https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-01-01.pdf 688eb90433d23037a51c41cf266dac89 PDF Text Text ■ ■ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 W HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST 1 lie A Y> ▼ Hastings IjANNER Thursday. January 1, 2003 VOLUME 151, No. 1 PRICE 50C Gilmore Car Museum has plans for expansion by Ruth Zachary County Board to reorganize The Barry County Board of CooaniMioaen will met u 1 pjn. Friday. Jsa. 2 fa in annual reoagaaizational teaaka. Traditionally, the agenda includes the election of a chairperson and vice dniipenoo and appointment of conitnriaionen to various comminrr s and coun­ ty-related boards. The meeting will be held in the commissioners' chambers on the top floor of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Staff writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission (BCPZC) has approved a Gilmore Car Museum site plan review for a vintage diner on the eastern side of the prop­ erty. Michael Spezia. the museum’s executive director, represented the museum organiza­ tion at the Dec. 22 meeting. The diner, dating back to 1941. was origi­ nally designed to be transported by rail, but set up near the railroad off the rails, with the axles removed. The 14- by 41- foot diner will be transported from Cleveland. Ohio, by truck and put on a permanent foundation. The structure will be restored to its authentic original state. The diner will be Barry CROP Wdk tops goal The Barry County CROP Walk Cnmminnr haa announced that the 2003 event, held in Hastings, raised $13,474.43, exceeding the original goal by $874.43. One hundred-thirty walkers participat­ ed. TWeocy-five percent of the funds stay in the county to help with hunger needs aad the remaining amount is used in. other parts of the Ucited States and other countries to help with a variety of hrmger-rdaied needs and natural disaster relief. CROP is sponsored by Church wuij jav*x. • Health survey being conducted The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is working to find out bow healthy local communities really are in a telephone survey being conducted between now and the end of January. luhgiMtion is being collected from area resident! on diet physical activity, tobacco use, and other health risks aad behaviors. The goal is to determine the health needs of die community and to make sme that services are available to meet thoee needs. The results also will be compered to data collected in 1996 to see what haa changed over time. Are the numbers of injuries going up? How stout chronic diseases like cancer, dtobeaes or hear: efiaeaae? In each coaMy. Bany and Eaton. 390 adnhs ages 18 and older have been ran­ domly choaen to receive telephone sur­ veys from Cfarwater Research Inc. The call will take about 20 minutes. Psrriripanrt will not be identified by aame, and the resuhs will be anonymous. Calls will be made Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9:13 p.m., Saturday from 10 un. to 8:30 p.m. Thoee who are called at an inconven­ ient time are encouraged to make arrangements for a better time. used both as an exhibit and for light service of food, including soft serve ice cream. Only a few people would be served inside the diner, the majority serviced through a win­ dow to the outside. Most foods will be pre­ prepared and will not require much on site preparation, such as sandwiches, and likely the only warm food would be hot dogs. Advance inquiries with the health depart­ ment received a positive response, as the diner will need to be licensed for food serv­ ice. Functional rest rooms would be very small, as originally built, to be historically authentic, and handicapped accessible facil­ ities will be available a few feet away. The museum is located at 6865 Hickory Rd. in Hickory Comers. Additional discussion of long term plans for the museum grounds took place, although no action was taken. Spezia sought guidance for future open space planning on See GILMORE, pg. 3 School finance woes, County Board top stories The year 2003 in review: by David T. koum; Editor The impact of Michigan's budget troubles on local school districts and a scries of contro­ versial non-appointments by the Barry County Board of Commissioners tied as the top local stories for the year 2003. The 16th annual survey was conducted of members of the J-Ad Graphics newsroom and management and of selected local news junkies in the community. The top two stories finished far ahead of the rest of the pack. Al) five school districts in Barn County mirrored the financial stress of the state. Some, like Hastings and Delton, had to announce lay­ offs of teachers and staff to cut costs. Others had to implement "pay to participate" pro­ grams for students taking part in sports and other extra-curricular activities. Hastings even went as far as eliminating its long-standing alternative education program. Delton was fortunate to have one of two bond issues for improvements and renovations passed by voters in September, but in Lakewood the voters rejected all six proposals to construct and remodel. Hastings voters in 2002 had passed a bond issue to construct a nc»*- community recreation center that includes a swimming pool. The facility opened in September. New Gov. Jennifer Granholm inherited a massive budget deficit and was forced to cut back on state per-pupil support to schools. After the first wave of cuts last winter, a sec­ ond wave hit in the fall when it was learned that Michigan would be $900 million in the hole again because of increasing costs and declining revenue. State funding support has become crucial for school districts in the last 10 years after passage of Proposal A. which raised the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar and ear­ marked the revenue toward public education. Deadlocked for the top news story spot was a scries of appointments and non-appoint­ ments by the Barry County Commissioners to positions on volunteer boards or commissions. The controversy first surfaced in March when a committee chose not to recommend reappointment of Planning Commissioner Jim Kinney because of ethical questions about his public conduct. The four-person committee recommended Serafin Neaves and Michael Barney to be named to seals on the Planning Commission and Donald Wiggins to a seat on Community breakfast sat Hastings/Barry County Airport received the new snow removal tractor New Holland TV-140 with the help of a federal grant. Airport Manager Jeff Rairigh operates the new equipment >11 the drawing. 4. The continuing activities of the Gun Lake Tribe in its drive to have a casino in the Bradley area. The band of Pclowatomis pro­ ceeded with plans, even tliougn lire State Legislature, led by current State Senator Patricia Birkholz. voted against its establish­ ment. Opponents contend gambling is too high of a cost; proponents say it will be a tremendous economic shot in the arm for Allegan and Barry counties and West Michigan. 5. The sale, auction and demolition of the historic Bay Pointe Restaurant at Gun Lake. The nearly 100-year old building, listed as historically significant on the state register, was sold by Roy and Jackie Martin to Mike Powers. The new owner wants to tum the restaurant into a 40-room hotel and restaurant. He tried to have the current building moved to preserve it. but it couldn't be done. The build­ ing’s contents were auctioned Dec. 26 and board. demolition is set for Jan. 7. Finishing in third through IOth places, 6. The Hastings Public Library’s plans to respectively, in the 16th annual year-end poll: 3. The four-vote victory by Robert May over build a new facility on East Mill Street appar­ ently were abandoned because of public oppo­ Barry Wood in the closest Hastings mayoral sition. Instead, the Library Board is negotiat­ race ever. May succeeds the retiring Frank ing for a site next to City Hall on East State Campbell. Street, at the former location of Mama B's Even closer was the 74-74 tie between Councilwoman Michelle Kiernan and chal­ lenger Donald Bowers, which was decided by See REVIEW, pg. 2 drawing lots. Bowers was the lucky winner of by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A new snow removal tractor at Hastings/ Barry County Airport will help clear the run­ ways faster and safer. Jeff Rairigh. airport manager, said that the New Holland TV-140 tractor is like having The Barry County United Way is plan­ ning its 68th annual “Victory Celebration" for 8 ajn. Thursday, Jan. 22. al the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. The purpose of the occasion will be to wrap up the 2003 fund-raising campaign “What Matters" and recognize the appro­ priate people. A continental breakfast win be served. Mora NEWS BRIEFS M Ml 2 the Zoning Board of Appeals. Despite pleas from Kinney’s colleagues. Jan McKeough and James Alden, the full board by-passed Kinney and replaced him and the retiring Ron Gossman with Neatcs and Barney. Wiggins, however, was rejected in a 5­ 3 vote with Sandy James changing her vote and not explaining why. Wiggins reapplied and still was not appointed in May and the board finally chose an applicant who applied in July 2002. Joining Wiggins in the "snubbed" depart­ ment were former County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson and Parks and Recreation Commission member Jeff VanNortwick. Wilkinson was the only applicant for three vacant seats on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee, but was not selected. VanNortwick reapplied for his seat on the Parks and Rec Commission, but was rejected. Both were well known for their critical comments against the Federal grant helps with airport’s snow tractor cost United Way plans victory celebration A community breakfast is scheduled fa 7 JO to 10 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 3 at the Hope Church of the Brethren on M-30 at the Kent-Ionia County line. The coat is a tree-will donation. The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Comers is a treasure chest of vintage vehicles. Museum officials have future plans to enhance the facility. three tractors in one. In the past, the airport might hire out or use trucks to clear the snow, but now the airport has its own snow removal capabilities. With the help of a federal grant, the airport was able to purchase proper equipment. After researching options, the New Holland TV-140 was chosen at a cost of $90,000. The federal government grant paid $81.000. funds from the slate paid $4,500 and the city of Hastings and Barry County con­ tributed a little over S2.000. With 105 horsepower, the tractor is capable of moving a lot of snow in half the time. Rairigh said the tractor is unique in because it is bi-directional snow removing equipment. This allows the driver to tum and face either direction, providing full visibility and full control. There is an 18-fooi angle blade with three foot hydraulic wings on each side on the "cab end." These wings can fold forward to push snow straight ahead, fold back to pull snow away from areas or extend either straight to the sides or angle slightly forward for faster snow removal. Having a blade directly in front of the driv­ er allows for excellent visibility, Rairigh stal­ ed. With this type of tractor the "engine end" is set up for a large snow blower. He said they are looking into a grant to purchase the snow blower in the future. According to Rairigh. having a snow blow­ er would allow them to push the snow with the angle blade and then reverse the tractor and eliminate the remaining snow banks with the snow blower. Snow banks arc a large problem at airports because of the threat to airplane wings, he said, and having the capability to obtain a snow blower in the future is essential. Other features of the tractor include an "infinitely variable speed transmission" with the driver being able to go from high speed plowing to a slow speed without having to change gears. Rairigh stressed the importance of being able to kept the airport open during the snow season. He said that the new equipment will help on this issue and show the community the important role that having "an attractive facility for corporate and commercial traffic" plays in the area. Currently Rairigh is the only operator of the tractor and has already used it after the winter’s first snow fall. The new equipment provides additional safety and dependability, he said. �Page 2 - Thursday. January 1, 200o - The Hastings Banner Hastings Schools celebrates opening of Rec Center, mourns budget cuts The year 2003 In review: by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System closes the 2003 year with a new superintendent, the opening of the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC), the layoff of 12 teachers and the looming possibility of more budget cuts from the state. Under the guidance of new Superintendent Christopher Cooley, the school continues to battle state cuts and balance quality education. Cooley was chosen for the position with a 7­ 0 vote by the Board of Education. He previ­ ously served as Hastings Middle School assis* tant principal and as the director of education­ al services before taking over the position of superintendent. Retiring Superintendent Carl Schoessel guided the Hastings Schools for 20 years. He helped the district through $22 million in con­ struction projects, including the building of Star Elementary school and several building renovations. Schoessel also helped implement a more uniform curriculum in Hastings ele­ mentary schools and enhanced communica­ tions between the secondary and elementary schools. Schoessel is credited with helping plant the idea for the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, which seeks donations for pro­ grams. activities, scholarships and equipment not in the typical school budget. Before his retirement. i»e was able to see the opening of the Community Education and Recreation Center. The Center’s swimming pool was named in honor of Schoessel and his wife. Loretta, for all the work they have done on behalf of the school system. The Center officially opened its doors in September with an open house for the public. Hastings Schools welcomed new Superintendent Christopher Cooley in the fali of 2003. Features of the center for the community to enjoy include a community child care center. Teen Center, meeting rooms, competition-size gymnasium, eight lane "stretch" 25-yard swimming pool with separate diving area, swimming pool observation deck for 300 per­ sons. a family and special needs locker room, a training room facility for student athletes and an exercise room. The new child care center in the Community Education and Recreation Center at Hastings High School, is headed by program director Mindi Cole. The child care center is using "hands on" learning techniques so “children build their own knowledge." Any community resident has access to the child care center. Having a place for teens to go in Hastings was an important pan of the creation of the CERC. The YMCA partnered with CERC to run the tecn-orientcd program. The creation of the Teen Center, which is directed by Joe Edger, is a way to involve local youths. Activities include a Teen Council, scheduled events, intramural sports and plenty of future ideas. There is a circuit training room area and several personal trainers arc available. Also available arc specific exercise classes the com­ munity can join. The eight lane “stretch" 25-yard/mctcr swimming pool is one of the outstanding fea­ tures of the CERC. with a separate diving and water polo area. Fans at future swimming events can sit in the spectator area, which is handicapped-assessable. So far. the most popular classes offered have been the “Water Babies" and the “Adult Stroke Development." Recently. Hastings students in third and sixth grade completed swimming classes at the center as part of their physical education class­ es. The ninth graders will be the next in the swimming class. Even with the celebrated opening of the CERC in the community, there was some bad news for the school with the layoffs of teach­ ers, custodians and cuts in state aid. At the school board meeting when the teach­ ers were layoff off. Cooley said. “I don’t like to make these recommendations. I have a legal obligation to balance the budget." The 12 teacher layoffs go into effect on the first day of the second semester, along with the layoff of four custodians. The effects have teachers moving around the district and the block scheduling and teaming for the middle school and high school have been eliminated. There were two recalled from layoffs, including middle school Special Education Teacher Susanne Glcrum and high school cus­ todian Timothy Peck. The school system is required by state law to meet requirements in the Special Education area to continue to receive funding, leading to the recall of Glcrum. Custodian Peck was recalled due to retirements. The recent 2002-2003 audit report for the Hastings Area Schools showed a current fund balance of $500,000, which is much lower than recommended for schools. Superintendent Cooley recently staled that he feels confident that with time and the stabi­ lization of the funding, things will gradually turn around. The audit was done by the accounting firm of Norman and Paulsen, with the recommen­ dation that schools have a fund balance with 10 to 15 percent of its budget There hasn't been a fund balance more than $1 million since it dipped below that mark between July 2000 and June 2000. School funding cuts from the state are esti­ mated between $100-$196 per student. At the high end this would cut $640,000 from Hastings' funding. The coming year will still be rough for the Hastings schools and schools across the state as their financial futures are uncertain. REVIEW, continued from page 1 The opening of the Community Education and Recreation Center was one of the highlights of 2003 for the Hastings School System. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page E-mail address changes for news The e-mail address for J-Ad Graphics news items has been changed from jadnews®voyager.net to news@j-adgraphics.com. All individuals and organizations are asked to make note of the change. J-Ad Graphics regrets any inconvenience the change may have caused. New Year’s Day music, dining set The Nashville Strings will have their annual New Year's Day dinner Thursday, Jan. 1. at the Maple Leaf Grange, four miles south of Nashville. Lunch will be at noon. Ham and coffee will be furnished. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. There will be music and dancing all afternoon. Percussion Ensemble to perform The Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Jeffery White, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 for Barry County residents at Central Auditorium in Hastings. This ensemble performs a variety of music from cu’tures all around the world. The group includes former Hastings stu­ dent. Antosia Myers. Historical Society WWII book finished The Barry County Historical Society has finished its book abput Barry County area men and women who served in the World War II era. The book, which costs $40. has been pub­ lished at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. It includes information about approximately 1.450 area veterans who served America in that era. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs said J-Ad purchased a Unibind machine especially for the Historical Society’s book and that enables the Hastings-based compa­ ny to offer publishing of other books with leatherette covers and specialty pamphlets with hard or soft vinyl covers. The Unibind also was recently used to publish a yearbook for the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. For more information about the Historical Society’s limited edition book. “Barry County Veterans of the World War II Era,” or to obtain a book order form, call 948­ 4127. Restaurant. The original decision to locate on East Mill was contested in court. Though Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland ruled in favor of the city and Library Board, an appeal was filed and plans were changed. 7. The recall of Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont and subsequent election of Jim Carr to replace him. It was the first time that a non-school offi­ cial was recalled in Barry County. 8. The firing of John Hislop as emergency management director for Barry County. Hislop was fired shortly after he was charged with second offense drunken driving after he showed up at the site of a gas spill caused by an overturned semi-truck near. Dowling just before Labor Day weekend. Hislop had been arrested for drunk driving in 2002 in a traffic accident. . No one yet has been selected to succeed Hislop, whose position was funded by the county and by a special state police fund. 9. The retirement of Probate Judge Richard Shiw. who has made a strong impact on the judicial system in Barry County. Shaw later was followed in retirement announcements by Court Administrator Mary Williams and Friend of the Court Administrator Mike Keeler. All plan to step down at the end of January 2004. 10. The explosion at the home of Bruce and Linda Wyatt in Orangeville Township, causing their deaths. Authorities since have determined a gas leak to be the cause. Earning honorable mention accolades for top story of the year were: • Construction of a new City Bank facility al the corner of Court and Jefferson streets. • The hiring of Dr. George Ward Shannon as new director at Charlton Park. • The tragic traffic crash that killed three Delton area teen-agers on the same night. • The retirement of Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel and the selec­ tion in-house of Chris Cooley as his successor. • The Hastings City Council rescinding a local ordinance banning carrying a concealed weapon in public buildings. • The alarming increase of meth labs in Allegan and Barry counties, also thereby caus­ ing environmental hazards. Mystery Dinner Theatre planned A Mystery Dinner Theatre is planned for Bury County Leadership Saturday. Jan. 24. The cast from the Thomapple Players is being directed by Jeff Kniaz. Norma Jean Acker is the show's producer. The audience will get to enjoy the ambiance of a school reunion with a fatal twist There will be a mystery to solve as well as lots of laughs. The play event include dinner, catered by Dana Rittenberg. Ticket holders are invited to have appe­ tizers and a tour at the Adrounie House at 6 p.m. and then go to the dinner at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church hall al 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and can be pur­ chased al the Parry County Area Chamber of Commerce or al the Adrounie House. Proceeds from the event will help support Leadership Barry County. Since seals are limited Leadership Director Nancy Goodin suggests ordering tickets as soon as possible. The 2004 Leadership class still has open­ ings. Information about the class is avail­ able at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454. Family workshop series starts Jan. 6 A Free Family Workshop Series 2004 will be starting soon in Delton. Hastings. Middleville and Nashville. The series will begin Tuesday. Jan. 6 in Middleville, and certificates of participation will be given to those using the classes for credit, said Karen Jousma, executive direc­ tor of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. Free pizza dinner and free child care will be provided with pre-registration. January’s subject is “The Changing. Evolving Roles of Parenting.” In February. “Discipline...What Works?” is the topic. With March's subject. “Bullying... My Child?” parents will discover different types of “bullying” and team ways to create a safe environment for kids when dealing with the behavior. April's topic involves "The Ups and Downs of Family Emotions.” A panel of members from the Community Partners will conduct each class. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with class and child care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is necessary for classes, dinner and child care. Call Jousma at (269) 948-3264. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Gun Lake Investors LLC made a presentation before the Barry County Economic Development Alliance proposing a 100-acre RV park encircling a man-made lake. There would be a 48-acre man-made lake with 590 campsites. RV park proposed in Orangeville Township J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Economic Development Alliance recently heard a presentation from a representative for Gun Lake Investors LLC. proposing a 100-acre RV park and a man­ made lake in Orangeville Township. Representing Gun Lake Investors was attor­ ney James Telman, who outlined the concept for the Alliance. The concept proposes a 48-acre lake encir­ cled by 590 campsites on a site, owned by Gun Lake investors, between Patterson and Rook roads, south of Wildwood. Alliance Chairperson Fred Jacobs said the group presented the proposal to the Alliance for feedback and has yet to go before the County Planning Commission with the plans. Other features of the proposed RV park include a recreation office, playground, con­ venience store, bathhouse, and sanitary dis­ posal station. There were questions on whether the proj­ ect was really going to be an RV park or a mobile home park and how it would affect sewer and water services of the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Waler Authority system. Alliance members were told that the land is zoned as agricultural, rural residential and as a recreation district, which with a special use permit would allow for the campground. Pc»ssible new tax revenue for Orangeville Township was also highlighted. There has been a request from Gun Lake Investors for a change on how sewer connec­ tion fees are split with developers and the local authority. This request would call for changes in GLASWA ordinances. In order for the changes to be approved, the townships of Orangeville. Martin, Wayland and Yankee Springs would have to vote. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 1.2003 - Page 3 GILMORE, continued from page 1 the 90-acre museum grounds, now zoned as a PUD. Presently, the museum mows 80 acres of grass. Commissioners said he needs to keep 40 to 50 percent of the acreage in green space, but Administrator Jim McManus said of more importance is the design, which should allow certain setbacks. 125 feet from M-43 andJB feet from Hickory Road. Side setbacks are 20 feet from the property lines. The Gilmore planner's future intention is to keep the entire parcel for museum pur­ poses. To the south is more property owned by family members, originally expected to be available to add to the museum if needed in the distant future. He said there is talk of designating the land to the museum to serve as a buffer. Some of that land is land locked. Commissioner Bill Stough pointed out. However, this 160 acres, designated as land to go to the museum, by Donald Gilmore, the founder, is sub-divided in names of individual family members, who technically could choose not to comply with that one-time intention. Only two members arc part of the Gilmore Foundation. Spezia said. A large tree buffer lines M-43. a natural feature which the museum foundation mem­ bers would like to protect. There is already a tree planting program in place. A conserva­ tion plan was suggested as a part of the long term plan for the grounds. Spezia also asked if green space around with a new district created. She said Spezia could come with piecemeal additions until that lime. A future district designation might include the perimeter of the property was preferred over areas in the center. He said the amount of green space required was not likely to be a problem. Chairman Clyde Morgan asked if the public and private institutions, museums, perhaps an arboretum, a zoo. or a facility like Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, etc., southeast comer (opposite the road intersec­ tion) might be desirable as open space. tain kind of character needs to be maintained in any such grounds plan, and might need to have parking and roads in the interior design to accommodate a certain maximum of traf­ fic and buses out of view. A certain number Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie suggested the new master plan might include a new category for situations like this one. He said a PUD might not be the best one to preserve the museum and to permit the kind of plan­ ning that might be sought into the future. Spezia said he agreed about the PUD des­ ignation. He said the foundation is proceed­ ing with the museum master plan. One idea is for other museums to join the car museum on the property. McManus said some other uses might be needed, such as camping facilities, and com­ mercial outlets. He said there is nothing else like this in the county at present. Commissioner Jan McKeough agreed that green space around the perimeter was desir­ able. She suggested postponing a definite plan for the property at this time, until the and could have its own guidelines. Commissioner Michael Barney said a cer­ of accommodations would be needed to han­ dle this traffic, so it is a self-contained unit, he said. Barney said there was not an infinite amount of space, as it might seem, in this location or in some other that might follow. Spezia said he would like it if that hap­ pened. but thought half of the people would get lost un the way there. The site is as important as the buildings, it was agreed, even though the density might not ever reach the density of some residen­ tial developments, commissioners said. Spezia said he wanted guidance, so com­ missioners were comfortable with the long range planning of the museum foundation. county master planning process is underway. Community Action to save $6,000 by move by Ruth Zachary Staff writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission (BCPZC) has approved a spe­ cial use request by Don Mercer, on behalf of the Community Action Agency, to designate space for office use in a day care facility on M-43. north of Hastings. Clients now come to the building and would visit the office, but only a few are there at the same time. Mercer believed the parking space was adequate. Day Care staff already park on the grass to keep the lot available to clients. The property is a former residence, owned and rented to Community Action by Richard Munger in the Agricultural district. The move from an office on Meadow run Street in Hastings would save the organiza­ tion $500 per month in rent. $6,000 a year in money that could be used well for other things. There was no public comment. In other business Dec. 22, the BCPZC : • Approved, in a 4-3 vote, z site plan review by Matteson Marine on Gun Lake to erect a new structure to be used as a display area. The family has been in business about 100 years. The new show room is intended to house more boats inside, to keep them more presentable, and to enhance business. The largest boats shown inside are around 21foot pontoons. The proposed building is 85-feet wide and 75-feet deep and attached with a connecting door to an existing bunding, following the As 2003 draws to a close, the state’s con­ providing the answer in the form of ethanol, a renewable fuel made from com. according to a press release from the Com Marketing Program of Michigan. “The average gas price in Michigan for the month of December in 2001 was $1.14 per gallon. In December 2002. it jumped to over $1.34 and this year it is even higher at more tnan $1.47 per gallon,” says Jody E. Pollok, executive director of the Com Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM). “While gas prices have certainly come down from this summer, consumers are still paying higher prices than they would like at A 1988 state law allows police to seize cash, vehicles, houses, boats and other prop­ erty obtained through narcotics apprehen­ sions. growers and sellers.” he said, “but not a huge amount of dollars because we have a lot of buyers and users and only a few peo­ ple with a good quantity ” Also, he said, the county is light on Prosecutors file civil lawsuits against drug dealers to get the property. Evans said. If a judge approves the seizure, prosecutors tum the money over to the police agency that investigated the dealer and they keep a por­ tion for their use as well. Evans said the most likely method for confiscating property is seizing it on arrest. “For example, if police find a bunch of cocaine drug use. “There’s not a lot in Barry County." Evans said. “It’s both in rock and powder form here. But meth (Methamphetamine) is going through the roof." He said meth cases are a black hole because of the toxicity of the product. “Administratively, forfeitures cannot exceed $50,000.” Storm water will continue to drain toward the back of the rear parking area. The addi­ tional roof area will add to the runoff, and is design." Another major reason to build the show room was to accommodate 25 addi­ tional boats inside, so a smaller space was He said the amount was reduced to $50,000 from $100,000 in the early 1990s. If the amount is over $50,000 than a civil remains in the possession of the meth drug users, he said. to be directed to the rear as well. Larger bathrooms will be added in a year not feasible. The road is a primary county road. Traffic endangerment is not an issue. Commercial action against the parties has to be filed to or two. Customers will continue to use the existing facilities in the existing show room, where an office space will be enlarged, as well. Public sewer is available in that area. One technical barrier was that the struc­ ture would extend into the required road set­ back at 51 feet from the center of the road, and at 32 feet from the right of way. However, general practice in the area allows people to build to the same distance from the road as surrounding buildings, a practice fol­ lowed for 30 years. This building is planned at the same distance as Circle Inn. next door. The ordinance dates back several years, and exposure through visibility is an advantage to the marina, located in a riparian area. • Granted Tim and Lori Johnston a tem­ porary special use permit for supplemental family housing on State Road in Hastings Township in the Agricultural /Residential district. The couple plans to place a manufactured home on the cast side of the road to face Powell Road. The home to be brought to their property will be for his parents, now living in Grand Rapids, to allow care if needed. The site will be inside of required setbacks, and has been approved for a five- many buildings pre-date that. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie thought the reason for a setback is to achieve unifor­ mity along the road and supported the com­ inch well for water and private septic sys­ tem. Dimensions arc to fall within 1.500 square feet with a single floor. mon practice. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim The parents do not travel in the winter. A garage is planned, which, when the main McManus said "non conforming lots of record allows buildings in line with that of it*. neighbors." He told commissioners, whether to structure is removed in the future, would be used for storage. Tim Johnston said. require the request to go to the Zoning Board Commissioner Michael Barney thought going to the ZBA was an unnecessary step. Commissioner Jan Mckeough said she thought 20 to 30 feet more than the setback • Listened to a request by Connie Murphy of Johnstown Township to enact an ordi­ nance restricting the number of bird houses or bird feeders allowed in a given space. She said the Health Department, the DNR and Animal Control, each had no practical reme­ dies to the problem. No decision was made, but a suggestion was made to pursue a civil legal action to prevent health and nuisance impacts stem­ ming from situations where too many birds were drawn to a given area. asked for in the ordinance should be taken to President Richard Godfrey, a com producer from Jonesville. “We are very excited that com sold. Investments are made in the areas of research, education and market develop­ announced and that our first ethanol plant in Caro has been running successfully for over ment in an effort to enhance the economic position of Michigan com producers. CMPM works cooperatively with the Michigan Com Growers Association, a a year. As we increase our production of ethanol, the price of the product should grassroots-membership association repre­ senting the state's com producer's political decrease. Shipping costs will certainly be lower since we are no longer hauling in interests. product from other stales or petroleum from other countries. “Consumers can also be active in reducing our reliance on foreign oil by choosing ethanol-blended fuel when they fill up their “We don’t want meth drug houses because of the health risk." the chief assistant prose­ cutor said. “During production, the chemical Consequently, tainted property usually - GIFT CERTIFICATES • $20.00 OFF • ON COMPLETE INTERIOR St EXTERIOR • PROTECT YOUR CAR FOR WINTER Removes - fine scratches, road grime & oxidation - Restores and protects paint - Safe for cfearcrat finishes • Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning & detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP I SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in S hods of Choice for the 2003-2004 school year. Students who reside within Barry Intermediate School District or an adjoining intermediate school district are eli­ gible to be accepted. Ptease make your request in writing by February 10, 2004. to: Superintendent's Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street used as an additive in gasoline at either the 10 percent or, for some specially produced vehicles, at 85 percent levels. All vehicles ethanol.” Pollok explained. “Some stations will proudly leave those labels on the pumps are warranted to bum 10 percent ethanol and flexible fuel vehicles are warranted on up to because they know ethanol is good for the environment raid good for Michigan's econ­ omy. Other stations may not have their pumps labeled, so consumers will have to ask to make sure they fill up with E-10. E-85 pumps will continue to be labeled." Headquartered in DeWitt. CMPM is a leg­ islatively-established statewide program that utilizes onc-cent per bushel of Michigan arsazus 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 Large box with high cap. Well maintained. $0,000. Callfmle @269-945-9554 tanks. As more consumers make a point of seeking out ethanol-blended gasoline, serv­ ice stations will need to meet the demand. The increased demand can and will be met As of January I. 2004. consumers may have to ask some questions to find out if they « 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. Hastings. Ml 49058 plans to build a second ethanol plant in Southeast Michigan have recently been arc getting ethanol-blended gasoline. "A new state law removes the requirement that fuel pumps at gas stations label their pumps if die fuel is blended with 10 percent gas prices, we also look forward to increased through cocaine or marijuana prosecutions. “We’ve had some marijuana growers here and have some forfeitures related to these erected beyond the setback would mean compromising the roof line and "look of the ing to keep the price of gasoline down.” Ethanol. 200 proof alcohol, is a renewable fuel made from fermented com. Ethanol is ethanol production in our state.” said CMPM The Sheriff said they are selling a pick up truck valued at about $1,000 from a drug bust. located in the back. Space for a grass fire lane will be planned around the building. by Michigan-grown and Michigan-produced ethanol." Godfrey continued. www.e85fuel.com. “Not only do we hope that the increased use of ethanol will help to lower Michigan has never been above $19,200. The account was that high in February 2003.” Evans said most property is seized permeates the air. carpet and walls. Meth is so toxic, health problems could result. It’s bad for the environment and critters involved." the pumps. We are hoping that by increasing the amount of ethanol-blended gasoline used in Michigan, we can decrease our depend­ ence on foreign petroleum while also help­ 85 percent ethanol blends. For a complete listing of E-85 vehicles. visit Susan VandeCar. the treasurer, said the current balance in the account is $16,523. “The account balance at the end of 2002 was $11,382.” she said. “And the amount avoid a run of variance requests. It was explained that the same space setback might be changed in that area to New Year brings higher gas prices, but state’s corn growers have solution pump for their gasoline. The solution to the high gasoline prices can be found in the fields of Michigan com producers, who are Methamphetamine lab cleanup training from drug forfeiture funds. The prosecutor’s office has bought a scan­ ner and furniture for the office from the funds, said Assistant Chief Prosecutor Tom Evans. voucher at the county clerk's office to draw on an account held in the county treasurer's office. view of the lake. Parking will require about 100 spaces. Additional space for parking is existing building line is the basis for other projects. sumers are paying more and more at the cuit court judge is necessary for approval. However, he acknowledged that most of their seizures are considerably less than the ceiling figure. Both the prosecutor and sheriff write a help the Barry County Sheriff's Department and the county prosecutor’s office obtain equipment without tapping their budgets. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said his office has purchased $2,000 night vision goggles, video cameras, a couple pairs of binoculars and flashlights and sent one officer to dope and weapons or currency is nearby, an administrative forfeiture is issued.” he said. “The dealer has 20 days to contest the seizure by filling out a form.” Evans said. Matteson has a boat launch ramp across marine use. The building is to be constructed by DVK. confiscate the property and a trial by a cir­ the ZBA. rather than to undermine the ordi­ nance with an exception. She suggested the of Appeals was "your call." He said no resi­ dence was being blocked by this being clos­ er to the road, and in a number of places the Only one place on the lake sells gasoline for by Susan Temere Staff Writer Property seizures from drug convictions which specializes in steel frame buildings. A side entrance from the west is planned. Sliding doors at the front will also provide a same roof line. It would be at the same floor level as the other showroom, a few feet below ground. the street from the Marina. There is no other location with enough property on the lake more suited for the business than this parcel. Drug convictions give county extra funds from property seizures PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 �Page 4 - Thursday. January 1. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Former Hastings man is CampbellEwald’s Employee of the Year by Elaine Gilbert Why do we tolerate drunken motorists? To the editor: I became a statistic last Tuesday, a victim of a drunk driver. What happened to me pales in comparison to the havoc, loss and heart­ break suffered by many at the hands of those who drink and drive. But it happened to me and every time I sec my black and blue bruises. I shake my head in disgust. How dare that man endanger my life and the lives of others on the road so he could have one more drink! It seems the law has become complacent over this phenomena of drunk driving. Politicians talk about getting lough but the drunks are still on the road. It has been accepted as a norm, an occasional inconven­ ience that happens. We hear over and over again how the driver warI * released **** by some misconstrued technicality of the legal system, only to go out and maim again. Or the drunk continues to drive with an expired or revoked license. My untimely date with the drunk happened after 1 had finished grocery shopping for a Christmas Eve dinner. I had family and happy holiday thoughts on my mind as I drove home. I had only five miles yet to go. and my deepest concern was about hitting a deer. The drunk driver was saying good-bye to his friends who had to know he was too drunk to drive. With his daughter in the passenger seal, he wheeled out of the driveway onto the county road, crossing both lanes of traffic to make a three point turn so he could head back to Hastings. And that is where our paths crossed. My air bags went off and thank goodness I was wearing my seat belt. Neither he nor his daughter were hurt. The force of the collision caused the roof of my small to car to buckle in a ripple effect. The milk jug burst and three dozen eggs were a lost cause. Because of my more than five years of working as a reporter for the Lakewood News. I found I was cn a first name basis with the Woodland first responders, the Lakewood Ambulance crew and the Barry County Sheriff’s officer who assisted at the scene. I felt like I was being cared for by family. The homeowner was also helpful, making phone calls and cleaning up the blood from a cut on my arm. Besides my injuries, my next concern was vehicle replacement — both short term and long term. Once again friends and family came to the rescue. I had the loan of a car for a few days and have since purchased of a new used auto. I still have a few aches and a lot of grotesquely colorful purple bruises, but I sur­ vived. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department told me this was not the first drunk driving offense for this man. He was released on a $100 bond it is hard for me to feel any sym­ pathy for him. I know scripture says I should forgive. I hope the justice system is not as for­ giving as I am. Helen Mudry. Woodland Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. ( Write Us A Letter here are the rulesT^) The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted ■ Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor Assistant Editor David Barlow, who grew up in Hastings and now lives in Troy, has catapulted his love of art at Hastings High School into a success­ ful career as a graphic designer. He has been named 2003 Employee of th: Year at Campbell-Ewald, the nation’s sixth largest advertising and marketing communi­ cations agency network. Campbell-Ewald Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony J. Hopp recog­ nized Barlow for his exemplary leadership and exceptional service to the firm. “It’s a very nice honor." Barlow said in a telephone interview'. “It’s almost like winning the lottery." Being recognized as Employee of the Year came as a surprise, he said. The announce­ ment was made at the agency’s holiday party. David is the son of Gordon and Jane Barlow of Hastings. At Campbell-Ewald. David Barlow’s main account is General Motors. When he joined the firm more than five years ago. his original account was Whirlpool Appliances. Since then he has been involved with a variety of clients, including ACDelco and the U.S. Navy. Campbell-Ewald has more than 1.200 employees at its headquarters in Detroit, its agency in Los Angeles and five regional offices, according to a press release. The agency was named 2003 Adweek Agency of Year-Midwest for the second consecutive year. After graduation from Hastings High School in 1982. Barlow earned an associate’s degree in fine arts graphic design at Kendall College of Art and Design. His first graphic design position was with Creative Universal in Warren. He worked for two other firms before joining Campbell-Ewald. Talking about his Hastings High days. Barlow said his two favorite art teachers were Meria Neeb and Dennis O’Mara. “They saw I had talent,” Barlow said, not­ ing he always enjoyed his high school art classes, an engineering class, where he learned drafting and design, taught by a Mr. Smith, and being the yearbook photographer for two years. Barlow remembers being recruited to design and help paint the set for a Hastings High production of “Inherit the Wind." He is still active in extracurricular projects, donating his time and design talents to his church. Woodside Bible Church in Troy where he is always eager to help with con­ certs and other promotions. Barlow also volunteered to design a poster for Score Ministries’ Home Plate event, when Christian baseball players converge at Comerica Tiger Stadium. Barlow’s wife. Debbie, also is a graphic designer, and shares her talents for charitable Secretary of Slate Terri Lynn Land this week applauded a new law that updates and streamlines Michigan's notary by state Rep. Shelley Taub, R-Bloomfield Hills. public A notary public is someone who is legally process. House Bill 4938. signed into law as authorized to witness signatures and admin­ ister oaths. Public Act 238 of 2003, marks the first com­ "We must make sure that government prehensive revision of the notary statutes since they were enacted in 1846. Making the evolves to meet today’s needs." Land said. "Updating our notary laws complements my notary process more contemporary was among Land’s first-year goals. She worked with lawmakers and county clerks to move legislation forward. HB 4938 is sponsored ongoing efforts to deliver better service. Bringing greater clarity and efficiency to this process benefits customers at all levels. This is a major accomplishment, and I com- ( Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-6221. District office; 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-6383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature ■ We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. mend Representative Taub for her leader­ ship." Taub said, "Notaries public serve a vital role in our democracy. They are entrusted with significant responsibilities, and citizens depend on them for a variety of services. The process for appointing and regulating them must be as concise and effective as possible. I’m proud to have ushered this ini­ tiative through the Legislature, and I appre­ ciate Secretary Land’s vision and guidance." The new law: • Creates the Michigan Notary Public Act. • Extends the length of new appointments by an additional two years, resulting in less data-entry work for the stale. • Streamlines the application and appoint­ ment process. For example, commissions will now be mailed to applicants upon appointment, rather than going through a two-step process of identification and filing at the county clerk level. • Establishes monthly reporting between county clerks and the Secretary of State. • Allows for use of electronic signatures tative. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. recent project was a dining room table for the couple’s home. Notary statutes see first extensive update in a century Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. David Barlow causes too. They have a seven-year-old son. Alex. The couple recently volunteered to lend their design talents to Promise Village, a farm where abused and battered boys can be helped in their healing processes. In his spare time, Barlow can be found honing his woodworking skills. His most already on file with the Department of Stale for future online processing. • Clarifies rules, responsibilities and restrictions. • Establishes a statewide appointment, which eliminates the need to reapply when moving within the state. • Creates new notary crimes, including sanctions for the notary's employer. Correction: In the article about the proposed ethanol plant in Woodland, facts about production were incorrect. The article should have said the amount of com production needed is about 15 million bushels per year, while the ethanol to be produced from that amount is 40 million gallons annually. What was the top story of 2003? Among the top stories that you've heard from all mediums, which do you think affected us the most? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMhMtv Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 e —a.— a a— l-.-x. jonn aacoos rrwoenc aacooa PreatoarS Vice Presxlert Steven Jacoba SecretaryTreasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Giber! (Assstant Editor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Marcie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Nolan Hudson Nashville Kriss McComber Grand Rapids Martha Maurer I think the top story was President Bush's trip to visit the troops at Thanksgiving. If it isn't the top story it should be because he didn't have to go I think the capture of Saddam Hussein is the top Story because it may make the war in Iraq shorter. Saddam Hussein's cap* ture is the top story because it will change what we do in Iraq. Otsego Jack Hulbert Shelbyville Evan Shepard Jenison Irvin McCullough Plainwell Apart from personal news. I think the top story was the capture of Saddam Hussein. 1’. is going to affect what is going on in Iraq. The capture of Saddam Hussein was the top story of the year. I think it might make the war shorter. 1 think the top story of the year was the decison to go war in Iraq. I don't think we know yet whether it was the right decision. Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 800 ajn. to 530 pm. Saturdays 8 30 am to Noor Scott Ommen Dan Suerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs SutecflpMon Rataa: S25 rar yw m Barry CotfWy $27 per year n adpnmg counties $29 par year aisewhere PCS CHASTER Send address changes to. PO Bos B Hastings. Ml 490564002 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hearings Banner — Thursday, January 1,2003 — Page 5 ft Opinion Library issue apparently will have a happy ending Getting a new library in Hastings has been a long and difficult process, but now it feels like a new facility indeed may become a reality by 2005. It was positive news recently when it was reported the Library Board is nearly clos­ ing on a deal for the site of the former Mama B’s Restaurant next to City Hall. The Library Board apparently has wisely turned away from its first location choice, on East Mill Street, after its proposal to close pan of the street was met with a lot of public oppo­ sition. Virtually no one can dispute the need for a new library in Hastings. The only debate has been over where the new site should be. The old building is sorely lacking in space and parking, and it’s even falling into a state of disrepair. The Library Board members genuinely felt they had a reasonable solution to the prob­ lem. Those who opposed thought they had good reasons as well. It's not often when residents of a community can band together on an issue they believe in and really make something happen. With the support of one local business­ man and his concern about the proposed East Mill location, a campaign against the idea was waged successfully. Armed with a written support list. Doug Ward of Pet World and like-minded people eventually stopped the closing of a Hastings street. Though there was a period of contentiousness, a common characteristic in a democ­ racy. it appears that the Library Board has decided to do the right thing rather than con­ tinue with a legal battle for the East Mill site. Whether you were for or against building a new library there, we have witnessed a great civics lesson, something we don't see often these days in local government. Too often an apathetic citizenry allows a “we know what's best” government to make critical decisions that sometimes tum out to be disastrous. I applaud Library Board members for taking the residents' desires into consideration by abandoning their controversial proposal. They probably would have won the legal battle, but they didn't push their point further, showing the issue wasn't just just about winning. It was about finding a suitable place for a much-needed library for our com­ munity. I really believe this will help the Library Board continue with fund-raising efforts and to get the whole community to support the new facility. Under the circumstances, this is the best location. By building the library on East State Street next to City Hall, we are using residents' donations and tax funds to help reinvigorate that area of downtown Hastings. The City Hall building located next to the new library will offer a campus setting of To your health: Heat vs. Cold Is this an article about vacationing in the Canibean vs. spending a winter break in Buffalo. New York? No, rather it is an answer to the repeated question - What is better to treat an injury. Hot or cold? It is useful to understand what happens in an injury when considering the use ol heat oi cold * Swelling is a natural inflammatory reac­ tion of the body to injury. It occurs when damage occurs to the small blood vessels called capillaries which leak fluid into the surrounding tissue. The increased blood flow is largely responsible for the tell tale symptoms of inflammation. The rush of warm blood causes the redness, heat and swelling. At the same time, pressure from the swelling and the accumulation of immune cells, along with the destructive chemicals released by the cells, irritate local nerve endings and cause pain.” Swelling is a natural part of the healing process but too much swelling can slow healing down so we use ice in the first 2-3 days of an injury to keep the swelling under control and numb the pain. The classical sport injury formula is R.I.C.E. R is for rest the injury. I for ice. C for compression - you see this happening on TV football after an injury, the trainers ace wrap the ice to the sprained ankle. Last is E for elevation - get the injured foot up to further decrease swelling. For a back strain elevation may be lying down rather than continuing to bear weight on your strained back muscles. Ice is for more than ankle sprains. It is important to use ice on almost all acute (means it has just happened) injuries including back, neck. head, toe and shoulder injuries. What size of cold pack should you use? You should use an ice pack large enough to cover the full area. In the clinic I almost always recommend BIG ice to cover the injury site. A small ice bag filled with half a Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Time for New Year's (Financial) Resolutions Now that it's almost 2004, it's time to make some New Year's resolutions. What are yours? Lose weight? Volunteer more? Quit smoking? Spend more time with your family? All these are worthwhile goals. But. while you're in the resolution-making frame of mind, don't forget your financial resolutions. Here are some to think about: • Cut your debt load - If you feel overbur­ dened by debt, you're not alone. At the begin­ ning of 2003. American households owed, on average, nearly $9,000 on all credit cards, according to Cardweb.com. a Web site that provides credit card information to con­ sumers. This figure is up 173 percent over the past decade. You'll find it very hard to achieve your financial goals if you're overburdened by debt. Set a realistic goal for whittling down the amount you owe. And avoid taking on unnecessary new debts through more cred­ it card purchases. • Increase your retirement savings - Put in as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. These tax-advantaged accounts are great ways to help boost your ----- STOCKS-----The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 19.96 SBC Communications 25.89 +.57 Anhauser Busch 52.40 -.15 CMS Energy 8.55 +.15 Coca Cola 50.16 -.01 DarmlerChrysler 4603 +125 Dow Chemical 42.00 +.73 Exxon-Mobil 40.58 +.83 +21 Family Dollar 35.37 +.67 across the street will help the Felpausch company continue to grow in Hastings. The dozen ice cubes will have little effect on a low back strain. During the winter you can fill a garbage bag with a thin fiat layer of First Financial Bancorp 16.59 -.02 library will add public exposure to the east end of State Street. snow and shape it to cover the injured body Font 18.16 -.01 part. Put a pillow case between you and the ice pack. If there is no snow you may need to crash ice to make a similar application. General Motors 53.70 ♦1.72 IBM 93.52 +.73 JCPenney 26.08 -.14 Remember - don’t over freeze an area as you may get frost bite. Stick to 15-20 min­ utes or ice every 2-3 hours. You can pur­ Johnson & Johnson 5125 +.70 Kellogg’s Company 37.93 +.53 McDonald's 24.60 -.68 chase larger or contoured get ice packs at Sears 45.75 +.76 pharmacies, sporting goods or medical sup­ ply stores or order them online: http://www.painreliever.com/colpac.html Semco Energy 4.91 +.18 Spartan Motors 10.15 +.09 TCF Financial 5127 -.01 Pfizer Inc. 35.00 +.48 Wai Mart 52 90 +.13 sorts to that end of town. It will help add customer traffic for the Felpausch Food Store, which already has put a great deal of investment into its location. I believe a library It appears that Library Board members have used some time to re-evaluate the loca­ tion and to decide what is in the best interests of all the citizens and for the health of the library going forward. Hastings is a growing city and we need to look into future unin­ tended consequences when considering to close streets or building non-taxable struc­ tures in the wrong places. There's one thing for certain, we’re not able to get more land. It’s precious and just because we are in a rural area, we shouldn't take the land we have for granted. I hope now that with the public announcement of the new location, residents will get back on board and support this very worthwhile project. As 1 said earlier, if everything goes well, we cculd be reading in our new library in 2005. Let’s get behind our new library, get it built and then “check it out.” See HEALTH, pg. 7 — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Lakewood Ed. Foundation is experiencing a rebirth The Lakewood Educational Foundation (LEF) has been reborn over the past year. Perhaps to some in the community the organization seemed to spring to life rather suddenly, but an attempt to create a local foundation for the public schools was first made some 20 years ago. It came to very lit­ tle. In the meantime, many school systems from the surrounding area, such as Saranac and Lowell, were successful in establishing their own foundations and have long experi­ enced the rewards. Recently, however, as a result of a renewed commitment to pursuing high quality in edu­ cation through every creative means avail­ able, the idea of a local foundation was re­ examined. Early in 1999, Gunnard Johnson was hired to be the new school superintendent and his immediate assessment was that Lakewood needed to establish goals for the schools. One of those six goals was realized in the spring of 2002 when the Lakewood Board of Education established a marketing committee to explore ways to promote Lakewood Public Schools. Soon after, a public informational meeting on the benefits of establishing a foundation, when Lon Swartzentraber of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) and Roger Wills of the Ionia County Community Foundation (1CCF) were invited to share their insights and expertise. By June 2002. a new committee consisting of nterested community leaders and the Lakewuod superintendent had been formed to pursue creation of a foundation to benefit Lakewood Public Schools. Throughout that fall, the committee met and made decisions about the shape this new foundation would take. The membership on the committee was expanded to include rep­ resentation from each of the four villages that feed the Lakewood Public School District and became more formally organized as a board of directors. Non-voting representa­ tives include the superintendent of schools, the school board president and an LEA mem­ ber. The current members of the LEF Board of Directors are Robin Barnett. Jim Behrenwald. Helen Bulling. Ron Dingerson. Kimberly Doane, Doug Flessner. Brian Haskin. Kenneth Hershberger. Larry Hilton and Anne Johnson. Non-voting members are Tanya Koss. Joel Pepper and Gunnard Johnson. By January of 2003. the Lakewood Educational Foundation (LEF) had become a legal entity under the umbrella of the Ionia County Community Foundation and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. The speed with which the LEF came into existence is due. in part, to the commitment of the leadership on the Board of Education, as well as from within the community. The generosity of Union Bank, under the direction of bank president and ICCF Steering Committee member Jerry Collison, has played an important role in the process. The bank has designated the LEF as the recipient of its annual charity golf outing two years in a row. enabling the organization to have nec­ essary seed money for brochures and events to publicize its mission. The Lakewood Educational Foundation's mission statement is: “The Lakewood Educational Foundation has been established as a separate and inde­ pendent entity to promote educational oppor­ tunities within the Lakewood School District. The Foundation is a private, nonprofit, tax­ exempt organization which consists of a vol­ unteer Board of Directors (Trustees) with rep­ resentation from each community within the Lakewood School District. The mission of the Lake wood Educational Foundation is to invest in the enrichment of the whole Lakewood School District. The Foundation is committed to the raising and disbursing of funds to support educational programs and activities for students in the Lakewood Public Schools and to making scholarship grants to graduates which pro­ mote creative educational opportunities. Becoming established in the public aware­ ness as an organization that stands "For Kids Forever’ has been a priority through logo and brochure development. The new brochure and 2003 annual report featuring the LEF logo was distributed to all who receive the Lakewood News earlier this month and it is available a', the superintendent’s office and Union Bank. While working to build an endowment fund for the long term benefit of Lakewood students, the organization also maintains an activity fund for operating expenses and to boost more immediate grant money for the schools. In the calendar year of 2003, the LEF was host for two fund-raising events, a spring hors’ de oeuvres evening and a summer Ladies' Garden Party. As of December 2003. the LEF has in hand or committed funds of more than SI00.000. LEF officials say response from the commu­ nity to this new organization and its potential to benefit the students by providing the extras for education has been enthusiastic. Funds continue to roll in and arc already being dis­ bursed into the schools. In the spring, the • Keep emotions out of investing - There's plenty of evidence that fear and greed drive the market. Don't be ruled by your emotions. If a stock is falling, you don't have to join the selling stampede - especially if the company has good prospects. Conversely, don't chase after "hot stocks" - they may already be cool­ ing off by the time you buy. • Protect your family - Go over your insur­ ance coverage to ensure it is sufficient to help your family meet their needs should some­ thing happen to you. • Check your beneficiary designations - If you've gone through any significant changes in your life - divorce, remarriage, stepchil­ dren. etc. - then you'll want to make absolute­ ly sure your beneficiary designations on all Gold $414.88 OfIVni $5.92 +$20 Dow Jones Average 10,450.00 ♦108.74 your financial documents are up to dale and correct. • Boost college savings - If you have a child, it's never too soon to start saving for college. Consider opening a 529 plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account. • Rebalance as needed - As your needs, goals and personal situation evolve over time, you'll want to adjust your portfolio. Your investment professional can help you make the appropriate changes. By following through on these resolutions, you can make great strides toward improving your financial situation in 2004 - and in all the years to follow. This editorial Copyright © 2003 Edward Volume on NYSE 1058 -958 Jones +$413 Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER!. Driver-Owner Operator PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Owner Operators * Heel Owners Wanted Daily Dedicated runs available in your area. Earn $1,700 to $2.5<XVweek organization gave $3,750 to the district for ■ Paid weekly purchasing Accelerated Reader program materials for each school building. In • Fuel card - Discount fuel November, grants to Lakewood educators were awarded for just under $5,000. LEF President Kimberly Doane said. 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Bender was bom on Aug. 20. 1920 at Holland, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Vande Water) Helmink. She was raised in Holland and attended Holland High School, graduating in 1938. Western Michigan University graduated with B.a. in 1942. She was married to Elmer M. Bender on Aug. 27. 1943 in Augusta. She was employed as a teacher at Thomapple Kellogg School in Middleville and Hastings High School in Hastings. She was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Holland. She was a life member of NEA and MEA. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer (Mike) Bender and son. Tim Bender. She is survived by four sisters. Jean Lugers of Birmingham. Betty Nyland of Holland. Carol (Don) Gilcrest of Holland and Jane (Rog) Wiersma of White Plains. N.Y; two brothers. Lee Helmink of Saugatuck and Cecil (Shirley) Helmink of Holland; several nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial service was held Tuesday. Dec. 30. 2003 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Dr. William Dobbs officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland or a charity of your MIDDLEVILLE - Hany R. “Rick" Stehr II. age 51. of Middleville, died Sunday, Dec. 28. 2003 at his residence. Mr. Stehr was bom on Aug. 20. 1952 in Hastings, the son of Harry R. and Bernice G. (Walton) Stehr and attended the Freeport School, graduating in 1970 from Middleville High School. He was married to Lillian M. Sensiba on Sept. 25. 1993. He was employed as building superintend­ ent at the Lincoln Meadows Apartments in Middleville for the past seven years. He had previously been engaged in construction work for many years. He was an avid antique car buff and drag racing enthusiast He enjoyed black powder shooting and was a member of the Grand Valley Cap and Ballers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfa­ ther and brother. Mr. Stehr is survived by his wife. Lillian; daughters, Beth Stehr and fiance Mark Penrod of Lake Odessa and Deed (Scott) Christian of Parker. Colorado; sons. Bill (Denice) Hall of Wayland, Gary (Shelley) Hall of Middleville, Mike (Nonna) Hall of Kentwood; and 10 grandchildren, Steve. Brad. Alix. Katlynn. Sheri. Damian. Adam. Micah, Chi. and Cheisey; brother, Mike Stehr and companion Sue Rodriguez of Wayland; sisters. Nancy (Rich) Striegle of Hastings. Donna (Steve) Fox of Hastings and Gayelynn (Mike) Goodenough of Hastings; aunts. Lucille Finkbeiner of Middleville, Ella Rook of Iowa. Grace Walton of Middleville and Viv Garrett of Hastings; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Pallbearers were Mike Stehr, Chad Nixon. Mike Hall. Bill Hall. Gary Hall, Mark Penrod, Adam Harvalh. and Micah Huver. Preceding him in death were his parents. Hany and Bernice Stehr. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 30,2003 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Douglas Riechenbach officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Senices Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. FAMILY CHURCH /cut Lacev Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A Director. mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am ; Sunday School ’ ID am.; Sunday Evening Service MX) p.m.. Bible Study & Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6:30 945-4995 Church webuu www hopeum org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah PLKASANTVIEW ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH *05 S Jeffcnon. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8.30 am. and 11:00 a.m ; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mkh. W Clayton Garrison. Pastor Moore. Youth Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. Bennett. Office hours. Wed/Thun.. 9 a.m. to I p.m. Sunday Morntng 9:30 ajn. Sunday School. 10:45 a_m Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Somhine PreSchool (ages 3A4) Tuesday. Thursday from 9’1:30 a.m.. 12-2:30 pm Wednesday 6-8 p.m Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 p.m.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) Sunday School 9.30 a.m.. claues for all age*. Morning Worship 10:45 SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.D0 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Vimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age Itmi's Pastor. 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11D0 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6D0 pm. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 94*9604. Traditional 1928 Book of GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building Pastor James McKelvey (269/ 623-8157. Sunday Service choice. Arrangements 10:30 am.-noon. es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Re Lob Smith Phone 367­ 41)61 Worship Services: Sunday. I IDO a.m . Sunday School. 10 a m. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor I MMANUEL EPISCOPAL Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9 30 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 CHURCH a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6D0 p.m.. Evening Service. 700 p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. World wide Crtuunmiou.~ 315 W Wrmher Church of the Center S' (comer of S. Broadway and W (. enter St ). Church Office: <616 . 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Chaik- P McCabe IB. Rector. Mr. I- William Voetberg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.tn. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Chotr practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morntng Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. 1716 North Broadway. Rev, Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.tn Sunday School Hour. 11 DO a m Morning Worship Service; 6DO p.m. evening Service; Wednesday. 7D0 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens Nursery available for all services. Sunday School fur all ages 9 30 am Adult classes Dec. thru Feb. Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza ■nd Hou will teach Bible principles taming to the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isaiah. Pastor Bnan. a Young Adult Class. -Cafc’ Barm." “Hot Tapfca’ Worship service 10:30 am. Kid's grade) Quuzer* 4W p.m thru p.m Wcdnekday M.o»cek 9:00 am. Scamps (Senior Citizens) bible 6:30 p.m. Sing'u Share (Adults). Youth 6th-12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yn old thru 5th Grade. Senior Adult Coffee Study. Hour. Thun 9:30-11 DO am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Friday. Jan. 2 - 11:00-2:30 p.m . Hastings Womens Club. Youth Quake. Saturday. Jan. 3 • Youth Quake; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics 10:45 am. Holy Communioa. 9:30 am.. Sunday School; Youth Quake. Monday. Jan. 5 - 700 p.m.. Brothen am.. Holy Communion. 7:00 p m Overeaten Anonymous: 7.00 pm. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Jan. 7 - 7D0 p.m. The Way. 700 p.m. Web Team: 700 p.m. Sarah ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pa-J or Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday at 945 a.m.; Worship 11.DO of A**yna Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073. 209 W Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fimcft voy ager net Bamer free building with elevator to all fkxm. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma Musk Director. Erin .•nd Children Sua Praise & Wonlup IOJO am.. 600 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12 Piston David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’* love. “Where Everyone is a.m . Evening Service at 6D0 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7DO p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1W6 M-79 West Pa*lor Ken Vaught (616)945 9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-ll a.m ; P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. Mhfotrr David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors’ (Philippian* 2:4) 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Doum Morrison Servke Times. Wordup Service 945 a.m.; Sunday School 11.15 a.m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursday* senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights • Praise Service* 7 30 p.m For nxrc information call the church office. HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 1000 im . Worship 11OO am.. 600 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Oau 700 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m_ Sunday School for all ages at 945 WOODGBOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10.30 a.m. im Nutsery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening* This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 am. • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor-Elect. Sunday Services - 9:-00 am. Traditional W«tap; IODO a m. Coffee Hour m the Lounge; 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both services SPECIAL EVENTS: Member F.D.I.C. I HF H ASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings 118 S. Jefferson - 945-34/9 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Beeler Funeral I Thomas Alva Emery| CHARLOTTE - Thomas Alva Emery, age 85. of Charlotte, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003 in Lansing. Mr. Emery was bom Feb. 11, 1918 in Albion, the son of Clyde L. and Clarabelie (Shaffer) Emery. He was named for Thomas Alva Edison and there was hardly anything be couldn’t make or build. He was a tool and die maker and he was an avid reader. He served his country as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII. He is survived by his children. Tom (Barbara) Emery of Charlotte. Kathi (Tom) Dominguez of DeWitt. James D. (Nancy) Emery of Land O Lakes. Florida, Eugene (Linda) Emery of Vermontville and Carmen Emery of Holt; 25 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine in 2002. his parents and brothers Richard and Donald. Funeral services were Wednesday. Dec. 31. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Chuck Jenson officiating. Interment was at West Cannel Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Community Music School. Music Therapy Outreach Program. 841 Timberlake Street. Suite B. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. Make checks payable to Michigan State University with a note “Community Music School." This program provides class­ room activities and a summer camp program to children with disabilities. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information www.prayfuncral.com. available at |Albert Edward Miller| NASHVILLE - Albert Edward Miller, age 101, of Nashville, died Wednesday. Dec. 24, 2003 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on May 18. 1902 in Catham. England, the son of Albert and Mary (King) Milter. Mr. Miller came to the United States. New York City in 1910. to Canada in 1915 where he finished his schooling. He moved to Detroit in 1932 and was mar­ ried to the former Edna Christy that same year. He was employed at National Machine Products in Detroit as a machinist/tool maker for 34 years, retiring in 1968. He moved to Nashville in 1986 from Detroit. Mr. Miller was an avid sportsman. Played baseball and hockey in Canada for several years and especially enjoyed playing golf for over 50 years. Mr. Miller is survived by his granddaugh­ ters. Patricia Cook of Nashville and Collyne Ruedisueii and fiance Dale Bernard of Sunfield; grandson. Christopher (Marcia) Ruedisueii of Nsshville; five great grandchil­ dren. Jessica. Dustin. Michelle. Amy and Rachel. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife. Edna in 1986; daughter. Arlyne Marye Miller in 2001; grandson. Michael FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings BOS’ EY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" - 11 DO am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both warship services. Junior church is far ages five through second grade WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7 DO p.m Bell Choir rehearsal. 8D0 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7D0 pan. prayer meeting in the lounge. Refreshments; WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK the 301 Sate Rd (Corner of State Rd. and Bollwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Bnan Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Doo Brail Phone 269-945-9121. Common Prayer used for all rervk- WELCOME CORNERS I Ml ED METHODIST CHURCH by Home. Middleville. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH on EARTH, GOODWILL TOWARD ALL Edward Ruedisueii in 1987. Services were held Saturday. Dec. 27,2003 at Maple Valley Chapel, in Nashville. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Robert James Foote MIDDLEVILLE - Robert James Foote, age 53, of Middleville, passed away of cancer and wen! to be with the Lord Thursday. Dec. 18. 2OU3. He was preceded in death by his parents. Alfred and Elizabeth Foote; brothers, Lawrence and Clarence Foote; brother-in­ law. Gene Hall; and sister-in-law, Connie Foote. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Hall. Charmaine. Marilyn (Will) Loew. Ruby (Ron) Hermenitt; brothers. Marv (Ruth) Foote. Don (Dawn) Foote; many nephews and nieces and special friends. Julie. Nick, Roger and Bob. Bob graduated from Community College and attended WMU. He held a variety of jobs, some of which took him to many parts of the world including Taiwan and the Ukraine. His bobbies included fanning and Classic Cars. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 22 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Fr. David E LeBlanc officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Hospice Home of Hope. 1175 68th St. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Jo Anne Ridner HASTINGS - Myrtle May (Berger) Thompson, age 94, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Saturday. Dec. 27. 2003 at her residence. Myrtle was bom on May 2, 1909 in Chicago. IL, at home, to John and Elvira Berger. She was the last of seven children. Myrtle grew up in the Chicago area and mar­ ried Peter T. Thompson on June 11.1927 who preceded her in death in 1979. Myrtle was a homemaker and loved gar­ dening. caring for her family and in later years, was a member of the Mokena Women’s Club. She is survived by her four children. Marilyn and Glen Preston of Midlothian, EL, Don and Nancy Thompson of Glen Ellyn, IL, Marlene White of Hastings. Marty and Sandy Thompson of Frankfort, IL. Myrtle has 16 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren; sister. Blanche Broman of North Port. FL. lifelong friend Stina Carlson of South Pasadena. FL. a special friend Lucille Garrett of Hastings. She was preceded in death by two grand­ children, Greg Thompson and Joyce Thompson. Myrtle has left a legacy of love, the impor­ tance of family, positive thinking, and always looking al the bright side. A memorial graveside service will be held in Chicago at a later dale. Ammgementa.are by the Girrbadi Feneral Home in Hastings. |Amos Riley Robins| CHARLOTTE - Amos Riley Robins. age 79. of Charlotte, died Tuesday, Dec. 23. 2003. Mr. Robins was bom Feb. 9, 1924 in Eaton County, the son of James and Alfredetta (Smith) Robins. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Johnson Iron. Johnson Lumber and Gale Briggs Inc., rearing in 2002. He was an excellent welder and never was afraid of work. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Bemadine (McKnight). sons Ronald (Christine) Rubins of Middleville. Dennis (Judy) Robins of Grand Ledge, Barry Robins of Charlotte and David Robins of California; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother. Royal (Ginnie) Robins of West Windsor; sisters, Edna McDermid, Esther Wyble. both of Charlotte, and sister. Marvel Wyble of Nashville. He was preceded in death by son Lanny Robins 1990. grandson Bryan Hunault in 1991. brother James Robins in 2002 and sis­ ter Mabel Boehmer in 1976. Graveside service was held on Saturday, Dec. 27. 2003 at West Cannel Cemetery in Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiat­ ing. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Area Public Library. Further information available at DELTON - Jo Anne Ridner. age 62. of Delton, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 26. 2003, at her residence. Jo Anne was born March 2. 1941 in Harland. Kentucky, the daughter of Charles and Eula Mae (Cox) Hampton. She enjoyed playing the organ, gardening, flowers, canning, feeding birds, and wildlife. Her greatest joy was her children, and her grandson Brock. On July 22. 1959 she married Leslie T. Ridner. and he preceded her in death on May 8. 1997. Members of her family include a son. Leslie (Nichole) Ridner of Delton; a daugh­ ter. Katherine (Harold) Mattson of Kalamazoo; her mother. Eula M. Hampton of Drydon. Virginia; a brother. Alonzo Hampton of Evarts. Kentucky; sisters. Gloria Bolz of Joliet, Illinois, and Mary Lou Caldwell of Dryden, Virginia; a grandson. Brock Ridner; and several nieces and nephews. Jo Ann was also preceded in death by her father and brothers, Donald and Charles Hampton Jr. The funeral service were conducted on Tuesday. Dec. 30, 2003 at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann, officiating. Burial took place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery.. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. www.prayfuneral.com Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. I Mark Marshall Pease| GRAND RAPIDS - Mark Marshall Pease passed away Dec. 23. 2003 at his home in Grand Rapids. Mark was bom in Delton, on June 22, 1961. He leaves behind a wife. Lisa (Wolfe) whom he married in 1983. and four children, Alicia (Billy) Burks. Joshua, Morgan and Hannah. He is survived also by parents Ken (Mary) Pease and Jean (Alfred) Gemrich; four broth­ ers, Greg (Julie) Pease. Jody (Sallie) Pease. Adam Pease. Trevor Pease; one sister, Kimberly Carter, two grandchildren. Austin and Kyra Burks; grandmother, Jeanette Schmidt; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark received pleasure in spending time with his children, listening to music and read­ ing the Bible. He has lived in Grand Rapids for the past 22 years. A memorial service was held on Monday. Dec. 29 at the Methodist Church in Delton. Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton made funeral arrangements. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 1 2003 ।Shirley A. Brumm| VERMONTVILLE - Shirley A. Brumm, age 80, of Vermontville, died Sunday, Dec. 28. 2003. Shirley was bom Oct. 23. 1923, in Eaton County, the daughter of H. Dorr and Gertrude (Briggs) Andrews. She was the Deputy Eaton County Drain Commissioner from 1977 to 1984 and the Assistant to the Eaton County Drain Commissioner from 1985 to 2002. She was a past member and Past Matron of the Vermontville O.E.S. Chapter 342. She is survived by son Roger Brumm and friend Norma, of Nashville; son, Chris (Penny) Brumm of Charlotte; eight grand­ children; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Agnes Lake of Vermontville; brothers, Edward Andrews of Charlotte and Ion Andrews of Vermontville. Funeral services were Wednesday. Dec. 31. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with Pastor Marc Livingston officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Further information available at www.prayfuncrai.com. | Ethelyn “Madge" Brown HASTINGS - Elhelyn “Madge” Brown, age 84, of Hastings, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning, Dec. 23. 2003. Madge was bom in Saranac on July 25. 1919 to Leo and Naomi (Olmstead) Longwe 11 and was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School. Madge loved to play bingo and do cross­ word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Etti Davis and Marlys Proctor. Madge is survived by her children, LaJean Brown, Gary Brown, and David Brown; granddaughter, Sally Miller, great grandchil­ dren, Jordan Miller and Ashley Miller, sis­ ters. Eloise Lyon and Ruth Seymour; and brother, Roy Longwell. The funeral service for Madge were Friday, Dec. 26 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Husband and wife co­ pastor Woodbury church by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Woodbury United Brethren Church closed it doors for good last October after serving the area since I8°2. But. the church building is still serving people's spiritual needs as Woodbury Community Church. Dale and Leona (nee Collins) Hanson are the pastors. Leona was unavailable for the interview. Dale said they got their training by a corre­ spondence course from Midwest Pastors Association of Michigan. He said they received a box of books every month and the training was very thorough. There was a wealth of background material for all the bib­ lical stories. "There is always something more to learn. God has put it all together and I just can’t get enough," he said. In 1993, Dale said he changed from being a lukewarm Christian to a more fervent Christian. “I got all fired up for the Lord." he said. "1 now have a built-in hunger.” He said he went to a spiritual healing serv­ ice with the Kenneth Hagin Ministries from Oklahoma and saw. first hand, the power of spiritual healing. He quoted healing scripture. “If you can’t back it up with the Word, it isn’t true. “God put a desire for healing in me. He has equipped the saints to do the work of the Lord.” The Hansons live in Portland. They have three adult children, two boys and one girl. Dale Hanson is the .new pastor at Woodbury Community Church. Leona works for the Portland post office. Dale works for General Motors in Lansing. They also have a small sand and gravel busi­ ness in Scbewa. Dale is active in "Cowboys for Christ" and trains horses as a hobby. The Hansons may be contacted at 517-647­ 4296 Andler-Reed Drew, Alex. Colyn and Taylor Jo would like to announce the engagement of their par­ ents Claudia I. Andler and Christopher E. Reed. The family will reside in their home in Nashville. A June 12, 2004 wedding is being planned in special remembrance of Edward Reed, grandfather of the groom. Merlau-Pierson wed Diana Merlau and Michael Pierson were united in marriage on Oct. 25. 2003 at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Parents of the couple arc Deb and Dennis Merlau and Mike and Lois Pierson Matron of honor was Denise Dykstra, sis­ ter of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amanda Pierson, sister of the groom. Ginger Cooke, friend of the bride. Jessi Anderson, friend of the bride. Best man was Jeff Pierson, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Peter Pierson, brother of the groom. James Wortley. friend of the groom. Wayne Keeler, friend of the Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made- by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Local Obituaries continued page 9 HEALTH, continued from page 5---------Annabelle. Web-site: http://www.kitchenmixes.com Mix two cups water with 1/3 cup (80%) alcohol - nibbing alcohol, vodka, etc. Combine water and alcohol in a zipper top On Dec. 26 the Bay Pointe Restaurant had an auction to sell everything from plates ice pack. and dishes to chandeliers and wood work. Around 1,000 people showed up to say When do you switch to beat? After two or three days when the swelling has stopped it is appropriate to switch to heat. Heat now good-bye to the historic restaurant. helps increase circulation thereby mobiliz­ ing the collected fluid out of the tissue help­ ing the joint or area of the body return to normal mobility. Moist heat is better than dry heat for increased penetration into the tissues. Is this a hard and fast rule? No. I occa­ sionally find that ice is helpful in treating an injury long after the onset date. I think this is related to the numbing effect rather than the decreasing swelling effect. Many arthritics may prefer ice over heat or vise versa, switching periodically as the other decreas­ es in effect. Or they may use a contrast of heat and ice to control pain and increase cir­ culation. You can purchase a great moist heating pad “Themophore” in various sizes from many local pharmacies or http://www.medwing cam/battlecreek shtml- It is made fa Bay Pointe demolition delayed Demolition oi the historic Bay Pointe Restaurant at Gun Lake is now set for Jan. 7. The building's demise originally had been scheduled for Dec. 30. hut permits for the demolition weren’t issued on time. Pat Staley, public relations consultant working with restaurant purchasers Mike Powers and Bay Corp., confirmed the new dale. A spokesperson for Professional Code Inspection, which issues permits in Barry County, said Monday it did not receive any paperwork for the demolition permit, but once it is received it usually takes one to two days to begin. Once the restaurant is demolished, there will be a new 40-room hotel built in its place. Construction is expected to start at the begin­ ning of the new year. The Architectural Group (TAG) of Grandville has designed the new Bay Point Inn and Restaurant. Johnson Construction of Grandville was contracted for construction. Plans call for retaining the charm of Bay Pointe with a combination of 40 rooms and suites, some with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The 34.000 square-foot, three-story resort will feature an indoor heated pool. spa. and exercise facility. Relaxed gourmet dining will be offered while overlooking the Gun Lake shoreline with outdoor summer seating on the patio. There will also be a variety of planned events like weddings at the new resort. Battle Creek. Review - After the injury. • Ice for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours for 2-3 days. December 23, 2003 • Switch to heat after 2-3 days when swelling has stopped. bur to flu generosity of a caring conunnily. 493 • Return back to the ice if heat increases pain or swelling. • Caution see your physician if pain or Christmas thin year. H < trotrW Ufa to express our injury continues after 2-4 days or if serious­ ness of injury warrants immediate or further medical attention. • Caution when using ice avoid exposure pc'opU- in the Mlon ana irill hart a nicer apreciation and thanks to all those who contributed. adoplidfamilits and assisted with lh< distribution Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Deb Girrbach of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Cindy Schultz of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Heather Ray Girrbach and Matthew Lynn Schultz. Heather is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is pursuing a degree in ele­ mentary education at Grand Valley State University. Matthew is also a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is pursuing a degree in marketing at Grand Valley State University. Matthew is currently employed with General RV Center of Grand Rapids. A May 22.2004 wedding is being planned. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 BARRY COUNTY RESIDENTSMAKE 2004 YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE YEAR EVER! The KCC FEHSENFELD CEN­ TER will reopen on Monday, January Sth. There is still time to register for the WinterlSpring semester which starts in mid to late January. Check out your educational options regarding: of "Christmas from billon .friends." i The bclton .friends Conunitlet 01520780W past 15-20 minutes to prevent frost bite. • Caution when using heat to avoid bums. Written by Ed Greene, MPH, PT Clinic Director of Physiotherapy Associates of groom. Flower girl was Addi Wells, cousin. Ring bearer was Andrew Dykstra. Ushers were Jason Dykstra and Daniel Merlau and Dustin Merlau. brother of the bride and Eric Gillispie, cousin of groom Girrbach-Schultz There is even a recipe for a homemade gel ice pack. Homemade Ice Packs recipe by: bag. Seal top and freeze. The alcohol keeps it from freezing solid and creates a gel-like Page 7 KELSEY PINKS (WYATT)” is 10 years old. She was involved in a home explosion on October 31, 2003, and has suffered significant injuries. If you would like to make a donation, it can be sent to any Fifth Third bank, payable to the benefit account of Kelsey Pinks (Wyatt) I—--------------------------------------------- s ■>0527150 * Certificate and degree pro­ grams ♦ 2 plus 2 transfer curriculums ♦ High School Dual­ Enrollment ♦ Classes for professional development * Allied health program prerequisites * MACRAO agreement (general education) requirements START WITH US- WE'LL HELP GET YOU THERE! �Pave 8 - Thursday. January 1. 2003 — Th e Hastings Banner On Jan X. the Lake Odessa Historical Society will meet at l-ake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Nettie Koops of Morrison Lake will be speak­ ing on quilts and quilting. She will bring examples of types of quilts and hangings. Vice-president Richard Heaven has for years secured most of the programs for the year. He was recently honored at an open house at the South Boston church for his *JOth birthday. He is an active member of the Clarksville village council and a major contributing member of the LOSHS Kurd. Visitors and guests are wel­ come at this meeting. At the open house at the Depot/Muscum on Dec. 27 one visitor paid for yet another brick for the walk which will connect the depot and the proposed freight house. All the bricks which were reserved before November are engraved and are on display at the depot. Pam Swiler was hostess for the genealogy group. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Jan. 10. There will be a sharing time for members to show the project on which they are currently working. Nobody is ever finished with genealogy. There is always another line to pursue. Maybe someone is working on a scrapbook or entering another line on the computer. This meeting will be at Lake Manor at I p.m. The meetings continue to draw members and visitors from Lansing to Grand Rapids. Officers whose terms exp.rc al the end of 2003 were re-elected at the November meeting. Sunday was Student Day at Central UMC. College students played several roles. Those taking pari were Chris Clark. Brian Stowell. Christi and Cori Hemming. Christy Barcroft. Karen Kniisenga. and Rob Kruisenga who was the worship leader. Christy gave the ser­ mon. The praise band. Fret Not. provided all the accompaniment for singing. Ushers, acolytes, and the reader were all from this group. Dr. Richard Barnett is starting another group of PRISM people who chose a new style of eating. He has led several groups already. The new session begins on Sunday. Jan. 4 at 8 p.m in the Fellowship Hall. A new business has opened in the former Elfstrom/Mascho building on Fourth Avenue on NEXTEL. Liz and Uli Baecker of Chicago spent Christmas with parents Ward and Elaine VanLaanen. Meantime the Mark Erikson fam­ ily was on a cruise. Members of the Ross and Janet Thomas family gatliered at the parental home on Friday of last week. Correction of an error last week: Both Henry and Donna Bcska arc alive and well. From a greeting card comes the word that Pierce City. Mo., which was hard hit by a tor­ nado last year suffered most of its damage in the business district where many store build­ ings had to be razed Homes and other build­ ings on the surrounding hills were spared as was the town’s notable attraction, the Harold Bell Wright Museum. Wright was a pastor turned novelist from the turn of the century who wrote "Shepherd of the Hills" and many other novels. The Bruce Garlock family en route home from Christmas w ith other family members Livonia made a stop in Lake Odessa on Saturday night to sec his relatives here. Local papers have carried the obituary of the late George Brown of Ionia. This was hometown to both George and Gayla where they graduated from high school. Their beau­ ty-barber shop was on Fourth Avenue on part of whal is now the parking k>t for Carl’s Supermarket. Their building was removed when the store first had a parking lol. Before Carl’s it was the Lass Implement Sale. Another building south of the store was a little bungalow used by Frank Townsend as The Inn. Later, it was a home for Oscar Lindquist. By then Carl’s was making another expansion so the parking lot had to expand also. The bun­ galow. as purchased by Glen Desgranges. was moved to Pearl Street for a dwelling. George was clerk of Odessa Township during his bar­ ber years. Gary and Nancy Mattson were hosts to her Garlinger family members on Christmas Day. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday. Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Pastor Mark Jarvie will be the speaker. Hostesses will be Clara French and Irene Haskins. . jlnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Many Sugar Dear Readers: Happy New Year! We hope you are alive and well, and not suffering from a hangover. For those of you who arc interested in making resolutions, we offer the following: Just for Today Just for today I will live through the next 12 hours and not tackle my entire life's prob­ lems at once. Just for today I will improve my mind. 1 will learn something useful. I will read some­ thing that requires effort, thought and concen­ tration. Just for today 1 will be agreeable. I will look my best. 1 will speak in a well-modulat­ ed voice, and 1 will be courteous and consid­ erate. Just for today I will not find fault with friend, relative or colleague. I will not try to change or improve anyone but myself. Just for today I will have a program. 1 might not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two enemies - hurry and indecision. Just for today I will exercise my character in three ways. 1 will do a good tum and keep it a secret. If anyone finds out, it won't count. Just for today I will do two things I don't want to do. just for the discipline. Just for today I will be unafraid. Especially will I be unafraid to enjoy what is beautiful and beUeve that as 1 give to the world, the world will give to me. Trouble with Mom The high school basketball league which will begin play January 15 at the First Baptist Church in Hastings is hoping to add a couple more teams into the mix this win­ ter. its third winter of hosting the competition. First Baptist Church basketball program hopes to expand The story says that Michael Jordan didn’t make the basketball team when he was a freshman. But that didn’t stop him from playing bas­ ketball. One doesn’t even need to dream of being like Mike to participate in the third annual Hastings First Baptist Church high school basketball league. Tne last two winters, high school students looking to fill some time and play some bas­ ketball have participated in the six team 3-on3 league. This year, youth pastor Ryan White, w ho heads the league, is hoping to add a cou­ ple more teams and those teams don’t need to be from Hastings. “Not all kids get the chance to lay varsity basketbail. They don’t get the chance to playbefore a crowd, and have people taking their stats for them. Basically , we do this to reach out to the community, and give kids who wouldn’t otherwise have anything to do. something to do.’’ said White. Spectators are always welcome on Thursday's, between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. when the league plays its games. Teams nor­ mally play two games a week. The season begins January 15. with play running until the season ending tournament March 11. There arc prizes for the team that wins the regular season, which have been tro- PRIMELINE HOME EQUITY LOAN 2.49% apr • Save money over high-rate credit cards and loans! • No closing fees!** • Fast and easy application process! • Personalized, friendly service! . 6 convenient locations! HASTINGS CITY BANK The deadline to sign-up for this win­ ter's high school basketball league at the First Baptist Church on East Woodlawn in Hastings is January 8. phies in the past, as well as the tournament champions, league MVP. a sportsmanship award, and the like. It is a 3-on-3 league, but it is recommend­ ed that each team have five players to make up for any absenteeism they might face over the course of the season. To sign-up for the league contact White at the Baptist Church at 948-8004. or stop in and ask for info by January 8. Normal office hours arc 9 a.m. ’til 4 p.m. The cost is S50 per team, and includes team shirts as well as some extras like the awards, and food at the league's final tournament. There arc also other special league events in the works, like an all star game and an alumni game. "We mix it up so each team plays the oth­ ers equally." said White. “The last two years the team that won the regular season has lost in the tournament. The competition is quite good. “We would like to get at least eight or ten teams together this year, so you don’t play each other as often and it would make it a bet­ ter tournament. It would be just a little bit more exciting.” Dear Annie: 1 am a very responsible col­ lege freshman with a high grade point aver­ age. 1 don't drink, do drugs or party like many of my peers. Sounds good enough for any parent, right? Try asking my mom. I love my mother with all my heart, but she insists on running my life. I live at home, and Mom needs to know where I am at all times and who I'm with, and she goes through my personal belongings and e-mail almost daily to check up on me. She tries to tel) me what to do. and when she doesn't get her way. she throws temper tantrums and makes me sound like a criminal. 1 want my mother to be a part of my life, but I need to make my own decisions. Please help us repair our relationship before it's lost forever. - Student in Massachusetts Dear Student: You are in college now and should be treated as an adult Unfortunately, this is obviously quite difficult for your moth­ er. who apparently thinks college life is dan­ gerous and fears for your well-being. Nonetheless, going through your personal belongings and checking your e-mail is way beyond the normal behavior of a caring par­ ent. Talk to Mom and explain that her over-con­ trolling treatment makes you resentful and angry, and ask her to show more trust in you. If that doesn't work, look into the cost of liv­ ing in a dorm, or start saving your money for your own apartment. Gift keeps on giving Dear Annie: 1 loved the letter from the woman who said instead of bringing gifts for an older woman's birthday, everyone brought a flower. We took that idea one step further. For someone who wants for nothing, we have a ’Garden Party." Each guest brings a plant, bulbs, seeds or something from their garden. The joy of seeing all those lovely flowers pop up in the spring reminds the hon­ oree of the party and the good wishes. We consider it a gift that keeps on giving. It's always the right size, right shape and right color, and provides much happiness. — Boston Gardener Dear Gardener: Another lovely idea for our readers to share. Thank you. Hastings Pediatrics west of Wal-mart on M-43 Highway 1761 W. M-43 Highway Suite 2, Hastings, MI 490SS (269) 94S-7337 'Upon quteftcann tor rwcuteomvsoriy. Introductory nil unto A4y 5.2004. Upto80%toaMt> value (LTV). For 81-90% LTV rge to Prime *1%. Prime to lhe Prime Rite as published in the Wtol Street Joumto, ar4 may vary. Beaming on July 5,2004, varatte APR lor the line to alow as me prime rale (currertoy 4.00% APR a of 1V5Z03). No mininun rtee, wtiimatomtm APR of 25%. £ An anreial tee oi $75 mH be charged on the amvenary dale ol me loan. $250 pre-payment penalty will be assessed rf ctasad MChn the first three yean. "AppTBsai may be reqarad rf the state ertoahzed value (SEV) can't be used to determine me value of tw home Dear Annie: I am 28 years old and have felt insecure in all my relationships. Most of the men I've dated cheated on me. and I no longer trust anyone. J finally have met someone who seems like the real thing. "Cliff" says he wants to marry me. We live in different states, but he works for an airline, and we see each other quite often. He plans on transferring to be closer to me. I'm scared to death. No one ever has offered to change his entire life for me. I'm a little sus­ picious about it and sometimes find myself accusing Cliff of things he hasn't done. He keeps telling me he loves only me. I want to believe him. but I know he dated a lot of ocher women before we became serious. I'm afraid my need for constant reassurance will drive him away. What can I do about my insecurities? If he does transfer here, should I believe he is faithful and honest? — Chicago Dear Chicago: Relationships don't come with a guarantee, and there is no way to know for sure that this one will work. However, there is no reason to think Cliff is unfaithful or will be. The fact that he dated a lot of ocher women is meaningless. You arc right that your insecurities might drive him right out the door, so please discuss your fears with a neutral third party, and don't lay them at Cliff’s feet Registered dietitian Dear Annie: This is about the obese father from San Bernardino. Calif., who asked for help losing weight and was considering gas­ tric bypass surgery. Although you made vari­ ous suggestions, you failed to recommend a Registered Dietitian (RD). An RD has a degree in a nutrition-related field and must complete a minimum of 940 hours of field study before passing a registra­ tion exam, and at least 15 hours of continuing education each year to maintain his or her sta­ tus. An RD is not to be confused with a "nutri­ tionist." who often has no formal education related to nutrition. For more information please go to www.eatright.org. - Selma, Ind. Dear Indiana: Thanks for the suggestion. Many readers wanted to help this fellow. Here's more on the pros and cons of gastric bypass: Gastric bypass helps Dear Annie: Two years ago. I was in the same position as "San Bernardino." I had one foot in death's door and probably would not have lasted another year. I became aware of gastric bypass surgery from an ad in the local newspaper. I did some investigation, went to a doctor's information seminar and decided to go through with the procedure. I had the surgery in August 2002. and so far I have lost 125 pounds and feel great. Before the surgery. 1 needed a ton of med­ ication for diabetes, asthma, high blood pres­ sure. back pair; and shortness of breath. All 1 lake now are vitamin supplements, which 1 must continue for life. That's a small tradeoff. If this man decides on gastric bypass. I urge him to go to a surgeon who will insist that he be examined by a cardiologist, pulmonary specialist, psychologist, and so on. No short­ cuts. I wish him godspeed. - Wyomissing. Pa. Dear Wyomissing: Thank you for pointing out how important it is to select a good sur­ geon and be properly evaluated prior to under­ going any procedure. Any surgery carries risk. Here's a letter that shows the tragic side: Gastric bypass hurts Located at Creekside Professional Building MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION! Still single after 117 years! Faithful and honest? Closed on January 9th for moving Pr. Any Beck Dr. Carrie Wilgus Welcome! Dr. Dawn Rosser, who Joins our practice. | ■ ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Dear Annie: Please beg this man not to go through with gastric bypass surgery. Two years ago, my 450-pound father, age 38, had a gastric bypass and is no longer with us t>ecause of complications from surgery. Please get this message to the father from San Bernardino. He needs to lose the weight natu­ rally and start eating healthier if he wants to watch his children grow up. - Hurting Daughter from Rialto, Calif. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@Comcastxiet. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT SYNDICATE. INC. 2003 CREATORS �The Kwing, Sanner - Thursday. January 1. 2003 - Pago 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... From Wamerville to Woodbury By Joyce Weinbrecht A note about the column of Dec. 18. 2003; Two of our favorite readers called me to inform me that the tragedy in Barry County occurred in 1952. Both persons are reliable sources. These two readers also filled me in Salesmen coming in on the trains could stay there. Two sawmills, two cider mills, stock­ yards, and a barbeishop were in the village. There were, by then, three general stores, two livery stables, two hotels, a farm imple­ ment store, several saloons, one of which on some other information about the event and each of them knew details about the seemed to bum down every two or three months to collect the insurance lhe villagers cave in. Wr appreciate good input from our readers as we wish this column to bt as thought. John Gerlinger had a woodworking shop accurate as we can make it as some of our sources are not always accurate. Reader where he had a power lathe operated by a gasoline engine. He made whippietrees input is always welcome. This week’s column is “From Wamerville eveners. wagon tongues and ladders, which he sold to local farmers and others. The elevator had a “bean room" where the women of the community could find work ;o Woodbury" and mis takes us along M-66 in Woodland Township. Town 4 North of Range 7 West, and is in the northeast comer of Barry County. M-66. once M-14. runs a mile inside Barry County along the Western and make not “pin" money, but “bean” money by sitting beside a moving canvas side of the Barry County lines. Settlement of this area began in 1837 and and broken navy beans. They were paid by the pounds of trash which they were able to was aptly named Woodland Township. Woodbury was located on section 1. the Northeast comer of the Tr.vnship bordered remove. In the 1890s through 1910, the village was on the east by Eaton County. Woodbury was in Eaton County. Sunfield Township and in Barry County. Woodland Township, along the County Line. The land where Woodbury now stands was purchased with the intent of establish­ belt and removing dirt and stones and bad thriving. In was the connecting point for the C.K.&S. railroad from the south the Pere Marquette from west to east. M-66 (M-14). M-43 and M-50 (once M-39) merged one mile to the west of Woodbury. The Eckhardt School was built on that comer. The Pierce family ran a poultry and egg ing a town. The Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad coming in from the south­ business, one of the larger such establish­ ments in Western Michigan. They shipped west of the township linked the site to the world. This was an ideal spot for a village. turkeys and chickens all over Michigan and The land was high and dry and was now within two hours of the city of Kalamazoo. to Chicago. Traveling back south on M-66. one came to the road to the village of Woodland Siras and Clayton Brown, brothers, bought the land at this point with the inten­ (Carlton Center Road today) and here the Euper School was located. The State of tion of establishing a village there. The Michigan mandated that no child would brothers, however, could not agree on a name for the village, let alone having the skills to set up a village. As a result of this walk more than two miles to attend school and a study of Woodland Township shows that this rule was pretty much followed. disagreement. Clayton called his part “Arwood" after his son (on some old maps this is shown as “Arwid”). Siras favored the Across Mud Creek, where many a child name "Woodbury" and his part was so named. As was sometime the case, when it came time to establish a post office, the gov­ ernment decided which name such a place would be known as and Woodbury was cho­ sen. This first post office was opened as Woodbury on Nov. 18.1889 with Charles A. Lapo as the postmaster. The village grew quite rapidly. In 1891. a United Brethren Church class was formed and the prospects of building a church there was being considered. The church was built and thrived for many years and celebrated a 100th anniversary in 1991. The C.K.&S. Railroad had managed to establish their line out of Hastings, br-’ ran into tougher opposition with the Pere Marquette Railroad and simply built a turntable and turned the engines around heading them back south along the same way they had come. This turntable was a very delicate well balanced piece of equip­ ment One or two men could easily tum it with the engine on it. In fact, a small stone placed on its track could keep it from turn­ ing. If you had faced north on the way out from Hastings and remained in the same seat you were now facing south to head back. William Wells built a general merchandise store. William Martin ran a livery stable and drove a stage between Woodbury and Ionia every day with the mail, which came in on the railroads. There were two blacksmith spent hours catching minnows, suckers and frogs, the next landi >irk was the Kiloatrick Church. This church was built on 'and donated by the Kilpatrick family and the membership was heavily laced with mem­ bers of this family. One mile to the east on Barry-Eaton county line, near Kilpatrick Lake was the Kilpatrick Country School Back on M-66 (Clark Road) and one mile south was Wamerville. Section 26. Warnervilte, Woodland Township, Barry County In 1890 Abraham and Margaret Warner settled at the comer of, whal is now known as Davenport Road and Clark Road. M-66. The area around the comer soon became known as “Wamerville". In 1895 the Warners built the Wamerville store with liv­ ing space upstairs above the store. Wamerville Rural School was built across the road to the south. Their youngest son. Charles bought the store in 1927. Before he purchased lhe store. Charley had a barbershop at Wamerville. His daughter. Esther, operated a beauty shop there for a time also. At one time Leo Hitt operated a garage across from the store, on the north east comer of the intersection. In 1943. Charley sold the store to Frank Kipp who soon sold it to John Potter. Potter operated the store until it burned in 1950. The school was closed in 1923 when it was consolidated with Woodland Township District. The building was made into a pri­ vate dwelling and was moved to the east on shops. Fred Bopp ran one and George Davis and Ed Smith operated the other. William Davenport Road in 1956 when the Stale Highway Department rebuilt M-66 and is Chilson ran a pool room and a place to eat still being used as a private dwelling. The near the railroad. Albert Reahm gave lumber from his home on the southeast comer was also moved and is located on the west side of the woods to help build the United Brethren Church. George Hay ran a sawmill. Smith road north of the comer. The building which housed the Hitt Garage is still standing on Brothers built the elevator, which was run by horse power. the northeast comer. After the store burned. Wamerville soon The hotel was built oy Siras Brown. disappeared. Area Obituaries, continued | [ Paula Oomen DOWLING - Raymond L. Inman. Sr., age 81. of Clear Lake, Dowling, died Monday. Dec. 29. 2003 at his home. Mr. Inman was bom on Nov. 3, 1922 in Athens, the son of Harry and Susan (Tenney) Inman. He was raised in lhe Athens area and attended rural schools there. Mr. Inman was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II . He was married to Phyllis Little Dec. 31. 1941 and she died May 29. 1956. He married Violet Shirley Ramsey on July I. 1957 and she died April 26. 2003. Mr. Inman has lived at his Clear Lake home for over 50 years, moving there from Battle Creek. He was employed at the Michigan Carton Company in Battle Creek for 43 years retir­ ing in 1987. He was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge, enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood­ working. Mr. Inman is survived by sons. Raymond (Mary) Inman. Jr. of Dowling. Phillip (Grelhel) Inman of Delton and Chris (Brenda) Inman of Germfask; six grandchil­ dren; 12 great grandchildren; sister. Ilene Benthin of Marcellus; brothers. Verl Inman of Union City and Leonard Inman of Union City; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his paremst wives, Phyllis and Violet Shirley; brothers. Harold and Deo Inman and a sister, Dorothy Parks. Visitation will be Thursday. Ian. 1. 2004 from 3-5 p.m. at lhe funeral home. Services will be held 12:00 noon Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 al Wren Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. She had Alzheimer’s. She was bom in Hastings on Dec. 27. 1917 to Frank and Kathryn (McPhariin) Kurtz. She grew up on a farm Mrs. Myers attended St. Rose school for ten years. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. After high school she moved to Chicago and worked as a model for Marshall Field’s. She returned to Hastings in 1939 and mar­ ried Tom Myers. They lived in Hastings and raised a family. In 1969 they retired and moved to Vero Beach. Florida. Mrs. Myers spent 33 years in Florida. During those years she traveled to many parts of the world. She collected art and antiques. She moved to Traverse City in 2002. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her sister, Marie Fairchild; her brother. Tom Kurtz, and her son. Bill Myers. She is survived by Tom and Stephanie Myers of Traverse City. Larry Myers of Columbus. Ohio. John Myers and Melanie Kinztero of Rowland Heights, California, and Charles Myers of Kentwood. Mrs. Myers has seven grandchildren and five great grandchil­ dren. Her funeral was held on Dec. 18 at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. She is buried next to her hus­ band in Vero Beach. Florida. Shirley Dorstewitx________ | DELTON - Shirley Dorstewitz, age 68. of Delton, passed away. Dec. 29, 2003. Shirley was bom Nov. 10, 1935 in Rim. the daughter of Hubert Bruce and Margaret Ann (Jackson) Smith. A 1953 graduate of Grand Blanc High School and a 1957 graduate of Western Michigan University with a B.A. in educa­ tion. Shirley was a teacher for over 30 years for Delton Kellogg Schools, retiring in 1990, and she loved her career and working with chil­ Richland. On Aug. 22, 1959, she married Donald G. Dorstewitz and he preceded her in death on Feb. 22. 1983. Her son and her husband were her life. She is survived by her sister Norma (Samuel) MacLeod of Grand Blanc; a niece, Lisa Snyder of Harper Creek; and a nephew. Michael Edward MacLeod of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Donald and a son. John. The family will receive friends Friday. Jan. 2. 2004 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday. Jan. 3. 2004. 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Richland. Pastor Mark Jennings and Pastor Ericka Parkinson offici­ ating. Private interment Prospect Hill Warner Barnum, Al and Edith Wheeler; Meg Warner; Abe Warner; Daisy Warner Moore; Cora Warner Landes; and Nettie Warner Hager. I Robert Lester Abbey| ROCKPORT. TEXAS - Robert Lester Abbey, age 82, passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2003. He was bom Dec. 27, 1920 in Hastings, to Louis and Hazel Abbey. Robert’s home was in Kalkaska. He had wintered in the Florida Keys for several years before coming to Texas two years ago. He is survived by two sons, Robert L. (Dolly) Abbey of Traverse Chy, and Rick (Nancy) Abbey of Junction City, Oregon; his daughter, Bonnie Abbey of Springfield, Oregon, his brother, Richard (Janet) Abbey of Scottville; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held al a later date Arrangements entrusted to Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes and Crematory. Inc., Rockport-Fulton. TRAVERSE CITY - Helen Jane Myers, age 85. died Dec. 14. 2003 in Traverse City. dren. An avid reader of mysteries, Shirley enjoyed pretty clothes, flying with her hus­ band in their private plane, and was a mem­ ber of the First Presbyterian Church in Wamerville, Barry County, Jan. 29. 1899 (from left to right) Charley Warner, Pearl CHARLOTTE - Paula Oomen. 61, of Charlotte, died Friday, Dec. 26. 2003. Mrs. Oomen was bom May 24, 1942. in Jurkovac, Yugoslavia, lhe daughter of Heinrich and Maria (Sumunia) Keller. Paula was a leader of the Millerburg 4-H Club in Eaton County for 10 years. She is survived by her husband of 40 years. Nicholaas Oomen; daughters. Maria A. Oomen and Wendy J. Oomen, both of Lansing, Alice P. Oomen of Charlotte; sisters, Anna Hilz of East Lansing and Ava Schweitz of Lyons. New York. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 29. 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment will be in West Carmel Cemetery, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital or the charity of your choice. Further information available at www. prayfuneralcom. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association will be appreciated. I Mae Elisabeth Hart| HASTINGS - Mae Elizabeth Hart, age 87, of Hastings, died Saturday. Dec. 27. 2003 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom Nov. 8, 1916 in Allegan County, the daughter of George and Leona (Caswell) Burkhead. She attended school in Martin and Orangeville. Mae married Russel W. Hart April 3, 1953. Mae worked for Taylor Shor Store in Hastings. She enjoyed bowling, golf, nunting and fishing. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and Nashville VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and three sisters. Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Russel W. Hart of Hastings; son, Larry (Kathleen)Armentrout of Plainwell; grand­ son, Cevin Armentrout of Kalamazoo; grand­ daughter, Rhonda Hustion of Shelbyville; sis­ ter. Marie Drewyor of Orangeville; half sis­ ters. Pearl Jones of Kalamazoo, Vernis Bradshaw of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 31. 2003 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Roxie Hart officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |Glendon Leo Hynes| BIG RAPIDS - Glendon Leo Hynes of Big Rapids, age 85, died early Sunday morning at his home after a brief illness. He was bom Sept. 13 1918, in Woodbury, to Ethel and Leo Hynes. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1936 and attended Lansing Business University. He joined the National Guard in 1941, and later served in the Army Air Corps until 1945, serving most of his time as a radio operator in the Aleutian Islands. He received a bachelor’s degree in social science from Michigan State College (now MSU) in 1949, and a master’s in philosophy from MSC lhe following year. In 1950 he married Mary Byelich in Lansing. In 1961 he began a 28 year career at Ferris, where he taught in the social sciences department. He retired in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, James (Mimi) of Austin. Texas, Michael (Laura) of Los Angeles. Calif., and Thomas of Grand Ledge; granddaughters. Nicoletta and Jacqueline of Los Angeles, Calif.; broth­ er. Cecil (Penny) of Silver Spring. Maryland; sister. Ardath (Ray) Wilcox of Sunfield; brother. Lynwood (Beth) of Sunfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 27. at the United Church of Big Rapids, the Rev. Jon Fleming presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project Starburst. Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity, or the National Park Foundation. 11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 600. Washington. DC 20036. Jewel M. Morse MARTIN - Jewel M. Morse, of Martin, for­ merly of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday. Dec. 28. 2003. at her residence. Jewel was bom Oct. 23. 1917 in Difiance, Ohio, the daughter of Lloyd and Ruth (Umstron) Shong. A registered nurse. Jewel was a loyal employee at Lucas County Hospital and sev­ eral other health care facilities. On Jan. 28, 1940, she married Ray G. Morse and he preceded her in death on Dec. 31,2001. Jewel and her husband owned and operated Morse Laundromat at Gun Lake for over 30 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wayland. Mrs. Morse enjoyed crafts, crocheting, playing golf and wintering in Arcadia. Florida at the Peace River Campground. Mrs. Morse is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie and Thomas Dumas of Toledo, Ohio, Sandra and Timothy Fink of Toledo, Ohio. Patricia and Jerry Reed of Martin and Carol and Thomas Gerry of Kalamazoo; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; a brother, Darwin Shong; a grandchild. Jennifer Huckabaa; and three great grandchil­ dren, Jonathan Huckabaa, Eric Dumas and Hannah Dumas. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, Pastor Rick Scheibe officiating. Burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church or Wings of Hope Hospice will be appreciated. The family would like to thank home health care provider, Lori, and Hospice nurs­ es: TC, Diane and Patty for the wonderful care given to our mother. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. I Ida Mae Mead| HASTINGS - Ida Mae Mead, age 93. of Hastings, died Saturday. Dec. 27. 2003 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Ida was bom Aug. 4, 1910 in Hastings, the daughter of Bird and Nora (Seeber) Shellenbarger. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1928 aad married Clement (Ted) Mead on Christmas Eve in 1929. Ida was employed first at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, then Pennock Hospital in Hastings as a nurse aid for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ted Mead; son, Paul Mead of Baldwin; two sisters, Ina Sinkler and Izora Wickham. She is survived by her son. Raymond (Martha) Mead of Hastings; six grandchil­ dren; 10 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Wilma Anderson and Mary Eckhoff. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Dec. 30, 2003 at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kathy Brown offici­ ating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials Community may be made to Barry Foundation/Green Gables Home. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Ethel Scott I DELTON - Ethel Scott, age 83. of Delton, passed away Dec. 29, 2003. Mrs. Scott was bom April 24. 1920 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Minnie (McLain) Brewer. On Dec. 20. 1941; she married Stephen G. Scott and he preceded her in death Nov. 10. 1999. A member of the Prudence Noble Chapter of the Eastern Star, she held various offices over the years. A homemaker. Ethel enjoyed her home; especially cooking and baking, and she will be remembered for her Black Forest Tone Cake and Brewers Hash. . Ethel loved her family and spending time with them, and especially loved reading to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by a son. Vem (Lola) Scott of Delton; daughter, Deborah (William) Jager of Kalamazoo; sisters, Lucinda Johnston and Mae (Merle) Fowler, both of Delton; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Stephen; a brother. William and a sister. Ila. The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday. Dec. 31.2003 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Dan Minor officiated. Private interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. �Page 10 - Thursday. January 1. 2003 - The Hastings Banner Barry County’s athletes made sure they didn’t drop the ball in 2003 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor People who like sports often tend to like numbers. So here’s a quick snippet of the top sports stories of 2003. counting them down in a way to make Dick Clark proud. Ten! conference titles by Barry County These are the top five events I witnessed in ‘03 I didn't know when I took this job that I would ever put out a list like this. Well, 1 figured I'd probably do a few lists like this, but I didn't know they’d look like this. There are times when I feel like I need to throw in my two cents about the Lions, or Tigers, or some other happening in pro sports, but I’ve tried my best to focus on our local high school sports or high school sports in general. There aren't a lot of people who get to spill their opinions in print every week, and out of the few people that do a much smaller number use that opportunity to deal with high teams. Nine! wins by Maple Valley’s football team on the season. Eight! years of varsity experience for lady eagers Kortni Matteson and Megan Garvey, who now hold their schools’ scoring marks. Seven! multiplied by two equals the num­ ber of points Hastings grad Tony Bowne scored in CMU’s NCAA tournament win over Creighton last March. Six! area wrestlers medaled at the state finals. Five! district titles for Barry County teams. Four! individuals at the state cross country meet. Three! teams advanced to MHSAA finals competition. school sports. Well, here's the list of my favorite sporting moments of 2003. To be fair, some of them are more than moments. It's a short list Top five. To my surprise four of them come from the high school ranks, and one is a college story with a local twist. Not surprisingly, they all involve playoffs or championships of one kind or another. That's when sports are at their best. When the “thrill of victory" and the “agony of defeat" are magnified. So without further to do, here they are in chrono­ logical order, led by their Banner headlines. 1. Vikes earn a trip to Cereal City next week Delton’s Monique Hoyle (left) sprints past her final competitors towards the 800- Lowell had been a long time nemesis of the Lakewood varsity wrestling team, until last winter when the Vikings scored a victory over the Red Arrows at the Division 2 regional finals in Ionia. The state quarterfinals and semifinals were fun, but they weren't as exciting as this one dual match in February. It was a seesaw battle that went late into the evening. Lakewood took an early lead. Lowell came from behind to lead, then the Vikings tied it back up, before the Arrows captured a three-point lead heading into the meet's final match. Lakewood senior Matt Stowell scored a 3-1 decision in the 171-pound match to tie up the score at 28. and give the Vikings the regional title thanks to their eight flight victories out of 14 total. Making the evening better and worse, it began in Middleville, with the Trojans falling to Coldwater in the regional semifinals. This all happened on a Wednesday night, AKA Banner deadline day. The fine people here were kind enough to hold a page open for me to report on the events instead of waiting a week. The plan was to get the Middleville story, because it’s closer to home base. Well, once the Trojans were knocked I, I figured we couldn't not be there if the Vikings were able to top Lowell. So. I did my best NASCAR impression and headed for Ionia. I'm glad the Vikes won in the regional semi's or it would have been a long trip for nothin', and even more glad that I got to see them win the regional final. meter state championship at the Division 3 state track and field meet last spring. Two! league shakeups affected local teams. One! state champion. For those that don’t know, or just want to remember, here’s what all that meant to 2003. and more. The one state champion. Delton's Monique Hoyle raced to vic»ory in the 800-meter relay at the Division 3 state track and field champi­ onships on the last day in May. She had also qualified for the state meet in the 1600-meter. but was scratched to save her strength for the 800. Hoyle also medaled as part of the Delton girls' 1600-meter relay team along with Katie Smoczynski. Kortni Matteson, and Shanna Tamminga. The four­ some finished sixth in the state. Tamminga also medaled in fifth in the high jump, and Matteson was eighth in the 300meter hurdles. Delton's Kris Oglesbec ran his was to a seventh place medal in the 200meter. The Panthers did all this less than two weeks after both the boys’ and girls’ squads celebrated Kalamazoo Valley Association titles after the league meet at Paw Paw. Maple Valley also had quite a presence at the D-3 state track meet, led by a foursome of female pole vaulters. Tara Gordenski. Lisa Hamilton. Stefanie Joostbems. and zkshley Gordeneer. On a tough day to vault it the finals. Gordeneer reached 10’3 for a fourth place finish. 2. Vikings don’t let South just sail past 1 probably felt like a fan more at this one tha* any other event I’ve covered so far. I don't know why. Probably because I love a good David and Goliath story. It's just a shame Goliath had to win this one. although I don't know if a victory by David would have been as memorable. Saxon fans know how tough South Christian was last year. Hastings fell to the Sailors twice during the O-K Gold boys' basketball season. Sining under the hoop, camera in hand, it was hard not to root for the Vikings. Way down there, it also became painfully obvious that the Vikings didn't have anybody who could match up with current Arizona Wildcat Kirk Walters. A 6' 10 body with a lot of wingspan on top is a lot to shoot over or around. After being down by just three points late in the third quarter, South Christian took off late to take a 56-44 victory then close out the season 27-0 with the Class B state championship. That game against the Vikings had to of made the Sailors a better team down the stretch. There were a lot of emotions running through the locker room at Grand Valley State University that night after the ball game. The Vikings looked like they weren't ready for their season to be over, but best of all they played that way out on the court. also had the best ever finish by a The Maple Valley girls’ were also invited to take part in the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association team finals, an event not sponsored by me MHSAA. There, the girls' combined to finish fourth overall in Division 3. Dan Wilson went from the Lion boys’ team and vaulted his way to an eighth place medal. Valley also had a pair of third place finish­ es at the state meet. The 400-mcter relay team of Amy Abbott. Garvey. Donna Cripe, and Lakewood boy as he crossed the line in fourth place. Melissa Nisse finished third. was one of three events Abbott qualified 3. Ex-Saxon Bowne going to ‘the dance’ tonight Imagine this, a Central grad was excited for the Chippewas to go to the dance. Sure, it was great to watch the Chips knock off Creighton in the first round, and then take on the Dukies. It was great to talk to Hastings' own Tony Bowne a lit­ tle about how he was feeling about the whole experience too. Now I know why so many people around here speak so highly of the former Saxon. Some people think it's too sugary, but I love the ‘One Shining Moment' CBS puts together at lhe end of each tournament, and I was really excited to see Tony diving for a loose ball because it really is "more than a contest” and “more than a race." At least as exciting as the game was the fever that was stirred up in the news­ room while I was.trying to find a way to punch my ticket to Salt Lake City too. I thought it was important for the Banner to have some pictures of a local kid play­ ing in the NC two A tourney. It would have been nice to see the game live too. I had plenty of film in my camera. My pencils were sharp. I think I even had it worked out to get a plane ticket to Utah, but nobody wanted to let me in the door, not Central's athletic department, not the arena in Salt Lake City, not the NCAA. I guess they have the "no candy unless you brought enough for everyone rule.” Then they would have had to let in the guy from Chris Kaman’s hometown news­ paper. and Chris Duhon's, and Daniel Ewing's, and TJ. Meerman's... Lakewood junior Corey Thelen set a new school record with his time at the Division 2 state cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway, and 4.1)K Panthers party in Paw Paw This one was great just because of the sheer joy expressed by the Panthers as they partied. On May 20, 2003 the Delton boys' and girls' track and field teams both won Kalamazoo Valley Association crowns on the same evening in Paw Paw. I guess I don't know what else to say, except if you get the chance look back at me front page of the Thursday, May 22,2003 Banner Volume 150. NO. 21. You'll sec what 1 mean. in. and one of two she medaled in. Abbott also scored a third in the 100-meter hurdles. The other Lions to medal at slate were Meagan Haliiwill. who finished fourth in the discus, and Josh Beardslec who won himself a seventh place medal in the 110-meter hur­ dles. Both the Lion girls* and boys' teams each also earned Southern Michigan Athletic Association titles, but the guys ha d to share theirs with Olivet. While the Division 3 meet was taking place at Comstock Park, at the Division 2 meet in Caledonia Middleville junior Darrin Tape sprinted his way to second place in the 100meter dash. His 10.7 second time in one of the race’s preliminary heats broke the TK school record. Also at the D-2 track and field champi­ onships the Trojan's Jordan Hartley leapt to a sixth place medal in the high jump. In total 15 Trojan boys and girls made it to the state meet. Tape and Hartley had a good day. but their whole team had a good time during lhe conference season. The TK boys’ track and field squad won the O-K Blue title by coming out ahead of Hamilton and Coopersville al the season ending meet. It wasn’t lhe only team of runners which had another good year. The TK girls’ cross country team, after dominating the O-K Blue for years took its winning formula to the O-K Gold and edged out South Christian and Caledonia for the league title. Middleville freshman Rebecca Winchester made it through on her own however, and ran her way to all state honors w ith a 15th place finish. Her time of 18:50.7 at the Division 2 state meet was the fastest lime ever for a TK freshman. The best individual performance at Michigan International Speedway by a local runner was the one turned in by Lakewood junior Corey Thelen who shattered the Viking boys’ cross country record with a 15:57. Best of all he did it in the Division 2 boys’ race to end up fourth overall in the state. With the win. Thelen earned himself All-State honors for the second year in a row. In the Division 3 races at MIS. Delton had two girls’ and a team of boys in the action. DK’s boys’ team, after wrapping up a KVA title, advanced to the state finals for the first time in the program’s history. Led by senior Evan Williams, who finished 119th overall, the Delton boys ended up 26<h out of 27 teams, but it was an experience to See 2003 SPORTS, page 11 5. State cross meet scary in more ways than one This event could make it on its own merit, but thanks to the nickname given by editor David T. Young, it goes along with an entire “24 hours from Hell" package. I was definitely ready for a nap afterwards, but I wouldn't call it hell. On Friday October 31, the Middleville Trojan varsity football team kicked off the 24-plus hour span with their Division 4 district opening playoff game at Hamilton. The Trojans fell 35-20, and it seemed like the playoffs were over as soon as they'd begun for the boys in orange and black, but there wasn't time to dwell on it. The state cross country championships would begin in the morning, just a short jaunt away in Brooklyn. I was probably as overwhelmed with my first visit to MIS as the Delton boys team was. but I made six or seven runs around the course in an out of control van filled with photographers. By the end of the day I felt like an old pro. The Delton fans helped me fell at home, and the day ended with the excitement of seeing Corey Thelen and Rebecca Winchester receive their all state medals, not to men­ tion the entire Nicole Bush finishes next to last thing. But that wasn't all. The medals were handed out just in time for a trip down the road to Addison for Maple Valley’s Division 6 playoff contest. There was just enough time for supper in between. It all ended with the Lions celebrating a dis­ trict championship and the long quiet ride home. To some it -night sound like two football games, and a bunch of cross country meets, but I like to think of it as just one big marathon or maybe a triathlon. Hey if lhe area kids are going to win titles like that I guess I'd be happy to do that some more in 2004. Hastings Scott Redman (top) tries to bring his opponent back down Io the mat in Delton senior Kortni Matteson set a new school record for career points this the Division 2 state individual wrestling finals at the Palace. Redman would wrestle his fall finishing her four years on the varsity way to a third place finish at 145 pounds over the weekend in Auburn Hills. with 907 points. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 1, 2003 — Page 11 2003 SPORTS, continued from page 10 build on. After the runners, the wrestlers turned in some of Barry County’s best performances in 2003. Lakewood. Hastings, and .diddleville. who will all wrestle in the same district in 2004. all won conference titles in ’03. Lakewood had to share its with the eventual state champions from Mason. For the Saxons it was their second straight O-K Gold title. Lakewood has won or shared four straight league titles, and Middleville is up to 14 in a row. As the 03-04 season begins all three teams find themselves ranked in the top ten in the state in Division 2 by the Michigan Wrestling Association. The Viking wrestlers once again made lhe trip to Battle Creek as a team, after winning the district finals in a tie-breaker against lhe powerful squad from Lowell. The victory prompted coach Bob Veitch to provide one of the best quotes of 2003. ”1 told the kids to give me their hearts and fight like dogs, and 1 guess that’s exactly whal they did.” Lakewood would go on to lop Center Line in the Division 2 State Quarterfinals, but then fall to Lapeer West in the semi's. Lapeer West fell to the Vikings’ old foes from the Capital Circuit League, the Mason Bulldogs, in the State Finals. The Viking wrestling tei*m was through too early in Battle Creek, but there was still plen­ ty of wrestling to be done by guys from all lhe local schools at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Of lhe 13 local wrestlers who won their way to the individual stale finals, six of them medaled. A pair of grapplers finished as high as third. Hastings’ Scott Redman, then a junior, scored a third place medal for his perform­ ance in Division 2’s 135-pound weight class. Lakewood’s Tommy Pett, who’d won the slate title in his junior season, closed his sen­ ior campaign with a third place finish in Division 2 at 152 pounds. Brandon Carpenter also medaled for Lakewood, taking sixth place at 140. Hastings also had a second wrestler medal, freshman RJ Morgan earned eight place in the 103-pound flight Middleville and Maple Valley each had one medalist. The Trojans’ Patrick McKeown was sixth at 135 in Division 2, while the Lions’ Ben Boss finished eighth at 135 in Division 3. Led by the wrestlers it was an outstanding winter of 2003 at Lakewood, although it start­ ed with some controversy . After more than a decade with coach Kellie Rowland at the helm, the Viking varsity vol­ leyball team started the 02-03 season with a new coach. Don Nichols. Early on in 2003 however. Lakewood found itself in need of a A year after winning an individual state title. Lakewood’s Tommy Pett (top) returned to the Palace and finished third overall in Division 2 in the 152-pound weight class. new coach. Rowland, who had guided the Vikings as far as the state semifinals left some big shoes to fill. They turned out to be a little too big for Nichols who resigned early in January and was replaced by assistant coach Jeff Duits. Duits went on to lead the Vikings to their 12th straight District Title, and a regional berth where they were knocked off by the Hamilton Hawkeyes. In June, the interim tag was removed and the Vikings began the 2003­ 04 season with Duits as the head of the pro­ gram. A couple of Viking Spikers. Keagan Krauss and Jessie Buche made plans to extend their volleyball careers. Krauss, who graduated in the fall, is currently at Ferris State University playing for the Bulldogs. Buche. who is fin­ ishing her senior season now, signed a letter of intent to play D-l volleyball at George Washington University next fall. Lakewood's boys' basketball team couldn't defend its CCL crown last fall, but made lhe most of their time in the post season by knocking off Middleville once again in the district finals in Delton. The Vikings then advanced to the regional round where they gave the eventual undefeat­ ed Class B state champions from Grand Rapids South Christian all they could handle at Grand Valley State University before failing 56-44. Some of the biggest news didn’t happen on the field. Some of the biggest news was the field. The new sports turf that was installed in Bob White Stadium had plenty of people talk­ ing as it was put down over the summer. The Trojan football team stepped onto the field for the first time for a game September 12, and promptly knocked off the Hastings Saxons in the schools' first ever meeting 41-6. But the Trojans had to go on the road when they made the playoffs at the end of the regular season, and fell in the district opener to the then unde­ feated Hamilton Hawkeyes. Another big off the field story was the fact that the football game between the Trojans and the Saxons was a conference game. The O-K Conference realignment put an emphasis on school size and on location, meaning Middleville and Hastings are now playing the O-K Gold along with the Wayland, Byron Center, South Christian. Wyoming Park, and records at her school. The Panthers' Kortni Matteson set the same record at DK. closing out her career with 907 points. The Trojan boys’ golf team had another strong year, but couldn’t quite keep up with lhe powerhouses in the O-K Gold. The Trojans’ Chase VandenBerg broke a slew of school records on his way to his second straight selection to the all state honorable mention team. There was one big good-bye.at TK in 2003, varsity volleyball coach Cindy Middlebush stepped down after 14 years leading the Trojan ladies. Prior to lhe team's final home contest last winter the players presented her with a framed certificate of appreciation reading, “In recognition of your leadership to the varsity volleyball program over the past 14 years, your present and former athletes thank you for all your contributions." The girls’ basketball program, and the boys' and girls' golf programs at Lakewood also had big good-byes to say at the end of 2003. Lakewood announced the retirement of both boys' golf coach Earl Darby and varsity girls’ basketball coach Mike Maciasz after the fall season, and Rosie Fish retired from her position as girls’ golf coach prior to the 2003 spring season. Along with all the good-byes, basketball fans across the country got to say hello to Hastings’ graduate Tony Bowne. who advanced to the NCAA basketball tournament with the Central Michigan Chippewas. Bowne and the 11th seeded Chips knocked off the sixth seed from Creighton, before falling to the third seeded Duke Blue Devils. Delton's Clay Drewyor heads towards the finish line at Michigan Internationa! Speedway as part of the Panther boys’ cross country team which made the pro­ gram's first ever appearance at the state finals. Holland Christian. The Lansing area schools also completed their realignment for the fall of 2003. The Lakewood Vikings are now a part of the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. which includes DeWitt, Fowlerville, Haslett. Lansing Catholic Central, and Williamston. Getting back to the real stars, the area did have one other stale finals appearance to cel­ ebrate. The Viking girls’ tennis team made its sec­ ond consecutive appearance in the Division 2 state finals this fall, by finishing second over­ all in its regional, led by first singles player Noelle Williams, second singles player Abby Weeks, and third singles play Rachel Meade who won her flight at rcgionals for the second year in a row. *4^- — Lakewood did just what it wanted to at the Sute Finals in Kalamazoo, which was to improve upon 2002's 14th place finish. Tl»c Vikings scored one more win in 2003, and finished in 12th place overall. Some big things happened for the Maple Valley athletic programs in 2003, led by none other than head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt and the Lion varsity football team. No matter what else happens in the Valley, a good post season run by the gridders will top them all. and the '03 Lions had a great run. After a regular season which saw a lot of wins, but tough losses to Olivet early and Portland late, the Lions peaked as the playoffs started and made a run to the rcgionals where they were knocked off by a powerful Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central squad. The Lions did earn some hardware, picking up another district trophy after topping squads from Quincy and Addison, both on the road, in the first two rounds. In typical Mittelstaedt fashion, the coach commented on his fifth consecutive team to make the post season. ’This team improved with every game. They had strong work habits, a strong commitment. They worked hard and got better. It’s just the type of team Delton's John Noto gives a lift to teammate Kris Oglesbee as the Panther boys' and girls* track and field teams celebrated Kalamazoo Valley Association championships in Paw Paw last spring. you want to have." There were a couple other big things to happen in the Valley. The Lion boys’ golf team won lhe SM AA for the second year in a row Lion senior Megan Garvey broke the record for most points in a career by a Lion lady eager. Garvey ended her four-year varsi­ ty career with 1.258 points. She wasn’t the only one setting major Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey (left) made opposing defenses pay over her four year varsity career with the Junior fullback Lance Harvey (34) and the Maple Valley Lions had a good run through the Division 6 playoffs in the fall, before falling in the regional round to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central. t Lions. She set a new program career point record this fall, finishing up with 1,258 points. Maple Valley sent five pole vaulters to last spring’s Division 3 state track and field meet. Ashley Gordeneer was one of two of them to medal, with a fourth place finish. legal notice Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting December 12,2003 AM Board members present; 2 guests. Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Approved Police contract lor 2004. Approved payment lor Chamber of Commerce Dinner. Approved contract with Green Gabies Haven for 1 year. Approved 3 year contract with Hallifax Services. Approved using the haH for Democratic Caucus Feb. 7. 2004. Approved 2004 Convention expenses for any Board member. Adopted 2004 meeting schedule on 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 DO p.m. Amended Library Fund $50. Amended General Fund Budget. Amended budget to include Social Security Services account; Green Gables line item for $2000. Paid outstanding bits. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor omda Notice Of Mortgage Forodoeure Seto THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thie sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evert, your damapee, N any, shall be Nmtted sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Herbert L Smith Jr, a single man and Kathy J. Rutey, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2002, and recorded on March 14, 2002 in instrument 1078531, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 57/100 Dottars ($104,418.57), including inter­ est at 7J5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice a hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 22. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. of Ridgewood Hilfs Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 86. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 18. 2003 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4006878F01 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Hearing Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 14 guests present Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report for 1103. Accepted Department reports Motion to sell ‘97 Crown Victoria for parts to high­ est bidder. Adopted Resolution 03-01 to undertake an aquatic plant control project on Upper Crooked Lake in 2004. Accepted Yard Art s bid for snow removal 2003­ 04. Motion to purchase a drop box tor taxes and bal­ lots. Approved December bills. Meeting adjourned st 9:12 p.m Respectfully submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum, Supervisor omztw FORECLOSURE NOTICE This flrm is a debt collector attempting to col­ S -i— will wet a 08OL Any HI AMI nanon oouenea wwi oe used for thia purpose. If you are in the Military, pteaae contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tammy J. Mesecar a/k/a Tammy Mesecar and Gate Mesecar. Wife and Husband to US Bank, NA, N.D., organized and existing under the laws of The United States of America Mortgagee, dated March 29. 2002 and recorded September 17. 2003 in Document Number 1113474, 3arry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pool­ ing and servicing agreement series 2002-89, by assignment dated July 2. 2002 and recorded October 14. 2003 in Document Number 1115555, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($88,801.49) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM. on Thursday, January 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Comer of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; Thence West 40 Rods for a place of beginning; Thence North 20 Rods; Thence West 110 Feet; Thence South 20 Rods; Thence East 110 Feet to the place of begin­ ning. Commonly known as 5823 Bayne Road. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: December 8. 2003 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement series 2002-B9. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 "877”’ (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Fite No: 03-13542 Pub: 12/11 -1/8 �p*0« 12 — Thursday. January 1. 2003 — The Hastings Banner Opponent conies from behind again Maple Valley record holder setting new marks at LCC For the second straight week the Viking varsity volleyball team went home on a Saturday afternoon disappointed because they didn't close out a match after winning the first game. Lakewood ended up second at the Quaker Invitational Saturday, when they fell to Battle Creek Central in the final 15-3.11-15.5-15. “We will be a very good team when we can learn to finish teams off when we have them down." said Lakewood coach Jeff Duits. After sweeping through pool play 3-0, Lakewood faced Lansing Eastern in the semi­ final and beat them 15-8. 15-3. Jesse Buche had led lhe Vikings on the day with 54 kills, 39 digs, and four aces. Abby Chase had 83 assists. The Vikings play at Battle Creek this Saturday in the Harper Creek Invitational. ' “This will be a big challenge for us." said Duits. “There are always lots of good teams there but we will be prepared." Maple Valley graduate Miranda Farr earned 2003 Al) American National Junior College Athletic Association status in her first season at Lansing Community College by placing 46th in the nation this year in After losing an early lead against an opponent late in a tournament for the second week in a row. Chelsea Brehm. Emily Goodemoot and the rest of the Viking volleyball team were unable to get back on track to take a tournament title. Texas. Starting her second season at LCC. Farr placed first at Saginaw Valley State University on December 5. 2003 with a vault of 11’7 setting the LCC school record and the SVSU meet record. She placed first on December 12. 2003 at the Grand Valley State University Holiday Open Invitational Meet with a vault of 11’ 1. Farr holds the Maple Valley high school record with a vault of 10’6. and finished sec­ ond in the state her senior year at Valley. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 53; 4 Horsemen 42; Thee Froggers 38; Gutter Dustes 37; Barlow Florist 37; Sunday Snoozers 36; Croc Hunters 35; Thunder Alley 34; Red Dog 34; Sandbaggers 33; Whatever 32; Russ-N-Us 32; Funky Bowlers 30. Womens High Games and Series • K. Lancaster 190-494; K. Howell 151-426; K. Oakley 192; M. Snyder 178; M. Simpson 177; D. Krallman 166; B. Vugetveen 164; C. Oakley 147; P. Lambert 140; P. Lambert 140; J.Giar 133; K. Wendorff 130. Mens High Gaines and Series - B Falconer 227-579; D. Lambert 246-570; J. Cantwell 191-551; S. Krallman 205-533; J. Smith 207-525; R. Wendorf 172-462; B. Drayton 173-459; T. Barlow 147-407; C. Sanborn 247; K. Hammontree 198; M. Vugteveen 177; J. Brehm 147. Bowlerettes Kent Oil & Propane 45-19; Viking 40-24; NBT 39-25; Hecker Agency 35-29; Dean's Dolls 33-31; Carlton Center Bulldozing 29­ 35; Railroad Street Mill 27-37. Good Gaines and Series - C Mugridge 204-547; L. Dawe 165; S. VanDenburg 190­ 558; J. Pettengill 152; L. Elliston 213-552; C. Hurless 148; E Ulrich 171-458: B. Hathaway 185-462; S. Merrill 187; S. Dunham 165-475; J. Hamilton 175-484; K. Fowler 185-484; B. Maker 166; T. Christopher 173-469; N. Potter picked up a 2-10 split. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! (File photo) LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forectoouro Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBLJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may bo reedndod by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, If any, chan bo limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aate, piua Intoraet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Philip J. McKiernan. Jr., a single man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Plus of America Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 10.2001. and recorded on April 27,2001 in instrument 1058739, and assigned by sax! Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated April 10. 2001 recorded on April 27. 2001 in instrument 1058740, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Three And 08/100 Dolars ($230,403.08). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some pan of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on January 15.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Sunrise Shores PtaL accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Pago 42, Barry County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period Sian bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 11. 2003 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.583.1309 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Ina 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 8006121F01 (12rt1H1/1A)4) ««-• FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt coSector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose 11 you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Richard W. Knauss and Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife to Long Beach Mortgage Company. A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1997 and recorded January 5. 1998 in Document No. 1006031 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Wachovia Bank. NA fka First Union National Bank, as Trustee tor American Residential Eagle Certificate Trust 1996-1. by assignment dated December 18. 2003 received and recorded by December 30.2003, Barry County Records. On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Czj Thousand Four Hundred Eleven Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($71,411.77) including inter­ est 11.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 130PM. on Thursday. February 5.2004 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoouro Sate TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WM_L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reednded by the fofwctoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bs limltsd sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sate, phis Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G Pool, and Tammy Lee Pod, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 30.1994. and record­ ed on October 3.1994 in Uber 616 on Page 52. and modified by agreement dated August 4, 1999. and recorded on October 22. 1999 in instrument 1036937. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Six And 02/100 Dollars ($44,766.02). including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under Ute power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on January 29. 2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 or tne Nonnwest 1/4 Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North line of Sherman Street and the East line of Middle Street, running thence North 45 feet to South line of Lot formerly owned by John Bell, thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 feet, thence West to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please call FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB f/k/a First Security Savings Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File <OO6734F01 MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may bo rescinded by the toroctoolng mortgagee. In met event, yow oumogoo, w any, onoe do wmnod ooteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piua interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Doreen Andrus, a married woman and Kim Laurence Andras. her husband, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 16.2001. and record­ ed on November 20, 2001 in instrument 1070517, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($63,557.92). including interest al 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West: thence south 87 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East 1924.49 feet along the North line of said Section 22; thence South 02 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 60.99 feet to the South right of way line of Highway M-43 and the point of beginning thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds East 349.88 teet along said South right of way line thence South 02 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 375.00 teet thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds West 349.98 teet; thence North 02 degrees 22 min­ utes 51 seconds East 375.00 feet to the pomt of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated December 25. 2003 For more information, please call: FC J 248 593 1311 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite 8006840F01 cm.-™ Pub 12/25 - 1/15 Said premises v sllualM'.n UMgl bl Mddtevillc. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of ihe Middtevilte Downs Addition 82. Village of Miodtewite. according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 13. Commonly known as 816 Greenwood St. Middtevilte Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 22 2003 WKftQYMBink. NA fta Fnt Union NMonh Bank as Trustee tor American Residential Fagin hBWfcWBTMtlNIM Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: 36150 Dequindre rid. Ste B1Q Storting HNghM. Ml 483W (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Fite No 03-19781 Pub: 1/1 -1/29 Notice Of Mortgage Foractoaure Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLf ECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AjTY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damogee, If any, ahott ba limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrel R. Slaughter and Valerie A. Slaughter, husband and wife, original mortgagors). to JTD Financial LTD DBA Freedom Financial Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated July 12.2001, and recorded on July 25,2001 in instrument 1063631, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending, Inc as assignee by an assignment recorded on July 25, 2001 in instrument 1063632, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four And 67/100 Dollars ($153394.67). m^udmg inter­ est at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a: public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on January 29. 2004 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: a property 295.51 feet North and South by 250 feet East and West described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 28, Township 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, a distance of 605.02 feet East from the North 1/4 point The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25, 2003 For more information, please call. FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Homeside Lending, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8007360F01 Short Foredoee Notice-Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. 8 ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: FRANCES A. BUTLER, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS"), sotety as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22.2002, and recorded on March 1,2002, in Instrument No. 1075734, Barry County Records. Michigan, and Re-Recorded on March 7. 20002, in Instrument No. 1076162. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($90.655 71). including interest at 7.6255 per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 130 o'clock p.m., on January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of section 6, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing 1204.5 feet West and 1090.25 teet North of the East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52* West 50 teet; thence South 47*X' West 50 feet; thence South 45* X' West 50 teet; thence South 41* West 50 feet; thence South 36*30' West 200 feet, thence South 32° West 50 feel: thence South 9*X' West 50 feet for a place of beginning thence South 29° Wesi 50 feet, thence South 59 S East 100 feet; thence North 28* East 70.75 teet; thence North 71* West 100 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate untess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 4. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . CMERS"). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successor and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HHIs. Michigan 48334 THM RRM BA DWT GPU FCTQR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DtBL ANY MKMMADON □eiAECDwiLLBEusEDHMiHArpuft: POSE. PLEAlf CONTACT OUR QfflCt AT THE NUMBER WWW F YOU AHEM ACTIVE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Oram and Robin L Orem, Husband and Wife, to Amoriquest Mortgage, mortgagee, dated October 4. 2002 and recorded October 21. 2002 in Document# 1089748. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the m*m of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred and 47/100 Dollars ($119,600.47) including interest at the rate of 9.825% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given thet the mortgage w« bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bony County. Michigan at 130 p.m. on February 5,2004. The premises are located in the Village of Middtevilte. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 8 of the Keefer's Addition to the '.'‘Wage of Middled, accordtng to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate. Pago 40. The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such safe, untess the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be M days from the date of the safe. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated January 1,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquesl Mortgage. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 214.1006 omthm Pub: 1/1 -1/29 BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WAL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may ba limited aotety to the return of toe bid amount tendered at sate, piua IntoreaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery Groendyfce, a married man and Patricia Groendyko. a married woman, joint tenants w/Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Ina, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2002, and recorded on November 21.2002 in instrument 1092166, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Nine And 44/100 Dotera ($123,039.44). indudtog inter­ est at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a aate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 130 PM, on January 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest IM of Section 25 Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said section; thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 36 sec­ onds West 660.0 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 0 degrees 02 minutes 36 seconds West 200.00 teet along the West Ine; thence North 89 degrees 47 minuies 43 seconds East 400.0 feat; thence South 0 degrees 02 min­ utes 36 seconds East 2003 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 43 seconds West 400.0 feet along the North line of the South 660 feet of said Southwest 1M to the place of beginning. Subject to a right of way for loop road over the West 33.0 feet thereof. T he redemption period shaB be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #005809F01 THMFMMaAnraTGaiffCTnRAnBrrMG TP cm 1FCT A DFBT ANY BTORMATOi 0BTABMD WB4-BE UBEP FOR THAT FURPOBE. MABE CONTACT PUR OFFICE AT Tim—TR BROWF YOU ART M1CTTYF Default has been made in the oondWonc of a mortgage made by Kemetti L Burton, Monted end Tammy L Burton. Merited, to Rrotar Bank. NA, mortgagee, doted March 16. 1999 and recorded March 24. 1999 in Document Number 1027005, Barry County Records. Said mortgage io now held by BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE by assignment deled November X. 2000 and recorded on August 28, 2001 in Document Number 1065540. Barry County Records. There is daimad to be due on ouch mort­ gage the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Sevan Hundred Eighty and 74/100 Dolars ($92,780.74) inducting interest at the rate of 8.89% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and tw ctatutee of toe State of Mtahigan. notice is hereby given toel toe mortgage wB bo foredoeed by a aate of the mortgaged premtoae, or come part of them, at pubic venue at the Berry County Courthouoo in Hastings in Barry County, Mktoigan at 130 p.m. on February 5,3004. The premiooe are located in too Cly of Heettngs, Barry County, Mfchigan, and are deecribed as: Beginning at a point on toe East too of Section 24. Town 2 north. Range 8 Woot. dfetent 1360 test North of toe South too of toe North SB acree of toe South 1/2 of the Nortoe Mt 1M of said Section 24; thence West parallel with said South too of toe North X acres, a dtotanco of 331 feet; thence North paraM wftostedEaet section too 1X teat; toonoo Eaet 331 toot to too East section toe; thence South 1X toot to too ptooe of beginning. Subject to an easement over too Easterly X teat tor Pubic Highway purpoooe. The redemption period shal bo 6 montoc from too date of ouch eate, unteM too property Io deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 96003241a, in vtoich caoo toe redemption period ohel bo X days from too dteo of too aate. The foredocmg mortgagee can rescind toe octo in toe event a 3rd party buys too property and toore la a simuttaneous reaohUon wtth toe borrower. Doted: January 1, M94 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION, AS TRUSTEE. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.1518 Mmao Pub: 1/1 -1/29 TMBRRMMAOaTCOLLECTORArnBBFTMG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY BtFORMAPON WE OBTAM WMX BE UBK) FOR THAT HJRPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may ba reactodad by Ma foracteeing awngagoa. la that evonL your dteaagea, N any, shal ba SMS- MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has been made In too condMone of a mortgage made by John Acker. Jr., a single man, original mortgagors), to Chaco Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, doted Jmo X. 2003, and recorded on July 11, 2003 In Instru­ ment 1108294, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wachovia Bank, NA aeTraoteo as aooignM by an assignment dated July 22, 2003 recorded on November 25.2003 in instrument 1118203, in Barry County Records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is ctekned to bo duo si toe dote hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Six Hundred FiftyTwo md 65/1X Dolars ($1X.862.85). Inckxting interest at 8.375% per annum. Under too power of sate containod In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given toot said mortgage «B bo toroctooad by a sate of too mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on January 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described m: Lot 40 of Supervisor"s Pte! of too VBago of Praktovba. ateo described m Wtows: Commencing at a point 46 links West and X Chtene and 81 Links South of too IM poet on too North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 Wed running thence East 3 Chains, 75 Links; thence North 2 Chaine 86 Links; thence West 3 Chteis md 75 Links; thence Souto 2 Chaine 88 Links to the piece of beginning. Bony County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 montoe from too date of ouch sale. unteM doterminod aban­ doned In accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a. in which com too redemption period ahel bo X days from too dote of such sate. Dated: December 11.2003 For more information, ptease cal: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott A TrotL P.C. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank, NA as trustee 30400 Totegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate #003459F01 wo �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 1. 2003 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES This firm Is a debt collector attempting to cof•act ■ oauc. Any inrormarion oocawwu win do used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C Knobloch. Husband and Wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5. 2002* and recorded June 12.2002 in Instrument No. 1062039. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight and 22/100 Dolars ($180,528.22) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on January 8. 2004. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and 9 of East Big Gifcey Liber 5 of Plats. Page 18, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 4. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221.1538 ■«* (12/403-1/1/04) THtt RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Zamora, a married man and Alison M. Zamora signing to waive her dower and homestead rights, to Fifth Third Mortgage-Mi, LLC. mortgagee, dated August 21, 2002 and recorded August 29. 2002 in Document No. 1066583, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of SeventyFive Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 30/100 Dolars ($75,9123) including interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgaj* wN be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on January 15, 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Southeast comer of section 36, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Bany County. Michigan and running thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 1263.53 feet along the South line of said section 36 to the center of M-78; thence Northeasterly 1899 teet along the center of M-78 to the centerline of Huff Road; thence West 345 feet afono the centerline of Huff Road to the true place of beginning; thence South 198 tear; Sience West 220 feet; thence North 198 teet to ths center of Huff Rood; thence East 220 teet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess the property is drterminod abandoned in accordance with MCLA {600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. The fore­ dosing mortgagee can rescind lhe sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Doted: December 11.2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Fifth Third Mortgago-MI. LLC . r.V/. I Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Hh No. 200.1014 Pub: 12711 -118 Nobeo Of Mortgaga Foractobin Salo TMS RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAN WSX RE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CO.ITACT OUR OFF1C E AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MSJTARV DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNa aala may ba raednded by Via toradoaing morlgagaa. b. that eaanu your Vaaiagaa, If any, alias ba 8m«ad aoialy to tha return of tha bid amount landarad at aala, piua MaraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made in tha conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Hoffman and Brenda S. Hoffman, huabend and wife. original mortgagorfa). Io First Chicago NBO Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 4. 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999 in inatrumerit 1026380. and assigned by said Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. aa aaaignee by an assignment dated September 16. 1999 recorded on January 10. 2000 in instrument 1039956. m Bary County Records. MkTagan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Eignt Thousand Four Hundred Ton And 40/100 Defers ($166.410.40). including intereat at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtf be toredoaed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at putAc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 p.m . on January 29.2004 Sad premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Bary County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32. Noflke South Lake Shore Plat No 2. according to me recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 75. Barty County Records The redemption period ahaa be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determmed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800 3241a in which case the redemption per od shal be X days from tre. date of such sae Dated December 25. 2003 For more ntormaticn, please CA." FC D 248 593 1309 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 20C Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File »00624SF01 „ Robert A Tremain A Associates. P.C. la a debt colector and are are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will ba used for thit purpoM. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by TOMMY R. RICHARDS. A SINGLE MAN to REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee, dated November 2.2001. and recorded on November 14, 2001, as lnstrun*ent No. 1069721 Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of eleven thousand seven hundred twenty nine and 25/100 Dollars ($11,729.25). including interest at 7.1255 per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage a. jd the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m. on January 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: FILE NUMBER: 08-005-073 PARCEL I: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 11. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50’ 56° WEST 789.39 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34’ 45' WEST 256 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59* 55* EAST 220 00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR JORDAN ROAD The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25. 2003 REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, PC. 401 South Okj Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information ptease call. (248) 540-7701 ob«7,m Notice Of Mortgage Fofectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your demagec. If any, ahaM bo limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton, a married man. joined by Kathy Hamilton, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999. and recorded on May 5. 1999 in instrument 1029119, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated April 29, 1999 recorded on November 19, 1999 in instrument 1038254. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ore Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 44/IX Dollars ($117,775.44), including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described as foltows: Commencing at the east 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South along foe East Hne of said Section 20, 509.62 teet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence south 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West along the centerline of said Highway M-43 and its extension Southwesterly. 1373.61 feet; thence South 08 degrees X minutes 00 seconds West. 29.47 teet to the Point in the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road and the place of beginning; thence North 66 degrees 49 minutes 25 seconds East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road, 1X.99 feet; thence South X degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds West X1.52 feet; thence North 70 degrees 22 min­ utes 19 seconds West. 110.60 teet; thence North 03 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East. 205.45 teet to the centertine of said Gumsey Lake Road; thence South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 99.95 teet; thence North 59 degrees 41 min­ utes 25 seconds East continuing along the center­ line of said Gumsey Lake Road, 50.11 feet; thence North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East con­ tinuing along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road, 7.X feet to the place of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 feet of the above described parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road, being sub­ ject to an easement for public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months fron the date of such safe, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife S008614F01 owttmo Pub: 12/25 - 1/15 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 HoUce Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBERBELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of thebid amount tendered al sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel A. Rudd and Mandy M. Rudd, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan operating name of Charter One Bank, FSB.. Mortgagee. dated July 17, 2001, and recorded on August 13, 2001 in instrument 1064717, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Th.rty-Seven And 55/100 Dollars ($134,737.55). including interest at 7% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan. The parcel may also be described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4, Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning al the Northeast comer of said Section; thence South X degrees 49 minutes 50 seconds West 220.0 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 69 degrees X minutes 43 seconds West 1*120.65 teat paralei with the North line of said Section, thence North X degrees 45 minutes X seconds East 220.0 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4. Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees X minutes 43 seconds East 1320.96 teet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for McCann Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated December 25. 2003 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Charter One Bank, NA f/k/a First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan operating name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5322 Fife 4008653F01 oauran Pub: 12/25-1/15 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OfTTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (246) 362-61X F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas Smith and Mtefeea A. Smith, hus­ band and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 26th day of July. A.D.. 2X0. and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of August. A.D. 20X in Document No. 1047711 of Bany Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. in-wit the 24th day of September AD. 2X1, assigned Io Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking association f/k/a/ Bankers Trust Company of California, N A, as trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan trust 2000LB1, thru mesne assignments and recorded on October 4. 2X1 in the office of Register of Deeds in Document No. 1067591 for said County of Barry Records. Said assignment recorded February X. 2002 in Document No. 1075229. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $61,815.18 (Sixty one thousand. Eight hundred fif­ teen dollars and eighteen cents) including interest there on at 10.95% (ten point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of January, A.D., 2004, at IX o'clock said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a safe at pubic auction. Io the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouee in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage, which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of tend situated in the Village of Woodland, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: RIDERA LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing at a point 41.5 rods East and 18.5 rods South ol the Northwest comer post of Section 22, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, as a Place Ot Beginning; thence South untH it intersects with the North boundary line of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company's Right-Of-Way; thence North to the Place of Beginning; thence East 4 rods; 12 feet 4.5 inches; thence South until again inter­ sects the North boundary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right­ Of-Way; thence foltowing the North boundary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way in a Southwesterly direction to the place first intersected; thence North on said first line of Place of Beginning, except: A parcel ol land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 31 seconds East, 684.75 feet along the North line of said Section 22; thence South 461.25 feet; thence South 1X feet 2 inches of a Place of Beginning; thence North 1X feet 2 inches; thence East 78.37 feet; thence South 37 feet 9 inches; thence Southwesterly in a straight hne. 105 feet 4 inches, more ore fess, to the Place of Beginning Tax !D: 03-15-110-147-X The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such safe, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days kom the date of such sale Dated: December 18. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P58X1) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Wortman, Weinberg & rets Co., LPA 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48X1 WWR403X7532 (12/18-1/15) I Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the forectoelng mortgagee. In thet event, your damages, N any; shall ba HmM•d aotety to lhe return of the bM amount tendered al sale, plus InteraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condtims of a mortgage made by Lawrence Howlett III, a married man and Cheryl A Howteti signing to subordinate dower and homestead rights, original mortgagor(s). to Community Mortgage Services, Inc., e Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 13. 2X0. and recorded on July 17. 20X in instiument 1046815. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp as assignee by an assignment dated July 21. 20X recorded on September 15. 20X in instru­ ment 1049517, In Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctaimod to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Seven And 25/1X Dollars ($63,697.25), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In sted mort­ gage and the statute In ouch caao matte and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo foroctoood by a sate of the mortgaged pramtoes, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings al IX PM, on January 22, 2004. Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are daecribod as: The North 1/2 of Lot 6 and the Weal 1 rod of the North 1/2 of Lot 7 of Block 10 of H. J. Kenffeids Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Wage, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9. EXCEPT: Beginning at a point on the West Ine of Lot 6. Btock 10 of the Plat of Wage of Hastings. Addition by H. J. Kentfield, in the City of Hastings, distent North 66.X feet from the Southwest comer ot said Lot 6; thence North 1.X teet; thence North W degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 teat; thence South X degrees X minutes X seconds Weet 1 JO teet; to a point which lies North X degrees X minutes X seconds East 66.X teet from the North Ine of East Bond Street (X teet wide); thence South X degrees 49 Canutes 11 seconds Weet 63.X teet to the point of beginning The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the dale of such sate. Dated: December 18. 2003 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248.583.1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attnmmm For Chasa Manhattan Mortaaoa Com Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THtt RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eato mey be reeCkStieo toy the torectootng mortgagee^ In ad eotaty to Me return of Me toM amount ten­ dered at aate, piua IntereaL MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie M. Meeuwes and Elaine K. Meeuwes, husband and wife, ordinal mortgagors), to Vsndyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 22.1989. and recorded on May 7.1999 in instrument 1029246, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated May 12. 1999 recorded on August 27, 1999 in instrument 1034578, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cteimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen And 58/IX Dolare ($117,316.X), inciudtog interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouee in Hastings al 1X PM, on January X, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section X, Town 4 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the Norf, 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South X degrees X minutes West 613.82 feet along the North ine of said Section to the piece of beginning; thence South X degrees X minutes 35 seconds West 263.0 teet along the East line of the West 7X teet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South X degrees X minutes Weet 249.0 feet; thence North X degrees X minutes 35 seconds East 263.X teet; ttwnce North X degrees X min­ utes East 249.X teet along the North line of said Section to the place ot beginning, Barry County Records. Subject to highway right of way for Green Lake Road. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.583.13X Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fife «XTB96FO1 oMrrin THK^RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE1IPT- IHElfUiiBER BELOWJF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Lawrence W Knobloch and Madeline C Knobloch. Husband and Wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5. 2002 and recorded June 12.2002 in Instrument No 10620X. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred EightyTwo Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 34/IX Dolars ($182.12234) including interest at the rate of 12.X% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 :X p.m. on February 5.2004. The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of East Big Gilkey Plat as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 18. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date c4 such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X.324la, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of the safe. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 1.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaktomtaCorporation .AsMortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 221 1538 onttmt Pub: 1/1 - 1/29 NPDCEQFFQRfaOSURF THIS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WUBE USED FORTMAT PURPOSE. Detaul has been made in the condttons of a cer­ tain Mortgage made by Craig S. VSneck, a single man and JM R. Zoet, a single woman, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated December 10. 2X1, and recorded in the Office of the Register ot Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 27,2X1, in Document No. 1072094, on which Mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum Of $141334.07, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of safe contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2004, at 1X p.m., on lhe steps ot the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for safe and sold io the NghedbiMef. at puMostee, for foe pur­ poee of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon aid Mortgage, together with interest at 15.X percent per annum, legal costs, ettomny and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as tolows, to-wit: Parcell: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; described as com­ mencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section X; thence South X Degrees 19* 4F East 1321X teet along the North line of said Section X; thence South X Degrees 57*4r West 1113.X feet alorg the East me of the West 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4 of said Section X to foe true Point of Beginning; thence South X Degrees 5T4F Weet 220.X feel along said East Hne; thence North 89 Degrees 02*13* West 1M.X teet; thence North X Degrees 57*4F East 220.X teet; thence South X 02*13* East 198.X teet to foe Place of Beginning, togeth­ er with and subject to a private easement appur­ tenant thereto for ingress, egress, and pubic utfity purposes for Butterfly Lane, described separately. Description of Butterfly Lane: A strip of land X teet wide, X teet each side of a centerline described as fotiows; beginning at a point on the North Hne of Section X. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Distant South 89 Degrees 19'49' East 1068.X feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section X; thence South X Degrees 5T4F West. 232.X teet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.X teet and foe chord of which bears South 04 Degrees 46*34* East. 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 549 95 teet and foe chord of which beers South 04 Degrees 46*34* East 109 99 test; thence South X degrees 57*4T West 2076.96 teet; thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the r&Jius of which is 9X.51 teet and the chord ol which bears South X Degrees 23*11* West. 278.47 teet to foe North line of State Road and the Point of Ending. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of safe untess the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be foirty (X) days from the date of safe or aban­ donment, If abandonment occurs after safe. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (PX1X) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (X1)941-98X Dated: December 3, 2003 (1/8) Hastings Charter Township Schedule of Meetings 2004 January 13 July 13 February 10 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 TIME: 7X p.m. PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hal 885 River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Ph 269-946-9690 Hastings Charter Township wH provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services to handicpaped individuais upon 5 days notice to the Clerk. �Page 14 - Thursday. January 1. 20C3 - The Hastings Banner POLTCFBE'A’T Corrections officer’s court date changed WOODLAND - For Ross Lee Meehan. 38. of Woodland, a pre-examination set for Dec. 30 was adjourned until Jan. 14 in Barry County District Court for second-degree criminal sexual assault of a female inmate in Barry County Jail while he was on the job as a corrections offi­ cer. Meehan was lodged in Kent County Jail on the Barry County charges until Dec. 23 when he posted bond, which was lowered to $15,000 from $50,000, said the Kent County Sheriff’s Department. Meehan has been a corrections officer in the jail since 1998. He does not patrol the roads as the deputies do nor does he have arrest powers or cany a firearm, said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. The inmate is no longer in custody. She has been released because she finished her obliga­ tion to the county, said DeBoer. Meehan wa« arraigned Friday, Dec. 19, on the charge. DeBoer said, “It’s a regrettable situation and we’ll follow it through the courts and see whal happens." Toddler, ‘drive*’ into path of poke car Helen Mudry survived the crash but her car did not Drunk driver arrested after crash Staff Writer Drunken driving hit home personally to J- was hit by a drunken driver. Although recovering, she’s physically and from home when Lester L. Fay, 37, of Hastings wheeled out of a friend’s driveway psychologically shaken by the incident, she Ad Graphics when reporter Helen Mudry’s car was totaled in a crash Tuesday. Dec. 23. on Coats Grove Road, five miles west of M­ said. ”1 have a few aches and a lot of grotesque­ ly colorful purple bruises, but I survived." onto the country road, crossing both lanes of traffic to make a three-point turn so he could 66 Highway. Mudry, reporter for the Lakewood News. she said. Mudry had been grocery shopping for a Christmas Eve dinner and was five miles by Susan Temere The Hastings Banner and The Reminder. head back to Hastings. Mudry’s air bag exploded, and she was wearing her seat belt. She suffered a cut on her arm and severe bruising. The force of the collision caused the roof of her 1998 Cavalier to buckle in a ripple effect. Inside her vehicle, a milk jug and Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 three dozen eggs burst. “I had family and happy holiday thoughts on my mind as I drove home," Mudry said. Neither Fay nor his daughter were hurt. Fay is being charged with driving a vehi­ cle while intoxicated and child endanger­ ment. said a spokesperson for the Barry 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUP: female, $175. (269)795­ 2106 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, ga­ rage, nice yard, $300 down, $560 per month. Call Suzi, (269)945-6280 DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 GENERAL LABOR: now ac­ cepting applications for Lumber Handlers. Entry wage is $7.75/hr., which in­ cludes an attendance bonus. Job requires High School di­ ploma or equivalent prefer­ red and proven ability to learn and accept change. Onthe-job training, with in­ creased wages for additional skills attained. Medical bene­ fits available following 120 days of hill time employ­ ment Free life & LTd insur­ ance, 401 (k). Qualified can­ didates apply in person to: Buskirk Lumber Company, 319 Oak EOE Street Freeport. NEWER COUCH FOR SALE: WAS DESIGNED FROM A SECTIONAL COUCH. BOTH PIECES DISCONNECT. DUAL RE­ CLINER. BOUGHT NEW $1,700. SELLING FOR $1,000. CALL (269)948-7921. OVER SIZED BURGUNDY CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN $275. COUCH: FABRIC IS BURGUNDY GREEN k KHAKI, $500. CALL (269)948-7921. I WISH TO THANK my f mily and friends for the cards, visits & gifts to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Inez Miller. THE FAMILY OF Don Kosbar want to thank the First Baptist Church, their Rock Group, Hospice, neighbors, friends and family for all the care, love, flowers, food and mostly prayers showm during Don's illness and funeral. Donna Kosbar and family HELLO GOD! I called tonight to talk a little wnile... I need a friend who’ll listen to my anxiety and trial. You see, I can't quite make it through a day just on my own: I need your love to guide me so I'll never feel alone. I want to ask you please to keep my family safe and sound. Come and fill their lives with confidence for whatever fate they're bound. Give me Faith, Dear God, to face each hour throughout the day, and not to worry over things I can't change in any way. I thank you, God, for being home and listening to my call; for giving me such good advise when I stumble and fall. Your number, God. is the only one that answers every' time. 1 never get a busy signal, never had to pay a dime. So thank You, God, for listening to my troubles and my sorrows. Goodnight, God. I iove You, too. And I'll call again tomorrow. Love, Daisy Lamberton A great friend and companion. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barn-, Kent Counties since 1985. Cal’ (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. 1ST IN MICHIGAN: Un­ contested divorce since 1976. Call Divorce Consultant at (269)623-6399 or (269)388­ 3462. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $6,000. Call (269)948­ 4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $9,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE* Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $1,200. Call (269)948-4190. County Sheriff’s Department The charges will be Fay’s second offense for drunken driving. He was released on a SI 00 bond. Besides her injuries, the financial impact of replacing a paid-off, six-year-old car is an additional burden, which will last longer than the physical impact, she said. The Cavalier was a birthday gift from her mother and late father. "It seems the law has become complacent over this phenomena of drunk driving.” Mudry said. "Politicians talk about getting tough, but lhe drunks are still on the road." Identity theft: The crime of the 21st century government and private sector estimates. Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information to establish cred­ JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs. Turf tires, $7,500. Must sell call (269)948-4190. reported in The New York Times, the aver­ age cost to consumers is $1,180, plus 60 or more hours spent repairing credit history. DELUXE APARTMENT IN HASTINGS: 2 bedroom with attached garage and auto opener. Landlord pays heat. Includes appliances, locked storage, secure entry and more. Located at State Road and Church Street 1 block east of Broadway, $650 per month. Call for appoint­ ment, (269)948-4167 or 616­ 893-7598. FOR RENT: 2-1/2 bedroom house with main floor laun­ dry, brand new furnace, lo­ cated in Nashville, $625 per month. Ready to move in Jan. 5th, $625 plus security deposit. Please call (517)852­ 1822 leave message. 1 UltHlhiln I 1993 CHEVY LUMINA: 2 door, Am/FM/CD, newer tires/batterv, 150K+. $700 obo. (269)945-3185 '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very clean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FRESH NEW FINANCING now available at Fresh Start Auto, call or stop in for more information, (269)965-0755, 234 E. Columbia, Battle Creek. \lobih Huhh \ FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME ON GUN LAKE FOR RENT: $125 a week deposit required. Sor­ ry, no pets. (616)291-5012 HASTINGS - The 18-year-old Allendale man who fell 15- to 20-feet Dec. 22 at the con­ struction site for the new Hastings City Bank, was discharged from Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Jeffrey W. Dalman suffered head and ankle injuries. A family member said Dalman left the hospital the same day he was treated. Sgt Jeff Pratt of the Hastings Police Department said. The construction worker was removed from the building site by the Hastings Fire Department and co-workers, said police. He was air lifted to the Grand Rapids hospital by AeroMed, police said. Man arrested for cMd neglect HASTINGS - A 24-year-old Hastings nun was arrested Tuesday morning, Dec. 23. on an outstanding warrant for child neglect and is lodged in the Bany County jail. Initially, Hastings police responded to a domestic dispute at an apartment in the 600 block of Barfield Drive, but determined no assault took place, only a verbal argument Woman charged with domestic assault HASTINGS - A 23-year-old Hastings woman was arrested for domestic assault Friday morning, Dec. 26, in the 200 block of W. Clinton Street The victim, a 24-year-old male, told Hastings police that be and his wife were arguing over Christmas matters when she become angfy, shoved him and punched him in the stomach. Hostings police said. During the argument, the inter.*-* of the home was damaged, police said. HASTINGS - A 26-year-old Hastings woman was arrested Saturday, Dec. 27. in the 500 block of E Mill Street after it was learned she was consuming alcohol in violation of her pro­ bation. Hastings police initially were responding to a civil dispute, when the violation was discov­ ered, they said. This year, more than 750.000 Americans will be victims of identity theft, according to FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. II! Construction worker suffers injuries Alcohol leads to probation violation it. purchase items or borrow money in your / '•! A'< HASTINGS - A toddler just under two years old awoke from his car seat to find no parent in the running vehicle. He unbuckled his car seal, climbed into the driver’s seal and put the vehicle in gear. The van traveled over four lanes on S. Hanover Street into the path of Hastings police Sgt Jeff Pratt. "The van passed in front of me," Pratt said. “I had to brake to avoid hitting it It jumped the curb and came to a stop. The dad came flying across the road to see if the boy was OK. The mom was so scared she wouldn’t let go of him. The child only had a red mark behind ills ear.” The father left the boy in the van while he went into Stefano’s Pizza to pick up his wife who was working inside. ”1 want to issue a warning that things happen when kids are left alone ” Pratt said. “It takes about five seconds to remove a child from their car seat and take them with you. I have four children of my own. So, 1 can understand the convenience of leaving them there. But it’s not always the best decision.” name. The incidence of this fraud is growing: millions could eventually be affected. As Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family's finances: • Don’t release your financial information, Teens arrested on pot charges HASTINGS - Two Hastings teenagers war arrested Dec. 3 and posted bond Dec. 9 for pos­ session of marijuana with intent to deliver and for maintaining a drug house. Both Ricky Krebs and James Sivitis are scheduled for a Jan. 16 pre-exam. A third man from Hastings. John Coe, 24, was arrested Dec. 6 and pleaded guilty to fur­ nishing alcohol to minors. Coe received a 60-day jail sentence, which will be suspended upon payment of $1,095 in court costs. He was given credit for 30 days served tn jail. The arrests stem from an investigation that began Nov. 18 after police responded to a com­ plaint about an unwanted person and loud noise at an apartment in the 600 block of S. Hanover Street. When police arrived, they encountered five minors, who were consuming alcohol Also, police observed drugs and drug paraphernalia within the apartment After obtaining a search warrant, police seized marijuana from the residence. such as checking account and credit card numbers, or your Social Security number, to anyone over the phone or e-mail, unless you know the person or organization you're deal­ Boyfriend faces domestic assault charge ing with. • Report lost or stolen checks immediate- HASTINGS - Hastings police said they are requesting domestic assault charges from the prosecutor’s office on a 19-year-old teenager who pushed around his 19-year-old girlfriend iy- Wednesday afternoon. Dec. 24, in the 200 block of W. Grant Street. The victim said the assault occurred after an argument about doing the dishes. The suspect said the female was kicking and punching him. In an attempt to stop her, he said • Notify your bank of suspicious inquiries such as those asking for account information to "verify a statement" or "award a prize." • Shred financial solicitations or financial statements before disposing of them. • Deposit mail into a secure, official Postal Service collection box. Thieves may use your outgoing mail to steal your identi­ ty • If regular bilLs fail to reach you. call the he forced the girl to sit in a chair, police said. Many items in the home were intentionally broken by the couple in the altercation. No injury in roll-over JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ■ A 23-year-old Delton woman rolled her car last Tuesday evening. Dec. 23, but was not injured. Sarah Jo Henson lost control of her vehicle on icy roads and turned over as she was north­ company to find out why. Someone may have filed a false change-of-address notice bound on Banfield Road. to divert your mail. America’s Community Bankers reports that substantia* measures are in place at the nation's banks to help protect consumers' identities against theft and fraud, including strict privacy policies, internal confidential­ Christmas crash causes injuries ity. Internet protection and encrypted securi­ State Police at the Hastings Post. Hurst was treated at Pennock Hospital and released, hospital authorities said. tyAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, part of lhe problem is failure to report identity theft when it happens. In a recent study, the commission found that only one in four victims reported identity theft to the police, and about the same num­ ber notified credit bureaus. America's Community Bankers offers a free brochure. "Identity Theft." that explains what consumers can do to protect them­ selves. as well as what to do if you are the victim of identity theft, including phone numbers and Web sites to report the crime. The brochure can be downloaded at www.AmcricasCommunityBankers.com. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A two-car crash on Powell and Stale roads caused injuries on Christmas Day. Nora Hurst. 36. of Hastings was westbound on Slate road when she lost control of her vehi­ cle and collided with a vehicle driven by James Noteboom. 23. of Nashville, said the Michigan Noteboom was not injured, police said. Motorists hurt in collision WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 77-year-old Ml Pleasant woman, Edith Bushey, remains at Pennock Hospital in stable condition after a two-car accident Monday. Dec. 22. at Velte Road and M-43 Highway. Terese Koch. 48. of Lake Odessa was northbound on Velte Rosd when she failed to yield at a stop sign and struck the westbound vehicle of Eugene and Edith Bushey on M-43. said Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. Eugene Bushey was treated at Pennock Hospital for visible injuries, admitted and then released Dec. 23, said hospital officials. Koch was treated al Pennock Hospital, admitted and released the next day. Both vehicles were not driveable. Alcohol was not a factor, police say. �The Hasting? Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2003 - Page 15 Arson blamed for house and barn fire by Susan Temere Staff Writer Fire Marshall Scott Leroy of the Michigan Stale Police Paw Paw Post has gone on record that both fires at 607 East Bristol Road were arson, said Johnstown Township Fire Chief Jack Wykoff. Leroy investigated the scene the day after the Dec. 17 double fires. James Spencer. 56. a bachelor who lived by himself, owned the property and the struc­ tures. Ironically, nearby, Spencer was found dead, entrapped in his car after it hit a tree at about the time his buildings went up in flames. “The chances of finding more evidence is slim because of the extreme heat,” said Wykoff. “With two fires burning with the same intensity at the same time 150 feet apart, the chances of it being an accident (are not likely).” Police said there is no reason to believe an explosion took place or that Methamphetamine was involved. Police did say it was unusual that both the house and the bam would accidentally catch fire. The fire that destroyed both a house and a bam on Bristol Road was believed to be caused by arson. Hem teMog) keeps feds more safe onfoe Internet usage continues to increase among kids, but many parents arc not sure how to keep pace with what their children are doing online and what simple steps they should take to help ensure their child's Internet safety. According to Pew Internet & American Life Project surveys. 60 percent of America's chil­ dren, more than 43 million under age 18, use the Internet. However. 97 percent of house­ holds with children aren't using parental con­ trols, according to the National Cyber Security Alliance. Since kids now go online tor everything from schoolwork to socializing, today's par­ ents can utilize a few easy tools to ensure Internet safety at home. The following secu­ rity tips can help: Seek an Internet Service Provider with Parental Controb>Severa) providers include safety features that allow parents to create boundaries that protect kids from wandering into inappropriate online territory. For added convenience and flexibility, par­ ents can use any Web-connected computer to manage control settings, review their chil­ dren's Internet usage and act upon their kids' requests to gain access to specific sites. For instance, if a child wants to visit MTV.com from the home computer but the site is blocked, he or she can e-mail a parent at work to-ask permission. The parent can then either grant or deny access. Personalize Safety Settings for Each Child-Some parental controls now allow for personalized safety settings for each child, from youngsters to teens, so that families can use the Internet with maximum flexibility and security. Fire safety tips for your home Fire safety is no accident. Whether it's the glow of a single candle or the flames wrap­ ping a bundle of wood in the fireplace, open flames can quickly tum from cozy to danger­ ous. Fire safety is of special concern during the winter months when there is increased use of heat, electricity and appliances. Heating is the second leading cause of resi­ dential fires and fire deaths. The U.S. Fire Administration offers the following tips to help reduce fire hazards in your home and protect you and your family in the event of a fire: Safe Heating: • Don't use the oven to heat your home: it's a fire hazard and source of toxic fumes. • ONLY use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Never refill a space heater while it is operating or still hot • Space heaters need space. Keep com­ bustibles at least three feet away from each heater. • Have your furnace and chimney profes­ sionally inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. • Keep fire in the fireplace. Use a glass or metal scicen in front of your fireplace. • Dispose of ashes in metal containers away from the home. Fire safety around the house: • Don't put flammable decorations close to heat sources. • Don't overload your outlets. • If you use lit candles to decorate or in case of a power outage, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they can not be easily knocked over. • Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Having a working smoke alarm doubles your chances of surviving a fire. • Develop a fire escape plan with your household and practice it regularly. Know two ways to exit from every room in your home. The United States Fire Administration, an entity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and now a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is the fed­ eral leader in public fire education and awareness, fire service training, firc-rclated technology and data collection. For further information on holiday fires or other fire safety topics, visit the USFA Web site at www.usfa.fema.gov. Wykoff said the house was totally destroyed and the walls of the bam were burned completely off. “When we got there, all the walls of the bam, the house and roof were engulfed in flames,” the fire chief said. “We were on the scene only five minutes after 911 dispatched the call to us.” The two separate fires did not have casual­ ties, Wykoff said. After firefighters arrived at the fire, they were told about Spencer’s accident on Banfield Road, south of Bristol Road. Results of his autopsy were not available. “Apparently Spencer was well liked." Wykoff said. “No one would have suspected that he’d be involved in arson.” He farmed it at one time, Wykoff said. Spencer was a dairy fanner and was current­ ly employed by Hammond Dairy on north M­ 37 highway. Originally from Imlay City. Spencer lived in the Delton area for the last 23 years. He graduated from Imlay City High School in 1966 and earned a bachelor's degree in Farm Bureau husbandry in 1970 from Michigan State University. BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ■ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS TO: TNI RUIDCNT* AND FROMRTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIM OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of separate sets of Petitions of property owners within each Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than flfly (50%) percent of the total area of the hereinafter described proposed special assessment districts and upon motions of the Township Boards of Barry ant. PrairieviNe Townships, the Township Board of each Township proposes Io undertake an aquatic plant control prefect in Upper Crooked Lake in Barry and PrairievMe Townships and to each create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assess­ ment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Districts within which the above-mentioned improvements are propoeed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed are more par­ ticularly described as follows: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties tndicatec by parcel numbers: 03006005-20 03-006-005-30 03006-005-40 03-006-005-55 03006-005-60 03-006-005-65 03006005-70 03006012-30 03006013-00 0300601400 0300601404 03006014-40 03006014-50 0300601700 0300601800 0300601900 0300602600 0300602100 0300602200 0300602300 0300602400 0300602500 03065001-40 03-06S-001-60 0306500201 0306500400 0306500500 0306500600 0306500700 0306500900 0306501000 0306501100 0306501200 0306501300 0306501400 0306501310 0306501600 0306501700 0306501600 0306501900 03065-02000 0306502100 0306502200 0306502300 0306502400 03065024-10 0306502500 0306502600 0306502700 0306502800 0306502900 03065029-50 0306503000 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12-240046-20 12-240046-30 12-24004700 12-24004800 12-240049-10 12-240049-25 12-240049-40 12-240049-55 12-25000200 12-25000300 12-250003-10 12-25000400 12-25000500 12-25000505 12-2500064.6 12-250005-10 12-280006-10 12-250005-20 12-250005-20 12-38000100 12-38000200 12-38000300 12-38000400 12-38000500 12-380-00600 12-38000700 12-38000800 12-380-00900 12-38001000 12-38001100 12-380011-10 12-38001200 12-38001300 12-440057-24 12-440037-54 12-440-067-57 12-44006700 12-440067-63 12-440067-66 12-44006709 12-44006800 12-49000100 12-49000200 12-49000300 12-49000400 12-49000500 12-49000600 12-49000700 12-49000800 12-49000800 12-49000900 12-49001100 12-490011-10 12-490011-10 12-49001200 12-49001300 12-49001400 12-49001500 12-49001600 12-49001700 12-49001800 See map. at right, identifying both proposed spe­ cial assessment districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Boards have received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $150,000 ($99,585 of which is pro­ posed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $50,415 of which is pro­ posed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), have placed the same on file with the Township Clerk of each Township and have passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district and have further tentatively found the Petitions for thetotailandaraaintfwtRwcialassoeomentdtetrict as finafly estabfished by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a joint pubic hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment districts and estimate of costs wifl be held at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, commencing at 7.00 p.m. on January 5, 2004. At such hearing, each Township Board will con­ sider any written objections to any of the forego­ ing matters which might be Ned wtth that Board at the project to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions for each Township may be exam­ ined at the Office of the Township Clerk ol that Districts AB interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry and Prairieville Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, suet, as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the PrartevNe Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with dteabiHbes requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk or Bany Township or prior to the time of the hearing as wen as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the afore­ mentioned proposed Special Assessment Township front the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hear­ ing. Pt EASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, m accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceed­ ings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appear­ ance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board of one ol the Townships at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land corn Clerk. »«- —I —— rocno**, uiwr rtormajMn ■»- ■ ■--- »M_ ------- V-t — rrainevine lownsrwp 10115 South Norris Road Dalton, Ml 40046 (200)623-2004 strluting more than twenty (20%) percent ol the total area within the hereinbefore described pro­ posed special assessment district for that Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a vahd petition has been or is filed with that Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent ot Dobra Daway-Parry, Ctor* Barry Townahip P.O. Bo« 705 155 E. Orchard Straat DaHon, Ml 40040 (200) 023-5171 �Page 16 - Thursday, January 1. 2003 - The Hastings Banner ‘Start the Day' founders recognized The Maple Valley School Board recog­ nized Connie Romain and Pastor Dianne Bowden of Nashville United Methodist Church for their community service in start­ ing lhe “Great Way to Start the Day" before school program at Kellogg School in Nashville. “Il’s a pleasure to recognize them for lheir service to the community." said Clark Volz, superintendent of Maple Valley Schools. “It’s a really neat service they arc providing and we arc thankful for lheir help. We’ve heard from many of the families with children who participate in the program and they feel real­ ly good about the opportunity that is being provided." The women worked with the school to coordinate lhe program, which is intended to provide a warm, safe and stimulating place for children before school. Romain and Bowden originally came up with the idea after they learned many children in the Maple Valley school district were being left at bus stops or outside of the schools as early as 7 a.m. because their parents had to leave for work. “It’s not safe and there were fights and some of the younger kids were being intimi­ dated by the older ones and the kids can *t wait inside lhe schools, so it would be cold in the winter." said Bowden in an earlier interview. Maple Valley Schools is a partner in lhe project by allowing the program to use the gym at Kellogg School from 7 to 8 a.m. each morning before school and providing busing for the children to their regular school when the program is over. The program originally was intended to be for children from kindergarten through third grade, however, there was so much interest in lhe program from parents with children of all ages, that the program w as adapted to accom­ modate them all. Each morning the children have an oppor­ tunity to participate in the mileage club where they can earn charms and other rewards for miles walked arouna the perimeter of the gym with volunteers from the church and other local groups and organizations. They also receive a small protein snack. like yogurt or peanut butter and crackers to supplement their breakfast before the leave for school. Seed money for the program was provided by a grant from the United Methodist Bishop’s Fund for Children in Poverty. Thomapple Plan Commission approves review of T&M site Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz poses tor a photo with Reverend Dianne Bowden of Nashville United Methodist Church and Connie Romaine after awarding the ladies Maple Valley Pride pins in recognition of their community service. f] fl |?1 Fl Greetings from all of us at Dreisbach Motors The Thomapple Township Planning Commission last week approved contracting with an independent engineering firm to evalu­ ate the T&M sand mining site on M-37. Tom Larabel of Pathfinder Engineering attended the meeting to report the company believed this expenditure would -just be a reworking of the analysis that his firm had already done for T&M. Discussion focused on how in the past the independent hydrogeologic review had helped commission members understand sites better. The commission also set a public hearing for the Jan. 19 meeting to discuss proposed ordi­ nances. There include requiring site evaluation by the Barry-Eaton District Heath Department for each new land division and site condominium parcels, prohibiting land divisions served by non-conforming private roads and providing definitions for public sanitary sewer and public water supply. There was a discussion about lhe non-con­ forming roads provision since there are several in the township with property that might be divided. Planner Geoff Moffat discussed the need for roads to be able to built to county standards which allows access by emergency vehicles. The commission reviewed the strip maps provided by the M-37 corridor committee. Any comments added to the maps will be returned to the committee by Jan.9. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Planning and Zoning Commission will be on Monday. Jan. 19. at 7 p.m. Saturday swims begininJanuary &aa».<g ues*gnat>on 02 BUCK RENDEZVOUS LOADED. EXCELLENT COrOfTlON REGULAR CAB HM95 NOW ONLY $12,888 01 CHEVY BAMLA LOW MAES. LOCAL TRADE . PRICED TO SELL REDUCED! "X__ 7 7 ' $4££88 $14,995 olds INTRIGUE WCO POWER WNOOWS/IOCC. JUST TRADED $147 $10,888 97 PONTIAC MONTANA 77K FRONT ft REAR AJR. POWER SUDER REDUCED- 99 O*VY 2500 EXT 4X4 LS LEATHER • EXTRA SHARP, $8,495 $15,995 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT RAM AR. V-6 MOON ROOF. LOCAL TRADE POWER SEAT. CD. LOCAL TRADE. JUST SERVICED $171 MONTH $147 MONTH MONTH The weather has turned dark and gray and time for walking and bicycling is limited by the weather. But the Thomapple Kellogg High School pool offers an alternative for those looking for fun ways lo keep in shape, especially if the hol­ idays have been really good for the waistline, but not the waist. Call the Pool Hotline at 795-5400. extension 4442, for all pool updates and changes. The schedule is subject to change without notice. Adult lap swims (must be at least 18 years old) are held Monday-Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, there is an additional swim from 8 to 9 p.m. (pending pool participation). ■ Open swims (Must be 8 yean old or older or be accompanied by an adult) are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. The Aqua Aerobics class is a fun, low impact, high intensity workout for adults geared to tone, strengthening and increasing flexibility, targeting all adults. Certified instructor will tailor the workout to meet needs of the participants. It is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. A 12-visit pass costs $35 or $5 per visit Passes may be purchased from an ninstroctor. Aqua Circuit classes begin Jan 27. Classes wi11 be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 3:45 p.m. The cost is $35 for the class or $5 per visit. Pool passes are available from lifeguard. An in-district pass of 20 visits is $18. In-district swimmers may use the pool for $1 per person/per visit An out-of-district pass of 20 visits is'$28 Out-of-district swimmers pay 99 CHEVY 1500 4X4 X-CAB 1 OWNER. 350. LS PACKAGE 01 GMC YUKON DENALI 38K MEES. LOCAL TRADE. LOADED WITH LUXURY- 90 CHEVY 2800 X-CAB 4X4 SM.VERADO. 350. LOCAL TRADE. HURRY, $14,995 FIRST $28,995 $15,995 02 CXVY 1100 HD OKW CAB 4X4 IT LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. CO. 6D WOW! $25,995 $2 per person/per visit Pool rentals must be reserved and have paperwork completed in the Community edu­ cation office 10 days prior to date of rental. The pool is available Monday-Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m.. Fridays 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays (available Jan. 10 through March 27 from noon to 3 p.m.) The Saturday swim schedule will begin Jan. 10 and run through March 27. 00 PONTIAC ©BAND AM GT 58K. POWER MOONROOF CHROME WHEELS. 1 OWNER | 9C CHEVY XAHOE L$ 77K 2 DOOR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. HARD TO AND $10,995 $15,995 99 CHEVY TAHO8 IT LEATHER HEATED SEATS EXCELLENT CONDOON 01 CHEVY SUBURBAN U 4X4 LEATHfP. HEATED SEATS TV/VCP. EXCELLENT CONO-DON 90 GMC 1800 X-CAB Z-71 Ml 350. ONLY 56K. EXCELLENT CONDITION $15,995 REDUCED TO $25,995 *15,995 00 CKVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 67X. LEATHER. 60 V-8. HAS EVERYTHING' 29K. V-6. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. REDUCED. HURRY' $23,995 $11,995 03 PONTIAC VME AUTO. AJR. MOON ROOF. BALANCE OF WARRANTY $14,888 CD EXT LOCAL TRADE - SAVE1 $249 02 BUCK CENTURY I EXT. POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS. LOCAL TRADE $284 MONTH MONTH 01 CHEVY VENTURE VAN 4IK WARNER BROS EDTOON. LOADED. CLEAN' 93 BUCK LE SABRE 3800V-6. ONLY 41JDOO MIES. HURRY ON THS ONEI $16,995 $4,995 •GMS PLUS TAX TITLE & LICENSE ST Dreisbach PONTIAC GMC 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 00527374 www.drelsbachmotora.com - Locally Owned * Operated Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition GMC Erie Dreisbach, President Don Gentry. Sales Mgr Bame Signs. Sales Mon lr Wid irtl 8 Tue. Thu & Fri iriM 6 Saturday until noon Ryan Modden. Sales Amy Piper. Sales Chris Silverman Finance Mgr Mon 4 WM 8-7 Tue. Thu & Fn 8-5 Budget cuts may change TK schedule by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School's class schedule for the next semester may have to be changed because of state budget cuts. Two parent forums to discuss changes with parents are planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 7 al 6 and on I p.m. Thundsay. Jan. 8. at the school. Principal Ellen Zack said. “We want parents to know what is going on." The high school has been on a block sched­ ule. which includes an academic center period, for the last several years. These classes each last about 88 minutes. However members of the staff, along with parents and students have been looking for ways lo cope with coming budget shortfalls. During discussions and site visits, the schedule committee is leaning toward a trimester sys­ tem. According to Zack, this will help the dis­ trict to avoid laying off teache~. It will also give students more total minutes of class time. She will be discussing these changes with parents at the Jan. 7 and Jan 8 forums. Anyone who would like more information may call Zack at 795-3394. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-01-08.pdf e219c68353c82b1e5bc7bb0b025725d9 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY HASTINGS, MI 43053 Pennock to get new blood County Board as Santa Claus Saxons and Trojans tangle tonight See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. January 8. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 2 PRICE 506 James draws County Board vice chair post after 44 tie NEWS BRIEFS Local library topic at Bernard Society by Patricia Johns The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 12, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is welcome. Claudette Filipuni. assistant librarian at the Delton District Library, will pres­ ent a program about the library'i role in the community. She will talk about the many activities offered at the library and discuss other facets of library services. Staff Writer Jeff Mackenzie was re-elected chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners last Friday, but the first round of voting for vice chair resulted in a 4­ 4 tie between Sandy James and Ken Neil. Following a drawing. James was named vice chair again for at least another year. Mackenzie was re-elected to his fourth oneyear term as chairman. Committee assignments remain the same with Clare Tripp. Neil. Wayne Adams and Mackenzie serving on the Finance Muscular dystrophy lockup is Jan. 22 Prominent area residents will be locked up to 'Serve Time For a Good Cause" Thursday, Jan. 22. in an effort to raise foods for the West Michigan chap­ ter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This one-day event involves local community leaders spending an hour of their time 'in jail* at the Hastings Theatre downtown soliciting their friends and busines. associates for dona­ tions to raise their "bail money." All funds raised through this event will stay in the West Michigan area to support MDA-funded programs such as summer camp for children with Muscular Dystrophy, free clinics in West Michigan, and groundbreaking research at the University of Michigan. Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Anyone who knows of someone they would like to see locked up should give "Parole Officer" Teresa a call at 616459 0520. Callen are promised to be put in a "witness ptotectioo program." Any questions may be directed to Erinn Howald at 616-4594331. People wishing to donate to MDA may stop by the Hastings Theatre between 9 ajn. and 5 p.m. Jan. 22. United Way plans victory celebration The Barry County United Way is plan­ ning its t8th annual "Victory Celebration" for 8 *.m. Thursday. Jan. 22, at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. The purpose of the occasion will be to wrap up the 2003 fund-raising campaign "What Matters" and recognize the appro­ priate people. A continental breakfast will be served. ‘Great Decbions’ airing on PBS-TV The 2004 “Great Decisions" discus­ sion series began this week on PBS tele­ vision (Channels 35 and 52) and will continue Wednesday mornings at 6 a.m. for eight consecutive weeks. The first program aired Jan. 7. The subjects for this year's series are media and foreign policy, the Philippines, weapons of mass destruc­ tion. the U.S. and Europe. Islam, latin America, reform in the Middle East and public diplomacy. Institute for Learning in Retirement members who plan to enroll for the Great Decisions dicussions in February and March may want to view the TV pro­ grams ahead of the class sessions. The ILR sessions will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 10 to Match 30. For more information about “Great Decisions, call Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500. extension 2838. More NEWS BRIEFS on p<e 2 Committee and James as alternate. Serving on the County Development Committee are Jim French. James. Tom Wing and Don Nevins with Adams serving as alternate. James. Neil. Tripp and French serve on the Facilities and Property Committee with Bay Pointe's porch was the first to go. as demolition began vyec^tesday at the historic building, which had been a restaurant In Orangeville Townsh'p. Gun La^e. ' • ■ ■ Bay Pointe's demolition begins by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It was a cold snowy morning Wednesday as a small crowd gathered to watch the begin­ ning of the demolition of the historic Bay Pointe restaurant building. Owner Mike Powers was on hand to direct the crane operator and other workers. “It should take about two days to complete the demolition.*' he said. “We hope to be able He said he hopes that construction will be finished by the end of June. Charline Wilson was on hand because sev­ eral of the items she had purchased at the Dec. 26 of Bay Pointe's auction were still in the building. She had removed the staircase, but a 600-pound window from the second floor had to be lowered by the crane. She had hoped that a column on the interi­ or of the building could be removed without to save the trusses.” Excavation for Powers’ new 40-room hotel with restaurant and pool should begin damage. Several buyers from the stone on the out­ Monday. Jan. 12. side of the building have been removing stone for more than a week. Some of the stone will be installed on a home in Paw Paw and other stone on a new home on Dean Lake. Free coffee was distributed by the Gun Lake Grind to the workers and watchers. First to go was the porch, followed by the chimney and fire place. “My parents celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary here.” Mickey Jelsema of Middleville said. Powers purchased the property Dec. I from Ron and Jackie Martin. Attempts to move the nearly century old historically significant building failed, which led to the demolition. Mackenzie as the alternate. Neil. Adams. Mackenzie and James will serve on the Personnel and Human Services Committee with the alternate being Tripp. Adams. Nevins. Tripp and French serve on the central services committee with Wing being the alternate. The only commissioners to change the boards on which they serve is Wing replac­ ing Tripp on the Judicial Council, with Nevins as an alternate. Neil was appointed to the Brownfield Development Committee. Mackenzie will contact Hastings Charter. Maple Grove. Irving. Orangeville. Rutland and Assyria townships to see if commission meetings can be scheduled at their buildings on the second Tuesday evening of each month, beginning in March. Nevins asked that a commission meeting be held in the City of Hastings as well. French then asked the commission to dis- See VICE CHAIR, «. 2 Three business franchises may be coming to Hastings by Marek Westover Staff Writer Tractor Supply Company. Fifth Third Bank and a possible Walgreen drug store arc some of the new businesses that arc or rumored to be coming into the Hastings area in the next year. Rutland Township has been working with Tractor Supply Company (TSC) for a retail site located at the old Ritzema Trailer Sales location on the comer of M-37 and M-43. The space would feature a retail area of roughly 20.000 square feet with indoor and outdoor on approximately four acres. TSC. which not long ago bought Quality Farm & Fleet, owner of the County Post, has gone through the site plan approval process and still has some administrative criteria that need to be met before a building permit is issued, said Rutland Zoning Administrator Jan Mckeough. Me Keough said that area in which the Tractor Supply Company will be located is being developed as a small business center. The project has tentative approval from Barn County Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, the Health Department and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOTI The developers worked with M-DOT in relation to the issue of curb cuts and have an “ingress/egress" drives planned off M-37 and M-43. McKeough said that in viewing the area as a small business center and concen­ trating on safety for residents, there would be a shared drive and an access drive to the adja­ cent Gavin property in case of future devel­ opment. Bunnell Hill Corporation out of Cincinnati. Ohio, is the developer on the project. There are plans to possibly break ground in spring. Quality Farm and Fleet used to operate the County Post business in town at the Kmart Plaza, but the building is too small for TSC’s plans. There arc more than 40 TSC stores in Michigan. It has presence in more than 30 states with an overall total of 430. The com­ pany is described as a “retail farm and ranch store.” Products Tractor Supply Company carry include work clothing, riding mowers, fenc­ ing. power tools, welding and pump supplies, equine and pel supplies, tractor/trailer parts and accessories, large lawn and garden sup­ plies. sprinkler and irrigation parts and more. Other local TSC stores arc in Charlotte. Battle Creek, Portage and Plainwell. Mckeough said that TSC is a “necessary entity" in the Hastings area. Fifth Third Bank has been looking for parcels in the city to place a possible branch. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city has heard formally that the bank is looking at property, but there have been no applications or formal procedures yet. Fifth Third has locations in Ohio. Kentucky. Indiana. Michigan. Illinois. West Virginia. Tennessee and Florida. The bank employs more than 21.000 employees and has 5.5 million customers through 17 affili­ ates There is a branch location as close as Caledonia. In the Hastings area there arc already three banks. Hastings City Bank. MainStreet Savings Bank and Sand Ridge Bank There arc also three credit unions, including Grand Valiev Co-op Credit I nion. Slate Employees Credit Union and Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union. The possibility of Walgreen moving into See BUSINESSES, pg. 2 Wacky winter woes Last Friday's spring-like temperature was blown into oblivion by nippy Canadian winds yielding lots of lake effect snow in recent days. In fact, the 9 1/2 inches of snow, which fell in Hastings in from 4:30 p.m. Sunday to 7 a m. Wednesday, brought people like Dick Woodland of Hastings, pictured here, outdoors with snowblowers, shovels and plows See story and more photos on Page 3. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �•’ape 2 - Thursday. January 8.2004 - The HaaUnpa Banner VICE CHAIR, continued from page 1 Pennock claims savings with Spectrum network cuss some of the provisions of the "Rules of Procedure and Regulations." French said he was most concerned with commissioners receiving "per diem" pay­ ments for attending meetings. Commissioners serve on some boards while the volunteer members do not receive any payments at all. He asked for a list of those boards that pay per diems and those that do not He also discussed the need to revise the agenda guidelines. Wing also asked for more information in writing, especially on those items where they will have to make decisions at a meet­ ing. Frenc h also asked the board to review the committee structure to see if there needs to be further consolidation of duties. No action was taken last week on any of the requests. The next regular meeting of the County Board will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Commissioners' Chambers, lop floor of the Barry County courthouse. Commissioners Sandy James (left) and Kenneth Neil get ready lor the drawing to a 4-4 tie for vice chair, as County Clerk Deb Smith approaches. break BUSINESSES, continued from page 1 the area is still only a “rumor" and has not undergone and formal procedures, Mansfield said. Dave Jasperse. himself a pharmacist and chairman of the Planning Commission, said there hasn't been any information brought before the commission about a Walgreen store coming to town. Jasperse owns the independent Bosley Pharmacy in on South Jefferson Street in downtown Hastings. He said that if another pharmacy like Walgreen’s came into town, his business would still be able tn compete. Besides Bosley Pharmacy, there are the Felpausch. Kmart, Pennock and Wal-Mart Pharmacies. New Hastings Community Development Director Daryie Benjamin-Forbes said the city hasn't heard anything official about either Fifth Third Bank or Walgreen coming into the area. Pennock switches to new blood supplier Effective Feb. 1, Pennock Health Services in Hastings will switch to Michigan Community Blood Centers for its blood supply to significantly reduce expens­ es. Compared to the former blood products source, Lansing Red Cross, the new suppli­ Crons unilaterally raised its blood prices by up IO 40‘S to Pennock 18 months ago. With America's Blood Centers, a nationwide organization linking community blood Medicare. banks that together provide about 50 percent of America's blood supply every year. shrinking reimbursement by Medicaid and private insurance companies. Pennock bore the losses of that extra cost and had no alternative but to find a different The same mandatory FDA testing proce­ dures for blood applies to MCBC as well as the Red Cross. er will provide locally donated blood prod­ supplier. Michigan Community Blood Centers ucts at significant savings, a Pennock (MCBC) supplies ill Kent County hospitals "Barry County residents will be encour­ aged to donate blood to the Grand Valley spokesperson said. According to Pennock officials. Red as well as Pennock from its regional center Regional Center of the MCBC in future in Grand Rapids. MCBC is a member of blood drives to replenish the blood supply used in our service atea," a Pennock spokesperson said. Holly Reed, mobile recruiter for the Grand Valley MCBC, said a blood drive will NEWS BRIEFS front Dage Health survey being conducted Legislative Coffee stated for Monday The Rstey-ttatoa Diarirt ItaMi Dni'-ariit to wrakjg to tai W how taiffly local eenhe raaffy are In a Tte uuxt 1 rgiiltove Coffee program will he held ■ I un. MoeJey, Jan. 12. to the MMeWhimieMhMeville nli|taar mney being txatata between now and the end of Janney. laforaiaitatoMBseotaetatatoaae iriHrart on diet, phyikal aedwy, tehnom Scheduled to appear are State Sanatoritay Bitkholz; State Rcpreaenutive Gary Newell; and Ride Traer, representing Thad Dtotocl Congtcannan Vera Ehlen. uee. aedotar teeth rita and htaxtara. Tte poal to todearotatatatanaadi of the conraadty and Io anto anre font nrvfai an avaitabie to ant tons anda. The teaaite atoo wffl be coapemd to data They wffl dtacuaa recent isauea and take up any coacaraa conatitueuta may with to talk about A ttnw vote will be taken at the end of the aaaiia to gtv- legislator, feedback on coAected fa 1996 to ana wta tar- ctaMd avertone-Afetaranataneifflitotastat ap? How about ctoonicdwauaea Ska canoar. diabetee or heart diaaare? h> each ctaney, Banty and Baran. 3*0 adBta^relOareitddrehanhamaadme- toe iaaaea dfacuaaed. The LegWative Coffee xeriex is sponaaed by the Barry County Chamber of Coammce. The public is welcome to anted. Jyctaentoiutiiiii ahghnm amaya him CterawalerRaeerachta. The caff wffl nta “Mid Intfle’ “**• fflOU LDgIC Mfftlons nilMWlffld "■----------jaeeaaiaawaa stxm 20 aataae. FiitiiVatoi wffl am be atearifiedby MK,andneraratawfflte Cana will be made Men*? tana* Friday tan t am. to 9-J5 pm, Saaradey from 10 a m. to 8:30 pm. There who are cadad at an taanaaatont raw are encouraged to atada menpaeaah far a better tine. A Myraary Dtaner Ttaatoa to pieanad Rar Barry County ImdaoHp Sanratoy. Jan. X The caet here he Thontappie Hapen to beany directed by Jeff Kata. Non Jem Acker to the ahowh producre ■ The audience wffl get to eajoj *e anbtace of a atari I are ton wtaataal twin. There wil! be a myataty tn eota as well aa lots of lata*. ThepbtyeatatoihiitoiB—.raaatuiiby Dsns Rinenbcfg. Tkbat holders are invised to hare appe­ tizer, and a tear at the Adnata Home aS 6 pm and then go to ta diamr at tre Emmanuel Episcopal Church hall al 7 pm. Tickets ate $40 each and can be pro­ duced at the Barty County Atm Oreatar of Cnwenerce or at the Adrouta Hoaee. Proceeds tan the event wffl help support Leadenhip Barry County. Since acres ate limited Lenderahip Director Ntncy Goodin ordering tickets M soon aspossfote. The 2004LeedraMp dare taH has open­ ings. Itararaataa about the dare to availabie al the Beny Courey Area Chaaobcr of Commrare rffkvat 945-2454. t| reir^ be held al Pennock next month. . Hospital officials explain that the difficult decision to switch blood suppliers is not due to any lack of quality on the part of the American Red Cross. Pennock officials believe that MC^fC prill afford the same quality blood pitta It and professional relationship that has been maintained by the Red Cross. "Pennock's affiliation and support for Red Cross disaster relief and community safety programs will not change. Only the purchase of blood supplies and donation programs will be affected," according to David King, director of Pennock’s Laboratory Services. In addition to blood supply. MCBC offers education programs to groups of all kinds. MCBC Cord Blood bank was the first of its kind in Michigan and is one of only a few nonprofit cord blood banks in the nation. Marrow donor registry is also available through MCBC. which supports the National Marrow Donor Program. Reference Laboratory services also are available through MCBC, making it easier for local physicians to diagnose and treat complex illnesses. For more information about Michigan Community Blood Centers, call l-866-MIBLOOD or log on to www.miblood.org. Ten independent West Michigan communi­ ty hospitals and health systems, including Pennock Health Services in Hastings, claim they have collectively saved more than $1.1 million since joining Spectrum Health Regional Hospital Network eight months ago. Network members also have realized addi­ tional benefits of collaboration. “Our goal in creating the Regional Hospital Network was to assist community hospitals by offering group purchasing benefits and helping improve patient care," said John Mosley, Spectrum Health senior vice presi­ dent “The network's growth and savings dur­ ing just eight months are testaments to its suc­ cess." The specific amount of Pennock's savings was not available. “Working together has made each entity in the network stronger on multiple levels," Mosley said. "At the same time. Spectrum Health benefits from having strong communi­ ty hospitals in the surrounding areas. Whenever possible, it’s better to provide care to patients close to home." Preserving community hospital independ­ ence and economic strength are cornerstones of the network, he said. Independent mem­ bers work with Spectrum Health to better coordinate health care processes between community hospitals and the region's largest acute care center. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Daniel C. Hamilton said. “Joining the Spectrum Health Regional Hospital Network has been mutual­ ly beneficial to all participating West Michigan hospitals. "The benefits to the hospitals in terms of peer-to-peer collaboration with other hospi­ tals has been extremely helpful, and the sig­ nificant cost savings prove there is strength in numbers." Hamilton said. "And while this first million dollar milestone is significant, we expect dividends from our membership in the Regional Hospital Network to grow." The more than $1 million already saved by participating hospitals was the result of group purchasing of supplies and services. This includes a $300,000 savings on blood prod­ ucts and services purchased through the American Red Cross and Michigan Community Blood Centers. Member hospi­ tals also achieve significant savings on med­ ical-surgical. pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies, made possible by Spectrum Health's sponsorship in a national group purchasing program. The Regional Hospital Network also will be partners with the West Michigan Imaging Center in the early part of this year. The Center provides mobile MRI services to Muskegon and Ottawa counties and plans to expand services throughout the region. This partnership will make mobile MRI services accessible to Regional Hospital Network members. In addition, the network focuses on improving patient care. Specialty work teams are focusing on high-priority areas such as quality improvement, staff education, risk and compliance, physician recruitment and community health initiatives. The Regional Hospital Network is working now to secure non-profit status, allowing members equal voting rights for decisions affecting network activities. Besides Pennock and the nine Spectrum Health-owned hospitals, members of the Regional Hospital Network include Gerber Memorial Hospital in Freemont, Holland Community Hospital, Ionia County Memorial Hospital, Mary Free Bed Hospital A Rehabilitation Center, Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan in Ludington, Metropolitan Hospital, North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Zeeland Community Hospital. Pennock Hospital is an 88-bed facility pro­ viding personalized health services with state-of-the-art technology to more than 118,000 people per year. Pennock Health Services includes a family birthing center, a new walk-in clinic, the Health and Wellness Center, home care and more. Barry Habitat to be part of Jimmy Carter project Michigan has been selected to host Habitat for Humanity International's Jimmy Carter Work Project in 2005. and the Barry County Habitat affiliate will be involved. Barry’s Habitat will be one of the more than 80 Habitat affiliates who will be building homes during the week-long period of June 19-24.2005. “I’m excited." said Barry Habitat Executive Director Louise Hurless. “We do plan on participating as part of the whole state, but we just don’t have specifics." The announcement about the Jimmy Carter Work Project coming to Michigan was made public Wednesday, and Hurless attended the press conference in Benton Harbor. Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter, along with his wife. Rosalynn. and Habitat for Humanity International Founder and President Millard Fuller and his wife Linda will join an esti­ mated 3.000 volunteers from the United States and around the world, as they build houses in partnership with Michigan families in need. Struggles with affordable housing are evi­ dent in communities across the state of Michigan, according to a Habitat press release. There are about 500.000 Michigan households that earn less than 50 percent of their county's median income making decent, affordable housing hard to fin. Of these households, almost 75 percent, or nearly 375.000 families, use more than half their income for housing. Benton Harbor and Detroit will be the host cities for Habitat's building project in the state. Each city will construct an estimated 25-35 Habitat homes during the work project Those cities will serve as the primary sites where the Carters and Fullers will build dur­ ing the project “The answer to proving affordable hous­ ing in Michigan, and for that matter through­ out the world, is not to abandon a communi­ ty. but where possible to “rebuild" a commu­ nity." President Carter said in a press release. “I am incredibly pleased that Michigan has agreed to host the Jimmy Carter Work Project in 2005 and I hope this project will generate optimism in people and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods that have incredible potential to contribute positively to their communi­ ties." "tacorong a Lore and Logic Parent," a ta-etoata workshop for parents of young tare toraugh middle school age. will ■aH hum 630 to 8:30 Thursday evenings bagtaiag Feb. 3 at ‘the Hastings Claim illy Center, 520 W. South. Hsffraplb regtoaer call Dawn Cohaon at 945*545 utrwtiin 33. The cost is $20 per per­ son nr S30 for a couple payable at the first aaaaaon. Schoiatships are available by callb« Region 12 SAPE (269) 789-2453. The aeaatona, sponsored by Early On of Bany ISO. Hastings Community Education Angara and Region 12 SAPE for patents and caaagiwia in the Hastings area, feature a video and parent handbook and answer aueb queatiom as: How can 1 get my kids to slop fighting? How do I get my kids to do ehnaes wfflanat a haute? . The Lore and Logic system wiU help par­ sere and caregivers feel more confident as parents, have more fan parenting and fed ■rae retaxed at the end of the day. For more iafonnation. call Jean Kropf. Region 12 SAFE Pareat/Family Education program manager, al (269) 789-2449. Percussion group to perform Friday The Robert Hohner Percussion Eaacrebie, under the direction of Jeffery While, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday. Jan. 9 for Barry County residents sr Central Auditorium in Hastings. This erecmHe performs a variety of music from cakuaes all around the world. The grasp includes foamer Hastings stu­ dent Antonia Myers. Middleville couple has Barry County’s first baby of 2004 Cody’s siblings, Kevin, 8, and Veronica, 3, expressed excitement over their new brother. Kevin attends third grade at Lee Elementary by Susan Temere Staff Writer Cody Moctezuma Mas-corro of Middleville was due December 31, but 14 minutes after 2003 ended, be landed the New Year’s Baby title of 2004 in Barry County. His mother. 30-year-old Veronica Mascorro. arrived at Pennock Hospital with contractions at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Christopher Noah broke her water at 8 p.m. and she pushed for an hour and a half, struggling to give birth. Yet, Cody was not to be bom until School in Middleville. There were no other infant births Dec. 31 or Jan. 1 at Pennock’s Family Birthing Center 14 minutes into the new year. Cody weighed in at eight pounds. 12 ounces and measured 20 1/2-inches long. "It was a difficult birth for me." Veronica said. Her husband, Sergio Mascorro. 29, a dairy fanner at Masselink Dairy Farm, said he was scared for her. “I helped by wiping her forehead and giv­ ing her ice chips," he said. “I’m happy to have the baby. He doesn’t cry much and sleeps all day." Barry County’s first baby of 2004 was given a middle name after the last Aztec imperial ruler before the Spaniards invaded Mexico. Veronica is from a small town near Guadalajara. Mexico and Sergio is from Tepic. which is located between Puerto The first baby bom in Barry County in 2004 and his mother, both of Middleville. Vallarta and Mazatlan. They have been living in the U.S. for almost six years. Both said they miss family in Mexico and are not able to drive or fly back home to present their infant. However, they plan to mail pictures of Cody. Sergio was a soccer coach in Middleville last year. He will be an assistant coach this year. in Hastings. As the parents of the first Barry County baby of 2004, Veronica and Sergio have won The Hastings Banner's First Baby Contest. They will receive a $25 gift certificate from Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods, a $25 gift certificate from Cinder Hallmark Shop and three pack­ ages of birth announcement cards, a one-year Banner subscription plus special advertise­ ment with a photo to announce the baby’s arrival, a Fall Creek Restaurant gift certifi­ cate. a $10 gift certificate to McDonald's of Hastings, a $25 gift certificate to the Penn Nook Gift Shop at Pennock Hospital, a vapor­ izer from Bosley Pharmacy, a gift certificate to Bartow Florist and Christian Bookstore, a one month supply of newborn diapers from Felpausch Food Stores, a $15 gift certificate from Mexican Connexion, a free manicure from Livie's, a $10 gift certificate from Vitale's Pizza, a free infant hat at AlFresco, a free monthly memory bunny portrait, a gift basket from Movie Outpost, and a $25 gift certificate from the Fashion Bug. �The Harings Banner - Thursday. January 8. 2004 - Page 3 Snowfall from Jan. 4 to 7 more than all of December by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Jan. 2 winter reprieve of 60 degrees is certainly over, superseded by plummeting temperatures and 9 1/2-inches of snow from the afternoon of Jan. 4 to 7 a.m. Jan. 7. That’s more snow than Hastings had during the entire month of December, said Dave McIntyre, weather observer and recordkeeper for the National Weather Service’s climato­ logical station in Hastings. The scenario u typical of West Michigan winters when weather conditions change quickly, he said. Winds from Canada are contributing to this week's lake effect snow. McIntyre said Tuesday afternoon. These conditions are expected to stick around for a couple of more days along with “bitter” cold. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the Barry County aica from 2:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, he said. On the same day. a winter storm warning was issued. Tuesday’s low temperature was 8 degrees, and the high 15. Tuesday wind chills ranged between 5 and 15 degrees below zero in West Michigan, according to Keith Thompson. Weather First meteorologist of WWMT. Channel 3. In the midst of the blustery weather, gaso­ line prices at Hastings stations jumped up as high as $1.66 a gallon for regular unleaded as many motorists fueled their vehicles in prepa­ ration to navigate treacherous area roadways. Most area schools, including Hastings. Delton Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley were closed Wednesday because of the beastly weather’s snow-cov­ ered. icy roadways. Lakewood Schools were in session. Most area athletic games and all sorts of meetings were postponed Tuesday night. One of the positive notes of the recent bad weather was the artistic beauty of snow-laden During Tuesday’s blizzard warning, the highest temperature of the day was 15 degrees in Hastings. Snow flowers? Dried hydrangea blossoms from last summer were nearly covered with snow, adding texture to the wintry landscape in a Wall Lake area backyard. trees, shrubs and plants. This weekend. McIntyre predicts, tempera­ tures will be in the 30- to 34-degree range. This month’s snow accumulation began to fall around 4:30 p.m. last Sunday and by 7 a.m. Monday. Hastings area resid&aU had awakened to four inches of new snow, he said. An additional I 1/2-inch of snow fell from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Four inches were added from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday. McIntyre told the Banner. December was relatively calm, weather­ wise. with a light snow total of 8.9 inches for the entire month. That’s less than December 2002 when die Hastings area received more than 15 1/2 inches, McIntyre said. November of last year had more rain than snow, with 6 1/4 inches of liquid precipitation and 3.3 inches of wet snow. That snow fell on Nov. 24 after the area had about an inch of rain and temperatures fell to 30 degrees around 5 p.m., he said. Evergreens draped with winter finery line part of Beechwood Point in the Deton area. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) • GIFT CERTIFICATES . - 929*9 OFF ON COMPUTE INTERIOR B EXTERIOR ■ PBOTECT Yem CAB FBB WINTBI ■ Removes - fine stretches, road grime 1 oxidation - Restores end protects point - Safe for deerroet finishes Wishing. Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning a detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP | 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. HHHJK—< opportunity of being the director." Leavitt is taking a position as children’s librarian at Willard. And though it’s a position with less responsibility and authority, she says she welcomes the extra time she’ll gain by saving 6 1/2 hours a week from her residence in Battle Creek commuting to two jobs, including part-time librarian at Michigan Career and Technical Institute in Plainwell. “The opportunity with Willard won as I weighed the pros and cons." Leavitt said. “I’ll be close to home. The distance is two miles." Between the two librarian spots, her new job will equal her current salary. She said her hours will be reduced to 40 hours a week from 60. "Battle Creek will cover the amount I’m receiving with the two jobs," the librarian said. “That was the deciding factor." Leavitt said her directorship in Delton was an ideal job. “I don’t want to leave." she said. “This is an ideal place to be because the community is great; they support the library and the staff is wonderful. “However. I’m thinking about my future and my car’s future, the wear and tear.” Leavitt said. “That’s why I decided on Battle Creek." As director. Leavitt accomplished a number of objectives. For example, she started story time every Friday morning for pre-school children. “Volunteers from the community come in to read." said assistant librarian Claudett Filiputti. “They are usually seniors or young moms who enjoy reading to children." Leavitt also launched die rjt-week summer reading program, which provided a reading outlet for K-12 students. This summer. 276 students signed up. “When we do fun things, they flock in," Filiputti said. “Books are put out every week on different subjects. We don’t assign books." The program is structured with activities as an incentive to encourage reading, such as fea­ turing a professional story teller, a Kalamazoo Nature Center presentation and science exper­ iments. Listening to a story on tape is also acceptable and it allows for parents to read to their children. Students receive points for 30 minutes of reading instead of receiving credit from the number of books read, which is a method meant to be fair to slower readers, she said. In exchange for the points, they receive prizes. “Those with 30 hours of reading are reward­ ed with items like CD Walkmans and lava lamps." the director said. In its sixth year, the Angel Tree program at Christmas that assists 10-13 families a season was set up by the outgoing director. Leavitt interviewed families to determine their needs. Names of families are submitted by the community. For instance, a father or mother may be laid off and did not know iiow they were going to find the resources to buy gifts, she said. “We asked parents for the type of toys their WiB 1997 Beige Rm 4MlamkuBn without the support of the library board or a good staff.” Leavitt said. “The board has been wonderful and the staff is great. When I come up with an idea for a program, they are recep­ tive to iL" Leavitt was hired as director in October 1997 after completing a master's degree in library science at Wgynp Stale University in Detroit Che year bHmk. She was raised in Lansing and received a bachelor’s degree in geography from Michigan State University in 1977. Her son is a senior at Central High School in Battle Creek and her daughter is a junior at MSU. The prior library was a quarter of the size of the current one and was located in the Thornapple Credit Union building in Delton. MH cay WbH BtietsleML'" * sum CSKMS @289-94S4554 — Delton District Library Director Jane Leavitt leaves Jan. 9 for a position at Willard Public Library in Battle Creek as children’s librarian. children wished for." she said. “The parents came in to our meeting room to wrap the gifts and thereby take some ownership in the process." She said the Delton community embraces the activity. “The public starts asking in November if our families arc ready yet." she said. "The high school and middle school each take a family as well as previously assisted families that are now back on their feet. “It’s fun to shop for someone you don’t know" she said. “It will be up to the next director to continue the project." In addition, in 1999 Leavitt developed a book club, which usually consists of 8 to 12 members meeting once a month to discuss a particular book all chose to read. In its first year is the Tween Program for middle school students offered during the two holiday weeks off from school. It was limited to 20 students. Each Monday and Tuesday, they attended various activities from crafts to wacky science experiments to pizza and a movie. And Miss Delton and her court ran games for the students. Already a year and a half in the planning stage, Leavitt initiated a Five Senses garden oroject outside a library window for the com- i.iunity. With a committee formed, the "hardscape” has been completed, which includes a garden wall built up with railroad ties, a black wrought iron fence and a lighted, pebbledcement walkway. Waler, birds and butterflies arc planned for the landscape. “Students will be welcome to come over for prom or senior pictures taken there." Leavitt said. “It will be a gift for the community." In the summer, she anticipates area resi­ dents will donate transplants from their own gardens. Plans arc to offer events in the garden like pumpkin carving contests, creating scarecrows in the fall and decorating with lights in the winter. “I could not have accomplished all this Fan DK-2nd Graders Schedule: DK/K: 9-10 n.;n. lst/2nd Grade: 10:15-11:15 Fee: $30. Financial assistance Is available upon requeet Equipment: Come dreesrrl to play! • For: 3rd & 4th Graders (Coed) Fee: $50 • Limit of 4 teams (10 players each) Registration Deadline: February 3rd. naCKGaOUNDs The philosophy of YMCA sports is to create an environment lohere youth con leant Mis, promote teamwork, loam lifetime fitness, develop sportsmanship. make near friends, strengthen eelf confidence and hone fun. Theeeaeon will nm from midfebruary through March. Players will be placed on teams, supervised by volunteer coaches. Practices Mill be hahf once a week either on Monday or Wednesday evenings. Games will be played on Saturday mornings. All activities will be held at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. * ZuMTWF 2WP45-M07 Delton library director's last day is Jan. 9 Staff Writer Aha serving as first director when the new library opened in Delton six years ago. Director Jane Leavitt will be leaving Friday for Battle Creek's Willard Public Library. “I’ll miss all the friends I’ve made here in Dehon.* vftt ‘said/ “fm thankful for the ' 1(4 mile south of State St Permits” ’i' < F-. February 4th, at Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, at 6:30 p.m. The success of this program depends on volunteers. Coaches who want to make a positive difference In the lives of young people are I j needed. Wednesday. February 4th, at Camp Algonquin. 2055 Iroquois Trad. Hastings, at 7:15 (taanedtately following parents meeting). j �Page 4 — Thursday, January 8. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Tragic memory never fades away To the editor: I’d like to add some information to the article in The Hastings Banner dated Dec. 18 “A Tragedy in Barry County.” First, it was June 5,1952, not 1955. Mother was peeling potatoes for lunch and pul them on to cook. Eddie Lewis Bush continues lies and spin campaign To the editor: The administration's airline security measures, as recently applied to three French flights, and asking for armed securi­ ty "on demand" aboard some future flights est intellect, shortest attention span, and just plain ignorant person as president in the national experience, for four more years. The first two years chasing him and Al originating overseas, is a laugher — and the Quaeda have cer**'nly proven to be a disap­ pointment Any thinking person, on the administration knows so. The unsafe part of our air travel industry basis of widely reported facts, knows we're in Iraq because the president needed some is right here in America, where every test blood. He couldn't gel to bin Ladin (our Pakistani "ally" and a bunch of rich Saudi and drill has demonstrated serious weak­ nesses. Most of them are the very ones con­ tributing to our vulnerability Sept. 11,2001. Royalty his protectors and financiers), so he It's only a matter of time before another found a big quicksand bog. and threw a too band of air travelers find themselves small army into it with little thought and enrolled as 21st Century Minutemen. Administration homeland security tests less planning. "Bring it on." he said. I imagine he said related to anthrax, radiological, other ugly the same thing as a member of his obscure Oklahoma Air National Guard unit avoiding service in Viet Nam. He even managed to be forms of attack likely to occur here, indicate similar (continuing) vulnerability. (and major cities) still can't communicate posted AWOL from the guard unit. And one last thing (as Andy Rooney properly. This all brings up a point I've tried sever­ might say): If this is the biggest threat to America since 9/11 (3.000 died), why isn't al times to make in print with no success. I really don't expect any Al Quaeda attacks the alert status Red? This is an administration of lies, spin, dis­ here until “Tex" is elected (as opposed to appointed), if fate is so cruel. information. misinformation and abuse of Firefighters and policemen in many regions Osama bin Ladin, is a cunning and (most) popular man in the Muslim world. Hell wait our most valuable possession — our Constitution. Larry Hamp. Hastings to make us as angry, as he knows well be until he's sure we're saddled with the weak­ Let’s thank emergency responders, firefighters Dear editor: I am an eighth grade student Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. at Both of my parents are on the Freeport Fire Department. My father is a firefighter and my mother is a medical first responder. When the tones go off they drop what they are doing, no matter how important, and are on the scene as soon as possible. The whole fire department tries their per­ sonal best to save a house, person, or what­ ever the case may be. They never think about themselves and they put their own lives in jeopardy to save someone else. 1 am very proud of my hometown fire department. I think that we should all be proud of our town's fire departments. They stopped at the house to have his cup of cof­ fee with Mother. After Eddie left, she went back to the front room to make what was called forma-film flowers. When she went here are the rules: J The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ran to where Vemon was and when they started to the west end the second slide came from north, as reported, and buried the three of them. They were all caught in a running position. Henry wasn't suffocated. He died with a heart attack before being covered. The coroner said Henry's face was not swollen as the others were when their air to check the potatoes, the fire wasn t lit, she tried to light it, but there was no gas coming was trapped inside. My brother and I later arrived home from Battle Creek from working at Fort Custer for the mentally disturbed veterans from all out so she went to the pit to get Hank, my stepfather, to come and see why she wasn't our war’s. When we pulled up in front of my father's getting gas as he had just hooked up a new home in Charlotte my father and sister-in­ law were on the sidewalk. My father came tank the night before. When she got to the pit she saw Eddie's truck in the loading area with gravel over flowing on the ground. She called out and no one answered. She then went part way into the cut and called out but, still no answer. She rushed back to the house and called Tiny Dauster and told him she thought the men were all buried in the pit. Tiny told her he couldn’t believe it, but he would be right out. Mother went to the pit and Eddie’s wife drove in. She had brought their two son's to ride with their father delivering gravel for the afternoon. Then Neva, Vernon's wife, drove in to pick him up to go home for their to the car crying and said “Honey you’ve got to get to Hastings. The whole family's been buried in the gravel pit. My sister in­ law said she would watch my two children for as long as necessary. When we arrived at the driveway, it was getting dark. There was a man standing Blinkeriite Tavern until 1938 when we all moved to the farm. Tiny Doster asked Mom at 11 p.m. that night. If they could stop, as he was worried about another cave in. Mom agreed and they resumed the digging the following morning. Some memories never fade! Mary J. Shields, New Pork Rickey, Fla. Hastings getting to be like Chicago To the editor: As a former resident of Hastings and a current resident of a Chicago suburb, I still read the Hastings Banner with great interest. After reading your Dec. 18 issue, I have and said “It’s Mary and Dick.” He broke down crying an apologized. When we got inside. Mom was on her feet John Perkins. but had been drugged pretty bad. My step sister, Eileen Jones, step brother Walter Frankfort, Bl. go on the property for fear of another cave­ in. I spoke the man’s name that I can’t recall Steenbock, all my mother’s sisters and 1 don’t know if Tiny called for the Baldwin brother's or if Mother did. But they brothers and their husband's and wives were all there. were told they were in Lake Odessa with the My grandfather had came home from the fields as he always did. Pulled up his chair drag line. They were told what they thought police officer, after his wife died he moved to Potterville, where he owned the concluded that Hastings politics is getting almost as interesting as Chicago's. When I read about the activities of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, it certainly made me think of the Chicago City Council. there who stopped us and said no one could daughter Linda’s birthday party. happened so the Baldwin brothers were called and they rushed the drag line and to the radio to hear better and the first thing other equipment and the rescue began. Henry had told Mother the night before say there had been four people buried alive in a Hastings gravel pit. he beard on the news was Waller Cronkite A clarification: When former Barry Comity Commissioner Tom Wilkinson applied for a seat last summer on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee, there indeed were that he was sending Roy into the cut the next My precious grandfather had a stroke and three positions vacant, but one must be taken by a township official (since filled by Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown) morning with a caving-in rod to knock down was never able to work again. This reminder of this terrible heartbreak and another must be a representative from a village. in my life is hard to relive. The hurt never seems to go away. 1 would like to once again thank the Baldwins for all their help and all the others That means the post Wilkinson unsuc­ cessfully sought is the only vacancy that can be filled by someone from the public at large. After Wilkinson was rejected by the that helped. I’m sure those still alive will County Board, though be was the only never forget whr they faced by bringing the four out of the pit I know Walter and I open. a sliver of gravel (a ledge of gravel that pro­ truded out from the rest of the wall). He said he was afraid if they waited, it could cause a cave-in. Mom asked him to dynamite, but he said he didn't feel that was necessary, that he was sending Vernon in to stand back make Barry County a safer place to live. and watch just in case. I, for one. do not think that the fire depart­ It was then decided that when Roy jabbed ments across Barry County get enough the sliver, the whole west wall came down recognition for everything they do. They try on him. It was verified by the coroner that their hardest. Now it's our turn. Let's try our Roy was the first to die and Vernon had run hardest to thank them for what they do down to get Henry. Eddie just happened to Laci Forbes.. be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Freeport When Vemon yelled at my stepdad and Write Us A Letter told him Roy had been buried, he and Eddie applicant, the volunteer post has remained decided to walk back to the pit to see if they had found any signs of Roy yet As we walked the edge of the pit they were just bringing Roy up in the bucket of the drag PUBUSHES’S NOTICE: line. Henry came from Detroit, where he was a Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sonste Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Mlchigsn Lsgisteture Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (AU of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famuin Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirithotz@senate.ntichigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Driver-Owner Operator Owner Operators a Fleet Owners Wanted Daffy DecHcatod naw available in your area. 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Benner - Thuradey, Jenuery a. 2004 - Pag, 5 Barry County Board does Santa act with tax increase Santa Claus came to town last month at the Barry County Courthouse. The jolly old bearded man tn the bright red suit was impersonated collectively by our Barry County Board of Commissioners just two days before Christinas. But instead of coming down the chimney, commissioners chose to make their gift known at the last regular board meeting of 2003. They took a projected budget surplus at th** end of the fiscal year and ear­ marked an undisclosed amount for Charlton Park. Board members rightfully agreed Charlton Park needs help in funding construction of a new exhibit building. That isn't really the issue. The problem is simply, why does the County Board get to play Santa Claus at the taxpayers* expense? Was this the best use of our this board has fol­ lowed in granting the funding. It’s not the first time. The County Board Santas left a sur­ prise $200,000 road grader under the Road Commission’s Christmas tree a few years ago. tax dollars? Are there other depart­ ments in the county that could use some additional funds? Are there other projects in Barry County needing financial support? I can think of a few. But the real issue is as follows: It was just a cou­ ple of months ago the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to raise our taxes by almost a million dollars because they were facing a modest budget shortfall of more than $200,000 if they chose to roll In these troubled financial times, theri are lots of back the tax rate to 4.89 mills. Keep in mind they have a fund balance or rainy day fund of over $7 million. Regardless, they decided to levy the maximum millage rate of 5.59 mills for 2004. What I suggested in a previous editorial was for the board not to increase the millage rate on county taxpayers and instead dip into our fund balance and give the people some economic relief when they needed it most. At the time, the state was in the process of cutting budgets with drastic income reductions, and I felt before it was over Barry County taxpayers were going to be impacted with additional taxes or fees. Setting budget policy indeed is an important responsibility of the Board of Commissioners. It is within the board’s right to allocate funds where it sees fit However, board members must understand they are entrusted with the stewardship of the peoples' money and Using margin accounts for ‘hot’ stocks? Don't get burned Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Bena is credit­ ed with saying: "It’s dfji vu all over again." This particular saying may have particular rele­ vance to today's investment scene - with some potentially unfortunate consequences. -Over the past several months, investors enjoyed the appreciation of many stock prices just as they did in the months before the stock market "bubble’ buret in 2000. And some of these investors are buying these risky, volatile "hot* stocks on the margin; that is. they are bor­ rowing money from their broken to pay for these stocks. Margin account balances grew rapidly this year - similar to the way they did back in 1999 and early 2000. Why does this recent investment history seem tu be repeating itself? Let's look back to the technology stock boom in the late 1990s. When prices soared, investors learned that they could make money over a relatively short peri­ od of time. As we now know, many of these investors got burned. Yet. some of these same people believe they teamed from the experi­ ence. and they believe they can make money trading "hoc” stocks. They are so confident that stock prices will rise that they are willing to buy these stocks on the margin. Of course, margin trading is risky, because it frequently involves the trading of volatile stocks. For margin transactions to be profitable, stock prices have to rise high enough to cover the commissions charged on the purchase, the commissions charged at the sale and the inter­ est the borrower is charged on the loan. If not sold at its high, the profit is quickly eroded by these charges. As an investor, can you pick the right "hot" stock? Can you control the impulse to "ride a stock up" in an effort to wring out every possi­ ble dollar of profit9 Can you tell the difference between a temporary "dip* and the beginning of a significant price drop? And. perhaps the most important question is: Can you come up with the funds immediately to meet a "margin call"? You might face a mar­ gin call if the value of your collateral - the stock in your brokerage account - no longer meets the requirement for the amount of money that you borrowed. Typically, a brokerage firm will lend they should be very prudent and professional about how they spend our money. If the board is going to make excess funds available in the future, it shouldn't be handled like Santa Claus. Commissioners should set up a formal procedure in which all departments are eligible for this special funding and then set a time for review and discussion on the grants. Departments then can be represented at the meeting and the taxpayers who made the money available in the first place also can have some input on the allocations. Once again, the issue isn't about funding Charlton Park's needs. I'm sure Charlton Park Director Dr. George Shannon could justify the expense easily if asked. The issue here is the unprofessional process needs, some of them demonstrated by Barry County taxpayers them­ selves. I can't abide a public body refus­ ing a rollback, then socking it to the taxpayers for the maximum amount allowed by law. Meanwhile, it’s sitting on a tidy fund balance, and then it offers a present to one particular department in the county, which didn't even ask for the money, just because the board can do it The County Board of Commissioners, even after it refused to roll back the tax burden, should have refused to designate any surplus for anything until a formal bearing or evaluation is done. The board’s credibility must be questioned if it talks about finan­ cial desperation with a deficit one day and then. “We've got all this additional money to spend” the next It's not fair to the taxpayers of Barry County, it's not good government and it shouldn't be tolerated. Local government sltoukl be resolute in its mission to spend our money wisely. It should not play Santa ClanraT any time, no matter how worthy the cause. ’ re -129,900- \ — Fred Jacobs, vice prriidft, J-Ad Graphics you 50 percent of the value of stock that your purchase. If the price of the margined securities falls too far, and the equity in your brokerage account slips below a certain level - generally, 30 to 35 percent of the value of the account then you may get a "margin call" from your brokerage firm. To meet this margin call, you may have to liquidate some investments - but if the market Beautiful home. Three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, with woodbuming fireplace in family room. Formal living room and finished rec room in basement. Sun room with hot tub. Three-stall garage. Call 269-945-4316. is declining, it's a bad time to be selling slocks. So. if you're going to be a margin trader, you need to have reserve funds available to ride out a drop in stock prices. And you need to know when to cut your losses. Margin trading has its rewards - but it cer­ tainly comes with some hazards. To trade on the margin, you need patience, discipline and the right disposition - and. as we've seen, you need to have enough liquidity to face the unpleasant margin calls. In short, margin trad­ ing is not a good strategy for those people who think they can make money quickly on ’hot’ stocks. Ultimately, you need to ask yourself this: "Are you an investor or just a trader?" There's a big difference between the two. This entire site Copyright © 2003 Edward Jones PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING January through March Class Offerings TUESDAY THURSDAY Drawing and Painting with Introductory to Calligraphy RM. Brandl - Valerie MrCaul TO: THE REMDENT8 ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAMEWLLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MORGAN, ANO ANY OTHER NTERESTEO PARTW8 January 20.27. February 3.10,17 Leant the basics of calligraphy. This is and 24 a great idea for making your own PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Heanng wB ba held by the Prwnevffle Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. Jan. 21. 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hal. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the <tem(s) to be considered at this Pubic Hearing include, in brief, me lowowing. 1) Site Plan Review and Amendment filed by Willis Aukennan of 7990 Milo Road. Delton, Ml 49046. Site Plan is tor the relocation and/or renovation of a church building (historical Mfo church) on said address, also known as PrairievAe Old Fashioned Farm Days. Said Parcel, 08­ 012-024-008-00 is zoned "A* agricultural and is located west of Burroughs Road. This Site Plan request also makes the tollowing requests: a) To alow future construction of a 4(7x100* craft building on said site. b) To alow future construction of a non-spedfied expansion to the existing Country Music Building on said site. c) To alow future relocation and/or renovation of the "Old Milo SchooT on said site. d) To alow changes in location of camping and car parking from a previously approved Site Plan request on said site. This Site Plan request also makes the tonowing requests regarding parcel 1084)12-024-010-00, being the portion of Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days which is located East of Burroughs Road. This parcel is also zoned "A" agricultural. a) To alow future construction of a 4(7x120* open structure on said site. b) To alow future construction of a 120*x300' building for use of tractor puls, etc., on said she. c) To alow future construction of non-spedfied saw mil on said site. 2) The ropkeant. Jim Dimock of 12225 S M-43 Hwy.. Delton. Ml 49046, is requesting a zoning change from ?2* Semi-Public Land to "A" Agricultural tor Parcel 108-012-024-006-00. al 12?^ S. M-43 Hwy. (the comer of Mito Road and M-43: formerly known as the Milo Bible Church) 3) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. Al interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applicators at the address below. Prairievifie Township wiH provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prairievile Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairievile Township Clerk. Learn figure drawing, right side of valentines, or just to practice the brain drawing, perspective and finish scribing. $20 Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mark A. Doster, Supervisor rraineviue lownamp nan 10115 8. Norris Road Deiton, Ml 49046 with an introductory in watercolor - • Adults, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $60.00 • Youth. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. • Adults. 1 <X) - 3fl0 p.m. January 22 and January 29 • Youths 8-14 years old. 3:30 - 5:00 DRAWING AND PAINTING WITH RM. BRANDT p.m. WEDNESDAY Experience the Masters January 22, 29. February 5, 12, 19. 26. $60 Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. January Learn figure drawing, right side of through March brain drawing, perspective and finish Watch a movie designed for young with an introductory in watercolor. people to explore the work of the mas­ ters and then practice the artistic tech­ nique Register for all or sign up for each artist. $50 for all or $10 each artist For Youth at Delton Public Library. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Adult Drawing and Painting in Hastings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. • January 21 and 28 - Rembrandt • February 4 and 11 - Degas and the Ballerina • February 18 and 25 - Mary Cassat * | Call 945-2002 to sign up • March 10 and 17 - Winslow Homer • March 24 and 31 - Monet All classes are held at the Thomapple Arts Council unless otherwise specified. Payment plans are available, please call for more information. Check our webpage for upcoming events, www.thomappleanscouncil.org. Supply list available for all classes Supplies extra 06519883 �Pt'ge 6 — Thursday, January 8. 2004 - lhe Hastings Banner | Linda Carpenter LUDINGTON. MI - Linda Carpenter died Sunday December 28.2003. Linda was bom in Hastings. February 7. 1949, and was the youngest of four children of George and Jessie (Cain) Keller. Linda attended schools in Hastings, and Delton. Linda loved the outdoors. Fishing, kayak­ ing. traveling, and camping. She grew up in the Delton area, lived for a while in Winchester. Kentucky, and for the last few j SUNFIELD - Pauline W. LaHaie. Sunfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 30. 2003, at the age of 92. She had retired from the State of Michigan after 30 years of service. Pauline was active within her church teach­ ing Child Evangelism where she was a mem­ ber for dose to 50 years. Pauline was preceded in death by her sons. Albert LaHaie, in 1965. Karl Weinner, in 2000. and great-grandson John Reser. Surviving are her son. Richard (Claudia) LaHaie of Eaton Rapids; daughter-in-law. Anna Weinner of Sunfield; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday. Jan. 2. at South Baptist Church, with Pastor Don Denyes, officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Elsie. Those desiring may make contributions to South Baptist Church. Children's Ministries, 5450 Cornerstone Dr.. Lansing. Ml 48917. in years in Ludington She was preceded in death by her parents, an older sister. Doris (Cain) Shawman. nephew Chris Potter, and Grand Parents William (Bill) & Eunice Keller. Surviving are Daughter Tanna and husband James Wiley and 3 grand children, of Winchester. Kentucky, sister Joan Potter of Allegan, brother Duward Cain of Hastings and uncle. William (Max) Keller and many nieces and nephews. Also very dear friends Jerry and Sharon Klock, who graciously and lovingly cared for Linda in her final hours. Funeral services were held in Ludington, at the Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints on Wednesday December 31, 2003. memory of Pauline LaHaie Arrangements were made by GorslineRunciman Co.. Lansing Chapel, Lansing. Worship Together... Thelma E. Francisco HASTINGS - Thelma E. Francisco, age 82. of Hastings, died Sunday. Jan. 4. 2004 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Francisco was bom on March 12, 1921 in Sturgis, the daughter of Arthur and Merle (VanNortwick) Wheating. She moved to Hastings with her family in 1928 and attended Hastings schools, graduat­ ing in 1939 from Hastings High School. She was married to Robert C. Francisco to Nov. 23. 1940. She was employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance co. for several years and during World War II she worked in the office of Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek. She was a loving wife, mother and grand­ ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. H.EASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 1-acey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758 3021 drarch phone School I IK) un.; Sunday Evening Service fr00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenoo Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11 KM) a.m; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rood. Hastings. Mkh. W Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am; classes far all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pnni>.M. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-191: Adnh Bible Study - No age limits. WEI • < >ME CORNERS 3185 N Brurdwav. Ha>tmg« Ml 49058. Re’. Rob Smith Phone 367 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 am.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the Worid Hide Anglican Communion “ 315 W. Center Si (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe HI. Rect a Mr F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PI6 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sundav Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. IIKU a.m. Morning Warship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service: Wednesday. 7KX) p.m. Services for Adults, Teens ard Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Bnuiham. Pastor Robert Nanon Phone 623-5543. Sundav School at 945 u>: . Worship 11 KM) am.; Evening Service at 6KX) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m QULMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am-l 1 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-7214077 Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am. Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays -enior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Prune Services 7:30 p nt. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi,Ne and elevator. Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 am. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church website www. hopeum.org Church Fas No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. Wed.Thun.. 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship Sunday. 64 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sanshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am.. 12-2:30 pm. Wednesday 64 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 p.m.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 4 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW 4 MAITH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. I IKK) Evening Prayer service* 6KM) p.m. For more mformatior. call 795-2370 or Rev David T Huitwick 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all servic­ es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church i Canada Svnodk FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlann. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries: Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6KX) p.m.. Evening Service; 7.KM) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Btble Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Patter Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry. youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Span-tilled church. Meeting at the Staple Leaf Grange Hwy M46 M«ih of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praue * Wonh* 1030 am.. 6KM) pm.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A gnh ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rate MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is 1-616-731-5194 or I-517452-1806 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Mfailfr: Our Neighbors* (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 10-00 im.; Worship 11 KM) i_m.. 600 pm. Wr^fday Bible Claw 7KM) FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Stmt. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 a.m_ Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pauor. A mission u( St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd (Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9 30 a.m. Adult classes: Dec. thru Feb. Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza scries, where Little Joe. Ben. Adam and Hoss will teach Bible principles. taining io the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isaiah. Pastor Bnan. a Young Adult Worship service 10:30 a.m. Kids For Chnsl 10:30 a.m. (during worthru 3rd grade) Quram 4KM) p.m. p.m. Wednesda* Midweek m-OU a.m. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m ^ing'n Share (Adults) Youth 6th 12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thru 5lh Grade Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Thun. 9:30-11:00 a.tn. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-915-9414. Michael Amon. Pastor. Thurdiy. Jan. 8 - 7KM) p.m. Adventurers Fndiy. Jan. 9 • II .00­ 2:30 p.m.. Hastings Womens Club. Saturday. Jan. 10 - IOKM) a.m. Catechism 5; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan. II - 800 4 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30ax... Sunday School. 600-800 p.m. High School Youth Group. Monday. Jan. 12 - 700 pm.. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Jan. 13 - 600 p m. BPW. 700 pm. Schedulers Meeting; 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Jan. 14 IOKM) a.m Wordwatchers; 700 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269-945-9574) fumc» voysftr.nef Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 un. - Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; 11:00 a.m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7KJ0 p.m Bell Choir rehearsal 8KM) Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 UVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7KM) p.m. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr Jeff Gamson. Pastor-Elect. Sunday Services - 9:40 am Traditional Woship: IOKM) am Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship The 9KM) Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 1120 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Ha-Uings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY' • “Prescriptions" I !8S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan I Peace on EARTH, GOODWILL Toward All mother. Mrs. Francisco is survived by her daughter. Janet (Jim) Thurber; son, Richard C. Francisco; grandsons, Scott and Chris Thurber, sister. Virginia (Frank) Cherf; spe­ cial friends. Henrietta Cohen. Sharon Pashos, Connie and Frank Kenfield. The family wishes to give special thanks to Sharon Pashos, her caregiver for several months. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband. Robert on Oct. 7. 2001. Respecting her wishes, private sen’, es will be held. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thelma Elizabeth Francisco Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Jessie M. Jenkins| I GRANT - Mrs. Jessie M. Jenkins, age 87. of Grant, passed away on Monday evening Jan. 5. 2004 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd and daughter Lynda. She is survived by a sister Neva Sbelner of California. Jessie was a member of Ashland Church of Christ in Grant. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8. 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Rev. Joe Hatter officiat­ ing. Visitation one hour prior to service. She will be laid to rest at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Arrangements handled by the Beeler Funeral Home. I Velma L McDonald| HASTINGS - Velma I. McDonald, age 92. of Hastings, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. McDonald, was bom on April 12, 1911 in Nashville, the daughter of Glenn and Henrietta (Ayres) Hill. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Guy and Beigh schools. She moved to Hastings in 1990 from Lansing. She was married to Kenneth McDonald and he died in 1976. She was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 26 years, retiring in 1979. She had previously worked at Parmalec’s Dress Shop in Hastings. Hastings Manufacturing Company, and International Seal & Lock Company in Hastings. She was a member of Women of the Moose, the Eagles Lodge. American Legion Auxiliary and Lansing Local #652 U.A.W. Mrs. McDonald is survived by sons. Jack (Bcmita) McDonald of Nashville. William (Dixie) McDonald of Walldorf. MD and Robert (Betty) McDonald of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; sister. Doris Lester of Frostproof. Florida; special cousin, Mildred (Eru in) Willison of Hickory Comers. Preceding her in death were parents; hus­ band. Kenneth; sister. Belle Tolles; and brother. Kenneth Hill. Services were held Tuesday. Jan. 6,2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Robert G. Conley Rebecca Lynn (Mater) France KALAMAZOO - Robert G. Conley, age 84. of Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004 at Tendercare of Portage. Mr. Conley was bom on Sept. 30. 1919 in Woodland Township, Barry County, the son of Glenn and Elsie (Furlong) Conley. He was raised in Woodland and Carlton Townships and attended the Woodland School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He moved to Hastings in the 1930's where he lived until moving to Kalamazoo in 2001. He was married to Loma J. Stuart on April 28. 1942. He was employed at EW. Bliss Company for 38 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. Hastings V.F.W. and American Legion, Charter Member of Hastings Elks #1965, member U.A.W., enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, midget race car driv­ ing and was an aviation enthusiast. Supervised the Barry County Fair workers for many years. Wintered in Lake Placid. Florida for several years. Mr. Conley is survived by son, Gary R. (Becky) Conley of Portage; twin grand­ daughters. Alyssa Sue and BriannaJune; brother. Harold (Helena) Conley of Rockford; sister, Betty Mugridge of Shelbyville. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Lorna on Sept. 29,1995; sisters, Vonda Rebecca ’’Beccy" Lynn (Mater) France, age 40. of Nashville went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2004, after a short battle with can- Townsend and Mildred Conklin; brothers-inlaw. Ralph “Bud” Stuart and Dean Stuart. Services were held Monday, Jan. 5,2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Robert G. Conley Memorial Fund for the education of his twin granddaughters or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Helen Mary Corbin, age 87. of Vermontville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 in Hastings. Mrs. Corbin was bom July 3. 1916 in Burlington, the daughter of Frank and E. Ruth (Philip) Conine. . . She wotad fur ibe Battle Creek Sanitarium. Ptercy Jones Hospital, NuMode Hosiery and Corbin Orthopedic Appliance. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville, and the Kalamo Order of the Eastern Stax #399. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Bill) Mason of Vermontville; step-sons, Charles (Connie) Corbin and Robert (Sherri) Corbin, both of Battle Creek; two grandchil­ dren. Tamira Lynne (Kurt) Mockridge and Rebecca Anne Mason (Barry Byington); great granddaughter, Kylynne Taneil Mockridge; brother, Orval (Margaret) Conine of Delton and nephews Orval W. Conine and John A. Conine, both of Delton. She was preceded in death by husbands. Franklyn L. Richmond in 1957 and Paul H. Corbin in 1981. Funeral services were held Monday. Jan. 5, 2004 at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville, with Pastor Eric E Lison offi­ ciating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Vermontville or the American Red Crosr. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Lyle C. Chase DELTON - Lyle C. Chase, age 95. of Delton, passed away Jan. 4.2004 in Hastings. Mr. Chase was bom June 3. 1908 in Battle Creek, the son of Lavem E and Maitland A. (Thorp) Chase. During his youth he moved around the country with his family while his father built railroad depots. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1929 and attended the Chicago Art Institute. Mr. Chase worked in the retail and whole­ sale food industry and operated a grocery­ store in South Bend, IN. and Hastings. On March 1. 1936 he married the former Jeannette MacNaughton in Jackson, who sur­ vives. He is also survived by a daughter. Carolyn (Don) Hammond; g.andsons. Donald. Stephen, Paul and David Hammond; and six great grandchildren and a sister. Marjorie Bracken. After retirement. Mr. Chase returned to his love of art and painted several paintings for friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, growing flowers and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Chase was a 32 Degree Mason. St. Joseph Lodge Number 45. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004. 11 a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton, Pastor Daniel Hoffmann, officiating. Private Inurnment Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church, or Country View Apartments Activity Fund will be appreciat­ ed. Beccy was bom Dec. 2. 1963 to Gene & Shirley (Fowler) Mater at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. ' She graduated from Maple Valley School. Class of 1982. She married Paul James France on July 3. 1982, and they resided in Nashville, for their 21 years together. She was avidly involved in 4-H throughout her lifetime. She exhibited as a youth, and served as club leader and superintendent for many years. She enjoyed serving as non­ livestock judge for area counties, including Eaton and Kalamazoo Counties. She also had a passion for Arabian horses, which she rode and foaled for many years. She is survived by husband. Paul France; son Matthew France, daughter Stephanie France, and son Darius France; all of Nashville. Parents: Gene & Shirley Mater of Nashville. Siblings: Crystal (Mark) Potter of Nashville; Charles (Darla) Mater of Nashville; Jim (Jeri) Maier of Vermontville; Da^id (Dawn) Mater of Nashville; and Ann (Helmut) Klett of Marshall and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service is to be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2004 at 1 pm at Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial Contributions can be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Barry County 4-H, or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Mr. Richard H. MacLeay, age 88. of McKeown Road, Hastings, died Monday. Jan. 5. 2004 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. MacLeay was bom on Sept 19, 1915 at Kalamazoo, the son of Alexander and Effie (Card) MacLeay. He was raised in the Kalamazoo area and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War 0, serving in the U.S. Army. He moved to the Hastings area in 1950 from Delton. He was married to Juanita Jean Forshey on April 20. 1943. Mr. MacLeay was employed at EW. Bliss Company as a machinist for 31 years, retiring in |OTg. He was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church and the American Legion. Mr. MacLeay is survived by his wife, Juanita Jean; two brothers-in-law; one sister­ in-law; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his sister. Eleanor Vuburg. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Jan. 8. 2004 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Pastor Alvin C. Yates will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Duane L. Day Mr. Duane L. Day, age 82. of Keller Road, Delton, died Monday, Jan. 5. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Day was bom on July 23. 1921 at Castleton Township. Barry County, the son of Leo and Zana (Beach) Day. He was raised in Castleton Township and attended the Bairyville School, graduating in 1939 from Hastings High School. He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the U.S. Army from Nov. 3.1942 until his honorable discharge March 25.1946. He was married to Marian G. Champion on June 5. 1948. Mr. Day was employed 30 years as a soil technologist for the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1978. He also engaged in farming on Martin Road in Castleton Twp. for many years, moving to his present address on Keller Road in 1984. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. Methodist Men's Group, a longtime 4-H leader, and an avid gardner who enjoyed sharing his garden produce with family and friends. He was an avid outdoors­ man and especially enjoyed wood cutting. Mr. Day is survived by his sister. Eloise Wheeler of Nashville; brother, Wendell (Janet) Day of Hastings; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Lyle (Marie) Champion of Doster and Gordon (Alta) Champion of Delton; and special neighbors. Tonya and Mike Haas. Prededing him in death were his parents; wife. Marian, on Jan. I. 1999; daughter, Jeanette S. Day, on Sept. 17. 2001; sister, Elaine Butine; brothers-in-law. Vem Wheeler and F. Joe Butine. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 9. I p.m. until service time at the funeral home Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Jan. 9. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kathy Brown will officiate. Burial will be at Praireiville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 8. 2004 — Page 7 I Donis A. Jiles| HASTINGS - Donis A. Jiles, age 72, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Dec. 31, 2003 at Hastings Tendercafe. She was bom Jan. 20. 1931 in Delton, the daughter of John E. and Marie M. (Lauch) Houghuling. She graduated from Battle Creek Centrai High School in 1947. and received her LPN degree from Kellogg Community College. Donis worked at Pennock Hospital and Thomapple Manor for 25 years combined. She retired due to ill health in 1983. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and embroidering. She was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Donis married Fred Jiles July 7, 1952 and be died July 2,2002. Surviving are sons. John (Judy) Clark of Marshall, Steve (Carla) Jiles of Hastings. Jim (Deb) Jiles of Hastings. Bill (Vicky) Jiles of Hastings; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law. Warren and Lou (Houghuling) Southerland of Dowling. James and Joan Clark of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 9,2004 at 11 a.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusu. Rev. Dan Graybill officiating. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or Hastings Free Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Darrel W. Hall________ | HASTINGS - Darrel W. Hall, 91, of Hastings, died Friday. Jan*. 2, 2004 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mr. Hal) was bom on Nov. 8, 1912 in Hastings Township. Barry County, the son of Forest and Gladys (Garrison) Hall. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Star School, graduating in 1931 from Hastings High Scbooh Kindermusik. taught by Cindy Kaczmarczyk (center), emphasizes social skills while stimulating creativity. Community Music School winter/spring sessions set Registration is now open at the Community Music School for Kindcrmusik and early childhood music classes, as well as private les­ sons m most band and orchestra instruments, guitar, piano, organ and voice. Call the Community Music School branch in Hastings (269) 948-9441. Kindermusik. the internationally acclaimed, play-based learning program for newborns through age 6. will begin classes Jan. 26. Classes are taught with enthusiasm and glee by master teacher Cindy Kaczmarczyk. Early childhood music classes, for newborn through age 6, are taught with similar profes­ sional gusto by Kara Black, and begin Jan. 12. Music making is fun expression and serious brain-building. Research has shown that music making stimulates intelligence while develop­ ing skills useful in every day life. The Community Music School offers caring, pro­ fessional instruction for all ages and skill lev­ els. with financial aid available based on need. Private lessons include one-on-one coach­ ing and mentoring, formal and informal per­ formance opportunities, and master classes with visiting professionals. Lessons begin the week of Jan. 26. The Community Mux:c School is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Girrbachs celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary Ray and Deb Girrbach celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2003. Ray and Deb reside in Hastings with their three c hi 1 dre n. H cither, Chad and H ale y. They celebrated the occasion with a surprise weekend getaway to Grand Haven, presented to them by their family. Eggleston-Aukerman engagement announced Don and Myrna Eggleston of Newberry, Mich, and Ed and Jeanie Aukerman of Otsego, Mich, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Jodi Beth Eggleston and Stephen Shane Aukerman. Jodi is a graduate of Tahquanmenon Area Schools and Grand Rapids Baptist College. Stephen is a graduate of Otsego Public Schools. A February 14, 2004 wedding is bemg planned. The couple will reside in Otsego. Arts. He was married to Beatrice H. DeMott on April 12. 1935. He moved to Hastings in 1972 from Battle and Lansing. He was employed at Consumers Power Company for 40 years, 23 of those in super­ vision. He retired in April 1975. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, Methodist’s Men Group, former member of Har’mgs Rotary and Hastings Chamber of Commerce, served as a board member of the Battle Creek and and and and and BOY, Nathaniel Todd, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18. 2003 at 12:55 a.m. Chris Grummet and Angela Spidle Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozx. and inches long. APV1KT1MHNT FOR IIW Salvation Army, served on the advisory committee for the Hastings School Board for several years. Mr. Hall is survived by sons, Darrel (Mildred} Hall of Lansing and Willard BID PROPOSAL bids. In tripticato. tor tw Daton Katogg High School, Mddto School & Etomanlwy School HVAC Equipment pre-tid package wS be received until 1:00 pm. local time on January IS, 2004, at Deton Ketiogg Schools, Elementary School, 327 North Grove Street, Daton, Michigan 49046, Attention Mr. Ron Archer. SmM (Fran) Hall of Portage; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother. Norman (Mildred) Hall of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Beatrice on Aug. 1, 2001; son, Marvin in 1997; and brother. Dale Hall in BIO DOCUMENTS The tideting documents may ba obtained at Owen-AmaoJQmbal Co., 300 tonto Ave. N.W., Grand Rapids, MtoMgan 49603. 1983. Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. KELSEY PINKS (WYATT) Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist church or Battle Creek Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. She was Involved in a home explosion on October 31, 2003, is 10 years old. and has suffered significant injuries, if you would like to make a donation, it can be sent to any Fifth Third bank, payable to the benefit account of Marise B. Allerding| HASTINGS - Marise B. Allerding, age 79, of Lathrup Village and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday. Jan. 7, 2004 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Kelsey Pinks (Wyatt) Funeral Home in Hastings. |Mildred Leinaar| DELTON - Mildred Leinaar of Delton passed away in Eustis. Florida on Jan. 5, 2004. Mildred was bom July 9, 1910 in Lake These two girts are working on motor skills in a kindermusik class. Odessa, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Augst) Ainsworth. After graduation from high school, she attended Lansing Business College. Although she lived most of her life in Lake Odessa, Mildred had been a resident of the Gilkey Lake area since 1962. and she also enjoyed wintering in Florida. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed fish­ ing and hunting. She was preceded in death by her husbands. Lyle Lydy and Buell (Curly) Leinaar in 1978. She is survived by her dear friend, Ronald A. Foss of Delton; her aunt. Been Sutphen of Vermontville; a niece, Sharon Hager of Sunfield: and several cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 from I to 2 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, where funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Pastor Gerald Galloway will officiate. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Maple Valley Schools—Your School of Choice If you want your child to graduate, then Maple Valley Schools is a great choice. Our retention rate for students is an outstanding 99.34%! We are invested in your child’s success. We want your child to stay in school and have all the opportunities that begin with a high school diploma. The Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Small Class Sins Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology We are now accepting schools of choice applications for the second semester of the 2003-2004 school year. If you live in Eaton. Barry, Calhoun. Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts you are welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller country school is combined with the program offer­ ings of the larger urban districts. Teachers at "The Valley” will know and care for your child as an individual. Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skill­ fully challenged to improve on their weaknesses. When the big day of graduation comes for your child. Maple Valley Schools will have them prepared for their future. Area obituaries, continued page 17 will be accepted through January For enrollment information call 517-852-9699. stsa Timothy Stephen Case, Delton Kristmk Louise Chapman, Delton. Michael Edwin Johnson. Middleville Sue Ann Hillard. Middleville Anthony Jerome Molson. Hastings Elizabeth Anne Massie, Nashville. Nicholas Wayne Wright, Battle Creek Courtney Lynn Brown. Nashville. Lucas Matthew Haight, Nashville Decani Tawnee Zurad, Nashville. Creek. He had previously lived in Jackson �Page 8 - Thursday. January 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner State Road. Sebewa Township are the new great-grandparents of twin girls. Kelsey Sue and Kylie Bowling, bom on Dec. 27 to their grandson. John Bowling, and his wife. WlFi9Fwiy^iy Kathy Ann. at LaGrange. Ind. John is the son of the Baileys' daughter. Sally. This week the Lansing State Journal reported the death Sunday of Lenore 0. Morkham. 74, of Haslett. She was a teacher .ylnnie’s at Lake Odessa High School during the 1950s. Her history lessons were often dram­ atized and very memorable. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Nettie Koops of Clarksville, who will have beautiful quilts on display, still on North Fourth between the Parish and along with quilted hangings. Visitors and mer Nelson Hansbarger home is undergoing some interior work for the new owners, who guests are welcor.ie. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 10 at Lake Manor for a sharing program with members asked to bring along whichever project is current. Society members recently received their end-of-year newsletter with several pages filled with stories pertaining to family history and family finds. Visitors also are welcome at this meeting. Those who hope to become part of First Families of Ionia County are asked to get started with the proj­ ect. Deadline for 2004 entries is Sept. 1. You have heard of Two Men and a Truck. This business, begun by a woman, was so successful the lady has sold some franchises. Now we read that in Lansing there is a new business called Two Blondes and a Broom. May it have equal success. Some changes are being made on North Fourth Avenue and nearby. There are new residents in the former Taylor house built on what was meant to be an access road to the center section of the Johnson property now owned by the Fair Association. The house Henney homes has had its double sliding doors in front replaced by a window. Other changes are being made. Behind that the for­ bought it at auction on the same day as a sale of household goods. The musical treat at Central United Methodist Church last Sunday was a medley of Christmas carols played by the bell choir, with piano accompaniment by Alan Goodemoot. The choir is under the direction of Ginny Kruisenga. Some of the pews were removed to accommodate scaffolding used by workmen who are in the first stages of restoration of the tall stained glass windows. The window openings will have only clear glass for a few months. The colored glass has been removed. They were Installed in late summer. On Saturday, ladies from United Methodist Women units in Lake Odessa Central and Woodland attended an Epiphany breakfast at Holt with 175 registered. The speaker was Kay DeMoss of Muskegon, who shared a few of her nativity sets, all dif­ ferent than the sets she used in November at a local meeting at Central UMC. Don and Margot (Goodemoot) Bailey of The monthly craft show and flea market comes to the VFW Hall again on Friday and Saturday this week. The monthly immunization clinic of the Ionia County Health Department will be, held on the fourth Wednesday of January in the basement of Central UMC. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Among the graduates of Western Michigan University In December were locals Rachael Cobb, with her master of arts degree. She is the wife of Robert Cobb HI. the mother of three young children and a teacher in the Thomapple Kellogg school district. Another is Kurt Murray of Fifth Avenue, husband of Mary Dowker, with his master of arts degree in special education. He is on the Lakewood staff. Many travelers were caught unaware Sunday with heavy snowfall, especially to the south of here. George Jr. and Judy Johnson were en route home from attending the Kansas wedding of a Johnson nephew on Sunday afternoon. They chose to leave the highway and spend the night in the Benton Harbor area rather than attempt driving any farther. They arrived home safety Monday morning. Arts Council’s winter classes start Jan. 20 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will have art classes for youths and adults beginning the week of Jan. 20. Affairs. Both organizations have awarded The classes are $10 per session or as noted. Prices have been reduced because of a grant from the Barry County United Way for young people in the county. To register, call the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2002. Office hours are and the Rural Arts and Culture Program, a division of the Michigan Art and Cultural Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Thomapple Arts Council funds to be used to provide after school programming Fridays 9 a.m to 5 p.m. The class selections arc: • Drawing and painting with Robert Brandt Learn figure drawing, right side of the brain drawing, perspective and finish with an introductory in watercolor. The youth (8-14 years of age) class runs on Tuesdays in Hastings from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and at the Delton District Library Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For adults, the class will meet in Hastings Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m or Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. • On Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.. children will "Experience the Masters.” They will watch a movie designed for young people to explore the work of a PROFESSIONALS! famous painter and then begin to practice the artistic technique. Stpdents can register for all sessions or sign up for a particular artist. The schedule is Jan. 21 and 28—Rembrandt; Feb. 4 and 11—Degas and the Ballerina; Feb. 18 and 25—Mary Cassat; March 10 and 17—Winslow Homer and the series ends on March 24 and 31 with Monet. • An introduction to calligraphy class will be taught by Valeric McCaul. Learn the basics of calligraphy. The class is a great way to get an early start on valentines or just to practice the art of writing. The class will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 22 and 29 for adults from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and youth 4 to 5:30 p.m. Also, the Gallerv lias held over Valerie McCaul's exhibit until Jan. 22. 2004. In February, the Thomapple Arts Council will exhibit the work of the late Sue Drummond, Michigan Home Finjlnce Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! FIXED RATE ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES MORTGAGES 30 yr. fixed @ 5.875% 20 yr. fixed @ 5.635% 15 yr. fixed @ 5.25% 3 yr. fixed @ 4.25% 5 yr. fixed @ 4.875% 7 yr. fixed @ 5.125% TAC co-founder. To register for classes, stop in during office hours or call 945-2002. Bring your special event photo^ to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphic* PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 OPTION ARMS START AT 1.99% LESS THAN PERFECT CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! *Payoff Land Contact *Consolidate Credit Cards *Payoff back taxes ••RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MINIMUM CRFHT SCORES APPLY FOR ABOVE RATES. OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE Calltoday! 269-945-6280 L*cailv tWWMl Md fiitntML Dear Annie: My daughter. "Kira," is a very slow learner. We had her examined by several doctors and psychologists in elementary school, and they all came up with the same diagnosis: She is a very healthy girl both physically and mentally. She simply processes information slower than most people. Kira has been fortunate to have had good teachers who worked extra hard with her, and as a result, she has made decent grades and developed good self-esteem. Maybe too good. Now in high school. Kira has been confident enough to take some very challenging classes, all of which she has failed because she is unable to keep up with the rest of the class. Each time she becomes very depressed. Annie, is it ever OK to discourage a child from trying? I don't feel right telling Kira it's OK to take these classes when I know she will most likely fail. I can't stand to see the hurt in her eyes. - Tom Mother in Selma. Ala. Dear Mother This must be very painful for you. Instead of telling Kira she cannot do something, help her understand how she can be more successful. When she wants to take an advanced class, remind her that it may be quite difficult, but she will do better if she dis­ cusses her progress with the teacher and per­ haps gets extra tutoring after school. You also can talk to the teacher and find out what the requirements are and the type of assignments Kira is expected to handle. Do everything you can to ensure that Kira knows the amount of additional effort required to get a solid grade, and then let her make the final decision. If she fails the class, she will know stu tried her best, and appar­ ently, it's worth it to her. Don't forget AIDS Dear Annie: Dec. 1.2003, was World AIDS Day. Since then, tens of thousands of people have become »nfected worldwide. I want to remind my fellow readers that AIDS is not an issue we can think about only one day a year. I hope that everyone takes a moment to remember the millions of people from around the world that we have already lost to this ter­ rible disease, and then realize that there are three easy steps we can each take to stop the spread of this pandemic. 1. If you are sexually active, tested. It is estimated that a third of all HIV-infected peo­ ple in the United States do not know they are infected. The sooner you find out your status, the sooner you can start treatment Call your local health department for the location of the nearest anonymous testing site. 2. Talk to your kids about safer sex. This is not easy, but it is a much simpler conversation than the one you will have when your children tell you they have AIDS. 3. Make a donation to an AIDS service organization, either in your hometown or overseas. We have been fighting this virus for over 20 years. With everyone's help, we can win the fight before another 20 yean has passed. Cathy Morales, Executive Director, Boston Living Center. Dear Cathy Morales: People in this country have become complacent about AIDS, but it is still around and infecting thousands daily, both here and abroad. Thank you for remind­ ing us what we can do to help. Whose house? Dear Annie: I am in my mid-50s and have been living with "Jim,” in his house, for 10 years. I do not share his ex-wife's taste in fur­ nishings. but Jim refuses to let me change anything. 1 feel like a guest in his home. Any advice? - Florida Dear Florida: Tell Jim that you have lived in this house for 10 yean and it's time for the place to look like it belongs to both of you. If he refuses to let you redecorate, you will know where you stand - and it's somewhere behind the ex-wife. — Library Director — Good Credit Bad Credit No Credit Payoff all your bills = 1 lower payment SELF EMPLOYED - CAN’T VERIFY INCOME? STATED PROGRAMS STARTING @ 6.875% Learning slowly • Delton Dislrict Library seeks energetic, creative indivktoal w/proven leadership abilities to serve as library Director Class IV district library serves four towns.’xps with a popu­ lation of 13.084. Director is responsible for overall man­ agement and operation of library, part-time employees. Minimum requirements include MLS/MLIS from a ALA accredited program; live years of public library experience including administrative and supervisory responsibilities, proven ability to work successfully wAJbrary Board and public officials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively w/other community organizations essential. Experience w/children's services, community networks, library technology Is highly desirable Qualified applicants send resume w/cover letter, complet­ ed library employment application and three raferences to: Mark Doster Library Board Trustee 10115 Norris Rond (269)623-2664 Employment applications may be picked up in person, mailed or faxed to applicant EOE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY JANUARY 16. 2004 GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION.. Adults only? Dear Annie: I am a 12-year-old girl with a simple question. I've been reading your col­ umn for about a year and have enjoyed it immensely, but I have one issue with it Moat of your letters seem to come from adults. What about kids? Is it just that kids never write to you, or is it that you reject their letters? I want to be able to ask you questions when my parents provide unsatisfactory answers. Thanks. — Student Out West Dear Student: Most of our mail is from adults, although we do print a lot of letters from teenagers. Not that many 12-year-olds read the newspap regularly, either in print or online (and we're impressed that you do), so we don't receive a lot of letters from that age group. We'd be happy to put any letter in the column if we think the problem would be of interest to other readers, so feel free to write us with anything that is bothering you, and well do our best to help. Death response Dear Annie: I've never seen this question asked before, so there must be others who are equally ignorant If one wakes up some morning to find that a member of the household has died during the night what is the proper thing to do? Call the police? Call a funeral director? I'm hoping I don't need this information anytime soon, but it can't hurt to know in advance. — Infoseeker Dear Infoseeker Always dial 911 and noti­ fy the police. They will transport the body to the nearest hospital wl«re the person either will be resuscitated or pronounced dead. If it’s the latter, call the funeral home and make arrangements. Thoughts on therapy Dear Annie: I'd like to respond to -Through with Therapy in the Midwest.' who felt ther­ apy was a waste of time and money. Counseling and therapy are not the same thing. Here is the basic difference: Counselors give advice; therapists do not You seek therapy if you want to make a fun­ damental change in your personality and behavior. This change can be brought about by insight into your past or more direct behavior modification. You were correct to note that therapy does not work for everyone. Therapy is hard, often painful work for which a person must be emotionally and physically prepared. Incidentally, it is not always wise to feel 'comfortable' with a therapist This is often seen as sign of collusion between therapist and patient to avoid uncomfortable issues. I hope this has been helpful. - Stephen B. Se^er. M.D., Dept of Psychiatry. UCLA School of Medicine. Los Angeles Dear Dr. Seagen Thank you for the expert assistance and clarification. Here's more: From the West Coast: I am a 16-year-dd junior in high school. At the end of my fresh­ man year. I tried to kill myself, but fortunate­ ly. someone stopped me. When I told my par­ ents. they sent me to therapy. It was the ther­ apy that helped me gain all Ute things I was having a hard time seeing, like self-worth. Now 1 lead a relatively normal life, but every other week I go in for an hour session. It real­ ly helps. Memphis: I spent a year in counseling fol­ lowing my divorce. I read the books my coun­ selor recommended, wrote in a journal, set goals and achieved them. Five years later. I entered a happy and healthy marriage. When I subsequently worked as a counselor, I was appalled al bow often clients do nothing beyond show up for an appointment. Counselors are not magicians. Hard work and taking responsibility for one's mistakes are required. If a person is not inclined to do either of those two things, forget counseling and keep on griping. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Am Landers cohum. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- atorscom. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 8, 2004 — Page 9 1 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... A History of Woodland Township, Barry County I By Joyce Weinbrccht A History of Woodland. Township. Barry County I, as written by A. W. Dillenback for the Woodland News in 1911. This manuscript was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given to us by the late Catherine Lucas. We have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions but have had sev­ eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Dillenback writes: Job. 19,1911 Utt Oldest Tbwmhip Residents of Woodland Quite a Number Who Have been the Whole Co—wity a Dense Forest Are Still Active Residents. Editor of the News: Woodland Township was first awakened to the sound of the woodman’s ax in the autumn of 1837 and Samuel Haight, three single young men from Livingston County of this state first started the wheel of industry and civilization in motion in this township over 73 years ago. Some of our people may think, without giv­ ing the thought due consideration, that some of these pioneers lived in Woodland more years than any one of its inhabitants. But in view of the fat, these pioneers were all grown up to men and women when they came here, none of them lived here more than 50,55 and 58 years, while some of their son and daugh­ ters have been here more years than that. Perhaps it may be a surprise to some to know how long some have lived here and who they are. John A. Jordan came from Livingston County and arrived in Woodland Christmas Day, Dec. 25.1838. His oldest and only child a little girl who was less than one year old then, is now past 73 years of age and has been a continuous (sic) resident of Woodland for 72 years. This lady is Mrs. Christina Barnum. the wife and now the widow of the late Albert Barnum. Our next oldest living resident is Charles Shrincr who was bora late in the autumn of 1839. being now over 71 years old. although he is stopping at the County Home, he is prac­ tically a resident of Woodland for be votes here Our next in number of years as resident is Olney Wheeler. His father. Acy Wheeler, came here in 1840, when Olney was about or less than 2 years old making him a continuous resident for 70 years. Our next is Mrs. Melvina Barnum-Wheeler. Her father. Isaac Barnum, came to Woodland in 1842 making her a continuous resident for over 68 years. Mrs. Celestia Cole-St. John has been a continuous resident of Woodland for 67 years. The next three names I will mention were all bom in Woodland and have ever since and are now residents - John Hynes, our ex-super­ visor, was born August 7, 1842; Judge R. Barnum was bom August 11,1842; James H. Sawdy was bom December 2, 1842; making them residents of Woodland for over 68 years. There are others who have been residents of Woodland for 66 years or more but were not bom in Woodland and they are respectively as follows: Wm. J. McArthur. Mrs. Snythia Jordan Roberts, and Orrin Jordan. Mrs. Adeline Galloway-Dillenback was bom Sept. 30. 1844, and has been a resident tor over 66 years and is now living only a short distance from where she was bom. raised and married. Pascal P. Wheeler who is now living with his son, Herman, in this village, has been a continuous citizen of Woodland for over 65 years. Mrs. AJ. Palmerton. Mrs. John Enz and A.W. Dillenback have also been residents of Woodland for over 64 years. Way back in the early days of which 1 have made mention Woodland was then regarded as one of the poorest townships in Barry County because it was confronted with many disadvantages. First our settiers were far from markets with bad and muddy roads or in fact no roads at all. Again our soil was cov­ ered with a gigantic and massive forest that had to be removed. But times goes on. Prosperity began to crown the efforts of the sturdy pioneers and when its soil was exposed to light and air it was found to be very rich and productive. This fact coupled with the industry of her people brought about the change so that today Woodland stands as the finest and wealthiest township in Barry County, for its aggregate assessed valuation exceeds a million dollars. Respectively. A.W. Dillenback Jan. 26.1911 Pioneer History of Woodland Township How It Derived Its Name - the First Settlers and Experiences Some of Their Early Our township, the northeast comer town of Barry County, in range four north of seven west, is known as • Woodland." Doubtless there are many people living here and have for some years who have never for a moment stopped to consider how our township derived its name or how it was called Woodland. But those that I referred (sic) to last week in my first article, who have lived here for 60 or 70 years, as they go back in memory and see Woodland as it was then in its wild and native condition, with its dense and lofty forest tow­ ering high, and its surface fairly free from a growth of wild brush, and the land was rolling enough to make the scenery grand, beautiful and sublime, will remember that it was enti­ tled to the name, “Woodland" because her fer­ tile (sic) soil was covered with such a gigan­ tic, beautiful and useful growth of timber. And as was stated in my former article (sic), that the first steps taken to remove this timber and change it from that wild and native con­ dition into beautiful and fertile fields, was begun in the autumn of 1837 by three ener­ getic young men from Livingston County, Mich., who were anxious to hew out homes for themselves even amid all the disadvan­ tages and large forests that confronted them on every hand. These men were, respectively. Charles Galloway, Jonathan and Samuel Haight. Jonathan Haight located on the southwest one-fourth of Section 15. the farm now owned by his son-in-law, Lafayette Parrott, except what is occupied by the village. These farms cornered in the center of Section 15 so they constructed a log cabin nearby where these lands cornered in the middle of the sec­ tion and each one of them commenced to chop and clear a strip of land leading towards the section lines of where the roads would bu­ rn time. For nearly four years these three young men lived alone in this shanty and worked hard to build up their homes, looking forward with bright anticipations for better and brighter days to come. At that early day of our township young ladies or the opposite or more refined sex, were a scarce article, and the three bachelors, it must be admitted, passed many a lonely hour for there was nothing to disturb theii quiet abode by day or their sweet slumbers a -.light, only the hooting of owls, the howling of wolves or the stealthy tread of wild beasts around their lonely habitation at the midnight hour. This sound was not always pleasant or enjoyable, but there was one consoling idea to the trio. These wild animals would make good food for a part of their subsistence (sic), and at capturing wild game the two Haights were well qualified, or rather experts, while Galloway took no delight in hunting. He PROGRAM DIRECTOR CASA for Kids. Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Barry and Eaton counties, seeks Director for a dual county advocacy program. Responsibilities include: /. Supervision and coordination of volunteer program providing senices to abused and neglected children. 2. Resource Development 3. Public Relations 4. Agency and program planning 5. Degree preferred with demonstrated skills in fiscal management. 6. Previous experience working with volunteers and knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues desirable. Send resume and salary requirements by January 20, would sooner stay at the shanty and act as cook. Perhaps it might be well, right here, to relate a little anecdote that occurred one hot summei day in July while Galloway was preparing the noon day meal which consisted of a pot of mush. While cooking the same, he discovered that something white was drop­ ping from the chimney of their roomy fire place into the pot of mush. He asked Jonathan what that was - probably ashes - but Jonathan 2004. to: CASA for Kids, Inc. Attn.: Search Committee 430 Barfield Dr. Hastings. MI 49058 Equal Opportunity Employer omiwm FOR SALE BY OWNER at the same time suspected it was something else of not so inviting a nature knowing that he had a few days before hung a saddle of venison in the top of the chimney to be smoked. So Haight went out. climbed to the top of the shanty and inspected the venison, just as he had expected. Owing to the sum­ mer's heat the venison had bred skippers and under the influence of the ascending heat of the fire the skippers had let loose to drop into the pot of mush below. But Haight didn’t divulge the secret then knowing full well that the meal had caused them much fatigue as it had to be carried on their backs from Portland or Ionia and so the trio dined heartily on the mush, milk and skippers. However, after din­ ner Jonathan told his two comrades (sic) what the “something white" was dropping into the mush, for mush was mush in the dense forest and had been earned by much labor and fatigue as the markets or supply was far away with no facilities to get it *rnw lr~ -------- — noooy Frann • HMungs ocnoois SAcre NEW! NEW! NEW! New septic, well, plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows & siding, healing, central air, 200 amp service, 2 waler heaters, water conditioner, sottd oak kitchen, main laundry room, 3 large bedrooms. 3 large bathrooms, garden tub, living room and family room, vaulted ceilings, full base­ ment. 2 Stan detached garage. 4 stall bores stable, hay bam - concrete floors, water and electric. New high tlnaBe fencing and underground dog fencing. Appraised at S229.000.00. Owners have purchase a farm, witt look at att offers. 3% commission to agents. Call owner for private showing 269-945-3694 Kevin 4 Sherry Wood. Feb. 2,1911 Having a Fair Start the Pioneer Bachelors Get Married - Survivors of thAr Families so far as known -their place in local Usto- PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR ry It would be a fair and natural conclusion to presume that these three men, living alone, secluded far from, or at first no neighbors to converse with, not favored with books and papers to read in their lonely hours, and doubtless their mode of living, their manner of scanty wearing apfMtttl and their appear­ ance, would today frighten people in a wealthy aristocratic community, and it is a fact as the story was related to us long years ago by these three men, that male travelers or land seekers were actually afraid of them, judging from their looks and appearance, and refused to accept the hospitality when it was offered to them, fearing possibly, they might be a den of robbers. But after living in this manner for about four years each one of them having quite a nice amount of land improved they were growing nearly all kinds of farm products. San uel concluded that it would be better to have a lady or female cook and so he went over into Danby Township. Ionia County, and on April 12, 1841, married Charlotte Brown. She made her bridal tour from her parental home to her new home in Woodland on the back of an Indian pony with a blanket for a saddle and a bark halter for a bridle. “Bachelors Hall" welcomed the newly mar­ ried pair and they lived there for many years. This habitation was located very near the cen­ ter of Section 15, on the back end of the Grozinger farm one-half mile northeast of the center of this village. Pieces of broken earth­ en wear can yet be found if one wants to (209)623-4058 room. 2-M. wte MMato |to*a> 21S«K Ownwy SI2SXC0 <2244(70) 31VQM3AO13 3XU1 BARRY COUNTY RESIDENTS- MAKE 2004 YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE YEAR EVER! 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January 0. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Tonight it’s just the Saxons and Trojans at TK Middleville's varsity wrestling team fin­ ished 19.5 points ahead of the host Hastings Saxons at the LH Lamb Tournament on Saturday, but that's with individual wrestlers going against other individuals from around the state. “Now. we just need to do it again Thursday," said Trojan coach Tom Lehman after the Lamb. On Thursday, it's just the Trojans and the Saxons when the two teams meet in O-K Gold action for the first time, in Middleville. "We'll wrestle them head to head," said Lehman. “Every match is going to be an excellent bank. We've got to win the close ones.” Hastings head coach Mike Goggins expects there wiU be a lot of close ones. “It'll come down to the last match." said Goggins on Saturday after the tournament. "I think everybody thinks that We're coming in The Saxons' Scott Redman (left) pushes back MkMevMe's Kalani Garber In the 152-pound consolation finale Saturday during the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings. Redman would score a 3-1 decision over Garber to earn a third place medal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tomorrow and working on it" What's ahead didn't make Saturday’s vic­ tory any less sweet for the Trojans, or the sec­ ond place finish any less sweet for the Saxons. It was the first time since 1997 that the Saxons earned team hardware at the LH Lamb. "I'm happy as hell," said Goggins. "I'll take it. absolutely. We held on with Middkvilk and Lakewood, and we did that with a lot of close matches. If a couple of those go our way, maybe we nerve up a spot" Hastings had ten medalists, one first, four seconds, four thirds, and a fourth. RJ Morgan was the lone Saxon champion, wrestling at 103. He made quick work of things. Morgan was only on the mats for 2:52 in his three victories. It took Morgan just ten seconds to pin Petoskey's Dustin Boyer in the finals. In the semi's Morgan scored a pin of Middleville's Brett Tinker in 55 seconds His longest match was his opener, where he fell Lakewood's Mike Gregory in 1:47. “I'm really happy with my link guys." said Goggins. "RJ (Morgan). Rusty (Burgdorf), and Steve Case wrestled out of their minds today." Burgdorf at 112 and Case at 119 each reached the finals of their flight before losing two point decisions in the final seconds. At 112. Burgdorf battled back from being down 6-2 to take a 7-6 lead before Grand Ledge's Kyle Gwih scored an escape as time ran out in the third period. Gwih went no to score a take down in overtime for die victory. Case and Grand Ledge's Aaron Williams were tied 2-2 with time winding down in the 119-pound final, when Williams was awarded Thankfully rankings don’t matter to the MHSAA "It just shows how tight it is, to have the top three teams in the state all in our team district." That quote came from Lakewood vanity wrestling coach Bob Veitch after Saturday’s LH Lamb Tournament A tournament in which his team finished third behind Middleville and Hastings. Veitch is never one to shy away from making bold statements. His team, which fin­ ished third is the only one of the three rated in the top three in the state in Division 2 by the Michigan Wrestling Association. The Vikings are ranked second, with Middleville in fourth, and Hastings in fifth. Lapeer West bolds the lop spot, Lowell is third, and Allegan is sixth. Rounding out the top ten are Flint-Kearsley in seventh, Mason eighth, Tecumsah ninth, and Eaton Rapids tenth. Those rankings were voted on by high school head coaches between last Saturday and Monday. The Vikings had a couple wrestlers who miaand out on the LH Lamb, but I'm sure everyone is at least a little banged up at this point in the year. So bow does that work. Individual tournaments can come out differently than head to head match-ups, but is it that bad a measuring stick? Lapeer West made it to Battle Creek a year ago and beat the Vikings, but lost early in this season to Middleville. In fact, Middleville is the only team which hasn't lost yet this Hastings' head coach Mike Goggins accepts congratulations, and the second place trophy from Saxon athletic director Steve Hoke at the end ol Saturday's LH Lamb tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings' Matt Lipstraw (right) tangles with Grand Ledge's Brandon Johnson In file 145-pound final on Saturday. Johnson took the light championship with a 9-1 major decision over Lipstraw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a pair of near fall points as the clock expired. Also finishing second for the Saxons Saturday were Chad Ferguson at 130, and Matt Lipatrew at 145. Ferguson and Lipstraw were each 2-1 on the day. The Saxons four consolation round win­ ners, earning third place medals were Scott Redman at 152. Jeff Allen 125, Tom Rowse 135, and Ryan Ferguson 140. Scoring a fourth place medal was Dan Blair at 171. "Hastings. Lakewood, Petoskey, and Grand Ledge, this is good competition." said Lehman. "We're real happy." The Trojans led the nine teams with it total medalists, and finished with 172.5 team points. Hastings was second with 153, fol'iweJby Lakewood 151.5, Petoskey 1335, Grand Ledge 103.5. Ionia 59. Delton Kellogg 53.5. Keoowa Hills 30. and Charlotte 21. Leading the way for TK were Mike McKeown at 125. Ryan Fletke at 140, and Dayne Fletke at 160 who each woo individual flight championships. McKeown pinned his way through the 125pound bracket. In the finals he fell Lakewood’s Evan Terry in 300. In the semi's McKeown took a pin over Hastings' Jeff Allen in 5:41. and he started the day with a :56 second pin of Petoskey's Chris Burnett. In the 140-pound weight class Ryan Fletke took a 10-5 decision over Lakewood’s Jeff Vander Boon in the championship match. Ryan also topped a Hastings opponent in the semi's, Ryan Ferguson, with a 7-5 decision. His first round win came by pin over Ionia's Cam Wood Dayne Fletke's championship at 160 came by way of a 8-1 decision over Lakewood's Alex Phillips. In the semifinals. Dayne took a 6-1 decision over Grand Ledge's Nick Holguin, after opening the day with a pin of Delton's Clay Drewyor in 2:32. TK's lone second place finisher was Josh Bowerman at 135 pounds. Bowerman lost in a 4-2 decision to Petoskey's James Archambault in the championship round, after narrowly besting Keoowa Hills Mark Recall in 1-0 in the semi's. Bowerman started season I know rankings don't mean a lot. especially at this point in the season, and Lakewood's got a very good team, but it seems a little off. David T. likes to go on and on about how all stars used to be voted on by the players and managen in major league baseball’s balloting. Then be adds bow one of his favorite players. Mike Schmidt of the Phillies was elected by the fans to play third base forghc National League in the all star game a couple months after be retired because he felt be couldn't help his team anymore. He thinks the fans made a mockery of the whole process. Fans don't really know who the all stars are. Most of the time they just vote for the home team or for the names they recognize. Is that what's going on in the wrestling polls? Middleville and Hastings aren't nobodies, or schools looking to make a break into the stale's wrestling scene. They're teams with proud traditions, great coaches, and great kids, just like Lakewood, and they both topped the Vikes on Saturday. Middleville fin­ ished ahead of Lapeer West. Hastings, and Allegan at an invitational in Allegan in December. The Trojans have beaten Division 1 power Rockford in duals twice. TK won the Lamb, with Lakewood, Hastings, snd another D-l powerhouse from Grand Ledge. The Allegan Invitational and the Lamb are the two times the Saxons have finished behind anyone so far this season, and Lakewood's third place is the first time they've been topped all year. Doesn't that add up to Middleville being number one in whatever this poll is? It'll all work itself out soon. Either Middleville or Hastings will suffer its fust dual meet defeat of the season tonight when they meet in O-K Gold action. The season ends with that district so eloquently described by coach Veitch. Caledonia is also thrown into that mix. and the Fighting Scots have won a couple of lesser tourna­ ments this season already. Thai’s like Duke. Connecticut, and Kansas all being in the same pod in the NCAA men's basketball bracket. But thankfully this isn't the NCAA's. None of the teams has to worry about not getting into the state tournament because it didn't win its conference tournament at the end of the year like in basketball. And there's no mess like the USC and LSI! debacle college football's head honchos put together this season AU this toumarr.mt talk seems a little premature, but this Saturday is practically the midway point of the regular season already. As someone a link less schooled might say. “let's get it on." See you Thursday in Middleville. I don't even think a link snow could stop that one from happening. Lakewood's Adam Fyan (bottom) tries to set up for an escape in the 189-pound finals against Delton Kellogg's Jim Sweat Saturday at the LH Lamb. Sweat took an 8­ 6 decision to earn the championship medal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the day with a :34 second pin of Charlotte's Jay Neilsen. Helping the Trojans to victory was a strong performance on the consolation mat al the cad of the day. The Trojans took home five bronze medals, by winning five of the eight conaoiation finals they were in. Scoring third place medals for TK were Brian Cuneo at 145, Eric Reeder 189. Matt Potter 275, Tom Winwright 112, and Justin Lewis at 119. Scott Brown at 130, Kalani Garber 152. Adam Loveless 215 all finished in fourth place for TK. Lakewood finished with nine medalists, one first, five seconds, and three thirds. While TK and Hastings get right bock into action. Lakewood has to wait until the end of the regular season to gel back at the Trojans and Saxons. “It's early in the year yet. We’ll regroup and we'll come back. It just shows bow tight it is, to have the top three teams in the stare all in our team district." said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch speaking of his Vikings. Middleville, and Hastings. Lakewood was a little short handed Saturday, and it showed in the final standings at the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings. “Hats off to Middleville and Hastings.” said Veitch. "I thought we were a little flat today and we just got out wrestled by them.” Lakewood's lone first place finish came from 215 pounder Alan O'Donnell, who took a 7-6 decision over Delton Kellogg state qual­ ifier Dustin Morgan in the flight champi­ onship, after topping Petoskey's Bill White 11-2 in the semi's and Hastings Mike Morehouse with a pin in 3 53 in the opening round. Most notably missing from the Lakewood line-up was slate medalist Brandon Carpenter, who would most certainly have earned some team points if he had been healthy enough to go. “I know we didn't have our full line-up there, but that doesn't make a difference." He would have liked to have seen more energy out of the guys on the mat Second place medals were won by the Vikings’ Evan Terry al 125. Jeff Vander Boon at 140. Alex Phillips 160, Adam Fyan 189, and Cody DuPont al 275. Brenden Terry at 130. Eddie Phillips 171, and Mike Gregory at 103 each finished in third place for Lakewood. "That's a good tournament." said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. “Holy mackerel. That tournament's always a class tournament. The teams they bring in are always just top shelf." We're division 3. Thai's about a Division 3 regional." The Panthers had three medalists on the day. and finished seventh overall. Leading the way for DK was 189 pounder Jim Sweat, who took the flight championship with a perfect 3Oday. Sweat had an outstanding battle with Lakewood's Fyan in the finals, where he took an 8-6 decision. Sweat scored pins against Grand Ledge's Nate Reed and Middleville's Eric Reeder in his opening two matches. Morgan was second at 215. and the Panthers' other medalist was Brett Bissett at 125 where he took fourth by going 2-1 "1 thought we wrestled very competitive­ ly." said Heethuis. "It was a good day for us. We got to sec good competition." Seeing good competition co tinues tonight. January 8. for Delton when the Panthers host Schoolcraft and last year's Kalamazoo Valley Association champions from Pennfield. "One of our goals is to win a league title, so. we'd better stan with the team that won it last year," said Heethuis. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 8. 2004 - Page 11 Three Lions win titles as team places third at Rogers Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team had another strong tournament showing when it placed third overall at the Rogers Tournament in Wyoming on Saturday. Memoria' at Valley in December won itself another tournament championship with 163.5 total points. Grant finished second at 155.5 followed by Maple Valley’s 119.5 The Lions had three individual champions on the day. with unblemished 3-0 records. Chris Morris wrestled his was to the 171- points. Finishing fourth was the squad from Kelloggsville with 100 points, ahead of Morley-Stanwood 88. Holton 83. Rogers ‘A’ 63. South Haven 58. Ottawa Hills 45. Sparta 'Br 38. Kent City ‘B’ 45.5. and Rogers *B’O. The Lions are taking their holiday break late. Maple Valley will next be in action when it visits Edwardsburg, for a tournament January 17. pound title. At 119 pounds it was the Lions' Jamie Corwin coming out as the flight champ. Maple Valley's third title on the day came from Kevin Fassett at 135 pounds. The Lions were third out of 12 teams overall. Caledonia, which won the Jesse Snow TAPRC still needs assistance to bring Little League to TK Lion junior Lance Harvey and the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team finished third overall Saturday at the Rogers Tournament in Wyoming. (File photo) Saxons’ struggles can be vindicated at Wayland today The Hastings varsity girls volleyball team is hoping things go better at Wayland Thursday than they did on Saturday. The Saxons didn't win a single game Saturday al the Wayland Invitational, including a 15-7. 15-12 loss to the host Wildcats during pool play. "There were very few highlights." said Hastings coach Gina McMahon. ~We struggled. We definitely struggled through­ out the day." Hastings went 0-3 in pool play, then fell in the opening tournament round to Otsego 15-0.15-9. The Saxons' first other two pool play losses came to Vicksburg. 15-2.15-13. and Ravenna 15-7. 15-12. "We just played poorly," said McMahon. "Our passing wasn't on. Our setting wasn't on. We missed loo many important serves. We didn I run our middle game as well as we should have mostly because our pass­ ing game was so off.” There wasn't much to be positive about. "I’d say in the middle of the day we started playing scrappy.” said McMahon. Playing scrappy defense is one of the keys to the season as O-K Gold play gels set to begin for the Saxons tonight at Wayland. With their lack of size, the Saxons have to play with a lot of heart and give their best effort every time out on the court. • By the end of the day Saturday, the first lime the Saxons were in action after the holiday break the team was looking for­ ward to working hard in practice to prepare for facing the Wildcats again. -Then unfortunately practice was can­ celed yesterday, then with school being canceled we only had about half the team for practice today," said McMahon Wednesday afternoon. "The girls are really up and want to get going. If we're at our best we can beat Waylaud, but it's all mental. We've had a lot of mental mistakes. I think the girls can do it There’s no doubt in my mind they can play and beat Wayland." A second organizational meeting to establish Little League baseball and soft­ ball into the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission will be held in the Thomapple Township Hall Monday. January 12 at 7 p.m. A small group of leadership has stepped forward to take on this endeavor, but more public input and participation is needed and hoped for. A league constitution will be formatted and finalized at this meeting. The TAPRC asks that community members with a son or daughter, age 6 to 18. which is interested in playing ball this summer to please give some considera­ tion to helping build the foundation for a future of fun and love for the game. Question, concerns, offers to help, and/or requests for a copy ot the pro­ posed Little League constitution can be directed to Mike Bremer at (269) 795­ 8853. Although people may have called it lit­ tle league baseball, it wasn't until now that the real thing has been offered in the area. “Little League Baseball is a Federal Incorporation granted under a Bill signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 17, 1964, and amended December 24,1974, to admit girls," says the league's online website. “Action of the President and Congress places Little League Baseball in the same category as Red Cross. Boy Scouts. Boys Clubs of America and a select group of other agencies similarly chartered." Little League is an international organ­ ization dedicated to all facets and levels of baseball and softball. This union will expose local ball players to a wider range of competitive opportunities and experi­ ences. Sturgis stops Lakewood in semi’s The Viking varsity volleyball team had another strong run through an invitational Saturday. Lakewood's ladies reached the semifinals al the Harper Creek Invitational before bowing out to Sturgis. “Il was a pretty good day for us." said Viking coa^h Jeff.Duits. f ww”-. Bui rt was an even better day tor the girls fi-rm Sturgis, who got the best of the Vikings twice. "They have a strong learn so we weren't to upset after we were knocked out." said Corey Thelen (left) led the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team with 16 points as it improved its record to 3*2 with a win at Lansing Eastern Tuesday evening. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Vikings improved on both ends as they top Quakers A little lay-off did some good for the Lakewood varsity boys' basketball team. The Vikings opened the 2004 portion of the schedule Tuesday night by knocking off Lansixig Eastern in the capital city 61-38. The victory pushed the Vikings’ record back above .500. at 3-2. Lakdwood doubled up the Quakers in the first half, taking a 26-13 lead into the break then cruised in the second half. Things went well on both ends of the floor for the Vikings. “We shot very well from the floor tonight,” said Lakewixxi coach Mark Farrell. "Our defense is starting to pick up as a team.” Lake wood’s offensive improvement was most notable in its field goal percentage, which was up to 41-percent from the field. The Vikings were five of ten from beyond the three point line. As a team, the Vikings combined for 15 assists on the night and only 13 turnovers, while taking 11 steals on D. Everyone was getting into the act of find­ ing open teammates on the offensive end. Tyler Beglin. Tyler Harms, Pat Morris, and Clint Tobias each bid three assists. On the other side, Beglin. Marc Miller. Travis Willard, and Tobias each had two steals. “Our hard work over break working on the little things was very evident tonight.” said Farrell. "Communication on defense and the execution of our offense was huge.” Corey Thelen led Lakewood in scoring with 16 points, with 13 of them coming in the first half. Thelen also pulled down six rebounds. Also in double digit scoring for the Vikings were Miller with 12 points, and Beglin and Tobias with ten apiece. Miller and Tobias also had good games on the glass. Miller led the team with nine boards, and Tobias pulled down eight. Alvin Bonds led Eastern with 17 points. The Vikings have two more games on the road before returning home. Friday night Lakewood takes on its second Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 foe of the season when it pays a trip to Fowlerville. The Vikings are currently 0-1 in the league. They fell to Haslett in their final game before the Lakewood's Abby Chase led her team in assists Saturday, as the Vikings reached the semifinals at the Harper Creek Tournament in Battle Creek. (File photo) Duits The Trojans from Sturgis topped the Vikes in the semifinal match 15-12.15-4. after also topping Lakewood in powerpool play in three matches 10-15. 15-13, 15-8. On the day the Vikings went 2-0 in pool play. 1-1 in the powerpool, to enter the Gold division bracket as the fifth seed. There, the Vikings promptly knocked off Marshall in the quarterfinals 15-9. 16-14. The Vikings beat Harper Creek to open play Saturday, winning 15-8 15-4, then beat Schoolcraft in their other poolplay match 15- 3 15-6. Powerpool play began with the first loss to Sturgis, Lakewood then came back to beat Carmen-Ainsworth 16-14 15-4. "We have been tinkering with our lineup trying to find a combination that is going to give us the ben chance ottoR'ely ” said Duits. “So far. we have been relying on what Jesse Buche does, but the better teams can find ways to stop her so we are trying to counter that. We have 3 sophomores starting now plus one other sophomore and a fresh­ man who are seeing more time." For the day Buche had 66 kills and 44 digs. Abby Chase had 83 assists, and sopho­ more Morgan Pennington had 13 blocks. “We had said that we would use that tour­ nament as a measuring stick to find out where we were against some of the best teams around." said Duits. “and we saw that we have a ways to go but we are making progress.” On Saturday. January 10. the Vikings will be at Port Huron High for a tournament. The team's record now stands at 19-4. Kent Oil A Propane 46-22; Viking 44-24; NBT 43-25; Hecker Agency 38-30; Dean's Dolls 33-31; Carlton Center Bulldozing 29­ 39; Railroad Street Mill 27-37. Good Games and Scries ■ B. Hathaway 170-456; S. Dunham 158-435; P. Fowler 140­ 379; N. Porter 166-457; J. Hamilton 209-512; K. Fowler 203-516; J. Rice 210-494; B. Maker 167-472; K. Eberly 187; T. Christopher 171; G. Potter 159-445; J. Landells 120-320; L. Mercer 154-420; A. Castelein 178-513. break. Lions looking to get back on track against Leslie Friday When Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team plays well good things can hap­ pen. When it doesn’t, things happen like they did in Tuesday’s loss at Portland St. Patrick. The Shamrocks outscored the Lion 15-5 in the fourth quarter to propel themselves to a 57-42 victory over the visitors. "We were right in it,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “They bested us by ten points in the fourth quarter." The Lions struggled at times on the offen­ sive end, and unfortunately, it had more to do with what the team was doing rather than anything the Shamrocks did to slow them down. "We did not play well.” said Webb. “We didn't hit very many shots. We were a step slow on defense. 1 think we just kind of got out hustled down the stretch.” Junior guard Dustin Mead returned to the line-up for the first time this season and tossed in 11 points for the Lions. Valley was led in scoring by Josh Beardslee with 12. Barry County YMCA 2004 Women's Volleyball Scores Hastings Orthopedics...................................0-3 Sappanos ......................................................... 3-0 Viking................................................................ 2-1 Curves .............................................................. 1-2 Flexfab..............................................................0-3 V-Tec ................................................................ 3-0 while Lance Burpee added eight points. Only five Lions scored in the contest, compared to a balanced attack for the Shamrocks in which nine players tallied buckets led by Kyle Schrauben's 12 points. Maple Valley is now 2-2 on the year, but will be looking to keep its unblemished SMAA record in tact when it hosts Leslie on Barry Comity YMCA Friday night. “If we play well we’ll be fine.” said Webb. "If we don’t the same kind things will keep happening.” The Lions arc 2-0 in conference play to date. Jordan Bursley and the Maple Valley varsity boys' basketball team will be trying to turn things back around after Tuesday's loss at Portland St. Patrick when they get back into SMAA play Friday night at home against Leslie. (File photo by Perry Hardin) 2004 Co-ed Volleyball Scores Flexfab..............................................................0-3 Smudge..............................................................3-0 Hastings MFG ............................................... 2-1 You Guys Serve............................................. 1-2 Miss Fits ..................................................... 0-3 Relativity ............................................... 3-0 �Pag, 12 - Ttaraday. January b. 2004 - Tla Hwangs Banner Hastings Library to show Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to celebrate beauty of winter 3 top documentary films Beginning Friday. Jan. 23. at 7 p.m. the birds since the beginning of time. How to Hastings Public Library will present its first of three award-winning documentaries. imagine being among the fust lo transform this dream into reality? I will always treas­ "Winged Migration." ure the memory of the first time we The film was nominated for Academy Award Best Documentary in 2002 and Jim Vemiere of the Boston Herald wrote, "It is achieved this." "Winged Migration" is a film dedicated enough to leave even 'Matrix' fans staring at the screen, gaping in awe!” to the seasons. Among all vertebrates, they to birds and their displacements according are de only ones to have mastered the open sky. Through a series of miracles of evolu­ Three years of shooting were needed by five film crews following bird migrations tion. they have conquered all the skies by through 40 countries and all seven conti­ nents. With teams totaling more than 450 equipping themselves with remarkably adapted organs, wings, muscles, and the heart of a long distance runner. people. 17 pilots and 14 cinematographers The other documentaries are Michael used gliders, helicopters. Delta Wings, ultralights and balloons to fly alongside, Moore's controversial "Bowling For Columbine" Feb. 27 and "Spellbound" above, below and in front of their subjects. Jacques Perrin, filmmaker of "Winged Migration" describes the sensation: March 19. Please bring a lawn chair. Refreshments "Earthbound, watching the birds fly across will be served and all programs are free and the sky. we undertook this film. We had lo go higher, nearer the birds, within striking open to everyone. Call 269-945-4263 for more information. distance of the stars. Man has dreamt of MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been meds to the oondtaons of a mortgage made by TOMMY R. RICHARDS, A SINGLE MAN to REPUBLIC BANK, Mortgagee, dated November 2,2001, and recorded on November 14.2001, as Instrument No. 1008721 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of eleven thousand seven hundred twenty nine and 257100 Dolors (911.72925). indudtog interest at 7.1256 par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given twt said mortgage wB be foredooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 130 pjn. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are siUited in CITY OF FREEPORT. BARRY COUNTY, Mtahigan and are described as: RLE NUMBER: 08305-073 PARCEL!: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF SEC­ TION 11. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES SO'56* WEST 789.39 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 48* WEST 256.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58* 56” EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE TO THE POINT OF BEGWNWG SU&SCT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOG JORDAN ROAD. The redemplton period shal be 6 months from too date of such sate, unteoa determined aban­ doned in accordance w«h 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of ouch sate. Dated: December 25. 2003 REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Aaoodates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 4800F8816 ror mnxmaDon pease can. (248) 540-7701 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 5, 1884. by Joberta L. Converse and Donald W. Converse, as husband and wife, es Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings A Loan, FA, now known as MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mort­ gage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan or. April 11,1994 at Uber 801, Page 736 and a Mortgage executed on October 25.1988, by Joberta L Converse, a sin­ gle woman, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Doede lor Barry County. Michigan on November 1. 1991. as Document No. 1037436 (collectively the "Mortgages'), on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Nino Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 467100 Dolors ($79390 46) as of foe date of this notice, inducing principal and interest, and other coots secured by the Mortgages, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any put of the debt, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sale in the Mortgagee having become operative by reason of the defaults. NOTICE IS HEREu ' GIVEN that on Thursday. February 5. 2004, at 1 30 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of hoidtog the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there wM be offered for safe and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal coats and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located to Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgagee as follows: LOTS 227. 226, 228, 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNIT 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. Commonly known as 860 Ogimas St., Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be thirty '30) days from the date of such stee. Dated: January 8, 2004 Mfawtroet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkev, Esq. Mfar, Canfield, Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamrzoo, Ml 49007 (1/29) PUBLIC NOTICE City off Hastings Notice te hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wB hoid a Puttee Hearing on Tuesday, January 20,2004, at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Mtahigan. The purpose of the Pubic Hearing te for the Zoning Board of Appeds to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Dr. Christopher Tomczyk. 220 West Colfax Street, nasongs, Mcrsgan. The applicant has requested a Land Use Variance in accordance with Section 90-88 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordtoances, that if granted. wB alow a Doctor's Office to be located in a Residential District Legal description of seta property te: CITY OF HASTINGS west 1/2 of Lots 1 A 2 except the south 17 ft. of Lot 2, Lota 7 A 8, ateo the north 33fLofLots6A9alto Block 3 of R J. Grant Addtoon Written comments win be received on the above request at Hastings City Han, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Mtahigan 49058. Request tor inionnation and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City ».;il provide reasonable aids and sendees upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (tetepixxw 269-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649-3777. Evaril G. Manahum City Clerk 08527M0 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt colector attempting to colecl a debt Any inionnation obtained will be used lor this purpose. If you are in tie MMary. pteaae con­ tact our office at the number fared below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made in the oondttorw of a certain mortgage made by: Richard W. Knauss retd Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife to Long Beach Mortgage Company, A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1897 and recorded January 5. 1898 In Document No. 1008031 Barry County Records, Mcmgan. oaxi mongaga was assignee mrougn means assignments to: Wachovia Bank, NA fka First Union National Bank, as Trustee for American Residential Eagle Certificate Trust 1898-1, by assignment dated Decanter 18, 2003 received and recorded by December 30,2003, Barry County Records. On which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Four Hundred Eleven Dollars and Seventy-Seven Conte ($71,411.77) including Inter­ est 11.49% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage wB be foredooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 130PM nn Thursday frtauary 5- 2004. Said premtees are sftueted in Wage ot Mkkfavtec. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of foe Mkfoteviite Downs Addteon 82. Wage of MkldtovBe, accenting to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 13. Commonly known as 818 Greenwood St, MtodteWe Ml 49333 The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in wrucn case tne reoempoon ponoo snati oa aj oays from the date of such sate, nreert- Dtnamhar?? 90M VfacteWflMLNA la Rot Uninn Ntehnte Rar* as Trustee for Amsrii—Lfiaakterthi Fall Carffrate Trud 1998-1. Asaignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Daquinrtrs FkL 8te 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Rte Ncl 03-19781 Pit): 1A1 - 1/29 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tammy J. Maaacar a/k/a Tammy Mesecar and Gate Maaacar. Wife and Hueband to US Bank. NA. N.D., organized and existing under the tews of Ths United States of America Mortgagee, dated March 29, 2002 and recorded September 17, 2003 in Document Number ,1113474, Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was aseignsri through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pool­ ing and j wiring agreement series 2002-88. by assignment dated July 2. 2002 and recorded October 14, 2003 in Document Number 1115666, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($88,801.49) including interest 8.85% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some pari of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 130PM. on Thursday, January 15, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Comer of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 7 West: Thence West 40 Rods for a place of beginning: Thence North 20 Rods: Thence West 110 Feet: Thence South 20 Rods; Thence East 110 Feet to the piece of begin­ ning. Commonly known as 5823 Bayne Road, Woodtend Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 8. 2003 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement series 2002-89, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd Sle 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Fite No: 03-13542 Pub: 12/11 -1/8 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is billing itself as the place to be in the post-holiday penod. especially for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors with a winter hike or even those preferring to stay inside by a warm fireplace. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has more than five miles of nature trails that can be use for hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. Snowshoes are available for rent for $5 for a <wo-hour time period. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. The Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to S p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wood-buming fireplace, located in the center of the Visitor Center, encourages guests to sit down and relax. Guests are invited to bring a book and enjoy the view. Families are welcome to view the traveling exhibits, “Cargo to Extinction” and “Saving Endangered Species, Saving Ourselves?" Afterward, they can stay to play one of the many board games available, a no-cost option for families to enjoy the afternoon together. The staff of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has planned a variety of programs for the winter season. To register for a program call (269) 721-4190. Visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org for more information about the Institute. The calendar of events for January includes: • Now through Feb. 28 - Natural History Exhibit: Cargo to Extinction Traveling Exhibit and Saving Endangered Species, Saving Ourselves? Cargo to Extinction is World Wildlife Fund traveling exhibit on wildlife trade. Visitors will see illegally imported wildlife items that were confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These animal products range from ocelot skins and crocodile handbags to canned whale meat and ivory jewelry. This exhibit is designed to educate the public about the destructive impact that purchasing products made from endangered plants and animals can have on wildlife populations. Saving Endangered Species, Saving Ourselves? is a traveling exhibit developed by the Bell Museum of Natural History nd the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 Division of Endangered Species. It uses feder­ ally listed species of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri. Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio to explore bow endangered species, even humble ones, are often warning signals of environmental problems that harm many other species, including humans. Noboe Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THMRRMte A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DOT ANY BFORMARON WE 08TANWU. MUSS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE NOTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be TMBfMBAMBTfXMifCTMirMrTWQTQ COLLECT A QEST ANY WFQRMAnPR THW RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON OBTAMOWLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AK fa ACTIVE NUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Tim r—i ■ a nm fittiECTM AniMPT- 71 riM—TWEHMF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAITARY DUTY MrWTRtflff BMP Default has been mede In fie oondMone of a mortgage mede by Kenneth L Burton, Mantod and Tammy L Burton, Married, to Rretar Bank. NA. mortgagee, dated March 16, 1990 and recorded March 24, i960 In Document Number 1027006. Barry County Records. Said mortgage te now held by BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft hes been made In TRUSTEE by assignment dated November 30, the condteons of a mortgage mede by Thomas A. 2000 and recorded on August 28, 2001 in nonman ano Drenoa ©. nonman, nusoqpo ano Document Number 1065540. Barry County VRte, ongmai mortgagortS/, to < n st Gmcago Records. There is daimed to bo duo on such mortM-- .------ _ _ - . .a . -- . , . I,--- , Mortgage i^ompany, Mortgagee, oatoo Marcn 4, gage the sum of Ninety-Tteo Thousand Seven Hundred Etffy and 74/100 Dofaro (182,780.74) 1986. and recorded on March 11. 1988 In Inoirvinriudtog totereet at the rate of 838% per annum. ment 1028380, and aseigned by said Mortgagee to Under foe power of sate oonteined in tie mort­ Mortgage Electronic Regtetration Systems, Inc. as gage and tw statutes of fie State of MfoNgan, assignee by an assignment dated September 16. notice te hereby given foot tie mortgage wB be 1990 recorded on January 10, 2000 in instrument lorectoeed by a sate of tie mortgaged premtees, or 1039968, in Berry County Records, Mfchigen, on some part of fiem. at pubic venue el fie Barry which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the County Courthouse in llasingi in Barry County. date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Eighty-Eight Mchigan at 130 p.m. on Febnwy A, 3084 Thousand Four Hundred Ton And 40/100 Dolors The premteee are located to tie Cty of HMtngs, ($188,410.40), indudtog interest al 7% per annum. Barry County. Mtahigan. snd are cteacrtbed as: Under the power of sate cotaafoed in tited Rprt- r Begtontog.M a point on foe East Ine of Section gage and the statute to such case made arid pro­ 24. Town 2 north. Rango 8 Wool dtetant 1350 teat vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB North of the South ine of fie North 36 acres of tie be foredooed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, South 1/2 of tie Northeast 1M of said Section 24; or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at fie Barry thence Wool parafal wfth said South Ina of tie County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 p.m., on North38acree,adtetencaof331 feet; thence North January 29,2004. psralai wtih said East section Ina 150 feet; fmnoo East 331 feet to tie Eaet section Ine; twicoSoUh Said premises are situated In Township of 150 feet to tw piece of begtontog. Sutfaritoan Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are easement over the Easterly 33 feet for Pubic described as: Lot 32. Noflke Soulh Lake Shore Plot Highway purposes. No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in The redemption period shal ba 6 moot* from Uber 5 of Ptato on Page 75. Barry County Records. the date of such sate, urfaes the property te deterino reoempoon penoo snas oe o monins rrom maneo aoanooneo in accoraance wen m^la the date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ 98003241a, in which caae the redemption period doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in shal be 30 days from tw fate of tea sate. The which case the redemption period shal be 30 days foreefoeing mortgagee can readnd fie eate in the from the data of such sate. event a 3rd party buys tw property and fwre to a Doted: December 25. 2003 aimuftanaoua reeoiution «Bh tw borrower. For more information, please cal: Dated: Jenuanf1.N64 FC D 248.583.1309 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys tor BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration TION, AS TRUSTEE. As Assignee Systems, Inc. P.O. Boa 8041 30400 TxlxgraohJM. SM 200 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.1516 otmo Pub: 1/1 -1/29 Rte e006246F01 Detauft has boon made in tw conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Zamora, a married man and ABaon M. Zamora signing to waive her dower and homestead rights, to Rfth Third Mortgage-Mi, LLC. mortgagee, dated August 21. 2002 and recorded August 29. 2002 to Document No. 1088683. Barry County Records. There te ctatowd to be due on such mortgage the sum ot SeventyFive Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 30/100 Dolan ($75312.3) indudtog totereet at tw rate of 6.5% par annum. Under the power of sate contained to tiw mort­ gage and tw statutes of the State ot Mtahigan. notice te hereby given that tw mortgage wB bo foredooed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigsn at 130 pan. on January 15,2004. The premtees are located to the Township of Assyria, Barry County. Mtahigan. and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of section 36. Town 1 North, Rango 7 Wool Assyria Township, Barry County, Mtahigan and running thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 1263.53 loot afcmg the South Ine of said section 36 to tw center of M-78; thence Northeasterly 1899 feet along the center of M-78 to the centerine of Huff Road; thence West 345 teat along the canteritoo of Huff Rood to the true piece of beginning; thence South 198 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the center of Huff Road; thence East 220 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property te deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §6003241a. to which case tw redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. Thatorectosing mortgagee can readnd the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wfth the borrower Dated: December 11. 2003 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Fifth Third Mortgage-MI. LLC . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (246) 457-1000 Fite No. 200.1014 omnm Pub: 12/11 - 1/8 Default has boon mode In tw oondteons ot a mortgage made by Charts* Hoyte and Samantw Hoyte, husband and wife, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 28, 2002 and recorded August 13, 2002 in Document# 1086623. Barry County Records. Said mortgage te nwr held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under tw Poolng and Servicing Agreement dated ae of September 1. 2002. Moftgage PaaoThrough Certificates. Series 2002-WMC1. by assignment eubmRted to and recorded by tw Barry County Ragtetor of Deads. There te cteimad to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ntoefy Thousand Six Hundred Three and 95/100 Dolars ($90,603.95) Including totereet al the rate of 10.75% per annum. Under tw power of sate oontatood to tw mort­ gage and tw statutes of tw State of MtaNgsn, notice te hereby given twt tw mortgage wB bo toreckwod by a sate of tw mortgaged premtees, or some part ot twm, at pubic venue al tw Barry County Courthouse to Heelings In Barry County. Mtahigan at 130 pjn. on February 12, 2004. The premtees are located to tw VBaga of Nashvifa. Barry County, Mtahigan. and are (Wecribod as: Commencing al tw Southwest comer of tw Soutwaet 1/4 of section 28. Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence North 20 rods; thence Ert 18 Rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods to tw place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from tw date of such sate, untesa tw property te deter­ mined abandoned in accordance wfth MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shal be M days from tw date of tw sate. The toredosing mortgagee can readnd the sate in tw event a 3rd party buys tw property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with tw borrower. Doted: January 8,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as ot September 1, 2002,Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Serios 2002-WMC1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 1892815 Pub:1/B-2/5 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 8. 2004 - Page 13 ■ NoMoe Of Mnrtgagfi Foreotaeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTABi WILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MR. rrARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eato may be raadndad by the toreckwing mortgagee. In that event, your (tomegee, If any, ehaff bo Hmtt- MORTGAGE SAI L - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence Howlett III, a married man and Cheryl A Howlett signing to subordinate dower and homestead rights, original mortgagors), to Community Mortgage Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2000. and recorded on July 17,2000 In instrument 1046815. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhettan Mortgage Corp aa aselgnss by an assignment dated July 21. 2000 recorded on September 15. 2000 in instru­ ment 1048517. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to bo due at me dets hereof the sum of Sixty-Throe Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Seven And 25/100 Dollars ($63,697.25). including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foredooed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on January 22,2004. Said premtees are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desertbod as: The North 1/2 of Lot 6 and ** West 1 rod of the North 1/2 of Lot 7 of Block 10 ot H. J. Kenfiekte Addtiton to the City pf Hastinga, tornwrty VAaga, according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9. EXCEPT: Beginning al a point on the West Ins of Lot 6, Block 10 of the Plat of Wage of Hastings. Addition by H. J. Kentfield, in the City of Hastings, distant North 66.00 loot from the Southwest comer of said Lot 6; thence North 1.50 feet: thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 foot; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 1.50 lest; to a point which ties North 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds East 88.00 toot from the North line of East Bond Street (86 feet wide); thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds West 83.09 feet to the point of The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which caae the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the dais of such sale. Deted: December 18.2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attomava For Charm Manhattan Mnrtoaaa Com FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNRES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTWGTOCOUJECTADEBTANDANYMFORMATIONOSTABCDWSX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) 382-6100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 28th day of July. A.D.. 2000. and record­ ed In the office of ths Register of Deeds, lor the County of Berry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of August A-D. 2000 in Document No. 1047711 of Berry Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. in-wit the 24th day of September A.D. 2001, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking asoodatic*' tA/s/ Bankers Trust Company ot California, NX, as trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loen trust 2000LB1, thru mesne assignments and recorded on October 4. 2001 in the office of Register of Deeds to Document No. 1067591 tor said Couny of Barry Records, Said assignment recorded February 20, 2002 in Document No. 1075229, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $61,815.18 (Sixty one thousand. Eight hundred ftteen dotiars and eighteen cents) indudtog interest there on at 10.96% (ten point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ot sale sontainod in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mtahigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tost on the 22nd day of January. AD., 2004. al IDO o'clock said mortgage wfl bo lorectoeed by a sate at pubic auction, to the higheel bidder, at the Barry County Courihouss In Hastings, Ml, Bony County. Michigan, of the pramIsas described in said mortgage, which said prem­ ises are doecribs d as toftows: Al that certain piece or parcel of tend situated to the Wage of Woodtend, in tow County j*,8*"* *nd St*te 01 Mtahigan and deocribod as toftows to wk: RKXERA LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing al a point 41.5 rods East and 18.5 rods South ot too Northwest comer poet of Section 22. Town 4 North, Rango 7 West, Township of Woodtend. Berry County, Michigan, as a Place ot Beginning; thence South until It intersocts with the North boundary Ine of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company's Rightof-Wey. thence North to the Place of Beginning; thence East 4 rods; 12 toot 4.5 inchoe; thence South until again inter­ sects the North boundary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Rightof•Way, thence totiowtog the North boundary Ine of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Raftways Company Right-of-Way to a Southwesterly direction to the piece first intersected; thence North on said first fine of Place of Beginning, except: A parcel of land to too Northwest 1/4 ot Section 22. Town 4 North, Rango 7 West. Wage of Woodtend. Barry County, Michigan, deocribod as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 31 seconds East. 884.75 feet along the North fine of said Section 22; thence South 46125 feet; thence South 106 to.it 2 inches of a Place of Boginning; thence North 106 toot 2 inches: thence East 78.37 feet; thence South 37 toot 9 inches; thence Southwesterly to a straight fine, 105 foot 4 inches, more ore less. to the Place ot Beginning. Tax ID: 08-15-110-147-00 The redemption period shaft be six months from too date of such sate, unless determtoed aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. to which caae the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: December 18 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO.. L.P.A. By: Daniel E. Best. (P58601) Attorney tor Aseigree of Mortgagee Wohman. Weinberg & rets Co.. LPA 755 W Big Beaver RoU. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48081 WWR*03307532 owmo (12/18-1/15) ■ LEGAL NOTICES ateateBm»«eteteetenemtennBwretemBaaeaBaBmaam»te«nmmtei STATE OF MORGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2003-23790-NC In the matter of Teresa Anne Gibson TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS indudtog: whose address(es) are unkno-n and whose inter­ est in the matter itey be barred or affected by the fofiowtog. TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on Wednesday, 02/04/2004 at ODO a m. at 206 W. Court St.. *302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Richard H. Shaw 20304 for the folowing purpose: on the petition for change of name of Teresa Anne Gibson to Theresa Ann Plttchta. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 12/30/2003 Teresa Anne Gibson 177 Lem Paul Middleville. M! 49333 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THS RRM 8 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte tale may be rescinded by the lorat toeing mortgagee. In M---- — n uim vwh. h ■ny, snan uv wnn■d eotoly lo the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE -Default has been made to the tundWons of a mortgage made by Robert G Pool, and Tammy Lee Pool, husband and wito, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated September 30.1994. and record­ ed on October 3.1994 to Uber 616 on Page 52. and modified by agreement dated August 4. 1999. and recorded on October 22. 1999 in instrument 1038937, In Barry County Records. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Six And 02/100 Dollars ($44,766.02). including interest al 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and tne statute to such case made und pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given that said mortgage wift be foredosed by a sate of the mortgaged premioes, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al IDO PM, on January 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: A Parcel of Land to the Souther^; 1/4 or tne rvonnwesi 1/4 Section 36. Te rn 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, deocribod aa: Commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North lino of Sherman Street and the East fine of Mkkfia Street. running thence North 45 feet to South fine of Lot formerly owned by John Bel. thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 loot, thence Wool to place of beginning. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date of such sate? unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to oMch case too redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25. 2003 For more tofcx motion, ptease cal: FC W 248.593.1312 • Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank, FSB f/k/a First Security Savings Bank, FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 48025-5822 Fite 6006734F01 ownm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAMWSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBLJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sale may be rescinded by the torectootng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, shall bo Hmited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aato, plus Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to ths conditions of a mortgage made by Doreen Andrus, a married woman and Kim Laurence Andrus, her husband, original mortgagors), to Mortgms Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 16.2001. and record­ ed on November 20. 2001 to instrument 1070517. in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($63,557.92), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgy wifi bo foredooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings a! IDO PM, on January 29. 2004. Said premtees are situated to Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West: thence south 87 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East 1924.49 feet along the North line of said Section 22; thence South 02 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 80.99 feet to the South right of way fine of Highway M-43 and the point of beginning thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds East 349.88 feet atong said South right of way line thence South 02 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 375.00 feet thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds West 349J8 feet; thence North 02 degrees 22 minutee 51 seconds East 375.00 feet to the point of begtontog. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25, 2003 For more information, please can: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegi^to Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *006840,-01 Pub 1Z25-1/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedenfa Trust In the matter of ETORAL N. CASTELEW TRUST and AGREEMENT dated December 15.1997 Date of Birth: January 19, 1910. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Etoral N. Casteietn. who lived at 1020 South Montgomery, Hastings. Michigan died October 20. 2003 leaving the above trust entitled -ETORAL N. CASTELEIN TRUST in toll force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified ttv. all claims against the decedent or against the Trust win be forever barred unless presented to Safiy E. Van Houten of 804 East Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan, successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. January 5. 2004 Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet Richard H. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Safiy E. Van Houten 804 East Grand Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-2138 Short rorectoee Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATKX ORTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 838-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: FRANCES A. BUTLER, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS*), eotoly as nominee tor Lender and Lender s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22.2002, and recorded on March 1.2002, in Instrument No. 1075734. Barry County Records, Michigan, and Re-Recorded on March 7. 20002. to Instrument No. 1076162, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($90,655.71), indudtog interest at 7.6255 per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is ncraby given mat said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate at the mortgaged premises, or some part cf them, al pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Mtahigan, at 1D0 o'clock p.m., on January 15,2004. Sted premioes are situated to TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Mtahigan. wd are described as: Parcel of land to the Northeast 1/4 of secton 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County. Mtahigan described as: Commencing 1204.5 feel West and 1090.25 feet North of the East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52* West 50 feet; thence South 47*30* West 50 feet; thence South 45* 30* West 50 toot; thence South 41* West 50 feet; thence South 38*30* West 200 feet; thence South 32* West 50 tost; thence South 9*30' West 50 feel tor a piece of beginning thence South 29* West 50 tost; thence South 59 S East 100 feet, thence North 28° East 70 7= /eat; thence North 71* West 100 tool to begtork\' The redemption porigd yftal be 6 month* •'un the date oFsuch sate untoos tfotorminod abar. mra d to accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in wnxh case the redemption period shaft be 30 dayw -\xn the date of such sale. Dated: Docember 4. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (-MERS’). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successor and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation ^fortgagoo PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 THBFWMISAnFBTGflllffiTQBAnnrTING TO (XXIFCT A DEBT, ANY MF0IMMJ1QN THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made to the conditions of a cer­ tain Mortgage made by Craig S. Vaneck, a single man and Jill R. Zoet. a single woman, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp ), dated December 10. 2001, and recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on December 27.2001. to Document No. 1072094, on which Mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and totereet the sum of $141334.07, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained to said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2004, at 1D0 p.m.. on the steps ot the Courthouse to the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County ot Barry, there wifi be offered tor sate and sold to the highrat bidder, at puttee sate, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon aid Mortgage, together with interest al 15.00 percent per annum, tegei costs, attorney toes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (fA/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pay on or prior to the date of said aato; aaid premises sre dsscribsd to said Mortgage as tolows, to-wlt: Pwosil: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section. Town 4 North, Range 9 West; described as commsneing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 33; thence South 89 Degrees 19* 4T East 1321 ^9 tost along ths North fine of said Section 33; thence South 00 Degrees 5T4T Wsst 1113.00 tost along thoEastltoeofthoWsct 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to tw true Point of Beginning; thence South 00 Degrees 574F Wsst 220.00 toet along said East Ins; thanes North 89 Degress 02'13* West 198.00 toet; thence North 00 Degrees 57*4F East 220.00 tost; thence South 89 02*13* East 196.00 toot to too Place of Begtontog. togeth­ er wllli and subject to a private easement appur­ tenant thereto tor ingress, egress, and ptoftr utility purposes lor Buttsrfiy Lane, described separately Description of Butterfly Lane: A strip of tend 66 tost wito, 33 toot eech side of a centsrfine described as tofiows; bsginntog at a point on the North fine cf Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 Ws< Distant South 89 Degrees 19*49* East. 1068.30 toet from the North 1/4 poet of stod Section 33; thence South 00 Degrees 57*47" West. 232.83 toot; thence Ooutwastorty 110.17 toot atong the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 toot and the chord of which bears South 04 Degrees 46*34” East, 109.99 toot; thence Southeasterly 110.17 tout along the arc of a curve to the right, the ratfius of which to 549.95 tool and the chord of which bears South 04 Degrees 46*34* East. 109.99 toot; thence South 00 degrees 57*47” West 2078.98 toot; thence Southwesterly 279.48 tool along the arc of a curve to the right the radws at which ie 950.51 toet and the chord of which been South 09 Degrees 23*11* West. 278.47 toot to the North line of State Road and tw Point of Entity The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from the date ot sate or aban­ donment, If abandonment occurs Mor sate. BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD A Ruv*. FC. Green Tree Servicing LLC Conseco Rnanco Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Mtahigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: December 3.2003 owoo° (1/8) For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte *008814F01 oktt* Pub: 12/M -1/15 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR 2004 TIME: 7^0 P,M. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH THENUMBERBELOWJEYQUAREMAGBYf MORTGAGE &A1F Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Calvin Arnold and Stacey Arnold, to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corp., mort­ gagee, dated August 27. 1996 and recorded September 6. 1996 to Uber 671, Page 833, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers A Tractors Trust Company. Ono M A T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1996-4, Agreement dated 1201-96by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Five Hundred SeventyFive «td 71/100 Doftars ($71,575.71) including interest at the rate of 9.7% pe. annum. Under the power ot sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfil be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on February 12.2004. The premises are located to the Township of Thomapple . Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 9. Town 4 Norm, nange 1 u west, oesenoeo as oegmrang ar a point on ihs couth fine of Section 9. which is South 88 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds West 1517.67 Feet frot? «te Southeast comer of Section 9; thence South 99 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds West 220.0 Feet atong said South fine; thence North 1 degree 04 minutes West 200.0 Feel etong the West line of the East 415 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 88 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds East 28.0 Feet; thence North 1 degree 04 minutes West 480.0 Feet; thence North 88 degrees 48 minutss 37 seconds East 192.0 Feet; thence South 1 Degree 04 minutes East 860.0 Feet atong tne West line of the East 195 Feet of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to Highway right of way over the Southerly 33 Feet thereof The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. Theforectostng mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event b 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated January 8, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC _ Attorneys tor Manufacturers A Traders Trust Company. One M A T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee tor Securitization Senes 19964.Agreement dated 12-01-96 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 231.4019 Pub: 1/8-2/5 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shMI bo ttmited eotoly to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defauff has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton, a married man. joined by Kathy Hamilton, his wife, original mortgagof(s). to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999, and recorded on May 5. 1999 in instrument 1029119. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated April 29. 1999 recorded on November 19, 1999 in instrument 1038254. m Barry County Records. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there is daimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Orw Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 44/100 Doftars ($117,775.44). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees. or some part of them, at public vendue, at tou Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 29.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly deocribod as totiows: Commencing at the oast 1/4 pool of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range C Weal; thence South along the East fine of said Section 20.509.82 toot to the centorfine ot Highway M-43; thence south 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West atong the centorfine ot said Highway M-43 and Ito extension Southwesterly. 1373.81 toot; thence South 08 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West. 29.47 toot to the Point in the centorfine ot said Gurrwey Lake Rood and the place at beginning; thence North 86 degrees 49 minutes 25 seconds East atong the centorfine of said Gumsoy Lake Road. 138M toot; thence South 30 degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds WesL 361.52 toot; thence North 70 degrees 22 min­ utes 19 seconds West. 110.80 toot; thence North 03 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East. 205.45 toet to the centeriine al said Gurrwey Lake Road; thence South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East atong the centorfine of said Gumeey Lake Road 99 95 feet; thence North 59 degrees 41 min­ utes 25 seconds East continuing atong the comerfine of said Gumeey Lake Road. 50.11 toot; thence North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East con­ tinuing atong the centoifino of said Gumeey Lake Road. 738 toot to the piece of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 toot of the above deocribod parcel, adjacent to Gumeey Lake Road, being sub­ ject to an easement tor pubic highway purposes. The redemption period shaft bo 6 morrihe from the date of ouch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wracn case me reoempoon ponoo anas do oays JANUARY 14,2804 FEBRUARY 11,2004 MARCH 10,2004 APRA 14,2904 MAY 12,2004 JUNE fi, 2004 JULY 14,2004 AUGUST 11.2004 SEPTEMBER ft, MM OCTOBER 13. MM NOVEMBER 10,2004 DECEMBER fi, 29M ________________________________________________ N«M NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Ptannin^Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the cal of the chair. The meetings start at 7XX) p.m., except on January 12th. That meeting wR start at 630 pjn. January 12 A 26,2004 February 9 A 23, 2004 March 8 A 22,2004 April 12 A M, 2GO4 May 10 A 24, 2004 June 14 A 20,2004 July 12 A 26,2004 August 9 A 23,2004 September 13 A 27.2004 October 11 A 25,2004 November 8 A 22, 2004 Decwraber 13 A 27.2004 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wifi meet on the foltowing dates or at the cal of the chair. The meetings start at 730 p.m. January 13,2004 February 10,2004 March 9,2004 April 13, 2004 May 11.2004 Juno 0,2004 July 13,2004 August 10,2004 September 14,2004 October 12,2004 November 9,2004 December 14.2004 The meeting room lor both groups is in the Community Room of the Courts A Law Building located at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. The County of Barry wil provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or cal the foftowing: MICHIGAN BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 0S5Z7SM �Page 14 - Thursday, January 8.2004 — The Hastings Banner Drunk driving crackdown nets 5 OWI arrests The Allegan County FAST Team was out in force in the Otsego-Plainwell area last Friday. Jan. 2. to crack down on drunken and impaired driving. The team was made up of The Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Allegan, Otsego. Plainwell and Saugaluck/Douglas Police Departments and Michigan Slate Police from the South Haven and Wayland posts. The team was out from 9 p.m. to 3 im. and a total of 161 cars were stopped. There were five OWUOUID driven arrest­ ed and lodged in the Allegan County Jail. A total of 48 tickets were issued for speeding, seat belts, operating while impaired (OWI). minor in possession of akohol and driving while license suspended. Four other people were arrested for outstanding warrants. The team deemed the operation a success with the low numbers of arrests for OWI. suggesting the public is taking note of the lower blood alcohol cootent in the new .08 law. Authorities also noted a kx of designated drivers who were slopped with their passen­ gers intoxicated and being taken home. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Woman hurt In 3-vehicle accident Deputy's car struck from behind RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Bany County Sheriff's patrol car was struck from behind on slippery roads Sunday evening. Jan. 4, at the comer of Heath Road and M-43 Highway. As Deputy Janette Shaffer was westbound on M-43. she slowed down when Nicole Haan. 27. of Holland hit her from behind, deputies said. Haan was unable to stop and collider, with the patrol car. deputies said. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were slightly damaged. Road conditions were snowy with blowing snow, said the police. Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the accident, but Haan was ticketed. Man claims assault via power window HASTINGS — A 44-ycar-old Hastings man claimed he was assaulted when his head was pinned inside a moving vehicle Sunday night. The man said that after his ex-wife, 43. from Rockford, picked up their children from visi­ tation, she activated the power window of her vehicle as he was leaning inside talking to her from the passenger side of the car. said Hastings Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. She then drove off while his he was caught in the window and traveled about ten feet before releasing him. The victim did not receive any visible injuries, Leedy said. The incident has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office of Bany County for review. Theft of prescription drugs reported HASTINGS — Hastings city police are investigating the theft of prescription drugs from an apartment building in the 600 block of Barfield Drive. A 47-year-old Hastings woman said she discovered the pills missing between Saturday. Jen. 3. and Sunday. Jan. 4. said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. A suspect has been identified. The investigation is ongoing. DK school bus struck; no one hurt BARRY TOWNSHIP — A Delton Kellogg school bus was struck Monday when it was slopped on Osborne Road discharging students. The bus was hit front behind by a vehicle driv­ en by Grace Buskirk. 16. of Delton. No one was injured. mi mmvw HWI TI II^ b teRNNKH wwl Copies conveniently available on newsstands HASTINGS — A three-car accident in the 500 block of West Stale Street caused injuries Sunday morning, Jan. 4. A westbound truck on Stale Street, driven by Richard Ellis. 63, of Hastings, struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Guya Gordon, 52, of Battle Creek as she slowed to allow a vehicle in front of her make a right turn into the Subway parking lot. said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department Ellis attempted to change lanes but his truck made^contact with Gordon’s vehicle and then struck a third car, operated by Chad Metzger. 25, of Hastings, as it was about to turn into Subway, Leedy said. Gordon was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy ambulance. Her injuries were not life threatening, police said. Man charged with domestic violence NASHVILLE — Michigan State Police were dispatched to a domestic assault complaint at 115 S. Main St. last Thursday afternoon. Jan. 1. The victim called police over a dispute she had with the 22-year-old father of her child over visitation rights, police said. The victim said she was struck by the Nashville man’s vehicle as a result of the argument She received minor injuries, police said. The man was arrested and lodged in the Bany County Jail. He was charged with domestic violence, authorities said. Local teen held for assaulting mother HASTINGS — A -17-ycar-old Hastings man was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 30. in connection with a complaint about domestic violence on U Drive. The victim said she was assaulted by her son over an argument about telephone use. The mother received minor injuries as a result of being hit by a phone. The teenager was lodged in Bany County Jail. Two Injured when car strikes tree JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - During blowing snow conditions Sunday afternoon. Jan. 4. a vehicle ran oft* the road and hit a tree at M-37 Highway and Mill Lake Road, resulting in visi­ ble injuries. Keeton T. Rose. 35. of Dowling, was southbound in his 1991 gray Ford on M-37 when he lost control due to road conditions, ran off the road and struck the tree. Keeton and his passenger, Wayne M. Rose, 45, of Dowling, were transported to Pennock Hospital with visible injuries. The vehicle was not driveable and was towed from the scene. ■ Ml tmmi fbm ba pert ixmi fetorathmpt- TManHMBADCTTCQIiECTQRATmrTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT, AMYMmMMTmM TMBFWWaAOERTCOUECTORATTBWTBM TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORaiknOSt PORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN FUBCHA8EM: Thte eteem^ bo LOWRY ORGAN: aoc conditioc, $100. Beauty ata w/hood, $50. (269)672-7462 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel mester, 7 gang reel mowere, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $6,000. Call (269)948­ 4190 FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition. $9,000. Call (269)9484190. NEW HOUSE FOE RENT IN COUNTRY: Maple Val­ ley Schools, 2+ bedrooms, 2 bath, all appliances includ­ ed, walkout basement $650 a month, first & last month security. Call Jube (517)852­ 3952 or (517)420-7286. 1ST IN MICHIGAN: Un­ contested divorce since 1976. Call Divorce Consultant at (269)623-6399 or (269)388­ 3462. torectoaad by a sale of the mortgaged premteaa, or County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Mtahigen at 1:00 pjn. on February 5,2004. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, gathem at J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. (269)945^230. Lots 8 and 9 of East Big QBcey Ptet as recorded to Uber 5 of Piets, Pago 18. Berry County Records The redemption period shal be 8 months from FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon •prayer, skid mount 5hp ). Cail (269)948-4190. |OHN DEERE 2240: 4500hre. Turf tires. $73». Must aril call '269)948-4190. *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT) 88K. very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223 CHRYSLER LHS, 1994, loaded, excellent condition, miles, new trans$2350, (269)998­ 7708. F-150 4X4, 1986: 120,000 $1300 obo. GUN LAKE: lake front large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, ga­ lent beach, no utilities A de- HASTINGS 4 DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 DRIVER: additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 GENERAL LABOR: now ac­ NEWER COUCH FOR cepting applications for SALE WACDESIGNED Lumber Handlers. Entry FROM A SECTIONAL wage is $7.75/hr., which in­ COUCH. ROTH PIECES cludes an attendance bonus. DISCONNECT. DUAL RE­ Job requires High School di­ CLINER. BOUGHT NEW ploma or equivalent prefer­ $1,700. SELLING FOR red and proven ability to sum. CALL (269)948-7921. OVER SIZED BURGUNDY CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN $275. COUCH FABRIC IS BURGUNDY GREEN A KHAKI. $500. CALL (269)948-7921. DEAR FRIENDS A NEIGHBORS, thanks so much for remem­ bering my 90th birthday, with your cards A good wishes. Your friendship is a treasure to me. God bless you all in the new year. Love, Ruth Lechleitner THE FAMILY OF Don Murdoch thank you for all cards, hugs and kind words. For Pennock Home Care, the Hospice Family of Care Workers, from personal can?, to spiritual care. All the many friends attend­ ing Don's memorial service. God truly is at work in our lives. Gratefully, Bernie Murdoch the-job training, with in­ creased wages for additional skills attained. Medical bene­ fits available following 120 days of full time employ­ ment. Free life & LTd insur­ ance, 401 (k). Qualified can­ didates apply in person to: Buskirk Lumber Company, ** 319 Oak Street, Freeport EOE ’ LEGAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY: full time, competi­ tive wages, retirement plan A vacation for well respect­ ed Barry County law firm lo­ cated in Hastings. Computer sumes to: Ad 1115 c/o The Reminder, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml. 49058. SNOWMOBILES FOR SALE: 1979 Polaris TXL 340, liquid cooled A piped, $500; 1989 Artic Cat 650 Wildcat, liquid cooled, twin cylinder, piped, clutched, studded, pistons are milled, heads are ported A polished, $700. Call mortgage made by James R. Oram and Robin L Oram. Hueband and Wife, to Ameriqueot Mortgage, mortgagee, dated and recorded October 21. 2002 m Document# 1089748, Bany County Records. MORTGAGE SALE - Dateut has boon mads in sum of Ono Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred and 47/100 Dolars ($119,800.47) todud- ex i mu a nwvnuo woman ana unao m. omxn, nor hueband, original mortgagor!*), to Union Federal unoer me power or sate comairwo in me mon- 2002, and recorded on October 22. 2002 telratru- forectosod by a sole of the mortgaged premteaa, or DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)3*5-1173. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera- Call (269)948-4190. mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobioch. Husband and WMe, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaNomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5, 2002 and recorded Juno 12.2002 in toelrumant No. 1082039. Barry County Records. There Is daimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred EightyTwo Thousand Ono Hundred Twenty-Two and 34/100 Dolars ($182.12234) including totereet al the rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of tale contained to the mort- Barry, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are deocribod County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 pjn. on February 5,2004. Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are deocribod as: thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plate, Page 4a The redemption period shall bo 6 months from date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Sevonty-Rvo And 00/100 Dolars ($102,275.00). indudtog totereet at 8.5% poranraan. , bo torectoaad by a safe cf the mortgaged premteaa, County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 pjn., on February 12.2004. Bany County. Mtahigan, and are daacribad ns: Lot mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. The iore­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a, in which case the redemption period ly Wage, cf Hastings, accordtog to the recorded ptet thereof. The redemption period shal bo 6 mor aha from a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. a 3rd party buys the property and there is a eimuL tanoous resolution with the borrower. doned in accordance wtthMCLA 600J241a. In which caae the redemption period ehaft bo 30 days ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaWomte Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 6041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221.1538 Pub: 1/1 -1/29 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Berry Ccwn.y PETER M. SCHMEDCMMN * ASSOCIATES ANO ANY MFORMATON OSTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (MS) 838-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. the condteons of a mortgage made by: BRYAN J. MAIN, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. ("MERS”) solely as assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated Juno 5.2003 and record­ ed on Juno 9, 2003. in Instrument No. 1108080. Bany County Records, Michigan. on which mort- sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED NINETY ONE AND 38/100 DOLLARS ($84,991.38), including interest at 6.00% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortvided. notice is hereby given that aid mortgage will be forectoed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, at 1.*00 o'dock p.m., on February 12.2004. Said premtees ere situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are deeotoed THE EAST 33 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 8. BUTLER ADOfDON TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. PARCEL TAX ID#: 08-055-020-041 -00. The redemption period shal be 6 months from in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from Dated: December 29. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.. ("MERS*) sotely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES PC 30300 Northwestern H^hway. Suite 222 Farmington Hite. Michigan 48334 P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1006 Dated: January 8. 2004 FC W 248.583.1312 Tran » TratL P.C. Attorney, For Union Faderal Bank at WtanapoA. Pub: 1H -1/28 MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F0854F01 Nolfce Of Foradoaure Sate TMB RRM « A DOT COLLECTOR ATTCMPTMG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY MFORMATON WEOSTAMW1XSE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBLfTRRT DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may ba your MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been mede to the conditions of a mortgage made by Herbert L. Smith Jr, a stogie man and Kathy J. Rutey, a stogie woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2002, and recorded on March 14, 2002 to instrument 1076531, to Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 57/100 Dolars ($104,418.57), indudtog toter- the condteons of a mortgage made by Michael Q. Whitmore, original mortgagors). to Mortgage oocxromc Hvgnmnxxi oyswms. inc., Mongagas, dated Juno 7.2002, and recorded on June 13,2002 to instrument 1082180. to Barry County Records, Thousand Rve Hundred Six And 14/100 Dolors ($61,506.14), including interest at 6.875% per Under the power of safe contained in said mortvided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 22.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. of Ridgewood HBs Ptet. according to the recorded plat thereof, aa recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 88, Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 18.2003 For more information, ptease call: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #006878F01 cmrmi be torectoaad by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on February 12.2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corNorthwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North. Rango 8 Wool Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, deocribod as: Being 8 rods East and Wsat by 20 rods North and South i ne reoempuon penoo snan De o mornns num doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 8,2004 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farmc. Michigan 48025-5622 Rte 4009355F01 owmr �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 8. 2004 - Page 15 Area Obituaries, continued Dorothy M. Erb Cirilo Nerio Calgaro James F. Nichols George T. Sanders LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy M. Erb, age 93. of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior cm Friday afternoon. Jan. 2. 2004. Dorothy was bom in Lake Odessa on May 20, 1910 to Edward and Grace (Shade) Haney. She had been involved with the fami­ ly farm all of her life. Dorothy loved her family, but above all she loved God and was faithful to Him. She was joyful and diligent in her service to the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church DELTON - Cirilo Nerio Calgaro. age 87, of Delton, passed away Jan. 5.2004. Cirilo was bom March 14, 1916 in Cogollo, Italy, the son of Gaetano and Caterina (Borgatto) Calgaro. In 1927, he immigrated to the United States and on June 1,1940, in Chicago, Ill., he mar­ ried Mary Malattia, who survives. A loyal employee of General Motors Electromotive Division in the Chicago area. Cirilo retired May 4, 1974 with 28 years of service. After retiring from General Motors. Cirilo and Mary moved to the farm in Bangor, rais­ ing cattle and growing crops. They have resided at Crooked Lake since 1987. A former member of the Knights of Columbus, and the United Auto Workers, Cirilo enjoyed gardening and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary; sons, Richard Leo Calgaro of Delton and Nerio Joseph Calgaro of Peoria, Ill.; daughter, Dolores Janet Cerutti of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Angeline Cobb of Chicago Heights, Ill. and Ines Stevens of Richton Park, Ill.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grand­ children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Victor Calgaro. The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where the rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, 10 a.m., at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton, Fr. Carl Peltz, celebrant. Interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services will be appreciated. HASTINGS - James F. Nichols, age 87, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 at Hastings Tendercare. He was bom Sept. 11, 1916 in Ivydale. West Virginia, the son of Floyd and Calla (Knotts) Nichols. He attended school in Vermontville. Jim lived most of his life in the Vermontville and Hastings area, he worked in the furniture making industry and carpen­ try business for many years, he also worked at EW. Bliss in Hastings. He was an avid outdoorsman. where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jim married Grace M. Hill on Nov. 1. 1947. and she died Nov. 30, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Tom Farrah; and granddaughter, Lisa Rodriguez. Surviving are six children. Sally (William) Rodriguez of Middleville. John (Joanie) Nichols of Hastings; Nancy Nichols of Alaxander, Virginia, Terry (Claire) Nichols of Hastings, David (Sandy) Nichols of Hastings. Jim (Linda) Farrah of Delton; daughter-in-law, Joy Farrah of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 9. 2004 at 3 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Steve Reid officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Hastings Township ALLEGAN - George T. Sanders, age 84. of Allegan, passed away Jan. 5. 2004 in Delton. Mr. Sanders was bom in Milford, on April 28, 1919, the son of Frank and Mary Ann (Crowfield) Sanders. He was a veteran of World War 11, serving his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sanders was a retiree of Eaton Mfg., retiring in 1983 with over 30 years of serv­ ice. He was an avid vegetable gardener and Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbacu Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial Fund or First Presbyterian Church of Allegan will be appreciated. for over 50 years. Dorothy is survived by her son, Arnold and Linda Erb; grandchildren, Anita Ackley, Nancy (Douglas) Hendrick, Gordon (Wanda) Erb, and Kevin (Michele) Erb; great grand­ children. Nicholas, Nathan. Jessica, Sarah, lyier, Lauren, Chelsea, and Jacquelyn; sister, Anolah (Charlie) Moore: niece, Amanda (Jerry) McConnell; and many ocher loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Erb; and brother. Edsel Haney. The funeral service was held Monday. Jan. 5 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Fronds G. Fessenden DELTON - Francis G. Fessenden, age 77, of Delton, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Heartland Health Care in Kalamazoo. He was bom May 10. 1926. in Joliet. Illinois, to Francis G. and Alta M. (Obenchain) Fessenden. Fez graduated in 1944 from Joliet High School. Joliet. Illinois. He was drafted in 19*4 into the U.S. Army. Serving in the European Theater at the time of the Battle of the Bulge, as a Staff Sergeant with company “K”. 112th infantry. 28th divi­ sion. also with company “I”, 23rd infantry, 2nd division. Awarded citations he received include European Africa Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal, American Theater Medal, Good Conduct Medal. Army of Occupation Medal and the Purple Heart. He was discharged in July of 1946. He was employed by Commonwealth Edison of Joliet, for 38 years as a foreman, retired. February 22, 1984, and moved to Dehoa. - “ Survived by his wife, Cynthia J. (Warren) Fessenden, step-son, Zachary Moline of Battle Creek, step-daughter, Michele Moline AIbnght. of Kitty Hawk. North Carolina, niece, Kathleen Doehring. of Strasburg, Illinois and a granddaughter, Natalie Doehring. Preceded in death by his first wife Lillian B. Korevel. Member of St Philip Catholic Church of Battle Creek and a Life member of the Moose Lodge 1557 in Lockport. Illinois. He enjoyed music, fishing, boating, travel­ ing, and model railroading. Cremation has taken place, there will be a memorial service later this year. Inurnment at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials to National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Arrangements are Funeral Home, Delton. by Williams-Gore |Dustin Michael Bryce I MIDDLEVILLE - Dustin Michael Bryce, age 16, of Middleville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Mancelona. Dustin M. Bryce was born on March 30, 1987 in Shelby, the son of Laura and Tony Ross and Jeff and Jenelle Grody. He was raised in Middleville. Dustin was a student at Caledonia High School in the 11th grade. Dustin was an avid movie watcher, video game buff and computer wizard. He loved music and playing his guitar. He is survived by his parents, Tony and Laura Ross of Middleville and Jeff and Jenelle Grody of Mancelona; two sisters, Hallie Ross and Raegan Ross, both of Middleville; grandparents, Sarah and Lee Taylor of Eaton Rapids, Steve and Faye Ross of Hillsdale, Louie and Cathy Scholl of Mancelona and Gordon and Billie Grody of East Jordan; many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ ther. Howard Bryce and Uncle Scott Bryce. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 6, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville M-37 North of Middleville. Pastor Jack Doorlag officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Leslie L. Sweeney Lucy N. Jordan WOODLAND - Lucy N. Jordan, age 93. formerly of Woodland. went to be with her Lord on Dec. 31,2003. She was born in Bowne Township, Kent County on Sept. 1. 1910 to William H. Lind, Jr. and Inez (Van Amberg) Lind. Her family moved to Woodland in 1922. On Oct 15,1939. Lucy married Theodore Jordan; be preceded her in death on March 25.1985. Lucy was a devoted member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. She served as Woodland Township Treasurer from 1937-1938. and then again for 31 years from 1957-1988. She enjoyed people and visiting with them. Lucy found great delight in quilting, gar­ dening and canning, and especially loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Lucy is survived by her daughters, Inez (Jack) Potter of Muskegon. Jean (Gary) McCaul of Caledonia, and Jeannette (Kenneth) Meringa of Cutlerville; seven grandchildren, Jacqueline (Jeffery) Johnston. Barbara Potter, Jeffrey McCaul, Mark (Karin) McCaul. Bonnie (Kraig) Hondered, Robert (Amy) Meringa. and Kendra (Dan) Prescher, 11 great grandchildren; sister-in­ law, Betty Lind of Woodland; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Theodore; brother. William Russell Lind; sister. Viola Mae Cunningham; and grandson. Kirk VanderMolen. The funeral service was held on Sunday. Jan. 4. 2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor John Thoron officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. As a more lasting memorial, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, or the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Leslie L. Sweeney, age 66, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Leslie L. Sweeney was bora on Sept 7, 1937 at Antrim County, Michigan, the son of Leslie J. and Marie (Welsh) Sweeney. He was the owner, operator of Les’s Sanitary Service. Some of Les’s bobbies were trucks, muscle cars, antique tractors, quads, motorcycles and snowmobiles. He enjoyed sharing these hob­ bies with his family. Most of all he was a caring and loving hus­ band, father, grandfather and great grandfa­ ther, and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He was married to Roberta Porter Sept. 8, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Sweeney; his children, Kelly (Charles) Jenkins of Middleville, Jim Sweeney of Hastings. Bill (Becky) Sweeney of Middle­ ville, Pat (Tracey) Sweeney of Dowling. Les Sweeney and fiancee Katrina Reed of Hastings; his first wife, Yvonne Sweeney of Middleville; 12 grandchildren. Jennifer (Leo) Blough of Middleville. Mike Sweeney of Freeport, Paula (Joe) DeGroot of Rochester. N.Y.,John Sweeney of Middleville, Jesse Sweeney of Hastings, Shannon Jenkins of Middleville, Shelby Sweeney of Hastings. Andy Sweeney of Middleville, Chris Sweeney of Hastings, Matthew Sweeney of Hastings, Scott Sweeney of Dowling. Dillon Sweeney of Hastings and one due in March; four great grandchildren. Kiara Blough, Zellie Sweeney. Izzabella Sweeney and Lelia Sweeney. Funend services were held Monday, Jan. 5. 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Pastor Don Brail officiating. Interment Irving Cemetery. Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beelver Funeral Chapel. Middleville. was very interested in the World War II Monument in Washington, D.C. On July 19, 1942 he married the former Carroll Nash and she preceded him in death on August 24, 1997. Members of his family include a daughter, Connie (Ron) Johnson of Delton; sons, Gary (Alice) Sanders of Marshall and Stephen (Edith) Sanders of Illinois; a sister, Nola Peterson of Detroit; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sis­ ters and a brother. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday. Jan. 10, 2004. 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Allegan. Rev. Joseph Phipps, officiating. Private inurnment Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial contributions to the Veterans Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Willie J. Patterson Julie A. Burtch NASHVILLE - Mrs. Julie A. Burtch. age 61, of Nashville, died after a courageous bat­ tle with cancer, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Burtch was bora on Feb. 6. 1942 at Honor, the daughter of Harold and Florence (Beeler) Pelkey. She was raised in the Honor area and attended Honor schools, graduating in 1960 from Honor High School. She moved to the Hastings area in 1965, to Middleville in 1969, to Freeport for a time and recently moved to their present home on Thomapple Lake Road. She was married to Kurt A. Burtch on June 12, 1965. She was employed several years in Grand Rapids. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Women of the Eagles and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Burtch is survived by her husband, Kurt; sons, Darrin Burtch of Nashville, Aaron Burtch of Freeport and Jeffrey (Tberessa) Burtch of Middleville; grandchildren. Amber, Andrew, Jessica and Taylor, great-grandson. Robert; and sister-in-law and husband, Kay and Rick Bunch. Preceding her in death were her parents and sister-in-law, Judy Pelkey. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Bunch will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Mary Jean French| LAKE ODESSA - Mary Jean French, age 76, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2004. Mary Jean was bora in Odessa Township, on May 19,1927 to Lloyd and Alice (Shupp) Haskins. She was a proud graduate of Lake Odessa High School in 1944. Mary Jean had worked as a cook in various restaurants in the Lake Odessa area for over 20 years. She loved people, but the most important people to her were all the members of her family. Mary Jean is survived by her children, Mike (Debbie) Barnes of Bellevue, Vicki (Jeff Lackey) Benham of Lake Odessa, Dennis Barnes of Ionia, Sherri (Ron) Piercefield of Lake Odessa, Debra (Erhard) Freitel of Battle Creek, Dawn (Steve) Pifer of Saranac; “special daughter,” Beverly (Roger) Erb of Ionia; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one eagerly anticipated; sister. Joyce (Richard) Waite of Alto; mother­ in-law, Clara French of Lake Odessa; and many other loving relatives and friends. Mary Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. William French; broth­ ers, Willard Haskins and Gerald Haskins, and son-in-law, James D. K. Benham. In keeping with Mary Jean’s wishes, cre­ mation has taken place. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday with her nephew. John Waite officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance, the American Cancer Society, or to a hospice group of the donor’s choosing. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. DELTON - Willie J. Patterson, age 72, of Delton, passed away Jan. 6.2004 in Hastings. Willie was bom April 29.1931 in Missouri, the son of Luchin and Bertha Patterson. A loyal employee of Grand Trunk Railroad as a pipefitter, Willie retired in 1979. On Aug. 8, 1958, Willie married Joyce Lyttle and she preceded him in death. June 22, 1998. Although Willie enjoyed hunting and trav­ eling and liked to tinker with everything, his family was his most important love and inter­ est He is survived by his sons, Billy Patterson of Dowagiac. Donald Patterson of Nashville and Kenneth Patterson of Delton; daughters. Roxanna (Kevin) Prior of Hastings and Karen lopes q( Deltonv sistejs. RQ^tta. Thelrna and Ruth, all of Missouri; 11 grand­ children; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; and a grandson. Trinity Patterson. The family will receive friends Thursday. Jan. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Norton will officiate. Interment will be at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions to The American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. > Clarence E. Reid NASHVILLE - Clarence E. Reid, age 89, of Nashville passed away Friday. Jan. 2.2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Reid was bom Aug. 25, 1914 in Gaylord, the son of Fred and Eva (Cowling) Reid. He was raised in the Gaylord and Battle Creek areas, and attended school there. The family moved to the Nashville area during his teenage years. On June 4, 1944, at the Methodist Church in Bellevue, he married Margaret Robinson. The couple lived in Kalamo during their early years together, then moved to the Nashville area where they established their family farm and raised their family. Clarence was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek for over 25 years as a cereal processor, retiring in 1976. He loved farming and raising livestock He was an avid outdoersman who enjoyed hunt­ E. Keith Groves GRAND RAPIDS - E. Keith Groves, age 64. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack and went home to be with his Lord. Saturday, Jan. 3. 2004. Keith was a retiree of Amway Corp. Keith was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his wife, Linda; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Greg Lockhart; his grandchildren Nolan Gregory and Nicklas Keith. Mr. Groves reposes at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Wyoming South), 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming where the family will meet relatives and friends Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m. and where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Will Clegg of Wesley Park United Methodist Church offici­ ating. The family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association and Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Matthysse-Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home. Myrna Aurilla (Felder) Davis BATTLE CREEK - Myrna Aurilla (Felder) Davis, age 97. of Battle Creek, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Jan. 1, 2004 at home in Delton. Myrna was bora to Abraham and Lepha (Mobona) Felder on May 27.' 1906. Myrna married Charles Davis on Sept 9, 1925 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1975. She lived in the Augusta area for 58 years before moving to Battle Creek, where she resided for 20 year. She graduated from Delton High School in 1923. Myrna was a member of the Augusta Baptist Church. She was a life member of the VFW 565. Fort Custer Laundry, during World War II. employed Myrna for 13 yean until its closing. She was then employed by Percy Jones Laundry, Blue Ribbon Laundry. Detroit Waste Laundry, supervised the Urbandale Wash and Dry and was employed by the Basket Factory in Augusta, until its closing. For many years during her spare time she was an Avon representative and sold hand-made crafts. Myrna was a resident of Cherry Hill Manor, Battle Creek, where she was president for four years and remained very active in various programs. She was a member of the Friendship Birthday Club and copyed bingo, crafts and crocheting. Abo during her 20 years of residency at Cherry Hill Manor, she made many friends and thoroughly enjoyed welcoming new residents. Surviving are her children, Letha Philpott and Donna (Bruce) Brooker of Dowling. Morris Davis of Macy, IN; Shiriey (Robert) Shaw. Fort Wayne, IN: 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and six great great grand­ children. Preceding her in death was her husband. Charles; her parents; a brother. Floyd Felder, sisters, Ariynn Felder and Edna Washburn; her daughter, Marvel Yancer and her son, Ardia Davis. Myrna's love for her family was only out shined by her love for her Lord Jesus Christ She will truly be missed. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 at 2 pjn. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Dehon. Burial services at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. { Margrette May Herman HASTINGS - Margrette May Herman, age 88, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Dec. 31,2003 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Herman was bora on May 20,1915 in Bellevue, the daughter of Claude and Pearl (Rial) Ripley. She was raised in the Battle Creek area and ing and fishing. Clarence was always doing something; after retiring, he kept himself busy fixing attended schools there. She was married to George A. Herman on Sept. 25,1930 in Howard City. She moved to the Hastings area in 1956 from Nashville. She had previously lived in Coldwater, Lacey, Battle Creek and Howard Chy. She was a member of Hastings Church of the Nazarene, enjoying worshiping and the functions of the church for several years. She bicycles for the area children. In his later years he enjoyed putting puz­ zles together, spending time on the pontoon boat, and spending time with his grandchil­ dren; whom he especially enjoyed as babies. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret; his children. Darwin (Tammie) Reid, Vemon (JoAnne) Reid, Anetta (David) Tredinnick, Darrel (Karen) Reid. Vaughn (Dianna) Reid. Ardie (Sue) Reid. Jerry (Jacky) Reid; 23 grandchildren; 16 great also enjoyed cooking, gardening and camp­ ing with her family. Mrs. Herman is survived by sons, Robert (Rosezella) Herman of Hastings and Ernest (Gloria) Herman of Grand Rapids; daughters, Virginia (Melvin) Bolton of Nashville. Evelyn (Charles) Benedict of Hastings and Allene Haman of Hastings; 10 grandchil­ dren; 30 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brother. Will ford Ripley of Hastings; sister-in-law, Genita Ripley of grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers; three sisters and a grandson David. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 6. 2004 at the Grace Community Church. Pastors Don Roscoe and Rob VanEngen offi­ Bellevue; nieces and nephews. Preceding ha in death were ha parents; ha husband. George on Dec. 10. 1986; twin daughters; three grandchildren; two sisters ciating. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association. Grace Community Church, or Nashville Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. and one brother. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Timothy L. Oyer officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazarene Building Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �Page 16 - Thursday. January 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Holiday wreaths rock! At left. Virginia VanHuysin shows a wreath used in area businesses such as Big Boy, Bosley's Pharmacy. King's Appliances. 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ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte saiomaybo reoctndod by the forodocing mortgagee. In that overtt, your damagoe. If ony, ohaN bo Haw­ ed aoieiy lo the return of the bid amount ten­ dered ot eaie, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Herbert L. Smith Jr. a single man and Kathy J. Rutey. a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2002. and recorded on March 14, 2002 in instrument 1076531, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 57/100 DoUare ($104,418.57), including inter­ est at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ef the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM. on January 22, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. of Ridgewood Hits Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 86. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18. 2003 For more information, ptease cal: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite B006878F01 ,i r------>---- ---- rrouce anon roreooeura Bony County PETER M. SCHNEJDC R MAN A ASSOCIATES P. C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTABiED WUX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (24B) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaux has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: BRYAN J. MAIN, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, dated June 5. 2003 and record­ ed on June 9. 2003. in Instrument No. 1106060, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is dated to be due at the date hereof the sum ot EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED NINETY ONE AND 38/100 DOLLARS ($84,991.38), including interest at 6.00% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that aid mortgage wil be foredoed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on February 12. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. THE EAST 33 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 8. BUTLER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PARCEL TAX ID* 08-055-020-041-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determied abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 29. 2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., fMERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-01-15.pdf 7741ef964b527c43120ce2977b38ecea PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1'1 S CHURCH ST HA! ,:.GS Ml 490541893 Solid Waste seat finally gets filled Legislators should know Economics 101 See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 Hastings Thursday. January 15. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 3 PRICE 50C Entosloi victims’ sin win face drag thanes Music School sets open house Jan. 17 The public is invited to explore opportunities to leant and perform at the Community Music School Open House from 10 am. to noon Saturday. Jan. 17. al the First United Methodist Church at 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. Students and faculty members will perform, and refreshments will be served. Instructors will be on hand to discuss offerings which include private lenoos for children and adults in most band and orchestra instruments. guitar, voice and piano; and Kindermusik classes for ages newborn to 6 yean. Coordinator Sieve Youngs and assis­ tants will be available to register new students. Students registering that day willpey no registration fee, saving $15 . off regular costs. Families registering for Kindermusik that day win save $5 off the price of class materials. The Community Music School accepts an applicants regardless of age or skill level, v.ith financial aid avail­ Red Cross st® at work Red Cross volunteer Marilyn Hlghlen has been calling past blood donors to remind them of upcoming Red Cross blood drives. See related story inside today's Banner. J-Ad Graphics News Service The son of an Orangeville Township cou­ ple killed Oct. 31 in a house explosion nowis facing four drag-related charges after investi­ gation of the scene of the incident. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeil! announced Tuesday he has authorized felony charges against Bruce Allan Wyatt Jr.. ’ L after Michigan State Police from the Ha tings post deter­ mined they found evidence of methampheta­ mine and marijuana in the house. Wyatt has admitted the drags were his. McNeill said. Wyatt has been charged with possession ot methamphetamine, maintaining a drag house, possession of marijuana and being a fourth offense habitual offender. The charges cany a maximum penalty ot life in prison. Linda L. Wyatt. 62. and Brace L. Wyatt. 60, lost their lives from the Halloween morn­ ing blast that leveled their home at 8010 Lindsey Road in Orangeville Township McNeil flatly denied the late couple had anything to do with drag activity. “There is no evidence the parents did any­ thing but be good parents.*’ the prosecutor said. “Every indication is that they were gen­ uinely good people." -. A propar leak in the basement of the borne was determined to have caused of a deadly explosion on Friday morning. Oct. 31. Fire Marshal Sgt Scon Leroy from the Michigan State Police of Paw Paw said the leak and subsequent buildup when ignited blew up the house shortly after 7 a.m. that day. Criminal acts were ruled out as motives for the explosion, the fire marshal said. The blast also sent son Brace to the hospi­ tal in Kalamazoo, as well as his 10-year-old daughter. Kelsey Wyan. a fifth-grader at Delton Kellogg Middle School. Kelsey lived at the Lindsey Road home with her grandpar­ ents. who had legal custody of her. Reports said that Kelsey was blown out of the ranch-style house from the force of the blast. She landed against her dad’s vehicle parked in the driveway and suffered from bums over 10 percent of her body and a bro­ ken leg. Det/Sgt. Terry Klotz of the state police post in Hastings Post supervised the investigation. He said Brace Wyatt Jr. had told investigators he had disconnected a gas fireplace in the basement of the home and said he did not cap oft the line after disconnecting the fireplace. The day before the explosion. Wyatt said he "recalled shutting off both gas lines prior to setting oft the “bug bombs’* and leaving for the day. He also said he "had a hard time remembering due to the fret that he has been partying a lot lately.’’ See DRUG CHARGES, pg. 16 able to qualifying families. For infor­ mation. call Youngs at 948 9441. Private lessons begin the week of Jan. 19, and Kindermusik classes begin ' the wtdt of Jan. 26. Ex-emergency management chief gets jail, fine by David T. Young Former Editor Barry County Emergency Renewable energy conference slated ! Management Director John Hislop was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court Monday to a short jail term and to pay a fine Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will have its second annual Renewable gas spill on M-37 near Dowling. Hislop, 61. who was fired from his $38,000 a year job on Sept 11 after the inci­ Energy Conference Saturday, Jan. 24. dent. was ordered to spend 30 days in jail from 8:30 ajn.to4p.rn. The ooe-day conference will feature and pay a $500 fine, plus court costs. He pleaded guilty Nov. 19 to one charge of sec­ a diverse cast of energy experts from ond offense drunk driving with a child under around the stare. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, an eco­ 16 in the vehicle. Hislop was suspended Aug. 28, the morn­ ing after showing up at the scene of a fuel for drunken driving Aug. 27 at the scene of a breathalyzer that evening. The maximum legal blood alcohol level is .10. He was that he has quit drinking since the incident lodged in the county jail that night. It was the second tin.e the former emer­ gency management director had been picked lem. According and admitted he had a serious alcohol prob­ up for drank driving, which caused the most recent charge to be regarded as a felony by Barry to county policy, Hislop received pay for 44 hours of unused vacation for the year 2003, 12 hours of unused sick time and 16 hours of unused personal time. Otherwise, there was no other kind of sever­ County Prosecutor Gordon Shane ance package. County Administrator Michael Brown said a search for Hislop's successor has been McNeill. Hislop was hired as a part-time emer­ gency management director in February 1993. His job later was upgraded to full under way and interviews with candidates have been scheduled for later this month. time, despite the fact he was arrested at the scene of a traffic crash in May 2001 and charged with drunken driving. He eventually pleaded guilty to a reduced charged and was sentenced to probation and to pay a $275 Brown said he hoped to have someone on board by next month. Hislop had been working as emergency management director for an annual salary of tanker that overturned and spilled gasoline near a gas station on M-37 in Dowling. He fine. The official reason given for his termina­ $38,600. The money comes from the county and from a special fund in the Michigan tive. More than 150 home and business was arrested by state police for driving under the influence of alcohol and for endangering tion Sept. 11 was violation of Barry County personnel policies, specifically working owners, renewable energy enthusiasts, the welfare of his daughter, age 11. who was while under the influence of an intoxicating State Police budget. The emergency management director is responsible for overseeing the development and college faculty and students partic­ a passenger in his vehicle that night. Hislop was said to have blown a .15 on a substance. Hislop told Circuit Judge James Fisher logical education center, was host for its lint Renewable Energy Conference in January 2003 and reported the response was overwhelmingly posi­ ipeled. Demand was so high that regis­ tration was closed two weeks prior to I the conference. Tom Stanton of Michigan’s Public Service Commission will conduct the opening keynote session of the confer­ ence. There will be a presentation of other energy-related programs and resources coordinated by John Sarver of the Stare of Michigan Energy Office. Sarver’s office has been responsible for administering the fund­ ing or'dozens of energy related projects across the state. Conference attendees will also have the choice of attending break-out ses­ sions on the following topics: Designing the Hobbit Home. Toward Solar our Future Step by Step. Powering the Remote Homestead with Renewables. Commercial Wind Power in Michigan, and Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association: An array of Resources for Michigan Communities. The cost is $25 and includes lunch. A special rate of $10 is being offered to high school students and students from area colleges. For more information or to register for the conference call (269) 721-4190. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 John Hislop and coordination of responses to emergency situations. Hastings BPA students win at regionals Hastings High School business students earned several awards at the Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment competition Friday. Jan. 9 at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. The Hastings students joined nearly 800 students from other southwest Michigan high schools and carecr/technical centers. Students placed in both team and individ­ ual events. Receiving awards were, in alphabetical order: Sarah Clevenger (fifth place—Integrated Applications); Allison Cooney (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team); Brian Cottrell (first place. Presentation Management and second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team); Erin Dahn (fifth place Graphic Design Promotion); Cody DePew (first place. Fundamental Word Processing and second place. Administrative Support Team); Catherine Fish (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team and seventh place. Parliamentary Procedures Concepts); See BPA, page 2 Members of the Hastings chapter of Business Professionals of America who competed at regionals last Friday were (front row, from left) Natalie Pennington. Allison Cooney. Katrina Jacobs. Catherine Fish. Vincent Stavale (second row) Cody DePew. Stepnen Peurach. Amy Kidder. Brad Kidder. Sarah Frantz. Jenna Radant. (third row) Jerica Greenfield. Adam Sheldon. Brian Cottrell. Merissa Greenfield and Collin Kaiser. �Page 2 - Thursday, January 15. 200 ♦ - The Hastings Banner BPA, continued from page 1 Sarah Frantz (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team and fourth place. Parliamentary Procedures Concepts); Emily Haney (sixth place. Fundamental Word Processing); Erica Hubka (second place. Advanced Interview Skills); Katrina Jacobs (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team); Collin Kaiser (third place. Advanced Interview Skills); Brad Kidder (first place. Digital Media Production); Nicole Meredith NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Muscular dystrophy lockup Is Jan. 22 Local blood drive set for Thursday Prominent ana residents will be locked up to "Serve Time For a Good Cause" Thursday. Jan. 22. in an effort to raise funds for the West Michigan chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This one-day event involves local com­ munity leaden spending an hour of their time "in jail* at the Hastings Theatre down­ town soliciting their friends and business assoc ianr.s for donation* to raise their "bail A Red Cross blood drive is planned for this week in Hastings, from 1 to 6:45 p ra Thursday. Jan. 15. at the Hastings Moore Lodge. 128 North Michigan Ave. The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has declared a blood emergency as of noon last Thursday, Jan. 8 The region, which provides blood products to patients in 70 Michigan hospitals, has about a 24­ hour overall supply of all blood, and criti­ money. AU funds raised through this event will stay in the West Michigan area to support MDA-funded programs such as summer camp for chUdr.t. with Muscular Dystrophy, free clinics in West Michigan, and groundbreaking research at the University of Michigan. Michigan State University and Wayne Stale University. Anyone who knows of someone they would like to see locked up should give •Parole Officer" Teresa a call at 61fr4S90520. Callers are promised to be put in a cally low levels of several types, including O-negative. the universal donor. A threeday-or 72-bour supply, is considered a safe level, "We desperately need people to come and donate blood." says CEO Fred Sterns. "We're able to fill requests now for hospital patients. But we hate lo think of the unthinkable, that we wouldn't be able to fill the need of a critically injured or ill person for blood." Because of the crisis, blood deliveries may be limited or postponed to Michigan hospitals Some hospitals may alao begin choosing to reschedule elective surgeries, lb dale, the region has been able to fin the current needs of hospitals for more than 2,001! blood products a day. Local Rad Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supp!y Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. witness protection program. Any questions may be directed to Eritm Howald at 616-459-4331. People wishing to donate to MDA may stop by the Hastings Theatre between 9 ajn. and 5 p-m. Jan. 22. United Way plans victory celebration The Barry County Uniled Wby is plan­ ning its 68th annual "Viaory Celebration" for 8 am Thursday, Jan. 22. at the Heatings campus of Kellogg Community College. The purpose of die occasion will be lo wrap up the 2003 fund-raising campaign "What Mailers" and recognize the appropri­ ate people. The victory celebration will ■nchade the awaids vese&tMion to those businesses that have attained the bronze, sil­ ver. gold or Award of Brnallenna honors. A cootinentnl breakfast will be served. Mystery Dinner Theatre planned A Mystery Dinner Theatre is planned for Barry County Leadership Saturday evening. Jan. 24. The cast from the Tbomappie Players is being directed by Jeff Kniaz. Nonna Jean Acker is the show's producer. The audience will get to enjoy the ambiance of a school reunion with a fatal twist There wiU be a mystery to solve as well as lots of laughs. The play event include dinner, catered by Dana Rittenberg. Ticket holders are invited to have appe­ tizers and a tour at the Adrounie House at 6 p.m. and then go Io the dinner at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and cat be pur­ chased at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce or at the Adrounie House. Proceeds from the event will help support Leadership Barry County. Since reals are limited Leadership Director Nancy Goodin suggests ordering tickets ss soon as possible. The 2004 Leadership class still has open­ ings. Information about the class is avail­ able at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office ar 945-2454. ‘Love and Logic’ sessions planned “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent." a six-session workshop for parents of young children hrough middle school age, will mere from 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 5 at the Hastings Community Center, 520 W. South. Hastings. To register csll Dawn Coltson at 945­ 9545 extension 33. The cost is $20 per per­ son or $30 for s couple payable at the first session. Scholarships are available by call­ ing Region 12 SAPE (269) 789-2453. The sessions, sponsored by Early On of Barry ISD. Hastings Community Education Program and Region 12 SAPE for parents and caregivers in the Hastings area, feature a video and parent handbook and answer such questions as: How can I get my kids to stop fighting? How do I get my kids to do chores without a battle? The Love and Logic system will help par­ ents and caregiven feel more confident as parents, have more fan parenting and feel more relaxed at the end of the day. For more information, call Jean Kropf, Region 12 SAPE ParencTamily Education Lecture series set at Cedar Creek Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is kicking off a new monthly lecture series Thursday. Jan. 22, and speakers have been lined up throughout the year. »' . . fteaanters from Greed VaJey. Michigan State and Western Michigan University win share their experiences of research work throughout the world. Representatives from ecological organizations will share their insight Many of the presentations will include a slide show or power point presentation. The lectures are free. Desserts and coffee will be served for a nominal fee of $2 per person. AU lectures will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 pan. Pre-regis­ tration is requested, however, not required. Reservations may be made by calling (269) 721-4190. The first in the series will be held Thursday. Jan. 22, on "White-tailed Deer in Southwest Michigan" with Rique Campa, from the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Department “Prairie Restoration" Feb. 26 wiU feature Jim Bruce, of Conservation Resource Management "Meeting the Needs of Wildlife" will be a presentation of the National Wildlife Federation March 27. HHS top alumnnus nominations sought Nominations are being sought for the Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year award, which win be presented al the 117th Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 15, at the high school cafeteria. Nominations should be typed and require a statement as to why the nominee deserves the honor. Nominees must be graduates of Hastings High School. The letter nominating the individual should include the year graduated, commu­ nity service, awards earned, accomplish­ ment*. personal character or any other per­ tinent information. Nominating letters should be sent to Alumni Association President Elsie Sage. 904 W. Walnut St. Hastings. MI 49058. phone (269) 945-4362. Alumni Board members will consider previously submitted nominations in addi­ tion to new proposals. Historical Society will meet tonight The Bany County Historical Society will meet this evening (Thursday. Jan. 15) at the new Commission on Aging building at the cornet of West Woodlawn and North BroaK^v, Hastings. The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The program will be presented by Judy DeGroote of Nashville, who will share her music and stories about some of her aaventures. She also will have cassettes of her music available, for purchase. All programs and meetings of the Bany County Historical Society are open to the public and visitors are welcome. (seventh place. Database Applications); Max Myers (third place. Visual Basic Programming); Adam Sheldon (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team); Jamie Shilling (fourth place. Database Applications); Katie Slocum (second place. Administrative Support Team); Vincent Stavale (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team), and Paul Wanland (second place. Parliamentary Procedures Team). Hastings captured two of the seven places awarded in Database Applications. Fundamental Word Processing and Ad’ anced Interview Skills. This is also the second year that Brad Kidder has earned the first place award for Hastings in the Digital Media Production cat­ egory. Kidder was required to prepare a pres­ entation using software incorporating video, sound, graphics, and animation. Sarah Clevenger also earned the Integrated Applications award for Hastings for the sec­ ond time, as did Erica Hubka in the Advanced Interview Skills. This was the first year Hastings entered the Presentation Management Individual event, and Brian Cottrell earned the first place award for Hastings. Cottrell had to prepare and pres­ ent a computerized presentation that would help prepare business representatives for an oversea’s assignment. The Hastings Parliamentary Procedures Team continued their winning tradition. Hastings has placed in this event for the last six consecutive years. The team members were required to conduct a meeting based on an agenda given then; at the time of the com­ petition. The team was allowed 15 minutes of preparation, after which they had to conduct a simulated meeting to demonstrate the proper use of parliamentary procedures. Many individual contests required students to use spreadsheet, database, word processing or graphics application software to solve busi­ ness problems. For the Application/lnterview event, students had to submit a letter of appli­ cation. resume and business portfolio. The students were interviewed and judged by business and human resource representatives. Other contests tested students* knowledge of business and technology concepts, leader­ ship and communications skills. All contests in the Workplace Skills Assessment Program of Business Professionals of America provide students the opportunity to demonstrate work­ place skills teamed through business and technology classes. Mary Dawson, advisor for the local Some of the Hastings High School students who took part In the Business profes­ sionals of America regional competition Friday were (front, from left) Jamie Shilling. Monica Treadwell, Nicole Meredith, Betsy Acker, Alexis Baker, (second row) Erin Dahn, Emily Haney, Sarah Clevenger. Katie Slocum, (third row) Max Myers. Paul Wanland, Brad Kidder and Stephanie London. Missing: Scott Coleman and Erica Hubka. Business Professionals chapter, said, "We are very proud of our students. Our chapter has a history of performing well at our regional. This year our students certainly contributed to that winning tradition. “Our region is one of the largest in Michigan, and the competition is very hard. We are competing with districts and area cen­ ters with much more sophisticated technology and programs. Our students did an outstand­ ing job." Nine Workplace Skills Assessment region­ al competitive events are conducted in January throughout Michigan and involve more than 4.000 high school students enrolled in business and teclmology classes. Hastings students. along with the winners from the other regions, are eligible to enter state competition in March at the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Grand Rapids. Winners at the state conference are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Cincinnati during April. Business Professionals of America is spon­ sored through the Michigan Office of Career and Technical Education and is the careertechnical student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupational development in the areas of administrative services, information technology, accounting and finance and man­ agement. Leadership, teamwork, organiza­ tional and communication skills also are test­ ed in the Workplace Assessment Skills Program. This is the 18th year the Hastings chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed. The business teachers who help the students prepare for competitions are Nancy Cottrell, Mary Dawson, Tracy George and Alvina Griswold. Vacant Solid Waste Committee seat filled by David T. Young .................... tyitirr The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee now has all but one of its 12 seats filled after the County Board’s appointment Others serving are Terrance Vickers and John Hislop from the Vietnam War and Frank Weinbrecht from World War II. in other business Tuesday morning, the board: Tuesday of Joanne Barnard. Barnard, former acting director at Chariton Park and current executive director of the Barry Conservation District, fills a vacancy • Accepted the terms of a Byrne Memorial grant of $80,000 and an $80,000 Michigan Drug Court Program grant to fund the local drug court program. Circuit Judge James Fisher and Drug Court Administrator James Westra were on left nearly a year ago by the resignation of Monica Rappaport, also former director of the conservation district. When Rappaport announced she was leaving. Barnard was still involved with Charlton Park, which hadn't yet named its new director. Barnard will serve in Rappaport's unex­ pired term at least until Oct. 31. 2005. Former Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson applied last summer for the open­ ing on the Solid Waste Committee, but was rejected by the board, even though he was the lone applicant. At that time, the committee was operating with just nine of its 12 mem­ bers. Besides the position Barnard took this week, also vacant was one seat that must be a representative from the townships, which since has been assumed by Hastings Township Supervisor James Brown, and a representative from a village, which still remains open. The refusal to appoint Wilkinson, who had been at odds with the board majority during his tenure, was one of several controversial rejections by the County Board last year, also including Walter Forsberg to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Donald Wiggins to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Jim Kinney to the Planning Commission and Jeff VanNortwick lo the Parks and Recreation Commission. The other members of the com­ mittee are Chairman Dr. V. Hany Adrounie, Steve Essling, Larry Younglove. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, Donald Johnsor. Jim Rutherford. James Alden. Michael Norton and Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil. The County Board discussed whether the committee’s by-laws mandate the presence of a representative from the Board of Commissioners, who is paid a per diem while ail others are volunteers. Appointments and reappointments were a large part of the commission's first regular meeting of 2004. Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a local urologist, was reappointed medical examiner for a four-year term ending Dec. 31. 2007. Mark Hewitt of Hastings and Paul Schurrmans of Middleville both were reap­ pointed to three-year terms on the Agricultural Preservation Board, ending Dec. 31. 2006. Hewitt has been serving as chair­ man. Schuurmans is a Freeport dairy farmer. Other members of the board include Commissioner Wayne Adams. Tom Otto. George Cullers. Tom Guthrie and Paul Wing. Robert Shaffer was reappointed to the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission for a four-year term ending Dec. 31. 2007. repre­ senting Korean War veterans. hand to talk about the programs. They said the money would be used to pay for one more probation officer and to increase the caseload from 50 to 80. Westra said about two-thirds of the focus of local drug court program has been habitu­ al drunk drivers and more help is needed for non-violent users of Methamphetamine and cocaine. The goal of drug court to emphasize treatment over incarceration in hopes of rehabilitating offenders and to save the state money. Fisher estimated that it costs Michigan taxpayers $25,000 a year to house a prison inmate, while a similar client costs as little as $3,000 annually under a strongly monitored treatment program. “It doesn’t take an accountant to figure out drug court saves money,” said Fisher. He noted that when drug offenders are sent to jail or prison, too many get out later and go back to doing what got them there in the first place. Westra said chances are excellent that drug court “graduations will exceed the number of people who will be discharged for viola­ tions.” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKe.izie in response. “That’s a huge success story... You've exceeded my expectations. Based on its success, drug court apparently is here to stay.” • Agreed to consider having a meeting this year on a Tuesday night at council chambers of City Hall in Hartings. If approved and if Assyria Township agrees lo an offer, it would be one of seven night meetings outside com­ missioners chambers in the county court­ house. • Approved the renewal of an agreement between the county and the Cambridge Integrated Services Group for workers com­ pensation services. • Accepted a $12,000 grant from Michigan State Police to fund an emergency manage­ ment exercise. County Administrator Michael Brown explained. “We have to do an (emergency management) exercise annually to maintain our emergency management status.” • Awarded the low bid of $9,400 io Stopher Builders for a zero percent commu­ nity development block grant loan to bring a residence up to code. • Learned from Brown that interviews will be conducted later this month for a new emergency management director. Allegan County Emergency Management Director Paul Baker and Terry Swisher will assist. Brown said he hopes to have someone on board next month. “I think we have some qualified individu­ als among the candidates,” he said. The director is needed after the firing of John Hislop last September in connection with two drunken driving convictions, the second during a hazardous spill from a semi­ truck on M-37 near Dowling. • Noted the next Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Conference will be held Feb. 9-11 in Lansing. MacKerrie said there will be hotel reservations, however, any com­ missioner who goes will receive per diem pay. • Noted that the date and time of the next meeting of the County Board of Commissioners will have to be changed because of the MAC Conference. Futuring workshops planned The Bany County Planning Department has announced there will be four "fiituring workshops" in the next several weeks as part of the county's process to update the master plan. Each meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hall Tuesday, Jan. 27; at the Hastings Township Hall Thursday. Jan. 29; at the Barry Township Hall Monday. Feb. 9. and at the Baltimore Township Hal) Thursday. Feb. 12. That master plan is intended to set general guidelines for how county growth and devel­ opment is managed over the next 25 years or so. To allow for the plan to reflect communi­ ty attitudes, the Planning Commission chose to begin the planning process with a series of four open and public forums known as a "futuring workshops." The objective of these activities will be to develop a general consen­ sus among the participants as to the likely result of a continuation of the current trends in growth and development in each of the four quadrants of the community. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said the process will assist the Master Plan Advisory Committee in articulat­ ing the values of residents and will be criti­ cally important to the later phases of the plan preparation process. The sessions will be structured to give each participant an oppor­ tunity to assist in the effort to build a commu­ nity consensus on growth and development. To encourage residents to take part, the ses­ sions are scheduled in four areas of the coun­ ty The Master Plan Advisory Committee invites all residents and property owners to attend the session most convenient. For more information, call McManus at (269) 945-1290. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 15.2004 - Page 3 Ex-Banner Publisher to lecture in Bosnia Dr. Hugh S. Fullerton, former owner and publisher of the Hastings Banner, will be in Sarajevo. Bosnia, for the nest five months to lecture at the University of Sarajevo, as well as other universities and nearby countries. Fullerton is going lo Bosnia under the aus­ pices of the Fulbright Scholar Program, an international program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The assignment runs from February through June. Fullerton is an associate professor of jour­ nalism at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Texas. He plans to return to Sam Houston in the fall semester of 2004. He has been a journalism professor for more than 20 years at various institutions. Fullerton was owner and publisher of the Hastings Banner from 1974 to 1981. He has also been a reporter and copy editor for sev­ eral daily newspapers, including the Detroit Free Press. Fullerton lived in Bulgaria for four years in the mid-1990s, where he was a professor and administrator at the American University in Bulgaria. Fullerton earned his PhD. degree in mass communication front the University of Bad weather doesn't deter casino planning D.K Sprague, tribal chairman of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potowatomi Indians (Gun Lkae Tribe), talks with Lorenzo J. Fertitta, president of Station Casinos about plans for the proposed casino in the former Ampro plant in Bradley. The tribe expects to hear soon from the Bureau of Indian Affairs on its Finding of No Significant Impact application and is working with the governor on a compact which would allow the tribe to begin work on the casino. Florida. He also earned degrees at Northwestern University and Western Michigan University. Fullerton is one of about 800 U.S. faculty and professionals who will travel abroad to some 140 countries for the 2003-2004 aca­ demic year through the Fulbright Scholar program. Established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, the program's purpose is to build mutual under­ standing between the people of the United States and other countries. Recipients of Fulbright scholar awards are selected on the basis of academic or profes­ sional achievement and because they have demonstrated extraordinary leadership poten­ tial in their fields. Selected to ting in a special honors choir Jan. 24 ai HM Auditorium in Ann Arbor are Hastings Middle School students (back row, from Mt) Helen Macqueen, Kevin Taylor, Elliot Anderson, (front row) Lindsay Azevedo. Brittany Hanner and Brittany Lepard. Six Hastings Middle School voices to sing in Ann Arbor Six students from Hastings Middle School have been chosen to be part of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Stale Honors Choir for 2003-2004. The State Honors Choirs will be perform­ ing Saturday, Jan. 24, in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan's newly remodeled Hill Auditorium. Representing Hastings wiU be Elliot Anderson, Lindsay Azevedo. Brittany Harmer, Brittany Lepard, Helen Macqueen and Kevin Taylor. The students are under the direction of Hastings Middle School choir director Karen Schoen. The Honors Choir selection process for junior high students involves auditioning in a duet, trio or quartet Groups are chosen on the basis of their performances of a prepared audition piece. Approximately 420 students from a field of 900 arc selected for three junior high honors choirs. Red Cross to continue local blood drive effort First Friday by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With a network of more than 200 volun­ teers. the Bany County Red Cross plans to continue to conduct scheduled blood drives in the county and banks on past supporters to continue giving blood, even though Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) is enter­ ing the local picture for the first time. However, Red Cross officials and MCBC don't want the scenario to be a negative one. tain shelf life. You can't hoard it in one little area. You have to spread that around and give it to places that need it the most then. It (blood) gets shipped here from other places when the hospital here needs it In reality, that’s what MCBC does too...Their blood has the same shelf life as the Red Cross gets and Lisa J J Mark*, executive director of the rittae'in Barry County after the, scheduled owes conclude is up to the Red Cross Blood Services division in Lansing. Marks said. "We truly don’t know what's going to hap­ American Red Cross of West Central Michigan, want*, to peacefully co-exist with MCBC in the wake of Hastings-based Pennock Health Services’ decision to pur­ chase its Hood supply from MCBC rather than the Red Cross, as it has done in the past Pennock announced last week that it will switch to MCBC Feb. I for its blood supply to significantly reduce expenses. According to Pennock officials. Red Cross unilaterally raised its blood prices by up to 40% to Pennock 18 months ago. With shrinking reim­ bursement by Medicare. Medicaid and private insurance companies, Pennock bore the loss­ es of that extra cost and had no alternative but to find a different supplier, officials said. Regarding Pennock's choice to purchase blood from MCBC. Marks said, “it was dear­ ly a business decision on their part and we understand that., and try not to have hurt feel­ ings over that as well. “...From the press release that I saw. they (Pennock officials) really appreciate the other services we (the Red Cross) provide and want to encourage the community to still support and participate and provide funding for those services as well." she said. Marks wants the community to know if there is any decrea.^ in Red Cross blood donations, it will affect the Barry Red Cross chapter financially. “I would rather be upfront and honest with the community and let them know that, but I also don’t want them to feel fearful. ’ she said. “I think truly there is a pretty committed group of community leaders who want to see the Red Cross be successful in Barry County. I am certain that we are going to be success­ ful here and shouldn't fee! a sense of threat d«t this office or Lyn’s position is going to somehow disappear." Marks' major concern is that very few peo­ ple are donating blood, period. Each eligible person can donate blood six times a year. Less than 5% of eligible people donate blood in Barry County. “What we really want to do. in my eyes, is to educate people to give blood." she said, adding that she hopes people will embrace the philosophy that “giving blood is a responsi­ bility they have and it's part of giving to the community.*' “So. why not give three times a year to MCBC and three times to the Red Cross.... supporting both organizations. Both are very valuable. You're supporting the local program that's supporting Pennock and also supporting the American Red Cross' program, which not only supplies blood to the hospitals in this area, but also has a big national blood pro­ gram." Marks said. “If you’re on vecation in Honda, they're not going to truck your blood down from Barry County. You're goin- lo be glad that the Red Cross had a program there in Florida that can supply that blood. It's just a matter of thinking a little bit more globally and that's how the Red Cross really does look at things. "Blood is a commodity that only has a cer­ they have to use their networks, loo, to trade end sell (charge a processing fee) blood back end forth and exchange blood," she said. Whether Rod Cross blood drives will con- pen." Currently, the Red Cross has Hood drives set up through June 10 in the county. This spring, the Red Cross also has a new Hood drive competition set-up between four area high schools, Briel said. “It's new, and they are very excited about it— It will not only be a good cause, but a fun and just enjoyable thing for the kids, and they're going to leant about giving." Blood donors have to be at least 17 and weigh a minimum 110 lbs., said Kelly hospitals with Hood for 30 years, and the organization can send Hood to wherever its needed. MCBC is a member of America's Blood Centers, a nationwide organization drat supplies more than 50% of the national Hood supply, and the American Red Cross supplies "slightly leu than 50%." Klynstra said. Marks said in the past Red Cross huhni "a gentleman's agreement with MCBC that they had chosen not to draw Hood in Barry. Ionia and Montcalm couatfos. did we would not draw blood in Kent Codhty (where the Grand Valley MCBC is based)... They've atnded by that fora very long time!.. When I came to the Red Cross in the summer, I thought what a great way to collaborate with MCBC I hope we're still going to collaborate with them." The American Red Cross has two divisions - blood services and chapter services - and the public is not usually aware of that. Marks said. Chapter services include regular support to the community in the way of disaster serv­ ices. emergency communication for the mili­ tary, training for CFR and first aid. swimming lessons, lifeguard classes, baby-sitting cours­ es. In Bany, the Red Cross also is involved in the Fresh Food Initiative which gives free *tt was clearty a business decision on their port and we understand that., and try not to have hurt feelings over that as well." —UM MftrXS, Red Cross executive dkector Campbell, director of community relations and outreach for the Red Cross of West Central Michigan. As MCBC has its own blood drives in the county. Marks hopes MCBC will not "under­ cut us in any way" regarding Red Cross bloods already scheduled in this area “and the ones we have long term relationships with. We hope they will try to approach things in a very equitable manner and. most importantly, not try to put the community in the middle... That’s not what I want and I really don't think that's what they want either." Doug Klynstra. MCBC donor resources and communications relations operations manager, said MCBC is not interested in hav­ ing a war with Red Cross, but is interested in serving Pennock Hospital and focusing on supplying community needs. "We take our responsibilities very serious­ ly," be said. "Our first responsibility is to sup­ ply blood to the hospital." In that effort, Klynstra said MCBC will be "actively approaching everybody, every­ where" in the Hastings area to host blood drives for MCBC. That includes sites where Red Cross blood sites have been held. Those who have hosted Red Cross drives can have a choice if they want to switch to MCBC drives, he said, but. of course, the hosts have the right to decline. MCBC does not have plans at this time to hold blood drives in Delton, he said, but will have its emphasis in the Hastings area where Pennock is located. No dales have been set yet for the fust MCBC blood drive in the Hastings area. A drive that had been planned at Pennock next month had to be postponed because the room where the drive was to be held is not ready. Klynstra said. MCBC has been supplying Kent County food to people who need it Disaster services are actually the largest provided service because the Red Crou goes to every residential fire in the four-county jurisdiction and provides basic and emer­ gency needs such as food, vouchers for new clothing, hotel vouchers for about a week's stay so fire victims can have temporary shel­ ter while they make future plans. For each house fire in Barry County, the local Red Crou spent an avenge of $650 to help the fire victims in each case last year. “These are really valuable things and those are the things we are probably more focused on in the chapter u well as the offices here in Bany County, and we have other satellite offices in Montcalm and Ionia counties u well," Marks said. "We've been fortunate in the pest that the Blood Services division hu been so success­ ful in Barry County and they've really responded well lo the Red Crou that way. And Lyn (Briel. Red Crou district director for Barry County) hu really been responsible for cultivating those relationships as well, and we do that to help support Blood Services, although we are managed separately." Marks said. The budgets and financial aspects of the Red Cross Blood Services and the Red Crou chapters are separate. The chapters, such as Barry, are not involved with issues and nego tiations that go on with hospitals and Blood Services. There is a financial link between Blood Services and the chapter, however, that helps the Barry County Red Cross program. In exchange for the Barry County chapter calling donors to remind them of blood drives, setting up the cookies and juice at the drives and making sure volunteers are at the drives, the Red Cross Biood Services gives some funds to the local chapter baaed on the number of Hood units that are drawn. The Barry Red Crou Chapter incorporates those funds into its budget “to help support the other services that we provide in Barry County like the disaster services," Marts said. "So obviously, there is a little concern that the money we had anticipated on having from blood may not be here in the future. I don't anticipate for the rest of this (fiscal) yem that it n ituM tn ttwarh nf a proWeasasManght the ne-t fiscal year, which begins in July,” she said. In the previous contract the Barry chapter had with the Red Crou Blood Services, Barry received about $3,000. In a new contract, recently signed, the Barry Chapter was going to receive in the neighborhood of $10,000 from Red Crou Blood Services. Marks said the new contract hu different calculations, and the chapter is also expected to do addi­ tional support work for Blood Services. “So, what we have decided to do rather than become anxious about the feet that we may lose that funding through Blood Services is to look at this more as an opportunity to talk to this community about what we do that’s so important and why we need their support," Marks said. “Of all of our district offices, Barry hu been the most healthy and a lot of that hu to do with Lyn being here. Lyn hu worked very, very bard on balancing that budget and really coming in with no deficit She hu a wonder­ fid group of advisory community members that are an advisory council here for Barry County that are really committed to spreading the word in Bany County to uy *we really need your help. We don't want to lore our office or our staff person just simply because we need a few extra thousand dollars a year. That seems silly.' I don't want that to happen either," Marks said. “1 would much rather have an office and a face here in this commu­ nity than for everybody to have to call an 800 number in Grand Rapids (headquarters of the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan). “Even before this whole blood thing hap­ pened we've been having lots of discussions to make that happen, how to make this com­ munity more and more aware of what's going on. Lyn hu started focusing much more on the public relations and fundraising aspects of Red Cross in this community... “If we can shed some light on our financial needs, the services we provide and the feet that we can only provide those services through the dollars that this community gives, it's very helpful to us." Marks said. When Red Cross volunteers make calls to past blood donors to remind them of Hood drives, some people are now asking why they should come when the Hood isn't going to Pennock Hospital. “It's bigger than that." Briel said, noting that giving blood is a gift a person is giving. One person's gift of blood can save three peo­ ple's lives. "I don't think people can go wrong, giving cither way. because it is a gift." she said. Marks said. “Right now there is a huge shortage - not just Red Cross - nationally. All of the organizations are frantic. We’re down to a two-day supply of blood right now. The blood supply is even worse for special type bloods." Briel said. "1 think people need to understand what a valuable thing they have - if they can just See RED CROSS, pg. IB to deal with Dem caucus The Michigan Democratic Party presiden­ tial caucus, scheduled for Saturday. Feb. 7. will be the focus of a special First Friday I ian<$>n ■: The program. which wiU provide informa­ tion on how and when to vote, will be held at the Batty County Democratic Party's head­ quarters, the Thomas Jefferson Halt comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Michigan, like a number of other states, is having such electoral exercises this winter in order to determine the Republican and Democratic Party nominees for president, who will face each other in the November general ejection. While there is very little opposition to President George W. Bush on the Republican side, there are many Democratic candidates who have been in primaries and caucuses in stales such as Iowa and New Hampshire. The Democratic field, as of the Iowa cau­ cuses, included Howard Dean. Wesley Clark. John Kerry. Al Sharpton. Dennis Kucinich. John Edwards, Richard Gephardt, Carol Mosley Braun and Joe Lieberman. "We MpdcMy want to let our young people In tw county know about Ma bacauaa anyone who adB be 17 yaara of age by Nov. 2,2004, la algbie to vote in Ma cauotfo next tnonto and in die general election.* —nooon uwyer The local program Jan. 30 will be moder­ ated by former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Bob Dwyer and current Vice Chairwoman Barb Cichy. who has been trained in dealing with the caucus, will pro­ vide information about how to cast a vote. There is some confusion because voters need not show up at the designated caucus site on Feb. 7. they may instead vole by Jan. 31 over the Internet, for example. The web rile address is: www.applytovote.com. The only information is name, address, where regis­ tered. and dale and place of birth. Dwyer added that there are other questions that need to be handled at the presentation Jan. 30. “We especially want to let our young peo­ ple in the county know about this because anyone who will be 17 years of age by Nov. 2,2004, is eligible to vote in this caucus next month and in the general election." he said. An attorney also will be on hand al the presentation to answer questions about elec­ tion laws. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, cus­ tomarily takes place on the first Friday of each month, but sometimes the schedule is altered to accommodate special events In this case, the first Friday of this month was the day after New Year’s Day. so it was decided that a special program just before the Feb. 7 caucus would be a better way to pro­ ceed. Those who attend the First Friday program are invited lo bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. �Page 4 - Thursday. January 1C. 2004 - The Haadnga Banner Are you ready to take on ‘what’s ahead? Dear editor, It’s good that library finally has new home To the editor: The library has a home at last, or at least the hope of one. Tbe chiropractic doctors Riddle, Dan. and Diane, have agreed to sell the property locat­ ed at Boltwood and State Street for tbe new library building. The property had been home to Mobile Gas station and bulk plant Mobile Oil was there for yean. Fanner’s Petroleum. Ironside Monument Hastings Commercial Printers and R.K. Hurd Chevrolet all bad been close neighbors, if not part of parcel. Bill's Tavern. Hastings Grain and Bean had piles of coal in back of property. The old C.K.AS trestle across tbe Thornapple River is right there. Some histo­ ry you can see and walk across. It was a short cut to Hastings Manufacturing Company from the second ward for years. I sure would hope that if possible, the Riddles would donate some of that price for a Riddle section in the library and a special thank you for being a great contributor, a sure come on for Barry County to support one of their finest It would be a lot different than the deal Don Drummond made with the comity to pay for land for the C.O.A. and Health Department Now we have his wife, Sandra Drummond, Green Gobles, executive direc­ tor. along with County Prosecutor Gordon Shane. McNeill. Hastings attorney Stephanie Fekkes, all out to fleece Barry County taxpayers for money to run their cri­ sis shelter. That's alt we need Commissioners Jeff Mackenzie, Sandy much money is involved for this "match mysterious, however, very much determined by cause and effect or sowing and reaping. The second, 'usual* thing we can expect is. 'accidents* caused by us, the fallible. Therefore, I continue to tell people who are getting older than ever before, you must be made in heaven.” The State police and sheriff's department responded to 515 cases of domestic vio­ 'more careful," for accidents are caused by 'you shall reap what you sow!" The third, 'usual* is 'debts.* This, from lence. We have too many state police. Just how did Barry county get by when there was our government's situation, may cause more government/doctor assisted deaths. The fourth we call sickness. This also has have a house, working on grants, incorporat­ ed with $50,000 in bank. Now they need enough capital for first year of operation to qualify for stale and federal grants. Whose pocket does this money come out of? How no state police? Green Gables started, then found a bigger plum at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Back to stale police. Divorce is a hazard of law enforcement How can they mediate a dispute when their own lives are in turmoil? Some yeais ago I gave tbe state police name, home address, car license and number of person who had stolen a mailbox, port and all, backed up and broke another mail­ box post and then Mew up mail boxes twice that were oo steel posts. Ends flew CO yards apart I took all evidence into State Police office. I never beard anything back. I remember years when one of the TV sta­ tions in Grand Rapids bad a series of pro­ grams, showing deplorable conditions of Bany County: No employment pictures of run-down buildings, the plight of the citi­ zens of county. I did write them to say at least it wasn’t cemented over. Now look at Bany County. Greedy land owners who can't keep land in fanning. Some can hardly wait for parents to die before developing. Sons are set up with big fanning operations, bet the lure of James, etc. bending over and giving tbe store money took over. How many boys would away. Ward Weiler is sure correct that they should be recalled. Commissioners should likea chance like that? Others just love that easy money, which the next generation will be lucky to see. Yes, greed, for sure. Then serve with no pension or health case; they're Tbe question 'what's ahead?" could be answered in two categories, ’the usual' and "the unusual.' And if someone insists on ask­ ing. 'why?' we can answer that with, 'cause and effect' or 'sowing and reaping' I can think of seven 'usual* things we can confidently expect in the days ahead. The first is 'Life.' births and deaths, funerals. The time of each is somewhat secret and * Duncn oi iree-MMoers. AD the Green Gabies campaign people you have lying and sneaky land developers have been divorced, so I'm not so sure they Donald W Johnson, are the ones to run any such place. They Middleville in our midst a sowing and reaping cause and ultimately causing death. By tbe way. 'sin* is the ulti­ mate. "killer." Think it over. "The wages of sin is death." Romans 6:23. The fifth, 'usual,* is 'elections' Here also the 'cause* and effect* are somewhat secret and mysterious. Some say the almighty dol­ lar is the cause and effect Dare we say, ifs in our hands? The sixth, "usual" we can expect is. more new technology. The Bible says, in Daniel 12:4. 'But you. Daniel, shut up the words, and seal tbe book until tbe time of tbe end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.' (Written over 2600 yean ago). How far can technology go? God only knows. The seventh, "usual" we have called "catastrophes." I just hc?rd that 30.000 peo­ ple were killed by an earthquake in Iran. These might well be called the border between the, 'usual* and the 'unusual.* What do you anticipate in what's ahead by way of the unusual? Remember, the unusual must also have cause and effect, sowing and reaping. The unusual I drink of as more than, greaser than or different than ever before. Let's see if we can find seven 'unusual* things to anticipate in the days ahead. The first thing I think of is, 'tribulation' (trouble). Here are some previews of trouble yet ahead: Jeremiah 30:7. 'Alas! For that day is great, so that none is like it; And it is tbe time of Jacob's trouble. But he shall be saved out of it' Daniel 121. 'At that time Michael shall " ~ ■ T".c i. : stand up. The great prince who stands watch over the sons of Your people; And there shall be a time of trouble. Such as never was since there was a nation. Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered. Everyone who is found written in the book.* Matthew 24:21, 'For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since tbe beginning of the world until this time, no. nor ever shall be.* 2Timothy 3:1-5 'But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, dis­ obedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, trai­ tors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!’ 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7, 'And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way." The second unusual may not seem so when we look at history (His-story). Matthew 24:6, 'And you will bear of wan and rumors of wan. See that you are no* troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but tbe end is not yet"The third unusu­ al will be Matthew 24:7-8.7 Tor nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be fhnunra, pesrilences. and r irfhf]iifAri m various places. "All these are the beginning of sorrows." The fourth is recognized by the 'Euro.* a one world economy, which moat of America does not seem to want or need. Revelation 13:16-17. 'He causes all, both small and great rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mask on their right hand or on their fore­ heads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mask or the name of the beast or the number of his name.' The fifth is a one world government or ruler. Revelation 13'3-6. "And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and Ms deadly wound was heatod. And all the world marveled and followed the beast So they worshipped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they wonhipped the beast saying. "Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?'And be was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for 42 months. 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His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.” Tbe sixth unusual is a 'one world religion' Revelations 13:7-8. 'It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. AU who dwell oo the earth will worship him. whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world' Tbe seventh is the deception that all of this is focused on. Revelation 13:13-15, "He per­ forms great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven oo the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on die earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both apeak and cause as many as would ant wonhip the image of the beast to be killed.* 2 Thessalonians 18-12, 'And then the lawless rate win be revealed, whom the Lord win consume with tbe breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming. Tbe coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with a power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of tbe truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God win send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie. that they all may be condemned who did not believe the troth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.* These things have not happenrri yet. some may have already started. They are called, *AH these are the beginning of sorrows.* I do not know what, but I do know we are doser than ever before. One other unusual I must mention: I Thrwrlnramr 4:13-53, 'But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, con­ cerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jens died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who ate asleep. For the Lord Himself descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of ■> archangel. and with the trampet of God. And tbe dead in Christ win rise first Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them aa tee clouds to mart the Load in the air. And thug,we always be wife tee Lord. Therefore, comfort one another with theae words ' Thessalonians 5:1-3, 'But concentmg the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. UA Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russen Senate Office Bonding. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Buikfing, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. CongreM Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al of Bany County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Meh. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information fine for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. For when they say, 'Peace and safety!' then sudden destruction comes upon them as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.* Closer than ever before! Are you ready? Rus Saver, Heatings Michigan LogtoMure Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansim Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Patty Bkkhoiz. Republican, 24th District (Al of Bany County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhotzOsenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newel, Republican, 67th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Teen driving rules harsh? How do you feel about recent restrictions and state laws that make it tougher for teen-agers to get driver’s licenses and keep them? n. ftae* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 HaaUnga Banner, Inc. A Divirion of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba PimM Frederic Jacobs WefWUteS Steven Jacobs SuMy/lMum 'NEWSROOM* Devid T. Young (Eteor) Brine Gfoert(AnateXE<Mor) Helen Mudry PaMda Johns Bratt Bremer Ruth Zachary Sandra PoneeOo Susan Tamers Cafiry Rutter Martie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Mike Heany, Middleville: “I think it is bs. I want to drive as soon as I am old enough and these rules are meant to delay driv­ ing.*' “I don't think it is fair. If you have enough expe­ rience and you pass the test then you should get your license.” “I think these rules are stupid. Our parents could get licenses without all these restrictions. I don’t think we need them.” “It sucks, and it is real­ ly stupid. Kids really want to be able to drive.” Drew Bowman, Hastings: “I think the rules are a good idea because we should do all we can to reduce the number of acci­ dents that teens get into because they don’t have enough experience.” Stacey Garrison, Nashville: “I think the new rules are great. As the father of teenage daughters. I see real benefits with tbe rales." OmM «wtod mdmw W RW fcOO mi to 530 pun, SaMRM MO 8Jte to Noon ScottOmmtn Rom Heaton DanBuwge JonUhen Jeoobe MaoMton Mk 525 par year h tany Court? W par year to a^ototoo awrttoa S29paryaaratoatet*a POSTMASTER Sand atotaaa ctagaa to: MXBdrB Harttop, Ml 400604002 Second Om Poatoge Ptod al HaaOngi Ml 40060 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 15. 2004 - Page 5 Hastings downtown parking rules unjust ‘Walmartizing’ big part of economic crisis After a lot of political posturing and wrangling, the Michigan woes. Our legislative leaders need lo roll up their sleeves and gel Legislature and Gov. Jennifer Granholm finally have agreed to a uown to serious business. The stale's problems are bigger than compromise six-month pause in the suite income tax rollback. making selective program cuts. When you lose more than 100.000 Though Granholm asked for a one-year freeze of the current 4.0 jobs and continue to shut down retail and manufacturing facilities percent rate, many lawmakers, including our own State Senator across this state there's no way you're going to be able to do busi­ Patty Birkholz and State Rep. Gary Newell, insisted on lowering it to 3.9%. as promised by Granholm's predecessor, John Engler. ness as usual. We have the 'Walmartizing* of business and industry spreading When everything finally came to a head last month, the six-month across this state and this nation. Consumers want lower prices and pause was approved. bigger selections, workers want wage increases and better bene­ Hardly anyone can argue with lowering taxes. It's supposed to years ago would be considered unrealistic. This, at a time when money moving. But basic math and Economics 101 teach that when you have a our nation is being bombarded with competition from around the massive deficit of nearly a billion dollars and still reduce taxes, thereby reducing revenue, you have to make additional cuts in dards. You cant solve Michigan's problems with a few more cuts or your budget Michigan already has had to make drastic budget even a tax freeze. The problem isn't that simple. Government cuts because of huge shortfalls over the past two years. watchers and economic experts say Michigan's budget crisis is more the result of revenue reductions (loss of income) rather than made several years ago when economic times were good. About an increased expenses. That's not hard to figure. The state income 20 years ago. during the administration of James Blanchard, the tax rate was 4.6 percent 10 years ago and it’s 4.0 percent now. income tax rate was raised to more than 3 percent in response to Lowering the tax rate is commendable, but when huge deficits result, it’s time to take stop, several years later breath was reduced to its plans to of level tax a deep make and with deal times. was present To defeated by Engler in 1990. The the notion that pausing the tax rollback is the then same was reduced to 4.4 taxes percent in semantics games and defying common 1994. and subse­ sense and logic, and income by Proposal A as increasing is playing quently Engler and not the state's taxpayers what State Legislature passed rollbacks We to that year 3.9 percent. a want results. will bring Michigan back to the move industrial understandably was the We want to see a plan 4.2, 4.0 and this Such presenting they need to hear. legislation promis­ ing Kandi Harris. Grand Rapids these hard economic 4.6 percent before Blanchard on purpose to make money. I go to Hastings twice in a several-monlh span and both times I get ticketed? I made several hundred dollars worth of purchases in these two visits. Obviously the city does not want my business. This is an outrage. I feel like 1 never want lo shop in Hastings again. It is not worth the indignity of being ticketed when I have done nothing wrong. world, a global economy that operates on a different set of stan­ This governor and this legislature are saddled with promises original limit. When I told the officer writing out the ticket that there was no sign and I didn't know there was a time limit, she simply said. "It's only five dollars." Il appears to me that the Chy is doing this fits. Industry is making demands on their vendors that only a few stimulate the economy and encourage consumers to keep their another economic crisis. That rate To the editor: I drove to Hastings from Grand Rapids last week to do some shopping and to have lunch with my mom. When I got to my car to go home. I had received a parking ticket, saying that I'd parked too long in a two-hour parking area. I looked up and saw no sign on the pole above my parking space. I looked lo the right and left The only sign there said something about no bicycles. I looked down the street, and there was a sign, several cars down, saying "two hour parking." This is the second time this has happened to me. Several months ago. 1 shopped in Hastings, only to find an officer writing me a ticket when J goi hack. There was no sign. That time I was only nine minutes over the power­ house it was just a few years ago. politically popular with voters at that time, but without foreseeing troubles that can develop in The tax rollback we're talking about was promised by a previous administration tbe future, lawmakers implemented the rollback timetable, now when times were good. Tunes haven't been so good in the last two making their successors look like the bad guys. Nobody has a crystal ball that can forecast accurately three to five years ahead. years, and it is not prudent fiscal policy to continue decreasing Birkholz, who represents all of Barry, Allegan and Eaton coun­ prisons and other services needed by taxpayers. Birkholz and ties in tbe Michigan Senate, said at last month's Legislative Newell point to a promise to taxpayers of a 3.9% rate in 2004 What were our school children promised with Proposal A? Pay to he thought a pause at 4.0% only delays solving the problem. Both alternative education programs? six-month pause. 3800 East M-79 Highway • Hastings Schools (Just West ot Chartton Park Road) revenue needed to fund schools, police, fire, local governor, nt. Coffee that cuts could be made in other unspecified places. Newell, who represents all of Barry and half of Ionia County, said opposed the one-year freeze and voted against the compromise FOR SALE BV OWNER play? Teacher layoffs? Reduced school weeks and the end of Birkholz, Newell and all legislative leaders for that matter, owe it to us to prove they're worth the good money and generous ben­ Both appear to be advancing their public careers and populari­ ty at tbe expense of statesmanship, doing what's logical and right. The six-month pause Birkholz and Newell voted against just efits we furnish them to do our business. They should stop doing what's 'politically popular* and start making lough and necessary eases some of the pain. To be sure, tbe pause only delays solving The tax rollback pause is regrettable, but necessary. Now let's the real budget problem. Experts are now predicting this year's do something in the next six months about the real problems fac­ deficit will go over the one billion dollar mark, making it even ing us. so we can return Michigan to its strong economic position. larger than last year's. 5 Acre Hobby Farm - Hastings Schools NEW! NEWI NEW! decisions in these troubled times. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Michigan needs more than 'quick fixes' to solve its budget New septic, well, plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows 6 siding, heating, central air, 200 amp service. 2 waler heaters, water conditioner, solid oak kitchen, main laundry room, 3 large bedrooms. 3 large bathrooms, garden tub, living room and family room, vaulted ceil­ ings. full basement. 2 stall detached garage. 4 staff horse stable, hay bam - concrete floors, water and electric. New high tensile fencing and underground dog fencing. Appraised al $229,000.00. Owners have purchased a farm, will look at all offers. 3% commission to agents. Call owner lor private showing 269-945-3694 Kevin & Sherry Wood. Don’t grant commissioners absolution To tbe editor: Tbe year-end decision by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to fund the con­ struction of a needed new exhibit building for Chariton Park further demonstrates the lack of leadership by Commissioners Ken Neil (Parks and Recreation Board Chairman), Jeff MacKenzie (Vice-Chair) and Clare Tripp, (Secretary). It is a self-serving attempt by these individ­ uals to "seek absolution with the taxpayers SW Barry’s senior citizens have friends To the editor: I am a senior citizen writing this letter to the seniors of southwest Barry County. Thac are two activities for seniors in Delton. We have the Commission On Aging Friendship site at the Faith United Methodist Church. We meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week There is a $1.50 donation asked for the meal. If you plan to attend the lunch site you would need to call Commission On Aging in Hastings at 948-4856 three days in advance and put in your reservation for the days you plan to be there. You need to be 60 years or older. Financial status makes no difference. There is also a group of senior citizens called the Golden Agers meeting the fo’irth Tuesday of each month. They have a potluck dinner, and they ask everyone to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The bev­ erage is provided. There is a business meet­ ing and a short program after the meal. You need to be a senior citizen 55 or older to attend. Both activities are geared to get seniors out of their homes for friendship and fellowship together. Please plan to attend these activities for a good time and to meet new people. There is a $1 donation requested. Please note that if the Delton schools arc closed because of weather, both activities are canceled. Ken Kahler. President, Golden Agers. Delton and voters" for their past dirty deeds and nothing more. This is an election year attempt for forgiveness and grandstanding and it should be seen for what it is by the voter. This exhibit building project mentioned has already been funded and approved by the Parks Commission Board through an insur­ ance claim and a settlement received more than two years ago. Any tax surplus directed to Chariton Park should have been unrestrict­ ed but applied as needed to the park’s strate­ gic plan that has also been recently adopted There are many identified needed improve­ ments without funding. These County Commissioners and other officials who serve on the county’s Parks and Rec Commission have greedily taken per diems, mileage and the many other benefits available to them while systematically elimi­ nating any dissenters, including myself. Many other past volunteer board members from the Parks and Rec Commission have also been actively seeking county funding and leadership for years. It will now become their plan during this election year. It is unfortunate that many dedicated high- ly motivated volunteers have become disen­ chanted with Charlton Park due to these County Commissioners’ pursuit of their own hidden agenda and self-serving political ambitions. They have continued to demon­ strate their lack of integrity and maturity for open constructive debate. Their deceptive and illegal manipulation of the Parks Commission has continued and will continue to operate without any true leader­ ship or vision while their thumb remains on the scale. These County Commissioners and others need to leam the true democratic process and let it prevail for the betterment of the taxpay­ ers and residents of Barry County. Perhaps an old-fashioned candidates* debate on soap boxes would be appropriate this July 4th on Charlton Par! ’s village green. What better place to truly experience the time honored tra­ ditions of an upcoming primary and general election and to leam why some scoundrels need to be voted out of office! Jeff VanNortwick. Past Parks and Rec Commissioner Thomapple Arts Council January through March Class Offerings TUESDAY THURSDAY Drawing and Painting with Introductory to Calligraphy RM. Brandt ~ Valerie McCaul January 20. 27. February 3. 10, 17 Leant the basics of calligraphy. This is and 24 a great idea for making your own Learn figure drawing, right side of valentines, or just to practice the brain drawing, perspective and finish scribing. $20 with an introductory in watercolor - • Adults. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $60.00 • Youth. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. • Adults. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ' p.m. Experience the Masters Dear editor: This is in response to the letter "Why do we tolerate drunken motorists?" by Helen Mudry. Welcome to the "Homer Simpson’ genera­ tion. Ii seems like every so often a generation picks up a nickname, usually a defining one. but each generation has its good qualities along with the bad. Now the "Homer Simpsons, they are unique in that they have apparently just picked up the bad traits. They are rude, crude, overbearing, obnoxious, and totally witiiout feeling or compassion for other humans or animals, and that is their good points. If you think driving is tough with one of them around, try crossing Main Street (M-66) in Nashville. A word of warning, try to park on the side of the street you need to use because 1 have seen "Homer" speed up to try to hit someone. Tell the police (yeah right), they always seem to be busy elsewhere. What would solve the problems? Not more laws, but better and stricter enforcement of the ones we have. You drink and drive, or speed 5 over and up the minimum SI00. second offense $500. third offense, loss of license, fourth offense, loss of car and six months in jail, regardless of situation or station in life. Could it be enforced? Yes. Will it be enforced? Not in my lifetime. Why? Because then too many attorneys, judges and cops would not be driving. So what do we do as citizens? The best we can. and pray that we get home before we run into (literally) Homer or one of his friends. Not a pleasant picture is it? Well, just look around, and sec if I am not right. Steve Toman. Nashville January 22 and January 29 • Youths 8-14 years old. 3:30 - 5:00 WEDNESDAY ‘Homer Simpson generation’ to Name • Wednesdays. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. January through March Watch a movie designed for young DRAWING AND PAINTING WITH RM. BRANDT January 22, 29, February 5,12, 19.26. $60 Leam figure drawing, right side of brain drawing, perspective and finish with an introductory in watercolor. people to explore the work of the mas­ ters and then practice the artistic tech­ nique Register for all or sign up for each artist. $50 for all or $10 each artist • January 21 and 28 - Rembrandt • February 4 and 11 - Degas and the Ballerina Ear Youth at Delton Public Library. 3.30-5.-Q0 pan. Adult Drawing and Painting in . Hastings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. a ;• • February 18 and 25 - Mary Cassat Call 945-2002 to sign up • March 10 and 17 - Winslow Homer • March 24 and 31 - Monet All classes are held at the Thomapple Arts Council unless otherwise specified. Payment plans are available, please call for more information. Check our webpage for upcoming events, www.thomappleartscouncil.org. Supplv list available for all classes Supplies extra 029*4902 �Pago 6 - Thursday, January 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Ginbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned <6 Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 490V). Pastor. Steve OlmUeM1 (6I*») 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 110 am.; Sunday Evening Ser kc 6 00 p.m ; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m. SI . ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffcnon. Father Al Russell. Pasue. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a m : Ctmfession Saturday 3:3(M:I5 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mkh. W Clayton Gamson. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; classes for all sirs Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 pan. are: Rainbows or J J Bible Q«u (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mmisoies or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49056 Res. Fob Smith. Phone 36740*11 Worsh.p Services; Sunday. 11:00 a.nt; Sunday School. 10 am for all ages FMMANUFV. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Contnuaiion315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945 3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe HI. Rector. Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 a tn. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours. Wed/Ihura. 9 am. to I p m Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am. Morning Worship Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p m. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am.. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pan.) Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 am. Morning Prayer; 11 DO a m Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all servic­ es. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Minisznes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a. m.. Mornim, Worship Service; b. 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Res Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11.00 am Morning Worship Service: 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m .Services for Adult*. Teem and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Bient Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday Schrol at 9:45 am.; Worship 11:00 a m . Evening Service al 6W p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616 > Q45-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am. 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling .Itone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Momson Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.. Sunday School 1115 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call (he church office WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 am. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10: 30 am.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd (Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am. Adull classes Dec. '.hw Feb Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza series, where Little Joe. Ben. Adam and Hots will teach Bible principles. Pastor Don. discussing topics per­ taining to the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the prophet Isaiah. Pastor Brian, a Young Aduh Clan. “Cafe* Berea," "Hut Topic*. ’ Worship service 10:30 am. Kid's For Christ 10:30 a.m. (during wor­ ship for (3 A 4 years) A (5 years Pr i 3rd grade). Quizzer* 4DO p.m and Sunday Evening Service 6D0 p.m. Wednesday Midweek; 9:00 am. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share • Adults) Youth 6(h-12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yn. old thru 5lh Grade. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. Thun. 9.30-11 DO am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street Hastinp. Pbtxx 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thtsday. Jan. 15 - 7D0 pjn. Adventurers. Saturday. Jan. 17 8:45-1 p.m. Bell Worship;IODO am. Catechism 5; 8.00 p m Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan. 18 - 8:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. service. Nursery, children's ministry , Holy Communion; Annual Meeting; GraccGram deadline Monday. Jan. 19 - 7 00 p.m.. Vision Team. Tuesday, Jan. 20 - 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Jan. 21 - IODO am. Wordwatchen; IODO am. Healthy Families; 700 youth group, adult snull group min­ p.m Tbe Way CHURCH CHURCH OF THE ST. CY RIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellow-ship Time before the istry. leadership training. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED ABUNDANT LIFE FEU JO WSH IP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church Meerrg at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyna Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 6.00 pm.. Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12 Pasiors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's lose. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. .269) 945-2938. Mfcibtrr Duv id Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippiaas 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO am.: Worship 11 DO am.. 600 p.m Wedwaday: Bible Class 7D0 p m Clnaei for ail agea METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269-945-9574) fumc« voyager.net. Barner free building with elevator lo all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Buutna. Musk Director. Enn Riordan. Office Manager Sunday. 8:15 am. - Sunday School. 9:30 a m - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; II DO am. Tradi­ Service. Sunday School. Nuncry is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7DO p m. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8DO Chxncel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY tional 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 Dome praise leam rehearsal. 7.D0 p.m prayer meeting in the lounge FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Broadway. Hastinp. Mich. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Gamson. Pastor-Elect. Sunday 231 S am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday ServKes - 9-00 a.m. Traditional Wodup; 10D0 am Coffer Hour in the Lounge. 10.10 am. Church evenings. School. 11:20 am. Contemporary This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings ELEXEAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY' • -Prcscnpttons" 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Louis G. DeJe—ie| HASTINGS - Louis G. DeJessie, age 77, of Hastings, died Tuesday. Jan. 6, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. DeJessie was bom on Oct. 16, 1926 in New Jersey the son of Lewis and Mary (Spencer) DeJessie. He was raised in the New Jersey area and attended schools there. He was married to Sechiko Hochi in 1973. He moved to the Hastings area in 1983. Mr. DeJessic retired from the Coast Guard after 20 years of service. Mr. DeJessie is survived by his wife. Sechiko; daughters, Denise, Donna and Doreen; eight grandchildren; one great grand­ child; sister Mary DeJessie and step-sons, Toni and Jun. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE’Under the FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DELTON - Dale J. Larabee, age 82, of Delton, died Jan. 10. 2004 at his resilience. Mr. Larabec was bom July 12, 1921 in Cedar Creek. He is the son of Jesse and Pearl (Stanton) Larabec. He lived in the Cedar Creek area most of his life. He attended Doud County School and graduated from Delton High School in 1939. He married Loma A. Sonneville on January 12. 1942. He and Loma built, cwned and operated Larabec Lake Trailer Park for 50 years. He served in the Army in 1942. He then served in the Mojave Desert. He was sta­ tioned in Hawaii for nine months before mov­ ing to Morati the Dutch Indies. He was among the first troops in Japan. He was dis­ charged in 1946 with first class rank, and also with many medals. Dale was employed at the Bomber Plant in Willow Run, Barry County Lumber Company as a carpenter and Hastings Manufacturing as a foreman, from which he retired. Dale was an avid hunter and fisherman, having recently hunted this past November and December. He is survived by a son, Ronald (Cheryl) Larabec of Delton; a daughter, Roxann (Edward) Quada of Hastings; five grandchil­ dren. Jason (Carrie) of Hastings, Jennifer Larabec of ftenon. Karen (Scrat) Pastoor of Grandville, Kevin Quada of Chicago, and Jessica Quada of Grand Rapids; four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Abigail Larabec and Alexis and Alyssa Adkins. He was preceded in death by his wife Loma; his parents; and sister, Irene. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14 2004 at First United Methodist Church in Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Worship The M0 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11: 20 Senice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided for both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: |Nicholaas Oomen| CHARLO1TE - Nicholaas Oomen, age 78. of Charlotte, died unexpectedly January 12, 2004. Mr. Oomen was bom August 15. 1925 in The Netherlands, the son of Hendrikus and Arendje (Wieringa) Oomen. Mr. Oomen had worked for General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1989. He farmed his entire life and was enjoyed by all who knew him. He is survived by three daughters. Marie A. and Wendy J. of Lansing, Alice Paula of Charlotte, and a sister in the Netherlands. He was preceded in death by his wife Paula (Keller) Oomen. Dec. 26. 2003. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 15, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment will be in West Carmel Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.pray- funeral.com. DELTON - Edith Jensena (Johnsen) Sundin, age 82, of Cloverdale Road, Delton, died Sunday morning Jan. 11, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings. She was bom in Brooklyn. NY on June 10. 1921 to Charles and Johanna (Johannesen) Johnsen. She grew up in Staten Island and Brooklyn. NY; graduated from Greater New York Academy and worked for New York Life Insurance Company for 10 years. After marrying Alvin Sundin on Feb. 22. 1953 they lived in northern New Jersey. The family moved to Tranquility, New Jersey in 1965 to be close to Garden State Academy where the five children attended school. Edith also worked there as an assistant cafeteria director for several years. She moved to Hastings in 1995 to live with her daughter Donna and family after her husband died. She enjoyed photography, talking with friends on the phone and watching the 3 Angels Broadcasting Network on Sky Angel Satellite TV. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmoth­ er, sister, aunt and friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Edith was known for her love for Christ and her kind­ ness and helping concern for others. A service celebrating her life and our hope for Christ's soon return, will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday. Jan.' 13. 2004 in the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The family will receive visitors at the church from 5 p.m. until service time and again following servic­ es at the church. Pastor Mark Howard will officiate. A service will also be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan 18, 2004 t the Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, New Jersey with bur­ ial al the Tranquility Cemetery in Tranquility. New Jersey. Surviving are her five children. Bette J. Suhrie and husband Bill of Carthage, MO. Robert A. Sundin and wife Kathy of Durham. ME. Wi 11 iam A. Sundin and Linda Laxton of Stanfield, NC, Richard L. Sundin and wife Michelle of Cary, NC; Donna J. Mattson and husband Bryan of Delton. She has 13 grand­ children and one great grandchild. Also sur­ viving are a brother, Frank Johnsen of GRAND LEDGE - Johnny M. Ripley, age 63, of Grand Ledge passed away Jan. 7,2004 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mr. Ripley was retired from Fisher Body after 29 years of service. He was also a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Ledge #179. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene E (nee Altoft); sons, Johnny Ripley Jr. of Holt, Russell (Nicole) Hopper of PortlMid, and Scott Hopper of Delta Township; daugh­ ter. Brenda (Philip) Wymer of Nashville; ox­ grandchildren; sister. Betty Eveleth of Stanton. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 10. 2004 at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend Jack Shell officiating. A Masonic Service was held on Friday, Jan. 9. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by HolihanAtkin Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. HASTINGS - Florence L. Fiala, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday. Jan. 10,2004 at Thomapple Manor, McDonough of New York and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Alvin Leonard Sundin. died on June 3, 1994. Her parents, sister, Amelia (Johnsen) Kofalk and her brothers, Charles, Roy and Walter Johnsen also preceded her in Hastings. Mrs. Fiala was bom on Dec. 10, 1912 at Middleville, the daughter of Charles W. and Ethel I. (Campbell) Baughman. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in death. The Sundin family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Tendercare of Hastings and friends from the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church for their con­ cern. love and attention during her illness. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist School 1930. Florence received her bachelor and masters degree from Western Michigan University in Building Fund (904 Terry Lane. Hastings, Ml 49058) or to the Garden State Academy Worthy Student Fund (P.C. Box 520, Route 517 North. Tranquility. NJ 07879). The family is being sprved by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Juanita M. Burdette______ | NASHVILLE - Juanita M. Burdette, age 79. of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. Jan. 7, 2004 at the Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek Ms. Burdette was bom Oct. 17, 1924 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Samuel and Sylvia (Harper) Derrick. She spent her childhood years in the Charleston area and attended area schools there. The family moved to the Nashville area in 1967. She was employed at EP.I. in Battle Creek for several years until her retirement in 1993. She enjoyed crafting, specially doing wolven yam projects which she often gave to those she loved. She was also very fond of flowers and often spent time enjoying the beauty of her flower garden in the back yard. She is survived by her children. Jerry (Jackie). Jill, and Dale; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. Davey. Funeral services were held Monday. Jan. 12. 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. MI. education. She was married to Joseph Fiala on July 10. 1935. She was a member of the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel. Hastings Women’s Club. Prairie Garden Chib. Prairie Literary Club. After 60 Club. Pennock Hospital Guild No. 10. Mrs. Florence Fiala taught elementary grades al Thomapple Kellogg School for 22 years. She is survived by her two sons, Frank M. (Jerrie) Fiala of Wayland and George M. (Judi) Fiala of Kalamazoo; one daughter, Janet E (Henry) Arens of Hastings; 10 grand­ children; and six great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Fiala; parents. Charles W and Ethel I. (Campbell) Baughman; brother. Chuck Baughman and sister. Leila Puffer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14. 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Clayion Smith officiating. Interment Coman Cemetery. Yankee Springs Township. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor, Hastings or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Home. Middleville. the Beeler Funeral �The Hastings Benner - Thursday, January 15. 2004 - Page 7 Members of the Hastings Kids Choir group will have a busy time of it in the first half of 2004, with visits to local schools and concerts. Kids Choir anticipates an eventful 2004 Hastings Kids Choir, an enrichment pro­ and an arrangement of "Crawdad Hole," an gram sponsored by Hastings Area Schools Community Education, is in its fourth sea­ American folk song. Students in the choir work on music read­ ing and theory skills in addition to vocal son. Third, fourth and fifth grade students in the select choir come from all six area schools. Northeastern. Southeastern. Central. Star, Pleasantview and St. Rose. The choir will tour area schools Thursday. Jan. 22, to sing for the students' peers. Then on Thursday. Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.. the choir will present its annual concert for fam­ ilies and friends in Central Auditorium. The techniques and musical issues. “It is a demanding but rewarding sixteen- week program, a spokesperson for Kids Choir said. The choir plans to travel to Lansing April 27 to sing at the Michigan Stale Capitol. “It is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform in an awe-inspiring setting while seeing the place where our government is at work.” the spokesperson said. “The kids wondered if (Governor) Jennifer Granholm would be there to hear them sing!" The choir is under the direction of Kathleen Mundo, music teacher at Northeastern, Southeastern and Star, and Ann Wuerthele. music teacher at Star, Centra] and Pleasantview. The group is accompanied by Mrs. Patty LaJoye. Hastings High School director of choral music. concert will include a variety of choral pieces, such as ‘Seed to Sow* by Michael Smith; an arrangement of ‘Shenandoah;’ " Voice Mail.’ a contemporary novelty piece. Hed Hat Society plans tea at COA Tbe Barry County Commission on Aging will have an informational tea about tbe ’Red Hat Society" Tuesday. Jan. 27. The session will be geared to anyone who has always wanted to know what the Ladies in the Red Hats and Outfits are all about this. Women of all ages are invited to attend this newly forming group with the motto, “Fun. No Rules.” tOhxeserve a spot, call the COA at 269-948- Morgan-McWright Schultzes celebrated golden anniversary Roush-Keizer wed Sarah Roush and Chad Keizer were united in marriage Aug. 16,2003 during a candlelit ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Proud parents of the couple are Dana and Kim Roush and Bert and Darlene Keizer of Hastings. Maid of honor was Jessica Roush, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kristen Keech. Amanda Miller, Amy Keizer and Nikki Bivens. Best man was Ryan GiUons, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Josh Cappon. Scott Preston, Craig Keizer and Matt Rowley. Master and Mistress of Ceremony were Chris and Shannon Keizer, brother and sister­ in-law of the groom. Flower girl was Sakaylea Keizer, niece of the groom. Ringbearer was Cole Keizer, nephew of the groom. Ushers were Jason and Chad Johncock. cousins of the bride. The couple enjoyed a relaxing honeymoon in Hawaii. They now happily reside in Hastings. Hany and Shirley (Hummel!) Schultz Jr., of 6180 Whitneyville Rd.. Middleville. Mich. 49333, celebrated 50 years of marriage on Jan. 9.2004. An open house is being planned in the spring. They have four children: Rick and (Debbie) of Virginia. Joe of Illinois. Becky and (Bill) Sweeney of Middleville and Cecil and (Doreen) Schultz of Clarksville. They have six grandchildren: Steven Schultz of Virginia. Paula (Joe) Degroote of New York. John and Andrew Sweeney of Middleville, and Asleigh and Carrie Schultz of Middleville. engagement told V* Grief recovery series to start Bany Community Hospice wil otter grief recovery, a five-week program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one, for five weeks, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, for five consecutive Tuesdays from Feb. 3 to March 2. Class times will be at 11 JO a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Registration is important because avail­ ability of both sessions will be dependent on class sizes. Grief recovery combines learning about tbe process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environ­ ment. Barry Community Hospice, an affiliate of the United Way, offers the program as a com­ munity service. Tisere is no charge. Anyone who wants to register or receive more information about this class or other bereavement services should call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Dcpartmnt at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985 Trail Association to meet at cafe The Thomapple Trail Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Midtown Cafe on Main Street in Middleville. Tbe agenda will consider upcoming events, progress on the news letter and plans for trail maintenance this spring. For more information about the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail or tbe Thomapple Trail Association, check out the web site thomappletrail.com. Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Bev Spoelstra and Mr. Max Morgan of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Morgan to Earle MeWright Earle is tbe son of Mr. Wayne McWright of Mt Pleasant TN and Mrs. Linda Malone of Mesquite, TX. Jennifer is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1997 graduate of ECPI College of Technology, spent eight years in the U.S. Army, and is employed with the City of Tacoma as a Sr. Computer Systems Programmer. Earle is a 1990 graduate of Washington High School, attended Eastfield College, East Texas Stale University and is now a high school teacher and basketball coach at Washington High School in Tacoma, Washington. They will be united in marriage on April 3. 2004 at the First Congregational Church in Tacoma, Washington. BOY, Drew Raymond, bom at Spectrum Hospital on Dec. 16,2003 al 11:54 a.m. to James and Jana Gleeson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Dylan, age 5. GIRL, Hannah Piercefield, bom at Butterfield Hospital on Dec. 22. 2003 at 12:54 a.m. to Richard Piercefield Jr. and Kristie Heiss of Saranac. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jaidyn Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 7.2004 at 1:39 p.m. to Jerrid Root and Janet lingersoli of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kenna McKenzie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6. 2004 at 11:07 p.m. to Shelley and David Baker of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Lydia Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6, 2004 at 10:06 p.m. to Derek and Rachel Chandler of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 GIRL, Skylar Ann. bom al Metropolitan Hospital on Dec. 17. 2003 at 4:40 a.m. to Scott and Tracy Peck of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long. The Barry County chanter of Right to Life will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 20. at the Thomapple Valley Church. 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, call 367-4697 or (517) 852-0706. Bill and Nancy Muehlenbeck of Saginaw, and Eric and Sally Adams of Battle Creek are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Kelly Jo Muehlenbeck and Brian Adams. Kelly is a 1994 graduate of Heritage High School in Saginaw and is a graduate of the University of Arizona and Michigan State University with a degree in psychology and is currently employed at Clarkston Public Schools. Brian is a 1994 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in kineseology and is currently employed at Clarkston Public Schools. An August 7th wedding is being planned. jfewbom babies ozs. and 22 inches long. Right to Life meets Jan. 20 Muehlenbeck-Adams engagement revealed GIRL, Brianna Nicole Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6,2004 at 6:21 p.m. to Beverly Cheney and Ryan Simpson of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 17 inch­ es long. BOY, Jackson Frederick, bora al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 3, 2004 at 10:57 p.m. to Melinda and Jerrod DuBois of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Andrew David, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4, 2004 at 5:36 p.m. to John and Christina Slachter of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Derek McClane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 3.2004 at 1:25 a.m. to Mark and Tanya Myers of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Donna Jacquelyn, bom al Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29, 2003 at 9:33 p.m. to Kevin and Crystal Lee of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Gibbons-Thomas engagement announced Gerald and Twill* Gibbons of Dowling and Michael and Robyn Thomas of Comstock are pleased to announce tbe engagement of their children Cheryl and Brandon. Cheryl is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and is a 2002 graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in music education and is currently employed by Bangor Public Schools. Brandon is a 1999 graduate of Comstock High School and is attending Western Michigan University for a degree in con­ struction management An Aug. 14. 2004 wedding is being planned BOY, Hayden Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28. 2003 at 8:38 p.m. to Matt and Lois Walker of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jarek Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5. 2004 at 7:48 p.m. to Heidi Taggart of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Glorianna Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 23. 2003 at 11:25 p.m. to Doreen and Darwin Stanton of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and inches long. Maurice and Helen (Fuhrman) Garrett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 19, 2004. They were married on the NBC TV show “Bride and Groom" at Rockefeller Center, New York. They have two children, Timothy (Vicki), Christopher (Rachel), and one grandchild, Alannah Mary. They will celebrate with a family dinner. Annual Boy Scout Troop 175 1 and Hasdnga American Legion #45 [ All-You-Can-Eat ■ SWISS STEAK DINNER ■ Friday, January 23, 2004 g | at Star School—5 - 7:30 p.m. 11 Adults-$7 Seniors (60 A over) - $5 Youth (6-12 yews) - $5 ■ Under 5 yean (free) GIRL, Kyah Maria, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 30. 2003 at 10:31 a.m. to Kevin and Heather DeLaFuente of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 21 inches long. Garretts to celebrate golden wedding anniversary SEE YOU THERE! I �Page 8 - Thursday, January 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Nearby Ionia is having retirement events for two ladies who have long served the pub­ lic. Hall-Fowler Library is honoring Kortne Lampman after 23 years of service to library patrons on Wednesday. Jan. 14. The following available. There will be a baked potato buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church, with a variety of toppings for the potatoes, plus coleslaw, rolls day. the Governmental Employees Credit Union is honoring Patricia Bennett for her 33 years in the office. She has been office manager in recent years. A new man has spent three months in training to replace her. The Bennett and dessert. A video of "Route 66” will be shown at the Ionia Theater on Thursday. Jan. 22. at 10:30 a.m. There will be a lunch following at the Commission on Aging, with reservations needed by calling 527-5365. The Carton City Gazette carried an obitu­ ary for Dolores Hough, a resident of Bear Creek Villa at Clarksville. She had been bom the daughter of Solon and Dorothy Ward. The Ward family lived in Lake Odessa for many years, most recently at Fourth Avenue (North). She was 73 years old at time of her event today is from 2 to 4 p.m. and tomorrow (Friday) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be a chill supper at LeValley United Methodist Church Saturday. Jan. 17, from 4 to p.m. at a price of $5 per person and cheaper for children below age 10. There will be three varieties of chili, plus ocher foods Jan. 6 death. She was preceded by first hus­ band Richard Huffman and second husband Gerald Hough. She is survived by son Allen (Beverly) Huffman of Lake Odessa. Dan Hough (Amy) of Holt; sisters Helen McArthur of Mackinaw City. Mary (Monnie) Dunn of Holt. She was also survived by younger half-siblings Sue and Raymond Ward. Her memorial service was at a Crystal church Jan. 17. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was enlightened and entertained by Nettle Koops last Thursday evening when she brought several examples of quilting and explained some of the origins of certain types of layered coverings. Laurel Garlinger was the evening's hostess. The Ionia County Genealogy Society had a very interesting meeting last Saturday when the 40 members present shared their current projects. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, listed among its recent births that of twin boys to Cliff and Laura Weller. The infants. Preston Phillip and Spencer Phillip, were bom Dec. 23. Their home is on Lapo Road, the former Rohrbacher dwelling. Thomas Herblet. 55, died on Friday. Jan. 9. One of his survivors is son Tom Herblet of Lake Odessa. Burial was in Owosso. RED CROSS, continued from page 3 give and help support people who need the blood.” she said. “I’m just hoping we can encourage people to support both programs.” Marks said of tbe Red Cross and MCBC. Some Red Cross sites in Barry County have blood drives every 56 days. The next one is today (Jan. 15) from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Next month’s Red Cross blood drives are from 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services in Middleville and from 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. With blood drive competition in the county now. “most (Red Cross; blood volunteers are not just going to walk away,” Campbell said. Briel agreed, saying, "they are a wonderful force, very dedicated people.” She spoke of the generosity and thought­ fulness of a group of blood volunteers who held a bake sale and donated the proceeds to Barry's Red Cross chapter because they knew it needed funds. “They just keep giving and giving and giv­ ing.” Briel said of all the Red Cross volun­ teers. including those who serve in adminis­ trative and leadership areas, disasters, blood drives and those at home who create Afghans “so when we go out on a disaster call we can wrap them (victims) in a portable hug.” Young people make contributions in vari­ ous ways too, Campbell said. “Volunteers are who we are.” Marks said “We would never be able to provide the amount of services we provide if we had to pay everybody to do what we do, such as dis­ aster services and these teams that stay ot call 365 days a year.” And volunteers also think highly of the Red Cross, they said. ”1 think it’s a great organization.” said Barry office volunteer Marilyn Highlen. “Everything they’ve done locally and nation­ ally just astounds me, and I like to be a part of iL" ”1 like to help people, and I don't mind the paperwork, which a lot of people don’t like. I do a lot of that.” Volunteering for the Red Cross “makes me feel good about myself and that I’m helping others.” said Highlen. who has volunteered for four years. To support its programs, the Barry Red Cross chapter has fundraisers periodically, but monetary donations may be made at any time. A current Barry Red Cross fundraiser is the “no show ball." Instead of having a ball and having people spend a lot of money on hair styles, mani­ cures and clothing, they can save that money, stay home and send the money they saved to the local Red Cross, Briel said. That idea was from the local volunteer advisory committee. “We’ll use it for a great cause, our disaster victims.” Briel said. Donations may be made to the Barry County Red Cross district office. 629 W. State St, Hastings. Mich. 49048 or through the Web site at www.redcrosswcm.org. People may call Lyn Briel or others at the local Red Cross office. 269-945-3122 or Kelly Campbell or Lisa Marks at the West Central office. 800-482-2411, if they have questions or concerns about the Red Cross blood drives. Legislative Coffee held for 1st time in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first Legislative Coffee of 2004 found some of the same topics from 2003 discussed. About 25 people attended this informal meet­ ing with legislators at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Rick Trcuer from Congressman Vem Ehlers office ^ays, "Ehlers has been busy even though Congress has not been in session since the holiday break began. Congress will be back in session Jan. 20 for the State of the Union Address. Ehlers has been working on ways to increase manufacturing jobs and improve innovation in the manufacturing community. Treur says. "This effort is part of Vern's interest and vision for improving math and science." Ehlers did vote for the new Medicare pre­ scription drug plan because it was the best of the plans being discussed. He said he has some concerns about future costs but "it’s a good starting point* Ehlers has said he would like to see the development of health savings accounts for Michigan H® ta Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! £5 YES! @5 YES! & YES! & YES! @5 YES! & YES! |X)OOPS! senior citizens. Treur says the transportation bill conies up Feb. 29 for re-authorization. One of his goals is to have Michigan receive more of the gas tax funds it sends to the government comes back to assist the state with transportation and road repair costs. The goal is to have the state receive 95 cents of every dollar it sends in from gas taxes. > " < Former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell, in the audience, suggested that ’’’funds be sent directly to communities because if they go to the state the locals don't get to see the money." Truer said Ehlers is in favor of a new immi­ gration policy to allow guest workers, but he does not want illegal immigrants to be rewarded with permanent status. State Representative Gary Newell spoke about the need for everyone to improve their own health. He is trying to walk 10,000 steps a day and eat sensibly himself. He discussed the budget, saying the prob­ lem is that there are no longer any "quick fixes" left and the legislature and the gover­ nor will have to find cuts to balance the next budget The intoxicated health care bill passed and there was a provision made to allow Canadian nurses to enter Michigan for work. Amanda Price from State Senator Patti See COFFEE, pt 18 Driver-Owner Operator OWNT OfMTMtOrS A riM* UwTWi wanwa Daily Dedicated tuns available in your area. Eam $1,700 to $2.500Aveek • Paid weekly • Fuel card - Discount fuel • S3' vans provided • Miles paid to orientation Sign-on and receive a $1,000 bonus Sign-on by 1/Z4/04 to receive a tree winter jacket. Cail *00-447-5173 Ext M13 or S42S ^nnie’s Roomie niination Dear Annie: I live with three other girls in a college dorm that is similar to a miniature apartment. We all have our own very small bedrooms, and we share three common areas: the kitchen, living room and bathroom. One of my roommates, Irish.* often has her boyfriend and his 3-year-old daughter spend the night in our dorm. Actually, they tend to slay for several days in a row. The boyfriend lives three hours away. While we don't mind if be stays the night, we have told Trish that we are uncomfortable having a young child roaming around. It’s distracting when we are trying to work and embarrassing when we want lo have boyfriends over. Trish refuses to listen to us. Are tbe three of us being unreasonable, or should the boyfriend get a hotel room if he plans on bringing his daughter? - Trying To Study in North Carolina Dear N.C.: Roommates need to be consid­ erate of one another. If this child is malting it difficult for you to study or socialize, it is unfair of Irish to have the girl sleeping over for days at a time. The throe of you should get together and ask Trish to make other arrange­ ments. However, if she is unwilling to change the setup, you have the choice of allowing the girl full run of the deem, studying and social­ izing elsewhere, or lodging a complaint with the housing office and asking to be moved. Busmessfike kin Dear Annie: Our oldest son, "Tom," mar­ ried 'Alexis* two years ago. She is an abra­ sive, selfish girl who is difficult to like, much less love. Nonetheless, we welcomed her into our family because she makes Tom happy. My daughter is getting married in March. When we called Tom about hotel reservations for his sister's wedding, he informed us he would not be attending. His excuse was that Alexis has to work. We asked if he could come alone, but be said he didn't warn u> trav­ el without his wife. Then he said it was loo expensive. Throughout tbe entire conversa­ tion. we could hear Alexis in the background, egging him on and giving him excuses not to attend his sister’s wedding. We finally told Tom we were disappointed and unhappy, but it was his choice. We still love him and don’t want to lose him over this. Unfortunately, our feelings for Alexis have diminished substantially, and it’s going to be quite difficult to have her in our home for their next scheduled visit in March. We won­ der if giving Alexis a chilly reception might make things worse. Your advice? - Boston Mother Dear Boston: We recommend being polite and civil to Alexis. Treat her like a business acquaintance w'nom you do not wish to offend. Any unkind remark will give her an excuse to cut off all contact, and rest assured, she would be happy to do it Her manipula­ tion of Tom is cruel and selfish, but let's face it, he is the one permitting Alexis to margin­ alize you. Until he puts some starch in his backbone, tbe situation will not improve. If there is any way you can find some com­ mon ground with Alexis and nurture a friend­ ship. it would help, although you cant make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. 2nd fiddle advice Dear Annie: This is for 'Second Fiddle,* whose mother-in-law spends every winter with them and does all the cooking, shopping, cleaning and laundry. She says she feels like a guest in her own home and doesn't much like it I have a suggestion for her. She should go to her mother-in-law's house and rearrange all the furniture and the contents of every draw­ er. That way. it will take Mom the entire win­ ter to get it straightened out - Will Do My Own Work Dear Will Do: Your idea won’t do much to further good family relations, but it sure made us laugh. Thanks. Lazy husbands Dear Annie: Many of the women at my office were oo edge when we read the letter from 'Miserable in Boston.* whose busband refused to help around the house or with the children. That column was the topic of the day. 1 lived with a man who did absolutely noth­ ing for 13 years. After we divorced, he insist­ ed he'd learned what I needed and asked for a second chance to rekindle our marriage. For six months things were great, but now. I am once again dealing with the 'lazy husband * We both have full-time jobs, and co many occasions, I come home from work to find everyone waiting for me to cook and clean “P . Why are women expected to do every­ thing? Come on. Annie, cant you give us a little mote help than that? Tbe women in the office are - Anxiously Awaiting Dear Anxious: Sony if we let you down. Well try again. A lot of men assume the women in their lives wiU do everything, and surprisingly, many women accommodate them, willingly or not You have to tell your husband what you want and not expect him to read your mind. Some wives resent this. They think Hubby should know what needs to be done and do it without being asked. This is unrealistic and io-practical. and builds resent­ ment Hpre are other useful ideas: Dear Annie: As a retired professional coun­ selor. I'd like to reply ’o "Miserable.* She may not understand that men communicate differently from women, and some women are real sticklers for how they warn things done (compulsive is a term that comes to mind). It might be that "Miserable* has inad­ vertently trained her husband to leave the housework alone. A good approach might be for her to ask lovingly if he would perform a specific chore. Say, 'Sweetheart I really could use a hand getting the kids ready for bed. Would you bathe them tonight please?* Granted, her husband should not have to be reminded, but a reminder can be turned into sweet talk, and most men respond better to that — Male Counselor in Louisiana Dear Arrnie: My husband was the only son of an adoring mother, raised during the days of stay-at-home moms. After years of nag­ ging. I decided to take action. I work until 7 pm, so I told him dinner was his responsibil­ ity. The next night when be asked what was for dinner. I said, Tm having oatmeal. You may have whatever you like.* It was tbe beginning of a new partnership. I no longer feel out of control. 1 don't nag. and I can give my husband affection without resentment Love My Life Now Dear Annie: Fve been married 15 years to a man who otherwise hangs the moon, but I made the mistake many years ago of trying to be Superwoman. I told him he didn't do the laundry right so he quit doing it 1 told him he didn't wash the dishes right so he stopped washing. 1 have two solutions that might help: 1. Make a worksheet of all of the house­ hold chores (daily, weekly, monthly, quarter­ ly and annually). Have a column for each member of tbe family. Pass the worksheet to your husband and children, and let each per­ son choose a chore until all chores are accounted for (don't let Hubby choose all tbe quarterly and annual ones - you can get the oil changed, too). 2. This is my personal favorite. When your husbandcomeshomefromworkafteryou.be in tbe middle of mopping tbe floor AND cleaning the bathroom. Tell him you must fin­ ish both before making dinner, and ask him which one be wants to do so you can start cooking. Works every time! — Been There, Done That. Still Learning Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cn- (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. 269*945-6280 Locally 8MMl Ml MNClML Call today! 11PM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 15, 2004 — PlQe 9 $om TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... ” West Side of Main Street Woodland Circa 1910 A History of Woodland Township, Barry County II By Joyce Weinbrecht A History of Woodland. Township. Barry County ll, as written by A. W'. Dillenback for the Woodland News in 1911. this manuscript was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given to us by the late Catherine Lucas. Wr have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions but have had sev­ eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Dillenback writes: Feb. 23,1911 J.M. Cole and D.C. Sheldon came into Woodland about the the time, or soon after the Cooper brothers did. They both located on the south town line, or on the south side of Section 36. J.M. Coh and wife were both very indus­ trious and economical and in a few years had built up a fine farm. Many years before he scd his wife passed to the great beyond he had erected some good buildings, especially a large and commodious farm house. About this time Mr. Cole’s was regarded about one of the tidiest farms in Woodland. He and his wife remained on this farm for many years until removed by death. This farm or three-fourths of it has recently been purchased by John T. Furlong. Mr. Cole’s people had four sons and four daughters. One son and one daughter live in Woodland yet. Elmer T. Cole, living just south of Wamcrville. is very much like his father, a tidy and economical farmer. Mrs. St. John is a daughter of J.M. Cole and she is well-known to nearly all the people of Woodland and surrounding community for she is now and has been for many years an active worker in church matters and in Sunday school work and in moral and social reform. But her early advantages for an education were somewhat like the author of these items of history-in a log school house with the desks next to the wall so when writing we had lo face the wall, and sat on seats made of slabs, bark side down, legs made of little poles drove into bored boles, and when we got through writing, you can judge what an embarrassment the little girls were subjected to get on the other side of the seat or to face the interior of the school house. Some of these schoolhouses were nearly surrounded by gigantic forest. Some we had to hold our books in one hand and fight mos­ quitoes with the ocher. Compare the disad­ vantages of those days with the up-to-date and modern conveniences of securing an education of today. But Mrs. St. John, being then and is now a woman of thought of brain, began to converse, to exchange ideas, to read and search for knowledge until now. She is above the average of farmers' wives in knowledge and general information. D.C Sheldon, or better known by the peo­ ple as Clinton Sheldon, located in Woodland about the time that Cole did. He settled on the south side of Sec. 36. just east of Coles. Mr. Sheldon, aided by his faithful wife, endured many hardships in Pioneer days to build up a home for himself and family and after many years of steady toil he succeeded and suc­ ceeded well. He was a very quiet man. a grand and noble citizen, respected by all who ever chanced to know him. He lived on this farm for many years, until his children were all married, and he and his wife remained there until old age, when his wife died. Then in view of his extreme old age and feebleness of body and mind he went to live with his son. Orson, just over the town line in Sunfield. But in view of the fact they have kept the old farm, he has always been regard­ ed as a Woodland Pioneer. He was the last one of the real early Pioneers to pass over to tbe great and beautiful camping ground of the world beyond. He died only a little over one year ago at the ripe old age of 93 years, hav­ ing been a resident of that community con­ tinuously for about 68 years. John Corsett also came to Woodland about the lune that Cole did. He lived on the south town line of Section 35. He was very quiet and unassuming through all his life, never aspiring after large wealth or popularity; sim­ ply desiring to be a good liver, a good neigh­ bor. a good law-abiding citizen. He went down to death numy years ago. In the latter part of 1839 Lawrence Shriner located on Section 17. on the farm that was for many years owned and occupied by the late William H. Lee and some years later in addition to this farm be bought 80 acres across the way, now owned and occupied by Joseph Reesor. In former years, Shriner was a canal boatman and was rather rough but was rather good natured and he always put the worst side out. Some might consider him desperate at times, but he had many good traits of character, always kind and benevo­ lent to the needy and poor, would travel for miles, even in the night time, to care for the sick and suffering. Through industry and economy he became a well to do farmer, but finding his health impaired and mind demented. Charles Galloway was appointed guardian of the family and estate. The farm was sold and he lived retired for some years or until his boys grew to manhood. He then died, his wife surviving him for some Ume, but she has been dead for many years. His son. Charles, well-known to many yet. is very much like his father in many respects, kind to suffering humanity, but peculiar in many of his traits of character. His son, Robert Ward Shriner. after grown up and married, studied law and became quite a prominent attorney at Charlotte and was prosecuting attorney of Eaton County and I think served two terms, but he has been dead for some years. Error in last week’s item: Howell Cooper had seven daughters instead of five; and the name of Mrs. Benam is Christian. March 2 1911 In the early days of Woodland there were many Indians here and Jordan Lake was a very favorite resort for them. During the spring and summer they killed a great many deer and would leave a large portion of the careasses lying on the ground and in a process of decomposition these would send forth unpleasant odors, poisoning the atmos­ phere. The citizens began to murmur and find fault, realizing that this condition of affairs was not conducive (sic) to health, so about eight of the early settlers concluded they would go over to the Indians’ quarters and inform them that this reckless practice of theirs could no longer be tolerated. On arriv­ ing at their camp they found one Indian busi­ ly engaged in repairing a bark canoe. John Potts had been carrying a hatchet in his hands and John A. Jordan dared him to throw the hatchet at the canoe mender or as close to him as he would without hitting him, to see how much it would frighten him. Potts threw the hatchet at once, glad to show his feeling of animosity towards tKe redmen. Although he didn’t hit the Indian he did hit the bark canoe, damaging it At this the Indians rose up to a man and with wild and flashing eyes, grasped their weapons as if to take speedy revenge for this offense. It was not very long then until Potts and his Pioneer friends began to more forcibly real­ ize the true situation of affairs and at once became somewhat alarmed and wisely began to retire, fearing all the while that the Indians would attack them, but bravely determined they would put up a good defense should the matter be brought to final issue. But it would be well to presume that there was consider­ able excitement and probably some fear man­ ifested by Potts and the other Pioneers, while they were retreating from the first scene of action, which was the throwing of the hatch­ et by Potts and the rally and rush to arms to the Indians. However, the natives didn’t press the mat­ ter to a bloody conflict, but they made many fierce and frightful demonstrations of revengeful anger in which it must be admit­ ted they were fully justified. This occurrence (sic) served to fan a feel­ ing of hatred and revenge among the red men, already lighted by the event above stat- East Side of Main Street Woodland Circa 1910 ed. So there was a council from Sunfield. Odessa. Carlton and Woodland held, and they decided that the Indians must at once vacate these premises, and about 25 armed men from the above named towns formed with Moses Durkee in command and a march was made to the lake where the Indians were met and at once informed that their presence in this vicinity would no longer be tolerated. To his order they at first quietly objected but later on emphatically and sternly refused, but when Durkee and his men gave them to understand they must go or blood would be the recompense for their delay, and when the red men were convinced of this fact, they went away, although very reluctantly. But in a few month they again returned but were not disturbed by the settlers because they took better care of the deer carcasses and were more orderly in many respects. Alonzo Barnum located on the south town line about 1839 on the farm that was owned and occupied for many years since by Isaac Smith, now occupied by Owen Smith. Mr. Barnum was like many other pioneers, very anxious to build up a home for himself and family. He was very religiously inclined, desirous (sic) also to start Christianity here in the wilds of Woodland and the first religious services ever held in this section were held in his house, attended by a few of his pioneer neighbors. A little later on. hearing of Mrs. John Potts over on Section 4. and that she was a profes sor and member of the M.E Church, he went over to her home and prorhptly organized a prayer meeting and it was the first prayer meeting ever held in Woodland. Mr. Barnum raised a large family of chil­ dren of whom one is yet a resident of our township - Judge R. Barnum, living on the south town line, who is just as eager a tem­ perance worker as his father was a religious worker. Mrs. Jessie Jordan, who died but a few years ago at the home of her son. Fred L. Jordan, is yet well remembered by many of the people of the village and surrounding community. She was a daughter of Alonzo Barnum. We shall speak of Alonzo Barnum’s wife in future items as we refer to some of the early school teachers. The first death that occurred in Woodland was the little five-month-old daughter of Joseph Hager, previously referred to this death was in the autumn of 1838. We have no knowledge of there being any funeral sermon at her burial. Tbe first funeral sermon ever preached in Woodland occurred in 1841 by the Rev. Worthington, pastor of the Hastings M.E Church and was held at the home of Miner Mallett on the occasion of the death of Mrs. J.W. Buckle of Hastings. The text of that ser­ mon was taken from Job 16:22. Mrs. Buckle was a sister of Mrs. Mallett and was visiting there at the time of her death. She was buried on Mr. Mallett’s farm. The farm is now owned and occupied by John Guy. She was the first adult to die in Woodland. Asa Wheeler held the office of justice for a number of terms in Woodland. His business principally was that of a farmer. He never was engaged in the furniture business but he used to make and'furnish the entire commu­ nity with chairs. He was father of Milo T. Wheeler, who served the people of Woodland as supervisor for a number of years and later on he served the people of Barry County a few terms as county treasur­ er. He died in the city. The oldest daughtr is the wife of Judge Clement Smith, the second daughter is the wife of M.L. Cook of Hastings and the third daughter is the wife of Captain Niskum. Those who yet remember M. T. Wheeler will recall his memory with pleasant recol­ lections as being a fine and noble man. The first wedding that occurred in Woodland was Miss Rhoda Wellman of Woodland and Oliver Racey of Castleton. The happy event took place in 1844. The sec­ ond wedding was that of Miss Joanna Wellman and Edward Bump, both of Woodland. One of their sons, George Bump, is now living as a retired farmer at Coau Grove. The first school was taught in Woodland in 184 J, and the money was raised by subscrip­ tion. Hattie Bidwell, of Battle Creek, was the teacher and the school was held at Mr. Wellman's house - comprising the territory long called the South Jordan School or District No. I. Charles and Jerome Palmerton located their lands in 1837. soon after the bachelors had settled here. They started out on a land looking tour, guided only by Indian trails and section lines. They pursued their course, though a weary one, endeavoring to find the cabin of the Haights and Galloway if possible before night fall. * But regardless of all their efforts the shad­ ows of approaching night impeded their fur­ ther progress. So they gathered a few leaves and hastily prepared a place to sleep and laid down. They were just merging into sweet slumbers that no one can better enjoy than the weary traveler of the forests, when all of a sudden they were aroused by the sound or echo of the woodsman’s ax. At once they grasped their little supply and started towards the sound and in a few minutes travel over logs and through brush they soon were safe­ ly housed in the cabin of the bachelors and were sumptuously fed on mush, milk and dried venison by its inmates. However, the Palmertons did not make a permanent settlement then, but some time later moved in and began pioneering in earnest and from that time forward they took an active part in removing the great timbers that over shadowed their land, and from the dense forest hewed out beautiful homes for themselves and families. Charles Palmerton settled on the farm now owned and occupied by Henry Schaibly. He was Justice of the Peace for some time and also quite active in advancing the interests of education. Jerome Palmerton cleared up and owned the farm now occupied by his two sons, John and Americus. Both Charles and Jerome have been dead for many years. Nehemiah Lovewell had one little boy and needed a housekeeper and so be soon made the acquaintance of Miss Host and married her. In 1840 they moved over into Woodland on Section 22 and commended pioneering on the farm now owned and occupied by Alvah Miller. Lovewell was a very quiet man in his gen­ eral appearance, never aspiring after weahn or popularity, but was always a well respect­ ed citizen, and be held the office of justice one or two terms. He was also the first or pio­ neer postmaster of Woodland of which we may mention again in future items. He, like many other pioneers, endured many hard­ ships as he had quite a large family. He died during the Civil War. His wife survived him for years and we shall mention her again in future items and we shall also mention again the little son of Lovewell’s above referred to - how he met his death. 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AimaaB a COUKTBUSt Hgh chair, Hershey’s tin.- mb bastes; movie poster, variety of toys; buffet: WhMera Mother picture: books; bare gauge; army cap; 2 very old dob: games; door knobs; Coke bok fist iron; oi cans; picture frarres; old bar horns; ahavtog cup & brush; Ig. variety of nice dbhes; What Not shef; porcelain pot; cookie Jar. mbdng boari set; red 1840, Asa Wheeler. Miner Mallett. Edwin Bump and Orin Wellman located in the neighborhood where now resides Edward Fisher and John Guy on Sections 26. 27 and Jewelry & more!! The daughter yet living is Mrs. Cynthia Mallett, living in St Ignace in the northern part of Michigan. She is the widow of the late Ely Mallett who was many years ago a resi­ dent of Woodland. ; ! coming Auction March 9,1911 In the latter part of 1839 or the fore part of 34. Asa Wheeler was a former resident of Steuben Conunty. N.Y., and moved in to this wilderness with a family of 10 children eight sons and two daughters. One son and one daughter yet survive. 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That’s exactly what they got. and after a lense counle of hours it launched the Saxon bench and cheering section into celebratory mode. Hastings’ Rusty Burgdorf. picked up and put down the Trojans' Brett Tinker on his way high. Hastings took a big step in tbe O-K Gold Thursday evening when the Saxons edged out the Trojans in Middleville. 29-28. lire Saxons needed at least a five point to a 21-6 technical fall at 103. "If I've got to end with somebody. I'll end with Rusty Burgdorf." said Saxon coach Mike Goggins with a big smile on his face to fans after the match. The only thing closer than the score may have been the fans who were packed in lo see two of the top teams in the state go face lo face. “Unbelievable," said Goggins. "It s the biggest win of my coaching career." After pics by Trojans Eric Reeder al 215 and Adam Loveless at 275. TK carried a 28­ 24 lead into the 103-pound match. Aside from two pins for each team, the final between Burgdorf and Tinker was one of the few lopsided victories on the evening. “We could wrestle them ten times and lose the next nine." said Goggins. “We beat them by all the points you've got to beat them by." The Saxons built a 24-12 lead with four matches to go. which was highlighted by Dan Blair's pin of DayneRetke al 1:34 of the 171- pound match, and a pin from RJ Morgan against TK's Tom Winwright al 4:22 of tbe 112-pound match. Much tighter victories were won by the Saxons' Ryan Ferguson at 140. Matt Lipstraw al 145. Scott Redman at 152. and Tom Rowse at 135. The Saxons even came up with some big moments in matches they lost. "They did a great job." said Goggins of his wrestlers. "Steve Case, he fought our of a head lock for a whole period." The Trojans' Justin Lewis got hold of Case's bead after a take down early on in the 119-pound match and was able to score three near fall points, but Case kept his shoulders off the mat and gave up only three learn points The Saxons1 Rusty Burgdorf works to keep Middleville's Brett Tinker under wraps in his 21-6 technical fall, which pushed Hastings to a 29-28 win over the Trojans in O-K Gold action on Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the end TK's Andrew Reeder scored a 16-2 major decision over Mike Morehouse al 189 to gel some momentum rolling for TK in the heavy­ weights. But it was another flight where the Saxons were able to save at least a point. Reeder had a 14-2 lead heading into the third period, but Morehouse gave up only a two point reversal and avoided a technical ML It was the league opener for both teams. There’s still a long way to go before a confer­ ence champion is crowned. The Saxons host­ ed Caledonia last night in their second Gold match, while TK takes oo Wayland tonight on the road. "We've got work to do. but we also are not far." said Trojan coach Tom Lehman. “It was one point There were a lot of close matches. They woo ail the close one's looighL and they made a couple we thought were going to be close. not close. I don't think we're going to pack the lent up just yet" Coaches are always thinking ahead. The Saxons’ RJ Morgan (top) works on twisting his way out of ths grasp of the Trojan's Tom Winwright. before scoring a pin at 422 In the first match of evening Thursday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "We've got to do it again now, that's the problem." said Goggins. "We've got to do it in the tournament." . Saxcma wia two Saturday Of the 22 teams Saxon wrestling teams went up against Saturday in individual tour­ naments. none were better. The Hastings var­ sity squad took the tourney title at Jackson Parma Western Saturday, while the Saxon JV and B team combined to win the Eaton Rapids Individual Tournament "After Thursday's big win over Middleville we wrestled a little flat on Saturday in the first two rounds, but as tbe day went on we regained our focus and wrestled really well in the finals." said Goggins of the Saxon varsity squad. Winning championships at Parma Western were Burgdorf al 103, Rowse 135. Redman 152. and Dan Blair at 171. Redman's victory in the championship round was the 100th vic­ tory of his wrestling career at Hastings. He is the fourth Saxon senior this year to reach the 100 victory plateau. Tbe Saxon vanity lopped second place Bronson 230.5 to 187 in the 12 leam tourna­ ment with Coldwater finishing third at 1693 ahead of Saline 1623, Three Riven 161.5. Cedar Springs 110, Parma Western 1023. East Jackson 93. Vicksburg 80. Lansing Waverly 78. Portland 63, and Jackson Lumen Christi 36. Morgan took second for the Saxons at 112, and placing third were Chad Ferguson 130. and Malt Lipstraw 145. Fourth place finishen for the Saxons were Case 119. Jeff Allen 125. and Kyle Quada 160. Ryan Ferguson at 140 and Jake Armour at 275 each finished fifth, while Mike Morehouse ended the day in sixth at 189. At Eaton Rapids the Saxon JV and B team finished with 198 total team points, ahead of second place Springport's total of 153. Eaton Rapids was third with 134.5 followed by Chelsea 118, Mason 117. Essexville Garber 87. Pennfield 723. Jackson Northwest 65. Lansing Eastern 56. Pickncy 51. Battle Creek Central 26, and Okemos 16. Winning championships at Eaton Rapids for Hastings were Richard Harper. Lee Selby, Ashtin King, and Jesse Lemon. Taking second place honors were Tun Bowerman and Brandon Black, while Jeremy Redman placed third. Finishing fourth for Hastings were Tun Aspinall, Kyle White, David Smith, and Jackson Hoke. Placing fifth were Gary Willavise. Matt Donnini. and Justin Jorgensen, while placing sixth were Kevin Barcroft. Sy Ovennyer. Jordan Carley, and Eric Duits. Rose belongs in the hall, but far from the bench Did Pete Rose get what be really wanted? Until recent events began taking place L like many others thought that Pete Rose just wanted back into baseball. I thought he wanted to take his rightful place in the baseball hall of fame. From what I know, he's a stubborn man. That's how he played, and that’s how he's acted since being banned from the game. Everyone was sure he bet on baseball, and most believed that it would he would have to admit to it and apologize if be ever hoped to have his life time ban overturned. Rose wasn't banned for betting oo baseball. He was banned for gambling in general. Major League baseball which can al times be a dictatorship, ever since the days of Kenesaw Mountain Landis, didn't have to prove Rose bet oo baseball, and neither did anyone else. Heck. Shoeless Joe and the White Sox were found innocent in criminal court, but it didn’t matter to baseball. Joe did make it to the hall as pan of the scandal, however he doesn’t have his bronze face on tbe wall just yet Everyone just knew Roue bet on baseball and last week he finally admitted to it but that was only half the battle. I don't think sincerely apologized. Here is a quote from Pete, which appeared oo his official website peterose.com on January 7. "I have admitted to betting on baseball in my forthcoming autobiography. My Prison Whbout Bars. I am terribly Sony for my actions and for my bad judgment in ever wagering oo baseball, and I deeply regret wailing so many years to come clean. I would like to apologize to the fans for abusing their trust, but I thank them all for their contin­ uing faith in me." Note that before the words "sorry", or "apologize", comes "in my forthcoming auto­ biography. My Prison Without Bars." It was nice that Bany Sanders came back to the Lions, but did he have to wait until he had a book to push. I got over that fast, but Pete is pushing it "My personal admission to Commissioner Selig occurred some 14 months ago. I hoped that the public admission, coordinated with my hopeful reinstatement back into baseball, would have taken place shortly thereafter It was always my intent for the book to follow a public admission coordinated with Baseball." said Rose. If Rose's admission to baseball came over a year ago, why arc we just hearing about it now. Fete says that he had hoped that he half expected to be quickly reinstated intu baseball after his public admission, but the admission didn't come until his book was ready. My head really spins when I think that we never heard anything about any of this from Selig. Maybe getting back into baseball was his second goal. If that was true his first goal must have come true this week. Rose's book will be at the top of the New York Times hard-cover nonfiction book list next week. Was that what he was hoping for? With all this information, if I was in charge of a major league baseball team I would never hire Pete Rose in any capacity to try and help my organization, no matter bow great his will to win is, but be does belong in the hall of fame. He says he didn't bet against his team, and be says be didn't bet from the clubhouse, but for years he said he didn't bet on the game al all. It's so fitting that Pete's biggest accomplishment in baseball was surpassing Ty Cobb’s hit mark. There are few people in baseball history at this point that were more despised than Cobb and Rose. Cobb was a member of the very fust class ever inducted into the baseball hall. Joining Cobb in that class was Babe Ruth. No one can argue that Ruth doesn't belong, but it's tough, or impossible, to argue that Ruth was a model citizen. Equally as impossible is to argue Rose is a model citizen, but baseball's all time hit leader with 4.256 total needs to be in tbe hall of fame for what he did on the field. So should Shoeless Joe for that matter. I guess it's a good thing I don't get to vote, hey? I Saxon 135 pounder Tom Rowse (right) tied up the team score at 9-9 by putting the hurt on Middleville's Josh Bowerman In a 10­ 5 decision Thursday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton wrestlers go to 1-0 in Kalamazoo Valley by besting last year’s champions Delton's varsity wrestling team used the momentum from a big Kalamazoo Valley Association victory Thursday evening to take a second place finish Saturday at the Panthers' own DK Invitational. The Panthers went 2-1 in duals in the four team tournament Saturday, scoring a 62-12 win over Saranac and a 39-39 win against Rockford's 'B' team. The win over the Rams from Rockford came down to the sixth criteria, which team scored the most points in matches that were not decided by pins, where the Panthers held a 13-10 edge. Delton used a never give up attitude in the match. DK coach Rob Heethuis said that Cory Bourdo. wrestling at 171 against Rockford, trailed in his match 8-1 with under 20 seconds to go. but scored a five point move as the clock ticked down by putting his opponent on his back. Bourdo still lost 8-6. but those five points came up day. four DK wrestlers won gold and three earned silver. The four Panthers earning gold medals were Dustin Morgan, Jim Sweat. Tyler Hanis, and Clay Drewyor. Winning silver for DK were Jeremy Herington. Eric Ryan, and Jason VinDyk. big in the end. "That top half of the line-up was really the difference." said Heethuis of Harris. Josh Hilton. Bourdo, Sweat. Morgan, and DK improved to 1-0 in league duals on Thursday evening by besting last year's KVA champions from Pennfield 45-331. "It was so big. because that was our first league meet,” said Heethuis. Delton also got the better of Schoolcraft on that evening, topping the Eagles 54-21. The Panther try to keep things rolling when they wrestle along with Comstock, and Niles at Vicksburg tonight. Ryan. "An ongoing trend in duals is that our middleweights to the top have been carrying us.” Delton closed out the day with a 51-21 loss to Wayland. The Panthers had seven medalists on the �Ths Hasttegs Bannw - Thursday. January 15. ZOOS-Page 11 Schedule settles down and Saxons win first one The Saxon vanity boys' basketball team broke its 0-5 string to start the season Tuesday night by topping Plainwell in Hastings 56-40. Tbe Saxons hadn't always been playing like an 0-5 team through that string. “A lot of its been our schedule," said Saxon conch Don Schils. “We had two good chances that we didn't' take advantage of. but we've been getting better though. I've been happy with the effort. People are going to talk about how we lost our chances in those two games, (Wayland and Lakewood) but I kept telling them we're going to win eventually." With a line-up that doesn't include a man over 6*3 the Saxons showed that effort can make up for size at times. “Especially early in the game, one of the things we thought we could do against them was to work bard on the boards," said Schils. The Saxons outrebounded the Trojans 30-14 for the night. The Saxons used a strong defensive effort and some hot shooting from senior forward Drew Whitney to build a 13-3 lead in the first quarter, then pushed it the lead to 28 points by the half. “1 felt going into today that we were getting better. We finally faced a team with about our talent." said Schils. Whitney had eight points in the fust quar­ ter, connected on five three's in tbe first half, and finished the night with a team high 26 points. Justin Pratt was the only other Saxon in double-figures with 12 points, while Drew Bowman helped out on the glass with eleven rebounds. “He's improving every day in practice and with every game he plays." Schils said of Bowman who missed the early season games as he worked to strengthen an injured knee. "He's a real calr.-ing influence on our team. He gets us into our offensive sets, and makes good passes. He’s a little bit limited offen­ sively, but he just does so many things that are positive we need him on the floor." One of the monsters on the early season schedule for the Saxons were the Maroons form Holland Christian, who the Saxons host­ ed Friday night The Maroons topped their hosts 62-52. "They're huge.” said Schils of the Maroons. “They're 6'8, 6'6. 6"7. and then they bring a 6'8 kid off tbe bench. I thought we battled real well." Sometimes its what tbe size does that can hurt an opponent and other times its just the thought of what tbe size can do. “We had to sink in so much oo their big players that they hit ten three's." said Schils. “They're pretty talented at doing that" There were some very bright signs for the Saxons in tbe contest however. They held their own on the boards with the much bigger Maroons, and committed only eight turnovers in the game. “That was a huge problem before Christmas," said Schils of the team's much improved turnover number. Tyie- ruthill led Hastings with 18 points, while Whitney added 12 and Josh Maurer 11. Last Wednesday the Saxons made up the contest with Wyoming Park which was origi­ nally scheduled for January 6. and fell to the host Vikings 84-54. TuthiU led Hastings with 14 points, while Joey Aspinall added 12. The Saxons are back into O-K Gold action Friday when they host the Caledonia Fighting Scots. Tbe Scots arc currently 2-4 after com­ ing up just short against South Christian oo Tuesday. Caledonia is 2-2 in league play. Hastings will follow that up with a trip to Calvin Christian on Tieaday Ths Saxons' Drew Whitney breaks free as he hits the free threw line in Hastings" 56-40 win over the visiting Plainwell Trojans on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Vikings tallied 149 total points to win their last two A litre lay-off did some good for the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team. In foeir last two games the Vikings have gotten the offense rolling while playing some strong defense. The Vikings are 3-0 in tbe new year, and are now 5-2 overall, after topping Belding on Tuesday night 75-36. Last Friday they pushed their Capital Area Activities Conference 3 record to 1-1 by besting their foes from Fowlerville 76-30 on the road. “This team is really picking up its intensi­ ty in play on both ends of the floor," said Viking coach Mark Farrell. Tbeaday. the Vikings used a 22-6 secund quarter to shoot ahead of the Redskins in Belding, then slammed the door with a 21-9 run in the fourth quarter. Lakewood was led by Travis Willard, who had his best game of the season with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Tyler Beglin added 12 points for Lakewood, while Tyler Harms and Pat Morris each tossed in ten. Beglin’s 12 points came on four three-point field goals. It all starts on the defensive end for the Vikes. and they used a solid defensive per­ formance to produce easy offense against Saxon senior Justin Pratt finds room In the lane Tuesday night to toes in two of his 12 points againrt the Plainwell Trojans. (Photo by Pony Hardto) Fowlerville. It was most evident in a 31-7 outrage in the third quarter that pushed an 18-point Lakewood lead into an insurmount­ able obstacle for the Gladiators. “Our defensive effort was outstanding tonight," said Farrell. “We had many transi­ tion opportunities and the kids converted oo the offensive end. We had a great shooting night too. but it all started oo the defensive end of things." Nine of tbe ten Vikings scored in the con­ test, including a team high 22-point perform­ ance from junior guard Beglin. Clint Tobias poured in 19 points, and Willard added ten for Lakewood. As a team the Vikings shot 56-percent from the floor, and connected on 21 of its 27 fine throw attempts. Beglin was as effective finding open team­ mates as he was scoring, dishing out seven assists. Tobias had a team high nine rebounds. Junior Corey Thelen helped spur the quick transition from the defensive end to the offensive with six rebounds and five steals. Tbe Vikings are home for the first time after a five game road stretch with a CAAC 3 contest oo Friday night against Williamston Hornets. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 13-3; Hastings City Bank 10-6; Woodmansee Sawmill 8-8; Consumers Concrete 7-9; Woodland Sales 7-9; Yankee Zephyr 5-11. Mea's High Games « Series - R. O'Keefe 266-654; S. House 194; B. Woodmansee 172; G. Heard 214; D. Blakely 228; D. Risher 189; M. Yost 183; D. Morgan 204; L Porter 236; M. Christiansen 172-445; Saxon guard Scon Larsen stops and then scans the floor for an open team­ mate Tuesday evening against Plainwell. (Photo by Perry Pardin) Vikings and Trojans both finish in the top four at the Michigan Duals in Bay City Lakewood didn't only face some of the best teams in the state Saturday at the Michigan Duals in Bay City, they faced some of the best teams in tbe nation, and came out in second place overall. The Davison Cardinals, the top ranked team in tbe state in any division and the fifth ranked team in the country bested the Viking matmen in the finals of the tournament 60-12. but it was Lakewood's only loss on the day. That loss didn't take much luster off tbe wins tbe Vikings earned against other top stale ranked teams from Middleville and Clarkston. Lakewood topped Middleville 33­ 27 in the semifinals, after scoring a 43-25 win over Clarkston, rnd a 65-12 victory over Richmond. Clarkston came into the weekend ranked 26th in the nation “It was a good tournament down here in Bay City and our kids wrestled well.” said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “I didn't know how they'd react to all the top teams down here." A total team effort by the Vikings helped them to pull out the light victories over Middleville and Clarkston, even in the match­ es where Vikes lost out there were things to be proud of. “The kids gave a lot of heart today." said Veitch. “Not giving up those extra team points was the key against Clarkston and Middleville. Those extra team points can come back to haunt you." Middleville finished fourth overall on the day. with a 2-2 dual record. Tbe Trojans opened up against Detroit Catholic Central and scored a 56-19 victory, then knocked off Montrose 35-31. After falling lo Lakewood in foe semifinals, the Trojans faced Dundee and fell 46-31 to finish fourth overall. The top individual performance on the day for the Vikings came from 171 pounder Eddie Phillips who. like the team, went 4-0 on foe day. AU four of Phillips victories came by way of pins. “We're young and we're still making some mistakes yet," said Veitch. “We've got to keep getting better." The Vikings proved they are better than Haslett Thursday night, by beating the Capital Area Activities Conference 3’s ocher Vikings 66-3. Lakewood won eight of foe 14 flights by pin. and took a void at 152 pounds. The Vikings scored six points in tbe eight flights thanks to Mike Gregory, Justin Gillons, Scott Blocher. Branden Terry. Adam Wruble. Nathan Shoup. Alex Phillips, and Alan O'Donnell, and from Nathan Hummel I against foe void at 152. Lakewood's only loss came al 125 pounds where Evan Terry lost a decision to all stater Brett Hissong. Others winning matches for Lakewood were Jeff Vander Boon. Adam Fyan. and Cody Dupont. “Haslen wasn't as much as we’d anticipat­ ed." said Veitch. "1 don't think they were mentally ready to wrestle us." The Vikings are currently 7-1 on the season in duals, and 1-0 in foe CAAC 3. Fowlerville better be ready Thursday, when the Gladiators host Lakewood in another CAAC 3 match-up. On Saturday Lakewood will be at Sparta High School, white TK's Trojans visit Wayland in O-K Gold action tonight M. Weyerman 130. Women's High Gaaaea * Series - E Vanesse 185-492; A. Ashcroft 167-403; V. Scobey 151; B. O'Keefe 182-426; K. O'Keefe 538. Wednesday PM Mace Pharmacy 47; Bowling Bag 43; Eye and Ent 41; Hair Care Center 39; Seebers 37; RR St Mill 33; Ginbach's 29. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 209-543; E Elliston 182-539; T. Christopher 205-513; P. Freeman 185-492; S. Drake 177-466; B. Smith 192-436; B. Moore 168-424; B. Norris 149-396; G. Otis 186; E Vanasse 184; R. Murrah 166; C. Bonnema 165; J. Pettengill 157; P. Vanoost 144; R. Pitts 140. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 58; 4 Horsemen 49: Gutter Dusters 44; Thee froggers 42; Bartow Florist 42; Sandbaggers 40; Russ-N-Us 40; Thunder Alley 38; Red Dog 38; Croc Hunters 36; Sunday Snoozers 36; Funky Bowlers 34; Whatever 32. Womens High Games and Series - K. Oakley 224-575; M. Snyder 200-540; B. Vugteveen 171-499; M. Kirchen 183-491; a. Hubbell 171-467; C. Miller 145-407; K. Craven 143-381; B. Bartow 153-365; D. Snyder 196; G. Otis 192; C. Oakley 153; K. N B T 43-29; Dean's Oil 40-32 Hecker Agency 39-33; Carlton Center Bulldozing 32­ 40; Railroad Stmt Mill 32-40. Good Games and Striae - B. Maker 165; D. Sayer 190-514; T. Christopher 188; J. Landells 154-352 C. Mugridge 223-544; J. Gardner 135-367; L Elliston 216-582; G. Potter 165; S. Dunham 164-443; P. Fowler 141-366; n. Potter 170-468; K Fowler 1763­ 462; S. Drake 168-466; L Dawe 172; J. Leo 146; N. Bechtel 191-491; E Ulrich 192-519; T. Redman 145. Setoar CRfoom Jesiek 43-25; Wieland's 41.5-26.5; Ward's Friends 38.5-29.5; Pin Pals 38-30; N 4 B's 38-30; Number 1 Senior 37-31; Knempel 343-333; King Pins 33-35; M-M's 32-36; Early Risen 313-36.5; Butterfingers 303­ 375; Nash's Harem 30-38; Friends 25-43; Sun Risen 235-445. Wrmrm Good Garats and Series - E Gillespie 115-312; B. Hard 125; S. Merrill 182; S. Pennington 183-497; G. Olis 192­ 538; D. Bums 173-415; M. Kingsley 126; S. Patch 172-476; D. Keller 159; E Friend 127­ 344; J. Kasinsky 143; R. Pitts 145; Y. Cheeseman 191-484; G. Scobey 169-462; . Lefocoe 155; C Stuart 170; J. Gasper 203­ 531; M. Wieland 174452 Meas High Game and Series - D. Dimmers 214-564; D. Murphy 165404; W Brodock 163; W. Mallekoote 189468; R. Robbins 181-483; M. Scbondelmayer 181­ 462 B. Woodmansee 157; K. Schantz 182­ 477; G. Forbey 169; W. Birman 210-564; E Brandt 223-580; B. Terry 193-507; D. Edwards 204-518; R. Walker 177. Thursday Mixed King Pins 35 1/2; Three Fools 35; Just Us 34; Middle Lakers 29 1/2 Hastings Bowl 26; Cowboys 10. Howell 152. Womens Good Games aad Series - S. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz Merrill 221-567: S. Cooley 118-332; H. 233-637; M. Eaton 226-577; M. Kidder 189­ Service 161423; E Ulrich 175; B. Hard 112 515: R. Wcndorf 185-485; J. Brehm 143-403; K. Hammontrec 199; J. Shoebridge 196; D. A. Messecar 142 Mea’s Good Games nod Series - C. Lambert 196; B. Allen 192; J. Smith 187; S. VanHouten 217-569; G Messecar 157439; Lambert 186; G Snyder 176; M. Vugteveen D. Hard 153-329; B. Mallekoote 194. 163; T. Bartow 153. Bowlerettes Viking 47-25; Kent Oil and Propane 47-25; See BOWLING, p«e 13 �Pag> 12 - Thuraduy. January 1S. 2004 - The Haattnge Bamar TK’s early runs fade by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ft pair of quick starts by the Trojan vanity boys' basketball team in the last week fell by the way side as time moved on. On Tuesday evening al Lowell, the Trojans came out hot in the first quarter then pushed their lead to as many as eleven points before eventually falling 74-54. Tbe Troians led 21-12 after a bucket by Trevor Manning early in the second quarter, but Lowell responded with a 3-poinler from junior Frank Mulder. Manning would score the game's next five points to push TK's lead lo eleven, but it was Mulder who was just warming up. Mulder would hit three more three’s before the half, including one with :34 seconds Trajan junior Jon Yeazai (right) goto by the Rod Arrows' Ryan Lone and goes In for two point* in the first half of action Tuesday night in Lowell. (Photo by Brett Bremer) remaining to tie the game at 26. Mulder hit seven three's in the game and finished tied for the Lowell lead with 24 points. Sam Oberlin also poured in 24 for tbe Red Arrows. The pair carried the team in tbe first half, scoring 22 of tbe team's 26 points. Helped by eight quick points by senior Chase VandenBerg early oo the Trojan offense looked okay, but their passes became sloppier as the game progressed and at times looked reluctant to take open shots. On the other side TK allowed the Red Arrows far too many second chances, and had trouble keeping close to Mulder and Oberlin outside. After a VandenBerg bucket cut a Lowell lead down to five points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Red Arrows went on a 13­ 2 run to pull away in the contest. VandenBerg and Bren Kidght each finished with 14 points for the Trojans, while Trevor Manning chipped in with eleven points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Things looked good at the start of tbe game Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission M-rwalww. last Fridav night too for the Trojans, as they hosted South Christian in O-K Gold action for tbe first time. Unfortunately for Middleville, it didn't look as good at the start ot tbe second icheduled for Wsdnoctay, January 21st, 2004, has half. The Trojans jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the contest, but that lead quickly slipped away in the first quarter and the Sailors led 14-13 after one period before going oo to take a 73-51 victory. Tbe Sailors led by only six al the half, but the Trojans couldn't keep up in the third quar­ ter and fell behind 62-39 by the end of three. "We came out and we just got blasted in the third quarter." said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. "We couldn't hit any shots." The Trojans weren't having that strong a shooting performance lo begin with, but in the second half TK didn't do as strong a job oo the boards as they did in tbe first and South Christian was able to get its fast break in gear. “We got thoroughly spanked on the boards." said Holzhueter. Add a few too many turnovers, and that's a combination for disas­ ter against the defending state champions. Holzhueter wasn't sure if his team was a little anxious about facing a team with that kind of reputation, or if it was the three week lay-off without a game that slowed down his shooters, but said that was probably another combination that didn't bode well for the Trojans in the contest. The Trojans also had some trouble with South star David Kool. “He was the focal point of our game plan, but we didn't find him very well." said Holzhueter. Kool was 12 of 13 from the floor, and six of six from the free throw line to lead the Sailors with 34 points. That was only in the fust three quarters. Tbe Trojans were led by Knight's 14 points, while Jon Yeazel added ten, and Manning tossed in nine. TK will look to turn things beck around this week when they travel to take on Byron Center on Friday. The Trojans are currently 1­ 2 in the O-K Gold, and 3-3 overall. Tuesday night the Trojans will boat Lakewood. The contest which was scheduled for last Tuesday with WaylamL will be made up Wednesday. January 28, in Way land. TICs Trevor Manning finishes off a drive with two point* in th* aacond quar­ ter Tuesday night at Lowsl. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Big 4th puts Lions past Pennfield After starting the new year 0-2 the Lion vanity boys' basketball picked up its first win of 2004 by upping Pennfield 79-69 st Maple Valley. The Lions held a 52-51 lead trading into the final quarter, and exploded to pour in 27 points in the fourth led by Jason Beardslee s 12 in the period to aha thr victory. Beardslee led the Lion team the entire evening, finishing with 23 points overall, white Lance Burpee added 18 and Dustin and Dustin Meade a junior guard, who saw his first action of the season Tuesday, also added ome points. "He's getting better," Webb said of Mead. "I don't think he's comfortable yet, but I think it will be soon." The Lions are also looking forward to another newcomer in the Hne-up, sophomore guard Adam Lamphere. "We're excited that he's going to be able to contribute," said Webb. "There are a lot of positive things he can bring to the table." Mead 13 for Valley. The big nonleague victory evened Valley's record at 3-3 overall this season. The Lions get back into league play in the SMAA Friday night when they visit Bellevue. Maple Valley suffereo its first SMAA loss of the season as the team straggled against visitors from Leslie last Friday night Most of the Blackhawk shots weren't con­ tested in their 68-52 win, but it wasn't for a lack of effort on the Lions' pan. Leslie went to the fine throw line 40 times in the contest compared to the Lions' 17 trips. “Every time we made a ran to tie it or cut it to one or two, it seemed like their next seven or eight points came from the foul line," said Maple Valley coach Jeff Webb. "We couldn't get into any type of flow. It was taken away from us." It didn’t help having three starters and another player fouled out in the fourth quar­ PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby gfcen that the Heatings Planning Commission wR hold a public hearing in the CAy Hal Cound Chambers. 201 Eart Stats Sheet, Hartings. Ml, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, MM, JO* 740 ML The purpooo is to hoar comments on proposed amendments to the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance amendments would create the Court Street Plannod Unit Development Zoning District This restrict would allow tor a mix of commercial, office and resi­ dential uses under strict doveiopmont standards oo nearby residential uses would not bo adverse­ ly affected. The regulations would require a minimum lot size of 21 JOO sq. IL; prohibit commercial drive­ ways on Court Street; require solo pedestrian and vehicle drcutrtton within a PUD project; allow the Planning Commission to determine buBdtog side and rear ertbacics and modify certain devel­ opment standards If toe objectives of too PUD Zone were mot require buildings to bo designed to have a residential appearance; require Ighting to have minima! impact on nearby residential properties and estabfish procedures and standards for reviewing and processing projects in the Court Street PUD Zone. Aoopy of too proposed Ordtoanco is available tor public review al too office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml. The CMy wifl provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of too Cfiy of Hartings. Telephone numbers are 288-045-1468 or TDD cal relay services 1-800­ 640-3777. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk 00627780 ter. Tbe Lions fought bock into the ball game a number of times, but it wasn't just the whis­ tles that slowed them down. "We missed a lot of easy baskets." said Webb, "and our defense wasn't very good at times." Leslie had a nine point lead at half-time, which the Lions were able to whittle down to two points in tbe third quarter. Soon however, the Blackhawks bad pinbed it back up to nine and then to 14 points. "I think we learned a lot." said Webb. "Hopefully, some of the guys who got in foul trouble and were out of the game teamed that when they have three (fouls), they need to be a little more carefill, and we have guys on the bendt who we need to step in and fill rotes when that happens and they didn't" For as tough as it sounds, it was just the Lions first league loss of the season. Valley is currently 2-1 in the SMAA Dustin Jones ted the team Friday with 12 points. Lance Burpee had nine points and seven rebounds. Jason Beardslee had nine points and 15 rebounds. Mapto Valteys Jeeea Page (24) trie* to get a jumper over to* atm* of a Lead* defender in the Dons' 68-52 bee In SMAA action on Friday night (Photo by Pony Hardin) Eighth Grade Boys’ Bariutbal The Saxon eight grade boys' basketball team ended its season Monday with a 32-31 Monday night. 25-17 over Jackson Park. With a tremendous defensive effort by Matt Watson. Jason Baum, and Trevor victory over Jackson Park to finish the year Heacock tbe Saxons held Jaduon Park scoreten in the first half. Matt Lewis and John Olin helped lead the defensive charge. Lewis had three blocked shots and Olin had seven with a 6-6 record. Ryan Cain put the Saxons on top with seven seconds left and Garrett Harris' steal seated the victory. Ryan Vogel led all scorers with 11 points. Cain bad seven points, and Harris added six. Last Thursday, the Hastings eighth grade steals. Brad Hayden ted the Saxons in scoring boys fell to Newhall 41-40. Cain led all scorers with 12 points, while Kenneth Quick added eight for the Saxons and Vogel tossed in six. Seventh Grade Boys’ Basketball The Hastings seventh grade boys’ basket­ ball team won their final contest of the season Thursday. Hastings was ted by Olin's six points And five rebounds, while Bobby Steinke added NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply now for our first session of 2004 for the nursing assistant class. Class dales are from March 3, 2004, to March 18. 2004. with no class in session on the weekends. Successful candidates will obtain 2nd or 3rd shift part-time job upon completion of training. AD new hires work 2 weekends on, 1 weekend off for end. To protect our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to a criminal background check and drag screening. Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. Michigan 49058. Last day to apply is February 6, 2004. No phone calls. Thornapple Proposed Court Street Planned Unit Development (PUD) MANOR 2700 Nashville Road - Hastings, Ml 49058 with nine points. Newhall topped the Saxon boys last five points Lewis and Tyler Kahnink each added four rebounds, and Lewis finished with four blocked shots. SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HAST1MS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Arsa School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2003-2004 school year. Students who reside within Barry Intermediate School District or an adjoining inter­ mediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Please make your request In writing by February 10, 2004 to: Superintendent's Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Ml 48058 / �I Banner - Thursday. January IS. 2004 - Page 13 Saxons need to be more consistent Bulldogs hit Delton as hard as winter weather did The Saxon varsity volleyball team is still trying to figure some things out this winter. Most importantly they’re trying to figure out how to win. It hasn't happened much yet early in the season. The Saxons went 0-3-1 Saturday at the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Invitational, after falling in O-K Gold action to Wayland on Thursday. “We’re just so hot and cold,” said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. The one split for the Saxons Saturday came in pool play, where they took the first game against the host Cougars 17-15 before falling in the second 7­ 15. “Catholic Central advanced to the finals against East Grand Rapids, and here we beat them one game,” said McMahon. The Saxons had also beaten Plainwell ear­ lier in the season, but Saturday fell to the Trojans 15-12, 15-11 in pool play. The Saxons other pool play loss game to a solid squad from Battle Creek Lakeview 15-6. 15­ 0. “It was a major improvement from the Wayland tournament.” said McMahon, which took place the previous Saturday. She was especially impressed with the play of Kelsey Howell, and Lisa Noteboom. Hastings' Kelsey Howell goes up and sends a shot sailing past the hands of a Wayland blocker in the Saxons' Thursday night loss to the Wildcats in O-K Gold action. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK overcomes early deficits The Trojan varsity girls’ volleyball team game, then won the second rather easily made a habit last week of falling behind early, according to Nelson. then coming on strong to earn victory. “The interesting thing about my team was The last time they did it last week was that they were down a couple, but they just Saturday afternoon, when they fell behind in kept playing very consistently. They didn’t let the opening game against Kalamazoo it get to them, and they wore down the other Christian in the finals of the Grand Rapids team.” Baptist Tournament. A strong serving game has helped the “U kmknd wr were the , IjPjans all season. TK Jwd four, differnt match, and we came back and won.” said servers with two aces, Katie Dorland. Andrea Trojan coach Jamie Nelson. “They just willed Otto. Mallory Egolf, and Jessica Flaska. their way back into it” “It depends on the team we're paying With the Comets closing in on victory in which one is a tougher server. When a team is the first game, the Trojans came back to steal passing one of their serves easily, another one a 15-11 victory, then took the second game steps up.” said Nelson. 15-0 to earn the championship in the six team Egolf led the team against Holland Christian with 25 assists, while Flaska topped tournament. The Trojans were a perfect 4-0 on tbe day, the Trojans with nine kills. topping West Michigan Christian in the semi­ The coach is happy with the way her team finals 15-11,15-11, after beating Creston 15­ is playing right now. and she is especially 7, 15-2 and GR Baptist 15-5, 15-6 in pool happy to have the entire team back together. play. A few of the players missed matches with TK did the same thing in the O-K Gold extended Christmas vacations, while two opener at home Thursday night against weeks ago players were out taking the ACT’s. Holland Christian, falling behind early only If the girls' keep improving at their current to come rallying back to win in two games. rate. Nelson is expecting good things to hap15-12,15-9. pen in the conference race. The Trojans face “It was a very back and forth match to their next conference foe, Hastings, on start,” said Nelson, but eventually the Thursday. The Trojans already have a victory Maroons worked their way to a 12-8 eight over the Saxons this season. Then. Saturday, lead in the first game. The Trojans were able the Trojans will be at Rogers for a tourna­ to rattle off the next seven points to win the ment. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESKMENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAMEVLLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, WCHKiAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing wB be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. Jan. 21, 2004, al 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township HaH. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the rtem(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1) Rite Plan Review and Amendment filed by Willis Aukerman of 7990 Milo Road. Delton. Ml 49046 Site Plan is tor the relocation and/or renovation of a church building (historical Mito church) on said address, also known as Praineville Old Fashioned Farm Days. Said Parcel, 06­ 012-024-006-00 is zoned ‘A* agricultural and is located west of Burroughs Road. This Site Plan request ateo makes the following requests: a) To atiow future construction of a 405(100* craft building on said site. b) To alow future construction of a non-spedfied expansion to the existing Country Muse Buikkng on said site. c) To alow future relocation and/or renovation of the "Ofo MHo School" on said site d) To alow changes in location of camping and car pacing from a previously approved Site Plan request on said site This Site Plan request also makes the following request regarding parcel #06-012-024-01 (MX), being the portion of PrekteviNe Old Fashioned Farm Days which is located East of Burroughs Road. This parcel is also zoned "A" agricultural. a) To allow future construction of a 40x120* open structure on said site. b) To allow future construction of a 120x300' building for use of tractor pulls, etc., on said site. c) To allow future construction ot non-spedfied saw mill on said site. 2) The applicant. Jim Dimock of 12225 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton. Ml 49046. is requesting a zoning change from ”P-2" Semi-Public Land to "A" Agricultural tor Parcel #06-012-024-006-00. al 12225 8. M-43 Hwy. (the comer of Mito Road and M-43: formerly known as the Mito Bible Church) 3) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission tor this In the tournament round, the Saxons fell to the eventual tournament champions from East Grand Rapids 15-4, 15-3. McMahon said she thinks this team has the volleyball skills to compete with just about any team. “1 can't pin point a particular skill or area that causes us to lose.” “These girls from Hastings are tired of los­ ing.” The Saxon girls did their best to avoid it against Wayland last Thursday. After falling in the first game 15-4, they f Might back in the second but fell 15-13. “The score does not reflect how we played, ‘cause we played very well,” said McMahon, “but obviously not well enough to win.” The Saxons had only four serving errors the entire night, but just were unable to score when they held the serve. Howell led the Saxons with 15 digs in the match, as they played the kind of scrappy defensive game their coach likes. Howell also The Delton Panthers will be looking for better things when they head to GalesbugAugusta for a Kalamazoo Valley Association match-up on Friday night. In its last two the Panthers' have been snowed out and blown out. and are now 1-4 overall with a 1-2 mark in the league. Tuesday night in Vicksburg the Panthers fell to the host Bulldogs 70-58. John Noto led Delton with 15 points, while Zac Culbert and Todd Champion - each chipped in with ten points. Delton’s snow-out was supposed to be a contest with Plainwell Tuesday. January 6. The Panthers will now host the Trojans in the make-up contest on Tuesday. March 2. LEGAL NOTICE Katie Lawrence sets things up for the Saxons on Thursday evening against Wayland. Lawrence finished the evening with a team high 22 assists. (Photo by Perry Hardin) led the team with two aces. Jen Quada played a solid match, finishing the night with nine kills, and Katie Lawrence led the team with 22 assists. BOWLING, continued from page 11 Ttoeaday TYios Trouble 4-0; Kenny Lee Builders 3-1; CB’s 3-1; The New Gals 1-3; 3 Blind Mice 1-3; Cook Jackson 0-4. High Games & Series - M. Sears 178; R. Miller 169; J. Clements 169; S. Vandenburg 209; C. Mack 168; L. Trumble 197-509; D. Harding 162; T. Brown 218-541; K. Carpenter 165; L. Potter 176; P. Ramey 186­ 522; R. Brummel 200; V. Green 166; B. Hayes 152; S. Snider 178; C. Thayer 160; T. Redman 180; M. Slater 183. ■ VIET CERTIFICATES - 120.00 OFF ON COMPLETE INTERIOR a EXTERIOR ■ PROTECT YOL'R CAR FOR WINTER • Removes - fine scratches, road grime A oxidation - Restores and protects paint - Safe for deer&it finishes Washing, Waxing, Vacuuming Complete interior cleaning A detailing Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Motor cleaning or combination special HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP | ■■■aSK""} 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. rofla touth of Stat* St- PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Meeting cafted to order at 700 p.m. Board members present: Doster, Nichols and Goyings. Absent: Nottingham a-id Gray. Approved the agenda with additions. Comments & Petitions from pubfcc Ray Dunfield comments on absenteeism of board members. Hickory Fire Department. Received'Hteltory Comers Fire report. Pine Lake Fire Dept, placed on file. Approved purchase of pagers, uniforms, and rol out shelf. Approved MLOA for Pine Lake Fire Fighter. Dan Herzog. Potice Dept report placed on file Smafl Town Design Power Point Presentation. Jim Brown did presentation for Vision 10. Approved reappointment of Ken Eddy and Dave Federinko to P/Z Committee. Treasurer's report: None. Clerk's report placed on file. Approved miteage and motel for Supervisor Doster and Trustee Goyings to attend MTA Conference Approved minutes of November 12.2003 as pre­ sented. Approved minutes of Closed Session ot November 12.2003 as presented. Approved the payment of the outstanding bitis in the amount of $9,125.93. Meeting adjourned at 920 pjn. Submitted by rvormajean nicnots. Prairievtoe Township Clerk TMBRRilMADFBTaXirGTQBArmrrINQ TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY JNFORMADQH QrtAJNEIXWlXBtUSEDJH3fLIHALB»: THE NUMBER BELOW f YOU ARE Of ACTIVE MmnawfuuF Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wifi hold a public hearing in the City Hal Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2004, at 7:30 P.M. . The purpose to tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination to rezone the fotiowing properties from B2. General Business District and R2. One Family Residential to Court Street Planned Unit Development District: Lots 501-615 and Lots 554-566 of the Original Ptat of the City of Heatings (VNtege of Hastings) Seo map below. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for public review al the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml. Tbe City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Telephone numbers are 269-945-2468 or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everll G. Manshum City Clerk Al interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below. Praineville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audiotapes of panted materials being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Praineville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mark A. Doster, Supervisor Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVMXE TOWNSHB* Regular Meeting January 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Board members and 15 others present Dept reports & correspondence received. Snowptowing contract approved with Todd RMchto. Lawn mower purchase approved. Wolverine Electric bid accepted. Green Gables $2,000 donation approved. Board of review training expenses approved. Supervisor catted special meeting for 1-8-04. Budget amendments approved. Bills read and approved. Dariene Harper. Cleric Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor ow» Proposed Court Street Planned Unit Development (PUO) 0®57777B Detauft has boon made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Charles Hoyte and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wife, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juno 28, 2002 and recorded August 13, 2002 in Document# 1065523, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1, 2002, Mclgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2002-WMC1, by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Throe and 95/100 Dollars ($90,603.95) including interest at the rate of 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage wNI be torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged promtoes, or some part of them, at public venue at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 100 p.m. on February 12,2004. The premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of section 26. Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence North 20 rods; thence East 16 Rode: thence South 20 rods; thence West 18 rods to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6003241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30days from the date of the sate Theforectoeing mortgagee can rescind tho sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January ti, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2002,Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2002-WMC1, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No . 189 2815 omtk Pub: 1/8-2/5 �Page 14 - Thursday. January 15. .*004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Hop* TownaNp Synopols Regular Boord Mooting January 13,2004 Meeting Adjourned 735 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor > Notice Of Mortgage Foractoaure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may ba rescinded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that event, your tiamagsa, If any, ahati be limit­ ed aotety to tho return of the bM amount ten­ dered at sate, pius intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight B Hewitt, Jr.. and Michelle Hewitt, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated April X. 2001, and recorded on May 9. 2001 in instrument 1059368, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at foe dale hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine And 13/100 Dollars ($67,959.13), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wkt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1X PM. on February 19. 2004. Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 1,2. and 3 except tee East 66 feet of Lot 1. Block 16. Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded piat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned ir accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption pe*tod shaH be X days from the date ot such sate. Dated January 15. 2004 For more information please cal: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte S010527F01 omtom Pub: 1/15-2/5 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTKS) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 36*4100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomai Smith and Melissa A. Smite, hus­ band and wife ol Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 26th day of July, A.D.. 2000, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for tee County of Barry and State of Mchigwi. on the 4th day of August. AD. 2000 in Document No. 1047711 of Bany Records, which said mortgage was there­ after on. In-wit the 24th day of September A.D. 2X1. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a national banking aseo rialton ffic/a/ Bankers Trust Company of Caltomia, NA, as trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan trust 2000LB1, thru mesne assignments a. <f recorded on October 4, 2X1 In the office of Register of Desds m Document No 1067591 tor said County of Barry Records, Said siiignmsnt rscordsd February X, 2002 in Document No. 1075229, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, tot principal and interest, the sum ot $61415.18 (Sixty one thousand. Eight hundred fif­ teen dollars end eighteen cents) Including interest there on st ’0.95% (ten point nine frve) percent per annum And no suit proceedings st law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover foe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to tee statute of tee State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice a hereby given that on the 22nd day of January. A.D., 2004. at IX o'clock sted mortgage wH be torectoeed by a sale at pubfic auction, to tee high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mi Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage, which said prem­ ises are described as follows: AN that certain piece Of parcel of land situated in the Village of Woodland, m tee County of Barry and Stale of Michigan and described as follows to wk: RXERA LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing at a point 41.5 rods East and 18.5 rods South of the Northwest comer post of Section 22. Town 4 North, Rango 7 West. Township of Woooiand. Barry County. Michigan, as a Place ol Beginning; thence South until k intersects wkh the North boundary fine of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company's Right-Of-Way; thence North to the Place of Beginning; thence East 4 rods; 12 feet 4.5 inches; thence South until again inter­ sects the North boundary fine of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right­ Of-Way; thence following the Norte boundary Nne of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way in a Soutiwreaterty direction to the place first intersected; thence North on said first line of Place ol Beginning, except: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1M of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Wage of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, described ss: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 31 seconds East. 684.75 feet along the North line ot said Section 22; thence South 461.25 feet; thence South 1X feet 2 inches of a Place of Begmnmg; thence North 1X feet 2 inches: thence East 78.37 feet; thence South 37 feet 9 inches; thence Southwesterly in a straight hne. 105 feet 4 inches, more ore less, to the Place ot Beginning. Tax iD: X-15-110-147-X The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the dale of such sale Dated: December 18. 2003 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO, LP.A. By: Daniel E. Best, (P58X1) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Wortman, Weinberg & rets Co, L.P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48X1 WWRS03X7532 wwrno (12/18-1/15) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting January 8,2004 at 740 pjn. Board members afi present. 7 members ad hoc committee present. 3 absent. 6 citizens present ar<d 1 guest. Purpose of meeting: Presentation by Doug Jones, representative of Morton Buildings. Presentation made by Mr. Jones. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Dariene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor Nrrtkw Of Mortgage Forectoeure THW HRM18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORNATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta eate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be Nmtted aotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sate, piuo Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by L Rae Price, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Fiagrstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2X1, and recorded on August 6,2X1 in instrument 1064253. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated April 4. 2002 recorded on May 3,2002 in instrument ’079891. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tee sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Nine Hundred FortyTwo And 03/IX Dollars ($94,942.X). including interest al 7.5% per annum Under tee power of sale contained in said mort­ gage find the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given teal said mortgage win be torectoeed by a sate ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tee Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on February 19. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9. Block 10 of Daniel Striker's Addition, according to the recorded pta! thereof in Uber 1 ol Plats, on Pago 11, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wkh MCLA 8X3241 a. In wnten case me reoempeon penoo snas oo ju says from tho date of such sate. Dated: January 15, 2004 For more Information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *005396F02 owru- Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale TH» HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WBL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aaie may be rescinded by the foredoalng mortgagee. In that evanL your damagaa. If any, ahaN be limit­ ed eoiely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sale, plus IntareaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tee conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton, a married man, joined by Kathy Hamilton, his wife, original mortgagors), to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999, and recorded on May 5. 1999 in instrument 1C29119. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by wi assignment dated April 29. 1999 recorded on November 19. 1999 in instrument 1038254, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 44/IX Dollars ($117,775.44). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given teat said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate ot tee mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IX PM. on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section X. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the east 1/4 post of Section X, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South along the East line of said Section X, 509.62 fool to the centerline ot Highway M-43; thence south 77 degrees 25 minutes X seconds West along the centertine of said Highway M-43 and its extension Southwesterly. 1373.81 foot; thence South X degrees X minutes X seconds West. X.47 tee! to the Point in the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road and the place of beginning ; thence North 66 degrees 49 minutes 25 seconds East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road, 138.99 teet; thence South X degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds West. 361.52 teet; thence North 70 degrees 22 min­ utes 19 seconds West, 110.X teet; thence North 03 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East. 205.45 feet to the centerline at said Gumsey Lake Road; thence South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East along the centerline ot said Gumsey Lake Road 99.95 feel; thence North 59 degrees 41 min­ utes 25 seconds East continuing along the center­ line ol said Gumsey Lake Road. X.11 feet; thence North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East con­ tinuing along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road, 7.X teet to the place of beginning. The Northerly 33 00 feet of the above described parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road, being sub­ ject to an easement for pubic highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.324la. in which case foe redemption period shall be X days from the dale of such sale Dated: December 25. 2003 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For CnaSe Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #006614r01 mots Pub: 12/25 - 1/15 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH IS FlRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aaie may be reecknded by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall Umtted eoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Richard A Dean, on unmanned man, original mortgagors), lo EquiCredit. Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2X0. and recorded on May 26. 2000 in instrument 1044813. in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Fifty-One And 80/1X Dollars ($54,051.80). including interest al 11.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on February 19. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land In the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at a point in the center of highway. 24 rods East of the Northwest comer of said Section 12; thence South 110 feet; thence East 75 feet; thence North 110 teet; thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: January 15. 2004 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For EquiCredit 3O4X Teiegrsph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farns. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #010457F01 -un* THB HRM ISA DFBT GQIIECTQR ATTEMPTWQTOGaiFCTADm AKYHFORMAnQN QMAMEILWlJJMUMEa£QRlHALHffi: nrNHMRm mow r you are jmagpve Default has boon made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Motissa Brewer and Lyndon Brower, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominoo tor Old kent Mortgage Company now by various resolution duly known as Fifth Third Mortgage Company mort­ gagee. dated January X, 20X and recorded January 27, 20X in Document Number 1040X1. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred FortySix Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Nine and 10/IX Dokars ($146,689.11) including interest al foe rate of 8.625% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of the State of MicKgan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubke venue at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1X pjn. on Febnwry 19,2004. The premises are located in the Township ol Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 5 and 6 of Schnurr Ptat. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 5 of plate. P»oe87 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241 a. in which case foe redemption period shal be X days from foe date of foe sale. Thetoredoeing mortgagee can rescind the sate in foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with foe borrower. Dated: January 15,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X FHe No. 2X 0564 owsra Pub: 1/15-2^2 Robert A. Tfemain a Aasacletes, P.C. to^a debt coftactor and wo are attempting to coftoct a debt and any Information obtained wM bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TOMMY R. RICHARDS. A SINGLE MAN to REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee, dated November 2,2X1. and recorded on November 14.2X1. as Instrument No. 1069721 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al foe date hereof foe sum of e>even thousand seven hundred twenty nine and 25/1X Dollars ($11.729.25), including interest al 7.1255 per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given foal said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at Ihe Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1X p.m. on January X. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF FREEPORT. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: FILE NUMBER: 08-00*-073 PARCEL I: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 11. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50' 56" WEST 789 39 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 34' 45' WEST 256 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59' 55" EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR JORDAN ROAD. The redemptton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2003 REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 STATE OF BMCHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMU.Y DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2004-23891-DE In the matter of Edith L. Gates, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 4. 2004 at 1130 a.m.. at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49056 tor the following pur­ pose: Take notice on February 4. 2004, at 11X am., in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Mxfoigan. a hearing win be held on the petition requesting that Janet Conklin, of 4485 South M-37 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058. be appointed Personal Representative of foe Estate of EdkhL Gates, deceased who lived at 511 East Shepherd Street. Charlotte. Ml 48813, and who died November 11. 20X. and requesting foal foe heirs al law of said deceased bo determined. Creditors of foe decedent are notified that al claims against foe estate wil bo forever barred unless presented to Janet Conklin, named Personal Representative, or to both Ihe Probate Court at 220 West Court, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058. and foe namedforopoeod Personal Representative within 4 months of the date of publication of thts notice January 12.2004 Siegel. Hudson, Geo & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P53546) X7 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 945-3495 Janet Conklin 4485 South M-37 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9906 (1/15) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to coked a debt Any information obtained wM be used for this purpose. If you are in foe MHtary. ptease contad our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Richard W. Knauss and Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife to Long Beach Mortgage Company. A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1997 and recorded January 5, 1998 in Document No. 1006X1 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Wachovia Bank, N.A. Ika First Union National Bank, as Trustee tor American Residential Eagle Certificate Trust 1998-1, by assignment dated December 18. 2003 received and recorded by December X. 2003. Barry County Records. On which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due al Ihe date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Four Hundred Eleven Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($71,411.77) including Inter­ est 11.49% per annum. Under the power of safe contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ie hereby given that said mortgage wf be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, et thwBarry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at ’ XPM. on Thtirertay February 5.2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middfevike. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol X of foe Middtevlle Downs Adcltion #2, Wage of Midcffevilte. according to tho recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate, Pago 13. Commonly known as 816 Greenwood St, Middfovtite Ml 49333 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wkh 1948CL 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from foe date of such sale. Dated: J2acatnbflL2L2Qa3 Wytwvia Rank NA Ika Flnit Union National Bank as Tmflteo for American Rewdontial Fagte Certificate Trust 1998-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potastivp A Aswriatas f-C. Dwuindrs ftL SM aifl Storting fWki Ml 4831Q (5fWD 795 44X Ext 1X QuffiMNo; gfciazai PX; l/> - 1229 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This oate meybo reodndod by tho foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, M any, ahaN bo Staff­ ed eototy to tho return of the bid amount ten­ ' dared at aaie, piua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A. Hoffman and Brenda S. Hoffman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 4, 1999. and recorded on March 11, 1999 in instru­ ment 1026380, end assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated September 16. 1999 recorded on January 10. 20X in instrument 1039956, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe dale hereof foe sum of One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ten And 40/1X Dollars ($188,410.40), including interest al 7% per annum Under foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X pjn., on January 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32. Noflke South Lake Shore Ptat No. 2. according to foe recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 75. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated December 25. 2003 For more information, please caH: FC D 248 5931309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S006246F01 om™, STATE OF MCHAAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL ORCUTT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 03-602-CH 220 W. STATE ST, HASTINGS, Mi 48068 HOMESIDE LENDING. INC. PLANTIFFS ATTORNEY KATHERINE W. MACKENZIE (P63560) TROTT & TROTT, PX. 3O4X TELEGRAPH ROAD, SUITE 200 BNOHAM FARMS, Ml 40025 ।q ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CUUMANTS. OWN- MANUFACTURED NOME LOCATED AT 14810 JENKN8 ROAD, BELLEVUE, MKHUAN 40021. THE COURT FINDS: 1. service of process upon defendant ANY AND AU UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS. OWNERS. HEIRS, DEVISEES OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS. ET. AL. cannot reaaonabiy be made as provided in MCR 2.1X, and service of process may be made in a manner which Is reasonably cal­ culated to give defendant actual notice of foe pro­ ceedings and an opportunity to be heard. 2. Service of foe summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by foe toiowing mefood(8): b. Tacking or firmly affixing to foe door al 14510 Jenkins Road. Bekevue, Ml 49021. d. Vie pubication pursuant to MCR 2X1 (D) par 2.106(D) Date: 10204 Judge James H. Fisher reuwew •wreumuare ware THtt RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DOT ANY NFORMADON WE OBTAM WEX BE UBK> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASES: This aate may ba that want, your daaafaa, If an^aMBbobtolk •d aotety tofoe return at SfabMareoant tawMORTGA^SALXUtetaukhMbean made In foe condfiions of a mortgage made by Mkfoael Q. Whitmore, original mortgago^a), to Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgages, dated Juno 7,2002, and reoordad on June 13.2002 In instrument 10821X, in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due al foe date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Rve Hundred Six And 14/IX Dofiars ($81,506.14), including interest al 6.875% per annum. Under foe power of sate contairted In said mort­ gage and foe staiute In ouch caoo made and provldod. notice is hereby gteon foat eaid mortgage wl bo torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouoe in Hastings at 1X PM, on February 12. 2004. Said premises are situated in TownaNp of Johnstown, Bany County. Mchigan, and are deocribod as: A parcel of land In foe Northwoal cor­ ner of foe East 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4 of foo Northwest 1/4 of Section '1, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. _ Bany County, Michigan, -deacribad as: Being • rods East and West by X rods North and South. i no reoempeon penoo snaa oe o morana num the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wkh MCLA 6X3241S, in wmen case me reoempoon penoo snan oe w oays from foe date of ouch sate. Dated: January 8, 2004 For more information, pteasecal: FC W 248593.1312 Trad & Trott, P.C. Anonwyv For MorlyoQo nortrnnir RoQMMilon Syslans. Inc. 30400 Wograph Rd Ste 200 Bingtwn F*m. Mchigan 4tt02S-5822 Rte aooeassFoi aw nancg of MOfmMnfHMfHfwiar WU1AH AZKOUL PC. « ATTEMPTMl TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY MFOMMAHOH ONTAMED WU. M IMS) FOR THAT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUHOFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ANEW ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. Wault having bean mada In (ha comMona o( a real aatate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a singte man. whoaa iddre,. Is 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwall. Michigan 490B0. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and ertalng undar the laws ot ths Stsas ot McNgsn. whoso adtesii la 2007 Eaotem. S.E.. Grwid Rapida. Mchigan 48507. dated June 12. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000. In Inatnirnom No. 1045800 ot ma Berry County Ragietar o! Deads, which moilgags has bean ■seignid to Northpointe Bank, whose addreaa la 770 Kanmoor S.E.. Suite 201. Orand Rapids. Mchigsn 48545, by virtue of an Aaaignmanl of Mangags dated June 15. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000 wkh me Barry County nttfster ol Daads in Inatnjment No. 104SB01 and upon wNch rnaro is now ctaknsd to be due tor principal and Interest the sum of Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eight Four Dolan and T-enty Four Conte (27.045.24) and no Mitt or proeaadnga al law hav­ ing bean Instituted lo recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of aate contained In me mortgage, and me statue in such case made and provided, on February 18. 2004, at 1W p.m.. me undersigned wtt aek at the Gael door of me Bany County Bukkng. 220 W. Slate Street Hasttnga. Mchigan that being me place ol holding me Circuit Court tor the County ot Berry el public venue io me Ngheet bidder lor me purpoee ol Mdelylng the amotmte due and unpaid upon aekt Mortgage, togemer wkh the legal teea and charges of me sals. Indudkig attorney's tees slowed by law. me premieee In and mortg^e located in me Township of PraMevBs. Bony County and which are described as kAm: Commencing al me Southwest comer ol me Northwest IM ol me Southeast 1M of Sutton 20. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West PrakievBo Township. Barry County. Michigan; lhanco North eight rode; thence East 20 rode: manoo South 5 rods; thence Waal 20 rods to tie beginning Item*: 06-12-020017-40 which has sn address of 13755 uurettati rSoao. r*laiirwon, ivHcrngar* wmxxj. The redemption period shal be six (6) monfos from foe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 8X3241(a) In which case foe redemption period shal be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 770 Kanmoor SE Suite X1 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated: January 2, 2004 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 181 Ottawa. N.W., Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (2-5) �THM PUMA DEBT COLL ECTOR ATTEMPT- waTPcaLMTAnm AiYmwimii Default has been made In the oondteons of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobtoch and moooeno i*. nnouocn, nusosna ana wne, io Option Ono Morfo^o Corporation, a CaNomia Corporation, mortgagee. doled Juno 5, 2002 and recorded June 12.2002 In Mumont No. 1002039, Bony County Records. There is ctoimod to bo due on ouch mortgage tho oum of Ono Hundred EightyTtoo Thousand Ono Hundred TWenty-TWo and 34/100 Dotiere (8182.12234) inducting Interest at 8* rate of 12.05% par annum. Under too power ot sate contained in tho mort­ gage and toe stalutoe ol too State of Mchigan. notice la hereby given that toe mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a oato of too mortgaged premteoe, or some part of toom. at pubic venue at toe Bony County Courihouoo in Hostings in Barry County. Mchigan at 1DO pjn. on HSrwy i, MM. Tho premteoe are ^located In too Townohip ot Bany Bany County, Mchigan, and are deecribed Lota 8 and 9 of EM BfoGBwy Ptat as recorded In Uber 5 of Plate, Py 18. Berry County Records Tho redemption period shal bo 8 montiw from too date of ouch eate, unteaa toe property la dater­ mmoo aoanoonea m accoraance wnn mvla 18003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from foe date of foe sate. ThotorectoWng mortgagee con roodnd too cate In too event a 3rd party buys too property and there io a slmultanaous roeoiution vrito too borrower. Mod: January 1, MM ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Option One Mortgage Corporation, a wOiMwVMa vorporaeon. no x^ur^gagoo P.O. Boa SMI Troy, M 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 221.1536 Pub: 1/1 -1/29 U8ED FOR THAT MJRFO6C PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OPRCE AT (3M)538-7M0r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MAM, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Etodronic aooigna. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, cyd Juno 5,2003 and record- oum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED NINETY ONE AND 38/100 DOLLARS ($84,991.38). Including interest at 6.00% per annum. Under too power of octo contafrwd to said mort- oe nxeooeo oy a sate or ™ mongagen premwee, County Courtocuoo In Hastings, Mchigan, al 130 o'clock pjn., on February 12.2004. Said prermaaa era rttaated In CfTY OF HASTMGS, Barry County, Mchigan, and are doecribad 10 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCKS. BUTLER ADDITION TO THE CfTY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDBIG TO in accordance wkh 1948CL 800.3241a. In which SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT REGULAR BOARD MEETViG DECEMBER 10,2081 - 7:30 PAL Regular mooting cated to order and Pledge of Atioghnca. Present Lyons, Rogers, Loo. Flint. McKenna. Greontieto, Carr and 4 guests. Approval ol agenda as pre sorted, by voice vole. Mnutoe of toe November 12. 2003 Regular Board Mooting approved with corrections. Approved Zoning and Buldtog Report by voice vote. Motion to not hire a noting agent tor tho Township property at this time by rd vote. Motion to consider any oftor that comes in on the property by rd cal vole. Motion to oompla rules tor Townohip Hal and bring in back next month tor risnwsinn of poaefcly renting out too hal by voice vote. Expenditure! to MTA Educational Conference approved by voice vote. _ Vouchors end peyrd approved tor payment. npprvvoa aam meeting cates ana noaoays oy voice vote. Approval to purchase BSAA Software by voice vote. Approved the recommended pay scale • •' Deputy Ctor* A Deputy Treasurer by rd cal vote. Treasurer's report received by voice vole. Mooting adjourned by 936 p.m. Rsspsctiuly submktod, Robin McKanna. Ctork NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Detauk having boon made in too conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 5, 1994, by Joborta L Converse and Donald W. Converse, as nusoano ano ve^*, as Raongagor, to r.aaufigs Savings A Loan, FA, now known as MainSfrset oswigo oonK, roc, as Mongages, ano wnrcn mongago was recorded in tie otiloo of tho Rogiotor of Deeds tor Bany County, Mchigan on April 11.19M al Uber 601, Pago 736 and a Mortgage executed on October 25,1999, by Joborta L Converse, a oinawoman, as Mortgagor, to MainSireoi Savings x, “do, as Mor^ogoo, wrsen mongage was recorded in the ctitoo of the Rogiotor of Deeds for Bony County, Mchigan on November 1,1991. as Document No. 1037436 (ootioctivoly too mongegew), on vnwen wRongagos more ts ciarmoa am am -«-•---- « K>. M- do an maocwBanous, as oennoa oy mo Mortgagee, duo and unpaid In the amount of Seventy Mno Thousand Eight Hundred Ntooty and 467100 Ddars (379A90.46) ae of too dato of tto notice, inducing prindpof and IntorooL and otitor coots secured by toe Mortgagee, no auk or proceadtog at tow or In oqutiy having boon inotitutod to recover too dobL or any pet of too dsbL secured by tiro Mortgagee, and too powers of eato In too Mortgages having become oporattoo by rooeon of thodetautis. NOTICE S HERBIY GIVEN toot on Thursday, February 5,2004, at IDO o'ctock in too aftomoon, « too Courthouse, 220 Wool State Sty, Hootinga, MtoNgan, toot being toe place of hokting too Circuit Court tor too County of Barry, there wR bo ottered tor octo and acid to tiw highest bidder, at pubic eate, for toe purpose of satisfying too unpaid amount of Mobtodnaea duo on too Mortgages, together wtih legal oooto and tegMnooc of sate, oortein property kyod In Barry County, Mchigan, described in too Mortgagee aa totiows: ' WTB E27. 218. 229, 230*AND7HE BOUTHEAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTKS, UNIT 2, ACCORDWG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN UBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 83, BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. Commonly known aa 880 Ogknaa St, Hastings, l*n»tengto of toe redemption period wB bo six (6) montoe from too dote of too cote, untooc dotornanoo uoenoonoa m accorosnce wnn 600.3241a, In which oaea toe redemption period eheti bo tolrty (30) days from too date of such eato. Doted: January 8,2004 Matootreot Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L Puritoy, Esq. MBor, Csrttetd, Paddock and Stone, PX.C. Mfchjgan Avenue Kalamazoo, M 49007 (1/29) Mod: December 29,2003 Nodes Of Martgage Forecloouro Sate TNB RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATION WE OBTAM MRU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TNENUMMR BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MLJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCMA8ER8: TMe acte may bo RNANCtAL CORPORATION. Farmington HBs. Mchigan 48334 TMSHRMMAnraTCTlt I fTTOR ATTEMPT■MTnCOLitCTAnfT MYMMMTWi mortgage made by Karwwfo L Burton. Married and March 24. 1999 to Document Number 1027006, Bony County Records. Sold mortgage ie now hold by BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS Document Number 1065540, Barry County gage toe oum of Ninety-Two Thoueand Seven Hundred Bghty and 74/100 Deters ($82,780.74) Tho premtoos are locatod in too Ctiy ot Hastings, 24, Town 2 north, Rango 8 WeeL dtotant 1360 toot North ot too South Ino of the North 38 acres of the Souto 1/2 of tiw Northeast 1M of said Section 24; tiwnoo Wool paretial wkh said Souto Ina of too North Macros, a dtotonce of 331 toot; thence North paretic! wtito said East section Ino 150 toot; toonoo East 331 toot to too East section Ino; thence Souto 160 toot to too ptooo of boginning. Subject to an easement over too easterly 33 toot tor Pubtic Htahwav ourooaaa. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from toe dale al ouch sale, untooc tho property is detormlrwd abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1800.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from too dale of too octo. Tho foreclosing mortgages con rescind too solo in tho event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a sknukanoous roeoiution with the borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION. AS TRUSTEE. As Assignee P.O. Boa 5M1 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 467-1000 Rto No. 207.1516 omtno Pub: 1/1-1/29 dosed at acta, pfua IntasoaL MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauti has been made in tiro oondBons al a mortgage made by Robert G PooL and Timmy Loo Root, husband and tete, orig­ inal mortgagor^), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, v^^w^ga^^eo, omeo sjc^DO^nuor riars, ar xj rwcoroed on October 3,1994 in Uber 816 on Pago 52. and modtited by agraamanl dated August 4,1999, and recorded on October 22, 1999 in instrument 1038937, in Berry Countyjymte, Michigan, on vtoich mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof toe sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Six And 02/100 Dollars (644.786.02), Including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power ot sals contained In sold mort­ gage end the statute In ouch case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toot sold mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of too mortgsgod promises, or some port of toom, at pubtic vondue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on Jwxwy 29,2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Naahvflto, Bany County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of too Northwest 1/4 Section 36, Town 3 North, Rango 7 West. VMago of NashvBe. Barry County, Michigan, deecribed as: Commencing 146 tool North of tho intersection of too North Ino of Sherman Street and the East Ino of Mddto Street, running toonoo North 46 teet to Souto Ine of Lot tormoriy owned by John Boti, toonoo East 132 test to atioy, thence South 45 loot toonoo rtest to piece of beginning. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from too dote of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtih MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: December 25.2003 For more information, please cal: FC W 248J83.1312 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB f/k/a First Security Savings Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mchigan 48025-5822 Fte F006734F01 owznw MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM OBTAMED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has been made in the oondNone of a mortgage made by Richard J. Anderson and Marcia A. Anderson, husband and wite, to CltiRnwwial Mortgage Company Mete Aoaociales Homo Equit/ Services. Inc., mortgegoe. dated February 21,2000 and recorded March 1, 2000 in Document Number 1041814, Bony County Records. There is ctefrnod to bo duo on such mortgage tho sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Ono Hundred ThirtyAve and 82HCX) Dolars (1144,135A2) inckxting interest at tho rale of 10.04% per annum. Under Ihe power of sale contained m tho mort­ gage and toe statutes of too State of Mchigan. notice is hsrsby given that too mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic venue al toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, McNgon at 1 DO pjn. on February 19.2004. Tho promtooo are located In tho City of Deton. Barry County, Mchigan. and are deecribed as: Lots 78 and 79 "Roptot of Outtot "A" of Fair Lake P«k* as rocordod in Uber 3, Pago(s) 68 of Plots, Bany County Records. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless too property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a, in which caso toe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of toe aaie. The torectooing mortgagee can reacted too aeto In tho event a 3rd party buys too property and toore to a simultaneous resolution with too borrower. Dated: January 15,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CitiAnanctoi Mortgage Company Mete Associates Homo Equity Services, Inc. , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 6041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)467-1000 Rte No. 201.1895 owwno Pub. 1/16 - 2/12 NoBoo of Mortgafe Farectoouro Me THB RRM MA »»T COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMAT1ON WE OSTAM WKL BE UBS) FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BROW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. too condNone of a mortgage made by Tina M. Smto a married woman and Chad M. Smite, her husband, original mortgagors), to Union Fedsrsi mont i089932, in Barry County Rscorda, Mcttigsn, on which mortgage tiwro to ctoimod to bo duo al tite date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred TWo Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Ave And C 7100 Dotiere (8102J75.00), todudtog toterect al 8J% per annum. _ _____ Ltottor Me power oFriW oomalnod fri said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given Mat oald mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a eate of the mortgaged premtoos, or some part of foam, st pubtic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1D0 pjn., on February 12,2004. Said pramtoee are otiuated in Ctiy of Haetings, Bany County. Mchigan, and are doecribad as: Lot 4 of BkxA 9 of rsstem Addtitonto ths Qty, torrrwrly \tetege, of Heatings, accenting to the recorded ptot foereef. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 mortihs from foe date of such stoe. unless dstomtinsd aban­ doned In accordance wkh MCLA 800.3241a. In which case foe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: January 8,2004 For more Information, pteeso cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indtonapois 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farma, Mchigan 48025-5822 Rteti0954F01 NoBoo Of THMRRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MP0RMATI0N WE 0BTABIW8X BE U8ED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBMI BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo cate awy bo roocinded by the torectooing mortgagee, bl Sat event, your dowregee, V an* ohM be Smbori aotely to Me return of foe Md —aunt tendwod al aate, ptaa tnteraat MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauk haa bean made In tho condktone of a mortgage made by Doreen Andrus, a married woman and Kfrn Laurence Andrus, her husband, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Rogtofration Systome, Inc., I'ortgagee. dated November 16,2001, and record­ ed on November 20. 2001 in instrument 1070517, in Barry county recorua, Mchigan, on which mort­ gage there to ctoimod to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Seven And 92/100 Dollars (683,557.92), todudtog interest at 7.125% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given foot said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged premtoos, or some part of them, at pubic vondue, st too Barry County Courthouse in Heelings al IDO PM, on January 29. 2004. Said premtoos are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 22. Town 4 North. Rango 8 West: thence south 87 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East 1924.48 teet along the North Ins of said Section 22; thence Souto 02 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 60.99 teet to toe South right of way ino of Highwey M-43 and tho point of beginning thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds East 349.88 toot along said South right of we/ ino thence South 02 degress 22 minutes 51 seconds West 375.00 teet thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds Wsst 349.98 test; Munos North 02 depress 22 min­ utes 5 i seconds East 375.00 teet to ths point of beginning. Tho redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December 25.2003 For more information, please cal: FC J 248D93.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S006840F01 owrnu Pub: 12/25 - 1/15 NQIKtOtEQBECLQSUBE TMS RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been mode in tho conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Marlin J. Aapinai and Cindy L Aspinefl. husband and wtio, to Green Troo Servicing LLC(Mdb Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated July 6, 2000, and recorded in too Office of the Rogiotor of Deeds tor tho County of Barry in the State of Michigan on July 12.2000, in Document No. 1048649, ct ooq., on which Mortgage there to claimed to bo duo at too dale of thio Notice, tor principal and interest ths sum of $206,823 44, and no proooodfogs having boon instituted to recover tho debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate oontainod in said Mortgage hoc become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice to hereby given that on February 19.2004 al IDO pjn.. on toe stope of tho Courthouse in foe Ctiy of Hastings, tost bsing tho ptooo tor hokting too Cfrcuk Court tor too County of Bony, More wB bo otiered for cate and eoid to the Ntfteet bidder, M pubic eato, tor toe purpoao ol oMMytog foe amounto due and unpaid upon said MortgMK togetiwr wkh intoreto at 9D0 paroanl par annum, lapal coafe aaomay laaa, and any mat and bauranot tat aaH MortpapM, Oman Tiw Sanddnp IXC (IMa Conaaeo Finance Servicing Corp.), doaa pay on or prior to da daaaof eaid eate; eatd premtoea are deecribed in cold Mortgage as totiows, to-wtt: ParosiA: That part of Ma Northaaat 1/4, Section 17. Tbwn 3 North. Rango 10 West, deecribed es: Commencing at foe North IM comer of Section 17; toonoo North titfOOW Eaet 668.00 teat along tho North Ino of said Northoaet 1M to Point of Beginning toonoo Souto OlWXT East 200.00 teet; toonoo North 01W3T Won 680D0 teat; toonoo Souto WOOTXr West 200.00 test along too North Ine of said soedon to foe PoM of Beginning. Subject to highway right ot way tor Bowen Ml Road. The redempeon period liiea be one (Dye* from <he de* o( etoe untooe die property lo toandonod, hvrttehcoMdw redemption period NmI bo titirty (M) days from foe date of sate or abandonment, N abandonment occurs sAor sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Treo Servicing LLC (Mc/b Conoooo Finance Servicing Corp.) Br DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgages 1241 E. BgNh SfraoL P.O. Boa 6617 Trevsres Cky, Mchigan 49898-6817 (231)941-9880 Dated: January 9,2004 warm (212) TMttRM8*nreTcmi»cTnxiTTnwTHG TP COLLECT A nrar AMYMFmunnN TIMHRMte trWBTCfliiaeWMATTBMPT. POSE. PLfASFGOffTAGTOUROFHGf AT MUIABYD-JTY. mortgage made by Christopher Barker and Judy Barker, hie wite, who executes this instrument tor too solo purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to Ms ten of Mis mortgage, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated February 12.2002 and recorded March 3. 2003 in Document Number 1098724. Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Doutocho Bank National Trost Company, as Caiy Trust 2003HE2. Mortgage Preo-Throufr Thoueand Four Hundred Ninety-Four and 86/100 DMars ($118,484.88) inducting tatereot at toe rate toonoo East 20 rods; toonoo Souto 20 rods; toonoo Road to too ptooo of beginning. ORLANS AS8OC1ATE8 PC „ Attorneys tor Deutschs Bank National Truet Company, as Thatoe tor too registered hoMsre of Sortos 2003HE2. P.O. Boa 6041 Troy, M 48007-6041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 1893188 Pub: 1/15-2/12 DBnRMEAOnTMIKIMAnWIHQ TD COLLECT A DHTT MtYJgMMmN TIFIIMWIflWrYrEIAIW El ACTIVE mortgage made by CaMn K Arnold and Stacey Amo’S, huebend md wtio to AAA Mortgage and Rnandal Corp., mortgagee, dated Auguof27,1996 and recorded September 6, 1986 In Uber 671, Pago 833, Bony County Records. Said mortgage io now hold by Manutacturers A Traders Trust Company, One M A T Plaza. Butialo, NY 14203­ 2399, Troatee tor Securitization Serios 1996-4. Agreement dated 12-01-96 by aaaignment automa­ ted to and recorded by toe Barry County Rogtotor ofDeeds. There is claimed to be duo on ouch mort­ gage foe oum of SevontyOno Thousand Six Hundred Mnaty-Nino and 61/100 Dotiere ($71,899.60) Inducing Interest al foe rate ot 9.7% per annum. Under too power ot sate oontainod In tiw mort­ gage and toe etalutao of too Stata ot McNgan, notice to hereby gtoon toot the mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of tiio mortgaged premtoos, or some port of Mom. at pubic venue at tiw Bany County Courthouse in Hmtings in Btety County. Mchigan at 1D0pjn.cn PMraory 19, M84. Tho pramtoee are locatod in too TowraHp Ol Thomapplo, Barry County, Mchigan. and are described aa: That part of toe Soufoeaet 1M, Section 9, Tbwn 4 Norfo, Rango 10 Wool described as botfnrting at a potat on toe South Ine of Section 9, which to Souto 86 degrees 48 mlnutao 37 seconds Wool 1517.67 Foot from tiw Soutiwaat comer of Section 9; toonoo Souto 88 degrees 48 mtoutoc 37 seconds Wsot 220.0 Foot along aaid Souto Ino; toonoo North 1 degree 04 mtnutac Wool 2003 Foot along tho Wool Irw of foe East 415 test of foe SoufowatelM of said Soutooate 1M; toonoo North 86 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds Eaot 2BD Fest; Metros Norih 1 degree 04 minutas West 4603 Foot; toonoo Norto 86 degrees 48 minutas 37 seconds East 1923 Feat; toonoo Souto 1 Degree 04 mlnutao East 8803 Foot afong toe WMt tirwd foe Eato 196 Feel of toe Soutowaet 1/4 of said Soufoeaet 1/4 to Ms ptooo Ol beginning. Subject to H^aray right of way over tho Soufooriy 33 Feet twroof. i no reoonweon penoo srws oo a nutew worn foe dote ol such seta, untoaetw property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 18003241a. in which case tho redemption period elW bo 30 days from tire doteot tiw aaie. Thotorectaolng mortgagee can rescind tiw sate In tiw event a 3rd party buys Ms property and More io a simul­ taneous roeoiution wifo foe borrower. Dated: January 19,2094 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Manufacturers A Traders Trust Company. Ons MAT Ptaza, Butialo, NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee tor Securitization Series 19964>greonwnl dated 12-01-96, Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, M 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 231.4019 Pub: 1/15 - 2/12 mortgage made by CaMn Anrold and Stacey AmokL to AAA Mortgage andRnenotaiCorp^mort- Monutactararo A Traders Trost Company. One M A T Ptaza. SuSeto. NY 14203-2399, Trustee tor Securitization Sorioe 19984, Agreement dtood 12Ol-98byoMignmon! submktad to and recorded by foe Bany County Rogiotor of Deeds There to ctalnwd to bo due on ouch mortgage too oum of Seventy-One Thoueand Fteo Hundred SovantyRvo and 71/100 Dolars ($71375.71) InckMng Interest at toe rate of 9.7% per annum. Under too power of eato oontainod in too mort­ gage and too etaktei of too Stata of Mchigan. notice to hereby given Mat toe mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a cate of tiw mortgaged premtoos, or aonw pan o( Irin, a pubic uanua a tie Bany Carty Courthouaa In HaaMnga In Bany County. McHaia 1X0 pjn. onFaBnaty It, MB*. Tha premtoos ere locatod In tiw TbwnaNp ot Thomapplo , Bony County, McNgan, and are deecribed as: That part of toe Soutiwato IM, Section 9, Tbwn 4 North, Range 10 Wool deecribed as beginning at a point on too Souto Ine of Section 9, which to Soulh 88 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds West 151737 Foot from tiw Soutiwaat comer of Section 9; ffwnco Souto 89 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds West 2203 Foot along said Souto tine; toonoo North 1 degree 04 minutes Wool 2003 Foot along tiw West tine of too Eart 415 of tiw Soutowort 1M of said Soutiwart 1M; tiwnoo North 88 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds Eart 283 Foot; tiwnoo North 1 degree 04 minutes West 4803 Feat; tiwnoo North 68 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds Eart 1923 Foot; tiwnoo Soutii 1 Degree 04 minutee East 8803 Fool etong too WM tow at toe Eart 196 Foot of too SoutowM IM of said SoutiwM IM to foe pwes or cogxvw^. aucjocx ■> ragnwey nyw m wwy owr *■ Soulwfy 33 Fa* twroof. Tiw radampton parted alwt ba • mondw tom tw dMa ot auch aala. imtaaa tw property la dalarnsnoo aoenourwa m acocroanoo wrm mula <80032418, In which oaaa tiw redemption period shal bo 30 days from too dote of tiw arte. Thetorectaoing mortgagee con rescind too sale In Ma event a 3rd party buys tiw proparty and Moro la a rtmulterwouo reaolution wkh tiw borrowar. Doted: January 8,3884 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Manufacturers A Traders Treat Compmy. One M A T Ptaza. Butieto, NY 14203­ 2399, Troatee tor Securitization Series 19964>greomont dated 12-01-98, As Aaoigrwo P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248(457-1000 Fte No. 231.4019 WWW Pub: 1/8-2/5 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 13, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. �16 - Thursday, January 15.2004 - The Hastings Banner Mailbox vandalism no ‘harmless prank' You've seen it at the movies. For years it was considered a "rite of passage.' teens leaning from their car windows, smashing mailboxes along the way. And unless their own mailbox was destroyed, most people thought it really wasn't any big deal. That isn't true any more. Mailbox vandal­ ism using explosives can destroy mailboxes and people's lives. Unfortunately, mailbox vandalism has increased and it is no laugh­ ing matter. The so-called 'McGuiver Bomb' that explodes after several minutes when chemi­ cals are mixed in a pop bottle is the latest example of mailbox vandalism that can result in serious injury. If you see anything suspicious in your mailbox, call local authorities immediately. students banging the box off its post and then stealing the mail. Arrested a short time later, they denied the act until confronted with the videotaped evidence. Rural and suburban mailboxes are most vulnerable to vandalism, according to postal inspectors, because they are usually isolated and frequently not visible to the owners from their homes. Since mailboxes are con­ sidered federal property, crimes against them are considered a federal offense. Violators can be fined up to $10,000 and imprisoned for up lo ten years for each act of vandalism. If someone is injured, the penal­ ties are even more severe. If you have information on mailbox van­ The good news is that people ate taking Ihe crime — and it is a crime — more seri­ ously. Four members of a high school foot­ ball team were taken into custody after con­ dalism or mail theft in your area, contact local authorities and the Inspection Service. fessing to mailbox vandalism, using either baseball bats or pipe bombs. Fortunately, nobody was hurt by tbe bombs,- described as powerful enough to kill or cause serious have teenagers in your home, let them know the penalties for vandalism, and that the postal service is aggressive about prosecu­ tion. If you see anyone with suspicious injury. In the south, a man in a rural area used technology to solve a festering problem with materials such as chemicals, explosives, misplaced baseball bats, or the like, make an effort to stop tbe vandalism. vandalism that had reached what authorities A so-called 'harmless prank* can ruin lives. Then it will be too lake to get call 'epidemic proportions.' After losing seven mailboxes to mailbox bashers over a TOURTNEWS two-week span, he set up a video camera that captured two 16-year-old high school Parents are asked to make an effort to stop mailbox vandalism before it starts. If you involved. Rickey J. Gouin. 21. of Delton, was sen­ tenced Monday. Jan. 12, by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to 18 months to four years in jail for larceny in a residence by stealing a DVD player, clothing, electronic equipment, jewelry, currency. CDs. computer discs, knives, golf dubs, medical equipment, garden machinery, a personal saf-. and more. Gouin was ordered to pay $6,163 in resti­ tution. He was given credit for 68 days served. Gouin earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a charge of receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property. The sentence is to be served concurrent with his sentence in a second case, in which Gouin was ordered to spend 68 days in jail for possession cf marijuana, second offense. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dropping a forfeiting bond charge. In other recent conn business: FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $9,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24' drum type, 3 point hitch. Greet shape. $1,200. Call (269)948-4190 NEW HOME FOR SALE: 988 S. Payne Lake Rd. Gun Lake area 2+ bedroom ranch style on 1 acre wooded lot. Lots of extras, TK schools, municipal sewer, you select BRAND NEW queen size floor covering, $219,900. Call pillow top mattrosa/box set In plastic with warranty. Dave, (616)293-0889 or Tun, (616)292-0275. Can deliver, $129. (269)689­ 9760 BED: full size pillow top mattress/box set with WITKNew in plastic. $119. 9-9760 • Dustyn T. Convene, 21. of Charlotte, was sentenced to one year in jail and five years probation for second-degree criminal sexual conduct Converse earlier pleaded no contest to the AGREEMENT: NEW IN PLASTIC king DIVORCE size pillow top mattress/box Non contested divorce with set with warranty, $225. Can or without children. Call (616)345*1173. deliver. (269)689-9760 FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs 4c Stratton engine, $1,000. Call (269)948-4190. NEWER COUCH FOR GONSALVES FINISHING: SALE: WAS DESIGNED SPECIALIZING IN PAINT­ FROM A SECTIONAL ING, DRYWALL AND IN­ REMODELING. COUCH. BOTH PIECES TERIOR JOHN DEERE 1240: DISCONNECT. DUAL RE­ LICENSED AND INSUR­ 4500hn. Turf tins, $7,500 CLINER. BOUGHT NEW ED. I’VER 40 YEARS EXPE­ FREE ESTI­ Must sen. cal) (269)948-4190. $1,700. SELLING FOR RIENCE. MATES. QUALITY WORK­ SLUM). CALL (269)948-7921. MANSHIP. OUR GOAL IS YOUR SATISFACTION. RM RENT: RETIREMENT OVER SIZED BURGUNDY CONTACT DOUG OR GEM! In Hastings. Perfect CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BLUE AT (517)852-0117 UN­ for mom and/or dad, 2bd $275. COUCH: FABRIC IS TIL M0PM. bungalow, 2 blocks from BURGUNDY GREEN 4c food reater/town. Kitchen, KHAKI, $500 CALL bath, and laundry remod­ (269)948-7921. eled, huge bmement storage, GENERAL LABOR: now ac­ caring neighborhood. Let by cepting applications for Christian family. (269)945­ Handlers. Entry SNOWMOBILES FOR Lumber 3954 SALE: 1979 Polaris TXL 340, wage is $7.75/hr., which in­ liquid cooled 4c piped. $500; cludes an attendance bonus. NEW HOUSE FOR RENT 1989 Artic Cat 650 Wildcat Job requires High School di­ IN COUNTRY: Maple Val­ liquid cooled, twin cylinder, ploma or equivalent prefer­ ley Schools, 2+ bedrooms. 2 piped, clutched, studded, red and proven ability to bath all appliances includ­ pistons are milled, heads are leam and accept change. Oned. walkout basement $650 ported A polished, $700. Call the-job training, with in­ a month, first i last month creased wages for additional (269)792-9720. security. Call Julie (517)852­ skills attained. Medical bene­ 3952 or (517)420-7286. fits available following 120 days of full time employ­ IN MEMORY OF ment Free life A LTd insur­ AuguTl»Sr^U964. ance, 401(k). Qualified can­ ■99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ didates apply in person to: SAT: 88K. very dean, power Gone from sight but never Buskirk Lumber Company, sunroof, full power, auto from the heart. 319 Oak Street, Freeport. shift, new tires, asking The Thompson family. EOE $9,000. Call (2671208-9223. CHRYSLER LHS, 1994: loaded, excellent condition, highway miles, new trans­ mission. $2,850. (269)998­ 7708 JIMWHELPLETH HELLO GOD! I called tonight to talk a little while... I need a friend who' 11 listen to my anxiety and trial. You see, lam’tquite make it through a day just on my own. 1 need your love to guide me so I’ll never feel alone. I want to ask you please to keep my family safe and sound. Come and fill their lives with confidence for whatever fate they're bound. Give me Faith. Dear God, to face each hour throughout the day, and not to worry over things I can't change in any way. I thank you, God, for being home and listening to my call; for giving me such good advise when I stumble and fall. Your number, God, is the only one that answers every time. I never get a busy signal, never had to pay a dime. So thank You, God, for listening to my troubles and my sorrows. Goodnight God. I love You, too. And 1’11 call again tomorrow. Love, Daisy Lamberton A great friend and companion. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, ga­ rage, nice yard, $300 down, $560 per month. Call Suzi. (269)945-6280. LEGAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY: full time, competi­ tive wages, retirement plan A vacation for well respect­ ed Barry County law firm lo­ cated in Hastings. Computer organizational A people skills required. Send re­ sumes to: Ad fll5 c/o The Reminder, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI. 49058. WE WISH TO THANK family, church family and friends of Lucy Jordan for your prayers, cards, visits and all acts of kindness durins her declining years. Thank you for the expres­ sion of sympathy to us fol­ lowing her death. Thank you to her caring staff at Breton Manor, Kentwood, Pastor John Thorsen for his visits, to Zion Lutheran Church women for the dinner and also the Koops Funeral Chapel. Your Kindness will always be remembered. Inez and Jack Potter; Jean and Gary McCaul; Jeanette and Kenneth Meringa. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. jail. 'No early discharge' was ordered. • Deborah K. Odell. 44, of Hastings, was sentenced lo 30 days in jail and three years probation for operating a vehicle while intox­ icated, third offense, a felony She was given credit for two days served in jail. Odell was ordered to participate in the adult drug court program and attend Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous meet­ ings twice a week. Also, a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew was imposed on her. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ pended pending successful completion of probation. Odell earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of operating a motor vehicle while her driver’s license was suspended or revoked. • Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday. Feb. 4, for Shane L. Basaett, 31. of Hastings. Bassett violated her probation by causing herself to be terminated Jan. 2 from her approved counseling program. She pleaded no contest to the charge. Bassett was on probation for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than mur­ der In a second case, sentencing that was to be delayed until September 2004 is now set for Feb. 4 because of the probation ‘.iolation. Bassett will be sentenced oo a conviction of attempted arson of a house, home invasion, assault with a dangerous weapon and for being a habitual offender, second notice. KM SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $6,000. Call (269)948­ 4190. charge in exchange for dropping a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was given credit for 98 days served in • Anne M. Daumier. 43, of Nashville, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three yean probation for possession of cocaine, leas than 25 grams. Daumier was granted 7411 status, whereby her record will be expunged upon completion of serving the sentence. The balance of the jail sentence is to be suspended pending successful completion of probation. • Sentencing was adjourned until Feb. 4 for Jeremy E Smith, 22, of Caledonia, who pleaded guilty to selling/manufacturing mari­ juana, a maximum four-year felony. He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a second charge of selling/tnanufacturing marijuana. • Sentencing ix at for Feb. 4 for Candaace A. Finnerty, 30. of Hartings, who violated her probation by failing to make her reports on Sept 13. She was on probation for selling marijuana. • Michael R Clark. 49. of Hartings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three yean probation for operating a vehicle while under Ac influence of liquor, third offense. A 10 pjn. to 5 a.m. curfew was ordered. Clark also was ordered to participate in the drag court program. PuLTCEBE'AT Corrections officer’s exam Is Feb, 13 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County corrections officer Roaa Lee Meehan, 38. of Woodland, is scheduled for a preliminary examination Feb. 13 on a charge of aecooddegree criminal sexual conduct, alleging sexual contact with an inmate in November. Meehan hu been placed on unpaid administrative leave front his duties at tbe Barry County jail. During the course of an initial investigation, Del Jay Otejniczak, of Bany County Sheriff's Office, discovered irregularity in adherence to jail practices, said Shane McNeill, prosecuting attorney. "Subsequent interviews revealed mote irregularities, but no proof of criminal activity at the time." McNeill said. "Asa result of the possibility of an iffrsnare of conflict of inter­ est. Sheriff Stephen DeBoer authorized Otejniczak to refer the material gathered in the investigation to an outside law enforcement agency for continued investigation." The independent investigation hu involved numerous sritneu interviews and corrobo­ rative evidence gathering, resulting in the charge of criminal sexual conduct, McNeill said. "Other allegations against Meehan remain under investigation airing both front his position u a corrections officer and outside of his employment," the prosecutor aid. "I've been informed other alleged victims may be hesitant to formally come forward or cooper­ ate due lo the status of the defendant u a law atforoenm officer for few of possihie retal­ iation. This office will respect tbe privacy of anyone having tnformation. including keep­ ing tbe information private if absolutely necessary." Anyone with information on the dunged offense or other relevant inform riou is urged to notify Olejniczak at (269) 948-4803 or Silesrt Observer M (800) 310-9031. , fo/fif tWlW I^Jl,. £ >’,// '•d? Woman may have endangered child HASTINGS — Charges of child endangerment are pending against a 32-yew-old woman after she admitted to police she wm under the influence of alcohol with her 3-year- old daughter u a passenger when she crashed her car Jan. 2 w Barfield Drive and Hanover Bruce Allan Wyatt, Jr. DRUG CHARGES, continued from page 1------------------Police reports made references to heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and alcohol use by Wyatt in the week prior to the explo­ sion. Witnesses' statements at the scene caused investigators initially lo believe a meth lab may have been involved in blast, but state police fire accident reconstnictionists found no such evidence at th: acene. The investigation concluded. “The most likely cause is that Bruce Wyatt, Jr. inadver­ tently turned on the gas valve which was for tl<e gas fireplace and let gas flow through an open line. Gas built up and was triggered by an unknown ignition source in the basement" Wyatt has posted a $1,500 cash/surety bond and is scheduled for a pre-examination hearing in Bany County District Court at 8:30 a m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. TK bus driver saves house by Patrida Johns Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg School District bus driver Karen Barnes was on her way to start her route Monday morning, and as she pilot­ ed her bus through the chilly darkness on Adams Road going east, she saw a flow next to one of the homes. She saw a small fire that seemed too dose to the house. She radioed in to the bus garage. Staff there called Thomapple Township Emergency Services. When the engine arrived on the scene just a tew moments after the call, they found a dog house fully engaged with flames lickmg al the home next door. TIES Chief Mark Marentette called Superintendent Kevin Konarska to thank Barnes for her quick thinking, which saved a family's home and prevented a greater tragedy. Marentette says that the fire started from a light bulb left on in the dog house. Barnes has been a bus driver for 18 years, the last three with the local dis­ trict She doesn't seem to mind the good natured teasing from her co-workers, who are now asking for the hero's autograph. Street. Hastings police were dispatched to her residence the next day, Jan. 3. to check on her well being when they learned about the circumstances in the incident Officers then observed substantial damage to her 2001 Oldsmobile van from the acci­ dent No one wu injured is the crash. Warrant, search net two arrests HASTINGS — Hastings police assisted the probation office Monday, Jan 12. in tbe arrest of Lorena Wright. 37, of Hastings, for violating her probation. While police were in the home located in the 300 block of East Bond Street, they con­ ducted a search of the home that wu authorized according to probation orders concerning David Patch. 43. Patch also wu taken into custody for violating his probation because police found a small bag of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the home. Both were taken to Barry County Jail. Two Injured in snowmobile accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — TWo snowmobile riders from Hudsonville suffered injuries when their 1997 Skidoo hit a bump on a trail that ran parallel to Cherry Valley Road near Green Lake Road Saturday. Jan. 10. The passenger, Joleen R. Klomp. 23. fell from tbe snowmobile dragging the driver. Roa A. Scholtna, 29. with her, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Both were taken to Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids by Thomapple Township Emergency Service, deputies said. Klomp is listed in serious condition. Scholtna wu treated and released, bospiul offi­ cials said. Alcohol wu determined not to be a factoi. Man hospitalized In snowmobile crash THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Wyoming man is listed in fair condition at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids from an accident caused when his snowmobile hit a mogul near Cherry Valley Rond and Green Lake Road Friday, Jan. 9. David J. Baker lost control of the vehicle and went airbome landing on the rear section of the snowmobile, which overturned, said Bany County Sheriff's deputies. He suffered incapacitating injuries and wu taken by Thomapple Township Emergency Service to the hospital, deputies said. The 1999 Arctic Cat wu not driveable and had to be towed, they said. Alcohol wu not a factor. Four teens arrested In thefts, break-ins The Lake Odessa Police Department announced last week the arrests last week of four teen-agers from Lake Odessa and Woodland in connection with multiple larcenies from motor vehicles and home invasions. Michael Edward Grundy, 18, from Woodland, was charged in Ionia County with five counts of larceny from motor vehicles, including larceny of a boat and bicycles. Grundy also is being held in the Barry County Jail on an 18-count felony arrant on various charges, including home invasion and vehicle larceny. The other three suspects are 15- and 16-year-old juveniles from Lake Odessa. They have been charged with the same crimes as Grundy. The Barry County charges will be transferred to Ionia County for appropriate disposition in Ionia County Probate Court State police in Hastings and Lake Odessa police concluded more than a month-long investigation following a rash of vehicle larcenies where suspects entered mostly vehicles and in at least one instance entered a resident garage and took miscellaneous items over the past six months in Barry and Ionia counties. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 15. 2004 - Page 17 Barbara K. Brandenburg HASTINGS - Gary Hartman, age 69. of Hastings. died Tuesday. Jan 13. 2004 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | Beverly Blanche Blair | DELTON ■ Beloved daughter, mother and wife, Beverly Blanche Blair, age 66, of Delton, pasaed up to Glory on Jan. 11.2004. Beverly was born in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Merle and Bessie (Henry) WWV------- weaver. She was a member of the Prairieville Bible Church and was much loved as the pastor's wile and as a sister in Christ Beveriy loved fishing, puzzles and having coffee every morning with her girls al Rita's home. On June 17, 1960 she married Bernard Blair, who survives. Other members of her family include her mother, Bessie Weaver of Hastinp; a son. Dan (Laurie) Blair of Hastinp; daughters, Nena (Carl)Phee of Wyoming, Terri (Doug) Leet of Hickory Cotners. Rita (Mike) Cheney of Delton. Debbie (Gary) Ramsey of Delton; 21 grand­ children and 13 great grandchildren; a broth­ er. Robert (Carol) Weaver of Mendon and several nieces and nephews. Beveriy was preceded in death by sons. William Bernard Blair. Gary Lynn Blair, son­ in-law, John Leedle; grandchildren, Gary and Amanda Ramsey and Olivea Curtis; and her *--a.— t«j- vir.— inner, menc weaver. Funeral and committal services were con­ ducted Wednesday. Jan. 14. 2004. Her bus­ band. Pastor Bernard Blair and Pastor Roger Claypool, officiating. Private interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church. Barry Community Hospice, or the American Cancer Society win be appreci­ ated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. _____ Myrtle Eileen Birman_____ BATTLE CREEK - Myrtle Eileen Biiman passed away Monday, Jan. 12.2004, in Battle Creek. Mrs. Birman was born Aug. 22. 1917 in Johnstown Township, tbe daughter of Chalmer and Cleo (VanSyckle) Norris. In 1934 she married Paul W. Birman and he preceded her in death in 1968. She was a cook at the Clear Lake Camp and at Level Park School. She enjoyed bass fishing with her sons oo Clear Lake, mushrooming and picking berries. Mrs. Birman was excellent at playing the Hammond organ and working her sewing ---- a • . m*cmne. She and her husband were one of the orig­ inal members of the “river rats*' a group who enjoyed river rafting. When she was younger she loved to roller skate. She is survived by sons, Paul Birman of Battle Creek. Nelson Clair (Sharon) Birman of Battle Creek, and Robert Birman of Hastings; 10 grandchildren: 20 great grand­ children; and four great great grandchildren; a brother. Willard Norris of Kalemazoo; step sister Viola Steffes of Grand Rapids; and a sister-in-law Hah Norris of Cedar Creek; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; a son. Wilfred Birman; and brothers, Lyle and Lyndon Norris. A gathering and time of sharing memories of Myrtle was Thursday. Jan. 15. 2004. from 10-11 a.m at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Burial of cremains in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Huntington Disease Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Mary E. Payne Randolph L. Merriman LAKE ODESSA Barbara K. Brandenburg, age 62. of Lake Odessa, for­ merly of Lansing, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 8. 2004 following a long battle with cancer. Barb was born in Lansing on Feb. 11,1941 to Ralph and Carolyn (Bauer) Kaiser. She graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1959. Her family will miss her unconditional LATHRUP VILLAGE - Marine B. love, gentleness and kindness. Allerding. age 79, of Lathrop Village, and Barb is survived by her daughters, Linda formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday. Jan. 7,2004 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. (Skip) Lunsted of Lansing and Trade (Tony Calloway) Korican) of Grand Rapids; grand­ She was born May 4, 1924 in Detroit, the children. Man. Alina. Kelsee, and Nathaniel; daughter of Walter A. and Ruth I. (Rossman) mother, Carolyn Kaiser, brother. Jerry Goehring. (Bonnie) Kaiser; and many other loving Marise graduated from Mackenzie High friends and relatives. School in 1942 and was a graduate of She was preceded in death by her father. Wayne State University and received her Ralph Kaiser. masters in elementary education in 1959. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. She married Howard O. Allerding Jan. 12, Jan. 13. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. 1950 and he died March 27.1999. In lieu ot flowers, the family has suggested She worked for the Detroit Board of that memorial contributions may be made to Education and retired in 1982. the American Cancer Society or the Memberships included Pi Lambda Theta. American Lung Association 50 yean International Honors Society and Arrangements were made by Koops Professional Association of Education. She Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. was involved in awarding of scholarships through her association. Surviving are two sons, Gary Allerding of Superior, Wise., Paul (Lynda) Allerding of Redford; daughter. Rita Allerding of CRYSTAL - Dolores E. (Huffman) Hough, Lathrop Village; granddaughter. Sarah age 73, of Crystal, paased away Tuesday, Jan. Lynn; grandson, Matthew; brother. Kenneth 6.2004 at the Carson City Hospital. (Margy) Goehring of Colorado Springs. Dolores was bom Aug. 29,1930 in Lowell, Memorials can be made to Detroit Area the daughter of Solon and Dorothy (Dawson) Chapter Pi Lambda Theta Educational Ward. She was a member of the Crystal Lake Scholarship, CO, Evelyn Kozar. P.O. Box Community Church and the Moose Lodge. 5361. Dearborn. MI 481284)361. She loved her grandchildren and painting fig­ Graveside services were held Monday, HASTINGS - Mary E. Payne. Hastings, died on Wednesday. Jan. 7, 2004 at Carveth Village of Middleville. Mrs. Payne was bom on March 8. 1909 in Hastings. the daughter of John and Emily (Gray) Roush. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School. She received her B.A. degree in education from Western Michigan University in 1932. She was married to Ivan J. Payne in 1939 in Hastings. Mrs. Payne taught school in Thompsonville. Athens. Delton and Hastings, retiring in 1947. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Eastern Star 87 of Hastings, Thomapple Garden Club and the United Methodist Women's Group. Mrs. Payne is survived by her sister. Miss Lois T. Roush of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Ivan in 1975; sister. Dorothy Kuhlmann; and brothers. Kenneth and Sperry Roush. No funeral home visitation. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 17,2004 SCOTTVILLE - Randolph L. Merriman, age 43, of 418 W. Millerton Rd.. Scottville, passed away unexpectedly early Monday miming at his residence. He was bom Jan. 22. I960 in Grand Rapids, and graduated from Caledonia High School. He had been employed by Straits Steel & Wire Co. as a foreman for the pul 17 years. He is survived by two sons. Christopher (and Jessica) Merriman of Branch and Mackenzie Merriman of Florida; one daugh­ ter. Rebecca Merriman of Florida; two grand­ daughters. Katie and Ashley; his parents. David and Dorothy Merriman of Alto: four brothers. Jeffrey (and Mary) Merriman of Lake Odessa. Edward (and Janet) Merriman of Ludington. Timothy (and Judy) Merriman, of Caledonia and Daniel (and Jackie) Merriman of Alto; nieces, nephews, and lots of friends. Memorial services were held on Friday. Dec. 19. 2003 at tbe Scottville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating, assisted by Rev. Norm Kohns of tbe Caledonia United Methodist Church. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Burial will be |_____ Ernest R. Heaven, Jr._____ at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial reception al church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fust United Medrodist Church or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home. urines. She is survived by two sons, Allen (Beveriy) Huffman of Lake Odessa. Dan (Amy) Hough of Hoh; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters. Helen McCanber of Mackinaw and Mary (Monnie) Dunn of Hoh. Dolores was preceded in death by her par­ ents; fust husband. Richard Huffman; second husband, Gerald Hough; one son. Thomas Huffman and one great grandson, Robert Hoag. Memorial services will be held Saturday. Jan. 17,2004 at the Crystal Lake Community Church with Pastor Dave Kingsbury officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation. |Ricky Preeton Mathie| CLARKSVILLE - Ernest R. Heaven. Jr., age 59. of Clarksville, passed away suddenly oo Thursday morning. Jan. 8,2004. Ernie wu bom in Clarksville on Aug 12. 1944 to Ernest R. Heaven Sr. and Mary (Grant) Heaven. For tbe past 15 yean. Ernie had been a ded­ icated and loyal employee of Blough Hardwood in Clarksville. Ernie is survived by his sons, Quentin Heaven and Jared Heaven, both of Kentucky; sisters, Dorene Heaven and Carrie Fagerman. and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He wu preceded in death by bis parents: and brothers, Terry Heaven and Herbert Heaven. In keeping with Ernie's wishes, cremation hu taken place and there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service will be held at 3 p m. on Thursday, Jan. IS. 2004 at tbe Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. A service of committal will be held al the Clarksville Cemetery in the spring. Tbe family hu suggested that memorial contributions may be made to tbe charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Jan. 12.2004 at Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Phyllia J. Garlinger HASTINGS - Phyllis J. Garlinger. age 84, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. Jan. 8, 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings sur­ rounded by her family. Mrs. Garlinger was born March 25.1919 in Freeport, the daughter of Burt and Jenni (Coleman) Long. She was raised in the Freeport/Hasrings area and attended rca schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1936. In July of 1938. in Byron. Ohio, she mar­ can go on forever AgifttotheBany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Arrangements were handled by Lux and Schepp Funeral Home, Crystal. ried Phillip Garlinger. The couple spent their lives together raising their family in the Nashville area. She was a devoted homemaker who loved her family dearly. Together with her busband, she enjoyed traveling, fishing and playing cribbage. She loved spending time with he. grand­ children whom she cherished. The couple enjoyed wintering in Florida until Phillips passing in 1989. She is survived by children. Janet (Kenneth) Hansen. Carole Garlinger. Nancy (Hugh) Moore. Jenella (Dean) Smith, Jerald (Charlotte) Garlinger, nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved DELTON - Orrin D. Ward, Delton, passed away Jan. 11.2004. ' “OO," as he was known by, was boot Oct 16.1924 in Charlotte, the son of Daniel aid Helen (Deal) Ward. Orrin was a veteran of World War II. serv­ ing his country in the U.S. Navy. In 1980 be retired from Clark Equipment Company, with 35 years of dedicated service. Orrin attended Culver Road Church of God (Seventh Day). A former member of the VFW, he enjoyed fishing on Jones Lake, and visiting with friends at the Commission on Aging lunches and al the Delton Felpausch. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. Onia is survived by a son, Michael Ward 12,2004 at the Nashville United Methodist of Fort Mill, NC; a brother. Glean (Marjorie) Church. Pastor Dianne Bowden officiating. Waid of Battle Creek; sisters, Nellie (Robert) Memorial contributions may be to Ihe Dilliner and Jane (Fred) Care, both of Battle Nashville United Methodist Church or the Creek; two grandchildren; his caregivers and Maple Valley Community Food Pantry. friends. Wilbur and Mary Sager of Delton; Arrangements were made by the Daniels and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Home. Nashville, MI. A memorial service will be conducted Friday. Jan. 16, 2004. 11 am. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Elder Roy Kent, officiating. Private inurnment |Joan B. Allerding| Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. HASTINGS - Joan B. Allerding, age 69. Arrangements were made by Williamsformerly of Hastings, died Thursday, Jan. 8. Gores Funeral Home, Delton. 2004 at Sparrow Hospice Home in Lansing. busband of 51 yean Phillip; a son. Jack; sis­ ter. Arlene Long; and brother. Hubert Long. Joan was born Feb. 13 1934 in Bany County, tbe daughter of William H. and Thea C. (Gillions) Hart. She graduated from I Robert Corey Ford| Hastings High School in 1952. Joan married Jack M. Allerding in 1952 and was married for 29 years. She was employed at William Hart Livestock Auction as a clerk. Executive Give a memorial that | Secretary for Hastings City Bank. Allerding Construction for many years, and was a Sales Representative in Naples. Florida where she had resided since 1981. Joan enjoyed oil painting, horseback rid­ ing. playing bridge, decorating, and spent time traveling throughout the world. She was also a member of St. Rose of Lima Church when living in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Patricia Ferguson. Surviving are two daughters, Tracy (Ken) Price of East Lansing and Teresa (Graham) Murdoch of Folsom. California; five grand­ children. Kalyn. Kara. MacKenzie. Seth, and Cassidy; a sister. Jeanne Schowalter of Richland. (John) Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Tbe family will meet with friends Thursday. Jan. 15. 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. at LYLES, TENNESSEE - Robert Corey Ford, age 22. died Saturday. Jan. 3, 2003 in Hickman county. Mr. Ford was bora in Williamson County and made his home in Hickman County. He was a self employed carpenter. Survivors include: father, Ronnie Ford of Delton; mcuier Phyllis White Ford of Lyles. Tennessee- daughter. Angelique Comer of Grand Rapids; brothers, Jarett Ford of Delton, Michael Ford of Delton, Jessie Ford of Rapid City, South Dakota; sister. Stephimie Ford of Rapid City. South Dakota; maternal grandparents. Sarah and Gilbert Newell of College Grove, Tennessee. John and Betty White of Franklin, Tennessee; paternal grandparents. Gilbert and Dorothy Ford of Brentwood, Tennessee. Funeral services were conducted Thursday. Jan. 8.2004 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Roy Moore and Jane White Homburger officiating. Burial fol­ lowed in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Austin McCabe. Jamie Bruce, Ricky Farmer. Josh Rutledge David White. John Irvin. Jason Jackson. Jarett Ford and Joseph Kovacevich. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Arnold and David the Ginbach Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held al St Arnold. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Friday. Jan. Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. 3009 16,2004 al 11 a.m. with Deacon. Gene Haas Columbia Avenue. Franklin. TN was in officiating. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home. Hastings. charge of arrangements. HASTINGS - Ricky Preston Mathis, age 40. of Hastings. died Wednesday. Jan. 7. 2004 after being struck by an automobile on 1-94 in Pittsfield Township. He was born Sept. 13.1963 in Fort Eustis, Virginia, the son of Preston and Linda (Drew) Mathis. Rick was raised in the Taylor area where he graduated from Kennedy High School in 1982. They moved to Hastings in 1998. He was employed at Crou Concrete until 2002. He wu currently the Lansing area manager for Pumco Concrete Pumping in Hastings. He married Mary M. Wright Nov. 10. 1990. . Ricky wu a marshal arts instructor at the Hastings Moose, be enjoyed hunting. Old Cara, shooting pool, and especially doing things with his children and family. Memberships included the Hastings Moore I rtdgr. ■ ;, j -■ ; S'rrvi .'ing is wife, Mary Mathis of Hastings; one son, Ricky Math's and one daughter. Christa Mathis at home; ..treats. Preston and Linda Mathis of Virginia; tiro sisters. Sherry (Lyle) Mullen of Battle Creek. Barbara (Mark) Goodwin of Flat Rock; grandmother, Annabell Drew of Kentucky; several nieces, nephews and cousins. . He wu preceded in death by three grand­ parents and three uncles. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 13, 2004 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Glenn Branhan officiating. Burial wu at Hastings Township Cemetery. A memorial fund hu been established for Ricky's children. Envelopes will be provided st funeral home. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home, Hastings. | ^Scha^^^eM^^^Meha^—\ NASHVILLE - Mr. Richard Quenton Whitehair, age 85. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. Jan. 13. 2004 at the Veterans Medical Center in Battle Creek. Mr. Whitehair wu born oo April 30, 1918 in Monogah. West Virginia, the son of Winfield and Henrietta Whitehair. He wu married to Grace (Staup) Heney. on Aug. 30. '.536 in Watson. West Virginia. They had been married for 43 yean. He wu preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Grace; seven brothers; and two sis­ ters. Opal and Mary. He is survived by his sister. Etta Bush of Follansbee, West Virginia; his stepchildren. Mary Montgomery of Nashville. Thomas Heney of Lewiston, Mr. James (Sue) Heney of Hastings; nine grandchildren; 20 great­ grandchildren; his sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Whitehair served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1939 to 1945. He wu a rifle marksman. He served in the Pacific area from Feb. 1943 to Aug. 1944. He wu in Iceland July 1941 to March 1942. He participated in action against the Japanese at Bougainville, British Solomon Islands, from Nov. 17 to Dec. 15. 1943. He also received the Good Conduct Medal. He wu a lifetime member of Nashville VFW Post 8260. He enjoyed bowling, fish­ ing, hunting, bird watching, playing cards and Yahtzee. working crossword puzzles, and playing pool. He retired in 1983, after 20 years, from Standard Stamping in Nashville. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p m. on Thursday. Jan. 15. Services will be held Friday. Jan. 16. 2004 at II a.m. al Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Lester DeGroot will officiate. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. His loving care and thoughts will be missed by all his family. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. HASTINGS - Robert L. (Bob) Lambert, age 87, of Hastings died Thursday. Jan. 8, 2004 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Boro Jan. 26. 1917 in Lansing, to Claude B. and Gertrude I. (Stanley) Lambert. He attended school in the Grand Rapids area. Bob married Florence “Mickey" Egeler May 29.1936. He worked at Capitol Lumber in Grand Rapids until enlisting in the United Stares Navy Dec. 1.1942. He graduated from Navy training school with highest honors on April 16,1943, then wu transferred to Norfolk. Va. Where he boarded the USS Pillsbury, a destroyer Escort in the Atlantic. Bob wu in the boarding party of the capture of the German Sub U 505, June 4, 1944, the first sub captured since 1815, the U505 is in tbe museum of arts in Chicago. The sub U858 wu captured by the Pillsbury near the end of the war. Bob wu in the boarding party. He wu promoted to Chief Motor Mechanic in November 1943. On July 25. 1944 be received the Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Star. He wu in the American Theatre and European Theatre and received two stars. He wu honorably discharged Oct 22,1945. Bob returned hi Grand Rapids and stayed there until 1947 where he became a partner and built East Side Lumber Company in Hastings. In 1962 he became owner of Hastings Bowl until be retired in 1982. when his son Dean took over the family bus'ness. He wu an avid bowler, and enjoyed golf­ ing. fishing hunting and in later years wood­ working. He wu a life member of the Hastings Masons, member of Hastings Moore Lodge and Hastings Elks Lodge. Bob and Mickey lived in Florida for 15 years, returning to Michigan in August 2000. He wu preceded in death by his parents and nephew. Michael Burrill. Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Mickey of Hastings; son. Dean (Sonya) Lambert of Hastings; daughter, Susan Jackson of Hastings; five grandchildren. Jennifer Figueroa of Lu Vegas. NV. Matt (Heidi) Jackson. Nichole. Kristy, and Lindsey Lambert, all of Hastings; five great-grand­ children. Josh. Jessica. Clarissa. Keeli and Alyssa; sister. Vivian Burrill of Valencia. Ca.; two brothers. Claude (Sandy) Lambert of Rockford. Roger (Sheri) of Lake Havuu City. Az.; special nephew. Jerry Burrill of Ca.; many cousins, nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law, Charlotte Graesser of Glenn Arbor. Virginia Egeler of Royal Oak. and Pauline Dauenhauer of Lemont. Ill Funeral services were held Monday. Jan. 12. 2004 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Tim Oyer officiating. Burial wu at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion Hastings Post. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �Page 18 - Thursday. January 5. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Wo Child Left Behind' just another unfunded mandate? by Marek Westover Stuff Writer Local school officials say the “No Child Left Behind" program may be a good example of the tremendous gap between a conceptually good idea and actually making it happen. “No Child Left Behind" was supposed to enable schools across the country to see more flexibility, to provide parents with more options, lo find ways to leam what works best in teaching students and how to close the achievement gap. The overall goal for the pro­ gram when it was signed into law January 2002 was to ensure proficiency in reading, math, science and social studies. Hastings Schools Director of Educational Services Mary Vliek said NCLB was designed to meet the needs of the students and ensure that school districts align their curriculum accordingly. For Vliek the “theoretical” idea of the pro­ gram ensuring quality education is good, but the program is flooded with many require­ ments and fewer financial resources available to help schools meet the law’s demands. Right now. it’s being criticzed as little better than another unfunded mandate. NCLB was the re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that school systems previously had followed. Slates design their own standards and tests, since there are no national standards. The current required tool to assess Michigan schools is the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) for fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth grades and the high school assessment. Vliek said a new challenge brought by the program is the requirement of future testing tur grades third through eighth in math and read­ ing beginning in the 2005-2006 year. However, schools across the slate and across the nation are struggling with budget crises, so it’s a challenge to try to provide quality educa­ tion that can meet the proposed standards of NCLB. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer said schools already knew the importance of early childhood education and strive to have all children performing at a solid level. The NCLB program wants to solve the problems “overnight" and instead need a real long-term goal, he said. Archer said it took 140 years to achieve uni­ versal assess to education, so to expect univer­ ^hot I button sal proficiency in 14 years isn’t realistic. The many variables involved in the program take more time than the law and government are willing to give, he said. The Delton Kellogg School District has done some further curriculum planning to try lo make further improvements. Archer said. These improvements don't happen overnight and it takes time to see results, he said. Through the MEAP assessment 'program the Hastings Schools have seen all buildings over­ all make the adequate yearly progress. Vliek said the school’s focus is to make sure all stu­ dents achieve. With taxpayers spending $321 billion of federal funds on public education since 1965. the NCLB program states it is trying to “take back ownership of the public's schools." But the program currently is under funded by $6 billion to $8 billion, with no promises ahead to fund its budget shortfall. The administrative aspects have schools tangled in paperwork trying to ensure that they meet all the requirements. Both Archer and Vliek said it costs the schools money, time and energy to fulfill administrative aspects of the program. All of the administrative work that goes toward meeting the requirements of the NCLB all comes down lo the MEAP. Archer said that he is concerned about lhe testing aspect and what it was being used for. He said that testing a child should be used “to measure that child against that child" and not as a means of comparison to other children in other states. With every state creating their own test, there is no way to truly compare the results. Archer said. This means it’s useless to com­ pare Michigan schools, which use a higher level lest, against stales that follow a basic skills lest. Using the tests as a way to determine “win­ ner” schools and punish other schools is not what should be used, he said. Archer said there is a need for a common test, so if schools are compared it is at least based on a similar starting point, comparing apples to apples. When comparing schools through test scores lhe social climate each individual child experiences isn’t taken into account as well. 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MOON ROOF. LOCAL TRADE . $171 MONTH many variables involved, even though the NCLB follows this, he said. “Every school is a microcosm of its com­ munity." Archer said. The social environment that a school sets in is just as important as the curriculum Archer simply said, “solve poverty, and we can solve education." Parent and community involvement in edu­ cation is part of what NCLB outlined as a way to help students improve their skills. In Hastings and all school districts, the par­ ent working with the school is what creates the school system. Vliek said. Schools try to keep the education connection between home and class time, with the burden not falling only on the school. Annual stale and school district report cards were designed to provide "stronger accounta­ bility” for the nation’s students to parents and communities through the program. Through the reports parents can view the MEAP scores and how they fare against other schools in the state. Archer said this again rais­ es the issue that comparing tests scores between schools with different backgrounds may not be fair. Report cards give the schools grades start­ ing with an “A” and down, to include informa­ tion about student performance or status. Other items required arc student achieve­ ment change, indicators of school performance a preliminary grade to show if students met a satisfactory level and a comparison of student at different levels of academic achievement, graduation rates, professional qualifications of teachers, if the school has been identified as “in need of improvement” and percentage of students not tested. Parental involvement and needs addressed at home are supported in the NCLB program. If a school is identified as “needing improvement." it is required by the law the local education agency notify the parents. This is designed to encourage parent involvement in school improvement. Ensuring teacher qualification is another aspect of the NCLB program that has cause some strain to school districts. “The intent is the best instruction that is available." Vliek said. The program calls for school districts to make sure that their teachers are current and certified in the area they are teaching. There has been a certification program for teachers in the state of Michigan, but it is now different under the NCLB program. Smaller schools that have few teachers are feeling the crunch of the new teacher “qualifications.” Teachers, unier the NCLB program, must have major in the background in which they teach, with some current teachers taking tests to provide the needed certification. Archer said “some people are bom teach­ ers.” regardless of other factors. To be considered a “highly qualified” teacher in Michigan, all teachers must pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification for basic skills and subject area exam. 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"It is unlikely, that I would vote for a tax *GMS PLUS TAX TITLE & UCCNSE Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition GMC WE Mf POOH S90NN. GMU Enc Dretsboch. President Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Barrie Signs. Soles Mon 4 ?.*8d iriH 8 Tub Thu 4 Fn unhl 6 Saturday uiN noon Ryan Madden, Soles 948-8000 Amy Piper. Soles SHtVCEHQUtS: Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Chris Silverman Finance Mg; Tub. Thu 4 Fn B-5 increase." he said. There was also a discussion of the impact of the budget situation on \eterans. The pro­ gram was not cut in the last round, but there are concerns about future reductions. The next Legislative Coffee session will be held Monday morning. Feb. 9. al the County Seat on Jefferson Street in Hastings. It is sponsored by the Barry Chamber of Commerce. County Area � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-01-22.pdf 2603d2469ce7a486624e1fd038c80787 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBfiARI 121 S CHURCH SI HA51INCS ill 49058 1893 The Hastings w—>— —WB--g VOLUME 151, NO. 4 ..... . —JH Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER ..... — ___________________________ Thursday. January 22, 2004 PRICE 50c Prosecutor's persistence lends to new laws protecting patients by David T. Young Editor Two bills signed into law this week by Gov. Jennifer Granholm were the result of work done by Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeil) and State Rep. Gary Newell. The new laws strengthen penalties against health care professionals who practice medi­ cine or dentistry under the influence of alco­ hol. Public Acts 234 and 235 of 2003 prohib­ it licensed health care professionals from practicing with a bodily alcohol content of .05 or more or while under the influence of a con­ trolled substance, and provide for criminal and administrative sanctions PA 236 makes it a misdemeanor for profes­ sionals including doctors, nurses, physicians' assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, chiro­ practors. optometrists, pharmacists and phys­ ical and occupational therapists to practice medicine on another person while intoxicated or under the influence of controlled sub­ stances. PA 235 authorizes disciplinary sub­ committees to impose administrative sanc­ tions. A first offense would be punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or a maximum fine of SI,000. Under the discretion of the judge and prosecutor, a first offense could be dismissed if the patient was not injured and other condi­ tions were met, including participation in the Health Professional Recovery Program. In such cases, the provider also would be subject to the disciplinary policies of his or her pro­ fessional associations. The impetus for the legislation was a Barry County case from December 2002 in which McNeill realized he was unable to prosecute a dentist who performed procedures while allegedly intoxicated, simply because no laws were on the books. Hastings dentist Chris Tomczyk was reported by police to have had a blood alco­ hol level of .25, more than twice the legal Gordon Shane McNeill limit, while working on patients Dec. 5,2002. McNeill said after local authorities responded to patients' complaints, they were able cfaly to charge Thrtazyk with assault,and oaucry because he inappropriately hugged one of his dental patients. Earlier that day. he was said to have pulled the wrong tooth of another patient and it dropped down her throat, but she declined to press charges. Dr. Tomczyk, who also had been charged with drunk driving in 1996. later voluntarily agreed to get treatment for an alcohol prob­ lem. McNeill said. The prosecutor said he was startled to learn there are no laws specifically dealing with health care professionals who practice while being impaired and he believed something needed to be done, so he contacted Newell’s office and asked the stale lawmaker if he would introduce legislation dealing with the subject. Newell agreed to get the ball rolling. McNeill later testified before the Michigan House and Senate, using the local example as a reason for the need for a new law. He said he was shocked to leant there was no law on the books, particularly because one state law­ maker acknowledged his sister died in a den­ tist’s chair nearly two decades ago. The prosecutor said apparently there has been a strong health care lobby against pas­ sage of such a bill, with the position that there already are safeguards offered by the Michigan Department of Consumer Industry Services, which oversees misconduct of such medical people. “This is not an attempt to go after health care professionals.” McNeill said. “It’s a law intended to protect the public against the very few who choose to dunk while on the job or who bring their drug or alcohol problem to the workplace and endanger their patients. “I believe that health care professionals should be held accountable to the same stan­ dards as anyone else." he added. Newell, in a press release prepared by the House Republican Communications Services, was reported to have said. "We are dealing with human lives and health. It’s important that we have something on the books to ensure that justice is served whenever this problem arises. The people of Michigan are bcit-r off with these new laws. I appreciate the bipartisan support my legislation has received." The House Health Policy Committee heard testimony on three separate occasions before approving the bills. The new laws are sup­ ported by the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Dental Association and Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Newell, a Republican from Saranac, serves all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County in the 87th Legislative District. Robert May Mayor ill, in hospital New Hastings Mayor Robert May has been hospitalized and is under “fairly serious care" at Blodgett Hospital in On nd Rapids. City Manager Jeff Mansfield acknowl­ edged that May went to Pennock Hospital in Hastings Tuesday night after complaining of chest pains and he later was air lifted to Blodgett, where he remained on Wednesday. “Our foremost thoughts are with Bob and his family,” Mansfield said. “Our jobs at City Hall in the meantime are to make sure every­ thing runs smoothly." Details about May 's illness were sketchy. Though the chest pains were indicative of a heart attack, there also was some speculation that an infection may have had something to do with (he problem. Sm MAYOR, mb 2 Hastings driver's ed cost leaps to $305 per student wa*——.------oy tvurcre reexover Staff Writer With Stale of Michigan no longer reim­ bursing schools for driver’s training pro­ grams. the Hastings Board of Education was prompted Monday night to raise its driver’s education rates to $305. Last year’s cost to students enrolled in the local program was $150. The Hastings school board decided to con­ tinue to offer driver education, even though some schools across the state have chosen to cut the program altogether. Hastings students now will pay $280 for segment one and $25 for segment two, which are part of Michigan's graduated license Tte audience will pa *> e^joy *e apHakia of a adtool re-ion w» • fatal twta. Then win be a nyakay to aobe aa waUaateoflaa«ha lua notoen are tnvnea to nave apptixan aad a Mr at *e Admam Honac at 6 pjn. aad the* fa to die dtaaer at the Eanaaori Epwcopal Chart bril Ticket! are $40 each aad can be parchaaed al the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce or at the Artanit Hone. Proceed* from the event win help aappon LeadeoNp Barry Coaaty. Since aeata are limited Leadertip Director Nancy Goodin niman order­ ing debate ae Boon as possible. The 2004 Leadertip class still baa openiacs. Infonnrtion about lhe class is available at the Barry County Area Chamber at Commerce office at 945­ 2454. Barry County Democrats Joe Lukasiewicz and Barb Cichy show the location where people may pick up applications at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings to vote In the caucus. Democratic caucus voters to have 17 sites in county Voters in Barry County will have 17 sites open for voting in the Michigan Democratic Party presidential caucus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 7. but there also are pro­ visions for voting by mail, fax or via the Internet. Anyone interested in voting by Internet must go to www.applytovote.com or www.mi-democrats.com by 6 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 31. and follow the instructions. The web­ sites will contain an application that must be filled out. Those who wish to vote by mail must fill out the application and return it to the Michigan Democratic Party. 606 Townsend. Lansing, Ml 48933 or fax it to (517) 371­ 2056. Applicants must fill out information .•♦ccoiding to what appears on their voter reg­ istration cards. Prospective voters may go to designated caucus sites at each of the 16 township halls in the county or at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Streets in the city of Hastings. Statewide, there will be a record 590 cau­ cus sites with at least one in each of the 83 counties. See CAUCUS, page 2 process. The state moved toward the graduated license program in 1997 and away from “free” driver education programs. Martin Hackley. from the State Board of Education public relations office, said that previously with every driver’s license fee, $4 went to a fund to reimburse schools for their driver education programs. While balancing the state budget this past December, the State Legislature took $6 million from this fund and used it to replace money cut from the state police budget. Now. only schools that have a segment one starting before Jan. 31 will receive the $100.44 reimbursement per student. Schools that start segments in the summer or spring will not be reimbursed under this measure. Hackley said it hasn’t been determined whether this fund will stay with the state police or return back to lhe schools. Because of teacher layoffs and a low budg­ et fund balance. Hastings school officials say they cannot help absorb any of the cost of driver education. Jeff Simpson, a consultant for lhe Department of Education in the driver educa­ tion unit, spoke to the board about the state­ wide effect of schools facing concerns on what action to take with their driver education programs. Simpson, who is also the Hastings driver’s education director and who has been a dri­ ver’s education teacher for 27 years, said it is important to keep the program and offer the service to Hastings students. He also said Hastings has certified teachers who have taken the four classes needed to instruct dri­ ver's education, and they offer an advantage because they are accustomed to a leaching environment In keeping the program, Simpson said Hastings has an opportunity to reach the atrisk students in their school. Simpson said there is concern that some students will not be able to afford the program and will have to delay enrollment in driver’s education or wait until they turn 18 years old to obtain a license. He said ensuring that stu­ dents receive the proper training and practice is important for all drivers. In the Hastings program, before the gradu­ ated licensing required students to pay. there were 230 students participating. After the $150 fee was required, the number of students dropped to 190. Simpson said it is unclear what is next and there is more than a possi­ bility the number may drop again. With students still wanting their driver’s license, there is still a need for the schools to provide a service, he said. Other school systems in lhe Barry County area also are facing concerns about how to proceed with their driver education programs. The Delton Kellogg School system is look­ ing at how the program fared financially in the previous year before making a decision. The topic of whether to keep a driver educa­ tion program or raise student rates will be dis­ cussed further at the February meeting of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education. Thomapple Kellogg schools is looking into possibly raising its current driver education rate of $150. The matter also will be further Sm DRIVER'S ED, page 2 �p^a 2 - Thuraday. January 22. 2004 - The Hasungs Banner CAUCUS, continued from page 1 •et for Feb. 12-14 7:30 pas Thresday, Friday rod Satmday, Feta 12.13 rod 14. at Ho Date Kellogg I”■ 11 « 12«ri 19. Qmi ta taa gttidnroe office at 623-9200. The Barry County Democratic Party will provide applications forms in the parking lot outside the Thomas Jefferson Hall for anyone who does not have Internet access and wants to vote by mail or fax. The 16 township caucus sites in Barry County are located at the Assyria Township Hall. 8094 Tasker Road. Bellevue; Baltimore Township Hall. 3100 East Dowling Road. Hastings; Barry Township Hall. 155 East Orchard St.. Delton; Carlton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Road. Hastings; Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St.. Nashville; Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Road. Hastings; Hope Township Hall. 5463 South M-43 Highway. Hastings; Irving Township Hall. 3425 Wing Road, Hastings; Johnstown Township Hail, 13641 South M-43 Highway, Dowling; Maple Grove Township Hall, 721 Durkee St.. Nashville; Orangeville Township Hall. P.O. Box 48,. Shelbyville; Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road. Delton; Rutland Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings; Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main St., Middleville; Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland; Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville. Michigan, like a number of other states, is having such electoral exercises this winter in order to determine the Republican and Democratic Party nominees for president, who will face each other in the November Jan. 30. “We especially want to let our young peo­ ple in the county know about this because general election. While there is very little opposition to President George W. Bush on the Republican side, there are many Democratic candidates who have been in primaries and caucuses in states such as Iowa and New Hampshire. The Democratic field, as of the Iowa cau­ cuses. included Howard Dean. Wesley Clark. John Kerry. Al Sharpton. Dennis Kucinich, John Edwards. Richard Gephardt and Joe Lieberman. The Democratic Party presidential caucus will be the focus of a special First Friday anyone who will be 17 years of age by Nov. 2, 2004. is eligible to vote in this caucus next presentation at noon Friday. Jan. 30. The program, which will provide informa­ tion on how and when to vote, will be held at the Barry County Democratic Party’s head­ quarters. the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The local program Jan. 30 will be moderat­ ed by former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Bob Dwyer and current Vice Chairwoman Barb Cichy, who has been trained in dealing with the caucus, will pro­ vide information about how to cast a vote. Dwyer added that there arc other questions that need to be handled at the presentation month and in the general election,” he said. Young people who now are 17 years old but will turn 18 before Nov. 2 this year will be required to show up at the caucus site in order to vote and it is advised they bring some kind of identification with them. An attorney also will be on hand at the First Friday presentation to answer questions about election laws. MAYOR, continued from page 1 May was elected mayor last November after serving for more than 10 years as a councilman and be was mayor pro tem for a year. He defeated fellow councilman Barry Wood by just four votes in the closest local mayoral race in history. In May’s absence, current Mayor Pro Tem Donald Tubbs is expected to preside over nect Monday night’s City Council meeting. Further information about May's medical condition was not available by press time. DRIVER'S ED, continued from page 1 Mosey collected is used to prostate asd (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye (945­ 9766). aatatflaanfec- Futuring workshop Ttantay.Jro.29.Mtba BuryT tuiiblp Ttanday, Feb. 12. 1 VMMty of topics. discussed at the February meeting of the TK Board of Education. The Lakewood Board of Education recent­ ly changed the local district’s driver education cost from $127.50 per student to a rate of $336 for the spring session and $302 for the summer session. The Maple Valley Board of Education also is discussing the issue and ‘ooking at what other area schools have chosen to do. In last year's driver's education class series, students paid $190, with the stale reminbursing the other half. With an estimated 80 percent of students taking their driver's education through public schools, many families are forced to pay more or look into using a private driving school. There will be two information meetings for Hastings schools, at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the middle school and at 9:50 a.m. at the high school. Students will receive a packet outlining the driver's education signup, cost and an explanation of graduated licensing. Simpson said this allows 13 weeks for stu­ dents or families time to budget in the cost of the program. ■ The first session for Hastings driver educa­ tion is set.to J^gin on J une 2 at>’ the second session will b^gin Jpbtb. All applications and payment for the prbglrem are handled through Jane Reynolds at the Community Education and Recreation Center. In other business Monday night, lhe Board the ccatarace call (20) 721-4190. of Education: • Approved the purchase from Midwest Transit Equipment of Michigan for five Blue Bird Bus Bodies at the cost of $106,520 and two International school bus chassis at the lb regnaer can Dowa COMaoa at 945- by David T. Young Editor The Southwest Barry County Water and Sewer Authority can’t seem to shake contro­ 2453. llfllmi at (269) 945-1290. versy, even after all these years. The latest issue surfaced Monday after­ noon in an apparent illegal meeting of the authority at the Barry Township Hall. It was illegal because it wasn't properly posted, and the five authority members have agreed to meet again at 1 p.m. today at the same gM say kids io atop fighting? How do I (M There will be a cmnmanity fbram at 7 location. Adding fuel to the fire was that the author­ ity voted 3-2 to discontinue negotiations with a private firm to manage the sewer sys­ tem. which covers four townships. Barry, Tuesday, Feb. 24. in the TK Middle School cafeteria at 10375 Green Lake Road in Middleville. the services provided by the K1SD lo the United Methodist Ctarota located al the church, the actual center is located at in a separate building (503 S. M-43 Highway), in a foamer Sunday adtool building on the church's property. Klwanls Spaghetti dinner free to kids High School cafeteria per includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage aad dessert Children 10 and under are free, everyone direction at Indya Morton, who alao la the Hus is also the night of the Hastings vs. Thornapple Kellogg high school bas­ ketball game. There is an additional fee The ooo-pto.it Detain branch win be for the game. Tickets are available from Kiwanis at the Delton trench may be reached by calling (20) 623-4061. Prairieville, Hope and Johnstown. Furthermore, Prairieville Township Rebecca Gray, a strong advocate of hiring Severn- their trip to the stale competitive events con- • Accepted a gift ftro. Ton and Marcia Freridge of computer equipment, software and chemistry lab equipment to upgrade older equipment in the chemistry lab. The next meeting of the Hastings Board of Educationm will be at 7:30 Monday. Feb. 16. in the all-purpose room of Star Elementary School, located at 1900 Star School Road in Hastings. Voting to end negotiations with SevernTrent were Doster. Barnum and Eddy­ Hough. On the other side were Mack and Kahler. Proponents of taking on a private firm maintain that Doster voted contrary to what Gray would have done. Delton area community activist Wes Knollenburg said. "She (Gray) and Bob Mack worked very hard to get this whole process in place." Negotiations between the authority and Severn-Trent began about a year ago. and proponents have argued that a great deal of energy and money already have been spent. The costs include attorney fees and a con­ sultant. Steve Williams of Williams & Works. Grand Rapids. Proponents of hiring a private firm for a Trent of Galesburg to run the sewer opera­ tions, was replaced on the authority by Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark long lime also have been critical of the way the sewer system has been managed since it started up more than 10 years ago. It has Doster. In the 3-2 vote, Doster voted against gone through two managers and an interim manager. Scott Monroe. Two have stepped hiring the private firm. Gray recently asked Township Board for a leave of absence for persona) reasons and Doster commented, “I down and one. Don Row. was fired. Also at issue have been the absence of a permit from the Department of haven't seen Becky in six months.” Environmental Quality over the past three He noted the Prairieville board voted ear­ lier this month to appoint Doster to replace years partly because the plant has exceeded discharge limits for certain effluent and her on the authority. The authority is made up of one represen­ tative from each of the townships and an charges of fiscal mismanagement. "Historically, they've had very poor suc­ cess with a manager working with a board and running the system." Knollenburg said. "This (hiring a private firm) was believed to the Prairieville added rep on a routing basis. Barry Township Supervisor pascals to the ‘Spaghetti Ball’ Friday. Feb. 6, tram 5 to 7 p.m. in the Hastings house of the new center win be offered aa being operated by a staff of eight trained cost of $193,480 for a total cost of $300,000. The board did not puadme aayamv baroa last year apd had a need to replace old buses and maintain the bus fleet. • Heard an education presentation about the new report cards that will be sent home with elementary students Friday. The new comput­ er generated report cards replace the outdated hand-written copies. On the report cards, the grades correspond with objectives. With these new report cards teachers can link assign­ SW Barry Sewer Authority to vote again today on hiring private firm peraoa or $30 fcr a coagta pnyatae M taa Region 12 SAFE Pareart/Fanuly Education program manager, at (20) 799-2449. Clarence (Gene) Service retired after 29 years as a bus driver with the Hastings School System. ments up to the objectives for grading. Hastings also can pull information about the district and see overall bow students are doing. There are future plans to create an Internet link in which parents can view a child's progress and grades online. • Acknowledged the retirement of Clarence (Gene) Service after 29 years as a bus driver. • Recalled from layoff Amy Oster (fourth grade teacher at Southeastern Elementary), Tony Marsiglia (fifth grade teacher. Southeastern Elementary), Dustin Gill (health teacher at the high school) and Ralph Mason (custodian. Star Elementary). • Granted “approval in principle" for Central and Pleasantview Elementary Schools’ fifth grade trip to Dearborn to visit the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village April 20-21. The board also granted “approval in princi­ ple". for the Hastings High School Educational Travel Club to visit New York City from April 28 lo May 2. The Hastings High School Business Professional of America were granted "final approval" for Richard Barnum is the chairman. The others include Doster. Johnstown Township Supervisor Robert Mack, Barry Township Trustee Wes Kahler and Linda Eddy-Hough of Hope be a logical step lo take." Delton area resident Barb Cichy has been particularly critical of the authority over the Township. the group's meeting Monday afternoon was ■Htetoricaly, they’ve had very poor success wkh a manager working with a board and running lhe system. This (hiring a private firm) was believed to be a logical step to take." - Wes Knolenburg years. She was the one who pointed out that involved. “Both of them have said the same thing," Knollenburg said. “It's a local issue." Doster said he couldn't understand all the uproar about the meeting Monday afternoon, though he agreed the Thursday session (Jan. 22) was necessary in order to make things right He said the authority typically meets on the third Monday of each month. Doster said the meeting notice was not posted at the Barry Township Hall, but there was no intent to deceive because it was post­ ed properly at Prairieville, Johnstown and Hope townships. He said be and fellow board members weren't aware of the posting problem until Cichy told them at the meeting. "So we decided to nix the meeting and stop at that point." he said, “and then prop­ erly notice it for Thursday. Jan. 22, at 1 o'clock." Doster said he has several reasons for opposing the hiring of a private firm. He said Severn-Trent could wind up to be not properly posted. She said it was her understanding that the no better than “a glorified personnel depart­ ment" overseeing sewer system employees "They’d have control over hiring and fir­ process of hiring private firm had gone near­ ly to completion. "We were close to the last step of finaliz­ ing... 1 don't think they’d do as good a job servicing people with complaints." Doster said he believes a private firm ing a contract and then all of a sudden, the "couldn't provide somebody to be a public vote went the other way." she said. Knollenburg said he and others have con­ tacted the offices of Slate Senator Patty Birkholz and Stale Representative Gary relations person, to lead and encourage Newell, both of whom have declined to get growth of the sewer." He also said he has concerns about costs, which he believes would be much higher with a private firm handling things. �The Hastings Benner — Thursday. January 22. 2004 — Pam 3 Southeastern announces winners of History Bee ■Dy ---I-I’lliDC ------------nmoicr Staff Writer At the Southeastern Elementary Michigan History Bee. fourth- and fifth-graders where asked questions like: What is the longest river in Michigan? What island is also known as Boblo Island? What is the state soil? or What is the blaeberry capital of the world? Ten students were asked to answer these questions with the correct responses being the Grand River. Bois Blanc Island, Kalkaska sand and South Haven. Southeastern Elementary fifth grade her Thn Newsted asked the finalist stu­ dents 10 questions, with answers either an oral or written. With the oral questions stu­ dents were only given 13 seconds to respond. Students who participated in the history bee included Jacob Comer. Ivy Edinger. Holly Miller, Rebecca Senard. Sara Alender, Wayne Braden, Nathan Karn. Stephen Krummin, Kasey Moreno and Hailey Zalewski. The questions covered many aspects of Michigan history. The first round had stu­ dents reading a map and identifying areas in Michigan, such as the Porcupine Mountains. Other rounds covered questions about the stale's symbols, cities in Michigan, famous people from Michigan, numbers relating to lhe state and pictures of Michigan sites. Rebecca Senard. Nathan Kam and San Alender were forced to answer additional questions when they were caught in a three­ way tie. Rebecca Senard and Nathan Kam made it to the championship round. With the final question asking for the state's motto, Kam answered correctly to become this year's Southeastern Elementary History Bee champion. The Michigan state mono is "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." Michigan History Bas contestants prepare for foe next question. PartdpanlB Include (from left) Sara Alender, Rebecca Senard, a>a » izt a mm.In. knr r*-4r ^ra«*az —- - I— Wsawa * a-re—, "B— I otopoon Kranwiun, <\Asay Morofio, ivy t-utnQor, jaooo wOtnar, Nunan »-» UJraatA -J * »—**--. nwwy zaiowsiQ, wraync ursoon ano smhv. Hastings Mayor Bob May, council members sworn in by Snaen Thraere StaffWriter Robert May war sworn in as the new mayor, as were new council members Cun Cybulski of the Fust Ward and Dm Bowers of the Third Ward. Alao. swore in for another term to Second Ward and Fourth Ward were Dorothy Hawkins and Don Tubbs, respective­ ly. Tubbs also was selected mayor pro tem. succeeding May. Hastings first lady Deb May said she was proud of her husband for his election win to mayor. "It's been bard work, but we’ve had lots of support from family and friends." she said. "At times, I feel like Bob's personal secretary, keeping a calendar of meetings if he forgets and reminding hirriof—L ’ es are filling up (right)was the overall winner with second place going to Rebecca Senard, with fifth grade teacher Tkn Newsted reading the questions. "1 receivemint calls oh my cell phone for my services or presence ii mayor." May said. “Today. I had five engagements and had to turn down a military funeral for Bob Lambert because I was already aWay repre­ senting Hastings in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley Metro Council." He also said he was at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Razor's Edge hair salon and the Legislative Coffee in Middleville earlier in the day. The new mayor san he was taken by tor- prise by his first-time jitters as he gave the mayor's annual address since he's filled in for past Mayor Frank Campbell many times, including bml wock ftim > “It’s one thing sitting up there (as head of the council) for Mayor Frank and another thing being mayor yourself feeling the weight of the office's responsibility," May said. “A lot at things, ran through my mind tonight, Staff Writer Students chosen for All-Star Band The students pictured were nominated for lhe District Ten Band and Orchestra AaaociatxxTs Middle School An-Star Band. Directors from member schools can nom­ inate students based on the school total student enrollment. Hastings Band Directors, Joan Schroeder and Joe LaJoye, choose to nominate the students. Students were chosen to be nominated for the group based on their citizenship, band leadership and musical ability on their instrument. The Rutland Township Board has been “pulled-in" as a thud party defendant in a local lawsuit between neighbors in Algonquin Lake Estates. Rutland Township Attorney Jim Porter said that under the Land Division Act in order for the there to be an amendment to a plat, the law requires the local unit of government to be included in the case. Porter said the township isn't for or against any side in the case and that the township has citizens on both sides. In the c-iginal lawsuit the plaintiffs are Robert and Catherine Longstreet and Erika Wood, who are represented by attorney William Doherty. The suit went to court to determine the proper use of Park f3 in the Algonquin Lakes Estates Plat and whether owners are permitted to install a dock and permanently moor boats at the park. The defendants in the case are David and Brenda Bellmore. Janet Ames. Cart Balter, Tonya Choryan. Devlin and Suzanne Craven. Troy and Janine Dalman. Wendy Frame. Freida Jaynes and Elizabeth Arnes, Thomas and Kristin Kemppainen. Roland and Sandra LaFontaine. Michael and Melinda Nickels. Gerald and Sandra Pattok. Gary and Sandra Reedy, Christopher and Laura Sailer. Kenneth and Susan Smith. John and Beverly Vtana. Kathy Wilbur. Gary and Charlotte McKee, Louis and Elizabeth Silsbee and Earl and Gail Conner, who are represented by attorney David Tripp. Another set of defendents have been added lo the suit and they are represented by attor­ ney Cliff Bloom. In a recent tiding on the lawsuit Eaton County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Evelsnd stated in the ruling the plaintiff's motion was "granted in pari and denied in part." This meant the language of the plat must be used for purposes granted and that it did not allow- the construction of docks, permanent docking of boats or sunbathing. This still allows lhe defendant to maintain access to lhe lake. Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr said lhe township doesn't want to take a posi­ • • Adopted salaries for mayor at $7JOO; mayor pro-tem at $2300; council rasrabras at $2300; and Board of Review (par teaming) at $115. These salaries remain tin arare aa last such as I didn't know if the council was going to accept my board recommendations, I wanted to get the logistics down and the boards in year, place without controversy. After I'm in the * Adopted the city manager's agree arm positron for awhile, it will get easier — trying (employment contract) foe Jeff Mansfield to rentember different things. expiring January 2005 at an anrarai base Cybulski said he was nervous about first , salary .of $74310 and the ananal retainer of sitting in his council seat in front of everyone. $12360 and hourly rsteof $120forcity scsor''It was different." he «4.'Tve never ncy StqpbntM FaMras nqfoifohlntetey 2005. experienced MMrcthins like that before. After -• AdMtML May’* ■QflMMHktaions for As time goes on. I'll speak up more." Mayor May said his prior Second Ward council seat is vacant became of his election to mayor. So, at the next city council meeting. Jan. 26, an appointment will be made to the position by the council. Applications for the seat will be accepted through Jan. 15. Four people have applied, including Floyd Yeah. Kim Townsend, Luarm Ghunm and Nancy Jenks. Townsend ran for the post in November and lost to incumbent Dorothy apjr'aiaireSrto^olibraefog Commission, Downtown Development Authority. Local Devefopment .Finance Authority dt Brownfield Authority. Zoning Board of Appeals, Cable Access Commfocc. Legislative Director. with the next step being facilitated arbitn- • Adopted the city manager's 2004 appoint­ ments of Jerry Sarver to police daeMeptrty city manager/emergency management cootdinator, Roger Caris to fire rbfofffini mar­ shal/ADA coordinator. Evail )!■ team to city derk/treasurer/finance trirector/FOIA cotxdinator, Tira GiubmJi to director rtf pub­ lic services/zoning administrator, Jackie Timmerman to aaseaaor, and Daryle Benjamin-Forbes to community development - • -uirccior. • Approved lease agreements expiring December 2004 for apace at the Harings Industrial Incabator for Advanced Stone and Trie 41, Advanced Stone aad Tile 12, Michigan LaaesMark. Royal Products fl. Royal rroaDCQ uniimrtro ranncaijons and Halo Products. • Accepted the bid by Raymer Water Supply contractors for repain on Well fl. • Approved the Walldorf Elevator grant tron. If no negotiation is reached then the parties agreement. • Accepted the Bliss storm sewer Agree­ could go to trial in May. In other business the board: • Heard from Zoning Administrator Jan McKeough about the feedback the board pro­ vided when they attended the Jan. 13 matter plan meeting. The master plan win have a future open bouse and public hearing. • Approved rales for reserving the town­ ship hall for Rutland Charter Tbwnship resi­ dents or property owners. Examples of per­ mitted uses include lake associations. 4-H ment • Sa a budget workshop for Monday, Jan. 26. • Congratulated Deputy City Clerk Sherlyn Courtney on obtaining ba certified municipal clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Hawkins. Rutland Twp. drawn into Algonquin Lake lawsuit by Marde Westover Also, a position is vacant on tire Board of Rcview and the Zoning Board at Appraii fa oater busmens Monday nifhl. it City Council: • Adopted amendments to the Court Sheet Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master lion either way in a civil matter. Protecting Rutland Tbwnship and their orrhnanrrs are the township's focus, both Carr and Porter stressed. The parties have been urged to angoriair dubs. Campfire and Giri/Boy Scouts, etc. There may be a refundable $50 deposit Not permitted are graduation parties, wedding and wedding receptions. The township hall cannot be uses for commercial or monetary gain, there is no vehicles to be park on the yard or behind the building. No alcohol allowed on township grounds and no smoking is permit­ ted inside the building, per state law. For additional information or application visit the Rutland Township Hall located id 2461 Health Road. • Approved the name change for Pine Dale Drive in Phase 3 of the Pine Haven Estates to Pine Bluff Drive. There was already a Pine Dale Drive in the Phase 4 of the projects and because the roads do not connect they cannot have the same name. • Passed a motion authorizing Supervisor Jim Carr to take action investigating and ulti­ mately make a recommendation for the har­ vesting of around 10 trees from the northerly portion of the township property located on Health Road. The township was approached about the concept because a neighbor is having trees harvested and wondered if the township would also be interested. Can said if they consider the measure it will help with good woodland management. The project will not cost the township any funds and will provide some financial gain. What Matters 284,763 lbs. of food were delivered to residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That's what matters... BARRY COUNTY UNIT! WAY �Pag* 4 - Thuruluy. January 22.2004 - The HaaHngs Banner "ETTER Criticism of state police unwarranted TbttecriMsr, I am writing in reply to Donald Mmaon's letter in the Jut. 15 Banner. 1 have for teveral yean read Mr. Jobmoo's leoen and wondered why he poaaeaaea meh venom for the stale ponce. When 1 rend hn moat recent letter, insinu­ ating that we aa state troopen were responsi­ ble for the new expenae to the county (Green jGabies domestic violence dieter) ter ease we were incompetent to counsel the persons involved in domestic violence complaints (since we are all divorced and our lives are in disarray), therefore we must make 515 attests for domestic violence. I felt compelled to respond. The statement that "our lives ate in tur­ moil* is simply ridiculous. The troopen 1 work with are without exception excellent fsmily men. The fact is that when arrests are made it is to protect the victims of abuse. What Mr. Johnson may not undenund is that die 'good old days* when domestic vio­ lence was swept under the rug no longer exists. We as troopen are required by law to make arrests when probable cause exists to believe domestic violence has occurred. We are also compelled to make arrests, even if victims'change their mind about pressing There changes in the law were made became lawmakers realized many victims needed this resistance in breaking the cycle of abuse. What person of good conscience would leave victims of abuse at the mercy of their abusers? The Green Gables shelter is another step in caring far the victims of domestic violence. arrests in the last three yean and 320 felony arrests in 2003. These are the people who are breaking into homes, selling drugs, assaulting their spouses, etc. In the last three yean troopen wrote 9,476 traffic citations, investigated 1566 traffic crashes, and arrested 317 drunk driven. Perhaps Mr. Johnson coosiden thatto be an excessive number of citations, but we also gave 14,458 verbal warnings in that same period. Enforcement is a matter of discretion and troopen strive to be fair and even hand­ ed. but there are times when a warning will not suffice. . We also spend time mediating arguments that are non-violent, counseling children who seem to be beaded down the wrong path, and providing general law enforcement services so the citizens of this county, but we cannot be all things to all people. Certainly there ate many frcets to a troop­ er's job. We investigated 15.959 different complaints in the last three yean. Each com­ plaint requires documentation, which involves report writing. This requires us to be at the post, which is why there are often patrol can parked in our patting lot Another reaaon there are often can parked there is because we are understaffed. We are currently short seven troopers because the stale has not hired any in 3 1/2 years. There are days when three troopers are staffing a shift. This will leave a few cars in the kx. even when they are all on the road. The troopers at the Hastings Post care deeply about the quality of life ia this county transfer to the Hastings Post because I was Manor aad bur children in their schools. Mr. Johnson's sttemrnt that *we have too mate, but he should consider this: Troopers from the Hastings post provide primary police service to better than half the residents of this county far at least 16 hours a day. based on a working agreement with the Sheriff's Department. Troopers from the Hastings post perform an exceptional amount of police work, which directly impacts the lives of those we serve. This includes 2,140 and my children stead school here. Moat of me otter troopers st the post are this county. No. we are not perfect, but we are a part of this community aad the continual insinuation that troopers are simply interlop­ ers who trample the rights of the citizens of Barry County is an insuk. - Phil Vannette, Michigan State Police, Hastings post What can we do when Electrolux leaves Greenville? To the editor: The Electrolux Corporation (from Sweden) has been doing business in the United States since 1933. They are the world leader in a variety of consumer goods. • A partial list of the brand names owned by Electrolux shows Frigidaire Refrigerators (made in Greenville), Weed Eater, Poulan, Husqvarna, Eureka, Tappan, Gitnon and White Westinghouse. Since Electrolux has decided to move its Greenville refrigerator plant to Mexico, Greenville is going to become a ghost town unless we citizens of Michigan rise up and do something to help them. Not only are the 2,700 employees of Electrolux affected, but the subcontract suppliers in Greenville will be out of work, too. All the other merchants and professionals in town will be downsized or forced to close. The city will take in less taxes, the schools and churches will be closed. In ibort, Greenville will die! So what can we as fellow citizens of Michigan do? First, ask Governor Jennifer Granholm to direct the state pensions to divest themselves of any mutual hinds that contain the stock of Electrolux. Then ask the teachers union, the United Auto Workers and all other investment funds operating in Michigan to divest the Publish letters, not sermons stock of Electrolux. Second, we as investors in our IRAs and 401Ks must also divest our holdings of Electrolux. Third, we as consumers must boycott all Electrolux products. Fourth, we as retailers and dealers must discontinue camung Electrolux products in our inventor,. Fifth, lhe mutual fund with the largest hold­ ings of Electrolux is the Scout Investment Advisors, a division of UMB Bank, a Missouri bank. Let's ask Rep. Dick Gephardt of Missouri when he asks for our vote to stand up for the Michigan workers by bringing pressure on his home stale bank to divest its shares of Electrolux. Sixth. Governor Granholm and the mayor of Greenville need to contact the competitors of Electrolux and give that competitor a sim­ ilar deal they gave Electrolux so that produc­ tion will continue in Greenville. Seventh, the governor should gather our Washington delegation of lawmakers and ask them to introduce a freight surcharge on Electrolux products coming from Mexico or where ever they outsource to. This freight sur­ charge should be given to the city of Greenville for their essential services. Phis this surcharge is to be given to the laid off employees of Electrolux! Eighth, If none of the competitors of Electrolux take over, then the State of Michigan should step in and work with the 2,700 employees to create a joint venture to keep the plant open. This joint venture will produce a new brand of refrigerator called the “Great Lakes Coolers. (I thought of Wolverine, but didn't want to upset the Spartans!). Make this refrigerator so good that it will last 17 years! Instead of built in oteoleeceae' that requires consumers to replace items often, let's make a product that will last Put a stamp on it that proudly says, "Made in Michigan!" Make that brand powerful with state supported advertising and home grown raw materials! Create a council of volunteers of retired workers and managers, from every county in the stale. They win meet online to brainstorm and promote “Made in Michigan" products. Every time another manufacturer leaves the stale, the workers of that company are eli­ gible to join this “Made in Michigan" consor­ tium. To fund there consortium companies, cre­ ate “Made in Michigan" investmeat bonds far citizens of Michigan to invest their IRA and 401K funds! Or make them tax free municipal bonds! To help the affected workers, the Stare of Michigan declares a moratorium of Stare withholding tax on the pay of there workers. In exchange the sure becomes a .ttockbrider of the company and receives a sales royalty and/or a percentage of the net opentmg income of each of these companies. Instead of increasing our state taxes to sap­ port our laid off workers, our ghost towns, let's work together to give them jobs, promot­ ing end buying the products they produce. Remember, the job you save may be your own! Hank Setearing. Byron Qm>r Ta the editor: 1 subscribe to the Hastings Banner and really enjoy the “Letters from Our Readers" section, whether it's political banter between Banner fulfilling its newspaper mission two opposing parties, or letters regarding community events. But the latest quarter page ramblings from Rus Sarver in die part Banner (Jan. 15 edi­ tion) pushed his editorial privilege too far. I don't feel the Banner's editorial section is In 1787 Thomas Jefferson wrote, "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a mate sense in tight budget times? the place for his moodily overzealous ser­ mons. If Mr. Sarver feels the need to minister to the good people of Hastings, he should just pen without a government, I should not hear late a moment to prefer the later.* Hared on the “In My Opinion" published in the Jan. 15 edition of the Banner and the recent series of editorials by J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs, Pm inclined to agree with our third president new building at Chariton Park. Yeats ago. on boards that could be filled by imoeaied, unpaid volunteers, -------- *---------- *”—* lan. That's sewy.* 2 carefully reasom i! care to the County Board own church. It's Ms type of religious arrogance that kept him from attending his own grand­ daughter's wedding and is the cause of holy be last line of his letter asks. 'Are you ^M^^iftefeM^ ________ , BeHevv* _ receives .per jwyments and man serving up the cost of county goverontem. Does that Maybe the Ken Joneses, Ward WeBen, cerns mrougn teuen are vjcweu as nKncxing Jacoba* thoughtful commentarirs are viewed tew conditions that must be mot before they will be published. The requirements are: - • Al lattes must ba aignad by the write, with address and phone number provided tor verification. Al that wW be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names win be withheld at the Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office BuMng, Washington, D.C. 20510 ohone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levia Democrat, Russel Senate Office Budding, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal BuMng. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RfckTormsis, regional rspressntatlve. Until electron time there's no way of itaw- ing what the majority at arizear drink rihCut 7b quote Mr. Jefferson again: *Tte basis of UACongraari Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al of Barty County), 1714 Longworth House Office BuMng, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phono (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. pie, the very first object should be to keep that Letters that serve as testimonials tor or crifctoms of tor-profit businesses wW not 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment kw: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress kind at coverage and editorial comment they bs accepted. and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Lottes that contain statements that are Ifaeious or slanderous wff not be pub­ Al letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. Letters serving lhe function of "cards of thanks* wM not be accepted unless there is a compelling pubic interest, which will be determined by the editor. Letters that Include attacks of a personal nature wM not be published or wM be oonoo neawy. •Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one Issue wil be limited to one In an effort to keep opinions varied, there ia a limit of one letter per person per month. We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ' fulfilling that fraction. Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich..48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhotz, Republican, 24th District (Al of Barry County), Mfchigsn State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum BuMng, P.O. Boa 3006, Lansing, Mkh. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5649. e-mail: senpbkk- holz0Mnaie.michiaan.ciov State Representative Gary Newel, Reput*csri. 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House oi Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3730842. What about ejection law? Prospects look good tor a new law that would limit elections each year to tour different dates. In February, May, August and November. What do you think of such a law? Devoted to the interests of Barry County tince 1856 AMWMte. HaaMngs Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N.M-43 HtyMSy Phons: (289) 9454554 Baton Mucky raroa Junns Rut: Zachary Barney SBsbee. Ed Cook, Hwrtiags: HefeaMudry, WUT - -S1- —JnowuiiM. Wyoming: “I think having just four election days is a good thing. Better than the way ii is now. “I don’t like the idea because it takes away local control It may be more complicated for school districts which cover many townships “I think it is better fewer because the elections there are the greater the chance that more people will get to and counties ” vote.' rev_ .«---rx man vine. “I think the idea of having all elections al the township would be better. Sometimes there have been elections that I don't hear about until after the fact.” Dan Miller, Hastings: Linda Boyce, Orangeville “I would like to see fewer elections and all in one place, that would be “Having all elections in one place would be better. So many older people don’t know where to go to vote. I think more people would vote in school elections if they could vote at their regular precinct." better.” • ADVERTING DEPARTMENT Scott Ommon Rote Heaton �The I twangs Barner - Iburaday. January 22.200* - Pape 5 Emergency management chief needs a boss Interviews for Berry County's new emergency management direc­ tor are supposed to begin at the end of this month, and I have only one request: Make this person accountable to someone besides the County Board of Commissiooers and county administrator. In cane you missed it. Barry County's fust emergency manage­ ment director was fired last September after showing up intoxicated at the acene of an emergency near Dowling on M-37 on Aug. 27. That chapter of local history was closed earlier this month when John Hislop was sentenced to a fine end 30-day jail term. So now the task of finding his successor is coming down to inter­ views of finalists by County Administrator Michael Brown and a couple of outside people familiar with what it takes to do the job. I hope Brown and his two advisors make provisions for the new man agement director dropped the ball big time by showing up at the scene of an overturned 'anker and gas spill with a .15 alcohol cootent or woman to be accountable to someone. Hislop —entially was under the County Board of Commissioners on board as early as next month. So be it and earned his second diunk driving arrest. Shortly after the director's second arrest. I called for lhe Coun’y Board not to hire a replacement because it was shown on Aug. 27 that existing resources were able to handle the emergency crisis with few problems, despite the absence of the director. I said people like Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Cans seemed to work well together and they were up to the task on M-37 near Dowling. Besides, I felt it's a good idea to save county taxpayers much as $38,600 a year. However, since then the County Board has decided nonetheless to hire another emergency management director and have such a person But 1 still want to pot in a serious request that this new person be monitored. 1 suggest the emer­ snd the administrator, none of whom did a particularly effective job of watching and evaluating just what the director was doing. Pertup, it's not easy to tarn in a quali­ ty job evaluating someone when you’re an elected official, supposedly working pan time, or an admin­ istrator win plenty of other people to watch over. AU I know is I beard too many stories about a county posi­ tion that on a day-today basis involved sit­ ting in the basement of the 911 dispatch cen­ ter and fiddling around on the Internet. The job paid $38,600 per year. Granted, about half of that salary is absorbed by a state police grant, but all of that money is funded by public tax dollars. Therefore the person who holds the job should do more than make a few presentattoat to an elected board that is clueless about what's being done and net done. Anybody who holds this kind of public job should be held accountable to the public and to some kind of immediate supervision The County Board of Commissiooers feU down on the job in May 2002 after Hislop was attested for drunken driving in a two-car traf­ fic accident The board subsequently banded him a raise rather than insist he have a personal alcohol problem examined and perhaps treated before he was to receive any kind of increase. When the events of Aug. 27.2003, unfolded, the emergency man­ gency management director be put under the supervision of the sheriff because this is a county-side posi­ tion. I also suggest that such a person be required to do police ■work for the sheriff when not serving directly as emer­ gency management chief. .Ve keep hear­ ing about how under­ staffed local police departments seem to be Perhaps an extra officer would improve public safe­ ty. And when the bell rings for an emergency, the director will be ready to handle the task. The point here is that taxpayers shouldn't have to pay a full-time salary for a job that's going to have a lot of down time. Leaving an employee with too much time on his or her hands with no oversight just spells trouble (Remember the old say­ ing "idleness is the devil's workshop?") and when that happens, management should take responsibility for the problem. 1 make these suggestions for a concern of public safety, about common sense and in lhe interest of prudent public fiscal policy. This time I hope the County Board at least will give this some serious thought rather than dismiss it as just me being critical. — Fred Jacobs, vice presiiieut, J-Ad Graphics The Community Music School has ruoivod $2,800 from toe Barry Community Foundation to ba tread toward the purchaae of a piano and a computer. Catebrafing around the piano are (from Mt) Stove Younge, muaie school llaalingi coordfrMor; Marty Shaw; Nancy Brown; JannHer Richard*, Barry Commurdty Foundation program chfdctOT) wno prtosontB tno co8ck io Msrjono w®ti, uxocuuvo QNoCaor or tr*® music Center of South Central Michigan. Community Music School receives Foundation grant The Barry Community Foundation has awarded a $2,800 grant to the Community Music School in Hastings for the purchase of a conpete^and a piano. ' ViMbTr Day dinner-auction to benefit Green Gables Green Gables Haven, the new domestic violence shelter for Bany County,will have its annual fund-raising dinner and auction Saturday. Feb. 14. The Valentine's Dey event will be held at the Hastings Country Chib, where a social hqur wifi start the evening at 6 pjn. with a silent auction and cash bar, Diener will be served at 7 JO p.m. Afterward, a speaker will tak about her experiences with domestic vioUwe. Armour Auction Service will start die live auction around 8:30 p.m. Rose Hendershot, with Photographic Memory, will be available for formal portraits, and the proceeds will be donated to Green Gables Haven. The event is being sponsored by Hastings City Bank, so the tickets are 100% tax deductible. A limited number of tickets are available. Please call Sandi Drummond. (269) 945­ 9866. for more information on the event or to CMS coordinator Steve Youngs said that the new equipment will help the school con­ tinue its rapid growth. More than 160 Bany County residents of all ages are now taking private lessons or Kindermusik classes at the purchase tickets for $40 per person. Tickets are also available for purchase at the call cen­ ter at Hastings City Bank. The Green Gables Haven Bourg is still looking for contributions for both the silent and live auction. Please contact Jennifer Richards. 945-0526, if interested in contribut­ ing to the auction. The Green Gables shelter plans to open March 31. school, which is located al First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green Si in Hastings. The grant funded the purchase of an used Baldwin Studio Upright piano for use with private lessons in piano, voice, winds, brass and strings. Youngs said. "Ibis is a quality instrument that will be greatly appreciated by the stu­ dents and teachers." Youngs said that the computer win be used for the rcpatratkwi datobase, e-mail snd inter­ net access. The new technology win allow us to better serve our students and families.* he said. Registration is now open for lessons and classes for aU ages and skiU levels. CaD (269) 9484441. Financial aid is available. The Community Music School is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a Battle Creek-baaed agency which also includes the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra. Boychoir. Girts' Chonis, Community Chorus. Bops Eaeembie, An Vbce, and IMPACT inner city program. Aaaaal Meeting & Maner The public i< Invited to attend... Citizens’ input essential in forums Daareteter: There is an opportunity for citizens of Barry County to become involved in giving dhvetion to the county's future. The master plan revision process is under way. A 40-person advisory committee has been named that will provide and assist others in providing input to the process. I urge all interested citizens to make their voices be heard at any time throughout the process. The finished product will truly have an impact on future piaaaing decision in Bany County for yean to come. There are four county wide informational mnrrings scheduled in the four quadrants of tbeconaty: • Thrwlty, Jan. 27. at Thornapple Tbwnship Hall. • Thursday. Jan. 29, at the Hastings Township Hall. • Monday. Feb. 9, at Bany Township Hall. • Thursday. Feb. 12, at the Baltimore • 5 p.m. Business Meeting 5:30-6:30 social hour followed by dinner and speaker • $15 per person $25 per couple Township Hall. AU four of the meetings will begin al 7 p.m. Please take these opportunities to partici­ pate and share your thoughts and ideas. If you desire more information about the plan or planning process you might contact any of the Advisory Committee members or go to the following web site to learn more at www.barrycountyplan.org Forum Index Become involved — the Future of Barry .1-800-237-2379 RSVP to Stephanie at 945-8844 or MMTSVDBIOFIOUIIM0rMCHGM.MC. Karen at 948-3264 by 1/26/04 An mrHavwftvw faavawvadUh SUnm fr» mo tov-.lt M • Mfarwtax W, hqpn Mill • UT PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR County is al stake! Tom Guthrie. Delton Let’s hold lawmakers accountable lb the editor: I admire Fred Jacobs, vice president of JAd Graphics, for criticizing State Senator Patti Birkholz and Rep. Gary Newell fortheir complicity with former John Gov. Engler in creating the massive stale budget deficit, and for their misdirected cuts in essential pro­ grams and services in an effort to correct it As a goodwill gesture toward reducing the deficit, Fred boldly called for both Birkholz and Newell to return some of their recent 40% pay raise back to the state treasury. Refusing to part with even a penny of their more than $80,000 per year salaries, which are now the second highest state legislative pay rate in the nation, Newell and Birkholz have been silent As our children face cuts in school classes and activities, and the rest of Michigan’s citi­ 1550 N. Broadway. Hasting* A Expect Saeeeaa Cato.. 5 Q Ctappie lenity be. 338 N. Grove St • Detton, MI 49046 zens pay more and more in state fees for fewer and fewer services. Newell and Birkholz should also make a sacrifice. The deficit is after all, of their making, not ours. They owe it to the citizens of Barry County to give back in this time of need from which ' X 0 0 CbppieieaiiylK. 338 N. Grove St. > DeMtra. Ml 49*46 DELTON they have taken. I stand with Fred Jacobs and call on Barry County citizens to demand accountability from our legislators. I challenge Birkholz and Newell to finally show sorr e leadership and compassion for Michigan’s citizens and do what is right They should enact legislation reducing their salaries or at the very least, donate a portion of their pay increase back • Cute 2-bedroom home Many updates last 2 yean Deep lot • Well A Septic • Natural gas • S74JMJ0 (2343453) Call Ttacy Baker 217-2078. into their districts. They cannot stay silent forever. Joseph Lukasiewicz. Hastings 3X01 1 31VOtl3AO13 • 3XU1 H �Pag* e - Thursday, January 22. 200* - The HaaUnga Banner Naomi Margaret Raven | GRANDVILLE - Naomi Margaret Raven, age 90. of Grandville, died Jan. 14. 2004. Mrs. Raven waa bora Jan. 23. 1913, in Gypsum, Iowa, die daughter of William and Maggie (Wan) Bashford. She is survived by daughter, Rhea (Jim) Ferrier of Nashville; son. Peter (Brigitte) Raven of Greenfield. Indiana; seven grand­ children; 30 great grandchildren; sisters-inlaw, Dimple Raven. Lorna Raven. Mary Bashford of Iowa, Body Bashford of Kansas; brother-in-law. Walter Raven of Iowa; and former sister-in-law. Char Raven of Michigan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Raven in 1987; sister. Laura Gutherie; and six brothers, Jim, Mac, Bill. Gene. Vfem and Frank. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17. 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Michael Arnold officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Hjilrting Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. I___ Elmer Schants_________ | MIDDLEVILLE ■ Elmer Schantz, age 71, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord Friday, Jan. 16. 2004. He was preceded in death by his wile. Bonita and brother. Ward. He is survived by his son, Chris Schantz; his daughter. Jackie and Mark Ooslerhouse; granddaughters. Stacie and Emily; sisters, Ruth MacGregor. Avis and Melbourne Patterson, Eva and Maxwell Curtis; Lois Schantz; father-in-law and mother-in-law. Richard and Dorothy Clark of Florida. Funeral services for Elmer will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home. 616 E. Main St.. Caledonia with Pastor Roger Bultman offici­ ating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Garden*. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tion* be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 2601 Looey Rood. Dowtaf, Ml 49050. PMtor. Stow OfanMead. (616) 756-3021 ctaucfa ptaoe. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Nashville. Rev. Al Roeeefl. PMot A Pastor. Youth Director. Srtphea Scott Church phone. 269945-4995. Church webrite: aww. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 816-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Broaett Office boon. Wed/Thurs., 9 ba to I pa Sunday Morning 9-JOaA Sunday School. 10:45 oa Mcratag Worship. Sunday. 66 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Saaday evening service 6 pa Sonebine PreSchool (agro 3A4). Theaday. Thursday from 9-11J0 oa. 12-2:30 pm. Wntoeaday 64 pa Pioneer Ooh (Or K-5) (eveuotg meal at 6 pjn.). Wcdneaday 66 pA Jr. High Youth (Gr 6, 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) tniisionof St. Root Catholic Church. Sunday Service: 9:30 un.; Sondoy School 110 i«l; Sunday Ewutag Service 6XB p-ut; ffibte Study A Player Itae Wednesday ngta 6JO PA CATHOLIC CHUBCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Service, Eveaiag 6:00 p.m. Rabtoweor JJ. BMe Quiz (agn 2 Moore. William. Herbert, and Raymond Mattson; sister, Irene Mattson. Surviving are children, Ernest (Barbara) Strong of Hastings, Richard (Julie) Strong of Comfort, Texas, Betsy (Strong) Poole of Murfreesboro. TN; grandchildren. Steve (JoAnn) Strong. Philip (Katie) Strong. Susan (Joseph) Post, Lindsey Poole; great grand­ children, Adam Post, Owen Post. Emma Post, and Meliaaa Strong; sister. Edna Mattson of Wakfield; brother, Everett ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Harttap Mats Saaday ■ 9.30 un. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Dehou. Delton Booster Building. Paator James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 oa-noon. Mattson of Ironwood; siatrs-in-law, Margaret Mattson of West St Paul MN and Mirian Matteson of Madison Heights. No visitation win be held, memorial serv­ ices will be at at laser date. Memorials can be HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. aad Baitwood St acrou from Tom's Martel)., Senior Pastor Deaiel Graybill, Youth Pastor. Brian Tend. Paator of Coumetag AVirinrioa. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Nursery available for all servicet Sunday School far all ap* 9.30 aan. | 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday SartaM9:15 oa Montag hnyur. IMO ba Holy C rod i r Wbffioaday or Rev. David T. Hortwfc* 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of 4061. WrjnMp Senia*: Suaday. "Manter Otearib of At Wbrid-WUt Anglican Coununnion " 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway rod W. Cerna St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Pr. Chariea P. McCabe ID, Rector. Mt F. William Mxtberg. Director of Marie. Sunday Wonhip - 8 ajn. aad 10 un. Children! Chapel aad Sunday School at 10 un. Saaday Nunery Available at 10 un. CHUBCH OTTHF. NAZABENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Thaon Oyer. PMtor. Saaday Service*: 9:45 ui Saaday School Hoar. 11:00 un. Morning Wonhip Service; 600 tun. tveaiac Service: Wndaeaday: 7« pjn. Services for Adah*, Teens aad Children. CEDAR CBEEK BIBLE Cedre Creek Rd.. 6 roL South. PMtor Brent flraaham. Paator Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 aun.; Worship 1100 aan.; Evening Service at 600 pan.; Wadaeaday h.’W Bible 700 pan. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH M-79 West. Pwtor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wontap 10 ajn.-li arou;P.O. Boa 63.Harttap. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone O16-721-6077. PMtor Diroroe Dotten Morrison. Service Timer Wonhip Service 945 rjjl; Suaday School 11:15 in Not eery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursday* senior meals 12-aooa. Saturday rights - Ptriee Semen 7:30 pin. For more tafomattau call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRJBTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Paator Roberta SbaSro Wheelchair acceariHe and etewaor. Saaday School 9:30; Chureh Service 10:30 un. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Heroics. Paator Dm Carrie, Senior PMtor. PMtor Dm Wood St - Adah Mnurtne* PMtor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 a.m Sunday School for tai ^es; 10:45 sa. Moraiag Worship Service; 600 pA. Evening Service; 7:00 PA Sr. High Youth. Wndaeaday Famdy Night 630 pA. Awana, Sr. aad Jt High Youth. Prayer and BMe Study. Chou practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far iafannatxm on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowihip and FridtadMcn. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1990 E M-79 Highway. Nanhvdie. Ml 49073. Paator Don Roacoe, (517) 852-9221. Morriug Celebration 10 ba Feliowihip Tian before the service. Nonary, rhildwa't rotaiatry. youth poop, adnk small group triobay. leadership framing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A SpnMBad dMch. Mrota* a Be Mtpia Loaf Grange, Hwy. M66 KMh of Assyria Rd. NaabvBe. Mkh. 49073. Sen. hriaa ft Rfantap 10:30 ia. 600 Pa; Vhd. 6J0 pa Jean Oub far boys A girts <es 4-11 Proton Duval aad Rote MarDoarii Aa oarit of God's love. "Where Everyone b Somroae SpedaL" fcr bfcourioa crii 1-616731-5194® 1-517-852-106 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. IfirhigM Ave^ Haroiags, MI 49058. (269) >45-2938. Mtatatan David BagK Servin the Neath of Our Neigbbon! (Philippines 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Heroe join ■ 8a Rar BMe Oaro 1(H» ua; Worship 11D0 ua, 600 PA WhRaiiffiy BMe Oaro 7« PA Ctaroro Rro al ugA pA Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 un. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study 6:30 pun. Sing's Share GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hasung* Phooc 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Paaaor. Thurday. Jan. 22 - 3:45 pA Clapper Kids; 5:45 pin. Grace Notes; 7«) pA Adak Choir, 7«) pA Adventurers. Saturday, Ja 24 KMJO a.A Catechism 5. High School Yuuth Group Echo Valley. 8.110 p ro Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday, Ja 25 - 8:00 A 8:45 ua Holy Comnamion; 9J0«a Sunday Scbrol; 6.00-8:00 pA Middle .School Youth Group. Tuesday. Ja 27 7:00 pA Overeaten Anonymous. Wsdneaday, Ja 28 10ft) un. Wordwatchen: 7®0 pa The Way HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. Ml (269-945 9574) fgaeft vnyMtrnrt Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education; Norm Boana, Mutir Director, Erie Riordan. Office Mmact. Saartny. 8:15 aA - SAday SchooL 9J0 ma - LIVE! Under the Dome (Coawm porary service). Junior Church. Suaday School. 10:30 *a Refreshments; 11:00 ia Traditioaal Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided daring both worship services. Junior church b far ages five through second grade. 49058. CHAR1XHTE - Cathryn Louise Crozier, age 47, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Jan. 15. 2004. Mrs. Crozier was a property administrator for Independent Village. She was a member of the Ladies of Harley and loved deer hunting and ftshing ever since her grandfather taught her. She was also a founding member of Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries of WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7XX) pA Nashville. Mrs. Crozier was bora Feb. 21, 1956, Lansing, the daughter of Roland "Sonny" Brown and Pat (Fred) Zangmeister. who sur­ Bdl Choir reheanal. IO) Chrocel Choir reheanal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the 503 South Grove Street. Detail. PMtor Daniel HoftMtm. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 aad 11 ua Sunday School far all ages ro 9:45 un Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Yooth Sunday evenings This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local hutinattet ■ pa prayer meeting in the lounge. 231 S. Broadway. Hasanp. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor-Elect Sunday Services - 9:-00 ua Traditioaal Wrntap; KMJO ua Coffee Haro in the Louage; 10:10 ia Chinch School; I1J0 aa Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service b broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service it broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided far both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: Jiroy 23 - WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 1:66 Prcee BMe for Aanari Rapart; Jaaaan 24 - MMdb Hockey FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Gaare; Jaaaary 25 - Youth Swatary rnetta Javan 27 - 7tal Nrah SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD I C vive. She is alao survived by her husband. Bill Crozier, stepdaughters. Lisa (Russell) Green of Bellevue. Laura (Mike) Fuller of Charlotte, and Angela Cuff of Charlotte; 12 step-grandchildren; one great step-grand­ child; sisters. Debbie (John) Ward. Denise (Bob) Bishop, Sherry (David) Buis. Kitty (Gordy) Smith. Laura (Steve) Ballinger, Kim Swissler, Dee Brown; brothers. Lenny (Betty) Hiatt, Gary Hiatt. Steven Brown, Kevin (Kathy) Brown. Doug (Brenda) Brown, step-brother. Rocky Graham; step­ father Len Hiatt of Bath; mother-in-law. Genevieve Crozier, numerous uncles, aunts, FIRST PRESBYTEBIAN CHURCH Parent Mcotiag THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions’* 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Hastings. Michigan nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Tuesday. Jan. 20. 2004 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with Dr. David R MacDonald officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Michigan Chapter or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Charlotte. Further 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 1 information www.prayfuneral.com. nephews. Mr. Risner was preceded in death by sons, Kenny, Mickey; a granddaughter, Mitzie Risner, a grandson. Brandoo; brothers. Morgan. Dennis and Oliff; and a sister. Fannie Joaeph Ihmeral services were conducted at the Pentecostal Church of Christ. OnngeviUe, oo Tuesday. Jan. 20,2004. Piston Mike Risner. Rich Sheldon and James Hall officiating. Burial took place m Oak HUI Cemetery. -Orangeville Memorial contributions to the family or Pentecostal Church of Christ will be appreci­ ated. Arrangements by Wilhams-Gore* Funeral Home. Delton. I Clifford L. Thomas, Jr. [ CALEDONIA - Clifford L Thomas, Jr., age 68, of Caledonia, went home to be with hi* Lord after a courageous fight with Home. available at LECANTO. FLORIDA Blanche Elizabeth Combellack passed away in Lecanto. Florida, Jan. 12,2004. She was bom Feb. 22, 1906 in South Kearsarge, Mich, to the Isle Rev. Thomas S snd Cora (Ham) BottreD. He was preceded ia death by his parents, She was lire eldest of three children of Clifford and Eva Thomas. He is survived by his loving and devoted whom a brother. William BoareU of Hawaii wife. Jayne, of over 40 memnrahir years; survives her. , brother. Ronald L. aad Palsy Thomas of. - Her brother Thomas prodded her. ia death Athens. Alabama: manykiteenaMCIMM^'WfPTTW' > Clift graduated in 1953 from lakeview High School in Battle Creek and served m the U.S. Navy. He received his BBA at Westero Michigan University in 1960 and in 1968 he received bis CLU designation. He was active in the West Michigan Estate Planning Council, was a member of tbe Life Underwriters Association and was officer and president of the West Michigan Charier Life Underwriters. He worked at tbe Travelers Insurance Company from 1960-1976, was a panner/senior officer and vice-president at Evans & Dnrrnm, Inc./Hilb, Rogal. Hobbs from 1976-1992 when he retired. Cliff was a board member of tbe Kent County Conservation League. He was an avid water fowl hunter and fish­ erman. Cremation has taken place and a memorial visitation will be announced at a later date. |_______ Gary I- Hartman_______ | HASTINGS - Gary L. Hartman, age 69, of Hastings passed away peacefully on Tbeaday, Jan. 13, 2004 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Cathryn Louise Croder Douse praise team reheanal. 7:00 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH | She was raiaed 1b the Chariooe urea and aueaded area schools yaduaung from Eaton Couttty Normal tn I re. She went on to teach school for one year after graduating. On Feb. 2, 1924, in Olivet, she married Ward B. Hickok. The couple spent most of their married lives together on the family's Centennial Farm in Vermontville. She is survived by her children. H. Hugh Hickok of Okemos, Dorothy (Robert) Betts of Nashville, Betty (Richard) Carr of Ceresco and Margaret (Dale) Owen of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years Ward who passed away in 1974. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17. 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment was st the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church or (he charity of one's choice. Arrangement* were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. CoaMton Prayer need lor all servic- CHUBCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hartnyb. Ml Gtadye I. Hickok VERMONTVILLE - Gladys I. Hickok, age 98. of Vermontville passed my Wednesday. Jan. 14. 2004 at Oakview Adult Foster Cate in Quimby. Mrs. Hickok was boro Aug. 21. 1905 in Charlotte, the daughter of Willard and Fannie (Horn) Wilson Chase. Evcai^ Prayer arovicoa 6dB) pA For mote infarmroiaacaB 795-2370 (*a 13*19); AdnUBMeStody* No Max L VanHouten LAKE ODESSA - Max L. VanHouten, age 85, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord early Friday morning. Jan. 16. 2004. Max was born in Odessa Township on March 8.1918 to LaVemc and Lula (McNeU) Van Houten. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1935 and was married to Reva Goodenough on Aug. 1.1937. Rev* preceded Max in death co May 1, 1988. Max went on to many Ruth Brandren in November of 1991. He was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Sebewa. Max is survived by hu wife, Ruth; chil­ dren. Lyle (Karen) VanHouten of Sunfield. Roy (Bonnie) VanHouten of Sunfield. Lee (Lee Ann) Van Houten of Tbwer, Joan (Gerald) Deer of Cadillac. Joyce (Thomas) Gates of Wilton. AL and Judy (Chuck) Shilton of Eagle; step-children. Karen (Chuck) Darling of Lake Odessa and Marieae (Fred) McKenna of Ionia; many grandchil­ dren. great grandchildren and great gram grandchildren; sister. Vada (Thomas) Roaber, and many other loving relatives aad friends. Max was preceded in death by hh wife, Reva, and his parents. Ruth ia very gratefiri fix the loving care Max received from their children aad Hospice. The funeral service was held on Tbesdoy, Jan. 20. 2004 at the Koop* Funeral Chapel. Burial was in West Sebewa Cemetery. The femily has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Fast Baptist Church of Sebewa, Lakewood Community Ambulance, or a Hospice group of the donor's choosing. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel tn Lake Odessa. most recently Tbooiapple Manor. Memberships include Eastern Star-Otsego Chapter. MEA. and the NEA. She was preceded in death by her husband. Elmond Strong; parents, Anders and Sophia Mattson; son. Dennis Strong; brothers. Worship Together... HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Howard Risner SHELBYVILLE - Howard Risner, age 76 of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17. 2004. Mr. Risner was bom March 24. 1927 in Gypsy. Kentucky, the son of Taylor and Edna (Whitaker) Risner. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Anny. He is a retiree of North American Aluminum where he was a semi-driver. He was a member of lhe Pentecostal Church of Christ in Orangeville. He enjoyed mushrooming, fishing and deer hunting, but most of aU. he loved his family. On April 11, 1952 he married Carol J. Howard, who survives. Other members of Us family include sous, Michael (Kathy) Risner. Howard Douglas (Nancy) Risner, and Rex (Tammy) Risner, daughters, Linda (Kelly) Howard. and Loretta (James) Elkins; daughter-in-law. Pam Risner. 14 gnudchtidren; 17 great grandchil­ dren; special neighbors, Dick and Phyllis Taylor, brothers. Willard. Roger and Richard Risner, sisters, Molly Robinson and Lois Jean Woolen; aad several niece* and year*. Agnes retired from Wayland Union Schools in 1970, she traveled throughout the United Sates, Mexico, and the Caribbean Island*. She lived in Mesa, AZ. Hermitage, TN, Pencock Village. Carveth Village and Chariooe. Father information available at wwwpray- fUASANIYIKW FAMILY CHUBCH Agnee V. Strong HAS 11NGS - Agnes V. Strong, age 96. of Hastings, died Thursday, Jan. IS. 2004 at Fennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom Feb. 8. 1907 in Ironwood, the daughter of Anders and Sophia Mans-xi She married Elmond L. Strong June 12, 1937 and he died September 1992. Agnes graduated from Ironwood High School in 1925. the University of Michigan in 1929 with a BA degree. She taught Latin and English in Quinnesec. Portland, Ironwood and Wayland for a total of 23 1/2 surrounded by hi* family. Gary was born on June 12, 1934 to Clarence and Edith (Dixon) Hartman in Scottville. He grew up working oo the family farm and attending school in Scottville before moving to Hastings where he graduated in 195Z He married Patricia J. Rozema on Oct 23. 1957. Gary served in the U.S. Anny from 1957­ 1959. He worked for Glen White, Leo Verlinde and Al Signs as a mechanic, spent time as a school bus driver, two years with the Hastings Police Department and 27 yean working fix the City of Hastings before retirement in 1995. Then worked two years for John Deere and three yean with U.S. Golf, both of Ccledonia. He was a longtime member of the Sheriff Posse. Hi* many hob­ bies included following NASCAR racing, restoring golf carts, and being called on aathe mechanic for friends and femily. He had a great love for his grandchildren all of which he was quite proud of. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his dear friend. Rod Tietz. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia of 46 years, five proud sons, Gary (Debora). Chris (Shelly). Brian (Sheila) of Hastings, Scott (Vicki) of Mendon and Bruce (Jennifer) of Wyoming, and his loving daughter Debbie Hartman of Hastings. He will also be missed by his many precious grandchildren and close cousin Ray (Lavon) Marks. Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Visitation with family will be held Wednesday. Jan. 21 from 6-8 p.m. al tbe Moose Lodge of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. She was manied by her lather lo W. Ernest Combellack, the son ot a Methodist Mimsler, June 21.1926. Ernest also entered the full-time mimatry of the United Methodist Church in his later years and parsed away in June 1973. Her son-in-law, Tbe Rev. David I. Lutz, also preceded her in 1970. Along with her brother she is survived hr a daughter aad aoa-in-taw. Joyce aad I reward Sempert of Homoaasaa, Fla.; three graadciril- dren. Kathryn (Michael) Strouse ot North Star. Karen (William) Hartman of George West Texas, and David (Debra) Lutz Jr. of Portage; five great grandchildren. Karra aad Frances Strouse of Michigan. Karie (Joey) McCleery of Texas. Jeremy Hartman of Texas and Sarah Lutz of Michigan and a gram great grandchild. Abigail McCleery of Tbxas. Also surviving are five step grandetrikhea. Joann (L. Richard) Smith, Gregory (Penny) Sempert, Lorraine (Tim) Hanley aad Garry (Sandra) Sempert all of Michigan iwd Lenora (John) Howard of New Mexico-, numerous step great grandchildren aad step great great grandchildren. Three nephews residing in Nova Scotia, California aad Hawaii; a aiece in Chicago. III.; and a sister-in-law, Iola (Thomae) Bornell of Daviaon. alao survive her. Blanche worked for many yean aa a secre­ tary in die office of copper miner in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and was an accomplished organist and pianial beginning hn music a* a child during World Ww I play­ ing for the school classes to mark into tbe one room school she abended. She alao accompanied and enconaged fan dat^hrer in ha vocal studies for many yean. When ter husband began serving aa a nrinharr both part-time and later as an Ordained Local Elder she served along with him with ter musidl and feuffenhip fair tu In 1951 the Michigan Conference of the Methodist Church named ter a Life Memter of the W.S.CS. for ter work as Conference Secretary of the Women's Society. She ably served in many offices in the local churches and Michigan District during ter lifetime. She was a devoted Christian, wife, and mother, increasing in that love and devetion as ter femily grew in numbers. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at the Strickland Funeral Home. Crystal River, Florida at a later date. Memorials may be seat to the Middleville United Methodist Church. P.O. Box 400. Middleville. Ml 49333. Arrangements were made by Strickland Funeral Heme. Crystal Riva. Florida. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 22.2004 — Page 7 Exchange Club Youths of the Month named &s Star Elementary** Young Citizen* of the Month for January, a* selected by the Exchange Club of Hasting*, are Montana Leap and Anthony Heath, with teacher Jutie Cartoon. I WH Simmons, shown here wMi teacher Tricia Kietzman, to Young Citizen of the_Monlh tor January from Pleasantview Elementary School. Hobert Jr.-Headley engagement told Cwt Andres Hobert Jr. aad Pamela Jane Headley, are pleased to announce their 14,200*. The wedding trill be performed by Pastor Don Roacce. in Coldwaaer, Mich. aad Pamela is employed at Eclipse Spa in Middleville, as a certified massage therapist A honeymoon in Hawaii win follow in Hofstra-Craft engaged Mr. and Mrs. David Hofara of Freeport art Mr. and Mr*. Gerald Craft of Chariooe their daughter, Julie Lynn Hofstra and eon. Jacob Eugene Craft. “Jewelz" will graduate thia May from Bany County Christian School in Hastings. College to start earning bar degree ia tesch- March. “Jake" is a graduate of Potterville High School. Currently he is support manager of Wblmsrt. couple plans to reside in the Lansing area. Student* at NorthMsfesm Bamantary Pamela Frwieen and Caz Mbt, shown hero with teacher Benjamin Btuinnkooi, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month tor January al St Rom School. of Huntings Young CMzsns of ths Month noootades tor January are (from left) Bailey Ogdon and BJ. LaFrance, shown here with teacher Don Schds. st 8.-O2 pan. to Kimberly and Eric Dsnuenbetg cfdrandRapide.Weighiito91bs.il ocs. snd20 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed borne by his Harold and Dr. Daniel and Dorothy Gole of Hastings Odessa erg of Kentwood. GOUL, Cassidy Devin Dole, boro on Dec. 8, Midland. Danielle is a graduate of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). She currently works as a hygimirt for Gole Dental Group in Hastings. The groom-elect ia a grartnaar of Central , Reahors in Grand Rapid*. A apring wedding is aet for April 17,2004. Haottnge Mkldto School students who have received Young CWzene of the Month Cartey and big brother Canon and Cohort aad Kathy Miner, and Roy Strong. Great grandmas are Helen Vsllier and Helen Barton. GIRL, Kylee Rayne Goble, bom at Spectrum Health on Nov. 11. 2003 to Christopher rod Christina (Tibble) Goble of Dunou. Weighing 6 honors tor January from the Exchange Club of I Inslings are (from toft) Carson Letat. Megan Upetraw, Duetto Onto son, Mtahaha MRs, Eric Pettongll and Maeve Dwyer, all SPECIAL anown wwi rrtnopBi mm* fsawima. Job Posting num ____________________________ OS. OP Complete Interior B Exterior Buffing with surface deaner and polymer sealant hemtwes fine scratches, road grime • oaMMfon 25 tn. par week. Suttm* reeums by February 13,200*. to ttoryto Bsr^mWvForbes at Chy of IlssSngs, 201 E. Mfr HOME HEALTH AIDE Male or Female NEEDED FOR ADULT CASE IN HASTINGS Fnx 249-945-9171 LAKESHORE The Soutwastam Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for January, as salaried by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Dakota Elzinga and Katie Kaufman, shown with toucher Tony Meraigfa. 306 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite 306 Battle Creek, MI 49016 01521214 40th anniversary on January 25, 2004. They were united in marriage on January 25, 1969, at Ceoai Creek Bible Church. Their children include Rodney x Jacqua Dye of Delton; James A : Kathy Bower of Hastings; and Rebecca Bower & Robert Kiser They have five grandchildren. There will be a celebration hosted by family on January 25,2004. To send them a card, please mail to: Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are August Cousineau. Emily Hart. Shelby Bagley and Tara Baker, shown with Principal John Johnston. James A Nancy Bower 3836 S. Shore Drive Delton, MI 49046 COME with MHfet Krofcr his retirement as director of Friend of the Court for Barry County at an informal gathering to take place at his office located at 102 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, on January 29, 2004, from 3M) to 5:00 pjn. �Page a - Thursday, January 22. 2004 - Ths HaaHnga Banner The monthly health clinic will be held next Wednesday. Jan. 28. al the Central Uniled Methodist Church basement from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a spaghetti supper at Fellowship Hall Friday. Feb. 6, with serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This will be oo lhe night of a home high school basketball game. Funds gained from this meal will be used for a sum­ mer mission work camp to West Virginia by 20'youth and adults from Central UMC. The church's missions committee is sponsoring this event. A fun event is coming at West Berlin Wesleyan Church Saturday. Jan. 24, with their annual chili and sleigh ride fund-raiser. The hours are from 11 am. to 4 pm. Not only do they make very good chili, but it is also fun to ride oo a sleigh pulled by draft hones over the hill countryside adjoining the church. This is on Portland Road west of Jordan Lake Road at the comer with Bliss Road. The Ionia County Historical Society will meet Wednesday. Feb. 4. to observe its 30th anniversary. They will meet al the court bouse where Joe McCord will relate tbe history of the landmark building, one of several Ionia structures built from Ionia sandstone which was quarried east of M-66 oo Quarry Road just off Riverside Drive. Arthur and Marcia Raffler have a new great-grandson. Camden Mark Raffler, bom Nov. 21. 2003, at Grand Rapids Metropolitan Hospital to their grandson. Mark, and wife Marlene Raffler of Wayland. Use grandpar­ ents are Fred and Deborah Raffler of St Johns and Wilfred and Elaine Bryson of Troy. Sunday G.R. Press listed in one of its sec­ including Carl's Supermarkets. They make cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad and some desserts. This was a morning fire. David Bulling of lake Odessa, director of Ionia Department of Public Safely (fire and police) suspected an electrical problem. A contractor had worked on the plant's boiler that morning earlier. Catherine Gallagher, age 82. is owner of the 20-year business. The business began in Grand Rapids but moved to Ionia in the 1940s. The company has been offered a temporary location if they choose to start again. On the same day, a fire destroyed a gamge west of Portland al tbe site of Tri-Counly Electric, which supplies electrical power to hundreds of square miles east and north of Lake Odessa. This fire did not disrupt the electrical produc­ tion or distribution. They will rebuild. With Wes Vandenberg newly hired as superintendent of Caledonia schools, tbe domino effect is in place at Belding, where Vandenberg had served for seven yean. He had previously taught in Lakewood schools and he is a Hastings High School graduate. A Lakewood grad, Charles Barker Sr. of Belding, has been math teacher, coach of foot­ ball, wrestling and baseball, as well as being a counsellor and most recently high school prin­ cipal, was moved to lhe superintendent's office. He has spent 34 yean in the Belding district after a few yean working in East Laming High School. Chuck grew up on Clarksville Road, youngest of the five sons of Geraldine and tbe late William Barker. The Board of Directors of the Lake Odessa Area Histrical Society met on Monday evening and set in place several items for the year 2004. The next depot open bouse will be on Saturday, Jan. 31. from 10 am. to 2 p m. John Waite will be the host. On Feb. 14 there will be a piano party. Garden Day will be on May 8. Alumni Day comes oo Saturday. June 26. Depot Day this year will honor the fami­ lies who have served the community as funer­ al directon. The proofs have arrived for the alumni book, for which many orders have been uJten. They are very attractive. There is an index showing 2,166 graduates from Lake Odessa High School from 1892 to 1961. Christina Barcroft telephoned bet parents from Rome on Tuesday noon. She had safely arrived at the apartment she will share with fellow girl students from Michigan State University who will experience their second semester of college in Italy. They arrived in London before 8 azn. London time. The twin daughters of Jodi and Glenn Desgranges turned It) azn. on Jan. 23. That date is also very important to the femily because Jan. 23 marks tbe eighth anniversary of Glenn's heart transplant, which has given him a chance to see bis daughters grow and to enjoy life with his family and community. Please notice M yop Ure eastbound oo M-50 between Bliss and *Uher roads the important message moujpd III tic end of the whitebam. -Kids hied tb^unedst Things.- ' tions Sunday dozens of business places and their long yean of service to their communi­ ties. Several have passed the 100-year mark. Among lhe later enterprises listed is Hartzler's Charter and Tours for 20 years. Ed Reiser of Brown Road returned to tinging Sunday in the choir of Central UMC. He has been absent for five months due to his late summer illness and lengthy recovery. He has been in church now for several weeks, but onlly this week did he manage the steps to tbe choir loft. The Rev. Mary SchippersDeMunter wm tbe guest speaker since the pastor was oo vacation. She is currently serv­ ing in the pulpit at the Woodland UMC. This is her weekend occupation while during the week she is oo the staff of the Woodland Eleentary school as a teacher. Thunder Floor Cloggen based in Lake Odessa under the tutelage of Robert and Lynda Warner were featured in a GR Press photo about Saturday's Mid-Winter Hot Dog Clog Hog at Bowens Mills, Yanke Springs Township. Lakewood's volleyball team, coached by Jeff Duits and led by senior Jesse Buche. won the Pon Huron Invitational meet the previous Saturday. Their record after the Saturday win was 16-4. They had won over Grosse Pointe North in the championship meet that day. Buche led the local team with 69 kills while Abby Chase had 89 assists and IS aces. One day last week the front page of the Ionia Sentinel was filled with stories of two major fires in the county. On West Lincoln Street in the city of Ionia, a fire destroyed Kay Foods. This popular name in ready-to-eat foods is seen in Spartan stores. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Vj Notice to hereby given net tie Meeting* Ctiy Count* wB be hokting * Special Workshop Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2004, at 60) p.m. The meeting wB be held in the CHy Had Count* Chamber*. 201 East Stole Street, Hooting*, Michigan, for the purpoee of dbcueeing Mure and poet practice*, goats and pcticy Issum to bo oonakbred in fie leori year 2004/2006. •ooraonei ir nun nanon peauerwng >o me wotk smcxxi, ptoaoa contact the City Clerk at 201 Eaot State Street, nestings, wuengan. or uy carang aewvso-ereo. The GUt qb pre*4da naeaaaqry raqanpatSe aiqaandeervtoMt upon kvo days notice to the HaaUnga Cay CtorK tatophono 280art 3188.» TO cal ratayagndmatWP 8612771, Pickens Marie Ewrit Q. Manahum City Clark is making progress at Thomapple Manor and welcomes visitors. She is in recovery from a broken hip followed by pneumonia. So everyone can stay in touch. Contennlhl offers the benefits of our wireless service to | by the Universal Service Fund, is a program that subsidizes telephone service so that everyone can stay In touch. If your annual household Income Is within Ufellno/Unk-Up federal Income guidelines, you may qualify to receive a I credit on your Centennial service. I Visit your local Centennial Wireless retail store for details. /fo CENTENNIAL* t KALAtoAXM 504 N. Orate Rote (2*9)2*8-3800 Open 7tey>awaok KALAMAZOO 5585 Gu* Rote. Suite 113 (2*9)349-4742 Open 7 teye a teook a e i i a a PORTAtiS OILTON POBTAOI 543 MaU Drive (2*9) 580-5000 Open 7 day* a week Feloaufrcn Food Center (2*9) 6238150 Open Tuesday-Sabjrday Me0r (2*9) 329-1901 Open Monday-Saturday Dear Annie: One of my neighbors has a 7year-old boy Hl call "Max." Max enjoys playing with my two children, but he is a very aggres­ sive child. In fact. 1 think he's downright mean. He hits my children as well as breaks their toy*. The real problem is Max'* mother. She cannot control him at all. Max bile* and hits her. She is divorced, and it's apparent that Max is a very angry child. He has been tested for ADHD, but his mother isn't interested in putting him on medication or giving him therapy. I am afraid that one day Max may hurt my children. I have tried telling the boy that he cant come over to play, but his mother sends him to my house anyway. What should I do? — Concerned in New York Dear Concerned: Talk to the mother directly. Inform her that Max is hitting your children and breaking their toys and you don't want him to play at your house. Try to be sympathetic, telling her you realize it must be difficult raising such an unhappy child, and suggeat that med­ ication and/or therapy sometimes can make a huge difference. Encourage her to do what's best for her son before his anti-social behavior foo­ lales him from his peen cooaptetdy and makes it impossible for the child to develop a healthy self-esteem. Dismayed in Illinois Dear Dismayed: Well, isn't that special We don't know if tins sophisticated and channing story is real, but we would consider tin* disre­ spectful if the family of the deceased objected. However, if it doesn't bother them, it’s no one ebe's business. to learn Dear Annie: I read the tetter from 'My Son Is Suffering," whose 8-year-old son ha* ADHD and behavior problems, and was removed from his public school. He was offered three hours of in-home tutoring instead. You gave her some suggestions, inrhiding talking to the pettiatririati about medkatioo, asking the achool about rehnhurarment for spectal-ed program, elsewhere and contacting CHADD Pleaae tell her that the IDEA law gives each child the right to be educated in the pub­ lic achool. and if special ed classes are not available there, the achool haa a reaponsHlity to send him elsewhere to get what he needs. There are two good Web shea for Dear Annie: rm 14 yean old and have a little information on her legal rights: sister in the grade below me. "Jane” is very pop­ wrightslaw.com and the Federation for ular, and Pm not Even my friends think she is Children with Special Needs Web site, prettier than I am. At home, Jane is the golden fcsn.org. child. If I do something wrong, my parents will In order to qualify, she needs to have her yell at me, but if Jane does the exact same thing, son evaluated both by a behavioral psycholo­ they won't say a word. gist and a pediatric psychiatrist - Did it bl I love Jane a lot but sometimes I feel more like her mother than her sister. Tbe wont part is Montana that Jane got a boyfriend a few weeks ago and I Dear Did It Thank yon for tbe addhional cant talk to her any more. How can I get her to references. Of course, parents must be wiling open up to me? - Crying in Kansas to send tbe child somewhere else, and not all Dear Crying: You seem both resentful of Jane parents are. Here's more: and desperate for her attention. It’s hard to have Dear Annie: I am an aduk with ADHD and Mis* Popularity for a sister. If you want Jane to the mother of two children with ADHD. I also confide in you, let her know you are available am a middle-school English teacher: I sympaand discreet; but the rest is up to her. In the . thine.with.the mother in the. fetter, buna fncaniiifie, work otfyotfiown interests, and, af teacher. I alao sympathize with the teacher you get older, you will find that Jane's charisma who is responsible for controlling her class­ is less of an issue. Hang in there. roan. I often deal with students who are so out of control that they ate a constant distraction. They talk out of turn, walk around the room, hit others, throw things and even stand in Dear Annie: I am a 62-year-oid woman. their seats. The students who are Hying to When I wu 3 years old. my mother left me to be leant become frustrated, and e—eryooe loses raized by my father's family. I didn't bear from out her again until rhe sent a card for my 34th birth­ When our sons were diagnosed many years day. After that, we began correspoodiag fairly ago, we were blessed with a doctor who laid regularly, and visited each other two or three it oo the line for my husband and me. He said, times.. "You wiD be of no ure to your sons until yon Four yean ago, my father pasted away. My understand that this ia not your children's stepmother, who had been married so Ded far problem - this is a change for your whole over 50 yean, did not include my mother's name family. Cope or lore.in the death notice. This upset my mother, who Our sons are now bona students, self­ said 1 should have been more aggressive about assured, controlled young men who under­ seeing that this was taken care of. She became stand that while they may learn differently, it angry told has ignored me ever since. b not an excuse to do lea than their teat For two yean after my father's deash. 1 sent They realize they need to structure them­ cards and notes to my mother on special oepaselves differently in order to succeed in sioos, but I never received a reply, so I finally today's society. Alao, because of their med­ gave up. My preacher says to mead your differ­ ications, they are serious about na taking ences, but I don’t know how to do this. Do you have any suggestions? - Sad in Florida drugs a alcoboL a this would risk their lives. Dear Florida: This is not your fauh. A woman My oldest eon will be starti^ college next who could abandon her child for 31 yean, then fell with 16 college credits earned from cut off ail contact because she wasn't listed in advanced high adtool clam wot. No one her ex-husband's death notice, does not sound gave him that accomplishment He earned it mentally healthy. You have done everything He ia respected by his peen and the leaching possible to mend fences, but your mother is staff. Not only are we prood of him, but he is unwilling or unable to do her pen. Since you are proud of himself. That is the greatest accom­ having such a hard time accepting tbe situation, plishment of all — A Teacher, a Learner, aad please talk to your preacher or a counselor about Best of AIL a Mom ways to let this go. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Amt Landen coiumn. Please e-mail Charismatic sister Mend with mom? Morbid mooning Exproaskxi should not bn limited. Through LHsHne/Llnk-Up, qualified Individuals. Llfellne/Unk-Up, which Is supported Mean little kid Dear Annie: I recently have been told by a very reputable source about a wake for a deceased male here in central Illinois. Apparently, h is a tradition of some of the deceased's family member* to mourn his demfoe by exposing their buttocks in unison toward the deceased's home. I view this practice of "mooning" as not only uncouth, but also extremely disrespectful toward the deceased. What do you say? - your questions to anniesmailboxMcomcastnet or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. lb find out more bbout Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creston Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visri the Creston Syndicate Web page at www.cre- aton.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. OrtrerOwnsr Operator Owner Oporators a Hoot Owners Wanted Daily Dortiretort naw available In your arsa. Earn 81,700 to $2600tasek • Paidweekly ■ Fuel card - Discount tuoi ■STvanoprovidod . halloa — -t-a to, » * -r • Mites pac io onunranori Signon and receive a 81.000 bonus Sign-on by 1®l»4to receive a free winter jacket. CaM 800447-6173 Ext 8413 or 8438 �services, weddings. funerals, etc. The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 22.2004 — Page 9 A History of Woodbnd Township, Barry County III By Joyce Wetebredrt A History of Woodland, Township, Bany Comfy III. as written by A.W. Dillenback for the Woodland News in 1911. this manuscript was extractedfrom the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given to us by the latt Catherine Lucas. We have used this manuscript as a reference on several occasions but have had several requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Dilimback writes: Mnreh 16, 1911 Under an act of the Legislature, approved Feb. 16. 1842. town 4 north, range 7 west, was set off from Hastings Township and called Woodland for reasons already staled in previous items. Soon after this, on the first Monday in April following. was held the first town meet­ ing. or election, ever held in Woodland. At this meeting 21 votes were polled, and it is quite probable that every resident voter living inside the border lines of the township was present. A full list of township officers were chosen. It appears that at that time there were more town officials than there are at de present time. At this meeting the following residents were elected to the different offices: supervisor, Henry H. Smoke; clerk. Samuel S. Haight; treasurer. John A. Jordan; justice of the peace, Charles Palmerton. Acy Wheeler. Jonathan Haight and Henry H. Smoke; highway commis­ sioners. A. Boardman Cooper and Samuel S. Haight; overseers of the poor. Nehemiah Lovell well and Oriien Jordan; constables, Jerome Palmerton. A.B. Cooper and Oriien Jordan; assessors, Asa Wheeler and Nehemiah Lovewell. At this meeting $150 was voted for incidental expenses. This township meeting was held 69 years ago next mouth and only 21 voles were polled and today for a number of years we have had between four and five hundred names on the register who are eligible to vole. I necessarily cabin on Jesse Townsend’s farm on Section 30 on the west town line where Townsend had commenced pioneering some time before. Mr. Holmes used to recall the fact and relate the story wKh a smile, that he and family were inclined to think sometimes that it rained much harder in some parts of that cabin than it did out­ side. However, it was not long until he had a log cabin erected on his own land on Section 29 and they lived in that cabin for weeks without any window or doors and in those needy circum­ stances his faithful wife would become almost frantic at times fearing that the wild animals of the surrounding forest might enter and carry away and devour some of their children. Early and late Mr. Holmes would work on and doubt­ less no other pioneer ever worked harder to remove the forests of his land and change them into fertile fields than he did and through his industry, economy and strict attention to busi­ ness for about 50 yean he had changed his con­ dition, that of almost poverty, to a condition of such wealth, that at one time he was the largest taxpayer in Woodland. Mr. Holmes was always an earnest church worker and probably he gave us much or more money to build church bouses and the support of the ministry than any other one resident of Woodland. He lived for a number of years retired in this village and regardless of !us hard work and toilsome life he lived to the ripe old age of about 92 years. Two of his children yet live in Woodland - Mrs. Oversmith and Philo R. of this village. He and wife lived on this farm tbe rest of their lives, however, his wife preceded him in death a number of years. There are many who will remember him as he lived and was tenderly cared for by his daughter. Matilda, or Mrs. Meyers, until a ripe oid age. Mr. McArthur's people raised a large family of children of which six sons and three daughters are yet living and it must be a well-known fact that a man raising such a large family of children in the howling wilderness of Woodland 60 years ago, that he and his wife must have been people of industry and economy, and doubtless he cleared more Sm TIME TO TIME, pg. 18 0R6ANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR WANTED Hostings First United Methodist Church has opportunities available to join our Worship Team. The following positions are open either individually or in combination: " I The First Celebration, and the First Ttapdy So Far As Known- The McArthur Farofly* In the early part of 1843, John McArthur commenced pioneering on Section 20. but not having land enough there, he disposed of that and settled on Section 21, on the same spot of ground where his son-in-law, Wesley Meyers, now lives. The Law Office of James J. Goulooze Am tu: 259 S. East Street Freeport, MI 49325 Ph. 269-945-2255 Fax: 616-765-3712 * Criminal * BanFnptcy ■ Drunk Driving * Family Law K * Driver’s License Restoration • Estate was Kilpatrick Church butt in 1871, dedi­ moved from the comer of Barnum and cated in 1872, was struck by lightening in The former Holmes Church Durkee Roads to the west of Kilpatrick 1933 and burned lo the ground. This Church and ?n 1933 and still stands on church stood on the comer of then M-14, the hM today. (2004) now M-66 and Barnum Road. had io make this week's item short to give room as there are some quite lengthy letters and arti­ cles that are to be printed in the columns of the Woodland News. March 23,1911 Oriien Jordan located his land about the time that tbe bachelors came here. He, in company with two other men. walked from Macomb County to Woodland. The most of the way they were guided only by Indian trails or section lines “y °*^ -­ real early ptonMn had. except that soroe'had competes, maps or land charts. Mr. Jordan use (sic) to remark that they, on this trip, traveled as far as 35 miles between settlers, and he often told the story that after finding his land, he and the other two men slept the first night under a tree that held three bear cubs. They kept up a camp fire all night to keep the mother bear away and shot the cubs in the morning. However. Jordan did not come here to settle permanently on his land until »84l, when he found Henry H. Smoke and David Hyat located on the same Section No. 3. Mr. Jordan's means were very limited in that early day and he and his faithful wife toiled very bard to build up a home and maintain their large family Mr. Jordan was a quiet and well disposed citizen and held a number of different township offices. He and wife lived on this farm until death and they both lived to a ripe old age. The old home is now owned and occupied by his son. Dayton. In 1842 Ebenezer Sawdy came into Woodland from Orleans County. New York Stale, and set­ tled on Section 15 and lived on tins farm until his death, which occur.vd over 20 years ago. He and his wife, she who cheerfully shared the toils, anxieties and perplexities of pioneering and nothing but the great forests confronting them on every hand, endured many hardships. Mr. Sawdy was not as extensive a farmer as many others, but always abundantly provided for his household. He served Woodland many years as a township official, holding the office of justice probably as many years as any other one man and was regarded in those days as the best qual­ ified justice in the township. He never could be moved or wavered by the witty or tins sarewd schemes of attorney*. but made his own rulings independent, on his knowledge of justice, law and testimony. His wife survived him for many years and lived to the ripe old age of about 86 years and died but a few years ago at the home of her son, EA. Sawdy. James H. and Willard Sawdy are also two of the sons yet living in Woodland. Isaac Barnum located in Woodland in 1842 on the farm now owned and occupied by Joseph Wagamon. He and wife lived there until grooved by death many years ago. They had a wgy large family of children and were in poor sag needy circumstances for many years, but he iiMftanilj like many other pioneers toiled early aad late for maintenance (sic) and after many yean of endurance they succeeded, and those nee^F circumstances of which he and his family were objected to. impressed upon the minds of his cMdren principles of industry and economy a* nearty all of his sons. Henry I.. Elijah P.. John R. and Albert Barnum, became wealthy farmers. These seas «e all dead but they yet are well remembered by the most of our citizens as being very industrious, honorable and quiet citizens. Levi Holnut first came to Woodland in 1842 to look at land fat he had previously bought on Section 29. He walked tbe entire di<unce from Detroit to this township and back as far as Jackson, la 1143 moved here with hi* family to commence pioneering on his land which like many other locafaie, was a fiat, level surface, and such lands were always covered with a heavy, dense and mamivc forest. Not having any shanty on his land- far that entire section then was an unbroken foreu ■ he moved over into a fThankyou “The Hometown Boys” would like to thank all our customers who saved money on their auto repairs and tires in 2003. If you had auto repairs or purchased tires at any place other than Wilder’s Tire and AtAo ... I guarantee that you’ve jAid top . much. Let us save you money in 2004. Wilder s Tire & Auto Service S I s I — * 8 1 linl-.n St IUiih.k 269-9 18-2 192 ^Michigan Home Feme Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! 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"I expected a little more defense from them." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “I said after tbe first quarter that we're not going to be able to hang with these guys if we let them have twenty points. We don't play that style of game." The Trojans led 2-0 on a Chase VandenBerg bucket, but never again. A shot in the closing seconds of the first quarter by TK's Bren Knight put the score at 21-20 in favor of the visiting Vikes. It was the last bucket the Trojans would have for some time. Farrell was just happy that bis offense wan able to keep up with the Trojans ia the first quarter. Lakewood opened tbe second quarter with a 17-0 run. TK's first points came on a VandenBerg free throw with 2:44 left before tbe half. Ute Trojans managed just six points in the quarter, as Lakewood built a 44-26 half-time lead. The Viking student section started their "It's all over,” chant with two minutes left to go in the game, but the Tritjam were never really in it after the second quarter begasi. By that point ia the fourth quarter, the Lakewood starters bed already been on the bench for sometime, and the Wag reserves were building on the lead. “Pat Morris sard Tynvis Wilted came off the beach and gave us some instant offense Senior Bratt Knight and the root of the Trojans found things awfully difficult down low thanks to the physical defense provided by Cflnt Tobias and the rest of the Vikings in Lakewood's 01-42 win In MMdtovMe Tuesday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) said Farrell. They could probably he starters. Teams aren't used to players coating ia and scoring like that, usually a guy comes in and is just giving somebody a break." The Wags were on fire from the floor, shooting a romhmnd 53-peroent, and hatting 68-percent of their free throws. Mostly because many of their shots came osdy inches away from the basket. Willard finished with 16 points, moot com­ ing on easy shots down low ia the second half The Vikings dmniaated under tbe basket The Vtiitp’ otter .big bodies, Marc Miller and Clint Tobias, couldn't be slowed down by tbe Trojans. Willard. Tobias, jufeMiUer each bad eight rebounds in tbe game. Tobias led I eknwood with 21 points aad also had six steals, while Miller scored tea points. Tyler Begiin also tossed in tea points for tbe Vikes. TK's only double digit scorerww Knight is that fail Having teams doesn’t mean it can’t be super “but it's also one of the softest When a teem comes in with that kind of size and physical strength, they just man handle us. We just did­ n’t have a hope of gening a rebound on either Lakewood junior Tyler Begun uneaten pete Mkldtevflte's Cheeo VandenBerg for two of hie ton potato against the Trojan's Tueeday night. (Photo by Bratt Brarner) evening. “This was a very physical game tonight," said Farrell. “Our kids played great defense again Untight" Tobim had an outstanding all around game far fee Vikings, leading fee teem wife 16 points, 12 tubmmds, and seven strait. Thelen Striated fee evening with 14 points for the Lake Odessa. Vikes. and Morris tossed in 12. Flaying at home for the first time since December 16. the Vikings scored their second Capital Area Activities Conference 3 win of the season 56-41 over Williamston Friday There have been people tafloag **ti writing about bow this year's Super Bowl should be a teal saoozac Of come none of them say they’re not watching. Nobody outside of Boston, or the Carolinas is excited to see this game. They say there are no alan. There's no Randy Moss, or Kun Warner, or Brett Favre, or Terrell Owens. Or better yet. day tore an entire crew of flashy players. Hare aren't any units, like the Ram offense's Greatest Show on Turf. or the vaunted of their minuses. Lakewood won almost all the loose bells in the first three quarters, but the Trojan beach got after it “It's a shame that the guys that play tbe hardest are the guys that don't get on tbe floor Thmpa Bay defense from a year ago. Sowhat? The Rams, and Darranem. and the flashy superstars of tbe NFL aren't there because their teams aren't at good as the Panthers or the Patriots. At tbe very least they didn't take advantage of their opportunities as well as the Super Bowl bound crews. That's what the Panthers and Patriots hare been masters of this season. Some people would just say that the Panthers and Patriots have been lucky. Luck won't win a team 14 games in a row. If it does, it just backs up the reasoning that one would rather be lucky than good. Being good is something you can control. Being lucky Textbook performance in 4th quarter puts DK past Devils Gull Lake came to Delton Tuesday night oo a roll. Tbe Blue Devil vafsity boys' bas­ ketball team had won six in a row. and had a 7-1 record overall. The streak stopped at DK, with tbe Panthers taking a 69-62 victory between the two teams that could meet again in district play at Lakewood in March. The Panthen convened ten of their 13 field goal attempts in the fourth quarter to seal the ream." “No. but there’s an M and an E" Wasn't it the Patriots who came out of the tunnel as a team in their last Super Bowl performance rather than having the offense or the defense introduced as individuals? And didn't they win? I'm sure Peyton Manning wishes he was Jake Delhomme right about now. and Warren TKRaaud-ap Lakewood Rauud-up end." The Trojan subs like Ryan Weeaie, Bobby Hebert. Jake DeVries, Brandon Wilson and tbe rest who came in late in the game didn't pull tbe score any closer, but made file most is not Football's a team game, remember? As far as I can see. these are the two best reams. Why don't we honor the team in professional sports anymore. Too many athletes seem to know the sarcastic comeback to this common motivational phrase. "There's no I in had contained for in the opening half. "We bit aome big shots down tte stretch in tte fowfe quarter and made our free throws," sard Farrell. Lakewood went 13 of 18 from the charity stripe, with all the freebies coming in the sec­ ond half, despite a very tight ball fee entire tnai mucn, *uu notznueter. The Trojans have had a tough time playing physical basketball lately, and are 1-5 since Christmas break, after starting out 3-1. Tbe more finesse reams like Byron Center and Holland Christian we compete with very well. The tough, strong, physical, football minded teams, they've really bandied us.” Tbe Trojans will have to hope Drew Neitzel and Wyoming Park warn to play a finesse game, when they host die another set of Vikings on Friday night Lakewood also gets back into league play Friday with a Capital Area Activities Conference 3 match-up against DeWitt in night “This is a huge win for this team," said Farrell, who's team is now 2-1 in league play. Junior Corey Thelen posted the Vikings ahead of tbe visiting Hornets 18-17 at the half with a throe-point bucket just before tbe buzzer, then Lakewood would score more points in the second half than the two teams TK evened its O-K Gold record to 2-2 with an 84-74 win at Byron Censer Friday night The Bulldogs had a 63-61 advantage head­ ing into fee fourth quarter, when fee Dejans went on a 23-11 run to done out the ball game. TK junior Jon Yeazel exploded for 34 points in the game. Knight alao helped breath aome life into the Trojan offense with 25 points. Brandon Wilson aad Trevor Manning each had seven points for TK. The Panthers will try to continue their win­ ning ways when they host Pennfield in Kalamazoo Valley Association action Friday nighL then its a trip to Hastings on Tuesday. deal. "1 was just proud of the way the kids fin­ ished that pen," said Delton coach Mike Mohn, “ and we got three offensive rebounds in the last 25 seconds to give us aa opportu­ nity to keep fee ball and knock down some Sapp would trade spots with Ted Washington. Don’t say there aren't stars. Tom Brady has never lost a playoff game. Didn’t' Stephen Davis used to be a big name. Both defenses are outstanding. But none of them are break­ ing records, yer. None of them are running their mouths off. And none of them have commercials on TV every 25 seconds, and everybody knows that's what the Super Bowl is really all about The guy who sits awfully close to my desk is awfully proud of his 34-year streak of not watching Super Bowls. Of course, he doesn't watch baseball either. The Cubbies and Red Sox in the World Series might have brought him back, but it would take a real mir­ acle for him to get beck to the Super Bowl. The Lions would d have to be in it Even more free throws." Tbe win improved Delton's overall record to 3-4. and is the second win in a row for the Panthers, who also improved their KVA record to 2-2 last Friday with a win over then he would only watch begrudgingly. I just hope if the Lions make it they do it like the Pals and Panthers have. Let's get some defense ia Detroit and a quarterback that knows which jersey 's belong to his team­ mates. and a running back who can do a decent job of not running into those other jer­ Galesburg-Augusta. “That was a big win for us." said Mohn of tbe win at Galesburg, “h's kind of gotten us in the winning mode." Delton got huge games from Jeff Younglove aad Nathan Farrell against Gull Lake. They each tossed in 15 points oo the night. while Kris Oglesbee added 11. “We're finally getting our feet underneath seys. Oh no. I said if. I meant when they make it The Super Bowl is a holiday. People gather together with family cr friends. They spend lots of money. Instead of celebrating the arrival of a fat man in a red suit or a giant Rabbit with a basket of eggs, we celebrate what has become the new national past-time, us," said Mohn. The winning trend started with the 81-44 win al Galesburg, in which all 12 Panthers watching TV. I say the best thing to save tbe made for TV spectacle that is football’s championship, and make it about a game again is a pair of teams like these battling it out Now. if only scored. “We needed a win oo that Friday," said the game was in Ann Arbor. Green Bay. nr even New Jersey it'd be perfect. I hope somebody wins by six points in double overtime when somebody from a foot­ ball powerhouse like Utah scores a freak touchdown to finish the contest Oh wait that already happened. That's why the Greatest Show on Turf will be watch­ Mohn. Brandon Link ted Delton with 13 points. Brandon Lester and Tyler Blacken each added ing the game just like you and me. 12. and Zac Culbert tossed in ten. I Daflon junior Brandon Link Mpe a hook shot Delton's Corrie Latta bullies his way through the lane for a shot against Rams on Friday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) over a Ram defender in the Panthers' 81-44 KVA win on Friday evening in Otoeeburg. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �The Hsstrigs Berner - Thursday. January 22.2004 - Pege 11 Saxon offense now needs to catch up with its D by Brett Bremer Sports Editor So far thia season the Saxon vanity boys' basketball team baa shown flashes of solid play, but haven't really been able to pet together a complete game as they've gotten off to a 1-8 start At Catvia Cbristtm Tuesday night, tbe Saxons hung around with tbe talented Squires, but fell 6341, and the Saxons are getting a little tired of hanging around. “Calvin is a very solid team, very athletic. It was kind of a repeat of a lot of our games. We do a lot of good things. We're just not doing enough to win," Mid Heelings' conch Doo Schils. Tbe Squire offense came out and bad a big first quarter, as tbe hosts built a 20-12 lead at the end of one then polled away further for the rest of tbe first half. “We got off to kind of a slow start in the first half," said Schils. “We weren’t as physi­ cal as I would like us to be." Calvin Christian led 34-22 at the intermis­ sion. Tbe lead hung between ten and 12 points for much ofthe remainder of the evening. The Saxons got as close as seven points down, but never could find dial extra stop, or extn rebound, to help them get over the hump. "Especially in the second half. I thought we played some very good basketball." said Schils. “1 thought we rebounded well, and we were able to push tbe ball out and we attacked the basket much better." Tyler Tuthill led Hastings with 21 points. Justin Pratt was next with nine. “Tyler Tuthill had a very good offensive game against Calvin, and (Drew) Whitney’s had some big night’s too. We just don't get two or three guys going. We're concentrating on being more aggressive looking for shots, and when they've got it to knock it down.” said Schils. The 51-point performance by the Saxons Tuesday was a virtual offensive explosion after Friday night’s 38-30 loss to Caledonia in Hastings. It wasn't a pretty offensive performance by either team Friday. "At tbe beginning of the year our defense was hurting us." said Schils, “but lately it's our offense." The two teams went into the half tied al 16 after a buzzer bearer by Caledonia's Tyler Ybema for two-points, then Ybema opened the scoring in the third quarter with a threepoint bucket and the Scots never trailed again. With two minutes to go the Caledonia lead, which had been as many as seven points ia the fourth quarter, was cut to 31-30 on a 3-poinier by Whitney. Haningi wouldn't score again, and the Scots wet* seven of eight from the free throw line the test of the way. Hastings shot just 2S-percent from the floor the entire game, the Scots wetent much bet­ ter with 27-percent The Scots had only 14 turnovers, as they played a very patient sec­ ond half for the most pan. "We didn't get many rhythm shots," said Schils. “Shots where you catch the ball in good shooting position. We were forcing shots. We've got to get better at putting the ball on the floor aad setting up open team­ mates." On the other end of the floor the Saxon defease forced the Scots to shoot junipers, and they just weren't falling. “We knew coming in it was going to be that way." said Scot coach Jason Vander Woude. “We knew we were going to have to knock down 15-fbot shots and we weren't going to bet to the basket because they help so well." Abe Mulvihill, aad the rest of the Scots bad a sizable height advantage tn lhe post, but Hastings' Tyler Tuthill comes flying down the lane and tries to maneuver his body around Caledonia's Max Larson during the first half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Hastings help defense came fast and forced Bremer) ., Caledonia's poW'ptayera to kick the ball back ixyjfqwfrfcb -iff! i.. . <vi« *iJ m r.uw The Saxons' Joey Aspinail leans over Caledonia's Ryan Rogers In an attempt for two points in the first half of the Fighting Soots' 38-30 win in Hastings Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "I was very worried about their athletic abilities," said Schils. "That's the area of our defense we've improved, where we help. It's about thinking and being physical, and that's working." The Saxons were led offensively by Whitney's II points. Tuthill was next for Hastings with seven, Ybema was tbe only Scot scorer in double- figures, be finished with ten points. Abe Mulvihill had eight points snd eight rebounds for the Scuts, while Ryan Rogen tossed in nine points. Hsttinp fleet Mother tough task Friday night, as they travel to take on South Wrestlers can say ‘We’re number one/ for now by Brett Bresner Sports Editor As of Tuesday morning according to tbe Michigan Wrestling Association polls the Saxons are the top ranked team in Division 2 in the state. One spot ahead of tbe Lakewood Vikings, and three spots ahead of TK's Trojans. It had to happen eventually with tbe kind of wins tbe Saxons have been scoring of late. Once a g ain the Saxon wrestlers spread out to take on two tournaments Saturday, and once again they earned themselves two first place titles. At tbe Gary Riven Memorial Tournament in Lowell the Saxon vanity improved ha dual meet record io 16-0 oo the season with a per­ fect 3-0 day. which included a 38-31 win over the host Red Arrows in tbe finals. Tbe Red Arrows are currently ranked sixth in Division 2. “Lowell has an outstanding team and always wrestles up at home," said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. “We knew they would be a good match in tbe finals, and felt fortu­ nate to come away with the win." The team reached the finals by first defeat­ ing Whitehall 65-12, Plainwell 65-8, and Belding 69-9 in pool action, before besting Stevensvilk-Lakeshore in the semifinals 45- 18. Winning five matches at Lowell for the Saxons were RJ Morgan. Jeff Allen, Scott Redman, and Dan Blair. Winning four match­ es were Rusty Burgdorf. Chad Ferguson. Tom Rowse, Ryan Ferguson. Matt Lipstraw. Kyle Quads, and Heath VanBelkum. The Saxons finished first and last at their own Hastings B Team Tournament Saturday. The Saxons entered both a B and a C team. The B team went 5-0. while the C squad was 0-5 on the day. Tbe B team took victories over Hudsonville B. Ottawa Hills. Hopkins. Grandville B. and Reeths Puffier. Winning five matches at the B Team Tournament for Hastings were Tun Aspinail. Jeremy Redman. Tyler Heath, and Richard Harper. Winning four matches were Jordan Tyrell, Mitch Gahan. Brandon Black. Ashtin King, Joel Maiville. and Eric Duits. Hastings' coaches Goggins and Dennis Redman earned their 100th career coaching victory in the 69-6 win over Caledonia last week Wednesday. “I only have about 400 more to catch Tom Lehman, so it's not really that big a deal." said Goggins after the match. "(Bob) Veitch is pushing what, about three hundred. It's nice. It just means you stuck it out fora few years. that's all." The Saxons had three pins in the match, two technical falls, and two major decisions, as they won all but one of the weight classes. “We re a good team." said Caledonia coach Jim Maxim. "They're a great team. We're young, and that was a whooping." Later he changed his mind. “There are good teams. There are great against Whit Wesenberg at 215 to give tbe hosts a 19-6 lead, and the Saxons scored st least a major decision in each of tbe remain­ ing matches, which included wins by Morgan, Chad Ferguson, and Ryan Ferguson. Burgdorf, Steve Case, Alien, and Lipstraw bad their hands raised when tbe Scots failed to send a wrestler to the mat in their flights. The Saxons continue their march towards a third straight O-K Gold title tonight when they travel to Wayland to take on the WUOCalS. teams, and there are phenomenal teams. They're a phenomenal team. Hopefully some­ day in the near future, maybe in tbe next cou­ ple years we'U be like Hastings." One thing Caledonia win need to get to that point is larger numbers. Tbe Scots had to give up 24 points with voids in tbe line-up at four different flights. . . Quada, Blair, Jake Armour, and Rowse earned tbe Saxon pins on tbe evening. Quada started off the match by putting Robert Reiter on his back 43-seconds into the 152-pound match. Scott Redman followed that up with a major decision. 13-2, against state qualifier Frank D’Amico. Next came Blair's pin of Aaron Gill­ Franklin in 53-seconds, followed by Caledonia's only victory of tbe evening. At 189 tbe Scots' Ted McCoy pinned VanBelkum in 2:37. Mike Morehouse took a 9-7 decision The Saxon JV and B wrestling teams celebrate their championship at Saturday's B Team Invitational in Hastings. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) Hastings' Kyle Quada (top) keeps his toes on the mat as he puts Caledonia's Robert Reiter on his back in the first period of their 152-pound match last Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bretner) Wesenberg back down to the mat in their match last week Wednesday, which Morehouse wound up winning 9-7. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 12 - Ihuraday. Jmuvy 22.2004 - The Hastings Banna? Saxon spikers go 0-3 then take third place title Tbe Saxon vanity volleyball squad came out of tbe Greenville Tournament Saturday with a third place trophy. The Saxons were 2-3 on the day in the 12 team tournament, but after falling in their first three matches came back to win the consola­ tion round. “Whatever makes you happy." Saxon coach Gina McMahon told her players about how to look at their day. “We did win some matches, and that's what the girls needed." The Saxons were 0-3 after pool play losses to Kent City. Charlotte, and Tri-County and were seeded 12th out of the 12 teams, fourth ia the consolation bracket The Saxons them promptly defeated Central Montcalm 15-5, 15-5, and Lansing Everett 15-11, 15-14 to OFFICE BUILDINC FOR SALE BY OH S17M00 808 iMt IMnM Street HaaevaOfrUnte earn lhe hardware. The Saxons desperately needed sane wins to build confidence, but they should have bad a couple more wins oo the day. “We should have beaten Kent City and Tri­ County." said McMahon. "They were little girls and they were not good teams and we played to their level. Chariooe probably was lhe toughest team we played, and we played our best jame." The Saxons fell to Chariooe 15-13, 15-7. sandwiched between the losses to Kent City (15-10, 16-14) and Tri-County (15-10, 16­ 14). Hastings is still trying to find a way to keep from playing to their opponents level, and just bring its A game every time out on the court. 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Playing no their home court could help the Saxons with some of the mental problems in their game, but it didn't in the team's home opener Thursday against Thomappie Kellogg. The Trojans best the Saxons in O-K Gold “We pteyed poorly," said McMahon “We played pretty strong in the first half of the first game, and it was all down hill." The game was tied 6-6 early on. "That's when they pulled ahead and never looked beck." McMahcn said of the Tojans. “And that’s when we started losing the men­ tal stuff again." The Saxons seemed to be a little on edge. “It was our first hate match and they were very, very nervous," said McMahon “One player gets down and out. and then they all get down, and then it trickles over to the bench." Kobe Lawrence led the Saxon squad with 12 digs and one ace. VtetBoven had five kills. HopefttUy. those home modi jitten wifi be gone aa the Saxons look for their first O-K Gold win against Wyoming Mt in Hastings tonight After that it's just a short trip down lhe road to Delton on Saturday fa the Delton Invitational, which includes the TK Trojans, Delton, Hamilton. Kalamazoo Christian. action 15-7,15-4. Potterville, and Bellevue. things." McMahon did say she saw some improve­ ment in her team as the day went on. Jen Quada led the learn with 17 aces on the day. ■... ■ , ■ ■ ■ “She was very powerful, very strong, very consistent with her serving." said McMahon. ■“Teams had a very bard time trying to pass her serves." Jamie VmBoven also had a solid day next to the net for the Saxons. She finished with a Classes Held on T/Th Enrollment packets available outside the Preschool classroom or call (269) 623-9318 t'4-year-old MSRP Program \ Classes held on M/T/Th/F Preschool Round-Up Babysitting will be available during Round-Up! March 2,2004 7:00-8:00 p.m. Elementary School Conference Room — BARRY COUNTY Camp Algonquin Vikes were 3 points from elimination in Mason finals The Lakewood volleyball team pulled off a miraculous comeback Saturday in the finals of the Mason Invitational to win for the sec­ ond straight week. After losing the first game of the final 25­ 16 to Flint Carman-Ainsworth's Cavaliers and trailing 22-14 in tbe second game. Lakewood battled back with gutsy defense and just enough offense to pull out a 28-26 win. Thea in game 3. a seesaw battle ended on a tip by Jesse Buche to win the match 15­ 13. The day began with pool play for the Vikings as they defeated Mason, Williamston and Grand Ledge in succession. To close pool play. Lakewood battled Flint CarmanAinsworth. Lakewood won the first game handily 25-9. but being a game of streaks and momentum, volleyball can change quickly and Carman-Ainsworth came back to win the second game 25-17. That would become Lakewood's first split of the season. “We faced them on January 3 in Baade Creek and won 16-14,15-4 so it wasn't a sar- Sm LAKEWOOD, pefe 13 Looking for Birthday Parties, 412 Haynes Loop Drive, Hastings, MI 49058 12691945-7777 Owner: Matt Spencer Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m. Saturday 10-3 p.m. - Others by Appt. �The Hastinga Banner — Thursday. January 22.2004 — Page 13 DK and TK both come up short at Rogers’ Invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor frustration of their coach, lhe Panthers fell apart in the secnod game and fell 15-8. The Panthers had a very balanced offensive attack on the day. Shannah Fisher led the team with 21 kills, while Roxann Huisman had 19 and Shanna The Delton vanity volleyball team had two splits and two losses, to fall short of advancing beyond pool play at the Rogen* Invitational on Saturday in ^Th^most consitent thing for the Panthen was their inconsistency through­ out the day. DK started off with a 15-17.10-15 loss to Benton Harbor. “We had a rough day," said coach Kelly Yoder. “We were up and down the whole day. After the first game against Benton Harbor, I told them they looked like a seventh grade team." Things appeared to have turned around in the second match of the day, and the Panthers came out and took a 15-8 win over the host Golden Hawks in game one. But the Panthers turned right around and fell 7-15 in game two. “Against Rogers we played really well the first game and we won," said Yoder. “Then to start the second game we could­ n't return their serve. You can only come See ROGERS INVITE, p<e 13 rrmOFMKHMMN FMMMI COURT COUNTY OF BARRY After a 13-15. 11-15 loss to Sparta, the Panthers bad their biggest swing of the Strong serving and good passing led to DK taking a 15-9 win in the first game against Godwin Heights. Then, to the leapt togotorakillinthellrst game against Godwin Saturday, a 15-9 Delton the Trojans wins came by pin. TK got pins from Tom Winwright at 112, Mike McKeown 125, Josh Bowerman 135, Ryan Fletke 140. Ben Ybema MO, Adam Loveless 215. and Mau Potter at 275 Also winning their marches for the Trojans were Breu Tinker al 103. Justin Lewis at 119 Brian Cuneo at 145. Kalani Garber 152. and Andrew Reeder al 171. TK takes oo Byran Center in O-K Gold Lakewood fia a .earn wurnameiU Saturday. LAKEWOOD, continued from page 12 prise that they played us tough." said Lakewood coach Jeff Duits. "They have a girt that could just hammer the ball and if we didn't block it, very seldom would we dig it So Saturday we tried to keep the ball away from her. but our passing game wouldn't let us keep the ball where we wanted." Lakewood entered tournament play as the lop seed and received a first round bye. In tbe semifinal. Lakewood faced Grand Ledge for the second time of tbe day and won 25-15. 25-19. The final against Carman-Ainsworth was a battle that would last 1 and 1/2 hours and include scoreboard problems, controversial calls, and play that ranged from sloppy to brilliant. “We just played so bad all day that when we lost lhe first game of the final and got down 22-<4 in the second. I don't think any­ one thought we would come back." said Duits. “But it's a credit to tbe heart of tbe team and the will to win of its players that we pulled it off. 1 am learning so much about his team. Last week we played flawlessly in win­ ning at Port Huron and this week to win when playing so bad shows the character of cur players, especially our seniors." Lakewood fought back from that 22-14 second game deficit to tie tbe game at 23. Tbe Cavaliers got a side out to serve for the game but Lakewood got a kill from Buche to tie it again. Lakewood got the advantage at 27-26 and Carman-Ainsworth hit the ball into the net to even the final at one game a piece. In game 3 Lakewood jumped to a 5-0 lead only to watch Carman-Ainsworth fight back to lead 7-6. The score went back and forth for the next few moments. At 13-13, CarmanAinsworth was called for a net violation. Then Abby Chase served for the win. The Cavaliers attacked a ball that was dug by Katie MacDonald. She passed to Jesse Buche who had switched positions and was playing right-side. Buche went up and dumped tbe ball behind the blocker and tbe celebration was on. “As usual we got play from someone unex­ pected," said Duits. “One of our players is away right now so Stephanie Hynes and Emily Duits had to fill in and did a great job filling in. That has happened all year. Through sickness and injury girls have been there to step in and make a solid contribution I couldn't be more happy with how all the girts contribute to a total team effort.” League play began Wednesday. January 21. for the Vikings al Haslett. The team trav­ els to Hanover-Horton for a big tournament Saturday. January 24. Lakewood's record stands at 31-4-1. MkkaevWe's Sarah Wolf (right) gets her hands on a block, aa shat helped on the I front Ina by teammate Katie Dorland, on Saturday against Wyoming Parte at the Rogers* Invitational (Photo by Brett Bremer) win. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojans even league record by pinning haH the Cats The TK vanity wrestling let out some of Its frustrations against Wayland on Thursday, by topping the Wildcats in Middleville 62-7. The Trojans evened their O-K Gold record at 1-1 with the victory in which they woo 12 of the 14 weight classes. More than half of Tamminga had 18. Fisher also led the team with 18 service points and 21 digs. Huisman added 12 points and 20 digs, while Tamminga recorded eight blocks up front for DK. Delton will be trying to keep things together a little better when they host their own DK Invitational on Saturday, with Hastings, Potterville. Bellevue. 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MkHgan. on which mod- Estete of Graw M. Dmwyor. Date of tMi: Mvch 7,1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CRBNTOR8: The (toovtert. Grace ML Drawyor, vrito tivod al Route 2, Box 466, HuntevRe, Arinraae dtod October 28,2001. Oedkn of 8w decedent ere notiM M M cteime ti0Nn« tee eettee aR to tower barnd unteoe proeanted to Barbara K. Saogravoa, named poraonai fopraaantelbre, or pmpoaed paraonai rap* fwontafca. or to bote tee probate court al Bubo X2,206 W. Court 8L,Heetingi, Ml 46088 and tee namad^rupoaad paraonai tapfaaanMteo eriNn 4 mortho after tee date of pubtication of Me notice. Date: 1/IMM Ttirry McKenney Person (P36489) 601 Abbot Road East Lanrinp, IB 4882S (K7)X1-(H80 SarWoM, tec., mortaegae, dated February 21,2ttb and raooadad Mwtte 1. 2X0 In Document Hunter -Hund vtdod. notice is hereby gtean test laid mortgage w* bo torectooed by a sole of toe mortgaged pramiaee. County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM. on February 19.2004. * County Courthouse in Meeting* in Barry County, Thomappie, Bany County. Michigan, and are MtoNgan re 100 pm. on February 1*. 2004. The premieea are tocaaad In to C8y of OaOon, Bany County, Mohigan, and are described aa: lots 78 and 79 North 82 foot of Lots 1,2. and 3 except tee East 86 lhe City, formerly Wage of Hastings, accenting to ftoptol ol Ouaa-A-til F*k Uka Par as taoonfThe redemption period ahati bo 6 months from In accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. In which doned In accordance wtih MCLA 8003241a, In 98003241a, In which case too redemption period chai be X days from tee dete ct toe sate. The toredosing mortgagee can feadnd too sate In too went Dated: December 29. 2003 Mortgage Eloctronic Registration Systems Inc.. ("MERS") solely as nominee tor Lander and Lenders succasLors and assigns, EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C. Dated: January 15,2004 taneoue reaokition wtih too borrower. FC X 248503.1302 Tro* A Trott P.C. AWnrrwyn For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fann*. Michigan 48025-5822 Hte X10527F01 oww Pub: 1/15 - 2® ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration TMBHRMNAMRTCOLLECTDRAmMPTHG TO COLLECT A OERT. ANVBMMMAUOH OrrARNDriRLL MUSED FOR THAT PUR- HNnWr-"VTCrtlFCTORATTlMPT- 1800.3241a. In which caao tee rottemplon period Farmington HBe, Mtehfoan 48334 evw<e3rd parly buy* to properly snd tare la skntRawoue teattuBon wlh me boronr. Dread: January 15.2004 P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1X0 FBo No. 200.0664 wee On. - .-i.a Aaonwye wr uteMnarami Mor^opo uwe Pub: 1A5-2H2 5041 Troy. M 48007-5041 WC OttTNN WILL ME USED FOR THAT FURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate mey be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any; ahel be HmRed eotefy to V«e raSurn of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, piuo InterceL MORTGAGE SALE - Detau* he* been mod* In to condHona of * mortgage mod* by L. Rae Price. * angle women, origlnol mortgogorte). to Regnier Bank. FSB. Mortgege*. dated July 25. 2001. end recorded on August 6.2001 In Instrument 10*4253. end aseigned by eaid Mortgagee lo Cheat Mortgage Compeny. on Ohio Corporation a* aaatgna* by an assignment daaed April 4. 2002 recorded on Moy 3.2002 In Inetrument 1079*01. In Bony county record*. MkHgan. on which mortgage tor* to claimed to bo due at to dole hereof to sum ol Ninety-Four Thouaand Nine Hundred FortyTwo And 03/100 DoBara ($94,942.03). todudtog totorere aa 75% per annum Under to power ol eat* contained In eWd mort­ gage end to atetute In auch cea* made and pro­ vided, noth* to hereby given tot said mortgage be torectooed by a aato of to mortgaged pramtoet. or aome pert of tom. at pubic vendue, at to Berry County Courthouae In Heatings at 100 PM. on Februw 19. 2004. Said premia*! ar* alhitorl in cay ol Hearings. Bany County, Mtahigan. and ar* daeertood aa: Lol 0. Stock 10 of Daniel Strtcer's Addition, accordtog to to recorded plat thereof In Ltoar 1 ol Piet*, on Page 11. Barry County Records Th* redemption period shall be 6 month* tram to dele ol auch eat*, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w*h MCLA 600 3241*. In whtoh ceae to redemption period shal be 30 days from to date of such sale Daaed: January 15.2004 For more intonnation please cea: FC S 24*593 1304 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation suoceseor try merger andior name change to Chase Mortgege Compeny. en Ohio Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Btngham Farms. Michigan 4*325-5822 Fie S00S396F02 wan.. PuH 1/15-2/12 POM FLEAM CONTACT OUR 0FWCE AT THE NUBNER BELOW R YOU AM M ACTIVE HUTART DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default hue been made In to oondtiona of a mortgage made by Warn Grinage Jr., a aingto pereon. to Sebrtng CapM Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded May 20. 2002 In Document Number 10*0742. Barry County Record*. Said mortgage to now held by JPMorgan Chaea Benk A* Tnnta*. cto Reside nttoi Fundtog Corporalton, by aealgnmert deled April 3. 2002 and recorded on January 24, 2003 to Document Number 109*100 , Berry County Records. There to claimed to be du* on auch mortgage to eum of On* Hundred Fifty Thouaand Seven Hundred Fifteen and 39/100 DoBwa ($150,71559) InckxAng intareat at to rate ol 95% per annum. Under to power ol eel* contained In to mort­ gage and to statutes ol to Stale ol Michigan, notice to hereby given tot to mortgage wto be torectooed by a eat* of to mortgaged pramtoe*, or some part of mam, at public venue at to Bany County Courihouae In Healings In Bany County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on February 2*. 2004. The premtoee are locaaad In the Township of Maple Grove. Berry Cony. lAchigan. and are described ae: Commencing at to Soutoeaat comer ol Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Townehip. Berry Carty. McNgan. thence Weal 10 rods, thence North 18 rode: mane* Eaet 10 rode to section Uno; thence South 18 rods to point ol begin­ ning. The redemption period ahel be 6 month* from to date ol auch atoto. into** to property to deter­ mined abandoned In accordence with MCLA {800.3241*. In which case to redemption period shel be 30 day* from the dale ol to eele. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mort­ gage* can readnd to eale In to event a 3rd party buy* to property and mere to a simultaneous res­ olution wkh me borrower. In that event, your dam­ age*, it any. ar* rimAed sotety to the return of to bld amount tendered at sale Deled January 22. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* tor JPMorgan Chase Bank Ae Trustee, c/o R«ldenti*l Funding Corporation.. A* Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 owww Pub: 1/22 -2/19 WE ORTNM wax M UMD BOR THAT MR- mortgege made by Kennem L Burton. Mantod and Twnmy L Bialon. Mantod. to Flnaar Bank. HA.. mortgagee, dread March 1*. 199* and recorded March 24. ION In Document Nutter 1027005, by BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE by aeWgrvnent dreed Noventer 30, 2000 and recorded on August 2*. 2001 In Document Number 1065*40. Bany County Raoorda. Three to ettomed to be due on auch mort­ gage me aum of Ntoety-heo Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty and 74/100 tutor* ($02.7*0.74) Inciudtog totorere ■ to rate ol *M% per atnan. Under me power of eat* orrtakied In me mort­ gage and to reaade* ol the Stale of Mkhigen. noace to hereby given mat me mortgage wto be torectoeed by a eai* ol me mortgaged pramtoe*.« some part of tom. al puMc venue re to Bany County Courthoue* In llareingi In Bany County. Michigan at 1XX) pm. on Fetonrery 5, IBM. The premtoee are lorreiri In to Oiyollliatlnga. Bany County. MkHgan. and are deecrtoad as: Beginning at a point on to East In* of Sooton 24. Town 2 north. Rang, * Were. dMant 1350 tore North ol the Soum Un* of to North 3* acre* ol to South 1/2 of to Northeast IM ol said Sackon 24; thence West panto wan said South an* ol to Norm 38 acre*, a dtotonca ol 331 tore; mane* Norm parelal with **« East ereakm In* 150 toot: thenoo Eeel 331 teat to the East erexton In*; mono* South 150 tore to to ptace of bagkaikig. Subject to an aeeement over to Easterly 33 tore tor Pubic Hfohwav oumoMS. Th* redempaon period ahel ba a month! tram to dree of such aato. unto** to property a drearmined abandoned In accordance w*h MCLA 18003241a. In whkh case to redemption period Shall be 30 day* tram to dale of to aato. Th* torectoeing mortgagee can readnd to aato In to event a 3rd; any buy* to property and mere la a atmueanaoue raabtoBon with to borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION, AS TRUSTEE. As Assign** P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 207.1518 wwnw Pub: 1/1 - 1/29 POM RKMECONmCTOMOOVKBM THE HUMMER BRUM* YOU«MM ACTIVE to rendHma of a malgiBa taada by MkteatQ. Whatnot*, original mortgagor!*), to Mortgage Backunic RagkRWton Sjalem*, Inc.. Mortgage*, dread June 7.2002. and mooted on June 13.2002 In toaaumat* 1082100. to Bany County Records. MkMgan. on which mortgage mare la ctoknad to ba du* re to dree haaol to aum of Sbrty-On* Thouaand Rva Hutead Brit And 1 Art00 Dote* ($81508.14), intkiitog Haaat re 8375% pw annum. Unda to poww ol aato oorriakiad to said mort­ gage and to aHkM In aueh case made and provldad,no*oa la hereby glvan ma laid mongag* aria be tareotoaad by a aato of to mortgaged premtoee. or com* pert ol mem, re pubBc vendue, a to Berry County Cowmoua* In Haalnga al 100 PM, on Fabtuay 12.2004. Said premtoee are elhiatort to townehip of Johneaown, Bany County, Mtotrigan. and are deaertoad ae: A parcel ol land In to Northwaaa cor­ ner of m* East 11! ol to* Notoaa IM ol to Normwsre 1M ot Seaton 11, than 1 Hom. Range 8 Waat. Johneloam Townahtp. Bany County, MoNgan. daeertbad aa: Being * rads Earn and were by 20 rode North and South Th* redemption period aha* be 8 month* tram to dato of auch aato, imtoa* detormtoirl aban­ doned to accotenoa wtto MCLA 8003241a, to whkh caae to redempaon period aha* be X day* tram to dato of auch aato. Dated: January 8. 2004 Rx more krfomaaion, ptoeae oak: FC W 248503 1312 TraetTMLP.C. Attorney* Fa Mortgage Efedrortc Regtokaaon Syate^ns, Inc. 30400 Tatograph Rd Sto 200 Bln^iem Farm*. MkHgan 480254822 FB* B00OX5F01 wmwr �Page 14 - Thursday. January 22. 200 - The Haadnge Barmer STATE OF MKMOAN JUDICIAL omwcr ITHJU0K3AL ORCUTT OROBi FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. OfaOtH-CH STATE OF MKHGAN PROGATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY no w. arm st. hartwm. n aoom Estate of LOREN E. PfTSCH. aka LOREN EUGENE PfTSCH, Ctec^ewd Dato of birth: TROTT * TROTT, RC. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CUMMANTS, OWN- MANUMCTUMD HOMS LOCATED AT 14410 JSNKMS ROAD. BELLEVUE, NKMOAN 40021. THE COURT HMM: 1. service ol process upon defendant ANY ANO AU UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, OWNERS. HEIRS, DEVISEES OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN CUUMANTS. ET. AL cannot reasonably be made as provided In MCR 2.105. and service of process 2. Service of toe summons and compiort and TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, LOREN E. PITSCH. aka LOREN EUGENE PfTSCH, Ceca need, who feed al 1310 Payne. City of MkMrvGe, MtaNgan dtod May 17,2009. CradRoro of too decadent are noMed that al PRech, KaMoanP. Wung and Gloria J. Piech, montw after tw date of pdtatton uf trie nofco. January 20.2004 McShane < Bowie, P.LC. KaMh P. WBfcor (P26621) 90 Monroe Ave.. N.W. P.O. Box 900 Grand Rapids, Ml 49601 (010)732-0000 NOTICE TO CREDfTDRS Shktoy DoretowlL who was bom on November 10.1935. and who reektod at 13286 M-43 Highway. Oeion. MkNgan 48045 dad on December 29. 2003. Noftoe io CTadBuia: Shktoy Doretewkz ere Mad ■w Shkley Doratowkz Living Trust, tw Trustee of which la Ed Anrwn Jr. Credlore of tw decadent are nodtod that al ctoktw against tw trust wB be forever b-^red untoea preaantsd to Ed Annan Jr. Tnmfee. 525 Conwrica BMg., Ketonwron, Mcligan 48007 with­ in 4 montw o< tw date ol tw pubtlcaOon of this nodes. Dafed: January 18. 2004 Ed Annan Jr.. Trustee 825 Conwrica BUg. Katamazoo, Ml 48007 2890430802 raroan (1122) THBRRMMADEftTCOLLECTORATTIMPT- WQ TO COLLECT A DMT ANY NFORMAnON POST FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFHCS AT THS NUMBER BAOWM YOU ARC M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo ecto may he Young and Gloria P. Pftech 702 Arharw Croat Drive MkkfiovGo.MI 48333 (208)706-4211 Jenkkie Road. Betarae. Ml 48021. 2.106 Judge James H. Ftoher husband and wte. Charyl Kazaks, husbsnd and wks. origkwl mengsgorts). to Counkywlde Homs THF NHMftFB GPQWIF YOU AM St ACTTYt and reoonted on September 2, 2009 In inotroment 1112228, In Bany County Records, MkMgan, on POBE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFtaCE AT THE TAITV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detout has bean made to Daoaraber 18,1007. and recorded on April 17. ISM In instrument 1010882, m Bany County Records Thousand Twantyrtin® And 90/100 Oofian (367389.90), induing interest al 83% par annum Under 8w power cf sate contained in eaid mort- Default has been made in Ota oondGona of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madalne C. Knobloch. Huobmd and WMo, to Option Ona Mortgage Corporation, a Cafitomte Corporation, mortgagee. dated Juno 5, 2002 and racordod Juno 12.8008 in Incbumant No. 1002039, Barry County Reoonte. There ie defined to be duo on ouch mortgage too aum at Ono Huntowd HghtyTwo Thouaand Ono Hundred TWanty-TWo and 34/100 DaOare (3162.12234) indudtag interact at ton rate of 1246% par annum. Under too power of cate contairwd In toe mort­ gage and too etotatei of too SMo of MtaNgan. notice to hereby given that toe mortgage wG bo torectooed by a aato of too mortgaged premtoee, or coma part of toom. al puMc venue al toe Barry County Courthouoo In Haoftnge in Bany County, MtaNgan al ISO pjn. on February 1, M84. The premtoee ere located In toe To-r^t# of Bony, Bony County. MtaNgan, and ae described Thouaand One Hundred Ffiy-Frve And O4H00 Doler* (8129,15534), fndudng interest at 538% par annum. be torectoeed by a sate of tw mortgaged premises. County CourthouM in HasHngs February 26, 2004. PrsksvWe. Bsrry County. MIcHgan, and are OK February 28. 2004. end S d Skx* 11 NRouehS AddHon to tie Vtoege ol Freeport, aborting to too recorded ptot fiwroof 01 mtoutaa, 31 see- LoteSarv J of East Bfe GGwy Plat ae recorded In Uber 6 of Plate, Page 18, Ban. County Records The redampton ported ahafi be 8 montoe from too date of auch aato. uniaea lhe property to deter­ mined abandoned In accordance wMh MCLA |S00324la. in which case too redarepfcn period etM bo Mdeyo from too date of too oM. The taredosing mortgagee can readnd too sale th too event a 3rd party buys too property and there ia a afinuk i unleaa dafemSnad abandoned MCLA 0003M1S. to which cea Dafed: January 22,2004 FC X 24S.S0S.1St Troo a Thia. P.C. de Homo Loane, inc. 200 1<® PM, on Aftomaya tor Opton Ono Mortgage Corporalion, a Ca*Mla Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 6041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 467-1000 Rte Ho. 221.1538 Pub: 1/1-1/29 RteF009832F01 minutoa. 14 aaoonde Wbat 934ST tost to a point to drodton to 8 port aWeh ie Non 87 dagraaa, 08 minutoe, 30 eeoonda WiA 96437 toot ilotontfrom ptoos of bogtoning, sxoopt: Commencing at tw Nortaaeal corner of Section 25, Team 1 Not*. Section 25, a dtetonco of 2367.79 tool; ftonoo North 62 dagraaa, 50 minutoe, 06 aaoonde EM Property 1831.97 tost; twnoe Souti 70 tiegran. ptooe of beginning of Wo description; Yionco con­ tinuing Souto 70 degrace, 01 minutoa. 31 eeoonda EM 28.88 toot, twnoe Bout) 17 dogrose, 58 min- Sr mtotsae, SB eao PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION mkiutoa. 03 eeoonda West 44.73 toot; twnoe North teat to the place of beginning. described vemmsnong ■ nw NonnvroK oonwr or oocuon 25, Town 1 North, Rmm 10 WML twnou Souto 00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAMEVLLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MCHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER SfTERESTH) PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toat a pubic hearing crrantog proposed amendments to tw PrektovB, TbwnaNp Zoning OrOnanoa and Zoning Map wB be held on Wadneaday. February IS. 2004, commandng at TW pjn. at tie PraMav* TbwnaNp Hal. 10115 Sorto Nonto Road. w*ki too Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toa tw heme to be considered al toto pubic hasting tockida. to brlet. toe ktoowtog: 1. The apptceSon tor tie proposed razonkig tram an storting H-1 ■ Single Family Low Daraty noriitonlto DtoMd zoning dawaBcaaton to a proposed "C-V Rwal Area Conyentonoe District zoning ctoeaMceBon ol an approtomaaaly 5 acre portion of land ganeraky daacrtoad aa being lacatod al 1S4S0 M-43 Mghamy In PratoevNe TbwneNp (las parcel D numbers 0S4)1S<M477-00 and 0S<n24BMT7-10). « W afee proposed to amend tie PraWievPa TbwnaNp Land Use Plan w4h raapact to tie atoremanSoned property so aa to change tie land tfee ctoeafecaSon of Im property from a Low Daraty Residaniial Land Use ctoaattoeton to a Commercial lend uoo daaoMcotion. 2. The appicadon to rezone bom an asWtog *A* AgrtaAwal Dtablct zoning ctoaaNcaton to a proposed ■R-2" Singia Famty and TWoFamay Medtom Oenaby ReaMenaal District antog ctoaaBcaton an appratomaMy 5 acre parcel of land ganaraty described aa being locat­ ed at 12972 M-43 H^wray to PrakievNe TbwnaNp paxN ■> Number0»«12O1S4X>700).«la alao proposed to amend tie PrektovBe •township Land Use Plan ao aa to change tie land use ciaesMcalton of tie aforementioned property from an -AGIRaa* AgrioAntowai Residaniial land use cieesNritinn to a Medkan Density ReaidenM land use ctoaafcatcn. 3. Such otter and farther mattara aa may property come before tw Planning Ccmmtoalon al tw Put*: Hearing. ■ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tint tie township Zoning CMnance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and tw proposed amendments thereto may ba momtoed at tw PraOWvSa townehip Hat located at 1011S South Norris Road wton tw township atanyreaeonabto 4nw tram and aNer tw fret puMcaoon of this Ndtoe ia« and tocluNng tw bme of pub­ ic hearing and may be lurttwr examined at tw pubic hearing. The PrakievNe Township Planring Ccmmiaaton and township Board reserve tw rigN to make changes to tw above menttoiwd proposed zoning anwndmanfa at or Mowing tw puf*: (waring. Al Inwreowd perise are tovhed to be praaart to rartiripafe to dtonuaainn'on tw maPar. PreMevBe toanaNp wN provide rwceeaary reaeonatife audfery aide and sarvtoee. such aa rigners tor tw hearing impaired and audo tapas printed mawrial being considered at tw hearing, to IncMduato with dfeabNfea at tw hearing upon fare (S) days' notice to tw PrakWvNe tosmoNp Clerk, todviduato wkh daaWWea requkkv.i auxBary akto or aantoas should contact tw PrektavBa Township Ctwk at tw atktiaae or Wlepr<-w number Hated below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajoan Nichols. Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-2664 East 18794 tost; twnoe Sou» 70 degrees, 01 mln- MgroM 07 Mnutot, 38 woorxto EM 575.75 tout; thenoa North 00 ctegrem, 16 minute*, 42 seconds The redemption period shad be 12 montw from Deeni: January 22. 2004 For more Won.iatton, ptoase can: FC X 248.583.1302 Trott 8 TraS. P.C. 30400 Megraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farma, Mkhigan 48025-5822 Rto8011369F01 NOTKE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in lhe condMonc of a oertoin mortgage executed on April 5, 1994, by Joberta L Converse and Donald W. Converse, as husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings 8 Loon, FA, now known as MainStM Savings Bonk, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mort­ gage was recorded In t» ofltoe of the Roglater of Deeds tor Barry Countv, Mtehigan on April 11,1994 at Uber 801, Page 736 and a Mortgage oescuted on October 25,1989, by Joberta L Ctonvoroo. a singie woman, as Mortgagor, to MainStrM Savings oenx, roo, as Mortgagee, wrwen mortgage was recorded in too office of Wo Rigltesr of Deeds tor Bany County. Michigan on November 1,1991, as Document No. 1037436 (coiloctivoly the "Mortgagee”), on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the NOTICE TO RtCRUfT A PCFO Notice -Purauent to - 5-CFP pat 860.104, too Loral Federal Coordtoaing CommOtoe tar too KenVOttamlBerry County Combined r,Oerel Campaign (CFC) Invitee voluntary, CtarttoBto Human Health and Woriara orgaiirartona at Foderabona to apply to aa ae toe Prtnotoal Mortgagee, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Mno Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 46/100 DoMs (879,890.46) as at tw date of We noace, mcaiomg pnncipai ano wworosi, ano omor costs secured by too Mortgagee, no out or prooooGng al tew or in eqrty having boon IrMluted to recover tw debt, or any part of tie debt, secured by tho Mnrtgagoo, and tw powers of sate in tw Mortgagee having become operaftvo by reason of twdstouts. NOTICE IS HBIEBY GIVEN twl on Thursday. February 5,2004, st 1 CO ottock In tw sftsmoon, at the Courthouoo. 220 West State Street, Hastngs, MkMgm, twl being tw ptooe of taking tw Circuil Court tor tw County of Barry, twrewft bo ottered tor otfo and eota to tw N0w« bkfctor. at STATE OF MKHtaAH COUNTY OF BABirv tain property taoatatf in Barry County. Mtahigan, doocribod in tw Mortgagee ao toiowe: LOTS 227, 228, 229, 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF AL-GONOUW LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNTT 2, ACCORD64G TO 2003. cfek oaten atofenoka. January 14. 2004 E*H.Joaeon(P43610) 2010 44to Skea SE Grand Raplda. McNgai 48800 Grand Rapta, MtaNgan 40608 ‘818)458-6200 ware. (1«) Dstouft havtog bean made in tw oondMom of a certain Mortgage made byMtafin J. Aapkwfi and CMy L AfeM hMtand »<fe. to Qrekn Tfe. Swung LLC (HU Corawo Rmnok Swtokig Corp.), ttotod July B. 2000. xnd retuM In too OMm of too Rogtotor of Doodo tor too County of Document No. 1048648 Mortgage there is cteinwd 32O&B23.44. and no pracooilngo hovkig boon instftutoc! to recover the doti now rematoing secured by eefd Mortgege. tr err,- pen toereof. whereby too power of ecto corMned In eefd Mortgege boo become operefaro: NOW THEREFORE. Nokoe le hereby given toat on Februery 10.2004 at 100 pjn.. on too mape of toe Courtooueo ki too C(y of HoaMnge. tom bekig toe ptooe tor hokfaig too Ckcok Court tor toe County of Berry, toore wB bo oBared tor aato and aokltokw reboot bidder, al puMc eeta, tatoepurpoee of ooMytog too emounto duo and unpaid upon toM Ifeng^a. togatar wtoi Hareet M BSD peroont per annum, toga ooetokBomeytoee. told any taaeo and laurence tool eefd Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mrle Conooco Ftanee Sorvfafng Corp), done pay on or prior to toe data of aaid eale; eefd premtoee are dooerfaed ki aid Mongaga ae Utowe. tow* Par* A: That pert of toe Nortoef IM, Soakin 17. Tbwn 3 North. Rango 10 Wool daecribed ae: Commencing a toe Norto IM coma al SoOton 17; toenoe No* 9fHX>txr Earn 058.00 feel along 9» North me of aaid Nortoaeet IM to PoM of BegkuWig toenoo Souto 01-OOtxr Eea 200JW to* toenoo North 01W3T Wort OOOAO to* toenoo Souto SOWOfT Wea 20000 tool atone too North toe al aaid oooton to toe Port of Bogkintog. Subfoa to Nghway rtgtk rt way lor Bowen MB Road. The redempaon period ahad be one (1) yea from toe dale of cafe untoea toe property ta abandoned, in which cnee toe redempaon patod toad be tarty (K) deye from toe daae m aato or atandonmenL I abandonment oooure aBa cate. BRANDT, RSHER. ALWARD 8 ROY. P C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (We Conaeeo Rnanoo Saviolng Corp.) BrDONALD A. BRANDT (P301B3) Anomeya tor Mortgagee 1241 E Elghto Sbe* P.O. Box 5817 Trevoreo Oy. IBcNgan 488066817 (231)941-0880 Deled: January 9.2004 ware, (212) Commencing a toe Soutoaaa coma a toe SoutoeM 1M a eedon 28. Tbwn 3 North. Range T We* toaxa Norto 20 rode; toenoo Eaa 10 Mk toenoe Souto 20 rode; toenoo WM 18 rode to 9w ptooe ot beginning. taneoue reeolulon akh too borrourar. Dafed: JanaaryfaOOM ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC P.O. BOS 5041 Troy; Ml 40007-8041 (248)457-1000 Fla No. 1082815 waran Pl*:t«-M Rktard w. Knau* andOferma J. vklalnoOoe to hereby gkren to* aM mortgaged be torectoeed by a safe ot tool i Igigiil fitiiellll, NOTICE County Courthouse In HaaOnge. MtaNgan at Barry County Ptaimine Commission announced Scheduled Dates for the Filtering Workshops for the County Master Plan Ptecto Date and Time Thomappie Township Hafl 200 E. MM St, MkkfievBo Tuesday, January 27. 2004 7D0PM HMin0> Township Hafi 865 Rhwr Rd. Haotape Thursday, January 29,2004 7XWP.M. Barry Townehip Hal 155 E. Orchard SL. Delon Monday, February 9,2004 7WP.M. Baltimore Township Hal 3100 E. Dowfing Rd.. Hastings Thursday, February 12, 2004 7X» P.M. Department (269) 945-1290. SM premtoee are aferaaad to Wage of IQiMtaHo. Barry County; IBcNgan. aid ao daaatoad as: I* SO N toe MktaevBa Doane AddBon J2. al Sim^^X, MS Comnonly known 9 as 816 eta a ^^Me Greenwood eaP, BL which case too redempOon period ah* ba 30 days Aaomeya: The Mentor Plan Advisory Comminee invites all residents and property owners to attend ♦ GAAET V. HAYFORD, who farad ■ 4001 BeaMoe Sire* ShrtbyvBo, Mrtfgai ttad Daoattoar M. PLATS ON PAGE 83. BARRY COUNTY, MKHL GAN. Commonly taown aa 880 Ogimas St, Haaings, MtaNgan. The tengti of tw redemption period wB bo aix (6) montw from the date of tw sate, untaaa dMormawo aoanaorwu m accoroance vran ski>a 8003241a. in which caae tw rettempian period shalboWrty (30) days from tw dtoe of ouch sate. Dated: Jmuary 8,2004 MaMoot Seringa Bank. FSB By: Lori L Puriwy, Eaq. MBar, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PX.C. 444 WM Mtehigan Avenue Katamano, Ml 46007 (1/29) the session most convenient For more information, contact James McManus. AICP. Barry County Planning oeum Eatae aMARGARET V. HAYFORD, re tail Data or bkto: 0W13ri 824 TO ALL CREDITORS: aK^ Our Fla Na: 03-18751 pi* in - ia» �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 22. 2004 - Page 15 Rayiar meeting cdtod to Order d 730 p.m. Afi Board membore and 8 guaoto present Ptedge of Afiogtanoo. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor 12108. Accepted minutoa and Treasurers report tor 1243. ocbdoti. Approved January bBa. room w rscKcry i r* TMB HRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT94Q TO COLLECT A D0T. ANY 94PORMATKM WV OBTAM W6X BCU6S) FOR THAT PURPORK. PLKAM CONTACT OUR OmCC AT THE NUMB BELOW M YOU AM M ACTIVE MEJTMIY DUTY. ATTN PURCHA8ER6:TNa aato may be reaatododby—laiwoloabii wariifi to MmrawLyewrdNwaoBAlfbRAahaBbelwdk adaotolytoBieratMmsfdiobldamouHtton* dwed at aaiR ptaa bdareat MORTGAGE SALE - DotouR haa bean made in foe qondBona ol a mortgage made by Mtahad J. Naaanan, a mantod man and Tina Newman, hue* band and sfito, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor rmanaai oervroos, me, reengages, ocrea Nownte 30, 2001, and mooted on Dooombor 10, 2001 In kukunwni 1071070, and Milgnid by maana aaafQiwnanta lo Mottgagk Etocltonic RagtoMon 0;—m, Inc., a Oalanam Cotporatoori aa aaalgnaa by an aaatgnnwra Mad July 18.2002 raootdad on Auguat 4.2002 In Munant 1084084, In Bary CoMy Raoonja, McNgan, on amch mortgaga *M<a la dabnad td ba dua al da daa haiool *w an of ryaj ryy Thouaand BgM Hundred ThantrOna And TBrtOO Maa (888421.78). kidudhg huarea a 8J% par ann. Unda tw poaar of aaia oonOahad In add mortgaga and tw awata In auch caaa mada and proWdad, notoa la Iwreby ghan tw, aaid mongaga wt ba loredoaad by a aaia of tw mongagad prantaaa, or aonw part of twm, a gubic vandua, a tw Bany County Courthouaa m Haatnga a 100 PM. on February 28,2004. Said pramdaa are alfuafad In Townehip of Bdtimoro, Barry County* MtaNgan, and are doocribod ae: A parool of tond in foe Soufoweot 1/4 of Soclon 28. Tbwm 2 North, Range 8 Wool TM8 HRM18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANO A.Y* NFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WNX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dofaufi has occurred In the concfittons of a murtg^o made by PatCeMna and Shaba CoMna, hueband and wMa, mortgagor, to foe State Bank of Catodonia, a MtaNgan banicing corporation, of 627 E. Main Street, CNedonto. Ml 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated March 19,1999, recorded in foe Office of foe Aogwtor of Deeds tor Barry County, on March 19,1989, as Document Number 1028810. Because of said dotauR, foe mortgagee hae doctored foe onfire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage duo and payable torthwfih. Aa of foe dffie of Manotioo. Mare to defined to be due, inducing tor prtndpai and internet on said mortgage, the sum of 808JM1A7, and interest wR oonfinuo on foe principal baton r a of 890JB04.49 at foe rate of seven and onwquartor (7J5%) paroont. No eufi or prooaadng In law has been inathutod to recovw foe debt secured by aaid mortgage, or any partfooreof. Nofioe to hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contoinod In aaid mortgage, and foe etaiuto In auch case mada and provided, and to pay said amours ewn oaorew, as protaoao m aato mortgage, and afi togai ooeta, chargee and expenses, includ­ ing aoomoyli tone aSowad by taw, and al taxes and towurance premiumo paid by toe undersigned botore aato, oafif mortgage wB bo torectooed by ooie of fw mortgagee premtoee al pubfic aato to foe N^ootbiddw at foe East door of the Berry County Courthouoo. 220 W. Court SL, Roofings, MtaNgon. on TtaaoMyi Pcbnrery 38,2004 at 1R0 pja. Thai part of foe Eaet Haff of foe Norwaat Quarter of SocSon ?9, Tbwn 4 North, Range 10 Wool doocribod aa: COMMENCING al foe North OnoQuartor Root foenoo Souto 9CT00W Weal 862.82 toot along the North Ina of aaid Sweden to too PLACE OF BEGMMNG; Mance Souto 00*39*36* West 283.00 tool along to Eaat fine of foe West 459.00 toot of aaid East Haff of foe Northwest Quarter, thence Souto 90WKT West 249.00 toot; foonoo North (XT3935* East 263.00 loot; foence Soufo 90*0080* Eaffi 24980 toot to foe PLACE OF BEGPMNG; SUBJECT TO Nghwwy rigN of way tor Green Lake Road and commonly known as 11649 Green Lake RoM, bMdtovfito. Mi 48333. Nodoe to further ghren that foe tongto of the redemption period wB bo aix (6) monfoa tram the dato of aato, untooe dotorminod abandoned in aooortionoowRhMCL 6003241a, in which case the redompdon period ahel be thirty (30) days from foe dato of aato. Dated: January 14,2004 TWOHEY MAGGMt, PLC Adomeye tor State Bank of Catodonia David Schootonborg (P30810) Buafiieaa Address. n* **—(nr~ii iin, Qin THS FMM IS A 08BT COUBCTOR ATTCMPTWE OBTAM WU M USED FOR THAT FUR. FOSE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AM H ACTWE MAJTARVDUTV. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN. Mto utoy tw laadndwi by Hw tomtoatoa awrMtoaa ki IMaHnLyuurdwaagM,lt«y;M1baSaiHad Mtoly to 8w latom ol «w bM maount tondosed at eala, piuo IrvtoreaL MORTGAGE SALE - Datouk ta twan mada ki «w contakww ol ■ morttM)* mad. by Jkmto M. Millam ond Eton. K. >to,u*m. hiatand md ad., ortgkwl mongaso*).), to Itondyk Mongag. Corporalion. ■ MkMgan Corpormton, MoRgagaa. <totodAprt?2. igOS.widlK»rd«lonhtoy7, ISM In kwtrunwnt 1020248, mid Mtogrwd by .tod MortgagM to CondMortgag. Corporadon u ■.Wyiii by MI mignnwnt datod ktoy 12, 12N racordad on Auguto 27. 1909 In kwkuownl 1034578, to Bony County Rocorde MtoNgwi, on wNch morlg^. ttwr. la daknad to ba du. at 9w dato haraol toa aum ol Ona Huntood BgNaan Thouaand Ona Hundrad FortyNkw And 88/100 Doan (8118,148.88). todudtog touraat ■ 9.78% par annum. Undar 9w poamr of aato conlatoad In aaid mon­ gaga and 9w atatoto In audi caaa mada and provraou, nonce ts nereoy given mai eara mongage ww be torectoaed by a sate of the mortgagee* premtoee, or some part of Mom, at pubfic vendue, al Mo Barry County Courthouoo fii Haoffnga at 130 PM, on February 28. 2004. Said premtoee are situated in Township of Thomappie, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are doacribad as: That part of Ma Eaat 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Tbwn 4 North, Range 10 Wool doocribod aa: Commencing at foe North 1/4 corner of said Section; foo.'ca Sou* 90 degrees 00 minutes Wool 61332 toot along foe North fine of aaid Section to foe ptaoa of beginning; foence South 00 degrees 39 minutoa 35 eeoonda West 263.0 feat Wong the East fine of foe Waet 708 teat of said East 1/2 of foe Northwest 1/4; foence Souto 90 degrees 00 minutoa West 249.0 teat; foence North 00 degrees 38 minutoa 36 aaoonde East 263.00 toot; thence North 90 degrees 30 minutoc Eaat 249.00 feat along foe North Ina of aaid Section to foe ptooe of bogirrtng, Bany County Records. Subject to highmy rigN of way for Green Lake Rood. Tho redemption period ahel bo 6 months from the date of ouch sate, untooe dotorminod abandoned In accordance wfih MCLA 6003241a, in which caaa foe redemption period ahofi bo 30 days from tw date of auch aato. Datod: January 22,2004 For more intormafion, ptoaeo cal: FC R 248393.1305 Trott A Tkott, P.C. Attorney* For CorRMortgage Corporation 30400 Tbtograph Rd 8*200 Bingham Farms. MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rtof007888FD1 . a. .1^. . . ■ /». AwaaMMW* - y pis-w West 10 rode; toenoo Ncrih 16 rode; ffvnoa East 10 rods; Manos Souto 16 rods to foe piaoe of beginThe redampdon period ahel be 6 morfihe from foe date of auch aato. untoee determined aban­ doned in aooofdanoe wWt MCLA 6003241a, In wNch code too redompffon period ahel bo 30 days tram foe date of auch aato. Dated: January 22.2004 78*wwra HohmBoh, pIMw* cdh FC X 248J8S.1302 TKWITWHP.C. Awonwyu Fo* MoHquq* Bucuunlc RtuMraAon SyMwiw, He. ■ Mwuww Curporaion 80480 TUvwii Rd Sto 200 BH0wm Fwnw. MkMpn 480254822 RtodOHSBORH <www> Grwid RrMb, Ml 48603 (816)4664168 «rw n.T7”T->-4'‘ in anwJ- Hope, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are deecribod Soufoweot 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Rango Road to foe ptooe of beginning. 16003241a, In which case tho redemption period taneoue reooiufion wRh foe borrower. THE NUMBER BELOW YOU ARE IN AGTTYE real estate morfoage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man. efoooo address to 13755 Burchett 48080, and Bond xattaq. a corporation ia 2007 Eastern. S.E . County Records. Said morfoage to now held by Manufacturer* A Trader* That Company; Ona M 8 T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 142092389. Truotoe tor 2000, and recorded on June 21, 2000, in Inatrumont No. 1046800 of foe Barry County Seventy-One Thouaand Rve Hundred SeveiffiyFNo and 71/100 Ooflaro (871375.71) Indudtag Barry County Ragtotor of 1045801 and i^on which (27.84824) and no auR or part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY Givet foot by vfitoa of foa That port of foe Soufoaaat 1/4, Section 9, Tbwn 4 foe County of Bany at pubfic venue to foe Nghool duo and impaK upon aaM Mortgage, logafoar wfih 13755 over Mo Sotoharty 33 Feet ffwreof. (30) d*e from foe dato of auch sale. 8utta201 Grand Rapkte, Ml 49548 Datod: Jwiary 2.2004 Drafted by: WBtom ML Artoul (P40G71) Suita 206C Grand Rapids. Mi 48603 (818)458-1315 . n m wnrtt haa <.’»>• (2-5) ' v?ivo tnr a 4jforeamant dated 124146. Ae Aaalgneo P.O. Boa 6041 Troy, Ml 480074041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 231.4019 wwnw _ Pub:1/ • -!;non d oo n«ne bonoq fhxjq.thkh. • Proposal Notice BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Ad No. 182 of foe Pubfic Ada of 1982, aa amended, appearance and prated st Mo hearing in the apodd asaooomont procoodnga to required in order to appeal foe amount of foe apodal neaaaomont to foe MtaNgan Tax Tribund. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tod an owner or party to interest or Na or her ^onL may appear In person d foe hearing to prated foe apodal aaoooomont or ahel bo pormfited to fie d or before foe hearing Na or her prated by totter and Na or her personal appearance ahal nd ba required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that foe Barry Township Board and the Prdrievffio Township Board wR hold a joint mooting d the LGI Aucfitorium d foe Dotton Kdtagg High School d 327 North Grove Sired. Ddton, MtaNgan, on February 2,2004, d 730 pjn. tor foe purpose of reviewing foe aforemonttonod apodd aoooaemont role and hearing any objadiona thereto. The rol tor each TbwnaNp may bo examined d foe office d Mo township Ctork of that Township during regular bute­ nes* hours of regular business days unfit foe limo of foe hearing and may further bo examined d foe hearing. Any parson objecting to an aaaaaamont rol ahdi Ro Na or her objection thereto in writ­ ing wfih foe Township Clerk of foe Townehip in aMch thd person ** subject property la faceted botore foe ctooo of foe hearing or wfiNn auch ofoor timo aa foe TownaNp Board of thd TbwnaNp may grant PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE fod If a apodd assessment Is confirmed d or fottowing foe above pubfic hearings foe owner or any person having an tatoreat in foe red property apodaly aaosesad may Ro a written appeal of foe apodd assessment with the Stale Tax Tribund of MtaNgan wfiNn thirty (30) days of foe confirmation of foe apodd assessment rofi N foot apodd aoooaemont was protested d foe above announced hearing to be held tor the purpose of review­ ing foe apodd aaoooomont rofi, hearing any objections to foe rol. and considering confirmation of the rol. Barry and Prafiievtoo Township* wR provide necessary reasonable auxffiary dda and services, such aa signore tor Mo hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered d foe hewing, to tadMduato with dtoaMRtoc d foe hearing upon tour (4) days nofioo to foe PrdrtovRe Township Ctoric or Bany Township Ctoric. IndMduds with dtoaMMes requiring auxfltory dda or serv­ ices should contact foe PrdriovRo TownaNp Ctoric or Barry Township Ctoric. may bo re qua Mad by FAX 289-7814782, phono 289­ 789-2446, or ffte MtaNgan Roiay Sotrioo st 1400448­ 3777 (votoo or TDD). Fl a guaoto for foe proposals should OS submMod by 3 pjn. on 1-2844. A BidtforY ISO, 17111 Q Drive North. Mwthofi, Ml. PotoNW Waith wffi most tram 11 sjil to noon. Proposals tor boti pro­ grams ore dus by noon on 2-2544. aMwaa PUBLIC HEARING COTY OF HASTINGS No8o» la (wraby glwn Vwt 9» Hurikiga Planning Comnkwkin wB hold • PuMc lllMng In twCkyHHCounMawndwr.aol Ew SMo okwL HMkigk. Mkrtgon. on MmWwi Mrawy 1.MM, M 7MPJU. Tlw pupooo H tor (w Planning ComHMkn lo hoor comnwna end molw • doWmkiMon lo re-zono 9w IMowkig propodtao from B2 (General Ihnkim Dtoutot). R2 (OnMwMy RMidandol). and AO (oportnonWok) to CouH MaatMwnM UM DtoratogMM DtoMoL Consol legal deeertpBan to ae taSowe: Loto 9IM71OM Loto 7157D «f Bra OrtgM FM ot kw CBy al HoMtago (Wtogo al . Bm uwp kotow. A copy al 9w prapoood Odkwnoe to MM* tor puMc ravtow to *w oBoo cd «w Cky Ctoik. 201 Eaat Stoto Sn< HMIngo. MtoNgon. Ttw C*y M pnMto nooMowy rrauontobto Mto end oontaM upon too day, note to 9w Ctoritolfw CkyolHMkigB. "Mophono nuntoora m 2559052450 or TDD oM ratoy oondooo 1500.549.3777. Eirar* O. Manuhum CHyCtork Normajaan Metro!*, Ctortt PralrtavMa Township 10115 South Norrie Rood Dalton, Michigan 49046 (269)623-2684 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Compeny. P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Flo No. 1893188 OBTNMD W6X BE US8D FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MtaNpan WW Cafooun ISO to now accepting bi* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Mat a apodal eeeeeemant rol covering afi propartea wflNn the BARRY TOWNSHIP UPPER CROOKED LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 0>1 hae been Bed In the offioeoffooBany TbwnaNp Ctork for pub­ ic examfrtafion and foat a special aaeaaemant rd covering al praperttoa wtthta foe PRANVEVRXE T0WN8MP UPPER CROOKED LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 03-2 haa been Red In foe office of foe PrefitovBa TbwnaNp Ctork tor pubfic wtamtaefion. Those awinmint rofis have bean prepared tor foe purpose of aaaaaatog costa of foe project wRNn foe aforesaid apodal aaeaaemant dtotricto aa ia more parttautoriy fhown on plane on Ro wfih each Townehip Clark at foe aJdreaaae eel forth al foe bosom of Mo NoSoo. The total cod of foe wood control protect ia Si50,000 (882.717.76 of which ia to bo ratoad by Re­ ctal assessment in Barry lbwnehip and 887.28224 of which la to be ratoad by vsciai assessment u. in PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE foot foe Supervisor and Aamafog Officer of each TbwnaNp haa reported to Na reopocttvo Board that foe aaoooomont agafiiat each parcel of land wlfoin aaid fwepadfoo Dtotrict ia auch roiaiNe portion of foe whole aum levied against al paroata of land in aaid respective Dtotrict aa foe boned to auch paved bears to foe total benefit of al paroata of land in add Ccunty, McNgan at 130 pjn. on February 19, THMFMMMADEBTCQLLECTDRATTTMPTfftQTQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BffORMAnON (2-19) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAffttEVIXE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Thousand Four Hundred Nfiwty-Four and 88/100 DoBara (9118,49436) inctudteig interest at foe rate XMMBE Nonce OF MOWToang Nd TO COUECT A OUT ANT MRMMATI0H Pub: 1/15 - 2/12 0M27S12 Debra Dewey-Perry, Ctork Barty Townehip P.O. Box 705,156 E. Orchard Street Dolton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 Propoktod Court Steal Ptanntod Unit DpvMtpmant (PUD) �P|0B 16 - Thursday. January 22,2004 - The Haattnga Bamar Manufactured housing suit ruling favors Thomappie by Patricia Johns SiaffWrittr Thornapple Township Hanner Geoff Moffal said Jan. 9. "Il feds like a dark ckmd has been lifted from the township," in reference to Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher's ruling Jan. 7 in the township's favor in a suit brought by Landon Holdings. Landon had filed its complaint in July 2002 because lhe Township Board refused to rezooe 158 acres from agricultural residential, which does not allow manufactured housing commu­ nities. to R. residential, which would. Landon Holdings, a developer of manufac­ tured housing communities, originally sought the rezoning in November 2001. Before then the company had sued lhe township without even requesting a rezoning. Thai case was dis­ missed by Fisher in 2001. More than ISO residents attended a public hearing Jan. 21,2002, oo the rezoning request Concerns were raised about additional traffic, loss of rural character, pollution of Duncan Lake and the lack of water and sewer services to the site. Tbe Thomappie Township Planning Commission reviewed additional information March 18 and voted to deny the rezoning. The Tbwnship Board denied lhe rezoning request in April. The Thornapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals then denied a use variance requested by Landon April 24. Landon's suit claimed that the current zoo­ ing classification is “arbitrary and capricious" and is not “a reasonahte means of advancing any legitimate governmental interest" It also asked the court to declare the current zoning void, and to enjoin the township from interfering with tbe development of the prop­ erty for a manufactured bousing community, Hastings man killed on 1-94 A40-year-old man from Hastings was killed on impact Wednesday. Jan. 7, oo 1-94 Highway between Platt Road and US-23 in Washtenaw County by a hit-and-run driver. Ricky Mathis had slopped the Pump Co. Inc. cement truck he was driving on tbe right shoulder of eastbound 1-94 to check his overheated brakes when he was hit by a seal blue 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, said Michigan Stale Police at the Ypsilanti Pool The impact tossed Mathis into expressway traffic, where he was run over by an undeter­ mined number of vehicles. A tip was received about the suspect vehicle and police now are bringing charges against a 25-year-old Jackson man who told police he fell asleep at the wheel. The charges range from leaving the scene of a traffic crash caus­ ing death to negligent homicide. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, police said. Mathis had lived in tbe 2000 block of Broadway in Hastings. Pump Co. has a shop in Hastings, but is based out of Taylor. Mich. The Stare Police Ypsilanti tat is requesting witnesses involved in the accident t» call (734) 482-1211. Landon had argued that the township zoning was the equivalent of a taking since the com­ pany could not have made money developing the property. "I think the testimony of David Dykstra really helped the township's case," Moffat said. Dykstra testified that he could purchase the 158 acres al fair market value, develop it into a community following tbe existing zoning and still make a profit." Tbe case was heard over three days in November. Moffal said, “Landon's strategy seems to be to tty to wear down townships, especially rural ones, with lengthy and expensive legal action. The township has spent mote than $1253X10, which includes $100,000 covered by insur­ ance. to mount a defense." Fisher ruled that the Landon care was with­ out merit and that there was no cause for action. "Il was an exciting day for the township, when we heard the ruling." Moffat said. Moffat said the Township Planning Commission can now continue its work on the master plan and zoning ordinances in a way that will be fair to everyone. There is no information available oa whether Landon will appeal this ruling. TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9------------acres of land for himself and others than any one man in Woodland, a glancing view of his stooped and tottering form the last few yean preceding his death was sufficient proof of that fact He was always during these yean a quiet and well-respected man, having a kind word for every one. 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THE FAMILY OF Les Sweeney w isnes to express a nearaen thank you for all the flowers, donations, contributions to the American Cancer Soci­ ety, cards, prayers, and kind words that were received after the loss of our Dad, Grandfather, and friend. Thank you all for sharing and joining in remembering all of the wonderful things Dad did and what a wonder­ ful person he truly was. Thank you to Pastor Don Brail of the Hastings Free Methodist Church for the beautiful message delivered at the funeral and to the ladies of the church for the luncheon provided after the funeral. Your kindness and caring is very much appreci­ ated. Finally, thank you to the Beeler Funeral Home. Words cannot express how truly blessed we are to have such caring family and friends. Thanks for beir.g there for us at this difficult time. With our thanks and Man arrested for box cutter threat HASTINGS — A 33-year-old Heatings man was arrested for felonious assault and resisting and obstructing police Saturday night. Jan. 17. after he threatened family mem­ bers with a box cutter in the 100 block of East High Street Hastings police responded to a call that Janed Thompson had verbally threatened and physically attempted to cut another family member with the sharp tool, said Hastings Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. When police confronted Thompson, he refused to cooperate or turn over the box cutter. Leedy said. He resisted officers as they took him into custody, but police were able to seize the tool Thompson was taken to tbe Bany Coumy Jail. Bany County deputia and tbe Michigan Stale Police assisted, Leedy said. No one was injured. It appeared that alcohol may have been a factor. Minors busted for having booze party HASTINGS - Several minors were died for consuming alcohol after police respond­ ed Friday night, Jan. 16, to complaints about a lota pasty in the 700 block of Wot Green Street. Mice said they confronted trine teens, ranging in age from 16 through 18, who woe at an apartment consuming alcohol, said Hastings Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Four of the minors were died snd released to the custody their parents, tiro were died and released and three teens were taken into custody, Leedy said. An 18-year-old from Hastings wm lodged in Bany County Jail on chsrgra of manor in possession of alcohol by consumption, violating terms of hit probation snd sUowtng minors to cnsmime alcohol on his premises, he said. John Farley and Joshua BcraheiseL both 17 from Hastings, were taken to tbe jafi because of the ir level of consumption. al 09 and .07 ftzpectiveiy. They were cited with bring mtnum tn poszessiofli oF elcoifloi ^7 the deputy dust ttid* * Teen Injured In dty traffic accident HASTINGS - A 17-year-oid Hastings gM WM igjtnd st the intersection of Apjde snd Mmket streets Fridsy, Jan. 16, ■ 5:30 pm. A vehicle, driven by Amon Davis, 18. from Dowling wm making aright Dm ftnra Apple Street when the vehicle behind bun ariemptod to ro around hie vehicle on the right Tbe driver. Diana Alexander, 43, from Hantinga thought Devin wm tuning to the HL A paiscngrr in Davis' vehicle. Kaysie Lancaster of Hastings, received Minor injuries, but refused treatment at the acene. Two accused of filing false police report HASTINGS - Tiro people reported they were aaaanhed in the asee of Coan and Bokwood streets around 8:30 pjn.' last Tburedsy (Jsn. IS) by two Men in hooded sweat­ shins who denmded money, but police believe Bqrffiad a Mm peMoswptBh * The victims, a man and his gnifriend, told Hastings Chy Mice that both anapects ran from the area. The victim aaid he wm not sure if he had Ha wallet with hhn at Bo time. The Michigan State Mice trachiag dog wee caBsd to We scene, but did not And any • f. «s - , • inionDaDon. 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Thank you to Girrbach Funeral Home and director Ray Girrbach for all your help. Thank you to Paator Mark Howard and Rev. Steve Reid fervour comforting words. Tnank you to the Moose Lodge for tne luncheon following their services. Your kindness h ^POLICE BE at released. Middleville woman hurt In accident HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 28-yew-oid Middleville woman wm injured as a result of a traffic crash Jan. 8 on Milter Road near Guernsey Lake Road. Thnya Matteson wm rounding a curve easlbound on Miller Road near Gueaneey Lake Road when she lost control of her vehicle on the snowy rood and did into lhe paah of a vehicle westbound on Guernsey Late Road, drives by Jennifer Gregomki, 32, of Detau. FOR SALB FMC 100 gallon sprayer, slid mount, 5hp Briggs 4c Stratton engine, $1,000. Call (269)9484190 said Michigan State Poiice from the Hssrings font Though both driven suffered injuries, Matteson wm transported to Pennock Hospital by comrcKtaDiy arranged, wnen in sb unexpecseo moment, on Jan. 27, 1853, he was kilted white riding to the mill on a saw fog which wfe over­ turned, cunning mm.* mis accioem occunva -Utah-of tbs Village by the toWps (taxing FOR RENT: RETIREMENT GEM! In Hastings. Perfect for mum and/or dad, 2bd bungalow, 2 blocks from food center/town. Kitchen, bath and laundry remod­ eled. huge baaement Moray, caring neighborhood. Let by Christian family. (269)945­ 3954 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that ram in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. HUGE INDOOR SALE: fur­ niture. antiques, lots of misc.. too many to mention. Saturday, January 24th 9am- *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K. very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FOR SALE: '89 Ford F-350 crew cab, XL dually. 73 die­ sel 4x2. Excellent condition, power steering, power brakes, cruise control 5 FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME ON GUN LAKE FOR RENT: $125 a SUS BRAND NEW Queen mattress set Still BEDROOM SET: a new 7 piece set with sleigh bed. Never used. sell $650. (616)318-6998 can deliver. School Brook oar tbe flowing well. He wee tbe first one buried in the south or Cemetery Na 2. He wm father of S3. Ingeraoo, alao of Mrs,; Jonathan Height, or grandfather of Mra. Lafayette Parrott In the fore pan of June 1845. just over tbe west town line in tbe vidaky of Lawhead Lake, occurred one of the most excitiag events or bru­ tal crimes that has ever beat pripelleted since Woodland had its first settlers. Then and there lived a man by the aame of foreman, who had two children, aged 8 and 10 yun, and oa a cer­ tain day these two children were missing. When enquires were made of their where­ abouts foreman said he bad seat them in search of his entile, and probably they were kwt! The alarm spread rapidly and citizens flocked together from far and near, realizing fall well the situation, with great forests and swamps foil of wild animals, that something must be done al once or these children would soon be prey for these wild animals or suffer for want of food. A thorough search wm made and for five succes­ sive days the people assisted in tbe search, but no traces of tbe little ores could be found. Ou the morning of the sixth day. a very large crowd had assembled from all tbe surrounding towns and arrangements were being made to search every nook and center for some trace or fragment of the little ores, as prompt action must be taken al once. Al this crisis, foreman unexpectedly remarked to tbe crowd, and that loo. with an emphatic tone, that further search was useless and they might as well go home and let them go! foreman was lhe first ore to despair in the search when he should have been the last ore. This remark from him aroused suspicions in ■he minds of the citizens that the little ores had been foully dealt with. However, no legal action wm ever taken in the matter. Freeman soon moved sway but the suspicions continued to exist among those familiar with the tragedy for yean. Some yean later reports raid that at Fireman's death or just prior to death, he con­ fessed the crime, saying he snuck ore of he children with a hoc while in a passion of anger killing it. and then killed the other ore to pre­ vent it from revealing his hrotxl crime and had sunk lheir bodies in the lake! We are glad that is brutal outrage took place just outside of tbe border line of Woodland for there never has been a murder in our township that we have any knowledge of. and we may refer to this fact again in future items when we record lhe social moral and religious worth of the people of Woodland. (Continued next meet) Mercy ambulance, where ate wm mated and releaeed the same day. Crash leads to drunk driving arrest IRVING - A 42-year-old Middleville man wm aneaaed for opeaaaing a vehide while wnrirr file influence of alcohol. Scott Friberg wm southbound on Woodschooi Road when he drove straigitt off the road in a curve, said Michigan State Mice of the Hastings Post Friberg wm not injured in the creak, police said. Argument leads to ax handle assault HASTINGS - A 42-year-old Hastings man aesaated his brother wfih an ax handle Ian. 5 at 8 xm. in the 2000 block of M-43 over m tegument about what to food tbe victim's flofThe 40-year-oid victim retreated into the bouse to caH the police. He wm not inpned. said Michigan State Police at the Haatinga Poet Tbe case hm been sent to the prosecutor's office for review of assauk charges. No arrests have been made yet Two suspected of manufacturing meth The Allegan County Sheriffs Department wm able to apprehend two men suspected of making methamphetamine in the Otsego-Plainwell area after Betting some help from the Meijer stove on M-89. MeijePs Lorn Prevention akmd deputes that there were two suspects buying compo­ nents to make methamphetamine in the store ata provided a license piste number rod a vehicle description when the niapects left. Attempts to locate the sus­ pect vehicle subsequently fsiled. but less than three hours later the same suspects returned to Meyer's to buy more components. Again. Lorn Prevention contacted the sheriffs office, ata this time the suspect vehicle wu located southbound on U.S.-131 and stopped for improper display of a license plate (the plate wm in the back window). Further inveatigation revealed that the license plate on the car wm improper ata the car wm not insured. An inventory of the vehicle's contents prior to impound revealed cans of starting fluid, Coleman fuel, lithium batteries ata other components customarily uaed to make metham­ phetamine. After making this discovery, deputia contacted officers from the West Michigan Enforcement Team (WeMET) for assistance. Drug investigators then obtained consent to search a residence on McKinley Street in tbe city of Otsego, where they fixind an active meth lab. M well as tbe items that had been purchased earlier in tbe evening from Meyer's. One suspect was lodged in the Allegan Co Jail for an outstanding warrant ata will be facing other drug charges. A spokesperson from the sheriff’s department said. "Retail lorn prevention programs work closely with law enforcement on a daily basis in an anemffi to apprehend suspects purchasing meth components snd are essential in our ahempt to curtail the methampheta­ mine problem in Allegan County." Sheriff’s deputia were assisted in this inveatigation by Plainwell Department of Public Safety and Otsego City Mice. Bring yo PRINT PLUS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 22. 2004 - Page 17 Julie A. Burtch SHELBYVILLE - Marjorie Uramkin of Shelbyville died on Jan. 20, 2004. at her home. Marjorie wm a wonderfill woman, friend and mother. She wm bora on March 20, 1922, in Charlevoix, and wm raised by John aad Lucille Pangborn. Marjorie graduated from Otsego High School She married lhe love of her life. Franklin Donald Uramkin. and together they raised their four children. yean including Doubleday. Along with ha husband, they owned the Prairieville Fann Store and laaa she waked as a recefrionist/aaaistam for Dr Cliff Haff in Plainwell. She attended church and most recently wm involved at the Hickory Corner* Bible Church. Marjorie's life wm centered around ba loving family, including ba children, Kathleen and Ike Mecca of Delton. Joyce Uramkin of Gun Lake. John and Estba Uramkin of Plainwell, and Don and Thmmy Uramkin of Potterville; sisters-in-law, Margie and Bob Rowe of Kalamazoo and Elaine Polla of Florida; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and ba cousin. Joyce Starring of Nashville. ■ She wm preceded in death by ha husband. Prank, in 1984. Friends may visit with tbe family on Thursday. Jan. 22, 2004 from 5 to 7 pan. at tbe Life Story Funeral Homes.Rupert, Durham, Marshall A Gren. Plainwell Chapel, where a Celebration of Life Service win be held on Friday. Jan. 23.2004 at 10 un. lb read Marjorie's life story, share amemory with ha family, tube a tnr mortal contri­ bution to Sylvia’s Place, or order flowers. HASTINGS - Gillian Emma Grace Sander*, daughter of Heather Sanders died al birth oo Jan. 15,2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Surviving is Gillian's mother Heather Sanders of Hastings; sister, Jennifer, grand­ mother, Shirley Buckner; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfa­ ther, Curtis D. Sanden. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 19. 2004 al Hastings Riverside Cemetery Baby Land. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ing. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Minerva Bauman ALMA - Minerva Bauman, age 97, of Alma, formerly of Holiday, Florida and Hastings, died on Saturday, Jan. 17,2004. She wm born on Sept. 27, 1906 in Scranton. Kansas to Elex and LaVerna (Carr) Baker. She married Roy Bauman oo Oct 5, 1922 in Kansas. They moved to Michigan in 1923. Over her lifetime she had many occupa­ tions but first and foremost she wm a wife and mother. She wm a “Rosie tbe Riveter” during World War U, worked Felpausch, J.C. Hastings. She loved her family, friends and a good game of cards. Roy retired in 1966 and after selling their farm in Dowling, they moved to Holiday, Florida. In April 2003, they moved to the Masonic Pathways Home in Alma Minerva is survived by her husband of 81 years, Roy, son (Joyce) of Battle Creek; daughters, Leona (Bud) Myers of Hastings, and Wilma (Ted) Stockham of Hastings; 12 WOODLAND - Alma E. (Sutherland) Kruger age 74. of Woodland, wm called Home to be with her Lord early Saturday morning. Jan. 17,2004. Alma wm bora in Lake Odessa on April 12, 1929 to Merle and Velma (Schlappi) Sutherland Sr. Over the years, Alma developed a love for fishing and spewting time gardening and rais­ ing flowers. She also loved to travel; her destinations included most of the United States M well as locations throughout the world, her favorite being Australia. Alma wm a collector, and especially enjoyed Hummel figurines aad dishes with tbe “Jewel Ttea" pattern. She had proudly worked m an accountant with tbe State of Michigan/lncome Tax Division for 25 years before retiring. She is survived by her children, Alice (Ron) Martin of Woodland. Roger (Nancy) Kruger of Gladwin, and Linda (Edwin) Drake of Ttexaa; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brothers and sister. Milo Sutherland, Zondra “Scottie” (Bud) Keusch, Leon (Gloria) Sutherland, and John (Linda) Sutherland, sister-in-law, Jeanette Suther- friends. Alma wm preceded in death by her par­ ents; and her brother, Merie Sutherland. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Jan. 22, 2004 at tbe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Tbe family will receive relatives and Woodland Memorial Park. It wm Alma's desire that memorial contri­ butions be made to Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Beno. by Koops DELTON - Kenneth G. Thomas of Delton passed away Wednesday. Jan. 14.2004 at lhe Plainwell Pines Nursing Center where he had been a patient for one month. Kenneth wm born July 7, 1911 in Lawrence, the youngest son of Stanton and Josephine (McGowan) Thomas Bom into a farming family; his fust jobs involved farming and driving a milk truck to Kalamazoo Creamery. On July 10,1928 he married Laura Carroll and they were married for 56 years before she preceded him in death on July 20,1984. Employed by Little Brothers Hatchery and Grain Elevator in 1934. Kenneth wm a loyal employee for 32 years, ending bis career there as hatchery manager. In 1976, Kenneth retired with 10 years of service from A Kalamazoo resident most of his adult life, he recently reaided at Wall Lake and nd reading aad wm a member of the Anchor He is survived by his sons, Gerald (Mary) TbomM of Delton and Keith Thomas of Fennville; grandchildren. Debora (John) Gray and Mark TbomM both of Rockford, aad Lori Banone of Grand Haven; great grandchildren, Chris, Lauren, and Tyler Gray, and Ben, Beth and Becca Banone; and his loving wife, Laura; and four hrothen. Earl, Mac, Loria (Stan) and Emmett A memorial service win be conducted Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at 11 ant at Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove (M­ 43). Delton PMtor Daniel Hofrnaan offidsring. Private inurnment Mt Ever Rest Caneaery, Kalamazoo. hitinnrial contributions to Delton District Anangesnettts by Williams-Gores Funeral House, Detaa. NASHVILLE - Julie A. Bunch, age 61, of Thornapple Lake Road. Nashville, died Tuesday. Jan. 6. 2004 in Pennock Hospital. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 24. 2004 al the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with former Pastor Rick Bunch officiating. Visitation one hour prior lo service time. Memorial contributions may be made u> Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. VERMONTVILLE Frances E. Shetenhelm, age 93. of Ifcrmoatville, died Friday. Jan. 16.2004 at Thomappie Manor. Mrs. Shetenhelm wm bora on April 13, 1910 in Chester Township. Eaton County, the daughter of Lloyd and Edith (Smith) Case. She wm raised in Chester Township and attended school there. She wm married to Earl Shetenhelm on Jan. 7, 1933 in Angola, IN. She lived all her married life in the Vermontville area She wm a member of tbe First Congregational Church, the Eastern Star, enjoyed coolring, wm aa avid reader. cross­ Mrs. Shesenhehn is survived by her daugh­ ter, Mary (Duane) Wolfe of Chariotte; grariddaugbten, Jackie Janouaek of Charlotte and Jodi (David) Lemon of Potterville; great granddaughter. Manfi Hili of Lansing; sever- Eart oo Oct 18,1975; three brothers aad two Services wen held Monday. Jan. 19.2004 First Congregational Church or National lets (Doris (Menton) Hoffman and Bonnie, Arrangements were made by Maple AWley Chapel in Nashville. also by 10 brothers and sisters. Cremation hM been held. A memorial service win be held in the spring. Plainwell. ALTO - Rose V. (Porrin) Heacock. sge 98, of Alto, went to be with the Lord Jan. 20, historic ‘Bowens Mills 2004. SEBRING. FLA. - Shirley (Doxey) Hulbert of Sebring. Fla., formerly of Delton, passed away Saunday. Jan. 17,2004. announccd. Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. MIDDLEVILLE - Pied H. Buckingham, age 98, of Middleville, passed away peacefuByThentey. Jen. 20,2004, w home with his Howard and grandson. Kevin VanDenBrock. Sheri survived by her daughters, Clara ■W r» - b -- Marie (Leon) Timmers; son. Howard (Mary) Heacock; 11 grandchildren and 16 great­ grandchildren; with many nieces and Funeral services will be held Friday. Jan. 23.2004 at 11 azn. at tbe Roth-Gent Hmeral Home. 305 N. Hudson. Lowell Rev. Dean Bailey of Bowne United Methodist Church wiU officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, tnenraes b covered onofc, an om miu with a 17-foot wseetwheel. and oar new loin us at the new HPS office TUeadap February 3. 2004 3-7 pjn. --------- . CT1--4 - <»' mesnry-nueu wewng 3275 N. M-37 Highway He wm bom April 27, 1905 aa Urbana. Interment will be at Bourne Center and moved to Michigan at the age of three. Meet the HPS staff, tow the oflke Caledonia Jan. 24, 1932, and had lived in Middleville the 72 yean of their marriage. allow, a call (269) 795-7530 for more infonnatkn. Home, Lowell 2SHK retired in 1970. He then served eight years on He wm a member of Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport. Surprise Your Valentine with Mow of all, he wm a caring, loving hueband. aad enjoyed spending time with his loved TJadentine He is survived by his wife of 72 years. RrvHngham of Kalamazoo; granddaughter. grandchildren and two great-great-grandchil- many nieces and nephews Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, Jan. 23. 2004 at I pjn. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor The Hastings Banner in Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner; P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will 4| appear in the February 12th issue. Deadline is noon Tuesday, February 10th. Express your feelings to your fl wife, husband, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, relatives, teachers, best friend or anyone whom you I i would like to say thanks to for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low," just $5.15 for 16 words , (additional words 15< each). Payment must accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. I Enclosed please find my special prepaid ae will be one hour prior to the service. Interment win be at Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Compose Your Own Message Below Home, Middleville. Compose your own Valentine message—it's easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: DEAREST BABY CAKES HAPPY VALENTINES DAY Sweet Beans! You are the best thing that ever happened to me! Our love is here to stay. Loor, Big Bor Jotoveryoun, Honey Bunny 4 Deadline is Noon, Ries., February 10 Ghe a memorial that A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in die name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. NAME_ _ r£* ADDRESS an TOTAL WORDS IN MESSAGE SIME. HE. TOTAL AMOUNT a? (a MM aij �Page 18 - Thursday. January 22. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ROGERS INVITE, continued from page 13 Vikings grapplers top Kalamazoo Christian, and Thomappie Hudsonville by 69 Kellogg. The TK Trojans were also at Wyoming Park Saturday. TK missed out on tournament play this Saturday at the Rogers Invitational, after winning the tournament at Grand Rapids Baptist the previous week. The Trojans were 5-3 in pool play, as was Wyoming Park, but finished one point behind the Vikings in the tie-break­ er and had to come home early. "It was really kind of disappointing." said TK coach Jamie Nelson. "We split with the tournament champion. When we lost to Union it pretty much sealed it." Nelson was referring to the second game against Union. The Trojans took game one 15-6, but let the second game slip away 12-15. Vicksburg, who the Trojans rallied to split with in their last match of the day. was the team that went on to win the title. The Trojans fell in the first game 8-15. then won the second 15-8. "I was really glad to end the day on that, because that was my team. There were the players that I know." said Nelson. The Trojans started the day out by play­ ing pretty well against Ionia. The Trojans took both games from the Bulldogs. 15-9. 15-1. The split with Union followed the victory, then the Trojans split with Wyoming Park 16-14. 12-15. The inconstancy that plagued the Trojans throughout the day. started right with their serving game. TK's serves seemed to go one of three ways Saturday, straight into the net. straight past the back line, or for an ace. Andrea Otto led lhe team on the day w ith 14 aces even though the Trojans did­ n't serve particularly well. Stephanie Scott also had eight aces for lhe Trojans. Mallory Egolf had seven. “We've never struggled with getting them in the court." said Nelson of her team's serves. "I've never had to say to them, ‘just make sure you gel your serves in.' I don't know what happened." Egolf had a good day passing the ball, she had 80 assists and only one error. Jessica Flaska and Scott led the Trojans with 28 kills each, while Flaska and Katie Dorland each had five blocks. After winning six straight Sparta Invitationals. it wouldn't seem that the Vikings had anything to prove on Saturday. But that wasn't how they felt. Hudsonville has been ranked ahead of Lakewood by the Grand Rapids Press in recent weeks, and the Vikings felt a little bit slighted. Lakewood finished 69 points ahead of second place Hudsonville Saturday, to claim its seventh straight title at Sparta. “We went in there a little upset that they pul Hudsonville ahead of us. so we had some­ thing to prove a little bit there at the tourna­ ment,*’ said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. The Vikings finished in the top four in all 14 weight classes, and won four, taking titles were Nathan Shoup at 145, Branden Terry at 125, Evan Terry at 130, and Eddie Phillips at 171. 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S CHURCH ST HASlitiGS Ml 49058-1893 Saxon spikers get first Gold win See Story Page 3 The Hastings VOLUME 151, No. 5 See Story Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, January 29, 2004 PRICE 5OC Ex-register af deeds seateneed u felew Two blood drives are Feb. 10,12 Brr—r of low blood apply, caused by Tbcaday'a uowMorm acron Mirhipn Red Cron official* lay dona­ tions are needed critically in local blood Witinn onvcs. The seat drives in this area win be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tbendsy. Feb. 10. at the First Baptist Church, Middleville, and from 1 so 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 12. at the Castleton Thwohip Hall in Nashville. The winter storm Tuesday baked four scbedaled blood drivesy. slicing 200 doantioas, or about 30 percent, off the daily goal of 750 units. Meanwhile, patients in 70 hospitals across the state •till need about 2,000 units of Hood products every day, and depend on the volunteer blood donations made through the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross. ■We've been in tough situations before.* says Red Cross CEO Fred Stems. "But the sitnation in the last month has been even tougher. With just a little over a 24-bour supply of Hood on the shelves, today's stones could phage us into further crisis." The Red Cross has been on emer­ gency appeal for blood dooatioos since Jan. 8. Blood donors must be at least 17 yean old, weigh HO pounds or more, and be in good general health Futuring workshop forum rescheduled The Barry County Planning Department canceled the first of four "futuring workshops” last Tuesday । ’ night at the Tbomapple Township Hall because of inclement weather and rescheduled it for Monday evening, Feb. 23. The series of workshops is planned in the next several weeks as part of the county's process to update the master plan. Each meeting will be held at 7 pan.. The next is to be held at the Harting* Township Hall tonight. Thursday, Jan. 29; at the Barry Township Hall Monday, Feb 9. and at the Baltimore Township Hall Thursday, Feb. 12. That muter plan is intended to set general guideline* for how county growth and devt Jopment is managed over the next 25 yean or so. lb allow for the plan to reflect com­ munity attitudes, the Planning Commission chose to begin the plan­ ning process with a series of four open and public forums known as a *foturing workshops." The objective of these activities will be to develop a general consensus among the partici­ pants as to the likely result of a con­ tinuation of the current trends in growth and development in each of the four quadrants of the community. The sessions will be structured to give each participant an opportunity to assist in the effort to build a com­ munity consensus on growth and I development. To encourage residents to take part, the sessions are scheduled in four areas of the county. The Master Plan Advisory Committee invites all residents and property owners to attend the session most convenient For more information. call County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus at (269) 945-1290. More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 DeAnna Campbell shovels the sidewalk Tuesday afternoon in downtown Hastings during the winter snowstorm that brought eight inches. Stormy weather: Eight inches of snow fails in 24 hours by Marde Westover Staff Writer A winter storm that began early Tuesday and continued into Wednesday brought eight inches of snow to Hastings, closed schools, caused slippery roads and a fatal snowmobile accident near Gun Lake and forced residents once again to dig out Dave McIntyre, weather observer and record keeper for the National Weather Service’s climatological station in Hastings, repotted that this latest round of the white stuff brings the January snow total through Wednesday morning to 26.5 inches. There is a current ground cover of 13 inches. The heavy snow was brought into Michigan as a strong low pressure system in the plains Monday night moved east. McIntyre reported. Most of the lower part of Michigan was under a “Winter Storm Warning" that began early Tuesday morning and lasted into See STORMY WEATHER, pg. 2 J-Ad Graphics News Service Former Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer of Hastings was sen­ tenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Colorado on felony charges of violating the Lacey Act, for the Illegal interstate trans­ portation. and purchase, of a black bear in violation of state and federal wildife laws. Schondelmayer, 53, in a signed plea agree­ ment with the federal government, admitted last fall to unlawfully killing a black bear in 2001. north of Craig. Colo., falsifying Colorado Division of Wildlife reporting records and then transporting the bear back to Michigan. The charges were that Schondelmayer ille­ gally took a black bear in Colorado Oct 20, 2001, using the name and tag (license and permit) numbers of another Barry County man who has not been charged The government's agreement with Schondelmayer requires him to pay $15,000 in fines and restitution, three years supervised probation and a lifetime suspension of his hunting privileges in Colorado and several other western states. He was not given any jail or prison time, however, he was sented to a jail term in Barry County a little more than a year ago in connection with other hunting viol'dions in Michigan. Schondelmayer also forfeited numerous big £»mc mounts to the U3. Fish and Wildlife Servic. Schondelmayer also admired in the plea agreement to illegally killing two elk and one mule deer between 1997 and 2000 in Colorado and Wyoming, and transporting them in interstate commerce. The investiga­ tion was initiated after a citizen reported pos­ sible violations committed by Schondelmayer. The tip, which was provided through Colorado's Division of Wildlife Operation Game Thief Program, eventually resulted in the issuance and serving a federal search warrant July 17. 2002. at Schondelmaycr's residence on Francis Street in Hastings, where numerous big game mounts were seized. Subsequent interviews with Schondelffoyer and other Michigan residents Sandy Schondelmayer led to additional charges being issued in Arizona and Colorado. Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation. Schondelmayer was previously convicted in Miciiigan Slat* Court in January 2003 of unlawfully killing seven white-tailed deer and one black bear between 1999 and 2001. In Michigan, Schondelmayer was ordered to pay fines and other costs totaling $10,950, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, ordered to forfeit a scoped-sighted crossbow, and prohibited from hunting through 2006. Now because he has been convicted of a federal offense, Schondelmayer will be for­ bidden to possess firearms, according to Neil Hartman of the law enforcement division, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Colorado. The interstate transportation and sale of wildlife taken in violation of any state laws is also a violation of the Lacey Act. a federal wildlife protection law. Schondelmayer pleaded guilty to one felony violation of the Sm SCHONDELMAYER, pg. 2 County finally ratifies pact with employees by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning unani­ mously ratified a three-year contract with county courthouse employees, more than a year after the old contract expired. The Barry County Courthouse Employees Association had been working under the terms of the old contract that expired on Dec. 31. 2002. The 75 employees and the county agreed to 3 percent raises for each of the three years, covering 2003, 2004 and 2005. The first raise will be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2003. and County Administrator Michael Brown said he hopes to have the “retro checks” included for the Feb. 12 payroll dale. Under the agreement, the employees also will have their prescription co-pay cards increased to $10 and health care cost increas­ es will be split with the county 50-50 each year, with a cap of 1 percent of the employ­ ee’s base wage, retroactive to April 1. 2003. For example. Brown said, someone with a salary of $26,000 would pay no more than $260 for increases. Oie key issue in the bargaining was the fact that county elected officials have received fully paid health insurance and $5 co-pays for prescriptions. “I’m glad we worked this out,” said Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie. It’s been a long road. I appreciate those who stuck it out and got it done." One employee group, the sheriff’s deputies, still remain without a contract. In other business at Tuesday morning's meeting, the Board of Commissioners: • Approved the sale of the old Commission on Aging building at 120 North Michigan Ave. for $87,500 to Bill Barry, a local real estate agent. “Why does he want it?" asked Commissioner Don Nevins. He received no answer. The money from the sale will be earmarked for the delinquent tax fund, even though Commissioner Tom Wing suggested it be used to hire a new deputy. Nevins said, “It costs about $62,000 a year •o put a deputy on the road, so the $87,500 wouldn't cover as much as two years. So where’s the money going to come from after that?" Nevins added. “We had many other (coun­ ty) departments request additional personnel, too. We need to look at all the needs.” Mackenzie, noting the perilous state of the economy, said. “We may be the only county that's looking into adding staff, but that’s fine.” He suggested putting the money from the sale into the delinquent tax fund and then arguir.g about its use later. He said Wing and former Commissioner Tom Wilkinson a couple of years ago insisted on building back the revolving tax fund after it was used to buy the property now housing the new COA and Health Department build­ ings. It was noted that the county purchased the old COA building, used by Hospital Purchasing, for just $1. Il was abandoned last year when the COA moved to a remodeled Sm COUNTY CONTRACT, pg. 2 Their Majesties Delton Kellogg seniors Shannah Fisber and Kai Haines step out onto the basketball court Friday night before being crowned DK's 2004 Wintertest King and Queen at dur­ ing halftime of the Panthers’ varsity basketball game against Battle Creek Pennfield. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �Page 2 - Thursday. January 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page First Friday focus is on Dem caucus Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Michigan Democratic Perty prexidential caucw, scheduled for Samnfey. Feb. 7. will be the focus of a special First Friday presentation al noon Friday. Jan- 30 The program, which will provide infor­ mation on how and when to vote, will be held at the Barry County Democratic Party's headquarters, the Thoma* Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets The Thornapple Wind Band is gearing up for its next concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22. at the Lakewood High School auditorium, with a guest performance by the Lansing Brass Band. in Hastings. The Democratic field includes Howard Dean. Wesley Clark. John Kerry, Al Sharpton, Dennis Kucinich. John Edwards and Joe Lieberman. The local program Jan. 30 will be moder­ ated by former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Bob Dwyer and current. Vice Chairwoman Barb Cichy, who baa been trained in deaii^ with the caucus, will provide information about how to cast a vote. The Pint Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Comrasriee, natomarily takes place on the first Friday at each month, but sometimes the schedule is ahered to accommodate special events. In this case, the first Friday of this month was the day after New Year’s Dey. so it was decided that a special progr am just before the Feb. 7 caucus would be a better way to proceed. Library to show documentary films Three award-wirtumg documentary films will be shown at the Hastings Public Library this month and in February and Match. The Academy Award Nominee for Best Documemary in 2002, "Winged Migration," will be shown Mtey, Jan. 30, at 7 pm. Follow awe-inspiring bird migrations through 40 countries and all eeven conti­ nents. The controversial Academy Award writning "Rnwli^g fqr CofanbiltO* by Moore win be aired AHay, Feb. 27. SpeHag competition' win be the focus at “SfUtMxmi' Friday, March 19. AU programs are free and sefreahments will be served. Bring comfortable chairs. Delton’s ‘Folllos’ sot for Feb. 12-14 The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company will present "Follies 2004" at 7:30 pjn. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12,13 and 14, at the Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium. This years theme is "At the Movies," with a ticket coat of $4. Tickets this year are through reserved seating and will for sale beginning Jan. 28 during school hours in the high school guidance office. For more information call Michelle Green in the guidance office at 623-9200. ‘Love and Logic’ sessions planned "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent," a six-session workshop for parents of young children through middle school age, will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday evenings beginning Feb. S at the Hastings Community Center, 320 W. South, Hastings. . Tb register call Dawn Cokson at 945­ 9545 extension 33. The coat is $20 per person or $30 for a couple payable at the first session. Scholarships are available by calling Region 12 SAPE (269) 789­ 2453. The sessions, sponsored by Early On of Barry ISD, Hastings Community Education Program and Region 12 SAPE for parents and caregivers in the Heatings area, feature a video and parent handbook and answer such questions as: How can I get my kids to stop fighting? How do I get my kids to do chores without a battle? The Love add Logic system will help parents and caregivers feci more confi­ dent as parents, have more fan parenting and feel more relaxed at the end of the day. For more information, call Jean Kropf, Region 12 SAPE Parent/Family Education program manager, at (269) 789-2449. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... (269)945-9554 Four rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School bend room from 7 to 9 p.m. on four consecutive Thursday evenings, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5.12 and 19. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Closson. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs more clarinet and percussion players. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding conununity. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. Money collected is used to promote and support the continuance of the ensemble. For more information on how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrunrnt if needed, please call Kim Domke (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye (945-9766). Kiwanis Spaghetti I dinner free to kids Members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club are inviting boys and girls to bring their parents to the "Spaghetti Ball" Friday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. This rilynu wont ui mt ^laghrrti sup­ per inchides spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. Children 10 and under are free, everyone else is $5 apiece. This is also the night of the Hastings vs. Thomapple Kellogg high school basket­ ball game. There is so additional fee for the game. Tickets are available from Kiwanis members or at the door. Natural family planning offered Tom and Ann Feldpausch, certified teachers of Natural Family Planning (NFP). are offering a course series in Hastings.| beginning Wednesday. Feb. 18. The Sympto-Thennsl method teaches couples how to observe, crosscheck, and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. The Feldpauscbes claim that NFP is helpful to either avoid or achieve pregnancy and avoids pulling chemicals mto the woman's body, where negative side effects can ■nrinrie blood clots, increased blood pres­ sure and hndrsirable weight gain. Some studies are linking use of the birth control piH with breast cancer, cervical cancer, and liver tumors and * possible link between vasectomies and higher incidences of The couple says that the method works with irregular cycles and can be practiced tlwigbOUt a CCUpfe's fertile yean without health risks. It's also immediasely reversible and costs less than other forms at birth con­ trol. The Feldpauaches teach under the guid­ ance of The Couple to Couple League, ImeraatioBal, founded in 1971 and now the largeat organization teaching Nh* in North America. To register, call 269-948-2148. The $70 course fee includes instructions and materi­ als. Birkholz receives parks, rec award State Sen. Patty Birkholz (R-Saugatnck Tarp.) has been awarded the 2003 Legislator oi the Year by the Michigan Recreation and ftuk Association. The award was presented to Birkholz for her "valuable and distinguished service in advocating and supporting parks and recre­ ation* during the association's annual con­ vention and trade show Jan. 19 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. *1 am honored to be considered for and presented with this important award," Birkholz said. "As chair of the environmen­ tal affairs committee, 1 understand thes ignificance of parks and recreation for Michigan's citizens and the positive impact legislation plays in keeping our parks clean and safe for everyone to use." Birkholz was the only legislator recog­ nized during this year's ceremony. Birkholz also was recognized for her service as past chairwoman of the Michigan State Parks Advisory Board and for her service as a gubernatorial appointment to the Foundation for Michigan Slate Parks. STORMY WEATHER, continued from page 1--------------------Wednesday morning. Under the “Winter Storm Warning" signif­ icant snowfall was expected, along with gusty winds that caused blowing and drifting snow. The combination of snow and gusty wind made traveling very hazardous. The Delton Kellogg Schools, Hastings Schools. Maple Valley Schools, Lakewood Schools and Thomapple Kellogg Sctiools all were closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The cumulative snow total for the 2003-04 winter season thus far is 38.7 inches. According to McIntyre, at this point the area is below the seasonal average of 51.9 inches, which is based on a 30-year average. in the month of November there were 6.33 inches of rain, that if had been in the form of snow would have provided over 60 inches of snow, McIntyre reported. Snow totals for the month was 3.3 inches. During the entire month of December there was only 8.9 inches of snow. McIntyre noted that there is still February and March to add to the snow total and to "keep you snow shovel handy." The outlook for the remainder of the week has everyday showing a chance of snow and cold temperatures. Anothei arctic blast is expected for the end of the week with tem­ peratures in the teens. Sledding down a slide is how Melissa and Jesse McClurkin choose to spend their snow day. Schools were closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. SCHONDELMAYER, continued from page 1 Lacey Act, which includes maximum penal­ ties of five years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. Schondelmayer4*s5 * *prosecution is the result of a joint investigation I y special agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and wildlife officers from the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice's Environmental and Natural Resources Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. Schondelmayer also pleaded guilty in Mackinac County to one count of illegally killing a bear on Sept. 27, 2000, while two other counts related to deer were dismissed, according to Mackinac County District Court in SL Ignace. Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman sentenced him to serve 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended if he paid a $200 fine and $1,000 restitution to the Department of Natural Resources on each of the seven counts. Schondelmayer was ordered to pay $8,400 in assessments fptyial violations, according to court records. In Mackinaw County, be was ordered to pay another $1,500 in restitution and was placed on probation. The former register of deeds, who served in thjat capacity between 1983 and August 1999, served his jail sentence about a year ago. Federal agents along with Colorado Division of Wildlife Game Warden Dan Miller recovered remains of the life size, mounted bear, skull, photos, hunting diaries, notebooks and other papers relating to his hunting activities Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah. Washington and Wyoming in their raid of nearly two years ago, according to a copy of the federal search warrant. According a report by Michigan DNR Det. John Jurcich of the Wildlife Resources Protection Unit, the Mackinaw County black bear, hide and skull were seized under Schondelmayer’x consent during a second raid on his home Sept. 24. 2002, by the Michigan DNR. “Members of the Michigan DNR observed numerous photos, records and animal mounts at the residence and among items seized by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service,” Jurcich reported. Items seized by the USFWS and later by the Michigan DNR included one yellow note­ book page, a buck whitetail deer hunting ledger listing deer from 1977 of photographs marked 1998,1909,2000 deer and bear, 12 loose photographs of deer and Schondelmayer. one photograph of a black bear and Schondelmayer dated September 2000, seven photo album pages containing 16 photos of whitetail deer. The DNR also seized from Schondelmayer’s home one crossbow, scope and sling, 14 deer skulls with antlers which are year dated and numbered with a marker, four Michigan deer license tags issued to (woman) attached to four, skull/antler sets. Jurcich reported the tags were from 1995 and 1996. “During the service of this warrant (July 17) and subsequent review of (evidence) it became apparent that a large number of ille­ gal deer had been killed by Schondelmayer in the state of Michigan," Jurcich reported. One ledger seized by authorities detailed the taking of 63 whitetail bucks, mostly in Michigan, from 1977 to 2001. “This ledger further documented many Michigan over limits of whitetail bucks," he said, noting that by law, hunters are only allowed no more than two antlered bucks per year and that one of those bucks must possess at least four antler points on one side. He said the evidence suggests that Schondelmayer killed at least 10 whitetai] ♦ bucks over W tegd KMigan limit during the 1999,2000 aad 2001 archcry and firearms seasons. ' He was also accused of illegally maintain­ ing a deer blind in Moran Township in Mackinac County. COUNTY CONTRACT, continued from page 1 facility at the comer of West Woodlawn and North Broadway. It also was noted that everybody might be a winner in this transaction. The county got a huge profit, sold a downtown building for a low price and the city stands to gain lax rev­ enue, depending on what Barry intends to do with it • Noted there will be a Parks and Recreation Commission public hearing on a county-wide recreation plan held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in the conference room of the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St. Hastings. The Parks and Rec Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 20, and re-elected County Commissioner Ken Neil as chairman, MacKenzie as vice chairman and County Commissioner Clare Tripp as secretary. • Authorized a resolution of intent for Barry County Transit to apply for a total of $580,102 in grants fcr operations, vehicles and equipment replacement. Transit Manager Joseph Blearn stressed that the county doesn’t have to pay a penny because of the grants and fees for the service, which runs at $1 to transport senior citizens and $2 for adults. • Adopted resolutions recognizing the retirements of Deputy Thomas Hildreth, Probate Judge Richard Shaw, Friend of the Court Administrator Mike Keeler and Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams. An open house was held Jan. 23 for Williams. Keeler's will be Jan. 29 and Shaw’s Feb. 13. • Reappointed Kenneth Brandt, Robert Jonker, Robert Carr, David Peabody, Steve Koerber, Ray Moored, Michael Pratt, Randy Jonker and David Lohr to the Remonumentation Peer Group for 2004. They will work with Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus was on hand to give the County Board a brief explanation of the remonumen­ tation process. • Approved a cooperative cash match agreement between the Barry County Community Corrections office and the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Michigan Rehabilitative Services. This enables probationers and inmates to go to the Michigan Career Technical Institute near Pine Lake to pick up skills at no cost to the county. Commissioner Wayne Adams said, “The intent is to (have probationers and inmates) hopefully get a job and not get into trouble any more." • Approved a transfer of the warranty deed from the Algonquin Lake Association, which borrowed the money from the county at 7 per­ cent interest for the pool, lodge and 4-H camp. The mortgage now has been paid off. • Agreed that the next meeting of the County Board of Commissioners will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, because the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) will be meeting in Lansing Tuesday morning. Feb. 10. ILR luncheon to feature Michigan lumbering The Institute for Learning in Retirement wiU have a luncheon Friday, Jan. 30, at the Kellogg Community College Hastings campus. The program will be "When the Big Trees Fell: the History of Lumbering in Michigan." presented by Dave and Al Eicher from the pro­ gram Source International. The lecture will cover theh first settlements and earliest form of lumber harvesting. They will use a historic out­ line to progress from hand hewn logs to fin­ ished lumber... from waler powered mills to the 1883 steam engines. Historic movie footage and photos will cap off this informative pro­ gram. The luncheon will begin at noon followed by the program. Cost of the lunch and program is $8 per person. Reservations may be made by claling 948-9500. extension 2838. In addition, the institute is offering several learning opportunities over the winter months: I. Great Decisions Discussion Group — Eight great topics for winter 2004. From video, reading material and discussion, participants will be actively engaged in foreign policy issues. The following topics will be studied: The Media and Foreign Policy; The Philippines: Dilemmas of Renewed Security Ties; Weapons of Mass Destruction: What Now after 9/11; Europe Today: a Triple Challenge; Muslim Diversity: its Challenges to U.S. Policy; U.S. Latin American Relations Post 9/11; Middle East Political Reform; Public Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign Policy.Fee includes reading material. Brown bag lunch if you wish. Tuesdays, Feb. 10. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 noun to 2:30 p.m. at KCC. Presenter. Eileen Oehler. Fee is $25 2. “Cry, the Beloved Country" novel discus­ sion — This novel published in 1948 and set in South Africa just before the formal beginnings of apartheid, is Oprah Winfrey’s second selection since she resumed her Book Club by deciding to select classic novels. The course will examine the historical and personal issues that prompted Alan Paton to write the novel. Paton’s unique writing styles that reflect his memorable characters will be explored, as well as his various themes and ideas that truly cap­ ture the essence of his “beloved country." Thursdays. February 12, 19. 26. March 4 from I to 3 p.m. at KCC. Presenter Jan Drolen. Fee: $15 3. Marching Bands and Drum Corps — Join retired Hastings instructor and band director Jack Bender for a unique music experience. This three-part series will introduce the world of marching bands and the Drum Corps International. Participants will learn about marching band music selection; the emotional impact one has on various styles of music. Drill design is the focus of the second session. Learn the importance of spacing, stag­ ing. basic forms and the integration of the ele­ ments to the overall performance. See the Drum Corps International performers in action via tape. In the final session, learn how to read drill sheets and try your hand at moving from formation to formation. Participants in a former class session in Battle Creek highly encourage people to sign up for this class. “You won’t be disappointed," they said. Fridays, Feb. 20, 27, March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the local KCC Center. Presenter Jack Bender. Fee: $10. 4. Beginning Computer Class — Join popu­ lar computer instructor and KCC employee, JJ Combs, in this hands-on class where all the basics will be covered. Learn about the com­ puter. both inside and out. From turning it on to saving files, partiepants will walk away with a general knowledge and perhaps a little more comfort when trying it at home. An overview of popular software programs such as Word and the Internet will also be covered. Wednesdays. Feb. 4.11,18 and 25 from 9:30 to II a.m. at the KCC Center. Presenter JJ Combs. Fee: $20 5. Working with Newsletters and Flyers — Using Publisher or Word software programs, create newsletters, flyers, invitations or announcements. Learn how to set these up on your computer. Clip art and other design tech­ niques will be covered. It is recommended that you have some computer experience before entering this class. Wednesdays. March 10, 17, 24,31. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Fehsenfeld Center. Presenter JJ Combs. Fee: $20. To inquire about these classes or to receive a registration form, call Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500, extension 2838. �Tha Hasangs Banner - Thureday, January 2S, 2004 - Page 3 DeKon Middle School recognizes first semester students of month Delton Kellogg Middle School honored Students of the Month for the lint semester. Teachers nominate students each month based on poativc attitude, food citizenship, producing quality work, helping others, fol­ lowing school rules and doing their personal best Each month the nominees are honored with a cinnamon roll and juice at an infor­ mal ceremony in the DKMS Grill and Chill Cafeteria. They also receive a certificate and four snack coupons to use at lunch time. Parents ate notified with a letter in the mail and they receive a copy of the teacher's There was even ice creem left over for the latecomers. Seventh grade girts are al smiles. At the conclusion of the semester, middle school officials really sweeten dungs up by having all the nominated students from the first semester (September. October, November and December) in for an ice cream pasty. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream were served with a choice of caramel, butter­ scotch, marshmallow and chocolate syrups, along with chopped nuts, sprinkles. Butterfinger bites and whipped cream. Parent volunteers Debbie Holtman, Sue Boehm and Sherri Peavey came in to help •coop and clean np The MS-PIE (Middle School Partners in Education) group funds these yummy rewarding activities for the students. Lydia Ely and Sara Warner patiently await their turn In line. Kim Townsend named to vacant council seat by Susem Ttowere Staff Wriirr Kim Tbwnsend was appointed Second Ward council member by the Hastings City Council Monday to fin the seat vacated when Mayor Bob May was elected mayor. The tmexpired vacant term ends Dec. 31,2005. After being swum in, Townsend took a seat at the council. Her husband. Gary, was pres­ ent in the audience. Ibwnsend unsuccessfully ran for a Second Ward seat against Dorothy Hawkins in the November City Council elections. She said she thinks her issues are the ones people bring her to work on — from raking leaves to taxes, she said. “If residents come to me with an issue, it should be brought before the council," she said. “I stand for the people" Townsend has been employed for 16 yean at Hastings Manufacturing in production, run­ ning a single-operation machine. She's been active in her union. United Auto Worker,. as chief steward and on the bargain- ing committee. Recreation and Education Committee. Safety Committee as well as CAP. the union’s political action program. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Had the meeting presided over by Mayor ProTem Donald Tubbs while Mayor Bob May is recuperating from a heart attack. May now is back in Hastings after being hospitalized. • Appointed Bob Dwyer to serve as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31,2035, fill­ ing a vacancy cheated through the resignation of Amy Kuzava from the board. '“"•■'ApjMati^ BimVWWSto thn AAviiory CMWrfof thf MW-Cortoiyintemtag Commission to & W update of die county master plan. Wood'replaces Tom Wilkinson, who'has tertiporarity moved out of the country. • Appointed Melissa Winick to serve on the Board of Bpview until the next city general election to be held Nov. 8.2005. Wiafck fills Daryto Beniamin-Forbes, th® new community development director, presented her ■rat report to tito Chy Council Monday night a vacancy created when Richard Heath moved outside of the city limits. • Heard Chief Jerry Sarver announce, be was beck to work foil time after being injured in a traffic accident with a drunken driver in Florida last fall. He had been gradually increasing hours spent in his office. About the time he was released to work on an unre­ stricted basis, he received an injury from his bone, which butted its bead against Sarver's face and broke his eye socket. • Heard Sarver report that officer, received refresher training in the use of force and weapon safety. • Heard a report from Sarver that the speed study of West State Street, the M-37/M-43 area of town, is still pending. Sarver said the city doesn't have the authority to change the speed because stale highway speeds are estab­ lished by the Michigan Department of TViMpfiatinn and the state police. • Ifearrl a report from Sarver about a coocere raiaed in the fall about hunting within the city limits. The chief raid an ordinance exists prohibiting discharge of a firearm with the city, which is fully enforceable by the police. • Listened to the first report presented by new Economic DeveUopment Director Daryie Benjamin-Forbes. She announced that a new teaent. New Life Plastics, is scheduled to move in Feb. 1st the Hastings Incubator. She also announced a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) marketing campaign to focus specifically oo the down­ tows area of Hastings. They will be workittg wnn * grapuK assign mis* io utuuii nagc and marketing materials. • Approved lease agreements, prepared by Forbes, expiring Dec. 31. for apace at the Hastings Incubator building for CoDee Stamping. R & R Press and New Life V Mayor Pro Tom Don Tubbs chairad the Monday City Council while naw Mayor Bob May is recuperating from a heart attack. Kkn Tbwnaand was sppointod Second waro council memoer oy me riasungs CMy Cound Monday to M the seat vacat­ ed when Mayor Bob May was elected mayor. Plastics. • Adopted a resolutimi verifying the coun­ cil's intent to work with the Hastings Library Board to develop the site and adjacent prop­ erties for use of the new library. • Approved a request from Pennock Hospital to hold its anntml 2004 Children’s Health and Safety Fair at Hah Hatchery Park May 12 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and stay the ordinance that prohibits animals in the parks to allow the Sheriff's Fosae to bring their hones into the perk. — * - ---- 4 gto — we g m.4 tit - ' -S - - • Approved me nwn ruw oi rvonnnuge Estates No. 3 for Georgetown construction. Barry Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams retires by Susan Tensere Sktf Writer Barry County Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams is ready to do something differ­ ent, she says. She’s been with the court for 17 years, and when the county made her an offer to buy the three additional years of service necessary to retire, she happily agreed. Her last day was Friday. Jan. 23. She said it was an offer she couldn't refuse. “It wiU be a nice change of pace ” Williams said. At a retirement party in her honor at the courthouse, a number of special guests present ed accolades, tributes and gifts on her behalf for a job well done. “For many years, we came to work across the street from each other, never getting to know one another,” said District Court Administrator Kathy Holman. “We would smile or wave when we saw each other, but that was the extent of our interaction. Then, the trial court project (the unification of the three sepa­ rate courts) came along and we were forced into a very close working relationship with each other. Neither of us knew if the project or the friendship would work out. Just look at us now." Holman said Williams should be proud of the work Williams put into the project “You have worked very hard and long hours getting things organized for the courts benefit as a whole,” Holman said. On a personal note, Holman said Williams has supported her in so many aspects of Holman s life. “You have taken it upon yourself to organize the boxes for our troops,” she said. “Obviously, I personally thank you for your commitment to that effort. Because of your organization, men and women serving this country have not been forgotten, but have been given nourishment when they needed it most and have known they were cared about Again, be proud of all you've done. “You continually checked on me to see bow I was doing with Dan gone (to Iraq in the Army) and I thank you for your kindness," she said. “You have seen that this was a difficult time in my life and you were there for me.” Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Williams has been an important part of the courts and has made a great contri­ bution in the last nine years. "We have no cases over two years old,” Fisher said. “And a large part of that is because Mary instituted a review process for keeping track of all our cases, ensuring they were processed in a timely manner. It's been quite a job. given the increase in our caseload from 900 to 1500 cases a year. I know most attor­ neys have heard from Mary periodically. It is one of the reasons you can always get the hear­ ing you want in a timely manner." The judge said Williams was in charge of the security committee where she worked on poli­ cies and procedures that have been instituted. “We had a security audit in 1995 or 1996; they had 103 recommendation for us," Fisher said. “We have succeeded in implementing about 85 of them. Our facilities are also much more secure today than they were nine yean ago. Mary deserves the credit for that” The adult drug court program was the last large project Williams worked on, which has been folly operational for more than a year, the judge said. “Mary was a part of our advisory board and attended training sessions in Albuquerque, N.M. and Charleston, SC." Esher said. “Mary helped set up our policies and procedures as well as helped obtain and manage the various grants we've received to fond this program." He said he was sad to see Williams leave, but happy she is embarking on a new career. “I hope you will enjoy your reflections on your career here with us. Mary," Fisher said. “I want you to know that I appreciate everything you have done, as well as your attitude and w wk ethic." Un behalf of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and citizens. Commissioner Sandy James presented a resolution of honor to Williams for her years of service. “Ms. Williams was intricately involved in the unification of three separate courts into a single unified Barry County Trial Court, which is recognized as a model for other courts throughout the state.” James said. “She also assisted in securing grants to establish and implement Barry County’s first Adult Drug Court. And she served as advisor to the Trial Court Security Committee, an employee com­ mitlee charged with reviewing and proposing policies and procedures designed to create a safer work environment" Stale Rep. Gary Newell joined Williams* family, friends and co-workers in extending his best wishes along with those of Stale Sen. Sm AMMMSTRATOR, * 18 Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher presented Mary Williams, retired Barry County Circuit Court administrator, with a token of her job duties, a urine cup. Williams was responsible for all female prisoners' drug tests taken in the court house. �Pnq® 4 — Thursday. January 29, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Ground Hog Day, or Election Day? To the editor. Ground Hog Day is approaching. Ground Hog Day is fun. 1 would like to offer two ways to think about our local politicians on Ground Hog Day. Maybe we should send them Ground Hog Day cards. First, about the money. Career bureaucrats and politicians have an insider term for when they dig deeper and deeper into public funds to line their own pockets. They call it "bur­ rowing." You see it when politicians appoint themselves to paying jobs that could other­ wise be filled by citizen participants. Second, about the leadership. There's a funny movie called "Ground Hog Day," in which each day statu over the same, and each day is Ground Hog Day. Our commissioners have trapped our county in Ground Hog Day. Where is the leadership? When you are leader, you inspire others to work and con­ tribute. you encourage new ideas and view­ points. So let's dunk of our burrowing politicians on Ground Hog Dey. Picture them burrowing into your tax dollars. “Tax and Shred." And like the movie, we must re-live Ground Dog Day over and over again with the same mis-leadership, same insider deals, same tight lipa, and same faces on the com- Pork barred spending out of Courthouse is for all, not just Christians To the editor: Bolder and bigger loomed the manger scene on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse this past December. For another holiday season. Hastings officials chose to brazenly display their religious bias and (equally brazenly) ignore any notion of the separation of church and stale. While it is a fine gesture for the govern­ ment officials to acknov'ledge the season, the courthouse lawn is not the place to do so and in doing so they send a disturbing mes­ sage to the non-Chrisrian citizens of your community and to outsiders visiting Hastings. Your community appears to have degraded from being Americans that are freely practicing their Christian religion, to being Christians that tolerate living in a mitWa Let's remember Ground Hog Day on diverse America. I am aware that a majority of Barry County residents practice some son of Christianity. There are many venues in the government where the voice of the majority Election Day in November. is heard. The legislative and executive Sylvia Dulaney, Orangeville Township Story on dentist was ‘cheap shot’ Tb the editor: Shame on The Hastings Banner for the cheap shot ankle Jan. 22 using the name of a local dentist and even going beck to 1996 to dig it in some mote. Do Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill and State Rep. Gary Newell want to make a name for themselves? Then why don't they introduce a bill about law enforcement personnel being intoxicated while driving an automobile and even a coun­ ty vehicle at that? branches of government represent in vary­ ing degrees, the majority, with representa­ tion for the minority. There is a third branch of government, though, which has no major­ the structure and purpose of our government in elementary school (or we used to). So st what point does this information get warped by the time adulthood arrives? Is it through words from the pulpit of a church that an entire community begins to feel entitled to erode the basic principles of the country in which they live? Our founding fathers, though Christians in varying degrees, did not set out to establish a Christian country. They set out to create a country where its citizens could live without the persecutions they faced in their original countries. If Mr. Lee. in his letter to the Banner of Dec. 18. does not agree with this concept then it is he and all of his Christian cronies that should leave the United Stales, not those of us who feel blessed and strengthened by peacefill diversity. Practice your religion, but keep it out of the government that was created for everyone. And as far as practicing religion. I ask Mr. Lee (and those who responded in a similar manner to last year’s series of letters on this topic) to reread the Gospels they so fever­ ishly thump, then reread their letters and ask ity or minority and is charged with the duty of overseeing disputes without bias. The themselves if Christ would have written a letter containing such hate and intolerance. For true Americans, a courthouse is hal­ judicial branch is the great leveler of every citizen, rich or poor, female or male, lowed ground where ah citizens are equal and where we shed our differences of race, Christian. Muslim or Shinto, white, black, brown or albino. There is a trust between rex or creed and stand before our peers as fellow Americans — not as Christians or whites or males, but simply as Americans government and citizen in the United Stases and pan of that trust is to be judged fairly and without bias of any kind when bringing grievances to a court of law. Millions in this country have fought and died to ensure this trust. While those who support the presence of the manger scene may feel that the Bible represents the ideal rales by which to live one's life, it is not the document used to judge the merits of a case in a court of law. who believe every "living breathing hitman being has a right to live and breathe the air of freedom." Citizens of Barry County, move the manger scene to a private lawn or a nearby church. Make the courthouse the property of every citizen of Barry County, not just Christians. Return to being Americans. Joseph Andorfer. New York. N.Y. Of course, we learn about these details of To the editor, Congress in 2002 spent $19.5 million for pork and in 2003 it was $20.3 billion. And last week they spent over $11.0 billion. Let's review what it was for. $2,500000 — Land on Lake Michigan near Saugatuck. $200,000 — Hawaii University to produce a film documentary. $225,000 — Wheels Museum in New Mexico. $7.300.000 - Hawaiian Sea Duties. $6,000,000 — Sea Lions in Alaska. $450,000 — Johnny Appleseed Center in Ohio. $100,000 — Society of Iowa development of a world food prize. $200,000 — Rock and Roll Museum in Cleveland. $1,000,000 — Mormon cricket suppres­ sion in Utah. $450X100 — Alaska statehood celebration. $225)000 — Hawaii statehood celebration. $175,000 — Missouri, to paint a mural on flood wall. $90)000 — Fruit fly research in France. $225X100 — Alaska Aviation Museum. $200)000 — Arizona construction and ren­ ovation of a shopping center. $325)000 — California for construction of swimming pool. $100)000 — Georgia renovation of Coca­ Cola building. The requirements are: • Al tetters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. Al that wM be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wiR be withheld at the editor's discretion tor compeiing reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are Rbetous or slanderous win not be pub­ lished. • AH letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature wM not be published or wM be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue wiR be limited to one lor each writer. • In an effort to keep optnicns varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Tb the editor: The residents of Barry County should be outraged by the treatment of Jeff vanr»onwjcK ana ms aeatrea re-appotnnnen* to the Barry County Parks and Recreation CoaHDisaaon* This quality, dedicated volunteer has served with ambition for three years and saved the taxpayers thorn sntis of dollars. Tb not reappoint him was a very unfortunate error in judgment by the Barry County Cotnmiaaiooers, not to mention the unprofes­ sional sendoff without even a latter of thank you from the chairman of the Parks Commission, Ken Neil, or County Administrator Mike Brown. We leach our There is an absolute need by every com­ munity to have votameen like Jeff and others to participale at all levels and at every oppor­ tunity in local government. The cost savings US. Senate Debbie -Stebenow, DemocraL 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. ' Carl Levin, DemocraL Russel Senate Office BuMng, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal BuMng, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phono (618) 456-2531. Rick Tormala. regtansi reprssintetive. U.8. Congme Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al of Bany County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2209, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 186, Federal BuMng. Grand Rapkta, Mtah. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment Ine: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Hchlgan Lagtetalure Gov. Jennifer Granhdm, DemocraL P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mtah. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (Al of Bany County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum BuMng, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mal: eenpbirkhoizdsenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newel, Republican, 87th District (Al of Bany County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mtah. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. Public Opinion: ■ Responses to our weekly question. come. This money did not help education, but does Congress really care? I believe it is time that we hold the entire Congress accountable for this wastefid spend­ ing. and make them vole on each item sepa­ rately and not add lo the bin so they do not have to show us voters how they spend our tax dollars. Theodore "Ted" Bustance. Hastings What about fight to Mars? What do you think of President Bush's plans to initiate a manned flight to Mare? lo the local taxpayers is substantial, h elimi­ nates paying per diems and salaries and all of me ocner moacn expenses io eiecsca ukuvmiuals. It Mscouragts the involvement of con­ cerned and iufotmed individuals to partici­ pate and lo share with others a variety of ideas, perspectives and connects with a broader spectrum of the dtiaenry. For the Beery County Cnramiralonrrr involved with the Parks Comrnteafon In take up apace for payment is ridkssfona and above all else an extreme diaaervice to the residents of the county. Thousands of dollars are spear annually needtesaly. By comparison I would like to abate with you some of the major difftrences between Bany and Calhoun County governmental Catisoon $36 miflion to Barry's $11 million. AdmmistMon- ariartes: Cakoun $96X100, lo Barry's $105)000. Commininaero cotnpenaatiom Seven conunsasioners in CaBtoun averape $10XXB-$14XXX). with no pa diem but mileage and they pay 5» of health care expense that wiU escalate. Barry's eight commiaaioeen average $20XX)0-$25XX)0, which includes na diems. trileaae and fettv nairi healthcare. How can the Bany County CoiKinlasfoners and the administrator justify their costly expense with tees than a third of the mcooae? The voters should be outraged with each dis­ parity while kicking a qualified votaaea off of the Parks Coeasriaefon. k does not make any acnoe, period. I hope tint the voters and votaateera win apeak out agateet anch gross tetrose of the taxpayers' trust and funds in this election yean It is vital that trust and irwfidrwrr be returned to all government and particularly in our focal areas. Let our children and grand­ children see that.boneaty and integrity does rnaftar Toni Schusnacha, Oteriton Park vutaotea. Battle Creek iw-gti^ Banner Devoted to the intenOi of Barry County since 1856 PteMwrfou HaaOnge Bamar, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Hghwey Phons: (289) 9458654 i Jihn latter natMaa Rttisrit lairtt Wshadtea graven Jacobs tocNtoymMMv -NEWSROOMDovtdT.ybunpICdtar) Etens Gktsrt (Aaatemf 6fo; HalsnMutky Patricia Johns BraOBrsmsr RuStZachsry Sandra Ponsseo Susan Tamers CagtyRuteer Martis Westover • ADVERTISmG DEPARTMENT • Larry (Boner) Lippat, Hastings luca ruHienoen, Cloverdate: Ryan Peabody, Hastings: "I approve of this plan. Space exploration is always exciting." ments. $100,000 — Restoration of dock tower in Washington State. $220,000 — Maine blueberry farm renova­ tions. $278,000 — So-called economic develop­ ments initiatives. There is a lot more, but this will five yon just a idea, due to space limitations. This spending bill passed the Senate 65-28 with both Republican and Democrats voting for it, dearly showing they were not concerned about the job situation, the huge federal budg­ et deidt. health care, and our children that will have Io pay for Uris coat for years to Commissioners rip off taxpayers Al Hackett The Hastings Bunner welcomes Mars to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before tney win oe puoesneo. $100X100 — Atlanta renovation a restau­ rant and motel. $900X100 — Louis and Clark commrmnratioo plan. $175X100 — Detroit constructs a zoo. $238X100 - National Turkey Federation. $200X100 — Alaska recreation improve­ “1 think the government should focus on the prob­ lems of our own planet before spending millions of dollars on another plan­ et." "I think this plan is a lit­ tle far fetched." "I think there are other issues that need attention first." "I think Bush and his advisors should all be sent to Mars The gravity is so heavy there they wouldn't be able to get track off." ......................... ................... email sot ux u am ►*. araaSwa am a* ■ Hawi “I think there are much better places to spend that money instead of sending men to Mara " ScottOmmen Row Heston DenBuarge JonaSwn Jacobs awwvtai ant as ew raw ti tam caaw CZawrewHiSiitoi muon amewiui Wnniu eosnusite: Saar aOSaw dwasw IK MXSSlS h^wxw ■■ ran SaonlCUasrtwoaPM « HwOwa. H anus �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. January 29.2004 — Page 5 THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ARE SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. County-wide sewer authority worth a look Ai the Bany County Planning and Zoning Commission and groups like Vision 20-20 deliberate on this county's future in the years ago. Hastings. Rutland and a couple of other tomships sev­ eral years ago spent some time looking into creating their own face of advancing urban sprawl. I have one huge suggestion: sewer authority. Algonquin Lake residents are becoming increas­ ingly aware of a need for a sewer system because of the negative impact of solid waste on their lake. Gun Lake is trying to deal Let's try to put together a county-wide sewer authority. There's no time like the present. The Planning Commission already is working on a master plan and there are four “futuringstyle" workshops being held al different locations in the next few weeks to get public input. Meanwhile, there are some serious issues about local sewer systems and extension of sewer system to neighboring rural areas, which just might be better resolved by a more regional governing body. The City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township not long ago were at odds over extension of sewer to Flcxfob and Wal­ Mart just west of the city limits. It took a lot of tune and money to settle the issue, yet some township folks still think the city with troubling questions about who should pay for what. Cm not suggesting that every rural fanner be required to book up lo a sewer, especially if it's too far removed from the system. Cm suggesting that master planners take into consideration where the systems are located presently and then making future expan­ sion plans of all the systems to accommodate future growth. Then tems to the farm areas. I can already hear the protests,'But this sewer was just for our in favor of a coun­ ty-wide “we’re all people and we paid for it1 Only together” partially true. The my of doing busi­ vast majority of ness. I have more than hunch that a rearer systems have been benefi­ ciaries of state county-wide sewer authority might be and able to save house­ means we all had a hand in picking a costs federal grants. for up sewer service. Mote important, the mote access to sewer service and less use of septic the tab Thank You Special thank you to all who. sent flowers, cards or donated memorials on this serious issue, for it** in the best interest where survive in the com­ problem ing challenges pre­ sented by the glob­ the stakes are so al economy, it will also high. I would be through its tremendous access to fresh water. Michigan is the only stale in the U.S. that touches as many as four of the Great Lakes, the largest like to suggest that the current 11 members of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, chaired by Dr. V. Hany Adrounie, be the fresh water source in the world. Without water, there will be no authority, responsible for setting policy and determining rales. life. We’ve already seen signs of water crises in the American Southwest and in other lands on the globe. We must consider our­ ' *elve3 foflnnxte We S® hivekfrott to play in the economic card Then a professional manager should be hired to oversee work „-i .... n ,4, n, -, j V Therefore, it is imperative we do everything we can to protect this precious resource, and one way is to reduce use of septic tanks and increase use of sewer systems. And one really good way to do that is to crease a cooperative county-wide sewer authority. Problems with local sewer systems and their management have been apparent, judging by stories that have appeared in the crews in servicing the people and maintaining the facilities. This may sound like an ambitious idea, but there are serious road, adoption. I call on all municipal, township and village governments and those groups grappling with master planning and the future to give it serious thought We just can keep on doing what we're Banner over the last decade. The Southwest Bany Sewer Audnrily has had troubles from the beginning, more than 10 — Fried Jacobs, vice preaidesst, J-Ad Graphics FLTTT E RS^ a The DREs put democracy in peril TbtheedMv: "The DREs ere coming, the DREs arc ers who found that when they pressed the screen on the candidate of their choice, their comingfounding a knell doc unlike the warning seat forth by the American patriot vote was given to the opposite candidate on the screen! With this voting machine system there is no independent verification of an the United States. This new technology is fraught with secu­ rity breaches and other questionable vulner­ abilities. The push to implant this technolo­ gy in our American communities was prompted by the disastrous Florida election of 2000. We remember hanging chads, but, let us not forget uncounted votes either. The Help America Vote Act of 2002. or HAVA, made $3.8 billion of our tax dollars available to resolve these sorts of problems, which is where the voting machines come in. individual's vote (Diebold claims this is based on trade secrecy agreements), thus, no ability to have a recount in a questionable result The Hopkins Report provides detailed analysis of this flawed system. Also, infor­ mation on this issue can be read in a book by James and Kenneth Collier, entitled. 'Vote Scam: The Stealing of America* published in 1992. There can be no true democracy without free and-fair elections, therefore, a thorough, careful and informed public debate ought take precedence over the rush to implement this DRE technology. It was disturbing to discover that three of the machine manufac­ turers are substantial Republican campaign donors. Further, a chief executive of Diebold. Walden O'Dell, in Ohio, wrote a ducted by election officials in various states which have found 'high-risk vulnerabilities" in the systems sold by Diebold Inc.. Election letter to Republican supporters saying he was 'committed to helping Ohio deliver its electoral votes to the president next year, which begs the question: What’s the big Systems A Software Inc.. Sequoia Voting Systems Inc., and Hart InterCivic Inc. The burry to move away from the paper ballot? Casting a verifiable paper ballot may seem software from the Diebold Election Systems antiquated, however, consider that Canada was able to cast their votes in their last elec­ There have been security reviews con­ has been thoroughly studied by three researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute. Their study, published last summer found that this sys­ tem can easily be hacked into, tampered with, and is ripe with potential for voter fraud, which could not only allow voters to cast duplicate voles, but. allow ballots to be changed by poll workers without being detected, among other possible scenarios. For example, in Georgia, there were vot­ Public notice: Destruction of Special Education Student Records. On February 13, 2004, the Barry niwmeuate ocnoot utsrna wm aeszroy an unnec­ essary special education student files which are 30 years and older (dated on or before January 1, 1973). Call BISD (269) 945-9545, exL 10, If you should be welcomed for debase and- perhaps shortly down the doing and not worry about consequences. Or we can prepare for the future with a solid plan, not just for survival, but thriving. not be a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), but may as well be if allowed lo become imbedded in every voting booth in Ron Foss & Mildred's Family dents of Barry County to solve a If Michigan is to A 'DRE,' or 'direct recording electronic' machine h the latest generation of electron­ ic touch-screen voting devices, which may on behalf of Mildred Leinaar. of all the resi­ lands. Paul Revere in 1775. The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held January 27, 2004, are available in the County Cleric's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5530 p.m. Monday through Friday. stop saying, “Its mine and 1 wont to work together County's • NOTICE • for share.' We need - $5iQ0 • Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes fine scratches, road grime a oxidation buildirg the sys­ tems. It's time to much better idea for the health of many riven, streams and wet­ L ias.oo 15U® which tanks would be a Barry liiSK Vacuuming This should also help save pristine farm lands from develop­ growth at city expense. Now might be a good time to bury the “us vs. them" mentality holds a Complete Interior Detailing Camelete exterior Detailing Complete Interior a exterior to sewer systems. They can say developments need to be built in the sewer zones taken from the master plan of 2004. ment because most likely planners wouldn’t build or extend sys­ this SPECIAL Hind With. Wax zoning authorities throughout the county will have the power they need to push developments to areas where they can be hooked up charged too much and some city folks think they're helping rural in Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9,2004. tion using paper ballots, and they were all counted and a winner declared in four hours! in this presidential election year, partici­ pation in democracy is as American as it gets! Let's keep our power as citizens of democracy, and maintain our right to vote freely and fairly! Corinne firmer. Delton Mystery Dinner Theatre kMer'for class reunion by PMricfa JutM Staff Whttr Have you ever atmded a actooi rename and thought. “kjosdooc ought to write a play about this?" About 80 of friends and neighbors had m opportunity to attend the **Clas* of 57: A Killer Reunion Mystery Dinner Theatre** far Bany County Leadership on Saturday. Jan. 24. They had fan trying to discover who did the murderer of a classmate and why the classmate was murdered. Acton from the Thomapple Playen and from Leadership had a great time misdirecting and even stayed in character all evening. The cast was directed by Jeff Kniaz. Norma Jean Acker was the producer and said she really enjoyed this different style of interactive theater. “Il was a blast I hope everyone had as much fun as we did,** she said. The audience got to enjoy the ambiance of a school reunion, name tags, music, memories as well as dues and autopsy photos. The reunion goers started the evening at a well attended reception at the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast before all the fun started in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish House. The event raised mote than $1,000 far Bany County Leadership. Leadership director Nancy Goodin says, “This was a really fun event We hope to combine fund­ raising and fun for Leadership again.** Performing during this killer of a reunion were Jane and Doo Groendyke as Susan and Stephen Buckmore; Rachel DuMouchel and Frank White as Linda and Lenny Lyric; Doug Acker and Angie Greenfield as Johnny and Jenny Goodman; Mike Kasinsky and Terri Schray as Mike and Mona Mayhem; Bill Eberle and Laura Soute as Mark and Maria Molar. Kniaz also performed as Dr. Hugh DeMan, Nonna Jean Acker was Marion Haste and Rose Anger was delightfully spooky as the single named Karma. Volunteers from Barry County Leadership who performed that evening were Janie Bergeron as Carolyn Munroe. Rita Ferguson as Sally Forth. Don Drummond as Dr. Heckte, Ctoe Oliver as Betty Kan’ and Doug Hartough as Jimmy Skimmy. The Thomapple Playen will present an origi­ nal musical this spring on April 29.30 and May 1. New acton and backstage volunteers are always needed. Anyone interested in getting involved may call 269-945-2332. re ata m tan wwwww^waw— CONDOMINIUM For sale by owner. Quiet, secluded, end unit adjacent to the Hastings Country Club. Two bedroom, 2-3/4 baths, den, living room, kitchen/dining area. Lower level framed for family room. All appliances including wasberidryer. Central air. central vac and water sof­ tener. Custom cabinetry and window dressings. Upper deck, lower patio. Two car garage. Cart path to golf course. Immediate occupancy. Shown by appointment only. Call 269-948­ 8202 for further details. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company nrrsaasr raowcT xate points m 30Y4uHu4 MWwFute-BMdy UYmtHmO tOrarPM-B^ ISYaaFiu! ISYarFtad-BhmUy JYwMkxi SYwrAkM lYwrAKM 3.300 5300 3373 3373 4.S7S 4X73 4.730 4423 3.730 o.oo 000 0.00 5340 3334 5.440 CiOUtToiyl 203443-2401 0M SAB 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 0 00 4330 4347 4X43 UTI SM> �Pag* 8 - Tburtary, January 29. 2004 - The Hasting* Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Ginbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together. .^at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings ana churches available for your convenience. sori united FAMILY OKRKRI ft CYRIL’S CATTBOUC CHURCH IIM007. Cterch Sccrettry, DriM 630 1* Satay Scteoi. Mh45 lm (269) 623*857. Saaday Santa 10-JO aoL-uooa. ata*** 8J0u* ta llsO SartwmiJ (age* 3*4). Ttetay. Itetaay Ron ■AmM»nn HASTINGS SAINTS ANDREW* tanta 7 er tai pta). Km dab pja. Holy Dey amta* Doa Btel Pte* MM4M121. ta Hom wfl Mdi HMe ytaripiM (m» 13-19>.AdaMBta Study - Wntap aanta 1OJ0 ml Ert'a For CtartlOJO ml (dad* wor- HASTINGS - Mr. Howard William "Bill" Standage, age 82, of Hartings, died Monday. Jan. 26, 200* at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Standage war born on Jan. 24, 1922 al Page County, Iowa, die stat at Howard Harvey and Mary Leota (Holt) Standage. He war railed in the Clarinda. Iowa area and attended school there. He war elected "outstanding boy" a! the 1938 dan of Clarinda High School. He graduated from Clarinda Junior College before serving 37 months in the United Stales Army during World War IL serving in the European Theatre assigned to a chemical warfare unit Following his discharge, be enrolled at Iowa Stale College, Ames, Iowa; where he graduat­ ed with a Bachelor at Soane degree in chem­ ical lechnoiogy in 1948. He was married to Barbara J. "lybering on Oct IS, 1949 in Omaha, Neb. He was employed by the Swift and Company Meat Packers for 23 years in Omaha. Neb. and St Joseph, Mo. He then moved to Lake Odessa, where he was employed by the Lake Odessa Canning Company and its successors until retiring in 19*4. He moved to Hastings in June 2001. He was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, an untamed deacon and elder of the Presbyterian Church, past master of Like Odessa Mteooic Itage, member of Portland Chapter 358 Order of Eastern Star, past president of Lake Odessa's Lion's Chib and served on the Lake Odessa Community ^xasiiXikittdi^to HASTINGS - Frederick T. VanDenburg, age 76. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Jan. 21, 2004 at Borgess Medical Center in He was bora March 13, 1927 tn Muskegon. Mich., the son of Charles and Lily (Hili) VanDenburg. He graduated from Nashville High School and then was accept­ ed to West Point Fred was honorably discharged front the United Stales Navy Jan. 23.1946. He married Shiriee Heath in 1949, and lived in Hastings for the past 55 yean. Fred waked for Kellogg's in Battle Creek for 33 yean and retired in 1985. He coached basebell for the Battle Creek city Majors for five yean, be enjoyed bowl­ ing, hunting, fishing, and loved doing many activities with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Lt Wes VanDenburg killed in World Warfi. Fred is survived by his wife of 55 years Shiriee VanDenburg; sops. Kick VanDenburg of Hastings, Wes (Robin) VanDenburg of Caledonia; daughters, Sheryl (Wally) Lee of Hastings, Stacy (Mike) McKee of Hastings; nine grandchildren. Derrick, Danielle, Jared, Devin. Dylan McKee, Ryan, Josh. Rocky. Wes VanDenburg; one great-grandchild. Champ; brother. Roy VanDenburg of Battle Creek; many nieces end nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday. Jan. 24, 200* at the Ginbach Funeral Home in PtaorRjna Wk*. Yota 630 u*. CLC Ort* Ufc CM) 3 yn. oM ml. Hoar, Ttan. 630-11DO ml Mote* Wonbip Service; GRACE LUTRDLAN CHJK1 (SIS) MS-3014, Tte Re*, ft MM43-M14. Mated Amos. Ncta 700 pia. Adak Cteir. 700 pjaAfrf nri.8aptay.ta. 31 - GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH •990 E. M-79 Hfcbway. NtemDe. MI 49073 Pteor Doa Raaco*. 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Nanay is provided by local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER ata REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings SPECIAL EVENTS: Jaaaary 31- Home in Hastings. of Caledonia, went to be with his Lad tn Sunday, Jan. 25.2004. He waa preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Nellie. He is survived by his children, Garrit Jr. "Garry" (Sandra) Keizer, Robert D. (Jean) Keizer. MaryAnn VandenBouL Karl Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (Terri) Keizer, Marcia (John) Carroll. Donna (Chuck) Kaechele; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Veda ' GALVESTON. IND. - Hazel M. (Can) Richardson, age 87. of Galveston, Ind., for­ merly of the Lake Odessa area, died Thursday, Jan. 22.2004 at Sycamore Village Healthcare in Kokomo, Ind. Hazel was born in Ionia County on Dec. 14, 1916 to Orrin and Bessa Can. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1935. Hazel worked as a Teletype operator for Western Union in Fori Wayne during World War n. St e had last worked as a bookkeeper for Maynard-Allen Stale Bank in Portland until her retirement in 1981. Hazel had been a member of the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church. In 1991, she moved to Indiana to be near her grandchildren. Hazel is survived by her daughter, Kay Meyers of Galveston, Ind.; her "son''. Howard A. Meyers; granddaughter and husband, Sara K. and Ryan McFarland of Muncie. Ind.; grandson. Adam D. Meyer of Galveston. Ind.; and her friends, the residents and staff of the Sycamore Village Alzheimer's Unit. She was preceded in de^th by her parents, and brothers. Leroy and Pete Can. The funeral service was held Monday. Jan. 26. 2004 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in I akeside Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1,2004 at the Galveston United Methodist Church with the Murray Funeral Home in Galveston. Ind handling Keizer and Marge Keizer. Garrit was a well-known businessman with a passion for farming. He ms also a member of the Hastings Assembly of God Church. Private funeral services for Garrit were held Tuesday. Jan. 27.2004 and were offici- seed by his nephew. Rev Thomas Keizer. Uopd R. “Pat" Tarpenlng HASTINGS - Lloyd R. (Pat) Terpening. age 86. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Jan. 21.2004 at his residence. He was bom Jan. 15. 1918 in Shultz. Mich., the son of Royal and Caroline (Morgan) Terpening. He was raised in Lacey. Lloyd married Dora M. Gardner Sept. 15. 1937 and she died Jan. 28,2001. He was employed at Union Steam Pump in Battle Creek and then BW. Bliss Co. in Hastings for 35 years. Lloyd enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, hunting, traveling and his family and man) friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife. Dora; daughter. Jean; son. Richard; brothers. William and George Terpening; sis­ ter. Viola Slack; half-brother. Virgil Whipple. Surviving is a daughter, JoAnn Teqrening of Hastings; son, Jerry (Judy) Terpening of Charlotte; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Orlando Slack of Battle Creek. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan arrangements. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Walk Team. "Sycamore Slriders". cJo at Sycamore Village Healthcare. Kokomo. Ind.; or the Sebewa Center United Methodist HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770Cook Rd.- Hastings. Michigan Church. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel in was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Lake Odessa. Home in Hastings. BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescript ns" 118 S. Jeffenon-945-3429 graad- doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Bill (Nancy) Browne of Middleville, Frank (Patricia) Browne of Hastings; two daughters, Sharon (Donald) Berry of Middleville, Site (Nate) 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vera (Don) Clinton and Bonnie (John) Collick; four brothers, Frank (Mae) Ellsworth. Raymond (Irene) Ellsworth, Leon (Carmen) Ellsworth and Fred (Linda) Ellsworth; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Richard and Howard EBswofo. Interment Middleville. was in Coman Cemrlery. Paul Lutheran Church-Hand Bcfls or a char­ dren. • Preceding him in death were his parrots and infant sista, Eva Mae. Services will be held 11 sjn. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. C Jeffrey Garrison and Rev. Willard H. Curtis will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Neb. Memorial contributions may be made lo First Presbyterian Youth Mission Trips Fund or Lake Odessa Community Library Memorial Hand M. (Cott} Richardton 490M. Peart was a caring, loving mother, » HASTINGS FIRST UNITED ABUNDANT LIFE her family and church. wife. Baltera; sons, Richard William Standage and wife Kim of‘Hot Springs, Alt and Russell Howard Standage and wife Diana of Ashland, ll« Ma; Rtaay Start, 10 a* MIDDLEVILLE - Feed L. Browne, age 82, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday. Jan. 24, 2004, at Pennock Hospital. Peart was bom co July 11, 1921 in Bany County, the daughter of William and Eva (Walters) EUswonh. She wae raised in the Middleville area and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1939. She was married to Franklin C. Browne Sr. June 10,1939. Pearl was a homemaker, enjoyed reading, flowers and gardening. She was a member of St Paul Lutheran choice. Memorial services were held Monday. Jan. 26. 2004 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Deano Lamphcre officiating. Burial ity of your choice. Arrangements by the Home, MrddkviUe. Beeler Ptmetal HASTINGS Mrs. Ada Prances WUkmsat-PemecosL age 88, of Hastings, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed tMy Tuesday morning. Jan. 27.2004. Ada was bora April 12, 1915 in Garfield. New Jersey, the dsughter of Andrew sod Mamie (Lafelar) DeYoung. Ada was employed for 10 yean as the librarian for Parchment High School. She was a member of the Fint Baptist Church at Kalamazoo for over 75 yeen; end was also a member of the Retired School Ibacben AaeociaiiaL On May 5.1934 the was tatilad in aaaoiage to Samuel WiBrinsoo who preceded her in death oo December 10.1978. On November 28, 198; she mreried Kandt Pant run who preceded ha deelh on Septemba 20.1993. She was also preceded in desth by a step­ son. Jack Panecat; seven brothers end sis­ ters, Andrew end Jama DeYoung, Jeanie Lewis, Carrie Phillips, Agnes Griffith. Cornelia "Katie" Gotham, and Mamie Wilkinson. Surviving are two children, Thomas (Portia) Wilkinson of Hastings, Joyce (Godot) Standish of Vicksburg; stepaon, Kermit, Jr. (Ba*) Pemecot of Florida; stepdsugbta-iit-law. Sue Pmecost of Mason; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a sister. Grace Batkenbus of Kalamatoo; a sis­ ter-in-law, Anne DeYoung of Sunnyside, Wash.; and many nieces said nephews. A graveside sovke will be held el 2 p.m. Friday, Ian. 30 in the Mausoleum a Ml EvaRest Cemetery. Kelanamo with Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Sarttatt of First Baptiri Church officiating. There will be no formal visitation and a memorial service will be held at a lata date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the Firn BafMist Church of Kalamazoo Endowment Fund. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Manorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Kalamazoo, (www.laagriandsxom) Area Obituaries continued page 17 �The HasU-ga Benner - Thursday. January 29. 2004 - Pag. 7 Bogert-O’Mara Join in marriage Craven-MacCreery united in marriage Melius Craven and Christopher MacCreery wen united in marriage on June 20. 2003 al Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of John and Marlene Craven of Hastings. The groom is the son of Richard and Joyce MacCreery of Battle Creek. Lisa McKay, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids wen Martha Chipman and Mary Craven, sisters of the bride. John Banks, friend of the groan, was best man. Groomsmen wen Colin MacCreery and fan MacCreery, sou of the groom. Ring bearer was Connor Wales and flower girl was Haleigh Pool, both friends of the bride. Ushers wen Michael MacCreery and Richard MacCreery, brothers o. the groom. Joy MacCreery, sister of the groom, was the guest book attendant. Master and mistress of ceremonies wen Dan and Diane Dipert, friends of the bride. The reception was held at Mulberry Gardens in Nashville. The couple honey­ mooned in Jamaica and now resides in Battle Creek. Airman Lacey Bogert. daughter of Richard and Jodie Romanow of Chicago, and Airman 1st Class Ben O'Mara, son of Dennis and Kim O'Mara of Hastings, were united in marriage January 17, 200* at the Shalimar Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. league O'Mara, brother of the groom, served as best man and Jodie Romanow attended her daughter as matron of honor. Along with their parents, special guests attending the ceremony were Barron Berger, cousin of the groom and Sally Edger, friend of the family, Ben and Lacy are stationed al Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona. Willett 4 generations Mildred Mathews turns 94 The Willett family is enjoying 4 genera­ tions with the arrival of Ethan James Maiville on Aug. 12, 2003. Seated are great grandma Amy Willett holding Ethan; grandpa. Don Willett; standing mom, Katie Maiville. Mildred Mathews will turn 94 on January 29th. Her loving family wants to wish her Happy Birthday. Doo and Judy Mathews, Eldon and Donna Mathews, Karol and Mary Lou Owen, grandchildren, great grandchilden and great great grandchildren. Awreys celebrate golden wedding anniversary On February 6, 2004, Curt and Marilyn (Harrington) Awrey of Middleville will cele­ brate 50 yean of marriage together. They were married at the home of the bride's par­ ents (Earl and Marie) and attended by the groom's patents (Russ and Doris) in 1954 in Irving Township. Abo in attendance were their siblings, other relatives and friends as well. They have three sons: Mike (Sue) of Wyoming. Kyle (Liz) of Shelbyville and Randy (Blanca) of Kentwood. They also have five grandchildren Please call or write and wish them a happy anniversary. Cedar Creek Christian bcnooi nonor roa The second quarter bona roll fa Cedar Creek Christian School. Dehon. has been announced by Pasta Robert Norton, school admmistnta. Students must have a 3.3 a higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale fa the marking period to qualify. Fourth grade — Kaylee DeMink. Samantha Hoobema, Josiah Jeanen, Phillip Mishler and Andrea Polley (all As). Fifth grade — Ariel Hayward (all As). Sixth grade — Ashley Pell, Alex Patter and ---- nt_-ti__ Kristen woouey. Seventh grade — Dustin Dowding and Autumn Polley. Eighth grade — Quinn Cook (all As) and Jon Cross. Eleventh grade — Zack Norton (all As) and Man Woolley. Twelfth grade — Matthew Cross. Bernard to see orphan train movie The Bernard Historical Society will meet st 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School media center in Delton. The public is welcome. The prognun will feature a video about the “orphan train." "It’s very interesting, very informative." said Society President Margery Martin. The video detai b “how some people came to our area and farther West who were basi­ cally street children in New York, Boston and cities like that," she said. The society’s board will meet that same evening at 6:15 p.m. In cases of inclement weather, if Delton schools are dosed there will nd be a meet­ ing. Martin said. Keeler-Zeedyk united Betsie Keeler and William Zeedyk were united in marriage on Sept. 12, 2003 a St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Parents of the couple are Shirley and Stuart Keeler and Margo Zeedyk and Michael Zeedyk of Holland. Maid of honor was Becca Keeler of Hastings, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mylea deGoa. Annie Grimaldi, Sure Miller. Heather Noftall. Kristin Studemann and Katie Temporiti. Best man was Tim Zeedyk. brother of the groan. Groomsmen were Desman deGoa, Drew Emrich, Clay Roberts. Ryan Webb, Zac Young and Ken Zeedyk. Master and mistress of ceremony were Sharon Duffy ar d Cindy and Oscar deGoa. The couple was living in Fayetteville. A Hause Christmas gathering brought North Carol iaa untiLrepently when the groom together a-fifth gaaorationoi Christmas Day a the fsmtie ofGknftrand Al Buchanfe'OM * was deployedaa.baq.in snppnatef Operation to right) Mike Hause'Sr - great grandfnhia; * Iraqi Freedom and the bride is currently House Christmas Lavema Van Gathering Scyoc celebrates Mrs. Lavema(Craven, Boden) Van Scyoc of Manhall wiR be edebratiagber 90th birth­ day on Wednesday. Feb. 4. 20W. She is a homemaker and she dries volunteer work. She enjoys bingo and playing cards. Her children. Mr. and Mrs. Lyte (Norma Jean) Varney of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. George (Marilyn) Boden of Bellevue. Mr. and Mrs James (Geraldine) Brinkert and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie (Donna) Morgan, both of Battle Creek, grandchildren, great grandchil­ dren. great-great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Please join her family with a card shower to celebrate this special day by sending birth­ day greetings to 815 W. Green St.. Marshall. Mich. 49068. A family dinner was held al the Moonraker in Marshall. Flowers from children and Kaysie Lancaster - mother, Jennie Hanse - residing in Hastings. The couple would like to thank all of the vendors and participants in the wedding. Your love and flexibility were a true blessing. great great grandmother holding Amon Duane Smith III. ban Joly 5. 2003 and Theresa Lancaster - grandmober. TWINS - Keltic Sue and Kylie Mae. born Dec. 27,2003 to John and Kathy Bowling of La Grange, Ind. Kelti: weighed 6 Iba. 1 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long born st 6:12 azn. Kylie weighed 6 lbs. 9 on. and was 19 1/2 inches long ban at 6:28 am. Welcomed by big sister. Iky tor, age 3. Grandparents ate Michael and Sally Stout of Hastings, Dale and Amy Bowling of La Grange, Ind. and Sam and Sandy Baughn of Wolcottville, Ind. Great grandparents are Doo and Margot Bailey and Sam and Cathy Stout, all from Michigan. grandchildren. BMW COUVTY MMB A MCM0ION C0HMMMN NOnCBOFFWUCNUMM BMW CWNTY MIKS BHPMMUtnON ■MOnOHM The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for new carpeting at the Historic Barry County Courthouse. The closing date for the bid is February 9, 2004, at 200 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please calf (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerk's office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. The Barry County Parka and nacreaSon Commtaaton wB hold a pubic hearing on Saturday. Fetruary 7.2004, at 1000 am. In the contarence room of tie Courts and Law BuMng. 200 W. Court Street ItaaVngr. Ml 40068, to spick pubic oonvnenl regardkig Vie Sywer Parka and Recreation Master Plan. This Mester Plan wB Include Parka and Recreation inheetruan tmprmrement projects tar fundkig in the years 2004 to 2009. Inclusive, kitarmabon on Vw above public hearing and minutes at eaid mealing wB ba avaVehta al motoric Cheriton Parte. 2545 S. Chartton °ark Road, I IsoWigs Mi 49050. during regular buelneee hours. Peraone wtahing to comment by fatter or e*mel may pick up a copy ol Vw proposed Capkal Improvemam Schedule at Matoric Chariton Park prior to Vw meeting dele. E-maOe may be aant to gaharmonMiaarv.nat Or. Qearge nwsman, Barry County Parke and fteereaBen Obi stir Delton Kellogg Schools Preschool Registration 2004-2005 School Year Driver-Owner Operator Boze’s celebrate 50th anniversary Clayton and Norma Boze celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house. Saturday. Feb. 7, 2004 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Prairieville Bible Church. M-43 (just south of Delton). The family includes children: Rockne (Joann). Melody (Gary) and Dennis. Grandchildren: Chris, Brandi. Ross Justin. Tabitha and Kennedy. Great-grandchildren: Christopher. Patricia and Hunter. Family and friends invited to share with us this wonderful time. Please, no gifts - cards are more than welcome. Owner OperatorB & Hast Owners Wanted Daly Dsdir atari runs available in your area. Earn $1,700 to $2,500/woek • Paid weekly • Fuel card - Discount fuel • 53’ vans provided * Miles paid to orientation Sign-on and receive a $1,000 bonus Sign-on by 1/3104 and receive a Ires winter jacket Call 800-447-5173 Ext 5413 or 5425 3-year-old Program February 1 - March 31 Classes Held on T/Th Enrollment packets available outside the Preschool 4-year-old MSRP Program classroom or call (269) 623-9318 Classes held on M/T/Th/F Preschool Round-Up Babysitting will be available during Round-Up! March 2. 2004 7:00-8:00 p.m. Elementary School Conference Room -I. I • I » �The i^Jce Odessa Depot/Museum will open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. John Waite will be the host. At the same time, the geneal­ ogy library will be open lo visitors. On Friday, Feb. 6. there will be a spaghetti dinner at Fellowship Hall sponsored by the missions committee of Central United Methodist Church. This is a fund-raiser for a youth missions trip to West Virginia in the summer. Serving time is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregation-1 Church will meet Wednesday. Feo. 11. at 1 p.m. Jena Wright of Vermontville will make a return appearance with one of her programs. Dr. Al and Carole VanZyl report their granddaughter. Tiffany Steward of rural Hastings, has been on the dean’s list at Western Michigan University for the third semester. She is currently doing student teaching at Delton Kellogg school. Christy Barcroft of Carlton Center safely arrived in Rome for her second semester at John Cabot University. Halfway on her daily two-mile walk, she emerges from her narrow street lo a broad street and finds herself along­ side the piliars and columns of St. Peter’s Bascillict. She has found the weather cold with snow for the first time in 20 years in The Eternal City. Her seven-person apartment is shared by her roommate from Wisconsin. who also is a student from MSU and others from Notre Dame University. Grocery shop­ ping takes longer than in a Like O supermar­ ket. Christian Education Sunday was observed at Central UMC by displays prepared by Disciple Discovery groups. One project was building a model temple by children in grades 1-4 in the past month. Not only was the tem­ ple model displayed with its elevations in pro­ portion, as was the building, but factual bits of information were posted on the bulletin board in the background. A power point demonstration was prepared by older children and it ran continuously during the coffee hour showing the various classes. Classes rotate into areas of food, science, using the same Bible story at differing levels. Plans are well under way for the annual Women’s Festival to be held at Ionia April 24. There will be more than 30 workshops and speaker Terri DeBoer. Ionia Area Hospice will conduct a training session for new volunteers Feb. 27. Boston Township had on its recent agenda a proposal of a developer who wants to form 236 lots on the former Hessler Orchard prop­ erty north of Clarksville. David (Judy Yanez) Lake of Washington Boulevard lost his father to death on Jan. 18. Mr. Morrison Lake was age 73. His service was held at the Ionia County Church of Christ on Jordan Lake Road. Other survivors are his wife and four other children. June Fockler, age 75, of Ionia, who died Jan. 16. had among her several grandchildren Ace and Tia Bennett, whose paternal grand­ parents are Jerry and Betty Bennett. Hazel (Catt) Richardson of Kokomo, Ind., died last week. Her funeral was Monday morning. She was preceded by her parents, Orvin and Bcssa (Thomas) Can; brothers LcRoy and Glendon “Pete” Can and her Aunt Ida Catt. Burial was at Lakeside beside her aunt. The Sebewa Birthday Club served lunch to her surviving family and friends. Lamar Schrock of Clarksville received his four-gallon pin for blood donations in Grand Rapids. Grace Bible College listed local students Thomas Thelen and Daniel Wait on their dean’s list Daniel is the son of Joyce and Larry Wait of Nash Highway. Thomas is the son of Ralph and Cindy Thelen on Musgrove Highway. A column in the Grand Rapids Press for last Friday’s stars lists Clint Tobias of Lakewood for his team high 19 points in the game against DeWitt. He also added a team high 10 rebounds. Lakewood won 61-50. Another cute kid pictured in the Family Album section of the Press Sunday was a grandson of Sue and Doug Lake on Ainsworth Road. Susan found a cute reindeer hat in December in a store section marked “Baby’s First Christmas.” Later she had a sur­ prise when she found inside the red hat a tag indicating it was a pet accessory. The grand­ son, Dane Lake Hafke, who lives in Lansing, was pictured wearing his fancy beadgear. His grandma said, “Thankfully, we have a Great Dane.” Tuesday’s snowfall was very steady. One weatherman called it “an inch an hour’’ storm. Dad in denial Dev Annie: I am a 35-year-old gay male. My father, who has been in deep denial about my orientation, recently had an epiphany and realized I am homosexual. Now he sends me a stream of books about reparative therapy and becoming straight I like myself as I am and have zero inter­ est in twisting my head inside-out with thera­ py that isn't going to change anything. Dad has hecomr. morose and depressed about my unwillingness lo "fix" this. I believe be is the one who should be talking to a professional. but I doubt he will. How do I get my father to slop acting like he lives in a morgue? I rarely call home or visit him any more because of all the negative energy. In fact, there are days when rd like to move farther away. Is there anything I can do for him? - Just Jeff Dear Jeff: Give Dad acme time to come to grips with the realization that his dreams for you are different than he imagined In the meantime, please contact PFLAG for infor­ mation and suggestions. The address is: 1726 M Street, N.W.. Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 (pflag.org). Gum grievance Hastings School Board recognized Hastit«'s Board of EdoOaMnffiembers wjjrq presented with a proclamation and certificate as part of 'SqflioQl poard Appreciation Month’ »• Bxtir January meeting The measure was to show the appreciation for all the work the Board does for the school system and students. Board members Include (from left) Trustee Scott Hodges. Trustee Kim Alderson, Secretary Donald Myers, President Patricia Edsley, Superintendent Christopher Cooley. Vice President Mike Hubert, Treasurer Genp Haas Jr. and Trustee Terry McKinney. This year's theme is "School Board Members Lead So Students Succeed." Schools seek Homeland Security grant by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Eastings, Delton Kellogg. Thomapole Kellogg and Barry Intermediate Sch *ol Districts’ recently applied for funds to expand plans and preparedness for emergency and crisis situations through a Homeland Security Grant him ’he State of Michigan. BISD Superintendent Jim Hund said the school districts worked together and had the BISD act as a fiscal agent in applying for the grant. “AU school districts in the state are invited to participate (for the grant)," Hund said. The planning and exercise reimbursement grant provide , available funds up to $2,200 for each facility to use toward approved activ­ ities. Activities include a risk analysis, haz­ ardous response planning and training exer­ cises that can be coordinated with local emer­ gency responders. There is also Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! event training ensured in the planning. The Michigan State Police saw schools as a “critical infrastructure" so this allowed them to benefit from the Homeland Security grant Building types covered in the grant include main school buildings that bouse K-12 or 0­ 26 special education needs, ISD buildings that house programs for K-12 or 0-26 special education needs, rental buildings if operated and staff by the districts and occupied by K12 or 0-26 special education needs, and alter­ native education buildings for students under the age of 19. Not covered in the grant are portable class­ rooms. transportation buildings, athletic fields, store-front rental properties, early head start program (ages 3-5). community educa­ tion and alternative education buildings for students over 19 years of age. The schools grant application was submit­ ted in November 2003 and the districts antic­ ipate a response in the coming month. On deadbeat mom Dear Annie: I hated your answer to "California Dad." a custodial father who asked what be should do about his unem­ ployed ex-wife and her refusal to make courtordered child-support payments. You replied. "You cant squeeze blood out of a turnip.* You alao advised him to talk to his lawyer about a "mtn equitable" set-up. I assure you that the court composed her financial obligation based on her ability to pay. so it's as equitable aa it's going lo ger. The ex-wife is already in contempt of a court order to pay support, which is a criminal offense. I guarantee that hers m Massachusetts. if the ex-wife were a man, foe court would refine to tolerate such behavior. If a mm were ducking out of obligations by not working, his backside would be in jail fearer than you cm count to five. The coart assumes that men cm find decern work if they warn io. The ex-wife is getting away with the crime Dear Annie: 1 work in a semi-professional of being a deadbeat pares*. You would never office where there ate several cubicles within give mdt advice if she were a man. Why do a larger area. The spaces are big enough, but you think it's fair to ask ber husband lo VoiI have a problem with my neighboring co­ ontarily petition the court io lower ber pay­ worker. She constantly maps her gum. It is ments. which only rewards her evasion of the most irritating sound I have ever heard. responsibilities? — AN i, Massachusetts She snaps roughly every seven seconds. Dear JJ4.: We donTfomk it's fair, and we The woman has been confronted by other cenauuy cua doc bcu me cx-nUMMoa io pea­ co-workers but has made no attempt lo Nop tian for Mom's payments to be lower. It wm the mapping. I have asked that my work sta­ interesting for us to see the mail on this sub­ tion be moved, but my boss said it cannot be ject and foe aaaumptiom several readers made done at this time, even though I have about our supposed sexist femwig. So let's explained to him that the constant mapping is dear h up, shall we? causing me lo lose focus on my work. I am When we suggested a "more equitable" considering giving my two write' notice arrangement, we meant one that would bene­ because I’rn ready to "map." What cm I do? fit the father, who is rnying afi foe bffls. In - Wilmington, Mass. order lo change the current set-up, however. Dear Wilmington: First, talk to yoer cohe needs to talk to his lawyer and see if he cm worker directly, and tell her yraurenghjstend -ratffoe ftfogefogb efienhrexArife forpeyfoat snapping her guns is a hardMMoMeak. -1 -mbus. Ytnfo MrWgera job dr Arid any form but you would appreciate it if she would of redress. He also cm contact the California make the effort Then invest m a aet of headDepartment of Child Support Service, for phones to muffle the noise. Doot give up aakadditional help. ing to be relocated, and try foe human Here's a teoer with a different perspective: resources department for help, but keep those Dear Annie: I was saddened by foe leas want ads handy if foe sensation does not firm ■California Dud." Yoe see. I mt bteaaed improve. Manage manners? Dear Annie: I have a very sincere and vibrant husband, but his manners are awful, and he often comes across as m inconsiderate jerk. He's been known to start eating at the table before others have been served. He jokes loudly and disparagingly about people from other countries while we are in a mixed social setting. He treats service people, such as taxi drivers and hotel registrars, like dirt. It's embarrassing. He'll correct his table manners when I call it to his attention. but only temporarily. If I ask him to slop making unkind comments about others, he claims he is only speaking the truth. When I ask him to treat the taxi driver better, he says that service people sre there to help us and they need to do their jobs right His attitude makes me cringe, and I worry what others think of him. It is stressful to con­ template an evening out I don't want to be a nag. but I also don't want to put up with this for the next 50 years. Any ideas? - Mrs. No Manners Dear Mrs.: Your husband doesn't "cook across* as an inconsiderate jerk. He actually IS one. Poor table manners cm be corrected, but ridiculing those of other cultures and treating service woken like dirt are indica­ tive of inferior character, and that is not ao easily fixed. You cm try to sensitize your hus­ band to the way his comments hurt you and others, but he may be too arrogant to work on his attitude. Nagging wont help. Just remember that his remarks do not reflect on you. 10 be foe stepmother of a wonderful young mm whose divorced parents fought foeir way through this same emotional landmine. Here's my response to Um: Dear California Dad: While you and your ex-wife fight, your kids are living as POWs. Every time you complain about your wife mt paying her share, they hear you calculate what they cost you and wonder if you foiak they're worth it Denigrating foeir mother hurts every part of foem that comes front ber. Set up a family budget bused on your income alone. Let your kids leant self-reliance and responsibility by working to earn the things they want Love them enough to let them know you ate not counting their cost and give them foe gift of peace. You may not get the financial victory you are looking for. but in the dnfo your kids win grow up secure in their worth and able to for­ give the faults of others. That is a victory worth winning. - Saepmom in Colorado Gift guessing game Dear Annie: A couple recently married after 20 yean of living together. I'm thrilled they finally tied the knot, but there is a "ihower/reception* planned, and the invitation includes a prominently displayed list of places where the couple is registered for gifts. This couple needs no assistance setting up a home together. What is the best way to show our happiness at their marriage while indicating that beg­ ging for gifts is inappropriate? - Memphis Family Dear Memphis: You are not obligated to give a present, but there is nothing inappro­ priate about giving a gift as a token of your good wishes. If you don't want to do that, send a warm note of congratulations to the couple instead. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox9comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out mon about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. ( �characteristics of the Scotch people. John Kilpatrick Jr. purchased has land as early as 1844, but did not commerce pioneer­ ing until the time above mentioned. He is yet well remembered by many of our people as being a fine and noble man. well respected by all. He. like many others, endured many hard­ ships in his pioneer days. He built the first, or pioneer sawmill on the site where Joel St. John now has one. He was quite prominent in the political affairs of Woodland, having held a number of different town offices. He also was an active worker in religious matters, having been a member of the U.B. Church for A History of Woodland Township, Barry County IV By Joyce Wrinbracht A History of Woodland. Township, Barry County IV, as written by A. W. Dillenback for the Woodland News in 1911. This manuscript was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Chariton Park by Catherine Arnett in 19S7 and the manuscript was given to us by the late Catherine Incas. We have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions, but have had sev­ eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Dillenback writes: April 6,1911 Way back in 1836. four brothers yet in motherland Ireland frequently discussed the propriety of bidding adieu to their native home and emigrating to the country they bad so often seen in their imaginary view America - which they had heard many times was the land of the free and the home of the brave and where land could be purchased for a reasonable compensation. They strived in Michigan some time in the latter part of 1836, in the vicinity of Adrian. For four yean these brothers worked hard, raved their earnings, and finally sent a land agent out to Woodland to invest their earnings in land. He made a fine selection, buying the west half of Section 34. northeast one-fourth of Section 33 and the southwest one-fourth of Section 33. These four brothers were Edward. Michael. Patrick and fohn Hynes. However, the last two were not well pleased with the prospect of pioneering in Woodland and sold out and went back where they had been working and located there.'Michael and Edward remained here. Michael settled on the farm where his son. Sylvester, now lives. Though he died many yean ago. his wife is yet living with her son. Sylvester, on the same old farm. Edward Hayes lived where Frank Densmore now lives. He and wife remained on this fain: until removed by death. They endured many hardships in their pioneer Days for they raised a large family. Three of their children are yet living in Woodland - John and Edward, both living in this village, retired farmers, and Mrs. Levi Chase living near Coats drove is one of the daughters. These two brrahn: ,r- pre lirafty the first Irish settlers in Woodland. About the tint German family to settle in Woodland was Michael Rowlader, Sr., though the Hager family were of German descent but were American born. Rowlader and family, in company with John H. Dillenback and Thaddeus Houghton came from Steuben County. N.Y.. in the summer of 1846 and all three families sealed on Section 14. That entire section then was a dense and unbroken forest. Mr. Rowader had four sons and four daugh­ ters. nearly all grown to young men and young women. His family were very much like the Hager family - strong and muscular men. The sons all went down to their graves quite early and the entire family, father, moth­ er and children are all dead except Mrs. Eliza Palmerton and Elizabeth Enz. Only two are yet left in Woodland to bold the name Rowlader. Their father at one time was one one of Woodland's most hustling fanners. He cleared up. owned and occupied the form now occupied by Lee Farrell. After he bad got to be quite wealthy he left his form in the care of his son, Arthur, and moved to Florida, but after being in the Sunny South a short time the strong arm of disease grasped bold of his great, muscular frame and it yielded to the grasp just as submissively as though he had been a slender form, and he was brought back a corpse and buried in lakeside Cemetery. Above he made mention that Thaddeus Houghton and John H. Dillenback came to Woodland in company with the Rowlader family from Steuben County, N.Y. Houghton located on the farm now owned and occupied by Edwin Stain. He cleared up this form and remained on it until the spring following the close of the Civil War -1866. He then sold out to Conrad Haines. He then moved over into the township of Boston. looii county, and remained there for a number of years until his wife died and again finding himself alone and lonely, he came back to Woodland and married the widow of Nehemiah Lovewell and they lived here in this village for some years, until he died at a ripe old age. This widow survived him for a few years and then she died at the home of her son. Henry Lovewell, in this vil­ lage. In June 1846, John H. Dillenback located his land on Section 14, the farm now owned and occupied by E.A. Sawdy. and in September following, be in company with those above referred to, moved here with his family. That entire section was then an unbro­ ken forest. He. like many of his Pioneer neighbors, had a scanty amount of supplies to commence pioneering with, nothing to bright­ en or cheer their anticipations but the fact that through constant industry aerranpantivt by economy, which he knew his wife would share the burden with him. they could in a few years bring about the desired results of a bet­ ter home. They remained on this farm for many yean, but ilnding themselves alone and getting too old to work hard, they sold their form and moved to this village and lived a retired life until 1891, when he was removed by death. His wife, being then about 82 years old, went to live with her son. A.W. Dillenback. and lived there until 1895 when she died at the ripe old age of 86 years. In the winter of 1846-1847, there was a pro­ tracted meeting held in the old log school bouse that stood in front of the old bouse in the mill yard. This meeting was practically the fust revival meeting ever held in Woodland and was conducted by Rev. Ci Iley of South Boston and Huskins of Odessa, and I think Myron Tupper. who was a young pio­ neer farmer of Odessa Township, well educat­ ed and who had just received license to preach, assisted a few evenings. At the con­ clusion of these meetings an M.E class was organized with six organizing members who were Charles Galloway and wife, Mrs. Joseph Orr and Mrs. Solomon Rogers, but some years later Galloway and wife joined the U.B. Church and remained in it until death. The M.E class yet worshipping at this village, is a continuation of that class organized over 64 years. John H Dillenback and wife were members of this class continuously until death. April 13,1911 The Canada Settlement - Our Successive Doctors and Postmasters - The First Mail Service. The northwest corner of Woodland Tbwnship, known as the “Canada Settlement” by reason of many of its pioneer settlers being Canadians, was first awakened to the march of civilization in 1844 by James Matthews and sons, who came from Kalamazoo County and chopped 40 acres on Section 6. They tar­ ried there in a log cabin for nearly a year and then moved back to Kalamazoo. Some time later this land was purchased by George Myers, who moved on it it 1849 and made the fust permanent settlement in the “Canada" angRtxMiMxxj. Mr.Myers was a very peculiar man in mkny of his traits of character, but was industrious (sic), a reliable fanner, and was quite well-todo at the time of his death, which occurred some yean ago. The other neighbors who followed Myers in “Canada" were Wellington Curtis. Albert Main, John M. Curtis, Patrick Cunningham. Allen Lipscomb and Henry Bower. Prior to 1850 the medical reliance of Woodland was Dr. William Upjohn, the pio­ neer practitioner of Hastings, and in fact in that early day he practically was the medical reliance of Barry County. But in 1850 Dr. Jackson J. Weeks, a young man and graduate came here from Hancock County, Ohio, and settled on Section 15 ca the farm owned for many years by Christian Burkle. deceased. He was the pioneer physician of Woodland and practiced medicine here until his death, which occulted in the autumn of 1861. His wife's death preceded his just a few weeks. Those who remember JJ. Weeks will recall to mem­ ory the fact that he was a successful practi­ tioner of medicine, a fine neighbor, a well respected citizen and Christian gentleman. Dr. Joseph Adolphus was the second pio­ neer physician. He lived for a while in the north part of where our village now is. He practiced here from 1852 to 1855. He was a brilliant scholar but was rather peculiar and cranky in his general appearance. The last known of him be was said to be one of the professors in a medical college in Atlanta. Ga_. but doubtless be is dead before this time. The next doctor to locate here was John W. Goucher. He was a brother-in-law of Dr. Weeks. His period of service here was from 1859 to 1865. He then moved to Nashville and after a few yean of practice died in that village. He was father to Dr. Joseph T. Goucher who also practiced in Nashville for a few years. About the first doctor lo locale right at the center of the township was Dr. A.S. Brandt, a German, who came here in 1862 and went away in 1864. Dr. R.B. Rawson located here in 1864. H was quite a successful practitioner and remained here until 1874. He went away for a while and again returned, but was no so reli­ able or successful and finally became a nerv­ ous wreck. About 1888 he returned to New York to live with his sister, and died soon after. In 1865. Dr. Henry Smith became one of our practitioners and practiced here until 1873. Dr. David B. Kilpatrick of whose parentage I mentioned in previous items was reared and received a part of his education in our midst and was known by many of us from his boy­ hood days. He commenced practicing medi­ cine in 1866. Dr. Kilpatrick was what is often termed a “self made" man. earning the means with his own efforts whereby to defray expenses of going through college. He also served his country for a short period as a sol­ dier in the Civil War. which somewhat retard­ ed the progress in his studies. During the prime and vigor of his professional life he was possessed of one noble characteristic of manhood. He would go through darkness, wind or storm when called upon, irrespective of the people’s financial condition lo pay him. to aid sick and suffering humanity. His books will show today many bills that never have been paid and probably never will be. He practiced medicine in our midst from 1866 to 1906. a period of 40 years, when he was stricken with paralysis and died a little over one year ago. Dr. Henry C. Carpenter commenced the practice of medicine in 1871. He taught school here for a few terms before taking up the study of medicine. He was a homeopathic physician and was successful as a practitioner and was considered one of the most resolute in difficult surgical operation. He also prac­ ticed in Lake Odessa for some years and. I think, is now in the city of Detroit with his son. Geo. H. Carpenter. Dr. Duran Linkletter lived in the south east part of Woodland and practiced medicine a few yean. Dr. Driscoll practiced from 1868 to 1871. Dr. Charles Russell from 1876 to 1879. Dr. Henry Tremain from 1874 to 1877. Dr. Turner about six months in 1876. Dr. lohnson about six months in 1879. Dr. John A. Baughman practiced for a few years. Dr. LE Benson practiced for a number of years, until failing health would no longer permit He was also successful in the vigor of life. He is yet a resident of our village and well respected, but is in poor health. Dr. William H. Landis practiced here from 1886 to 1888. Our present practicing physicians are Dr. Charles S. McIntyre and Dr. Harry W. Kenfield. They are both young men and have just arrived to the prime and vigor of matured manhood, physically and mental!j, and both are up-to-date in their medical knowledge. Efch" Is having an 'tStinsive practice. From present indications they may be in our midst for many years to heal sick and suffering humanity. In the early days of Woodland the people obtained their mail from Hastings, but with­ out any uniform regularity - only as some one of the neighbors chanced to be out there and brought it in. In 1849 there was a post office established and Nehemiah Lovewell was appointed postmaster. Ebenzer Sawdy was the first mail carrier. Al first be carried the mail from Odessa once each week on foot and carried it in his pocket or tied up in a hand­ kerchief. However, there was a protest against this method of transporting the U.S. Mail and in a few months a mai 1 pouch was furnished. The succession of postmasters after Lovewell were Ebenzer Sawdy, Howell Cooper, Lawrence Hilbert, Acy Pike, M.T. Wheeler. Milo Barnum. J.M. Reiser, Stephen Schantz. F.F. Hilbert, and the present incum­ bent. John Velte. who has been postmaster over 13 years. Some of our citizens claim that there were others who were postmasters in Woodland in the past, but as we have no pos­ itive knowledge of that fact we give the names of those we know held the office in bygone days. Aprl 29 1911 The Kilpatrick. Palmerton and DPienback families - all good, substantial, early settlers. In 1847 John Kilpatrick Sr., a native of Scotland, set sail for rhe beautiful land of promise. America, of which so many longing hearts of the old world or mother country, dream of. They arrived here in due time with ten children, seven boys and three daughters, the most of them grown up. He lived for some time on the farm of his son, John Jr. on Section 24. near where the Kilpatrick Church now stands. However, it was not long until be moved onto his own land on Section 25 where Reuben Mohler's family now live. He lived on this farm until his death, which occurred March 14,1869. He was a man of a bright and active intellect, thorough and very resolute in all of his efforts or undertakings, one of the many years and was one of its most substan­ tial supporters. He became quite well to do long before he died and be remained on this farm until death. George Kilpatrick, who for many years owned and occupied the form now owned by Albert Barry, moved with his entire family to Nebraska and be died there many years ago. Only three of the ten children above men­ tioned are yet alive: William, living in Arkansas. Hugh in Emmet County. Mich., and Andrew G.. the youngest of the family, who was a soldier during the Civil War and also served the people of Woodland two tenns is supervisor, lives in Dakota. Dr. D.B. Kilpatrick we mentioned in last week's article when we recorded the different medical prac­ titioners of Woodland. AJ. Palmerton came to Woodland as early as 1841. but didn't come here to stay perma­ nently until about 1848 when be commenced pioneering in earnest. He was always a hard working man, usually staying at home most of the time and attending strictly in his own business. He cleared up a large form of 160 acres and had good buildings, apparently in such a financial condition that he and wife might begin to take the world easy. Bat on one Sabbath day his family was absent for a few hours and when they returned they found him dead on the kitchen floor; He had met death while atone and apparrnrty without a moment's notice. His widow is yet aHve and lives at the old home at a ripe old age with ber oldest son. Frank P. Palmerton. In 1847 Moses J. Dillenback came from Steuben County. N.Y., and rnmmrsrnil pio­ neering oo Section 14, on the form now occu­ pied by Janies Walker. He was al this tune a single man and had been a teacher for some time where he came from. After coming here he worked on his land summers md taught school winters. However, some time laser he married. Mr. Dillenback wm township desk and school inspector for a number of years. For a few years, he like many other pioneers, worked hard to remove the timber from his land and build up a home for himself and wife in declining years. But before he had hardly reached middle age he fell a victim lo disease and death, which occurred in the autumn of 1861, just after the outbreak of the Civil War. Some yean later bis widow married a fanner st r—------ mu- *a— a . living near rovtixna. THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA BARRY COUNTY FRANCHISE GRANTED TO SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY Ordinance No. 7-7-2003 An Ordinance, granting to SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to toy. maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, afieys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas busi­ ness in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, for a period of thirty years. THE TOWNSMP OF ASSYRIA ORDAMS. Section 1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE. The Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, hereby grants to SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter ctftod the “Grantee," the right, power and authority to construct, operate and maintain in the puMc streets, highways, alleys and other public places in the Township of Assyria. Bany County, Michigan, al needful and proper gas pipes, mains, conductors, service pipes and other apparatus and facilities requisite for the manufacture, transmis­ sion and distribution of gas tor al purposes to the Township of Assyria, and the inhabitants thereof, and for conducting gas elsewhere to supply neighboring cities, villages and other terri­ tories suppled with gas by said Grantee, for a period of thirty years. Section 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faith­ fully perform al things required by the terms thereof. Section 3.CONDTDONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge or other puMc ptooe used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shat be restored to the same order and condition as when the work was commenced. Al of Grantee's pipes and mains shal be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. Section 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Stod Grantee shall at al times keep and save the Township free and harmless from al loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is com­ menced against the Township on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shal, upon notice defend the Township and save it free and harmless from an loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and mainte­ nance. Section 5. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The nghts. power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manu­ factured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. Section & RATES. Said Grantee shal be entotod to charge tie inhabitants of said Township for gas furnished toerain, the rates as approved by the Mtohigan Pubic Service Commiaafon, to which Commiaoton or Its successors autoorty and juriodkHon to fix and regutate gas rates and rotes regulating such service in said Township, are hereby granted for too term of Rs fran­ chise. Such rates and rotes shal bo subject to review and change at any time upon petition toeretor being mads by either said Township, acting by is Township Board, or by said Grantee. Section 7. REVOCATION. The franchtee granted by tote crdk nance is subject to revocation upon sixty (SO) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. Section 8. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shal. as to al otter oondteons and elements of service not herein fixed, bo and remain subject to the reasonable rotes and regulations of the Michigan Pubic Service Commission or its successors, appficabte to gas serv­ ice in said Township. Section 9. ASSIGNMENT OF FRANCHISE. Grantee shal not assign this Franchise to any other person. Arm or corporation without the prior written approval of the Township Board. The lownsrvp snas not unreasonaory wimnoro its consent k> an assignment If the Assignee is InancteSy abte to cany out too Grantee's obfigations under this Franchiss. The assignment of Rs Franchise to a subsicfiary, division, or affiliated corporation of Grantee or Rs parent corporation shal not bo oonakfered an assignment requiring the consent of the Township Board. Section 10. REPEALER. This o^finanoo, when accepted and puMshod as herein provided, shal repeal and supersede the provisions of a Utter/ Ordinance adopted by the Tbwnahlp Board on June 4, 1973, and amendments, I any, to such Ordinance whereby a Franchise was granted to the Battie Creek Gas Company. Section 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. This onfinenoosMI take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof; provided, however, it shal cease and bo of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shal accept the same in writing filed with the Township Cterk. Upon accept­ ance and publication hereof. the orcfinance shal constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance wee duly enacted by the Township Board of the Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, on the 7th day of July, 2003. David M. Boies Township Supervisor Attest: Deborah S. Massimino, Clerk �Psge 10 - Thursday, January 29, 2004 — The Hastings Banner Delton’s Panthers zone out against BC Pennfield by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When the kid in the driveway misses his imaginary three-point shot al the buzzer he takes a step closer and tries it again. Delton’s Panthers couldn’t or wouldn't do it Friday night in a 62-48 loss to Pennfield in Delton. DK's eagers didn't do a whole lol else either. “We can't win if every loose ball they get. and they get every offensive rebound and wc get none.” said Delton coach Mike Mohn. "They just beat us in every phase of the game tonight. They wanted it more. Their kids played really, really hard." Pennfield shot out to a 9-0 lead as Delton's three-point attempts weren’t falling in the opening minutes, and was able to bold onto that advantage the entire night. Delton kept chucking it from the cheap seals in iB effort to get back in the ball game. Delton's Panthers were IS of 49 from the floor the entire night, and only six of those buckets were for two poinB. DK hit only Delton junior Tyler Blacken (left) tries to take advantage of one of the Panther's few times In dose to the basket Friday night against Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) two two-point field goals in the second half. "You live and die by that three-pointer," raid Mohn. "It's a great weapon, but it can't be your sole weapon." There were only a handful of occasions where Delton got the ball past the top of Pennficld's zone into Brandon Link. Todd Champion, or Tyler Blacken in the post. There were even fewer occasions where a Delton player tried to attack the zone with the dribble, although Kris Oglesbee did make a few attempts in the first half, and had some luck finding open teammates. He fin­ ished the game with a team high seven assists “We weren’t penetrau.ig the gaps in the zone." said Mohn. “We like to shoot the three. Guys have to attack the gaps like we’re supposed to. It forces them to guard the guy with the ball, and we weren't doing that. Plus, that's a nice little two-three zone they've got going." A three by Jeff Younglove got Delton within eight poinB midway through the third quarter, but Pennfield answered with the Delton Kellogg’s Nathan Farrell (right) looks down and eyes the three-point fine as he brings the ball up against Pennfield's Bradford Cole In the second half of Friday night s contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon strikers win in the league for the first time next two buckets Nathan Farrell warmed up from outsid" for Delton in the second half, but it was a case of too little too late. Farrell ended up leading Delton with 12 points, all on three's, all in the second half. Tyler Blacken tried to spark the offense with 11 points, while Younglove finished with ten. Champion was Delton's leading rebounder with seven. “When we don't shoot the ball particular­ ly well, we have a tendency to just kind of forget about the tuber yhsrrv of the game." said Mohn. "We've got to make up for it in other ways. I'M hand it to Pennfield, they're Soon we’ll all put on our helmets before going out Why ire we afraid of everything? I was checking our snow sports on the internet the other day and I came across a sled­ ding website, which led me to a sled company's website, which led me to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's website. Now I’ve been to a hospital plenty of times, even after I’d been hurt outside in the snow, but I've never needed to go or can think of a time off the lop of my head where I've known someone who bad to go to the hospital after sledding. There must be some really big hills in Pittsburgh. I thought the old ski hill in Middleville or the slope behind Grandma's boose was always all you needed. The Hospital had some "important safety tips" to "always remember". First thing on the list, "Wear a helmet". Kids used to be able to ride bikes, roller skates, and just plain step out the door with­ out a helmet It wasn't too long ago. There are state's where motorcycle riders don't need lo wear helmets, but I'm sure even in those stales they think children should wear hel­ mets when they sled. There are lots of tips in the list, wear warm clothes, know how to stop and make sharp turns. If you're really worried about getting hurt. I'd say don't sled somewhere where a heck of a team ” ; Nate Kates led Pennfield a game-high 15 poinB. while Seth Badger tossed in 12. Mohn said his team had a lot to figure out heading into this week's contesB with Hastings and Kalamazoo Christian. The Panthers visited Hastings Wednesday evening, and will host the Cornets Friday night. The loss to Pennfield put DK's overall record at 3-5. and iB KVA mark at 2-3. The Saxon vanity gaff' volleyball Man finally put everything together and earned IB first O-K Gold victory of the aeaaou last Thursday evening. \ Hastings shook off its home court jitters la*" I**, 80 Iv, Kris Oglesbee drives the lane and looks for help from one of his Delton teammates in the first half Friday night against Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ grapplers keep cruising through the Gold The Saxon varsity wrestling team improved to 17-0 in dual meets by defeating Wayland last Thursday 46-21. Hastings is also now 3-0 in the O-K Gold with two duals and the conference tourna­ ment left to go. Winning matches for the Saxons against Wayland were RJ Morgar, Steve Case, Jeff Allen. Chad Ferguson. Richard Harper. Ryan Ferguson, Matt Lipstraw, Kyle Quada, Scott Redman, and Jake Armour. Luke Selby won a JV match for the Saxons against the Wildcats. The Saxons close out their home portion of the schedule tonight at home against Wyoming Park, then finish the league dual meet season next Thursday at Byron Center. Last Wednesday the Saxon B team traveled to Climax Scots and topped their hosts 74-6. but fell to Vicksburg 43-31. Winning two matches that night for the Saxons were Tim Aspinall. Tim Bowerman. Tyler Heath. Brandon Black. Joel Maiville, and Jackson Hoke. Saxons with one win on the evening were Jeremy Redman, Matt Donnini, Lee Selby. Ashtin King, Eric Duits, Jesse Lemon, David Smith, and William Davis. you have to make a lot of sharp turns. "If your sled won't stop or if you are out of control, roll off your sled and onto the ground. Don't worry about your sled after you roll off. You can get it back after it stops sliding." reads the next tip. That one sounds good to me, but even better, tie yourself to the sled so it doesn't get so far away. I would add my own safety tip here. Tie the sled around your ankle not your an adult if you have a crash." If I'd hiked home to tell an adult I'd had a crash each time I crashed. I don't think I'd have enjoyed sledding much at all. Their tips also fail to specify what kind of an adult. Just any adult? Now, I've always heard talking to strangers is a bad idea, but I guess if you just crashed and your sled slid all the way down the hill, and you're wearing a hel­ met that nobody’s going to bother you. Then the very next rule seems to say never take a sled from a stranger. "Only use the sled your parents or guardians gave you. Never use an inner tube, saucer, or disk. You can gel hurt because you can't rieer." Just taking it on the no steering part, there are already rules that say know how to steer and jump off if you lose control. It’s like an eleventh commandment that reads "Thou shall not murder", because "kill" wasn't enough. The list goes on and on. don't sled without an adult, don't sled in the street, don't led in the driveway, don't sled on rocky hills, don't sled near a cliff, don't sled into a snow bank, don't sled when its icy. don't sled in the dark Last but not least is the rule that we should never ride a sled that is being pulled by a car. truck, or ATV. Probably a good idea, but I'm not sure what this rule is saying. Does the Children's Hospital not want to treat kids who've passed out from breathing in too much exhaust? Is it okay to get pulled behind an SUV. if iB not on a rocky, icy. cliff face, and the driver knows how to steer, and my sled isn’t broken, and I'm wearing a pair of gloves, a pair of mittens, overalls, a sweatshirt, a snowsuit, a hat, ear muffs, a coat, a ever’’ assisB thanks to ber teammates getting her set up in a good position to pass. “We passed really, really well," said Sana coach Gina McMahon, “which allowed us to have three options, in regards to the three front row hitlers. And we were able to run a middle game, which we've been trying to do all season long." Jamie VanBoven made the most of the Saxons strong passing game by knocking down 16 kills in the contest, and she also bad three blocks. “Most of ber kills came from the middle front position." said McMahon. “It was prob­ ably her best game all season " Beth Giesler paced the Saxon serving game with two aces. “It staned from the very beginning." said McMahon. "We had a strong warm-up. and that led right into the first game." The Saxons are now 1-2 in the O-K Gold. ’They were so excited, jumping all over each other after the game that you would have thought we'd just won state." said McMahon. The Saxons carried some of that momen­ tum into Saturday's Delton Kellogg Invitational, but not enough to advance out of pool play. The Saxons started out falling 14­ 16 in game one against Kalamazoo Christian, but then fell in game two 15-0. The second game we totally fell apart." said McMahon. "We could not pass one sin­ gle serve, and that threw the whole game off. We definitely beat ourselves.” The Saxons followed with strong game one performances against Thomapple Kellogg and Potterville, but always fell in the second game. Hastings was happy to get its first win in a game against TK this )rar 15­ 11, then went down 4-15. Against Potterville neck. Next tip. "Make sure your sled is in good condition and isn’t broken And always tell vest, two pairs of socks, a pair of bools, and a helmet? Or did the sled companies link to the hospital just scare me away from sledding for­ In game two. the Saxons finally found some holes in the Wyoming Park defeat, while continuing their strong play from game one in the match winch lasted over an hour and a half. Katie Lawrence led the team with 20 Jeff Allen (top) and the Hastings Saxons kept their O-K Gold record perfect last week by topping Wayland, and will host their final home match of the year tonight against Wyoming Park. (File photo) the scores were 15-8,9-15. “Hastings was playing very well on Saturday,” said TK coach Jamie Nelson. The Trojans also failed to advance out of pool play. TK went 0-2-1. The Trojans fell to Kalamazoo Christian 15-6, 15-6, who they beat not long ago at Grand Rapids Baptist “Somehow we played with a lack of inten­ sity,” said Nelson. “Thai’s not what we had during the season when we were playing well.” Andrea Otto led the Trojans on the day with 13 kills. Jessica Flaska had six aces, and Mallory Egolf finished the tournament with 28 assists. . “I think we’ve kind of lost our intensity.” said Nelson. “We used to be fired up before matches, and I’ve noticed that diminishing.” TK also fell to Potterville Saturday. 15-9. 15-11. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday, January 29.2004 - P^e 11 Trojans had six bad minutes bookend solid play against Wyoming Park on Friday night The Trojans headed into Friday night's O­ K Gold contest with Wyoming Park hoping lo take things slow. Be patient on offense, and keep the ball out of Wyoming Park’s hands, especially the hands of Drew Neitzel. “We watched lots and lots of tape, and we’ve seen them play." said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. “We watched the Roger’s game last week where they got beat. We knew if he (Neitzel) was shooting well, there wasn’t going to be much we could do about it. Of course he comes cut and scores I9 points in The game had already slipped away. TK had hoped to at least contain everyone but Neitzel, but the Vikings' Micah Chappell poured in 36 to go with Neitzel’s 42. “We did some good things,’’ said Holzhueter. “We just don’t have the defensive stopper. The one guy to take over and say ‘I’ll shut him down’ or ’1’11 contain him.’ That’s something we’ve always had in the past." Jon Yeazcl was the Trojans’ high scorer with 20 points, while Mark Rolison added 19. and Trevot Manning chipped in with ten the first qur.ner " It took the Trojans out of the half-court offensive game they were hoping to play, and had the action going up and down the court. For the middle two quarters the Trojans hung with the visiting Vikings, but after Neitzel’s perfonnance the Vikings already had a big lead by the time the Trojans got going, and Park came out with a 104-73 victory. Park shot out to a 22-6 lead, the Trojans got their act together in time to make it 29-16 at the end of one quarter, and the lead stayed between 11 and 15 points most of the time until the fourth quarter when the Viking* pushed to reach the 100-point mark. points. “I think that except for the first three min­ utes and the last three minutes we really com­ peted with them." said Holzhueter. “We played them dead even for 26 or 27 minutes. “I think they see that on a given night, maybe we can hang with a team like that." It was the Trojans second straight defeat, and that makes this week that much more important. The Trojans go from playing one of the top teams in the stale to hosting its neighborhood rivals from Caledonia in league action for the first time. The Trojans were also supposed to visit Wayland on Wednesday, but that game was postponned due to the winter weather. 8th grade Delton teams each second in the KVA Dellon Kellogg's eight grade A team was edged out by Kalamazoo Christian 43-31 In the finals of the Kalamazoo Vtetey Association tournament at Pennfield, but the boy’s stil earned themselves the second place medals. ill M 2004 K.V.A. HUDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL townament EKNTN GRADE RUNNERS-UP Delton Kellogg's eight grade B team also came up short against Kalamazoo Christian in the finals of the KVA tournament In Pennfield, but came home with silver second place medals wiivlW! 9UVCII1 Trojan junior Trevor Manning looks tor room under the basket against Wyoming Park on Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK senior Brett Knight (54) spite the Wyoming Park defense and leans for a shot in the second half of the Trojans' 104-73 loss Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ‘ Panthers cheer themselves up by winning Berrien Springs Invitational by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg Panthers took six indi­ vidual first place finishes Saturday at the Berrien Springs Invitational to help the team to a 57-point victory over the second place hosts. In all. Panthers finished in the top three in eleven of the 14 weight classes led by first place finisli*rs Jason Roe at 112. Brett Bissett 125, Tyler Harris 140, Jason VanDyk 145. Jim Sweat 189, and Dustin Morgan at 215. “Wc kind of dominated,” said Delton ncad coach Rob Heethuis. Delton’s Trent Green U 119 and Clay Drewyor at 160 each finished second overall, while Brendan Boyle at 112, Jeren.y Herington at 135. and Eric Ryan at 275 each earned bronze medals. The Panthers finished with 204.5 team points to second plat* Berrien Springs’ 147.5. “This time of year you need something like that, especially coming off a tough loss." said Heethuis. “You don’t want to be down this time of year." DK hopes that the win will spring board it through the remainder of the KVA season and on into districts. The Panthers visit Galesburg-Augusta tonight. “It’s an interesting match-up," said Heethuis of the battle with the Rams. “So much depends on how you match up. Galesburg is very strong in the middle, it’ll be an interesting dual.” The final few KVA duals for Delton take on added importance after the Panthers were knocked off by Paw Paw test Thursday in Delton 52-27. “Our little guys have got to continue to get better." said Heethuis. “We have some real inexperienced people. People that have expe­ rience down there hurt us." In the match that started at 119 pounds. Delton’s small guys just couldn’t keep up and the hosts found themaelves in an early 24-0 hole after three Paw Paw pins and a void in the DK line-up at 125. Harris scored a pin of Paw Paw’s iy Spicer at 5:34 of the 140-pound match, and VanDyk followed that with an 8-2 decision over Leif Eggert at 145, but much of the damage had The Viking varsity boy.' basketball team improved to 3-1 in the Capital Vea Activities Conference's Division 3 Friday night with a 61-50 win over visitors from DeWitt “This was a very hard fought battle between two very good teams." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell, "our defense was stepped up when it was needed." On the offensive end of the floor the Vikings took care of the basketball to pick up their sixth win in a row. Lakewood had only ten turnovers in the contest, while recording 13 steals and 13 assists. Lakewood led by three points heading into the second quarter, then slowed down the Panther offense, allowing it only 11 poinB in -We had great second and third quarters and in the fourth our free throw shooting real­ ly came through." Lakewood connected on 15 of its 19 free throw attempts in the final quarter to seal the victory. The Vikes were 78-percent from the stripe on the night. Clint Tobias was six of six from the free throw line oo the night for the Vikings, and led the team svith 19 points and ten rebounds. Travis Willard added 14 points and six boards, while Corey Thelen had 12 points and six rebounds. Thelen also had four steals and three assists in the ball game. The Vikings get back into CAAC 3 play Friday when they visit Lansing Catholic the second quarter and eight in the third. Central. already been done. DK’s top guys only stepped onto the mats to have their hands raised. Sweat. Morgan, and Ryan each went against voids in Paw Paw's line-up. then it was back to the small end of the Scale where the visitors picked up two more pins to close the evening. Paw Paw remains undefeated in the league, while it was the first KVA loss for Delton’s squad. “We’ll just have to hope Pennfield does something against (Paw Paw)," said Heethuis. Delton Kellogg's Justin Holtman (right) gets on top of Paw Paw's Brad Wamcke in the 152-pound match last Thursday night at Delton (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK’s Brendan Boyle (right) tries to get behind Paw Paw's Andy Osbon in the 112-pound match Thursday evening between the two Kalamazoo Valley Association powers. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I "We'll go get them next time." Next time would be the KVA meet on Friday February 13 at Paw Paw. This weekend the Panthers head to Constantine for a tournament on Saturday to face teams like Williamston. Yale. Three Rivers. Springport. Jackson Lumen Christi. Berrien Springs, and the hosts. “Those are some very good wrestling teams." said Heethuis. “Next to the Lamb, it's the second best tournament we go to all year." �Pag. 12 — Thursday, January 29,2004 — The Hastings Banner Top teams say, ‘see you later’ at Vikes’ tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood Vikings, ranked second in division 2. and the fourth ranked Middleville Trojans were both at Lakewood for the team tournament on Saturday, and both earned a trophy by going 4-0. TK coach Tom Lehman and Lakewood's Bob Veitch decided at the Michigan Duals in Bay City that if their teams met there, they would pass up the chance to wrestle each other on Saturday. "We decided that that would be our dual before districts." said Veitch. “Middleville’s Scott Biochar (top) was one of six Lakewood wrestlers to finish the day 4-0 in dual meet matches Saturday at the Vikings’ team tournament. (Ale photo) NUT 50-30; Viking 50-30; Kent Oil & Propene 49-31; Drea r Dolls 44-36; Hecker Agency 43.5-36.5; Railroad Street MUI 38.5­ 41 J; Carlton Center Bulktozing 37-43. High Geusa * Series - S. Drake 161; P. Britten 156-417; H. Reilly 139-328: B. Wilson 156-436; J. Landells 138-347; T. Thornton 195-455; J. Pettengill 142-395; J. Rice 194-492; E Ulrich 182-497; J. Ramsey 156; S. Merrill 182-503; S. Dunham 172; P. Fowler 145-415. Wednesday PJ4. Mace Pharmacy 53; Bowling Bags 46; Han­ Care Center 43; Eye and ENT 42: Setters 41; RR St Mill 36; Gintech's 33. Women’s High Gama * Series - K Becker 202-543; J. Rice 184-512; S. Pennington 193-502; E Dunham 167-478; N. Varney 160445; R. Murphy 155-444; J. Kaskinsky 160426; D. Buras 165423; G. Denny 137-350; R. Kuempel 120345; D. Seeker 169; J. Doster 168; R. Murrah 98. Stator Cktotas Sunday Night Mixed Hh-N-Miss 60; 4 Honemen 50; Gutter Dusters 49; Thee Froggen 46; Red Dog 44; Thunder Alley 43; Sandbaggers 43; Ruse-NUs 43; Barlow Florist 42; Croc Human 41; Sunday Snoozen 39; Whatever 39; Funky Jesick 47-29; Wieland's 455-30J; Pin Pals 45-31; Wad's Friends 445-315; 4 B's 42-34; Number 1 Senior 42-34: Kuempel 38.5-375; Early Risen 365-395; Nash's Harem 35-41; M-M's 35-41; Butterfingers 335-425; King Pina 3343; Friends 2947; Sun Risen 255­ 505. Wmnen’e High Games & Series - R. Murrah 199480; E Dunham I734J2; G. Denny 146; J. Kasinsky 157414; ft Service 169454; A. Lethcoe 159; M. Wieland 175­ 461; Y. Markley 148440; R. Murphy 191; L. Friend 145-339; E Moore 157: Y. Cheeseman 194-500 D. Keller 141419; S. Drake 181­ 511; J. Snyder 138; 6. Olis 183493; D. Bunn 175458; S. Patch 170. Men's High Games * Series - G. Waggoner 192-514; R. Walker 182484; B. Woodmansee 160; B. Brandl 188-578: L. Brandl 211-578; M. Schondelmayer 199466; J. Beckwith 170484; B. Terry 222-582; R. Robbins 210503; B. Cook 164458; R. Wieland 185-519; R. Adgate 177; R. Nash 212-515; W. Brodock 171; W. Mallekoote Bowlers 38. Women’s High Games * Series - K. Becker 211-587; M. Kirchen 214-517; D. got some kids sick right now, and we’ve go! a lol of bumps and bruises that are hurting us right now." "Instead of heating each other up, we decided lei's beat somebody else up," said Lehman. “We decided it'd be better to let it 80." And beat up on somebody else they did. Over and over again. The tightest match for either team on the day was a 52-16 win by Middleville over Saginaw Heritage. Lakewood lopped the Hawks from Heritage 63-10. The tightest match Lakewood was in all day was a 56-19 win over Grant Middleville topped Grant 59-10. Central Montcalm 57-12, and blanked Traverse City West 74-0. Lakewood's other wins were a 69-9 deci­ sion over Central Montcalm, and a 72-6 win over Traverse City West The Tkojans and Vikings already see each other five or six times during the season, with a possible meeting at districts, and their wrestlers going against each other m individ­ ual tournaments. Veitch swears that the lone dua.' meeting, which the Vikings woo in Bay City, gives the Trojans the edge should they meet again head to head, but that's just a little games­ manship between the tiro legendary coaches The Trojans bad hpmrrlslitti on the day. with Justin Lewis, Mike McKeown, Nate McMurry, Joab Bowerman, Ryan Fletke, and Matt Potter were each 4-0 on the day for TK. McKeown's four wise improved Ms season record to 29-1. Nine Ttojans have at least 20 wins on the season ao far. Kalani Garber was 3-0 for the Troyans, while Andrew Reeder, Eric Reader, and Adam Loveless were each 3-1. The Vikings had 13 medalists no tte day, and nine of them went andefcased. Michael Gregory, Scott Blocber, Michael Leiby. Brandon Carpenter, Nathan Sboup. and Alex Central Montcalm's 275-pound wrestler Saturday found out that It wasn't going to be easy to throw 1Kb Matt Potter (right). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vander Boon, Brandeo Tory, and Adam Wnrbto each went 3-0. Eddie Phillips. Adam Fyan, and Cody Dupont each went 3-1 for the Vikes. and Alan O'DormeU was 2-1 for the tourney. TKRanad-np On Thursday, the Trojans bumped their O­ K Gold record to 2-1 with a 52-10 win over the Byron Censer Brildogs in Middleville. The Trojans won 11 of the 14 weight classes, with McKeown. Nate McMurry, Bea Ybema, and Loveless each scoring pins. Garber scored a 20-5 lech fall at 152 pounds, and Josh Bowermen and Eric Reeder both scored major decisions. Earning three points for the Trojan team were Lewis, Ryan Fletke, Andrew Reeder, and Matt Potter; The Trojans visit Caledonia in O-K Gold Lakewood Raand-np The Vikings took another step in the Capital Area Activities Conference 3’s race Thursday by knocking off Williamston 62­ 12. Against the Hornets, Lakewood won eight of the 14 weight classes by pin. Sock.one injury default, and won two other matches on major decisions. Winning by pin for the Vikes ware Gregory. Blocbet; Brandeo Terry, Shoup, Carpenter, Alex Phillipa, Adam Pysa, and Alan O'Donnell. Evan Tbrry won by injury debark, sad Vander Btxtn red Eddie Phillips amend the two mayor decisions. The Vikes are now 4-0 in the CAAC 3. with the teat deal of the league season com­ ing Thursday at home against DeWitt. The H. Gleason 143408; C. Oakley 130343; K. Oakley 210; K. Lancaster 186; A. Hubbell 170; D. Krallman 153; K. Craven 147; C. Miller. J. Giar 132; D. Dunnigan 128. Men’s High Games * Series - K Phenix 243-656; C. Sanborn 237-542; h. Falconer 204-570; S. Krallman 201-552; R. Snyder 196-530; G. Snyder 174-505; D. Craven 210 481; J. Shoebridge 179460; M Kidder 213; R. Guild 204; J. Smith 199; B. Rentz 199; M. Krallman 199:J. Shoebridge 194; B. Hubbell 187; D. Lambert 184; J. Cantwell 183: J. Brehm. 169. .JllCHIGB HOffi FlffiCE Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! KOOPS! (Sorry, we am do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) TK’s Josh Bowerman scores back pointe as he turns over hie Central Montealm opponent in the final match of the day tor ttte Trojans at Lakewood’s Team Tournament on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) WlEiWA HOW TO REGIS I 1 f • The season wiU run mid-Febniaiy through March • Practices wiU be held Monday or Wednesday evenings . • Gomes will be played on Saturday I wsrwislnga Location: Hasting Community Cents K hi Mm 269-945-6280 Leolty tvnMl mO BpsratsU. I �Th, II*** Bvmr - Thuraday. January 28. 2004 - Psge 13 Saxons’ scrappiness conies Lions win two marathon matches for invite title out too late against South Hastings' vanity boys' basketball team fell behind early against South Christian on Friday night, and couldn't get back in con­ tention in a 62-51 defeat. The Sailors jumped out to a 14-5 lead, and never let the Saxons back. Hastings got as close as seven poinB down in the third quar­ ter. but South ended the run right there. "Down nine or ten poinu it’s really hard for us. especially against a team like South," said Hastings coach Doo Schils. "We made a couple of runs, but we almost have to play perfectly to get a chance to win." The slow starts are hurting the Saxons so far this year. “We haven’t come out with the intensity we need," said Schils. "It's my job to get them ready, so yes. I’m racking my brain. So. I'm trying to do what­ ever I can to get them ready to play, and the rest of the coaches. Part of it is on them as well." The Saxons came out ready in the second half Friday. Tyler Tuthill and Drew Whitney had the hot hands, combining for 15 of the Saxons' 16 third quarter poinu. Whitney had ten in the period and finished with 16 overall. Tuthill led the Saxons for the game with 17. Hastings had a solid defensive effort against the Sailors, but the D can't stop when the shot goes up. “They got offensive rebounds and would get a lot of put backs." Schils said of the Sailors, especially early in the ball game. "In other games we've displayed some scrappi­ ness. That kicks in and we play them even." The Saxon record stood at 1-8 overall heading into Wednesday night's contest with Delton Kellogg, and the Saxons arc still searching for their first win in the O-K Gold. "It's not as bad as it looks when you're in a league like us," said Schils. Hastings will be on the road looking for league win number one when the Saxons take on Byron Center this Friday, then Wayland on Tuesday. Adrian stops Lakewood from winning 3rd straight The Lakewood vanity volleyball team traveled to Hanover Horton on Saturday and went 5-1-1. losing to Adrian in the semifinals of the tournament 15-13,15-10. In the semi final against Adrian, Lakewood faced a big challenge. Finding a way to stop the Maples big hitters. It was a challenge that they almost accomplished. “We had them on the ropes in game one. leading 13-11, and we had plenty of chances to close it out but couldn't do it and lost 15-13," said Viking coach Jeff Duits. “In game two one of Adrian's hitters got it really cranked up and we could not come close to blocking her. The girls made a great effort though.” Adrian won game two 15-10 ending Lakewood's day just short of their third straight tournament win. Lakewood entered tournament play as the number two seed and went three games with Harper Creek. Lakewood won the first and Harper the second. In the third game scrving made the difference as the Vikings put up four aces including two by Stephanie Hynes in a five-point rally to win game three 15-5. Hanover Horton was Lakewood's oppo- early bolting to leads of 8-3 and 10-5. But -net to fight back and win game 1 16-14. Lakewood continued to roll in the sec­ ond game against the fourth rated Comets and won easily 15-3. “We got to the school a little late and didn't have much warm-up time so we SM slow, but we got on a nice roil and it going for the next few matches," Duits. “Our aggressiveness wore them down quickly." Lakewood defeated Kalamazoo Hackett 15-3,15-8 and North Adams 15-3.15-7 to Heading into Saturday's tournament at Laingsburg, the Maple Valley varsity volley­ ball team had a record of 6-13-3. Now, a win in its next contest would even the team's record. The Lions were a perfect 6-0 and took the tournament championship at Laingsburg, after going through three games in both the finals and semifinals. In the championship match, the Lions took a 21-14 lead in the opening game against the hosts from Laingsburg, then fell in game two 19-21. before coming back to take the third game 16-14. The Lions v on four games on the day against Laingsburg. When the two teams met in pool play Valley look a 21-18, 21-9 victo­ ry. Maple Valley was the lop seed coming out of pool play, with a 3-0 record to that point. Valley opened tournament play in the quar­ terfinals against East Jackson, where the Lions scored a 21-15, 21-16 win. In the semifinals, the Lions were down early, and ieil in the first game to Perry 18-21. but came back to take the next two 21-16, and 16-14. Valley's other wins came by way of a 21-6, 21-13 score against Portland Si Patrick’s, and a 21-14,21-13 margin against Burton Bendle. Lion freshman Amy Joostbems was named lo the all-tournament team after leading the Lions at the net with nine solo blocks. 29 kills, and three digs for the day. A number of Lions played well throughout the entire tournament. Liu Hamilton took care of her passing duties with 76 assists in Katie MacDonald get overlooked because they don't have big offensive numbers. But we wouldn’t be 37-5-2 without them." Lakewood will be at Grand Rapids Northview for a tournament on Saturday. The Lakewood ladies improved to 1-0 in the six games. Senior Kyndra Root led the Lion ladies with 32 service poinu and 38 dip. Valley had a few strong serving performances with Allison Oleson and Sammy Cowell each scoring 27 service points, and Chayla Robles scoring 23. Oleson led the team with eight the CAAC 3 last Wednesday by knocking off Haslett 15-10,15-8. aces. Playing scrappy defense. Root led the team with 38 digs, while Amy Abbott and Oleson each had 35. Kortney Ewing had a good day up at the net with Joostbems. Ewing finished the tourney with six solo blocks and 34 kills. I^ast Wednesday, the Lion ladies improved to 2-0 in the SMAA with a three game win over the visiting Leslie Blackhawks. Maple Valley won the first game 15-10, then fell in game two 7-15. The Lions were able to squeak out the victory in a tight game three. 15-13. Abbott led the Lions with seven digs and five service points. Robles had a strong defensive day, with eleven digs. Root had ten digs for the Lions, and also added six service points. Cowell was Valley’s top server oo the day with ten service points, while Hamilton added nine and ten assists. Joostbems led the Lions’ front line with five solo blocks and four kills. Ewing had six kills for the Lions, and Allison Oleson added four kills and eight digs. thb pew ■ Aomori ifttpr attempt- Nodce Of MorWl Foreteaeure Bate TH* HRM « A DwTCOLLECTORATTEl Twannaranmnwy you arc at MORTGAGE Aaottotafeu- 1O0 on March 4,2004. .... .4-0 Drill Team 59 vs. Presbyterian Church 66; Yellow Team 82 vs. Blarney Stone 55; Barber 58 vs. Blair I andscaping 62. 11: toenos North 4dsgrees 19 mimMaWMt 510.1 BmryCaunty YMCAVsBeybMI V-Tec 18-0; Sappaaos 12-6; Hastings Orthopedics 11-7; Viking 8-10; Curves 4-14; jO-5 69 vs. Wireless Wonderland 55; Flexfab 49 vs. Phillip 66rthco Bell 63; Drill Team 59 vs. Barry AuttVRichies 45; Bany Auto/Richies 70 vs. Phillips 66/Taco Bell 52; Varney Construction 65 vs. Bee Gees 45; Yellow Team 77 vs. Barber 63; Varney Construction Mfg 12-1 10-14; M Datod: January 29,2004 For more Mormaion FC W 248308.1312 Ttoi A Trott. PC. Matehm hr FA1 Bart Carter Gym - 7:15 Flexfab Mfg; 7:15 You Guys Serve vs! Miss Pits vs Relativity; 8:15 Flexfab vs Smudge; 8:15 Hastings Mfg vs Relativity; 8:15 You Guys Serve vs Miss Fits. Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 RtofD12lZ7FOl Attorneys for Doutocho Bonk National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and oorwemg Agreement oazeo as or oepsomoor i, 2002jMtortgego Paso-Through Certificates, Series 20Q24W*Ci7ab Aooigrwo PX). Boa 5041 Troy, Mi 48007-6041 (246)467-1000 Pub: 1/B-2/5 Rte No. 189.2815 TMT—BAPfRTCflllFCTQft Amin MTnCfilUCTftBMT AKYWMMilltlll FffMRir ”nwr vntiMw wM-nvr THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE H ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. dated April 22,1990, and recorded on May 7.1999 Mongagoo w uonoMongago vorptsuum aw recorded on August 27, 1999 In inatrunwnt 1034579, In Barry County Records, MtaNgan. on Prescription Convenience ... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings mortgage made by Chariee Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wNe, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, datod June 28,2002 and recorded August 13,2002 in Documents 1085523. Barry County Records. Said mortgage ia now held by Doutocho Bar* Nation* That Company as Trooteo under the Poolng and Servicing Agreement datod as of September 1, 2002. Mortgage PateThrough Certfflcatoe, Series 2002-WMC1. by aaalgrvnent wtomStert to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Doede. There to darned to be duo on such mortgage too sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars (880,803.95) including Merest at the rate of 10.75% per annum. Under toe power of aato contained in toe mort­ gage and toe atobOte of toe State of Michigan. noSoo la hereby gtosn tost too mortgage wB bo torectoeod by a aato of too mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, at pubic venue at too Barry County Courthouse in Healings in Barry County. McNgan at 1D0 pro. on February 12,2004 The promtoes are located in toe Village of NashvMto, Barqr County, BAchigan, and are (teoertbodaa: Commencing at toe Soutowote comer of toe Soutoaete 1M of eeobon 26, Ibwn 3 North, Range 7 Wote, thence North 20 rods: thence East 16 Rods: toenoo Souto 20 rods; toonbe West 16 rode to toe piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date at such sate, unteas the property is determemo aoenooneo in accoromce wnn mula {8003241a, in which case toe redemption period sfwl be 30 days from too datteof the sate. pa fore­ closing ... . .. - ny andtooru to a simul1 borrower. dose pool play. In power pool Lakewood began with classic power St Louis. Using nine kills from Jesse Buche and five from Stevie Spetoskey Lakewood won 15-8,15II. Next came Coldwater who is ranked one spot above the Vikings in the polls at num­ bereight “We came into that match very focused and really did everything we wanted to do in game one winning 15-9. But in game two we let down and made to many unforced errors,' said Duits. “We went from playing very well to very bad in a matter of minutes and lost game two 15­ 8." “Abby Chase had a great day," said Duits. "She worts so bard. When we don't pass well she still makes setting look easy. Lindsey Overbeck is starting to hit the ball much better also. And of course Jesse (Buche) bad another big day for us. “Defensively Emily Goodemoot and 269-948-3136 cantor of Cobb Road tor toe Trus Place Beginning; thence West440 tote peraM Mh»e8outf>ne of Flexfab 1-17. Matches fcr Feb 2r Haatha* High Scteoi Gym - 7 JO Hastings Onh vs Sappenos; 7:30 Viking vs V-Tbc; 7:30 Curves vs Flexfab; 8:30 Hastings Orth vs V-Tbc; 8:30 .......... 4-2 .......... 2-2 .......... 1-3 BG's ........................... Phillips 66/Thco Bell Barry Auto/Ricbies . FlexFab ....................... active INUTARY DUTY. Bght Thousand Sevan Hurabad One And Shoo Debars (3128,701.66), (ndudtog Merest at YMCA of Barry Courty AdMt BaAethaB La*, A I eagar Yellow Team.....................................................6-0 Hastings Family Dentistry ......................... 4-2 Blair's Landscaping .................................... .3-3 Wireless Wonderland .................................. 2-3 Barbers ..................................... 2-5 Blarney Stone .................................................. 1-5 Lion freshman Amy Joostbems goes up to try and send a Blackhawk shot right back. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pennock HEALTH » »et** SERVICES Thousand One Huntbod FortyMne And 68/100 Dobern (3118,149.88). indedng Merest al 9.78% per annum. Under toe power of aato contained in said mort­ gage and toe atatuto in ouch coco made and provxwa, nouco ■ rwrauy gwen vwi san mortage ww be toredoead by a aato of toe mortgaged premteea, or sorrwpbrt of toem, at pubic vendue, al toe Berry County Courthouse in Haatinga at 100 PM, on February 28.2004. Said premteea are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Mtehigan, and are doeerfcod as: That part of too East 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Town 4 North, Rango 10 WML described er Commencing at toe North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 90 dogreee 00 minutes Weot 61332 toot along toe North Uno of said Sodion to too ptaco of beginning; toanoe South 00 degrees 39 minulaa 36 seconds West 283.0 teat along too East Ina of too Wad 708 toot of said East 1/2 of too Northwaol 1/4; thence South 90 degree* 00 r.dnutoa West 240.0 toot; thanco North 00 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds East 263.00 toot; toenoo North 90 degrees 00 mtoutea East 249.00 teat along too North Ina of said Section to too place of beginning, Barry County Records. Sublet to highway right of way for Green Lake Road. The redemption period shal bo 6 months horn the date of such sate, unless , determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 22. 2004 For more informatton, ptease cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S007898F01 Maki has bron ma* In It* con*m al • matnaga ma* by CaMn Arnold and Stacey Arnold, to AAA Mort** and Financial Cop., mort**e. dated Auguet Z7, 1bM and racoTOed Sagmntmrg. iggski l*ar<71. Pa* 133, Bany County Reconte. Said mortgage is now hold by Manufacturers A Traders That Company, One M A T Plaza. BuOato, NY 14203-2399, Trustee for Securitadon Series 1996-4, Agreement datod 1201-98by assignment aubmtoad to anc recorded by too Bony County Register of Death. There is ctofeaad to bo duo on such mortgage toe sum of SeventyOw Thousand Rvo Hundred SeventyFtae and 71/100 Doiaro (371,575.71) indudtog Merest at too rata of 9.7% per annum. Under toe powor.of sate contafrwd in the mort­ gage and too statutes of toe Stale at Michigan, nobce to hereby gteon tool to* mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at puttee venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bony County, kbchipn at 1:00 p.m. on Febraaqf 12. MM. The premtoee are loretort in toe Township of Thomappte , Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: That part of too Soutooaat 1/4, Section 9. Town 4 North, Rango 10 WssL described as beginning at a poM on toe Souto Ina of Section 9. which to South 89 dogreaa 46 minutes 37 seconds West 1517.67 Fwat from toe Southeast comer of Section 9; thence Souto 99 dogrose 48 minutes 37 seconds West 220.0 Fete stong said Souto Ina; thence North 1 degree 04 minutes Wool 200.0 Fete along the Waet Ina of toe Eaat -15 of too Southwest 1/4 at said Soutooaat 1/4; toenoo North 88 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds Eate 28.0 Fete; thence North 1 degree 04 minutes West 460.0 Fate; thence North 88 degraM 48 minutes 37 seconds East 192.0 Fate; toenoo Souto 1 Degree 04 minutes East 8800 Fate along too Wool Ins of too East 195 Rwt of toe Soutowate 1/4 of said Southeast 1/4 to toe ptece of beginning. Subject to Highway right of way over toe Southerly 33 Fete thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless toe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA {8003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale Theforectosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with ths borrower. Dated: Januanr8,39M ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Comply. One M A T Plaza, Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Senes 1996 4 Agreement dated 12-01-96 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 231 4019 owiwr Pub: 1/8-2^ �Page 14 - Thursday, January 29, 2004 - The Hasting* Banner LEQAL NOTICES BARRY COUNTY WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe eoio may ba Zoning Board of Apposite wB conduct a pubtic hear* Under the power of sale contained in said mort- County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on March 4. 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are dsecribed as: Beginning at a point 3X led Wed of toe Northeast oomsr al toe West 1/2 of toe Ead 1/2 of the Northwest 1M, Section 27. Town 1 North, Rango 7 Wool Township of Assyria, Barry County. Mchigsn thence Wed 3X feet; thence Souto 6X STATE OF MtCHKAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUFT COURT - FAMILY division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARMG Re No 2004-23902-NC In the matter of Marta Lidia McKeough. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Including: whose addressees) are unknown end whoee inter- PLAttmFFS ATTORNEY KATWERHE W. MACKENDE (P63869) TROTT B TROTT, P.C. 38169 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SUITE 2X BRIGHAM FARMS, Ml 49025 Irving Township. the minimum to 50-fl in toe AR zoning dtotrict MORTGAGE SALE - Datau* ha baan mada in tha conditions ot a mortgage mada by Una M Rugg. an unmarried woman, original mortgaged!), to Amertouaet Mortgage Company. Mortgagw. dated May 18.2002. and recorded on May 31.2002 in instrumart 1081485. to Bany County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage tiara I* daimad to ba due at ma data hereof tie sum o( BgMy-Sta Thousand Sevan Hundred Sody-ThrM And 481100 Doaar* (886,783 48). including Mamet al 1242% STATE OF MCMGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL ORCUTT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. (0-802-CH 229 W. STATE STM HASTINGS, Ml 49968 Tbwr. 7*49 pjn. Plooe: Community Room to too Court* and Law Bufidtog el 208 West Court Street, Hastings. MtoNgan. Site inspection of too above doocribod praportyttoo) wB be oomptatod by too Zoning Board of Interested persons desiring to present their view* naled to too address Mod botow or faxed to (269) 948-4620. 49688 during too hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (cioeod between 12 pjn. to 1 pjn.) Monday-Friday. Ptaaso catt too Planning Office to (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. 1------ I----- * A imperoa ano auoo tapes —or prweeu MaAadwU masnets b.lon oemg ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAMANTS. OWNUNKNOWN CLABIANTS OR OWNERS TO THE MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED AT 14610 JENUNB ROAD, BELLEVUE, MK36GAN 46021. THE COURT HMDS: 1. oorvtoo of procoec upon defendant ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CLABIANTS. OWNERS. HEIRS. DEVISEES OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN CLAMANTS. ET. AL cannot reasonably bo made as provided in MCR 2.1X, and servtoo of process may be made In a manner which is reasonably caicuiatod to give defendant actual notioe of the procoodtogs and an opportunity lo bo hoard. 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a b. Taddng or firmly affixing lo the door at 14510 Jenkins Road, Bofievuo, Ml 49021. d. Vto publication pursuant to MCR 2.201 (D) per 2.1X (D) Date: 1/0204 Judge James H. Fisher «wnw folowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wB be held on February 12.2004 at IXp m. at 206 W. Court St. Sto. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge RICHARD H. SHAW (20304) lor toe lofiowing pur ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Mena Udte McKeough to L>y Ana Marta McKeough. (!•») (1/29) 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 48025-5822 File 4011302F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Detautthg* bey made in too conditions of a certain mortgage made by: HomegoM, Inc.. A South Carolina Record*. §600 3241a. In which case the redemption period MUTARYOUTY. event a 3rd party buy* toe property end more to band and wife, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Service*. Inc, Mortgagee, datod November X, 2001. and recorded on December 19, 2001 In Instrument 1071678, end assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage electronic Rogtakalton System*. Inc., a Delaware Corporation TWonty-One And 78/IX Dofiare ($88,821.78). Inducing totsred d 83% par annum. Under too power of ode oontainod to odd mort- Mortgage Company now by various resolution duly known as Rto Third Mortgage Company mort- January 27. 2000 to Document Number 1040801, Barry County Record*. There to claimed to bo due Reptogl, and Jtnlc, A. Raptogta huaband and wNa. original mortgaged*). *> Modgm- Daurot*. Aagutratkh Syrtama. Ina. MottgaoM. dMad Juna 1. 2001, and racotdad on Juna 11.2001 In Inabvmart 1051272. In Bany county recorda, MkNgan. date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 51/IX Dote* ($673X31). including interest at 9.125% per annum. Six Thousand Six Hundred Elghtytew and 10/IX Dofiero ($146399.11) inducing Hared st toe rate of 3.625% per annum. County Courthouse .In Hastings. Michigan al County Courthouse to Heating* at1X PM, on February 26,2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to toe Boutowoot IM of Section 28. Town 2 North. Rango 8 Wool Bany County. MtoNgan. and are deco tied as: West 10 rod*; tosneo North 18 rod*; tosnos East 10 toredoaed by a aato of toe mortgaged promtoee. or FC X 248393.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney For Mortgage Electronic nogiitretion Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File /^12456F01 — The redemption period ahafi ba B mgNhc from-... be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on February 19. 2004. Sard premises are situated in Ctty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lot* 1.2. and 3 except the East 86 feet of Lot 1. Block 16. Daniel Striker s AddMon to the City, formerly Village of Hasting*, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plat*, on The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. In Datod: January 15.2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Rte S010527F01 Pub . 1/15-2/5 FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. _ , Attorney* For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Dataware Corporation 304X Tetograph Rd Ste 2X 96003341a. In which caoo toe redemption period dwft box day* from toe dote of too eato. Thetoro* ORLAN8 ABBOCIATBB PC^______ _ Attorneys lor Mortgage Electronic Registration few. « ns Aa v^ur^^ugoo LAwfeaanaa wy^vsms, ^^c. P.0.BKS041 Tro,. Ml «007«M1 (34Q 457-1000 Ffe Na 200.06M Assignee or Mortgagee Attorneys: FC W 248393.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C, Dotauk having been made in the conditions of a our office at the number Mod botow. ■ MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made to too County, MksNgsn on April 11,1984 coodtegte taw or In equity having bosn instituted to Undsr too powr* of sals contained in odd mortgage MBer, Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 Wool MtoNgan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 toredoaed by a sale of toe mortgaged promtoee, or Said premiees are sfiuotod to TbemoMp of Yankee Springe, Barry County, Michigan, and are 1 Commonly known The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance wfth 1948CL 6003241a. in which case MORTGAGE SALE * Maul hae boon made In Mortgagee recorded on May 3.2002 in inebumont 1079691. In Mortgage as tofiowe, to-wlt: Parcel A: That part of toe Northeast 1/4. Section 17, Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing d too North IM comer of Section 17; thence North 90W0C East 668.X tod along the North line of said Northeast 1M to Point of Beginning thence South 01*0000- East 2X.X foot; thence North O1-O0-36- Wsd 860.00 lost; thence South 90TO0(r Wsd 2X.00 fed dong tos North me of said ssetion to tos Point of Beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor Bower* MB Road. TWo And 03/IX Dofiare ($9434233). todudtog interest at 73% per annum. the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shal bo thirty Traverse C«ty. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Datod: January 9. 2004 omrm Our Re No: 04-20997 PiiL 1/22 - 2/2fi bo torectoeod by a sato at too mortgaged promtoee. County CoudhouM In Hating, M 100 PM. on Fdnwy 19. 2004. Barry County, MtoNgan, and are doocribod a*: Lol Page 11, Barry County Records Ths redemption period shal be 6 montoo from doned In accordance wfih MCLA 6003341a. In DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Attorney: recorded on Augud 6.2X1 to instrument 1064253, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation as any taxes and insurance tost said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (W* Conseco Rnonoo Servicing Corp.), dooc pay on or prior to toe dote of BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) 36150 Deqntortre Rd-Sta 810 (1/29) sold to too highest bidder, d public sale, tor too pur- upon said Mortgage, togdher wfih interest d 9:50 tdn property booted in Bany County, MtoNgan, 6003241a. to which caoo the redemption period shal be thirty (X) day from the date of such sale Dated: January 8.2004 Mainstreot Savings Bank. FSB MUTARYOUTY. a single woman, original mortgagors). to Ragrdar too Orcutt Court tor too County of Barry, there wS bo offered tor atoe and cold to toe higheet bidder, al PLATS ON PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. Commonly known ae 8X Ogimas St. Hastings. MKragan. Rte S009355F01 Barry in toe State of MtoNgan on July 12.2000, in Document No. 1046649. ct eeq., on which Mortgage there to claimed to be duo al toe date of NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on February 19.2004 al 130 p.m., on too stope of County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at LOTS 227. 228, 2a. 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTKS. UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO Systems, Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd SM 2X. On which mort- Mortgages having become operative by reason of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tool on Thursday. February 5,2004, al 130 o'clock in too afternoon. Ctedy L Aspteett, husband and wtts. to Green Tree Servicing LLC(!A/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), doted July 6, 2000, and recorded In the $206323.44. and no procoedtogs having been instituted to recover too debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sets oontainod to said on October25,1999, by JobortaL Converse, adn- Seventy Ntoe Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 46/IX Dofiare ($79390.46) a* of too dale of toto Wed by 20 rod* North and Souto. WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR TWAT PUR* Default having boon made in too conditions of County Northwest IM of Section 11, Doted: January 8.2004 MIMDNMnfHftiatoaiO Pub: 1/15 -2/12 Bany County, MtoNgan on November 1. 1991. ae Document No. 10374X (cofiecthroiy toe •Mortgager). on which Mortgagee toere is ddmod February 12,2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Johnstown, Barry County, MtoNgan, and are doocribod as: A parcel al lend to toe Northwest oor- Rto M11560F01 Our Fla No; Q4-2QMS Saving* Bank, FSB. aa Mortgagee, and which mort* MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight B Howitt Jr., and Michelle Howitt, original mort­ gagor!*). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, datod April X. 2X1, and recorded on May 9, 2X1 in instrument 1059388, in Barry County Record*. MtoNgan, on which mortgage there is ctetewd to be duo al toe date hereof toe turn of Sixty-Seven Thoueand Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine And 13/IX Dofiare ($67,959.13). including internet at 9% per annum. dorwd in acordanc, with MCLA 5004241a M which cm, th, raMmpion padod MM b, 30 dwy, tram ttw da, o< wch at, OM1: jMMty 22.2004 aooordaneo wMi 1MSCL 6003341a. In which case JobwtojL-Converse and Donate W. Converse, ae husband and wife, aa Mortgagor, to Haatinga ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMARON WE OBTAM WEJ. BE USS) FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNo octo may be datod June 7.2002. and rooorded on June 13.2002 In instrument 1062160, to Bony County Records, County Courihouos In Hastings In Barry County, Cour *' Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on Marti. 4,2004. Datod. January 29. 2X4 MUTARYOUTY. (8813X14). Inducing interest al 6378% per The redsmption ported shal bo 6 montoe from too 6X.3241S. in which case the redemption period shall bo X day* from the date of such sato. Pub: 1/15 - 2/12 ba torectoeod by a aato of toe mortgaged premises. recorded ptot toeroof, a* recorded in Mar 5 of piste, Barry County, MtoNgan. and are doocribod as: Lot 1. Block of HJ. Konfioid AddMon to toe Ctty. tor- P.O. Boa 6041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (246) 457-10X Re No. 201.1896 163% per annum. Undar the power of ode oontainod to said mortgage MORTGAGE SALE • Default he* been made In Datod: January 15,2004 ORLAN8 ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor CMRmmcW Mortg^o Comfwy f/k/a WE OBTAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR- ATTN PURCHASERS: TNs aato may bo reacted- damages. If any. shal be limited eotofy to toe return County Courthouse n Hastings to Bany County, MtoNgan d 1X pjn. on Fobruwy 19,2004. WE OBTAM WIL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DfflT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF’CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. Hundred Forty-Four Thoueand Ono Hundred TNrtyRve and 52/IX Dotes ($144.13832) inducing interest al too rate of 1034% per annum. Barry County. Michigan, and are deserted as: Lola 78 and 79 ■Repiat of Outiot“A‘of Fair Latte Pork-ae record- MORTGAGE SALE - Default Me been made in rC H 246.5931300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Homo Equity Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated February 21,2000 and recorded March 1,2000 in Document Number 1041814, Barry County Record*. There to ctobnod 1-22-04 Kevin Kefiy McKeough 4434 Trails End MkkfievBe. Ml 49333 269-795-3712 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm to a debt colector attempting to coiect a the point of beginning. The redemption period shal ba 12 months from toe date of such sals. Doted: January 29,2004 INQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAMED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE M6.TTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions at a mortgage made by Richard J. Andersen and Marcia (212) from the date of such sate. Dated: January 15.2004 For more Inlormotion, please cal: FC S 246.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation successor by merger andtor name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Rto F005396F02 1 f �The lifrUny Banner — Thursday, January 29.2004 — Page 15 SYNOPSIS HABTMQB CHARTER TOWNBMP Al Board members present; 2 guaata. Approved mlnutoo; Roooivod Treasurer’s report. Appointed Township AudBor for 2004: Wriker, Rutas, and Sheldon. /^pdntod TownoNp Attorney tor 2004: James Amended SEP Penaton Plan to comply a«h new In apeed control discusAmended budget Paid outotondng Mto. PRAMEV8LETOWN8MP Meeting was caled io order at 740 P.M. Board members present Supervisor Doster, Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols, Trustee Absent Trustee Grey Pledge of ABegiance Approved minutes Board Mooting December 10.2003 with correction held PuMc Comment cusood proposed budget Pine Lake Fire Dept Report ptoood on file. Pdtoo Dept Report ptoood on Be. Approved motion to remove Truwtoe Gray from SWBCSWA board Bonnto Crudanden, Ctorfc Truatoe Gray on SWBCSWA board POM. PHAM CONTACT OUR OFRCt AT TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ; DeMul tas boon made ir the conditions ot a mortgage made by Robert D Furgseon and Pamela J. Furgeson, husband anc wife as joint tenants, original mortgagors), k Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, datod December 18.1997, and recorded on April 17,1996 in inotrumont 1010662. In Bany County Records Mtohigsn, on which mortgage there to claimed to be Thousand Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollart (887,029.90), induing interest al 85% per annum Under toe power of sato contained In said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case mode and provid- ntanwoail recyolng Otaoamd mid tatm oatwue MUTARYOUTY. ragardtog taxes on stole land removed from tax roil purchase of property County Courthouse in Hastings al IX PM. or February 28,2004. Said promtoee are situated in Township of Irving —J t*--------- • - ------- —--- La Ml. advi UkuAni or rreepon, accoramg «o me recorueo pan uwreor I Corporation. ■ ccfpoffrton undar tw toM ol f» SHfr Ctork A Treaaurar'e Reports placed on Ro 2000, and recorded on Juno 21, 2000, In instrument No. 1046000 of too Barry County Motion approved to pay outstanding bBs in toe amount of 823,471.36 Moodng adfoumed at 850 PM Suds 201, Grand Rapids, Mormajeen Metals, dark Mark Doctor, Supervisor Deeds in inofrument No. 1045801 and upon which B4Q TO COLLECT A DOT. ANYMFORMRT1ON accordance •* MCLA 0003241a. In which cast Dated: January 22,2X4 For more information, pieces cal: FC X 248.583.1302 Trot 4 Tro* PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans. Inc. 30400 Tbtograph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Famw, MtoNgan 48Q28C^22 Rto 8009832F01 — nCMMHMLMfVOUAMMXCTIVt MUTMVOUTV. MORTOMCMLC February 19, 2004. at 1:00 pjn., the undersigned dsisd March 25,2002 and recorded May 20,2002 In Document Number 1000742. Bany County Hoooros. sato monpage ts now non oy urssorgan Corporation. by aoaignment dated Apr! 3. 2002 Berry County IMS) FOR THXT PUMKiaC. MUM COMTACT OUR OFRCt «T (M() 5M-74M V YOU AM MACTIVt MUTARYOUTY. MORTOAQC ML£ - Ooteul Imo boon nwla In MAM. A 8MGLE MAN to Mortgage Bactronto Registration Systems, Inc.. (HERS') ootoly ae Number 1098100 , Barry County Records. There Dcawo tev m Mera mo TnAMakL. luwnsrw or rTWHM, One Hundred FMy Thoueand Seven Hundred Fltoon and 38/100 DoBtoO (8150.71539) including lbwnaMp, Bany County. Mchigan; franco North torectoeod by a aato of the mortgaged promtoee, or 08-12-020-017-40 which has an addraas of 13755 MkMgan at 1X pjn. on February 28.2004. assigns, EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, datod Juno 5,2003 and record- Commencing at too Southeast corner of Section . Township, Barry County, MtoNgan, toenoo Weal 10 rods, tosnoo North 18 rods; toenoo East 10 rods to Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 Ddtod: January 2.2004 Datod: JanMeyMMM ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Adomeya tor Bank of New tak, m TnalM lor Flrto sum of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND NME HUN­ DRED NINETY ONE ANO 38/1X DOLLARS (884,99138). including interest at 6.00% per annum. a ? . Under the power of aeto contained in said mort- Cty CapAto Home Equty Loan That 1MH. under tw PooMg told Servicing Agreement dead 11/im, Aa AeelgnM P.O. Bra 5041 Tray Ml 410075041 (241)457-1000 •• -. nrtgago w8L.. CMNa.3BI.U5A -------------dfrremisoe. Fuo 1/2»-2« ’■ • County Courthouee in Hns8nga MtoNgan. at 140 oUock pjn.. on February 12,2088 BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP THE EAST 33 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 1. BLOCK 8 BUTLER ADOfTlON TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACOORDMG TO W«amM.As*aU(P4007l) 181 Ototo N.W. 18003241a. in which caoo too redemption period Grand Rapids, M 48603 (816)468-1315 TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredodng mort­ gagee can roednd too sale In foe event a 3rd parly PARCEL TAX ID* 0846542044140. in aooordanoo wth 1948CL 8003241a, in which okAton vrtto toe borrower. In tool event, your domDated: December 29,2003 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., fMERS*) solely as nominee tor Lender and Datod: January 22.2004 ORLAN8 ASSOCIATES PC FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgages P.O. Boa 5041 Troy Ml 48007-6041 (248)467-1000 Pub: 1/22 - 2/19 FORECLOSURE NOTICE TNa tom to a daN cotiactor totompting to colact Bany County Reoorde. Said mortgage is now hold by Dautocta Bank NaBonaf Trost Company, aa MORTGAGE SALE - Dotault has boon made In Richard W. Knauso and Dianna J. Knauee, huaband mortgage made by Kermeto L Burton, Married and Thousand Four Hurafrsd NfrwtyFour and 88/106 Dotiwe (8116,484.86) hdudng intoroat at too rats 12. 1987 and recorded January 8 1998 in Document No. 1008031 Barry County Records. MEtsgan. a wo mortgage was awgnea mrougn mortgagee, datod March 18 1999 and recorded March 24, 1999 in Document Number 1027005, Hrat Union Nationto Bank, as Truatoe tor American TRUSTEE by eeoignmont datod November X, 2000 and recorded on August X, 2X1 in Document Number 1065540, Barry County Records. There is dafrnod to bo duo on such mort­ gage foe sum Of Nhoty-Ttoo Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty and 74/IX Dolars (882.7X.74) including intoreet at foe rate of 8.89% per annum. Under too power ot aato contained in too mort- aeaignmont datod December 18. 2003 received are loanoo m vie lownarxp or Thousand Four Hundred Eleven DMars and Seventy-Seven Cento (871,411.77) indudtog intorUnder too power of aato contained In said mort- Soutowett 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Rango bo torectoeod by a aato of toe mortgaged promtoee, County Courthouse in Hastings. MtoNgan at torectoeed by a solo of too mortgaged premtooa, or County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, MtoNgan at 1X p.m. on February 6,8884. The premtoos are located in toe Cfy of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: West lo cantor of Lammers Road; toenoo Rood to toe pteoo of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 8 montoe from Stod promtoee are situated In VBago of MkSdtovUo. Bany County MtoNgan. and are doocribod aa: Lol X of foe MMdtoMto Downs Addtoon f2. 18003241a. in which case too redemption period Commonly known as 816 Greenwood St. North of the South Ine of too North 38 acres of toe Souto 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; North 38 acres, a distance of 331 toot; thence North paraM wfrh said East section Ine 150 toot; toenoo East 331 toot to toe East section Ine; toenoo South 150 toot to toe piece of beginning. Subject to an The redemption period shal bo 6 months from a 3rd party buys too property and there la a simul­ taneous resolution wbh too borrower. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Doutocho Bank National Trust TIM RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMmwa TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND AMY MFORMATXM WE OBTAM W«X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTOAOE FORECLOSURE SALE Detank haa occurred to tw corxStrone at a mort­ gage made by FalCoMno end ffluta Cotorw, huaband and wtoo. mortgagor, to the Stew Banket Catodonta. a Mchigan banking corporation, of 62/ E. Mato Strato. Catadonia. Ml 4(010. morgagoe. by a mortgage dated March 18. 1998, recorded to too Office ol tw Regtatar ol Doede lor Barry County, on March 19. 1999. M Document Number 1021110. BecauM ol eaid dofaut. toe mongagM two declared tw Mire unpaid amount aocurad by aaid mortgage duo and payable katwHti Aa of tw dtoa of Ma nodoe. twm la ctatowd tc ba due. kretodtog lor pdnckwl and Hmm on aaid mortgage, tw aum ot 9MM1B7. and totarato wB contnue on tw prtockwl botanoa of 190204.49 a tw rata to Mven and onequarta (725%) param No auk or pracaedrg to law two bean toaaautad to raoovw tw debt aocurad by aaid mortgage. <* any part twraol. Notce la hereby given twt by virtue of too power M aato contained In Mid margage. and tw Maule to auch com made and pravidad. and to pay aaid amount tai HwM m pravidad to add mortgage, and al toga com chagM and mperwaa. toctudtog aatonwyfr free Mtowad by taw. and al tom and kwuranoa pramiume paid by tw undattogned beloro aato. add mortgage wB bo knekwod by aato of tw mortgagM PmmtaM a puMc aato to tw hlghM blddar to tw EM door to tw Barry Cotay Coutoouee. 2» W. Court SL. IlmBga. MrNgan, on TtandMFaBnaryM, MM at1M%m. The ptwmtaM covered by aaid mortgage are etudtad In tw Tbwnabg al Thomappta, Bany Corny. MkHgan, and m deecribed M lolowe: Tha part ol twEM HM to tw NorwM Ouwtar to Seaton 29. Town 4 North. Rango 10 WM dMcrtbod aa: rOMMOfONO to tw North Onoauena FM twnce Souto mow WM M222 tad dong toe Norm Ma d odd Secton to tw PLACE OF BEGHMNG; twnce Souto OtrStW WM 2M00 tod dong to EM Me of too WM 46020 iM d add EM Hat d tw Normawa Quarter toanoe Souto KWOOr WM 24500 IM twnce Norm OtFMW EM 253.00 toot; twnce Souto tOWOO-EM 24920 tod to tw PLACE OF BEGHMNG; SUBJECT TO Nghww rtgM of aay lor Green Ldw Road and commonly tawwn m 11649 Green Labe Rood. Irtddtovda. Ml 4dm Nodoe to tatwr glren twt too tongto of too radampdon ported wB bo oto (I) montoe tan too dato of aato. untorn datamWwd abandoned In acootdenoewMMCL 9002241a to whieh cam lw redempdon period elwi be totoy (30) daya tan tw dato ot ado. Datod: January 14.2004 TW0HEY MAQQHL PIC Aionwya lor State Bank dCdedonta Devid Sdwotadwrg (P3M10) BudfWMAddrearc 212WtataraBUUtog 111 OBmw Avenue. H.W. Grand Rapide Ml 49603 (SIS) 46B41M wwwn (2-19) DrtouH hoa bean mode In tie conMone o( a mongeoe mode by Janee Grantwn and Line Grantram. huaband and ode. to Dectoton One Mongege Compeny. L.LC.. mongegoo. deled October 15.1 get and recorded October 21,1 teo In Rogtotor Number 101MM. Berry County Reoonto. Said mongego la near held by Banker New York, ee Trufree tor FM Cty CepAal Home Equty Loan Truer 10M-2. under tw Pooling and SenUng Agreement deled 11/IM by aaelgnmant datod October 20, IBM and recorded on May 24. Itn In nigltoar Nuntier 102002. Bany County Recon*. There la OMmed to ba due on ouch mortgage tie arm o< One Hundred Seven Thoueand Two Hundred Rftoen and 10/100 Ootara *111.215.10) Inctodtog ktoraol at tw rata of 10.4% per annum. Under tw power ol aato oontaOwd In tw mort­ gage and tw MaOdM of tw Saaae of Mddgan. notee ta hereby *ven twt tw mortage wM bo lorettoaed by a atao of tw mortgaoed pieiintaaa, or aome pert of twm, M pubic venue at tw Bony County Courtnrao In Headngn In Bany County. MkMgan al ICO pjn. on Mtatk 4.2004. The pramtoee are toratod In tw Ibwnahlp at Thonwgpta, Bany County, IBcNgen. and are dsecritad as: A parcel of tond In foe Norths 11M al Section 22, Tram 4 North, Range 10 WM. deootoed ae com­ mencing to tw North im pM of Mid Stolon 22; twnce Norti M dogrem S3 minutoe 46 eeconde EM TOM IM Mong *w Norti Me of Mid Moton to tw oarMMo of highway IM7; twnce Sou* 20 digraia 51 iMutoa IS eooondo EM 123B27 toto Mong atod oorMrMa; twnoo Norti M dagraM 40 mtnutoe M Meonde EM 67.10 IM to tw Nortwatototy rt*t of way Me of NgMoy »W7 tor a point of beginning; twnoo Norti M degreM 40 mlniMe Ot aaeonda EM 104.77 IM twnoo Norti 74 davoM 57 minutoe 30 aaeonda EM 104.10 IM twnoo Norti a degreM 50 ndnutM 0 eeoonus were (prewoue^r reoorauu as nonn a degrees 51 rrinutoe 15 sooontis Wset) 23881 toot; toenoo Souto 78 (togseoe >4 minutoe 18 oooonds Wool 372.14 tool (prestoutfy roooiM as Bouto 29 dogrew 61 minutoe 15 seconds Eaot) 221.28 tool along cold right of way B* to toe point of beginning. The redemption ported otal be 8 montos from too dato of such aato, untoM tie property is dotormmeo ODenuoneu m ooooraonoe wen mix-a 15003241a, to wNdi mm tw radempton period Wwi bo X deyo tan tw dMe ot tw Otoe TO AU. PURCHASES: The toaedoalrg mortgaoee can raetond tw oae to tw event a 3at party bujw the praporty and twee It a MeaMrwoue reeoktoon aMt tw borrower, to twt went your damagee. 1 any; are Ratal arMy to tw man of tw bld amount wndeted a aato. carry vounry neooras, MErxgan, on wracn mon- be forectoed by a sato oFto» (30) days from too date of ouch sato. THIS RRU IS A OfBT COII HTTOR ATTEMPTtKiTOCaiFCTAOFRT ANY 1NFOHMM1ON QBTAMED WIU. BE USED EQfi lHAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BFl OW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MJTAHY DUTY. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS TO: THE RESOEHTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHFS OF BARRY AND PRAMEV8LE, BARRY COUNTY, MCHOAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE foto a apacW aaaaarenant rol covering ati proparttoa vrffoin tita BARRY TOWNSHP UPPER CROOKS) LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DBTRCT NO. 03-1 hoataanRad in foa otitoe of foa Bvry ItamaNp Ctofk tor pub­ ic aaaralnNton ata tool a ^acH aaaaarenant rol covering al praparitoa tahin tita PRAKEVLLE TOWN8HP UPPER CROOKED LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DRTRICT NO. 082 haa teen Rad In foa otitoe of foe PrafrtovBe Tbwnehip Ctofk tor puMc eaamtotaton. Thaea aaaaaament rctia have bean prepared tor foe purpoaa ol oMaaring coali of tie prcjact tahin tita MoreaNd Riacial aaaaaament dtofricto aa ia more parttoi tarty ataam on ptona on Re tah each Ibanahto Ctofk ol toe addraaaaa eat torih al foe bottom of Ma Notice. Ttatotoiaoalaftoew8edconlrolpro|actla8iX3X(862.7l7.78af«MchlBtobefaieedbyapedal aaaeemnl in Bany Tbwnahip ata 88728234 of which la to be raiaad by epadai aaaaaament In riMwWB KRTCVRIJ. PLEASE TAKE FURTHHt NOTICE tod toe Swwrvtaor and Aeeeeatog Ctooer d amto Towrwrep hM reported to hto reapocBra Board twt too aaeoaanwra agabwt each perad d land vktoto add raaparBe Otatod taauch retatre porttand ta whole aum tarried egakwt M percaledland to add raeieetva Dtakfct m twbendl to auch pared bem to tw toad uendl dal parceled land to add nwet PLEASE TAKE FURTHB1 NOTICE twL to mordance wtai Ad No. 112 d Iw Pubtc Ada d 1962, m amended, appearance and pratod d tw hearing In toe apodal aaeaeamM praoeadtoga to required to dntar to appM tw amoure d tw apodal aeMaamanl to tw Mchigan Itot Trtawl. PLEASE TAKE FURTXR NOTICE twt an owner or party to IntarM or hta or her agent, may appw to parton M tw hearing to pratad tw epectol Momma nt. ar ahel bo panMtad v> Be d or before tw hearing Na ar her pratod by tattar and hta or her poreond app.aranr. abet nd be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE twt tw Bany Tbwnehip Board and tw PrdrtMH TowneNp BoeM wB hold a JoH maotng d tw LGI AutBorium d tw Ddton Kdtagg H*i Sohad d 327 Noto Grave Street DMon, McNgan. on February 2.2004, d 720 p m. tar tw purptwo d revtawtog tw cioremunuonuu spucrei MMMnwx roro uno nusnng any ooysoonc vww>. inu raa xj« ubhi Towndtp may be examtoad M tw dtoo el tw tomwhip Ctark d tod TbrewHp during regutar budrwm hom d regular OuetoMi daya ink tw Mw d toe hearing and may tartwr be euamkwd d tw hearing Any pereon obfadtog to an Meemnwnt rat trial Be hie or her obfrdton twreto In mttog wMi toe Tbwnehip Ctark d tw Ibwndfr; In which twt peraonb aubfad property to located batata twekwedtw hearing or wkhto auch otwrMwM the Townehlp Board d twt Tbrewhip may grent PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tod k a apodd eMOMmant to codtonad d or Mtowing tw above pubke hearinge tw owner or any pereon having an Hared In toe red property apectoly aaaoaeed may Be a wrBen appeal d tw apedd aaateamirv wth tw State Tax Trtaund d Mchigan wkNn twty (30) days d tw codtondkn d tw epedd MMMnwnt rol I tod apedd ma a aw wm prate otod d toe above ennatmeed heertng to be hdd tor tw purpoM d renew­ ing tw apedd aaaaaamanl ral. hearing any obfedlorw to tw rol. end oonaidartng oMkmdkr. d twroi. Bony and PraktovBa Tbwrwhipe aril pravkto rwruaery reaoonabta auxffiary aide and aanrioM. ouch m algrwro tor toe hearing Unpaired and audki tapM d printed mam rid being ooneklared d tw hearing, to todMdueta wtar dtoebBHo d tw hearing upon tour (4) deya ndtae ta tw PrekWvffie Tbwnehip Ctark or Barry Tbwnehip Ctark. IndMdueto wth dtaeMttaa requiring auxBary aide or eenIom triodd coded tie PralrievBo Tbwnehip Ctark or Berry Townehlp Ctark. doned in aooordanoo wito 1948CL 6003241a. in wracn case me ruoempuon penoo snax do ju oays from toe dato of ouch aato. redemption period shal bo 8 months from Normijoin Mcrioto, Cltrit PtafrtenrtBo Townehip 10115 BouBi Norite Hoad DaBon, MtoNgan 46046 mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case foe redemption period forectosing mortgagee can rescind too sale in toe (20QC2BMM simuttaneous resolution with the borrower. P.O.Bo«SO41 Troy, Mt 4e007-50«1 (2M) 457-1000 Rto No. 1MJ100 Attorneys: ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor BANK ONE. NATIONAL ASSOCIA­ TION. AS TRUSTEE. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: 1/1 - 1/29 Flo No. 207.1516 Pub: 1/15-2/12 Ou, AM No: 03-18111 Pub: 171 - I ♦ Debra Deurey-Perry, Cterfc Bany Townehlp P.O. Box 70S, IM E. Orahort Btoaet Ddton, MtoNgan 46046 (ZM) 523-5171 oaurerr I �Page 16 - Thuraday, January 29. 2004 - The HaaBnga Banner Pilot still recovering from injuries in crash near Pine Lake No. 2 A 56-year-old Allegan man is still being treated in Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after he crashed a 1950s vintage plane into Pine Lake No. 2 Saturday after­ noon. Jan. 24. Frank Blink was practicing a "touch and go" maneuver when the small two-seat Acronca fixed wing plane struck a power line and nose dived into the lake ice off Sunset Point, said Larry Gentry. Chief of Police of the Prairieville Township Police Department The pilot was taken by Delton EMS to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Gentry raid. His 7-year-old pasarngrr. Wyatt Sowle of Allegan County, was not injured. The plane took down Consumers Energy's primary distribution lines that serves 11 cus­ tomers oo an island and broke a 45-foot util­ ity pole that holds the wires, said Tim Pietryga, a spokesman for the energy provider. Power was restored in 44 minutes, he raid. The Federal Aviation Administration is still investigating the accident. HOSPITAL BED, dual con­ trol electric, like new, (517)852-9402 or 269838­ 9253. factored home. 28x56, deliv­ er (269)838-9253. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowm, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE- FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $75^ Cal! (269)948-4190. JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs Turf tires, $5,000 obo. Must sell call (269)948­ 4190. COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING for rent in HastM-37 frontage. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. roofing, carpentry, plumb­ ing, windows, insulation A more. No job too small in­ sured. Free estimates, 20yrs. 24 hour service. FREE 31' TELEVISION de­ livered with your new home from Four Seasons Factory Outlet. See Deb or Nancy to­ day! 1-877-738-1090. the opportunity to work within a growing mental MOBILE HOME TRADE in health agency to serve the sale, get an extra 10% of the cash value of your present home, when you trade in, 1­ Hie position 877-738-1090. |" as well as the ability to function in a FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ team atmosphere. Applicant RY Outlet lot model clear­ must possess a bachelors deance sale, homes from $37,600, caU todav 1877-738­ 1090. outreach. referral, counael- mattress set. Still (616)281-5575 am in (flnullity settings. liaiand maintenance of mranta. BED: full size pillowtop mattress/box set with war­ ranty. New in plastic, $119. (269)689-9760 BEDROOM SET: a new 7 (616)318-6998 can deliver. BRAND NEW queen munity Mental Health Au­ thority, 915 'Vest Green St, Hastings, Mulligan. 49058. DATA ENTRY: a full time position ’ eurwnBy 'exists within a growing mental health agency for a motivat­ ed and ambitious individual Teen giri killed in snowmobile crash with tr A 17-year-old Wayland girl waa killed in a hit and run crash between her snowmobile and a pickup track in Thomapple Township Tuesday night. Jan. 27. Jamie Rctirink. who attended Wayland High School, was dragged for more than a half mile by foe pickup track with a snow­ plow, driven by a 24-year-old Wayland man. whose name has been withheld. The track waa westbound oo Baas Road near Pamrson Road at about 9:20 p.m. when it Brack foe snowmobile, which was north­ bound on a designated trail, attempting to cross the road. Michigan Stale Mice from the Hastings Pori said. The snowmobile trail intersects with Bass Rood. ____ The man driving the tnt* ■HgnStogne POLTCEBEAT Teen injured In snowmobile crash BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Hickory Corners boy remains in the hospital after his snowmobile cradled into a tree south at Delton Saturday evening. Jan. 24. Nathan Rackley underwent surgery to his right leg. receiving pins and rods, raid Janelie Iles, the grandmother of the teen. He also suffered a broken beck and is in a back brace, she said. He is up and using a walker today in his room. He was transported by AirCare to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Woman runs stop sign, hits patrol car HASTINGS — A Hastings police petrol car received extensive damage after it struck a vehicle that ran a nop sign at the intenecoon of Coon and Washington tenets Monday morning. Jan. 26. Sgt Jim Lee was eastbound on Court Street when a 30-year-old Hasting, woman, who was northbound on Washington Street, failed to nop at the riga and drove into the path of A Barry County Sheriff1, deputy waa dispatched to the rite at the crash. Thief hits 2 local auto parts stores HASTINGS - Hastings police believe two larcenies that occurred within minutes at each other were committed by die same man. Officer Rick Argo investigated a complaint at Car Queat, 126 N. Broadway, where ■ Department. . The suspect waa driving a late 80s or early 9(te. red S-10 pickup track with a cap, Laady Automotive. 304 N. Broadway, picked up a black plastic tool case roatriniag a 103-faace socket rat and walked out of the More, the deputy chief raid. The suspect waa late seen on West MID Street, he aaid. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact officer Rick Argo at 945­ 5744. mOTonsT nun in crasn at imersecuon HASTINGS-An 1 8-yew-old Hastings newu injured ma traffic accident Friday after- rertod left foe attached to foe scene with foe victim vehicle's snowplow. The driver turned scene and cooperated into troepmon with th? invexti- whether any chnjgea will filed - The investigation will and approximate time of Trooper, will llte. Drank riH die 1100 block of E. Center Road. and didn't realize to '86 CAMARO: needs motor Gas Station on Thursday, put in, bus motor A tian, January 22nd, 2004. Please ready to go, $600 or trade for caU (269)9488608. 4X4 vehicle (269)948-2094 ask for Todd. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ Non contested divorce with SAT: 88K, very dean, power or without children. CaU sunroof, full power, auto (616)345-H73. shift new tires, asking $9,000. CaU (269)208-9223. DR. DRYWALL: high quali­ ty, reasonable rates, 20yrs. (269)758-4184 FOR SNOW REMOVAL on roofs, call (269)948-4032. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. CaU (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, ga­ rage, nice yard, $300 down, $560 per montin. CaU Suzi, (269)945-6280. .ftbaaed foa Both vehicle, ate being Can deliver, $129. 9760 ESTATE SALE: January 30th A 31st, 9am-7pm. lOCTs NEW IN PLASTIC king of items priced to sell. Furni­ size pillowtop mattress/box ture, lawn furniture, TV, VCR, cameras, shoes, purses deliver Christmas decorations, name brand clotlung 4-16, mink vest Lowry organ, 500 vid­ IN LOVING MEMORY eos, grill A lots of misc. of Beverly J. Birman House on lake also for sale. January 30th, 2003 87 Woods Trail Mud Lake, In my Father's house, there Delton. Follow signs. are many mansions... I hope that yours is next to mine. We love A miss you so very much. Your family, 19B4 T-BIRD W/REBUILT Randy, Judy, Danielle, Katie, 1972 289 30 over rebuilt C-4 Lade A Chrisae. trans w/street shift kit Also 1972 new tires only 177 miles on motor A trans, LOST: Black toolbox, dfop$1300 obo (269)664-4014 1 Bryan Riven, 45, toM Hastings pot size was obtained and will besubmitted to the crime lab for any presence of foreign sub­ The ability to problem solve and attention to detail are important attributes. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 W. Green rive injuries, Leedy raid. stances. An autopsy being conducted by Barry County Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Chapman is expected to determine the cause of death. The matter remains under investigation by the sale police. He admitted to drinking several befn after work, the deputy chief said. . Rivett waa placed under arrest and tramp orted to foe Barry County JaiL He is bring charges of operating a vehicle while intoriratod, causing acriona iajary and foioniora foiving. He roistered a.23 blood alcohol content leveL aimoat three tiaaea the legal limit of JM. Leedy said. DRIVER. additional CDL-A driven needed. Looking for .... ... —> House bums while family at church cense. Good won ronment. (616)248-/ 25. ' No oae waa tome at the time ot the fire. The wm. Galen rad Diane Akins, along with JOURNEYMAN TOOL A DIE MAKER: MANPOWER their raven children, were at a Ttornappie Valley Ctorch service. Damage was estimated al $82300 for the structure and between SJOjOOO and $40,000 for the contents. Tool A Die Maker. Qualified applicant must have a Jour- The owner of the tonae is Dm Carrie. Hateings Fire Chief. Roger Cans, said insulaoon on the floor pulled down from Ute ceilduties will indude but are not limited to coordinating build, insuring miaiity digging. The fire started in the eoufoeate corner of foe living roan, be said. of workmanship, team A train tool room personnel assist die designers as required in designing the most efficient type of dies. Pay will be likely start on 2nd shift Con­ tact MANPOWER for more information. ....(269)948-3000. PRESS OPERATOR: MAPOWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for an experienced press op­ erator. Tool A Die back­ ground is also a plus. WiU train on 1st shift then move to 2nd shift. Pay rate will start at $9. Contact MAN­ POWER for more informa­ tion.___ (269)948-3000. EOE OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, UNVEIL THE GODDESS January 31st 2-4pm. Thor­ in you with belly dance les­ napple Kellogg schools, new sons! CaU Jasmine, (269)948­ home for sale nn 4 acres, 3656. 2500sq. ft ranch, 2-1/2 stall garage, 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, with laundry on main SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE: f’-oor. Central air, oak trim 1989 Arctic Cat 650 Wildcat and cabinetry throughout 25 liquid cooled, twin cylinder, minutes from Grand Rapids. piped, clutched, studded, Price $217,000. 377 Snowy pistons are milled, heads are River Dr., Freeport. (616)765­ ported A polished, $700. Call 3133 or (616)813-1132 (269)792-9720. had to tear down wall, to get to it' blanket, for the family, Caria raid. Looking for a -printer? Box truck driver not hurt In rollover HOPE TOWNSHIP - A box track overturned on M-43 Highway near Ashby Road lari Thuraday morning, Jan. 22. Michael Howes. 21. of Pottage was nertbbound on M-43 when he lo« control of the track in a curve. raid the Michigan State Police M the Hastings Pori. Howes wa, found to be at fault for speed, too fate, police said. He was not injured. Intlng npany No other vehicle was involved in the crash, they raid. The truck was owned by H A H Induterial of Battle Creek. Kalamazoo meth lab suspects nabbed ALLEGAN COUNTY - Trio Kalamazoo men. 37 and 22. were amatol Monday Full Service From Start to Finish! from their vehicle. Sheriff’s DepamueuL said they attempted to atop the vehicle north of foe Village of Matin for suspected meth lab activities. The men refused to stop and a chase followed. The suspect's vehicle collided with a car traveling in the opposite direction and then crashed into a latge tree, police said. From Otsego. 17-year-old Jake Harris and Autumn Newberry, occupant, of foe caratrock by foe fleeing men. were treated for minor injuries and released, police said. After foe crash, foe driver of the suspected vehicle fled on foot md was amaed after a chase and scuffle, they raid. The second man waa arrested without incident Both men were transported lo foe hospital for treatment Their injuriea are unknown. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2004 - Page 17 Pleasantview spelling bee winners named Jana W. Katnlar VERMONTVILLE - Mr. James W. Fifth grade students at the Pleasantview Elementary came to school prepared for this year's 'Spelling Bee' Monday, Jan. 19. Taking first place was (left) Sydney Blough with teacher Trisha Kietzman and runner-up Shauna Hoffman. Both girls will represent Pleasantview in the Regional SpeMng Keasler, age 52, of Vermontville, west lo be with bis Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 25,2004, at his home. Mr. Keasler was bon June 23, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the aou of William and Jo (Vinson) Keasler. He was raised in the Shreveport area and NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent. Marpreae Harman (dato at birth May 20. 1915). Grantor ot tw Margraea Hannan living Trust datod Saptonibar 16, IMS, who (red ■ 2BSS E. Outotoy High School After graduating high school, he contin­ ued his education al LeToumeau College in On Aug. 25. 1979, in L HERMAN, 3291 S. Chariton Put Rd. Haadngs, Ml esose, or to tw aSonwy lor th, Truatoe, KATH­ LEEN F. COOK. at 121 South Cochran Are. Little Rock. Arkansan, he married Lynn Bytwerk. puMcsBon cf Ma node*. January 22,2004 married lives in the Shreveport area. They moved lo the Charlotte area in 1987. In 1995, Jim founded J&J Appliance in LawOteoaof: Katetoan F. Cook (P31842) 121 8. Cochran Ass. Chartotta, Ml 48813 (517)543-7843 He enjoyed playing basketball with friends, hunting deer with his family and collecting stamps. For the past 15 years, he met annually with his hunting companiom to travel all over the country hunting while­ tail and Mule deer. He is survived by his wife of 24 years. Bill and Jo Keasler, brothers. Bob and Dan; and a sisler, Joanne. He leaves behind a large extended family which he loved dearly. Funeral aenrices were held Wednesday, Jan. 28. 2004 at the Grace Community Church in Nashville. Pastors Don Roscoe and Douglas Bytwerk officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to ? The Law Office of James J. Goulooze BIG JOHN'S LOW MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MUTARYOUTY. 259 S. East Street Freeport, MI 49325 retarded on January 15. 2003 m inatument Ph. 269-945-2255 Fax: 616-765-3712 Arrangements by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. •Criminal * Bankruptcy • Dnrnk Driving • Family Im Hundred Ssventy-Ssven Thousand tens Hundred FteyTteo And 84/100 Dote» (8177,98234), teckttteg tetersst ■ 825% par annum. wfrjsd. nodes is hereby ghren tai tuM rntryo* "* from a tragic auto accident early Friday morning, Jan. 23,2004 at the age of 36. or some part of fwm. al pubic vanduo, al Barry County Courthouse In HesMgs ■ 1:00 PM. on Bob was a very successful investment counselor with Robert W. Baird Investment Firm and most recently was elevsled to the Piece the trees you have always wanted, now free office manager of the Cwwte branch. Bob was truly a unique individual that will live oo in the hearts of all that had the good fortune to know him. Bob lived life to its ; mi Lessee snow removal damage aad one for rounded him. Bob had his life m order, his loving wife. Mteoy satisfied custocuefs include: THE NATIONAL GUARD, AIRPORT TERMINALS, in Act SO of tw PuMc Acte of 1978 as amended. ■no ruosmpaon psnoo was oo o monsa ironi FORT KNOX and the ARMED SERVICES, as weU as outsttuding father. A truly remarkable. uniorgeuaDte penon, doo Apptegwe uvea by high principles of integrity and he was truly a stand-up guy. Bob's family, col­ leagues, clients, golfing boddies from SubdMteon Ran Nurrtwr 11. together a«h an undk livestock hitdung. security barriers at the WHITE HOUSE!!! 3275 N. M-37 Htehway foe national secuutt. Crystal Springs C.C., and many others, will tuns him dearly. for terrorist attack*. CALL BIG JOHN 945-3481 adoring daughter, Allie, Bob is survived by his Mier, Robert (Christine) Applegate; his 'mother, Kathy (Doug) lachnrt; brother, Chad (Kelly) Applegate; sister, Ashley ■stere, Kristi (Brett) Sdnmk, Mandy (Cliff) Hense; falber-in-law, Tom (Peg) Snyder, mother-in-law, Angie Snyder, sisters-in-law, Karen. Snz (Abrahm) and Stacy; aa wen aa At Bob's request his remains have been cremated. A service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 27. 2004 at Gun Lake Community Church, wayiana. nstor i ooa vanu otnciasea. tioo fond for Allie Applegate. HASTINGS-Mt James A. Tbbo. age 72, of Hastings, passed away Friday, Jan. 23. 2004 at Tendereare in Hastings. Mr. Tcbo was bom Jan. 26. 1931 in Plymouth, the son of James and Zerepha Winkler He was raised in the Plymouth area and attended area schools there. On July 15, 1977, in Woodland, he mar- lives together in Florida, but relocated to the Chariton Park area seven years ago to be closer to family. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Bennie; five daughters. Jean. Janet. Julie, Sheila and Debbie; two stepsons, Michael and Christopher, stepdaughter, Kimberly; Marilyn and Beverly; 14 grandchildren; and He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cheryl; and a grandson, Charles. Cremation has taken place and the family is planning a private memorial service in bis honor. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. ) 8003241a, in wMch cane tw USE THE LANDSCAPINGIDEAS THE PtESDENT USB DMad: January 29.2004 For more tetomwfcn, pte TratATMERC. 30400 THayar* Rd Sto 200 Btopren raillie, Mchigan 46 Rto *01171M01 �Page 18 - Thursday, January 29. 2001 - The Hastings Banner Without local volunteers, Middleville AYSO will end by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization will be closing down after the spring 2004 season unless enough volunteers can be found to continue operations. “Everyone is too busy to help us out." AYSO Regional Commissioner Tracie Sparks says. The Middleville AYSO soccer league has prided itself in providing area young people a fun. fair and safe soccer program. The success has been so great that in the last two years, the league has experienced a 40 percent growth rate and is now serving 7I4 players. This year the league offered 8I6 games to 68 local teams and many more visiting teams from surround­ ing regions. “The only thing I can say is that it is not looking good for Middleville AYSO m contin­ ue the program unless we fill the remaining postilions now." says Sparks. She had hoped that her phone would be ringing off the hook once parents and other area residents learned of the need, but site said by Jan. 27 she had only received five telephone calls. 04 Pontiac Grand Am SEI V-6. auto, spader pkg & more, value package discount WAS S20.650 $18,367 -$3,500 -$1,000 -$250 -$750 Now GMS Rebate Bonus Cash GMS Bonus GMS Bonus *12,861* The local AYSO’s growth rate, however, is part of the reason for its demise. The American Youth Soccer Organization is. by charter, an all-volunteer organization. The number of vol­ unteers needed to offer the program has not kept up witfi the rise in participation. Sparks says. “This, coupled with the depar­ ture of volunteers as their children grow out of the program, has resulted in a critical shortage of key positions necessary to continue the pro­ gram. "Unless replacements can be found to take over the following key positions, the league simply cannot be maintained. The board has voted to end the program if these positions can­ not be filled by volunteers." Since Sparks and the local board have been actively recruiting new volunteers, only three positions have been filled. Sparks says volun­ teers have agreed to fill the assistant registrar, safety director and website administrator posi­ tions. The remaining open positions include regional commissioner, assistant coach, admin­ istrator assistant, coach administrator coordina- tor, two referee coordinators, treasurer. CVPA (volunteer advocate.) secretary and team parent coordinator. Sparks says, “Many of these positions require only a few hours per week during the season." Every position has training and support opportunities. In some cases, training will be provided by the departing volunteer, in all cases training is provided by the American Youth Soccer Organization at no cost to the volunteer. “Please don’t let this great program fade away. Don’t expect the other person to volun­ teer. It must be up to you to volunteer now,” Sparks says. She continues, "If your children are benefiting from the fun, exercise, team­ work, and skill development that AYSO pro­ vides. please help keep this fine program going." All the openings must be filled by Friday. Feb. 6. so call Sparks (Middleville regional commissioner) at 269-795-7092 to ask how to help keep Middleville AYSO from closing down. 04 GMC Sierra 4x4 04 GMC Canyon Z-71 SLE reg cab. locking differential, cruise, plow pkg. trailer pkg WAS S25.187 Job descriptions for the open positions are listed below. Anyone with questions about these positions can call Sparks at the number listed above. • Regional commissioner assistant: Assist and train in the footsteps of the regional com­ missioner who is ultimately responsible for the running of the AYSO region in all aspects, with help of the board. AYSO will offer educational opportunities to help with the transition into this position. Soccer knowledge is not needed. • Coach administmtor assistant: Help the regional coach administrator with: Recruiting enough coaches to support the size of the region; forming balanced teams; coordinating a pre-season coaches meeting; contribute articles on coaching to the regional newsletter; assist in handling any coaching related problems and participate in player ratings. • Coach administrator coordinator: Assist the regional coach administrator in organizing and informing coaches and assistant coaches. 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Soles Mgr Bame Signs. Sales Family Tradition WWNRMK Iton&WWirflS Tie. Thu & Fri unM 6 StfurdOf n* noon Ryan Madden, Sales Amy Piper. Sales Chns Silverman, Finance Mgr ICTYKtHOUM; Mon4YWd8-7 Tus. TTmjARIB-5 • Referee coordinators: Work with the Regional Referee Administrator to produce the master schedule before the beginning of the season: Maintain a schedule of all referees for season games by age group; follow up and resolve schedule conflicts. Again, soccer knowledge is not needed. • The treasurer has the responsibility of all funds and securities, evidence of indebtedness and other valuable documents, and shall deposit funds and securities in the name and to the credit of the region in a bank or depository. Must be able to comply with the national accounting program. This position is consid­ ered a core board member, which means regu­ larly attending board meetings as required but specific knowledge about soccer is not essen­ tial. • CVPA (volunteer advocate): To oversee the child and volunteer protection program in the region in accordance with the AYSO Safe Haven Program. Work with the registrar to see that all volunteers complete, date, and sign the AYSO volunteer application form and its authorization to perform applicant screenings. Check references for all new coaches, referees, board members, team parents and others who have direct supervision with players. This posi­ tion is considered a core board member, which means regularly attending board meetings as required. Soccer knowledge is not needed. • Secretary: Help with regional matters such as organize and schedule regional meetings, attend region meetings, and record minutes of the region meetings for distribution to the regional board members. Soccer knowledge is not needed. • Team parent coordinator To serve as a liai­ son between the regional commissioner, regional coach administrator, other regional board members, and individual team parents. Will need to prepare two team parent mailings per year at the start of each season to inform the team parent of their duties. Soccer knowl­ edge is not needed. The local AYSO needs to fill these positions before Friday. Feb. 6. for the program to con­ tinue. ADMINISTRATOR, continued from page 3-----------------Patricia Birkholz and Gov. Jennifer Granhohn in a special tribute on ber retirement Newell said Williams contributed to the growth and reputation the court has developed. "She was one of the original members of the Barry County Judicial Council and participat­ ed in numerous planning sessions associated with court reform efforts within the county," Newell said. "Mary Williams' personal seme of dedication, integrity and thoroughness have proven invaluable. Her superiors and col­ leagues alike have come to depend upon this consistency in meeting each task with a posi­ tive attitude." Williams, 55. began her employment with the county in 1986 as secretary to Bany County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster. In 1991, she was promoted to Barry County Circuit Court administrator, which encom­ passed many duties such as personnel, budg­ ets, grants, policies and procedures, cuseflow management, security of the court room, court bouse. Friend of the Court and the Courts and Law Building. "Your work on the security committee, on personnel issues, contract negotiations, com­ puter support, jury consolidation, the newslet­ ter and so many other areas has been a key to the success we all enjoy now," Holman said. "Never underestimate the value of your efforts to the courts and the county. I don’t" The security policies involve crisis situa­ tions like a gunman, hostages, fire, bomb threats, severe weather and jury supervision. For example, if family members are angry with a verdict policy allows for jurors to be escorted to their vehicles by deputies, Williams said. “It was an honor for me when a stale con­ ference of district and circuit court administra­ tors, used my policies as samples and hand­ outs," Williams said. When Judge Fisher was appointed to circuit court judge in 1995. Williams was already acquainted with him from Hastings High School. Fisher played basketball with her hus­ band, David, on the Hastings High School team. And they would often practice the game at each other’s house. "They were Saxons." Williams said. “1 also was over his (Fisher's) house when we were in high school." Williams met her husband when her family moved from the country to Hanover Street near Northeastern School. David lived across the street from her. He is employed at Viatec. They have has two sons, Nicholas, 30, mar­ ried to Mamie in Mt. Pleasant with a 5-yearold daughter. Jayden; and her younger son Travis. 28. married to Stephanie with a 2-yearold son, Joshua. Nicholas was drafted into the Seattle Mariners after high school but declined to attend Central Michigan University. He is now bead of marketing for the athletic department at CMU. Travis attended Hope College in Holland, where he now resides. Travis is the director of the Outdoor Discovery Center, a biological, environmental education program. Previously. Williams was a legal secretary for Probate Court, Family Division Judge Richard Shaw when he was in private practice with the law firm Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Longstreet. She again will return to full-time legal sec­ retarial work for attorneys Amy Kuzava and Michael McPhiilips on Apple Street � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-02-05.pdf a02e323f26a693585b6e142ea21f56f2 PDF Text Text MSTUKSmUCLMUM I2ISCNUKNU Dems preparing for Caucus Saturday Public employees must share pain Maple Valley’s league may change See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Column on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ^xo1UNGS Thursday. February 5, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 6 bled Michigan budget Anyone who wants to sign the petition is invited to Mop in at IS township halls, the Maple Leaf Grange for Maple Grove To unship or the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, regsedtesa of whether they are voting in the caucus. The sites will be open from 10 tm. to 4 pja. Reb. 7. Sue Drummond reception planned An opening reception sod “Chocolate Fest” win be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pun. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Tbornappfe Arts Council. 117 W. Stale St, Hastings A $10 donation will benefit the Arts Council and the Sue Drummond rnoowmem runo. The Thornapple Arts Council gallery will feature a Sue Drummond retrospec­ tive. which win run from Feb. 12 through March 11. The exhibit will showcase the laae Mrs. Drummond's work, from paint­ ings to textiles. An Arts Council spokesperson said. “Sue recognised the need far an arts council to serve residents of Barry County, and in 1985 her vision became a reality." CaU (269) 945-2002 for more infer- mation. Two blood drives are Fob. 10,12 See FATAL, pg. 16 by David T. Ymmg Big truck, little girl Samee Joe Teachworth was impressed with the big red fire truck last Sunday while attending the Woodland Fire Department's annual pancake breakfast. The depart­ ment served 450 people and made $1,600. The money will be used to purchase More NEWS BRIEFS pg. 2 until now. S«« APPLICANT, pg. 16 extraction equipment. Local schools get passing grades in report cards J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings and Delton districts averaged a composite score of C and all buildings earned Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the Michigan Department of Education's firstever “Education YES!” report cards for schools . In the Hastings Area School System com­ posite grades for each building were: High School a grade of C, Middle School C. Central Elementary C. Northeastern Elementary C, Pleasantview Elementary no grade. Southeastern Elementary C and Star Elementary no grade. For the Delton School system the high school, middle school and elementary schools all earned a composite grade of C. Ninety-five percent of Michigan schools received a “passing grade” on their report cards. Schools could receive cither an A. B. C, D- Alert. unaccredited or no grade. In the categories. Michigan schools broken down as: • 259 “A" schools • 976 “B" schools • 991 "C" schools • 94 “D-Alert” schools Because of low blood supply, caused by a recent snowstorm across Michigan. Red Cross officials say donations are needed critically in local blood drives. The next drives in this area will be held from noon to 5:45 pun. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the First Baptist Church, Middleville, and from 1 to 6:45 pjn. Thursday, Feb. 12. at the Castleton Tbwmhip Hall in Nashville. The wimer storm Jan. 27 halted four scheduled Mood drives, slicing 200 <trewrire>«. or about 30 percent, off the daily goal of 750 units. Meanwhile, patients in 70 hospitals across the state still aeed about 2,000 units of blood products every day. and depend on the volunteer Mood donations made through the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross. 'We've been in tough situations before,' says Red Cross CEO Fred Stems. 'But the situation in the last month has been even tougher. With just a little over a 24-hour supply of Mood on the shelves, today's storms could plunge us into further crisis.' The Red Cross has been on emergency appeal for blood donations since Jan. 8. Blood donors mur* be at least 17 yean old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be io good general health. Editor One more name can be added to the roster of volunteers who feel they have been treated unfairly in the Barry County Board of Commissioners' appointment process. Thomas Funke of Rutland Township was appointed to the Solid aste Oversight Committee in November 2002, but was removed the following July and claims he was made to look like a sort of “slacker.” Funke maintains he informed the board through Administrator Michael Brown that he was unable to serve on the Solid Waste Committee because a conflict with the times of the meetings. Yet in July 2003 be was dis­ missed from the panel because he had not shown up for any of the meetings. Funke was removed from from the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee at a County Board meeting last summer at the behest of Committeee Chairman Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, who said Funke had not mended one meeting since his appointment the previ­ ous November and had not responded to phone calls or nor correspondence by mail. Funke said he received a communication from Brown after his appointment, thanking him for his interest. He said after he read in the Hastings Banner of his dismissal for fail­ ure to show up, “That just left a bad taste in my mouth." but did not speak up about it ‘Of Moss and Men' starts Feb. 13 What's going on among the renovations of the former Pistachio Inn? Is everyone on the up and up? Here, new Inn owners Mickey and Minnie Moss (played by Doug Brinks and Patti Higley) get some construction help from inn guest (Randy Eggers) in the upcoming production of "Of Moss and Men." For more information about the avail­ ability of tickets for the play call the Middievilla Inn at 269-795-3640. Performances are Feb. 13. 14. 20. 21. 27 and 28. Doors open at 6 p.m,. the play begins at 7. • 9 “Unaccredited" schools • 1,143 “No Grade” schools The report cards were graded by various categories including: student achievement sta­ tus, student achievement change, and indica­ tors of school performance, all which con­ tributed to the preliminary grade. The composite grade is the overall grade for the school, arrived at by combining all factors. When data is available, it combines results over two or three years. • Student achievement measures student test attendance, participation and performance and whether it has improved. • Indicators of school performance combine several factors, such as school facilities, atten­ dance. and graduation rate. These indicators include parent involvement, curriculum and professional development opportunities for I 1 I ■8 Composite Grade >at under 40 percent a few years ago. the petitioners. who regard themselves as bipartisan. ask they follow the lead of Gov. Jennifer Granbqlm by taking a 10 percent cut in pay to help balance a trou­ The driver of a pickup truck that struck a snowmobile and killed a 17-year-old Jamie Reurink of Wayland last week has been charged with two felony violations. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Cory Jo Schut. 24. of Wayland, will face two charges in connection with the fatal crash, which occurred Jan. 27 on Bass Road in Thornapple Township. McNeil] said he has authorized a ielony complaint against Schut for driving while license suspended or revoked causing death and for failure to stop at the scene of an acci­ dent resulting in death. Both charges cany a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Schut, who was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Barry County District Court, had his license revoked because of repeat alcohol and drug convictions. The investigation by Michigan State Police from the Hastings post showed the driver was operating a pickun truck with a family snowplowing company logo at the time of the collision. The truck was registered and insured by individuals other than the driver. “How and why the driver of the pickup was operating the vehicle with a revoked license is being investigated,” McNeil said. Knowlingiy allowing a suspended person to operate a motor vehicle is a 93-day misde­ meanor. Knowlingiy allowing a suspended person to operate a motor vehicle that causes the death of another is felony with a maxi­ mum penalty of five years. According to police who investigated the Jan. 27 traffic fatality. Jamie Reurink. who attended Wayland High School, was dragged for more than a half mile by the pickup truck with a snowplow. It was reported Reurink Another volunteer applicant unhappy Preliminary Grade Petitions win be available al all 17 Democratic presidential caucus sites in Berry Coml, Saturday, asking that State Senator Patricia Biikbolz and Stale Rep. Gary Newell accept reductions in their annual eelwipe Both lawmakers reportedly earn about $88,000 a year, the third highest state legislative compensation in the nation. Because both accepted pay a pay raise of Wayland man faces charges in fatal crash (AYP) Petitions seek cut In lawmakers’ pay PRICE 50C Student Achievement Change NEWS BRIEFS ANNER Central Elementary B B D C Yea C Northeastern Elementary B D D C Yes c fcGrate Yes teachers. • AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) status is a measure used to hold schools and districts responsible for student achievement in English language arts and mathematics based on MEAP test results. This is a requirement of the “No Child Left Behind” Act. Of the total 3.472 schools, there were 2,158 Pleasantview Elementary that made AYP. There are many schools that will not receive a letter grade under Education YES’ because there is not sufficient data for the cal­ culations. Schools might not have been Middle School B C C C Yes C High School C D D C Yes c assigned an Education YES grade becau.se the Department does not have comparable michi­ gan Educational Assessment (MEAP) data for enough years in the database. The composite grade is only assigned when the state was able to put together enough years of comparable MEAP data with 30 or more students each year. Parents should note that the grade for achievement change requires that five years of scores (each with 30 or more students tested) are available in reading/English language arts and mathematics (and science and social stud­ ies at the middle and high school). For Michigan report cards. 67 percent of the grades were based on the 2003 MEAP. In Hastings. Pleasantview Elementary did receive AYP. but did not get a composite grade because of the school's small size. Star Elementary also received AYP. but did­ n't receive a composite grade due to newness Southeastern Elementary c D D D Yes c fcGadi Yes A Star Elementary fcsa fctadi Hastings Area Schools Education YES! report card. of the school and lack of statistical require­ ments. Star did eam a grade of A for the Student Achievement Status. Hastings Schools Director of Education Services Mary Vliek and Hastings Superintendent Christopher Cooley both said they were pleased with all buildings earning AYP and earning high student achievement status, with some earning As, Bs and some Cs. Vliek said the school will continue working on area of the curriculum. With the district working hard, she said they expect scores to go up over time. Part of this process involves analyzing See REPORT CARD, pg. 18 �T*135i.’3!!' U‘ ..'it Page 2 - Thursday, February 5. 2104 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Farm truck safety meeting planned An update on farm track safety and rules Win be presented at a meeting from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. at the Johnstown Township Fire Bam. The program, sponsored by the Fann Bureau Membership Committee, is open io all who are interested in farm track safety. Presenting the latest track safety infor­ mation and rales win be Michigan State Police Officer John Holder from the MSP Motor Canter Division. Battle Creek Post; and a spokespenon from the Barry County Road Commission. Those who attend will have a chance to win a $50 fuel prize and other door prises from nine area businesses. There is.no charge for the tench and pro­ gram. but those who plan to attend should make reservations by calling the Farm Bureau office at 269-945-3443. Those who can before Feb. 24 win eam a doable door prize chance. Johnstown Township's fire bam is locat­ ed on M-37, six miles south of Dowling. Lunch will be provided. Delton's 'Follies' set for FOb. 12-14 The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company win present “Follies 2004” at 7:30 pan. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 12.13 and 14. at the Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium. This yean theme is “At the Movies," with a richer cost of $4. Tickets this yesr are through reserved searing and will fos sate beginning Jan. 28 during school boon in the high school guidance office. For more information call Michelte Green in the guidance office at 623-9200. Chill cook-off to benefit COA... O'Neil's Restaurant, Gun Lake, will sponsor its annual Chili Fest and Cook Off Saturday, Feb. 7._______ ________ For the ninth conarrutive year, amaaeur cooks win compete for the silver ladle and bragging rights. Cooks provide their own ingredients (no beam!) and cooking equipmas far this outdoor event Cooking starts at noon, with judging at 4 pzn. For those who prefer the tasting a> the cooking, samples win be sdd for 50p each, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Again this year, all proceeds from registration foes and samples wiU be given to the Barry County Commixzion on Aging to benefit the Meals on Wheels program. With 11 teams signed up so far, there’s •till room for a few more. For additional details, or to register for the evenk phone O'Neil's after 5 pm. at 269-795-3600, or stop by the restaurant after 5 pm. al 11368 West M-179 Highway. Gun Lake. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee program win be held at 8 am. Monday. Feb. 9, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Traer, representing Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about A straw vote will be taken at the end of the vrasion to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee aeries is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend Futuring workshop forum rescheduled The Barry County Planning Department canceled the fust of four "futuring work­ shops' last Jan. 27 at the Thornapple Township Hall because of inclement weath­ er snd rescheduled it for Monday evening. Feb. 23. The series of four workshops is planned in the next several weeks as part of the county's process to update the master plan. Each meeting will be held at 7 pm.. One wm held al the Hastings Township Hall Jan. 29, and the other two will be at the Bany •township Hall Monday, Feb. 9, and at the Baltimore Township Hall Thursday, Feb. 11 That master plan is intended to set gener­ al guideline. for how county growth and devdopmem is managed over the next 25 years or so. to allow for the plan to reflect communi­ ty attitudes, the Planning Commission chore to begin the planning process with a series of four open and public forums known as a "futuring workshops." The objective of there activities will be to devel­ op a genetai consensus among the participimts as to the likely resuk of a continuation of the current trends in growth and develop­ ment in each of the four quadrants of the community. The irasinoi are structured to give each participant an opportunity to assist in the effort to build a community consensus on growth and development. For more information, call County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus at (269) 945-1290. Scenic Trail group will meet Feb. 11 Barry County offers 17 voting sites in caucus No county in the state will have as many voting sites per capita than Barry County in the Michigan Democratic Caucus Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It was reported at the latest in the First Friday forum series Jan. 30 that Barry County will have 17 sites open to voters, while most others will have as few as one to three. The Barry County Democratic Committee arranged for a voting site at 15 of the 16 township halls. The exception is Maple Grove, which had a prior commitment for the building. Voters in Maple Grove will be asked to vote instead al the Grange Hall at 7490 South M-66 Highway. City of Hastings voters will use the Thomas Jefferson Hall on the cor­ ner of Jefferson and Green Streets. Barry County Democratic Party Vice Chairwoman Barb Cichy said last Friday there will be a caucus manager for each site Feb. 7. Each will be in charge according to the delegate selection plan. Those who want to vote at a township caucus site will need to provide individual identification establishing a residence within the caucus zone or site. The ID docs not need to include a picture. Examples of appropriate identification are a voter registration card, Michigan driver’s license, Michigan identification card, utility bill or college or university identification card. Cichy stressed that the presidential caucus­ es are party elections and arc not be conduct­ ed by secret ballot. Every ballot filled out will require tfie signature and date by the voter. A ballot will be considered uncountable if the voter does not submit all of the required information, votes for two or more different candidates or does not sign and date the dec­ laration. The declaration on the ballot states thai the person is a registered voter in Michigan, or will be registered to vole in Michigan before the Nov. 2 general election. Anyone who is 17 and who will be 18 years old before Nov. 2 is eligible to vote in the caucus. The declaration goes on to state that the voter is participating as a Democrat and not participating in another political party's nom­ inating process. All of the following actions are prohibited: • Voting at a caucus site outside the area where living. • Voting by mail or by Internet and then voting again at a caucus site (Each voter's name will be checked against a list provided by the Michigan Democratic Party of those who have already voted by mail or Internet). The old saying ‘vote early and vote often’ will not apply in the caucus voting.” Cichy said. “Safeguards will be in place to prevent multiple voting.” However, there are no rules preventing Republicans from crossing over and taking part in the Democratic caucus. However, Don Groendyk said the threat of fraud should not be a deterrent to a free and open electoral exercise. "The biggest goal is to get people out to vote." he said. On the reverse side of the ballot will be sur­ vey questions. It is not mandatory that voters fill this out However, it will give the candi­ dates information as to what is of importance to the voters in the area. The voters will be asked to indicate what is of greater concern to them: Strengthening the economy, fighting terrorism, protecting the environment, deal­ ing with taxes, dealing with health care and prescription drugs or strengthening education. The survey also will ask the voter how he or she would describe himself or herself in terms of party affiliation — strong Democrat, leaning Democrat, independent, other or third party, and there will be a blank space provided for a person to fill in party affilia­ tion. Again, filling out the survey is not manda­ tory to vote in the caucus. It is for the state parly’s information only. A voter may be assisted on site and may ask a caucus site worker to provide assis­ tance. Vote by mail ballots will not be accept­ ed at caucus sites. Presidential candidates or their representa­ tive may campaign at caucus sites, and this is The Chief Noonday chapter of the Norin Country National Scenic Trail will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 11, at the Barry township Hall, in Delton. John Gorentz will discuss "Travels with Noonday." a history of Chief Noonday, who lived in this area, and is the source of the chapter's name. John is an amateur histori­ an with broad knowledge of historical Indian travel patterns in the Midwest For airy questions, call tom Garnett at 269/382­ 2561. For direction*, and a map. go to the notified and still have the option to vote at a caucus site.” For more information or summary of the process to vote by Internet and some key issues, visit the Michigan Democratic Party's website at www.mi-democrats.com. or call the office in Lansing. "Members of the local Bany County Democratic Committee have worked long and hard to make this caucus as easy .’nd con­ venient for the voters in Barry County... Crucial to our future success is a renewed commitment by Democrats to focus on iden­ tifying voters statewide so that we can increase personal voter contact and be more efficient and effective in our grassroots efforts. In recent elections, we've become increasingly bombarded with mass media political hype. Often lost in the flood of mil- Internet at www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/deltonJitin. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thorr.apple Wind Band is gearing up for its next concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22. at the Lakewood High School auditorium, with a guest performance by lion-dollar ads is the traditional conversations with our next door neighbors about what is important to them and what is really neces­ sary to improve our communities. Polls are indicating that the turnout for the Michigan Democratic Caucus will be consid­ erable. We certainly hope this is the case. Everyone's vole and opinion is important and I resent it when I hear that 'my vote wool make a difference.' The right to vote is an important civil right in a democracy as well as the Lansing Brass Band. Four rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. on four consecutive Thursday evenings, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5.12 and 19. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Closson. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs more clarinet and percussion players. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding conununity. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. Money collected is used to promote and support the continuance of the ensemble. For more information on bow to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call Kim Domke (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye (945-9766). regarded as the biggest difference between a caucus and a primary. “In a caucus, you get to argue before you vote, like in Iowa, or in a traditional town meeting.” said citizen Bob Dwyer, who moderated the First Friday ses­ sion. “Politicking at a caucus is reasonable. This is a great interacting process for citi­ zens." No candidate shall receive preferential treatment and all candidates will have equal access to all caucus participants for purposes of campaigning, however, no closer than 20 feet from the registration table. Caucus site managers and workers cannot campaign for or against any presidential candidate. Campaigning, petition signatory gathering and other related activities by non-presidential candidates are permitted and encouraged at caucus sites, however, no closer than 20 feet from the registration table. Those who have not registered to vole in Michigan must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 18 years old by election day Nov. 2 and be a res­ ident of Michigan and the city or township where applying. Registration is available year round in Michigan. In order to vote in a primary or general election, one must be registered at least 30 days before that election.. Anyone can register to vote by mail or by visiting a county, city or township clerk’s office or any of the 178 Secretary of Stile branch offices located throughout the stale. In addition, specified agencies providing servic­ es through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, and the Michigan Jobs Commission offer voter registration services to their clients. “Michigan Democrats will have the his­ toric opportunity to '’ay a key role in deter­ mining who the Denxjcratic candidate for president will be in 2004," Cichy said. “Citizens will be voting in the presidential caucus for their preferred candidate for presi­ dent. Whether people are voting at caucus sites, by mail or over the Internet, the voting will determine, on an apportioned hear*, the delegates to the national convention. Anyone who receives a ballot to vote by mail must return the ballot to the designated location in Lansing by Feb. 7 at 10 azn. “If for some reason you are ineligible to vote by mail,” Cichy pointed out. “yob wiU be a civil responsibility." She added that local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer has offered a great deal of her expert­ Barry County Democratic Party Vice Chair Bart) Cichy and Jose Blanco, who works for the Howard Dean Campaign, go over plans for the vote Saturday. ise for the caucus. Walk for Warmth needs walkers, donors Feb. 28 Barry County’s annual “Walk for Warmth” is set for Saturday. Feb. 28, and steps off from the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Bernard Society will meet Monday Kiwanls Spaghetti dinner free to kids Road. Hastings. Walk registration begins at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies are set for approximately 9:30 and the and one- and three-mile outdoor walk The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 pun. Monday. Feb. 9. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School media center in Delton. The public is welcome. The program will feature a video about the “orphan train.” “It’s very interesting, very informative.’ said Society President Margery Martin. The video details “how some people came to our area and farther West who were basically street children in New York. Boston and cities like that," she said. In cases of inclement weather, if Delton Schools are closed there will not be a meet­ Members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club are inviting boys and girls to bring their parents to the "Spaghetti Ball’ Friday. Feb. 6. from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. This all-you-want-to-eat spaghetti sup­ events start at 10 a.m. For most people, this winter’s bone-chillling temperatures mean getting out the.heavy coats, unearthing the shovels and sleds and turning up the heat in their homes. But. what if you couldn't turn up the heat? What if you per includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. Children 10 and under are free, everyone else is $5 apiece. This is also the night of the Hastings vs. Thomapple Kellogg high school basket­ ball game. There is an additional fee for had no heat? To help families facing the threat of a win­ ter without heat, the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) holds an annual Walk for Warmth in seven communities to raise funds to help low-income, elderly, and disabled res­ the game. Tickets are available from Kiwanis ing. members or at the door. idents with home heating emergencies. Last year, in the seven communities com­ bined. more than S68.000 was raised for the 18th annual Walk for Warmth and helped almost 800 families stay warm during the winter. This year, walk organizers aim to raise $70,000 and help more than 900 families. CAASCM needs the help of the public to accomplish that goal, a spokesperson said. "In our community, there arc hundreds of families, both young and old. who are trying to make ends meet but can't.” according to a CAASCM press release. "These families may consist of a widowed senior citizen with high medical bills and lim­ ited income, a father who just got laid off from his job of 15 years, or a newly divorced mother trying to go back to school and work at the same time. Whatever their situations, winter heating bills may be too much for these families to handle. Not that they need continuous support — they just need a little help to make it through these difficult limes." Walkers are needed to collect pledges for the event. “The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons will raise awareness of the need for fuel assistance in your community, and will turn your warm heart into a warm home," the press release said. Pledge sheets are now available at the CAA office in Hastings or at many area businesses such as McDonald’s. Pledge sheets also may be mailed to walkers by calling Mary Frisby at (269) 965-7766 or the CAA office in Hastings. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) is a locallybased. private, non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low and moderate income residents of Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. CAASCM's programs include child development pro­ grams. consumer services, energy assistance and conservation services, food programs, housing programs, services just for seniors, transportation, and youth mentoring pro­ grams. Walks arc also being held in Albion, Battle Creek, Coldwater. Union City. Sturgis and Three Rivers. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 5. 2004 - Page 3 Bany Friend of the Court director retires after 281/2 years Staff Writer Retiring Barry County Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler nas been a caring, thoughtful boa* who promoted teamwork and everyone's importance, said Peg Haight, a caseworker. Keeler retired Friday. Jan. 30. after 28 1/2 “Leaving my staff today will be the tough­ est part,” he said. “I've worked with these people for decades. A huge part of my life has been my career. And I’ve been happy with this community like the ( Barry County) Board of Con missionen and the judges I've worked with." When his office outgrew the Annex build­ ing, he said the commissioners were very good to them, especially Sandy James in refurbishing and furnishing the current build­ ing on the corner of Broadway and State streets. "1 can't thank the board enough.” he said. Karol Sample, office manager, said Keeler “He's a friend to me. but also a boss." Sample said. "He pus me in my place when I need it We've had a tot of fun over the years. It'll be different here working without him." Mike Haskamp. enforcement officer, said Keeler treated the staff like family. “Everyone's going to miss him." Haskamp One change will be performing volunteer work for the aged and homebound in Holland. “Volunteer work is critical these days," he said. Another change will be foregoing the twohour drive one way into Hastings on slippery, snow-covered roads. “The commute can be brutal in winter," he said. “But in spring, summer and fall, it’s a beautiful drive with rolling hills. Keeler lives in the Allegan County commu­ nity of Douglas. 54 miles west of his office. “It’s nice there," he said. “1 can hear the waves from Lake Michigan on a really windy day." Though be attended Hasting* High School with Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, be was born in Plainwell and lived in Battle Creek until he was 6 years old. "We lived on a 8O-acre farm in the coun­ try.” Keeler said. “It was a tabby farm in Hope Township on Cedar Creek Road with a few cattle from time to time because we couldn't make a living from it" His father worked full time for Michigan Bell in Battle Creek. As director of Friend of the Court. Keeler was responsible for aH personnel matters, internal policies and procedures, custody and parenting time* and reporting to the stare and federal government Hi* office collected $83 million in child Of the $8.5 million in arrearages, $6 mil­ lion is owed to the slate because custodial parents received public assistance (previously named Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) or welfare) since they weren't able to collect the support from the delinquent parent. If the support money is ever collected and it is greater than the sute assistance received, then the state only takes the amount received on assistance and the remainder goes to the custodial parent, he said. Another $7 billion is the amount of child support money owed statewide by deadbeat parents to 600,000 Michigan children. "The (statewide amount) is a staggering figure." he said. Keeler bristles at the term 'deadbeats' to describe those in arrears of child support pay­ Mike Keeler, retiring director of Barry his career over 28 1/2 years In Hastings, support paymenu only to Barry County cus­ todial parenu. whereas the federal procedures are a statewide distribution of an individual's obligations to custodial parenu in other coun­ ties as well. One paying parent may have more children with other ex-spouses in other menu. *1 never use that term.' be said. *1 find it belittling and degrading to an individual and somewhat judgmental.' With coe enforcement officer, who is dep­ utized by the sheriff, (meaning he can make arrests, transport the arrested and can be armed) 50 percent of his time is spent trans­ porting offenders from jail to court and those arrested in other counties, picked up on bench warrants issued for non-compliance of child support. In 2002, 708 bench warrants were issued by Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Court with the guarantee of future paymenu, he said. "The main goal is to collect money support for kids." Keeler said. “Other goals are to encourage a relationship with parents and supervise parent time. "But lots don't pay their child support,* he said. 'Many are victims of the state of our economy with major companies going under and a loss of jobs. So they have trouble meet­ ing their child support obligations. The vast majority of child support is withheld by employers." Other reasons for inability to pay is drug and alcohol abuse, low skill levels and Irok of education, he aaid Yet Keeler said Friend of the Court ha* lit­ tle ability to search for those who don't pay child support. Many times a parent will initiate contact with the office, explaining why he's not able to make payments, which is usually due to layoff, other job loaa or injury, he said. cuaody or if the current enter for parenting what they decided to do," Keeler said. Another common method for learning about those not paying is when a woman calls in to say she’s not receiving the support money. are to schedule • concilia- counties. 'However, most people don't have more than one child support 'bligatton.* Keeler said. 'Yet many do. Fix instance, one non­ custodial parent has five child support obliga­ tions to five children with t>e different ladies.' It's those custodial parenu who have a tough time unde*s‘anding the recently imple­ mented system, he said, because there’s no flexibility if the payment was intended to go to one particular child. The program is still very difficult tor my staff because it's complicated.* he said. The most difficult and greatest frustration is people contacting us for help and an expla­ nation (of the distributed payment). ■We do explain it. but we can't remedy the problem if the non-custodial parent intended fix 100 percent of the payment to go a partic­ ular child.* be said. Most people get along and work with each other, he said. The majority handle their parenting time retiring direct^' aaid. their own bnrhieaa * party far Mka Keeler, director of Berry Co A group of well-wishers bid farewell to Mke Keeler, retiring dkector w Bany County ■KowedtoctBr afe-v A. •aidone of the beat people I've ever worked,for antM’vn.ttad.* tot of,bosses. He trusted his people and knew the work would ger done. It's going to be tough to see him Keeler started si the office student training on a social work field placement from Michigan Western University in 1972 and was then hired as a caseworker. His minor was criminal justice. Former Gov. William and hopefully are going to cor' ribute some- Nationally. Keeler represented Bany Southwest Michigan Family Support Council, iwiridtiu of the Michigan Friend of the Court Association and treasurer of the Eastern Regional Child Support Association, among others. He plans to travel later this month in one of his classic can, a 1964 Newport Chevy, for two to four weeks in Louisiana and Alabama He owns many vehicles, including a 1967 Dodge cooverttcle, a ‘72 Volkswagen Thing, an Eldorado, a Buick Roadster and a SUV. is the ‘64 Chevy.” He also enjoys collecting pottery from south of the U.S. border, he said. He exhibits his collection on shelves in his office from countries like Guatemala. Mexico and Costa Rico. “I'm changing paradigms." the retiring director said. “I have habits to change and new ones to develop.". Keeler said. state software computer system named MiCSES or Michigan Child Support Enforcement System. "The majority of the funding comes from the federal government." Keeler said. “But we've been t pilot program for it since 1991, though we had to convert to the MiCSES ver­ sion. h’s a different program for compliance . 4 Friend of the Court. , H-bex.tod Famify Cbun ludgeKrc^rd Shiiv 1 The amount indndap a CM back as 1962. be said. It's the being collecting on. take it out of the person's social security,' Keeler said. “1 feel an oUigatioo too,” obligation. At the year’s end, 538 i»*>ed bench war- Just under 1,000 bench warrants issued in 2001 and 2002 were disposed of in 2003 because a non-paying parent responded to a warrant by making a payment at Friend of the Michigan wasn't in compliance with the federal government for about two yean and out. be said. If the first seep foils, an order is issued to the non-compliant parent to appear judge win inquire ■ to the cause for halted payments. “The vast majority resolve their differ­ ences,” be said. “We try to get away from an •About 90 percent of our time is spent on rest work it out" About 2300 show cause hearing* were scheduled in 2003 for delinquent support, he said. A total 3.600 child support cases now exist in Bany County currently. “Of those, we resolved shout two-dmds (or 1,650),” the outgoing director said. “The par­ He said the new software streamlines the processing of all child support money, which is routed to and processed through one state distribution location in Lansing by a private vendor. His naff trained for more than five days on the system. “Child support payments are no longer processed or received here." he said. "And we don't issue payments to the custodial parents h's now performed by the private contrac­ tor in Lansing. But. as a courtesy, Keeler will still accept a payment at the window, and then find the account on the system, post the amount and send it to Lansing for processing where the stale, through the private vendor, determines how the payment is distributed and allocated based on federal government criteria. “The federal government set forth stan­ dards on bow money will be paid to custodial parents," he said, “which is part of the new software embedded in MiCSES. For example, before MiCSES Barry County Friend of the Court dispersed child __ . uoo mectMAWUaWa^^ftbe That leaves MO cases that went before a judge where the non-paying parent was Keeler said he has heard the honor stories especially those resistant to pay their support Obligations. Since Keeler's position of director win not be replaced, largely due to stale budget deficits. Bob Nida, divisional administrator of the Probate Court, Family Division, will Tammy Pennington, executive director of the CommMon on Aging, enjoyed a few words with Mike Keeler, retiring director of Barry County Friend of the Court, at his wiU be shared throughout the Barry County Friend of the Court staff. farewell party. Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roll announced (Third marking period) Fifth grade All As — Brandon Arcand. Clara Bagley, Jacob Baker. Aubrey Beeler, Avery Blackburn. Carly Boehm, Isaac Engclsma. Alex Haase. Tkylor Hennessey, Krista Holtman, Cameron James and Amanda Mikolajczyk. Honor Roll — Nicholas Bteganski, Jeffrey Bisaett, Alexander Blincoe. Meghan Bortk. Dylan Bouchie. Tyler Bourdo. Cody Covington, Trevor Curtice, Jordan Dimock, Cody Dimond, Jessi Doxtader. Jamie Duncan. Bradley Eddy, Jakob Evans. Jim Farrah.II. Taylor Gallagher. Brooke Gaylor. Cody Geiger. Katelyn Grizzle. Jacob Harvath, Johnnie Hkks.ni. Charles Hoadley. Cortni Howard. Rebecca Isaacson. Jessica Jackson. Kasie Jacobs, Macie Jenkins. Kristy Matthews, Harley Miller, Ryai. Mount. McKenzie Nguyen, Jamie O Grady, Amy Olvitt. Tiffany Papesh. Kayla-Lea Paradowski. Aaron Pierce. Austin Pinks. Andrew Pursley. Joseph Quero. Joel Quick. Jamie Raulston. Amber Rawlings, Kaleigh Robinson. Cindy Schultz, Emily Smith. Nolan Smith. Ashley Strobel. Dallas Swinehart, John Synwolt, Jonathon Todd, Kyle Tyria, Charles VanHoose. Krystal Wensauer. Christina Wilcox, Kristin Wine, Garrett Wolthuis, Josie Wooten, Emily Workman. Jacob Yakel and Beau Zelenock. Sixth grade All As — Stephanie Betcher. Logan Boss, Abigail Culbert, Samantha Englcsma, Thomas Groesbeck. Luke Hatfield. Tyler Haywood. Christopher Horrocks, Brandon Humphreys. Anna Hunt. Matthew Ingle, Nicholas Koon, McKenzie Lester, Kaittin Marshall, Terin Norris. Kirsten Nottingham. Taylor Peavey. Taylor Sewell, Thomas Tabor, Hannah Wil’.iams and Lauren Young. honor Roll — Maxwell Alman. Cody Ancerson. Aaron Aukerman. Molly Baker. Rebecca Blincoe. Katelyn Bloomberg, Kimberly Bobilya. Taylor Boreham. Gavin Brinley, Tiffany Bryant. Andrea Card. Jeremiah Chaddcrdon. Casey Christie, Declana Court, Andrea Crilly. Benjamin Crookston. Sarah Dawson, James Deibert. Kelly Dill. Shelbie Dimond. Joseph Dudley. Jarett Ford. Chana Gehrman, Paige Green, Adam Hammond, Euiiiiy Hardy. Jennifer Heney, Anton Hofmann. Jake Homister. Christopher Leinaar, Richard Lindsey, Kelley Martindale, Jeffery Martz, Alexander Methvin, Bradley Meyers, John Meyers. Samantha Michael, Dustin Millard, Jake Moore, Michelle NeSmith. Maria Ogg. Sara Osborne. Randi Pash. Joshua Phan, Cara Phelps, Keegan Planck. Amber Poling, Jacob Rhoda. Ryann Risner, Stephanie Ritchie, Paige Robinson. Kenzi Rombaugh, Joseph Springer, Clinton Stooebumer, Nakotah Terburg, Dylan Tilbury. Kali Tobias, Cody Warner, Joshua White, Caitlin Williamson. Tyler Woznicki and Francque Zelenock. Seventh grade All As — Chelsea Bagley, Douglas Campbell. Janet Fase. Anna Goldsworthy. Sarah Heney. Joanna Hoeberling. Adam Keys, Stephanie Kirk-Johnson, Lauren Knoilenberg, Raymond Lindsey. Elizabeth McCord. Nicholai Methvin. Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Thomas Muma. Jeremy Reigler, Sarah Robbins. Adrienne Schroeder and Libby Warren. Honor Roll — Blaec Anderson, Brian Bieganski, Alexander Bork, Kara Bowman. Angela Boysen. Jason Broadhurst. Andrey Brown, Thaddaeus Calkins. Hannah Chadderdon, Andrew Chapman. Michael Curcuro, Allison Deschaine. Jacob Donahue, William Doran. Rachael Dotson-Hackworth. Peter Duquesne!. Mandy Dye. Lacey Edgerton. Lydia Ely, Patrick Fales, Susan Falvo. James Fletcher. Rebecca Gaylor. Colleen Geiger, Colleen Harmon. Scott Hoekstra, Samuel Hoff, Samantha Holroyd. Sarah Holroyd, Tiffany Horton. Stefan Jovanovich. Melissa Julian. Jordan Keagle. Tvah Keim. Taylor Kingsley. Steven Kirk-Johnson. Sarah Kucharek. Dylan Leinaar, Carol Matthews, Daniel McIntyre, Maria Methvin. William Moon.V. Cody Morse. Nicholas Mueller. Christopher Olvitt, Dalton Parmenter, Brittany Petzold. Brett Reath. John Rusan, Anthony Shoup. Jennifer Slagel. Brennan Smith, Lisa Solomon. Catrina Soto, Emily Stevens. Chelcie Strong. David Tiffany, Samantha Vickery, Robbie Wandell, Sara Weimer, Kara Whittemore and Jason Wolthuis. Eighth grade All As — Rachel Beeler. Paul Betcher, Eric Brehm. Kathryn Goy, Bailey Lester, Jared Lindberg. Chase Mills, Jill Newton, Lavoone Ogg. Samantha Reynolds. Jordan Smith, Keltic Smith, Christopher Storck, Chelsea Streber and Rachael Williams. Honor roll — Joseph Amaro, Brent Baldridge, Nicholas Blacken, Jesse Cecil, Caitlin Champion. Samantha Cooke, Bailey Davis, Quinn DeBolt. Cassandra Desness. Brian Diaz. McKenzie Earl. Raymond Emery. Alexandra Fox. Emma Garrison, Gabriel Hayford. Morgan Hennessey. Kyle Herington. Kirsten Houghtaling, Sabrina Huyck, Matthew Julian, Angela Kennedy. Nicholas Kuykendall, Conine Lubbers. Justine McCowan. Sara McDuff. Destiny Mockeridge, Michael Olvitt, Montana Otis, Emily Overbeek, Amy Patrick. Blain Patrick. Brandon Reynolds, Shawn Rine. David Roberts, Whitney Roberts, Stephanie Ross, Jessica Samis, Shawn Schut, Steven Scoby, Holly Smith, Andrew Spaulding. Amber Strick. Kaitlyn Torres. Samantha VanDenBerg, Justin VanderMeer, Kevin VanHoose, Jessica Wine and Jessica Wines. �R ig* 4 - Thuraday. February 5. 2004 - Th* Hastings Banner Ship building t-vl lb the editor: Policies on Iraq change Ike the wind lb the editor: I can't say it's a great comfort to me when I bear "Tex" now favors a committee "like the Warren Commission’ to investigate the intel­ ligence assessments on Iraq prior to invasion. Is there anyone in America who really believes we ever got the real story behind the Kennedy assassinationfs)? Perhaps a few, but very rare birds, indeed. Sure Tbx favors a committee — six or eight months to get them together, organized, and looking at whatever pap the administration decides to give them. Then. long, drawn-out court battles to get as what they need to see. and the Supreme Court who appointed him always there to protect his interests in the last analysis. rd rather see an analysis of how many times our Iraq policy has changed in the past 18 months. The administration's early policy pronouncements said we'd be there for "many years." Therc've been half-a-dozen new poli­ cies since. Of coarse they also told us we'd seen the end of major combat some nine months and 300 dead soldiers (thousands maimed) ago. Now, according to Dubya, we can democra­ tize these folks, and bring them firmly into the modern world by mid-summer, al the lat­ est. I'm not impressed by the military's promise they’ll have Osama Bin Laden in custody by years end. It wouldn't surprise me if they had him now. but are saving him for an election surprise. , Nor am I impressed by their claims the number of attacks on our forces in Iraq are decreasing. The casualties per attack are going up. There's a reason. Combat soldiers wiU leD you it's experience (if you survive the first few days yon get a lot smarter, quickly), and what Boruperte referred to as the “moral" factor (people fight like tigers for their own territory) when he said, "In war. the moral is to the physical as three is to one.” As we were in the very process of invasion, our fine Turkish ally threw a monkey wrench into the machinery by denying access for one (major) psn of the attack. Our forces in north­ ern Iraq have never folly recovered from the setback, and utterly failed (through lack of combat manpower) to put a lid on the arc*. Success by Saddam's supporters (aided by every Muslim zealot who can get there) encourages the rest of the crazies. It's going to get worse before it gets better because our president (I know why he's a jogger) can't keep his eye on the Hell, left the game in Afghanistan during the seventh inning stretch (allowing our enemies there a big comeback). In another matter. Id like to aay John McCain will always be my perfect picture of stoic heroism, but he's not doing the country any favors becking Bush for re-election. Party loyalty (1 somehow hope and believe) should not extend to bad leadership and uselessly dead soldiers. Give me a soldier (and Democrat) — a Clark, or a Kerry — who knows just what he’s doing when he asks our young soldiers to shed Hood (both have shed their own) for the nation. Someone who knows combat isn't something you start without thought so you can dress up in a flight suit and play "war," or get even with someone for picking on Papa. Larry Hamp. Hastings Please find schools money Denredfesn I am very sad that our school had money taken away. I love art. science, music and all the other special activities. Since the money has been taken away, we only get art three more times this school yeas: We don't get so see our spe­ cial science teacher, Mr. Lawson, any more. He moved to second grade at another school. These apodal classes make me feel lucky and smart and thankful for a good education. All my friends wish we could have our spedal teachers back. Please try to raise the money for school education. Luke Domke. 9 years old. Third grade. Star Efementary 1 hold key to solving budget woes ing? Do we need high profile offices? Can Governor Jennifer Granholm it faced with budget deficits, a declining manufacturing bate, rising unemployment, imports of garbage and Republican majorities in both stale bouses. She has a tough job ahead of her and I applaud her efforts to keep and attract business to our slate. Let's talk about the stale budget and sug­ gest ways for our governor to cut the budget and increase income. To do that let's first redx about your budget. At home, in your personal financial affairs, you make budget decisions every day. Some of you may have a written budget, some of you budget by the seat of your pants, but all of you consciously do budget You divide your income to cover your fixed expenses such as rent or mortgage, car loans or leases, utility bills, savings and investing. with the balance of your income you decide on variable expenses like food, clothing, entertainment and vacations. When the cash nms out before the expenses are paid, you are faced with four decisions: Lower your spend­ ing. eam additional income, sell assets, or increase borrowing. Gov. Granholm stales that the size of govemment has been reduced to 1970 levels. But still more cuts need to be made. I suggest that she appoint a special com­ mittee to do an internal audit of the state, and that this committee is comprised of non-state connected persons. That is, they must not be state employees, or politicians, or anyone with a vested interest, feeding at the govern­ ment trough. Rather, they must be truly inde­ pendent folks who have one goal in mind: 'How to keep essential services, but become more efficient saving precious tax dollars?" The first thing this committee must do is determine what we own and what we owe. The budgets we see and bear about only show the income and expenses. Missing are the assets and liabilities of each local, coun­ ty, and state department or subdivision of government How much is in the bank for that rainy day? And in times like these, when it's raining buckets, let's see if we have enough money in the accounts to cany os over in there lean times. If one ihjwtintM has excess cash, why not transfer to another that has little cash? When the good times return, that department will reimburse the loan. Let's not give each department a fiefdom that says, "This cash belongs to me and no other deportment If you need more then tax the citizens to get it!" Second, the committee will look at the fixed mm the sttte owns. Do we have over­ lap? Can we combine services in one build- we rent cheaper space? Do we need that many sheriff and stale police vehicles? And if we do. why are they sitting idle at the post? Are they assigned to officers who never leave the post? Are they being used for com­ muting? Third, this committee should divide our expenses between fixed and variable costs. They must determine the cost of operating our government. They must look at the salaries we pay as compared Io other states. Then look at the subcontractors we ere for products and services. Maybe ifs been a long time since the stale bid out its costs of sup­ plies, insurance, advertising, maintenance, fuel, travel, etc. Our governor should also explore new income opportunities. Our state is surround­ ed by water, but we do not build commercial ships here. The ore boats you see on the lakes are owned by companies from Ohio. Indiana, Illinois. Minnesota and New York. We do build pleasure craft, but not commercial shipping. So let's create a "Made in Michigan" joint venture company in Benton Harbor on the west side and Port Huron on the east side. The Benson Harbor side builds the hull, the barges and tug boots. We then tow that hull to the Fort Huron side where the engines (made in Detroit, Flint etc.) are installed The superstructure and interior are built and installed by oar highly skilled steel and fur­ niture workers using our Michigan tree* and iron ore. And, voila! Michigan becomes a ship building stale! Now you may be asking, what are there ship* going to do? Glad you asked! The United States maritime policy is baaed on a law signed by President Woodrow Wilson way back in 1920. The Jones Act stales that vessels used to transport cargo snd passengers between U.S. ports be owned by U.S. citizens, built m U.S. shipyards, and maimed by US. crews. Our governor should insist that additional provisions be added to the Jones Act Pint, since the multinational corporations have convinced Congress that our manufacturing jobs must be outsourced to Mexico and China; and since we as a nation import far more than we export (because we cant compere with the low wages) then we mast insist tint all products shipped on the seas to America must berth st the neatest U.S. port That means products arriving from Hoag Kong or Tokvo must choose either an Alaskan port or a Hawaiian port for transfer­ ring cargo. Sooth American imports will berth in Puerto Rico. European imports will transfer their products in Maine, or if Canada becomes a partner, at Halifax. Nova Scotia. (This transfer will also allow us to inspect the cargo for our protection from weapons meant to do us harm!) Second: That the new U.S. flag transports requited to be built be apportioned among the states that build ships. So Loniriana. Mississippi. Virginia, (the current ship­ builders), along with new shipbuilder stares: California, Oregon. Washington, Maine, and Michigan, arc given contracts. After con­ struction. these ship* will be registered as U.S. flag carriers and will be distributed to the ports of Maine/Halifax, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii. And further, to prevent foreign ownership and greed of corporations: that these ships have partial stale ownership to insure they will remain in U.5. control. Third: That the U.S. flag carriers be assigned routes to specific areas of the coun­ try. So. Michigan stupe will carry all cargo bound for the Midwest, through the St Lawrence Seaway. Fourth, since current ship owners have the option of registration m Panama and Liberia, thereby avoiding annual US. legiatratitxi fees, that at the first US port of call a US. registration fee is collected. This fee win bring the product cost up to the level of pric­ ing prodnrod by US. workers. How many jobs trill be created by this joint venture? How much will the state col­ lect in new withholding, sales, uac, and reg­ istration taxes? The economic benefit to Benton Harbor. aU of west Michigan. Pon Huron, all of east Michigan, would be faotastic! Just imagine the possibilities! Hauk Schuuriag, Byron Center Editor’s Nou: Hank Schuuriag is an acrnearant snd eronnmic analyst who works at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings and graciously consents to sharing his expertise with readers in Barry County. Populist, Paranoid Dems at it again Tb the editor: Do I perceive a fabtoep Bsub.. u. ttbnlous, opportunity here for Daraoranh, uffio claim to represent both populist farmers and environmental warring, as a product offee (rammed Canadian) ethanol (far gmotiol Mending) spin on westbound 1-94 north of PswPrw" One would normally expect ethanol for gasohol blending to come from.places,like Nebraska or low* to places'like the Exxon refinery north of St. Louis, Mo., and never touch 1-94 in Michigan under any droaraThe Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few condMone that must be met before they wB ba pubkahed. UX Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russel Senate Office Budding, Washington, O.C. 20510, The requirements are: * Al letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Al that wB ba printed la the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous tetters, and names wM bo withhold at the phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 40503, phons (616) 456-2531. Rick Tomwta, regional represen­ tative odfior*s dtecration for composing reasons only. UX Congress • Loiters that contain statements that are tbalous or slanderous wB not bo pub­ lished. • Al tetters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. * Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-profit businsssss wB not be accepted. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. • Letton that Include attacks of a personal nature wB not be published or wB be edited heavily. • "Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue wB be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. between Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, sod baaed solely ou populist Democrat paranoia, and the fact that the ethanol track was weal­ bound and southbound, a solid (at least far paranoid populist Democrats) csreutnstaulial case may be made that the truck was carry­ Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone ing a load of Canadian ethanol Baaed on this presumption. Democrats of the populist persuasion could make the cate that both the environment of Michigan and the economy of U5. agricultural ethanol producen are victims of mteenatiaal trade agreements negotiated by “Big OU" (517) 373-3400 State Senator Patty Bkkhoir, Republican, 24th District (Al of Bany County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lensing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: aenpbirk- Republicans. Two little details would have to be provid­ ed before I would bag the argument (which already meets the prepooderaace-of-the-evi- hotzOsenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Bany County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mtah. 48909, phone (517) deace standard for pure political propagan­ da): prove it was Canadian ethraoL and prove it was RfipubUciD odBmmtuticMi pco* pie who negotiated the renhlmg trade agree­ 49503. Phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Inforpnatton line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks’ wB not be accepted unless there is a compering public interest, which wB be determined by the editor. stances. In this case, however, a paranoid populist Democrat fanner pointed out that 1-94 can be barktrartad east to the Bine Waler Bridge . Michigan Legteteture 373-0842. ment. Frederick G.Sdrauz Heatings What about driver ed costs? Local school districts say they are forced to raise the prices for driver education programs. How do you feel about that? . twa-i-e Banner Devoted to the interest! of Barry County since 1856 rmms,. Hastings Bannar, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphice inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phono: (269) 945-9554 a*^^ a———fi^toto^^te JOTni tMCCNM Pnaktont I Mcb Piwktort Stoaon Jacoba SacNtafyfftoMwr -NEWSROOM’ David T. Mxsig (Edtor) ' Brine Ga»rt (AaaManfGffiDr) Helen Mudry Patricia John* Bratt Bremer Ruth Zachary Driver's education is important, ao people are jus: going to have to pay the cost I think it is better through the schools." "Kids can help pay the cost I think drivers educa­ tion is really important, whether students take it through the schools or with a private firm." Fatty UUery, barbCiehy, WaB Lake: CMoe Oliver, Hastings: Hasel Meek, Hastings: "For driver's education it is important that stu­ dents know the true cost" "I think something is drastically wrong when the state doesn't fund pro­ grams like art. music and now driver's education, forcing the schools to cut programs or charge for them." "I took my driver edu­ cation through the Hastings School district the last year. It was free. I think the slate should pay districts for this program since the safety of every­ one requires good drivers on the roads." "I hate seeing parenu and students paying more for this important pro­ gram. But perhaps schools should lower salaries which would leave more money for programs like driver's ed." Sandra Pooaaho Suean Tamara CrihyRuator Mattia WMtoar •ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT* Ctoatotod ads aoo^M Mm*v tantfi ftOO bjr. to &S0 pjR.. tawftp fc30 ft*, to Moon ScottOmman Ro—llinon (MnBuaigi Jontihan Jacota SMtaaVMMltatoKSapBryMrhBwfyCaHy par yaar to attoMy oourttoa * S29 par year atoaalMa . W POSTMASTER: Sand arttoaaa dtoavaa to: RO-taB Haatoga. Ml 4P08MK& Second CtoM tatop* Nd at HaaBnpa. Ml 4K8S �The I waitings Banner — Thursday. February 5,2004 — Page 5 The Law Office of James J. Goulooze Public employees must share the pain Petition calling for our state lawmakers to take a pay cut will be available Saturday at all 17 Democratic presidential caucus sites. If you’re going to show up, I recommend you sign them. h’s gratifying to know l*m not alone in thinking people who make our laws should share the economic sacrifices everyone will have to make in order to get through some very serious budget troubles. . Legialaton should not be exempt from budget cuts, rather they show leadership by accepting pay reductions. Gov. Jennifer Granholm took the lead recently by taking a 10 per­ cent cut in her salary. I think it's only fair that all state senators and stale legislators, including our own Patty Birkholz and Gary Newell, follow suit. ’ In case you don’t remember, state legislators not long ago were given mighty hefty pay increases of 39 percent, from about $57,000 a year to jut under $80,000 Now we’re told Michigan senators and tefialaton are the third highest paid in the nation. Fmtbennore, stale lawmakers, have terrific health care benefits, perhaps the best you can get. and they can collect retirement benefits after they serve as little as six years in Lansing. They're given all these goodies, and yet they are constitutionally regarded as part-time employees who have fewer than 90 actual days in official sesaiotu at the Capitol building. We’d all like that kind of pay for such little required work. I cried foul after the legislators accepted their huge salary increas­ es a few yean ago and now the time has come for them to give some of that money back when it's needed most. I've been told by credi­ ble sources Michigan next fiscal year will face more than a billion dollar deficit and the resultant cuts will be painful and deep. So let's start the cutting process with lawmakers showing their concern and good faith by each taking a 10 percent reduction in pay, agreeing to health care henrfite dmilar to the rest of us and elimi- Baling their retirement packages. By making such a small gesture on the pay alone, the state will save at least $1.3 million, which is no chump change in these days where every little bit will help cope with massive problems. How many teachers' jobs could be saved with $13 million? . ' Meanwhile, all state employees' wages should be frozen for at leas* the next year, including judges, secretary of state, attorney gen­ eral and the many bureaucrats. As I said earlier, everybody should share in the sacrifices that need to be made for the greater good of our state. We can't gel things under control when labor costs contin­ Ph. 269-945-2255 Fax: 616-765-3712 ' • Criminal ue to escalate. Bringing it to a more local level, all Bany County commissioners' L i * Bankruptcy • Family Law • Drunk Driving retirement and health care benefits should be eliminated. Such perks rarely are offered to any other part-time employees, and those who seek local political office should do so out of a concent for the pub­ lic good rather than a concern about lining their own pockets. The commissioners last week ratified a three-year contract with courthouse employees more than a year after the old contract expired. The salary increases approved were 3% each year for three years, but will cost county taxpayers $197395. according to the M Driver’s License Restoration • Estate CONDOMINIUM For sale by owner. Quiet, secluded, end unit county's own figures. A more prudent use of local taxpayers' dollars would be to freeze everybody’s wages until the state budget crisis is over. It's the least that can be done while too many among us are being laid off or are adjacent to the Hastings Country Club. TNvo bedroom, 2-3/4 baths, den, living room, kitchen/dining area. Lower level framed for making wage concessions just to keep their jobs We’ve seen plant closings with losses of too many jobs around these parts lately. If trends in the last several months continue, there won’t be as many people left to pay the taxes that fund public employees' salaries. Perhaps by taking a pause in public wage increases, we get this massive budget deficit under control Meanwhile, 1 recommend those who vote in the Democratic cau­ cus Saturday to sign the petitions as' a way to insist Birkholz and family room. All appliances including washer/dryer. Central air, central vac and water sof­ tener. Custom cabinetry and window dressings. Upper deck, lower patio. Two car garage. Cart path to golf course. Immediate occupancy. Shown by appointment only. Call 269-948- Newell join us making sacrifices because we're all in this together. They are not special. They are not immune. They should not enrich 8202 for further details.' themsel ves while so many others are hurting. Perhaps the petitions won't persuade them to do the right thing, but this will send a message and perhaps a wanting about what could. be coming in future elections. Those who don't take our economic crisis seriously and personally enough to share the pain do-not HOME HEALTH AIDE Male or Female deserve to be elected public servants. president, J-Ad Graphics — Fred Jacobs, to: 4*4 259 S. East Street Freeport, MI 49325 NEEDED FOR ADULT CASE IN HASTINGS Please contact Frankie Phone 880-348-2660 Fax 269-965-9171 LAKESHORE MMf aE«rtVC6MaBn«0ai Me. 2 W. Michigan Ave^ County Board went at it aH wrong Suite 306 Battle Cnek,-Ml 49016 • IbtheedMor: The Revue Re: New health department building and nxibvSitaMfhrroAbedidW, ' Tfotil1 Wtife-Bany Ciuiity. BoarM .of Commissioners get the authority to build these'buildings when they already existed? Why was Act 156 of 1851, Section 46.11, not made public for all to read. The powers of the County Board of Commissiooers is to borrow or raise by tax upon the county those funds authorized by law. Erect the necessary buildings for jails desk's offices and others county buildings for the year 1851. Today those buildings, the health department and COA are here. Who decided we needed new ones? This entire project should have been taken care of by the Hastings Building Authority and paid for by raising taxes or borrowing the money on the entire county. In a letter otFeb. 7,2003.1 asked, "Do the cities and towns located with the boundary UnescfBany County pay any part of the total cost of the following — purchase of land - ren­ ovate one building for a COA building and a new health department building - if not why? The answer I got is the cities and villages are not paying for ftte cost of the Commission on Aging renovation and health department roamntetir n projects, including the cost of purchasing 0>.e land. Who decided the cities and towns have to pay any part? And why? The entire project is paid for from funds of the revolving tax fund, cities excluded. . * . Wad O. Writer,. Hastings Butch Carrjsites from city praaorta f Joseph and the Amazing Tecnriioolor Dreamcoat reurefnent party was naw just oeiore unnsunas w uarrw (owi) uarr, wno worked for the City of Hastings for 26 years (since 1978). He was most recently work­ ing as the supervisor of the waler and wastewater treatment plants. Vermontville Opera House 211 S. MainSt Open house is Feb. 13 for Judge Shaw There will be so opes house in recognition of ------------ . _e ■, » . r j_ -a. - _ a va me retirement of -rrooare juage mcnara n. Shaw tn the Circuit Courtroom from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. Feb. 13. Light refreshments will.be served, and the public is invited to attend and congratulate Judge Shaw on his retirement and thank him for his public service. A program is planned to begin at 4 p.m. h the courtroom at which a number of Judge Shaw's colleagues and friends will honor him. . Shaw was appointed probate judge for Bany County on Oct 24, 1986. after a successful career as an attorney. He served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Barry County until 1976 and was a partner in the firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Fisher, and be served many years as city attorney for the City of Hastings. Judge Shaw has been a community leader throughout his career and'was active in numer­ ous civic organizations, inchiding the Bany County United Way, Hastings School Board, YMCA and Rotary. His interest in community service carried through to his judicial career, where be initiated a number of community-friendly projects. Healthy Families of Barry County was a result of his chaitenge to local human services agen­ Vermontville, MI Feb. 13,14,19,20 4 21 or 7 cies to eliminate shaken baby canes. He helped develop the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program in Barry and Eaton coun­ ties, the Juvenile Drug Court program, and the Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter. In 1998 he was presented the Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) award for his efforts to improve the lives of children in the community. Shaw has served as a faculty member of the Michigan Judicial Institute, secretary of the Michigan Probate Judges Association, and as president of the Southwest Michigan Judges Association. . • Locally, he has been an integral part of the Barry County Trial Court, a court reform and consolidation project authorized by the Michigan Supreme Court in 1996. Barry County was the first project authorized in the State of Michigan, and its successful imple­ mentation in Barry County has led to legislation authorizing other courts in Michigan to reor­ ganize themselves to improve public service, Shaw and his' wife, Marty, have three chil­ dren: Kathleen, a consultant/homemaker. Timothy, a high school teacher, and Michael, also a high school teacher. They also have five grandchildren: Ali. Amsa, Susannah. Moira and Ada. . Feb, 15,21 *22 or 3 Far rinrvaSfeua «■ MMC7-44H ar r-atoR tbamaeinjvbMam Docks okn 45 MN.- taar sow. No xsanno seats. Tkxeii: Atxus $8, Sewoss AM> Srwerns $7, Caam $5 - Has Bttoo Save $10 •.■= • ■ ' - perms 20% Off Get Tan Hastings Qty Bank HC8 Mortgage Company INTEREST RATE • POiNTS APR 30 Year Fixed 5.750 0.00 5.800 30 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5.750 0.00 5.787 20 Year Fixed 5.500 boo 5.566 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5.500 0.00 5.554 15 Year Fixed 5.125 0.00 5207 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly PRODUCT Fantastic property: 10 acres AND 5.125 0.00 5.198 7 Year Balloon 4.750 0.00 4.845 8-year-old 3-bedroom. 2-bath ranch walk-out 3 Year ARM 4.750 0.00 6.998 home w/vaulted ceilings, completely finished 1 Year ARM 3.750 0.00 5.609 236' frontage on Bristol Lake! Saturday, February 14“ 10 am -12 pm at our New Location lower level, oversized garage, small bam and the most beautiful acreage you have ever seen. PM PM 1761 West M-43 Highway, Suite 2, Hastings • (Creekside Professional Building) __ CUI UsTodwl $199,900. MLS 2344713 Ph. (269) 948-PEDS (7337) Directions. M-37 to Stamm Rd.. Introducing our new Board Certified Physician Dr. Dawn Rosser SWIMSOyr taWtaHritrMOmortMy 1 Ute �r Page 6 - Thursday. February 5,2104 - The Hasting*Banner Steven Edward Leisa Berosa SPOKANE, WASH. - Steven Edward Friddle died Wednesday. Jan. 21. 2004. al his home in Spokape. Wash He was a 1966 graduate of the Maple Valley schools in Nashville. He served 20 yean in the U.S. Air Force. After returning from the Air Force, he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Spokane. He is survived by his wife, Shanna; son. Adam; daughter. Beverly; mother. Jeanette; sis­ ter. Martha (Jeny) Lanon; a sister-in-law. Linda; four brothen, Mitchell. Martin. Paul Lee DELTON - Leisa Beroza. age 39. of Delton, passed away Jan. 30, 2004 at her residence. Leisa was born June 13. 1964 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald and Sandra (Willbur) Carley. ' (Reda). Gary (Cberrie). He was preceded in death by his son. Jason; father. Paul; and brother. David. Stfven was buried in Aimo. Idaho with full military hooon. Gw a memorial that can go on forever A gift io the Bm; Craoeaity-taadtiioa is ■sal k> hdp find activities draghoat die aMty ■ ike name of the pence yoe derignate. Leisa was an avid reader, she enjoyed attend ing Christian music concerts, Nascar races and soccer games. Christmas was a very special time of the year for her. She collected anveis, loved animals, and devoted her life to her husband and children. On Aug. 14. 1982 at the Gul) Lake Bible Church she married Steve Beroza, who sur- ' vives. Other members of her family include a daughter Natasha; a son Lucas; ha parents Donald and Sandra Carley, brothers Timothy Carley and Bryan (Otma) Carley; ha grand­ mother Oma Jo Willbur, her mother and father­ in-law Lein and Phyllis Beroza; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Leisa was preceded in death by a son Nicholas in 1986 The funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 3.2004. Pastor Jeff Worden, offi­ ciating. Burial took place in East Hickory ■ Manorial contributions to Barry County on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH HOPE UNITED TAHaur CHURCH MOI Urey a—d. DrmliM. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Otanstoad. (616) 754-3021 dwell ptaas. M-37 Soath at M-79, Itfv ftfchard Moore. Pastor. Yosth Director.' NaahviOe. hev. Al Raaaeil. Pauor. A adadoaorSL(oaeanoiicCbweh. 116-0007. Ctaach Secretary. DehUb M-43. Defoe. Defoe Booster (2*9) 621-4457. Sondey Service 9*30 afeSaediy School. KM? ui M«a<M W""M> S^a,. 6-8 pJO. hr. rose CATHOLIC church HASTINGS FREE (ages 3A4). Ifoadqr. Thanday from 9-11J0 ajn.. 12--2J0 pjn. WMhto*64 b*. Ptatosr dab (Gr K-5) HASTINGS i LMterEHcmd Charles “Charlie" E. BATTLE CREEK - Lester E. Hand, age Imboff. age 81. retired Genera] Motors employee, passed away Saturday. Jan 31. 92, of Battle Creek, formerly of Lake Odessa. died st bis home Monday. Jan. 26.2004. 2004 al his home in Nashville surrounded by his beloved family, after a short illness. * He was born in Detroit on Sept. 4. 1911. the son of Irving and Ethel (Gall) Hand. At the age of two. Lester moved with his family to Northern Alberta, Canada. He and his family remained there until they moved to Battle Creek in 1923. Lester was a member of the Battle Creek Central Class of 1932. Until tris retirement in 1972. be was employed by the Battle Creek Public School District ---for 33 ­ years where he worked as an engineer for the tat, Dudley and Cobum NASHVILLE - Mr. Imhoff was born March I. 1922 in Grand Ledge, the son of Howard and Florence (Burke) Imhoff Sr. He was raised in the Grand Ledge area and ' attended area schools there. ' On Feb. 2. 1942, in Grand Ledge be mar­ ried Shirley Corwin. The couple spent the first nine years of their marriage living in Grand Ledge, but moved to the VermootviUe area where they spent the majority of their lives together raising their family. He was employed at General Motors in Lansing for over 31 years retiring in 1986. In his early yean Charlie loved playing football and softball. He was' an avid out- Doe Brail. Ffoee 269-945-9121. Jhitiag. (chBd care provided) Saaday School for ail agea 9:30 un. SAINTS ANDREW ft den. bunting.-fishing; golfing, and bowling. Charlie was well known in the Nashville In his spare time, he enjoyed time with bis grandchildren and family, being involved in the Church of the Brethren, listening to and playing old time music and woodworking. .Lester made aome of the furniture for their home, intricate items such as jewelry boxes and many musical instruments including vio- Service. 600 pm foe# 7 or flnt gnfoX KMi dab 2415 McCra E4-. Hwliaas Widanday E muag Payer 6fl) pjn. Holy Day services as (agn 13-19y,AfokBfcteStody-No «MiF' aarriae 1030 un. Ufa ■rar »■ tav. MIT. HwMtt. raaW »MVnr g_ oral r)Qtamn 400 pjA Eveatag’Service 6fl) it., ..iteF*11 r"" ■ kBrJNnmd CHURCH 3IU N. hratny. Haoop. Ml - , rasTBArnsT church OjC (Onfo Lift dab) 3 yra old CHURCH Paator Kya Whte, Yoata. 9:301* ~Mfofo Chart* r^fo Mrid-WWr (616) 945-3014. The lev. ft. Saadty School at 10 ml Saade? NAZAHENE GRACX LUTVDLAN CHURCH 6fl) p-m-. Evening Service; 7fl) ML Sr. High Ynfl. Wrtauita) Fanily Night 6J0 pjn.. Asrana, Sr. before Tum Ftiforabp and School; 6flMfl) pjn. High School Yoadi Groap Monday. Ml 9 - 7:00 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH idgy season Charlie would put together the moat beautiful display of Christmas lights at the couples Nashville home. He had a great sense of humor, he was . loved by many and will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Shirley (Corwin) Imboff; daughters, „ . Marilyn . Nancy (Wayne) Korn »f _ C-diHac. Frye of Portage and Linda (Ldgar) (Edgar) Boldrey of “ ~ * Nashville; Jwo sisten. Alice Dumond of Eagle and Ruth of Florida; brother-in-law. Richard (Erma) Corwin of Harrisburg. Pa.; sisten-in-law Gladys (Chides) Madry of Bellevue, and Lois Cline of Venice. Fla.; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. . . He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother. Howard; and two sisters. Mary and Gretchen. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. Feb. 3. 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastor Alan MeOerofliciating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Daniels On June 28. 1936 Lester married his wife He is also survived by five daughters, Beverly. (Tom) Williams of Marshall, Wanda (Ron)’Yaudes of Cary, North Carolina, Sberill (Morris) Rausch of Kissimmee, Fla., Sandra (Robert) West of Lansing and Carolyn (Jim) Humeston of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-great­ grandchild and a sister Daisy (Hugh) 0*1 •nghlin He wm preceded in death by sisten, Adele Stewart. Gladys Young. Hazel Stokes, Edaa Young; nd a brother, Harvdy Hand. Funeral services were held Thursday. Jan. 29. 2004 at the Fariey-Eates and Dowdle Funeral Home in Bailie Creek. Pastor George Speas officiated. . Interment followed at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church or the Hope Church of the Brethren. Personal messages for the family may Milo Coldren . .. Ruth is survived by her husband it S7 years, Wyman W. Clsgett of Hastings; sons, David (Faye) Clagett of Hastings, Paul (Sherry) Clagett of Texas; daughters, Suzanne . (Steve) Graham of Gseen Bay, . Wise.. Kathleen (Rick vd) Topten of Gaines grandchildren; sister. Virginia Uames) Young of Wise; brothers. Phillip (Midge) Coldren of Arizona. David'(Betty) Coldren of filkban. Ind.; many nieces and nephews; intern. runerai services were oeiu Monday, reo. z. Swedberg officiating, burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Lgkewood Baptist Church/Baptitt Mid-Mission tad. Arrangements are by the Gintech taenl Home in Hastings. "[ FREEPORT - Robert V. Aspinall, age 70. of Freeport, wm called Home suddenly on Thursday afternoon. Jan. 29,2004. DELTON - Helen M. Henson, of Delton, passed away Saturday. Jan. 31.2004. due to a Aspinall. Robert graduated from Woodland High recoit illness. She was born Feb. 17. 1925 in Plainwell, the daughter of Edmund and Esther (Reed) School in 1952. Funeral Home. Nashville. Ml 49073. PfoorDoa Roam. (517) 452-^226. Montag Catatatofo 40 lb. She was born March 16.1917 to Hillsdale. Mich., the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Collins) Coldren. Ruth graduated from Perry High School in Ohio _ ________________________________ in 193S. She attended Bob . Jones College in Cleveland, Than, for two years. She worked for Hudson's in Detroit. The War Department in Detroit and wns an office man­ ager for Pioneer Gitte in Chicago. She moved to Hastings in 1946 and worked for Dr. Deforest Walton for two yeara. Ruth married Wyman W. Clagett April 6. 1946. She fta* been an active member of the Lakewood Baptist Church for 40 yean. She a son Nicholas, sister Dorothy Doty, brother ANGLICAN CHURCH HvisIr HASTINGS - Ruth Elizabeth Clagett, ^86, of Hastings, died Thursday. Jan. 29.2004 al Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand | Montag Wontap Service; &00 19. 1933 to Floyd and Vada (Barnum) 7:00 pm. The Wiy. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED ABUNDANT LOT 49051. School « *45 LB. Wontap 11300 Wadataday ftayar BMe 7fl) pjn S« Pram A Wrnfo 10.® ml. 6W Director of Chrutiaa Education; QUIMBY UNITED L 1616) MMHl sraey WonMp10 ■H.-II ua.; F.0 BoaU.Hmwa. 141 ansa. l4M.73ISm« I-SI7432-IS0S. ■ AMV COt'NTT COUNTRY CHATIL CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-4077. Pastor Dianne School 11:15 ajn. Nonary provided. 49054 (269) 945-2934 MMfor Darid Bapar. Scrviag tae Nm4i of Oor Neighbor*! (Pbili|yiMi 14) .HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? KM® ml; Wfantap 11 fl) ajn, taOO FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CBSllWPflSH 503'SoaA Grove Street. Defon. Pastor Darnel Hotaaon. 623-5400 *45 9:30, Cborch Service 10:30 ajn. This injbrmaiion on worship srrvice is provided by The Hastings Barner, the churches and these local businesses: B:lSua.-SMdBySctaoL9J0aaL many yean. . She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Howard D. Aspinall on Oct. 15. 1984; daughter. Judy Aspinall on Jan. 3. WEDNESDAY NK3HTS - 701 par Bd Choir nheonot 1.01 Chancel Choir leheanal THURSDAY 1998; sis brothers; and three sisten. She is survived by four daughters. Nancy Jo Hall of Richland. Diane Myers of Hollywood. FL. Cheryl Hall of Richland, and Janet (Tom) Dupuis of Hastings; eight grand­ NIGHTS 6J0 LIVE! Hate rhe 231 S. Broadway. Hanap. Mich. 49054. (269)945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garriton, Pastor-Elect. Sunday Service* - 9:-00 tan. Traditional Wontap; lOfl) aan. Coflee Hour in Schaol: 11:20 a.m. Cootooporvy Wontap. Hr 9fl) Service n broadcto over WBCH-AM 1220. Nanny SPECIAL EVENTS: Feb. 7 - children; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; beloved in-laws; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Graveside services' will be 11 o'clock Saturday. Feb. 7 in East Hickory Cemetery. Hickory Comers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kairos Dwelling. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Memorial Chapel. 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com Cr FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Ahlberg. A homemaker, she worked for over 10 nieces and nephews. * ' Helen was preceded in death by her parents and sisters-in-law Marion and Marilyn Ahlberg. Funeral services will be conducted al Williams-Gores Funeral Horne. Delton on Thursday, Feb. 5. 2004. 2 pjn. Pastor Jelf Worden, officiating. Burial will take place at Prairieville Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions' to Alzheimers Association. ■ Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. In Memory of Feb. 14. 1918-Feb. 1,2003 As time moves on we can never forget BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3)29 3D WILL ST" ■ U.S. Army tram 1955-57, Bob had spent over 40 years wafting at Keeler Braaa before his retirement . years.at the Gull Road K-Mart. . . . On Sept 9, 1946 in Middlebury. Ind. she • coaching Little League baarbail married Charles E Henson, who survives. Other members of hgr family include cradles and Christmas ornaments for Ha daughters Linda (Richard) Lamb and Sharon' family. • * . (Craig) Fletcher; a sister. Ethel (Larry) He had been a member at the Freeport Dresser, brothers. Bob Ahlberg. Ed "Bud" United Brethren Church for 32 yem and was (LUcy) Ahlberg. Don (Betty) Ahlberg. Bill known as “Grandpa" to all the kids in (June) Ahlberg and John Ahlberg; grandchil­ freepost.' • dren. Kelly Zugel. Ryan (Erin) Lamb and.. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kristin (Chet) Jenkins; great grandchildren. Dolores; his children, Terry (Lugene) Tyler, Comer. Bryce and Ashton and several Aspinall of Middleville. Thmi (Clyde) Minor T2 Donald L. Dutcher SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD±C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ta REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Fort Custer State Home yean ago. She attended the Richland Bible Church and volunteered with Botgess Hospital for pray iwvice). Jrav CMnrb. School. HMD us ' gafiuhoras; 11 HO ui. Tr»d>Uoool Service. Sunday School. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan * RICHLAND - Mil Lucille R. Aspinall of Richland, formerly of Delton passed away Wednesday morning Jan. 28.2004. Lucille was born April 17. 1921 in Urbandale, the daughter of Ora and Margaret (Nolan) Mann.. She had been a Richland resi­ dent for 19 yean and was employed at the of Middleville. Charie* (Yvonne) Aspinall of Freeport. Martin (Cindy) Aspinall of Middleville, and Kevin (Carrie) Aspinall of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; two great grand­ children; mother, Vada Aspinall of Hastings; and friends. Floyd Aspinall; daughter, Annette Sue Aspinall; and sister. Barbara Forman. The funeral service was held on Monday. Feb. 2 at the Freeport Uniled Brethren Church with Pastors Harold Price and Brian Allbright officiating. Burial was in Puller Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. all the wonderful times you gave us. You will always be missed. Your Loving Wife. Dorothy & Family Area obituaries continued page Koops . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 5,2004 - Page 7 Volunteer Center planning ‘Have a Heart’ fund-raiser The Volunteer Center of Barry County United Way will have its annual "Have a Heart" fund-raiser Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday. Feb. 14, at the Slate Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. Red. heart-shaped balloons will b a sold during the two days for $5 apiece, and pro­ ceeds will! go to the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center endowment fund. Besides the balloon.attached will be an aasmueut of coupons from Bany County ana bustnr sari and sweet treats. The rimes of the sales wiU be 6:30 am. to 1 pjn. and 3 to 6 pjn. Friday. Feb. 13. and 9 ajn. to noon Saturday. Feb. 14. Busificsscs mg the Bany County United Way Volunteer Center by participating include Airway Oxygen. Alfresco's, Annie's Health Food. Barry Cleaners, Burger King. Delton Floral, Double A Cookie Co.. Felpausch Glik's. Hastings Floral. McDonald's. Mexican Connexion. Sajo's, State Grounds. Taco Bell and Wendy's. The Community Service Learning class at Hastings High School also is assisting with this project. Balloons may be purchased for friends, family, co-workers, etc. To place a pre-order, call Bonnie Hogoboom at (269) 945-2006. Pre-orders $25 or more can be delivered free of charge on cither Friday or Saturday. Schecks to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Former residents Al end Marilyn Scheck were surprised with an early 50th wedding anniversary celebration given by their chil­ dren during a recent visit when all could be home. Allen George Scheck and Marilyn Jeanine Carder were married Dec. 26, 1953 in the Baptist parsonage by Rev. William Malinowski pastor of the First Baptist Church of Traverae City. They met at Northwestern Michigan College, where they were among the first class of students to attend. The maid of honor, Joy (Kyser) Smeltekop of Traverse City, was also a student in the first class at NMC. The best man waa Bruce Banninger of Kewadin. Marilyn's parents were Everitt O. snd Carmen J. (Ross) Carder of Traverse City, Mich. Al's parents were Erwin H. and Katharine (Weiher) Scheck of Torch Lake and Traverse City. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents: after which they left for Pl Lewis, Wash., where Al was stationed in the U.S. Army. They crossed the Straits of Mackinac on a car ferry; and when they returned home in 1955, the Mackinac Bridge was under construction. Those of their family present were. Vent and Celeste Scheck and children, Allen and twins. Katharine and Christa of Eaton Rapids. Mich.; Susan (Harry) of Tucson, Ariz.; Bruce and Ann Scheck and children, Natural family planning starts Feb. 18 Tbm and Asm Feldpausch. certified leachen of Natural Family Hanning (NFP). sse offering a course series in Hastings. <ir_ a .--J-,. r?_k. •o Dcginning weanesaay, reo. io. The Sympto-Thermal method teaches couples bow to observe, crosscheck, and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. The Feldpausches claim that NFP is helpful to either avoid or achieve pregnancy and avoids putting chemicals into the woman's body, where negative side effects can include blood dots, increased blood pressure and undesirable weight gain. Some studies are linking use of the birth control pill with breast cancer, cervical cancer, and liver tumors and a possible link between vasectomies and higher incidences of Committee seeks nominations for NHss Delton'04 Nominations for candidates to secs the Misa Delton 2004 title started this week and wiU continue through Friday, Feb. 20. Any young lady in grades 9-11 who attends Delton Kellogg High School or who lives in the school district and is attending a different school program is eligible. Anyone can make a nomination. “We encourage individuals, teachers, rela­ tives,' Meads, employers, service organiza'flohs and'businesses to nominate a candi­ date." said Cindy Thompson, Miss Delton program coordinator. The page anr for the selection of this year's Mias Delton and her four court members will be held at 7 pjn. Thursday, March 25. in the Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium. The public is invited to attend, and there is no admission charge. The pageant is sponsored again this year by Chippie Realty with flowers donated by Dorian Floral. During the year of their reign. Miss Dehon and court members will do moodily commu­ nity service projects. Some of the service projects will be fundraisers. All money earned will be donated back to a local charity or service group of their choice. They serve as Delton's community ambassadors throughout the year and reign over Founders Weekend to be held Friday and Saturday Aug. 13-14. The Miss Delton winner will receive a $500 educational scholarship and * 16- by 20-inch portrait and frame by Herb Doster. Hiotognpber. The four winning court mem­ bers wiU receive $100 Savings Bonds. All winners will receive personalized Delton Founders Weekend shirts from Katie and Christy's MidLakes Screenprinting and Activewear. Nomination forms are available at the Delton High School office, Delton District Library. Felpausch. National City Bank. Sajce and Katie and Christy’s MidLakes Screenprinting and Activewear. The forms are not necessary if a person sends the nomi­ nee's name, address, grade level and phone number to Miss Delton 2004, P.O. Boz 444. Delton, Mich 49046. (Please include your name, address and phone number in case the commitlee has any questions). For more information, please call the infor­ mation hotline (269) 623-2020. prostate oncer. The couple says that the method works with irregular cycles and can be practiced throughout a couple's fertile years without health risks. It's also immediately reversible and costs less than other forms of birth control. The Feldpausches teach under the guidance of the Couple to Couple League. International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teaching NFP in North America. To register, call 269-948-2148. The $70 course fee includes instructions and materials. Oaks to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary George and Dorothy Oaks will be celebrat­ ing their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 7, 2004. They were married in Elgin. Texas while George was in the U.S. Army. They lived and worked in Hastings all their working years. George worked at E.W. Bliss for 40 years; Dorothy worked there the last 13 yean before retiring. They have spent the last 23 winters in Florida and the last seven years full-time there. triplets. Melia, Michael and Robbie of Kalamatoo. Mich.; and Todd Scheck and fianed, Danielle Thornbury of Wyoming. Mich. They also have two step-grandchil­ dren, Michael Mendel and Michelle (Kyle) Foster, and step-great-granddaughter, Jade Foster, all of Tucson. Ariz. GIRL, Paige Gladys, bom at Spectrum Health on Dec. 28.2003 al 8:37 pjn. to Steve and Katie Green of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Sylas Logan, boro at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 11. 2004 at 1:04 ajn. to Angela Rollins and Brian Bennett of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Reed-McGeehan wed Laura Jean Reed and Richard James Mrflrehaii were trailed m marriage Samrday, June 21,2003. with a brnitifiil outdoor cere­ BOY, Quinnton Tyler Ivan, born at Pennock GIRL, Lindsey Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 23. 2004 at 8-04 pjn. to Hospital on Jan. 23. 2004 at 12:26 pjn. to Sandra and Thomas Herren of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Charisma and Donald Gostnell of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inchs BOY, Blake Daniel, bora at Pennock Hospital GIRL, Rylie Launa, born at Pennock on Jan. 20. 2004 at 11.07 p.m. to Brim acd Kristi Lincoln of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 incties long. f Hospital on Jan. 20, 2004 at 2.-08 p.m. to Ashley and Benjamin Williams of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 Ibr: 2 ozs. and 20 inches GIRL, Taylor Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19.2004 at 5:10 p.m. to Julie and Perry Owen of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 3/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Bailey Victoria, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17, 2004 at 4:16 p.m. to Scon and Nicole Lewis of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Cody Allen, boro at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10, 2004 at 6:58 p m. to Carrie and Jason Service of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. IS ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. mony at The English Inn of Baton Rapid*. Michigan. Pastor John Downing officiating the aervice al the Pergola alongside the Grand River. Parents of the couple are David and Nancy Reed of Middleville, and Dr James and Annelicse McGeehan of Owosso. Grandparents in attendance were Vera and Dori* Bjork of Lake Odemi feidrhyllii Reed long. of Freeport Matron of honor was Deanna Brown, slater of the bride. Maid of honor war Sara Wright best friend of the bride. Best man was Nick Ramos, friend of the groom and groomsman wm Matt Buck, good friend of the couple. Ushers were Tyler and Alec McGeehan, the grooms tons. Master of ceremonies wm Chock Brown, brother-in-law of the bride, and emetines of ceremonies was Jennifer Ramos, friend of the GIRL, Ashleigh Kay. born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20. 2004 st 9:59 p.m. to Gregg and Barbara Meaecar Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Paige Ann. burn at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22. 2004 at 9:39 p.m. to Patrick and Emily McKee of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. Immediately following the ceremony a beautiful dinner reception wm held at The English Inn. The couples marriage was blessed by Father Kolenaki of St Paul Parish of Owosso that evening. Rick and Laura flew to Italy for their honeymoon. They risked many famous sites near Rome and AaaiaL They attended mam at the Vatican with Pope John PnuL The couple will make their new GIRL, Carissa Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 25, 2004 at 8:27 am. to Pamela and Jeremy Strouse of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Robert James, born al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19, 2004 al 1:28 pjn. to Darrell and Valerie Slaughter of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Eric Jason Delton Goldsmith, Roswitha-Clarissa and Butzbach. Opl. Germany. David Lee Keeler. Jr.. Hastings and Keri Jo Bartoo, Hastings. Rodney Ernest Robbins, Hastings and Doris Louise Keller, Wayland. Richard Albert Dean. Nashville and home in Owosao, Mich. BOY, Cody Michael, boro at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8. 2004 at 1:57 p.m. to Karrie Kollar and Aaron Ripley of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2.6 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Trenton Joseph, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 15. 2004 at 7:14 p.m. to Shannon Hawthorne and Doug Lynch of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 3/4 inches long. Bobbie Jo Peterman. Nashville. Donald Gonsalves. Nashville and Roberta Lee Wood. Nashville. Edward Brock, Hastings and Lonnie Candace Belle Strouse, Hastings. James Jay Browne. Shelbyville and Dena Lee McDuff. Shelbyville. Brian Jon Osbun, Middleville and Shawna Viletta Shilton. Middleville. Chad Martin Curtis. Nashville and Cone Looking For o printer? Lee Augustine. Nashville. Elwin Charles Holmes. Delton and Lori The Lynne Beal. Delton. Stacy Allen Curtis. Hastings and Tonya inSno** npany Marie Briseno. Hastings. Carl Andres Hobert Jr.. Hastings and Pamela June Healy, Hastings. Johnny T. Landis. Woodland and Cathy Nanette Root, Woodland. Stephen Shane Aukerman, Otsego and Jodi Beth Eggleston. Plainwell. Full Service From Start to Finish! Leo Donley. Dowling and Tuesday, February 17th - 11am to 7pm Jacqueline Ann Simmons. OliveL Lewis Tyrrel. Wayland Tuesday, February 17th Nutses like Laura give Spectrum Health the incredible power of healing In return, we empower Laura and all of our nurses with diverse and challenging opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Come see what it’s like to get what you need as part of the strongest healthcare system in western Michigan. and Terri Lee Schmidt, Eaton Rapids. Jeffrey Nursing Open House NURSING OPEN HOUSE Butterworth Hospital (West Auditorium) 100 Michigan Street NE Downtown Grand Rapids Kevin Dale Geiger. Lake Odessa and Scott Power# Spectrum Health Nursing Careers Marcia Bess Michael. Wayland. Brian Theodore Seavolt. Hastings and Patricia Ann White. Hastings. 616-391-3222 or 800-347-5455 Unable to attend? Apply online www.spectrum-healdi.org or forward your resume to: ... careers@spectrum-health.org Thomas Paul Wood III. Nashville and Deborah Lynn Brauer. Nashville. Matthew Charles Rose, Hastings and Jennifer Dawn Loose. Hastings. » �P»ja a - Thursday, February 5, 2004 - rite Hasangs Bannar There was a fine speaker and other items on the program. Both men and women attended last year. Gentlemen are welcome. Reine Peacock turned 89 years old last week. In observance of the occasion, her daughter and three sons took her lo lunch at the Comer Landing Sunday. Jan. 25. Son Hany Peacock and Helen of Westphalia look her to lunch last Friday. Jan. 30. Her sis­ ters were unable lo come because of the frigid There wi l be a spaghetti dinner Friday. Feb. 6, at Fellowship Hall sponsored by the missions committee of Central United Methodist Church to benefit the youth work mission trip to West Virginia in June. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The meal will include spaghetti with two types of sauce. gasR bread, salad, dessert, beverages. This is foe night of a Lakewood High School home basketball game against Haslett. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Feb. 14. The speaker will be John Waite, with a program focusing on Scandina, .an ruseari<i.T>iose who wish to be part of the 2004 class of First Families of Ionia County arc urged lo begin work on their applications The enrollment closes on Sept. 1. Librarian Connie Teachwonh reports that preparations have begun for the second annu­ al Festival of Tables scheduled for March 27 at St Edward's Family Center. The initial fes­ tival last year was a huge success, with unique table decoration- and a nice meal. weather. The Grand Rapids Press last week pub lished an obituary for Mrs. Ruth Houtman. 89. The Houtinans ran the bowling alley in Lake Odessa during the 1950s. Their children were Margie Smith of Rockford. William of Ann Arbor. James of Florida and Robert of New Mexico. Her husband. Henry, died in 1990. Long overdue, this item should have been included weeks ago — Vera Ruth Crothers. 64, of Lansing died Dec. 26. She was preced­ ed in death by her husband in 1985 and her father-in-law. Bruce Crothers of Woodland, a year ago now. She is survived by her daugh­ ter. Ruth Ann Crothers. and son. Richard Marr, her mother-in-law, Edna Crothers of Vermontville, and tisler-in-law. Joy Angel, two brothers, sister Dora Hickerson of Hastings and another sister in Kentucky. Edward Lane of Jordan Lake Rond turned 101 years old last on Friday, Jan. 30. His house­ keeper. Lois Curtiss, has twice been hospital­ ized so he has managed on his own during her absence. The monthly flea market is returning to the VFW Hall Feb. Band 14. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. The program will be a slide show that portrays "Lake Odessa Then and Now," with scenes of how the village used to look before changes were made to buildings and 'docks. Visitors always are welcome to attend. In appreciation of a donated heart ten yean ago. Glemt Desgranges arranged for a commercial sign to mounted oa a con­ spicuous spot on M-50 west of the village urging organ donations It mounted on a bant on the former Aldrich farm. Marie Pickens was moved Tuesday from the Tendercare nursing center to Meadow Dear Annie: I’m a father nd single parent My young adult daughter has Down Syndrome, at does a male friend of hers, "Randy" Each month, there is a dance for the mentally disabled in our area. Usually. Randy's mother and I alternate driving them to and from foe dance. Last month, when Randy came to the door to get my daughter. I noticed a horrible odor, but I didn't say any­ thing. When I picked the kids up from the dance, the smell in the car was so bed that my daughter let down her car window. After some Irritation. I called Randy's mother and told her about the odor. She said, "OK," but soon called me back, saying there was something seriously wrong with me and our 23-year friendship was over. Should I have kept my mouth shut? - Confidential in Dear Confidential: You did nothing wrong. Let's hope this woman simply was having a stressful day. It would be a shame to lore a 23-year friendship because she was too embarrassed to understand that you were try­ ing to help her eon. Fleaae ptame her and give her a rheme to reconsider her harsh reaction. Care confused Dear Annie: My mother-in-law recently was moved to an assisted-living facility that specializes in the cate of Alzheimer's patients. She was seen by several specialists who all agreed Mom is no lostjer able to take cate of herself. For her owu protection, she needed constant supervision. The facility she moved into is very nice. She has a private room, and the wonderful staff attends to her every need. The problem is that some of her children ate in deep denial about her need to be there and it has tom the family apart One daughter will call and any, "Mom, you don't need to be in font place. You ought to be hi your own hone." Comments like that keep Mom from adjusting to her new surroundings and make wuvw, youngsters rK»om, Brennan Klynstra and Jenna Klynstra at Central United Methodist Church made a scqte model of the temple at Jerusalem | the QtaUMJDtecovery her angry at those siblings who agopized Over '..ahs .fori tian to place her there. They keep her riled up to the point where she calls the other siblings and leaves hurtful messages on their classes. Rags mark the priests’ court, the women's court on a lower level and court of the Gentiles beyond. They wore their hard hats as they worked on their project. answering machines. The siblings now rc’use to talk to one another about their nsetner became every conversation ends in a full-blown tegument. This was once a very close-taut family, and it is devastating for all concerned to aee what is happening Can you help us? - Sad Outsider Right, Glenn Desgranges of Lake Odessa, himself a recipient of a heart transplant to prolong his life, had this message placed conspicuously on a local bam to remind motorists and other passersby of the the benefits of being an organ donor. in Washington Dear Washington: Our hearts are breaking for you. The siblings need to get out from the middle of this argument Enlist the help of those specialists, and have them explain to the recalcitrant siblings why your mother-in-law needs to be in the care facility. Unless one of Michigan Home Fbkce Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Ont Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park Odor offense EJ E5 E5 E5 YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! E5 YES! E5 YES! X) OOPS! (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Dinnerauction to benefit Green Gables A fund-raising dinner and auction to bene­ fit Green Gables Haven, the new domestic violence shelter for Barry County, is set for Saturday. Feb. 14. The event is being underwritten by Hastings City Bank, so the tickets are 100% tax deductible. The Valentine's Day dinner and auction will be held at the Hastings Country Club where a social hour, silent auction and cash bar will start the evening at 6 pjn. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Following dinner, a speaker will talk about her experience with domestic violence. Armour Auction Service will start the live auction around 8:30 p.m. Rose Hendershot, with Photographic Memory, will be available for formal portraits, and the proceeds will be the kids is willing to take Mom into his or her own home, they should not encourage her confusion and anger. Once they understand how much harm they are doing, they might be more supportive. stcuc tns power Dear Annie: This is for "Losing It in California," who is caring for her husband's 4-year-old niece. The child's mother drops the girl off with friends or relatives and doesn't bother to pick her up. "Losing* wants to pro­ tect the child. Please tell her to draw up a simple power of attorney. This will give her temporary cus­ tody of the child and allow her to make deci­ sions about medical care, education and disci­ pline whenever the girt isn't with her mother. Mom should sign it in front of a notary. In fart, it's a good idea for any relative who fre­ quently cares for a child to have such a power of attorney in case of emergency. You can get the forms from a lawyer or download them from the Internet - Mom in All but Name Dear Mom: Thank you for the excellent suggestion. Readers, take note. the event. The Green Gables Haven Board is still looking for contributions for both the silent and live auction. Please contact Jennifer Richards, 945-0526, if interested in con­ tributing to the auction. The Green Gables shelter plans to open March 31. Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old boy living in the Midwest. I am a bag fan of the politi­ cally charged band ’Rage Against the Machine.* Even though the bend broke up, I still like their music. The problem is, their CDs have 'Parental Advisory" wsrmags on them because of bad language. My parents do not allow me so buy these CDs, yet I am permitted to see and bay Rratod movies with the sssk words. I do not swear at all, and don't plan rat starting, but my parenu still think these CDs somehow wiU be bed for me. I have looked high and low for ediled or 'dean* versions of these CDs. but have net found any. 1 don't see what is wrong with bay­ ing their music, but my parenu do. Phare UU me what s right - Kid in the Midwest Dear Midwest: Perhaps your parenu dis­ agree with "Rage's* politics, but they am being hypocritical if the only compiaiat is that the bend uses foul language. Some rock bands use their freedom of expression to espouse hatred and violence, and the truth is, the music you regularly limee to has a greaser effect on your attitude dam you might think. That label rating is one way for paresis to that r mine if the mesic has such objectionable material in it - bm ifs not the only way TUk to your pareau about the band. Let them hear the music or tend die lyrics. You ate old enough to learn how to make responsfoie decisions oa your own, but for now, the final word betaugs so yom folks. nLflLffnsr UK DKTnuay DM .. Dpr Annie; .Mymothor west todfansr last week with several other aeninr citizens was one lady's birthday. The birth­ day girl selected the restaurant, and it was understood that everyone would pay for her own meal. The birthday girt ordered flowers and handed them out to everyone. When it was time for the bin, the reatnmm refined to divide it up between 15 patrons, so everyone figured out their own portion of <he meal and tip. They passed their money to the birthday girl, who put the tab on her credit card. Here's the problem. When the money was counted, there was a little extra left over. One person suggested each guest get a bat of foe money beck. The birthday girl however; became angry, saying the others should have offered to pay for her meal (they did not). Therefore, she thought she should heap foe extra money as reimbursement for foe Bow­ ers. My mother is upact over the ttisaraaioa foe incident has caused. What do you dank of this mess? - Lexington. S.C. Dear Lexington: How natch money wm left over? It would have been both generous and appropriate to give the extra cash to foe birthday girl as a treat to cover foe coal at her meal (not as reimbursement for the flowers the flowers were gifts to her friends). If foe extra cash wm a substantial amount per per­ son, however, the money should have been refunded. Dumpster dedgM Dear Annie: I recently read with great interest the letters about "dumpster diving* (aka treasure bunting). Perhaps your readers would be amused to learn that I have won a Hawaiian vacation far two (valued at $9,600) on someone rise's dis­ carded Vermont Stale Lottery ticket that I found in the trash. This was a losing ticket that I entered in a Recycle and Win, Second Chance Drawing - and I won. - RJL, Huntington. Vt Dear RJL: We are impressed with yom lock - and yom willingness to sift through other people's garbage for treasures. donated to Green Gables Haven. Tickets, which are $40 per person, are available for purchase at the Call Center at Hastings City Bank. Tickets also may be purchased by calling Sandi Drummond. (269) 945-9866. She also may be contacted for more information about Roge against ban PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Congratulations. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Am Landers cobam. Please r mail your questions to anniesmailbox9comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find ota more about Arnie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ can Mayi 269-945*6280 Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! HUNTING PLUS if J-Ad GopHcs North Of Haatiaga Oat M-43 CATE, INC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 5.2004 — Page • A History of Woodland Township, Barry County V Dy yOyvc Louisville. Ky.. on Nov. 3. 1862. A History of Woodland, Township. Barry County V. as written by A.W. Dillenback for the Woodland News in 1911. This manuscript was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given At Daniel Dillenback'; death, he had two sons and two daughters yet unmarried. His oldest son. George, enlisted in Company 1. to us by the late Catherine Lucas. We have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions, but have had sev­ Woodland. Joshua Dillenback. well-known to the most of our readers, lived on a pan of the old farm for many years and then sold out and lived a retired life for many years in this village and is now living in Isabella County. eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W'. Dillenback writes: 26th Michigan Infantry, and was killed in the latter part of the Civil War in a battle. The oldest daughter is the wife of Jacob Velte of Later on they went to Iowa and fanned for Mich. Moses Wadley, who was father-in-law of a while. A few yean later they moved to Mancelona, Mich., went into business and were quite wealthy at their death. Those who yet remember Moses J. Dillenback will recall to memory that he was one of the most Daniel Dillenback. was killed in 1848 by a falling tree in Dillenback's farm. The tree was chopped down by Charles and Jerome Palmerton. This was about the fust fatal accident in Woodland and he was the fust devoted Christian men in this community. About the latter part of 1847 Daniel Dillenback came from Steuben County. N.Y, and settled on the east side of Section adult to be buried in the north or Cemetery No. 1. The fust person buried in that ceme­ tery was Martha Ann, the little daughter of John Potts who died Sept 19.1846. I Agri 28,1911 14 from the farm now owned and occupied by Fred Wagner Jr. He was somewhat advanced in yean when be came here, and did not live many yean, not long enough to get his farm all improved. His widow laser on was married to Horatio Sacked They lived together until 1862 when Sackett enlisted in Company C„ 2lit Michigan Infantry, but died of disease at April 27,1911 Isaac Hoit. Lant Otto. Amos Wheeler and the first German Families - The Beginning of this Village There were two or three pioneer families who settled in Woodland between 1840 and 1843 that should have been mentioned in farm on the west side of Jordan Lake. Selling again he bought a farm in Odessa, remaining on this farm until his wife died. He. then being about 80 years old or more, sold again and went to live with his son at Boyne Falls a short distance this side of Petoskey. However, he died in a few years after and was brought back here for burial. We may mention him again in future items when we record the accident on Jordan Lake by drowning. John Otto, a brother to one above men­ tioned, came to Woodland about the same time and commenced pioneering on the farm where Samuel D. Katherman now lives. He also was a quiet and industrious citizen. He remained on this farm for a number of years and sold out. moving over into Ionia County and I think has been dead for many years. The whereabouts of his family I am unable to Smith Brothers, Velte & Co. Elevate < Willard Bolton, Manager Cotts Grove. Michigan There was one Isaac Hoit. who was a brother , to Mrs. Lovewell. Hoit fust settled on the east side of Section 15. across the way from Edwin Stairs. He lived there for some years and then sold out lo Conrad Hanes. He then located on Section 10 and remained on this farm a number of years and sold out to George Mauch, the farm now occupied by Frank Jordan. He then went west and remained there for some years. Again selling out be came back and locat­ say. Amos Wheeler, who was a brother of Acy Wheeler, previously mentioned, was former­ ly a resident of Steuben County, N.Y. but in 1834 moved to Washentaw County, Mich., and in 1845, he moved to Woodland and set­ tled on the east part of the late E.P. Barnum farm across the road from Robert Landis. He remained on this farm for a number of years until after his wife died. He then sold out and lived at a number of different places, finally moving near “St. Joe" on the lake shore and died there at a ripe old age. He was father of Pascal Wheeler, who is living with his son, Herman Wheeler, the liv­ ery man of this village. Pascal P. is now get­ ed in the south west pan of Barry County and remained there until death and he was very old when he died. His wife died about two years ago. Hoit did lots of moving around during his life time, and well they could for his family was quite small as they only had 19 children of which 14 are yet living. Our next to mention was Lansford W. Otto ting somewhat advanced in years, being past 80 years of age but is quite active yet. both mentally and physically. Where now yet stands our beautiful little village, known as Woodland, was prior to 1847 a dense forest, but during the latter part of that year John McArthur, as was previous­ who settled on Section 9, the farm now owned and occupied by Willard Jordan. He lived on this farm tor many years and was an industrious man and in fact he had to be. for he was like many other pioneers, he had a large family of children that had to be fed and clothed. Those of our settlers who remember Lant Otto will call to memory the fact that he was one of the finest men that ever lived in Woodland. After selling the farm above men­ tioned he moved to Rutland Township, this county farmed for a few years and again, sold out and came back, bought the Bowers previous items. selections: • “Great Decisions'* discussion group — Eight topics for winter 2004, Tuesdays, Feb, 10,17.24, March 2,9,16,23.30 from noon lo 2:30 p.m. at the KCC campus west of Hastings. Presenter will be Eileen Oehler. Fee is $25. From video, reading material and dis­ cussion, participants will be actively engaged in foreign policy issues. Topics thi« year are: The Media and Foreign Policy; The Philippines: Dilemma* of Renewed Security Ties; Weapons of Mass Destruction: What Now After 9/11; Europe Today: a Triple Challenge; Muslin Diversity: its Challenges to U.S. Policy; U.S.-Latin American Relations Post 9/11; Middle East Political Reform; Public Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign Join retired Hastings instructor and band director for a music experience. This threepart series will introduce participants to the world of marching bands and the Drum Corps International. Participants will learn about marching band music selection; the emotion­ al impact one has on various styles of music. youngest daughter died when a yoang lady. The third family wm Christian Boride Sr. He settled on Section 14. on five aero, of land he purchased of Michael ho a Wai fe for eight dollars per acre. Thia wm about aB the money the entire family had. They bed two sons and four daughters. Mn. Michal Smith is the oldest. The other* ate Mn. Jacob Reiser. Mrs. John Beumer of Hastings, deceased, and Mrs. John M. Reiser. The youngest, George, ia a farmer near Marshall, Mich. The oldeat eoa, Christian, died only a short time ago. The farm and surroundings where hie widow and son. George, now live, is sufficiem proof of his prosperity and success while in Woodland. You must lake into consideration fee fed that when these three families landed hl Woodland over 39 yean ago, fer from ftnir native home, not srqnamted wife onr can­ toms, none of them could speak fee BM*rit language. Regardless of ail feeae dieafeteotages that confronted these Genua papfe on every hand when they first era hose, sft three families have daring all feau yaa. been grand and good dtiseaa and base suc­ ceeded well. Jacob F. Vehe ■ ngaaM fee second wealthiest fanner in Woodand. The first death to occur by feounba in any of our lakes that we know of wa aiaa 1852 when Edwin Lovewell, a yoafefhi sen Rowlader. He came from Dansville, N.Y.. and carried on the first pioneer black­ smithing shop until 1823 when he sold out to Melchior Baitinger, one whom we shall speak of again in future items. of Nebemiah Lovewell. went oa to Juaftaa In 1852. the first German settlers direct from the mother country came to Woodland­ -three families, who are as follows: Error - In last week's item "IMSappeared in the locating of AJ. Mautoo when it should have been 1848. Our typaees- Jacob Velte Sr., who was a brother to Mrs. Rowlader, settled on the farm owned and ter, being left-handed, probably got fee fig­ ures in left-handed. t Continued Next Week) Lake to fish in a baric canoe and by aae means the slender craft ivMapeet and he fril a victim to drowning before anyone knew fee re>l situation. occupied by his son. Jacob F. Velte. He had two sons and two daughters. The other son Drill design is the focus of the second session. This novel, published in 1948 and set in South Africa just before the formal begin­ Learn the importance of spacing, staging, basic forms and the integration of the ele­ nings of apartheid, is Oprah Winfrey's second ments to the overall performance. See the selection since she resumed her Book Club by deciding to select classic novels. The course j Drum Corp International performers in action via tape. In the Ml session, team how to wUl examine the historical aad ■pereonal > issues that prompted Alan Paton to write the novel. Paton's unique writing styles that reflect his memorable characters will be explored, as will his various themes and ideas that capture the essence of his "beloved coun­ try•' • Marching Bands and Drum Corps. Fridays, Feb. 20,27 March 5, 10 a.m. to noon. Presenter Jack Bender. Fee: $10. daughter was the wife of George Smith Sr. of Woodbury. The second daughter wm fee wife of John Schaibly of Carlton, doceuMd. The third daughter is the wife of Jacob F. Velte. The fourth daughter is the wife of Jacob Hildinger of Woodbury. The fifth or ly mentioned, made a little improvements where Mr. Wesley Meyers now lives. However, the first thing erected towards the springing up of a country town was a blacksmith shop built by John N. Snyder in 1849. He was a son-in-law of Michael ILR winter classes starting up at KCC Hastings campus Kellogg Community College and the Institute for Learning in Retirement plan sev­ eral learning opportunities with classes for men and women ages 50 and older. These dashes dd not require' any prerequiift'Milr. iin TAi-'* 1.: li’.ra .; . “ a, _ J.. sites, nor are mere grades or nomewont. Individuals are invixd to join for the love of learning. The following are winter term class was George Velte, who has been dead for a number of years, and who was father of John velte. the postmaster. The oldest daaglMer was the wife of Fred Wagner Sr., deceased. The second daughter was the wife of Covad Haines Jr. Both are dead. 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Now the Saxons have that first league win. and have won two of their last three ball Sports Editor The Saxon vanity boy*' basketball team never got down on itself after falling behind 17-1 in the first quarter Tuesday at Wayland, and pulled out a 61-51 victory. games. “It’s especially nice the way we did it." said Saxon conch Don Schils. “Being down 17-1 in the firn quarter, and then they played three fantastic quarters. The best we played all year in a game that was defiantly very physical." Hastings spread its scoring around with four player* ending the game in double-fig­ ure*. led by T\ler Tiithill’s 15 points. Joey Aspinall and Justin Pratt each added 12 points, and Drew Bowman tossed in ten. "We turned the ball over quite a few times and gave up a few offensive rebounds that led directly to baskets during the first quarter and it just avalanched." A* bad as the Saxons played through the opening minutes, they played that well as the game progressed. It took a lot of offense to dig out of the early hole, but a tremendous defensive effort as well. "Our defense really stepped up," said Schils. “We had to get quite a few stops in a row." Mike Rader, who led Wayland with 25 point* in the firn meeting, was held to 16 point* by Pratt and the swarming team defense of the Saxons. Rader had just one point in the second half. Pratt and Aspinall sparked the Saxons with hustle plays and good work on the glass. Bowman provided a steady hand on offense, and Josh Maurer, Brandon Johnson, Adam Case, and Dan Hodges provided support off the bench, while Saxon senior Drew Whitney was dealing with foul trouble the entire night “Il was just everybody," said Schils. "Everybody on the lean' did something posi­ tive during the game." On offense the Saxon* attacked the Wildcat The Panthers improved their Kalamazoo Valley Association record lo 3-4 with a 53-47 win over Hackett. "That was a huge win for us." said Delton coach Mike Mohn. “We’ve kind of been on a downward slide for a little bit" The Panthers poured in 21 points in the fourth quarter, which included connecting on seven of nine attempts from the free throw line. The Panther* were 15 of 19 from the line for the night "We haven’t been getting to the line very much, and it was mice to knock those down in the end." said Mohn. Farrell led Delton with 15 points, and Brandon Link bad a tremendous second half off the bench. Link scored eight points, had seven rebounds, and three blocked shots. Mohn said, John Noto was big at the free throw line down the stretch for the Panthers. "I'm just real proud we showed up and it is kind of good for the kid* to get a win." said Mohn. It was a trig turnaround for the Panthers after last Friday’s 69-34 loss at Kalamazoo Christian. Delton fell behind 18-7 in the opening quarter, then saw the deficit pushed to 36-18 by the half. “You get that down to a team with that much talent and its a tough bole to dig out of." said Mohn. There were also bright spots from the Panther bench though. "Brandon Lester, who hasn't gotten a whole lot of minute* this year, just played like a wild man. I was real proud with how he flew around defensively and got some boards. He and Corrie Latta probably put forth the most effort tonight." In the scoring column, Farrell again led Delton with ten points, while Younglove tossed in nine. The Panthers have a few more tough KVA games ahead as they visit Parchment on Friday and Paw Paw Tuesday. “We need to get the ball rolling here, being halfway through the season." said Mohn. Delton is currently 4-7 overall. Next Wednesday DK hosts a nonconference game with Bellevue. Saxon senior Draw Whitney Ms Rte brakes In front of Dalton's Zac Cutoart before Iking up a shot In the first halt. (Photo by Brett Bremer) D. earning 24 fine throw attempts in the ball Denon's Jeff foungkrve crashes into Saxon Adam Case as the Panthers put on a furious rafiy to comeback In the second half last Wednesday In Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) game. "We've had decent success this year when we've shot over 20 free throws," said Schils, who was happy to ree his team being aggres­ sive on the offensive end. After trailing 17-7 at the end of one quarter, the Saxons worked the deficit down to 29-25 in the late stages of the second quarter. Wayland hit a three just before the half-time buzzer, but it didn't discourage the Saxons. Hastings finally got to the top of the moun­ tain late in the third quaster with a 42-41 lead, but Wayland had another buzzer beater left to take a one-point lead into the final quarter. “Despite that, we felt like we had the mnmmium," said Schils The Saxons didn't cany the momentum from but Wednesday's win over Delton Kellogg into the league contest at Byron Center on Friday. The Bulldogs pulled off p a strajkte.'jSed^^ "Wicooid- n't hit anything 4nd Btoon Center had • lot to do with that" Just promise to keep your daws on the Eagles A conference change can accomplish great things. Middleville’s biggest rival* for the longest time have been Wayland. Caledonia, and Hasting*. Thanks to the new O-K Conference alignment the teams are guaranteed to meet, and the meeting* they have mean a little bit more. Not only that, tboae meeting* happen more often in sports like basketball where the teams play home-and-borne series The school* in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association are now contemplating similar changes. Actually, it sound* like the change* they are hopeful for are more like the changes that happened with Lakewood and their Lansing area opponents. "The SMAA is Bill together." said Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gomer. "We would like to an stay together. Thing* are still wide open. We have been looking to add a couple more teams to our league to compete at the top and the bottom, and maybe have two tier* or more in the league if more schools can be included " The O-K Conference broke into sections based on school size and geography, and it ha* worked out great But the SMAA is not the O-K Conference. They would need some help. It took schools from the Ingham County League, the Capital Circuit League, the Capital Area Conference, and Ionia from the Mid Michigan Athletic Conference to build the current Capital Area Activities Conference, with three divisions based mainly on size. The SMAA schools currently make up son of an umbrella on the south side of Lansing. Each community is roughly 30 miles away from the city, meaning a trip from one side of the umbrella to the other is a good sized trip. Most of the schools inside that umbrella are now joined together in the CAAC. Most of them are larger schools too. There are only so many small schools in a given area. Right now in the SMAA Leslie, Dansville. Bellevue, Olivet, and Maple Valley are all Class C schools, while Morrice, Webberville, and Lansing Christian are Class D schools. There can be a big difference between Class C and Class D schools. This year the max­ imum enrollment tor a Class C school is 496 students. Class D goes from 232 students or less. “A couple of schools have said we need to move on because we just can't compete the way we thought we could." said Gomer. There are lots of factor* being taken into account. With the exceptions of Holland Christian in the O-K Gold and maybe even Lakewood in the CAAC'r Division 3 the geography of the moves looks pretty good. Unless Maple Valley got together with teams in Battle Creek or more on the west side of Lansing. I don't see how they can improve their travel time significantly. 1 left messages, but was unable to get a hold of Maple Valley Athletic Director Mike Sparks to find out what be thinks about this idea and what his ideas are. I only ask one thing about the whole process. Whatever happens. Whatever league come* out of this current debate. Maple Valley and Olivet belong in one league. Middleville hasn't always had its biggest rival* in league play. I don't think 1 noticed how crappie that was until now that they are together. Rivalries are important and Maple Valley Oliver is one of the best around. Best of all, it's not just a football thing, the boys' and girls' basketball teams hate to lose to each other, the track teams don't like sharing titles. I expect the main foundation of the SMAA will stay together. The league's schools currently have two years remaining on a contract to stay together. “We have our building blocks here and nothing is changing right now." said Gonser. ♦ Adam Dost playing in the post for the Bulldogs gave the Ssxons fits, and finished with 19 paints on the night. Despite a cold shooting night and their trouble* defending Dorr down low. the Saxon* trailed just 24-23 at half-time. "We started the second half by coming out and turning the ball over real quick, and they got all the momentum," said Schils. The Bulldogs pushed their one-point lead to eight by the end of the period. With how tough things were for the Saxons at Byron Center, and bow horribly the game stated Tuesday at Wayland it made the win over the Wildcat* that much mote sweet. “The kid* have stayed with it They haven't given up," said Schils. The Saxon* are now 1-7 in the O-K Gold and 3-9 overall. Uris Friday they host the Middleville Trojans in another league contest The Trojans topped the Saxon* 79-57 when the two team* met in December. "Middleville is always a dangerous team," Hastings’senior Tyler TutMl gets past Delton's Kris Ogfoebeo for a lay-up in the first half of the Saxons' 69-55 win last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said Schils. “They are one at the better offen­ sive seams in our league. It's always exciring for Hastings playing Middleville on a Friday night I'm sure it's the same for them." The Saxons got their second win of the sea­ son last Wednesday when they knocked off the visiting Delton Panther* 69-55. After a back and forth start to the ball game the Saxon. pulled ahead by 11 points in the second quarter, then began to pot the game away with a 13-0 run early in the third quar­ ter. Seven different Saxons scored in the third quarter, with Tyler Tuthill the only one adding more than two point*. He bad five in the peri­ od a* Hastings built a 49-27 lead. Tuthill fin­ ished with a game high 23 points. The Delton offense was stagnant until Hastings had a twenty-point lead and the reserve* were in for both squads. Hastings had its lead up to as many as 25 point* in the fourth quarter, but Delton had a comeback attempt left The Panthers got solid minutes from Donny Irving. Zac Culbert, Jeff Younglove. Brandon Link, Brandon Lester, and Corrie Latta as they cut the deficit down to 11 points with just under a minute to play. Then the DK reserves got some help from Nathan Farrell who stepped off the bench and knocked down a three lo make it 61-53 with 36.4 seconds left. Farrell led Delton with 18 points on the night The Saxons went a perfect six of six from the free throw line to close out the game, with Case hitting all four of his attempts and Aspinall on two to seal the win for Hastings. Delton KeBogg Round-up The loss to Hastings was one in a line of three frustrating losses for Delton after top­ ping Gull Lake. That string was broken Tuesday however. Delton's Donny Inring looks for help on the offensive end as he’s guarded by Hastings’ Scott Larsen in the second half last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 5. 2004 - Page 11 Viking squads set to meet with CAAC 3 lead on the line Friday night at Lakewood Lakewood's varsity boys' basketball team closed out its first trip through the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 with a 4-1 record by knocking off Lansing Catholic Central on Friday night 62-38. The one blemish on Lakewood's CAAC record came way back on December 19 at Haslett. Since then. Lakewood’s Vikings have won eight ball games in a row. This week they host the Haslett Vikings on Friday. While Lakewood was dominating LCC on Friday night, the other Vikings were suffering their first defeat of the CAAC season to Williamston. The two teams are each 4-1 in the league entering Friday night's game. The Vikings improved their overall record to 10-2 with a 47-30 win over their old Capital Circuit League rivals from Charlotte Trojan junior Jon Yaazai (right) crashes into Caledonia's Tyler Ybema on his way to the basket in Middleville's 79-61 win on Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maroons stop TK’s momentum The turn around Tbcmapple Kellogg'a var­ sity boys' basketball team started last Friday against Caledonia received a blow Tbeaday as the Ttojans were knocked off by Holland Christian 90-60. The Troyans couldn't slow down the Maroon attack which produced at least 20 points in each period. Holland Christian jumped out to a 20-9 lead ia the first quarter, and bumped the lead to 17 points at the half. TK was led by Jon Yeazel who poured in 21 points, while Marie Rolison added 11, and Brett Knight ten. . TooyGugino Christian with 26 with a 5-6 mark erall. and will visit Hastings on Friday night. It was the different mindsets of the two teams that helped push Thomapple Kellogg's Trojans to a 79-61 win over their O-K Gold rival Caledonia Fighting Scots on Friday in Middleville The Trojans had been down since Christmas break, winning just one of five contests including an 81-42 loss to Lakewood two weeks ago where they hit rock bottom. TK found the attitude which got it off to such a quick start this season on Friday. The Trojans were finally winning some lore balls, gening their share of the rebounds, and work­ ing ou defense. "We're stdl the same team we were a week ago," said Trojan coach Kun Holzhueier. “The only things that have changed have been our attitude, our intensity, and our aggressive­ ness. Now we'll see if we can play that way consistently. Hopefully, it's here for good. “We're still not a dominant rebounding, or defensive team, but when we play hard we’re adequate because we can score." The players realized last week that some things needed to change. "We worked hard the last two days in prac­ tice." said Trojan senior Chase VandenBerg. "We deserved this win. We ran a lot last week." The Trojans ran out to the early lead against the Scots. After a back and forth early going, TK outscored the Scots 13-2 down the stretch in the first quarter to build a nine point lead at the end of one. The Trojans then used tough defense and some good passes on the break to build a 31-28 half-time advantage "They just whipped us, and we weren't ready to go." said Caledonia coach Jason VanderWbude. "I think coming in 4-3 we thought we could just come in here and win. what they wanted to do in the first halt It's getting too late in the season to have those missed opportunities." Yeazel and Trevor Manning each had 13 points in the first half for TK. Yeazel led all scorers for the night with 22 points, while Manning finished with 17. Knight was also in double-figures for TK with ten points. "Jon (Yeazel) sets things up by being aggressive and looking to score. He and David (Fmkbeiner) are the players that get it going for us on offense. (Fmkbeiner) played one of his better games al the point He's learning what it takes to play that position for us" Finkbeiner and Yeazel each finished with sis assists for the Trojans. Caledonia was led by senior Brad Swartz’s 18-potnt performance. “(Swartz) did a great job, so did Ryan Rogen, and the Larson brothers." said VanderWoude. “(Swartz) has been injured and he is just getting back in shape, getting back in condition. and he realizes he's only got a few chances left. He wants to make the most of them." Even the smallest winning streak is great for Saxons Hastings' varsity volleyball team is on a roll. The lady Saxons have won two straight O-K Gold contests, including their three game win over Holland Christian last Thursday. After falling in the first game 1I-1S, the Saxons cune back to beat the Maroons 15-12, 15-9 in the next two. -We displayed a lot of teamwork again, from the court to the bench,” said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. “We’re starting to use, and continuing to improve the mental part of the game that was lacking for a big part of the first half of the season.” The mental aspects of the game the coach has been preaching to her players all season seem to finally be setting in. It was most evi­ dent in the serving game for the Saxons Thursday. “We did a lot of smart serving to their weak passers.” said McMahon. No one on the Saxon squad took better advantage of that than Lisa Noteboom who had four aces to lead the team in that catego­ ry. Jamie VanBoven had ten kills, and Katie Lawrence added 16 assists. The passing game was up and down for the Saxons Thursday, but it got a spark from Amanda Sink and Amanda Keeler. “We got a lot of strong consistent passing from (Sink) that helped us through.” said McMahon. The Saxons started off the contest with a 5­ 1 offensive attack, meaning they were using the team with seven rebounds. “This is a big wm for us and this team,” said Farrell. Thelen added nine points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Vikings. Tobias also had five boards. Pat Morris and Tyler Bcglin each scored seven points for Lakewood and each had three steals. “We again had a great effort from our play­ ers coming off the bench.” said Farrell. Brad Benjamin led LCC with 12 points. on Saturday night. The Lakewood defense was terrific in the opening half, allowing the Orioles just five points in each of the first two quarters. But the Vikings trailed 5-2 after one period. “We really struggled to get going offen­ sively in the first quarter.” said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “Our defense however, kept things in perspective.” Travis Willard’s two first quarter points for the Vikings were added to quickly in the sec­ ond. Clint Tobias hit three 3-pointers for Lakewood in the quarter, as the team knocked down five three’s in the quarter and eight in the game. Tobias hit five himself and finished with a game high 19 points. Lakewood made more three’s (8) and more free throws (11 of 15) than field goals (6 of 21) in the game. “It was one of those nights where they took away the inside and we had to rely on our out­ side shooting.” said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. Tobias was also the Vikings leading rebounder with seven. Corey Thelen was the only other Viking with double-digit scoring, he finished with 11 points. The Vikings closed bat the first half of the game strong against the Cougars last Friday to head into the half-time break with a 15point lead. Lakewood outscored LCC 20-7 in the second quarter. “Our defensive intensity really picked up in the second quarter,” said Farrell. “Offensively we missed some opportunities in the first quarter, but in the second everything started clicking.” ‘ . Tobias poured in 18 points for the Vikings, while Willard scored T7 of his own and led qr. . Senior Clint Tobias and the Lakewood Vikings have won eight straight ban games and are looking to take control of the Capital Area Activities Division 3 Friday night when they host Haslett Both teams are currently 4-1 in the league. (File photo by Perry Hardin) Vikas hang with class of ClASs A The Lakewood Vanity Volleyball team went to Grand Rapids Northview Saturday and almost pulled off a huge upset against the third ranked team in Class A Grand . Haven, before falling in three games by the scores of 25-18,21-25.5-15. Lakewood used good defense and tough serving and an offense that kept Grand Haven off balance to give the Buccaneers all they could handle in the semi-finals. "Grand Haven has only lost three games this year, all to Class A number one rated East Kentwood, so to give them that kind of battle is very exciting to all of us. A couple of plays in game two could have given us the win, but they found i weak spot right at the end of that game and won it" And in game 3 they fed the ball to their middle and dared us to stop it which we couldn't do. But we played great and we are happy to compete so closely to a great team like them " Lakewood began the day with an unexpect­ edly tough match with Grand Rapids West Catholic winning in three games 31-29, 19­ 25. 15-10. West Catholic met the Vikings punch for punch in game one. in one of the highest scoring games that you'll see in rally scoring. But Jesse Buche’s nine kills, and five each from Lindsey Overbeck and Stevie Speloskey. plus five aces from Emily Goodcmoot. Lakewood outlasted West and moved on to face Muskegon's Mona Shores. That proved to be equally tough with the Sailors size being an intimidating factor. But as happened earlier in the year at Port Huron. Lakewood's quickness on offense and good work al the net defensively wore down the Sailors and their size proved to be a non-factor as lakewood won 25-22. 25-17. Limisey Overbeck had the play of the day with a great dig and then recovered to slam the ball acn as the net on a set by Abby Chase. GoodcmoM again just served great as the Vikings were down 18-14 before she came up with ten consecutive service points in game one. Moving to the power pool. Lakewood came down from their emotional matches of round one and struggled, losing to East Grand Rapids 25-18. 25-10 and Jenison 25-22, 25­ 23. "1 wasn't at all happy with our preparation in power pool and challenged the girls to turn it around for the tournament, which they did in a big way." said Quits. "We count on our seniors to be leaders both physically and emo­ tionally and they fought back from our low in the middle of the day." In the quarter final. Lakewood was faced just one setter, but after falling in the first game switched to a 6-2 with two setters and Keeler made the most of her opportunities in the second and third games. The Saxons also displayed a scrappy defensive effort, which has been one of the keys for the team all season. Hastings didn’t record a lot of blocks at the net. but they slowed down enough balls that it made things easier for the defenders trying to dig the ball. “We just played. I think, well overall,” said McMahon, “but al times played to their level. I think we were the better team.” The Saxons are starting to get excited about their season. They visit Caledonia Thursday with a chance lo get their league record above .500. “With Caledonia it's probably going to be a good match. If we play our game. If we play Hastings volleyball, I defiantly think we can beat Caledonia and 1 think they do too,” McMahon said of her players. “They don't with s rematch with Mona Shores who is rated number seven in Class A. The struggles the Vikings had the two previous matches dis­ appeared and they rolled to a 25-17. 25-15 win. Lakewood got good production in the match from Buche with six kills. Chelsea Brehm with four, and 19 assist from Chase. “We didn't have a great day offensively, usually say things like that, but I think the confidence is there. Winning two conference games is nothing for some teams. For some it’s probably no big deal, but for Hastings it is.” After Thursday's tilt with the Fighting Scots, the Saxons will host their own Hastings Invitational Saturday. Play begins at 9:00 a.m. with Hopkins. Olivet, and Lansing Christian joining the Saxons in one pool, and Grand Ledge. Haslett. Delton, and Union City squaring off in the other. but we played better defense when we had to and that is what will win games for us as we start looking to the state tournament," said Duits. For the day Buche had 47 kills. Chase had 108 assists. Goodcmoot had eight aces xnd Katie MacDonald had 44 digs to lead Lakewood. The Vikings are now 40-8-2 and played their first home match of the year Wednesday against Williamston in Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 action in one of the planned Lakewood White-Outs. Viking sophomore Chelsea Brehm looks to set up a teammate Saturday at the Northview Invitational. (Photo by Bren Bremer) Lakewood's Stevie Spetoskey leaps to fire a kill past Jenison's Taryn Woolpert (7) and Caroline Frens (6) Saturday afternoon durinq power pool play at the Northview Invitational (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Pag* 12 - Thursday. February 5, 200* - The Hastings Banner Trojans take care of business against Caledonia by Brett Brenner Spans Editor The Trojan vanity wrestling team contin­ ued its slow march to the O-K Gold confer­ ence tournament with a 34-12 win over the Fighting Scots in Caledonia last Thursday. The Trojans have had a very workmanlike attitude since opening the league season with the loss to Hastings. “We don’t do a lot of prematch excite­ ment," said Trojan coach Tom Lehman. "You can only get the kids up and down so many times. So. we kind of take it as a job we have to go do Maybe we should have gotten a lit­ tle more excited about it" The fans were excited as the Fighting Scots hung with the Trojans through the first few matches Thursday. Frank D'Amico scored a 7-3 decision over TK's Andrew Reeder in the 171-pound match to start the evening, but Eric Reeder came right back to put TK up 6-3 with a pin of Caledonia's Ted McCoy in 3:34. Jimmy Haisma answered with a pin of TK's Adam Loveless at 4:26 of the 215- pound match, but the Scots were forced lo forfeit at 273 because of the injury to their heavyweight Wit Wesenberg. Malt Potter recorded the victory. Caledonia's Justin Maxim edged out Brett Tinker 3-2 in the 103-pound match to score the final points for the Scots. "We only won one match against Hastings." said Caledonia coach Jim Maxim. “We won three tonight. I'm really proud of all 13 of my kids who wrestled, especially Jimmy Haisma and Frank D'Amico." Wmnmg matches the rest of the way for The Trojans' Nate McMurry scoraa back pointe as ha turns Caledoniat Tyter McCoy onto hte back during their 130-pound match last Thursday evening, which McMurry won with a 17-1 technical Ml (Photo by Bratt Bremer) It was a tough team tournament at Constantine Saturday, but the Delton Kellogg vanity wrestling team had plenty of indi viduil were Met Led by first place finishes from Jim Sweat at 189 and Dustin . Morgan at 215, the Paothen had seven wrestlers finish in the top four in their flight They finished sixth over­ all in the sixteen team tournament with five at 275 each placed third. Placing fourth were Brett Bissee at 125 and Nate Pursell st 275. The Panthers headed into Saturday after scoring a pair of dual meet victories last Thursday al Galesburg. DK topped the host Rams 61-17 to improve to 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and finished off the night with a 65-12 win over Climax- Delton Fahogg senior Sam Doubledee Delton's Shanna Tamminga (center) nao nve assists tor tne rarnners in tnetr five game loss to Parchment on Monday and Roxann Huisman (11) look on as evening in Delton. (File photo by Brett against Parchment on Monday evening. Bremer) (Photo by Linda Boyce) The Saxons lost only two matches in in the most recent Michigan Wrestling their Association Division 2 poll, but there's not Wyoming. much the Saxons can do about that for a couple weeks. 63-7 win over Vikings in Hastings got pins on Thursday from Rusty Burgdorf, Chad Right now the task at hand for the Saxons the Ferguson. Rich Harper, Dan Blair, and Jake Armour. RJ sophomore Alex Cufoert sets the ban up Redtnan who bested David Goodman 9-5 at 152. ing to close out the league dual season with Saxons when the Vikings forfeited at their February 14. but first the Saxons will visit weight classes. Ryan Ferguson scored a 17-1 technical an O-K White opponent in a crossover Thursday. 158; P. 200; S. Hause 198-512; G. Snyder 520; P. Scobey 265-613; G. Heard 220404; B. 697; C. Huriesa 159-446; S. Hover 152-415; Woodmansee 179-499; T. Neymeiyer 206. Wooten's High Games * Series - B. Wilkins 214-563; A. Ashcroft 182-434; B. O'Keefe 175-449; D. Neymeiyer 224. 160-431; J. Leo 142; S. VmDenburg 268­ T. Christopher 184-513. Sealer Ctttaeas Pin Pals 49-31; Wieland’s 48.5-313; M-M’s a perfect 5-0 record. They're 4-0 right now last S. Dunham 189-487; Fowler 142-386; J. Hamilton 181-512; K. Fowler 179-502; S. Drake 163; L Dawe Thunder Alley 45; Russ-N-Us Sandbaggers 43; Croc Hunters Park's Ryan Simonson at 125. and Scott will be hosted by Middleville on Saturday. Park Thornton 12-12; Woodland Sales 9-15; Yankee Zephyr 7-17. Men's High Games * Series - K Beebe Jeff Allen who took a 9-2 decision against VanBelkum each earned six points for the Wyoming Concrete Kuempel 39 5-40.5; Nash's Harem 38-42; Early Risers 375-423; King Pins 37-43; meet al Byron Center. The Saxons are look­ defeating Good Games and Series - J. Ramsey 151; T. Redman 142; J. Pettengill 161-458; L. Elliston 204-558; J. Landells 125-339; T. Sunday Night Mixed The O-K Gold conference tournament after in dual meets, and win visit Gull Lake next Wednesday. Hit-N-Miss 63; 4 Horsemen 54; Gutter Dusters 53; Red Dog 47; Thee Froggen 46; Heath and one blemish on their league record heading into the league meet on Friday February I3at Paw Paw, which would give them the beat chance of catching the Redskins for the con­ ference title. Paw Paw is currently undefeated ia the league. Overall Delton's record now stands al 16-5 major decision at 145. Winning by decision for the Saxons were Morgan. Case, Scotts. Winning two maachea oa the evening for Dehoo were Jason Roe, Bissett. Harris, Jason VanDyk. John Hohman, Drewyor, Sweat, Morgan, and Ryan. Delton visits Parchment for the final KVA dual of the season tonight. "We've beaten them twice hl duab this year," said Delton coach Rob Hcethnis. “Wil see bow both teams have deMoped." ■ 1MYan«at<*riMN»»«Mfee Jesiek 47-33; Ward's Friends 453-343; 4 B's 45-35; Number 1 Senior 45-35; is Thursday night's final O-K Gold dual Steve overall. The cues we've lost to are Tanked ia the state. Middleville. Hastings. Greenville, md Zeland. Our losses are to come great teams," said coach Maxim. TVCCU 15-9; Woodmansee Sawmill 15­ 9; Hastings City Bank 14-10; Consumers Tteeaday Mixed Saxons have one league dual left Lakewood leapt Hastings into first place The Trojam are 3-1 in the O-K Gold now frith the final conference dual meet coreiwg up tonight at Wyoming Park. The Scots ate 2-2 in the league and 11-4 DK grapplers doing well heading ino KVA’s last dual DK spikers lose two game lead against Parchment Delton Kellogg's vanity girts' volleyball team saw its season record fall to 11-8-4 with a tots to Parchment in Kalamamo Valley Association action on Monday. DK’s Panthers jumped out to a two games to none lead in the league match, before falling in five games, 8-15. 6-13,15-8. 15-8. 15-13. Shanna Tamminga led Delton with eight kills and eight blocks. Alex Culbert added three kills and eight blocks up front, while serving three ace and scoring II service points. Sam Doubledee added eight points, two aces, and five assists for Delton. Delton will be at the Hastings Invitational on Saturday and face another KVA lest when they visit Hackett next Wednesday. Saturday. January 24. the Panthers went 0­ 2-1 at their own Invitational. After splitting with Caledonia and BeBuvue. DK fell in two games to Hamilton 15-9,15-4. Against Bellevue DK lost the tint game 13-15 then came beck to win the sec­ ond 15-7. DK won its next game, a 154 deci­ sion over Caledonia but fell in game two 9­ 15. For the day. Tamminga and Culbn each had 18 kills for the Panthers. Culbert also led the team with 40 assists, and had three blocks. Thmminga had seven blocks in the three matches. Roxann Huisman added 11 kills for DK. and Sam Doubledee recorded 20 assists. TK were Trim Winwright at 112, Justin Lewis 119, Mike McKeown 125. Nate McMurry 130. Josh Bowerman 135. Ryan Fletke 140, Brian Cuneo 145. Kalani Gather 152. and Ben Ybema 160. Ybema. Garber, and Fletke each woo by pin, while McKeown. McMurry, and Bowerman each scored technical falls. "Caledonia's got some decent kids and they wrestled well," said Lehman. "I'm not sure we wrestled our best morin, but we did whM we needed to do,** match next Wednesday. 43; 42; Whatever 42; Bartow Florist 42; Sunday Snoozers 40; Funky Bowlers 40. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 210-572; D. KraUman 185-445; K. Butterfingers 353-44.5; Kasinsky 143-393; U Nevins 174-432; Y. Markley 189434; R. Murphy 171-484; S. Pennington 185-525; S. Patch 196-515; R. Wendorf 135-379; D. Dunnigan 148-373; K. Oakley 223; D. Snyder 211; E Murrah 204-472; S. Merrill 191; E Moore Hammontree; G. Otis 182; M. Snydr 176; A S. Pennington bad an all spare game. Meas Good Games and Scrim • B. Hubbell 164; C. Etts 122; J. Gier 120. fall al 140, and Matt Lipstraw won a 12-4 37-43; Friends 30-50; Sun Risen 253-543. Womens Good Games and Series • J. 155; N. Brandt 156; M. Wieland 198-462; Mens High Games and Series - K Phenix 224-627; B. Hubbell 200-547; J. Brandt 164-448; E Markley 158-427; G. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Cantwell 203-543; J. Brehm 134-381; B. p Rentz 213; B. Falconer 211; S. Sanborn 198; S. Krallman 196. Mallekoote 204-517; G. Waggoner 190­ 520; D. Edwards 199; M. Schondelmayer 181-475; W. Birman 175-482; L. Brandt (dapple Realty Ine. 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 King Pins 43; Three Fools 40; Just Us 40; R. Walker 178; W. 213-497; R. Adgate 170; N. Thaler 171; B. Woodmansee 190-490. Middle Lakers 39 1/2; Hastings Bowl 33; Cowboys 10 1/2. Tuesday Trios Aken 196-531; J. Reffett 188-526; V. VanHouten 213-615; D. Hard 151-322; G. Finklers Contract Sewing; Trouble; Kenny Lee Builders; T-Zen; CB's; Bob's Grill; Gutter Gals; 3 Blind Mice; Cook Mesecar 172; B. Mallekoote 169; T. Hard Jackson; 91. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Cooley 120-337; L. Miller 167-449; S. Chuckwagon. Merrill 175-501; E Ulrich 177; J. Rabley 154; H. Service 143; B. Hard 116; M. Hodges 159. Bowierettes Kent Oil & Propane 52-32; NBT 51-33; Viking 51-33; Hecker Agency 47.5-36.5; Dean’s Dolls 47-37; Railroad Street Mill SltSmoaMWm CtenKyBa<r2l7.»n 179-502; 215-598; D. Dimmers 227-610; R. Wieland Thursday Mixed Men’s Good Games and Series - B. DELTON SCHOOLS Forbey 42.5-413: Carlton Center Bulldozing 37­ 47. The New Gals; Shirley's High Games & Series - B. Hayes 181; J. Phillips 206-510; C. Thayer 179; T. Redman 193-550; M. Slater 159; D. James 192; K. Howell 164; L Davis 205-546; T. Brown 151; K. Carpenter 156; P. Ramey 155; R. Brummel 179; V. Green 172; J. Rice 158; D. Seeber 162; D. Harding 167; J. Conger 195­ 540; S. Vandenburg 178-517; C. Mack 162; C. Etts 154; A. Hall 164; R. Miller 203-523; J. Clements 184-515; A. Harper 178; J. Mann 161. �Th* Hasfrngs Banner - Thursday. February 5. 2004 - Page 13 ■ Trojan speedsters sign letters for GLIAC schools by Brett Bremer ' Sporu Editor' Middleville Ttiijans will be taking over the Great Lakes Intercollegiate . Athletic Conference next fall. Intent lo play Divisjon 2 sports. Brooks at - Northern Michigan University and Tape at Northwood. ■ While both will be on the football field next fall with their schools. Tape will also be . Ttojan senior speedsters Scon Brooks and . a member of the Northwood men's track and ► Damn Ape both ugaed' National ” ’ 'Leiters of field team. • _ “ft's bittersweet.” said Trojan bead football I coach Tim Penfield. "To lose these guys, both t|k ■ Kaa~^al SjaSSEhSB&r TNj58js8&-.aH| Darrin and Scon, theit speed and athleticism will be irreplaceable. We re looking forward ,o seein8 these guys on Saturday afternoons The combination of strength and speed helped each one catch the eye of their new programs. Brocks ran two 4.5-sedood 40-yard dash times during workouts at Northern, the fastest times in the group of reenyts he visited wilh. “It's a fabulous opportunity." said jti* mother Cindy Brooks, who's only half joking when she says she might have x> come along with him. Right now Scott is looking at an opportuni­ ty to play outside linebacker for the Wildcats, but also hopes that he might get the chance to get his hands on the ball a little more often in the future. •‘They said with my speed, maybe I could play both ways, but we'll have to see how it Brooks was one of 18 future freshmen to sign with Northern on Wednesday for head coach Doug Sams who said he’s stressed quality over quantity in recruiting. Brooks had 38 tackles and four sacks for the Trojan defense last fall, while also provid­ ing the offense with big play potential at run­ ning back. “The teachers and coaches at Middleville helped me get to the point where 1 am. and they're still helping me." said Scott He also got s lot of help on the gridiron from teammate Darrin-Tape. Tape was the runner-up last year at the Division 2 State TT*ck and Field meet in the IWmeter dash. and could even* up his scholarship by taking receiving yards, 380 rushing yards, and a total the next step this spring at TK. of 11 touchdowns. "Darrin’s signing for track and football," he For Tape doing those, things is taking care has a track scholarship," said Penfield. of business on the football Heid. He’ll be "That’s a pretty unique thing. I’m not certain looking to do the same in the classroom at that that has happened, at least in my time at Northwood. Middleville." • “He’s always talked about business." said The scholarship is for track, but Tape said Tape’s father Tim Tape. "We wouldn’t have he is probably most excited about the oppor­ let him go if he hadn't talked about business tunity to join the Timberwolves on the grid­ for the past year." . • iron. "Freshman year will be pretty tough I bet.’’ On the football field Tape said he expects said Darrin Tape of juggling football, track, to see most of his time al a running back or and class, but things should get easier as time ‘flanker position in the Timberwolves’ option offense. But during a recent call with Brooks is still undecided ooa major, but is Northwood coaches they asked him if he looking into criminal justice at Northern could do something else for the team. Michigan. All Darrin's mom. Christy heard was, “I ■ Bar now, they both plan to continue workcould probably kick the crap out of the ball if you want me to." •. help the Trojan boys' .vhrshy track and field Many of the other schools Thpe was inter­ ested in had forgotten that be is also an excel­ always be on the same sideline. lent kicker. . Northwood will boat Northern Michigan Tape set a TK record with a 39-yard field November 6 at noon in Midland. goal last year, while also recording 393 Nataa Of Marti MQTO COLLECT ADRET MIV MFOIMMnON CStMNEO WU. M IMO FOR THkT FUW FOCE. MEAM CONnCT OUR CPRCE AT THE NUMMR SELO* rVOU AREN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. WK 001MN W«X M USED FOR TWRIRp ■ttUTARY DUTY. Braabnoor Rnanctol Sendees, toe., mortgagee, dated March 20,2001 andreoorded Apr, 9.2001 Xi Document Number 1067796, Bony County Trojan mentor Darrin Tape Is hoping to carrying trie tootDaii tot rvortnwooa next fall. Ha signed his National Lenar of Intent with the Timberwolves on MORTGAGE SALE - DatauB haa teen made in Trojan senior Scott Brooks signs his National Latter of Intent tpjiiay Division 2 col­ lege footbell tor Northern Michigan University in the TKHS library Wedneedey morn­ ing as his happy parents. Bob and Cindy look on. (Photo by Bren Bremer) track. (Ate photo by Brett Bremer) Lion grapplers just short against Eagles aid Aggies •d on Aprt 8.2001 p DoetanaM Number 1057797. Barry County Aooortto. That* to datawri to b* du, on auch mortgaga b* aum of On* Hundred Eighteen Thouoand Eight Hundrod Forty-and aanoa Doaar* (811634645) todudtog totoiaw *1 ■ data hereof be aum ol Ona Atty-Two And 84/190 Doaers (8177.95234). Indud- The SMAA wrestling season is quickly coming to an end. and the' Lions had their Maple Valley . . fell in a .pair of duals they hosted, against Dansville and OtiveL Thursday Dansville took a win on criteria, after the two teams ended the 14 flights wilh 42 points Trojans'last home contest Thursday night against BC The TK'varsity volleyball team fell to the conference leading South Christian Sailors 15-11.15-7 last Thunday in O-K Gold play. The Trojans are now 2-2 in the league with another lough match against Byron Comer coating up tonight at home. “It’ll be a really tough match with Byron Center." said Trojan coach'Jamie Nelson. “We defiantly can beat Byron Centex. We just need to be pitying consistett, and make sure we're ready to play a tough match." Against South Christian the Ttojans got down early in the first game, then fought back before falling. The Trojans also trailed 9-2 ' early in game two before putting together a little run. but it wasn't enough against the powerful Sailors. “They're a very tough team." said Nelson. “They have a lot of experience playing that the Aggies had of their line-up. Cttwin a 119, Justin ISO. Mi Ben Boas leach acor^i six points Valley had a void It wrestliqg a second. B. and won jusr two of I were decided on the plat thereof. ol Deeds In Document A 1003235 and 86003241a hi aNch cam bo redsmptton period Thursday as. well. Morris again woe by pin | ' ” ” . with “ for Valley, one of six pins by tbelioas in the match • ' Also wimting by pii for Valley were Raven In other action al Valley oa Thursday. Olivet lopped Leslie .39-36. and Leslie beat assists. . The contest sgsinst Byron Center will be parents night st TK. the final home match of Dansville 46-30 • The Lions take oa more SMAA competi­ tion this Thunday, before closing out the con­ the season. ference season with the league tournament on Saturday. February 14. ' MtddtovWe. Berry County, Michigan, and are described m: Lot 40 of Ctwleeon Heists AddNon No. 2, to Said prenvses an attuntod In Tbanahip ol Vankae Springe. Bany County. Michigan. and an of Roonie Maynard M 1 160-pdundtilt. Olivet got die bestiof the Lions. 47-36 on together." Andrea Ono and Stephanie Soon each bad four kills for TK in the game. Jessica Flasks bad two aces, and Mallory Egoif had eight ■ County Courthouse to Haattnge w IPO PM. tin March out r» Won Plan Number 11, together Mi an undl- party buy* ttie in Act 59 o( the Pubic Acta of 1978 as amended. 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Michigan, and ar* dmerbod as: Not* in of Low 4 and 5 al Mock 11 Damn Striker's Addition to the City, torwierly • 2004, at 100 o'clock eaid mortgage M be kxeSoutmoat comer of Section 11 and running thence EaR 713 toot akmg be Soub too ol aakfSection 11: bonoe North * degree, 19 mtoutoa Waet 510.1 leal ator-g bo cantor 01 Cobb Rood; thence North 00 degree, is mtoutoa Weal 434 toot akmg the center of Cdbb Road tor the True Place Bogirmtog; thence WM 440 toot paraSel wkh bo South Uno of Section 11: benm Soub 00 degree* 18 mtoutoa EM 155 toot; bene* Weet 673 toatperaielwah be Soub to* of Section 11; thence North 00 degree. West 386 tool peraael w«n ha Eaat toe of Section 10 and 433 IM Waalarty barelram; hence EM 1114.6 tool to bocanterlneol Cobb Rood: thence Soub 00 degree* 18 mtoutoa EM 243 toet to be pteoe ol taginning. Barry Township. Bany County. Michigan. The redemption period ahaS bo 12 month* from hr dale ol eum eale D«d; January 29. 2004 Fcr more Information, please call FC '.V 246383.1312 Tran 5 Trott. P.C. Attorney* For Union Federal Bank ol Indianapolis tM Union Federal Savings Smudge 25-5: Relativity 21-9; Hastings Mfg. 15-15; Flexfab 12-18; You Guys Serve 13-17; Miss Fits 5-25. Matches for Feb. », Hastings Comm. Center Gym - 7:15 Flexfab vs Relativity; 7: 15 Smudge vs Miss Fits; 7:15 Hastings Mfg. vs YoO Guys Serve; 8:15 Flexfab vs Miss Fits; 8:15 Relativity vs You Guys Serve • Bxigham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rto RJ12127F01 8: 15 Smudge vs Hastings Mfg. . acid to be NghM Udder, at pubic tele, tor tie pul­ Hundred Twenty-Six Oaten end TMntyTtireo Cento (t10*,7XS33) tndudtow tanner ———Under bo power ol sale oontatoed to aUd mortgage and ba ststuto'to euch caaa made and pravktod. nodee Is hereby given bat eakl mortgage wR bo torecknad by a aeto ol be mortgaged prwntooe. or some part ol bem. el pubic venue, at ba Bany County Courthouae to Haattoga. Michigan at ing been toettkttod to recover the debt eecured by Barry Coeaty YMCA V-Tec 24-0: Sappanos 15-9; Hastings Orthopedics 14-10: Viking 9-15: Curves 8­ M ACTIVE jaUTARY txnv; MORTGAGE SALE - Detaud having bean made Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS dated toe I4ti day ol October, AD. 2002. March 4.2004. Said premies Barter SO. MORTGAGE SALE - Defortl hae been made In tie condMona of a certain mortgage made by: 0BSJ7W7S Commencing al be North 1/4 corner ol Sectioo 17; bonce North SOWOtr EaR 655.00 feet along lhe North lino ol said Northeast 1/4 to Point o( Bogtoning thence Soub Oltxnxr Eset 200.00 toot; bonito Noth 01*06-36- Won 880.00 toot; banco Soub mow Wan 200.00 ton along ho North In* ol aeld section k> be Point ol Bogtontog. Subject to highway right ol way lor Bower* MB Road. Th* rodempdon period met be on* (1) yew Irani the dato ol sale untoee bo properly Is abandoned, to which case be redemption period shal be thirty Mt. Barry' County. Michigan, ol tie pnmiaat described to eakl mortgage. Which eakl prsrrvere Commonly ttnoxm County ol Bany and State ol Michigan and daocribad aa todona to wtt: Lotfe) 1002. ol ba C*y. lotmarty Wage ol Heuitoga. aooordtog to ba tacotded (M thereof Tax I D 08-55-001-366-00 The redemption period shed be six monins tram dal* ol auch sal*, untom dMarmkiad abandoned to accotdaoce «db 1948CL 6003241k In which cam data of auch aale. donod to occordenoe wkh 1948 CL 6003241a to which case be redemption period ahed be 30 days from the dale ol such sale Oatod: February 5.2004 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 1 REIS CO.. L.P A By: Daniel o. Boat (P50501) Attorney lor Assignee of Mortgarys. Wodman. Wotoberg * Rote Co.. LPA. 755 W. Big Boover Rood. Suite 1820 Troy Mchlgen. 48064 WWR403363907 • wuxro Mortgage Flap BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (LV/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: DONALD A. BRANDT (P301B3) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Ctty. Michigan 49898^817 (231) 941-9880 Dated: January 9.2004 VHVI Dantitortre Rd StaaiO Stodkarias<iBJiL3«llfl (5861 795-4400 Ext 102 aiFIMNa; 04-20865 Plto: 1/28 - 2/2B I » pit) �Pag* 14 - Thursday, February 5.2004 - The Haattnge Banner STATE OF MKHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Nd TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM 08TAMED W6X BE USED FOR THAT PUR- STATE OF MKHKIAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY TMENUMBCRMLOWr YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. MORTOAMBALC Mongaga Company ft/a Aaaodaaea Homs Equity Sarteooo, Ina. mongagao. dated February 21.2000 and raoordad March 1,2000 in Dooumara Number 1041(14. Bony County Records. Thera Wdoimod to te duo on auch mortgage toe aum al Ono Huntoad ForlyTteur Thouoand One Hinted TNnyRw and (2rt00 Dotera (3144.1SB42) Imtedtog hteraottetoorato oil 004% ger annum. November 20,2003. Approved payment of vouchor*, me Doetar. Ctark . Robert Mack, Supervisor uniee* preeeraed to Kim Edwafd*. hamed peraonal Court Street. Sutte 302, Hearing*. MtaNgan 46068 wtthin 4 morthe after toe drte ot puMcatton of fob foroctooed by a sale of ttw mortgaged pramBe*. or County Courthouse In Hasting* in Barry County. MtaNgan al 140 pm on February 18,2004. Barry County, Michigan, and ar* doacribod as: Lot* 78 and 79 "Ropfot ofOuttot -A" ot Far Lake Parif ae record- The redemption period shatt be 6 month* from JANUARY 14, MM Mtogtonco. Praocra: Lyono, Rogora. Fttot, McMonna. GraonMd. Can and S gurate. Aterawi <4 aeorato, ao pru—d. by votoo voto. Mtoutoa ol too Dooantoar 10. 2003 Regular Board Mooting raerarad. ■ Aggravod Zoning and BuMng Ragort by uotoo Carrol, riarmad Onto of birth: 124-28. TO ALL CREDITORS: Eatate ot Dorotoy Joan Moody. Doto of ttoto: 02/11/1233. TOALLCREOrrORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho docotonl. Dorotoy Joon Moody, who trad ot (7 Wooda Trot. Oaten. MkHgan dted 12020X13. 8YNOP9WOFTMB REGULAR SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN8HP REGULAR BOARD MEETWQ JANUARY 14,2804-740 PM pubttcattan of Me nottco. Dot*. 01/28/2004 JB Humphrey* Steel* (P53335) 10125 8. MM3 HUlway, Sub* 14 Detton, Ml 49046 (260)623-4775 Kim Edward* 11528 8. MM3 Detton. Ml 49046 . 12-2943 Karvwfo R. Hotahkfoc. P62467 1100 Cttnton Road, Sutte 210 Jackaon; MtaNgan 40202 517-784-8250 Thomae Carrol Approved TowneNp Hatt rate* by voice vote. Adopted 42064-16, Road Name Change Recpetitaty eubmttrtd, Robin McKanna, Cleric MO TO CtXXRCT AIMIX ANY MFORMAnON (2-5) 517-660-2439 HOMY DUTY. 16003341*. to which case toe redemption period ATTEMPTFOR THAT PURPOOE. DattetL January 15.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Rve and 71HQO Detautt hat occurred to toe oondtttona al a mort- by a mortgage dated March 19,1000. recorded to Troy Mi 46007-6041 (246)457-1000 MORTGAGE BALE - Oo^ril ha* bean made in . Putx 1/15 - 2/12 rmancuM aervicoo, me, Norcmber 30. 2001, and r 18, 2001 In inokumoni 1071878. and mfonid by Rugg. an unmarried woman, original mortgage recorded on August 4,2002 to toabumant 1004094, aaid mortgage duo and paytisto forthvrifo. in Instrument 1001406. in Barry County Record*. 46/100 Ddtare (888,783.46). Intiudbv Merest at 12X2% continue on too principal batanco df OOOJOA40 al MEJTARY DUTY. iho aum jof FlgpWy right Thouoand Bght Hundred TWonly-One And 78H00 Dorian (888X21.78), part toeraof. 26.0 Feet foenoo defod March 25,2002 and recorded May 20,2002 in Document Number 1000742. Barry County Macoro*. aarc mongag* ■ now nero oy jrwxgan February 26,2004 Said premieee*aro altoatod in TowneNp of. March 4,2004 Ing attomayYtoae alowad by taw. and ad tanas and described as: A parcel of land in toe Boutowoat IM Number 1006100 . Berry County Record*. There of too West.1/2 ol too Eoat 1/2 ot Hundred -sole of foe mortgegoopramiae* at pubttc sate to tfte Nghoat bidder at foe Eaat door of foe Barry CoMy Courthouse, 220 W. Court St. Haattnge. MtaNgan, > took toanga >outo NO toanoo Moito NO toot to ptooe of beginning. Subset to Htyhatoyrt^d of amy over Ow Soufteriy 33 Feat ftercof. WM 10 rcdK foenoo North 16 rode: foenoo Eaat 10 ■tea te 12 aerate tern not cored ' of tod iroiiWtoT prumleo*. or Courtty Courthouee In Haattnga In Sorry County. MtaNgan at 140 pjn. on February 28,2004. dotted In accordance wtth MCLA 8004241a In which caee foe tedamptton period ahatt bo 30 day* FC H 246X89.1300 TUtBTMLPC- Doled: January 22.2004 FC X 248483.1302 Ttari 8 Ttatt, P.C. Rfo8011302F01 rode, toanoo North 16 rode; toenoo East 10 rode to PA Boa 8041 Troy; Mi 48007-6041 (248)467-1000 Ftte No. 231.4018 Corporadori Soufo 90’00*00' Earn 240X0 toot to toe PLACE OF THBHRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR attemptng to collect a debt. ANY MFORWmON OOMND MU.SE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (LEAN D0NDWT OUR OFFICE ATTHE NUMBER BELOW to YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAHARY DUTY ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. Fie 4011500F01 11640 Green Lake Road. MhMovRe. Ml 48333. FDR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMRCT BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMTARYOUTY. 16004241*. to which case too redamptton period TO ALL PURCHASERS: Th* torectootog mort- ATTN PURCHASERS: th* aa* maw te raoctod- Dated: January 14, 2004 TWOMEY MAGGBfL PLC Attorney* for State Bank of Caledonia Oartd Schoofonberg (P30610) Dated: January 22,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC - -- (W T - 04 - a r~- —uSl—— Ara AraraloMwrara Cowlic.AsAaeiBnee^ Trw Ml 48007-6041 (240467-1000 — Pub: 1/22 • 2/12 MLfTMYDUTY. tRrawWS* A^^*wS*. 181 Ottawa Avenue, N.W. 4,503 (DIO) Ow-tt lOD OWCTOt MORTGAGE BALE - Dotautt ha* boon made to (2-10) LLCfowhotty y of Bonk of America. Number 1020476 , Barry Cow* Record* Than Mb. origrtd naortgagorW, to Wndyk Mortgage Corporadon. a MtaNgan Corporatton, Mortgagee. NOTICE cteimod to te duo st Bo dote hereof too am ol Ono One /M 67/100 Dottara (6112421.67). btiudfog intorM al 7475% per annum. SEEUNC NTBKSTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMHBTRXnON OFFICE. THRO FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON FRRMY. FEBRUARY 15. 2004 te teractoaod by a aate of toe mortgaged pram County Courthouee in Haattnge at 140 PM. on March if. 2004. Johnotown. Bony County. MkWgan, and ora 10. todutera, ol NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKINC INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE PLANMNC1ZONRK COMMHIIOII Thouoand Ono Hundred FdrtyJdno And 88/100 Dottara (8118,14086), Inducing Morsel at 9.75% 1 par annum. WuBu, nose* * nereoy green ma **ki mortage wk a-, a -a----- a ate^ —-------- -J AMradara* oe roreaueeo uy a sere or me mpngegeo pren****, County Courthouse in Heslinga at 140 PM, on February 26.2004. I'taawoa: Beginning to a point to too aonOu ■ wm^mgan, AAbSBsfeateaa ano mow4 we rarara I nomappte, uerry T'/w a^ouniy, ond* East 80.98 foot; twnoo North 06 degrees 08 minutes 30 second* Eaat 129.88 foot; ritonoo North 10 West, described ar Commenting at foe North 1/4 comer of aaid. Section; thence South 90 Souto SO degrees 00 mtoutoa West 24(4 toot; ot beginning. Bony County Roconte. The radompaon parted ahad te ( montoa from toe dtoa al auch sate, unlaea iteterminerf aban­ doned to acnrdteoo wte MCLA (00.3241a. In wNch eaae toe rodompdon ported shod te 30 days THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF Dated: February 5,2004 INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse Monday. February 9.2004. merger andfor name dw^o to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholy owned aubaktay of Bank of America. NX) eucceeoor In Merest by merger of Dated: January 22,2004 For more information, please cal: FC R 248483.1305 Trott 8 Trott, PC. Fie 4001877FQ2 1 5600.3241a, to wteto emo too radempOon ported gogoo tan raoctod too aototo too rartaM party 6004241 a In which caee tw (2-26) Item 1 Motto. Rango 10. WM. and nautoig toanoo Recon*. Subint to highway right otway *» Groon Late Road. __ Tho radomgten potted shed te 6 mortho tram toe dote ol ouch aato. untoae FC G 248483.1310 Trott Trott. PC. Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on 1 recorded on August 27. 1980 In instrument 1094578. in Barty County RooordA MtaNgan, on Norto(2degranMrtmteeWtelNdOto«totoe ■ Nortoora comer ot aold Lot 10: toanoo Souto 2( degraee 00 nOnutee Wool along too Eaotorly akte or Lote 10 to 2 hduolra. lor 44(4 toot toenoo Souto APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMMSTRAT10H OFFICE THIRD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE ANO MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 540 PM ON WDAY, FEBRUARY 13.2004. Applications may be obtained and 38H00 Dottar* (51174M48) fodadfog taamot at rate of 10.36% per annum. 19N In liter 20(2 on Rag, (06. In Bony County 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Binghwn Fwm*. Michigan 460254822 Rrt F007886R)1 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Nadonei Trust Company, ae Cutiodfon or Trustee, Ba Bankart Trustee. A* Aadgnee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248)457-1000 Flo No. 2092406 (M) �STATE OF ttBCMGAN PROBATE COURT ORCUTT COURT - FAMtt-Y DWMON PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 1861 OT886 GM In the matter ot Kateey Steven Drewyor. TO ALL XTERESTED PERSONS tocludtog: Heetwr ABoon MacNott Drewyor whooo addreoo(*) are unknown and whooo Maraat In the matter may oe oerreo or aneceeo oy me Toeowmg. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wto be hetd on March 3, 2004 at 8 JO a.m. al 208 W. Court St 302, Iteettafli, Mtah. 49058 before Judge Gary R. Holman for foe tottowing purpoae. GuordtenoNp of a minor Data: February 3,2004 Psulne Drewyor 11333 KaBar Ad. ShofoyvEo, Mtah 49344 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WM± BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MEfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio eato may bo reedndad by ttw toractoteng mortgagee. In that event your dvragoa, N any, ehott bo Imited ootoiy to ttw retom of Mo bid amount tendered al eato, piue totereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt haa bean made in Me condtttorw of a mortgage made by Stophen E. Curtto and JB A Curtto. hueband and wife, original mortgagorfe), to Union Bank and True! Company. NX, Mrwfoenee. doted December 12, 1983, and recorded on Decanter 16, 1883 In Uber 257 on Page 153. and aaataned by aaid Mortgagee to Mortgage Etodronte Rogtofratton Syatama, Inc aa ■align oa by an aaaignmant dated July 1. 2001 recorded on July 15, 2002 In tootiumoN 1083718. in Bany county record*, MtaNgan, on which mort­ gage ttwre la cteimod to bo duo at tie date hereof foe aum of Twenty Dvo Thouoand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nino And 06/IX Dottara (825,839.05). toctudng Interact at 13.6% par annum. Under the power ol eato contained in aaid mort­ gage and the teteuto In auch caee made and proL* nereoy **fa< rawufa,*** wm, nonce w given moi swa mongage ww bo torectoood by a aato of the mortgaged premtooe, or come pvt of ttwm,te pubttc vendue, te ttw Barry County Courthouee In Haattnga at 1J0 PM, on March 11.2004. Said premtooe are oftuatod In TowneNp ot Orangovttto, Barry County, Michigan, and aro doocnbod ae: The Wear 1K tote of ttw fottowtog doecription. A parco' of land located In the ftfa*M***^ C*^LK <C —*> fafawM, D**** rvonnwooi <1* im or oecoon ib, town z nuroi, Mango 10 Wool Orangavteo TowneNp, Barry County, MtaNgan, deocribed ae: Beginning al a point which laa 218230 toot duo Soufo and 300.00 tool duo Eate of ttw Northwool comer of aaid Section 15; ttwnooduoEatedXXtootttwnooduoSoufopvtetol to foe Wool 8w of oted Section 15.34530 tote to foe cantartno of Kaier Road; foenoo North 85 degree* 23 mtoutoa 48 eeoonde Wool 32936 toot along tie oontoritoe of rood; thence duo North 208.13 tote to ttw potat of beginning. The redemption period ehatt bo 12 monttw from ttw dote ot auch aato, untoae dotorminod aban­ doned In eeootavtoewlfoMCLA 6003341*. in which oooo the redemption period chai bo X day* from too dato ot auch oeto. Datod: February 5. 2004 For more information, ptoeeo cal: FC J 24E683.1311 TtottATNttLP.C. nnumeya ror Mortgage cwcvotnc i legurrcnun Syotoma, Inc 30400 Tbtograph Rd Sto 200 Btogham Famw. MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rto8010488F01 (2-26) igiMfriMnGEflf mMraMw ttMIIAM AZKOUL RC. B ATTEteFHNG TO FOSE. PLCAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MLOW M YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE METTARYDUTY. Dotatel having been rrwde to ttw oondteorw of a reel aatato mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a etogto man, whoae addreae io 13755 Burchett Rood. Plainwell, Mkfotaon 48080. and Bond Mortgage A Invoelmont Corporation, a corporation orgartoad and criattng under foe law* of foe Stale of MtaNgan, whoae addreae io 2007 Eaetorr, S.E., Grand Rapid*, MtaNgan 48607. datod June 12, 2000, and recorded on Juno 21. 2000, in toterumote No. 1045800 of the Barry County Rogtotor of Doede, which mortgage hoa bean aligned to Northpotato Bonk, whoae addrooo la 770 Konmoor 8E.. Sutte 201. Grand Rapkto. MtaNgan 48648. cy virtue of an Aaaignmant of Mortgage datod June 16. 2000, and recorded on Juno 21, 2000 wtth the Bony County Rogtotor of Deed* In Interunwnt No. 1046801 and upon which twre to now cteimod to bo due for prindpol and intoreot foe aum of Twenty Seven Thouoand Four Hundred BgN Four Dottare and TWrity Four Cents (27.84834) and no outt or procoodtoga at tow hav­ ing bean InteRuted to recover foe said debt or any pertttwreof; NOTICE IS HERERY QfVEN twt byvirtue of foe power of aato contained In the mortgogo, and foe staluo in such case made and provided, on February 19. 2004. al 1 JO pjn.. the undoraignod wR eel at the East door of foe Bany County Buttdtog, 220 W. Stale Street Haattnga, MtaNgan foot being foe ptoco of holding the Circuit Court for foe County of Barry al public venue to the Ngheet bidder tor foe purpoeo of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, togofoer wtth tw legal toec and chargee of tw aato. indudtog attcnwjfa toaa atowed by law. the pramiaaa In aaid mortgage located in tw Township of Prairievttto. Barry County and which are deocribed as fottows: Commencing at foe Southwest comer of foe Northwest 1/4 of tw Soutwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West. Prairieville ■wBm^wip. Derry ^^oumy. ra^jugan, mence noi u । oIMt rode; thence East 20 rode; thence South 8 rods; thence West 20 rods to tw beginning itamf: 08-12-020017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road, Ptainwel. MtaNgan 48080. The redemption period shett bo six (6) months from the data ol such sale, unless dotorminod abandoned In accordance wtth MCL 8003241(a) in which caee the redemption period shaN be thirty ffO) (toys from the dato of such sale. Northpointo Bank 770Kenmoor SE Sutte 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 48546 Datod: January 2. 2004 Drafted by: WMam M. Azkom (P40071) Attorney lor Mortgagee 181 Ottawa. N.W.. Sutte 205C Grand Rapids, Ml 48503 (816) 458-1315 (2-5) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MAJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thie sale may be reecfodod by tw torodoeing mortgagee. In twt event your damages. If any, shatt be ttmltod solely to tw return of tw bid amount tonderad at eato, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the condtttorw of a mortgage made by George Repiogie and Jessica A. Replogio, husband and woe, ongmai mongagorisj. to xaongage electronic Hogwtraeon oy^serrw. me., nsongagee. oateci June 1. 2001, and recorded on Juno 11, 2001 in instru­ ment 1061272. In Barry county records, MtaNgan. on which mortgage thsre ia ctainwd to be duo at the dato hereof foe aum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 51/100 Dottara (867,830.51). inducting interest al 8.125% per annum. Under mo power of eato contained in said mort­ gage and foe staluta In ouch case mode and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given twt said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a aato of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of twm, at pubic vendue, at tw Barry County Courthouse in Hostings at 1 JO PM. on March 4,2004. Said premtooe are attuatod In Ctty of Haattnga, Bany County. MtaNgan. and are daacrtbod as: Lol 1. Block of HJ. KoNtokf Addtttan to tw Ctty. tormerry vwago, or naowngs, aocortang to me pw thereof ae recorded In Uber 1 of Plata, on Psge 8. Derry vourwy mocotos. me reoempoon ponoo ones bo 6 monttw from the data of auch aato, untoae dotorminod abandoned In accordance wtth MCLA 8003241a, In which case the redemption period shatt be 30 days from tw dole of ouch eato. Datod: January 29.2004 For more information, ptoaao cal: FC X 248.583.1302 Troll A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Etoctronic Rogiatration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 F9S8012458F01 TNMMRMBADBTCOlittCTORATTtNPT- WQTDGQLLfGTAPCTT ANY FFQRttUTlDh PQBf FlflMfiflMTlCTfllilflEBajI Detautt has boon made in tw oondttkxw of a mortgage made by Mottoes Brewer and Lyndon Brewer, wtio and husband, to Mortgage Etoctronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominoo tor Old kont Mortgage Company now by various resolution duly known as Fifth Thkd Mortgage Company mort­ gagee, datod January 20, 2000 and recorded Jvwary 27. 2000 In Document Number 1040801, Berry County Records. There is cteimod to bo due on auch mortgage tw aum of Ono Hundred FortySix Thousand Six Hundred Elghty-Nkw and tOrtOO Under foe power ol aato contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State ot MtaNgan, notice Is hereby given foot tw mortgogo wB bo torectoood by a sate of foe mortgaged premiaoc, or some part of them, al pubttc venue at foe Bany County Courthouee in Haattngs In Barry County, MtaNgan at 1 JO p.m. on February 19,2004. irw prenwee are tocewo si vw rownsrap or Thomsppto, Sony County, Michigan, and are deocribed as: Lots 5 and 6 of Schnun PtoL aooordtag to the recorded ptoltwreof, as rooontod in Ibor 5 of ptots, page 67 The redemption period stwtt bo 8 months from tw dote of such sate, untocs tw property to dstorrnmeo aoenooneo m accoraance wwi mula 18003241a, In which case foe redemption period shatt bo 30 days from foe date of fos aato. Tho fore­ closing mortgagso can reednd foe sate In foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wtth foe borrower. Dated: January 16,38M ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Mortgage Dodronic Rogiatration ftft~ -*-------Inc., 1, Mo^igoigee P.O. Bor 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)467-1000 Re No. 200.0564 worn Pub: 1/15-2/12 NoBeoOfMertpreeForectaoureStoe THM FBGtt ■ A DOT COLL8CTOR AHIMFIBIG TO COLLECT A DBBT ANY BTORMATXM WE OBTAIN W1_L BE USED FOR THAT PURFOGE. FLEA8E CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT tNUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made In tw oondttlorw of a mortgage made by Dwight B gagorfs), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, datod April 30. 2001, and recorded on May 9, 2001 In instrument 1059388, in Barry County Records, MtaNgan, on Hundred Rfty-Nkw And 13/100 Dollars (887J69.13), indudtog intoreot at 9% per annum. Under tw power of sale containod In sted mort- bo torectoood by a aato ol foe mortgaged premleos, County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 JO PM, on February 19,2004. Said premtooe are attuatod in Ctty of Hastings, Bony County, MtaNgan. and are described as: The North 82 toot of Lois 1.2. and 3 except tho East 66 tho Ctty, formerly Wage ol Hastings, accenting to The redemption period ehal be 6 months from donod in accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a. in STATE OF MKHnAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTCE TO CREDITORS DaoadonTs Estate Rte No. 04-23006-DE Estate of DELLA M. STEINBACH. Ooceeood Date of birth: 0W1 Ort 907. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDfTORS: Tho decedent. CjSe M. Steinbach, who ttvod at 2700 Naahvtae Rd.. Hastings. Michigan dtod 12/26/1994. Creditors of Jw decedent are notittad that al ctakna agakwt the estate wH be forever barred unteso presented to Mari Steinbach, named per­ sonal repreoontative. or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both tw probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Hastings and the nanwdforopoood per­ sonal representative wtthin 4 monttw after the date of pubttcation of thia notice. 01/23/2004 Sarah L. Reed (P57130) 109 W. Lovett St.. P.O. Box 724 Choriofto, Ml 48813 541-9883 Mort Steinbach 3980 Morgan Rd. Heatings, Ml 49068 (517)862-1958 (2-5) Noiloo Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seta TWB RRM M A DOT COLLECTOR ATTBOTBIQ TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY BWORMATION WE OBTABIWLL BE U8O FOR THAT FURFORE. PLAA88 CONTACT OUR OFRCS AT THE NUMB0 BBX7WW YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo sale may bo reacteded by Ste torecteeteg awrtg^ea. te teal ovom MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt fna boon made ir the oonctttions of a mortgage made by Robert D Furgeeon and Parnate J. Furgsson, hueband one wife as joint tenants, original mortgagors), tc Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortg^eo. dated December 18,1997, and recorded on April 17,1996 in kwlrument 1010662, In Bany County Records - -ft-1 -ft- ^MwW,*** m*^ ft* w* eecrngafi, ** on -wricn mungago 1W*^* mere I* ■ *1*1 Cteenoo 10 M duo ct foe data hereof foe sum of Skdy^ovor Thousand Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dottan (887.029.90). Inckxting interest al 8.6% per annum Under foe power of atoo containod in said mort gags and foe staluta In ouch case mads and provto ed, notice la hereby given foal said mortgage W be foredcMd by a eato of foe mortgaged premtooe, or some part of foam, at pubtic vendue, al tw Bany County Courthouse in Heatings, al 1 JO PM, or February 28. 2004. Said premtooe are abutted In Tbwwhip of taring Bany County, MtaNgan, snd are deoerfoed as: Lol 7 and 8 of Stock 11 ofRouehY Adteton to foe Wtago of Freeport, aooordhg to foe recorded ptal twreof bo 8 monttw from foe tmlntia abandoned Ir foe redemption period shaft be’30 days from foe datooftatohMfo. *-’•> «**.> - •. Dated: January 22. 2004 ‘ For more krtomwtion. ptobae caft: FC X 248.593.1302 ” Trott 8 Trott, P.C. Home Leans, Inc. _________ ___ ________100 ’ X) Bingham Forma, MtaNgan 4802545822 Roft009832F01 ■■ Notice Of Mortgage Foreoteeure Stea TMB RRM • A DOT COLLECTOR ATTBftPTRG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY B4FORMATON WE OBTABt WttJ. BE U8B) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PHASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTTVE MMJTttJTf niTTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eato may bo reociTNtod ByBtetararttttttaataBNtittan In MORTGAGE BALE - Detautt hoe boon made in foe condtttorw of a mortgage made by L Rae Price, a single woman, origtoat mortgagors), to Ftogratar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2001, and recorded on AuguV 8,2001 In bwfrunwnt 1064253. and aocignod by eaid Mortgagee to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation as aatognoo by an asoigrwrwnt dtosd April 4, 2002 reoonfod on May 3.2002 to kwfrument 1079881. to Berry county records, MtaNgan, on which mortgage twre to ctatawd to bo duo at foe dato hereof foe aum of MrwtrFour Thouaand Ntoo Hundred FortyTwo And OinOO DOOtn (884342.03). todudtog intoreot at 73% pv annum. Undv foe power of aato contataod to aaid mort­ gage and ttw ataluto to ouch caee made and pro­ vided, notioe to hereby gtosn foot aaid mortgage wB be torectoood by a aato of tw mortgaged premtooe, v come pert of foem. at pubttc vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouee to Hastings at 1 JO PM. on February 19,2004. Said premtooe are attuatod to Ctty of Haattngs, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are daacribed aa: Lot 9, Stock 10 of DvM BHarteAdMon, aoooi«v to foe recorded ptot twreof to Lfov 1 of Plate, on Pago 11, Barry County Reoorda The redemption period ahaft be 6 monfoe from foe dato of ouch ecto, untooa dotomtoad tibandonod to aooordanoo wtth MCLA 8X33410, to which cear tw redemption period ahatt bo X days from foe dale of ouch aato. Doted: January 15,2004 For more information, ptoeeo catt: FC 8 248369.1304 * TtotttTroe. P.C. RiMiwyi ror unaao xaannanan Mortgage Corporation successor by morgv and/or name change to Chase Mortgage Company, an ONo Corporation 304X Tetograph Rd Ste 2X Btaghem Farms. McNgan 48025-5822 RtoX06396F02 otw FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thto firm to a debt cottactor attempting to cottact a debt Any MotTMBon obtained w«> used lor fob purnoea. If you ate in the MBta^; ptoaae contact our ofhoo at tw numbv lotad botow. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt haa been made to foe condMone of a certain mortgage made by: IHfiJEBM JaADFHT fifll FfiTflB FOR THAT PURPOSE PLFA8E OCftnACT OUR omcEATTMT ussmmnwrYmiAAF Detautt has boon made in tw condttiorw of a mortgage made by James Grantwm and Lisa Grartham, husband and wNo, to Deotoion Ono Mortgage Company, L.L.C., mortgagee, dated October 15,1988 and recorded October 21,1888 in Rogtotor Number 1019894, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bsnkof New York, ss Trustee for Flrat Ctty Capital Home Equtty Loen Trust 1998-2, under foe Pooing and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 by assignment dated October 20,1998 and recorded on Moy 24,1989 in Register Number 1029992, Bony County Records. There is claimed to bo duo on auch mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Elevon Thousand TWo Huntfrod Rfteon and 19H00 Dottvs (8111315.19) inducing interest at foe rata of 10.4% per annum. Undv foe power of aato contained in foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State al McNgan, notice is hereby given foot foe mortgage wB bo forectoood by a aato ol foe mortgaged premtooe, or some port of foam, v pubttc venue at foe Bony County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, MtaNgan V 1 JO pjn. on March 4,2984 The premtoee are located In tw Township o* Thomappto, Bany County, Michigan, and are deocribed as: A parcel of lend In foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Ranqo 10 Waal deocribed as com­ mencing v foe North 1/4 pool of said Section 22; thence North 88 degree* 53 minutes 45 teconds East 70.66 tool along the North Ine of said section to foe centortno of highway M-37; thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East 123537 toot along saio cemerwne, mence rrorm oegrees minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 toot to the Northeasterly right of way tne^of highway M-37 for a point of beginning; thence North 66 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 184.77 toot; foenoo North 74 degrees 57 minutes 39 aeoonda East 194.16 foot; thence North 29 degrees 50 minutes 6 sec­ onds West (previously recorded as North 29 dsgress 51 minutes 15 seconds West) 23631 toot; thence South 78 degrees 34 minute* 19 seconds Wata 372.14 tool (previously recorded aa South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East) 22138 toot akmg aaid rigN of way Irw to foe petal of beginning. The redemption period ehott bo 6 monttw from the dote of such eato, untoae tw property io deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600 3241a. In which case foe redemption period ehal bo X day* from tw dote of foe eato. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho torodoeing mort­ gagee can reednd tw eato In tw event a 3rd party buys tho property and there to a aknuttarwoue reookften with the borrower. In that event your dam­ ages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale. Dated: January 29, 2004 from foe date ol such sale. Dctad: January 15.2004 For more intomwtion, ptease cafl: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Etoctronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5622 Fite 4010527F01 ewm. Pub: 1/15-2^ NOTICE TO CREDfTORS: Abort E MHter DOB 05/18/1902, Settlor of the Albert E. MBv Revocable Living Trust estebtahed October X. 2003. who Hvod V 217 Mv>te Street NashvJIe. Michigan 4X73. died 12^4/2003. Creditors of tho Settlor are notified that all claims against the trust wB bo forever barred untocs pre­ sented to Judith C. Singleton, named Trustee, at 2X North Main Street P.O. Box 216, Nashvitte. MtaNgan 49073. wtthin 4 monttw after the date of publication of foto notice. (Date: 2-644) ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Bank of New York, as Trustee tor First Ctty Capital Homo Equity Loan Trost 1998-2, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 231.1158 Pub: 1/29-2/26 Undv foe powv of octo contained to aaid mortgage and foe atatute to auch oaae made and provided, notice to hereby givan that said mortgage wB bo forectoood by a ecto of foe mortgaged pramtooc, or •om* part al (am. at pubic vanua. ■ tw Bany County Counhouaa In Haatnga. MkMgan at iflMl. an DunBMJtHPBAJIM Said pramiaaa am iftuairt In,Bwmah»at Vankaa Sp*tn(B. Barry Cawity. McNgan, and aro deocribed aa: Short Forackwura NoBoe - BARRY County PETER M. SCHNESERMAN ft AMOCtATES, RC. K CrTEMPTBM TO COLLECT A OUT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAMEO WWX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (24t) (30-7400 r YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DaiauO hra boon made kl tw condbons o( a mortgaga made by: GARY L BOWSHER and JANICE L BOWSHER. HAN k> HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgager, dated May 5. 2000. and recorded on June », 2000. In Irwtrunanl No. 1040040. Bwry County Raccrda. McNgan. and asalgrwd by aaid mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION. by an aaalgnmeni dated Aprtl 4. 2001, and recorded on May 3. 2001. In Irwbumanl No. 1060079, Barry County Record,. McNgan. on wNch mortgaga twra Is cMnwd to be due at tw data Iwraol the aum o( MNETY SEVEN THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 43/100 DOLLARS (tO7.52343), todudng Intoraal at 8.75% per annum. Under tw power ol aaie contained In aaid mort­ gage and tw watuto In auch oaae made and pro aided, notoe B haraby given M aaid mortgage «B be toracloasd by a aafa at tw mortgaged piumtoaa, or acme part at ttwm, al pubic vendue, al tw Barry County CourthouM In Haadnga, McNgan. al 1D0 octode pjn.; on March 11.204. Said pranfaM am aftueead In TOWNSHIP OF PfUnEVUE. Bany Cowty. McNgan, amt wo deocribed as: Land ettueted to tw 'fownchfo of PraktavBo, County of Barry. State of Mtahigvi, deocribed ae fottowe: A parcel at tend to tw Soufooaot 1/4 al Section 4, Town 1 North, 10 Weal rYetoevttto TbwiwNp. Barry County, Mfchigon, deocribed ae Beginning al fou Souto 1/4 corner ol said Section 4; foenoo North 00-5732- Weet 32934 tool atong foe NorthGoufo 1/4 Ine, of said Section 4; foenoo Soufo 88*34*49* Eato 331.11 tool foenoo Soufo 01*063r East 329.97 tote to tw Soufo fine of eakl Section; twnoo North 88*33*4r Weet 33139 toot Mong Section too to foe petal of bogtontog. Subfoct to an ■eeom*nt for pubttc highway purpoaoe ow foe Weetoriy X toot thereof, lor EnzienRoad and over the SouttwrtyX tool twreof tor Ford Road. Parcel 1>x ©ft. 08<M2-004406-25 The redemption period etwft be 6 monttw from foe ctote of ouch ateo untoae (fotormtoedabvtoonod to aooordvwo wtth 1948CL 6003341a, to which caee tw redamption period ehott be X dayo from foe dote of auch atoe. Dtert: January X, 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEDERMAN 6 ASSOCIATES, RC. X300 Nnrtwreetem l ttghway, Sutte 222 Farmington HBe, MtaNgan 48334 omwm NOTICE OF MORTGAGetAH Detautt having boon mode to foe tomw and oondtoorw of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L ANDERS. hutewnd and wtio. of 538 E. Modtoon, HaMtoge, M 48066, Mortgagor, to MAI Bank. FSB, 1TO North Executive Drive. Brookfield. W153005, Mortgagee; doted » March 5,2002, V kwfrument No 1075068, on wNch mortgage foere to ctotawd to bo duo at Mo dato of Ma notice, tor principal tw turn of One Hundred Thouoand Six Hundred Sixty Six and 45/IX Dottara (81X.688.45). plua IntoraaL from Me dato ot Me notice, until paid, at foe rate of coven and 97/1X(737%)pvyov. And no outt or pnxwodtog Ottawa to equtty hav­ ing boon tootilutod to recover tie debt ooourad by foe mortgage or any part twreof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of foe powv of aato contained to foe mortgage and purafaint tofoo Maiuto of tw State of MtaNgan to ouch caeoo made ano provxteo, nonce ■ nereoy gwon mat on Thuradey. March 11.2004. at one o'clock (1 JO) to tho afternoon, locai time, foe mortgage wB bo forectoood by a eato at pubttc auction, to foe Nghoor biudv, at tw oaet door al foe Bany County Courthouee. 220 W. State St. Haeftng*. MtaNgan (Mat being tie buttdtog where foe Circutt Court for Bany County to IwkJ), d foe pramtooc deocribed to tw mortgage, or oo much twreof ae may bo neooooary to pay tw amount duo, ae tooreaaid, on foe mortgage, wtth totereotthereon at foe rate of aovon and 97/1X percent (73%) pv yov, and aft legal cotea, chargee ano axporwoc, inducing Mo telorney toec eftowed by tew, and ateo any aum or aume which may bo paid by foe undoraignod, no nooa ary to protect tta totereot to tw premtooe. Tho premtooe are located to Ctty of Hatetoga, Barry County. MKXByen, one ww coscrwc as ----- --* M I no ^Mft*^*^!** reoompoon ponoo one* do o newt* fa**. rrom M.* me data at auch saia, uriaaa daaannlnad abandonad In aaxmfanea w» 1MBCL (00.3241a. In wNrt> caaa tw radamptan parted atwt tw 30 days tram tw daw ot wch aais. Dawd: mauaLaXH RarftcfftiiwilrtMrftNMrynar- “* ••■teBtt Adoowya: 1611,0 Damdndnifld, Mt mo SWtryi H-ry«i Ml 4IC110 (jaaizsfcMai£auB OirHBNn 04-aag7 Pit; va-aa rjwjibe. Lot 1 of Stock 4 of HJ. Konfttedto Second faafatlftfav* fa, Aoonon v tfa* ww ^Ifaa uey, fa*u*^ufa» romwny UM*** wage or U*^fawM Hoounge, accordtog to foe recorded ptot twreof to Lfov 1 of Plate, Pago 37, Bony County Reoorda. Parcel No. 08-65*340428-00. Tho redemption period ahaft be eta (8) monttw from ttw dote of auch eato, to acoordanoe wtth MCL 8X3240(8), unteec foe property to deemed aban­ doned purauant to MCL 8003241a, to which caae foe redemption period ohaE be Mrty (X) deye. ae provided to MCL 6X3240(10). Doted: January 27. 2004 MAI Bv*. FSB IX North Executive Drive BrookfitedWI 53006 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SEER MOULTON A SMITH By. Steven W. Moufton, (P-28282) 412 8. Sagtoow St, Sutte 300 FIN. Ml 48502 (810) 767-1520 The County of Bany is accepting sealed bids for new carpeting at the Historic Barry County Courthouse. The closing date for the bid is February 9, 2004, at 2W p.m. Bids shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerk's office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. �paq, 16 - Thunday, Ftoraary 5. 2004 - The Hasting* Banner APPLICANT, continued from page 1 Brown said he has no record of communi­ cating with Funke on the matter except for an e-mail and two letters, one telling him of his appointment and another of his removal. He acknowledged that Funke applied for a Parks and Recreation Commission seat and later added an interest in the solid waste panel. The administrator said he doesn't recall being informed of Funke's decision not to serve. Adrounie said he was not aware of Funke bowing out of the committee appointment. “He didn't tell me. I've never talked to the man." he said. "I was notified that he was appointed. 1 sent him some materials, but he never showed up.” Joanne Barnard, former acting director of Charlton Park and now executive director of the Barry Conservation District, eventually was appointed to the open seat representing the public at large, which will expire at the end of 2005. Funke, resident manager at the Otis Sanctuary for the Michigan Audubon Society, said his primary interest actually has been in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He applied for an open seat on that board in the fail of 2002. but did not win the job. However. Funke claims that last October he was contacted several times by Commission Chairman Ken Neil, also a coun­ ty commissioner, about applying for a seat that would be opening up soon on the Parks and Rec Board. The seat that was “opening up” at that time was held by inctunbent Jeff VanNortwick. whose term was expiring Dec. 31. Funke said it sounded to him like Neil was recruiting him for the position. Meanwhile. VanNortwick had reapplied for the seat, but officially was rejected in December and newcomer William Weissert was appointed instead. “I know that the board is welcome to solic­ it applicants, but this is rude," Funke said. “They (board members) were already think­ ing about replacing Mr. VanNortwick." Former Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson applied last summer for the open­ ing on the Solid Waste Committee, but was rejected by the board, even though he was the lone applicant At that time, the committee was operating with just nine of its 12 mem­ bers. Besides the position Barnard took, also vacant was one seat that must be a represen­ tative from the townships, which since has FATAL, continued from page 1 was killed almost instantly by the snow plow blade’s impact The truck was westbound on Bass Road near Patterson Road at about 9:20 p.m. when it struck the snowmobile, which was north­ bound on a designated trail, attempting to cross the road. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said. The snowmobile trail intersects with Bass Road. Schut reportedly left the scene and was later found and interviewed, police said. He had left the scene with the victim still attached to the vehicle's snowplow. The driver turned himself in to troopers on the scene and cooperated fully with the inves­ tigation. The investigation involved determining the cause and approximate time of death. Troopers will also investigating the truck dri­ ver's actions during and after the time the crash occurred. Both vehicles were processed for any further evidence. The truck driver’s blood was obtained and was submitted to the crime lab for any presence of foreign sub­ stances. Bond was set at $20,000 and a pre-exam will be held Wednesday morning, Feb. 11. been assumed by Hastings Township Supervisor James Brown, and a representa­ tive from a village, which still remains open. The refusal to appoint Wilkinson, who had been at odds with the board majority during his tenure, was one of several controversial rejections by the County Board last year, also including Walter Forsberg to the Park* and Recreation Commission. Donald Wiggins to the Zoning Board of Appeal*. Jim Kinney to the Planning Commission and Jeff VanNortwick to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Man guilty of wetland violations The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has announced that a jury Jan. 12 found a Barry County man guilty of violating Michigan's wetland and flood plain laws. Michael B. Smith of Orangeville Township was sentenced to six months probation, ordered to pay $200 in fines and was required to fully restore the wetlands and floodplain damaged as a result of illegal activities The sentence was handed down by 56B District Court Judge Gary H. Holman. The case was a collaborative effort between the DEO'S Geological and Land Management Division, Office of Criminal Investigation* and the Bany County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. The violations were alleged to have occurred in 2002 and 2003 when, despise repeated warnings from the DEQ, the defen­ dant continued to fill in forested and scrub shrub wetlands and floodplain along Orangeville Creek. The protection of our wetlands remains one of the lop priorities of thia department," said DEQ Director Steven E. Chrssrr The DEQ will continue lo work with our local taw enforcement partners to investigate and pros­ ecute those who choose to violate our envi­ ronmental protection tawa.’ Michigan wetland* and flood plain taw* apply so anyone who drains, dredge* or fill* wetland* and flood plain* regulaaed under the statute. 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RAL, Rapid refunds. 269-818-0401. www.neighborhoodtax.com THE WOMAN CO-OP is auctioning off 10, 5 hour service packages. Packages include, homemaking serv­ ices, meal preparation, assis­ tance with personal needs, such as grooming A dress­ ing. Join us at the Bedford Auction, February 7th, 6:30pm. Georye W. Pumfrey, 33, of Delton. was sentenced lo 36 lo 240 months for operating * laboratory near specified places, auch a* 500 feet of a residence, a business establishment, school property or church, to manufacture methamphetamine; 24 month* to 120 month* for possession of meth; 24 to 48 month* for selling/manufacturing marijuana; and 16 to 24 month* for maintaining • drag home. The sentence* are to be served concunent to each other. He was ordered to pay $1322 in restitu­ tion. . Pumfrey’i attorney, David Makled, said Pumfrey’* drag addiction got the best of him. “He's a loot-time drag addict," Makled said. "But he want* to get drag* out of hi* life. He realize*, this is the end of the road for him. He's aot a bed penoa. He'* lost the ability to manage hi* life on drag*." Pumfrey said. "I need help." Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said, "Didn't it occur to you that in the last 15 year* rou aSfrtiedtab? Why not do -atwduag rarlwrIV JL' . Pumfrey repMnP** *“*■ 1 w““'< using as much as noX" juana iu one case and maintaining a thug bouse and possession of marijuana in another case. • Sentencing is scheduled Feb. 25 for Thomas A. Darrow, 36, of Delton. Darrow pleaded guilty to seliing/manufacturing methamphetamine, a maximum 20­ year felony. in exchange for dropping two counts of adling/manufacturing meth, one count of adling/manufacturing marijuana and two counts of selling/manufacturing cocaine. - Sentencing was adjourned until Feb. 12 for David E. Baker. 41, of Delton. Baker is accused of aggravated domestic violence, second offense, and one count of domestic violence. • Sentencing war adjourned until Feb. 12 for John J. Garvin, 48, at Nashville. Garvin earlier pleaded guilty to selling/manufacturing marijuana, a pnarihia four-year felony, and maintaining a drag house in exchange for diamiaad of one count of adling/manufacturing marijuana and for being a habitual offender, aaooad notice, which carriea one and one-half times the max­ imum sentence on the primary offratae or lean­ er term. WOlTCETE'ffR • The Bany County Proaecutor's office has authorized charge* of mamlaughacr agriaC In other recent coart btubteu: • Tammie L. Pumfrey, 35, of Delton was sentenced to two yean probation for posaeanoo of merhanyhreamiuc. Pumfrey earlier pleaded guilty to the charge. in exchange for dismiasing charge* of maintaining a laboratory to manufacture meth, maintaining a drag home and selling marijuana. She was ordered to pay $1322 in restitu­ tion. She was given *7411 status, which will Brace Wyatt Jr., in connection with the eqtioaioa that killed two people in Onager* Township last Oct 31. Killed in the blast were Brace Wyatt Sr. and Linda Wyan, parents of the accused. Tbp: couple's grandaughter also was hoaprtalized with injuries Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said drag* were found at the scene, whiafr4qpaad the younger Wyatt to be charged with possession of methampfaaamine and-ritatfjuara, penalty for the drag offenses ia 15 year*. Wyatt now facet manslaughter charges in connection with what McN eill referred to a* "gross negligence." It was determined that a gas leak caused the explosion and fire. Wyatt had told police be couldn 't remember much about what he was doing the night before the explosion and could have left the gaa valve open, but be had been “partying" too much. expunge her record upon serving her sen­ tence • Laurie A. Nicklyn, 34, of Hastings, was sentenced to 30 day* in jail and three year* probation for operating a vehicle while intox­ icated, third offense. Nicklyn eartier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of the charge of operating a vehicle on a suspended driver’s license, a possible 93-day miademeanor. She was given credit for two days served in jail. The balance of her jail sentence will be sus­ pended pending successful completion of probation. Nicklyn was granted participation in the drag court program. • Damelk L. Count (AKA Viher). 19. of Wrmontville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two year* probation for possession of less than 25 grams of a narcotic, Methylphenidate/Ritalin and possession of Hydrododone/Vicodin. Count earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for 7411 status on the offense of possession of less than 25 grams of a narcot­ ic. which will expunge her record upon serv­ ing the sentence. She was given credit for three days served. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended if she successfully completes pro­ bation. Her driver's license was suspended for six months, but after 30 days she will have restricted use for employment. • A probation violation bearing was adjourned until March 25 for Harold Butcher. 25. of Nashville, for violating his probation by failing to pay court assessments. He was on probation for breaking and entering in one case; larceny from a vehicle in another case; and malicious destraction of property in the third case. • Sentencing was adjourned until Feb. 26 in two cases for Nathan L. Christo. 27, of Delton, for violating his probation by using marijuana and failing lo notify his probation officer of a change in address. He is on probation for possession of mari­ Farmer died from accident trauma JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - The cause of dead! for John Spencer, 56, who was found entrapped in his car after it bit a tree Dec. 17 on Banfield Road, tooth of Bristol Road, has been determined to be trauma from the accident, authorities said. Spencer was found dead at about the same tune his home and a hero was itntminnally tet afire half a mile away, said Michigan State Trooper Michael Behrendt at the Hastings Post The doctor who performed the autopsy said given the amount and severity of burns on Spencer’s hands, the doctor was surprised Spencer could hang on to the steering wheel, said the trooper. The bouse was destroyed and the walls of the boro were burned completely off. The two separate fires did not have camelries The two atracturea burned with the same inten­ sity at the same time 150 feet sport. Spencer was a bachelor, who lived by himself. He was a dairy fanner employed by Hammond Dairy on north M-37 Highway. Originally from Imlay City, Spencer lived in the Delton area for the last 23 year*. Domestic violence causes confusion HASTINGS — The Barry County prosecutor'* office is reviewing charges Hemming from a domestic violence incident in the 200 block of Amy Street A 24-year-old home owner called police at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. about being assaulted by his girtfriend during an argument said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy at the Hastings Police Deportment When police responded, they were given conflicting stories about the sinutioa They did not find signs of serious injury, Leedy said. No arrests were made at the time. Play Station games reported stolen HASTINGS — Hastings police are investigating a larceny from Felpausch Express on South Broadway. A suspect was taped on the store surveillance camera stealing Play Station! games and leaving the store at 7 p.m. Jan. 21, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department The tape will be sent to a crime lab for enhancement Leedy said. The incident remains under investigation. Two women hurt In car-pole crash MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A 20-year-oM Hastings woman ran her car off the road and struck a utility pole last Thursday, Jan. 29. Rebecca A. Holland was eastbound on Lawrence Road near Banyvillc Road when she hit a snow drift, lost control of her car. left the road, and hit the pole and a stock fence. Holland and her passenger. Fawn M. Smith, 20, of Hastings received evident but non­ incapacitating injuries and were transported to Pennock Hospital by Nashville EMS. They were treated and released from the hospital the same day. Both airbags were deployed. The vehicle was not driveable. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 5.2004 — Page 17 Spelling bee winners: Area obituaries, continued from page 6 and her only brother James Buell. She is survived by her son and his wife Bruce and Ann Michielson of Marcellus; four grandchildren and four great grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Ruth and Janies Doxey of Parchment. Deana and Paul LaPlante of Kalamazoo; and her sister-in-law. Bee Buell of Kalamazoo; three step children. Mark. Terry and Janice Doxey; also many nieces and nephews. Shirley loved spending time fishing or just going for a boat ride on Crooked Lake where Central Elementary fifth grade spelling bee first place winner Cheiyn Pennington earned first place at the Southeastern Elementary School fifth grade speBng bee. She wM join run- Lexi Pierce and runner-up Jake Sas win represent tN>:r school at the regional apeMng bee. she I i ved for 30 years. She also enjoyed sharing coffee with friends at Bowens Restaurant in Delton. Friends will be received on Saturday, Feb. 7th. from 11 am. to noon at the Williams Gores Funeral Home, Delton where a memo­ rial service will be held with clone family and friend Wendy Larson officiating. Private interment of the cremains at Prairieville Cemetery will follow. The family wishes any memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Williams Gores Funeral Home. Delton. |Oneta J, Rathbum| LAKE ODESSA - Oneta I. Rathbum Neitzke. age 91. of Lake Odessa, died Jan. 30, 2004 after a brief illness. surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daugh­ ter. She will be greatly missed by her too, Harold F. (Jeanne) Neitzke of Burton; daugh­ ter, Janice (Archer) Howard of Woodland; grandchildren. Gregg Neitzke (Mike Hogle), Leanne Kirchner, Stacie Reynolds, Suzanne (Jean) Rough, Kirk Howard, and Wayne (Ida) Neitzke; and great grandchildren. Brock (Syndi) Richmond, Alison Oneta Richmond, Scott Kirchner, Amber McClelland, Brandon Cheeseman. Samual Chrestman,. Jessica Cheeseman, Margaret Rough, Hali McDiarmid, Meghan Fox. Eric Martin, and Star Elementary student Aimee Wiker Concert Sunday to benefit Hastings Music School "Spirit of Music." a benefit musical concert wiU be presented st 2 pjn. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 8. at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Nearly 100 Hastings singers and instru­ mentalists will perform for the Community Music School of Hastings. Admission is free of charge, with a free-will offering. Performers will include adult choirs from First Baptist Church of Hastings, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Lutheran Church and St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Also performing will be the Hastings High School Choir and Steel Drum Band, and the Hastings Junior High Honors Choir. CMS Coordinator Steve Youngs expressed appreciation for the support of the musicians and the community. Youngs said funds will be used for equipment and scholarships "to help provide new opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn and grow through music." The Community Music School of Hastings offers private lessons at all skill levels in band and orchestra instruments, piano, voice, and guitar. Kindermusik classes build skills and enjoyment for ages infant to six years. For concert or school information, call <269)948-9441. The Community Music School is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Central Michigan and is funded in part by private donations and grants from the Barry Community Foundation. Vikas improve to 18-1 as season slows down a little The Viking varsity wrestling team didn't exactly get the kind of competition it was looking for Saturday at its second straight Viking Team Tourney. Lakewood went 4-0 on the day, with the biggest challenge coming from Chippewa Hills in a 48-12 Viking victory. “We thought Sturgis was going to be tougher." said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “They had a lot of juniors and were pretty good last year." The Vikings beat Sturgis 76-6, and also scored a 60-10 win over Bay City and a 69-12 victory over Portland. “Honestly, the kids wrestled real well Saturday." said Veitch. “Technique wise it was just outstanding, and the mental aspect was outstanding, which was good I thought for this time of year.” Lakewood had nine wrestlers finish the day with unblemished records. Michael Gregory at 103. Scon Blocher 112, Branden Terry 130, Jeff Vander Boon 140, Nathan Shoup 145, Brandon Carpenter 152, Alex Phillips, 160, Eddie Phillips 171, and Adam Fyan at 189. The four wins bumped the vikings' dual meet record for the season up to 18-1. Lakewood closed out its dominating 4-0 Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 dual meet performance last Thursday with a 66-3 win over DeWitt. The Vikings got pins from Branden Terry, Adam Wruble, Shoup, Carpenter. Alex Phillips, and Fyan. Cody Dupont, Vander Boon, and Evan Terry each scored major decisions, while Blocher and Alan O'Donnell each scored three points for the team. Gregory and Eddie Phillips won against voids in the DeWitt line-up. The Vikings are rolling right now. but they'll take some time to rest and recuperate as they prepare for next Tuesday's Hillsdale Quad and then the CAAC 3 league tourna­ ment at Lakewood on Saturday, February 14. (left) took first place in the fifth grade spefiing bee and wW represent the school at regions alongside runner-up Anna Densberger. SMAA play easier on Lions than Saturday tourneys so far The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team went 1-3-2 Saturday at the Concord Tournament The competiton was tough, but the Lions weren't at their best either. The Lion,' lone victory was a 25-11, 25­ 12 decision over Derfield. Valley split with Centerville and Jackson Western. Against Centerville, the Lions took the first game 25-19 then ffell 20-25 in the second. Against Jackson Western, Valley was downed in the first game 23-25 before com­ ing back to take the second 25-22. -We played very inconsistant throughout the day," said Lion coach Kelly Becklin. “Hopefully, we can be ready to play Dansville on Wednesday. Il is an important league game." Concord, the second ranked team in the slate in class C ended the Lions' day with a 25-9. 25-8 victory on their home court. The Lions other losses were a 25-23, 25-19 match against Leslie and a 25-18. 26-24 defeat to Mendon. The Lions had beaten Leslie when the two teams met in SMAA play earlier in the month. The Lions were 2-0 in the league heading into Wednesday's contest with Dansville. The Aggies came to Valley as another undefeated team in SMAA action. Kortney Ewing had a good day at the net for the Lions Saturday with 22 kills and six solo blocks to lead the team in each catego­ ry. Allison Oleson and Chayla Robles each had 33 digs for Valley. Kyndra Root led the team with 27 service points, and Lisa Hamilton had six aces and 52 assists. “Blondie’’ L. Blake Shirley (Doxey) Hulbert SEBRING. FLORIDA - Shirley (Doxey) Hulben, of Sebring. Fla. and formerly of Delton, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Jan. 17, 2004 following a valiant battle with cancer. Her husband Bill Hulbert was al her side. She was bom Nov. 22. 1937 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clifford and Alice (Brouwer) Buell. Shirley attended Kalamazoo Central High School. She was employed by Swift-Eckrich for 37 years, after her retirement she worked for an additional three years at MacKenzie's Bakery She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Doxey on Jan. 6 1994, her parents Mikay la Neitzke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Nririke; parents, Ernest and Irene (Collins) Rathbum; son. Edward Neitzke; daughter. Nina Neitzke Edwards; great grandson. John Rough VII; and grandson. Todd Neitzke. As the oldest of 16 children, she is also sur­ vived by brothers. Robert (Atm), Jack (Joyce). Don (Phyllis), Jim. and Larry (Patricia) Rathbum; and sisten, Mary Marlowe, Ruth Dinkle, Edith King, bene Snowberg, Erma Jean (Bill) Williams, Betty Betts, and Susie Frank. Oneta was ptederraerd by brothers, L.O. and Ernest, and sister, Hester. She also leaves to cherish her memory many loving nieces, nephews and friends. After nine decades. Oneta's heart must have been filled with many happy memories - moving lo Michigan at the age at 5; her active life with husband, Harold; prospecting for silver in the 20's; fanning; building one of the first mobile home parts in Ttanpe/Mesa, AZ area; and operating a number of success­ ful businesses in Michigan, including owning the Steel Hotel in St Johns. Above all. however, her love of family has been the key to her long and fulfilling life. As the eldest of a family of 16. mother of four, grandmother of six and great grand­ mother of 12, over the course of her life, she has brought hope and meaning to the lives of them all. She has not only raised her own children, but has been a role model and a most positive influence on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Oneta was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, and when able was active in the UMW projects such as rummage sales. In earlier years, she greatly enjoyed bowl­ ing and card parties. In later years, she was an avid reader and expert crossword puzzler, and still was an inspired cook, making all the pies for family get together*. and remained actively involved in her family's lives. Our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful Hospice workers, they truly made a differ­ ence for Oneta and her family. The visits by Pastor Don Ferris were much appreciated. At her request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. There will be a memorial service a! 11 am. on Saturday. Feb. 7 at the Central United Methodist Church inl-ake Odessa. The interment of Oneta's ashes, together with those of her son. Edward will be in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice (450 Meadow Run Dr.. Hastings MI 49058). Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. NASHVILLE - Mrs. "Blondie" L Blake, age 77. of Nashville passed away peacefully Saturday. Jan. 31, 2004 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. "Blondie" was bom Nov. 15, 1926 in Vermontville, the daughter of John and Lena (Neff) Gadert. She was raised in Vermontville area and attended Bismark Country School through the eighth grade then graduated from Vermontville High School. On Feb. 28,1948, in Angola. Ind., she mar­ ried Earl Blake. The couple spear their entire lives together in the Nashville area, where they raised their family. She was employed al Hastings Manufacturing for 28 yeas before retiring in 1989. Along with her husband Earl, the couple enjoyed playing bingo, and square dancing together. “Blondie” leaves behind many endeared friends as well as her son Robert (Joyce) Blake; grandson Travis Blake; great grand­ daughter Olivia Blake; brothers, Donald. Leo and Phil Gaeden; sister Gleaner Rasey; and her beloved labrador. “Bailey" whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her busband of 54 years Earl A memorial funeral luncheon was held at the VFW Hall. Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made In the Nashville Ambulance or Fine Department Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. |Ruth A. Larahee| HASTINGS - Ruth A. Larabee, age 86 of Hastings died Wednesday. Jan. 28, 2004 u Thomapple Manor; Mrs. Larabee was bom on Sept. 18,1917 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daugh­ ter ofHazielJ. and Fem (Billingsley) Robinson. She was raised in Irving Tbwnsbap and attended the Wood School graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving teacher's certification and Western Michigan University where she received a B.A. in edu­ cation. She was married to Lester H. Larabee on June 18.1937. Mrs. Larabee taught 26 years ia Hastings Area Schools, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Em-manuel Episcopal Church. Michigan and National Edu-cational Association, Barry County Retired Teachers. Mrs. Larabee is survived by son, Robert (Connie) Larabee of Florida; daughter, Connie (Frank) Kenfield of Hastings and Lou Ann (Steve) GiUons of Hastings; eight grand­ children; tea great grandchildren; sisters, Retha Cook of Florida and Dorothy Deaa at Nashville. Preceding her in death were her husband Lester on Oct 31.1998; brothers, Robert and David Robinson. Services was held Wednesday, Rb. 4.2CO4 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. diaries P. McCabe m officiating. Burial was at R. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospi.re. Arrangements were nude by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | | LAKE ODESSA - Alice H. (Lockwood) Hawk, age 86. of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday afternoon,. Feb. 3, 2004 at Thomapple Manor following a short illness. Alice was bom in Alma on Aug. 23,1917 to Guy and May (Raycraft) Lockwood and graduated from Alma High School in 1935. She was married to Lyle Hawk on May 4, 1939. Alice and Lyle moved to Lake Odessa in 1947 when they established the Western Auto Pans store, which they owned and oper­ ated for 40 years before retiring in 1987. Alice had been involved with the Lake Odessa Women's Club and her special friends with whom she played bridge. Work took most of her time, but Alice enjoyed reading and took great interest in the activities of her grandchildren. She had been a longtime member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Alice is survived by her daughter, Jan Geiger, grandchildren, Brian. Leslie and Evan Geiger, sister-in-law, Lila Siefker, sev­ eral nieces and nephews; and many specie) friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; busband, Lyle, in 1995 after 56 years of mar­ riage; daughter. Page Hawk on April 10, 1947; and her brothers and sisters. Vernon Lockwood, Lulu Loomis, Ruth Delo, Ethel North, and Warren Lockwood. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Feb. 8 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday. May 23. 2004 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Private interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Alma. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Bany Community Foundation / Thomapple Manor Fund. Arrangements by the Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. �Page 18 - Thursday. February 5. 2004 - The Hastings Banner REPORT CARD, continued from page 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEAP data every year and seeing where kids did well and where they struggled and how to meet these needs. Cooley said. There have been issues raised as to whether a test such as the MEAP. given once a year, should carry so much influence. Cooley said the MEAP is one day a year and it is not the only thing driving the school curriculum. Improving the students in every way possible is a main focus for the school district, Cooley said. With the school assessment grade they now know what to expect. Cooley said. Schools answer questions that arc then reviewed and given a grade. Now that Hastings has gone through the process once, they have an under­ standing and have the opportunity to raise their grade next year. Cooley said. Concerning the viewing of the scores. Vliek said. “There are a lot of complexities in the interpretation." Cooley also said many people in the public are trying to sort out the meanings of a report card. The many layers of meaning attached to the scores arc not easy to separate. Overall. Vliek said, the report card program helps the schools to reinforce their focus. The current report cards serve as an accountability systems that Cooley said should be continually addressed and changed. He also said it should serve as a way to bene­ fit schools and not just provide punishment. There will he further information at the February meeting of the Hastings Board of Education meeting Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer said the district was not shocked by the com­ posite scores of Cs and he saidahe district is happy AYP was canvxi in all buildings. The Delton schools were forced to place appeals concerning corrections that need to be make to ensure AYP credit was given. The Maple Valley school district also dealt with placing appeals, but they have yet to receive back information. Data released to the media was in contradiction to that which Maple Valley Schools were told Reports received by the Maple Valley Juniot/Senior High School have the junior and senior high receiving a composite grade of C and meeting AYP criteria. Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser said. “Our scores were good enough to meet AYP al both levels, but we're still wait­ ing to hear from the state about die results of the appeal we fled whet- they sent us the pre­ liminary report several weeks ago." Both Gonser and Maple Valley "There was lime just about five years ago when parents were boycotting the MEAP tests for just that reason. They were questioning the state’s right to grade their chMd based on a single test score. Then the state introduced the Merit Scholarship for students who do well on the MEAPs and those pewits went away; they were bought off with scholarship money. - Maple VMsy Supt. Clark Vote Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz said they are frustrated that the Michigan Department of Education released the infor­ mation lo the public before they responded lo appeals and amended the report cards if nec­ essary and made sure the information released to the public matched what was given to the schools. “What is happening at the government level is they are trying to take an individual child’s progress and make it into a state or national isaue," said Volz. “There was time just about five years ago when parents were boycotting the MEAP tests forest that reason. They were questioning the state's right to grade their child based on a single test score. Then the state introduced the Merit Scholarship for stu­ dents who do well on the MEAPs and those parents went away; they were bought off with scholarship money.’* Schools meeting the AYP criteria are sup­ posedly on track with the federal “No Child Left Behind ’ program. Archer said even before the scores were released, the school was working on updating and re-writing their school improvement plan. Topics in the program deal with items includ­ ing bow to reach students at the elementary at an even earlier age. Teachers and staff at all levels of the Delton district continue to work hard and dedicate themselves to the children. Archer said. For Archer an area of concern with this type of testing is when a set of fourth-graders* scores is taken and compared directly to set of different fourth-graders. This is a problem Well steer you right at Dreisbach! 2004 Sierra Crew Cab SLT 4x4 w/Quadrasteer, CD, Cassette, Trailer Pkg, Leather $491 f I x 72 months STOP IN M D0EIS0ACH MOTORS BETWEEN NOW A FEB 29 A PUSH THE BLUE ONStM BUTTON YOU COULD WIN ONE OF 1000 NEW GM VEHICIES You have a 11n 5500 chance to win. No test drive, purchase or sates presentation necessary! See Dreisbach for detafc. 3 Dreisbach C3MCZ. PONTIAC 09524220 328 N. 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But after all is said and done, what if we find that no child has benefited?*’ he laid referring to the federal NCLB law, which is intended to insure adequate instruction in math and lan­ guage arts for all children in the United States. “I’m disappointed in the whole process. All the time and effort put into making sure the numbers are accurate couM be put into pro­ viding services for the children. My fear is that everyone will fall in tine and ng one win ask, ‘How does this benefit our children*?" Volz said. This concern is also shared by Delton's Archer, who said there was a lot of staff tune and energy used towrrd this process that could have been used in other constructive ways. 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Sunfield Elementary, West Elementary. Woodland Elementary, middle school and high school all earned a composite grade of C. Clarksville Elementary did not receive a composite grade due to its small size. All buildings earned AYP except the Lakewood High School. The reason the high school did not eam AYP is because it did not have enough students take the MEAP test Last year students were encouraged, but not required to take the test, causing the high school to not meet the required numbers. Now the MEAP test is a requirement at the high school. Not all schools received mixed news. In the Thomapple Kellogg Schools the three ele­ The Allegan County Sheriff1* office has announced that Michigan's first methamphet­ amine diversion program is set to begin tins $14,995 month. 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The meth diversion program uses a cogni­ tive behavioral training curriculum that helps change the way users think and react to the stimuli that drives their addictions and crimi­ nal patterns. The program will be facilitated by K-PEP, in conjunction with Western Michigan University, which will develop training sessions and workbooks. A screen­ ing process and needs survey will dictate the materials and program areas that each partic­ ipant will be involved with. AU participants will be responsible for and restitution. The entire program will last about 18 to 24 months, depending on how quickly partici­ pants can meet the requirements needed to move on to the next phase. While subjects are participating in the pro­ gram after being released from incarceration, they will remain under intense supervision, with drug screenings, employment condi­ tions, individual and group counseling ses­ sions, and other criteria defined by the case manager. Failure to successfully complete the program will result in a violation of probation and further incarceration either in jail or prison. This innovative program will encourage participants to learn skills necessary to become productive members of society, and at the same time, eliminate excuses for failing 94 CHIVY MAUOU IS V-6. LOCAL TRADE SAVE' $6,495 OR $ 129 MONTH 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT LOCAL TRADE. RAM AJR. V-6 $177 MONTH to seek treatment. For further information, call Sgt Mike Larsen at the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, (269) 673-0500 extension 4520. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-02-12.pdf 0571f546142c7fd52e69be2321a22e9c PDF Text Text See Story on Page 2 The Hastings —, , ■ .,|U —■ — . Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856stings public library 1’1 S CHURCH ST HAS1IK&SMI 49058-1893 ANNER Thursday, February 12. 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 7 PRICE 50C Barry County Democrats also nick Kerry in caucus by David T. Young Editor Oacar-winnlng fltan to be shown Ttie Heslinga Public Library will preaou Ha aecoad in a aeries of three awaidwtaetac documentaries, "Bowling for rnhadiar" at 7 pan. Friday, Feb 27. The library also plana to show and “SptafoouaT on Friday, March 19. Mhfcal activist and Michigan native Mkmki Moore protMcea ana airecsca "Bowiiag for Cotanbine," which won to Academy Award last spaing for beat teareeatary film. It is a controversial oarotaatioi of America'a owarnhip and nee of firearms _ ________ who spoke Jan. 31 before a standtag room only crowd at Fountain Street Ctech ta Gaud Rapids, abo has been to author o4 New York Times No. 1 best safes “Stupid White Men' and “Dude, Where'a My Country?" Until “Bowling foeCuhmhinr" was released, his “Roper and Me" from 19S9 was the most wuefed documentary film of all time. Those pianatag to attend are asked lo tafeg a tawn chafe Refreshments win be aenedaMfoeahew is fins andopaaio 'cil 169-9^.5-4263 for more informa­ tion. and State Senator Patty Birkholz both to take a pay cut in their $80,000 a year salaries. The Barry County voters essentially were in line with the rest of Michigan in the Democratic presidential caucus Saturday. About 800 people took part in the process. Most showed up at 17 caucus sites around the county, but there also were results from the petitions, bearing about 400 signatures, were presented by local businessman Charles Boulter to Newell and Birkholz at Monday morning's Legislative Coffee session at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. Each petition read: “The State of Michigan is facing another $1,000,000,000 budget deficit next year and the citizens of the state will once again be asked to make sacrifices to offset that deficit. In a good will gesture of sacrifice. Governor Granholm is returning a portion of her salary back to the state treas­ ury. This non-partisan petition solicits your support in asking our State senator. Party Birkholz, and State Representative Gary Newell to also share in the sacrifice by returning a portion of their salary back to the Internet and by mail. Front-runner Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts won the county handily with 61 percent of the total. In all of Michigan. Kerry had about 5i percent. Vermont Gov. Howard Dean was second in the statewide tally with 17 percent and South Carolina Senator John Edwards was third with 13%. The Rev. Al Sharpton was fourth with 7 percent and Gen. Wesley Clark tv»d 7% (a slightly lower total number than Sharpton) and Congressman Dennis Kucinich 3 percent. Barry County voters took more of a liking to Edwards by giving him second with 16 percent while Clark and Dean both had about 8%. In Michigan, it was reported that more than 148,000 people went to the polls at cau­ cus sire and another 50,000 voted via the Internet. Kerry picked up 91 delegates to the Democratic national convention. Dean earned 24 delegates. Sharpton 7 and Edwards 6. Barry County easily offered the most vot­ ing sites per capita in Michigan. Voting was done at 15 township halls, the Maple l-eaf Grange Hall in Maple Grove Township and at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Barb Cichy, vice chairwoman of the Barry Local businessman Charles Boulter reads petitions calling for State Senator Patty Birkholz and State Representative Gary Newell (seated in background) to accept pay cuts in light of Michigan's budget crisis. The two lawmakers received the petitions bearing about 400 signatures without comment Monday morning at the Legislative Coffee session in Hastings. County Democratic Party, said. “It was a very rewarding experience to work with township officials. It was a wonderful day.” Cichy said she was impressed with the variety of opinions expressed at the polls about the presidential cat^idaics, yet most said they would support whomever the even­ tual Democratic nominee would be for the Mton’s Folllea’ will to Feb. 12-14 Nov. 2 general election. There was some confusion about the dif­ ference between a primary and a caucus. In a caucus, politicking is permitted and encour­ aged at the polls, which startled some veteran election offidTSs?'*'* Most of the sites provided petitions for people to sign asking State Rep. Gary Newell state or to our district The recent 40 % pay increase in our legislators' salaries makes them the second highest paid legislators in the nation. We are in this together. We should all have to share in the sacrifice. Please sign below if you agree. This petition will then be forwarded to Senator Birkholz and Representative Newell.” The petitions were not limited to Democrats who showed up to vote in the cau­ cus, they were open to anyone. “People were coming in (to the caucus site) and asking specifically where the peti­ tions were," Cichy said. “Apparently they had read the Banner.” However, there were no similar petition efforts in other counties in Michigan. Neither Newell nor Birkholz made any comments when Boulter presented them with the petitions Monday morning. New city clerk-treasurer inroduced to city council The Delton Kellogg Theater Ans C—|i J win present “Follies 2004” at 730 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Satvday, M. 12.13 rod 14, at the Dehon KeOugg Hgh School AudHortam by Marde Westover Staff Writer Kervin Joseph “Joe” Young will be the next Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director/FOIA coordinator after the current position holder. Everil Manshum. retires later TNa yean theme is “At the Movies," whh a ticket cost of $4. Tickets thia year are through reserved seetiej and win for sale begtaniag Jan. a during school hoars ta foe b^h school guidance office. For more information call Michelle Green ta the guidance office st 623­ this spring. The announcement was made at Monday night’s meeting of the Hastings City Council. In order ensure a smooth transition. Young has begun to work alongside Manshum to learn more about the position and city opera­ 9200. tions. Young said he was searching for a position and found Hastings offered a challenging opportunity covering a variety of tasks. He also commented that Hastings is a beautiful community. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said Young brings to Hastings 30 years of experi­ ence working with communities. He has worked in many administrative positions, including being city manager for tah arectia* win be held at 7 pum. One wm held M the Hastings Tbwaahip HsR Jan. 29, and another at the Barry Unship Hall Monday. Feb. 9. A third aaeeioa is planned for the Baltimore Ibwaririp Hall tonight, Thursday, Feb. Il Tint master plan is intended to set general guidelines for how county growth and development is managed over the next 25 years or so. Tb allow for the plan to reflect com­ munity attitudes. the Planning Conunisskxi chose to begin the planning process with a aeries of four open and public forums known as a 'futurtag workshops.' The objective of these activities win be to develop a general conaensue among the participants as to I the likely result of a continuation of the current trends ta growth and developmem ta each of the four quadrants of the community. The sessions are structured to give each participant an opportunity to assist ta the effort to build s community con­ sensus on growth and development For more information. call County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus at (269) 945-1290. Morn NEWS BRIEFS puffa 2 Hazel Park, and other positions such as finance director and director of public servic­ Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Andrea Syzmanski (center) and her court (from left) Katie Eldred, Jessica Lawless and Samantha Cowell. Andrea Syzmanski crowned Maple Syrup Queen for ’04 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Family and fnends crowded the sanctuary of the Vermontville Congregational Church Tuesday evening as eight contestants vied for the 2004 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen crown. At the end of the evening. 17-year old Andrea Syzmanski of Vermontville, daughter of Greg Syzmanski and Rhea VandeVusse. took home the crown and the $ 100 cash prize. “She has been coming to this for ten years, waiting for her turn to be queen," said her father. Greg, after his daughter was crowned by last year’s Queen, Kelly Wilson, and Alternate Queen Muriel Wieland. In an attempt to attract more candidates and keep up with the changing times, the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association made changes to the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Contest this year. In recent years, judges selected a queen and an alternate, who received $500 and $250 scholarships, respectively, and the girls reigned for one year, attending as many as 10 parades within a 50-mile radius of Maple Valley. This year the judges selected a queen and three court members. Each court member receives $50. The queen and her court wili reign for the three days of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. April 23-25. However, they may make additional appearances throughout the year to promote Vermontville Maple Syrup if they wish. See SYRUP QUEEN, pg. 7 es for other communities. “Young brings to us a wealth of experience in the public sector finance field." Mansfield said. Having worked for larger communities such as Pontiac and Kalamazoo has exposed Young to a wide range of issues. The appoint­ ed position will have Young draw from this experience in order to meet the challenges of his work. Working with the community, local citi­ zens and with the Hastings City Council is something that Young said he is excited and looking forward to beginning work. Current City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director/FOIA Coordinator Manshum plans to retire in late March. Mansfield said they will miss him. but the city is confident in the work that Young can do for Hastings. Manshum said now is a good time to retire and spend his days doing things he enjoys, like playing golf. He said with the transition Young brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to Hastings. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Heard a report from Barb Schondelmayer. who said more than 7.000 items were checked out of the library in January. She also noted that when Kellogg Community College opened its campus just Joe Young west of Hastings, the Hastings Public Library was designated the college library. Because of this. Kellogg Community College paid for 50 non-resident student cards and placed video courses in the building. Due to state cuts for community colleges, the library no longer provides funds for non-resident cards. This now means that out-of-service-arca KCC students will received a local annual charge of $20 or $100 annual fee for full Lakeland Cooperative service. Video courses will be circulated and the staff will continue to do a few orientation classes. Schondelmayer noted there was a recent library newsletter distributed and those who did not receive one can pick it up at the library. She also noted that the knitting class that was advertised has been filled. • Authorized the mayor to sign the grant application from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for $99,999 to be used to provide capital for a revolving loan program through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The local match is $50,000 and was already budgeted by the DDA for the "facade improvements in the downtown.” See COUNCIL, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. February 12. 2004 - The Hastings Banner COUNCIL, continued from page 1 The funds will be used by the DDA for a loan program to further stimulate facade improvements in the downtown area. Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes said the program will not cost the city any additional funds. Details for the loan program have not been developed yet. with the concept having the improvement project fund in partly by the DDA facade grant, partly by the DDA low or no interest loan and partly by private investment. By authorizing the signature the application NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page KIDSD special ed vote slated Feb. 24 ‘Little Miss Barry County’ March 13 A special election will be held Tuesday. Feb. 24. feroafhoM the Kent Intennediaae School District. which include* both Middleville and Caledonia, on a proposed one mill levy to support special education The Mil] Barry County Scholarship Program has decided to present the “Little Mix* Barry County” pageant Saturday. Match 13. Mirand* Covey. Miss Barry County 2003-04, will be the emcee. The Little Miss Barry Comity Pageant is fcratemantary age girl* in first through fifth ^"/fipecfol public infonnatioo foran it scheduled for lomcht. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Thornappie Kellogg High School audito­ rium. Special education profrain* in the indi­ vidual school diatrict* saatot student* from birth throoghpoat high school. Thia year 35 student* in the Thornappie Kellogg school diatrict receive out-of-district service*. Thia new one-mill levy is the first increase in special education finding within the KISD in 15 yean. At the time the previ­ ous levy was psaaed, there were ID percent fewer special education student* than these are today. Services include classroom pro­ grams, special educational esperieacea and programs far pre-school age younptet*. If passed, this levy is expected to raise mote than $17 million for local special edu­ cation. Information about special education serv­ ice* or the levy vote is available from both the Caledonia and Thornappie Kellogg school districts. At Caledonia, call Gordie Nichols at 1-616-528-8100 or Mari Price at the TK district at 269-795-5571. Applications for absentee ballot* for the special election at wnOMt at local school district office*. The special elections will be held in the customary school board elect inn site*. Sue Drummond receptkm plannod An ^firming wyytimi and “Chocotate Feat- will be I dd from 530 to $30 pm. today, Thursday. Feb. 12. at the Thornappie Arts Council. 117 W. Stale St, Hastings. The Thornapple Atta Council gallay will feature a Sue Drummond retrospective, which win ran from today through March 11. The exhibit will showcase the lase Mr*. Drummood'* work, from painting* to tex­ tile* She waa co-founder of the TAC An Art* Council spokesperson mid. “Sue recognized the need for an art* council to serve tetodefes of Barty Cotmty, and in 19«S her viaaon became a reaidy.A $10 donation wifi benefit the Art* Council and the Sue Drummond Endowment Rand. Can (269) 9*5-2002 for more informa­ tion. Farm truck safety meeting ptanned An up iltar on farm truck safety and rule* will be preacated at a meeting from noon to 3 pm. Thmaday, Feb. 26, at the Johnstown Township Fire Barn. The program, sponsored by the Rum Bureau Membership Comminee, is open to all who are iaw iratrd in farm track safety. Presenting the latest track safety toformation and rale* will be Michigan Stale rouce trooper Jonn noiaer from tne Mor Motor Carrier Division, Battle Creek Rm, and a spokesperson from the Bany County Road Comnussion. Those who attend will have a chance to win a $50 fuel prize and other door prizes from trine area businesses. There to no charge for the lunch and pro­ gram, but those who plan to attend should make reservation* by calling the Farm Bureau office at 269-9*5-3*43. Those who call before Feb. 24 win earn a double door prize chance. Johnstown Township** fire bam to locat­ ed on M-37, six miles south of Dowling. Lunch win be provided. Local flu shots available again Barry-Eaton District Health Department has received more flu vaccine. Flu shots are available to high-risk peo­ ple who are between six and 23 months old, any age with a chronic health condition, in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, or 65 years or older. Children younger than 9 years old may get a second dose of flu vaccine. For more information, or to make an appointment for a flu shot, call (517) 541 660 or (269) 945-9516 extension 127. grade who live and/or go to achool in Bany County. B wM be held at McFall Elementary (alL pmpore room) io Middleville Saturday, March 13. with contestant orientation at 1230 pjn. The pageant will begin at 2 fun. Priaaa include a tiara, acepier; crown case, taring* bond, and peine tag of good­ ie*. Organizer Kelli Leap tty* there win be AH ftmda railed by thia event go toward scholarship* lor local young eramen in Bany County. The entry fee for each conteatam it $25. Make check* payable to fee: Mias Barry County Scholarship Rograan. Appliririnni can be obtained by ooMactiag Kelli Leap, executive diets la. 12070 GacMerRnad, hfiddtevflle. MI *9333. (E­ mail Questions to Ktecpfettkl2au.es) or call (269) 795-5337. The deadline for process for the program continues. • Heard a report from Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris stating there were 25 runs for the month of January, with 15 in the city and 10 rural. Also during the month 19 adults and 37 children participated in fire prevention pro­ grams. Fire Department members trained in the proper procedure for hooking fire hydrants and laying large diameter hose. Also covered was the location and familiarization of all the equipment on the trucks. • Heard the monthly report for the Department of Public Services stating that the abandoned well management grant has been approved. Formal approval from the State Administrative Board is awaited at its Feb. 18 meeting. Director of Public Services Tim Gin-bach said crews have been busy with the tree trim­ ming and removal project, with more than 30 trees removed and around 60 trees trimmed. The plan is to have the project completed by the end of March. Girrbach also noted the crews were busy with sanitary sewer maintenance rodding, patching potholes, salting and plowing snow, hauling snow out of parking lots and the downtown area, repairing water main breaks and working on the tree project. The code enforcement officer said 36 com­ plaints were handled, two civil infraction tick­ ets were issued and 13 junk vehicle reports were forwarded to the police department. Commissioners come close to rejecting per diem pay for attending conferences by David T. Yount The Barry Editor County Board of Commissioners Wednesday afternoon came within one vote of halting per diem pay­ ments for members who attended a confer­ ence in Lansing earlier this week. The board voted 5-2 to approve per diem pay of $50 for a half day and $75 for a full day for all commissioners who attended the Michigan Association of Counties confer­ ence Monday and Tuesday in Lansing. If just one vote would have gone the other way. the payment would al least have been delayed because five votes are needed for approval by majority. Commission Vice Chair Sandra James was absent frotr the meeting because she is on vacation. Voting for accepting the per diems were Chairman Jeff MacKenzie and colleague* Wayne Adams, Clare Tripp, Kenneth Neil County Board members also are paid per diems for being members of other boards and commissions, such as the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Barry County Solid Waste • Listened to a problem outlined by Charles “Chuck" Reid of Maple Grove Township, who said he has a huge problem with being forced to pay nearly $2,000 a year for flood insurance when his bouse on Clark Oversight Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals. The County Board's meeting was moved io Wednesday this week because of the MAC Road is above the flood plain by 35 feet The Department of Environmental Quality has Conference Monday and Tuesday. In other business. the County Board of Commissioners: • Approved increased fees for services provided by the Planning and Zoning Department, effective March 1, a* recom­ mended by Director Jim McManus. In the new fee schedule for zoning permits, it will cost $25 for decks, porches, signs and farm buildings; $40 for any other construc­ tion; $50 for a land division permit, and $20 for each additional proposed parcel. For appeals, it will cost $250 each for entries is March 10. and Tom Wing. Opposed were James French and Don Nevins. ' The per diem issue is not a new one in Construction Board of Appeals and special use of variance; $200 for site plan review; $500 for map change rezoning request; $400 Thornappie Wind Band concert set county politics. French has been outspoken in his opposition to commissioners receiving pay for going to conferences and workshops. “My opinion is we should not be paid per for text amendment or a special meeting of the Planning Commission or ZBA, plus the The Thornappie Wind Band ia getting ready for it* next concert at 3 pm. Sunday. Feb. 22. at the Lakewood High School auditorium, with a guest perform­ diems for this conference (in Lansing),” he said Wednesday. "I just don't think we ance by the Lansing Brass Band. Two mote rehearsal* will be held in the Heating* High School band room, from 7 to 9 pm. tonight and the following Thursday, Feb. 19. The bund this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Oosaon. Membership in the ensemble is open to any poet high Khool age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can rewnmit to the rehearsal and performance achedale. Though all inmumeutation is welcome, the bend ** especially needs should be paid for going." Neil, on the other hand, said when com­ missioners attend conferences, seminars, workshops and the like, “We're asked what did we pickup at these meetings. I feel it's educational. Wc’fc al»ays looking to be edu­ cated. We like to leant just as much as any­ one else. I feel it's beneficial." Tripp further explained, “It's a bit of train­ ing. networking... We pay for other county employees to attend conferences.” However, there are many other public offi­ cials. such as school board members and city council members, who are paid for confer­ ences only to cover their expenses, such as more clarinet and percussion player*. The Thornappie Wind Band to a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives mileage. MacKenzie said. "It makes no difference to me, whether or not I'm paid per diems for of it* member* and the surrounding com­ munity. There to no funding other than donation* received at die concert*. Money collected to used to promote and support the continuance of the ensemble. For more information on how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call Kim Domke (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye a conference. It has always been available as long as I've been on the board." Tripp said to French, “If you don’t feel it's (945-9766). Workshop’s focus Is on Improvisation Mary Jane Posies from Fishladder lac. will lend a half-day workshop co “Making rhe Moat of Each Moment” Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 8 a_m. until noon at die Fdpansch Education Center in HastingsLocal business ownen and professionab can lean new skills at the development workshop on how to use improvisation to improve performance in the work place This workshop is sponsored by Bany County Leadership and Felpausch. Pories will work with participants using the tech­ niques and tools of improvisational comedy games, in which participants engage in games fostering risk-taking, spontaneity, conflict management and creativity. Pories' award-winning experience spans more than 20 years of teaching, writing, performing, speaking and training. She has been designing, developing, and executing corporate training programs for six yean with clients of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small non profit organiza­ tions. The cost of this half day workshop is $69 per person. Card carrying Leadership Barry County alumni pay $59 for the workshop, which is limited to 50 participants. Tins is the first of four development workshops planned for 2004. Future work­ shops will be held on May 26, Aug. 25 and Nov. 17. For more information or to register for this interactive workshop, call Goodin at 945-2454. • Adopted Resolution 2004-03 for Ftexfab LLC the use of Fish Hatchery Park soccer field for its annua) picnic Saturday, Aug. 14, from noon to 4 p.m., with setup time being Friday. Aug. 13. • Did not accept a proposed offer to pur­ chase property. There was a short closed ses­ sion on the iss ue. with the board returning to open session and announcing the decline. There will be a workshop to discuss MiSHDA funded residential developments scheduled for 6 p.m. prior to the regular coun­ cil meeting on Feb. 23. The educational ses­ sion is designed to inform new council mem­ bers and refresh the concepts for current council member about MiSHDA. right (getting per diems to attend seminars), you can choose not to turn it in." regular fee; $250 for master plan amend­ ment, and $100 for a rebearing fee. In the publications category the fees will be $20 for land use plan; $25 for zoning ordi­ nance; $20 for a ret of zoning maps. $3 for a single map and $1 copying fee per page. Under the heading of soil erosion and sed­ done a flood plain evaluation. Reid, who said he doesn't know of any water within 500 feet of his bouse, said he is disappointed that “The Army Corps of Engineers dictates who is in the flood plain and who is not" MacKenzie said the board might try to write a letter to “someone in a position of authority" to support Reid and suggested that state officials and Congressman Vent Ehler* be contacted. • Engaged in a discussion about a propos­ al by Wing to strike an item from the board minutes from Jan. 27 because it was out of order and improper. Neil said he didn’t like eliminating some­ thing from the official record of the meeting and it could set a bad precedent MacKenzie said, “I question whether it's appropriate. The minute* should be an accu­ rate record of what we did." Wing insisted, “It's not going to hurt any­ one if it's struck from the record. I'm attempting to strike it because it's confus­ ing" However, Wing eventually gave up on his imentation control, McManus said the most important change was an increase to $60 in proposal. • Accepted the resignation of'fam pflo of Middleville from the AgWstfiryiWilSoatd,. the charge for single-family residential and two-family residential permits with inspec­ Adams said Otto rlatoand .he sraa-tao busy with his turkey business to be an effective tions. "There are just a few adjustments to reflect the costs of doing business,” member. The position is being advertised in the McManus told the County Board. He added that be recommended the change* after investigating the fee* charged by other coun­ ties with similar populations. Noting that fee* have been the same for more than a decade, McManus said changing the zoning and soil erosion fees would raiae about $17,000 to $18,000 a year for the county, which would cover the cost of hiring a part-time enforcement officer. The vote to approved the recommended changes was 6-1, with Wing casting the lone Reminder. • Agreed to pay the law firm of Mika, Meyers, Beckett A Jone* for it* legal work on the Freeport water project A shared amount will be invoiced to the Village of Freeport. Wing cast the only “no” vote, asking where the money was coming from. • Noted that the next meeting of the County Board has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 24, at the Rutland Township Hall. dissenting vote. Tractor Supply Company to locate near M-43/M-37 by March Westover Staff Writer The transaction of a sale of property that brings Tractor Supply Company (TSC) to the Hastings area is being finalized by Miller Real Estate, representing sellers Walter and Elizabeth Miller. The site for Tractor Supply Company (TSC) will be at the old Ritsema Trailer Sales location (on the comer of M-37 and M­ 43). The space would feature a retail area of roughly 20,000 square feet with indoor and outdoor on approximately four acres. Bunnell Hill Corporation out of Cincinnati. Ohio, is the developer on the project, with possible plans to break ground in the spring. Miller Real Estate Listing Agent Mark Hewitt said commercial sales that bring companies like TSC into the Hastings com­ munity. expand the positive changes that the issue of curb cuts and have an “ingress/egress” drives planned off M-37 andM-43. The sellers have 30 days to dear out the building and property, in a process for the new owner. Hewitt noted that unlike some communi­ ties, the Hastings area has seen growth. Since January 2003 Miller Real Estate has seen many commercial sales, including the sale of an office building on M-179, the Gary’s Hobby Shop building on Main Street, Maxi Muffler on N. Broadway, a party store in Middleville, the vacant land for a new strip mall on West State Stree that will include Subway, and other opportunities that have made an impact on the Hastings com­ munity. Having TSC coming into the Hastings and Barry County community only furthers the positive impact commercial businesses can Quality Farm and Fleet, which had a location in Hastings at the County Post site in the have in the area. Hewitt said businesses in the area want to stay here and they create an environment that welcomes the positive growth, and drawing Kmart Plaza. The former County Post location is only 12,000 square feet, with the coming TSC confidence. There are more than 40 TSC stores in have been occurring. TSC is now the parent company for store being 20.000 square feet. Muskegon-based Quality Stores owned County Post until the chain began having problems in 2000 after a merger with Central Tractor Farm & Country of Iowa. Eventually. Quality Stores’ assets were pur­ chased by four partners, including Tractor Supply Co. of Nashville and Tenn. Tractor Supply. The new store will be located in Rutland Township and the developers on the new project worked with M-DOT in relation to in companies like TSC only adds to the areas Michigan, with their presence in more than 30 states with an overall store total of 430. The company is describes as a “retail farm and ranch store.” Products Tractor Supply Company cany includes clothing, riding mowers, fencing, power tools, welding and pump supplies, equine and pet supplies, tractor/trailer parts and accessories, large lawn and garden sup­ plies. sprinkler and irrigation parts and more. Other local TSC stores are in Charlotte, Battle Creek, Portage and Plainwell. Tractor Supply Company (TSC) is “finalizing" a transaction with Miller Real Estate for property located at the old Ritsema Trailer Sales location (on the comer of M-37 and M-*3). The space would feature a retail area of roughly 20,000 square-feet with indoor and outdoor on approximately four acres. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 12. 20M - Pafle 3 - Atomic Gut Bomb Chili’ wins cookoff competition by Hates Mtadry StqffWrirer O'Neil's Tavern on Gun Lake Road was a hM place last Saturday with the ninth annual Chili Society. Roses and altar candles were placed before a picture of the late Stugotti. Four-time first place winners Darold and Don Keith were unsuccessful in their attempt to score a fifth title. After the judging, Darold said he was disappointed his team did not win but was happy to turn over the first place title to the "Atomic" team. He said they have been out there many years and it's nice to see they got their turn in fust place. Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Barry County Commission on Aging, Barry County COA Chili Cook-off. said the cook-off raised $1,100 including a contribution from the Arthur Boa foundation for the county’s "Meals on Wheels" pro­ gram. The "Atomic Gut Bomb Chili" team of Don and Lynda Gilbert of Grand Rapids and Diana Mahacek of Gun Lake/White Lake won the coveted first place and was present­ ed with the engraved spoon and garland of chili peppers. This is the third time they have woo first place and they've won second place twice. They said their secret is slow cooking and a little Guinness beer. The second place team was "White Lightning.- with Bill Neil. Dick Posthumus and John Jones. They used beef. pork, sausage, garlic, lota of good hot peppers and maple syrup. Third place was “Zippy" with Chad Coppock and Rebekah Faitfield from Grand The judges, chosen by O’Neil’s owner Judy Bott, were Linda Leslie, DonBaudine, Karen Bloomer, Paul McGuire and Sue wusr---- . riicuul. They took their commission seriously as they sampled four-ounce cups of the entries. They were served crackers, cucumber slices and beverages to "cleanse the pallet" between the samplrs. The chilis were scored tat a scale of one to five, with five being best The categories were consistency, hot. The "White Lightening* town at John Jones (from left) Dick Poethumus and BN Ned win second place In the annual COACriH Cook-off. Some of the teams make this chili cookoff an annual event. Sharon Burocchi and Kevin Conley have entered many time with the “Mafia Slew" team. They used peak lender loin. Italian sausage and meriot wine. Their conking area was decorated as an altar to John Stugotti of the International Ths -Atomic Gut Bomb" Mam of Don and Lynda Gffbart and siMsr Inlaw Diana Mahacsk (toff) won hrotpteoa In last Saturday's annual CQA ChB Cook-Off hold at OTWsIn Yankee Springe. There were 13 teama and ptenty of cM tans to taato the finished product Ths CQA raised about $1,100 for the "Meals of Wheels' program. Sos inaids paper for the rest of the story. ThecMI Judges take their commission seriously. The cfM judge Is Linda Leahs with Don Baudine (cooler) and Paul McGuire. Karen Bloomer and Sue Haeta are not pictured. ... ... t . .,r;^ The Mafia Stew team of Sharon Burocchi and Kevin Conley are regulars at th* chW contest Judi Fteutter ond Steve Mass combine their lint names to make the team “Just -------,0-------- #----- -a ruu-lr *----- i_ cnNr. i noy use Deer ano pone renoenotn m men r-rim-iu-flj-Ln concoction. <~FA,l«yw *The Brothers* team of Don (toft) and Darold Keith with help bom Amy Kokh are four Mme pest winners at the cook-off. This year they lost the Me to the GffbarYs 'Atomic Gut Bomb* team. Hastings officials worry about domestic more than foreign terrorism by Suren Tbreen Stt^Vriur Dr spin so many recent fears of terrorist arracti, Healings officials say they are more concerned about someone poisoning the waler system than blowing up the city. •We-wony about that and we monitor it real dore,* eaid retired mayor Frank Campbell Police Chief Jerry Sarver, the city’s emer­ gency management director, said several con­ cerns exist for Hastings, but he wouldn't elab­ orate. •We’re always asking every citizen to be the eyes and ears of their area,* he said. It goes back io the neighboriiood watch concept *We don't worry about al-Qaida coming into Hastings,* Sarver said. *Yet the Timothy McVeigh types are more likely. We don't want to give those types a high-profile target for them to make a name for themselves.* The more dense the population, the more likely the attack, like in big cities where there is a large percent of people at any one place, he raid. 'We don't have major bridges here, for example.' Sarver said. In case of a power grid failure, the city owns big emergency generators transported on a large trailer to power the pumping sta­ tions to continue waler pressure so city resi­ dents can get water. Sarver said. Campbell said city residents won't need electricity to use the water and lewer. The city win use a generator and will lake care of it "Water is a critical need.* the chief said. •But residents would not get heat or electrici­ ty. So they should have plans for these needs.* Police have smaller generators to recharge policy radios far commiinif-Mtinns. Officer Joe Booher is taking on more duties of emergency preparedness because of the many demands involved with it for the chief. Sarver said. ■We have constant communication with people in control of those in the higher profile areas,* be said. Although the Homeland Security threat level was lowered to the yellow “elevated condition" from the recent orange, officials continue to stress that activity taking place now is pert of the homeland security infra­ structure already in place. An elevated condi­ tion is declared when there's a significant risk family preparedness plans. If you do not have one. take time to develop one. And don't hesitate to contact local police about suspicious acti ity, mehiding suspi­ cious packages, devices, unattended briefcas­ es or other unusual materials. Do not handle or move any such object Report suspicious vehicles or erratic behavior of occupants. of terrorist attacks. The Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division continues to monitor events around the stale to ensure the safety of Michigan's residents, visitors and businesses, said Colonel Tadarial J. Sturdivant, director of the Michigan State Police and Michigan's Homeland Security Director. *1 continue to be impressed by the level of competency within our emergency prepared­ ness and response community.' Sturdivant said. ‘Citizens can be assured that we have spent the past weeks engaged in key aspects of our homeland security preparedness and response efforts, making us well prepared to respond if it should ever be necessary ' Despite the lowered threat level, the state is still recommending the following general measures: It’s recommended that Barry County residents take time to review their "Some areas, like New York, always remain ai the orange level while the rest of the nation's threat level was reduced to yellow." said Lt Chuck Loader, sectional commander for homeland security. Though the state police recently completed a study on threat and risk assessments in counties and cities across Michigan, Loader said the threats and risks to Barry County Klan subversives, ricin and other pnisratings, were assessed, as were potential targets such as chemical, fertilizer and radiological plants or locales with shopping nulls sod stadiums. Loader said $47 million is available through 2004 grants to II disciplines, includ­ ing fire, police, emergency medical services and private security, in Michigan for home­ land security. Another $13.97 million is available for ter­ rorist prevention programs, such as training and equipment to pre-empt attacks. And $97t JOOO is allocated to citizen core planning outreach of local communities in the event of disasters. A total of $62 million is directed to Michigan, he said. He advises families to agree on a meeting location if an area is evacuated or communicatiotM is out of service, store a two-day sup­ ply of food and water and keep on hand a back-up source of heat "The blackout last summer allowed us to test systems never tested in a real crisis," the commander said. “It provided a general drill without loss of life, yet disrupted life for a weekend." The Michigan Slate Police said they will continue to maintain open lines of communi­ cation with the Department of Homeland Security and other federal, county and local agencies concerning information regarding could not be divulged. The data went into the U.S. Homeland Security computers. For example, population threats. Also, recently the state police strengthened and reaffirmed their partnership with the Mid­ Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross under the umbrella of ongoing homeland sizes and threat elements, such as Ku Klux security and emergency management initia­ tives by signing a stalemeal of understanding. The purpose of the statement is to provide for cooperation and coordination between the stale and the Red Cross ia preparing for and responding to natural or human-caused emer­ gencies or disasters. “I can’t say enough about the spirit of cooperation that exists between the state and the Red Cross," said Capt John Ort, deputy state director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Marilyn Vineyard, executive director of the Greater Kalamazoo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, said the volunteers serous Michigan make relief to victims of dis­ aster happen. And they help dtizeaa better prepare for disasters, ibe said. The State Police Emergency Management Division is charged with the responsibility of coordinating all matters related Io mitigsrioo against, preparation for, response to and recovery from the effects of disaster and emergency situations in Michigan. The divi­ sion accomplishes these duties through activ­ ities aimed at protecting the health, safety and general welfare of individual citizens and communities, including matters related to homeland security in Michigan. As a public safety partner, the Red Cross works shoulder to shoulder with members of the Emergency Management Division. “We plan, train and exercise together to prepare and respond to events like tornados, floods, snow and ice storms, power blackouts, nuclear accidents, aviation and transportation disasters, civil disorders and terrorist inci­ dents. to name a few," said Vineyard. �Page 4 - Thursday. February 12. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Mi/ ‘Report cards’ bureaucratic waste of time Judge Shaw will be missed by many Each of us has a responsibility to try and better our community. This is especially true where children are involved. Judge Richard Shaw has been an example many yean. He has always been and contin­ ues to be everything Mr. Fred Jacobs said he was in his editorial last fall (wiser, the retire­ ment was announced) and more. He is unas­ suming. humble, good-natured, good- tieman. Bany County is in its final week with Richard Shaw formally serving our commu­ nity as a judge He will be missed. I have never known anyone who appeared before Judge Shaw who could ever say (or ever said, anyway) that they did not have a fair opportunity to be heard, or more impor­ tantly. to be listened to. Anyone who com- plains about our local court system only has Io visit another to realize bow well things are shown genuine and effortless common sense. He has always been willing to listen to all sides to achieve justice by making a decision or fashioning a fair and reasonable settlement This is an uncommon gift, and this communi­ ty is better for his years of dedication and uating education. Many protests understandably arose from local school adminis­ trators, teachers and from some in the community when the report card results were made public. Virtually all of the schools in this area were given "satisfactory" grades of C, but the real trouble was the puzzling designation of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). a requirement of the new federal "No Child Left Behind" law. AYP supposedly attempts to measure academic improvement, but when a school already is doing extremely well and doesn't improve a great deal because it’s not as easy to show gams, its grade subsequently is lowered. Sounds like a solid example of Catch-22 There is absolutely no question that public schools must be held accountable for the very serious business of educating our children. However, it is extremely difficult to find a system drat rvatoatei service. The people of Barry County will miss him. The lawyers of Barry County will miss his Yet politicians in the last several years have gotten into an awful habit of trying to tell us what a good school is or isn't and they're run here. It is my impression that attorneys who appeared before him have learned not so much by what he said or how he may have said something, but by watching how be treatrespect and compassion. He has always Shane McNeill. There’s still another chapter left nerable to our evil consciousness lb face our We are born into this atmosphere, filled with the pressure of an undying strength, which never eases up, only to push us to the ultimate length. As we sit and reminisce, and ask ourselves. "How did 1 get here?" How did this happen?" would be satisfied with a negative lifestyle. It seems like everyone dial's successfiil- 'Lord please let me relive my life." But we cant It’s the bad choices we make in life that slowly shreds us like a knife. Our memories have no remorse, only to be as they lay trapped in our heads as we struggle from day to day. 1 should have done this, I should have done that and I should have known that it was coming. But you don't It hits you like But we grew up widi the mooora our backs. a freight train femes you to keep on naming. Our purpose here was something that we could never find. So it was much easier to take some more to relax and unwind. It's obvious to ourselves that deep down we are good people. But lately we have been too vul- The "report cards" announced for public schools late last month were nothing better than a fiasco, demonstrating just how bad things can get when state and federal government bureaucracies are given free reign to decide what’s important and what's not in eval­ . doing a lousy job of it Perhaps at the very cure of the trouble with this new report card system is its heavy reliance on the Michigan Educatioo Assessment Program (MEAP) test The MEAPs over the last 20 years have become the catch-all, end-all evaluation system for schools, pitting district against district but not really showing us a lot of relaiable For too many years school districts, in their efforts to get good grades on the MEAP exams, have been forced to “teach to the test" and waste a lot of valuable instructional classroom time prepping the kids and trying to ^et them rested and ready for the big day. AH that does is create school systems that for a brief time have suc­ ceeded in teaching kids what the MEAP gurus have drtramiiwd is important for them to learn. ents refuse to let their kids take the MEAP exam by keeping them home for the testing period, and often their kids would have brought the scores up. Furthermore, if students have ■ cold or a minor medical ailment on test day. they’re not likely to perform as well, which also has to skew the MEAP data. School-wide performance measured on just several days out of at least 180 in the academic year doesn't exact­ ly show me what's really happening in my local achool district. There have been times when I've questioned the quality of edu­ cation our students are getting at local schools. However, at a recent Rotary Chib meeting, speaker Jan Hartough asked the dob what a land grant college was. None of the Rotarians, including myself, said anything out of fear of being wrong. Danielle Hodges, a Hastings High School student member spoke up with the correct answer. It was impressive to see how fast rhe jumped in with the possibly be graded fairly in the same way aa the more common stu­ dent body. “No Child Left Behind" appears to be a system carefully designed to find fail’s in, but not solutions to modem problems in schools that do not follow their bureaucratic demands with loos of local control. guilty io is wasting local teachers'and administrators'time on paper tors to jump through a lot of pointless and irrelevant hoops jot to month's report cards, the AYPS and “No Child Left Behind." it's dear that the education of children is not being served here. Let's terminate them all. tionalize educt ion to the voters throughout the state. Its intent is haven1 even begun to show them bow. Like a tiger attacks his prey, we win attack our laudable, but its effect on education has been a failure dreams. With your talent and mine, we win sing to the world a whole new glory, and show every- mentality that dominates MEAP evaluations. The MEAP teems to well our children are being taught Aad parenta, you mutt under­ advance the notion that children in Ironwood need to know exactly the tame things as kids in inner city Detroit These new report cards penalized school districts when only a lie education system will be doomed. If you're not involved aad Tomorrow's another day. shine with God for­ ever to be. Stay Strang for this bond between Children right to speak out Bury County Jail flirr iteir, few conditions that must be mat before they wifi be published. The requirements are: * Al fetters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AJ that wifi be printed ia the writer 'a name find community of roaF denoe. We do not pubiah anonymous letters, and names wM be withheld at the - Letters that contain statemmite that are metous or slanderous wM not ba pub­ lished. • Al tetters are subject to editing for style, grammar rid aenae. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses wff not be accepted. Oilton Bulking, Washington, D.C. Dobbin Stabenow, DemocraL 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lovin, Democrat, RueaeH Senate Office Bulking, Washington, D.C. 20510, phono (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bufidtog, Room 134, Grwid Rapids, Mtoh. 48503. phono (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rapraeen- Vemon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd Diatrict (Al of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Bufidtog, Grand Rapids, Mtoh. 48503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment me: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information me for Congraee and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. • Letters serving the function of "cardo of thanks" wM not be accepted unless there Latters that Include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or wtt be edited heovfiy. ■Crossfire" tetters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one lor each writer. In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one tetter per person per month. We prefer tetters to be printed tegfoly or typed, doubte-epaced. Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lanetog, Mich. 48800, phone (517)373-3400. Stale Senator Patty BirkhoU, Ropubfican, 24th District (Al of Bany County), Michigan State Senate, Stale Capitol, 806 Famum Bufidtog, P.O. Box 3006, Lanetog, Mtoh. 48008-7536. Cate: (517) 373-3447 Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbkkholzOsonite.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Nowell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Berry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lanetog, Mtoh. 48808, phone (517) 373-0842. Eliminate NAFTA? The North American Free Trade Agreement has been around for more than 10 years, being approved despite Ross Perot's comment about the "giant sucking sound.* Do you think NAFTA should be eliminated? I had recently written iftriwto foe editor m regards to teacher layoffs aad budget cuts that are affecting the children wHte the school system. I would like to applaud the 9year-old boy who wrote a letter to foe editor m the Banner last week. He sated for tenchera and well-liked subjects to be given back to the students by rauing finds for school education. I commend foia young student for taking the trine to apeak up and voice Ms opinion. He tea shown tetereot aad courage m expressing nu reeungs. ne nutaiy out for hrinaeif and rater students who are affected by teacher lay-offs aad hudgrt cuts. Young children are highly adaptable sad can handle change but their thoughts, feelings and views should still be heard and acknowl­ edged. What better way for this io happen than by writing a letter to the editor? I think a standing ovarioa ttouM go oat to Lute Domke, a 9-year-oid stall tai who made a difference by spraking out for himarlf aad othen. Cristme Krako, Hastings tw ifcwtha* B—mer Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 b)t~ HaitlRSB OmMfy Inc. A DMaton of J-Ad Graphic* Inc. 1361 H. 1*43 Hghwuy Phono: (268) 945-8554 John Jocobu PiwMb* Frederic Jacobo VIob PmMBrt Mmw JbooBb "NEWSROOM* Dated T. Vbung (Edta) Btena Oftwt (AaaHanf Edto) HstonMudry SvtfaPomato ‘nfona rkuut Joons oussn iwiac BreU Bremer Rut: Zachary CaffiyRuMer Matte Wrakwer Co^^mo • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Robert Frazer, Waiter Forsberg, Vsl McIntyre, IVUOiUcVMIC. Algonquin Lake: Hustings: "I didn't approve of this when it was passed. I “I think there should be some changes. It shculdn’t be free for companies to move.” “I think businesses should be encouraged to stay in this country and think it should be changed create jobs here.” Doria Gelb, Hastings: Brandon Eberly, Hastings JoyeeDennte, “I would definitely change it lo protect American jobs and make the rules companies operate under in Mexico be as stringent as they are here." “I was opposed to the act then and I am opposed to it now." “We need to hsve jobs for people here so they can work. We need to support local companies." md^M MMqr MMgi M*v OMM MO a.m. to 530 ml, Satedaytt SJO1* to Man Scott Omman Rom Hasten DonBuotgo JonMtan Jooote *Mto*ptttoi RMk tt5 par year to Btoiy CtoMr 87 par jaar to a+totop caMtoa CSparyaaratoeatoara PO6TMASTHI MaMaaadWtovto: PABtott IO 400*4002 SaccndChaaRaotopItoto ai»toa0R*M400n I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 12. 2004 — Page S We must speak up against poachers Tb the editor: Because no one really “owns" the peaceful quiet of a forest, the crisp air and the wildness of a bear, does this mean a man can take any of it for his own selfish pursuits? Is this the legacy we want to leave to our children to take as they grow into adults? The recent conviction of a Bany County man, a past elected official no less, should send shivers down our spines. This should be a Wake-up call for those who have an outdoor ethic, morals, values and respect for wildlife. Tins issue in not only a legal one. it is about values and respect Wildness has an intrinsic value that no one owns. Wildness is a central feature to the ecology of our great outdoors. It has been said that without wildness, we lack a fundamental element of who we are. As a manager of 250 acres of land owned by the Michigan Audubon Society. 1 am peraonally and profeaaiooally well aware of poaching problems in Bany County. I find the tell-tale aigns of illegal activities in our two sanctuaries nearly every time 1 walk them from October through March. Instead of enjoying the wildlife, I spend too much time trying to figure out who the most recent dis­ respectful person was to break sanctuary rules. There are three types of persons who hum or fish wildlife. There is the outdoorsperson, who teaches the children the value of wildlife, follows all the rules, and respects the management of wildlife by professionals. 1 always wonder if true outdoorspersons are in the minority. It seems that way. especially in the Barry Stale Game Area. Then there is the “slob huntc.s," those who push the limit of the rules, sometimes bending and even breaking some of the minor rules. They might hunt in safety zones, pursue game onto another's property or use an over-sized bait pile. Could this be the majority? Iwonder. beer ue I find myself chasing hordes of those who push the limit of the rules. Finally, there are the poachers. Devoid of respect for wildlife, property rights, wildlife managemem principles, and even human life in some instances, these sorry lots are only into “bunting" for their own personal satisfac­ tion, glory and reward. Poaching is a force overriding a person's ability to follow the basic rules of hunting, like pushing game from another's property toward where they are positioned. Poaching is doing anything possible to collect game out­ side the boundaries set by wildlife profession­ als, like taking one extra fish over the bag limit. Poaching is violating the safety of others, their property rights, all to get that prized mount. Poachers do things like discharge a firearm from inside a vehicle in a safety zone... into another's property. Unfortunately, all of these acts have taken place on the sanctuaries 1 manage. Which group are you in? Do you know someone who falls into the "slob" or "poach­ OFFICE BUILDINC FOR SALE BY OWNER ‘Price Reduced* • <159,900 505 East Railroad Street HaMhgs city units ing” group? It is high time that law abiding Barry County citizens who respect our bountiful wildlife stand up to those who recklessly break the law or even push its outside limits. The solution is not to call our already over­ burdened coroervation officers every lime you think someone is bending the rales. These rale breakers are our friends, family and neighbors. Speak up. make your values known so we do not have a repeat perform­ ance of anyone taking what is rightfully ours. Turning the other cheek is not acceptable to the wildlife ire prize so much or to the outdocrspenons in our area. If someone would have spoken up to our infamous Barry County poacher, we all would be able to enjoy three more black bear, two more elk, a mule deer and 31 more white­ tailed deer. Thomas Funke, Resident Manager. Michigan Audubon Olis Sanctuary Rutland Township Owners Moving Mo New Facility Over 4000 eq ft totety remodeled office bukdktg. (S) sep­ arate offices, kitchen area, bathroom, lobby, huge confer­ ence erne end 2000 eq. ft of ahagMorage. EXCELLBfT FOR REAL ESTATE OR INSURANCE OFFICE. Hf-apeed cable. (5) phone Ines, central air, (2) city lots, 3 Phase Power in shop, Thomspplo Rivor frontage. Sta time to pick your own exterior colors! Cai 945-1771. The Revue Joseph and the Amazing Tecnnicolor Dreamcoat Vermontville Opera House 211 S. Main St Vermontville, MI Biblical examination reveals the greatest love Dear editor, I read in the newspaper where an editor had asked his readers to respond to die question. "What's wrong with the world?* A gentleman sent in the shortest answer imaginable: "I am.' I agree with him. at least so for as consid­ ering, 'What pan do I have in making this world a better place for people of all ages." You and I are either an asset or a liability (cause and effect). This seems to be a good time of year to write about motivating people. I think of love as the mighty motivator because it moves people to do greet things and some strange things. The word 'love* has a number of different meanings I shall confine myself to only the greatest and very unique kind of love. You might define this as a love that loves the unlovely. Is this the greatest kind we need? Let me show what it will do. then you decide if this is indeed the greatest of all. Farh must decide for himself. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I hays <?upc that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.* John 10:10-11. This sets the extreme coalrest in people. Are you one of the thieves or cue of the good shepherd's sheep? 'Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.* John 15:13. Notice now what this, 'greater love* has already done for you and me. 'For when we were still without strength, in doe time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for s good man someone would even date to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while wr were still sin­ ners, Christ died for us. Much more then, hav­ ing now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son. much mote, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.’ Romans 5:6-10. The death penalty has been paid for the whole world if they will receive it 'For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.* Romans 6.23 ’For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life* John 3:16. Notice the "whosoever.* 'And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.* 1 John 1.1. Notice the 'whole world.* Notice what this love does when received by a person. . 'But, speaking the truth in love, my grow up in all dungs into Him who is the head, Christ 'Ephesians 4:15. This love becomes the bodge of the child of God. "A new commandment I give to you. that you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that ••’mt are My disciple:, if you have love for one another.* John 13:34-35. 'Jesus answered and said to him. 'If any­ one loves Me. he will keep My word: and My Father will love him. and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 'He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father who sent Me.™ John 14:23-24. 'In this the children of God snd the chil­ dren of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God. nor is he who does not love his brother. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.* 1 John 3: 10.14. 'Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is bora of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God. for God is love.* I John 4: 7-8. “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another: No one has seen Birkholz, Newell receive petitions seeking pay cut by Snaan Tteaere Staff Writer About 400 signatures on petitions were presented to stale Sen. Patty Birkholz and state Rep. Gary Newell Monday morning at the monthly Legislative Coffee, asking them to return a portion of their salary to the state treasury or the district Ute petitions ask the senator and represen­ tative to share in the sacrifice that citizens will be asked to make to offset another $1 billion-pha budget deficit for fiscal 2005 since a recent 39 percent pay increase in legislators' salaries makes them the second highest paid in the nation. Both legislators accepted the petitions without comment Newell said be was interested to see Gov. Jennifer Granbolm's budget proposals on the next budget fix 2005. which will be present­ ed today, Thursday. Feb. 12. Newell said the deficit is between 5800 million and $1.3 bil­ lion. The high end of the deficit is due to Washington D.C.. through the Bush Administration not reimbursing payments for Medicaid, which funds one of three births and pays for nursing home stays. Newell said a package of bills requiring inspection of Canadian trash was passed in the House “Because the trash is deemed to be an interstate commerce decision, there are limits to what we can do." Newel! said. “Il (the bills) will have to stand muster in the courts ' His bill on election law change passed the House and is now in a Senate committee. It would allow townships to combine township halls. Newell introduced a father's rights bill that would allow judges to look at the financial circumstances of two people when they're not married as for as coat “Men feel cheated when the mother is in a better financial situation." he said. "The bill would require documentation to prove cir­ cumstances." When asked about supporting a continued pause of the income tax rate al 4.0 percent instead of 3.9 percent, a $77 million budget savings, both Newell and Birkholz said they supported rolling the rale back to 3.9. “It's only a $77 million Band-Aid," Newell said. "We're running out of Band-Aids." Banner editor David T. Young told Newell to take all options available to cut the deficit Congressman Vem Ehler's aide. Rick Traer, said there's not a lot on the U,S. House agenda except for President George W. Bush's budget, which was presented last week. “The president holds all discretionary spending or the overall budget tn 4 percent except for defense, which would increase 7 percent, and homeland security to 10 per­ cent" Traer said. "And only a half percent increase in all other programs." Traer said the president wants to make the tax cuts of 2001-2003 permanent. Regarding medical liability. Bush is pro­ noting a Health Care Act to control rising cols of health care that would cap noo-econon-jc damages at $250,000 for medical mal­ practice lawsuits and punitive damages at $250,000 or two times the amount of eco­ nomic damages See COFFEE, pg. 16 ~ . FesswW Feb. 13,14.19,20 & 21 ar 7 PM Feb. 15,21 & 22 at 3 PM God at any time. If we low one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us." I John 4:11-12. 'And we have known and belie red the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God. and God in him. We love Him be'-suse He first loved us. If someone says, ‘I love God.’ and hates his brother, he is a liar, for he who does not love his brother whom be has seen, bow can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: That he who loves God must love his brother also.' I John 4:19-21. . 'By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His com­ mandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His com­ mandments are not burdensome.* I John 5:2­ 3. That love then becomes the mighty motiva­ tor for us to love God. othen and even our enemies, 'But 1 say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who bate you. snd pray forlhpee who spitefully use you and [eraecutcycaktliat you may be sons of your Father in heaven: for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on she good, and sends tain on the just and on* the unjust* Matthew 5:44-45. 'And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, if we live in the Spirit let us also walk in ths Spirit Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another." Galatians 5:24-26. Rus Sarver, Hastings Bush doing a good job Per rreervatere, raff 2*9-347-4455 ar e-ueeff tterrvei 10jabssiw Dooes ohn 45 «n. befoue show. No assigned seats. Team: Aduus St, SBents and Students $7, Chupuen $5 - Pkee Pamono Hastings Pediatrics Saturday, February 14* 10 am -12 pm at our New Location 1761 West M-43 Highway, Suite 2, Hastings Hl (269) 948-PEDS (7337) Introducing our new Board Certified Physician Dr. Dawn Rosser Februery 6.2004 BARRY COUNTY. MORGAN Given under PuMc Act 165 of th* PuMc Acte of McMgan, 1*71 EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTteUERS BY CLMTICATION To the editor 1 would just like to say that in the post four yean President Bush has been president his approval rating has been remarkably high. Since this is the case, I think it is only fair to continue to support him and his decisions. He has led our country through some of the toughest decisions, decisions that probably would have destroyed any other man. However. President Bush was not destroyed or even banned by the amount of pressure he was under. He stood up to the challenge and pulled through. He has done an amazing job leading our country and he should continue his Godly work during the next four years. Heather Pappas, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids Purwart lo Saeaon ZUMA of aw tauten OvW Property 1*. Lee. ew pnoedhg awwl U pvMM NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED OTTENS TO SERVE ON THE PIANMNC B 2DMNC COMMISSION. Hastings City Bank APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY AOMffff$nUTX)N OFFICE, thro floor of the COURTHOUSE ANO MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN SCO PM ON FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 2004 ommsm CONDOMINIUM For sale by owner. Quiet, secluded, end unit adjacent to the Hastings Country Club. Two bedroom, 2-3/4 baths, den, living room, kitchen/dining area. Lower level framed for family room. All appliances including washer/dryer. Central air. central vac and water sof­ tener. Custom cabinetry and window dressings. Upper deck, lower patio. Two car garage. Cart path to golf course Immediate occupancy. Shown by appointment only. 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February 12. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches available for your convenience... PIXASANTVUW FAMILY CHUBCH HOPE LOTTED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHUBCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Ridaud 758-3021 ctan* Youth Pastor. Moore. (616) Director. pftoac. 945-4995. Churcb wetMe: www. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. 'Deltoa. Delton Booster Baildint. Pmtor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 9J0mjb. tafey School 10:45 ul CATHOLIC CHURCH 80S S. Jefferson. Father Al RaaaeU. 10:30 ajn.-noon. Hastings St High Youth. Saaday eveaiag ran (ages 3*4). Tuesday, Thonday from aad Softwood St ktom fron Tea's HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Dm Brail tae 269^45-9121. Meeting, (child care provided) SaataySctaol far allies 9:30 ia. SAINTS ANDREW* afl aftt Mtn^ Wontap 10:45 ANGLICAN CHUBCH Ufa IMOXAMiKtta Shady-No 2415 McCann pjn. Holy Rd.. Day Hmttaes services amice 10.30 a.m. Kid's For a or e-mail revdd>6 pan. Wednesday Midweek: 900 FIRST BAPTIST CHUBCH (Adults). Yomh 6*-l2* (radea. and CLC (Christina Life C)ab) 3 yrs. oH Hoar. Tfe«».9JO-ll0O ajn. CHURCH 'MtarCtakffa MwM-WRV Pmaor Ryao WMae, Yomh. 9-JO aam GBACX LUTHDLAN CHURCH 600 p.nu Evening Service; 700 (616) 945-30|4. Ifta Rev. 269-945-9414. Ft MdJtKchYo^ Prayer aad BiNe Offax, 948-BMM for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Nursery Available st K)ajn Time Fellowship aad Noses; 700 pun. Ada* Choir. 700 pjn. Rock poop. Saturday. Feb. 14 - 800 pan. 6:30-1000 15 - 800 * CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073. Paaaor Doe Roacoe. (517) 10:45 lsl Holy Schoo. Tuesday. Feb. 17 - 700 pjn. Congregation Council; 700 p.m. HASTINGS- William Joseph (Bill) Eastman Sr., age 68, of Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 9,2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bora Aug. 26,1935 in Chicago, III. the son of William Henry and Mary Menrtte (Clarke). He graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1954. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy with his brother, Peter, from Nov. 1, 1954 and was honorably discharged. Oct 26, 1956 sening on the USS Putnam DD 757. He was discharged from the Navy Reserves Sept. 15.1960. He married Nancy J. Hoos in 1954, the marriage ended in divorce. Bill worked as a manufacturing rep. for many wholesale furniture companies for 40 years. He moved to Talamook, Oregon in 1972 where he dairy fanned until 1974. He worked as an agent for Bekin's Van Lines from 1974 to 1980. Bill married Ann L. Lofquist Aug. 15, 1964. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing hunt­ ing, gardening, birds and riding his lawn mower, he also enjoyed cooking, reading and being with family and friends. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. . He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, PMtr Riptey Eastman. Surviving are Bill’s wife Ann L. Eastman of Hastings: children. William Joseph (Sue) Eastman Jr. of Lake City. Robert Hunter Eastman of Atlanta, Sharon Lois (Mark) Burnette of Romeo, Ripley Warren (Jennifer) Eastman of Hastings, Michael Ashley Easmsan of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; sis­ ter, Julie (Herman) Madler of Mt. Prospect, DI., several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial services will be held Friday, Feb. 13. 2004 at 11 ajn. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Memorials can be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 852-9228. Moraag Cefetarmion 10 1000 ajn. Healthy tallies; 700 I Betty C. Krauee| HASTINGS FUST UNITED ABUNDANT LIFE OodvCaaak Rd. I m. Soak. tar Norton. ESoae 623-5543. SMday School at 945 im; tontep 1100 49058. fs^R Maple Leaf (tape. Hwy. M-66 son* of Aaayria Rd. NashvBe,Mkft. 49073. San. Praise * Worship 10*30 ajn.. 600 Wetaaday Prayer BMe 700 pjft. (269-945-9574) Director of Christian Education; QUIMBY UNITED God's love. "Where Everyone is (616) 945-9391 Snmtay tonbp 10 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Ml 49058. 8:15 ajn. - Sonday School 9:30 in porary service). Junior Chvch. Sunday School. 10.30 ajn. - BABIY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST - COUNTRY CHAKL CHURCH 49051 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowiiaf. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Doon Morrison. Service Times: (269) 945-2938. MfabSir Our Neighbors! (Philippians 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pjn. HASTINGS - Betty C. Krause, age 74, of Hastings, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 in Tendercare of Hastings. She is survived by daughter, Patricia Stadel of Hastings; sons, Robert Stadel of Middleville, Richard Stadel of Hastings, Roy Stadel of Hastings, and Norman Stadel of Grand Rapids; brother, Lambert Rule of Oklahoma and half brother, Charles Rule of Oklahoma. A memoral service will be announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty C. Krause memorial fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Choir 1000 in; Worship 1100 ajn., 600 I FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Dane! Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269)945-5463. Rev. Dt Jeff Services - 9:-00 ajn. Traditional Worship; 1000 ajn. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 a_m. Church 9:30; Church Service 10J0 a.m. School; 11:20 ajn. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery TWr information on worship service is provided ty The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: SPECIAL EVENTS: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER awd REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Albert and Charlotte Plowman. She is survived by her husband and life­ long friend. Jack; her children, Lori (Kenneth) Giar, Roger “Billy” (Karen) Ohlrich. Jan (Paul) Wells; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; her sisters and brothersin-law, Barb (John) Looney, Nancy (Ernie) Zakrasek; her step-daughters. Sherry Barone, Jackie Diedrich. Theresa (Steve) Hammerlund; and many nieces and nephews. Myrtle's passion was her family and friends and she enjoyed spending her time Inurnment was in Dutton Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. < short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents. with them. 'Die Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescnptioas" 770 Cook Rd. - Myrtle M. (Ohlrich) Beliie KENTWOOD - Myrtle M. (Ohlrich) Belite, age 62. of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday. Feb. 4, 2004 after a tions be made to the Belite family. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. Hastings, Michigan 1 HASTINGS- Date CWiUyard, age 71. of Hastings, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Willyard was bora on Feb. 15,1932 in Sparta, the son of Hany and Anna (Johnston) Wiltyard. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thoraappte Kellogg schools, graduating in 1950. He was married toLauranne McDianmd on July 22.1972 in Caledonia He was employed at Bradford While for 43 1/2 years as a spot welder. He was a life member of the Middleville VFW Post 7548. Date proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict He was a Private Fust Class (T) released from active military service and transferred to Anny Reserve for completion of eight years of service. Date was an outdoor enthusiast, with a spe­ cial fondness for hunting, fishing and golfing. He was a avid, bowler and enjoyed reading. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lauranne (Randy) Willyard; brother, Darrel L. (Linda) Willyard of Middleville; sister, Dyllis Wilson of Silver Lake, Rockford; two sisters-in-law, Betty (William) Russell and Alice (Donald) Janima, both of Middleville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hany and Anna Willyard and brother-in-law, Don Wilson. .<.zi Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to his wife. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. I Bartha (Sone) Gabbard | LAKE ODESSA - Bertha (Sons) Gabbard, age 79. of Lake Odessa, passed away al her home on Friday evening. Feb. 6,2004. Bertha was bora in Powell County, Kentucky on April 27, 1924 to Herman and Lida (Hail) Sons. She and her husband bad resided in Lake Odessa for the past 39 years and were well knoun for the vegetables they sold every summer at their home across from Jordan Lake. Bertha is survived by Clay Gabbard, her loving busband of 53 yean; step-daughters. Joanne and Betty; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Amburgy and Aiteen Smith, both of Stanton, Kentucky; and many other relatives and friends. At Bertha's request, funeral services will be held at the Well's Funeral Home in Stanton, Kentucky with burial taking place in Stanton Cemetery. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Edna Marie McCritmoa, * 87. of Bride Creek died Tueaday. February 3.2004 ■ Bride Creek Health Syrian. Edna was boro July 8.1916 in Milwr. MI *e daughter of Jesae & Ethel Kale (Tboroaa) Brown. She enjoyed reading, country musk, travel­ ing. spending time with ha granddiikkro ami she loved to listen to the Stader Brothers. Edna was married Io Calvin G. McCrimmon; he preceded ha in death on June 9.1973. She is survived by four daughters, Carolyn (Robert) Watsoo of Dowling, MI, Marilyn (Russ) Benda of Batde Creek. Joyce (Raymond) Hanae of Hastings, MI and Fran Watson of Florida; aevoal grandchildren, great­ grandchildren and twp greri-gieri grandchil­ dren; a sister Sylvia Chaae of Rockford, MI and a special caregiva Dee Boice. She was preceded in death by ha huaband; a son Gary McCrimmon and a brother Mike Brown. Graveside services were held Saturday, Janu«y 7,2004 ■ the Dowlas CotKtery. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Rrandriion of Michigan. Prnnal meaaages for the family may be left at MULLIKEN - Ethlyn J. "Pete" Cramer, age 79, of Mulliken, died Wedneaday morn­ ing. Feb. 4. 2004. at an Eaton Rapids hospi­ tal Mrs. Cramer was boot March 25,1924 m Sebewa Township, a daughter of Eraeat L. and Zora M. (Wad) Jdmatn. She ww a retired employee of Owena-IUinoia in Charlotte. Surviving are her huaband, William; her daughter. Jaa Cramer of Waverly, Than.; her son, William Cratna Jr of Hartmgl, three grandchildren; her rimer, Mariene (Sam) Colizri of Richmond. Vitginia; her brother, Gordon (Marguerite) Johtuon of Eaton Rapids, and aeveral nieces and nephews. Services were held al 2 p.m. Saturday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken with Pastor Judy Scholten officiating. lamanaat was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Baiter-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. LAKE ODESSA - Mildred Mae (McNatt) Ackley, aged 73. of Lake Odessa went to meet ba Lord on Wedneaday morning. M. 4.2004. Mildred was bora in Franklin County, Alabama on March 12, 1930 toUlas and Russell (Pace) Jones. She married Joe Wallace McNatt on Oct 3, Juanita A. P. (Kidder) Jensen, 70, of Augusta, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Juanita was bora January 12, 1934 in the Freeport area, the daughter of Warren E. and Pearl M. (Blodgett) Kidder. She grew up there in an area commonly known then as Kidderville, and attended Middleville Schools. When she was young, she enjoyed mush­ room hunting with her brothers and sisters. She loved to travel, and later in her life her bobby was collecting dolls and teapots. Juanita attended Wright Beauty Academy. She was employed for many years at Fort Custer State Home. Through the years she worked as a waitress at several restaurants. She married Glen A. Jensen in 1984. He preceded her in death in 1998. Surviving is a son Allen Reynolds; a step-daughter, Marcia Hyuack; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also surviving arc sisters Thelma Treet and Lucy Catcher, and brothers Kelly. Herman and George Kidder. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Memorial services will be held later near where Juanita spent her youth. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To leave personal messages for the family, please see www.farleyeatesdowdle.com 1947; he preceded her in death on March 12. 1995. Mildred and Joe lived in Cleveland, Ohio for ova 40 years where she worked as a cook for the Cleveland Public Schools. After retiring, they moved to Lake Odessa in 1993. Mildred enjoyed gardening, and will be remembered by ha family as a loving, kind and generous wife, mother, grandmother, sis­ ter and friend. She is survived by ha husband, Vernon Ackley; son. Phil (Pstricis) McNstt; grand­ children. Sean (Julie) McNatt. Kimberly (Brad) Weeks. Jason McNatt Matthew McNatt and Mark McNatt; great grandchil­ dren. Joshua Weeks and Brianna McNatt; sis­ ters, Rosie McNatt and Arie Madden; aad many other loving relatives and friends. Mildred was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husband. Joe Wallace McNatt; and brothers and sisters. Marvin Jones. Casey Jones, Harrison Jones. Anna Belle McGaha. Lassie Irene Roach. Loonie Jones, and Eva Dell Jones. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Koops Funeral Chapel with Pastor K. Howard Immel officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggested that memorial contri­ butions may be made to the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements were being made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �SYRUP QUEEN, continued from page 1 In recent years the annual event has aver­ aged only three or four contestants Organizers were pleased with the number of girts who entered this year’s pageant. “h looks like the changes we made were good. We have a lot more girts who came out Io be queen this year," said Gene Fisher, pres­ ident of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association, during Tuesday’s event Members of the Queen's Court are Samantha Cowell, daughter of Ken and Sue Cowell of Vermontville, Katie Eldred, daugh­ ter of Kim and Duane Eldred of Vermontville, and Jessica Lawless, daughter of Mark and Vicki Lawless of Vermontvilk. The ninners-up in this year's contest were Amanda Ketchum. BethAnn Platte. Heathc. Ruffner and Carmen Wells. Though the association no longer requires the queen to make appearances throughout the year to promote the festival and Vermontvilk maple syrup. Syzmanski said she plans to attend as many parades as possibk. "I want to go to a lot of peraues to promote Vermontvilk and tnaple syrup." she said. "Kelly did a great job organizing information about parades and events for me." Judges fa the queen competition base their selection on the candidates' first hand experi- ence and knowledge of making maple syrup and understanding of the importance of the festival. The candidates also have to know facts about the history of the village, which is located on the edge of Eaton County. Also taken into consideration are poise, appear­ ance. speaking and the ability to represent the community and the content of an essay each candidate had to write concerning personal experiences with maple syrup making. Judges were David Wayne Huva, from WLCM Radio in Charlotte and Dank’ Holmes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte. Hastings Middle School Honor Roll announced (Second nine-week marking period, ending Jan. 16) Sixth grade High Hanots: 3.5 to 4.0 grade point aver­ age - Hayley Bishop. ‘Zachary Bolthouse. Holly Borner, Brandon Bower, ‘Amanda Buehler. Morgan Burger. Nicholas Burgett | Elisabeth A. Burnley | WOODLAND - Elizabeth A. Bursley. aged 68. of Woodland, was called Home to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening. Feb. 4. 2004. She was born in Hastings on July 15,1935 to Richard and Mildred (Dillenbeck) Brodbeck Liz graduated from Nashville High School in 1953. She was married to Charles Burtsey on Joly 17.1955. Elizabeth had worked at Pennock Hospital for 26 yean as an admissions clerk. She enjoyed camping, loved wildlife, and was an avid birdwatcher. She had been a life-long active member of rhe Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Elizabeth is survived by her husband. Charles Bursley; children, Janine Frizzell. Roxanne (Michael) Johnson. Diane (Donald Jr. ) Griffin, Leroy Bursley. aad Dale (Kay) Bursley; 13 grandchildren; one great grand­ child; parents, Richard and Mildred Brodbeck; sister. Ellen Conklin; aunt Avis Dillenbeck; a large extended family; and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her grandson. Justn Hokanson. The funeral service was held on Monday. Feb. 9 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Leora C. VanBuren BATTLE CREEK - Leora C. VanBuren. age 82. of Battle Creek, died Friday. Feb. 6. 2004 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born Dec. 15.1921 in Laingsburg, the daughter of James Edmund McAvoy and Mary Josephine (Morton) McAvoy. Attended Laingsburg. Morrice-Perry Schools. Leora enjoyed being a homemaker to her family. She married Elmer Glenn VanBuren on June 29.1953. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Rick) Millard. Balti? Creek. Kathleen M. Van­ Buren, Nashville; brother, Robert Edward McAvoy. Owosso; grandchildren. Kristen Brzycki, Nashville, Jeffery Brzycki, Nash­ ville, Jeremy (Holly) Brzycki, Vermontville, Jason (Laura) Millard, Bank Creek, and Maranda (Christopher) Gary, Bank Creek. Abo survived by great grandchildren Jessica. Donald. Kayla. Andrew and Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer, her parents, brothers. Donald, Morton, David. George and sister, Honora Flood. She met Elmer in the spring of 1953 at a dance in Owosso. They were married June 29. 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Durand. She belonged to St Vincent DePaul Society in Durand. St Ann's Women's Society in Bellevue and St. Bernard's in Iron's. They moved back to Bank Creek area ia 2000. Their daughter Linda became their guardian. Attended St. Philip Catholic Churcb. Leora had worked various jobs in Owosso. Perry and Flint as a waitress. She was a drill press operator during World War II at Willow Run in Ypsilanti. She lived in Chicago. Illinois, worked at Admiral TV and was a telephone operator in the 1950's. She liked to travel to Ontario. Canada where her grand­ parents lived and settled from Ireland. Funeral Liturgy were held Tuesday, at the St Philip Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Charles Fischer of St. Phillp Church officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial tribute. may be made to Alzheimer’s Diseases & Related Disease Association or American Cancer Society­ Southwest MI Service Center. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitational Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Chelsea Burke, Alicia Bush, Chris Campbell. Katelyn Campbell, Matthew Cathcart. ‘Angela Christiansen, Chase Coughlin. Ttoy Dailey. ‘Alexis Dakin. Garret Darting. Joshua Dunkelberger. Emily Dunnigan. ‘Maeve Dwyer, Robert Endsley. ‘Nathan Fad, Sarah Frame. ‘Nicok Gardner. ‘Patrick Garrett. ‘Jonathon Giesekr. Dustin Glaser. Britney Goodenough. ‘Katelyn Graybill, Kyk Griffith, ‘Paul Guenther, ‘Timothy Hanlon. Brittany Harmer. Nicholas Haskamp. •Kelsi Herrington, Brittany Hickey. ‘Jessica Howell. Luke Howell. Brian Hughes, Marissa Humbers, Zachary Jarman. Kayke Kidder. Ashley Knight ‘Dena Letot, Kyk Letot. ‘Pattrick Loew. ‘Cassi Lydy, Hekn MacQueen, Heather McCoy. ‘Karissa Milkson, ‘Andrew Moore. James Moray. Tyler Nelson, ‘John Nichols. Seth Parker. ‘Zachary Passmore. Gage Pederson. Ryan Pennington, Eric Pettengill, ‘Emily Phillips, ‘Katherine Ponsetto. ‘Krystal Pratt. Paige Pumford. ‘Ashley Purdun. Erik Robinson, Evan Shade. George Shannon, Angelica Smith. Daniel Soghomonian, Amanda Stenzelbarton, Jacob Stockham. Gabriel Sutherland. ‘Wendy Todd. Amelia Travis. ‘Nicholas Wallace, Marshall Warren. Samantha White. Colby Wilcox. Lindsey Williams, Matthew Wolfe. Cooper Woodward and ‘Abigail Worm. Honors: 3.1 to 3.49 — Rodney Allen. Ronald Alkrding. Blake Baird. Douglas Baker, Brooke Blair. Clinton Brill. Benjamin Cappoo, Gretchen Christensen. Allison Danis. Amy Dean. Chase Dekotto. Austin Endsky, Sara Franklin, Logan Hays. Jason Heinrich. Ashley Higgins. Amber Huisman, Kayla Huver. Daniel Johnson, Chelsea Leonard. Phillip Lipp. William MacDonald. Mindi Meber. Lindsey Meinke. Savannah Miller. Jessica Morgan. Samantha Purdum, Tyler Ray. Hannah Shumway. Nicholas Shuster. Kathleen Thomas, Courtney Thomason. Tana Townsend. Courtney Ward, Akxandra Wendorf. Holly Wilkins and Luke Wymer. Hooorabk Mention: 3.0 to 3.09 — Lauren Anderson. Jenaleigh Bailey. Jayson Brooks. Michelk Campbell. Gordon Conley. Blake Curtis, Jessica Czinder. Ashley DeBolt. Jessica Lee, Jacob Mesecar, Jerred Rambin. Bethany Roberts, William Rountree, Darin Rugg. Melissa Sanders, Chelsea Snore and Sheldon Westworth. High Seventh grade Honors: 3.r to 4.0 — ‘Keith Anderson, Kacy Anderson, Ethan Angus. ‘Sara Archambeau. Dustin Bateson. Jason Baum. Ashley Benton. Jyssica Blantz. •Charity Bouchard. ‘Sarah Brandt. Treat Brisboe. ‘Barbara Buehler. ‘Carmen Burlingame. ‘Bryan Campbell. Robert Cathcart, Corey Champlin. ‘Rachel Clevenger, ‘Matthew Cooky. Branden Courtney. ‘Alexis Craven. ‘Kendal Darting. •Charles Davis. ‘Alexandria deGoa. Megan Dekotto, Trevor Depew, ‘Kayla Des Voignes, Christopher Devries, ‘Leanne Dinges. Katherine Dobbin, Emily Doherty. Allison Eason, ‘Audrey Falconer. Chris Floyd, Katy Fluke, Heather Foote. ‘Nicok Frantz. L'Oreal Girooda, Taylor Gould, Amber Greer. Taylor Hammood, ‘Bradley Hayden. Danielle Hobbs. Adam Hodges, ‘Marie Hoffman, Kacy Hooten. ‘Alisha Howell. Chelsie Hughes. Timothy Huisman. Bianca Iberte, Trenton Johnson. Autumn Keeler. Kaitlynn Kensington. ‘Chelsea LaJoye. ‘Larry Lake, Ashley 1 ancestor. ‘Courtney Larsen. ‘Hayky Larson. ‘Brenna Leedy. Joshua Lemon. ‘Matthew Lewis, ‘Timothy Lewis, Jessica Lord, ‘Autumn MalmquistHubert, ‘Justin McComb. ‘Rachael McFarland, Akxis McGtandy, ‘Dylan. McKay. Anna McNally. ‘Karri Mikolajczyk. •Adam Miller. ‘Morgan Miller. •Tiffany Miller. ‘Michelk Mills, ‘Emily Moore. •Tess Nugent. Emily Parker. Julie Pennepacker. ‘Jennifer Phillips, ‘Sarah Alexander. Lindsay Azevedo. Samantha Bigelow, Rosemary Brasher. Jason Constant, Teri Dull. Danielle Elzinga. Kayla Evans, Jennifer Fuller. Nicok Gorodenski. Margaret Halford. Justin Jevicks, Jessica Kaczmarczyk. Shenna Kelley. Samantha McPhail. Paul Neal. Amanda Olson. Robert Parish, Erin Pettengill. Gregory Roath. Bethany Roderick, Kris Rutzebeck. Kylk Sturdier. Robert Steinke, Anna Teitz. Brittany VanSyckk and Kimberlynn Webb. Eighth grade High Honors: 3.5 to 4.0 — ‘Elliot Anderson. Kevin Armstrong. Joseph Arnett. ‘Daniel Auer. Hpllie Baker. Joshua Bare. Boon Basler, Kimberly Beck. ‘Ryan Bosnia. ‘Melissa Brill. ‘Heidi Bustance. Robert Cady. ‘Ryan Cain, ‘Amanda Cappoo. •Calli Carpenter. Deanna Carpenter. ‘Rebecca Christensen. Nicholas Convene, ‘Rebecca Davis. Elik Devroy. •Core.' Doxtader. ‘Patrick Dreyer. Sara Dunkelberger. Andrea Eaton. ‘Ashley Eerdsman. Miranda Fay. John Feldpausch. Kathleen Fletcher. ‘Kelly Frame. ‘Jami Frauson. Ellen Frey. Matthew Gardner. Trevor Gerber. Brittany Gibson. •Patrick Gillespie. Breanna Girrbach, ‘tael Gomez. Lisa Gorodenski. ‘Emily Graybill, Eric Haney. Brittany Hanman. ‘Shane Henry, •Sarah Heuss. Madelyim Hinkle. ‘Allison McWhinney-Smith engagement told Bruce and Marilyn McWhinney and Rodney and Mary Smith, both of Middkvilk, are pleased to announce the engagement at their children. Janine aad Adam. Janine is a 1998 graduate of Tbomappk Kellogg High School aad is attending Grand Valley Stale University pursuing a degree in Special FAiewlna Adam is a 1999 graduate of Tbomappk Kellogg High School and is attending Grand Valley State University pursuing a degree in Secondary Education. He is currently employed with PR Builders of Hastings. A May 1,2004 wedding is being planned. wooo. Honors. 3.1 to 3.49 — Joanna Chadwick. Curtus Cowles, Ryan DeCamp. Paul Fruin. Haley Girrbach. Casey Goodenough. Robert Hamel. Garren Harris. Stephen Haynes. Sarah Holman. Joshua Jevicks. Kelsey London, Jonathon Mahmat. Thomas McKinney. Lindsey McNally. Britton Olson. Tara Pennepacker. Jonathan Peurach. Jordan Rambin, Shands Romaine, Ashlynn Roth. Travis Trodgeon. Ashley Vancampen. Colby Wise. Honorable Mention: 3.0 to 3.09 — Owen Anderson, Austin Baade. Jordan Bailey, Jesse Cook. Jeannette Davis. Meagan Dooavan. Terry Sue Dryer. Kevin Edger. Amber Hammond. Cassandra Huver. Cory Jewett, Jennifer Komoelje, Andrew Matthews, Nicholas Meinke, Terra Nassif. Andrew Payne. Anastasia Richards, Amanda Slewart. Sylvia Teixeira and Ashky Wolfinger. • — Indicates 4.0 Dawn Bassett and Rick Ambrose WT united in marriage Saturday. Dec. 13,2003 at the Naahvilk Church of the Nazarene. Daughter of the bride. Stephanie Davis, stood as maid of bona. Scat Davis walked his mother down the aisk to give her band in marriage. Brother of the groom. Ritch Ambrose, served as beat man. Brother of the bride. Dermis Bassett, as groomsman. Chris Basaett attended the guest book. Ushers were Michael Bassett, nephew of the bride, and David Basaett. brother of the bride. Darwin Basaett, another brother of the bride, photographed the afternoon and evenings festivities wink Shari Basaett. John and Gail Herman and Barb Praden prepared dinner Brian Wissink and Melinda Simon aerved aa master and mistress of certmonks The coupk will honeymoon at Niagara Falls and will reside at their home in Hastings. Hodges, Ashleigh Holley, •Brittany Howell, David Jackson, Christopher James, •David Kendal], •Page Kienzte, Khafai Laubaugh, •Brittany Lepard, •Canon Letot, ’Megan Lipstraw, • Brendan Lomas, Kimberly Main. Stephanie Manning. •Ricky Mathis. Ashley Maurer. Megan McClelland. •Derrick McKee. Alyssa Mills, Nichole Moser, Thomas Newton. •Katherine Partridge. •Brad Peterson. •Gary Pleyte. Leslie Pumford. ♦Kenneth Quick. ’Sara Radant. Max Raymond, •Christopher Sanders, Tara Schoessel. •Chelsea lists, •Joseph Sleevi. •Chelsey Snyder, Brittney Soya, Kelsey Stevens. ’Kevin Taylor. •Samantha Tobias. •Stephen Tolger, Eric Treadwell. •Hayley Tuinstra. Maryann Uptgraft. • Audrey Valentine, •Ryan Vogel. Justin von der Hoff, •Audrey Wakley, Jason Washburn. Jacob Wescott. Christopher White and Hannah Bassett-Ambrose wed Newton-Harton to wed Rod and Karen Newton of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Newton to Nicholas Harton. son of Debbie and Gary Jousma of Lake Odessa, and Joe and Karen Harton of Hastings. Sarah is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School. She currently works as a nursing assistant in Hastings. Nicholas is a 1998 graduate of Lakewood High School. He currently wotks at Hastings Manufacturing. Sarah and Nicholas will be united in mar­ riage on Aug 14. 2004 at the Welcome Corners Church. Nolff-Hurt engaged Melissa Nolff. daughter of Russ Nolff of Aho. MI and Kathy Nolff of Grand Haven, Ml. together with William Hurt, ton of David Snd Linda Nygren of Stanton. Ml are pleaaed TWINS, Cynthia Jay at 5:47 un.. 6 lbs. 11 ozs. 17 1/2 inches and Samantha Marie at 5:49 a.m_ 5 lbs. 2 ozs. 18 1/2 inches on Jan. 13.2004 at Spectrum Butterworth to Dennis and Angy (Johnson) Alkn of Ionia. NOTICE to announce the engagement. The coupk will be united in marriage June 15 at the beautiful 13th Century Dornoch Castle located in the majestic Highlands of Scotland. The coupk. along with their children will reside in Hastings. The CHUD ABUSE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SEEKING .NTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. THIRD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 13.2004. BuaineM Mealing from 5 to 530 p.m. Social How from 530 p.m. Io 630 p.m. Dinner wM be aerved at 630 p.m. 028BSM4 815 per person a $25 per couple RSVP by Friday. February 13,2004. by caring Karen Jouama at 948-3264 or Stephanie Phillips, ‘Megan Power. Gabriel Purchase, Holly Ray. Katie Romanak. ‘Steven Safie. ‘Kathryn Sanders. ‘Dane Schilz. ‘Preston Schwartz. Kaitlyn Sender. ‘Kykigh Sheldon. •Amber Sbepkr. Adam Skedgell. ‘Molly Smith. ‘Bryce Spurgeon, Timothy Stillson. •Ambrie Storey. Lee Swartz. Tiffany Tassos. ‘Alyssa Thornton. ‘Matthew Watson, Adam Wiker. ‘Shelby Winans. Anastacia Wolcott. Aaron Wright. ‘Stephank Wymer. ‘Rachael Zalewski and ‘Amy Zwiemikowski Honors: 3.1 to 3.49 — Christopher Case. Josey Curcio. Autumn Delacruz. Emily Ellwood. Aaron Fenstemaker. Rebecca Gahan. Suzanne Gillihan. Nathan Hinkle. Vincent Hynes. Sherry Jager. Lindsey Johnson, "tykr Kalmink. Bradley Keeler. Sarah Kidder. Carson King, Zachery Lloyd. Kourtney Meredith. Melissa Pennington. Ashliegh Penny. Justin Prucha. Christina Service. Stacy Slaughter. Kara Sours. Rachel Stephens and Phillip VanZyl. Honorable Mention: 3.0 to 3.09 — Kayke NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION­ ERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO COMPLETE A TERM ON THE AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD. THE VACANT POSITION MUST BE FILLED WITH A PERSON WITH AGRI­ CULTURAL INTERESTS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRI­ DAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2004.- I » �Page 8 - Thursday. Fatxuary 12.2004 - The Hastings Banner The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 14, at Lake Manor. John Waite will be the speaker. His topic will be on Scandinavian research for one's ancestors. Hippy birthday today to Abraham I Jncoln. who was bom this day 195 years ago. in HsW. Exactly five yean from today will be the bicen­ tennial observation of his birth. When george Washington turned 200 in 1932. schools had programs hailing the “Father of Our Country" and children learned poems aad sang songs Saturday. Feb. 14, will be the date to honor St Valentine's Day. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. There will be a slide program showing old scenes of Lake Odessa and today's counterpart at the same buildings, plus other slides of days psm. The Grand Rapids Press carried an obituary last week for Edward R. Boyce. 81, an older brother of Lake Odessa's Clayton Boyce, retired business man from Lake Odessa TV and Appliances. He is survived by a wife and three stepdaughters, three brothers and two sisters. An unusual event will be marked Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Lake Odessa Depot/Museum. There will be a piano party to showcase the antique, unique quality piano recently given to the depot There will be a succession of talent­ ed piano players performing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on this instrument The puolk: is invited to come and stay for one or more performers. There will be light refreshments served during the musical treat time. The Sime Journal carried an announcement of the death of James Franklin Manley. 82. for­ merly of Portland, a retiree of Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa. His funeral was Saturday st Sunfield. There will be a blondmobile visit to Lake Odessa Monday, Feb. 16. at Fellowship Hall. Hours are from noon to 5:45 p.m. The monthly flea market at the Lake Odesaa VFW Hall is to be held this week, on Friday and Saturday. Local pharmacist William Walker is slated to be the guest speaker at the Commission an Aging building Saturday, Feb. 21. Between now and then he will be on a trip to Mexico on a medical mission. Dale and Doris Mossburg left on Saturday for Mississippi because of the death of their son-in-law, Joe Parker. He and his wife have three children. On Sunday, Andrew and Rachael Mitchell of Zeeland and their toddler daughter attended services at Central United Methodist Church. Andrew brought the morning message. His parents from Livonia also attended and they had dinner together in town before going home by separate routes. The Mitchells are former residents of Fifth Avenue in the 700 block. Correction: Marie Pickens was transferred from Thornapple Manor to Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village on North East Street, Hastings. Mrs. Fran Hybarger, 90, received multiple injuries in a fall on the approach to ha mobile home. She was taken to an area hospital. Funeral services were set for Wednesday forenoon at Portland St. Patrick's Church for Helen Zimmerman, 88, mother of Lois (Mrs. Douglas) Musbach of Woodland. She had been a widow since the 1966 death of her husband. Nick Zimmerman. She also was preceded in death by grandchildren Paula and Jacob Musbach. She is survived by eight other chil­ dren. The GR Press business section had a feature story Sunday on the growing use of corn as fuel to produce "ethanol. One such project outlined is one proposed for the Lake Odessa/Wbodbury area. Most local farmers grow field com, so there is much potential for a supply for such a producer and potential as a new sales place for local com crops. We read much about the destruction of the rain forest for small farmers in South America to grow coffee plants. There are varieties of coffee grown in shade. Environmentalists have said they wish more farmers would grow the shade variety and leave the rain forest in place, where it can continue to produce the baric and berries which are used for medicines for local use and for the phannacutical companies. Congress, at least the House half, approved last week by vo ice vote a b111 thst wouId au t horizc the expenditure of $18.6 million to help protect the African rain forest along the Congo River. Third District Congressman Vernon Ehlers of Grand Rapids voted no, but most of those list­ ed voted in favor of the proposal. Citizens’ questions to be answered at M-37 meeting by Patrida Johns Staff Writer Doug Strauss of Benesch and Associates, Larry Nix from Williams and Works, Jim McManus of Barry County Planning and K i tty Rothwell from the Michigan Department of Transportation win be available to hear area residents Wednesday, Feb. 18, on the work being done in discussing the M-37 corridor. One meeting will be held at the Barry-Eaton District Health Departmem building at 330 W. Woodlawn in Hastings from 3 to 5 p.m. The evening meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Aerial maps of the corridor were posted in communities along the corridor so that resi­ dents could review and comment on them. The committee has reviewed the new com­ ments and along with a master ordinance dis­ cussed the impact on the corridor. The public is invited to learn about the changes at the meet­ ings on Feb. 18. Kitty Rothwell from the Michigan Department of Transportation reminds every­ one that the access managemem document is an active document and coordination of efforts is important to its implementation. Strauss encourages anyone to attend one of the open houses, especially if they wish to review and comment on the development of an access management plan for M-37 through Barry County. The meetings are a followup to the previous public information meetings at the end of October 2003 and will provide residents an opportunity to review the Draft M-37 access managemem plan and make comments. After this set of public information meet­ ings, the final M-37 access managemem plan will be developed and implementation of the plan will begin. The public meetings will be an open house format. There will be no presentation given, but representatives from the M-37 Corridor Committee, MDOT and the consultants will be there lo answer questions and assist The M-37 access management plan will be available to review and comment on along with copies of the draft orriinanm Strauss says, “The M-37 Corridor Committee and MDOT look forward io seeing you at one of the meetings and discussing the proposed access managemem plan with you.” Anyone with questions can call McManus at 945-1290 or Rothwell at 616-377-3977 or Strauss at 517-482-1682. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 2003 10,429,778 0 79315,066 5,950,000 135.M3.106 1,795.065 134,148,041 0 3,705,583 54,000 38,000 30301 aaaoaik aysymaana -Uabilltle*Domestic Deposits: Non-interest bearing Interest bearing Federal Funds Purchased Securities sold undur ugroomuntt to repurchase Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligation under capitalized leases Other HabHMes TOTAL LIABILITIES 188,352,332 dollars. Justin tells me that any woman would love to be in my shoes, to have a man take such good care of her. I love Justin, but I cant take much more of this. He is unwilling to go for counseling and makes me feel as if fm off my rocker. Annie, other than this, Justin is wonderful. He's attentive, a good father and a very hard worker. Please help me. - Losing My Mind in Georgia Dear Georgia: Read your letter again and then ask yourself how 'wonderful* Justin really is. He sounds emotionally abusive to us. and there is the potential for him to become plenty worse. He is diminishing your ability to be independent and blaming you for it Red lights are flashing everywhere. You must figure out a way to stay finan­ cially autonomous in case things deteriorate. Talk to a therapist about your situation, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) for sugges­ tions. Please don't wait Dear Annie: You recently printed several comments in response to a letter about the value of pornography. I read with amusement the response from 'New Mexico.* who lent his oh-so-brilliant insight by stating that women were 'stupid* and *a vex on humani­ ty* and he much preferred porn. What this scholar seems to forget is that be was bom from a 'stupid* female. If it weren't for his mother, we would never have had the privilege of reading the rubbish he submitted. On another note, you have to feel a little sorry that the guy's life is so pathetic he has to blame an entire gender. — Florida Female Dear Female: Quite a few readers were up in arms over 'New Mexico* and his little tirade against women. Some were personally offended and said we shouldn't have printed his comments at all. We think the readers have a right to see the wide variety of opin­ ions we receive, since they reflect the thoughts of people we might not otherwise encounter - and ought lo be aware of. 28,620,947 159,731,385 0 0 21,054,414 0 2799 984 8212306,730 Recital roses? Dear Annie: What is the proper etiquette after a music recital? Should the student pres­ ent the teacher with flowers? - Panama. • -Equity CapitalPerpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common Stock Surplus undivided proms ano capital reserves Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity securities TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES ANO EQUITY CAPITAL rarely have any cash on me and am always going to the bank or asking Justin for a few Woman hater Dollar Amount Cash & balancns due from institutions Non-totorest-baaring balances and currency & coin Interest bearing balances Securities Federal Funds Sold Loens and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases LESS: Allowance tor loan losses Loans and leases not of aiowance Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments In unconaokdaled subsidiaries and associated companies IntangMe assets Other assets TOTAL ASSETS and have a terrific life. However, Justin is very controlling and jealous to the point where I am going crazy. When I tell him how I feel, he says I obviously need medication. Justin has takes over our money because he says I'm using up his paycheck and he has nothing to show for it. I am not a spendthrift, but I do buy clothes and school supplies for the children, not lo mention the occasional item for myself. Justin won't pay those bills until we have a fight Then he will -allow* roe to pay them. We argue over this every month. I look a summer job to help out financially. I made good money, but Justin was so jeal­ ous, he accused me of meeting men on my lunch breaks. He even came to my work place, just to be sure. If Justin knows I have $10 in my pocket he win make sure 1 spend it before be pulls out his own wallet which invariably has at least $100 in it He will say. Td rather not break a $20.* Consequently, I 0 1,353,600 8,778.000 1433“',778 403396 M2IP674 . 8237,436304 0 Memoranda: Deposits of state money - Michigan Okla. Dear Panama: Flowers are appropriate, although not mandatory, for both the teacher and the student. The student may receive flowers from family members or personal guests attending. The teacher can receive flowers from the student. If there are several students playing at the same recital, it is a lovely gesture to present the teacher with a single bouquet from the entire group at the end of the recital. I. Joan M. Heffalbowar Vice President of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report at Condition is tree and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. jaaoJLBaMwK PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Lawless lover Dear Annie: I have lived with ‘Gene* for almost 15 years, though we are not married. When we first met, we each worked and had a normal life. We bought a great house ia the country and had tots of family around. Then Gene was fired from his job for stealing. No charges were pressed, so be decided lo retire and travel. He said I was welcome to join him or stay home. I decided I loved him and nothing else mat­ tered. We’ve been traveling in an RV and have had a good time, but I want stability. Gene has some good qualities - he does dishes, helps with laundry and can fix anything. The flip side: he doesn't pay his taxes, refuses to get his vehicle licensed, has no insurance, and often won't pay alimony to his ex-wife. He drinks every night and has a horrible temper. If Gene asked me to many him today, I could not. I don't want to hurt him. but I want more. Is that so bad? I believe I could have a much more meaningful life without him. but is that any reason to leave? - Really Lost in Arizona Dear Arizona: Well. yes. You've matured, and Gene is stuck, trying to avoid the real world. If you slay in this situation, things are not likely to get better and you will become even less contented than you are now. You deserve to have a satisfying life, with a law­ abiding citizen who shares your values aad desires. Try couples counseling to see if a compromise can be reached. If not, it may be time to move on. Spittle solution Dear Annie: Please help me with an etriberresting situation. At the age of 60. Pve sud­ denly become a spitter. 1 cannot seem lo con­ verse without spraying my poor victim. My dentist says it must be the prescriptions Fm taking, but my doctor says that's not the case. Any thoughts? — Ocean Spray Dear Ocean Spray: Did this problem start shortly after you began taking these medica­ tions? If so. your dentist could be right and you should ask your doctor if you can make a substitution. Also ask the doctor if the spitting might be related to a loss of muscle control or a sinus problem that is interfering with your breathing. At your next dental visit, ask if your bite is off or if there's a gap in your teeth that wasn't there before. If you wear dentures, they may need to be refitted. Until then, now that you are aware of the problem, make an extra effort to speak more slowly, swallow more often and keep a hand­ kerchief handy. Don't bring kids Dear Annie: I am a hairdresser at a neigh­ borhood beauty salon. Yesterday, a woman came into the shop to get highlights and a haircut. This is a two-hour process. Unfortunately, she brought along her 6-yearold son. 4-year-old daughter and 3-week-old baby. After five minutes, the two older children were bored and the baby was hungry. Uris is a very busy salon, and apparently, the woman assumed the other customers would amuse her two older children while she fed the infant And she's doing that while Fm work­ ing on her hair I This woman made her appointment two weeks in advance. Surely she could have found a baby sitter. Don't you find this rode? — Utterly Speechless in Connecticut Dear Speechless: Ifs not only rode, it is dangerous for the children. Beauty operators work with a number of harsh chemicals, not to mention sharp scissors and hot dryers. Children should not be running around in salons, and holding an infant on your lap while the hairdresser is coloring your hair is the height of parental irresponsibility. We know it's not always easy to find a sitter, but when you can make an appointment weeks in advance, there's simply no excuse to bring the We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources end liabilities. We dedere It haa been examined by us. and to the beet of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the kids. instructions end Is true end correct. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail Directors: Andrew F. Johnson WHar H Wm Hastings City Bank - Trust Department Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31.2003: 381,160,857 I Randoulph L. Teegerdin, Vice President, of the above named benk. do hereby dedare that this report of managed assets is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Randoulph L Teegardin oausxa your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �These Germans, coming here at a later date, had to take second choice in the purchase of land and these lands were usually a flat level surface covered with a massive forest, but in a process of time, as these lands have been cleared and properly drained, experience has demonstrated the fact that they are now our strongest and most productive soils. So we must give these Germans great credit for they have taken an active part in changing Woodland from that wild condition into its From TIME to TIME A look down memory fane... A History of Woodland Township, Barry County VI By Joyce Weinbrecht A History of Woodland. Township. Barry County VI. as written by A. W. Dillenbeck for the Woodland News in 1911. This manuscript was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Chariton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given to us by the late Catherine Lucas. In the autumn of 1838 the forest south of Jordan Lake was first invaded by one Phineas Coe and family, who came in and tar­ ried with the bachelors for two weeks and then moved on their own land in Section 9. the farm now owned by Jonathan Smith. However. Coe and family were not well suit­ ed with Michigan pioneer life, and after stay­ ing two years, they removed to California. Coe died soon after and Mrs. Coe. being a woman of good education, went to New York City and in later years became an attorney at law. In December 1838, John A. Jordan and wife (who was a sister of Galloway) and one child, in company with John Potts and wife, came from Livingston County to Woodland, where Jordan had land in Section 4 now owned by Anson J. Roberts. Potts settled on the south­ east one-fourth of Section 3. across the road from Jacob Funk’s. ’i'heir trip, though a weary one. through trackless woods, confronted by a blinding snow storm, came to a halt for that day for the shadows of night were falling and they were yet some miles from the cabin of the bache­ lors. whither they were bound. Their principal diet at that time was the milk from the cow they had with them, and so they camped for the night. They slept in the snow that night, or tried to, but hunger and cold disturbed their much needed and desired slumbers. Their trip frqm Portland was a tedious one, for they had to cut their road out much of the way. The next morning, after getting thoroughly warm from their camp fire and eating break­ fast from a scanty supply of milk mixed with a limited amount of other fixtures, they left their cow and ox team tied to trees and start ed out on foot to find the cabin of the bache­ lors. After a long and weary tramp they found the quiet abode and were heartily welcomed by the trio. The team, cow and other outfit were brought in, and it would be reasonable to presume that they too would enjoy a good feed of marsh hay and com stalks. The one child referred to in speaking of John A. Jordan is the one we referred to in our first article as having lived in Woodland more years than any other person. She was the wife and now is the widow of the late Albert Barnum and his father also was a pioneer whom we shall refer to in future items. John Potts and wife who settled on Section 3 endured many hardships and deprivations to build up a home for himself and family. He was a very quiet and unassuming man in his general makeup, never aspiring after wealth or popularity. They both lived on his farm until removed by death many years ago. Area conservationists may devise a nationwide model by Shelly Suber Marshall Chronicle Editor Land owners in two area watersheds want­ ing help with soil and water conservation efforts have a rare opportunity to tap into the resources of a growing list of federal, state and local governmental agencies and non­ profit organizations, thanks to a unique part­ nership program. The Rice Creek and Battle Creek River Watershed Partnership Project will pull together groups such as Pheasants Forever, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Calhoun County Conservation District. Ducks Unlimited, the DEQ, DNR and more in a one-of-a-kind agreement to pool their resources and eliminate duplication of effort. It’s all because state and federal officials decided to launch the pilot partnership proj­ ect in Calhoun County due to the strengths and successes of the local Conservation office, located in Marshall to help the United States Secretary of Agriculture develop the rules for future partnership programs nation­ wide. "I’m really excited." said Battle Creek River Watershed Project Coordinator, Kristine Boley-Morse. "We have those agen­ cies making this commitment and that’s a really big deal. It’s an honor to the Calhoun County Conservation District that our water­ sheds and district was chosen and that these agencies are willing to commit their resources." The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. entitled Partnerships and Cooperation, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into stewardship agree­ ments with states, tribes and non-govern­ mental organizations. The goal is to enhance technical and finan­ cial assistance provided to owners, operators and producers, address natural resource issues related to agricultural production and provide conservation solutions to minimize further regulatory actions. Once the Farm Bill provision is fully implemented, special projects can be desig­ nated per the recommendation of the Natural Resources Conservation Service state con­ servationist with advice from the State Technical Committee. "This pilot effort will be conducted to develop a protocol and methodology that might be used when the Partnerships and Cooperation program becomes available through the USDA," states the agreement, signed in Marshall Thursday by more than 20 different agencies, townships and drain commissioners from Calhoun. Barry. Eaton and Jackson counties affected by the two watersheds. The outcome, hopes Boley-Morse and partnership project coordinator Gregg Strand, will be cleaner headwaters and healthier wildlife in both the Rice Creek and Battle Creek River watersheds which in turn, could lead to ? cleaner Kalamazoo River. "If you have an interest in getting conser­ vation on your land, these two watersheds are a priority in »he state to get things done so we’re say ing to the landowner, ’this is a win­ dow you don’t want to miss." said Strand. A management plan addressing water quality issues, sediment and erosion prob­ lems and other issues affecting the creeks, the rivers and drains will be executed using Woodland School 1885-1923 Jordan lived the latter part of his life in Woodland on the farm now owned by E. Lucas and he and his wife both died there long years in the past. His son, Jesse, who is yet remembered by many as having owned and lived on the farm now owned by his son. Fred L. Jesse, always claimed the honor of being the first white child bom in Woodland. His birth was Sept. 29. 1939. However, it was stoutly maintained by some that the little daughter of Joseph Hager was the first, her birth being May 4, 183$. She died when five months old. but other pio­ neers claim that Hager lived in Sunfield Township at the time of her birth and in Woodland at her death. If this is a fact, then Jesse Jordan was the first white child bom in our township. He lived a retired life in this village. Emanuel Cramer of Lake Odessa is the daughter. Samuel Meyers is living retired in Lake Odessa and is well advanced in years. Valentine Meyers is living in Sunfield. Wesley Meyers of this visiting is a grandson and has been township clerk of Woodland some less than one hundred years. About this time Michael Schweitzer com­ menced pioneering on the farm where his son. H.V. Schweitzer, now lives. Michael was an industrious and hardworking man and cleared up a large farm. He became sufficiently able to live without work and has been living a retired life in Lake Odessa for a number of years. He was also quite a hunter in pioneer days, always having plenty of venison and honey on hand and his faithful wife knew well just how to prepare a good meal to suit the appetite of the hungry visitor. Mr. Schweitzer is past 80 years of age, yet he enjoys to tell of felling the great forest, clear­ ing the land, and of the many exploits in hunt­ ing game, finding bee trees and catching fish. He is yet quite active in both body and mind. In our last week’s item we mentioned that the Veltes. Hanes and Burkles were the first German settlers direct from the mother coun­ try. But soon after them the Germans came in rapidly, so numerous that we shall be unable for want of space to eulogize on each individ­ ual family, but will mention them in a body. Among them were J.G. Schwartz. Adam Baitinger. George Neithamer Sr.. Fred Wagner Sr.. Andrew and JT. Smith. Jacob Schray, the Eckardts, Schuler. Byhas (sic). Kramer, George, Jacob and Michael Smith, Mauchs. Metzgars, Bitsers, and Fenders and many others came later. present condition of wealth and prosperity. These people arc usually industrious and eco­ nomical and through their industry aided by a law of nature, the fertile soil has yielded abundantly and financial success and prosper­ ity has been the result. In 1853 there came into our midst one Jacob Straus, a Jew of Hebrew peddler, with a small pack of goods. After looking the situa­ tion over, he concluded that the Center would be a very good location for a resident trader. He rented a log cabin previously occupied by Snyder, the blacksmith. Straus stocked this building with a back load of goods and launched out the Pioneer Merchant of Woodland Shortly after coming here he engaged Stephen Haight to build him a farm residence, the first framed house ever built at Woodland Center, but Straus didn’t find a volume of trade as he anticipated and after staying two or three years took his goods and departed for a more favorable dime. Stephen Haight, one whom we have just mentioned for building the first framehouse at the Center, became a resident of Woodland in 1852 and worked at carpenter work for a number of years and in connection with his carpenter work he was engaged in the under­ taking business, but at that time there was no such thing as cloth covered caskets. They were what they then called “coffins.’’ Stephen made for many yean black walnut coffins. The expense of malting them and fur­ nishing the lumber at that time would proba­ bly not exceed $5 and they were far more durable than the high priced caskets of mod­ ern style. Stephen later on moved to Lake Odessa and was undertaker there until failing health would no longer permit and he has been dead for some years. He was a son of Reuben Haight who lived in Odessa Township and was a brother to Jonathan and Samuel Haight mentioned in our first items. We may refer to the Haights again in our next articl SELF-EMPLOYED? the new partnership agreement to provide advice to landowners, financial assistance and other resources. ‘ "When a land owner comes to us or we go to the land owner and ay, ’you’ve got cattle in your stream.’ there are diverse programs we can use," said Strand. One of the biggest issues with the Battle Creek River that Boley-Morse hopes to address ;.-re the sediment and phosphorus content. "The Battle Creek River has been identi­ fied by the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality) as one of the leading contributors of sediment and phosphorus into the Kalamazoo River," said BoleyMorse. "So. we want to reduce the water quality problems." Too much rediment leads to a variety of problems including the suffocation of fish and plant life. The planting of native and wild grasses is one way to shore up the stream banks and filter harmful pesticides and other chemicals applied to crops and lawns before they are washed into the streams. One alarming example of how quickly a H EALTH & LIFE* INSURANCE AT AFFORDABLE RATES waterway can erode the land is occurring on the Battle Creek River. According to BoleyMorse, rebar was pounded into the river­ bank. Three months later three more inches were exposed. Erosion occurs when dredg­ ing and cleaning of the waterways leads to the disposal of dirt at water’s edge prevent­ ing the water from spilling over during heavy rains. Rice Creek has "very similar" problems, added Strand. "The reason we’re talking about these watersheds for this is there is a component in the Farm Bill programs that says the state can select a watershed, using up to five-per­ cent of the funding, to set up a pilot for • Vision & Dental Insurance Available* • Prescription Drug Coverage* • 24 Hour On the Job Coverage** developing the methodology.” said Strand. Depending on how well the partnership and cooperation agreement does, the state Natural Resources Conservation Service will decide how other partnerships will function in the future. They’re going to try to figure • Cannot be Singled Out for Rate Increases or Cancellation • Your Choice of Doctors/Hospitals TJ Cappon Insurance Agent what works best and reaches out to landown­ ers." The Battle Creek River watershed area 269-838-0368 covers 187.000 acres across northern Calhoun County, southeastern Barry County and southern Eaton County. The Rice Creek Watershed covers 58,200 www.tjcappon-ins.com acres (91 square miles) and covers western Jackson and eastern Calhoun counties. "It’s historic for the state," said Calhoun Conservation District Education Coordinatoi Tara Egnatuk. "and definitely for the coun­ ty" Stale and local officials from nearly every entity affected by the watersheds, joined with the non-profit agencies in pledging their commitment to the project at the signing cer­ emony in the Calhoun County Commissioners room. "This is ceremonial." said Strand, "this is great but conservation on the ground is what everybody’s looking for." Group Inauranca Plana aro Endorsed by the National Association for the Self-Employed A—vitrm Group insurance plans are underwritten by The MEGA Lite and Health Insurance Company, Home Office: Oklahoma City, OK. For details, including the exclusions and limitations contact the insurance agent "Optional benefits require additional premium -Provided you are not covered under any Worker's Compensation plan M/NATL02W Exp 08104 OOS2S3M �Page 10 - Thursday, February 12, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Grapplers stay undefeated with win at St. Johns The Saxons’ Lucas Covey throws down Byron Center's Wade Byxbe before pinning him 23 seconds into the first match of the night last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s finally tournament time for the Saxon wrestlers. The Saxons will be looking lo earn their third straight O-K Gold title in Middleville Saturday at the league tournament, bu; it won't be easy. Although the Saxons are 23-0 in duals this season with a 5-0 mark in the Gold, they’ve been beaten by the Trojans twice this year in individually scored tourna­ ments. A Trojan victory Saturday, with a sec­ ond place finish for the Saxons means the two teams would split the conference title. Of course, if the Saxons win the title is theirs alone. “It is going to be a two horse race,” said Saxon coach Mike Goggins after his team topped Byron Center last Thursday 54-12. “We helped ourselves tonight with some seeding. But you’ve still got to pick (Middleville) as the favorite.” By that logic, the Saxons must be the favorites heading into next Wednesday’s Division 2 district opener at Lakewood High School. The host number one ranked Vikings drew Caledonia for the first round, meaning that the third ranked Saxons and the fourth ranked Trojans will meet once again. The opening round beings at 6 p.m.. with the finals scheduled to start around 7:30. “We looked a little gassed tonight, and we shouldn’t have been,” said Goggins at Byron Center. The Saxons had wrestled just one dual meet in the previous two weeks. “Nothing conditions you like competition.” Still, the Saxons closed out their perfect conference regular season. Lucas Covey, Steve Case, Jeff Allen, Chad Ferguson. Rich Harper, and Dar. Blair all scored pins for Hastings. RJ Morgan, Matt Lipstraw, and Scott Redman won decisions. Heath VanBelkum scored a major decision, and Rusty Burgdorf scored six points against a Bulldog forfeit. “It doesn’t matter if you are ready to go or beat up this time of year. That’s the way it is. You have got to keep practicing hard, stay healthy , and see how it ends up,” said Goggins. The Saxons shook off any stiffness they'd accumulated during their time off Thursday, and Saturday won the title at the St Johns Team Tournament with a 4-0 dual record on the day. Hastings defeated second place Petoskey in the finals 45-25, after taking a 58-7 win over Perry. 58-15 over St Johns, and a 63-18 vic­ tory against Ithaca. Winning four matches Saturday for the Saxons were Morgan, Burgdorf, Case. Alien, Chad Ferguson, Lipstraw, Scott Redman, and Covey. Harper won three matches for Hastings, while Ryan Ferguson, Kyle Quada, and Blair each won two. “We seem to be wrestling very well and peaking at just the right time,” said Goggins. The Saxons took on the best the O-K White had to offer Wednesday night in crossover duals with Lowell and Sparta. The rest of the Gold’s best are waiting. “With the conference tournament coming up this Saturday and team and individual dis­ trict next week we really need to be at our best.” Hastings' Heath VanBelkum (top) scores near fall points against Byron Camera Jordan Tramp before earning a 13-7 decision last Thursday at 189 pounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) This district trophy should get a case of its very own Saxon Chad Ferguson begins his attempt to turn over Byron Center's Josh Warber in the 130-pound match last Thursday evening. Ferguson added another pin to his Hastings' record win total which now stands at 147 victories. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The line “it’s not fair" has become the modem day equivalent of the boy crying “wolT. So *ew things are “fair”, that when something really isn’t fair it takes a long time for people to notice and even longer for someone to do anything about it. Most of the time, whatever can be done ends up happening too late. With the MHSAA wrestling tournament it’s too late. But that doesn’t mean things shouldn’t be fixed for the future. On Wednesday evening in Lake Odessa, three of the top four wrestling teams in Division 2 in the state of Michigan will take to the mats. The State Finals haven’t moved from Kellogg Arena to the Lakewood High School Gymnasium. It's just a lowly dis­ trict There are all the cliches about how you have to beat the best to be the best, and blah, blah. blah. The best team shouldn’t have to beat the second, or third, or fourth best in the first round of a tournament that includes over 100 teams, let alone beating two of them on the first night It is not fair. Currently Lakewood is ranked first in the state in Division 2, Hastings is third, and Middleville is fourth. Lakewood won the draw on Monday. Although technically the Vikings haven’t won anything yet, they drew Caledonia for the first district match. Nothing against head coach Jim Maxim and his Fighting Scots, but they don’t nave a fighting chance. That means, on the ocher side of the bracket Hastings is taking on Middleville. Lakewood gets a warm-up before the district finals, while the Trojans and Saxons have a war on their hands. Miduleville and Lakewood, or Lakewood and Hastings, or Middleville and Hastings will finish the team season without even a district trophy. “Even if we win. it’s crap " said Hastings coach Mike Goggins on Thursday before his team won its last O-K Gold dual meet of the season 54- H at Byron Center. Although even he doesn’t like the language, it's the truth. “Byron Center is going to win a district,” said Goggins. That's how broken the system is. “Every year but one. no every year. Even the year we went 14-13, there has been a team at die finals that we’ve beaten during the year.” said Goggins. What kind of a system could fix this? We don't have to look any further than football season that ends each fall. .The MHSAA had 621 schools this fall in its football play-off point system. After the season the top 256 teams are ranked and put into districts. A top team never plays another top team in the first round, and the best of the best will almost never meet until regionals are well under way. Middleville can wrestle Byron Center, Wyoming Park, and Caledonia. Lakewood could take on Ionia and maybe a team or two from Lansing, Hastings could face a team like Gull Lake. Wayland, or somebody from Battle Creek. “Some people say. well then it gets political.” said Goggins. “Could it be any worse. I'll take it. They can do it for football. There has got to be a way.” Wrestling only has 467 teams, by my count, in districts this year. Sure. I don’t like teams being left out of the playoffs but everybody deals with it in football. Wrestling is down to a football size number after the first night any way, only in football the top four teams in the state won't sec each other the first night. Basketball and volleyball teams have to deal with the same thing. It should change for them too. Do Wyoming Park, Wyoming Rogers, and South Christian all deserve to be in the same district in boys’ basketball? No. That district hosts the sixth and seventh ranked teams in Class B. and the defending Class B State Champs. How can football be the only sport that’s broken at the NCAA level, and the only one with a super system at the high school level? Lapeer West's wrestling team is ranked stcond in Division 2. This winter, those wrestlers have to be happy they weren’t bom any where near Barry County. The road from here to Battle Creek is far too treacherous. Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team kept pace in second place behind Kalamazoo Valley Association leading Paw Paw in the league race with a 57-19 win over Parchment last Thursday. DK finished the league dual meet season with a 3-1 record, behind the Redskins' 4-0 mark. Paw Paw will host the league tourna­ ment Friday night, beginning at 5 p.m. If Delton can finish ahead of Paw Paw Friday, the Panthers can gain a share of the conference crown, or win the title outright if Paw Paw slips further back in the pack. That's a lot of ifs. but Delton coach Rob Heethuis knows his team has a chance. “The advantage we have going into Friday, DK in a good spot in the KVA race is that we’re the only team of the five that’s filled their weight classes. In a tournament like that, that helps us if we can come through with a place." Another big plus for the Panthers is that they're healthy as the season hits the home stretch. After Friday's league tournament DK is off until next Wednesday's Division 3 district tournament at Maple Valley. Delton will take on Pennfield in the first round, with Maple Valley and Parchment squaring off in the other district semifinal. Delton has already beaten all three of the other teams in the district, including a couple wins over Parchment. The latest win over Parchment came ■ KVA action last week. “That was a big match for us,” said Heethuis. DK also fell to Dowagiac at Parchment in a non-league match. 49-21. Double winners on the night for DK were Dustin Morgan. Jim Sweat, and John Holtman. Also scoring important victories in the two duals according to Heethuis were Brett Bissett, Jason Roe. and Jeremy Herington. Delton was at Gull Lake to take on the Blue Devils and Comstock on Wednesday. Lions dose league season with pair of (hial meet wins The Maple Valley vanity wrestling squad scored a pair of SMAA victories last Thursday at Irslie. The Lions scored big wins over both Bath and Saranac, with the lightweights leading the way. Valley didn't lose a single match between 103 and 145 pounds the entire Tom Winwright (top) and the TK Trojans closed out the O-K Gold dual meet season, h preparation for Saturday's league tournament in Middleville, by beating Wyoming Park 73-0 last Thursday. (File photo by Brett Bremer) TK wrestlers finish 4-1 in O-K Gold by blanking Park The Trojans dominated Wyoming Park to score their fourth league dual victory of the season last Thursday. 73-0. Tom Winwright, Justin Lewis. Mike McKeown. Nate McMurry. Ryan Fletke. Kalani Garber. Andrew Reeder, and Matt Potter all won by pin for the Trojans. Others winning matches on the mat were Adam Loveless with a 16-1 technical fall of Ted Lares at 215. Brian Cuneo with a 20-5 technical fall over Aaron Merritt at 145. Dayne Fletke scoring a 6-1 decision over Jason Mayers at 160. and Josh Bowerman with a 4-1 decision over Mark Tharp at 135. Brett Tinker and Eric Reeder both won by forfeit. The Trojans joined Hastings and Sparta at Lowell for O-K crossover matches Wednesday The Trojans will take on the Red Arrows and then the Spartans. evening. Valley topped bath 48-29 to start the night. Jamie Corwin at 119, Ben Boss 140, and Chris Morris 171 each scored pins in the Lion win. At 130, Joe Desrochers won a 4-0 decision over Dan Black, and at 135 Kevin Faseett took a 9-4 decision over Nick Hoard. Lion victories for Raven Scurlock, Tyler Greenfield, Justin Cook, and Brian Barefoot all came by default. The Lions had lo settle more matches on the mat against Saranac, tan also took a much bigger victory, 66-18. Greenfield. Corwin, Cook. Desrochers, Fassett. Boss, Barefoot, Morris, snd John Stafford all won by pin for the Lions. Scurlock snd Jake McMillon both won by void. Brad Thurlby won two JV matches by pin for the Lions as well on Thursday. The Lions are now getting ready to take on the entire conference at the league meet Saturday in Leslie. �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. February 12.2004 - Page 11 Saxons' 0 still doesn’t go The Saxun varsity boys' basketball team is still trying to figure nut ways to put the ball in the basket. But the defense is doing just fine. Hastings held two of the top offensive teams in the O-K Gold to an average of 57 3 points last week, but still suffered a pair of defeats which dropped its league record to 1­ 8. The Saxons fell to Middleville 50-48 last Friday, then were downed by Wyoming Park Tuesday 65-40. "We're getting better." said Saxons coach Don Schils. "Our first games against Saxon server Drew Whitney slips between Trojan defenders Trevor Mannino (left) and Jon Teazel for two points In Friday night's contest at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wyoming Park and Middleville weren't even competitive in the second half. We're improv­ ing. We have just got to get better offensively. When we do. we can beat some of these teams." Hastings held Wyoming Park to just 25 points in the first half Tuesday, but could only manage 12 of its own. “They run four of five different types of half court trap, that gave us problems, mostly early." said Schils. The Saxons still weren't out of iL They poured in 20 points in the third quarter, sparked by eight from Tyler Tuthill in the Hastings' Drew Bowman puts the bed in his left hand and looks to get around TK's Mark Roiison at the top of the key on Friday in the Trojans’ 50-48 victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ' period. Tuthill led Hastings with 12 points for the evening. "We cut it down to nine a couple of times, but weren't able to pul anything constantly together after the third quarter," said Schils. The Vikings outscored Hastings 22-8 in the fourth quarter lo seal the victory. Justin Pratt finished with eight points and 12 rebounds for Hastings, and Brandon Johnson “came off the bench and provided some nice defense and a spark for us." said Schils. "We did rebound relatively well. That's an area we struggle at times, but not for lack of effort We outrebounded them in the first half." The Saxons even slowed down Wyoming Park's Drew Neitzel. who'd averaged over 44 points in his last three games, keeping him to just 26. Hastings had the same problem however against Middleville last Friday. “Again. I thought our defense was out­ standing." said Schils “Middlevine is an out­ standing offensive team. The whole game 1 felt like we were right there and all we need­ ed was to get over the bump We had chances to take the lead in the fourth quarter and couldn’t quite do k." Last second chances wouldn't fall for Hastings. Hastings couldn't connect on the front end of a l-and-1 with seconds remaming. and two tip attempts by the Saxons came up empty. Both learns bad locked down defensively in the fourth quarter. TK led 44-39 heading into the last period, and the two teama combined for just 15 points from then on. Tuthill again led Hastings with 14 pottos. Drew Whitney poured in 13, and Pitot added nine. TK was topped by Brea Knight with 14 points, while Jon Yeazel added 12. Hastings beads to Holland Christian to take oo the Maroons Friday night "They press a tot." said Schils. “and to be honest kind ofbope they do. We've done pret­ ty well against pressing teams. It gives us a chance to get some quick points." Then, on Tuesday the Saxons travel to Pennfield to take on the Panthers in a non­ league game. Lakewood eagers took league lemt witn wm over nasiett r rwiay by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The two Viking teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 are heading in different directions. Lakewood's Vikings have now won nine contests in a row. with Friday Right’s 64-47 win over Haslett's Vikes. The wm bumps Lakewood's record in the CAAC 3 to 5-1. at the top of the league standings. Haslett is now 4-2 in the league and has lost its last three ball games overall. Lakewood was the first team to get going in a hectic first quarter, spurred by a threepointer by Corey Thelen with 4:34 to go in the period the host Vikings took a 5-2 lead and never looked back. Lakewood closed the quarter on a 16-2 ran. then led 35-12 at the half. A tremendous defensive effort by Lakewood took Haslett out of its game, and the visiting Vikings couldn’t knock down the few open shots they got. “We did a really good job of getting back in transition,” said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. It may be Haslett's style this season, but Lakewood was the team attacking the basket, and running the floor well. For the most part Lakewood wasn't letting Haslett get inside its zone on D, and the few times they did Travis Willard was there to block and alter shots. “How many times can I say this was a great team effort.” said Farrell. “Well it was, and that is what our game is about" A three-pointer by Tyler Beglin pushed the Lakewood lead to 24 points early in the third quarter, its biggest lead of the night. Beglin finished the night with 14 points. Willard led Lakewood with lb, and Corey Thelen fin­ ished with 12. The 35 points Haslett gave up in the second half was a veritable avalanche of offense, but Lakewood never let up. “Our defense in the first half was stifling,” said Farrell. “We played well in the second half too. (Haslett) is a very good team, and you aren't going to hold them forever.” A three-pointer by Haslett's Danny Bird with 5:21 left in the fourth quarter cut the Lakewood lead to 50-37, the closest the con­ test had been since the first quarter. Lakewood responded with Thelen getting a couple of big defensive rebounds, Beglin knocking down all three free throws after be was fouled behind the arc, and a put back bas­ ket by Willard. Willard led Lakewood with seven rebounds, while Thelen and Marc Miller each had five. One more free throw from Thelen pushed the Lakewood lead back to 19 points. Lakewood was 22 of 25 from the free throw line in the game, including ten of eleven in the fourth quarter. The Vikings still have a lot of work ahead of them in the league with trips to Williamston February 20, and to DeWitt February 27. Their next league test is at home this Friday with Fowlerville. “These guys are really focused,” said Farrell of his players. They know what we were before Christmas, and what we've done now. We may have a lot of ups and downs here and there. That's just typical of high school sports, or any sports.” The Lakewood Vikings are now 11-2 on the season. Lakewood junior Pat Morris drives along the baseline as lletotofh Nate Turner reaches for the ball from behind. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) DK’s second meeting with Paw Paw turns into a route After winning a pair of consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association ball games, die Delton Kellogg vanity boys' basketball team couldn't keep up with league leading Paw Paw Tuesday night The Panthers gave the Redskins a run for their money the first time the two teama met al Delton, but Paw Paw ran away with a 74­ DK junior Brandon Link dunks the bas­ ketball to the delight of the Delton crowd at Parchment on Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) 61 win on its home floor this time. “It wasn't any where near that close." said Delton coach Mike Mohn. "1 think al one point in time we were down 33.” DK poured in 26 points in the fourth quar­ ter to make the final score respectable as the Panthets fell to 4-5 in the KVA. “It was a lough loss," said Mohn. “We did­ n't shoot the ball particularly well and we did­ n’t defend well in the fust half. A little disap­ pointed there, I thought we might answer the call a little bit better after two big wins." Brandon Link, who has come on strong of late, led Delton Kellogg with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Todd Champion added nine points for the Panthers “I hope (Link) stays that way the rest of the year, because he's real fun to watch when he’s playing at that level." said Mohn. Link also led Delton with 20 points and nine rebounds last Friday as they topped Parchment 67-62. Delton held on as Parchment poured in 27 points in the fourth quarter. DK did it by knocking down nine of their 12 free throws ia the final period, including four of four from John Nolo. Noto ended the night with 12 points. Champion tossed in ten points for DK Delton hosted Bellevue Wednesday night. and will be in action next Tuesday when Otsego comes to town. The Panthers are now 5-8 on the season. Corrie Latta races the ball up court for Delton Friday night at Parchment. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton Kellogg’s John Noto makes his way towards the hoop for two points in DK’s 67-62 win at Parchment on Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �Page 12 - Thuraday. February 12.2004 - The HaMlnge Banner Delton spikers help spoil the Saxons’ Saturday by Brett Breaaer Sports Editor It wm an up and down day for both Delton and Hastings' vanity volleyball teams Saturday al the Hastings Invitational The Panthen' biggest high wm the Saxons' low. Delton knocked off the boats in the quar­ tetfinals 15-8.15-12 after the two teams came out of pool play on opposite ends of the stand­ ings. Hastings went 5-1 in pool play to score a first seed for the first time this season, while Delton wm 1-5 to start the day. Hastings was heading into the tournament round coming off a big 15-13.15-10 win over Lansing Christian, but at that point the Panthers were also on a high note after win­ ning their first game of the day 15-7 over Grand Ledge in game one. DK fell in game two 15-11. Casey Peavey and Shannah Fisher led the Delton attack against Hastings. The contest started close with the two learns tied at four, but the Panthers scored the next six points to take a 0-4 lead. Soon after Fisher rattled off four straight service points lo make it 14-5, and Delton quickly closed out the game. Behind big serving strings by Beth Gieseler and Katie Lawrence the Saxons jumped out to an 8-3 lead in game two. DK battled back to eventually tie the game at 12, then closed it out. "They deserved to win." said Hastings coach Gina McMahon. They played smarter. They defiantly out played us. Physically they were there, and mentally they were there. We weren't" In the semifinals all that went out the win­ dow as DK fell to Grand Ledge 154, 15-1. The Panthers looked like they were just ready lo go home. For the day. Shanna Tamminga had 11 kills and 17 digs for Delton. Alex Culbert had nine kills, three aces, snd five assists. Sam, Doubledce had 12 assists and led the DK team with 19 service points. Roxsnn Huisman had a good all around day with six kills, eleven digs, and 18 service points. Alex Alaniz provided solid defense for Delton with 13 digs. Hastings started the day strong with a 12­ 15. 15-10 split with Hopkins, then consecu­ tive wins 15-5. 15-8 over Olivet and the vic­ tory over Lansing Christian. “We were upbeat. We were strong. We were consistent," said McMahon of her team, but things changed quickly. "The team that went against Lansing Christian snd the one thsl went against Delton Kellogg, they were two different terms. I still think they're working on the confidence thing. They get down in a game, and they dig themselves a bole and they can't get out" Unfortunately for the Saxons, the team that went up against Delton Saturday wm also the Seam that showed up to face Caledonia in O­ K Gold action last Thursday. The Saxons fell to the Fighting Scots in three games 15-9,14-16,15-7. “We could not pass. We could not set We could not hit We could not serve. We could­ n't do anything," said McMahon. Every team member was off." The loss dropped the Saxons lo 2-3 in league play with very tough matches coming up against South Christian this week and Byron Center next week. “We didn’t have one leader out there, and the girls know that." said McMahon. Part of the Saxons' strong start Saturday probably came from a team meeting McMahon held Friday after the loss to CateWria "I didn't want to dwell on it." said McMahon, "but we have to learn from our mistakes and move on. I think even some of the girls were embarrassed with the way they played that night" Statistical leaders for the Saxons in the game against the Scots were Kelsey Howell with two aces, Lawrence with six assists, and Jamie VsnBoven with nine kills. McMahon is worried that this is the time of year her girls may start to bum out But the Saxons still have a lot ahead of them, includ­ ing the two lough league matches, the league tournament, and the district tournament The Saxons snd Middleville Trojans are . tied fix fourth in the league right now behind Wayland, South Christian, said Byron Center, snd McMahon thinks her team can move up in the standings at the conference tournament "We still have the potential to do well." said McMahon. . Hasting*' Dea Noteteam gons fora M in the Saxons' 15-13, 1S-10 win oust Lanaing Christian In pool ptay Saturday. (Photo by Bron Bremer) Saxon senior Jennifer Quads bump* #» bal back over her head aa teammate Bath Olnalir looks on Saturday at the Haatings Invitational. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) DeRonis Casey Peavey (toft) and Samantha Doubtodea try to chase down a loose bal in the semMnal match Saturday against Grand Ledge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions still going strong in the SMAA race The Lion varsity volleyball team finished first in its pool Saturday, then reached the semi­ finals at Springport before falling to Maacbeaaer in three games. The Lions reached the semifinals by starting the day 3-0-2. Manchester lopped Valley 22­ 20, 16-21, 21-13 to advance to the champi­ onship. aa The successful Saturday by the Lions evened their season record for the year at 17­ 17-7. . The team played great the entire day," said Maple Valley coach Kelly Beckl in. "We played tremendous defense and aerved tough. We just had a few mistakes at crucial times in the semi­ finals." On the day the Lions scored a 21-6.21-9 win over East lackaon. a 21-10. 21-11 win over Grass Lake, and a 21-20, 21-10 win against Columbia Central. The Lions' two splits were with Byron and Springport Byron tied the Lions 21-19. 10-21. and the hosts tied the Lions 13-21,21-15. Lion leaders on the day were Amy Joostbems and Kortney Ewing with 32 kills each. Joostbems also had 12 solo blocks on the day. Lisa Hamilton led the Lion passing attack with 76 assists. In the serving game, Sammy Cowell led the team with 47 points, which included seven aces. Allison Oleson topped the team with eight aces, while Hamilton and Kyndra Root each had five. Oleson also led the team with 35 Kent, Desiree Thomas, and Meagan Putnam came ia and played well in game two for the Lions. “Our bench is pretty loaded," said Becklin. They're just so talented, aad they know they've got so be ready to play in very importUt fUKS. Thomas had five service poitxs and four digs. Winegar had two digs and an ace, and Kent bad a block and a kill. Putnam also had one kill. Root led Valley with sen service points, six aces, and 11 digs. Oleson had Sen digs and Chay la Robles had eight Ewing led Valley with five kills, while Joostbems finished with four. Hamilton had eight assisu. The win poshed the Lions' league record to 3-0. digs. The Lions are still happy with the way things are going beading into Wednesday's big SMAA contest at Lansing Christian Valley also visited Bellevue on Monday. Valley remained undefeated in the confer­ ence by topping Dansville on Wednesday 15-6. 15-12. Everyone pitched in during the Lions' Located Sunshine Come see our nice selection of romantic candles, potpourri and other arts, perfect for Valentine’s gift giving to your sweetheart! Pack a Ship New Items Just Ini Winter SALE now kt progress. 20-40% off selected Christmas and other seasonal items. dominating performance. Abbott rattled off six straight service points, including three aces to start game one. then Kyndra Root followed that up with five points in a row with three more aces. Valley led 11-1. Strong play at the net by Joostbems helped close out die first game. The Lions jumped out to an early lead again in game two. but this time Dansville had a run in its system. Valley led 12-3. but eventually had justs 13-10 lead. A kill by Rebecca Kent and an ace by Oleson gave the Lions the last two points they needed. Valley's bench, including Jessica Winegar. Maple Valley senior Chayia Robies reaches down for a ttig tost Wednesday against Dansville in front of teammate Amy Abbott. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I �The HMflnge Benner - Thuroctoy. February 12, 2004 - P^e 13 Lions are doing it right in SMAA The Lirau are winning their moal important game*. Maple VUley't vanity hoy*' basketball MB lost a ptfr of non Iregnr contests last wack ia heartbreaking fashioo. but has napoaded lo win its last two SMAA contests to improve to 6-3 ia league play. Adam Lampbere baa been on a tear of late, after joining the Lion squad late. He pouted in 37 points m Valley topped Morrice on Tueaday evening 85-53. He's averaged nearly 30 poton a game over the last four comests. He waaat toe only one getting to on toe cflMve raqtaion far Valley Dustin Mead ted 19 pctott, and Jason Beardaiee 15 in the win over Morrice. A 27-14 nm is the second quarter helped ite Lksee pull away, and they did a good job of gating to the free throw line in the contest VHtoy atet 30 free throws to the gene, knocking down 22 of ttem. The Lions lopped Webberville on Friday night 69-34. After a solid first half effort, the Lion defense was dominant in the second half, allowing the Spartans only 14 points after half-time. "We were able to force them to turn the ball over, and we didn't give them much of an opportunity lo get any very good looks," said Lion coach Jeff Webb. Maple Valley's pressure defense led to easy baskets on the other end for the Lions off steals. Beardslee had six steals and 17 points for Valley, while Lampbere had 17 points and four steals. Mead had 15 points and six assists. Josh Bursley paced the Lions on the glass with six rebounds. "We had some opportunities in the first half to really get them down, aad we kind of let them out of trouble a little bit." said Webb. "We came out in the second half and anticipaled their plays better. We trapped better. We guessed right sad got some easy baskets." The Lions would have liked to have had a second half like that in one of their two non­ league losses last week, Wednesday's 78-71 loss to Portland, or Monday's 85-80 loss to Hopkins. Valley led 46-32 al the half against Portland, and pushed the lead up to 19 points midway through the third quarter, before relinquishing the lead, getting it back, then falling in overtime. The Red Raiders shouldn't have bad enough time, or enough opportunities to make up that large of a deficit in that short of > time frame. "We didn't do a thing that we did in the first half, and we shouldn't have changed any­ thing." said Webb. “We got lazy on defense, we ted ill advised turnovers, snd we got in a hurry tn offense and took some ill advised shots." Adam Zubal gave Portland a 65-64 lead with 44 aecoods left lo play, but Lampbere knocked down a two of his own to get the Lions back in control with 38 seconds left. Zubal knocked down a free throw with 163 seconds left snd the game went into OT tied al 66 after both teams mined tough shots in the final five seconds of regulation. Zubal led Portland with 24 points. Overtime belonged lo the Red Raiders. The Lions only made one field goal in the extra session, by Lampbere. He led Valley with 32 points on the night, followed by Mead's 15. and Beardslee's 11. “The biggest pan was our D." said Webb. "We kind of lost out fire when we got the lead and relaxed, and we can't play that way. When we do that, our game dramatically changes. We have to be on our toes and have intense pressure to win." The Lions will be looking lo keep the pres­ sure on SMAA opponents when they visit leshe on Friday night, then host Bellevue on Tuesday. The Lions' Jason Beardslee (right) tries lo stow down Portlend's Adam Zubal as ho spins towards the hoop last Wednesday at Maple VOtiey. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK spikers win Friendship Invite Tte Trojans went after toe tide Saturday at UK VJUVin vnnsuan menusnip loumameni and got wbm they waned, topping Rogers in toe final 15-12.15-6. Tte Ooidea Hawks don't play like most otoer mama toe‘nojaas face, but TKwss able toadfoet H was a ddfereut kind of match," said Trojan coach Jamie Ndaon. “Rogers, they don't have utremxJy powerful toners, but they have good placemem." Tke Trieste ted lo come from behind lo take toe first game agatofl Rogers, but dosed out toe ctempioaatop easily to game two. I totok ii cm so tough losing toe first game, torn to toe second game they weren't quite into k." said Netem of toe Golden Hawks. “Rogen B much improved since tte fintfime we played Item. We really ted to be oararroao." Tte Trojraw advanced lo toe finals with a 2-0-1 record to pool play, which was very importer Tte Tbojans split with TH Unity 15-8,12-15, then had to face tte bools, their old conference rivals from Calvin Christian. Tte Trojans took tte first game against tte Squires 15-11, then won tte second 15-10. “We played really well against them," said Ndaon. "I though they picked it up a step in order lo win tte tournament. At toe friendship tournament you play die same learn from tte otter pool. So first place from one pool plays first from toe rater for tte ctempaonihip." The Trojans then dosed ora pool play with a 15-4,15-3 win over Covenant Christian. "It was tte first time in a while tte: every­ body played well all day long and they were consistent," said Ndaon of ter girls. On tte day Jessica Flaska had 21 kills and nine blocks for TK. Stephanie Scott ted 28 kina. Mallory Egolf led TK with 75 assists, with 24 of item coming in tte contest against Calvin. Egolf and tte Trojans also continued toeir strong serving, which they've bad all season long. ate. led tte team with six aces, while Sarah Wolf wm successful on 46 of ter 47 service Attempts. Wolf and Scott each had five aces, Whitney Robertson had four, aad three otter Trojans had three aces on the day. In O-K Gold action the Trojans fell 16-14. 15-2 to Byron Center during Parents' Night in Middleville Thursday. Tte Trojans battled back from an 0-4 deficit, and had tte game lieu al 14-14 before falling to tte Bulldogs in tte first game, and tte tight loss demoralized TK a little bit "Byron Crater is a very good team." said Nelson. “Ttey've woo a lol this year. They have a lot of experience in done games and winning dose games." Flaska and Scott led tte Trojans with five kills each. Egoif had 12 assists in tte comest This week the Trojans free a Wyoming Park team that they've split with twice in tournaments this season on tte rood Thursday. "It should be real interesting." said Nelson “Wyoming Park is kind of a funny team. When they're tq> they are really ap, but when they're down they're really down. Wyoming Park is a total mystery to me." THE NUMMR MUNV V YOU ARE Bl ACIWE 3MMY0UTY. BOWSHER and JANICE L BOW8HER, HBN to HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY. monMaa to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORAraoordad on Moy 3, 2001, in (natnanom No. date haraof toa aum U MNETY SEVEN THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWBCTY THREE AND 43/100 DOLLARS (307,523.43), Inciudng Mamai at 8.79% par annum. Undar tw powar of aoto oontotoad in aaid mort- ba tofadoaad by a aaia ot toa mortpapad pramiaaa. Counfy Courthouaa in Haainga. MtaNgan, al IDO o’clock pjn.; on March 11,204. TtotMay Mixed TVCCU 18-10; Hastings City Bank 18-10; Woodmansee Sawmill 15-13; Consumers Concrete 13-15; Woodland Sales 105-173; Yaata Zephyr 95-183 Man’s High Games a Stirtai - M. Wsyennan 130; R. O'Keefe 231-593. Wemra’a High Gamma to Scrim - V. Scobey 162-425; B. O'Keefe 169; B. Norm 157-390. Widntifay PJH. Mace Pharmacy 53; Bowling Bags 39. Han Care Center 47; Eye and Era 46; Seeben 41; Gintech's 37; RRSL Mill 36. nap wuui KBuafnaa • x. Marrah 195-521; E. Ulrich 199-520; J. Kastoaky 173-443; J. Pettengill 150-409, J. Snyder 170407; B. Norns 134-375; J. Gardner 137-369; . G. Denny 134-367; S. Merrill 210; D. Scoter 171; L. Dawe 166; J. Doner 155; L Friend 142; P. Vmsooat 14Z whmbji Sunday MgMbtoaad Hit-N-Miss 66; 4 Horsemen 60; Grater Doners 54; Red Dog 51; Thee Proggen 47; Thunder Alley 46; Russ-N-Us 46; Saodteggm 46; Croc Hunters 45;Bariow Horta 45; Whaleer 44; Sunday Snoozers 41; Patey Bowlers 41. Waransn High Goran and Sarin - M Snyder 227-581; M. Kirchen 224-561; D. Krallman 152-444; C. Miller 152-441; K. Wendorf 130-387; J.Giar 136-365; P. Barlow 135-342; D. Snyder 200; B. Vugtoveen 168; C Otodey 147; H Gleason 143. Mens High Gamm and Series - B. Hobbell 235-635; R. Omid 238-615; J. Catitwdl 210-574; M Kitolmm 211-567; S. Lambert 193-512; R. Wradraf 181-494; D. Craven 158-453; J. Shoebridge 159456; D. Craven 171451; J. Brehm 142-397; C. Smbun 225; B. Allen 191; D. Lambert 181; B. Drayton 159; T. Bartow 151. Sunday Aftameen Lengne Ogh Gamm and Serin - R. Selleck 209 234-626; M. Clark 189479. K. Hem 162­ 459. S. Frentway 162-441; K. Courtney 157­ 418. Thursday Mixta Three Fools 44; King Pins 43; Middle Lakers 42 1/2; Jun Us 41; Hastings Bowl 37; Cowboys 10 1/2. . Woman’s Good Gamm and Sarin - A. Mesecra 162439. S. Merrill 216-572; B. Hard 104-303; L. Miller 182483; E. Gillespte 114-271; M Hodges 155; S. Cooley 123. Man’s Good Gamm and Series - B. Woodmansee 169476; B. Akers 186496; B. MaDekorae 159463; G. Mesecar 198488. ScWarCRtocm Wieland's 513-323; Pin Pals 50-34; B'B 4935; Ward's Friends 485-355; Jesiek 48­ 36; Number 1 Senior 46-38; Nash's Harem 42-42; Early Risers 403-435;King Pins 40­ 44. Kumpel 39.5-443; Butterfingers 385­ 453; M-M's 37-47; Friends 31-53; Sun Risers 26.5-57.5 Womens Good Genera and Series • M. Kingsley 128; S. Patch 179463; N. Bechtel 172-468; R. Mnrrah 171; S. Pennington 183­ 538; G. Otis 214-544; D. Buras 177-458; R. Murphy 173-487; M. Wieland 172; D. Keller 152-423; H. Service 170449; E. Ulrich 177­ 490; T, Walker 174-444; G. Scobey 179434; G. Denny 137-373; J. Kasinsky 148433. Mem Good Games aad Scrim - W. Brodock 170440; W. Mallekoote 194-535; J. Beckwith 169480; B. Brandt 179449; W. Birman 186-506; L. Brandt 203-542; G. Waggoner 176-5U; D. Dimmers 218-579; R. Wieland 185-514; R. AdgMe 172-468; N. Tlaler 174-473; R. Nash 179-451; L. Markley 164; B. Wnodnnoree 172-440; D Kiersey 176; B. Terry 219 Kent Oil to Propane 55-33; Vikim 54-34; NBT 52-36; Hecker Agency 503-373; Dean's Dolls 50-38; Railroad Street Mill 435-443; Carlton Center Bulldozing 38-50. Good Goans and Series- T. Thornton 195­ 459. J. Gantoer 154406; J. Pettengill 169 466; J. Rice 194-520; L. Elliston 192-521; S. Drake 186-493; L. Dawe 152; T. Christopher 191; T. Redman 154-380; S. Merrill 176-478; P. Fowler 165; C. Hurless 147-424; H. Bany County. Mtohigan. daaotoad aa Baginning at tw Souti 1/4 comar of aaid Bacdon 4; tianoa North North 8T33-4r Waal 331 JO toatatonpSadtonirw Soutoarty 33 »aa( toarart tor Fort Road. In accordanca wNh 1948CL 8003241a, in which Coerrn 170461. Dolod: January SO. 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Michigan Home Finance Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! 1X1 OOPS! (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do those!) cantodayi 269-945-6280 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. Fannington HBa, MtaNgan 40334 TW HRM to A ORBT COUKTOft AmraFT- ounowona m ■ monguga maoa ay aBcnaai j. Nawman, a mantod man and Tina Nauman, huaband and Mb, original mortgagafa), to Broadmoor Financial Sarvtoaa, Inc, Mortgagaa, dated Novambar 30. 2001, and raooadad on Docombor 19,2001 in mabwnont 1071878, and aaaignad by moono aaoignmonto to Mortgaga Bacbonic rwgUtoUBwi syawnw, me., a uowhmvo uorporaaon aa aaaignaa by an aaaignmant dtoad July 18,2002 raooaM on Jtagual 4,2002 to Mumart1004034. to Barry County Raoorda, MktoigwK on whktomortg^a twra ia dabnad to ba dua at tw date haraof tw aum at EVWW* Thouaand Bght Hundrod Ttoan»y-Ona And 7W100 Dolara (988,821.78). todudtog internal at 8S% par annum. Undar tw powar al aate oontotoad to add mort­ gaga and tw atetote to auch caaa mada and proteted,notoaia haraby gtean Vwt aaid mortgaga wB ba toractoaad by a aate of tea mortgagad pramiaaa, or aoma part of team, nt puMc wadua, to tea Barry County Courthouaa in Haatnga at IDO PM, on February 28, 2004. Said pramiaaa are dhiated to TbwnaNp of RaMmora, Barry County, Michigan, and are drecrited w; A percri of lend In te SouOvrera W4 ri Sedkm » Town t Note, Henge 0 WUra. doocteod oe; commencing ra Ow Sorahooot owner of tw Soudwrara 1M ra arid gotta M; Oionm WeraiO rode; Ownoe Note 10 rode; Ownra Ezra 10 rode; Ownoo Sadh 16 rode to toe piece of teghring. The rodompta ported ahM te 6 morihe from tw drio of ouoh erio. wtom dotonrimd men­ tioned In mintaco wte MCLA OOMMIa. In baud: Jemmy 22.2004 m — ^wrara ** rar more invornwoon, v^ra^^ra paoeae m cm. FC X 248^83.1302 ■ Trot* Trot. PC. ABomaya For Mortgaga Etodronic Ragtafradon Syotorra, too, o Detower, Corporaton 30400 IMegnph Rd Sto 200 gtotfmn Foma. Mkrigon 4MBM22 F6o«O115g0FO1 aura. Mota Of Mortgage Foreeto TMB RRM ■ A OCT COUBCTOR MlgW I- on to couacr a obbt. «nv hrmwmm WC OftOM W«X gS UgBD FOR THAT FURFORg. FUMR OOMnCT OUR 0RKI AT moflgoge mode by Rktad J. Andwta end Meraio A Anderoen. huetend end nde. to CraFtnendol Servtoee. Inc., mortgogoe. dried tebnary 21.2000 end recorded March 1.2000 In Document tabor 1041814. Barry County Hecorde. TteretoctoOned to te due on ouch mortgage ta aan ot Ono Hundred Forty-FoxThniuond Ono HundredThktyRvo end 82/100 Dodwi (2144,13642) lndu*g mareol rathe rare of 10.04W per atraen. Under ta power al aria conalned In tw mortgme and tw taan of tw Saw of oocrigen, nota la hereby given thra tw mortgage oft te toractoaad by a aate of tw mortgagad pramiaaa, or come pert al twm, ra puMc venue al tw Bony County Couteouoo In Herango In Bony Couty, Mkrigat el 100 pm. on February 12.2004. Tte premtora are tocoWd in Ota cay d Deden. Bany County. Mkrigan, and are deecrtted ok Loa 76 and 7S -Haptot ol Oudot -A" al Fat Late Par*- aa record­ ed In Uber 3, Page(a) 66 al Plea. Bony County The redemption period ahal te 6 montw from tw daw ot ouch aate. unleae tw property a dearrrinod atendorwd In acpprdanoe wtti MCLA {6003241a. In wrich oom tw redempta period riw6 be 30 doya torn tw daw ot tw eoto. Tte toredoaing mortgegra can reednd tw aate In ria event a 3rd party buya tw property and twre to a almdtorwore reeokta wtti tw borrower. Dated: January 15. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attonwya tor CtoFkwnctra Mortgage Company two AaaodalM Homo Equity Servlcra. Inc. . Aa Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Flo No. 201.1605 Pub: 1/15-2/12 TM NUOMOR OMjOW TOO AM M ACTNC MUTARVDUTY. ATTN PVRCMBnB: TMe ecto way te reorinta by *• toreetoatoB mortgage*, to MORTGAGE SALE - betorii tree teen nwde In tw oondMotw cf a mortgage mode te Edeerd E. Hobfrer and Lydto J. Roblyer. huetend and arte, original mortgagor(a). to Mortgage Bectroric Raglotration Syotomo, Inc. Mortgage*, doled Noventer 15. 2002, and recorded on Novanter 10. 2002 In kweunwnt 100167A In Bany county reoorda, kOcrigan. on which mortgaga twre le datowd to te duo ■ tw daaa hared tw aum of One Hundred tinmen Thoueand Serenty-three And 74/100 Ocean (t116.073.74). Indudtog totorera at 6,73% per annum. Under tw powor al ad* oorttad to arid mort­ gage end tw etoSilo In auch oao* made and pro­ vided, ndtoo to hereby 0«on tranld mortgagoril bo toredoood by * voto ot tw mortgaged promtooo. or aomo part at twm. ■ puMc venduo. al tr Bony County Courtnum In Hooting* al 100 PM. on March 18.2004. Said premtom are atiuaaod In TbwnaNp ot Ytewo Bprtigo, Bony Couty. ktcNgan. and are daaotood aa: Lot 7 and te Souti 25 tool dim 5 d *ta Gun Lake Reoort. accmdtog to tw record­ ed ptot twred. a* recorded to Lter i d Pltito. on Pag* 70, Barry County Racoda Th* redemption parted ahati ba 6 montw tram tw dale d auch eato, untom dewrrrirwd aten­ dorwd In accordance w«h MCLA 6003241a. In wrich cam tw redemption period ahati te 30 deye from tw data d aucn aria. Dated: February 12.2004 For more Intonnraton. ptoera cati: FC X 248303.1302 TratiATroUP.C. Mtomey* For Mortgage Badroric Regtotata Oiatome, Inc 30400 Tetograph Rd Bto 200 Btogtwm Farm*. Wchigan 480254822 Rto P014302F01 wwww �,*ege 14 - Thwed*. Febnwty 12. 200r - The Hetotoga Banner notkc of THS ARM 8 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBT/UN WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW E YOU ARE W ACTIVE MBJTAHY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe aato may ba raacindad by me toreckwtog mortgagee. In mat ere* irai-r hurtwnd and wte. ortgkwi mortgage KM 1081272. to Barry county racer*, tAoNgah. Hundred Thirty And 517100 Detaa (35733031). Cow* Courthouaa In Haadnga at 130 PM. on MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE TMB ■ AN AI15MPI TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MPOAMATIONOBTABMD TOLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Otoauk haa occurnd In a mortgaga mada on December 11. ISM by Rebec* Columbia, aa Mortgagor, to Haabnga Qty Saw, a MkNgan bw*Ing corpcraUon. aa Mortgagaa The Mortgage* ana recorded on December 22, ’’BM tome Otte* of tw RagMar to Dee* tor Barry County. MkHgwi. aa Doownent Number 1022706. At da data ot dda Nottoa tiara b daknad to ba due and unpaid on tw Mortgaga ta aum ot TWenlyJtre Thouaand Four Hundred Forty eeven and 607100 DoOara (325.447.50). NowHoprooredtoga hm bean toatoulad lo recover any part to me dtaaacwad by tw Mortgage, and tw power of aato oontotoad In tw Mortgaga haa become opara*ra by raaeon to eutfi detout. On Thwadoy. Marchll, 2004. at ona o'clock In tw abamoon rt tw aaat door of tw Bany County Courthouaa. 220 WM Stoto See* Haadnga. MtaNgan 40061, wNch la Iw pie* tar hoidtog mortgage aatoa tor Bany County. MoNgan, Own wB ba totored tor aato and aold to tw Ngfwat bid­ der, a pubtc aato. tor tw pwpoaa of aatofytog tw amount of dua and unpaid upon tw Mortgaga, togatwr wtoi tw togto ooato and chargn ot aato. tndudtog tokxnaye' took Mowed by to* tw prop­ arty toctoad to tw TbwnaNp of Caataton. Barry Cow* MoNgan. and daaertoad In tw Mortgaga aetata* STATE OF 1BCHWAH PROBATE COURT THIS FBM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMATTON WE 06TAH WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE H ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto Beta may be rewurd- to me bld amour tendered to aato. ptaa Hart. MORTGAGE SALE - Ortm* haa boon made In mortoagorte). to Union Bw* and Trurt Company, Page 153. and TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent. WBtamMwwood Spetodtog. nho tred to SST7 Hammond Rd.. Freeport. MkNgon 40325 dtod 12­ 31-03. Credtaxi to Ow doowtont are noBtod ewl at ctakne agatort me atom wB bo torewr barred uNeaa proeentod to Storen R. Spaulterg and Joyce A. CaBhan. named paroonal rapraaanttaha or propoaod pononto raproaanMra. or to bom tw pro­ bate court and tw rwnwdfprnpneed paruonal repreeentotre wtoito 4 montw aher the <tow to puMootar tot* nofoe. Mary L Bonadtai (P462B5) 4611 Caaom Road SE. SI Grand Rapkte. Ml 40646 Swen R. 8p»A>ng md Joyce A. CMtan mt p tan imu-rw Earn to GAY LYNN FEDERAU. Dale to btoh' 11711/53: TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dacedeN. Gay LyrmFaderau. who Bred to 103 W. Broadway. WBamUDtowrty(F41l00) Heaanga. Ml 40060 3400 Duriwe Road 114EMtBvta Letai Gowan, Ml 4MM Thirty-Nine And 067100 Dolma STATE OF MKMMN PROBATC COURT COUNTY OF BARRV NOTICE TO CREDITORS (2rt2) (*12> MORTOAOBSAU iridod, ntotoe It hereby ghwn mat aM morMge M Marah11,2004. OrangeMe, Barry County, MkNgan, and are Tha redwnpton parted that ba ata (6) montw tom tw data ot aato unto* tw proparty to aban­ doned, In wNch oaaa tw redampton parted dwl bo ona (1) motiti tom tw dNa of aato. Oatod: February 10.2004 MKLER. JOHNSON. SNELL A CUMM8KEY. Pl-C. Attomaya tor Mortoag* By: Stovan J. Launrt 250 Monroe Are.. NW. Stoto no P.O. Bor 301 Grand Raptda,M4M01-0306 116331-1700 <3711) Deled: January 20.2004 PCX 240.503.1302 Traa*T»oa.P.C. 30100 Tbtograph Ad Sto 200 FOaaoiaogRn I to a poke wNoh 30030 teat due 200.13 Nat to mt! poke to banning. The redwnpton period MM ba 12 motoha torn Dated: FMuery 5.2004 FC J 346303.1311 TM 5 Trad. PC. Ntonwye For Mortgage BecKNo Rega tauwtvourv. Mailltarotl 20.MOI andreoontadAgri*.2001 In RtoMIOtMRH DeMuK haa baan mada In condHona of a mortgage made by Mrtaaa Braver and Lyndm MaM^MM LHBwai, ww ana nuaoana, w wongage dkiubl RegMnBon Oytama. too.. * nomtoae tor Oto *N Mortgage Company now by rerioua reeotalon duly taanm « Rter Thkd Mortgaga Company mort­ gagee. dated January 20. 3000 and term* it January 27. 2000 In DoeumM Nwrtwr 1040001. Bany County Reocrde. Thoreladtamadtobodue on ouch mortgaga tw own to Ona Hundred FortySta Thouaand Sta Hunted Epty-Nkw and 107100 Doom (S14U0B-H) IMudhg ktaM to too Me to 8325% par annum. Undar tw powar to Me coNafrwd In tw mort­ gage and tw atoMM to me Stoto to MkHgtn. ntotae la hereby glean mat tw mortgage a* bo tarertoeed by a aato to tw mortgagad praeteaa, or eome part to mem. al pMta wm to me Bany Cow* Cowmouoa to HMkro to Bany County, MeNgan ■ 130 pm. on 1-abmry 10. MM The premlm are toated to tw lbwnto* to i nomappM, Bany (AMoay, MWHgan, ano am dMttoada* (2M) ad on April 5.2001 In Document Nwrtwr 1067757. a*d party aura at Ona Hunteed Tteer* Eight Thru wand Saren Hundred Ona And 667100 Dolan (3126.70135). todtadtog totoraat at 63% par amen. Undar Ma poorer ot tato oontotoad to aato mortgageandew.-tolutotowrahommmandpromd. nod* la hereby gtaen ma Md mortgage *■ wuaTattwBany at 130 PM. on C«AK« ASSOCIATES PC ABonwye tar Mortgage Beekonic Regtobaltan Syttoma. inc., Aa Mortgagee P.O. Boa 8041 Tray; Ml 46007-5041 (MB) 457-1000 RMNo.g00.O564 Pub: 1/18 - 2/12 of tw mortgaged l 1011752, Bony County Reoonto. SM Md In TbwnaNp at Bany, and an daaotwd aa: A -----------------------------------10 and 11,Than 1 North. Range 0 WM daaertoad * Comnwnctog to tw SottoaaM corner to Becton 11 and iwe*w tom EM 713 toat Nang tw Souti tow to atod Stolon 11: twm North 4 dagnaa 15 mtoutoa WM 510.1 tool toong tw cantor to Cobb Road, mam North 00 dagnaa 15 mtoutoa WM 434 toal along ma cantor to Cobb Road tar tw Tnw Ptooa Bagtontig: twm WM 440 Nat pamM ntoi ma Bo3i Ina oi Satotan if: mam Souti 00 dagnaa IS mtoutoa EM 106 IM mam WM 673 toto panBU wtoi tw SouBi Ina to SatBan 11; menca Nrrth 00 dafpm WM 3tl tort panBal wlhtw EM Into Satotan 10 and 433 tort WMady maretonc mam EM 11143 teat ta ma oantortna to Cobb Road: twm Souti 00 dagnaa it mtoutoa EM 243 tort to tw ptope to banning Barry TbwnaNp. Bany 003-15. Dwtog tw ONE YEAR ImnwdkMy taBMteg tw aate, tw property may ba radaarrwd, wte* doteh mined abandoned to aoootoam wM, MCL Trout Company of CaBtonto HA. ae Cuutodton or •num by mlgrminl deled Moy 5, 1050 and recorded on Nm,ember t, 1006 In DooumoN Number 1020470 . Bany County RocoM. Them MUIMV0UTY and 307100 Dotnre (311730430) Induing kMM rttwreto to 1036% pw annum. (734) 1531300 >54N tom tw dale of tw aato. TO ALL in Document Nunfcar 1000742, BrtSFSN) Bmy CauMy NOTICE OF MORTOABS BALS . reactod tw arta In __ property and men II a eknutawo* raatouBon wtoi NaMber 1066100 . Bany County RnoMa. Thom Dated: February 5.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC^ _ . . _ ABonwye lor Mortgage Electronic RegtotraBon P.O. Bor 5041 Tray, Ml 40007-6041 (241) 467-1000 Rto No. 2503061 i Pub: 215-374 A paraai to lend deeomd te Mtan* BeTOmkrg on tw Range bw 03740 toeL nth bearinge rateremd to toe IStotganTOene oooaSnato ayatomauw.Soum.NwmOOdBMaa4ga*wM14aaoonde EM Oom tw SouOwrert comer to oaoOon Id. Town 1 Norm. Range 10 WMWto running twm on aaH range Bw. North 00 degreoe 4d minutoe 14 reoom EM 383.42 tart to me 1/0 port on tw WM tade of me SotohwM kautonrt IM to CM ia* nunorou rwty i nouaano sawn nunomo Mteen and 307100 Ootaa (3150.71530) ktotadtog MkMgm al 100 pjn. on February M 2004. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RBBBSBm AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRABBEWLLE TOWMMP. BARRY COUNTY, MKMQAN. AND ANY OTHER BWSRBBIEU PERSONS: FLEAM TAKE NOTICE mat a pubtc hearing wto be held by me PraMavtoe TownaNp Pfenning Commtoetan on Wedneodey. Februery 15 2004. « 730 pjn. rt Bw PrekWvtoe TbwnaNp H* 10115 Soum Nonta Rood, Drttan. Mi 48046, wtNn tw TbwrwNp. PLEASE TAKE FURTNCR NOTKC IwtOwtama to be oonektored tot* pubtc hearing toclu*. in brief. twUtontog: 1) AppBoa* Stephen end Heather Slampltar of 11512 Lakeway Drive. Ptoknrea. Ml 40000, are requertkig a oomnwrotol toto plan rautow tram ma PrMarSe TbwnaNp Planning and Zoning Commieetan to aBow oonetucton to a 13(7>cS<7 pole butckig to ba ueed tar motor homo atarago on Panel 406012007-00630, loertod at 11360 Down Road. Ptatowel. Ml agOBO. The propewod toto pton can bo renewed «tw PrekWrBe TowneNp Hal, during normW buekwee houra. 2) Such otwr and lurtwr maBwa ae may property oonw baton tw Planning Commieetan ■ tw Pubtc Hewing. Al keweetod pertWe are kwbed to pwMpeto In dtocueWon on tw nwawr. PrwrterBe TbwnoNp wB prorido nmmry reaeon Wile audtory akte and ewvtaea. ouch ao tagnere tar tw hewing Impakad and audotom to printed matortto being oonaidared to tw hearing to MMdurte wth dtoauwwe to tw hearing upon tva (5) daye' notoe to tw PrektorBo TbwnaNp Ctork. kidhriduato wtoi dtakNBtoa requiring auxBwy aide or eervtaae ahoukl contact tw PrakWySe TowneNp CWrk «tw addrm or telephone nurrtwr latod below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNBIG COMMISSION Marti Debtor. Supervtoor 10115 South Norrie Road Mton,MI48B« (2N) 623-2054 1 302.15 leal: twm North 00 dagnaa 36 Mam 30 eacom WM 01530 teal to batonNng. The redampOon period Wwl ba 12 montw Bom me data to euoh aato. untaea Bw proparty te dear^wbarekE —6 ■ ------ • iin — ■ccoraancs -------- ■------ wnri R^^O A nwwa aoanoofwo mula 10003341* In which cm toe redompBon ported etwl be X daye from Bw dole to Bw atoe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The tarectaeka mort­ gagee can reactod Bw etoe In Bw ereto a 3rd party buye Bw property and Bwro to a etoartarwoua reeotuton wth Bw borrower, to mat erent, you domagea. t any. ere btotod ttotly to ma rrtwn to Bw bid amount tendered to aate. Dated: Fobnrery 5.2804 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC' ABonwye tar Doutwhe Bar* Ntolonai Trort Company, ae Cuetodtan or Truatao. ta BoNwro Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (246)457-1000 Flo No. 2002406 aacOon Ina; tranoe Sout, 18 rode to point of begin- 1600.3241 a. in Which caw tha redampbon parted TO ALL PURCHASERS. The tometotong mort- buya fro property and Mam la a atmubaneoua rea- Dated: January 22. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attomoya for JPMorgan Chaae Bank As Thntee, (3-4) P.O. Boe 6041 Ttoy. Ml 48007-8041 (248)457-1000 Pub: 1/22-2/19 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held February 10, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. f mortgage mare la ctaiewd to be due to ta dta to t* not*, tar prindpto tw awn to Ono HwMed Thouaand Six Hundred StatySta and 457100 DotM (S100.M646). pkw totem* tram tw dtoa to t* ntotaa. w* pa* al tw Ma to taw and 577100 (737%) par yw. And no aul or prooaodtog to taw ar to age* tar­ ing boon toamwed to reonwrOto debt aecwad by Ow mortgage or any part Owreto. NOW. THBCFORE. by Wtao to ta powar to aato eortakwd to tw mortgnga and pweuarl to ta aaduto to tw State to MtaNgan to auch cam made and provided, nod* la hereby ghw mat on Thuradoy, March it, 2004. to one ofctack (130) to tw iRemoon, locat tma, tw monoaga ■* be tat*ctoead by a aato at pubBc aucton, to ma NghM bidder, to tw eta door to tw Sony County Courmom. 220 W. Stoto St. Haffnga, MtaNgan (mat being me butdtog where tw Cko* Court lor Bany County la held), to tw pion** deoottod to tw mortgage, or ao much twreto ae meg ba neoaaeery to pay mo amount duo, * ataaata* on me mortgage, wtoi totoreel twraon al ta ta* to aaren and 07Z100 paroM (7.0%) per ya* and aS tag* ooa* towrgea and aplnail totoudkig ta totarnay Im aBoawd by law, and atoo any awn or auma which may be ptod by ta wtoerelgned, neoeeeery to protoci * Marta to tw pramtoaa The prentera are located to CBy to HeetoigB, Bany Cow*. MKjuyan, ano are aeecnoea as rawowa. Lot 1 of Stock 4 of HJ. Kanlokft Second AdtMon to tea Cky, formerly VBage of Hartlnga, accordtog to the recorded pkit tfwmot in Uber 1 of Ptato, Pegs 37. Barry County Records. ParoN No. 06^240rf&800. The redemption period ahal bo ata (8) moot* from foe drte of auch atoe, in aooordMca wtoi MCL 6003240(8), unlaoe foe property ia daemed Con­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, tn which caao the radompton period ahel bo Mrty (30) days, aa proridod in MCL 600^240(10). Dated: January 27,2004 MAI Bank. FSB 180 North ExoculNo Drive Braoktoid. Wl 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON A SMITH By: Steven W. Mouton, (P-28282) 412 8- Saginaw St. Suite 300 RM. Ml 48502 (810) 787-1520 �SYNOPSIS oumnui townbmp FWwy », 2004 t» IM pun. Board members aS prooonL Alto 16 guest*. DopL reports and correspondence rac'd. Rood dtocuMton. Bored of Review dates announced. Budpat amended. BMo read and approved. Derteno Harper, Clerk ABeatedtoby: Unde Btockmore. Supervtoor «-wm (2/12) WE OBTAM WEX K UMS FOR THAT PUR. POK PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TIM NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. a MtaNgan Corporation, Mortgagee, doted April 22.1 MO, and recorded on May 7,1888 in instrument 1038246, and aaaipni d by aaid Mortgagee to ConMfoftpapo Corporation aa ■ ulpii by an aaaipnmonl dated May 12. i960 recorded on August. 27, 1680 In frwbumonl 1034678, In Bany County Records, MkMpen, on wNch mortgsgs twre to claimed to be due at tw date hereof tw aum of One Huncfrud D»tesn Thousand Ono Hundred Forty-tew And 86/100 Dates (8118,14038). incfadtog intereot at 8.75% par annum. Undar toe power ot cate contained In said mon* »and toe totals in such cnee mads and pronovce * rwrwoy gwen moi s- mongsgs we be torectoaad by a aato of too mortgaged premtoee, or some part of twm, al put* vendue, at tw Berry County Courtwuoo In Hastings st 130 PM. on February 26.2004 Baid premtoee are all rated In TowneNp of Thornappie, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described ae: Thot part ot toe Eaat 1/2 of too Nortowte 1/4 ot Section 2S. Tbwn 4 North, Rango 10 Wo* described as: Commencing at too North 1/4 comer ot aaid Secton; thence Souto 60 degrees 00 mtoutoa WM 61332 toot along too North Ino of aaid Socton to too ptooe of beginning; twnoo Bouto 00 degrees 30 minutes 36 seconds WON263.0 toot along toe Eeet toe of toe Woot 708 toot of sold EM 1/2 of too NorthwM IM; twnoo Bouto 00 dogreoc 00 minutes Was! 240.0 tost; twnoo Norto 00 degress 38 mtoutoa 36 seconds East 28330 to* twnoo North 80 degrees 00 min­ utes East 24030 toot along tw Norto too of aaid Becton to too ptooe of bogtoning, Bony County Records. Subject m> Nghwoy right of way tor Green Laho Road. The redemption period ahd bo 6 montoe tram SSriS£%fa£!^tosKdMwtoO«rtto MCLA PORECLOBURE NOTICE (ALL COUNnES) AS A DBBT COLLECTOR, WE AM ATTEMPTNO TO COLLECT A OBBT AMD ANY BWORMAT1OH OBTMKDWV. MUSED FOR THAT PUMOM NOTWY (Mt) SBSB1M V YOU AM M ACTIVE MRJTMY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dalaut hnlnn bean mada In tw wrma and oondNona ot a oarlaOi mortgagaa nwda by Craig Mchota and Jamia Mehola. huaband and wta of Bany County. MMlgwi, Mortgagor lo Mortgaga Etacliunk, Ragiatrafion Syawnw. Inc. MERS dated tw 14W day ot October, AD . 2002, and racudad In tw o*w ot tw Raglaiar ot Doada, lor tw Couray of Barry and SMa ot Michigan, on tw let day ot November, AD. 2002, In Document No. 1090790 of Barry Raootda, on which mortgage twra h debited io bo duo, at Ow dew of tw notoa, lor principal and imarK tw awn of 9104,4*4.99 (Ono humbed tour txxwond, tow hundred eighty tow doiora and nkwty-nine carta) todudkig kitorM 9wre on at S.00% (M point zero) percent par annum. And no tut proceadtoga M tow or In aquty hav­ ing bean karttotod to rooover tw debt aecurad by add mortgage or any part twraot. Now. twrotoro, by virtue d tw power ot aato oonMrwd In add mortgage, and purauant to tw atduto ot tw Saw of Mdiigan to auch eaeo made and provided, noOoo to hereby ghwn twl on. tw Ilti doy of Manto, AD.. 2004. d 100 o'clock aaid mortgaga wB be toredoeed by a aato d pubtc audton. to tw NghM bidder, dtw Barry County Courtnuao In Haetnga. •mi, mrry n^ouerTy, RMCvwgin. or u^a p^ocn«ees dsocribod In said mortgage. Which sold premtoee ore doooribod as Mtoss: Al «rat csrtsin pises or psrosi of tend sitoste in «w CBy of Hoottogs. in tes County of Botry and State of MtaNgan and daecribed sa flolowa to vrit Lotts) 1002, of tw COy. formerly VBags of Hastings, aooordhg to ths recorded ptet hereof. Tax I.D.: 08-65401-35540. The redomplon period shol be obc morths from tw date of auch aate, untoes doterminod aban­ doned in accordance wNi 1848 CL 6003241a, In sfttah caao 6* redsmpOon period shol bo 30 days from too date of such sate. Dated: February 5,2004 WELTMAN, WEINBERG A RES CO., LRA. By: Daniel e. Boot (P68601) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe oondtoone of a mortgage made by Shawn L Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond, husband 26. 1866, and reoordad on January 28. 1886 In inetrument 1024348, and assigned by aaid reoordad on July 14, IWOfo habumontJO33456; In Barry county records, MtaNgan, on which mort- Hundred Sbrty-One And 24/100 Dolars Under toe power of sate oontolnod in said mort- bo forectoood by a aato of too mortgaged premtoee. WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. reoctotdod by the loractoalng wft event, your damages, tf an MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaul has boon made in tw oondtoone of a mortgage made by Scott Perry and Robin Perry, husband and wto. original mortgagorfo), to Waohington Mutual Bank. FA. Ow Hundred Bataan Thousand Four Hundred TMnty^br And 80/100 Dolors (8118,426.80), Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 DO PM, March 18,2004. of Section 16, Town 1 North, Rango 0 WM. Johnstown TbwnaNp, Bany County, MtaNgm, 11; 12 foot of Lot 3 of 6BU1ARYDUTY. 811. shal ba 8 montoe from toa aoootdanoo rrito MCLA 8003341a, in stoteh caao period Dated: February 12,2004 rtgfari FC G 248.563.1310 TroeiTh)e.RCAdomeys For Bank of A.norica, NX, auoaooor fri In Instrument 1001406, In Bany County Records, Wotanan, Wainborg A Roto Co.. LRA. 766 W. Bfo Bosrer Road. SuBs 1820 Troy MtaNgan, 46054 WWR403363807 Cotporalon 30400 Tbtograph Rd Bte 200 Rte 0013472F01 Thouaand Bevan Hundred Shdy-Three And 40HX Dolars (808.7B3.48), tndudtog fotoreel al 1232% rORTCtOBUnL NOTICC irvo wm w a oom oooocnr aasmpm^ v ooeaci a dobL AnylntormalonabtoinadwBbauaadforbio purpoaa. I you are In toa MBtory, pteaea contact our otooa to toa numbar teted baton. *0RFCL08UIMI NOTICE Thio torn Is a daN ooBoctor aBsmplng to oolset a dML AnylnformalonabtainodwBbousodtorhto purpoaa. N you are in toa Mtomy ptooso oontect our ofRoe at too numbor tetod batow. or soma pert of ham, al put* vendue, at 8* Barry County Courthouse in Hoalngs at 1D0 PM, on MORTGAGE 8AL£-DatauB hao baan made In toa condNor* of a oartaln mortgage made by: MORTGAGE SALE-DalauB has baan mads In toa oondtoone of a oartaln mortgage mode by: The redamption period shal be 12 muraka from tw Assyria, Bany County, MtaNgan, and are dsocribod as: Beginning at a point 380 tool WM of too NorihoM oomor of too WM 1/2 of tie EM 1/2 of MtaNgan ffwnoa WM 3X to* twnoo Souto 680 to* twnoa East 3X to* twnoo North 880 toot to DMd: Fabnaoy 12,2004 For more Infomwtton, ptoaea cal: FC J 248363.1311 Trot A Trott, P.C. Bingham Farms, iAcNgan 48025-8822 shal ba |2 moNhs from 8063241a, in which case tw redemption period o’wl bo X days from too date of ouch sate. Dated: January 22.2004 For more totormeton, ptoaoo col: TMBHRMW A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBMP’nNS TO COLLECT A DEBT, AMD ANY MFORMAnDN WE OBTAM WIL BE MED P3R THAT PURPOEE. NOTICE OP MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE DoteuR hoe occurred to too oorxMcrw of a mort­ gage made by PatCoMne aid OhoRo CoMaa, laretaeM and wtos, mortgagor, to tw State Bank of Catodonto. a MoNgan banking oorporalon, of 827 E. Mato Street Catodonto. M 48918, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated March 18.1888, recorded to too Ottos of too Rogteter of Doede tor Bony County, on March 18.1888, aa Document Number 1028810. norto we of said dotauR. too mortgagee has doctored too onlre unpaid amount secured by odd mortgage due and peyabto torihadh. Aa of too date of tola notioe, toore la claimed to ba due, tnctodtag tor principal and totoreet on aaid mortage, toe aum of 88244137. and iraareot wR continue on too prtnc^el botonoo of 880304.40 at too rate of aauon and one-quarter (736%) percent No stat or proceedtog in tew haa boon trwOtotod to recover tw debt secured by aaid mortgage, or any parttooreof. Noioo la hereby given toat by virtue of too power of aato contained in aaid mortgage, and toe statato in auch caao made and prodded, and to pay aaid amount wtto tatoreeLas prorttod In aaid mortgaga, and aB togto coots, chargee and expenses, includ­ ing abomeyh toes tatowed by tew. and al Wo and Insurance premi* wna paid by too undersigned before aato, aaid mortgage wto bo foreefoood by sate of too mortgagee premW at pubic aato to tw Ngheot bidder al too East door or tw Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. Court BL, Hastings, MtaNgan, on Ttarodm February 86,2004 at 1:00 pjn. Tha premtoee covered by aaid mortgage are ab­ utted tn t» TbwrwNp of Thomappto, Bany County naengan. ano ooocrswo as tuwNvs. That port ot 9* EK Haff of 9w NavwK Qurarar at Saaton 29. tbwn 4 North. Ring, 10 WK Mated OK COMMBCMG at tw North On. OuaiMr PK Ywno, South OOWOO* WM 90262 IM Mong tw North few of Md Socton to tw PLACE OF BEGMMNG; twnoo Souti tXTSTSS* WM 2t3.00 IM along ti EM »w ot tw WM 489.00 IM ot add EM Hat ot tw NoftwM Ouanar, twnoa Souti StPOOW WM 240.00 IK twnoo North ontSS* EM 2t3 00 IK twnoo Souti t0*00W EM 240.00 IM 10 tw PLACE OF BEQtWNG; SUBJECT TO Nghawy rttft of Mr lor GraonLalw Rood and cemmonlr known ao 11t4B Gmn Laho Rood. MkMWMo. Ml 4S333. Natoo la katwr ghon twl tw langti of tw ndampton ported wB bo at> («) montw Iran tw dew of aM, wWaa daaamWwd abandoned ki acanlmwth MCL 000.3241a, In which cane tw itdampdon parted alwl ba twtr (30) day, Iran tw dabcfaK OMod: January 14.2004 TWOHEYMAOGM, PLC Ahonwye lor SMa BK ot CahJonB Dawid Bchocfantwrg (P30B10) Buairwaa Addmaa: 212WbaraBuMng Itl OdaM Annua, N.W. Grand Rapida. M 40S03 (B1«)4SM188 wuwm (2-19) WE OBTAM WBX BE UBS> FOR THAT PURROBE. PLEA8E CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW to YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may ba STATE OF NKHGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS noosdowro Estate RLE NO. 2004-23867-OE Estate of Leolo Leroy Swoorwy. Dote ol birth: October 24,1846. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dooodonL Leolo Leroy Sweeney, who Ived at 1007 Woodruff Rd., Hastings, MtaNgan dtod January 3,2004. Credlors of the decadent are noMod tool al ctofrnc agafrwt too estate wM bo forever barred unless presented to Roberta Sweeney, named per­ sonal repreaentaWo or proposed personal raprosontative, or to bob probate court at 220 Wool Court Street, Hastings, Ml 48068 Md the namodforopoeed personal representative wNNn 4 montoe after toe dtes of put*a*n of tNs nolioe. Date: February5,2004 Stegal. Hudson, Goo A Longstreet Bruoe W. Gee(P23688) 607 North Broadway Haoffngs, Ml 46068 gy 0453466 Roborta Aaoonoy 1007 Woodruff Rd. Hastings, Ml 40066 (260)048-2075 Dated: January 20,2004 43% por annual Under too powar of aato oontoinod In oold mortgage and too statute in such case mode and prodded, newoe w rwreoy grvon mm seta mongsgs mi do toreefoood by a ecto ot ho mortgaged premtoee, or some part of hem, at put* venue, at ho Bony County Courthouoo In Hostings. MtaNgan ot 140PM. on UmbNrlIIbbBlJLMMsan prenwee ere oauotou m i ovmorep or vamreo ^Berry , p^B^xwgen, w mj ore doooribod os: FC H 248303.1300 Trot A Tk* P.C. Rtof01l302R)l PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The redonfalton ponod she! bo 6 montoe from too dote of ouch ooie, untooo dotorminod abandoned In aooontanoo wlh 1648CL 8003341a, in which case tot redempion parted ahaB bo X days from too date of auch aato. The redomplon period shol bo 6 montoe from too date of ouch ecto, untoos dsterminod abandoned in aooontonoo ertto 1848CL 8003341a. In wNch cooo ho redemption period shM he X days from bo dote of such aato. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organtealtonal mooing of the Hope TowneNp Board of Review wB bo hold In bo oMoo of too Supervisor at too Hope Township Hal on Tuesday, March 2,2004, at 6 pjn. Al put* mootings of too 2004 Board of Rodew wB bo hold at bo Hops TowneNp Hol, 5483 S. M-43 Hwy., Haodnge. M 48068. Dotes for property owner appeals are as folows: March 8,2004 9 am. to 3 p.m. March 8. 2004 2 pjn. to e p m A 5 pun. to 8 pin. And any ether dates doomed nocaseary to equa£zo and finatos the 2004 awsssmsN rd. Any property owner unable to a*nd otowr al the above appeal dates may appiai by totter no tator ban March 8,2004, to ho Hope IbwnoNp Board of Rovtow, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy , Ratings, Ml 48068. 2004 Factors and Assessment Ratios as determined by be Barry County EquHzatton DspartmanL 101 AgrfaAura 201 Commercial 301 industry 401 Ratedantial 501 Timber Cutover X1 Dovotoprrwrrtal Personal Property MuMplar MuMplar MuMplar MuMplar MuMplar MuMplar MuMplar 1.0680 1.0606 1.0000 1.0354 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Ralfo Ratto Ratto Ratto Ratto Ratio Ratto 47.28% 47.58% 50.00% 4638% 50.00% 50.00% X.00% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2004. PatrfciaAlbart Suporvteor/Aoodooor nm?aw I nonce OF PUBLIC HEABING TO: THE RE8DENT8 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAMEVE1E TOWN8MP, BARRY COUNTY, MCHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER WTSIESTED PERSONS: PLEAK TAKE NOTICE bal a puMc hearing concerning prapooad omondmante to tw PralriavMo TbwrwNp Zoning Ordfrwnoa and Zoning M* wB be held on Wsdrwaday; February 18.2004, oomnwncing at 7:00 pjn. at tw PralrtovRe TbwrwNp Hal, 10116 Souto Norris Road, wM4ntwTbwn*fo. . * PLEAK TAKE FURTHER NOTICE hat tw Ooms to be oorwidored at tote pubic hearing Include, In brief, tw tolowing: 1. The applootion tor tw proposed running from an staling "R-1 • Single Femly Low Denaffy RotadsnM DtoMct zoning ctoeoMcMton to a prapoaod X-1” Rural Arae Conveatonoo wrung cwwomcaBon or an appruxvnawiy acre person or wna garwrsay OMCnoaa as being located al 16460 MM3 Hfchwoy in PrtariaWto TbwnaNp (tea panel D nwitoors 08013-038077-00 and 08012088077-10). R to atoo proposed to amend tw PrafrtevMo TbwnaNp Land Use Plan Mh reepoct to tw atoremoNtonod property so as to change tw land use otoeeMoadon of tw property from a Low Density RooktonM Land Uee ctaaaMcaton to a Commeratoi land uee ctooaMca*n. 2. The apploatton to raaono from an eirtolng "A“ Agrtcutiurta DtoMct zoning otoeaRctoton to. a prapoeed "R-Z Singh Femly and TWo-Famly Madfom Darwty Rooktontta DtoMct zon­ ing ctoteMcotion an opprooinwtoly 6 acre parcel of lend gonoraly doooribod as being tocab ad al 12872 MM3 Hfohway in PraMavMo TowneNp (tax parcel ID Number 08012013007­ 00). It to taco proposed to amend twPraktevMs Township Land Use Plan so as to change the tend use ctasslftaation of tw aforementioned property from an “AG/Ros" AgriculurMurai RetadarM tond uao rill■■"tai rm to a Madfom DonaRy RMdorM land uee ctossMcaton. 3. Such other and farther matters as may properly ooms before tw Planning Commtosfon at ■w PuMc Haartng. PLEAK TAKE FURTHER NOTICE twt tw Township Zoning Ordfcwnoa and TbwrwNp Land Use Mooter Pion and Mop and tw proposed amendments twrato may be examined at tw Prtartev* TbwnaNp Hal focalod at 10115 Souto Norrie Road wKn tw TbwnaNp at tnf reasorwbto Imo from and after twtrstpuMoaton of tote Notfoo unto and Incfadtogtw Imo of publo hearing and may be farther eaamkwd al tw pubic hearing. The Prafrtovtoo TbwrwNp Planning Commtooton and TbwnaNp Board reserve tw right to mate changes In tw above mentioned prapooad zoning amendments st or iolowing tw pubic hearing. Al Inters toad partoe are invtisd to bo present to participate in dtonweinn on tw matter. PraMoMo TbwrwNp wto provkto necessary reaoonsbto auxtoary aldo and eervloee, such ao signors tor tw hearing Impaired and audto topee of printed material being oorwidored at tw hearing, to indMduato wth dtoabtotioe at tw haiaring upon live (5) days' notice to too Prsiriovtoo TbwnaNp Clerk. IndMduato with dtoabtolec requiring auxtoary akfo or services should contact tw Prafrtovtoo Township Ctork at tw addreoc or toiophono number fated below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION vi- --- ,t- —» ran » -i- F^Lm4z rKxmafMn rncnots, uwk r, . . ra, --- i-t- 9 <—■ rmneviwe i ownsnip nan 10115 South Norris Road Mton. Ml 40046 (260)623-2664 raranra �’fafla 16 - Thursday, Fabnmy 12,2004 - The Hwangs Banner Second-degree murder charge sought in snowmobile crash The the driver of ■ pickup truck that muck a snowmobile and killed a 17-ye«r-oki Jamie Reurink of Wayland Jan. 27 now may face secood-degmemurdercharfes. Assistant Barry County Proeecutor Douglas Catcher Wednesday afternoon said his office is seeking the charges in connection with the fatal crash, which occurred on Bata Road in Thornappie Tbwnahip. Bany County Circuit Judge James Fisher win decide by Friday whether the charges will be applied against Cory Jo Schut, 24. of Wayland. Schut also faces felony charges of driving while license suspended or revoked causing death aaid. for failure to nop at the scene of an accident resulting in death. Both carry a maximum penalty of IS yean in prison. Schut. who was appeared in court Wednesday afternoon in Hastings, had his license revoked because of repeat alcohol and drug convictions. The investigation by Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post showed the driver was operating a pickup truck with a family snowplowing company logo at the time of the collision. The truck was registered and insured by individuals other than the driver. Knowiingly allowing a suspended person to operate a motor vehicle is a 93-day misde­ meanor. Knowiingly allowing a suspended person to operate a motor vehicle that causes the death of another is felony with a maximum penalty of five years. According to police who investigated the Jan. 27 traffic fatality, Jamie Reurink. who attended Wayland High School, was dragged for more than a half mile by the pickup truck with a snowplow. It was reported Reurink was killed almost instantly by the snow plow blade's impact. The truck was westbound on Bass Road near Pattenoo Road at about 9:20 p.m. when it struck the snowmobile, which was northbound on s designated trail, attempting to cross the road. Michigan Stale Police from the Hostings Post said. The snowmobile trail intersects with Bass Road. Schut reportedly left the scene and was later found and interviewed, police said. He led left the scene with the victim still attached to the vehicle's snowplow. The driver turned himself in to troopers on the scene and cooperated fully with the inves­ tigation. The investigation involved determining the cause snd approximate time of death. Troopers will also investigating the truck driver's actions during and after the time the crash occurred. Both vehicles were processed for any further evidence. The truck driver's blood was obtained and was submitted to the crime lab for any presence of foreign substances. Oilcher aaid a preliminary hearing will be held Friday, March 5, in Barry County Circuit Court COURT NEWS Adam M. Hammood, 21, of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Feb. 5, to 10 to 15 yean for seconddegree criminal sexual conduct at a girl under the age of 13, which was st a public library in Bany County. Hammond was given credit for 71 days served in jail. Assistant Prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said Hammond bad not been successful under an intense sexual offender treatment program “I don't believe he's shown me any indica­ tion he's rehabilitative," Gutscher said. "Detective Oakland (from Barry County Sheriff's Office) told me that Hammond had the potential to be a serial rapist or serial killer." But defense attorney David Makled said Hammood was not premeditative or calculat­ ing. "If he was. he would not have done so in the library." Makled said. Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said the sexual assault of a 12-year-old victim in a public setting was totally unsolicit­ ed, unprovoked and uninvited. “Hammond's history of sexual assault and attachment disorder makes the defendant tn unreasonable risk of severe harm to the pub­ lic in the future, particularly in light of the sus­ tained, unsuccessful rehabilitative efforts taken in juvenile court dispositions," Fisher aaid. Abo, Fisher said he imp nerd a sentence outside the recommended guideline range because of Hammond's “obvious total lack of impulse control snd sexually deviant ideations sad the emotional impact <f this offense on the victim's family." Fisher said that 98 percent of the time Fisher followx the semeacing guidelines. Makled said he had lots of objections. In other recent cowl business: FOR SALE: 1991 Too real Call lion. $4,000 (269)9484190 FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang reel mowers, good condition, $5X100. Call FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24* drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp CATV INSTALLERS: to $35JMO/yr. + benefits! (Fort 500 Co.) Many needed! Paid training! ASAP! (616)949- CONSTRUCTION LABORERS/PROJECT MAN­ AGEMENT: to $31/hr. + benefits Trainee/skilled. DELIVERY DRIVER: $500/wk + benefits! Local route! (Auto parts) Perma­ nent! ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobiinefee. ESTATE SALE: leftovers at $40; swivel chair and foot- table, $30; comer table, $30; wood rocking chair, $25; women's clothes, shoes and purees, (269)370-4556 by ap­ pointment or 87 Woods Trail Delton.03513652 Satur­ day, February 14th, 10am- ing her seosewce. 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The last three months of hu sentence will be emponded if be successfully completes probutioti. And his driver's license wm suspended fixsix months. But after 30 days, he is allowed a restricted license for employment and treat­ ment Abo. be wm ruled eligible for work leteaee. Couch earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dirmtsaal of a tampering with (269)948-2094 VOLKSWAGON * Honesty A. Pram, 27, of Haatings. was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years pro­ bation for poaaession of marijuana and poaseMion of Ambieu/Zolpidem, a controlled nHistsnce. Ifcters earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismisBal of poesesaion of less than 25 grams of cocaine. Her sentence will be snapeaded upon suc­ cessful completion of probation. Abo, she wm graatei 7411 statin, which means her rtexxd will te expand after serv­ 1997 YAMAHA V-MAX 600 twin. 3,150 miles, $2500 OBO. (269)945-l«36 call be­ fore 330 Mon./Fri. Anytime on weekend. evidence charge. * Sentencing waa delayed six mouths for William S. Grinage, Jc. 38, of Nashville. Grinage earlier pleaded guilty to driving reck­ less and fleeing a police officer, third degree, in exchange fix dismissal of assault with a dangerous weapon (a felonious assault) and resisting a police officer; Grinagr's attorney said Grinage has never had anything on hb record traemhimg an offense like the one he was chasged with. The attorney abo said Grinage is raising five chil­ dren by himself. Judge Fisher said he couldn't understand how someone like Grinage would do some­ thing like that • Lorena Wright, 37. of Hastings. was sen­ tenced lo six months in jail and two yean pro­ bation for violating her probation by using cocaine Sept. 12 Wright received credit for 12 days served in jail. The balance of her sentence will be sus­ pended upon entry into and successful com­ pletion of treatment. Wright is On probation for maintaining a drug house. • A bench warrant was issues for David DeJesus Gonzalez. 27, of Grand Rapids for not appearing in court for sentencing. Gonzalez is accused of receiving and conceal­ ing stolen firearms. It is his second offense. • Jacob F. Williams, 18, of Caledonia was sentenced to eight months in jail and two years probation for breaking and entering a bouse on Nashville Road in Hastings Township with the intent to commit the crime of larceny. Williams eartier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a charge of second-degree home invasion on Nashville Road and larceny in a building for stealing a five gallon jar of coins. * Jason T. Dexter. 23. of Hastings was sen­ tenced to five months in jail snd two years probation for possession of metharnpbetamine. He was given credit for 30 days served in jaiL Dexter eartier pleaded guilty to the charge in eirhangr for diwnisaal of two counts of maintahung a laboratory involving harartinus waste, aelling/manufacturing of meth and for possessioo of more than 10 grams of ephedrine. • Sentrnring was adjourned until April 14 for Delbert D. LaFoumam, 26, at FlainwelL LaFountain ia accused of pneareaina of POLICE BEAT Traffic stop leads to marijuana bust HASTINGS — A 44 year-old Wyoming nun wm arrested Wednesday afternoon. Feb. 4, for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop near Cook Road aad Green Street Hastings police officer Rick Argo Mopped the man after receiving a tip that be was wanted by Bany County Friend of the Court aaid Mike Leedy, deputy chief of toe Haningt Police Department When the man was arrested, a small amount of marijuana was found in the door pock­ et of his vehicle. He was lodged at the Bany County Jail without incident Man arrested for drunk driving III HASTINGS — A 27-ycar-old Hastings man was arrested early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, for driving a vehicle while ImnrirMfid, thud offcast The man was stopped after he was observed driving in an erratic manner in the 300 block of N. Broadway, said Mike Leedy, deputy drief of the Haatings Police Depanmeat When officers talked with him, they said it was apparent he'd been consuming dotftol He then admitted to having a few drinks, Leedy said. The man was transported to Bany County Jail after registering a .13 blood alcohol level. The case has been turned over to the prosecutor's office for review. Elementary school window broken HASTINGS — Hastings police are hr estimating a compiaint of malicious destruction of property to Northeastern Ekmtalary School early Wednesday mooing. Feb. 4. It appears someone med a ball of ice or snowball to break out a th» by-five-foot win­ dow on the southwest side of the achooL said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. * -e-., -•'Vwe.wsc- rr >nctre**'', • Signs of entry have not b44aT6ni>d knd suspects have not yet been identified. Leedy said. Damage to the window was ratimatod al $150. Ute case remains under investigation. Woman hurt In snowmobile mishap _ YANKEE SPRINGS - A 27-year old Lowell woman suffered a rnamseien Saturday, Feb. 7, after she fen from her snowmobile on Gun Lake. Samantha R Graham was westbound on the lake's frozen surface when her biack 1995 Skidoo struck a snowbank, which vaulted her from the vehicle, eaid the Michigan Stale Police ar the Hastings Poet She hit bare ice on a channel of the lake near Panenon Road, police aaid. Graham waa treated M Spectrum Heahb-Butterworih Campus in Grand Rapids and released the same day. Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the accident Speed a factor In Tasker Road crash ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Authorities believe a 25-yem-oid Bellevue man waa speed­ ing M100 mph when his ar hit a peach at snow and rolled over Saturday. Feb. 7. on Thsknr Road near Curtis Road. Zadnriah K. McCarty waa westbound on Tasker Rond at the high rate at speed when he lost control of his car on the enow, crossed the upp osier lane of traffic, struck a sign post, went through a ditch, up an embankment and hit a utility pole. The vehicle came to rest on its top. said Barry County Sheriff's deputies. McCarty suffered injuries that were not its sparluting. but evident to others at the scene, while his paaeenyr, Matthew A. Powell, 22, of Battle Creek, received incapntitM- ing injuries, deputies said. Powell was taken to Battle Creek Health and is in fair condition, hospital officials aaid. McCarty admitted to speeding M 100 mph. He wm cited for reckless driving, police said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. COFFEE, continued from page 5---------Birkholz said the Solid Waste Report, which is available at the state Department of Environmental Quality Web site (www.michigan.gov/deq), to a huge issue in Michigan. The report states that solid waste is coming into Michigan from many stales and has increased by 9 percent in 2003 over 2002 with the largest source, 35 percent, from Canada. It defines the waste by type and county destinations, she said. A national pollutant discharge fee to pre­ vent pollution from being discharged into water ways, such as our streams, rivers and Great Lakes, is in a conference committee in the legislature, the senator said. “They won Id hn v e to have a permit to dis­ charge into lakes,” she said. “Too much, from $3 million to $5.2 million, to paid by the Mate’s general fund for clean up." A problem was raised by a constituent about a large corporate farm spreading manure on fields and roads then leaving it without working the waste into the soil to reduce odor. Birkholz agreed that some large farms are not acting properly. “Under the best management practices, the manure is suppose to be disked in," she said. “Call my office right away; Dan Wyat from the stale Agriculture Department promised he would monitor this problem." Teen flees scene after car flips over PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old Plainwell man fled the acene when his car flipped over on Enzian Road and Fine Lake Road Sunday, Feb. 8. Daniel P. Smith was northbound on Enzian Road when tie loot control of the vrbirir. which ran off the road, hit the bottom of an embankment and rolled over, auuding to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. He suffered non-incapacitating injuries and sought treatment at Pmnock Hospital, deputies said. He was then transferred to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Pennock Hospital authorities said. The vehicle was not driveable and was towed by Goldsworthy. Alcohol was belir-ed to be a factor in the crash, deputies said. No other vehicles » ue involved. Man arrested for assaulting wife JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 46-year-old man from Manning Lake Road has been charged with domestic violence, second offense. Monday, Feb. 2 Albert Barbee assaulted his wife as she was sleeping on the couch st 10 p m Sunday. Feb. 1. said the Michigan State Police at the Hastings Poet The man was intoxicated and twisted her wrists and jumped on top of her. police said. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the assault they said. A pre-trial is set for Feb. 17. Burglary attempted at variety store BARRY TOWNSHIP - An attempted breaking and catering occurred at Weezy'i Closet Variety Store on Sooth Grove Road between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2. The door handle and frame on the entrance door was damaged with a prying instrument, said Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post Store owners are not sure if entry was made because they have not found merchandise missing yet. police said. �STATE OF MKMGAN PRORATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO THE REMOENTB OF BARRY COUNTY: THB FIRM IS A DFHT Cnil FCTDR AnEMPTPfG TO Gai FGT A DFRT WE OBTAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR- FQR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR AT THE NUMBER RFIDW IF YOU ARE RLENO.64-OE Estate of DANIEL CARL LIGHTFOOT. Dato of birth: Juno 29,1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. DANIEL CARL LIGHTFOOT, who toed at 2566 W. STATE STREET. TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, MtaNgan Mod Deoontoor 9,2003. • birth: 01/12M2. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDTTOR3: The decedent, Bonnto Lou Wtakor, who feed cl 11875 Lataoway Drive, Ptairwrel. Ml 48080, MtaNgan dtod 1/14/04. LooaMon: 4575 Goodrich Rd.. In Sedan 24 of Johnstown Ttep. end dog tamft, in too AR zoning dtetrtat Cindy L Aspinafl, husbond and wito, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Meta Conseco Rnenoo Servicing Corp.), doted July 6. 20C0. and recorded In too Berry in toe Stalo of Mtehigon on July 12,2000, to Document No. 1046649, cL ooq.. on which Bony Tap. sentaOre, or to boto too probete court st SuOo 302, STREET, HASHNGS, Ml 40068 and ths mon8« after toe date of puMcaMon of tola noIce. Doae: February 4.2004 DAV© H. TRFP (P29290) 206 8. BROADWAY HASRNGS, Mi 48068 DAWN BALL GRAND RAPOS. Ml 48605 (616)3696801 reotaurenL In too AR zoNng dtataicl montw after toe dato of pubicalion ol tota notioe. Etzdeto V. Bauer (P28187) 128 East Bridge Street Ptatnaret, MtaNgan 46080 MLAGTIYE MILITARY DUTY. Grantoam, husband and wile, to Decision Ono October 15,1998 end recorded October 21.1988 in Rogtator Number 1019894, Berry County Aoconto. 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February 12. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Maple Valley to evaluate safety protocol after ‘disorderly’ incident by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Law enforcement officials were called in and Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville was locked down for about 15 to 20 minutes last Friday because of what was described as disorderly conduct by a parent. Authorities said a parent who came to pick up his child from the school started yelling and using profanity in front of students before leaving with the child and going to the junior­ senior high school, where he attempted to pick up his 15-year-old daughter. The incident has caused school administra­ tors to evaluate their safety protocols. "It was a disconcerting experience and one that has us weighing the circumstances and how we can keep our children most safe." said Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz. "We had a father come in to both Fuller Street Elementary School and the junior-sen­ ior high school. It was a complicated emo­ tional situation dealing with a split in a fami­ ly,” he said. “The behavior of the father raised critical concerns for us with regards to the safety of the children because of the way he behaved." The father showed up at Fuller Street around 12:50 p.m.. came to the office, picked up a visitor’s tag and went to his son’s class­ room to pick up the child. He then stopped by the focus room to pick up the child's medica­ tion, according to Fuller Street Principal Judy Farnsworth. When the father's bchav lor became disrup­ tive, school staff called 911 and Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes responded to the scene. Barnes reported that he escorted the man out of the building and he and administrators talked with him about the situation and his behavior. Because there was no paper work filed with the school restricting the father from picking up his child, who attends kindergarten at Fuller, he was allowed to leave with the child. “At that time there was no justification for a physical arrest,” said Barnes, during a later interview. “However, the Village of Nashville is looking at filing a complaint and having the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office issue a war­ rant for disorderly conduct in an educational facility and the use of profanity in the pres­ ence of a minor. 1 believe the Barry County Sheriff's Department will be seeking a similar warrant.” “We had him escorted down to the class­ room to pick up his child. It was a tough call to make, but there were 450 other students in the building.” said Volz. “It was tough situa­ tion and it called for a lot of fast decisions. It was a real eye opener for us.” As the father left the elementary school with his child, school administrators contact­ ed the junior-senior high school to notify them the man was on his way there to pick up his 15-year old daughter. “His behavior was inappropriate so we did notify the authorities, dialed 911 and Officer Barnes reported to the facility. A similar inci­ dent happened at the high school and we had officer Gary Pearson from the Bany County Sheriff’s Department, wlio is a our school liaison officer from Barry County, help out,” said Volz. “We were ready; we knew he was coming and officer Pearson and my assistant principal (Scott Eckart) met him at the door," said Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser. “He was told that he was not going to make our school the scene this kind of thing. That’s our philosophy here; we do not tolerate that sort of behavior.” Bames reported that after the incident the 15-year-old was transported, with a local law enforcement escort, to the shelter where she has been staying with her mother. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer con­ firmed that his department was seeking a war­ rant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office on charges of disorderly conduct. “The high school isn’t in the village like the elementary school. It is actually in Eaton County, so we originally contacted the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office and they suggest­ ed we contact Barry County so there will be continuity with the charges.” Volz said. “We’ve talked to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office and they agreed. “The actual charges on the warrant will be determined by the prosecutor’s office.” he added. 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JUST ADO TAX & FEES issues for the school district “Fuller appropriately instituted a lock­ down because of the circumstances surround­ ing this gentleman’s behavior while he was escorted down through the building to pick up his son at the classroom,” said Volz. "The teachers implemented it (the lock-down) quite well. They had gone through some training and review for that situations at the beginning of the year as part of opening school prepara­ tions." According to Farnsworth, during the lock down all students in the school are all locked in their classrooms with their teachers and paraprofcssionals to keep them out of harm’s way. “The lock down only lasted a few minutes and we did it to prevent a child from getting in the middle of the situation and maybe hear­ ing some things that would not be good for them to hear.” she said. “Chief Bames did a good job with the situation and I think our teachers and paraprofessionals handled the situation very well. I beard from a lot of par­ ents that their children thought they were just having another drill at school.” Angela Seaton, who has a son in Linda Gaber’s kindergarten room where the incident started, was at the school board meeting Monday nighL She said she thought Gaber should be recognized for her handling of the situation. “My son came home and he had no idea what had gone on and I think we need to give Mrs. Gaber credit for this,” she said. “My daughter came home and she was frantic. But my son who was in the classroom where it all started had no idea anything was wrong. You have an awesome teacher and she did an awe­ some job in a tough situation.” Seaton’s husband. Chuck, also was at the meeting Monday night and he added his praise to the staff for how they handled the situation. However, he agreed with school administrators that the situation was a wake­ up call. “I’m glad that it brought awareness. Every bad thing can hopefully be turned into some­ thing productive,” he said. “We can take a look at what happened and what procedures are already in place and go over them and revise methods of notification or whatever it may take." “It probably is an isolated incident and it may not happen again, but who is willing to take that risk?" he asked. “I understand that there is only so much that can be done to pre­ vent things of this nature or even more and you can’t prevent everything.” Seaton noted ±at since he works Monday though Friday, he isn’t at the school very often, but when be is there, no one ever ques­ tions who is, or why he is there. “It bothers me to be able to do that. That’s one of the reasons why I hope that is one of the things that will be addressed,” he added. “Maybe we should have sort of monitoring system in the hallways, a camera system or tape, so people could see what actually did happen for legal matters. It’s just one of a lot of different things that are going through my mind right now. Hopefully, something good 03 CMVY TIAA MAIBT fXT. LBIGTM 4X4 IT CLOTH DUAL POKR SEAT POKR MOON ROOF LOCAL TRADE WAKE or ****”$23,995 OOCMVYNMIA ONLY 37.000 MIES. LOCAL TRADE. HURRY! $174 MONTH ee CMVY 2S00 X-CAB 4X4 SILVERADO. 350. LOCAL TRADE. HURRY! 02 CMVY 1800 HD CftfW CAB 4X4 LJ LEATHER HEATED SEATS. CD. 6.0 $15,995 WOW! $2M88 $25,995 7*. V-6. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. REDUCED. HURRY! REDUCED! $9,888 will come from this." Volz said, “We see that there are things that raise concern about the level of safety we have in these buildings. Even though you think in your mind that in the worse case sce­ nario there is not much you can do to step it, ocher than trying to contain or minimize the advene effects and trying to maximize the safety of the largest number of students. There is a vulnerability we have as a school. We want to make sure we create as safe an environment as we possibly can with­ out creating a prison-like atmosphere." Volz said that the physical facility commit­ tee would be reviewing the entrances to all buildings and how those are secured and bow wc could have the ability to control people coming in and out of the building and getting to students. He also noted that the incident has brought to light the need to improve the com­ munications between buildings. “We will be meeting as the administrative team to review this again. There were some communications that we needed to perfect with regard to communications between buildings as this gentleman moved through the district and we tried to coordinate with the mother of the children who is staying in a shelter,” he said. “We met with the Barry County Sheriff and wc were able to increase the time Deputy Gary Pearson is able to be in our schools by one more day per month because Hastings is backing out of the school liaison program because of their funding cuts. It was a very productive meeting and we thor­ oughly appreciate the sheriff’s department We have also really appreciated local law enforcement authorities as well. Officer Bames was very effective. “As it is now we have parents that just by­ pass the office and get to the classroom," he said. “We’re at a time when we are going to be facing this more and more when families break up there are a lot of emotions. We need 00 BUICK KGAL GS LEATHER MON ROOF. CD. 48K SHARP CAR* $219 MONTH 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT LOCAL TRADE. 67X. RAM AR. V-6 $ 1 77 MONTH to look at increasing our responsibility as a school district, increasing the safety of our students, each and everyone," said Volz. “I myself want to go on record as just raising the bar of the level of expectations we have regarding the behavior of adults that are the mothers and fathers of these children. “I support any legal action that would go against a mother or father that would come into our school and threaten school employ­ ees.” said Volz. “We’ve had situations where we've confronted parents in the hallway say­ ing, ‘If you were a student we’d expel you.’” � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-02-19.pdf dc1060fe1b4a4b2ea745137225a54548 PDF Text Text library to doria See Story Page 2 See Stories Page 11 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAS 121S CHURCH SI MSTIMS Ml 4WM-1B8 VOLUME 151. No. 8 Students planning musical Feb. 26-28 ANNER Thursday. February 19. 2004 PRICE 50C Flexfab to open plant in Mexico people to do the same jobs currently per­ formed in the United States, which include acbooia. In the story Annie Oakley has a “knack" for shooting grata and is per­ suaded Io join Buffalo Bill’s traveling Wild West Show. Soon she fate in love with Frank Butler, a shooting ace. When Oakley begins to overshadow Butler, she haa to make a choices to keep the man by David T. Young Editor Flexfab LLC of Hastings has announced it will close its plant in Albion. Ind., and open a new facility in Juarez. Mexico. Local industry officials said the move is part of a plan to reshape the company to be more competitive in world markets, a strate­ gic initiative to “help keep the company strong, competitive and growing over the long term." The local manufacturer of component parts for heavy duty trucks, automobiles and the aerospace and other industries employs 372 full-time workers at its Hastings plant. Director of Human Resources Bill Rohr said 13 temporary employees here will be phased out. starting in the summer. Another 14 local jobs will be affected, but he said most if not all of them will be absorbed through attrition. The jobs in Indiana pay $11 to $13 per hour, while the affected Hastings jobs pay about $13 to $14 an hour. Flexfab plans to lease a building in Mexico and hire 50 to 60 she loves. h the 1940a “Annie Get Your Gon" » for 1.147 performances, which was We thM longest rumuag unuical at the ■ time and St triggers Broadway hit of | Snowplow driver’s wife to face felony charges “Annie Ger Your Gun" will be prercatod by Hnslings High School mdntt M 7 pm. Tbundey. Friday and Sunday, Feb. 26, 27 and 28, at the Central Elementary Auditorium. The musical will be co-directed by Nortbet-dern Elementary teacher Tbdd Wiltad and High School Choir teacher racncta Layoye. Tickets for the show ate $6 for stu­ dents and seniors and $8 for adults, they can be purchased at Boaley Pharmacy, Felpausch, King’s Electronica * Appiiawe. and at all the Hastings area Merman's career. The musical was evea■ally adapsed into a movie in 1950 and starred Beuy Hutton and Howard Keel Portraying “Annie" hr the Hastings production is Ashley Ingle, with Brian Cottrell playing her rival and love inter­ net Rant Bnrtrr Historical Society to meet Thursday J-Ad Graphics News Service Kelli Jo Schut, the wife of the man accused of second-degree murder after his snowplow struck and killed a teenage snowmobiler last month now is facing felony charges alleging she allowed her unlicensed husband to drive the truck. Barry C..-. nty Prosecutor Gordon McNeill issued warrants for Kelli J. Schut. 23. and she and her husband. Cory J., turned themselves in Saturday to face charges in connection the Jan. 27 incident that killed Jamie Joy Reurink. running a lathe and making hoses, Rohr said. He said he didn't know how much money Flexfab would save each year by moving the operations to Juarez. Meanwhile. Doug DeCamp, co-founder and chief executive officer of Rexfab, was in Albion, Ind., this week to announce the com­ pany's decision, in which 46 full-time Albion plant employees will lose their jobs. The new plant in Mexico is intended to support global automotive and heavy-duty truck builders and to supply certain Rexfab custom engineered hose and ducting prod­ ucts. CEO Doug DeCamp said, “When we are forced to make a major change like this, the first thing we think of is the impact it will have on the people who have helped build our business. That is important to us, this is our home. We believe the combination of skilled See FLEXFAB, pg. 2 17. of Wayland, on Bass Road in Thomapple Township. Kelli Schut was arraigned, but entered no plea Wednesday on charges of allowing an unlicensed driver to drive causing death; con­ spiracy to allow an unlicensed driver to drive causing death; and being an accessory after the fact in the murder charge facing her hus­ band, Cory J. Schut. The maximum penalty for all three felonies is five years in prison. She is scheduled for a pre-exam hearing Wednesday. Feb. 25. Judge Shaw’s surprise guest Friday was a big day for Barry County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw and his wife. Marty, and family. The judge was honored with a retirement reception and program on his last day in office. One surprise was the attendance of Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband, who are part of the Straws' extended family. Pictured (from left) are Daniel Mulhern, the state's first gentleman; Marty Shaw. Judge Shaw and Governor Granholm. See the story and more photos on Page 3. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Cory Schut earlier this month was arraigned on two felony charges and last weekend was charged with second degree murder. McNeill, in a prepared statement, said. “There are currently two separate criminal prosecutions: One involving Cory Jo Schut on charges of second degree murder, driving while license suspended causing death and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident causing death." The other criminal prosecution if of his The Barry County Historical Society wS meet Wis evening (Thursday, Feb. 19) in the cafrarria room at Pennock RW. —.•--noeprau in rusungs. The program will feature a video shorn tanock Hospitsl done by De Btafc. Orogmsily. Dr. R. B. Pryor was acfeeduted to do this program, but he ia recovering from beck surgery and will pteacm tns program at a laeer date. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend all meetings, programs and events of the Historical Society. by David T. Young Editor First Lt Greg Krasinga has left his job as commander of the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police. Shannon Akans. from the public affairs office for the Michigan State Police in East Lansing, confirmed that Krasinga left to take The Hastings Public Library will pres­ ent ha secund in a series of three sward­ and Me" from 1989 was the most watched documentary film of all time. Thoae planning to attend arc asked to bring a lawn chair. Refreshments win be served and the show is free and open to everyone. Call 269-945-4263 for more informa­ tion. More NEWS BRIEFS on p<e 2 See SNOW PLOW, pg. 16 State police commander leaves post Oscar-winning film to be shown winning documentaries, oowimg ror Columbine" at 7 pun. Friday. Feb. 27. The library also plans to show and “SpeObound" on Friday. March 19. Political activist and Michigan native Michael Moore produced and directed “Bowling for Columbine," which won the Academy Award last spring for best doramentary film. It is a controversial examination of America's ownership and ' uae of firearms. The unabashedly controversial Moore, who spoke Jan. 31 before a standing room only crowd at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, also has been the author .-f New York Times Na 1 best sellers “Stupid White Men" and “Dude, Where's My Country?" Until “Bowling for Columbine" was released, his “Roger wife for “enabling a person she knew to be suspended or revoked to operate a vehicle that caused the death of a 17-ycar old young woman. It is the position of this office that after the horrific actions of her husband after the collision, Kelli Jo Schut then attempted to help conceal that crime. “A driver's license is a privilege, not a right," McNeill added. Driving with a sus­ pended license is a serious problem." To be the best, you've got to beat the best Hastings’ Jeff Allen had a hold of TK’s Mike Gurski for a while at Saturday’s O-K Gold Championships in Middleville, but Gurski eventually got free and took an 8-7 decision in the 125-pound championship. Find out who held on in the Division 2 District match­ es Wednesday night between Hastings. TK, Lakewood, and Caledonia on page 10. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings Mfg., union agree to 5-year pact Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced it signed a five-year contract with United Auto Workers Local 138 Friday. Feb. 13. The Hastings-based piston ring manufac­ turer and engine-products specialist reported the contract includes annual wage increases, annual lump-sum payouts and additional ben­ efits. Other terms of the agreement, which encompasses workers in production/maintenance and office/clerical of UAW Local 138. were not disclosed. The agreement affects about 280 employ­ ees for the company, which at one time was Barry County's largest manufacturer. Mike Leitzell. human resources director, refused to discuss the percentages involved in wage increases, but said there were no con­ cessions in base wages. As for medical bene­ fits, he said it depends on how one views con­ cessions. saying the health care package agreed to is different than before. "We are pleased with this agreement and look forward to continuing to drive our busi­ ness forward with the help of our valuable employees." said Andrew Johnson, president of Hastings. "This new contract is mutually beneficial and allows us greater flexibility as an organization to respond to market condi­ tions and ran our business more effectively.” Johnson said it has been 15 years since the last new contract between the union and the company. They had been operating on sever­ al extensions of an original eight-year con­ tract Leitzell said. “A lot in the c.ld contract was outdated and needed to be changed." Randy Hughes, president of the UAW Local 138. said. "We are pleased with the agreement and look forward to our continued partnership with Hastings." Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves the automotive parts market with internal engine products, including piston rings and pistons sold under the “Hastings" brand name and gaskets, import pistons, engine bearings and a variety of other engine components sold under the ACL brand. Hastings also markets engine additives sold under the “Casite" Company, a joint venture that markets both directly and through independent representa­ tives. Canadian distribution of ail products is handled through a wholly owned subsidiary. Hastings. Inc., located in Barrie. Ontario. a post as inspector in the human resources division at East Lansing headquarters. He had been working for the personnel division there before he was assigned to the Hastings post in June 2000. succeeding the retiring Gary Newell, who is now a state legislator. Though his first official day almost four years ago was June 25. he arrived in time then to take part in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the state police post in Hastings. Akans said Krasinga officially began duties in his new job Feb. 1 in East Lansing. A search for his replacement in Hastings is under way. In the meantime, Sgt. Kim McNally is serving as acting commander of the local post. Originally from Kalamazoo, Krasinga earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Kalamazoo College and he earned a law­ degree from the University of Michigan. He graduated from state police recruit school in 1982 and since has served at posts in Enc and Detroit and as commander of the anti-drag Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET). He worked for the executive divi­ sion and criminal investigation division in Lansing in narcotics and taught classes at recruit schools. State police sources in Lansing said Krasinga’s move is regarded as a promotion. �Page 2 — Thursday. February 19. 2074 - The Hastings Banner Hastings Public Library reported NEWS BRIEFS to be close to closing on property continued from front page Local flu shots available again Bzny-Ealon District Health Department has received more flu vaccine. Hu shots are available to high-risk peo­ ple who are between six and 23 months old, any age with a chronic health condition, in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, or 63 yean or older. , Children younger than 9 yean old may get s second dose of flu vaccine. Hor mote information, or to make an sppninrmml for a flu shot, call (517) 541 • 660 or (269) 945-9516 extension 127. Farm truck safety meeting planned An update on fam truck safety and rules will be presented at a meeting from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Johnstown Township Fire Barn. The program, sponsored by the Farm Bureau Membership Committee, is open to all who ase interested in fam truck safety. Prearming the latest truck safety infor­ mation and rules will be kficUgan Stale rtnicc trooper jonn honki num me mor Motor Carrier Division. Battle Geek Foot, end a spokesperson from the Barry County Road Coanrisrion. Those who attend will have a chance to win a $50 file! prize and other door prizes from trine area businesses. There is no charge for the hutch and pro­ gram. but those who plan to attend should make reservations by calling the Farm Bureau office at 269-945-3443. Those who call before Feb. 24 will earn a double door prize chance Johnstown Township's fire barn is locat­ ed co M-37. six miles south of Dowling. Lunch will be provided. workshops planned for 2004. Future work­ shops will be held on May 26. Aug. 25 and Nov. 17. For more information or to register, for this interactive workshop, call Goodin al 945-2454. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Tbornapple Wind Band is getting ready for its next concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22. at the Lakewood High School auditorium, with a guest perform­ ance by the Lansing Brass Band. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Oossoo. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post high school age musician who is looking for an oppatunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs more clarinet and percussion players. The Tbornapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the Uvea of its members and the surrounding com­ munity. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. Money collected is used to promote and support the continuance of the ensemble. Fa more information on bow to get involved in the band, a to borrow an instrument if needed, please call Kim Domke (945-9181) a director lor LaJoye (945-9766). KIDSD special ed vote will be Feb. 24 A special election will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24. throughout .the Kent Intermediate School District, which includes both Middleville and Caledonia, on a proposed one mill levy to support special education Futuring workshop forum rescheduled programs. A special public information forum is scheduled for tonight, Thursday. Feb. 12. at the Tbornapple Kellogg High School audito­ The Barry County Planning Department cancrirri the first of four 'futuring work­ shops' last Jan. 27 at . the Tbornapple «ix- ---- a*- vs-ir a_______ _ r ------- » * -* i ownsnip ns.1 because or mcieinen wtutner and rescheduled it for Monday evening, Feb. 23. The series of four workshops is planned in the next several weeks as part of the county's process to update the master plan. Each meeting will be held at 7 p.m. One was held at the Hastings Township Hall Jan. 29. and another at the Baary Tbwnahip Hall Monday. Feb. 9. A third session is planned for the Baltimore Township HaU tonight, Thursday, Feb. 12 That master plan is intended to set gener­ al guidelines for how county growth and development is managed over the next 25 rium. Special education progntma in the indi­ vidual school districts assist students from hilt t daungh post high tetiool. This year 35 students in the Tbornapple Kellogg school years or so. lb allow for the plcn to reflect aimmunity attitudes, the Planning Commission chose to begin the planning process with a series of four open and public forums known as a 'futuring workshops.' The objective of there activities will be to devel­ op a general ronernrui among the partici­ pants as to the likely result of a continuation of the current trends in growth and develop­ ment in each of the four quadrants of the community. The sessions are structured to give each participan.* an opportunity to assist in the effort to build a community consensus on growth and development For more information, call County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus at (269) 945-1290. Workshop’s focus is on improvisation Mary Jane Furies form Fishladder Inc. will lead a half-day workshop on "Making the Most of Each Moment" Wednesday. Feb. 25. from 8 a.m. until noon at the Felpauscb Education Center in Hastings. Local business owners and professionals can learn new skills al the development workshop on bow to use improvisation to improve performance in the work place. This workshop is sponsored by Barry County Leadership and Felpausch. Pories will work with participants using the tech­ niques and tools of improvisational comedy games, in which participants engage in games fostering risk-taking, spontaneity, conflict management and creativity. Pories' award-winning experience spans more than 20 years of teaching, writing, performing, speaking and training. She has been designing, developing, and executing corporate training programs for six years with clients of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small non profit organiza­ tions. The cost of this half day workshop is $69 per person. Card carrying Leadership Barry County alumni pay $59 for the workshop, which is limited to 50 participants. This is the first of four development district receive out-of-diatnet services. This new one-mill levy is the fust increase in special education funding within the KISD in 15 years. At the time the previ­ ous levy was passed, there were 70 percent fewer special education students than there are today. Services include classroom pro­ special educational experiences and programs for pre-school age youngsters If passed, this levy is expected to raise more than $17 million for local special edu­ cation. Information about special education serv­ ices a the levy vole is available from both the Caledonia and Tbornapple Kellogg school districts. At Caledonia, call Gordie Nichols at 1-616-528-8100 or Mari Price at the TK district at 269-795-5571. Applications for absentee ballots for the special election are available at local school -S' .a:___ _ Umiki omces. The special elections will be held in the customary school board election sites. Lent Easter event listings needed Lean begins on Ash Wednesday. Feb. 25 and ends with Easter celebrations April 11. In between these two dates local churches often plan special events. Any event can be listed in a free calendar of events by rending the name of the church, the event, date and time to Patricia Johns, J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Information can also be sent via e-mail to news@j-adgraphics.com. Please put “ATTN: Patricia" on the subject line. No information about events will be taken over the telephone. But information about events open to the public can also be faxed. Atm.: Patricia, to 945-5192 The deadline for each week is the Tuesday before the Thursday publication date. Information for the Feb 26 papers must be received by Tuesday. Feb. 22. There is no charge for this calendar of events. Churches may also advertise fa greater impact Fa more information, call 945-9554 and a sales representative will provide rales. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Public Library is planning to close on a deal that would purchase property near City Hall. Director Barbara Schondelmayer told the Rutland Township Board Feb 11. The site identified as a possible location is the property adjacent to City Hall on East Street, what was once known as Mama B’s. Schondelmayer said the group has almost closed on the property. Brenda Tecgardin. president of the Library Board, confirmed that there is a “purchase agreement in place" for the site. “Tlw public will be pleased to know that we’ve secured a site (for the library).’’ Tecgardin said. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) previously made a decision to ask for funding toward the purchase of the site. An amendment was made through to the DDA’s budget by the City Council to transfer $87,500 from the fund balance to an expendi­ ture line item. Tecgardin said the DDA showed interest in die library purchasing the site, in order for the library to be an anchor downtown. With the funds from the DDA assisting in the purchase of the property, the library wouldn’t have to spend donated money. It is estimated that there is still $2 million to be raised toward the building of a new library. Tecgardin said. There will be further information about the purchase of the site in the coming weeks. Tecgardin said. The availability, of thq M^m^B’s site also playedTrtflfc in is selection1™’ other sites considered, ‘mchrifrff the’True Value lawn and ganflW^ttkf^BdnM^VR^Ee east side of Boltwood Street and the old city garage, not far from the current City Hall building, were not readily available. Purchase of this site cancels out the Library Board's first opposed plans for the placing a new facility across from the fire station which would mean closing a portion of East Mill Street. There was public opposition to this idea with some believing that closing the street would cause traffic problems and hurt nearby businesses. A challenge in court was denied and could have allowed the Library Board to move for­ ward. but they chose instead to respect public opinion. Currently the library is located across from the Barry County Courthouse and is said to be deteriorating. Projections for the new facility show that there will be around 70.000 visitors a year. In other business the Township Board: • Adopted a resolution to establish a special weed assessment district for Podunk Lake, “Rutland Charter Township Special Weed Assessment District 2.” for the control of aquatic weeds. The first public hearing will be March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rutland Township Hall. At this meeting the public can bring their objections on the issue before the board. • Heard a report from Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis indicating there were 76 complaints for Rutland Township during the month of January. Niewenhuis said there were only four acci­ dents in January, which is good due to the recent patches of bad weather. He also said he has received calls about people plowing snow from their driveways out into the road. It is illegal in Michigan to plow snow into the road and leave it Niewenhuis asked people to clean up the snow they push out into the road. • Was given information to review from Supervisor Jim Carr about considering a pos­ sible Recovery Ordinance. Carr brought the information for the members to look over and see if it was something Rutland might be interested in participating in. With a Recovery Ordinance, a township has a way to recover funds when the fire department is called to a respond to a scene, such as an accident. Insurance companies of the parties involved are billed and pay the township for the servic­ es. There are varying concepts and topics in this measure and Carr wanted the board mem­ ber to review the materials. There are town­ ships in Michigan that already use this as another way to help generate funds. • Passed a motion to approve holding fire­ works at Algonquin Lake for July 4, 2004. • Allocated $1,280 to be used for a retain­ ing wall around the cemetery sign. This is meant to provide protection and ensure the lifetime of the sign. Driver’s ed fee increases to $300 at Delton Kellogg by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Driver's education at Delton Kellogg Schools will now cost each student $300. after the Board of Education approved the increase at its Monday night meeting. The breakdown of the cost for Delton stu­ dents will be $280 for segment one and $20 for segment two..** With difficult balancing the Michigan budget in December, the State Legislature took $6 million from the fund that used to reimburse school for their driver’s education programs and used it to replace money cut from the state police budget. For every driver’s license fee assessed. $4 went to a fund to reimburse schools for their driver’s education programs. Now only schools that have a segment one starting before Jan. 31 will receive the $100.44 reim­ bursement per student. Schools that start seg­ ments in the summer or spring will not be reimbursed under this program. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer said they chose to keep the program and view it as a “community service." For the summer program students can pay in three installments, with total payment required before the student begins the driver’s education classes. Archer said. With enrollment in the program fluctuating every year, it is unknown if the cost will be a deterrent for any student*. The Hastings Schools recently raised its rates from $150 for last year’s students to a total rate of $305, with students paying $280 for segment one and $25 for segment two in the driver's education program. Lakewood schools also were forced to raise their rates from $127.50 to $336 for the spring session and $332 for the summer ses­ sion. Other schools in the area, including Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley Schools, also are looking to increase their rates. With an estimated 80 percent of students taking driver’s education through the public schools, families such as those in Deltog will have to pay more or look into a private driv­ ing school. In other business, the school board heard information about the Education Yes! “No Child Left Behind" report for Delton schools during the academic spotlight. Archer said the board received the information that was covered in the report. There are plans to update the community on the issue. Thomapple Trail Association to meet Feb. 26 The Thomapple Trail Association meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26. will begin at 7 p.m. at the Midtown Cafe on Main Street in Middleville. The agenda will include an update on the new brochure, upcoming events and projects on the Paul Henry Trail. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapple Trail Association is now available on line at thomappletrail.com or ai thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map. information about the history, a membership application and trail activities. There are also links to other bicycling trails and organiza­ tions in Michigan. Fund-raising friends Bonnie Ballenger (left), director of the Barry Community Foundation, and Jennifer Richards, program director for the foundation, appear to be having a good time at the Valentine's Day dinner auction last Saturday evening at the Hastings Country Club to raise funds for the new Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter FLEXFAB, continued from page 1 engineering and service from Hastings, sup­ ported by a lower cost facility in Mexico will help keep us a formidable competitor well into the future." DeCamp’s son. Matt, director of North American operations, said. “Hastings. Michigan, will continue to be Flexfab's home and most important location. By acting now to protect and strengthen our market position, we remain very positive about our prospects for continuing the growth and success that has. meant so much to our employees and the Hastings community." Rohr explained. “This is not a decision we have made lightly. We now face an unprece­ dented level of foreign and domestic compe­ tition in these products. This has left us with an extremely difficult choice: Discontinue our production of the components completely, or move part of the production to a location with dramatically lower costs. By choosing to shift part ot our production to a lower-cost loca­ tion. we are acting to protect our markets for all our products and to create a stronger posi­ tion for Flexfab over the long term.’’ Flexfab acknowledged that the lower costs of doing business in Mexico is due largely to significantly lower wages for workers. Rohr continued. “In carrying out this deci­ sion, we will look for every way to minimize the impact on our employees and the commu­ nities in which we operate. Clearly, the clo­ sure of our Albion facility will have an impact on our people and the community, but we are committed to ensuring that those employees will be handled fairly and with compassion. We will also be relocating certain pieces of production work from Hastings. which will result in the reduction of some jobs at the Hastings operations. However, we intend to reduce our use of temporary employees in order to minimize the impact this decision will have on our permanent work force." Rohr acknowledged that Flexfab’s decision is part of a trend, in which area companies have cut back or shut down their plants and moved to Mexico in an effort to save labor costs because people overseas are willing to work for far lower wages and benefits and often are not unionized. “It's that some global competition that hits the bigger area first, but then it comes home eventually,” he said. “You can’t hide from it. It’s at our doorstep and we’re going to man­ age it the best we can to remain competitive and remain in Hastings.” Flexfab, co-founded by Doug DeCamp and Willard Pierce in 1961, serves the automo­ tive, heavy duty truck and aerospace indus­ tries that require flexible parts for use in extremes of heat and cold. Products include charge air connectors, coolant hose, heater hose, special reinforced shapes of all kinds, as well as flexible ducting for a variety of appli­ cations. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 19,2004 — Page 3 Retiring Judge Shaw commended for fairness, service by Elaine GObert Asri.tuml Editor Mon likely all die flattering words in the dictionary were used to describe Barry County Probate/Juvenile Judge Richard Shaw during a special retirement tribute to him on his last <*•7 in office. Jokes about the judge, particu­ larly involving golf, were laced into the com­ mentary as well. A long line of well-wishers streamed into the Barry County Circuit Courtroom last Friday afternoon to celebrate the retirement milestone with Shaw and his wife, Marty, and lo honor him al a special program. Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband Daniel Mulhern were even part of the audience, surprising Shaw by quietly slipping into seats shortly after the program started. Granholm didn't speak during the program, but afterwards she told the Banner that she feels privileged to be part of Shaw's extended family. The governor is the godmother of the Shews' first granddaughter. Granhobn's hus­ band's brother. Patrick Mulhern, is married to the Shews' daughter. Kathleen “If I grow up to be half of what Judge Shaw is, I will feel like I have been a great success in life." Granholm said. “I really feel that because of the family con­ nection. I’ve been able to see him in all differ­ ent aspects of life. He is such a tremendous role model." the governor said. “I’m so glad bis grandchildren were here today because I think the greatest legacy that he leaves is the love that he has for his family and for those kids. And what a great thing for them to be able lo see a role model in the conununity, someone who is living out the values of serv­ ice...’ Barry Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, who served as the program's master of cere­ monies. called Shaw a great partner. "It's not going to be the same for us without him around.” Fisher said. “I've spent a lot of time with him in the last 25 years, but I've never seen him turn water into wine." he quipped in reference to a pub­ lished article about Shaw's accomplishments. "Certainly, we're thankful for a dedicated public servant like Judge Shaw," Fuller said, later calling him a “natural leader." Barry's District Court Judge Gary Holman, who has served on the bench for 25 year., said Shaw is leaving “the fruits" of his efforts, such as an improved court system that Shaw helped re-design, a legacy of mediation and concilia­ tion. “a tradition of human compassion. 17 yean of fair, impartial and equitable resolu­ tion of disputes, and fellow employees and cit­ izens who respect you and the manner in which you have conducted your judicial duties.** Holman also praised Shaw's repport with other judges in the stale. He said Shaw has the ability to make posi­ tive things happen for other people. Probate/Juvenile Court Administrator Bob Nida, who recently has been given extra supervisory responsibilities for Barry's Friend of the Court, said Shaw raised the bar for new standards to the highest level during his tenure. Members of the sitting judge’s staff tradi­ tionally have the job of making the judge “look good, sound good and feel good about the purpose and direction of the court. We pro­ vide the leg work, support, insight and service lo the judge for whom we work." Nida said. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacoba (right) preaents Judge Shaw with a framed copy of an atMorial Jacoba pubRehed in the Banner, praising Shaw for his legacy of taimesa. “But as the young Richard Shaw took his place on the bench, he switched the roles on us. He made us look good, sound good and feel good about the careers we had chosen." he said. Shaw "shared his power, his influence and his leadership. And in doing so. he created an organization and a staff that could do just about anything." Nida said. He pointed out that Shaw has a high stan­ dard of persona) ethics, high energy and a good attitude, commitment, dedication, listen­ ing and communication skills, flexibility, enthusiasm and other excellent traits. Nida, who teaches leadership, said Shaw “is a true example and living model of leader­ ship." He noted that the entire staff will min Shaw and will continue the “programs that he has influenced, and that will be his legacy." Shaw received a number of framed tributes, including a Michigan Legislative Tribute, praise from the Michigan Supreme Court jus­ tices and a resolution of commendation from the Barry County Board of Cnmmirrionrrr. State Senator Patricia Birkhoiz and State Rep. Gary Newell presealed the stale's plau­ dit. which praised Shaw's time and talent to benefit the legal system and the fact that be was “a champion of justice" from the court bench. The tribute also recognized his many career-related endeavors. “...He has been an active member of the community." the tribute said, pointing out his service on the Kellogg Community College Advisory Committee and long-time involve­ ment in the Hastings Rotary where he became a Paul Hanis Fellow. “Judge Shaw and his wife, Marty, have been a constant source of values and inspira­ tion to their family of three children Kathleen, Timothy and Michael - and five grandchildren, litis family can take great pride in the wonderM legacy and accomplish­ ments of Judge Shaw," the staae tribute laid. In personal remarks. Newell also noled that Shaw cares very deeply for people. Commissioner Wayne Adams read and pre­ sented the county's tribute, which mentioned the many programs Shaw helped lo imple­ ment, such as Healthy Families, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Leadership Barry County and Green Gabies Haven (a domestic abuse shelter set to open soon) as well as other accomplishments at the local and stale level From the State Court Administrative Office, Jim Hughes presented a plaque from the Michigan Supreme Court justices to Shaw in honor of his “dtstiagunbod career." He works with more than 100 judges from 18 counties in SouWMet Midrigan and has known Shaw for about 5 1/2 years. “In terms of a person with integrity to hold up to honor the judiciary, be (Shaw) is second The Big Three - Judges (from left) James Fisher, circuit court; Richard Shew, probate/JuvenHe court; and Gary Holman, district court; are pictured hare after Shaw's retirement open house end party. The trio worked hard together over the years to hone court reform into a successful Bony County Untied Trial Court They have been commenooa ax xne sraie level ’or snaring wonaoaas ana auues ana consoaoanng ana Suwanwang me courts into a smgte inai court. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, e member of Rte Shews' “extended famRy,* mingled with the crowd after the judge's retirement program. Here, she chats with Haottags-altomoy Bob Bytagton...^*- - ».. unui wot it- >mi >ni osxxu to none," Hughes said. He also told about Shaw taking the time to personally visit a young man with a mental ill­ ness who had been in his court. Shaw visaed the man in a Grand Rapids treatment center more than once, Hughes said. Shaw “has contributed to the advancement of the ailmiiiiiuation of justice in Michigan and worked diligently in cooperation with the district and circuit courts to create and sustain the Barry County Trial Court, which has been recognized as a Michigan model..., the stale Supreme Court justices said in their tribute. J-Au urnuics vice hcsmkbi rrea jacoos gave Shaw a framed and maned copy of an editorial be wrote aad published in the Hastings Barnier, praising Shew's legacy of fairness. “It’s one of my less controversial ones," Jacobs quipped, and the audience laughed “I have no trouble in saying that if all pub­ lic officials were as ■itmrimrinni, caring and fair-minded as Dick Shaw, the world would be a much better place," Jacobs read from his A long Ine of weAwiahera streamed into the Barry County Circuit Courtroom last Friday afternoon to celebrate Judge Richard Shew's retirement tnRsstona. editorial. He also praised Shew’s “consistent faintest and compassion in dealing with his most important constituency - children. Rarely have I ever heard complaints about his work. “And another thing. When Barry County took on the momentous task of consolidation and cooperation as a model for a mote effi­ cient and speedy justice system. Shaw was Three of Judge Shaw's grandchildren - AR, Susannah and Anissa - and daughter Kathy had their turn at the-podium. more than on the team. “So let's add up the adjectives and adverbs — fairness. compassion, intelligence, under­ standing, problem solving, peacemaking, cooperation and bard working. All of that win be leaving us... with his retirement," Jacobs read from the editorial. "We’ll certainly miss you, Dick Shaw." Jacobs told the audience that Shaw “is a great person who baa done so much for this community." in many areas including busi­ ness. schools, government and trying to reduce costs. Knowing Shaw would receive a number of plaques, Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer gave Shaw a “practical" gift - a golf shirt from the Sheriff’s Department. “I literally owe my job to Judge Shaw." DeBoer told the crowd. Shaw was on the spe­ cial committee that appointed DeBoer to the post after the retiremem of former Sheriff David Wood. DeBoer said be and his department have had a wonderful relationship working with Shaw, and that Shaw also became the sheriff’s "mentor and my friend." Shaw’s daughter Kathleen also had time at the podium, accompanied by three of the Shews' grandchildren. Susannah. Ali and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, on behalf of his department, gave Judge Shaw a new golf shirt. Anissa. Kathleen thanked everyone for attending the program to honor her dad and for the kind­ ness of the community. She said she’s thrilled that the next chapter in her father's life will Among those speaking words of praise to Judge Shaw (left) were attorneys Stephanie Fekkes and David Matted. include more family time. “I really feel blessed to have such a won­ derful dad." she said, telling of his frequent phone calls lo keep in touch with her and encourage her personally and professionally Kathleen's husband. Pat Mulhern, also spoke about the Shaws. ’-ying the judge and Marty "are the two most unselfish and giving people I’ve ever met in my life. They make each other great... The judge has been a "great friend" lo Pat's family, he said. “To me he's been a father, mentor, coach, supporter, teacher. He showed me how to live life to the best ths I can." Pat said. He described the judge as "totally opti­ mistic and fun lo be around." Representing the Barry County Bar Association, Stephanie Fekkes and David Matted also gave a tribute to Shaw. The Barry County Bar Association made arrangements for Shaw's portrait to be taken as the group's farewell tribute to him. The photo will hang in the Probate Court room. The guest of honor also had his turn to speak to the audience. Shaw included a few funny remarks, but on a serious note told how proud he is of his family and remarked that Holman and Fisher “truly are my brothers." “...I’ve had a staff second to none." he said. Shaw thanked all those who attended, including the many judges from other counties and the governor. The final tribute at the program was a stand­ ing ovation for Shaw, accompanied with longlasting applause. �Page 4 — Thursday, February 19,2004 — The Hastings Banner Folly of Iraq war starting to show Where will charges stop? Tbtte editor: My granddaughter, Kelli J. Schut, was jailed Saturday, Feb. 14, and charged on three different counts for her role in the death of the Jan. 27 death of Jatnie Joy Reurink of Wayland. The Barry County prosecutor, Gordon Shane McNeill, wants Cory J. Schut to plead guilty to second degree murder because he was driving the truck with a snowplow that struck the teen-ager while she was driving a snowmobile on Bass Road. He will not plead guilty to the charge. Some time this week, Cory's patents may also be charged with who knows what. The prosecutor appears to be hitting Coty right where it hurts the most to get him to break down by going after his wife and his parents. If this ploy does not work, the prosecutor probably will go after Kelli's parents, her aunts and uncles and maybe even her grand­ parents. In the prosecutor's eyes, we must be a very evil family, in the same manner Hitler saw the Jews. Pete and Marilyn McLenithan, Middleville Does prosecutor want to state rep. job? To the editor: Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill and assistant Prosecutor Douglas Gutcbcr are pushing for a second degree murder charge against Cory Jo Schut. He has enough against him as is. Snowmobiles do not have the right of way. I would think a group of 20 snowtnobilers could have one person stop at a trail crossing the road and direct the rest as to no cars com­ ing. Please don't tell me the lawyers and judges have taken the road right of way from cars. I don't see any snowmobile drivers that are honored for safe driving. Thirty or so die every winter. Not all snowmobile drivers should have a machine. Now the prosecutor is after Schut’, wife and folks, which will result in business loss and hardships way beyond wisdom. Another charge made big by the state police. McNeill and all. was former Emergency Management Director John Education Just isn’t what it used to be Ttittertiter Regarding the "No Child Left Behind" Computers and calculators. What happens when there is no work? Where is basic educa­ issue: I belong to the Class of 19 17 and passed the State of Michigan examination when 1 had not yet leached ray 13th birthday. I was not alone. We aH made good. Our school drinking water was carried tion? By the year 1930, the rural schools were slowly done away with and replaced by a consolidated school system. With computers, if you are a slow learner, who is there to help? from a neighbor an eighth of a mile away. We used two outdoor toilets and took coal or wood from a shed to heat the building. This was our country school in part. Our teacher taught eight grades, first through eighth. If these was a slow learner, our teacher would help that one. There were about three to five average in every grade, with no computers or ralntlMors. We learned a lol from each other We had the know how to accomplish things for our­ selves, whatever we wanted to do and till the scil so we could eat and build our homes. Today all that has changed. Why? Our schools should hk»e been placed oa or in a rural area as a whole If I were to grade the school system today congmed to 85 years ago, on a system of 1 to 12, would be grade 4. For today we have created a system of tax and spend . Whose fault is it when business moves out? We are. We should have seen this caning long ago but did nothing but com­ plain. Teaching a child to work in shop all dteir lives on someone else's investment is not the total answer. Are we 50 years late or early on this? Maybe the Stale of Michigan has some answers. Ward 0. Weiler, Hastings, MI Hislop's charge of driving under the influ­ ence. My only thought would be that John just wasn't in the loop. This was a big feather in Gordon Shane McNeill's cap. The prosecutor and State Representative Gary Newell now have a law regarding impaired dentists. They did their damnedest to ruin a local dentist's life. They get you down and stomp on you every week, with your name in paper, (they would use boots if they could). Newell is busier than all get out. raising fees on everything from driver's licenses to who knows what It's just more money for the state police. I wish Newell had some of the savvy and tax cutting ideas as Representative Leon Drolet. but that is too much to ask from a Democrat-leaning Republican. Representative Drolet is also against affirma­ tive action programs. I think we will find this is all McNeill's buildup to run fix' Newell's job when he has run out of elective terms al the end of 2006. How many prosecuting attorneys are there in Washington D.C. today? God. and look what we have down there. I remember things weren't too bad around here with prior sheriffs. Go beck to Tiny Doster. Most all the people respected and thought a tot of him. Many young people owe him a tot of thanks. Ibday, their names are smeared in the papa. etc , for the gratification of those selfish county servants and state police. I hope in the coming elections the new face running for sheriff will win. We will have a choice for prosecuting attorney, and we can ga rid of the money grubbing commissionera. Don Nevins and Jim French are the only ones trying to save money fa the county. New and higher taxes, they only want more. Jim McManus and planning and zoning have asked fa more fees. Rock the develop­ ers fa more money? What do these people do with all the lax money? My answer to the state police is I don't feel and sleep any bettor with them out there. "Where bar help, don't hinder" gone? Donald W. Johnson. Middleville — / The Htetingo Bunnur wnioomsu tetters to th® sdba from readers, but thore are a lew contfitions that must be mot before they wH be published. The requirements are: • Al tetters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Al that wN be printed Is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not pubfish anonymous tetters, and names wW be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub- fished. • AM tetters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. -riuiSoM -.in"—.................. Tb the editor: Among the warmongers responsible for this unnecessary war against Iraq are President George W. Bush, Vice President Richard Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Secretary of State Colin Powell, Security Advisor Condi Rice, the Israelis, Paul Wolfowicz and Richard Perle. They are most responsible for the wasteful loss of innocent lives and mental and physical suffering because this has been a war they will­ fully chose to wage. Under the Saddam Hussein regime, daily life in Iraq was under his control, but at least the Shiites, Baath. Turks and others were living in relative peace and cahn Now so many over there find their lives in shambles. Before Bush and company made their deci­ sion to make war on Iraq, Bush and Rumsfeld were asked if they would consult with the United Nations, and without hesitation, they both loudly said no. After their interview on tel­ evision, they discovered they were unable to avoid a meeting with the UN for political rea­ sons. Germany, France and Russia then let us know they disagreed with our uni lateral action against Iraq. * Bush went into Iraq without United Nations approval and our country disregarded the opin­ ions of at least three allies and much of world sentiment People in Germany, Fiance and England demonstrated with loud voices on the streets against this war. Our American leaden ignored them. Congress supported this war decision, except for very few, like Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, who is still among the Democrats seeking the party's nomination for ----- u . presKJenL shown on TV wold wide. President George H.W. Buah and bis son. George W, did everything they could to bnmiliate Saddam and tried to ga him to go to war against us with vicious name calling. When he did not, both Bushes conducted their own per­ sonal wars ou Hussein and the people cd Iraq. Among the things we did before this war was bomb Iraqi people in the “no-fly" zone, killing innocent civilians, women and children. I don't know much about Saddam, except that his father died when he was young and his mother then married a very cruel man. cansing Saddam to flee to live with bis unde. I do know that Saddam was aware at the imponamv of education, and it showed in that the Money rale in Iraq was 94 percent before the war. He also supported the arts. The Rod Cross is still waiting for permission to aee him since Us capture. I wonder what's being done to him. Many of the arrasarioM against Hussein tor his supposed cruelty are circumstantial. He has said many of the crimre he has been accused of were committed by han. I wonder if the mmtioos against Saddam aee about as acctnae as charges of his having weapons of mass destruc­ tion? And now Bush is allowed to choose who wffl conduct an investigation of his decision to go to srar. which hmlkiBed more than 500 Americans ana mousanas or people in Iraq, tsusn Mantes the fiasco on ioaelligence failures, in an obvious am.nipt io pern the buck. Congressman Kucmicb has aaade a thought­ ful proposal to send UN peacekeepos to Iraq and bring bora the American troops. The deck is stacked, h's just like when toe t ---V - — • te '--- St' ' a _a-a O-s . _ „ . israem ana rnme mmisaer Anei oaaron auacx Before we invaded Iraq, there was no dia­ logue between Bush and Hussein. The latter was accused of being nothing but a butcher and a liar. But now we have to wonder just who the liar really was. Bush went as for as accusing Saddam of hav­ ing the capability of developing a nuclear bomb. Well, North Korea showed us that very same nuclear capability, yet we did absolutely nothing about it It wasn’t long ago that Larry “Bonner” Lippert wrote a letter to the Banner declaring, “We got him!" referring to the capture of Saddam Hussein. But who did we get? We got a broken man hiding in a spider bole, who never started anything with us. We got a man wifo very litter power left, who was told to leave hix aative land a we would have him and hi, country overthrown It la now appmnt that Saddam did not have these weapons of mas, dmiucttou he wax accused of having. To add insult to injury, die American leaden and the press did not hide its glee in killing Saddptp'qtwp urns. Their mutiteed bodies werc or provoke the Palestintaaa and gel away with it because they are supposed lo be our friends, raouimg, meauwnue u oooe co oenaii oc ute Palestinians. Where is toe justice? Justine McLcm. Hteings ILS. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Ranate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cari Levin, DemocraL Russell Senate Office Bufiding. Waehington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bufiding. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RickTonneta, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Al of Bony County), 1714 Longworth House Office Bufiding, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Budding, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. ' President's comment fine: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information fine for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 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Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: eenpbMc- holz@9enate.michigan.gov * State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Midi. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about lost jobs? We've been hearing and reading about area plants shut­ ting down and jobs lost almost every day, with companies taking their business to other countries. What do you think can be done about it? U.S. headed into ‘bondage' Tbtteadter: At toout the time ore oigteal 13 states adopted teir new oaililuIlla.tit toeyvar 1787, Alexander Tyler (a Scostte history Illium ■ toe Uaivanky of FiMtogh) had tote to any about The Fall of The Atoemm Raptddic* some LOGO years prior promise toe moat benefits from toe public aeaeury, wte toe reate tea every democracy win finally collapse due to knee fiscal policy, (white is) always fallowed by a ilirttenMp' The average age of toe world's greatest dvatetem Bob toe hrgineieg at teatoty. tea been strata 200 years. Daring torse 20C yean, these nations always progressed torou^ toe louowmg sequence, rnxn Dunoage kj apmoou faith; from spirteel fate to greet courage; from courage to liberty; from liberty to abundance; from abundance to complacency; from compte* ceacy to apetoy; from apathy to deneadeace; Profesaa Joseph Oboe of Haattee University School of Law. St PaaL Maa, points out sane rnlereatiag facts cooceraiag ^be •Fopulatiooof counties won by: Goew 127 million; Baah - 143 telfcn. • Square miles of land won by: Gon ■ 580)000; Bteb ■ 2J427JOOO. • State won by (tee > 19; Bute w 29. 'complacency* phase, wte ova 40» of oa population akeedy having warted the govenom depeadeecy phase. Thfa 2004 deteoa win be afi aboa what toe Democrats wan gown­ mem to 'give' as_. bat wtet b toe trade off? The lane goes for die otter side. It's time we send a message. 'Spend wtem yoa means aad get out of my waDet!" Maureen Dudley, Do««« tw Ham—b Banner Devoted to the Interest of Barry County Mince 1856 nee**t*. HaaUngs Banmr, Inc. A DMdon of J-Ad Graphio Inc. 1351 N. M43 Hgterey nLnn, nrca r I KAM,. roaai feUU/ UvAzre JoteJooote Itetertc facote -NEWSROOMttaMT. fount (Etev) Brin QBwt (Areteant Bffifo HMnkkxky Ptefcfa Joirn Bite Brama RuliZtdwy Lbtltedy, Yankee Springe. “The government should make doing business more equitable. If businesses moving out of the U.S. are not doing the same things as their stateside counter­ parts to protect the environ­ ment. worker safety and providing a living wage. then it should be illegal." Matt Palmer, Middleville: “The State of Michigan should do more to make sure that their tax rates are in line with other commu­ nities." Je^fer Kudla, Naahvffle: Mfte Hubbard, Hmttags: Barbara Rook, “I think the government should do more to create new jobs. It is really diffi­ "This is a very difficult problem to solve. 1 think a greater effort should be made to create new jobs." "First I think the busi­ nesses who leave should be surveyed to find out why they are leaving. Then people should be asked what they can do to help businesses stay." cult for those who are unemployed to find work." HastiagK f MtoMtoaato Lisa Nmvaberg, Hastiags: “I think the state of Michigan should do more to create new jobs and retain the jobs it now has. Perhaps more training or sanctions against compa­ nies that had received tax rebates from their communities." ftiiilt fuiitotin SuMnlteore Catty Ruofar MartoWtelote • ADVWnSWG DEPARTieiT • CMM art UUM iMw MB ajffi- Id MO paw. Sakadu* MD UL Is Nmr ScoSOmman Rom Hollon DanBumga Jonrthon Jaoote MaaRrtra MMa: OS par par h aawy Qm* �The HaeUnga Banner - Thursday. February 19. 2004 - Page 5 mtombw7 at law " SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE * LONGSTREET, LLP Local merchants show community spirit Steve Wienum, owner and proprietor of the Middle Villa Inn. every year show? us a good example of just bow important it is for us to roppon home owned and operated businesses. Wienum and his pals from the Middleville Players put together a mystery dinner theater on Friday and Swurday nights every February, providing adult couples and even entire families with a relatively inexpensive fun night out Wienum lives and works in the Middleville community with his family. His restaurant helps fund academic scholarships for local students and he is always willing to support local projects. For those who haven't had a chance to catch this annual act. the Middleville Playen put on a comical murder mystery while you eat and enjoy the show. Wiersum. meanwhile, goes beyond the com­ mon call of duty of simply being a gracious boat often the perfonnance in bis restaurant A bit of a ham. be actually takes up a role and performs in some of the entertainment himself. In last year's production. I was told Wienum waited tables as a humble servant and then got up on stage, dressed as a raisin, and performed a heartfelt rendition of Marvin Gaye's classic *1 Heard It Through The Grapevine * This year he out did himself by taking on the character of a wom­ anising plumber with a thick Italian accent Because his character expired, his speaking part was eliminated for the entire third act and he was forced to allow his body to be dragged unceremoniously around the stage. Such conduct isn't the norm for most businessmen, but par for the course for Wiersum. Ifs not every day you see someone in his posi­ tion willing to make sport of himself and eager to participate in local projects that enrich the community. The Middleville Playen weren't the only recent quality act in the arealhough. Kensinger Jones called me yesterday to ask if I attended the Vermontville Opera House performance of 'Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat* He said the cast did an amazing job. and the production was on par with what he and his wife Alice had seen in Chicago. And last weekend four Hastings churches put on a conceit in Central Auditorium as a fund-raiser for the Hastings Community Music School. If you didn’t catch it, you missed a great showing of local church cboin, and a moving performance of the Hastings High School steel drum band. It just shows what many of us have known for some time. Barty County is filled with some very talented people. All year long we have the opportunity to attend high school choirs, bands, adult cboin and plays. The next time you have the opportunity to attend a local event, put it at the top of your lisL Pm aureyouU be glad you did. And aa for business persons like the Steve Wieraunu of the area. I’ve always tried to patronize local businesaes whenever I cun. They are so supportive of our community in so many ways and do so much for us. Steve Wienum and many in this area like him don't just talk the talk about being in our neighborhood. They walk the walk. They deserve our communities' suipnrt. — Fred Jarlba, vice preaideret, J-Ad Graphics Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee A Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term can planning, elder law, nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civil/criminal law. Often, clients come to see eider law attorneys became an elder needf help taking care of him orberself. The family wants to know what their option are for caring for this elder. They are concerned about the legal and financial implica­ tions of the eider's long term care needs. Siegel. Hudson, Gee A Longstreet believes that to be an effective eider law attorney, you mutt be ahis to uaderstand the system of hous­ ing options available to elders who have limita­ tions cariag for themselves, inchidiag Ae costs of rech sturetioan, and foe avaitabilily of aaaietanee wito those costs Arough gnaaanaat pro­ grams. FyigeHj AA if Question: Will Medicare or Mrascara provide Mctrance for in Dome healthcare? Medicare provide* for homecare only when such care is prescribed by a phyncian, rod only when inch care involves a ‘ikiDed care' cooponent Although Plresident Bush recently issued a directive clarifying that a primary diagnosil of ‘dementia* is not a basis for denying Medicare homecare services. Medicare services to pro­ vide care for demented persons in their homes remains elusive. This area will continue to develop in the future. Medicaid in Michigan currently has two pro­ grams that provide homecare services: (1) Home Help Services, and (2) the Home and Community Based Waiver Program. H-IJlI ■ 19-1. - - * a s' *. 4 rwuic ncip services provioes iiuuieo person­ al care services to qualifying individuals in tbeir homes. The eligibility rales for Home Help Services do not include spousal protections tike those of the ‘reusing home Medscasd* proram. The Home and Community Baaed Waiver Program ('HCBWP') provides a more signifi­ cant level of care in the home (usually about 30 hours per week) for persons who would ruber­ wire oe cugiore ror nwring Dome placeman. The cligfoilily rales for the HCBWP ase toe same aa id assets, spousal protections and gift­ ing as the nursing home program. However, the HCBWP places a cap (currently $1JUD) on the amount or income an mavrauai recavmg waiv­ er services can receive and still be eligible for service*. Thb article and other information may be viewed at www.uegelhodsoe.coaL Mr. Lougstreet can be reached at 269-945-3495 or Hastings High School honor roll (Fust semester) Schools get involved in custody fight few days. School and police officials appar­ Tb the editor: 12 about ently wanted my sort to ride the bus to this "Maple Valley safety protocol" was at least shelter instead of spending the weekend The Banner's article Feb. partially right I should know because I with me. What legal right do they have stand accused. holding me and my son at school against I followed school procedures, stopped by our will? Whenever couples split, with which par­ the office, picked up a visitor's pass, told the woqMResjrf my intention, lo sign, out ent does the schools allow children to go my son eeriy trom school and asked them home? Parents should be allowed to know to get the necessary paper work ready. I whether or not they will be allowed to take hadn't gone more than IS steps from the their children home. My significant other office when the PA system called for the told the school she didn't want his father to social worker to come to the office, appar­ come pick up our son. but neither of us has ently for an urgent matter. I believe the social worker must have asked the office to physical custody. The Banner story was inaccurate when it call 911 at that time, not after my behavior was reported that I was met st the door at allegedly became disruptive. the high school when I arrived to try to pick The Banner's story told of me being up my 15-year-old daughter I actually went escorted through the hallways to my son's to the office and asked the three secretaries class. By whom? There wasn’t any need for if I could get a message delivered to my me to be escorted. The story said I yelled, used profanity daughter, who doesn't have to ride a bos to and behaved in a disruptive manner. Yet to ride the school bus home. throughout this ordeal, one woman said her son, who was in the classroom where it all the school deputy was summoned. The started, told her be had no idea there was anything wrong. I'd like lo credit myself for using politeness, smiles and courtesy while I waa in the classroom. the shelter, she can make her own decision I was told to take a reat in the office and deputy told me I was dangerously close to going to jail for using profanity on school grounds. When I inquired about such a charge, I The young female student who was was told I was “starting to getting uneasy" reported to have come home frantic was in at the office, to which I replied that using one of the “locked down" classrooms that I profanity is a for cry from "getting uneasy." did not visit, standing against a brick wall Are there any pro booo attorneys around with her coat over her bead and body as a who would like to hear about bow schools decide, without a custody order, which of shield. I'm very sorry that the school overreact­ ed and scared this-young lady and perhaps the parents would be having their son or daughter over for the weekend? Brent Martin. others. Vermontville As the story stated, my significant other had taken my kids to stay in a shelter for a Santera High Honors (330 to 4.429 grade point avenge) - Heidi Amen. Matthew AspiaaU. •Aramda Bechtel Kristen Beckwith. -Maria Biel -Drew Bowman. Jnatihrw Brines. Ashley Bunge, -Headier Carroll. Artem Cane. Caleb Cane, -Sarah Clevenger, -Margo Conklin, -Erin Dahn. Rebecca Doris, -Brian Doman, •Danielle Drumm. Jessica Falconer, ’Mark Ferrell. Mkhael Fox, -Whitney Garrison. Nicholas GielarowskL -Jaaon Griffin. Hetihrr Heinrich. -Erin Hemrating. -Mauhew Tier -in - - .a - - rr.n> . . oz-,*- ST-- st' nonman, Jonamoc nouiMci, kmk ncccnaiss, •Hilary Hutchins. Jill Jolley, Collin Kaiser. •Breads King. Matthew Lipstraw, -Jeremy Lockwood. Shofco Matsuyama. Joseph Matthews, Stephanie McNally. Angela Norrie. •Nickolas O'Hersn. Brian Otnretead, Parnate Peterson. -Ryan Prater. Laura Price. Jennifer Quads. Sarah Reaver. -Sbancn Red. Headier Rising. •Katherine Sdrig, Jami Shilling. •Samantha Staeri. Nidfataa Thompson. Patrick Wilde. Keri Wills, Rachre: Wdfe and Leah Wood. Honors (3.10 to 3.49)-Ashley Beteon, Erin rv - - g rw a -g BB - ATT-— Dcnwo, Euzaoem dowcis, niccnc vampocu, Ashley Carr. Carmen Desvoigoea, Thomas Gintach. Randy Haire, Aaron Hasman. Dreuel nougc*, cnca nuou, Meponjc iteuy, Draoicy Kidder. Emma Lundgren. Lindsay Mead. Ashlee Rizor. Eric Schiedel, Vincent Stavaie. Morgan Steward. Alice Trout, Jacob Tudull. Heath Vmbdkum. Mrerhew Walkr. Jennifer v%r i.-4----- a «----- • - war. - a -4 wamaoa ana oicpname wooawunn. Honorable Mention (300 to 309 - Victoria Andrews, Casey Boirbouae. Eric Byington. Nialls Castelein. Jim Coenen. Jonathon Danghrvry. Amber Davis, Amy Demand, Chad Ferguson, Mark French. Ryan Hartman, Jami Hayes. Billy Hotauat, Lindsey Hussey. Joseph Ingallina. Nicole King. Stacey Matale, Megm McGandy, Ashley Miller. Stephanie Miller. hwXwa **II iiB-.-.aeon AA;uami_-9s Minnjcn, Andrea Murpny, vasty <B --------- 1 *ss.»tni I---- 1— WSuuamFh ju*uu xiao^ AT vticotc । iyici TinhiO and Benjamin Williams. Jroters High Honors — EBzabeth Acker, Zachary Allen. Timothy Atpmall, Courtney Barnard, Jacquelyn Beduhn. -Megan Dnithnaar, Jesse Cappon. Ashley Chase. John Coolidge. Allison Cooney. Brim CoureU. Robert D’Agostino. Cody Depew. -Catherine Hah. Jaimeaon Fisher, Aaron Fortier. Nathaniel Frame. -Sarah Frantz. •Timothy Frey, Ashley Gielsrowski, Bethany Gieseler. Andrew 3riggs. -Keteey Howell. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria township Board of Review will meet at at the Township Hal. 8060 Tasker Road. Belevue. MkMgan 48021 on March 8,8-12&2-5.MarchP,3- 7 and March 11.6pm. The Assyria Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing knpired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, MwC^zitiiDye High Honora — -1 arern Azevedo, Alexis Batt -Regina Bouchatd, -Allison Bryans, Russell Burgdorf -Scot Coleman. Barbara Crawford. Meagan .Depew, -Daniel Dimond, Shannon Dudley, -Emily Haney. Thacha Hinckley, Amber Hoffman. -Nicole Jager, Jemiifer Johnaton. Devin Jonten, -Samuel Lanon, Jennifer Madsen. Amanda McQuetn. •Jearica Mikniajczyfc. Max Myers, Jessica McLaaghim. Alex McMOtan. Bradley Mend. Chelrie Pretmnrr, Viola Payne, Stephen Pernadi. Krystal tad, Kyle Quada. -Jeffery Quick, Je tries Roper, Erika Schroeder, EUaabeth Shafer. Craig Sherwood. Emilie Shumway. Jacquelyn Sisks, -Shelby Steevi. Chelsea Steadier. Kristina Tolger. Kimberly Vemorkrr. Garrett Wafers. Brittany WeacoU ami Rene Wiaegar. * Honors — Kaylyo Armstrong. Jacob Barry, Aubri Brandt. Danielle Brower. Shanna tlurfea. Nicole coraray, mwkju vannenaen, Brittany Count, Kali Dakin. Kayla Eltewmth. Donald Falconer. Zachary Fey. David Gallagher. Mariana Garza. Katherine Hanson. rvuDoie wre—*Rrenrmen*iimai n*ennes jBC^Uraiynu Norferop. -Isaak Ramaey, -Brandon Roberta, Alexandria Rugg. Dunn Stuffing. Erika Swartz. Jerin VoaheU. -Molly WUlaoe. -Scott White and-Deven Wizans. Honora - Se* Boduhn. Michael Bckkcr. Endy Bcaningfieid. Katie Bomer, Sheila Carpenter. Justin CreroU. Kelly Cuncanmn, Jonathon Curtiss, Wiffiam Davis, Matthew DonrinL Kdcey Edwaeda. Kristen Falconer, Ashley Hartaaan. Lamen Hartman. Lacie Hughes, Kaitiin Mmo* Sean McCamon. Derek Miller. Amanda Mueller. Akmkia Neil, Lenane Pratt, Juatine Robbins. Damelle ■ > n a a-------*•• - > — wu ■ - <vs a. . ra 3cavmnhZe ^uOkiH4 iii diugiCucnjfi Diy*u wKeagc*L on a Lindsay Soin. Dakote Storey. Anna Symonds, Raymond WerefaU. Kyle White and Kadyn Wilson. Honorable Mention - Jennifer Bisbop, Nathanael Burgee. Nathan Cogger, Leighia Convene. Aahley Devries. Thuya DuBois, wv < - a wv • « pb - J- th— a- -- tepf— — iinany cawani*, Encn toene, dikmo lung, Lacy lanrasrr, Sierra Rathbun. Tyler Ryan. Kaylie Thomas and Anthony Tuthill -Indicates 4.0 or higher. Thu HmSngu Ctokr Tbuntoip BouTO of Rmtore for 3OM wft be ImU al foe tomto* M si BBS INTLRtST RATE POINTS APR 30 YturFarf 5.500 0.00 5549 30 Yrer Fired ■ Shreddy raooocr 5.300 0.00 5336 20 Yew Fired 5370 0.00 5.440 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5375 0.00 5.429 13 Yor Fixed 5.000 0.00 5.0C 15 Yar Fixed-Biweekly 5.000 0.00 5.073 7 YcarBaUoan 4.750 0.00 4345 3 Year ARM 4.750 3.750 0X» 0.00 6.9W 1 Year ARM Tumctey. March 2 - OrgreUzatorai MerUng -130 pm. Monday. March S-Bepaw Heretog-S-12 am. * 1-4 pjn. Tuurtey. Mrech 9 - Appeal Hewing - 9-12 m. b 1-4 pro. Wrekwretey March 10 • fopml Herefog • 1-41M pjrf The Bored of Review wa mere m many more rteye m deemed nemrewy to hear queeSona. prater~. rod to equrfze foe 2004 eeerremirm. Wrfoen prateete may be are* to foe above addreaa by Tumtoy, March 9.2004. The terMve raBoe and the ereknated nxrapBreu lor meh dam at reel property and preeonai property tor 2004 are to toBoreo: Call 5.609 AgrfcuUural. ........................46.74%...........................................10B97 Commerce.......................... 42.1S*...........................................1.1990 toduetoal.............................. 49.91%...........................................10019 ReaktonM............................ 46.13%...........................................1.0369 PuraonM.............................. 50% ..........................................'..1.00 Today! 269-945-9535 Township Board. T'lihitii High Honora - ’Kayla Aiyetati. -Jaaon Biea. William Blood V. Hmnah Buckles, •Mregaret Buehl. -Thytor Careerr, Alyssa Case. Hannah Case. Sit phis Caae, Be* Chriatiamen, David Cole, Zachary Connor. Jaaon Cook. -Ksyirigh Dekxmo. Kristina Dobbin. Crerie Eagle. Jeaae ERwood. Erin Fluke. Cory Gredner. -Gregg Hmman. Rebecca HUI. Bradley Horton, Rachael Den Amy Ingle, •Lindsay Kara. Amy Kidder. -Ntealie Kamp. Shared! Koabre. -Caraam Laskey. Kaaee feff—ZN - -a to intfividuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Lee Selby, Adam Sheldon. Rachel Smith, MaDori Spoetaara, Juba Tteomm. THa Tbompaon, Katherine Trahan, Rebecca t- - Jessica w---- »— XJU^m^^m —'---- vacwmgen, irrvino, vaaouran* feff Miiii Lora Wmegre and Kryatrilta. Honorable Memion — Bemdon AspinalL Jeana Bishop, Gregpoty Cain, Brenden Curtis. Cbantel Gerber. Aatam Kh«. Derrek Knro Jerne Lemon. Tia Loftus, Be* Lynch. Jreed McKee. Kara Newman. Jessica Newton. Teny Rote, Kenneth SheUington, Casaondra Sh*|der« Joahua Smith. Sophia Stavaie. Travia Tkyior. Stephanie Titmus and Monica Treadwel. Rhur Hoed. Ilnengu. McNgan. 4S068. on foe toiowhu *ara Michigan 48021 on March 1st at BfX) p.m. to organ­ The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet Leah Hanis. Bradley Hayes. Andre Hile, Naaiamtel Hodges. Jodi Jolley. Renee hirer Brim McKoough, Kaddysn McKinney. Michrel McPhiBipa, Jr., Nixie Mereriuh. AaHey Morgan. Leah Ovenrire, Natalie tib . «—«- - wb aS- aw. . _ ww. _«_g ------ ■ remungioa, oroociyn Fierce, LMmei accora, HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE the township hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Behevue, ize and receive the rohs. *Anwwta Huriess, Jena Jotaaon, Ionian Kimble. -Curtis Krallman. Jaoquelin Krouse. -Alexander Larson. Amber Lepatd, David Lewis, Joshua Maurer. Thomas Miller. Shannon Pon. -Kristia Pufostf. Knfoiyn Rounds. Charity Schantz, Bandon Scbwanz, Katie Slocum. Jemiifer Stout, -Graham Tumatra. -Courtney wakley, -Brent MUace. Paul Waalmd. Joshua Wncnn. Steven Witeon and Melissa Wymer. Honors — Jeffrey Allen. Kayla Arnie. Mariah Badaen. Tia Blood. Sttphante ntirtr. Nichole CirMauti, Andrew ConHin. Theresa Cnaatanrinr, Danielle Doyle, Ryan Dykhonae, Chad Ginbach. Dusrielle Hodges, Dm »■ - mr t - nt_ta»_.__ a. , It s.. , naw11nan, Mepoen notusier, Jason nuoion, Ashley Ingle, Brent KeBey. Alexander Kendall. Anna Lawrence, Kathryn Lawrence, Stephanie London. Doric Lustey. Kyle Loamy. Amber Maia, Frith Mejeur. Alyssa MeaneU, Michael Newsted, Hailey Norton. Nicole Novukey, Amber Peek. Christy Fohja, Savannah Ramsey. Katie Ray. Thylcr Raymond. Luke Sdby. Jennifer Shoebridge, Amanda Sink. Bridgette Stritlbood. Paula Taylor, Hallie Terrel. Luke Toaaava, Stacy* Tyrrell, Caitlin Vrengde and Sterii Walker. Honorable Mention - Scou ABerdmg. Sara Bmtance. Kurtua Darnels. Kevin Dickinaon, Aaron Endsley. Tiffany Fox, Michael Garrett, Alexandra Greenfield. Tyler Heath, Andrew Kelly. Adam Nisi. A man its Sekredd, Andrew VmcentmdKsyla Wilis. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following. Dena MMer, 10570 M-66. Nashville. Michigan 48073. 269-758­ Upon 10 deya nottoe to the Suprevtoor foe Townahip uO provide raeaonabte and necaaaary aarvtan to MMduela wtei deubatoe who wieh to aeand foe Board of ReMew. 3410. Mike Boles, Supervisor 02596301 vareeCT �Pag* e - Thursday. February 19. 2004 - The Hastings Bnw HASTINGS - Jack Richard Taggart, infant son of Heidi J. Taggart and Trevis M. Teabopen, died Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 a his residence. Jsnk was bean Jan. 5,2004 in Hastings. Surviving are Jack's parents, Heidi J. Taggart of Freeport and Trevis M. Tenhopen of North Carolina; grandparents. Duane and Tonya Taggart of Freeport. Mitch and Leann Carter of Crystal, Michelle Tenhopen of North Carolina; great grandparents, Richard and Joan Taggart of Hastings. Susan Faunce at Lansing. Tom and Karen Hua of Gulliver, Barclay aud Dorie Gordon of Weidman, Paul Carter Jr. of Springport; several aunts end undet. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ricbatd Taggart officiating. Burial was a Freeport Cemetery­ Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral MIDDLEVILLE - Leonard E. Kious (Archie), age 78, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Feb. 14 surrounded by his loving family. He wa preceded in death by his wife. Madeline on Oct 23. 1999. He is survived by his sons. Richard (Nancy) Kious. Charles (Pair s) Kious; daughters, Nancy (Charles) H„„an. Janet Shade. Linda (John) Ramsey. Charlene (Gary) Baar. Deborah McNeil; 24 grandchil­ dren; 31 great grandchildren Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Feb. 18. 2004 at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Michigan or Thresholds Inc. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia Home in Hastings. Worship Together... Raymond “Ray" Charles Howard McJunkin. 64, of Battle Creek, died Monday, February 9. 2004 at"home. He was born March 24, 1939 in Dayton. Tennessee the son of Fred and Maude (Davis) McJunkin. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Ray was a self employed track driver. He resided in Augusta, Georgia returning to Michigan with his three nephews, Mike. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PUASAXTVBW rAMuramca iOre UNHID BanMovTcmai ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Lusty Duwte*. Bfl 4M90. Fastor, Sieve Otaastoud. (616) 758-3021 ctarch ptane. Sarate WO uu Sunday 11=0 ajju Sunday Eveatef M-37 Soute at M-7*. trv Kktard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. NrehvBe. Rev. Al Raaeefl. Putt A ■ireioa of SL Roae Csahoik Oreroh. llreti^i Mres Saaday st 930 are Staytan Scon. deck ptane. 269­ 9854995. drank nutate www. tapasm? draate ftx No, 269­ 1184007. Ctarte Saonwy. Daffite Baanatt Office tarn, Wad/Itara.. 9 are. to 1 pre. Saadey Monte*: 9:30 are. Malay Trtenni. 10:45 are. Mate* Wwteip. Saadey. M pre St High Toute. Saadey eveatag aervice 6 preSoeahree PreSchool (apet 3*4). Tteaday. Ttaraday from 9-11*30 a.re, 12-130 pre Wadaraitay 6-8 prePhreaar CM, (Gr K-5) (create* raaai at 6 pjt). Wbdaeatey M pre Ir. Hiph Yoate (Or 6. 7 A 8). Wadnaaday. 7 pja. Ftayer Maatiag. (tefld care provid­ ed) ■AfllNGS IHI—YOTGOP SAINTS ANDREW A MATTTUA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCam Rd. Saadey Sarvicaa9:15 are. Monte* Prayer. 11=00 are Holy Cramreiia Wiiiareiiay Evteag Prayer aarvicea fcOO pre. For oaire iafararatara call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Haatwite 948­ 9604. Traduxml 1921 Rook of Coraaata Prayer MdtodiWMb- . I*- AffiMad wi* the tadtRteM A^icaa Orach (Canada SyaodX Sits N. Broadway. Hm*i. Buildh*. Pareor James McKelvey Russ, are! Mike on February 4,2004. Ray loved to be outdoors and do wood­ working. He liked to hunt, fish, golf, and to be with his family. He is survy vd by his sisters, Peggy Norton of Augusta, Georgia. Jimmie Ruth VanNortwick of Battle Creek, Sunny Hopson of Queenvalley, Arizona; brother, Fred “Fuzz” McJunkin of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Mark McJunkin; sisters, Maxie Gurd, Sue Baker, brothers, Dan and Earl McJunkin. A Memorial service was held Friday. February 13. 2004 at Bedford Bible Church (269) 6234157. Smufey Service 10:30 a.m.-ooon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 Stsae Rd. (Career of Stare Rd. aad Boltwood St across from Tom's Market)., Senior Pastor Daaiel Graybill. YorehPMm. Briaalbad. Pastor of Cniatrliag AMiMliii. Doe Brail. Phoae 26M45-9I21. rrarscry avauaMe tor au services. Saadey School far ail agea 930 are Adah rlaaars- Dec. thru Feb. Doa Acker teada*. from tee Boaaan reriaa. where LMe Joe. Bea. Atem aad Hcaa wB reach BMepriaciptea ftasor Doa. diacuasiag topics per- with Rev. Larry L. Fulton officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to Lifespan-Good Samaritan Hospice Care. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Paoerel^m^ffi^BjymbcrJy iwiHf taiaiag to tee Onanare Story aa aeon through the eyes of tee prophet terete. ParevBnre a Yom* Adak Ore, -Cate’Barm." •ffistffiptea.' Wteteip aervice 1030 are Kid's ftr OM-iteJBa* (dariag wte- i Sele^.5Hgj,?Mruaer*] thru 3rd grade). Qmxzcra <40 pre and Sundiy Evening Service 6:00 p.m, WedDcsday Midweek' 9:00 am Scamps (Senia Gtiacas) BiNe Study. 6:30 p.m. Sag s Start (Aduks). Yoate 6te-12te grades, aad CLC (Oristim Ufa dab) 3 yra. dd tbra 5dt Grade. Semor Aduh Coffee FIRST BAPTIST Ml GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Dehoa. Dehoa Booster 4061. RfaraWp Sanricca: Saaday. 11:00 aau Saratey Steool 10 tat LAKE ODESSA - Geraldine A. “Genie" Peters, age 66, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Muskegon and Spring Lake passed away at her home on Thursday afternoon. Feb., 12, 2004 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. . Genie was born in Muskegon on Aug. 23, 1937 to George and Alberta (Mosher) Knoll. She is survived by her husband, Robert Peters; children, Laura Miller, Marjorie (Lynwood) Crow, and Mark (Pam) Peters; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers. George (Mary Lou) Knoll, Tbny (Sherrie) Knoll, and Randy (Chris) Knoll; sisters, Irene (Douglas) Bisbing, Marietta (Melvyn) Peake, Julaine Fulmer, and Karol (Allen) Whipple; special friend, Tina Ehl and Hour. Ttara 9.30 HttJun. ’MraterCtonk#* WMd-Mdr ftaftaua Ciaaiilii " SIS W. Creaar St (conar of S. Broadway ate * Qatar 1L). dad Office: (Old) MS-3014. Tta Rev. ft dartre P. McCata B. Racaac Mr. F. Wtttara ^fastea*. Dbacaar of GRACE LUTHEBAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hmtiaga Phoae Stedy, Choir praoira. CM Orach Leisare Tune FeUowteip aad GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1714 North Broadway. Rav. Ttara Oyer, Pastor. Saaday Sarrica: MS •9S0 E. M-79 Highway. NrehviDe. MI 49073. ftator Don Roane, (517) 152-9221. Monte* Ciilihrartna 10 CEDAR CRISK BIBLE Otter date BA, t reL Seat, Pastor Bran.' Bra alia. Pernor Rotart Norton Phom 623-5543. Sunday School al MS are.; Warteip 11:00 are.; Erste* Service at &00 pre.; Wadaoaday Player Bibte 7 W pre. QUIMBY UNITED METBODST CHURCH M-79 Were. Pareor Kaa Vaagta. (616) 945-9392. Saadey Wonhip 10 are-11 are; PG Boa 63. Haate*s, MI 49051. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH 927S ?- Bodfaed Rd.. DowUeg lhaaa 616-721-1077. Pareor Dfaaaa Donee Moniooa. Service Ttarec Vfattep Service 945 are; Saadey Scheel 11:15 are Maaarypaovidad. Jaeior charch. Yoalh groap. Tharadaya aaaior areals 12-aooa. aMwraey e*ie» - mre jutiu 7*30 pre For naore iafonaatioa cal the charch office. 4117 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shrtfar. Wheelrtafa acceaaibte aad efavaaoc Saadsy School 930; Oeach Service 1030 are p.m. Advcatarera. Friday, Feb. 20 - Mgh School Yoate Grasp Lock hu Sreantay. Feb. 21 - 1:00-3:00 pre Smh Cirde Topperwrae Brad fames. Suratay.ftb. 22 - LOO A 1045 are Holy Coanramioa; 9:30 are Stmtay School; 1145 pre Jral Worship; 64)04.-00 pre Middle School Youth Group Itawtay.ftb. 24 - 74)0 pre Evmgelisoi lm Saaday School Hoar. 11=00 ba. Morarec Mxrtap Service; &00 pja. cron* Service; Wadaeaday: 7fl) pre. Sarvicre far Adaka. Item aadCliMrea 2694454414. Michael Aatoa. P8asor.7tantay.ftb. 19-345 pre Cl^per Kids: 545 pre Grace Noras; 7:00 pre Adak Choir. 7:00 Committoe; 74D pre Overmen ABUNDANT LUI FDXOWBBP MWTWIIII A SpMBad terate. Mrete* at tee Maph Iref Graage. Hwy BM6 note of ArayrinBd,NatevHt, Mate. 49073. Saa. Pkaire A Vtateip NUO are. frOO pre; VM WO pre Jean Ote far baya A gate agre 4-11 Paeon David aad lore MacDomid. Aa orate of God'S love. "Where Everyooe a Soreaooe Spaori.* For iafafaaln caR 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-152-1106. RABBY COUNTY CHUBCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Ihrhfrre Are. Hanies. Ml 49051. (269) 945-2931. Mhteler: DavM Raper. Sente* the Needs of Oar Neighbor,' (Plilippiisi 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Ptame jore Sareh*: Bfaie CMs KkOO are; Worahip I Ifl) are. 6«0 ■ pre WMaaadRy: Bfaie dare 7«0 preOrearelread^re. FAHH UNHID METHODIST CHURCH 503 Sooth Grove Street. Dehoa. PMorDaaiel Hotarere. 623-5400. Wonhip Services: 130 aad 11 are Stretey School far te ^ea re 9:45 are Noraery provided. Jr. Chorch. Jr. aad Sr. High Yoalh Saadey eveaaga. family; and countless more loving relatives Aaoaymooa Wrtert rfiy, Feb. 25 104)0 are Wordwottten; 11:30 and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Knopf; sons, Robert and James Knopf; special grandmother, Bertha Mosher, and aunt, Donna Kelly. The funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 16,2004 and the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place at lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, are Holy Commsroc*; 600 pre Leasee Supper. 7.00 pre Holy Caenmunioe; 800 pre The Why. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH 209 W. Greta Street. Haotiap. Ml 490JI. (269-945-9574) (ret voysgerart Barrier free building with elevator to all Boon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma, Musk Director. Erin faontan. Office Manager. Sunday. 1:15 are - Sunday School 9-30 are - LIVE! Under the Dome (Cotoere porary service). Junior Church. Lake Odessa. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refrcteateats; 11.00 are Tradi­ Service. Sunday School. Nunery is provided (taring both worahip services. Junior church ta for ages five through second grade. tions! I WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pre Bdl Choir reherauL 1.00 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal 700 pre prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DI S. Broadway. Haatiaga Mkh 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Gatriaon. Prator. Saaday Services 9: 40 are Traditioaal Woriup; 1000 WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • '351 Noah M-43 Highway - Hastings the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Moore owned Moores Fabrics and Yarns on Plainfield Ave. He also was employed by Burlington Coat Factory for 19 years as a retail clerk. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps as a Bombardier/Navigator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Mae Moore, and a special friend Lois are Coffee Hour in the Lounge; Hus mfonttaaion or worship service is/uwi/M by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local heuinctscs: Larry Moore| GRAND RAPIDS - Larry Moore, age 82, of Grand Rapids, died Feb. 11.2004. He attended Hastings High School. He graduated from UCLA and also attended MSU and New York University. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and 10: 10 are Church School; 1130 are Couseraporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Tta 1130 Service is broadavt over Ctaand 2 throughout the weak. Nunery is provided far bote servicea SPECIAL EVENTS: Feb. 22 - Miller. Surviving are a sister, Beverly Moeller, Mary Saaspfa, Euacwdvt Praohyter, Comrautea both services; Btgte 41 Days of Parpom! Feb. 23-25 GeaaR Witeteap Fob. 25 - Ate BOSLEY PHABMACY • "Prtscnpcions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 brother-in-law. Thomas Houle; three great nieces and two great nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (meet at church) with Monsignor Ernest Schneider as celebrant. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan Interment Rutland Township Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with a Rosary HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements were made by Zaagman HASTINGS - Cleo L Haywood, age 87. of Hastings died Monday. Feb. 16. 2004 at his residence. Mr. Heywood wm born on Jen. 25,1917 ar Heatings Township. Bsrry County, the son of Lsvem snd Peer! Heywood. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Gregory School. He was married to Marion E. Nelson on Aug. 13.1936. AU.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served from June 2, 1945 until Dec. 17.1945. His employment included Hastings Public Schools and Hastings City Bank in their mainSmance dr pertinents, retiring in 1980. Previous employment with Kelloggs in Battle Creek and did house painting for several years. He attended Hastings Church of the Nazarene, avid outdoorsman enjoying fish­ ing. boating, golfing, doing yard work and involved in bowling for several yean. Mr. Haywood is survived by his daughters, Janet (Carl) Baker of Hastings and Joyce Denny of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren: three great great grandchildren; son-in-law, Stanley (Nancy) Snyder of Battle Creek; sister-in-law. Dorothy (Alvin) Oaks of Florida: special friend, Maxine McClelland of Hastings. ■ Preceding him ia death were his wife Marion on Sept 11.1998: daughter. Marylou Snyder on April 19. 1991 ana a sister, Frances Henicn. Services will be held at 11 a_m. Thursday. Feb. 19, 2004 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Timothy L. Oyer offici­ ating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Church of the Nazarene or American Heart Asaociation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Thoma. Cavanaugh . I CHEBOYGAN - Thomas Cavanaugh, age 68, of Cheboygan passed away early Friday, February 13. 2004 al Hospice House in Cheboygan. Tom was born in Lansing. Oct 30, 1935. the son of Michael J. and Gladys (Hell) Cavanaugh. He served in the armed forces in the Army from Jan.26.1954 until his discharge Jan. 12, 1956. He married Janet Feldpausch, Aug. 23, 1958 in Hastings. Tom was a long time educator in the Cheboygan School system and served as ele­ mentary and junior high principal for several yean. He was admioistntor for the Cheboygan and Petoskey Montessori pro­ grams. He contributed a great deal to the Cheboygan community including being a member of the Hospice Board for several yean and serving as president He was direc­ tor of the Family Resource Center and an active member of his church. Tom will be remembered for his profound child advocacy. Surviving are his wife. Jan; children. Anne (Bill) Maier of Ann Arbor and their three children. Maureen. Emily and Maggie. Julie Cavanaugh of Lansing, Susie (Glen) Hyatt of Holt and their three children, Katherine. Michael and Patrick. Tom (Carey) Cavanaugh of Charlotte, NC and their son Taylor. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters Jack (Dodo) Cavanaugh of Lake Geneva, WI. Juliane Stovall of Lansing. Ruth Kniivila of Holt. Dorothy (Bob) Stack of Hastings, Don (Mo) Cavanaugh of Omaha. NE. Helen (John) Walsh of Wyoming, and Carol (Joe) Ryan of Columbus. Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral mr^s took place on Tuesday. Feb. 17, 2004 at St Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church. Fr. Paul Megge officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice House. Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Cheboygan Catholic Community or the charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Nordman Funeral Home. Cheboygan. Memorial Chapel, Grand Rapids. < SUN CITY. ARIZONA ■ Harriett Jeanetse Marshall, age 88, pasaed away Jm. II, 2004. Harriett (Terry) was one of two children bent to Arthur and Agnes Italy. Harriett's birth­ place. Chicago. Blinots and laser, hauiaglrra. Illinois, provided her enjoyment years at rhilrthnort and Mfolncencc. At the onset of The Great Depression, Harriett and other kin survived the difficuh era in a countryside home in Middleville owned by family members. During that period in 1933, Harriett graduated from Middleville HighSchool. Thereafter. Harnett and family returned so the Chicago area where she married George G. Marshall in 1937. and was subsequently employed by the Illinois Bell Systems. Harriett gave birth to two children while teaiding in Chicago: Penny in 1943 and Itaesa in 1946. Again, in 1946, Harriett and husband George cboae to return to their Middleville home to establish a permanent residme. A final child. Robin, was born in Hastings, tn 1949. Harriett. George and ftanily established long-term membership of The Hist Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Harriett's t flajal codcttviB Bbcsbr Imy Ioqrterm employment at Pennock Ilnapital where a host of dear friends and co-wmfcen genuine­ ly knew her as the loving compamionaee and professional imSvidurf thto rise certainfy sons. .a. Upon noiremoas, Hatrien andOeorge locat­ ed to Sun City. Arizona where Harriett became fasrinased by the elegance of the poet­ ry style known as Haiku. She developed a true and talented passion for trsnslsting her oboervatioos into unique Haiku aeutions. The fol­ lowing tiny exempt written by Harriett win remain the favorite expsesaion heM by her children: Tta park so serene qaietr now aty mnnbttig amri bsowing God is aaw. On Jan. 11.2004. Tta Lad took Harnett« His Own. In a private gathering in Sun City, the family conunemreatod and ceiebatod her life. She is survived by her children, Patny of Sun City, Ariz.. Itaesa of Grand Rapids and Robin of Kalamazoo who will deariy love their parents unto eternity. |Batty J. Vanton| MIDDLEVILLE - Betty J. Venton. age 79. of Middlevine, peeaed away Thursday. Feb. 12, 2004 at Hayes Green Beach HceptaL Chariooe. Mrs. Ventai wa ban on lune 18,1924 in Vermontville, the daughter of Dewey aad Ruth Briggs. She was raised in Vermontville and MSended Vermontville schools. She was married to Harlow Venton on June 14. 1941 in Bryoo. Ohio and lived in many towns throughout Michigan ba considerod Middleville her bane. She was employed at Baby Bliss, Middleville and retired Iran General Moton in Grand Rapids after 20 yean of service. Betty was a hnmrmalrrr, loved cooking, baking, gardening, Bowen and reading. She was a skilled seamstress, enjoyed crocheting, booties for babies, teenagers and adaks. She was a loving, caring mother, grand­ mother. great grandmother (her grandchil­ dren. were the love of her life) took great interest in their activities, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harlow Venton; parents and a sister, Della Dickinson. She is survived by her four sons, Stanley (Marie) Venton of Vermontville, Eugene (Yonna) Ventoo of Marion. North Carolina. Harold (Marie) Venton of Chariooe. Edward Ventoo of Middleville; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys (Vercel)Turic of Deland, Florida. Virginia French of Lake Odessa; one brother. Dale (Sue) Briggs of Eaton Rapids; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 16. 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Nathan L. Venton aad Rev. Chuck Swanson officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitncyville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February IS, 2004 - Page 7 Memo A. DePew HASTINGS - Mrs. Merna A. DePew. age 72. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11. 2004 al Whispering Woods Retirement Village. Grand Rapids. Merna A. DePew was born on April 27. 1931 in Middleville, the daughter of Lewis and Alma Wilcox. She was raised in Inmg and attended Thomapple-Kellogg schools. graduating in 1949. She was married to Edward L DePew and he preceded her in death. Mrs. DePew was employed al Hastings Manufacturing Co. for over 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting and MG Car Club. Merna was an outdoor enthusiast, with a spe­ HASTINGS - Ethel Mine (Stanton) Miller Cooper, aged 88, of Hastings, joyously went to be with her Lord. Friday morning at Pennock Hospital with her loving family sur­ rounding her. Ethel graduated from Hastings High School in 1934. Ethel was very active in the Camp Fire Giri's Program and worked with many youth and leaden throughout the Barry County area. She served as Sponsor-Assistant, Guardian of several groups. President of the Camp Fire Board for several yean and was chosen to serve as Executive Director of the Hastings-Barry County Camp Fire Giris Board for 26 yean, also Camp Director and Counselor and handled the water front area which was held at the Y.M.C.A. Camp at Algonquin Lake. She thoroughly enjoyed the out of doors, camping, sunshine and her work with the youth of the area. Her most favorite thing to do was swim and when she lived at Lake Algonquin it would be nothing for her to swim across the lake and visit with a friend and then swim back home again. She first lived in Punta Gorda, Florida at Windmill Village with Duane Miller her first husband and he passed away in 1979. She went to her class reunion and met old class­ mate LaVerne Cooper and they were married in 1979, in St. Augustine. Florida. They had some wonderful times at the club house where they lived playing cards, attending dances and parties, they took trips and went on a cruse. He passed away in Ludington, in 1989 She had many friends and acquaintances throughout her life time and was especially fond of Florida and the beaches and sunshine. She alw. loved dancing and could do a mean Charleston. She loved hci children and grandchildren and was special to them in so many ways. She was a loving, devoted and caring mother. In 1990 she began attending Burnham Brook in Battle Creek and was learning to line dance. At one of the dances she met Jesse Downes and he was her closest friend. She would make trips to his bouse on Thursdays snd stay over until Monday so tney could attend activities at Burnham Brook, from swimming, dancing and going out to eat They both enjoyed the Fiddler's Conventions and most every weekend when weather was good they would be off somewhere in the state to listen and dance awhile and visit with friends. They went on man, trips in his motor home and enjoyed upper Michigan. During the winter months they would stay in and play Scrabble or cards and Mom would always say “Jesse is just the nicest man.*' She was preceded in death by her mother and father Lewis and Blanch Stanton; first husband. Duane Jordan Miller, her sister. Beatrice Bowerman and brother Rozell Stanton. Mrs. Cooper was married to La Verne Cooper in 1979 and he preceded her in death as well. Mrs. Cooper is survived by her children, Terry (Betty) Miller. Raymood Lee Miller, Mary Jane (David) Hayner. Shirley Anne Sisson; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grand­ children. Memorial services will be held on Thursday. Feb. 19 al 4 p.m. at Welcome Cornets United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Instead of flowers the family would prefer that donations be made to Welcome Comers Church memorial fund. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at a later date at the Freeport Cemetery. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. cial fondness, camping with her grandchil­ dren and family. Most of all, she was a caring, loving, moth­ er and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her three sons, Danny (imretta) DePew of Hastings. Jerry DePew of Hastings, Scott (Angela) DePew of Freeport; six grandchildren. Cody, Meagan. Trevor, Kaleigh, Kari, Nolan; five sisters and broth­ ers. Duella (Harold) Dooling of Middleville, Howard (Rosa) Wilcox of Lowell. Gale (Roberta) of Middleville. Kenneth (Lucy) Wilcox of Grand Rapids, Ariou Richter of Middleville; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 13, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiat­ ing. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Vem I Hammond DELTON - Vern L. Hammood, age 101 of Delton, passed away Thursday. Feb. 12,2004 in Hastings. Mr. Hammond was bom June 3. 1902, in Barry County, the son of James and Charlotte (Gunl) Hammood. In 1921, he married Gladys Aspinall and she preceded him in death on June 24,2000. Mr. Hammood was a farmer and then worked at the Union Steam Pump Co. ia Battle Creek, and later worked at Harper Creek Schools, retiring in 1969. After retiring he and Gladys moved to a bouse he built al Big Cedar Lake, Delton, liv­ ing there until going to Thomapple Manor in 1999. He enjoyed ice fishing, and deer hunting With his sons and grandsons. He eiso eqjqyed playing ball as a young man. He always had agoor sense of humor. He was a special father snd grandfather and will greatly missed by all. He is survived by a son. Neil (Doris) Hammond of East LcRoy; daughters. Margie (Clarence) Trader of Brea. CA, Vooda Lake of Griffen. GA. and Vada (Kenneth) Yearaley of Nikiski. Alaska; sisters. Florence McKindar of Middleville and Bernice Cain of Spring Arbor. 20 grandchildren and sever­ al great and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Mr. Hammood was also preceded in death by a son Lyone "Man" and two grandsons. Funeral services were conducted at WiUiams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton on Monday. Feb. 16, 2004. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial took place at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions to Thomapple Manor Activity Fund or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made byWilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Spay Day is Feb. 24 The Barry County Humane Society, Barry County Animal Control (Shelter) veterinari­ ans. as well as pet stores and animal lovers throughout the nation are gearing up for the ninth annual “Spay Day U.S.A." on Tuesday. Feb. 24. The Humane Society will again be offering the Barry County residents a $20 certificate lo help with the total cost of sterilizing their pet. Thanks to very generous donors, this offer is again made possible. Pet guardians are encouraged to participate by calling the Society al 945-0602 or 945­ 3994 or come to the office located in the Masonic Building. 106 B. E. State Street, between 9 am.-6 p.m. Telephone lines will be busy but those who are interested and care are encouraged to keep on trying during the designated hours. Pet guardians who haven't been able to establish contact and who are in need of assistance are invited to call the Humane Society office (945-0602). Barry County Animal Control (Shelter) is not the location of the Society office which is at 106 E State Street (Masonic Bldg.) above State Grounds Coffee Shop and across from Ace Hardware. Enz-Johnson wed Robyn Johnson of Wyoming, and Justin Enz of Woodland were united in holy matri­ mony Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1,2003 at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Fulton in Grand Rapids by Pastor Christine Ruth. Kayla Welch, sister of the bride, was matron of honor Haley Pierson of Grand Rapids was best woman, long time friend of the groom. Reception followed at Bailey’s Grove Community Center in Kentwood. Parents of the bride are Frank and Sheri Welch of Kentwood. Larry and Brenda Enz are patents of the groom of Woodland. Robyn is a graduate of Concordia College. Moorhead. Minnesota. Justin is a 1999 graduate of Lakewood High School and LT.T. Tech. He also attends Both work for the Grand Rapids Public Library. They now reside in Wyoming, Grand Rapids. BOY, Price Avery, born at Spectrum Hospital on Jan. 14. 2004 to Jared and Darcy Noble. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed borne by big brother, Kaden. BOY, Zander Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2004 at 1:25 pzn. to Aaron and Jana Slither at Eagle. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jennifer Marie Logan, born at Spectrum-Butterwoth Hospital on Jan. 16. GIRL, Chocolate desset* tempted visitors to the Sue Drummond retrospective Feb. 12. Drummond retrospective offered at TAC *--- an * t s 2004 at 9:42 p.m. to Catherine and Ken Logan of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister, Megan, age 3. w-n------ oy ramen jouh Staff Writer The Thomapple Ans Council host a retro­ spective exhibit on Feb. 12 of the varied art­ works produced by council co-founder Sue Drummond before her death in 1995. The exhibit filled the gallery space at the TAC building cl 117 W. Stale St in down­ town Hastings. One of the best reasons for attending the open house which was also a fundraiser was the myriad variety of choco­ late desserts. The exhibit (without chocolate) will be on display until March 11. BOY, Adam Ward, born at St Mary's Hospital at Nov. 19, 2003 at 8:14 p.m. to Don and Maty Phillips of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Caitlin Trinity, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30. 2004 at 12:36 p.m. to Jamie Scheidel and Jason Lawrence of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 inches long. St. Rose 'Presents-. Gracie Rebecca, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2004 at 236 p m. to Peggy Minahall of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long GIRL, Kaytnarie Jill, bora at Pennock Hospital at Jan. 27,2004 at 6:45 p.m. to Paul and Mariah Culey of Chariooe. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Gary Vmu bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27. 2004 at 709 am. to Christina and Neal Priesman of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kyra Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb 6, 2004 at 630 am. to Dale and Sarah Cochran of Middleville. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE BIC CEDAR D Realty fee. CASINO NIGHT MniMYHMMgYtl.tOM ‘MOHIWTl.aMMaT Mttt UMIlOrCOLMMMU.lMOY.STA'ntOM acm* non immoiku coubk MAT: O 1-*77-244-5520 MU SB WA Sue: www.dMgpte*e*ycoB> DELTON SCHOOLS HACUACKaMUmAMOmTAMMB Mo: OKITOAU.rauMMAra.ntMglMMartl. nm ml ** a um wn ciam at m boo*. Cask bar available and snacts provided tn the evening ing. Memorials to Good Samaritan Hospice Care and the V. A Medical Center The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel. Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com. ) On September 6. 2003 Linsey Jo Moore and Antonio Manuel Jacinto were united in marriage. The ceremony aad reception took place at the Heritage Done in Battle Creek. Mich. Surrounded by antique marble, candle light, decorative lit mile covered columns, family and friends there was magic tn the air. Linsey is the daughter of Steve Moore and Linda and George James; Thai is the son of Adolfo A Judith Jacinto. Wearing sheer, flowing, orange and coral gowns were matron of bona, Sara Eagle; bridesmaids. Koi Zimmerman. Niki Mean. Betsy Kidder and Amy Hubbell. Gabrielle Hubbell was a stunning flower girl in a white tulle ball gown. Attending the groom in the formal shadow striped black tux were best man Brandon Hammond: groepram^ Mate-Zirtynennan. Mickey Thompson, Dennis Eagle and Andy Hollenbeck. Justin Thompson served as ring bear in a tux matching the groom. Master and mi strr is of ceremonies were Jerry and Pam Patten. Hastings High School Cheer Teams assist­ ed with ushering and food service duties. The newlyweds honeymooned in Virginia Beach aad will make their home in Hastings. GcmmI Rapids Community College. |Rec D. Newberry| BATTLE CREEK - Rex D. Newberry, age 74. of Battle Creek, died Friday. Feb. 13. 2004 at home. He was bom Dec. 5. 1929 in Bellevue to Daniel and Florence (Weatherbee) Newberry. He attended Bellevue High School and served in the U.S. Army in the 23rd Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. He owned his own plastering business and worked in the Battle Creek area. . Rex was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. American Legion Post 298 and the 2nd Infantry Association. He enjoyed spend­ ing time with his family, going to the Soaring Eagle Casino and going to horse races around the state with his close friends. He married Carol Ann Berry Sept. 24. 1953. She survives. They celebrated their 50th anniversary last fall. Also surviving are son. Dale Newberry of Delton; grandson. Aaron (Kelli) Newberry of Hastings; great grandchildren. Andrew, Aaron, and Kennedy Newberry; sisters, Joan Evans of Battle Creek and Mildred Angus of Bellevue; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son. Dennis Newberry; brothers. Maurice and Junior Newberry; and sisters, Maxcine Palmer. Jessie White, Ardis Morrison. Norma Witchterman and Elaine Newberry. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 16. 2004 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel. Bellevue. Pastor Glenn Wegner. Baseline United Methodist Church officiat­ Moore-Jacinto united in marriage Anthony Joseph Buttleman, Wayland and Kasaandra Lea Buttleman. Wayland. Chad Edward White, Hastings and Lama Jean Leinaar, Hastings. Kendall Joseph Bolton. Nashville and Nina Nicole Baud, Lowell. Derek Thomas Sisson, Middleville and Lisa Kay Van Dongen, Freeport. Ronald Lee Harris II. Nashville and Anne Marie Trask. Nashville. Chad Eric Kaufmann. Nashville and Freedom Louise Fenner. Nashville. Thomas Michael Cleary. Jr., Portage and Darlene Marie Okeley. Delton. Gordon Gene Hayfad. Shelbyville and Diane Lynn Simington, Shelbyville. Jeffrey Michael Starrett, Delton and Melissa Ann Robinson. Delton. <3 >I23jOOO (2544170) Cal Tracy Mar 217.3071. axui 1 jiuaaaAOiJ I �P«9» B - Thursday. Fabruary H. 2004 - The Haatmga Banner Michael Flohr, now providing ophthalmology care on one Wednesday each month. A photo from the early years shows the ICMH Auxiliary Board, including Lake Odessa's Charlotte Lapo. The hospital has been rededi­ cated after 50 years. About 135 attended the ceremony held in the parking lot of the hospi­ The Ionia County immunization dink? will be held Wednesday. Feb. 25. How often in one's lifetime do we have five Sundays in February? Al Scbewa United Methodist Church next Saturday. Feb. 21. there will be a Swiss steak dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church will be host for a baked potato dinner Saturday, Feb. 21. for funds to underwrite a missions work trip to the Appalachian area in Kentucky. The dinner will be followed by an auction of donated goods, which are far reaching in their appeal, from massage to automobiles and even a tune-up for your computer. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be the scene of * piano party Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is to showcase the vintage pann »ha» was a gift to the society. A succession of talented pianists will perform. Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. Among the pianists will be Celia DeMond. Ashley Barcroft, ThelmaWalkington and Marilyn Noffke. Walter and Frances Richardson of Clarksville will be feted at Annalaine's Restaurant on M-50 south of Alto from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, for their 67th wedding anniversary and for Walter’s 90th birthday. This is an open house for all. An obituary for Milton House, 70, or Big Rapids, lists as one of his children Dawn (Larry) Brcarly of rural Portland, Sebewa Township. Another daughter lives at Allegan and his son at Big Rapids. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met on Thursday of last week. The president announced the coming piano party to be held at the depot’s usual last Saturday open time, 10 to 2 on Feb. 28. The program began with showing of some slides, but then came the power outage. The Lake Manor manager appeared almost immediately with candles, which reduced the darkness and Ed Kenyon of Portland procured a flashlight from his car. With that for illumination, the hostess Lynda Cobb with helpers served refreshments to the people seated at tables. The hot coffee was welcome, as were the tasty goodies. President John Waite then used the Kenyon light to escort attendees to their cars in safety. Alethians of Central UMC attended the Friday night Revue performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Vermontville Opera House. The portrayals were outstanding with top notch singing and dance. It was a treat for several of the members to be inside the historic building. Amanda Wells, a Lakewood High School graduate, had the lead role as announcer (in song). Bill Reynolds and children Ellie and Betsy of Woodland were in the show, with Bill listed as producer, director aed brother Asher. Local residents received in their mail a free copy of news from Ionia County Memorial Hospital. One article features Dr. tal. Mrs. Alice Hoffs of Friendship Village on Drake Road in Kalamazoo, a venerable lady formerly of Lake Odessa and widow of the late Dr. M. A. Hoffs, will turn 102 years old Feb. 25. Her family hosted a big party for her when she turned 99 and had a smaller event for fam­ ily only when she turned 100. For years she has played her organ from memory since her eyesight faded. Her sisters, the Brower ladies from Hamilton, also lived close to the 100 mark or beyond. Dr. A. L. VanZ is her nephew. Her husband's close kin are Al Klein and fam­ ily. Marian Klein and Julie Stowell. Also, the three Klein sons were close kin. grand­ nephews. Members of the Williams family were noti­ fied on the weekend of the death of Louise Hardin of Edwardsburg Saturday, with her funeral set for Wednesday. Louise and her late husband Charles resided here for about two yean while caring for her mother. Myrtle jflnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitcheiU and Many Sugar A parentectomy? Dear Annie: I was physically and emotion­ ally abused by my father when I was growing up. My life was a nightmare. My mother never intervened. Worse, she also hit me and emotionally abused me. 1 grew up afraid of people. Now. in my adult life. I suffer anxiety and panic attacks. A psychiatrist even diag­ nosed me with post-traumatic stress disorder. 1 have been in therapy most of my life. Today. I am married to a wonderful man. and we have a beautiful baby. The problem is my mother. She denies the abuse ever hap­ pened. Then, in her next breath, she will say I deserved everything 1 got because I was such a horrible child. She is trying to convince me that soon 1 will be hitting my own child. She blames me for my anxiety, saying 1 dwell too much on the past. Every time I speak to my parents. I suffer stomach cramps and panic attacks. My thera­ pist told me I need to cut contact with my family until I heal. How can I heal when my parents deny the past? Please help me. Anonymous Victim Dear Anonymous: The healing is for you. not your parents. If they cannot admit respon­ sibility for their actions, it doesn't have lo stop you from moving forward. We don't know bow often you speak to your parents, but if you are getting stomach cramps and panic attacks, take your therapist's advice and cre­ ate some distance. You sound like a good per­ son who understands that the trauma you suf­ fered growing up was not your fault You need time to develrp control over your reac­ tion to Mom and Dad and gain some immuni­ ty from their manipulation. John Waite addressed the Ionia County Genealogy Society Saturday with 33 pres­ ent. He gave his audience handouts, which showed the naming pattern for Get out of the way Norwegians. Vice President Lori Fox of Portland presided and is at his right Betty Carey, in the background, was registrar and hostess for the day. Dema Wright of Vermontville shared history and stories about buttons in her appearance at the Congregational Women's Fellowship last Wednesday. Childs, and for months following the mother's death (on MacArthur Street). Louise is sur­ vived by her children and brother John Childs of Mackinaw Cityurasins from )hc Bippley.Ingall, Bulling arid Williams fami' ies. Tht local historical has an ambitious list of coming events, including the piano party Feb. 28. doll and toy show on March 26 aud 27 alumni day on June 26, ice cream social June 11, Depot Day July 31. At the coming monthly meetings at Lake Manor, the March meeting will be a fun evening identifying photos and in April the speaker will be Leah Abbott, retired teacher and widow of the longtime football coach and track trainer. On May 8 the flower sale is com­ ing. This year there will be the perennial hol­ lyhocks, Rose of Sharon, hydrangeas, burning bush, purple lilacs. In addition, the local gar­ den club will hold its plant exchange with some plants for sale from the gardens of memben. Thirty relatives gathered at the home of Lester and Virginia Yonkers Sunday to honor Esther McVay for her 92nd birth­ day which comes this week. There was plenty of picture taking. She is the mother of three — Janice, Harold and James. The latter was unable to make the trip from southern Michigan because of his health concerns. There were nephews and nieces from the Miller and Yonkers families, along with Esther's daughter and grandchildren. The Lakewood News has a story about retirement of Fred Morris as president of the Lake Odessa Fair. The captions indicate it was the Ionia Fair. The annual dinner was held at Corner Landing south of Ionia. Fred will be replaced by ron Kary as president and son Steven Shellenbarger will become vice presi­ dent The entire Morris family has managed its fanning operation around the schedule of the fair and has spent thousands of hours over the past four decades on fair projects to the extent of even erecting new buildings. Other families also have worked for two or three generations on this civic enterprise. Dear Annie: I would like to discuss some­ thing about driving, rm talking about the "fast lane." My husband is constantly nagging me to get out of the "fast lane" and reminding me that in our state, you can be ticketed for iippeoing traffic. Would someone please "tell me ahnui these rules and how chiving tne speed limit can be impeding traffic? Annie there are folks out there who »hink nothing of driving 20 miles over the posted limit and honking at you, or, worse, tailgating when you are in their way. It might make sense on major interstates, yet 1 see this on rural routes and country roads. What is your take on this subject? - Not a Fast Lane Fan in Maryland Dear Maryland: Some states have laws that keep slower traffic out of f&ucr-moving lanes. In Illinois, for example, the left lane is to be used primarily for passing. Studies have shown that road rage is partly fueled by driv­ ers who are frustrated with slower motorists in front of them, and new rules might allevi­ ate the problem. And if someone is honking at you or tailgaiting, on any road, at any speed, move to your right and get out of the way. Don't be judge and jury. If they are speeding, let the police handle it Visit a vet Dear Annie: This is in response to the Valentines for Vets program. I'm a new read­ er of your column, and this is the first I'd heard of it I think it's a wonderful idea, espe­ cially for veterans in hospice. You wouldn't believe how many arc forgotten by friends and family, left to die alone. My brother was in the hospice unit at Hines, Va., and the staff was wonderful but chronically overworked. My sister-in-law was there every day, and it broke her heart. I probably didn't pot this very well, but please tell your readers to go see a vet, any time. It doesn't have to be a holiday. - Sister of a Vet in Rockford, Bl. Dear Sister. You put it very well, and we thank you. Our readers are extraordinarily Budget Public Hearing (Truth in Budgeting) Notice kind and compassionate. We hope they will take your message to heart and visit our vet­ erans throughout the year. How to halt habit Dear Annie: My husband and I are the par­ ents of three boy,. For the moat part, they are all very charming children. However, it is the behavior of our 13-year-old that is causing us fits. Six mouths ago. 'Calvin* was caught smoking with a friend after school. My hus­ band was furious and laid down the law. He also notified the parents of the friend, but the mother's response was. "Kids will be kids.* We thought things were improving, but last week, we found out Calvin was smoking ■gain. My husband and I both work, so Calvin is supposed to go to a neighbor's home after school. Instead, he’s been stopping off at var­ ious friends' houses. We have never met these friends. We have taken away all of Calvin's privi­ leges. He no longer has a TV. VCR, videogame player or radio ia his room. He is not allowed to leave our yard and most defi­ nitely is not allowed al any of these friends' houses. Still, the smoking hasn't stopped. What can we do? - C.C. Out West Dear C.C.: If Calvin has been smoking for a while, he already may have formed a life­ long habit that is difficult to give up. Explain that tobacco is a drug that creases cravings and physical dependence, just like other drugs. Tell him smoking is expensive, will discolor his teeth and make his body, clothing and breath stink. Then contact the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) (lungusa.org) and ask abode its N-O-T program fur teens. Nose hair no-no Dear Annie: What's with men and the hair in their noses and ears? Do they think it makes them more attractive? Does the hair in their ears make them hear better? Does extra nose hair enhance their sense of smell? I have been a widow for a few yean and have several male friends. But I cannot imag­ ine getting serious with any of them because of this problem. All I have to do is look at them and it turns me off. Please prim this so men will read it and see the light. - Montana Lady Dear Montana: Good grooming is an absolute must, especially for those who are trying to attract a romantic interest Everyone should check to see if nose bain need trim­ ming. and as men age. it is not uncommon for them to sprout hair on their ears as well. Hair happens. It doesn't go sway without assis­ tance from some cuticle scissors or a nose hair trimmer. When the woman of your dreams gazes up at you. she doesn't warn to see Sherwood Forest Enough said. Giftgaffe Dear Annie: My sisier-in-hw, "Lauren," claims she didn't forget my birthday, but she gave me my present three months late, which is when she "got around to iL* I tried to be gracious about it, but on Christmas, while the whole family was opening gifts, Lauren announced that she hadn't had time to get me the restaurant gift certificate she wanted to go along with a small candle I had just opened. The restaurant in question is eight miles away. Everyone else received a gift from her. I am starting to take this personally and would like some advice on how to handle the situation. - Confused in Indianapolis Dear Confused: Either Lauren feels close enough to you that she thinks she can be lazy and you won't mind, or she simply isn't think­ ing at all. Most folks would be happy ii their relatives remembered them with gifts - even belated ones. Lauren may be careless, forget­ The Woodland Township Board win hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2004-2005 at the Woodtand Township Hal on Tuesday. March 2. 2004, at 7 JO p.m. PROFESSIONALS! The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this heering. ful or passive-aggressive when it comes to you. You can choose to take it as a personal affront, or you can ignore it. We say. let it go. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail A copy o< the budget u available tor pubic inspection al the township offices The Woodand Township Board will provide necssssry reesoneble auxSary aids and services, such as signer, lor the hearing impaired and audio tape, of printed materials being considered at the meettig, io individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Woodland. Township Board. Note: Individual- with disabwties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Woodland Townshfo Board by writing or calling the following: Cheryl Alien. Clerk IMS. Mato Woodland. Ml 4*897 (269)3*7-4815 MWHSBatFnXHKSTMtraM K. V mrSyaveli.w /■ nwir HM-i — 6. MIUHn-walM • kjlirturo. M.*■■»! • U . .•••»■ I your questions to anniesrqailboxQcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at M’H’w.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. February 19, 2004 - Page 9 and through these years of industry was the first one to make general merchandise a suc­ cess in Woodland Center. During his time of activity, he helped largely to develop our beautiful little village. He has been retired for many years and he and his wife are fairly well and active yet. The second store after Hilbert commenced was Henry Bower who sold goods in a I Ox 14 foot shanty for about three months. Then came Barnum and Eastman and made a bid for trade but at the end of a year their build­ ing was consumed by fire and that closed their experience in the mercantile trade in this village. J.G. Meyers launched out in this industry for a short time, but went back on the farm From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... A History of Woodland Township, Barry County VII By Joyce Weinbrecht A History of Woodland, Township, Barry County VII, as written by A. IV. Dilienback for the Woodland News in 1911. This manu­ script was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given to us by the late Catherine Lucas. We have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions, but have had sev­ eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Dilienback writes: May 4,1911 First Church Founded and Cemeteries Laid Out - The Center's first Merchant - Germans Had the Second Choice in Lands. The first public burying ground, or Cemetery No. I, laid out in Woodland was about 1846 on the farm then owned by John A. Jordan, now owned by Anson J. Roberts. The first person buried there, as was previ­ ously mentioned, was Martha Ann. daughter of John Potts, and the first adult was Moses Wadley. The first person buried in Lakeside Cemetery was a Mr. Boynton. We have pre­ viously mentioned that the first person buried in Cemetery No. 2. southeast of here, was Ira Ingerson. About the year 1850. John Meyers Sr. of German descent, yet a native of Pennsylvania, and who lived for a few years in Ohio, came to Woodland and purchased 160 acres of land for each of his children. He had six sons and three daughters. Besides this, he bought a farm for himself just over the town line in Odessa. Mr. Meyers’ children were nearly all grown to mature ages. He and all his family were very religiously inclined. The first United Brethren class ever organ­ ized in Woodland was about 1850 or soon after Meyers settled here and the membership of that dais was composed largely of his family. The first church edifice was erected about 1852 on the northeast comer of Section 3, and was completed or dedicated about 1853. The burden of expense of erecting this church was borne by “grand-pap” Meyers as he was always called, and the church was always known as *.nd called the Meyers Church. However, a few years ago this church was tom down. This family is all dead but two sons and one daughter. May 11,1911 Successive Merchants - Lawrence Hilbert the First Successful One - A Sample of Early Wheat Growing. David Haight, yet well remembered by many of our people, was a brother to Stephen Haight and a son of Reuben Haight. David remained at his parental home until 1854. Being about 18 years old. he then came to Woodland and worked on the farm of his uncle, Samuel Haight, while Samuel was absent in California. And perhaps, we might mention here his first experience in wheat growing. He had prepared a field for wheat which was new ground located on the southwest comer of the Grozinger farm opposite the flowing well. When ready to sow this field he engaged one of his youthful friends and associates to drive the team while he sowed the wheat. He and his associate were intimate and lasting friends. When the field had been sown and two youths concluded that it was not sown thick enough. David suggested that his helper should sow it over again crosswise, for nei­ ther one of the youthful pioneer farmers had ever had any personal experiencing in sow­ ing grain and didn’t want a failure on so a fine a piece of land. Finally, his friend sowed it cross-wise, while David drove the team This was over 56 years ago and these two. who were boys then are now past 70 years of age. When they chance to meet they recall and relate the fact with a pleasing remem­ brance that it was one of the finest and largest yields of wheal that ever came forth from Woodland’s sod. David during all his stay in our township, was a well-respected citizen and lived in this village for a few years and was marshal and also undertaker for a while. He is now living near Minneapolis, Kansas, with his son, Clayton. As some may wan; to know who this asso­ ciate of David’s was. we will say it is the author of these items. In 1854, Melchior Baitinger became a res­ ident of Woodland Center and was engaged in blacksmithing. He carried on this business for many years until failing health would no longer permit. He died many years ago. His wife survived him many years and died only last autumn. They raised four girls and one son and they are respectively as follows: Mrs. F.F. Hilbert, whose husband is engaged in the banking business in this village: Mrs. B.S. Holly, whose husband is now and has been for some years engaged in the mercantile business: Mrs. R.K. Grant, deceased, whose husband has been a clothier in Hastings and is the son of one of the pioneer merchants of Hastings; content. Then John N. Curtis made a bold attempt at selling goods for a livelihood, but was like many others belter adapted to wield the ax or hold the plow and went back on the farm. Hager and Townsend made a dash to Bean room employees - Smith Bros, and Velte Elevator, Woodland. The next attempt in the early mercantile business of Woodland after Jacob Strauss was Booth & Chapin of Lowell. Mich. Soon after them came Cookingham & Leederer of Lansing, but neither of these firms found any encouraging inducements to warrant them a very long stay, and so the early commercial history of Woodland Center partook of a changeable character. But in 1859, when the field of trade was unoccupied, a Mr. Richardson of Hastings fancied that Woodland and its surroundings ought to give a resident store a fair support and he engaged Stephen Haight and Ira Stowell to build him a frame store and they build one for him on the comer now occupied by B.S. Holly. That store faced the south, but some years later this building was removed for a more commodious one and the old one was used for many years by Dr. B.K. Kilpatrick as a drug store, and but recently was transformed into a hors*, bam on the Schaibly lot. The store above referred to Richardson filled up with a fair stock of goods, but he failed to make his early com­ mercial anticipated industry a success and gave up the prospect at the end of the year. Solomon Goodyear of Hastings rented the capture the mercantile trade but soon failed. John W. Holmes and Wm. P. Holly erected the store where Covert and son are doing business. They conducted a general store for some time until failing health and finally the death of Mr. Holmes closed the store. (Continued next week) but with perseverance, economy and a strict attention to business, which as we have said before, is usually characteristic among the German people, he preserved this branch of industry for a number of years and finally became a prosperous and thriving merchant RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review win meet on March 2, 2004, at 900 im. in the offlet of the Aaeeaaor at Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. 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Soon after he sold his lease MULTIPLIER 1.5689 1.0305 1.0000 1.0406 -0-0- RATIO 31.87% 48.52% 50.00% 48.05% -O-0- to Lawrence Hilbert, who in 1860 re-opened the store and began the mercantile business on a small scale. As his means were like the most of our pioneers, very limited, he had only about $700 all told, and after getting his The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive toe same. If you have purchased property, It will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have Improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roO, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown. the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judg­ ment. make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. little home and some other necessaries he had less than $400 to invest in merchandise. 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February 19, 2004 — The Hastings Banner Lakewood's road to BC can't get much tougher by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It is hard to believe that there are still seven more rounds to go in the state team wrestling tournament. The Lakewood High School Gymnasium felt like Kellogg Arena Wednesday night, only the fans were closer to the action. And there has probably never been a louder gym­ nasium than that one was when Lakewood’s Adam Fyan pinned Hastings’ Heath VanBelkum in the 189-pound match of the district final. Fyan’s pin cut a Saxon lead, which had been as big as 30-6, down to 30-27. Fyan'r teammates Cody Dupont and Alan O’Donnell closed out the final two matches of the night to give the host Vikings a 39-30 victory and the district title. “It was crazy,” said Fyan. “I can still hear it reverberating in my head.” Ryan Ferguson’s pin of Lakewood’s Jeff Vander Boon at 3:31 of the 140-pound match put the Saxons ahead 30-6 after the first seven flights. “Up 30-6, we knew it wasn’t over yet,” said Hastings coach Mike Goggins. “Some people thought it was." Even a few faces on the Lakewood side of the mat “We were still going up the ladder,” said Viking coach Bob Veitch. “When we were down 30-6 I had the coach take everybody from 45 up over to the side and let the kids know, because their heads were going down, that we still weren't out of it. It looked like it, but we still weren’t out of it" Viking victories followed in all seven of the remaining flights. Nathan Shoup scored a 15-4 major decision over Matt Lipstraw at 145, Brandon Carpenter beat Scott Redman 4-2 at 152, Alex Phillips won a 17-2 technical fall over the Saxons' Kyle Quada, Eddie Phillips topped Dan Blair 5-0 at 171, Fyan scored his pin then Dupont followed with a 12-5 win over Lucas Covey at 215, and O’Donnell pinned Hastings' Jake Armor in the 275-pound match in 58 seconds. “Our heavyweights came through the entire year,” said O'Donnell. "I honestly think whoever won this district tonight is going to win state.” It was a tough loss for the Saxons to take, not only because they’ve been so good all season long, but because they started the match so well. “Tom Rowse, he’s tough and did a great job, so did all our little guys,” said Goggins. “We can’t have some kids, like our senior big guys wrestle like they did.” Rowse pinned both of his opponents on the The Lakewood varsity wrestling team gets together with its district trophy after topping Hastings’ 39-30 in the district champi­ onship Wednesday night at Lakewood. The Vikings will wrestle in the regional round this coming Wednesday at MidcfcvAe. (Photo by Brett Bremer) night, including Lakewood’s Adam Wruble 12 seconds into their 135-pound match. The championship started at 103, and RJ Morgan came our and promptly pinned Lakewood's Mike Gregory, then Lakewood scored its first points of the match when Scott Blocher took a 12-6 decision against Rusty Burgdorf at 112. The Saxons Steve Case then pinned Lakewood’s Mike Leiby «l 119, and at 125 the Vikings Even Terry scored a 6-4 decision over Jeff Allen. Hastings led 12-3. In the 13>3-pound match, the Saxons Chad Ferguson pinned Branden Terry in 2:29, and was followed by teammates Rowse and Ryan Ferguson in building the Saxon lead to 24 points. “Hastings came on fire tonight.” said Hastings' Matt Lipstraw wraps the arm of TK’s Brian Cuneo and works on turning the Trojan 145 pounder in their district semifinal match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) O’Donnell. Now the fire is out at Hastings, and at Middleville which the Saxons defeated 36-33 in the opening round. “I was surprised with the outcome with Middleville.” said Veitch. “Middleville was on fire. I thought Goggins did a fantastic job The Saxons sideline erupts after Steve Case scores a pin against Lakewood's Mike Leiby in the district championshkn* 119-pound match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of bringing his kids back to the mats.” Lakewood topped Caledonia 59-10 in the other opening round match. “It’s too bad Middleville end Hastings couldn't have been somewhere else to meet these guys later," said Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim. There wasn’t much consolation in the fact that the Saxons defeated one of the top teams in the state for a second time with the win over Middleville. ? “It’s a nice win. and 1 said already, they should still be in the tc .mament somewhere. Go look tomorrow and see some of the teams that won districts. Look at how many of the When did the good old boys start falling behind? Paw Paw’s Natesha Raymond became the Kalamazoo Valley Association’s first ever female individual wrestling champion when she beat Delton Kellogg’s Jason Roe in the 103-pound finals last Friday night in Paw Paw. She’s good. Sh? scored an 11-1 major decision over her first opponent. Josh Brand of Parchment, before pinning Roe in 2:20 of the championship round. I’m all for the female wrestlers, or football players, or whatever. If they’re good enough to be on the team, then they deserve to be there. It's Especially nice when they are an integral part of the team, like Raymond is at Paw Paw. Without her at 103, Delton might not have had to share the league title with the Redskins. Would she be the number one option at Middleville. Hastings, or Lakewood at 103? No. In the KVA where wrestling progruns are often struggling to fill the line-up it’s great for her, and for the team, that she can have that opportunity. There is no female equiva­ lent for wrestling, so girls are allowed to participate. I’m still waiting to see what happens, however, when guys who aren't wrestlers, and teams we have beaten, and how many Middleville has beaten, and it’s a shame.” The Saxon versus Trojan match-up was defiantly worthy of happening later in the state play-offs. The Saxons were able to hold onto a lead in the match with TK. Dayne Fletke gave the Trojans hope with a pin of Quada in the 160-pound match, making the team score 36-24. The Trojans still need­ ed two more pins in the final two matches to catch the Saxons. Blair was able to hold TK’s Andrew Reeder to a 6-4 win at 171 to seal the win for the Saxons. The match started with Adam Loveless at 215 and Matt Potter at 275 scoring pins for the Trojans, but Hastings came right back with pins from Burgdorf al 112 and Morgan at 112. The match turned when Trojan 119 pounder slammed Hastings’ Case to the mat in the third period of their match, and they had to stop because of the injury to Case. The Saxons got six more points and took an 18-12 lead. “We know the rules," said TK coach Tom Lehman, “Tf you pick somebody up off the Lakewood's Brandon Carpenter (left) and Hastings' Scott Redman butt heads in the 152-pound match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) mat, you’d better be careful putting them down. Justin slammed him. I don’t know how hurt the kid was, but I know that what (Lewis) did was illegal and there’s nothing you can say." Lewis had a 10-3 lead at the time. The Trojans won the next two matdies, with a 4-3 decision by Mike Gurski over Jeff aren’t basketball players decide that they want to take a crack at volleyball. Guys do play volleyball. I know the YMCA here in Hastings has leagues with men in them. Guys play in the Olympics, both on the sand and in the gym. ' How long is it going to be before it happens? Guys’ don’t have a sport equivalent to volleyball. I remember in the past hearing that the MHSAA wouldn't have any problem with a boy on a team for the regular season, but come tournament time volleyball is an all girls’ sport. Any team which used a guy in the play-offs would forfeit. But Raymond can help 189. Lakewood reached the semi’s with a con­ vincing win over Caledonia Due to some injuries the Fighting Scots had four voids in the line-up. and the Vikings also picked up six points when Vander Boon, Carpenter, and Leiby scored pins. Dupont and Blocher won decisions for the Vikes, and Evan Terry won in a technical fall. After the opener with the Saxons, Lehman said, “My opinion is whoever comes out of this one will be at least in the semifinals of the state tournament Thai’s what we figured if we’d have gotten past here. 1 don’t want to put too much pressure on them though, because that’s a load." Goggins had hoped his team would still be on the road to Batde Creek, and had the route all mapped out Now it is Lakewood’s trip to her Redskins through the district tournament this week. Nothing’s ever black-and-white is it? Stalling calls in wrestling, carrying calls in bas­ ketball. lift calls in volleyball, and all the off the court issues never have a solid answer. I’m sure one team with one boy on it would be a novelty. But then there are two teams with two boys on them, and three teams with three boys on them, and pretty soon there are only a handful of spots left for girls on the rosters if any. Right now the MHSAA website lists 13 boys' sports and 13 girls* sports as the 26 ath­ letic endeavors it runs championships in. Both lists hold basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, skiing, soccer, swimming, ten­ nis, and track and field. The guys’ side also lists baseball, football, ice hockey, and wrestling. The girls’ side lists competitive cheer, gymnastics, softball, and volleyball. I’m canceling baseball and softball out. because I guess they can be considered equiv­ alent sports. Two of the other sports have gender designations gymnastics and volleyball. Which I’m guessing means guys can't compete in MHSAA events. Football, ice hockey, and wrestling on the boys side don’t technically say boys’ sports, so I guess that means girls have 16 sports they can compete in while boys have 14. I do even remember seeing some girts, whose shool doesn't offer girts’ soccer, play­ ing on the guys’ team. So “guys’” teams won’t be penalized for having girts, but “girts’”? There are always equity law suits going on. Is it time for the guys to get in on a cou­ ple more sports? Allen at 125, and a 13-6 decision by Mike McKeown over Chad Ferguson at 130. Hastings came back with Rowse scoring a pin of Josh Bowerman in 33 seconds at 135, Ryan Ferguson scoring a 3-1 decision over Ryan Fletke at 140. Lipstraw pushed the Saxoc. lead to 33-18 with a pin of Brian Cuneo in 3:28 of the 145pound match, and Scott Redmah gave Hastings three more points with a 5-3 deci­ sion over Kalani Garber at 152. TK’s Eric Reeder finished off the match at 189-pounds with a pin of Jackson Hoke at Hastings' Dan Blair (left) tries to bold onto the leg of Lakewood's Eddie Phillips in their 171-pound match Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) take. “They’ll win the regional, beating Stevensville-Lakeshore in the first round and then Allegan in the finals, then Gaylord or Petoskey in the quarterfinals, and then they’ll have to wrestle Lapeer (West) or Lowell in the semi’s." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 19.2004 — Page 11 Four tournament fifes won by County schools Hastings and Middleville's varsity wrestling teams come together at center court Saturday afternoon, after the Trojans won the O-K Gold tournament to share the overall conference title with the Saxons. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HHS and TK share O-K Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The line down the center of Middleville's high school gymnasium didn't mean much underneath the wrestling mats on Saturday, until the O-K Gold conference championship trophy was set on it On the right stood Middleville’s Trojans, who’d just won the league's tournament championship by 54.5 points over second place Hastings. On the left stood the Saxons who beat the Trojans 29-28 in their league dual meet in early January. The Saxons won the last two O-K Gold tro­ phies. while the Trojans had won the previous 12 in the O-K Blue. The two teams hud just one trophy to share. A few of the wrestlers smiled. A few of them glared. “If you’ve got to share a trophy with some­ body. at least its a quality team like Middleville.” said Hastings coach Mike Goggins. “Sometimes quirky things can hap­ pen where you have to share one with a team that got lucky in a dual or something." “The two best teams in die conference, and two of the best in the state in terms of wins. It’d be nice if we could share it Wednesday.” The Saxons had two champions Saturday, and ftmsbed iqi^iqp four in 13 weight class- TK had tfxmdividiia! conference champi­ ons and six runner-up finishes Saturday. All 14 Trojan wrestlers medaled in the top four. “We won some big matches today.” said Trojan coach Tom Lehman on Saturday. Trojans and Saxons met in five of the 14 championships, with TK winning four of the five. TK senior Mike McKeown closed out his conference wrestling career with his fourth conference championship by topping the Saxons' Chad Ferguson with a pin in 2:38 of the 130-pound final. The Saxons' Matt Lipstraw beat TK’s Brian Cuneo in the 145-pound final with a pin in 2:29. Hastings* other champion was Rusty Burgdorf at 103. who pinned TK’s Brett Tinker at 5:17 of their semifinal match, then put Caledonia’s Justin Maxim on his back at 1:25 in the championship. Other championship matches between the Saxons and the Trojans saw Mike Gurski of TK top Jeff Allen 8-7 at 125. TK’s Kalani Garber beat Scott Redman 10-6 at 152. and the Trojans* Josh Bowerman win over’ Hastings* Richard Harper when he had to default due to injury at 135. Lucas Covey (215). Jake Armour (275), RJ Morgan (112), Ryan Ferguson (140), and Dan Blair (171) each finished third for the Saxons, while Sieve Care (119) and Kyle Quada (160) mrdalnd wfcautti. , The Trojans finished with a team total of 236 points, ahead of Hastings with 181 J, Byron Center 111, Caledonia 88.5, Wyoming Park 81.5, and Wayland 63. Justin Lewis won the title for TK at 119, as did Dayne Fletke at 160. Trojans finishing second were Eric Reeder at 189, Adam Loveless 215, Matt Potter 275, and Andrew Reeder at 171. “I’m not surprised.” said Goggins. “We knew they would be tough to beat in an indi­ vidual tournament. We would have liked to have won. but they’re a great team too. They beat us at our tournament, and at Allegan. I’m not disappointed with the way we wrestled at alL” The Trojans anu Saxons will both be at Vicksburg for Individual Districts on Saturday. Wednesday’s district tournament at Lakewood was the third time in a week, the Saxons had been together, but last week Wednesday the pair took on the best the O-K White had to offer at Lowell. The Saxons suffered their only dual meet loss of the regular season when they were knocked off by Lowell 47-16. Hastings start­ ed the crossover matches by beating Spana 37-35. The Trojans beat the Red Arrows 35-25. and also topped the Spartans 45-12. ‘jj'i ..n'lfoni: ■ i CAAC win too exciting for Vikes Lakewood’s vanity wrestling team picked it up the whole day. It wasn’t our best per- up its first major title of the year on Saturday by winning the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3’s league meet, and tak­ ing the team’s fifth consecutive conference title. Lakewood had 13 medalists in the 14 flights and four individual champions. The Vikings had wrestler in the finals in 11 flights total, and beat second place Fowlerville 201.5 to 1415. Haslett finished third with 114.5 team points, Williamston was fourth at i 10. and DeWin was fifth with 91. A weigh-in controverrey bad everyone buzzing, and gave the meet in the Lakewood High School Gymnasium a little extra edge. “It was too emotional of a day,” said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. Tf it had been a dual or something for an hour and a half it would have been great, but we couldn’t keep formance.” The four Viking individual champions on Saturday were Mike Gregory at 103, Mike Leiby 119, Jeff Vander Boon 140, and Brandon Carpenter at 152. Gregory defeated Fowlerville’s Kyle Mead in the final with an 8-5 decision, after pinning Al Seabrook from Haslett in 1:34 in the semi­ finals. Leiby also scored a pin in the semifinals at 119, before topping Bobby Gantz of Fowlerville with a 10-0 major decision in the flight championship. VanderBoon scored a major decision in his 140-pound final match against Nick Haas of DeWitt, after easily reaching the champi­ onship with a pin of Fowlerville’s Justin Sheldon in 23 seconds. In the 152-pound flight Carpenter had to win three matches, but the first two took less Bath 88, Saranac 48. Morrice 41, Potterville 41. and Webberville 37. The Biackhawks and Eagles had to share the league championship overall. “Some of the kids pulled some upsets," said Lion coach Chris Ricketts. “They went in ready to work, and used a little luck and a lit­ tle skill.” Valley had three individuals finish in first place in their flight, and five wrestlers finish in second place. Ben Boss continued his outstanding season DK grabs a share of KVA crown with win at tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg was the only team to place a wrestler in each of the 14 weight classes Friday night in Paw Paw at the KVA champi­ onship,. The Panthers made lhe most of their oppor­ tunity and won the meet by 7.5 point, over second place Paw Paw. The Redskins were the only team to beat DK in league duals this season, so the two teams abate the overall league title. “It’s better than nothing. At least we came out on top once." said Delton senior Jim Sweat. It's a big turn around from the team that had trouble Tilling its line-up a year ago. “We've got more kids, a new conch, every­ body s gotten a liule outer and we stepped it up." sasi Sweat, who improved his season ■ econi lo 36-1 by taking the 189-pound title than two minutes. He scored a pin of Williamston’s Brad Bengstoa in 31 seconds, then in Lhe semi's stuck De Win’s DJ Drager in 1:09. Carprenter then scored a 12-3 major decision against Thomsas McCormick of Haslett in the flight finals. Lakewood’s second place finishers were Scott Blocher at 112, Evan Terry 125, Brandon Terry 130, Alex Phillips 160, Eddie Phillips 171, Adam Fyan 189, and Alan O’Donnell at 215. The two third place finish­ ers for Lakewood were Nathan Shoup at 145 and Cody Dupont at 275. Individual districts for the Vikings are this Saturday at Coldwater, along with Battle Creek-Harper Creek, Battle Creek-Lakeview. Chelsea, Coldwater. DeWitt, Dexter, Eaton Rapids, Fowlerville, Haslett, JacksonNorthwest, Lansing-Waverly, Marshall, Mason, and Parma-Western. Lions the suprise of SMAA tourney After finishing the regular season with a 5­ 3 SMAA dual meet record lhe Maple Valiev varsity wrestling team was sitting in fourth place, behind Dansville, Leslie, and 8-0 Olivet The Lions beat all three teams Saturday at Leslie in the SMAA league tournament and the six other teams in the league as well to earn the tournament championship. The Lions were first with 167.5 team points ahead of Leslie in second place with 147. Olivet 142, Dansville 116, Bellevue 104. Clayton Drewyor. John Hofcnan, Dustin Morgan, (from Mt) Jaaon tonDyk, and toe rest of toe Delton Kattogg varsity wresting squad cetobrato took Kalamazoo Vatey Association title Friday night at Paw Paw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton's Brett Dlseett (right) works on with the championship at the 140-pound weight class, as the little guys led the way for tripping up Parchment’s Miks Evans in the Lions. Justin Cook won the flight title at 125 and Joe Desrochers won at 130. Boss breezed through the first two rounds with a pair of pins, then dominated Bellevue's Andrew Brest in the championship taking a night at Paw Paw. the 125-pound consolation finals Friday (Photo by Brett with a pin of Peanfield's Carl Jones in the championship. Delton was actually hoping that Pennfield would win aa many matches as possible. DK finished with 165 team points ahead of Paw Paw with 1573. Pennfield 144. Parchment 85, and Galesburg-Augusta 78. Had Pennfield pesaed Paw Paw. Delton would have had the league tide all to itself. "1 found myself cheering for them after a while," said DK coach Rob Heethuis. But that was out of DK's control. What the Panthers could control were their opponents on the mat. Delton got first place finishes from Sweat, Dustin Morgan al 215. Eric Ryan 215. Clay Drewyor 160. anc Jason VanDyk at ms. r" ■ “Twelve guys plaarriggo depth was a key." Mid Heethuis. Jason Roc ,.u5) snd Tyk- Harris (140) each rinianeo secono lor DK. and Brendan Boyle (112), Brett Bissett U25). John Hohman (152), and Heath Kellogg (171). Every match mattered. "I told our 135 pounder, you got the team -eight points," said Heethuis. "We woo by 73." That 135-potmder is Jeremy Herington. . who won hia first match of the day with a pin in 1:29 against Parchment's Drew Pearson. Hsrris* opening round pin of Pennfield's Ben Mays waa the 100th victory of his career. The Delton fans had a congratulations sign already waiting for him in the stands. “Getting 100 wins was very exciting, but a team championship is belter," said Hanis. The Panthers are hoping to earn at least one more team championship this season. “Hopefully, we’re not done yet," said Heethuis. "Now the big stuff stare." Delton will be at Maple Valley High School tonight for the Diviaion 3 district toernamenL DK takes on Pennfield in the first round, while Maple Valley faces off against Parchment Wrestling starts al 6 pun. Delton has beaaen all three teams in the dis­ trict “I’m s little nervous about that one," said Heethuis of a possible meeting with Maple Valley in the finals. “We did beat them the first time, but that doesn't mean a lot It only lakes one or two marches to go the other way. We will have to be at our very best to come out of that one." Bremer) 15-0 tech fall. At 125. Cook also won his first two match­ es by pin, then topped Paul Thompson of Bellevue in the final 12-9. Desrochers had a bye in the first round then pinned Bellevue’s Thomas Brown in the semi's, before scoring a 5-2 decision over Bath's Dan Black in the championship. Scoring second place finishes for Valley were Raven Scuriock at 103, Tyler Greenfield 112. Jamie Corwin 119. Kevin Fassett 135. and Chris Morris at 171. The Lions now have to get ready for Thursday's Division 3 district tournament, which they are hosting. Valley will face Parchment in the first round, which begins at C p.m., while Delton Kellogg takes on Pennfield in the other semifinal. Delton has beaten all three teams in the dis­ trict in dual meets this season. Ricketts thinks the Lions' inexperience might have actually helped them a little at Leslie Saturday, and maybe it could do the same this week. ‘These kids are young and don’t know the difference, and that’s okay. You get too smart, The Lions’ Tyler Greenfield (left) finished as the runner-up Saturday in the 112- pound weight class at the SMAA championships in Leslie. (File photo by Perry Hardin) and you figure out you shouldn’t be winning all of these matches." After tonight’s team duals, the Lions will be wrestling in the Individual Districts at the mat in their battle for third place at 135 pounds Friday at the KVA championships Hamilton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK's Jeremy Herington (top) and Pennfield's Paul Geren prepare to tumble towards �Pag, 12 - Thursday. Fabruwy 1», 2004 - Th* HaaSnga Banner Broncos buck Valley at the buzzer by Brett Bremer Spons Editor Losing on a buzzer beater is one thing, but its even worse when you’re opponent gets an open lay-up a* time expires. Maple Valley fell Tuesday night, when Bellevue’s Kyle Hill found room along the left baseline and sprinted for a lay-in just before the buzzer souded at MVHS to put his Broncos ahead 54-52. The Lions had led by as many as eight points in the third quarter, but Bellevue came beck to take its first lead since leading 21-20 midway through the second quarter at the midway point of the fourth. A three fell for the Broncos to give them a 45-44 lead. Derek Ripley banked in a free throw soon after to tie the game again at 45, but then Bellevue changed the flow of the game. The two teams had rased up and down the floor all night, with the Lions getting good penetration from Dustin Mead and strong post play out of Jason Beardslee and Josh Bursley. The Broncos rushed up shot after shot from the outside, but did well enough at the free throw Ijne and with a few timely offensive Maple Valley’s Dustin Mead fades away from Bellevue’s Robbie Simons and scores Ihesday Trios Finklers Contract Sewing 15-5; Trouble 13­ 7: Kenny Lee Builders 12-8; CB's 12-8; Bob's Grill 11-9; Teen 11-9. Cook Jackson 10.5-9J; 3 Blind Mice 9-11; Seeben Amo Body 8-12; Shirley's Chuckwagon 7-13; Gotta Gals 7-13; Ute New Gals 4.5-155. Hgh Gaw* Series-S.Vandenburg 237­ 636; C. Mack 174-517; K. Howell 196; L Davis 186-507; J. Mann 151; T. Franklin 155; J. Rice 158; D Seeter 159, A Hall 190; R. Milla 166; J. Clements 168; L. Tremble 171; D. Harding 174; J. Conga 200-525; C. Thayer 164; T. Redman 168; M Slater 156; P. Ramey 175; R. Brammel 189. J. Philips 171; T. Brown 169. K. Carpenter 211-526; L. Porta 199-540; B. Hayes 188; S. Snide.-166; T. Walla 158. Wednesday PAL Mace Pharmacy 57; Bowling Bags 52; Hair The one-two scoring combination of sen­ iors Drew Whitney and Tyler Tuthill finally clicked on the same night as Hastings edged out Pennfield in overtime Tuesday night 65­ 62. Tuthill finished with a team high 24 points, white Whitney poured in 21. Both knocked down five three-pointers in the contest Joey Aspmall gave the Saxons some help from closer to the basket in the overtime, where he was four of four from the free throw line to help the Saxon* seal the win after los­ ing a lead in the final second of regulation. Aspinall finished the night with ten points. A Pennfield three-pointer in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter tied the game at 58. after the Saxons had a ten point tend early in the period. Hastings came out slow to start the night and trailed by 10 points in the first quarter, but fought brick to take a two-point half-time lead, A good run by the Saxons to start the fourth pushed it to double-digits. The win pushed the Saxons' overall record Care Center 48; Eye and Em 46; Seebers 44; Girrbach's 39; RR St Mill 38. Women's High Gaines and Series - E. Dunham 186-528; D. Seeber 191-508; P. Freeman 163-455; J. Leo 156-407: G. Denny 147-375; R. Murphy 176: B. Hathaway 171; R. Murrah 161; J. Kasintky 156; B. Moore 153. Sunday Night Mixed Hu-N-Miss 69; 4 Horsemen 63; Gutter Di ten 55; Red Dog 54; Russ-N-Us 52; Thee Froggen 51; Thunder Alley 49; Sandbaggers 47; Barlow Florist 47; Croc Hunters 46; Sunday Snoozers 46; Whateva 45; Funky Bowlers 44. Wonwm Hteh Gaaaes and Series - S. Keefer 212-584: M. Snyda 189-527; E. Hammontree 198-527; M. Simpwc 190-487; C Milter 164­ 448; L. Rents 202-446; K. Wendorf 159-386; H. Gleason 127-356; C. Oakley 128-350; B. Vugteveen 165; K. Craven 140; J. Giar 123. Mans High Gaaaes aad Series - C. Sanborn 258-704: R. Guild 266-695; B. Rentz 226-618; S. Sanborn 244-552; J. Shoebridge 208-491; M. Vugteveen 178-480; R. Wendorf 179-474; J. Shoebridge 213; M. Snyda 187; S. Lambert 180;M. Krdda 172 ■ entire game. The two things it scorn like we try and pride ourselves on. (rebounding and defense) and we didn't do very well wiur either one." said Webb Adam Lampbere led Maple Valley with 18 points, while tvnin Mead had 17 points and 7 assists in the contest Josh Bursley added 11 points, and Dustin Jones had nine points and four steals. The Lions have another league contest tomorrow when they travel to take on Bowienttcs Kent Oil A Propane 58-34; Viking 57-34; NBT 56-36; Dean's Dolls 54-38; Hecker Agency 50.5-41.5; Railroad Street Mill 44.5- ■ from KVA play 475; Carlton Center Balldaring 38-54. Gaad Gamas and Sates - C Hurless 153; B. Hathaway 169468; S. Merrill 174-467; S Dunham 163-441; P. Fowter 139-408; J. Hamilton 195-507; B. Maker 167-494; D. Snyda 194-528; J. Peaeagill 162-391; J. Rice 164-469: T. Thornton 166-468; C. Mugridge 201-551; uMerer 15M31;J. lteO.138-376; S VanDenburg 204. Sauter 0tlm a i Pin Pals 54-34; Wtrti Friend* 525-355; Jesiek 52-36; Wieland's 515-365; 4 B's 50-38; Number 1 Senior 4939. Nath’s Harem 46-42; King Pint 43-45; Kuempel 42.5-45.5; Early Risers 415-465; Butterfingers 385-495; MM’t 37-51; Friends 32-56; Sun Risen 265­ 615. Women-1 Gaad Gone* mi Sestet - G. Otis 194-501; B. Burnt 148-396; T. Walka 191-446; D. Keller 165-420; R. Murphy 193; J. Gaapa 203-578; E Ulrich 181-488; A Lethcoe 174­ 436; E Dunham 177-442; S. Merrill 204-534; M. Kingsley 126-334; S. Patch 189-486; S. Patch picked up 4-10 split Men’s Goad Games and Series - R Nath 184-487; R Walka 181-502; R. Robbins 200­ 483; B. Braadt 169; D. Murphy 157; G. Waggooa 208-446; B. Woodmansee 161-448; W. Mallekoote 179. W Birman 186-474; L. Brandt 223-536. to 4-12 on the season, and Hastings is hoping to improve on its 1-10 O-K Gold record when it visits Caledonia tomorrow night. The Saxons recorded their tenth league kxs last Friday in an 81-41 defeat at Holland Christian. The Maroon* bad a quick double-digit lead in the fin quarter, where they outscored the Saxon* 24-11. Holland Christian it* lead to 56-31 by the end of the third quarter. Whitney hod 21 point* for lhe Saxon*, including a perfect six of six night from the charity stripe, but it wa* more than triple the total of any of hi* teammate*. Josh Maura was next with six points, which came on two three-point baskets. The Class B Diatria draw wa* revealed Wednesday morning, and the Saxons have an opening round date with the Blue Devils from Gull Lake on Tuesday. March 9. at 7 pjn. at Lakewood. Middleville will be waiting to take on the winna of that game March 11 in the district semifinals. The championship game will be held on March 13. Delton scores Dansville Friday. two of his eight first half points on Tuesday night. (Photo by B«ett Bremer) 'Iteroday Mixed TVCCU 20-12; Hastings City Bank 2012; Woodmansee Sawmill 16.5-15.5; Consumers Concrete 16-16; Woodland Sales 13-19; Yankee Zephyr 10.5-21 J. Men's High Games A Series - S. Hausc 199; G. Haute 214; D. Morgan 223-527; B Woodmansee 189. Women Y, High Games * Series - S. Beebe 208. rebounds to hang with Valley. With the score tied al 45, the Broncos posessed the ball for nearly a minute, working the ball around until they got a good shot attempt for Steve Ramon who buried a 3pointer with 2:36 left. The Lions tied the game back up al 52 with 12 seconds left on a nice drive and dish. by Mead to Beardslee. but couldn’t stop Hill’s last second drive. Beardslee led the Lions with 17 points, while Mead added 11. Dustin Jones finished with eight points. It was the second consecutive loss for the Lions in the SMAA. On Friday night the Lions fell 80-72 at Leslie. The Blackhawks took a 14-point lead into the half and Maple Valley was never able to get baui into the game, the eight point end­ ing margin was as close as things got MWe didn’t pUy weH,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “We struggled offensively, our shots wouldn’t fall, and we didn’t play well defen­ sively." The Blackhawks played the up tempo style of basketball that the Lions like to play, and Maple Valley couldn’t keep up. "They really attacked us offensively and defensively," said Webb. “They got easy bas­ kets because we didn’t get back defensively. It was easy for them to score it seemed like." It wasn’t too hard for the Blackhawks to get the ball when shots weren’t falling in either. The Lions only had 16 rebounds in the Saxons get a pair of twenty point displays at Pennfield Mike inn Matii tips a shot towards the hoop In the first half Tuesday night against Otsego. (Photo by Party Hardin) Delton Kellogg's vanity boys' basketball team is closing in on a aew season goal. The Panthen picked up two non-teague wins in lhe last week to improve their overall record to 7-8. and can reach the 500 mast by beating Galesburg-Augusta for the second time this season on Friday. DK dominated Otsego on Tuesday night. 73-53. Kris Ogfesbee led the Pmrtben with 14 points, three rebounds, six aaaiats. and two steal*. Nathan Frodl added 13 points for DK. in a contest where each of die Panthen sensed Last Wednesday against Bellevue the Pacthen scored a 53-37 victory. Brandon Link continued his solid play down the stretch, leading DK with 11 points rod 14 rebounds. “He did an outstanding iob rm die glass tonight," snd Delton coach Mike Mohn. “He's r11] ninujiig imu Fir n~ n am1 inning 1 |ih, some good bmhabaB." ■ Farrell and Todd Champion each added seven points for the Panthers. DK's defense was on, holding the Broncos to just five points in the second quarter, aad only Tive more in the thud. . “Defensively we kind of shut them down." said Mohn. “Part of that was their thootmg fell off in the second half, but I think part of that was became we woe out dsere guarding them too." Alter Friday night's contest in Delton, the Panthers win visit Schoolcraft on Tarsday. The Class B Diatria draw was done on Wednesday morning, and Dehoo will take on the boat Lakewood Vikings Monday. March 8 at 7 p.m. The winna will meet Allegan Wednesday, March 10. in the semifinal round. GuU Lake takes rm Hastings in the otha open­ ing round game, with the winna taking on Middleville in die semi's. ggiWSkOPEN HOUSE Z Il for Ken Kidder’s L W* BIRTHDAY Y Saturday, February 21 AJ WSMSSiS 3-4 p.m. at ft. Business Sites as low as $300 4M7 Wood School Rd. i. k If unable to come, cards can be sent ^f|y to 5100 Wood School M. MgA CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The March 8 Carlton Township Board Meeting has been changed to March 1 at 7 p.m. Call Deb at 948-4043 or e-mail buttonbug@iispwest.com The February 24,2004 regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall, 2461 Health Road, Hastings, Ml OFFICE BUILDINC FOR SALE BV OWNER NOTICE ■Price Reduced* • $158,900 505 East Railroad Street Haashga city um»* __________ Owners Moving Into Naw FacMty__________ THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION­ I HI ERS IS SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO COMPLETE A TERM ON THE AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD. THE VACANT POSITION MUST BE FILLED WITH A PERSON WITH AGRI CULTURAL INTERESTS. Over 4000 sq. It totally remodeled office building. (8) sep­ arate offices, kitchen area, bathroom, lobby, huge confer­ ence area and 2000 eq. fl al shop/storage. EXCELLENT FOR REAL ESTATE OR INSURANCE OFFICE Hi-speed cable. (5) phone lines. central air, (2) city lots. 3 Phase Power in shop. Thomapple R ver frontage. Still time to pick your own extenor colora! Cail 945-1771. w APPUCATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRF DAY. FEBRUARY 20, 2004. 0,H,ra Dolton senior Kris Oglesbee rises above thr Otnego defense lor a pair of hi* teum high 14 points on Tuesday night in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19. 2004 — Page 13 DK spikers win one in the league No one at Delton Kellogg seems to remem­ ber the last time the Panther varsity volleyball team won a league match in the KVA. DK athletic director Mike Garvey knows its been at least five years. However long the streak, it came to an end last Wednesday when the Panthers scored a 15-12.15-7,14-16,15-10 over Hackett. “They played well. They were intense, ’i was a real good match," said Delton coach Kelly Yoder. “We did a lot of attacking, passed well, and served well." After taking the first two games. Hackett started to charge in game three. The Fighting Irish jumped ahead 10-5 in game three. “The momentum kind of shifted al the beginning of game three, but we came back.” Danielle Boyce (center) blasts a shot back over the net is teammates Roxann Huisman (11) and Alex Culbert (8) watch on last Wednesday night at Kalamazoo Hackett. (Photo by Linda Boyce) YMCA of Barry County Adull Basketball League Bell 69; Flexfab 60 vs. Drill Team 86; Phillips 66/Taco Bell 80 vs. Flexfab 74; Hastings Family Dentistry 39 vs. Barber 54. A League Yellow Team........................................ 8-0 Hastings Family Dentistry............. 6-3 Blair's Landscaping......................... 4-3 Wireless Wonderland ....................... 3-4 Blarney Stone..................................... 2-7 Barbers..................................................2-8 Barry Comity YMCA 2804 Women's V-Tec B League Drill Team............................................. 8-1 Varney Construction........................ 5-2 BO's......................................................3-2 Presbyterian Church........................ 5-3 Barry Auto/Richies...........................2-5 Phillips 66/Taco Bell .......................2-6 FlexFab..................................................0-8 Game Results - Blarney Stone 60 vs. Blair Landscaping 73; Presbytenan Church 67 vs. Drill Team 77; BO's 72 vs. Phillips 66/Taco voueymu scores ..................................................360 Sappanos.......................................... 26-10 Hastings Orthopedics.................. 18-18 Curves................................................ 15-21 Viking..................................................9-21 Flexfab................................................4-32 Barry Comity YMCA 2804 CoEd Volleyball Scons Smudge............................................... 30-6 Relativity ........................................ 26-10 Hastings Mfg.................................... 19-17 Flexfab..............................................16-20 You Guys Serve............................ 13-23 Miss Fits............................................ 5-31 Saxon Sports Shorts ---- * W - - -«*4 - MKKHe SCnCMN WrCSUWlg Brisboe. Wesley Semler. Brandon Vanhomen. The Hastings Middle -School wrestling team opened their season last week by defeat­ ing Wayland 72 - 36. Winning by pins for the Saxons were Man Watson. John Feldpausch. Ricky Mathis. Darrin Hoffman, Josh Bare, Chris James. Cory Jewett. Greg Woodmansee, Canon Letot, and Kevin Schantz. Winning on injury default was Mason Trumbull, and winning on a void was Tim Stillson. Winning on pins in the exhibition round were Josh Lemon. Andrew Bolton. Brett Woodmansee and Casey Goodenough. On Tuesday night, the team increased their dual record to 3-0 after winning marches against New Hall and Gull Lake. First they defeated New Hall 87-18 Scoring pins against New Hall were: Garret Harris. Jewett. Greg Woodmansee. Watson, Feldpausch. Mathis. Jordan Rambin. Tom McKinney and Trumbull. Winning on a decision was Bare, and win­ ning on voids were James. Letot. Stillson. Justin Pnrdun and Patrick Kelley. Winning in the exhibition round were Kevin Edger, Ryan Bosnia, Josh Wymer. Lemon. Patrick Zalewski, Brett Woodmansee and TJ Hoffman The Saxons then defeated Gull Lake 96-12. Winning on pins in the second match of the night were Jewett, Greg Woodmansee, Letot, Travis Trudgcon, Loren Smith. Feldpausch, Mathis, Rambin. Kelley. McKinney, Trumbull. Harris and James. Winning on voids were Stillson and Bare. Scoring wins in the exhibition round against Gull Lake were Bosnia. Trent > RUBy, !*<B8I! I ■ Oomlenaupk Hottei. and Nate Covey. Seventh Grade Volleyball The Saxons seventh grade volleyball team lost a hard fought third game with Middleville last Thursday. 8-15.15-4.15-1Z Leading serving scorers for the Saxons were Nicole Frantz with ten points, Alex Degoa with five. Nikkie Davis four, and Suzanne Gillihan three. The girls opened their season February 10 against Godwin Heights and fell in all three games. 15-5.154). 15-2. The team made 32 successful passes, 12 sets, and lhe highlight of the night was a kill by Degoa. Frantz was the team's top server with three points, and Gillihan ha-1 two. Eighth Grade VoUeybaB The Saxons eighth grade volleyball team opened its season 0-2. Last Thursday, the Saxons fell to Middleville in three games. 15-7,8-15,15-5. The leading server for Hastings was Ashley Eerdmans with a seven point scoring blast in the third game. Other match point total serv­ ing leaders for the Saxons were Brianna Ginbach with six points. Allison Hodges 4. Leslie Pumford 3. and Molly Koutz 2 Hastings opened it's season Ferbruary 10 with a 5-11 win over Godwin Heights in game one. but then fell in the next two 15-5. 15-4. Leading scorers on the night for Hasitngs were Hannah Wood with eight points, and Ginbach with four. Wood was also the team leader in assists, followed by Tara Pleshe. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2004 March Board of Review ot the City of Hastings wifi convene March 2nd and 5th from 9:00 am. to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., also March 4th from 1fl0 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan. tor the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 2004 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value aaoigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by totter. Taxpayers wish­ ing to appear in person, ptease telephone 945-2468 for an appotofrnsnt Tentative factors tor real property assessments in the City of Hastings wfl bo as follows: RATO: FACTOR COMMERCIAL................................................a............. 45.03 INDUSTRIAL ...................................................................50.00 RESIDENTIAL .................................................................47.92 1.1104 1.0000 1.0434 DEVELOPMENTAL ....................................................... 46 37 PERSONAL ..................................................................... 50.00 f.3732 1.0000 Everil Manshum City Clerk, Treasurer Finance Director said Yoder. Delton eventually tied game three at 10 before falling in the end. but the come back had the Panthers rolling again and they were able to close things out in game four. “We were pretty much in control of the fourth game," said Yoder. Shanna Tamminga led the Panthers with 13 kills, 11 blocks, and two aces on ten service points. Alex Culbert had 21 assists, 13 kills, and five blocks, for the Panthers who are now 14- 13-5 overall. In non-league action Monday night at .Schoolcraft the Panthers picked up a 15-11, 15- 11 win over the Eagles. "We had some good senes, but we didn’t even attack the ball very hard. We didn’t have Woes in the passing game weaken entire Saxon attack Charlotte quickly put a stop to a hot start by the Saxon vanity volleyball team on Tuesday Outstanding serving by Lisa Noteboom gave the Saxons a 5-0 lead early in game one against the Orioles “I started to think, oh my gosh, this could be our game,** said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. "The highlight was an awesome block from Jamie VanBoven and Katie Lawrence, probably the best block they've had all season." But the Saxons never scored again in the first game, falling 15-5 then krt the second 15-3. “There are just some teams that are clearly better than your own team, and I think that was Charlotte," said McMahon. “They went right over our blockers, right up and over. Their hits were straight down in the middle of the court, very difficult to dig." When they were able to dig out the Oriole shots, the Saxons had just as much trouble try­ ing to pass them to their setter Lawrence. She finished the game with 10 assists. “She averages 20 or 25 assists," said McMahon. “The fact that she only had ten let's you know that something was very, very off last night." Noteboom had two aces for the Saxons, and VanBoven led the offensive attack with six kills. “She hit the ball very well," said McMahon of VanBoven who was the Saxons best weapon against the size and strength of Charlotte. ► *!>’•’ ' “Jamie is a very-epfifet and reserved player,” said McMahon. "I think ’die wants to be like some of the bigger hitters, but she's just a sophomore. She’s just not quite there yet, but I think she will be." McMahon didn't think that South Christian was clearly the better team last Thursday when her Saxons faced the Sailors in O-K Gold action. But South clearly played better on that night, topping Hastings 15-4,15-11. “The first thing is passing the ball to the set­ ter," said McMahon. “When that’s off, the set­ ter struggles to set the ball, and then the hitters struggle to hit the ball." That's what happened to the Saxons all through game one. Strong serving and a solid blocking effort helped the Saxons turn things around in game two, but it still wasn't enough NOTOE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having bean made to foe condktona of a cartton mortgage executed on July 2, 1999, by Kenneth L Hamp and June M. Hamp, as husband and wife, aa Mortgagors, to MtonStreet Savings Dans, roo, as Mortgagee, ano wrwen mortgage was recorded In foe of■oa of the Ragtoter of Poods tor Barry County, MtaNgan on July 7. 1999, aa Document No. 1032180, and a Mortgage executed on October 22. 2002, by Kenneth L Hamp and Juno M. Hamp, huaband and wife, aa Mortgagors, to MtonSfroto Savings Bank, FSB, aa Manages, which mortgage was recorded in foe office of the Register of Deeds fcr Barry County, MtaNgan on October 24,2002, as Document No. 1090063 (ooitecevoty mo Mongegos/, on wnten Mongagen; there to claimed to bo indebtedness, as defined by foe Mortgagee, duo and unpaid in foe amount of Seventy Ono Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Three and 14/100 Dolaro (871,823.14), aa of foe dato of this notice, inducting principal and interest, and other coats secured by foe Mortgagee, no auk or proceeding at law or to equity having bean insti­ tuted to recover the dsbts, or any pert of the debts. secured by the Mortgagee, and foe powers of sale to foe Mortgagee having become operative by rea­ son of foe defaults. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 18,2004, at 1 DO o'clock to foe afternoon, at foe Courthouse. 220 Waal State Street Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hokting foe Circuit Court tor foe County of Barry, there wff be offered tor safe and eoid to foe highest bidder, at public safe, for foe purpose of satisfying foe unpaid amount of foe indebtedness duo on foe Mortgagee, together with legal coats and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located to Barry County, Michigan, described to foe Mortgagee m fokows: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 7 OF HJ. KENFIELD'S ADDITION TO THE W LAGE NOW CITY. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9, Commonly known as 501 S. Dtobfe St. Hastings. Michigan. The length of the redemption period w« be six (6) months from the date of foe sale, unteas deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case foe redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from lhe date of such sate. Dated: February 19.2004 Matostreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey, Esq. MBsr, Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3/11) many kills. 1 don’t know bow we did it." said Yrder. Culbert led Delton with only three kills on the night, Tamminga had two. and Roxann Huisman had one. for six total as a team. Despite a sub-par performance, the Panthers built a quick 8-2 lead in game one and kept going until they had the victory. “It was just not pretty" said Yoder, “but I told the girls, a wins a win." The Panthers had to be at the top of their game last night in another KVA battle against Pennfield. This Saturday, Delton will host the entire league for the KVA tournament begin­ ning at 8 a.m. LEGAL NOTICE MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAM VRLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICt AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: THaaafe may be Saxon Kelsey Howell squats down to dig a shot by the Sailois last Thursday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) to get by the Sailors who are 6-0 in the O-K Gold. “It was nice that some people got in who don't always get in, and they did a pretty good job," said McMahon. Jackie Krouse led Hastings with four kills, and Jodi Jolley had two aces. Lawrence finished with 13 assists. "My guess is that coming in, they had in their minds that South Christian is in first place and undefeated and thought they were a team that could not be beaten. And that does­ n’t make sense, because we play some of our best matches against the best teams," said McMahon. Whatever the reason, lhe Saxons who are 2­ 4 in the league have to find a way lo get back on track before hosting Byron Center in the Parents' Night contest tonight. The Bulldogs are tied for second with Wayland in the league. Both have 5-1 conference marks. The Saxons are currently tied for fourth with Middleville and Caledonia, but both the Fighting Scots and Trojans got lhe better of the Saxons when they met in conference con­ tests this year. Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THM HRM • A DEff COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATOH WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PLRPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. the condMore ol a mortgage made by Edmund P. Fellner, a married man and Ranee L. Feltner, his wire, orumai 11 mi iu< of IndtonapoKs, mi 2002, and recorded merit 1091005, to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty­ Eight Thousand Seven Hundred One And 86/100 Dollars (8128.701.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and providad. notice s herebygiven that said mortgage wti be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 4. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township ot Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ot land to Section 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11 and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of said Section 11: thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 434 feet along foe center of Cobb Road for the True Place Beginning; thence West 440 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11: thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 155 feet: thence West 673 feet parallel with the South line ot Section 11; thence North 00 degrees West 398 feet parallel with >hs East Una of Section 10 and 433 feet Westerly therefrom; thence East 1114.6 feet to the centertine of Cobb Road; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 243 feet to the place of beginning. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29. 2004 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank ol Indianapolis 30400 Telegrapb Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File J012127F01 mmri MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to foe condktona of a mortgage made by Michael L Secord and ShMay Secord. huebend and wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 11, S002. and recorded on February 22. 2002 to instrument 1075368. to Barry county records, Mkftgan, on «Mch mortgage foero to claimed to be due al foe date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One And 73/100 Do«ars (8122,481.73). betodhg Internet at 8.875% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and foe statute in auch case mode and pro­ vided. nodoe to hereby given that said mortgage win bo torectosed by a aate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at puMc vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on March 18,2004. Said premises an situated to Township ot Irving. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are deocribed os: Thai port of foe Southwest IM, Southwest 1M, Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 911.73 feet along foe West fine of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407.73 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1M; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 96 seconds East 248.64 feel along the East hne ot said Southwest 1/4 Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 54 seconds West 657.86 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 feet thC'06 North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 860.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor Solomon Road. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from foe dato of such safe. Doted: February 12. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Rte F007511F02 __ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BALE Default having bean made to foe terms and oondteona of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L ANDERS, huaband and wife, of 536 E. Madison. Hastings, Ml 49058, Mortgagor; to MAI Bank. FSB, 180 North Executive Drive, BrooMalo, WI 53004. Mortgagee; dated February 25,2002, and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan, on Mwch 5,2002, at Instrumant No 1075958. on which mortgage there is daimad to be due at foe date of this notice, for principal foe sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six and 45/100 Dolaro (8100,886.45). plus interest, from the date of this notice, until paid, at foe rate of seven and 97/100 (7.97%) per year. And no auk or proceeding a! law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover foe debt secured by the mortgage or any port thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of foe rnwar ot safe contained to the mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan to such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at one o'clock (1W) in foe afternoon, local time, the mortgage be forecfoood by a safe at public auction, to the highest bidder, at foe east door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan (that being foe buldtog where the Circuit Court tor Barry County is held), ot foe premtoes described to foe mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nec­ essary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid.-on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.9%) par year, and all legal coats, charges and expenses, including the attor­ ney tees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undereigned, necessary to protect Its interest to the premises. The premises are located to City of Hastings, Barry County. Miongan, ano are oesenoou as rooows. Lot 1 of Block 4 ol HJ. Kanfiekfs Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 37. Barry County Records. Parcel No. 08-55-240-028-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from tl. dato of such sate, to accordance wrth MCL 600.3240(8). unless the property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaM be thirty (30) days, as provided to MCL 6003240(10). Dated: January 27, 2004 MAIB«*.FS8 180 North Executive Drive Brookfield. WI 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON & SMITH By: Steven W. Moulton. (P-28282) 412 S. Saginaw St. Suite 300 Flint. Ml 48502 (810) 767-1520 okikm �Plot 14 — Thursday, February 19. 2004 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL HOTICES Hovce ur mungago ruttuoturv sera THE RRMM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT MQ TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WI OBTAM WAX BE NO FOR THAT PURPOM. PHAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PUROUBER8: Thte sate may be rescinded by too forodoeing mortgagee. In that event, your dasregoa, if any, chaff be limited eolely to the return at the bid amount tendered at ante, piua internet. MORTGAGE SALE - DotauN has been mode «n too condMona of a mortgage made by Jason Mead, a skigte man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Bacbunto Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, deled June 25,2001, and recorded on July 5,2001 In Instrument 1082534, In Barry county records, MKnrgan, on wncn mortgage mere is aairneo to do due at the dote hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thouaand Three Hundred Thirty-Ntoe And 96/100 Dolors (889.336.98). Including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and toe statute In such case made and proteded. nodco le hereby given that said mortgage will bo torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged promises, or some part oftoem, at pubfc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on March 25.2004. Said premteos are stated In City ot Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Souto 684 feet of toe East 550 loot of the Souffwreot IM of too Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Tbwn 3 North, Rango 9 West, excepting therefrom a parcel of tend aduated In too Boutoweet 1M of too Northwest 1/4ot Section 25, Tbwn 3 North, Range 9 Weal deecribed aa tofows: Commencing al too Wool IM pout of eaid section; thence East, along toe East and Waal IM too 898 teal to too place of beginning*, toonce North 267 toot; toonco East par­ aMato too East and Wool 1M too 200 toot; toonco Souto 267 tool to toe East and West 1/4 kne toonco Wool along said too 200 toot to too piaoo of beginning. Together wdh and subject to mutual pri­ vate oaaomonl tor Ingress, egress and pubic utiffiy purposes 86 toot wide 33 toot each side of a Icentortno of said Section 25, distant East a 800 tool from the Weal IM poat of said section 25; thence North 20 degress, East 300 toy from toe point of ondtog of eaid described centerilno. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from too dote of ouch solo. Dated: February 19,2004 For more h dm melton, please caN: FC X 248.593.1302 Trod A Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. . 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btoghem Farms. MkWgan 48025-5822 Rfed014868F0l NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBFP 3ELCV.’ IF YOU AtfE AGTiVc MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by lhe toredos*ng mortgagee In that event, your damages, li any. shall be limited solely to the return of toe bid amount tendered at safe. plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Detent has been made r toe oondHons of a mortgage mode by Stephen E. Curite and JR A Curite, hueband and wife, original mortgagors), to Union Bank and Trust Company. NX, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1983, and recorded on December 16, 1983 in Uber 257 on Page 153.^and sMgnsd by aaid Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc as aesigiss by an assignment doted July 1. 2001 recorded on July 15. 2002 in krwtrument 1083719. in Bony county records. McNgan, on which mort­ gage toere is claimed to bo due al toe date hereof toe sum of Twenty-Five Thouaand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine And 05/100 Dolors (825.839.05). inducing Interest at 133% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute In such case made and promoso, noeco is ncreoy grvsn mat swo mongage win bo torectoeed by a aate of toe mortgaged promises, or some part of toem, at pubfc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on March 11,2004. Said promtoes are situated in Township ol OrangovMo, Barry County, Michigan, and are dooerfced aa: The West ISO toot of too blowing oeecnpuon. a parcel or iano locateo m me Northwoot 1M of Section 15, Town 2 North. Range 10 WoeL Orangeville Township. Barry County. Mfchigen, *teecribed as: Beginning at a point which foe 2162.91 feet due Souto and 300.00 feet due East of too Northwoot comer of said Section 15; toonco due East 300.00 feet; thence due Souto par­ aM to too Weal Ine of aaid Section 15,345.50 feet to toe centeritoe of KeOar Rood: thence North 66 degrees 23 mtoutes 49 seconds West 329.96 feet along toe centeritoe of road; thence due North 208.13 foot to too point of beginning. The redemption period shaff be 12 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance wffh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 davs from too date of such sale. Doted: February 5.2004 For more Information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Rnomoyi ror Mortgage electronic negtstranon SyMeme, Inc 30400 TMegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 46025-5822 Rte F010489F01 (2-26) PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Regular mooting ceded to Order al 730 p.m. AH Board members and 4 guests present Pledge of Alogiance Approved minutes and Treasurers report for 1/04. Accepted Department reports. Motion to change budsl'cremabon fees JanuaryMarch $300*100. Motion to trade 2003 lawnmowers with FRmore Equipment. Motion to purchase a gas water heater for the ambulance station. Motion to purchase office furniture from Custer Office Environments. Adopted Resolution 04-02 Motion to proceed with the refinancing of sewer bonds tor SWBCSWA Approved February bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Reepectfuty submitted Debra Dewey-Perry Cleric Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor omsjm NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE I HIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate moy be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In toe* event, your damages, if any. shM be Imaedsoieiy to toe return of toe bid amount tendered at aate. piua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by George Reptogle and Jessica A. Reptogle, husbend and wNe. original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2001, and recorded on June 11, 2001 in Instru­ ment 1061272, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at toe date hereof toe sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 51/100 Dolors ($67,930.51). including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tool said mortgage wM bo foreclosed by a satetoe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubfc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM. on March 4. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Stock of HJ. Kenfiefo Addition to the Oty, for­ merly vilage. of Hastings, acoordtog to toe plat thereof as recordsd In Uber 1 of Plats, on Pago 9. □any uounry nocoras. i no rooompuon penoo snas bo 6 months from toe dote of such sate, unless oetsmsnoo aoanooneo m acooruance wen wkaa 600.3241a, in which case too redemption period shal bo M days from toe date of such sate. Dated: January 29. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 246^93 130? , . . irottA rralU»C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate8012466Fui NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Albert E. Milter DOB 05/18/1902. Settlor of the Afoert E. MMter Revocable Uvtog Trust established October 30, 2003. who lived at 217 Mqfe Street. Nashville, Michigan 49073. died 12/24/2003. CrodMors of the Settlor are notified that an claims against the trust wH be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Judith C. Singteton, named Trustee, at 230 North Mten Street. P.O. Box 216, Nashville. Michigan 49073, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice (Date: 2-19-04) omsw Notice Ot Mortgage Fofwciocuro Solo n«8 RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAN WKX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa aato may be reecindod by the totodooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, W any, ahaN bo Nmitod soteiy lo the return of too bid amount ten­ dered at aate. plua Moreet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark L. Alan, a single man and Sarah J. Fox. a single woman, original mortgagors), to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Midiigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 18,1999, and recorded on Juno 21, 1999 In instrument 1031498, Mid assigned by said Mortgage! to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 6, 1999 recorded on August 9. 1999 in instrument 1033624. in Barry county records, Micrwgan, on wmen mongage more <s claimed to be due at toe date hereof too sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four And 32/100 Dolan ($76,854.32). indudtog intorest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of aate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffi bo toroctoood by a sate of too mortgaged premtees, or some part of toom, at pub*:** vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse fo-Hastingc at IDO PM, on March 25.2004. Said premises are situated in City of Woodtend, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of toe Southeast 1/4 at Section 20, lbwn 4 North, nangs i west, oeecnooa as. oegnsng at a point on the South Sectton Ino Souto 88 degrees 08 min­ utes 15 seconds East 117231 toot Yom toe Souto 1/4 comer of Section 20; thence North 02 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds East 29333 toot; toonce Souto 88 degrees 08 minutes 15 seconds East 14830 tool; toonce North 02 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds East 336.70 toot; toonco South 88 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds East 154.72 toot along toe North Ino of toe Southwest IM of toe Southeast 1M of toe Southeast IM; toonce Souto 02 degrees 34 minutes 57 seconds Wsot 660.04 toot; toonce North 88 degress 08 minutes 15 sec­ onds Wsat 303.16 toot along too Souto Ine of Section 20 to too point of beginning. ino reoompeon penoo snas do ic monms rrom me dote of such sate. Doted: February 19,2004 For more information, ptoaae call: FC G 248393.1310 TVott A Trott, P.C. T ’<- ’ Par Bar* QflMMmcB ai'ttfeteo' Frimw est By merger to 1 Nationsbanc I tortgage 00400 Telegraph Ed Ste 200 Blnghsun Fcrme. Michigan 4L J25-5C22 Rte M014354F01 g » NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THB RRM18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAWED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE W ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in toe oondteons of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20.2001 and recorded April 9.2001 in Document Number 1057798, Barry County Records. Said mortgage Is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. its successors and assigns as nominee for Homestead USA, Inc. by assignment dated March 20. 2001 and record­ ed on April 9,2001 in Document Number 1057797, Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty and 45/100 Dotes ($118340.45) inducing interest at the rate at 7.625% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiD be toreefoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubfc venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 11. 2004. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Charteson Heights Addition No. 2, to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Pago 62 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untecs the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the safe in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there ia a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages. H any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated February 5. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. its successors and assigns as nomi­ nee tor Homestead USA. Inc . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 280 0051 owmm Pub: 2/5 - 3M THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTI NG TO COLLEC T A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE R ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may ba rescind­ ed by toe forectoeing mortgagee. In toot event, your damages, M any. shal bo ImOed solely to too return of toe bid amount tendered al sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Randy James Sharp, a single man, originii mortgagor(s), to HomoGokf, Inc., ■ Souto Carolina Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Juno 10,2002, and recorded on July 15,2002 in instrument 1083748, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank Ono. National Asaodalton. aa Trustee as seeignss by an aaaignment doted August 15,2002 recorded on February 24, 2003 in instrument 1098239, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage toere Is daknod io be duo st toe dato hereof toe sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Tteo Hundred Twsnty-Four And 26/100 Dolws ($9932436). indudtog intorest at 835% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w* bo foreclosed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of toom, at pubfc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on March 25.2004. Said premiaea are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of toe Northeast IM d section 32, Town 4 North, Ranfe 9 West described as: Commencing at the East 1M post of said Section 32: Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1011.00 Feet along toe East line of said Northeast IM, to toe centeritoe of State road: Thence North 72 Degrees 59 Minutes 20 Seconds West. 38036 Foot along toe center Ino of State Road to too point of beginning: Thence Souto 4 Degrees 36 Mtoutes 46 Seconds Wset 231.00 Feet Thence North 72 Degree! 59 Mtoutes 20 Seconds West 22535 Feet: Thence Souto 4 Degrees 36 Mtoutes 46 Seconds East 231.00 Feet: To too centeritoe of State Road thence South 72 Degrees 59 Mtoutes 20 Seconds East 22535 Feet along said centeritoe to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for State Road. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 6003241a. to which case the redemption period shaN be X days from toe dale ot such sale. Dated: February 19. 2004 For more information, please call; FC H 248.593.1300 Trott A Trott, P.C Attorneys For Bank One. National Association, as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4D14063F01 M Um UNNHl every weekl Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. STATE OF MK38GAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2904-23887-OE Estate of Leslie Leroy Sweeney. Dele of Birth; September 7.1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent Leslie Leroy Sweeney, who lived at 1007 Woodruff Rd.. Hastings, Michigan, dtod January3. 2004. CredMors too decedent are noMed tool al claims against toe estate wB be forever barred unteos pre­ sented to Roberta Sweeney, named personal rep­ resentative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court al 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the namod^ropoeed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the dste of publication of this notice. Dote: February 13,2004. Siegel. Hudson, Goo A Longstreet Bruce W. Goo (P23896) 807 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-3496 Roberta Sweeney 1007 Woodruff Rd. Hastings. Ml 49056 (269) 948-2975 (2/19) MORTGAGE BALE NOTICE THM MAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY NFOfMATlON OBTAMED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on December 11, 1998 by Rebecca Columbia, aa Mortgagor, to Hastings Cffy Bonk, a Mtahigsn bonk­ ing corporation, aa Mortgage*. The Mortgagee was recorded on December 22,1998 to too OBca of toe Register ot Deeds lor Bony County. Mktoigon, as Document Number 1022705, Al toe date of tote Notos toere to ctaknod to bo duo and unpaid on too Mortgage toe sum of Tteenty-ffvo Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 50/100 Dolors (825.44730). Noauffoprooeadtogs have been instituted to recover any part of the debt oacured by the Mortgage, and toe power of sale oontainod in too Mortgage has become opera* *vo by reaeon of such dotauff. On Thursday. March18. 2004. at ana o’clock in toe afternoon at too east door of too Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michfoan 49068. which to too play tor hoMtog mortgage satoa tor Bony County, Michigan, there wB be offered tor udo and sold to too Nghoct blddor, at pubfc aate, tor toe purpooo of satisfying too amounts of due and unpaid upon too Mortgage, together «4to too legal cools and changes of aate. indudtog attorneys’ toes dtowod by tow. too prop­ erty located in too Township of CoMeton, Barry County, Michigan, and daocribod in toe Mortgage asidfowiT . Commencing 898 toot East from North IM post. Section 36. Town 3 North, Rangs 7 West Cadtoton Township. Bony County. Mchlgan, toonce Souto to rona, monce rvonneasreny axxig me msi rona to a point where toe highway and MB Pond Intorsec*, mence west to piece oi oogavang. PP MO. 08-52 002-000-445-00. V ’ The redemption period shot be six (6) months from too Jate at sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of safe. Dated: February 10.2004 MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL A CUMMISKEY. P.LC. Attorneys lor Mortgagee By: Staven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave . NW. Suite 800 P.O. Box 306 Grand Rapids. Ml 48601-0306 616331-1700 (3H1) TKM OBTAMED WKX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTVYUSATTHENUMBSI BBXMf V YOU ARE Bt ACTIVE MU1MIV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALEj-Dotadt having been mads in too terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert, Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Equffiral Corporation, Mortgagee, doted too I3to day of September, 2001 and recorded in toe office of too fligtoter of Deeds, tor The County of Bony and State of Mtehigan. on too 26to day of September, 2001 in Instrument No. 1067188 ol Barry County Records, said Mortgage having bean aadgnod to Mortgage cieurorwc negtsuauon □ysrems, me., a* succoseors and assigns, as nominee lor Household Finance Corporation, Its successors and assigns, said Assignment having boon recorded on too 26th day of November, 2001, in Inetrumont No. 1070197, on which mortgage there is daimod to be due, at toe date of this notice, too sum of One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen A 43H00 (8137,616.43). aid no suit or proooodng a law or in equity having boon instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any port Now. therefore, by virtue of too power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on toe 25th day of March. 2004 at 1 DO o’clock p.m. Local Tkne. said mortgage will bo torectoeed by a sale at pubfc auction, to too highest bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being toe buldfog where the Circuit Court tor toe County of Barry is hold), of the premisos described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necesaary to pay too amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 930000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and exponeee, induing toe attorney tees slowed by tew, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the understood, nec­ essary to protect its interest in too premisos. Whkan said premises are described as fofcws: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Wage of Thomapple. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as fofcws. to wit Lol 46 of MiddtevBe Downs Addition No. 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof, aa recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 13. During the six (6) months immediately fofowing the sate, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property Is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, toe property may be redeemed during X days immedi­ ately fofowing the saL. Dated: 2/19/KT Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 cmlmw Pub: 2A9 - 3H8 STATE OF IBCMQAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DeoodMifs Estate FILE NO. 2004-23612 DE Estate of WINSTON H. WALTERS, JR., Deceased Date of birth; July 11.1934. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Winston H. Waffire, Jr., who Ived at 184 E Htatary Road. Battte Creek. Michigan dtod Auguot 09, 2003. Creditors of too decadent are noMed tool al claims against toe estate wB bo terovor barred untosa preeanted to Linda L Bunner, nweod per­ sonal repraoenteffvo or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to boto the prabote court cl 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49068 and toe named/propoood personal repreeentaffve wffhto 4 months after the date of pubfcation of tola nofoe. Mktoaol C. Jordan (Pl 5600) 142 W. Van Buren Street Battte Creek. Ml 49017 (269)962-9591 UndaLBumer 184 E. Hickory Rd. Battte Creek. Ml 49017 MG TO COLLECT A DBt ANY BM0RMAT1ON WEOBTABtWffXBEUBSJFORTHATPUBPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BGjOW V YOU ARC Bl ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa oMa awy bo roasted your OanregM, If any, the return of Sm Ho a MORTGAGE Dotauff haa boon made in toe mortgagors), to Amorffirst Rnonctel Corporofon, April 27,1988 in instrument 1028719, and aoalgned recorded on June 14,1M9 in instrument 1031089, In Barry county records. MkHgon, on which mort- Hundred Ei^ty And 54/100 Dolaro (811638034), inciudtog interact at 73% par annum. ___ Under ths power at sate oontainod in said mortgage Much 25,2004. Said premises are situated in TbwnoNp of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and ar* 32, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. The redemption ported M ofl bo 12 montoe from toe ■datetrfsuCTisate:- - ------ --- -—• Dated: Februiry 19. 2004 For more information, please call: FC J 248395.1311 True A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA. auo30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Rte F013752F01 Noffce Of Mortgage Forocteouro fate THH RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR AHIMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DOI ANY BMOMMIKM WE OBTMN WAX BE UBS) FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BSOWW YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: THe atee may bo MORTGAGE BALE • Detauff hoo boon mode In toe condktona of a mortgage made by Gust Pony and Robin Pony, huebond and wffa, origM mortgagorts), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA. Mortgagee, dated Juno 18,2002, andrecoMad on county records, MkHgan, on vtoich mortgage toere is claimed to bo due at too dttte hereof ffw sum of Ono Hundred Eighteen ThouMnd Four Huntaad Twonty-Six And 60H00 Doflaro (8118,42830), todudtog interoet at 73% par annum. Under too power of sate contained to sold mort­ gage and toe statute in ouch caaa mode and pro­ vided, nofoois hereby gfeon tool said moRpte)* wB bo toroctoood by a sate of toe mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of toom, at pubfc vendue, ol too Bony County CourthouM fe Hasffngs al IDO PM, on March 18,2004. Said promiees are situated in Townahip of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are daocribod as: Commencing ol too Norihoosl comer of Section 16, Tbwn 1 North. Rango 8 Wool Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence Souto 84 degrees, 36 minutes, 15 seconds west along tne rvonn oecuon mo or san oecaon 1010.97 feet; thence Souto 4 degrees. 33 minutes. 16 seconds Wool 483 84 teat: toonco North 85 degrees. 26 minutes, 44 seconds West 19734 feet; thence South 11 dogreee, 31 minutoa, 22 sec­ onds Weet 125.X feet to too point of beginning of this doecripfon; toonco North 73 degrees. 03 min­ utes, 31 seconds West 464.00 toot; toonco Souto 27 degrees, 20 minutes, 22 second Wool 250.09 foot; toonco Souto 68 degrees. 25 minutee. 12 sec­ onds Eaol 52835 foot; toonco North 11 degress, 31 minutes, 22 seconds Wsot 290.00 test to tos point of beginning. Together with too non-exduoivo right of Ingrees and egress over a 30 toot wkto strip ot land described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County, MfcNgan, toonco Souto 84 degrees, 35 minutes, ia seconos west axxig me rom jocoon tine of said Section 1010.97 feet to too piaoo of beginng of said easement; thence Souto 4 degrees, X minutes. 16 seconds Wsat Mong too East side of said sassmant 49334 feet; toonco along toe North aldo of easement North 85 degrees, 26 minutes, 44 seconds West 197.44 feet; thence along toe West Rno of said eaeomont Souto 11 degrees, 31 minutes, 22 seconds Wool 415.0 test to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe date of such sate. Doted: February 12. 2004 For more inkxmotion, please cal: FC J 248363.1311 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 1013299F01 w �STATE OF MKHGAN probate court COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DUANE L DAY, cteci—d. Date of birth: 07/23/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Ths decadent, DUANE L DAY, who Hvod at 6477 Kaier Rd.. Dotton, Ml 46046, dtod 01/06/2004 Credttors al foe decadent are notitiad that al ctokne agataot the estate wB bo forever barred unteoa pre■anted to Wandal Day, named personal representative or prapoood personal represontath*s, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court 8L, Ste. 302, Heatings, Ml 40066 and foe namodforopooed personal roprooontattes within 4 mortiha alter foe date of pfMfc—ta" of fols notice. 02/060004 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET (P53546) 607 N. BROADWAY HASTMGS. M 49058 (236)645-3465 WENDELL DAY 1229 S. PARK HASTMG8, M 49068 (266)045-4004 omwn MB TO COLLECT A MBT ANY MPORMADON WK OBTAM WU MUND FOR THAT PUR* FOSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLTTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauti has boon made in foe oondtoona of a mortgage made by Tina M. an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to AmoriquM Mortgage Company, Mortgi^ee, dated May 18,2008, and recorded on May 31,2002 in taafrumont 1081486, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage foore ia cteimod to bo duo at foe dato hereof foe sum of Eighty-Six Thouaand Seven Hundred Sixty-Three And 45/100 Dotiore ($88783.48). inducing intoroat at 12.22% par amen. Under foe power of sale contained In aaid mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, nodoo io hereby given foot paid mortgage wB be foreotoood by a aato of foe mortgaged promtooe, or some part of foam, at pubic vandue, al foe Barry County Courthouse in Haatinga at 120 PM, on March 4.2004. Townahip of are daocribod Northeast comer of foe Wool 1/2 of foe East 1/2 of foe NorthwM 1/4, Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 7 Wsat, Township of Assyria, Barry County, McNgan thenoe Waal 330 toot; foenoo South 680 toot; foonoo EM 330 teat; foonoo North 880 teat to foe point of beginning. The redemption period ahal bo 12 monfoa from foe dato of ouch sate. Dated: J»teary2f>. 2004 For more information, phase cal: PC H 248293.1300 Tree A Trott. PC. __ ____ ______ Attorneys For Amortquost Mortgage Company 30400 Tbtograph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, McNgan 48025-5822 RtoOOH302FOl TMB RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTM) TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY ■MONMnON WE OBTAM W1X K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dafaul has occurred in be condtoona of a mort­ gage made by PotCodtoa and Shads Catena, Iwobond and wNa, mortgagor, to foe State Bv* of Caledonia, a MtaNgan bonking corporation, of 627 E Main SfrM Ctoodonto. Ml 46316, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated March 19,1989, recorded in foe Office ot foe niglMr of Deeds lor Barry County, on March 19,1989, aa Document Number 108881a Because of said ctotauti, foe-mortgagee haa doctored foe entire unpaid amount secured by sold mortgage duo and payable forthwith. Ao of foe date of foie notice, foore to cteimod to bo duo. inducting for principal and interact on sold mortgage, foe sum of 8822*127. and interoat wB continue on foe principal balance of $90204.49 at foo rate of sown ano nno-quartor (725%) percent No sub or procoodtog in tow has boon taotitotod to recover foo debt secured by said mortgage, or any part fooreof. Notice ia hereby given that by virtue of the power of aate contained In said mortgage, and foo ataiiao In ouch caao made and provided, and to pay said amount wtih MmocL aa provided in aaid mortgage, and al legal coals, chargee and oxponaoa, indudtagffitomeyhtoee tfcwtd by tow. and al ant and Inturance premhime paid by the underalgned baton aato, Mid mortgage wt ba torectoeed by aate of foe mortgagee promtooe at pubic aato to foe N^wat bidder at foo East door of foe Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. Court St. Heslinga, McNgan, on Thuredoy, February 28,200* st 120 pjn. The promtooe covered by aaid mortgage are sit­ uated In foe Township of Thomappto, Barry County. MtaNgan, and at* daocribod as fotiowa: That port of foe Eaat Hal of foo Norweot Quarter of Section 29, Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, daocribod aa: COMMENCING at foe North OneQuarter Foot; foonoo Soufo 90*00*00" West 88222 toot along foo North Ino of aaid Section to the PLACE OF BEGMNMG; thence South 00*39*35* WM 263.00 toot etong fo East Ine of foe West 450.00 toot of said East Hal of foe Northwest Quarter bonce Soufo 90’00’00’ Wool 249.00 toot; foonoo North 00*39*35" East 283.00 toot; foonoo Soufo 9UWXT EM 249.00 toot to foe PLACE OF BEGBBtiNG; SUBJECT TO highway rishi of way for Groan Lake Road and commonly known as 11649 Green Latio Road, MktttovBo, M 49333. Notice Is further given that the length of foo redemption period wB bo six (6) months from the dote of aato, unless determined abandoned in accordance wtih MCL 6003241a. in which case foo redemption period ahal bo thirty (30) days from the date of sate. Dated: January 14.2004 TWOMEY MAGGMI, PLC Attorneys lor State Bank of Caledonia Dated Schootonberg (P30810) BuotaoaoAdMos: 212 Waters Butidtag 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapkta, M 49503 (616)4506168 o-nwi (2-19) THIS FIRM IS ADEPT GQUJEGTQB AITEMEIlN£LIQ£aU£GIA££ffL FOR.THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER HF1QW IF YOU ARE Default has been made in foo conditions of a mortgage made by James Grantham and Lisa Grantham, husband and wtts. to Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC., mortgagee, dated October 15,1996 end recorded October 21,1998 in flsglteor Number 1019694, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of Now York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1996-2, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/M by assignment dated October 20.19M and recorded on May 24, 1999 in Register Number 1029982. Barry County Records. There is cteimod to bo due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Elevon Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen and 19/100 Dolars ($111,215.19) inducting interest at the rate of 10.4% per annum. Under the power of sale oontainod in the mort­ gage and foo statutes of foe Stalo of Mchigm, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a aato of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Mfchigan al 120 p.m. on March 4,2904. The promises are located in the Township of Thomappto. Barry County, Michigan, and are A parcel of tend in foo Northeast 1M of Section 22. Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, daocribod as com­ mencing al foe North IM poet of aaid Section 22; foonoo North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.65 toot along the North Ino ot said section to foe conterttae of highway M37; foonoo Soufo 29 digress 51 minutes 15 seconds East 123527 toot along aaid contoritae; foonoo North 86 dogresi 40 minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 teat to the Northeasterly right of way Ine of highway M-37 for poos or Dogmnmg. tnenco North ot degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 164.77 toot; foonoo North 74 degress 57 minutes 39 seconds EM 194.16 toot; foonoo North 29 degress 80 minutes 6 sec­ onds West (previously recorded as North 29 degrees 51 mtoutes 15 seconds West) 235A1 toot; thence Souto 78 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West 372.14 toot (provtoutoy recorded aa Soufo 29 dagreaa 51 mhutea 15 seconds East) 22138 tool along said right of way Ino to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from foe dato of such aato, unteoa foe property to ttotormlnod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a, in which caeo toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from foo dato of foo aato. TO ALL PURCHASERS. The toredootog mort­ gagee can rescind foe aato in foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and bare to a elmutteneoua res­ olution vtoh foe borrower, to tool evenL your demagoa, S any, are Imltod sotoiy to foo return of the bid amount tendered al seto. Dated: January 28,3894 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC ADomeys ror nanK a now rorx, ss I rustw xx r irst City Capitol Home Equity Loan Trust 1996-2. under me roonng ano oervicing Agreement oaten 11/1/98, As Assignee P.O. Boa 6041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 467-1000 Rte No. 231.1158 Pub: 1/29-2Q6 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THM RRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTB» TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM W«X K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Detouti having been made in foe condtoons of a certain Mortgage mads by Tracy L Evans, a single woman, and Robert J. Durak, a single man. to Green Tree Servicing LCC (tA/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), doled February 29. 2000. and recorded in foe Office of foe Rogtotor of Deeds tor foo County ol Bony In foo State of Michigan on March 21, 2000, in Documents No. 1042311, oL esq. on which Mortgage hero to cteimod to bo duo at foo date of this Notice, for principal and interest, foe sum of $122,470.70. at<d no proceedtogs hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the debt now remain­ ing secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, wnoreoy mo power or sere contained m saai Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice to hereby given that on March 25.2004 at 1 AO pjn., on the stope of the Courfoouoo in foo Qty ot Hastings, foal being foo piaoo tor holding foo Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, foore wB bo ottered tor seto and sold to foo highest bidder, at pubtic stoe, tor foo purpose ol sat­ isfying foe amounts duo and unptfd upon said Mortgage, together wtih interest at 8.50 percent per annum, toga! coats, attorney toes, and any taxwe and irwuranco foot aaid Mortgage, Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mdb Conocco Rnanco Servicing Corp.), dose pay on or prior to foo date of sold sale; aaid promtooe are deecribed in said Mortgage aa lotiowe. to-wk: Parcel D: Commencing at foo Northwest comer of Section 3, "own 1 North, Rango 9 Wsot; foonoo South 89 Degrees; 3F4T East on foo North Section Lino, 725.50 toot to foo Place of Beginning of this Doocription; foonoo continuing South 89 Degrees 3T4T East on foe North Section Uno 310.00 toot; thence South 00 Degrees 08*34* West 330.00 toot; foenoo North 89 Degrees 37-49* West 310.00 toot; thence North 00 Degrees 06*34" East, 330.00 toot to foo Place of Beginning. Together wtih and subject to a 66 loot wide easement for Ingress, agrees and pubtic uttttioc, foe conteriino of said easement being deecribed as commencing at ths Northwest Comer of said Section 3; foonoo South 00 Degrees 03* OT West on the Woet Section Uno. 55AO toot to the Piaoo of Beginning of this doocription; thence the centeritoe runs as lotiows: South 84 Degrees 22* or East 44.43 toot; thence South 73 Degrees 23’ ir East 53.57 toot; thence South 67 Degrees 53' 35" East, 5338 toot; thence South 60 Degrees 49* 30" East 59.13 toot; foonoo South 81 Degrees 27’ 33* EasL 77.19 toot; thence South 85 Degrees 32* 3T East 68-85 toot; foenoo North 87 Degrees 23'43" East 178A4; foonoo North 70 Degrees 39* 3T East, 196.61 toot; thence North 77 Degrees 38* ZT East 47.M foot; thence South 89 Degrees 23* OT EasL 120.42 tost; thence Soufo 87 Degrees 03* 51* East 174.83 toot to foo Point of Endtog. Subject to Easements, Reservations. Restrictions and Umitaltons of Record, If any. The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from the date of aato unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. it abandonment occurs after aato. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/e Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (3-18) MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt colector attempting to cotioct a debt, and any information obtained wB be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Eric mmipe ano jennner rmwps, nusoono ano woo, to First National Bank of America, dated Januwy 15, 2002 and recorded on January 24, 2002 k< Document No. 1073555, Barry County Records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedtogs to recover any pari of foe debt, which is now $31381.17. The mortgage wB bo toroctoood by a sate of foo property, al pubic auction to foe higheet bidder, on Thursday, March 18, 2004 a! 1:00 pm local time, at foe mein entrance to Courfoouoo, Hastings, Mfchigen. The proparty wB be sold to pay foo amount foon duo on foo mortgage, togofoor with interest at 123 percent, forecfooure coots, attorney toes, and alec any taxes and Inaurance that foe mortgage hotter pays before foo aato. The property Is located to the Townahip of Caattoton, Barry County. Michigan, and to described to foo mortgage aa: Lot 33. Stock H. Pteaaant Shores, accordtog to foe recorded plat thereof to Uber 3 of Plato, on Pago 69, tociudtog a 1986 Champion Mobtie Homo (Serial 15464042462). The redemption period wB bo six months from the dato of sate, but N foo property to abandoned under MCL 6003241a. foe redemption period wB be 30 days. Date: February 13,2004 Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage hotter P.O. Box 794, East Lancing, Ml 48826 517-337-1617 mm (3H1) AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN FURCHAUERB: TMaaateawy bo MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauti has boon made to foo condtoons of a mortgage made by David Alan Rudd and May Kay Rudd, huaband and wtte. origk nai iiMxk^Agorys/. to ■ wst, eoorw or xacnigan, the Mfchigan Operating name of Charter Ono Bank. F.S.B.. Mortgagee, doted March 5, 2001. and recorded on March 15, 2001 to instrument 1056804, to Barry county recorda. Mfchigan. on which mortgage foore to cteimod to bo duo at foo dato hereof tire sum of Ono Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Eight And 86/100 Dolars ($19837836), tociudtog interest at 735% per annum. Under Mo power of aato contained to aaid mort­ gage and Me statute to such case made and provttod, notice to hereby given Mai said mortgage wB bo toroctoood by a sale of foo mortgaged promtooe, or some partofthem, at pobtic vendue, at 9«e Barry County Courthouse to Haatinga at 130 PM, on March 25,2004. Said promtoes are situated to Township of Thomappto, Barry County, Michigan, and are described ar Parcel 1: A parcel of land to foe Soufo 1/2 of Seaton 15, lbwn 4 North, Rango 10 WM. deecribed as: Beginning al a point on the Soufo Ine of satt Section 15, dtatont North 36 degrees 53 mtoutoe 45 seconds East 70.66 feet from foo Soufo 1/4 poet of soid Section 15, aaid point atoo being on the centeritoe of M37. foonoo North a dogreos 51 mtoutes 15 seconds WssL along said centeritoe ol M-37 • dtotanoo of 787.66 toot; foonoo North 88 degrees 53 mtoutoe 45 seconds EasL 71086 tooL foenoo Soufo 29 dogrose 51 minutoc 15 seconds East 75034 toot to Mo North right of way of Ftokbotoor Road, thence Soufo 23 degrees 21 min­ utes 15 seconds west 3625 tool to said Soufo Ino of Section 15, foonoo Soufo 86 dagreaa 53 mtoutoe 45 seconds West along aaid Soufo Ino 477.75 toot to a ctoar vtoton area, foonoo North 63 dogrose 43 mtoutoe 30 seconds West along aaid otoar viaion area 286.01 toot to foo right ot way of M-37. foenoo Soufo 29 dagreaa 51 mtoutoe 15 seconds Eaat along said right of way 19734 teat to said Soufo Section mo. foonoo Soufo 86 degrees 53 mtoutoe 45 seconds West, along aaid Soufo Ine 68.44 toot to foo piaoo of boginning. Subject to cxMtog puMc ntgnwey oesemorn over me woewny txi root xx highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 feet for Ftokbotoor Road. Except: Begtoning at a point on foo Soufo Ine of Section 15 Town 4 North, Rango 10 Wool dtatont North 88 degrees 53 mtoutoe 46 seconds EasL 70.65 tool from the South 1/4 poet of satt Section 15, aaid point atoo being on foo centotflno of M-37; foonoo North 29 degrees 51 mtoutoe 15 seconds West along aaid oenlarttoe of M-37 a dtotanoo at 490.46 toot; foonoo North 88 degress 69 mtoutoe 07 seconds East 394.49 toot; foenoo Soufo 00 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 396.40 toot to Mo North right of way Ine of Ftokbotoor Road. Thence North 53 degrees 43 mtoutoe 30 seconds West along a ctoar vtoton area 230.65 toot to foo right of way of said M-37; foenoo Soufo 29 degrees 51 mtoutoe 15 seconds EasL along aaid ri^t of way 19734 foot to aaid Soufo Section Ino; foonoo South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West, along said South me 68.44 toot to foo piaoo of beginning. Except; that part of foo Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North, Rango 10 West. Thomappto Township. Barry County. Mfchigan, deecribed aa: Commencing at the Soufo 1/4 comer ot aaid Section; thenoe North 88 dagreaa 53 minutes 45 seconds EasL 503.00 toot along foo Soufo Ino of satt Section to the point of beginning; foonoo North 00 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds EasL 248.00 feet along an existing fence me; foonoo Soufo 88 degrees 53 mtoutoe 45 seconds Wool 75.00 toot; thence North 00 degrees 47 mtoutes 27 seconds East 360.04 toot; thenoe Soufo 29 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds EasL 655.52 teat; foonoo South 23 degrees 21 mtoutes 15 seconds WOTL 3625 toot to foo South Ine of said Section; thence Soufo 88 degrees 43 minutes 45 seconds West. 245.40 feet along said South line of th?* point of beginning The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: Febroary 19,2CO< For more intormation, please caH: FC W 246.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Charter One Bank, NA Mc/a First Federal of Mfchigan, the Mfchigan Operating name of Charter One Bank. FAB. 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4012564F01 Nottca Of Mortgage Forecfooure Sate THM RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBFTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM W8X K UBED FOR THAT FURFOBE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNo cate arey bo FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm to a debt collector attempting to cofiect a debt. Any Information obtained wil be used tor this purpose, if you are in the Mtttary, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In foe condtoons of a certain mortgage made by . Lucinda J. Lawrence, unmarried HomegoW, Corporation MORTGAGE SALE - Dofaui haa been made to the condtoons of a mortgage made by Scott M Koena. and Brandy S Koene, huaband and wtte. original mortgagors), to Countrywide Home Loam. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 2a 2002. and recorded on January 15, 2003 to toolrument 1096639, to Barry County Records, MtaNgan, on which mortgage foore to cteimod to be duo at foo dato hereof foo aum of Ono Hundred Se*renty-8ovon Thouaand Ntoe Hundred FMy-Ttoo Aad 84/100 Dolaro ($17726224), tockxk tog intoreot al 825% per annum. Under foo power of aato oontainod to aaid mortg«g> andjho tottuteto ouch caao made and provtted, notice to hereby given foot oatt mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a aato of foo mortg^od promtooe, or come part of foam, al pubtic vendue, at foo Bany County Courthoueo to Haatinga al 120 PM, on March 4, 2004. Said promtooe are equated to Townahip of Yankao Springe, Bony County, MtaNgan. and are deecribed aa: UNI 2 of Jano Condominium, accord­ ing to foo maator deed datod October 20, 1997 and recorded October 27, 1997 to Barry County nigtotar .of Deeds to Document # 1003236 and master deed amended to Document f 1025363, and known and Barry County Condominium SubdMaion Plan Number 11, together wifo an undk wuoa xaereoi xi ew wiiiui ano xmaoa aaanores of aaid condominium aa oat forth to aaid maator dead and as daocribod in Act 59 of tie PuMc Acte of 1978aa amended. The redemption period ahal bo 8 monfoa from the date of auch aate, unteoa dotermtood abandoned In accordance wtih MCLA 8003241a, to which oaao t* Inc., A South Carolina Under foo power of sale oontainod in said mortgage and foe statute to auch caao made and provided, notice to hereby given foal aaid mortgage wB bo forecfoood by a sate of the mortgaged premtata, or some port of them, at pubtic venue, at foo Barry County Courthouse to Haatinga. Mfchigan at 120PM. on ImbKmlJAbogIlXJMM- The redemption period ahal ba 8 moNha from the dato of auch aato. untoea determined abmdonad in accordance wtih 1948CL 8003241a, to which oaao foo redemption period ahal bo 30 days from foe date of ouch aato. Dated: January 29,2004 For more information, ptooao cal: FC X 248393.1302 Trott A Tfott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farme, MtaNgan 48025-5622 Rto*011718FO1 MORTGAGE SALE Dotauti haa boon made to foo term and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by Marta Gordonontod, stogie, to Great Latiea National Bank McNgan, wtih TCF National Bank I ouocaooor to interest. Mortgagee, dated June 23, 1999, and recorded to foo office of foe Rogtotor of Dooda tor foe County of Barry, and State at MtaNgan, on July 8. 1999, in Document Number 103224a Bony County Rooorda, on which mortgage Mere to cteimod to be duo. at foo date of tote notice, tor prtocbai and interest, the sum of Sixty Six Thouaand Ntoe Hundred Seventy One and 83/100 Dotiare ($88.97123) piua tote chargee of Ono Hundred Forty Six and 98/100 DoMoro ($14628). No procootlnga at tow or to oquty have been toatikJtod to recover foe debt aocured by foto mort­ gage, or any part fooreof. Therefore, under foo power of aato oontainod in aaid mortgage and pur­ suant to foo statute of foo State of McNgm to auch oaao made and provided, notice to hereby given foal on Aprii 22,2004, at 120 pjn.. Local Time, aaid mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a aato al pubtic auc­ tion, to foo Nghoot bidder, at foe Bony County Courthoueo, to foe Cty of Haatinga, Barry County, MtaNgan (foal being foo butidtog whore foe Cfrcul Court-tor sold County to hatt), of tw premtooa daocribod to oatt mortgage, or ao much fooreof aa may bo necessary to pay foe amount due, aa afore­ said, on aaid mortgage, wtih foo intoreot thereon at 7260% per annum and al legal oooto, chargee and expanses, tociudtog attorney teas aflowod by tow; and aiy anyoum or sums which may bo paid by foe undoraignod, naoooaary to protect Ito Intoreot to foe promtooe. Said promtooe are Mistorf In the Township ofRutiand, County of Barry, State of MtaNgan and daocribod aa: Part of Norfo 1/2 of foe Soufoweot 1/4 ot foo Soufoaael 1/4 of Section 28, Tbwn 3 Norfo. Rango 9 Wool daocribod aa beginning st foe Soufoaawl oomor of aaid Norih 1/2 of foe Soufoweot 1/4 of foo Soufooaat 1/4; foenoo Norfo 200 teal along tie Eaat Ino of aaid Norfo 1/2 of foo Soufoweot 1/4 of foe Ooufoeaat 1/4; foonoo Wsot 880 toot poraM wtih foe Soufo ma of oatt Norfo 1/2 of foo Soufoweot 1/4 of foo Poufoeaat 1/4; foonoo Soufo 200 tool parottoi to aaid East tinr, foonoo Eaat 880 toot along sold Soufo Ino to foo potot of beginning. Subject to foe Righto of the pubtic over foe Eastorty Portion of aaid parcel aa used tor roacfrvay purpos­ es on Tanner Lake Road. Tax LD. No.: 08-013-028­ 003-15. During foe ONE YEAR Immadtatoly totowtag foo aato, foo property may bo redeemed, unteoa dotormtneo aoanooneo m aocoraance wxn mul 600.3241(a), to which caao the redemption period ahal bo 30 days from too dato of foo oato. Dated at Arm Arbor, McNgan, January 28.2004. Elizabeth A. Ketiar, LEGAL DEPARTMENT T*?r Ffsttonto RanK Mortgagee 401 East Ubarty. Arm Arbor. MtaNgan 48104-2298 (734) 7808300 x 5499 <—m (2H2-3N) RC.MATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY BM0RMAT10N OBTMNEO VRLL BE USED FOR THAT FURFOBE. FLEAM CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (MB) 138-7400 F YOU ARE Bt ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaul hat bean mode to foe condtoona of a mortgage made by: GARY L BOW8HER and JAMCE L BOWSHER, HAN to HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mortgagee, dated May 5, 2000, and recorded on June 38^2000, to toatrumont No. 1048040. Barry County Records, Mfchigan, and assigned by aaid mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION, by an assignment dated April 4, 2001, and recorded on May 3, 2001, to toatrumont No. 1069079, Bony County Records, MtaNgan, on which mortBOTs foore to cteimod to ba duo at foo dtoe hereof foo aum of MNETY SEVEN THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 43H00 DOLLARS ($97,523.43). tociudtog Intoreot at 8.75% par annum. Under too power of aato oontainod to aaid mort­ gage and foe atotirio to auch case made and provkno. ncooo w noraoy geran met sexi mongago wa bo torectoeed by a aato of foe mortgaged promtooe. or acme part of foam, at pubtic vendue, at foo Barry County Courthoudb to Haatinga. McNgan, at 120 o'clock pjn.; on March 11,204. Satt promtooe are Mooted to TOWNSHP OF PRAMEVLLE. Barry County, McNgan, and are doooribad as: Land atiuoted In foe Township of PrafrtovBa. County of Bony; State of McNgan, daocribod aa fotiowe: A parcel ot land in too Soufooaat 1/4 of Section 4, Tbwn 1 North, 10 WooL Praktovffie Townahip. uarry uounty, MKxagan, aeecntmc as aegmng at foe Soufo 1/4 comer of oatt Section 4; foonoo North 00*5732” WM 32924 teat along foe Norih-Boufo 1/4 Ino, of said Section 4; foenoo Soufo 88*34*49" EM 331.11 toot; foonoe Soufo 01M63T EM 329.97 teat to the Soufo Ine of oatt Section; foonoe Norfo 88*33*4T Weal »129 toot aiong Section mo to the point of boginntag. SubjM to an eaaamont tor pubtic Norway purposes over foo Waotoriy 33 foot fooreof, tor Enzian Road and over the Soufoerty 33 toot thereof tor Ford Rood. Parcel Tta Of: 08012-004-006-25. The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from foo dato of such aato untoaa determined abandoned In aooordonoo w» 1948CL 6003241a. in which case me reoomprxxi penoo anaa oo m oaya mill date of ouch aato. Doted: January 30,2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgage* PETER M. SCHNEOERMAN & ASSOCIATES, PXL 30300 Norihwoctom Highway. SMo 222 Farmington HBa, McNgan 48334 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF GUN LAKE AREA SEWER AUTHORITY TN, wwndnwnt cfwng, w« b* <tocu*Md at the Matin. Weytand. OrangevOe and Yankee Spdnge monthly townahip meednga In Febniary and March. 2004 Mkde VII o< the Article ot Incorporalion ot tie Gun Late Area Sower Authority la amended by deleting the aocond paragraph of Articte VII and aubatkuling a new eeoond peragraph lor Article VH wtach M raed ee Mowa: The Commtelonera ahal eenra with compenaaiion aa la raeaonabto which may be eatablahod tram time to <me by raeotelon of tie Board. Director, ahal alao be andted to reimbureemert lor at eapanea. made by tam m denying out Mr official dutea including a laaaonaUe alowance tor traveling expenoee Such rnmperMkma and exporwM ahal be Incotporaied irao me budg­ et end aubmffiod lor review ol the legWalt', bodee coneWant with Arbela X tor each bocal yev Board of Dinictoraol the Gun lake Area Sewer & Water Authority �Pago 18 - Thursday. February 19.2104 - Ths Hasanaa flamer SNOW PLOW, continued from page 1-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Of the thousands of criminal cases that raid. come through the district court every year. 13 to 20 percent of those cases arc driving while license suspended (DWLS). Generally, these licenses become suspended because of repeat­ ed substance abuse offenses, whether alcohol or drugs. “Dvo-lhirds of all of these DWLS cases are repeat offenses of driving while license sus­ pended: Where someone already has one con­ viction for driving while license suspended and they are still out driving. More often than nor. these individuals are behind the wheel because a friend or family member has enabled them to access a vehicle. “If you do nor have a license, you cannot drive on the roads of this state. If you do drive, the legislature has created a statute making this a criminal offense. “Il has been and will be our intent to respect the victim and her family." McNeill also has indicated he is consider­ ing filing conspiracy charges against Schut's parents. But Schut's lawyer, Terry E Tobias, says it is the prosecutor's intent to pressure Schut into plea bargaining on the second-degree murder charge. Kelli Jo Schut's grandparents wrote a letter to the editor that appears in today's edition of the Banner. They are claiming essentially the same dung. McNeill issued a warrant Thursday charg­ ing Schut, 24, with second-degree murder, a felony punishable by life in prison. Schut originally was charged with driving with a revoked license causing death and leaving the scene of a fatal accident Reurink. a student at Wayland High School, was snowmobiling with family and friends Tuesday evening. Jan. 27, when she was struck crossing Bass Road. State police said she was tripped on the plow for another Authorities raid there was a 45-minute delay between the time that Schut fled the scene of the crash and the time he returned during which time he was helped to elude police. But Tobias said Schut is being prosecuted for a crash that was not his fault He said it has been shown that it was Reurink who pulled out in front of Schut's truck on the snowy night, and it was she who was at fault Schut's next preliminary examination in Barry County District Court is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday. March 5. If it is determined there is enough evidence, he will be bound over to Circuit Court rad face trial at a later dale POLICE BEAT Sexual assault charges dismissed Kelli Jo Schut Cory Jo Schut mile before Schut stopped the truck, lifted the plow and left her body Schut's driving record that led up lo the suspended license included drunk driving offenses, traffic law violations and speeding tickets, beginning when he was 16 years old. His license was revoked in June 2001, and he did not meet requirements by the Michigan Secretary of Slate's office to be reinrrwed However, he continued to operate a snow­ plow business along with his wife and he reg­ istered at least one pickup track in his own name. The plow-equipped truck involved in the crash was registered to Kelli, McNeill Cedar Creek Institute plans 2 renewable energy sessions Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will be the Cell Seminar'' March 6 .'nd “Building a host site for upcoming renewable energy Solar Panel System” June 12. The “Hydrogen Fuel Cell Seminar" is programs, including the “Hydrogen Fuel from 8:30 am. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6. at PCCI. The seminar will provide informa­ tion about fuel cell basics, including the dif­ ferent types rad bow they work, how hydro­ HASTINGS — A second-degree criminal sexual assault charge against Ross U Meehan. 38. of Woodland was dismissed by Barry County District Judge Gary Holman Jan. 27 after Meehan passed a lie detector test Meehan was accused in December of improperly touching a female inmate in the Barry County Jail while tie was on the job as a corrections officer. Prosecutor Shane McNeill said. “We can't prove our case (against Meehan) beyond a reasonable doubt And criminal sexual conduct victims have a lot of issues subject to review in court We're not comfortable taking it to court" The prosecutor also said be has no intention to issue a false police report charge against the victim. After the incident the woman was released from jail because she completed her obli­ gation, Sheriff Steve DeBoer said. The Barry County Sheriff's Office placed Meehan on an unpaid leave until a final dis­ position was reached. However, Meehan chose to leave his job in January. Motorist arrested for Illegally driving HASTINGS — A 19-year-old Hastings man was srresred for driving on a suspended license, fourth offense, last Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, after police received a tip from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon D. Barcroft, who recently appeared in court on another matter, was observed driving on south M-37 Highway, said Hastings police. A traffic stop was made and the suspect was taken into custody. Hastings man arrested on warrants gen can be c Xained/stored/ transported, fuel cell applications and when fuel cells will be available. Representatives from the Department of Energy. Daimler Chrysler. Grand Valley State LIGHTED CURIO CABI­ NET: $50. Set of 2 trunks - 1 hope chest 1 storage, $70. Lay-ZBoy swivel rocker, $50. Aiwa 550 watt aurround ■99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking >9,000. Call (269)208-9223. LOST 2 BLONDE LABS: last spotted on Goodwill Rd. Family pets, missed very much. Please call (269)945­ 5777. DELIVERY DRIVER: to $35,000/yr. + benefits! Local West MI. route! Snack food/ pop! Need now! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. CALL NEIGHBORHOOD TAX to cure the tax time blues. Relax and let us pick­ up & deliver. 1040 returns with FREE E-file & State re­ turns. RAL, Rapid refunds. 269-818-0401. www.neighborhoodtax.com University and lhe Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association will be on hand to discuss the subjects. For registration the coat is $25 for adults and $10 for students The “Building a Solar Panel System" will be from 9 am. to 1 pm. on June 12 at PCCI. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion. 91000 obo. Call (269)940-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, mod condition, $5X100. Call (269)9484190. GROUNDS MAINTE­ NANCE: to $650wk + bene­ fits! (general building trades) ASAP (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. OFFICE CLERICAL: to FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ $12/hr. ♦ benefits! (county) tor, 24* drum type, 3 point FT A FT! Many reeded hitch. Great shape, $750. Call ASAP!! (616)949-2424 Jobline (269)9484190. fee. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs 4c Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)9484190. JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs Turf tires. $5,000 obo. Must sefi, call (269)948­ 4190. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. SECURITY/CORRECTION OFFICERS NEEDED: to $16.99/hr. Trainee's/skilled! Start now! (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are COUNTRY LIVING: Nice 2 bonded. Serving Barry, Kent bedroom between Delton Counties since 1985. Call and Hastings. Move fast get FREE 31- TELEVISION de­ (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ free rent to first of March. livered with your new home 8508. Has appliances, no pets. Se­ from Four Seasons Factory curity deposit (269)948­ Outlet. See Deb or Nancy to­ 8943. 3 BEDROOM RANCH day! 1-877-738-1090 HOME: large fenced in yard, attached garage, fully updat­ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE MOBILE HOME TRADE ed, just outside of Hastings. signs with your ad that runs IN SALE: get an extra 10% Buy at $300 down A $750 a in any of our papers. Get of the cash value of your month. Call Chad at them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 present home, when you (269)945-6280. trade in, 1-877-738-1090. N. M43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model DRIVER: additional CDL-A clearance sale, homes from drivers needed. Looking for $37300. Call today 1-877­ dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ 738-1090. feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 BED: full size pillowtop mattress/box set with war­ ranty. New in plastic, $119. 200 CDL DRIVERS NEED­ ED! Great pay A miles, (269)689-9760 home every week. Your app. BRAND NEW: queen size approved in 30 minutes! 877­ pillowtop mattress/box set. 687-4627 HASTINGS 4 In plastic with warranty. Can deliver, $129. (269)689­ 9760 NEW IN PLASTIC king size pillowtop mattress/box set with warranty, $225. Can deliver. (269)689-9760 WANTED: LOADER A ex­ cavator operator, minimum 5 years experience, excellent pay health A dental insur­ ance paid vacation, 401K. reference required, call (269)795-9321. A’r EDNA MCCRIMMON We would especially like to thank our children A grand­ children for their support A love during the time at mom's passing. We would also like to thank all our friends A family for prayers & support during this time. We love you all. Thanks, Ray A Joyce Hause. 1997 YAMAHA V-MAX 600 twin. 3,150 miles, $2,500 OBO. (269)945-1936 call be­ fore 3J0 Mon./Fri. Anytime on weekend. WANTED: Buyer for land contract in Barry County, yield* 8% interest, (269)795­ 7707 small photovoltaic (solar panel) system. Supplies for the s^tem will be provided, including a solar pmel, convener, battery, obscenities at the officers, he was attested for being a disorderly person and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. meters, fuses, various switches, wire and electrical terminals. What is built in the workshop can power a small television or computer, power tools. 6-100 watt compact fluorescent light bulbs or anything that uses no more than 300 watts. and are payment required. The workshop is limited to 12 peo­ ple. The cost for 5 watt system is $188 snd the cost for 11 watt system is $288. To register with credit card call (269) 721-4190 or sent a check by June 1 to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. PCCI is located at 701 West Cloverdale Road. Hastings and can be contacted by (269) 721-4190 or email to cedarcreekinsti- tute.org. HHS band students win festival honors Hastings High School band students attended the Michigan School Band and Orchestra District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival Saturday. Feb. 7, at East Kentwood HighSchool. The annual festival involved students from more than 50 school districts in the West Michigan region. Students were evaluated in the areas of tone, intonation, rhythm, technique, and interpretation. The judges who evaluated the students are professional music educators with a special expertise on the instrument they were judging. Students were awarded ratings ranging from 1 to 5. A 1, or first division rating is the equivalent of an A, and a 5 or fifth divsion rating is the equivalent of an E. Students performed prepared solos and in small ensembles consisting of one on a part instrumentation. Hastings students receiving first division ratings were: Craig Sherwood, Zac Fay, Jeremy Lockwood. Matt Hoffman. Amanda Rose. Erika Schroeder, Catherine Fish, Savannah Ramsey. Amanda Mueller. Sara Intoxicated Delton man arrested HASTINGS — Hastings police were sent to the 200 block of West State Street Saturday night. Feb. 14, because of reports of a suspicious person. Police located an intoxicated 27-year-old Delton man in poser ssira of elcoboL The man was arrested for open intoxicants During the arrest, be became disorderly and resisted officers. He was transported to the Barry County Jail and charged whh open intoxicants, disorderly conduct and resisting and obstrocting an officer. Dowling gas station burglarized BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an alarm at the Dowling Marathon gas statinn at 8860 amah M-43 Highway aad found the store had been broken into Tuesday. Feb. 17. Deputies said they detennined a large quantity of cigarettes were taken. Evidence was collected at the scene, they said. Anyone with information stout the burglary is urged to call the sheriff’s office at (269) 948-4805 and reference care No. 04-490. Also. Bany Community Silent Observer may be called at 1-800-310-9031. Three Injuries minor In 3-car accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A three-car crash caused minor injunes at Baas and Patterson roads last Friday. Feb. 13, when two drivers could not stop for a thud car at a stop sign. Laura Davis. 38. of Wayland was stopped st the sign when driven Kimberly Fassett. 44. of Wayland and Michelle Louria, 37, of Wayland were traveling too feat to atop behind Davis. Fassett and Louria struck each other then hit Davis' vehicle, said die Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post Davis and Louria received miner injuries while Fassett was not injured. Tuomappte EMS attended to the injured at the scene, police said. No one waa transported to a hos­ pital. Louria and Fassett were cited for driving fast they said. Motorist passes out, car strikes tree ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A car driven by a 75-year-old man from Hickory Corners hit a tree after be passed out last Thursday, Feb. 12. Gene Wooley was southbound on Miller Road when he tan off the road and struck the tree, said the Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings Post He suffered a broken bone and was taken to Battle Creek Health System, police said. Wooley's doctor recently changed his blood pressure medicine, which could be a rea­ son for his losing consciousness. they said. Nashville teen beaten up at high school Clevenger. Amanda Sunior. Maggie Buehl. Shelby Sleevi, Dray Huis. Heidi Arnett. Jennifer Stout. Emily Haney and Cody Eaton County Sheriff’s authorities have reported two male teens, a 17-year old from Nashville and a 16-year-old from Vermontville, beat up a 15-year-oid Nashville boy at about 12:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 9. at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School No arrests were made at the time of the incident The 15-year-old was transported to Hayes Green Bead* "jspital in Charlotte, where he was treated for head injuries and DePew. Students from Hastings receiving second division ratings Feb. 7 were Kyle Stevens. released. The Sheriff's Department sent a report to the Eaton County Prosecutor's office where the incident and the victim's medical records are being reviewed. No charges have been Dakota Storey. Erika Schroeder. Erik Iberie. filed as yet. Names are not being released because two of the three are minors snd pending Jason Ries, and David Gallagher. First division recipients will advance to the state festival, which will be held at Hudsonville High School Saturday, March 27. ! ‘Unruly' man arrested at hospital HASTINGS — Hastings police were dispatched to tanock Hospital after receiving a complaint about an unruly, intoxicated man last Friday night, Feb. 13. When police arrived, the 37-year-oid man from Potterville was fotaxl sleeping ia the ifxmpta) lounge, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Depatmenl . Officers awoke the man. requesting be leave the hospital. After the man yelled Bob Brown will teach the workshop that is designed to help thoae interested, but know very little about sftoifcsigp and building a Pre-registration INVEST IN YOUR HOUSE! Update old electrical, plumbing A fixtures. Com­ plete removal A remodel. SATELLITE INSTALLER/ HELPER: to $1300/wk. * Also specialize in steel and shingle roofing. Licensed A benefits! Paid training! Lo­ cal! Many needed! (616)94Q- insured. Randy Connor Con­ struction (269)945^916. 2424 Jobline fee. HASTINGS — A 40-year-old man from Hastings was arrested Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 11, at the Olde Towne Diveni on a tip that one of the patrons bad several outstand­ ing warrants. Anthony Norris had four active warrants for failure to pay fines for poeeririra of mar­ ijuana, contempt of court on an open intoxicant charge aad two Friend of the Coan war­ rants. said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy with Hastings police. Norris was lodged in the Barry County Jail I issuance of warrants. School administrators initially placed the student responsible for instigating the assault on two week suspension. However, according to Assistant Principal Scott Eckart, because of the student’s history of prior assaults and the brutality of the last attack, the suspension was later changed to a long term with the possibility of expulsion pending the decision of the school board Monday. March 22. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 19. 2004 - Page 17 nroURT NEWS • Roddy L. Jacobs. 44. of Delton, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years probation for a second offense of selling/manufacturing 20 marijuana plants or more, but less than 200 plants. Upon successful completion of probation. John J. Garvin. 48, of Nashville, was sen­ tionary purpose. Gilbert said the police 60 days of the jail sentence will be suspend­ tenced in Bury County Circuit Court Thursday. Feb. 12, to seven months in jail brought a probation officer with them to merely stand by so they would not have to and three years probation for each offense of get a search warrant. “The home is constitutionally a kighly ed. Jacobs' driver's license was suspended for six months. He can have a restricted license after 30 days for employment, treat­ protected area." Gilbert said. “Police have to be justified. They went to Smith's home to ment or probation. He was allowed to participate in the drug conduct a criminal investigation instead of for a probationary cause. As a ruse, police court program. Jacobs earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a second count aelling/manufacturing marijuana and main­ taining a drug house. The last four months of the sentences will be suspended upon successful completion of probedoo. The sentences are to be served concurrent to each other. A 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was ordered. His driver's license was suspended for six months. He will be allowed a restricted license after 30 days for treatment, employ­ ment or probation. Garvin also was ordered to participate in the treatment program and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at the jail. He will be allowed to partake in the drug used a probation officer to conduct a crimi­ nal investigation. But it was a police inves­ tigation, nor a probationary search. The police violated his rights.” Fisher disagreed and denied the motion. The judge said be did not see the difference. ‘The police staled the wrong reason for the search, although police had a reason to search Smith's home," Fisher said. • Melissa Jo Cashwell. 35. of Richland, of selling/manufacturing marijuana. Jacobs’ attorney. Carol Jones-Dwyer, said a certain person called police, lied about Jacobs' activities and told police to search for the plants at a location other than Jacobs' property. When police found nothing, the person told them to check again. This time, police found the plants, Dwyer said. Also, Dwyer said that Jacobs has guardianship over his mother and will be in a caretaker role for her. court program. He pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of one count of con­ was sentenced to 47 days in jail and six months probation for uttering and publish­ ing (writing a false check). • Aaron L. Tobias, 20. of Hastings, was spiracy to selling-manufacturing marijuana and for being a habitual offender, second She was given credit for 47 days served in jail and was ordered to pay $842 in restitu­ sentenced to six months in jail and to con­ tinue on probation for violating his proba­ notice, which carries one and one-half times tion. the maximum sentence on the primary offense or lesser term. bi other recent court business: tion by failing to report to his probation offi­ Cashwell earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of another count of uttering and publishing and being a habitual offender. Her attorney said Cashwell did not treat • Sentencing was adjourned until March 11 tor April L Krebs, 23, of Delton. Krebs the offense lightly. Cashwell apologized tearfully to the victim, the attorney said. publishing (writing bed checks). Prosecutor Shane McNeill said communi­ He was denied work release unless the tenced to four months in jail and one year probation for domestic violence. probation officer orders it Tobias’ attorney. Carol Jones-Dwyer, said He was given credit for 73 days served in the offenses were not as bad as it looked. He reported to the jail bet the paperwork was jail. does not serve anyone's interest to send suspended when he pays court assessments. Prosecutor Shane McNeill said Burch has away," Goulooze said. “She's not a mean or violent person." He asked the court to consider drug court and give her another chance. “It’s been tough for her — the amount of time she's been incarcerated," Goulooze said. The balance of his jail sentence will be a lot of positive potential. Burch's attorney. Carol Jones-Dwyer, said alcohol is Burch's problem. “He does not object to an additional peri­ work full time. Tobias said, “I reported and they sent me yean probation for attempted breaking and improve my thinking," Tobias said. Smith, 59, of Delton. Scott is accused of crime of larceny at VFW Post No. 8260 at 304 S. State St in Nashville. notice, and maintaining a drug house. Smith's attorney. David Gilbert, said, in jail. “My client claims he didn't attempt to sell to *nyp<>C'W“ ' • owtaaaa^ss nd •’< VMMvi The balance of the jail sentence will be suspended if Owen Successfully completes the condktona ol a mortgage made by Carol L Ruddy, a single woman, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2002, and recorded on August 29, 2002 in instrument 1088505, in Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is dtemed to bo duo al tw date hereof tw sum ot Sixty-Seven Thouaand Throe Hundred EightyThree And 51/100 Dolaro ($67383.51). inducing interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given twl sted mortgage wB bo toreciooed by a sale of tw mortgaged premieos, or some part of them, at pubifc vendue, cl tw Berry County Courthoueo in Haatinga at 1D0 PM, on March 25.2004. Said premises are situated in Townahip of Hope, Bany County, Mfchigan, and are daocribod aa: A parote of land in tw Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, deecribed as: com­ mencing at tw Northwoot comer of aaid Section 28; thenoe East 94 rods; thence South 80 rods; foonoo West 94 rods; thence North 00 rods to foe ptooo of beginning, EXCEPT commencing at tw Northwest comer of aaid Section 28: twnoo East 94 rods along tw North Section Ino tor piece of beginning; thenoe Soufo 209 toot; twnoo West 417 toot; twnoo North 209 toot; foonoo East 417 toot to tw piaoo of beginning, Hope Townohip. Barry County, are «■ MKJitgen Tire ladempOori period ahal ba 12 (north, from tw data of auch ma. Dared: February 19.2004 For more HonMkm, pfaaaa cak FC C 2MJ93.1301 True* Trod. PC. Aaomay, For ABN AMRO Mongaga Group. Inc. 30400 Wagreph Rd St, 200 Bingham Forma, MtaNgan 45025-5822 F3a roiSIOOFOl a**, (2/19X3/11) WE OBTAM VRLL BE UBS) RM THAT PURPOBE. PLIA8E CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMs stea iiwy be He was given credit for two days served probation. Judge Janies Fisher they don’t have the name of the informant A 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew was ordered and be is to rcrticipate in the drug court pro­ Fisher replied be ruled the search was gram. Owen earlier pleaded guilty to the charge tion search because there was not a proba­ them his phone number and told them to call when ready for him. Tobias continued to report to them. T'm taking a cognitive thinking course to • Robert B. Owen, 46, of Nashville, was aelling/manufacturing marijuana, second did not testify that the search was a proba­ wasn’t there on Monday. Then Tobias gave sentenced to three months in jail and three entering a building with intent to commit a pursuant to a probation order. Gilbert earlier argued a motion that police not there, Dwyer said. The deputy said to try back on Monday but the paperwork still home." He said he should have continued to od of incarceration," Dwyer said. • Trial was scheduled March 11 for Scott Gilbert told Bany County Circuit Court the court, the last three months of his jail • Troy Burch. 35, of Freeport, was sen­ ty service was not working for Krebs. Krebs' attorney. James Goulooze, said it Krebs so prison. “She thought if she ignored it, it would go He was given credit for 14 days served in jail When Tobias makes a $500 payment to sentence will be suspended. violated her probation by failing to report to her probation officer in June and July. She was on probation for uttering and cer Sept. 2 and thereafter and for failing to serve his county jail term commencing Sept. 5. iMtoe Of ttwlgogo Rwerttotawr We THS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WKL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale May be reocindod by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, N any, ahal be BmRod ooiofy to the return of the bld amount tendered MORTGAGE*SALE UtototeUtes boon made in in exchange for dismissal of a breaking said entering a building with intern to commit a crime of larceny charge at the VFW Post in Nashville. NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY TO THE REWDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNBHF, BARRY COUNTY, MCHK1AN, AND ANY OTHER MIERUFID PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that a Patton has boon Rod wfh and reotevod by foo Township Cterk of RuWnl Charter Townahip, tor foo eotabiohmont at an aaeaaamant dtetnet for tw consul of agnate woods in Podunk Lake. pursuant to foo provisions of Mfchigan Pubfc Ad 118 of 1832 and Pubic Ad ot or me as amenoeo, locanaa wwnn ma propoaaa facial aeaaaamarn awmci oaacmaa upon ma peeoon wuaiaa wnnintte Townahip. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNBMP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSMENT DMTRCT NO. 2 Land and premtoss fronting and access to Podunk Lakes in Sections 28, 27 and 34 aa Rated on Schedule A attached to sted petton. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat foe Townahip Board haa caused to ba prepared cartain plana and haa obtained an estimate tor aaid ImprovsmsN and haa received foo some and haa paaaad a resolution tentatively declaring its Intention to make auch improvement and tontatvaiy daaignat Ing tw apodal aaaaaamant district against which the coat of auch Improvement ia to ba assessed, aa horeinbetoro deecribed and has cauaad eted plana and estimate to ba Rad with tw Townahip Clock tor pubic examination. The total coal ia estimated at $12325 per year, sftichwR require an asooeomont to bo levied in tw prapoaod dtotrict of 8225 par year tor each owner of lands abutting Podunk Lake, $75 par year tor each owner al landa not abutting Podunk Lake. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing uponfoe petition, the improvement and tw apodal aaaaaamant dMrid to bo ostabtiohod tor tw aaoaoament and tw coot thereof, including any revision, correction, amendment or change foerein, wH bo hold at tw Townahfo Hol. 2481 Heath Road. wtiNn tw Townahip, commencing at 730 o'clock pjn. on Wednesday. tw 3rd day of March, 2004. Al intereotod persons ate Invited to bo present at tw hear­ ing in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning tw toregoing. Rutland Charter Townahip wB provide necessary reaoonabto auxRory aids and services, Sfch as signors tor tw hear­ ing impaired and audto tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at tw hearing, to indMdutes with dtoabWos al the hearing upon seven days' notice to tw Township Cleric IndMdutes with dsabittes requiring such aids or services should contact tw Township Clerk at tw address or tele­ phono number listed below. Robin E. McKenna, Cterk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 48058 (289) 948-2194 MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk hw been roeda fo me corrawonz c* u moot uy rouo nwwan, ■ nwnwu nwn onu Juoy nurwsn, ■ mar­ ried women, original mortgagor^), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Decambar 27.2001. and recorded on March 21.2002 In irwfrumenl 1078919, in Bany county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage foerole dtemed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum at Ons Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Three And 06/100 Dolaro ($100,973.08), Including interest at 835% per annum. Under foe power of sate contakwd In said mort­ gage and foe statute in such cate made and pro­ vided, notfce is hereby given fo£ ssJd mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a aato of foe mortQagm pramtoes, or acme part of foam, at pubic vendi*9, ai ttw Bany County Courthoueo in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on Mwch25,2004. Said premises are tetuatod In Chartar Towrwhip of Hasttnga, Rany County, MtaNgan, and are described as: the North 1/2 of a parcel of land in foo Northwoot comer of foo Soufo 1/2 of foo Northwoot 1/4 of foo Soufoweot 1/4 of Section 15. Town 3 Klrewtbe ------ too wool reerem^revere Norm, rienge meeeunng ft io QreaM moot CreM casi ano West and 10 Rods North and Soufo along Powoi Road, Hatting* TbsmoNp, Barry County, MtaNgan, and Lot 23 and »w Soufo 1/2 of Lot 22 of foa Ptat of Fairhaven according to foo recorded ptot fooreof as recorded In Uber 5 of Plato on Pegs 48, being in Socton 15. Town 3 North. Rango 8 Wool HocBngs Township, Bany County. kBOhigan The rodompion period shal ba 8 months from the dote of auch sale, untoee dstonninad aban­ doned to accordance wflh MCLA 8003241a, in which caao foe redampion period ahal ba 30 days from foe date of auch aato. Doted: February 19, 2004 For more Intormatton, ptoaoo cal: FC C 248393.1301 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. AttomMO For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MfcNgan 48025-5822 Rte 8008020F03 (2/19X3/11) THKFmMn A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE OafauX haa boon made In ma conrMona of a mortgage made by WUtam Grinaga Jr., a angle (mon. to Sebring Capital Corporation, mortgagee, dared March 25, 2002 and recorded Moy 20.2002 in Document Nuntar 1050742. Bony County Record, Said mortgage le now hold by JPMorgan Cheoo Bank As Tnatoe. cft> RoaktortW Fuming Cotporadon. by aeelgnmint doled Aprt 3. 2002 and recorded on Jenuary 24. 2003 In Document Number 1C03100 , Bony County Rocorde There le dakned to be due on auch mortgage me rem of One Hundred Fifty Thouaand Seven Hundred Fatoen and 3B/100 DoMre (3150.71S30) inducing IntoreMamorareof 93%perannum. Under me power of ode oontainod In me mort­ gage and the atatutre of toe Stole of MtaHgro. notice le hereby given met the mortgage wB be torectoeed by a aato of me mortgaged premtae,, or tome part of mem. at puMc venue at me Bwry County Courmouee In Heotnge In Barry County. McNgento IDO pjn. on February 2B. 2004. The premtooe are toctoed In mo TbwnaNp of Maple Grove. Bany County. MtaNgan, and are rirecitnil re: Commencing at me 1 outwear comer of Section 34. Tbwn 2 Norm. Rango 7 WM. Maple Grove Townohip. Bony County, MtaNgan. thenoe WM 10 rods, mence North IS rads; msneo EM 10 rods to reclton kw; msnoo South 1S rads to potot of beglnring. The redampdon period MM bo e mentw from mo d* of eudi aato. untoee too property to datorrNned abandoned In accordance with MCLA *S003241a. In wNdt case tie redemption period ahM be 30 dm from me date of me adc. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectaMg mort­ gagee eon reednd tw aato In tw avert e 3rd petty buye tie property end mere to a elmubaMoue reookaton rrth me borrower. In met overt, your damagee, Hany, are bntadaotoly to ma return of tw bid amount tondered al aato. Dated: January 22.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attomeya tar JPMorgan Chew Bank Aa Thjotoe, -■ Mel r* - - -to - - We ----- - _ e a _ .,---czu leSsmanuM r wOapovueon,, asACSiBnoo P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248)467-1000 am Pub: 1/22-2d 9 RMECL08URE NOTICE (ALL COIBmU) MAI—T RM IM WML WE ARE ATTIMPTBtG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BFQRMATKMOBTABCDWU. BEU—FOR THAT PURPOSE NOWFY (Ml) 38M1M F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dafaul hawing bean made In foe terma and oondMona of a certain mortgagee made by CrtegNfchois and Jamie Nfchois, husband and wNe of Bany County. MtaNgan, Mortgagor to Mortgage EtoctroNc Registration Systems, inc. “ETC <*y. tWObfC AJ^2«g. ano recoraoo ai uia craoo or a* NogMor or uooos, tor foe County of Barry and State of MtaNgan, on foe 1st (toy of November, A.D. 2002. in Document No. 1090790 of Bony Records, on which mortgage foore is ctoimod to bo duo. at foo dato of foo noSoo, tor prtndpte and IntoreoL foo sum of $104,48439 (Ona hundred tour thousand, tour hundred eighty tour doSaro and ninoty^ine cents) todudtog intoreot foore on at 8.00% (six point zero) percent per annum. And no out prooaadtogs at tow or In eguty hav­ ing boon tnadtoted to recover foo debt secured by aaid mortgage or any part fooreof. Now, foaretore, by virtue of foo power of aato oontefrted in aaid mortgage, and pursuant to foo otototo of foe Stoto or MKrngan ai aucn case maoo ano prowoo, nooce is hereby given foat on, foe 11fo day of March, AD„ 2004, at IDO o'clock aaid mortgage wB be torectoaad by a aato at pubfc auction, to foo Nfpwot bidder, at foe Bony County Courfoouoo in HaoSnge, mi. Deny %^ouiny. Mwriigan, or me promioe* daocribod in aaid mortgage. Vfoich aato premtoea are daocribod aa toSowrc Al foot certain piece or parcel of tend ofoato in foo CSy of Haainga, In foe County of Bany and State of MtoNgmi mid ctoooribod aa tofowa to wt: Lot(8) 1002, of foo CMy tormariy VMago of Hastings, acoordtig to foe recorded ptot fooreof. Tta LD.: 08-65D01-38540. The redomptton period ahal bo aix monfoa from foo dato of auch aato, untoee dstonninad teMndonad in accordance wth 1948 CL 8003241a, In vfotah caao foo redemption period ahal be 30 days from the dato of auch aato. Dotod: February 5.2004 WELTMAN, WBNBERG 8 EQS CO., LRA. By: DaNoi e. Boot (P58501) Attorney for Aaeigneo pt Mortgagee Wetman. Weinberg 8 Rtes Co., LP.A 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy MtaNgan, 48084 WWRf03383907 ■ PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational mooting of foo Hope Township Board of Review wB bo held In foo oMoo of foo Supervisor at the Hope Townohip Hal on Tuesday. March 2.2004, at 8 pjn. Al pubic meetings of foo 2004 Board of Review wB ba hold at foo Hope Township HteL 5483 8. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Dates tor property owner sppites are as totows: March 8, 2004 9 a. m. lo 3 p.m March 9.2004 2 p.nt to 4 pjn. 8 5 pjn. to 9 pJn. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and flnalze foe 2004 asooaomont rof. Any property owner unable to attend tether of foo above appeal dates may appeal by latter no later than March 8,2004, to the Hope TbwnaNp Board of Rovtow, 5483 S. M-43 Hwy., Healings, Ml 49068. 2004 Factors and Asaoatment Ratios as determined by the Bany County Equalization Department. 101 Agriculture 201 Commercial 301 industrial 401 Residential 501 Timber Cutover 601 Devetopmental Personal Property Mutopier MuMpior Multiplier MuMpUer Mufcpiior Multiplier Multiplier 1.0680 1.0506 1.0000 1.0354 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio 4736% 4739% 50.00% 4839% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% Change In Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed tor 2004. 00528220 Patricia AJbort Suparvisor/Asaaeoor �Page 18 - Thursday, February ’9, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Oil bulk tank catches fire at Cobb Road rural site Annual ‘Walk for Warmth' is scheduled for Feb. 28 The 19th annual Walk for Warmth, spon­ sored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, will be held Saturday morning. Feb. 28, starting at the Hastings Free Methodist Church. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road, Hastings. There will be one- and three-mile outdoor routes available Registration starts at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies are set for 9:30. Refreshments will be available at the walk. The walkers will be attempting to collect pledges to help families facing the threat of a winter without heat. Last year. 40 participants raised more than $3,000 for Barry County residents who have low incomes or are elderly and on fixed incomes or are disabled and have home heat­ ing emergencies, such as an impending utili­ ties shutoff. Families that benefit usually just need a little extra, temporary help to make it Hickory Comers, Johnstown Township and Delton Fire Department responded Wednesday to the scene of a small fire at an oil bulk tank at 10700 Cobb Road. Delton Fire Department Captain Gene Muskovin said it only took a couple min­ utes to extinguish the fire. At time of press the departments were awaiting the Department of Environmental Quality to arrive. There appeared to be a small hole in the tank leaking water. (Photo by Marcie Westover) The New GTO . HIGH-OCTANE FUEL FOR THE SOUL It begins with a sound like approaching thunder. Suddenly, it s here. THE GTO IS BACK. Heads turn. Jaws drop. And then, just as suddenly, it's gone. Tail lights turned to snake eyes. The only question is: Are you driving ...or are you standing by the side of the road? may need a boost from Walk for Warmth, toe. Former participants have said that even if the weather is frigid on the day of the walk, once they start walking they don’t get cold. To help raise extra funds for the walk. Mary Jane Bradfield has made and donated two lap quilts that will be auctioned at the event. Pledge sheets for the walk arc now avail­ able at the CAA office in Hastings or at many area businesses such as McDonald's. Pledge sheets also may be mailed to walkers by call­ ing Mary Frisby at (269) 965-7766 or the CAA office in Hastings. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) is a locallybased. private, non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low and moderate income residents of Bany, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. CAASCM's programs include child development pro­ grams, consumer services, energy assistance and conservation services, food programs, housing programs, services just for seniors, transportation, and youth mentoring pro­ grams. Walks are also being held in Albion, Battle Creek. Coldwater. Union City, Sturgis and Three Rivers. HHS jazz band goes to CMU The New 2004 Pontiac GTO is coming soon! STOP IN AT DREISBACH MOTORS BETWEEN NOW A FEB 29 A PUSH THE BLUE ONSTAR BUTTON... YOU COULD WIN ONE OF 1000 NEW GM VEHICLES! Fuel for the Soul You have a 1 m 5.500 chance to win. No test drive, purchase or soles presentation necessary' See Dreisboch for detois I Dreisbach PONTIAC Exceeding Expectations is GMC GMC a Family Tradition Eric Drwsboch, President MoniWadirUB TuahuOFfturtie SehrtoyureiRoon Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Sn<s Ryan Madden. Soles 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8( www.dreisbachmofora.com • Locally Owned 8r Operated •GMS KUS IAX. TTTIE a LICENSE W/10X DOWN WAC through a difficult time, according to a CAA spokesperson.For example, a widowed senior citizen may have high medical bills and a lim­ ited income and Walk for Warmth funds can make life better for that person. People who have been laid off from jobs Amy Piper, Soles Chris Silverman, Finance Mgr MonftMM8-7 Tua Thu 8 Fri 8-5 -USEDCAHS WAC BEST TERM a RATE JUST ADO TAX a FEES The two Hastings High School jazz bands and combo took part in the 31st annual Jazz Weekend at Central Michigan University last Friday, Feb. 13. The Hastings Jazz Band Night participated in the Class B Division, Jazz Band Day per­ formed in the Class C/D Division and the combo played a set in the combo venue. Students were evaluated by experts in the field of jazz and were given the opportunity to hear outstanding high jazz bands from around the state, as well as the stellar per­ formances of CMU jazz ensembles. An added treat was the clinic presented by jazz great Phil Woods. • “All of the Hastings bands delivered excit­ ing performances during their respective sets," said band director Joseph LaJoye. Amanda Rose was selected as honorable mention for solo performance in the combo division, Betsy Acker was selected as first runner up for best soloist in the Class C/D Division, and Jazz Band Day was selected as second runner up for best band in the Class C/D Division. The next performance for the Hastings jazz band program will be at the Mkhigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Jazz Festival at East Kentwood High School Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13. City Council plans workshop Monday ft CHEVY 2S00 X-CAB 4X4 02 O*VY IMO ND OKW CAB 4X4 (X SILVERADO. 350. LOCAL TRADE. 71K. HURRY' LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. CD 6 0 $15,995 WOW! $2M88 $25,995 9* PONTIAC GRAND AM GT M CHEVY TAHOE IS V-6. BLACK LOW MIES $6,495 OR $129 MONTH 77K. 2 DOOR. EXCELLENT CONDfflON. HARD TO FHD REDUCED $4^996 $14,888 99 JW WtANGLEB 4X4 4 DOOR. 1 OWNER. LOADED. PRICED TO SELL' 01 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4 leather hea^d seats tv/vcp excellent concmton ONLY 37000 KES. 5 SPffl). SHARP' $15,888 REDUCED! $25,995 SAvei $8,888 02 CHEVY S-10 CKW CAB 4X4 M CHEVY I SOO X-CAS 4X4 SLVERADC 350. FUUY SEWCEO. EXTRA MCE TRUCK wow ‘7,995 The Hastings City Council will have a spe­ cial workshop at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in the City Hall council chambers, 201 E. State St, Hastings to discuss low to moderate income and elderly housing needs in the Hastings community, and state programs aimed at addressing these needs. For more information about the workshop, please contact the city clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings, or by call 616-945-2468. The regular Local Development Finance Authority Board (LDFA) meeting scheduled for Feb. 18 has been canceled. The next reg­ ular scheduled meeting will be held Wednesday, March 17 at 8 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Drop in classes continue at TAC The Tbornapple Arts Council of Barry County has had to weather a few srow relat­ ed cancelations in this month’s art classes. Everything though is back to normal except that the time for the “drop in" classes on Wednesdays has been changed to 4 p.m. On Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m., children will experience the masters of visual arts. They will watch a movie designed for young people to explore the work of a famous painter and then begin to practice the artistic technique. Students can register for all sessions or sign up for a particular artist Call the TAC at 945-9554 for information on artists to be explored each week. This “drop in" experience is held at the TAC downtown gallery at 117 State Sl in Hastings. The Sue Drummond retrospective contin­ ues through March 11. To register for classes, stop in during office hours or call 945-2002. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-02-26.pdf 850bb03dce6d920083e994385778ab76 PDF Text Text The Hastings Thursday. February 26, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 9 Hastings DDA sets special meeting A special Hastings Downtown Development Authority meeting will be held w 8 am Friday, Feb. 27. in City Han Council Chamben. 201 East Stale Stfor the putpoae of a visioning session crease a five-year downtown plan. For mon information about the meet­ ing. please contact City Clerk Ev Mswtatm at City Hall or call 269-945­ 2468. Lenten luncheons will begin today “Life Leuom from Lem" i> the theme of the series of the annual Lenten lunch­ eon prognms, which sort today. AU iairrrstrd people are welcome So attend. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the series will be UaMutSt. toeof iiy rnfcni.i Ctan* in! tarings every TriMteaay from Feb. 26 for informal feUotniup variaas itetwiinatinra Lunch (for a free-will offering) starts riaoen at the church, followed by a aervfea from 12:30 so 1 pun. St Roae maaictam will pmvide special mmic at each Civil War muster canceled for ’04 at Cbarlton Park by Marcie Westover Staff Writer One of Michigan's largest annual Civil War musters will not be held this summer at Charlton Park, but Dr. George Shannon, director of the park, says he hopes it may be brought back for 2005. The park, when preparing for this year's events, asked sponsoring re-enactment units that participate in the event to pay $10 each for what Shannon called “primarily a camp­ ing fee,” the sponsoring units turned down this request and decided instead to not partic­ ipate in the Chariton Park event. The Civil War event, which celebrated its 16th year al Charlton Park last summer, has not previously charged the re-enactors any fees. Admission costs for the public at last year’s muster were $5 for an adult and S3 for children. Shannon said the campers' fees would have been used toward expanding the Civil War re­ enactment tuch. making it bigger and better He also said as times change, the park also must change, and that operations do cost money. For many residents, the event is something they look forward to seeing during July and Shannon said he, too. is “very sad” it will not take place here this year. They are hoping to plan to have the event next year. Shannon said. Ken Neil, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, said the commission suggested the fee as a way to make it a more profitable event. The groups involved declined the offer, but Neil said they are going to make a real effort to have the event in 2005. However, the $10 fee will still be part of the proposal for the groups to attend next year. Neil said "both sides agreed to take the year off.” He also said with the short time frame to approve the proposal, the groups had to con­ sider other commitments and with them hav­ ing more of a lime frame for a possibility next year. t• ♦ . The popu.hr and educational eVcnt draws around 1.800 rc-enactors for a weekend. This takes a lot of time for the park staff. Neil said. The Parks and Recreation Commission also • Feb. 26, Paator Clayton Gerriaoa of Heatings Aaeestibiy of Ood. • March 4. Pastor Mkhad Amon of ----- ---------------------------------*- wooagrove Drcuucn vnurcn. • March 25. Pmtor Jeff Oasriaoa of Pint fteabyserian Church. • April 1, Father Al RusaeU of St Roae of Lima Catholic Church. ‘Bowling for Kids’ fund-raiser plannod Woodgrove Parish Church on Coats Grove Road will have a chili/soup dinner Sunday, Feb. 29. after the 10:30 ajn. wonhip service. The menu will include cornbread muffins and dessert. Funds from a free­ will offering will be donated to the 19th anmtal Hastings “Walk for Warmth " The actual walk will be held at 10 ajn. Saturday. Feb. 28. at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Woodgrove is promoting this dinner as a way to spend “Leap Day." Sunday School begins a 9:30 and wor­ ship at 10:30. A nursery is provided. More NEWS BRIEFS pap 3 costs of events. Neil stated “it’s a matter of economics” and See MUSTER, continued pg. 2 itself.” 1 Shannon noted that the mblic should know •hey are running a bus inc IT as well as a park. sewer system users will proceed with their Tuesday night voted 7-0 to proceed with refinancing bonds for the Southwest Barry ment of White and his legal firm could be regarded as a conflict of interest because County Sewer Authority project. Attorney Jim White with Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones of Grand Rapids told the board that refinancing up to $5.5 million for Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones has repre­ sented Prairieville Township and the county before in other bonding matters. She added that Johnstown Township had refused to sign the bond project would save more than $200,000. “We refinance this to get lower rates of interest,” White explained. “The county a letter waiving concerns about such a con­ the movie. “A lot of people were coming out in tears." he said. The movie officially debuted Wednesday in Hastings and around the nation, but Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings pur­ chased 700 tickets for three advance show­ ings Tuesday and sold them all. At the first public showing at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. Kulhanek said about 70 people came to see the film. That number is a lot higher than the normal weekday afternoon attendance, he said. Kulhanek expects die film to run locally at least until next Thursday. Show times are 1:10. 3:50. 6:30 and 9:10 p.m. "The Passion of the Christ" centers on the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ and has been the topic of debate in national media for months with some critics claiming it is too bloody, violent and anti-Semitic while others arc praising it. Filmmaker. Mel Gibson, has denied the anti-Semitism charges about the See PASSION, continued pg. 2 to sign the letter. “They had questions that needed to be Prairieville. Hope. Barry and Johnstown townships, began operating in 1995. White estimated that as much as $5.6 million is left 7-0. with Don Nevins absent, to approve the lion and the Sewer Authority has misman­ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor During the two years Andrew Kulhanek has managed the Hastings 4 Cinema he has never seen a film evoke as much emotion from moviegoers as “The Passion of the Christ” after a Tuesday preview showing of flict. But White reported that Johnstown Township Board members, in a special meeting earlier that evening, had voted 5-0 answered,” White said in explaining the township vote two weeks earlier. The County Board, as a result, also voted claimed the residents paying for the sewer and waler project really owe only $1.7 mil­ Local interest soars for ‘The Passion of the Christ' legal action. Cichy also contended that the involve­ it all work.” The bond project of $12 million was start­ ed in 1990 and the sewer system, serving owing on the bond. However, local activist Barbara Cichy Andrew Kulhanek, manager of the Hastings 4 Cinema, looks at a poster promoting The Passion of the Christ" film. meeting, confirmed that she and her group of Editor Despite the threat of legal action, the Barry County Board of Commissioners (meanwhile) is asked tp provide backup with its full faith and credit... If we can save $200,000, we’re $200,000 closer to making The anaoal Big Brothen-Big Siam “Bowl for Kids- Sake" fundraiser win take place Saturday, March 6, at the Hastings Bowl on Woodlawn Avenue. The event win be held in three shifts, Chill lunch to aid Walk fbr Warmth This means the park muty be able to cover “we hope to have them (re-enactors) back in the future.” The re-enactors who participate in the event are drawn from areas across Michigan. At the 2003 Civil War Muster, representative groups were the 5th Regular Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Co. C, 1st Michigan Light Artillery Battery and 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry . James Newkirk, of “Battery D" 1st is looking into considering camping fees to cover costs for other future events, with the duration and type of event being considered. Neil said the commission worked through Shannon with the proposal and that the addi­ tional fees would go to the park to “better by David T. Young Grace Lutheran Church. • March 11. Pernor Timothy Oyer of Hastings Church of the Nazarene. • March 18. Pastor Roberta Shaffer of starting at 130 pm, at 5 JO sad in s new development Uris year, in a “Midnight Glow Bowl." The fund-reiser is open to anyone at all ages. Money raised from pledges win be used to help support the local Big Brothen-Big Sisters program. For mote information, call 948-2044. The battle fields at Chartton Park will be quiet this summer, as the annual “Civil War Muster" event will not take place. There are possible plans to try and bring it back next year. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SW Barry sewer refinancing approved by County Board ■nice and area paasors wm take tame wav----4 PRICE 50C aged the funds over the years. In a prepared statement to the board. Cichy said, “It is our opinion the Authority misused and misappropriated three debtrelated fees: the original assessment, con­ nection fees and debt service fees. With th*’ partial exception of connection fees, all the funds collected are to be used solely for debt service. We contend that this has not been the case, in fact, until July 1998. the author­ ity used a single bank account... and co-min­ gled funds. Although this debt account was opened, the Authority continued to co-min- gle funds until 2004. The use of debt retire­ ment funds for any purpose other than retir­ ing debt is prohibited by state law... “(The law) authorizes a civil action by the local Prosecuting Attorney or Slate Attorney General where local officials or employees conflict of interest waiver. Former Johnstcwn Township Supervisor Barbara Earl, also a member of the Fine Lake Association, urged the commissioners to agree to the refinancing proposal, con­ tending the opposition is simply caught up in politics. She added as the meeting ended. “I would hope the paper would put in some­ thing positive. There’s been so much nega­ tive (about this issue).” In other business at Tuesday night’s meet­ ing at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, the County Board: • Agreed to 3 percent pay increases, retroactive to Jan. 1. for this year for gener­ al non-union county employees and depart­ ment heads. They also will receive a $25 increase in their dental/optical benefit. The 18 affected employees are Vicky Alspaugh, assistant director of Friend of the Court; Bob Andrus, jail administrator; Luella Dennison, management analyst; Tom Evans. assistant prosecutor; Mary Hermenitt. office manager for the prosecu­ tor’s office; Kathy Holman, trial court administrator; Carrie Johnson, jail secretary; local Prosecuting Attorney for the protection they deserve and should have been afforded Alice Martin, sheriff’s department secretary; Tim McMahon, casework supervisor for trial and family court; Jim McManus, direc­ tor. planning and zoning; Karen McMillan, first deputy clerk; Tim Need, building and them by County and Township officials.” Cichy. when asked after Tuesday night's See COUNTY, pg. 20 violate the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. Taxpayers and users of the sewer system will be filing charges with the �P«g» 2 - Thursday. February 26, 200 - The HMkiga Banner MUSTER, continued from page 1 Michigan Light Artillery Battery, said the proposed concept of charging re-enactors is "contrary to the philosophy of the event" and they could not in good faith attend. The 63 members who form Battery D were among the units that decided not to attend the Charlton Park event. Newkirk said, "they (re-enactors) are the show" and should not be required to pay a fee. In order to put on the show, the re-enactors already have money invested in equipment, transportation, in addition to other costs, with the fees from venues being free. Newkirk said as an example of the cost to the re-enactors, when the cannons are fired just the cost of one firing is $3. and this does not include anything else that goes with it, only the "bang." Lloyd Kilmer,-a re-enactor with the Chicago Light Artillery, said the minimum cost for a re-enactor to just stand in line with items including rifle, "leathers" and uniform is $1,000. This amount can be much higher, and does not include all of the other expenses the re-enactors absorb to put on an event, which they enjoy sharing with the public. The units involved receive many invita­ tions and set schedules ahead of time and hav­ ing Chariton Park miss out on a year could affect future planning if another facility wants the units that weekend. At national events like Gettysburg, the units pay fees, but the fees are put toward the preservation of historical Civil War sites. Not putting on the show this year at Chariton Park is a disappointment, Newkirk said. Newkirk, who is also chairman of the National Civil War Artillery Association, and other re-enactors put a tremendous amount of time and effort into the events, with planning for the next year's events beginning as the including private lakes, campgrounds and cabins. Forsberg said the Civil War re-enactment, "it's real exciting. I love it" Most venues including Forsberg's, do not charge re-enactors any fees because they are seen as providing the entertainment. Some facilities even provide incentives foi the re-enactors because of the large interest and demand from the public to view the years finally close. With Chariton Park not offering the event, re-enactors seemed willing to look into other events. Forsberg said with the Civil War re-enact­ ment there is a positive economic imparc on the community, as the event is a "visitor favorite" and brings money from outside. To have the re-enactment come in 2005, Forsberg said, "it's a huge undertaking." They want to be fully prepared and ready for the event. Forsberg said they have the deepest respect for the re-enactors and offer a dynamic place for the event. For Forsberg and the re-enactors, he said, a 2005 event would be a “win-win" situation for all, including those in the community. There are Civil War re-enactments in the area for the coining year, including Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township on Oct. 9 areas. Peter Forsberg, president of the Yankee Springs Outdoor Center, said he was approached about holding the event there this year. Due to the vast amount of preparation and organization for the event, Forsberg, for­ mer Chariton Park director, said they would like to farther prepare and hold it next year. Forsberg said it's a shame for Chariton Park not to have the popular community event With the groups looking into other locations like Forsberg's, there is a chance for Barry County residents to still see the event in the future. The Yankee Springs Outdoor Center leases the two large facilities, the Long Lake Outdoor Center and the Chief Noonday Outdoor Center. These facilities have 5,000 acres of recreation area and other amenities and 10. There is also the large event near Jackson, the “Cascades Civil War Muster" on Aug. 28 and 29. PASSION, continued from page 1 movie in national media and has said he is not personally anti-Semitic either. Some local chinches, boride* Thornapple Valley Church, have rented theaters for pri­ vate showings for their congregations and guests. For instance. Faith United Methodist Church in Delton baa pnrrhaard tickets for a 10 a.m showing Saturday, March 6 in Plainwell and is encouraging its church fami­ ly to invite their neighbors. Pastor Clayton Garrison of Hastings Assembly of God has not seen the film yet, but he's excited that be has tickets to a Saturday viewing. He has researched the film on Web sites, read about it, previewed excerpts from the movie and is encouraging members of his church to pre-purchase movie tickets and to invite “unchurched" neighbors to go along. Garrison said his understanding of the anti Jewish claims is that the film “is simply using the Gospels as a script. “We can't change or alter history to suit our present needs," he said. But, he doesn't believe the film will stir up hatred in Christians for the Jews and Romans. “That would be contradictory to what Christ taught; He loved," Garrison said. “I think the argument comes out of fear and truly not understanding what drives Christians. "Personally. I think it will have a positive effect* on Christians and non-Christians," the pastor said, despite the film's visual portrayal of the violence surrounding Christ's death. Though there may be inaccuracies, from what be has learned about the film, the por­ trayal seems to be quite an accurate rendering of Christ's sufferings. Garrison said. In fact, he noted that Gibson said if he had done the portrayal to the extent of what Christ actually suffered no one would be able to stand to view it Garrison said that the Bible's Book of Isaiah prophesied that Christ’s sufferings would be so insense that He would not be rec­ ognizable. The film “is an opportunity for us as Christians to be confronted with the visual reality of Christ's suffering... and for others to make a decision (about following Quirt)." he said. He also said the film opens the door for dialogue about Jesus and offers opportunities for people, especially nonbelievers, to ask questions about who Christ was. Sister Constance Fifelski, parish adminis­ trator at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton, does not plan to view “The Passion of the Christ” because of the violence portrayed in the film “It's hard enough to read it (in the Bible)," she said. There is also "great concern" in the Catholic community that the movie will result in a becklash agamst Jewish people, Fifelski said, because it nciudes “scene old stereo­ types about the Lukm (dramatizations of Christ's last daysjf She also noted that the movie is the film­ maker's interpretation and that Gibson is not a biblical scholar. However, if the movie “enlivens people’s faith or causes conversions, that’s great,” Fifelski said. The Rev. Dr. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings has not seen the film yet, but intends to see it. “I’m sorry for any anti-Semitic conversa­ tions, but I'm delighted abou the many peo­ ple who are excited about the story of Jesus,” he said, noting that it will promote discussion. With any film, Anton said it is important to remember that even if the filmmaker tries to be close to the text, he or she is still telling the story from his/her own perspective. Film critic Kenneth Turan of Ae Los Angeles Times has criticized “The Passion of the Christ” for having a one-dimensional view of the life of Christ and not more about Jesus' teachings. On National Public Radio's Morning Edition, Turan said, the movie portrays Christ “as only someone who was willing to absorb unspeakable punishment for our aim ” Of that criticism, Anton simply said, it’s Gibson's film and his purpose is to show the last 12 hours. “This is his plan.” People can find the entire life story of Jesus in other resources, including the video Jesus ofNotipnth, which teMs of Christ's life from birth to depth, AnMAttd. * The Rev. Kalty Brown, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hastings, has no plans to see the film, but for those who do, she said, “if it can have an impact on people's lives and they can have good experiences from it, it's great” First Friday plans discussion on reforming County Board The First Friday forum will return to its sioners serve only on boards and commis­ regular schedule March 5 when instead of sions whose by-laws require their atten­ a featured speaker, the public will be fea­ dance and reducing their number on all tured in a discussion of critical issues fac­ other boards to a single member where ing Barry County reform and reorganiza­ there is a legal requirement for a County tion. Commissioner to be a member of the "Barry County faces a number of struc­ tural political problems, which have been ignored by the Board of Commissioners board in question. “Only reform and new commissioners can bring this about" Cichy said. for years. It has been far too long," At a time when many citizens and their declared Democratic Party Vice Chair employers are stretched to their limit to Barb Cichy. "Each of the problems that pay for some form of health insurance and they have failed to look to have had far many others have none at all, the commis­ ranging effects and it is up to the voters. sioners continue to collect full benefits for Democrats Republicans. and part-time jobs. This is simply wrong and Independents, to combine in whatever new commissioners and reform will elim­ way possible to elect a Board of Commissioners' majority who will make the reforms so needed." inate it Cichy promised. “The current budget calls for more than $210,000 for the care and feeding of the County eight commissioners. Simple math tells us Apportionment Commission decided over that, their cost is over $25.000 per year for the objection of both Republican and each commissioner. This, on top of the She said when the Democratic County Party Chairmen in a more than $230,000 annual cost to operate 3-2 vote to stay with an eight-member County Administrator Michael Brown's Board of Commissioners, the saga began. office. Neighboring Kalamazoo County Despite the fact that this decision would pays its County Commissioners a salary cost the taxpayers at least $500,000 extra less than half of what we pay to govern a during the term of the board, all three county of more than four times our size. county officials on the commission voted Reform through new county commission­ for the larger sized board. ers is the answer." The County Board continues to base its The County Commission still requires operations around Tuesday morning meet­ voters to elect a register of deeds rather ings instead of evening meetings that are than combine the office with that of the customary for every township, village and county clerk, which has been done in moat school board and the City of Hastings, of the counties surrounding Barry. Their which makes it difficult for anyone with own study conducted ten years ago found daytime responsibilities to seek office as a that no less than $25,000 would be saved County Commissioner, thus reducing the every year since then and probably more. number of possible opponents at the polls. New county commissioners can bring Reform calls for evening meetings. about this needed reform. By loading boards and commissions “There is a lengthy list of changes, throughout the county with each other, reforms that need to be made and soon!" and paying them per diems and mileage, she said. the commissioners have cheapened and Citizens are invited to come at noon downgraded the very volunteerism that March 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in local government requires to bring citi­ Hastings to share ideas, proposals and zens into the process, Cichy charged. She concerns. said reform requires that county commis­ Police warn about scam over phone Troopers al the Michigan State Police This was, of course, a fraud, and the Hastings post again are wanting citizens of unsuspecting citizen fell victim to this Citizens are advised not to divulge any a popular scam that tends to prey on the scam. “Many of these scams originate on for­ information relating to their finances or other personal information to anybody over A Hastings woman fell victim to one of eign soil and the success rate in identifying the phone or otherwise. these scams Tuesday morning, whe some­ one contacted the victim by phone and told the perpetrator is low,” explained trooper her she had just won a lottery for more than be aware of these schemes." $400,000. In order to claim this bogus price, she was required to wire the suspect There is no fee for claiming a prize on need to be more cautious than ever in order any legitimate lottery or raffle and needless to avoid being victimized by these crimi­ an $1,100 insurance fee. to say, you can not win a raffle or lottery for nals. elderly. Bryan Fuller. “It is important for citizens to which you did not enter. A good role of thumb. Fuller said, is that if it seems to good to be troe... it is. Identity theft is on the rise and citizens iW'd/ committee noKis open nouse AA OTt — ------- r-n 1mm bam. ahsUav Aa. Maxes Memoers or <ne m -o r, uornoor commrnee new an open nouse tor tne awe puoec 10 commerit on access manapsment plans for M-37. Here Kitty Rothwell (center) (ruin the Michigan Department of Transportation talks about some of the Ideas posted on aer­ ial maps of the corridor. Special ed levy finds support in TK district Kent Intermediate School District voters Ttiesday approved a one-mill levy to sup­ STOP port special education services. The total yes vote across the 20 school districts in the K1SD was 39,842 yes to 21j014no. A total of 848 voters went to the polls in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. The vote in TK was 517 yes, 10-Yuur Fixed Rate Mortgage with 330 voting no and one unrecorded bote. In precinct one. the vote was 479 yes and 4.875% and 32 no. Voter turnout in the entire district was 14 5.032% APR percent. The mill will raise about $18 million. It will not make up the entire com of mandat­ 298 no. In precinct two, which is Freeport and part of Irving Township, the vote was much closer with 38 voting yes ed special education programs but will allow including Thomapple on special education services. TK Superintendent Kevin Konarska said MA REET SAVINGS MANX Rate m ufcaawo* sad Is suhieet to chaeta. Member FDIC districts, Kellogg, to spend less from the general fund Whatoar you are buying your firat home, want to moire up. or era refinancing itis Aoh* hw bank htrt! he is very pleased with the results. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 26. 2004 — Page 3 Area woman wants to resurrect Gilkey Lake Tavern as restaurant by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Barbara Degood told the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday she wants to renovate the old Gilkey Lake Tavern, more recently known as the Boondocks, back into a restaurant. The location was established long before there was zoning of any kind and it was grand­ fathered until the restaurant was converted into a home and a home occupation catering business. Along the way, the liquor license also was sold. These changes, because they lasted for more than one year, resulted in los­ ing the automatic right to continue the restau­ rant's non-conforming use, and a special use pennit is required to put a restaurant back into operation on the site because it is zoned for agricultural residential (AR) use. Motivated by fond memories of the old Gilkey Lake Tavern and a desire to start her own business. Degood came for feedback from the commission to see if the special use was even possible before actually purchasing the property. The health department also must approve the site for everything a restaurant would require before she will buy it She and her advisors came with an informal site plan. The structure is located at preser • on the road right of way line. Planning am xming Administrator Jim McManus said. This leaves no leeway for placing a sign in front of the structure. He said though it's not currently zoned for a restaurant, there are other similar uses in the area that might justify the special use. at the Planning Commission's discretion. Attorney James Kinney, representing Degood, said many other possible uses allowed in the AR zone could be much more intrusive, with high traffic or unsightly fea­ tures, such as an asphalt plant or a junk yard. It would be harmonious with other surround­ ing uses, and there would be no public cost deriving from use as a restaurant, he said. The special use to reopen the restaurant was granted to the current owners, Randy and Kay Johnson, but additional standards must be met and documented before Degood will be cer­ tain if all the practical details will work as she hopes. She said she is willing to make a commit­ ment to the project to do it right, so she hopes everyone will be pleased with the result. Degood does not plan to try to sell alcohol on the premises. She said liability insurance Planning Commission OKs sawmill off M-79 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Shawn Benner of Castleton Township was granted approval Monday night for his site plan for a sawmill operation off M-79. Approval came after a delay when the request was put on bold since last year, to evaluate impacts on the neighbors and some non-compliance issues. Benner's request for a special use permit for the sawmill had been granted on Aug. 25 by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. A request by Benner had previously come before the commission early in 2001. At that time the commission denied the request in a 5­ 2 vole, and the Zoning Board of Appeals sup­ ported those details. Zoning Adrafatetftrto- Jim McManus said last ye£r'M' Zximptaint and investigation revealed Benner was conducting his logging operation without a permit, in spite of previ­ ous denial of the request A point was made by McManus in 2003 that logging and a sawmill could be allowed only as a special use. but logging storage yards would be limited to a C-3 location. Benner had been sent a letter to address the vioiaiSLA. The operation is located on an 84 acre site. The sawmill is planned to comprise a 15 X 20 foot building to bouse the equipment Benner had earlier filed requests for two sawmills, but the second, on a seven-acre con­ tiguous parcel, was meant as an alternative location in case the first site was not approved. Benner now intends to withdraw the second sawmill request. Eight points, were listed, which Bruner was asked to meet prior to retumiug to the Planning Commission. The proposed location was too close to Highbank Creek for Department of Environmental Quality regulations. David Price of the DEQ had given consent for a new location of the Mwmill, with a resulting adjustment planned beyond the 300-foot limit from the stream. The DEQ has since verified the sawmill site was beyond that limit. Log stockpiling prior to sawing also had been moved closer to the mill. Benner had obtained a noise test last year by James Anderson Associates of the equip­ ment to be used, which was compared to gen­ eral semi-truck traffic on M-79. to a grain drier in the area. The sawmill reaches 43 deci­ bels, the com drier reached 80 decibels. The truck noise tested was at 76 decibels. The electric sawmill equipment to be used was rated as within a level suitable even in resi­ dential areas. In addition, the trees provide a natural buffer for the noise. Even as late as last year, many neighboring residents opposed the operation because of anticipated noise levels and expected traffic hazards caused by semi-trucks connected with the business. The Michigan Department of Transportation (M-DOT) had approved a driveway permit for the present location of the drive into the property. to avoid worse access points caused by a hill and a curve. A requirement to have greater sight dis­ tance on the highway, from the driveway which logging trucks would use, was met Benner bad cleared trees along the road for a long stretch, which now allows about 12 to 13 seconds before an approaching car would pass the drive. Eight seconds were required. M-DOT had said a blinking light was not indicated, and not in the Planning Commission's authority to require. Therefore, one of the conditions previously listed. No. 4, referring to flashing lighting was deleted by the commission. M-DOT approved the driveway for light commercial use, which would average about two trips per day. Light traffic did not refer to the size of trucks, but number of trips. This could vary from zero to several truck trips per day, as the best season for cutting white woods is in winter, when sap is out of the trees, an- *.’so in observance of frost limits on use of the roads. Another condition requiring a sign at the entrance of the drive, for truckers, prohibiting the use of jake brake., is to be posted by Benner. However, he is not responsible for other trucks on the highway which might employ their brakes, which were disturbing to neighbors. The commission conditions will limit the hours of operation. A commission requirement that no more than 12,000 board feet of lumber be sawed in a week, plus the hours of opera­ tion would result in no more lumber than that being produced per week. Benner said. No outside burning is done on the premises, although the main building is heated by a burner in a small exterior structure. All by­ products are used, some for firewood, some for landscape mulch and sawdust for animal bedding. Two fuel tanks on the property will be out­ fitted with spill containment measures. There were many citizens speaking at the 2003 meetings, a great many in favor of estab­ lishing the sawmiil operation, and some others opposed. By contrast, only a handful of peo­ ple commented on Monday. There are three other sawmills where tim­ ber may be processed in the county, located in Orangeville, Woodland and Assyria town­ ships. for establishments selling alcohol is prohibi­ tively high, and being able to control cus­ tomers under the influence is another burden. Drivers can be over the limit with two drinks, which makes selling alcohol more difficult in the present than back in the nostalgic period when the old Gilkey Lake Tavern once flour­ ished. Nonetheless, she said she would like to bring back some of the character of the past history of the old tavern. Some records date back 125 years, without specific details about the buildings or uses. She would like to learn any history pertaining to the site that sur­ rounding residents may know. There is a log cabin on the premises, which Degood would like to renovate for small meetings or wedding parties. Degood hopes to provide family or country style cooking, three meals each day, with a chicken buffet, steaks, pizza and Italian spe­ cialty food, cooked by a friend who was trained as a New York chef. She could extend the business to include takeout, and catering, she said. Tom Maurer of Hickory Builders of Richland has been working with Degood to consider the options. Maurer had inspected the building. The building is up to modem construction code, with a current air infiltra­ tion and exhaust system, bathroom facilities. There are five septic tanks with pumping stations, which Maurer said were cosily iden­ tified. The health department has given them a preliminary inspection. There is a new four-inch well for the build­ ing. located about 45 feet from the road. The old well may need to be capped. The new well is located near or in the park­ ing area, which will be landscaped with a retaining wall. It is already six feet higher than the road. The paved par) ing layout was shown on the proposed plan, to accommodate the 75 seats within. Maurer said the plan for the kit would assure runoff, and provide access to the build­ ing from multiple points. He said runoff would work with the terrain, fitting with the existing slopes, flowing toward the lake, and all tied into the landscape. There is additional room for parking on the west side, but parking in the road right of way would be discouraged. There seems to be a natural terrace by the lake, which may be incorporated into the restaurant environment Ao outside t dining deck may be built Name mils atoo may be possible for families toenjdy. , The heating system uses three furnaces which beat all three parts of the building. They have spoken with the fire marshal. One space contains a fireplace, faced with a stone facade, giving the room a cozy feeling. The kitchen, located at the south side of the building, still contains the cooking facilities, which appear to still be in good working con­ dition. Degood also plans to put in the neces­ sary updated equipment, perhaps even pizza ovens in the future. Maurer concluded the building already incorporates much of the work needed to re­ establish the restaurant. He said restoring the restaurant could add an asset to the area, and "a wonderful opportunity for our county." Commissioner Mike Barney suggested grease traps to help protect the sensitive envi­ ronment there. He also suggested looking into more innovative strategies for capturing runoff. Barney said requirements for fire suppres­ sion also should be checked out There may be a dry fire hydrant by the lake. Commissioner Bill Stough was concerned about adequate public services on the site. He also suggested rain gardens, rather than deten­ tion areas. Some commissioners, including Jim Alden, wondered if a liquor license was needed to support a restaurant, as the Tavern had liquor as part of its tradition in the past. At the same time, they were positive about the effort to bring the restaurant back to the area. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic added that though this had been mentioned as friendly advice, it was not easy to get a liquor license. Chairman Clyde Morgan said be thought if good food was served, people would come there to eat. A more complete formal site plan is to be presented if Degood pursues the project. City doesn’t anticipate any revenue sharing cut Mayor Bob May and City Manager Jeff Mansfield do not expect state revenue sharing funds to be cut again to Hastings, even though the 2004-2005 state budget is facing a deficit of $1.3 billion. The city should be receiving from the state the same amount as received last year, based on Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s budget present­ ed to the State Legislature a few weeks ago. Mansfield said. “Time will tell.” May said, referring to changes the Republican-controlled Legislature could make to the governor’s budget proposal. “They’1' have to make cuts equitably, but cuts will affect somebody.” Last year, cities received 5.2 percent less than the usual revenue sharing funds because of the deficit In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Was told Lakeland Boat is leaving the Hastings Industrial Incubator March 1 for additional needed space found in Middleville. “Lakeland was looking for upwards of 5,000 feet (for expansion)," said Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, community development director. The business is owned by former Hastings Economic Development Director Joe Rahn. • Approved renewed incubator space lease agreements for Turn Key Tooling Solutions (with the provision they will bring past due rents current). A & L Assembly and a lease for a new tenant H & H Plastics, a plastic injec­ tion molding company. • Terminated a lease and approved a new one for Halo Products, which will be relocat­ ing March 1 into a 1.700 square-foot space in the incubator from a 1,200 square feet. 0 Heard a report from Benjamin-Forbes that New Life Plastics (the newest tenant) has moved into the incubator and is “off and run­ ning" with their new business. And with another new tenant scheduled to move into the incubator. H & H Plastics, she has leased 5,000 square feet of space in the past four weeks. Her staff has also met with two addi­ tional start-up businesses that have an interest in locating at the facility. Also, the Community Development Department will have a new administrative assistant starting March 1, Rebecca Fleury, who had more than 10 years of gwnt admin­ istration experience, including-rime at the City of Kalamazoo and Michigan State University. ° Learned from Police Chief Jerry Sarver reported that patrol car #42 is being repaired as a result of an accident. It may be out of service another month. ° Approved a request from South-Central Michigan Youth Baseball for use of Bob King and Fish Hatchery Parks from March 15 through July 15. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page TK's business manager retiring Lent Easter event listings needed Alice Janstna, business manager of the Tbotnapple Kellogg School Dinner, will be retiring at the end of this school year. Superintendent Kevin Koearska —tntinmd at the Feb. 9 school board meet­ ing that Jaoama had opmd Intake pan in the eariy retirement plan offered at the end of fee 2002-2003 school year There was a pro­ vision b that plan that an *riatniial employee' coaid be asked to stay an addi­ tional year. Janata agreed to atay through fee ended this school yew. No dare ha beta aotyet fa her bat day mkj uk ooara nas not omeumy accepteu ncr rcrigMtkn. ICoMreks and m^rrihoys of the board fee'dbtrict and Io atndenta fa aimoat 40 yean. Koearska said by announcing that Jaalama waa leaviag this early, then would be'time fa her to work with her repiacemtat to ensure a smooth transition. Ducks Unlimited banquet March 6 The 24th annual Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited banquet is set for Saturday, March 6. in the Meadows at the NM-Vma ba in Middleville. Doon open at Spurn. Ude year's event wit feature many pre­ vious activities, bchafeg live and silent stKtions, gamra and taffies, plus a few new twists. Pre-event raffle tickets are now on sale fa three fa $25. The grand prize is a Benefit Super Black Eagle 12-gauge shot­ gun. Three other winners will receive raffle packages fa the evening's events. Lent began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25. and ends with Easier celebrations April 11. b between these two dares local churches often plan special events. Any event can be Hand b a One calendar of events by sending the name of the chmch. the event, dare and time to Patricia Johns, J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Inftnisrion can also be sent via e-mail to newsflj-adgrephics.can. Please put “ATTN: Patricia’co fee subject line. No information about events will be taken over the telephone. Bat iafamaaion about events open to the public can also be feted, Atm.: Pfeicia. to 945-5192. The deadline fa each week is the Tuesday before fee Thun fop ptfeHmfan date. Information fa fee Feb. 26 papers Mt be received by Tuesday, Feb. 22. For more informatica, caB 945-9554 nd a tales represent stiw will provide rates. Dutton Wood drive stated for March 1 A Bad Cross Hood drive is planned fa this week io Hastings, from 1 to 6-45 pas. Monday, Match I, at *. Ambrose Chmeh, 11252 Huria Bead, Wren. Locel Rod Croat oActaia soy coosiitest blood donations are Beaded to amfeata fee When asked, seven out of 10 people beiievfc the American Bad Oom plays a strong role b raving lives by cofecriag and distribuuag Hood. But of those asms 10 people, stand if they will give Nood b fee next 12 monfes, almost half wffi say ifa riot tatMjftPipfer, Blooddtmon nmmfa.at least 17 years ducks.'* Tb purchase tickets, call Jason Tietz al 269-945 2374 or Mike Bata at 948-2920 HHS musical TK students plan *Guys and Dolls’ A tarn of New Yak's Broadway w» be 'Annie Get Your Oun" will be presented Ttoraappie Kellogg High School Audtarbra as the TK Players put on "Guys tomgta. Friday and Sunday. Feb. 26.27 and aadDoUs.” This musical, with a book by Abe The musical will be codirectod by idyll of Sarah Brown” and ctarecters wrhhnriefe Lnjoye. with te bdp of stodeat diroclon. Broadway b 1950 and na fa 1 JOO perAfrican-American cast, bcbdbg Rotan b fee Story. Aanb Oakley tan a "brack" fa shootiag guns and ■ persuaded to job Btrfbto Bin's traveling Wild West Show. shadow Butler, she has to make a choices to Rxtraying "Annie” b the Hastings prodoctioe b Ashley Ingle, with Brian Cottrell playing tar rival and love interest Rank Butler. film to be shown The Hastings Public Library win present its second in a series of three award-wbning documentaries. "Bowling for Cohmfeine" at 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 27. The library also plans to show “SpeUbound” Friday, Match 19. Political activist and Michigan native Michael Moore produced and directed “Bowling for Cohimbine," which woo the Academy Award last spring for best docu­ mentary film. It is a controversial examina­ tion of America's ownership and use of firearms. The unabashedly controversial Moore, who spoke Jan. 31 before a standing room only crowd at Fountain onset Church in Grand Rapids, also has been the author of New York Times No. 1 best sellers “Stupid White Men" and “Dude. Where's My Country?” Until "Bowling for Columbine" film of all time. These planning to attend are asked to bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be served and the show is free and open to Call 269-945-4263 for more infonnation. the coiorfU 1992 revival with Peter Gallfeher and Faith Prince became the film verabn statred Marion Brando as y and Frank SmanmNafean. Tickets for fee 730 pst terforretnees b advance by are 55 each and are highschool filling out the order form as website www.tkjd can be picked up at the right of the show. otden Two square two Saturdays, March 6 6:39to 930 PM at b downtown Heatings. April 3 from Jefferson Hall dances win be taught Live music will be provided by the Blue Sky Country String Band, playing old-time dance tunes called by Refer Simpson of Hopkins. The bred will indude the fiddler. Dane Johnson of Bloomingdale: George H. Williston, mandolin of Cptam; Corinne Ttaner, guitar, of Delton: <Bill Williston. Party candidates through Barry County. Donations will be accepto” ' door ' ' the for this purpose. For more information. Williston at 948-5747. . �Page 4 — Thursday, February 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner War on terrorism a miserable failure To the editor: It really is "dej vu all over again." as Yogi Berra once remarked about a situational re­ occurrence. I mean the steadily mounting lists of dead and wounded (many of them horribly maimed for life) Americans and Iraqis (some cooperative, most innocent). It reminds me of another war we’d like to forget (but if we're wise, we wont). Like “Tex,” Lyndon Johnson and “Tricky” Dick Nixon promised success, saw "light at the end of the tunnel ” But they pursued deeply flawed (failed) policy until we were (after our longest war against an enemy who had ‘no chance" on paper) driven out in calamitous collapse (read “ignominious defeat"). The "light at the end of the tunnel" proved to be fire. “Success" was measured in terms of three million (3,000,000) dead Vietnamese (most of them innocent victims of the bean counting “body count" system for measuring — you guessed it — “success”). We like to believe our president. But Johnson's “Big Lie" (the unlikely attack by North Vietnamese torpedo boats on a group o'. U. S. Navy destroyers in the Tonkin Gulf) was taken hook, line and sinker by Congress (and us). In the end, all (?) his lies caught up to him. Nixon carried on with the charade. The final cost? Well, a large part of the nation's current national debt. 60.000 dead soldiers, half a million wounded (many of them horri­ bly maimed for life). A military establishment destroyed from within (and requiring years and billions to rebuild). In the end. all his lies caught up to him. Do you sec where I’m going here? Do you save your weekly newsmagazines, or store them in the garage for long periods? It would be a good idea to peruse them. For that matter, a quick look through at the covers alone reveals an administration stumbling, reacting and re-acting. An administration of quick policy change(s), and bad policy. An administration which promised war on terror­ ists who murdered 3,000 of us. but delivered a frightened, vermin-ridden old- man- in-ahole who had nothing to do with the crime. Last week, a 19-year-old girl from Kalamazoo — a soldier of the United States — was killed by an "improvised explosive device" (bean counter jargon, ya know). Far more than 500 of them, now (increasing daily, hourly), and probably ten times more wound­ ed (many of them horribly maimed for life). I guess instead of troop routions. I'd rather sec enough combat soldiers there to put a lid on the place, or get the hell out (and go after those whose attack gave Tex. Dick and Don a nation angered and ripe to support this great oil opportunity). The attackers remain at large, their financial support unceasing, and many eager volunteers awaiting opportunity to blow themselves up for a large number of ethereal virgins. Larry Hamp, Hastings ‘Passion of Christ' film worth seeing To the editor: During the next several weeks you and I are going to be hearing a lot about Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ. Here are two reasons why I. as a Christian pastor, am recommending that people see the movie. First, this movie destroys all the sterile, false stereotypes of a meek and mild Jesus. Those myths and caricatures were created by the enemies and the friends of Christ and they simply are not true. After seeing this film. I believe you will no longer be able to cling to the fantasy that Jesus was a milquetoast Messiah' Second and most important, this movie powerfully and realistically tells the story of the defining moment in world history. In the Western world, we date everything acct’rding to these last few hours of Christ’s life. We time the sequence of history with BC and AD. recognizing that the death of Christ forged a permanent line through the days of Man. Whatever else one can say about this film, and there is much, this much is certain: You cannot be emotionally passive while watch­ ing this film. The suffering is there, but so is the love behind the suffering. As someone has said. “It grabs you by the gut from the very first image and does not let you go. even after the final credits roll.” For that reason, as well as the brutality por­ trayed in the film, the movie is appropriately rated “R" and would be, I believe, too intense for anyone under 13. For everyone else, viewing this movie will be a moving and potentially life-changing experience. Even if you choose not to believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, you cannot deny that His life was the most significant one in human history. For that reason. I believe, it is worth seeing. Rev. David Flage), pastor Lake wood United Methodist Chinch Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Snowmobilers have no respect for land Who does Community Center belong to? To the editor: We voted for the Community Center, twice. We really looked forward to it being built so we could have family nights there, a gathering place where we could go as a family, to relieve the stresses of the job/school week, a place to just have fun together and meet other members of the Hastings community. That was until that fateful day in December, the day after our child's 15th birthday. Without going into detail, our child, a freshman at Hastings High School, made a huge, terrible mistake and was expelled from school. This child is discouraged, depressed, has night­ mares and is so very remorseful for what hap­ pened. This child feels forever branded a "bad person." What was it Jesus said, "those who are with­ out sin may cast the first stone9" This child has never been in serious trouble previously and is now enrolled in another school, getting quite excellent grades and outstanding reports from his teachers. But back to the point of this letter. We paid for a yearly family membership to the Community Center and spent "family nights" there. After our child was expelled, we received a letter from Hastings High School, informing us that our child could no longer attend the Community Center. Since we are a close family and stick together through thick and thin, if our child cannot go to the center, then none of us will go. When we paid our $300, no one told us. nor did we receive any documents informing us Truck driver responsible for death To the editor: I was both appalled and angry when 1 read the two related letters regarding Kelli and Cory Jo Schut in the Banner of Feb. 19. First, as a parent of teenagers and a snowmobiler. my deepest sympathies lie with the family of Jamie Joy Reurink. It is outrageous to believe that her death would not have been caused if the Schuts had been obeying the law. How much simpler can this be? He lost his privilege to operate a motor vehicle, chose to ignore the law. drove anyway and bis truck struck and killed an innocent young girl. r I live in and pay taxes in Michigan. In return I expect the laws of this state, which were put into effect to protect the lives of my family, to be enforced. I applaud Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill and Representative Gary Newell for doing the jobs we pay them for. How can you blame them ruining anyone's life? They are not the ones who committed the crime. They are the people we entrust to make laws and bring justice to the victims. It is the criminals who need to bear the responsibility and be held accountable for their j . actions. . . .. Kathy Enz. Woodland Q Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congrats Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Infonnation line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. that if one of the kids got into trouble, they would not be allowed at the Community Center. When we voted for the center, we thought it belonged to the citizens and taxpayers of the Hastings community. There was never any­ thing said that it belonged to or had any con­ nection with Hastings High School. We would not have voted for it if that was the case, nor would we have paid $300 for a yearly family membership. We didn't pay for a membership to Hastings High School nor do we recall it being the Hastings High School Center. It is named and was voted as "The Hastings Community and Recreation Center." Our family now feels that we are no longer members of this community, a community we have always been proud and supportive of, a community where we own our home and pay taxes. We feel discarded, abandoned, hopeless and helpless. We are following the order from Hastings High School not to attend the Community Center, but it seems to us with rules like this, it could cause dissension within and emotionally split up a family unit because Hastings High School "expels" one family member. It’s a good thing our family stands together as one, but the unfairness of not being allowed at the Community Center is a frustration that is with us constantly. So, to whom does the Hastings Community and Recreation Center belong? Hank and Cindi Yarbrough, Hastings What about Nader’s run? Consumer advocate Ralph Nader announced Sunday that he will again seek the presidency on an independent ticket. How do you feel about another run by Nader? To the editor: Why do snowmobile owners think they have an inherent right to go across private property without permission? Do they own the land? No. Do they rent or lease the property? No. Do they pay property taxes on this land? No. I have put up posted signs, they drive with­ in four feet of the sign around a fence that I put up to keep them off. I put up gates to stop them, they drive around them. This is not on the roadway but several hundred feet back away from the road. Can they not read? Do they know the meaning of “no trespassing?" Can I go across their land, tear up their yard, run over their trees, scare their animals and wildlife? I understand the fine for recreational trespass is $500. No. they do not have permission to go across my land. By law, they have the right to stay on die roadway (roadway, not 20 feet off). Karl M. Smith. Delton Kensinger, Bosley help Wind Band To the editor: On behalf of the Thomapple Wind Band, I would like to express our appreciation to Kensinger Jones for his time consuming research in preparing his notes on the com­ posers and their music, which we perform in our concerts. He digs out information that many of us have never heard before, and passes it along to band and audience alike when he narrates our performances. More than that, however, he also had the courage (?) to accept a challenge and stand at the soap box at Bosley Pharmacy and regale his listeners with his harmonica music. For his efforts, that establishment made a $100 donation to our band fund. Harland Nye. chair Thomapple Wind Band Executive Board Who’s going to take responsibility? Totheedker: Duel anyone else feel that Gay Schut should be responsible for his part in the death of Jamie Jay Ruerink? I'm so angry when I see the parents of Gay on television only able to point out that it was Jamie’s fault Now I read the grandparents' response that they are upset that the prosecu­ tors are going after his wife. Kelli, with charges, as well as his parents. Maybe we should remind Pete and Marilyn McLenithan of their grandson's history. No, 1 think it's safe to say they know very well his past charges. So let's recap. The wife knowingly lets her husband drive the pickup truck, which was registered in her name. And if I recall the mother's response on television. “How else could he get to work?" All I'm seeing here is ignorance and disre­ gard. The stale took away his driver’s license for a reason. He was not safe to be on the road. And now by reading the grandparents' response to the situation in last week’s Banner, I’m thinking the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Il makes me sick to hear the accused attempt to be the victim. Remember. Jamie is the one who will never again smile, or bug her family. Justice will prevail. My prayers go out to her family and friends. CyndaPoU. Hastings TWH-ti—Banner Devoted to the interwts of Barry County since 1856 wit,. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 l,L_ vMKQO* sKXin rraoonc J*.wa PiMdM VkalVMM •NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edkx) Elaine Gibed (Assistant B*w) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bratt Bremer Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsetlo Susan Tamara Cathy Rueter Martie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • aiirtid ade acceptod Monday trough FM* 800 a-m. to 530 p.m.. Saturdays 830 mu to Noon “The f?ct that Mr. Nader keeps trying to reach the presidency is important. 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February 26. 2004 - Page 5 Mission: Stop the bleeding, save jobs The news from Flexfab list week was particularly depressing for me because it tells the awful truth that "it can happen here" and Barry County is not immune to state, national and world problems. In case you missed it. the local company announced it will close its Albion, Ind., plant with 46 employees, and reduce its temporary employees in Hastings to open a new facility in Juarez, Mexico. The moves are an attempt to save the firm business that they will lose if they can't be more competitive with lower wages and taxes that Mexico offen and Michigan and Indiana can't compete with. It's all pan of the 'WalmartizatkxT of American businesses we keep hear­ ing about that now has hit home. Chief Executive Officer Doug DeCamp, who founded Flexfab 33 yean ago in Hastings with the late Willard Pierce, is just as sick about the situation as anyone else. DeCamp has lived in the area all his life, and has been a friend, neighbor and very generous to our community over the yean. If he didn't have the kinds of economic pressures to either remain competitive or die on the vine, I am certain he would just as *oo» keep things the way they are. As it is thus far. he has kept the nega­ tive economic impact on Hastings to a minimum. But the automotive and aerospace supply industries have been going through volatile times, and as customers, they're demanding and getting lower prices from their suppliers. So in order for Flexfab to remain viable, it must get leaner and meaner and bold down pro­ duction costa. That means many Americans will lose their jobs because it's a lot leu expensive to hire laborers south of the border willing to work for much leu per day plus without many of the ben­ efits Americans have become accustomed to. We've heard these sad stories recently in west Michigan, most notably in Greenville, which may soon become a ghost town after Electrolux folds its tent and heads south to Mexico and overseas to China. Electrolux gave essentially the same reason, in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace, it must radically reduce labor and health care costs. This is nothing entirely new. Michigan and the "Rust Belts' lost thousands of jobs in the 1980s to the "Sun Bek." where taxes and wages were lower. Those jobs appear to be gone from Michigan for­ ever. However, now even the Sun Belt states are losing jobs to Mexico and China, where workers are glad to work at much lower pay rates and often without any additional benefits. It'* not enough to plead the case saying "We're in a global econ­ omy" any more. What's happening is we are allowing our standard of living to be threatened in America. As I was growing up the stan­ dard of living changed for the better with every generation, but now and in the future it may take many generations to see any real posi­ tive change if we don't deal with this threat to American jobs. Government officials tell us there's nothing they can do. that cre­ ating jobs is the responsibility of the private sector, and too many only uy a few kind words in sympathy or make empty promises. I’ve said it here before, and ITI uy it again — our Slate Legislature and Governor Granholm should be devoting their full attention to dealing with the two major crises in Michigan today, loss of jobs and the looming budget deficit. The family is the fundamental unit of society. We have to under­ stand economic changes our global partners are pushing on us even­ tually will impact our families. One of the most important keys to the preservation of the family unit is job security. When we strengthen our economy, we lessen pressures that often tear families apart. America's position in the world today depends much on our econ­ omy at home. Trade means jobs. Fair and equitable trade means more jobs and a higher standard of living for all Americans. But we must demand fair trade, otherwise we may not be able to continue to grow and prosper in a global workplace. It's time we demand our political leaden wake up and respond to this growing threat to our nation. Don't tell me government and businesses can't work together to come up with a solution that enables our country and our workers to grow in the global marketplace. A group of scientists was forced in 1970 to bring three astronauts safely back to earth during the Apollo 13 crisis. They bad only hours to put their heads together and come MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow AWED NOME MORTGAGE Grand Rapids, Ml W Phone 616-877-4235 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (cMtota moat be 5 m orbtfcrt Doceaber lot) for next school year will take place on March 24th from 8:30 ajn. until 8:00 pan. and on Match 25th from 8:30 aafL to 6XM) p.m. at one location in town: Southeastern ■ It is not necessary or advisable to bring your child at the time of registration. Parents will be ' asked to complete an infonnation sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's official birth social security number is also requested but not required. up with i solution io save three lives. Ifs these kind of heroics we need now. I know that Flexfab didn't want to join other corporations in mov­ ing some of its operations to Mexico. They don't make the rules, they are forced, like so many other companies, to play by them. The rules need to be changed or we will continue to see loss of jobs from Michigan and many other stater across this country. This is serious BY STATE LAW immunizations, vision and business and will take serious action. My message to our state and national legislators they are sup­ posed to be able to see past the immediate moment, to look for new opportunities while preserving what we already have. Our state and national economy is at stake here and we must demand leadership capable of understanding the issues and doing something about it Either get the job done or get out of the way. FOR SALE BV OWNER OPEN HOUSE — Fried Jacoba, vice prerideat, J-Ad Grapbirr Sen. Birkholz wins Mich. Farm Bureau Silver Plow Award recognized for her leadership on Senate Bill 289, which requires the stale to collect water use data in order to create a statewide ground­ water inventory and map to better understand Michigan's water resources. The bill, as originally introduced, was in opposition to Fann Bureau policy because it called for implementing a waler use permit­ ting system and requiring certain water users to pay a fee. MFB argued that the bill, in its original form, did not consider the uniqueness of agricultural water use and attempted to reg­ ulate water use without sound data of The Michigan Fann Bureau has presented state Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-Saugatuck) with a Silver Plow Award, the highest award the general farm organization bestows upon legislators. The MFB Silver Flow Award recognizes members of the Michigan Congressional del­ egation. Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives for leadership roles in enacting legislation of significant benefit to agriculture. Birkholz. who represents all of Barry. Allegan and Eaton counties in Lansing, was 17ETT ER'S . . Michigan's groundwater inventories. The final bill as approved by the Legislature and enacted into law creates a water use reporting rather than permitting system. It also gives farmers who participate in a voluntary waler conservation program the option of reporting their agricultural water use data to the Michigan Department of Agriculture without securing a permit or pay­ ing a fee. "Without the cooperation of Sen. Birkholz in listening to. understanding and agreeing with Michigan Farm Bureau's policy posi­ tion. the bill would have most certainly been enacted with provisions harmful to agricul­ ture," said MFB President Wayne H. Wood. The senator was honored earlier this month during the MFB’s Lansing Seminar in downtown Lansing. < VIAGRA including myself, had our hands raised to apeak. The chairman then apparently decided that public comments from just two individu­ al* were sufficient You must have an adequate amount of pub­ lic input in order to truly have good commu­ nication. Public input most certainly should be encouraged by the Planning Commission and demanded by the public. Whether it be water of sewer issues or con­ sideration of a high density development the taxpayers of Barry Township look to the Barry Comity Planning Commission for the entire planning and mning pwlrage In this respect, the commission cannot discount its responsibilities because our township needs and counts on its guidance. I applaud the majority of commission Murder charge makes no sense lb the editor: I really feel sorry for the family of the young lady who was lulled in the snowmo­ bile last month. But I don’t really understand how the young man driving the snow plow be even be close to being charged with second degree murder or his wife be guilty of anything. Where has all the horse sense gone that should be in the prosecutor’s office? Archie Jennings, Nashville members for their carefol consideration of the issues may forever change the landscape of Delton. The citizens of Barry Township need to educate themselves about matters that most certainly will affect their quality of life. We must take the time to have our voices heard when decisions are being made that affect us where we live and work every day. The Barry County Planning Commission will consider matters of particular importance to Delton at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8, in the community room of the Courts and Law Building, 220 West Court St, Hastings. Tom Walker, Delton ^oah’s Ark Preschoo/ I I Th the editor: I attended the Feb. 23 meeting of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Comtninion. where a previously tabled item was “untsUed" and brought before the members. After some diacuuion. Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan recognized two individuals for public comment. Others, New septic, well, plumbing, electrical, rooting, windows & siding, heeling, central air. 200 amp aervice, 2 waler healers, waler oondNoner, solid oak kitchen, main laundry room. 3 large bedrooms, 3 large bathroom*, garden tub. living room and famtiy room, vaulted ceilmgs. fun Dnnenwnt. z sttoi ootnetmu gorngG, # gxgi norse staote, nsy Darn - concrete noors, waler ana atactnc. New ragn tenaae fencing ana unaergrouna oog Fencing. rrimt REDUCED S224.900.00. Owners have purchase a farm, wS look at an offers. 3% comnMcn to agents. Cal owner tor private showing 209-945-3694 Kevin & Shorty Wood. Legislative a Don’t limit discussion to only a few 5 Aera Hobby Farm - Hastings Schools NEW! NEW! NEW! I I I DIET PILLS rKlHctl 3DS I-Hill I I I I I I Ktab*-17Jtang *79.95 OUar On*na WNh Crwflt Card or Cal Now TdMrael 1-MB427-0B70 I I I I RogMrotfon for th* 2004-2005 achod year w> bugin at 6:00 p.m. to the preuchool ana. Plane have your *30 ngtantton fee at that time. < OKCOK731M RHEE SHIPPING YMCA of Barry County Who was true victim in crash? Seasonal Camp Director of YMCA Camp Algonquin Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company The YMCA of Bany County is seeking a seasonal Camp ISTUtLSr TbtheedRor: This is in response to a letter written in last week’s Banner. I vould first of all like to send my sympa­ thies to the family and friends of Jamie Reurink. I think that some people have forgotten the true victim in this situation. It was not Cory or Kelli Schut or their families. Sometimes we all have to learn the hard way that there are consequences for our actions. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has a job to do for the people of this community. 1 personally feel he is doing an outstanding job. I have to wonder if the McLenithans would feel differently if it were Kelli or Cory on the snowmobile and it was someone else driving the truck. Brenda Dingman. Hastings Director who will develop, organize administer and evaluate PRODUCT RATE POINTS APR 30 Yew Fixed 5.625 0.00 5.684 30 Year Fixed • Biweekly 5.625 0.00 5.672 20 Year F ixed 5.375 0.00 5453 20 Year Fixed - Biwcddy 5.375 0.00 5.443 15 Year Fl ed 4.875 0.00 4.972 15 Year Fixed • Biweekly the resident, day and summer rental camp programs. This position requires face-to-face, hands-on programming as well as administrative leadership. Minimum requirements include: At least 25 yean of age; College graduate; Have 2 seasons of administrative experience working in an organ­ ized camp. High degree of human relations skills; meet the 4.875 0.00 4.964 7 Year Balloon 4.750 0.00 4.863 physical demand* and obtain certifications as listed in the i Year ARM 4.750 0.00 7.007 1 Year ARM 3.750 0.00 5.61S job description. This is a full-time, seasonal (March-August) position with the YMCA of Bany County and does not include benefits. Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 2M-WS-V535 tir Those interested should send a resume and include in a cover letter a paragraph that describes why an organized camp p-Henre i* important io the growth of a child and a paragraph that explains your greatest accomplishment at an AJInserrtkctnia* of 2 2004 AmbI FmcatogcRat*(AHI>ar»haacvlrettk»ae»M<*t sttn ODD■tdaafoihMi »yr Ihri taralra KOartoN! hrwerkb pr, nrwu he~l on M2 htm«ah pwywaoataof *217 II 3>yt fiead heetl an!40MnMtiy nHM,ofUMt5.}tirt AwihraaaAh htracdan452bawacMj g^wtratauflMOJI IJjr ftufldhMtluai I (UMNy (wvtMto.417«4M;t«yT fold Inrrih Urol« M7 bmoAh prwat of »wi tt 7 w batk.a, howd na *4 mtth payntem of $521 »5 a4fa.>«n« lyt 4*M hMlaa Mil "Matty M tar *> feet W. wMfe.tta» ttt paynrarvavvanaNc I yr ARVMw>nrothb pa«tmar*12Corifefed 12tfettn ^0862668 organized camp. Letters and resumes must be returned to the YMCA office, P.O. Box 252. Hastings, MI, no later than Monday. March 1. A detailed job description may be picked up at the YMCA Office. 2055 Iroquois Trail. Hastings. Michigan. �I’ape 6 - Thursday, February 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Marjorie J. Noffke Ray L Girrbach Owner/Director MIDDLEVILLE - Marjorie J. Noffke. age 76. of Middleville, passed away Monday. Feb. 23. 2004, at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Marjorie was bom on July II. 1927 in Barry County, the daughter of Howard and Bernice Bryans. She was raised in Barry County and attend­ ed Hastings High School, graduating in 1947. She was married to Robert Noffke and it Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Conununities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation ended in divorce. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. in Hastings for ten years, and Baby Bliss in Middleville for 20 years. Marjorie was a member of the Peace Church in Middleville. She was a homemaker, loved baking and cooking. She enjoyed outdoor activities such as gardening, flowers and farm animals. She also enjoyed her social times with her close Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway friends. She was a loving, caring mother, grand­ mother and sister. Her grandsons were the love of her life, took great interest in their activities, always doing kind deeds for her family and Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HLBASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Lrty Road. Dowtrnj, Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve OtaMead M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Nashville. Rev. Al Rusaell. Pastor A rmsiion of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 ajn. (616) 756-3021 church ptone. Tunitey Service: 9J0 ajn.; Sunday School HO ui; Saaday Everunf Service 660 pan.; Bfate Stody A PYayer Tune Wedaeatay mgto 6:30 pjn. ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 S. Jcffenoa. Father A! Runell. Pastor. Saturday Man 4J0 p.m.; Sunday Mmio 8:30 am. and 1160 uu; Cnadnilna Srtwfay 3J0-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wart State Road. Haatmp. Mich. W. Oayton Gamaoa. Partor Saaday School 9-JO ajn.; daaaes far Youth Director, Stephen ScotL Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. hopcum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 8186007 Church Secretary. Delilah Beanes. Office hoon. Wed/Thun . 9 ajn. to 1 pjn. Sunday Morning: 9J0 ajn. Sunday School. 10.45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday, 6-8 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pjrtSauhine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m.. 12-2:30 pm. Moore. Wednesday 6-8 pjn. Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 6-8 pjn. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 Al). Wednesday. 7 pjn. Prayer Meeting, (child ore provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTWA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH aO Moratof Wahap 10:45 im. Nanery provided. Saaday Evening Service, 6.60 pjri. Wednesday activities IdJO pjn. an: Rainbowa or JJ. BMe Quiz «ea 2 faro^h 7 or first grade). Kids Oab or JrAor BMe quiz (ages 8-12); Yout.’ MnrtU or Then Bible Quiz (^as 13-19); Adak BAk Study - No age limits. • Pastor. 2415 McCaam Rd. Sunday Services9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 1160 ajn. Holy Conmunion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 660 pjn. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hartwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 ajn.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for al! services. Sunday School for all ages 9.30 a.m. Adah classes: Dec. thro Feb. Don Acker leading, from the Bonanza aeries, where LiOie Joe, Ben. Adam and Hoss win teach Bible principles. Pastor Don. discussing topics per­ taining to the Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the propbet Isaiah. Pastor Brian, a Young Adult Ort -Cafc’ Baron," Hut Thgts.' Worship aervice 10:30 ajn. Kid's For Christ 10:30 a m. (during wor­ ship for (3A4 yean) A (5 yean WILCOMRCOHMBB UNITED METHODtET CHURCH thro 3n( grade). Quizzen 460 p.m. 3185 N. Broadway. Hartmgs. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Sutifa. Phone 367­ 4061. Wbnhip Services: Sunday. 1160 ajn.; Sunday School. 10 ajn. CHURCH for allies. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ■MtoArr CWr* of Ar Wbrid-Mdr Aaghcm fa—nulao " 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway aad W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe m. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Muck. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 ajn. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 un. 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood St - Adult Mmistnes; Pastor Ry« White. Youth 9J0 ajn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Wonhip Service; 660 pjn.. Evening Service; ’60 Study. 6:30 pjn. Sing e Share (AdMts). Yonfa 6A-12A gradca, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thra 5<h Grade. Senior Adak Coflee p.m. Sr High Youth. Wedresday Family Night 6J0 pjn.. Awana. Sr. 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office. 948-8004 for infannattoo oo MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHUBCH OF THE NAZARENE 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 ajn. Fellowship Tune before the —*.. _ > .<> ■ - * .. service, rrurse^y, cnuoreti s Qxtmrcry. youth group, adult small group mmistry. leadership training. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Paer. Saaday Services: 9:45 ajn. Saaday School Hour, 1160 lm Monh« Wonhip Service; 660 pjn. nraiag Service; Wednesday. 7.60 pjn. Services fur Adults, Teem MdOnttca. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CEDAB CREEK BIBLE A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Lerf Gouge. Hwy. M46 tout Cedar Crock Rd., I an. South, Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School M MS ajn.; Wonfap 1160 ajn.; Evening Service at 660 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 760 p.m of Aaayris RA, Naahvde. Mich. 49073 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. WE HELP YOU’ Please ioin us Sunday: Bible Class 1060 ajn.; Wonhip 1160 ajn.. 6.60 pjn. Wada today" Bible Class 760 pjn.. Clames far al agaa. HOW MAY FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. pjn. Adrencuren. Saturday. Feb. 28 - 1060 ajn. Camchiam 3. Sunday. Feb. 29 - 8:45 Sunday School; 1060 Holy Commumon. F.fth Su-day Luncheon. Monday. March an; I - 760 pjn. Brothen of Groce. Tuesday. March 2 - 760 p.m. Wonhip Committee; 760 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday, March 3 -1060 a.m. Wordwatchers; 660 pjn. Lenten Supper, 760 pjn. Evening Prayer. 860 pjn. The Way, 860 Sart Code. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml with elevator to all floon. Kathy 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml Phone 616-721-4077 Pastor Dianne Duttea Mormon. Service Tunes: Wonhip Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nanery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thondays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights • Praise Services 7:30 pjn. For more infannatira call the church office. Michael Anton. Pastor. Tburday, Feb. 26 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 760 pjn. Adah Choir. 760 269-945-9414. pjn.; Wed. 6J0 pjn. Jesus Oub far 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ajn.-11 am . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sun. Pr» A Wmhip 10.30 uu 660 God's love. "Where Everyone u Someone Special" For mfarmancn call M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 10 Hour, Thun. 930-1160 ajn. 49058. (269-945-9574) tmA ynyirrrnrt Barrier free building boys A grt ages 4-11 Parton David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH and Suit-lay Evening Service 660 pjn. Wednesday Midweek: 960 ajn. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Worship Services: 8:30 aad 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma, Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER wd REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions'’ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church, Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Refreshments; 1160 a.m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both wonhip services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7.60 p.m. Bdl Choir rehearsal 860 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 760 p.m. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastmgs. Mkh. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 9-00 ajn. Traditional Wosbp; 1060 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 ajn. Church School; 11:20 am. 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nanery is provided for both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: February 27 Minim. March 1 Noah's Art Cummnaky Regtotrotioa 6 pjn. HASTINGS -Raymood L Rider, age 84. of Hastings, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 at' Sunday, Feb. 22.2004 at Bronson Methodist Tendercare of Hiring, . Mr. Rider was born oo April 4, 1919 in Wryerhanier. Wisconsin, the son of Thomas J. and Myrtle L. (Heacock) Rida: He was raised in Northern Wucotuin and attended school there. He served in the CCC’s in the late 193O's battling the famous “Brule. Wisconsin" forest fire which spread over many miles. He was married to Mary I. Ciater on Dec. 12, 1949. He came to die Hastings area in Hospital. Kalamazoo. Benjamin was bom on Oct 29, 2001 at Hastings, the son of Kraig A. and Sarah A. (Miles) Micklatcher. He is survived by his parents; brother, Kaleb; sister BreAnn; maternal grandpar­ ents, June and Terry Miles of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Chiquita and Lyman Micklatcher of Smyrna, Tenn.; maternal great-grandparents. Betty and Forest Miller of Hastings; maternal great-grandparents, Clarice and Jerome Miles of Hastings. Preceding him in death were paternal grandparents. Gwendoine and Orrin Micklatcher. Virginia and Basil Browne; maternal great-uncle, Loren Miller, cousins, great-great-grandparents. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Timothy L. Oyer will offi­ ciate. Burial will be at Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Twp„ Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Benjamin Allen Micklatcher Memorial Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Alex O. McCaul LAKE ODESSA - Alex O. McCaul. age 53, df Lake OHeisaf. ptksed away suddenly at Ms JHorrie early Thurathiy ‘morning. Feb. 2tKM. ■J“ Alex was born in Hastings on Jan. 9. 1951 to Berton and Doris (Fahnri) McCaul. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1969. Alex had worked as a meat cutter for Hanna’s in Sunfield for 10 years, and for the past 15 years bad worked for Lake Odessa Meat Processing. He had been a member and officer of the Woodland Eagles Aerie #3872. Alex was a sports fan and loved the Michigan State Spartans. He loved life, and once you heard Alex’s laugh, you never forgot him. Alex is survived by his mother, Doris McCaul; sisters, Roxie (Lee) Hazel. Betty (Terry) Haskins, and Sue (Gary) Elliott; broth­ ers, Neil (Yvonne) McCaul and Steve (Jana) McCaul; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Berton McCaul. on Jan. 22. 2003. The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel cm Sunday. Feb. 22. 2004. Interment will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Eagles, Lakewood Community Ambulance, or the Woodland Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 8:15 ajn.-Sunday School 9*30 ajn. Contemporary Wonhip. The 960 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: friends. She is survived by her son, Steven R. Noffke of Middleville; two grandsons, Chad S. Noffke of Middleville, Airman Mark R. Noffke of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri; one step­ grandson, D.J. (Amber) Schraub of Sand Lake; three sisters. Marvel (Robert) Biggs of Melbourne Beach. Fla., Naida (Walter) Vernon of Donna, Texas. Neva (William) Kenyon of Middleville; three brothers. Dale (Barbara) Bryans of Topeka. Kansas, Jerry (Marg) Bryans of Salem, Oregon. Norman Bryans and Joan Cox of Lake; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at 11 a.m. al the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Jim Groendyke will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday. Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 HASTINGS • Benjamin Allen Micklatcher, age 2. of Hastings, died LACEY - Florence A. Phillips, age 80, of Lacey, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15. 2004 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Phillips was born July J5, 1923 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harley and Amy (VanWagner) Abbott. She was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended area schools there. She spent most of her life in the Lacey area, where she raised her family. She was employed as a Dietary Aide at The Martin Luther Holt Home until her retirement in the early 1980’s. After her retirement. Florence enjoyed doing cross­ word puzzles, and watching Soap Operas during the day. But she found true happiness in the time spent with her beloved children, and grandchildren. She is survived by her children Karold (Marilyn) Lake, Kenneth (Melinda) Lake. Kathy (Art) Simmons, and Kerry (Jill) Lake. Kent (Carol) Lake; brother. John Abbott; and sister, Louise Keltner, 20 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Karold Lake who passed away in 1969. and Marion Phillips who passed away in 1983; two brothers. Ernst and Albert and one sister Martha. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 19. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastors Kerry Lake and Kenneth Lake officiating. William H. Westbrook Memorial contributions can be made to Bany Community Foundation. Thomapple HASTINGS - Mr. William H. Westbrook, age 83. of Hastings, died Monday. Feb. 23. Manor Fund. Arrangements were made by the Daniels 2004. at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Westbrook was bom on Aug. 26, 1920 at Ionia, the son of Valdy and Hattie (Hodges) Funeral Home, Nashville. Westbrook. He was raised in the Ionia and Luther areas and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Marion L. Barkley on Oct. 15. 1948. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. for 31 years, retiring in 1980. He had previously worked at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for a time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and gardening. Mr. Westbrook is survived by his wife. Marion; daughters. Nancy (David) Wynn of Tipp City. Ohio. Judy (Chris) Armstrong of Hastings. Mary Lynn (Mike) Shellington of Hastings; five grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; nieces and nephews. Preceding him death were his parents and three brothers. Memorial services will be held al 11 a.m. Thursday. Feb. 26, 2004 at Hastings Thorn­ apple Valley Church. Chaplain Carla Smith will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. 1950 from Wisconsin. He was employed at Bradford-While Cap. in Middleville for 26 years, retiring in 1981. Mr. Rida was also a well known automobile tnechsnic in the area and an accompiiahed welda. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings Moose Lodge, member of Kalamazoo VSUey Engines Chib. Kalamazoo Raceway Old Timas, manba focal C-B Club, avid outdooranan enjoying hunung and fish­ ing. Mr. Rida was a well-known auto racing enthusiast. He is most noted m a ca owna and with Gordon Jobncock as Ua driva they won 22 consecutive features a Hattings Speedway. Some at the other driven that tfrove bis can include Jack Decka. Nolan Joiacock. Johmy Logan, and Nelson Ward. Ray’s can wontrack championships at Galesburg and Hotiiigs. Ray Rida was an excellent cheesis man and he kept his Buick engines ijnning cmni^attly fast. Ova 4M) yean ago he turned the teifliska .ask, kA. aU ‘hr.’ ’imntirLiin Kocncsicr wtxnion DKKwaros io improve intake and the engines ran better that way. He then became one of the lint ca ownen a the midwest to make fuel injection ran successful­ lyRay's driven won two 500 lap supa modi­ fied races. Nelson Wad won one a Dayton Speedway in Ohio and Gordon Jobncock won the other oo Aug. 30, 1958 u GaMmrg Speedway. His can aa track records a various tracks including three in one night at Fla Rock Speedway. A rain out once caused an unusual racing program u Kalamazoo. Tao coopiete programs were pushed into one mght end Gordon Jobncock driving Ray's new ca woo all events in both programs. They went to Jackson twice and won both times. Ray's ca Finished second in the Conation Grand National event in Toronto. Ova the yean Ray's can won ova ISO fea­ ture races. He retired from racing in 1963 when he sold hit race ca. Mr. Rida is survived by hit wife Mary; daughten, Katherine Krewun of Middleville, Miltee Rida of Hastings and Marilyn (Stephen) Kester of Hattmgs; 15 grandchil­ dren; 21 grea grandchildren; one pea grea grandson; sisters, Martha Thompson of Hastings and Adelaide “Mayme" BnckeUew of Portage, hrothen. Charles (Donna) Rida of Newaygo ssxl Jim (Betty) Rida of Scottsville; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his son. Ramond L. Rida. Jr. in 1973; granddaughla. Faith Potter, brother, Frank Rider, sisteri, Ruth Chaffee and Nancy Yelkin. Memorial services were held on Tuesday. Feb. 24. 2004 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton offici­ ating. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Barry County Society. Barry ______ Edutlna Fay Bowles______ | HASTINGS - Edwina Fay Bowles, age 78. of Hastings, died Saturday. Feb. 21, 2004. at her residence. She was bom June 12, 1925 ir. Fostoria, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle (Grimshaw) Childs. She graduated from Fostoria High School in 1933. Edwina moved to Flint, where she worked for AC Spark Plug. She married Francis Bowles and they moved to Charlotte. The marriage ended in divorce. She moved to Hastings more than 40 years ago and retired from Hastings Manufacturing Co. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son. John Bowles, in 1975; and sister, Evelyn Garner, in 2003. Surviving are brothers. Kenneth Childs of Columbus. Ga.. Glen Childs of Albion. Everett Childs of Phoenix. Ariz., Herbert Childs of Lubbock. Texas; and her very good friend. Judy Drenton of Middleville. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Community Hoqnce. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Bette Bene CaUllat LAKE ODESSA - Bette Itene Casillas, aged 79. a long-time resident of Lake Odessa, passed i*ry in Lansing on Wednesday. Feb. 18.. 2004 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by ha sons, Henry (Debbie). Marty, and Harold (Linda) Casillas; grandchil­ dren. Jeff Casillas. Tammy Sue Fletcher. Carrie Casillas. Aaron Casillas, Casey Casillas. Misty, Mike (Christine) Hinojosa; great grandchildren. Sidney Casillas, Claire Fletcher. Elizabeth Casillas-Cype. Sara Hinojosa, and Michael J. Hinojosa. Jr. A Time of Remembrance was held from 1-2 p.m. on Monday. Feb. 23. 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �Th* HreUng, Barner - Thureday. FTOruwy 26. 2004 - Pig* 7 | Barbara Jean Morgan| PLAINWELL - Barbara Jean Morgan, age 55, of Plainwell, passed away Thursday. Feb. 19. 2004 al home. Barbara was bom April 24,1948 in Alma, the daughter of Dale and Norma JeanfNiuel) McConnell. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. On July 15. 1968 she married Kevin Morgan. Barbara worked at the Battle Creek Federal Center for two years and she and her husband moved to Hastings where she worked for the Hastings post office as a let­ ter carrier for many years. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 35 yean Kevin Lee Morgan; children. Melissa (Douglas) Baker of Delton. Melody (Marv) Boyes of South Carolina, and Kevin (Lesley) Morgan of Hastings; gnuwfchildren. Griffin Boyes. Samantha Bakei. Jack Baker. Kullan Morgan and Kaden Morgan; two sisters and two brothers; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles; a large extended family and countless friends. She had a great smile and was one of the strongest women one could have ever known. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. The funeral service was conducted at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton on Saturday, Feb. 21,2004. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial took place al Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Huntington Disease Society of America, please pray they find a cure. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Wilma “Nana’ Tatker LAKE ODESSA - Wilma "Nana" Tasker, age 72, of Lake Odessa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday. Feb. 23.2004. Wilma was bom in Woodbury oo Nov. 6. 1931 to Frank and Ellen (Wilson) King. Her education was interrupted as a young lady, but she was very proud that she later completed it as a member of the Lakewood High School Class of 1977. Annual ‘Walk for Warmth* is scheduled for Feb. 28 The 19th annual Walk for Warmth, spon­ sored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, will be held Saturday morning. Feb. 28. *tarting at the Hastings Free Methodist Church The event will begin at 10 xm. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road, Hastings. There will be one- and three-mile outdoor routes available. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies are set for 9:30. Refreshments will be available at the walk. The walkers will be attempting to collect pledges to help families facing the threat of a winter without heat Last year, 40 participants raised more than $3,000 for Barry County residents who have low incomes or are elderly and on fixed incomes or are disabled and have home heat­ ing emergencies, such as an impending utili­ ties shutoff. Families that benefit usually just need a little extra, temporary help to make it through a difficult time, according to a CAA spokesperson.For example, a widowed senior citizen may have high medical bills and a lim­ ited income and Walk for Warmth funds can make life better for that person. People who have been laid off from jobs may need a boost from Walk for Warmth, too. Former participants have said that even if the weather is frigid on the day of the walk, once they start walking they don’t get cold. To help raise extra funds for the walk. Mary Jane Bradfield has made and donated two lap quilts that will be auctioned at th*, event Pledge sheets for the walk are now avail­ able at the CAA office in Hastings or at many area businesses such as McDonald’s. Pledge sheets also may be mailed to walkers by call­ ing Mary Frisby at (269) 965-7766 or the CAA office in Hastings. / The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) is a locallybased. private, non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low and moderate income residents of Barry, Brandi, Calhoun and St Joseph counties. CAASCM’s programs include child development pro­ grams. consumer services, energy assistance and conservation services, food programs, housing programs, services just for seniors, transportation, and youth mentoring pro­ grams. Walks are also being held in Albion, Battle Creek. Coldwater, Union City, Sturgis and Three Rivers. 24-hour bike challenge to return to Middleville oy ntnoa jonns Staff Writer The National 24 Hour Challenge bicy­ cling event returns to Barry County with the start in Middleville on Saturday. June 19 at 8 a.m. The 24 hours end ou Sunday, June 20, at 8 am. This year’s event begins al Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. 10375 Green Lake Road (west of M-37) due to construction at Awards for mileage are presented to rid­ ers. Details are on the registration form. Free indoor or outdoor camping available for Friday and Saturday evenings. Shcwers are available. The Challenge began in 1983 with 18 rid- to those who crewed during her national individual record ride the previous year. The Information is available from John or Diane Obermeyer. 2212 College SE, Grand majority of the riders during this first year Factory for many years, but Wilma always Rapids Ml 49507. Those who are interested in volunteering also may call the Bicycle Club, the former host of this event were members of the Rapid Wheelmen Obenneyers at 616-241-1969 or via e-mail In 1984, the event moved to the Spartan Stores complex in Byron Center. That year it at N24HC@aol.com. attracted 160 riders from throughout the 24-Hour Midwest In 1985, the National 24-Hour Challenge is s personci best, on-road, bicy­ cle ride to test endurance and determination. Each ride; sets a mileage goal and tries to Challenge moved to Douglas Walker Park and 282 riders mragrtod Since 1985,,4w lasker. Joyce and Brent Bowden. Kande and Steve Darcangelo, and Cathy and Mark achieve it It is held annually on Fadicr’s Day number of participants as well as the number of stales represented. Kimber, son. Kenneth Tasker, she was a special “Nana" to 15 grandchildren. Chad. Jeremy, Loralee. Christopher (Lori), Canada completed 88.408.3 miles. Fees per rider are S65 until April 30. $80 was evidenced by her cooking, canning and gardening. ..... .. " - " wnma.it.sur .cvedbyher daughters. Janis Kidder. Sandra and Ronald Wells, Jr.. Sue Amanda. Daniel (Jenny). Tiffany (Malt). Greg (Shelly), Michelle, Bradley. Mindy. Emily, Nicole, Mitch, and Brittany; brothers and sisters. Doris King. Beverly and Roger Erb, Ray and Patricia King. Richard and Shirley King. Linda Lewis, Marilyn and Keith Erb. Hazel and Kendall Herbert, and Esther Scheldt; a special sister-in-law, Kathryn Tasker, a large extended family; The 22nd annual National weekend. In 2003. riders from 22 -utes and until May 31 and $100 until on-line registra­ tion closes al midnight Saturday. June 12. chosen. The advance of the Middleville site is the lower volume of traffic. The facil­ ride through Barry County on open roads shared with motor vehicle traffic. Terrain is hilly. Start/fmish area Two. There are four checkpoints on the first Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. oo Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Koops Funeral Loop One to meet Checkpoint closing times. Ail riders must finish the first loop by 6:15 Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11 am. on Friday, Feb. 27 . 2004 at the Koops pm. Loop Two is 23.7 mile long. At least one all three loops. Loop One is 126S miles. It is ridden fust only once in its entirety in order to ride Loop loop. A 12J mph average is required on REQUEST FOR BIDS TUR BOM TMK STUMB MMOVAL MKMWUB Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, unffi 200 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2004, at which time they shal be a.m. Sunday morning will be credited. There dark. There are two checkpoints on this loop. This is not a catered tour and riders should opened tri publicly read aloud. Bids shat bo eubmMod on a standard bid form available at the above address. Bid specifications are Included with this term. M bids be sure that they and their bicycles are in good condition tor this event. All riders she! be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Seated Bld - 2004 Tree Stump Removal should cany a spare tube/tubular and pump. Program." is one checkpoint on this loop. wnttan prutMts may be tarn to the aoova address Dy Monday. Mwch am. MM and pottmartad aa auch. 5000% tun 1A<72 1J000 OMM <731% CommanM industrial and Utaty Paraonai Proparty are al 50% While there are checkpoints along the way. riders should carry sufficient water and bring sufficient/appropiate clothing. Anyone riding at night should bring extra batteries for lights. Repair services are provided for a fee by Prescription Convenience... bicycle shops at some checkpoints. Broomwagon follows last rider on Loop One. Fruit and water provided at Checkpoints. Other food is riders’ responsibility. Stores and restaurants are available along the route. Event runs rain or shine. On Friday night there is spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. All you can eat spaghet­ ti, meat or meatless sauce, bread, salad, bev­ erage and dessert is prepared by Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com the Thomapple Kellogg Booster organization Prepaid cost is $5 or $6 at the door. by Doug Acker. There are six female leads, six male leads On Saturday morning breakfast will be served from 6 to 8 a.m. All you can eat pan­ and a very large chorus. This musical will feature several soloists and lots of production numbers in a variety of cakes, oatmeal, orange juice, milk and cof­ Acker. IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD Off REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES Loop Three is the 73 mile night loop. It be ridden as many times as possible, but any loop attempted must be completed before musical styles. “I Owe It All to You" will be directed by Doug Acker and produced by Norma Jean See CHALLENGE, «. 19 may be ridden as many times as possible but only full loops of loop three completed by 8 loop of Loop Two must be ridden in it's entirety in order to ride Loop Three. It may officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Auditions for the Thomapple Players’ spring musical will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 1 and 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson Street in Hastings. Performance dales are April 29 and 30, and May 1 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Audi boners may prepare a vocal selection for auditions, but it is not necessary. Everyone will read from the script Imagine four couples experiencing various but typical marital woes, a mother-in-law in the early stages of Alzheimer.s. a fast-talking salesman, a sassy bar maid, a flamboyant police officer and a large cast of colorful local characters. Mix them all together to get “I Owe it All to You." a new musical written parking area, showers, cafeteria and gymna- The City of Hastings, MkNgan, Is soliciting bids tor Its annual tree slump removal program. This work Is to be bld on a unit price basis wMh payment baaed on Md measured In-place quanbttee. The City of Hastings ressrvse ths right to reject any and sl blds, to waive any irregularities In the bio proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be In the City’s bast interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids ehei be repaired at the Office of the Chy ClerVTreasurer. 201 E. Stalo Funeral Chapel. Pastor Harley Koehn will Thomapple Players to have auditions ities of the high school include increased at Thomapple-Kellogg sister. Robert. Lee Douglas. Margaret. David, Keith and George Roy King. Association. Arrangements are being made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. sitated another move and the present loca­ tion of Middleville m Barry County was Middle School is a checkpoint common to The family has suggested that memorial In 1999. due to road construction and pop­ ulation growth, the event moved to Kent City. In 2000. more road construction neces­ years of age or older. and many friends. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Roger Tasker, in 1973; grandchildren. Matthew. Jennifer and Melissa; brothers and contributions may be made to Lakewood Ambulance or the American Diabetes event experienced continued growth in the There are no refunds. Entrants must be 18 The course begins at Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School in Middleville. Bicyclists Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vincent of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Brace of Hastings are excised to announce the engagement of their children, Melissa Gail Vincent and Bradley J. Brace. Melissa is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed with Foremost Insurance. Bradley is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and 1993 culinary graduate of Johnson and Wales University. A June 12,2004 wedding is planned. generated by Diane Obermeyer as a tribute the high school. mother. Her family was her constant joy. which Helen M Schantz will celebrate her 105th birthday on Feb. 26.2004. She lived in Hastings with her husband Marshall L Schantz where they raised their two daughters, Dorothy M. Guthrey and M. Loraine (Charles) Struble. Mrs. Schantz has nine grandchildren. 18 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. They will be on hand the fol­ lowing Sunday to help her blow out all rhe candles. She would enjoy hearing from friends. Her address is: Clark Retirement Community. 1551 Franklin S.E., Rom 3066. Grand Rapids. MI 49506-3331. Vincent-Bruce to wed era and was headquartered at Wabasis Lake Park near Grand Rapids. This first event was Wilma was united in marriage to Roger Tasker on Nov. 1.1950. She worked at the Lake Odessa Canning considered henelf a wife, mother and grand­ Helen Schantz turns 105 fee provided by the boosters. Prepaid the meal costs S3 or S5 at the door. Confirmation of entry, required for regis­ tration. will be sent within two weeks of organizers receipt of your entry Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green SL • Hastings Pennock Al HEALTH SERVICES �Page 8 - Thursday, February 26. .'.004 - The Hastings Banner jflnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitchelU and Marcy Sugar World Day of Prayer services for Ionia The permanent storm window for the high County will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 5. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in south window of Central United Methodist Church is now in place. C< regants on Sunday for the first time ever cuuld see trees Ionia. Church Women United will be the planning group. This is an ecumenical event. The Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be open Saturday. Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Along with the usual open house, there is to be a piano party taking place during the same hours. Performers on the unique piano which is being 3 mweased this day will be Ashley Barcroft at 10 a.m. Mariiyn Noffke at 10:30 Thelma Walkington from 11 to noon. Nancy Cunningham at noon; Mary Esther Batdorff at 12:30 and Celia DeMond at I p.m. Marilyn Noffke will repeat at 1:30. Come at any time and stay as long as you like. Refreshments win be served for all comers. The genealogy library will be open Members of Central UMC were treated Monday night to a visit from missionaries Peter Hudy and wife Estela with sons Jonathan. Benjamin and newborn Timothy, all of whom came from Lansing. Central UM is one of the supporting churches for the Hudy family at Rio Colorado in Bolivia. They brought an excellent slide show and a display of Bolivian crafts. Fans, nested bas­ kets, fine straw hats for ladies, table covers and visors made a colorful display. Peter has degrees from MSU and Michigan Tech. His at the same time. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society degree in agriculture fits him for demonstra­ tions on the mission farm. The mission staff will meet on Thursday, March 11. The evening is to be spent in identifying photo­ teach Spanish. English, computer skills and more. Their graduates are then equipped to graphs. If you have any memory of Lake Odessa in years past from 20 to 80, come enter any university. This is a boarding along and help put names on faces. Sebewa Center United Methodist Church had a good crowd for the Swiss steak dinner on Saturday. Patrons came from Mulliken and Clarksville and many between the two towns. The American Legion Post fl82 at Hubbardston is holding fish fry dinners each Friday night during Lent. The post home has just undergone a big expansion project Don't deprive kids and sky from that window since the stained glass window has been removed for refur­ bishing. school. New on the dampus is a girls' dor­ mitory which was largely built by volunteer visitors. There is also a veterinarian and a mechanic on staff to keep all the machinery running add to keep the livestock healthy. Peter and Estella Hudy look forward to their return to Bolivia soon. For instance, which is the wettest part of Bolivia? Ken and Marilyn Bunch of Wheeler were weekend guests of daughter Pam and hus­ band James Seibel on M-43 east in Carlton Township. They also attended church with the Seibels. The Lake Odessa Wave from February 1904 has an item that R. C. Blair, mail carri­ er on Route 33 from the Lake Odessa post office reports that he made his first trip on runners this winter on Dec. 17 and has not Students learn animal husbandry and crop management according to grade level. used a wheel since. The following day would be his 69th trip with sleighs. The Tending 70 head of cattle gives much expe­ rience, as does care of chickens. The Hudys hope to return soon with 100 computers of other carriers have used sieighs. same as he did. There was a bit of sleighing before the any vintage. For Ian Shears, grandson of which doubled the size of some area. The Roy and Marge Benson, the timing was per­ post is housed in the historic Langdon Italianate bri^k house on a hill downtown. fect. He came with his workbook needing answers to many questions about Bolivia. men began to use sleighs, but not enough to make it necessary. “...The above notes are taken from Mr. Blair’s daily report and are authentic.” This was the first winter for rural free delivery from the local post office. One of the original mail wagons is stored by the village for the Lake Odessa. Area Historical Society, which bought wagon #4 from an Alma doctor of veterinary medicine. It had slots in the windsheild to accommodate reins for the horse, a pipe for smoke from a tiny heater. The same newspaper had a story about a spelldown between pupils of the Beard and Center schools. They also enjoyed singing and select reading a written contest before the oral spelling, of which Mildred Durkee, a sixth-grader, was the winner. Northern Michigan University's dean's list Xor fall.semester ipauo-. Ryan A -rdon. who "not cihiv made tne list, but he had & per­ fect 4.0 grade point average for the term. He and nis parents live oh Sixth Avenue in Lake Odessa. St Edwards* Family Center is another place to eat fish. On each Fridaynight during the season, church members will be serving a baked fish meal, complete with slaw, Rosie's rolls, macaroni and cheese, veggies, soup, salad bar. dessert, potatoes and bever­ ages. all for $6.50. Children's prices are cheaper. Benjamin Hudy enjoys a cookie by the dis^^y of photos and maps his parents arranged at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: We'll be so PLEASED TO MEET YOU at the Community Blood Drive Friday March 5,2004 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Pennock Health Services 1009 W. Green Street Hastings Everyone in the community is invited - so whether or not you're able _ to give blood, please stop by, say hello, and let us get to know you. We look forward to meeting you in person. Dear Annie: I’m writing in response to "Fed Up with Mama Drama." who said his ex-wife was malicious and immature, and interfered with his visits with his 3-year-old daughter. He said there were incessant court dates, tele­ phone calls to the police and that the mother taught his daughter to call him "Bad Daddy." He wrote that not all fathers are deadbeats, but he had no choice except to back away. He wished, through your column, to inform the little girl that be misses and loves her. Annie, that little girl is 3 years old. She won't be reading that column any time soon. Thank you for telling him that he should have the courage and conviction to put forth all the effort required to let his daughter know he cares. His letter described almost exactly my own experience. I'm 17 now and barely managing to patch things up with my own father. Dad did not have the tenacity or commitment to work things out. "Fed Up" needs to realize that if he doesn't keep trying, his daughter might very well grow op to resent him for not being around, for not being there all the times she needs him. Counseling after the fact will do little to change all the years he will miss. - Been There. Done That in Indiana Dear Indiana: Many readers wanted that father to do whatever necessary in order to see his daughter. Here's more: From California: "Fed Up" needs to swal­ low his pride and be there for his daughter. My own mother is a drama queen, and I thank God my father put up with her after their divorce. I was only 2, but by the time 1 was 7, my father’s house was a welcome sanity break and quiet refuge. My father was my knight in shining armor. If the ex-wife is torturing him, imagine what that little 3-year-old has to live with. Please give her a place where she can be loved and not manipulated. New York: This would appear to be a clas­ sic case of "Parental Alienation Syndrome," where one parent turns the child against the other. Calling the police when be doesn't agree to her demands is harassment, plain and simple Interruptions of the father’s courtMdered vtsiiaOqn time is illegal. This guy needs *c F.re whatever wimpy excuse of a lawyer he currently has, and hire himself a pit bull who is wilting to do wlmtcver is neces­ sary to remove that child from a blatantly hostile environment. That father should DEMAND a court-ordered psychological profile for both parents, which will bring out the emotional abuse this woman is subjecting her child to and will establish which parent should be raising that little girl. Manhattan: My daughter was 5 when we separated; my son was 2.1 braved much traf­ fic, financial dilemmas, cramped apartments and unretumed phone calls to see them every other weekend without fail. Ten years later, my 15-year-old daughter lives with me and is an adoring, sweet kid. My son is still with Mom, but is crazy about me, also. Hang in there. Chicago: My mother behaved terribly toward my dad, who kept sending money, making phone calls and coming to see me regardless. Soon, I began to wonder why this man cared so much about me if he was as evil as my mother said. I hope "Fed Up* sticks around to make sure his daughter does not suffer at the hands of this seemingly psychot­ ic woman. My mother began to abuse me emotionally and physically when 1 started to form my own opinions, and I was very afraid of her. Fortunately. I had my dad to turn to, and I eventually moved in with him to escape my mother. If he hadn't been around, I don't know where I would be now. Please tell him his daughter needs him. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hal on Tuesday, March 2. 2004. at 6 p.m. AH public meetings of the 2004 Board of Review will be held al the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 8. 2004 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9. 2004 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 2004 assessment ro«. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 8.2004. to the Hope Township Board of Review. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058. 2004 Factors and Assessment Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalization Department. It's About Life. 101 Agriculture 201 Commercial 301 Industrial 401 Residential 501 Timber Cutover 601 Developmental Personal Property Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier 1.0580 1 0506 1.0000 1.0354 1.0000 1 0000 1.0000 Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio 47.26% 47.59% 50.00% 48.29% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2004 0^528228 Patricia Albert Supervisor/Assessor Sister's keeper? Dear Annie: 1 am a single woman with a huge problem. My best friend, 'Jackie.* is disabled and lives with her elderly mother. While visiting me a short while ago. Jackie asked if I would like a roommate after her mother dies, since her modest pension would prevent her from keeping their home. I replied that I didn't think it was possible, given that I live in a small townhouse and Jackie has custody of her three teenage chil­ dren on weekends. There simply isn't room for all of us. Jackie seemed quite miffed and left soon after. The next day. I received a nasty phone call from Jackie's older sister, saying it was my 'duty to help out a friend in need.* When I asked about her duty as a family member, she snapped. The duty of a friend takea precedence!' and hung up. Since then. I also have received calls from two of Jackie's chil­ dren. saying my selfishness has condemned their mother to die on the street Am I being selfish? 1 work two jobs, and the only peace and quiet I have is oo the weekends, yet I'm feeling weighed down by this hanage of guilt trips. What should I do? - A Private Person in Toronto Dear Toronto: What colossal nerve. While you no doubt care about Jackie's welfare, you are not obligated to let her live with you. The phone calls from her sister and children are provoked by THEIR guilt not yours. Nonetheless. Jackie obviously needs an advocate. Can you help her March for more affordable bousing? Does her disability allow her to receive government assistance? Please do what you can to ensure that your friend can manage when her mother is no longer a source of support You wont regret ft. Opening safety hcAf Annie. I now need a screwdriver and pliers to open a can of soup with one of those new pull-tab lids. Also, I have to use pointed sheers to cut through the plastic-and-cardboard packaging in order to take a cold cap­ sule. How are other octogenarians handling these packaging problems? - Al in the Midwest Dear Al: It isn't only octogenarians. It's also those suffering from arthritis and other debilitating diseases. And any woman with a manicure has to be a contortionist to get those pull-tabs off. We know safety concerns prompt some of these changes, and pull-tabs are convenient for folks who don't have a can opener handy. If any of our readers have some practical suggestions, well print them. Ode to a coach Dear Annie: I read the letter from ‘Fed Up,* the rchool coach who detailed the shameful behavior of some parents. I bad to let him know that for every loud and obnox­ ious parent, there is at least one quiet, appre­ ciative one. Maybe we need to be leas quiet Here is en open letter to all volunteer coach­ es: Thanks, Coach, from those of us who learn the rales of the game along with our children, from those of us with two left feet and twice as many thumbs, from those of us who wish we had more time to play with our kids. Where would our children be without people like you who give their time and energy? You teach our kids about respect for the rules, the referees and one another. You teach our kids about teamwork, even when they are sitting on the bench. You teach our kids that the best man does not always win - but that you still do your best You teach our kids that there is no shame in losing. There has to be a special place in heaven for the patient, caring person my chil­ dren call "Coach." — A Parent in Penn Slate Territory Dear Parent: Every coach should frame this and put it where all parents can see it On behalf of coaches everywhere, thank you for saying it so well. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmaiibox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 26. 2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... A History of Woodland Township, Barry County VIII By Joyce Weinbrecht A History of Woodland. Township. Barry County VIII. as written by A. W'. Diilenback for the Woodland News in 1911. This manu­ script was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given party. However, the confusion incident on this occasion was so great that no sooner had she been landed in the boat then the little craft was capsized, throwing them all into the water. At this crisis, their cries and screams Wp have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions, but have had sev­ were heard for a long distance but before the situation could be fully comprehended or help with other boats got there all but young Spaulding and Willard Jordan had met death eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Diilenback writes: by drowning and had sunk to the bottom. Young Spaulding, being nearly exhausted M*> 18, 1911 Pioneers Who Went to War - The Saddest Event in Woodland’s History. Other Church in trying to rescue the rest of the party gave to us by the late Catherine Lucas. Classes Organized. At the outbreak of the great Rebellion in the Spring of 1861. when Fort Sumpter was fired on, and it was then a conclusive fact that war between the North and South was rapidly approaching and hasty preparations were made. Thrce-month volunteers were called for. The first from Woodland to respond to this call were Douglas B. Cooper. R.W. Shriner. and Stephen Stafford. After the expiration of the three months. Cooper and Shriner returned home, but Stafford re-enlisted with the regulars and was supposed to have been killed or taken prisoner at the Battle of Chickamauga on Sunday. Sept. 20. 1863. as that was the last known of him. I. for one saw him the last time on that day. Only one from Woodland that we have any knowledge of met death by cruel starvation in those southern prison pens, and that was Horace Smoke. The first one from Woodland who fell a victim to death in the deadly con­ flict of battle was Almon Greeley who fell at the Battle of Fair Oaks.The last two who were killed from Woodland in battle were William Wheeler. April 7.1865 at The Battle of Farmerville in Virginia, killed April 7, 1865. at the Battle of Farmerville in Virginia and Leonard Mauch was killed March 19. 1865, at the Battle of Bentonville. North Carolina, « Perhaps one of the most heart-rending scenes or exciting accidents that ever occurred since the first settling of Woodland - 74 years ago up to the present time was during the month of May 1869. when a party of young people numbering six - three ypung men and three young ladies, namely Alonzo and Estella Otto, a Mr. and Miss Spaulding, Miss Melissa Simmons and Willard Jordan, went out on Jordan Lake late in the afternoon for a pleasure ride and while in the midst of their merriment. Miss Spaulding fell from the canoe into the water. She was promptly rescued by the rest of the Staff Writer The. Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday approved a special use permit for a boarding kennel in Johnstown Township, requested by Kim and Richard Luther on Goodrich Road It is expected the facility could board up to 20 dogs for as long as 20 days. The ken­ nel is planned to have 12 to 15 cement rans. and the building will provide indoor enclo­ sures. ho-1sing for the dogs, with a concrete floor, which allows ease in cleaning by hos­ ing waste into a drainage system. The septic and drain field system is to be part of the facility. Richard Luther said the tank would be pumped off on a regular basis. The location has already been perked and will work for the system. Health Department documentation is still needed. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said "That sounds like a really good idea.'* He indicated he had not heard that anyone before planned for such a method to process the waste, and often let it filter into the sur­ the settlers became more numerous, new classes were formed for the convenience of neighborhoods. The first Baptist class was organized in about 1846, but that organization never had a very rapid growth here in Woodland and their church house that was located by Cemetery No. 2 was sold and during the last year moved and converted into a horse bam. As stated before .the first U.B. Class was oiganized about 1855. They have a fine little When help did arrive, Willard Jordan was yet clinging to the boat with one hand but In view of the fact that we have now arrived at that age of Woodland where set­ was past consciousness. The sad news spread rapidly and the entire community was wild and frantic with excite­ ment. for the darkness of night was rapidly tlers were so numerous, we must necessarily bunch them together. Northwest of the vil­ stay in the waters of Jordan Lake until the dawn of another day. It is beyond the power of my pen to portray the agonizing feelings of the relatives and friends of those then dead on that sad night. On the following morning every possible means was devised and every effort put forth to rescue their bodies. The foot of Jordan Lake was alive with boats loaded with men anxious and willing to participate in the search. Hundreds and perhaps thousands of people were standing on the banks to witness the scene. Intense was the excitement and anxiety on that day as we listened to the sobs and weepings of mourning ones as well as others. To and fro the boats passed and repassed hour after hour, dragging everything possi­ ble to catch into their clothing until late in the afternoon when a fish hook caught into the stocking of Miss Estella Otto and she was brought to the surface. This gave the rescuers their location and the other three were found in rapid succession. The funeral of these four were probably one of the largest in the attendance ever held in Woodland. I stated some time ago in one of my items removed the great timbers that 74 years ago covered every foot of ground of Woodland soil, which according to the U.S. Survey, was 22,128 acres of land. They, during that time, removed the most of these forests and changed them from a massive wilderness into beautiful fertile fields. The years from 1861 to 1865 in Woodland, as well as all over these United States, were four years of the most thrilling events that has ever gone down on the pages of American history. More of the noble sons of American birth, went down to an untimely grave than did for many years before or did for many years following the close of the Permit me to say that on the farm of G.W. Napp chop about an acre and while chopping they consumed a bushel of potatoes that Napp had brought from Portland on the back of an Indian Pony. Sv they planted the par­ those four years of bloody warfare. These sacrifices were made to protect the rights of country and flag. To show the extent and magnitude of the Civil War of nearly 50 years ago when the inhabitancy of Woodland was only about one thousand less than two-thirds of its present inhabitance, yet it is a fact that 59 of its volunteers have already passed over to the "Great Camping Ground" besides what are still liv­ ing in Woodland. Let me call your attention to the fact, of which history will bear me out in making, that the peace, prosperity and the great pur­ suits of American industry generation is per­ mitted to so abundantly enjoy - is very large­ ly due to the sacrifices made by the men who wore the blue, and the last 46 years follow­ ing the period of time since the close of the war. Many a home was made sad. many a heart was made to bleed, many a silent tear great struggle, has been the grandest, great­ est. and most scientific in art. science and educational advantages in all the history of our country. The wonderful inventions that have sprung into existence and have been into practical use have been accomplished was shed each succeeding year as a result of during the last half century . AUDITIONS ■ March 1& 2 ings and seed ends and covered them with leaves and muck. In the fall Jonathan concluded he would 1/ go over and see what parings had yielded. He used to often relate that to his surprise i i they dug and carried to their cabin 50 bushels of fine potatoes, the first crop of 1 potatoes ever raised in Woodland. Napp went east soon after chopping this Thomtpple Players Spring Musical “JGutJlAUfol/u" Principal Roles: 6 Female, 6 Male, and Large Chorus i Show Dates: April 29,30, May 1,2004 1 1 fluditions at Jefferson Street Gallery ! acre and never returned. He sold the land to G.W. Rising. The others who settled in this neighborhood about those years were A.J. Carpenter. Balser King. David Haight. A.W. Diilenback. Jas. G. Flower, and J.W. Stinchcomb, but none of these above men­ tioned are now on their farms. There are many others who came into i 1 205 S. Jefferson St, Hastings, 7:00-900 pjn. Any Post High School Age Adult May Audition i I ' QKdhK Contact Doug Acker 945-9249 (Days) ‘ or NOnna jean Acker 945-2332 (Evenings) Is Proud to Support The Communities We Serve name of Bennett. This class had five mem­ • By Offering Outstanding Customer Service • By Providing Over 100 ->obs to Our Residents • And By Supporting the f ollowing Organizations Over the Past Year bers. Some time later in the spring of 1841. this Algonquin Lake Community Association 1 lastings Education Enrichment Foundation American Red Cross of West Central Michigan Hastings High School Musical Barry Community Foundation Hastings High School Bany County 4-H Hastings Public Library Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce I lastings Rotary Club Barry County Commission on Aging Kellogg Community College Foundation Barry County Steam Association Kent County 4-H Barry County Substance Abuse Services Kiwanis Club of Hastings Barry County United Way Kiwanis Club of Wayland Barry County United Way Continuum of Care Lakewood High School Barry County YMCA Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Bellevue Alumni Association Maple Valley Memorial Scholorship Foundation grassy locations on the property, though Bellevue Athletic Boosters Maple Valley PTO some people like their dogs to be able to exercise on grass. The site, now on a hill, will be built after Bellevue Community Theater Maple Valley Riders Teamshow Bellevue High School Maple Valley Schools Bellevue Lions Club Meals on Wheels Walk-A-Thon grading, allowing the building to be in full view from the house. No close neighbors Bellevue Memorial Scholorship Fund Middleville Heritage Days Bellevue State Park Organization M.I.L.D. Cup will be troubled by dogs barking. The cou­ ple's home is about two years old. A sign Big Brothers Big Sisters Middleville Lion’s Club Caledonia Area Kiwanis Pennock Foundation Caledonia High School Special Olympics of Michigan Caledonia High School Players Thomapple Arts Council Caledonia Youth Baseball/Softball League Thomapple Kellogg High School CASA for Kids, Inc. Thomapple Players Charlton Park Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited plan was not provided with the request, but it must meet ordinance standards. Storm water will flow away from a wet­ lands in another direction. The Luthers already have a small kennel in which beagles arc kept for breeding. If dogs are bred in the future. Luther says, they will be of a smaller breed, and he does not want to limit the option for boarding by hav­ ing too many of these dogs on the property. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 ' Hastings City Bank was a class organized by a man named Danbury assisted by a missionary by the oughly. in case a sick animal accidentally is brought in. For the same reason, he said, he would generally avoid letting the dogs run in these wild forests with a scanty amount of means and with their own muscular powers Rising, one Napp had purchased this land about the time that Galloway and the Haights settled here. Jonathan had helped 1845-1847. However, we did not claim then, nor do we now. that it was the first class organized in the township, for in 1840 there Chairman Clyde Morgan agreed. Luther said concrete can be cleaned thor­ much toward bringing our township up to its present high standing. However, the men who settled here between the years 1837 and 1860 worked marvelous changes con­ fronting them on every hand penetrated lage were many who also took a very active part in developing our township. They were respectively as follows: William H. Lee. J.O. Lee. S.B. Anway. James Black, Ira Stowell. G.W. Rising. that the M.E. class yet won hipping here at the village was organized in the winter of rounding soils. Woodland in different localities who did Baptist Brethren Church, or I think was orig­ inally called the “Dunkard" church, was first started in South Woodland some time in the early seventies or when the Smiths located there. up in despair and concluded he would try and save his own life and swam to shore. approaching which would interfere in rescu­ ing the bodies and the remains must then Woodland Town Hall church house in the west part of the village, but their membership being so small, they do not have regular services. The German May 25. 1911 Civil War Took Away Many of Best Young Men - Those Who Returned Were Broken in Health. Greatly Checking Our Progress. Dog kennel approved in Johnstown Township by Ruth Zachary class was re-organized with a membership of 12. with the following names: Alonzo Barnum, Sophia Barnum, Jane Potts. Daniel Hager. Able Bamum. Emaline Cooper. Annie Bamum, Ruben Haight. Sally Ann Haight, Betsy Bamum. Esther Durkee and Charlotte Haight. Alonzo Bamum was a chosen class leader. Some time later this class was disbanded, owing to the fact that its members lived some distance apart and as Community Education and Recreation Center Vermontville Lions Club Delton Kellogg High School Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Eaton County 4-H Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Exchange Club of Hastings Wayland Hockey Boosters Fuller Street Elementary Way land Summerfest Green Gables Haven Way land Union Athletic Boosters I fastings Athletic Boosters Wayland Union High School Hastings Band Boosters West Michigan Chapter of the Muscular Hastings Community Service Center Dy strophy Association We wish to thank our customers who recognize the benefits of community banking. If you are not banking with a locally owned and operated community bank, give us a try. It would be our pleasure to serve you. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 �Page 10 - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Lakewood earns another trophy to pass around by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There has been a tradition at Lakewood the last couple years in which one member of the varsity wrestling team gets to take home any tournament trophy the day or night after a vic­ tory. The trophy then gets brought to school and passed around between the teammates before finally being put on display in the high school. After Lakewood topped Allegan 29-28 in the Division 2 Regional Final on Wednesday night. Viking head coach Bob Veitch passed off the championship trophy to Cody Dupont. Veitch said after the match there were a few weight classes where his team had to come up with big wins, 119. 140. and at the heavy­ weight spot. Dupont won the 275-pound match with a 5­ 3 decision over Allegan’s Dominick Fusco in the battle of two individual district champi­ ons. The underclassman Dupont promptly brought the piece of hardware to senior team­ mate Nathan Shoup. “Arc you sure." said Shoup. “Yeah." said Dupont. “I’ve still got a cou­ ple more years." The Vikings now have their eyes set on one more trophy, a little bit bigger. It’ll take three more wins in Battle Creek next weekend for them to g.t it. The first of which lakes place Friday. March 5. in the quarterfinals. Although results were unavail­ able. the Vikings expect they’ll meet Gaylord. And if they can manage three more wins? “I’m taking that one home.” said Veitch. Lakewood had to come from behind again this week, after falling behind 22-20 with four matches left to wrestle starting at 140. But waiting to wrestle those four matches were Jeff Vander Boon, and individual regional qualifiers Shoup. Brandon Carpenter, and Alex Phillips. “I was worried." said Veitch. “We knew that their 60 pounder was a hoi sc." Allegan's 160-pound wrestler waiting was Dan Craig, coming into the match with a record of 46-2 and an individual district championship. “We didn’t kno* it Alex (Phillips) could Lakewood 103 pounder Mike Gregory nears a first period pin against Allegan's Kenny Porterfield in the Regional Finals Wednesday evening at Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) beat him or not. That would have been one of the best matches of the night. It would have been throw after throw. Somebody could have gotten hurt, it probably would have come down to whoever ended up on their back last." So. the Vikings breathed a sigh of relief when they didn't have to wrestle the last match of the night. Veitch came to the scorer’s table to make sure that the 29-22 score was correct after Shoup won his 152-pound match against Brandon Rhoades with an 11-7 deci­ sion. Carpenter had taken a 5-3 decision over Aaron Castaneda at 145. and Vander Boon had beaten David Moore at 140 6-3. “1 was going <o just crush the kid," said Carpenter, “but (Veitch) was like you’ve got to calm dow n and get a win for the team and I did it." All the official scorers assured Veitch the decision at 171, Adam Fyan scored a 23-8 tech fall at 189. Dupont pinned his opponent at 215 in 3:55. and O’Donnell finished the siring of wins with a pin of his won at 2:49 in the 275-pound match. After that the Vikings got a 4-3 decision from Blocher al 112. a pin from Leiby at 119. a major decision by Evan Terry at 125. and decisions by Adam Wnible al 135 and Vander Boon at 140 for their remaining victories in the match. So. the Viking fans got to celebrate with their “It’s all over" chant one more time, and they hope they’ll have a couple more chances to do it. “I love it when everybody shows up." said Dupont. “It’s great for the team. It gets us pumped up and helps us win." score was correct, and the Vikings decided to forfeit the final match and start to get ready for the trip to Battle Creek. “Last year was kind of our first taste for a while. We knew we were good enough to get back, and now everybody has to prove it." said Carpenter. “We proved everybody wrong who said we weren’t going to do it. Our rebuilding year turned out to be a little bit bet­ ter than that." The Vikings didn’t get the win they were hoping for at 119 from Mike Leiby who went down in a 6-5 decision to Greg Courtney, and also lost at 130 when Branden Terry was downed 8-0 by Clayton Butcher. “Branden Terry had a tough kid.” said Veitch. “Ail we ask of our kids is if there is a kid you can’t beat, you’ve got to go six min­ utes with them. Il’s got to go six." Allegan only had two pins in the match. A 5-3 win by Eddie Phillips at 189. and a 14-6 major decision by Alan O'Donnell at 215 gave the Vikings a 7-6 lead after three matches (125 and 171). Then, after Dupont's victory. Mike Gregory came through with a pin in the 103pound match, and Scott Blocher won 12-0 at 112. The Vikings didn’t have too much trouble with Stevensville-Lakeshore in the semifinal, winning 44-13. Lakewood won ten of the 14 matches, and the Lancers didn't score a take down in any of the 14 Viking wins. The day started rough for the kid who got to bring home the regional trophy. Shoup fell 8-1 in the 152-pound match to open the semi­ final. By the time the Lakewood heavy­ weights were done the Vikings had a com­ manding 25-3 lead. Alex Phillips followed Shoup with a 22-4 technical fall at 160. Eddie Phillips won a 4-2” Lakewood s Cody Dupont (right) works Jp Mcape the grasp of Allegan’s Dominick Fusco in the 275-pound match Wednesday night, which Dupont won with a 5-3 deci­ sion. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions’ roar has been more like a meow this winter Maple Valley fans, where arc you? Have the roads really been that bad out your way this winter? Why are the stands near­ ly empty? 1 didn’t expect the Division 3 wrestling District last Thursday to look like the one at Lakewood the night before, but I thought there might be a few more fans, especially after how the Lions won their way to the SMAA Tournament Title. I could have swom there were more rears in the stands when I saw the Lions wrestle their first match of the season. Don’t get me wrong, the fans who were there were great. I know Valley is the only Class C school we cover at J-Ad Graphics, so there won’t always be a crowd as big as the ones at Middleville, or Hastings, or Lakewood, but the Lions can pack them in for football. Despite wrestling’s reputation around these parts. I know that some still see it as a sec­ ondary sport. Since Valley hasn't had a lot of success in the sport lately I guess the recent triumphs may have just surprised some people who didn’t have time to rearrange their schedules. But it isn’t just happening at wrestling meets. Lion fans packed the gym the last few years for girls' basketball too. but the boys' aren’t getting the same support. Not even close. I think the emptiest gym I’ve been in all winter was at MVHS when the Lions hosted Portland in a make-up game on a Wednesday night. I’m pretty sure there were more Lion fans al the varsity volleyball game which started about a half an hour before the boys’ bas­ ketball game. At the time the spikers were still working on an undefeated start to the SMAA season. The girls' basketball team has been very talented lately, the football team consistently in the play-offs. The boys' basketball team hasn’t been much better than .500. Is that the only thing that’s leaving the bleachers bare. In the infamous Portland game, there couldn't have been 100 Lion fans in the stands. Maybe my math is a little off. but 1 don’t believe it can be by much. Admail group of Red Raider fans, maybe 25. were drowning out any cheers the Lion fans were making. A fellow al w ork just asked me about this Wednesday, and said he thought by the time everyone of the players moms and dads, brothers, sisters, and grandparents were in the stands there'd be more people than that in the gym. I guess J don't know each of the players family histories, but I have to think he’s right. Things were a bit better for a regularly scheduled game with Bellevue last week, but not a whole lol. There were more fans in the stands, but they still didn't seem very into the game. Everybody loves a w inner. That's why the LA Lakers, the Yankees, and the Red Wings seem to lead their leagues in apparel sold, and their fan» fill their stadiums, while teams like the Tigers have trouble doing the same. Well the old Tigers. Not this new Tiger team which hasn't fallen below .500 yet. I thought high school sports were different. I thought they were less about winning, and more about team and community. The Lion eagers have two games left this season, one with Lansing Christian on Friday and then one with Springport on Tuesday. I'm guessing Tuesday's senior night, where the Lion fans can say good-bye to the likes of Jordan Bursley and Derek Ripley, the only two seniors on the team. Yes. it's a young Lion team, and they've been up and down this year, but that's all the more reason to support them to the fullest. Lots of these kids have a chance to be back next year. They’ll be a year older, hopefully a year better and wiser. It seems like they'd be more excited to come back and play their best if they knew they were playing in front of an outstanding home crowd for half their games. And don’t forget. Olivet isn't too far away for the districts that start in about a week and a half. Free some space on your schedule now. The Lakewood varsity wrestling team celebrates its second straight regional title on Wednesday night in the Thomapple Kellogg High School Gym. The Vikings topped Allegan 29-28 in the Division 2 Regional Final, and now advance to compete in the State Quarterfinals a week from Friday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The Division 2 matches begin at 7:45 on Friday. March 6. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . Three Panthers and three Lions advance in Division 3 Maple Valley has three wrestlers with 40 wins on the season, and all three will be on their home mats Saturday for the Division 3 Individual Regional. Lion junior Ben Boss improved his season record to 46-0 with three victories at the dis­ trict Saturday in Hamilton. It got tougher as the day went on for Boss in the 140-pound weight class, but every match shouid be lough as the season contin­ ues to reach its climax. Boss started out the day with a 16-0 techni­ cal fall of Peter Wyman of Berrien Springs, then beat Lequac Caidwell of Coloma with a 12-0 major decision in the semi’s. In the final. Boss took a 7-0 decision over Parchment’s Caleb Lohman. His teammate Kevin Fassett also won a district title, finishing first in the 135-pound weight class. After a pair of major decisions. Fassett lopped Otsego’s Kevin Slater 4-3 for the flight title. Fassett is now 42-6 on the year. Maple Valley’s other wrestler advancing is Chris Morris.,who improved to 40-10 with a third place finish. Delton-Kellogg also had three grapplers advance past Hamilton to wrestle at Maple Valley this Saturday. The Panthers’ two state qualifiers from a year ago. Jim Sweat and Dustin Morgan each won district titles while Tyler Harris has fin­ ished third at 140-pounds. All three are sen­ iors. At 215. Morgan won all three of his match­ es by pin to improve his season record to 40- 3. He started off by putting Maple Valley’s John Stafford on his back in just 10 seconds, then pinned Dowagiac's Matt Behnke in 1:16, and Edwardsburg’s Matt Rinehart in 2:30 of the championship match. Sweat, wrestling at 189. scored a pair of technical falls in his first two matches before taking a 9-4 decision against Dowagiac's Jim Kehrer for the flight title. He is now 44-1 on the season. Harris had to battle through the consolation round after falling in the quarterfinals to the eventual runner-up Caleb Lohman of Parchment. He then scored a 7-4 decision over Dowagiac’s Justin Desjardin to guaran­ tee himself a spot in the regional, and pinned South Haven’s Micheal Jackson in 4:56 to earn the third place medal. j �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - Page 11 Saxons and Trojans each have two district champs The Saxons' Scott Redman works to turn Vicksburg's Tagg Petersen onto his back during their 152-pound match at the individual districts on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings* three state qualifiers from a year ago all advanced out of Saturday’s Division 2 Individual District Tournament at Vicksburg, and they'll have lots of company this week­ end as they look to make a return trip to the Palace of Auburn Hills. Middleville will host the regional round of the tournament, and making the short trip with Scott Redman. Chad Ferguson, and RJ Morgan are Saxons Matt Lipstraw, Rusty Burgdorf, Jeff Allen. Tom Rowse, and Dan Blair. The Middleville Trojans, along with the Saxons and Allegan dominated the tourna­ ment. TK had eleven individuals advance, while the Saxons and Tigers had eight apiece. Hastings had two other wrestlers come up one win short of a guaranteed spot in the regional. Both were a bit of a surprise. Saxon senior Ryan Ferguson saw his career end in the 140-pound consolation semifinals Hastings' senior Ryan Ferguson (top) works to flatten out Niles’ Kyle Isabel in the semifinals of the 140-pound weight class Saturday. Ferguson scored a 15-6 major decision, but it turned out to be the last win of his high school career. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ senior Chad Ferguson (right) works to spin behind Middleville's Nate McMurray during their semifinal match-up in the 130-pound weight class at Saturday’s Division 2 individual regional at Vicksburg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) where he was pinned by Stevensville- Lakeshore's Chad Newman. The other surprise was that the Saxons’ Lucas Covey made it as far as he did. falling 7-0 to Sturgis* Chris Wooster in the consola­ tion semifinals. Redman and Chad Ferguson were both 3-0 on the day. as they won the 152- and 130pound weight classes respectively. They both had two pins on the day. Saxons earning second place weic Matt Lipstraw (145), Dan Blair (189). and RJ Morgan (103). The Saxons had two medalists in the 103pound weight class. After falling in his first match of the day to Stevensville-Lakeshore's Kyle Hemmermeister 8-5. Burgdorf won his way through the entire span of the consolation bracket to face Hemmermeister again in the finals. Burgdorf took a 9-6 decision in the conso­ lation final to earn himself third place. Tom Rowse at 135 and Jeff Allen at 125 moved on to Middleville with fourth place finishes. All eight of the Saxons advancing have at least 30 wins on the season. Only three of the 14 Middleville wrestlers who made the trip to Vicksburg won’t be wrestling this Saturday, and one of them was knocked out by his own teammate. The Trojans* Justin Lewis defeated team­ mate Mike Gurski in the 119-pound consola­ tion round match by pin in 4:47. The two shared a handshake as well as a hug after the match, but the season ended for Gurski. Lewis went on to finish third by lopping Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Chris Forrester with a 20-3 technical fall in the consolation final. TK senior Mike McKeown improved his season record to 44-1 by taking first place in the 125-pound weight class in dominating Middleville’s Mike McKeown works his way towards the 125-pound championship at Saturday's individual district by putting Hastings’ Jeff Allen on his back in the semifi­ nals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) fashion. McKeown pinned his first two oppo­ nents. then scored technical falls in his final two matches including a 20-4 score in the championship against Vicksburg’s Jon Wright. He was joined as a Trojan champion by junior Ryan Fletke who won the title at 140 with an 8-7 decision over Allegan’s David Moore. Dayne Fietke. who’s just made his return to the line-up for the Trojans, finished in second place at 160-pounds, where teammate Ben Ybema finished third after losing his first match of the day. Teammates Kalani Garber at 152 and Josh Bowerman at 135 each finished in second place as well. Fourth place winners for TK were Matt Potter (275). Tom Winwright (112), Brian Cuneo (145) and Andrew Reeder (171). Lakewood didn’t have to face the Trojans and Saxons Saturday, and had eight grapplers advance past its district tournament at Coldwater. The Vikings will also be at Middleville this Saturday for the regional round though. Brandon Carpenter won the-district cham­ pionship at 145. and Cody Dupont took the title at 275 for the Vikings. Nathan Shoup also placed in the 145-pound weight class. He was third. Others advancing to the regional round are Scott Blocher at 112, Mike Leiby at 119. Alex Phillips 160, Eddie Phillips 171. and Alan O’Donnell at 215. Fifteen years between Lions’ district titles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The wrestling banner hanging in the Maple Valley High School Gymnasium is a little bare, but this year’s Lion rquad is doing its best to fill some of that blue space. The Lions won their first district title since 1989 last Wednesday night when they knocked off Pennfield 45-31 for the champi­ onship. after topping Parchment in the semifi­ nals 70-6. . Pennfield moved into the final with a 41-36 win over Delton Kellogg, to reverse the result of their KVA match-up. in the other opener. ‘Our kids have just improved so much.” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. ‘They’re starting to really get into their own right now I think." It may have taken M VHS a while to win its third district title, but it has taken this group of Lions very long. There isn’t a senior on the roster. The Lions wrestled with seven juniors, five sophomores, and two freshmen in the line-up Wednesday night. "We’re starting to hit our stride, and the younger one’s are helping the older one’s by pushing them.” said Wawiemia. Lion coaches Wawiemia and Chris Ricketts know that their kids are young, so they’re quick with instruction but also quick with compliments when their wrestlers do their jobs. "We know the caliber of the different kids we have. When they’re not gening up to that level, we’ll bring them up to that level.” Their jobs Wednesday in the finals were just to keep from giving up too many points in many situations. A pair of voids in the Pennfield line-up in the last two matches, meant the Lions could trail by as many as 11 points and still be assured a victory. Maple Valley didn’t let it come to that. After a quick pin by Pennfield in the 152pound opener. Valley came back with pins from Matt Conklin and Chris Morris to get things going. The first seven matches in the district final were decided by pin. including wins for Valley from Jacob McMillon at 275 and Raven Scurlock at 103. It took Scurlock just nine seconds to stick the Panther’s Tim Delton’s Dustin Morgan and Tyler Harris bend down for a closer look as the final seconds tick down on the Panthers' team season during the last match of the district opener last Thursday at Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lick. "The kids that needed to come through here tonight did it. and the ones that we didn’t think could make it. didn’t.*’ said Wawiemia. The Lions led 24-18 at the half way point. Jamie Corwin won the 119-pound match 8­ 6 for Valley to give the Lions a 27-22 lead, but Pennfield went in front with a pin at 125. At 130. Joe Desrochers lost a tight 8-12 match with Pennfield's Samat Tulegenov as the Panthers took the lead again, but Kevin Fassett turned things back around at 135 with a pin in 1:03. Valley led 33-31, and Ben Boss and Brian Barefoot had to just step onto the mat and raise their hands. "We haven’t had one of these since what. ’89.” said Boss. "This is great for our team. Here at Maple Valley this doesn’t happen that often. It took us a while just to field a team.” Boss got things started in the opener Wednesday against Parchment with a pin in the 140- pound match, six straight voids made it 42-0 Maple Valley before the second match was actually wrestled. Parchment won it by pin at 275, but then at 103 Raven Scurlock won by injury default, at "tyler Greenfield fol­ lowed with a pin in 29 seconds at 112. Corwin followed that up with a major deci­ sion at 119, and Justin Cook and Desrochers took decisions for Valley before Fassett closed the match with a pin at 135. It came down to the last match between Pennfield and Delton’s Panthers in the first 275. but then Jason Roe brought the Panthers’ spirits back up with a pin of Tim Lick in 28 seconds al 103. Delton’s lead was 20 points with five matches to go, but they wouldn’t get another point A void at 119 didn’t help DK in its attempt to hold the lead. round. Delton saw a 36-16 lead slip away in the small weights after beginning the match at 140 pounds. A late reversal in the 135-pound match by DK’s Jeremy Herington against Pennfield's Paul Geren gave Delton some hope, but Herington still trailed 19-8. As a team Delton trailed 36-37. but Herington’s had to go for a pin at that point and was unable to get Geren on his back. "Thai’s a team we just don’t match up real well with.” said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. "I thought we wrestled well, we just needed one more win.” Voids at 140 and 145 in the Pennfield line­ up gave Delton a quick 12-0 kad in the match. A Pennfield pin. one by DK’s Clay Drewyor at 160, then another Pennfield pin made it 18-12 heading into the Delton heavy­ weights. Jim Sweat faced a void at 189. and Dustin Morgan pinned Carl Jones in just 59 seconds to push DK’s lead up to 30-12 at the midway point of the match. DK’s Eric Ryan lost in a major decision at Maple Valley's Joe Desrochers lets everyone know what he thinks of team­ mate Kevin Fassett. as Fassett nears a pin of Pennfield's Paul Geren which gave the Lions a 33-31 lead late in the district final Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Pag* 12 - Thundty. February 26, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Scots use long shots to top HHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a virtual offensive explosion when Caledonia topped Hastings 68-52 on Friday night in O-K Gold action. The 38-26 Fighting Scot lead at the half was nearly the point production from the entire first time the two teams met. Despite the shouts of “find him" and “shooter" from the Saxon bench, the Fighting Scots were powered by 22 points from Tyler Ybema who had the Saxons scrambling to find him in the first half. Ybema connected on five of ten three-point attempts in the game. It was Thomas Spitzley who got hot for the Seo's in the second half, he finished with 18 points, including three for three from beyond the arc. The Scots slowly and steadily built their lead throughout the ball game. A three by Spitzley with about six minutes to go in the fourth quarter pushed the Scot lead to 20-points for the first time in the Hastings' junior forward Brandon Johnson fires a jump shot for two points in the fourth quarter of the Saxons’ 68-52 loss at Caledonia on Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) game at 57-36. Meanwhile, the Saxon offensive struggles continued as they hit just 27-percent of their shots from beyond the three point line, and only 39-percent from the floor overall. Saxon senior Tyler Tuthill led his team with 20 points, while Joey Aspinall added 14 in the exceptionally faced paced game that saw the two teams combine for just 19 free throw attempts. At times the pace seemed a little too quick for the two teams. Caledonia finished the night with 16 turnovers and the Saxons had 19. The turnovers wereespecially tough on the Saxons in the middle two quarters, where they were outscored 29-19. The Saxons had Tuesday night off, and face a South Christian team that has been fighting all season to catch Wyoming Park at the top of the O-K Gold standings. This group of Saxons is now 4-13 on the year, with a 1-11 mark in the league. South Christian is 10-2 tied with Holland Christian one game back of the league leading Vikings. Hastings then will host Byron Center in the final home game of the season for the Saxons. It will be an especially sweet senior night for Hastings, which must say good-bye to eight of the ten players that remain on the roster. VandenBerg shooting touch returns in senior night win by Brett Bremer was the best shot I'd taken in two weeks," Sports Editor A script for senior night couldn't have said VandenBerg. “He said I was finally bending my knees." been written any better than what took place in TK’s Tuesday night 84-74 overtime vic­ the Trojans a 63-62 lead, and they had the tory over Grand Rapids Baptist. ball back with that lead soon after. The Trojan junior Jon Yeazel was the one mobbed by his teammates as he drove into Trojans* Trevor Manning had a pass stolen the lane and hit a jumper with two seconds as he tried to avoid a double team at half­ court, and Baptist took a 65-63 lead with 14 left to send the game into overtime, and the seconds left. one wowing the crowd with his slam dunks That is when Yeazel hit his jumper in the both during the game and in the post game lane to force overtime. Yeazel finished with celebration that followed. But it was a pair of Trojan seniors who 20 points. Trevor Manning was the other Trojan in double-figures with 12. Chase "It was just bow we drew it up," said VandenBerg finally found his shooting Holzhueter. “We told him that if he got did much of the dirty work. touch, pouring in nine points in the over­ inside the free throw line to take the shot, time, and finished with a team high 21. and he hit it with everybody crashing to the TK senior Brett Knight had 16 points and a team high 11 rebounds including a few basket." A 9-0 run in the overtime sealed the vic­ key ones down the stretch. “I thought VandenBerg played his best tory for the Trojans. Holzhueter said Tuesday night's contest was kind of a nutshell for the entire Trojan game in a long, long time," said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. “He’s oeen strug­ gling with his shot and with his confi­ dence." Middleville's Jon Yeazel races past a Mustang defender Tuesday night for two of his twenty points in the Trojans’ 84-74 overtime victory over Grand Rapids Baptist. (Photo by Brett Bremer) VandenBerg's three with 1:44 to go gave season. “At times we look unbeatable, and then we turn around and we look horrible." Late in the second quarter, VandenBerg After falling down seven points early in blocked a Mustang shot to get the ball back the second half the Trojans stormed back. A for TK with the score knotted at 25. When three-point basket by Knight, one of three TK brought the ball back up the floor he called for it in the left comer and knocked he hit in the third quarter, pushed the Trojans' lead to 47-40 with a minute left in down a three to pul TK up 28-25. The the quarter. The Trojans then got the ball back with Trojans trailed 32-28 at the half, but it was a shot of confidence for the senior. “When I hit the first one, coach told me it plans to run out the period, but a turnover led to a three-point play by Baptist’s Steve Den Besten at the other end. “I thought when it was 47-40 we should have gotten the last shot of the quarter," said Michigan Home Fiwe ” H ■' S‘ h:,s’,.KJs Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park point swing. A couple times we wanted to control the clock and make sure we got a good shot and ended up throwing the ball away." The Trojans held a small lead for much of the fourth quarter until with two and a half minutes to go the Mustangs tied the game on a free throw, then took a 60-57 lead on a three by Den Besten. Middleville now faces the unenviable task of trying to contain Drew Neitzel on senior night at Wyoming Park on Friday night, before finishing the O-K Gold season at Caledonia on Tuesday. TK is currently 6-6, in fourth place in the YES! league with a 9-8 mark overall. Title getting dose as Vikes have just two CAAC 3 contests to go A Tuesday night match-up with the O-K White's last place team from Spar.a proved to be nothing more than a tiny speeo bump for Lakewood's varsity boys’ basketball team. The Vikings dominated the lowly Spartans in a 73-35 victory. 4, SpartaMpp scorer Morfz wj$w, ten points, and he only had two in the second half. Meanwhile, the Vikings had five players score in double-figures, led by Corey Thelen's 16 points. Marc Miller had 14, Clint Tobias and Travis Willard had 12 each, and . Tyler Beglin finished with ten. “We did a nice job executing our offense tonight," said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “We made the extra pass and found the open man." Beglin led Lakewood with seven assists in the game, and Tyler Harms finished with three. The Vikings shot 61 -percent from the floor, and managed the 73 points despite Sparta try­ ing to keep the Vikings' possessions to a min­ imum. “Our defense was key as Sparta slowed the game down on their offensive end," said Farrell. Lakewood had a 25-8 lead after one quar­ ter. Miller and Willard each had seven rebounds, and Tobias who returned from injury was back in the starting line-up and recorded six boards.. Lakewood had been looking towards road contests with Williamston and DeWitt as its biggest obstacle in the way of a CAAC Division 3 title. The Vikings passed the first of those two tests Friday night with a 54-52 win at Williamston, the second one is this Friday night. Lakewood led by five points beading into the fourth quarter, and held on thanks to some key rebounds and free throw shooting in the last seconds of the contest. The Vikings were seven of eleven overall from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Beglin led Lakewood with 15 points, and he hit all three of his free throw attempts in the final quarter. Coiey Thelen added 14 points for the Vikings, and Travis Willard had 12. -^This^M* win fia ua aubis sta>c.of our season.” said Farrell. “Our team defense came up big for us throughout the game, but especially down the stretch in the last two to three minutes of the game. We executed all the little things when they were needed." Miller led the charge of taking care of the little things with ten rebounds in the contests, he also added eight points. Harms led Lakewood with four assists and three steals. The Vikings have now won 13 ball games in a row, to put their record at 15-2 with a 7­ 1 mark in league play. Lakewood won a non-league contest last Tuesday against Perry 59-35. “Our first and third quarters were played very intensely on defense," said Farrell. “We also executed well on offense too.” The Vikings won both contests without the help of Tobias, but they didn't need him too bad against Perry. Willard, who normally comes off the bench, led Lakewood with 14 points and six rebounds as a starter and Miller had 14 points and seven boards. Corey Thelen was the other Viking in double-figures, he had 11 points. “The guys coming off the bench saw a lot of good action tonight and did a nice job for us." said Farrell. The “White Squall", the Viking reserves’ new nickname in practice, took care of Perry. Jason Copelin had eight points as all nine Vikings scored on the night Pat Morris and Beglin each had three points, while Spencer Duits. Jesse Lydy, and Harms had two apiece. Harms also dished out six assists. 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Nathan Farrell led Delton with 17 points as the Panthers fell back below 300 at 8-9. The Panthers will look to even their record back up and improve on their 5-5 Kalamazoo Valley Association record Friday night when they visit Pennfield. DK got its eighth win of the season in blow­ out fashion last Friday at home against Galesburg-Augusta. The Rams came to DK with three starters out. and were downed 61-21. "I felt kind of bad for them.” said Delton coach Mike Mohn. But he didn’t feel too had. “Our kids came out hard right out of the shoot tonight.” said Mohn. Farrell led DK with 13 points, while Zac Gilbert finished the night with eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals. "(Gilbert) just kind of flew all over the place,” said Mohn. The conch was particularly impressed with Lis team's defensive effort. “We got after them, which hopefully is becoming kind of a personality for us.” After Friday's contest at Pennfield, the Panthers have a week to prepare for next Friday's came at Kalamazoo Christian then its onto the district tournament at Lakewood. Association this season after topping Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central for the second time during Saturday's league tourna­ ment at DK. DK topped Hackett 15-9. 15-8 Saturday, but lost to the other six teams in the league. The Panthers however, weren’t too far behind their other league foes. Of the twelve games the Panthers played, four of their losses ended with a score of 13­ 15 in favor of their opponents including both games against Galesburg-Augusta. “I think a lot of it is that they're not used to winning." said Delton coach Kelly Yoder. “Somebody looks at the scoreboard, and then everybody does and we just started making mistakes." It’s been a double-edged sword for the Panthers all season. They can’t win until they get used to winning, and they can’t get used to winning until they win. "Several times we were at 13 and we got stuck.” said Yoder, "and several times we were winning." Other scores from the day for the Panthers were 13-15, 11-15 with Parchment. 8-15. 9­ 15 with Paw Paw. 8-15. 5-15 with Pennfield. and 13-15.5-15 with Kalamazoo Christian. Alex Gilbert led Delton on the day with 27 kills. 12 aces, and seven blocks. Senior Shannah Tamminga had 23 kills. 36 digs, and nine blocks. "A lot of them played well," said Yoder, "but at times our passing would leave us.” That was also the story when the Panthers fell to Pennfield in the final league contest of the regular season last Wednesday 1-15.15-9. 15-3. "Wc played good the first two games.” said Yoder. "The third game we just could not pass. They are really good. They’re CO­ champs in the league." DK even had an 8-2 lead in the first game before falling. Delton hosted Olivet and Bath last nigh., and now have some time off before the March 6 Class B District at Middleville. The Panthers drew a bye in the first round and will meet Allegan in the semifinals. On the other half of the bracket. Middleville meets Otsego with Plainwell waiting for the winner in the semi’s. It won’t all be hard work in the coming week. The Panthers will use some of their time to try and refill their tanks after a long season. DK has helped the eight grade volleyball team with a practice in tic past, and will do it again next week. "The girls have to make up practice plan.” said Yoder. "It’s good for them to go through the basics, and last time they really enjoyed it.” Delton senior Roxann Huisman leaps up lor a kill during Saturday^ Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Friday the 13th proves to be lucky for Steve Peabody Steve Peabody wasn’t even sure he would be able to bowl on Friday. February 13 in the Friday Night Mixed league at Hastings BowL He was wotting that afternoon in Grand Rapids and di ji’t think he would be there in rime to start the night, but after bowling a DK senior Shanna Tamminga tips the ball over the net on Saturday during the KVA tournament. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Saxon spikers lose last two matches before league meet The passing game problems that have plagued the Saxon varsity volleyball team continue to hurt. The Saxons lost their last two games of the regular season, and now have to get ready for tournament time. On Monday in the O-K Crossover match. Hastings traveled to face old Gold rival Cedar Springs and was downed by the Red Hawks 15-9,15-5. "Our passing and our serving game let us down again.” said Hastings' coach Gina McMahon, "and that’s where it all starts." When the Saxons did manage to get the ball across the net to the Red Hawks. Cedar Springs didn’t face a lot of resistance shoot­ ing back to the Saxons. "Cedar Springs had huge hitters.” said McMahon. "Big hitters, with big vertical jutnps. They’re kills went right over our blockers.” Bethany Gieseler had a solid game in the beck row digging out Red Hawk shots when she had the chance, according to McMahon. and Kelsey Howell played very well both in the front and back row for the Saxons. Lisa Noteboom and Howell each had three kills in the match. Katie Lawrence had nine assists, and Howell and Amanda Keeler each had one ace. In last Thursday's O-K Gold finale against Byron Center the Saxons had the same trou­ bles with their passing game in a 15-8, 15-9 defeat. But McMahon was happy with the rest of the play Thursday. The Saxons played scrappy defense, which even had the Byro:, Center coach praising the Hastings' girls, but it wasn’t enough to stay with the second place Bulldogs. South Christian advanced through the league's regular season unscathed heading into this Saturday’s conference tournament at Holland Christian. The Sailors are followed in the standings by Byron Center at 6-1. Wayland 5-2. Middleville 3-4. Caledonia 2-5, Hastings 2-5. Wyoming Park 2-6. Holland Christian 1-7. YMCA SPORTS YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Yellow learn........................................ 8-0 Hastings Family Dentistry ............. 6-4 Blair's Landscaping........................ 3-3 Wireless Wonderland.......................3-4 Blarney Stone......................................2-7 Barbers.................................................. 2-8 B League Drill Team............................................. 8-1 Varney Construction......................... 5-2 Presbyterian Church......................... 6-3 BG’s.......................................................5-3 Barry Auto/Richies............................2-5 Phillips 66/Taco Bell .......................2-6 FlexFab................................................. 0-8 Game Results - Presbyterian Church 61 vs. BG’s 56; Hastings Family Dentistry 54 vs. Biair Landscaping 55. Barry County YMCA 710 the night before be needed to take advantage of his hot hand. “I had a feeling that the conditions for the lane were just right forme. It was 6:15.1 was coming from Grand Rapids. I had the feeling I needed to be here." said Peabody. If he hadn't made it his name wouldn’t be dis­ played on the wall right now next to the numbers 300, and ....... He called a teammate M Hastings Howl as he cruised into lowx • “What frame are you in-? It’s the third she said. 1 said stow down.' sale Peabody. He had to be there by the fourth frame to get into the game. "I went and got my ball and my shoes. I threw one on 13 then one on 14 and just kept right on going." said Peabody. "It came to the tenth frame and granted I was a little nervous, but I just concentrated and threw ten and eleven, and granted every­ body stopped. I came up to the 12th. and I just laid it out there." The number 13 turned out to be lucky for Peabody, but a lol of other things in the lane went just right for him as well. "The oil's got to be just right, with a good back end. and you've got to have a decent ball. And yourself. You have to be in the right mind or a calm. A good mind. Thai's defiantly the most important thing. If you want to do it. you can." He'd been waiting for this day for yean, lust two years ago. he slier a 298 ’ •?* course, on Friday night I couldn't t'eep a bit." He wasn’t only excited that be reached the 300 milestone. He was also a little bit bummed he didn't make the 800 series mark. But that's his next goal. “The problem was," said Peabody, “I started thinking about it the last few frames.' Steve Peabody stanos by the sign honoring hi» recent 300 game at Hastings Bowl. Peabody accomplished the teat during the Friday Night Mixed league action on February 13. and fin­ ished the night with a 786 series. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DlglTech Solutions Taking your Home or office Into the Digital Age. 2004 Coed Voileyball Smudge 39-9; Relativity 35-13; Hastings Mfg. 24-24; You Guys Serve 22-26; Flexfab 19-29; Miss Fits 6-42. Matches for March 1, Hastings Community Center Gym: 7:15 Flexfab vs Miss Fits; 7:15 Relativity vs You Guys Serve; 7:15 Smudge vs Hastings Mfg. 8:15 Flexfab vs You Guys Serve; 8:15 Miss Fits vs Hastings Mfg.; 8:15 Relativity vs Smudge. Barry County YMCA 2004 Women’s Volleyball V-Tec 45-0; Sappanos 29-16; Hastings Orthopedics 27-18; Curves 16-28; Viking 10­ 29; Flexfab 7-38. Matches for March 1, Hastings High School Gym: 7:30 Hastings Orth vs V-Tec; 7:30 Sappanos vs Flexfab; 7:30 Viking vs Curves; 8:30 Hastings Orth vs Flexfab; 8:30 V-Tec vs Curves; 8:30 Sappanos vs Viking. Phono: (5171566-8876 Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! 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Merrill 181-523; M. Kingsley 131; S. Patch 190-531; J. Gasper 204-558; H. Service 204-506; E Ulrich 162470; S. Pennington 186; G. Otis 180481; J. Kasinsky 189480; P. Freeman 155; J. R. Kasinsky 150-394. Mens Good Games aad Series • B. Woodmansee 177; C. Atkinson 167439; G. Waggoner 177495; R. Walker 182; D. Kieney 191-516: G. Forbey 179470; W. Birman 171­ 506; B. Brandt 186489 L. Brandt 201; N Thaler 178; M. Schondelmayer 173; J. Beckwith 169. Th rati ay Trios Finklers Contract Sewing 18-6: Trouble 17-7; Bob's Grill 14-10; Cook Jackson 133-10J; Kenny Lee Builders 13-11; CB's 13-11; Tzen 12-12; 3 Blind Mice ll-ll: Gutter Gals 10-14; Shirley's Chuckwagon 9-15; Seeben Auto Body 8-16; The New Gals 5.5-18.5 High Games & Series - J Phillips 174; L Trumble 182; D. Harding 155; J. Conger 213­ 519. K. Kuhlman 174; T. Waller 18; C. Thayer 152; T. Redman 160: M. Slater 162: D. James 150; K. Howell 151; L Davis 174; T. Brown 193-530; L Potter 193-530: B. Hayes 180-509. C. Gates 156; S. Snider 155; T Franklin 182; J. Rice 163; D. Seeber 167; A. Hall 150; R. Miller 173: J Clements 192; S Vandenburg 192-560: K. Caldwell 162: C. Mack 170; P. Ramey 216 524: R. Brummel 177: V. Green 180; M. Sean 160. Westvale Dairy Farm earns national award by Sandra Poneetto Staff Writer Perched on top of a hill at the comer of M­ 66 and M-79 in Nashville is Westvale Dairy Farms one of the top nine quality dairy farms in the United States. Doug and Louisa Westendorp. who have owned and operated the farm for 12 years, recently received the platinum National Dairy Quality Award. The National Mastitis Council grants nine platinum awards each year. Recipients are chosen based on the nominees* responses on a questionnaire about dairy farm production, procedures. and quality control, and the quality of a submitted milk sample. “On the farm, cleanliness is a very impor­ tant part of doing it well,” said Louisa. “It’s also a very big part of quality,” added Doug. The Westendorps were nominated for the award by veterinarian Dr. Dale McKenzie of South Kent Veterinarian in Caledonia. “I can’t recall the exact words he used on his nomination,” Doug said, “but it was some­ thing like, ’You know when you come up the driveway that this is where you want your next glass of milk to come from.’” And, if all goes well, people in the Nashville area may very well be able to buy their next glass of milk from the Westvale Fann starting in the spring of 2005. “We’re thinking about opening a process­ ing plant here on our farm where we could produce and sell osr own milk tad-tee cream,” said Doug. “Maybe this award wil! Louita and Doug WaaMndorp display —L'-L |L t help us witn that. “We’d like to start work on the plant in the fall of 2004 and open for business in Spring 2005, “Wfe’d sell milk and ice cream out of our own store here on the farm and we’d also sell through some local stores.” Louisa added they would also like to include a petting zoo and an inside seating area, “We’d like to make it a place where Platinum National Dairy Quality Award Xsaow-------- -at----- —----- 4 wTwcn urnt rarm rBCvnuy oarnoo. school groups could come and visit and a fun place to spend a couple of hours.” “This is something we’ve thought about for a long time, but we had to wait until our chil­ dren got older. We have six children,” said Doug with a smile. “When we started talking about bottling our own milk ten yean ago, Louisa was carrying triplets around. It proba­ bly wouldn’t have worked then." Louisa said that their oldest son, Carlyle, who will be graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in dairy technology next year will help out with the processing plant “He will help with that aspect of the busi­ ness and we’ll probably need to hire more help as well,” she added. Westv ale Farms has 80 head of milk pro­ ducing dairy cattle, which are milked three times a day. Doug said their farm yields a total of approximate]j 800 gallons of milk each day. Dairy fannen measure milk production in pounds rather than gallons. According to the Westendorps each of their cows produces and average of 31,000 pounds of milk each year, which translates into 3,600 gallons of milk. The average fluid production for cows in Michigan is approximately 20,000 pounds per year. The milk sample the Westendorp’s submit­ ted for the award, had the lowest somatic cell count (SCC), or white blood ceil count, in the C3un*ry. While, the average SCC in the coun­ try is around 350,000, the Westendorps' sam­ ple had an SCC of 54.420. Doug explained that an elevated somatic cell count is an indication of the presence on an infection so the lower the SCC, the better. Another measure of milk quality is the standard plate count (SPC), winch measure the amount of bacteria in milk. “They beat the milk sample for about 36 hours and then put it under the microscope to Budget Public Hearing (Thrill in Budgeting) Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 8AL£ Default having been made in the terms and condfoons ol a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L ANDERS, hatband and wdo. Of SS6 E. Madfoon. HaMtoge, Ml 49058, The property tex tnNiego rote propoeed to bo levied to support the Mortgagor to MAI Bank. FSB, 180 North Executive propowBQ Duogm win do e suofoci or miB neonng. Drive, BreoMeld, W153005, Mortgagee: dated February 25,2002, and recorded in toe office of the A copy of ths tudgot is avaBtote for pubic inepoction at the townchip offices. negirter of Deeds for Barry County, Mfchigan, on March 5,2002. at Instrument No 1075958, on which Ths Barry Township Board Mi provide necessary reasonable auxMary aids and services, such mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of as signors tor foe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being oonsktered at the this nodes, for principal ths sum of Ono Hundred mooting, to IndMduate wtih dteabMas al the mssting upon 7 days nodoe to the BarryTownship Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six and 45/100 Board. Dolare (8100,888.45), plus interest, from ths dels Noto: MNtouate wSh dteabMee requiring auxBary aids or eorvtooe should contact the Bany of this notes, un« paid, at foe rate of seven and Township Board by writing or caBng foe totiowing: 97/100 (7.97%) per yew. And no suit or procoodteg at law or in equity hav­ Debra Deway Parry ing been Instituted to recover the debt secured by Barry lownanip wwtk the mortgage or any part thereof. (269) 823-5171 NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of oi same_____________________________ _______________________________ .______sate contained in the mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mfchigan in such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thurwtay, March 11. 2004, at one o'clock (1W) in the afternoon, local Ums. the mortgage erii bo toredoood by a sate at pubic auction, to foe highest bidder, at foe oast door of foe Bany County Courfoouae. 220 W. State St, Hastings. Michigan (foot being foe buildkig whore foe Circtat Court tor Barry County is hsid). of fos premisos described in Th* Barry TownaNp Board of Review tor March 2004, Wil be held al the Barry Township foe mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neo essary to pay foe amount duo. as aforesMi. on foe Hat at 155 East Orchard SL, Delton Ml on the following dates: mortgage, with interest fosreon at fos rate of seven Tuesday, March 2,2004 - 900 a.m. - Orgarxzattozial Meeting and 97/100 percent (7S%) per yoer. and al legal costs, chwges and expenses, todudtog foe attor­ Monday, March 8.2004 - 900 ,m. to Noon, 10O p.m. to 400 p.m. ney foes aBowod by law, and also any sum or sums Tuesday. March 8.2004 - 900 a.m. to Noon which may bs paid by fos undersigned. necessary Thursday. March 11.2004 - 6.00 p.m to 9000 p.m. to protoct its interest in foe premises. The premises we located in City of Hastings. Barry County, The Board of Review wB meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear ques­ Michigan, and are described as fodows: tions, protests, and to equalize the 2004 assessments. Lot 1 ol Block 4 of HJ. Konltekrs Second Addtten to foe City, formerly Wage of Hastings, By Board resolution, residents MAY protest their assessment by letter if received by 600 according to foe recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of p.m. on March 11,2004. Plats, Page 37, Barry County Records. Parcel No. 08-55^40-028-00. The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers tor each class of property tor 2004 are as fol­ The redemption period shall be six (6) months lows: from foe date of such sale, in accordance with MCL 600-3240(8), unteec foe property is doomed aban­ Agricultural...............................30.95%............................61.55% doned pursuant to MCL 800.3241a. in which case Commercial.............................. 48.69%.............................. 2.69% foe redemption period shal be thirty (30) days, as Residential.................................49.21%.............................. 1.16% provided in MCL 800.3240(10). Dated: January 27. 2004 Industrial.................................... 50.00%............................ 1.0000 MAI Bank, PS8 Personal Property.................. 50.00%..............................1.0000 180 North Executive Drive Brookfield. Wl 53005 The township wW provide necessary reasonable services to individuals at the Board of BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER Review upon 10 days notice by contacting: MOULTON A SMITH Richard Bamum. Supervtor, Barry Township, P.O. Box 705, Delton. Ml 49046-0705 or tele­ By. Steven W. Moulton. (P-28282) phone 616-623-5171. 412 S. Saginaw St. Suite 300 Flint Ml 48502 Richard Bamum. Supervisor „ ,r-~ (810) 787-1520 me trnrry lownorxp tsocra wsi nou a puosc noonng on tne propooeo Duogei TOC nscaj year 2004*2005 st foe Barry ’RnmoNp Hal on Tuesday. March 2. 2004, st 700 pjn. BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE ♦ see how much bacteria grows.” Mid Doug. “A lower SPC is better. Our sample had an SPC of 2JOO, some of the ocher top producers had an SPC around six lo eight thousand." Like moat dairy fanners in the area, the Westendorps currently sell their fluid milk through Michigan Milk Producers Cooperative, which in turn sells the milk to companies, which then process and bottle it or use it to make cheese. "Dairy fanners get paid per pound of milk and a lot of consumers assume that when the price of milk goes up in the store, the dairy farmers get more, but drxt is not how it works. A dairy fanner gets approximately $1.20 for a gallon of milk that sells for $2.79 or more in the store." said Louisa. “A lot of dairy fanners are going back to the small creameries and fanner's markets that wc used to have," she added. "Unfortunately, it coats so much to start one up. If it didn't cost so much a lot more farm­ ers would be doing it” "There have been creameries in Nashville like Varney's and Nashville Dairy." added Doug. The Westendorps also noted that having their own processing plant on the fann will allow them to provide dairy products superior in taste. "Higher quality milk has a longer shelf life and taste better." said Doug. "Some of the cheese and milk you bey in the store is made with powdered nritk that has been rairM with water and fluid milk. Our country in.peris a lot of powdered milk from other countries that don't have the same standards of quality and have fess regulations than what we have." “What they do to milk in a big factory real­ ly changes the taste. Some people think that what they're buying in the sure is real milk but it's not because it has been mixed with waler and powdered miik.” added Louisa. "With our own farm store, people in Eaton and Bany County win be able to buy the best quality dairy products available. They will be able to taste the difference. A lot of people are already excited about the ice cream." Short Foraotoaure Noftoe-BARRY CcuHty PETER M. BCHNBMRMAN B ABBOCUKm. AND ANY BTORMAnON 0BTMNB9WU.BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (MS) SM-7488 F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detect has bean made In foe condMons of a mortgage made by: GARY L BOWSHER and JANICE L BOWSHER, HAN to HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated May 5, 2000, and recorded on June 28, 2000, in insfrument No. 1048040, Bwry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION, by an aeeignmenl dated April 4, 2001, and recorded on May 3, 2001, in Instrument No. 1059079, Barry County Records, Mtahlgan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof foe sum of NINETY SEVEN THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 43/100 DOLLARS (897.523.43), inducing intereet at 8.75% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gNon foat said mortgage wit bo foredoeod by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc vendue, at foo Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Mtahigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.; on March 11,204. Said premteos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Bany County, Mtehigan. and are described as: Land situated in foe Township of Prafrioviae, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as foflows: A parcel of land in foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, Town 1 North. 10 West PrairtevBe Township. Bany County, Mlchigtm. dew-rihed as Beginning at foe South 1/4 comer of add Section 4; thence North 00*5732* West 329.94 feet afong foe North-South 1/4 Ine. of said Section 4: thence South 88*34'49* East 331.11 test; thence South 01*05*38* East 329.97 feet to the South line of said Section; foenoe North 88*33’49* West 331B9 feet along Section Ine to foe point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over foe Westerly 33 feet thereof, for Enzian and over the Southerly 33 feet thereof tor Ford Road. Parcel Tax ID#: 08-012-004-005-25 The redemption period shal bo 8 months from foe date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: January 30, 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN i ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwesom Highway. Suita 222 Farmrigton HOs. Michigan 48334 HOTICC TO THE REMD0CTS OF ■AMY COUNTY: Notice la hereby given tat ria Bany Cowey Zoning Doara oi Appeatx ww conouci a puuac neanng mr foatoftMtog: Tbbtod Cmb Number V-1-3004 Jay A Deem Boa. LoceMcn: Johneon Vafley Court, in Section 8 ot Irving "Dap. Purpoor Requoeting a variance to erect a 30x30-8 polo bam ctoeo tofoo eaoomont (20-ft), foe minimum to 50-8, in foe AR zoning dtolricL Roheartng Coco Number V-30-260C ChrtoBno Condi Hter. Locdton: 1778 S M-43 Hwy., In Section 20 of HaotingaTep. Purpooe: Requoeting a variance to erect a 20x30 81-story addition onto an exteting home foe! to too ctoeo to the road right of way (25.2-8). the minimum to 75-8; in the C-1 zoning dtotrict. MooBeg Dole: Morcti 9, M04. Time: 748 pjn. Piece: Community Room in foe Courts A Law Building al 206 Wool Court Street, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of foe above deocribod proporty'too) wB bo oompteted by foe Zoning Board of Appeals members before foe hearing. I nterested persons desiring to present fooir views upon an appeal either verbeiy or in writing wB bo given the opportunity to be hoard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written reeponeo may be moled to foe address listed below or taxed to (289) 948-4820. The vartonoo appfcatione(s) totare avaflabte tor puMc inspection at foe Berry County Pfenning Office, 220 Wool Stale Street. Ilaaltoga, M 48088 during foe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (ctoeed between 12 p.m. to 1 pjn.) Monday-Friday. Please cal foe Planning Office a! (289) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary aux­ ilary aids and services, such as signers lor foe hearing impaired and atrtto tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at foe mooting, to indMduate with dtoabteties at foe moetingfoearing upon ten (10) days notice to foe County of Barry. IndMduais with dtoabMtes requiring auxiliary aide or services should contact foe County of Barry by writing or calling foe lotowing: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 Weal State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (289) 945-1284. Debbie Smith Barry County Clerk rwwn (2/26) �The Hastings Barmer - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Node* of Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAMWMJ.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: TMe sate mey be reecimted by th* foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall ba UmHad solely to tha return of tha bid amount ten­ dered at aale, phi* Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joel Bridgman, a married man and Rachel S. Bridgman, a married woman husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration System*. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 19. 2002. and recorded on December 18. 2002 in instrument 1093996. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two and 53/100 Dollars ($90,172.53). including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on April 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Bany County. Michigan, and are descrioed as: Commencing 74 Rods and 49.5 Feet East of the Southwest comer of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 7 West lor a piece of beginning; thence North to the Southerly edge of the originate loot right-of-way of the CK&S Railway Company: thence Southwesterly along the Southerly edge of said ralway right-of-way to the intersection of said Southerly edge of said railway with South Hne of Section 31. Town 4 North. Rango 7 West; thence East to the place of beginning, also a strip of land 29 Feet in width being the Southeasterly 29 Feet to the original 66 Foot right-of-way of the CK&S Railway Company over and across the South 200 Feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West except a strip of land com­ prising the Northwesterly 10 Feat thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: February 26. 2004 For more Information, please caH: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd St. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 RtoX14778F01 MORTGAGE BALE Default has been mads in the term and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by Maria Gorodenski. single, to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, with TCF National Bank It successor in interest. Mortgagee, deted June 23. 1999, wto recorded in the office of the Resistor of Deeds for the County of Berry, end State of Michigan, on July 8, 1999, in Document Number 1032246, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy One end 83/100 Dollar* ($86,971.83) plus late charges of On* Hundred Forty Six and 98/100 Dotiars ($146.98). No proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by this mort­ gage, or any pert thereof. Therefore, under the power of sale contained in said mrrtgage and pur­ suant to toe statute of the State of itfcNgan in such case made end provided, notice is hereby given that on AprH 22,2004, tel XX) p.m., Local Time, said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate at public auc­ tion, to too highest bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse, In too City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor said County is hold), of toe promises described In said mortgage, or oo much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as afore­ said, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon al 7.950% per annum a. Ki afl legal costs, chargee and expenses, including attorney fees slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Rs Interest in too premises. Said premises are situated in too Township ofRutiand, County of Barry. State of Mtcntgan ano oesenoeo a*. Part of North 1/2 of toe Southwest 1M of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Rango 9 WeeL described ae beginning at toe South**rt comer of said North 1/2 of to* Southwest 1/4 of th* Southeast 1/4; thence North 200 feet along toe East line of said North 1/2 of too Southwest 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4; thence West 680 teat pvdtei with toe South line of said North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1M; toonco South 200 foot partetoi to said East lino; thence East 680 feet along said South line to the point of beginning. Subject to the Rights ot the public over too Fatsrty Portion of said pared as used for roadway purpos­ es on Tanner Lake Road. Tta I.D. No.: 06-013-026­ 003-15. During the ONE YEAR immediately blowing too sale, the property may bo redeemed, unless determineo aoanooneo tn sccoroance wnn mul 600.3241(a), in which case too redemption period shall be 30 days from too date ol too sde. Dated d Ann Arbor. Michigan. January 28,2004. Elizabeth A Ktefer. LEGAL DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Mortgage* 401 Ead Liberty. Arm Arbor. MkMgan 48104-2298 (734) 789-8X0 x 5499 omm (2/26-3/25) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLE CTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. ATTN RMRQHABMB: Wto etee ewy be ■ * rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mtehaei L Secord and Shirley Secord, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor!*). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 11. 2002. and recorded on February 22. 2002 in instrument 1075368, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One And 73/100 Uotiars ($122,481.73), including interest at 8.075% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vundue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on March 18. 2004. Snid premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1M. Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing al the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 03 mtoutee 03 seconds East 911.73 feet etong the West ine of said Section to the piece ot beginning; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutos 03 seconds East 407.73 feet along said West Ine; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutos 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North ine of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutos 56 seconds East 248.64 feet along the East Hne of said Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 54 seconds West 657.66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 toot; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 880 00 toot to the piece ot beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Solomon Robd. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sale. Dated: February 12. 2004 For more ii limitation. please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trod. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *007511F02 __ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In tod event, your damages. If any. shal bo Imited solely to toe return of too bid amount tendered at ode. plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in too conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and JB A. Curtis, hueband and wtio, original mortgagors), to Union Bank and Trad Company, NA. Mortgage*, dated December 12, 1963, and recorded on December 16. 1983 in Ltoor 257 on Pago 153, end assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Doctionic Registration System*, Inc as aedgnss by an assignment dated July 1, 2001 recorded on July 15, 2002 in instrument 1083719, in Barry county records. Michigan, on vfotah mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo d the date hereof too sum ol TWonty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($25,839.05), including interod at 13.5% per annum. Under the power of uate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings d 1XX) PM, on March 11,2004. Said premioos are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Wed 150 led Ol the blowing U. - » a! I * - A,,- -J A* oosenpoon. a parcel or iano locaieo tn tne Northwest IM of Section 15, Town 2 North. Rango 10 WsoL Orengovile Township, Barry County, Mfchigan. deecribed as: Beginning at a point which lee 2162.90 tod duo South and 300.00 tote duo Ead of too Northwest comer ot add Section 15; toonco duo Ead 300.00 toot; thence duo South par­ aM to too Wed In* of odd Section 15,34530 tod to too contoritoe of Ktetor Road; toonco North 65 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 tod dong toe centortine of road; toonco duo North 208.13 tod to too point of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sato, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: February 5. 2004 For more information, phase call: FC J 248.563.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8010489F01 (2-26) SUMMER EMPLOYMENT The Barry County Road Commission is hiring for tem­ porary summer employment. Work will mostly be out­ side working the road maintenance crews. A job description will be provided at time of application. Hourly wage will be S7.09 - $8.00 per hour. Applicant must be at teas’ 18 years cf age. If interested, please stop by and fill out an application at the Road Commission located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings (behind FtexFab on M-37/M-43). Accepting applications through March 23. 2004. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ot a certain mortgage executed on July 2. 1999. by Kenneth L Hamp and June M. Hamp, as husband and wife. as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds tor Bany County. Michigan on July 7. 1999. as Document No. 1032180. and a Mortgage executed on October 22, 2002, by Kenneth L Hamp and Juno M. Hamp, husband and wito, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office ot the nigtoter of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan on October 24.2002. as Document No. 1090053 (coitectivefy the ■Mortgage’), on which Mortgages there te claimed to be indebtedness, as defined by too Mortgages, duo and unpaid in the amount of Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Three and 14/100 Ddars ($71,823.14), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceed^ at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover th* debts, or any part of the debts, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sate in the Mortgages having become operative by rea­ son of the defaults. * NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 18.2004, at 1XX) o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings. MtaNgan. that being toe place of hddhg the Circuit Court for toe County of Barry, there wB bo ottered for sate and sold to the high**! bkktor, at pubic sate, for th* purpo** of satisfying th* unpaid amount of th* indebtedness du* on toe Mortgages, togotosr wito tegai coots and expense* of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in too Mortgages as tolows: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 7 OF H J. KENFIELD'S ADDITION TO THE VIL­ LAGE, NOW CITY. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9.. Commonly known as 501 S. Dfobte St. Hastings, Mangan. The length ot toe redemption per od wW be six (6) months from the date of the sate, untesa deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be toirty (30) days from toe date of such sei*. Dated: February 2004 MMnetreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purtary. Esq. MHter, Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 Wort Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3/11) WE ORTAM WU. M USED FOR THAT PURPORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCMAStRS: Thte oete may be reectatieti by the lorecloelng mortsaRoe. In that ovottL your damagee, M any> ahaN be limit­ ed ootely to toe return of toe bid amount tanMORToJts^SALEUlMiultaMbLi nil* In toe conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Perry and Robin Perry, hueband and wife, original morteagorts). te w^hkwfon Mortgagee, dated Juno 18.2002. and recorded on June 26. 2002 In instrument 1082877, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dtemod to bo du* at too date hereof toe sum ot Ono Hundred Detain Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Six And 80/100 Dotiers ($118,426.60), including interest st 7 per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made arid provkjoo. imrjo ■ nereuy gwon max san mongage wB bo foroefoood by a sate ot the mortgaged prem­ isos, or some port of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM, on March 18.2004. Said promtoes are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commsndng at the Northeast comer of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 8 West Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, thence South 84 degrees, 35 minutes, 15 seconds West along too North Section Ine of said Section 1010.97 foot; thence Souto 4 degrees, 33 minutes. 16 seconds West 493.84 foot; thence North 85 degrees, 26 minutes, 44 seconds West 197.44 foot; thence South 11 degrees. 31 minutes, 22 sec­ onds West 125.00 feet to too point of beginning of this description; thence North 73 degrees, 03 min­ utes, 31 seconds West 454.00 toot; toonco Souto 27 degrees, 20 minutes, 22 second West 250.09 feet; thence Souto 86 digress, 25 minutes, 12 sec­ onds East 528.25 foot; foenoe North 11 degrees. 31 minutes, 22 seconds West 290.00 feet to toe point of beginning. Together with toe nonexclusive right of ingress and agrees over a X toot wide strip of land described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence Souto 84 degrees. 35 minutos, 15 seconds West along too North Section fine of said Section 1010.97 toot to too piece of beginng of said easement; thence South 4 degrees, 33 minutos, 16 seconds West along the Eaat aide al said oaoomont 483.84 teat; thence along the North side of easement North 85 degrees, 2B minutes. 44 seconds West 197.44 foot; thence along too West Hne of said easement Souto 11 degrees, 31 minutos, 22 seconds West 415.0 foot to too point of ending. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: F*bruery 12.2004 For more information, ptease call: FC J 248.593.1311 . Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4013299F01 ow TRUCK DRIVER The Barry County Road Commission is hiring for truck driver. Drivers truck equipped with dump box, underbody scraper, sander, and snowplow. Transports and dumps loose materials such as sand, gravel, or bituminous paving materials. Scrapes gravel roads and performs snow removal. A high school diploma or QED is required along with a com­ mercial driver's license with A&N endorsements. Application can be filled out at the Barry County Commission office (Phone 269-945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml. A complete job descrip­ tion will be provided at time of application. Applications will be accepted until 03/12/04 Hourly wage will start at $14 22. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MORTGAGE SALE This firm is * debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Eric Phillips and Jennifer Phillips, husband and wife, to First National Bank of America, dated January 15. 2002 and recorded on January 24. 2002 In Document No. 1073555. Bany County Records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any pari of the debt, which is now $31,381.17. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the property, at pubic auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. March 18. 2004 at 1XX) p m. local time, at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hasting*. Michigan. The property wB be sold to pay toe amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 12.5 percent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that to* mortgage holder pays before th* sate. The property is located in th* Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lot 33. Block H. Pteesant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 ol Plate, on Page 59, including a 1985 Champion Mobil* Hom* (Serial *5464042462). The redemption period wB be six month* from the date of sate, but if toe property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. toe redemption period wB be X days. Date: February 13.2004 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 46828 517-337-1617 ommm (3/11) NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Afoert E. MHter DOB 05/18/1902. Settlor of the Albert E. Miler Revocable Living Trust esUfokshed October 30, 2003. who lived at 217 Mapte Street. Nashville. Michigan 49073. died 12/24/2003 Creditors of the Settlor are notified that al claims against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Judith C. Singleton, named Trustee, at 230 North Main Street. P.O. Box 216, Nashville Michigan 49073. within 4 months after the date of puMcahon of this notice. (Date: 2-19-04) ommmj Hop* Township Syncpete Regular Board Meeting. Febnwy t, 2004 4 Board members present end 2 guests Approved previous minutes, bBs and received standing report*. Approved 2004 Road projects RPH Rr* Budget Bernard Museum Grant. trad* in of Lawn Tractor*. 2004-2005 meeting schedule Re-appointed 2 Planning Commission member* and 2 Zoning Board of Appeals members and passed Resolution 2004-1. Meeting adjourned 7:42 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Cterk Attested to by Patricia Afoert. Supennsor -------- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMARON WE0BTAMW6XBEU8EDF0RTHATRJRPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TM* sate atay be MB TO COLLMCT A OCK AMY MTOMMHON WE OOTAM MU. M UMD FOR THAT KA KMC. MAM CONTACT OUR OmCt AT MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been rate in toe conditions of a mortgqp made by Mark L Alton, a aingto man and Sarah J. Fox, a aingte woman, original mortg*gor(a). to Exchange Hnandai Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 18.1989, and recorded on June 21. 1999 in irafoument 1031498, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nsttonabenc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 8, 1999 recorded on August 9. 1X9 In Instrument 1033624, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to be du* at toe date hereof toe sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Rfly-Four And 32/100 Dolar* ($78354.32). inducing intereat at 7.125% per annum. Under toe power ot sate contained In said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM, on March 25. 2004. Said pramiaes are attested in C8y of Wtedtend, Barry County. Mtahigan, and are described as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section X, Tbwn 4 North, Range 7 West, described es: beginning at a point on the Souto Section Hne Souto Mdegreee 08 min­ utes 15 seconds East 117231 tost from toe Souto 1/4 comer of Section X; thence North 02 degree* 34 minutes 35 seconds East 29333 feet; thence SOuto 88 degrees 08 minutes 15 seconds East 148.50 feet; thence North 02 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds East 3X.70 teat; thence Souto 88 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds East 154.72 test along toe North Hne of toe Southwest IM of toe Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast IM; thence South 02 degrees 34 minutes 57 seconds WM 080.04 test; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 303.16 feet along toe Souto Hne of Section 20 to toe point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe date of such sale. Dated: February 19,2004 For more takforrnation, please caH: FC G 248.5931310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank of America successor in inter­ est by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 3(M00 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe *014354F01 THE NUMBER ES0W » YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTMVDUTT. MORTGAGE SALE - DaMllaN bnn maria m toe condMona of a mortgage made by Jason Mead, a atogto rty, crigfoai mortgagor!*). to Mortgag* Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 25.2X1, and recorded on July 5,2001 in inatramarl 1062534, in Barry county records. Mtahigan, on which mortgage there is efidmed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of Mnoly-Ntoe Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine /tod 96/IX Dolar* (609.3X.96). inducing interest at 9.125% gar annum. Undw tteptayer of arte contained in aaid mortvMMl notiSHehireby given that aaid mortgage will os luremeea oy a saw or ms inongageo premises, or eon* part of town, at puMc vendue, at toe Barry County Courtoouae in Heslinga al 1XX) PM, on March 25. 2004. Said pramiaaa are situated in Ctty of Hastings. Barry Coaly. Mchigan. and at* deecribed as: The South 664 feet of the East 560 Met of th* Southwest 1M of toe Northwest 1M of Section 25. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, excepting therefrom a parcel of land attested in too Soutoweel IM of toe Northwest IM of Section 25. Tbwn 3 North. Rwigo west ueeuuou as knows, vommonang ex tne West 1M poet of aaid section; toanca East along toe East and Waal 1M Ina 898 feet to toe piece of boginning;toenceNorth267toet;toonceEestperaM wito toe East and West 1M Hne 200 foot; toence South 267 foot to too East end West 1/4 tee; toonco West along eeid Hne 200 loc-* to toe pieoo of beginning. Togetoor wtih and subject to muteal pri­ vate easement for ingress, egress and pubHc ulBty purposes X feet wide X feet each aide ot a Ioanterins of said Section 25, distant East a 800 feet from toe Woet 1M poet of said esetion 25; thence North X dogrose, East 300 fete from too point of ondng of said deecribed centerline. The redemption period tetei be 12 months from too date of such safe. Dated: Fabraary 19,2004 For more information, please caH: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Tfott. P.C. Attorrwy* For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe. 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mchigan 48025-5822 Rto X14856F01 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board ot Review for 2004 wB be held at the township halt st 885* River Road. Hastings. Michigan, 49058. on too fotiowtog dates: Tuesday. March 2 - Orgwiizational Meeting -130 p.m. Monday. March 8 - Appeal HMring - 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 pjn. Tuesday, March 9 - Appeal Hearing - 9-12 .m. & 1-4 pjn. Wednesday. March 10 - Appeal Hearing • 1-4 & 6-9 pjn. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear queetions, protests, and to equalize the 2004 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 9. 2004. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each dess of real property and personal property for 2004 are as follows: Agncultural........................... 46.74%...........................................1.0897 Commercial......................... 42.13%...........................................1.1868 Industrial............................. 49.91%...........................................13019 Residential........................... 48.13%........................................... 10389 Personal............................. 50% ................................................1.X Upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor the Township will provide reasonable and necessary serv­ ices to individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review. 0tea<78______________________________ Jim Brown, Supervisor nasurigs urnriBr i ownsnip 26B*948*9690 ____________________________________ �Page 16 - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEftAL DOTICES THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Bradty J. Warner, a single man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated July 22. 2002 and recorded August 13, 2002 in Instrument Number 1085506. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 97/1 CO Dollars ($151.750 97) including interest at the rate of 9.75% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue al the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on April 1.2004. The premises are located in the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 8 ot Leach Lake Resort, according to the recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 68. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unlees the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324ia. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of the safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing murtgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event your dam­ ages, if any. are fcnaodootoiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: February 26. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ameriquest Mortgage Company . As robSTsmi Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.1077 ««-» PUB: 2/26-3/25 Nottoo Of Mortgage Forectooure Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aato may bo reecindod by the torectooing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, ohett bo limited oototy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE -Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Evans and Laura A. Evans, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s). Io Amerifhst Financial Corporation, Mortgogoe, dated April 21, 1999. and recorded on April 27.1999 in instrument 1028719. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending. Inc. as assignee by an assignment doted April 21. 1999 recorded on June 14, 1999 in instrument 1031059. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty And 54/100 Doners ($116,480.54), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on March 25. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township ol Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The East 5 acres of the South 1/2 ol the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 1 North, Rango 8 West. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2004 For more intormotion, please caH: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual EUmk. FA. suc­ cessor In interest Io Homoside Lending, Inc. 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forme, Michigan 48025-5822 Rto 8013752F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTWS) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE AM ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OSTABNDWU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTFY (248) 382-6100 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in tha forms and conditions ot a certain mortgagee made by Craig Nichols and Jamie Nichols, husband and wito of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS dated foe 14th day of October, A.D.. 2002. and recorded in the ofltoe of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Mfchigan, on the 1st day of November. AD. 2002, in Document No. 1090790 of Berry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the dote of the notice, tor principal end interest, the sum ot $104,484.99 (One hundred four thousand, four hundred eighty tour dolors and ninety-nine cants) indudfog interest there or. al 6.00% (six point zero) percent per annum. THMHRM NA DMT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DMT ANYriFORMATlON 08TNMD WBX BE UOED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Detautt has boon made in too condttiona of a mortgage mads by Raymond LBey and Christine Lriey, husband and wito, to CIMnanctoi Mortgage Company (A/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc., mortgagee, dated September 30. 2000 and recorded October 27. 2000 In Instrument Number 1051255, Barry County Records. There is cteimod to bo duo on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Sevan Hundred Eighty-Seven and 14/100 Dolors ($38,787.14) inducing interest at n igage c* any part thereof. Now. therefore. It*.* o» the power of «*e contained in said mong?.,,-? *—rrt ♦* *- 3*—u*~ s' **" *'•— of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 11th day of March. AD.. 2004. at 120 o’clock said mortgage will be torectoaed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In I toolings. Mi. Barry County. Michigan, of tha premisos oescnoeo m san mongage, wntcn saw premises are described as tolows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot(s) 1002. of the Ctty. formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Tax I D.: 08-55-001-355-00 The redemption period shal be six months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2004 WELTMAN WEINBERG & REIS CO . L.P.A By: Daniel e. Bost (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg A Reis Co., LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy Michigan. 48084 WWRS03363907 omkxj County Courthouse ir. Hastings in Berry County, Mtohigar at 1 DO n.m. on A-jrl 1,2004. Under too power of sate contained in tha mort- Nottoo Of Mortgage roroctoouro Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTPtG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABI WttJ. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte estemry bo reoctadod by tha foroctooing mortgogoe. In that event. your domagoa. If any, ohett ba Nmltod ookly to the return of the bid amount tondared at aato, piua interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Alan Rudd and May Kay Rudd, husband and wtto, origi­ nal mortgagors), to First Federal ol Michigan, the Michigan Operating name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated March 5. 2001. and recorded on March 15, 2001 In instrument 1056804, in Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Eight And 86/100 Dollars ($196,578.86), including interest al 725% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wO bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Bony County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM, on March 25,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 10 Wool described as: Beginning al a point on the South Ine of said Section 15, distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.65 toot from the South 1/4 post of said Section 15. aaid point atoo being on the oontoritoo of M-37, thence North 29 tognu 51 minutos 15 seconds West, along said oontoritoo of M-37 a dtstanoe of 787.88 toot; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutos 45 so ronds East, 710.88 toot thence South 29 degrees 51 minutos 15 seconds East 75024 toot to foe North right of way of Finkbetoor Road, thence South 23 degrees 21 min­ utes 15 seconds Woet 36.25 foot to seid Sou* Ine of Section 15, thonce South 88 degress 53 minutes 45 seconds West along said South Ina 477.76 fool to a door vision area, thence North 53 degress 43 minutes 30 seconds West along raid ctoar Moton area 285.01 feet to the right of way of M-37. toonco South 29 degrees 51 minutos 15 seconds East Section line, thonce South 88 dogreaa 53 minutes 45 seconds Wool along aaid South Ine 68.44 toot to too place of beginning. Subject to axWing pubic highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 foot for Ftokbeiner Road. Except: Beginning qt a point on too Souto Ina of Sodton 15 Tbwn 4 North. Rango 10 Weal detent Nofto 88 degrees 53 minutes 46 seconds Eaal 70B5 toet Irom toe South 1/4 poet of said Secton 15, sold point atoo being on too contorino of M-37; thonce North 29 dogross 51 minutes 15 seconds February 11, MM MeaSng was caMd to order ai 7X>7 pjn. Roa Ca>: Supervisor Pooler. Treesurer Norunghem, Clert Ntohoto end Truetoo Goytoge; Absent: Truotoe Gray. Also present were 5 members ot too pubfc. Agendo wee approved wan sddbone. Mtoutee ot 1-14-2004 (Reg Brd Mto) 1-14-2004 (Cled Brd Mlg) and 2-2-2004 (Joint Mesang wtto Bony Twp tor Crkd Lk Weed) were approved ee preeentod. Correspondence was received end reed by Treesurer NoHnghem tram COA. Pubbc comment tram Roy Dudtald regenSng boerd ebeentoetem. Commlseloner reported tool more cuts In Revenue Shoring are anacipetod. Approved tat Reeponder tarnWiabon o< aquada during toe houra ot 4 p.m.-7 a.m. Preeentod Pine Lake Fire CNef Gerrtaon wan photo atoum In appreciation tram Mr. and Ma. Been. Pino leke Are report pieced on Be. Poloe Sept, report placed on Be. Approved perndpelton wito Commurtty VIZ. Approved Weed PMol as coneactor tor Crooked Lake Wood Protect Approved WWver a Convent tor Jkn WNWa oBoe to repreaem tor SWBCSWA rattoance. Approved Raoolulton to epprove County Rolundtog Bonds lor SWBCSWA. AppoMsd Truotoe Goytoge to SWBCSWA Boert tor term of 4-01-04 tofu 3-31-06 Approved 2-2XM ee Budget workshop from 900-12:00. Approved Mor wribon to MOOT referencing Ctoeo 0(1443. Dtoctaaton took ptoco regening MMby Ineur■nce. County Cnmmtoetonert Mt tong wB be 2-24­ 2004 St RuOend Toy, st 730 p_m_ Cloeod Seeeion Regerdkig poeeBto puroheee or leeee ot property. Ctor* * TreeeurerS report ptooed on Be. Approved M of outstsndtng bBs ee preeentod. Adjourned ot 936 pjn. Nonnajeen Nichole, Ctortt ABeotodtoby: Merk A Doctor. Supervisor ana NoNco of MoftDORa Foracioowo Balo TH0 FORM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY KF0RMATI0N WE OBTAIN Wtt_L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. the oondMono of a mortgage made by Michal E. Gtonn. an unmarried man, originai mortgagor^), to Mortgage Electronic Rogiattolton Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, doted Mey 232002, and recorded on Juno 6, 2002 in Instrument 1081777, In Bony County Records, MtaNgsn. on which mortgage •tore la cteimod to bo duo at tw date hereof ttw sum of Oo Hundred TWonty-Thruo Thousand Four Hundred Twonty-Rvo And 36/100 Dolors ($123,425.36), inducing Interest at 8.5% par annum. Under too power of aato containod In said mort­ gage and the statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, nottoo la hereby gtoonttiaf said mortgage wB bo toroctoood by a sate of the mortgaged pramtooe, or some part of foam, ol pubic vendue, to tw Bony County Courthouse In Hasttngs at 1 DO PM or. April 1,2004. Said pramiaoa are sttualod in Township of Cartton. Bany County. Michigan, and are described aa: The Sou* 393 toot of tie WM 200 tool of tie East 430 toot of the Soutwroot IM of Soctton 34. Tbwn 4 Nor*. Rango 8 Wool Cartton Towrahfo. Bony County, Mfchigan. The rodomptton period shal bo 6 monttia from tw date of auch aato, untooa dotorminod aban­ doned in aocordanco wNi MCLA 802241a, In which case ttw rodomptton period ahal bo 30 days from tw dote of auch aato. Dtood: February 26,2004 For more Wormodon, ptoeaa cal: FC H 248.593.1300 T>ott8Ttott,P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic RogtoMton Systems Inc. 30400 totograph Road Ste. 200 Btogham Fam*. Mfchigan 480256822 Rto F012715F01 wwwti p/18) COLLECTOR ATTBVT- THE NUMWI BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ■RUTARYDUTY. MLfTARYOUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt hoe bean made In 490.46 foot: thonce North 86 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394 49 teat; toonco Souto 00 round*. Michigan, on WhM. -. Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of block 9 of Samuel Roush’s addlion to the Village ol Freeport accordng Io the recorded 23 The redemption period shal be 6 months from mtneo aoanooneo tn accoroance wnn mula 9800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of the aato. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing mort­ gagee can rescind toe sate in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous reookrtion with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, M any. are Mod eotoly to the return of too bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: February 26. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor CttMnanctol Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rfo No. 201.1787 ommw Pub: 2/28 - 3/25 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 24. 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1-800-237-2379 right al way U sato M-37: thence Souto 29 degrees 51 mrutos 15 sexnds EasL atone raid right of way 197 J4 foot to said South Section Ine: toonco Souto 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds Waal . ."•«»> 15, Town 4 North. Rango 10 Waal Thomappto Township. Barry County, Michigan, described ar Commencing at too Souto 1/4 corner ol said Section; toonco North 88 dogreaa 53 minutes 45 said Section to the point of beginning: thonce North 00 degrees 47 minutos 27 seconds Eaal 248.00 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds Wool 75.00 toot; thonce North 00 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East 360.04 test thence South 29 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds Eaal 656.52 toot; toonco Souto 23 dogreaa 21 minutes 15 seconds Wool 3625 feet to too South Ine of said Section; thence South 88 dogreaa 43 minutes 45 seconds West, 246.40 toot along said South Una of the point of beginning The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such aato. Doted: February 19.2004 For more intormotion. phase cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Charter Ono Bank. NA fA/a First Federal of Mfchigan, the Michigan Operating name of Charter One Bank, F.S.B. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fams. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F012564F01 or some part of foam, al pubic vondue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hearings at 120 PM, on March 25,2004. _ Said premtoea are attuoted in Charter towtehip of Hearings Bany County, Mtohigan, and are doocribod ar foe North 1/2 ol a parcel of land in foe Northwest comer of foe Soufo 1 /2 of foo Northwest County Courthouse In Hosttngs at 120 PM. on March 25, 2004. Sold pramisso are attustod in Towrahip of Hope, moncing at foe Northwest comer ot aaid Soctton 28; thence East 94 rods; foonoo Soufo 80 rods; toonco west 94 rods; foonoo North 80 rods to foe pteoo of and Lot 23 and tw Sou* 1/2of Lot 22 of fw Plot of doned in aoooRfonce wtth MCLA 6002241a. in which caoo 9* redemption period shal ba 30 days pteoe of beginning, Hope towraHp, Barry County Mtohigan The fodomptton period ahol bo 12 mortha from Doted: February 19,2004 Dated: Febnwry 19.2004 FC C 248293.1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. PC C 248283.1301 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Inc. (2/19X3/11) 30400 totograph Rd Ste 200 Bk^harn Forme, Mfchigan 480256822 Rto*016l68F01 mm. (2H9X3H1) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria township Board of Review will meet at the township had. 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 on March 1st at 6:00 p.m. to organize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Had. 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021, on March 8, 9-12 & 2-5, March 9. 3-7 and March 11. 6 pm The Assyria Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers to, the hearing impired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following: Debbie Massimino, (269) 758-4003. Mike Boles, Supervisor 02596301 I Jhpro la Sixty-Savor Thousand Three Hundred EightyThrea And 51/100 Dolts ($672832’.). todudtog vkfod, nottoo la hereby given ttwt said mortgage wtti BON SYSIBt OF XMHNBTMMGM. NC. Hill Itn^X *» ■MUnu/.a, Mih*" Nino Hundred Soranh-Threo And 08/100 DoIoim ($100273.06), Including interest al 825% par annum. The Bo«d ot Review wR mast on March 2, 2004, M 920 ajn. In foo ofltoo of foo Aaoaooor at Rufland Charter Township Hol, 2461 Hewfo Road, HaMtnga, MtaNgon. to organise and revtow foe Asoooomertt Rofl. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETMG TO NEAR ABBEBBMBTT APPEALS WBX BE HELD AT TNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNBMP HALL, 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTWGB, MKMGAN. ON THE FOLLOWMG DATES: MONDAY. MARCH 8, 2004 - APPEAL HEARNG > 120 PM TO 420 PM AND 620 P.M. TO 920 PM THURSDAY. MARCH 11.2004 - APPEAL HEARING - 920 AM. TO NOON AND 120 PM TO 420 PM Also, any other days doomed nocooaary to aqualzo foo Aaassamsnt RM. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 3004 CLASS Agriculture Commercial industrial Reektontial Devotoprrwntal PersonaJ RATO 3167% 48.52% 50.00% 48.05% -0-O- MULTVLJER 15889 1.0305 12000 1.0408 -0-O- The above ratios and muMpiers do not moon fool ovary parcel wil raookra foo aame. ■ you have purchased property. It w«l bo aaaooood at 50% of market value. It you have Improved your property such as adcltfons, new buUdkigs, driveways, etc., this w* also ruftoct In the vatoo of your property. Upon request of any parson who is aaaesaod on said rM, or his agent and upon auMctonl cauoo being shown, the Board of Review wff correct the assessment of such property and in fooir judg­ ment make foo valuation thoreof relatively just and equal. Dermis McKelveys AsririririOf RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT MSI HMt Road HMtlnge, M 4«06»S72S (2SS)S4»MM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deoectente Estate In the matter of LLOYD R. TERPENING TRUST under AGREEMENT dated September 8, 1909. Date of Birth: January 15.1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ltoyd R. Terpening. who Ived at 1785 Boulder Drive. Hasting*, Michigan dted January 21. 2004, leaving the above true! entitled "LLOYD R TERPENING TRUST m ful force and effect. Creators of the decedent ar* notified that al deim* against ihe decedent or against the Trost wil bo forever barred unless presented to JoAnn Terpening of 1785 Boulder Drive, Hasting*. Michigan. Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of pubttcation of this nottoo. February 24. 2004 Siegel Hudson, Goe & Longstreet Richert J. Hudson (P15220) 807 North Broadway Heeling*. Ml 49058 (289)945-3495 JoAnn Terpening 1785 Boulder Drive Heatings. Ml 49058 (289)945-5802 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia tfrm ia a debt colector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained wR bo used tor thia purpose. It you are in the Military, please contact our office al the number fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Records. On which mortgage there la claimed to be due et th* date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Five Thousand Sevan Hundred Tteanty-Sta Dollar* and TteantyThree Cento ($106,72633) Including Intoreet 10.9% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in eaid mortgage and the statute in such case mad* and provided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR bo torectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at rnnPM nnThurartov March 4 2604. Said premises are situated in City of Heating*, Barry voumy, Mtcnigan, ano are oescnoeo as. North 1A of Loto 4 and 8 of Mock 12 Denial •Mtoerfo Addition to ttm City, formerly Wage of HaoRngs, accordfog io the record­ ed ptal thereof aa recorded In Uber 1 of The redemption parted rhal be 6 months from the date of such srJe. unlesj determined abandoned in accordance wih 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: Januatx2fi^2QQ4 Mwiaagiin^^nf^^^tfiilinn^nwirna. Assignee or Mortgagee Attorneys: ’ M15Q Dantanrire Rd. Ste aw RtotWw HtojtW* Ml 48310 ( WO 795-4400 Ext 102 QMLBteito..04-20965 Pufciza-aa NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale mey be rescind­ ed by foe forectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, H any, shal bo fimitod sololy to the return of foe bld amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condtoon* of a mortgage mode by Randy James Sharp, a single man, original mortgagors), to HomsGold, Inc., a South Carofina Corporalton, Mortgagee, dated June 10,2002. and recorded on July 15.2002 in instrument 1083746. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bonk Ono. National Association, as Trustee as assigns by an assign­ mart dated August 15,2002 recorded on February 24, 2003 in instrument 1098239, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Four And 26/100 Dolors ($99324.26). Including interest at 835% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such csss made and pro­ vided, nottceis hereby given that said mortgage wR be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of thsm, at public vendue, st the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM, on March 25,2004. Said pre-ntees are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 32, Town 4 roan. riange y west, oescnoeo as. commencing at the East 1/4 poet of sted Section 32. Thonce North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 101140 Foot along foo East fine of said Northeast IM, to the centerline of State road: Thonce North 72 Degrees 59 Mtoutee 20 Seconds West. 380.86 Fool along the center fine of State Road to the point of beginning: Thence South 4 Degrees 36 Mtoutee 46 Seconds West 231.00 Feet Thence North 72 Degrees 59 Minutes 20 Seconds West 22525 Foot: Thence South 4 Degrees 38 Minutes 46 Seconds East 231.00 Feet: To fos oenteriine of State Rood thence South 72 Degrees 59 Minutes 20 Seconds East 225.25 Feet along said centerline to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor State Road. Bany County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from ths date of such sale. Dated: February 19. 2004 For more fektocmation, ptease call: FC H 248.5031300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney* For Bank One, National Association, as Trustee 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte rC14O63F0! STATE OF IRCHKUN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Catharine M. Banner Date of birth: September 27.1912. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Catharine M. Banner, who lived at 5233 M-43. Hickory Comers, Michigan died January 30,2004. Creditor* ol the decadent are notified that all claims against the decedent, trust and trustee wW be lorever barred unless presented to the Co­ Trustees of the Living Trust of Catharine M. Banner within 4 months after the date of publication of this nottce. February 17.2004 Vandervoort. Christ & Fisher. P C. Nelson Karre (P27839) 312 Fifth Third Bank Btog. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (616) 965-7000 Co-Trustoes: Rita C . Light and 1496 Burlington Dr.. Hickory Comer*. Ml 49060 MaryM. Reck 10279 Lafayette Ln. Dimondale. Ml 48821 THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BWORMATON OBTNNS) WBX BCINCD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been mad* in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Service*, Inc., mortgagse. dated March 20. 2001 wto recorded April 9.2001 in Document Number 1057796, Barry County Hecordi Said mortgage is now hold by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. its successors and assigns as nominee tor Homestead USA. Inc. by assignment dated March 20, 2001 and record­ ed on April 9.2001 in Document Number 1057797. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty and 45/100 Dottaro ($118340.45) including intoreet at the rate ol 7.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes al the Slate of Mtohigan. nottce is hereby given that the mortgage wR be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of thorn, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 130 pjn. on March 11.2004. Ths premisos are located in the VHtoge of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 40 Of Charteson Heights Addition No. 2, to ths Wage of Middleville, according to foe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62. ____ The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shel bo 30 days from the date of lhe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Ths foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event. your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated. February 5,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Its successor* and assigns as nomi­ nee tor Homesteed USA. Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0051 amwM Pub: 2K> - 3/4 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTVYUE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert, Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Equlfirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of September, 2001 and recorded in the office of the R ■ gists r of Deeds, tor The County of Berry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of September, 2001 to Inefrument No. 1067188 of Berry County Records, said Mortgage having boon assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., it* successors and assign*, a* nominee for Household Finance Corporation, it* successor* and assign*, saw Assignment navmg oeen recoroeo on me zom day of November, 2001, in Instrument No. 1070197, on which mortgage there is cteimod to be due, al foe date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen & 43/100 ($137,816.43), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtu* ol th* power ol sale contained in aaid mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in auch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 25<h day ol March. 2004 at 140 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wR be torectoeed by a sate at pubfic auction, to ths highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Deny is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much ttiereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.50000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and atoo any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premisos. Which said premises are described as follows Al that cer­ tton piece or parcel of land situated in the Wags of Thomapple, County of Berry, State of Michigan, and described as fofiows, to wit: Lot 46 of MktotevRe Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded Piet thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate. Page 13. During tho six (6) months immediately tottowing the sate, tho property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Dated: 2/19AJ3X Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 ohsm Pub: 2/19 - 3/18 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default ha* occurred in a mortgage made on December 11, 1998 by Rebecca Columbia, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan box­ ing corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgagee was recorded on December 22,1998 in the Office of the Register of Deed* tor Bany County, Michigan, as Document Number 1022705. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 50/100 Dollars ($25,447.50). No suit o pro­ ceedings have been instituted to recover any psrt of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become opera­ tive by reason of such default. On Thursday, March18, 2004, at one o'clock in th* afternoon at the east door ot th* Barry County Courthouse, 220 West Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, which is the place for boking mortgage sates tor Barry County, Michigan, there win be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der, at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying ths amounts ol due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the toga! costs and charges of sate, including attorneys' fees totowed by taw. the prop­ erty located in foe Township of Castleton, Bwry County. Michigan, and described in tn* Mortgage as follows: Commencing 688 feet East from North 1/4 post. Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West Castleton Township, Bany County, Michigan, thence South to MR Pond, thence Northeasterly along th* MR Pond to a point where the highway snd MR Pond inter­ sect, thence West to place of beginning. PP NO. 08-52-002-00044540. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property to aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of ^ale. Dated: February 10. 2004 MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMISKEY, P.L.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee By: Steven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave., NW. Suite 800 P.O. Box 306 Grand Ro«ds. Ml 495014306 616-831-1700 (3/11) Nottce (jf Mortgage Forectosur* 8*1* THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY BTORMATMJN WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TW* aM* may be reectndad by Be toredoabig *nrt|ijii in THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CQILECTQR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AMY INFORMATION OBTAINED WEL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER RROWF YOU ARF IN ACTIVE IM-TTARY DUTY Default has boon mads In th* condition* of a mortgage mad* by James Grantham and Lisa Grantham, husband and wito, to Decision On* Mortgage Company. LLC., mortgagee, dated October 15.1998 and recorded October 21,1998 in Register Number 1019694, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now hold by Bank of Now York, as Trustee tor First City Capital Hom* Equity Loan Trust 1998-2, under the Poolng and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 by assignment dated October 20,1968 and recorded on May 24,1999 in Rsgtoter Number 1029982. Barry County Record*. There to cteimod to be du* on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Two Hundred FBteon and 19/100 Dotas ($111,215.19) inducting interest at ths rate of 10.4% per annum. Under th* power of sate contained in th* mort­ gage and foe sMute* of fo* State of Mtohigan. notice is hereby gkren that th* mortgage wR be torectoeed by a sate of fo* mortgaged premtoes, or some part of foem, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hasting* in Bany County, Mkfoigenat140 pjn. on March 4. $004 The premtoes are located In the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Mtohigan. and are describee1 as: A parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, deecribed as com­ mencing al the North 1/4 poet of said Section 22; thence North 88 degree* 53 mlnutoe 45 seconds East 70.65 feet dong the North fine of aaid section to the oenteriine of highway M-37; Mono* South 29 degrees 51 minute* 15 seconds East 123&27 tost along said esnteritoe; thence North 88 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 foot to the Northoesteriy right of way Ine of highway M-37 for a point of beginning; thence North 86 dsgress 40 minutes 02 ssconds East 184.77 foot; thence North 74 dsgress 57 minutos 39 ssconds East 194.16 foot; thonce North 29 dsgress 50 minufos 6 sec­ onds West (previously recorded as North 29 dsgress 51 minutse 15 ssconds West) 235.81 foot; thence South 78 degrees 34 mtoutee 19 seconds West 372.14 foot (prevtousfy recorded as South 29 dsgress 51 minutes 15 seconds East) 221.28 test along said right of way line to ths point of boginning. The redemption period shal bo 8 month* from tho date of such sals, unfoes the property Is deter­ mined abandoned to aLOontance with MCLA §6003241*. to which case foe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ol ths sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toroctoteng mort­ gagse can rescind tie aato to foe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a stouRaneous res­ olution wih tho borrower. In that event, your dam­ egee. If eny, ere limited eotely to the return of the bid amount tendered at aato. Dated: January 29,2004 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mad* by Jamte L Ulrich, a single man and Rachel A. Stonehouse, single woman, original mortgagor!*), to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Mtohigan Corporation, Mortgage*, dated July 23. 1999. and recanted on July 29.1999 In instrument 1033170, arid assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Dectronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 2001 reconted on September 10, 2001 in instrument 1086215, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage foere is claimed to b* du* al the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred TWentyNino And 49/100 Dolar* ($66,229.49). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute In oh case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage w« be torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of thsm, at pubic vendue, at tho Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 44 feet of the South 40 feet of Lot 16 of VBage of NashvBe, according to the recorded ptal thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 10, Bany County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the rtate of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 26. 2004 For more information, ptease caH: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte S006622F02 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* tor Bank of New Yortt, as Tiuateo tor Rrot City Capkai Home Equity Loen Truet 1968-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98, A* Aaaignee P.O Box 6041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 231.1158 Pub: 1/29-2/26 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2004 WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 10115 S. NORRIS RD , DELTON. MICHIGAN 49046. ON THE FOL­ LOWING DATES: TUESDAY. MARCH 2 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 9 SJn. MONDAY. MARCH 8 - APPEAL HEARING - 9-12 rm. < 2-5 pjn. FRIDAY. MARCH 12 - APPEAL HEARING - 9-12 a.m. & 6-9 p.m. THURSDAY. MARCH 25-APPEAL HEARING-1-4 pm. 4 6-9 p.m. THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AS MANY DAYS MORE AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO HEAR QUESTIONS. PROTESTS. AND TO EQUALIZE THE 2004 ASSESSMENTS WRITTEN PROTESTS MAY BE SENT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS BY MARCH 24, 2004 AGRICULTURAL ......................46.04% ..................1.0880 COMMERCIAL......................... 37.68% .................. 1.8064 INDUSTRIAL ............................ 49.80% .................. 1.0220 RESIDENTIAL......................... 4730%................. 1.05730 PERSONAL ............................ 50.00 ...................... 1.00 UPON 5-DAY NOTICE TO THE SUPERVISOR THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECES­ SARY SERVICES TO INDMOUALS WITH DlSABttJTlES WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE BOARD OF REVIEW. MARK A. DOSTER, SUPERVISOR PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 269423-2664 ossasee_________________ ___________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THB FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY BFORMATION WE OBTABi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having boon made in foe conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Tracy L Evert*, a single woman, and Robert J. Durek. a single mr, to Green Tree Servicing LCC (Vk/* Conseco Finance Servicing Corp ), dated February 29. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* lor the County of Bany to the State of Michigan on March 21. 2000, In Document* No. 1042311, et. seq. on which Mortgage foere I* dainwd to be due at the date of foto Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $122,470.70, snd no proossdtogs hav­ ing been instituted to recover fos rtebt now reman­ ing secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ot sale contained in sad Mortgage has become operative ; NOW THEREFORE, Notice i* hereby given that on March 25.2004 at 1 DO pjn., on the stope of the Courthouse to the Cby ot Hastings, that being the ptace tor holdtog the Circuit Court tor foe County of Bany, more wR bo ottered tor sate and sold to tho highaot bidder, at pubic sate, tor ths purpoes of sat­ isfying tha amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 830 percent per annum, tegsi costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgage, Green Tree Servicing LLC (MVa Conseco Rnanoo Servicing Corp ), doo* pay on or prior to foo date of said sale; said premtaes are described to said Mortgage as tolows, to-wit: Parcel D: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 3, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; foonce South 89 Degress; 3T49" East on the North Section Uno, 725.50 foot to tho Place of Bogtoning of this Description; thonce continuing South 89 Degrees 3T4T East on foo North Section Uno 31030 foot; thence South 00 Degree* 06*34* Woot 330.00 foot; thence North 89 Degrees 37 40-Wool 310X0 foot; thonce North 00 Degree* 06*34* EaoL 330.00 toot to foo Pteoo of Begtoning. Together «Rh end subfoct to a 68 toot eMo oaoomont tor togreoe, ogreos and pubic utiMies, tho oontoritoo of said easement being described as commencing al the Northwest Comer of said Sectton 3; thonce Souto 00 Degrees 03* or Wool on toe West Section Line, 5530 feet to too Place of Beginning of Ms description; thonce tho oontorifrw rune as tolow*: South 84 Dsgress 22* OT East 44.43 foot; foonce Souto 73 Degrees 23* ir East 5337 foot; thonce Souto 67 Degrees 53* 35" East 5338 foot; thanes Souto 80 Dsgress 40* 3T Ea< 56.13 fostthsnes Souto 81 Dsgress 27 33" East 77.10 fost; Wanes Souto 85 Dsgress 32* 3T East 6835 fost; thanes North 87 Dsgress 23' 43° East 17834; foonce North 70 Dsgress 30* 3T East 105.61 tost; thanes North 77 Dsgress 38* 2T East 47.08 fost tosnos Souto 80 Dsgress 23* OT East 120.42 fost fosnos Souto 87 Dsgress 03' 51* East 17433 foot to tw Point of Endtog. Subject to Easements, Reservations, Restrictions and Limitations o| Rscord, If any. Ths rsdsmptton period shal ba six (6) months from ths date of sals unIssa too property is aban­ doned, in which case tho redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from tho date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD & ROT PC Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mt/s Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagss 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Oty, Michigan 48606-5817 (231)041-9660 (3-18) NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY TO THE RE8OENT8 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLANO CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MOSGAM, AND ANY OTHER BfTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAjKE NOTICE: that a petition has been fitod wtto and received by the Township Cterk of Rutland Ctwter Township, for the eetabfishmenl ol an assessment dtetrict tor the control of aquatic weeds In Podunk Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Mtohigwi Pubic Act 116 of 1832 and Pubic Act 186 at 1954 as amended, located within toe proposed special assessment dtetrict described upon the petition situated wttt>in the Township. RUTLAND CHARTWITOWNSMP SPECIAL WEED ASSESSfiMT DOTDCT NO. 2 Land and premises fronting and access to Podunk Lakes in Sections 26, 27 and 34 as listed on Schedule A attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE foat foe Township Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate lor said Improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentatively declaring Ito intention to make such improvement and tentatively deeignating the special assessment district against which ths coal of such improvement is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and estimate to be Med with the Township Cterk for pubfic examination. The total cost to estimated al $12,525 per year, which wfit require an assess ment to be levied In the proposed dtetrict of $225 per year lor each owner of tends abutting Podunk Lake, $75 per year for each owner ol lands not abutting Podunk Lake. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hewfog upon foe petition, the improvement and the special aseeeament distnet to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, inducting any revision, correction, amendment or change therein, wH be held at the Township Hal, 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 730 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, foe 3rd day of March. 2004. Al interested persons are invited to be present at the hear­ ing in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Rutland Charter Township wB provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, auch as signers tor the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with dteabMtes at the hearing upon seven days' notice to the Township Cleric. Individuate with dteablities requiring such aids or services should contact the Township Cterk at the address or tele­ phone number fisted below. RoMn E. McKanna, Ctofk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2M1 Haath Road HaaUnga, Ml 4MMB (2W) MS-21M �p%w 18 - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner a third offense. Adams pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of assaulting or resist­ ing a police officer. He was given credit for 51 days served in jail. 0M NEWS Jeffrey R. Wimberly, 20, of Battle Creek was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 12 to two to five years in prison for car­ rying a concealed weapon, a pistol in his vehi­ cle. and for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Wimberly earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of receiv­ ing and concealing a stolen firearm, posses­ sion of marijuana and being a habitual offend­ er. third notice. His sentence is to be served concurrent to any parole violation sentence that is pending. Assistant Prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said Wimberly refused to allow three young girls to leave his car and was giving them alcohol. But, Gutscher said, he did not know Wimberly’s intentions. In other recent court business ■ • Ben L. Adams, 36, of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to five months in jail and three years probation on two counts of domestic violence. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 IL FOR SALE: 30* Class A mo­ CONSTRUCTION/OPERAtorhome. 27,000 miles, runs TORS: to $235,000 year! great $27,000. Call 269-838- Trainees/skilled! Many types’ Start now! 616-949­ 2424, Jobline fee. FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE- 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition. $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ tor, 24** drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. GREENSCAPE LAWN CARE providing a full line of services. 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Company, a leading QS9000 manufacturer of piston FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ rings, has positions available RY OUTLET; lot model for people with factory ma­ clearance sale, homes from chining experience. Quali­ $37,600. Call today 1-877­ fied applicants must have 738-1090. operating experience on mills, lames, etc and be able // to read micrometers and cal­ BED: full size pillowtop ipers. Apply in the Human mattress/box set with war­ Resource office or mail your ranty. New in plastic $119. resume to: Hastings Manu­ facturing Company, Atten­ (269)689-9760 tion: Human Resources, 325 N. Hanover Street, Hastings, BRAND NEW: queen size Ml 49058. pillowtop 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter • H, DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES: MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for a local company. Hours will range between 30-40 per week. Qualified candidate must be professional, have good retention and excellent customer service skills. Re­ tail and/or sales background is a must. Experience with electronics is also helpful. Job duties will indude, but are not limited to assisting customers in store, sales of various products and oper­ ating a cash register. Pay rate will start around $7. For more information contact MANPOWER(269)948­ 3000. EOE (616)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers an? bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. PUPPIES FOR SALE Maltese/Shi-tzu mix, interview­ ing good homes. Call (269)948-2238. A'. ,ll I M.,7. 3 BEDROOM RANCH HOME: large fenced in yard, attached garage, fully updat­ ed, just outside of Hastings. Buy at $300 down A $750 a month. Cali Chad at (269)945-6280. FOR SALE: New home. Thomapple Kellogg schools, l,300sq. ft. ranch, with fin­ ished walkout basement 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, oak trim and cabinetry through­ out, central air, 2-1/2 stall garage, setting on 4 acres, 25 minutes from Grand Rapids. Price $217,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132 INDUSTRIAL (WELDERS, BUFFERS, ASSEMBLERS): MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions for 1st, 2nd A 3rd shift positions in Ionia. Must be willing to work overtime (70-80 hours a week, 7 days a week). Lifting between 65­ 85 pounds fe required. Pay rates range between $10-$12 an hour. A positive work history, negative drug screen A reliable transportation are required. Contact MAN­ POWER today(269)948­ 3000. EOE • Sentencing was adjourned until Feb. 3. 2005. for David E. Baker. 41, of Delton, for aggravated domestic violence, which is inflicting serious or aggravated injury on his victim. He was placed on probation for two years. If Baker is successful on probation, the sec­ ond offense notice, a maximum two-year felony for a previous conviction of assaulting and battering the victim, will be dismissed. Baker was acquitted of a domestic violence charge. He was given credit for 76 days served in jail. Baker was ordered to not have contact with his wife or children unless in a counseling set­ ting. Baker’s attorney, Thomas Dutcher said Baker wanted time in jail to think and Baker has cleaned up. "He looks so much different than when I first met him." Dutcher said. "He’s going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. And he’s not living with her until... successful counsel­ ing. He feels bad about what he did. I think there’s a glimmer of hope here.” Baker said, "I’d like this chance. 1*11 stay sober.” Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he deals with addicts and alco­ holics al) the time. "I’m willing to give another two or three chances unless other people are hurt," Fisher said. "You look like a mean drunk. Maybe not when sober, but that’s not an excise." • Robert Sloan, 32. of Middleville, was dis­ charged from probation. Sloan was on proba­ tion for refusing to obey a police officer’s traffic order. Count one, resisting or obstructing a police officer, was dismissed. Initially, the court had delayed sentencing. Sloan earlier pleaded charges. guilty to both • Sentencing was delayed until Feb. 3, 2005, for Perry A. Service, 42, of Hastings. Service earlier pleaded guilty to selling/manufacturing marijuana, a maximum sentence of four years in prison, in exchange for the drop­ ping of the charge of maintaining a drug bouse. He was placed on probation in the interim. Service was ordered to pay a proltation oversight fee ofJUlIDO and court costa of $i.ooo: Silent Observer seeking funds for local program tant. The Silent Observer Committee includes Undersheriff Don Ford of the Barry County Sheriff's Office, chairman; Hastings police officer Joe Booher, vice chairman; Gail Bums-Sulkey, secretary-treasurer; Julie County Area Chamber of Commerce; Anna Lawrence, student representative from Hastings High School; officer Christopher J. Martin, senior patrol officer of the Barry Township Police Department; trooper William House of the Michigan State Police and Bill Nesbitt, a local businessman. Since Silent Observer is important to com­ munity neighborhoods, homeowners may want to contribute to the reward fund, Bums- WANTED: loader A excava­ tor operator. Minimum 5 years experience, excellent pay health A dental insur­ ance paid vacation, 401K, reference required. Call (269)795-9321. Sulkey said. Since break-ins at schools sometimes hap­ pen. she said she hopes school districts will also step forward with donations. Residents and businesses who want to make a donation to Silent Observer or who want more information about placemat advertising, including cost, should contact the Barry County Area Chamber of FOR SALE: 30* Class A mo­ torhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $27,000. Call 269-838­ 7635. Commerce at 269-945-2454. I I P’OLICEBE'AT Plainwell man held for meth possession ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 26-year-old Plainwell man was arrested Monday for pos­ session of methamphetamine, operating vehicle while intoxicated (drugs) and driving while license suspended. Troopers with the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police seized a quantity of meth from Delbert LaFountaine after making a traffic stop at March and Nine Mile Road in Orangeville Township. Additional charges are being sought for the passenger in the vehi­ cle. he is scheduled for pre-trial March 3. Local man arrested for domestic assault RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Hastings man arrested for domestic assault after state police troopers responded to a residence for a report of a dispute between a hus­ band and wife. Michael Parmenter is alleged to have assaulted his wife at their home on West State Road by picking her up and throwing her on the bed. The victim had do visible signs of injury. Troopers said the alleged incident occured in the presence of their 3-year-old child. Pre-trial is set for March 16. Woman extradited to face manslaughter HASTINGS — A woman facing charges of manslaughter in the drug-related rVath of her daughter has been found in Florida and transported back to Michigan, according to the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police. Linda For will face charges of manslaughter, two counts of delivery/manufacture of methadone, obstruction of justice and identity theft. These charges stem from the death of Fox’s daughter, Lynetter Koeber, in 2002 as a result of a methadone overdose. Fox had fled Michigan to avoid prosecution and waa arrested around Christmas 2003 in Florida, where she waa using an alias. Fox waived extradition and was transported back to Michigan. She is in the Bany County Jail on a $200,000 bond. Pre-exxm was scheduled for Wednesday. Hastings man arrested for possessing pot HASTINGS — A 38-yur-old Hastings man was arrested for possession of marijuana Monday afternoon. Feb. 23. after officers stopped to assist him when they observed him fall off his bike in the 600 block of West Mxrahall Street As officers approached, Ronald McClelland threw an object to the shoulder of the street. It was a small box containing marijuana, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of Hastings Police Department. McClelland also admitted to officers he had been consuming intoxicants, Leedy laid. McClelland was placed under arrest and transported to the Bany County Jail without incident Since McClelland intends Io plead guilty, a plea sentencing is scheduled for March 23. Game Boy.games stolen at high school • Benjamin D. Lindsey, 24. of Delton, was business participation and support. The program u an anonymous way to report a crime and may pay a reward to the person who reports a crime. The placemats also provide the Silent Observer telephone number (1-800-310­ 9031) to promote awareness of the program and remind citizens that their tips are impor­ NEEDED: reliable, dependa­ ble child care provider, 2nd shift Woodland schools or with own transportation. (269)623-8510 or (269)948­ 7651. He was given credit for one day in jail. Lindsey pleaded guilty to the offense in exchange for the dropping of two counts of selling/manufacturing marijuana and for maintaining a drug house. Adams was ordered to not have contact with the victim. The Barry Community Silent Observer program plans to sell advertising spots on placemats used in area restaurants in the county. “By participating, you are receiving pub­ licity for your own business, as well as help­ ing to support a project that aids in helping to keep our community safe,” according to a let­ ter sent to area businesses. Twelve advertising spots are available in each quarter of the year and 10,000 placemats are distributed in the area. The deadline to respond for the upcoming placemat is March 15. Silent Observer provides a channel of communication and rewards for anonymous information to help insure a safer community. Another mission of the program is to help law enforcement through encouraging citizen and Cal) sentenced to one year probation for posses­ sion of marijuana, second offense. Lindsey’s driver's license was suspended for six months hut allowed restricted use in 30 days. I HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating a larceny at Hastings High School Tuesday. Feb. 17. Police were told a 16-year-old student's Game Boy system and games were stolen from his backpack in the cafeteria during lunch period, said Mike Leedy, deputy chieft Any student with information about the theft is urged to contact officer Cliff Morse at the high school or call Hastings Police Department at 945-5744 Four middle schoolers busted for pot HASTINGS — Four 13-year-old middle school female students are facing criminal charges of possession of marijuana white at school last Wednesday, Feb. 18. The incident surfaced when school officials were given a tip about the violation, said Mike Leedy, deputy ch tef of Hastings Police Department It appears that all the girls had been in possession of the substance during the day. It was seized by authorities while conducting the investigation. One girl, who allegedly brought the marijuana to school, may be facing delivery of mar­ ijuana charges, white the others are facing possession of marijuana charges. The case has been turned over to Bany County prosecutors for review. Tool set, rifle reported stolen from garage IRVING TOWNSHIP — Personal items where stolen tram a garage on Solomon Road Feb. 9. A $100 mechanics tool set and a $280 black power rifle was taken. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call state police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Tower charged with Illegally taking car WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — An Ionia County man was charged Feb. 12 with unlaw­ fully driving away a motor vehicle on Velte Rond north of M-43 Highway. Barry Bussell illegally took a Woodland woman’s car and charged her for storage it his towing company, said the Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. . The woman had called a particular towing company because her vehicle was stuck, but the company she called was not able to make it So, when 1-96 Towing Service out of Ionia County arrived, she refused to allow the Ionia wrecker tow her cur. The woman told Bussell that she did not request his service, police said Bussell told the woman it was too bad and booked up her 1997 Buick and took it from the scene to his storage lot overnight police said. The woman filed a complaint against the man for stealing her car. Teen passenger hurt In 2-car collision THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A two-car accident on Bender and Adams roads caused a passenger to sufferDeBoer, a concussion when director the driver to judge the distance of an executive offilled the Barry oncoming car as she attempted to cross Adams Road. After stopping at z stop sign oo Bender and Adams roads, Lee Anne Latinga, 16. of Middleville, pulled into the intersection and was struck by a vehicle driven by Shawn Gordon, 16. of Middleville, who was eastbound on Adams, said Michigan State Police Trooper Ray Volosky from the Hastings Post Latinga told police she saw Gordon's vehicle, but thought she had time to cross the road. The front of Gordon’s car hit the passenger side of Latinga car causing the passenger, Michelle Vandermeer, 17, of Caledonia to be thrown into the back seat upon impact where she lay in and out of conc-iuusness and had to be extricated by the fire department Vandermeer was treated and released at Pennock Hospital for the head injury. Both properly restrained drivers were not injured. Vandermeer was not wearing a seat belt Latinga was cited for failure to yield. Substance abuse was not a contributing factor. Four Middleville eye witnesses from Thomapple Kellogg High School rendered assis­ tance to the traffic accident victims: Melissa Stuart, 16, Phillip Vanspronsen. 17, Darrin Tape, 18, and Chanda Brice. 17. “They are to be commended for their action and remaining on the scene as first respon­ ders,” Volosky said. “I’m proud of them for stopping and helping. Latinga made an error in judgment when crossing the intersection. They are all good kids.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 26. 2004 - Page 19 CHALLENGE, continued from page 7 sium. The National 24-Hour Challenge has puter global positioning program and base radio to keep contact with the lead car. become the largest event of it' kind in the U.S. In 2000. riders from 24 states. Canada After returning in the afternoon, the bicy­ clists cycle a 22-milc rolling loop that goes and France entered and completed 77.212.8 miles. With the completion of the 18th annu­ through the Gun Lake Recreation area. From total evening to 8 a.m. Sunday morning, they will ride a seven-mile fairly flat night loop begin­ mileage is approaching the I and 1/2 million mark — 1387.737 miles. ning and ending at Thomapple-Kellogg High School. All checkpoints are well Middleville's population will increase by about 1.500 when the National 24-Hour stocked with fruit from Spartar. Stores. The Challenge comes to town. Bicyclists and ed to breakfast provided by McDonald's ot Caledonia. al National 24-Hour Challenge, their crews will begin arriving on Friday afternoon for number pickup. Many spon­ sors of the event participate in a product dis­ sponsors on Friday night. Medals arc award­ ed and the traditional Siegel Silver bowls arc papered with lists of riders by name, catego­ presented to the top mileage male and female rider. of While many of the riders say. "I'll never Thomapple-Kellogg High School puts on a spaghetti dinner on Friday night, a Saturday morning pancake breakfast and offers con­ do that again." most begin planning very cessions and ice on Saturday. The Friday dinner is also a chance for the Information about the National 24 Hour Challenge is available on the Internet at riders to socialize before the event. For rid­ ers who have done this event many years, it is a reunion. There are always new faces. n24hc.org. The site includes a registration Club A vehicle driven by Theda Blough. 53. of Freeport turned from a turn lane into the path of a vehicle driven by Rosmary Sides. 49. of Hastings, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of Hastings Police Department Both vehicles were eastbound prior to the accident. The collision caused Blough's vehicle to lose control and strike a third vehicle, driven by Tara Caldwell. 17. of Middleville, who An award ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with door prizes that were displayed by product previous events arc available. The walls arc Boosters A Middleville and a Hastings woman were injured in a three-car crash Friday afternoon. Feb. 20. on West State Street in front of Kmart Plaza. riding finishes at 8 a.m. and riders are treat­ play of the newest items. Photo albums from ry and number. The Athletic Two injured in three car accident soon how they will improve on their person­ al best next year! was waiting to leave Kmart’s parking lot. Blough and Sides were taken to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Blough was treated at Pennock and trans­ ferred to Spectrum Health-Butterworth One of the three cars damaged in the accident on State Street Friday Afternoon is picked up by a wrecker. Two people were hospitalized for injuries. One has been released and the other is in fair condition. Campus, where she is listed in fair condition. Sides was treated at Pennock and released. form and a link to register on line. first timers looking for advice on what to expert. It is also an opportunity for Middleville to get to know a little about the people who undertake the physical and men­ COLORADO GM Sapplhr hfcteg to All ■I MM (mhim m mm IMi Mmry M, MH tal challenge. The Obermeyers are often asked. “Why would a bicyclist try to ride for 24 hours?” Beginning bicyclists find a ten-mile bicycle ride is just about right for some nice recre­ ational exercise. It's good outdoor fun.. But like any activity, the more you do it, the bet­ ter you become. Ten miles soon builds into 20,40 and up. For bicycling enthusiasts all over the country. 100 miles is a nice Saturday or Sunday "century" ride. Cycling, like other sports and recreations can become addicting. Once bicyclists are able to do a century, some might try a dou­ ble century. For others the next step might be to see how far they can go in a day. Not everyone can complete in the Olympics, but most everyone can set a goal and try to achieve it. Maybe that explains why people like Jim Hlavka. of Racine. WI. Richard Lawrence, of Lexington. NC. Rob Schaller of Folsom. CA. Richard Weis of Cambridge MA. Nancy and John Guth of Stafford. VA. Isabelle Sheardown of Cookstown. Ontario. Canada come year after year to the National 24-Hour Challenge. These bicyclists are not necessarily elite athletes. Ministers, college professors, doc­ tors. assembly line workers, washer repair­ men. housewives, and bicyclists from all walks of life have participated. "Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary goals. You don't have to be elite to be successful," said Michael Shermer of La Canada, Calif., in 1988. The participants ride for medals in five- year age groups, ages 18 to 70+. both male and female. Enameled mileage pins, in 50­ mile increments, reward riders who ride more than 200 miles. Riders who return and QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES accumulate 1.000 miles in the event cam a thousand Mile Jersey. About 100 riders have completed 2,000 miles, 36 have reached the 3,000-mile mark, four have 4.000 miles and one has 5.000. Highest total mileage is 6,168 miles by James Hlavka of Racine WI, who has ridden the event 16 times. While all riders get their names in the event's record book, some riders set their sights on a personal best, an age group record, winning the event or breaking the 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2OO1 CMC SIERRA EXT. CAB Z-71 *8,995 *19,995 Laatoer. captain chan cnan. aa overall record. One of the traditions of the event is having a bagpipe band at the start. The musicians then move to Main Street in Middleville and serenade the riders and those watching. Participants leave on a 125-mile rolling to hilly, scenic route through Barry County which has three checkpoints. After the riders depart, the crews leave on an alternate route to meet their riders at the various check­ points. Then, the only sounds at Thomapple- Kellogg High School are from the Amateur LS. ctoto. tow man *20,995 Radio Communications Group, using a com- Looking for az printer? CLX AWD SILVERADO Z-71 4X4 LESABRE *18,995 *13,995 *15,995 Laatoer 3rd seat loaded Inting npany Full Service From Start to Finish! Low man loaded SMp-wde 5 3 engne. tonneau cover Cw tarot mm wmoa ptw Mrytvg. a* i-an Ctoto Ctoto. 4.4 CENTURY Poamr widows. todrs. man ML power dnven seat SILVERADO 2500 HD Weetom ptow. 8 0 engine *12,995 *24,995 Ctoto.CD.auto *26,995 *28,900 *20,900 *11,995 Ctoto. CO. V4 *9,995 Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS Monday 4 Wednesday 8 to 8; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8-6: Saturday 9 -12:00 S M-37 IN HASTINGS - 280-945-2425 1-800-235-2425 �Page 20 - Thursday. February 20 2004 - The Hastings Banner New TTES facility dedicated by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A new era in emergency services began last Saturday morning for the Thomapple Township Emergency Services staff writh Lie dedication of its new facility in Middleville. A standing room only crowd was present for the occasion. Since 1946 there have only been four TTES chiefs including the current one. Mark Marentettc, Bob Kenyon and the family of Ernie Ball, who was the first chief. Bob Woodard, the chief before Marenlette did not attend the dedication service. Thomapple Township and local mer­ chants provided refreshments. Tours of the More than 300 area residents attended the open house and dedication of the new Thomapple Township Emergency Services building on Feb. 21. There is lots of room for equipment in the new facility. It includes an exercise room, din­ ing area and classroom as well. 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE Sedan 2.2L, AUTO. AIR. TILT, CRUISE. CD. SPOILER & MORE! MSRP $19,100 the building to make sure that it is kept as clean every day as it was on its first day. He thanked the community for its support of last year’s millage levy, which made this build­ ing possible and ready to serve into the future. Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen reviewed the history of the emer­ gency service since its beginnings in 1869. When the north side of Main Street burned in 1900 leaving three people who fought the fire dead, citizens banded together to pro­ vide training and equipment to fight fires more safely. The prices of fire trucks purchased in the 1930s may have seemed quaint (in the $3,000 to $4,000 range) to those seated in the $2.3 million dollar facility Saturday morning. But Marentette reminded the members of the sen ice to retain the commu­ nity spirit. Emergency services provides more to the community than “whiz bang tools," it also reached out to the community. While the new station was “a long time aborning," the community was in attendance to give a great look toward the future. COUNTY, continued from page 1------------------grounds supervisor. Bob Nida, trial court administrator. Ellie Norton, administrative secretary; Karen Scarbrough, director of equalization; David Shinavier. coordinator, land infonnation; Jim Westra, adult drug court coordinator, and Randy Yates, sheriff’s department dispatcher. Not included was the emergency manage­ AS LOW AS ment director’s post, which has been vacant since last September with the firing of John Hislop. s 13,232* • Adopted the proposed five-year plan for Charlton Park, which now will be sent on to the Michigan Department of Natural -GMS EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PRICE. REBATES TO DEALER. PLUS TAXES » FEES / r STOP IN AT DREISBACH MOTORS BETWEEN NOW & FEB 29 & PUSH THE BLUE ONSTAR BUTTON... YOU COULD WIN ONE OF 1000 NEW GM VEHICLES! PONTIAC Fuel for the Soul You have a 1 In 5.500 chance to win. 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Joanne Barnard, former acting director of the park, said, “Without Dr. Shannon’s lead­ ership. this probably would still be sitting on someone's desk.” Shannon said now that the plan has been completed, its submission to the DNR may lead to grants. County Board Chairman praised the work of both Shannon and Barnard over the past year, for “putting Charlton Park on a good footing." • Agreed to add one probation officer to the adult drug court program, which is expected to grow to serve 75 to 90 people. It "USED CARS. WAC BEST TERM 4 RATE. JUST ADO TAX 4 FEES now serves about 50. The move won’t cost the county anything because it is funded now entirely by federal and state grants. “If the grants run out, the position is gone," said Commissioner Wayne Adams to Jim Westra, adult drug court coortiinator. Westra told the board, “Everyone these days seems to be looking for something that works, and this program dees. We’re taking a few dollars here and saving many." • Adopted a resolution to open a tempo­ rary 60-day window for early retirement for members of the Courthouse Employees Association. The window is targeted partic­ ularly to one unnamed employee who is ill, has 27 years of service and is younger than 60 years old. • Approved a request from Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff to increase micro­ film fees from 23 to 30 cents per page. Burghdoff said a study showed the fee hadn’t been increased in 15 years. “What that does is covet our costs of cre­ ating that document and passing it along to 98 CHEVY 2300 X-CAB 4X4 SILVERADO 350 LOCAL TRADE. 7IK. HURRY' $15,995 02 CHEVY 1800 HD CREW CAB 4X4 U LEATHER. HE ATE D SEATS. 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He also said he has been concerned about six infant deaths that have occurred since he became medical examiner, caused by par­ ents accidentally smothering the children when sleeping with them. Let your . 98 CHEVY MALIBU LS V-6. LOCAL TRADE SAVE' 00 BUICK REGAL GS JATher mON CD 48K SHARP CAP- $6,495 OR $129 MONTH $219 MONTH voice beheem Send a letter to the � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-03-04.pdf ba4ddee43d460f7585d13477a0902426 PDF Text Text Re-enactors shouldn’t have to pay to play See Editorial on Page 5 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Thf 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 43088-1823 ow'owoo ""1,1 '^""^"ff"lll.uIni.I.„lI, |„ II HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY " IU1 CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1817 The Fust Friday forum win Mum to its regular schedule March 5 when imteni of a guest speaker, the public will be featured in a tfiermsioti of critical Republicans, Democrat! a Board of Commissioners' majority sympadtetic to eefcrm. ■am. Anyone with other idem md ngGtizens are invited to corm at noon March Stttte Thomas JeffimonHaU in The Bernard Historical Society win meet in Haetings instead of Dehoo this Barry County Surveyor Brim Reynolds, owner of Reynolds Heritage Land Surveying and Mapping, win pres- win be some of the artifacts he he* found The public is welcome to attend. ______________ ___________________________________ ___________ PRICE 5OC Court pares administrators from4ta2 Barry County bull found with bovine tuberculosis The Barry County Trial Court has announced it has reorganized the court from four divisions to two. in the process reducing the number of administrators from four to Tracing and testing continues on live­ stock that was in contact with a bull from a two. The new divisions are the Family Division and the Civil/Criminal Division. Bob Nida has been appointed head of the Family Division, and Kathy Holman was named head of the Civil/Criminal Division. The Family Division combines the staff of the Friend of the Court. Juvenile Court, and Probate Court, while the Civil/Criminal Division combines the staff of the Circuit Court and District Court. Nida will serve as Friend of the Court, a position mandated by state law. Both Nida and Holman have more than 20 years of experience in the Barry County court system, and both have master's degrees in public administration. Before now. Nida was Probate Court administrator and Holman was District Court administrator. The move follows the retirements in January of Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams and Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler. In Barry’s Trial Court system, circuit, probate/juvenile and district court judges share their workloads and duties, consolidating and streamlining the courts into a single Trial Court. In the 1990s. Barry was one of six counties chosen to be in the court demonstra­ tion project, and it has become a successful venture, saving money and eliminating court case backlogs. Michigan's Supreme Court has even held up Barry as an example of a successful Trial to visit surveyor ANNER Thursday, March 4, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 10 First Friday focus to be on reforms Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Court System. Circuit Judge James Fisher stated. "Barry County is very fortunate to have two admin­ istrators of this caliber to manage the court system. We expect that these changes will allow us to continue to improve our service to the public and to use the taxpayers' money by Susan Tetnere Extension in Barry County. “The herd has been quarantined so animals can't go in or Staff Writer Though he did say more testing is needed to verify if it’s only an isolated incident, if have bovine tuberculosis, the highly conta­ so. then the herd will return to usual busi­ gious lung disease in cattle. The strain did not originate in Michigan, ness. Pennington said state officials are tracing said Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Dan Wyant Thursday, Feb. animals that may have entered Michigan with the bull or have gone in and out of the 26. herd. a Also, results of the investigation found Michigan livestock auction market, where it that five other animals entered the country was purchased by a Barry County producer, at the same time. Three have already been said Wyant. The producer later sold the animal and it slaughtered and the other two are on farms in Allegan and Ionia counties. The Robert Nida out of the herd." small beef herd in Barry County found to bull came from Canada to went to a slaughterhouse in Pennsylvania, “These two animals, along with the Barry where an inspector noticed lesions typical County one. are under quarantine and will of TB and sent samples for diagnosis. Results from the U.S. Department of remain so until testing and tracing is final­ Agriculture's (USDA) National Veterinary ized," Arnoldi said. “We have not had any other positives yet. We won’t have the Services Laboratory in Ames. Iowa, indi­ results on all the animals for another two or cate it to be bovine TB positive. Arnoldi three weeks." said. Through a process known as DNA fin­ Pennington said the possible potential for gerprinting. it was confirmed not to be a contamination exists for those cattle in strain of TB unique to Michigan. close proximity to an infected animal, such as mixing saliva in feeding or sneezing on Scientists are working to determine the particular strain and origin of the TB. State Veterinarian Dr. Joan Arnoldi said. “It’s good news for our cattle and live­ stock because it’s more likely an isolated incident.” said Dennis Pennington. Agriculture Natural Resource Agent of Michigan State University (MSU) each other. “The transmission can be airborne,” he said, "unlike in mad cow disease where contaminated animal feed was consumed by livestock.” See TUBERCULOSIS, pg. 2 Kathy Holman efficiently "Bob Nida and Kathy Holman have been essential leaders in our court improvement project since its inception, and their skills have helped us to achieve superior financial results over the last eight years. They have accepted the challenge of these added respon­ sibilities, and we are confident that these changes will meet with great success." Weinbrecht leaves legacy of championing veterans by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Volunteering without fanfare was the core of Frank Karl Weinbrecht’s life for many years, and he always had room m his heart The oki abandoned gas station at the comer of Hastings’ busiest intersection, at for one more foster kid or veteran. When there was a parade in Hastings, for Broadway and State Street, may look a lot different soon if the Hastings Planning many years Weinbrecht would pul on his American Legion cap and be there as a flag Brett Bremer) Commission approves a site plan and special use permit for a used car lot. (Photo by bearer. When it was time to salute veterans End of an eyesore? with the annual 4th of July chicken barbecue at Charlton Park, he donated his cooking skills in tribute to all military men and women who have served the United States. For Memorial Day. he helped set up an "avenue of flags” in the local cemetery. Weinbrecht. 82. died unexpectedly while Car lot may replace gas station sleeping at his Hastings home last Sunday (Feb. 29). A memorial service will be held at Tim Newsted Local teacher Joins ‘Wall of Tolerance' The name of Tun Newsted. a fifth grade teacher al Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings, has been added io the “Wall of Tolerance" at the new Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery. Ala. Newsted, who has been teaching in graduating from Albion College, was so honored Feb. 19 because of his consis- More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 a later date. He had not been ill. and recently was making plans to delve into some spring proj­ ects for the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, said friend Bob May. who is post commander. Weinbrecht’s death “was quite a shock.” Frank Weinbrecht teered about 20 hours a week and though he had retired from full-time work in 1983. he still had a part-time job working for a rental did for veterans. He was post commander more than once" and was the current post historian as well as chairman for a number car company. “He was always doing something." May said of Weinbrecht. “He’s going to be of activities. Weinbrecht "always did what needed to be done.” May said, and served as the missed as a friend and faithful worker." and was one of the major cooks for meals that were served at the American Legion. May. who also is mayor of the City of Hastings, said Weinbrecht was active in the American Legion for about “50-some be history. An eyesore at Hastings’ busiest intersec­ tion for about 20 years, the former Amoco gas station may be leveled to make way for a used car lot. headed by Joe Bush of Freeport. Bush is better known in some West Michigan cir­ cles as a successful driver at Berlin Raceway. Daryl Benjamin-Forbes, economic devel­ opment director for the Citv of Hastings, con­ firmed that a site plan application from Bush went before the Hastings Planning Commission Monday evening. March 1. He is seeking a special use permit to put in the years.” He estimates that Weinbrecht still volun­ May said. "He was a tremendous person, dedicated... I can't say enough for what he Legion’s chairman for parades, played a key role in setting up the avenue of flags in the cemetery for Memorial Day observances by David T. Young Editor That old abandoned gas station at the cor­ ner of Broadway and State Street finally may Of Weinbrecht’s countless hours in serv­ ice to veterans through the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, his daughter. Judith Clark of Hastings, said “He doesn’t want us to forget that veterans have made a lol of sacrifices and still arc. new business. Forbes said a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. Monday. April 5, in council chambers of City Weinbrecht also wanted Americans to remember that they need to help veterans Hall. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the old gas station is zoned B-2. or commercial busi­ See WEINBRECHT, pg. 2 I ness district, but an auto sales facility still would need a special use permit to operate. The station is owned by a businessman from Flint, but Bush “has an option on the property, so he has legal standing to come before the city." Mansfield said. The former Amoco location was aban­ doned after it was learned that underground storage tanks had leaked and contaminated soil. The contamination since then has been cleaned up. but the site has remained idle. Mansfield said the site remains “an active remediation site" where the cleanup is ongo­ ing in the eyes of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Bush, however, would not be liable for any contamination that may be found at a later date at the site. Former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell at one time proposed the site be made into a park honoring veterans, but little came of it because such a move would have taken the parcel off the tax rolls and because there was­ n't enough interest. I �Page 2 - Thursday. March 4. 2004 - The Hastings Banner WEINBRECHT, continued from page 1 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page way toward a more just America as found­ ing members of the National Campaign for Tolerance. • March 4. Pastor Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church. • March 11, Pastor Timothy Oyer of Hastings Church of the Nazarene. • March 18, Pastor Roberta Shaffer of Woodgrove Brethren Church. • March 25, Pastor Jeff Garrison of First Presbyterian Church. • April 1, Father Al Russell of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday Bowling for Kids’ fund-raiser planned The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, March 8, at the The annual Big Brothers-Big Sisters “Bowl for Kids' Sake" fund-raiser will take place Saturday, March 6, at the Hastings Bowl on Woodlawn Avenue. The event will be held in three shifts, starting at 1:30 p.m., at 5:30 and in a new development this year, in a “Midnight Glow Bowl." The fund-raiser is open to anyone at all ages. Money raised from pledges will be used to help support the local Big BrothersBig Sisters program. For more information, call 948-2044. tent efforts to promote Black History Month in his classroom and school. The Wall of Tolerance project, co-chared by Morris Dees and civil rights icon Rosa Parks, honors “...those who are taking a per­ sonal. public stand against hate, injustice and intolerance, and who are leading the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Council to have special workshop The Hastings City Council will have a special workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 8, in the City Hall council chambers, 201 East State St, Hastings, to discuss affordable housing strategies avail­ able through Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The regular City Council meeting will be held at 7:30 that night. For more information about the work­ shop, call City Clerk Ev Manshum at 945­ 2468 Blood drive slated at Pennock Friday The Michigan Community Blood Center will have its first blood drive here since becoming the supplier of all blood products used at Pennock Hospital Feb. 1 on Friday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the new community room. Any person 17 years or older, in good health, who weighs at least 110 pounds may donate every 56 days. Ron Stevens of Middleville, an active donor and volunteer, asked, “Where do you and your loved ones receive health care? Pennock Hospital as well as all of Kent County hospitals (Spectrum-Butterworth, Spectrum Blodgett, St. Mary's Mercy Medical Center, Metropolitan Hospital and DeVos Children's Hospital), all of which receive 100% of their blood supply from Michigan Community Blood Center." This past winter many blood providers have been on appeal for blood products, where MCBC .(Michigan Community Blood Center) has maintained a safe inven­ tory throughout. The process takes about 45 minutes. Trail Riders annual meeting Saturday The Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association will have its annua) meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Dowling. Guest speaker will be Dr. Greg VaderWaal of Superior Equine Dentistry. For directions to the institute, call (269) 721-4190 or (616) 374-8105. Lenten luncheon series continues “Life Lessons from Lent" is the theme of the weekly series of the annual Lenten luncheon programs, which started Feb. 26. All interested people are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the series will be held at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings every Thursday from now through April I. It offers an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denominations. Lunch (for a free-will offering) starts at noon at the church, followed by a service from 12:30 to 1 p m. St. Rose musicians will provide special music at each service and area pastors will take turns bringing the message each week The schedule of speakers and remaining programs includes: Ducks Unlimited banquet March 6 The 24th annual Thornapple Valley Ducks Unlimited banquet is set for Saturday, March 6, in the Meadows at the Mid-Villa Inn in Middleville. Doors open at 5 p.m. This year's event will feature many pre­ vious activities, including live and silent auctions, games and raffles, plus a few new twists. Pre-event raffle tickets are now on sale for three for $25. The grand prize is a BeneHi Super Black Eagle 12-gauge shot­ gun. Three other winners will receive raffle packages for the evening's events. Jeff Furrow once again will be be the fea­ tured artist, and each member who attends will receive a print of his artwork commis­ sioned specifically for this event The Thornapple Valley Decks Uniunited Committee invites all interested people to attend next month's “wonderful evening of fun and games" to help “raise bucks for the ' ducks." To purchase tickets, call Jason Tietz at 269-945-2374 or Mike Baker at 948-2920. from military duties, she added. In that regard, he served on the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission and Barry County’s Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Committee. Weinbrecht also attended many veterans' funerals and on many occasions took an active role of folding the flag during military funerals. Weinbrecht volunteered at the Legion Villa, a home for veterans, and on holidays he made sure the residents there had a good meal. Clark said. He also took care of main­ tenance there for more than 15 years. His enthusiasm for veterans causes also is praised by Joanne Barnard, former assistant director of Charlton Park who is now co­ executive director of the Barry Conservation District. “Everything he did was for commemora­ tion of veterans," she said, noting that he worked diligently operating the snack bar for the VFW during special events at Charlton Park and at the park's 4th of July meal for veterans. “Frank was the 'go to guy’ for both those," Barnard said. Many times, he would single-handedly run the snack bar and was involved in setting it up and getting the proper health department inspections. “He was just a wonderful, wonderful ded­ icated man and certainly will be missed." she said. Charlton Park bookkeeper Linda Faris agreed. “He’s going to be sorely missed," she said, noting that she was shocked about his death because they had recently talked about plans for the snack bar this year. “He came to almost every special event. He was a great guy to work with. He could get along with anybody ai*d would work with you on anything," Ferris said. Weinbrecht’s daughter also noted that her dad “got along with almost everyone. “He didn’t let too many things bother him." she said. Regarding his cooking, Clark said her dad started volunteering his cooking skills at the Hastings Moose Lodge many years ago, preparing a lot of suppers for the organiza­ tion. For the annual Veterans' barbecue at Chariton Park, co-sponsored by Charlton Park, Weinbrecht was one of the initiators and served as chairman of the 4th of July Veterans Association. Weinbrecht marched in nearly every Memorial Day parade in Hastings in recent memory and a lot of other parades, including Hastings Summerfest. A hint of New York's Broadway will be found Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March, 11, 12 and 13, on the stage of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium as the TK Players put on “Guys and Dolls." This musical, with a book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling and lyrics and music by Frank Loesser, is based on “The Idyll of Sarah Brown" and characters writ­ ten into the story by Damon Runyon. Directing are Patricia and Ray Rickert, with the help of student directors. The original production burst onto Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 per­ formances. A 1976 revival with an all­ African-American cast, including Robert Guillaume, ran for 239 performances, and the colorful 1992 revival with Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince became the longest-running revival of a Broadway musical, running until January 1995 (almost longer than the original!) The film version starred Marlon Brando as Sky and Frank Sinatra as Nathan. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performances are $5 each and are available in advance by filling out the order form at the high school. Order forms are also available at the TK website www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Pre-sale orders can be picked up at the ticket office on the night of the show. Two square dances to aid Barry Dems An old-time square dance is planned for two Saturdays, March 6 and April 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Thomas Jefferson Hall in downtown Hastings. Families and beginners are welcome. The dances will be taught. Live music will be provided by the Blue Sky Country String Band, playing old-time dance tunes called by Roger Simpson of Hopkins. The band will include the fiddler, Dane Johnson of Bloomingdale; George H. Williston, mandolin of Delton; Corinne Turner, guitar, of Delton; Bill Williston, stand-up bass, and ocher friends who may join in. The dances are to benefit Democratic Party candidates through Barry County. Donations will be accepted al the door for this purpose. For more information, call George C. Williston at 948-5747. with wife Joyce and a friend. a (the late Eugenia Fisher) in Michigan and decided to make their home in Hastings. Joyce is a native of Woodland. Weinbrecht’s first Michigan job was with the Royal Coach Company. When that com­ pany closed in 1955. he became office man­ ager of the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service in Barry County. They moved to Freeport that same year. The Weinbrechts, in 1958. joined Victor and Alice Benner in a farming venture in nearby Carlton Center. In 1961. the Weinbrechts purchased the former Swanson farm on Becker Road in Hastings Township, where they operated a dairy farm until 1969. when they moved to South Broadway in Hastings. During his lifetime. Weinbrecht's occupations included working at the Hastings Moose Lodge and employment as a lumberman and truck driv­ er. Besides raising their own children, the Weinbrechts opened their hearts and farm to 16 foster children over the years. “He was a good father." Clark said. "He supported Mom through all the things she did," including going back to school to cam three degrees (associate's, bachelor’s and “He wanted to keep their (veterans’) pres­ ence out there," Clark said. In addition U) American Legion. Weinbrecht was a life member of Hastings master’s degrees). And that meant, he did lots of cooking and child care. Weinbrecht also was active in the Boy Scout movement in Barry County for a lot of years. The American Legion has sponsored the scouting program every year since 1935, except for a brief break during World War II. With the Loyal Order of Moose, Hastings Lodge 628, he was appointed secretary in 1984 and was treasurer of Legion of Moose #108. Golf was a hobby Weinbrecht enjoyed and he helped establish the Moose Lodge golf league. “He golfed every chance he got. On a couple of green Christmases, he went golf­ ing so he could say he golfed on Christmas Day in Michigan." his daughter said. Gardening was another favorite pastime for Weinbrecht. He enjoyed starting his own plants in his greenhouse. He also liked dogs and to be involved in various construction projects, such as remodeling his Hastings home. “He taught me how to use those tools," Clark said. Besides his wife and daughter, Weinbrecht is survived by two sons, David T. Gluth of California and Frank L. Weinbrecht of Hastings; six grandchildren, a brother John (Nancy) Weinbrecht of New Mexico and two nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Memorial VFW Post 5363 and held offices. Because of his service in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the South Pacific during World War II, she said, he had a first-hand understanding TK students plan ‘Guys and Dolls’ Countless volunteer hours were given to activities with the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 of Hastings by Frank K. Weinbrecht (center), shown here of “what veterans go through... and what they were feeling." His death “is a big loss A lot of people will miss him... He was a good person. He cared and always took time to stop and talk," his daughter said. The third of fc t sons of the late Albert M. and Amelia (Standau) Weinbrecht, Frank was born March 9, 1921, in Terre Haute. Ind. He graduated from Garfield High Education coordinator quits at Chariton Park by David T. Young School in that city in 1939 and then went to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He left that job to pursue an interest in fanning and became a truck farmer. The Air Force was his next calling and he became a first lieutenant. He enlisted Sept. 10, 1942, received his commission Aug. 29. 1945, and was discharged March 8, 1948. Weinbrecht served with the 500th AU Wing, based at Tyndall Air Force Base. Florida. He received 25 weeks of navigator training at Selma Field, La. For service to his country, he received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. American Theater Campaign Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), World War II Victory Medal and the Philippine Independence Medal. Weinbrecht and his wife, Joyce, who sur­ vives. met when they were both working in a TV repair .hop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, their daughter said. They were mar­ ried June 4, 1954. A month later, they visited Joyce’s moth- Editor Bill Eberle resigned Monday as educa­ tion coordinator for Historic Charlton Park. Eberle, who has been on the job for the tary classroom. Bom in Japan to a military family, he “met a gal in Kalamazoo." married her and came to live in West Michigan in 1989 and stayed for eight years, teaching at Cooper past two years, said his last day will be Elementary School. He also served as an adventure ranger for the Yankee Springs March 15. He said. “Effective on the Ides of State Park. He was a puppeteer in Cincinnati for March. 1 will no longer be the education and volunteer coordinator at Charlton three years before taking on a job as a first Park. After coming here from colonial Williamsburg (Va.). I had hoped to 2002 at Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum and home to one of improve the quality of historical interpre­ tation done at the park. While I’ve had the nation's two oldest colleges, William some successes toward that end. because of professional differences. I have decided to abandon that road in Barry County. “I wish the park staff and volunteers well, and I harbor no resentment." Eberle said he may go back to school, perhaps Western Michigan University, io get re-certified for teaching in the elemen­ person historical interpreter from 1999 to & Mary. The other is Harvard. In his job at Charlton Park, Eberle coor­ dinated many of the educational activities and school visits and recruited volunteers. A resident of Hastings, he plans to stay in the West Michigan area. He >ias been active with productions by the Thornapple Players over the past two years. TUBERCULOSIS, continued from page 1 Pennington said he’s receiving many calls from farmers or producers about the location of the infected farm because of bulls they have purchased. Pennington said he was not given the few years. Wyant said. But until now. all livestock cases have been from the north­ eastern area of the Lower Peninsula. He added that nearly every cattle, bison, goat and privately owned deer herd in the cate spread from northeast Michigan. In addition. Wyant said, the proposal includes stringent testing and surveillance requirement. The state has in place a Bovine TB location of the infected bull other than in the entire state has been tested at least once for county. State Sen. Patty Birkholz’s and TB. with no disease found outside of the Eradication Project comprised of a multi­ agency team of experts from the MDA, State Rep. Gary Newell’s office did not known affected area. Community Health and Natural Resources, know the location within the county when “While we are waiting for more answers and laboratory analysis and confirmation, MSU and the USDA. "It continues to work collaboratively with we wanted to share information on this case input from the agriculture and hunting to continue our practice of being forthright industries as well as local communities to eradicate the disease from Michigan," said asked by the Banner. An inquiry at the MDA to the state vet did not produce the answer either. "We try not to identify the township or producer because it’s not fair to the owner to have ail that stress come upon them when and transparent.” Wyant said. “Michigan has an aggressive and comprehensive TB surveillance and eradication program in Wyant. Since the TB eradication effort began in they are already under stress," Arnoldi said. place that ensures quick detection and Michigan. MDA has tested nearly all of its “In fact, state law says we can’t release the response.” Michigan has applied for a “split state one million livestock and cervid herds, with status" designation from the USDA, which Wyant said, all of which have been located would split the state into two TB classifica­ in the northeastern Lower Peninsula. location.” If the public is worried about eating beef or drinking milk. Pennington said, the bac­ teria is killed when meat is cooked at 165 degrees. And pasteurized milk kills all bac­ teria. Michigan has been combating bovine TB in both livestock and wildlife for the past tion zones and recognize most of Michigan as free from TB. Pennington said. The dis­ 32 herds testing positive for the disease, “DNR has tested over 123,249 wild covery of TB in Barry County should not white-tailed deer, with 481 testing positive for bovine TB. Two elk and 42 cami- impact this effort because the strain is not from the state and therefore does not indi­ Wyant said. vores/omnivotes have also tested positive,” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4.2004 - Page 3 Plan Commission delays decision on proposal for Hickory Point PUD The first by Ruth Zachary Staff Wriur residential Planned Unit Development under county jurisdiction was brought before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Feb. 23 by Lee Brundage for property south east edge of Delton. The commission delayed action on a site plan for Phase I for the proposed Hickory Point development for a second time in order to resolve unsettled details. Hickory Point is expected to double the size of Delton over a period of about seven to ten yean, with a total of 80 single-family homes, 40 apartment units and 36 senior bousing units already planned. Eventually, a total of 271 units on 116.6 acres could be built, with approximately 410 people living in the PUD. There are other types of PUDs in the coun­ ty, and other residential PUDs in Hastings and Middleville. Several PUD phases are planned. Phase 1 is to have four, two-story build­ ings. one with 10 and three with 12 apart­ ment units for a total of 46. al a cost of more than $1 million. The first building is to be built with help from the Michigan State Health and Development Authority (MSHDA) under the Small City Set Aside program, which stipulates 12 units or less. The apartments would be managed by a group from Mt. Pleasant. Including time for engineering, it was thought it would be a year and a half before the first phase could be finished. Access to Phase I is planned off M-43. Lots in Phase 11 are to be divided by land division, and developed outside of the plat­ ting process. Forty lots for single family homes on 14.5 acres are planned. Phase III also would be planned for single family homes. Phase IV would be a 24-unit senior hous­ ing project similar and near the current sen­ ior bousing. Another senior project wou’d include three or four luxury apartment units. These would then accommodate all income levels of elderly people. It would be separat­ ed from the rest of the PUD by a landscaped berm. Phase V. 43 acres, would be for lot devel­ opment, which Brundage expects would be seven to ten years in the future, but he does­ n't expect to be around for or involved in that past of the planning. Planning commissioners asked for a meet­ ing to occur with the township, and an inde­ pendent engineer to (1) clarify water and sewer issues, and (2) to include a storm waler plan, and open space/recreation plan. Planning Administrator Jim McManus explained in July 2003 that a PUD is approved in three steps: 1. A concept is pre­ sented and the parcel is rezoned. 2. A pre­ liminary site plan review is evaluated, for each phase, and all elements to be built in the next year should be included. 3. Final approval of the site plan for each phase is were toxicity issues with the sewer, including saline. Reportedly no more waler softeners may be hooked up to the system, but in any case, it is a matter to be enforced by the DEQ Knollenberg read from the former utility manager’s written comments at the February meeting. "Planning and design of the elevat­ ed lank should start when the sys -i reaches 100 service connections, and c. .struction completed before 150 service connections." By those specifications, if a housing proj­ ect added another 60 households, it would Each phase, including Phase I will have its own stormwater detention area, generally a mowed depression with water flowing to the reach the limit. The cost to put up another lower when the time comes was estimated at $500,000. He expressed a concern about the access drive for Phase I of Hickory Pointe could conflict. A transportation impact study is required, and a left turn lane could be needed for the second phase of the PUD in the future. McManus said M-DOT approval for each phase would be needed in the future. Open space for the entire development has been presented. An open space area of 34 acres of 114, would include the believed to burden this development would put on the community. Since then, Barry Township officials had sent a letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission that Hickory Pointe Phase I needs would not exceed the water capacity, requiring immediate need for a new water tower. A contribution from the development toward system expansion could be asked for. but it has not been. Conversely, the develop­ er asked for a tax abatement in 2003. “Planning and design of the elevated tank should start when the system reaches 100 service connections, and construction completed before 150 service connections.” - Wes Knollenburg Brundage said he was required to ask for this out a public meeting, which citizens are con­ cerned about due to costs for a tower in the near future. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said the county had met its requirement, by tabling the request for six months and asking the township to address the issues. He said water and sewer issues should be which has an ordinance covering the proce­ dures be followed. order for water or sewer service to be hooked up, which would help pay for the system. If apartments were hooked up, the authority or landlord would build in the cost as part of the rent The rest of the PUD project could be delayed a long time before another phase could be built however, while awaiting ade­ quate water and sewer facilities to service the units. McManus said the Drain Commissioner munity needs. Wes Knollenberg of Delton, at the July 2003 meeting, had questioned the capacity of has commented that future phases of the development would require more detailed the sewer and water systems as the utility authorities had received a letter from the Department of Environmental Quality, and utilities were continuing to be operated under stormwater plans. Detention is supposed to be sufficient for a 100-year storm. Some of the stormwater will flow toward the wetland area. Each detention a temporary permit. Knollenberg said there area will be added as the phases progress. Pierce Cedar Creek plans prescribed burn in April Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is planning a prescribed burn, a fire intentionally ignited under a strict set of weather and site condi­ tions to retsore prairie grasslands. The tentative date for the bum is Monday, April 5. Alternate dates are April 6. 7, 12, 13 or 14. The bum will take place at 9 a.m. on the first date with suitable weather condi­ tions. Volunteers are needed to help manage the bum to prevent it from spreading to the forest Trained professionals will be on-hand to assist the volunteers, striving to restore their prairie grasslands and is inviting resi­ dents to participate in a prescribed bum. Volunteers are required to attend a manda­ tory fire safety workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. Volunteers do not have to be avail­ able for all the alternative dates to sign up. For more information or to sign up. call Jen Howell at (269) 721-3819. Prescribed burning is regarded as a valu­ able management tool for maintaining and enhance the community. Although not currently planned, deeding such land to the city so the developer is not responsible for liability could be considered. Liability concern was also a primary reason not to provide play ground equipment, phases, or the nature trail in the wetlands, and/or to the sidewalks, or county road sys­ It was suggested during discussion, each household would usually be assessed a fee in development that would complement com­ the overall project. Planning Commissioner Bill Stough urged the developer to have a recreational plan, or to designate some land for public* use to not resolved. Alden at the February meeting said he was disappointed that an administrative review occurred with Barry Township officials with­ still somewhat confused about the steps required in the approval process al the February meeting after the request was post­ poned. They bad met some of the specifica­ Commission.. Brundage exptessed a willingness to work with officials and the community to create a Robinson. Until the future phases of the property are developed, they would be available for use as recreation and picnic grounds. No park space for the community at large was designated in including in Plase I, by Brundage's attorney, Cynthia Ortega. An effort was made to have an open space plan for the entire plan, but also to allocate some space for each Phase. Stough said open space pathways uniting various phases was asked for, but Phase I did not seem to be inte­ brought to the authority that deals with those matters, or addressed at the township level, applicant to address the adjustments still asked for Feb. 23 by the Planning be undeclared wetland (by the MDEQ) to the east side of the property. The possibility that the wetland could be designated as a part of the county drain sys­ tem was mentioned. A 50-foot buffer around tne wetland is to be planted in prairie grass and wildflowers. Trails are planned around the edge of the wetlands, although the east side of the wet­ land is bounded by property owned by Patty for an MSHDA contract. Supposedly $50,000 has been set aside toward a future tower, and the telephone company has set aside land for a tower for the expansion of the water system. Whether the extra housing units would exceed the sewer threshold imposed by the DEQ was uncertain. Commissioner Jim Alden suggested in 2003 an ad valorem tax could be needed if the sewer debt service is required to go ahead. Each phase is approved for a period of one year, and is generally to be completed within that time period. The applicant and representatives were tions. but others remained unaddressed. McManus said he would work with the east, and filtered through the soils of the detention areas, as a part of the larger water­ shed. Detention areas are not expected to require fencing. The MDOT has said it would authorize a driveway permit for Phase 1. McManus said the MDOT has plans around 2007 for three lanes on M-43 perhaps as far as from Pine or Delton Road to Bush Street or Sprague Road, with which an enhancing fire-dependent ecosystems. Prior to widespread European settlement in Michigan, fires were routinely ignited by Native Americans and by lightning strikes. Fires have largely been suppressed in the local landscape for nearly 200 years in order to protect homes, crops and cities. As a result, Michigan's prairies, wetlands, woodlands and other fire dependant ecosystems have been degraded. In the absence of fire, many non­ native. fire-intolerant plant species out-com­ peted the native, fire-adapted plant species. Consequently, natural areas have frequently become thickets of noxious shrubs and weeds with little biodiversity. Prescribed bums in prairies give a compet­ itive advantage to native, warm season grass­ es and wildflowers by controlling invasive and non-native plant species. Fire supports diverse, native plant communities and enables wildlife communities to thrive in nat­ ural areas. grated with the rest, as a complete system or to demonstrate coomhuiity enhancement. Perhaps a trail to conflict to each of the later tem could accomplish that, Stough suggest­ ed. Some things asked for in the PUD ordi­ nance are planned, although not all things mentioned were being specifically asked for, although more amenities were wanted by commissioners. Designating a trail for enjoyment of the wetlands, its wildlife and plant life would be a suitable use for open space, applicant rep­ resentatives believed. Mowing some of the open space to make it walkable would be an improvement. Stough suggested that a donation of the wetlands to the Land Conservancy could actually enhance the value of the PUD and the value of residential property within it. Open space for Phase I was counted as that around the buildings by the project spokes­ men. A defined play area for the apartments in Phase I was indicated, but without play­ ground equipment. A landscaping plan was also asked for, in addition to screening from private lands around the perimeter of the PUD, or between different kinds of housing in the develop­ ment. Skywam training set for March 16 The National Weather Service’s annual Skywam training session is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at the opera­ tions center in the lower level of Barry County e-911 central dispatch, 2600 Nashville Highway in Hastings. Mike Heathfield, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, will conduct the session. The presentation will include severe weather reporting procedures to the NWS, videos of actual events, photos of how to recognize what's happening and what being seen, what to expect from severe weather that’s been spotted, identifying and report­ ing damage, national weather service prod­ ucts and an overview of the NWS office in Grand Rapids. "What you would actually be acquiring is a vast knowledge of severe weather recogni­ tion and how it impacts you,** said Dave McIntyre, public information officer. Barry County Emergency Management “Using a combination of weather observations, Nexrad Doppler radar, and your reports, you could make the difference between the NWS issuing severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings for our community.” The Thornapple Student Council presented checks to (center, middle row) Steve Reid from Love, Inc. and Sandi Drummond and Stephanie Fekkes from Green Gables and to the Barry County United Way. Green Gables will open at the end of the month by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The deadline for opening the Green Gables domestic violence shelter in Barry County is March 31 and Sandy Drummond, executive director, says she's getting excited. “We know that the need exists and we are hearing from families who-are waiting for our doors to open,” she says. The process of securing this shelter for women and children has been a difficult one, but many contributions from organizations and individuals have helped make the open­ ing date a reality. A donation by Thompple Kellogg High School students in December from fund-rais­ ing by has been pleasant addition. TK student council representatives presented a check for $3,000 to Green Gables, along with a dona­ tion to Love, Inc. and Barry County United Way from the holiday spirit fund-raising cam­ paign just before the Christmas holiday. Thornapple Kellogg Student Council advi­ sor Joanne Boyer says, “The student council is happy to help community organizations and we hope that Green Gables has a great start.” When the Irving Township Board heard about the size of the student donation, the trustees decided to raise the amount it had contracted to match $3,000. Irving bad already contracted, as had other municipali­ ties in the county, a payment of $2,000. The Hastings Kiwanis Club also donated smoke detectors to be used at the new facili­ ty Contests are few in area village elections Monday J-Ad Graphics News Service The villages of Freeport. Middleville, Woodland, Nashville and Lake Odessa will have elections for local officers Monday, March 8. There won’t be many contests. and it a few cases there are more open seats than candi­ dates. Appointments at a later date will fill those posts if there aren’t enough write-in votes to settle the matter. The polls at all five villages will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The following is a rundown of each of the area villages and their elections and candi­ dates: Middleville The Middleville Village Council will be up to its full membership following the election next Monday. March 8. David Newman, who was appointed to fill a trustee’s opening when Bill Kenyon moved out of the village, is running to fill the remaining two years of Kenyon’s term. Running for two of the three seats for fouryear terms are incumbents Floyd Bray and Dorothy Corson. Bill Nesbitt, who previously served on council, is running for the other four-year term. The only contest on the village ballot will be between incumbent Village President Lon Myers and perennial challenger Robert Klinge. Myers said. “It is an exciting time to serve on the council. I am looking forward to com­ pleting work we have begun on the down­ town blueprint.” Klinge said he would like to see the Downtown Development Authority and the Local Development Authority work together to attract new retail to community. “We need new businesses to keep young people in the community,” he commented. Myers has lived in the community for more than 50 years, with Klinge living in the area for 41. Myers is employed at Bradford White. Klinge owns Bob’s Small Engine Repair. Nashville Incumbent Frank Dunham is running unop­ posed Monday for another term as village president, but there are only three candidates for four trustee seats on the Nashville Village Council. Incumbent Trustee Angela Seaton, who was appointed to replace Ralph Kirk when he resigned from the council last year, has put in a bid for one of two one;^ar trustee seats. Mike Callton has bid on the other. Incumbent Trustees Ron Bracy and Mary Coll both will be seeking one of the three, two-year year seats available on the council. The third two-year seat will be filled by appointment when President Pro Tern Steve Wheeler’s term ends April 1. Freeport There will be familiar names on the ballot here, but there are still two positions without candidates. The openings are for two-year council positions, and anyone wanting to fill them as write-ins may contact Village Clerk Yvonne Aspinall for more information. Write-in can­ didates must file by Friday, March 5. The only contest in Freeport is for the pres­ ident’s position, for which incumbent Timothy Fish and challenger Jerry Misko wiii vie. Misko said, “I had 32 years with the feder­ al government I will bring good manage­ ment, financial skills and I understand the maintenance and upkeep of buildings. In Freeport the waler system continues to be one need. We also need to work on streets and sewers. But this is a time when we have very little money.” Fish has served as president and during the last two years has brought the water system and other village services to the forefront of the council’s business. Misko said he likes the small community where everyone is friendly and don’t “put on airs." He noted that he decided to run when he believed that Fish would not be seeking re­ election. Running for the three, four-year positions are incumbents Lyle Blough and Lani Forbes, along with Renee Wierckz. who was appoint­ ed to a position on the council. Bruce Steams is the only candidate who filed for one of the three, two-year terms. Dorothy Kelly is the only candidate for the treasurer’s position and Aspinall is running unopposed for the clerk’s job. The offices of the Village of Freeport are open Mondays from 3 until 6 p.m. When the office is closed, call (616) 765-3808 and Aspinall will return the call as soon as possi­ ble. Lake Odessa There will be no contests in the Lake Odessa Village election Monday, March 8. Lake Odessa candidates who are running without opposition are Village President Karen Banks and Pat Lake, Jerry Engle and Charles Jaquays for the three trustee seats. Lake is an incumbent and Engie was appointed last spring to fill the seat vacated by Banks when she took over the position of vil­ lage president after the resignation of Randy Klein. Engle has served on the council for 20 years, beginning in the 1980s. He lost his seat in the 2000 election when Klein was elected president Jaquays ran unsuccessfully in 2000. Geraldine Forsberg is running for re-elec­ tion as village clerk and Terry Cappon as treasurer. Keith Burnside chose to not run for re-election as a trustee. Suzanne Johnson, who has been treasurer for 26 years, also chose not to seek re-election. Woodland In Woodland, the uncontested candidates for two-year terms are Lester Forman for pres­ ident and Trisha Duits for clerk. The uncon­ tested four-year trustee candidates are Richard Denker, Lauric Duits and Ron Martin. I » �Page 4 — Thursday, March 4,2004 — The Hastings Banner Union has lost a lot at Hastings Manufacturing We should’ve paid attention to Ross Perot To the editor: I have been thinking about all the jobs that have been going out of our country lately, from Greenville. Grand Rapids. Battle Creek. Detroit and all over Michigan. I remember a man who ran for president in 1992 and 1996 and told us if we didn't pay attention to who we voted for, we would hear “a giant sucking sound” from south of the border, with jobs going overseas to Mexico, and now to China and beyond. His name was Ross Perot, and he sure was right. He sold his company to General Motors, which now. like many others, is clos­ ing plants, downsizing and shipping jobs overseas. President George W. Bush and his entourage are telling us now that jobs are picking up, but what’s really happening is that jobs that once paid $14 to $15 an hour are being replaced by jobs that pay $7 per hour Bush has been saying millions of dollars for job training is the answer. Training for what jobs? 1 didn't realize it took much train­ ing to work at fast-food joints. All our milling mills have moved overseas. We can’t sell our wool. Just try to buy any clothing at Wal-Mart. Target or Kmart that's made in the USA. This even applies to auto parts. I have never seen a Republican, whether president, congressman, senator or state rep­ resentative in office, who has done anything to help the working man or working woman. I am 78 years old, and I've lost my insurance and some of my pension since our plant was closed and the union was broken. And now our company's products are manufactured overseas by people who work for $2.46 an hour. There are those who tell us, "Let us advise you on how to invest your money.” If I was so smart. I’d borrow more at the current low interest rates and invest it myself. If these people are so good with money, they would­ n't have to work by trying to coax me into investing. And another thing — Our township and county officers have part-time jobs and they get pensions and health care benefits, which is better than a lot of other folks working full time. These officials did it for themselves. William Christie, Hastings Wrong charge in tragic crash To the editor, In response to the three ladies who wrote a letter in last week’s Banner: I find it incomprehensible that these women believe Cory Schut should be charged with murder for his part Jamie Reurink’s death just because he was driving on a sus­ pended license. I really hate to think that if this is the case, the cards they carry in their purses are licenses to kill. Think about it I also live and pay taxes in Michigan and expect that the laws of this state to be enforced. It sickens me to know that my tax money is going to charge a man for the wrong crime. He should be charged and sentenced for driving on a suspended license. That is the crime he committed, that should be the consequence for his action. I will not condescend myself to reply to one woman's comment about apples falling from trees. How rude. My condolences are with both families and friends of this unfortunate situation. It is a great relief to read that this young girl will be spending eternity in Heaven. Ron Slagel, Hastings Correction: A story in last week's Butner about local reaction to the film “The Passion of the Christ” incorrectly identified Andrew Kulhanek as the manager in training at Hastings 4 Cinema. The manager actually is Courtney Hallifax. To the editor: When I started at Hastings Manufacturing in 1983, the owners. Steve. Mark and Andy Johnsons' salary each was about $60,000 per year, plus bonus. The union had just lost $1.50-plus an hour, and it was agreed that in exchange the company would not move out. Shortly thereafter, the company moved some filter operations (mainly assembly) to Yankton. S.D. and shipping operations to Knoxville, Tenn. Then semi-finished rings were shipped to Mexico to be finished. When the first contract of my HMC employment came up on Jan. 31.1985, it was bitter cold and we were on strike for maybe five to six weeks and settled for a nickel an hour raise in wages, which I'm sure was more than made up for in other concessions. From here we went to implementation of a two-tier wage system, with other concessions and subsequent extensions of the implemen­ tation. The filter division was sold and shipping was brought back. Apparently Yankton and Knoxville didn’t work out as expected. I don't recall anything one way or another about Mexico. I recall an article I believe was in the Grand Rapids Press in the 1990s that proclaimed the top 20 CEOs’ salaries in the area. Mark and Andy Johnson were rated numbers 19 and 20, and Steve had retired. At that time their pay was about $250,000 a year, plus bonus. Take into consideration this is a small factory of 300 to 350 employees, compared to the likes of the Big Three automaker and Steelcase and such, all with thousands of employees. Union losses as I recall them since my employment began more than 20 years ago at Hastings Manufaturing include jobs, wages (two tier), cost of living adjustments, holiday (Good Friday), holiday (auached to July 4th) holiday (attached to Memorial Day), vacation (one week), vacation pay (was based on per­ centage of annual gross, more time/larger per­ centage). pension, insurance benefits. 30 and out retirement and the individual incentiv • program. We were sent to a recent mandatory meet­ ing in which they proclaimed they had to drop out of the stock exchange to save money and reduce accountability (can you say “Enron”?) to purchase a company in Canada. Salary personnel were taken to a meeting and told to take one day off a month without pay, in effect a 5% salary reduction. The com­ pany also would no longer contribute to the 401k retirement program. Salaried personnel are laid off or fired, with other salaried personnel expected to assume their responsibilities along with their own with no salary increase, causing two peoples* jobs for the price of one or less. This is based on hearsay and observation, but it is essentially true. For clarification, the two-tier wage system implemented by Hastings Manufacturing started new (junior) employees at $3 per hour less than the wages of senior employees on the same job, but with no chance of receiving senior wages. This disparity created a divi­ sion in the union ranks to be taken advantage of by the company. Now many of the seniors have retired or quit and the juniors are the majority. The disparity is down to about $1.50 an hour now. This brings us up to the present sugar coat­ ed "new contract" described on the front page of the Hastings BannerFeb. 19, which I still see as another extension of the implementa­ tion. As I look at the economic package, this is my interpretation: • Medical coverage — added annual extra Snowmobile tragedy was an accident To the editor: Does anyone feet that Corey Schut intendldd to kill someone on the day of the tragic truck-snowmobile accident on Bass Road? It was regarded as just that, an accident, until some of Barry County’s finest decided to charge Cory with second-degree murder. Why? Because, be was driving without a license. Apparently these perfect individuals do not have any regrets about decisions they made in their past I wonder that if laws were like they are today, when they were young people, maybe their lives would have been different It was my i ' “ >g that * - ■ -hadCory was denied. Unfortunately, most people are uneducated about what really happens when one loses their driver's license from OUIL (drunken driving). Once one loses a license, it is next to impossible to acquire one, even if one has followed the proper steps necessary. Then the Secretary of State, will find some stupid reason for denial. Would people feel differently if the driver had been distracted by a cell phone conversa­ tion, or kids crying in the back seat? I have seen the way these people drive. What a pity that today's society has to point Fingers. Whatever happened to simply, "It was an accident?” Sharon Sixbeny, wrnrn-nr----------- Mnuuu here are the rules: » J Q Kncyfr Yjotir Legislators: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. U.S. Senate Debbie' Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. The requirements are: 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, • M letters must be signed by the writer, with aodress and phone number provided for verification. AN that will be printed is -Jie writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wiH be withheld at the phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ U.S. Congress lished. All letters are subject to editing lor style, grammar and sense. Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress be accepted. and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. •Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Re-enactors got raw deal Tb the editor: I was disgusted when I read the article about the Civil War re-enactment being can­ celed at Chartton Park. The park feels it has made a legitimate request to charge the re-enactors a 'camping Who could possibly think it acceptable to charge an actor a fee for putting on a show? These people have invested many hours and a Jot of money to provide a historical show for the benefit of those who want to see it They deserve to be paid for their time and Ken Neil, chairman of the JParks and Recreation Commission, said the fee was a way to make it a more profitable event I would like to know what profit they plan to have after a season without the event that the park has become known for. I thank the Banner for providing a list of other areas my family and I may see a Civil War re-enactment. Allison Zink, Hastings tative. editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ pay • Prescription drug co-pay is up about 500%. • In the case of a layoff, all insurance ben­ efits discontinue after three months, down 50%. • A new benefit: Two personal days. • Elimination of the SUB Plan and its dis­ persal yet to be seen. A benefit gone. • Listed: "401k and profit sharing,” but there is no profit sharing! The 401k now elim­ inates company contributions and match for one year, a loss of 3 to 4.25% (depending on employee contributions) of annual gross plus the possible interest. • Wages: Elimination of two labor grades, 1 and 5 of 6. 1 which had no application, and 5. which was the highest under skilled trades. Now labor grades 1,2 and 3 are factory, 4 is skilled trades. Senior employees will not get a raise until junior employees of the same labor grade catch up. All employees have not had a pay raise for two years, and senior employees will not get a pay raise for the next five years either, seven years without a pay raise for sen­ ior employees. Senior employees will retain their pay rate unless they bid on a higher paying position. Lump sum payout is less than but close to one week's pay at labor grade 1, scheduled for July 5 and each July thereafter for remain­ ing contract, unless renegotiated. There will be a re-opener in June of 2005, 2006,2007 and 2008 to discuss and/or rene­ gotiate all this and more. Greg Reaser, Local 138. Hastings ensc bRgl frutHl tried ip M. his Write Us A Letter cost $350 single, $700 family. Only advan­ tage is an office visit $25 out of pocket co­ IHchigsn legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhoiz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhoiz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. SnowmobHers disregard land To the editor: It is a shame that some people seem to have such a shallow disregard for our land and property. Within this past month, we have seen snowmobiles cross our front yard on Kiser Road here in Middleville. We also have had our mailboxes taken out by people on these vehicles and smashed beyond repair. It's too bad there are a few people out there who who have such little respect for others and have so much time on their hands to destroy things. Neva Aicken, Middleville Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Banner What about‘Passion of Chrisf film? duced by Mel Gibson, is getting lots of attention. If you’ve seen Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 the movie, what is your opinion of it? If you haven’t, are you plan­ pumhKibr.. Hasting* Banner, Inc. The new movie'The Passion of the Christ,” directed and pro­ ning to? Why or why not? A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frodwte Jacoba Preaident Vtoa Praaidart •NEWSROOMDsvid T. foung (EtStor) Berne GBwtt (tseietenr Bfcr) Helen Mudry Pstride Johns Bratt Bremer RutnZschsry Jorica Smith, Hastings: Stephanie Syne, Hastings: Shelley Fisk, Hastings: Rosanna Ortega, Hastings: BUI MiBer, Hastings: Toni Blay, “I haven't seen the movir yet, but I am plan­ ning to because it is so “Yes, I saw the movie and it is the closest to the Bible and what really hap­ pened. 1 was very moved “I am planning to see this movie because I am a Christian and I think it is important to understand how Christ suffered for “I understand better now how Jesus suffered for us and how terrible it was for him. It changed how I think about the Bible.” “I am not planning on going to the movie “I saw the movie and I think it was a very truthful portrayal. It revealed how truly barbaric some people were at that time." controversial I want to sec it for myself." by it.” us." because I have seen sever­ al different passion plays and they are really intense. 1 think the movie might be too gory." Middleville: Sendra Porwetto Susen Tomer, CeStyRustor Merrie Westover •ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT* CMM aw wapM sm, smgl> F«w MO ua. u sso (MIL. savswa es ue. to Scott Ommen Roee Heaton Den Buerge Jonsffwn Jecobe S27 per year In adfoNng courttoa S29 par year aiaawhara POSTMASTER Sand adfrana changea to: P.O. ta B HaaBnp.UI 4006*4802 Second Oaaa Poatoge Paid at Haaangt. Ml 48068 �The Hwang, Benner - Thuraday. March 4.2004 - Page 5 I// Ml/ OpilliOH ■ Rescind the fees for Civil War re-enactors The Berry County Part* and Recreation Commi**ion » recent decision to charge visiting re-enacton a fee to participate in the annual Civil War muster this summer at Chariton Part is a bad idea, and it deserves immediate review. Chariton Park Director Dr. George W. Shannon and the commis­ sion certainly have the right to charge a S10 camping fee, a move they say will help defray the park's costs for putting on the event However, in the process, they have managed to anger Civil War reenacton enough io prompt them to cancel their performance for 2004. There shouldn't be any problem with Chariton Park trying to find ways to raise funds. The park is an attraction that costs money to operate and if we are to continue to maintain this special tum-of-thecentury attraction, money is necessary. The question is about where the funds come from. Should they ask more from the unending pub­ lic? Should they work to increase attendance? Or should they ask contributions from the people who put on the very events they use to drew public attendance? That’s why you need to be very carefill about who you put on the Paries and Rec Commission. You need people with vision, marketing experience and a love of history to get a better appreciation for main*»ining a vital operation. I don't dunk you need three county commissioners. * planning commissioner, the drain comtnisiioner and a representative from the Road Commission trumping a minor­ ity of volunteer tvaprearatatives. For years local groups have been discussing the tourism industry and its possibility for growth in the county. One of our biggest tourist sanctions is Chariton Park, but have we really tried to market this special attraction? There are more than one million people living within a 30-mile radius of the park. Instead of looking for a small contribution from special event participants and risk losing the event, it's better to try to increase attendance for the event, which will increase total revenue. Chariton Park already has enjoyed more than a decade of finan­ cial support countywide after voters approved a quarter of a mill tax levy. Ttm doesn't pay all of the bills, but it's a solid foundation to start from. The park also received a nice Christmas present at the end of the last year when the Barry County Board of Commissioners decided to use whatever year-end surplus from their recent tax rale increase to help pay for repair* at the naisrnm What Shannon and the Paries and Recreation Commisrinn did by charging a fee io re-enactors may have lost Chariton Park a special event that as of thia summer would have been their 17th consecutive year. The re-enactors, many of them teacher* and workaday people who are also history buffs, don't bring their talents Io Chariton Park to make money. They come lo perform, for the camaraderie and the personal enjoyment of being part of a huge historical production. Yes, they are weekend warrior*, but they're providing a service that feel obligated Io help offset some of the expenses the park incurs. But it appears this group was insulted for being asked unilateral­ ly to pay for the privilege of putting on the show. Apparently, these Civil War re-enactors are allowed to do their things almost every­ where else, except at Gettysburg. It all comes down to a decision that might jeopardize the special events Chariton Park has worked for years to build. We surely don't want to lore the events over fees, which could be replaced with increased attendance The most important responsibility the Parks and Recreation Commission has is to provide attractions for tourism while at the same time providing an educational tool for future generations. This mission is not well served by assessing a fee to performers and event participant*. The Chariton Park and the Parks and Recreation Commission should step back, realize the error they've made and return to tut policy of yesteryear. They should do it before other attractions think about terminating their commitmenu as well And I almost forgot.. A lost opportunity to save tax money Punishment must fit the actual crime To the editor: This letter is in regards to the tragic snow­ mobile accident that occurred Jan. 27 on Bass Road. First. I would like to let you know I am speaking from knowledge from reading the police report. It is obvious that there are many conflicting stories about the accident and a lot of untruthful things are being said. If you would like to know the facts, police reports are public records and is available at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Before you speak or write to any newspaper, you should know the facts first The only role that Coty Schut played in Jamie Ruerink's death was getting behind the very young. We also dole out punishment to fit the crime. Murder, intention, conspiracy, in this care, I think not! I loo hope justice pre­ vails and that prosecutors who are in an elec­ tion year areal jest trying lo further their careers by coming down hard on unlicensed driven. I also pay taxes' in Michigan and I am out­ wheel. Driving without a license did not cause her death. It could have happened to anyone and then it would have been excused and deemed an accident (which I think it still er as a community and ark the good Lord m guide each family through their difficult trines. I'm proud to be good friends of Cory and Kelli Schut “)• Not stopping at a toed and looking both ways for oncoming traffic is a basic rule, which we teach our children when they are The Barry County Board of Commissioners several weeks ago came within one vole of halting or at least delaying a payment of per diems for commissinners to attend conferences and conventions. It was a real ahame. Tom Wing, usually a careful spender of the public's money, suf­ fered a lapse in judgment by voting to allow per diems for going to the Feb. 12-13 Michigan Association of Counties conference in Leasing. If he trad voted no, it would have been a 4-3 vote for the $30 half day and $75 full day payments. Four vote* doe* not constitute a majority of an eight-member board. Five votes were needed for passage The cornmissianer* then would have had lo dunk it over for a least another two weeks and vole again, or just drop it The County Board is one of the very few (if not the only) gov­ ernmental units that spends public funds just lo show up st a work­ shop or conference. Such per diems are not allowed for area school board member* or city council or village council member*. I cant imagine what make* our county commissioners so special that they have to be the only exception lo the rale. Our tax dollar* are precious and should be spent more wisely. raged that my tax dollars are being used to emotionally and financially rape a young family. Furthermore, to attack the grandpar­ ents for standing behind their own and oppos­ ing the unjust charges are a crime in itself. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. I would like all the people to come togeth­ Tami VhnAndaL Gun Lake SPECIAL OF THE WEEK - Fred Jacata, vice president, J-Ad Graphics doesn't really hurt their pocket books, and we might even make them Let’s separate ct in- from school DearsdMr. 1 was right I voted “no" on the community rrasrr both What happens in school is one thing And if week in the Banner. I 'n (lad I did. See. I tai a hunch that this 'community nraarc* was going to be nothing more than a way to get a new pool for the high school Apparently that was the care. For s family to pay $300 for a membership in this 'community center,* then lo be lold they cannot go as a family because one of the family yes punishment Is expected. However, this so called 'oommunily center* should be a sepanae entity from the school And families that pay the membership should not have lo leave someone home because of trouble st achooL . Michael Mills. Hastings The Book is better than the movie Two hours of intense brutality. Over and over again, rods and whips struck Jess'* as the crowd called for vengeance that the Roman soldiers were all loo willing to provide. Watching Mel Gibaon's “The Passion of the Christ" was exhausting This is a powerful movie that bolds your attention, even when you want to look away. Is the movie BIMical? For the most part, yes. Gibson sticks dose to the Scripcures, drawing from all four of the Gospels. Since this is a twohour movie, he inserts scenes that are not found in the New Testament. These, however, do not detract from the overall story. Is this movie realistic? Fm not so sure. First of all, the beating Jesus received was more than a man could have endured. When die Roman soldiers flog him, an act that Pilate hopes win satisfy the crowd's appetite, the sol­ diers first use whips. Soon, Jesus foils on the ground and the beatings slop. Then a bloody Jesus slowly pulls himself upright, allowing the soldiers an opportunity to inflict more pain. They switch implements, using whips embed­ ded with metal hooks. Demonstrating their destructive nature, a Roman soldier slaps a table and pulls out a chunk of wood. Then he and a colleague, with all their strength, uae these hor­ rible whips on Jesus' back. I didn't count bow many lashes Jesus received. It was certainly more than a mortal could endure, for whips with such hooks would have, after just a few stokes, ripped out a man's riba and backbone. 1 was left to wonder if the Jesus who suffered in Gibson's movie wasn't more divine than human, a belief known as “Docetism." The Docetisu de-emphasized the humanity of Jesus, a theology labeled a heresy by the early church. Traditional Christian undemanding is that if Jesus were only divine, his suffering would have btde meaning for mortals. In a strange way. I found myself breathing easier once Jesus was on the cross, knowing that his suffering was soon to be over. However, in actuality, death on the cross was terrible because it was so slow as the victim struggled to breath. Cinematically, such a dea± would bold less interest because of its lack of action, which is perhaps why Gibson's emphasized Jesus' suffer­ ing prior to the crucifixion more than the cross itself. Though I did not find the movie anti-Semitic, 1 think Gibson could have done a better job of portraying the Jewish priests and the crowd. The priests spewed to be one dimensional psy­ chopaths, hardly the type to incite a riot If we're to believe, as the church leaches, that all human­ «y is responsitJe for Jesus* dr sth, ■ more realis­ tic portrayal of the priests and crowd could have left tboae watching die movie Ion over bow we might have responded lo the sttuaticn. taararl, I couldn't help but lo be angty with the aoidien who canted out the sentence. with the priest who tramped up the charges, and with the crowd who encouraged Pilsae go against bis conscience and seerence Jesus lo death. Each year in the streets of San Antonio, thou­ sands cf people gather to re-enact the events finm 2000 years ago. Someone plays Jesus, car­ tying the Croat. m others in the role of Roman c-nturions clear the crowds and push Jesus ferwmd with the lash of a whip. During one such reenactment, a young boy with tears in his eyes broke free from his mother's band and charged one of the soldier*, kicking him in the thin while yelling for than to leave his Jesus alone. Having welched "The Passion,” I know how the boy feh. WiH people be brought into a relationship with Christ, as we hope, or win the movie con­ tinue to desensitize us to violence as other movies have done? Only time will tell. "The Passion" does, however, provide us with a graphic understanding of Jesus' death. When Jesus told would be disciples they'd have to pick up their cross and ft^low him, they knew what it meant. The Romans employed the cross as a way to maintain control and those living in first century Palestine had witnessed enemies of Rome wither in agony upon the "awful tree." Picking up one's cross emphasized the price one might have to pay to be a disciple. The Protestant understanding of the resurrec­ tion transforming that "awful tree" into the "wondrous cross" led to a sanitization of the cross by removing Jesus and leaving it bare. The empty cross reminds us that death is not the final word. Yet, we still need to be reminded of the price our Savior paid and the cost of disci­ pleship. Here, “The Passion" provides insight It's a powerful movie. But then, the script with which Gibson worked has had the power to change lives for 2000 years. My advice to the squeamish — skip the movie and read the Book. Pastor Jeff Garrison, First Presbyterian Church. Hastings What are we fighting for? £AVIH Zl/z ronr/s Irctcl to Th the adtart I am writing to report a crime — the theft of freedom of political expsrssion. Until recently. 1 had two signs hr my front yard in Hastings. One promoted Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich for pmidem, the other said. “Support our troops — bring them home." Both of the signs have been stolen. 1 doubt it was the Kucinich sign the thief was really after. Hardly anyone knows who he is, and I don’t think he presents much of a political threat to any presidential candidate of any party. I suspect that what offended someone and prompted the larceny was the radical idea that bringing our troops home would be one way to support them, by raving their live*. The Bush Administration's chief justifica­ tion* for starting the war in Iraq a year ago were dearly it tad as “weapons of mass destruction- and “Iraq supporting terrorism." Both since then have been shown to be lie*. So now the justification is the notion that removal of Saddam Hussein win allow free­ dom to grow in Iraq. My guess is that this thief is a supporter of the war. It is ironic indeed that he or she i* opposed to my freedom of political expres­ sion while buying into the president's line about sacrificing the lives of American men and women for Iraqi freedoms. Mike Johnson, Hastings Cnum Still's’ NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, March 11,1004 • 7 jmr. HOM TOWNSHIP HALL at 5467 8. M-43 Hwy. There wG be • PuMc Hearing of too Hopa Tourafop Planning OommMon to corwtoer toe toftowtag mMtoffs): An wwBoMton by WMmb MB of P.O. Boe 244, Delton, Ml 48046, tor a BpooM iMfateon Use al toM porttan of a parcel fated on Woods TM Rd. tor riparian acoooa to toe take by 5 back tots aa Wowed and defined by toe Hope Tbwnahip Zoning Ordtoenoe. Thte property la tooetod adja­ cent on too esat aide at 97 Woods Trel Rd.. DeSon 46046. The appfcafon. legal description, zoning onSnanoe and zoning maps may bo vfared during regdar buatoeae hour* on Wednesday, • aun. to 12 noon and 1r16 pm. to 3 pm., M toe Hope Townehip Hal tocatod at 5463 8. M-43 The dertc wM aooapt wrtton oommanto by mol or during regular buemeoc hours in regard to too above request up to toe tone of too pubic hearing. The Hope Tbwnahip Planning Consnlaaton and Tbwnahip Board reoorvo too ilgl4 to make changes In too abovo^nonbonod proposed appIcoSon at too pubic hearing. Hope Townehip wM provide too nooeooary reooonsbte auxflary aids and services, such as sign* er* tor mo neenng wnpavoo ano auon tepee or preweo mewnw ouvig oonauereo • ww noonng. to too indMduals eHto dteabMoo at too hooring upon tore (5) day* noSoo to too Hope Tbwnenip Cleric IndMduMa wbh dtaobMoe requiring auxflary tide or aorviooe ahould oontoot too Hope Tbwnahip Cloric al 266-948-2464, JIm L. Carr Hops Top. Zoning ACtoniniotoalor Mt) a. IMS Hwy. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company IHHStEST PROCMKT - 30 Ynr Fixed 30 Year Fixed-Biwrckb 20 Ycrar Fixed 20 Yew Fixed - Biweekly 15 Yew Fixed IS Yew Fixed-Biweekly 7 Year Bellocvi 3 Yew ARM I Year ARM 1-800-237-2379 MMSYMB4(rnNHMSnND«fiR.MQ An >nrfr*a.v$nt Ju ta rtlOffev^a v elUL>r.t.w<u<. MntUR,<n *■»»> ■ RATE fOtHTS AKB SJOO S300 5.250 5350 4X75 4.S75 4.750 4.750 3.750 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OM OOO OM 0.00 O.On 5.5M 5347 5327 5.318 4.M72 4.9M 4.863 7.007 SAIS �Page 6 — Thursday. March 4.2004 - The Hastings Banner Betty Wealey Neil L. Buck CLARKSVILLE - Betty Wesley, age 50. of Clarksville, was called Home early Thursday morning, Feb. 26. 2004. Betty was bom in Lansing on Aug. 17, 1953 to Harold and Helen (Bailey) Jones. She had been a resident of the Clarksville area for the past 10 years after residing in SUN CITY, FLORIDA - Neil L. Buck, age 81, died at Sun City Hospital. Sun City, Florida, on Jan. 20.2004. He was boro March 3, 1922 in Hastings, the son of Earl and Emma Buck. He was raised in Florida and Michigan and graduated from Hastings High School and served in the U.S Navy during WWII. He retired from Parker-Hannatbon, Otsego in 1985, returning to settle in Ruskin, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daugh­ ters, Dawn (Michael) Loftus of Hastings; Marilyn Merrit of Ruskin, Florida; a son, John Raulslon of Otsego; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; nieces and Grand Rapids for many years. Betty is survived by her husband, Joseph Mason; children, Raymond (Marsha) Wesley. Sherrie (Jim) Mason, and Amanda Mason; grandchildren, Renee, Sara, and Raymood Tyler; sisters, Karen (Ron) Allen. Diane (Mike) Tupolski. Margaret (Doug) Nabor. and Nora (Mark) Nardin; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister. Christine Carpenter. A memorial service was held on Saturday. Feb. 28. 2004 at the Koops Memorial Chapel Frank K. Weinbrecht HASTINGS - Frank K Weinbrecht, age 82. died unexpectedly on Sunday. Feb. 29, 2004 at his residence in Hastings. Frank was boro March 9, 1921 in T-ne Haute. Indiana, the son of Albert and Amelia (Standau) Weinbrecht He attended Terre Haute schools, graduating from Garfield High School in 1939. Following graduation, he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad then became interested in farming. He became a truck farmer in Terre Haute. Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force on Sept 10, 1942. He served with the 500th AU Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida Air Force navigator training was at Selma Field. Louisiana. He received his com­ mission Aug. 29,1945. Frank received the Asistic-Pacific Preceding him in death were his twin daughter. Diane Buck and brother. Bernard E. Buck of Jackson. Interment will take place at a later time. in Clarksville. The family has suggested that manorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Fire Department or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. aign Medal. Army Occupation Medal (Japan). World War 11 Victory Medal and the Worship Together... charged March 8. 1948 in Elgin Air Force Baae, Florida with the rank of 1st Lieutenant He married Joyce Fisher Gluth of Woodland, on June 4. 1954. They moved to Barry County in July of that year. Frank enjoyed several occupations - fanner, office manager of ASC, and the Hastings Moore Lodge, lumberman, truck driver and did ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekfy schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. rtEASANTVlEW FAMILY CHUBCH 2601 Lacey Road Dowtinj. MI' 49030 Pauor. Sieve Olmnead (616) 73S-3O2I choreh pSow. non UNITED WOODLAND UNITED M-37 Soutfc st M-79, Ro. Richard 203 N. Mm. P.O. Boa 93. WoodtauLMI 44997 • 347-4061. RcvcicM Hury xiqyriDillaur, So^rr School 9:13 La Frank was a life member of Lawrence J. Barter American Legion Pen 45, Hastings, and a life member of Hastings Memorial VFW Float 5363. He served as commander of the American Legion Post, and held offices in the VFW. He also served as chairman for many areas of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Poet 45. In addition, be was chairman of the 4dt of July Veterans BIB-0007. CMi Seastary. Dehkb ST.CYBIL’S 9-JO k* Ssadoy School, 10:45 ui CATHOLIC CHURCH (•fe, 344> TunWy, TlsnWy bom 9-11:30 1O-, 12-2:30 pm. (269) 6234(37. Ssuday Sarvfe 10.30 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Or GOD all mu. Mnrwu WtnSip KMS «.m. Nanery provided Simday Eveaiaf Servico, 600 pm Werbuday aaMbea 700 pa. aac RaaBous or IJ. BMe Qrh (spaa 2 He waa preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Albert and Stanley Surviving ate his wife, Joyce Weinbrecht of Ilaatmgi; two sons, David T. Ghnh of California. Frank L (Jeri) Weinbrecht of Hastings; a daughter. Judith (Jim)Ctat of ANGLICAN CHUBCH 9:15 oju. Manual hsjar, 11500 or Ro. David T Hwtvkt 90- A memorial service win be held at a later date for Frank. Aapiaa Chwch (Owh Sjwat) Kid*> far Chriat 0 * 4 yam) A Service 6:00 puo. LAKE ODESSA -Fem H. Long, age 85. of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 29,2004. Fem was bom in Webberville on Nov. 15, 1918 to Benjamin and Ivah (Tobias) Swegles. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Roslyn) Long of Battle Creek, Terry Lee Long of Portland,OR, and Pamela (Harold) Brock of Lake Odessa; 10 grandchildren; 12 CLC (Ortfa Ufa Ooh) 3 yn. aid sad k Hgh Yoafa, Pnyer oad BMe Ft F. William Vtabeti. Director of Letasre CHUBCH or THE NAZABENE Time FeHonfap and GBACE COMMUNITY CHUBCH 1930 B. M-79 Hifhwiy. NmhviUe. Ml 49073. EMBr Dea Rowoe. (317) S32-922S. Moraiog Cilitcal, 10 WHISprin Cerent GBACE LUTHEBAN CHUBCH children; sisters, Muriel Van Riper of Webberville and Helen Blair of Fowlerville; and several nieces and nephews. Mart 7 - LOO A 10:45 a.m. Holy ABUNDANT LOT CEDAR CHEEK BIBLE band. Cheater, son, Timothy; daughter, Mary School Monday, Mach I - 700 She had retired from Oldsmobile after 28 Mort 9 - 6:00 pJL BPW; 7:00 p* of AamfaR4.NaMe.MHk 4W71 10 - 1000 Fem had been a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Lake Odessa. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 at die Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service trill be held st 11 am. on Friday, March 5 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Glendale School « 9:43 aja.; Wrnhip 1100 WMMadry Pnyw BWe 700 pua. QUIMBY UNITED HASTINGS FUST UNITED 1416-7314194 or 1-317432-1906 (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wontip 10 BABBY COUNTY 49051. (269-945-9574) ffcKft Ml 49034 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH 9273 S. Bedford Rd, Douimf. FWae 616-7214077. Pan Diane four daughters. Marilyn (Bruce McDowell) Pieroe, Evelyn, Martha (Quemen) Yoder, and Ruth (Jimmy) Hindman. The family has also been blessed with grandchildren Todd (Colene) Johnson, Jason (Nicole) Sutherland. Evan and Sarah Poole, and great-grandson. Breeden Johnson. Lloyd also greatly enjoyed the company of all his extended Brodbeck nity friends. In 1952, Lloyd and Carolyn moved to farm. Lloyd proudly cared for the land and lived by the guiding principle of leaving the Lloyd aod Carolyn retired in 1986, and have enjoyed splitting their time between Mlrhipau and Florida where Ibey alao,apent many wonderful days at Tigers baseball Lloyd served his Lad and community through service at Zion Lutheran Chinch as elder. Building Fund treasurer, secretary, council member, church treasurer, and Sunday School teacher. He was treasurer of the Woodland Board of Education, where he waked for the Lakewood merger, chairman Home in Hastings. Evoriag Nanny AniHfc « 10 ul attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1967 from Hastings High School He went on to attend Kellogg Community College. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1968 nxsTBArrnrr EMMANUEL ErtSCOTAL CHUMS (616) 945-3014. The Ro. attended Brown School, Freeport High School, and Michigan Stale University. In 1947. Lloyd married Caroline (Carolyn) Joyce Brodbeck. Together for nearly 57 years t cf Albuquerque, New WELCOMK COSNKRS CHUBCH 3143 N. Braulmr. Hwhqi Ml 49039. n«v. BobSwti Phau3474061. Knhip Smicw: SmUy. youngest child of Cart and Lena (Bustance) Brecheisen. He bad a brother. John and a sis- HASTINGS - Thomas F. Kenfield, age 55, of Hastings, died Friday. Feb. 27.2004 at Ms residence. Mr. Kenfield was bom on Dec. 19,1948 in Hastings, the son of Frank and Lenora (Few) Kenfield. Doe Brail Ptaae 269-945-9121. (Nancy) YoMh MiaimWi« Ta. BM> Qmi («u I 3-19); AM Sady - No WOODLAND - Lloyd Robert Brecheisen. age 82, of Woodland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 20M. Born Nov. 13, 1921 in Freeport. Lloyd was the 49058. (269) 945-2938 IMr: Or Neitktan! (nffipgiM, 2A) HOW MAY WE HELP TOU7 IODO ajauWoohip USD aaufaOO The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements were made by Koops Director of Chriatiaa Education; 1:13 • Smday School 9J0 am. - LIVE! IMo tie Done (Ctnra Barry County Farm Bureau, president of the Michigan Animal Breeders Coop and vice- He was also an active Justice of the Pence. Lloyd was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, and helped to build the present sanctuary. Music has been a very important part of Lloyd's life and singing was a favorite fami­ ly activity. The family has sung together at many chinch and community events. Lloyd sang with the Zion Lutheran Church Choir and loved good harmony. It is with thanksgiving that we remember the life of Lloyd and praise God for the care, concern, humor and love that he extended to all he knew. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, March 5, 2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Inter inent will take place in Woodland Memorial Park. Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Barry Community Hospice, or the Parkinson's Disease Fam^ation. • Funeral Chapel. Clifford E. Fox Sunday School, 1OJ0 im. - |~M^radAfanft!5^M-] FAITH UNITED METHOOCST church 303 Sooth Orow Smet. Delton tontip Services: IJ0 and II ojb. NASHVILLE-Mr. Jared Alan PoweU, age 56. of Nashville, died Sunday. Feb. 29.2004, at Pine Rest Christian Center in Grand WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7D0 pan. Choir rchcmol. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6 30 LIVE! Under the Mr. Powell is survived by his wife. Jeanne; daughters, Angel (Ken) Bobinac of Gaylord, Shilo Dennis of Nashville, Kisti Mathews of Battle Creek; sons. Josh Huemme of Nashville, lan McKenna of Coldwater, Eric McKenna of Lansing, Justin Powell of Massachusetts, Jacob Powell of Massachusetts; eight grandchildren: China, Stone. Arizona, Mercede, Bailey, Cody. Jacob, Rebecca; mother. Myrna (Bud) Brandt of Albion; sisters, Sandra Dexter. Aleta 9:30; Church Service 10:30 aaa. This mforttatiofi on worship service isprovidrd by Tht Hastings Banmr, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings ansa nw 945-5463. (r>. Dr let Gwmon. Pmoc 3wWy Swvicu 940 •» Wtad Wod* IMO FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings 10:10 u-OwdiScSooi: 113)4*. r-w lyiLi. Wonfep Tte 9ti>. SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. 1220. The 11 JO Service fa boadcaat THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescnpoom" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 Weever. Trudy Meade and Sharon Peck. Preceding him in death were bis aunt and Nwwj ■ provide fcr boh wmcev SnetAL EVENTS: Much 4 - unde, Mildred and Maynard Powell. Respecting family wishes, private services HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan were held. Memorial contributions may be made to HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan the Jared Alan Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. I 1 i I t NASHVILLE - Clifford E Fox, age 71. of Nashville, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away at Pennock Hospital on Tuesday, Match 2.2004. Clifford was bom in Royal Oak Township on Oct 14, 1932 to Emery and Mattie (Gulliver) Fox. He is survived by Marcia, his wife of 44 years; children, Clark (Rose) Fox, Bock Fox, and Brian Fox; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sister. Albert Fox, Maxine. Russell (Marva) Fox, Fred Fox and Lester Fox; and many other rel­ atives and friends. Clifford was preceded in death by his par­ ents; daughters. Dtaaa Harrington and Marcia Beth Fox; grandson. Jason Jay Harrington; and several brothers and sisters. A time of visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Thursday. March 4.2004 from 5 to 8 p.m. In keeping with Clifford's wishes, there will be no funeral service and cremation will take place. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. until his honorable discharge in December 1968. He was married to Mary Jane Tbffce on Dec. 21.1990.' Mr. Kenfield was employed at Hastings ne anenoea me rtasungs rree ivksdouik Church, member U-A.W., former member enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening, wild life preservation aad participating in envi­ ronmental i isue i Well known artisan creat­ ing the arches for Central School's wild life adorn miny Hastings area homes. Mr. Kenfield is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Sara Kenfield of Hmtiaga and Angela (Mike) Williams of Hastings; sons, Thomas R. Kenfield, age 13, at Hasting* *nd A*** B- Kenfield, age 11, of Hastings; stepdaughter, Sherri (DaBy Wolfe of Battle Creek; step-sons; Jomthan Olmstead of Dutton, Christopher Olmstead of Grand Rapids; former rtep-sons, Lee Ritaema of Hastings and Jason Baldwin of Hastings; six grandchildren; mother, Lenora Kenfield of Hastings; brother. Richard (Sandy) Kenfield of California , Prank (Connie) Kenfield of Hastings. Mike (Laura) Buckland of Otsego; sister, Sally (Steve) Mulder of Grand Rapids, Nancy (Dave) Chapin of Battle Creek; several nieces. Visitation will be Thursday, March 4,2004 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held at 11 aan. Friday, March 5, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home wife Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officinting. Burial wiB be at Fidler Cemetery, Carlton Township, Bany County. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Central School's Nature Garden or his children Thomas nd Alex. Home in Hastings. MIDDLE VILLE - Donald K Shipman age 90, of Middleville, formerly of Laming, waa February 24.2004 at his home. Bom May 30, 1913 in J-cksoo, Mr. Shipman moved to Gun Lake in 1970 and retired txt October 1,1971 from Fisher-Body after 40 years of service. He was a member of UA.W. Local *602. He was an active member for 35 years of Yankee Springs Bible Church in Middleville, and was a past member of North Presbyterian Church in Lansing. He was a HAM Radio operator for over 50 years. He was active with the Lake Fish Hatchery fish stocking project, and be enjoyed fishing. He was a proud member of the Lansing Township Volunteer Fire Department in it's formation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peg” in 1990, and his son. David Kin 1999. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel D. and Teri Shipman of Wayland; four grandsons, David, Jeff, Tony and Andy Shipman; two step-grandsons. Matthew (Jennifer) and Steven Ward; one step-great grandson, Nathan Ward; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, Feb. 27, in the Tiffany Funeral Home, with Pastor Merritt Johnson of Yankee Springs Bible Church officiating. Interment Deepdale Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Cerebral Palsy Association. Arrangements were Funeral Home. Lansing. I made by Tiffany �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4, 2004 - Page 7 Lenten events outlined for area GRAND RAPIDS - Ethlyn D. Dansard, age 94. formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Feb. 27, 2004 at Heather Hills Care Center in Grand Rapids. Bom Oct. 16, 1909, she was the daughter of Casper and Leona (Fix) Dickman. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Monroe and St Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio. In 1931, she married Clement Dansard of Monroe. Ethlyn was a homemaker, and member of St. Mary’s Church. Monroe, and its Altar Society. In 1993, she moved to Hastings and belonged to St. Rose of Lima Parish. She enjoyed children, music and entertain­ ing family and friends. Surviving are her daughter. Mary (John) Panfil of Hastings; sister. June Kuhns of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; sister-in-law. Carol Maurer Diekman of Monroe; son-in-law. Raymond Glowacki of Pittsboro, North Carolina; granddaughter. Martha (Brian) Burmaster and Jane (Thomas) Jemywein of Chesterfield, Ma, Therese Panfil of Raleigh, North Carolina, Anne Glowacki of San Gabriel, Calif, and Sarah (Steve) Can of Pittsboro, North Carolina; and six great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Clement, in 1999; daughter, Jane (Raymond) Glowacki in 1989; sister. Leona (Henry) Fischer in 1955; and brother, Charles Diekman in 2000. The Rite of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary's Church in Monroe on Tuesday. March 2, 2004. Reverend Charles H. Fischer, her nephew and pastor of St. Philip Parish. Battle Creek, officiated. Concelebrating was Rev. Alfred Russell, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Monroe. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. | VERMONTVILLE - Melvin Richard White, age 72, of Vermontville, died Thursday. Feb. 26, 2004. Mr. White was bom Nov. 14, 1931 in Mt. Morris. Mich, the son of Gordon William and Iva (Teets) White. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was a great horseman enjoying horse and pony pulling competitions and was a member of the Mid Michigan Horse Pulling associa­ West 9 Mile road in Orangeville is studying the history of the Episcopal Church. Each Sunday during Lent services will be at 9:30 a.m. when the congregation will be exploring the Episcopal liturgy. On Sunday, March 7, the service will come from the Book of Common Prayer of the year 1559. 1. children arc welcome to attend. A reminder: Any Lenten season event can be listed in a free calendar in the Banners by sending the name of the church, the event, date and time to Patricia Johns. J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M­ 43 Highway. Hastings, Mi. 49058. Information can also be sent via e-mail to news@j-adgraphics.com. Please put “ATTN: Patricia on the subject line. No information about events will be taken over the telephone, but information about events open to the public also can be faxed, Attn.: Patricia, to 945-5192. The deadline for each week is the Tuesday before the Thursday publication date. Information for the March 11 papers must be received by Tuesday, March 9. There is no charge for this calendar of events. Churches may also advertise for greater impact. For more information, call 945-9554 and a sales representative will provide rales. The speaker today will be Pastor Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church.On March 11 the speaker will be Pastor Timothy Oyer of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The annual series offers informal worship and fellowship for Christians from various denominations. This year’s theme is “Life Lessons from Lent." Gun Lake area The Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 West M-179 Highway has planned a special series of sermons during Lent to help those who have seen “The Passion of the Christ” understand the context of the film. Each Sunday, at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. service, the service will help people make sense of the movie. Children’s programming is available during both services. Call the church at 795-7903 for more informantion Orangeville St. Francis Episcopal Church at 11850 This is the prayer book used in the time of Shakespeare and Marlowe. Sunday school for children is provided and HHS Distinguished Alumnus nominees sought for banquet The Hastings High School Alumni Board again is asking the public to submit nomina­ tions for the 2004 Distinguished Alumnus presentation. The award will be presented at the 117th Alumni Banquet to be held Saturday, May 15 at the Hastings High School cafeteria Nominations must be typed and should include biographical information and the rea­ son why the individual is being nominated. This information could include personal char­ acter. accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organi­ zation memberships and other helpful insights. The nominee must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. April 24 is the dead­ line for submitting nominations,, which will be reviewed by the Hastings High School Alumni Board at its April meeting. Nominations can be mailed to Elsie N. Sage, president of the Hastings High School Association, 904 W. Walnut St, Hastings, 49058. Local Farm Bureau tion. He also loved deer hunting and rabbit hunt­ ing with his hunting dogs. ... He u survived by sons Brad Richard White and Blanc (Sharon) White, all of Vermontville; daughters, Judy (David) Lemon of Potterville, Jackie Janousek of Charlotte; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Eugene (Phyllis) White of Dewitt and sister Beulah MacSoud of Sterling Heights and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by granddaugh­ ter Erica White in 1998. Funeral services were held Monday. March 1, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Cnariotte. with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Further information available at Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. i Hastings The Lenten luncheon series continues today. Thursday. March 4, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 805 S. Jefferson Street. This program is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch for a freewill offering is served at noon followed by a service from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Musicians from St. Rose will pro­ vide special music each week through April | WOODLAND - Michael D. Kantne^, age 49, of Woodland, passed away Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004. Michael was bom on Feb. 19, 1955 to Marvin and Ella Kantncr. He was raised in the Woodland area and enjoyed fanning the family land, hunting, and spending time with his loved ones. He was employed at Lansing Car Assembly since 1977. Michael is survived by Gloria, his loving wife of 16 years; their children, Mitchell, Valerie, and Sara (Nick) Rodriguez; grand­ children, Adrianna and Ethan; parents, Marvin and Ella Kantner; sister, Tamara (Jim) Seyster; nieces. Amy Seyster and daughter, Arianna, and Nicole Seyster, broth­ er. Erik (Kcllie)Kantner. nieces Erika and Tawni; and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 3. 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel with Pastor George Speas officiating. Burial took place in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael's family for the education of his children. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. members meet with Michigan lawmakers Hundreds of farmers-turacd-lobbyists from across Michigan met with lawmakers Feb. 24 by taking part in Michigan Farm Bureau’s annual Lansing Legislative Seminar. The annual event provides an opportunity for one-on-one contact between legislators and working members of their districts’ agri­ cultural community. Representing the Barry County Farm Bureau this year were Jerry Somalski, Jim Bruce. Robin Bellor, Rick Lawrence and Carole Lawrence. Alongside counterparts representing every facet of Michigan's diverse agricultural econ­ omy, these local fanners discussed current agriculture-related issues with their Lansing lawmakers. Particular emphasis this year was placed on water use issues and pending reforms to the state drain code, property taxes and the potential for continued state-level cuts to ag-related budgetary items. During a brief luncheon program, MFB President Wayne H. Wood presented the orga­ nization's Silver Plow award to four Michigan lawmakers who over the past year have fought for the interests of the state’s food and fiber producers. Silver Plows this year went to Rep. Larry Julian (R-Lennon). Rep. Dale Sheltrown. (D-West Branch). Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland). and Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-Saugatuck). The luncheon also featured the presenta­ tion of the Michigan Hamess Horsemen’s Award. Larry Mallar, the group’s general manager, presented the honor to MFB President Wood in recognition of the organi­ zation’s work championing Agriculture Enhancement, a package of legislation aim­ ing to bolster the state’s horse-racing industry in the face of competition from casinos and to help support underfunded ag programs. The luncheon’s keynote speaker was Michigan Environmental Policy Advisor Dana Debel. Speaking on behalf of Governor Jennifer Granholm’s office, Debel briefed Farm Bureau members on the status of the state budget as it pertains to agriculture. Four afternoon sessions brought participat­ ing Farm Bureau members up to speed on agrelated legislative iss .es before they met with state senators and representatives during the late afternoon reception. Michigan Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farming organization, representing more than 46,000 farm families statewide. By seated bid: • 1995 Buick Regal 2dr. V-6 Auto, Air. Tilt, Cruise. AM-FM. 81.000 miles • 948-4805 Submit to Undersheriff Ford at: 1212 W. Suie St. Hastings by March 15.9AM Kennedy-Silsbee engagement told Ms. Kerry Raynxx of Augusta and Mr. Charles Kennedy of Battle Creek are pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Sarah Kennedy to Adam Silsbee. Adam is the son of Michael and Cynthia Smith of Hastings and Barney and Lori Silsbee of Nashville. Sarah is a 2000 graduate and is currently working for the post office in Richland. Adam is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently working as a tech for MAM Motor Mall in Kalamazoo. An October 2, 2004 wedding is being planned. J/ewbom Gabies GIRL, Jocelle "Joey" Paige Young, bom at Spectrum Hospital on Monday, Feb. 16, at 2:41 p.m. to Ryan and Gwen Young of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by sister Kennedi Taylor Young, 1 1/2. BOY, Zavion Isiah, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 20. 2004 at 8:17 p.m, to Sunshine Landon and Adam Twiss of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Travis lan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19, 2004 at 2:41 a.m. to Jana and Chad Livingston of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Blake Alien, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16, 2004 at 10:13 p.m. to Jason and Heather Bush of Freeport Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kylee Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11, 2004 at 9:50 p.m. to Amber Karrar and Lucas Forquer of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 3/4 inches long. BOY, Eric David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 20, 2004 at 8:20 a.m. to Kale and Juli Dipert of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 3/4 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Melia Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16, 2004 a! 8:47 pin. to Wendi and David McCausey of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Emma Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13, 2004 at 8:51 p.m. lo Sarah and Derek VanDenburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Conner Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 2004 at 8:44 ajn. to Joshua Shattuck and Melissa Bowling of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Zachary Lawrence, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2004 at 10:54 a.m. to Scott and Martha Chipman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Well be so at the Wayne LeRoy Pope, Middleville and Catherine Ann Musselman. Middleville. Patrick Kevin Burke, Hastings and Dana Josie Reynolds. Hastings. Gregory William Boothroyd, Delton and Lori Ann Gray. Delton. Norman John Junglas, Middleville and Nenita Pecayo Glass. Middleville. Kenneth Francis Sobleskey, Lake Odessa and Rosemary Ann Schild. Hastings. Mark Douglas Johnson, Hastings and Cathy Ann Casarez. Hastings. Ryan Matthew Engelking. Middleville and Christen Marie Denton, Sand Lake. Daniel Walter Fighter, Nashville and Charlyn Sue VanNocker, Nashville. Donald Edwin Garrett, Hastings and Autumn Lane Moore, Hastings. Lee Roy Wallace, Hastings and Dianna Jane Hull, Hastings. Douglas Edward Van Ostran, Delton and Carrie Lynn Robbins, Delton. Group Screening 4 Discussion of Gibson’s S7V; FOR SALE We are proud to announce the engagement of our children, Michelle Lynn Eppink of Hastings, to Michael Charles Autenin of Vicksburg. Parents of the couple are Michael and Annette Eppink of Grand Rapids and Michael and Mary Auten II of Vicksburg. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Coopersville High School and Grand Valley State University. She is employed with Hastings Area Schools. Her fiance is a graduate of Vicksburg High School, and currently attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He is employed at Morrow Inc. The couple is planning to wed in May 2004. PLEASED TO MEET YOU Area obituaries continued page 17 ’ Eppink-Auten ID engaged (,__ T'he Passion of Grace. TheChrist Community Blood Drive Friday March 5,2004 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Pennock Health Services 1009 W. Green Street Hastings Everyone in the community is invited - so whether or not you're able to give blood, please stop by, say hello, and let us get to know you. We look forward to meeting you in person. It's About Life. Sponsored by Discover Grace Tickets $5.50 ea. include movie, discussion, luncheon and group transportation on the new Barry Transit Trolley To reserve tickets call the Grace Lutheran Church 269-945-9414 I l �Page 8 - Thursday. March 4. 20*4 - The Hastings Banner Purim begins at sundown on Saturday. March 6. World Day of Prayer services for Ionia County will be held at the Episcopal Church in Ionia at 1:30 Friday afternoon. This is sponsored by Church Women United. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. 'inursday. March 11. at Lake Manor. The evening will be one of nos­ talgia. with everybody attending being asked to help identify people in the dozens of unnamed photographs that have been given to the society. The most recent event for the society is the “Piano Party" last Saturday. The day was most enjoyable, with beautiful music filling the depot for the entire four hours the depot was open, as is customary on the final Saturday of the month. Five pianists played for at least half an hour each, with their choic­ es ranging from versions of hymns to ragtime to “Beer Barrel Polka." Marilyn Noffke filled in for a late arrival so she was at the keyboard for an hour and a half in the forenoon. Ashley Barcroft. Nancy Cunningham. Mary Esther Batdorff each had their half hour. Thelma Walkington was delayed in arrival, but she played the final half hour and had her audi­ ence singing along. The attendance shifted with people coming for maybe half »r» hour to hear a favorite or to stay for two hours. Cookies and punch were available the entire time. The parking lot was filled most of the time and the attendance at any one time was about a dozen. It was an event worth repeat­ ing. The next open house will be Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27. with a doll and toy show. Last year was the first doll show. This year it is being expanded to include toys. Details will follow. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13. at Lake Manor. The program will be on the Orphan Train, with a video showing many of the southern Michigan depots at which the train stopped. The communities had been notified through churches, usually so people could come to choose a child. The society's newest publication is a directory of the North Plains Cemetery north of Muir. It is copy­ righted and is for sale at $20. The monthly flea market will come March 12 and 13 at the VFW Hall on Tupper Lake Street at the west edge of town. Rob and Marilyn Flessner of Springfield. Ohio, spent the weekend with her mother. Susie Cooley, and other relatives. Rob is a Nancy Cunningham finished her stint at the keyboard with a flourish. Her aunt, Nancy Cunningham (in the background), joined her. school administrator. People attending Cental United Methodist Church last Sunday had the unusual experi­ ence of seeing the outdoor world through two clear gkiss windows. The permanent storm window has been installed on the large north windows, as had been done earlier on the south side, and the interior stained glass has been removed for refurbishing. The Lansing State Journal reported the birth Feb. 17 of a daughter, Jessy Michelle, to Dennis and Teresa Weber of Woodland. The Grand Rapids Press reported the engagement of Derek Jay Coppess and Lindsay Maat. who plan to be married May 22. Derek is the son of Ronald and Ellyn Coppess of Lake Odessa. The bride-elect and parents reside at Byron Center. Derek attend­ ed the College of William and Mary in Virginia and now attends Grand Valley State University. Another engagement is that of Virginia Spees of Aho, daughter of Russell and Holly Spees. She is a graduate of Faith Christian High Schoo] in Lake Odessa and Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Lakewood News reporter Helen Mudry interviews Historical Society President John Waite (right) Saturday afternoon during the "Piano Party.” Wisconsin. The groom-to-be is Joshua Logan of California. He also graduated from Maranatha College. Colleges are now-announcing their honor students. Ferris State University lists academ­ ic honors for both Ferris and Kendall College of Art and Design. They include Sandra Beach of Clarksville and Sandra Fcdewa, Tracey Jordan. Keegan Krauss and Brian Stowell of Lake Odessa. Grand Valley State University listed Jennelle Woldhuis of Clarksville. Beth Black, Scott Hampel. Kari Koehn of Lake Odessa and Anna Visser of Sunfield. Western Michigan University listed Mitchell Paasch of Pineview Drive. Casey Wells, Curtis Wells, Christy Wells and Elizabeth Frizzell, all of Lake Odessa. Jennifer Gunn of Woodland is another Lakewood graduate included in the GVSU honors list. Katie Dickinson is yet another. At Alma College, Kelly Gildersleeve and Joel Dow of Sunfield are listed. The slate of officers who filed petitions for the village election March 8 lists Jerry Engle, Terry Cappon for treasurer, Karen Banks for president. Charles Jaquays. Patricia Lake, Geraldine Forsberg. Suzanne Johnson has been treasurer for 26 years. She and trustee Keith Bumside chose not to run again. Thelma Walkington was the final in a series of pianists who performed at the Depot “Piano Party" Saturday. She is the music director at First Christian Church. Ionia. .flnnie's MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchdll and Marcy Sugar Doesn't pay to wed Dear Annie: I was widowed five years ago at the age of 48. I recently met a wonderful man and fell head-over-heels in love with him. "Jim” and 1 are talking marriage, but here’s the catch: If I remarry before the age of 60,1 stand to lose almost $1,500 per month in widows'benefits. ' This is a substantial sum that I cannot afford to forfeit, but I’m only 53. and the thought of waiting seven more years before 1 can many is depressing. If I many Jim now, the only way to collect widows' benefits would be to divorce him before I turn 60, and then remarry once I begin receiving the monthly payments. Can you believe the government is doing this to hundreds of thousands of widowed men and women? I was told by my local Social Security office that I may many and divorce as many times as I choose between now and the time that I turn 60, and I will still collect the widows' benefits, as long as I’m single on my 60th birthday. My friends tell me Jim and I should just live together until I am 60, but this goes against everything we believe in. Any answers? - Perplexed in Iowa Dear Iowa: The government has unwitting­ ly created an incentive for seniors to live together without the benefit of marriage. While a civil union would be a problem, you might be able to marry Jim in a religious cer­ emony, if that would be enough for you. There are many clergy who will perform a marriage rite that is religiously binding but not recognized by the state. If this is some­ thing that interests you, discuss the possibili­ ty with your clergyperson. Good luck. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice off Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board win hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget tor fis­ cal year 2004-05 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml. on Monday. March 15. 2004. at 630 p.m., the regular Board meeting. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of th, budget s mitable tor public inspection at the Township han This notice is post­ ed in compliance with PA267 o< 1876 as amended (Open Meeting* Act). MCLA *1 72a (2)(3) and AatRE HASTINGS (West M-43) Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-old college stu­ dent, and 1 consider myself to have a reason­ able head upon my shoulders. How I got myself into this mess I can’t figure, but I have a rather large credit-card debt. Interest rates are high, and my credit has been rapidly sink­ ing to a very bad place. 1 have let it get so out of hand that I have trouble making my mini­ mum payments. In addition to a full course load. I also work 32 hours a week and get little help financial­ ly from my parents because they cannot afford it. With rent, utilities and the phone bill, it is almost impossible to pay off my credit card. My account has been labeled as 'delinquent.” and creditors call me daily at home and at work. I am too embarrassed to talk to my parents about this. They taught me to manage my money responsibly, and I have let them down. How can I alleviate some of this overwhelm­ ing debt? - Bad Credit in Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Bad Credit: You are not alone. College students often find that managing their own money comes with unanticipated problems, especially credit-card debt. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 801 Roeder Road. Suite 900. Silver Spring. MD 20910 (nfcc.org), or call 1­ 800-388-2227 for information on how to get this monkey off your back. Coldkissing Dear Annie: What do you do when some­ one is about to greet you with a friendly kiss and you notice she has a cold sore on her lip? This has happened to me more than once. These people should know better. 1 don't want them kissing me or my child. Cold sores are a form of herpes virus and can be transmitted not only through direct con­ tact, but also if you touch the sore and then touch another person's hands, face or toys. Cautious, Not Paranoid Dear Cautious: If these people do not have the sense to avoid kissing, you should stop them and say, ”1 sec you have a cold sore. You don't mind if we limit the physical contact, do you?” If that's too blunt, say. 'Sorry. I have a cold and don't want to make you sick." the Americans With DtsabiHiaa Act (ADA). The Hope Township Board w» provide necessary reasonable auxifc., aids and services, such Itandif, Naik4lin(0 Nafef, IMl Credit calamity as signers tor th* hearing Impaired and audio tapes ot pinned materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabitibes at the rneewrg upon five days nonce to the Hope Township Board. Indmtduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following NO WMCI oa Aoomowu. CMMUS $J M pnc» pM M Row tot m wtoctort IMW OR* adw^wO P«IW9* pv ptm Up to *w idMonV powi utvn to* cuwom :oaK«cn V0> no io pwcNtw M apn awtcomr 'mrnon undo* 1» muM b* BCtonparaM fey « po*w« Sen app>wmM •acMroxtoi and P-ocn mo* wry b* toonon «» cteco e* aaodabto tMCbgnxwxK tome group UM«r< apply ■ 00520680 , Unda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Cleric 5483 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2484 Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 2004 - Pago 9 A History of Woodland Township, Barry County IX By Joyce Weinbrecht A History of Woodland, Township, Barry County IX as written by A. W. Dillenback for the Woodland News in 1911. This manuscript was extracted from the Woodland News Papers at Charlton Park by Catherine Arnett in 1987 and the manuscript was given to us by the late Catherine Lucas. have used this manuscript as a refer­ ence on several occasions, but have had sev­ eral requests for the entire manuscript. A.W. Dillenback writes: June I, 1911 A Most Trying Experience for Two of our Well-known Old Residents of Woodland. We have many times in the past, when we were discussing the temperate moral, social and religious worth of the people of Woodland, spoke with a feeling of pride and an emphatic tone that there never had been a murder committed in our township and the court records at our county seat along the line of ciminal expenses will fully show this to be a fact. Yet Woodland is equal, if not ahead, of any other Township in Barry County in prosperity and wealth. Way back in 1867 there was a peculiar inci­ dent or occurrence that happened which caused many of our people for a time to think that a murder had been committed in our midst. Over on the north side of Sec. 29, there was a young German Pioneer farmer who a short time before Lad settled there. He and his wife appeared to be very quiet and industri­ ous, and as we have said before, this virtue is usually chararistic among the German people. We will call his name Mr. G. About this time or soon after there came another German from Ohio into this commu­ nity. He heard that he and Mr. G. had not lived far apart in the mother country. Germany, and as he expected to remain here for a short time, for he too want to purchase a small farm, he stayed with Mr. G. He had some money but no one knew how much or where it was. Later on, it was learned that he had about $2,000 on deposit in a Hastings bank and while staying here he had made arrangements to buy Mr. G.’s farm and so one morning he got up very early and went away, no one knew, not even Mr. G.. where he had gone. But it appeared later that he had gone to Hastings, drawn his money from the bank, stating that he had bought Mr. G’s farm and was going back to Woodland to get a deed and pay for the same. But instead of doing this he started for Chicago in view of going farther west to look for land, and while in Chicago he was taken seriously ill with some brain difficulty and was unconscious for a long time. During this period of time, inquiries were made of his whereabouts but no one seemed to know, with even Mr. G. claiming he did not know. His wife in Ohio, not hearing from him became alarmed and communicated with the officials here. Learning that the last seen of him was when he drew his money at Hastings, stating he was going back to Mr. G.’s to pay for his farm and get a deed, and his not being seen in Woodland again, aroused suspicions that he had been foully dealt with by Mr. G. A warrant was issued and Mr. G. was arrested and the neighbors and people in the commu­ nity were wild with excitement The people turned out to assist the sheriff in a search for determine the guilt or innocence of Mr. G They sent Nick Brown there one night to con­ ceal himself and to listen to what Mr. G. and his wife would say when they supposed they were alone. Brown could speak and under­ stand both languages. He performed the task as was planned and the next morning report­ ed, stating that those people not guilty of the crime for in their conversation that evening, which was mingled with weeping and tears they would say they couldn't see why they should be so unjustly accused of such a crime and then they bowed down in the humble atti­ tude of prayer and asked God to make known to the people their innocence. In a few brief weeks the missing man in Chicago came to consciousness and his wife learned of his whereabouts. She communicat­ ed the facts to the officials at Hastings and the people of Woodland. Mr. G. and his wife again began to breathe the air more freely, but we must admit that the circumstances surrounding this incident did cast suspicions on Mr. G. and was a great shock on their nervous systems, which took a long time for them to fully recover from. But when the true facts of the case were fully understood Mr. G. and his wife had far more and better friends than ever before. Both he and his wife are yet living in West Woodland and are now highly respected peo­ ple and he is a well-to-do farmer. They have raised a large family of bright and promising children. Some of them are teachers. One of their sons is a brilliant surgeon and a doctor in the U.S. Navy and all the others are engaged in industrious pursuits in life. Some may want to know who Mr. G. is. We would say it is Mr. John Geiger, a high­ ly respected farmer of W. Woodland. June 8,1911 A few more Sad Incidents - Final Article for the Present Time Thanks to Readers and Friends. There are many things or events that have transpired in the last 30 years in Woodland that we might mention, but should I do this, my items would continue for the entire sum­ mer. But there are a few events yet of some James Tyler's Photography shop. Woodland importance we will speak of. Wc have somewhat in our past history dwelt extensively on the moral and religious worth of the people of Woodland. We have mentioned the fact, and that too, with a feel­ ing of pride, that there never has been a mur­ der committed in our township and the near­ est therever came to being a murder was prac­ tically and result or outcome of there being a saloon in our village. Most of you know the event. Some claim that there have been four sui­ cides in Woodland but the post mortum records do not show that. We have no positive knowledge of there being more than two or possible three premeditated. Lewis Barden went to the upper room of Holly’s store and deliberately shoi himself through the brain. The old man Euper, a man of age and totter­ ing footsteps, was found drowned in Mud Creek. There was no positive knowledge whether he intended to close his life’s career. Frank Raffier was found dead in Mud Creek, but no one knows whether it was accidental or premeditated but from the best information it probably was premediated. Elmer Ftiriey took Rough on Rats when in a rage of temper thinking he would tantalize or frighten his people but failed in, bw calculation for before medical aid could reach him it resulted in death. In our history we have endeavored to show forth a fairness to all who participated in developing our township. We have been very careful not to write a word that would mar or injure the reputation of any pioneer or citizen. We have tried to present the beautiful side of the picture and show to the readers the many early events and hardships that our sturdy pioneers had to encounter to bring Woodland up to its present high standing. While I have been writing this history, the question has been asked me many times if I was writing it from memory. I would now say that I conceived the idea 35 to 40 years ago that the time would come when the old set­ tlers would be all gore and that some records should be kept. At that time there were many of our pioneers yet here in the prime and vigor of their memory. So 1 began to make a minute or sketch of these events preparatory to some day write a history of Woodland. Remember Woodland only had its first settlers 74 years ago next autumn and 65 years of that time I have been a resident. The nine years preced­ ing that time I got my information of such men as the two Haights, Galloway. I.N. Hager, John A. Jordan, and from other pio­ neers I might mention. It is well known to many that 1 wrote the history of Woodland 20 years ago or in 1891 and it was printed in the Woodland News the same as it has been this time. Then there were quite a number of the Pioneers yet living but even then 1 experienced considerable difficul­ ty in getting at the facts for the early settlers differed sc in iheii memory of dates and events. One thing 1 imified when recording the names of the different postmasters. There was a post office on die south town line called the Blair Post Office and James Cole was post­ master for 14 years prior and during the Civil War and his daughter, Mrs. St John, was deputy during this time. Now in conclusion. I desire to say 1 have tried to record the facts of early events to the best of my knowledge and understanding. I have received congratulations from those who have lived here the most years upon the accu­ racy of my items and I have received person­ al congratulations from early Pioneers now living in the far west- one near the Pacific coast-upon the correctness of my history. Now in conclusion, remember this history has been written by a man living on “bor­ rowed” time Again I say t wrote if »n 1891­ 20 years ago I have written it again in 1911. but 20 years to come, in 1931, whether I rewrite it again then will be a future conclu­ sion. Now in closing my history I am thankful to the editor, his assistant and to the people of Woodland the many readers of The News for their kindness, courtesy and respect they have shown me since writing these items. Very Respectfully. AW Dillenback PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: IRVING TOWNSHIP The Budget Approval meeting for 2004 win be he*d at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10. 2004, at the townchip halt on the comer of Wing and Woodschool. The regular meeting will be held immediately following ------ , Miner rwree Irving Township Supervisor owaxo Your First Month s Rent Is FREE! the man's body. The house, the woods and swamps were thoroughly searched but not a trace nor fragment of the man could be found and as nothing could be proven against Mr. G., he was permitted to return home and attend to his labor. However, during this time the suspicions continued to exist and a report came out that in a swump south of there they could smell a stench that some fancied was the smell of human flesh in a course of decomposition. So the sheriff, as well as others, suggested that some of us soldiers who were yet familiar with such stenches go to the swamp and investigate. So some of us soldiers went through and around the swamp and came out and reported that we could not smell anything only a smell of the miasma that usually rose from the swamp at certain times of the year. And still another test was suggested to VIAGRA | I I rxsexpill com Prescription Strength | Alternative Without Prescription । 30tabs-100mg S79.95 1 I DIET PILLS rxrfieicaps com I I I I I I Ptwntrazine _ 60 tabs-37.5mg $79.95 I I With your new one-year lease at Pennock Village Two prime units are available for immediate occupancy! 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March 4. 2004 - Th* HMng, Bww HHS, TK, and LHS send 16 total to Auburn Hills by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There will be 20 wrestlers from Barry County at the Palace of Auburn Hills March 11, 12, and 13 for the MHSAA Individual State Wrestling Finals. Of the 20,16 advanced out of the Division 2 Regional at Middleville on Saturday, four Saxons, four Vikings, and eight Trojans. “I think it was a great day," said Saxon sen­ ior Chad Ferguson who won the 130-pound Regional Title. "I think we could have had a few more individual qualifiers, but we still did good." Ferguson improved his season record to 41-8 with dominating performances against Northwest's Dan Cornwell an^ Fowlerville's David Magusin in the opening two rounds. Saxon sophomore RJ Morgan (left) brings Harper Creek's JT Newby back down to the mat In the 103-pound consolation at Middleville on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and then won an 8-6 decision over Coldwater's Thomas Renner for the title. “Chad Ferguson is really peaking at the right time." said Saxon coach Mike Goggins. A year ago Ferguson made the trip to the Palace after taking fourth in the regional round. The consensus Saturday was that a better placing at regionals never hurts at State Finals' time. "Last year I took fourth, and had to wrestle a kid that look first in his regional," said Ferguson. This year he’ll face Lapeer West’s Jim Hewson, who finished fourth in his regional Saturday in the opening round. Ferguson is one of three Saxons making a return trip to the finals, sophomore RJ Morgan is heading back at 103 and senior Scott Redman is headed back at 152. They’ll be joined by senior teammate Dan Blair, who's making his first appearance. Blair (39-12) was third at 189-pounds Saturday. After falling to the eventual flight champion in the semifinals, Blair battled his way through the consolation round with a pair of pins. Morgan (40-9) also placed third by taking a 7-0 decision over Harper Creek’s JT Newby in the consolation final. He too was knocked out of the championship bracket in the semi­ finals by the eventual flight champion. It took all his energy to guarantee himself a spot at the Palace and then defeat Newby. "RJ (Morgan) wrestled sick as a dog," said Goggins. "He’s sitting over there right now feeling horrible.” At 152, Redman (42-8) placed fourth, after guaranteeing himself a spot at state with an 8­ 2 decision over Lakeview’s Nation Alvarez. The Saxons' Jeff Allen at 125 and Rusty Burgdorf at 103 each lost their first two matches of the day, and Tom Rowse didn’t take part after qualifying al 135. Hastings senior Matt Lipstraw came up one win short in the 145-pound weight class. He was knocked off in the first round by Lakewood's Nathan Shoup, then topped TK’s Brian Cuneo in the first round of consolation 7-2. In the consolation quarterfinals, Lipstraw was topped by Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Ryan Kolbcrg 3-0. "I would have liked to see Matt Lipstraw make it out. He’s a great kid," said Goggins. “But there's a million stories like that.” "It’s always hard at regionals and at state. You’ve got to wrestle your best and nothing less from here on out” Goggins has high hopes for the four that did make it through. At Lakewood last week I beard there was a rumor flying around Hastings that the Viking varsity boys' basketball team was completely looking past next week's dis­ trict tournament Why not? The Vikings are die defending district champs. They gave South Christian their toughest contest of the season in regionals last year. This year's team has a lot of the same pieces. They haven't lost a game in 2004. And by the who’s beaten who theory, they’re a lock for their third straight district title. Lakewood's beaten Middleville and Hastings this season. They topped the Saxons by seven in the second game of the season. The Vikes have become a much better ball team since then. On January 20, the Vikings looked like they could have played with the Wyoming Path Vikings in the O-K Gold when they topped Middleville’s Trojans by past anyone. He said it all stems from a conversation he had with Saxon head coach Don Schils at the district draw. According to Farrell, Schils said after the coaches were starting to clear out, you've got to like your draw. Farrell said, I guess so. The two got to talking and it reached the point where Farrell was talking with Schils about bow the Saxons defended Wyoming Park’s Drew Neitzel, and the dis­ cussion went from there towards regionals and the like. Schils, with the help of Tony Bowne, has guided the Saxons deep into the MHSAA post-season. A good coach knows that you can’t look past anyone, but you have to look ahead a little. No team could play on a Saturday night and then begin to think about defending Drew Neitzel for the first time with a game coming up an a matter of days. Lakewood isn't looking past the Tigers, Saxons, Blue Devils, Trojans, and Panthers, but the Vikings have to be realistic. The Vikes have the best shot of head­ ing to Grand Valley State University for regionals. I know coach Farrell will have all his bases covered, but the thing I’m most wor­ ried about in the whole story is that Wyoming Park might not be the biggest threat at regionals for whoever makes it out. Wyoming Park might not be there at all. 1 can’t imagine anyone has a tougher road to go through to get to regionals than Wyoming Park, except maybe South Christian who Park plays in the opening round. Then most likely Rogers is waiting for them in the finals, that is if Park or South can get past Caledonia. My suggestion lo the Fighting Scots, as well as the Tigers. Saxons. Blue Devils, Trojans, and Panthers, pop Hoosiers into the VCR and hope that scrappiness is enough to get you through and someone can start lighting it up like Jimmy Chitwood. Oh yeah, and the Vikings will be the hosts for the entire trip through districts. Good Luck! in 2:17. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Middleville's Dayne Fletke (top) scores some back points during his 11-4 decision over Sturgis' Justin Peny in consolation action on Saturday at 160 pounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "I really feci like all four have legitimate shots of getting a medal there.” Goggins said that the four kids qualifying for the state tournament is the most he's had in his six seasons, but recognized that another team stole the spotlight. "This is Middleville's day,” said Goggins. With the TK varsity wrestling team season ending early this winter thanks to the Saxons, there was a renewed focus put on the individ­ ual tournament. I’, led to a record number of Trojans reach­ ing the regional round (11), and eight qualify­ ing for the state meet. "Mr. Marvin did a great job of getting these kids ready this week,” said the Trojans' other head coach Tom Lehman. “Monday and Tuesday he just worked them to death. They worked exceptionally hard, but I think it paid off today.” Lehman said he believes this ties a Trojan record for most individuals headed to the state tournament in one season. "We took it a little easier on them in the past, heading into the individual tournament,” said Marvin. “As a result we’d get two, three, or four guys through.” Even Marvin was quick to pass on the coaching credit. “This year Tom Fletke was with us and he got us to up our energy level a little bit ‘Tom Fletke and Luke Middleton helped us out a lot this year.” Middleton was named the regional’s assis­ tant coach of the year, for the part he played in helping the Trojans advance through the Why shouldn’t the Vikings think that they’re favored? 39 points. Also on that half of the bracket is a Gull Lake team which has an impressive record, somewhere around 17 wins, but one of their losses is to Delton. Delton lost to Hastings. The math adds up to. Lakewood's the favorite The Vikings first test is Delton. Then Allegan, a team which the best description I've seen is that they are "scrap­ py" waits for the winner in the semifinals. It is a remarkable quality, but it doesn't match up with tough, experienced, talented, and scrappy all rolled into one. Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell assures me that the Vikings aren't looking Hastings’ Dan Blair drives Chelsea's Karl Wint onto his back in the 189-pound con­ solation final at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual Regional, which Blair won with a pin Lakewood's Brandon Carpenter (right) trips up teammate Nathan Shoup in the 145-pound quarterfinals Saturday at Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tournament. TK had two individual regional champions. Mike McKeown at 125 and Kalani Garber at 152. McKeown didn’t know that the practices at me start of the week were any harder than normal, but he did notice a change. ‘They were quicker," said McKeown. "There was no down time. It defiantly helped us. It kind of energized us towards the end of the tournament." McKeown used the extra energy to top Coldwater’s *fyler Longstreet in the champi­ onship round by a 3-0 decision, and improve his season record lo 47-1. He is making the trip back to the finals after a hiatus in his jun­ ior season. McKeown wasn't the only Trojan to take advantage of a little extra strength late in the day. Garber finished second at 152 in the dis­ trict, but battled through to lop StevensviUeLakeshore’s Matt Wittmann for the regional championship 5-4 with an escape and a take down in the closing seconds of the third peri­ od. Josh Bowerman at 135, Ryan Fletke at 140, and Ben Ybema at 160 each finished second on Saturday. Dayne Fletke was the second Trojan to place in the 160-pound weight class, where he was fourth, and teammate Matt Potter was also fourth, at 275. Justin I^ewis at 119 finished third. Half of the eight Lakewood Vikings who wrestled Saturday are moving on. Seniors Brandon Carpenter and Nathan Shoup both advanced out of the 145-pound weight class. Carpenter took second after topping Shoup in the quarterfinals. Shoup then had to battle his way through the consolation bracket, where he finished fourth. Also making the trip will be Alex Phillips at 160 and Eddie Phillips who was third at 171. It’s the first trip for the two sophomores. Veitch, who was named regional coach of the year al the tournament, would have liked a few more of his wrestlers to make it through. "We didn't wrestle bad today. This was just a tough regional.” For here things only get tougher. A pair of Panthers and pair of Lions advance in the Division 3 Individual State Tournament Delton Kellogg seniors Dustin Morgan and Jim Sweat are bringing another year of expe­ rience with them when they return to the Palace of Auburn Hills for the Division 3 State Individual Wrestling Finals March 11. 12. and 13. They both came up one round short of the medals a year ago. and are looking to take the next step up. Both Morgan and Sweat won regional titles Saturday as Delton Kellogg hosted the Division 3 Regional round. In the 215-pound weight class Morgan dominated. He won his first match by pin over Alma’s Justin Charping in 1:20, then after an injury default in the semifinals by his opponent. Morgan pinned Central Montcalm’s Greg Vanhouten in 1:47 for the title and improved his record to 43-3 on the year. Sweat is now 47-1 after taking the 189pound championship Saturday. He also took the championship with a pin. See Division 3, pg. 13 Delton senior Jim Sweat tries to turn over Ovid-Elsie's Steve Fedewa in the 189pound semifinals of Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 2004 - Page 11 Saxons close league with losses to Byron and South A slow scoring first half doomed the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team in the final O-K Gold contest of the season. Hastings fell 61-46 to Byron Center in the Saxons' final home contest of the season to sec their league record fall lo 1-13. The Saxons managed just seven points in the first quaver, and nine more in the second as the Bulldogs built a 30-16 half-time lead. A pair of three-point baskets helped push Saxon senior Tyler Tuthill into double digits on the night. He was Hastings' leading scor­ er with 12 points. Justin Pratt and Josh Maurer each added eight points for the Saxons. Hastings is now 4-15 overall, and will travel to face Sparta Friday night, in the bat­ tle between the last place teams in the O-K Gold and White. Wyoming Park secured the O-K Gold title Tuesday with an 84-78 win over Holland Christian. South Christian finished second in the league followed by Holland Christian, Middleville, Caledonia, Byron Center, Wayland, and Hastings. The Sailors held onto their hopes of catch­ ing the league leading Vikings by topping the Saxons last Friday night 64-53. A 25-7 run by South Christian in the sec­ ond quarter broke open the game against the Saxons. Hastings had a solid second half, but had already dug itself a hole too big to climb out of. The Saxons outscored the Sailors 34-21 after the break. Senior Drew Whitney, who's had his ups and downs for the Saxons this winter was on an upswing and poured in 20 points. Joey Aspinall added 11. The second season for the Saxons begins on Tuesday when they face Gull Lake in the Class B district opener at Lakewood at 7 p.m. Gull Lake is currently 16-3 overall. Hastings’ Joey Aspinall drives towards the basket Friday night against South Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) One win equals title for Vikes Saxon senior Drew Bowman finds himself swarmed by throe Sailors as he tries to put a shot up in last Friday's home loss against South Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Knight's 21 helps Trojans knock down Fighting Scots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Mi idlevillc wrapped up fourth place in the O-K Gold Tuesday night with a 68-59 win against their rivals from Caledonia. It means they'll travel to take on East Grand Rapids in the O-K crossover contests on Friday night. It also improved the team's record to 10-9 for the year. The Trojans lost a nine-point second quarter lead, and trailed by five points in the third quarter before turning up the defensive inten­ sity and making good on the offensive end. The Scots scored just seven points in the third quarter. "I'm glad the good half came in the second half." said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. “That’s the way to go." With 1:51 to play in the third quarter. TK senior Brett Knight hit the third of his five three-point baskets. It tied the game at45. then a minute late pulled up on a Trojan fast break and gave his team a 48-45 lead to end ‘he third quarter. Knight finished with a game high 27 points. Holzhueter was quick to spread the praise. “When the guys like (Chase) VandenBerg and (David) Finkbeiner and those guys do their thing well it makes us a much better ball club, and they had a good night.” VandenBerg and Finkbeiner each had eight points, while Trevor Manning finished with ten forTK. Caledonia battled back to take a 52-50 lead with just over five minutes left on a three-point play from senior Brad Swartz off an offensive rebound, but Knight answered back with a three-point basket. “They played with a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of energy." Holzhueter said of the Fighting Scots who were celebrating senior night, “and they just made some very athletic plays." Tyler Ybema and Ryan Rogers made most of the athletic plays for the Scots, but Ybema did it in the first half and Rogers in the second. Ybema had 12 points, all in the first Rogers put in ten of his team high 13 in the second half. They were the only two Scots in double figures. Caledonia led again 54-53 when senior Abe Mulvihill pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back in. but again Knight had an answer to put TK up on. The Trojans never trailed again as they hit 13 of 16 free throws the rest of the way. The Trojans finish the O-K Gold season with a record of 7-7. A share of the conference title was secured by Wyoming Park Friday night, when the Vikings topped the Trojans 90-68. The Vikings went on to win the league by topping Holland Christian Tuesday. The Trojans fell behind the Vikings 25-12 in the first quarter and couldn’t get out of the hole despite the best efforts of Jon teazel and Mark Rolison who each poured in 19 points. Knight also added 18 for the Trojans The Vikings pushed their lead above 20points in the third quarter, then just played even-up basketball with the Trojans the rest of the way as they improved to 12-1 in the league. Drew Neitzel scored a game high 43 points as the Viking star celebrated his senior night in style. After Friday's contest at EGR. the Trojans have a five days off before facing the Hastings - Gull Lake winner in the Class B District Semifinals at Lakewood. “This lets you sit back and watch those games and prepare a little bit." said Holzhueter. Lakewood's Corey Thelen tossed in a team high 16 points as the Vikings topped Ionia 51-47 in a non-league con­ test Tuesday night. (File photo by Brett Bremer) The task ahead is simple for the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team. If they win Friday night against Lansing Catholic Central they'll cut down the nets at home as the CAAC-3’s first champions. If they don’t, they won’t. Lakewood guaranteed itself al least a share of the league title last Friday with a 43-42 win over DeWitt, and can make it its own this week with a win or a loss by second place Haslett. Haslett is the last team to beat the Vikings, and it happened December 19. Since then Lakewood has rattled off 15 consecutive wins, including Tuesday night’s 51-47 win over Ionia. Lakewood is 8-1 in the league, with a 17-2 mark overall. The Vikings have shown of late that they have the focus to finish off an opponent. Lakewood fell behind by ten points in the opening quarter and battled back to tie the game at the half, before pulling ahead in the third period. “Our free throws were huge and rebound­ ing down the stretch was big." said Viking coach Mark Farrell. Lakewood hit ten of 12 free throw attempts fe the fourth quarter. A three-pointer byTyirr on Friday. Lakewood didn’t get very many opportuni­ ties at the free throw line in the game, but the Vikings made the most of the chances they Beglin accounted for the Vikings only other points in the period as they held on for the win. "This was a great test of character for our team." said Farrell. “We played through adversity and came out with a win." Corey Thelen tossed in 16 points to lead the Vikings. Marc Miller had 11 points and seven rebounds, and Clint Tobias added ten points and ten boards. Another solid fourth quarter at DeWitt clinched the share of the title for the Vikings Beglin was the only Viking scorer in dou­ ble-figures. He finished with 14 points. Willard had eight, and Tobias finished the night with seven and five rebounds. After Friday, Lakewood is right back into action Monday night when they host Delton Kellogg in the Class B Districts. The winner will advance to face Allegan in the semifinals on Wednesday, with the championship game to be played Saturday night, March 6. All games are scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m. got The Vikes connected on all eight of their foul shots, which helped them take the onepoint victory over the Panthers. “Eight for eight in a one-point game makes a huge difference," said Viking coach Mark Farrell. “This was a tremendously hard fought game by both teams." Lakewood led 26-17 at the half, but the Panthers made a 15-6 run in the third quarter to pull ahead. DeWitt hit ten three's in the game, and only three two-point field goals. But that was all right with the Vikes. “This was the biggest team we have faced this year," said Farrell. “We did a great job stopping their inside game. They got really hot from the outside, which kept them in the game.” The Vikings got some key steals down the stretch, which helped to seal the win with the perfect free throw shooting. Pat Morris finished with three steals for the Vikes, and Beglin; Ttavis Willard, and Tobias eadThaft^ ? > i Fathers will try and spoil Comets' party Friday night Delton's Panthers have their work cut out for them if they want to finish the regular sea­ son with a winning record, both overall and in the KVA. The Panthers are currently 10-9 and 6-5 in the league, with one game left to play. Delton will be playing for third place in the KVA when they visit Kalamazoo Christian on Friday, but the Comets will be playing for the league championship. The Panthers would love to spoil (he party. Delton picked up its tenth win of the season Tuesday night, in the team's final home game of the year, when it topped Plainwell 53-45. "It wasn't the prettiest ball game in the world," said Delton head coach Mike Mohn. “but a W’s pretty enough for me.” Junioi-s Nathan Farrell and Brandon Link led the Panthers in scoring, with 15 and 9 points respectively, but the Delton seniors shined in their own way. “It was nice to have those guys go out with a win," said Mohn. Kris Oglcsbee had seven rebounds, two steals, and two assists. Jeff Younglove added seven points. Todd Champion pulled down seven rebounds. “(Champion) was big tonight He's a 6’1 post player, and 6*1 might be stretching it They've got some big kids, a 6’8 kid, and a couple of 6*4, 6*5 kids, so. he was banging around against the giants and still came up big." The Panthers didn’t shoot particularly well from the field, or from the free throw line, but had enough to hold off the Trojans h the sec­ ond half. DK did have a fine night from the free throw line at Pennfield last Friday. Delton connect on 13 of 15 attempts from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter alone in a 59-55 win at Pennfield. “I can’t remember the last time Delton won at Pennfield," said Mohn. “It’s been a while, so. it was really huge." Farrell and Champion each poured in 13 points for the visiting Panthers. “It was a big win for the program and a big win for the kids," said Mohn. Any more wins the Panthers earn this season will be big one’s for the kids and for the pro­ gram. After Friday night’s KVA showdown with Kalamazoo Christian the Panthers jump right into district play on Monday night Delton takes on the defending district cham­ pion Lakewood Vikings Monday in the Class B District opener. Lakewood hasn’t lost a ball game in 2004, a string of 15 consecutive victo­ ries. And to top it off they have to face the Vikings on their home floor. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The winner advances to face Allegan on Wednesday in the District Semifinals. YMCA SPORTS YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Yellow Team ................................................. 9-0 Hastings Family Dentistry........................ 64 Blair’s Landscaping.................................... 64 Wireless Wonderland..................................3-5 Blarney Stone ...............................................2-7 Barbers.............................................................2-8 Delton’s Todd Champion (right) and Brandon Link (center back) battle for a loose ball in the win last Friday night against Pennfield. (Photo by Linda Boyce) B League Drill Team......................................................9-1 Varney Construction ...................................5-3 Presbyterian Church ...................................6-3 BG’s..................................................................5-5 Barry Auto/Richies ..................................... 4-5 Phillips 66/Taco Bell..................................3-6 FlexFab ........................................................... 0-9 Game Results - Drill Team 59 vs. Bee Gees 52; Flexfab 55 vs. Barry Auto/Richies Koffee 60; Varney Construction 45 vs. Phillips 66/Taco Bell 48; Blair Landscaping 66 vs. Yellow Team 69; Wireless Wonderland 59 vs. Blair Landscaping 73; Barry Auto/Richies Koffee winner by forfeit over Bee Gees. Barry County YMCA 2004 Women’s «-------voueyuau scores V-Tec..............................................................51-0 Sappaoos.................................................... 34-17 Hastings Orthopedics ........................... 30-21 Curves..........................................................16-34 Viking ..........................................................10-35 Flexfab........................................................... 843 Barry County YMCA 2004 Co-Ed Votteyball Scores Smudge ...................................................... 44-10 Relativity.................................................... 38-16 Hastings Mfg...............................................28-26 You Guys Serve........................................ 23-31 Flexfab......................................................... 24-30 Miss Fits ...................................................... 648 �Pag, 12 - Thuraday. March 4.200- - The Hastings Banner Saxon Sports Shorts Vikes win league by topping DeWitt twice lowing wrestlers placed first Josh Lemon. Brad Keeler, Brett Woodmansee and Travis Tnidgeon. Placing second were Patrick Kelley and Casey Goodenough. Finishing in third place were Ryan Bosma and Nate Covey. And bringing home fourth place medals were Carson King, Jordan Pfeifer. Wes Semler, Seth Noteboom, and TJ Hoffman. MkkUe School Wrestling Hastings Middle School wrestlers defeat­ ed Jackson Park Tuesday night 96-12 to increase their dual record to 5 - 1. Getting pins for the Saxons were Tim Stillson, Matt Watson, John Feldpausch, Ricky Mathis. Jordan Rambin, Josh Lemon, Josh Bare, Garret Harris. Chris James, Cory Jewett, Greg Woodmansee, Carson Letot and Steve Westerveld. Winning on forfeits for the team were Justin Purdun, Ryan Bosma and Mason Trumbull. Winning in the exhibition matches were Brandon Vanhouten, Casey Goodenough. Kevin Edger, Carson King. Andrew Bolton, and Brett Woodmansee. The Hastings Middle School Wrestlers took home the first place trophy at the Hastings Invitational on Saturday. The team finished with a total of 283 points, coming in ahead of Allegan with 227 and Delton with 221. Taking home first place medals for the Saxons were Watson, Mathis. Bare, Trumbull, and Jewett. Taking home second place medals were Tim Stilson, Purdun, Rambin. Tom McKinney, Greg Woodmansee, The Lake wood Volleyball team closed out the first CAAC Division 3 season Saturday |at Bringing home third place medals were Garret Harris and James, and finishing in JV Wrestling In the Hastings JV tournament, the fol­ and scored two of their own. Emily Goodemoot served seven consecutive points for a com­ manding 13-2 lead and Lakewood won the final game 15-4. “We had played them three times before during the season so there are no more secrets to either of our games. It's all about execu­ tion.” said Viking coach Jeff Duits. “We knew if we kept them off balance with our serving Dewitt by beating the host school in the con­ ference tournament championship game, lo earn the league's first title. The Vikings, who had to climb up through the losers bracket of the double elimination tournament, had to top the Panthers twice to end the day. Lakewood defeated the Panthers 10-15, 15-6.15-3 to set up a “winner tale all” final match. That match proved to be just as exciting as the previous. The two teams split the first two games of the final with Lakewood winning 15-7 and Dewitt fighting back to win game two 15-10. The third game was all Lakewood as they scored the first six points. Then after Dewitt fourth place were Gary Pleyte and Letot. Seventh Grade Volleyball The Saxon seventh grade volleyball team proved it could battle from behind February 26 against Godwin in »n 8-15, 15-5, 15-10 victory. Highlights of the night were spikes from Tiffany Tassos, Brittany Watson, and Nicole Frantz. The team had scoring blasts from Jessica Lord, who served for an overall total of ten points, and Nikki Davis who added eight total points for the night. Alex Degoa served five points, while Stacy Slaughter and Kourtney Meredith each scored four. and got Jessie the ball so she could pound them with her hitting, we would have a great shot of winning and we also played really tough defense. “Katie MacDonald. Abby Chase and Chelsea Brehm played great defense keeping lots of balls off the floor,” said Duits. “It was also our conditioning that made a difference. Everyone noticed that Dewitt was wearing down and I think that gave us more motiva­ tion to keep the pressure on them. It was a total team effort and a great end to a very long day.” . Earlier in the day the Vikings avenged Wednesday night's loss to Fowlerville with an easy 15-5, 15-7 win. “We played much better Saturday than we did at Fowlerville,” said Duits. “Wednesday was one of those nights where everything went wrong, but Saturday we were much more focused and Chelsea Brehm was back from having the flu bug." Lakewood then faced Dewitt in a winners bracket game and Dewitt won a close battle 16-14,9-15, 15-11. The match was a battle of wills as well as a battle of momentum with each team making 4-5 point runs. But in. the end Lakewood made defensive lapses that cost them the vic­ February 24, the Saxons were downed in three games against Byron Center, 11-15, 15-2, 15-11. Sarah Kidder had two kills for the Saxons, and the team got blocks from Marie Hoffman and Watson. Leading the team in passing were Lord. Degoa. and Brenna Leedy. The teams top service scorers were Suzanne Gillihan with ten points, Frantz with four, and Kidder, Amber Shcpler. and Degoa with three each. Eighth Grade Volleyball Hastings' eighth grade volleyball team played its best game of the season February 26 at Godwin even though the score didn't show it. The girts serving and three hit ability was much improved in the contest. Hastings' leading service scorers were Leslie Pumford with nine points, Ashley Eerdmans with six, and Stephanie Glass and Allison Hodges with five each. Hannah Wood, Kelsey Stevens, Ashley Maurer each had one kill. tory. “We played pretty well but we didn’t play that tough aggressive defense like we did at the end of the day,” said Duits. “But being a double elimination tournament, that wasn't a huge loss because we knew we would meet them again in the final.” After knocking off Fowlerville for the sec­ ond lime in the tournament 15-6, 15-4, Lakewood was ready for a final showdown with the Dewitt Panthers. Lakewood was led by Jessie Buche with 64 kills and 45 digs. Lindsey Overbeck added 30 kills. Abby Chase had 88 assists and 9 aces. Chelsea Brehm led the team in digs with 49 plus 9 aces and 22 assist. Lakewood ends the regular season with a 53-11-2 record and will host their district Saturday, March 6. and play at noon against the winner of the Charlotte versus Portland and Westerveld. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Lakewood's Stephanie Hynes digs a The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2004 wW be held at the township haH at 885 Bulldog serve in the first game last River Road. Hastings, Michigan. 49058. on the foltowing dates. Thursday with Mason. (Photo by Brett Tuesday, March 2 - Organizational Meeting -130 p.m Monday. March 8 - Appeal Hearing - 9-12 am. & 1-4 p.m. Tuesday. March 9 - Appeal Hearing - 9-12 .m. & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 - Appeal Hearing -1-4 A 8-9 p.m. Bremer) Viking senior Abby Chase races to the side of the court to pass a shot in game one last Thursday against Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) opening round contest. The Vikings’ senior night went just as planned, as Lakewood dominated Mason 15­ 4, 15-0. It was a good turnaround for the team after its 17-15, 14-16, 15-9 loss at Fowlerville to end the league season. In the loss to the Gladiators, Stevie Spetoskey played hurt, and Brehm didn’t play at all. Brehm was back Thursday night, and made her presence known early. “On the first serve of the night, she got the dig and we got a kill and a side-out," said Duits. “ The Vikings then opened up a 12-0 lead in the first game against Mason. "That’s what a difference that girt makes." Lakewood missed her defense on Wednesday, but also could have used her help in the serving game. The Vikings only had one service error the entire night against Mason, after having eight the night before. Thursday, the Bulldogs had a hard time passing all the Vikings’ serves. The Board of Review will meet a* many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2004 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 9, 2004. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipifors for each class of real property and personal property tor 2004 are as follows: Delton spikers go one and one in their regular season finale Agricultural............................46.74%..........................................1.0697 Commercial......................... 42.13%.......................................... 1.1868 Industrial.............................. 49.91%..........................................1.0019 Residential............................48.13%..........................................1.0389 Personal............................ 50% .............................................. 1.00 pair of district warm-up matches against Upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor the Township will provide reasonable and necessary serv­ ices to individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review it easy between their conference tourna­ Delton's vanity volleyball team split in a Southern Michigan Athletic Association foes last week. While some other area teams are taking ments and the district tournament the Panthers played Olivet and Bath last Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Thursday. The Panthers topped Olivet 15-4. 15-5, with some solid play from senior Shanna Tamminga who had four kills, two blocks, and five digs against the Eagles. Tamminga also had five kills, five blocks, and seven service points as the Michigan Home Fgbce Panthers pushed Bath to three games before falling 12-15,15-7.15-8. Roxann Huisman added five kills for DK in the loss to Bath. Class B District Tournament action begins Saturday at 11 a.m_ for Delton, as the Panthers take on Allegan in the semifi­ Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! nals at Middleville. The winner advances to the 1 p.m. District Final. On the other half of the bracket Middleville and Plainwell square off in an Delton's Shanna Tamminga tries for one of her five kills against Bath last Thursday. 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March 9th. at 6.00 p.m. on the north balcony of the high school gym. The club teaches the fundamentals of freestyle and folkstyle wrestling and is open to anyone 3rd grade and up. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting March 16<h at the high school. Cost is $30. Questions? Call Mike Goggins, evenings 269-945-5290. __________ Call 517-652-2319 (Sony, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) opening round match, with the winner advancing to face Plainwell in the semi’s. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 2004 - Page 13 Division 3, continued from page 10 BOWLING SCORES putting Kelloggsvillc's Tun Garcia on his shoulders at 3:29. Sweat started the day by taking a 20-4 tech­ nical fall against Grand Rapids West Catholic's Chris Collison, then scored a 4-2 decision against Ovid Elsie's Steve Fedewa in Tlrewlav Mixed TVCCU 25-15; Hastings City Bink 25-15: Consumers Concrete 20-20; Woodland Sales 18.5- 21.5; Woodmansee Sawmill 18-22: Yankee Zephyr 13.5-26.5. Men's High Games & Series - S Hause 191-558; D. Motjan 200-554; D Blakely 591; M. Christiansen 178-496: D. Benner 279-604; R O'Keefe 258-636: L. Miller 245­ 573; B. Woodmansee 183. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 235-581; D. Bartimus 177-515; E Vanessc 178-495; M. Westbrook 168; D. Neytneiyer 179. the semi's. The two wrestlers who topped Delton Kellogg senior Tyler Harris in the 140-pound weight class Saturday finished third and fourth in the flight. Harris fell in a 4-0 decision in the opening round to Lakeview’s Andrew Johnson who went on to finish third. After scoring a pair of victories in consola­ tion. Harris was one step away from the Palace when be was beaten 10-4 by Allendale's Adam Reatini who placed fourth in the end. Harris. Morgan, and Sweat saw their Panthers' team season end at Maple Valley in the district round against Pennfield. and Maple Valley's team saw its season end last Wednesday night with a 46-31 loss to Dowagiac in the regional opener, but a couple Lions made sure their seasons will continue as well. Lion juniors Ben Boss and Chris Morris both advanced Saturday. Boss improved his season record to 50-0 by pinning his way to the title, and will be mak­ ing his third trip to the State Finals. As a sophomore. Boss medaied in eight place. Parchment's Caleb Lohman went down in 2:49 of the 140-pound championship match Saturday. It was Boss' third pin of the day. Andrew Johnson of Lakeview fell in 1:13 of the semifinal, and Bath's Kirk Easterbrook fell in 4:18 to start the day. At 171, Chris Morris got a bye and only had to wrestle two matches on Saturday. His 9-7 decision over Zach Comer of Alma Delton's Dustin Morgan attempts to hold down Rogers Shane Hoag in the in the semifinals guaranteed him a spot in the State Finals. Morris had to settle for second place when Joe Bailey of Central Montcalm topped him in the championship 9-4. Bailey is a senior, with a record of 55-1 on the year. The Lions’ other regional qualifier, junior Kevin Fassett came up one win short ot the Palace on Saturday. Fassett was pinned in the first round by Jon Pindar of Grand Rapids West Catholic, and had to try and battle his way through the con­ solation bracket. There he won his first match, a 10-5 deci­ sion over South Haven’s Andreas Alcauter. Bowlerettcs Viking 62 38; NBT 61-39; Kent Oil & Propane 61-39; Dean's Dolls 57-43; Hecker Agency 54.5-45.5; Railroad Street Mill 51.5­ 48.5: Carlton Center Bulldozing 42-58. Good Ganaes and Series - P Fowler 155; N. Potter 166-484; N. Bechtel 157; S. VandDenburg 205: B. Hathaway 176; N. Goggins 161; T. Redman 132: S. Merrill 179­ 478; L Elliston 201-539: H. Coenen 193­ 531; B. Maker 167; S. Huver 141-405; K. Eberly 179; T. Christopher 199-564; A. Landells 135; J. Landells 147-364; T. Thornton 163; C. Mugridge 231-588. 215-pound semifinals Saturday at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) but then was topped by Shepherd’s Kyle Smith in the consolation semifinals 9-4. Delton’s Tyler Harris (top) works to Perry Hardin) Lakewood won’t party until it’s all over at State Mapte Valley s Ben Boss nears a pin Individual Regional. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons didn’t get the job done at O-K Gold tourney The Saxon varsity volleyball team didn't have a very happy ending to the O-K Gold season. Hastings fell in all three of its contests at the conference tournament on Saturday, to make matters worse two of the three losses came against teams the Saxons had beaten during the regular season. The Saxons entered the tournament as the sixth seed, finished eighth, and ended up slightly ahead of Holland Christian for sev­ enth place in the final league standings. Holland Christian was one of the two teams to fall to the Saxons then beat them during the tourney. The Maroons topped Hastings 13-15.15-7,16-14 in die first round «rfconsolation. The Saxons then went down to Wyoming Park, the second team they *d beaten during the regular season. 15-8.15-7. • “I would have to say the highlight of the day was the second game against Wayland," said Saxons coach Gina McMahon. “Our passing game was on. Our serving game was on. Our setting and hitting game was on. However, we could not maintain that all day long." Sophomore Jodi Jolly came off the Saxon “She did shine that game." said McMahon. “She came off the bench and did a really nice job in the front row.” The Saxons couldn’t maintain its momen­ tum in the third game against Wayland, as they were downed by the Wildcats 15-8.4-15. 15-7 to start the day. M M.-<hon said she told her kids during one time-out, “I don't know what else to tell you. I don’t know how else to coach you. It’s up to you. You have to do the job." The job ahead for the Saxons is the Class B District Tournament at Lakewood Saturday. The Saxons open up in the semifinals against the winner ot the Caledonia - Ionia opening round match. Charlotte faces Portland in the ocher open­ ing round game, with Lakewood waiting for the winner of that one in the semifinals. Both Charlotte and Lakewood have over 50 wins this winter. “I still think they can go out and play with determination, intensity, and be scrappy." said McMahon of her girls, “and I think they can go out there and win. I also know that Lakewood and Charlotte are very powerful teams." "1 think Charlotte and Lakewood are better bench and provided the Saxons with a spark against Wayland. teams than we are. but I still think that we can go out there and do the job." IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD Off REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Irving Township Board of Review for 2004 will be held at the township han at 5425 wing Rd . Hastings. Mi 49058 on the fobow­ ing dates: ■Eft M - SJ8 ML • BNON MR. BEN Ml • Ml ML • A tw ML - fcM ffM itanM beo m • mi ml • mi go. written protests may De sent to the above address by Monday. March 8th. 2004 and postmarked as such. The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2004 are as follows: Real Property Ratio Multiplier Agricultural 41.85% 1.1952 Commercial 54 55% 14472 industiial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 49 06% 1.0192 Developments 5015% C9974 Total Rea' 47 51% 10568 Commercial, industrial and utility Personal Property are all 50% HM xatnee Pierce Irving Township Supervisor 269-945-5276 synopsw RUTLAND CHARTER TUWN8MP REGULAR BOARD MEEriNG FEBRUARY 11, BM-7J0 PM Regular meeting calod to order end Pledge of Allegiance. Present: FHnt, Lyons. Rogers, Lee. McKenna, Greenfield. Cerr and 9 gueets. Approval of agenda, as presented, by votes vote. Mtoutes ot toe January 14, 2004 Regular Board Meeting approved. Approved Zoning and Bukfing Report by votes vote. Vouchors and payrol approved tor payment. Approved toe Algonquin Lake AsoodaHon fire­ works permit tor July 4,2004. Adopted #2004-17, Podunk Lake Wood Assessment Resolution by rol cal vote. Approved $1,280 lor cemetery sign protedtonAotaHng wal by voice vote. Treasurer's report received by voice vote. Meeting adjourned al 821 p.m. ReepisctfuBy submitted, Robin McKenna. Ctork Woodmansee 161; W Birman 187-512; L. Brandt 199-578; R. Wieland 171-496; R. Adgate 181 509. R. Robbins 193-549; C. Atkinson 167; D. Edwards 213-569; W. Mallekoote 198-499; R. Walker 190-556; R. Hart 204-512; C Jesiek 194-490. Lakeview's Andrew Johnson Saturday in the 140-pound weight class. (Photo by pound weight class at the Division 3 LEGAL NOTICE Senior Citizens Ward's Friends 59.5-365; 4 B's 5-38; Pin Pals 58-38: Number I Senior 56-40; Jesiek 54-42; Wieland s 51.5-445; Kuempel 47-3­ 48.5; King Pins 47-49: Nash's Harem 46-50; Butterfingers 42.5-53.5; Early Risers 41.5­ 54.5; Friends 40-56: M-M's 37-59; Sun Rise! 33.5- 623. Womens Good Game and Series - R. Murphy 167; H. Service 155-458; E Ulrich 159-452; M. Wieland 168-462; L. Friend 124-333:3. Kasinsky 147; N. Brandt 143­ 379: R. Murrab 187-495; S. Merrill 237-532: D. Keller 149-396; C. Hills 158; G. Olis 178­ 473; C. Bonnema 168-474; S Patch 201-532; Y. Cheeseman 175-450 Mens Good Games and Series - D. Murphy 167; G Fotbey 176-486; B. score points in his opening round loss to Saturday during his run through the 140- Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 72; 4 Horsemen 70; Red Dog 62; Gutter Dusters 59; Russ-N-Us 56; Sandbaggers 55; Croc Hunters 53; Thunder Alley 52; Thee Froggcrs 52; Sunday Snoozers 49; Barlow Florist 49; Funky Bowlers 46; Whatever 45. Womens High Games and Series - S. Keeler 203-575; K. Oakley 193-543; M. Kirchen 225-518; A. Hubbell 190-512; D. Krallman 160-426; K. Craven 148-399; P. Lambert 136-385; K. Wendorf 154-374; C.Oakley 135-360; B. Barlow 136-336; M. Snyder 213; D. Snyder 203; B. Vugteveen 187; L. Rentz 158; J. Giar 124. Mens High Game and Series - M. Kuhlman 222-579; B. Falconer 214-573; J. Shoebridge 225-522; S. Lambert 176-521; R. Wendorf 164-469; D. Craven 211-449; M. Vugeteveen 164-448; T. Barlow 158-442; S. Sanborn 208; M. Keeler 200; R. Snyder 199; THS RRM NA DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OSTAMED WSX BE USED POE THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARVDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE weuDCsaay r.tvi. Mace Pharmacy 58; Bowling Bags 57; Hair Care Center 53; Seebers 52: Eye and Ent 47; Girrbach s 46 RR St. Mill 43. Women's High Games and Series - S. Merrill 179-502. D. Seeber 175-495: U. Ulrieh 178-473: L. Dawe 172-437; T. Christopher 203; G. Otis 178; J. Rice 172; P. Freeman 168. R. Marrah 165; B. Maker 158; B. Norris 128. Lakewood is doing things a little different­ ly this year as it prepares for the Slate Quarterfinals at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena on Friday night. Head coach Bob Veitch, who is incessant­ ly promoting his spans and his teams, wants to tone down the hoopla. At least until after the weekend. There won't he a big pep assembly send off for the Vikings. “1 told them I didn’t want to." said Veitch. But they plan to party if things go the way they want this weekend. “We can have an assembly when we get back and present the school with the trophy Default has boon made in toe conditions ot a mortgage made by Raymond Ufiey and Christine may. husband md wNo, to CMtaanctel Mortgage Company fAc/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc., mortgagee, dated September 30. 2000 and recorded October 27. 2000 in Instrument Number 1051255, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage toe sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 14/100 Dollars ($38,787.14) including interest at toe rate of 11.59% per annum. Under too power ot sale cnmeined in toe wort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage w« bo foreclosed by a sale of too mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at puMc venue at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO pin. on April 1.2004. The promisee are located in too VBago of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of block 9 of Samuel Roush S addMon to the VRago of Freeport aocordtog to too recorded pial thereof as recorded In Emt 1 of pleis on page 23 The redemption period shal be 6 months from too dote of such sate, unices too property lo dotermmoo aoanaonoo m accoraanco wrm mvla 1800.3241a. In which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from too date ot toe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing mort­ gagee can roocand too sale in too event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a eknuftanoouc res­ olution wMh toe borrower. In toot event. your dam­ ages, V any; are imited solely to too return of toe bid amount tendered at sate. Doted: February 28, 2004 ORGANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CWfciancial Mortgage Company Uk/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc. , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.1787 ■— Pub: 228-3/25 [Looking for a printer? Inting npnny on Monday.’’ Right now its all business, as the Vikings prepare to face Gaylord. Practices are going good so far and the Vikes have had a chance to look closer at the match-up with the Blue Devils. “It looks tight." said Veitch. “I think we match up. You've got the 30. 35, 40. heavy­ weight, and 12-pound matches that arc toss ups. We’ve got to win three of those five. If we can pull out three of the five we can beat them." Practices have been going good so far this week according to Veitch. The Vikings have been through this before, and most of them Full Service From Start to Finish! know what to expect The winner of Friday’s quarterfinal, which is set to begin at 7:45 p.m., will face the win­ ner of Friday's Lowell - Flint Kearsley quar­ terfinal on Saturday at noon. The Division 2 Finals will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. If the Vikings make it that far, there is a welcome home party planned for Saturday night at the high school. But the Vikes aren't going to celebrate until then. Did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world, with the bluest eyes ... And if you do, would you tell her and her family that I’m truly sorry? 02588575 I t I �Pago 14 — Thursday, March 4,2004 — The Hastings Banner MORTGAGE BALI NOTICE THS « AN AH—I TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MPORMAnON OBTAMO WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has oocunod In a mortgage made on December 11. 1908 by Rebecca Columbia, aa Mongagur, ■> nueanga vmy dotoc, a imcrwgon DonxIng corporation, aa Mortgagee. The Mortgagee waa recorded on Oaoambor 22.1888 In too Otttoe of toe Register of Deada tor Bony County. Mfchigan. aa Document Number 1022705. Al too data of Ma Notice tooro to dtomod to bo due and unpaid on too Mortgage too aum of TVrentyJIvo Thousand Four Hundred Forty-oovon and 50/100 Dottere (025,447.50). No auR o pro* oeedtoga have boon kwdtated to recover any part of toe <^*** *^ajr^ by too Mortgage, and too power of sato contained in too Mortgage haa become opera* too by renoon of ouch dotautt. On Thurede* March18, 2004. at one o'clock In too afternoon at too oaat door ot too Barry County Courthouse, 220 Wool Stale Street, Haotinga, Meragan ewno, wnci w vw pane kx martgaga aataa tor Barry County, MkMgan. mare wl bo oBarad tor aria and aoto to too NghM MiBar. ■ puMo aato. tor ma purpooo of ariWytog t» amour* of duo and unpaid upon too MorMga. togatoar orii toa lagri ooato and diargaa of aato. inctodtog aptomoyo' toaa rionad by too. too propar<y tooatod bi too TbamaNpof Coadaaon. Barry County MkMgan, and daatdbad In too Mongaga rokWxra: Conunonring 5M toot Eaal from Norto IM pool. Sadkm 35. Tbwn 3 Norm. Rang, 7 Waal Caabalon Townaf*. Bony Couriy McHgan, manoa Soum to MB Pond, man* Nortoaootorty along toa MB Pond to a port whore too highway and MB Pond War­ — -» manoa wva to am or a-oegmnmg. f - -r— Mu, ®W pace PP NO, 08-62-002-000446-00. The redemption ported Mi bo eta (6) mortha from too date of eate untooe too property la aban­ doned. In which case toe redemption period ahol beano (1) monto from too date of eate. Dated: February 10.2004 MILLER, JOHNSON. SNELL A CUMMtSKEY. PLC. Attorneys tor Mortgagee By: Steven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave.. NW. Suite 800 P.O. Boa 306 Grand Rapids, Ml 40601-O3G6 616-831-1700 (3/11) AHEMFT- TNB NUMBER BELOW V YOM AM Bl ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. THM RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT TACT OUR omet «r (BMI SM-7«N B AM Bi ACTIVE MUtMV DUTY. certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to Green Corporation), dated December 2,1006. and record- A GAHAN and JESSICA L GAHAN. HUSBAND ANO WIFE 10 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION, Mortgaoaw driad Daoambar 22. 3M0. and taaudad on Daoambar 2B. 2000. kiammant No. 106B2B0. Barry County Racorda. MBNgan, on County of Barry in the Stalo of Michigan on December 30.1006, In Uber 681, Pagofa) 060, at al tiro date of thio Notice, for principal and interest, too sum of 077367.93, end no proceedings having data haraol tia aum o< ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR ANO S4Z1W DOLLARS (S107.M4.M). inckidkig Manat ri 7.12S% par annum. UHdar tw powar ri aaia coMakiad In arid mort- secured by eaid Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of aato contained in said NOW THEREFORE, Notice io hereby given tort on April 16,2004 M 130 p.m., on too Maps of the Courthouao in too CRy of Haatinga, toot being toe bo loractoaad by a aaia ri aw monpaoad pramiaao. or aoma part ri riam. al pubic vandua. at «w Bany County Courtiouaa In IlMdnpa. MkMgan. ri 100 oldock pjn . on Aprf », 2004. Said prandaao am ariiriad In CITY OF HASTnw, uarry ixxmry, MKragan, ano are ooocnooa highoot biddOf, at pubic aato. for toe purpooe of aattsfjtog toe amounts duo and unpaid upon eaid unriQriQri logottwr with Interest at 0.00 peroort per LOT 782 OF THE QTY. FORMERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTWGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT MAP. PARCEL TAX © f: 06-664101-252 ­ 00. ____ The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Serving Corporation), does pay on or prior to the dale ot Bogtoning al the Eaat 1/4 comer of Section 10, tn aooordanoo wRh 1048CL 6003241a. In which and Woot 1/4 Ino of Section 10; toonoo North 00 Dogreoc 16*53* Eaat 250.00; toonoo Souto 80 Dctod: March 1,2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Section 10; toonoo Souto 00 Degrees 16*53* Wool 250.00 toot to toe Ptoco of Beginning. The redemption period ahati bo six (6) months BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC ween i roe r-menaw oervxang uorpomon; By: DONAID A. BRANDT (P3O1B3) ABomoye tor Mcrtga^ao ■ 1241 E. Bghto SbeU. P.O. Boa 5817 Trevoroo CRy. MkMgan 408883617 (231)841-6680 Dctod: February 27.2004 (4/1) toe County of Barry, and Stole of MkMgan, on July 8, 1080, in Document Number 1032246. Barry County Rocorda. on which mortgage tooro to principal and kitereeL toe cum of Sixty Stir Thousond Mno Hundred Seventy Ono and 83/100 Dotiara (366.07133) ptae lato chargee of Ono Hundred Forty Sta and 08/100 Dotiara (314636) POM PLEAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT kttLHARY DUTY. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THM RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMARON THAT WE OBTAttfWKX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE OR ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROWDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has boon made to the toons and conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 6.000% per annum made by KaMoon J. Bair, a single woman. Mortgagor, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, on December 20. 2002 and recorded to too Office of too Remoter of Deeds for the County of Barry. Stale of MkMgan. on January 31, 2003 to Document No. 1006855, and re-recorded March 5, 2003, to Document No. 1008813, and subsequently assigned to The Provident Bank, on vMch Mortgage there is duo, as of too dote of this Notice, too prindpei sum of 0136.414.60, plus totoreet Under too power of sale cortainod to add Mortgage and too atoll lie to such case made and provided. Notice io hereby green tool on Aprfl 8, 2004, al 130 pm, focal time, said Mortgage ahol bo forecioood al sate al pubic auction to toe high­ est bidder al too Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. County of Barr* Stale of MkMgan, (toat being one of too ptaooo of hoidtog Orcul Court to seiflI County), of too premfooo described to add Mortgage, or some part of toom. The promioM doocribod to odd Mortgage io toedod to toe Townchip of Orangevffie. County of Bony, Side of McNgon and fogaly doocribod aa: Tho Souto 835 feet of too Wad 275 fad of too Eaat 1/2 at too Northeast 1/4 which lee North at too oonioritoo of Kdfor Road, except too souto 150 foot of the Wad 75 feet tooroof. Section 16, Tbwn 2 North, Range 10 Wed, subject to an eaeomont tor ingress and agrees and utiMy ptapoooo over too East 66 tod thereof. Tax IdonlMtadlon No. 08-11-01630440 The redemption period ohdl bo one (1) year from toe date of the sale: untooe dotorminod abandoned in aooordanoo wlh MCLA 8003241a, In which case the redemption period ehdi bo thirty (30) days from too dale ot ouch ado. Doted: February 23. 2004 The Provident Bwk NEWMANN LAW, P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee Hott. Ml 40042 (517)6804620 (3/25) TMB RRM » A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTOM TO COLLECT AOSt ANY RFORMAnON WE OBTMN WAX K1MB) FOR THAT PURPOBE-PLEABE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtnARYDtHY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt haa been made in Hnanoo, mortgagee, dated April 24, 1007 and mart 1078510. in Barry county records, MkMgan. Barry County Record!. Said mortgage is now hold by Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by aortgnmort oubmtitod to and recorded by too Many County Regiotor of Deeds. There la ctoknod to be duo on such mortgage toe aum of Seventy live Thousand RSUr Hundred TtotoNtoo antf 07/100 Doiiri (076.425.07) Including Haraol at too rate of Courtoouoo, In too Ctiy of Haatinge, Barry County. MkMgan (toal being too buRdtog where too CkcuR cum of Ono Hundred Thousand Wvortv-Thruo And 06H0O Dottere annum. foredoeod by a Rato of toe mortgaged premteoa, or County Courtoouoo in Haotinga In Barry County, MkMgan Ml DO p.m. on April 8. 2004. MkMgan and daoertoed aa: Northwuat comer al tie Souto 1/2 of too Northwest Prairtovttte, Barry County. Michigan, and are nw. omctkmo ■■ uoyxxwig ■* t-w oouewasi oomur <>l arid Nnf> ri tv. BurihuM IM ri «w Commencing al too Waal 1/4 at poet of fraction- East Ena of said Norto 1/2 of too Southwest 1/4 of 1/4 Fairhaven acoordtog to Rte recorded plat tooreof aa recorded In Uber 5 of Plate on Pago 46, being In Section 15, Tbwn 3 North, Range 8 Wool Heatings Tbwnahip, Barry Count* MkMgan The redemption period ehei be 6 montoe from too date d ouch sole, untooe dotorminod aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a, in which case toe redemption period aha! bo 30 days from toe date of ouch aato. Dated: February 10,2004 For mono information, ptoaoe cal: FC C 246.563.1301 Ttutt 6 Ttott, P.C. 680.00 foot; toonoo Souto 330.00 toot to eaid 1/4 Portion of aaid pared aa need flor roadway purpooea on Tbnner Lake Road. Tbx LD. No.: 08-0134J26003-15. 96003241a, in which case the redemption period 8003241(a), In Which case too redemption period TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredootog mort­ gagee con rescind too aato In too overt a 3rd petty buys too property and there to a aknuRaneous res- Am Arbor, MkMgan, January 20,2004. Btaabeto A. Keto, LEGAL DEPARTMENT TCF Notional tot. Mortgagee 401 East Uborty, Am Arbor, MkMgan 48104-2208 (734)7853300x5490 --------------(208305) Dctod; March 4,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Aa AoMgnoo P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 200.1787 mwrw Pub: 3/4-4/1 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2004 WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWNSHF HALL 10115 S. NORRIS RD.. DELTON. MO0GAN 46046. ON THE FOL­ LOWS© DATES: TUESDAY. MARCH 2 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETNG - 9 am. MONDAY. MARCH 8 - APPEAL HEARtiG • 5-12 am. 8 2-5 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 12 - APPEAL HEARtiG - 0-12 am 6 63 pm. THURSDAY, MARCH 25-APPEAL HEARING-1-4 pm 663 pm PLEASE CALL OFFICE FOR AN APPOBfTMBfT THE. 265623-2884 THE BOARD OF REVIEW WLL MEET AS MANY DAYS MORE AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO HEAR QUESTIONS. PROTESTS. AND TO EQUALIZE THE 2004 ASSESSMENTS. WRITTEN PROTESTS MAY BE SENT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS BY MARCH 24.2004. AGRICULTURAL ...................... 4634% .................. 13880 COMMERCIAL........................27.68%................... 13064 INDUSTRIAL.......................... 48.89% ................... 13220 RESIDENTIAL........................4720%................... 1.05730 PERSONAL............................ .50.00....................... 130 UPON 5-DAY NOTICE TO THE SUPERVISOR THE TOWNSH IP WILL PROVI DE REASONABLE AND NECES­ SARY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE BOARD OF REVIEW MARK A. DOSTZR, SUPERVISOR PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHT 200423-2604 To al reeidart! of too Barry Conoorvation DWricL notice io here­ by given tout on toe 23rd day of April. 2004, between toe houra of 1130 am and 130 pm. at too W K. Kelogg Btoioglcal Station Conforanoo Carter, 3700 E Gul Lake Drive, Hickory Comora. McNgan. an amuai meeting and (hector*a election wtt bo held. On too 8to day of March, 2004, being forty-toe (45) days prior to toe dale of too annual meeting, aboortoo botiota are avaflabie tor vot­ ing In tola election at too Barry Conoorvation DiafrictOtitoo lor Mart at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 106, Heatings, MkMgan, during toe reg­ ular business hours of too Conservation District which are between too hours of 830 am and 430 pm There are two pooieona on too Board al Dkectore up for election at thia masting. Boto positions are tor four-year terms. Those eigiblo tor election by completion of nominating petitions are: Aired John Gemrich Thomas K. Guthrie, Jr. Annual Mooting Agenda 1130 -Ejection open 1230-Cel to Order - Review of Fkwncial Report of FY 2003 - Review of Budget tor FY 2004 -Pubic input ’230 - Election doeed • District Staff Reports - Other Agency Reports * Board Chairman's Report 130 - Awards and Recognition 125 - Announcement of Section Reauks 130 - Adjournment oesaeei I MORTGAGE SALE-Dotoutt has been made in too ooncMtono al a mortgage made by Jemio L Ulrich, a stogie man and Rachd A Stonohouoe, stogie woman, arigtod mortgagors), to Exchange Flnanoid Corporation, A Mfohlgan -Corporation, Morigaoee, dated July 23.1000, and recorded on July 20,1000 In Indrumonl 1033170, andjooignori by meono aadgnmonts to Mortgage Electronic Rogictretlon Systems, Inc. ae asdgnoo by an aedgnmenl ddod February 5, 2001 recorded on September 10. 2001 In toafrumonl 1086216, In Barry county records, MkMgan, on which mortgage tooro to ctoknod to bo duo d too dato hereof too sum of Htty-Sd Thousand Ttoo Hundred TtoortyNtoo And 40/100 Dottare (066225.40), todudtog toiarad d 8% per annum. unoor me power or saw concamoo m san mon­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given Owl odd mortgage vH bo torectooed by a sdo of 0* mortgaged premises, or some par! of toom, d pubic vendue, d too Barry County Courthouse in Heatings d 130 PM, on April 1,2004. Sdd premises are dluaiod In VMago of ivasnwo, tterry vounxy, Rwcnigan, ano are doocribod as: The East 44 toot of 0w Souto 40 foot ot Lot 16 of Vtoago of Naehvffie, acoordtog to too recorded ptot toeroot, as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 10, Bor. County Records. The redemption porior> aiie*! bo 6 months from toe dato of ouch ode. untooe dotorminod abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a, to which coos toe redemption period ahol bo 30 days from toe dato of such ado. Dated: February 28.2004 For more information, pieces call: FC M 248.503.1306 Trott 6 TTott, P.C. Attomoya For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Wegreph Rd Ste 200 Bto^wn Farms, MkMgan 48025-5822 Fle«008822F02 WE OBTAOf WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE ttf ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio ode may bo reodndod by the torociodng mortgagee, in uiM wwn, ywr damages, rr any, sraw oe nmrt•d MMy to fto rtoum o< tb, bld wnount ton­ MORTGAGE SUUEUtotoukhtoTMn mM kt to, conMtm of a mortg*, imd, by Dtoid AMn Rudd and May Kay Rudd, hutotoid aid «■>. brigma nxxkwM,). to Fka Falatf al MkMgan. toa MkMgai Opaattng nana al Cbana Ona Bank. FSB.. Mongagaa. datad Macb 5, 2001. and raotvdad on March IS. 2001 In katnanant 10SBS0,. m Barry bounty raconte, MkMgai. on which mongaga Sara a daknad to ba dua a «w daa haaol la aum rd Ona Hwtdrad Mnaty-Sa Thouaand Rm Hindrad OaMMyrighl And MR00 Doaai (S1SM78.SB). Including maraa a 72S% pa annum. Unda ma powar of aa, contolnad to aaid mortgaga and ma aMuto In auch oaaa mada and pro•toad, nodoa a baraby ghan mat aaid mgrtgaga wB ba toradoaad by a aato ot ma mortgagad promiaaa. or aoma part of mam. al pttfc aandua, al ma Barry Courty Courtnuaa In Haatoga al ISO PM. on Mardi 25. 2004. Said pramtaaa are Cattail to Toamahip ot Thomappto, Barry County. MkMgan. and are daaotad aa: Paroal 1: A paroai of land to tia Souto IB of Sackon 15. Town 4 Norto, Rang, 10 Waal daaot>adaa:BagtontogatapaMontoaSoutoana ot aaid SaOkrn 15, dtoant North M dogreaa 53 mtoulaa 46 aaoonda Eaat TOflBlaal bom toa Souto IM poat Of aaid Sacdon 15. aaid point atao being on toa camertkia of M47. toonoo Norto as dogreaa SI minutee 15 eocorxte West, along aaid oonterikw o( M-S7 a dkttanoo of 78730 test; ttwnao North 80 degrees 63 minutes 46 esconda EaaL 71036 iosL ttwnos Souti 20 degress 51 minutes 15 esconda East 75024 loot to Ore North ri^i of way of Finkboinsr Road, toonoo Souto 23 degress 21 minutoa 15 seconds Woot 3635 toot to said Souto Ino of Soctton 15, Otonoo Souto 08 degrees 63 minutee 45 esconda Wool along aaid Souto ttno 477.75 tool to a dear vision area, toence North 63 dogreaa 43 minutoa SO aooonde Weet along add data viafon woe 286.01 tool to toe righl of way of M47, toonoo Souto 20 dogrenc 51 ntinuloo 15 aooonde Eaat along aaid right of way 10734 tool to aaid Souto Section Ino, Otonoo Souto 98 dogreaa 53 minutoa 45 seconds WoaL along aaid Souto mo 88.44 tool to toa ptaoeof beginning. Subjed to odattng pubic highway aaa ament over too Westerly 80 tool tor highway M-37 and too Soutoorty 33 tool tor rvwuoawr noao. Exospt: Bsginning st a poM on too Souto Ino of Section 15 Tbwn 4 North, Range 10 WM, dfotortt North 00 dogreaa 63 minutoa 46 aooonde EaaL 70.86 toot from toe Souto 1/4 pool of add Section 15, aaid poM afoo botag on toa oomarttne of M37; toonoo North 29 degrees 51 minutee 15 seconds WM otong said oontaritaa of M-37 a deterri of 400.46 toot; toonoo North 88 dogreaa 60 minutee 07 aooonde Eaat 30440 tool; tttonoe 8outo 00 degrees SO minutee 46 aooonde Eaat 30640 tool to too North ri(M of w^ mo of Fltooinor Road. Thence North 53 degrees 43 minutee 30 wounds - Wool along a door viafon area 230.8BMto4ho< < right of way bl WO M-37; toonoo South 25 degrees 51 minutoe 15 ooconde East, along odd rijM of way 18734 toot to odd Souto Section tew; ttwnoo Souto 88 degrees S3 minutoe 46 seconds WWL along said Souto Ino 66.44 tout to too pteoo of bagtaning. Exoopt: Wat part of tie Bouttwaal 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 Norto, Rango 10 Wool. Thomappto lownwwp, trerry voura* MKragan. aoocnuoo as. Commancing at ma Soum IM oomar of aaH Sadkm; manoa North N d*roaa 53 mmufca 45 aatanda Eaal SOam trot Mong ma Soum Ina of aaid Badon to ma poM of bagkmktg; manoa North 00 dooraaa 47 mini at t 27 aaoonda Eaal 24500 laat atong an arirttog knoa Ina; manoa Soum 00 dogreaa 53 mtnuMa 45 aaoonda Waal 7&00 laat manoa Nodi 00 dagreaa 47 mkadaa 27 aaoonda Eaat 300JM laat tianea Soum 25 dagreaa 51 n*>UM 15 aaoonda Eaal 55552 laat manoa Soum 23 daflraaa 21 mlmaaa 15 aaoonda Whal 3M5 laat to da Soum kwot aaid Sadon; manoa Soum 05 dogreaa 43 minulaa 45 aaoonda WM. 245.40 IM along aaid Soum Ina ot ma poM of bagbmlng Tbarodarnpkm parted ahd ba 12 monma tram m, dare of auch aaia. Datad: Fatauary 10,2004 For more HomMon, piaaaa oak FC W 245503.1312 Trad * Tran P.C. Attomaya For Chartar Ona Bank. HA l*/a Rret Marat of MkMgan, ma MkMgan Oparafng nama of Chartar Ona Bank. FAB. 30400 TMagregh Rd are 200 Bk^iam Mm, MkMgan 400255022 Ha »012504F01 wm PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTH IN BUDGETING) NOTICE The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2004 - 2005. Where: Prairieville Township Hail 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 Date: Wednesday, March 10,2004 Time: 7XX) p.m. *The property tax millage rate propoeed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be e subject of this hearing. A copy of ma budgal la avalaMa lor put* hapadon at r\- ■l-l - rat - i ownsnip ---- h-t-. anan 1-0 rraineviwe 10115 South Norris Rd. Dotion, Ml 49046 •Any other business that mey «xxne before this board The Preirtovttto Township board sritt provide neooeooiy reooonabio Mtaltary aide and sore* eorvteae should contact the Pralriuvttto Tbwnahip board by wrMng or catttotg the tottowing: PrairtovSto Ttep. Ctarfr 10118 6. Norrie Rd. Dolton, Ml 46046 Phone:(266)623-2664 This notice is in oomplwico wtth MCL 141.436 A MCL 21134c �Th, HasSngs fiervwr - Thuraday. March 4. 2004 - Page 15 FORECLOSURE NOTICE STATE OF MKMGAN PMMATC COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREOnORS TRUBTADMMSTRATXJN EataM ot Elaine N. Meaacar Revocable LMng Th* Dale ot birth: 10-30-1031. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent. Elaine N. Maaacar. SSN: 300-30-5056. who Dead at 065 Rrawood Drive. Mk*M>*. Michigan 49333 died 11-10-2003. CredSor, ot Via decedent are notffied that al daime are agama the eMaw w« be forever barred unte* preeemail lo Elen M. Smart. Tmatea and Vw namadtrniMM warm 4 month, at* the dale ot puttoaBon of VVa nodoe. Date: Sri 04 wave L Meenga. Jr. (P52711) 4433 Byron Comer Ave.. SW Wyoming. Ml 40590 016631-7722 Elan M. Smart. Tn*ee 7000 Decher Rd. Lake Odaaaa. Ml 40049 0163744)102 (Ml •WTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMARON ornuHED wu be used km that run­ ROBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR ORRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARVOUTV. MORTGAGE SALE Detaul haa bean made In the condHone ot a mortgage made by BrarSy J. Werner, a Rngie man. lo AmarlquM Mortgage Company, mortgagee, derad July 22.2002 and recorded Augual 13.2002 in meeument Number 1005506. Bany County Record!. There ■ claimed lo be due on euch mortgage the aum ot One Hundred Fifty-One Thoueend Seven Hundred FortyMne and 97/100 Oom (*151,750.97) (ndudkig imemet at the raw of 9.75% per annum. Under Vie power of eale contained In the mort­ gage and Via atatulee ot the Stalo of Michigan, nodoe a hereby given Vai the mortgage wB be loredoeed by a aaM ot Vw mortgaged premaee. or aome part ot them, at pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouoe In Heednge m Barry County. Mlchlgen al 1/00 pm. on Apr! 1.2004. The premise, are located a da Townehip ot Carlon. Bany County. Mkhigan. and are dascrtbed Lot 9 ot Leach Lake Retort, according lo the recorded p* thereof, ae recorded n Uber 1 ot PW* Q0 Pay 68 Th* redemption period ehel be 6 months from too ctete of euch sate. unlees the property is deter­ mined ebendoned in accordance with MCLA <600.3241*, in which case the redemption period ehal be 30 days from the dale of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectooing mort­ gagee can reednd the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there io a simutaneous res­ olution wtth the borrower. In that event your dam­ ages, V any. are limited ootety to the return of me bld amount tendered at sale. Dated: February 28, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ameriquest Mortgage Company , Aa Mortgagee P.O. Bok 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5011 (248) 45JMOOO Rte No. 214.1077 » PUB: 2/26-3/25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THM ARM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Tracy L Everts, a single woman, and Robert J. Durek, a single man, to Green Tree Servicing LCC (t*/a Coneeco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated February 29, 2000, and recorded in the Office ot the Register of Deeds tor me County of Berry in the Slate of MteNgan on March 21, 2000, in Documenta No. 1042311, et aeq. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, me aum of $122,470.70, and no proceedings hav­ ing been footitotod to recover the debt now remain­ ing eecured by aeid Mortgage, or eny part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage hao become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given mat on March 25,2004 et 1XX) p m., on the stope of me Courthouee in the City of Hastings, that being me piece tor holding me Circuit Court tor the County of Bany, there wR be offered lor sale and add to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, tor me purpooo ot sat­ isfying the amounts duo and unpeid upon said Mortgage, together with interact at 8.50 parcant par annum, legal coats, attorney lees, and any taxec and foeurance mat said Mortgage, Groan Tree Servicing LLC 'tA/a Coneeco Finance Servicing Corp.), dooo pay on or prior to the dote of said aato; add promisee are described in odd Mortgage aa fdtows,t>wbParcel D. Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 3, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence Soum 89 Degrees; 37*49* East on the North Section Lino, 72630 feet to mo Place d Beginning of this Deocription; thence continuing Scum 89 Degrees 37*49* East on mo North Section Uno 310.00 toot; thence Souto 00 Dogreoo 06*34* Woot 330.00 foot; toonoo Nort. 89 Dogreoo 37*49* West 310.00 toot thence North 00 Dogreoo 06*34* East 330.00 toot to mo Place of Beginning. Together wtth and subject to a 86 tod wide osiwmors tor ingress, ogress and pubic utilities, the centerline of said easement being doocribod as commencing at the Northwest Comer of said Section 3; thence Soum 00 Degrees 03* OT West on the West Section Line, 5630 tost to ths Piera d Beginning of this description; thence the centertine runs as fdtows: Soum 84 Degrees 22* or East 44.43 toot; monoo Soum 73 Dogreoo 23* ir East. 53.57 toot; monoo Soum 67 Dogreoo 53* 36* East 53.38 toot; thence Soum 60 Dogreoo 49* 30’’East 59.13 teet; thence South 81 Dogreoo 27* 33* EaeL 77.19 toot; thence Soum 85 Degrees 32* 38* East 68.85 feet; thence Norm 87 Degrees 23* 43* East, 17834; monoo North 70 Dogreoo 39* 38* EasL 195.61 feet; monoo North 77 Dogreoo 38* 27" EaeL 47.96 toot; thence Soum 89 Degrees 23* OT EasL 120.42 toot; msnos Soum 87 Degress 03* 51* East 17433 tost to ths Point of Endfog. Subject to Easements, Reservations. Restrictions and Limitations d Record, it any. The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from ths dato d sale unless ths property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abendonmont, if abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARO & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (IA/s Coneeco Rnanoo Servicing Corp.) By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Mkhigen 49696-5817 (231)941-9880 combo. (3-18) THSFBMISADEBTCOLLECTORATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Evans and Laura A Evans, husband and wtto, original mortgagors), to Amorifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 21. 1999, and recorded on April 27,1999 in instrument 1028719, wto assigned by said Mortgages to Itomosido Lending, Inc. as asdgnoo by an assignment dated April 21. 1999 recorded on June 14,1999 in instrument 1031059. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgags there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty And 54/100 Dotiara ($116,480.54). Including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In srJd mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredoeod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, it the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IXX) PM, on March 25,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 5 acres of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 1 North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall b* 12 months from the date of such mm Dated February 19.2004 For more information, ptesse cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA, suc­ cessor in interest to Homeside Lending, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F013752F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATON OBTNNED Wtt_L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOOFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Dotautt having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert. Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Equifirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of September, 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of September, 2001 in Instrument No. 1067188 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having boon aooignod to Mortgage Boctronic Hogiili bImjii Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Household Rnanoo Corporation, its succsssors and assigns, said Assignment having been recorded on the 28th day of Novomteor, 2001, in instrument No. 1070197, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo, at the date of this notice, the sum o< One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Stir Hundred Sixteen & 43/100 ($137.616.43). and no suit or proceeding at law or in oqutty having been instituted to rsoover ths dsbt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in ouch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of March, 2004 al 1XX) o'clock pan. Local Time, said mortgage wR bo forectosod by a sate at public auction, to ths highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building whore the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of the promitos doocribod in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid on said mortgage with interest thereon at 9.50000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expanses, including the attorney fees allowed by taw, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned. nec­ essary to protect Ito interest in tho promises. Which said premises are described as folows: Al that car­ tain piooo or parosi of lend situated in the VBaga of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as folows. to wit: Lol 48 of MiddtevRs Downs Addition No. 2. acoordng to the recorded Piet thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Ptete. Pago 13. During the six (6) months immediately folowing the sate, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to bo atwKtonod pursuant to MCLA 6008241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediateiy folowing the sate. Dated: 2rtWD3\ Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. FABRCOO & BROOK P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Mi 48084 248-382-2600 Pub: 2/19 - 3/18 Thia firm la a debt cdoctor attempting to coiiaci a CMDC Any iiiiuiiimjuii oMamao win do uood for thio ptapoaa. tf you are In the MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Loren Vanportfleet . a single man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 26. 2003 and recorded October 2, 2003 in Document Number 1114809 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($220,400.00) including interest 9.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torecioeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 XX)PM. On Thursday. April 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of MiddtovBe, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 22 of Thornapple Riverside Plat, According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 55. Commonly known as 7601 Bouman Dr, MiddtevRe Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless detormmed aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: .February 24, 2004 Argent Mortgage Company. LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sts 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Rte No: 04-21646 Pub: 3/4-4/1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TH IS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLE CTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the toredoeing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, H any, shal be Imited soieiy to the return of the bid amount tendered al sate, piuc intoreet MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has been made In the condttions of a mortgage made by Randy James Sharp, a singte man, original mortgagors), to HomeGold. Inc., a South Carolina Corporation, Mortgagse, dated June 10,2002, and recorded on July 15,2002 in mstrumont 1083746, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee as aodgnes by an assign­ ment dated August 15,2002 recorded on February 24, 2003 in insttument 1098239, to Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Ninoty-Nins Thousand IMP Hundred Twenty-Four And 26/100 Dolars ($99224.26), indudtog interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hsroby given that said mortgagswR be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promtoos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouee in Hastings at 1XM) PM, on March 25. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Mfchigan, and are doecribed as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 32. Ibwn 4 North, Rango 9 West, doocribod as: Commencing at the East 1/4 poet of said Section 32: Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1011.00 Feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4, to the centerline of Stole road: Thence North 72 Degrees 59 Minutes 20 Seconds West, 380.86 Feet, along the center line of State Road to the point of beginning: Thence South 4 Degrees 36 Minutoe 46 Seconds West 231.00 Foot Thence North 72 Degrees 59 Minutes 20 Seconds West 225.25 Foot: Thence South 4 Degrees 36 Mtoutes 46 Seconds East 231.00 Feet: To the esntorihs of State Road thence South 72 Degrees 59 Mtoutec 20 Seconds East 225.25 Foot along said centerline to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Stale Road. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from ths dato of such sate, unless dotorminod aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 6008241a. to which case the redemption period she! bo 30 days from the date of such sals. Dated: February 19. 2004 * For more information, ptease cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank Ono. National Association, as Trustee 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte«014063F01 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO HEAR ASSESSMENT APPEALS WILL BE HELD AT THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2481 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: MONDAY. MARCH 8. 2004 - APPEAL HEARING 1XX) P.M. TO 4XX) P.M. AND 8XX) P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. Notice of Mortgage Forocioouro Sate THIS FORM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio cate may bo roacindod by the forocfoolng mortgagee In that event, your damogse, if any, ehatt be HmRod ootafy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aaia, piuc interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mfchel E. Glenn, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 238002. and recorded on June 6, 2002 to instrument 1081777, to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Throe Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five And 36/100 Dollars ($123,425.36), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and ths statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torecioeed by a sate of the mortgaged promtoos, or some part oi them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouoe to Hastings al 1XX) PM on April 1,2004 Said premtoas are situated In Township oi Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and ara dsacribed as: The South 393 teal of ths Wsat 280 teat of ths East 430 foot of ths Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Bany County, Michigan The redemption period shal ba 6 months from ths date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 608241a, to which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 28.2004 For more information, pteaso cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. 30400 Tstegraph Road Sts. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte f012715F01 ommii (3/18) *------- 1---------- anon reraenreure nmuo - sorry vuurwy PETER IL BCHNEDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES P.C. * ATTBmNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY mFORMATION OBTABCDWU.BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (M) $88-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ISUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DotoMt has bean mads to the condHons of a mortgage made by: GARY L BOWSHER and JANICE L BOWSHER, HAW to THE HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated May 5, 2000, and recorded on Juno 28. 2000, to Instrument No. 1046040, Barry County Records, Mfohigan, and modMedl by loan modification agreement recorded October 20, 2000, as Document No. 1050996, Barry County Records, and aooignod by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an asoignmont dated April 4, 2001, and recorded on May 3. 2001, in Instrument No. 1069079. Barry Carty Records, Michigtel, on whirh mnrtgege there toiCWSMtltobe duo at ths dote hereof too sum of NBCTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 957100 DOLLARS ($88,155.95), indudtog interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to aaid mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and providod, noloo to hereby given that said mortgage rril bo foredoeod by a sale of the mortgaged promtoos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at ttte Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, MkMgan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on April 1,2004. Stod premises «o situated to TOWNSHIP of PRAIRIEVILE, Barry County, MkMgan. and are described as: Land situated to the Township of PrsMavBs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as Mtows: A parosi of land to ths Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as Beginning at the South 1/4 comer of sted Section 4; thence North 09*5782* Wool 32984 feet along the North-South 1/4 Ino, ot aaid Section 4; thence South 8883*49* East 311.11 teat; fosnee South 01*05*3T East 329.97 toot to the Soufo Ine of said Section; toonoo Norto 8883*49* Woot 331.89 test along section Ino to the port of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement tor pubic highway purposes over the Westerly 33 test thereof, lor Enzian Road and over too Southerly 33 toot there­ of tor Ford Rood. PARCEL ID: 408012-004-005-25. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sate unteos dotorminod abandoned to aooordanoo wtth 1948CL 6008241a. to which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated* Mwch 1.2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Nortowoetem Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HRs, MkMgan 48334 Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Develop menial Personal RATIO 31.87% 48.52% 50.00% 48.05% MULTIPLIER 1.5689 1.0305 1.0000 1.0406 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon made in ths oonctitions of a mortgage made by Scott Parry and Robin Perry, hueband and wtto, original mort­ gagors), to Washingion Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, dated Juno 18.2002, and recorded on June 26, 2002 in footrumonl 1082877, in Barry county records, MkMgan, on which mortgage toore is dsfoted to bo duo at too dato hereof the aum of Ona Hundred Eighteen Thouaand Four Hundred Twenty-Six And 60/100 Dottars ($118,426.80), inducting Interest al 73% par annum. Under toe power of sate oontainod in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and provxjso, nexjee n nersoy gnron tnai ssia mortgage wB bo torecioeed by a aato of the mortgaged prom­ isee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1XX) PM. on March 18,2004. Said premteaa are situated in Townehip of Johnstown, Bany County, Michigan, and are described 4$, CowxbttncfogMttteltatwaLfiQrnar of Section 16, Town 1 Norto, Rango 8 WesL Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, toonoo Souto 84 degrees. 36 minutes, 15 seconds West sfong toe North Section Ino of sold Section 1010S7 foot; toonoo Souto 4 degress, 33 mfoutos, 16 seconds West 493.84 test; thence North 85 degrees, 26 minutes, 44 seconds West 197.44 toot; thence Souto 11 degrees, 31 minutoe, 22 sec­ onds West 125.00 test to too point of beginning of tote doocription; thence North 73 dogreaa. 03 min­ utes, 31 seconds Wool 454.00 teat; toonoo Souto 27 dogreoo, 20 mfoutos. 22 oscond Wool 250.09 toot; toonoo Souto 68 dogreoo. 25 mfoutos, 12aooonds East 526.25 toot; tooros North 11 dogreaa, 31 mfoutos, 22 seconds West 290.00 test to toe extint of beginning. Together wtth too non-exciuoivs .ight OI fogreos»and egress over a 30 toot wide strip of land doocribod as: Commencing at the Northeast corner ot Section 16, Town 1 North. Rango 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, MkMgan, toonoo Souto 84 degrees, 36 minutes, 15 ssoonds Wool Mong too North Section Ino of seid Section 101037 test to the piece of boginng ot said easement; thence South 4 dogreoo, 33 mfoutos, 18 seconds Woot sfong ths Eaat Ndo of said saesminl 4933* teat; toonoo along the Norto side of easement North 85 degrees, 26 minutoe, 44 seconds West 197.44 toot; toonoo along too West Ino of aaid eaaoment Souto 11 degrees, 31 minutes, 22 seconds West 415.0 feet to the point of ending. The redemption period shei bo 12 morths from too date of such sate. Dated: February 12.2004 For more information, ptoaee cal: FC J 248393.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For WMhfogton Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Tstegraph Rd Ste 200 Bfogfwn Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4013299F01 m The Barry Township Board ol Review lor March 2004, will be held at the Berry Township Hall st 155 East Orchard St, Delton Ml on ths following dates: Tuesday. March 2,2004 - 900 a.m. - Organizational Meeting Monday. March 8,2004 - 900 .m. to Noon, 100 pjn. to 400 p m. Tuesday, March 9,2004 - 900 a_m. to Noon Thursday. March 11.2004 ■ 800 p.m. to 9000 p.m. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment roll CLASS TMB HRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATnaFTBM TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY 8F0RMATON WE OBTAM WHJ.BE U8O FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo sate may ba BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THURSDAY. MARCH 11. 2004 - APPEAL HEARING 9 A.M. TO NOON AND 1XX) P.M. TO 4XX) P.M. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 2004 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt cdectur attempting to colect a debt, and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Eric PhiMpo and JormNor PhMps, husband and wife, to First National Bank of America, dated January 15. 2002 and recorded on January 24, 2002 in Document No. 1073555, Barry County Records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $31881.17. The mortgage wil be torectooed by a sate of toe property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. March 18, 2004 at 1XK) pjn. local tims, al the main entrance to Courtoouoo, Hastings. MkMgan. The property wR bo sold to pay too amount then due on the mortgage, together wtth intoreet al 123 percent, torectooure cools, attorney teae, and also any taxec and insurance that toe mortgage holder pays before the sate. The property is located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lot 33. Block H. Pteasant Shores, accordfog to the recorded ptel thereof In Uber 3 of Ptete, on Pago 59, Inducting a 1985 Champion Mobio Homo (Serial 45464042462). The redemption period wR be six months from too dote ot sate, bui I foe property is abandoned under MCL 6008241a, the redemption period will be 30 days. Date: February 13,2004 Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 ommm (3/11) The Board of Review will meet as many more days ss deemed necessary to hear ques­ tions. protests, and to equalize the 2004 assessments. By Board resolution, residents MAY protest their assessment by letter if received by 600 p.m. on March 11.2004. The tentative ratios snd estimated multipliers lor each class of property lor 2004 are as fol­ lows: The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. II you have purchased property. It will be assessed at 50% of market value If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc. this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roil, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and wm. in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey. Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 43056-9725 (269) 948-2194 Agriculture............................... 30.95%............................61.55% Commercial.............................. 48.69%.............................. 2.69% Residential.................................49.21%.............................. 1.16% Industrial .................................50.00%............................. 1.0000 Personal Properly.................. 50.00%..............................1.0000 The township will provide necessary reasonable services to Individuals al the Board of Review upon 10 days notice by contacting: Richard Barnum. Supervior. Barry Township. P.O. Box 705, Delton, Ml 490460705 or tele­ phone 616623-5171 Richard Bamum, Supervisor J �Page 16 - Thursday. March 4. 200< - The Hastings Banner One man faces 5 charges in deaths of 3 Delton teens by Susan Temere Staff Writer Preliminary exams were heard Friday. Feb. 27. by Judge Gary Holman in Barry County District Court to determine probable cause for the charges filed against Jason Sheffield. Thea Walkinshaw. Glen Walkinshaw and Bryant Falor in the traffic deaths of three Delton teens last November. The teens were Gerald E. Torres, 18, Richard “Ric" Swinehart. 18. and Cameron Crilly. 17. Having listened to all the evidence. Holman found probable cause to believe Sheffield was involved in the commission of the five offenses he’s been charged with, three counts of involuntary homicide manslaughter, furnishing alcohol to a minor causing death and tampering with evidence. Holman said it’s not highly probable Sheffield would go to a birthday party and bring in a pack of Budweiser, a six pack of Heineken and a couple bottles of whiskey for his own consumption then have to go out and buy more. ’’1 don’t buy that argument.” Holman said. 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(269)689-9760 I WOULD LIKE to thank Dr. Wildren & Dr. Breanan for the excellent care, also the nurses on the 2nd floor for the care & attention they gave me. Grace Community Church & Pastor Don Roscoe for the prayers A visits. And my children who were their for me. God bless you all, Mrs. Virginia Silsbee IN MEMORY OF HARRY B. MILES SR. Aug. 30,1920-March 8,2003 When you left one year ago, your suffering was done; But our sorrow had just begun. It is said that with time all will heal; But one year has not been enough to lessen the loss we feel. We are comforted by family and friends who care; And the knowledge that with you one day. Heaven we will share. We let each day pass sustained by His love; And keep our focus on the com­ fort that showers us from above. And though our grief is great each day; We carry on wrapped in the Love that will not stray. Loving wife, Patricia, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. u„ NEEDED: reliable, dependa­ ble child care provider, 2nd shift, Woodland schools or with own transportation. (269)623-8510 or (269)948­ 7651. HASTINGS SCHOOL AREA SYSTEM'S CENTER is growing and looking for qualified professionals to work with young children. Starting pay range is $7-$8 per hour. Benefits include re­ tirement, paid holidays, sick Jays A more. Applications available at the Child Care Center, 520 W. South St., Hastings. CHILD CARE POSITION OPENING HIS­ TORIC CHARLTON Education curator, full time (40 hours/week). Serves as a historic interpret­ er. Creates, develops and im­ plements education pro­ grams in the spring, summer and fall for museum and his­ toric village audience. Ad­ dresses school groups, tour groups and visiting public. Coordinates volunteers. Serves park as collections cu­ rator during winter months. Evaluates incoming artifacts, registers items and preserves artifacts and historical infor­ mation. Responsible for col­ lection care, conservation and preservation. Minimum qualification BA in history, museum studies, education or related field, MA prefer­ red. Public program experi­ ence a plus. Managerial ex­ periences, leadership A team skills. Good verbal and writ­ ten communication skills. Salaried employee $26,000 per year with county bene­ fits. For additional informa­ tion about Historic Charlton Park visit www.charltonpark.com Send resume with names and phone numbers for 3 references by March 25, 2004 to: George Ward Shan­ non, Jr., Ph.D. Barry County Parks and Recreation Direc­ tor, Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, Mi. 49058. (269)945-3775 E.O.E. COURT NEWS ■■■■■■MB Joseph E. Stahle. 51. of Shelbyville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Feb. 26, to one day in jail and three years probation for selling/manufacturing a mixture containing opium. Stahle was ordered to attend two Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Alcoholics Anonvrnous (AA) meetings a week and to enroil in the court’s drug program. His driver’s license was suspended for six months. Stahle was given credit for one day served in jail. Defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer said Stahle’s history is a reflection of his inability to cope with his disability. Dwyer said Stahle appreciates the electronic tether. “He did have a business and was coping well with advancing age. but now he’s on dialj sis.” Dwyer said. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher said. “Don’t ask me to feel sorry for him because he’s a drug addict and has ruined his body." Fisher said Stahle can’t keep lying because he will never get better. “You’re not going to make it if you’re not going to be honest with those who are trying to help you,” Fisher said. In other recent court business: • Lisa A. Leinaar, 34, of Delton was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail and three years pro­ bation for operating a vehicle (on Cloverdale Road) while intoxicated from alcohol, third offense. Leinaar was ordered tn participate in sub­ stance abuse counseling and AA meetings in jail. She also was ordered to take part in drug court and a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was ordered. Leinaar earlier pleaded guilty to the offense in exchange for dismissal of operating a vehi­ cle (on Cloverdale Road) with a suspended license Leinaar *s attorney, Thomas Dutcher, said alcohol is controlling her life and that she admits it Leinaar said she knows she needs help. "There’s a history in the family of alcohol use and abuse," Leinaar said. Dutcher said Leinaar has attended AA meetings. “She’s trying to do some positive things to rectify the problem," he said. Leinaar recently began a new job, which she says she enjoys. Fisher said, “I hope you don’t lose your job." • An April 26 trial date has been set for Jack R. Phillips, 60, of Hastings. Phillips is accused of malicious destruction of persona] property, felonious driving and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault). • Sentencing was adjourned until March 17 for Kevin W. Boley, 30, of Kalamazoo, to determine if he will be a good candidate for the drug court program. Boley’s offense is possession of metham­ phetamine. torhome, 27,000 miles, runs great. $27,000. Call 269-838­ 7635. • Sentencing is scheduled for March 25 for William L. Allen. Allen pleaded no contest to a charge of domestic violence in exchange for the dropping of an aggravated stalking charge. • Sentencing was adjourned until March 21 for David G. Krebs, 43. of Dowling. Krebs is accused of manufacturing marijuana. POLICE BEAT Burglary attempt foiled at Goldsworthy’s BARRY TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering was foiled at GoIdworthy’s Marathon Hickory Corners last Thursday morning by a store clerk who scared away the suspects before anything was taken. TV □ males gained entry into the store at 4554 West Hickory Corners by throwing a large rock through the front window. The store was occupied by the clerk, who was preparing to open, said Barry County Sheriff's deputies. The suspects were driving an older model, two-door, teal vehicle, possibly a Chevy Cavalier, deputies said. The incident is under investigation. Crash results in drunk driving arrest HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A 50-yeir-oM Bellevue woman was arresteri after a twocar accident Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25. for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reg­ istering a .09 blood alcohol content level. The woman lost control of her vehicle when the car she in front of hen slowed to turn. She entered the opposite lane of travel and collided with another vehicle on M-37 Highway and Star School Road, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post No one was injured in the two-car crash, police said. A Michigan law that lowered the legal Mood alcohol content (BAO level from .10 to .08. the new threshold at which a driver is considered intoxicated, went into effect Sept 30. Plainwell man held for meth possession HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Plainwell man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a meth lab after troopers stopped him for a traffic vio­ lation Friday, Feb. 27. When troopers searched Larry J. Mart’s vehicle, they said they found several meth com­ ponents, specifically, tubing coffee filters, Coleman fuel, salt and cold tablets. Police also discovered that Martz was driving on a suspended license, Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post said. The passenger, Tara Starr Whipple of Nashville, was found to possess finished meth, police said. Whipple also had a warrant for her arrest for failure to appear for sentencing on a meth-related charge in Eaton County. Both have been arrested in the past with meth, meth components aod meth labs, police said. Items stolen from unlocked vehicle ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Several items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on loy Road Sunday, Feb. 29. No suspects had been identified, said Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings Post Troopers advise removing items of value from vehicles at night And. if valuable items are left in the vehicle, lock the car, they said. Freeport man held for buying Vicodin HASTINGS — A 39-year-old Freeport man was charged with possession of analogs for • Sentencing is scheduled for March 17 for Richard L. Krebs 18, of Hastings. Krebs entered a guilty plea for possession the prescription drug Vicodin and two counts of conspiracy to deliver the drug, both seven- with intent to deliver marijuana and maintain­ ing a drug house. Charges were dismissed for possession of a narcotic and selling/manufacturing marijuana. of South Boltwood Street Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25. PARK: FOR SALE: 30' Class A mo­ • A bench warrant was issued for Daniel J. Rodriguez, 20, of Delton. Rodriguez failed to appear in court for a probation violation sentence. He violated his probation by using marijuana Nov. 15 and for failing to report to his probation officer Rodriguez was on probation for assault with a weapon, operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and for fleeing police. • Michael F. Byington, 54, of Delton, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 18 months probation for an attempt to manufacture mar­ ijuana, but failed in the execution thereof. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended pending successful completion of probation and payment of $2,620 in court assessments by March 12. < year felonies. • Hastings police witnessed Douglas Palmer purchase it at a parking lot in the 100 block Palmer is currently out on bond. Drunk driver may face assault charges • Nathan L. Christie, 28, of Delton, was sentenced to seven mouths in jail and three years probation for operating a vehicle (on Dowling Road) while impaired from the con­ sumption of alcohol, a third offense. The last four months of the jail sentence will be suspended if Christie is accepted into ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 23-year-old woman was arrested for drunken driv­ ing after nearly running a Bany County sheriff’s deputy off the road, aithorities said. While Deputy Richelle Spencer was petroling on Norris Road, an oncoming car forced her off the road. Spencer said she turned her cruiser around, stopped the car and placed the 23-year-old female driver under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OUIL). The woman was reported to have resisted anest, and at the jail woman assaulted a cor­ the drug court program. He was given a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and referred to Barry County Community Health for an evaluation. Christie was ordered to attend two NA or counts of resisting and obstructing an officer and a probation violation. AA meetings per week. In another case, Christie was sentenced to six months in jail and three years probation for violating probation by failing to pay court assessments. He was on probation for possession of mar­ ijuana. second offense, and maintaining a drug house. Christie was given credit for 91 days served in jail. And in a third case, Christie was sentenced to six months in jail and an additional three years probation for violating probation by using marijuana in October and for failing to notify his probation officer of an address change. Christie was given credit for 181 days served in jail. The sentence is to be served concurrent to rections officer. Charges are being sought for OUIL, third offense, open intoxicants in a vehicle, three Augusta man arrested for having cocaine BARRY TOWNSHIP - As Bany County Sheriff deputies investigated a complaint of the theft of electric generators, they stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area and then deter­ mined the driver was not involved in the theft But the 46-year-old man from Augusta was arrested for driving while his license was suspended, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of crack cocaine. The driver was released on bond pending a lab report on the suspected cocaine. Cigarettes stolen In rash of break-ins HOPE TOWNSHIP - Cedar Creek Grocery was broken into early Sunday morning, Feb. 29. ____ _ Entry was made by breaking out a front window. A large quantity of cigarettes was stolen. Deputies say the break-in is the third incident in February in Barry County where only cigarettes were taken. Anyone with information is urged to call sheriff’s detectives at 948-4803 or silent observer at 1 -800-310-9031. the two other cases. Report of abduction try a false alarm Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send diem The BANNER To subscribe, can us at.. 269-945-9554 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An attempted abduction of a middle school student on Wildwood Road Monday, March 1, has been proved false, said the Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. The student said a man in a bluish-gray, older model, full size Chevrolet pickup truck attempted to coax her to the truck, but drove away when she ran into her house, said Kevin Konarska, superintendent for Thornapple Kellogg schools in a letter to parents of school­ age children. The man was described as white, balding with glasses, no facial hair with a tattoo on his arm. Konarska said. But after police investigated the identity of the truck and driver and after further con­ versation with the student, police determined there was no attempt to coax the student into the vehicle. Konarska said in a follow-up letter to parents. �Th« Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 4. 2004 - Page 17 Area Obituaries, continued from page 6 Ernest M. Newton HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary M. Shields, age 68, of Hastings, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, March 1. 2004, at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She was bom on March 12, 1935 at Mecosta County, Mich., the daughter of Andrew and Sara (Swartz) Granger. She grew up on the farm with her parents and siblings. Mary moved to Middleville where she worked for Baby Bliss. She was a homemaker, she helped raise her three grandchildren. Nicholas, Amanda and Kristin Seaman. She married James A. Shields of Muskegon on May 12,1995. Mary was a constant reminder to her fami­ ly and the people around her that giving was better than receiving. She had a compassion­ ate heart and witty sense of humor that would light up anyone’s day. Most of all she was a caring, loving moth­ er, grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her four sons. Ronald Seaman of Middleville, Richard Seaman of Hastings, Mike Seaman of Caledonia and Robert (Beth) Russell of Wanakee. Wise.; three daughters, Kathy (Douglas) Gummere of Orlando, Fla., Maryanne (John) Palmer of Raleigh, North Carolina, Lori (Steven) West of Nashville; 17 grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey (Jack) Dinkle and Beverly (James) Nash, both of Holland; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her husband, James Shields; parents, Andrew and Sara Granger; daughter, Patricia; and brother, Leon Granger. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Ralph Kilpatrick and Pasta Arthur Kilpatrick will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Muskegon. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. PLAINWELL - Ernest M. Newton, of Plainwell, passed away March 1. 2004. Ernie was bom Dec. 2, 1922 in Chicora, the son of John “Wes" and Nina (Brenner) Newton. He was a veteran of WWII, serving his country in the U.S. Army. He was a grinder at Eaton Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1981 with over 30 years of dedicated service. After retiring he and his wife, Jean built a log home, where they lived. Ernie enjoyed eating at Bowens Restaurant in Delton. Raising, and working horses and mules was one of Ernie’s favorite past times. He would drive the teams in parades and take the neighborhood children for rides. On June 14, 1947 he married Jean Cooper who survives, other members of Ernie’s fam­ ily include: sons. David (Susan) Newton of Plainwell, and Bruce Newton of Plainwell and Orangeville; a brother-in-law, Tom Winchell of Portage; granddaughters. Melissa, Susan and Emily; seven great grand­ children and several nieces and nephews. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; a son. Kenneth on July 20. 1970; brothers. Richard and Glenn Newton and a sister. Dorthea Winchell. The funeral services will be conducted on Thursday. March 4.2004,1 p.m. at WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Mike Risner, officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or Leukemia Foundation of Michigan will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Marlene M. Hawthorne DELTON - Marlene M. Hawthorne, age 49, of Delton, passed away Monday. Feb. 23, 2004 at home. Marlene was bom June 29, 1954 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ed and Fannie (Crow) Goodrich. She loved to paint, sew. read and work crossword puzzles. The highlight and love of her life was spending time with her grandchildren. On April 29. 1992 in Kalamazoo, she mar­ ried John Hawthorne who survives. Other members of her family include a son and a Agatha Clara Barton daughter-in-law, Greg and Angie Matthews GRAND RAPIDS - Agatha Clara Barton, of Lacey; a daughter and son-in-law, Nichole age 95, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her and Tim Ray of Albion; her father, Ed Lord Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004. Goodrich of Marshall; step children, John She was preceded in death by her husband. * Hawthorne of New Mexico, Hayley and Floyd; brothers-. Otte. Herbert,-Gerhart and Randy Hawthorne of Kalamazoo; sisters, Fred. Cheryl (Bob) Lyttle of Delton, Cherry Surviving arc her children, Kent and Rene (Chris) Moan of Kalamazoo, and Debbie Barton. Carole Kasberger, many grandchil­ Mills of Battle Creek; a special friend. Otis dren, great grandchildren, nieces and Thomas of Delton; ten grandchildren and nephews. several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Agatha were held Marlene was preceded in death by her Tuesday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf mother. Fannie Goodrich. Funeral Home (Caledonia). Interment Holy Funeral services were held Friday. Feb. 27, Comers Cemetery. 2004 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contribu­ Delton. Pastor Hoffman officiating. tions be made to St Mary's Living Center. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by MatthysseMemorial contributions to the Alpha Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Center in Delton will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. INVITATION TO BID PROJECT: Maple Valley Schools New Concessions Building Vermontville, Michigan 49096 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER GMB Architects - Engineers 85 East Eighth Street, Suite 200 Holland, Michigan 49423-3528 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: - Construction of a new ♦/- 2,132 square toot concessions building to include mechanical, merchandWng booth and Men's and Women's gang toMet rooms along with the necessary utilities and sitework to support the construction of the new building. PRE-DID WALK-THROUGH: A voluntary pre-bid walk-through will be held on March 8.2004, starting 811:X p.m. at the high school. At this time, project requirements will be reviewed and additional bid documents will be made available. TWE AND PLACE: Sealed proposals tor all trades will be received until 1 ;30 p.m. local time on March 16. 2004, at Maple Valley Schools. Attention Clark Volz. Superintendent. 11090 Nashville Highway. Vermontville. Ml. Bids wN be opened and read aloud. RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or al! proposals and to waive any irregularities in bidding, or to accept the lowest responsible proposai(s) that in the opinion of the Owner will serve the beet interest of the Owner. The Owner wiN not be obligated to accept the lowest proposal Bids received after the time and date tor receipt of Bids win not be considered and win be returned unopened. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: Each proposal must be accompanied by a proposal guarantee tn an amount equal to five per­ cent (5%) of the proposal. Guarantee shall be in the form of a certified check of a bid bond exe­ cuted by an approved surety company, make payable to Maple Valley Schools. Proposal guar­ antee shall run tor a period of sixty (60) days. ACCESS TO BIDOING DOCUMENTS: Bidding documents are on file and available tor the use of bidders at the toflowvig locations: GMB Architects Engineers. Hofland. Michigan: Maple Valley Schoota-Admmistrabon Building. Builders Exchange of Lansing and Central Michigan. F.W. Dodge of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Builder 's Exchange 065M438 DELTON, continued from page 16-------- ---------And someone asked, ‘Can 1 have one?’ and Sheffield said. ‘Yes,’ the judge said. Holman said the precipitating cause of the three deaths in the fatal automobile accident was erratic driving, as observed by one occu­ pant in a motor vehicle. Holman's findings bound over Sheffield to circuit court. Also bound over was Glen Walkinshaw and Thea Walkinshaw. each facing charges of three counts of involuntary homicide manslaughter and furnishing alcohol to a minor causing death. Holman said Glen was present and the co­ ordinator of the party with Falor in the course of the evening. “He took charge of the event by preventing loo much noise and preventing someone from fighting." Holman said. “Seems like he was in control and had a duty to exercise it in rea­ son... to be sure underage not consuming (alcohol). He did aid and abet in the commis­ sion of offenses." Holman said he bound over Glen for the four counts based on his action and acting as an authority or control over the occupants in the premises. "Thai’s the distinction between him and Mr. Falor." Holman said. Thea’s testimony is she was there and she was not at first truthful with an officer about that, which perhaps would be indicative of some guilty knowledge, said Holman. At the time Thea arrived (at her home when she took a break from her job at the Shell Gas Station), two people came out. Cameron had a drink, but went back inside to set it down and Ricky came out with one. Holman said. "Another individual saw Ms. Walkinshaw warning them she’d have to call the cops about drinking going on." Holman said. “She went back to work and told later... she saw beer bottles in house and vomit on the side­ walk and at that point Ms. Walkinshaw became very upset." “The question is." Holman said, “whether she had knowledge of what was going on with See DEUON, pg. 18 LEGAL NOT NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Albert E. Milter DOB 05/18/1902, Settlor of the Albert E. Miller Revocable Living Trust established October 30. 2003. who lived at 217 Maple Street, Nashville. Michigan 49073. died 12/24/2003. Creditors of the Settlor are notified that aR claims against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Judith C. Singleton, named Trustee, at 230 North Main Street. P.O. Box 216, Nashvflte. Michigan 49073. within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. (Dale: 2-19-04) oounv NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on July 2. 1999, by Kenneth L Hamp and June M. Hamp, as husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan on July 7, 1999. as Document No. 1032160, and a Mortgage executed on October 22, 2002, by Kenneth L. Hamp and June M. Hamp, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 24. 2002. as Document No. 1090053 (coF iectively the "Mortgages*), on which Mortgages there is claimed to be indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Three and 14/100 Dollars ($71.823.14). as of the date of this notice, indudtog principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or to equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debts, or any part of the debts, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sate in the Mortgages having become operative by rea­ son of the defaults NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 18,2004, at 1X o'clock to the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of hotting the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and, sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located to Barry County, Michigan, described m the Mortgages as folows: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 7 OF H.J. KENFIELD S ADDITION TO THE VIL­ LAGE. NOW CITY. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9.. Commonly known as 501 S. Dibtte St. Hastings. Michigan The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 19. 2004 Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Putkey, Esq. » Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3/11) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made to the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL J. ANDERS AND NICOLE L ANDERS, husband and wife, of 536 E. Madison. Hastings, Ml 49058. Mortgagor to MAI Bank. FSB. 180 North Executive Drive, Brookfield. Wl 53005, Mortgagee; dated February 25,2002, and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, on March 5,2002. at Instrument No 1075958, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal the sum of One Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six and 45/100 Dollars ($100,666.45), plus interest, from the date of this notice, until paid, at the rale of seven and 97/100 (7.97%) per year. And no suit or proceeding at law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained to the mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cases made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. March 11. 2004. at one o'clock (1XX)) to the afternoon, local time, the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. Stale St.. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor Barry County is held), of the premises described in the mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nec­ essary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and 97/100 percent (7.9%) per year, and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises are located in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as folows: Lot 1 of Block 4 of HJ. Kenfield's Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 37, Barry County Records. Parcel No. 06-55-240-028-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from th? date of such sate, in accordance with MCL 600.3240(8). unless the property is deemed aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days, as provided to MCL 600.3240(10) Dated: January 27. 2004 MAI Bank. FSB 180 North Executive Drive Brookfield . Wl 53005 BELLAIRS DEAN COOLEY SILER MOULTON A SMITH By: Steven W Moulton. (P-28282) 412 S Sagmaw St.. Suite 300 Flint, Ml 48502 (810) 767-1520 Notice of Mortgege Forectoeure Sale THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MffLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oetemey be reecinded by die forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, H any, sheH be Mmtt ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st aaie, piue IMaroot Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shal be fimitod soteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode to the conditions of a mortgage made by Joel Bridgman, a married man and Rachel S. Bridgman, a married woman husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated Septenfoer 19, 2002, and recorded on Docember 18. 2002 to instrument 1093996, to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two and 53/IX Doffers ($90,172.53), including interest al 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice « hereby given that aaid mortgage wB be foredoeod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on April 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribod as: Commencing 74 Rods and 49.5 Feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for a piece of beginning; thence North to the Southerly edge of the originate foot right-of-way of the CK&S Railway Company; thence Southwesterly along the Southerly edge ot said railway right-of-way to the intersection of said Southerly edge of said railway wtth South Ine of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence East to the piece of beginning, also a skip of land 29 Foot to width being the Southeasterly 29 Foot to the original 66 Foot right-of-way of the OKAS Railway Company over and across the South 200 Feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, except a stop of land com­ prising the Northwesterly 10 Feet thereof. Bany Count” Records. The reoemption period shall ba 8 montoe from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8X3241A to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2004 For more information, please cafl: FC H 248.593.13X Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd. St. 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 F4e#014778F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made fr the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jasor Deabay and Joann Deabay, husband and wile original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Apri 2, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 to instru­ ment 1102794, to Bany county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the dato hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty And 18/IX Dollars ($85,1X16) todudtog interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained to said mort­ gage and tie statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wl bo torecioeed by a aato of toe mortgaged promtoos or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on Apri 8. 2004. Said promtoos are situated to Viffage of Nashvflte Bany County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a point IX toot Norto of tot Northwest comer ot Mato Street and Koffogg Street tor a piece of beginning, being on too East aldo oi Mato Street; toenco North 43 toot more or tooe to a strip ot land purchased ot Frank Price and wile 2C feet by 132 toot; toonoo East 110 toot more or feet to the affoy; thence South 43 foot more or less thence West 110 foot more or less to toe place oi beginning, being on what is known as Keffogg's unrecorded pial of too Viffage of Nashvflte; atoc commencing at a point 143 foot North of a point where the Eaal fine ot Mato Street intersects toe Norto line ot Koffogg Street to the VMago ot Nashvflte, for a place of bogtoning; toonoo North 2C foot; toonoo East 132 foot to too center of an affoy toonoo South X foot; toonoo West 132 foot to toe piece ot beginning. The redemption period shafl be 6 months frorr too date of such sate, unless dotorminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X3241a. ir which case too redemption period shal be X day? from too dato of such sate. Dated: March 4, 2004 For more information, ptease cafl: FC F 248393.1313 Trot! & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registrator Systems, Inc. 3O4X Tstegraph Rd Sto2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 RteP002865F02 Notica Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato TM» RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MffJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWe eoto may bo reocindod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, chaff bo Hmttad aotofy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, pkre interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mabe by Michoel L. Secord and Shirley Secord. husband and wNo, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 11, 2002. and recorded on February 22. 2002 to instrument 1075368, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One And 73/IX Dollars ($122,481.73), indudtog interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to add mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wff be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to 1XX) PM, on March 18. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township ot Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That pert of the Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North X degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 911.73 feet along the West fine of said Section to the piece of beginning; thence North X degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407.73 feet along said West line: thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North Ine of said Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4; thence South X degrees X minutes 56 seconds East 248.64 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 54 seconds West 657 X feet; thence South X degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 660.X feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor Solomon Road, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 1? months from the date of such sate Dated: February 12. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite SX7511F02 Notes Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THM RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKJN WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE fff ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be ootely to the return of too bid amount tondarad at eate, piue Intoreet MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Mead, aoinglo man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Rogiatraton Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, doted June 25,2X1, and recorded on July 5,2001 in instrument 1062534, in Barry county records, Mkhigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof toe sum al Ninety4ffne Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine And 96/IX Doffare (399.3X.96), including interest al 9.125% per annum. Under toe power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM bo foreclosed by a cate ot the mortgaged premiees, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on March 25. 2004. Said premises are situated In City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 664 feet of the East 550 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, excepting therefrom a parool at land offuatod in too Southwest 1/4 of too Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West described as iolows: Commsndng st the West 1/4 post of said section; thence EasL along toe East and West 1/4 Ino 896 feet to too place of beginning; thence North 267 feet; thence East paraffol wtth the East and West 1/4 fine 2X feet thence South 267 feet to tho East and West 1/4 fine: toonoe West along eaid Ino 2X toot to too place of beginning. Together with and subject to mutual pri­ vate easement for ingress, egress and pubfle utility purposes X feet wide X feel each side of a Iconterine of said Section 25. efistant East a 8X feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 25; thence North 20 degrees, East 300 feet from the point of ending of said described centerline. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: February 19, 2004 For more information, please cafl: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 304X Tetograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte S014856F01 �Page 18 - Thursday. March 4. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month picked for February a Central February, Hastings. Star Elementary's Young Citizens ot the Month for and Chris February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Sydney Pierce and Anna Densberger. with teacher Julie Carlson. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for February from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Corey Champlin, Patrick Loew, Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for Megan Lowe and Steven Franson, Amber Greer, Adam Swartz and leanne Dinges, shown with • selected by the Exchange Club of shown here with teacher Benjamin principal Mike Karasinski. Absent from photo: Katelyn Graybill. a._,from left) Hannah Hodges, Kayla Vogel Bruinekool, have been selected by the Rugg, shown with principal John Johnston. Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for February at St. Rose School. 5th Annual March Madness! When you buy or lease a new or used car or truck from Dreisbach Motors during the month of March, you earn a chance to shoot a basket for $10,000 cash! Amelia Angus, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary School. GTO IS HERE! Exceeding Expectations 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 GMC Family Tradition UlHjnK: MonlVMurtie Tun Thi 4 fn ua 6 Sakrtoy a* noon Don Genhy, Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Soles Ryon Madden. Soles www.drelsbochmotors.com locally Owned 4 Operated Amy Piper. Soles Mon 4 WM 8-7 Tim Thu 4 Ffl 8-5 Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr 0952*64 •GMS PLUS TAX HT1.E 4 LICENSE W.'10% DOWN W A C is a Eric OrnstxKh. President "USED CARS. WAC BEST TERM 4 RATE JUST ADO TAX 4 FEES Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades tor February are (from left) Jake Partridge and Jennifer Minnich, shown with Principal Mary Youngs. 5th Annual March Madness! Anyone purchasing a new or used i vehicle during the month of March ft I will receive a [S. aO ) Free MONTANA 01 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT LENGTH. STANCE Of FACTORY WARRANTY LOADED W/FEATURES 1005 ML IKE TK ENIERtAJMKNT SYSTEM $16,995 $13,888 Basketball and a chance for make a Free Throw Shot to Win! EVERYONE WINS A FREE PRIZE ONE WINNER WILL WIN $500 & CHANCE.AT $10,000 SLE PKG. 5 3 V-0. SOUS HSS NEW AUTO. AK. 0H.V 22000 MIS See dealer for details $18,995 $199 MONTH The Southeastern Elementary School 01 GMC 1S00X<A4<X< Young Citizens ol the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Courtney Brewer and Mitch Singleterry, shown with teacher Tim Newsted. DELTON, continued from page 17--------- 02 CHtW I SOO X<A1 AXA WMOW Wl. IS KG. BALANCE OF WARRANTY ARCED TO SELL FIRST $22,995 M CXVYIAHOC LS 77K. 2 DOOR. EXCELLENT CONDTOON, HARD TO AND REDUCED $4^998 $14,888 95 GMC 1500 EXT. 4X4 90K SLE PKG LOCAL TRADE 350 SHARP TRUCK' $9,488 respect to the drinking and the court would conclude that she did.” Holman said Thea probably did (have the knowledge) because drinking was going on when she was there and beer bottles were all over the place. He said Thea made a suggestion to police that “they must have cleaned up before she got there” and was upset when someone brought it to her attention. “The court believes it was a place she had control over,” Holman said. “She did aid and abet the commission of (furnishing) alcohol to a minor.” She warned them and told them she'd call the cops. Holman said. She further indicated that someone over 21 years of age was there and providing the alcohol, he said. “Based upon the facts presented in the pre­ liminary exam. Ms. Walkinshaw is bound over on counts one through four." Holman said. Falor's charges were dismissed because Holman found he didn't do much of any­ thing. though he was there. “He was in the other room and no one real­ ly saw him." Holman said. “No one saw him drinking. He was playing video games. Nothing determined by the preponderance of the evidence to bind him over. He might have been there, but not aiding or abetting.” The next step is arraignments scheduled for April I in Barry County Circuit Court before Judge James Fisher. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-03-11.pdf a66cadcecae396278f649d082c8c830c PDF Text Text ■ j Trial court model lor efficiency See Editorial Page 4 See Story Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since The Hastings PI:^IB1:IBRAfir HASTINGS Ml 490M-JHJ ANNER Thursday, March 11, 2004 VOLUME 151, No . 11 ■ ... ' 1..........- , , —------------ -- PRICE 50C ' ■■ Jim Yarger appointed chief of emergency management Eric IVkcII has been appointed to eavirotoneaul heahh director for the Raay-Eatoa District Health Department, arrowMag io an anaoutKcsnent Monday by Heahh Offficer Junes Schaackeabetg. taaeO is a registered environmental heahh specialist with the National Enviraameasal Health Association and peridsot of the Michigan Association of Local Environmental Health AdtotaiMnton. He comes from Jackson County, when he also was director of envisoanMnal heahh. RanU riao has worked as an envtronatMal heahh sanitarian for both the Uaivanhy ofMichigut and the Kataenasoo Couaty Heahh Departmeal Nor to working in public heahh, Pencil a taUia* ■aadeet of Barry County with Na wife, Elizabeth. was an athletic coach for Dehna Kellogg Schools and St Moaica Junior High School in Kalamazoo for 10 years. FourTwp. Council to moot March 22 The Fosr-Tbwnship Water Resources CoandTs seventh annual meeting is scheduled for 7 pun. Monday, March 22, at fee WK. Kellogg Biological Station Neeasaaions win highlight several Ctugcil projects. The eaanal meeting is foee and opea to HL They Orovea. Progressive AE. will saved fee new Citizen's Guide to the Coneemrioa of the Four Tnwaahipi. a gftnsy, colorfol publication that prrarmi an overview of current trends and specif, k approaches to managing growth and prolacting waler resources Ray Adams from the Kalamazoo Nanue Castor will give a presentation oa Hafe of fee foartownsfop area. Doug Carter, MSU Extonaion Waler Quality Ageuk win give an overview of fee Kadnaanoc River phoephoma reduc­ tion effort end this summer's plumed "Kenoa fee Kaaoo* activities. Joe Johnaoa, council board member and MSU KeBogg Bird Sanctuary bioioght. will iaerodurr the living natural fea­ tures of the fonMownship area through A betians meeting wiU follow the paaaeatatioas, including reports and aasreal election of board of directors members. Tito Four-Township Waler Resources Council trip develop atrategica to pro­ tect water quality and the rural environ­ ment ia Richland, Ross, Prairieville and BanQi Townahips. Police called Goldsworthy's to transport the dumpster behind Richie's to a place where it could be searched for more remains. Foot discovered in Hastings found to be that of a bear by Susan Temere Staff Writer A 77-year-old Middleville man has identi­ fied a skinned foot found Tuesday near a dumpster at the back entrance of Richie’s Coffee Shop as that of a bear. Harold Dawson told police, **! think you found my bear foot.” according to Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. Dawson said he trains dogs for bear hunt­ ing and had a bear foot in the back of his pickup truck that was missing. It’s not known how the foo*. was removed from the truck. Dawson trained his dogs Tuesday morning and then ate lunch al Richie’s. He said he did not notice it missing until after he heard a foot was found behind the restaurant The Michigan Forensic Center at Sparrow Ht 'pitai in Lansing confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the foot was not human, but that of a bear. Police had taken the foot to the center to be identified. "Life Larons from Leoi" is the theme of the weekly series of the annual Lenten hmcheoa programs, which started Feb. 26. AH interested people are welcome to attond. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Mndatorial Association. the series win be held M St. Rose at Lima Catholic Church hl Hastings every Thursday from now through April I. It offers an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denomina­ tions. Lunch (for a free-will offering) starts ■ noon ■ the church, followed by a serv­ ice from 12:30 to 1 p.m. St Rose musi- More NEWS BRIEFS p<« 2 said. “When I saw it, 1 (eltf’ike it belonged to a bear.” Leedy said. Due to the condition of the foot, its origin could not be determined with any certainty on Tuesday, he said. “The foot did have some characteristics that looked human.” said Leedy. “Yet upon closer observation, it didn’t appear to be.” He described the foot as having five toes without hide or skin just muscle. The claws were absent too. It was not in a decomposed state. It was first discovered by a waitress at Richie's as she left for the day Tuesday at about 4 p.m. Polia.* also confiscated the dumpster to search its contents, but found nothing. Goldsworthy removed the dumpster. ty building. Commissioner Tom Wing, at the end of the County Board meeting, asked if there had been any formal announcement of Yarger’s appointment. Brown responded by saying the emergency management committee’s public information officer, David McIntyre, had not been avail­ able to get the word out with a press release. When asked why there was no official County Board confirmation of Yarger’s appointment. Brown replied that the board Virtually without exception, the turnout was light in five area village elections held Monday. Freeport elected a new village president and Middleville’s was returned to office, but otherwise things were quiet at the polls, with mostly incumbents running without opposi­ tion and in some cases there were more seats than candidates. None of the voting percent­ ages reached double figures. The following is a brief sketch of the results from Freeport. Middleville. Lake Odessa, Woodland Nashville: Freeport: Jerry Misko will take over the reins as president of the Freeport Village council from See VILLAGES, pg. 2 Jim Yarger had vested authority in him to make the appointment He said it is not unusual for a department head’s hiring to be made without board approval or confirmation, noting that was the case in the selection of Tim Neeb, building and grounds supervisor. Yarger has been chief of the Freeport Fire Department for the last six years. He left his position as a contract employee w/di the Department of Homeland Security, for which he served as dispatcher and trainer. He had responsibility for dispatching federal police officers located in seven stales to emergen­ cies within the Federal Protective Services Department of Homeland Security jurisdic­ tion. Yarger has assisted in writing grants for Freeport Fire and Rescue, which resulted in obtaining a rescue unit, self-contained breath­ ing tanks, and a thermal imaging camera. He holds certifications in Michigan fire fighter one and fire fighter two, managing tactical operations, HazMat fust responder See EMERGENCY, pg. 2 Site for new public library purchased Turnout light in area village votes Monday incumbent Timothy Fish. Lenten luncheon series continues A local taxidermist identified the skinned foot as belonging to a bear. Hastings Police Department did not believe the foot was human either. Leedy by David T. Young Editor Jim Yarger of Freeport has been hired as the new emergency management director for Barry County. Yarger, who started his new job Monday, is a part-time dispatcher at the federal center in Battle Creek and Freeport’s fire chief. He once served as a member of the Freeport Village Council. The new director succeeds John Hislop, who was fired in September after being arrested twice for drunken driving-related offenses, the second during a gas spill of an overturned tanker near Dowling on Aug. 27. Yarger’s starting salary will be $34,128. Hislop had been paid $38,600. The emergency management director’s position is funded by the county and by a grant from the Michigan State Police. He reports to County Administrator Michael Brown and coordinates emergency responses to incidents that threaten the public health, safety and welfare. There was no official mention nor action taken Tuesday morning on Yarger’s appoint­ ment by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. His first name was brought up in connection with the board’s approval of purchasing a laptop computer for $1,835, to be used by the new director when he’s not working on his desktop computer in the baser.xnt of the county’s 911 dispatch center. Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Mackenzie then invited the remaining board members to stop in and see “Jim" because he will be working for a short spell in the coun­ by Martie Westover Staff Writer Tthe Hastings Public Library Board pur­ chased the property at 227 E. State St. as the site for the new library building. Director Barbara Schondelmayer reported at the City 4 Day at the Opera' Musicians and opera singers with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra take a bow at the conclusion of the presentation of excerpts from Mozart's The Magic Flute* at the Central Elementary Auditorium Monday morning. Third- and fourth-graders from all Hastings elementary schools received an introduction to opera Monday morning. For more information about the performance, look inside today's edition of the Banner. Council’s Monday night meeting. The identified site is the property adjacent to City Hall on East Street, what was once known as Mama B’s. The Downtown Development Authority and an anonymous donor contributed the funds for the purchase, which was disclosed as $175,000. Schondelmayer said they are ready to move ahead and the Capital Campaign See LIBRARY, pg. 3 First Friday promotes county government reform by David T. Young Editor Holding meetings at night instead of morn­ ings. changing the way commissioners arc paid, combining the clerk and register of deeds offices and dealing with resistance to change were the key issues discussed in the First Friday forum March 5. Instead of having the usual guest speaker the Barry County Democratic Committee, tic forum’s sponsor, instead decided to have a discussion about what reforms of county gov­ ernment the public would like to see. Robert Dwyer, host and former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, mod­ erated the forum, which attracted a couple “It’s hard to justify in my mind what we pay commissioners. Collectively, the entire City Council might make as much as one commissioner. Somebody has to set the salaries, but just what are these people doing with our money?" — Hastings Mayor Bob May dozen people, including county officials such as Clerk Deb Smith. Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown, all Republicans, and Hastings Mayor Bob May. There were no representatives from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. There was one proposal to abolish the Officers Compensation Commission, which is appointed by the County Board. “The question is. then." Dwyer said, “should we let the board vote on their own pay or appoint friends to do it for them." May said. “We got rid of the OCC. It’s hard to get a volunteer board together any more. Also, we’re putting them on the spot (asking them to set pay)." He noted that last year no elected Hastings city official took a pay raise and the mayor (Frank Campbell) even took a cut. “It’s hard to justify in my mind what we pay commissioners," May added. “Collectively, the entire City Council might make as much as one commissioner. Somebody has to set the salaries, but just what are these people doing with our See REFORM, pg. 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. March 11. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Four Hastings students place in state BPA meet Hastings High School students were recog­ nized as state winners in Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment competition at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids March 5-7. Students competing at the conference had qualified for '•Ute by placing high enough at the first level of competition in January in Grand Rapids. Sophomore Emily Haney earned fourth place the Fundamental Word Processing event. Haney competed with more than 60 other regional winners. Contestants were required to word process several business documents according to a prescribed format. This is the second consecutive year that Haney has placed in a state event. She is now eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Cincinnati in April. Juniors Cody DePew and Katie Slocum earned the fifth place award for Administrative Support Team. The two were required to use word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database soft­ ware to produce documents required in a sim­ ulated business environment. There were nearly 70 other team contest­ ants representing the nine state Business Professionals of America regions in Michigan. The Hastings team earned the right to compete by first placing in a regional com­ petition in Grand Rapids in January. Senior Collin Kaiser earned the sixth place award for the Advanced Interview Skills event. Kaiser had to prepare a business port­ folio with samples of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and web page software. The portfolio also included educational objectives, work experience sum­ maries, a resume, and letter of application. In addition to the portfolio. Kaiser was interviewed by teams of judges in both pre­ liminary and final events at both the regional and state level. At the state event. Kaiser competed with nearly 60 other Michigan regional winners. Special recognition this year was given to junior Brian Cottrell and sophomore Adam Sheldon, who were selected by audition from numerous statewide entries to sing the National Anthem at the opening session of the conference. Business teacher and BPA advisor Mary Dawson said. "It is truly an honor for our school to be represented so well by students. We are very proud of them." While attending the conference, students participated in general sessions and several workshops related to personal and business development. Business teachers Dawson and Nancy Cottrell accompanied the students. Business Professionals of America is the Michigan Office of Career and Technical Education student organization for students enrolled in business and information technol­ ogy programs. Activities include occupation­ al and leadership development, service proj­ ects. and development of basic business skills. Nearly 2000 students representing the nine Michigan regions attended the Grand Rapids conference. The local chapter advisors are business teachers Mary Dawson. Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. The documentary movie "Spekbound* will be shown for free Friday evening, March 19. at the Hastings Public Library. State Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment winners (front) Katie Slocum and Cody DePew and Collin Kaiser and Emily Haney. The Hastings Public Libary will show the documentary film "Spellbound," at 7 p.m. Friday, March 19. "Spellbound* follows the lives of eight NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Woodgrove Brethren Church. • March 23. Pastor Jeff Garrison of First Presbyterian Church. • April 1. Father Al Russell of Si. Rote of be postmarked no later than March 30. Faxes or e-mails will not be accepted. Auditions will take place during the week of April 19 at the Hastings High School Band Room. Students will be noti­ fied of their audition time. Awards will be presented in early May. Applicants must be residents of Barty County and be currently enrolled in grades 7 through 11. For more information, please call the Thornapple Arts Council or check the web­ Lima Catholic Church. site. dans will provide special music at each service and area pastors will take nans bringing the message each week. The schedule of speaken and remaining program includes: • iMarch. 11. Peseta Timothy Oyer of Hastings Church of the Name. • March 18, Pastor Roberta Shaffer of Library to show film ‘Spellbound’ Friday, March 19 Regional winnetb representing Hastings High School at the Business Professionals of America State Conference were (front row, from left) Nicole Meredith, Katrina Jacobs. Allison Cooney. Vincent Stavale, Sarah Frantz, (second row) Adam Sheldon, Erica Hubka. Brian Cottrell. Brad Kidder, Katie Slocum, (third row) Cody DePew, Catherine Fish, Emily Haney, Paul Wanland, (fourth row) Collin Kaiser and Max Myers. young Americans who share one goal, to win the National Spelling Bee. The audience shares the private lives of these students as they train for and compete in the ultimate intellectual showdown. Director Jeff Blitz became "hooked" on the National Spelling Bee while viewing the final rounds on ESPN in May 1997. As fascinating as the Bee was, he realized the audience met the spellers only in the final rounds and knew nothing of their backgrounds, families or individual dreams. Blitz profiles, with great humanity, the per­ sonalities and family dynamics of these intensely competitve young people. "Spellbound" was nominated for best doc­ umentary feature at the 2002 Academy Awards and has won more than 15 other best documentary awards at film festivals throughout North America. Those attending are encouraged to bring a comfortable chair. Refreshments will be served All programs at Hastings Public Library are free. For more information, call the library at 269-945-4263. EMERGENCY, continued from page 1 TK students plan ‘Guys and Dolls’ A him of New York's Broadway will be found Thursday. Friday and Saturday, March, 11, 12 and 13. on the stage of the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium as the TK Flayers put on "Guys and Doll*." This musical, with a book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling and lyrics and music by Frank Loesser, is based on "The Idyll of Sarah Brown" and characters writ­ Barbara Listing ‘Focus on Life’ dinner planned A “Focus on Life" 2004 benefit dinner, sponsored by Barry County Right to Life, will be held from 6:30 Io 9 p.m. Monday. March 22. at the Thomapple Valley Church on M-43 just south of Hastings. Guest speaker will be former Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing. Master of ceremony will be State Representative Gary Newell. Cost is SIS per person or $120 per table of eight Please call 269-367-4697 for mote infor­ mation. ten into the story by Damon Runyon. Directing are Patricia and Ray Rickert, with the help of student directors. The* original production burst onto Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1 JOO per­ formances. A 1976 revival with an all­ African-American cast, including Robert Guillaume, ran for 239 performances, and the colorful 1992 revival with Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince became the longest-running revival of a Broadway musical, running until January 1995 (almost longer than the original!) The film venton starred Marlon Brando as Sky and Frank Sinatra as Nathan. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performances are $5 each and'are available in advance by filling out the order form al the high school. Order forms are also available at the TK emergency management conference. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board of Commissioners: • Noted *he next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. March 23, at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Road. This is in keeping with the board’s continuing efforts to have night meetings at various tion program. The names of the farms were not provided, in an effort to avoid any appearance of favoritism. The ratings went from a high of 76.1, with 73.2 for second, down to 32.7 for the lowest. Cullers, who is a member of the Ag Preservation Board, explained, “This is our way of awarding our advocate approval for buying their purchase of development rights." The lop five or ten on the list may be con­ sidered for negotiations with the Friends of Barry County Farm Preservation to get some of the federal funding to keep their land in farming and out of development. Adams said, “All we’re asking for is approval of this ranking." Commissioner Donald Nevins said, “I think it’s nice we don’t have the names on these rankings so we don’t show favoritism." * Approved the low bids of $97,640 from Batchelder's Carpentry and $97,500 from Englerth Construction tu construct homes at 604 E. Hubble St. and 420 E. Center St. in Hastings, respectively. The homes will be built under the community development block grant HOME program. • Authorized application for federal Homeland Security pass-through grants of $64,569 and $34,000 for training and for management solution area planner, respec­ tively. Brown said. “This allows us to provide overtime, backfill, lodging, mileage and per diems to individuals who fall into this catego­ ry (of being eligible for emergency manage­ ment training).’’ The training grant will be good from now until Feb. 28 of 2005 and the other grant, for research and data, is good through April of next year. Brown said the $34,000 grant, “It’s designed to supplement, not supplant, your local program (of emergency management)." He added that “a sizable amount of money has come to this county through Homeland Security." • Adopted a resolution recognizing March as Parenting Awareness Month, after receiv­ ing an presentation from Karen Jousma. exec­ utive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council, and receiving brochures and hand­ outs from Liz Lenz, prevention specialist with Substance Abuse Services. • Congratulated the M-37 Corridor Committee for its recognition from the State of Michigan for cooperation of various units and entities in its deliberations. township halls several times during the year. Last month’s meeting was held at the Rutland VILLAGES, continued from page 1 website www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Pre-sale orders can be picked up at the ticket office on the Charter Township Hall. • Reappointed former County night of the show. Chairman Orvin Moore to a three-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He will Hastings DDA to meet Monday serve with Corinne Turner. Richard Patterson. Misko received 80 percent of the vote to Fish's 20 percent. In all, only 50 people voted in the Freeport election. Running unopposed for four-year Village Council seats were incumbents Lyle Blough and Lani Forbes and Renee Wierckz, who had been appointed to her seat. Bruce Steams was the only candidate for three, two year seats on the council. There are still two openings which will need to be filled by the council. Clerk Yvonne Aspinall was unopposed, as was Dorothy Kelly for treasurer. Middleville: Village President Lon Myers retained his seat with 61 votes, nearly doubling the 31 received by challenger Robert Klinge. Myers took 66 percent of the vote and Klinge had 34 4 Arts Council offers 2004 scholarships The Hastings Downtown Development Authority will have a special meeting from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. March 15. at the Felpauach Support Office. 127 S. Michigan, The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County has announced that competitive and limited 2004 summer scholarship applica­ tions are available. Applications can be picked up through the school music teachers by the end of this week or by calling the Thomapple Arts Council of Ba^ County at 269/945-2002 or on the web at www.thornappleartscouncil.org under the “Special Events" section. Scholarship applications are due by 5 Hastings. Hastings Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes said, “Please join us and help define 'what fin­ ished will look like' in our downtown. Your input will provide direction for the imple­ mentation of the downtown plan. Bring your concerns, ideas, and dreams!" Those attending are asked to park in the southeast corner of the Felpaush parking kx. along Censer and Soltwood Streets. Light snacks will be provided. For more information, call BenjaminForbes at 269-945-2468. p.m. Tuesday, March 30. Applications must awareness and operations, incident command system, as well as others. Besides serving as a trustee on the Freeport Village Council, he has been a Cub Scout leader and a church deacon and treasurer. In a press release prepared by Brown Wednesday. Yarger was reported to have said. "I feel that my background in emergency services and management, as well as my abil­ ity to bring others together for the good of the whole, will be a great asset to Barry County. Working as long as I have in emergency serv­ ices, plus the challenging and diverse envi­ ronments I have served in, has given me opportunity to develop strong relationships with most all Barry County emergency response agencies. We will be able to build a team of highly motivated, well-coordinated and informed individuals to make sure as a community we can respond to any need that arises." On the day the County Board learned of his appointment, Yarger was in Paw Paw for an Board Daniel Allen and Clyde Morgan. • Was asked by Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers again about the possibility of increasing the number of law enforcement officers in rural townships. Cullers and other supervisors previously had brought this matter up at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Commissioner Ken Neil said nothing had been decided at the previous session. MacKenzie said part of the problem has been the uncertainty of funding from the state, caused by recent financial troubles. "I don’t know where everybody is with the continuing talk about state revenue sharing cuts.” he said. Commissioner Wayne Adams said. “Il’s something worth investigating and continu­ ing to work on." • Approved the system for a list of 35 rank­ ings for farms applying for purchase of devel­ opment rights under the farm land preserva­ percent. Village Council members. David Newman, Floyd Bray. Dorothy Corson and Bill Nesbitt, all were running unopposed. Lake Odessa: A total of 77 voters out of 1.404 registered showed up at the polls Monday, as all the local candidates ran unopposed. Receiving 68 votes were incumbents Karen Banks as president, Jerry Engle as trustee and Geraldine Forsberg as clerk. Receiving 66 votes were incumbent Pat Lake as trustee and Terri Cappon as treasurer. Charles Jaquays received 58 votes for trustee Woodland: There were 27 who voted out of 288 regis­ tered. All the candidates ran unopposed. Ron Martin received 25 votes for a four-year trustee seat; Laurie Duits received 21 for a four-year seat; and Rich Denker 23 for a fouryear seat on the Village Council. Lester Forman received 20 for a two-year termt as council president and Trisha Duits received 26 for a two-year term as clerk. A four-year, two-mill proposal on behalf of equipment passed 20 to 7. Nashville: The vole total here was 37, and ail candi­ dates on the ballot were unopposed. Elected were President Frank Dunham (30 votes) and Trustees Mike Callton (35 votes), Angela Seaton (33). Ron Bracy (28) and Mary Coll (32). Another two-year council seat will be filled by appointment by April 1 when President Pro Tem Steve Wheeler’s term expires. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 2004 - Page 3 LIBRARY, continued from page 1 Steering Committee will meet March 17 to discuss the restart of the campaign. The Library Board's original plans to build a new library were opposed for placing a new facility across from the fire station, which would have meant closing a portion of East Mill Street. There was public opposition to this idea, with some believing that closing the street would cause traffic problems and hurt Before uniting. Tamino. played by Timothy Birt. and Pamina, played by Pamela Hinchman, go through some problems before realizing their love. Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ comes to Hastings kids The Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra gave Hastings third- and fourth-graders an introduction to opera Monday morning with a special presentation of excerpts from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at Central Auditorium. The W. K. Kellogg Foundation sponsored the event, which featured professional soloists, including Timothy Birt as Tamino, Pamela Hinchman as Pamina, Campbell Vertesi as Sarastro, Greer Davis-Brown as Papagena. Jonathan Stinson as Papageno and Kelly Holst as the Queen of the Night. “The Magic Flute” is a popular and beloved opera that made its premiere in 1796. The story turns hilarious and hauntingly beautiful. The tale is of a young prince rescu­ ing his beloved and gaining admission into an elite order Before the performance began, students were reminded that opera is like a play, except there is singing. The Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra and the Community Music School of Hastings are all part of the Music Center of South Central Michigan. of the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, said this type of event provides the students an opportunity to be exposed to the opera. Seeing the event can change things for many students, Harrigan said, and they are encour­ aged to be more creative and outgoing. The opportunity also allowed the students to see a “level of excellence” up close, she said. This is the first time this type of event has visited this area’s students, and there are pos­ sible plans to return in two years for a show. After the performance, students had an opportunity to ask questions. Students asked how long the group prac­ tices, specific questions about the characters, if there would be another show and how the groups was chosen. Steve Youngs, the Community Music School coordinator fbr Hastings, helped the students ask questions from the audience. The youngsters also were interested in the cost and types of instruments played. During the event, the packed auditorium held respectful silence and awe during the performances. Conductor Anne Harrigan, music director Newell’s marriage definition amendment fails by 8 votes by Susan Teroere Staff Writer A two-thirds vote to amend the state consti­ tution and define marriage as only between one man and one woman failed by eight votes in the Michigan House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Gary Newell, le said at Monday's Legislative Coffee in Hastings. Newell also has sponsored a father's rights bill allowing judges discretion in assigning payment of costs fur out-of-wedlock births to either the mother or father depending on doc­ umentation of income. The bill is now in the state Senate. His 90-day prescription bill will receive another hearing for testimony. Critics continue to say the bill will drive up the cost of health care, but Newell said no one has been able to prove it to him. With $400 million in proposed cuts to the 2004-2005 state budget and $700 million in proposed revenue enhancements, Newell said. “This will be the toughest budget year since I’ve been there and they’ve all been very rough.” Congressman Vem Ehlers talked about the huge federal budget deficit. “It’s the biggest deficit we’ve ever had— $521 billion." Ehlers said “We’re trying to get it under $500 billion. About three-fourths of it is out of the direct control of Congress, such as social security, student loans. Medicare, Medicaid. The Congress will have control over 25 per­ cent of the budget, like defense, which is half. “A 7 percent increase has been proposed for defense (by President George W. Bush) with a 10 percent increase for homeland security," the congressman said. “And the hawks say that’s not enough." Osama bin Laden has retreated to a section of Pakistan in the hills that no one wants to venture into, he said. And though Iraq was a military success, it has not been a diplomatic success. Regarding terrorism, he said ports are a big danger. Cut Ehlers is more concerned about the people issues of the country. “No one wants to cut human services,” Ehlers said. “It’ll be a real battle.” Manufacturing is a major focus for him. especially offshore tax shelters for corpora­ tions and lost jobs. “It took a while to wake up the White House on this because lots of states don’t have man- See COFFEE, pg. 8 Fifth Third Bank acknowledges interest in coming to Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Fifth Third Bank, the largest bank in Western Michigan, "definitely” wants to open a banking center in Hastings. Public Relations Manager Peggy Janei confirmed this week. “We're still in the planning stages of our Hastings market entry.’’ she said. “We have some sights identified, but we have not signed any agreements at this time and we don’t have one specific location targeted." No date has been set for opening a Hastings banking center either. Finding the exact location for a Hastings site will take some time as well as going through the approval process. Janei said. Fifth Third Bank has 139 banking centers in Western Michigan, she said. The bank is headquartered in Cincinnati. Ohio and has 952 full-service locations in Ohio. Kentucky, Indiana. Michigan. Illinois. Florida. West Virginia and Tennessee, accord­ ing to the bank's 2003 annual report. Fifth Third Bank has 5.7 million cus­ tomers, approximately $91 billion in assets and 18,900 employees, the report said. “ .. Fifth Third is among the 15 largest bank holding companies in the United States, and its market capitalization of $33 billion place it among the 10 largest bank holding companies in the United States at year end.” the report said. nearby businesses. The Michigan Court of Appeals, Schondelmayer noted, has ruled in favor of the Library Board to close Mill Street. However, she there are no plans to close the street, even though the ruling was favorable. In other business the City Council: • Heard the first reading of a new ordinance “granting nonexclusive franchise for the col­ lection, removal and disposal of garbage and other refuse within the City of Hastings.” This has collection times over a two-day period on Mondays and Tuesdays. The proposal was not decided because it needs a second reading two weeks hence before adoption or rejection. The council also considered a request from Waste Management of Michigan for renewal of its franchise for garbage removal within the city. • Acknowledged the preliminary utility service district boundary map received from Hastings Charter Township. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown said they are at the “start of a long journey" on this issue. The preliminary discussion for the possible utility extensions from the City of Hastings to properties within Hastings Charter Township. The map is a “starting point” for the issue. • Granted a request from Pennock Health Services for the use of Fish Hatcberv Parking Lot Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the use of parking cars only. • Had Mayor Robert May present a procla­ mation for March 2004 as American Red Cross Month. May read the proclamation which stated “The Red Cross of West Central Michigan Barry County area has an unparalleled record of helping the area residents prevent, prepare for, and respond to life threatening emergen­ cies by delivering relief services to victims of disaster, offering health and safety training such as first aid, CPR and aquatic lifesaving to 26,000 people last year, providing emer­ gency communication services to military families; participating in international humanitarian projects that save lives: and col­ lecting of 6.570 units of blood in 2003.” • Heard the library report from Schondelmayer that there were more than 8,000 items checked out during February. Schondelmayer talked about the Lakeland Library Cooperative which is a consortium of 40 libraries and their branches. Tiiey make up 78 sites, in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm. Muskegon, Newago and Ottawa. The library’s documentary film series ends with the showing on March 19 at 7 p.m. of the movie “Spellbound,” about children that reach the 1999 National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. Schondelmayer said that the library is studying wireless technology for possible use in the current building and in preparation for designing the new building. • Heard a report from Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans that there were 21 runs for the month of February. Fire prevention programs for 17 adults and 57 children where put on by the department during February. Caris said that beginning the first Saturday in April through September they will be testing the tornado siren. Caris also said they are still smoke detec­ tors still available for the public. Citizens need to fill out an application. The fire depart­ ment will then install the smoke detectors. • Heard a report from Department of Public Services Director Tun Girrbach stating that there were 60 complaints handled by the code enforcement officer. Girrbach said they plan to be finished with the tree trimming in a cou­ ple of weeks, so that can then begin with the stump removal project. He also said they haven't yet received formal notification for the abandoned well management grant. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will hold a visioning ses­ sion on Monday, March 15, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Felpausch Support Office at 127 S. Michigan. The meeting invites the public to give direction to the DDA to help define “what a finished will look like” for Downtown Hastings. For more information, call Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, community development director, at 945-2468. There will be a financial workshop at 6 p.m. Monday, March 22, to hear a presenta­ tion about “the city's financial processes and reporting systems, in addition to the annual budget and audit and their relationship to the financial reports." A public hearing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 22, for applying for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application. Hastings City Mayor Robert May road proclamation for March 2004 as American Red Cross Month. Accepting the honor are Red Cross Advisory Board members (from left) Theresa Maupin-Moore, Stephen Wales, Sand Drummond, Mayor May, and Lyn Brief, director of America Red Obes of West Central Michigan Barry County District. REFORM, continued from page 1— money?” The Banner asked for salary and per diem pay for commissioners for the year ending 2003 and learned that commissioners are paid a base salary of $7,800. but some nearly dou­ ble that through per diems. Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie earned more than $16,000 and fellow Commissioner Clare Tripp earned just under $15,000. This does not include the retirement, health insurance and mileage reimbursements commissioners received. It was pointed out that Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties pay their commissioners less per capita of representation. Walter Forsberg said Kalamazoo commissioners do not receive any per diems, or payments for attending meetings. Calhoun County commis­ sioners get $13,000, but no other compensa­ tion. Donald Wiggins said he can’t think of too many instances in which part-time employees receive retirement and health insurance bene­ fits. Dwyer pointed out there are 29 boards and commissions on which at least one County Board member serves, which translates into much in the way of per diem payments. Some said boards and commissions can be “stacked,” such as the Parks and Recreation Commission, which has three county commissioners, a planning commis­ sioner, the drain consistently drawn more people. He said he went to one recent morning meeting and noted only he and Sheriff Steve and wife J ulie DeBoer were in attendance. Meanwhile, even the most poorly attended night meetings get 10 to 12 people in the audience. Dwyer said, “I’d like to see meetings at night It opens up the possibility of more peo­ ple running. The whole community would benefit." He said the change could be made if five commissioners on the eight-member board agree to make the change. Jim Brown said the current meeting sched­ ule shuts out everybody who is not a farmer, self-employed, the boas or retired. Burghdoff said, however. “If people really want night meetings, they should come out to these night meetings (at township halls).” Local businessman Charlie Boulter said the night meetings of the board are rotated to dif­ ferent locations and sometimes it’s hard to remember where they are being held. Some also have argued that department heads are more accessible at the county court­ house during the day. But May said city department heads are required to attend night council meetings. can be made that we ought to eliminate some of them.” He pointed out that about one-third of Michigan’s counties, including neighboring Allegan, have combined the two. Burghdoff, however, saw it differently. “This register of deeds does a lot of work in that office,” she said. 1 have two employees in my office. If I’m removed, there’s just two people... We have a vast volume of docu­ ments for recording.” • She said the clerk’s and registers of deed's office “have absolutely nothing in common... It’s impossible to take care of those offices the way they should be. “We generate a lot of revenue for Barry County, like last year when there was a refi­ nancing boom.” Burghdoff said of Deb Smith, “This lady’s had so much dumped on her. I don’t know bow she does it all.” Citizen Hollis Adams said, “We don’t want to save a few dollars and then create chaos." Smith said of the register of deeds, “She deals with all property records, we deal with records of practically everything else.” She said her office has been even busier of late because of Barr)' County's court consoli­ dation program and the recent statewide man­ date to consolidate stare elections into a four “If you’re not on the agenda, you get this blank (if you address the aboard). You make your spiel, and if per year. There was some talk about the County Board of Commissioners being resistant to any kind of change. Donald Wiggins said, “I make the assumption they (commis­ sioners) are not going to change anything. So is there a way to get something on the ballot to change some of these things?" Boulter said, “A lot of us just grumble." Dwyer said two of the fundamental issues lies within his own party and with apathy. “A lot of people are disgruntled, but nobody does anything. The Democratic Party fails to field a candidate, so the winner of the primary, where there is a race, wins." He said fewer than 25 percent of Barry County’s registered voters participate in a pri­ mary, so it’s possible that 13 percent hold the reins of power. Tlie incumbent Republican candidates know this and go after 300 to 400 you’re lucky you get it in the paper. So you feel like your voice won’t make any difference at all.’ — Kathy Wiggins commissioner and a representative from the road commis­ sion. Furthermore, reducing county board involvement save money and “reach out to and involve more citizens.’’ Joe Lukasiewicz said the current system “destroys the concept of volunteering. It’s such a disincentive to serve. And if they have an issue with me, it can be elevated to the local paper. Every time you read someone’s name in the paper (for being a rejected appli­ cant), you get a negative impression.” The times of board meetings also got a lengthy airing. One notion advanced was that the board meeting most of the time during mornings effectively disenfranchises a significant num­ ber of people who might attend or who might seek the office. The board in the last several years has had several meetings at night at area townships. Some have held that the county is the only local public body that meets during the day­ time. Dwyer said, “The argument we’ve heard is that nobody comes to the meetings anyway so it doesn't make any difference what times the meetings are." He held, however, that night meetings have “It’s part of their job," he explained. A show of hands was asked for on the ques­ tion of the board having night meetings. A solid majority favored nights. No hands were raised in favor of daytime. Kathy Wiggins brought up another point, saying, “If you’re not on the agenda, you get this blank stare (if you address the board). You make your spiel, and if you're lucky you get it in the paper. So you feel like your voice won’t make any difference at all.” Jim Brown said, “That doesn't cut it with me. If I ask a question and don’t get an answer I ask again." He added that day meetings arc a throw­ back to bygone days. “We’re caught in a historical time warp," he declared. The other issue was one Dwyer brought to the table back in 1988 when he ran unsuc­ cessfully for register of deeds against Sandy Schondelmayer. Dwyer then suggested com­ bining the offices of clerk and register of deeds into one, thereby saving county taxpay­ ers about $25,000 a year.; “These days there are so many people on the election ballot,” he said. “The argument votes to win. Dwyer said he’s upset that people actually believe that “politics doesn’t matter at the local level. “It’s the responsibility of the Democratic Party to filed candidates and least continue the argument into November (for the general election)." �Page 4 — Thursday. March 11, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Trial court continues positive moves Chamber dropped ball on antiques To the editor: The second weekend of March is going to be an antique lovers paradise in Barry County and could have also been a local retailers bonanza, except for the fact there was no cooperation from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. They were approached about promoting a Barry County Antiques Weekend, since there’s an antique show at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hail, the Barry County Expo Center and in Nashville, along with spotlighting the Hastings Antique Mall down­ town and other shops in the county. This promotion could have generated many sales, not only for the antiques vendors, but for the restaurants, gas stations, bed and breakfasts and retail stores. Was it a matter of opposing political views between Julie DeBoer, chamber executive director, and the show promoter, plus the fact it’s at the Democratic Hall? Or did she just overlook this in her job? Either way, it’s too bad that in this slumped economy, the chamber couldn't step up to the plate. Chris Norton. Bellevue Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: I think I've been pretty consistent in this column about local administrators from four to two. This development of cutting the government officials, questioning w!en I don't think they are using our precious tax dollars in our best interests. number of administrators in half doesn't at all mean that two But it works both ways. When they do something that reduce has come up with a way to get the same work done at less cost. expenses to taxpayers and makes the system work even better they deserve some praise for their efforts. I'm speaking of our Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams and Friend of the • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Leiters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. The announcement came after the retirements last month of new and model trial court system that has done some ground breaking in consolidation of functions and services to streamline Court Administrator Mike Keeler. It made little if any sense to the local courts, make them more efficient and less costly. What to retire, so the move was made shortly afterward. reduce the number of administrators just before two were about these folks are doing should indeed serve as a model for all judi­ So now Probate Court Administrator Robert Nida will be han­ cial. legislative and executive branches of government in dling his usual duties and then taking on Friend of the Court. Michigan and the entire country for that matter. Both jurisdictions handle a lor of the same issues, so the move Four years ago. during the Stale of the Judiciary message from then Chief Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver, sire praised Barry County for its efforts to reform the system. has merit Likewise for Kathy Holman, who besides handling District Court, now now will be in charge of Circuit Court. The justice said. "My purpose today is to highlight what inter­ The only real potential for trouble exists in whether Nida and dependence can do. that is. cooperation, working together for Holman will have enough time to be able to remain effective in the public good.* their jobs, now that their scopes have been widened consider­ She went on to say Barry County Circuit Judge Jim Fisher and ably. Given the impressive track record of the reform movement the county trial court system has cut the time to take a criminal within the Barry County trial court system over the past several case to court in half, and last year saved taxpayers $195,000. years, I'd say it's certainly worth a try. Weaver said. “Fred Jacobs, a Barry County publisher, called If it does indeed work, it'll be another successful step toward the project 'a great example of how creative local cooperation streamlining the local courts and making them more efficient can improve services to the public while reducing costs to the and less costly. taxpayer’." • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion tor compelling reasons only. people in the past have been slacking, rather it means someone This process is refreshing in an age in which too many people And so it is. It was under Chief Justice Weaver that Barry in local government are only finding ways to lake more enrich County was chosen as one of the very few of Michigan's 83 themselves, protect their own turf and continue business as counties to experiment with consolidating district, circuit and usual. Our local legislative officials, particularly those on the probate courts and with availing all judges and courts to the pub­ lic to assure better and faster service. Circuit Judge James Barry County Board of Commissioners, could take some serious Fisher. District Judge Gary Holman and Probate Judge Richard themselves up to positive change, and find the best deal for the Shaw wasted no time in enacting reforms to ensure that few if taxpayers. Once again, a tip of the hat a pat on the back or whatever pos­ any would have justice delayed, and therefore justice denied. lessons from trial court on bow to reform themselves, open Barry County since then has been held up as a model for coop­ itive feedback deemed appropriate, is in order for our trial court eration in an effort to remodel our local court system. Many system, showing us that local government can indeed solve • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. local and state officials have been singing the praises of the new problems and try to do the right thing, just because it's the right ideas. thing to do. • Letters that Include attacks of a personal nature win not be published or will be edited heavily. The effort apparently is continuing, judging by the news that - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics came forward last week, announcing the reduction of court ■ "Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. Emergency personnel are real heroes • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: Know Your County Commissioners^ District No. 1 Thank God for firefighters, first responders and emergency personnel. Better yet, thank each of them. Irving Township is serviced by three fire departments, one of which is 100% volunteer and self funded. The Freeport Fire ment entity to my knowledge, though they allow us to participate. They negotiate their own service contracts and have fund-raisers besides performing their duties with the department- They also take care of their own books and pay their bills. And they don’t get paid! Not many of us thanked. So I thank them for being who they are. They are all absolutely wonderful persons and heroes. They leave in the middle of car wash­ es they have paid tor. leave family gatherings, give up time with their children, leave meals partially eaten walk out of movie theaters, are (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 48058, phone (260) 9488782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 798 9783 . District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barty Twp.) Sandra L. James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Inring Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073 phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 4582531. Rick Tormeia, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Eh’ers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 205182203, phone (202) 2283831, fax (202) 2285144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-4581111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. 4 Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. 4 most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 9484884. I wish 1 could find i word bigger than "hero." I think the rest of us need to take a moment to realize all they have given to the community. We need to thank them before we need them, and afterward, too. I challenge every citizen who isn't one of the above persons to send thanks to local emergency services personnel. Send them Christmas cards. Valentines Day cards. Sweetest Day cards, etc. Go to the fund-rais­ ers they have taken time to organize. Shake their hands and par them on the becks because willing to serve, even if they don't get paid. Applause, applause. 1 am grateful to every one and thank their families tor giving up so much for our community. Kathee Pierce, Irving Township Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3008, Lansing, Mich. 489087536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 3785849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AR of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Raise the ‘sin’ taxes? Gov. Jennifer Granholm has suggested one way to meet the budget shortfall is to raise "sin taxes" on alcohol and cigarettes. What do you think of this plan? naHmti* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pubuhut^.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-M Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone: (269) 9489554 jonn j■coo< Pitoktonl rnsoenc yscoos Vtae PrMKtont Mown Jacobs SecretoryfTrMsurvr * NEWSROOM• David T Ybtmg (Etfkx) Elaine GJbort (Assistant Edtotj Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bran Bremer Rudi Zachary Joyce Peterman, IVIMMUeVIlK. “I don't think they should target smokers as a way to raise money. Smokers arc already dis­ criminated against. I don't think raising the price of cigarettes by raising the taxes is a good idea.” Laura Dutcher, Hastings: “I don't think it is fair to target one group of citi­ zens. I think taxes should be raised across the board for everyone. That would be a more fair way to bal­ ance the budget.” Scott Thurman, Hastings: "On one hand, the gover­ nor says she’s doing this to help improve health because if the taxes raise the price enough more people will stop smoking. But if more people stop smoking, how will she get the taxes to balance the budget?” Roger Castekin, Hastings: Bob Flikkema, Hastings: Jeff Daugherty, MMMuenue: “I think it is a good idea because if you are going to smoke and drink, you should be expected to pay. If people were concerned they could stop buying cigarettes.” “Yes, I think it is a good idea because the funds are going to be used to help education. Our schools can't help our kids if their funds keep getting cut." “Even though it won't affect me. I don't think this plan is a good idea. It will make a lot of people mad and they might not be willing to work with the governor." Sandra Ponsotlo Susan Temera Cathy Rosier Marde Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctoeatoed eda accafM Monday tvougfi Friday 840 ajn. to 530 pjn,. Saturday* 830 a.m to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs atowream Mee: es pw 1M> <" aery CoHr 127 par year in atfoHng caribe SaperyeereWwe POSTMASTER Sand ad^aaa tfwngaa to: P.O. ta B Harings. Ml 480684802 Second Ctoaa Postage Paid at Hasange. Ml 48058 �The Hasting* Benner - Thursday. March 11. 2004 - Pres 5 Why do people do stupid, awful things? Left take good can of the flag we love Tbfaedtear: la my travels, I see hundred, of American flag, and almoat as many way, of displaying them. My favorite is along Interstate 75 near Dayton, Ohio, where a construction equip­ ment business urea one of its crane, to sus­ pend a mammoth flag 150 feet from the ground. Bathed in light from the unrounding floodlight*, it can be seen for a mile in cither direction at the freeway at any time of the night or day. For thousands of American, passing by on a daily basis. the right of thia mighty flag waving majestically in the wind is a powerful symbol of who we are and what wettsadfor. A couple of hundred mile, away, on a dark and lonely overpass spanning the Ohio Turnpike it another flag. It appeared there a few day, after the horrendous tragedy of 9­ 11. Fastened to the chain link fence that pro­ tect, the traffic below from failing debris, it is a much different right Torn and tattered from the weather and the windt ditty from the conaunt grime swirling up from the highway below, it doesn't look very mighty or majes­ tic. I can only think at one word for it and that is painful. A well meaning American pinned it there during a moment of paarionah patriotism and then simply forgot about it I aee flap hung from the tailgates of pick­ up trockt riretched acroa, the trailer door, of semi truck,, hanging from clotheslines, and □red aa drape, across living room window,. I have seen our flag hang from roof gutter,, tree, limbs, mail boxes, pony corral, and the shoulders of rock star, during Super Bowl half-time ahow*. Why do we display our flag? Kid Rock mistakenly believes that it makes a great fash­ ion statement Other, display it to show mem­ bership in an elite group: American* united against all who would threaten u*. I confess that I muri fit Into thi* group because I wear a flag pin on my hat and a patch on my shoul­ der. Still others, like the guy who hung hi, flag from an overpass, act on a patriotic impulse that soon fade, away and is forgotten like the flap they hang out for all the world to eee. But are any of there reasons the right rea­ son to display our flag? Do any of there rea­ son, honor the country that the flag repre­ sent,? When we hang our beloved flag from a fence along a highway and then walk away to let it rot, what honor do we give those who have fought to defend it? I wonder what that says about the freedoms we claim to hold so dear. I wonder what mes­ sage it give, to those men and women who even now are making daily sacrifice, in serv­ ice to that flag. What honor do we give to the memories of American, who have bled and died for the flag when we treat it this way? Isn't that the true reason we fly the flag? Honor? Honor for those who have fought and died for it? Honor for the country, the people and the value, it represents? Along with flying the flag come certain responsibilities. It amaze, tne that there can be so many American, who apparently don't realize thi,. Like anything else you treasure, please take care of it Illuminate your flag at night If you can't shine a light on it through the night, pieare take it down at dusk. When handling your flag, don’t let it touch the ground. Keep your flag in good repair and contact your local vet­ erans' organization for proper disposal of a tattered and torn flag. The next time you happen to see a U.S. Marine Honor Guard "Strike The Colors.' take carefid nose of the reverence with which they handle our flag, the care with which it is folded and put away. Then, take a look at your own flag. If it isn't up to the standards it deserves, please make it right If you cant make it right pieare properly dispose of it And. do it today. A veteran's organization will gladly assist you or advise you if you need help. I havent been on the Ohio Turnpike in six month, or more. I dont know whatever became of the 3 X 5 flag lunging from that overplus between Toledo and Cleveland. I hope somone on the road above finally stopped and rescued it I dont even want to think of it felling unnoticed to the road below. Larry J. VanZalen, Hastings Dear editor. Why do so many people do so many ani­ malistic, stupid, foolish, regrettable, unprof­ itable things? If we could determine the cause, would people be more right-wise? I can't guarantee any of the following numerical values because they come from fallible people and there numbers are variables. But they do indicate a trend or focus in our people world. I have condensed my thinking into seven questions with suggested answ-.rs to the question why. Q. Why are there so many poor people (iruolvent bankrupt interest paying people)? A. We each have 24 hours every day. What have we done with the days gone by? What have we sowed? What are we reaping? 'Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lore heart* Galatian, 6:7-9. That's what deter­ mine, our prerent and future status. Q. Why are there so many obese (over­ weight) people. 64% children? A. Overweight is now the most common medical problem of childhood. They tell me it's determined by thi, formula — calories in. minus calories out plus the input of your con­ trol center or brain. ‘Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me and eat what is good. And let your soul delight itielf in abundance.' Isaiah 55:2 'Come to Me. all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' Jesus in Matthew 11:28. Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do. do all Io the glory of God.* I Corinthians 10:31. A. "Professing to be wise, they became fools... Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness in the lusts of their hearts, to dis­ honor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another. Men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge. God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness... Romans 1:22, 24­ 29. Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: Fornicatioo, unclean­ ness. passion, evil desire and covetousness, which te idolatry. Becaure of there thing, the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of dis­ obedience.” Coknsisns 3:5-6 Q. Why are there w many babies born to unwed parent,? A. 'Marriage te honorable among all and the bed undefiled; but fornicator, and adulter­ ers God will judge.* Hebrew, 13:4. *As Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to there, having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are ret forth as an example, Differing the vengeance of eternal fire.* Jude 1:7. Q. Why are there re many people who return to jail and prison? A. 'No one can serve two masters; for either be will bate the one and love the other, or elre he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (things).* Matthew 6:24 'Do you not know Q. Why are there to many divorces, more than 50 percen: in church and out of church? A. Cause - wrong marriages 'Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.* 1 Corinthians 15:33. 'Do not be Tbtfeeadfear: k i, time to Mop pointing finger, and deride that enough it tsaiugh. I do not me bow thi, hostility has anything io do with the families involved. Two families have been greatly distraught by this whole situation. It is not frir for them to have to read the hostile comments people are making on behalf of people they love. Do these people call themselves good rbrittisns? I rare hope not, became God would be very disappointed in them for going 5-Acre Hobby Farm - Hastings Schools MEW! NEW! NEW! against what He teaches... thou shall not judge. Yes, it was a tragedy for everyone involved... but decides who will be judge and jury of this situation? Let the courts do what our tax money pay, them to do... their jobs. There is so much hale and anger involved with this tragic accident To humiliate these families lo make someone feet like he or die has done something with their sorry live, is ju«t plain wrong. just make things worse in the end. It seems as if oo one is willing to look at the whole picture. Maybe people should look at themselves a little more closely. It is easy to say what you would have done if it were you, but how do you know? The human mind is still a van mystery to even the most educated psychiatric scholars. Maybe you would have stopped, maybe not It te not up to you to judge whether the events that led up to and right after the acci­ I highly doubt Cory and Kelli Schut (and whoever elre get, dragged into this) will be able io find a fair trill in this area. I have been given the impression that if it were up to most people in this area, they would be convicted witb -.it T trial and sent down the river for life. Will that make the pain go away? No, it will dent should have happened the way they did. The fact te... it did happen; and now people have to pay the consequences. A, I raid before, the only people who can truly judge and convict are the people who are paid to do so. Therefore, let us let there peo­ ple do their job, and get on with our live, (not referring to the Ruerinks and Sehins... their live, will be tom apart for very long., all we can do is help.). Now te the time to stop pouring salt in there families'wounds and let them start the healing process. The Reurink and Schut fam­ ilies need time to heal, but the healing process cannot start until all the hate and anger stop,. Shannon Tobias, Wayland Unions just whine about trivial things Ttefaadfar: Re: Last week's letter Io the Barnier about the union losroq a lot at Hattings manufactur­ ing. Their complaint about wbat the owner, make tea tittle crass. That fondy goes a long way beck al the piston ring company. 1 remember when the union was just being formed. It damn near broke Aben Johnson's been. Holiday goodiea and bonuses all went down the drain for the workers from then on. I'm just thankfill the Johnsons haven't left Hreriagl They've been ■ great company for Hatting*. Halting* ha* Jobnaon Field. That land wa> donated by Aben Jobnaon. Aik the local Pleabyterten Church if they’ve helped them. You don't hear all of what'* gone on. The greed of the union would let them have a twotier wage system, where the senior e mployee* used the newer employees a* pawn*. Ye*, Flexfeb te moving to Mexico. That is a kxixy move and more than uncalled for. Don't the Pierce boy* have any stock in the company, or did they go right along? Some of the companies started here are by people who had overseeing job* at the fish rod factory (Action Rod) year* ago. I always believed they were responsible for the demise of that company. Today we have the union still whining about health care. wage*, pension* and every other trivial thing. They’re just like every other union. Look at the teachers' union, poor little babies with their tenure. Moat would have a rough time getting a job that pay* as good with the limited hour* and day* of work they put in. I don't know how I ever made it. paying my own insurance and getting by in my old “Pay lo Play" in school sports popped up in my mind the other day. I don't want to hear from acme candy-selling booster club mem­ ber. From playing sports at Hastings High. I have a cauliflower ear, broken nose, chipped teeth and a shoulder that Mill sounds like a rack of bones. I don't regret pteying, but this “Pry to Play" stuff is wrong. . I wrote some time ago about the new com­ munity center, ■ big rip-off, and we pay the freight to run it It's a swimming pool for the schools and io hell with the citizen, who paid for it I have no tire for the upper crust that sneaked it through. There job, going to China was started by Bill Clinton. Wbat he did for money, to get elected and God only knows what else, is a criminal act that will never be solved. That man should be in a prison cell with the doors welded shut to keep the U.S. safe. Doesn't anyone see where the U.S. has gone? All the terrorist acts under his watch were covered up by his own actions. Kerry is just a* scary. Let's get Bush to finish the job. Libya just acknowledged having 20 tons of mustard gas. That part of the world is a pow­ der keg not to be handled by a Kerry presi­ dent Lookout! New septic, well, plumbing, ole Ticel, rooting, windows & siding, healing, central uk 200-amp service, 2 water heaters, water conditioner, sold oak kitchen, main laundry room, 3 large bedrooms, 3 large bathrooms, garden tub, living room and family room, vaulted ceilings, full basament 2-stalf detached garage, 4-stuT, horse siaote, nay oarn - concrete noora, wesbt ana otoluk., roew nign ivnswe fencing ana underground dog fencing. PRICE REDUCED $224,900.00. Owners have pur­ chased a farm, will look at al offers. 3% commission to agents. 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Sales experience is preferred. This is a pan- I H time position with a future! WBCH is an equal Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company Bmppominity employer. Show us your enthusiasm and J I initiative by sending a cover letter with your resume. J E Apply at WBCH. 119 W State Street in downtown I 9 The BANNER ' ANTIQUE ft FOLK ART SHOW ft SALE Hastings. For more details, contact WflCH. J Donald Johnson. Middleville Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Rus Sarver. Hastings FOR SALE BY OWNER unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord ha, Christ with Belial? Or what pan has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: *1 will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God. And they shall be My peo­ ple.* 2 Connthians 6:14-16. Q. Why are there so many people living together, who are not married? Stop the hate speech, start the healing Recent letter, certain people have written about the 'Schut/Reurink' tragedy have made me sick to my stomach. It te not up to these people to judge Cory and Kelli Schut; it te up to a judge and God to that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of <hedience leading, to righteousness?" Romans 6:16. Q. Why are there so many people who do not keep even the first of the 10 commandmenu? '...you shall have no other gods before me...' Exodus 20:3. A. There is a way that seems right Io a man. But its end is the way of death.* Proverbs 14:12. Could it be that the cause for this behavior te the teaching of deception and evolution in our schools, churches, families and govern­ ment? "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idol­ ater,, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers. nor extortioner, win inherit the kingdom of God. And such were rame of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.* I Corinthians 6.-9-11. INTEREST RATE knnts APR 30 Yew Fixed 5375 000 5.433 30 Year Fixed • Biweekh 5375 000 5.422 20 Year Fixed 5.125 000 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5.125 0.00 5.193 15 Year Fixed 4.625 0.00 4.721 IS Year Fixed-Biweekly PRODUCT RN’s I LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay, Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and 5202 4625 0.00 4.715 7 Year Balk™ 4.500 0.00 4.613 3 Year ARM 4 750 0.00 7.007 1 Year ARM 3750 0.00 5.611 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! M4-MS-9SJ5 AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orientation LAKESHORE 2 W. 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Broadway Worship Together,.. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... । PI EASaNTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Laccv Roau. Dowling. Mi 4W$n Pasta Sieve Olmstead (6161 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:3U aza. Sunday School I IO a.nt; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m: Bible Study A Pray.-r Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffer** Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pm; Sunday Manes 8:30 a m. and 11O0 azn ; Confession Saturday 3 30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Weu State Road. Hastings. Mien. W. CiayuarGwmon. Pastor Sunday School W0 aza; classes far all afes. Morning Worship 10:45 azn. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mmistnes or Teen Bible Quiz (^er 13-19) Aduh Bible Study-No age inrts WU COME •ORNFRS UNTED METHODS • CHURCH 3115 N. Brawny. HasUigs. Ml 4«L’> Rev. Bob Snath. Phone V 406i. Wwsmp Services: Sunday, 11.00 lie. Sunday School. 10 a_m far all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHIRCH "Mnuber Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican Communion.' 315 W. Center Sl (comer of S. Broadway and W Center Sl) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe ID. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. and 10 azn Children '* Chapel and Sunday School at 10 aza Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 azn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 azn. Mcnung Worship Service: 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services fa Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek RiL 8 rm Sooth. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m . Worship 1l .00 a.m.. Even n, Service at 6<X) p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 aza-11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dodcn Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 azn.. Sunday School 1115 a.m. Nursery provided. HOPF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 So* th at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Paator. Youth Director. Stepher Sc*nt Church phone. 269­ WOOD! AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 4889". • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippen- 945-4995. Cnureft website; www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary . Delilah Bennett. Office hours. Wed.Thur*.. 9 am. to 1 pun. Sunday Morning: 930 azn. Sunday School. 10:45 aza DcMuoter. Sunday School 9:15 azn. • Worship 10 am. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m Sr High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pzn. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 azn, 12-2 JO p.m Wednesday 6-8 pzn. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pzn.). Wednesday 64 p m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 AS). Wednesday. 7 pm. - WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m Building. Paator Junes McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m -noon HASTINGS FREE METHODiSl CHURCH SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Market).. Senior Pastor Darnel Graybill, Youth Paator. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available far all services. Starting March 14th Worshtp Services I JO and 11 OO aza Sunday School far all ages 1000 aza Aduh etearvev March teu May.. The Ufe You live?. Duane Secord leading. Romani.- The Dynantic Opdnuan of Grace. Jun Dickmtun leaking. first baptist church 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Mmistnes. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 a_m Sunday School tor all ages: 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; b. 00 pan.. Evening Service; 7:00 pzn. Sl Higl You*. Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pzn.. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Chotr practice. Cail Church Office. 9»*» 8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Let*n~ Time Fellowship and FaWtfa Men. Membership lass Pasta l>m> lad­ ing Kid's far Christ (3 R - .ems) & GRACE COMMUNITY CHI RCH 8950 E. M-*9 Highway. NMhY.de. MI 49073. Pasta Dan Roscoe. (510 852-9278. Morning Cdebrattaa 10 aza Fellowship Time befoie the service. Nursery, children's miuisuy. youth gioup. aduh small group min­ istry leadership, naming. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-nUM church. Mcetuu at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M>5 south of Assyria Rd.. Nuhvilk.MidL 49073. Sue Pniae A Worship 10:30 azn.. 6W p.m. Wed. 6:30 p m. Jews Chib far boys A guts ages 4-11 Parton David 1 nd Rose MacDonald Aa oasts of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" Fur 'uiotmabon call 1-616-731-5194 or I-5I7452-IM6. L ARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtatater. David Raper. Serving the Need: of Our Neighbors! < Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU* Please join us Sunday. Bible Class 10:00 azn ; Worship 11:00 aza. 6:00 p.m Wednesday. Bible Class 7:00 p.m. Cfaaaes far al age*. FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8 30 and 11 a.m Sunday School fur all ages rt 9:45 azn. Nursery provided Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High You* Sunday evenings This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: W REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK GBACE OF COU FELLOWSHIP MM3. Delloo. Ddm Boomer 301 Suue Ru (I omer of State Rd and Boitwood St boom from Tom's 2415 McCatm Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 aza Morning Prayer. 11:00 a. m Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 pzn. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hartwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all servic­ es. Affiliated with die Independent Anglican *>nncb (Canada Synod) Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan I LACE Y - bert Brunt, age 79. of Lacey, passed away on March 2, 2004. Ben was bora on Jan. 10. 1925. Private senices were held on Friday, March 5,2004 Bert luved the outdoors and watching his birds. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will never be forgotten. He is survived by his devoted wife. Aria Brunt; sister, Mertie (Ward) Woods; brother, Lloyd Brunt; children. Carol (Robert) Teske, Butch (Diane) Brunt, Sharia (Larry) Seymour, Loren (Buzz) Brunt and Paul (Colleen) Brunt; seven grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dad the words you spoke will never be for­ gotten. Brenda Stevens (5 yean thru 5th grade) during the 1IOO Worship Service only Quizzen 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. |John Wooten | Wednesday Midweek: 900 a.m. (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm. Sing'n Share Scamps (Aduks). Youth 6th-12* grades, and CLC (Chrimuasi Lite dub) 3 yr*, oto thro 5* Grade. Thursday. 9:30-11 a xl Senioi Adult Coffee Hour. 5’irdny. March 21. bo* services... Sfritig Arbor University Students Well Spring Concert 239 E Nor* Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor, hursday March II- 3:<5 p m. Clapper Kias: 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; p.m. 700 Fnday. March ■ Adventurers. 6:30-1000 p.m. Rock Group. Sahrday. March 13 I'JOO aza Cat. nism 3. Sunday. March 14 - 300 A 10:45 aza rid/ Cammuniuu: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday. March 15 - 700 p.m. Visum Team Tuesday March 16 - 700 p.m CongregTonal Council; 7OI* p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday, March 17 - 1000 aza Wbrdwaahen; I DOO a.m. Heahhy Families; 200 pza Congregation Care Committee; 600 p.m. Lenten Supper. 700 p.m Evening Prayer. 800 p.m The Way PLAINWELL - John Woolen, age 72. of Plainwell, passed away March 7. 2004 at his home following a long illness. John was bom July 18, 1931 in Vast KY. the soil of James and Ora (Dodson) Woolen. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, blue grass music and playing the guitar John is survived by his wife Ruby (Whitaker); children, Johnny (Leora) Wooten. Diane Wooten, and Jeff (Laura) Wooten; grandchildren, Gien and Chad Hazen, Melissa and Ambei Women; sisters and brothers. Stella Zeiss. Buddy Wooten. Bobbie Jean Moss. Clova Charles, Lula Mathis, Shirley Risner Charles Wooten. Estille Wooten. Bessie Wooten; several nieces and nephews, and special friend Paul Shue. Funeral services were conducted at Pem^vstal Church of Christ, Orangeville Wednesday. March 10, 2004. Pastors Mike Risner and Rich Sheldon officiating. Interment Messer Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home Delton. Lillian E. (Barry) Vandecar i *i* de.atm to all floors. Ka*\ Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education: Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 a.m.-Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. - LIVE' Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; 11:00 a.m. Tradi­ WOODLAND - Lillian E. (Barry) Vandecar. age 83. of Woodland, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday morning. tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during bo* School in 1938. Lillian had worked for many years as a nurse’s aid at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing She had been a long-time active member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Lillian is survived by her children. Robert (Gretchen) Bursley of Battle Creek, Lawrence Bursley of Woodland, and David (Karen) Bursley of Woodland: six grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren: sister, Beatrice (Barry) Rogers of Charlotte; daughter-in-law. Gail Deadman; and many other relatives and Brown. worship services. Junior church is far ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7XT p.m Bell Choir rehear-Ql 8 (X) Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the lounge HRS1 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway Hasungs. Mkh 49058 (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Paua. Sunday Services 9iX) a.m Traditional Worship; 10.00 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 azn. Church School; 11 20 a.m Contemporary Worship. The 9 00 Service ts broadcast over WBCH -AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 tLrougKiut the week. Nursery is provided fa bo* services. SPECIAL EVENTS: March II 4*6 Memorial Service for Marqnka Mriirabarii; March 13 Meeting Rapids Wcrtminster. at Grand March 6. 2004. Lillian was bom in Lake Odessa oo May 17. 1920 to Robert W. and Ione L. (Pull) Barry. She graduated from Woodland High friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Elton L. Vandecar; son, Barry Bursley; and brothers. Boyd and Leon Barry. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. March 9, at Koops Funeral Chapel with Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiating. Burial took place in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Koops DOWLING - Roca G. Laraen, age 84, of Dowling, formerly of SL Joseph, went home to be with her Lord on March 3.2004. Mrs. Larsen was bom Jan. 22, 1920 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Pierce) Nelson. Roca loved flowers, baking whole wheat bread, sugar cookies, and julekage for the holidays. To welcome new families into the neigh­ borhood she would bake them a pie. Roca will be remembered as the best homemaker, who disliked dirt, loved her Lord and her family. She attended First Congregational Church in SL Joseph, and Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. On June 28, 1947 she married Walter Larsen, who survives. Other members of her family include sons, Richard Larson of Portage, Paul (Samang) Larsen of Santa Ana, CA, and Philip (Terri) Laraen of Benton Harbor, daughters, Barbara (Ken) Brown of Dowling, and Melissa (David) Thomas of Grand Junction; a sister, Trudi Nelson; broth­ er-in-law, Howard Laraen and sister-in-law, Carol Laraen; grandchildren, Richard Laraen Jl. Robert Michael (Kim) Laraen, Narissara Suvachi, Jennifer (Glenn) Miller, Jeremy Brown. Amie (Jeremy) Straight Kris Laraen, 4(aiie Loraen,-Davi<HAioadra) Thocnas. zake Thomas fywl Thoram aou fourr great graadchildreh . and several nieces and nephews Funera; ser ices were conducted Monday, March 8. 2004 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann, officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery, St Joseph, ML Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Dehon. Ky.; a grandson, Luke Hatfiela; brothers and sisters, Donny, Paul, David, A J., Chuck, Randy, Stella, Loretta and Sandy , her moth­ er-in-law, Georgia Stevens; and orothers-in law, Jim and Richard Stevens; several nieces I and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. March 11, 2004 11 a.m. at Faith United Mcd>Ydist Church, 503 S. M-43, Delton. Pash ra Edward L. Davis and Herbert Raybum officiating. Interment Prairieville her residence. She was bora Jan. 19.1920 the daughter of be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Gores Funeral Home, Delton. METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Ikren SoceL Hartings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) funyw voyagrr art Barrier free building DELTON - Brenda Stevens, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly March 7. 2004 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brenda was bora April 10, 1949 in Pineville, Ky.. the daughter of James and Bertha Hatfield. Brenda enjoyed crafts of al! types, paint­ ing, planting flowers, sewing, fishing and Hunting, upeci&lly out west. She loved children, as she was a grandma to all the children in her church. She especially enjoyed operating the loader at the Stevens Saw Mill, that she and her hus­ band owned and operated. She was an active member of the Church of God, Family Worship Center in Kalamazoo. On April 11, 1970 she married Kenneth Stevens who survives. Other members of her family include a son and daughter-in-law. Kenneth and Melinda Hatfield of Monticello. Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Church of God Family Worship Center Junior Praisers will HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Presbytery HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. , Sratay a »M .jn Hump. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) Junior church. Youth group 'hursday> senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7.30 p.m. For more mformatxm call the church office. ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH NashviUe. Rev Al Rusarll. Pastor. A mi uion of Sl Row Catholic Church. Buckland DOWLING - Wayne Buckland, age 87. of Dowling, passed away Monday, March 8 2004 after a brief illness. Wayne was the son of Judson and Mabelle (McGrath) Buckland and was bom Sep. 4. 1916 in Baltimore Township. Barry County. Living most of his life in Johnstown Township, he attended the Bristol and Dowling schools tnruugh the tenth grade before becoming a null wright apprentice in Battle Creek. He worked as a skilled mill­ wright tor Ralston Purina. Eaton Manufacturing, and men Kellogg Company for the last 19 years of nis career. Six of those years. Wayne worked as a technician in Kellogg's Machine Development Department and retired from Kelloggs in 1979. Wayne married Mary “Marciel” Smith, also of Dowling, in 1936 and together they raised two children and celebrated 67 years of marriage April 25. 2003. Wayne and Marciel owned and operated a registered Holstein dairy farm for many years which remains in the family today. The Bucklands ?njoyed RV ing around the U.S. and Canal, and nave spent the past 22 winters in Raymondville. Texas. Wayne was a member of Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church and a 60 year member of (he Bedford Masonic Lodge. Wayne is a survived by his wife. Marciel; a son. Gary (Mary) Buck'and and a daughter. Jane (Mark) Herbert, both of Barry County; grandchildren. Kathy (John) Pennington, Suzanne (Marlowe) Burns, Julie (Glenn) Stonebunur, Patrick (Cindy) Buckland, Benjamin (Jennifer) Herbert and Gary Roy Herbert; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister. Barbara Rietkerk; a grandson, Michael; a great granddaughter. Emily Francis; and a great grandson, Matthew. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 11.2004 from 2-4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 12, 2004 11 un. at Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church; Pastors Dianne Morrison and Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Interment Dowling Cemettvy. Memorial contributions to Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church or the Bedford Masonic Lodge will be appreci­ ated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Delores ‘Lori" Elaine Fett left us to be with hei Lord. Monday afternoon, March b. 2004. Lori was preceded in death by her husband. Jack Fett. who also met his Lord in 1986 and her parents. Herm and Ann Meyers. She is sui«ived by her two sons. Terry A. and Nancy Fett of Giant and Steven J. Fea of Dewitt; her three grandchildren. Kristen. Robert and Kelly; plus nine beautiful great grandchildren; two loving sisters. Joyce and Don Koster of Walhalla. Ruth Luanne Meyers of Grand Rapids; her niece, Lori Rant; her nephews. Brad and Biair Koster: her brother-in-law, Harold and Phyllis Fett; her nieces, Connie. Laurie and Julie; her aur.t, Gini and Ed Wester of Grand Haven; and her very special friends in Christ, Katy Workman. Wayne and Donna Kiel. Harv and Lynn Donker. Fred and Margaret Boshoven, Aleta Little. Susan Garbow. Megan Douglas and so man} others she met and loved across this nation. Funeral services for Lori will be held Friday. March 12, 2004 at II a.m. at the Caledonia Christie’; Xc'ormed Church. 9957 Cherry Valley Rd.. SE with Rev. Wayne Kiel and Rev. Jack Doorlag officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E Main St., Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Peace Reformed Church Building Fund, Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or the American Cancer Society was Lori’s wish. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Evelyn Mae Wilbur | HASTINGS - Evelyn Mae Wilbur, age 84. of Hastings, died Saturday, March 6,2004 at Herman and Rote (Viert) Brede. Evelyn married Byron R. Wilbur June 1, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 20. 1988. Surviving are her sons. Gary, Jay and Kevin Wilbur all of Hastings; her gratuichildren and great grandchildren; brother, James Brede of Utica; sisters, Florence Defour of Indiana, Vcmice Rance of San Mateo, CaL. Marguerite St. Amour of Utica. Respecting her wishes no visitation will be held. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 14,2004 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3550 M-179 Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Marquita L Mefaenboch HASTINGS - Marquita L. Meisenbach. age 66, of Hastings, dinl Wednesday, March 3.2004 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom June 11, 1937 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Leslie and Betsy (Young) Daniels. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1955. Marquita was married to Edwin Meisenbach and he died in 1989. Marquita worked in Real Estale for 30 years, she also worked for Gilmorc Jeweler. Millers Jeweler. Agelin Restaurant. She was a member of the Fust Presbyterian Church in Hastings, the BPW. enjoyed collecting and selling antiques, and going on walks with her grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers. Howard. Hart and London Daniels. Surviving are her son. Stephen J. Meisenbach of Hastings: grandson. Christopher Meisenbach of Hastings: sister. Patricia Weinan of Boyne City, many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday. March 11.2004 al 4 p.m. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Willard Curtis and Rev. Dr. Charles J. Garrison officiating. Memorials can be made to the church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 2004 - Page 7 Plans continue for Herb Moyer memorial concert I by Patricia Johns Vonda Lee Richards Evan Louis Graham HASTINGS - Vonda Lee Richards, age 72. of Hastings, died Wednesday. March 3. 2004 CLARKSVILLE - Evan louis Graham, age 83. of Clarksville, wan io be with his Lord, Monday afternoon March 8. 2004. He was bom in Lowell Township in Kent County on May 27. 1920 to Frank and Isa (Soweiby) Graham. at her residence. Mrs. Richards was bom on Nov. 4,1931 in Nashville, the daughter of George and Ethel (Little) Bass. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1949 from Nashville High School. During her early years she attended the Church of the Brethren. She was married to William F. Richards Jr. on Dec. 6.1952 who preceded her in death on Jan. 27. 1991. She was employed al FlexFab, Inc. from 1979 to 1998 when she retired. Previous employment included Action Rod. Barlow Florist and Pennock Hospital. Vonda was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Her family was the love of her life. She will be sadly missed by all. During retirement she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, scrapbooking, quilting and researching geneology on her side of her family. She had recently traced her family back more than 150 years, through the Internet, contacting family, friends, courthouse documents; she took so much pride in this project. Mrs. Richards is survived by her daughter. Sue (David) Tossava of Hastings and Cindy (Greg) McPhail of Grand Rapids; six grand­ children. William John Richards. David Jay Tossava, Christopher A. Tossava, Kimberly S. (Tossava) Fbuty, Rachel L. McPhail and Emily N. McPhail; four great grandchildren. Desiree Tossava. Damion Tossava. Cathrine Tossava and Carson Fouty; brother, Leland “Chuck" Bass of Delton; sister. Wilma (Hany) McCollum of Nashville/Bonita Springs. FL; many nieces, nephews, friends and her close friend Soon Keller of Delton. Preceding her in death were parents; hus­ band; son. John William Richards in 1976. Respecting family wishes, private services where held at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Home Care Services. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Maurice J. Patten PORTAGE - Maurice J. Patten, age 71, of Grand Traverse Lane, Portage, passed away Ibunday, March 4. 2004 at Battle Creek Health System. Maurice was born Dec. 23. 1932 in Grand Rapids, the son of Maurice and Lillian (Daily) Patten. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. Maurice was the former owner of the Patten Monument Company in Kalamazoo and the Warsaw Monument Co. in Warsaw. IN. and was currently employed at Patten Monument Co. in Battle Creek He attended the Calvary Bible Church of Kalamazoo and was active in Child Evangelism. Or. June 22, 1957 in Richland Maurice was united in marriage to the former Mary C. Frandenburgh who survives. Also surviving are three sons. David (Kim) Patten, of Gallatin, TN. Timothy (Julie) Patten of Warsaw. IN, Thomas (Yvonne) Patton of Rochester Hills; two daughters, Anne (John) Kessner of Hudsonville and Amy (Dale) Parks of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren, David H. Patten II, Dustin H. Patten. Conner A. Patten. Aidan M. Patten. Hannah N. Kessner. Celeste A. and Kyle C. Lyke, and London D. Parks; two sisters. Betty (Bob) Hopkins of Hastings, Lillian Teesdale of Sand Lake; brother, Gaylord (Noreen) Patten of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo. Interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeland Child Evangelism. Warsaw. IN or in the Kalamazoo Child Evangelism. Kalamazoo. Arrangements by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Share a memory or condolence on line at: www.timeformemory.com/adams Staff Writer Evan served in the Medical Corps during World War II in England. Scotland, Algeria and Italy. He returned to the States in 1945. and farmed in partnership with his father and brother, Ken. He and Shirley were married on June 8, 1957 and lived in Clarksville all their married life. He served as Campbell Township Supervisor and Assessor for 22 years. Evan was a “walking history book” and loved talking about the history of this area. He loved traveling and went tG 46 of the 50 states. He is survived by his wife of 46 years. Shirley; children, Louis H. Graham of Gun Lake, Laurie (Jim) King of Big Rapids. Mark E. (Laura) Graham of Wyoming, Barbara (Louis) Graham-Castaneda of Rockford. Kristine K. Graham of Wyoming. Melinda J. Graham of St. Johns, Mary L. Graham of Grand Rapids. Joseph L. Graham of Clarksville; special foster son, Jeremy T. Ackerson of Hubbardson; sisters, Lois (Clyde) Rhoadamer of Overton, NE. Blenn (Loren) Meigs of Long Beach. CA. Eva G. Lambert of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; sister-in-laws. Hermina Graham of Grand Rapids. Darlene (Douglas) Berkshire of Kalkaska; several nieces, nephews and friends. Evan was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers. Kenneth and Morris. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. March 11 at the Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville with the Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Burial will be made in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville. Victor Cimala DELTON - Victor Cimala, age 85. of Delton, passed away March 5, 2004. Victor was bom Nov. 5, 1918 in Chicago. IL, the son of Joseph and Honorata (Rzadkowski) Cimala. He was a veteran of WWH serving his country as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. Victor was a retiree of the US Plywood, where he was a shop foreman for over 20 years retiring *n 1982. Victor was a founding member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton where he volunteered as an usher and custodian for many years. He was a member of the VFW Post 422 in Delton, the American Legion Post 484 of Hickory Comers and the Disabled American Veterans. Victor was proud of his Polish ancestry, and he spoke Polish fluenuy. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas, hunting for mushrooms, playing the accordion and harmonica, cooking, and col­ lecting license plates and beer cans. Victor loved his family and spending time with them. He is survived by his wife Veronica (Kania) whom he married on Oct. 12. 1946 at St. Romans Catholic Church in Chicago; sons. Vincent Cimala of Holl. Virgil (Sue) Cimala of Stevensville; a daughter. Virginia (Bill) Juriga of Kalamazoo; a daughter-in-law. June Cribley of Eaton Rapids; ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Victor was preceded in death by a daughter. Vivian Cimala; a sister. Lorraine Sweet; a brother, Ed Cimala and a special brother-in­ law. Stanley “Stash” Kania. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, March 9, 2004. Fr. Jeffrey Kassian. celebrant. Burial took place at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a most lasting memorial please consid­ er memorial contributions to Plainwell Pines Activity Fund or the VFW Post 422. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Area obituaries, continued next page rxsexpill com | Prescription Strength | . Alternative Without Prescription . 30 tabs**10Omg $78.95 1 I rxriieicans com 60 tabs-37.5mg $79.95 Ortw Onkne With Credit Cart w Call Now Toa-lree' 1-888-527-0870 1025 SW 59th St. OKC OK 73109 FREE SHIPPING Witker-Rowley engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Alcta Griffin of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert and MaryAnne Cooley of Lansing are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Deborah Ruth Gri ffin of Grand Rapids and Mitchell Richard Cooley of Charlotte. Debbie is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1998 graduate of Excel Academies of Cosmetology. She is currently working for Cheddars Restaurant in Grand Rapids. Mitch is a 1991 graduate of Bath High School and is currently a computer program­ mer for First National Bank of America in East Lansing. A May 1st wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Witker Sr. of Hastings and Mrs. Kathlene Rowley Davis and the late Mr. Steven W. Rowley of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of thejr children, Keri Ouida Witker and Matthew Steven Rowley. Keri is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2002 graduate of Kellogg Community College. She is currently a teacher for Early Head Start. Matthew is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and owns and operates Rowley Lawn Care. An April 24. 2004 wedding is planned. j/ewbom babies BOY, Jonathan Todd Butler, bom at Spectrum Downtown. Butterworth Campus. Grand Rapids, on Jan. 8. 2004 at 8:07 a.m. to Brer, and Lisa Butler of Dorr. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Brothers are Jacob and Joshua. Grandparents are Dennis and Carol Butler of Caledonia and William and Caroline Ellsworth of Stanton. Great grand­ mother is Ida Nielson, of McBride. ^Marriage ^Cyxnsesr Nicholas Hunter Slager. Wayland and Michelle Rae Misner, Wayland. Daniel Olin Helder, Middleville and Kimberly Ann Helder. Middleville. Matthew David Bilbia, Hickory Comers and Tera Lynne Rutherford, Hickory Comers. Nathan Lee Winfree. Hastings and Rhianna Michelle Stalter, Lake Odessa. Douglas Lyle Kidder. Middleville and Holly Sue DeVries. Middleville. Day Care Openings JI Low Rates: $16.00 day - $8000 week Meals/Snacks Provided. CPR/Fir* Aid Training. FIA Welcome, Located Neer Central School Licensed for 19 gears. with 24 gears experience. BOY, James Ross, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26. 2004 at 9.02 p.m. lo Renee Rosenberg and Don Wiser of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Jessica Ashlyn Durkee, bom at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids on Feb. 6, 2004 at 5:44 p.m. to Matthew and Brenda Durkee of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 19 1/2 inches long. Big sister is Btoelyn Jode Durkee. Happy grandparents are Dennis and Carol Butler of Caledonia and Gerald and Sandra Durkee of Freeport. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 House For Sale 28X60 Home on 18 Acres. Quaker Brook runs through properly. In town _________ with country feel on quiet road. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, central air, full walk­ out basement, 28X40 cemented garage w/ water & electric, swimming pool. Asking $160,000 Celt 945-4260 ar 948-2809 Cad 517-852-2319 ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS REGUAR MEETING DATES 2tS4-2H5 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 7*31 PM •April 13. 20Q4 (2nd Tuesday) May 4. 2004 June 1.2004 July 6. 2004 •August 10. 2UO4 (2nd Tuesday) September 7. 2004 •November 9. 2004 (2nd Tuesday) •December 6. 2004 (1st Monday) January 4. 2005 PROFESSIONALS’ February 1.2005 March 1.2005 October 5 2004 DIET PILLS I I I I I I Cooley-Griffin engagement told Note Dates with aa •aflehsk art for another weekday. VIAGRA 1 I There will definitely be music in the air May 15 when the Herb Moyer memorial concert will take place. A committee planning the event has man; ideas and plans for the concert and it just needs a few singers to make them a reality. All former Hastings High School students who sang in a choir or operetta directed by the late Herb Moyer are welcome to join in a special musical tribute. Former choir and operetta mem­ bers will practice from 11 a.m. to I p.m. May 15 in the Hastings High lecture hall with Patti LaJoye and Moyer’s granddaughter. Jenny Bender Russell. Former choir members who wish to partici­ pate should contact Steve Youngs at 269-945­ 4350 or Fred Jacobs at 945-9747 (home) or 945­ 9554 (work). For those who feel a little bashful and fear that their voices will be a little rusty are encour­ aged to call and sign up. If there is enough inter­ est (or need) an additional local rehearsal may be scheduled for those who need more time to brush up their skills. The music will be available in April. Anyone who would like to receive it early, will be able to have it mailed to them by sending $5 and a self­ addressed stamped envelope to Paula Allerding. Hastings Area Schools. 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings 49058. Moyer and his wife. Eileen, died last fall as the result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash. They were both 80 years old. Moyer is fondly remembered in the area for fine tuning the musi­ cal talents of hundreds of Hasting' High School choral students and showcasing them in memo­ rable operettas that were immensely enjoyed by the community. The Broadway musicals he brought to the Hisrings stage were top rated, friends and former students have said. He taught junior high as well as high school students during a career that spanned more than three decades with the Hastings Area School System. He started teaching at Hastings High in 1949 and retired in the early 1980s. An important part of the concert will be the premiere of a song being written to honor Moyer. His son-in-law. Jack Bender, is working on text selection and composer Randol Bass has been commissioned to put it to music. Bass, who will pul the new Moyers’ tribute song to music, has achieved an impressive array of perform­ ances and commissions by prestigious ensem­ bles throughout the United States, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra. If there are enough choir members who would like to perform a solo they did in an operetta or if there are,small groups wishing to perform, there is the possibility that a regular concert may be scheduled for the same week­ end. If interested, contact Patti LaJoye at 269­ 945-9766 or e-mail her at plajoye^hassk 12.org. The committee received these comments from a former choir member. “I am really look­ ing forward to the Moyer tribute on May 15 and only wish we had done this while be was alive.” This person lives outside this area and contin­ ues. “Of course. I’ll be there! As for me. being on stage with any of the former Moyer operetta people would be a thrill.” This message concludes. “Mr. Moyer asked for and got the best you were capable of. To this day. 30 years later, my fondest HHS memories are of the choir and especially, the shows.” The committee encourages anyone who knows someone who has family members or friends who sang with Mr. Moyer, to urge them to participate in this concert. Jacobs says, “It would be a great way to meet old friends who have moved away." The Moyer memorial concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. It follows the annu­ al HHS alumni banquet which begins at 5:30 p.m. May 15 in the Hastings High cafeteria. Those who have questions about the actual banquet dinner may call Jane Arnold. 269-945­ 4917. I I I I All meetings are held at the Barry Township Hall at 7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Business hours are Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Barry Township will pro­ vide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any township meeting, to individuals with disabil­ ities upon seven days notice to the clerk. Respectfully. Debra Dcwery -Perry Barry Township Clerk 02597082 1-800-237-2379 s �Page 8 - Thursday, March 11. 2004 - 'he Hastings Banner QdeUa Tonight there will be a beef stew dinner at the Saranac High School cafeteria from 5 to 7:30. This is sponsored by the BostonSaranac Historical Society. The menu inludes both beef and turkey stew, biscuits and home­ made pies and cakes. A children's menu is available. Area obituaries, continued William M. Simon DELTON - William M. Simon, age 73. of W. Cloverdale Road. Delton, died Saturday. March 6. 2004 in Tendercarc of Hastings. Among his survivors is a son. Michael of Hastings and a sister. Carlene Watson of Delton. Respecting family wishes, private services were held. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family was served by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Evelyn L. Dunnigan| HASTINGS - Evelyn L. Dunnigan, age 89. of Hastings, died Sunday. March 7. 2004 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom Dec. 15. 1914 in Nashville, the daughter of Wirt and Allie (Stanbaugh) Surine. Evelyn was raised in the Nashville area and spent most of her life farming. She married Rex Dunnigan in 1936. She was a loving wife, mother and grand­ mother who enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and cooking. She taught her grandsons how to cook and enjoyed being with her family. Evelyn and Rex spent many winters in Florida. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Rex Dunnigan of Hastings; daughter. Janet Boik of Lake Odessa: son. Reg (Peg) Dunnigan of Hastings; grandchildren. Brent (Denise) VanBuren. Kent VanBuren. Wade VanBuren. Marcia Dunnigan. Matt Dunnigan. Mark (Mary) Dunnigan; great-grandchildren. Amanda VanBuren. Jessica VanBuren. Alex VanBuren. Christopher VanBuren. Tyler VanBuren. Stephanie Dunnigan. Emily Dunnigan. Dylan Bursley; sisters. Agnes Lathrop of Nashville and Geraldine Williams of Virginia. Respecting her wishes, no visitation will be held. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Tendercare or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. The flea market and crafts sale at the VFW Hall takes place Friday. March 12. and Saturday. March 13 The monthly meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be held at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. Area residents are invited to join the fun of seeing dozens of old photographs and think of a name for the peo­ ple pictured. The educational sorority Delta Kappa Gamma will have a meeting on Tuesday. store. Dallas Braden retired businessman, is a patient at Biodgett-Spectrum Hospital. His wife. Norene. has been moved to a care facil­ ity in Grand Rapids. Dorey Scheldt from the Marquette area and Angel?. Campbell have been at their family home to assist in care of their father. Rex Goodemoot. COFFEE, continued from page 3 ufacturing," Ehlers said. “And I openly split with the president on the steel tariffs, but now that they've been repealed, steel prices arc up.” He supports tax breaks for company research and development. He voted against the energy bill. “This was more pork than I (could take),” he said. “About 55 percent of the tax breaks and money paid in subsidies was lo be paid out to big oil. like Exxon." Ehlers is the only Michigan congressman to stand up to the Big Three auto companies about raising fuel efficiency known as CAFE standards. The congressman serves on the Transportation Committee, which is writing a new transportation bill. Ha said a 5-cents-per-gailon gas tax increase is needed to pay for road and bridge repairs. A new jobs bill package is being drafted to get more jobs into Michigan. State Sen. Patty Birkholz said. “The package helps small businesses by giving them incentives because with the new economy (this is uhcre the jobs will be)," Birkholz said. Nine out-of-state-trash bills are headed for Gov. Jennifer Granholm's signature, she said, which will hold imported trash to the same standard as Michigan trash. The new law is expected to force the issue in federal court and in Congress, which has been reluctant to address the foreign trash issue. Michigan is one of the nation’s top importers of out-of­ state trash and can’t refuse it because of a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court decision defining trash as an interstate pnxluct. “Now, we'll be able to refuse blood, mad cow and SARS trash from entering Michigan." the senator said. Bob Dwyer of Hastings asked the elected representatives about tort reform. “Why is $250,000 the magic number when capping pain and suffering damages for mal­ practice cases (and civil rights lawsuits)?" He wanted to know what percentage of health care costs are driven by pain and suf­ fering costs. Congressman Ehlers responded that California picked it as a reasonable number in 1986. Dwyer and Ehlers both agreed that $250,000 is not worth today what it was in *86 and that the number needs to be adjusted for inflation. Michigan Home Finance • ■ : I March 23, at 6 p.m. al the West Elementary gymnasium Portland Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual fund-raising dinner Monday, March 15. at the Wagon Wheel American Grill on East Grand River. Lansing. Dinner tickets are $15 each. They can be purchased in advance at Tom's Food Center. Brown Pharmacy. The chocolate mousse and the Wagon Wheel. Ed Reiser has progressed from using a walker to a cane. He sings in chair regularly even going up steps to do so. Paul and Alberta Allen have moved from their home at Morrison Lake Gardens to Green Acres south of Ionia near the Mcijer si tu- Tort Reform has been known as a code word for legislation that allows corporations to avoid justice and responsibility by capping damages for meritorious cases. Superintendent of Delton Kellogg Schools Ron Archer said adjustments are needed to the “No Child Left Behind" law. A discussion about school funding ensued. All lottery money, $650 million a year, goes to the school aid fund. But that amount is a little part of the total school budget, which is $12 billion. Sales tax is the primary funding source for K-12 schools. Newell said, “We’re better off since schools are now funded with Proposal A (sales tax) funding. The fund balance is better." David Brinkert of Oranges Ule asked why we are going to Mars when schools and pre­ scription drugs need the dollars. And Brinkert said Bush dropped extending unemployment benefits to make the unemployment numbers look smaller. He lost his job twice to foreign companies buying his former employer out—ufter 10 years with each one. One employer, Basch. moved production of fuel injectors to Brazil. Germany and South Carolina. Basch bought out Diesel Technology, which Roger Penske bought from Delphi, a General Motors division. Brinkert said Basch dosed 14 plants in the U.S. that employed thousands of people. Jack Schnackenberg, health officer of the Barry-Eaton Health Department, said he sup­ ports a tax increase if it's needed to fund the state's community health budget * Mike Smith, a stone mason, said the Michigan Department: of Environmental Quality is taking Mttrfbf rfhh private land. Lent events set Hastings The Lenten luncheon series continues Thursday, March 11, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 805 S. Jefferson Street. This program is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch for a free-will offering is served at noon followed by a service from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Musicians from St Rose will pro­ vide special music each week through April 1. The speaker on March 11 the speaker will be Pastor Timothy Oyer of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. On March 18 the speaker will be Pastor Roberta Shaffer of the Woodgrove Brethren Church. The annual series offers informal worship and fellowship for Christians from various denominations. This year’s theme is “Life Gun Lake area Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! & YES! YES! XI OOPS! MAILBOX • by Kathy MittMU and Marcy Sugar Comeback cutups Dear Annie: 1 loved your column listing possible answers to the rude question "Why aren't you married?" I burst out laughing when I read the one that said. "Beats me, why aren't you skinny?" My husband and I have been married for four years, and 1 am getting tired of hearing "When are you guys having kids?" I used to say we couldn't afford them, but now I say. "If you like them so much, have them yourself." Your readers did such a good job with the marriage question. I would love to hear some funny answers for this one. Thanks. Childless in the East Dear Childless: OK. readers, let's see what you can come up with when someone asks, "When are you having children?" We're counting on you. Nobigdeal Dear Annie: My husband and 1 soon will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. I am afraid our two children will try to plan some lavish celebration that they cannot afford. How can I convey to them that we neither need nor desire a big celebration? We don't want gifts or trips or parties that would be a drain on them. I would love to have our friends and family send cards. We could read and enjoy these for years. is there a proper way to express this with­ out hurting their feelings? Should we say nothing and let them do as they please? Happy Couple in Pennsylvania Dau* Happy Couple: Congratulations on reaching this major anniversary. It's under­ standable that your children would want to make a big celebration — after all, 50 years together is a rare and wonderful occasion. Have a talk with your children. Tell them you would rather not have any parties or trips (don't mention the expense). Ask if they will encourage friends and family to send cards with special memories or photographs so that you will have something to cherish for the next 50 years. The rest is up to them. The Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 West M-179 Highway has planned a special series of sermons during Lent to help those who have seen “The Passion of the Christ” understand the context of the film. Each Sunday at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. service the sermon will help people make sense of the movie. Children’s programming is avail­ able during both services. Call the church at 795-7903 for more information Orangeville St. Francis Episcopal Church at 11850 West 9 Mile road in Orangeville is studying the history of the Episcopal Church. Each Sunday during Lent Sunday services will be at 9:30 am. Each Sunday the congregation will be exploring the Episcopal liturgy. On Sunday, March 14 the service will come from the Book of Common Prayer of 1662. This is the prayer book used in the American colonies. Sunday school for children is provided and children are welcome to attend. Locally owned aid anerated. Klutzy km-hblaw Dear Annie: My mother-in-bw is in her 70s. but she acts like a little kid. She has to touch and mess with everything. She breaks things all the time and embarrasses me beyond words if I ever go with her to a pub­ lic place. Mom plays with computers, cash registers and anything that catches her eye. She looks into everything, including closets, cabinets and jewelry cases. When she visits our home. I have to lock the door to keep her from entering the bathroom while I’m in it, and have told Iter to keep out of my kitchen because she knocks things out of the pantry. Believe it or not. Mom is mentally stable. There is nothing wrong with her, she's just a pain in the neck. I have two children and don't have an extra set of arms and eyes to watch out for a grown woman. I'm tired of her breaking my things and not bothering to apologize. What can I do? — Fed Up Daughter-In-Law Dear Fed Up: Mom sounds like an over­ grown child, and a klutzy one at that Has Mom always been this way? If her behavior is recent, you might want to alert her physi­ cian. If this is 'just Mom,’ try to be tolerant 'Mom-proor your house when she visits the same way you would keep children out of cabinets and drawers. If she breaks some­ thing, call it to her attention and ask her not to touch your fragile items. (Insist that your husband back you up.) And while you might want to keep an eye on her in public places, there is no need to be embarrassed. You are not responsible for her childlike curiosity and clumsiness. Lonely learning Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter Forget flower giri? Dear Annie: If a child is invited to be in the wedding party as a flower girl or ring bearer, should the child also be invited to the recep­ tion following? My friend's wedding and reception were held at the same place, so there was no separation of the two. The wed­ ding invitation requested no children attend, but our daughter was the flower girl, and we kept her at the reception anyway. What do you say? - M.B. Dear M.B.: Any person, young or old. who participates in the wedding also receives an invitation to the reception. If the child is very young, however, the parents may prefer to have a baby sitter nearby or other special accommodations, in case the child becomes overly tired and cranky. from 'Lonely in New York.' a 36-year-old virgin who couldn't meet women. He said, 'Please don't say try a church group, as Fm not religious in any way. And since I don't drink, bars and nightclubs are out of the question.* You suggested he try, among other things, the Internet There are plenty of people who sit in bars but don't drink. They go to meet people because that’s where people are. 'Lonely' needs to make the effort to go where he has the best chance of finding someone, and that might mean stepping outside his comfort zone. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. - Not Lonely in New York Dear Not Lonely: We re not so certain be would be interested in meeting women in bars, and frankly, there's no reason he can't find suitable women in other places. But 'stepping outside his comfort zone* is a good suggestion. Here's one more letter with Help for actors Dear Annie: A while back, you printed a letter from "Frustrated Pop," who asked how long be should continue supporting his struggling-actor son. Please tell him his son may be able to get help from the Actors' Fund (actorsfund.org), a non-profit organization that provides for the social welfare of mem­ bers of the entertainment industry. The Actors' Fund counsels us on how to find parallel careers to provide support. The staff also will help people find new careers if they decide to leave the entertainment indus­ try. They offer a number of services, free of charge, to all members of the entertainment industry, from designers to producers. The Fund deserves our support when we are suc­ cessful. and is there to help us live our lives with dignity and security when we are not. — Fishing for Herself in Los Angeles Dear Fishing: Thank you for the informa­ tion. We hope "Frustrated Pop’ and anyone else in the entertainment industry will check out the Actors' Fund. OFFICE BUILDINC FOR SALE BY OWNER $178,900 SOS East Railroad Street Hastings Chy Limits some helpful ideas: Dear Annie: 'Lonely' struck a note with me. He should know that there are more of us around than he realizes. We are not the beautiful people or the social butterflies. We are the plain :<nd the painfully shy. We may be overweight, gawky, too short or too tall. Confidence? Forget it We haunt the libraries, video stores, pet shops and bookstores. We do our grocery shopping in record time, wishing we could be part of that cute couple in the produce section and at the same time, praying that no one talks to us. The Internet allows people to pretend to be what they are not. However, it also allows us to get to know the inner person without the physical trappings getting in the way. Some amazing friendships can come about in this manner. Before 'Lonely' gives up oo life, he should remember that there is always anoth­ er flower to smell or road to travel. If it's not in the cards to find someone, so be it He can help out at a community center, mow a neighbor's lawn or volunteer at the Salvauon Army. Each act of kindness may put him closer to that special someone he so deeply wants to meet. — Painfully Shy and 49 in Detroit Owners Moving Into New Facility Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxGcom- cast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Call today! 269-945-6280 8MR: am. Tm. M M: arn. mn. M MOW >BK aMato M wmMmm . Lessons from Lent." H ^tinfik Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Jinnies Over 4000 sq. ft. totally remodeled office building. 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There were some corrections and much additional information. We feel a strong need to share this further information and make the corrections. The date of the tragedy was June 5. 1952 with the effort to find all of the men lasting into June 6. 1952. We were working from newspaper clippings from Tne Grand Rapids Herald and the Hastings Banner and there are often omissions and errors in newspaper accounts. People report the same event differ­ ently and as they perceive it. We would like to report some further events of that time. A letter from Neva Steenbock Warner, widow of Vernon Steenbock. corrects his age as being 30 years old. not 28 as reported. He left three daughters, not two as was reported in the press at the lime. They,arc Carol Steenbock Janson. 6. at the time of the acci­ dents; Rebecca Steenbock Jones became 4 the day after her father's death and Linda Steenbock Klein was 3. The account of Mrs. Steenbock wasn't quite accurate in the press either. Edward Lewis had come to the pit to get a load of gravel for a job he was doing. He stopped at the house and had a cup of coffee with Mrs. Steenbock a;id then drove back to the pits. Mrs. Steenbock went ahead with prepara­ tions for lunch for the men. When she put the potatoes on the stove the burner wouldn’t light. Henry had worked on the stove so she headed back to the pit to gel his help. Something kept her from going all the way back. A sound or a lack of sound, no one in sight, she felt something was wrong and went back to the house and called Sheriff Leon “Tiny” Doster. He said that he would come right out and did. Meanwhile. Edward’s wife drove in with their boys. Jerry and Eddie, who were going to ride w nb-tbeir-dad that afternoon in their dad’s new trick. That didn’t happen. Neva Steenbock came to pick up her husband. Vernon, to take him to lunch and to Rebecca’s fourth birthday party. The Baldwin Brothers, owners and opera­ tors of heavy earth moving equipment, were working in Lake Odessa. They were called to the scene. A great deal of care had to be exer­ cised in the search process. Gravel was still sifting down from the north side of the pit. Another slide was feared. Wisconsin man chosen athletic director at TK The Steenbock family came from Detroit where Henry was a police officer. After his wife, the mother of the boys Vernon, Roy Walter and daughter. Eileen. The family moved to Potterville where Henry owned the Blinkeriite Tavern until 1938 when the fami­ ly moved to the farm in Hastings. Here Henry raised pigs, “some of the prettiest pigs 1 ever saw” one neighbor told us. And also operated the gravel pit which was part of the farm. By nightfall the bodies of Henry, who the coroner alleged did not suffocate in the grav­ el pit and sand but had a heart attack before being covered. Vernon Steenbock and Eddie Lewis had been recovered. As it got dark and Roy had not been found. Consumers Power set up floodlights to illuminate the area. Around 11 o’clock that night. Sheriff Leon Doster requested permission to stop the search for the night as he was afraid of anoth­ er cave in. Roy was still missing at that time. The hunt and digging began again. Roy was found on Friday afternoon and his body brought out. Mary also suffered a further loss from the event as her grandfather came in from the fields to listen to the news on the radio and heard Walter Cronkhite say that there had been four people buried alive in a Hastings gravel pit He knew at once who the family was. He suffered from a stroke following this news and was never able to work in the fields again. Mary J. Shields, Mrs. Steenbock s daugh­ ter. and Neva Steenbock. widow of Vernon Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday approved a site plan in a 4­ 3 vote for a new Dollar General Store between the Delton Laundry and the Day Care Center to the south on M-43, requested by Lee Brundage. A prior request to the ZBA for an exception on parking, normally requiring a minimum number of spaces by ordinance, had been granted a vari­ ance for 64 parking spaces to be shared between the Dollar General and the laundry. A condition for approval was that a landscape plan accompany the site plan, which would com­ plement the Delton downtown association con­ cepts for "Townscaping" the village. Commissioners Jan McKcough and Chuck Nieves voted against the site plan, preferring a postponement to settle some unresolved issues. Realtor Jodie Milkes represented the Dollar General chain. She said Delton has the right demographic makeup for their niche, with one grocery store in town, to offer an outlet for gen­ eral items closer than a larger metropolitan cen­ ter. She brought photos of similar stores. Brundage said he was excited to have the opportunity to bring the store to Delton He said he thought more people would remain and shop in Delton witiicul having to go to Hasting*, or another area. We think it "will help stabilize other businesses." The site plan is one that is advocated by the Dollar General company, which needs the right kind of loading access. 30 parking spots per hour, as based on the findings for their previous success. The dollar store offers the public consumable products in a price range of $1 to $35. The aver­ age sale is normally around $8.50. appealing to consumers of a low to middle income bracket. Products carried include general merchandise, health and beauty aids, packaged food products, cleaning supplies, housewares, stationary and some basic apparel, such as simple kids items. Food products are usually of the Surefine brand. They are one of the largest distributors of Proctor and Gamble products. Milkes said the Fortune 500 chain operates in 27 stales, with 6.500 stores, and 25 stores in Michigan. The store would hire from eight to ten full­ time equivalent employees at a salary total of about $80,000. Two public restrooms are includ­ ed. The new store would be approximately 125 x 65 feet in size. Il would be serviced by public sewer and a private ’veil. The existing drive would be shared, as well as the parking space variance. Tom Walker objected to the reduced parking allowed. Ron Hood pointed out Brundage had added a coffee shop space in the laundry, a changed use which should require additional spaces. He did not like the concept of shared parking, because of common ownership, because ocher single businesses would require more. He questioned the required parking for the laundromat, though the structure and parking pre-dates the ordi­ nance. He said the laundry traffic needed about 25 spaces. Hood said these businesses could be sold, increasing the need for more parking by another use. See DOLLAR, pg. IB Class Schedule: Thomapple Arts Council Early Spring 2004 • March - April State Steeft Location A f / V \ / 1 1 Watercolors - with R.M. Brandt. Gain experience and confidence in painting with watercoion. Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting. ADULTS: Tuesday 1:00 - 3 XX) p.m. This class begins on March 16, OR Tuesday 7:00 - 9XX) p.m. This class will begin on March 23. YOUTHS: AGES 8-17 Tuesday 4 XX) - 5:30 p.m. This class begins on March 16 Drawing & Painting - with R.M. Brandt Learn figure drawing, right side of brain drawing, perspective and finish with introductory in watercolor. ADULTS: Wednesday 1XX) - 3:00 p.m. This class begins on March 17. OR Wednesday 7XX) - 9XX) pjn. This class will begin on March 17. took time to write to us about the event which, to quote Mary ’This reminder of the terrible event is hard to relive. The hurt never seems to go away.’ This I. your writer understands. My mother and aunt were killed by a train in Lake Odessa in 1961. That hurt is still with my sister and 1. We will never forget the pain of this. The intent of this column is not to cause hurt but sometimes our stories do touch tender spots. We appreciate the input from the family members, neighbors, friends and customers of The Steenbock Gravel Pit. Mary Shields’ letter may be read in its entirety in the Hastings Banner of January 8. 2004. YOUTHS: AGES 8-17 Wednesday 4XX) - 5:30 p.m. This class begins on March 17. PctTON P1BIJC Ijmaav-VotmtsOn.v Watercolors - with R.M. Brandl Gain experience and confidence in painting with watercolors. Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. This class begins March 18. Drawing & Painting - with R.M. Brandt Learn figure drawing, right side of brain drawing, perspective and finish with introductory in watercolor. Thursday 5:30 - 7XX) p.m. This class begins March ! A. Call 269/945-2002 to register Classes are $60 each or $10 per session. Payment plans are available No classes will be held the week ofApril Sth Your First Month’s Rent Is FREE! by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anthony Koski has been named assistant principal and athletic director at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The TK Board of Education approved the appointment Monday night on the recom­ mendation of Superintendent Kevin Konarska. Konarska noted that the district had received 61 applications for the dual position. Koski succeeds Mark Uyl, who left last month to take a position with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. "We knew that Mark Uyl's outstanding service to our school community would be difficult to duplicate." Konarska said. The district’s interview committee inter­ viewed 18 of the 61 applicants. After three interviews, committee member Kim Selleck said. ’Koski was the consensus choice of the entire interview committee." Koski currently teaches business at Hanford Union High School in Hartford. Wise., and is the department chair. He is also the head varsity basketball coach and assis­ tant football coach. Koski is originally from Michigan. He has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Lake Superior State College in Sault Stc Marie. While at Lake Superior, he was the captain of the basketball team. He has a master of arts degree in educa­ tional leadership from Marian College in Fond Du Lac. Wise. He also received certifi­ cation in business education and vocational endorsement on his teaching license from Northern Michigan University. He has been principal of the district's sum­ mer school, as well as an administrative intern, which gave him some budgeting expe­ rience. The importance of both education and athletics come from his family experience. Both his parents arc teachers and his dad was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. With your new one-year lease at Pennock Village Two prime units are available for immediate occupancy! One is situated on the pond at Fish Hatchery Park, and the second is within close proximity to shopping and Pennock State Street Center. Hurry, our free first month offer ends May 1st! 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The win earns the Saxons a third shot against Middleville this year, tonight at Lakewood in the District Semifinals. The Trojans topped Hastings twice in O-K Gold action this winter. “1 was defiantly worried about the momen­ tum going away at the end there.” said Hastings head coach Don Schils. “Defensively we were outstanding, but we missed some free throws and threw some bad passes. I told them we actually got a second chance.” A bucket by senior Justin Pratt put the Saxons up 35-24 in the first minute of the fourth quarter, but Gull Lake answered right back with a three-pointer from Kyle Kunkel. The Blue Devils eventually tied the game at 41 with 7.2 seconds left in regulation. Blue Devil senior Nate Whitaker scored inside to tie the game, and was fouled by Hastings’ Drew Whitney. The free throw was no good. Hastings’ senior Tyler ruthill grabbed the rebound and drove the length of the floor, but his off-balance shot missed, and a tip by Joey Hastings* Drew Whitney, right, leaps for a jumper in the lane during the first half Tuesday night in front of Gull Lake's Josh Beeke. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior Justin Pratt left, collides with Gull Lake's John Gafor in the final sec­ ond of the third period Tuesday night at Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Can’t you see it, Terrell Owens Tool and Die Shop? We’re in the midst of the political season. People are debating important things like, how do we get more jobs, how should we approach foreign policy, can two ladies be married to one another, what should we do about steroids in baseball, etc... Well, some issues have a greater impact on society as a whole than others. Sports seem to be in die midst of the political season as well. Baseball has finished most of its pre-season deals and bank breakers, but football is right in the center of The Saxons’ Drew Bowman te caHed for a charge as he puts his shoulder into Gull Lake’s Josh Beeke in the second half of Hastings' 53-46 overtime district victory Tuesday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) Aspinall also rimmed out to send the game to overtime. The Saxons looked a little tired while the fourth quarter wore on, with the Saxon starters logging most of the minutes in the second half. “I was hoping to get the lead to double dig­ its in the third and then use all our time outs in the fourth quarter.” said Schils. The Saxons won the tip in the overtime, and Tuthill again raced towards the basket. This time leaping in the lane and sending a pass to Pratt underneath, who put the Saxons up 43-41 to begin the extra session. “That got the confidence back.” said Schils. . Pratt had seven of his team high 14 points in the OT, while Tuthill added six of his 13 in the extra period. Pratt also pulled down five offensive rebounds in the game. “He’s done that a few times for us this year,” said Schils. “This is the time of year, seniors play hard at the tournament, and it’s the end if they don’t.” Aspinall, also a senior, had ten rebounds for the Saxons. The two teams went back and forth in the OT. until a steal by the Hastings’ Drew Bowman led to a bucket by Tuthill making it The Lakewood varsity wrestling team did it February 14. The varsity volleyball team on February 28. Last Friday night it was the Viking varsity boys’ basketball team’s turn to seal a CAAC Division 3 league title, and accomplished the feat with a 59-33 win over Lansing Catholic Central. The Vikings did it with defense. Lansing Catholic Central didn’t score in double figures in a quarter until the Vikings had built a 48-20 lead heading into the fourth Teams play politician and try and convince the most talented players why they should move to Cleveland or Detroit from San Francisco or San Diego. Teams have a lot of issues up their sleeves to take on each other. One team has playing time to offer. Another has a shot at a championship. One team is close to a player’s home. Or another is has nicer jerseys. But the overriding factor whether its traditional politics or sports politics is cash, green backs, clams. Moola. Politicians often help out those who give them the biggest campaign contribu­ tions. while athletes compete for the owners who also give them the most zeros after quarter. The two teams came out of the first quarter tied 9-9, but the Vikings allowed the Cougars just one field goal in the second, a three by Chris Morton. Morton also added two free throws for the Cougars’ five points in the a dollar sign. But both are supposed to be giving back lo their community. Politicians are sup­ posed to do what die largest portion of their constituents wants. 1 don’t really know what the responsibilities of a professional athlete are anymore. I used to think that they were supposed to stay with one team. Everyone was sup­ posed to be like Alan Trammel, Lou Whitaker, or George Brett, and play for one city, quarter. The route was on. state, or one group of fans until they couldn’t play anymore. Now. many of them play for the dollars. I guess I don’t blame them. I guess I’d write a story for Byron Center if somebody was going to pay me a cou­ “Our defense was tremendous tonight.” said Viking coach Mark Farrell. “The kids came out ready to play and continued through four quarters. Lakewood finished the league season with a 9-1 mark, and were 18-2 overall heading into Monday night's Class B District opener at against Delton Kellogg. Clint Tobias and Corey Thelen each poured in 16 points for the Vikes against LCC, while Tyler Beglin added ten as every­ one got into the action. “We rebounded well defensively, and con­ verted on offense when wc needed to,” said Farrell. Marc Miller led the Vikes with seven rebounds, and Travis Willard finished with ple extra million dollars. I know what I have to say next is just a dream, but winter’s been dragging on for quite a while and it’s time for some day dreaming. Peyton Manning just signed a contract to be paid $98,000,000 to play football for the Indianapolis Colts for the next seven years, and as a bonus for agreeing to take their $98,000,000 the Colts threw in an extra $34,500,000. Bravo to Manning for staying in Indi, but that's too many zero’s to put in one sen­ tence. I’m envious. Sure he’s a good football player, and its fun to watch football. But should his salary be 700 times the amount of teachers’, or sports editors’? So. here’s my solution to solve all the problems. A lot of athletes give a lot of money to charities, and start their own foundations, and the like. There are a lot of people that need help. But there have to be just as many people who don’t need char­ ity they just need a job. I swear, all that’s ever on the news now are features about pop stars, movies, political ramblings, and plant closings. Just in case some millionaire athlete is reading this column, and no offense to the United Way. start a business with your millions. You can still give money to charity, and buy a Lamborgini, but start a little computer repair shop in your home town, or the end. And isn’t that what it’s all about? game. Whitney was still an outside scoring threat all night He connected on a pair of three pointers and finished with nine points. Bowman added six for the Saxons. The game started with Gull Lake taking a 6-1 lead, but the Saxons pulled ahead early in the second quarter and never trailed again in the game. The Saxons led 22-17 at the half. Gull Lake was lead by Kunkel's 12 point performance. Josh Beeke had 11, and Whitaker finished with ten. The Saxons came in off a win at Sparta on Friday night in an O-K crossover contest, which Schils said was a confidence booster for his team heading into district play. Tiithill poured in 21 points, including three three-pointers, and Aspinall and Pratt each added 11 points as the Saxons closed out the Spartans 55-51 on the road. Vikings entered the districts with sixteen straight wins and a CAAC Division 3 title it’s whole free agency whirl wind at the moment The NHL and NBA have their trad­ ing deadlines. a factory that stamps the YKK on zippers, anything. You’re doing something good, just like if you were giving money to charity, and who knows, it might even work out that you get a few extra bucks in your pocket in 49-45 Saxons, with 45 seconds left Gull Lake would only get one free throw the rest of the way, as Hastings connected on four of six free throws in the final minute. Hastings’ Drew Whitney made the switch to point guard and had to bring the ball up against the Blue Devil press much of the nigh along with teammate Drew Bowman, because of an illness that kept Scott Larsen out of the Lakewood senior captains Tyler Harms, from left, Marc Miller, and Clint Tobias cut the final strings from the net Friday night as the Vikings secured themselves the CAAC Division 3’s first title with a 59-33 win over Lansing Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) six. Of the ten Vikings, nine of them scored in the game, and as a team connected on 68-percent of their field goal attempts. Just as impressive, six players tied for the team lead in assists. Tyler Harms. Pat Morris. Thelen. Miller, Willard, and Beglin each had two. “This is a great win for out team, and our program." said Farrell. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11.2004 - Page 11 , DK didn’t start playing with Lakewood until too late by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Connecting on four free throws for a team’s only points in the first quarter isn’t going to be enough to win many nights in the state boys' basketball tournament, and it wasn't enough for Delton on Monday. The Panthers fell to the two-time defending Class B Champion Lakewood Vikings at Lakewood 78-56 in the district opener. Delton led 2-0 after a pair of free throws by junior Brandon Link, but Lakewood scored the game's next 14 points. Lakewood's pressure defense forced the Panthers into turnovers. DK turned it over a couple times without much pressure. And even some open shots by the Panthers ended up a long way from the bottom of the net. Two more free throws for Delton, by John Noto, and a three-pointer from Lakewood's Pat Morris made it 17-4 at the end of the first period. “So much of that is just understanding the level that a great team like Lakewood plays from the very start," said Delton coach Mike Mohn. “We came out and we didn’t know how tough it is, and how mucn you’ve got to step up." Things got better for the Panthers', but even that early, it was too little too late. Offensive rebound put-backs by Jeff Younglove, Link, and Noto got the Panthers going in the second period, along with a few mote trips to the free throw line. Younglove and Link tied for the Delton lead with ten points each. “We were aggressive on defense and that led to their first quarter problems." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “Then we got to a point where we weren’t moving our feet and they got to go to the free throw line. Our defense was getting to them, the kids could see it. and they were getting hungrier and hungrier and got out of our fundamentals." Although Delton’s defense gave up just as many points in the second period as the first, the decision to go to a press had a major impact on the contest. “1 thought their press really picked the game speed up," said Farrell. “But I didn t mind running. We’ve just got to do it under control.” Delton trailed by just eight points with 1:23 left in the first half, but a bucket by the Vikings Travis Willard, and a steal and lay-in by Tyler Beglin as the Panthers were setting up for a final shot pushed Lakewood’s lead to 12-points. The Panthers did have another run left in their tanks. Midway through the third period DK cut the Lakewood lead to six on a bucket by Tyler Blacken, followed by back to back three’s from Corrie Latta and Blacken. Lakewood quickly tightened things up. and Delton didn’t score again until Kris Oglesbee threw in a three at the buzzer to end the peri­ od with the Panthers down 12. Willard and Corey Thelen each poured in 17 points for the Vikings, while Beglin fin­ ished with 13. Morris and Miller each had nine, and Tobias added eight “That’s what happens when you’ve got tel­ ent, with guys who work hard together," said Mohn of Lakewood. From there, the Vikings only built on their lead in the fourth. Delton senior Todd Champion, center, has the ball knocked away early in the first quarter Tuesday as he's swarmed by Lakewood's Tyler Harms, Clint Tobias, and Corey Thelen. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “They never give up,” said Farrell of the Panthers. “They played hard, but I think every team here is going to play hard. And why not? What have you got to lose? It’s the state tour­ nament." Delton’s eight seniors certainly played like they had nothing to lose. Champion did his best to battle with Lakewood’s big bodies down low and fin­ isher with five-points. Oglesbee had Severn and Mohn said he played the kind of attacking style of play that the team had been looking for all season. The Panthers end the year with a record of 10-11. It's the most wins since 1985 at Delton said Mohn. “They kind of left an impression, which hopefully, we can build on next year.” said Delton's Zac Cufoert, right, drives tor a lay-up in the second quarter Tuesday night before being fouled by Lakewood's Marc Miller. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton coach Mike Mohn shares a high five with senior John Noto as he comes off the court in Tuesday's District loss to Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mohn. Tyler Blacken, one of five juniors on the Delton roster finished with nine points. The outcome might not have changed much, but the Panthers missed junior Nathan Farrell who injured his arm after DK’s emo­ tional 65-41 loss at Kalamazoo Christian in the KVA season finale Friday night. “I think he figures in. I think you figure his 14 points, and then you go and add his defense, which has improved lately," said Mohn. “You lose, arguably, your best player and things are going to be a little off." “It’s :< tou^t lifezlefsoa fp him,” said Mohn. “He addressed the team tonight which I appreciated." The Panthers were flustered Friday when the Comets pulled away, after Delton held a small lead late in the third quarter. Christian scored the game’s next 12 points to pull away as the Panthers couldn’t find the basket in the fourth quarter. Farrell led the team with ten points. Afterwards, the Comets celebrated the con­ ference title while the Panthers left the floor with a 6-6 record in the KVA this winter. Too many things go against Vikes in loss to Lowell by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood didn’t bring its best effort to the State Semifinal match against Lowell Saturday, and that combined with a solid effort from Lowell and some questionable officiat­ ing left the Vikings one point short in the end. The Vikings went down 30-29 to their old nemesis from Lowell, ending their post-sea­ son ran in the Division 2 State Semi's for the second consecutive year. “There’s no guarantee we’ll be back here in the next two years, said Viking coach Bob Veitch. “This was our opportunity and we did­ n’t take advantage of it We’ve done good in the quarter's and then we choke in the semi’s. ’Til our kids learn that, we’ll keep taking thirds.” Veitch was hard on his wrestlers after the match, just one win would have advanced the team to the finals to face their old Capital Circuit League rivals from Mason. “I chewed them out there at the end.” said Veitch. “To me that’s part of the preparation for next year. We can’t just put our heads down and cry about it.” But the Vikings were equally as hard on themselves. “It was me,” said senior Jeff Vander Boon, who lost to Lowell's Ryan Karasiewicz 4-2 in double overtime of the 140-pound match, in an emotional moment after the contest. “That kid’s not even good. 1 quit and we lost.” Karasiewicz’s win at 140 put the Red Arrows up 13-0 early on, and Lowell built its lead to 16-0 when Kevin Frazier topped the Vikings Brandon Carpenter 4-2 in the 145pound match. They were two tough matches for the Vikings to lose, but the team stormed right back. Nathan Shoup pinned Lowell’s Jayme DeLiefde in 2:41 of the 152-pound match, and Viking sophomores Alex Phillips and Eddie Phillips celebrated their birthday with wins at 160 and 172. Alex scored a 10-4 decision over Jason Nearing, and Eddie followed it up with a pin of Ryan Dykhouse in 2:56 to pull Lakewood within one point at 16-15 at the midway point. The 189- and 215-pound matches were marred by controversial calls, or rather non­ calls. A takedown by the Vikings Adam Fyan of Lowell’s Josh Vaught, which would have given Fyan a one-point lead in the 189 match was ruled out of bounds even though both appeared to be well within the circle. Vaught stormed back for a take down of his own and eventually won the match 11-8. With seven seconds left in double overtime during the Vikes Cody Dupont was down against Lowell’s Brock Graham. Graham immediately reached for Dupont’s ankle and held on until the whistle sounded to end the period, as Dupont fought desperately for the escape. In double overtime, the wrestler who starts in the bottom position has 30 seconds to score. If he doesn’t, the top man wins. Graham won 6-5, as the Viking bench screamed for a Lakewood sophomore Alex Phillips squeezes Lowell's Jason Nearing during the second period of his 10-4 win at 160 pounds Saturday in the State Semi s. (Photo by Brett Bremer) stalling call. “He made calls against us for not moving up on the ankle, twice for stalling." said Veitch of the official. “He said, ‘Well, it’s double OT.’ So what? The rales don’t change. I don’t mind losing, but I can’t be sad because I’m’ angry because of the way we lost." “He threw the rale book out. He said it’s different in OT. I feel upset. He’s the one who cost us the dual.” The Vikings trailed 22-15 at that point and still had a chance. Lakewood actually led 29-25 heading into the final match after a 21-6 technical fall by Alan O’Donnell at 275, a 6-1 decision by Mike Gregory at 103. and Scott Blocher pin of Mike Nearing in the 119-pound match. But even with a four-point lead it didn’t look good for Lakewood. Lowell had last year’s 112-pound Division 2 Individual State Champion Joe Mendez waiting to face whoev­ er the Vikings sent to the mat at 125 pounds. Viking freshman Kyle Root didn't have a chance, losing by technical fall. 19-3, in the first period. “(Lowell coach) Dave (Strejc) did it up right,” said Veitch as things calmed down after Lakewood’s Scott Blocher scores near fall points in the first period against Gaylord's Nate Paul during the 112-pound match of Friday night’s Division 2 State Quarterfinals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the match. “On another day we’d have beaten them, but on the day it mattered we didn’t” “I'm not upset with the kids. I’m proud of the kids.” There are hundreds of teams across the state that wouldn’t feel bad about taking the title of State Semi finalist, including Gaylord which fell to Lakewood 35-22 in the quarterfinals on Friday night. And it wasn’t that close. Viking senior Nathan Hummel and fresh­ man Andrew Decker each got their chance at Kellogg arena, taking the places of Vander Boon and Carpenter in the 140- and 145pound matches, but gave up 11 points when the match was no longer in doubt. Hummel and Decker got their chance in the last two matches Friday night thanks to a good start from the rest of the Vikes. Lakewood built a 9-0 lead on decisions by Shoup and the Phillips brothers at 152, 160, and 171. O’Donnell scored a major decision at 215. and Dupont won 8-2 at 275. Blocher really ignited the Viking fans with a pin of Gaylord's Nate Paul in 3:37 of the 112-pound match, which gave Lakewood a 22-7 lead. At 125, Evan Terry added another pin onto the Viking total, and Branden Terry followed that up with a 6-0 decision at 130 to guarantee the Viking victory. Adam Wrable slammed the door shut on the Blue Devils with a 15-2 major decision against Mark Bliss at 135. For Viking seniors Vander Boon and Hummel, there is no tomorrow in terms of high school wrestling. But seniors Carpenter and Shoup have a chance to prove they aren’t satisfied with this ending to their careers. Shoup and Carpenter, along with Alex and Eddie Phillips will start the Division 2 Individual State Tournament Thursday evening at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Action begins with the Grand March at 2:30 p.m., with the first round set to start at 2:45. Consolation wrestling, along with Championship Quarterfinals and Semifinals will be Friday, with the final three rounds of consolation and the Championship Finals on Saturday. �Pago 12 - Thursday. March 11, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Saxons can’t top Scots, but Vikes do in finals Twice this season the Hastings varsity vol­ leyball team went three games with the Fighting Scots from Caledonia. And twice the Saxons were defeated. The second time came Saturday, at Lakewood in the semifinals of the Class B district tournament. Caledonia started the day by topping Ionia in two games, then moved on to face the Saxons who had a bye in the first round. Hastings started out strong, taking the first game 15-10, but cooled down as time went on. The Fighting Scots took the second game 15-11, and the third 15-6. “We struggled with our blocking." said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. “Caledonia's middle front just stepped up and killed us." Taryn Parker had 11 kills for the Fighting Scots, and freshman Leslie Curtis, who was moved up to varsity just for districts gave the Saxons fits. Saxon sophomore Jodi Jolley was strong up front in a somewhat revamped rotation for the Saxons, in the first two games, but strug­ gled in the third. “She did a really nice job in the other two games," said McMahon. “It was really that Caledonia did a nice job with their middle game." Along with her duties up front, Jolley led the Saxon serving game with a pair of aces. McMahon couldn't explain why. but she said she thought her team looked a little tired by the time the third game rolled around. The Saxons also had a tough time getting the offense going. Junior Katie Lawrence had just eleven assists in the three games from her Hastings* sophomore Jodi Jolley digs a ball against Caledonia Saturday at Lakewood during the Class B District tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove Street Delton, Michigan Delton KeAogg School is announcing that petitions are available at the Superintendent's Office at 327 N. Grove Street lor registered. quaMied electors to seek election in the June 14, 2004, annual School Board Beaton. Teo 4-yeer school board seats wD bo Med. PetNona may be picked up daffy between 8.-00 a_m. and 4:00 p.m. The deadtoe tor Mng petitions is Monday, April 12. 2004. at 4:00 p.m. Effective January 1, 2003. candtoatoo can avoid ffitog nominating petitions by paying a filing too of $100 to the Secretary of the Board of Education. For intonnation you may contact the Superintendent's Office at 269-623-9246 School Board Candidate Filing Deadline: Monday, April 12,2004, 400 pjn. setter spot. Although the Saxon defense up front had a tough time in the third game, the back row did the most it could to make up for it "Bethany Gieseier did a really nice job with digging the ball in all three games," said McMahon, and added that Kayla Amie a jun­ ior who missed much of the season also had a good day. “I think overall they did play very well.” said McMahon. “They did play hard, and they did play scrappy. I think they left there with a sense of accomplishment" Caledonia then advanced to face Lakewood in the finals, and were soundly defeated 15-4, 15-9. For Lakewood, it was the program’s 13th consecutive district championship. The Vikings opened the day by defeating Charlotte in the semifinal 14-16,15-6,15-7. The final against the Fighting Scots was somewhat anticlimactic after the semifinal win over Charlotte. The Orioles came into the district at 53-6-5 ranked number 6 in Class B. Lakewood came in at 53-11 -2 ranked number 7. “It seemed after the emotion of the first game we settled in and played our game and wore them down,” said Lakewood coach Jeff Duits. “That has been a trademark of this team. The girls just play hard all the time no matter what the circumstances. We will play as hard next Saturday at Wyoming Park and see if we can win a regional.” The Vikings play at 10 a.m. against the O­ K Gold champions from Grand Rapids South Christian to open regional play. East Grand Rapids faces Hamilton in the ocher regional semifinal. The first game met everyone’s expectations as a quick 6-0 Lakewood lead dwindled as Charlotte inched its way back into the game and made it a see-saw finish. Charlotte grabbed their first lead at 13-12 only to see Lakewood fight back to lead 14-13. After both teams had a service error Becky Barrett served the final three points to win gatne one for the Orioles. “It was a game that was played on emo­ tion," said Duits. “We u*ed it to get an early lead and they came back with lots of fight and big hitting that we couldn’t handle early.” In game two Lakewood began to settle in and pby their steady defense and consistent offense that has carried them all year. They began to get some blocking from Morgan ie Spetoskey and then got a huge Hock m Abby Chase to take control of ttie matt Saxon junior Jamie VanBoven goes for a kill in Saturday’s district opener against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) stalled to make mistakes that we capitalized on." Lakewood took the lead for good at 66 when Chelsea Brehm scored 5 straight points to lead 116. Charlotte wouldn’t score again in game two and Lakewood woo 156. In game three the score was tied at two when Lakewood called time-out A change in Lakewood’s offense led to a run of 11 straight points on the serve of Emily Goodemoot to give the Vikings a 13- 2 lead that Charlotte would never threaten. “We had not been getting the ball to Jessie (Buche) offensively and I couldn't sit and watch us do that any more," said Duits. “So, I told Abby to get the ball to Jessie every play. They hadn’t shown that they could stop her. I said unless Jessie’s arm falls off she gets every set And Abby did a great job doing just that Jessie totally dominated that game and I’m so proud of her and ail of the girts. I was worried after game one but like they have done all season they keep fighting and don’t give up.” Buche led the Viking attack with 25 kills and 14 digs on the day. Chase had 40 assists and 18 digs and Goodemoot had 25 service points. Abby really turned W?1 or" said Duits. n making mental nw'aggressive offensively. They had some hitting errors and then they NOTICE March 3, 2004 Dear Valued Customers I would like to take this opportunity to explain our business plan for Gavin Auto Sales & Service, Inc. We sold our Ford franchise back to Ford Motor Company to help them in achieving their goal of dealer consolidation. We have also moved our sales center back with our service center at 1310 N. Michigan Ave. This allows us to consolidate our operations, lower our costs and serv­ ice you, our customers more professionally. Lakewood's Vikings celebrate after defeating Caledonia in the District Finals Saturday afternoon at Lakewood. It is the 13th consecutive season the Vikings have had a district trophy to raise high. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Now you ask, what are you as our current customers and everyone else going to see? first We will only sell quality used vehicles to our customers. If these vehicles do not pass our strict quality control standards, we will wholesale them out of Barry County. ■■COND We will sell all makes and models of used vehicles. THIRD Our service technicians are trained to service the vehicles that we sell. _ Individual Wrestling Finals begin today at the Palace The Michigan Lower Peninsula State Individual Wrestling Finals begin this after­ noon. March 11. at the Palace of Auburn Now let’s talk about the most important thing to everyone... With this consolidation, our overhead will be extremely low. We will pass this cost savings on to you, our valued customers. I want you to come into Gavin Auto Sales & Service, Inc. and enjoy the Gavin Experience. INTBCRITY I'd like to talk a minute about a very important aspect of business to me. Integrity. As we all know, the used car salesman has been the butt of jokes by comedians for many, many years. A lack of integrity by any of my employees will not be tolerated. If we cannot do business with integrity, we will not do business. PINANCIMC We pride ourselves with having the knowledge to get the best financing terms for each and every customer. Most of you have very good credit and so we can get you the lowest rate in the industry. Some of you have difficult credit situations. We can also help you! PRICB, PRICB, PRICB. Our prices are the lowest; our vehicles are of the best quality. This all equates to the best vehi­ cles for your money. Come in and enjoy the Gavin Experience, “low prices, high quality, Hills. The 20 Barry County matmen who’ve qualified will begin the festivities with the Grand March at 2:30 p.m.. followed with the First Round of the championship bracket. Action begins on Friday with the Consolation First Round at 8:30 a.m., fol­ lowed by the Championship Quarterfinals, and the second round of consolation. The Championship Semifinals begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Wrestling gets underway again on Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. with the third round of consolation, the consolation semifinals, and then the consolation finals where wrestlers vie for third, fifth, and seventh place medals. The Championship Finals will follow the second Grand March at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hastings. Lake wood, and Middleville wrestlers compete in Division 2. Delton and Maple Valley grapplcrs are in Division 3. Here’s a list of the 20 Barry County grapplers who remain, with their current season records. integrity.” Wrestler - School Sincerely. RJ Morgan - Hastings Record 103 Thomas J. Gavin 08630387 47-1 130 Chad Ferguson - Hastings 41-8 135 Josh Bowerman - Middleville 32-8 140 Ben Bess - Maple Valley 50-0 Ryan Fletke - Middleville 35-9 145 Brandon Carpenter - Lakewood 37-5 Nathan Shoup - Lakewood 38-9 152 Kalani Garber - Middleville 38-7 Scott Redman - Hastings 42-8 160 Dayne Fletke - Middleville Alex Phillips - Lakewood 30-9 38-10 Ben Ybema - Middleville 26-6 171 Chris Morris - Maple Valley 42-11 Eddie Phillips - Lakewood 38-8 189 Dan Blair - Hastings 39-12 Jim Sweat - Delton Kellogg 47-1 215 Dustin Morgan - Delton Kellogg 43-3 40-9 275 Matt Potter - Middleville 119 Justin Lewis - Middleville Mike McKeown - Middleville 44-5 36-13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 11, 2004 - Page 13 DK and TK both bow out early A pair of Wolverine ‘B’ Conference teams knocked Delton Kellogg and Middleville out of the Class B District volleyball tournament in Middleville Saturday. Delton and Allegan both advanced to the semifinals by virtue of byes, and there the Tigers bested the Panthers 8-15,15-5,15-11. Shanna Tamminga, who was named an AU KVA player this winter, had five kills and three blocks for DK, while Alex Culbert had seven kills and three blocks. Culbert, along with seniors Roxann Huisman and Shannah Fisher have been named KVA honorable mention athletes this season. Casey Peavey led the Panthers with 11 service points. The Trojans saw their season end in a 15­ 11. 15-2 loss to the eventual District Champions from Otsego. ‘They are a very good team," said TK coach Jamie Nelson of Otsego. "They get on a roll and it's hard to stop them." * Delton's Shanna Tamminga, left, and Shannah Fisher break towards the net as Sam DoubMee sends a set skyward during Saturday's Class B District tournament at Middleville. (Photo by Linda Boyce) The Trojans did their best to keep the Bulldogs from getting on a roll to start the <tay. "In the first game we played really well. We played great defense and hung right in there with them. Then in the second we just •topped.” Sophomore Jessica Flaska fought through HMSWrodtag The Saxon wrestlers defeated Pennfield Tueday night 75-18 to improve their record to 7-1. Saxons getting pins for the team were Matt Watson, Ricky Mathis, Tom McKinney, Mason Trumbull, Garret Harris, Chris James, Cory Jewett, and Greg Woodmansee. Jordan Rambin had a 17-2 technical fall and Josh Bare had a 9-0 major decision. Winning on forfeits were Tim Stillson, Kevin Edger, and Justin Purdun. In the exhibition round, Saxons getting wins were Josh Wymer, Sarah Brandt, Mathis, Carson King, Trent Brisboe, Josh Lemon, TJ Hoffman. Tom Kenfield, and Travis TYudgeon. The Saxon wrestlers defeated Godwin last week 102-15. Getting pins for the team were Watsun, Purdun, Gary Pleyte, Mathis, Rambin, McKinney, Harris, James, Greg Woodmansee, and CarsopLctoL.... . k Winning on voids for UM team war Stillson, Edger. John Feldpautch. Bate, .'ewett, and Steve WarterveM. Maple Valley saw its season end short of the goal it had hoped to reach, of making the district finals. The Lions were downed Monday night at Olivet by Dansville 63-44 in the first round of the Class C District Tournament The loss ends the Lions season with a record of 9-12. Adam Lamphere led Maple Valley with 14 points and Dustin Mead tossed in 11. Maple Valley’s boys had hoped to get the chance to face Olivet one more time this seaNo. the Lions don’t like falling 99-70 as they did last Friday night to one of the tup teams in the state in Class C. Another meeting would mean the two teams had each reached had two aces. Sarah Wolf also had two aces, and led the team with 12 digs. The win came after the Trojans fell to East Grand Rapids 15-2,15-6. Despite the lopsided score. Nelson was happy with the way her team played. “We played a great defensive game against them. 1 thought it was a great warm-up for Saturday. They really pounded it at us." Flaska and Scott each had four kills, and Egolf finished with 11 assists. One of the highlights of the defensive effort was a block by Katie Dorland against EGR’s Ms. Volleyball candidate Alex Booth. Highlights for the day were many bump­ set-spike combinations and first time game points from Katy Fluke. Tuesday, March 2, the Saxon seventh grade played well and showed much improvemed game strategy and position play in a 15-11, 15-5,15-12 loss to Middleville. The Saxons gut tremendous passing efforts from Slaughter. Degoa, and Ali Howell. Nikki Davis led the Saxons with 12 service points. Slaughter had five, Amy Zwiemikowski three, and Frantz and Jessica Lord each had two. Eighth Grade Volleyball Hastings* eighth grade volley ball team defeated Middleville Tuesday. March 2. 12­ 15,15-12,15-6. Leading scorers for the Saxons were Ashley Eerdmans and Allison Hodges with nine service points each. Hannah Wood had seven, wnile Kelly Frame and Katie Fletcher had five each. Winning in the exhibition rounds were Bare, Brad Keeler. Patrick Kelly, Nate Covey, Seth Noteboom, Casey Goodenough, and Brett Woodmansee. Sevesrth Grade VafleyhaB Maple Valley junky forward Lance Burpee breaks past the Dansville defense and finds himself open for a shot Monday night at Olivet (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxon seventh grade gold volleyball team traveled to Wayland for its round robin style tournament competition on Saturday. The team topped Byron Center for its only win in four malchs, but won four of the 12 games it played on the day. The team as a whole served for 101 total points. Leading passers were Alex Degoa. Nicole Frantz, Stacey Slaughter, and Brenna Leedy. it'd be more likely they’d be ready for them on Friday." Now Dansville or Leslie will most likely have that chance. The two teams met Wednesday night in the district semi's at Olivet, a game which was followed by Olivet taking on Bellevue. Bowne and the Chips fall in MAC tourney After going to the big dance a year ago, Hastings' Tony Bowne and the Centra] Michigan Chippewa Men’s basketball team fell in the first round of the Mid American Conference Tournament Monday at Toledo. Bowne. a red-shirt junior, had seven points and led Central with six assists before fouling ate." It was the fifth time the two teams had met this seuwxi, with the teams splitting twice, Wyoming Part winning once in three games. and the Trojans winning at the league tourna­ ment and Wednesday. Nelson was a little worried after the first game against the Vikings. "In ihe first game, I was like oh my gosh. We just got done playing excellent defense against one of the top teams in ±e state. Then we played half-hearted against a team we play all the tinic.” The Trojans turned things around quickly though, ana actually had a 13-0 lead in the third game before Nelson made sure everyone got a chance to play. Stephanie Scott led the Trojans with nine kills in the contest, and Flaska had eight. Egolf led the team with 23 assists and also $dxon Sports Shorts Lion eagers’ season ends against Aggies ing quarter aud took a 50-36 lead into the half The I kais didn't feel too hao about thing* until die Eagles doubled their iead in the third quarter. “They were coming down and just launch­ ing it from the three-point line. Normally, I'd rather have them shoot that, than an inside shot You always think the next one they’re not going to make, but they did." Olivet connected on 12 three-pointers in the game Valley had a hard time scoring itself in the third period, putting in just 11 points. Dustin Mead led the Lions on the night with 21 points, Adam Lamphcre had 18, and Jordan Bursley finished with 11. “Once it got out of had we didn't make any major adjustments Friday, in hopes that we will see them again this Friday," said Webb. “We weren’t playing for a league champi­ onship or anything. If we made any adjust­ ments in the game, they’d could prepare and illness to lead TK with eight kills in the match. "She tried to play through it, but it just was­ n't working out for her. She made it through the first game." said Nelson. Seniors Mallory Egolf had 17 assists and Whitney Robertson finished with seven digs. "Whitney Robertson had an excellent defensive game." said Nelson. “All my sen­ iors played outstanding on Saturday. It was hard for them being their last game." It doesn’t take away from the solid season the Trojans completed. “It was a great year." said Nelson. “We had a lot of good things happen. We had two tour­ nament wins and we went into the conference tournament in fourth and came out in third and beat two teams we'd lost to during the year. They peaked at the right time.” The Trojans closed out the regular season with a pair of games last week Wednesday at East Grand Rapids. There TK fell to the host Pioneers, and topped Wyoming Park 7-15.15-8.15-11. “We went three games with them again," said Nelson. “I guess it was only appropri­ out in the second half of the 91-88 loss to the Rockets. Bowne led the Chippewas in assists this winter, while starting 22 games and averaging 6.7 points per game. The Chippewas finish the season with an overall record of 6-24. BOWLING SCORES Tuadiy Mixed Wednesday PM. TVCCU 29-15. Hastings City Bank 29-15; Woodmansee Sawmill 21-23; Consumers Concrete 20-24; Woodland Sales 18.5-25.5; Yankee Zephyr 14.5-29.5. Men's High Games & Series - D. Blakely 247-685; D. Risher 191; M. Weyerman 136; T. Neymeiyer 258-604; R. O'Keefe 235-648; L. Miller 619. K. Beebe 235-558; L. Porter 208. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 213-552: D. Bartimus 184; B. Norris 134; C. O Keefe 195-564; S. Beebe 204-520. Mace Pharmacy 61; Bowling Bags 58; Hair Care Center 57; Seeben 55; Eye and Ent 50; Girrbach s 47; RR St. Min 44. Womens High Games and Series - S. Merrill 189-523; E. Vanasse 207-504; R. Murphy 178-503; B. Smith 168-497: E. Dunham 185-462; B. Maker 160-451; B. Tobias 123-301; S. Pennington 193; R. Muzrah 176; B. Hathaway 172; J. Doster 153; P. Vanoost ISO; J. Kasinsky 145; J. Leo 137; B. Nonis 136. Sunday Night Mixed Ibesday Trios Hil-N-Miss 73; 4 Horsemen 70; Red Dog 66; Gutter Dusters 62; Sandbaggers 58; Thunder Alley 56: Thee Froggers 56: Russ-NUs 56: Croc Hunters 54; Sunday Snoozers 53; Barlow Florist 49; Whatever 48; Funky Bowlers 47. Womens High Games and Series - G. Otis 222-566; M. Simpson 193-522; K. Lancaster 181-481: K Craven 172-442; J. Shoebridge 159-411; J. Giar 150-357; K. Oakley 194; C. Oakley 173; D. Krallman 157: P. Lambert 129. Mens High Games and Series ■ R. Guild 219-612; M Eaton 235-611; R. Snyder 204­ 579: S. Lambert 217-567; M. Snyder 551; G. Snyder 182-518; D. Craven 181-476: T. Barlow 159-456; J Shoebridge 235; K. Phenix 215; K. Hammontree 206; J. Smith 200; D. Lambert 193; R. Wendorf 175. Finklers Contract Sewing 19-9; Trouble 19­ 9; Bob's Grill 17-11; CB's 16-12; Cook Jackson 15-5-12^; Kenny Lee Builders 15-13; Tzers 15-13: 3 Blind Mice 12-16; Gutter Gals 12-16; Shirley's Chuckwagon 10-18; Seebers Auto Body 10-18; The New Gab 75.-20.5. High Games and Series - A. Halll71; R Miller 176; J. Clements 196-511; T. Franklin 177; J. Rice 153; D. Seeber 161; B. Hayes 157; T. Brown 177; L. Potter 185-509; T. Waller 193; J. Phillips 169; L. Trumble 173; D. Harding 156; J. Conger 163; M. Sears 164; P. Ramey 170; R. Brummel 150; V. Green 159; D. James 169; N. Clow 168: S. Vandenburg 225-569; C. Mack 172; C. Uiayer 152; T. Redman 197. NOnCC OF MOHHMOC FMECLMUM BALE Dstau* having bean made In ma condHona ol a certain mortgage executed on July 2. IMO. by Kennsti L Hemp and June M. Hamp, m hueband and ode, m Mortgagors, lo MdnStrsat Oevingi trenx. roo, aa Mongagee, ano eocn mongaga was recorded In foe office of the Register ot Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 7, 1008, as Document No. 1032100, and a Mortgage executed on October 22, 2002, by Kenneth L Hemp and •-- LIwr. nSnCi nusoano ----A June ano vrrre, Am as xxo^igagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage wee recorded In the office ot the Register of Duarte for Bony County, MkMgen on October 24,2002, ae Document No. 1080063 (coitecthrefy foe "Mortgagee"), on which Mortgegee -t - 1 < am Wm --- hwa mere- Im ts oaimea to oo moemeoness, as oermea oy the Mortgages, due and unpaid in foe amount of Seventy Ono Thousand Eight Hundred TWonty Three and 14/100 Deters (t71.B23.14), as of foe date of this notice, inctodtog principal and interest, and other coots secured by foe Mortgagee, no euft or proceedtog at law or In equity having boon insti­ tuted to recover foe debts, or any part of foe debts, secured by the Mortgages, and foe powers of sate in foe Mortgagee having become operative by rea­ son of foe defaults. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 18,2004, at 11X) o'clock in foe afternoon, at foe Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, MicNgon, that being the place of hoidtog foe Circuit Court tor foe County of Barry, there wti be ottered tor sale ted acid to foe highest bidder, at pubic sate, for foe purpoee of satisfying foe unpaid amount of foe indebtedness due on foe Mortgeges, together with legal coats and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in foe Mortgages as tolows . THE NORTH 112 OF LOTS 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 7 OF HJ. KENRELCS ADDITION TO THE VIL­ LAGE, NOW CITY. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERFOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9.. Commonly known as 501 S. Dibble St. Hastings, Michigan. The length al the redemption period wti bo six (0) months from foe date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shte bo thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19,2004 Mainotreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Puricay. Esq MNar, Canfteid, Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Mchigte Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 48007 (3R1) MQ TO COLLECT A OUT. ANY MRWMMnON THAT WE OVTAM WILL MUBED FOR THAT PURPOEE. V YOU ARE ON ACTIVE WLnARY DUTY, RIAR CONTACT OUR OPPIOI AT THE PHONE NUMBER PR0VI3ED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Dateuti has been made In the terms and condMone of a Mortgage bearing interest at 8J80% per annum made by Kafoteen J. Bak, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Naw Certeay Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, on December 20,2002 and recorded In tte Office of foe Ragtetor of Deeds tor foe County ot Berry, Stale of Michigan. on January 31, 21003 in Document No. 1008855, and re-recorded March 5, 2003, in Document No. 1008813. and aubeequantty assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there is due, as of foe date of foie Notice, foe principal sum of 3136,414.80, plus interest Under foe power of sale contained in eaid Mortgage and foe statute In such case made and provided, Notice le hereby given that on April 8, 2004, al l«0 pjn., local time, said Mortgage ehal ba torectoeed at steo at pubic auction to the high­ est bidder at foe Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, County of Barry, Stale of MtaNgan, (that being one of foe places of hoidtog Circuit Court in sted County), of foe premises described in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The premises described In said Mortgage is located in foe Township ot OrangavBe, County of Barry, State of Michigan and tegaly deecribed as: The Soufo 835 teat of foe West 275 teat of foe East 1/2 of foe Northeast IM which lea North of foe centerline of Kafiar Road, except the south 150 feet of the West 75 feet thereof, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, rJjyoct to an easement for ingress and egress and utility purposes over the East 86 toet thereof. Tax identification No. 08-11 -015-004-00 The redemption period ehal bo one (1) year from the date of foe sale; unisex determinod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 23. 2004 The Provident Bank • NEWMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1095 N. Coder, Suite 4 Ho«. Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 emma (3/25) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadents Truat In the mater ot CLEO L HAYWOOD TRUST under AGREEMENT dated May 4.2000. Date of Birth: January 25.1917. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. Cleo L Haywood, who Ived at 0104 South Cubart Drive, Hastings, Michigan dted February 16, 2004. leaving the above trust emitted "CLEO L TRUST in Ml force and etieci. Creditors of the decedent are notified that afl deans against the decedent or against the Trost wfll be forever barred unless presented to Stanley C. Snyder, of 245 Cardhal Avenue, Battle Creek, MtoNgan, Successor Trustee. w«Mn 4 months after the date ot pubicaton of this nottce. Date: March 4.2004 Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 807 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (280)045-3405 Stanley C. Snyder 245 Cardhai Avenue Betite Creek, Ml 49017 (260)065-1771 WE OBTAM WEX BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUT OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Vs YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARV DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aale may ba MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauti hao boon made In foe conditions of a mortgage made by Derma D. Adkins, a/k/a Donna Adkins, a oingte person, origi­ nal mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 5.2003, and recorded on July 16, 2003 in instrument 1108727, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage foare io claimed to ba due at foe date hereof foe sum of Ono Hundred FMy-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty And 71/100 Defiers (3152,130.71), including interest at 5.875% par annum. Under the power of eate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caoa made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal said mortgage wti ba torectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on April 15.2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Southeastern Vtiage, acoortting to foe plat thereof recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 28 of Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 11.2004 For more intormation. please cal: FC C 248^83.1301 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S017724F01 omoa. (3/11)(4/1) �Pago 14 - Thursday, March 11. 200< — The Hostings Banner NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Afcert E MBor 008 06/18/1902. Settlor of tw Afcert E. MMor Revocable Living Trust •etabtetwd October 30. 2003. who Ived al 217 ktopte Street. NashviHo. Michigan 40073. died 12/24/2003. Creditors of the Sector are noMed that al claims against lhe trust wB bo forever barred unices pre­ sented to Jutth C. Singleton. named Trustee, al 230 North Main Street, P.O. Box 216, NotewMe, Michigan 40073, wkhki 4 months after lhe dale of publication of this noIce. (Date: 2-10-04) aww Notfoo Of Mortgogo Forocioouro Solo TMM RRM ■ A DMT COLLECTOR ATTHTTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MKNMMT10N WEOGTAM WU. MUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMMR BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNa sate way bo reoctnSad by Mo torootoabig Mortgagee. In foot event, your daaregoe. If any, theft be Matt­ ed eotety to foe return of the Md aorount tan* dared at aata, piua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dotatt hoe boon made in the oondMons of a mortgage made by David Alan Rudd and Mary Kay Rudd, huabond and wda, ortginei mortgagors), to Rret Fedors! s? MtoNgan, foe MtoNgan Operating name of Ctreter Ono Bank. F.8.B., Mortgagee, dated March 5. 2001. and recorded on March 15, 2001 in instrument 1066604, in Barry county records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage foore Is claimed to bo duo al foe dato hereof foe sum of One Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Rue Hundred Seventy-Eight And 86/100 Dolare ($196,578.86), fodudtog interest al 785% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch caoe made and pro­ vided, notioo io hereby given foal said mortgage wR bo torectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged premieoe, or come pert of foom, al pubic vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouee In Hasdnge al 1:00 PM, on March 25,2004. Said premieoe are situated in Townchip of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in foe South 1/2 ol Section 15. Tbwn 4 North, Range 10 Wool described as: Beginning at a point on tie South Ino of said Section 15, dfotant North 86 degress 53 minutes 46 seconds East 70.66 toot bom foe Soufo 1/4 poet of said Section 15. said point atoo being on the oontorlno of M-37, foonoo North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said oontorlno of M-37 a (Mance of 787.88 toot; Monee North 66 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds EaeL 71036 fool foonoo South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East 75084 loot to the North right of way of Hnkboinor Road, foonoo Soufo 23 degrees 21 min­ utes 15 seconds West 3885 toot to said Soufo too of Section 15, foonoo Soufo 86 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along eaid Soufo too 477.75 toot to a doer vision area, foonoo North S3 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along eaid dear viaion area 28681 test to fosrigN of way of M-37, foonoo Soufo 29 degreoo 51 minutes 15 seconds East along said right of way 19784 tool to said Soufo Sodton too, thence Soufo 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds WssL along soid Soufo too 66.44 tool to foe ptooo uf beginning. SuMM toetoeing pubic highway easement over foe Wsotoriy 80 toot tor highway MO/ and the Southerly 33 toot for rtrwDavw/ riOao Exoorx. Beginning st a point on foe South too of Section 15 Tbwn 4 North, Rango 10 Wool detent North 88 degreoo 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.66 toot bom foe Soufo 1/4 poet of said Section 15, aaid point atoo being on foe oontorlno of M-37; thence North 29 dogreoa 51 mkwteo 15 aooondo Wool along said oentortoo of M-37 a dtotonoo of 490.46 toot: foonoo North 88 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394.49 toot foonoo Soufo 00 degreoo 50 minutes 45 seconds East 396.40 toot to t* North right of way too of Rnkboinor Road. Thonco North 63 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds Wool along a dear viaion area 230.66 toot to foe right of way of said M-37: foonoo Soufo 29 degrees 51 ntoutoo 15 aooondo East along aaid right of wey 19734 loot to sold Soufo Sotton Ino; foonoo Soufo 88 degrees 53 ntoutos 45 seconds West. dory said Soufo too 88.44 tool to foe piece of beginning. Except foal part of foe Southeast 1/4 of Sodion 15, Tbwn 4 North, Rango 10 Wool Thomappte Township. Berry County, MtoNgan. doocrtbod as: Commencing at foe Soufo 1/4 comer of add Sodton; foonoo North 88 degreoo 53 ntoutoo 45 seconds EaoL 503.00 toot dong foe Soufo too of said Section io foe point of beginning; fosneo North 00 degreoo 47 ntoutoo 27 seconds East 248.00 toot along an existing tones Ino; foonoo Soufo 88 degreoo 53 ntoutoo 45 seconds Wool 75.00 toot foonoo North 00 degreoo 47 ntoutoo 27 seconds East 360.0* toot; foonoo Soufo 29 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds EaoL 65682 toot foonoo Soufo 23 degreoo 21 ntoutoo 15 eoconds Wool 3885 tool to foe Soufo Ino of odd Sodion; foonoo Soufo 88 degrees 43 ntoutoo 45 seconds Wool 246.40 tool along sdd Soufo Ino of foe point of beginning The redemption ported ehal bo 12 monfoe from foe date of ouch ode. Doted: February 19,2004 For more Mormotion, ptoaeo cal: FC W 248893.1312 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Charter Ono Bonk, NA Mc/a First reaom or —rmgen, me Michigan Operating name of Charter Ono Bank. FAR 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto200 Bingham Farms. MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rte 8012564F01 NobcoOf THM RRM18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATION WE OBTAIN WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. ootoiy to Mo return of Mo bld amount tendered al oate, piuo Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Hanson, a married man and Jody Hanson, a mar­ ried woman, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 27.2001, and recorded on March 21,2002 in instru­ ment 1076919, In Barry county records, (Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimod to be due at the dato hereof foe sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy-Three And 06/100 Deters ($100,973.06), including interest at 885% per annum. Under Wo power of sde contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such caoe made and pro­ vided, notice la hereby given that add mortgage wB bo torectooed by a ado of the mortgaged premieoe, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 130 PM. on March 25.2004. Sdd premieoe are situated in Charter TownoNp of Hastings, Barry County, MtoNgan. and are described as: the North 1/2 of a pared ot tend in foe Northweetcomer of foo Soufo 1/2 of foe Northwest 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 3 North. Rango 8 WoeL measuring 18 Rods East wto Wsot and 10 Rode North and Soufo atom Powol Road. Hastings TownoNp, Berry County. MtoNgan, andLot23 and tw Soufo 1/2of Lot 22of the Ptetof Fakhavon accordng to foo recorded ptet fooreof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plato on Pago 45. being in Section 15. Toem 3 North, Range 8 Wool Hootoge Township, Barry County, MtoNgan The redemption period ehol be 6 months bom foo date of ouch ado, untooo dotomtood aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 6008241a, in which case foo redemption period dial bo 30 days from the date of ouch oate. Dated: February 19,2004 For more information, ptoaeo col: FC C 248883.1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Tdograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 48025-6822 Rte 4008020F03 m»< (2/19X3/11) AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE A1IEMPIBIQ TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY SUMMA­ TION OROUNED WEX BE UBS) FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTVY US AT THE NUMBER BSOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DeteuK havky boon meds in foo terms and oondBono of a certain mortgage mode by Larry W. Lambert. Jr. and Amy L Lombort, husband and wNo. Mortgagors, to Equifiret Corporation, Morftpgoe, doted the 13th day of September, 2001 and recorded In foe oMco of foo Register of Doode, tor The County of Bony and State of Michigan, on foe 28th day of September. 2001 in instrument No. 1067188 of Barry County Records, agy Mbrigags having boon oeoignod to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Ito successors and assigns, as nominee tor Household Finance Corporation, its sucooooore and assigns, sdd Aadgnmont having boon recorded on the 26th doy of November, 2001, in Instrument No. 1070197, on which mortgage foore io ctekned to bo duo, d foo dote of foie notioo. foo sum of Ono Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen & 43/100 ($137818.43), and no suit or proceeding at tew or in equity having boon inoMuted to recover foo debt secured by odd mortgage or any part Now, therefore, by virtue ot foe power of ode oontdnod In sdd mortgage, and pursuant to statute of foo State ot Michigan in such case made and provided, notice io hereby given foot on foo 25fo day of March, 2004 d 180 odock pjn. Locd Tkno, said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a ode d pubic auction. to foo highest bidder, ot foo Bony County Courthouse In Hostings, (that being foo bulking whore foo Circuit Court tor foo County of Barry is ne*oj, or mo promos oesenoeo m sera mortgage, or oo much thereof as may be necessary to pay foe amount duo, as atoreedd on sdd mortgage, with Interest thereon al 9.50000% per annum and al togd cods, chargee, and expenses, Indudkig the attorney toes dtowod by low, and atoo any sum or sums which may be poid by foe undordgnod, nooooeary to protect Ito interest in foo premises. Which odd premiooo are described as totows: Al foot cwrtdnpteoo or pared of tend situated in foo Vtt^o of Thomappto, County of Barry, Stale of Mtahigan. and doocrtbod as tolows, to wit Lot 46 of Mkidtevds Downs Addition No. 2, accortlng to foe recorded Ptot fooreof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Ptoto. Page 13. During foo dx (6) months knmodtetoiy blowing foo sate, foo property may bo redeemed, except •wt in foo event fod foo property is determined to bo abondonod pursuant to MCLA 8008241a, foo property may bo redeemed during 30 days knmodk otely Mtowing foe ado. Dded: 2rtW0M ............ ....... Mortgage Electronic Rogtotralion Systems, inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO 6 BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 868 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-382-2800 Pub: 2/19 - 3/18 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING GRANT REQUEST THORNAPPLE RiVERWALK INTERCONNECTING TRAIL SYSTEM MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTABIWEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY™ ATTN PURCHASERS: TNo ado may bo restends! by the toreteodng mortgage In Met avonL your itsmigii. V any, ehal be ■ratt­ ed ootafy to the return of foe Md amount tenMORTGAGE SALE - Dofatet has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Doan Johnoock and Sigrid Johncock. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 1996, and recorded on Juno 17,1998 in instrument 1013696. in Bony county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage foore is claimed to bo duo at foo date hereof foo sum ot Forty-Three Thousand Four Hunteod Ono And 13/100 Otters ($43,401.13), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under foo power of sate oontdnod in sdd mort­ gage and foo statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nttoo is hereby given foot sdd mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sde of foo mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings d 1 DO PM, on April 15.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Pared of land in foo Northeast 1 /4 Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 Wed. doocrtbod as: Beginning al a point on foo North Right-of-way Ino of foo Old Kdamazoo Road, sdd point being 1303.97 toot Soufo of and 77286 toot Ead of foo North 1/4 poet of odd Section 7. running foonoo North 17 dogreoa, 13 minutoe East 103 loot thence North 88 degrees, 50 minutos, Ead 51 loot foonoo Soufo 17 degrees, 13 minutoo 103 Wed toot to foo North rigfXcLwoy Ino; foonoo Soufo 88 dogreoa, 50 minutoe Wed dong add right-oLway Ino 51 foot to foo ptoof beginning, atoo beginning d a point on foe North right-of-way of Old Kalamaroo road, said point being 1305.44 loot Soufo of snu 70081 toot East of foe North 1/4 poet ot foo above Section 7, running foonoo North 24 degreoo, 38 minutoe Ead 11480 toot; foonoo North 88 dogreoa, 50 minutoe East 5682 toot; Iwnoo Soufo 17 degrees, 13 minutes. Wed for 109 toot to sdd North right of way few; foonoo Soufo 88 degress, 50 minutos. Wed dong odd righHXwey Ino tor 72.07 toot to piece of begkwiing^ The redemption period ehol bo 6 months from foo date of ouch ado, untooo determined towndonod In aooordonce wlfo MCLA 8008241a. in which case foo redompion period shal bo 30 days frcm Mo dole of ouch ado. Dated: March 11,2004 For more information, ptoaeo cofl: FC X 248893.1302 Trott 6 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc., dfoto America's Whotoode Lender 30400 TMograph Rd Ste 200 BfeVtom Forma, MkMgon 480256822 Rtol017492F01 McDONNBX CONLEY. AR8LAMAN i NEVEUX, LLP BY: l McDonnell , Softs 300 48304-5061 THIS RRM IS A DEBT ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. CAROTHERS/25005896 MORTGAGE SALE II- ,-- ----- 4 tAAA* Dotatt having boon made —4 . —- 4 4, * ■------ Musoono ariu woe, or rtasnviwo, rMcnigan twjr^BgDrej ro nuuoonosi rswteo vut put aeon in, of Doode for foe County of Berry. 8toto of on Mmr 7, 2001 in Documont Numbor Bony County Records on which mortgage foore to ctekned to bo duo d foe dato of foie nttco foo sum of $86811.80 hetodtog interest al foo rate of leworinoquRy beoninedmortgago. or any part fooreof. NOW/THEREFC solo oontdnod in os vidod. notioo is hereby given that on foo 15th day of Agrii, 2004 d 130 o'dock pzn.. foo undoreignod At Mo Bony County Courthouse in Hastings, st pubic auction soid mortgogo, or ao much Land dlutoed M MoVBago ofNadrvBo, County of Barry, State of Michigan, m described as toSows: Commencing at Mo Soufo Ino of foo Mtohigan Conlrd Rdkoad Track. Ead Ino of Section 36, right of way 256 foot, thence d right angles 60 toot mo of said Michigan Central Rdkoad right of way to foo beginning, di in Town 3 North, Rango 7 West Tta ID 80X052001-000-27800 Commonly taxrwn as: 3212 Curtis Rd. Ths redemption period shal bo six months from foo date of ouch sde unices foo property is dsteriTnnoa aosnoonoa in accordance wnn mula 800.3241a, in which case foo redemption period ehal bo thirty days from foe date of such sate. DATED: March 11, 2004March 5. 2004 III Attorney tor Mortgagee 38500 WoodwaraAvonue, Suite 300 BloomAdd HBs, MtoNgan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 omoM Pub: 3/11 - 4/8 SYNOPSIS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWN8HM BOARD FEBRUARY 24,2004 Al Board Members and Attorney Wtete present. Authorized Supervisor to dgn wdvor of consent lor refinancing sower bonds. Approved transfer of $5,350.00 from Road Fund to General Fund. June Doctor Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack, Supervisor THM RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BMORMATION OBTAWEDWftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made k) foe oondMons of a mortgogo mode by Donald A. Sterner Sr. and Mery E. Grooten-Stemor, huobond and wflo, to Rret Finance, mortgogoo, doted April 24. 1937 and recorded April^29, 1997 in Uber 692. Pago 730, Bony County Records. Said mortgage io now hold oy iznaao mannaaan Mongaga ixxporwoon oy aawgnmonr auonwaoc ro ana rocoraoa oy rrw uany County nigMir ol 044di Tm 14 d4kn4d to b4 du4 on auctl mortg4g4 *w 4um at Qavantf nva Ibou44nd Four Hundrad TW4Hty^dn4 4nd 87/100 Doddti (875.420 ST) induing IrMnat at tw raw at 12% par annum. Undar tw powar ot aata contatnad In tw mort­ gage and tw atatuwa ol tw Stwa ot MkMgan. notca la twraby ginan twt tha mortgage «■ ba lorackwad by a aaW ot tw mortgaged pramtaaa. or aonw part al twm, at pubic venue at tw Bany County Ccurthouaa In HMtnge In Bany County. MkMgan at 1 «l pm on Apr! 5.20M. The praniaaa are located In tw TbamaMp ol PraMevOe, Barry County, MkMgan. and are daecribadaa: Commencing al tw Watt IM ot poet ol tactonal Becton 1, Town 1 North, Hanga to What. PrakWvNa Toumahip. Bany County, MkMgan, and nndng twnoa Eaat along tw Eaal and Waat IM few. M74X> leal to tw point al baginning at Ha deacripton; twnoa North 330.00 teak twnoa Eaat 000 00 leal; twnce Souti 330.00 laat to aaM IM few; twnoa Waal twraon.B«LOO Wai to beginning. Tha radampton parted ehal be 12 montw tram tw dato ol auch aata, unlaaa tw property la datarmined abandoned In accordance wth MCLA |B0O3241a. In aMch caae tw radampton parted few! ba 30 deya tram tw dew ol tw aata. TO AU. PURCHASERS: The torockwtog mort­ gagee can reacind tw aala in tw avert a 3nl party buya tw property and twro la a akndtaiwoia raaoluton wth tw borrowar. to twt avert, your damagaa. I any are fentad Bdaly to tw itkan ot tw bid amount tendered al aata. Raapactiveiy submitted City of Hastings Community Development Department 0BS3O478 1 I USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FUEAM CO* tact our ofrce at (2<« m-ra* V YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Dvtaua haa bean nwda In A. GAHAN and JESSICA L GAHAN. HUSBAND ANO WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA- rwxxtWd on Dveomtwr 23. 2000. bwbunwni No. 10532W. Bany County RoookN. MtoNgan. on daw hataot tw awn ol ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 04000 DOLLARS (S107JB444), InduOng Manet al 7.125% per annum. ••dp County Courthouee in Hattngs, MtaNgm, al 130 o'clock p.nt, on Aprii 6,2004. Said premiooe are ttutood in CHY OF HA8T- LOT 732 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VUAQE. OF HASTWGS. ACCOROKG TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT MAP. RARCEL TAX » f: 0B«4»1-2S200. OMdzMfeCh 1.2004 30300 HndhwaaWm M^wwy. SUM 222 Farndngktn Hfea, MsNgan 4MM , ■UTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotett hao boon HMKto in ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Aimuwys ror unaoe wtannanan Mongage Corporation, Ao Aaeignao P.O. Boe 5041 • Troy, Ml 48007-5011 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 208.1787 Pub: 3/4-4/1 1116421, and MICHIGAN STATE AUTHORITY, a pubic body corporate and poGfc of THIS 'IRM 8 AO«T COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Wtt± BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY 93HOO Dolare ($50,423.93), inciudtog Mtoreot St 536% per annum. Under foo power of oate contained in oted mort- ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo reocktried by Mo forectooing mortgagee. In foot overt, your domaooc, ■ any, ehol bo Imbed ootoiy to. foo return of foo bid amourt tendered at sale, ptue Interoot MORTGAGE SALE - DofteR has boon made in foo oondMons of a mortgogo mode by Rendy James Sharp, a singte man, original mortgagors), to HomoGokL Inc., a Soufo Caroina CoporaSon, Mortgagee, doted June 10.2002, and recorded on July 15,2002 in inobumort 1083746, and aoolgnirf by said Mortgagee to Bank Ono, National Aaoodalion, as Trustee as assignoe by an assign merit doted August 15,2002 recordsd on Febnary 24, 2003 in inolrumsrt 1098230, In Brery county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage foore is ctekned to bo duo at foo dote hereof Mo sum of MnolyMno Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Four And 28/100 Dttore ($9982486), inciudtog interest at 885% per annum. Under foo power of sale oortakted in said mort­ gage and foo statute in ouch case made and provkjki, num* ■ noraoy given mar seta mongaga ww □e roreooseo oy a mm or me mongagoo pronveoe, or aome part of Mom, at pubic vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Heelings at 1:00 PM. on March 25.2004. Said premtooc are oftuoted In TbwnaNp of Irving, Barry County, MtoNgan, and are doocrtbod as: That port of foo Northeast 1/4 of section 32, Tbwn 4 North, Range 9 Wool doocrtbod as: Commencing at foo East 1/4 pool of sold Section 32: Thonco North 00 Degrees 00 Mkwtos 00 Seconds East 1011 DO Feat along foo East Ino of said Northeast 1/4, to V* osntorikw of State road: Thsnos North 72 Degreoo 58 Mkwtos 20 Secondo Wool 38038 Fool along the center Ino of State Road to foe point of beginning: Thonco Soufo 4 Degreoo 36 Mkwtos 46 Secondo Wool 231.00 Feet Thonco North 72 Dogreoa 53 Mkwtos 20 Seconds Wsot 22585 Foot- Thonco Soufo 4 Degrees 36 Mkwtee 46 Seconds East 231.00 Foot To foo oontorlno ol State Road foonoo Soufo 72 Degrees 59 Mkwtos 20 Seconds East 22585 Foot along said oontertkw to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor State Road. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from foo dote of such sate, untooo determined aban­ doned in accordance wlfo MCLA 8003241a, in which case foo redemption period shal bo 30 days from foo date of ouch sate. Dated: Fetxuary 19, 2004 For more kriotmotion, ptease cal: FC H 248.583.1300 Trott 6 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank One. National Association, asTrostee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 480255822 Rte 8014063F01 Ptoaeo take notioo that on Monday, March 22, 2004, at 730 pjn. in Mo City of Hastings Cound Chambers, 201 E. Stalo Street, I testings. Ctty of Hastings Community Dovotopmsnt Deportment wB hold a pubic mooting regarding a posdbls grant request to the Mtohigan Natural Hssourcea Trust Fund tor foe Thomapple Riverwok interconnecting Tral System development project The purpose of foo pubic hearing to to discuss the potentid grant project, receive comments and poedbty take action to authorize submittal of a grant application. FC, IS ATTEMfenNG TO COLLECT A Defer • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 9, 2004, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. I 15,2004. Bony County, Mtohigan, and are doocrtbod ok Let vfotah case foo redompOon ported shtf to SO dope Doted: March 11,2004 FC R 248393.1306 TrottlTtott.P.C. Attorneys For MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING porato ond poGto of foo Stote of MtMgan 30400 Tbtegreph Rd Ste 200 Blnghom Famw, MtoNgw 480266822 Rte 9017537F01 i MftJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Data* hai. toon made in foo oondMons ol a mortgogo mode by Mtohooi D. MBar and 8a9yR.MGor, huobond and vrtte,ortginai mortgogorfs), to Root Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated January 25,1994, and recorded on Jonuvy 31,1994 in Uber 596 on Page 250, and MOlgnid by etod Mortgagee to Attentto MoRgy 6 investment Corporation, a Ftortdo CorporaSon ao aooignii by on assignment dotod Juno 2, 1996 recorded on July 24,1998 In Inotnjmont 1015822, in Bany county records, MtoNgan, on sftich mort­ gage foore is claimed to bo due at foo dote hereof foe sum of Twenty-One Thousand 8k Hundred Seven And 38H00 Dolare ($21,60738), inciudtog interest at 63% per annum. Under foo power of oate contained in sold mortgogo and foo statute in ouch core made and provided, notioo Is hereby gbon foot eaid mortgage wG bo torectooed by a oate of foe mortgaged premhoe, or some part ol foam, al pubic vondue, at foo Bany County Courthouse in Hootinge at 130 PM, on Apr! 15,2004. Said premieoe are ototeod in Ctty of Hoolnge, Barry County, MtoNgan, and are doocrtbod as: Lot 945 of foo C*y, tormorty VMogo of Hooangs, accord­ ing to foo recorded ptet fooreof. Bony County Rigiuterof Doodi. The redemption period shal bo 12 monfoo torn foo dato ot ouch oate, untooo dotorminod abandoned In accordance wkh MCLA 6003241a, In which caoe foe redemption period ohtt bo 30 days from foe date of such sate. Doted: Mwch 11.2U04 For more information, ptoaeo cal: FC C 248393.1301 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group inc. successor in Interoot by merger and/or name change to Atlantic Mortgage 6 Investment uorporanon. a Monoa uorporaoon 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 480256822 Rte 8016749F01 aww« �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11.2004 - Page 15 AL NOTICES SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETWIG OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWN8HW BOARD FEBRUARY 11,2004 AN Board Members present. Approved agenda. Mfrwtos al previous meeting and Treasurer's report accepted as printed. Renewed contract with Cemetery Sexion with $800.00 increase. Authorized $1,000 00 tor repairing cemetery headstones. Approved payment ot $2.000 00 to Vision 10. Resolution to set Board ol Review dates. Approved Craig Warren as probationary firefight­ er. _ Approved use ol Township Hal by Farm Bureau tor truck safety program. Approved resolution for refinancing cower bonds. Payment ot vouchors approved. Juno Doctor. Cleric Attested to by Robert Mack. Supervisor omwmj MORTGAGE SALE Default hao boon mode in the term and condF tton& of a certain mortgage made by Maria Gorodanaki, single, to Groot Lakes National Bank Mtehigan, wfih TCF Nationai Bank I successor in interest, Mortgagee, dated June 23, 1999, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on July 8, 1999, in Document Number 1032246. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ctefrneo to bo duo. at the dato of this notioo. for principal and interest, the sum of Sixty Six Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy Ono and 83/IX Dolors ($88,971.83) plus late charges of Ono Hundred Forty Six and 96/IX Dofiars ($146.98). No proceedings at law or in equity hove boon instituted to recover the debt secured by this mort­ gage, or any part thereof. Therefore, under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and pur­ suant to the statute of ths State of Mtahigan in ouch caoe mods and provided, notice is hereby given foot on April 22.2004. at 1 DO pm, Local Timo, said mortgage wifi be torectooed by a sate at pubic auc­ tion, to ths highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hastings. Barry County, MtoNgan (that being the buldtog where the Cfrcuit Court tor said County ie held). of the prsmiser doocrtbod in said mortgage, or oo much thereof as may bo hipsscary to pay foo amount duo, as afore­ said. on said mortgage, with ths interest thereon at 7.950% per annum and al legal coats, chargee and expenses, including attorney toes alowod by law, and ateo any sum or sums which may be paid by foe undersigned, nocoesary to protect Is interoat In foo promises. Said promises are situated in foo Township of Rutland. County of Barry, State of MtoNgan and doocrtbod as: Part of North 1/2 of foe Southwest 1/4 of the Soufooest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Rango 9 WoeL described as beginning at foo Soufooest comer of said North 1/2 of foe Southwest 1/4 of foo Southeast 1/4; foonoo North 200 toot along foo East line of cwd North 1/2 of foo Southwest 1/4 of foo Southeast 1/4; foonoo Wool 660 toot parallel with foo Soufo Ino of said North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of foe Soufooest 1/4; foonoo South 20G4aot pantitet teeate Eaot tewr foonoo East 680. toot along said Soufo Ino to foo point of beginning. Subject to the Rights of the p jbi»c over the Eastoriy Portion ot soid parcel as used tor roadway purpoeoa on Tanner Lake Road. Tax I D. No.: 0*01*02* 003-15. During the ONE YEAR immediately blowing the sate, foe property may bo redeemed, unteas determtnou aoanoonoo in accoroance wnn mu*. 600.3241(a). in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of t«o sate. Doted at Am Arbor, MtoNgan. January 26. 2004. Elizabeth A. Kader. LEGAL DEPARTMENT TCF National Bmk, Mor^ageo 401 East Liberty, Am Arbor, MtaNgm 48104-2298 (734) 78*6300 x 5499 ommm (2/26-3/25) MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made in foo conditions ot a mortgage made by: GARY L BOWSHER and JANICE L BOWSHER. H & W to THE HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated Moy 5, 2000, and recorded on .uno 28. 2000, In Instrument No. 1048040, Barry uourwy rwcorus, wemgan, ano moomoa oy loan modification agreement recorded October 20. 2000, aa Document No. 1050996, Barry County Records. and awigned by said mortgage to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by m assignment dated April 4. 2001, and recorded on May 3, 2001, in instrument No. 1059079, Barry County Records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage there la claimed to be duo at the date hereof the wjm o» NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($98,155.95). including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under foe power of eate contained In said mort­ gage and foo statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notioote hereby given that said mortgage wM bo torectooed by i sate of foo mortgaged promises, or come part of foom, at pubic vendue, at foo Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, al 1 DO o'clock p.m., on April 1, 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP of PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated In foo Township of PraktevBe. County of Berry. State ot MtoNgan, described as tofiows: A parcel of tend in foe Southeast 1/4 ot Section 4, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan. described as Beginning at foo Soufo 1/4 comer of said Section 4; thence North 09*57*32* West 329.94 toot along foo North-South 1/4 Ins, of sold Section 4; foonoo Soufo 88*33'49* East 311.11 toot; thence Soufo 01*05*38* East 329.97 toot to the Soufo fine of said Section; foonoo North 88*33'49* West 331.89 toot along section Ina to ths point of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement tor public highway purposes over foo Westerly 33 tost fooreof, tor Enztan Road and over foe Southerly 33 toot there­ of for Ford Rood. PARCEL ID: 406-012-004-005-25 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from foo dato of such sate untoas determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which caaa foo redemption period shal bo X days from foo date of such sate. Doted: March 1. 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Htes. MtoNgan 48334 -------- STATE OF MKHtGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-23932-DE Estate of Ricky P. Mathis. Date of Birth: September 13.1963. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decadent, Ricky P. Mathis, who lived at 2060 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan died January 7. 2004. Creditors of foe decedent are notified that all claims against foe estate w« be forever barred unless presented to Mary M. Mathis, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court SL. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and foe namedforoposed personal reprer'**Ha**ve within 4 months after foe date of pubficatk 4 this notice. Plunkett & Cooney, PC. WBtem A. Beiuzo, Jr. (P10668) 38605 Woodward. Suite 2000 Bloomfield HHs. Ml 48304 (248)901-4037 Miry m. Maims 2060 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHAWft TMa gate may ba readratod by tha foredooing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, tf any, ahaN be limit­ ed aotafy to tha return of tha bid amount ten­ dered st eate, piuo IntoraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joel Bridgman, a married man and Rachal S. Bridgman, a married woman husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, doted September 19, 2002, and recorded on December 18. 2002 in instrument 1093996, In Bany County Records. MtoNgan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be duo at foe date hereof foo sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two and 53/100 Dofiars ($90,172.53), including interest at 8 25% per annum. Under foo power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch caoe made and provktoc, notioo to hereby given that said mortgage will bo torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 1'2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 74 Rods and 493 Feet East of the Southwest comer of Section 31, Town 4 North, Rango 7 West tor a piece of beginning; foonoo North to foe Southerly odge of foe originaJ66 toot right-of-way ol foe CK&S Railway Company; thence Southwesterly along foo Southerly odge of said railway right-of-way to foe intersection of said Southerly edge of said railway with South line of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence East to foe piece of beginning, ateo a strip of tend 2T Foor in width being foo Soufooaaterty 29 Foot to foo origins 66 Foot right-of-way ot the CKAS Railway Company over and across foo Soufo 200 Foot of foo Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 4 Nmlh, Rango 7 West, except a strip of land com­ prising foo Northwesterly 10 Feet thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period Shafi bo 6 months from foo dato of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case foe redemption period shal bo X days from foo dote of ouch sate. Doted: February 26,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trod & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd. St 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte4014778F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredooure Sate TMB HRM K A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY Bff*OfMATION WE OBTAN WILL BE MED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia oate may ba MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in foo oorxfitions of a mortgage made by Jason Mood, a aargh man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 25,2001, and recorded on July 5,2001 in instrument 1062534, in Barry county records, MKngan, on wnten mongago mere ts ctaimea to oe duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine And 96/100 Dofiars ($99,3X 96). including interosl at 9.125% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wto bo foreclosed by a sate of foo mortgaged promises, or some port ol them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on March 25. 2004. Said premtoes are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 664 feet of the East 550 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, excepting therefrom a parcel of land situated in foe Southwest 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 3 North. Range 9 West described as tofiows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said section; thence East, along the East and West 1/4 fine 896 feet to lhe place of beginning; thence North 267 feet; thence East par­ allel with the East and West 1/4 fine 200 feet; thence Soufo 267 feet to the East and West 1/4 fine; thence West along said fine 200 teet to foe place of beginning. Together with and subject to mutual pri­ vate easement tor ingress, egress and pubfic utility purposes 66 feet wide 33 test each side of a Icenterine of said Section 25. distant East a 800 teet from foe West 1/4 post of said section 25; thence North 20 degrees. East 300 teet from the point of ending ol said described centorfine. The redemption period shal be 12 months from foe dale of such sate. Dated: February 19. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 246.593.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registrabon Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Rte 4014856F01 STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CALHOUN NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Aleen G. Brown Date of birth: May 14.1918. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Aleen G. Brown, who lived at 112 E. Hobbs Road, Delton. Michigan died February 17, 2004. Creditors of foe decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, trust and trustee will be forever barred unless presented to foe Co­ Trustees of the Ateer G. Brown Revocable Trust Agreement within 4 months after foe date of publi­ cation of this notice March 4,2004 Vandervoort, Christ & Rsher, P.C. Samuel D. Carpenter (P11642) 312 Fifth Third Bank Bldg Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)965-7000 Co-Trustee: Chris J. Brown Roger R. Brown 1X10 Jones Road Delton. Ml 49040 (3H1) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COUECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shal be fimrted aotefy to the return of lhe bid amount tendered at sate, plus MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Ir the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jasor Deabay and Jeanie Deabay, husband and wife original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Apri 2. 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instru ment 1102794, in Barry county records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at fos date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty And 16/100 Dollars ($65,1X.16) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under foe power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl ba toractoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoss or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouee in Heslinga at 1 DO PM, on Apri 8. 2004. Said premises are situatod in Village of Nashville Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribad aa Commencing at a point IX teat North of foe Northwest comer of Main Street and Kafiogg Streei tor a place of beginning, being on the East aide oi Main Street; thence North 43 teet more or tees to « strip of land purchased of Frank Price and wite 2C teat by 132 teat; thence East 110 teat more or teas to the afiey; thence South 43 teat more or teas thence Wes* 110 teet more or teas to foo piece <X beginning, ^aing on whal is known aa Kafiogg*! unrecorded ptai of the VMage of NaahvGe; atec commencing at a point 143 teat North of a poim whore the East fine of Main Street Intersects the North line of Kotogg Street in foo Village o’ NashvMo, lor a piaoo eMaginning: foaaoo North 2C feet; thence East 132 teat to foe center of an aley thence South 20 feat; thonco Wool 132 toot to foe place of beginning. i no rooempoon peooa snail do o montns rrorr tha dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. Ir wnicn case me rooempoon penoo snao do aj oayt from the dato of such sale. Dated: March 4, 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electrons Rogtetratior Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Ate f002865F02 NOTICE TO THE RESOENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that foo Bany County Planning Commteaion wW conduct a pfofic hearing tor foe following Spedal use Permits: Caaa Number 8*84004 Gordon A Virginia Hoywanl Location: 9650 Keller Rd., in Section 15 of Orangeville Twp. Piwpooa: Requesting a special use permit tor a dog kennel, in foo AR zoning dtetrict Case Number 8P-6-2004 Don 6 Loria Btair. Location: 1700 E. Ctovardate Rd., in Section 28 of Baltimore Twp. Purpose: Requesting a ■poctef use permit tor temporary supplemental family housing, in the A zoning district. Caoe Number SP-74004 Janice Oma. Location: 4526 S M46 Hwy., in Section 2 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a home occupation (i.e. craft business) in a detached actX33ory ouaomg, st mo a zoning atstnet Caae Number 8*8-2004 Jennette Kroger. Location: 353 N. Main St. in Section 16 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a homo occupation (i.e. barber shop), in foe A zoning district. MEETING DATE: March 22, 2004. TIME: 7D0 pjn. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings, Michigan Site inspections of the above doacribed proper­ ties wifi be completed by the Planning Commteaion members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal verbally or in writing wifi bo given the opportunity to bo hoard at foe above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to foe address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application^) is/aro availabte tor public inspection at foe Barry County Planning Office, 220 Waat State Street, Hastings, IBcMgan 49048 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Ptoase cafl the Planning Office al (269) 945­ 1290 for further information. The County of Bany wB provide necessary aux­ iliary aioc and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at foo mooting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tt«e County of Bany by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49056, (269) 945-1264. Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (3/11) STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-239294)E Estate of ROBERT V. FRANCE, Deceased Date of birth: 10-31-15. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert V. France, who lived al 179 Amasa Street, Woodland. Michigan died 12-03-03. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims the against estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Mark T. France, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both foo probate court at 220 Ytest Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namedforopoood personal representative within 4 months after foe date of publication of this notice. Dated: March 2. 2004 David L Smith (P20636) 133 Soufo Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte. Ml 48813 517-543-6401 MarkT France 8644 Barnum Road Woodland. Ml 48897 269-367-4669 oraow (3/4) STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23760-DE Estate of Betty Lou Settles Date of Birth: December 15. 1916 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Betty Lou Settles, who lived at 1722 North Broadway. Township of Hastings. Michigan died April 17.2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wifi bo forever barred unless presented to Mabel Settles, tormorty Mabel McCtoridn, named personal representative or pro­ posed personal representative, or to both foo pro­ bate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, and the namedforapoeod personal representative within 4 months after the dato of publication d this notice. March 4, 2004 Siegel, Hudson, Geo A Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3495 Mabel Settles, tormorty Mabel McOurkin 310 Soufo Hanover Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-4025 (3/11) STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTKE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 2004-23900-DE Estate of Mary E. Payne. Date of birth: March 8. 1909. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Mwy E. Payne, who lived at 1314 North Boltwood. Hastings. Michigan died January 7.2004. Cretfitors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate w# bo forever barred unteas presented to Lola T. Roush. named person­ al representative or propoood personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 220 Weal Court Street Hastings. Ml 49056 and foe named/propoood personal representative within 4 months after foe date of publication of this notice. March 5,2004 Stegol, Hudson, Gao & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) X7 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49068 (269)945-3495 LoteT Roush 421 Soufo Washington Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 945-5152 «»« (3/11) STATE OF MKMGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLKATKN OF NOTKE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST ESTATE weceoeni t-rances wiixinson r*entecosi. a/k/a Acs F. Pentecost Social Security: *368-016285. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Ada Frances Wilkinson Pentecost, a/k/a Ada F. Pentecoat who lived at 326 Wool Court Street. Hastings, Michigan dted January 27.2004. There is no probate estate. Creditors of foe decedent are notified that al claims against the Ada F. Pentecost Trost Agreement dated August X, 1996, wifi bo forever barred unless presented to: Joyce L Standtoh, foo named Successor Trustee within 4 months after foo date of publication of this notice. March 8,2004 MMer, Canlteid. Paddock and Stone John G. VanSlamtxouck (P32968) 444 West Mfchigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 269-383-5829 Joyce L. Standish 12113 Highvtew Shores Vicksburg, Ml 49097 26*64*4159 am»u4 (3/11) STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTKE TO CREDITORS Deoottents Estate RLE NO. 2004-23K7-DE Estate of Date J. Laraboe. Date of Bfrth: July 12. 1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tha decadent Dote J. Laraboe, who lived at 1100 Larabao Lake, Hope Township. Mkfoigan dted January 10.2004. Creditors of the decadent are notified foot al claims against the estate will bo forever barred untoas presented to Ronald J. Laraboe, nomad per­ sonal repreoontativo or propoood personal repre­ sentative, or to both foe probate court at 206 West Court Street Hastings and the namodforopoood personal representative within 4 months after foe date of pubication of thto notice. March 9, 2004 Stegol, Huttoon, Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) 607 North Broadway Hartings, Ml 49058 (209)945-3495 Ronald J . Laraboe 7000 Cedar Crook Road Deton, Ml 49046 (269)945-9376 °«W7’ (3/11) MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt cofiector attempting to cofiect a debt and any information obtained wl bo used tor that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage matte by Eric PhMpa end Jsnator Phlfifoi. husband and-wtie. to Rret Nationai Bank of America, dated January 15. 2002 and recorded on January 24, 2002 in Document No. 1073555, Barry County Records. The mortgage hokter has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $31381.17. The mortgage wfl bo torectooed by a sate of foo property, rt pubic auction to foe highest bidder, on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 130 p.m. local time, at the main entrance to Courthouee, Hastings, Mfchigan. The property wB bo sold to pay foo amount than duo on foe mortgage, together with interest at 123 percent, torectooure coots, attorney fees, and atoo any taxes and insurance that the mortgage hokter pays before the sate. The property is located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and is deoerfood in foo mortgage as: Lot X, Block H, Pleasant Shores, accordfrig to foe recorded plat fooreof In Uber 3 of Ptats, on Pago 59, including a 1986 Champion MoMe Homo (Serial #5464042462). The redemption period wN bo six months from foe dato of sate, but I foo property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. foo redemption period wffl boX days. Dote: February 13, 2004 Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage hokter P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, Ml 48826 517-337-1617 (3/11) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2004 WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 10115 S. NORRIS RD., DELTON. MICHIGAN 49046, ON THE FOL­ LOWING DATES: TUESDAY, MARCH 2 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 9 OJn. MONDAY, MARCH 8 - APPEAL HEARING - *12 a.m. & 2-5 pzn. FRIDAY, MARCH 12 - APPEAL HEARING - * 12 a m. 4 6-9 p.m. THURSDAY. MARCH 25-APPEAL HEARING-1-4 pm. 4*9 p m. PLEASE CALL OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT TIME, 26*623-2664 THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AS MANY DAYS MORE AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO HEAR QUESTIONS, PROTESTS. AND TO EQUALIZE THE 2004 ASSESSMENTS WRITTEN PROTESTS MAY BE SENT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS BY MARCH 24. 2004 AGRKULTl T.AL.................... 46.04% ................... 1.0660 COMMERCIAL........................ 27.68% ...................1.6064 INDUSTRIAL...........................49.89% ....................1.02X RESIDENTIAL........................ 4729% .................... 1.057X PERSONAL............................. 3030...................... 1.00 UPON 5-DAY NOTICE TO THE SUPERVISOR THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECES­ SARY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE BOARD OF REVIEW. MARK A. DOSTER, SUPERVISOR PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 26*623-2664 O9S28S0O �Pago 16 - Thursday. March 11. 2004 — Tha Hastings Banner Snowmobile death proceedings delayed Kim Walton (right) and her friend Darryl Tietz look over the damage done to the bam by the high winds last Friday. High winds level area barn under construction A barn under construction was blown over by high winds last Friday. The bam was on Kim Walton’s Shady Rock Fanns on Center Road just e»jst of Charlton Park Road. A neighbor said he beard hoped to be able to use it by the end of April for her 18 horses and for hay storage. It will now probably be July before she can move the livestock in.The hones are Suffolk Punch, a rare breed of draft hones, and it crash. The bam was being built by a local con­ tractor and was about half finished. It was 24 by 60 feet with a hay loft. Walton said she had Appaloosa. There were no injuries to people or horses and the building was insured. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FOR SALE: 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $27,000. Call 269-838 7635. GREENSCAPE LAWN CARE providing a full line of services. Lawn fertiliza­ tion A weed control tree A shrub spray programs. Merit HOSPITAL BED, dual con­ grub control aeration, sni­ trol electric, like new, der spray programs for me (517)852-9402 or 269-838 house. Fully licensed A in­ sured. Call toll free 877-816­ 9253. 4763 or visit our web site GreenscapeLawnCare.com _ to learn more about our ANTIQUE SHOW MARCH company A request a free 13 A MARCH 14. BARRY quote. COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO CENTER. LARGE JOHN DEERE 2240: VARIETY OF ANTIQUES JUST NORTH OF HAST­ 4500hrs. Turf tires, $5,000 INGS ON M-37. SAT obo. Must sell call (269)948 10AM-6PM, SUN 10AM- 4190. 4PM, $230 ADMISSION. CMS LAWN CARE: Spring/ Fall cleanup, bonus for new contracts. Handicap/Senior Gtizen's discount If you think you can't afford a lawn service, you haven't called CNS Lawncare, (269)628 2518. FOR SALE* 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)9484190. HOME FOR RENT: Coun­ try lot 2 bedroom/I bath, stone fireplace, family room, basement 2 car attached ga­ rage, $575/mo + utilities. Se­ curity deposit required. (517)852-1514 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K. very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. CaD (269)2089223. FOR SALE 3CT Class A mo­ torhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $27,000. Call 269-838 7635. CITY DRIVER: to $35,000/ yr. ♦ benefits! Local route. (Beverage Co.) No special li­ censes needed! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/ CONSTRUCTION LA­ BORERS: to $20/hr * bene­ fits. Permanent Entry/skil­ led many (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. HOSPITAL CLERICAL/ REGISTRATION: to $14/ hr. + benefits. Many needed! Basic office duties! ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. MAINTENANCE/SUPERVISOR: to $1632/hr + bene­ fits! (Growing co.) Skilled trades. Need ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. YOUTH WORKER/ TEACHER AIDES: salary * benefits! Non / degreed! Many available! Permanent! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FREE 31" TELEVISION de­ livered with your new home from Four Seasons Factory Outlet. See Deb or Nancy to­ day! 1-877-738-1090 MOBILE HOME TRADE IN SALE get an extra 10% of the cash value of your present home, when you trade in, 1-877-738-1090. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. CALL NEIGHBORHOOD TAX to cure the tax time blues. Relax and let us pick­ up A deliver. 1040 returns with FREE E-file A State re­ turns. RAL, Rapid refunds. 269-8180401. www,neighbo­ rhood tax.com DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173 DR. DRYWALL: high quali­ ty, reasonable rates, 20yrs. (269)7584184 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948 8508. 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280 MANCELONA: 5 beautiful remote acres, both wooded and open. Short drive to state land. Ideal hunting and camping base or potential home site. Driveway and cleared site, electric, $26,900, $500 down, $330/month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 8089683118. by Susan Temere Staff Writer Charges against the Wayland man accused of second-degree murder in the snowmobile accident that killed 17-year-old Jamie Reurink Jan. 27, have been delayed a few weeks to allow his attorney time to respond to the prosecutor's brief. Cory Schut. 24, was the driver ot a truck with a snowplow that struck Reurink on Bass Road in Thomapple Township and dragged her for a quarter of a mile. District Judge Gary Holman will decide if Schut will stand trial on charges of seconddegree murder, operating a vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended causing death and failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment or death. The prosecution argued in Barry County District Court Friday that Schut acted with malice, an element that must be proved in the homicide murder charge, because Schut failed to brake, use his horn (in the 50 feet he had the opportunity to see the snowmobiler). and, after the collision, he continued to drive. “Even when he removed the body from the plow, Schut didn't look at the victim close enough to know if it was a man or woman and just left her in the snow," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tom Evans. “By failing to apply his brakes and continuing to drive, disrespectfully dragging the body, shows malice. It wasn't an intentional killing, but he acted in a willful disregard because he could cause death by not stopping or trying to stop. And he didn’t try to dodge her or go around her by driving off to the side of the road as the first witness (Tara Mazcott) said. Marcott, a snowmobile companion with Reurink. said she watched Reurink stop and then cross one lane of traffic. She was hit in the next lane. Marcott testified the driver did­ n’t stop, use the bom or slow down. Evans contends since Schut had 50 feet before impact, he should have slowed down EXPERIENCED HOME HEALTH CARE WORK­ ERS, accepting new clients. Housecleaning, meal prep, transportation, shopping A personal care available, all shifts, 7 days a week, call (517)852-0419. //- ing with the five-year felony. At the preliminary exam Friday, when defense attorneys asked the court for time to ure to stop at scene of accident resulting in serious impairment or death, a five-year felony. Holman said to the prosecution, “I thought the prosecution would know what the charges would be. Figure out what you want to charge.” But then the judge said he was stick­ rebut a brief by the prosecutor. Holman also allowed the prosecutor seven days to respond to the defense brief. The purpose of Friday's exam was to determine if probable cause exists to bind Schut over to circuit court to proceed with the prosecution. Delton woman killed In M-43 crash BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old woman from the Delton area died as a result of her injuries from a two-car crash on M43 Highway south near Fiona Road Sunday afternoon, March 7. Brenda P. Stevens was a passenger in a southbound pickup truck that was struck head on by a northbound van. which crossed the center line. The driver of the pickup, Kenneth Stevens, 55, of Delton, was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel and released. The driver of the van, Ryan D. Brackett, 25, from the Delton area, was transported to Pennock Hospital with serious injuries. His passenger, Richie D. Blayne, also 25 and from the Delton area, was transported to Borgess Hospital for treatment of injuries. Kenneth Stevens was the only person wearing a seat belt Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. Local man held in domestic assault HAS TINGS — A 22-year-old Hastings man was arrested on charges of domestic assault after he allegedly grabbed his ttirifriend by the throat and arm and bit her hand Feb. 28. The 20-year-old victim called her stepfather, who brought her to the police department to file a report The incident occurred after the suspect learned the victim ordered concert tickets, with which he disagreed. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident and Reurink's injuries would not have been as severe. He said there’s no evidence Schut made any attempts to stop the vehicle. And since blood-test results found no alco­ hol or drugs in Schut’s system, the chief pros­ ecutor contends that Schut acted sober, not impaired, in a wanton disregard that his actions would cause death or great bodily harm. Assistant Prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said, “Schut put the victim’s life over his get­ ting caught driving without a license. He knew he was involved in a collision and he failed to stop at the acene and continued to drive." Dr. Joyce Dejoqp. medical director of forensics at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, performed the autopsy and established that Reurink died within two seconds from multi­ ple blunt force injuries to the head upon the initial impact. “The dragging had nothing to do with it (her death)," Dejong said. “She would have died anyway. It was the initial impact from the collision instead of dragging that caused death.” In the defense’s closing argument, attorney Terry Tobias said, "If Schut had a license, the accident still would have occurred." "This is not a murder case," Tobias said. “To have murder you need to establish intent to kill or do great bodily harm. The collision was inevitable." When Schut turned himself in to troopers about 45 minutes after the collision. Michigan State Trooper Michael Behrendt of the Hastings Post said Schut was visibly upset and looked like he’d been weeping recently. "He (Schut) said, ‘I did iL I’m the one.’" Behrendt said. "When I asked him if he was the driver involved in hitting the snowmo­ bile, he started crying." Behrendt said Schut said "he panicked because he didn’t have a license because it was revoked." Schut’s driver’s license had been revoked due to repeated alcohol and drug convictions. Then the trooper said Schut asked him, "Is he alive." The trooper said the question indi­ cated that Schut didn’t check the victim’s condition, which would have informed Schut Man cited for letting dogs running loose HASTINGS — A 31-year-old man on South Hayes Street was died for allowing his dogs to run loose Feb. 28. Officers located two large dogs chasing children in the area of Dibble and Hubble streets. Though animal control officers assisted police in the chase, the dogs fled the area. Police contacted the owner, who had been warned previously after one of the dogs knocked over a small child. Electrical generators reported stolen BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are still investigating the overnight theft of several electrical generaton from a residence Feb. 24; They are described as two Dayton 42217 3100 watt generators, one Buffalo 1000 wan generator and one Coleman 3500 wan generator. Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 9484803 or Silent Observer at 1-8OO-31O-9O31. Booze lands Coldwater woman In jail IRVING TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old woman from Coldwater was arrested last Wednesday, March 3, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a third offense (felony), and unlawfully driving away an automobile. Marece Hutchinson was assisted by a pasaerby after her vehicle landed in a ditch oo Wing Road near Wood School Road, said Michigan Stale Pol ice from the Hastings Post. The helpful citizen sal Hutchinson in his vehicle because be was concerned that she might fall or be struck by another vehicle due to her intoxicated stale. As he was standing outside his vehicle waiting for a trooper and tow truck to arrive, he observed the woman drive off in his vehicle, police said. He then obtained a ride from another passerby and followed her. They eventually were able to stop her after a minor collision, but Hutchinson would not exit the vehicle. So the owner smashed the driver's side window to access the vehicle and take his keys, police said. . Initial Mood alcohol results indicate that Hutchinson was more than three times the legal limit, they said. Teen, 13, nabbed for pot possession HASTINGS — Charges are pending against a 13-year-old found in possession of marijuana in school last Wednesday. March 3. After Hastings School liaison officer Cliff Morse conducted an investigation, two 13. year-old students were found in possession of marijuana, cigarettes and smoking devices. The complaint is at the prosecutor's office for review. White SUV sought In hit-and-run complaint HASTINGS — A hit and run accident last Wednesday night, March 3, in the 800 the victim was a female. When the charges were amended to include the homicide, the judge discovered at block of East Bond Street is under investigation. Neighbors heard a crash and saw a small white SUV leaving the scene after it struck a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm parked in the street, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the the preliminary exam an error the prosecutor Hastings Police Department. Keep your friends and CAREGIVER FOR ELDER­ LY: help at home, doctor ap­ pointments, running er­ rands, (269)9481975. made by changing the original charge for failure to stop at scene of accident resulting in death, a 15-year maximum felony, to fail­ relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call US at.. 269-945-9554 Two charged in burglary of Arby's HASTINGS — Two 22-year-old Hastings residents were charged with breaking and entering, safe breaking and conspiracy to commit the breaking and entering at Arby’s Restaurant on West State Street Wednesday, March 3. Amy Bustancc. a former employee, enlisted the aid of current employee Stanley Wilkins by having him leave a door unlocked. Bustancc entered the building after Arby’s closed and took an undisclosed amount of cash and gift certificates from the safe. A witness apparently saw one of the suspects with stolen money and called police at 2:13 a.m. Both suspects were lodged at the Barry County Jail. A pre-exam is scheduled for March 17. II LOAN ORIGINATOR: Michigan Home Finance is looking for 2 experienced Mortgage Loan Originators. Minimum lyr experience re­ quired. Great opportunity with a growing local lender. Please call Bob or Chase at 269-945-6280. FOR SALE 30' Gass A mo­ torhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $27,000. Call 269-838 7635. The March 23, 2004, regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan. Freeport United Brethren Church FRIDAY, March 12, 2004 5-7 p.m. Imeal includes home made plel • Fr« wtf offrrin, to keb "«r kkB to <k«rck �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 2004 - Page 17 County’s new master plan ahead of schedule by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night met with consultants from Williams and Works to assess information gathered to date and to set the course of work over the next few weeks toward creating a new master plan. Consultant Jay Kilpatric. assisted by Lukas Hill and Briar. Wegener, represented Williams and Works, hired to help the Planning Commission to create a plan that will guide future development and growth in the communi­ ty The county appointed an advisory committee made up of citizens, planning commissioners and various public officials to direct the process and plan recommendations. The consultants and commissioners met with participants at four advisory committee meetings. Around 120 peo­ ple took part in the futuring workshops at four different locations in January and February. The objective was to develop a general consensus about current trends. Kilpatric said the process was about a week ahead of schedule. A futuring report by the firm summarized the work done by the workshop committees, which identified about 240 opportunities and 90 threats. "Given what we got... in content. I think we got a nice broad cross section of opinion." Kilpatric said. he indicated he thought these categories could become the topics for focus groups which would further identify issues and opinions most repre­ sentative of the community . Brian Wegener said verbatim comments by participants were synthesized into categories by the consultants. The issues raised resulted in about six groupings hoped to articulate lhe val­ ues of community residents. Several issues raised in discussion were deemed not appropriate for county planning, but fell under other governmental jurisdictions, such as the MDOT or the Drain Commission. The county already has committees working on planning around some topics, such as a Highway Corridor Committee, an Economic Development Committee. a Parks and Recreation Committee, and more. Their previous work needs to be incorporated into the County Master Planning process. The Barry County Road Commission, although an independent agency also needs to be involved in the planning process. Top issue rankings by committee members were considered They ranked most important opportunities as: • Protection of farmland. • Preservation of open space, • Conserving water features and resources. They identified threats as: • Loss of farmland and open space • Lack of infrastructure planning and develop­ ment. including roadways and sanitary sewers. • Fragmented government, and isolated deci­ sion making. The summary identified six groupings: • Code enforcement and municipal communi­ cation. • Water and Sewer Improvements • Growth Centers and Hamlets • Economic Development • Traffic and infrastructure • Steps for Rural Quality Preservation • Waler Quality and lhe Environment (The seventh topic was added after lhe March 8 dis­ cussion). Some advisory committee members said they thought the groupings successfully too»: in all the issues raised, and others questioned whether the synthesis actually did a complete job of identify­ ing some very critical county issues. Some questioned how the summary related lo lhe advisory group topic areas, which Kilpatric answered. They had looked "for common themes as opposed to explicit items' in the information gathered. Unfortunately. sor«. of me content or intent of comments get lost, but other items clearly emerge as a consensus view, and the order has nothing to do with ranking, he said. Others represent consensus opinion, but reflect policy questions, and require having stakeholders in those issues come to talk about them. Kilpatric linked the threat of isolated decision making with issues of governmental fragmenta­ tion and "code enforcement and municipal com­ munication." He said. "The community is divided into 16 townships, five of which have their own plan­ ning and zoning, and 11 don't. A city that has its own and villages, but they all function as a unit. Sometimes there is good communication between them and sometimes there isn't." He said, another topic, utilities, also related to water quality and growth "Next to zoning, your sewers are your next best tool to control growth, if you want to use it." He reasoned. "Our lake water quality may be See MASTER PLAN, pg. 18 IB NEW Hdwrt T Old Farm Village (M-37 South of Middleville. 3.5 mile*. We« on Quail Dr 1 “THE WILLOW" SUM* 1414 OxBow Dr. • 1.049 sq. ft. 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N you are in the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Loren Vanportfleet . a single man to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 26. 2003 and recorded October 2, 2003 in Document Number 1114809 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($220,400 00) including interest 9.35% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice i* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM. On Thursday. April 8, 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 22 of Thomapple Riverside Plat. According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 55 Commonly known as 7601 Bournan Dr, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: .February 24, 2004 Argent Mortgage Company. LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo A Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Exl 129 Our File No: 04-21646 Pub: 3/4-4/1 0K2M>» THIS RRM IS A Df.BT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE CT A DEBT ANY INFOR MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Lomas and Abby L. Lomas, a married couple, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 13, 2002 and recorded October 7. 2002 m Instrument Number 1088848, Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two and 66/100 Dollars ($104,002.66) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan al 1 DO p.m. on April 16, 2004 The premises are located In the Qty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. Block 2. Kenfieid's 2nd Addition to the City of Hastings, recording to the plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1, Page 37 of Plats. Bany County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the dale ot the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any, are limited sote+y to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: March 11. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ae No. 214.1092 Pub: 3/11-4/8 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Ulley and Christine Lilley, husband and wife. to Crtrfinanaal Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc., mortgagee, dated September 30. 2000 and recorded October 27. 2000 in Instrument Number 1051255. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 14/100 Dollars ($38,787.14) including interest at the rate ol 11.59% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on April 1.2004. The premises are located in the Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of block 9 of Samuel Roush's addition to the Village of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in fiber 1 of plats on page 23 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: February 26. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citrfinancial Mortgage Company f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc. . As Mortgagee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite Nc 201 1767 Pub 2/26 - 3/25 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on December 11. 1998 by Rebecca Columbia, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan bank­ ing corporation, as Mortgagee The Mortgagee was recorded on December 22. 1998 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, as Document Number 1022705. At the dale of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 50/100 Dollars ($25,447.50). No suit o pro­ ceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate contained in the Mortgage has become opera­ tive by reason of such default. On Thursday, March18, 2004. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056. which is the place for holding mortgage sates for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts ol due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the prop­ erty located in the Township of Castleton. Bany County. Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Commencing 698 feet East from North 1/4 post. Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence South to Mill Pond, thence Northeasterly along the Mill Pond to a point where the highway and Mill Pond inter­ sect, thence West to place of beginning. PP NO 08-52-002-000-445-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shal be one (1) month from the date of sate. Dated: February 10. 2004 MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMISKEY, P.LC. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Steven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave . NW. Suite 800 P.O. Box 306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0306 616-831-1700 (3/11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FORM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall ba limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mitchell E. Glenn, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 23,2002, and recorded on June 6. 2002 in instrument 1081777. in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five And 36/100 Dollars ($123,425.36). including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al 1 DO PM on April 1.2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 393 feet of the West 280 teet of the East 430 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 60.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: February 26. 2004 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. 30400 Telegraph Road Ste. 200 Btogham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite A015715F01 (3/18) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE DefauIt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradty J. Warner, a single man, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated July 22. 2002 and recorded August 13,2002 to Instrument Number 1085506, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 97/100 Dollars ($151,750.97) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that lhe mortgage will be foreclosed by a saw of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on April 1. 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Leach Lake Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 66 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: February 26. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.1077 PUB: 2/26-3/25 Notice Of Mortgage Forodoeure Sato THB RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shal be NmNed solely to the rehim of the bid amount tendered st sole, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Evans and Laura A. Evans, husband and wile, original mortgagors), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 21. 1999, ard recorded on April 27.1999 to instrument 1028719, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending. Inc. as assignee by an estgniesal rites if Upto 01. 1999 recorded on Juno 14,1999 In instrument 1031059, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty And 54/100 Dolare ($116,480.54), including interest al 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on March 25. 2004. Said premises are situated to Township ol Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 5 acres of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such Mie. Dated: February 19, 2004 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA, suc­ cessor to interest to Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite I013752F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forecloaure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MNJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato meybo readnsted by the foreclosing mortgagee. In chat event, your damages, N any, shell be limited eototy to tha return of the bld amount tendered at aato. ptua IntoreaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the auditions of a mortgage made by Jamie L. Ulrich, a single man and Rachel A. Stonehouse, stogie woman, original mortgagor(s), to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 23. 1999. and recorded on July 29.1999 to instrument 1033170, and assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001 recorded on September 10, 2001 in instrument 1066215, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred TwentyNine And 49/100 Dollars ($56,229.49). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 1.2004. Said premises are situated to Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 44 feet of * j South 40 feet of Lot 16 of Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plals on Page 10. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: February 26. 2004 For more information, please call: FC M 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. Default having bean made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated December 2.1996. and record­ ed to the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 30. 1996. to Uber 681, Page(s) 989, et. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to oe due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $77,557.93. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ot sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on April 15. 2004 at 1 DO p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse to the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court lor the County ot Barry, there wilt be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose ol sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Serving Corporation), does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described to said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 9 West; thence North 89 Degrees 56* 32* West 348.48 feet along the East and West 1/4 kne of Section 19; thence North 00 Degrees 16-53" East 250.00; thence South 89 Degrees 56*32* East 348.48 feel to the East line of Section 19; thence South 00 Degrees 16*53" West 250.00 teet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated February 27. 2004 (4/1) Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *006622F02 okmm �Psge 18 - Thursday. March 11, 2004 - The Hastings Banner MASTER PLAN, continued from page 17 threatened by failing septic systems." Growth centers deal with concerns about sprawl and low density. "We can promote giowth in concentrated areas, and we're less likely to see low density sprawl patients." Kilpatric said thought could be given not only to downtown Hastings, or Middleville, but also to smaller units such as Delton or Woodland Improving downtowns help foster growth around those areas, where utilities arc How much growth is wanted in a rural county is still to be determined, he said. This topic relates to economic development. How much driving to get to services leads to another related issue, traffic and infrastructure. Tom Guthrie commented that farmland preservation was not well represented under a topic titled “Steps for Rural Quality Preservation.** Kilpatric said he thought that group would still cover farmland preservation and agriculture. He said it might come up in the economic focus group as well. Ken Komheiser said these topics were stan­ dard He asked the consultant. "How arc you going to represent people" from the community in the process, who say "We want lo basically stay lhe way we are?" He asked. "Who is it that will come to this water and sewer meeting? How are you going to invite them? ...to get to their point of view from these focus group topics? Each topic would address the issues by invit­ ing people who can represent that topic, to be nominated by those in the advisory committee. Kilpatric explained. The people involved in the futuring workshops are to identify and nominate members which would represent another layer of discussion hoped to represent the opinions of the community at large, "to get all the issues on the table " The focus groups would include stakeholders who may have expertise ir. various fields, such as about development, or farm issues or waler qual­ ity. for instance. The groups would also include people less active in public issues, but who rep­ resent the public view on these issues. The focus group discussions will be facilitated by the con­ sultants and staff. "What comes back out of this input is some pretty explicit kinds of suggestions about where we should go in that area." Kilpatric said. George Cullers asked about a survey which may be done in lhe coming weeks. Komheiser said if discussion results were seen by the advisory group or consultants as not ade­ quate. then a survey should be done. He said based on lhe information already gathered. "This is what lhe community is telling you. How are you going to get those focus groups to concen­ trate how to implement what the community wants?" Kilpatnc said a survey is more useful follow­ ing the focus group process, in order to create a manageable and accurate survey instrument, both because of the expense, and because of the typical response if survey questions are too long, complex or loo many. Kilpatric explained the survey would verify the findings of lhe focus groups. A survey is aimed at from 10 percent to 25 or 30 percent of the population, and the greater lhe number the greater the expense. Komheiser suggested that in his previous sur­ vey experience, people indicated they waited things to stay the way they are. although they ignored their own impact on the environment where they had moved. "Our challenge is how arc we going lo imple­ ment that?" He said both the focus group results and the survey reflect what people want, but often what is wanted doesn't accurately reflect understand­ ing of lhe solutions, or how to implement them. Komheiser said survey questions need to reflect this early on. such as “will we pay for Preservation of Development Rights? (PDR.)“ People need to realize there is a price tn be paid for what they want, when answering the questions. Komheiser stressed. "The focus group won't have to vote for PDR. Il's going lo be the community at large. Maybe finding out how far the community is willing lo go. to put their money where their wishes arc. might be a good part of lhe process." He said the land use plan should be realistic about how to implement what people want. Commissioner Bill Stough said the commis­ sion would want to develop public policy that is reflective of the public view. Aspects of survey questions, how they are designed to reflect real opinions, and how to edu­ cate those questioned, lo get informed accurate results were discussed. Kilpatric said this is dif­ ficult. People often arc ignorant of solutions, and reflect feelings about how important an issue is for them, he said. Planning Commissioner Jan McKeough ques­ tioned the correlation between the advisory group topics and those narrowed down to six focus groups. Commissioner Jim Alden agreed, but linked some overlapping issues to lhe focus group top­ ics. Some advisory members thought the topic of public utilities would not address completely many other aspects of protecting water quality. McKeough said in other surveys, environmental planning was seen as a primary County issue. She said planning for lakes, recharge areas, and surface water were major concerns. Commissioner Michael Barney suggested subsurface water resources also were important. This led to creating the seventh topic and focus group. Waler Quality and the Environment. HOT O COOL 2004 Pontiac Bonneville Premier Edition Wheels OCDeals! Chrome Wheels. Sun Roof. Leather. White Gold Tri-Coat Paint was $33,675 The All New 2004 Pontiac GTO is here! Now Rebate $28,24433 2004 Grand Prix GTP TO CHOOSE < FROM! J 5th Annual March Madness! 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EXCELLENT CONOmON REDUCED! $25,995 02 CHEVY CREW CAB DURAMAX LT 4X4 LONGBOx HEATED SEATS CD UKE NEW SAVE $17 000 FROM NEW $31,888 Another advisory member said the committee has an important task in their hands "It is going to be up to us that we offer names of a diverse iroup of people for each one of these focus groups." The selection of focus group members will take place after more discussion and planning by the Advisory Committee It is not to be opened to the public at this stage, as the process is designed to result in a representative population on the focus groups DOLLAR, continued from page 9-----------------Wes Knollenberg said lhe sign should con­ form to surrounding signage. The variance for 64 shared spaces was accept­ ed after much discussion. Side setbacks were within normal limits. Commissioners could not count a total of 64 parking spaces, but that many must be on the site to be approved. Brundage bought the laundro­ mat in 1979, so it is grandfathered in for 21 spaces, and 44 additional spaces for the shared parking were to be added around the Dollar Ge.ieral. Brundage said the laundromat only needed 21 spaces, and the store needed only 30. for an average 15 customers per hour, for a total still less than the amount planned, ample enough for extremely busy times. Milkes said no ocher loca­ tion in the state had ever required more than the corporate formula for 30 parking spots. He said he would set up a cross-parking ease­ ment for both businesses, if one was sold, though Commissioner Jim Alden cautioned one may not grant an easement to one's self. Brundage also promised to add parking if need­ ed in the future. When Commissioner Jan McKeough ques­ tioned the coffee shop, which could mean a changed use. Brundage said the laundry always had free coffee, candy and prepackaged snacks, but the difference was that now they were charg­ ing for the coffee, attempting to compensate for a drop in business at the laundry, occurring since the availability of sewer and water service to the community. He had invested in an expresso machine and obtained permission from the Health Department, he said, hoping to improve laundry traffic. Muffins and Danish rolls were added. The venture has not been very profitable, he said. The car wash at the north subsidizes the laun­ dromat, he said. The possibility of converting the building to another use in the future was raised. Brundage said be would not want to tear the building down if the laundry failed, but would add to the park­ ing area from space in the rear, if that need arose. A loading space seemed to conflict with a dumpster space, commissioners noted. Milkes explained the space is adequate for the Dollar General chain needs. Their trucks would back in next to the door at the back. Merchandise is rolled off trucks to the door and unloaded as stock directly onto the shelves, without being stored. Slie also said the Dollar General chain prefers parking in the front near the door, and having two public entrances is too high mainte­ nance. Alden said the available parking was about 1/5 of the what ordinance code calls for. He pointed out the ordinance minimum is set for any possible use, which could exceed the partic­ ular needs of the use it was initially designed for. Commissioner Bill Stough made a com­ pelling argument for more flexibility, arguing tha! requiring more paved parking space than really needed contributes to stormwater prob­ lems. and cuts into the potential landscaping space at the same time. He said actually, a con­ servative approach is more responsible than requiring all businesses conform to the greatest possible need. He also cited an example in Holland of shared public parking, which worked very effectively. Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan also said he would like to protea greenspace and trees, versus creating the runoff caused by extra paving. This perspective could be incorporated into a new master plan philosophy. Morgan said he would like to keep three large trees on the property, and would not like to see them displaced by a sign. Brundage initially thought it would be placed in front of the Dollar General store. Brundage agreed to try to keep lhe trees. He said he would be willing to combine the laundry and dollar store on one sign. Milkes said the trademark sign is what the company wants if they pay for it, though the size, height, etc., can vary. Brundage said be would try to find a way for Dollar General to conform to the streetscape concept that Denon agrees on. Brundage said he liked a landscaping study by MSU, which suggested practical and simple changes which were stunning and could make a great difference to a site or to a downtown area. This included saving trees, he said. Stough said he had seen the study. He sug­ gested sending a letter to the Delton downtown association, or meeting with them to get an idea of how to complement their plans. Brundage said he depends upon lhe good will of the community and would try to cooperate in any way he could. Another scheduled request by Brundage for the Hickory Pointe PUD was postponed due to the Planning Commissioners needing more time to review the background covered in the min­ utes. and not enough time for all the scheduled items on the agenda. The matter is expected to be discussed on Monday evening, March 22. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-03-18.pdf ce255b501e2bc698c459f5a8b834fad8 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 3?^" '•CS‘,'«058.M93 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. March 18, 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 12 PRICE 50C > Rutland defendant again in Algonquin Lake lawsuit by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Rutland Township has received a summons as one of many defendants in a lawsuit involving residents in the Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, reported Township Attorney Jim Porter at the March 10 b card Edward Elsner New Delton Library head ‘progressive’ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Grayling resident, who is writing a book about running a small public library, will soon fill the vacant director's position at the Delton District Library. Edward Elsner has been named to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Jane Leavitt, who now works at Willard Library in Battle Creek. See UBRARIAN, pg. 2 meeting. The lawsuit, involving the Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, focus*,- on the use and rights of the Parkways A. B, C ur D. The township also is currently involved as a third party defendant in another lawsuit involving several Algonquin Estates Plat res­ idents that sets out to determine the proper use of a park in the plat and whether owners are permitted to install a dock or permanently moor boats there, in relation to the language used in the creation of the plat. In both lawsuits, the township was brought in under the Land Division Act. which has certain municipal agencies being required to be included under law. Porter emphasized that in both cases the township wants to protect its ordinances and is not taking sides due to the fact it has resi­ dents on both sides of the issues. Township Supervisor Jim Carr agreed, and and as for the focus for the township, he said. "We need to do what is best for the township as a whole.” There was a request sent to the township involvng resident' V) lU Algonquin North Shore Subdivision for a zoning violation, but the township saw it as a civil matter and not a zoning issue. In the response, addressed to Gregory and Bonnie Thompson from Rutland Township, the township stated “With regards to the dock that was constructed for multiple, single fam­ ily residential use. we do believe that this is an allowable accessory use in the R-2 district, as it is not private park and is conferred ben­ efit stated in the language of the plat.” The response went on to state. “In our opinion, this meets the spirit of the law and therefore does not have sufficient basis to constitute a zoning violation." To address the ordinance in the response from the letter, “With regards to the Riparian Ordinance (commonly referenced as the “Keyholing Ordinance”) 2002-96. this issue predates the establishment of this plat and any lots still eli­ gible that are dedicated ir this plat but yet not developed, in our opinion are still entitled to the same rights that were conferred on the plat when the plat was established, which pre­ dates our Ordinance." The issue now is in the courts. Plaintiffs in the case include Gregory and Bonnie Thompson. Elizabeth Lepak. John and Ann Mummert. Donald and Sandra Drummond. Waiter Forsberg. Frederic and Leslie Saintamour. and they are represented by attorneys Clifford Bloom and Michael Roth. See LAWSUIT, pg. 3 / thee wed? Dressed like a modem groom John Force smiles at his "bride' Kay Payne as they walk down the aisle during a "wed­ ding ceremony" at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday For «3re photos and in’ormation about the Jnnjal mock event see inside today’s edition of the Banner Hastings Mfg. seeking waiver in pension plan The Hastings Manufacturing Company has told employees taking part in its pension plan it is seeking a waiver of payment for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31. 2003. In a letter dated March 12 from Thomas J. Bellgraph, vice president of corporate admin­ istration and chief financial officer, pension plan participants were told the company intends to have the missed payment made up over five years. The company, which manufactures and sells piston rings, additives and other prod­ ucts in the automotive after market, is making the waiver application in an attempt to save some money, which has been estimated at about $380,000. Bellgraph acknowledged that the compa­ ny’s sales had been soft in the year 2003. One of the oldest industries in Barry County, with between 350 and 400 employ­ ees. the company submitted the application to the Internal Revenue Service for the Hastings Manufacturing Company Hourly Rate Employees Pension Plan. In his letter to participants. Bellgraph stat* Lack (for a fee-will otfenn*) «MU M aooa at*e cferch. followed by a «v tea tM 1230 » I p.m. St Roee nasi- csmb vriB provide special music at each rorvioc arol area proton win take tons bitagiag te message each week. wuoqgnwc Brethren unurcn. • March 25. Pssior Jeff Garmon of HntfbNkjMran Cburch. • April 1. Father Al Russell of St Rose -“-C-htdicQ^ Mif»NEWSBRKFSp&2 ed: “As you are aware, an economic downturn has affected many industries, including our own. In an effort to overcome certain short­ term financial challenges, the company is taking steps to increase its available resources. Enclosed in this letter is a notice informing you that the company is seeking a waiver for the remaining minimum funding obligation related to the Hastings Manufacturing Company Hourly Rate Employees Pension Plan for the 2003 plan year (ended Dec. 31. 2003). which includes a missed fourth quarterly payment. The waiver would defer the remaining obligation for the 2003 Plan year and allow it to be paid over the next five years. It is our hope that these are only temporary measures to get us through these difficult times. The company has every intention of paying these amounts in full once we have weathered our current challenges and downturn. “I want to remind you that the benefits that you are entitled to receive under the pension Plan are insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal agency. If the pension plan were to terminate without enough funds to pay all benefits, the PBGC would pay your benefits. See HASTINGS MFG., pg. 3 I The Hastings High School academic top ten for the Class of 2004 includes, (back row. from left) Drew Bowman. Margo Cooklin. Heather Carroll. Sarah Clevenger, Sam Sleevi, Erin Dahn, (front row, from left) Mark Ferrall, Erin Hemeriing, Matthew Hoffman and Jeremy Lockwood. Hastings’ top ten seniors announced by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The top ten Hastings High School academ­ ic seniors for the Class of 2004 were announced to the Hastings Board of Education Monday night. The six young women and four young men have grade point averages ranging from 3.94 to 4.12. A brief sketch of the top ten students is as follows: • Jeremy Lockwood, son of Brenda Lockwood, has a 4.12 GPA and after gradua­ tion plans to attend the University of Michigan to eventually obtain a master's degree in aerospace engineering. ' • Mark Ferrall. son of David and Ruth Ferrall. has a 4.02 GPA and after graduation plans to attend either the University of Michigan or Purdue University and obtain a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. • Sarah Clevenger, daughter of Robert and Pam Clevenger, has a 4.02 GPA and after graduation plans to study nursing at Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan or Indiana University. • Drew Bow man, son of Rod and Marcia Bowman, has a 4.02 GPA and after gradua­ tion plans to attend the University of Michigan and study in the College of Literature. Science and Arts. • Margo Cooklin. daughter of Earl and Joyce Cooklin. has a 4.0 GPA and after grad­ uation plans to attend the University of Michigan to study pharmacy. • Sam Sleevi. daughter of Vickie and Tim Sleevi. has a 3.98 GPA. After graduation she plans to attend Loyola University in Chicago and attend the FBI academy to become an agent. • Erin Hemeriing. daughter of Rick and Peggy Hemeriing. has a 3.96 GPA and after graduation plans to attend Alma College and major in biology, biochemistry or chemistry. • Matthew Hoffman, son of Tom and Karen Hoffman, has a 3.96 GPA and after graduation plans to attend either the University of Michigan or Marquette University to study electrical and computer engineering. • Erin Dahn, daughter of George and Talle Dahn, has a 3.94 GPA and after graduation plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in graphic design and advertising, with a minor in dance. • Heather Carroll, daughter of Marvin and Carol Carroll, has a 3.94 GPA and after grad­ uation plans to attend Western Michigan University on a full-ride gymnastics scholar­ ship to study elementary education. In other business Monday evening, the school board: • Took note that the annual school elections will be held Monday. June 14. School Board President Patricia Endsley and Treasurer Eugene Haas both have announced they will run for another term, as their current terms expire on June 30. • Approved refinancing the last portion of the 1995 bond issue, which will save $224,000. The savings do not go back into the school, it is instead a savings because it’s les« that the taxpayers are levied to repay the debt. • Approved the food service point of serv­ ice purchase for a $43,188 bid from ISD Education Inc. to move from a “ticket sys­ tem" to a “card system” in the student lunch purchasing program. The cost is for the entire district and may be installed in the high school in the spring, with the other schools on board in the fall. With the program students will have a “debit" type card, where money can be placed in an account and at time of payment students use the card instead of tick­ ets. There is no increased cost to the students and the system has features where parents can place restrictions on what a students can buy. This is also beneficial to the school district in that it helps with automated bookkeeping. See TOP 10, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. March 18. 20C4 - The Hastings Banner LIBRARIAN, continued from page 1----------------------------------------------------------------He will be the first male to serve as Delton's library director. The Delton District Library Board Tuesday night voted to offer the director's position to Elsner. Board Chairman Mark Doster said. r Elsner “was a very interesting candidate progressive and exciting,” he said. Elsner was selected from a field of four finalists. When the board narrowed the field to two. Doster said both were "very qualified" and the board would have been happy with either one. "We decided to go a little progressive." He expects Elsner to start work in Delton NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Two area school districts ‘critical' ‘Focus on Ute’ dinner planned The Lakewood and Maple Valley school districts are among thb 42 bargaining units A “Focus on Life” 04 benefit dinner, sponsored by Barry County Right to Life, will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 22. at the Thomapple Valley Church on M-43 just south of Hastings. Guest speaker will be former Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing. Master of ceremony will be State Representative Gary Newell. Cost is $15 per person or $120 per table of eight Please call 269-367-4697 for more infor­ mation. on the Michigan Education Association's most recent “critical list," released March 15. Those named to the list are regarded by the MEA as districts where efforts to reach agreement on employment contracts have been stalled, protracted or unproductive. Lakewood teachers, which include 147 members, and the support staff, including secretaries, custodians, food service work­ ers, paraprofessionals and transportation personnel, have been working without a new contract since the old one expired on June 30. 2003. Maple Valley s 92 teachers and 80 sup­ port staff have been working under condi­ tions of the old contract since it expired in July 2003. Hastings artist’s exhibit to open Russian-born artist Valentina Eddy, who lives in Hastings, will have some of her painted porcelain on display at the Jefferson Street Gallery from March 20 to April 20. The public is invited to an artist’s recep­ tion in her honor from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the gallery, located at 205 S. Jefferson St. Hastings. Animals are one of Valentina's favorite subjects to paint. Four-Twp. Council to meek, March 22 I , The Four-Township Waler Resources Council's seventh annual meeting is sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Auditorium. Presentations will highlight several coun­ cil projects. The annual meeting is free and open to aM. Tony Groves, Progressive AE, will unveil the new Citizen's Guide to the Conservation of the Four Townships, a glossy, colorful publication that presents an overview of current trends and specific approaches to managing growth and protecting water resources. Ray Adams from the Kalamazoo Nature Center will give a presentation on birds of the four-township area. Doug Carter, MSU Extension Water Quality Agent, will give an overview of the Kalamazoo River phosphorus reduction effort and this summer’s planned "Kanoe the Kazoo* activities. Joe Johnson, council board member and MSU Kellogg Bird Sanctuary biologist, will introduce the living natural features of the four-township area through pictures and commentary. A business meeting will follow the pre­ sentations, including reports and annual election of board of directors members. The Four-Township Water Resources Council helps -evelop strategies to protect water quality and the rural environment in Richland. Ross. Prairieville and Barry Townships. Arts Council offers 2004 scholarships The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County has announced that competitive and limited 2004 summer scholarship applica­ tions are available. Applications can be picked up through the school music teachers by the end of this week or by calling the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County at 269/945-2002 or on the web at www.thomappleartscouncil.org under the "Special Events” section. Scholarship applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 30. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 30. Faxes or e-mails will not be accepted. Auditions will take place during the week of April 19 at the Hastings High School Band Room. Students will be notified of their audition time. Awards will be present­ ed in early May. Applicants must be residents of Barry County and be currently enrolled in grades 7 through 11. For more information, please call the Thomapple Arts Council or check the web­ site. ‘around the first week of April." Since 2002. Elsner has been director of the Crawford Count} Library in Grayling where he said he guided the library through a "suc­ cessful transition into a new building and prominent place in the community." Currently, he has delved into writing a book and runs his own library consulting business, traveling throughout the world to help with marketing, public relations, library automation programs, policies, collection development and "bringing fun bad into the work." Elsner is under contract with the American Library Association to write a b»M>k. tentative­ ly titled "The Public Library Helper." about running a small public library. He also is part owner of DXR Computer Services in Grayling. Today (March 18) Elsner is due to arrive tor a two week stay in Kathmandu, the Hindu kingdom of Nepal, where he will help set up a resource center for an organization called Women Acting Together For Change. He will also consult with the group on recreating the center throughout Nepal, located between India and China along the Himalayan Mountains. Women Acting Together For Change (WATCH) "focuses on helping the poor, oppressed and backward communities of Nepal, especially rural women." Elsner said in a press release. “WATCH uses discussion, dialogue and reflection to organize communities so that they may build social resources and come to a consensus on actions needed to improve their lives." he said. Some of their activities ai<d projects include literacy classes and health camps. The organization's approach to community development has been "very effective in working with women, bonded laborers and other people who have been oppressed and exploited and need encouragement so that they can create and implement a plan of action for themselves," Elsner said. In his resume to the Delton Library Board. Elsner said his objective is "to run a public library that is committed to serving people's needs," and "to develop the best collection possible within budget and put the library vis­ ibly in front of the community as a resource and gathering place to exchange thoughts and ideas." Elsner holds a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Kentucky. In 2000, he received a bache­ lor’s of science degree in mechanical engi­ neering from Kettering University (formerly GMI) in Flint where he graduated magna cum laude. He was the recipient of GMI’s President’s medal for scholarship, profession­ alism and involvement. An Eagle Scout, he once was a volunteer for 18 months at the Red Bird Mission School Library in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. In 2001. Elsner was the children’s assistant librarian and assistant librarian at the Beaumont Branch of the Lexington Public Library in Kentucky. For part of that same year and in 2(XM). he served as reference assis­ tant librarian at Young Library at the University of Kentucky. Other career experiences include working as an engineering laboratory technician at Baker College and as a robotic applications engineer at Kawasaki Robotics in 1997. From Public Libraries magazine, Elsner received the honor of writing the “Best Article of 2002." In Crawford County. Elsner served on the United Way Board of Trustees and is a mem­ ber of the Grayling Rotary Club, serving as publicity director for the club’s "Black Bear Bicycle Tour.” He has been a Junior Achievement volun­ teer. working with sixth graders about world economics. For the University of Kentucky Student Chapter of the American Library Association, Elsner has held the posts of president and vice president. Part of Elsner’s interest in accepting the Delton position may include the fact that he has family in Southwest Michigan, Doster said. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 18) at the new Commission on Aging building, comer of Broadway and West Woodlawn. , Diane Haines will do the program, on • "Feedsack Fashions.” All Historical Society meetings and events are open to the public. Student art work on display at TAC Student art work from schools across the । county will be on display at the Thomapple Arts Council gallery at 117 E State St. in Hastings through April 9. A reception for students, parents, teach­ ers and the general public will be held on Friday, March 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Arts Council accepted two works from each elementary classroom apd 4 works from each middle school and high school art class in a range of media. Art work from kindergarten to high school seniors is on display. The gallery is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 until 3 p.m. Arts Council Interim Director Lizanne Fehsenfeld says, “one of TAC’s goals is to showcase student artwork.” Open house set at Green Gables Green Gables Haven, Barry County's domestic violence shelter, will have a cele­ bratory open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in the Community Room at the Courts and Law Building, 220 W. Court SL, in Hastings. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place during the open house due to the con­ fidentiality of the location of the shelter. This open house will be the ’grand open­ ing’ of Green Gables Haven, while the shel­ ter actually will be open for clients on April | The Hastings Science Olympiad team members (top row, from left) Mark Ferrall, .Brian Doozan, Zack Fay, Jeremy Lockwood, Jared Ford, Matt^^to^man. Jason Bies. Curtis Krallman. Mark French, Dan Dimond, coach Marty Buehler,* (front row, from left) Dan Hoffman, Jon Hollister, Erin Hemeriing. Kristin Pufpaff, Amanda Hurless, Danielle Hodges and Brad Horton. HHS Science Olympiad team qualifies for state Hastings finished second in regional Science Olympiad competition last Saturday at Battle Creek Lakev iew High School, there­ by qualifying for the state level May 1 al Michigan State University. Portage Central won the regional meet. Hastings was runner-up. Holland Christian was third and Thomapple Kellogg finished fourth. Eleven teams were competing total. Hastings collected 27 medals in 13 of the 23 events. The local group led through most of the awards ceremony, but did not finish high enough in the last few announced events to ultimately displace the never beaten Class "A" regional power. Portage Central. "Portage Central has won the regional every year in the last 10 years at least, but TK and Hastings arc closing in on them." said Marty Buehler, coach of the Saxon Olympiad team. "I didn’t know that we were good enough to stay with them. The kids did. but 1 wasn’t sure. I started to believe after some good results at an invitational a couple of weeks ago." Hastings had finished ninth out of 23 qual­ ity teams Feb. 28 at the West Ottawa Invitational. Buehler said coach Tim Shaw and his TK team didn’t perform as well as they would have liked, "but they had some really good performances nonetheless." The top two teams at regionals cam out­ right invitations to the state finals May 1 at MSU. Hastings medalists were the following: • Astronomy: Brian Doozan and Erin Hemeriing. third place. • Cell Biology: Jeremy Lockwood and Kristin Pufpaff, first place. • Designer Genes: Jeremy Lockwood and Curtis Krallman, first place. ( • Disease Detectives: Kristin Pufpaff and Matt Hoffman and Dan Hoffman, third place. • Forestry: Danielle Hodges and Jared Ford, second place. • Fossils: Jared Ford and Zack Fay: second place. • Mission Possible: Brian Doozan, Mark Ferrall and Mark French, third place. • Physics Lab: Man Hoffman and Mark Ferral!. third place. • Polymer Detective: Mark French and Mark Ferrall. second place. • Robot Ramble: Jeremy Lockwood, Brian Doozan and Jon Hollister, second place. • Science of Fitness: Mark Ferrall and Curtis Krallman. first place. • Tower Building: Curtis Krallman and Jared Ford, second place. “We finished well in every other event, too.” Buehler added, “but medals are only awarded to the top three places.” Jeremy Lockwood, second place. • Experimental Design: Amanda Hurless, 1Sanai Drummond, executive director, the newly hired staff and the board of directors will be available for introductions and ques­ tions during the open house. The St Rose Women’s group will supplying cookies and their will be punch along with a slide show of the shelter and a discussion of the pro­ gram. The public is welcome to attend. Golden Agers to hear about gardens, plants The Golden Agers of Southwest Barry County, who include citizens 55 years and up, will meet at noon Tuesday, March 23 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Those attending are asked to wear some­ thing green, bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Beverages will be pro­ vided. Jennie Osgood, owner of Delton Floral Shop, will present a program on gardening and plants. There will be some surprises too. Regular Golden Agers are encouraged to invite a guest and offer to provide the guest’s food and transportation and/or table service. “We had 28 in attendance in February and a lot of good food and fellowship,” said Ken Kahler. For more information, call 269-623­ 8732. Members of the Thomapple Kellogg High School Science Olympiad team, which finished fourth in last weekend’s regionals, include Allen Furrow, Chris Etter. Nick Tumes. Levi Harold, Dan Lynn, Matt Miller. LoriAnn Dewitt, Lars Gustafson, Pam Draper, Jay Cooley. Rebekah Raymond. Sarah Garrett. Kyle Killgore, Cody Garvey, Katy Ulrich, Chris Harkness, Jessica Julius, Keith Fuleki, Cory McClain. Nico Galle. A.J. Heidt, Andrew Quillan, Nick Roskam, Tuesday Howell, Brandon Popma, Brent Joyce, coaches Tim Shaw. Marie Jasper. Jimmy Nelson. Matt Melvin. Tim Penfield, Shana McCrumb, Susan Replogle and Pat Pullen. TOP TEN, continued from page 1 • Approved some changes in regulations governing current policy for facility use. with classified "group 2" now receiving an addi­ tional S7.5O per hour utility fee. This group consists of school-related groups and govern­ ment groups that previously just paid for labor in using the facilities. Types of groups in this category include YMCA. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The rental fees for the Community Education and Recreation Center were estab­ lished. including rental of the swimming pool at S80 per hour, plus labor and utilities. Rental for a "lock-in." which includes use of the entire center except the pool, is $100 per hour. To use the pool it’s an additional SI25 per hour. To rent meeting rooms the cost is $ 17 per hour. • Accepted gifts from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation for a total of S1.880 to be used toward specific projects. Also accepted were nine computers and mon­ itors donated by the United States Department of Agriculture. The next meeting of the Hastings Board of Education will be oat 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 19. in the all-purpose room of Pleasant view Elementary School, located at 3754 Lacey Road. Bellevue. I �The Hasting* Banner - Thuroday, March 18.2004 - Page 3 Thirteen brides and grooms ‘wed’ at Delton High School by Marde Westover Staff Writer Kissing the “bride” was optional during what has now become tradition at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday, when 13 jun­ ior and senior student couples got “married ’ as part of a special Business Law wedding ceremony. The course is designed to help students learn more about the "real world’’ after high school in a “more realistic and fun” way. Students taking part in the ceremony pretend they are age 24 and making decisions accord­ These 13 "brides' were a little nervous while they waited to walk do*m the aisle with one of 13 "grooms' as part of a Business Law wedding ceremony at Delton Kellogg High School. ingly. The 13 “brides” received a number and waited for the music to hit the right note before the> met one of 13 "grooms." Teaching the course and conducting the "wedding" ceremonies was Delton Kellogg High School business law teacher Mike Kwasny. Students in the class had the choice of staying single or walking down the aisle, but either way they all received punch and cake. The. latter was put together by Joan Throop. Kwasny shared a reading during the cere­ mony about love that concluded with the line “love never ends.” During the “wedding” ceremony there were vows that included topics such as home­ work. There was also special vocal music and instrumental music played. Before the ceremonies started, all of the couples began to plan out their lives in the classroom. Part of the work had the couples purchase cars, rent apartments, invest for retirement, buy homes, make wills, purchase life insurance and many other aspects of the life. For the students doing some “career explo­ ration" was also required before saying “1 do.” After researching schools and outlining costs the students filed a report on their career. When a career is chosen, the next step is to get a “job." For this part, students fill out applications and create resumes. Once the students have a “job," they move on to the “real world” and create a budget. The budget covers finding a bouse or apart­ ment and can for the students. Also required for the class is “family plan­ ning report,” where couples can say if they want children right away or not The final move asks couples to “spin the wheel” and see what happens during their first year of marriage. The spinning continues throughout the class, as well as reports from the couple. The popularity of the course -is not limited to students trying to learn more about life. The course also was of interest to Paul Harvey, who once featured it on his national radio program. Teaching the course and conducting the “wedding" ceremonies was Delton Kellogg High School business law teacher Mike Kwasny. Students in the course learn more about the “real world" after high school. Here, wedding partici­ pants Melissa Armstrong and Levi Reynolds cut the “wedding" cake. Visioning session held by DDA by Susan Temere Staff Writer Participants brainstormed a charming vision of “what finished will look like” for a Hastings downtown plan at a Downtown Development Authority visioning session Monday evening at the Felpausch Support After the "wedding* there was plenty of cake and punch for students like Adam Rouse, Ashley Pierson, Mallory Hunter and Danny Boulter to enjoy. Thomapple Twp. won’t reimburse TAEF for unused grant for training by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board Monday According to one of the Township Board members, charges were not brought against this person by request from the Dykstras. * voted not to return $500 to the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation fot a grant given to a former employee, which was not TIES Chief Mark Marentette said he does not think there will be a problem applying for scholarships from the fund in the future as a result The foundation’s fund has been an important source of additional training for the used. The foundation administers a special fund set up by Dave and Barb Dykstra to help members of the emergency medical services division of the Thomapple Township Emergency Services get advanced training. This past year a member of the service received such a scholarship for training and the foundation gave him a check made out to the school and to him. Somehow a bank cashed the check, but it was never used for training. This employee (who was not named at the meeting) is no longer with the service. department. After significant discussion, the board decided not to return the $5<X) to the founda­ tion, suggesting instead that the TAEF seek relief from the bank which cashed the check. Thomapple Township Trustee Rex Schad. the original president of the foundation, said that be would meet with the group to explain that the township did not believe it should use taxpayers’ money to refund a private founda­ tion especially since the check was not made out to the township. Podunk weed control OK’d by Marde Westover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board has adopted a resolution to prepare a special assessment roll for an estimated cost of $12,525 per year for a five-year aquatic weed control program at Podunk Lake. In previous meeting the board created the Rutland Charter Township Special Weed Assessment District No. 2. The estimated cost for residents is $225 for residents with property “abutting” the lank and $75 for residents with property not "abut­ ting” the iake. Professional Lake Management of Caledonia will be handling the project, with a main focus on controlling the non-native plant species Eurasian watermilfoil. Techniques used will include Sonar, a new way to combat Eurasian watermilfoil. Eurasian watermilfoil is a problem at sev­ eral local lakes, including Algonquin Lake. The plant is found at the water's surface and can cause problems with boating, swimming and other uses of the lake. At the public hearing on the issue, one res­ ident asked if the meeting could be postponed because some residents on the lake spend winters in the South and could not be present. Supervisor Jim Carr said all residents involved in the assessment were notified by mail arid had the option of mailing or e-mail­ ing a response to be read at the meeting. Heading up the petition for the assessment was lake resident Rick Brown. This time the petition met the requirement to have 50 per­ cent of the land area, where as the first peti­ tion did not. Several residents inquired about providing further education to lake residents about fer­ tilizer and weed information. A representative from Professional Lake Management said there are two invasive types of plants that could face the area, including Eurasian watermilfoil. She also said they support further education on pre­ vention of spreading the plants. Once the weed (Eurasian walermilfioil) is in the lake, it requires long-term manage­ ment. according to the representative. In treating the Eurasian watermilfoil, the lake can then “spring” back and re-grow its native species. The next special meeting “to review such special assessment of roll and hear any objec­ tions” will be Wednesday, March 31. at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall. Residents who would like to object to an assessment must attend or send an item in writing, if they plan to later appeal to the Tax Tribunal. In other business the Township Board: • Was asked by Carr for further input involving a possible recovery ordinance. With such an ordinance a township has a way to recover funds when the fire department is called to a respond to a scene, such as an acci­ dent. Insurance companies of the parties involved are billed and pay the township for the services. There are varying concepts and topics in this measure and Carr wanted the board members to review the materials. There are townships in Michigan that already use this as another way to help generate funds. The board discussed the information and will take up the issue a coming meeting. • Received a small questionnaire from Carr to stimulate further ideas about the tow'iship and what direction the board would like to see it go. This also will be discussed further at a coming meeting. Office. Community input from the public and busi­ ness owners was encouraged to provide direc­ tion for implementation of a plan. “Community input will be critical to give the DDA clear indication as to communities priorities.” said Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, Hastings Community Development Director. “Those in attendance had an opportunity to share their concerns, ideas and dreams.” The group listed those elements of the downtown business area they wanted to pro­ tect or retain, such as the historical character, the friendly shoppin^ritptrience, the home- town/small town atmosphere, individual own­ ership of businesses, individual properties, the character and integrity of the old build­ ings, the county seat, parks, the Thomapple River and the friendly and safe community. Challenges facing the downtown area were recognized, including parking, drawing peo­ ple downtown, a greater variety of shops, competition from other communities, a devel­ oped riverfront, a better merchandise mix, contact with larger cities, the “big box” developments outside downtown, fear of change, complacency, cost to maintain old buildings, traffic, managing population growth and “buy in" from all downtown busi­ nesses. Everyone at the session was asked to give their ideas about opportunities for a more vibrant downtown. For example, good traffic flow was mentioned at length as was planned growth on the west side of town and upgrad­ ing historical buildings. Others named the river and a river walk, the Walldorff building, vacant space, location, partnerships, having a theme and finding the area's niche, stimulat­ ing tourism, marketing and having more events like an art hop or taste of Hastings. The following priorities were specified: facade improvements, parking, the Walldorff building, loft space, attracting young people, rail* W trails, move the city garage or fire department and open* up apace, economic development, targeted business recniitirieht, building the library, develop the river, coordi­ nate with the chamber, having a unique mix of businesses, and east-end development. Next, Forbes asked the group what is miss­ ing from the downtown. They named store hours available to shoppers, greater need for senior housing, working together on the same road, cooperation and communication, things to do at night downtown, concerts on the court bouse lawn Friday nights, a funding mechanism for projects, young people and older people who are leaving community larger cities, transportation, a theme like Frankenmuth or Marshall. A few descriptions of the downtown were developed like: The* only Upper Peninsula city in the Lower Peninsula; Where one neighbor still looks out for their next neigh­ bor, Best city on the fhornapple River, The crossroads of four major cities; Smalltown USA; Crossroads of west Michigan; Hastings: What you always wanted your small town to be; A small town where the past blends with the future; the hub of the wheel. A number of business gaps in the DDA were cited, such as men’s clothing, shoes, women's clothing, fine furniture, a hotel, office products and books and music. The next step is on-going input or communicatiotfc tfr cretW M 1hk*year implementation plan and get the needed resources. Also, com­ pleting me marketing work is an immediate goal already in the works. The DDA has contracted with DDM Marketing and Communications to develop an image and marketing campaign for the downtown area. Consultants from DDM were at the meeting to absorb community com­ ments and share the process for the marketing plan development. LAWSUIT, continued from page 1----------Bloom said his clients want to determine the proper usage rights for four parkways and that it is nothing personal, it’s a matter of a property rights issue. Bloom also said his clients worked for a compromise for a year with those in the back lots, but an agreement could not be reached. Defendants in the case include residents John Smith and Martha Munger, Walter and Gloria Wysko, Jennifer Matthews, Leon Pohl, Sylvester Fedewa. Richard Groshek, Donald Wieber, Matthew Fedewa, Raymond Rademacher. Michael Dimond and Diane Ebaugh, Reginald and Margaret Dunningan, Lucinda Ketchum. Stephen and Linda Granzow, Dennis and Tina Steffes, Leonard and Maxine Stevens, Martin and Jane VanDenack. Timothy and Dawn James, Mary Lou Roth. Robert and Kathy Johnson, Hans Jurgen and Diane Jager, Lawrence and Sally McVey, Franklin and Jane White, Dale and Violet Workman and George Lietz. As of time of press, one defendent reached had "no comment." In dealing with this kind of lawsuit, resi­ dents of the plat and certain municipal agen­ cies are included. Other defendants include Rutland Township, the chairperson of the Barry County Road Commission, the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the director of the State Highway Department, the State of Michigan Treasurer and the Barry County Drain Commissioner. Outlined as part of the relief requested by the plaintiffs is a request to "issue a declara­ tory judgment" that a dock, mooring of brats permanently and similar activities on Parkways A. B. C or D violates provisions of the Rutland Township ordinance. The Rutland Charter Township Ordinance 2002-96 or referred to as “Keyholing Ordinance” went into effect in November of 2002. Porter said in creating the ordinance, the board wanted it to be "applicable to future development." Under the “Keyholing Ordinance" in Section 1- Purpose, it is outlined “Ax vacant lakefront parcels have become scarce over the yean, developers have often utlized one lake­ front lot to serve as an access point for sever­ al single or multiple family homes even though these homes to not have any direct lake frontage. Oftji called ‘keyholing' or 'funneling,' this type of development can be detrimental to the existing neighborhood character and natural resources. The regula­ tions in this section prohibit this type of development and is designed to protect the quality of life that exists on the lakes in Rutland Charter Township." In the suit, the plaintiffs request a relief from the court to "issue a declaratory judg­ ment" including to "permanently cease" the activities they believe “exceed the scope of the usage right, under the dedication for the Parkways A. B. C or D,” including some points: installation, storage and use of docks; overnight or permanent boat mooring, anchoring or storage on “such parkways." storing of boats, watercraft, dock, or personal items, lounging or sunbathing; picnicking, parking or camping; leaving personal items overnight; launching boats. The plaintiffs also would like the court to “grant temporary and permanent injunctive relief" that includes points: the removal and to never be replaced shorestations, boat wells and docks removed from the parkways; to cease “permanent and overnight boat moor­ age. storage and anchors" on the parkways. Also outlined are that these activities shall not occur on Parkways A. B. C or D: installation, storage and use of docks; overnight or perma­ nent boat mooring, anchoring or storage on “such parkways”, storing of boats, watercraft, dock, or personal items, lounging or sun­ bathing; picnicking, parking or camping; leaving personal items overnight; launching boats. Of the many items outlined in this area also includes a request for an order that “no vehi­ cles shall be parked and no obstructions or obstacles shall be placed or kept along or within any of the common drives or streets within the plat in a fashion which would inter­ fere in any way with ingress, egress or access to and from any of the properties within the plat" Another outlined is asking to order that plaintiffs, Gregory and Bonnie Thompson, “have the right to improve (including paving) the portion of Pleasant View Drive adjacent to their property." The plaintiffs also would like under the relief that the court “declare that the users of Parkways A. B, C or D (and bottomlands and shorelines thereof) shall not trespass on any adjoining properties (including riparian prop­ erties and the bottomlands thereof) by wad­ ing. standing on those bottomlands nr in any ocher fashion without prior permission and that preliminary and permanent injunctions be issued enforcing the same." The next step is for the defendants is to answer to the complaint In other business last week, the Township Board: • Adopted Resolution 2004-20 to create a township improvement revolving fund. In the fund, the township plans "to appropriate, pro­ vide for. set aside, and accumulate moneys of acquiring, constructing, extending, altering, repairing or equipping public improvements or buildings." • Heard a report from the zoning admini'trator that they are continuing to work on the final master plan and plan to have public open house on the issue in May. • Heard a report from Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis that there were 61 calls made to 911 for Rutland Township. He noted that dur­ ing the month of February he did not handle any traffic accidents. • Approved $500 from the cemetery fund to go toward finishing off the new cemetery sign. HASTINGS MFG., continued from page 1 “If you have any questions or concerns, I encourage you to contact the Human Resources Department." Included in the communication was infor­ mation about the value of benefits in the plan over the previous year. The value of the vest­ ed benefits was said to be $17,574,914 on Jan. 1,2003. The fair market value of the plan assets was reported to be $10,173,160 as of Dec. 31! 2003. �Fage 4 — Thursday, March 18, 2004 — The Hastings Banner It'll take a long time to unravel ‘Tex’ lies To the editor: I’m not surprised to sec Senator John Kerry icading “Tex” in the polls, but I'm distressed to sec so many Americans believing the (appointed) incumbent is doing a terrific job in the war against terrorism, and in Iraq. Only if you count six hundred dead Americans (they never give a figure on innocent Iraqis) and nearly three thousand Purple Hearts awarded (growing hourly), a half-adozen (or more) changes in plans for Iraq, the return of the Taliban (and other war lords) in Afghanistan, *_he continued flow of cash and volunteers to Al Qaeda from Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia (and a dozen other nations) as success. Detached. Smugly secure. Self-centered. Self-concerned. Uninformed. These are the things the Bush administration hopes for from Americans. Smokescreens, spin, holding back information (they won't talk to the 9/11 com­ mission), lying, losing records (as in Air National Guard), sealing records (as in the Bush driving record and his gubernatorial records), is a way of life for these thugs in business suits. Were I still a reporter, and trying to fill the elusive seven months missing from the Bush ANG record. I'd be looking for records from alcohol/cocaine detox and rehab centers. But they've had lots of good burglars on the pay­ roll through two administrations (and daddy was the chief burglar before he was president). The Homeland Insecurity Department's been around for a year (plus a fairly long orga­ nizational period). Citizens. I have bad news for you — we aren't much (if any) more secure here than we were a year ago when "duct tape’ Tom Ridge advised buying the commodity (and plastic sheeting) as first line of household defense against KBC attacks. I remember snickering as I thought about one of those 80-odd missing Soviet nukes (they fit in a suitcase, you know) going off and melting all my plastic sheeting, duct tape, cats, house, car... me. Us. We re most vulnerable from the sea, and at sea (but our enemies have a million ideas — very creative, destructive folks). An unimag­ inable number of container ships (each carry­ ing hundreds of containers) arrives in Globalization is the result of our values To the editor: Our values shape our choices, and our choices determine our future. Who you will become as an individual, and who we all become as a community, is shaped by what we choose to value. Values are deter­ mined from perspective, from where we view the situation, and how long we view it. Your local community, at the county level, is currently in the development process of a master plan, which will set the guidelines for what your local community will become in the near future. Do you value the cleanliness of the water, and the quality of the food that you ingest to keep your body alive and well? Do you value the security of having clean water and healthy food for your children s generation? Do you value the social values themselves, in which you and your generations to follow will inter­ act? Do your individual values take humanity, as a whole, into consideration? Do you value your life experience enough to consider these questions? Who you are. whom you choose to become, and what you cause with your choic­ es. are constantly being represented by your actions. If you are reading this now. then you are attempting to be aware of what others are doing that may affect your experience. Your community currently is asking you to participate in choosing who you will become in the future. You are being asked to express your values so that the proper legislation, infrastructure, zoning, and marketing can be developed and represented to create the future community you call Bany County. The choices yor malje about your individ­ ual values are your own. and in this country it is still your choice, privilege, and right to voice them. You are expressing who you are with your actions. Will you choose to choose and act. or will your future be chosen for you by those who will? Banking on your lack of participation are the directors of the global companies, who dictate whose job it will be to extract the resources from where, whose job it be will distribute them as commodities to whom, whose job it will be to manufacture those commodities into products at what wage. again whose job it will be to distribute those products to service companies that offer them, and all along the way at what expense to the environment. Globalization is occurring based on what you value, and how you represent your values with the exchange of your monetary and life energy. You are what you are being. Are you creating change, or are you being changed by those who are? Get involved in your life, or don't complain when others do. Job Tao independent consultant, observing Barry County Civil War axed for a lousy $10 To the editor: Wow. all for a lousy $10. You know, I could rant and rail against the Barry County Board of Commissioners and their lack of common sense in charging Civil War re-enactors camping fees for putting on a show. Or that, thanks to Commissioner Kenneth Neil and the other members of this distin­ guished board. Chariton Park and the sur­ rounding businesses will lose thousands of dollars in revenue this summer. But I won’t. Barry County has a 'good old boys" men­ tality for dare I say decades. And it reflects in the voting habits of this county. And that is a poor reason to vote for anybody. Don't write to this newpaper complaining about decisions this County Board makes. Vote them out at the ballot box. And if those new people don't do the job, then vote them out. too. Get the drift? So anyway, Chariton Park, and its sur­ rounding businesses will lose thousands of dollars thanks to a short-sighted decision. Oh well, we only have ourselves to blame. Gee, all for a lousy $10! Michael Mills, Hastings Correction: A story that appeared in last week’s “Police beat" section of the Banner spelled the name of Richie D. Blain incorrectly. Blain was a passenger in a van involved in a traffic accident He was taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo with serious injuries. He is still recovering at the hospital. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. American ports every hour of every day 24/7/36V Not 10 percent are inspected. Nor are even 5 percent. We're living on borrowed time. Our security stinks. Big. fat. juicy cruise ships are oh, so vulnerable to small private jet planes. Turf wars between (so-called) intelli­ gence agencies continue as before 9/11 (a commission reports cooperation little, if any. better). The people who attacked us will be back again and hundreds of deaths won't be satisfactory after their last big success. Just like “Tex” told the Iraqis how. when and where we were coming, he's advertising a new spring offensive in Afghanistan, seeking Osama bin Laden. Unless they already have him (the October “surprise" before the elec­ tion), he won't be there. Bet on it. The end of major combat" sure brought some fireworks, didn't iL There's a reason. The administration did this on the cheap. Half the troops were used in the first Gulf War. Far less than half (but very effective where used) the bombing preparation. A less than solid (and hastily thrown together) plan gone frightfully awry in almost every way. Then a last minute denial of one main attack route by the Turks. The Bush/Chcncy/Rumsfeld method's a far cry from Napoleon's insightful. "Order. Counter-order. Disorder." And take a good look at our major ally, Pakistan. Pakistan sold nuclear technology to Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, and God (cer­ tainly not our intelligence services) only knows where else. Of course General Musharaff got a collaborator to take all the blame, then pardoned him one day later (laughing in our faces.) He's a snake. Tex" says be wants to make the way he handled things an issue. O.K., let’s talk about the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Where was our president? He flew west He flew north. He went everywhere but back to Why are so many appointed, not elected? Dear editor: While I was reading the story about Probate Judge Richard Shaw retiring, I began to won­ der How many of our current and past Barry County officials did the citizens of Barry County originally elect? How many Barry County residents realize they were not given the right first to elect many of our current and past public officials? How many instead were chosen for us? Circuit Judge James Fisher originally was appointed because the judge be replaced did not finish the term was elected to. Judge Shaw was appointed. The sheriff was also thrust upon us and the sheriff before him was appointed. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S, Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. 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He later told reporters it was feared the enemy had codes for Air Force One. I personally don't believe ten attackers could have come within 20 miles of his plane and survived. He lied. He ran 1 love this country more than I love any per­ son in it. For some time 1 tried to support “Tex." as long as he kept after Al Qaeda and bin Laden. I can remember feeling a lot of pride in the jubilant reaction of Afghanis, par­ ticularly the enslaved women and pathetic kids, when our great young soldiers and Marines freed them from the religious crack­ pots. Tex” promised them democracy. But he had other plans, oil plans, requiring a detour, and likely to cost only a few soldiers' lives. He lost me right there. He lost bin Laden. He opened us to attack in a sea of sand surround­ ed by hostile hordes barely held in check by governments who despise us (but. thankfully, fear us). What's another broken promise? Along the way he's lost (most of) our old allies, badly strained relations with the rest Friends our fathers and grandfathers earned with their blood at war. with the national treasure in its aftermath. Sure we made mis­ takes. Nations are no better than the people in them Our Cold War errors were mostly errors of policy (screened by lies), born in nuclear para­ noia. My reading of the nation's history tells me. generally, the regular people like to do the right thing in international affairs, though they're often led astray by “creative" thinkers like Rusk, McNamara, Cheney, Rumsfeld. Powell, etc. This administration has lied so often about so many things it's going to take historians a century to unravel what hasn't gone into the bum-bags and shredders. Larry Hamp, Hastings What about fat problems? The federal government now says that obesity is quickly becoming America’s most pressing health problem. What do you think we can do about it? As a matter of fact we haven't elected a sheriff to his first term in over 40 years. Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill was chosen by the residents of Barry County, but the previous two prosecutors were appointed, or armointed. It's been a long time since we actually chose a circuit or probate judge. The current and many of the past “county elected offi­ cials," including the clerk, treasurer, drain commissioner and register of deeds, were appointed first to finish out the terms of retir­ ing predecessors before their names finally appeared on the ballot So most, if not all of ou. law enforcement officials and other elected public officials, past and present, have not fulfilled their obli­ gations that they were elected to by serving out full terms. Why is that? Why don't they trust the citizens of Barry County to make this choice? Why is it that when they retire it just happens to be a little past the halfway mark of their term so we can't run an election, but someone is appointed to replace them? Is this a series of coincidences? I don't think so. There are, in my opinion, only two expla­ nations. Either they couldn't get elected on their own if the people of Barry County knew of their beliefs, or there is a "good ole boys" network in place, or both. What do you think it is? I have come up with a solution to this prob­ lem: The next time someone pulls this early retirement stuff, we should do a recall on the person who gets appointed so the citizens of Barry County can decide. The next time one of these officials runs for office, I think we should ask them if they are going to stick around for their full term. We need to elect people who are going to fulfill their obliga­ tions to the residents of Barry County. What do you think? At the next meeting of the Bany County Republican Party, the issues committee plans to to discuss this issue. Why don't you come and be heard? The party meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Courts and Law Building. David Stevens, Middleville n* hma* Banner Devoted to the interests of Bany County since 1856 pubuhnby.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 jkxid aocona rraoanc aacooa vea rrwosm rrwoart Stovan Jacoba Ssaatary/Treasure -NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Erftor) Elaine Gfeert [Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brea Bremer Ruth Zachary “I think education for children on healthy eating and exercise is essential. Children also need to learn about the affect of obesity on disease ” Anne Ellis, Yankee Springs, Anne's Health Foods: Richard Seume, Nashville: Victoria Bush, Hastings: “I think education of parents is really important. Too many use food to pacify their children. There needs to be a combined education effort from schools, medical professionals and “I think learning about obesity and healthy eating begins at home. Parents need to be good examples." “We need to start promoting more healthful foods and healthy living." t “Better education about eating is important. Parents and children need to work on this together.” “I think people should just learn to live with it (obesity) and love iL" • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMM ada accaptod Monday tonwgh Fnttoy 8:00 a_m to 530 pm. SafcMtoyi 830 am to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacoba fcMcrtpion Mm: $25 pw yw ai Barry Goaty $27 par yw tn a^oHng counbaa $29 par yaar ataawhara POSTMASTER Sand arttVaaa rtangaa to: P.O Bar B Haaanga. Ml 49066-0602 Second Ctoaa Poatoga Paid a Has*v. Mi 49058 parents." I Richard Morgan, Nashville: Sandra Ponsetto Susan Temere Caihy Rueter Marde Westover < �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18, 2004 - Page 5 Don’t let emergency chief become idle Jim Yarger is a good choice for Barry County’s new emergency management director. He’s a good fit for the job. a local man with plenty of the right kind of experience to do what will be required. He’s worked before with the Homeland Security program, has been a fire chief, a dis­ patcher and even an elected public official (Freeport Village Council). But one thing we should make certain is that this person’s many and varied talents are not wasted on bureaucratic paper pushing and just filling time. The emergency management director, of course, must be ready to respond to and coordinate any situation at all times, but it should be obvious to county officials that emergencies don’t occur very often, thank goodness. We can’t afford to hire someone just to sit around and wait for the bell to ring. That would be too much down time at taxpayers’ expense There were a lot of stories circulated about Yarger's predecessor — that he didn’t have enough to do. that he wasn’t monitored well enough — so too often he sat around in the basement of the 911 dis­ patch center and surfed the Internet If these stories are tnie.it was a terrible waste of taxpayers’ money to pay the salary of $38,600. Furthermore, the old saying “idleness is the devil’s playground” applies here. Even the best of people can get into a lot of trouble and make mistakes when they have too much time on their hands. So once again I’m not sold on the idea that Yarger’s immediate superior should be County Administrator Michael Brown. I’m not convinced Brown is the right person to monitor the emergency man­ agement director. I think he’s got enough to do in handling finances and monitoring the daily operations of county government. I’d rather see Yarger answer to and work with public safety department heads, who are dealing every day with what could devel­ op into emergencies. I’d rather see Yarger work under Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and work with Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, Fire Chief Roger Cans and 9i 1 Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom, among others. I was told by more than a few people that in the infamous gas spill last August near Dowling, public safety people answered the call and worked together very well to handle a crisis that could’ve been worse had it not been for the solid efforts of the responders. Their cooperation, even without the services of an emergency manage­ ment coordinator, was said to be outstanding. I have long been impressed with the professionalism and talent shown by our local police and fire agencies, so 1 wasn’t surprised to hear they worked together efficiently. It was because of the quality response to the gas spill and other incidents in Barry County and because of the stories of a coordina­ tor with loo much time on his hands that I suggested last fall the vacant position not be filled but instead be put under DeBoer, who is responsible for all of the county as sheriff. The county administator and County Board of Commissioners chose to ignore my advice and hire someone regardless. That cer­ tainly is their right So be it. . However, it is a prudent use of taxpayers’ dollars to make this emergency management coordinator be a busy, productive employ­ ee, someone who’s making tangible contributions on a day-to-day basis. I would suggest Yarger, with his background in dispatch, do that very kind of work regularly, except when he needs to tend to emergency business or when the big bell rings. And when he needs to be called away, a plan can put in place to have someone fill in for him. We should have learned a painful lesson from the unsatisfactory emergency management situation that was terminated last September. Therefore, the public should insist that Yarger routinely work with safety people every day. He shouldn’t be answering to a county administrator who in turn answers to a county board. He should be held accountable by department heads who are experts in the field. I remain unconvinced that a full-time emergency management coordinator is necessary in Barry County. But as long as we do have such a person, let’s use his talents wisely and not lose him to petty politics and wasteful paper shuffling. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics NOTICE TO BIDDERS ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Seated proposals wff be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158. Hasfings.MI 49058. until 1000 am.. Friday. Apni 16. 2004. for ther Seasonal Requirements of the foliowing Materials: Asphalt Paving Liquid Asphalt Coarse Aggregate Traffic Control Signs Treated Bridge Planting Bituminous Mixtures 25A Slag for Sealcoat Culverts Stony Seal All propoeaie must bo ptetoiy matted aa to their contents. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. The Board reeervesthe right io reject any or al proposals or to waive irregularities in ttie best inter­ est of the Commission. csanm BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY DmM WWcutt, Chairman D. David Dykstra, Member l. rwanoy, wwnoir Unions have played major role in America’s greatness lb the editor: This is in regards to last week's letter in the Banner from Donald Johnson, dealing with unions "whining about trivial things," which made my blood boil! Perhaps some people don't even have a clue about unions and the dignity, standard of living, and the basic abil­ ity to provide for their families they have given to working Americans and their fami­ lies. So let me attempt to shed a little light for a few "dim bulbs" out there. Before unions came into being, when peo­ ple tried to speak out on the poverty they endured, their words fell on deaf ears, because "corporate kings" (or “captains of industry”, “robber barons”) believed then, as today that there should be only two classes, the wealthy and the poor. When they gathered in their squalor in tent cities called "Hoovervilies’ (so named after then President Herbert Hoover) and stood up to demand jobs, whole families were machine gunned down on orders given because "corporate kings* demanded it! They were forced to dig "fox boles" in the bottom of their tents to pro­ tect their families when the bullets started fly­ ing. Thank God for brave men like then Govenor Frank Murphy of Michigan, who would not allow this to happen here, as the "corporate kings" tried to insist! Because of this, the spark of industrial unions were able to take roots. Before unions, many people had to give as much as half of their paychecks to unscruplous plant managers and others in manage- ment just to keep their jobs. I have even been told personally by one of the original "sit down strikers" of the 1930s that if a supervi­ sor coveted your wife or your daughter, either they “had their way with them” or you didn't have a job! There were thousands of others standing in the streets waiting to take your job who would be willing to do whatever was asked of them. Before unions, people were packed into "sweatshops" locked in their factory for 12 hours or more a day, and forced to work with­ out breaks, or even allowed time to go to the bathroom. In the eariy part of the last century, hundreds of workers were burned alive in a garment factory in New York because of these conditions, and the fact that the doors were locked and they couldn't get out! These are indeed the very conditions that people who live in third world countries are forced to live under when they move our jobs there. People even sell their children to these companies in order to provide enough food for the rest of their family to survive! Sony, back to unions. Before Unions, the workers could not even afford to buy the products they made. A say­ ing from those days went something like this, "too old to work, too young to die." Before unions, a woman's work was con­ sidered to be worth only about half of what a man made, and children were forced to work long hours. Education was not even consid­ ered important for a child of the "working poor." Because of unions, today all Americans Mayor’s comments need clarification lb the editor: Last week’s Banner carried a front page news article which cited several comments that I made during a recent "First Friday" luncheon regarding the compensation given to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. While many of the comments attributed to me in the article were quoted nearly verbatim, several others attributed to me I simply did not make. And unfortunately, even the com­ ments that I did admittedly make take on unintended and abrasive overtones when mentioned without context. The Barry County Commissioners do indeed generally enjoy higher levels of com­ pensation than do the members of the Hastings City Council. But we recognize that we also have differing roles in our respective jurisdictions, and we respect the findings and position of the Officer's Compensation Commission in setting fair and equitable lev­ els of compensation for Barry County offi­ cials. As local citizens, we undoubtedly each hold differing opinions regarding what con­ stitutes appropriate compensation for govern­ mental officials working in various capaci­ ties, and we are certainly entitled to do so. We may or may not agree with each and every action or decision made by our local elected officials, but we respect their right to make such decisions, and appreciate the well intended efforts of all who come forth to serve the public. I certainly did not mean to imply any dif­ ferently at the First Friday program. I have great respect for my peers on the County Board, and I will continue to work diligently with them to serve the needs of our fine com­ munity. Robert L. May, mayor City of Hastings like Michael Eisner of Disney make an aver­ age of $ 186,000 ar hour, plus stocks, bonds (and a car)! So when you hear what you think to be a union member "whine* about concessions and takeaways from what they earn, it is not really a "whine," but rather a cry for help, not only for their families, but a cry for help for PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF APOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSMP OF PRABMEVEXE, BARRY COUNTY, WCMKAN, AND ANY OTHER NTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the totiowing is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 117, which was adopted by the Township Board of PrairievBe Township al its meeting held on March 10.2004. SECTION L RFZDNING OF PROPERTY M LAND SECTION 24. Thia section rezones property at 7025 Milo Road in PraMevffia Township from the "P-2“ Sami-Pubic Land District zoning classifi­ cation to the "A* Agricuburai District zoning dassNIcatton. SECTION IL SEVERABILITY. The provisions of Me Ordfosnce are severable. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordtomoa shal taka effect eight (8) days blowing publication after adoption. Al ordnances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are rape eted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tie Ml taxi of Ms Ordinance has been posted in the office of tie PrteriavBe Township Cterk at the address sot forth below end that copies of Ms Ordinance may bo purchased or inspected at the office of the PrairievBe Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days foticwtog tho dais of Ms pubicatton. the whole nation we love. Is anyone listening? Terry Delp, Wayland JOIN OUR WBCH TEAM! [ If you enjoy working with the business community! 1 I ■ time position with a future! WBCH is an equal I Blipportunity employer. Show us your enthusiasm and 1 [ initiative by sending a cover letter with your resume. J B Apply at WBCH. 119 W. State Street in downtown ■ P Hastings. For more details, contact Wgpt J 1 L we urge you to consider an opening on our sales staff. Sales experience is preferred. This is a part- KARAOKE 2004-2005 School Year Shamrock Tavern Open Enrollment until March 31 Enrollment packets available outside the Preschool classroom or cal (269) 623-9318 nofTnajeon rwcrwia, uiwx Pralrtarille Township 10115 S. Norris Road DWton, Ml 49046 (269)623-2664 Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company tSTLXL-ST RATE POINTS APR 30 Year Fixed 5375 0.00 5.433 30 Year Fixed • BiwoAh 5375 0 00 5.422 20 Year Fixed 5.125 000 5202 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5.125 0.00 5.193 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - B: wcckh 4.625 4.625 0.00 4.721 0.00 4.715 7 Year Balloon 4.500 0.00 4.613 3 Year ARM I Year ARM 4.750 0.00 7.007 3.750 0.00 5A1B PRODUCT Delton Kellogg Schools Preschool Registration C'.' (who can find a job) are enjoying the benefits that unions have gained, not just for their members, but for all people. If it were not for Unions negotiating health care, vacation time, regular breaks for lunch, pensions, seniority rights, job security and many other benefits, I doubt seriously that these benefits would have been offered to anyone. If it had not been for President Franklin D. Roosevelt (with urging from unions), we would not be enjoying such social safety nets as social security, unemployment compensa­ tion, minimum wages and maximum hours, collective bargaining, and all the rest that has perhaps saved capitalism from itself. Mr. Johnson and people he wrote about such as the Johnson brothers, the Pierce boys and others would be well advised to remem­ ber that without the blood, sweat, tears, brains and muscle of a commited union work force there would be no wealth created for them. We never ask for more than we contribute in the creation of this wealth. Profitable companies like Electrolux, General Electric, and so many other "corpo­ rate kings" don't care about their workers, or the country I love, the United States of America, they only care about one thing — more profit. The mass exodus of American jobs was not started by President Clinton, but by "corporate kings" who owe no allegiance to anyone, or anything but the pursuit of the almighty dollar! Once it was typical, and generally accepted for a CEO to make an average of 400 times what an average worker made. Now CEOs 3-year-oW Program CteMMHetdonT/Th t ’’ \ 4-year-oW MSRP Program ‘ 9 P.M. fol A.M. SATURDAY March 20“ ClaMMhitdonM/T/nvF He'd by Kickin’ Karaoke Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-9535 �Page 6 - Thursday. March 18. 20 >4 - The Hastings Banner Susan B. Schultz Florence Richter SHELBYVILLE - Susan B. Schultz, of Shelbyville, passed away March 13. 2004 at her residence. Susan was bom July 1. 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of John and Helen (Boreman) Ninuno. Susan lived in California for many years and moved back to this area to be with her grandchildren. She especially loved being with her grand­ children and shopping. She is survived by her husband Robert Schultz; sons. John (Laura) Kctola of Shelbyville, Joseph (Brittney) Kctola of Nashville; a daughter. Kimberly (Rick) Padgett of Lowell; ten grandchildren; broth­ ers. Harry and Mike Nimmo; sisters. Kathv Jones and Linda Giles and several nieces and PALMENTO. FLORIDA - Florence Richter, age 81. of Palmento, Florida formal­ ly of Nashville. Passed away Wednesday. Feb. 25. 2004. Florence was bom in Barryton. Dec. 15. 1922 to Elva and Richard Dangerfield. She is survived by her children. Kay (George) Oliver of Palmento. Fla.. Judy Hoyle of Hastings. Terry Richter of Vermontville; one sister. Henrietta Sherman of Carson City; several nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her hus­ nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday. March 20. 2004. II a.m. at the Prairieville Bible Church. Delion. Pastor Bernard Blair, officiating. Memorial contributions to the Prairieville Bible Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Gardens Ocala. Ha. Home. Delton. band. Phillip Richter in 1987. She retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company in 1978 and moved to Florida. Funeral services were held March 1. 2004 at Roberts Bruce Chapel West. Ocala, Ha. Place of interment Forrest Lawn Memory I Aline A. Frisby| FREEPORT - Mrs. Aline A. Frisby, age 90. of Freeport, died Wednesday, March 17,2004 at Carvcth Village in Middleville. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. FLEASANTY1EW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lace* R<»ad. Dowling. Ml M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scon Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church website: www. hopeum org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delihd) Bennett. Office hours. Wed Thun.. 9 am. to 1 p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School. 10:45 xm. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshme PreSchool (ages 3&4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 p.m.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth 203 N Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday School 9:15 xm. 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. 1616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Scrsicc. 9:30 xm.; Sunday School lid) xm.; Sunday Evening Senice 600 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH *15 S Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Maw 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8.30 xhl and 11W xm.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wot Slate Road. HaUingv. Mich. W Clayton Garmon. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 xm.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 xm. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen BiNe Quiz (<es 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WnrOME CORNERS IWIO ME!HODfST • CHURCH 3185 N Bnadwis. Hastings. Ml 4M058 Res. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Sen ices. Sunday. 11:00 xm.; Sunday School. 10 xm. for all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wtde Any"-an Communion.~ 315 W. Cemc. St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship-8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 xm. (Gr 6. 7 A 8) Wednesday 7 p m Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCarn Rd. (Irving). Rt. Rev David T. Hustwxk Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer. 11:00 xm. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All service* using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more mforraa- tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 7«5 2370 or«e Rectan 948­ 9327 Visit our website at hztp://ww w thurchaeek/net/church/a ndrrwnutl or email us at rtrcvhustwickki yahoo com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. P.ntor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 xm. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awanx Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on Ladies Bible Studies. Time Fellowship and Faithful Men MOPS. Leisure CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Moramg Cdebrabon 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery. children's ministry , youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. xm. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7XX) p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday Sd.no! al 9:45 xm; Worship 11.00 xm.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 xm.-i I xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dunne Dotten Momson. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights • Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTI AN PARISH 4887 Coats Greve Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sundav School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 xm. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyns Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 1030 xm. 600 p.m.. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastor* David and Rose MacDxuId. An oasis of God's love “Where Everyone is Someone Special.** For information call l-6l6-73l-5l94or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Mtetaten David Roper. Serving the Need* of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Claw I0W xm. Worship 11W xm.. 6 W p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 7W p.m.. Clauats for aU ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Sen ices: 8:30 and 11 xm. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 xm. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions-' • Worship 10 xm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 xm. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10: 30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Ml I Stale Rd (Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuncry available for all services. Starting March 14lh Worship Services 8:30 and 11W xm. Sunday School for all age* I0W xm. Adult elective* March thru May... The life You Live?. Duane Secord leading; Bmwu. The Ovrnnuk Optimism of Grace. Jim Dickinson lending. Membership class. Pastor Dan lead­ ing. Kid's for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thru 5th grade) during the 11: 00 Wonhip Service only. Quixzer* 4:00 pjn. and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9W a.m. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing'n Share (Adults). Youth 6<h-l2th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old thro 5<h Grade. Thursday. 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Sunday. March 21. both services... Spring Arbor Univenity Student* Well Spring Concert mom. Arrangements were made by Williams- Gores Funeral Home, Delton. 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. March 18- 10“xm. Pasty Hour Mixing; 3:45 p m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7.W p.m. Aduh Choir. 7W p.m. Adventurers. Friday. March 192 - 7:00 p.m. Pasty Meat Cutting. Saturday. March 20 - Pasty Sale; I0W xm. Catechism 3. Sunday. March 21 - 8W A 10:45 xm. Holy Communion; 9:30 xm. Sunday School: 4:00 p.m. Passion Play Rehearsal; Graixgram Deadline. Monday. March 22 - 7:30 p.m. Passion Phy Rehearsal. Tuesday. March 23 - 7W p.m Evangelism Outreach; 7.W p.m. Web Team; 7W p.m. Stewardship Committee; 7.W p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. March 24 - I0W xm. Healthy Families; 6W p.m. Lenten Supper. 7W p.m. Evening Prayer. 8 W p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269-945-9574) funvtt voyagrr.net. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bounu. Music Director; Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 xm. • Sunday School. 9:30 xm. • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 xm. • Refreshments; 11:00 xm. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7 W p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal 8W Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7W p.m prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services 9W xm Traditional Worship; 10W a m Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 xm. Church School; 11:20 xm. Contemporary Worship. The 9:W Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 1120 Service 1* broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided for both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: March 21 Pastoral Inriallalion Service and Dinner for C. JcfTrrs Garrison: March 22 - Ministry and Missions Fair Set Up Begins. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the B.P.O.H. Fire Department. Delton Library or any local charity will be appreciated. She will be sadly missed by many. MDad and Ric make room in your fishing boat for mom." We love you 239 E. North Street Hastings. Phone 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. around her. Pat was preceded in death by her husband. Richard I. Baker, a grandson. Ric Swinehart; her parents; brothers, Lonnie Johncock and Ronald Johncock. She is survived by her sons. Richard O. (Kenda) Baker of Bangor, Daniel Baker. David (Lenona) Baker, Doug (Missy) Baker and her daughter, DeEtte (Rodney) Swinehart, all of Delton; her mother-in-law. DeEne Baker of Midbttsville; 12 grandchil­ dren; two brothers-in-law; three sisters-in law and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, March 18, 2004, 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial Brush Ridge GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan DELTON - Patricia I. Baker, of Delton, passed away March 10, 2004 at home after a brief illness. Pat was bom Oct 25, 1939 in Hastings the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Reed) Myers Johncock. She attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1957. On Nov. 7. 1959 she married Richard I. Baker and the couple moved from Middleville to the Deltoi. area. Pat and Dick owned and operated the Delton Body Shop for 30 years. She served as Hope Township Supervisor for several years. Pat was a life member of the Women of the Moose in Hastings. She loved to go flying with her husband, traveling, camping, softball, gardening, read­ ing, golf, celebrating all holidays and her dog, Holly. She was a wonderful mother and grand­ mother who loved having her whole family SHERIDAN - Steven R. Oaks, age 29, of Sheridan, passed away unexpectedly on March 8. 2004. He was bom on Oct. 25. 1974 in Jackson, the son of Gordon and Marilyn (Smith) (Oaks), Noffke. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1993 m Lake Odessa He had worked at North Inn Restaurant in Lake Odessa. Cobbs Comer, Mark Erickson Farms in Lake Odessa, and then went to L. G. Cook in Grand Rapids. Most recently he worked at Brown Corporation in Ionia, Die Dimensions in Grand Rapids, and North West Tool Die Corporation in Alpine. His hobbies included Antique Tractors and going to Tractor Shows. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and wood­ working. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Oaks in 1989. Surviving are his wife, Marie; daughter, Kylee Oaks of Greenville; two step daugh­ ters. Amber Hissong and Ashley Alexander, both of Sheridan; mother and step father. Marilyn and Tom Noffke of Lake Odessa; brother and sisters. Jami and Chris Butler of Grandville. Mary and her fiance Jake Boroff of Ionia. Michael Oaks of Lake Odessa; step brothers. Sam (Becky) Noffke of Mount Pleasant. Randy Noffke of Grand Rapids; step sister, Annette (Scott) Triezenberg of Grand Rapids; grandmothers, Elizabeth Smith of Lake Odessa, Twyla Oaks of Hastings; step grandparents. Hazel and Jim Spencer of Lake Odessa; grandfather. Henry Smith of Lake Odessa; three nephews; his in­ laws, Rod and Jeanette Alexander of Sheridan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Sherry and Micky King of Middleton; sever­ al aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was conducted by the Rev. David L. Flagel and Pastor John Waite on Saturday. March 13, 2004 at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Steven’s mother Marilyn Noffke for family expenses. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. CALELON1A - Altine C. (Tineke) Weesie. age 70, of Caledonia went to be with her Lord very unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 9, 2004. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John; her two sons, John and Deb Weesie (Ryan, Grant, Alyssa). Clayton and Darcy Weesie (Nick); her daughter. Monique and Carl Algera (Dylan. Morgan, Logan); and her brother and sisters. Gerry Haan, Wim Seubring, Mies VanderVlist. Funeral services for Tineke were held Monday at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia, with Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Leonard J. Blough| CLARKSVILLE - Leonard J. Blough, age 56. of Clarksville, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, March 11, 2004 fol­ lowing a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Leonard was bom in Hastings on July 20. 1947. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1965, and spent the next 40 years farming. Leonard was willing to lend a hand to any­ one and was a friend to everyone. He is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Eloise (Oesch) Blough; brothers and sisters. Darleen (Rick) Goodwin, Carolyn (Tom) Barry. Marvin (Liz) Blough. James (Julie) Blough. Rhonda (David) Colter. Gordon (Trisha) Blough; 25 nieces and nephews; 13 great nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Monday. March 15. 2004 at the Alto Apostolic Christian Church. Burial took place in Bowne I Manford L. Metzger| CoUen, Matthew, Katie, Jessica; three great grandchildren; and a sister. Jane Witter of Westland. He was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Gun Lake, was one of the original Harmony Hounds, a mem­ ber of the Barbershop Chorus for years and was a past president of the SJ’Z.B^.Q.SA.. a member and former officer of the Michigan Dental Association, was a life member and had served as secretary, treasurer and presi­ dent of the Southwestern District Denial Society, served on the board of directors of the Hilton Head Cabanas and served two terms as president of the Elwood Beach Association at Gun Lake. Funeral services were held at the FarleyEstes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Friday. March 12,2004. Military honors were provided M Fl Custer National Cemetery, where interment fol­ lowed. Memorial contributions may be made to a charily one's choice. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farieyeslesdowdle.com HASTINGS - Manford L. Metzger, age 80, of Hastings, died Friday. March 12, 2004 at his residence. He was bom April 15. 1923 in Rochester, Ind., the son of John and Orrie (Logan) Metzger. Manford worked at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, and retired from Pennock Hospital in 1985 after working there for 15 years. He enjoyed scroll saw wood­ working, gardening, feeding the birds, flow­ ers and his cats. He married Shirley J. Martin Jan. 28,1984. Manford was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian (Roush) Metzger, parents, broth­ ers, Arthur, Lee. Ray. and Otis Metzger. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Mcizger of Hastings; sons. Ronald (Gayla) Metzger of Battle Creek. Phillip (Laura) Metzger of Nashville, Gary (Judy) Metzger of Hastings, Daniel Metzger of Battle Creek. Timothy (Judy) Metzger of Alexandra. New Hampshire. Gregory (Tammy) Metzger of Battle Creek. Kevin (Shannon) Metzger of Bellevue; step-sons. Michael Shaneck of Hastings. Larry (Lina) Schaneck of Lake Odessa; 20 grandchildren; two great grand­ children; sisters. Dorothy Rideout of Berrien Springs. Edith (Stanley) Applegate of Ohio, many nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held, services will be held Thursday. March 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta with full military honors. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Mennonite Cemetery. The family is grateful for the love and con­ cern shown by Leonard’s friends, neighbors and caregivers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Ionia County 4-H. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapei in Lake Odessa. GUN LAKE - William H. Clark, D.D.S.. age 81, of Gun Lake, formerly of Battle Creek died Tuesday, March 9. 2004, at his residence. He was born Feb. 4, 1923. in Bluffton. IN to George Harrison and Mary Martha (Hixon) Clark. He was raised in Detroit where he graduated from high school and Wayne State University. He then graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School, where be was a member of the U of M Marching Band. During the Korean Conflict he served with the US Navy al Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago. He came to Bailie Creek from Florida and practiced dentistry here from the mid 1950's until retiring in 1984. He was preceded in death by his fust wife Betty Sutherland in 1982. He was also pre­ ceded in death by a sister. Maxine Clark. He was married July 14. 1984. at Gun Lake to Mary E Murray. Surviving is his wife, Mary; two daughters, Susan L. Newberry of Bellevue, WA. Cathy C. (Joo) Woodrow of Kalamazoo; stepchil­ dren. Catherine (Kingsley Martin) Murray and Patricia (William) Duasling, all of Chicago; six grandchildren. Drew. Megan. Paula Bachman HASTINGS - Mrs. Paula Bachman, age 90, of Hastings, died Wednesday. March 17, 2004 al Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Arrangements arc pending at Wren Funeral Home. Robert L. Tack DELTON - Mr. Robot L. Tack, age 51. of Delton, passed away unexpectedly March 15. 2004. at his residence. Bob was bom April 19. 1952. the son of Lloyd and Msrjorie (Welch) Tack. He w as known for his love of music, as it was an important part of his life. Bob would restore and build dulcimers, banjos and other instruments. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, where he would often play his instru­ ments. He was involved with the Jail Ministry for ova 16 years. Bob enjoyed sailing, hunting and he loved children. He is survived by his wife. Mary (Root) whom he married on Sept 19. 1974; a son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Heather Tack; a daughter. Anna Tack; his mother, Marjorie Sprinkle; sisters, Terry Westgale and Sallic (Al) Graves; a grandchild that is expected any day; and several nieces, nephews, broth­ ers and sisters-in-law. Bob was preceded in death by his father. Lloyd Tack; his stepfather. Robert Sprinkle; and a sister. Leeann Gross. The family will receive visitors Thursday. March 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday. March 19.2004 at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Pastors Brent Branham and Robert Norton will officiate. Burial will take place at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Cedar Creek Bible Church will be appreciated. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home of Delton. �The Hasting', Banner - Thursday. March 18. 2004 - Page 7 Hildred Louise Ke/sey Peabody VERMONV1LLE - Mildred Louise Kelsey Peabody. 88 of Vermontville, died Saturday. March 13. 2004 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Peabody was bom August 12. 1915 in Sunfield. Michigan, the daughter of Clare H.and Ethol May (Gearhart) Figg. A life long resident of Vermontville. Mildred graduated from Vermontville High School in 1933. She attended Eaton County Normal and began her lifelong career as a teacher in 1935. teaching at the Chance and Brown country schools. In 1940 she took a break from teaching to raise a family and to help her husband run a small town medical practice in Vermontville. She returned to her teaching career in 1958 at the Lamie country school and began working on her bachelors degree and eventually earned a masters degree in elementary counseling at Western Michigan University. From 1960 until her retirement in 1980 Mildred taught third grade and was the ele­ mentary counselor/special education coordina­ tor for Maple Valley schools. An active and dedicated supporter of her community, Mildred served on the Vermontville Community Schools Board of Education. Vermontville Village Council, founding member and past president of the Vermontville Historical Society, founding member and past president of the Vermontville Woman’s Club, member and past worthy matron of Vermontville Chapter of Eastern Star, and past president of United Methodist Women. She was also an active volunteer in the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival serving in many roles over the past 60 years from festival princess, past chair of the chil­ dren’s parade, program chair and as chair of the Vermontville Ans and Crafts show. Recognized for her contributions to the festi­ val she was selected as the Syrup Festival's Honored Citizen in 1986. She was very involved in the Republican Party, serving on the Republican State Central Committee during the 1950’s, and had been President of the Eaton County Republican women. She was a past District President of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an active member and pait presider’ of the U psi Ion Chapter in the Delta Kappa Gamma (Honorary Teachers) Sorority. She is survived by daughters Nancy (John) Leindecker of Lexington. Kentucky, Becky (Paul) Strange of Libertyville. Illinois, son, Douglas C. Kelsey of Vermontville, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and may close nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first hus­ band Dr. L. Donald Kelsey in 1958. and sec­ ond husband R. Kenyon Peabody in 1981. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Vermontville Uni.'ed Methodist Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfiineral.com I Nancy Ellen Davenport | HASTINGS - Nancy Ellen Davenport, age 76. of Hastings died Friday. March 12,2004 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mrs. Davenport was bom on Feb. 4, 1928 in Mayfield Heights. Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Margaret (Vale) White. She was raised in the Mayfield area and attended Mayfield schools, graduating in 1946 from Mayfield High School. She went on to attend Ferm Business College. She was married to Charles A. Davenport on Jan 4. 1974 in Willoughby. Ohio. She moved to the Hastings area in July 1999 from Willoughby. She was employed at the Babcox and Wilcox Company in Cleveland, Ohio as accounting supervisor for many years before her retirement. She was a member of Cleveland Photographic Society. Mrs. Davenport is survived by her husband, Charles A “Chuck’’ Davenport; step-daughter. Cathy Jean Davenport of Hastings and sister. Winifred (Fred) Braun of Cannonsburg. PA. Services were held Monday, March 15. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Robert G. Clinton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Rex W. Goodemoot. age 70, of Lake Odessa, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, March 10. 2004. He was bom June 20, 1933 to Don and Sadie (Fox) Goodemoot. He had been a member of the Lake Odessa High School Class of 1951. On Sept. 23, 1950, he married Eunice Roberts, and for 53 years they've lived at the comer of Goodemoot and Harwood Roads. The blue shop was a favorite gathering place and fix-it spot for many friends. If it had to be fixed, welded, rebuilt or built from the ground up, Rex was the man for the job. Rex had worked at numerous jobs, from school bus driver to business owner. He worked at the bowling alley, at Lake Foods for 20 years, and 12 years at Cadwell Brothers before retiring in 1998. After retirement, he went back to school and began a new career as a crop adjustor for National Crop Insurance Co. that continued until the onset of his illness. Rex loved life, and included in that was fishing, bowling, huntin 'arming, canning, tinkering, and laughing with his great friends and family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, engineer, inventor, whistler, teacher, and friend. In addition to all these things, Rex was blessed with a golden voice that is now singing with the angels. Rex is survived by his loving wife, Eunice; daughters, Pam (Mark) Carpenter, Kitty (Bob Edgerie) Lawson, Angie (Kurt) Campbell, and Darci (John) Scheldt; son, Tim (Kay) Goodemoot; grandchildren, Mandee, Adam, Jay, Josh, Ashleigh, Megan, Tory. Dan, McKall, Marley, Sadah, and Drake; great grandchildren. Mason and Hannah; sisters, Helen Robinson and Peg Faulkner, brother, Don (Bernie) Goodemoot; mother-in-law. Virginia Roberts; sisters-in-law, Lois Goodemoot, Irene (Russ) Ames, Margene Taylor, Ruth Ann (Dick) Hamilton, and Madeline Goodemoot; brother-in-law, Lee (Joyce) Roberts; many other family mem­ bers, friends, and his church family at Central United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Don and Sadie Goodemoot; father-in-law, Roy Roberts; brothers and sister, Francis and Ethel Goodemoot, John and Marian McDowell, Ford and Lorraine Goodemoot, and Myron Goodemoot; brothers-in-law, Jim Taylor, Gary Roberts, Lyle Faulkner. Ray Livermore, and Doc Robinson; and special nephew. Ford McDowell. A Service of Celebration of Rex’s life was held on Saturday, March 13 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Private family interment took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions in Rex’s name may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chape). Lake Odessa. Lent events continuing Hastings The Lenten luncheon series continues Thursday, March 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 805 S. Jefferson Street. This program is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch for a freewill offering is served at noon followed by a service from 12:30 p in. to 1 p.m. Musicians from St. Rose will pro­ vide special music each week through April 1. On March 18 the speaker will be Pastor Roberta Shaffer of the Woodgrove Brethren Church. The annual series offers informal wor­ ship and fellowship for Christians from var­ ious denominations. This year's theme is “Life Lessons from Lent." Hastings Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Road at Boltwood, will have a Passover celebration on Saturday. March 27. There will be an all church potluck din­ ner at 6 p.m. followed by a talk by Rich Robinson, of Jews for Jesus, on “Christ in the Passover.” The church hopes to answer the question, “what do the Jewish Passover and Jesus’ last supper have in common?" Participants are invited to see for them­ selves, Christ is the Passover from Egypt to Calvary to what it means today. The talk will include a visual display of Passover pageantry. Gun Lake area The Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 West M-179 Highway has planned a Brown-Weeks engaged Ms. Connie Foxx and Mr. and Mrs. Lany and Charlene Brown of Jasper. Indiana and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Teri Weeks of Hastings would like to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Abby Brown and Isaac Weeks. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate from film. Each Sunday at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. service t.v sermon will help people Northeast Dubois High School in Jasper, Indiana. The groom-to-be is a 2001 graduate from Hastings High School. The couple is attending Indiana Wesleyan University. A June 5. 2004 wedding is being planned make sense of the movie. Children’s pro­ and will take place in Marian. Indiana. special series of sermons during Lent to help those who have seen “Tbe Passion of the Christ" understand the context of the gramming is available during both services. Call the church at 795-7903 for more infor­ mation Orangeville West 9 Mile road in Orangeville is studying the history of the Episcopal Church. Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. Each Sunday the congregation will be exploring the Episcopal liturgy. On Sunday, March 21 the service will come from the Book of Common Prayer of 1789. This is the first prayer book authorized for use in the new United States. Sunday school for children is provided and children are ancn<^ Any Lenten season event can be listed in a free calendar in the Banner by sending the 5 generations of Taylor gather name of the church, the event, date and time Information can also be sent via e-mail to 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. news@j-adgraphics.com. Please put “ATTN: Patricia on the subject line. No information about events will be taken over the telephone, but information about events open to the public also can be faxed. Attn.: Patricia, to 945-5192. The deadline for each week is the Tuesday before the Thursday publication Gordon-Munford engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gordon of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Jean to Jeffrey Robert Munford, the son of Ms. Anne Munford of Muskegon. A July 16, 2005 wedding is being planned. date. Information for the March 25 papers HASTINGS - Florence I. Dolbee. age 96. of Hastings, died Thursday, March 11. 2004 at Carveth Village of Middleville. Mrs. Dolbee was bom on March 4,1908 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Charles and Nicena (Miller) Mackinder. She was raised in the Dowling area and irtrnded the Dowling and Barney Mills schools, graduating in 1927 from Hastings HighSchool. She lived in California for over 40 years, returning to the Hastings area in 1995. She was employed as a legal secretary in law offices in California for 40 years before her retirement. She was a member of Meridan Chapter 1310 Order of Eastern Star-Long Beach, CA; 35 year member and past president Long Beach Legal Secretaries Ass’n.; 20 year member American Women's Ass’n. Mrs. Dolbee is survived by her sister, Bernice Cain, Spring Arbor, sister-in-law. Lucille Mackinder, Hastings; step-son, Gordon Dolbee. Kalamazoo and nephew. Robert (Lois) Mackinder, Hastings. Preceding her in death were her husband, Cletus L. Dolbee April 23, 1952. Services were held Tuesday, March 16. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Green of Nashville and Barbara Postma of Grand Rapids would like to announce the engagement of their children. Holly Janine Green and Thomas John Postma. Holly is a 2002 graduate from Kellogg Community College nursing program. She is currently employed at Tendercare of Hastings. Tom is currently employed at Twin City Food as a machine operator. A May 15, 2004 wedding is planned at Historical Charlton Park. St Francis Episcopal Church at 11850 to Patricia Johns, J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Mi. 49058. HASTINGS - Mrs. Shirley M. Hultquist. age 67, of Hastings, died Tuesday. March 16, Green-Postma engagement announced Florence R. Hall Taylor Gillespie of Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living is the great great grandmother in the center from. Left to right. Leah Fulgham Hotaling bolding William Gerard Hotaling Jr. bom 8-144)3; Laura R. Taylor Mann, great grandmother. Susan R. Mann Fulgham, grandmother; Michael L. Fulgham holding Nash Matthew Fulgham born 10-5-03. must be received by Tuesday. March 23. There is no charge for this calendar of events. Churches may also advertise for greater impact. For more information, call 945-9554 and a sales representative will provide rates. Marriage licenses Jeffrey Alan Huey. Hastings and Amanda Jo Eaton, Slippery Rock, PA. Paul Michael Christensen. Wayland and Mystique Dawn Kotrha, Wayland. William Howard Woodbury. Nashville and Jacqueline Denise Wirebaugh. Hastings. Erik Nathaniel Toth. Middleville and Samantha Jean Coryan. Middleville. Richard Arden Weedal. Jr.. Hastings and Gabrielle Bessie Hall. Hastings. Robert Louis Dim. Middleville and Julia Angela Costa. Middleville. Gary Edward Hanke. Dowling and Nicole Lynn Arnold. Dowling. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. jfewbo] GIRL, Madison Jane bom on March 4. 2004 to Scott and Angela (Daniels) Jeff-reys of Kenosha, WI. She weighed 8 lbs. 14 ois. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Denny and Michele Boss of Gun Lake, Daryl and Cheryl Daniels of Middleville and Frank and Kathleen Jeffreys of Ada. GIRL, Morgan Tara bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Feb. 24, 2004 at 3:44 p.m. to Kathy Salmeron and Daniel Keller. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Elijah Dwayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26, 2004 al 10:02 a.m. to Jennifer and Elijah Brisco of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Isaac Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24. 2004 at 5:27 p.m. to Angela and Josh Stanton of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. Il 3/4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 2. 2004 at 9:41 a.m. to Holly Vann and Eric McDougle of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Sierra Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 4, 2004 to Carmen and Laurie Tamez of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kassiday LaNeal Bilger, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26. 2004 at 10:41 p.m. to Staci Neal Adams and Lance K. Bilger of Gun Lake. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Cody Jack, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 2. 2004 at 8:26 a.m. to Shilo Dennis and Jack Taylor of Nashville/Lacey. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. BOY, Keegan Paul, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25, 2004 at 1 a.m. to Michelle and Duane Nelson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jacob Paul, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 2, 2004 at 11:40 p.m. to Cris (Sarver) and Greg Fish of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Trinity Ann, bom at Pennocl Hospital on March 3, 2004 at 8:13 a.m. to Lisa Nash and Ken Simon Jr. of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Elila Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 2,2004 at 1:24 p.m. to Heather and Dennis McFadden of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Kyler Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 27, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. to Kristine Brown and Joel Hess of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Samuel Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 27, 2004 at 7:15 p.m to Joel and Jennifer DeYoung of Plainwell. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Elijah Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26. 2004 al 6:45 a.m. to Patrick and Victoria Mascbo of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Douglas, bom at Saint Mary’s Medical Center on Feb. 9, 2004 at 7:54 a.m. to Brock and Holly (Forbes) Hanson of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Douglas and Elizabeth Forbes, Steve and Patty Hanson, and Mikki Hanson, all of Hastings. �Page 8 - Thuredav. March 18. 2004 - The Hastings Banner The first day of spring comes on Saturday. March 20. The Ionia County monthly health clinic will be held from 9 to 1 i :30 a.m. Wednesday. March 24. in the basment of the Central United Methodist Church. The Toy and Doll show at the Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be held Friday. March 26. and Saturday. March 27. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Last year about 150 attended the first such show. which was limited '.o dulls only. This year the exhibits are expanded to include other toys. Come and take a look, or lend a toy to the display so others may sec a treasure you cherish. The second Festival of Tables will be held Saturday. March 27. at St. Edward’s Family Center, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Community Library. This promises to be a lovely event, based on last year’s event. Thomapple Players receive a check from BCF A $2,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation will help the Thomapple Players mount another season, which will begin with an original musical, "I Owe It All to You" and will end with a play this fall. Pictured are (from left) Jennifer Richards of the foundation, and Thomapple Players Board members Norma Jean Acker, Rose Anger, Doug Acker, Carol Sattlerty, Dawn Ambrose and Terry Dennison. Hastings Area Schools announce Kindergarten Registration REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (children must be 5 on or before December 1st) for next school year will take place on March 24th from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on March 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. al one location in town; Southeastern Elementary School (registration will be one hour earlier at Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring your child at the time of registra­ tion. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child’s official birth certificate, immunization record, and verification of residency to this meeting. The child's social security number is also requested but not required. BY STATE LAW immunizations, vision and hearing testing must be com­ plete before school attendance in the fall. At the time of registration, par­ ents will be given appointments for a pre-enrollment test for vision and hearing as well as a school readiness test. l Michigan Home Fmce St.lh' S' F H,st-cr. Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase YES! 3$ YES! E5 YES! YES! YES! YES! S3 YES! Mobile Home in Park X] OOPS! (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Call today! 269-945-6280 Im bm. tom. m M ML nm M: «•» MBK MM w WMSiM Lscfttty bmm8 aii BpontBi. Men and women are invited. The feature of the day will be storyteller Jennifer Strauss Ivinskas. Call the library for tickets. There will be 25 decorated tables, and there will be allotted time for viewing. St. Edward's will have another of its Lenten fish dinners Friday evening. If you want to drive a bit, fish dinners can be enjoyed at the American Legion Post at Hubbardston with a choice of fish or shrimp. Free help with federal. Michigan and local income tax returns can be obtained Fridays through April 9 for senior citizens and low income taxpayers at the Commission on Aging in Ionia from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.ir. Appointments are necessarv bv calling 527­ 5365. The Ionia County Commissioners will have a public meeting concerning a recreation grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at 7:30 p.m. Monday. March 22, at the Ionia County courthouse. The grant would be used for improvements for Bertha Brock Park. The Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church will have a presentation from Jews for Jesus at a Seder meal and service at 7 p.m. Thursday. March 25. A free-will offering will be accepted. Call Pastor Gary Taylor at 693­ 2366 for details. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the VFW post will have a rummage sale Thursday. March 25. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch Is available. Proceeds will go to the VFW National Hone. On Friday. March 26. the North Plains Cemetery Association will have a soup and sandwich supper and baked goods sale in the annex of the North Plains Church north of Muir on the corner of Schaeffer and Olmstead roads. A quilt will be raffled. This is one means of supporting the cemetery mainte­ nance. This is not a township cemetery. The county genealogy society has just completed an index of the cemetery which is for sale al $20. It includes alphabetical n. lex of all buri­ als, another of inscriptions, and another of endowed lots. The Sebev.a Center United Methodist Church will have a pancake supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27. with sausage, applesauce, fried potatoes and beverages for a free-will offering. Ward "Arch" and Elaine Vanlaanen were called to Iron Mountain last week because of the death of Arch's sister. Rose, leaving him the last sibling of a family of eight Their father served in the military in World War I and overseas with the American Red Cross during World War II. He died when .Arch was a very young boy. Their mother raised the children to adulthood. Cars lined the streets for blocks on Saturday forenoon during the funeral service for Rex Goodemoot at Central UMC. Soloists were Jason Goodemoot, son of nephew Mark and Darlene and Carole Reiser, daughter of Rex’s oldest brotho^Jrtancis. The Rev. Dr. Donald Ferris offiiettUu. The local historical society met last Thursday evening at Lake Manor. The busi­ ness session was very brief, so the entire evening could be devoted to picture identifi­ cation. which was done by 14 people gathered around two long tables under the bright lights of the serving room at the Manor. Refreshments were served by Betty Carey and her mother. Reine Peacock, with an Irish theme and lots of green. The soup supper sponsored by the Girl Scout troop of Lake Odessa and Clarksville had good attendance last Wednesday (March 10). There was a choice of soups and desserts. Daniel and Cherith (Steed) Goodemoot are the parents of baby Mara Lorraine, bom in GrandRapId March 2. She was in neonatal care for a few days, but came home Wednesday, March 10. Alan and Sharon Healy) Goodemoot are the first time grand­ parents. Baby Mara is in the fifth generation to live on the Curtis farm on Tooker road in a new house built in the last three years. This house is on the farm where Harold and Elgie Curtis raised their three girls, including Lorraine, who married Ford Goodemoot. Three Ayers grandchildren lived on the farm with their mother and grandparents, Elgie and Wallace Shroll. Michigan State has announced honors stu­ dents. They include Tracy Barbour, Joshua Clum, Brittany Droste, Brenna Flannery, Jason Kaufman. Lindsey Newton. Audra Robinson, Rhlanna Stalter and Tracy Thelen. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Sociey will be delayed one week because of Maundy Thursday falling on the usual meeting night. The meeting will be held on Thursday evening, April 15. Leah Abbott will be the speaker. LaVon and Marsha Hamp, accompanied by his mother, Bernice Hamp, returned home Sunday evening from a week at Virginia Beach, where they found the weather very cool. The village track began its spring routine of brash pickup on the third Monday. Winds in recent weeks have brought down plenty of limbs. Lawns were littered last week after heavy winds. Larry and Joyce Wait on Nash Road had their annual maple sugar party for cousins by the dozens. ^Innie’s MAILBOX by Katin/Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Finding photos Dear Annie: i recently went home for a family visit and discovered rather suggestive pictures of my brother with "Sally." My brother, however, is married to "Carolyn." These were recent photos taken on a busi­ ness trip. My brother stashed them in a draw­ er at my parents' place. I came across them when I went to search for a pair of scissors. I knew my mother would be terribly upset if she saw these pictures, so I took them home with me before they were discovered by any­ one else. What should I do now? Should I bum the pictures or put them back where I found them? My brother has been through marriage counseling, but it apparently hasn't helped, and 1 doubt he would listen to my advice. Concerned Little Brother Dear Concerned: Give the pictures to your brother. Explain that you found the photos accidentally and removed them to spare your mother the anguish of seeing him with anoth­ er woman. Tell him he ought to get rid of the pictures or put them where they will not be discovered by anyone else. Detect the disease Dear Annie: This letter is for all the teenage girls whose monthly cramps are worse than most When I was young, I was told that if I were more active, the pain would go away. It didn't In fact it got worse. Eventually I was put on prescription pain killers and then birth control pills. Nothing helped. In my late 20s, my husband and I decided to start a family. After a lot of tests and quite a few surgeries, ductors discovered that I have endometriosis. This is a painful disease that can cause infertility and other problems. If any young woman thinks she may have endometriosis, please urge her to talk to her doctor about it It could change her life. Finally Blessed with Children in Alberta, Canada Dear Alberta: Thank you for your valuable letter. Extremely painful menstrual cycles are one symptom of endometriosis, and early treatment can make a huge difference. Contact the Endometriosis Association (endometriosisassn.org) at 8585 N. 76th Place, Milwaukee. WI53223 for information. For a list of online resources around the globe, check out endometriosis.org. Seldom sees son Dear Annie: I have a married son who never comes to see me. He says it's easier for me to go to his house. He will drive right past my home on his way to church or to his moth­ er-in-law's. yet he never stops by. When a hol­ iday rolls around, or my birthday, he'll phone and say he has a gift for me, but I have to go to his house to pick it up. I never receive pic­ tures of his children, even when I ask for them. Of course, the situation is reversed with his wife's family. They are taken out to dinner all the time, get more presents on holidays, and he is often at their house fixing things. 1 can't even get him to c.ime into my home, let alone do anything for rae. I'm scheduled for minor surgery soon, and when 1 tried to tell him, he was too busy talking about his in-laws, and 1 gave up. I don't know where I went wrong. I have ceased to exist for my son and his family. The grandkids are not allowed to stay at my house, yet the other grandma gets them when­ ever she wants. What can I do? - Lonely Grandma Dear Grandma: How sad that your son doesn't make a greater effort to keep you in his life, but it only fuels resentment to com­ pare your treatment with the in-laws’, keeping a record of who's "winning." Can you warm up the relationship with your daughter-in­ law? It might help. Meanwhile, don't rely on Sonny to be your social outlet Volunteer at a hospital, join a health club, work for a politician, sing in a choir. Get involved and fill your life with peo­ ple who will care about your welfare. Biradal bias? Dear Annie: My daughter has been dating a man of another race for the past six years. They became engaged eight months ago. My husband and I have ran the full gamut of emo­ tions about it and have been seeing a coun­ selor. The March 23, 2004, regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Charter Township Hail, 885 River Road, I am still not sure my daughter has made the right decision. My husband has finally come to accept the situation and says he will not lose a daughter over this. While I do not intend to lose my daughter either, can you tell me if I am being foolish? I am concerned for her future and any children she may have. I wonder how the world will treat them. Her fiance is a wonderful human being, has a good career and a great personality. What is my problem? - Concerned Mom Dear Mom: We understand that you want your daughter to have a life without hardship of any kind, and you are afraid that an inter­ racial marriage will create problems for her. Interracial marriages are much more common these days than they used to be. and biracial children are now a normal part of the world's landscape. Most folks would not look twice at such a couple and their children. Put your worries aside for your family's sake, and accept this man with your whole heart. If he is as terrific as you say, their life together will be wonderful. Wife wedding woes Dear Annie: 1 disagree with your advice to "Still the Wife in my Heart." Her husband of 25 years had an affair, got a divorce and is liv­ ing with the woman. Now she wants to know if she must invite the homewrecker to her son's wedding. I say, in no way does this shack-up hooey need to be invited. The only reason HE is invited is because he's the father of the groom. If he "won't come unless she comes," tough luck. He gave up a lot of rights by leav­ ing his wife. - Jerks Don’t Deserve Privileges Dear JDDP: We appreciate your position, but we don't agree. It's difficult to take the high road under these circvmstances, but it shows real class and Mom won't regret it later. Here's more: From the East: When my son told me of his wedding plans, I seriously considered not attending so I wouldn't have to face my ex and the woman who helped him destroy our marriage. Then I realized the day was about my son and his fiancee, and not about me. Here's what she should do: Buy a GREAT dress and look terrific. Involve herself in the wedding plans. Vent her pain to friends and family (NOT the wedding couple), or maybe to a therapist, and concentrate on the joy of the new beginning and not on the pain of die past. I will never regret taking die high rood. I felt beautiful and happy, and, more impor­ tantly, my son and his new wife have nothing but happy memories of their wedding day. Midwest: What better gift to give her son than the mature, generous suggestion that he feel free to encourage his father to include his life partner in all the prenuptial festivities, and give her a seat beside the father at the cer­ emony? After all. it's the son's wedding, not a rehash of Mom's divorce. If she can muster a bit of magnanimity, it might just be the genesis for the development of a relationship between the son and his father's partner, and this could only bode well for the entire family. If not now, when? At the christening of a newborn? A family funeral? A grandchild's graduation? A new attitude for Mrs. Ex might have her smiling a bit more and perhaps even finding her way to content­ ment in her own life. Please tell her for me. Holiday blessing An Irish proverb for St Patrick's Day: May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Dag Care Openings Low Rates: $16.00 day - $80.00 week Meals/Snacki Provided. CPR/Fust Aid Training HA Welcome, Located Near Central School Licensed for 19 years with 24 years experience. Hastings, Michigan. 02587261 Calk 945-4260 ae 945-2809 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 18. 2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME ^^R A look down memory lane... George Washington Coats and the Hamlet of Coats Grove By Joyce Weinbrecht George Washington Coats was bom in Springwater. Livingston County, the State of New York in May 7. 1838. When he was 20 years old he married Abby Jane Richardson in Jamestown. Mich. George Coats served in the Civil War serv­ ing with the Michigan Engineers. When he got out of service in 1865. he came home to Abby in Ottawa County. In 1876. he purchased 50 acres on Section 31. Woodland Township from Oscar Munion and he moved his family, his wife and five children. George Edward. Emma (Davenport l. Harriet (Boice). Ethel (Hall) and Alice (Chase). The trees were so thick on the grove where the house stood that limbs had to be lifted up to allow the family to enter the house, and it became the Coats Grove. In November of 1879. a builder by trade. George hauled brick from Hastings with which to build a new house. The family lived in the granary while the house, which is still standing, was being built. The old house was tom down and the new house was built. Coats Grove is unique in that the hamlet occupies corners of four Barry County town­ ships. Hastings was where the Coats property was located. Castleton was on the south side of the road, the village store was located on this comer. Carlton was on the northwest cor­ ner and the school house was built on that cor­ ner. Hastings Township was on the southwest comer and the church, now known as Woodgrove Christian Brethren Parish, still occupies that comer. The community Strived and grew. The C.K.&S. Railroad came through in 1888 and This brick home in Coats Grove was built by George Washington Coats in 1879-80. George Washington Coats. 1835­ 1897, founded the community which sits at the crossroads of four county town­ ships. built a station there and a post office was needed for the area. George W. Coats posted the bonds and was appointed postmaster on Sept. 19. 1879. and the name officially became Coats Grove. A building was put up and the first mail came in on March 16. 1880. This building served as a general store and post office for many years. Mr. Coats also had a shop near this comer Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roll (Fourth marking period) Fifth grade All As — Clara Bagley. Aubrey Beeler. Avery Blackbum. Carly Boehm. Katelyn Grizzle. Alex Haase. Jeremy Haywood, Taylor Hennessey. Cameron James. Amanda Mikolajczyk. Harley Miller. McKenzie Nguyen. Amy Olvitt, Thomas Olvitt, Amber Rawlings and Dallas Swinehart Honor Roll — Christopher Anthony. Brandon Arcand. Evan Beadle. Nicholas Bieganski. Alexander Blincoe. Meghan Boule, Dylan Bouchie. Tyler Bourdo. Chelsea Bradfield, Elizabeth Conrad. Trevor Cunice. Jordan Dimock. Cody Dimond. Jessi Doxtader, Austin Drake. Jamie Duncan. Bradley Eddy, Isaac Engiesma, Jim FarrahJI, Amy Fox, Taylor Gallagher. Joseph Garrison. Melinda Grant. Charles Hoadley. Ryan Hoeberiing, Krista Holtman. Cortni Howard. Jessica Jackson. Kasie Jacobs. Jacqueline Manin K isiy MruJw**. Hubert Mayberry, lairne O'Grady Tiffany ►'apesh, Kayin-Lea Paradcwski, Aaron Piece, /Andrew Pursiey. Joseph Q.xro. jot Quick, Jamie Kauisiuii, Kaieign Robinson. Emily Smith. Nolan Smith, John Synwolt, Jonathon Todd, Kyle Tyna. Charles VanHoose, Cassandra Watson, Krystal Wensauer. Christina Wilcox, Kristin Wine. Garrett Wolthuis, Josie Wooten, Emily Workman and Jacob Yakel. Sixth grade All As — Stephanie Betcher. Taylor Boreham, Gavin Brinley, Deelana Court, Samantha Engiesma. Paige Green. Thomas Groesbeck, Adam Hammond. Christopher Horrocks, Brandon Humphreys. Anna Hunt, Matthew Ingle, Nicholas Koon, McKenzie Lester, Kaitlin Marshall, Terin Norris, Kirsten Nottingham, Maria Ogg. Taylor Peavey. Taylor Sewell. Thomas Tabor, Cody Warner, Hannah Williams, Caitlin Williamson and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Maxwell Alman, Cody Anderson, Aaron Aukerman, Molly Baker, Rebecca Blincoe, Katelyn Bloomberg, Kimberly Bobilya. Logan Boss, Tiffany Bryant, Andre*. Card, Casey Christie, Andrea Crilly, Benjamin Crookston, Abigail Culbert, Sarah Dawson. James Deibert, Kelly Dill. Shelbie Dimond, Joseph Dudley. Jarett Ford, Chana Gehrman, Emily Hardy, Luke Hatfield, Tyler Haywood, Jake Homister. Leah Hook. Emily Jones, Joseph Koopman. Richard Lindsey, Kelley Martindale. Andrea Merriman. Alexander Methvin, Bradley Movers, John Meyers. Samantha Michael. Dustin Millard. Sequoyah Millard. Roberta Minehart. Matthew Norman, Sara Osborne, Randi Pash. Monika Pelikan, Joshua Phan. Cara Phelps. Keegan Planck. Amber Poling, Lexy Purdum. Samantha Reed. Ryann Risner, Paige Robinson. Kenzi Rombaugh, Katie Searles, Joseph Springer. Clinton Gaylor, Richard Green. Colleen Hannon. Joanna Hoeberiing, Scon Hoekstra. Samuel Hoff. Samantha Holroyd. Sarah Holroyd. Tiffany Horton. Stefan Jovanovich. Melissa Julian. Tarah Keim. Taylor Kingsley. Sarah Kucharek, Dylan Leinaar. Raymond Lindsey, Corey MacBeth. Joshua Marzic, Carol Matthews. Daniel McIntyre, Steven Modena. Christopher Olvitt, Brittany Petzold. Brett Reath, Sarah Robbins. Katie Robinson. Quinn Seaver. Lisa Solomon. Catrina Soto. Emily Stevens. David Tiffany, Samantha Vickery, Robbie Wandell and Kara Whittemore. daughters, and he outlined his many building experiences in his diaries. His son, George Edwin Coats, operated and enlarged the size of the farm and George W. helped with the farming. He also cut wood and hauled it to Hastings during the winter time. They raised 153 varieties of apples, hay and grain. George Washington Coats died on Dec. 20, 1897. He was stricken in his shop and died in his beloved home. He is buried in Fuller Cemetery, Cartton Township. Sources: Material submitted by Grace Hart Coats; Barry County History. 1985. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP Contact Nick Barlow DeWaters. Brian Diaz. Mitchell Duquesne!, Raymond Emery. Alexandra Fox. Emma Garrison. Gabriel Hayford. Morgan Hennessey, Jennifer Jeudevine, Matthew Julian. Nicholas Kuykendall. Justine McCowan. Sara McDuff. Anna Merriman. Mary Minehan. Amy Patrick. Blain Patrick, Brandon Reynolds. Shawn Rine. Whitney Roberts, Stephanie Ross, Jessica Samis, Steven Scoby, Lacy Seamans. Andrey Spaulding, Corey Spencer, Chelsea Streeter. Amber Strick. Kaitlyn Torres, Samantha Vandenberg. Kevin VanHoosc, Larry White. Jessica Wine and Jessica Wines. Eighth grade All As - Rachel Beeler, Paul Betcher. McKenzie Earl, Kathryn Goy, Althea Hannon, Angela Kennedy, Bailey Lester. Jared Lindberg. Chase Mills, Jill Newton, Lavonne Ogg. Samantha Reynolds. David Roberts, Shawn Schut. Jordan Smith. Kelsie Smith. Christopher Storck. Justin VanderMeer and Rachael Williams. Honor Roil — April Bennett, Krirtina Bobdya, Eric BceL~. Jesse Ceci’:, Caitlin Champion. Semantht Cooke. rtaiJey Davis. Quinn DeBull. Cassandra Desness, Michael where he built such items as outhouses, bob sleds, hay racks, wagon boxes, wagon wheels, clothes bars, wheelbarrows, a small coffin and setting wagon and buggy wheels. He built in addition to his own large and beautiful bouse, a bam, granary carriage houses, shop and store. He also built al least 15 other houses in that neighborhood and aided in the building of many others, includ­ ing the roof on the Davenport house near the Village of Woodland. He built at least 17 bams and countless other smaller farm build­ ings. He was a prolific diary keeper, as were his aim mk amnaaaE capnai caaa <£> H Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 I I INVITATION TO BID The Hastings Area School System wM be accepting bid* lor the replacement of appmotimately 75,000 square leet of a low slope rooting, and oompieto Mar off and replacement of the Annex Building root. Bid documents may be obtained at the Hastings Area School System Administration Office, located at 232 W. Grand Street. Heatings, Michigan starting Monday, March 22. 2004. Appointments can be made to examine the site when the bid documents are picked up, or by calling Mark Rushford. Supervisor of Maintenance Services, at 269-945^151. Deadline for submitting bids: May 10, 2004, 8:00 a.m Sealed blds should be sent to: st*vun Harttson - Director of Operational Services w. Grand Street Hastings, MtcMgen eeoss The lastings Area Schoo! Sysien reserves the right to setecl any bid which wr/es Its buut intft'-esi and . ese-ves the 5ght to repct any and ah bids omow “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” People who could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Hastings Mayor, Bob May. “My recent heart attack made me really appreciate the outstanding professionalism we have here at Pennock's Emergency Department. Without their team of caring professionals, physicians, nurses, and technicians, I don’t know what the outcome would have been. We are very fortunate to have such an outstanding hospital and hospital staff nearby. For a community our size we are really blessed. If anybody questions the professionalism and caring of our local hospital, have them call me! I don’t know why anyone would go anywhere else.” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. Stonebumer, Nakotah Terburg, Dylan Tilbury. Kali Tobias. Nicholas Vanarsdal. Joshua White. Lance Wortinger. Tyler Woznicki and Franceque Zelenock. Seventh grade All As — Janet Fase. Anna Goldsworthy. Sarah Heney. Adam Keys. Stephanie KirkJohnson. Steven Kirk-Johnson, Lauren Knollenberg. Elizabeth McCord. Maria Methvin. Nicholai Methvin, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, William Moon.V, Nicolas Mueller. Thomas Muma. Dalton Parmenter. Jeremy Reigler, Adrienne Schroeder, Libby Warren and Sara Weimer. Honor Roll — Charles Andersen, Blaec Anderson. Chelsea Bagley. Hillary Bagley, Brian Bieganski. Alexander Bork. Kara Bowman. Angela Boysen. Audrey Brown. Thaddeus Calkins. Douglas Campbell. Andrew Chapman. Amber Christiansen. Michael Curcuro. Allison Deschaine. Jacob Donahue. William Doran. Rachael DotsonHackworth. Pcler Duquesnel. Mandy Dye. Lacey Edgerton. Patrick Fales. James Fletcher. David Fulton-McCarty. Rebecca Amy Poholski, D.O., Robert “Mayor Bob” May, Mayor of Hastings Chief of Emergency Medicine Pennock HEALTH VICES > . otofessional. progress,,., Ortners in pe«*”“V? 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings • WWW.PENNOCK.HEALTH.COM 01523723 I �p«#» 10 - Tluraday, March 10. ZXM - Th. HuOnga Barer Otsego’s Bulldogs down Lakewood spikers in the State Quarterfinals at Allendale by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Jessie Buche may find solace in a normal post-game ritual, but no one really had an answer as to why the Viking vanity volleyball team didn't perform at its highest level in the biggest game of the sea­ son. The Vikings fell to Otsego 15-7,15-17,15­ 11 in the Class B Quarterfinals Tuesday night at Allendale High School. “I’ll watch the tapes, probably all night, and figure it out,” said Buche. It’s just what she’s gotten used to after four yean with the Viking volleyball program. “I usually do,” said Buche. M1 watch them three or four times after every game.” % The Vikings had gotten used to coming from behind to win big games all season long. They did it against East Grand Rapids in the Regional Finals at Wyoming Park. Lakewood came close to doing it again. The Bulldogs dominated the first game. The Vikings were one point away from elimina­ tion in the second game, down 14-12, before coming back to take the victory. Viking sophomore Stevie Spetoskey watched a Bulldog shot fall inches from the out of bounds line to make it 14-13, then scored a kill on the next rally to tie game two. Emily Goodemoot followed with an ace and the Vikes were back in front Otsego tied the game at 15, but Chelsea Brehm was able to duck av ’ay from a Bulldog kill that was flying long for a point and after a few back and forth rallies Buche ended game two with a kill. "That’s the way we usually play,” said Buche. "I wanted to pull it out and I thought we would, but we pulled it out when we were playing really good (this season). It wasn’t our night tonight.” Game three was tied 6-6, when the Vikings A WhMe-Out crowd does the wave at The Wood. Viking fans giving Cameron’s Crazies a run for their money The idea for this column first popped into my head Wednesday. February 25, while sit­ ting on the floor of the Middleville gymnasium I listened as the Lakewood fans cheered on their vanity wrestling squad against Allegan in the Regional Finals, and jotted down notes about the little things I beard com­ ing from the White-Out clad crowd behind me. ’Pin! Pin! Pin!" thpy shouted as the Vikings’ Alan O'Donnell walked to the mat to begin his 215-pound match. My desire only grew the next night, seeing the Viking varsity volleyball squad top Mason in the team's final home contest of the season. The Viking crowd was just as loud, and just as proud at a volleyball match Last week during the district basketball tournament at Lakewood, one of the Viking students mentioned to me that the Lakewood student section had been excluded from an article about outstanding fans in the Lansing paper. There had to be a mistake, and maybe it was time for me to write something about it The clincher was seeing Mr. David T. Young with a smile on his face Monday morn­ ing. I’d spent the weekend keeping a close eye on 22 local wrestlers at the Palace of Auburn Hills, so the "second string" had to be there for Saturday night’s district final at Lakewood. The man who hums, "high school spirit’s at an all time low," while siting in front of his desk arrived at the district final five minutes before tip-off. The gym at Lakewood was packed, and the only space he could find was a standing room only spot next to the Viking students. And get this, the man who lives to clean up county government while listening to clas­ sical tunes enjoyed himself. I’d told him before about the Viking fans, but he just had to see it for himself. He went in an objective observer, and came out a Lakewood fan. His enthusiasm for the Viking fans was only enhanced by the fact that he was dissappointed in what he saw from the Tiojan eagers. "It’s everything high school sports should be about," he said of the Lakewood students. That was the clincher. I had to write this column. So, without further adieu, in lieu of a special fan section trophy or any other kind of recognition, here is my ode to the best high school fans I’ve seen. They wear cowboy hats, face paint, and aviator glasses. You’ll never see them sitting on their (well, this is a family paper). The bleachers bend as they bounce up and down. Lake O. gets my vote for greatest sports town. They have cheers for the cameramen. And the local sports writer (but they don’t get any bonus points for that). When thejayvees go into. OT, They’re ready to pull an all nighter They use new chants, classic cheers. And they can think on theirfeet, (they are standing the entire game). With that power on their side. The Vikings hardly ever get beat. Where else do small children turn tricks That would make Mary Lou Retton ooh and ahhh? And also show appreciation when Mr. NeSmith (Delton’s unofficial cheerleader) Does his toe touches, flips, and hurrahs? The Vttes have David T and Dubbya on their side. Even Frodo, Gollumn, and the Elf are along for the ride. They cheer in time, and They know where to draw the line. Should anyone ever step past They follow it up with the ”We're Sorry’1 chant. Sure they're there for their eagers. But what I think is best of all Is that they do it the same way for the grapplers. And the girls’volleyball. To quote just one of their magnificent calls. ”lt’s over there!” ”Hey, it's over there!” ”Hey, it's over there!” "It’s all over.” It is all over. The End. I went on a run to pull ahead 9-6. Otsego scored the next point and Lakewood called time out to refocus in hopes of holding the lead. The Vikings came out of the time out and senior setter Abby Chase continually sent the ball Buche’s way. Lakewood built an 11-7 Idad, and it looked like the Vikes were back to their old trick of just extending the drama before pulling it out in the end. The Bulldogs, which played scrappy defense all night long, held the Vikings score­ less the rest of the night as they slowly worked towards championship point "We worked hard to get a big lead, then we just didn’t make the big plays at the end,” said Lakewood head coach Jeff Duits. Led by junior Megan Holland, Otsego attacked the middle of the Viking front line. The Bulldogs scored with tips, a couple big kills and a few that barely found their way Latewood seniors Jessie Buche, left, and Lindsay Overbeck coNide as they raoa for a dig in the third game Tuesday night against Otsego in the Class B Quarterfinals at Allendale High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Jessie's serving was so tough right there," said Duits. “She served four straight points and made it very difficult for East to nm their offense. And we were getting great defense by all of our giris. Katie MacDonald and Stevie Spetoskey were picking up lots of balls giving us chances to score." A kill by Buche made it 14-13 and then the teams traded side outs before Buche nailed the game winner to send Lakewood back to the stale quarterfinals with a 15-13 game three win. Buche again led the Vikings with 34 kin, 24 digs and 4 aces while Chase had a great day with 53 assists and 19 digs. The Vikings beat Grand Rapids South Christian IM, 8-15,15-10 in the opening pm while third ranked EGR smashed Hamilton IM, 15-1 in their opener. Against South Christian Lakewood came out ready to play and controlled game one, winning handily. But the Sailon fought back in game two with good play from their middle blocker who kept Lakewood off balance with her hitting. Game three saw Lakewood jump to an early 7­ 0 lead only to see South come back to trail 12-10 before Emily Goodemoot dosed out the match with three service points to send the Vikings on to the find. though the blocks put up by Lakewood’s Morgan Pennington and Lindsey Overbeck. A kill attempt by Buche sailed past the line for the Bulldogs' 15th point. She had knocked in 29 kills in the contest Abby Chase led Lakewood with 40 assists, and Chelsea Brehm had 28 digs. The Vikings committed some errors they were unaccustomed to. A couple times they lacked communication on defense, and com­ mitted rare service errors. “We just didn’t play well.” said Duits, “that’s the bottom line. We played terrible.” It wasn’t the play of a team that ends the season with a record of 57-12-2. Vikings win Regional Title To anyone who’s watched the Lakewood var­ sity volleyball team all season, Saturday’s result shouldn't be too much of a stunner. Lakewood advanced to the Quarterfinals by defeating the third ranked East Grand Rapids Pioneers in the regional final at Wyoming Park in three games. The seventh ranked Vikings weren't ready to despair after falling in the opening game of the regional final 6-15, and took games two and three 15-8,15-13. “These girls just don’t quit Whenever people want to count them out they find ways to win," said Viking coach Jeff Duits. "1 am so proud of all 12 of them. Each girl has contributed a lot to this team and now we can push for a spot in the state final. We are excited not only for ourselves but for all our fans who support us so welt” The EGR match was one that Lakewood had expected all season long with the Pioneers being led by Colorado bound Alex Buth, a Miss Michigan volleyball candidate And EGR didn’t waste any time showing Lakewood why they deserved their high ranking by winning game one 15-6. “We made tons of errors in that first game." said Viking coach Jeff Duits. “We did everything wrong that we could while East was very sharp.” In game two the Vikings regrouped and limit­ ed their errors allowing them to get the ball to their hitters who hammered away at the East defense. Jessie Buche started to take over the Latewood's Chelsea Brehm fires a kill over the block put up by Otsego's Carolyn Jackson, left, and Anastasia Urbanik. (Photo by Brett Bremer) match in game two. “She played probably her best defensive game of the year, served well and of course kept pounding the ball down their throats," said Duits. “East just couldn't stop her." Game three was a back and forth thriller that bad the fans from both schools on the edge of their scats. Lakewood led 4-0 before East came back to lead 7-4. Abby Chase's serving and the hitting of Buche, Morgan Pennington and Chelsea Brehm brought the Vikings back to an 8­ 7 lead but the Pioneers had another run to go up 12-9. As they have done so many times this season the Vikings made another ran of their own to go up 13-12. Lakewood head volleyball coach Jeff Duits raises the regional championship trophy high as his team rushes over to celebrate its victory over East Grand Rapids last Saturday at Wyoming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 18, 2004 - Page 11 Saxons Ferguson and Redman earn medals at State TK has two medalists and Lakewood four by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon senior Chad Ferguson came up one win short of the Championship Finals at the Division 2 State Individual Wrestling Tournament last weekend. He had been hoping to bring home a top three medal in his third, and final trip to the tournament. He placed fifth at 130 pounds, but wasn't disappointed. "My goal last year was to make it to state, and then I wanted to medal once I got here and didn’t," said Ferguson. “So. I set my goals higher for this year." Ferguson won his first two matches, to advance to the Championship Semifinals, where he faced Swartz Creek’s Bill Freese and lost a 10-4 decision. On the way. he topped Jim Hewson of Lapeer West 1-0 and Jake Stradling of Petoskey 5-0. “I wrestled pretty dam good the whole tournament.” said Ferguson, “except for the consolation semi’s, where 1 sucked.” In the Consolation Semifinals Saturday morning Ferguson lost a 15-10 decision to Allegan's Clayton Butcher Ferguson had beaten Butcher for the District Title at Vicksburg. Trailing 9-6 headed into the third period, Ferguson scored a quick reversal against Butcher. He then let Butcher go and scored another take down. The match was tied at ten. Knowing that it would be near impossible to ride Butcher the remainder of the match, Ferguson let him go again in hopes of getting one more take down. But this time Butcher was quicker, and scored the take down, and a pair of near-fall points before the contest ended. Ferguson came right back in the match for fifth place, and easily defeated James Barnett of Warren Woods-Tower 13-4. Ferguson’s senior teammate Scott Redman understands how Chad could have fallen to a kid he’d just beaten in regionals. “My first match, I had a kid I’d beaten six times the last three years." said Redman. “It’s always different here." That first match for Redman in the 152- Hastings’ senior Scott Redman scores back points against Lapeer West's Nick Hendrick in the second round of consolation Friday afternoon at the State Individual Wrestling Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior Dan Blair fights to hold down Adrian’s Cody Waters in the Championship Quarterfinals of the 189-pound weight class Friday at the State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pound weight class was against Kenowa Hills Man Racalla. Redman lost 6-5. From there, Redman battled through the consolation round to eventually earn the sev­ enth place medal bytopping Gabe Vaugh of North Branch 6-5 in the final match. “I expected to be in the finals this year," said Redman, “but 1 jus: haven't been wrestling the way I wanted the past couple of weeks. Redman opened the consolation bracket by topping Pontiac Norte Dame's Jeff Schuele with a pin in 2:26, then bested Lapeer West’s Nick Hendrick 8-3. The Saxon senior was knocked out of the consolation round in the quarterfinals by Kent Harding of Birmingham Groves, 11-5. Saxon senior Dan Blair came up ore win short of the medals, falling to Brendon Mika from Grand Rapids Catholic Central 14-11 in the second round of consolation. “He wrestled great," said Saxon coach Mike Goggins. In fact. Goggins and coach Dennis Redman thought that he was wrestling the best of the three heading into the state finals. Blair won his opening match against Fruitport’s Luke Dobb 12-5, but was knocked out in the Champiomihip Quarterfinals by the Hastings' Chad Ferguson flattens out Petoskey's Jake Stradling in the Championship Quarterfinals of the 130-pound weight class Friday morning at the Palace of Auburn Hits. (Photo by Brett Bremer) eventual champion, Adrian’s Cody Waters who pinned Blair in 2:55. The Saxons’ fourth qualifier RJ Morgan had been battling illness for weeks, and defaulted from his opening round match on Thursday night. He showed up for the opening round of consolation Friday morning, but was pinned by Fruitport's Chad Johnson in 53 seconds. Morgan is still the only Saxon to ever be a state qualifier in both his freshman and soph­ omore seasons. Middleville The young men or. as now can be said, young women who place third, fifth, and sev­ enth at the state wrestling finals most often come off the mat with a smile on their face, an arm raised, or rush c*f and leap into the arms of their ecstatic coaches. The first place finishers really celebrate. Then there are the all-staters who place second, fourth, sixth, and eighth who end their season with a loss. It is tough for some to take, but they are all champions. TK senior Michael McKeown ended an outstanding career Saturday with a second place finish in Division 2’s 125-pound weight class. McKeown, never one to show much emo­ tion on the mat, walked off with his head held hi»h despite a tough 8-5 loss to Flint Kearsley's Chris Diehl in the Championship Final. Trojan coach Tom Lehman best described McKeown’s style by pointing his index finger to his temple, signaling that the senior uses his head. A smart wrestler knows that sometimes you have to make tough choices. Sometimes in wrestling you have to take one step back in an attempt to take two steps forward. McKeown trailed Diehl 7-3 heading into the third period, and scored two points with a quick take down after a neutral start to the period. The Flint Kearsley sophomore would­ n’t go to his back afterwards however. "He tried to turn him for 34 seconds and didn’t turn him like he needed to, so he had to go optional and get to his feet and try to get two takedowns and force overtime.’ said Trojan coach Scott Marvin. Neither wrestler was able to score the rest of the way. McKeown ended his year with a 51-2 record. "He is aggressive. He is patient He is just solid. He’s not flashy.’ said Marvin after McKeown’s Championship Semifinal victory over Chris Jenkins of Tecumseh 5-0. "This morning was the first time he's been on his back, but he showed a lot of character after being down 5-0 to win 7-6.” For the first fifty matches of the season. McKeown gave up zero near fall points. Nick Uhlmann of Hazel Park accomplished the feat in the first period of the Championship Quarterfinals, but it only motivated McKeown who wasn't about to change any­ thing. He bested Jenkins the next round in his own way. "He was strong. My brothers told me he was going to be; they watched him at the team state finals. I just think 1 out wrestled him. I watched a lot of tape with my coaches and my brothers. I knew I couldn’t try and pin him with a throw. He would have pinned me. I just had to get on top and ran my stuff.” McKeown’s three older brothers, Patrick, Brian, and Kyle, who all wrestled at Middleville, have offered their experience to their younger sibling. "It’s awesome," said McKeown. "They’re always there. 1 can hear them almost as good as I hear the coaches on the side of the mat." The other seven state qualifiers didn't have three older brothers leaning over the railing of the front row at the Palace^o help ^idde them, but did their best io'make the most of the weekend. Trojan senior Dayne Fletke placed eighth at 160. He lost a tight 4-3 decision to Bloomfield Hills Lahser’s Matt Mathis in the opening round Thursday night The two were supposed to meet again in their last match, for seventh place, but Fletke was forced to default when he reaggravated a season long shoulder injury in the consolatioc quarterfi­ nals against Lakewood’s Alex Phillips. The weekend was filled with tight matches for Fletke. He opened consolation with a 9-2 win, but then had to face teammate Ben Ybema with all-stale honors on the line. Fletke’s two-point reversal was the only score in the match. Fletke tweaked his shoulder late in the match against Phillips, and lost out in an 8-6 decision that went to overtime. The two other Trojan seniors saw their sea­ son end a little sooner. At 275. Matt Potter bested Orchard Lake SL Mary’s in the consolation opener Friday morning for his one win on the weekend, before being knocked out by the eventual Sm DIVISION 2, PC. 13 Delton's Morgan pins his way through the Palace by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Things aren’t supposed to go as smoothly for a wrestler in the consolation bracket of iL You’ve got to go out after it" Morgan nearly scored a fifth straight pin against Yale's Zac Moody in the Consolation the Individual State Finals as they did for Final. He had Moody on his back as the final seconds ticked down in the third period. It Delton Kellogg senior Dustin Morgan over the weekend. was even as close as the referee tapping the mat. but the officials decided it had come After losing in the opening round to Sean Misko of Richmond 11-2, Morgan scored five consecutive victories to medal in third after time ran out. Morgan went on to win 11-3, to earn the third place medal. in Division 3*s 215-pound weight class. “Any time a guy can come back after los­ ing his first match in a tournament like this it’s great," said Heethuis. “After that, you “It lit a spark in him, that’s for sure." said Delton coach Rob Heethuis of Morgan’s loss to Misko. Morgan’s next four wins came by pin. He pinned Madison Heights Lamphere's John Suarez in 42 seconds in the consolation opener. He pinned Chippewa Hills' Ryan Cutler at 1:22 of the second round match. It only took Morgan one minute to pin Adrian Madison’s Jon Peebles to set up a second show down with Misko. This time. Morgan raced out to a 10-3 lead in the second period, turning Misko on his back twice. “I just came out after him." said Morgan. “1 wrestled cautious in the first one.” With 56 seconds remaining Morgan put Misko on his back for his fourth straight pin. know you’re not going to be a state champi­ on. It was just a great testament to his heart” Delton Kellogg's ocher senior at the state finals. Jim Sweat wrestled three incredibly tight matches at 189 pounds, however, he came out on the bottom end of two. “I don't think there is a lot of difference between the wrestlers here," said Heethuis. “I think a lot of it has to do with mental preparation." Sweat came in with a record of 41-7, but lost his opening match to the eventual fifth place medalist, Brandon Pratt of Grayling. 4-2. Sweat came back Friday morning and “It’s my senior year. I was afraid to lose.” topped Yale’s Jon Vanderbossche 5-4 in the first round of consolation. said Morgan of the first meeting with Misko. “It helped me realize you can’t worry about See DIVISION 3, pg. 13 Delton senior Dustin Morgan closes in on a pin against Richmond's Sean Misko in the Consolation Semifinals of Division 3’s 215-pound weight ciass Saturday morning at the Individual State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �P«0# 12 - Thursday, March 18, 2004 - fha Hasting# Banner Lakewood has regional date with Drew’s crew at GVSU by David T. Y«r Editor The savvy and spirited Lakewood student cheering section was chanting "Bring on Neitzel" at the conclusion of Saturday night's convincing 66-49 district championship tri­ umph over Middleville. The fans were throwing down the gauntlet to consensus all-staler Drew Neitzel and his Wyoming Park teanunales, who will be their opponents at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Class B regional tournament semifinals al the Grand Valley State University fieldhouse in Allendale. Interestingly, Wyoming Park wears blue and white colon and its nickname also is the Vikings. But in order to keep their regional date at GVSU, the Vikings of Lakewood had to get past a determined band of Trojans from Middleville, and at first the .visiting under­ dogs managed to put up some scary resist­ ance. With the coolest barely two minutes old. Lakewood looked like it would turn things into a rout Junior wing Corey Thelen swished a jumper just after the opening tip and Tyler Beglin drilled a three-pointer and the Vikings were off and running to a 5-0 cushion. But just as quickly as the long-range shots can find the mark, they can miss them. MiddlcVrile proceeded to ou[score the home­ town favorites by an amazing 21-11 count for the remaining six minutes of the first period to take a 21-16 lead at the buzzer. The Trojans didn't really let up much in the rest of the first half, either. With junior sharp­ shooter Joo Yeazel canning several threepointers and Brett Knight cashing in on three shorter shots, they continued to lead through­ out the second quarter. Lakewood struggled to find the hoop, except for Thelen who nailed a couple of threes to keep his teammates close. The Vikings finally tied things at 25 after Marc Miller blocked a shot and then scored on a follow-up at the other end of the court. Thelen then hit Clint Tobias with a nifty pass for an up close two points and the home quintet finally was back in the lead. It didn't take long for that to evaporate, as Yeazel answered with a three-point play. The Trojans led 32-29 with just a little more than a minute left until half-time when Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter called for a delay offense for the last shot But his charges twice turned the ball over into two easy Lakewood buckets, one by Beglin and another from Beglin to Tobias, and instead the Trojans trailed at intermission by a 33-32 count. Beglin was the Viking who inflicted the most painful damage on Middleville in the second half, making the crucial plays at criti­ cal times and dropping in baskets that enabled Lakewood to pull away in die late third and early fourth quarter. The score was deadlocked at 39 just past midway through the third quarter when Beg'in penetrated the lane and went under­ neath his defenders to score cm a lay-up. Not long afterward he scored on a breakaway lay­ up and his teammates were up by four. 43-39, at the start of the fourth period. Beglin opened the final quarter with a cou­ ple of three-pointer to open a 10-point lead for coach Mark Farrell's Vikings and they never looked back. Middleville, whici -d been held scoreless for the last three minutes of the third period and the first three of the fourth briefly roared back with a three by Yeazel and a breakaway lay-up by David Finkbeiner, but Beglin then answered with yet another three-pointer, widening the gap once again to double figures with just 3:35 left in the ball game. The Trojans had been broken down and were forced to throw up a lot of wild and errant three-point field goal attempts, which served only to enable Lakewood to build an even larger lead that stretched to 17 points at the final buzzer. It was a classic case of one team wearing down the other at the end. After the teams had been tied at 39-39, Lakewood blistered its guests by a 27 to 10 tally the rest of the way. It was hard to believe Beglin only finished with 20 pointe because whenever he did score or make a big play, it was noticeable, memo­ rable and crucial. Thelen, who was hot and carried the offen­ sive load in the early going, scored 10 of his 12 pointe in the first half. Tobias added his dozen steadily throughout the contest Travis Willard registered nine points and Miller eight. Yeazel took scoring honors for the night with 21 pointe and Knight finished with 11. Junior Trevor Manning, who collected 22 pointe in the Trojani’ semifinal victory over Hastings Thursday night, fouled out and scored only five this time. The victory was the 19th in a row for Lakewood, which hadn't lost since December, when it dropped contests to Lowell and Haslett in a 2-2 start. The Vikings also earned their fifth district basketball championship in the last six years. Middleville finished its season with a 12­ 10 overall record. District Semifinals Lakewood 68, Allegan 38 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings allowed their first, first quarter field goal of the district tournament Wednesday night against Allegan, but it accounted for the Tigers’ only two points in the opening period. By half-time it was 34-7 Lakewood, and the Vikes went on to take a 68-38 win in the semifinal contest. "I think we played with great intensity,’ said Viking head coach Mark Farrell. *1 thought we were real patient defensively, unlike the last game where we got overzealous trying to take everything.” The Viking patience forced the Tigers to continually pass the ball around the perimeter in the early going When Allegan did get the ball inside, the Tigers forced up quick shots that wouldn't fall. This is embarrassing,” said Allegan senior Chad Gant to the official as be prepared to inbound the ball midway through the second quarter after a Tiger time-out Lakewood's Corey Thelen had just knocked down a threepoint shot to put the Vikings up 24-2. Gant came down and scored on the ensuing possession, the Tigers* first pointe in 10 min­ utes and 34 seconds. A three-pointer a minute later by Dave DeWeerd was the Tigers* final basket of the half. By late in the third quarter the only Viking starter on the floor was senior Marc Miller, who remained in the game to provide a pres­ ence in the post Soon, Miller was out as well and the White Squall, a.k.a. the Viking bench, was protect­ ing the team's 30-point lead. The Viking reserves were ready for the extended action. ”1 go hard in practice,” said junior Spercer Duits, who tied a career high with four pointe. ’If you don't go hard in practice, the starters aren't going to get any better. They're very good, but if they work hard every day, they season. "If wc get the chance to play, great." said Duits of he and his fellow reserves. "But if (the starters) need to play we understand that. All of the guys on the bench understand our rolls.” Farrell understands how important it is to get the reserves into game action, including sophomores Kyle Rowland and Gabe O'Mara who have joined the varsity for the post-sea­ son run. "Getting that game experience to all these kids is huge," said Farrell, "especially in the state tournament. Maybe tonight wasn't crunch time, but just experiencing the aura of the tournament is big.” The Viking offense was equally as impres­ sive as the D, against Allegan. Lakewood scored buckets in transition and took care of the basketball all evening. The Vikings com­ mitted only six turnovers. This is the thing that I think is big,” said Farrell pointing to Clint Tobias’ line in the score book. He had five points all in the first half. "My senior, four-year player is not hitting double digits and it's not that he couldn’t I think he's sacrificed his points. If they take him away, be knows other kids can do it and he does the 1 ittle things." Tobias added six rebounds on the evening. That's the beauty of the Viking team. Anyone can step up on any given night, and not just in the score book. They can all rebound. They can all make good passes. And they can all play outstanding defense. They c-an all score. Miller led the Vikes with 11 rebounds and had 14 points. Tyler Harms, Thelen, and Pat Morris each had three assists. Morris and Thelen each had three steals, and Thelen led the team with 17 points. "Corey Thelen is playing really well right now," said Farrell. "He's doing things I knew he could do. He's kind of taking over, almost like a senior and he's a junior: But my seniors are also playing big right now. and that's something you need this time of year." Thelen and Miller were the only two Vikings with double-digit point totals, but Tyler Beglin bad nine, and Travis Willard and Morris had eight apiece. Allegan’s scoring leader was senior Dan Monroe, who tossed in 14 points. can always get better.” The Viking bench has been supportive all Viking junior Tyler Begin fires a shot over an Altogan defender in Lakewood's win In the district semifinal last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon 0 starts too slow, again by Brett Briurrr * Sports Editor It's not supposed to be easy to top a team three times in a season. but Middleville pulled it off with a 59-46 win over Hastings Thursday in the Class B District semifinal al Lakewood. The Trojans raced out to a 14-0 lead in the contest, as Hastings didn't score until Drew Bowman knocked down a pair of free throws with 3.3 seconds left on the first quarter clock. “In tournament play, it's so important to get off to a good start." said Trojan coach Kun Holzhueter. “It tales the pressure off of them." It put the pressure squarely on the Saxons. From that point on the Trojans just had to answer any Saxon runs, and they did. “h's tough for us. against a great offensive team like Middleville to catch back up." said Saxon coach Doo Schils. Trevor Manning slowed Saxon runs with offensive rebounds and nice work running the floor. Brett Knight did it with his normal steady play, knocking down a pair of three's back-to-back putting TK up 39-22 in the third. Manning finished with 22 points, Knight bad 12, and TK junior Jon Yeazel poured in 15 to lead the Trojans past the Saxons. It wasn’t always s easy for TK ou the offen­ sive end. “I thought we struggled mightily on offense, and they played some good defense," Hastings’ senior Tyler TuthiU gets a step pest TK's Chase VandenBerg and fires up a jumper Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said Holzhueter. "Finally, 1 thought we got the game into an up tempo style and that made all the difference in the world." After a Drew Whitney three-point basket. the Saxons trailed by ten midway through the third quarter, the closest they'd been since the opening minute of the half. Hastings got the ball beck after, but could­ n't convert. When the Trojans came back down the floor. Yeazel buried a three-pointer. Whitney scored on the next possession for the Saxons, but that was followed by Knight's back-to-back threes. TK led 39-22. The game was never really in doubt after­ wards. “It’s been the Achilles heel all year long." said Schils. "shooting the basketball I think if we could have hit a few shots early, it would have been a different ball game." A senior playing his last game, Whitney finished with 15 points to lead the Saxons, and Josh Maurer added ten. Maurer, one of just two juniors in the Saxon line-up did an outstanding job all night of getting in good position for rebounds and easy buckets. Maurer and classmate Brandon Johnson would be the only two returning players next year from this squad. The Saxons Mkfdtovile's Brett Knight leans tor a shot between Saxon seniors Justin Pratt, left, and Drew Whitney on Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) graduate eight seniors. “This group is special." said Schils. -There are a lot of teams that would have quit this time of year with our record." The Saxons finished the year with a 6-16 mark overall. The Trojans advanced to face Lakewood, the team which has knocked them out of the last three district final contests. “We've got a lot of guys that have been in the finals," said Holzhueter soon after Thursday's contest, “but they haven't won one though. That is the next step." The Trojans couldn’t take that final step however on Saturday night Saxon junior Josh Maurer gets past TK's Mark Rolison and gets set to put a shot up over the Trojans' Cliff Tomson in the district semifinal at Lakewood last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18. 2004 - Page 13 DIVISION 2, continued from page 11 fourth place medallist. Senior Josh Bowman at 135 lost a 6-3 decision in his opener, and had to default his next match due to an injury. "It is a good learning experience for all of them." said Lehman. "The guys that will be back next year know what they’re getting into." Kalani Garber (152), a junior, and sopho­ mores Justin Lewis (119) and Ybema each won one match in the tournament. Junior Ryan Fletke was knocked out of consolation action by Ryan Selley of Linden 5-4 after fighting the last minute of the match for one last take down. Lakewood There were a lol of mixed emotions between the four Viking wrestlers and their coaches as the end of the Division 2 State Individual Wrestling Finals rolled around on Saturday. Lakewood had four grapplers make the trip to the Palace and all four of them medaled. but it wasn’t always all smiles. Viking sophomore Eddie Phillips advanced all the way to the Championship Semifinals at 171 pounds, one match away from a guaran­ teed first or second place finish, but had to default due to an injury he sustained to his knee earlier in the day. It never got much bet­ ter a& the weekend progressed, and he had to default two consolation rounds as well. He still earned the sixth place medal. Phillips actually beat the fourth place medalist in the Championship Quarterfinals, taking a 4-2 decision over Ionia’s Russ Geldhof. “It’s a bad break for him. but he’ll be back.’’ said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “It’s great for sophomores to get to experience this." Eddie’s twin brother Alex Phillips lost in the Championship Quarterfinals, then battled his way through consolation to earn the fifth place medal. In the second round of consolation Alex pinned Ionia’s Garren Slater in 1:59. then after losing an early lead against Middleville’s Dayne Fletke fought back to win 8-6 in overtime to get into the consolation semi’s. After falling to Jose Perez of Coldwater. Alex came back to score a 3-1 decision over Kyle Bergquist of Flint Kearsley in the match for fifth place. “I thought they fought all weekend.” said Veitch. “All of them did. and that’s why they all medaled” Viking seniors Nathan Shoup and Brandon Carpenter evened up their season series against each other at I-1, when Shoup bested Carpenter 5-4 in the 145-pound consolation quarterfinals on Saturday morning. Carpenter had taken the decision when the two met in the regionals at Middleville. “I feel so bad." said Shoup He’s one of my best friends. Beating him was one of the worst things I’ve ever had to do." said Shoup. Shoup was knocked off in the next round by the eventual third place medalist. William Burke from Haslett. He then fell to Tim Heard from Femd?.!t? in the match for fifth and sixth. “He was strong.” said a wide-eyed Shoup after finishing the tournament in sixth place. Carpenter already knew that, as Heard was the one who knocked him out in the Championship Quarterfinals, after the Viking had began with a 7-3 decision over Warren Lincoln’s Russell Correll in the first round Thursday night. Carpenter, who finished sixth a year ago at 140. was a little disappointed with his eight place over the weekend. "I told them we don’t come here to win." said Veitch. “They know if you do that and you lose, you’re done." Carpenter was reminded of the message over the weekend, but it was too late. "I gassed.” said Carpenter. “You can’t come here and expect to win the whole thing. Then, if you have one small loss it can be dev­ astating to you the whole weekend and I think that’s kind of what 1 did. 1 expected to get here and just beat up kids." Middleville senior Mike McKeown looks to the stands with a smile after top­ ping Chris Jenkins of Tecumseh 5-0 to advance to the 125-pound Championship Finals on Saturday at the Palace. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DIVISION 3, continued from page 11 Caro’s Pete Mooney, the fourth place 140 match wins. He’ll leave fourth or fifth medalist, fought back from 7-2 down in the third period against Sweat with a reversal and two near fall points. on the all time win list at Delton. He’s a champion." Maple Valley It wasn’t like Maple Valley junior Ben In overtime of their match, it was Mooney who tallied the first take down to send Sweat home. “Il wasn’t his tournament." said Heethuis. “He’s a three time state qualifier, with over Boss had never lost before. It happened a year ago at he Division 3 Individual State Finals. When he lost a 2-1 decision to Dundee's Nick Salenbien in the 140-pound Championship Semifinals on Friday it was just the first time this season he’d been on the wrong end of the scoreboard. It just made his next match that much more important. “I didn't think I wrestled that well against Salenbien, but it happens. I’ve just got to go get them for the rest of the tournament,’’ said Boss. * Now in the consolation semifinals. Boss took a 7-3 decision over Shelby’s Eddie Garcia “I needed it bad," said Boss. The win put Boss in the Consolation Finals, where he was topped by Montrose’s Ben Hitchcok 10­ I making him fourth overall. Boss ends the year with a record of 53-2. He didn’t have much trouble making it to the Championship Semifinals. He opened up the weekend by beating Nick Burcham of Caro 15-2 Thursday, then Friday topped Napoleon's Steve Gazlay 11-0 in the quar­ terfinals. Maple Valley's Ben Boss drives with his legs to try and turn over Eddie Garcia of Shelby in the 140-pound Consolation Semifinals Saturday morning in Auburn Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Then he faced a new breed of competition, wrestlers with nearly his speed but also some extra strength. Boss said he’d only seen wrestlers of this caliber on a handful of occa­ sions during the regular season. "The coaches did a really good job of get­ ting me ready. We worked hard the last cou­ ple of days," said Boss. Most of the Lion’s District Championship team was there to help Boss and teammate Chris “fritter" Motrilrorepare for the state t?iimnmnrl •" tft|Brirfn<r iL-bcgan—- * Morris came up one win short of the medals, going 1-2 qn the weekend. He opened consolation by going down 14-1 to the eventual eight place medalist. Chris et Friday at the Palace. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 33-15; TVCCU 2^19, Consumers Concrete 22-26; Woodlan.' Sales 22-26; Woodmansee Sawmill 21.5-26.5; Yankee Zephyr 16.5-31.5. Men’s High Games & Series - I. Morgan 202-558; N. Weyerman 164-363; B. Woodmansee 175; N. Christiansen 191-482; Gary Snyder 225; G. Hause 218-567. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 59; King Pins 58; Middle Lakers 52 1/2; Just Us 49; Hastings Bowl 47; Cowboys 16 1/2. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 192-567; B. Mallekoote 185-533; G. Mesecar 179-449; J. Reffett 214-549; T. Hard 122-337. Women’s Gond Gaines mid Series - L. Miller 178-475; S. Merrill 186-482; M. Hodges 172-472; I. Pepper 154-412; O. Gilkxis IT3-446; H. Service 172-430. Sunday Afternoon Mix High Games and Series - D. Burch 176­ 168-465; K. Courtney !96-»79; K Courtney 155-447; L. Burch 194-441; S. Frenthway 159-465; M. Hubbaro 164-465; M. Mugsidge 148-353; M. Clark 173-512; R. Selleck 177­ 452. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 76; 4 Horsemen 74; Red Dog 68; Gutter Dusters 65; Sandbaggers 60; Thee Froggers 60; Croc Hunters 58; Thunder Alley 57; Russ-N-Us 57; Sunday Snoozers 56; Whatever 51; Barlow Florist 49; Funky Bowlers 48. Womens Good Games and Series- M. Kirchen 191-541; D. Krallman 179-475; K. Craven 179-398; K. Wendorf 136-374; J. Giar 124-343: M. Simpson 183: A. Hubbell 177; J. Shoebridge 172. Mens Good Gaines and Series - R. Guild 245-663: C. Sanborn 235-652; M. Eaton 205­ 560: K. Hammontree 214-555; S. Krallman 199-543; D. Craven 163-443: K. Phenix 256; J. Shoebridge 202; R. Snyder 183; J. Brehm 150. Thursday Angels Cedar Creek Groc. 60-44; Pet World 58-46: Hastings Bowl 57-47; Ponderosa 56-48; Fall Creek 50.5-53.5; Coleman’s Ins. 49-55; Five G’s 48.5-55.5; A.l.S. Engine 48.5-55.5; Varney 's Const. 48-56; Shamrock 44.5-59.5. High Games and Series - T. Daniels 202­ 553; M. Miller 146: L. Barnum 181; C. McGinn 134; T. Phenix 174; G. Potter 159; J. Gasper 203-558; E. Hammontree 211-515; K. Covey 171; C. Guernsey 173; S. Greenfield 175; T. Loftus 174; L. Kendall 164; D. Curtis 163; B. Heath 162; T. Bennett 149; J. Madden 217-519; D. Staines 191; T. Pennington 197; A. Crabtree 172; D. McCollum 179; J. Moore 123; C. Nichols 178; L. Watson 162; D. McMacken 132; L. Pierson 163; C. Cooper 195-523. Wednesday KM. Mace Pharmacy 64; Bowing Bags 59; Hair Care Center 58; Seebers 56. Eye and Ent 53; Ginbach’s 50; RR St Mill 48. Womens Good Games and Series - G. Otis 193-524; T. Christopher 170-508; J. Doster 170-475; E. Dunham 169-474; J. Pettsogill 159-459; P. Freeman 177-461; L. Dawe 179-434; B. Smith 152-426; G. Denny 148-388; B. Norris 134-371; L. Elliston 192; D. Seeber 177; E Ulrich 168; J. Rice 168; S. Beebe 167; B. Maker 163; B. Moore 161; J. Kasinsky 157. Bowierettes NBT 67-41; Viking 67-41; Kent Oil & l.-opane 64-44; Dean's Dolls 59-49; Hecker Agency 58.5-49.5; Railroad Street Mill 57.5­ 50.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 48-60. Good Games and Series - A. Landells 144; J. Landells 134-370; T. Thornton 168­ 462; C. Mugridge 205-510; J. Pettengill 168­ 452; J. Rice 179-452; E Ulrich 177-478; N. Goggins 162-455; T. Redman 147-385; S. Merrill 174-479; P. Fowler 148-393; N. Potter 217-467; J. Hamilton 181-479; G. Potter 164439; C. Hurless 154; H. Coenen 192-481; D. Snyder 183-508; T. Christopher 194498; S. Drake 166; L. Dawe 162430; J. Leo 160433; S. VanDenburg 206-587. Senior Citizens Pin Pals 62-42; Ward’s Friends 61.5-42.5; 4 B’s 61-43; Jesiek 59-45; Number 1 Senior 57­ 47; King Pins 53-51; Wieland s 52.5-51.5; Kuempel 523-513; Nash’s Harem 505-54; Friends 47-57; Early Risers 46.5-57.5; Butterfingers 45.5-58.5; M-M’s 44-60; Sun Risers 363-673. Womens Good Gaines and Series - P. Freeman 192-436; G. Otis 191-489; D. Bums 173-456; B. Hard 136-330; E. Moore 161­ 448; R. Murrah 175. E Dunham 178-479; M. Wieland 19(M85; T. Walker 169-488; Y. Markley 180-441; R. Murphy 17^482; E. Ulrich 166; C. Hills 161; J. Snyder 144-393. Mens Good Games and Series - D. Edwards 195; R. Nash 165-436; J. Beckwith 189-470; W. Birman 185-529; L. Brandt 203­ 559; B. Woodmansee 212-604; D. Kierse' 172; B. Terry 222-561; K. Schantz ISO; <i. Forbey 178; R. Robbins 200. Toulouse from Grossvillc. But responded well to top Joe Crowley of Chippewa Hills 6-1 in the opening round of consolation. In the next round however. Morris ran into Joe Bailey of Central Montcalm, the eventu­ al sixth place medalist. Bailey proved too much, scoring a 17-2 technical fall against Morris. Morris ended his junior season with a record of 43-13. Saxon Sports Shorts Eighth Grade Volleyball Last Thursday, the Saxons eight grade vol­ leyball team passed well in a contest at Wayland, but couldn’t get much else going in defeat. - Leslic^untford»KeHy£same. aatLAHison Hodges v“ach had two service points to lead the Hastings team. The Saxon ladies put up a good fight against Caledonia March 9. but fell to the Fighting Scots. Hastings was led by Ashley Ecrdmans. who served seven points. Hodges had six for the Saxons. Pumford five, and Ashley Holley 3. Seventh Grade Volleyball The Saxon seventh grade volleyball team fouth hard with a strong passing attack last Thursday at Wayland, but couldn't return after their own serves in a 15-2. 15-5. 15-3 loss to the Wildcats. Alex Degoa. Stacy Slaughter, and Jessica Lord led the Saxons passing attack. Hastings' top scorers in the serving game were Jessica Lord with three points, and Slaughter. Kourtney Meredith, and Katy Fluke with two apiece. On Tuesday. Much 9_Ahe3axori&.woiuhc third game 15-13 after falling in the first two games at Caledonia. The Saxons stumbled early in their first game serving efforts, which helped the Scots to a 15-6 win. In the second game, the Saxons battled back from a 6-0 deficit, but still could­ n’t pull off the win. The Scots took game two 15-12. Leading passers for the Saxons were Brenna Leedy and Nicole Frantz. The Hastings team saw spikes from Ali Howell. Slaughter. Amy Zwiemikowski. Brianna Watson, and Marie Hoffman. Hastings leading service point scorers were Frantz with ten, Zwiemikowski with six. and Suaznne Gillihan and Leedy with five each. LEGAL NOTICE MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, If any, ahafl bo limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, piua Intareat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ladawn R. Colard and Donald A Colard, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 31.2002, and recorded on August 8.2002 in Instru­ ment 1085325. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 41/100 Dollars ($120,888.41). induchng interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 .-00 PM. on April 22.2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of Section 17. Town 2 North. Range 10 West for place of beginning: thence West 440 feel to the Center of Lindsey Road; thence Norti.east along said road 200 feet; thence East to a point directly Nc.-1ii of point of beginning; thence South to place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall- be 6 months from the oaie of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph P.d Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ftte 4017937F01 Notica Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THM RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMO TO COLLECT A DEXT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WIL BE LSrD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In mm went, your oamagoa, n any, snail oe umnsd sototy to ths return of ths bid amount ten­ dered st sals, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Miller and Sally R. Milter, husband and wife, original mortgagors). to Fleet Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated January 25. 1994. and recorded on January 31. 1994 in Uber 596 on Page 250, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a Florida Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1998 recorded on July 24. 1998 in instrument 1015522, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred Seven And 38/100 Dollars ($21,607.38), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in sate mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on April 15,2004 Said premises are situated in City o' Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 945 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Register of Deeds. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 11. 2004 For more information, please call: FC C 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. successor in interest by merger and/or name change to Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a Flonda Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *O16749FO1 omxmco Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THtt RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia Mhirwy te rescinded by the foredoeing mortgage*. In that event your damage*, H any. ahaH ba limit­ ed aotefy to th* return of th* bto amount tandared at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pauicte H. Gast an unmarried woman, original mortgagors). ♦0 Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002. and recorded on April 18. 2002 in instrument 1078520, and rerecorded on October 27. 2003 in instrument 1116421, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic of the Stale of Michigan as assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 11, 2002 recorded on April 18. 2002 in instrument 1078522, and rerecorded on October 27. 2003 In instrument 1116422. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three And 93/100 Doners ($50,423.93). including interest at 5.95% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 PM. on April 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 30. Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 29. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 11. 2004 For more information, please can: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys For MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body cor­ porate and politic of the State of Michigan 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite A017537F01 warn �Page 14 - Thursday. March 18. 2tiO4 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS FM F NO. 2004-23808 DE Estate of JAMES T. WHELPLEY. deceased. Date of birth: 09/24/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. James T WNMptey. who Bvod at 5188 Thomapple Lake Road. Nashvtee. Michigan died 12/20/20U3 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all dawns against the estate wiN be forever barred unless presented to Douglas AspinaH. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probale court at 220 W Court St.. Ste 302. Hastings. Michigan and the namedforoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 3-12-2004 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Mehigan 49058 (288)845-8557 Douglas AspinaB Mapie Vbtiay Implements. 134 2nd Street Vermontvtee, Ml 49096 (517)852-1910 «»»•’ (3FI8) MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABt WMJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joel Bridgman, a married man and Rachel S. Bridgman, a married woman husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated September 19. 2002. and recorded on December 18, 2002 in instrument 1093996. In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two and 53/100 Dollars ($90,172.53), including interest at 8 25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate at the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 XX) PM. on April 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 74 Rods and 49.5 Feet East of the Southwest comer of Section 31 .Town 4 North, Range 7 West for a place of beginning; thence North to the Southerly edge of the original66 foot right-of-way of the CKAS Railway Company; thonce Southwesterly along the Southerly edge of said railway right-of-way to the intersection of said Southerly edge of said railway with South Hne of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence East to the place of beginning, ateo a strip of land 29 Feet in width being the Southeasterly 29 Feet to the original 66 Foot ligltecfrway of the CKAS Railway Company over and across the South 200 Feat of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, except a strip of land com­ prising the Northwesterly 10 Feet uiereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sals, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: February 28.2004 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd. St 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 RteF014778F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO 0OLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any. shal bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir the conditions of a mortgage made by Jaaor Doabay and Jeanie Doabay. husband and wife original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated Apri 2, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instru­ ment 1102794, in Barry county records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty And 16/100 DoHars ($85,180.16) inducing interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubHc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on Apri 8. 2004. Said premises are situated m Village of Nashvtee Bany County. Michigan, and ere described as Commencing at a point 100 foot North of the Northwest comer of Main Street and Ketiogg Street for a place ot beginning, being on the East side ot Main Street; thonce North 43 foot more or less to « strip of land purchased of Frank Price and wife 2C feet by 132 feet; thence East 110 feet more or less to the alley; thence South 43 feet more or less thence West 110 feet more or less to the place o’ beginning, being on what is known as Kellogg s unrecorded plat of the Wage of Nashville; else commencing at a point 143 feet North of a point where the East line of Main Street intersects the North line of Kellogg Street in the Village ot Nashvtee, for a piece of beginning; thonce North 2C feet; thonce East 132 feet to the center ot an aNey thence South 20 feet; thence West 132 teat to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months frorr the date of such sate, unless determined aban doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. ir which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: March 4. 2004 For more informatton. please call: FC F 248.583 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registrator Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #002865F02 Short Forecfoeure Notice - Bany County PETER M. SCHNEMJERMAN A ASSOCIATES P C, IS ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (241) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: MATTHEW A GAHAN and JESSICA L GAHAN. HUSBAND ANO WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated December 22. 2000. and recorded on December 28, 2000, Instrument No. 1053289. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($107,564.64), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m, on April 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 782 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT MAP. PARCEL TAX ID #: 08-55-001-252­ 00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption' period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: March 1. 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs. Michigan 48334 omm, FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm te a debt coftoctoc attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained win bo ueed for thte putpoaa. If you ora In the MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Loren Vanportfleet . a single man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 26. 2003 and recorded October 2. 2003 in Document Number 1114809 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there te claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Four Hundred Doftars and No Cents ($220,400.00) including interest 9.35% per annum. Under the power ot sate contatoed in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 .-00PM. On Thursday. April 8,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Middleville. Barry County, Mtohigan. and are described as: Lot 22 of Thomapple Riverside Plat, According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 55. Commonly known as 7601 Bouman Dr. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated ^February 24, 2004 Argent Mortgage Company, LLC Mortgage Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Haights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Fite No: 04-21646 Pub: 3/4-4/1 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne D. Nicholson and Kimberly A. Nicholson, husband and wife, to First Frankfin Financial Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 22, 2002 and recorded October 17, 2002 in Uber 1089818, Page 1. Berry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Weis Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee for First Frankfri Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-FF2 by: Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. as its atiomey-in-fact by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty-Seven and 66/100 Dollars ($85,147.86) including interest at the rate of 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on April 22, 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: commencing at the North 1/4 post; thence South along the North and South 1/4 line 1172.5 teet; thence West 660.5 feet from center line of M-43 (old) to beginning; thence West 220 teet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 200 feet to point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tne date ot such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd paly buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: March 18. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-FF2 by: Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. as Its attomey-in-fact. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 244 0623 <»»»» Pub: 3/18 - 4/15 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 2, 2004 al 7M pjn. Board members all present. Also approximately 38 citizens and guests. Dept, reports and correspondence received. Cemetery sexton contract approved. Proposed RV campground and 48 acre lake proj­ ect presented. Mini-Park contract approved. March 17 set for budget preparation meeting. Bitts read and approved Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BWQRMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Larry W. Lambert, Jr. and Amy L Lambert, husband • and wife. Mortgagors, to Equifirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of September. 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of September. 2001 In Instrument No. 1067188 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns, said Assignment having been recorded on the 26th day of November. 2001. in Instrument No. 1070197. on which mortgage ttpre is claimed to be due, al the date of this notice, the sum cf One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen & 43/100 ($137,616.43), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the Stat* of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on foe 25th day of March, 2004 at 1:00 o'dock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiR be forectoeed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of foe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay foe amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.50000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and ateo any sum or sums which may be paid by foe undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in foe premises. Which said premises are described as fotiows: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated In the VBage at Thomapple. County ot Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fotiows. to wit: Lot 46 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plata, Page 13. During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event foal foe property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241 a, foe property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sate. Dated; 2/19AJ3X Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 omm Pub: 2719 - 3718 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TMB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BffORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY... ATTN PURCHASERS : Thte safe may be raadndod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In foot event, your demegee. It any, sheti be Unit­ ed eototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Johncock and Sigrid Johncock, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated Juno 16, 1998, and recorded on June 17.1998 in instrument 1013696, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ono And 13/100 Doiia.s ($43,401.13). Inducting interest at 7.875% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in eaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on April 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township a Barry, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in foe Northeast 1/4 Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Beginning al a point on the North Right-of-way line of the Old Kalamazoo Road, said point being 1303.97 feet South of and 772.86 feel East of foe North 1/4 post of said Section 7. running thonce North 17 degrees. 13 minutes East 109 feet thence North 88 degrees. 50 minutes. East 51 teet thence South 17 degrees. 13 minutes 109 West feet to the North right-of-way line; thence South 88 degrees. 50 minutes West along said right-of-way line 51 feet to the place of beginning, ateo beginning at a point on the North right-of-way of Old Kalamazoo road, said point being 1305.44 feel South ot and 700.81 feet East of the North 1/4 post of the above Section 7. running thence North 24 degrees. 38 minutes East 114.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees. 50 minutes East 56.32 teet: thence South 17 degrees. 13 minutes. West for 109 feet to said North right of way Ine; thence South 88 degrees. 50 minutes, West along said right-of-way fane for 72.07 teet to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated : March 11. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. d^/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File W17492F01 STATE OF MKHK2AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DeooctenTs Estate RLE NO. 2003-23879-0 Estate of Marlin L Guernsey. Date of birth: 4/29/1925 . TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Martin L Guernsey, who lived at 4528 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings. Mchigan died 11/30/03 Creators of the decedent are notified that si claims against foe estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Tyler J. Guernsey Sr., named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both foe probate court at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings and the namedforoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ot this notice. 3-13-04 Tytef J. Guernsey 1801 Hal Rd. Heslinga, Ml 49058 269-948-2331 omjomt (3/25) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato TMB FMMMADErrCOLLECTORATTOPTMQ TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAM CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato Moy bo rescinded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that evonL your damages, If any, chad bo Nmll- MORTGAGE SALE - Doted! hsa boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Staon and Sharon Sloan, husband and wNe. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 23.2002, and recorded on November 5. 2002 In instrument 1091002, In Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at foe date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Eight And 45/100 Doears ($113,128.45), including interact al 6J% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given foot said mortgqp wM be foreclosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 22,2004 Said premtoes are situated in Township of Assyria. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on foe North Hne of foe Soufooest 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Bany County. MfoNgan, datant 680 test Esto ot foe Northwest comer of said Southeast 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4; foonoe Eaot along said North Ine, of foe Southeast 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4, 220 teat; thence South peraM with foe West Hne at said Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 495 teal; thence West parallel with said North Ine, 88 teat; thonce South paralei wtth foe Weal Ine 495 teat; thence West parallel with said North Ine 220.00 teat; thence North 495 toot; thence East 88 feet; thanoa North 496 foot to foe piece of beginning. Subject to existing highway easement tor Wool Lake Road. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: March 18.2004 For more Information, ptoeeecal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #017978F01 NoNoo Of Mortgage Foredooure Sate TM8 RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBMTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WSX BE MED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aato may be MORTGAGE SALE - Datautt has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Rochete A. Ferriel, a single women, original mortgagorCs), to Kalamazoo Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dfted March 13,1998, and recorded on March 24.1998 in instrument 1009317, and assigned to Nationabanc Mortgage Corporation, a Texas Corporation as further evidenced In a Affidavit Of Loaf Assignment dated February 28.2004 recorded on March 4, 2004 In intaument 1iaiy, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty And 52/100 Dotes ($113^20^2), induing interest al 7375% par annum. Under foe power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be toreefoeed by a sale ot foe mortgaged premtoee, or come part of them, al pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on Apri 22, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of tend edjolning Lota 1 and 10. inclusive, of Stwidtey’s First Addttton to Fine Lake Park, according to foe recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Beginning at a point In foe center of foe road at the Southeast comer of said plat; thence South 84 degrees 51 minutes 30 sec­ onds East 59.96 teet; thence North 05 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds East 129.68 feet; thence North 26 degrees 00 minutes East 400.00 feet; thence North 82 degrees 54 minutes Weal 50.00 toot to foe Northeast comet ot said Lot 10; thence South 26 degrees 00 minutes West along foe Easterly side of Lots 10 to 2, inclusive, tor 448.6 toot; thonce South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 86.6 feel to foe point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shatt bo 6 months from foe date of ouch safe, unless detenninod abendoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of America. NA, successor by merger and/or name change to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, a Texas Corporalion 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #001B77F02 oncuo STATE OF IBOHGAN JUDICIAL CMCUTT-FAMH.Y DfVBION BARRY COUNTY PUBUCATON OF HEARMG (NOTICE TO PUTATIVE FATHER) CASE NO. 04006742NA PETITION NO. 04006638 IN THE MATTER OF DEMMI JO JORDON D.O.B. 02/05/2004 TAKE NOTICE: A petition has been filed with this court regarding the following minors): . DEMMI JO JORDON who was bom on 02/05/2004 at PENNOCK HOSPITAL. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. BARRY COUNTY THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN A TERMMA­ TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. The mother of minorfs) ie KIMBERLY SUE KUCHAR. If you are or may be the natural tafoer, you should appear at 206 W. COURT STREET. SUITE 302, HASTINGS. Ml on April 13, 2004, at 830 a.m. to state any interest you may have in foe minor(8). Failure to appear at this hearing la a denial of interest in the minorfs), waiver of notice tor al subsequent hearings, and a waiver of a right to appointment of an attorney. Failure to appear al foie hewing COULD RESULT IN PE RMAN ENT TERMI­ NATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS amom (3/18) NeFoe MMpaga rproctoeuro *We TMB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT MG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY BWORMRTKM WE OBTAM WRX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may be MORTGAGE SALE - Datautt haa bean made to foe condtitons ot a mortgage made by Jamto L Ulrich, a single rwi and Rachel A. Stonehouae, single woman, original mortgagors), to Exchange Financial Corporation, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23,1999, and recorded on July 29,1999 In instrument 1033170, and aategnsri by mesne assignments to Mortw Electronic Registrstion Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001 recorded on 10- a!01 1oeoi5 b Bany county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage foare is claimed to be duo at foe date hereof foe sum at Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred TwentyNtoo And 49/100 Dotiars ($56,229.49). inctodhg interest at 8% par annum. Under foe power of eato contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl bo foredoood by a sate of foe mortgaged premtoes, or some part of foam, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1WPM.cn April 1,2004. Said premises are situated In Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 44 toot ot foe South 40 teat of Lot 16 of VBy of NashvBa. accordtog to foe recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 of Ptato on Pago 10, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 month* bum the date of such ssls, unless doterminsd sbsndonsd in accordance wflh MCLA 6003341a. in which case the redemption period ehel bo 30 days from foe dale ot such safe. Dated: Fetxuary 26, 2004 For more to Ami nation, ptease cal: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Rogietration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-6822 Rte S008822F02 ommm. McDonnell conley. arslanian a neveux. llp BY: RICHARD L McOONNELL 38600 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Bloomfield HBs. Michigan 48304-5051 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE CAROTHERS^5006898 of $86^1130 including Intoraot al foe rate of Inoqufty and no stat I boon InaS1 mortgage. any part thereof. NCWTHEREFORE. vtdod. notice te hereby Qhren foot on foe 15M (Nv cf Ap. 2004 al 1XX) o'ctock pzn.. foe undoraignod /U foe Bany County Courthouse In Hastings, reotoeo said mortgage by aoBng at pubtic auction teas. Which said premtoes are doocribad as lol- Land situated in the VBage of Nashvtee, County of Bony, State of MtohigwUs daaerfoad as totiom: Commencing at foe South fine of foe Mtohlgan Central RaAroad Track. East line of Section 36, thonce South 17 rods 15 Inks, thonce West 38 rods to foe South todo of raAroad track thonce along said railroad in a Northeasterly (fraction to place of beginning, except a piece of tend heretofore deed­ ed to tho Vtitage of Nashvtee. which te described as totiows Commencing al intersection at Soufo tine of foe Mthigen Central Railroad right of way wtih foe East Ina of Section 36. thanoa Soufo 80 teat.* right of way 255 toot thence at right angtoe 80 toot Ina of said Michigan Central Railroad right of way to the beginning, al in Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Tax ID #08^2-001 -000-27500 Commonly known as: 3212 Curtis Rd. The rodentotion period shal be six months from the date of such sate unteas foe property te deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which case foe redemption period shal ba thirty days from foe date of ouch sale. DATED: March 11.2004March 5. 2004 III Attorney for Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Bloomfield HBs, Mtohigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 Pub: 3/11 - 4ffi �The Hubng, Banner - Thursday. March 18. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES —*-------- ------------ a---------- h.l. rtoiice or -* Mortgage rorvctoeure owm THW FORM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bn Until­ ed ootety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at eate, plue IMereaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mitchell E. Glenn, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Dectinnic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 23.2X2, and recorded on June 6, 2002 in instrument 1081777, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five And 36/100 Dollars <S123,425.38), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM on April 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 393 teat of the West 280 feet of the East 430 toot of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartion Township. Bany County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 60.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: February 26. 2004 For more inionnation, please call: FC H 248.5831300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. 30400 Telegraph Road Ste. 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File W15715F01 (3/18) Notice Ot Mortgage Foredoeure Saia TH» ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAMWKA BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thie aate may be reedndod by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that evert, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed ootely to tho return of tho bid amount tendered at sate, plus interwet. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley P. Hair, a married man and Monica T. Hair, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Juno 22. 2000, and recorded on June 27,2000 in instrument 1048025, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Twenty-Fou r Thousand Four Hundred And 59/100 Dollars ($124,400.59), including interest at 9% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1XX) PM. on April 22,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are doacrt-ad as: The East 330 feet of the West 680 loot cl the North 1/2 of the Northwest fraction* 1/4 of the Snuthweat 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan Ths redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, please call: FC F 248 593.1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Cendant Mortgage Corporation C0400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Htef01741lF01 Noticw Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THW RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABI WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MATTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may be reacinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that avert, your damagaa, if any, ahail be limit­ ed eototy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plua Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lisa Ctosser. un unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of lnd«anapo*s, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2000, and recorded on August 11, 2000 in instrument 1047992, in Barrv county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Nine And 38/100 Dolan ($81,109.38). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 XX) PM, on April 22.2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 125. Middleville Downs Addition No 6. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File »016991F01 omxw Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be reedndod by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaN ba Umtted sototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piua intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna D. Adkins, aA/a Donna Adkins, a single person, origi­ nal mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 5, 2003, and recorded on July 16. 2003 in instrument 1108727. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty And 71/100 Dollars ($152,1X71), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 15,2004 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Southeastern Village, according to the plat thereof recorded In Uber 6 of Plats, Page 28 of Bany County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteaa determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 day? from the date of such sate. Dated: March 11,2004 For more information, please cal: FC C 248.593 1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4017724F01 (3/11)(4/1) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm la a debt coHactor attempting to coL toctedatoL AnyinformationobtainedwMbe MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mark Jeffery Diekhof! and Sherry Ann Diekhof!, husband and wife to Creve Coeur Mortgage Associates. Inc., a Missouri Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2001 and recorded August 14, 2001 in Document Number 1064826, Barry County Records. Michigan said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, by assignment recorded February 3. 2003 in Document Number 1096714, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Six DoHars and Sixty-Four Cents ($86,628.64) including interest 9.9% per wwm. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 .-00PM. on Thursday, April 22. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing 111 Rods North of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 30. Town 4 North Range 7 West, for a place of beginning, thence South 220 feet: thence East 245 feet: thence North 220 feet; thence West 245 teet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3332 Dunkee, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 11,2004 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 796-4400 Ext 129 Our Rte No: 04-22382 Pub: 3/18-4/15 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLE CTOR ATTE M PT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated December 2^1996, and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December X. 1996, in Uber 681. Pagefs) 989, ot. seq on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $77,557.93, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on April 15. 2004 at 1:00 p.m., on tho steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and aofo to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Serving Corporation), does pay on or prior to the date ot said sate: said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the East 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 9 West; thence North 89 Degrees 56' 32* West 348.48 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of Section 19: thence North 00 Degrees 16*53* East 250.00, thence South 89 Degrees 56-32* East 348.48 teet to the East ine of Section 19: thence South 00 Degrees 16*53* West 250.00 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date ot sate or aban­ donment, If abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (PX183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: February 27. 2004 (4/1) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sale may be reacinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event your damages, N any, ahatt bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at aate plus Intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of o mortgage made by Gerard M. Messick, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 21.2003, and recorded on February 24, 2003 in instrument 1096271, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighteen And 16/1X Dollars ($118,118.16), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 22,2004 Said premises are situalec to Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lpt 45. Thomappto VMoy Pines 92. according to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 6 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18,2004 For more toton nation, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regisirstion Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #018388FO , -mosm TMS RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION OBTABCD WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION THAT WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to ine terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 6.990% per annum made by Kathleen J. Bair, a stogie woman, Mortgagor, to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, on December X. 2002 and recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany, State of Michigan, on January 31, 2003 in Document No. 1096655, and re-recorded March 5. 2003, in Document No. 1098813, and subsequently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there is due, as of the date of thte Notice, the principal sum of $136,41440, plus interest. Under the power of sate contained to said Mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided. Notice to hereby given that on April 8, 2004, at 1XX) p.m., local time, said Mortgage shall be foroctoaec1 at sale at pubtic auction to the Nghest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court to said County), of the premtoaa deecribed in sari Mortgage, or some part of them. The premtoes described in said is located to the Township of OrangevRe, County of Barry. State of Michigan and togaty deecribed aa: The South 835 toot of the West 275 teet of the East 1/2 at tho Northeast 1/4 which lies North of the centertine of KoHer Road, except tho south 150 toot of the West 75 toot thereof. Section 16, Town 2 North. Rango 10 West subject to an easement tor ingress and egress and utility purposes over the East 66 Met thereof. Tax Identification No. 08-11-01600400 Tho redemption period shal be one (1) year from the date of tho sale; unteaa determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaH bo thirty (X) days from tho date of such sate. Doted: February 23, 2004 Tho Provident Bank NEWMANN LAW, P.C Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar, Suite 4 Hoff. Ml 48842 (517) 699-4629 omra (3/25) MKJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald A. Sterner Sr. and Mary E. Grooten-Stamer, husband and wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated April 24, 1997 and recorded April 29, 1997 to Uber 692, Page 7X. Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment submMed to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 97/IX Dolars ($75,429.97) including interest al the rate of 12% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Bany County. Michigan at 1O0p.m. on April 8. 2004. The premises are located to the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of post of fraction­ al Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. PrairievBe Township, Barry County, Michigan, and running thence East along the East and West IM Ine, 867.X feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 3X.X feet: thence East 660.X feet; thence South 3X.X teet to stod 1/4 Hne; thence West thereon, 660.X test to begtontog. The redemption period shaH be 12 months tom the date of such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X.324la. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date at the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The locectostog mort­ gagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, If any, are limited sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: March 4, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1OX Fite No. 209 1787 Pub: 3/4 - 4/1 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICS OF PUBLIC NEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, commencing at 7.x p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township HM, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. To act upon a request of Donald H. Jenkins for a variance on property located at 431 N. Tanner Lake Road to rebuild a non­ conforming garage, which was damaged by fire. The original garage was doser to the rear property line than zoning setbacks allow and the applicant wishes to rebuild to the same location. The property is described as: RUTLAND TWP A PAR IN THE NE 1/4 SEC 14/3/9. COM 14 RDS N OF SW COR OF E 1 /? NE 1 /4 SAID SEC: TH N 9 1/2 RDS; TH E 12 RDS; TH S 9 1/2 RDS; TH W 12 RDS TO PO8. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request either verbafly or to writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application kx-the above request is available for inspec­ tion at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular busi­ ness hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township witt provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the pubhc hearing to mdividuais with disabilities Indwiduais requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above-pro­ posed request. ROBIN E. MC KENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269-948-2194 MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the term and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by Maria Gorodenski, stogie, to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, with TCP National Bank it successor to interest. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 1999. and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on July 8. 1999, to Document Number 1032246, Barry County Records, or. which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date ot this notice, for principal and interest, the sum ot Sixty Six Thousand Nme Hundred Seventy One and 83/IX Dollars ($66,971.83) plus late charges of One Hundred Forty Six and 98/IX Dottars ($146.98). No proceedings at tew or to equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by this mort­ gage. or any part thereof. Therefore, under tho power of sate contained to said mortgage vid pur­ suant to the statute of the State al Mtahigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on April 22.2004, at 1X p.m.. Local Time, said mortgage wil be forectoeed by a sate at puMc auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Berry County Courthouse, m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being tho building where the Circuit Court lor said County is hold), of the premtoes described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necesaanr to pay tho amount due, as afore­ said, on said mortgage, with tho interest thereon at 7.950% per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney foes slowed by taw, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to prated its intereat to tho premtoes. Said premtoes are situated to the Township of Rutland. County of Barry, State of ktichigan arri described as* Part of North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 9 West described aa beginning at the Southeast comer of said North 1/2 of tw Souttwreet 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thonoo North 2X toot along the East line of said North 1/2 of tho Southwest 1/4 of foe Southeast 1/4; thonce West 680 toot partofoi with the South line of said North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4; thence South 2X feet paraM to said East Hne: thonoo East 680 foot along said South Ina to toe point of beginning. Subjed to the Rights of the pubic over the Easterly Portion of said parcel as used tor roadway purpos­ es on Tanner Lake Rood. Tax I.D. No.: 08-013-026­ 003-15. During the ONE YEAR immediately fdowtog De sate, tho property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), to which case the redemption period shtol be X days from the date of the stoe. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan. January 28,2004. Elizabeth A. Kaifor, LEGAL DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Mortg^oe 401 East Liberty, Ann Arbor. Mfohigan 48104-2298 (734) 789^300 x 5499 camm (2^6-3^5) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID PROPOSAL Sealed bids, in triplicate, for the Delton-Ketogg Phase II Maintenance Bufitfing AddMon, Elementary, Middte and High School Renovations, will be received at the Delton-Kellogg Maintenance Bulcfing, 327 North Grove. Delton, Michigan, on Thursday, March 25,2004, at 1000 a.m. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PUDUNK LAKE WEED ASSESSMENT RUTLAND CHARTBR TOWNSNIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RE8DENT8 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHF OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MCHK1AH AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Answer of the township has prepared and filed to the office of the Township Cleric for pubfic examination a special assessment roH covering as properties wvun me opectai weeo AsaeBomern utsmci no. z, inducting land and premtoes fronting and access to Podunk Lake to Sections 26, 27 and 34 as Hated on Schedule A attached to sold petition, benefited by the proposed con’roi of aquatic weeds proJecL The roti has been prepared for tho purpose of assessing the costs as shown on the plans and estimate of costs on file with tho Township Cleric. Tho totta cost to estimated at $12£25 par year for fr*e years, commencing December 1, 2004, which win require a maximum assessment io be levied to tho proposed dtotrict of $225.X per year for each owner of lands abutting Podunk Lake, $75.X per year for each owner of lands not abutting Podunk Lake. Tho Township Board wW meet at the Rutland Charter Township HM at 2481 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, on March 31, 2004, at 7X o'clock p.m. to review the apodal aassssment roH, to consider any objections thereto, and to confirm the roH as sub­ mitted or revised or amended. The roH may be examined at the office ot the Township Cleric at the Township Hatt during regular business days until the time of the hearing and may be examined at the hearing. An owner Gr party In interest or his agent may appear to per­ son at the hearing to protest the special assessment to writing, or may file his or her appearance and protest by latter before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shaH not bo required. The owner or any person having en interest in the real property who protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within X days after the special assessment roH to con­ firmed. After the public hearing, the Township Board may confinn the roH as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide for pay­ ment of special assessmonts with interest, and may provide by resolution for such other mailers as are permitted by law with regard to special assessments for Rutland Charter Township. AH interested persons are invited to be present at the hearing to submit comments. Rutland Charter Township wN provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to todividuato with dtoabiMes at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township at the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN E. MC KENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 �P*ge 16 - Thursday. March 18. 2004 - The Hastings Bannt Carter pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of seven counts of credit card possession and a habitual offender, fourth offense notice. • Trever J. Milboum, 23. of Olivet, was Milboum was given credit for 66 days sentenced 66 days in jail for probation vio­ lations of using marijuana and failure to served in jail. He was on probation for receiving and report to his probation officer in December. concealing stolen property. The sentence is to be served concurrent with a sentence in Macomb County. Robert H. Brown. 39, of East Leroy, was was sentenced to one year in jail and two sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court years probation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and for last week to 30 days in jail and five years probation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ordered a sobrietor installed and that the court immediately receive notice of every viola­ violating his probation by consuming alco­ hol in January. Clemons was given cred;t for 92 days served in jail. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tom Evans • Michael E. Grundy. 18, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison each for entry without breaking with intent, breaking and entering a building with intent and attempted breaking and entering. He was given credit for 70 days served in j*il. said Clemons has made some progress on The sentences are to be served concurrent probation, but relapses. Clemons said he lost everything and is to each other. Grundy ente.’ed a garage on Bay Drive therapist every week. He earlier pleaded guilty to the offense in “facing a lot of depression.” He said he with intent to commit a larceny. He broke wrnts to tell the story about how he almost exchange for dismissal of operating a vehi­ into a house on Eagle Drive with the intent to commit a larceny and he attempted to cle while his license was suspended and a caused his own death. “I was one lonely guy.” Clemons said. second offense notice. Fisher refused to grant Brown work Fisher told Clemons he was through giv­ ing him breaks. tion of probation. Brown is to attend two Alcoholic Anonymous meetings per week and sec a release. Fisher said if Brown gets another drunken driving offense, he’ll go to prison. Brown asked if he can do anything to be • Ronald Carter. 50. of Detroit, was sen­ enter a garage located on Eagle Point Drive with intent to commit a larceny, but failed in the perpetration or was prevented in the exe­ cution of doing so. Grundy pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of four related first- of service to other people. tenced to 30 months to eight years in prison for larceny in a building and two counts of Fisher replied. “The best thing is to quit drinking and driving before you kill some­ credit card possession (without the consent of the credit card holder) with intent to use and entering charges and two larceny one.” and for being a habitual offender, third James R. Clemons. 44, of Middleville. counts. • Archie W. Boyd. 39, of Bellevue, was offense. In other recent court business: degree home invasion charges, 11 breaking Carter stole the credit cards along with cash in a hospital. sentenced to one day in jail and one year probation for attempted carrying a con­ He was ordered to pay $191 in restitution. cealed weapon. Boyd earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of carrying a con­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 cealed .357 revolver in a vehicle and pos­ session of a loaded 12-gange shotgun in a CNS LAWN CARE Spring/ Fail cleanup, bonus for new contracts. Handicap/Senior Citizen's discount. If you think you can't afford a lawn service, you haven't called CNS I .awncare, (269)623­ 2518. • • Sentencing was adjourned until April 15 for Philip D. Hosey. 37. of Hastings. 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Merit fully loaded, leather interior, runs great, $3,500 obo, Sb control, aeration, spispray programs for the (269)948-1956 to learn more about our company & request a free quote. JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs Turf tires, $5,000 obo. Must sell, call (269)9484190. ed. operating a vehicle (on Apple Street) while his driver's license was suspended, second offense, and operating a vehicle (on Apple Street) while visibly impaired due to the consumption of alcohol. • Kenneth R. Koan. Jr., 22, of Nashville, GUY STUFF AT REAL GA­ RAGE SALE PRICES: Gun stocks and barrels, roof jacks, planer /shapper, horse tack, combination locks for luggage, 12' Starcraft alumi­ num boat, 14' heavy fiber- FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. house. Fully licensed k in­ sured. Call toll free 877-816­ 4763 or visit our web site FOUR SEASONS FACTORY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. 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Erratic driving gives away drunk driver THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 49-year-old Thomapple Township man was arrested Thursday, March 11, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and refusing to take a preliminary breath test. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies received a cell phone call about a reckless driver on the wrong side of Green Lake Road forcing oncoming traffic into a ditch. The caller followed the vehicle until it turned :nto a driveway and struck a tree. When the deputy arrived on the scene, it was determined the man lived at the resi­ dence, but was unable to navigate his own driveway because of intoxication. Illegal alien arrested In traffic stop WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old male illegal alien was arrested on Durkee Road Friday, March 12, for operating a vehicle while under 21 with a blood alcohol reading, transporting open intoxicants, having no driver’s license (never applied), failure to transfer license plates and no insurance. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy said he stopped the vehicle for an equipment vio­ lation. Estranged husband held in home Invasion THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old man was arrested for third-degree home invasion of a home on Cherry Valley Road Saturday morning, March 13. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies found that Douglas Enzinga, the estranged husband of the occupant, had entered the home in violation of a bond condition set for his release on a prior charge of domestic violence against her. The man was later found and arrested at a residence in Kent County. A prc-exam is scheduled for March 24. Benton Harbor men arrested In scam HASTINGS — Two Benton Harbor men were sentenced Wednesday, March 17, for scamming money from two area businesses. Nathaniel Wallace. 50, and James Williams, 45, both pleaded guilty to two counts of false pretenses under $200. Both were given 60 days in jail and credit for nine days served. But the balance of the sentence will be suspended if they pay their fines and costs, including restitution to the R A J Citgo gas station and Pizza Hut First, the two men entered Citgo to purchase a $2 lottery ticket with a $50 bill. Before the transaction was completed, the men asked for the fifty back and then asked the clerk to make change for the bill without returning the fifty. The clerk was scammed out of $48, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department Next, the men attempted the same scam at Pizza Hut using a $100 bill, but were unsuccessful. A vehicle description was broadcast to area police departments and Sgt Tony Stein, of the Bany County Sheriff’s Ofike-Middleville Unit, located the vehicle at the traf­ fic light in Middleville and stopped the suspects until Hastings police arrived. Both men were lodged at the Bany County Jail without incident One of 2 burglary suspects captured ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police from the Huangs ptxt nabbed one suspect and ate still looking for the other after receiving a complaint of a home invasion Monday on Huff Rond, Assyria Township. Police said the homeowners’ daughter stopped by the residence and observed a sil­ ver older model Oldsmobile type vehicle parted near the front doer and two male sub­ jects. one appearing to be carrying a DVD player. She immediately called 911 to report the incident One suspect drove away while the other wu running toward the vehicle. The driv­ er managed to escape, leaving the second suspect to fend for himself. Troopers, with the assistance of the Nashville Police Department, Calhoun Comity Sheriffs Department. Battle Creek Police Department and MSP Battle Creek, set up a perime­ ter and began a search for the suspect who fled on foot They eventually found and arrested Gary Wayne Pontius. 29, from Battle Creek. Pontius wu found to have items stolen from the residence on his person. He wu arrested and lodged in the Bany County jail on the charge of home invasion second degree. It wu learned Pontius also wu on parole from the Battle Creek Parole Office. The incident remains under investigation in hope of identifying the second suspect. Metallic knuckles lead to suspension DELTON — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings post responded to Delton Kellogg High School Monday tc investigate a report of a 17-year-old student who had brought metallic knuckles to school. The student was suspended from school according to school policy as a result of possessing the weapon. Charges are being sought on the student for possession of an unlawful weapon (metallic knuckles) and violation of the weapon-free school zone maintaining a drug house and being a habit­ law. School officials indicated that they had no evidence that the student had any unlaw­ ual offender, second notice. ful intent. • A bench warrant was issued for Gregory C. Bisard. 44. of Bronson for failure to Identity theft problem continues appear in court for sentencing for failure to pay child support. • Sentencing was set April 15 for Jesse S. Pearl. 42. of Jackson. Pearl is accused of defrauding with a check while not having a bank account and being a habitual offender, fourth notice. LOAN ORIGINATOR. Michigan Home Finance is looking for 2 experienced Mortgage Loan Originators. Minimum lyr experience re­ quired. Great opportunity’ with a growing local lender. Please call Bob or Chase at 269-945-6280. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old man soon may be facing charges for possession of the synthetic narcotic Oxycodone. The man was stopped March 6 in the Gun Lake area by a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy for defective equipment on his vehicle, deputies said. They also found a bottle of an alcoholic beverage, which was in violation of his parole. The man’s parole officer was notified of the violation and prosecutors are review­ ing the narcotic possession complaint. vehicle. is accused of possessing mari/iana. second offense, operating a vehicle while intoxicat­ FOR SALE: 30* Class A mo- 2 FREE GARAGE SALE torhome 27,000 miles, runs signs with your ad that runs great $27,000. Call 269-838- in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Traffic stop leads to drug possession bust • Amy L. Reed. 27. of Wayland, was sen­ tenced to 12 months in jail and three years probation for violating her probation by failing to complete residential drug treat­ ment. Reed was given credit for 180 days served in jail. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended upon entry into the drug court program. She was on probation for possession of methamphetamine. Identity theft continues to be a problem and the number of victims is increasing, according to Michigan State Police at the Hastings post The suspects will take over financial accounts, open new bank accounts, apply for loans, apply for credit cards, apply for social security benefits, purchase or lease prop­ erty. rent property and establish services (phone, utilities etc) in the victims name. This type of activity creates a myriad of problems for the victim. There arc many ways in which people can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of this crime. Shredding documents with personal or financial information rather than throwing it in the trash is one measure. You can and should periodically obtain a copy of your credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus. Unfamiliar inquiries made to your credit may be indicative of identity theft. Retailers can also play a key role in identifying identity theft victims and suspects. There are many security devices used by financial institutions to alert retailers that a check, credit card, or other form of identity may be fraudulent. It is important for businesses to be aware of these security measures and alert their employees to check them continuously. Citizens and local retailers are welcome and encouraged to contact the state police post in Hastings to schedule informative meetings regarding this issue. If there is enough interest from local retailers, an informative class can be scheduled. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 18, 2004 - P^e 17 Wyatt's manslaughter charges in explosion dropped in court by Susan Temere Staff Writer Manslaughter charges against Bruce A. Wyatt. Jr.. 35. were dropped in Barry County District Court last Friday in a preliminary exam charges stemming from the death of his parents from the Oct. 31 explosion in their Orangeville Township house. Wyatt also has been charged with posses* sion of methamphetamine, maintaining a drug house, possession of marijuana and being a fourth offense habitual offender. The manslaughter charges were dropped because two witnesses failed to appear in court, said Tom Evans, chief assistant prose­ cutor. “We need the witnesses that can show be was high when he manipulated the lines." Evans said. Since the charges were dismissed without prejudice. Evans said. Wyatt still can be recharged with manslaughter. Wyatt waived his preliminary exam Friday before Barry County District Judge Gary Holman for the remaining drug charges and was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court for an April 15 arraignment. The waiver is not an admission of guilt, though Wyatt has already admitted the meth and marijuana found at the site of the explo­ sion were his. The two drugs survived the wreckage because they were in a fire box or small safe, Evans said. The remaining charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. Linda L. Wyatt. 62, and Bruce L. Wyatt. 60. lost their lives from the Halloween morn­ ing blast that leveled their home at 8010 Lindsey Road. Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeill has flatly denied that the late couple had any­ thing to do with drug activity. “There is no evidence the parents did any­ thing but be good parents," McNeill said. A propane leak in the basement of the home was determined to have caused the explosion. The leak and the subsequent buildup when ignited blew up the house shortly after 7 a.m. that day. said Fire Marshal Sgt. Scott Leroy form the Michigan State Police of the Paw Paw post. The blast also sent Bruce he hospital in Kalamazoo, as well as his 1 Q-year-old daugh­ ter, Kelsey Wyatt, a fifth-grader at Delton Kellogg Middle School. Kelsey lived at the Lindsey Road home with her grandparents, who had voluntary legal guardianship of her (not custody). . DetJSgt Terry Klotz of the state pr.’ttc post in Hastings supervised the investiga! . Klotz said Bruce Wyatt told investiga. s he had disconnected a gas fireplace in the Three local rulings upheld after appeals The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld three cases appealed from the Barry County Circuit Court. The child molestation conviction of Raymond Rohm, sentenced by Judge James Fisher to 20 to 30 years in prison, was upheld in an opinion dated Jan. 22. Rohm was con­ victed of molesting his 8-year-old step­ daughter in 2001. Rohm had claimed that Fisher improperly allowed into evidence similar acts alleged to have occurred against a different step-daugh­ ter. but the Court of Appeals disagreed. Rohm also claimed the prosecuting attorney made improper comments during closing argu­ ments, but that claim also was rejected by the higher court. The 2002 conviction of Leroy Scott for first degree criminal sexual conduct with his 12-year-old step-daughter, and Fisher s sen­ tence of 20 to 30 years was affirmed by the Court of Appeals Jan. 15. Scott had claimed that Fisher abused his discretion by denying a request for adjourn­ ment made a day before trial was to begin. Scott claimed be wanted to hire a different Lake 0 man arrested for indecent exposure The Lake Odessa Police Department arrested a 38-ycar-old Lake Odessa man last Wednesday. March 10. for indecent exposure. Manslaughter charges were dropped for Bruce A. Wyatt. Jr., 35, who appeared in Bany County District Court last Friday to face a preliminary exam. basement of the home and said he did not cap off the line after disconnecting the fireplace. He said he recalled shutting off both gas lines pnor to setting off bug bombs and leaving for the day. He also said he had a hard time remembering due to the fact that he “had been partying a lot lately." According to a press release from Lake Odessa Police Chief Mark Bender, the sus­ pect was arrested following a two-week investigation. The original complaint was ini­ tiated by a 16- and an 18-year-old female who complained the man exposed himself to them on several occasions while they walked by his residence on their way to and from the Lakewood Education Alternative Program (LEAP) on Tupper Lake Street. The Lake Odessa Police received assis­ tance from the Ionia Public Safety Department including an undercover female officer and a detective who was assisted in working as a decoy during the investigation. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop, where officers had set up surveillance in the area waiting for the suspect to return home. He had previously refused to answer the door at his residence for investigating officers who were attempting to arrest him. Following the arrest, officers found that he was also driving RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pod IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and LAKESHORE Sweet at16 2 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite 306 HtancL22* Bank Creek. MI attorney. However, the Court of Appeals found no error. 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Paid Orientation Sex offenders must register Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police have cited several indi­ viduals recently for failure to comply with reporting duties relating to the requirements of the Michigan Sex Offender Registry. Troopers remind persons who have been required to register with the State Police as sex offenders they must also verify their address quarterly between the 1st and 15th of the month (January, April, July and October). in Bany County these address verifications are done at the Barry County Sheriff's office. These requirements can also be found on on a suspended license. The Ionia County Prosecutor’s Office charged him with four counts of indecent exposure. He was able to post the $5,000 bond. 11VM • 3MV1 31BQa3AO13 • 3XV1 1 M ichigan H ome F inance JBn 114 I.. Slate St. • Hastin<’s THW RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE RAI F PsMuS has been made in the conditions of a mortgage madu by John J. Lomss and Abby L Lomas, a married couple, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 13. 2002 and recorded October 7, 2002 in Instrument Number 1088848. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot One Hundred Four Thousand Two and 86/100 Dollars ($104,002.66) including interest at tho rale ot 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the Stalo of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1W p.m. on April 15. 2004. The premtses are located in the City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. Stock 2. Kenfieid's 2nd Addton to the City of Hastings, recording to the plat thereof as record­ ed m Liber 1. Page 37 ot Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of tho sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS The forectoeing mort­ gagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower In that event your dam­ ages. if any. are landed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: March 11. 2004 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amerxyjest Mortgage Company, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214.1092 Pub: 3/11-4/8 Spring is (almost) here!!! What a GREAT time to buy a new Home! Interest rates continue to be at record Lows!!! Many Zero down programs available! No-MI programs!! 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Sales www.drelstxichmotors.com Locally Owned 4 Operated •GMS PLUS TAX 7TTL£ 4 LICENSE W/10XDOWNWAC is a Eric Dceisbocf? President SEE PKG. 5.3 V-8. SOLD HERE NEW $18,995 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CA1 4X4 W/MOW 99 BUICK IE SANK CUSTOM Z-7I LS PKG. BALANCE OF WARRANTY. PRICED TO SELL 38W V-6. LOW MK£S UKE NEW W & OUT FIRST $22,995 $179 MONTH SHMCt HOWS: Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu A Fn 8-5 The critically-acclaimed Battle Creek Boychoir, which includes four members from Barry County, will join forces with the adult chamber ensemble Ars Voce to present "Letter from London. Postcard from Vienna," a concert of delights from two musical tradi­ tions Saturday. March 27. at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. 145 Capital Ave. NE. Battle Creek. Music by Brahms. Britten. Vaughn Williams, and the Hollywood composer Erich Komgold will be highlighted. The Barry County residents include Michael Kaczmarczyk and Caleb Shotts of Hastings: Mackenzie Gaikema of Gun Lake; and Zachary Simon of Delton. Under Music Director Brooks Grantier, the Boychoir is one of three children s ensembles listed in the Michigan Touring Arts Guide of professional-level performers. The Boychoir performs throughout the United States and abroad, alone and with orchestras and other choruses. The Boychoir will open the concert with selections from George Bickham's Musical Entertainer of 1740. the largest collection of the "pop" music of its time. The satirical, humorous, and always melodious tunes will feature Boychoir member Eric Payson on flute and Erin Donnelly on French horn. The choir will also present settings of Shakespearean texts by Ralph Vaughan Williams (including his famous setting of "Greenslecves"). and by the Hollywood com­ poser and Vienna native Erich Komgold. Komgold is known for his scores for such films as "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (for which he won an Oscar). "Sea Hawk” and "Green Pastures." Ars Voce (ARS VO-chay). directed by Dr. Mark Wells, will present the lilting Liebeslieder Waltzes by Johannes Brahms, accompanied by Wanza Grantier and Nancy Brown on piano. Sung in English, these 18 short and tuneful delights celebrate love. loss, longing and laughter. The Boychoir and counter-tenors from Ars Voce will perform Moravian Duets by Antonin Dvorak, gypsyflavored pieces immensely popular in Victorian England. Ars Voce returns for three English part­ songs. music composed for singing by and among friends. Linden Lea was the first pub­ lished work of Vaughan Williams. "When Rooks Fly Homeward" is a hushed miniature by Scottish composer Arthur Baynon. And "Quick, We Have But a Second" is a petite frolic in rapid-fire diction, by Charles Stanford. The Boychoir will present settings by the great modem Englishman Benjamin Britten, including two songs of the Irish rebellion. "Avenging and Bright and Dear Harp of my Country” and a celebration of a young man's adventure, "The Lincolnshire Poacher." The Boychoir will complete its offering with three songs by Brahms, and the concert will conclude with an audience sing­ along of the great World War I tribute. “Vienna, City of My Dreams.” Tickets are now on sale at the Music Center at (269) 565-2199. Tickets arc $15 for adults, $7 for children under 19 and students The concert is sponsored by United Steel and Wire. The Battle Creek Boychoir and Ars Voce are programs of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Community Music School hires new instructors The Community Music School in Hastings has announced that two new instructors are now accepting students al all levels in trum­ pet. beginning brass, voice and piano. Carrie Cook, instructor of voice and piano, is pursuing ber degree in choral music, with an emphasis on voice, at Gr?nd Valley State University. She has musical theater experi­ ence and is a professional accompanist. Brian Eib, instructor of trumpet and begin­ ning brass, is pursuing his degree in trumpet performance from Western Michigan University. He has been a member of the All State Band of Michigan, and has toured with "Cavaliers" Drum and Bugle Corps. He is a band and church musician, as well as an ensemble performer for musicals. The Music School also is welcoming the return of voice instructor Joy Eisenga after a leave of absence. The Community Music School offers pri­ vate lessons in most instruments and voice, as well as Kindermusik classes for ages infants through age 7. Located in the facilities of the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St. the CMS also offers monthly per­ forming opportunities for students and facul­ 90 GMC 2500 REG. 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The Community Music School is funded in part by the Bany Community Foundation. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-03-25.pdf 2718332695bf6c2f62cc879386799ac6 PDF Text Text I-'ISCHURlHST "" "ASIlNCS Ml 4905S-J893 Casino clears federal hurdle Make all local votes non-partisan Winter all-county teams announced See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, March 25, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 13 Judging Stephanie: NEWS BRIEFS Fekkes succeeds Shaw as probate judge by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Stephanie Fekkes will be sworn in Friday afternoon as the next Barry County Probate/Family Court Judge. She was appointed to the position last Thursday by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. First Friday plans ‘Clean Slate’ list The monthly First Friday forum will continue to focus on reform of local county government at its next session at noon Friday, April 2. Representatives from the Barry County Republican and Democratic par­ ties will unveil, outline and discuss a 10point program proposing reforms. They will invite any interested candidates to sign on to a ‘ Clean Slate" set of promis­ es for change, in a similar style to the national “Contract With America" 10 years ago. David Maided, president of the Barry County Bar Association, will be modera­ tor. In the absence of the Democratic Party Chairman Me) Goebel, former Chairman Robert Dwyer will represent his party and GOP Chairman Mark Englerth and others will be on hand to represent Republicans in a show of bipartisan support for proposed reforms in legislation, procedures and attitudes. The forum will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Hail, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Local bands earn 1st division ratings The Hastings Middle School seventh and eighth grade bands both received first division ratings at the band festival Friday, March 12, at Allegan. All four of the adjudicators gave, the bands first division ratings, representing an excellent performance in the concert area and in the sight reading part. The seventh grade band performed "Old Glory March" by James Swearingen. "Air and Allegro" by Anne McGinty and "Flourish" by Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark. The eighth grade band peformed "Utah Beach" by John Edmondson," Stone Mountain" by Ed Huckeby and "Northpointe Fantasy" by James Swearingen. The bands will be in performance again Wednesday evening. May 12, as they perform at their spring awards con cert. PRICE 50C Inside the Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter there are many things necessary lor women and children needing temporary housing because of difficult cir­ cumstances. The shelter is scheduled to open April 1. The open house will be a day earlier, at the Courts & Law building in Hastings. Green Gables open house is at Courts & Law building by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It’s a house 'ike any house in it- neighbor hood. There is a tree in the front yard, a front porch, and a children’s playhouse in the back yard. Like some of the houses on its street, from the outside it looks like it needs a little work. On the inside there arc new windows, new paint, bright quilts on the beds and a kitchen just waiting for meals to be made and served. Unlike the houses in its neighborhood, the porch was built by volunteers, the play house donated by Habitat for Humanity and the quilts made many loving hands. Unlike the homes in its neighborhood, it is not a place of refuge for one family from the stresses of everyday life and work. It is a haven for women and children seeking refuge from vio­ lence and on the way to making new choices for their lives. Green Gables Haven will open in Hastings on Thursday. April I. On Wednesday. March 31. an open house and ribbon cutting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. al the Courts and Law building on Court Street in Hastings. The public is invited to attend. Several members of the community have raised questions about why the open house is not being held at the house, asking “Arc they hiding something? Are they really ready to open?" Green Gables Haven Director Sandi Drummond says. “We aren't trying to hide anything. It was my decision to change the focus from the public knowledge of the home's location. *o private and secure place for the safety ot the staff and women who will be living there." There will be no sign out side the home. Drummond acknowledges that many local residents who have worked as volunteers know where the building is and Green Gables supporters talked about making the facility’s location well known publicly when soliciting support from the city, villages and townships. “That was necessary as we made the dream of a home for women in crisis a reality. The community has really supported us with their volunteer work and money." Staff has been hired in preparation for Thursday’s opening. Drummond expects women to begin using the resource immedi­ ately. She notes that work remains to be complet­ ed on the exterior of the building. "We are waiting for good weather to install a fence and finish the siding work." she says. During the open house Drummond will have a power point presentation of the interi­ or of the home and will thank those who helped make it a reality. Like the green shoots coming up through the cold soil along side the building. Drummond hopes that Green Gables Haven and its support services will help local women and their children make good choices so they can bloom in the future. Fekkes will fill the judicial seat vacated by the retirement of Judge Richard H. Shaw, who had served for 17 1/2 years. Fekkes was selected from a field of seven after an application and interview process through the governor’s office and State Bar Judicial Appointment Committee. Filling Shaw's scat is a big challenge, one that Fekkes says she’s ready to take on. “I am very fortunate because in the posi­ tion that I’m taking over. Judge Shaw is a wonderful judge, he is a tremendous assets to the community." Fekkes said. “He has done such a good job with that court, that I’m going to have the good fortune of walking into a court that is well run. has a wonderful staff and that’s going to make my job easier." The Probate and Juvenile Division covers probate topics including: probate estates; juveniles’ commitments, adoptions, commit­ ments of mentally ill persons, guardianship, conservatorships, safekeeping of wills, secret marriages, substance abuse and contagious disease pi.'cemen’s. and eman'Jpation. “What I hope to do is bring to the bench my intense knowledge of the family law issues and be able to perhaps build on what he's (Judge Shaw) done and maybe make that better." — Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes In the juvenile section topic covered include: adjudication and disposition of delin­ quent and neglect cases; investigation and supervision of delinquent youth; monitoring of neglect/abused youth; adjudication of noncivil infractions and recommendations of in­ family adoptions. Fekkes. who is originally from Indianapolis, came to Michigan in 1986 to attend Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing. After passing the bar she began to clerk for Judge Thomas Eveland. While there, she had the opportunity to meet attorneys from the Barry County area. It was in 1991 Fekkes was asked to be an associate in the local firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher. She was assistant to partner James Fisher as Hastings City Attorney, until his appointment as Barry County Circuit Judge Stephanie Fekkes Court Judge, and subsequently, in 1995. she was named to succeed him as city attorney. She remained as city attorney until she officially stepped down at the Monday night City Council meeting. Fekkes started her own firm in 1996 and went on to add associate Rebecca Hawkins. She said her practice foundation is two-thirds family oriented and one-third municipal ori­ ented. The practice has developed into a family law business covering issues such as divorce, custody, paternity, parenting time, child sup­ port. adoptions, juveniles issues, child protec­ tive proceedings and juveniles drug court. Now moving into the position of Barry County Probate/Family Court. Fekkes said she is ready because of being already heavily involved in that area of law. Throughout her work, Fekkes has appeared before Judges Fisher. Gary Holman and Shaw. In her new position. Fekkes brings to the judgeship experience as a family law attor­ ney. “What I hope to do is bring to the bench my intense knowledge of the family law issues and be able to perhaps build on what he’s (Judge Shaw) done and maybe make that bet­ ter." Fekkes said. Following her personal philosophy. Fekkes said she wants to work as a team with the staff already in place. “I like to include everybody in on the thought process because I think it makes for better decisions when you have people who See FEKKES, pg. 2 SW Barry sewer audit sought by prosecutor by David T. Young Editor Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has decided to ask the Michigan Department of the Treasury for a forensic audit of the troubled Southwest Barn Barn County Sewer and Water Authority. The bond project of SI2 million was start­ ed in 1990 and the sewer system, serving Prairieville. Hope. Barry and Johnstown townships, began operating in 1995 and it was estimated last month that as much as $5.6 mil­ lion is left owing on the bond. However, local activists Barbara Cichy and Vem Ehlers Lincoln Dinner will be April 30 The Barry County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday. April 30. at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37 -n Middleville Guest speaker will be Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers, who repre­ sents all of Barry County in Washington DC. More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 "We’re not claiming any criminal actions, that there’s anything wrong. But a prosector has this duty, and he’s taking some political risk." —Attorney David Makled John Hosier, through their attorney. David Makled. claim the residents paying for the sewer and water project really owe only $1.7 million and the Sewer Authority has misman­ aged the funds over the years. In a letter to auditor Gene Arlt of the Dept, of Treasury. McNeill said, “...after meeting with Mr. Makled and conducting an extensive review of the documents provided. 1 believe his request for a forensic audit in this instance is reasonable, prudent and has merit..." “There have been concerns and issues sur­ rounding this sewer system ever since it was put in place. Makled said. "There are ques­ tions about how money was spent. The money used to pay off the bonds was supposed to have been kept separate.” McNeill said he has no reason to believe there is any indication of criminal activity or malfeasance, but he saw a potential conflict of interest in that the accounting firm of Plante & Moran was permitted to audit its own accounting procedures. Makled said. “Shane is saying there needs to be public accounting with a thorough forensic audit. We’re not claiming any crimi­ nal actions, that there's anything wrong. But a prosect-jr has this duty, and he's taking some political risk." Cichy told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Feb. 24. “It is our opinion the See SW SEWER, pg. 2 Hickory Pointe project to double Delton population by Ruth Zachary Stuff Writer A site plan for a residential project expect­ ed to double Delton’s population over the units on 116.6 acres could be built, with approximately 410 people living in the PUD. The overall concept for the PUD was approved in a previous step and it is the first next seven to ten years was approved Monday night by the Barry County Planning and residential PUD approved by the county There are other types of PUDs in the county, and other residential PUDs in Hastings and Zoning Commission. The Hickory Pointe Planned Unit Development site plan brought by Lee Brundage was approved w ith stipulations in a 6-1 vote. Hickory Point will include 80 single family homes. 48 apartment units and 36 sen­ ior housing units. Eventually a total of 271 Middleville. Access of Phase I is planned off M-43. The streets in the development would be built to county standard, and would become public. They have been approved by the Barry County Road Commission. Phase I would be built east of existing buildings along M-43. It will consist of four, two-story buildings, with 12 apartment units for a total of 48. at a cost of over SI million. The first ten lots intended for single family homes is also part of phase 1. The first apartment building is to be built with help from the Michigan State Health and Development Authority (MSHDA) under the Small City Set Aside Program, which stipu­ lates 12 units or less, and operated by a group from Mt Pleasant. Including time for engineering, it was thought it would be a year and a half before the first phase could be finished. However, the county ordinance sets a limit of one year from the time of approval for completion of each phase. Since the site plan was tabled a month ago. Brundage took steps to satisfy commission­ er's reservations about some features. One was contact with the Nature Conservancy expressing a willingness to donate 35 acres encompassing the wetlands at See HICKORY POINTE, pg. 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. March 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner FEKKES, continued from page 1--------------------- ■.----------------------- NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Tickets for $25 apiece are available al the Barrs County Area Chamber of Commerce, call 945-2454. For more information, call Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englenh at (269) 792-6357. Blood drive set for March 29 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for this week in Hastings, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday, March 29. at Thornapple Township Emergency Services, 128 High St, Middleville. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations arc needed to maintain the supply. When asked, seven out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the next 12 months, almost half will say it’s not in their plans. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die without blood transfusions.* says Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "But many people don’t realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available.” Stems emphasized that vol’inteer blood donors are the only source of blood prod­ ucts for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 yean old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. Program on CCC to be given to ILR Historical interpreter Michael Deren will present a program on the Civilian Conservation Corps to the Institute for Learning in Retirement, Kellogg Community College, at 10:30 a.m. Friday. March 26. at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. The CCC was put to work for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the nation to help rebuild America's natural and human resources. Join the CCC (audience partici­ pation) and become a member of Roosevelt's Tree Army. The CCC enrollee (Michael Deren) plays the bugle, concertina and washboard and presents life in the CCC camps from 1933 to 1942. Deren has been presenting interpretive programs as the "Past in Person" since 1985. He has presented more than 150 per­ formances. He presents historical, musical, educational, partcipative programs as one of seven characters from the 19th and 20th centuries. He holds degrees in music per­ formance and education from the University of Massachusetts and the University of Michigan. He and his family reside in Ann Arbor. Lunch will follow the presentation. The cost of lunch and the program is $10 per person. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information or reservations, call Teresa Durham at 948-9500, extension 2838. Candidate filing deadline May 11 The deadline for Republican and Democratic Party candidates to file for state, county and township partisan offices in Michigan is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. Republican and Democratic candidates who seek the office of state representative or a county office may file a $100 filing fee instead of a petition. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to tl»e filing official no later than 4 p.m., Friday. May 14. Candidates without political party affilia­ tion who seek a partisan office must file a qualifying petition and an Affidavit of Identity (two copies) no later than 4 p.m. Thursday. July 15. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m. Monday, July 19. Candidates for township offices file with the township clerk. Candidates for county office file with the county clerk. Candidates for the state House of Representatives or the U.S. House of Representatives, whose dis­ trict is wholly contained in one county, file with the county clerk. Those candidates whose districts fall in more than one county file at the Bureau of Elections in Lansing. For more information about filing requirements and up-to-date listings of the candidates who have filed for judicial and state elective offices, please refer to the Department of Stale website or call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. Miss Delton 2004 pageant is tonight Eleven contestants will vie for the "Miss Delton 2004" title at a 7 p.m. pageant tonight (Thursday, March 25) in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. Seeking the title arc Michelle Kramm, Kellie Bowers, Karianne Kozan, Jennifer DcGoede. Samantha Rhoda, Charity Petzgold. Whitney Knollenberg. Chelsea Howard, Angie Poteet. Allene Smith and Kendra Davis. Candidates are judged on poise, neatness, grammar, self-confidence and how thor­ oughly they answer each question. During the pageant, each candidate will give an introductory speech and answer five questions prepared in advance. Each also will answer an unrehearsed question. Each contestant has submitted an essay, answering the question "If you could be any historical figure for a day, who would it be and why?" In addition to Miss Delton, four court members will be selected. They will serve as Delton’s community ambassadors for a year, conduct monthly community service projects and reign over Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 13-14. Cinema 4 Theater to offer free films The Hastings 4 Theater will presents its annua] free spring kids show series on Saturdays, starting March 27. Local children and their families can enjoy movies free of charge every Saturday at 10 and 11 a.m. through May 9 at the local movie house. The series is designed to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy quality family ori­ ented films. Each week the theater presents a different movie free of charge. Anyone wishing to see one of the free films simply goes to the theater. No ticket purchase is necessary. The movies in this series are: Spy Kids ID in 3D, March 27 and 28; Looney Times Back In Action, April 3 and 4; The Cat in the Ha*. April 10 and 11; Good Boy!, April 17 and 18; Daddy Day Care, April 24 and 25; ELF. May 1 and 2 and Catch That Kid, May 8 and 9. Lenten luncheon series continues “Life Lessons from Lent” is the theme of the weekly series of the annua! Lenten luncheon programs, which started Feb. 26. All interested people arc welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the series will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings every Thursday from now through April 1. It offers an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various denominations. Lunch (for a free-will offering) starts at noon at the church, followed by a service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. St. Rose musicians will provide special music at each service and area pastors will take turns bringing the message each week. The schedule of speakers and remaining programs includes: • March 25, Pastor Jeff Garrison of First Presbyterian Church. • April 1. Father Al Russel) of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arts Council offers 2004 scholarships The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County has announced that competitive and limited 2004 summer scholarship applica­ tions are available. Applications can be picked up through the school music teachers by the end of this week or by calling the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County at 269/945-2002 or on the web at www.thomapplcartscouncil.org under the “Special Events’’ section. Scholarship applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 30. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 30. Faxes or e-mails will not be accepted. Auditions will take place during the week of April 19 at the Hastings High School Band Room. Students will be notified of their audition time. Awards will be present­ ed in early May. Applicants must be residents of Barry County and be currently enrolled in grades 7 through 11. For more information, please call the Thomapple Arts Council or check the web­ site. actually have to perform the task having input on that.” she said. On the issues of the Friend of the Court. Fekkes said. “We really arc blessed here to have a very well run Friend of the Court that is very user friendly and accessible. but by nature of problems that exist within families, we can always seek to improve that; and I think that is something we will be looking at as a whole." Fekkes was notified of her appointment by a phone call from Governor Jennifer Granholm last Thursday aftemwn. She said the governor asked her to promise three things in accepting the position. First Granholm praised the accomplish­ ments of Judges Fisher. Holman and Shaw and asked Fekkes to continue to carry on these successes. Fekkes said she was also asked to look into continually better these processes. Granholm then asked Fekkes to continue to be involved in the community projects and service work. She said Granholm also asked her to continue being a leader in the commu­ nity. Fekkes said she enjoys the work she's done in the community with programs such as the Green Gables Haven Domestic Violence Shelter, the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council and events like the LawDay projects with students. The efforts of the board and the communi­ ty have the Gables Haven Domestic Violence Shelter celebrating its grand opening and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. March 31. something Fekkes is excited to see finally come. She said the services provided by the shel­ ter w ill further benefit citizens in the commu­ nity. With the shelter being local. Fekkes said. “Families are going to be able to stay in the community that they call their home.’’ Fekkes now serves as president of- Green Gables, but with the new appointment she will be stepping down. She intends to remain involved as a board member. The final item Granholm requested was for Fekkes to respect the power and authority that comes with being a judge. "I believe that really when you look at the court system, the judge sets the tenor for what can be expected in their court room and I think that if you want people to respect the court and respect their participation in it. then you have to show them respect as well." Fekkes said. Fekkes officially will be sworn in as judge during an “Investiture Ceremony" Friday at 4 p.m. in the Circuit Court Room. Fekkes will have to run in the primary in August and general election in November for the judicial scat, that will finish the remaining two years left on what was Judge Shaw’s unexpired term. The length of a judicial seat is six years. Reaching the level of becoming a judge is not done without inspiration and support. Fekkes said she received a foundation of sup­ port and inspiration from her parents, both of whom were immigrants. Her father came from the Netherlands and her mother came from what was once known as West Germany. "1 was always raised with a healthy respect for what the United States has to offer its cit­ izens." Fekkes said. She went on to state. “1 was always taught to respect the law s, respect the structure, be thankful for that and as part of that also was to give back to the community." Fekkes said it is important to “give back to the people that give to you" and that she has always strive to do something to help others. At home. Fekkes is supported by her hus­ band. Lester Caldwell, and two stepchildren. Tara and Trista. whom she considers her own. “We have a wonderful, wonderful blended family." Fekkes said. Both Fekkes and her husband work with their daughters' mother. Wendy Berg, to cre­ ate a total family. Fekkes said more families should work together for the benefit of the children and the family as a whole. The support of her family has been some­ thing Fekkes considers “very fortunate" for understanding long hours and time away from the family that arc part of her job. SW SEWER, continued from page 1 (Sewer) Authority misused and misappropri­ ated three debt-related fees: the original assessment, connection fees and debt sen-ice fees. With the partial exception of connection fees, all the funds collected arc to be used solely for debt service. W • contend that this has not been the case, in fact, until July 1998. the authority used a single bank account... and co-mingled funds. Although this debt account was opened, the Authority continued to co­ mingle funds until 2004. The use of debt retirement funds for any purpose other than retiring debt is prohibited by state law... "(The law) authorizes a civil action by the local Prosecuting Attorney or State Attorney General where local officials or employees violate the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. Taxpayers and users of the sewer system will be filing charges with the local Prosecuting Attorney for the protection they deserve and should have been afforded them by County and Township officials." Despite this threat, the County Board that night voted 7-0 to proceed with refinancing bonds for the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority project after hearing from Attorney Jim White with Mikat Meyers. Beckett & Jones of Grand Rapids, who told the board that refinancing up to $5.5 million for the bond project would save more than $200,000 Cichy also contended that the involvement of White and his legal firm could be regarded as a conflict of interest because Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones has represented Prairieville Township and the county before in other bonding matters. McNeill agreed, saying. “In addition to the appearance of a conflict in having Plante & Moran review the accounting that they per­ formed. Mr. Makled advises the appearance of conflict interest is apparent having the same attorney. James K. White of Mika, Myers. Beckett & Jones, advising both the (Sewer) Authority and Barry County... 1 agree wi.h this. For the same reasons that 1 will not be consulting with or advising Barry County in any dealings involving the Authority, hav­ ing James K. White advising both sides in this conflict has done nothing to assuage the tax­ payers that their best interests in their tax dol­ lars is being represented." McNeill further said that he chooses not to get involved in the conflict because “This office will not put itself into the position of arbiter in deciding a conflict between Barry County taxpayers and Barry County, both of whom we represent." McNeill later added in his letter, “...it is my position that the ultimately responsibility for a government representative is to do for the individual what the individual cannot do for themselves. The taxpayers questioning these issues have no faith that their interests arc being protected. I think their concerns are rea­ sonable. and reasonable efforts should be made to either protect their interests of at least give an objective explanation of how their government is working (or not) on their behalf.” Cichy. Hosier and others have issued many complaints over the years about the manage­ ment of the SW Barry Sewer Authority, claiming funds were misused and the job of providing reliable and efficent sewer service has been bungled. The Sewer Authority, made up of officials from the four townships, is chaired by Barry Township Supervisor Richard Barnum. It has dismissed Cichy. Hosier and their fellow trav­ elers as troublemakers. But McNeill said in his letter that. “It is my impression that these individuals seeking this accounting are well-intentioned and reason­ able in the relief they seek. This office has been brought this matter for action after more than a decade of concern, inaction, and what can only be termed bureaucratic delay on many levels. What these taxpayers are asking for is an accounting of their tax dollars. While this does not seem unreasonable, it does involve a certain expertise and ability that is far beyond the means of this office.” The ball now is in the Michigan Department of Treasury's court. “The question is. will they do their job and conduct the audit?" Makled said. "Then the state attorney general could take action if nec­ essary. or the whole issue could die." City bids farewell to attorney, clerk-treasurer by Susan Temere Staff Whirr The Hastings City Council Monday night bade farewell to City Clerk-TrcasurerFinance Director Ev Manshum and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes. Manshum decided to retire this year after he had served in his position since 1995. Before that he had neen village manager in Middleville and in Lakeview. His last day will be Friday. March 26. Manshum is succeeded by Joe Young, who has been on the job for the past two months in a transition period. Fekkes was appointed probate judge last week by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. “I value all relationships I made as city attorney and 1 take these with me as I venture to my next quest as judge." Fekkes said. “I’ll miss my work with the city. It was a pleasure to work for Hastings." Fekkes served a city attorney since 1995. The city staff will prepare a request for pro­ posals to fill the city attorney’s job. which will be distributed to attorneys and law firms within the area. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Approved a resolution to apply for fund­ ing the Thomapple Riverwalk interconnect­ ing trail system through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund. • Adopted Ordinance 381 to amend Ordinance 310 granting non-exclusive fran­ chise for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and other refuse within Hastings. • Approved a bid from L.H. Anklam Excavating in Battle Creek to remove about 80 stumps for $ 1.960. • Heard a report from Police Chief Jerry Sarver that Michigan Department of Transportation (M-DOT) never completed the speed study that the city was waiting for. “They were quite embarrassed." Sarver Ev Manshum said. "Since then, a representative from the stale police. Sgt. Campbell, completed a pre­ liminary speed study." M-DOT will now consider whether a for­ mal study is required. Sarver said. And MDOT will review the flashing light at M-37 and Market Street in May as well as timing of the traffic light at Apple Street and M-43. M-DOT also agreed to an alternative paint marking for pedestrian crossings at the inter­ section of M-37 and Green Street. The prob­ lem: turning traffic is not yielding to pedestri­ ans crossing. ° Heard a report that Sarver attended a twoday training seminar on conducting a drinking water vulnerability assessment, which is due by June 30. He also attended mandatory train­ ing for a new Internet-based protocol for police officers. Also. Sarver said the depart­ ment received 292 complaints in February and officers made 49 arrests. ° Was informed by Sarver that Amy Selles is no longer with the police department. “She has decided to venture out into a dif­ ferent vocation." Sarver said. “We wish her good luck in achieving her new goals." The city manager decided to let the dust settle before replacing the police position. As a result, responsibilities within the police department may shift. Sarver said. • Learned from Daryle Benjamin-Forbes’ report on community development that past due rents in excess of $10,000 from current and past tenants were obtained. Her staff will continue to work with tenants to insure time­ ly billings and payments. She also said H&H Plastics is settling into its new space. With new tenants in February and March, only 3.41 (square feet of production space is avail­ able and 1.233 square feet of office space. Based on the volume of calls from potential tenants. Forbes predicts the space will not be available for long. • Heard a report on the Walldorf! Building Project that Fifth/Third Bank is still interest­ ed in the project. They will order an apprais­ al. Also Forbes prepared two presentations to the council about affordable housing in Hastings and the county. Discussions have begun with MSHDA in relation to a potential neighborhood preservation project in the city. • Granted a request from the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for use of the Fish Hatchery and Tyden Park soccer fields from April I through June 22 for soccer games. • Granted a request from Thomapple Arts Council and Jazz Festival Committee for per­ mission to hang a banner across State Street from April 5 through April 17 and to waive the fee. The banner will promote the April 16 and 17 jazz festival downtown. 0 Granted a request from Barry County­ Home & Landscape Show for permission to hang a banner across Slate Street from March 17 through April 24 and to waive the fee. Casino clears Dept, of Interior hurdle The Gun Lake Tribe cleared a major hurdle Friday when the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for a casino in Bradley next to U.S. 131. The Match-E-Bc-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi's proposed gaming and enter­ tainment facility in Wayland Township received an issuance of the FONSI marks a significant milestone for the tribe because it indicates that the Department of the Interior has found that the project would have no sig­ nificant environmental impacts. "This is a historic day. After three years of exhaustive studies, and hundreds of pages of documentation, we arc very pleased with this decision from the Bureau of Indian Affairs." said D.K. Sprague. Gun Lake tribal chairman. “We arc a significant step closer to begin­ ning construction on a stale of the art gaming and entertainment facility. We will create thousands of new jobs for the people of Western Michigan. This will set our Tribe on a path toward economic independence." Sprague added. The issuance of a FONSI is a critical step in the process to place the land for the gaming and entertainment facility in federal trust on See CASINO, pg. 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25, 2004 - Page 3 HICKORY POINTE, continued from page 1 the eastern edge of the property, so they would be permanently preserved. He said another Delton landholder also is interested in donating land to the conservancy. Another was a sidewalk system planned throughout the development rather than trails, after speaking with Delton residents. It's an alternative Brundage said is more suited for families with children. He pointed out side­ walks would be more expensive than walking trails surfaced with wood chips. The goal was to connect different parts of the development to make it a neighborhood. In the effort to create streetscapes consistent with village planning, Brundage said the proj­ ect would be landscaped with lawns, and small flowering crab trees. He intended to McManus explained the property is zoned as a PUD. and if any portion of it is undeveloped and sold, it must be developed according to the conceptual plan for single-family homes, for senior housing, and for open space and connectivity of the entire project as approved. Commissioner Jim Alden spoke to the cost of maintenance of the common facilities in phase 1. If we get this up. and God forbid. Mr Brundage has problems...who's going to do the snow plowing, what association, how is that going to be done? "I don't remember having seen any mainte­ nance agreements. I want to help Mr. Brundage in any way. I live there, and I want create an eight-sided picnic pavilion in the green space surrounding the four apartment structures. A play area without play equip­ ment was to be designated. He said play equipment creates a liability for a land owner. An exercise trail was to be created near the senior bousing project, which would eventu­ ally connect to a nature trail at the north end of the wetlands. All phases would eventually connect to the access point for the trail near the marsh. Brundage said he was not sure the entire project would be built according to the time table he hoped for. He said he could not build the next phase until phase 1 was totally occu­ pied. He was willing to do make some improvements in other parts of the develop­ ment concurrently with phase 1, though unsure of when other phases would be built. A detention area would also be created as part of phase 1. There is a temporary cul-desac planned near that part of the development Planning Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said this was a nice project for low income housing, and commented that Brundage had done a lot to upgrade the plan, which would add to the overall expense for him. "It locks really nice to me," be said. Commissioner Serafin “Chuck” Nieves said be thought the features offered were min­ imal. He was hoping the new development would provide an upscale community for Delton, where people would be proud to go to buy and to live, he said. Nieves said be would like to see a recre­ ational or meeting center for the senior bous­ ing complex. He said lighting was needed if security was an issue. Some PUDs even have a swimming pool, be said. Brundage explained that when the project The Hickory Pointe PUD site plan shows the overall layout and concept of the development to be built in Delton. reached build-out it would represent about $25 million. Brundage said he thought the fact commis­ sioners hadn’t beard from Delton citizens was an indication the community was in favor of the idea. Some Delton residents attended the meeting, but did not comment. Nieves mentioned the need for increased water capacity if the PUD grew beyond the first or second phase. Previously. Wes Knoilenberg of Delton read from a former utility manager's written comments "Planning and design of the elevat­ ed tank should start when the system reaches 100 service connections, and construction completed before 150 service connections.” By those specifications, if a housing project added another 60 households, ? would reach the limit The cost to put up another tower when the time comes was estimated at $500,000 Knoilenberg expressed concern over the burden this development would put on the would result in a new fight over details to make it possible. Commissioner Jan McKeough said the site plan was not detailed enough for a final review. If the Nature Conservancy is a willing recipient of the donated wetlands, Brundage community. Since then. Barry Township officials had sent a letter to the Planning Commission that Hickory Pointe Phase 1 needs would not exceed the water capacity, or require immedi­ ate need for a new waler lower. Nieves pointed out no plans are stated either by Brundage or by township officials for expanding the water system, which could result in an assessment of Delton residents. He said each phase of this development was to show it was properly deeded. This step may not be achievable until phase 2. The entire development could take as long as seven to 10 years. Brundage said. He could not promise all phases o' that all other ameni­ ties on the plan would be completed, as each phase must be completed to pennit the next stage to be built He said be hoped phase 2 would be completed much sooner than six years. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim Supervisors press County Board for increased rural police service by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night was asked about lack of progress on providing more police services for rural areas in Barry County. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown, who said he also was speaking on behalf of Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr, told the board that the county had suggested work on upgrading such police services would be done this year, but he hasn’t seen anything yet during the first quarter. “I would hope this is not forgotten.” he said. He presented each of the seven commis­ sioners present (Wayne Adams was absent) with a copy of a Banner story from last December in which the board was asked about better police protection in rural areas and costs that would be involved. Brown said it was his impression the board intended to work on some kind of plan with a cost formula in winch the townships affected and the county both would pay. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers echoed Brown’s comments. “I’m under the same impression as Jim,” he said. “I thought that something would be put together. I still thing we can come up with something together.” Brown then tried to get the ball rolling by suggesting the township and county share the cost 50-50 for an additional officer. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie then said, "Everybody else (other Michigan counties) is talking about reducing police services." He noted that if 10 new officers were hired it would cost about a million dol­ lars for personnel salaries and all other associ­ ated expenses. Brown said the board bad promised to establish a policy, to come up with some kind of plan. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said the township supervisors would have to decide on a proposal. Mackenzie said, “Maybe we should discon­ tinue the practice of participating." Brown also was host for the County Board’s meeting Tuesday night at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. County fees to increase by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Planning Administrator Jim McManus told the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission March 22 that the County Board has decided to adjust the payment schedule for various kinds of requests brought before his department. Some will require Planning Commission approval. Planning department costs for last year were estimated at $17,000. Tax revenues cover some portion of this expense. "We’re not trying re-coup every dollar," McManus said. The increases are not intended to require applicants to cover the entire cost of process­ ing these requests, he said, but to bring the fees more in line with some of the costs Zoning fees for standard zoning requests are around $40. Soil erosion permits are $60, $50 for permits for detached buildings, $25 for alterations to decks, $200 for site plan reviews (no change) $250 for special use requests and for variances, and rezoning, which requires a map change would cost $500. Fees for site plan reviews may have to be related to the size of the project in the future. The planning department plans to add a part-time enforcement officer to monitor details of the zoning ordinance, applications, complaints, etc. This is hoped to improve the quality of service. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE #381 involved. An exact allocation and breakdown is not practical, as one matter may take an unexpeoed amount of time, and another may take little time, and several different kinds of requests may be processed in one meeting. Bringing in outside consultants for engi­ neering or for other expertise is an additional cost. Planning Commissioner Jan McKeough said. This should be charged to a developer, she said. Often their escrow amounts are set up to cover these costs for a very large project, McManus said. Costs to the planning department for requests may include a public hearing, publi­ cation advertising, per diem allowances to planning commissioners, extra meetings, zon­ ing map changes, one or more site visits, fol­ low-up inspections, mileage and more. Re-hearing a request due to the applicant’s error will cost an additional $100. where no extra charge used to be made. He suggested the board make a permanent practice of having nig^t meetings because “It might get more people iawolved in the politi­ cal process.” He added that having County Board meet­ ings at night would enable more people to run for the job. He encouraged night meetings “So people won’t have to quit their day jobs to run for office." The board most often meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the mezza­ nine in the county courthouse. Until just a few years ago. it rarely ever had any night meet­ ings at all. Brown also talked about the City of Hastings’ Downtown Development Authority and its intentions to update the master plan. “I bring it to your attention because the county owns a significant piece of property within the district” and be added. “The (Bvry County) Planning and Zoning Commission has a habit of missing deadlines." In ocher business at its meeting Tuesday evening, the County Board: • Adopted resolutions honoring the reirements of deputy Thomas Joseph Hildreth and casework aide looald Miller. Hildreth was present to receive his resolution that cited his 28 yean of service, dating back to 1975. • Approved the expenditure of $27.63034 to Image Max for conversion of microfilm into digital images for computers in the regis­ ter of deeds office. • Agreed to pay $11,660 for a plat scanner for the register of deeds office. • Adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill 217. a proposed revision to the Drain Code of 1956. which virtually all drain commissioners in Michigan oppose because it would increase delays in response to petitions and adversely impact industries and farms. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle said the bill didn’t start out as being so offensive, but it “got out of hand in committee" in Lansing. • Issued a proclamation honoring the open­ ing of the new Green Gables Haven domestic AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #310, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1 >70, AS AMENDED. GRANTING NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND OTHER REFUSE WITHIN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. A compM, copy of OWnanca Mt is avWbiMe tor inctwcffon at th, City CNtk'a Office. City Has, 201 E. Stale Street. HasOnqs. Michipan TNs ordinance wiS take effect and be in tuff force from the dale of as putacaton In the Hasshps Banrvr purwant to the Charter kx th. City ol Healings. Moved by Bowers, second by Tubbs that Ordinance No 3S1 be adopted Yeas: Hawkins. Cybulski, Bowers. Blaam. Tubbs. Townsend. McIntyre. Jaspers, end May Nays: None Absent: None I. Evert G. Menahum Cily Clerk, do hereby cerfrty thet e true copy of en Ordinence adopted by the Heatings Cay Council on the 22nd day o< March 2004 is avaaaole at the City dark's Office. Evartt Q. Manahum City Clerk osssonr violence shelter. The open bouse will be Wednesday, March 31, at the Barry County Co.'.-.' A Law building. 220'W. Court St, Hastings • Noted the next three night meetings of the board will be April 27 at Hastings City Hall, May 25 at the Orangeville Township Hall and June 22 at the Irving Township Hall. to see a nice development, but 1 don't want to see negative things happen because we didn't do our job.' Alden also asked for legal documentation showing transfer of ownership if the wetlands were donated to the Nature Conservancy and who would be maintaining it He also staled a maintenance agreement for snow removal in parking lots, lawn care and other details would be needed. Alden later voted against the site plan approval. McManus said more delay at this time would defeat this project. *1 thought we were in business of promot­ ing development where there are utilities, slopping urban sprawl from happening where they are not" McKeough asked about a performance bond, to assure completion and compliance of the provisions for improvemenu in phase I. McManus answered a soil erosion bond is customary, and could be linked to the site plan. Commiaaiooer Bill Slough repealed vari­ ous verbal agreements discusaed previously. In response, Brundage said he would con­ tinue to pursue a transfer of the wetlands to the Nature Conservancy and would build a fitness trail, as well as create common areas and a pavilion as a pan of phase I. He agreed to put a maintenance plan in writing, as well as provide an agreement for future expect. of the planning, including planting trees to com­ ply with the Small Cities Initiative and Delton's local improvement plans. The motion by Mackenzie to approve the site plan for phase 1 included stipulations to include: • The fitness trail would be completed con­ currently with phase 1. • The nature trail would be developed in phase 2 or 3, as related to resolution of the agreement with the Nature Conservancy. • A description of the plan to include fea­ tures of common spaces in phase 1. Exact details of the site plan are to be handled administratively by Jim McManus. • A maintenance plan in writing is to be provided. • Tree lined streetscapes compatible with the plans for downtown Delton • A $50,000 soil and erosion bond. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-108, of Division 4, of Artlcte II, of Chapter 38 at the Cfiy of Hastings Cods of Ordnances, not cut during too growing season of April 15,2004, to October 15,2004, may bo cut by the City of Hastings or Its designated repreoontativo, and the owner of the property shel be charged with the cost thereof. , • Noxious woods and grams mors toon eight (8) inches In height. dead bushes, dead trees and stumps, bushes and trees infested with dangerous insects and infectious dteoases must be cut and removed from toe property. Any mmer who refuses to dsotoy and remove such material may be subject to 1 CM Infraction and fins, and the Cfiy or fis dislgnteid repreeentatore may enter upon toe lend as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge toe coot to too property owner. Any expense incurred by too City she! bo reimbursed by too owner of toe land. Unrecovered coots stiafi bo levied as a ton on too property and Ml bo oofiacted against toe property In too same manner as general taxes. The City, through to Code EnforoomobM Officer, shafi have too right to enter upon ouch lands tor toe purpooe of cutting down, destroying or removing noxious woods or vegetation and shafi not bo labia In any action of trespass. 0M30833 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that too Hastings Planning Commission wM hold a Pubfic Hearing on Monday. April 5, 2004, at 730 p m. in toe Cfiy Hal Cound Chamber, 201 East Stats Street, Hastings, Mtohigan. The purpooe of the Pubfic Hearing Is tor toe Planning Commiooion to sold! comment regarding a request by Joo Bush tor a Special Land Use Pom* al 301 West State Street (see mop and legal below). Contrary to Section 90-528 (3) of too City Code of Ordnances tote request, if granted, would slow tor open-air business for too sate of motor vehicles located at 301 West State Street Lot 568 and toe South 4 teel of Lot 567 of toe City, formerly VOage of Hastings, according to toe recorded ptat thereof. Except al that port of Lot 568, Cfiy of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, according to me recoroeo pun mereoi, oesemoa os knows. Beginning at too southeast comer of sold Lol 568: toenoo westerly along too south fine of said Lot 568 a distance ot 15.0 teat: toonce northeasterly to a point on too esat fine of said Lot 568 which is northerly 15.0 foot from the southeast comer of raid Lot 568; thence southerly along the east line of said Lot 568 a distance of 15.0 frat to too point of beginning. Written comments wifi be received at Hastings Cfiy Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 40058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should bo directed to too Hastings Cfiy Clerk (telephone number 289445-2468) or TDD oil relay services 1 400449-3777. Evaril G. Manshum �Paga 4 - Thursday. March 25 2004 - The Hastings Banner We must commit ourselves to eating healthy Red Cross does so much good in county To the editor: I wanted to write a letter to all Barry County residents that will inform as well as show my appreciation for all of the work that the local American Red Cross does for Barry County. Though I am a member of the advisory board, it wasn’t until I got involved with the Fresh Food Initiative (a collaborative effort with United Way and other area agencies to provide food to those in need) that I even had a clue as to what the Red Cross is all about. Once 1 realized the need in our communities. I knew it was too much for Lyn, Red Cross Barry District Service Center Manager, to handle by herself, so I agreed to help set up an advisory board to guide and support the efforts of our local chapter. I knew that the Red Cross was a non-prof­ it, government regulated agency, but what 1 did not know was that though it is regulated and mandated by the government, the govern­ ment does not fund it. This organization is funded solely by the public. The American Red Cross has been around since 1901 and in Barry County since May 9. 1917. The office in Barry County (which has been very gra­ ciously donated) is located on the second floor of MainStreet Bank in Hastings and is part of the West Central Michigan Chapter that serves Barry, Kent. Ionia and Montcalm Counties. I think it is fair to say that most people know that the Red Cross is here for blood drives, CPR training, babysitting classes, national disasters and more recently, the Fresh Food Initiative, but many may not real­ ize that our local Red Cross is there for our personal disasters as well. Did you know that if your house burns down that the Red Cross Disaster Action Team responds side by side with the fire department to console, provide comfort kits (a hand made blanket, stuffed bear for the kids and personal care items) for you and your children? Not only will they do that, they will provide immediate temporary housing, food and clothing as well. Since the first of the year, our Barry Red Cross has provided over $3,100 to Barry County residents who experienced personal disasters. When you have a loved one in the military that you must contact, do you know where to call? Yes, the local Red Cross. The Red Cross is that bridge between you and a loved one when one of life’s emergencies hit. The Barry County Red Cross also provides classes to elementary schools like "Safe on Your Own." This program was designed to teach safety at home. Incredible as it may seem, many paren' 'eave kids who are too young to be home ai^nc often caring for even younger siblings. "Safe on Your Own’ gives kids the tools they need in case of an emer­ gency. The bottom line is that we never know when a personal disaster may hit our lives and God forbid if it does, but you can be '■.ure that with the support of the community, our local Red Cross chapter will be there. A Red Cross volunteer is a friendly face, someone from our community to help us get back on our feet. Thank you Red Cross and to all of your volunteers for the wonderful work that you do every day. Janine Dalman. Director, public relations Felpausch, Hastings A clarification: In the Court News section in the May 18 edition of the Banner, it was reported that James R. Clemons of Middleville was convicted of third offense drunk driving, but he actually was convicted of violating terms of his probation by consuming alcohol in his home. District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (289) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Free. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James. 1388 Nissaki. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp.. Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 . (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wmg, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Mich. 49046. phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-469', fax (269) 948-4884. To the editor: As I was reading the March 18 issue of the Banner, my eyes fell upon the weekly public opinion question. I believe the question of the week asked citizens what they thought the government could do about obesity. I thought all of the answers were well con­ sidered. I recognized that the most popular opinion in the column seemed to be that peo­ ple, including children, need to be educated about healthy eating and living. In my opin­ ion, nutritional education is important in teaching people how to live healthy lives, but it is hard to practice what is preached, espe­ cially in children. Soon after I read the column, I asked my brother, who is 16 years old and a student at Hastings High School, what he had for lunch at school. He said when be bought lunch in the cafeteria, he usually ate a hot sandwich(something like a chicken patty with cheese, or ham and cheese), a small bag of chips, and a beverage, usually Yoo-Hoo. He also said that many of his friends also had a similar lunch. When I averaged the calorie and fat totals of this lunch, I couldn't believe it. A lunch like this can end up being about 700 calories — more than a third of the daily calorie total (which amounts to 2,000) suggested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And the amount of fat in this lunch is somewhere around 30 grams. I couldn't believe it. Next. I asked my brother what kinds of foods are offered for lunch at the high school. He said there is a hot lunch line, which offers meals like chicken nuggets and mashed pota­ toes, or pizza and tater tots. But for those who don't want to eat hot lunch, there is also an a la carte line that offers a variety of foods, including hot sandwiches, French fries, an array of chips, an assortment of snack cakes and cookies and even a shake dispenser. There are also vending machines that carry different soft drinks and snacks that aren't supposed to be used during lunch, but since they are turned on at the time, kids eat from them anyway. My brother told me that there are often healthy choices of foods, such as salads, vegetables like com and green beans, and fruits such as apples and oranges, but they usually look like they’re in poor condi­ tion, and so kids usually don't eat them. He said he knows about the dangers of sug­ ary and fatty foods because he learned about them in health class in ninth grade. He even knew all the proper amounts of food that peo­ ple are supposed to eat on a daily basis, according to the food pyramid. But when I asked him why he didn’t make bet.'er choices in his eating, he said that he was just used to eating that way. He would pack a lunch to take to school, but ofyod he doesn't have time in between his homework and after school commitments. With this, he concluded that it was just easier to eat what was there, and it usually tasted better. Most of the food the school offers is high in sugar, fat. calories and carbohydrates. Not only does this lead to obesity, but it can also lead to learning difficulties, poor concentra­ tion and poor grades. Kids who eat those foods often can be hyperactive or unwilling to participate in activities. Mood swings can occur. Unhealthy food, along with being trapped inside for seven hours a day. five days a week, is a possible factor in low testing results among schools. Kids aren't getting the nutri­ ents or exercise they need to grow and leant effectively. .Then, when kids come home, there are the same unhealthy snack foods in the cupboards, and often a quick dinner from McDonald's because they have ocher commit­ ments to attend. Reforming the diets of American citizens is important, but it is especially important to improve the diets of children, who will spread their eating habits to future generations. I realize that Pm not an expert. I have a weight problem myself, and I come with a family who has always struggled with weight My parents, along with other parents in the world, often bought what was cheap and con­ venient not healthy and nutritious. But for years I've been nagging them to start living a healthy lifestyle, and it's finally working; we're making changes to improve our health. And when I see children at supermarkets. happily bolding a box of their favorite type of Little Debbie snack cakes, it saddens me. But where does the reformation of chil­ dren's diets begin? At home, parents should stock their cupboards with healthy snacks that children can come home to after school. This might put children oft* because many of them think nutritious food doesn’t taste good, but that’s not the case. Any health food store offers some delicious options, such as frozen treats made from real strawberries and soy milk. I didn't know the difference. Families should put forth the effort to bring back the nightly dinner at home. I know this could be hard at first, but even one night a week makes all the difference. Get the whole family into making a nutritious dinner that they can savor and be proud of. But the major reform has to be in the schools, which need to prepare healthier food for kids to eat It should appear and be appe­ tizing and offer enough nutrients to allow the child to charge ahead the rest of the day, instead of sitting through class sluggishly. Eliminate the snack foods and other foods high in fats and sugars; unplug the vending machines during the day, whatever would help children become healthier. Children are the future of America, and the way things are going right now. the future will only lead to more obesity. If we don't start changing the attitudes of the future, the future will be pretty bleak. Emily Allen. Hastings Why isn’t Israel held accountable? To the'edftor: Why is Ariel Sharon, the leader of Israel, not condemned nor captured for the prosecu­ tion of his atrocious war on the Palestinians? Why is Sharon, but not the Palestinians privileged to use our country's weapons. The Palestinians’ only weapons these days are themselves as suicide bombers. Why is Israel given hundreds of thousands of dollars each year by the United Stales, regardless of the atrocities they commit? It's no secret that thousands of Palestinians, including men, women and children, have been and continued to be killed by Israelis. But why do this country’s leaders turn a blind eye or a deaf ear to the killings and mannings of Palestinians? Yet while all this occurs, we condemn and hunt down Saddam Hussein in Iraq, based on circumstantial evidence of him gassing peo­ ple during the war with Iran, a conflict in which we sent arms to Saddam. Israel has built a nuclear bomb and site without telling our country about it, only slyly The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Then the Palestinians are provoked into using the only weapons they have in the suicide bombings, resulting in Israel blaming them for breaking the peace accords. Meanwhile, Israel has at its disposal air­ planes, bombs, tanks, guns, all of which they use to attack Palestinians. And when that occurs, cur leaders give Sharon and company a meaningless light tap on the wrist Was there a hidden political reality behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq? Was it all to rid that country of Saddam and his family so the Jews could return to Iraq? Saddam earlier had refused to allow Jews into his country. Was Tariq Aziz right when be said the war opens the door for Jews to take over Baghdad and for us to take over the oil wells? This explanation carrier more weight than the official line of “weapons of mass destruc­ tion." which haven't been found and never will be because it was all an excuse manufac­ tured by Bush and his benchmen. Our misguided war in Iraq has badly dam­ aged America’s stature in the court of world opinion, and the blame lies with President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Richard Perle, Paul Wolfowicz and rich Israelis. Just like in any other country or culture, there are good Jews and bad Jews. I was told some Israeli airplane pilots were punished for refusing to bomb civilians. There are Jews who oppose the war and shabby treatment of the Palestinians, but they’re afraid they speak up. The United Nations plans to send peace­ keepers to Iraq, presumably at the end of June. Let's hope this time it really is “mission accomplished." Not only have nearly 600 of our brave men and women perished in this needless war. thousands of others have suffered greatly, mentally and physically. We don't think often enough of the unfortunate American soldiers who have lost limbs and sustained horrible and serious injuries, never to perform normal functions again. These people should have never been sent to the battlefield. War never is fought for peace, it only creates more war. Justine McLean, Hastings What about casino agreement? It appears the Gun Lake tribe is getting closer to an agreement on the casino. How do you fee about the likelihood that it is coming soon? Ttettatfaa. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 put***... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 uoon uacoos rrwoonc jmcoos President \Aca President jwvwi jacous Secratary/Treaaurer •NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (EdMn, Elaine GXhert (Assistant Edita) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bred Bremer Ruth Zachary Karen Echtinaw, Freeport: Doug Hale, Middleville: Becky Bass, Middleville: Brian Morgan, Defton: “I think that it is coming, but I don’t approve of casinos. I think it will cause degradation of the “1 think it is great. I think there will be job opportunilies. I am also looking forward to the NASCAR track " “I think it is a good idea. I think it will bring jobs into Barry County as well as those for the casino." “I’m ready for it I think it will bring jobs, though it is a gamble how it will affect property values." community." Jay Gordenski, Rutland Township: “I think it is a good idea. I think there will be jobs for the Gun Lake area. It will help the developer of the Bay Pointe Inn fill his rooms." Justin Gordenski, Hastings: “The casino will bring more business to Hastings because there aren't enough shops or restaurants out where the casino is. This is a great opportunity for the area.” Sandra Ponsetto Susan Tamers Cathy Rueter Mamie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtoaaMad ads accepted Monday trough Fndey 8D0 am. to 530 pjn.. Saturdays 830 am. to Noon Scott Ommen Rom Heaton Dan Boerge Jonathan Jacobs Subecrtpton Rates: S25 per year In Barry County $27 per year in adjorwig counties $29 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: PO. BosB Hastert. Ml 49058-0802 Second dan Postage Paid at Hesangs. Ml 49068 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25. 2004 - Page 5 i 1 TETTER'S Make all local elections non-partisan I hereby ask the appropriate state officials to pass a law or an Virtually invincible at the polls, many incumbent lawmakers amendment to the Michigan Constitution to make all elections can pretty much do as they please. They aren't being held below stale level non-partisan. accountable by an uninformed and apathetic electorate. I can already hear howls of protest in defense of our beloved I’ve been told that in Barry County things would be different two-party system. But I make this suggestion because collec­ if the local Democratic Party would pct up quality candidates. tively in Barr)’ County we no longer choose between two candi­ Indeed, the Democrats haven’t offered much on the ballot in the dates with different ideas. Instead, we just gG through the last several years, but who would want to spend the time, ener­ motions to elect the same people or someone like them again gy and money to seek office if the result is a foregone conclu­ and again. We have created a one-party system that has effec­ sion? tively stifled honest debate of important issues and forced can­ The one Democrat to serve or. the County Board in the last 16 didates to march in line with those in power if they want to years was elected only because his opponent failed to get remain a part of the group. enough write-ins to appear on the ballot. Anyone who is a Republican and an incumbent in most of The record for our so-called “county elected officials” is even West Michigan is virtually assured of re-election. Of course, more striking. The current drain commissioner, clerk, sheriff, there are exceptions, but they are woefully few. treasurer, register of deeds and prosecuting attorney all were Four Republican incumbents on an eight-member County appointed (or in most cases annointed) before they were elected. Board of Commissioners were turned away in 1994 because of Even the most recent appointment of probate judge was tainted public outrage over the handling of the animal shelter issue. One with the process of grooming the successor rather than opening of those new commissioners lost in a second bid two years later. the job up to anyone qualified, willing and able. And just two years ago. one incumbent Republican was defeat­ Their predecessors retired as many as two years before the ed in a primary, but his successor held essentially the same next election, giving them the distinct advantage of being views, and won simply because he was more well known. incumbent Republicans when they first had to face voters. Only There have been occasional isolated revolts, like when Surveyor Brian Reynolds was actually elected before he ever Rutland Township in 2000 went all Republican, tossing out a served and Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill was elected with­ Democratic majority. out opposition a Fttle more than a month after he was appointed This same one-party pattern holds true for Democrats in much of the cast side of the state. The traditional two-party system has broken down, and I don't see any relief in sight. Barry County shows the same voting tendencies that are to succeed Dale Crowley. Such depressing data could lead one to conclude that perhaps these county elected officials should be appointed since they already are anyway. becoming commonplace ail over this country: Incumbents are But in legislative-style races. I note that the City of Hastings virtually impossible to defeat. A recent study showed that of the has non-partisan elections, and its system seems to be vorking 435 congressional races this fall, fewer than 40 are regarded as well. We’ve seen different faces and open and honest debates being competitive. over the years on the City Council. I suspect that perhaps even We're also being told the presidential race this fall will be some of the elected council members may be closet Democrats. waged in just 18 battleground stales and neither Bush nor Kerry Some good people are defeated at the polls or discouraged will do serious campaigning elsewhere. That means 32 our 50 from even trying only because of their party affiliation. I think states already have decided. this lessens the quality of local government. Noting the problem with the might of incumbents a dozen Things may be changing, however. In recent months. I’ve years ago, a band of citizens in Michigan, led by Glenn Steil of seen local Democrats and Republicans come together in their Grand Rapids, put together a successful state-wide ballot pro­ ideas about good local government and call for some reforms. posal for term limits — six years for state legislators and eight They are brushing aside their party identifications in this case for governor and state senator. In the decade since its passage, because on many local issues they seem to agree. Steil himself has been elected twice to the State Senate and now The most important part of this argument is the possibility that is a State Representative. And now he admits his efforts a dozen opening up the local process to everyone by insisting on non­ partisan elections will most certainly increase the number of years ago for term limits were misguided. All term limits really have done is force incumbent lawmak­ qualified and quality candidates. It also may increase the possi­ ers to seek an elected job elsewhere or land a cushy job created by the spoils system. It’s only created a new game of political bility of honest differences of opinion in important matters musical chairs. along. rather than insistence on toeing the line, going along to get What all this boils down to is we voters really don't have a I say we throw away party labels for elected offices below the choice any more in elections because those in power have the state level. I say we elect all county commissioners, “county means to assure they'll stay there and it’s our own fault because elected officials,” village council ii.zmbwi and township board we don’t pay attention or even worse, we don’t show up at the members without regard to party. I honestly believe it will do a election booth. As Abraham Lincoln once said, when you don’t lot to improve local government performance. participate, you let others decide for you. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics An explanation of a vote on per diems To the editor: There has been a good deal of discussion about per diems as of late. I myself would like to weigh in. Firstly though, I would like to congradulate and encourage the Banner to continue with editorials. I believe that while being some­ what critical of local politics and issues, that the benefits of focusing attention to specific issues is important to our democracy. The per diem issue has several facets that I would like to elaborate on. Per diems are paid to both committees and boards of the County Commission. This means that all appointed and elected officials excluding full-time paid positions such as county clerk and drain com­ missioner. are eligible for compensation due to the fact that these meetings are variable and not necessarily required. I would also like to mention that the Officers’ Compensation Commission (OCC) is responsible for setting the rate and pay based on a study of other local governments and bow they operate. The OCC is appointed by the chair of the County Commission. I believe the County Board has the ability to abolish the Officers Compensation Commission. The Barry County Commission could easi­ ly set their compensation in the yearly budget and not take an additional vote on the subject. These per diems, if you remember, are for attending conferences and educational ses­ sions such as they have for many years in the past. It is nothing new. That the commission has taken a vote on the issue should be laud­ ed because at least we have the courage to do so. Having better educated and informed county commissioners isn’t a bad thing. My belief is that the real issue regarding per diems isn't attending annual conferences or educational events. Jjst about anyone would say that local public officials need all the education they can get. I believe the real problems Mr. Jacobs has are discrimination and the scope and type of local government we collectively believe we need. It has been my observation for a couple of years and in discussion with administration, that in order to improve the effectiveness and profession­ alism, some boards and commissions have been watched more closely. By this I mean that the commissioners have taken a more active role, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The discrimination I am concerned with also is in the end a legal issue, in my opinion. If the county commission does not apply the Efficiency always trumps beauty To the editor: I note that the Barry County Beautification Project is proceeding apace. This project also is known as "The Destruction of the Dangerous Tree.” Those who live and drive along Martin and Brown road.-, will know what I refer to. The poet and his silly senti­ ments about "Woodman, spare that tree!" are not much esteemed in these parts. Here the men of progress, armed with their Marvelous Toy. are busy denuding miles of country road. Where formerly nasty, gnarled, overarching limbs threatened the roadway, there now lies the detritus of shattered wot a, shards from the slashing wheel of the Marvelous Toy. Il's truly a sight to behold. I'm sure that the powers that be who are responsible for this butchery will inform me of the naivete of my complaint Unobstructed roads will be the rationale for the devastation wrought by this steel behemoth. These people bear the responsibility for efficiently main­ taining the integrity of the roadway. Thanks to their foresight we will no longer have to fear continued highway camage caused by the vision blocking blight of encroaching limbs. Safe we will be. too. from the scourge of nuts pelting down from high-perched squinels, as well as the excreta of multifari- ous birds. With their wondrous machine, they are on the cutting edge, excuse the pun, of society's thrust into the future, a future where we can be sure that efficiency will always trump beauty. We'd better get used »o it C. S. Lewis, the great 20th century English author, foresaw something like this in his novel “That Hideous Strength.” The scientist Filistrato tells of a time when the fmest trees, which be calls "weeds," will be gone, replaced by the Art Tree, made of aluminum and impossible to tell from the real thing. The An Tree has the advantage that it doesn't drop leaves or twigs, nor does it grow. It is. in his words, clean. This is the world where efficiency rules and nasty organic matter has been abolished. So, gentlemen, you have taken us on an important step into tomorrow's chopped, shredded, bulldozed, flattened, landscaped and, oh. so hyperefficient world. When may we expect the Art Trees? On (he other hand. when they arrive, what then will you do with ti^e Marvelous Toy? Gary W. Coates Hastings U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stele Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 37^ 5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Thank you (much of which is done during their after-school ci vacation time), working with after-school clubs and sports teams, serving on school committees, and attending a myriad of school functions. All of this, of course, is in addition to an average school day where teachers must maintain control of their classrooms, keep students "on task," deal with administrators and parents, and "perform" for five to six H hours as lecturers. Obviously, there are instructors who do not put their full effort into the practice of teach­ ing and "coast" throughout the school day/year. This is an unfortunate fact, but it can also be said of any profession — there are always a few "slackers." no matter what the job is. The majority of teachers are caring and committed professionals who put everything they have into making the student's educa­ tional experience as rewarding, meaningful and memorable as possible. i am grateful to all of the hard working teachers and nurge them to keep up the good work! Phil Anton, Westminster. Colo. customary and traditional that the commis­ sion partake of the conference in question. Secondly, the only way that the discriminato­ ry practices regarding the reimbursement of per diems to all boards and commissions would not be affected by my vote. And final­ ly. the direction of administration and the chair of the county commission isn't one of ecouraging independent boards and commis­ sions to develop their skills and institutional knowledge within the volunteer community, as such my vote yes did not affect this current policy either. I'm not sure I had a lack of judgement. Finally, ! would like to say something regarding an issue that has bothered me for some time. Public policy is sometimes done by handshake agreement or an understanding of how boards function traditionally. 1 would like to see less of this practice more written policy by our County Board so there is more clarity and continuity in local government. I believe this could be accomplished if we used a tool called continuing resolutions. In the end it's up to the voters as to what they would like their local government to look like. Tom Wing. Seventh District Commissioner Square dance set for April 3 Another square dance is planned for Saturday, April 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Families, beginners and old time music lovers are welcome. The building is ramped for wheelchairs The dances will be taught. The caller will be Rex McCool of Hastings and the fiddler will be Dane Johnson of Bloomingdale. Old-time Michigan callers and fiddlers learned years ago in rural dance halls of the area. Other musicians of the Blue Sky Country String Band will include George H. Williston, mandolin, of Delton, Corinne Turner, guitar, of Delton; Bob Burghdoff of Hastings, standup bass; and other friends who may join in. Donations will be accepted at the door for Democratic Party candidates. The money will be given to the Barry County Democratic Committee Campaign Fund. For any other information call George C. Williston. 948­ 5747. There will probably be another dance on the first Saturday evening in May at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. to everyone who supported the Hastings Athletic Booster Club 2003-2004 Jeep ■ ■mucum To the editor: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor from Donald W. Johnson of Middleville titled "Unions just whine about trivial things." published in March i 1 issue of the Banner. As usual, Mr. Johnson's letter touched on a wide variety of topics, but a statement regard­ ing public school teachers particularly caught my eye: "Most would have a rough time get­ ting a job that pays as good with the limited hours and days of work they put in." This is a sentiment 1 have heard many times and I am sure that it is a mistaken belief shared by many individuals. To all the folks who think that teachers have a "cushy" job. I have one recommendation: go earn a teaching certificate and teach for a year. As a former public school teachcr. I can assure you that once the year is complete, your opinion will likely change. It is a common misconception that teachers only work six hours per day and nine months per year. Many in the general public are unaware of the countless hours that good teachers spend preparing lectures/assignments/tests and grading assignments/tests commissioners should not accept any our­ selves. The OCC, if it isn't abolished, should look into the current situation and determine if the current policies (traditions?) are legal What's fair to one citizen should be applied to another if the issue is attendance and doing county business. The Stale of Michigan recently has considered better defining bow per diems should be applied. Government structure and function for local government is the responsibility of the state. The issue I have with this type of govern­ ment is that it isn't honest. We are saying that we want volunteer involvement and not just elected officials, however, the method of achieving more professionalism and produc­ tivity seems to have come at the expense or at least morale of public involvement. My reason for voting “yes” on per diems last month was based on three thoughts. First, it was not out of the ordinary and in fact is P.O. Boa 344 • Haatinga, Ml 4M5S nimMixminc Teachers still victims of urban myth same standard regarding per diems to all board appointments, it is my belief that we as Liberty Car Raffle. Congratulations to Patti Dukin -p* Gnnj Pnze Winner. Also, the 1st runner-up winner of $2,000 was Jill Zwieraikowski of Hastings. 2nd run­ ner-up winner of $1,000 was Gary Ivimkas of Hastings; 3rd through 15th Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company winners of $100 arc Brian Canoil of Hastings, Steve Pennington of Hastings. Ken Osgood of Delton. Doug Gillespie of Hastings. Mariiea Cameron of Hastings. Jill Blair of Woodland. Sarah Middleton of Hastings. D.K. Sprague of Wayland and Bill Steffen of Middleville. And a very special thanks to Dave Coleman and J. Woodmansee, who won PRODUCT INTEREST RATE POINTS APR $100 then donated their winnings back to the Athletic Booster Club. Again, thanks to everyone for your support. The Boosters want to thank 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Biwrekh 5375 0.00 5.433 Mike and his staff at Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Hastings for all their 5375 0.00 5.422 support. The Hastings Athletic Boaster Club is the only organization solely 20 Year Fixed 20 Year fixed - Biweekly 5.125 0.00 5.202 5.125 committed to assisting all Hastings Schools Sports programs. With our 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 4625 0.00 0.00 4.721 5.193 4.625 0.00 4.715 tance is helping our sports programs. Your support is so critical in assur­ 7 Year Halkxxt 4 500 0.00 ing the Boosters will be there when our kids need us. so please help where 3 Year ARM 4 750 you can. Please feel free to attend the regular Boosters meetings the first 3750 000 0.00 4.613 7.007 1 Year ARM schools having to do more with less from the state, the Boosters assis­ 5.618 Wednesday of the month at 7:30 in the high school choir room. Everyone is welcome—we arc looking for peupte who arc willing to help get their Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Toda) ’ hands dirty and sweat, and we are doing projects to help improve the 2W-W5-9J35 sports fields and looking at ways to assist our schools with just some good old-fashioned hard work. So please come help and have some fun... meet other parents who care. Mark our mirudw for Saturday, August 7. 2004 i tttF -f rn-Bfr at the Hastings Country Club Burr Large cash prizes urth many mon surprises. a gnat meal. nr» fnends and mon! Cone oat and have tome fun! The Boosters again want io thank you for helping support your kids. Please feel free to contact George Williams with any questum al IJW-375-1&45. oTSrtSHM ' yr ARM hurd m WO mmaNy rfSKI *3 far fat fol '<4 Bmnrhv fam �Page 6 — Thursday, March 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach dwner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned <J Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths • 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHVBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlinf. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 751-3021 church pbooe Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School 1IO a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pzn.; Bible Study St Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev Rxhard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ pm. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30a.m. and IIOO a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.ra.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery presided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible qua (<es B-12K Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway Hasting* MI 49058 R.v Bob Strath PNxx: 367­ Worship Services Sunday. 1100 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.nt for all ages. 945-4995 Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No 269­ 818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office boon. WedJThun . 9 a m. to I p.m Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pm. Sooshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Cub (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Imng), Rt Rev David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Sen ice Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 am Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pm Evening Prayer service. AU services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http ,'ww w churchseek/net/church/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at nrevhustwickWy aboo.com. 4061 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mnuber Church of the World-Wide Anglican Cammmion- 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W Censer St) Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe IH. Rector Mr F. William Vnetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a m and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Nanay Available at 10 a_m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cunie, Senior Pastor. Pasior Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Faster Ryan White. Youth 9.30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. Evening Service; 7:00 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awaaa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH W OOL-LAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 Mun. N. Box P.O. 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Revcresd Schippers- Mary DeMunkv Sunday School 9:15 am • Worship 10 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NadHlk. Kcv Al Rusnell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al 9:30 am GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey Sunday Service (269 ) 623-8857 10: 30 am-ncoa. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH V)I Slate Rd (Comer of Slate Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Daniel Pastor Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Phone 269-945-9121. Doo Brail Nursery available for ail services. March Starting 14th Wonhip Services 8:30 and 11W am Sunday School for all ages 10W am Aduh electives March thru May... The Life You Liie?. Duane Secord leading. Ronans: The Dynamic Optimism of Jim Grace. leading. Dickinson Membership class. Pastor Dan lead­ ing Kid's for Chmi (3 A 4 years) A (5 years thro 5th grade) during the Worship 11: 00 Service only. Quizzers 4.00 pm and Sunday Evening Service 600 pm Wednesday Midweek: 900 am am. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour, Sunday. March 21. both services... Spring Zjbor University Students Well Spring Concert. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Amon. Pasior Thursday. March 25 - 7.W am Sunday School; 4.00 pm. A Spmt-fiHed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 soteh of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073. March 30 - 7 00 pm. Education Committee; 700 pm Overeaters Son Pratse A Wvdup 10.30 am. 600 pm; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Club for - I0W am Word Watchers; 600 M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m-11 am; P.O. Box 63, Hastings. boys A prB ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love "Where Everyone u Someone Special." For mfornuiior call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am; Sunday School 11:15 a.m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-nooo. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For mote information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Sen ice 10.30 a m BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Aduh Choir, 7.00 pm Adventurers. Saturday. March 27 - 10 00 a.m. Catechism 3; 4:00 Passion Play Practice. Sunday, March 28 - 8 W A 10 45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 Passion Play Rehearsal. Tuesday. Anonymous Wednesday, March 31 p.m. Lenten Supper; 7.00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 800 pm Passion Play Practice. Hastings first united METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) fuxft vovarerm 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of with elevator to al! floors. Kathy Brown. Lisa Pastor. Director of Christian Education; HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Stadav: Bible Class l(HX)am. Worship ll-O0a.rn.6W Norm Bouma, Music Director. Erin Wednesday: Bible Class 700 Classes for al ages. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday, 8:15 am - Sunday School. 9.30 am porary Sunday FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Warship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages al 945 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. service). Junior Church. School. 10:30 am. - Refreshments; IIW am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7 W pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 Quocel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise learn rehearsal. 700 This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings pm prayer meeting m the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Gamsoo. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship; 10W am. Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:10 am. Church School; 11.20 am. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions' 1220. The 11:20 Service n brmdeasi over Channel 2 throughout the week. 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 Nuncry is provided for both services. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY’ Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan kept several bird feeders filled, shared his fruits and vegetables from his garden, and knitted hats, booties, and blankets for new bom babies in the Battle Creek Health System. Ready to brighten anyone’s day, he enjoyed telling jokes and fun stories to friends, family, and nearly everyone he met. Mr. Brady was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Mr. Brady is survived by his daughters, Susan Lee Brady of Sonoma. CA and Linda (Bill) Yeager of Climax, as well as seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his three sisters and one brother. He will be lovingly remembered by his good friend Ruth Yaw and the ocher membars of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church. His family would like to thank his friends, neighbors, and the nurses, aides, and volun­ teers of Barry Community Hospice. For a lasting memorial, please consider offering contributions to the Audubon Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by Royal Funeral Home. Paine| HASTINGS - Mary O. Paine, age 84. of Hastings, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Evergreen Manor in Battle Creek. She was born May 30. 1919 in Mt. Vernon. Texas, the daughter of James T. and Lula B. (David) Smith. She moved to Hastings in the late 1940’s and married Gilbert W. Paine Dec. 22, 1951. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Ralph E. Smith in 2002. Mary is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gilbert W. Paine of Hastings; son. Kenneth E. Paine of Hastings; sister-in-law, Glenna Smith of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Marguerite R. Kauffman Stevens. Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4} p.m. |Mary O. Barner free building 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml p.m. Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. thro 5th Grade Thursday. 930-11 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH years. She was a member of Hastings Order of Eastern Star f7; Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge #53, Circle #3 Presbyterian Church. Pennock Hospital Guild, Freeport Crafters, enjoyed traveling, doing crafts, flower gardening and was a gifted seamstress. Mrs. Bachman is survived by her son, Don (Cathy) Bachman of Freeport; daughters, Susan Germaine of Chicago and Nancy (Doug) Blowers of Portage; five grandchil­ dren; seven great grandchildren; sister. Dean Nicka of St. Louis. Missouri and sister-in­ law, Jaquelyn Bachman of Hastings. Preceding her in death were husband Donald on Jan. 28, 1985; sister, Juanita Lowe; brothers, Howard and Carol Men. Services were heldFriday, March 19,2004 at Wren Funeral Houlr with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison officiating and Eastern Star Services by O.E.S. #7. Burial was at Hastings (Adults) Youth 6th-12xh grades, and CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship 1100 am; Evening Service at 600 pm.; Wednesday Pr.yer Bible 700 p.m in 1948 from Illinois. She was employed by the J.C. Penney Company in PJinois and Hastings for several DELTON - A. Robert Brady, 90, of Fair Lake in Delton, passed away at his home on Wednesday. March 17. 2004. He was bom July 15, 1913 in Manila, Philippine Islands, the son of Marie L. (Homuth) Brady and Capt. Oscar Brady for whom American Legion Post #298 in Battle Creek is named. For more than 30 years, Mr. Brady loved his career as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Battle Creek. He married Pauline B. “Polly" Jones on Oct. 3.1936. They were married for 63 years prior to her passing on April 28, 2000. Generous and compassionate, Mr. Brady Sing’n, Share Study. 6:30 pm CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the Cadar Cicek Rd.. 8 ms. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robed from Marion High School. She was married to Donald V. Bachman cm May 4,1942. She moved to V* Hastings area Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible 1716 Noth Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11O0 am. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens red Children service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry. leadership training. HASTINGS - Paula Bachman, age 90. of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 17,2004 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mrs. Bachman was born on March 24, 1913 in Marion, Hl., the daughter of William and Ollie (Atnip) Allen. She was raised in the Marion, Ill. area and attended schools there, graduating in 1921 SPECIAL EVENTS: March 26 6W Menders; March 28 - 1M8­ IM MMmi MMrtry Fain 2­ 5 Scrnpboaking ALTO - Marguerite R. Kauffman, age 8«. formerly of Alto, passed away early Monday morning. March 22, 2004. She was bom Oct. 7, 1915 to Orvin and Ruby (Bell) Allerding. Marguerite and her husband. Frank, had been dairy farmers in the Alto area for over 60 years and had been active in the Farm Bureau. Marguerite and Frank were also charter members of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church where Marguerite served as the organist for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Frank; son, Thomas Kauffman; daughter. Virginia Smith; and sister, Phyllis lyier. Marguerite is survived by her sons. Murray Kauffman of Clarksville and Hillis (Jan) Kauffman of Baffle Creek; daughter-in-law. Inez Kauffman of Alto; son-in-law. Bill Smith of Alto; three grandchildren; and sister. Patricia Kowalczk of Alto. The funeral service will be held at 1 i a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Burial will be in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons or Calvary Grace Brethren Church Mission Fund. |Miguel "Mike" Salas| SUNFIELD - Miguel “Mike” Salas, passed away Thursday. March 18, 2004 at Eaton County Hospice House in Charlotte, at the age of 80. He was bom Feb. 17, 1924 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Raymond and Jessica (Rodriguez) Salas. Mr. Salas was a retired factoryworker, and also was employed at the Sunfield Elevator. He loved gardening, mowing lawn, listening to music, dancing, wearing big stetson hats, playing pool and cards, domino's, driving big trucks, strong man. the Fanner’s Picnic, and loved watching his sons and grandsons play basketball. Miguel was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond Salas and Jose Salas. Raymond’s wife is Myra Salas of Houston. Texas. Grandchildren. Christopher, Matthew (Mija), Tony (Angel), Ben. and Elizabeth, Jose’s children, grandchildren. Jose Jr.. Daniel, Anita. Mr. Salas is survived by his wife. Theresa (Garcia) Salas of 52 years; son. Mike Salas Jr. of Houston, Tx.; son, Dominco Salas of Sunfield, grandchildren, Adrian, (Dorothy) Salas. Jessie Salas; son, Lorenzo (Tiffany) Salas of Portland, grandchildren. Jordan, Nikolas, Josh, and Erin; daughter. Sandy (John) Crambell of Lansing; grandchildren. Vanessa. Katelyn, and Noah; daughter. Jolanda Salas of Lansing; grandchild, Angel; great grandchildren. Jeremy. Timothy, Ebony; grandchild. Carlos; great grandchil­ dren, Solicia. Cartier; grandson Bradley; great grandchildren, Antonio and Lynae; granddaughters, Meaghan and Tessa; daugh­ ter, Modesta Salas of Lansing; grandchildren, ryan. Taylor and Hunter; daughter, Teresa (Danny) Dean of Lansing; grandson. Michael; great grandson. Cameron; grand­ son. Timothy; great grandson. Timothy Jr.; granddaughter. Danielle; son. Alex Salas; brother, George Salas, and sister, Georgia Rodriguez. The pallbearers were Larry Salas. Domingo Salas, Adrian Salas. John Crambell, Timmy Salas. Michael Salas, and Paul Jenks. A graveside service was held Wednesday. March 24. at the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information, log onto Legacy.com. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. FREEPORT - Aline Anna Frisby, age 90. of Freeport, died Wednesday. March 17. 2004 a! Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Frisby was bom on April 19. 1913 in Carlton Township. Barry County, the daugh­ ter of Jeremiah and Anna (Collige) Andrus. She was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County and attended Seventh-Day Adventist School, graduating in 1931 from Hastings High School. She went on to receive a teacher’s certification from Barry County Normal in 1933 and her bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University in I960. She was married to Rex B. Frisby on June 14. 1934. Aline was affectionately known as 'Babe'’ by her many friends and family. Her teaching career spanned 30 years, the last 10 years in special education. Her first teaching position was al the Stevens country school in southern Barry County. She also taught at Rogers. Welcome Corners. Freeport and Thomapple Kellogg. She retired from teaching in 1975. Aline was known by her students as a strict but fair teacher and they felt that they really learned from her. Aline is a past member of the Pennock Hospital Guild, Clarksville Sportsman Club. Barry County Mentally Retarded Ass n. Barry County Teachers Ass’n, Freeport Extension Group. Clarksville Tri-Connty Conservation Club, member Freeport United Methodist Church, National and Michigan Education Associations. She will be missed by her chil­ dren. grandchildren and the great grandchil­ dren will miss their “Grandma Babe." Mrs. Frisby is survived by her daughters. Marian (Gene) Larson ofBumips Ml and Davenport, FL. Colleen Frisby of Hastings; daughter-in-law. Susan Frisby of Freeport; grandchildren. Susan (Steven) Radant. Tami (Mark) Peabody. David Frisby and fiancee Jodi Noortboek; great grandchildren. Chelsea. Courtney and Nathan Peabody; Jenna and Sara Radant; sister. Lena Reppert of Hastings; brothers, J. Harold (Jeannette) Andrus of Hastings and Clifford (Lois) Andrus of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband. Rex on Dec. 17.1994; son. Larry on April 16. 2003. Services were held Sunday. March 21.2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Kalajainen officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Mental Health Day-Care Program. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Joan C. Kempema MIDDLEVILLE - Joan C. Kempema, age 52, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. March 20. 2004 at home. Mrs. Kempema was bom on April 19.1951 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Jack and Faith (VanDyke) Bessey. She was raised in Wyoming, and attended Kelloggsville Schools, graduating in 1969. She was married to Charles Kempema on Sept. 6. 1969 at Grand Rapids. Joan was a homemaker. She was a caring, loving wife, mother and grandmother, and devoted her life to her family. She was employed at Caledonia Public Schools as a bus driver. She is survived by her husband. Charles D. Kempema; two daughters. Jackie (Bob) Shaffer of Grand Rapids. Kerri Kempema of Middleville; one son, David (Jaime) Kempema of Middleville; seven grandchil­ dren. Ashley. Jesse. Ryan. Megan. Lacie. Kristen and Breanne; two brothers. Bob (Rhonda) Bessey of Alto Jack (Jean) Bessey of Grand Rapids; sister. Karen (Jerry) Winger of Moline; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jack and Faith Bessey; brother. Richie Bessey; and sister. Nancy Lewis. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Middleville. by Beeler �Th® Hasting® Banner - Thursday, March 25,2004 - Page 7 LAKE ODESSA - Dean Arthur Lane, age 66. of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpect­ Brad E. Misner, age 24, joined his parents in Heaven on March 20. 2004. Brad was born Jan. 29. 1980. the son of Ransom Larry Misner and Gayla Joan (Mead) Misner. Brad was a lifelong resident of Fine Lake with his parents. Brad enjoyed going for automobile rides and toys that squeaked. He loved music and Winnie the Pooh movies. Brad attended Delton School and Doris Klouson Center. Brad is survived by a brother Gerald Dean Misner of Fine Lake; sisters. Diana (Randy) Everett of Dayton. Tenn.. Patricia Misner and Leo Garcia of Pennfield and Jody Misner and Jeff Swafford of Athens. Tenn.; nieces. Brittany. Jennifer. Elizabeth, Aliyah, and Airyka; nephews, Chad, Scon and Ransom. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 22. 2004 at the Williams Gores Funeral Home, in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial took place at Banfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sandy Manor, 15062 Walters Drive. Marshall. MI 49068. Arrangements were made byWilliamsGores Funeral Home. ! Jeannette “Jean” Pugh | ROCKFORD - Mrs. Jeannette “Jean” Pugh./age 86, of Rockford, formerly of Hastings, passed away at Peter C. and Pat Cook Hospice Center on Thursday, March 18, 2004. Mrs. Pugh formerly owned and operated Jean’s Beauty Shop in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband. DeWayne in 1996 and her daughter, Judith Bumham in 2002. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law. Thomas and Donna Pugh of Rockford; son­ in-law. John Bumham of Pittsburg. Pa.; six grandchildren and two great* grandchildren. Funeral and committal services were Saturday afternoon at Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford. Pastor Dick Riley officiat­ ing. Interment in Hastings Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Holland Home. Arrangements were made by Pederson Funeral Home. Rockford. |______ Joseph O. Hummel______ | CADILLAC - Joseph O. Hummel, age 39. of Cadillac, formerly of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. March 17. 2004 at Mercy Hospital Cadillac. Mr. Hummel was bora in Battle Creek on March 28, 1964. he was the son of James O. Hummel and Mary Ann (Hull) Hummel. He attended Maple Valley Schools and after graduating, be continued his education at Denver Automotive and Diesel. He was employed as a Heavy Mechanical Technician at 4 Seasons Ford, (formerly Weigners), in Cadillac for over 19 years, beginning in 1985. During that time be received the Technician Mentor Award which was granted by Ford Motor Company. Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending rime in the North woods bunting and fishing. His outdoor lifestyle he passed on to his beloved children, as they spent countless hours together enjoying nature. Joe was also a fan of autoracing, especially Sprint Cars. He is survived by his parents. James and MaryAna Hummel; sons. Joel O. Hummel II, William J. Hummel; daughter. Elizabeth Anne M. Hummel; sisters. Sherry Hummel, Deborah (Michael) Clark; four aunts and uncles; eight step aunts and uncles; step grandmother. Gladys Hummel; former wife. Candy Bogema; former brother-in-law. Jerry Brown; two nephews; several cousins; two former sisters-in-law; one former brother-in­ law; former in-laws. Don and Diana Williams; and several special friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Sidney and Violet Hull; step grandmother. Mildred Hull; grandparents, Joel and Clara Hummel; and special cousin. Wes. Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Saturday. March 20th. with Rev. Malcolm Brown officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville, immediately following the funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to the family or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. edly on Sunday, Feb. 22. 2004. Dean was born in Lake Odessa on July 5. 1937 to Edward and Vera (Cook) Lane. Prior to living in Lake Odessa for the past 12 years, he had resided in ML Pleasant and Coldwater. Dean was loved by many and will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched. Dean loved the outdoors in summer, he enjoyed music and always appreciated a good joke. He is survived by his father, Edward Lane; several nieces and cousins; and the many people who loved him and cared for him so faithfully. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, Vera; sisters. Verda May Lane and Marie Hitt; and brothers. Robert E. Lane and LaVem Edward Lane. A time of remembrance was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Thursday. Feb. 26.2004. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Louise A. Hanson CLARKSVILLE - Louise A. Hanson, age 92, of Clarksville, went to be with her Lord late Saturday evening. March 20, 2004. Louise was born in Grand Haven on Aug. 23, 1911 to William and Louise (Doering) Zoerner. She graduated from South High School and then continued her education, graduating from Grand Rapids Junior College and Western Michigan College. She was married to Dale Hanson on July 23,1935. Louise had been a resident of Clarksville for over 60 years where she served as the kindergarten teacher from the mid 1940s to the mid '70s. She had been a long-time member of the Clarksville Bible Church where she had served as the organist. For many years, Louise was a volunteer with the Red Cross and assisted at many blood drives. Her legacy also included being a woman of great faith and had touched many lives. Louise is survived by her sons, Tom and Joan Hanson and Bill and Toby Hanson; seven grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; brother, Harold Zoerner, brother-in-law. Gilbert Hanson; and many more relatives, friends and former stu­ dents. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Dale Hanson; and granddaughter. Sara Hanson. Funeral services were held at Clarskville Bible Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Bible Church. Calvary Church of Wayland, or Hospice of Holland Home. Arrangements were made by Memorial Chapel in Clarksville. Koops |______ R.G. “Bud” Morgan______ | MIDDLEVILLE - R.G. “Bud” Morgan, age 88. of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, March 17. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. R.G. Morgan was born on Sept. 28,1915 in Kingsley, the son of Leonard and Cornelia (Marshall) Morgan. He was raised in Kingsley and attended Kingsley schools. He married Stella Warner on Sept. 25,1937 at Grand Rapids. Mr. Morgan was employed at Stale Heat Treat for 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Yankee Springs Golf Course. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Morgan was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for golfing, and spending time with his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. He is survived by his children, Joyce (Gary) VanSickle of Middleville, Terry (Linda) Morgan of Silverthorne, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Steve (Cheri) VanSickle, David (Julie) VanSickle. Bradley VanSickle, Sbellie (Cayd) Ayres. Wendy (Fred) Beamer. Todd (Meagan) Morgan, Greg (Elaine) Morgan; 11 great grandchil­ dren. Jessica, Jason, Grant. Emily. Blake, Desiree. Joshua. Jeremy. Sophie, Paige and Chase; one sister, Louise Cady, and sister-in­ law, Shirley Morgan of Grand Rapids; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Stella M. Morgan and two brothers, Marshall and Peter Morgan. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Harry Hudson officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Hastings’ first Jazz Fest is April 16,17 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and Feipausch Corporation will spon­ sor Hastings' first Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17. The festival will take in 17 high school jazz ensembles, the Grand Valley State University Jazz Combo. Les Jazz Big Band, Ed Englerth Band, and culminate with a Saturday evening concert by the Paul Keller Orchestra. The festival begins on Friday evening. April 16. with four downtown venues hosting free concerts at Stale Grounds Coffee Hoc^e, Hastings Public Library. Thomapple Arts Council, Jefferson Street Gallery and a mov­ ing concert on the Jazz Trolley provided by the Bairy County Transit Authority. The con­ cert begins at 7 p.m. with staggered start times at each venue. The event is scheduled to end at 10 p.m. The trolley will circulate between the four venues so people can park in one spot and either ride the trolley from one spot or walk and enjoy the music from the trolley. The festival will take over the Centra) School Auditorium Saturday morning, start­ ing at 9:35 a.m. and running through 4:40 p.m. Seventeen high school jazz ensembles will perform on stage with a brief clinic by members of the Paul Keller Orchestra. The Saturday festival is sponsored by a grant from the Youth Acton Committee of the Barry Community Foundation and the Michigan Association of Arts and Cultural Affairs through a mini-grant from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. The Saturday evening concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with an all-star band made up of individuals from each of the high school jazz groups that have participated in the festival. Then the Paul Keller Orchestra will conclude the evening with its performance. Tickets for the Saturday evening perform­ ance are $10 for adults, $6 for children, stu­ dents and senior citizens. Tickets may be pur­ chased at the Thomapple Arts Council, Feipausch Food Centers. State Grounds Coffee House and Bosley's Drug Store. For more information, please call 269/945-2002 Schedule of events Friday, April 16 • High School All-Star Band rehearsal. Central Auditorium. 4:30 to 6 p.m. • Thomapple Arts Council Gallery, Ed Englerth Band, 8 p.m. • Jefferson Street Gallery, Les Jazz Big Band 8:30 p.m. • Hastings Public Library, Hastings High School Jazz Octet, 7 p.m., Ionia High School Jazz Combo, 7:30 p.m. • State Grounds Coffee House, GVSU Jazz Combo 9 p.m. Saturday, April 17 • High School All-Star Band Rehearsal. Central Auditorium,'Stan 9 a.m. • Hastings High School Jazz Band Day, Director Joe LaJoye, 10 a.m. • Allegan High School Jazz Band, Andrea Mack. 10:25 a.m. • Lakewood High School Jazz Band. Dave Macqueen, 10:50 a.m. • Caledonia High School Jazz Band, Gordon Usher, 11:15 a.m. • Forest Hills Central Jazz Ensemble 2. John Destepheno, 11:40 a.m. • Greenville High School Jazz Lab 2, Jeff Ayres, 12.05 p.m. • Ionia High School Band, Tom Brill, 12:30 p.m. • Spring Lake High School Jazz Band Mike Truszkowski, 12:55 p.m. • Wyoming Park High School Jazz Band, Bill Bier, 1:20 p.m. • Tbomapple-Kellogg High School Jazz Band. Ray Rickert. 1:45 p.m. • Forest Hills Central Jazz Ensemble I, Glenn Williams, 2:10 p.m. • Eaton Rapids High School Jazz Band, Mark Slice, 2:35 p.m. • Greenville High School Jazz Lab 1, Jeff Ayres, 3 p.m. • Homer High School Jazz Band.S c o t t McMeeking. 3:25 p.m. • Hastings High School Jazz Band Night. Joe LaJoye. 3:50 p.m. • Northview High School Jazz Ensemble. Max Colley Jr.. 4:15 p.m. • East Kentwood High School Jazz Ensemble. James Ross and James Lane Whipple Campbell, Hastings and Marcia Ann Carpenter, Columbus, OH. John Ellison Gay, Delton and Andrea Joan Adams, Delton. Marke Eldon Weyennan, Hastings and Susan Marie Travis, Hastings. Aaron Lee Ripley, Middleville and Kame Renee Kollar, Middleville. Jeremy Daniel Cowley, Hastings and Angela Michelle Ayers, Hastings. Tracy Ernest Stark, Hastings and Susan Marie Walton, Hastings. Scott Smelker, Middleville and Lorene Anne Longstreet, Middleville. GIRL, Faith Elzina born on Feb. 26,2004 at 10:02 a.m. at Spectrum Hospital to Jessica Norton and Jonadian Dykhouse. She weighed 4 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 16 1/4 inches long. BOY, Brett Michael, born at Spectrum Health Butterworth. Grand Rapids on Feb. 25, 2004 at 4:34 p.m. to Cecil and Sue Pelfrey of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcoming him home are his brothers Maxwell (11). Mitchell (9). Paul (8), and Brock (2). as well as his grandparents. Charles and Carol Collins, and Harley and Glenda Pelfrey. all of Hastings. Sawyer. 4:40 p.m. • High School All-Star Band rehearsal. Central Auditorium. 5:15 to 6 pan. • Paul Keller Orchestra Sound Check, Central Auditorium. 6 to 7 p.m. • Finale Concert. 7:30 p.m.. Central Auditorium, featuring the High School All Star Band and the Paul Keller Orchestra. Ward-Simmons to wed Nituh* Marie Ward and Thomas Richard Simmons are pleased to announce their engagement. Natasha, daughter of the late Bradley J. Ward, Vicki and Robert Green, aid John Foote, is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and is pursuing her asaoriate’s degree in early childhood education at Kellogg Community College. She is currently employed as a lead teacher at Caledonia Child Development Center. Tom. son of Tom and Marilyn Simmons, is a 1998 graduate of Lakewood High School He is employed as a truck driver at Advanced Distribution Services in Kentwood. A June 26.2004 wedding is being planned. GIRL, Alexis Faith Carey, born at Metropolitan Hospital in . Grand Rapids at 12:53 p.m. to Tony and Jamie Carey of Lake Odessa Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inch­ es long. Welcomed home by big brother James, age GIRL, Maya Mae Kerber, bora at Bronson Hospital on Feb. 11, 2004 al 1:19 p.m. to Chris and Shanda Kerber of Gun Lake. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. 21 inches long. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Notice of Budget Meeting Th® Baltimore Townahip Board wB hold a public meeting on th® proposed townahp budget tor ftecai yew 2004/2005 at th® BMtimor® Townahip Hal, 3100 E. Dowling Rd. on Tuaaday, March 30th, at 800 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. And any other business needed to and Decal year 2003/2004 A copy of the propoued budget la avePahls lor pubic toepecdon by contacting tie IbemaNp Clerk. Th® Baltimore Townahip Board wB provide reasonable auxBary aide and eervtoea, such as signors or audio tapea of printed materials being conektored at the moating to indMduala w8h dtoabBties with 7 days node® to th® cleric This node® is posted in Constance with PA267 of 1878 (open mootings act). MCLA41 72a(2)(3) md tha Americans Wtih Disabilities Act (ADA). oesaoTei Batomor® Township Clerk ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On Tuesday. March 30, 2004, at 600 p.m., Assyria Township wB bo conducting th® following meetings at the Township Had on Tasker Road, just east of M-86. Budget Hearing. A copy of th® budget may be obtained by contacting the Ctork at 260-758-4003 md wB also be available at the meeting. Annual Meeting tor Assyria Township will be held Immediate­ ly following the Budget Hearing Regular Meeting wiM be held fodowmg the Annual Meeting for the purpose of approving the budget Debbie Maaalmino Assyria Township Clerk oesaoax________________________________ _____________ �Page 8 - Thursday. March 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Two big events take place this weekend with the Toy and Doll show at the Depot/ Museum Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During part of the same time, the Festival of Tables will be happening at the Edward’s Family Center in a benefit for the Lake Odessa Community Library. There still may be a few tickets avail­ able at the library now. The Doll and Toy event is free. While people are dressed up and out, they may want to take in both events. The Lakewood News has had publicity on details of the Doll and Toy show. People are invited to bring in their treasures for sharing and showing. The calendar soon will change to a new month. We have just one week remaining for March. Will it go out like a lamb or a bon? Then on Sunday, April 4, we go into daylight savings time. Lakewood fans by the scores attended the basketball game at Grand Valley Stale University last Friday evening. Lakewood’s winning season came to a halt that night against a powerful Wyoming Park team. An announcer stated that all the seats were sold out three days before the game. Early in March, Ted and Phylis Armstrong became great-grandparents fw the first time. Ned and Kathy (Armstrong; Swift of Lowell are the grandparents of a baby girl bom in Nevada, where her father is in the U.S. Air Force. Phylis and Ted are Middleville natives, with Phylis daughter of a Cutler couple. Dale and Doris Mowburg were expected home on the weekend after being several weeks in Mississippi with their daughter and family since the death of their son-in-law, Joe Parker. With moderation in the weather, it is a pleasure to walk without needing boots for warmth, face mask for lung protection and one's heaviest outer garments. Tulips are pushing their way upward, as are daf­ fodils. Birds are far more plentiful. Demand for bird feed Is higher than in winter. Mud abounds. We see deep ruts where cars have driven on soft ground. At the Page Memorial Building there are flyers giving details on the coming M-50 project which will see a 4* x 10’ drain culvert under the roadway. The detour will be from the east, a turn north on Jordan Lake Avenue (Highway) and then west on Tupper Lake Road, which then connects with M-50 at the west end of Laurel Drive. There are smaller projects which are part of this venture by MDOT. Another is the installation of 17 new light poles and the switch from mercury vapor to high pressure sodium. East bound traffic will be close to normal. The MDOT map shows reconstruction from Washington Boulevard to Ionian Lake Avenue and reha­ bilitation of M-50 from Jordan Lake Avenue past the bridge over the channel between Tupper and Jordan lakes. The work begins on April 5 and is set to be finished in mid­ September. The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW post are having a rummage sale today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is available. Proceeds go to support the National Veterans Home at Eaton Rapids, Saturday will be pancake time at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church with fried potatoes, applesauce, pancakes and beverages. Once again performances of “The Music Man" are coming to Portland with the Portland Civic Players on Saturday at 8 p.m. Coming in another week, the Lakewood Community Ambulance is returning with its all-you-can- eat Sunday dinner with roast beef and ham at Cunningham Acre Sunday, April 4. This comes on Palm Sunday. The Weekender from the Ionia Sentinel carried a long story on Warren and Olive Soule, longtime residents of Eagle Point. Olive is now a resident at Thomapple Manor. Central Michigan University has announced the graduation of Taykxa Peters of Lake Odessa, who earned her bachelor of sci­ ence degree. Grand Valley announced that Kathleen (Tromp) Stowell earned her bache­ lor of science degree. . “Spring Fling" was observed at Central United Methodist Church, with a shared meal featuring hoc dogs and hamburgers prepared by members of the Fellowship and Caring Committee and other foods brought in for the 80 who took pan. A retirement party is being hold on April 2 at Wright AFB in Ohio for Master Sgt. Jack Nyman, a 1983 Lakewood High School grad­ uate, who has served his country for 20 yean at Oscoda, North Dakota, New York, Saudi Arabia and then ’Wright-Patterson in Ohio. His parents are Norma of Lake Odessa and Marvin of Big Rapids. Jack has a wife, Vicki, and two sons living in Ohio. The Ionia County Board of Commissioners has submitted a grant application for monies to improve and refurbish Green View Point Park east of Lyons. The Planning Commission is bolding a series of meetings to provide information and to solicit comments about aspects of the county zoning ordinance draft. Odessa Township Hall is one of the sites scheduled. Ours will be on April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Shoppers Guide carried an obituary for 17-year-old Leanna Look of Ionia, whose parents were Frank and Carrie Loot Her grandmother is Connie Look of Lake Odessa. The mother Is the former Curie Devine, a Lakewood graduate. Her grandfather is David Devine of Detroit, former employee of Union Bank. Ionia County National Bank has announced the retirement of Richard Hayge, who was formerly with Union Bank here. ■iftl Dangerous dad Dear Annie: For more than 10 yean, my 71-year-old father has been battling depres­ sion, and he absolutely refuses to see a doctor. Ever since Dad's depression began, he has gone through cycles of good times and bad. During his bad limes, he becomes paranoid, angry and irrational. Recently, however, the bad times have become dnmatkaljy worse. It has reached the point where Mom has asked me not to bring my 2-year-old son to their home any more. At no point has my father become violent, but I know the potential is there. His latest trick is to yell at Mom for days on end. not allowing her to sleep, and accusing her of all manner of bizarre behavior. Last week. Dad asked Mom to have him arrested because he was afraid of what he might do. My mother did call the police but was told that unless Dad actually hums him­ self or someone else, they cant do anything. My mother is traditional 'old country' and wont stay al my bouse, because she fears it will make things worse. I adore both of my parents, but I'm terrified that Dad is going to bun my mother. What can I do? - Worried Sick in California Dear Worried: We spoke to Dr. David Dunner. director of the Center for Anxiety and Depression at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Dunner said dra­ matic behavior changes in the elderly require immediate attention, and your father's hritory of depression may not be the problem. Your father may be reacting to medication, or be could have a metabolic, endocrinologi­ cal or neurological problem. He could have a form of cancer, r serious infection or Alzheimer's, or be may have suffered a stroke or head injury. If you cannot get Dad to see his doctor for one of the above reasons, call the doctor yourself. Explain the problem, and ask what you can do. Also contact the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (dbsalliance.org) at 1-800-826-3632 and ask for help. Good luck. Grinning grumpy HASTINGS - Shirley Maine Hultquist, age 67, of Hastings, died Tuesday. March 16, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. HASTINGS - Mrs. Ardis Y. Wilkins, age 65. of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 22, 2004 while in the company of family members at her residence. Mrs. Wilkins was bom in Hastings on April 19. 1938. the daughter of the late Cecil and Oneta (Edwards) Wilkins. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended school there. On April 7.1956. she married Earl Wilkins. The couple moved to the Hastings area short­ ly after their wedding. They had been married for over 47 years. Together with her husband Earl the couple would frequent Richie’s Coffee Shop in Hastings to gather with good friends for a cup of coffee. Ardis loved “just being home”, where she could be close to beloved family. She enjoyed doing puzzles and collecting monkeys, but she was best known for her ter­ rific sense of humor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Robert (Shire) Wilkins; son Willie (Lisa) Murray; son John (Sandy) Wilkins; son Tom Wilkins; daughter Carla (Garry) McKelvey; daughter Daria (Scott) Schantz; brother Robert (Carol) Harris; sister Sharon (Frank) Crist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ceci 1 and Oneta (Edwards) Harris; stepfather. Virgil Lawrent; a son, James Wilkins; sister, Arleen McCrimmon; and a granddaughter. Angel Schantz. Funeral services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004. Pastor Lester DeGroot will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service beginning at 6 p.m. Entombment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Mrs. Hultquist was bom on Aug. 2,1936 in Albion, the daughter of Harold and Alberta (Miller) Wilder. She was raised in the Albion area and attended schools there. She came to the Hastings area in 1970 from Albion. She was married to Richard Hultquist who survives. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Hulquist is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Dan of Hastings and Rick of Kentucky; daughters, Debra and Betty, both of Hastings; and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor David Roper officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mildred M. Pullen MIDDLEVILLE - Mildred M. Pullen, age 88, of Middleville passed away Wednesday. March 17. 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert and her son, Albert, Jr. She is survived by her children, Ted (Catherine) Pullen of Milstrand. Charles (Barb) Pullen of Middleville; her daughter­ in-law, Sharon Pullen of Alto; 12 grandchil­ dren; numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Pullen were held on Saturday at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Fr. David E. LeBIanc officiating. Interment Dorr Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGn»af Funeral Home. Caledonia. NASHVILLE, MI > Mrs. Deborah L. (McCoy) Rozell, age 55, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. March 23,2004, while in (he company of family members at her residence. Mrs. Rozell was bom in Battle Creek on July 6.1948. She was the daughter of Charles E. and E mor LaWave (Gallihugh) McCoy. She grew up in the Battle Creek area and attended local schools there, graduating from Harper Creek High School On Oct 17, 1964 she married Richard Rozell. The couple lived in the Battle Creek area for several years after they were married until moving to Nashville in October of 1972. The couple had been married for over 39 years. Debby was r wonderful mother and grand­ mother who loved being with her family and friends. She also loved camping, travelling and going to the casino. She was a lifelong member of St. Cryil’s Catholic Church, Nashville, and Women of the Moose. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother. LaWave McCoy; daughter, Teresa (Glenn) Rozell-Katz; son. Richard Rozell; brother, Charles McCoy Jr.; and eight grandchildren. Adam and Kerri Timm, Tahnec Katz, Casey, Erika, Paige, Alex and Roman Rozell. She was preceded in death by her father. Charles McCoy Sr. and a sister. Lois Ann Walling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be cele­ brated at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Nashville at 1 p.m. on Friday. March 26. 2004. Father Mike Stafford will officiate. Interment will take place at Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. The family will receive visitors Thursday. March 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. A wake service will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Area Obituaries, continued next page ... Dear Annie: The letter from 'Feeling Good in Las Vegas' opened the door to a subject I've never seen mentioned before — people who look grumpy bur aren't I inherited my father's weak jaw, small mouth and bed teeth. Now in my 60s, my face is collapsing, leav­ ing deep wrinkles and a drooping mouth with the comers perpetually turned downward, giving me such a dour look that store clerics avoid eye contact and little children shy away. 'Vegas' found that putting on a slight smile helped a lot She's lucky. When I smile, it looks smirky and forced. Perhaps your column will get folks to real­ ize that many 'grouchy old people* are really very nice and we have a lor left to offer. Feeling Bad in Texas Dear Texas: No one should judge a book by its cover. Nonetheless, you might want to work on that 'smirky and forced' smile. Ask your friends to help you find a more natural­ looking expression, and then practice until it becomes comfortable. What do you have to lose? Food for thought Dear Annie: Last week, I was at a sports activity with my 4-year-old child. After a few minutes, I noticed be had some food in his mouth, which had apparently been given to him by another child’s mother. Annie, my child has a chronic disease that we manage carefully while monitoring what he eats. I had to pry open his mouth and get the food out before I could determine that it would not harm him. Some of us prefer that our children not be given food by strangers. Please tell your readers to ask first. - Careful in Los Angeles Dear Careful: With all the children who are allergic to various foods, you would think parents would know better. Here’s the reminder. We hope it helps. How to come out Dear Annie: I have been married for over 20 years, and my wife and I have three teenage children. After many years of soul­ searching, I have come to accept the fact that I am gay. I cannot begin to describe the stress and humiliation of living this lie. and I feel the time has come to tell my family. My biggest fear is what the announcement will do to my children. Their well-being is my biggest con­ cern. Please tell me how best to handle this. - Frank Dear Frank: Is your wife aware of your sexual orientation? You will need her support and understanding when you break the news to the children. For information on the best way to do this, please contact PFLAG, 1726 M Street, N.W.. Suite 400. Washington, D.C 20036 (www.pflag.org). Can't buy me love Dear Annie: I read the complaint from "Too Much Stuff." whose husband travels a iot on business. When he returns home, he showers his children with expensive gifts. You recommended family therapy for the couple. Why don't you and Mom go talk to the therapist and leave Dad alone? Among the gifts Dad bought were cell phones. Why do you imagine he did this? Here is a clue: He wants to talk to his kids when he’s on the road. I did the same thing. I also gave my children computers with e-mail accounts so they can write me. Along with the gifts, I use my frequent-flyer miles to bring my wife and kids to meet me. Annie, there are a lot of things we miss as we go to places we have never been and try to do business to provide for our loved ones. Give us a break, please, and let us enjoy our kids when we can. - Dad on the Move Dear Dad: We are all in favor of enjoying your kids, setting up e-mail accounts *nd, if you can afford it, splurging on cell phones so they can call you any time. The woman who wrote, however, also said her busband look the kids for excursions to the video arcades as soon as be walked in the door, and he bought them bikes and. sports equipment To top it off, ithe children were unappreciative. This sounds like an attempt to buy their affection, and Dad needs to find a better balance. We know how hard it can be for parents who travel on business. Our mail indicates that most travelers long to be in their own homes, with their spouses and children. Those who find ways to stay in close touch deserve encouragement. Cheap tippers Dear Annie: Please allow me to vent in the hope that one person out there will see himor herself and change. I am a waitress in a family restaurant, and often, customers come into the restaurant for reasons other than food. Specifically, they come to conduct business meetings or interviews. Some of them even have the audacity to ask where there is an out­ let so they can plug in their laptops. These people usually sit for hours and rarely eat I keep their beverages filled and check back often to make sure they are satis­ fied. In return, 1 get a meager tip based on the two cups of coffee they had. I could have made a lot more money on that table in the three hours they occupied it. I find it extremely rude for them to sit as long as they do, only to leave their pocket change as a tip. They should save it for the office. - Fed Up in Wisconsin Dear Fed Up: Some restaurants encourage patrons to make themselves at home for as long as they want, but many prefer to free up those tables for paying customers, especially if the place is packed. Folks, if you are taking up an excessive amount of a server's time and preventing him or her from earning tips, please remember to compensate generously when you leave. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow Mura mhe mnT8ME carnat caw. Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 I 538 S �The Hasting* Banner - Thuraday, March 25.2004 - Page 8 St Patrick’s Day aid Irish customs By Joyce Weinbrecht This week's column is taken from an essay that was part of the Nancy Boersma papers and was written by Millie Fisher. Millie died on Nov. 25. 1947. but she left behind these ■ memories: Ireland was always, to my childish imagi­ nation. the “Land of Enchantment.” Having a mother who was bom on the green island and spent pan of her girlhood there and hearing it so often spoken of. my heart always wanned to this “old country”. This land of fairies and witches, and the Banshee, that ghostly visitor in a woman’s form who was supposed to weep and wail near the home where death was soon to enter. What keen delight 1 took in reading a vol­ ume of Irish stories which told of these things, and of the people having “evil eyes," which if they cast them upon their neighbors’ or their neighbors cattle even, worked deadly evil upon them. Sometimes I will confess I was almost too frightened to put out the light and go to bed. but still I liked to read of these mysterious things. And. as a child, how indignant I sometimes was because it seemed to me the Irish were always the butt for everybody’s jokes. Why. I asked, are all the jokes on the Irish? I did not realize then it was because they were themse! ves a very witty people, and the jokes were really a compliment to their wit. We know little of the early history of Ireland or Erin, but we learn from some of its native legends it was inhabited by various Celtic tribes or Clans, and that its early reli­ gion was a form of nature worship. In the year 432, St. Patrick, who is Ireland’s patron saint, and who was then a young British priest, came to Ireland and began his great mission there. He was very zealous and the people received him gladly, and it was said of him that “J found no Christians and left no heathen.” St. Patrick founded 360 churches, baptized with his own hands more than 12,000 people and ordained other priests over there. Tradition tells us that in addition to this he banished all the snakes and toads from Ireland, using a hazel brush to drive them into the seas, and although frogs are seen in Ireland, to this day there are no toads or snakes. It was on March 17 that St. Patrick did this wonderful thing for Ireland, and so on this day each year the Irish Catholics celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. On this day they congregate in great numbers and are supposed to wear a bit of green ribbon, to show their colors, so to speak. The bands play and it’s safe to say two of their selections will be: “St. Patrick's Day in the Morn ng.” and “The Wearing of the Green.” i hen in the old days, at any celebration, ten chances to one. they finished up with draughts of a certain fiery liquid which an Irishman is supposed to have a special affinity for. Sometimes they put a piece of shamrock in the bottom of the glass first. Thus they speak of drowning the shamrock. The Protestant Irish take no part in this cel­ ebration. In fact the Catholics would not let them if they wanted to and they would not want to if they could, so there you are. The two denominations are very bitter towards each other and it is considered a great dis­ grace for a Protestant to many a Catholic. The Protestant Irish have their great day on July 12 when they celebrate. In 1688. there was a great revolt in Ireland. On July 12,1690 William the 3rd. who was of the House of Orange, crossed the Boyne River and defeated James the 2nd. who was a Catholic, thus assuring the ascendency of Protestantism in Great Britain and Ireland. The Orangemen, a name given in honor of this same William the 3rd, is an organization of Irish Protestants, whose object is to uphold the Protestant religion and to oppose the Catholic Church and its societies, are out in great numbers on July 12. In fact. I suppose no loyal Orangemen would stay at home for love or money. They march through the streets wearing the regalia of the Orange lodge and the colors are all orange here instead of the green of St. Patrick’s Day. Sometimes they put up arches of orange lilies across the street and almost always, rather than go under this arch of orange, a Catholic would go miles around. A great many tiands are out and here we know included in the selections on the 12 of Shirley J. (Berg) Crosby ' BULVERDE. TEXAS - Shirley J. (Berg) Crosby, age 81, of Bulverde, Texas, formerly of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, March 23, 2004 at the Southwest Methodist Hospital. San Antonio, Texas. She was bom on Sept. 8. 1922 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Donald C. and Thursa M. Carrick. She was raised in Grand Rapids and attend­ ed South High School, graduating in 1940. Shirley was a homemaker, enjoyed cook­ ing. was a skilled seamstress, made costumes for her daughter’s dance recitals. Shirley was an avid reader, had a good sense of humor. She enjoyed bowling and in her retirement yean, she enjoyed boating in Honda. She was a caring, loving mother, grand­ mother and great-grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Shirley is survived by her children, Ronald (Carolyn) Berg of Delton. Gary (Mary) Berg of Bulverde, Texas, Donna Jean Richard of Rockford, Larry (Shirley) Berg of Irons; ten grandchildren, Nancy, Steve, Andrew, Wendy, Heidi, Josh. Brandon, Bryan, Jamie and Katie; 18 great-grandchildren; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her sister. Barbara Goodson; one great-grandson, Cody Ray Berg; her husbands, Eugene Berg and Richard Crosby. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Douglas Beason will officiate. Interment will be at Ml Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp. The family will receive relatives and I Faith Ellina Dykhouse CALEDONIA - Faith Elzina Dykhouse passed away on Feb. 26. 2004. She was born at 10:02 a.m. and spent only a few short hours with her family. She is survived by her parents. Jessica Norton and Jonathan Dykhouse, big sister, Alexis Norton, maternal and paternal grand­ parents, many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was held on March 3. 2004 at Caledonia Christ i an Re formed Church. Contributions can be made to the neonatal unit at Spectrum Butterworth. | July will be those two stirring Irish airs. “The Boyne Waters” and “The Protestant Boys." The Irish are a very hospitable people. If a neighbor drops in they must surely have tea with them. I think our everyday food would be luxuries to the poorer class of people, as a bride there once wrote me of rhe fine wedding dinner served for them, and potatoes and beefsteak and apple pie were the main part of the meal. 1 do not suppose that the Ireland of today is like the Ireland my mother and my husbands people have told me of, any more than America today is like the America of 50 years ago. but in some ways it would be well if it was. and if the Sabbath was observed as strictly as it was then. It was indeed there a day of rest and worship, no unnecessary work whatever was done, even the water to be used on God’s day was carried the day before. No baking of anything was allowed and in their day it was all potato bread and oates cakes baked in flat cakes on a griddle on top of the coals for they had no stoves nor ovens, only fireplaces. A boy was not allowed to whistle on the Sabbath day and I can imagine how shocked a parent would be to have a son ask “can I go hunting.” He would know better. The children must learn the Catechism and when the min­ ister comes calling, ifs his duty and privilege to see how well it is learned. A custom of theirs also that always seemed fine to me was this one. A mother must never take her newborn baby anywhere else until she has first taken it to church and it has been baptized. This rule was followed strictly there and no mother would think of taking her child to the city or to a neighbor’s or anywhere else until it had been to church first You have all heard of the Irish wakes held for tlx: dead. I used to think only Catholics held wakes, but over 50 years ago the Protestants sometimes did too. They prayed and sang “Psalms and had a feast and some­ times sorry to say they drank whiskey, too. though I do not suppose this custom is very generally followed now. In that country a man would not think of going into the field to work, especially with his team, if any one of his household or near neighbor even were lying dead. It would denote a great lack of sympathy and fellow feeling. They also bury their dead one up on tne top of another, taking up all the rest and putting the new corpse at the bottom of the heap. As it is a small country having an area of only 32351 square miles, being about the size of Maine, and is thickly populated, its popu­ lation being between four and five million, I suppose this is done to save space, <s all available land is needed to produce food, and then how often in the old days, the people were hungry. A potato famine in the years of 1845 and 1846 brought great suffering and sorrow to Ireland. Hundreds of people were starving to death. The women in the old days worked in the fields. Irish women were adept at embroidery, doing fine work. I had an aunt in Ireland whom God blessed with seven sons and she wrote me that many times when they were small she had sat up all night and embroi­ dered, to help earn a living for them, a* wages were very low then, though I imagine now as they tell me of the high prices they must pay for the necessities of life wages would need to be higher. I suppose Ireland changes and that now only a few of its people believe in witches though a few years ago they really did. One thing that will never change is Ireland’s beau­ ty. for which it is celebrated. All agreeing that it is a beautiful country wim a moist mild climate, very favorable to vegetation, hence I suppose it’s name of The Emerald Isle. Villages - Carrick Fergus. Clantny Cayie. Killy Nure, Bally Kuocken, Ballintra. The above was written by Millie Haber from information from her mother, who came from the “Old Country” in 1866, and from her husband’s parents. She died Nov. 25.1947. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Delton Kellogg Schools Preschool Registration All real etutc advcnivtng in thiv nov paper t* Mibyect to the Fair Houuag Act and the Michigan Civil Rigtav Act •tach collectively make it .(legal to advertise “any preference, lumtatxm or 2004-2005 School Year 3-year-oki Program OMMsHaMcnTmi Open Enrollment until March 31 Program daMroom cr ca* (209) 623431S “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” People who could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Hastings Mayor, Bob May. “My recent heart attack made me really appreciate the outstanding professionalism we have here at Pennock’s Emergency Department. Without their team of caring professionals, physicians, nurses, and technicians, I don’t know what the outcome would have been. We are very fortunate to have such an outstanding hospital and hospital staff nearby. For a community our size we are really blessed. If anybody questions the professionalism and caring of our local hospital, have them call me! I don’t know why anyone would go anywhere else.” friends Friday, March 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. |Curtis G. Griffis| HASTINGS - Curtis G. Griffis, age 61, of Hastings, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 20, 2004. Curt was born May 15.1942 in Yager, West Virginia, the son of George and Ivory (Wolford) Griffis. He was an employee of Bradford White in Middleville. Curt loved antique cars, especially ones It’s Our Pledge. from the 1950’s. He enjoyed going to garage sales. His real love was spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Princess. * He attended Prairieville Bible Church. Curt is survived by his children, Curtis (Tonya) Griffis of Plainwell. Sonya Griffis, Kevin Griffis both of LaPorte, IN, and Scott Griffis of White * Pigeon; brothers, Calvin (Lillian) Griffis, and Bruce Griffis; sisters. Sis Donnelly and Kathy (Daniel) Compagnari; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Curt was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim. The family will receive visitors Wednesday. 5-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. . Funeral services wiH be conducted Thursday. March 25, 2004, 2 p.m. at the Prairieville Bible Church, Delton. Pastor Roger Claypool, officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Orangeville. Memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Robert “Mayor Bob” May, Mayor of Hastings Amy Poholski, D.O., Chief of Emergency Medicine Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES ,“'n. . . otofe»5ional- Pr°gressive ■ .rt»O«*VP banners tn Pct ire 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 005X764 �Page 10 - Thursday, March 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Wyoming Park tops Lakewood in regional opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor "I always wondered what it would be like after four years,” said Lakewood sen­ ior Clint Tobias, as be slowly walked a few steps behind classmates Tyler Harms, Marc Miller, and head coach Mark Farrell. The pained expression on his face said it all. Tobias spent four outstanding seasons with the Lakewood varsity basketball pro­ gram. The four years came to an end Friday with an 82-54 loss to Wyoming Park in the Class B Regional Semifinals. “It's real frustrating." said Tobias, who led Lakewood with 14 points. “I mean, you work your tail off all year. We beat some really good teams, like DeWitt. Then, we come up against somebody we haven't faced and we lose." Lakewood was never highly ranked in the state polls this season, but finish the year with a 21-3 record. Only a handful of teams in the state could match their 19game winning streak this season. Friday’s loss was the first for the Vikings since December 19. “We had a tremendous year." said Farrell, "but all good things come to an end at some point in time." Wyoming Park, which took the region­ al championship Saturday with a 67-59 win over Calvin Christian, jumped ahead of Lakewood early on Friday and never let up. The first of 20 turnovers by Lakewood led to a Drew Neitzel tlree pointer 37 sec­ The body language of Lakewood's Corey Thelen, from left, Clint Tobias, Tyler Harms, and Marc Miller teds the tale of the team's 82-54 toes to Wyoming Park in the Class B Regional Semifinal on Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) onds into the contest. It was a sign of things to come. Wyoming Park would go on to shoot 57.7-percent from the floor on the night, including 50-percent from behind the three point line. “Any team that shoots that good from the floor is going to beat anybody," said Farrell. “They could win state if they play like that” It wasn’t the Lakewood defense that wasn't getting the job done. Lakewood struggled on the offensive end early. Lakewood junior Corey Thelen makes his way past Wyoming Park's Drew Neitzel. Cameron Dampier, and Micah Chappell tor a lay-up in the second half of the Regional Semifinal at Grand Valley State University on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Peay Hardin) Wyoming Park scored the next nine points. To tbeir credit the Lakewood Vikings and there fans were there until the bitter Choosing teams by mascot might be my new tradition When you fill out a bracket for fun at the beginning of the tournament everyone has a science. Some people say you've got to pick the upsets. I’ve talked to people who start out by picking their elite eight, then work their way backwards and lorwards from there. The tournament has some big changes this year, although they ate mostly cosmetic. To fix the mix ups caused by the vacky pod system, which supposedly tries to keep teams doser to borne on occasion, the tegionals have been renamed from East. West. Southeast, and Midwest, to the name of the city hosting each regional championship. Also for the first time, the organizers decided to rank the number one seeds. Just goes to shew how well rankings work. Kentucky was number one. Number one with a bullet, which led to Park building an 18-8 lead by the end of the first quarter. Of the Vikings 20 turnovers, six came in the first four minutes. “I think you have to give credit to the way they played denial defense on the wings,” said Farrell. Wyoming Park hounded the Lakewood point guards, and forced the Vikings to keep the ball outside most of the night. Tobias was able to make some plays down low, and Lakewood junior Corey Thelen attacked the basket well enough to finish with 12 points. Despite a slight size advantage. Lakewood never really got anything else going underneath. “We definitely came in too rattled up.” said Viking junior guard Tyler Beglin. Rut of it was the standing room only crowd at the Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse. Pan of it was the challenge of facing Park's Mr. Basketball award winner Drew Neitzel. “We were just hoping to contain him pretty much." said Hanns. Neitzel finished with a game high 21 points. He also bad a game high six assists. Wyoming Patfc bad four players finish in double digit scoring. Adam Lamos and Micah Ch^rpell each finished with 12 points, and Cameron Dampier added 11. “We knew we were going to leave kids open, and you have to with Drew (Neitzel)." said Farrell. Wyoming Park bad five different play­ ers score in the second quarter, as it built a 45-18 half-time lead. Lakewood's first back-to-back baskets didn't come until the opening minute of the second half. Hanns completed a three-point play after putting back an offensive rebound, then a Thelen jumper made it 45-23. end. With just over six minutes tc play, the Lakewood faithful, which filled the Northwest corner of the Fieldhouse burst our with a, “Don’t give up chant." Wyoming Park was leading 66-35. After a three by Wyoming Park's Braulio Banero. Lakewood came back with a ten point run. Tobias and Beglin hit Lakewood senior Marc Miller works to get around Wyoming Parti's Cameron Dampier In the post during Friday night's Regional Semifinal at Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) three's to start the ran. It didn't get Lakewood back in the game, but it provided lasting portrayal of the team that bad worked its tail off all year. straight down against UAB. College basketball's tournament is the greatest event in sports because of Nevada and the University of Alabama-Birmingham I've heard of brackets that let participants go round by round, meaning they have a dean slate to fill in for the Sweet Sixteen. My advice is. don't take any advice if you're in one of these. There is nothing that can help you now There is only one sure fire thing to do when picking the NCAA tournament bracket. As soon as you gel it in your hot little hands write the names of the first seeds in the sec­ ond round, after that you're on your own. 1 know we're past that point this season, but next year just remember that one rule. Don't g*1 excited because a Road Runner could beat a Cardinal and pick a team like Texas-San Antonio to beat Stanford. Of course once it gets to the second round, that logic is as good as any other. Go by the best colors. Go by the best mascot. Choose by whatever criteria you like, because I don't think it matters anymore. Since taking this job. I've spent a lot more lime paying attention to high school bas­ ketball. I'm glad there aren't brackets to fill out for high school sports, but I don't know if I'd have gotten a single game wrong yet, unless 1 went with my heart and put Lakewood past Wyoming Park. Just like half the brackets in the stale of Michigan have Western topping Vanderbilt, and many even have the Broncos reaching the Sweet Sixteen. I'm wrong. I’d never have picked East Grand Rapids to top Cedar Springs. Then again. I guess a Pioneer could beat a Red Hawk, for whatever that's worth With nicknames in mind, I finally had to find out what a Jasper is. For those who don't know Manhattan College, which topped Florida in the first round of the NCAA tourna­ ment. uses the nickname Jasper's for their teams. It wasn't bard to find out. You've got to love colleges and universities that have a spe­ cial spot on their website with the question. "What is a (fill in mascot name)’’” You leant something new every day. Manhattan's nickname comes from Brother Jasper of Mary. F.S.C.. who was al the college in the late 1800's. He brought baseball to the college, and was the team's first coach. He was also in charge of student discipline at the college, and one day in the seventh inning of a close game he told the Manhattan students to stand up and stretch to relieve some of the anxiety over the game. The Jaspers used to play against the New York Giants from time to time, and the tra­ dition made its way into the majors. Isn't it perfect how college basketball transitions into baseball season. The Saxons first baseball and softball games are at Maple Valley on Monday. Bring on the spring. Middle School Wresfiteg The Hastings Middle School wrestling team went 4-0 for the day at Grandville to fin­ ish with the first place trophy for the third consecutive year. It leaves the Saxons with a final season record of 13-2. In the first dual at Grandville, the Saxons crushed Crestwood 87-15. Getting pins for the Saxons were John Feldpausch. Ryan Bosnia. Mason Trumbull. Nate Covey. Cory Jewett, Carson Letot and Kevin Schantz. Winning on major decisions were Tom McKinney (14-6) and Garett Harris (18-10). Josh Bare won a close 4-3 decision. Winning on voids for the team were Gary In the finals, Hastings defeated a tough West Ottawa team 62-45 to bring home the first place trophy. Scoring pins in the final match up were Matt Watson. Justin Purdun. Ricky Mathis. Josh Bare. Mason Trumbull. Nate Covey, Garett Harris. Chris James. Cory Jewett, and Greg Woodmansee. Tun Stillson won a tough decision (11-9). Patrick Kelly won on a for­ feit Middle School JV Wrestling The Hastings JV wrestling team traveled Io Penfield where they had 14 of 15 JV wrestlers earn medals. Taking home 1st place medals for the Saxons with a record of 3-0 for the day were Kevin Edger and Josh Lemon. Brett Woodmansee also brought home a first place medal with a 2-1 record. Bringing home second place medals with 2-1 records were Carson King. Wes Sender, and Brandon Vanhouten. Finishing they day with one win and third place medals were Sarah Brandl, Trent Brisboe, Jordan Pfeifer. Andrew Bolton, Seth Noteboom. Casey Goodenough. TJ Hoffman, and Tfavis Trudgeon. Pleyte. Ricky Mathis. Jordan Rambin. Patrick Kelly. Chris James and Greg Woodmansee. In the second round of the tournament. Hastings defeated a tough Pinewood team 61 39. Winning on pins for the Saxons were Matt Watson. Justin Purdun. Ricky Mathis, Jordan Rambin. Josh Bare. Chris James. Cory Jewett. Greg Woodmansee, and Steven Westerveld. Ryan Bosma won a 10-3 decision and Tim Stillson won 13-12. In the semi-final round of the tournament. Hastings defeated Grandville 72-35. Winning on pins for the Saxons were John Feldpausch. Ryan ftosma. Ricky Mathis. Jordan Rambin. Tom McKinney. Mason Trumbull. Garett Harris. Chris James. Greg Woodmansee and Steven Westerveld. Justin Purdun and Nate Covey won on forfeits. The Hastings Middle School Wrestling team shows off Its trophy from their tourna­ ment at Greenville High School. The Saxons won the tournament for the third con­ secutive season. �The Hastes Banner - Thursday. March 25, 2004 - Page 11 Good luck finding a more talented all-county list If only by Brett Bretner Sports Editor Hastings, Middleville, and Lakewood weren't in the same county. If only their varsity wrestling teams had been spread out around the state, maybe all three of them could have made the trip to the Team State Finals in Battle Creek. If two of them didn't have to see their seasons end on the first night of districts But then, this the 2003-04 All Barry County Wrestling teams wouldn't be nearly as formidable. The accomplishments are nothing short of incredible for the five wrestling programs from Barry County. At times, Middleville. Hastings, and Lakewood were all ranked in the top five in Division 2 in the State. Along with Delton and Maple Valley in Division 3, the teams had a total of 20 indi­ viduals qualify for the state finals. Hastings and Lakewood both won regular season conference titles. Lakewood. Middleville. Delton, and Maple Valley won conference tournament titles. Lakewood earned the CAAC 3 title alone, while Middleville and Hastings shared the O­ K Gold title, and Delton shared the KVA title with Paw Paw. Lakewood and Maple Valley both won dis­ trict titles, and the Vikings went on to win a regional title and get as far as the state semi's before falling to the eventual champs from Lowell. Just a few weeks before the team finals, the Middleville Trojans bested that Red Arrow squad 35-25 in the O-K crossover matches, Hastings lost to Lowell that same night but defeated Middleville twice in duals. It really is all about match-ups. and this list is based strongly on how the county's grapplers stacked up against each other. Here’s the 2003-04 All Barry County Wrestling teams, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling First Team 103 Rusty Burgdorf - Hastings: A sopho­ more, he won the 103-pound weight class at the O-K Gold conference tournament. He went on to place third at the district tournament to become a regional qualifier, and finished the season with a record of 35­ 11 RJ Morgan - Hastings: The only Saxon wrestler to Qualify for the Individual State Tournament as a freshman and a sophomore, but was slowed by illness at the end of the year. ' i t- -■ * Morgan finished his second varsity season with a record of 40-11. He finished third at 112 pounds in the O-K Gold. 112 Scott Blocher - Lakewood: The Viking junior came one win short al regionals of advancing to the individual state finals this year after placing second in the district tour­ nament. He finished the year with a record of 35-10, and was second in the CAAC 3 at the league tournament at 112 pounds. 119 Justin Lewis - Middleville: The Trojan senior took third place finishes in both the district and regional tournaments to qualify for the state finals at the Palace. There, he finished one win short of the medal round, ending the year with a record of 45-7. 125 Evan Terry - Lakewood: One of seven Vikings who placed second at the CAAC 3 league tournament. Terry ended the year with a record of 31-9. One of the highlights of the season was his pin against Gaylord which helped the Vikings advance to the state semifinals in Division 2. 138 Mike McKeown - Middleville: The only county grappler to reach the Championship Finals at the Individual Stale Tournament, he medaled in second place at 125 pounds after The 2003-04 All Barry County Wrestling First Team. Team members are, front from left, RJ Morgan (Hastings), Rusty Burgdorf (Hastings), Scott Blocher (Lakewood), Justin Lewis (Middleville), Evan Terry (Lakewood), Mike McKeown (Middleville), Kevin Fassett (Maple Valley), Ben Boss (Maple Valley), back, Nathan Shoup (Lakewood), Brandon Carpenter (Lakewood), Ahx Phillips (Lakewood), Eddie Phillips (Lakewood), Jim Sweat (Delton), Alan O’Donnell (Lakewood), and Matt Potter (MkkUevilte). suffering just his second loss of the year. McKeown had 51 wins as a senior, and won both district and regional titles. He was a four time conference champion, including his 130-pound title in the O-K Gold this winter. 135 Kevin Fassett - Maple Valley: This Lion junior won an individual district title before bowing out of the state tournament with a 44­ 8 record at regionals. At the SMAA tournament he wrestled his way to a second place finish in the 135-pound weight class. 140 Ben Boss - Maple Valley: The Lion junior proved he’s among the state's elite by win­ ning his first 52 matches of the year. A string that lasted until the Individual State Semifinals. From there Boss battled back to score the fourth place medal at 140 pounds, ending the year with a record of 53-2. 145 Nathan Shoup - Lakewood: The Viking senior finally earned himself an individual state medal by placing sixth in the 145-pound *fld*\ias&« th* Division 2 finals. ‘.rHe placed third at the CAAC 3 tournament. third at districts, fourth at regionals, and fin­ ished the year with a record of 41-12. 152 Brandon Carpenter - Lakewood: The tiedyed Vikings senior ended an outstanding career by placing eighth in the state in Division 2 at 145 pounds. Carpenter wrestled his way to a 39-8 record this winter, and won the CAAC 3 title at 152, as well as a district title at 145. IM Alex Phillips - Lakewood: After placing second in the CAAC 3, third at districts, and third at regionals. Phillips won his way through the consolation bracket of the state tournament to a fifth place medal. A sophomore. Phillips finished the year with a record of 42 wins and 12 losses. Maybe best of all, be was 5-0 in the Viking team’s run through the state tournament. 171 Eddie Phillips - Lakewood: This Viking was second in the CAAC 3 at 171, and fin­ ished the year with a record of 40-11. Unfortunately, after thirds at both districts and regionals. Phillips won his way to the Championship Semifinals at the state tourna­ ment. but had to default due to an injury in the next three matches. He still came home with the sixth place medal. 189 Jim Sweat - Delton Kellogg: This senior won both district and regional titles, but had another tough year at the individual finals, winning one match. He is still one of the winningest wrestlers ever at Delton Kellogg, and finished this win­ ter with a record of 48 wins and three losses. 215 Alan O’Donnell - Lakewood: The second place finisher at 215 in the CAAC 3, O’Donnell finished his junior year with a record of 34 wins and 7 losses. After placing fourth at districts. O’Donnell needed just one more victory in the regional consolation to reach the state finals. 275 Matt Potter - MIMtevilie: The Trojans' senior heavyweight placed second in the O-K Gold this winter, to begin a successful post season run which ended with a 37-15 record. Potter went on to take fourth place finishes at both districts and regionals to qualify for the individual state meet. Wrestling Second Team Hus Lion finished reco!3m3Sl0Vpound weight fourth place medal at districts before seeing his season end in the regional round. The Saxon senior ended the season with a record of 33 wins and 15 losses. In the O-K Gold, he finished second in his weight class. M ike Gurski - Middleville: The Trojan junior moved down to 119 pounds and came up one win short of becoming a regional qual­ ifier. At 125 pounds he was the O-K Gold con­ ference champion. 130 Chad Ferguson • Hastings: The Saxon senior ended an outstanding career at Hastings by medaling fifth at 130-pounds in the Individual State Tournament. He finished this season with a 44-10 record, after winning both district and region­ al titles. Ferguson was second at 130 in the O­ K Gold to state runner-up Mike McKeown from Middleville. Branden Terry - Lakewood: The Viking senior finished the year with a record of 31-7 after placing second in the CAAC 3 at 130. His 6-0 decision over Derek Bunn of Gaylord set off a celebration, as the win clinched Lakewood's State Quarterfinal vic­ tor; over the Blue Devils. class at the SMAA tou^ament to end the reg­ ular season. From there he went on to score two more wins az the individual district tournament and end the season with a record of 35-11. \ 112 Tyler Greenfield - Maple Valley: Another second place finisher in the SMAA for the Lion squad. Greenfield finished the year with a record of 24-20. He won his first match at districts by pin, before seeing his season end with a pair of losses later that day. Tom Winright - Middleville: He won his way to a fourth place finish in the individual district tournament, before being knocked out of the post-season in the regional with a record of 19-28. The TK senior also medaled in fourth place at the O-K Gold conference tournament this year. 119 Steve Case - Hastings: This Saxon had a tough day at the district tournament toend his season a little early, but he’ll have three more shots at it. A freshman with a 28-18 record. Case immediately helped the Saxons this winter and went on to place fourth at 119 pounds during the O-K Gold conference tournament. 125 Jeff Allen - Hastings: Won his way to a 135 Joab Bowerman - Middleville: This TK senior was the O-K Gold champion in the 135-pound weight class. From there he went on to finish second at districts and regionals, before bowing out of the state finals because of an injury. He ended the year with a 32 win and 10 losses. Tom Rowse - Hastings: An extremely aggressive wrestler. Rowse finished his senior season by placing fourth in the Division 2 District Tournament at Vicksburg. He provid­ ed exciting moments for the Saxons with pins against Middleville and Lakewood in the team district tournament. His win in the individual district consola­ tion over Aaron Clark of St Joe, which put him at 30-6 for the year, was his final one as he didn't take part in the regional tourney. 140 Ryan Ferguson - Hastings: Ferguson placed third behind a pair of state qualifiers in the O-K Gold at 140 pounds this winter and saw his season end with a record of 34-15. Another outstanding senior the Saxons will miss in the years to come, he saw his season end one victory short of a spot in the individ­ ual regionals. Ryan Fletke - Middleville: The TK junior finished second in the O-K Gold this winter at 140, behind state medalist Brent Mencarelli from Byron Center. He went on to finish second at both the dis­ trict and regional tournaments, then ended the year at the individual finals with a record of 35-11. Jeff Vander Boon - Lakewood: The Viking senior was one of the team’s four champions at the CAAC 3 tournament, where he took the title at 140 pounds. Vander Boon finished the year with a 28-8 record. One of the great 28 was a 6-3 decision over Allegan's David Moore, which put the Vikes ahead of the Tigers for good in the Regional Finals at Middleville. 145 Matt Lipstraw - Hastings: One more win at regionals would have lifted Lipstraw into the individual state finals, but it was still an outstanding senior season for the Saxon. He finished with a record of 38-10, finished second at the district tournament, and was the O-K Gold champion at 145. 152 Kakani Garber-MiddlevOe: He came up one win short of a medal at the state individ­ ual tournament after placing second at dis­ tricts and winning a regional title. r The tiwmpina at 152, he finished the season with a record of 39-10. Scott Rrihuan - Hastings One of the most talented and classiest Saxons ever ended his senior season by accepting the seventh place medal after the individual state finals. Redman went 45 and 10 this winter on his way to a second place finish in the O-K Gold, a first at districts, and a fourth at regionals. M Dayne Fletke - Middleville: The Trojan senior placed eighth in the stale at 160 pounds in Division 2 this winter, ending with a record of 32-12. He was also the O-K Gold champion in the weight class, and went on to place second at districts and fourth at regionals. 171 Chris Morris - Maple VaBey: One of two Lion stale qualifiers, Morris placed third at districts and then second al regionals to advance to the Palace. There, he won one of three matches to fin­ ished the year with a record of 43 wins and 13 losses. He was the runner-up at 171 pounds in the SMAA this winter. Andrew Reeder - Middlevflle: He fin­ ished his senior year with a 33-16 record as a regional qualifier, after placing fourth at dis­ tricts. At the O-K Gold tournament, he won his way to a second place medal in the 171-pound weight class. 189 Dan Blair - Hartings: This Saxon senior surprised a lot of people with an outstanding run through the state tournament, which included a second at districts and a third at regionals. At the Palace, he came up one win short of the medal round. He ended the year with a record of 40 wins and 13 losses. Eric Reeder - Middleville: The Trojan junior came up one win short in a bid to qual­ ify for the regional round of the individual tournament. In the O-K Gold at 189 pounds, Reeder fin­ ished as the ninner-up to state qualifier Troy Thoringtoo of Wayland. 215 Dustin Morgan - Delton Kellogg: The Delton senior finished his career with a 48-4 season. One of those losses cost him a spot on the All County first team, but Morgan got the last laugh. He medaled in third place al the individual The 2003-04 All Barry County Wrestling Second Team. Team members are, front from left. Raven Scurtock (Maple Valley), Tom Winright (Middleville). Tyler Greenfield (Maple Valley), Steve Case (Hastings). Mike Gurski (Middleville). Jett Allen (Hastings). Chad Ferguson (Hastings). Branden Terry (Lakewood), middle. Josh Bowerman (Middleville). Ryan Ferguson (Hastings). Ryan Fletke (Middleville). Jeff Vander Boon (Lakewood). Matt Lipstraw (Hastings), Kalani Garber (Middleville), Scott Redman (Hastings). Dayne Fletke (Middleville), back. Andrew Reeder (Middleville). Chris Morris (Maple Valley), Eric Reeder (Middleville). Dan Blair (Hastings). Dustin Morgan (Delton), and Cody Dupont (Lakewood). (Missing from photo is Hastings Tom Rowse.) state tournament by scoring four consecutive pins to begin consolation in the 215-pound weight class of Division 3. 275 Cody Dupont - Lakewood: This Viking finished the year with a flurry. He ended the season with a record of 32-13. After a third place finish in the CAAC 3 tournament the Viking’s tiny heavyweight, who checked in under 189 at the end of the year, won the 275-pound flight in the Coldwater District. �Pepe 12 - Thursday. Mwch 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Quarterfinal appearance by Vikes highlights year by Brett Brener Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity volleyball program has made a habit of winning district titles, and even regional titles. The Viking ladies continued the tradition this year by advancing to the State Quarterfinals once again, only after clinching the first CAAC Division 3 title. Maple Valley wasn’t too far away from a league title in the SMAA. The Lion spikerx Sniggled in a couple tough matches to end the season, before finishing strong at the con­ ference tournament. Hastings, Middleville, and Delton all had tough seasons. It was the first season for Trojan bead coach Jamie Nelson and Panther coach Kelly Yoder. Hastings, Delton, Maple Valley, and Middleville each saw their season end in the first round of district play. As such, the Vikings dominate the space on the All Barry County teams for 2003-04. Lakewood has four girls on the seven member first team, and three more on the nine girt sec­ ond team. Along with being an amazing server, Brehm had 114 kills up to the Vikings' quar­ terfinal contest, 269 digs, and 245 assists. Abby Chase - Lakewood: An outstand­ ing passer. Chase led her team with 1129 assists from her setter position in her senior season. She was second best on her team with 74 aces while serving at a 93-percent clip, and had 315 digs and 75 kills. Mallory Egolf - Middleville: The Trojans' senior setter was a first team All O­ K Gold selection this season, after leading TK with 13.6 assists per contest. “She is a hard worker that works for her hitters," said TK coach Jamie Nelson. Egolf also connected on 94.4 percent of her serves this season, and led the Trojan team with 52 aces. The team's MVP had 3.97 digs per match this year as well. Jessica Flaska • Middleville: “She has a determination and bustle that never wavers," said TK coach Jamie Nelson of her sophomore middle hitter. Flaska had 206 kills for the Trojan team this season. She led the team with 60 blocks Giris’ Volleyball First Team on the season, and also averaged 2.63 digs Jessie Bodie - Lakewood: Before head­ per match. Stevie Spetoskey - Lakewood: Third on ing to play for George Washington the Viking team with 146 kills in her sopho­ University in the fall. Buche finished an outstanding senior season for the Vikings. more season with the varsity. Only five other county spikers had as many as 200 kills. Buche led the county cent serving percentage, with 13 aces on the year, and had 254 digs for the Viking squad. Spetoskey also had an impressive 98-per- with 725. She also bad 465 digs heading into the final match of the season. 36 solo Shanna Tamminga - DeHon Kellogg: She was a first team All KVA selection in blocks, and had a service percentage of 95. Chelsea Brehm ■ Lakewood: This this her senior season at Delton. Tamminga was a team captain and chosen Lakewood sophomore's number of 39 aces the Panthers' team MVP after completing isn’t staggering, but her 99-percent serving the season with 114 kills, and 100 solo percentage is. blocks. The 2003-04 AH Barry County Girts’ Volleyball First Team. Team members are, from left, Delton’s Shanna Tamminga, and Lakewood’s Jessie Buche, Abby Chase, Stevie Spetoskey, and Chelsea Brehm. (Missing from photo are MiddievHle’s Jessica Flaska and Mallory Egolf.) Girls’ Volleyball Second Team Kortney Ewing - Maple Valley: This jun­ ior was one of two Lions to earn All SMAA honors for their performance th*s season. Ewing led Maple Valley, and was second in the county, with 279 kills. On the defen­ sive side, Ewinf, had 39 solo blocks. Emily Goodetnoot - Lakewood: One more of the Vikings outstanding servers, she led the county in her senior year with 76 aces. She served that many aces while still being successful on 95-percent of her attempts. Goodemoot also contributed 240 digs for the Viking team this winter Roxana Huismaa - Deftoo Kellogg: A three-year starter on the Delton varsity girls’ volleyball team, Huisman was a team cap­ tain. She was chosen as an All KVA honorable mention award winner this season for her performance Katie MacDonald - Lakewood: A senior, she was second on the Viking team with 378 digs playing in the back row. MacDonald also had 57 aces this year with a 93-percent service percentage, and fired 61 kills for Lakewood. Lindsey Overbeck ■ Lakewood: The Viking senior was second on her team with 260 kills this winter, a number which was third best in the county. Overbeck also had 177 digs and 22 solo blocks and 36 block assists as she attacked the net for Lakewood. Jen Quada - Ifaatingi' “A coach would love to have 11 more players like Jen." said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. A senior captain, most often in the front row for the Saxons, Quada finished the year with 111 kills. She connected on over 88-percent of her serves and finished the year with 40 aces. KyndraRoot-MapieVaBey: A first team All SMAA selection, she had 335 digs for the Lions this winter. Root, a junior, led her team with 271 serv­ ice points which she scored with a 94 percent service percentage and had 67 aces to tie for her team lead. Stephanie Scott - Middleville: One of the Trojans senior leaden. Scott was the go-to girl when they needed a side-out or critical point She was one of two Trojans to finish with over 200 kills this year, she had 201. and had 158 digs. 16 blocks, and 45 aces. Jamie VanBovea ■ Hmthgr The Saxon sophomore middle hitter was the go-to play­ er for her team much of this season. Keeping a positive attitude for the strug­ gling Saxons, VanBoven led her team with 162 kills and 52 blocks this season with the vanity. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 23, 2004, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of BfX) a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.___________________________ RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PODUNK LAKE WEED ASSESSMENT Michigan Home Finance Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! K100PS! (Sony, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) 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Tracy Mttchetl 264-448-2288 °»M°rto____________________ BaiUtnoee Townahip Ctortt �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 2004 — Page 13 Cagers proved their quality against state’s best by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was some outstanding basketball played in and around Barry County during the 2003-04 season. Hastings and Middleville were a part of the newly reorganized O-K Gold which proved to be one of the toughest Class B leagues in the slate. The Saxons and Trojans had to hit the hardwood twice against the league champs from Wyoming Park who are headed to the Breslin Center for the State Semifinals and twice against the defending State Champs from South Christian. Lakewood won its third straight district tide, but saw that Wyoming Park team knock the Vikes out of the regional round at Grand Valley State University last Friday. DeWitt, a team that Lakewood defeated twice in confer­ ence play is another team headed to the Stale 4 rebounds. Trevor Manning - Middleville: Another Trojan hot shot. Manning averaged 12.2 points per game as a junior this year, and saw his numbers steadily increase as the season went on. In much the same mold as Knight as far as skills, he was deadly from three point range shooting 42-percent from beyond the arc. and connected on 56-percent of his shots from the floor, and 80-percent at the free throw line. Dustin Mead - Maple Valley: “He is our quarterback on the floor," said Lion coach Jeff Webb. Mead, a junior, led his team with 5.7 assists per game, and was an All SMAA first teamer this year. Mead also averaged 13.1 points per con­ test, 3.2 rebounds, and led his team with 3.8 steals a game. Marc Miller - Lakewood: The senior was a force inside all season long for the Vikings, who tied for the team lead in rebounds with nearly 5.5 per game He also had ten blocked shots. 23 steals, and averaged over 6.3 points per game. Kris Oglesbee - Delton Kellogg: The Panther’s athletic senior point guard led the team with three assists per game, and earned All KVA honorable mention honors this win­ ter. He averaged just five points per game, but was second on the team from his guard spot with 94 total rebounds. Tyler TUthill - Hastings: As a senior. Tuthill made the most of his first season as a starter for the Saxons providing an offensive threat from outside or driving to the basket. One of twj double digit scorers for the Saxons this winter. He poured in a season high 24 points in Hastings’ win over Pennfield in February. Drew Whitney - Hastings: Constantly being the focus of other team’s defensive schemes left Whitney with an up and down senior season. Semi’s. Delton Kellogg had to face Paw Paw twice, a team that fell to Wyoming Park in the Stale Quarterfinals on Saturday, and the DK Panthers even pushed the boys from Paw Paw to the limit once this year. Maple Valley had a lough lime in class C with their big league rivals from Olivet, another team which advanced as far as the State Quarterfinals. These fine ball players on the 2003-04 All Barry County Boys’ Basketball teams did the best for their respective teams as they went up against, and often defeated, some of the best the state had to offer. Boys’ BasketbaU First Team Tyter Beglin - Lakewood: The Viking jun­ ior averaged 10.8 points per game, and led the team with a season total of 64 assists. Beglin was second on his team with 54 steals this season, and hit a team high 45 three pointers while shooting over 40-percent from behind the arc. Nathan Farrell - Delton Kellogg: A first team All KVA selection, in his junior year, Farrell led Delton Kellogg with a 13.5 points per game average. He tied a school record with six three's in one contest, and had the second best season total in school history with 51. Farrell also set a new school record by connecting on 86-per- The 2003-04 All Barry County Boys' Basketball First Team. Team members are, from left, Delton's Nathwt Farrell, and Lakewood’s CHnt Tobias. Tyler Beglin, and Corey Thelen. (Missing from photo are Middleville's Jon Yeazel and Brett Knight.) cent of his free throws this season Brett Knight - MiddtevMe: The Trojans smooth shooting senior earned honorable mention All O-K Gold honors this winter, after averaging 13.1 points per game. He led the team by shooting 48-percent from tha floor. 85-percent from the free throw line, and connected on 40 of 102 three-point field goal attempts. Corey Thelen - Lakewood: Led the Viking team in scoring, which had four play­ ers averaging double figures, with 12.5 points per game. A threat on both ends of the floor. Thelen was third on the Lakewood team with 47 assists and 41 steals in his junior season. Clint Tobias - Lakewood: The bean and soul of the Lakewood team which won its third consecutive District Championship. A four-year varsity player. Tobias averaged 11.2 points per game, and led his team with 55 steals. He also averaged 5.4 rebounds per contest and shot over 81 -percent from the free throw line. Jon Yeazel - Middleville: The Trojan jun­ ior was an All O-K Gold selection this season, after leading TK with a 16.2 points per game average. Yeazel shot 41-pcrcent from three-point range this season, while also tallying 4.5 assists and 3.3 steals per contest. Boys' BasketbaU Second Team Adam Lampbere - Maple Valley: The county's leading scorer, by average after join­ ing the Lions a little late, be averaged 18.6 points per game. With a scorers mentality he shot 48.7-percent from the floor, including 55.4-percenl from inside the three-point line. Lamphere also tallied 2.8 assists per game, and averaged Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 35-17: TVCCU 29-19; Consumers Concrete 25-27; Woodland Sales 24-28; Woodmansee Sawmill 22.5-29.5; Yankee Zephyr 20.5-31.5. Men'* High Games & Series - M. Christiansen 174-493; D. Risher 198-511; M. Weyerman 142-400; S. Hanse 201-567; G. Snyder 190; K. Beebe 202. Women's High Games & Series - E Vanesse 190. B. O'Keefe 168. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 79; 4 Horsemen 74; Red Dog 71; Gutter Dusters 68; Croc Hunters 62; Sandbaggers 61. Thee Froggers 61; Russ-NUs 61; Sunday Snoozers 60; Thunder Alley 57; Whatever 51; Barlow Florist 50; Funky Bowlers 48. Womens Good Games and Series - K. Oakley 202-555; K. Becker 197-550; D. Krallman 161; K. Wendorf 136; H. Gleason 127; J. Giar 124. Mens Good Games and Series • C. Sanborn 224-632; B. Falconer 213-553; J. Cantwell 181-528; D. Lambert 179-515; S. Lambert 203-504; R. Wendorf 168-460; T. Barlow 180-457; B. Hubbell 235: R. Guild 222; M. Vugteveen 200; K. Hanunontree 198; S. Krallman 187; 1. Shoebridge 164. Wednesday P.M. Mace Pharmacy 67; Bowling Bags 61; Hair Care Center 61; Seebers 59; Eye and Ent 55; Girrbach's 51; RR St Mill 49. Womens Good Games and Series - G. Otis 211-542; E Ulrich 176-485; K. Becker 1S9; B. Maker 178; E.Vanasse 176; E. —BARRY COUNTY Camp Algonquin Graduation Open House? Consider the YMCA... Dunham 170; R. Murphy 159; J. Kasinsky 149; B. Norris 130. u Thursday Mixed Three Fools 63; King Pins 61; Middle Lakers 53 1/2; Just Us 52; Hastings Bowl 48; Cowboys 16 1/2. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Lambert 141-405; E Gillespie 131-315; M. Hodges 178-462; H. Service 145; A. Messecar 161; O. Gillons 151. Mens Good Games and Series - G. Mesecar 164-452; B. Woodmansee 169^66; C. VanHouten 204. Bowlerettes Viking 70-42; Kent Oil and Propane 68-44; NBT 67-45: Hecker Agency 62.5-49.5; Dean's Dolls 60-52; Railroad Street Mill 58.5-53.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 51-61. Good games and series- S. Drake 177­ 480; N. Bechtel 155; G. Potter 159; P. Britten 157; C. Hurless 147; H. Coenen 174; H. Reilly 122-297; B Wilson 188-496; D. Snyder 219-563; T. Christopher 172-491; T. Thornton 210-474; P. Fowler 144; J. Hamilton 178; E Ulrich 169-460; J. Gardner 137-396; J. Pettengill 149-396; L. Elliston Womens Good Games and Series - R. Murrah 198-527; E Dunham 172-455; S. Merrill 212-529; J. Snyder 435-393; L. Friend 149-391; E Moore 190-453; G. Otis 178-489: M. Wieland 175-480; J. Kasinsky 174-436; Y. Cheeseman 177-465: Y. Markley 161; R. Murphy 175-483; H. Service 160­ 471. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Beckwith 168-445; B. Woodmansee 163-471; D. Edwards 237-541; B. Terry 209-604; L. Markley 171; K. Schantz 192; L. Brandt 199; R. Hart 175. Thursday Angeis Cedar Creek Groc. 60: Hastings Bowl 60; Pet World 59; Ponderosa 59; Colemans' 53; Fall Creek 523; Five Gs' 513: AJ.S. Engine 49.5; Varney Const. 49; Shamrock Tavern 46. High Games A Series - T. Soya 157: C. Nichols 213-546; T. Phenix 169; A. Harper 193; L. Barnum 191; N. Taylor 131; A. Crabtree 191; C. Hurless 153; R. Houghtalin 163; S. Greenfield 188; T. Loftus 171; E Hanunontree 214-539; C. Curtis 153; J. Wyant 186; C. Burpee 162; L. Pierson 158; K. Lancaster 137; C. Cooper 170-503; B. Cuddabee 176. 199-543. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Senior Citizens Ward's Friends 65.5-42.5; Jesiek 62-46; 4 B's 62-46; Pin Pals 62-46: Number 1 Senior 58-50; Kuempel 56.5-51 J; King Pins 53-55; Wieland’s S2-.5-55.5; Nash's Harem 50.5­ 57.5; Friends 503-573; Early Risen 493­ 58.5; M-M's 48-60; Butterfingers 46.5-61.5; High Games A Series - S. Frenthway 176­ 179-485; D. Burch 150-387; Sara Kenfiela 149-365; M. Hubbard 179-464; M. Mugslide 160-393; R. Selleck 119-323; T. Clark 157­ 435; K. Courtney 2-193-551; K. Courtney 167-396. even ran the offense from the point position when his team needed him. 'Davis Willard - Lakewood: A junior who continues to improve for the Viking squad. Willard tied for the team lead in rebounds with Miller, and led the team with 67 offen­ sive boards. He averaged 10.5 points per game by shooting over 57-percent from two-point range. He also led the team with 19 blocked shots. STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2604-23B44-0E Estate of ELMER SCHANTZ. Deceased. Date of birth: 2/29/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bmer Schantz, who Mved st 7745 Bouwman Drive. MhMte^te, Mfchigen 40333 dted January 16.2004. Creators of the decadent are notilted that al cteime against toe estate wB be forever barred untoes presented to Jacqueline Oosterhouse. named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal rapreeentative. or to boto the probate court at P.O. Box 380, Muskegon, and the namedforoposed personal repreisntett w within 4 months after the date of pubticction of this notice. March 19,2004 Karan L Kayes (P41751) 300 Terrance Plaza, P.O. Box 389 Muskegon, Ml 49443-0369 231-725-8148 JaoqusAne Oosterhouse 7982 Ateaka Avenue, S.E. Catedoraa. Ml 49316 616-891-8354 oMxma (3/25) Noire TFT Mmkjoe Fmsnlnsiss ffltes THB RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BNORMAnON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW BYOU ARE Bl ACTIVE IBLfTAfW DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be reacinded by Bae forecloeino mortgagoe. In that event, your damages, It any, ehaN bo limit­ ed eotaly to the return of Bro Md amount ten­ ths conditions of a mortgage made by Donna D Adkins. afc/a Donna Adkins, a single person, origi­ nal mortgagors). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 5.2003, and recorded on July 16, 2003 in insttumsnl 1108727, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof too sum of One Hundred Rfty-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty And 71/100 Dotes ($152,130.71). inducing interest at 5 J75% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given toot said mortgegowB be foreefosod by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of toam, at puHc vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM, on April 15,2004. Said premises are sttuated In Ctiy of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Soutoeastem VBege, according to toe plat thereof recorded in Uber 6 of Plate, Pape 28 of Barry County Records The redemption period she* bo 6 months from toe date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wnicn case tne reoempeon penoo snaa oe oays from toe date of such sate. Dated: March 11,2004 For more Information, pteaao cal: FC C 248^93.1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fame, MkMgan 48025-5822 Rte *017724F01 omm. (3/11M4/1) FORECLOSURE NOTICE TMa firm la a ctebt ooOactor attompOnp to ooltoctadaM. Any MoruteBon obtained wM bo Sun Risers 393-68.5. job fair to be held at MANPOWER OF HASTINGS Monday, March 29th 9:00 a.m. ■ 2:00 p.m. Upcoming positions in Ionia, MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHIFTS Welders, Buffers, Assemblers, Loaders/Unioaders Pay rates range from $10.00 - $12.00 * Qualified candidates must have reliable transportation, be drag free and have a positive work history. • To be considered for an interview, please bring driver's license, social security card and your three most current past employers including dates worked, complete addresses and phone numbers. Contact Manpower of Hastings today for further details (269)948-3000 MANPOWER Fniit:~iri\miiTi\r He scored over 20 points five times as an outstr nding jump shooter. He tossed in a sea­ son high 26 points in January to help the Saxons to their first victory of the winter, and 127 N. Market St. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been maria in toe condteona of a certain mortpape made by: Loren Vwiportftoot . a aingte man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2003 and recorded October 2, 2003 in Document Number 1114809 Barry County Records, Mtahigsn on which mortgage there is dsknod to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Four Hundred Dotiars and No Cents ($220,400.00) Including interest 9.35% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win bo roreefoood by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them. at pubtic venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00PM. On Thursday, April 8.2004. Sted premises are situated in City of Middtevtite. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 22 of Thomappte Rtearekte Plat According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate on Page 55. Commonly known as 7601 Bouman Dr. MkldtevNte Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shati be 30 days from the date of such sals. Dated: .February 24. 2004 Argent Mortgage Company. LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our File No: 04-21646 Pub: 3/ 4 - 4/1 �Page 14 - Thursday. March 25, 2004 - The Hastings Banner THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY REFORMATION OBTAKED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M Bartholomew, a single man and Rocaamond Herzbrum aAc/a Rosamond Herzbrun. a single woman, to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated September 18, 2002 and recorded October 28, 2002 in Instrument Number 1090383, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Ono Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 19/100 DoCars ($101,231.19) including interest at the rate of 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be forectoaed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on April 29. 2004. The promises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast Comer of Section 7. Town 5 North, Rango 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 86 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds West. 953.96 Foot along the South Uno of said Section 7; thence North 06 degrees 23 minutes 02 seconds East, 662.30 Feet; thence South 85 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds East. 956.87 Feel to the East line of said Section 7; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 03 seconds West. 662.64 Foot along said East line to the point of beginning. Property contains a mobile homo: Manufacturer's Name: Fairmont; • Manufacturer’s Serial Nos.MY98457XABW52283B23ACKES: Model Name: Doublewide Model No. Model Year1997; Length 58; Width 26. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unto as the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are fcnitod aotely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated. March 25. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221.1753 atuam Pub: 3/25 - 4T22 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY... ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be reectoded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, piue Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Johncock and Sigrid Johncock. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to America’s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 1996, and recorded on June 17,1998 in instrument 1013696. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred One And 13/IX Dollars ($43,401.13). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be forectoaed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in • Northeasi 1/4 Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 wt. described as: Beginning at a point on the North Right-of-way line of tha Old Kalamazoo Road, said point being 1303.97 feet South al and 772.86 feet East ot the North 1/4 post ot said Section 7. running thence North 17 degrees. 13 minutes East 109 feet thence North 88 degrees. 50 minutes, East 51 feet thence South 17 degrees. 13 minutes 109 West feet to the North right-of-way line; thence South 88 degrees. 50 minutes West along said right-of-way Kne 51 feet to the place of beginning, also beginning at a point on the North right-of-way of Old Kalamazoo road, said point being 1305.44 feet South of and 700.81 feet East of the North 1/4 post of the above Section 7, running thence North 24 degrees, 38 minutes East 114.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees, 50 minutes East 56.32 feet; thence South 17 degrees, 13 minutes. West for 109 feet to said North right of way kne; thence South 88 degrees. 50 minutes. West along said right-of-way line for 72.07 feet to place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caw the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 11. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie #017492F01 McOONNELL CONLEY. ARSLANIAN & NEVEUX, LLP BY: RICHARD L. McOONNELL 385X Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Btoomfieid HRs Michigan 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE C KROTHERS/25005898 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoewt Sate THH RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COUJTCT A DEBT. ANY BVORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo reocindod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any; shal bo limit­ ed eotely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, pius interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by RocbeMe A Ferriei, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Kalamazoo Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 13, 1998, and recorded on March 24, 1998 in instrument 1009317. and assigned to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, a Texas Corporation as further evidenced in a Affidavit Of Lost Assignment dated February 26.2004 recorded on March 4, 2004 in instrument 1123189. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty And 52/IX Dollars ($113,220.52), including interest el 7375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouw in Hastings at 1X PM, on April 22,2X4. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ot land adjoining Lots 1 and 10, inclusive, of Stendtey s First Addition to Fme Lak* Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as foBows: Beginning at a point in the center of the road at the Southeast comer of said plat; thence South 84 degrees 51 minutes X sec­ onds East 59.96 feet; thence North 05 degrees 08 minutes X seconds East 129 88 feet; thence North 26 degrees X minutes East 400.x feet; thence North 82 degrees 54 minutes West 50.X feet to the Northeast comer of said Lot 10; thence South 26 M0WTQAQE SALE^Detau# having been made in the terms and conditions ci a certain mortgage made by Clinton Carothers and Parnate Carotnsr* Husband and Wife, of Nashville. Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated April 20. 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan. on May 7, 2X1 in Document Number 1069218, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is dalmed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $86.211.80 inducting interest at toe rate of 11.487% per annum together with any addNonai sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hairing been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice kheriroy given that on the 15th day of April, 2004 at 1X o'clock pjTt, the undersigned ^AMhe Barry County Courthouw in Hastings, Land situated In the Village of NashvRe, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as totiows: thence South 17 rods 15 Inks, thence West X rods degrees 00 minutes West along the Easterly sfoe of railroad in a Northeasterly direction to place of beginning, except a piece of land heretofore deed­ ed to the VBege of NashvRe, which is described as of the Michigan Central Railroad right of way with the East line of Section X, thence South 60 feet, thence parallel to the South line of said railroad right of way 255 feet, thence at right angles X feet to Michigan Central Railroad right ot way South Ine, thence in an easterly direction blowing eaid South line of said Mbhigan Central RaBroad right of way to the beginning, al in Town 3 North. Range 7 West Tax ID #08-052-001-000-275-00 Commonly known as: 3212 Curtis Rd. The redemption period shal be six months from mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caw the redemption period shal be thirty days from the date ot such sate. DATED: March 11. 2004March 5. 2004 Mortgagee III Lots 10 to 2. inclusive, for 448.6 feet; thence South X degrees 13 minutes West 86.6 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County Records The TMfemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which caw the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Bank of America. N.A.. successor by merger and/or name change to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, a Texas Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #X1877F02 Attorney for Mortgagee 385X Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Bioomfieid HRs. Michigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 Pub: 3/11 - 4/8 NOTICE SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 3, 2004 - 7:M P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Lee. Flint. Lyons. Rogers, McKenna. Greenfield & Can. Also present 14 guests Adoption of Resolution #2004-18. #2004-19 regarding weed control on Podunk Lake by roll call vote Motion to pursue the Cost Recovery Ordinance by roll cal vote Motion to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna. Clerk SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 2004 - 730 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Flint. Lyons. Rogers. Lee, McKenna. Greenfield, Can and 5 guests. Minutes of the February 11. 2004 Regular Board Meeting approved Adopted #2004-20. to create a Township Improvement Revolving Fund by roB call vote. Vouchers and Payroll approved tor payment. Treasurer's report received by voice vote. Approved $500 00 to finish up the retaining wall at the cemetery by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 830 o.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk (3/25) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT C OLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAtif VtrtLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate may bo rwcinoao oy me rorecro. «ng mongagee. m man event, your damage*. If any, *h*M be limited solely to th* return of th* bld amount tendered ct safe, plu* Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerard M. Messick, an unmarried man, original mortgagor!*), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 21.2003, and recorded on February 24. 2003 in instrument 1098271, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighteen And 16/1X Dollars ($116,118.16), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part ot them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouw in Hastings at IX PM, on April 22.2X4. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 45, Thomapple Valley Pines #2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 6 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months trim the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which caw the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1X2 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #018388F01 Notice Of Mortgage roroctooure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY REFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE BE ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be rescinded by tha foreclosing mortgagee* In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed eotely to the return of the bld amount tendered at eate, plua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Sloan and Sharon Sloan, husband and wile, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23,2002, and recorded on November 5. 2002 In instrument 1X1002, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Eight And 45/IX Dollars ($113,128.45), including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and 'he statute in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoaed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouw m Hastings at 1X PM, on April 22.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant 660 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1 /4; thence East along said North fine, of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. 220 feet: thence South parallel with the West line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. 495 feet: thence West parallel with said North line, 88 feet; thence South parallel with the West line 495 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 220.X feet; thence North 495 feet; thence East 88 feet; thence North 495 feet to the place of beginning Subject to extst.ig highway easement tor West Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, piease call: To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings. Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company wil be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. April 14. 2004. beginning at 9:X a m. FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Ffte #017978F01 Michael W. Puomor, Secretary 09530686 Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 owb,, Synopsis Hope Township Special Boerd Meeting February 26, 2004 4 Board members present. Approved Salary and wages for 2004-05 at the same Salary and wages as 200304. Approved sending the proposed Budget 2004-05 to the March board meeting. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor mmow (3/25) STATE OF MCHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23879-D Estate ol Martin L Guernsey. Date of birth: 4/29/1925 . TC ALL CREDITORS: NOriCE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Martin L Guernsey, who lived at 4528 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings. Michigan dted 11/30/03. Credhors of the decedent are notified that al daims against the estate wH ba forever barred untew presented to Tyter J. Guernsey Sr., named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 2X W. Court St . Ste. 302, Haatinge and the namedfrroposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubtication of this notice. 3-13-04 Tyter J. Guernsey 1X1 Hal Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 0M3DM7 269-948-2331 (3/25) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure SMa TH» RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPIING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTAtif WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sNi way be MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has bean made in tha conditions of a mortgage made by Bradtey P. ruur. a mamea man ano Monica i. nar, a mameo woman, original mortgagors), to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 22. 20X, and recorded on June 27,2X0 in instrument 1046025, in Barry County Records, MkMgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the si-m at Ono Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hundred And 59/IX Dollars ($124,4X39), including interest at 9% per wtnum. Under the power of safe contained In said mortgage and the statute in such caw made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoaed by a safe of the mortgaged premtaos, or soma part of thorn, at pubic vendue, al the Bany County Courthouw in Hastings al 1X PM, on Aprl 22,2004. Said premiws are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 3X feat of the West 860 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unlew determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X32411, in which caw the redemption period shal be X day* from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, pteaw cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorney* For Cendant Mortgage Corporfeton 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte#017411F01 0KXM7 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Bff'ORMATKM OBTAB4EDWU.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Defaul has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Wayne D. Nichoiaon and Kimberiy A. Nichoison. hutoand and wife, to Rret Frankfin Financial Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juno 22. 2002 and recorded October 17, 2002 in Uber 1069618. Page 1, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wei* Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee tor Rret Frankln Mortgage Loen Trust 2002-FFt ,br Mortgage Services, Inc. as Is attorney in fact by asaignment submMad to and record lig Sw Rtevy County Register of Deeds. There is ctaimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Bghty-Rve Thousand Ono Hundred Forty-Seven and 86/IX Dolars ($85,147.66) including intereat at the rate ol 10.25% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some port of them, at puMc venue at the Berry County Courthouw in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan al 1X p.m. on April 22,2004. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: commencing at the North 1/4 poet: thence South along the North and South 1/4 ime 1172.5 feet; thence West 660.5 feet from center line of M-43 (old) to beginning; thence West 220 feel; thence South 2X feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 2X feet to point of begin<*» The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X.3241a, in which caw the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buy* the property and there is a sfrnuttaneou s res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. rt any, are Smiled solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale. Dated: March 18, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Well* Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee tor First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trost 2002-FF2 by Saxon Mortgage Services. Inc. as its attomey-in-tact. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX File No. 244 0823 Pub: 3/18 - 4/15 Short Forectoeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: MATTHEW A. GAHAN and JESSICA L GAHAN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, dated December 22. 2000. and recorded on December 28. 2000, Instrument No. 1053269, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 64/1X DOLLARS ($107,564.64). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caw made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouw Iri Hastings. Michigan, al 1X o'clock p.m., on April 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 782 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT MAP. PARCEL TAX ID #: 08-55-001 252­ X. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which caw the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 1. 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortg^ao PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 303X Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HRs. Michigan 48334 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBRPTBiG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTABf WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reedndod by the forectoaing mortgagee. In that evant, your damage*, If any, shall be limit­ ed eotely to the return of tha bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plua interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tha conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia H. Gast an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002, and recorded on April 18. 2002 in instrument 1078520, and rerecorded on October 27. 2003 in instrument 1116421, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan as assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 11, 2002 recorded on April 18, 2002 in instrument 1078522. and rerecorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116422. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three And 93/1X Dolars ($50,423.93). including interest at 5.95% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caw made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouw in Hastings at 1X PM. on April 15,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Bany, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot X. Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 29. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dale of such sate. Dated: March 11.2004 For mor* information, pteaw cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorney* For MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body cor­ porate and politic of the State of Michigan 30400 Teiegrwjh Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #017537F01 onxnn NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAWN THAT WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT TNE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaurt has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 6.990% per annum made by Kathleen J. Bair, a single woman. Mortgagor, to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, on December X. 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, Stele of Michigan, on January 31. 2003 in Document No. 1096655, and re-recorded March 5, 2003. in Document No. 1098813, and subsequently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there is due, as ot the date of this Notice, the principal sum of $1X,414.X. plus interest. Under the power of sate contained in said' Mortgage and the statute in such caw made and provided. Notice is hereby given that on April 8, 2004, at IX pjn., local time, sted Mortgage shal be foreclosed at sate at pubic auction to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premiws described in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The premises described in said Mortgage Is located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan and legally described as: The South 835 feet of the West 275 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 which lies North of the centerline of Keller Road, except the south 150 feet of the West 75 feet thereof Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West subject to an easement tor ingrew and egress and utility purposes over the Fwwt 66 feet thereof. Tax Identification No. 08-11-016-004-00 The redemption period shah be one (1) year from the date of the sale: unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caw the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of suet. sate. Dated: February 23. 2004 The Provident Bank NEWMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Holl Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 (3/25) �NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Arvid Robert Brady Lhring Trust dated Mey2000, nitatui January31,2003 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Arvid Robert Brady, who lived al 2684 Circle Drive. Dolton, Ml 49046 died March 17, 2004. You are hereby notified that Terri L Croce is the Trustee ol The Arvid Robert Brady Living Trust dated May 2000, as restated January 31.2003. At this time, no probate administration is contemplated wttfi regard to the above-referenced decedent's estate. Creditors ol the decedent are notified that daims against the decedent or the trust wH be forever barred unless presented to Terri L Croce, Trustee within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Dated tfes 19th day of March. 2004 ARVID ROBERT BRADY LIVING TRUST Dated May 2000. Restated January 31. 2003 Terri L Croce. Trustee 2091 Queensbeny Rd. Pasadena. CA 91104 KREIS. ENDERLE. CALLANDER & HUDGINS By: Robert B. Borsos (P26628) Attorney tor Trustee One Moorebridge. P.O. Box 4010 Kalamazoo. Ml 49003-4010 (289) 324-3000 omoaoo (3/25) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions al a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated December 2,1996. and record­ ed In the Office ol the Register d Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 30.1996. in Uber 681. Page(s) 989. et seq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due al the dale ol this Nolice, for principal and interest, the sum of $77,557.93, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debl now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of safe contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on April 15. 2004 at 1XX) p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Bany, there wfl be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose ot sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Serving Corporation), does pay on or poor to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foiows, to-wft: Beginning at the East 1/4 comer ol Section 19. Town 4 North. Range 9 West; thence North 89 Degrees 56* 32* West 348.46 feel along the East and West 1/4 ine of Section 19. thence North 00 Degrees 16*53* East 250.00; thence South 89 Degrees 56*32* East 348.48 feet to the East line of Section 19; thence South 00 Degrees 16*53* West 250.00 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the dale of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9880 Dated: February 27. 2004 (4/1) PETER M. SCHNEDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.CL, IS ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BFORMATKM OBTAMEC WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 538-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by. BRYAN J. MAIN. A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, (*MERS*) solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, dated June 5, 2003 and recoro ed on Juno 9, 2003, in Instrument No. 1106080, Bany County Records. Michigan, and Re-Recorded on March 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1123750, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum ol EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED NINE AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($85,609.16), including interest at 6.00% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoaed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m.. on April 29. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 33 feet d Lot 2 and the West 10 feet ol Lot 1. Block 8; Butter Addition to the City ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1. Block 8 of Butter's Addition to the City, formerly VBege of Hastings; thence West 56 feet; thence North 132 feet; thence East 56 feet: thence South 132 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of Lot 1, Stock 8 of Butter's Addition to the City, for­ merly VBage of Hastings. PARCEL TAX ID#: 08-055-020-041-00 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date d such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. March 22. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., (*MERS*) sotefy as nominee tor Lender and Lender 's successors and assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgaged PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HBs. Michigan 48334 (3/25-4/22) PRA1R1EV1LLETOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 10,2004 Meeting was caned to order at 7:04 P.M. Roll Call: Supervisor Dos»er. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols and Trustee Goymgs; Absent: Trustee Gray Also present were 9 members of the public Agenda was approved Minutes of 2-11-2004 (Reg Brd Mtg) were approved as corrected Correspondence was received and read Public comi.ient from Casey Craft regarding Zoning enforcement. Phil Behrens regarding the airstrip in Prairieville Township, and Joe Tobin regarding Zoning conflict of interest issue Pine Lake Fire report placed on file Realignment of Pine Lake Fire Department offi­ cers. Approved application for FEMA grant for Pine Lake Fire Department Police Dept report placed on fife Approved Ordinance # 117 the rezomng of Dimock property Accepted recommendation of Planning & Zoning to deny rezomng request of Bauman and Morrison properties. Break 8:15 - 8:25 Approved budget for year 2004-05 Clerk & Treasurer's report placed on file Approved list of outstanding bitts as presented Adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Mark A Doster. Supervisor omoru THB FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAINED WWX BE WED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald A Sterner Sr. and Mary E. Grooten-Stamer. husband and wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated April 24, 1997 and recorded April 29. 1997 in Uber 692, Page 730, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by ■alignment submitted to and recorded by tha Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage tha sum ol Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 97/100 Dolars ($75,429.97) inducing interest at the rate of 12% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in tha mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby gn/en that tha mortgage wB be forectoaed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Heelings in Bany County, Mtohigan at 1XX) pjn. on April 8,2004. The premises are located in the Townahip of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of post of fraction­ al Section 1. Town 1 North, Rango 10 West. PrairievBe Township, Barry County. Michigan, and running thence East along the East and West 1/4 line. 867.00 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence North 330.00 feet; thence East 660.00 feet; thence South 330.00 feet to said 1/4 line; thence West thoroon, 660.00 test to beginning The redemption period shal be 12 months from ths date of such sate, unis— the property Is determineo aoanooneo in accoroance wiui mvla $600.3241*. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date d the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there Is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: March 4. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1787 Pub: 3/4-4/1 rwucw vn Mongaga rorecMJsurv ware THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WUL BE WED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by Ladewn R. Colard and Donald A. Colard, wife md husband. o.iginal mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31.2002, and recorded on August 8,2002 in instru­ ment 1085325, in Berry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 41/100 Dolars ($120,888.41), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on April 22.2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of Section 17. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West tor place ot beginning; thence West 440 toot to the Center of Lindsey Road; thence Northeast along said road 200 feet; thence East to a point directly North of point of beginning; thence South to place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, ptease call FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #017937F01 o^-o SYNOPSIS HASTMGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Six Board members present. Bassett absent; 5 guests Approved corrected minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Received 2004 financial statement Approved purchase of a now fife cabinet tor Supervisor. Approved 1% administration tee on summer and winter tax bins. Appropriated *200 for Township share of Baine Drain spectai assessment. Paid outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Bonnie Cnfttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (3/25) STATE OF IMCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2004-23839-DE Estate of ALEX OWEN McCAUL. Deceased. Date of birth: 01-09-51. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Alex Owen McCaul. who lived at 602 Eagie Point. Lake Odessa. Michigan dted 02-19-04. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Doris R. McCaul, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49056 and the named/proposed personal ropreoontativo within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. March 15, 2004 David L Smith (P20636) 133 South Cochran. P.O. Box 8 Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-543-6401 Doris R. McCaul 917 Washington Boulevard Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-7140 cmxno (3/25) THB RRMB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM OBTAINED Wtt_L BE WED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean mads in tha condMtons of a mortgage made by John J. Lomas and Abby L Lomas, a married couple, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 13, 2002 and recorded October 7, 2002 In Instrument Number 1086848, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Four Thousand Two and 66/100 Dolars ($104,002.66) including interest al ths rate of 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of ths State of (Michigan, notice is hereby given that ths mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on April 15.2004. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot3, Block2, Kenfield's 2nd AddMon to the City of Hastings, recording to the ptat thereof as record­ ed In Uber 1, Page 37 of Plats, Barry County Ths redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241*. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectoeing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous reedution with the borrower. In that event your dam­ ages, If any, are limited eotely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: March 11.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Ameriquest Mortgage Company, As I-.W. wx i Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 214.1092 Pub: 3/11 - 4/8 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm la a debt coHedor attempting io coL lad a debt. Atty Information obtained wW bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mark Jeffery Diekhoff and Sherry Ann Diekhoff, husband and wife to Crave Coeur Mortgage Associates, Inc., a Missouri Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2001 and recorded August 14. 2001 in Document Number 1064826, Barry County Records, Michigan said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trost Company, as Trustee, by assignment recorded February 3. 2003 in Document Number 1096714. on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Sa Dolars and Sixty-Four Cents ($86,626.64) including interest 9.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nobce is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part d them, et public venue, et the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00PM. on Thursday. April 22, 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 111 Rods North of the Southwest cor­ ner d Section 30. Town 4 North Range 7 West, for a piece d beginning, thence South 220 feet; thence East 245 feet; thence North 220 feet; thence West 245 feet to the ptace of beginning. Commonly known as 3332 Dunkee. Hastings Ml 49058 Ths redemption period shaR be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless detemxned aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. h which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date d such sale. Dated. March 11,2004 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 810 Stertmg Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 129 Our Ale No: 04-22382 Pub: 3/18 -4/15 MBWEST REGIONAL OFFIC WHIPPLE FEDERAL BULGING, ONE FEDERAL DRIVE. ROOM 560 FT. SNELLING, MNNESOTA 55111-4007 IN REPLY REFER TO: HffnCf OFAVMIOWIirTY Hnol EnvtroomMtal AmomowM a________ FONSI: On FObnury 27. 2004. the Offico ol On Amount SKUtaiy lor Indian Altar, inuod a Finding ol No Significant Impact (FONSi). baaad on tha Environmental Am.an.nt (EA), dated December 2003, lor a propoaed leabMnal acqiMMon ol Maich-E-Be-Naeh-She-Wah Band ol PoOawalomi Indians (Gun Lak. Band). Copies ol the Supplement end FONSI mey be obtained by written request to: Terry VMen. Regional Director One Federal Drive, Room 550 FL SneBng. MN 56111-4007 Terry Virden, Reglone! Director Mdwwt R^jton. Bwmu ol Mtal AlUrs U.S. D^wtment ol m. Mwior (3«) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This stee mey be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shal ba Imited eotely to the return of the bid amount tendered at aale. plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dufauft has bean made Ir the condftions of a mortgage made by Jaeor Daabay and Jeanie Deabay, hueband and wife original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regietrefton Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Apri 2, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instru­ ment 1102794, in Barry county records. MtaNgan on which mortgage there is ctafrnod to be due al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty And 16/100 Dolars ($85,180.16) Inducing interest at 5.5% par annum. Under tha power of aale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wl be forectoaed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or tome part of them, at publk vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X» PM. on Apri 8, 2004. Said premises are situated In VBage of NashvRe Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing al a point 100 teat North of the Northwest comer of Main Street and Kalogg Street for a ptace ot beginning, being on the East side o' Main Street; thence North 43 teat more or less to a strip of land purchased of Frank Price and wife 2C feet by 132 feet; thence East 110 feet more or test to the alley, thence South 43 feet more or lees thence West 110 feet more or lees to the ptace o’ oegmng, Detng on wnai is Known es r\eeoggs unrecorded ptat of the Wage of Nashville; aisc commencing at a point 143 feet North d a point whore the East Ina of Main Street intersects the NorL; line of KeBogg Street in the Wage ot rsaenVteio. vur a ptaoe or oogmnmg. monce rionn feet; thence East 132 feet to the center of an alley thence South 20 feet; thence West 132 test to the ptace or oegmnmg. me reoempoon penoo snas do o rnonms nor the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. ir wmen case me reoempuon penoo snaa oe w osys from the date d such sate. Dated: March 4,2004 For more informatton, ptaaoe cal: FC F 248J93.1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registretior Systems. Inc 30400 Tetagreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forme, Mtategan 48025-5822 Ate 8002865F02 MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made In the term and condi­ tions ot a certain mortgage made by Maria Gorodenski, aintfa, to Great Lakes National Bank Mtahigan. with TCF Naliona! Bank I successor in interest Mortgagee, dated Juno 23, 1999, and recorded in tha office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State of Mfohigan, on July 8. 1999. in Document Number 1032246, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there la ctafrnod to bo duo, at the date ot Ma nofroe lor principal and interest, the sum of Sixty Six Thousand Nina Hundred Seventy Ono and 83/100 Dolars ($66,971.83) plus tote charges d Ono Hundred Forty Six and 98H00 Dolars ($146.98). No proceedfogs at tow or in equity have bean instituted to recover debt secured by Ms mort­ gage, or any pari Therefore, under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and pur­ suant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mads and provided, notice is hereby given that on April 22.2004. at 1XX) pm.. Local Time, said mortgage wB be forectoaed by a sale at pubic auc­ tion, to tha highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for said County is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.950% per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, inducing attorney foes slowed by tow, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Rs Interest in the pemiaM Said premises srs situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry, State of (Michigan and described as: Part of North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sectton 26. Town 3 North, Range west, oesenoea as oegmrwig at me ooutneasi comer of said North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 200 feet along the East line of said North 1/2 d the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence West 860 feet parallel with the South line of said North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence South 200 feet parallel to said East line; thence East 680 feet along said South line to the point of beginning. Subject to the Rights ot the pubic over the Easterly Portion of said parcel as used for roadway purpos­ es on Tanner Lake Road. Tax I.D. No.: 06^)13-026003-15. During the ONE YEAR immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan. January 28, 2004. Elizabeth A Kaifer. LEGAL DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank, Mortgagee 401 East Liberty. Arm Artxx. Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (2^6-3^5) Synopsis Hope Township Budget Hearing and Regular Board Mooting March 15, 2004 All board members present and 3 guests Approved 2004-2005 Budget Approved previous minutes, bill and received standing reports. Approved General Appropriations Act, Sewer Rates and Charges increase. Budget adjustments, approval to pay bHs to FY. dues for Clerics Depc with MAMC. Year End Transfers and 2004-05 Sexton Contract Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor omkxm (3/25) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETMGOFTHE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSraP BOARD MARCH 10,2004 Al Board Members present Approved agenda with addftions Minutes of February 1161 and 24th meetings approved as printed. Treasurer's report spproved as printed. Approved appointment of Garth Prior to ful time Guidelines for poverty exemption for property taxes adopted. Payment of vouchers approved. June Daster, Ctoric Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor oraona (3/25) rioMe Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THB RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTQBTRG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M6JTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aato may te readndad by tha forectoafr^ emrtgsgii to that avartt, your damagaa, V any; ahaS be Bmtt- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condfoons of a mortgage made by Use Ctoasar, un unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indtonapois, a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2000, and recorded on August 11, 2000 in instrument 1047992, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Nine And 38H00 Dolars ($81,109.38). including Interest at 8.625% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoaed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in nestings at 1XX) PM, on April 22. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Mkfcflevttle. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 125, MiddtevRe Downs AddMon No 6, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wmen case me reoempuon penoo snas oe jo oays from tha dale of such sate. Dated: March 18, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bw* of Intftwwpoiis, a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Tetogr^jh Rd Ste 200 Binghwn Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte#01699lF01 ouxan MoMe <0* ro<acktom a *ate THB FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W6X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eala may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the condRtons of a mortgage made by Jerry L Lucksted, a single person, original mortgagors), to Weis Fargo Homs Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 24,2003 md recorded on July 31,2003 in instrument 1109839, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Six Thousand Fourteen And 50/100 Dollars ($106,014.50), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given foal i»id mortQ«Qe wl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on April 29. 2004. Said premtees are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, (Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North, Range 9 West described as : Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 75 degrees 08 minutes West 682.01 feet; thence South 30 degrees 30 minutes East 143.16 feet to the angle point on the Easterly line of Meisenbach Drive (66 feet wide), Moisertbach Brothers Pfet. as recorded in Uber 4 of Plate. Page 50, said point also being the place of Degwmmg 01 mis description, mence nonn degrees 30 minutes West 1934 feet along the Easterly fine of said Road; thence North 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 230.00 feet; thence South 06 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds West 214.66 fest; thence South 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 230.00 feet; thence North 12 degrees 30 minutes East 201.00 feet along the Easterly Ina of said road to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 25. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Weils Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S018513F01 �Pige 16 - Bunday. March 25. 2004 - iha Hastings Banner Stolen car recovered in Thornapple River COURT NEWS by Susan Ikmere Divers attach cable to a car found In the Thomapple River before it's pulled up to the banks. Staff Writer A vehicle was recovered from the Thomapple River last Thursday morning, March 18, after a passerby reported it The vehicle, a delivery car used by Viale's Restaurant on East Slate Street, was reported stolen between midnight and 12:45 am. Thursday, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Deparanent It had been parked behind the restaurant with the keys m it Hastings police found the car in the river on the northwest side of the fool bridge that crosses the river from E Mill Street, near Hastings Manufacturing, to Apple Street near Ace Hardware. Leedy said. It appeared someone pushed the vehicle over the cement wall on the west side of the foot bridge where it hit a building belonging to Hastings Manufacturing and then rolled into the river, the deputy chief said. The Bany County Dive Team responded for precautionary reasons but no one was found in the vehicle, be said. The case remains under investigation. ‘Canoe story’ turns out to be false alarm HOSPITAL BED, dual con- HUGE YARD SALE, lawn trol electric, like new, $200. mower, rototiller, arc weld­ (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ er, pontoon boat lots of stuff. 966 Charlton Drive off 9253. Cogswell by Thomapple Lake. Friday A Saturday, CNS LAWN CARE: Spring/ March 26th A 27th. Fall cleanup, bonus for new contracts. Handicap/Senior Citizen's discount. If you think you can't afford a lawn 1986 CHEVY 1 TON DUAL­ service, you haven't called LY: with utility box and CNS Lawncare, (269)623­ tires, 4 speed with granny gear, witn low miles, $1,200 2518. obo. (517)852-9402 or (269)838-9253. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ 1988 DODGE 1/2 TON tion, $4,000 obo. Call UTILITY VAN: $700. (269)9484190. (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 9253. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, 1994 BUICK LESABRE SE good condition, $5,000. Call fully loaded, leather interior, (269)9484190. runs great $3,500 obo. FOR SALE- Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. CaD (269)9484190. GREENSCAPE LAWN CARE providing a full line of services. Lawn fertiliza­ tion A weed control tree A shrub spray programs. Merit grub control aeration, spi­ der spray programs for me house. Fully licensed A in­ sured. Call toll free 877-816­ 4763 or visit our web site GreenscapeLawnCare.com to learn more about our company A request a free quote. JOHN DEERE 2240: 4500hrs. Turf tires, $5,000 obo. Must sell call (269)948­ 4190. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M43 Hwy. tastings. At the front counter. HASTINGS 4 FOR EVERYONE SCOOBY ] DOO 2 | I SAT SUN 1220)225 4 X 700 900 I ■ FRVSAT LS 1115 FhVSAt LS 11:15 FRVSATLS1120 10 350.6X9 10 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. DR. DRYWALL: high quali­ ty, reasonable rates, 20yrs. (269)7584184 SPRAGUE EXCAVATING: reasonable rates. Call John at (616)4374552 or (517)852­ 0319. STOWELL BUILDERS Spring has arrived. We will be happy to address your 1996 FORD F-150: 4x2, long building needs. Ned homes, box, silver, 302 V-8, 102#X) remodeling, pole bams or miles. Very good condition, any building needs. Li­ asking $5300 obo. Call after censed and insured, call 5pm, (269)9484183. Doug Stowell at (269)374­ 1649 or Kevin Stowell at 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE (269)367-4376. 57,000 miles (mostly high­ way miles), power windows, TIDY HOME CLEANING power locks, ABS, cruise, SERVICE meeting all your CD player, air, keyless entry, cleaning needs. Weekly, new brake pads, new tires, monthly or Just that one time good condition, REDUCED occasion. All workers are $7300 obo. (269)598-1041 bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call '87 FORD F-150 PICKUP (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ TRUCK: stick shift new 8508. paint $800. (517)852-9402 or (269)838-9253. (269)948-1956 '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. WANTED: small pickup trucks, running or not. (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 9253. CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATOR: to $15/hour, great benefits, basic office duties, need ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FACTORY/MACHINIST: many types, to $9/hour plus benefits, entry level skilled, permanent need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. LOCAL ROUTE DELIV­ ERY: to $40,000/year plus benefits, no special licenses, need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. MJUUMT t fUNCMV w an AM WE WISH TO SINCERELY THANK our friends and family for all the prayers, cards, flowers anil any deeds of support and kindness during me loss of our loved one. MAINTENANCE WORK­ ER (AIRPORT): to $14/hour plus great benefits, various duties, need ASAP1 (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. DOG GROOMING: gentle, professional dog grooming in Assyria. Small A medium DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS: Maple Valley Schools, all ages. Call Don­ na, (517)852-0319. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 LOAN ORIGINATOR: Michigan Home Finance is looking for 2 experienced Mortgage Loan Originators. Minimum lyr experience re­ quired. Great opportunity with a growing local lender. Please call Bob or Chase at 269-945-6280. MANAGER TRAINEE/ WAREHOUSE MANPOW­ WAREHOUSE to $17/hour ER OF Hastings is currently plus benefits and advance­ accepting applications for a ments potential need now! position in lake Odessa. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. Must have previous experi­ ence driving forklift. Will al­ so operate Bricker A Baler FREE 31" TELEVISION de­ (previous experience prefer­ livered with your new home red). Hours are Monday-Fri­ from Four Seasons Factory day 8am4J0pm and pay Outlet. See Deb or Nancy to­ rate will start at $10 an hour. day! 1-877-738-1090 Qualified candidates must be hard working, drug free MOBILE HOME TRADE and have reliable transporta­ IN SALE get an extra 10% tion. An updated resume of the cash value of your will be required for consid­ present home, when you eration. Contact MANPOW­ ER for more information.... trade in, ’.-877-738-1090. (269)948-3000. EOE FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. In other recent court business: • John D. Russell, 38, of Delton, was sen­ tenced to six mouths in jail and five yean pro­ bation for fourth-degree criminal sexual con­ duct Russell was given credit for 30 days served in jail He also was ordered to undergo substance abuse/mental health counseling. Russell earlier pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a thirddegree criminal sexual conduct charge. • Steven C. Carrier. 24. of Wayland, was sentenced to 16 months to two years in prison for criminal sexual conduct — an assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, a twoyear maximum misdemeanor, and 67 months to 10 years in prison for fourth-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct with a victim between 13 and 16 years of age, a possible maximum 10­ year felony. Carrier earlier pleaded guilty to the first charge and no contest to the second charge in exchange for the dropping of a third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. FOLTCFBEA’T A “canoe story" turned out to be a false alarm on the Thomapple River north of Caledonia Wednesday. A man working landscaping on BallyBumon Court SE called police after see­ ing an overturned canoe and broken ice on a large pond nearby where he was working. Cascade Fire Department responded as well as the Caledonia Fire Department to this possible water rescue. The Kent County Sheriff Department Dive Team beaded to the site upon receiving information back from the first res­ cue units on scene. After the fire rescue personnel made their way to the canoe in another small boat, they had one person get into the waler wearing a proper diving suit for the cold water. This per­ son discovered the depth to be about five feet with a mucky bottom. What concerned them was finding a boot under the thin layer of ice near the canoe. As all of this was taking place, a nearby homeowner returned home and noticed the excitement and inquired further to why all the emergency vehicles were nearby. Thu lady quickly learned that 40at*ey were investigat--i ing occurred yesterday 4 4:30 pjn. with chF-* dren she is a guardian to falling through the ice. This information was quickly relayed to the fire departments. It was learned that her two children, boys ages 9 and 11, and their friend, another boy, ege 11, were playing on the ice without her knowledge. They did inform her as soon as the incident happened. She believes the canoe was left near this swampy area by the previous owner of the home she bought just two weeks ago. Man arrested while trying to see kids HASTINGS — A 40-year-old Hastings man was attested March II for thirddegree home invasion in the 500 block of East Marshall Street and for violating a per­ sonal protection order. Kenneth Redman broke into the home in an attempt to visit his children, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Deparanent. but he is prohibited from having contact with the occupants of the residence. Redman knowingly violated the personal protection order. Leedy said. He was lodged in the Bany County Jail without incident A pre-examination was held March 24. Police probe counterfeit bill complaint HASTINGS — Hastings Police Departmeat investigated a counterfeit $100 bill that surfaced at the Sand Ridge Bank March 11. One of the tellers noticed a slight deformity in the bill, yet it looked authentic and tested authentic with a marker, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. » After closer examination, the teller found it was a $5 bill stripped of its original ink and transposed into a $100 bill, Leedy said. When held to the light, it clearly showed the image of President Abraham Lincoln. And a marking strip confirmed it was a $5 bill. Police were able to trace it to the Walker area. The complaint wad given to the Sqqrt .Service, whi^h invratigatm counterfeiting. Three teens cited for alcohol violations PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP — Three Grand Rapids teenagers were cited for being minors in possession of alcoholic beverages by consumption March 7. When a Barry County Sheriff's deputy slopped their vehicle for an equipment vio­ lation at 4 a.m. that morning, all the occupants were identified tmder 21 yean of age. They said they were at a party in the area and became lost on the way home to Grand Rapids, deputies said. Drunken driver also arrested for pot HASTINGS - A 21-year-old Hastings male was arrested Saturday. March 20. for T-raring a vehicle while intoxicated and for poeseaaioo of marijuana. The man was stopped by a Bany County Sheriff’s deputy for an equipment viola­ tion when he was found intoxicated. The deputy said marijuana also was discovered in his pocket He was booked into the Bany County Jail. Yankee Spr to apply for park grant from DNR 3RD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280. Kevin W. Boley. 31, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced five months in jail and two years probation for possession of methampheta­ mine. He was given credit for 72 days served in jailBoley earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of the second offense notice, which would have doubled the penalty for the current offense. The balance of the jail sentence is to be suspended. Boley is to attend substance abuse/mental health counseling. His driver’s license will be suspended for six months but he will be allowed restricted use of the license after 30 days. The Yankee Springs Township Board approved a grant proposal presented by Peter Forsberg of the Yankee Springs Township Park Committee at a public hearing March 18. This $60,000 grant, if approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources land and water conservation fund, will pay for paving the walking path, a play structure with safety surfacing beneath it, bleachers and fenc­ ing. The township should receive reimburse­ ment for half the gram or $30,000. The town­ ship will pay $25,000 from the general fund and the parks committee will raise $5,000. Forsberg said he will submit the gram by the April 1 deadline. It may take several months for the township to hear whether this request has been approved. The township already has installed back­ stops, benches and site preparation of the park on Parker Drive. Six minors cited for alcohol possession MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - Six 16- and 17-year-okfa were cited for posses­ sion of alcohol by consumption at a large house petty March 13. The teens age 16 and under were picked up by a parent and the tea were released. One person was arrested on a warrant in addition to the alcohol charge, said Bany County Sheriff's deputies. An investigation continues to leun who supplied alcohol to the minors. Hastings man arrested for stealing rum HASTINGS - A 24-year-old Hastings man was attested for retail fraud at Plumbs Grocery Store, 902 W. State Street, last Wednesday afternoon. Match 17, when an assistant manager observed the man conceal two bottles of alcohol under his cloth­ ing. The man admitted to taking two bottles of ram and placing them inside his cloth­ ing. He was lodged in the Bany County Jail. . INVESTMENT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT HASTINGS CITY BANK 1^ Mutual Funds |Pf Long-term Care Insurance Bonds Stocks 0529 Savings Plans S?Life Insurance S^IRAs ^Annuities Call Eric Luthy at 269-945-2401 to schedule an appointment! । FDIC Insured HNANOAL SERVICES �The Hasting*; Banner - Thursday. March 25. 2004 - Page 17 Injuries minor in 3-car crash Minor injuries resulted from a three-car acci­ dent March 10 at the intersection of N. Michigan and Woodlawn avenues. A northbound vehicle driven by Anna Estell. 57. from San Antonio. Texas, failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Sheme Robinson. 22. of Hastings, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. Both drivers received minor injuries. A third parked, unoccupied vehicle in the parking lol of Hastings Bowl received minor damage from Estell's vehicle bumper after the impact caused her vehicle to strike a fire hydrant in the southwest comer of the lot. Both drivers wore seat belts. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Happy Birthday Norm Hall March 24,1919 Our father, husband, grandpa and great grandpa. Here's wishing you a wonderful day today and many great years ahead. With all our love. Minor injuries resulted from a three-car accident March 10 at the intersection of North Michigan and Woodlawn avenues. Three-vehicle accident leaves woman injured bv Susan Trmere Your family FOR SALE BY OWNER Staff Writer A tractor-trailor. semi-truck hit the rear of a vehicle Wednesday, causing it to impact a third vehicle directly ahead at West State Street and lixiustrial Park Drive. As vehicles neared the intersection, drivers noticed a large container, possibly a barricade barrel, had rolled into the curb lane, causing drivers to change lanes to the inside eastbound lane, said Chief Jerry Saner of the Hastings Police Department The 43-year-old semi-truck driver from Greenville. Tenn., while changing lanes, failed to observe the slowed or stopped traffic at the intersection and struck the vehicle. Sarver said. The third vehicle left the area and is unknown. Because of the front damage on the second vehicle, driven by a 53-year-old Middleville woman, it's believed the third vehi­ cle may be large enough that the driver may not be aware the vehicle was involved in the acci­ dent. said Sarver. The Middleville woman was taken to Pennock Hospital. Anyone with more information is urged to call the Hastings Police Department at 945­ 5791 CASINO, continued from page 2---------behalf of the Tribe. Once the land is placed in trust, the Tribe can immediately commence construction of the improvements to the facil­ ity. "With the recent announced job losses at Meijer. Electrolux and many other compa­ nies, it is time to start creating new jobs. As soon as possible, we look forward to giving people a paycheck instead of them receiving unemployment benefits." Sprague slated. "We are eager for this exciting project to come to our community. With an unemploy­ ment rale of 8rc Western Michigan is in great need of the proposed tribal casino. It will cre­ ate well-paying jobs and increase economic activity for the entire region." said Jon Campbell, chair of the Allegan County Board of Commissioners. "It's time for Governor Jennifer Granholm to act and sign the tribe's compact. The Michigan State Legislature has overwhelm­ ingly endorsed the project, local Chamoers of Commerce are supportive, and now the fed­ eral government has made its determination." said Dixie Stadel-Manshum, executive direc­ tor of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them to 3890 E. **• 79 Highway Hasting* Schools (Just West ol Chartton Park Road) 5-Acre Hobby Farm - Hastings Schools NEW! NEW! NEW! New septic, well, plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows & siding, heating, central air, 200-amp service, 2 water heaters, water conditioner, solid oak kitchen, main laundry room, 3 large bedrooms. 3 large bathrooms, garden tub, living room and family room, vaulted ceilings, full basement. 2-stall detached garage. 4-stall horse stable, hay bam - concrete floors, water and electric. New high tensile fencing and underground dog fencing. PRICE REDUCED $224,900.00. Owners have pur­ chased a farm, will look at all offers. 3% commission to agents. Call owner for pri­ vate showing 269-945-3694 Kevin & Sherry Wood. 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Donner said that the board made their deci­ sion to call Volz back for a second interview because he fit the criteria they were looking for in a new superintendent. “We were looking for leadership, a good communicator,” she said. ’We’re looking for someone with the right mix of experiences; good problem solving and decision making skills, good community relation skills and visibility, someone with ethics and integrity, someone who would fit into our community April 5 7:00pm at Hastings High School Gym (Practice at 6:30) $>W... Maple Valley Supt. Clark Volz and district." Volz’s second interview is scheduled for today, Tuesday. March 23. Donner said she wasn’t sure when the board would be making their final decision. “Our next regular board meeting is April 20. If we have all the information we need by then; tha't would be our target date,” she said. 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SAME DAY SERVICE 95 GMC 1500 EXT. 4X4 90 SLE PKG LOCAL TRADE. 350 SHARP TRUCK' J-AD GRAPHICS $9,488 North of Hastings on M-43 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-04-01.pdf aa8dd074b3c9343ee12e37849d038893 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml I9058-J89J Menons spring sports previewed See Story ort Page U Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. April 1, 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 14 PRICE 50C 'Twelve-step Recovery’ to be discussed Friday County GOP, Dems issue reform plans by Dav f. Y*>ung Editor Leading Barry County Republican and Democratic Party officials are taking the cur­ rent County Board of Commissioners to task with a "Twelve-step Recovery Program" that will be discussed al the next First Friday forum April 2. County GOP Chairman Mark Englerth and former Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer are expected to be on hand for the noon forum at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Moderating the program will be Barry County Bar Association President Tbatwirr —il —lirinn of rtiafing the dacha ataald be d— late S—day i Mfint obaerviiif Daylight M««e lint wottaad of April. Local (Mbiic cafcty official! also —W rnilfrnti «b i, a food time to S Ebwte joins Snore Museum • — ‘12-Step Recovery* opening eteiement David Makled. The public is invited to comment on the Twelve-Step Recovery Program, which actu­ ally is a listing of 12 proposed reforms for county government practices and policies It is the first time in recent memory that key officials from both parties have brushed aside traditional political differences to make joint statements on local public policy. Both groups, however, have worked together ami­ cably in recent years on the Green Gables domestic shelter, a new animal shelter and redistricting for county commission seats. The opening statement of the bipartisan "Twelve Steps to Recovery of Good County Government" says. "Partisan politics are irrelevant in county government. This is retail government, close to the people, and should be cor ducted as such. The best government is open, accessible and encourages citizen involvement. Good government is ‘of the people.' not ‘above the people.’ Our current county board fails on all of these." Essentially, the 12 proposed reforms call for commissioners to have all of their meet­ ings at night, to scale back their number of seats on appointed boards and commissions. See REFORMS, pg. 2 Opponents of casino may threaten lawsuit by Martie Westover Staff Writer Opponents of a Gun Lake area casino are threatening a possible lawsuit or measures that could create a battle and tie up plans for the Match-E-Be-Nash-Shc-Wish Band of Pottawatomie in Biadicy. 1 tf Octobor aad an hour ahead “Partisan poMica are inatevant in county government. This is retail government, done to the people, and should be conducted as such. The beet government is open, accesstote and encourages citizen involvement “ The tribe’s efforts were given a boost late last month when they were issued a "Finding of No Significant Impact" or FONSI from the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs. The FONSI means that it was found that the project would have no signifi­ cant adverse environmental impacts. The FONSI is an important step toward having the land for-the gaming and entertain­ ment facility placed in a federal trust on behalf of the Gun Lake Tribe. Once the land is in a trust, construction and improvements to the facility can begin. Working with the tribe on the project since 1999 is MPM Enterprises, a Michigan limited liability company with Mt. Pleasant investors Barton LaBelle. Sid Smith and James Fabiano. Station Casinos, a Las Vegas management firm, was hired to develop and operate the proposed facility and brought 50 percent of MPM's interest in the casino and will pay $6 million after specific conditions have been completed. A possib^wTd6tional SI2 million to be paid m years Mjumdlcven of iLtu man­ agement agreement. Those who support the casino cite the num­ ber of jobs that will be brought into the area as a result. Support comes from the Kalamazoo. Wayland and Allegan chambers, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, the Bar.y County Economic Development Alliance, a group called "Friends of the Gun Lake Indians." and others. Chris DeWitt, spokesman for the Gun Lake Tribe, said the FONSI was an important step, but they still have several steps to go toward the casino. DeWitt said they are taking a "very posi­ tive attitude" and that "clearly this project will be a very positive for the area and pro­ See CASINO, pg. 3 Roy Bixler loaded scrap steel into a friend's truck and was one of many waiting In a long line Monday to trade it in for cash at the Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Company in Hastings The lines had some people waiting for more than an hour to trade in scrap steel, but they didn’t mind and decided to make more than one trip to the yard Monday. Any type of steel is welcome to be scrapped, and quite a few customers brought in old cars. Scrap steel sales surge by Martie Westover Administration ended steel-import tariffs last Staff Writer December. Victor Griffeth said he didn't mind waiting in the long line on the sunny day lb turn in some scrap. He said the long lines may be due partly to the spring cleaning. Also waiting in line was Mark Fitzgerald and he said. “It's just because the price of metal goes up. People want to get rid of A line of sturdy trucks hauling everything S—ths, April 3, from 6.30 lo 9:30 p.m Feodiri, begiaaen aad old time will be Rea McCool of Ithaitit at BlooMugdale. Old-time yean ago in rural dmee holla of the area. Other i— iriant of the Blue Sky Octamy Shta* Band will include Gemfe H. WIHiuoB, mandolin, of Delton, money wffl be gtaea to the Batty County WiQiwxi. 948-5747 There win probably be another dance on the firat Saturday evening in May at the Tbomm Jeffaaon Hall. Mon NEWS BRIEFS pqe 2 Miss Delton crowned for '04 Whitney Knollenberg. 16. captured the title of Miss Delton 2004 during competition last Thursday with 10 other contestants during a pageant at Delton Kellogg High School. She is the daughter of Wes and Kathy Knollenberg Members of Miss Delton’s court are Jenny DeGoede. runner-up; Kendra Davis. Karianne Kozan and Samantha Rhoda. They will serve as Delton’s community ambassadors for a year, conduct monthly community service projects and reign over the Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 13-14. (Phoio by Elaine Gilbert) from old cars, engine parts, old fuel tanks, and anything steel were trading in "scrap" for cash at the Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Company in Hastings Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. The long line wrapped down Railroad Street and went on for several blocks with residents coming from Dowling. Wayland. Hastings. Gun Lake and Battle Creek. Many in line said they were there because Padnos was offering a “good" price for scrap steel. Dan Miller. Padnos yard manager, said the combination of prices for scrap steel being high and increasing unemployment rates have played a huge role in why the yard has been so busy this week. He said the yard has seen a big increase in business over the previous weeks and waiting in lines isn't uncommon. However, even with the wait in line, once the trucks pass the gates, they arc processed in a very timely fashion. The hours at Padnos are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. but on Monday they had to close the line al 3 p.m. in order to get all the trucks through before quitting for the day. Those who arrived after 3 p.m. had to be turned away. Miller said the prices fluctuate for the scrap steel, and those interested can bring in any­ thing aluminum, copper, scrap steel or any type of steel to be weighed. National Public Radio reported recently that overall steel prices continue to rise, which is largely driven by demand from China. The increase in prices "surprised ana-» lysis." who predicted that steel prices would drop or remain level after the Bush stuff." Many chose to make more than one trip to cash in some scrap. Steve Carle and his friend drove up from Battle Creek twice to Padnos. Carle said other areas weren’t paying as well and that’s why they selected Padnos. Overseeing the weigh-in process was Troy Burch, who said there had been many “repeat customers" throughout the course of the day. Coming from the Wayland area was worth the wait for William Brand. He was scrapping his old car. Driving the truck was Bill Brand and helping in the process was Eric VanOrder. They heard about Padnos from a friend and decided to make the trip to Hastings. Roy Bixler and his friend were the last truck let through the gates on Monday, which meant they had the unfortunate job of sending others away. Bixler said in a short time 20 trucks had to be turned away. The only downside in the steel industry is for companies that use the steel, such as the auto industry, which will see the price increase cut into its profits. While the prices remain high, in some cases doubling what they were at the same time last year, it seems likely there will be people waiting in line to cash in. I �°age 2 — Thursday. April 1. 2004 - TN1 Hastings Banner REFORMS, continued from page 1 for all county elected officials to serve out their terms except for extenuating circum­ stances. to allow public comment at both the beginning and end of board meetings, to more strictly regulate their per diem payments for attending meetings to abolish the Officers Compensation Commission and end taxpay­ ers' subsidy of the City-County Airport. The proposed reforms come about six weeks before the deadline (May 11) for filing applications to run for county offices. All eight County Board seats will be subject to primary and general elections in August and November. All county elected offices, such as NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Candidate filing deadline May 11 Pheasants Forever banquet April 17 The deadline for Republican and Democratic Party candidates to file for slate, county and township partisan offices in Michigan is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. Republican and Democratic candidates who seek the office of state representative or a county office may file a $100 filing fee Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its seventh annual banquet Saturday. April 17, at the Middle Villa Inn in instead of a petition. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m., Friday, May 14. Candidates without political party affilia­ tion who seek a partisan office must file a qualifying petition and an Affidavit of Identity (two copies) no later than 4 p.m. Thursday. July 15. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m. Monday, July 19. Candidates for township offices file with the township clerk. Candidates for county office file with the county clerk. Candidates for the state House of Representatives or the U.S. House of Representatives, whose dis­ trict is wholly contained in one county, file with the county clerk. Those candidates whose districts fall in more than one county file at the Bureau of Elections in Lansing. For more information about filing requirements and up-to-date listings of the candidates who have filed for judicial and state elective offices, please refer to the Department of Stale website or call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. Jazz festival set for April 16-17 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and Felpausch Corporation will sponsor Hastings' first Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday. April 16 and 17. The festival will include 17 high school jazz ensembles, the Grand Valley State University Jazz Combo. Les Jazz Big Band. Ed Englerth Band, and culminate with a Saturday evening concert by the Paul Keller Orchestra. The festival begins on Friday evening, April 16. with four downtown venues host­ ing free concerts al State Grounds Coffee House, Hastings Public Library, Thomapple Arts Council. Jefferson Street Gallery and a moving concert on the Jazz Trolley provid­ ed by the Barry County Transit Authority. The concert begins at 7 p.m. with staggered start times at each venue. The event is scheduled to end at 10 p.m. The festival will take over the Central School Auditorium Saturday morning, start­ ing at 9:35 a.m. and running through 4:40 p.m. Seventeen high school jazz ensembles will perform on stage with a brief clinic by members of the Paul Keller Orchestra. The Saturday festival is sponsor* c. by a grant from the Youth Acton Committee of the Barry Community Foundation and the Michigan Association of Arts and Cultural Affairs through a mini-grant from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. The Saturday evening concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with an all-star band made up of individuals from each of the high school jazz groups that have participated in the fes­ tival. Then the Paul Keller Orchestra will conclude the evening with its performance. For more information, call 269/945­ 2002. Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday The Hastings Jaycees will have the annu­ al Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. April 10. at the Hastings Middle School South Field. Children up to age 12 who are Barry County residents are invited to participate. There will be four age groups (0-3,4-6,7-9 and 10-12). Registration will begin at noon and the hunt will begin at 1 p.m. Each child will receive a goody bag after the hunt and those who register will be eligible for prizes given away during drawings. Last year's prizes included bikes, wagons, books and much more. Registration forms are avail­ able prior to the event on the Hastings Jaycees website at www.hastingsjaycees.org. Forms also can be picked up at Chicago Title. MainStreet Savings Bank and Plumb’s. Completed registration forms can be sub­ mitted the day of the event. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. For more information, please call chapter President Scott Chipman at 269-945-9981. Middleville. Jim Bruce, habitat specialist, says. "Each year the banquet is the most important fund­ raising event of the year. All proceeds from our banquet go toward improving wildlife habitat throughout Barry County. It is through the generosity of our sponsors and patrons that we are able to plant hundreds of acres to prairie grasses each year." Doors are set to open at 5:15 p.m. for cocktails with dinner served by the Middle Villa at 6:30 pm. Scott Prill, banquet chairman, said prizes will include a fly-in Canadian fishing trip, a Canadian bear hunt, taxidermy services, as well as jewelry, and many custom framed prints. A table of gifts will be set up for the youths who attend the banquet as well. This year. Pheasants Forever will be giving away more than 20 different firearms, says local chapter President Jim Decker. To reserve seats, call Scott or Susan Prill at 269-948-3917 or see Jim Decker at the Freeport Elevator. Lincoln Dinner will be April 30 The Barry County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37 in Middleville. Guest speaker will be Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers, who represents all of Barry County in Washington D.C. Tickets for $25 apiece are available at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, call 945-2454. For more information, call Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth at (269) 792-6357. Lenten luncheon series ends today The final program in the “Life Lessons from Lent” weekly series of the annual Lenten luncheon programs, which started Feb. 26, will be held at noon today Father Al Russell of host St. Rose of Lima Catholic Chinch will be the speaker. All interested people are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the series has been held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings every Thursday, ending today. It offers an opportunity for informal fel­ lowship and worship with area Christians from various denominations. Lunch (for a free-will offering) starts at noon at the church, followed by a service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. St. Rose musicians provide special music at each service. clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, sheriff, prosecuting attorney and drain commissioner, also will be on the ballot. The authors and signers of the 12-slcp recovery program say they intend to urge any candidate who agrees to the 12 points to sign on and pledge to implement the changes if elected. Anyone w ho agrees to the principles then will be regarded as a “Clean Slate” can­ didate. Bipartisan reformers say they would like to see some if not all of the current commission­ ers swept out of office come August and November. Their biggest targets appear to be Chairman Jeff MacKenzie. Vice Chairwoman Sandra James. Clare Tripp. Wayne Adams and Kenneth Neil. The following information is from the 12- step recovery program prepared statement that will be discussed this Friday: “There are dozens of special purpose com­ missions. committees and boards to which county commissioners appoint members. A few examples: County Planning Commission. Officers Compensation Commission. County Mental Health Board. These boards and com­ missions offer an opportunity for individual citizens to volunteer their special and unique talents for the betterment of their community. "In years past, the Charlton Park Board did a fine job of setting policy and establishing goals for the staff. And the staff enjoyed great success hosting the many events. Local busi­ nesses. from gas stations to restaurants to gro­ cery stores, all benefited from the visitors. What went wrong? “In years past, the Parks Commission had only one county commissioner, and that member was not an officer. The mounting problems at Charlton Park are a direct result of micro-meddling by three county commis­ sioners. clumsily imposing their lack of expertise. All three commissioners are offi­ cers on the board (Chairman Ken Neil. Vice Chairman Jeff MacKenzie and Secretary Clare Tripp): none of the other (Parks and Rec Commission) members hold office. “Charlton Park was on the road to self-suf­ ficiency. Now it is on the road to financial ruin. County commissioners should be restrained from ‘packing’ boards and com­ missions. “1. Unless required by stale law or the by­ laws of the subject organization, no more than one county commissioner should serve on any board or commission. “2. Unless required by state law or the by­ laws of the subject organization, a county commissioner who serves on a board or com­ mission should not hold an office on that board or commission, but instead should act as the conduit of communication between the county commission and the subject board. “3. Where staMtlaavfor the by-laws of the subject organizatran4to not require a county commissioner member, none should sit in as other than as a spectator. “4. Only when all members of a board or commission are eligible for per-diem and/or mileage, should county commission members be entitled to per-diem and/or mileage. “Each tow nship board, village council, city council, planning commission, zoning board of appeals, school board and board of review in Barry County holds meetings in the evening, so that the common citizen can attend and be heard. Not so with our county commission. They continue to meet on Tuesday mornings, exactly when it is most difficult for most of their constituents to attend... “Openness is not the hallmark of this coun­ ty commission. They prefer to do their busi­ ness without an audience. The constitution guarantees each citizen the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. They would prefer that you keep your griev­ ances to yourself. “5. For the purposes of openness and access, all meetings of the county commission should be held in the evening. “Unless you are independently wealthy or retired, most working folks simply cannot afford to take the time to attend Tuesday morning meetings. Thus membership of the county commission is limited to the comfort­ able few. They fall far short of a representa­ tive cross-section of the community. “6. For the purposes of allowing the great­ est number of citizens the opportunity to run for office, all meetings of the county commis­ sion should be held in the evening. “If you have ever taken a concern to the county board on Tuesday morning, you were allowed three minutes at the beginning of the meeting to stale your case. Likely, while you spoke, no commissioner made eye contact with you. They were loo busy shuffling papers or whispering and giggling to one another. You probably left feeling that nobody took your concern seriously. You probably were right. “7. Public comment should be allowed at the beginning of the meeting, and again at the end. Every person should be allowed five minutes in each session. All commissioners should be courteous, respectful and attentive when a citizen is addressing the commission. “In stark contrast. Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie allowed three of his fellow Planning Commissioners to speak during 'limited three-minute public comment’ in des­ perate defense of Mr. MacKenzie's close friend Jim Kinney and his scat on the Planning Commission. They were allowed to speak uninterrupted for nearly a half hour. Everyone is offered an equal three minutes. But some of us arc much more equal than oth­ ers. “8. No person, regardless of position or sta­ tus within the community, should be treated with favor or disfavor by the county commis­ sion. For more than 10 years the county com­ mission has looked the other way while the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority stonewalled citizens’ legitimate inquiries. Now, our prosecutor has asked for a forensic audit. The full faith and credit of the county (that’s you and me) is backing the bond. We all have an interest in this.” The bipartisan sroup is calling for resolu­ tion of the more than decade old Southwest Barry Sewer Authority issue. “Two units of government through an appointed commission jointly operate the City of Hastings-Barry County Airport. Each government unit also contributes thousands of (tax) dollars from the genera) fund each year. Who benefits? Those who are wealthy enough to afford to own an airplane, that's who. 99% of Barry County s citizens will never enjoy any benefits from the airport, but we all get to subsidize the rich man s ‘Country Club of the Sky.' Who benefits? Well, among others. County Commission Chairman Jeff MacKenzie... and County Administrator Michael Brown. “9. The county commission should end the subsidy of the airport user fees should be increased to allow the airport to be self-suffi­ cient. "... the County Commissioners, in addition to salary, retirement, per diems for meetings and mileage, also get the very best health insurance your tax dollars can buy. It is unconscionable that these part-time primadonnas should get health insurance far better than they offer to the full-time employees who do the real work Elective office is not an all-you-can-grab buffet. “10. Commissioners arc part-time employ­ ees. they should get no benefits other than those offered to all other county part-time employees. “If confronted about the health insurance issue, commissioners will claim no jurisdic­ tion. no responsibility. The Officers Compensation Commission determines all salary and benefits: county commissioners merely collect what is forced upon them. “What is this odd creature, the Officers Compensation Commission? Do you remem­ ber the 40% raise awarded to our (state) leg­ islators a few years ago? That was the State OCC. This is the County OCC. a panel select­ ed by the county commissioners themselves. Who else in the whole world gels to appoint their, closest friends to determine their pay? And then gels to disclaim any responsibility? “But there is hope. The OCC is a creature of the County Commission: they can abolish it at any time by simple resolution. All it takes is a majority vote of the county commission­ ers. We need that majority! “II. Commissioners should take personal and political responsibility for their pay. The Officers Compensation Commission should be abolished. "There is a long (but not very honorable) tradition in Barry County that subverts the election process. The county elected officer ‘retires* just past mid-term. The appointed successor then enjoys all the benefits of being the incumbent in the next election. For longer than most of us can remember, county offices have been handed down like royalty. County officers almost never finish their elected terms before retiring. "Consequently, the ‘king’ becomes the ‘kingmaker.’ But is this what democracy is al) about? Didn't we have a Revolutionary War to get away from royal­ ty? It's bad enough that our County Clerk. Treasurer. Register of Deeds. Drain Commissioner and Sheriff were all hand picked. But now we have a new hand-picked Probate Judge. “Have you had enough of the elitists telling you who is best suited for public office? Shouldn't you be the ‘judge’ of that? “ 12. Candidates for office should pledge to serve the full term they seek, only serious unexpected health concerns should cause a mid-term retirement. True democracy should be restored.'* At the conclusion of the prepared statement was "The first step toward recovery is admit­ ting that there is a problem.” Next blood drive slated for April 8 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for this week in Hastings, from 1 to 6:45. p.m. Thursday, April 8, at the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed Sl, Nashville. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply When asked, seven out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the next 12 months, almost half will say it's not in their plans. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die without blood transfusions." says Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "But many people don't realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available." Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood prod­ ucts for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. Green Gabtes celebrates with thanks and cookies The ceremonial ribbon cutting for Green Gables Haven was held yester­ day, March 31 at the Barry County Courts and Law building. During the brief remarks board member and now judge Stephanie Fekkes thanked the many contributors of time, talent and funds who made the shelter a reality. One of the most recent donors was Joey Longstreet who asked friends not for presents for his 10th birthday, but for donations to the new shelter for women and children in Hastings His $420 donation came in very handy when the refrigerator died in the home and had to be replaced imme­ diately. Somewhere, over... Tuesday afternoon's scattered showers were enough to create a few rainbows. This one was seen about 5:30 on M-50 in northern Barry County by Lakewood High School. It arched from mid sky to the eastern horizon There were no reports of any­ one finding the pot of gold. (Photo by Helen Mudry) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1, 2004 - Page 3 Suicide ends 12-hour siege in Rutland Twp. A standoff that began Sunday afternoon. March 28. between a barricaded gunman and police lasted for nearly 12 hours in Rutland Township before the man shot and killed him­ self. Alfred L. Trafzer. 47, of Wyoming, force­ fully entered the residence of his estranged wife on Pinedale Drive near M-37 with a crowbar. Trafzer was armed with a shotgun, said the Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post. At about 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Michigan State Police arrived at the residence after receiving a call for help. Trafzer, after breaking in to his estranged ex-wife's home through the back door with a crowbar while she was gardening out front, threatened her with a hunting rifle. As she tried to call 911, he ripped the phone from her hands and threw it at the TV across the room. She scrambled out the back door in her bare feet, yelling to the other neighbors tG call 911 for her. Police arrived quickly to make first contact with the ex-wife and determined that there were no human hostages in the house, just the woman's two dogs and two cats. As more and more police arrived the rest of the neighbors emerged from their homes and found out what was happening. Children were moved to the farthest rooms of the houses and parents reassured them that everything was going to be ok. As night fell, the SWAT tactical team from the MSP Hastings Post arrived and took up positions all around the house and neighbor­ hood. At around 8 p.m. they informed the neighbors that they could return to their homes but leave the lights off. Despite police efforts to negotiate. Trafzer refused to drop the gun and leave the home. The end came around 2:30 a.m. Monday when a single gunshot rang out through the usually quiet neighborhood, ending the more than 12-hour siege with the suicide of the suspect. — Heather Reed contributed to this report. CASINO, continued from page 1---------- Representing WWII veterans Ward Freeman of Middleville was asked to carry the Army flag for the color guard honoring the veterans of foreign wars at the Detroit Pistons game against the Denver Nuggets Friday night, March 19. He was in World War II from 1942 to 1945 serving in the European theater. Speaking with the speaker Speaker Rick Johnson welcomes Randy Hake and Erin Hemeriing ol Hastings High School to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 56th annual Youth in Government convention. Students from throughout the state, including 28 from Hastings, role played as legislators, lawyers, lobbyists and journalists to increase their understanding of government The students met with lawmakers for pizza and a question-and-answer session. be made at the meeting, which is not open to the public. Todd Boorsma, a leader of groups opposed to the casino. Community Partnership for Economic Growth (CPEG) and Michigan Gambling Opposition, said they are looking into legal ways to challenge the casino and have a focus on the environmental study and checking into loopholes associated with it. Boorsma said they believe the environ­ mental issue concerning the casino was “ran through" without there being a look at the full impact They also want to look at the land use that is also associated with the environmental Welcome to reading camp issue. Boorsma said there are definitely some challenges on this issue. Opponents and Boorsma plan to continue to fight the casino, with the premise for the fight being the concern for West Michigan families. “This is an important issue for families. It will have long lasting effects," Boorsma said of the impact of the casino. Trying to block the casino or bold it up in court is something both sides of the issue seem to have expected from the beginning. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomis* planned Firekeepers casino near Battle Creek has also met opposition and Central Elementary School second- and third-graders went camping during March Is Reading Month, changing the gym into a reading campground they called "Camp Read-A-Lot." The children pitched tents and read in and around them in the morning. Senate GOP unveils jobs bills have Commission to standardize border-related moved one of their bills and a resolution out of committee and introduced more bills rales and regulations. The other legislation is designed to reduce intended to create and save jobs, announced Sen. Patty Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Twp Birkholz serves all of Allegan, Barry and the tax burden for small businesses that hire new employees. It also prevents stringent Michigan Senate Republicans Eaton counties in the Michigan Senate. The legislation is part of the second phase of JOBS - "Job Opportunities for Business Success" • a Republican plan for revitalizing Michigan's economy. JOBS II continues the effort of the initial JOBS plan by creating new job opportunities, saving existing jobs, and promoting a friendlier and healthier business climate in Michigan. "These bills are important to bring business standards in Michigan from imped­ ing economic development and job creation. credit for hiring new employees. The credit is equal to 1 percent of the compensation paid to the new employees. Senate Resolution 224. in opposition to Michigan up to speed with the national eco­ nomic recovery," Birkholz said. "Each job designed to prevent job losses. Birkholz said companies looking to expand or relocate could lose interest in Michigan because of we can create and each dollar we can save brings us a step closer to retaining busies* overly stringent standards. Senate Republicans plan to introduce and getting Michigan's residents back to work." The bills introduced most recently intend other key elements of the JOBS II plan, including: • Providing an equipment tax credit to to: promote development of high-speed Internet infrastructure. • Create a personal property tax exemp­ tion for the first $10,000 of a business per­ sonal property value. • Eliminate taxation of federal and state research funds. • Keep business bankruptcy assets in Michigan by providing an incentive for companies to participate in the bankruptcy proceedings of other in-state companies. A resolution also introduced is aimed at streamlining U.S.- Canadian border issues. It will call on Governor Jennifer Granholm to create a Michigan-Ontario Border has been challenged in court. The tribe is also waiting to see if Governor Jennifer Granholm will sign the gaming com­ pact with the tribe. The measure passed through the legislature when the Governor John Engler was in office, but he refused to Senate Bill 1093 offers companies withless than $10 million in annual sales a tax any new or revised administrative rules more stringent than federal policies, is • Eliminating red-tape nightmares by cre­ ating a "bureaucracy buster team" to recom­ mend ways to remove burdensome regula­ tions for businesses. • Expanding the use of private labs for state business. "It is imperative to develop incentives for businesses to stay in Michigan to protect the future of our state." Birkholz said. "Too many long-rooted companies are pulling up and relocating outside Michigan. This trend must be slopped before it’s too late." vide much needed opportunities." They feel positive after the environmental assessment, the basis for granting the FONSI, with it being well prepared and thorough, he said. DeWitt also noted that the tribe met all the requirements for the environmental assess­ ment He said they feel very confident that the casino project will be approved and that it is inevitable. He also said they don't know why those who oppose the casino would want to block the jobs that this facility would bring to the area. D.K. Sprague. Gun Lake tribal chairman, “Our message is jobs, jobs, jobs, and forget it's a casino or not." Sprague said they want to bring jobs to the area, and they are jobs that will be well pay­ ing and offer benefits. He also said at this time they will keep moving forward. DeWitt said, “We would encourage anyone supportive of the project to write to their elected officials and governor to let them know they want to see jobs come to this area.” Opposition from Kent County began with the first concepts of the casino. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce formed a coalition called “Community Partnership for Economic Growth.** The opposition’s stance is that the casino will draw business and tourism from the Grand Rapids area and another concern is the moral impact the casino will have for fami­ lies and residents in the area. Bob Roth, chairperson of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, said the chamber has taken a posi­ tion of opposition to the casino and at this time that has not changed. When the Board of Directors have their next meeting April 20 the issue concerning the recent events (issuance of a FONSI) relat­ ed to the casino will be an agenda item, Roth said. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce President Jeanne Englehart said any discus­ sion and possible decision on the issue will Thomapple Township Emergency Senrices firefighters responded last Friday to a fire approximately a quarter of a mile mile walk back into woods near Crane Road, off Whitneyville Road/Grand Rapids Street in Middleville. A two-story summer cabin that was being worked on worked on, according to a bystander, was engulfed in flames, and eventually was a total loss. TTES was aided by Ca*edonia Fire Rescue. (Photos by Cathy Reuter) Fires destroy Middleville structures A cabin having an addition added to it caught fire last Friday afternoon. Located down a dirt driveway off of Crane Road, the structure was hard to locate. By the time Thomapple Township Emergency Services including apparatus from the Yankee Springs station arrived, the building was fully engaged. The Caledonia department also assisted. According to TTES Chief Mark Marentette. the building was a total loss. It is thought that the fire started when someone used gasoline to start a fire in the fireplace. On Sunday. March 28 a farmhouse on Whitneyville owned by Lynn Dale Ono was destroyed by fire. Otto reported the afternoon blaze just before 2 p.m. Marentette says that this fire started in the basement and had been burning for sometime before Ono, working in a bam on the proper­ ty. noticed it An exact cause has not yet been determined. Caledonia, Freeport and Hastings depart­ ments responded along with TTES. While farm records were retrieved Marentette esti­ mates that the loss is more than $175,000 and that the home will have to be rebuilt. sign it. DeWitt said they are negotiating with the governor's office on the compact and with all the current job losses in the area they are hopeful it will happen soon Corrections: Betty Tobias is chairperson of the Delton District Library Board. Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster, who was interviewed for a recent Banner article, is a trustee on the Library Board. In last week's editorial it was implied that Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill had been appointed before he was elected. He was elected without opposition in November of 2000 and was appointed in December of that year. �Page 4 - Thursday. April 1. 2004 - Tlw Hastings Banner Let’s lose the MEAP... Are casinos to Name for hard times? To the editor: In the March 25 issue of the Banner. I noticed that only one person out of six spoke against the proposed casino coming to the Gun Lake area. I would like to express opposition to that for at least two reasons (there are many more) • Casinos do not create real, healthy jobs. It has been proven by many studies and com­ mon sense. They actually encourage people to seek easy, quick money, not to mention all the crime and embezzling that it causes. Most millionaires do not make the money overnight. • We already have enough (or too many) casinos in this state and in this country. Could that be part of the reason we have large deficits in the state budget? Could that be part of the reason so many companies are moving jobs out of the stale? Could that be part of the reason that the current economic recovery is not reaching more people? Why does the slate have to continually come up with new ways to market the lottery to people? Could it be that people who play it realize that they are really losing money, that they already face enough risks in life? Why do we need to go looking for more risk? Hqw many people put their retirement money in very high risk investments on purpose? On a related economic issue: Some weeks ago in the Grand Rapids Press was an article by Robert J. Samuelson. “Presidents create or lose jobs? It's a hoax." His first two paragraphs contained real wisdom that is being ignored: “We are having a ferocious job debate, most of it fraudulent. If presidents could cre­ ate jobs, the unemployment rale would rarely exceed 3.5 percent. But all they can usually do is to influence the economy through taxes, spending and regulatory decisions, and hope that job growth follows. “In our market system, private employers play the pivotal role. They will add jobs only if (a) demand justifies new workers: (b) labor costs aren’t at unprofitable levels, and (c) they think healthy economic conditions will last. Electing a president based on job creation makes as much sense as selecting a doctor based on palm reading." Later, he got to the heart of the issue: “The dishonesty, blaming the president falsely for job losses (or to credit him falsely for jobs gains), is so routine that its respectable. The press abets the hoax because it must report what candidates say and it favors campaign combat over substance. Admitting the truth is no fun: On jobs, presi­ dents are mostly prisoners of the business cycle.” Samuelson even admitted that the Bush takes too much credit for any good economic news. I agree. I support Bush wholeheartedly, but wish that even he would emphasize this fact more often and more clearly. And I wish that he would take a stand against casinos and lotteries. Isn’t there some connection between all the disappearing jobs and all the billions of dol­ lars that are lost in casinos and lotteries every year? And what about all the people who throw away their life savings and their mar­ riages? How much permanent damage do casinos and lotteries do to our economy and society every year? Has anyone been able to total it up? This will be a two-part editorial discussing two timely issues, one at the state-wide level and one specifically involving Barry County. My first position is that we must elir.tinate Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) testing once and for all. This is a solid idea if Governor Jennifer Granholm is seriously looking for ways to reduce the costs of doing business in Michigan, while at the same time providing education with some relief from an over-tested stu­ dent population. Terminating the MEAP would allow our teachers to get down to the crucial task at hand. We must insist that teachers focus on the job of educating our young people, providing them with useful and meaningful formation, not just teaching them how to take a test. The ACT (American College Test) is a national testing program most colleges and universities already use before accepting prospec­ tive students. So why does Michigan feel it’s necessary to have its own special testing program to measure students' knowledge and performance? I would suggest that if you were to contact 100 teachers around the state, nearly all would agree that we should do away with the MEAP. If we’re going to prepare our students for those new jobs the gov­ ernor has been talking about, we’d better let the teachers teach the things our students need to know to prepare them for these jobs for tomorrow. Yet no matter how high-tech we become, reading, writing and arithmetic are still basics all students need to know. Being able to read, understand and comprehend what’s being read is essential for later success in life. It’s time our state legislators did something truly meaningful to reduce the burden of our educational industry. After all these years, let's come to grips with the awful truth: The MEAP has been noth­ ing but a failure. So let's cut our losses and move on from a system caught up on measurement learning. a system that concentrates instead on ...and the OCC, too. government. Now that our state is facing another year of huge budget deficits, perhaps more than a billion dollars next year, most local units of government will have to absorb revenue sharing reductions. If that happens, all local units of government will be affected. So let’s take the lead in making the changes in county government now when reductions in the costs of doing business will benefit us most Our elected ^officials shouldn’t prop up a commission of volunteers, which they appoint to make decisions that should be part of their own duties in setting policy and procedures. If taxpayers don't agree with their decisions, they can throw them out in the next election. It’s called accountability, and that's what's really been lacking lately in all levels of government If we taxpayers want our elected officials to do a better job and be more accountable, we must take a more proactive interest in the process or accept whatever is handed to us. If we want good government we must demand it and accept nothing less. But that means we have to become more informed about the issues, write letters and call elected officials, let them know we're watching and paying attention. And when they've done something we don't like, it’s our duty to express dissatisfaction. The only way to protect our democracy is to participate in it, oth­ erwise we could lose the very freedoms we’ve enjoyed, fought for and cherish as Americans. It's not easy, as well it shouldn't be. Just remember the old saying: Freedom isn’t free. - Fred Jacota, vice president, J-AdGraphfcs Eldon Grubb, Hastings . Scapegoat wanted in Wyatt explosion investigation lb the editor: (Know Your County Commlssionera ) DMrfctNo.1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp.. Free. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333. phone (269) 795­ 9783 District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Inring Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. * District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton. Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. -r^~ - • rfmt —t And now for another cost saving idea — a little closer to home. Let’s do away with the Barry County Officers Compensation Commission. This commission only serves as a way for our elected officials to hide behind a group when setting county wages. It's time we do away with per diems and move to a salary compensation for servic­ es rendered. County commissioners should be only part-time offi­ cials with part-time wages. They shouldn’t be getting full-time ben­ efits such as health, dental and life insurance. And they shouldn’t expect a retirement program paid for by county taxpayers. Once we elect citizens who are willing to serve their fellow resi­ dents honorably, we should pay them well for their time and nothing more. With a full-time county administrator and numerous depart­ ment heads, we certainly don't neetj eight more managers to manage the managers. The Barry County Board of Commissioners’ role is to establish policies and legislate, not to run the day-to-day operations of local ■a vourny Aaminiauaior Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. I am writing in response to the information reported regarding the Oct. 31, 2003. explo­ sion, and the charges of manslaughter against Bruce Wyatt Jr. that were dropped. It was never mentioned that there was a witness who did show up for Bruce Wyatt ■•’if' Jr.’s hearing on March 12. This witness was supposed to be able to show that Bruce Wyatt Jr. was high while he manipulated the gas lines. Could it be that the reason this witness wasn't mentioned is because the witness was unable to show what the prosecution wanted? The witness who did attend the hearing stated ’ Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. ■ Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* win not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or win be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. that she had never even seen Bruce Wyatt Jr., and she had no way of attesting to Bruce's competency on the day the gas lines were turned off. The reality is that information about the explosion continues to be expressed in a man­ ner that leads others to conclude that Bruce Jr. is guilty of a crime even though there has been no evidence or witnesses to substantiate any of the claims against him. It surprises me that the media and the prosecution would con­ tinue to suggest Bruce Jr. is guilty of the manslaughter charges despite their inability to prove it, especially since, in our country, everyone is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. What happened on Oct 31 was a huge tragedy for all who were close to the Wyatt family. I do not think anyone was more affect­ ed by the tragedy than Bruce Wyatt Jt, who lost everyone and everything that was impor­ tant to him so quickly. It is difficult to grasp how something so horrible could happen to a family, but to make Bruce Jr. the scapegoat is unconscionable. I have seen the police reports regarding the explosion and then the material presented in the media. Much of what has been printed has been taken out of context from the police reports and twisted to suit the needs of the Barry County Prosecution, par­ ticularly the statements that Bruce Jr. is reported to have said. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office seems determined to prove Bruce Jr. to be at fault for the tragedy, but if it were true, would they need to twist and con­ tort things the way they have been? Sometimes bad things happen to good peo­ ple. It's nice if we can have someone to blame, but sometimes tragedies just happen and we need to come to terms with them, rather than waste our time trying to lay blame where it doesn’t belong. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Sue Clark-Granger, Middleville Fourday school week? ia.ifa.tiM> Banner Some school districts are looking to save money by going to a four-day week. What do you think? Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PM^r»dby... Hntings Bwirwr, Inc. A Drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacoba Pmkfanl Vtoa Praaidart "NEWSROOMDevid T. Young (Edtor) Elaine GHbert (AsaMSnf Edtor) Helen Murky Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Christy NHL Hastings: Doug Sarver, Hastings: JefTBierem, Hastings: JeanAki, Middleville: Shari Dalton, Middleville: Elena Gormley, Middleville: “I don’t think this is a good idea because stu­ dents might have to go much longer each day and it will be very tiring." “1 think it is a good idea because students will be able to give more attention to their studies." “I am not really sure what the best way for schools to save money is. Will students learn as much in a four day week as they do in a five day week?” “I think it is a good idea because schools have to find ways to save money." “I don’t think we have enough information about this issue and what would be best for kids. School districts will have to weigh the research into learning as well as cost savings." “I think a four day school week would be very hard on families, especially those in which both parents work. Would parents be able to change their work schedule to a four-day week to be able to provide supervision?" Sendra Ponseflo Susan Tamer, Cathy Rueter Mercie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtoacStod ada accaptod Monday trough Friday 840 tm. to 530 pm., Saturdays 830 am. Io Noon Scott Omman Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacobs auteatptiOR RaSaa: 825 par year in Barry County $27 par yoar In adtoMng counttaa $29 par yaar aiaawhara POSTMASTER Sand adfraaa changaa to: PA. Boa B Hasting*. Ml 40684802 Second Ctoaa Poataga Paid MHaa8ngxMI4058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1. 2004 - Page 5 Video contends smart planning, zoning can stop sprawl by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "The ideal city of tomorrow looks like the ideal town of yesterday," sums up what peo­ ple want in their communities, according to the video “Save Our Land. Save Our Towns.” The video is promoted by the National Trust. the Smart Growth Network and the Congress for New Urbanism. Tom Hilton of Pennsylvania narrates the study of symptoms of urban sprawl and inner city decay, and offers a different approach to planning and zoning that may help preserve cities, farm land and open space in the future. It provides living examples of where nega­ tive trends are being changed to achieve pos­ itive results, and how leaders in those places are getting the job done. Hilton has lived in his home in Pottstown, Pa.. for 27 years. After a parking lot replaced a school near his home at the edge of town and a new school was being built at a cost of millions of dollars to accommodate suburban growth, Hilton began to study the problem. Situations where valuable farm land is being consumed by sprawl, and inner cities are being deserted are typical in America. The decline of quality of life is summarized in the video. Kevin Horn described his city as where trash piled up. drugs are sold on the comer and people suffer from unemployment. Hom said "grandmothers are hostages in their own homes... afraid to come out* Suburban homeowner Jessica Wessner lamented, "There's no large area of open space left, 1 can’t think of one." Travel time was another problem Hilton said tearing down established land­ marks instead of rebuilding them was the destruction "of heritage, community, and sta­ bility." Hilton had been bom nearby in Wyomissing. Pa., where the way of life is still going strong, in contrast to Pottstown. Wyomissing was built as a factory town in 1918 by two German industrialists, to become the location of their Berkshire knitting mills, the largest manufacturer of women's hosiery in the world at that time. They hired a town planner, who laid out the town with tree-lined streets, parks and schools. All kinds of uses were planned with­ in one square mile. Row houses were com­ mon, located three blocks from the mansions of the two industrialists' mansions, and two blocks from the factory, all in walking dis­ tance from work, schools, stores, and ocher conveniences. Huron's father’s death resulted in the fami­ ly moving to nearby Reading, a city with 100,000 people It was a safe place then, and "walkability" was a feature in that town as well. Economic class was less important than now. The nearby large homes made social mobility seem possible. But Reading has changed, like so many other American towns. Hilton said. "The factories are vacant, the downtown stores are gone... theaters are parking lots... neighborhoods have declined, and the crime rate is among the highest in Pennsylvania." "But no city fell as hard or as fast as Philadelphia," Hilton said, its decline starting in the 1960s. Civic leader Joe Egan described one neigh­ borhood of Philadelphia, through the ’50s. "You had grocery stores, taverns, bakeries, everything here, and you could walk there... any time of day or night, absolutely safe." Egan said the jobs and major industries moved away; "It's either gone south, or it's off shore (to foreign countries) completely." When the economic base left, people left "Since World War II, the city has lost more than a half million residents, most middle class whites. Companies moved out just as quickly." He said he though! fear was the underlying factor that led people to move away if they could. In 1960. Philadelphia had two-thirds of the region's employment, before it lost 250,000 jobs. "As more of the city's businesses and productive citizens abandoned the city, it fueled a vicious downward trend. To compen­ sate for a declining tax base, the city raised taxes and lowered services, which drove away more businesses. and middle class residents. What was left... was the shell of the city." This also left behind the poor, AfricanAmericans, Hispanics and recent immigrants. Egan said. Dr. Naomi Booking said 30 percent of the population has been lost, leaving around 22,000 vacant buildings, an additional burden upon the city. Much has already been lost to demolition, and what remains is eroding neighborhoods, with drug addiction, home­ lessness, and violence. Safety is an issue. Children have no place to play. It took 200 years to produce the efficient system of housing and employment where more than 2 million people lived in Philadelphia and 50 more years to nearly destroy it. Though the center city remains vibrant, the surrounding neighborhoods began to die. Pittsburgh also has lost over half its popu­ lation. Other cities; Scranton. Johnstown, Harrisburg, Chester, Williamsport, New York. Altoona and Reading all lost from a third to a half of their populations. "Meanwhile the countryside surrounding these cities was experiencing a different kind of crisis," Hilton said. For five generations Horace Mower’s fam­ ily fanned in northern Chester County about 40 miles outside Philadelphia. In 1988 he sold his farm and moved to Huntington County. "It was hard to leave. But if I wanted to farm, 1 was going to have to go farm some­ where else." Mower said. This has been happening to fanners all over Pennsylvania. In the Iasi ?5 yean, the county has lost over a quarter of its Lrm land, even as its population decreased by 150.000 resi­ dents. Statewide, Pennsylvania has lost a mil­ lion acres of farm land in just the last ten years. This amounts to an amount of land the size of Delaware, never to be fanned again. Former Chester County Commissioner Irene Brooks said. "People wanted develop­ ment stopped." The county commission formed a task force. Brooks said, "We came up with a county-wide plan, which led to the $50 million bond issue." The 1989 bond issue provided money to manage growth and protect open space and farms in Chester County. People teamed, "You either have to buy the farm, and deed restrict it, persuade the fanner to give you the easement which provides you with the development rights in exchange for some tax benefits, or you pay him for the development rights." Since the original bond issue was passed. Chester County has spent more than $100 million to preserve 15,000 acres of farm land and open space. The county has at the same time seen even more land developed than it preserved. Pennsylvania has established the second largest farm land preservation program in the nation. In the past ten years more than $280 million has been spent to support develop­ ment as a part of a preservation program. Developers have come to support the plan. Developer John Dewey said, to be successful, "These are the kind of houses people want in today's marketplace," and tliat is what is built. Various people described what they want­ ed. elements such as community parks, the ability to walk to the grocery store, pharmacy, a boutique, a pizzeria, or the barbershop, and a place to hang out vs. simply being able to walk around with no destination. A mother said she wanted sidewalks so the kids could get to know each ocher in the neighborhood, as well as at school. Another woman said she would like all economic and ethnic groups represented in the same neighborhood. "To be with others, you have to drive somewhere. It’s five miles, but requires a 20­ minute drive," one couple complained. Developer Dewey said," We can build developments that allow people to walk to work, to walk to shopping, and have a rela­ tionship with nature, as long as we can create zoning and planning that will allow it" He said builders don’t want to fight the existing zoning. Hilton said regulation shapes community more than the ocher way around. He said President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to make it easier for depression fami­ lies to buy homes. A home could be purchased with 10 per­ cent down. The government defined a nice home in a good neighborhood as having a minimum setback from the street, space between buildings, no stores, and only hous­ es, and preferably of new construction. Older homes wouldn’t do and ethnic or racial groups were discrimina’ed against. This cluster of standards dominated the era during World War II. when prosperity allowed middle class development to mushroom. Interstate highway expansion (41,000 miles) under Eisenhower in the 1950s con­ tributed. The federal government paid 90 per­ cent of the tab. Meanwhile, many public transportation systems, without support, went bankrupt. The government also subsidized water and sewer systems in semi-rural areas while it neglected established city infrastructure. At that time, the government built subsidized housing in the cities, instead of encouraging diversified neighborhoods. Some, projects have since been abandoned. Another set of rules added another burden ou cities, Hilton said. "In 1980, new federal and environmental regulations made the own­ ers of vacant industrial properties responsible to clean them up to pristine standards, before redeveloping them," another good idea gone awry. "As a result, it’s far cheaper to build on farm land than to re-use prime real estate in the city," Hilton said. "Policies like this, once put in place, are really hard to change." Federal and state laws governing local planning and zoning policies and laws are at the root of trends leading to bad development, Hilton maintains. Pittsburgh has 128 individual municipali­ ties. "As in many other states, each unit does its own zoning with little or no cooperative plan­ ning or regional oversight. In Allegheny County, this means 128 zones. Each entity must allow districts for strip malls, corporate centers, land fills, and "every sort of residen­ tial development from apartments to resorts." The state requires the same chain store be allowed to build in each municipality, even if there are six more within 20 miles. In Michigan it could be six or eight miles. This is less likely in Barry County, however, with county planning and zoning, but this pat­ tern is repeated all over the nation. Development is attracted to rural areas, away from cities. Hilton said this amounts to "a huge historic government subsidy for sub­ urban living. It is a wonder our cities survive at all." The forces at work in the USA were com­ pared with Great Britain. When visiting London, Hilton discovered a visitor can see "practically the whole history of England, in about an hour and a half, on foot." All the major historic landmarks, parks, museums, train stations, are packed into an incredibly small area. He also noticed that except in the commercial areas, London did not feel crowd­ ed, even in the height of the tourist season. It is a city of seven million people. People walk. He decided the reason it didn’t seem crowded was that people on foot don't take up much space, about 4 feet, plus home and yard. If he lived in the suburbs, he and his wife would need two cars. Cars, even standing, "We have to allow room for people, but they just can’t go anywhere in Oregon and build a house." McPherson said. "Oregon's main planning tool is the growth boundary." Hilton explained. Boundaries are drawn around cities and towns through a cooperative decision-making process. Room for all the growth expected for 20 years is planned for. No changes may be made for ten years. Inside the line, development is encouraged, and outside it is restricted. Comparisons of Allegheny, Pennsylvania and Portland, Oregon, were made. "Portland has the same number of people, living on half the land area." Oregon has twice the land as Pennsylvania, and a quarter as many people. "We’ve achieved livability, the key word in Oregon." McPherson said. "Oregon’s land use law, initially designed to protect the countryside, has made Oregon's cities among the healthiest in the nation." Hilton observed. Abandoned land in me city is being recy­ cled. "Instead of government spending on new highways to keep up with sprawl, it’s investing in new light rail lines, which also keeps the downtown from being clogged with cars." "Living in the city doesn’t have to mean town houses and apartments." Most people in Portland live in single-family detached homes with private back yards. In the last 25 years, residents and developers have come to sup­ port the law. Hilton concluded, "Sprawl is not the inevitable result of lots of land, it's the result of bad planning." He concedes Portland is still not as nice as Lutchworth, and looks a little haphazard. "In Portland, growth is contained, but not organized... a hodge-podge without the care­ ful mix of spaces that make Lutchworth or Wyomissing so attractive.” Hilton said only a handful of cities in the U.S. are planning from the center out as well as from the outside in. Charlotte. N.C., is another rapidly growing area. British born David Walters, a professor at University of North Carolina-Charlotte, is working with surrounding communities to avoid sprawl. He is drawing on the garden city concept take 25 times more space than a pedestrian. In motion, a car needs about 1.000 square feet of pavement plus parking. It is estimated six to seven parking spaces needed for each of the 130 million uus registered in America, Hilton said. This is a lot of pavement. "America will never save its cities, towns and countryside as long as the dream home for most of us includes a half acre lot in the country far from stores, schools and jobs." — Tom Hilton In Britain cities stop at the edge of open areas and farm land. England is slightly larg­ er than Pennsylvania, but has four times as many people, housed within cities and towns. While there. Hilton also discovered Wyomissing, where he was born, had been designed after the model of Lutchworth, the first "garden city" in Great Britain. There had been no free land for centuries in Britain. Cities by1898 had become crowded with no place to go. Howard proposed build­ ing small satellite garden cities in the coun­ tryside which would allow people to live and work in neighborhoods surrounded by open space. Today Lutchworth has 33,000 residents and 14,000jobs and all amenities, all within walk­ ing distance. Open country is permanently protected. Other similar self-contained cities have been planned with slightly different lay­ outs. A mall loots like one in the USA. but many can walk there, and parking is under ground. After World War II. “England did not allow random development as we did,” Hilton said. Even established towns are protected by green belts of open space, and new housing must be built on recycled land----------------Hilton said until the 1950s, most Americans also lived to cities and towns, in close-knit neighborhoods, like the one in Lutchworth, until government zoning regula­ tions and super highways facilitated sprawl. Examples of counter measures to sprawl were discussed. In Willamette Valley in Linn County, south of Portland, Oregon, Hector McPherson's land has been farmed since the 1920s. He said people began to build along a major artery near the farm. Subdivisions began to be built beyond public services, and people began moving out en mass. There were no laws, planning or zoning in place to stop it. He was appointed to serve on the first planning commission. Later he won a seat in the State Senate. He began to work on land use planning, which led to land use leg­ islation in Oregon. As a result, 25 million acres of land in Oregon are zoned exclusively for farming and forestry. Unbuildable flood plains, steep slopes, were identified. Areas of scenic beauty were chosen by the community as places to pre­ serve. These were linked by green ways, parks and ball fields, and made a scries green edges for neighborhoods, as defined by the land­ scape. A map of these features became the basis for a zoning map. These design standards were then integrat­ ed into future ordinances the towns adopted. Six towns in the Charlotte area have adopted new ordinances to promote the development of traditional neighborhoods. Residential areas have houses close to the street Sidewalks, lined with shade trees, encourage walking. Garages are placed behind homes off alleys. The town center dis­ trict encourages a mix of single-family detached houses, apartments, offices, shops, as long as the buildings blend together. Parking lots are placed to the rear. Walters said a local developer liked the concept and asked planners to complete a buildout plan for the entire city so everyone would know what the rules were. He liked having high standards that everyone would have to adhere to. RN’s I LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in Developers arc rewarded with incentive bonuses, free to mix and match different kinds of housing, and to be creative. There is an advantage to having a range of home prices to offer the public, and to have com­ mercial outlets as well. Robert Bowman said, developers can build something people will enjoy. "You don't have to be a tourist to find these types of neighbor­ hoods." The Disney Development Corporation has embraced this concept in Celebration. Fla. With an intention to build the ideal town of tomorrow, it looks like the ideal town of yes­ terday. People living there testify to a lifestyle much like that described earlier about the 1950s. Families own one car. They feel safe. Kids play together, and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds live there, but know each other personally. People sit on front porches, and walk to businesses in their own commu­ nity, or bicycle to local theaters for entertain­ ment. They describe life there as offering a "comfortable sense of community." Lancaster County, Pa., has the richest farm land east of the Mississippi. Fanners were being pushed aside by development. The city of Lancaster has been fighting to prevent the flight of wealth from the city to the suburbs. They have used boundaries around the city as a zoning tool to help preserve both rural and city t^reas. However in Lancaster, as elsewhere, anti­ quated land use laws get in the way. Ronald Bailey, director of the Lancaster County Planning and Zoning Commission, has said three things must be done: 1. Change stale laws to promote region­ wide planning. 2. Build traditional communities once again. 3. Re-invest in existing cities and towns where the infrastructure is already in place. Hilton says, "America will never save its cities, towns and countryside as long as the dream home for most of us includes a half acre lot in the country far from stores, schools, and jobs." He said sprawl only represents a couple of ticks on the clock of history, a recent experi­ ment that has proved disastrous. Hilton said until the 1950s people preferred to live in towns and cities because it made sense. "Had we continued to invest in them, instead of abandoning them, they could have become beautiful, convenient and enriching places to live. "It's not too late. We still have the ability to rediscover and rebuild our wonderful cities and towns." A site in Pottstown was turning a former manufacturing plant site into a housing site, Hilton said. The traditional town, with a mix­ ture of large and small homes would meet the needs of a cross section of people with differ­ ent backgrounds. Homes would have front porches, side­ walks, shade trees and street lamps. Cars would be parked off alleys in back garages. Proximity to work would reduce the need to drive great distances. A former railroad would be transformed into a light public transit rail way to take people to Philadelphia. Public greens and playgrounds were planned a few blocks from every house. A greenway along the river would connect with a larger area river parkway with biking and walking trails. 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Kansas. She enjoyed quilting and working in her flower garden. She is survived by sons, Joe (Edna) Petersheim and David (Loretta) Petersheim; daughters. AnnaMae (Merle) Bontrager and Dorothy (Herman) Stutzman; brother. Joe S. Yoder, sister. Susie (Noah) Miller, she is sur­ vived by 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years. Earl; brothers. Enos, and Denny; sisters. Anna. Edna, and Deemy; and a grand­ PORTAGE - Gerald R. Potts, age 87. of Portage, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at home. He was a top salesman for DeNooyers Chevrolet Co. in Kalamazoo for 31 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oreta Potts. He is survived by his sister, Helen Irwin of Indianapolis, Ind. and a brother, Robert F. Potts of Grand Rapids, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held. Monday, March 29,2004 at the Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. Interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. son. Calvin. Funeral services were held at the Merle Bontrager residence. Yoder Kansas on Saturday. March 27 with Bishop Clayton Knepp officiating. Interment at Old Order Amish Cemetery. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor, Steve Oimttead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.nt; Sunday School HO am.: Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pun. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffcnon. Father Al Ruuell. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 pm; Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 1140 am; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayion Garrison, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 pm are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adah Bible Study -No Xethnhs WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 1140 am.; Sunday School. 10 am for all ages EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ‘Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion.' 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway Md W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charies P. McCabe Hl. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am Children* Cnapel and Sunday School al 10 am Sunda) Nursery Available at 10 am * HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 9454995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007 Church Secretary, Delilah Bennett Office hours. Wed/Thurs.. 9 am to I pm Sunday Morning: 9J0am Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sooshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 64 pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 64 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for all age*. 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service; 640 pm. Evening Service; 700 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Pamiiy Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer aad Bible Study. Chou practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship aad Faithful Men. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spent filled church Meeting at the Mipte Leaf Grange. Hwy M46 south of Assyria Rd.. NashulIc.MKh. 49073 Sm Pratw A Wontap 10J0 am. 600 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club far boys A giris ages 4-11 Patton David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For infannation call 1416-731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursday? senior meal* 12-noon. Satvrday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more information call the church office WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coan Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheekhatr accessi­ ble aad elevator. Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 am 95. Mary Reverend Schippers- DeMunter Sunday School 9:15 am •Worship 10 am Ella; father, Russ; and daughter. Tina. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; and two sons. Tom and Thomas; three sisters. Joan. Judy and Vicky; several nieces and nephews; granddaughter. Ashley Pefrt-; and friends. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic rhurch. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 am Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service 10:30 am-noon. METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of Stale Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom's Market)., Senior Daniel Pastor Graybill. Yourti Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Co—irlmg A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available far all services. Wontap Services 8:30 and 1140 am Sunday School for all ages 10 00 am Adult electives March thru May. . The Ufe You Live?. Duane Secord leading; Remans; The Dynamic Optimism of Grace. Jun Dickuncn leading. Kid's far Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thru 5th grade) during the 1140 Worship Service only. Quizzen 8:30 am and Sunday Evening Service 640 pm Wednesday Midweek: 940 am Bible Scamp, (Senior Citizens) Study 6:30 pm. Sing'n Share (Adults). Youth 6th-12th grades, aad CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yn. old an 5th Grade. Thursday. 9:30-11 am Senior Adah Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hmtinga. Phone 269-945-9414. Anton. Michael Pastor Thursday. April I - 640 pm Passion Play Rehearsal: 6:30 pm BARMY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49051. (269) 945-2938. Mtatatrr David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Ptuliprrans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Pleare join us 9—fay Bible Class 1040 am; Worship 1100 am. 6.00 p.m. Widnrsday: Bible Class 700 pm. Onus far aB ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Drerid Hofmann. 623-5400. Worthip Services: 8JO and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. p.m. Passion Play Rehearsal. Saturday. April 3 - 7:30 a.nt-1240 Spring Cleaning; 340 pm Passion Play Reheaml. Sunday. April 4 840 A 10:45 a_m. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School. 2:30 p.m Passion Play Monday. April 5 - 740 pm Brothen of Grace Tuesday. April 6 - 740 pm Wonhip Comnuttre, 740 pm Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. April 7 - 1040 a.m. Word Warchen; 740 pm Sarah Circle; 740 p.m. The Way HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) voyager net fume* Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa grandmother. Mrs. Hulquist is survived by her husband. Richard; sons, Danial of Hastings and Richard (Jr.) and Wanda (wife) who is cur­ rently in on emergency leave from Operation Enduring Freedom serving in Kuwait; daugh­ ters. Debra and Betty, both of Hastings; and two granddaughters, Mollie and Amanda Tobias; and two grandsons, Michael Sean and Christopher Todd Kemker. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor David Roper officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ENGLEWOOD, FL - Robert (Bob) Dean Miller was bora Oct 17,1951 in Hastings, to Charles and Betty Miller. He attended Hastings Schools and graduat­ ed from Hastings High School in 1970. He passed away at home on March 6,2004, James in Florida. Surviving Michigan family is: brothers, Gerald, Dale, Don and Ron Miller, sister, Charlene Cheney. Also, son. Scott Peck and daughter. Chelsea Satterfield. Arrangements and cremation done by Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood, Florida. • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments; 1140 am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 740 pm Bell Choir rehearsal. 8.40 Chancel rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Choir Dome praise team rehearsal. 740 pm prayer meeting in the lounge. 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich 940 am Tradtaonal Wontap; 1040 am Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:10 am Church School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship. The 940 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The II JO Service a broadcast over Channel i throughout the week Nunery is provided far both services SPECIAL EVENTS: April 2 Eater Lfy ardm fare! April 4 - No church kM Catabrntfen Sunday. HASTINGS - Mrs. Ardis Y. Wilkins, age 65, of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 22,2004 with her daughters at hre side at her residence. Mrs. Wilkins was bom in Hastings on April 19. 1938. the daughter of the late Cecil and Oneta (Edwards) Hanis. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended school there. On April 7.1956, she married Earl Wilkins. The couple moved to the Hastings area short­ ly after their wedding. They had been married for over 47 yean. Together with her husband Earl the couple would frequent Richie's Coffee Shop in Hastings to gather with good friends for a cup of coffee. Ardis loved “just being home", where she could be dore to beloved family. She enjoyed doing puzzles and collecting monkeys, but she was best known for her ter­ rific sense of humor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Robert (Shire) Wilkins; son. Tim (Ruth) Wilkins; son Willie (Lisa) Murray; CLARKSVILLE - Mary M. McCaul Peterson, age 94. of Clarksville was called Home to be with her Lord late Sunday evening March 28, 2004. Mary was bom Dec. 26. 1909 to Berton and Rosie Slater and had been a resident of the Clarksville area her entire life. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Edwyn G. McCaul and Carl Peterson; son and daughter-in-law. Edwyn and Ruth McCaul Jr.; and several brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her children. Gordon (Joan) McCaul of Clarksville. Ron (Yvette) McCaul of Arizona. Dak (Joan) McCaul of Clarksville and Rita (Harold) Philo of California; 29 grandchildren; six great grand­ children; brothers. Forrest (Esther) Slater of Lake Odessa, and Richard (Genevieve) Slater of Clarksville; and many other friends and relatives. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. April 1 at the Clarskvilie Bible Church with Pastor Greg Freed of the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will take place in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements were made by Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville. Cemetery. Nashville. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Mrs. Ada Wilkinson Pentecost of Kalamazoo passed away January 27.2004. A memorial service will be held 11:00 o'clock Saturday April 3. 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. 315 W. Michigan with Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Saihan officiating. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church Endowment Fund. Anangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Memorial Chapel. 622 S. Burdick. www.langelands.com after a 15 month battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife. Missy, and son 8:15 am - Sunday School 9:30 am 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prcscnpoons" 1.8 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Home, Inc. Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. Garmon. Pastor Sunday Services - WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Hastings. Shirley was a very loving wife, mother and Norm Bouma, Music Director, Erin is provided by FLEX* AB INCORPORATED of Hastings sister. Mae Sbellenbarger Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2,2004 at 11 a.m. at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton offi­ ciating. Burial Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids or Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Stevens. The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: HASTINGS - Shirley Norine Hultquist. age 67, of Hastings, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hultquist was bom on Aug. 2,1936 in Albion, the daughter of Harold and Alberta (Miller) Wilder. She was raised in the Albion area and attended schools there. She married Richard R. Hultquist who sur­ vives in I960. In 1970 they moved to Director of Christian Education. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH This information on worship service HASTINGS - Marie V. Converse, age 81, of Hastings, died Sunday. March 28, 2004 in Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Converse was bom on April 13,1922 in Hastings, the daughter of James and Ruth (Sawdy) Britten. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Roger Converse Sr. on Oct. 4, 1939. She and her husband farmed in the Hastings area all their married life. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Sarah Circk of the church, long-time volunteer at Thomapple 'Manor, enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, crocheting, cooking for family and friends, collector of Humhungbird and bear figurines. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. / Mrs. Converse is survived by her daugh­ ters, Nancy Stonehouse and special friend Jerry Nickerboacker of Hastings and Carol (Steven) Bolo of Hastings; sons, Roger (Lawanda) Converse Jr. of Hastings and son John (Sandy) Wilkins; daughter Carla Steve Converse of Hastings; adopted son, (Garry) McKelvey; daughter Daria (Scott) Don Avery of Hastings; nine grandchildren; Schantz; brother Robert (Carol) Harris; sister 20 great grandchildren; five step great grand­ Sharon (Frank) Crist; grandchildren, great children; three great great grandchildren; granchildren. nieces and nephews.. She was preceded in death by her gfents. brother, Gerald (Frankie) Britten of Delton; ' Cecil and Oneta (Edwards, HanwW|MHikr. sisters, Pauline O’Connor of Calif.; Virgil Laurent; a son. James WiMdnt; sister, Geraldine (Lawrence) Hull of Hastings; and Charlotte Scon of Arizona; nieces, nephews Arleen McCrimmon; and a granddaughter, Angela Schantz. ana cousins. Funeral services were held at Daniels Preceding her in death were husband Roger Funeral Home, Nashville Friday, Match 26, on March 11, 1969; son, Donald Wayne 2004. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Converse in 1957; son-in-law. Bob Entombment took place at Lakeview Stonehouse; brothers. Bob and Don Britten; GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M43. Delton. Delton Booster A?jh Choir Friday. April 2 - 6.40 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Cnxi Rd.. 8 nu. South. Pastor (616) MMSl Sunday Worship 10 am-l 1 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Box P.O. HASTINGS FREE SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hmtwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Monring Prayer. 1140 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 640 pm Evening Prayer service. All rerviccs using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service tunes call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.churcbscclL/net/chmch/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtrevhustwick4ryaboo.com GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073. Pareor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Manring Celebrwon 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, addt small group min­ istry, leadenhip training. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. Main. N. Woodland, Ml 48897 • 3674061. ed) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 1140 am Morning Worship Service; 640 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 740 pm Services for Adults, Teem and Children. Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am. Worship 11.00 am; Evening Service at 600 pm.; Wednesday Pravtr Bible 700 p.m. and brother. He was preceded in death by his mother. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 Bradley R. Talbot, age 47. passed away Saturday, March 13. 2004. Mr. Talbot was a beloved husband, father |_____ Josephine Louise Hill_____ | GUN LAKE - Josephine Louise Hill, aged 69. of Gun Lake and formerly of Wayland, passed away Saturday, March 27. 2004. She was bom to Charles and Louise Heth on Jan. 17, 1935 and was married to Donald F. Hill on March 28, 1975. Surviving are her husband. Donald, moth­ er, Louise; her children, Richard and Marte Roach, Dale and Cindy Roach. Charles Roach. Yvonne and Robert Homes, Marion and Frank Scuttkhio, Carol Wartella. Charles and Pat Hill, Lori and Danny Blair, and Liz and Jim Schmidt; 30 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters. Jim and Shirley Heth. Mary and Bob Walker, and Ruth Dalrymple. Josephine was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerome. Eugene. Randy, and Frederick Heth. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 31. 2004 at Archer. Hampel and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel, with Rev. Bernard Blair officiating. Wayland VFW Auxiliary held a service Tuesday, March 30 at the funeral home. Cremation followed with inter­ ment at Ft Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel, and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. Gtariah M. (Leak) Brock HASTINGS - Gladah M. (Leak) Brock, age 95. of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday. March 27.2004 at her home. Gladah was bom on Aug. 26. 1908 at the family farm in Ionia County to Samuel and Jennie (Knoll) Leak. She grew up and attend­ ed schools in Lake Odessa, graduating from Lake Odessa High School. She furthered her education at Business College in Lansing. She worked at Michigan National Bank. Ionia County Prison, and Bank of America in California. Gladah married Gilbert H. Brock and they began to travel extensively throughout the United States settling in Arizona. Gilbert passed away March 22. 1990. Gladah moved back to the Hastings area in 1995. She was a homemaker and loved tta-.eling as her family grew. They experienced many different climates and cultures. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; a daughter. Anita Bauer, a brother. Harold Leak; and a sister. Lorraine Rogers. She is survived by a son. Harold (Pamela) Brock of Lake Odessa; grandchildren. Jen Brock of Texas. Linda Brock of Lake Odessa. Gail Cross of Hastings. Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Bauer of Middleville. Michael (Vicki) Bauer. Westminster, CA. Noreen (Wayne) Culver, Crestwood, KY; three great-great grandsons; three great-great granddaughters; and one great-great-great grandson. Graveside services were held Monday. March 29. 2004 at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were by Funeral Home in Hastings. the Girrbach �The Hastings Banner - Thundey. April 1. 2004 - Page 7 Marion L. Westbrook VERMONTVILLE - Chris A. Jensen, age 77, of Vermontville, died Tuesday. March 30. 2004 in I -anting Mr. Jensen was bom Nov. 19, 1926 in Lakeview, the son of Albert and Marie Jensen. He married Phyllis Schultz, Dec. 1. 1951. He had been an employee of Fisher-Body for 34 yean, retiring in 1989. Mr. Jensen served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War H. He enjoyed a variety of interests including bingo, fishing, gardening, puzzles, and thor­ oughly enjoyed his family and life. He is survived by sons Charlie (Lynn) of Sheridan, Ernest (Tammy) of Gowen. Larry, Michael (Marianne), and John (Janice) of Vermontville; daughters Christine (James) Turner and Rebecca (Shawn) Scott of Vermontville. Susan (Jon) Villanueva of Tennessee, and Sally (Brian) Symonds of Nashville; 25 grandchildren; and eight great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Schultz) Jensen, May 4, 1997 and two sons Donnie and Patrick. Funeral services will be Friday, April 2,2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Rev. Duane Royston will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 1. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. VERMONTVILLE - Williun E. (Bill) Milligan, age 66, of Vermontville, went to be with his Lord, Saturday. March 27, 2004 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Charlotte. After a lifelong struggle with physical adversity and pain. Mr. Milligan was bom in Lansing, on Jan. 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Clyde and Violet (Spilitte) Milligan. Bill graduated from the Pine Lake School in 1959. ’ He was the husband of Phyllis A. (Herriman) Milligan, whom be married in 1960 in Dewitt The couple made their home in the SunfieM/Vermontville area where together they raised their family. The couple had been mar­ ried for 44 years. . Bill began his working career with Sears where he worked in the watch and jewelry repair area anti1 he was hired at Diamond Reo Trucks in 1960. He was employed for 13 years at Diamond Reo where he worked as an engine test inspector until his retirement in 1973. He was a lifetime member of Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman who truly loved being in the out-of-doors. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter. Aleina; son, Joe; daughter, Kelly; granddaughter. Samara; granddaughter, Danielle; granddaughter. Charlie Lynn; brother. Larry (Charieen) Milligan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at Nashville Baptist Church on Tuesday. March 30. 2004 with Revs. Lester DeGroot and Deano Lamphere officiating. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. Richard Kellar Stem Richard Kellar Stem was bom in Hastings, Sept 12, 1917. moved to St Louis. Mo. and then New Albany. Ind. but spent his summers at Gun Lake. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1940. He was president of Chester B. Stem, Inc. for over 50 years. The company produced and dis­ tributed fine domestic and imported lumber and veneers. He was preceded in death by wife. Nancy; parents, Chester and Martha Stem; grandpar­ ents, Kellar and Grace Stem. Mr. Stem is survived by his wife. Dorothy; children, Charles, Robert and Barbara; grand­ children and great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy. HASTINGS - Marion L. Westbrook, age 77, of hustings, died Monday, March 29. 2004 at Penncck Hospital. Mrs. Westbrook was bom on May 8. 1926 in Lowell, the daughter of Earl and Edna (Crooks) Barkley. She was raised in Horton Bay, Mich, and attended a one room school house there that is now an historical land­ mark. She was a devoted wife, mother, grand­ mother. and sister, and was always there for someone in need. She was married to 'William H. Westbrook on Oct. 15. 1948. Mrs. Westbrook was employed at various manufacturing jobs, and later at Thomapple Manor as a nurses aide. She was a member of Thomapple Valley Church. Mrs. Westbrook is survived by her daugh­ ters. Nancy (David) Wynn of Tipp City. Ohio. Judy (Chris) Armstrong of Hastings and Mary Lynn (Mike) Shellington of Hastings, five grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Brown of Lowell and Betty Blissett of Charlevoix; two brothers, Alvin (Lois) Barkley of Jacksonville, FL and Charles “Ben” Hasman of Delton; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband. William H. Westbrook on Feb. 23. 2004. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1 at Thomapple Valley Church with Pastor Jay Taylor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Valley Church. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home. | j SPRINGFIELD MaryLou (Davis) Isaacson, age 69, of Springfield, died Thursday. March 25.2004 at home. She was bom July 10,1934 in Hastings, to Walter G. and Rachel (Adams) Davis MaryLou graduated from Hastings High School in 1952. She married Franklin E. Isaacson on June 22, 1957 in Hastings. She had worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Springfield Schools, and Calhoun County Intermediate School District, retiring in 1994. Survived by her husband Franklin; sons. Thomas (Robyn) Isaacson, of Greenfield. IN; David (Wendy) Isaacson, and James (Kathy) Isaacson, all of Battle Creek; daughters. Debra (Kevin) Davenport, and Patricia (Russ) Lyttle, all of Battle Creek; sister. Patricia Caviston, of Napa. CA and 11 grand­ children. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Society. Women’s League of St. Jerome Catholic Church, St. Margaret Mary Unit, Battle Creek Area Lioness Club. MaryLou loved spending time with her children and grand­ children, and loved to write letters. Mass was held Monday. March 29.2004 at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Borgess-Visiting Nurse and Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Blanche I. Lewis HASTINGS Blanche I. Lewis, of Hastings, passed away March 27. 2004. Mrs. Lewis was bom April 25. 1912 in Cloverdale, the daughter of Welton and Hazel (Hine) Brooks. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1930. On Aug. 14, 1930 she married Walter J. Lewis. For over 20 ye;-« she was a rural mail car­ rier, and for over 30 years she worked at Gould Grocery and Restaurant, where she was known for her homemade pies that she baked. Many will remember her peanut butter pie and her sour cream and raisin pies. Blanche enjoyed music, sewing, embroi­ dery and cooking. She was a former member of the Emmanuel United Brethren Church in Cloverdale, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her daughters Mary Lou (Robert) Mackaluso of Battle Creek. Suzanne (Ronald) Nash of Freeport, and Barbara (Kart) Anders of Delton; sons. Phillip (Marilyn) Lewis of South Carolina, and James (Anita) Lewis of Richland; a brother. Robert (Beverly) Brooks of Hastings; and sisters. Winona (John) Chandler of Hastings and Vivian Flower of Charlotte; 18 grandchildren; many great and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by a sis­ ter Priscilla Karmes and great grandsons. Benjamin Wilson and Mark Chilton. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. March 30, 2004 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Rev. Kathy Brown and Rev. EJavid Mackaluso, officiating. Burial took take place at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church of Hastings will be appre­ ciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Music school students plan ‘Share-A-Thon’ Community Music School students and teachers are gathering pledges from family, friends and businesses for the school's first annual Share-A-Thon, a fund-raiser to help make music lessons affordable to all. Participants will perform for the public Saturday. April 24. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St., Hastings. Proceeds will fund scholarships and services not covered by tuition. Performers range from young children to adults, and include a wide variety of instru­ ments. The program will include video demonstrations of Kindermusik, the delight­ ful music program for young children from infancy through age seven. Children can explore instruments at an Instrument petting zoo. provided compli­ ments of Masteller Music. Visitors registering for lessons or classes that day will have registration fees waived, a savings of $15 per student. The Community Music School accepts all applicants regard­ less of age or skill level. Registration for private lessons is open all through the semester, with tuition being pro­ rated. The current semester runs through May 22. Summer semester runs from June to August. For more information about the Share-AThon or learning opportunities of the Community Music School, please call (269) 948-9441. Founded in Battle Creek in 1996. and in Hastings in 2002, the Co>nmunity Music School is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County. ‘Great Decisions’ group to meet again this month The Great Decisions discussion group sponsored by the Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement will add a ninth session from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 13, meeting at the Hastings campus of KCC. The purpose of this gathering will be to view and discuss the last two video presenta­ tions prepared by the Foreign Policy Association, aired on March 31 and April 7. The topics discussed by foreign affairs experts oa these videos are: The United Nations Security Council,” “Reforming the Power Club,” and "After the War. Rebuilding the Nation." Each half-hour video will be fol­ lowed by discussion. Members of the Great Decisions group this year arc reminded of this extra session, and members of the public who would like to sample a Great Decisions meeting also arc invited. The Institute for Learning in Retirement is designed for older persons who wish to con­ tinue learning informally in courses without credit or grades, and at low cost. Membership in ILR is $15 a year, and entitles members to take courses they choose, usually meeting two hours a week for four weeks, at a cost of $10. Some classes arc longer or shorter, and a few may require the purchase of a book. Members also may plan the course offer­ ings. and day-long trips to explore new places, by meeting with the Planning Committee. Its next meeting is Tuesday. April 20. at 10 a.m., at Hastings campus of KCC on M-179 just west of Hastings. Delton percussionist to join all-star band Percussionist Ben Daniels of Delton Kellogg High Schoo) will take part in an all­ Michigan high school band event at 7:30 tonight (Thursday., April 1) at Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University. Two all-star ensembles will be created as part of the 36th annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music hosted by WMU's School of Music. The 120-member Eric Whitacre All-Star Band will perform in James W. Miller Auditorium. The 60-member all-star repertory band will spend time read­ ing newly published works for band. More than 225 outstanding young musi­ cians from nearly 80 Michigan high schools were nominated by their band directors for seats in these two ensembles. The Whitacre all-star band, of which Daniels will be a member, will be conducted by this year's guest composer. Eric Whitacre, and Robert Spradling, director of bands at Western Michigan University. The All-star Repertory Band will be hosted by Dr. John Lychner. conductor of the University Concert Band. Professors from the WMU School of Music selected those who will have the opportunity to participate in these all-star ensembles. Marriage licenses Dorothy Edmonds turning 99 Dorothy Edmonds, former resident of Nashville, will be having her 99th birthday on April 6,2004. Anyone wishing to send her a card may send it to: 11334 West Court Blvd.. Jacksonville, FL 32218. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Larry Bruce White, Delton and Krista Leigh Beck, Delton. Jamison Michael Berg. Middleville and Gwen Marie Williams, Middleville. Charles Duane McCarty, Jr., Dowling and Sherry Lyn Denman. Dowling. Timothy Allen Hannan. Hastings and Elizabeth Anne Phillips. Hastings. Cory Louis Hamilton. Hastings and Wendi Ahnjayla Madden. Hastings. Bracken Ray Burd, Wyoming and Elisha Terah Eckhart. Delton. Lincoln LaVem Miller, Hastings and Shanna Kay O’Keefe, Hastings. Daniel Joseph Kellogg, Nashville and Julia Ann Warmuskerken, Nashville. jfewbom babies BOY, Jackson Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 18. 2004 at 1:24 p.m. to Crystal Taylor of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Collin James, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 11, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. to Kevin and Heather Neely of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 23 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Tristen Lee. born at Pennock Hospital on March 6, 2004 at 9:33 p.m. to Michael and Tia Cross of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs and 21.5 inches long. GIRL, Alyssa Marie, born at Petmock Hospital on March 10. 2004 at 12:20 a.m. to David Johns and Lisa Closser of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 191/2 indies long. GIRL, Maddie Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12. 2004 at 2 p.m. to Kathryn and Link Pape of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Brody Wayne, boro at Pennock Hospital on March 7,2004 at 4:48 a.m. to Kim and Wayne Nicholson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hayden Dale, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12, 2004 at 3:57 p.m. to Robert and Kori (Armour) Taylor of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aaron Daniel, boro it Pennock Hospital on March 5, 2004 al 9:54 p.m. to Dan and Jami Rhodes of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Chase Matthew, bom at. Pennock Hospital on March 9, 2004 at 1:57 p.m. to Rachelle Heacock and Timothy Deal of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. GIRL, Kaytlynn Nicole, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 2. 2004 at 12:54 p.m. to Robert Jahnke and Brandi Andrews of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Owen Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2004 at 10:25 a.m. to Michael and Christina Harig of Delton. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Emma Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2004 at 2:02 p.m. to Kimberly Andrews and Wayne Keeler of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Clay Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2004 at 12:52 a.m. to Shane and Sara Ashley of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Riley James, born at Pennock Hospital on March . 3, 2004 at 7:54 p.m. to Shane Skibinski and David Leary of Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Dawn, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 14, 2004 at 2:14 p.m. to Amy Deberry and John Gummo of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Amber Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 2,2004 at 9:56 a.m. to Rob and Oietta Fenton of Grand Rapids. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Trysten James, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 14, 2004 at 9:17 a.m. to Nicole and Benjamin Mears of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Desiree Rose, boro at Pennock Hospital on March 16. 2004 at 11:55 to Samantha Burnham and Brandon Bout of Nashville/Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Rory Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12, 2004 at 11:08 a.m. to Holly and Joe Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Ella Renee, boro at Pennock Hospital on March 2. 2004 at 1:24 p.m. to Heather and Dennis McFudden of Hastings. Waghing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ZA 60 (du/t Au a ^4 y afMiinh Shawn H. Woody, 2000 Hastings High School graduate, has been named to the Dean's Honor List for 2003 fall semester at Charles Stewart Mott Community College of Flint, Michigan. She is pursuing a career in nursing. Presently, Shawn is employed with Genesys Regional Medical Center of Flint as a Health Unit Coordinator. Shawn is the 6ft daughter of Jim and Deanne Woody, both H of whom are alumnus ofC.S. Mott. �Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday. April 15. a delay of one week due to Maundy Thursday (April 8) falling on the usual meeting night. Leah Abbott will be the speaker. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. April 10. at Lake Manor. Sunday morning will be the time for Daylight Savings Time to begin. Spring for­ ward and lose an hour’s sleep. Passover begins Monday. April 4. and con­ cludes Tuesday. April 13. Good Friday services for the Lakewood community will be held at I p.m. at Central United Methodist Church on Friday. April 9. Easter sunrise services will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday. April II. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. There will be a breakfast served following the service. The bell choir of Central UMC will be playing for this early service. Make reservations for the breakfast by calling the church' office at (269) 367­ 4800. Other churches may be having similar services. March 31 is the posted date for removal of artificial flowers from cemetery urns at Lakeside Cemetery. A roast beef and ham dinner is planned for Sunday at Cunningham's Acre. The meal is sponsored by Lakewood Community Ambulance Service, serving from noon until 3 p.m. The second annual Festival of Tables was a big success. Last year there were 19 tables and this year there were 25. each with a dis­ tinctive theme. The library was closed Saturday forenoon so the staff could be at St. Edward's Family Center making final prepa­ rations for the noon event. Hostesses could setup either Friday night after the weekly Lenten fish supper hosted by St. Edward's Church or in the forenoon. Those attending mostly had time to make the rounds to see the variety of table settings and decorations before the luncheon. Jeff Meyers' catering service provided the tasty luncheon. Members of the National Honor Society from Lake wood High School provided the wait staff in a very efficient manner. The hostesses were introduced before the meal. Printed pro­ grams detailed the theme of each table. Would you believe a table cover which was actually a shower curtain? The theme of a Monopoly game had some unique twists, including host(ess) Robin) dressed as the dapper man in the Monopoly game. There was a table with live goldfish in tall glass containers decorated the "Under the Sea" hosted by Nancy Johnston and Karen Banks. Nancy wore a sequined shirt outlining colorful fish and the mermaid in costume bore a striking resem­ blance to Karen. She was complete with flip­ pers. Horses, golf widows, flowers, hum­ mingbirds, snowmen, country scenes, African animals and more provided themes for some of the other tables. Storyteller Jennifer Invinskas entertained with her story about how she acquired her storytelling lamp from the Upper Peninsula and she told a fam­ ily story about her immigrant grandparents, how they met, what they dreamed, and how they found a fortune. Prizes had been provid­ ed by three banking institutions and others for the door prizes and a raffle. Children from the audience drew the nunes for the lucky win­ ners. Spring crocus plants are in blossom, mak­ ing a colorful spl.’sh on many lawns Kathy's Flower Patch is getting enlarged quarters. Kathy Mesecar has purchased the business building on M-50 in which she has operated her flowci shop for years so now she can expand into the space formerly used by Wilbur Graham for his floor covering busi­ ness. An earlier use for the entire building Thelma Curtis and Robin Michalski put the finishing touches on the Monopoly table for Union Bank, complete with piggy banks and Monopoly money. Michigan Hm Fiwe Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! [?5 YES! Mobile Home in Park ® OOPS! (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) 269-945-6280 M M: Wrt. m 0* Mr taK MM bl MrtMMl Call today! ■m Hm. Tm. Locally owwd Md tiMrsteil. Ruinous rumor Lisa Williams, Odessa Township clerk, arranges napkins at her Olympian table, "Let The Games Begin." Lois Barton arranges the final pieces at her Blue Birds table with hydrangea blos­ soms. was a sport shop. It is interesting to read in old newspapers what the Village Council was doing a hundred years ago. Much of the business then dealt with new sidewalks and water mains. The Jan. 9,1902, Lake Odessa Wave reported that there had appeared in the previous Wave a notice of drain letting of the Counter Drain, a ditch extending actol* the north end of Johnson's addition to ihe village, commenc­ ing at a point near Kart's flouring mill and extending northeast through the town and across the fields to Jordan Lake Avenue, fol­ lowing nearly the line of the open ditch now there. The new drain was to be of tile and was bid off by Thad Bywaler at $1.10 per rod. the tile to be furnished at the sale on Monday. "This part of town has been greatly in need of such a drain, and the plan found but little opposition. With the big drain running through the center of the town, this new one draining the north side and the natural fall to the lake on the south side gives us about all we can ask for in the way of drainage,, unless we may some day get big enough to need a sewage system." The big drain through the center of town would be the Brisbin Drain, which was redone many years ago and on which much of the town was assessed for years until the obligation was paid off. The Counter Drain was redone about 1996 and the north end residents were assessed for five years plus an extension of one year. Kart's Mill was on Tupper Lake Street at the comer of (then) Johnson Street, which connected with Tupper Lake until the expansion of Lake Odessa Machine Products closed the south block of Johnson. Another drain story in the same issue reported that Marvin Kenyon of Sebewa Township replaced Elisha Strong as county drain commissioner by election. Mr. Kenyon had been Sebewa Township drain commissioner. Mr. Strong had promoted the idea that wherever possible, new drains should be covered tile drains instead of open drains, thus allowing farmers to till all of their fields and not have to work around open ditches. The toy and doll show at the Depot Museum was a success last weekend. Details will come next week. Dear Annie: I am an 18-year-old high school senior, and I have a major problem. 1 met "Linda" in sixth grade, and we became fast friends. Later that year, a friend of mine said she'd heard a nasty rumor about me that morn­ ing. After some sniffing around. 1 found out that my good friend. Linda, told this horrible lie about me because she was jealous of my other friendships. Her lactic worked. The gossip ruined every friendship I had - even the girl who asked me about the rumor never spoke to me again. Linda transferred to another school after sixth grade, and I thought that was the end of it However, I got into some trouble, and now Linda and I are both at the same high school. At first, I decided she was a changed girl and everything was hunky-dory. But last week. Linda and I got into a fight on the bus about some little thing and she threatened to use the same rumor agai nst me, this time at our current school. Annie, Linda is infuriating. She spreads rumors about everyone. She is loud, stupid, annoying and never thinks she is wrong. I am so sick of her that I don't want to be her friend any longer. However, I am afraid if I tell her goodbye, shell spread this same horrid rumor about me and ruin my life yet again. What should I do? - Between a Boulder and a Wall of Fire Dear Between: We arc eager to help any teenager who uses the phrase "hunky-dory." If Linda is as obnoxious as you say. other stu­ dents will know not to believe her gossip. If necessary, speak up and tell your friends the truth. It sounds as if Linda lias some serious inse­ curity issues. Perhaps you could gently suggest that she might want to talk to the school coun­ selor about the things that bother her. And it wouldn't hurl for you to enlist the counselor's help as well. SmeHy statement Dear Annie: I love my 75-year-old dad dear­ ly. My children adore him, and we love having him around. The problem? He smells. I don't know if Dad doesn't bathe enough, or he doesn't wash his clothes as often as he should. I spray a lot of air freshener, but his presence is unbearable. When he leaves our bouse, the odor lingers for quite a while. 1 have tried subtle hints. I have purchased cologne, but he doesn't wear it. I even have offered to do his laundry, but he enjoys doing things himself. Dad has his wits about him. but 1 believe his senses have been dulled. I love him and am so grateful to have him ip our lives, but the prob­ lem is getting worse. I do not want to hurt his feelings. Do you have any ideas? — Holding My Breath Dear Breath: We assume Mom is not in the picture. That means you must tell Dad his olfactory sense is not working as well as it once did. Gently let him know you are con­ cerned that other people might begin noticing his body odor. Remind him that he needs to shower daily and wear deodorant, and that undergarments need to be washed after every use. He might be embarrassed (you. too), but it's best if this information comes from a lov­ ing daughter and not a stranger. No happy return Dear Annie: Last summer, 1 was maid of honor in my best friend's wedding. I put a lot of time, effort and expense into throwing her a bridal shower and helping her with wedding plans. Shortly after the wedding, our friend­ ship fizzled, and we have not spoken in months. Yesterday, she sent me a nasty e-mail, demanding that I return the necklace she gave me for being in the wedding party. Du I have to give it back? And should 1 respond to her e­ mail? - Frustrated in Pennsylvania Dear Pa.: The necklace belongs to you. If you want to mend fences, you might send a conciliatory reply to her e-mail. If you can't manage that, ignore her. ftps on talking Stay informed on local events... Dear Annie: I find myself in the awkward position of wanting to help my 24-year-old daughter. "Alice," with a problem she doesn't even know she has. Though some people arc better conversa­ tionalists than others, most have at least devel­ oped a sense of give-and-take while conven- Subscribe to The BANNER! Cal.. 945-9554 members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Mutual Insurance Company wilf be held at the Home Office. East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 14. 2004, beginning at 900 am. M IchMi W. Pu*na, Secretary 09530696 Dear Annie: I am a widowed senior who married "Chet" after the death of my first hus­ band. Chet is a wonderful man whom I have known for 15 years. My problem is his sister, "Emma." Il took four years to develop a rela­ tionship with her and her husband, but eventu­ ally we became close. We spent time at each others' homes, going to concerts and dining out - until last summer. Suddenly, they stopped calling, answering their phone or sending birthday cards. The one time I called and asked if something was wrong. Emma was cool but insisted everything was fine. This is my husband's only sister, and she is in her late 70s. Since all my family has died in the last four years, I know how impor­ tant it is to stay close. What can I do? — Indiana Sister-in-Law. Dear Indiana: It’s possible that Emma or her husband are having medical difficulties that they are trying to hide. It also could be that she heard or saw something that made her want to end the friendship, but you won’t know unless she tells you. Ask Chet to call or. better yet, visit his sister and see if be can find out what happened. It would be a shame to lose what lit­ tle family he has left. Donate body into Dear Annie: I was interested in the letter from the woman who wanted to donate her body to science. Please tell your readers that anyone who wishes to donate a body for the purpose of medical research can do so through Science Care Anatomical, which makes all arrangements for persons upon death at no charge to the family. The organization is accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks, and can be reached at: Science Care Anatomical, 2020 West Melinda Lane, Phoenix. AZ 85027, 1-800-417-3747 (www.sciencecare.com). - Caroline in California Dear Caroline: Thank you. Our readers will appreciate the information. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. BmJB (Custom Homes. Design/Buiid) • (269) 372-1022^^^^ Hastings. Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings 404 Silent sister Build to suit with Ferris Construction NOTICE To ing. Alice apparently missed this. She con­ stantly talks over people, never allowing them to jump into the conversation. She is a verbal steamroller, unable or unwilling to pause. When I talk with Alice, J must make a com­ ment several times before she is aware that I've said anything. Though she's a very cute girl, she does not make new friends easily and never keeps a boyfriend for long, which makes me think her lack of communication skills *s hurting her social life. Is there anything I can suggest for her that might help? I don't want to confront her, as she becomes very defensive when criticized. Steamroller’s Mom Dear Mom: There are people who learn to verbally run down others because, in the busi­ ness world, it is sometimes the only way to get a word in edgewise. Your daughter, however, seems too young to have encountered this problem, so it is apparently a habit that will require effort to break. One of the responsibilities of being a parent (no matter how old the child) is that you get to broach unpleasant subjects. The next time Alice verbally runs you over, take her hands in yours and look her straight in the eye. Repeat her name until she stops talking. Then tell her that when she doesn't allow others to respond, she is eliminating the chance to get to know them. The ability to listen is one of the most prized qualities in a friend. Offer to work with her so she can improve her listening skills, and if you speak in a loving, non-critical manner, perhaps she will hear you. • • • • • EconormcaWy priced stick built homes Less than buying at market prices Substantial equity for Ferris Construction customers/home owners Deal direct with builder, no middleman High future appreciation for investors 2.2 acres, 220 ft. of frontage on M-66 between Ctoverdaie Road and Dowling Road. 15 miles from Battle Creek, 15 miles from Chariotte. 5 nWes from NashvrKe Cal Grog at (260) 372-1022 soon-the Oder wil not last long. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1. 2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Coats Grove: More about this village By Joyce Weinbrecht George Washington Coats was the first to settle on this unique area, the coming togeth­ er of four townships in Barry County. Here Woodland, Carlton, Castleton and Hastings Township met. Each comer played a signifi­ cant pan in the development and history of the village. George W. Coats was a carpenter and built many of the buildings in the area, including his own spacious house, bam and other out­ buildings. He also built a workshop where he made sleighs, sleds, clothes bars, a coffin. He also set wagon tires, buggy tires, made hay racks and hay wagons, privys and wheelbar­ rows. He put up the bonds for a post office and received the appointment of post master of the village called Coats Grove. This was on Sept. 29. 1879. He built a building to house the new venture. The mail arrived in Coats Grove from Hastings by a team of horses. From Coats Grove the horses and wagon moved on to Woodland. Later after the C.K.&S. Railroad came through the village the mail arrived twice each day by train. Later the area became pan of Hastings Mail Route 97 in the early years of 1900s. Charlie Bachelor was the carrier for this route in those times. The schoolhouse sat on the Carlton Township comer of the village. It is still standing (2004). As many as 100 students attended the school at one time particularly during the winter months when older boys attended after the fall harvest was done. Male teachers were often hired for the winter term to help keep discipline in the school. Dr. Charles McIntyre was once hired with this in mind and he did keep order in the school. The land for the church on the southwest comer of the village was from the Charles Fuller farm and the church still is standing and operating. The C.K.&S. Railroad which ran across Barry County beginning in Kalamazoo and ending in Woodbury, arrived in Coats Grove in 1889. This railroad. Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw, opened up the world for the country town. There were two passenger trains a day allowing students to attend Hastings High School and finish the last two grades of their education. Businessmen and salesmen “drummers’' they were called, could stop in the little towns to peddle their wares. And farmers could import the things they needed for operation of their farms and export their farm products. Along with grains, com. beans, wheat and oats, the fanners were growing sugar beets and could load them on the cars and ship them out. Smith Brothers built an elevator there and there was a stock yard, managed by Charles Rowladcr. so that animals could be shipped to market usually Detroit or Chicago. The elevator also had a coal yard and coal was brought in from Kalamazoo and sold to the surrounding community. Charles McCall was the conductor for the railroad. Ernest Smith was the ticket agent for many years. Winnie Dove had a blacksmith shop near the general store and later a large shop nearer the railroad where he sen iced cars of die times mostly Model T Fords. Art Bennet then had a blacksmith shop south of the store. C.K. & S. Depot. Coats Grove. Mich. The path from the depot to the store was a dirt path and often muddy. The DGTO Club. Do Good To Others, made up of the ladies of the community raised the money to build a cement sidewalk from the depot to the store. They had an ice cream social in July of 1909 and Bert Whiting of Woodland built the cement sidewalk from the train tracks west along the south side of the road extending from the station to the church. It is still there (2004). Conservancy protects 250 acres in Barry County The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy this past year protected just over 575 acres of diverse landscapes in its ninecounty service area, landscapes said to be integral to the health and beauty of southwest Michigan. Of those 575 acres, approximately 250 are located in Barry County, including a lake and surrounding wetland area in Hope Township (the Schultz Lake conservation easement), and a mature oak-hickory forest that opens into prairie grassland in Orangeville Township (the Tenho S. Connable Conservation easement). The 80-acrc Connable conservation ease­ ment protects mature oak-hickory forest that opens into prairie grassland and vistas from one of the highest points in Barry County. "This is a very special place for my fami­ ly." recalls Mrs. Connable when speaking about the land. "It is very satisfying to know that the trees, wildlife, and natural aesthetic features of the ana will be permanently pro­ tected." The Connable easement is part of the land conservancy's continuing effort to preserve and protect unique places within Barry County. The property is located along Guernsey Lake Road, which is home to another SWMLC project, the Hazel and Josephine Rood conservation easement. Dr. Charles Mehne, owner and resident of the Rood easement, said, "The area is sur­ rounded by lakes and is incredibly species rich." Mehne's property shares its borders with two other crucial projects along Guernsey Lake Road: the Fish Lake Slate Game Area and the Blackmore State of Michigan agricul­ tural easement. SWMLC Executive Director Peter Ter Louw said. "We are very happy about the completion of the Tenho S. Connable conser­ vation easement. The fact that there are already hundreds of acres protected by SWMLC and the State of Michigan makes this area unique not only for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty, but unique for the amount of passionate individuals maintaining the natural qualities of Barry County for gen­ erations to come. The Connable easement is part of an ongoing conservation project that we hope will grow in Barry County because there are so many people who care deeply about their land." Also in 2003. the SWMLC worked with an anonymous donor to protect the 170-acre Schultz Lake property in Hope Township. The Schultz Lake Conservation Easement protects mature beech-maple and oak-hickory forests, tamarack wetlands, and the 31-acre Schultz Lake in its entirety. The property is also home to a wide variety of plants and ani­ mals, including nesting great blue herons and 11 species of reptiles and amphibians. It also is an important stopover for migrating water­ fowl. The Schultz Lake property originally was part of the estate of the late Dr. H. Lewis Batts, Jr., and Jean McColl Batts. The Battses purchased many special and environmentally significant pieces of property in Barry County during their lifetimes. "Dr. Batts recognized that large, unfrag­ mented properties that surrounded wetlands and lakes were both increasingly rare and crit­ ical to the wildlife that inhabit them." said Monica Evans, longtime friend of the Battses. "He carefully searched for properties, like Schultz Lake, with these characteristics that he felt were worthy of protection " An anonymous donor, long aware of the beauty of the property, stepped forward and purchased the parcel with the intent of perma­ nently protecting it. Jody Simoes. SWMLC land protection spe­ cialist. said, “I was having a conversation with the present owners about 'conservation buyer programs,' in which conservationminded :ndividuals purchase a significant property interest and then work with a land conservancy to protect the property. I explained that it was a great way for land con­ servancies to place deserving property under protection, without financially straining the organization. When they asked if I knew of any such property on the market, I immedi­ ately mentioned Schultz Lake. Moments later, we were pouring over maps and plat books, and just weeks later I got the call. They had purchased the entire Schultz Lake property and wanted to begin working on a conserva­ tion easement!" The Schultz Lake conservation easement is a result of the commitment of the new owner to permanently protect this tract of land. Conservation buyers, like those who worked to protect Schultz Lake, enable SWMLC to do more to protect southwest Michigan's important places. As in similar transactions, conservation buyers may also realize signifi cant income tax and estate tax benefits by vol­ untarily choosing to protect property they own. Ter Louw said. "The decision of these donors to purchase and protect such a signifi­ cant piece of property is a testament to their commitment to Barry County and their belief in the work that SWMLC is doing in south­ west Michigan to protect our scenic open spaces." Conservation easements are legal agree­ ments between a landowner and a land trust or conservation group. A conservation ease­ ment places permanent restrictions on the land use. Easements are a practical way for landowners to protect their property while retaining ownership. Because easements are permanent and are attached to the deed, the restrictions rur. with the land and bind all future owners. Conservation easements also may provide landowners with gift and property tax bene­ fits. The SWMLC was founded in 1991 as a non-profit membership organization dedicat­ ed to preserving land and scenic areas in the nine southwest Michigan counties (Allegan, Barry. Berrien, Branch. Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren). The organization protects more than 3,800 acres through the efforts of four full-time and one part-time staff and dozens of hard-working and dedicated volunteers. The SWMLC protects natural areas, his­ toric sites and open spaces through gifts, pur­ chases and conservation easements. It encour­ ages ecologically sound land practices and enables individuals and organizations to con­ serve land important to people and wildlife. The land conservancy also provides opportu­ nities for education, research, outdoor recre­ ation and nature study. For more information, call the SWMLC at (269)324-1600. Cedar Creek Christian School Honor Roll: Third academic quarter (Students must have a 3.3 or higher Grade Point Average for the marking period to qual­ ify.) Fourth grade — Kaylee DeMink. Josiah Jennett. Phillip Mishler and Andrea Polley. Fifth grade — Ariel Hayward (all As). Sixth grade — Ashley Pell and Alex Potter. Seventh grade — Dustin Dowding and Autumn Policy. Eighth grade — Quinn Cook (all As), Jon Cross and Amber Pell. Eleventh grade — Zack Norton and Matt Woolley. Twelfth grade — Matthew Cross. CITY OF HASTINGS The City of Haataiga Department of Public Service, a acceplmg Uda lor lawn mooing and maManance ol its Poles and olhm City owned property lor me 2004/2005 mowing season begrmmg July 1. 2C04. md endmg October 31. 2004. and beginning April 1.2005 2004. and ending June 30. 2005 Blds mail ba received at the office ol the Cay Ciork/Treasurer. 201 East Slate Street, Hastings. Michigan, until 300 p.m on Tuesday, April 20.2004. at which Sme they shall bo opened and read aloud pubMy at the above addriaa The cay reeanier the nght to reject «iy and a« bide and io award the bid in a menner which it bekevee Io be In de own best merest. pnees and other '“ore considered. Prosper** bidders shaS be requead to Provide saWactory evidence ol eucceeatui completion ol work “"‘•r » that contained within the bid package Io be conoid**He to perform this work. Al bids shall be ctearty mwked on the outside ol tie submaw package -Sealed Bld “OWOOS Park lawn Mowing and MMnmilnri.OftMOMB PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 MWSmBRV WURMESr MDSM. NC. An we Ay a vwA rW hi < mw , « W It / A l h1*.”, An HIIIH'V.arMM e MLrm.l'.e, hqpwi A'Hlll e U'. The Genera] Store was built in the late circular glass cover. It was cut to order in 1880s on the southeast comer of the junction of the four townships. It was a two story wooden building with very steep steps to the upper rooms above. There was a wooden windmill tower on the east end of the porch, which ran across the front of the building. There were benches on each side of the door. There was a room on the east side of the store where there was the hardware that the local fanners might need. The main part of the store was wider with counter on both sides. The counter on the east side was the dry goods and notions with a thread case, a revolving cylinder of glass with rows of slots for different colors of thread. Back of that was the shoe department. The west side had glass cases with candy and tobacco in them. At the back of the store wedge shaped pieces. At the very back of the store was a small room used as a barber shop. W. Fred Smith Smith Brothers, Velte & Co. Elevator Willard Bolton, Manager Coats Grove, Mich. was the post office with pigeon holes for the mail. W. Fred Smith was the post master at the conclusion of the local post office which had been bonded and started by George Washington Coats in 1879. There was a large round stove which heated the store and offered a gathering place for the neighbor­ hood men in the winter time. There was a slight decline down from this part of the store and here was the grocery and meat department. Groceries on one side and meat on the other. There was a huge wooden ice box to keep the products cokL Cheese came in a wheel, a large circle covered with a was also the barber. Along the front was a hitching post and also on the west side. Back of the store there was a wooden ice house which was filled in the winter with large blocks of ice cut from a icarby lake. Sawdust was used to insulate the ice house keeping frozen all year. This ice kept the meats and other perishables in the ice box in the store during the summer months. The store was owned by and operated as Smith Brothers, with W. Fred Smith and Ernest Smith as partners. Ernest Smith was the station master for the C.K.&S Railroad station at Coals Grove. Smith Brothers owned a grocery wagon and went through the area each week. They had telephones from both Woodland and Hastings so the housewife could call in her order to be delivered to her home. Often times goods were exchanged for eggs and butter at the local farms. Bakers bread was not too common. What the store carried came in from Kalamazoo on the 8:45 train in strong wooden boxes with rope handles on the ends. It was called Kremo and would be still warm when it arrived on the train, smelling delightful. There were never more than about a dozen loaves each day. Coffee came in the bean stage and was ground in a big coffee grinder. Gold Medal flour came in 50 pounds cloth bags. Vinegar came in a barrel and the customer supplied the jug for it. Maple syrup came in tin cans and maple sugar was sold in different size cakes. The Smiths came to Coats Grove in 1867. first to a farm east of Coats Grove and then in* 1868 to the east edge of Coats Grove. Here they lived out their respective lives. Source: Beulah Smith Johnson, Barry County History 1985 and Allegan Barry County History 1880. POSITION OPENING The Barry County Administrators office has an opening for the position of secretary to the Administrator. Please send resume and cover letter to > | Michael Brown, Administrator, 220 W. State St., Hastings. MI 49058 Notice Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup The City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning April 19.2004. We again request that residents Smit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves and small limbs and brush. We ask that residents Smit the size ol brush placed out lor pickup 10 6 inches In diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handte. We also request that residents place all loose materials in the Kratt biodegradable bags. No bags made ol plastic or other non-biodegradabte material used to contain the yard debris Is acceptable, and wil not be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to ths curb In the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would ask that residents not place material in any traveled Ians, or adjacent to intersections where It night present a vision obstruc­ tion. The spring yard debris pickup generally takes us about two weeks to complete. We antxapate beginning lhe pickup In the 1st Ward, and progressing on through the 2nd. 3rd and 4th Wards. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that al material be placed out just prior to the April 19th start of the pickup to allow us to remove It In a timely fashion. mmomo Tim Glrrbach Diractor ol Public Services �Pagt 10 - Thunday, Aprt 1, 2004 - Th, Haatnga Banrw DK girls bring a been there done that attitude by Brett Bremer Sports Editor This season's Delton Kellogg vanity girls' track and field team returns two mul­ tiple state medalists, and another runner who earned one. The core of athletes who return have been a part of two straight Kalamazoo Valley Association championships. The Panthers know how to win, and are led by a pair of senior captains in Kortni Matteson and Shanna Tamminga who are great athletes and leaders. "Goals are always high in this pro­ gram." said head coach Jim Gibson, who's beginning his 20th season as the DK var­ sity coach. This year the Panthers are expecting more of the same, a third straight league title, a win at regionals. and a finish in the lop ten in the state. "All are doable if we work hard and stay healthy." said Gibson. Matteson and Tamminga, as well as teammate Katie Smoczynski. medaled last year at the state meet in the 1600-meter relay, along with graduated senior Monique Hoyle who was the 800-meter champion. Matteson also medaled in the 300-meter hurdles, and Tamminga medaled in the high jump. Those three key runners and jumpers are also joined by returning stars Kristin Wilfinger (400-meter, relays), Alex Alaniz (pole vault, hurdles), and Marissa Ingle The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity girls' track and field team. Team members are, front from left. Kortni Mafteeon, Shanna Tamminga. Jenna Wanda*, Katee Hogoboom. Alex Alaniz, Katie Smoczynski, Ashley King, Heather BUHn. Claire Moore. Jessica Cardiff, second row, Katie Johncock, Chelsea Stephens, Kristen WIMingor, Marissa ingle. Heather Millard, Jessica Elliott Jordan Haines, Stephanie Hammond. Ashley Imerzel, Terri Ktotti. Candace VanDyk, third row, Kkn Case, Nicole Manic, Laura Knight, Cecilia Mayberry, Margie Nichols. Aksda Leo, Laura Crookston, Kendra Davis, Jessica Taylor, back. Sabrina Didzoleit, Liz Johnson, Mackenzie Rohm, and Suzie Wilhelms. are incoming Jordan “Rick Williams is one of the best jump to me and what he's taught me. Coach girts have to feel confident that they can Haines in the jumps and sprints. Heather coaches in the area and always does a Dale Grimes, the men's assistant, has done bold Millard in the middle distance races, and great job with distance." said Gibson. an awesome job with our cross country Christian in the KVA this spring. Katie Hogoboom in the hurdles. team freshmen 'Great coach and role model Fred Pessell program and it helps our track distance There are still things for the Panthers to is the head men's coach, entering his 32nd girls." work on however. The Panthers lack an year at Delton. I can’t tell you all be means off Paw Paw and Kalamazoo The season begins Thursday, April IS. when the Panthers host Comstock and With all those influences, the Delton Maple Valley. established consistent thrower, they're a (distance). This group along with several other key contributors helped give us the suc­ cess we earned last year." said Gibson. Ixtoking to make their mark on this little thin in the distance numbers, and there is a lack of a tested sprinter, but Gibson has a lot of help working on those few weaknesses. Of ‘he Hat “The Swamp” made me compliment the turf at TK DK looking to win with small ball Delton's new varsity boys' baseball coach will be helped out this spring by the fact that many of his players aren't new. Coach Tun Latta takes over the Panther squad this year, after three years with the Harper Creek High School jayvees and three years as a Delton varsity assistant “1 haven't really identified any goals, per say,” said Latta. “Right now it is more of a thing to play the game right and get funda­ mentally stronger." “I let the kids set their own goals, and help them achieve them." Although the Panthers will be working to catch up with tough Paw Paw and Pennfield squads in the KVA. DK shouldn't be too far behind. "Our infield is tha huge, huge, thing that'll make the difference this year." said Latta. Returning to the Panther infield are short stop Corrie Latta, third baseman Tyler Blacken, and catcher Zac Culbert. All three are getting set for their third spring with the varsity. Blacken is a junior and Corrie Latta and Culbert are seniors. They'll be joined on the diamond by the pair of Mike Insalata and Nathan Farrell, who will both see time at first base, when they're nor firing from the pitchers mound. Blacken will also be in the pitching rota­ tion. along with senior Cory Bourdo, and Corrie Lana may see some short relief. I was afraid of this. , With the spring season upon us everyone can expect a little rain to turn into a little mud, and a little mud to turn into a lot of laundry. Well, everybody except for the TK soccer team which pUys on the new turf. Baseball games and softball games were abruptly stopped yesterday afternoon at Maple Valley as rain and hail showered down. Of course as soon as one got past the Nashville city limits the sun broke out and the ground was dry. Isn't that the way it always works. With spring here, it meant season preview team picture time. I took care of the duties last week at Delton Kellogg. I got the girls’ track and field team, the boys' team, the softball team, and then I headed over to catch the ladies' soccer squad. I found the Panther kickers hanging out in the parking lot north of the field, dressed in their shiny uni's, and asked them where they wanted their photo taken. On the field, or on the edge of the parking lot with the woods in the background. The ream mulled it over and finally coach Paul Harter stepped in and asked the cap­ tains to decide. Somebody shouted. “The Swamp". I thought, okay. I assumed it meant what was behind the woods next to the parking lot Okay, we're doing it by the woods. Let's go. The players started walking towards the field. One step onto the field told you where it got the nickname. It was soft like the turf at Middleville, maybe even softer. It was slick. I would say. if one clumped all the grass on the field together to make a thick, normal, carpet that it would cover about a third of the field. Even with the thin blades spread across the ground, the field was more mud than anything else. The only way to stay out of the mud. would be to stand in one of the small pools that bad formed in scattered spots around the field. It looked like great place for a monster truck rally, or a flag football game, but not a soccer game. It didn't look like a place any varsity sport should be happening. Sure, it would be fun to play a game in conditions like that once or twice a season. But it wouldn't be fun to play in those conditions for half of your games, nor would it tie safe. I guess, it could be considered a great home-field advantage, like the Green Monster, the Metrodome roof, or... I can't even think of anything in sports that compares. Delton soccer is far from MLS. but it doesn't deserve that. Coach Harter said he's searched the Delton area for another field, anywhere the team can play, and come up empty. He said his Panthers have practiced in a field behind the school where the mud is even worse than on The Swamp." just to try and save the field for game time. Even with just a hint of rain hitting Delton Tuesday night, if any according to local eyewitnesses, Wednesday's game with Hastings was moved to Hastings. I haven't had the chance to find out exactly why things are so bad yeL Harter says that the school keeps telling him that there isn’t any money to fix the field. Harter would love to do something about it, but be doesn't know anything about landscaping and drainage be says. I'd love to help too. but he probably knows more about those two things than I do. The only way I can see to fix it is to raise the field by about 10 feet out of its gully and put in some kind of drainage system. The ground is wearing away so bad, there are spo-s where sprinkler heads protrude as obstacles for the players. Without many ocher alternatives, it might be time to move the girls to the football field, and just nope that can recover enough over the summer to be ready for the gridden. I like the mud. but TK's turf isn't sounding too bad right about now. The 2004 Delton Kellogg vanity baaebal team. Team mambars are, front from left, Corrie Latta, Zac Cuffjert, Tyler Blacken, Tyler Harris, Nathan Final .back. Coach Adam Weldon, Lae Chang-Houn, Cory Bourdo, Jimmy Kendrick, Eric Derek Caldwell. Osborne, John Noto, Mice Insalata, Coach Tim Latta, and Coach Scott Harris. Conch Latta likes his infield, but is looking for an anchor in the outfield. He thinks he may have found it in senior John Noto. Noto ia ou( for vanity basebal I for the first time after running previous springs with the track and field team. While the Panther defense looks strong, the offense is still rounding into shape. "We’re about average hitting, said Coach Latta. “We're not real strong, but we put the ball in play. We woc't strike out a lot* Delton will open its season Tuesday, April 13, with a KVA contest against Parchment at home. Lakewood's Buche and Chase win AM-State volleyball honors Lakewood seniors Jesse Buche and Abby Chase were named to the Michigan High School Volleyball All-Stale teams this past weekend in Lansing. Buche was named to the first team and Chase received an honorable mention award. Buche led the Vikings in kills with 7S1 and digs with 482 and also added 54 aces. She will be attending George Washington University in the fall and will be a setter on their volleyball team. “Buche has worked so hard on volleyball the past four years and she deserves to be first team,” said Lakewood bead coach Jeff Doits. “She is a great player, a great leader aad a great person. I am really happy for Jessie.” Chase led the Vikings in assists this year with 1169 and had 75 aces. She will be play­ ing volleyball next year at K.C.C. “Abby improved so much this year and did a super job running our team,” said Doits. “She was our quiet leader and such a bard worker. I'm very proud of both our girls and AbbyChase will miss them very much.” Jesste Buche MHSAA will honor six local officials The Michigan High School Athletic Association's annual Officials' Awards & Alumni Banquet will honor 354 individuals with 20 or more years of service to the inter­ scholastic sports community. The 40-year award will be presented to 60 officials. In addition, 159 officials with 20 years, and 133 officials with 30 years of expe­ rience. will be honored. With the induction of this year's select group, the honor roll of officials who have aided young student-athletes grows to 5.809 since the inception of the banquet in 1980. These local officials will receive their 30- year service awards. Roily Krauss of Lake Odessa. Robert Monroe of Delton, and Bruce Bender and David Gass of Middleville. Local officials earning 20-year service awards are Steve Evans of Middleville and Tony Joostbems of Nashville. The 25th edition of this banquet will take place on April 24 at the Lansing Sheraton Hotel at 7 p.m. The banquet will also feature the announcement of the 2004 recipient of the Vem L. Norris Award. The honor, named for the former MHSAA executive director, will be presented to an official with more than 20 years of experience who has been active in their local officials' association, has mentored ocher officials and has been involved in offi­ cials' education. This year's banquet will feature brief multi­ media presentations prior to the introduction of the 20.30 and 40-year recipients, with his­ torical highlights from 1984, 1974 and 1964. Tickets for the banquet are available to the public and are priced at $15.00. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For additional infor­ mation. contact Faye Verellen at (517) 332­ 5046. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Aprs 1, 2004 - Page 11 Panther boys want to start another string Delton's varsity boys' track and field won every Kalamazoo Valley Association title from 1991-2000. Last spring they took their spot back at the top of the conference, and now the Panthers want to keep it. “Our goal is to win the KVA champi­ onship." said coach Fred Pessell, who’s beginning his 32nd year as the Delton mentor. A long list of solid seniors will be looking to start another string of titles at Delton. It's a list which includes state medalist Kris Oglesbee in the sprints. Clay Drewyor and Brandon Lester running hurdles. Todd Champion doing throws. Evan Williams in distance races, as well as their classmates Mark NeSmith. Brett Michael. Jon Erickson, and Brandon Garrison. They’ll be joined by fellow seniors Dustin. Morgan. James Rose, and Chad James on the The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team. Team members are. front from left, Josh Barnes, Brandon Garrison, Sebastian Becker, Kevin Rook, Jon Erickson, Brett Michael, Kris Oglesbee, Evan Williams, Clayton Drewyor, Brandon Lester, Todd Champion, Dustin Morgan, James Rose, Chris Olson, second row, Stephan Fetterley, Brandon Link, Kyle Whitener, Jake Risner, Brad Goldsworthy, Andrew Ouding, Jupian Ortega, Jake Bowman, Eric Ryan, Jason Lindberg, Adam Rouse, Tom Sigler, third row, Jack Griffin, Jason Roe, Bryon Moyer, Paul Diaz, Ricky Oftiz, Andy Spencer, Nick Archer, Dan Broadhurst, Kyle Ferris, Chad Cook, Kyle Kiser, fourth row, Colten Porter, Steve Tiffany. Dan Roberts, Zack Mueller. Ross VanderMeer, Bobby Fisher, Adam Rohm, Eric Lee, Dan Norris, RC Court, Paul Slee, Nate Pursell, Johnny Overbeek, back. Coach Jason Fleser, Coach Fred Pessell, and Coach Dale Grimes. team for the first time. Oglesbee medaled in seventh place in the 200-meter dash at last year's Division 3 slate meet, but he’ll be looking for help in the sprinting events this spring. Also back are juniors Rex Fetlerly. Brad Goldsworthy. Brandon Link. Andrew Ouding. Adam Rouse. Tom Sigler, and Josh Barnes, along with sophomore Nick Archer. Junior Jake Bowman is another Panther out for track for the first time who could make an impression on the standings for the squad. Basically, the Panthers are loaded, but they need to keep their eyes on the task in front of them. Pennfield. Parchement, and Paw Paw will all be right on their heels in the KVA race. First up is a tri-meet at home against Comstock and a strong Maple Valley squad on Thursday. April 15. No more waiting, this is next year for Delton girls Delton vanity girls' soccer head coach key newcomers to the team are sophomore Paul Harter expects a break out year for the midfielder Melissa Robbins and sopho­ girls' program this spring. more defender Tiffany Smith. A number of players return from the In all. the Panthers have 13 returning Panther squad that went 7-10-1 last year two year letter winners, and 11 returning and placed third in the Kalamazoo Valley two year starters, as well as eight players who have won some kind of KVA, District, Association. The returning players bring a wealth of experience, depth, balance, and maturity to or State recognition for their play. As the team presses for a KVA title, the biggest hurdle may be in their own heads. the DK squad. way is senior captain Harter says that the team may have the Shannah Fisher al one of the forward spots. most trouble just learning to expect success Captaining the team from the back lines and accepting nothing less than the best. Leading the will be junior Courtney Chapple. Also returning are junior midfielders Casey Peavey. Carolin Humphrey, and Whitney Knollenberg. junior forwards Angie Poteet and Jessie Searles, and defender Jill Roberts. Of course. Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian won't make things easy on the Panthers as the teams fight for the KVA crown. The Panthers got their season underway this week with contests against Wayland on Searles will share goaltending duties Monday and Hastings on Wednesday. Next with newcomer, sophomore Katrina Harter up for DK is an April 12 tilt al Three who could also see time at forward. Other Rivers. The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity girts' soccer team. Team members are, front from left, Cnealsea Howard, Angie Poleet, Courtney Chapple, Jill Roberts, Shannah Fisher, Nikki Bechtel, middle row, Coach Paul Harter, Coach Chapple, Amanda May, Carolin Humphrey, Leslie Storteboom, Katrina Harter, back, Ashley Hennessey, Tiffany Smith, Rachael Motesworth, Melissa ~'— ..... . berg, manager Malt Kemp, and Casey Peavey. _ Coach expects better D from her DK softball team it was a tough spring a year ago for the the duties between pitching and playing Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ softball team, which went 1-23. This year’s squad should be a bit improved from that one. Both pitchers, senior Roxann Huisman and sophomore Alex Culbert. return to the team with another year of experience under their belts. The experience is not something that’s in large supply with this team. Also back are senior outfielder Sam Doubledee, and senior first baseman Jessica Broadhurst Huisman and Culbert will split shortstop. Behind Huisman and Culbert, head coach Kelly Yoder thinks that this should be an improved defensive team. Joining the varsity this spring. Yoder said she expects to see instant impact from junior outfielder Danielle Boyce and sophomore catcher Anna Nielson. . Expect the Kalamazoo Christian Comets to be leading the way in die KVA this spring, but first up for Delton is a contest against Parchment on Tuesday, April 13, at home. Look for the Hastings Saxon Spring Previews in next week's edition of The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity girts’ softball team. Team members are, front from left, Anna Nielson, Danielle Boyce. Cnasity Patrick, Tiftanie Wensauer Sam Doubledee. Roxann Huisman, back, Coach Kelly Yoder. Alex Culbert, Sam Poesyian. Jessica Broadhurst, Hannah Goy, and Rachel Presley. (Missing from photo is Joleon Rasnake.) 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The Vikings and Lions played just five innings before being driven indoors by spring weather which included a small bit of hail, heavy rain, and enough wind out of the east to blow it all right into the two dugouts. Lakewood's Alissa Goble had just crossed the plate after a sacrifice by senior Katie MacDonald to put the Vikes up 3-0 in the ball Lakewood's Ataa Gobis crosses the plale in the fifth inning Tuesday afternoon, as Maple VUey catcher Sammy Cowell heads up the third baseline to stab an errant •wow. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon track teams stretch their legs at GVSU Indoor The Heatings track and field teams once again opened their season by competing at the Grand Valley State University Indoor Meet, March 24 and 25. The Saxon boys competed last Wednesday, and here are the Saxon leaders. Joel Maiville and Jesse Lemon competed in the long jump, with Maiville reaching 18’11, and Lemon making his best leap of 15’8. Maiville was also the top Saxon finisher in the 50- meter dash, where he recorded a time of 6.3 seconds. In the high jump, Eric Gillespie was the top Saxon finisher, with a height of 5*6. Gillespie teamed with Kyle Quada, Ashtin King, and Jared Ford in the 1600-meter relay far a time of 4:14.3. Man Aspinall finished the 50-meter hur­ dles in a time of 8.7 seconds, and King was right behind him in 8.9. The 200-meter dash leaders for the Saxons were Brent Kelley in 26.8 seconds and Lemon in 26.9. In the 400-meters it was Kelsey Edwards leading the Saxons with a time of 60.9 sec­ onds, and Aspinall finishing at 61.5. Hastings 800-meter leader was Neil Moore in 2:21, and Keeton Rose was right behind in 2:24. David Peterson finished the 160G-meter race in 5:49. Hastings top two in the shot put were Heath VanBelkum with a throw of 34*, and Aaron Hasman with a toss of 31 *. On Thursday it was the Saxon girls turn to take on the field at GVSU. Nicole Shaw was the Saxons* top shot put­ ter with a toss of 27*7, and Sarah Walker was next with a toss of 22’2J**. Tasia Thompson led Hastings in the high jump, she finished with a top height of 4*8. In the long jump, it was Deanna Hill scoring the top Saxon spot with a distance of 13*7. The Saxon distance medley relay team of Natalie Pennington, Jaymee Campbell, Amy Ingle, and Mandi Becktel scored a time of 6X11.4. The foursome also teamed up to ran a 4:37.1 in the 1600-meter relay. Alyssa Case was the top Saxon runner in the mile at 7:15.9, and in the 800-meter ran it was Mandi Becktel finishing in 2:503. The Saxon leader in the 50-meter dash was Deanna Hill in 8.1 seconds, in the 50-meter hurdles it was Megan Bolthouse in 9.91, and Amber Peck led Hastings in the 400-meter in 74.2 seconds. It was the only action for the Saxons before the holiday break. Hastings will host Wayland in the O-K Gold opener Tuesday, April 15. game. The Lion offense could never get on track against Viking sophomore pitcher Stevie Spetoskey, who had eleven strike outs in five innings of work, which included her striking our the side in the second and the fifth. The Lions never got a hit. and never got a ball out of the infield. Maple Valley, which had scored 27 total runs in their first two contests of the season against Hastings on Monday, had only one baserunner. Mindy Newton reached on a walk in the bottom of the third, but was thrown out stealing at second base by Viking senior catcher Katie MacDonald. Sara Haskin and Shelley Root each had RBI in the second inning to score the first runs of the season for Lakewood. Spetoskey singled, took second on a wild pitch, third on a sacrifice by Abby Weeks, then came around to score on a Haskin single for the first ran. Kyndra Root, the Lion pitcher, got out of the jam after another ran was scored with one of her five strikeouts. The Lions are now 2-1 on the year, while the Vikes open with a 1-0 maA. Neither team will be in action again until after spring break. Maple Valley will host Battle Creek Central on Tuesday, April 13, and Lakewood will travel to face Belding the same evening. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 36-20: TVCCU 31­ 25; Woodland Sales 28-28; Consumer Concrete 27-29; Woodmansee Sawmill 25.5-30.5; Yankee Zephyr 20.5-353. Men’s High Gaines & Series - M. Weyerman 163-373; B. Woodmansee 202­ 519; L. Porter 214-460; D. Benner 208-594. Women's High Games & Series - S. Beebe 189; V. Scobey 141; B. Wilkins 183. Sunday Night Mixed Hit-N-Miss 80; 4 Horsemen 77; Red Dog 74; Gutter Dusters 69; Sandbaggers 64; Croc Hunters 64; Russ-N-Us 63; Thee Froggers 62; Sunday Snoozers 61; Thunder Alley 59 1/2; Funky Bowlers 55; Barlow Florist 54; Whatever 52 1/2. Womens Good Gaines and Scrim - K Becker 203-553; A. Hubbell 181-482; C. Miller 147-406; K. Craven 152-403; J. Shoebridge 148-391; J. Giar 127-355; B. Barlow 133-338; K Oakley 225; M. Snyder 211; M. Kirchen 204; E Hammootree 173; B. Vugteveen 170; K. Wendorf 13Z Meas Good Gamm and Series • C Sanborn 237-621; J. Cantwell 210-596; B. Rentz 198-567; B. Allen 217-556; J. Shoebridge 221-550; B. Hubbell 242-550; J. Smith 204-539; S. Krallman 201-537; G. Snyder 177-524; S. Lambert 196-511; M. Kidder 191-502; M. Vugteveen 177-469; T. Barlow 158-430; J. Brehm 135-383; K. Hammootree 212; B. Falconer 201; R. Wendorf 178; J. Shoebridge 169. Maple Valley pitcher Kyndra Root winds up to fire a pitch against Lakewood in the Lions* 3-0 loss in a rain shortened game on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wednesday RM. Mace Pharmacy 68; Hair Care Center 65; Bowling Bags 64; Seebers 62; Eye and Ent 59; Ginbach's 52; RR St Mill 49. Ladies Goad Gamm and Series - K Becker 192-544; S. Merrill 182-504; E Saxons fall to Lions by 11, twice, in season opening DH It wasn't an smooth start to the reason for the Saxon vanity girts' softball team and new head coach Dennis Beecham. The Saxons lost both games of a double header on Monday at Maple Valley, falling 114) in game one and 16-5 in game two. Hastings managed just three hits in game one as Maple Valley played a flawless defen sive game. The Lions didn't commit an error and Lion pitcher Kyndra Root struck out three Alexandra Greenfield, Sophia Stavale, and Jennie Wanland had the only hits for Hastings. Laura Trumble scored on a sacrifice by the Lions' Elisha Gibson in the bottom of the first, to put Valley up 1-0, then the Lions added four more runs in both the second and third inning before finishing off the Saxons with two more in the fourth. Kortney Ewing, Mindy Newton, and Brenda McElroy each bad two hits for the Lions. Newton also had three RBI, while Trumble had two. In game two. the Saxons scored their first run of the season on an RBI double by Halle Terrel, which scored Ashley Gibson who led off die inning with a single. By the time the Saxons scored their second run. in the fourth inning, the Lions bad put 15 runs on the board. Maple Valley batted around in the opening inning, scoring six runs. The Lions then added four more runs in the second inning and five in the third, before tallying one more for insurance in the fourth inning. The Saxon offense did manage eight hits in the second game, and the Saxons never let up. Hastings pushed across three rims in the fifth inning thanks to a single by Stavale, a triple by Wanland. and a pair of Lion errors. Stavale and Amber Main each had a pair of singles in the contest for HHS. Terrel didn't walk a barter in either game, in her pitching debut for the Saxon varsity this season. The Lions were led in game two by Sammy Cowell, who had four RBI in four at bats. Cowell, Ewing, Cowell, Elizabeth Clements, and Root each had a pair of hits. The Saxons hosted a double header with Plainwell Wednesday afternoon and won't be in action again until after spring break. HHS hardball has two wins to start the season Vanasse 180-504; D. Seeber 180-504; B. Hathaway 178-479; S. Beebe 188-476; E Dunham 167-474; C. Bonnema 172-461; R. Murphy 175-456; B. Tobias 186-452; P. Freeman 162-444; L. Friend 129-336; J. Shuriow 114-300; G. Otis 192; L. Elliston 188; T. Christopher 176. Tuesday Trios Trouble Bob's 30-10; 25-15; Grill Finkler's Contract Sewing 25-15; CB's 22­ 14; Tiers 21-19; Cook Jackson 195-163; Shirley's Chuckwagon 18-22; 3 Blind Mice 15-25; Gutter Gals 15-25; Kenny Lee Builders <5-21; The New Gals 115-243; Seebers Auto Body 11-21. High Game and Series - T. Franklin 205-524; J. Rice 161; D. Seeber 191 -503; T. Brown 203-572; K. Carpenter 158; L. Potter 204-596; S. Vandenburg 237-666; S. McKee 210-567; D. James 156; K. Howell 154; N. Clow 168; P. Ramey 211-525; V. Green 171-500; L. Trumble 152; A. Hall 172; R. Miller 224-622; J. dements 167; B. Hayes ISO; S. Snider 151. Thursday Angris Cedar Creek Groc. 63; Hastings Bowl 62; Ponderosa 61; Pet World 60; Coleman's Inc. 56; Fall Creek 543; A.LS Engine 535; Five Gs 52.5; Varneys Const 49; Shamrock Tavern 48.5. High Gamm and Scrim - C. Curtis 198; T. Bennett 143; L. Miller 178; J. Gasper 179; T. Phenix 190; K. Ward 141; A. Harper 173; L Barnum 182; C. Hayward 156; L. Perry 169; P. McLaughlin 194-562; E. Hammootree 182; K. Covey 155; T. Daniels 203-578; K. Lancaster Caleb Case opened the 2004 Hastings base­ ball season with a lead-off base hr and the Saxons never looked back as they roiled to a 104) win over Maple Valley in the opener of their Monday afternoon doubleheader. Hastings would go on to take game two as well, 6-1. Drew Bowman's double would later score Justin Prat: and Adam Case in the first as the Saxons jumped to a 3-0 lead. The Saxons would then add two more runs in the second inning, wd put the game way with five over the last two innings. Scott Larsen was outstanding on themound in his season debut, throwing the shut-out. while striking out six Lions and allowing only two hits. Larsen recievcd plenty of offensive support from Caleb Case, who picked up three singles in the opener. Brandon Sutfin and Adam Case each had a double, a single, and an RBI for Hastings, while Pratt had a double, single, and three RBI. and Larsen and Bowman each had a double. Bowman had three RBI in the game In game two, the Saxons again took advan­ tage of a quick start, scoring three in the fust and two in the second to lead 5-0. Maple Valley would add its only run in the bottom of the second to make if 5-1 Saxons. as well. -Overall a great way to start the season." said Saxon skipper Marsh Evans. "We had good pitching, solid defense, some key hits, and took advantage of what the other team gave us." the one run on just three hits. At the plate. Suftin had two hits and three CITY OF HASTINGS DGportiMfit off PubHc ^orsicos ItoGNMtsfor 0Mb- >004-209 Mdng Lot The City of Hasting* Department of Pubic Services is accept­ ing bids tor lawn mowing and mainterjmee of Us downtown paricing lots tor the 2004/2005 mowing season beginning July 1. 2004, and ending October 31. 2004, and beginning April 1, 2005 and endtog Juno 30. 2005 Bid* aheN be received at the office of the City Cleric/Treasurer, 201 East Stale Street, Hasting*. Mfchigen, untf 2«) p.m. on Tuesday, April 20. 2004, at which time they ahal bo opened and reed aloud puMdy at the *bovo addrea*. The City re*en/es the right to reject any and al bid* and to awwd too bid In a manner which it boiove* to be in its own boat interest, prices and other facto* considered. Prospective bidder* ahal bo required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of woric similar to that containod within too bid package to ba considered etgtoie to per­ form this work. Al bide shaB be dearly marked on the outside of too submits package “Serted Bid • 2004/2005 Poridrg lot Lffwn Mowing ano ■MKfiwnanc*. 0*830*70 Hastings added another score late to secure the 6-1 victory. Adam Case pitched well and earned the victory for the Saxons in game two. allowing stolen bases. Andy Kelly had a pair of singles for the Saxons, and Larsen and David Smith each had one hit Larsen finished with a pair of RBI. “We still have a ways to go in the hitting department," said Evans, "but that will come around too." The Saxons were swinging the bats again on Wednexrtay when they hosted Plainwell, and up next vill be a visit from Marshall for a double healer on April 15. D. Harding 178; J. Conger 175; J. Mann 165; 167; L. Apsey 178; L. Kendall 156; T. Soya 160; C. Nichols 188-530; S. Snider 156; P. Pennington 242-629. Senior CWaens Ward's Fnends 685-435; JEsiek 65-47; 4 B's 65-47; Pin Pals 63-49; Number 1 Senior 59-53; Kuempel 575-545; King Pins 56-56; Nash's Harem 545-575; Wieland's 525-595; Friends 51 5-605; M­ M's 51-61; Early Risers 50.5-615; Butterfingers 47.5-64.5; Sun Risers 42.5­ Valley ladies take division title at Saginaw Valley Indoor meet 695. Womens Good Gamm and Scrim - E Ulrich 176-457; C. Stuart 159; R. Murphy 180- 454; D. Keller 155-427; C. Hills 178­ 433; P. Freeman 171-463; L Friend 130; B. Hard 134-348; E Gillespie 115; JJt. Kasinsky 149. The Maple Valley's girts began what the Lions hope will be another successful season by winning the Saginaw Valley Indoor Invitational on March 18. The Lions bested second place Goodrich by 10.6 points, with a team total of 81.6 to the Martians’ 71 in the Division 3-4 stand­ ings. Maple Valley athletes won three of the 13 events, and Lions placed in the top eight in all but two events. Lions Megan Garvey and Kelly Wilson both began their senior season with first place finishes. Garvey won the long jump with a length of 16'10”. and Wilson took the shot put with a throw of 33'6.5". Meagan HalliwiU also scored well with the shot. She was third with a throw of 32'.5". The Lions continue to bi solid in the field events, especially pole vault where Tara Gordenski was second at 8'6", and Lisa Hamilton was tied for fourth at 8’. In the high jump, the Lions' Jenny Ellison finished eighth, with a leap of 4'6". The other Lion championship came in the 800-meter relay where Donna Cripe. Liu Hamilton. Amy Abbott, and Garvey teamed up to cross the line in 1:58.56. over two sec­ onds ahead of the second place team from Goodrich. Maple Valley was second in the 1600- and 3200-meter relays. Jessica McMillen. Chayla Robles. Tesu Robies, and Stefanie Joostbems were runners-up in the 3200- with a time of 11:10.76. while it was Joostbems, Garvey, Tesu Robles, and Dhani Tobias scoring second in the 1600- at 4:34.51. In the dashes, Garvey placed second in the 60-melcr race in 8.29. while Joostbems was fourth in the 800-meter with a lime of 2:335. Abbott was fourth in the 60-tneter hurdles with a time of 10.64. The Lion ladies will be back in action this Wednesday at the Central Michigan University Invitational. Mena Good Gamm and Scrim - K. Schantz 191-506; G. Forbey 175-452; B. Woodmansee 170; D. Edwards 212-565; W. Birman 204; L. Brandl 246-604; R. Robbins 202-499; R. Nash 154-453; R. Wieland 187-519; D. Kiersey 211-511; R. Hart 182-457; C. Jesiek 166-458; W. Brodock 182; W. Mallekoote 180-484. Bowterettes Viking 74-42; Kent Oil & Propane 72-44; NBT 70-46; Hecker Agency 63.5-525; Dean's Dolls 61-55; Railroad Street Mill 585-57.5; Cartton Center Bulldozing 54-62. Good Gamm and Scrim - D. Snyder 243-575; T. Redman 159-421; S. Merrill 181- 517; N. Potter 169-476; J. Hamilton 175-483; K. Fowler 168; G. Potter 237­ 554; C. Hurless 167-397; L Elliston 196­ 566; R. Murphy 165; L Dawe 155-444; J. Landells 163-420; T. Thornton 175. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1.2004 - Page 13 Hastings hockey kid does well on ice and in class YMCA Standings Barry County YMCA 2004 Women’s VoUeyball Final Standing, W/L V-Tcc........ ................................................... 60-0 Hastings Orthopedics.................................. 39 21 Sappanos......................................................... 35-25 Curves........................................................21-39 Viking --------- .......--------------------------.... 12-42 Flexfab-------------- ------------10-S0 Barry County YMCA 2004 Coed VoUeyball Final Standings W/L by Patricia Johns Smudge........................................................... 49-11 Relativity........................................................43-17 Hastings Mfg..................... 30-30 You Guys Serve........................ 27-33 Staff Writer Marshall Warren has been passionate about hockey almost his entire life. He didn't move from Dallas to Hastings until the Dallas Stars won the Stanley Cup six years ago. Now his team of Davenport University Panthers, the PeeWee House Adray No. 2. has won the McKinstry Cup. Warren, now a student at Hastings Middle School has been a Grand Rapids Area Hockey Association player for five years. He is a skillful and hardworking player whose Flexfab-.....................................................26-34 Miss Fits.............. ............................................ .6-54 The winner of this winter's YMCA Coed Volleyball league was the Smudge. Team members are Ed VanderMolen, Rick Reed, Colleen Korting, Sarah McKeough, and Darnell Day. (Missing from photo are Mary Day, Kevin Beck, and Amy Beck.) The V-Tech team of Meredith Rozema, Lissie Letot, Verna Rozema, Janna Rozema, and Chris Price won this winter's YMCA Women's Volleyball League. (Missing from photo Is teammate Jane VanDenack) eventual goal is to play for the Stars. He wears their logo on his helmet and is prepared to standup for his team against the most passionate Red Wing fan on his GRAHA team. His dad Larry says, “he was teased at first because of his love for the Stars but the team gets along really well.” Marshall is also a star in the classroom having been selected as an Academic Star by GRAHA for the fifth consecutive year. Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Don't Make These Mistakes in Retirement When you are just starting out in your working life, or even when you're in the mid­ dle, you obviously don't want to make costly financial or investment mistakes. However, if you do, you'll generally have time to recover from most of them. But when you're entering retirement, or you've been retired for a while, you clearly have less margin for error. That's why you’ll warn to do everything you can to The Hastings Orthopedics team finished in second place this winter in the YMCA Women's Volleyball League. Team members are (front from left) Trisha Kensington. Cindy Horton. Sue Kolanowski, (back) Gloria Pitsch, Nancy Simpson, Connie Leap, and Tammy Olmsted. (Missing from photo are Colleen Garber, Cathy Carlson, and Julie King.) The Relativity team, made up of Jute Rader, (front from left), Tiffany Swift, Jody Swift, (back) Brian Pulpass, Nathan Pufpaff, Don Myers, and Dave Boomer finished second in this winter's YMCA Coed Volleyball League. avoid some of the mistakes made by retirees. What, exactly, are these missteps? Here are a few of the more ones: • Not investing for growth - You can rea­ sonably expect to live two or even three decades in retirement. And during all those years, inflation, even if it's relatively low, will be eating away at your purchasing power. For example, suppose you start out with $1,000. If we experience even a 4 percent inflation rate for the next 15 years, the purchasing power of your $1,000 will shrink to just $549. So, just to break even, you'd need your investments to earn at least 4 percent Unfortunately, many retireees overlook the impact of inflation, and, as a result they invest too conservatively. It's easy to under­ stand why this happens; nobody wants to lose part of their retirement savings to the ups and downs of the market And yet even in retire­ ment you should consider an appropriate portion of your portfolio for growth depend­ ing on you risk tolerance, time horizion, and goals. How? By looking for high-quality stocks - those with strong earnings records, solid management and competitive products. Of course, even these stocks will fluctuate in value and are subject to market risks, but if you make them part of an investment mix that contains bonds. CDs and government securi­ ties, you can go a long way toward smoothing out your portfolio's overall volatility. Remember, though, diversification does not protect against market loss. • Underestimating expenses - Many people assume, almost reflexively, that their expens­ es will drop drastically during retirement But that's just not true. While some work-related expenses may indeed go down, other costs will fill the void You may decide to travel. remodel your home, buy a vacation home the list is endless. Also, as you move further into retirement, your medical costs will almost certainly rise. If you do underestimate your living expenses, you may be forced to dip into your savings and investments more than you'd like. Furthermore, you might have to increase your taxable retirement-plan with­ drawals - a move that could bump you into a higher tax bracket. The solution? Put a realis­ tic "price tag" on your retirement - well before1 you retire.1 ‘ • Withdrawing money from the "wrong" source - By the time you retire, you will have probably accumulated sizable sums in both taxable accounts (stocks, bonds, etc.) and taxdeferred accounts (IRA. 401(k)). When you start taking the money out, you may want to withdraw funds from the taxable accounts first, so you can let your tax-deferred accounts continue the opportunity for growth as long as possible. • Taking 50 percent late withdrawal penal­ ty - Sooner or later, you're going to have to take withdrawals from your traditional IRA or your tax-qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b). If you don't start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) once you reach 70 1/2, you'll be penalized 50 percent of what you should have taken, plus ordinary income tax. However, at least in the case of your IRA, you do have a possible escape clause from taking RMDs. By con­ verting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA prior to age 70 1/2, you'll have to pay taxes at the time of the conversion, but you won't have to take RMDs. To avoid these and other problems, you may want to work with a financial profes­ sional, so that you can develop a plan that spells out, among other things, hew much you'll need to accumulate for your chosen retirement lifestlye and where the money will come from. By taking action early, you can put yourself in position to enjoy all the possi­ bilities that retirement offers. This entire site Copyright © 2OU3 Edward Jones —BARRY COUNTY Camp Algonquin The third place squad in this winter's YMCA Women's Volleyball league is the Sappanos team, made up of (front from left) Donna McCallum, Kandy Barnum, Jackie Thompson, (back) Diane Hamess, Connie Bagley, Tracy Keeler, and Nancy Morgan. (Missing from photo is Tina Eaton.) MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow HUB MME INTUIt CAPflXL CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 S * Marshall Warren, of Hastings, skates with the McKinstry Cup, dreaming a a future skate with the Stanley Cup. LEGAL nonce Nebco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo TUB RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* MG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEABE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE MAC1WE MaJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; Thio aMo may bo tie condMons of a mortgage made by Jerry L Lucfcatod, a etogte pereon, ortglnel mortgagors),/to Webs Fargo Homo Mortgage, inc.. Mortgagee, doled July 24,2003. and recorded on July 31,2003 in instrument 1108830. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is doimed to be duo at dote hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Six Thousand Fourteen And 50/100 DoMars ($106,014.50), induong interest at 5.75% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nofceis hereby given toot said mortgage wrt bo torectoeod by a sale of toe mortgaged prarnteM, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 ®0 PM, on April 29,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Mfchigan, and are deecribod as: That pert of toe Northeast 1/4 of toe Southeast 1M of Section 8. Town 2 North, Rango 8 West deecribod as : Commencing at toe East 1/4 comer at said Section: thence South 75 dogreoe 08 minutes West 882.01 feet; thence South 30 dogreoe 30 minutes East 143.16 teef to the angle point on too Easterly line of Weisenbach Drive (66 feet wi». Meisenbach Brothers Plat, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plato, Pfoi 50, said point atoo being toe piece of oogtnnmg or u»5 oescnpuoTi, mence <40,u। ^4 dogreoe X minutes West 18.34 toot along toe Easterly line of said Road; thence North 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 230.00 lost; thonoo South 08 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds West 214.86 foot; thence South 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 230.00 foot; thence North 12 degrees X minutes East 201.00 foot along too Easterly toe of stod road to the piece of beginning. 1 no reoempooo penoo snan oe o mowns num me date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which cate toe redemption period shall bo X days from toe date of ouch sate. Dated: March 25, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593 1308 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sfo 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte f01B513F01 omx,™ �Pago 14 - Thursday. April 1. 2004 - Tha Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES WE OBTABt WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOM. PHAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IBLITARY DUTY_ ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may 1* ed ooteiy to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piue Internet. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Doan Johncock and Sigrid Johncock. husband and wife original mortgagors), to America's Wholesale Lander. Mortgagee, dated Juno 16, 1906. and recorded on Juno 17,1088 in instrument 1013696. in Berry county records. Michigan, on which modgage there is claimed to bo duo at the data hereof the sum of Forty-Throe Thousand Fcur Hundred Ono And 13/IX Dolors ($43,401.13). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nollco is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo torectoeod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1DO PM, on April 15.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: Parcel of Imd in the Northeast 1/4 Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, deecribod as: Beginning at a point on too North Right-of-way fine of the Oto Katemazoo Road, said point being 1303.97 foot Sou* of teto 772.86 toot East of the North 1/4 post ol said Section 7, running thonoo North 17 degrees, 13 minutes East 109 toot thonoo North 88 degrees, 50 minutes. East 51 tool thonoo South 17 degress. 13 minutes 109 West toot to too North right-of-way line; thence South 88 dogreoe. 50 minutes West along said right-of-way Ina 51 toot to the place of beginning, atoo beginning al a point on tho North right-of-way of Oto Katemamn road, said point being 1306.44 feat Sou* of and 70031 feat East of tho North 1/4 pool of *o above Section 7. running thonoo Nor* 24 dogreoe. 38 minutes East 11430 toot; thonoo Nor* 88 dogreoe, 50 minutes East 56.32 toot; thonoo Sou* 17 dogreoe, 13 minutes. West lor 109 tool to said North right of way Ine; thonoo Sou* 88 degrees, 50 minutes. West along said right-of-way Ine tor 72.07 toot to place of beginning. The redemption period shafl bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in aoooidanco with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period chai be 30 days from the date of ouch aate. Dated: March 11.2004 For more information, pteaae call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc., d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Flo 8017492F01 o« NOTICE TO THE RESDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zbning Board of Appeals wfl conduct a pubic hear­ ing tor *o tolowtag: Case Number V-2-2004 - Jay Smith. Location: 2821 W. Shore Dr., in Section 30 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 14x44-6. addition onto an existing home that is too does to ths sido lot Nno (4-fL). tho minimum is 14­ ft; tot* RL-1 zorxng district. Case Number V-3-2004 Bruce VMomuldor. Location: 6812 S. Shore Dr., in Section 7 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x18-6 deck onto an existing home that te too ctooo to the aids lot fine (3-ft A 1.4-ft), the minimum is 6-ft, in too RL-1 zoning dtetrict Cano Number ¥-4-2004 Msrfc Domer Location: 11280 Lewis Rd., in Section 29 of OrangovBo TepPurpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x32-ft second story onto an existing detached accessory buldtog that is too ctooo to the sido lot line (1.7-ft), tho minimum is 2041. in the AR zoning dtetrict Caso Number ¥4-2004 John A Louise White Location: Scott Park Rd., lots 36 A 37. in Section 10 of Barry TWp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 30x6-ft house aflh a garage to the baaomsnt that wB bo too does to tho sido lot fine (7-ft), tho minimum is 13-ft; in tho RL-1 zoning district. Caos Number ¥-0-2004 Brian MNchsi. Location: Ernest Lane, in Section 30 of Castleton Twp.; to tho AR zoning district. Purpose: Requesting a variance for relief from tho construction standards of Section 4.44 Private Roads of tho Barry County Zbning Ordinance of 1978, as amended. Caaa Number ¥-7-3004 James DovMeon. Location: 531 Eagte Point, in Section 4 of Woodtend Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24-ft attached garage onto an existing louse that is too ctooo to the side lot fine (3-fl), tho mini­ mum is 641; to the RL-2 zoning district. Caso Number ¥4-2004 Dsnnte A Kim Moore. Location: 4226 Joy Rd., in Section 6 of OrangevBo Ttep. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24-6 attached garage onto an existing home that to too ctooo to foe sido lot fine (34). the mini­ mum to 9-6, and wB bo too ctooo to the rear lot fine zero (0-6). the minimum is 10-6; in the RL-1 zoning district. Mooting Dote: April 13,2004 Time: 730 pjn. Place: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. I^rhln -Mtcmgan. Sila inspection of the above described propertyfttes) wfl be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vorboSy or in writing wB bo given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time and piece. Any written response may be malod to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. Tho variance appiicattonfs) to/aro avaiiabte lor pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Heatings, Ml 49068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 pjn.) MondayFriday. Pteese cal the Plwming Office at (269) 945­ 1290 tor further information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry IndMduais with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or senrices should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk Hotice Of Mortgage roroctoouro Balo THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W«X M USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte solo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, ahai be limit­ ed ooteiy to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Pelkey and Stacy Pokey, husband and wile as joint ten­ ants, original mortgagors), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 12,2002, and record­ ed on December 5,2002 in instrument 1093068, in Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Fifty­ Seven And 34/100 Dollars ($80.45734), including interest at 9.35% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win bo foroctosed by a sate of tho mortgaged promioOT, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 .-00 PM, on May 6. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: A Parcel of Land located to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, being more parucuiany oescnoeo as rorrws, commencing at me Southwest comer of said Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 17 seconds East, along tho Sou* lino of said Section, 920.00 foot to the place of beginning; thence North 19 degrees 57 minutes 43 seconds East, 278.78 foot; thence Norht 11 degrees 01 minutes 48 sec­ onds East. 91.12 teat; thonoo Sou* 71 degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds East, 239.38 teat; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 56 seconds East, 261.X toot to aaid South Section fine; thonoo North 89 degrees 49 minutes 12 seconds West, along said Sou* lino, 400.00 toot to the Place of begin­ ning. Subject to the rights of tho public over the Southerly 33 feet thereof. Also together with others a non-exclusive easement tor ingress and egress over a parcel of land 66 feet in width adjoining the above deecribod parcel on the East and being deecribod in Uber 391 of Deeds, Pago 375 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. .| . U. anas Z*. - II oe — o z> mourns , ■ - ft*, , rrom , I no reoempnon penoo the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 1,2004 For more itrfotmatton, pteaae call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a caworma corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 0019449F01 THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Alexander, an unmarried man, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Cafifomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 29, 1999 and recorded November 3. 1999 in Instrument Number 1037554, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Rogteter of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven and 36/IX Dollars ($63,887.36) including interest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be torectoeod by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 150p.m. on May 6.2004. The premises are located in the City of Battle Creek, Barry County, MtaNgan. and are deecribod as: Parcel 1: Beginning al a point on the East and West 1/4 fine of Section 32. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant 1199.50 feet West of the center of said sec­ tion and running thence North 660.00 feet; thence West. 173.11 feet to the West fine of the East 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of said section; thence South along said West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, 660.00 feet to sold East end West 1/4 fine; thence East along said 1/4 line 166.97 feet to the piece of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southerly 33.00 feet tor public highway purposes. Parcel 2: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 32; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 50 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 fine ol said Section 32 a distance of 1366.47 feet to the West fine of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 32; thence North 01 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds East along sted West fine. 136.09 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 84 degrees 09 minutes 24 seconds West. 5.68 feet; thence North 04 degrees 33 min­ utes 40 seconds West, 50.38 feet; thence North 84 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East. 11.00 feet to said West fine; thence South 01 degrees 26 min­ utes 45 seconds West along said West line, 50.80 toot to the piece of beginning The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution witt. the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. If any, are limited sdety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: April 1.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 221 0074 Pub: 4/1 - 4/29 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeuro Bote THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMAnON WE OBTABt WU BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oete mey bo rwcmooc oy mo rorocxMMng monge^oe. in tttet event, your damegoc, W eny, oheN bo kmited eotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at aate, piue IntereeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the condteone of a mortgage made by Bradtey P. Hair, a married man md Monica T. Hair, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Juno 22. 2000, and recorded on Juno 27,2000 in instrument 1046025, in Bony County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thcusand Four Hundred And 59/100 Dollars ($124,400.59). including interest at 9% per amum. Under tho power of aate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeod by a aate of tho mortgaged premteoe, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 22,2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: The East 330 feel of the West 680 teal of *o North 1/2 of ttte Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County, Mtahigan Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from *o date of such stee. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in wntcn case me rooempoon penoo snas do ju days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18, 2004 For more information, pteast cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Cendant Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigwi 48025-5822 Hte«017411F01 0MKW7 Netipo Of Mortgage THB HRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DRBT. ANY BtFORMATlON WE OBTABt «RLL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCS AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY_ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in e condteone of a mortgage made by Paul M. _ _____ ___ 27. 2001, and recorded on May 1, 200'1 in internment 1058944. and aeeiyrt tiy said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan MbRRteb Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation aa awignee by an aetegnment dated November 7, 2001 recorded on November 19, 2001 In instrument 1069919, m tory county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is Eighty Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One And 48H00 Dolors ($80,151 >48), inducing interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of aate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and provktod, notice te hereby given *te said mortgage wB bo torectoeod by a aate of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at *o Bony County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM, on May 6.2004. Said promtoes are situated to Township of Yankee Springs, Bony County, MtaNgan, and an described as: Lot 54, and tho Northerly 1/2 of Lot 53 of Kotrtxi Park, accordtog to tho recorded plat thereof to Uber 2 of plate, on page 29. The redemption period shal be 6 months from tho date of such aate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241 a, to whicn case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such aate. Doted: April 1,2004 For more totormalton, ptease cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtehigan 48025-5822 Rte F019364F01 nock* ur awingogo rorwoowurv qsm THB HRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBTTBiQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMAT1ON WE OBTABt WRLL BE UBO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE tit ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oate mey bo rescinded by the torociooing mortgagee. In tttet event, your damages. It any. ahal be limitod ooteiy to tho return of tie bM amount MORTGAGE SALE - Defeul has boon made to tho conditions of a mortgage made by Ltea Ctoeesr. un unmarried woman, origtoel mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of todtenapols. a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2000, and recorded on August 11, 2000 to instrument 1047992. to Barry county records. Mtehigan. on which mortgage there is ctaimod to bo duo at tho date hereof tho sum ol Eighty-One Thousand Ono Hundred Ntoo And 38H00 Dolors ($81,10938), todudtog interest at 8.625% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby glvon *at said mortgage wB be torectoeod by a sate of •* mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 22. 2004. Said premises are sttusted in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: Lot 125, MkkflevBe Downs Addition No 6, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 61. Tho redemption period ahal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 File *018991F01 omwa Short Foredoeure Notice • Barry County PETER M. 8CHNEDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMAT1ON OBTABCD WSX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFHCE AT (248) $39-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defeul has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by: MATTHEW A GAHAN and JESSICA L GAHAN, HUSBAND ANO WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, dated December 22. 2000, and recorded on December 28, 2000, Instrument No. 1053269. Berry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof *o sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR ANO 64/100 DOLLARS ($107364.64). todudtog toterest af 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foroctosed by a aate of tho mortgaged premteoe, or come port Ol *om, al pubic vendue, at *0 Barry County Courthouse In Heatings, MtaNgan, st 1D0 o'clock pjn., on April 6,2004. Said premise are stiuated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, MtaNgan, and are deecribod •K LOT 782 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE, OF HASTINGS. ACCORDWG TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT MAP, PARCEL TAX ID * 0835D01-25200. ine reoompoon penoo anas do o montns rrom tho date of such sate unless determined abandoned to aocordanoo wfih 1948CL 8003241a, to which case the redemption period shal bo X days from *0 date ol such sate. Dated: Mareh 1,2004 QMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION f£?TERm" SCHNEIDERMAN ft ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Htls, Michigan 48334 mmbh THM HRM M A DOT COLLECTOR ATTBtiPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATKM OBTMNED W1X BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MtiJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has boon made to the conrittfons of a mortgage made by Donald A. Stamer Sr. and Mary E. Grooten-Stamor, huaband and wtie. to First Finance, mortgagee, dated April 24, 1997 and recorded April 29, 1997 to Uber 892, Pago 730, Barry County Roca Js. Said mortgage Is now hold by Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment submitted to and recorded by tho Barry County Rogteter of Deeds. There is cteimod to bo duo on ouch mortgage the sum of Sovonty-Hve Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 97/100 Ddars ($75,429.97) todudtog toterest at *0 rate of 12% par annum. Under tho power ol aate contained to the mort­ gage and tho statutes of ths Blate of MtaNgan, notios is hereby given that tho mortgage wfl bo torectoeod by s aate of the mortgsgsd prsmtess, or some part of them, at pubic vsnus al *0 Bany County Courthouse to Hastings to Bany County, MtaNgan al I DO p-m?-on April 8. 2004.' The premteoe are located to the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of poet of fraction­ al Section 1, Town 1 North, Rango 10 WaoL Pratoovfle TownsNp, Barry County, MtaNgan, and running thence East along *a East and West IM line, 867.00 teat to the point of bogtontog of *te description; thonoo Nor* 330.00 feet; thonoo East 660.00 feet; there* Sou* 330.00 feel to sold IM Ine; thence West thereon, 680.00 feet to beginning. Tho redemption period shal bo 12 mon*o from tho date of such sate, unless the property te deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case tho redemption period shal be X days from *0 dote of *0 aate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho torectoetog mort­ gagee can rescind tho sate to tho event a 3rd party buys ths property and there te a eimulanooue res­ olution wl* the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. If any, are ImNed aotely to tho return of *0 bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: March 4.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, As Assignee P.O. Bax 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 209.1787 Pub: 3/4-4/1 Notice Of Mortgege Fon WE OBTABt W»X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN FURCHASERS: Thte eels may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to tho condteone of a mortgage mads by Pabicte H. Gast, an unmarried woman, original mortgagors), cxcnsngo rmanaai uorporaaon, a Mcragan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2002, and recorded on April 18. 2002 to instrument 10785X, and rerecorded on October 27, 2003 to Instrument 1116421, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a pubic body corporate and pofitic of the State of MtaNgan as assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 11, 2002 recorded on April 18, 2002 In instrument 1078522, and rerecorded on October 27. 2003 to instrument 1116422, to Barry county records, MtaNgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at *e date hereof tho sum of Fifty Thousand Four Hundred TWonty-Threo And 93/IX Dotare ($50,423.93). todudtog internet at 5.95% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to sold mort­ gage and the stetute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al *0 Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM, on April 15. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Bany, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described as: Lot X, VNage of Deton, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats, Page 29. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241a, to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Doted: March 11, 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a pubic body cor­ porate and potitic of the State of Michigan 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite 4017537F01 owaain SYNOPSIS Barry Townahip r*->. ii ■ ■■ rUDIIC f » »— March 2,2004 Public Hearing opened at 7.00 p.m. Regular meeting called to Order at 730 p.m. 4 Board members and 6 guests present Ptedge of Alegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor 2D4. Accepted Department reports. Adopted Roooiuliono 04-01.04-03, 04-04, 04-05. Motion to adopt meeting dates tor 2004-2006. Motion to contract wto Republc tor a recycle sta­ tion to be located at the township hal. Approved March Mte. Meeting adjourned at 850 pjn. Reapectfuly submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Atteetedtoby: Richard Barnum, Supervteor Notice Of MtwXNgt Fftrattoew* Bffe THMRRMMADEBTCOLLECTORATrBMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTAM WIL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE A? THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate mag Bo rexotetol By *e foraeioaing owrtgwti* MORTGAGE SALE - Detaul hea bean made to the condflons of a mortgage made by Gerald Stoan and Sharon Stoan, huaband and wtie, original mortgagor^S/. to Bsongage tiecxronic rvegiBuBQon Systeme, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23,2002. and recorded on November 5,2002 to toelrumeN 1091002. to Bany County Records. MtaNgan. on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at *e date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirteen Thouoend Ono Hundred Twenty^igN And 45/IX Dolors ($113,128.45). todudtog toterest at 65% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to aaid mort­ gage and tt* statute to such com mode and provx*a, nuK* ts noreoy gnren man san mongago ww be torectoeod by a aate of 9* mortgaged premteoe, or somo part of them, at pubic vendue, at *0 Barry County CourthouM to Hastings at 1 DO PM, on Aprl 22,2004. Sted premteoe are situated to Township of Assyria, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are deecribod m: Bogtontog at a point on tho North Ine of *o Soutooest IM of *o Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 7 Wool Assyria Township, Barry County. MtaNgan, dtetort 8X feet East of *e Northwest comar of said Boutwaat 1M of tea Northwest 1/4; thsnoa East along said North Nno, of *e Southeast 1M of *a Northwool IM, 220 teat; mence ooum paraaei wan me west one or eon 8ou*oaot IM of *0 Northwest 1M, 496 test; toonco. iNoot ppreltei vi* gaiti •tones Spttih paratiaLaflhtho Waot Iteo 496 feet; toonce Waal paraM wi* aaid Nor* Ina 22050 feet; thonoo Nor* 495 teat; thence East 88 loot; thonce Nor* 495 foot to the ptece of bogtontog. Subject to extottog highway easement tor wool Lake Road. The redemption period ahal ba 12 mon*a from *o dote of ouch aate. Doted: March 18,2004 For more information, pteOM cal: FC F 248593.1313 Trott 8 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Aagtelration Systems, Inc. 30400 TWagraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rte *0179781=01 BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BT0RMAI10N WE OBTABt WU BE UBED FOR THAT FURFOBS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MORTGAGE SALE- DeteuS has bey meds in too condMons of a mortgago mado by Rochalo A. Forriol. a stogte woman, original mortgagors), to Kalamazoo Mortgago Comply, MortgagM, dated March 13.1998, and reoordod on March 24,1998 to toabument 1009317, and asolgnart to Nationsbanc Mortgago Corporation, a Toxm Corporation m furthor evktencad in a AfldaW Of Loot Assignment dated February 28,2004 reoordod on March 4, 2004 to InaOumant 1123189, to Bony county records, MtaNgan, on which mortgago *ore la cteimod to ba duo at *o date hereof *o sum of Ono Hundred Thirteen Thousand TWo Hunflad Twenty And 52/IX Dolors ($113 ’2052), todudtog interest at 7375% par annum. Under the power of aate contatood to said mort­ gage and *o statute to ouch care mads and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago wB bo torectoeod by a aate of tha mortgaged premteoe, or soma part of them, N pubic vendue, at *e Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on Aprl 22.2004. Said promises are sttusted to Township of Johnstown, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described re: A parcel Ol tend adjoining Lots 1 and 10. todusivo. of Standteyls FM AddMon to Ftoo Laks Park, accordtog to tho recorded ptet *ereof, deecribod aa blows: Beginning at a potot to *a cantor of tho road st tho Southeast comer of aaid ptet; toonce Sou* 84 dsgreas 51 minutes X sec­ onds Ead 59.96 foot; toonce North 05 dogreoe 08 rNnutee X seconds East 12958 loot; toonce North 26 dogreoe X minutes East 4X50 tret; toonce North 82 degrees 54 minutes West M X test to *o Northeast comer of said Lot 10; thonoo Sou* 26 degrees X minutes West along too Easterly aide of Lots 10 to 2. todusivo, tor 448.6 feet; toenoo Sou* X degrees 13 minutes Wool 865 feet to toe petal of bogtontog. Barry County Records Tho redemption period shal ba 6 months from tho date d such aate, unteas dotermtood abandoned to accordance wi* MCLA 6003341a. to wNdi care the redemption period shal be X days from too date of such sate. Dated: March 18,2004 For more information, pteaae cal: FC G 248593.1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of America, NA, successor by merger and/or name change to BA Mortgage, LLC (a wholy owned subsidiary of Bank of America, N.A.) successor in Interest by merger of Nattonsbanc Mortgago Corporation, a Texas Corporation 304XTetegraph Rd Ste2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite S001877F02 omomo �The Hastings Bwmor - Thursday. April 1. 2004 - Page 15 Notice Of Mortgego Forectooure Salo STATE OF RBCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY LEGAL NOTICE year 2003 la ovoRebta tor inspection al Ito principal requosflngwRNn foe 180 days of fote notice. Neteon R. Afien, Trustee 5230 Vteage Dr., SW (4/1) Wyoming. Mt 49609 —» MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM WE OBTAM WRX BE USED POR THAT PUH POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE WUTABT DITTY. ATTN PURCHABCM: TNe ado may be RLE NO. 2004-^962-06 Estate of BETTY J. VENTG'f, De^eaood. Date of birth: Juno 12,1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. BETTY J. VENTON. who food at 112 Church Street, MkidtevRta. Michigan dted February 12, 2004. • Creditors ol foe decedent are notified that all untec> presented to Stanley Ray Venton, named ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAINED WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE CAROTHERS/25005896 mortgage made by John J. tomea end Abby L tomes, e msrrted axple. to Amedquset Mortptgc Company, mortgagee, dated September 13. 2002 end recorded October 7. 2002 In Instrument Number 1088848, Carry County Records. There Is daknod to be due on such mortgage me sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two and 88/100 Ddare (3104,002.66) todudtog toteroat al me rate of 8.5% per annum. 320. 206 West Court Street. HaaHnga, Michigan MORTGAGE SALE - DotauR has boon mode In Adka. a*M Donna AdMne. a abide ponon. origi­ nal mortgagorta). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. MMgageo. dated Juno 5.2003, and recorded on Jdy 18, 2009 In toamanerc i i0»7y. In Barry One Hundred Rfty-Dso Thousand One Hunked Thirty And 717100 DoMre (3152,130.71). todudtog totareet ai 5.875% per arnn. Under* me power of oato contained to said mort- within 4 months after the date of publication of this nonce. March 24. 2004 Bort R. Frlh (P39541) ITS Sourn Mem Street. P.O. Boa F (517)7250303 Stontoy Ray Vanton 1784 North Ionia Road VarmontvBo, Ml 48096 (517)7250426 County Courthouse In Hastings st 1 DO PM. on April 15,2004. wted in City of Hastings. Said prem Barry County Records Tho redemption period shaR bo 8 monfoe from doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in MORTGAGE SALE - Deteutt has boon made in the conditions of a mortgago made by JudHh Robards, a stogie woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Rogtetndton Syeteme, toe, Mortgagee, acted May 15,2003, and recorded on May 20,2003 in to^wnent 1104833, to Bany coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgago there te (4/1) bo torectoeod by a oato of tho mortgaged premteoe. County Courthouse in Healings at 1 DO PM, on May 6,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, MtaNgan, and ate deecribod as: Lots mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (MS) 616-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to foe conditions of a mortgago made by: BRYAN J. MAM, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Rogtetratton Systems. Inc., CMERS*) sotofy as assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION. Mortgagee, doted Juno 5. 2003 and record­ ed on Juno 9. 2003, in Instrument No. 1106060, TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho foredootog mort­ gagee can reodnd tho sato in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there te a simuRaneous ree- Dated: March 11,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriqueot Mortgago Company, As P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1092 Pub: 3/11 -4/8 FC C 248.5931301 Trott I Tral. P C. Aaomoye For ABN AMRO Mortgege Group. Inc. 30400 TOtogroph Rd Sto 200 Bk^wn Feme. MkMgen 480254822 ANI017724F01 _ (3711X471) FORECLOSURE NOTICE foe sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED NINE AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($85,609.16). todudtog interest at 8.00% per annum. be torectoeod by a sate o.' foe mortgaged premteeo, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courfoouao in Heatings. Mtahigan, at IDO o'clock p.m., on April 29,2004. Said premtees are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Bany County. MtaNgan, and are deecribod Tho East 33 toot of Lot 2 end foe West 10 test of MORTGAGE SALE - DotauR hoe boon mode in Hastings, accordtog to tho recorded ptet thereof. Commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1. Stock 8 of Suiter's AddMon to foe Ctty, tormoriy Mortgage Company, LLC, A Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2003 and recorded October 2. 2003 to Document Number dote hereof the sum f4 Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Four Hundred DoRere and No Cents ($220,400.00) todudtog interest 9.35% per annum. Under foe power of seta oontatood to said mort- merty VAage of Hastings. PARCEL TAX KM: 05055-020041-00 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from Argent 38150 Doqutodre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling HofgMa. Ml 48310 (586) 796-4400 Ext 129 Our Rte No: 04-21846 Mortgage (3/25-4/22) MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMW WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY MORTGAGE SALE mortgage made by Wayne D. Nicholson and Kimberly A. Ntahotoon, husband and wife, to First Franidto Hnanctal Corporalton, mortgagee, dated Juno 22. 2002 and reoordod October 17. 2002 to Pub: 3/4-4/1 M TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT FUR- THE NUMBER BSL0W M YOU ARE SI ACTIVE HLTOMV DUTY. MTN RMCHAaCM: TNa oeio ntey be MORTGAGE SALE - DotauR has boon made in original mortgagors), to First Indiana Bank, June 13, 2001 in instrument 1061366, In Berry uounty Kocoros. Mcragan, on wmcn mongage sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty And 41/100 Dofiers ($119,460.41). inducing interest at 9.59% per annum. Under foe power of aate contained in aaid mort- Notional Aaooctetton, as Trustee tor First Franidto Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-FF2 by: Saxon Mortgage Services. Inc. as Its attomoy-to-taa by County Register of Deeds. There te defined Io bo duo on such mortgage foe sum of Bghty-Rve Thousand Ona Hundred Forty-Seven and 66/100 County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on May 6,2004. Said premteeo am situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and am tog to tho recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plate, Pago 6. Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from donad in accordance wifo MCLA 600.3241a, in which etna foe redemption period shal bo 30 days from (he date of such sate. Dated: April, 20U4 For more information, pteaae cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For First Indians Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho toredostog mort­ gagee can reodnd the sato in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there te a eknuRanooue reo- At foe Bany County Courthouae In Hastings, FORECLOSURE NOTICE IoIowk Commencing el Intoraodion of Soum Ine of me MkNgen Contrei Rdroed rttf« d wey w» me Eoet mo of Sedton 36, mence Soum 80 Net MORTGAGE SALE - Detaul has been made in me condNone of a certain mortgago made by: Mark Joflory Diokhol and Sherry Ann DlekhoR. huaband and wife to Crevo Coour Morigaoo Aaeoctatec, Inc., a Mteaouri Corporation Morfoagao, dated July 24, 2001 and recorded August 14, 2001 in Document Number 1064626, Bany County Records, MtaNgan said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank Tract Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, by asoignmont recorded February 3, 2003 in Document Number 1096714, er 11 hl.— A^el , sne or san awsentgen L»entrei Re, Haaroao ngm ormom way to foe bogtontoQ. afl in Town 3 North, Range 7 West Iter ID S08-Q52-001-000-2754)0 Commonly known as: 3212 Curtis Rd. date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Six DoRere and Sixty-Four Conte ($86,626.64) todudtog interest 9.9% per annum. County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00PM. on Thursday, April 22.2004. Barry County. Michigan, and era described aa: Commencing 111 Rods North ol tho Southwest oor- East 245 teat; thence North 220 toot; foonco Weal 245 toot to foe piece of bogtontog. Commonly known as 3332 Dunkeo, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shafl bo 8 monfos from 6003241a. to vfotah case foe redemption period ahal bo fokty days from foe data al ouch sato. DATED: March 11.2004March 5,2004 Mortgagee III Attorney tor Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Btoomfieid HMs, MtaNgan 48304-2964 (248)540-7500 Pub. 3/11- 4/8 DotauR having boon made in foe conditions ol a certain mortgago executed by D-Mot LLC, of 955 N. Main Street, Nashville. Michigan 49073. Mortgagors, to foe Eaton Federal Savings Bank, of Charlotte, Eaton County, MtaNgan, a corporation Mortgagee, dated November 4,2002, and recorded County, MtaNgan. on November 6. 2002 , In Document 1091122, Pages 1 through 8, on which 2004. tor prindpeL interest, and tale charges, the sum of Ninety Three Thousand Eighty-Six and 31/100 Dofiers ($93,086.31), and said Mortgagee doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. In Dated: March 11,2004 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Tract Company, as Trustee, Assignee of Mortgagee or any pert fooreof, eftoreby foe power of seta conNOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of aate contained In said Mortgsgo and foe statute to such case made and provided, foe said Mortgage wfl bo torectoeod much thereof WE OBTAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT FURFOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTAItY tXTTY ATTN FUnCHASEfM:TNo Bate may be Circuit Court BuRdhg at 206 W. State Street. WE OBTAM WttX BE USB) FOR THAT PURPOSE. DotauR having boon made to foe condMons of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcata. to Green Corporation), doted December 2.1996, and recoTOCounty of Bany to foe State of MtaNgan on December 30,1996, to Uber 881, Pago(s) 989, st soq., on which Mortgago foere te ctoknod to bo due at foe date of thte Notice, tor principal and fotereot. the sum of $77,557.93, and no proceodtogs having boon instituted to recover foe debt now remaining secured by said Mortgago. or any pert fooreof. Thoueond Eight Hundred Bghty«ght And 417100 Oder, (3120388 41). inducing rtoreot to 7375% NOW THEREFORE. Notice te hereby given that on April 15. 2004 al 1:00 pjn., on the stops of foe be torectoeod by a sale of the mortgaged premtees. Nghoct ttiddor, al pubfic seta, tor foe purpose of oel- County Courthouae in Heatings at 100 PM. on Agri 22.2004 Said premises are situated in Townahip ol Orangeville. Bany County. Michigan, and are deecrtbod aa: Commencing al me East 1M Post ol Sodion 17. Town 2 North. Rango 10 Wool tor piece of beginning; mence Woof 440 feet to the Cantor of Lindsey Rood; thence Northeast along said road 200 toot: mence East to a point directly North of point ol beginning: thence Soum to place ol begln- Mortgago, together with interest al 9.00 percent per and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Financial Serving Mortgage as toRows, to-wt: Bagkwtog at foe East 1/4 comer of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 89 and Wool IM Ine ol Sodton 19; mence Norm 00 Degrees 18*53* East 25030: thonoo Soum 89 Depees 5632* East 348.48 teat to the East Ine ol Sodton 19; mence Soum 00 Degrees 16*53" West 250.00 lest to rno Place of Beginning. The redemption period ahal be ata (8) months The redemption period shal bo 6 months from doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case foe redemption period shal bo 30 days Doted: March 18,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Walls Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee tor First Franidto Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-FF2 by: Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. as Rs attomey-to-fact. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Pub: 3/18 - 4/15 Flo No. 244.0623 victed, notice te hereby given that on foe 15th day of AjriL 2004 at 1D0 o'clock pjn., foe undersigned Pub: 3/18 - 4/15 mom 1065325, in Berry County Records. Michigan. mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a, to which caaa foe redemplton period beontoea1 mortgage. toted to recover foe debt i or any pert thereof. NOWTHEREFORE, Doted: April 1,2004 For mom information, pteaae cal’ FC W 248393.1312 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rte F019508F01 36150 Doqutodre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext129 torectoeod by a sate of the mortgaged premteeo, or North 1/4 poet; thence South along the North and South 1/4 Uno 1172.5 toot; thence West 860.5 toot from center Hns of M-43 (dd) to beginning; thence West 220 tool; thonoo South 200 toot; thonoo East uie raO^Hsiew doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In (4/22) 10.25% per annum. Tho redemptton period shall be 6 months from bo torectoeod by a sato of tho mortgaged premteoe. mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case foe redemption period shal bo fokty (30) days from foe dote of such sato. Detod: April 1.2004 Mtenstreot Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L Puricoy, Esq. Mteer, Canfield. Paddock and Stone, PXC. MORTG. IGE SALE - DotauR hoe boon mode to tho condMons of a mortgago made by Lattewn R. Cofiard and Donald A. CoRard, wlto and husband, original mortgagors), to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, doted July County Courthouse to Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on April 22,2004. Tho premises are located to foe Township of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: A parcel of tend to Section 9, Town 3 North, m uw txime at pubic auction toe described to bo torectoeod by a seto of foe mortgaged promtooo. tain property Io cote tf to Barry County, MtaNgan, deecribod to foe Mortgago ae ioRows: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 56 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 57 OF HARDENDORFF ADOmON TO THE CRY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 929 N. Church St. nasungs, sacregan. The tengfo of the redemption period wfl bo six (6) FINANCIAL i snu of Deeds tor foe County of Bany, State of Michiaan. on May 7, 2001 in Document Number 1059218, Bany county Records on which mortgage there te daknod to be duo at foe date of this notice foe sum of $86^11.80 todudtog interest at foe rate of Court lor mo County of Bany, men wB be done! in accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which Dated: March 22,2004 Mortgage Doc Ironic Rogtetratton Systems, Inc., CMERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's Bony County Courthouse in Hastings, MtaNgan at 1D0PM. On Thuradey, April 8,2004. Bald premissi are attuatod to CRy of MtadtovRte, Bany County, MtaNgan, and are deecribod ae: Lot 22 of Thomapple Riverside PtaL Accordtog to foe recorded ptet fooreof, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plate on Page 55 Commonly known as 7801 Bouman Dr, Mtodtevflte Ml 49333 The redemption period shal bo 6 monfos from mo power of aoto In me Mortgage having become operalve by reeeon of me dolad. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN mat on Thuradey. Aprt 29. 2004. al 100 ettock In mo aAamcon, at me Courthouse. 220 WaMSMe Street Haamgs. Mtohigan. met being *»»K*oi hoMng me Orad &v, redemption period ahal bo 6 monfoe from Default having boon made in the oondHons of a certain mortgage executed on July 27. 1988, by Reymond F Melo, a abide men. ea Mortgagor, io Meinebeet Savings Bank. FSB. aa Mortgegao. and Ragtetsr of Deeds tor Bany County, MtaNgan on August 7. 1996 as Document No. 1016251 (the ■Mortgage’), on which Mortgage foere te claimed to be Indebtedness, as defined by foe Mortgage, due and unpaid in foe amount of Sixty Rve Thousand Rve Hundred Seventeen and 81/100 Dofiers ($86,51731), as of foe dote of fote notice, todudtog principal and interest, and ofoer costs secured by Husband and Wife, of Nashville, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated April Under the power of sale contained in aaid mort- on March 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1123750, Barry County Records, MtaNgan, on which mort- Doted: Morch 11.2004 Doted: .February 24,2004 Company, nn Mortgagee MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made Seventy-Eight Thousand Rve Hundred Seventy And 26/100 Dollars ($78,570.26), todudtog interest County Courthouse in Hastings in Bony County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on April 15,2004. The premises are located to foe City of Hastings, Berry County, Mchigsn. and are deecribod as: Lot 3, Stock 2, KonRoidY 2nd AddMon to foe City of Hastings, recordtog to foe ptet thereof as recordRecords. Tho redemption period shal be 8 months from P.C. IS ATTEMPT**) TO COLLECT A DEBT be torectoeod by a oato of •• mortgaged premtess. WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. McDonnell, conley, arslanian & neveux. llp BY: RICHARD L MCDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Btoomfieid HMs, Michigcn 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- Dated: March 18. 2004 FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Green Tree Ftoandai Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5617 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (4/1) Doted: Febraary 27. 2004 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte I017937F01 i tho Circuit Court in and tor said County, on May 6. 2004, al 1:00 o'dock local time in the afternoon al Seven (7.00%) percent per annum interest, toga! miums and any sum or sums vfttah may be paid by foe undersigned Mortgagee which R doomed nocessary to pay to protea Its Interest to foe premtees. which said premises are described in said Mortgage as fottows, to-wtt: PARCEL 1: Comnwndno ■ North .M PoM of SkOot ». T3N. R7W. VOago of NMhvBo. Borry County, Mfctiowi; thonoo N 90 <tog 00’O0-W«foog tho North Uno of ooid Sodktn 36. 1056.87 loot to tho pfooo of boginning: thonoo N 90 dog OOW W ■tong mo North kw ol oNd Socbon 36 (PluoMnuo) ■61 loot; thonoo S 00 dog 0000-E 435 foot to the North edge of Kotogg Street: thonoo Eotoertyotong the North edge of Kodogg Street (PtuoMtoue) 47786 foot: thence N 46 dog 54’4T W 5836 toot; thence N 00 dog oowr W 67.17 loot; thence N 36 deg 13*58* E 74.18 leof; dtonco N 38 deg 22*31* E 65.99 loot Io the piece ol beginning. PARCEL 2: Beginning al tho Inloreocaon ol the Seaton 25, T3N, R7W, VHage of Nashvflo, Berry County, Michigan; thence Northerly (Ptos/Mtous) (PknlMlnue) 166 loot: thence Soothe,<y (PtooMnue) 193 Net: mence Eea (PkieMnue) 200 loot: thence Soumorty (PkaMtoue) 163 loM: thonoo Wool (PlueMnue) 370 loot Io me point ol beginning EXCEPT: Commencing 105637 loot Wool ol mo Norm IM poet Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 Wool, thence Woof 461 tool, mence South 436 loot to piece ol beginning. North Ine ol Kologg Street, mence Eootorty etong mo North Ine of Kologg Street 150 loot, mence North 180 loot thonoo We« 150 feet, mence South 160 feet to me point ol beginning. Commonly known or: VA. loretod el M36 end Kologg Street NotowNe. MkMgen 49073. Tho redemption period wl be twelve (12) month, from mo time of ouch eele EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 236 South Cochran Avenue Chariotte. Ml 46813 Dated: April 1,2004 (4/29) �Terrence M. Desrochers. 18. of Nashville, was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Court last Thursday to six months in jail and three years probation for possession of less than 25 grams of methadone and possession of marijuana. Desrochers was given credit for 13 days served in jail. He was ordered to attend Alcoholic Anonymous meetings in jail, as well as sub­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 1990 W Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. 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Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 I ( stance abuse counseling His driver's license was suspended for six Assistant Prosecutor Kerri Rapacz said Desrochers’ parents are supportive of him and guilty to being a habitual offender in exchange for dismissal of one count of aggra­ months. He is eligible for earned release and was allowed to participate in the drug court pro­ gram. Upon his release from jail, he must abide by a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Desrochers earlier pleaded guilty to the offenses in exchange for the dropping of assaulting, obstructing or resisting a police officer of the Michigan State Police. want him to succeed. Rapacz said he is a good candidate for drag court. Desrochers said he is turning over a new leaf by staying off drags and away from his friends. He recently finished a drag treatment vated stalking. Allen’s attorney said Alien’s drag addiction played into his committing the offenses. Allen said, "I’m a drag addict and always will be. I love my wife dearly. I’m really a good person. 1 love my kids and my sister.” Fisher said that Alien's yelling at his pro­ bation officer shows a lack of respect. "I’m not fooling around with people like you," Fisher said. "It’s one thing to say you're a drag addict, but when you are mean to other people, I don't tolerate that." BANNER 1945^54 FROM THE FAMILY OF BRENDA P. STEVENS A STEVENS SAWMILLWe wish to express our sincere thanks & appreciation to all those who nelped during the recent tragedy and death of Brenda Stevens. To the Delton Methodist Church for the use of their facilities & the ladies that helped in the kitchen to prepare food and set up tables for the Church of God Family Worship Center of Kalamazoo. Such a lovely dinner for all that helped. Also, Delton Felpausch Ten'.er for their donation of food. Also, the donation by Ron Hook of Delton Dollar Store. Special thanks to the Delton Floral Shop for their beautiful arrangements of flowers. Thanks to all the businesses, families & friends that sent multitudes of flowers, and for the food that was brought & to those who gave to tne Children's Church Fund. We wish to thank all the pallbearers for their services. Officiating at the services were Pastor Edward L. Davis and pastor Herbert Raybum - thank you for your comforting words and message of salvation A also to the sing­ ers for their beautiful songs of comfort & inspiration. Special thanks to the Williams-Gores Funeral Home for their services. Thanks to all of those I may not have mentioned, for your love & compassion and just for being there. Brenda left a great legacy and her love & presence will be greatly missed! Peacefully, sleep comes to a dear, beloved heart Quietly, we understand the time has come to part. Tenderly, the love shines on - a never-ending light. Gratefully, we feel its warmth and say, "Sweet dreams good night" THE FAMILY OF Wilma Tasker would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our family, neighbors and friends for snowing enormous support and kindness during mom's illness and in her passing. We will never forget the kindheartedness of Gary Byma. the Koops Funeral Chapel staff. Living Gospel Church. Lakewood Community Ambulance, the Lake Odessa Fire Department & Ionia County Homecare nurses. A special thank you to Pastor Harley Koehn and Brent for their many comforting A encour­ aging words. God bless each and everyone of you! Janis, Sandy, Susie, Joyce, Kande, Ken. and Catny. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. DR. DRYWALL high quali­ ty, reasonable rates, 20vrs. (269)758-4184 E-BAY: Experienced sellers will sell your items in the worlds largest auction. We help churches & non-profit organizations raise needed funds quickly & easily. Our services will work well with what your organization is doing now and you'll have more fun & fellowship doing it. Call Allevsearch (616)443­ 5633. E-BAY: experienced sellers will help small manufactur­ ers and distributors move distressed or overstocked merchandise quickly. Don't settle for pennies on the dol­ lar or throw it out. We can help create real cash flow that you didn't think you had. Call Allevsearch, 616­ 340-00813. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. In other recent court business: • David G. Krebs, 43. of Dowling, was sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail for selling/manufacturing marijuana. Fisher ordered him to pay $845 in court STOWELL BUILDERS Spring has arrived. We will be happy to address your building needs. New homes, remodeling, pole bams or any building needs. Li­ censed and insured, call Doug Stowell at (269)374­ 1649 or Kevin Stowell at (269)367-4376. assessments by June 30 or serve 30 days in jail. Krebs' driver's license was suspended for six months, but he was allowed restricted use in 30 days for employment or treatment. 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280. FOR SALE: 5 acres, drive­ way permit, perked, country setting, northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3123 or (616)813-1132 • Joshua D. Coker. 24, of Vermontville, was discharged from probation. Coker had been on probation for a larceny from a building. • Sentencing was delayed until March 25. 2005 for Rebecca S. Randall. 23. of Hastings. Randall is accused of two counts of seconddegree home invasion. • Jeremy E Krueger. 23, of Caledonia, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years pro­ bation for resisting/obstracting a police offi­ • William Allen. 39. of Dowling, was ordei^d to pay more than $3,000 in court cer. assessments for domestic violence, aggravat­ ed stalking and being a habitual offender. Allen earlier pleaded no contest to the domestic violence and stalking charges and • Sentencing was delayed until March 24, 2005, for Thomas M. Parsons. 22. of Battle Creek. Parsons is accused of carrying a con­ cealed weapon, a pistol, in his vehicle. POLICEBEAT FOR SALE: New home. Thomapple Kellogg schools, l«300sq. ft. ranch, with fin­ ished walkout basement 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, oak trim and cabinetry through­ out central air, 2-1/2 stall garage, setting tn 4 acres, 25 minutes from Grand Rapids. Price $217,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132 Car thief apprehended after crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A stolen vehicle, from the Sav-A-Lot parking lot on M-43 and Heath Road, crashed Monday after the driver fled from police. Information about the stolen car was broadcast to ocher officers in the county. About an hour later, a trooper spotted it in Arby’s drive-through line in Hastings, said Michigan State Police from the Hastings post. When the trooper initiated contacted with the suspect, he fled in the vehicle. The pursuit ended with the crash of the stolen vehicle. The driver was arrested for unlawfully driving away a vehicle and fleeing and eluding a police officer. The driver, who was on parole, admitted he stole the car owned by an employee of a grocery store and used money from the victim's purse for purchases at the store. Lab test results on the man’s blood alcohol content and drug content are pend­ ing. OPEN HOUSE: 1904 Valley Pines Drive, Middleville. Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3+ bath home in Thomapple Valley Pines Development. Open Friday 5-7pm; Saturday, 3­ 7pm; Sunday, 12-3pm. Pre­ sented by Bedrock Builders LTD and KJR A Associates, Inc. Also see Builders Booth at the Barn County Homes Show. For more information call Joe at 616-299-8692. Hastings teen nabbed for stealing car WANTED: 1-5 acres be­ tween Hastings 4r Middle­ ville. Must be buildable. (616)299-5483 // program. Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he was putting Desrochers in jail to "clean up and accomplish some positive things." "You’ll end up like the others if I don’t," Fisher said. HASTINGS - A 15-year-old Hastings youth was anested ia-foe 50^bfodroF East Woodlawn Avenue and placed at the Allegan County Drteiffion Center last Friday. March 26, for stealing a vehicle from Wayland Chevrolet. Witnesses reported a reckless driver in the parking lot of Hastings Mutual Insurance, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. Police said they arrived at 10:21 p.m. to find a vehicle crashed into a guard rail in the lot. While witnesses told police of a possible suspect who fled the area, the teenager returned to the scene and turned himself in. He told officers he stole the vehicle from the dealership earlier after he broke into the building and found keys to the car, Leedy said. The teen was in Wayland visiting family but left after an argument with a fam­ ily member, Leedy said. He then went to the dealership and took the car. The case is at Bany County’s prosecutors office for review. H, BUS DRIVER: THE BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AT $14.96 PER HOUR. APPLI­ CANTS MUST POSSES A CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE WITH A P ENDORSE­ MENT AND CDL (GROUP A OR B). FOR MORE IN­ FORMATION CALL (269)945-9545 EXT 12. Teen arrested for driving while on pot ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 17-yew-old from Shelbyville was arrest­ ed March 19 for operating a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. When the teenager's car was stopped on March Rond for an equipment viola­ tion, a motorist informed the deputy that he suspected the occupants of the car were using methamphetamine, said Bany County Sheriff’s deputies. Though drugs were not located from a search of the car. the driver was found to be under DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 the influence of marijuana. LOAN ORIGINATOR: Michigan Home Finance is looking for 2 experienced Mortgage Loan Originators. Minimum lyr experience re­ quired. Great opportunity with a growing local lender. Please call Bob or Chase at 269-945-6280. Teen In Delton held for driving on alco­ hol DELTON — An 18-year-old man from West Olive was arrested March 21 for operating a vehicle while under age 21 with a blood alcohol content Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said they observed a vehicle in downtown Delton driving from behind one building to another. Charles J. Darling-Romain was found under the influence of alcohol while driving the vehicle, deputies said. His pre-trial is set for April 20. BARRY COUNTY REPUB­ LICAN PARTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER: Friday, April 30, 2004 al Middle Vil­ la Inn, Middlevide, Mi. So­ cial hour at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30. Guest speaker Vem Ehlers. Tickets: $25.00 per person. More information or for reservations call Mark Englerth (269)945-8903, leave name, phone number A number tickets. Semi, car, bus In 3-vehlcle accident HASTINGS — A tractor-trailer hit the rear of a vehicle causing it to impact a third vehicle directly ahead last Wednesday afternoon, March 24, at West State Street and Industrial Park Drive. As vehicles neared the intersection, drivers noticed barricade barrels had rolled into the curb lane, causing drivers to change lanes to the inside eastbound one, said Chief Jerry Sarver of the Hastings Police Department The semi-track driver. Terry Kesterson, 44, from Greenville, Tenn., was chang­ ing lanes to drive around the barrels, failed to observe the slowed or stopped traf­ fic at the intersection and slid into the back of a vehicle driven by Debra Ike. 52, of Middleville. Sarver said. The collision erased Ike’s vehicle to impact a Bany County Transit Bus driven by Susan Eparvier, 45, also of Middleville. Eparvier had just pulled out onto West State Street from the transit drive. No passengers FOR SALE: 1960 14' Meyers aluminum boat & trailer with dolly, $400; 1970 Coachmen camper, $800; 1987 Chevy van C20, 350 en­ gine, $600. Call after 630pm weekdays, Dave: (517)852­ 0677. were aboard at the time. The Middleville woman was taken to Pennock Hospital. Charlotte man hurt In truck accident FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. Call (2691838-7635 or (269)838­ 8909. RUTIJKND TOWNSHIP - A Charlotte man rolled his track March 20 at the intersection of M-179 and M-43 and suffered a laceration to the head. Philip B. Snyder. 26. said he was eastbound on M-179 when he flicked a cig­ arette out the window, which came back in the vehicle and landed on him. When Snyder tried to remove it, his truck swerved off the road, hit a culvert, overturned, slid on its side across M-43 and landed on its wheels, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. A vehicle behind Snyder stopped and took him to his ex-girlfriend's house. Snyder was issued a citation for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident ROLL BACK TRUCK want­ ed, under $10,000. (269)209­ 1916, (269)623-8362. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Apnl 1.2004 - Page 17 Murder charge dropped in fatal snowmobile crash ~ One write-in vote elects woman to Freeport council by Susan Tetnerv Staff Writer Murder charges were dropped Thursday in Barry County District Court against Cory Jo Schul in the death of 17-ycar-old Jamie Reurink in a hit-and-run accident Jan. 27 as she crossed Bass Road on a snowmobile. District Judge Gary Holman decided Schul still will stand trial on charges of operating a vehicle while his driver’s license was sus­ pended causing death and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment Freeport resident Dawn Yarger received one write-in vote in the March 8 municipal election, and now has become a member of the Freeport Village council for a two-year or death. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tom Evans said. “This office respectfully disagrees with the decision to deny bind over on count one (second-degree murder), and arc considering what appellate remedies, if any arc available. “In the opinion of this office, the actions of Cory Jo Schut before, during and after his fatal collision with Jamie Reurink. demon­ strated a willful and wanton disregard for human life." Evans said. The prosecution argued in Barry County District Court March 9 that Schut acted with malice, an element which must be proved in the homicide murder charge, because Schul failed to brake, use his horn (in the 50 feet he had the opportunity to see the snowmobiler). and. after the collision, he continued to drive an undetermined distance. “Even when he removed the body from the plow. Schut didn’t look at the victim close enough to know if it was a man or woman and just left her in the snow." said Evans. "By failing to apply his brakes and continuing to drive disrespectfully dragging the body­ shows malice. It wasn't an intentional killing, but he acted in a willful disregard because he could cause death by not stopping or trying to stop. And he didn't try to dodge her or go around her by driving off to the side of the road as the first witness (Tara Marcott) said. Blood test results found no alcohol or drugs in Schut *s system. Dr. Joyce Dejong, medical director of forensics at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, per­ formed the autopsy and established that Reurink died within two seconds from multi­ ple blunt force injuries to the head upon the Cory Schut Conservation District begins ‘Natural Features Inventory’ The Barry Conservation District and Michigan State University Extension's Michigan Natural Features Inventory staff have begun work on a baseline inventory of natural features in Barry County. The Conservation District had an open meeting with MNFI representative John Paskus March 22 to discuss parameters, time­ line and cost of the study. Conservation District Co-Director Joanne Barnard said only two other counties in Michigan. Oakland and Jackson, have attempted such an invento­ ry Natural features arc defined as species (flora and fauna), as well as "natural commu­ nities." which include vegetative, geological or other features such as a tailgrass prairie, oak savannah or shrub swamp. A baseline study would involve compiling and mapping data on reported occurrences of threatened or endangered features (species and communi­ ties) and those of special concern. Using occurrence and current GIS data, probability information (the likelihood of locating sensi­ tive species or communities in a given area) and biodiversity values (the relative frequen­ cy and quantity of occurrences for given areas) will be mapped for the county. From this point, potential conservation areas v. Barry County will be identified Information gathered from this inventory has a multitude of applications. Melvin William Spencer Hannah Rebecca Gilliam initial impact with the blade of the snow­ plow. “The dragging had nothing to do with it (her death)." Dejong said. "She would have died anyway. It was the initial impact from the collision instead of dragging that caused death." Schut's attorney, Terry Tobias said. “If Schut had a license, the accident still would have occurred." “This is not a murder case." Tobias said. “To have murder you need to establish intent to kill or do great bodily harm. The collision was inevitable." Michigan State Trooper Michael Behrendt of the Hastings Post said Schut said "he pan­ icked because he didn't have a license because it was revoked." Schut’s driver's license had been revoked due to repeated alcohol and drug convictions. Holman’s decision was delayed a few weeks to allow the attorneys time to respond to each other’s briefs. Schut is to be arraigned in Barry County­ Circuit Court April 15. First, it can be a tool to help municipal land use planning efforts, such as the master plan process currently being undertaken at the county level. Once identified, potential con­ servation areas may be prioritized in land use plans as areas of open space, park land, rural or agricultural zoning, etc. Second, the discovery of unique features or areas with high biodiversity values may encourage future field studies or landowner involvement in conservation planning and programs. Third, knowledge of Bairy County's signif­ icant natural features may help conservationminded organizations and individuals better target their efforts to preserve, protect and enhance the local environment. For anyone who finds the inventory will be valuable to them or their organization, the BCD would appreciate any financial and information support they can lend to the proj­ ect. At this juncture, the estimated cost for the project is $18,000 to $20,000. The project will begin next October and will be completed in six to nine months. The BCD will pursue both grant and foundation funding and hopes also to find local support for this project. For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at (269) 948-8056 extension 117. Two arrested in Dec. 14 Gaines shooting Kent County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man and a woman related to a shooting investigation from last December on 60th Street in Gaines Township. Arraigned in 63rd District Court. Cascade, were Melvin William Spencer. 25. and Hannah Rebecca Gilliam. 22. both of Grand Rapids. Spencer was charged with assault with intent to murder, armed robbery and felony firearms violations. He received a $100,000 cash bond. Gilliam was charged with armed robbery and received a $100,000 cash bond. Their preliminary- court date was set for Thursday. April 8. at 2:30 p.m. Lamont Donyel Bynum (36) was shot and robbed at his home Sunday. Dec. 14. Investigators learned that a man and women hud come to the front door of the home, indi­ cating they- wanted a petition signed. They did not mention the Gaines First petition drive by name. This area of Gaines Township has a number of yard signs indicating a petition currently under way in the area. Upon opening the door. Bynum was shot and later was taken to the hospital. Detectives also have identified the late model sports car seen near the crime scene the date of the incident. They have taken into evidence a late model Chevy Camaro. “Detectives E.J. Johnson and Jack Smith dedicated a large portion of their time solely on this investigation.” said a sheriff’s depart­ ment spokesperson. "They knew early on that this was not a random act. 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Apnl 1. 200-* - The Hastings Banner Bowens Mills plans spring celebration New judge sworn in Retiring Judge Richard Shaw swore in Stephanie Fekkes as the next Barry County Probate/Family Court Judge at an “Investiture Ceremony" last Friday Friends and family of Fekkes were on hand to offer congratulations and words of praise. Historic Bowens Mills will begin its 2(MM season with "The Celebration of Spring" from noon to 5 p.m. over four con­ secutive Saturdays in April in the Bowens Mills Gathering Place. Featured will be live baby animals, spring time displays and demonstrations. "With the coming of spring comes a new found sense of newness and rebirth of everything around us.” noted Bowens Mills co-owner Carlecn Sabin “The leaves are starting to grow on the trees, the flowers begin to bloom all around us. and lambs, bunnies and chicks are bom. Celebration of spring is a time when the whole family can enjoy an experience of ‘one on one time" with all of the furry little friends that springtime brings. Live baby animals will be inside The Gathering Place for the children to pet and snuggle.There will be lambs, live bunnies, baby chicks and other small animals. The showcases will be tilled with spring time displays and other surprises for the guest to enjoy. The "Miller’s Wife Store" will be stocked with spring time supplies and gifts for Easter. Carlecn Sabin will be on hand as the Bowens Mills Studios photographer, to take digital children's and family portraits, with three spring time studios. Cost per unit is $15 or 2 for $25. There is no admission fee to "The Gathering Place" for "The Celebration of Spring." Tickets for admittance into the park itself are $2 per person. Inside the park the Belgian draft horses will be on hand for wagon rides and the historic old mill the one room school house, the Plank House and the Pioneer Farm will be open. Bowens Mills is second generation, fam­ ily-owned and operated state historic site. Palm Sunday services Caledonia area A presentation on the "Book of Ruth" drama and storytelling is planned for Sunday morning. April 4. at 11. at the First We’ve Got Them All, Right Here, Right Now! 04 GMC Sierra 4x4 Crew 04 Pontiac Vibe Duramax Diesel. Allison Trans. 6 disc CD Changer, power Bucket Seats, was $45,025 Power Group Pkg. ABS. Power Windows/Locks. was $19,365 Lease Now $04 A 4*10 month Now *37,359 03 GMC Envoy SLT 03 Pontiac Grand Am GT Leather. Sun Roof. Heated Seats. CD/Cassette. was $38,865 Sun Roof. V-6. Ch’ome Tach Wheels. was $23,595 No" *28,865 Now$ 15,559 Its mission is to preserve the history of days gone by for future generations to learn from and enjoy. The location is two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park on Briggs Road near Gun Lake. "The Celebration of Spring" will be held on consecutive Saturdays April 3. 10. 17 and 24. On April 10. there will be sheep sheering demonstrations from noon to 2 p.m. On April 17, there will be an old fashioned barnyard horse pull at 4 p.m. On April 24. the 3rd Michigan Company F Civil War Muster will be in the historical park. For more information call 269-795-7530 or visit www.BowensMills.com. 48 mo tease. 12BOO mdes per year, ptus tax & plates al $»gn<ng just ygn & drive' Baptist Church of Alto, corner of 60th Street and Bancroft Avenue in Alto (just off M-50). The Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street will celebrate Palm Sunday at the 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on Sunday. April 4. Hastings The Lenten luncheon series concludes today, Thursday. April I at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church al 805 S. Jefferson Street. This program is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch for a freewill offering is served at noon followed by a service from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Musicians from St. Rose will pro­ vide special music . On April I the speaker will be Father Al russell of St. Rose. The annual series offers informal wor­ ship and fellowship for Christians from var­ ious denominations. This year’s theme is “Life Lessons from Lent.” Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, Hastings. 945-9554. on April 4 the Graceful Players will present “The Passion Phy” at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 04 Pontiac GIO Coupe Phantom Black. Manual Transmission. 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. Check it out! Childcare is available at all three liturgies. Hastings Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road at Boltwood, celebrates Palm Sunday, April 4 with worship services at 8: 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School is at If we don't have what you’re looking for, we’ll get it! □REISBACH 328 N. 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For more information, call 95 GMC 1500 EXT. 4X4 SLE PKG LOCAL TRADE 35C SHARP TRUCK' $9,488 945-9554 and a sales representative will pro­ vide rates. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-04-08.pdf d991ee8fefe38a76fc5689695fd9eed8 PDF Text Text All govt, meetings should be at night Rutland considering recovery ordinance Hastings spring sports previewed See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 9 See Story on Page 10 & 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Sincei.rtTlir^PUSLIC 1856 > y y LIBRARY The Hastings H i S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 45058-1893 ANNER Thursday. April 8, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 15 PRICE 50C ‘Talk of the town’ NEWS BRIEFS Residents, officials discuss 12 issues by David T. Young about." Englerth said the term "12-step recovery’’ Editor April 12 deadline for school board It was a meeting perhaps unlike any other has not been used to demean alcoholics in the history of Barry County last Friday anonymous, but instead to borrow a key when more than 50 people attended or took phrase from a successful program in hopes part in a discussion about 12 bipartisan sug­ of focusing on healing the community. Makled agreed, saying, “This forum is gestions for better county government. Those interested in being candidates for local school boatd seats have until the 4 pun. Monday, April 12, deadline to file far the annual school election. lb tile forms in Hastings are available at the Hastings Schools Administrative Office, located at 232 W. Grand in Hastings. A nomination form must be complete with the candidate either obtaining 40 signatures or paying a $100 fee. There is also an affidavit of identity that must be The annual school board elections will be held Monday, June 14. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The audience was filled with supporters of reforms, the endorsed by Republican and Democratic both the parties, and intended to be positive, to find common ideas to make government better.” When Barry County Commissioner with those who back the current system of Donald Nevins asked who put the 12 pro­ governance. The majority of people who posals together, former Democratic Party showed up apparently were there simply to Chairman Robcr listen. collective effort over about a year." He noted Dwyer said, “It’s been a Moderator David Makled. a local attor­ that both the Democratic and Republican ney, stressed that Friday’s forum at the Party executive committees have endorsed Thomas Jefferson Hall was all about a dozen the 12 positions, which were made public proposed ideas, not about personalities or last week. Nevins and Kenneth Neil were the only public office holders. Barry two county commissioners to attend the County Republican Party echoed the senti­ forum. However. Drain Commissioner Tom ments and added. ‘This is not a collective Doyle. Clerk Deb Smith. Register of Deeds effort to remove officials. It is not our posi­ Darla Burghdoff, Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Mark Englerth. chairman of the tion the system is broken or totally worth­ Baltimore Township less... We’ve been accused of pounding indi­ Cullers vidual (county) commissioners... but these issues have been historically talked 12 Supervisor Prairieville and George Township Supervisor Mark Doster, among other local Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth (left) and former Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer fielded many questions about a proposed 12-point program to reform county government, which was endorsed by both parties. The following is a summary of the 12 sug­ any studies had been done about how many gested reforms and discussion of them at the boards or commissions require one or more forum: county commissioners. • No more than one county commissioner The answer was no. but Englerth zeroed in should serve on any appointed board or com­ on concerns that three county commissioners mission. except where prescribed by law. may too be Barry County Clerk Deb Smith asked if on many the Parks and See TALK OF TOWN, pg. 3 officials, also were present. The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, April 12. at the Delton Kellogg High School. Scheduled to appear are Slate Senator Patty Birkhok; State Representative Dr. Pierce steps down as Cedar Creek director Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, tepre- J-Ad Graphics News Service the University of Wyoming. His thesis was ecology aenting Third District Congressman Vent The best part of being director of the titled “Monograph of a Primarily Mexican paired with a potluck at the institute, is a cel­ Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has been seeing and take up any concerns constituents people attend for educational purposes and Pierce’s deceased parents founded Pierce may wish to talk about gather as a community, said Dr. Gary Pierce, Cedar Creek Institute through the Willard G. who helped create and design the Institute. and Jessie M. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The l egislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to artend. school's first annual Share-A-Thoo. a affordable to all. Working with the institute’s educational 2001 on 638 acres of rolling hills, fields, staff, Casey Harris and Jen Howell, was and research. He’s calling his forests, lakes and wetlands in Baltimore and another highlight. Pierce said, because they tion new endeavor Frog Home Environmental, but were able to put together some excellent edu­ Hope townships. lic Saturday. April 24, from 10 aun. to 1 at the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St. Hastings. Proceeds will fund scholarships and services not covered by tuition. Performers range from young children to adults, and include a wide variety of instruments. The program will include video demonstrations of Kindermusik. the delightfill music program for young children from infancy through age seven. Children can explore instruments at an Board of Trustees. At the present time, be wonderful...” Prior to becoming director of the institute "I was pleased to open the buildings...." he in November 1998. Pierce was president and said, noting that the musical folk group at the owner of Southern Tier Consulting Inc., a grand opening was “nothing short of phe­ wetland mitigation consulting business in nomenal." and sincerely thank him for all of his onomy. through the Department of Botany at which he said brings together spiritual and The Barry-Eaton District Health www.barryeatonhealth.org. Department's Environmental Health Division E coli bacteria live in the digestive sys­ Clevenger recorded a perfect score of 100 in has secured a $14,812.51 grant to fund its "Be tems of humans and other warm-blooded ani­ her French hom performance March 27 at the in the Swim: Barry-Eaton Surface Water mals. Therefore, they are found in sewage and Impact Monitoring" program for this sum­ other wastewater. Most strains are not dan­ School Band and Orchestra Environmental Health Division staff will Hudsonville High School. collect 15 water samples per month from May As a soloist on French Hom. she was awarded the proficiency gerous, but they can indicate the presence of mer’s swimming season. Of particular concern are the large numbers category, 1 to Sept. 30 per beach to assess whether E. of disease-causing of difficulty coli levels allow for safe swimming. Samples sewage. three level other disease-causing bacteria. microorganisms from Examples of disease caused by will be collected one foot below the surface in sewage include hepatitis, cholera, typhoid Students are required to perform a solo, as water that is between three and six feet deep fever, giardiasis and a variety of parasitic is well as demonstrate ability on memorized at Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Gun infections. with scales, and each student is required to sight lessons The the institute. Hastings High School band student Sarah offered. skill level. prorated. Dr. Gary Pierce Health dept, to monitor area lakes' E. coli levels HHS musician records perfect score at festival accepts all applicants regardless of age or being “The Institute's Board of Directors and staff wish him the best in his new endeavors efforts,” said a prepared press release from which is the highest tuition tion courses. Always a highlight for Pierce was the denL The Community Music School open all through the semester, said, possibly teaching professional educa­ Spring Equinox Drumming Circle event, Michigan Registration for private tute. As the institute grows, I will be," he He earned a doctorate in 1979 in plant tax­ West Clarksville, N.Y. Festival Stale Solo and Ensemble festival at fees waived, a savings of $13 per stu- “will not be particularly active with the insti­ Highlights during his years as director include his role in beginning the institute. ments of Masteller Music. classes that day will have registration Pierce will remain on the Foundation’s land I’ve ever seen." Gary Pierce said. “It is Instrument petting zoo, provided compli­ Visitors registering for lessons or cational offerings. “It’s one of the most phenomenal pieces of Participants will perform for the pub­ p.m. for the circle time instruments together. focuses on ecological education, opened in live in Barry County, but may opt to live fund-raiser to help make music lessons invited to bring a drum, rattle or simple per­ cussion Foundation, which ness and be involved in professional educa­ elsewhere in winter months. family, friends and businesses for the Pierce event, open to the public, participants arc and plans to start a wetlands consulting busi­ He and his wife. Mary, plan to continue to and teachers are gathering pledges from ebration of the arrival of spring. For the Genus of Grasses." bears their names. The institute, which profit venture or a corporation. Community Music School students Drumming Circle, Pierce. 57. retired from his post April 1 hasn’t derided yet whether it will be a non­ Music fund-raiser slated for April 24 realms. The current read. Each category is assigned points with semester runs through May 22. Summer the solo being worth 50 points, memorized semester runs from June to August. scales are 25 points and sight-reading is For more information about the Share- worth 25. A-Thoo or learning opportunities of the Clevenger, performing the Concerto for Community Music School, please call Hom by Gordon Jacob, was awarded a per­ (269)948-9441 fect score of 100 points. high achcivement as a high school instrumen­ The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood talist." said band director Joe LaJoye. to perform as a concerto soloist at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival May 14 and 15 at Western Michigan University. The competition for this honor drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. April will take place at CMU today (Thursday. 12, at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. April 8). Sarah is the daughter of Robert and Pam More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 memorized, and each student had to sight Receiving first division ratings were Clevenger. Amanda Mueller. Maggie Buehl. Heidi Arnett. Jennifer StouL Erika Schroeder and Savannah Ramsey. Six other Hastings High School band stu­ the ground beach: Charlton Park (Thomapple "There are a variety of sources that con­ tribute bacteria to our surface water." (Gull explained Eric Pessell of the health depart­ Lake); and Fox Memorial Park and Lincoln ment. “such as illicit waste connections to Brick Park in Eaton County. storm sewers or roadside ditches, malfunc­ Lake); Prairieville Township Park The Health Department is receiving the tioning on-site sewage disposal systems (sep­ funding from the Michigan Department of tic systems), combined and sanitary sewer Environmental Quality. Water Division, to overflows, storm runoff, wild and domestic monitor activities at seven public beaches animal waste, and agricultural runoff. throughout the district. The state is providing "Because of these overflows and runoffs, money under the Clean Michigan Initiative the risk of contracting disease through swim­ Implementation Act of 1998. ming is greater during the two to three days The Health Department has contracted immediately following major rainstorms.” of Pessell added that epidemiological studies Environmental Quality Water Laboratory in of fresh water bathing beaches have estab­ with the Michigan Department Lansing to perform the E. coli analyses. lished a direct relationship between the densi­ Results will be available the afternoon after ty of E. coli in waler and the occurrence of Receiving second division ratings were Amanda Sunior and Dray Huis. the date of collection and can be accessed by swimming-associated LaJoye and co-band director Joan Bosserd- the public through the Michigan Public Beach Therefore, if E. coli levels exceed the limits Schroeder commended the students for their Clevenger of Hastings. dents earned first division ratings at of a prepared solo and scales, which had to be read. Clevenger now is qualified to compete for the opportunity MSBOA Solo and Ensemble festival. Students were judged on their performance "Such a score is very rare, and represents Red Cross blood drive Is April 12 Lake) - main beach, old beach, and camp­ Hastings High School senior Sarah Clevenger received a rare perfect score for her French horn solo performance at the MSBOA solo and ensemble festival March 27. "exemplary representation of school and music program." Water and Information website at www.deq.state.mi.u/beach or through a link at the Health Department's website at gastroenteritis. set forth in the Michigan Public Health Code. See E. C0U, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. April 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Holy Week, Easter Sunday NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page services for area outlined North St. The Red Cross is reminding people that spring is a terrific time donate blood, or to start a lifetime tradition of helping to save lives. Lincoln Dinner will be April 30 Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. 945-9554. on Maundy Thursday, will present "Make Your Way to the Potter’s The Barry County Republican Party's House.” a liturgy of word and clay. It includes "Spring symbolizes a renewal and new annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at a live potter who will "throw” a pot during life." says Fred Sterns, chief executive offi­ 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Middle worship. This presentation, which begins at cer of the Great Lakes Blood Services Villa Inn on M-37 in Middleville. 7:30 p.m., is based on Jeremiah 18. Region of the American Red Cross "By Guest speaker will be Third District On Good Friday, April 8. the day will begin donating blood, you'll be helping a sick or Congressman Vem Ehlers, who represents with a silent "Crosswalk” at 9:30 a.m. This is injured person live a longer, stronger and all of Barry County in Washington D.C. an opportunity to walk with a group behind healthier life." Stems pointed out that Michigan hospi­ tals need about 2,000 blood products daily Tickets for $25 apiece are available at the the cross for an hour or so of quiet meditation Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, and community witness. The walk leaves from ine Grace Lutheran parking lot and call 945-2454. to treat accident and bum victims, cancer For more information, call Barry County patients, babies in neonatal intensive care, Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth people undergoing intense surgeries, and at (269) 792-6357. ulation ages, and as more medical advances and treatments involve the use of blood and and darkness, sound and silence with the word to reflect on the Passion of the Lord. Bernard Society to meet Monday On Holy Saturday, April 10, the church will hold an Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m., focusing on the celebration of new life through baptisms blood therapies. Unfortunately, Sterns says, the blood supply doesn't always keep pace The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Delton with the demand. Donating blood is safe, simple and takes about 60 minutes. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be Kellogg Middle School library. The public is welcome to attend. Jim Alden of Delton, will present a pro­ in good general health and must not have gram about his experiences in Africa, help­ donated within 56 days of the date of the ing immunize children with oral polio vac­ cine through a Rotary project. drive. services at 6 and 10:45 a.m. Liturgical dance is part of the 10:45 celebration. Easier breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. followed by an Easter egg hunt at 8:30 a.m. During this hunt children will search for flat, laminated cuss the meaning of the symbols. Hastings First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green Street, will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on April 8. The The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and Felpausch Corporation will The local local chapter of the American Red Cross and the The church celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord on April 11 with Holy Communion will meet with Pastor Michael Anton to dis­ Jazz festival set for April 16-17 Baby-sitting class set for 2 Saturdays and the affirmation of baptism "eggs” with Christian symbols. Then they For more information, call 1-800-GIVELIFE. ATenebrae, a service of darkness begins in the church at 7:30 p.m. This service uses light others with serious medical conditions such as anemia. Blood use is climbing as the general pop­ returns there. Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will have baby-sit­ ting classes on consecutive Saturdays in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department. The class will offer eight hours of train­ ing on two Saturdays. April 17 and 24, from sponsor Hastings' first Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17. service includes communion. Child care is provided. On Sunday. April 11 the celebration begins with the youth of the church at the Sunrise The festival will include 17 high school service at 7:30 a.m. followed by an Easter jazz ensembles, the Grand Valley State breakfast at 8 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. the church University Jazz Combo, Les Jazz Big Band, holds its LIVE Under the Dome contempo­ Ed Englerth Band, and culminate with a rary service. The traditional worship service Saturday evening concert by the Paul Keller begins at 11 a.m. The church will celebrate Orchestra. baptisms and new members during worship. Scenes like this floral display probably will be common in homes and churches throughout Barry County this Easter weekend. The festival begins on Friday evening, Hastings Free Methodist Church. 301 East celebrate the Passover and remember Jesus' a.m.. the congregation will celebrate the first April 16, with four downtown venues host­ State Road at Boltwood, will open the church crucifixion with a Seder Dinner. This is an service in its newly redesigned sanctuary. ing free concerts at State Grounds Coffee Participants will learn how to provide House, Hastings Public Library, Thomapple safe care for infants and children with a 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. The class is open to youth 11 to 15 years of age. "hands-on” learning experience that includes feeding, diapering and dressing of infants, conflict resolution and basic first aid and critical emergency action skills. All participants who complete the eight hours of training will receive a Red Cross babysit­ ting certification card. The cost of this class is $20. To register for this class stop by or call the Hastings Community Education Center at 948-4414. for prayer and meditation on Good Friday, event for the whole family. Contact the Peace Church al 6950 Cherry Valley Road April 9, from 11 a_m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to church office to sec if there are any reserva­ will celebrate Holy Week services in several Arts Council, Jefferson Street Gallery and a 7 p.m. There will be soft background music, tions left. locations. moving concert on the Jazz Trolley provid­ candlelight and special readings provided for On Good Friday the celebration begins The 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service April ed by the Barry County Transit Authority. a personal time of worship. Communion also with the United Methodist Women's breakfast 8 will be held in the Peace Church gymnasi­ The concert begins at 7 p.m. with staggered will be available to all those who wish to par­ held al the Leighton Church Family Center start times at each venue. The event* is take. . On Easter Sunday, kpril 11. services of Friday. April 9. Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. um. On April 11, the church will hold two iden­ xoii.nwed by a message from Tim Wright tical services, at 8 and The festival will take over the Central praise celebrating the joy of Easter will be Please RSVP to the church office to attend the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium. School Auditorium Saturday morning, start­ held al 8:30 and 11 a.m. There will be a con­ breakfast (616) 891-8028. ing at 9:35 a.m. and running through 4:40 tinental breakfast in the fellowship hall at 10 service begins at 7 p.m. for a time of worship between the two services, beginning at 9:15 p.m. Seventeen high school jazz ensembles a.m. There will be no evening service on including a video presentation of Christ’s a.m. will perform on stage with a brief clinic by Easter Sunday. Passion taken from the video "The Gospel of scheduled to end at 10 p.m. members of the Paul Keller Orchestra. Scenic trail group to meet April 14 The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hope For directions and a map, go to the inter­ net at www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/del- ton.htm. For any questions, call Tom Saturday. April 17, beginning at 8 a.m. for Easter morning. April II. Sunrise Service M-79 Highway co sponsors the Community begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by a pancake Good Friday Service at 1 p.m. held at the Nashville United Methodist Church. of individuals from each of the high school at 7 p.m. The Good Friday service starts at 7 breakfast in the Family Center. Easter morn­ jazz groups that have participated in the fes­ p.m. April 9. The Sunrise Easter breakfast and ing worship begins at 9:30 a.m. with nursery tival Then the Paul Keller Orchestra will service will begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April provided. Contact the church office at (616) 11. The Easter worship service will follow at 891-8028 10 a.m. www.leightonchurch.org. conclude the evening with its performance. For more information, call 269/945­ The Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 West M-179 Highway, has planned a special Pheasants Forever banquet April 17 Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its seventh annual banquet Saturday, 17. at the Middleville. Middle Villa Inn in Jim Bruce, habitat specialist, says, "Each year the banquet is the most important fund­ raising event of the year. Al> proceeds from our banquet go toward improving wildlife habitat throughout Barry County. It is through the generosity of our sponsors and patrons that we are able to plant hundreds of acres to prairie grasses each year.” The deadline for Republican and Doon are set to open at 5:15 p.m. for Democratic Party candidates to file for cocktails with dinner served by the Middle state, county and township partisan offices Villa at 6:30 pm. in Michigan is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. Republican and Democratic candidates Scott Prill, banquet chairman, said prizes will include a fly-in Canadian fishing trip, a who seek the office of state representative Canadian bear hunt, taxidermy services, as or a county office may file a $100 filing fee well as jewelry, and many custom framed instead of a petition. prints. Candidates who wish to withdraw from A table of gifts will be set up for the the election must submit a written notice to youths who attend the banquet as well. This the filing official no later than 4 p.m., year. Pheasants Forever will be giving away Friday. May 14. more than 20 different firearms, says local Candidates without political party affilia­ chapter President Jim Decker. tion who seek a partisan office must file a To reserve seats, call Scott or Susan Prill qualifying petition and an Affidavit of at 269-948-3917 or see Jim Decker at the Identity (two copies) no later than 4 p.m. Freeport Elevator. withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m. Monday. July 19. Candidates for township offices file with Birkholz cancels April office hours office file with the county clerk. Candidates for the state House of Representatives or the U.S. House of Representatives, whose dis­ trict is wholly contained in one county, file with the county clerk. Those candidates whose districts fall in more than one county file at the Bureau of Elections in Lansing. For more information about filing requirements and up-to-date listings of the candidates who have filed for judicial and state elective offices, please refer to the Department of State website or call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. State Birkholz. Hastings will be May 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 Nashville, miles of west M-79 of and Banyville Road. Nashville a.m. United inside Methodist the Church's clubhouse at lives most people do not take time for reflec­ 7:15 tion. We invite everyone to spend some time Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 955 N. Main St movie. on Good Friday reflecting on Christ’s death.” Children's programming is available dur­ ing both services. Call the church at 795-7903 for more information. The annual community Easter egg hunt No service is scheduled, just quiet music Middleville United Methodist will join with the Middleville Christian Reformed the Orangeville The congregation at St Francis Episcopal Church at and open doors. 11850 West 9 Mile Road in Orangeville is studying the history of the Episcopal Church. will be held on Saturday, April 10. The day Church to host the annual Community Good Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. Each begins with breakfast prepared by the Student Friday service. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the Sunday the congregation will be exploring the Episcopal liturgy. Ministry from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration for Christian Reformed Church. The service of prizes and the hunt is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. hymns, readings and reflection will focus on Carnival type games are available from 10:30 the sacrament of Holy Communion. Coffee come from the to 1: .30 a.m. At 11:30 the children will gath­ and refreshments will be served after the serv­ Common Prayer from 1979. This Sunday, the er lor an assembly where they will meet four ice. service will be the modem liturgy, known as familiar bunnies and there will be prize draw­ On Easter morning. April 11. the day begins with a free Easter breakfast from 9:15 ings. On Easter Sunday there will be worship services at 8. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery for children through age 3 is provided during all On Easter Sunday. April 11, the service will contemporary Book of Rite II. to 9:50 a.m. It is followed by the Easter serv­ Sunday school for children is provided and children are welcome to attend. On ice, a special time of singing and worship. Easier following the service there will be an This will be a special Easter for the services. Children's programming for 3 years Middleville United Church at through fifth grade is held during 9 and 10:30 Street. Sunday morning April 11, the annual a.m. services. "Junior High Xtreme Worship” Sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m. on the is during the 10:30 a.m. service. The church hill at Mount Hope Cemetery. Then, at II 111 Church Easter Egg hunt for children and a time of fel­ lowship. Every one is invited to share in another St. Francis tradition and bring a red hard boiled egg. invites everyone to experience the Hope of Easier Sunday. Middleville area Leighton Church, comer of 142 Street and Second Street between Middleville and Dorr, Pennock Wayland to join Gun Lake Family Medicine Pennock Health Services s merging its family nurse practitioner. Russ Ameter. M.D.. with the physician in the Wayland office, will be the beach. The sign will remain in place until Pennock’s Gun Lake Family Medicine, effec­ relocated to Pennock’s Clarksville Family further waler sampling is conducted and test tive May I. the limits set forth in the code. Recreational activities ocher than swim­ Wayland Family Medicine office Medicine office. Consolidating the two Allegan County Current Wayland patients are being offered locations into one facility at Gun Lake Family a free introductory visit at the Gun Lake Medicine will help provide greater efficien­ Family Medicine office, located at 77 124th cies. while still retaining quality primary care Avenue, off Patterson Road, adjacent to ming will still be available at the parks. help improve beach water quality." Pessell which includes all of Allegan, Barry and said. “Visit the health department s website to Eaton counties. see how our everyday activities can uninten­ encouraged to become patients of Gun Lake tionally contribute to water quality degrada­ Family Medicine, the spokesperson said. office at 517-373-3447. four comer Sunday at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. service lives in the 24th Michigan Senate District, to speak with the senator, call her Lansing the the sermon will help people make sense of the a.m. Office hours are open to anyone who For further information on office hours or located at Easter Sunrise Service will be from 6:45 to results indicate that the E. coli level is below in noon to 3 p.m. Pastor Tom DeVries says. “In the past few April 12, office hours in Hastings. hours is Church movie 'The Passion of the Christ.’ In our busy conduct her previously scheduled Monday, scheduled office ship service at 9:45. Peace United Methodist 708 West Main Street will open its doors from weeks many people have seen Mel Gibson’s a swimming advisory sign will be posted at Her next will be at 9 a.m., followed by the regular wor­ Each R- Patty Easter Sunday services. April 11, at Peace United Methodist Church begin with break­ fast served at 8:15 a.m. The Sunrise Service understand the context of the film. Saugatuck Twp., has announced she will not Senator at page web who have seen “The Passion of the Christ" E. COLI, continued from page 1----------- the township clerk. Candidates for county the series of sermons during Lent to help those on Maundy Thursday. April 8. at 6 p.m. will Thursday, July 15. Candidates who wish to or Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Gun Lake area 2002. April Candidate filing deadline May 11 Nashville Peace United Methodist Church at 60 43 E. Matthew." Nursery will be provided. South M-37 Highway will hold a Maundy 209 South Webster St. The group will leave for the Ft Custer National Cemetery trail at held Thursday service, with communion on April 8 breakfast at the lakeside Cafo in Augusta, 9 a.m. be will The Saturday evening concert will begin Garnett at 269/382-2561 The chapter will have a trail building day 2920 breakfast A continental at 7:30 pjn. with an all-star band made up April 14, at the Barry Township Hall, in Delton. United Methodist Church, That evening, 10 a.m., at the "There are many things we all can do to services for the area, said a Pennock Wayland Family Weick’s Food Town, across from Allegan County Park on Gun Lake. To schedule a spokesperson. Medicine patients are visit, patients should call (269) 672-9898. For more information, prior to May 1. please call (269) 792-3475. After May 1, tion. Even something as simple as washing a The Gun Lake office is staffed by Larry Wayland Family Medicine patients* records car in the driveway can impact surface water Hawkins, M.D.. a Board certified family will be transferred to the Gun Lake Family quality.” medicine practitioner, and Sarah Verburg. Medicine office. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 8. 2004 — Page 3 TALK OF TOWN, continued from page 1 Recreation Commission. for example, when only one is required. Cullen, a staunch defender of the County Board, said. “I don't see anything wrong • Where not requited by law. no county can call, or you can do what we're doing meetings at night rather than mostly at 9:30 Dwyer said the suggestion of five minutes There was no discussion on this proposal. on Tuesday mornings, to belter enable the for everyone was prompted by instances in allowing benefits for commissioners because public to panicipate. which some people were allowed more time they are only part-time employees. Dwyer pointed out that Parks and Rec per diems for attending meetings unless may have one to three from the County other members of the appointed commission night Board and later maintained that whenever a also receive pay. already been to four (meetings). And what commissioner is appointed, there is a citizen Cullers said the County Board recently voted 4-3 to accept pay, “which proves volunteer who isn't Smith later responded. “When a commis­ they’re not 100 percent in favor (of per I've some people were exceeding the specified meetings) in the townships. about people who work second shift? I think it’s better the way it is." Board County The has several evening meetings a year at different town­ you live by." ship halls, but three-fourths of them still are Board of Appeals, said, "The problem is that ers say or do... To ask questions is to be these boards are being packed (with county American." to seek election to County designation." said evening meetings would go • Doyle also commented on the proposal to abolish Officers the Compensation pay. and that of other county elected offi­ cials. "I think the alternative (commissioners setting their own pay) would be worse." Wiggins said. "Sometimes you go to a Doyle said. “I have respect for the OCC. I think they do a good job." Township The OCC is appointed by the County allow more people to attend and more people Supervisor) Jim Brown says he keeps after Board and its job is to set pay for all county Board seats them to get an answer... But if somebody's elected officials, including commissioners. because most people work during the day. “Having showcase meetings (occasionaly at different township halls) around the coun­ ty doesn't solve the problem. Having part­ time employees show up every other Tuesday morning disenftanchses 90 percent of the people." any further. (Hastings taking a half day off work to come to the Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer said meeting, it's more difficult (to continue to OCCs were established in the 1970s in an pressure for a response).” effort to reform the government, but the The 12-point plan also suggested allowing unintended consequence has been lifting the public comment at the beginning of county responsibility of setting higher salaries from meetings and at the end. lawmakers and turning it over to their * End the public subsidy of the Hastings Dwyer pointed out that every other local legislative board, at the township, city, vil­ City-Barry County Airport appointees. Current Barry County Democratic Party David McIntyre, a city councilman and Chairman Mel Goebel said, “I’m in favor of lage and school levels, meet during evenings member of the Airport Board, took the podi­ eliminating the OCC because the County and the County Board should not be the um in an effort to “clear up misconceptions" Board of Commissioners actually appoints exception. about local airport operations. He said with that commission." County Commissioner Ken Neil said Grand Rapids, Lansing. Battle Creek and • All elected candidates should pledge to night county meetings then might conflict Kalamazoo expanding, so are airports and a serve out all of their terms, except for exten­ survey of pilots showed the city-county air­ uating circumstances. This proposal has used and highly valued, "a been offered in light of the fact nearly all with township, village or city meetings. Englerth said, "Hopefully today we’re working outside the box. The County Board port is well tremendous benefit to the community." “county elected officials" (clerk, register of said the city last year con­ deeds, treasurer, sheriff, drain commission­ having some night meetings, but what we're tributed $36,962, a figure matched by the er) first were appointed to their jobs and then talking about here is a different idea." county, but it has a lol of financial support elected as incumbents on their first appear­ from the state and federal governments. ances on the ballot because their predeces­ of Commissioners should be commended for Peter Forsberg, former director of McIntyre Chariton Park. "The dialogue I've heard so He also introduced Airport Manager Jeff sors retired halfway through their final far in the first half hour of this forum is bet­ Rairigh, who talked about the airport's use ter than at any county commission meeting for medical emergencies, tourism and busi­ terms. Eileen Oehler said, “1 think it's unfair (for I’ve ever attended. This is an exchange of ness and industry. a public official) to quit in the middle of the "Your airport is a very important entity to ideas." Deb Smith questioned Dwyer's figure of this community." McIntyre said. “If you lose 90 percent, which he admitted may have it, it will never come back. I don't think we been a little high, but he insisted the majori­ can afford that." term and then give someone else incumbent status.” Register County of Deeds Darla Burgdhoff. who was appointed in 1999 to ty of people work during the day and would Dwyer said. “I don't think anybody is sug­ succeed the retiring Sandy Schondelmayer, at least be able to attend County Board meet­ gesting we close the airport That's a red her­ said she had to apply for the job and had “to ings if they were held at night. ring.” tun" for the job against eight candidates. She • Every person who comes to speak before He said the 12-point position paper oppos­ said she had a lot of experience as deputy the board should be given five minutes and es the public paying a subsidy for what register and took offense to the notion that should be treated with respect. amounts to a playground for a few rich peo­ she took part in subverting the democratic Cullers said he disagreed with the charge ple, all while public schools are snuggling process. that commissioners whisper and shuffle and students are forced to pay to play in papers while someone is addressing them. 2000)," she said. "No one ”1 think they’re a fine bunch of people." sports. When asked if the airport charges users. he said. “I didn't hear or see disrespectful Rairigh said. “We don’t charge landing fees, the job automatically." behavior." we want to encourage use." . He added he thinks the 12 proposals are "throwing rocks at the commissioners." Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark David Maided, a local attorney, agreed to serve as moderator lor the forum on 12 proposals to reform county government. In the matter of respect. Smith said, "To your head is not always the best method (of meeting and make comments and it doesn't Englerth responded. "That says then we should never question what the commission­ fits for full-time elected officials, but with Commission, which sets the commissioners' dealing with the public). held on Tuesday mornings. Donald Wiggins, who was rejected by the County Board as a candidate for the Zoning Dwyer . three minutes. try to respond immediately off the lop of now diems)... Once the vole is taken, that's what Englerth said unpaid volunteers should be He was told the issue was not with bene­ than others to speak to the board. He said volunteers are disenfranchised." rewarded for their public service, the same right here today." Cullers said. “It’s already in place (some sion is appointed, it isn't necessarily true that commissioners) greater than the statutory tion will get." ■ The County Board should have all of its board or commission, except as a spectator. • No county commissioner should be paid with three if it’s called for." as county commissioners. commissioner should serve on any appointed “1 was elected without opposition (in is arbitrarily appointed without opposition. You don't get Dwyer told her he didn't object to He said there are fees for hangar rentals Burghdoff bolding the register of deeds job. and fuel, but not for landing or individual rather he objects to the process of appoint­ operations. ment rather than election and he's more disappolh'fed ■ wntl the' incumbents who step Doster said. “1 agree with the comments - Doyle commented on the proposal to make by the BrtjMotq Township supervi­ reduce commissioners' benefits, art,*WW- sor... That (coming before the board) is not ance to being the same as otrher part-time In hit'closing statement, Englerth once the only way to communicate and solve employees. He said. “The insurance levels again stressed his support for the process of for commissioners are the same as for hourly exchanging opinions openly. People can call the township problems. employees. We will get (the same benefits) office during the week, they can write." Englerth responded. “You can write, you the same as what the (employees) associa- down before their term Is finished. “There's nothing wrong with disagreeing, with arguing," in a democracy, he said. Distributions of United Way funds to Barry County agencies reported The Barry County United Way Board of Directors has approved the Allocations Committee’s recommendation of funding 18 agencies for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. fresh food initiatives. Kids Cate’s and to teach first aid. CPR and baby-sitting, as well located as many other classes in the community. service the many food pantries They also provide assistance in time of fire throughout Barry County. Family & Children Services will receive or other natural disaster. More than $250,000 will be distributed $29,384 to provide mental health services to The 4-H program will receive $27,495 for throughout the community for the approved children and families, including the SMILE a program director to oversee the more than agencies. program and Children in the Middle. 100 project areas they offer, providing fun, "When you add the designations to the The Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council educational opportunities, which help devel­ allocated amount, over $317,000 will be pro­ received allocations of $8,793 to prepare op self-esteem, confidence and leadership vided through the Barry County United Way young people for making ethical choices while learning life skills. campaign,” said Matt Thompson, allocations over their lifetimes by instilling in them the chairman. "Employees, corporations and Glowing Embers Giri Scouts, Nashville Community values of the scout oath and law. Programs, Salvation Army. Barry County Substance Abuse and Hospice individuals really make such a difference in The distance program that operates in all our community through their contributions." local middle schools provides a deputy to also are It was noted that Iasi year over 47,000 help guide youth to make responsible deci­ County United Way. but did not apply for times people accessed the services of Barry sions and positive changes related to delin­ allocations this year. They will receive County United Way and its member agen­ quency. violence and other juvenile prob­ $6,803 in designations. cies. lems. They will receive $4,246 to continue The YMCA will receive $101,408 to pro­ vide opportunities for individuals and fami­ lies to participate in activity programs Abuse Barry Designations to other local, state and national not-for-profit organizations totaled this program. Drug member agencies of the Resistance Education more than $20,600. Three Barry County (DARE) will receive S1J287 for their anti­ United Way programs also received designa­ including camp, which promote the develop­ drug and anti-violence program that operates tions, the Volunteer Center, Fresh Food ment of physical abilities, and moral and in all area schools for children in fifth Initiative and Emergency Funding will share ethical behavior. through eighth grades. $14375. Hastings Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17. Jazz Band Night is The Victims Service Unit will receive The Child Abuse Prevention Council will The Allocations Committee is made up of $1,948 to help Barry County residents when receive $7,188 for their crib program that 27 individuals from all walks of life, repre­ faced with life changing issues and assist provides a crib, mattress and sheets to fami­ senting all areas of Barry County. They are those in dealing with emergency situations. lies not having this equipment, as well as to charged with dividing into small groups and assist with several of their other programs. meeting Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation will receive $3,800 to provide residents of The Barry County Commission on Aging Unprecedented preparations Hastings High School Jazz Band Night will be among the performers in the first-ever with three agencies that have scheduled to perform Saturday afternoon. River cleanup seeks more volunteers requested funding. The financial statements, the Thomapple Kellogg school district with will receive $13,207 for the Meals on including audits and IRS 990 forms, are The Thomapple River Festival and Clean­ Committee meetings are open to interest­ after school and weekend recreational activ­ Wheels and in-home care services. They reviewed by the group prior to the initial up Committee has four meetings left before ed people and are set for April 20 and May 4 ities. promote, assist and safeguard the rights and meeting. The agencies then must demon­ the Saturday. May 22. event to clean more and 18 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Community The Healthy Families program, which is a abilities of persons age 60 and over, in order strate how they are providing services to than 75 miles of the river in Barry. Eaton and Center (Conference Room A). part of the Barry-Eaton Health Department, to maintain their maximum health, well­ Barry County residents and how they impact Kent counties. will receive $9,493 to provide a home visita­ being and independence. the community. Not all of the activity is labor on May 22. The committee then must In the meantime, the group still needs decide how best to distribute the available donations to financially support the cost of and that's where the festival comes in. Music, demonstrations and exhibits will be tion program to families at risk. They will The ARK will receive $1,936 for their provide support, encouragement and parent­ continued programming for runaway, home­ ing information to help parents in becoming less and abandoned youth and their families "I can’t say enough about how much we the best they can be. through counseling, sheltering, and resolu­ appreciate the job these volunteers do." says tion of family issues. Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry More volunteers are needed to pitch in will include a roast hog. fruits, vegetables, salads and more. Volunteers also will get a Habitat for Humanity will receive $3,880 funds among these organizations. supplies for the event and the complimenta­ set up in Hastings' Tyden ry lunch for volunteers at Hastings' Tyden cleanup participants will be served a free CASA for Kids will receive $6,207 to County United Way. "They really spend a with the cleanup. People interested in volun­ family in the community. The home will provide volunteer advocates to act as a voice great amount of time researching these agen­ teering may call to register at 269-945-9658. then be sold to them with a 0% loan. for abused and neglected children who are cies to make sure they are spending the cam­ Registration forms also are violence shelter, will receive $30,640. They under the jurisdiction of the courts. Big Brothers/Big Sisters will receive where lunch between noon and 3:30 p.m. The feast Park following the cleanup. to assist in building a home for a low-income Green Gables Haven, the new domestic Park free T-shirt available in May 22 begins with an optional breakfast paign money in the most efficient way pos­ brochures located in various businesses and at approximately 7 im. by the Hastings sible to best serve our community". offices throughout Barry County. Moose Lodge Community Service Project organizers. (The cost of the breakfast has not provide secure, temporary housing and sup­ $2,444 to continue to recruit, enroll, screen, an Volunteers under the age of 18 must be port for up to four weeks to victims of train, and match a child for a “Big” relation­ Allocations Committee member or who has accompanied by a parent or other responsi­ been domestic violence. ship. any questions may call the Barry County United Way at (269) 945-4010. * ble adult. leaders will gather in the Moose Lodge for a Central $16,615 was allocated to the American Michigan received $5,766 for the summer Red Cross in Barry County to continue to The Food Bank of South Anyone interested in becoming Volunteers will be cleaning the river in canoes and by walking along the riverbanks. determined). After breakfast, short instructional wrapup. team �P«9» 4 — Thursday. April 8. 2004 — The Hastings Banner As Bush bumbles, work! opinion of U.S. is crashing Attacks without the facts on airport port and asking. "What is this place good To the editor. Regarding the 12-step reform program: Any government can be improved. But it is for?* or "What do you do with the hard earned tax dollars that go into this airport?" also a lot easier to complain than to do it bet­ The airport also receives some local match­ ter. Messrs. Mark Englerth and Robert Dwyer ing funds for development. Our federal gov­ ernment and our state have provided funds for have condemned the airport as the "Country runway construction, etc., for only a 2 1/2% Club of the Sky* and want to cut local fund­ local match from the city and from the coun­ ing. The airport is a great benefit to the com­ ty. The new federal funding bill signed into munity. especially to business and industry, law this year will reduce that local match to and has cost local taxpayers very little. The just over a penny per dollar of federal and land was donated. The airfield has been built, and continues to be developed almost entire­ state grants. Why would Mr. Englerth and Mr. Dwyer ly, with federal and state funds. The "new" want to throw away thousands of dollars of terminal building was built largely with pri­ federal funds, just to save that relatively tiny vate contributions, and all the other buildings amount of local matching funds? Many airport improvements, such as the ernment to listen. But when politicians start public observation deck, the Unicom radio, attacking other politicians right at the begin­ the electronic wind monitor, etc., have been ning of campaign season, and claim to be Flying non-partisan and only thinking of the people, Association. A local businessman recently I have to be skeptical. When they make helped pay for crack sealing and remarking of attacks without the facts, it is hard to believe the runways. that these are contributed by the Hastings Our annual operating budget is $30,000 of Jeff T. Rairigh, Orangeville Township, all maintenance for the airport and equip­ City-County Airport Manager present moment) is full of gaps, questionable onymous with wasting your time, exactly ties* Am I alone in wondering why protecting activities and associations. He's been called a ment. buy fuel to keep the airport clear of our nation from attack was not their highest? liar by the president of Poland, and Spain's To hear the Bush people squeal ^nd shriek new Prime Minister dubbed (dubya'd) him mer (Bush) Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neil every time criticism is offered makes you reported in his book the Bush administration s wonder just how bad the truth is. Tex, Rice, A person has to look back a long way (to fixation on Iraq from the first days they held and Rumsfeld constantly harped on Iraq, but Johnson and Nixon) to find world leaders office. “Tex" dismissed him as a malcontent, prior to 9/11,1 can't find one public statement (outside the communist sphere), and especial­ as did most of the media. from any of them on terror or Al Qaeda. It's ly Europeans, calling a U.S. president "liar." Mr. Dwyer says he does not want to close as though the outfit was birthed Sept. 10. The issue they can't kill is Tex's missing book, followed closely by his apology and 2001. matured overnight and slaughtered National Guard time and I can't really under­ testimony at the 9/11 hearings, has reinforced 3.(XX) of us for breakfast next a.m. At least stand what happened. Here's a guy whose O'Neil's observations. Republicans Senator Clinton made several attempts to kill bin college grades aren't good enough the get him Bill Frist and the blowhard Congressman Ladin and his ranking lieutenants. into fighter pilot training, barely good enough Dennis Hastert say they believe no apology Bush came to office carrying heavy bag­ to get him an officer's commission at all. He was called for. but it struck a note of appreci­ gage labeled "Iraq." Since shortly after 9/11 goes on the bottom of the list for enlisting in ation and applause from victims' families in he's been harping on Saddam's connection the Texas ANG (later explains it with the the hearing chamber. (no evidence) with terrorists. His lack of word's "Well. I wasn't gonna* stick a shotgun Tex's relegation of Clarke's White House patience has stretched our military thin. Not in my ear to stay out of Vietnam.*) work group to second echelon status in the enough troops in Iraq. Not enough troops in In those days it cost about a million and a hierarchy demonstrates clearly these idiots Afghanistan. Unacceptable casualties in Iraq, half to train a fighter pilot So we spent one- never took terrorism seriously. During the to be followed by a bloodbath when we leave and-one-half million to train this mental and transition. Clinton's national security staff, them to their own (ignorant) devices come moral lightweight, and having flown some, from top to bottom, warned them time after early summer. Tex suddenly was transferred to the Alabama Lord help us if another danger point erupts. Tex has serious trouble dealing with one problem at a time. ger list in the period following 9/11 while all mittee killing bin Ladin "wouldn't have pre­ other (except military) aircraft were ground­ vented the 9/11 attack." Pretty presumptive ed. Richard Clarke refused to dear it, so broadcast, cable and satellite TV. but she statement for a man of Tenet's worldly expe­ clearance came from the top of the adminis­ knows, when under oath before the 9/11 com­ rience. Who knows (or can even guess) what tration. There were (likely) people on the mission this week, she'll have to confess the internal squabbling might arise within the plane rd like to throttle. Bush failure or lie. (Which do you believe highly decentralized Al Qaeda organization she’ll do?) following his death? Most certainly not cur intelligence servic­ Republican (now an independent) author reached his personal line in the sand — he es. Tenet testified the intelligence all pointed Kevin Phillips ("The Emerging Republican won't smear Richard Clarke, and is the only overseas. (Ike's strategy led Hitler to believe Majority’) person in this bunch of liars not working the blow on Europe would come at the Pas de Dynasty*), of financial deals between the overtime to do so. But Powell (lying) told Calais, not Normandy). And 2.500 years ago Bush and bin Ladin families (oil) going back the great Chinese strategic thinker, Tsun Tsu some decades? about live bunnies and chicks at Bowens nity.* Most ideas for raising revenues discourage Many believe that community newspapers are the most trusted form of media. The and more benefit to the community. The Banner’s tag line reads: "Devoted to the inter­ Airport Commission already lias a plan dial ests of Barry County since 1856." encouraging increased use and development. Hastings I feel compelled to clarify to Banner staff will increase airport revenues while actually Editor’s that surging scrap steel sales, as given priori­ think you are near." He added, Note: The appointment of Mr. Englerth and Mr. Dwyer probably ty on the front page in the April 1 issue, are in Stephanie Fekkes as would not know that. I am at every Airport fact not of greater interest to a large number Probate Judge was reported, with photo, on Commission meeting and I cannot recall ever of men and women in this county as com­ the front page of the March 25 edition of the seeing one of them at a meeting. I cannot pared to the appointment of a woman to the Hastings Banner. The photo a week later was recall either of them ever stopping by the air­ bench in Barry County... which was briefly of her swearing in ceremony. new Barry County (’American history holds such a reputation as a scoundrel, a rascal as Tex. His preferred nickname says everything about his intellect His whole record is spotty, soiled, sealed or missing. and our leaders. Tenet, too many others in NSA and CIA, My concern is for us not to fall into the nit have forgotten the basics. Note the fact the we allowed to develop in Vietnam. We have a same people who failed us on 9/11 still run fine tool in our military (though Pentagon the intelligence services (and the only gener­ leadership is in need of ’re-grooving’), but al who's left the Army was fired for not fine tools require craftsmen. Look ’em over, “going along" with the Bush Iraq policy and these guys only offer lube jobs and oil its weak military planning). In the six months changes. Cheney is condemned by the com­ following Pearl Harbor, every major U.S. pany he’s kept (making rich) — Halliburton. military command changed hands. It was the Bush is a failed oil exec (nearly failed col­ kind of housecleaning badly needed right lege), sports entrepreneur and fighter pilot now. The president's woeful record as liar and execs-tumed politicians is to keep regular deceiver (it stretches way back to his youth folk so poor (gasoline, natural gas, fuel oil Further, given Probate Judge Stephanie Carla Wilson-Neil. book Taken as a whole (and in the context of Folks, we were deceived, by our enemies, the lack of a pageant crown. new their respective times), no president in our ’Deception is the basis of all warfare." merited her picture on the front page, despite a think you are far away; when far away, make him Mills. in ""When near, make (the enemy) advised, Fekkes' accomplishments. I felt she at least usage. High usage means mon: federal aid Could it be the plane was allowed to leave because of a connection claimed by former Colin Powell has — I have long been a faithful reader of the maintenance. Saudi Arabian jetliner where she’s not under oath, just like the rest posing. If our operational budget is cut. the Banner. I believe local newspapers generally the into of the bunch. She hit every talk show on noted on the very last page next to the story have their "finger on the pulse of the commu­ Look allowed to leave without providing a passen­ CIA director George Tenet told the com­ To the editor: airfield development, not for operation or ANG, and never flew again. What's up? thought she knew better. She's a big talker the airport, but that is exactly what he is pro­ airport will close. Federal funds are only for "'deceptive." Since then, publication of Richard Clarke’s New judge story deserved better a nearly impossible task on this budget. terrorism what trying to get the truth from our appoint­ snow and mow over 1OO acres and pay for 120 hours of airport staffing per week. This is righting ed Bush boils down to. Some months ago for­ Notice one thing rather than political maneuvering. revenues. With that we must pay ail utilities, and young manhood, up to and through the Condi Rice (she has a Ph.D. you know) heartfelt genuine concerns local tax money, plus about $9,000 of airport was "among the administration's highest priori­ rorists and terrorism. cerns to government, and it is good for gov­ with 100% private funds. commissioners “Beating around the bush" is a phrase syn­ time they'd spend " most of their time" on ter­ It is good for citizens to bring their con­ constructed in the last 50 years were built To the editor: The sole economic goal of these fat cat oil increases among many Obers), and waking so hard to survive, they have neither time or i ( Write Us A Letter rt ................ ■» ........ j ing here and around the world. 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Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. a dangerous, police-statementality-iceberg (in operation) capable of wrecking our great ship of stale. Believe me, if they can deny a basic right to one citizen, they can do it to , others. Here's the truth. We are engaged in a battle U.S. Congress fa the future between the meaningless exis­ Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Intonnation line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. tence, harsh rule of zealots, and early death of the dark ages, and modern times; modem thought, art. music, technology. Few politi­ cians care to face this truth publicly, but most of the world's Muslims would be overjoyed to see a western (preferably American) city crumble as the twin towers crumbled. Mictiigsn Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone We need a better leader, and a better plan, (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbkkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) and better friends, and the truth. 373-0842. There are 26 million Iraqis and between An addendum: After a week to 10 days of unprecedented violence in Iraq (and no luck in Afghanistan), the Pentagon says it now has the troublemakers in Fallujah surrounded. Take a look at a map of the country and the region, then tell me who's really surrounded. 30.000 and 40,000 U.S. combat soldiers. Larry Hamp. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about loss of ‘small town? Developments are planned throcqhout Barry County from Delton to Middleville to Irving and Thcmappte townships. Some residents are looking forward to new Domes and stores while oth­ ers are fearful of losing the small town feeling and rural atmos­ phere of the county? What do you think? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)9459554 John Jacoba wreare Frederic Jacobo vkofiwrew Moren Jacobo Srereryrimrere -NEWSROOMDaria T. Young (firior) Brine Gfoert(AaririantEdtor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer RrihZachety June Bolton. Bethany Nelson. Breens Brid, Matt Parrott, Antonio Jacinto, Hastings: Middleville: Freeport: Rockford: Hastings: “I have mixed feelings Development is good for “I am in between or. this. Increased population “I don’t think all this development is a good much develop­ “Every effort should be made to bring in the right feel. businesses, with a focus “Too those looking for homes may cause overcrowding idea. So much of it seems over development. For the increased population and other problems, but unplanned and we are los­ past 50 years have Then, like Rockford, now on negative there will be more places ing all our farms and the been protected because we you will have to work to locally to shop." rural feeling of the area.” may have a impact on what a great place this is to live now.” ninoi ram reared renew »«»ri»RMw era ul e see on. Saurew aoo un. w Mm ment causes areas to lose their but • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT- to worry too much about “I don’t think we have we rural homey are about 20 miles in any protect natural direction from a freeway." before everything developed." family owned owned and business areas who will be part of the gets community, not big con­ glomerates care." Sandra Poneeoo Susan Tamers CadryRuerir Marae Weriorer who won’t Scott Ommen DanBuerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs haowteare Raire: sa re war» Brer Coww S27 par year in ad|oMno ccmUm S28 par year aiwaftara POSTMASTER: Sand adfraai changm to: P.OBorB HaaRnga. Ml 48058-0802 Second Ctoaa Poatogt Paid MHaadnpa. Ml 48058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 8. 2004 - Page 5 Good government meets at night has come for the Barry Board of show up to meetings unless they are angry about or personally Commissioners to join all other local government units and affected by an issue the board is considering. And when people have all of its meetings at night rather than on Tuesday morn­ become concerned, the roadblock of daytime meetings should The time County be removed. Public officials should be available at the conven­ ings. The benefits of the change far outweigh the drawbacks. ience of the public, not at the convenience of the officials. The Fust and foremost, all night meetings would better enable board is the public's servant, not its master. the public to attend and express their opinions to the board. Most people work during the daytime hours, therefore, it is dif­ All village councils, the Hastings City Council, all township boards and all school boards have night meetings. This fact ficult for them to take time off work, especially if they have prompted one county commissioner at last Friday's forum to jobs in cities a half hour to an hour away. Many cannot and suggest if the County Board met al night, it might conflict with should not have to lose a half day's wages or more to commu­ a township board or village council meeting. nicate in person to their elected representatives. The county administrator should be instructed to examine ‘Scab class’ victim of 10 principles To the editor: Democratic ing administrations. The 1 recently received a reminder of the way Democratic administrations will impose all government functions. Therefore. I decided to the scab class burdens on this list, and exempt list my observations, based on more than 50 their supporters, and exempt others for contri­ years of study and experience. butions. The Republicans will not repeal the The “Scab Class,” referred to in the accom­ burdens to the scab class, but will enforce panying list, are the undereducated and per­ them without exemptions or favoritism. This sons of limited skills or ability or intelligence, will grouped because they are therefore limited in Republicans and Democrats. damage the class, scab including productivity or marketable skills. They are 8) Elevate operating costs for small busi­ One township official last week at the first Friday forum meeting schedules throughout the county and then decide when often unemployed and seeking employment, nesses with stringent environmental and other suggested there are many other ways to talk with public offi­ the County Board can meet two nights per month at the least and their employment is often pan-time, low regulations. They will close, go bankrupt and cials, such as writing, calling, faxing or e-mailing. These means inconvenience to the other government units. Most school pay, and frequently terminated for reasons not no longer employ their scab class employees. of communication too often are not satisfactory. Anybody in boards, township boards and village councils now are meeting related to their performance. business can tell you there is no substitute for person-to-person, on Monday nights once per month. Surely an efficient and eyeball-to-eyeball contact and dialogue. accommodating schedule could be worked out. 9) Impose stringent environmental and Some may find the list entertaining, and other regulations on consumer products. This you may print it without credit or compensa­ will elevate costs and prevent purchases by I've heard the contention that some people work second The second very important reason for having night County tion, if you choose. Or. you can credit the list the scab class. shift, so they too would be unable to make night meetings. It Board meetings is that it would open up the process of running to me if you print it, to ensure a proper target should be clear to nearly everyone that those who work second for a seat to a much larger number of people. Under the current for any criticism: and third shifts are far outnumbered by those in the 7 a.m. to 5 schedule of mostly Tuesday mornings, the only people who can p.m. bracket. realistically run for the office must be retired, self-employed, a 1) Raise the minimum wage. This will 48 hours before arraignment. At arraignment, I’ve heard arguments that expertise from other county offi­ farmer or the boss. Night meetings would not shut them out of ensure the scab class (the undereducated and offer the scab class person “credit for time cials wouldn't be available to the board as it is during the day. the process, but they would open it up to add the working those of limited ability) will not be hired, and served.” The undereducated scab class person will go on welfare, become thieves, or starve. never heard of the U.S. Constitution s 13th 2) Impose high tariffs and taxes. These will Amendment, which prohibits fees or charges The simple solution to that problem is to insist these officials attend night meetings, too. when necessary, just as the Hastings City Council does. majority. tion for having six night meetings a year at area township halls. I've heard a contention that night meetings might have secu­ rity issues, but nobody else has that problem. “10 ways Io scare the scab das” The County Board of Commissioners deserves commenda­ However, it's time to lake it to the limit. Instead of just six night meetings, there ought to be 24. tory insurance, licenses, etc., and detain them result in prices that scab class people cannot for afford to pay. Michigan Constitution. Article I. Section 21. 3) Impose production limits or product design regulations. This will help .to raise I've heard one argument that is nothing better than an urban The biggest benefit of such a move would be better repre­ myth — that nobody comes anyway to the few showcase night sentative government, opening up the meetings to more people meetings that have been held at township halls. The morning who wish to attend and more people who wish to serve. That meetings, if they're lucky, attract a handful in the audience reason alone is enough for the people to insist it be done once versions of the product beyond the affordabil­ while night sessions consistently have had at least a dozen and for all. ity of the scab class. Virtually everyone understands the rule that people don't 10) Arrest scab class people for nonpay­ ment cf fines, taxes, government fees, manda­ confinement, preconviction or the which prohibits imprisonment for debt. Then, if be accepts “credit for time served" bill him product costs beyond scab class affordability. for two days’ jail time. Then use method no. 4) Block imports of certain products. This 6 to destroy his credit rating if the scab class will result in raising the price of domestic — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics person cannot pay. Frederick Schantz. Hastings 5) Raise prices or fees for licenses, and fines for insurance, equipment, and paper­ work deficiencies. The costs will be most bur­ Does YMCA Camp Algonquin have problem with pesticides? densome on the scab class and their employ­ ers. 6) Use failure to pay fines, taxes, licenses and other government fees to destroy credit lb the editor: strutted resident cabins. A commercial pest studies have shown can cause them to become As a former employee of YMCA Camp control company was contracted to treat all up to 50 times more potent. I am particularly Algonquin, I remain concerned about the use nine cabins and the house once a month, for a haunted by the sight I saw of little girls eating will not have favorable credit ratings, and of numerous pesticides I witnessed being total of three times per summer, as a preventa­ handfuls of blackberries that had been sprayed they will be unable to buy more automobiles, applied to the grounds, cabin interiors, and the tive against "general pests, excluding wood hours before with Malathion, and trying to new appliances and new furniture. lake itself. destroying organisms." according to the serv- explain to them why they must stop and wash The grounds of the camp were sprayed on ice agreement. At least one of the applications their hands immediately. what appeared to be a weekly basis with the was performed while the campers were on Some parents would not think of heving organophosphate Malathion. YMCA Director site. The inside of the cabins were sprayed their child’s bedroom sprayed, and then allow them to sleep in it shortly afterward, nor Dave Storms mixed and applied this pesticide while the children's* personal belongings were himself with the use of a garden tractor and present, and only shortly before the kids would they spray their back yards with a neu­ spray tanks. Mr. Storms had no certification or returned to the cabins to sleep for the night. rotoxin like Malathion. Some parents go to training, only a desire to rid the camp of mos­ This was done in violation of Pesticide Use great lengths io protect the health of their fam­ quitoes. Yet this is a violation of Section 8314. Rule 11.(4) of Regulation 637, which requires ily by eating only organic foods that are certi­ (1) of Act 451 of 1994, Natural Resources and signs to be posted for 48 hours after the appli­ fied pesticide free. Environmental Protection, Pesticide Control, cation. which was not done. Some parents have children with special which states, "...it is a violation of this part for I think camps really fall though the cracks health considerations that would render them a person to apply any pesticide for a commer­ as they are not specifically addressed in pesti­ especially vulnerable to pesticide exposure. cial purpose or to apply any pesticide in the cide laws meant to protect the sensitive nature And some parents would not give any of this course of his or her employment for any pur­ of children's fast growing nervous systems. a second thought pose other than a private agricultural purpose Schools are required to limit children's expo­ unless that person is either a certified appl ica- sure, place public notices in the paper, and a right to be notified and thus make informed tor or a registered applicator." have specified amounts of time between the choices that are appropriate for them and their The bottom line for me is that parents have be application of the chemicals and the contact of children. This is only possible if they are extremely toxic to aquatic life and ocher non­ the children. None of this was done at Camp informed to begin with, which is why I'm tak­ Studies have shown Malathion to target species such as amphibians, and to Algonquin and no laws require it that I know ing the time to write this letter. I believe this is cause a myriad of negative health effects in of, even though one could argue that camps a health issue that parents should be aware of. human and animal studies. should be subject to the same standards of After all, there are numerous camps in our I am also concerned about the commercial exposure as our schools, perhaps even greater, area, and some of them don’t use pesticides at applications of the pesticides Delamethrin and due to the fact that the kids sleep at camp and all. Bifenthin to the interior of the newly con- spend additional time out on the grounds. Casinos have taken bad rap lot of sleep over these concerns, which I have approached professionally, to the best of my kill aquatic plants. I will never forget the jux­ ability, inspired by a genuine concern for the taposition I witnessed one summer when the children, which 1 now realize not everyone is commercial airboat came around spraying in a position to appreciate. Parents and the herbicide into the water. The applicators people who financially support Algonquin ultimately have the greatest power and potential to effect change and protect the Dear editor: covered as they circled the swim area while health of their children and our world. I am writing regaiding al) the controversy the children were in the water. I was surprised camp’s history of and current policy of pesti­ The organizations against having the casi­ cide use. and continue to monitor the situa­ nos in these locations have not really given a swim times the rest of the week with no limi- tion. good reason for the casinos not to come here. Urions. That summer alone these kids were poten­ out of work? Home many of them live week tially exposed to four different pesticides. to week on their paychecks? How many are When pesticides are combined .the chemicals losing their homes because tffey don't have a interact and can have a synergistic effect that job? I’ll bet not very many. I am fortunate my K. Joaaph Young This is saving a ‘dying town?’ All meetinga are at 7 p.m. April 8, 2004 To the editor: Gee, we’re having a new dollar store com­ July 8, 2004 ing to our little town of Delton. Yes, it will be a set amount of money, knowing that I will right behind the one that’s been already here not win. But that is my choice. People need to for two years. HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST RAFh ppinis APR 30 Year Fixed 5.750 0.00 November 9, 2004 30 Year Fixed - Biweckh 5.750 0.00 5.558 5347 December 7, 2004 20 Year Fixed 5.625 0.00 January 4,2005 20 Year Fixed - Biueckh 5.625 0.00 5.422 February 1,2005 15 Year Fixed 5.000 0.00 4.972 March 1,2005 15 Year Fixed-Biwcvkh 5.000 0.00 4.964 7 Year Balkxm 4.500 000 4.613 3 Year ARM 4375 0.00 7.007 1 lew ARM 3 625 0.00 5.618 August 10, 2004 PROOWJ September 7,2004 October 5, 2004 I wonder if we also need a new laudramat for what they do and stop blaming everyone or a new car wash. Maybe they could be else. located right behind the ones already existing there now. gambling and violence are going to increase, I could think of a lot of things that could why not have some kind of an agreement improve the community of Delton. 1 just hope with the casinos to donate money each year that building new houses and apartments will toward local organizations that help with really help our “dying little town." If the person who is doing all this and is so What is their solution for work instead of worried about our little town dying, he should the casinos? Many iobs are leaving for mexi­ move here and enjoy Delton. He doesn’t even co what companies did they have mind to live here. move their factories here? Hastings City Bank May 4, 2004 much enjoy them. No, I don’t go in with hun­ these problems. City Ctorit Designate 2004-2005 Woodland Township Board Mootine Dates dreds of dollars or my paycheck. 1 go in with If these committees are worried that drugs, Hastings City Clerk (telephone nunoer 269-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Hastings Juno 1.2004 start acting like adults and take responsibility Written comments wifi be received on the above request al Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Tara Walldorff, How many of them on these committees are I, for one. go to the casinos and I very The purpoee of the Pubic Hearing is of the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Brooke Wade, 1020 South Park Street. Hastings. Michigan (see legal and map betow). The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-171 (a)(1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordnances, that If granted, wifi alow an increase In the extern of the nonconformity of the orig­ inal principal buldteg located at 1020 South Park Street Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS N1/2 LOTS 1309 A 1310, ORIGINAL PLAN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS kids, you may wish to inquire about the when the kids were allowed to finish their only feet from them; and they maintained their above doesn’t always occur around casinos. Notice is hereby given that the Heatings Zoning Boanl of Appeals wil hold a Pubic Hearing on Tueeday, April 20, 2004, al 7:00 p.m. In the Hastings City Hal Counci Chamber. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Mchigan. Street Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be swim period after the water had been sprayed what is going on in the world, and all of the CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING drected to the Hastings City Clerk at the seme address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the regarding the casinos in Wayland and Battle Their main complaints seem to be higher Seed o letter to the editor! So when you pick a summer camp for your Creek. drug use, gambling and violence. Yet look be heard! Camp looked like they were space men in their pro­ could change. 7) Elect Republican administrators, follow­ voice I've lost my job at Camp Algonquin and a Most parents probably are aware of the her­ bicides that are applied to Algonquin Lake to tective garments with every inch of their body family has not lost any of their jobs but that ratings. This ensures that scab class people Let your e But good luck. It’s a big project to take on. If you are going to complain about a prob­ if I sound upset about all of this, you're lem how about some alternative suggestions right. 1 don’t like this deal at all. And I’m cer­ other than "we want to draw other types of tain there many others who live here and feel work here." the same way. Holly Throop. Frances Jelinek. Banfield Delton This notice is posted in compliance with Public Ad 267 of 1976, as amended, the Open Meetings Ad. MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Ad. The Woodland Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio apes of printed materials being considered al the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Woodland Township Board. Indviduato with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services r’.oukl contact the Woodland Township Board by writing or call­ ing the following: Cheryl Allen. Clerk 156 S. Main St. Woodland Ml 48897 269-367-4094 or 269-367-4915 oesasax 5.433 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-9535 All ram cttectnc M ill 1 2MM Aamai FmcmMC Ram < i arc « a kwai Jaw* ol �Pig, 6 - Thur»d»y. April a. 2004 - TM Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Robert J. Steele Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director ALLEGAN - Robert J. Steele, age 60. of Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Otsego passed away on March 20. 2004. at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He is survived and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Kathryn by his two daughters. Karen and K. Steele M. Middleville; one son. Jerry of Lee (Lczlie) Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Steele of Middleville; one step-son. Bruce V. Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths be no funeral service and cremation has taken Reed of Martin; and five grandchildren. In keeping with Robert's wishes, there will place. Arrangements were made by Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway |_______ Harry R. Clemens_______ | CALEDONIA - Harry R. Clemens, age 82, Susanne Lee Lyons of Caledonia, passed away Thursday. April 1. 2004. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Worship Together... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 930 am.; 5—ley School 1 IO am; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study A p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father A! Russell. Paator. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm, Sunday Masses 8:3OXm. and IIOO am.; Confewon Saturday 3.364:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison, Pastor Sunday School 930 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunda;Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Hany is survived by his wife of 56 years. Janice; son. Kenneth (Linda) Clemens; 3 Moore, Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scon. Church phone. 269945-4995. Church website: www hopewn.org Church Faz Na 269818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah 9 am. to 1 pm. Sunday Morning . 930 am. Sunday School. Iff 45 sm. Morning Worship Sunday. 68 pm Sr. High Youth Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Somhine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-1130 am.. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 68 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal al 6 pm) Wednesday 68 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW > MATTHLA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Wednesday activities 7.00 pm are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 612); Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Braadwuy. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 3674061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11.00 am. Sunday School. 10 sm far all ages. -Member Chnrc* ofthe World-Wide Anglican Commtouon.' 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Brandway and W Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe ID. Rector. Mr. F. William Vuetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship-8 am and 10 a.m. Children ! Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. Box P.O. Mary The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions •Wonhip 10 am. Association. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Felkiwship Time before the METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 DeGraaf Funeral Home of Caledonia. Hastings Maas Sunday fa 9:30 am. Deborah J. Primm GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Sar^day nights - Praise Services Building. Pastor James McKelvey 41. of Battle Creek, passed away Monday. (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service March 29.2004 peacefully at her home at her lff.30 a. tn.-noon. HASTINGS FREE WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9 30. Church Service Iff30 am 301 E Stale Rd. (Corner of Stale Rd. and Edna (Eldred) Primm. and Boltwood St acrau from Tom's Senior Pastor WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1 Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan the Marts), family get-togethers, her whippet dog Beelee Sue, and her co-ownership of Moose. Thiss Auto Hastings. He is survived by two children. Julie Anne She is survived by her husband, best friend, Crittenden (Jon Gambee) and Dianne Lee and caregiver, Dennis Thiss of Hastings; her Crittenden; and one grandchild, Cory James daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Tom Yakel, and grandsons, Troy and Jacob of A memorial reception will be held from 6 Delton; her father and mother Chester and to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14,2004 at Wren Geraldine Lyons of Dewitt; sister Sandra Lyons of Lansing; nephews Ray Burghdoff of Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of family, and friends. Memorial contributions |________ David Raymond________ | BATTLE CREEK - David Raymond, of David was bom Feb. 28. 1948 in Marshall School in 1980. She then continued her edu­ the son of George and Rena (McMurtie) cation at Lansing Community College where Raymond. Nunery available far all service*. she received her certificate in cosmetology. am. Sunday School far all ages In addition to her parents she is survived by lOffO am Aduh electives March thru May... The Life You Live?. (pothers. BiU (Vicki) IXitpiD. Tom Primm, Tim (Lou) Primm. David Primm. Steven Dynamic Optimism of Grace. Jim Primm, Jeff (Karen) Primm, John (Nikki) Dickinson leading. Kid's far Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thro 5th grade) during the 11®) Wonhip Primm; several nieces and nephews; and sev­ eral aunts and uncles. Battle Creek, passed away April 4, 2004. High School. and Rintha Primm. ers am. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. Friday, April 2. Raymond Geist, Shirley Raymond Sinkler. Jim and Teresa Raymond, Jeanne and Brian contributions 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone made be by made Daniels Funeral Home. Cnnswalk. 1130 am. MIDDLEVILLE - Kenneth R. Griffeth. 60. of John Triick and HASTINGS - John Triick. age 72, of Hastings, Florida passed on away March unexpectedly 2004 16, in in Naples Hospital. Memorial arrangements will be later. many He was preceded in death by brothers and Tim Middleville, passed away Evelyn E Voyles sister, Nancy a and HASTINGS - Evelyn F. Voyles, age 76, of Funeral |______ Kenneth R. Griffeth______ | Haslingi Women * Club; 6:30-IffOO p.m. Raymond; Raymond. Pastor. Thursday. April 8 - 6:45 pm Adult Choir. 7:30 pm Potter's and Mark Sinkler, Frankie Anton. Michael 2004 at 7 p.m., to celebrate Susanne’s life. nieces and nephews. were Arrangements 269-945-9414 can directly to the family. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH and Jeannie Richard sisters, and Raymond. John and Dara Raymond, Sharon 2004 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Home. Nashville was held Memorial will be a memorial service, held al Nashville He enjoyed cooking and decorating cakes. Wotaesday Midweek: 9:00 am ttav 5d> Grade. Thursday, 930-11 loving and compassionate care. For over 25 years he was a Pantry Chef at He is survived by his parents, George and Share Barry the Battle Creek Country Club. Rena Raymond; sons, Brian and Josh; broth­ Sittg'n and/or Assembly of God on Saturday. April . 10. David was a veteran, serving his country in She was preceded in death by her grand­ Study. 6:30 pm member 200, Hastings, MI 49058 who provided such Viet Nam. parents Sonny and Edna Eldred, and Willy Memorial service at the Daniels Funeral a was Susanne Her choice of burial was cremation. There He was a 1966 graduate of Delton Kellogg Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm (Aduta). Youth 6th-12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yrs. old may be made to Nashville Assembly of God, Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Ste. Service only. Qtizzen 830 am aad Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible nephew Roy of Dimondale; and her very spe­ cial friend Mitzi Carroll of Hastings. Hastings. there. She graduated from Maple Valley High Dun Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Tennessee and Randy Bolton of Lansing; sis­ ter Shannon and brother-in-law Doug Willis; Barry Community Hospice. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. were services conducted Wednesday, April 7. 2004 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Burial took place in Banfield Cemetery. Hastings, died Wednesday. March 31.2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Voyles was born on July 6, 1927 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of William Memorial contributions to the American and Mabel (Muey) Crose. She was raised in Rockgroup; 7:30 pm Tcnebrae. age Saturday. April 10 • 730 am Easter Thursday, April I. 2004 at Spectrum Health Heart Association or to the family will be the Frankfort, Ind. area and attended school Blodgett Campus. appreciated. there, Virgil. Sunday. April 11 - 6:00 A p.m. Women of Faith He was raised in Middleville and attended Apnl 13 - 600 pm BPW; 700 pm Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in Overeaten Anonymous; 700 pm Worship Committee. Wednesday. April 14 - IffOO am Wordwatchen; HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml (269-945-9574) voviprirt fanrff Barrier free building with elevator to all Boon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa He was employed at Bradford White Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouna. Music Director. Erin from went on Frankfort to High attend Olivet She corresponded with a gentleman in the Navy during World War II named Thomas L. GOSHEN, - IND. Elizabeth Fanny Voyles and they were married on Dec. 21, Neuhauser Birkey, age 91, of Gosaen. Ind., 1946 in Bradley, DI. following his military died Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at Greencroft service. Thomas became an ordained pastor in the Healthcare in Goshen, Ind. Corporation in Middleville as a welder. 700 pm Wonhip Cooniaee. 49058. 1961. She Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, III. | Elisabeth Fanny Neuhauser Birkey | Tuesday. graduating School. Mr. Griffeth was bom on April 9, 1943 in Kathryn C. (Eggleston) Griffeth. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings cially Winston Cup), shopping (especially at Past memberships include Hastings Flying Assoc., Hastings Elks and Hastings the Nashville area and attending area schools Grand Rapids, the son of Charles L. and local harnesses: cially crocheting), camping, auto races (espe­ Bud was an avid golfer and old car enthu­ Graybill, Youth Pastor. BrisnTeed. He was a member of the Middleville VFW She was born Feb. 28, 1913 in Cazenovia. Nazarene Church. They then began serving Post 7548, Middleville American Legion Hl. to Peter and Lydia (Bachman) Neuhauser. churches in Oxford, Ind., Misawaka, Ind., 140, Barry County Steam and Gas She moved to Goshen. Ind. in 1982 from Antique Machinery Association. Thomapple Lake Odessa. She lived in Pompeii from Mancelona, Mich., Buchanan, Mich., Ml Pleasant. Mich., Portland, Mich., Wyoming, 1926 to 1972 and in Lake Odessa from 1972 Mich.. Nashville, Mich, in 1983 until retire­ to 1982. ment in 1989 and then moving to Hastings. Post Heritage Association, and UAW. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam She was Postmaster for 30 years in Conflict He enjoyed reading history, watching war Evelyn also worked as a supervisor in food service for many years. She directed vacation Pompeii. Elizabeth was married Nov. 1. 1951 to Bible schools in three states: Michigan, Riredan. Office Manager Sunday. 8:IS am. - Sunday School 9:30 am movies of World War II, TV games. Wheel of Chester E. Birkey. He preceded her death Indiana and Illinois. Also directed children’s - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ Fortune and Jeopardy. March 3. 1980. camp meeting services at Indiana Lake porary Sunday service). Junior Church. School. 10:30 am. - Refreshments; Service. 11:00 am. Tradi­ Sunday School. Nazarene in the summer for five years. He supported Giri Scouts and helping who­ She was a member of Pleasant Grove ever needed him. He enjoyed playing lotto Conservative Mennonite Church in Goshen, She was a member of the Church of the and a good game of poker. Ind.; she was a Sunday school and Bible Nazarene; enjoyed several crafts and hobbies Nunery is provided during both Kenneth enjoyed spending time with his school teacher for many years; she was bap­ including: ceramics, painting (water colors worship services. Junior chut ch is sisters, brothers and their families, and tized on and oils), stamp collecting, coin collecting, far ages five through second grade. friends. Mennonite Church near Pompeii. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pm Bell Choir rehearsal 800 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY He is survived by his three brothers, Victor, Leon and Vernon of Middleville; two sisters. Sept. 12, 1926 at the Bethel cooking and hostess entertaining for family Elizabeth is survived by many nieces and nephews. NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE' Under the Rosamond Herzbnin of Hastings. Gloria She was preceded in death by her parents; Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 Griffeth of Middleville; four nieces; one and by three brothers, Raymond and Elam pm prayer meeting in the lounge. • Crittenden on May 1, 1954. her family, church family, doing crafts (espe­ 735 Reed St. Nashville, Ml 49073 where She spent her younger days growing up in Daniel She was bom on July 25, 1944 and passed away April 2, 2004. She will be dearly missed by her husband, on July 5. 1962. she was the daughter of J.T. 1.00-7:00 pm Blood Drive; 700 This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these Masters Deborah was born in Jonesboro. Arkansas METHODIST CHURCH with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a Susanne loved the Lord, her Bible studies, Jeanne to married residence. Easier Egg Hum. Monday. April 12 - FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages fa 9:45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. was Memorial contributions can be made to BATTLE CREEK - Deborah J. Primm, age tional the church office. Helen Cole Crittenden (deceased). Funeral Home. M-43. Delton. Delton Booster istry, leadership training. BARKY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtatotcr. DnvM Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors? (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IffOO am; Worship 11.00 am. 600 pm Wada reday Bible Class 700 pm. Clnarea far aB apn. COUNTRY CHAPEL to Gerald Lee Crittenden (deceased) and He Susanne Lee Lyons-Thiss went home to be long and courageous battle against cancer. He was bom in Charlotte on Aug. 10,1935 Bunge. am. Easier Breakfast; 8:30 am Someone Special * For infarmatra call 1-616731-5194 or 1-5I7452-IM6. am-l 1 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. Diabetes American youth group, aduh small group min­ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spuit-fiDed church. Meeung fa the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 tout of Assyria Rd. NafaviDe. Midi 49073. Sun Prmse A Worship 1030 am, 600 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus CM for boys A girts ages 611 Parton David aad Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God s love. "Where Everyone n QUIMBY UNITED to Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Roae Catholic Church. 10:45 am.. Holy Communion; 730 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pastor Brent Brenham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9-45 am.; Worship 1100 am; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. made Arrangements were by Matthysse-Kuiper- ST7^YWIE*S CATHOLIC CHURCH Limgy. Friday. April 9 - 9:30 am NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Toren Oyer. Paaaor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 1100 am Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. evenfag Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children. be Spectrum Blodgett in Grand Rapids. siast. ciated. DeJrtrener Sunday School 9:15 am Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 Faithful Men. CHURCH OF THE Matthysse- Street. Caledonia. Pastor Dennis Gilbert offi­ Schippcn- using X traditional 1928 Book of Office. 9468004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and were held Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. 616 E. Main Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend services for Harry Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the Funeral 95. Market).. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mtmwries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Wonhip Service; 600 pm. Evening Service; 700 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Main. N. 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rl Rev. David T. Hartwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11.00 am. Holy Communion Wednesday 600 p.m. Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day tenice times call (M9) 795-2370 or the Rectory 946 9327. Visit our website at hctp://www.churchseek/Det/church/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at nrevhustwick ayahoo.com. grandchildren. Juston, Jakob, and Teresa. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 (Bud) died April 6. 2004, at Caret). ...al the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS - Gerald James Crittenden nephew; FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 900 am Traditional Worship; IffOO am Coffee Hour in the Lounge; one grand niece; Aunt Verna Griffeth of East Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to funeral service Tuesday. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 6. 2004 at 11 Rev. Thomas L. Voyles; daughters, Barbara Jo (James) Miles of Oaklawn, Ill., Susan Joyce Voyles of Grand Rapids, Connie and Joseph Neuhauser. Friends may call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Jean Voyles of Hastings; granddaughter, April 9 at the Pleasant Grove Conservative Roseanne Schapiro of Blue Island, ID.; sister, Mennonite Church. Goshen. Ind. and 3 to Charles L. and Kathryn C. Griffeth. and friends. Mrs. Voyles is survived by her husband. The Ruth Dowden of Kokomo, Ind.; brother, 3:30 p.m. at the Bowne Mennonite Church, William Crose, Jr. of Hot Springs, Ark.; Clarksville. seven nieces and nephews; a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Preceding her in death were her parents; a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Friday, April 9. 2004 at Pleasant Grove sisters. Ruby Fae Crose, Helen Spenser, and Ray Townsend Church in Goshen. Ind. and 3:30 p.m. Friday Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM Chapel, Middleville. Rev. 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mildred Clement. at the Bowne Mennonite Church. Clarksville. Services were held Saturday, April 3. 2004 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with over Channel 2 throughout the week. Memorial contributions may be made to In Goshen. Ind., Rev. Randall Riegsecker, Nunery is provided for both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: April 8 - fc«0 Soap and Brand Dinner. 748 the American Heart Association. Middleville Cleo Orendorf and Roy Rodes will officiate. Pastor Timothy L. Oyer and Rev. James VFW Post 7548 or the Middleville American In Clarksville. Revs. Harry Schrock and Adams officiating. Burial was at Ft. Custer Legion Post 140. James Sutter will officiate. National Cemetery. Augusta. Maundy Thmsday Tenehrae Service; April 11 • Earner Services with Ci—isu; Newsfetier DcadBae. April 14 . Military graveside services under the aus­ pices of the Middleville American Legion Post 140. Arrangements Burial will be at Bowne Mennonite Cemetery, Clarksville. were made Funeral Home. Middleville. by Beeler Hope or Pleasant Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Memorials may be made to Harolds of Grove Conservative Church of the Nazarene or Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 8. 2004 - Page 7 IPAOLA, KANSAS - John Roy Elliott. age died March 30. 2004 at his home in 62, Paola. Kansas. John was bom Sept. 19, 1941 in Hastings, the son of Beit and Eunice (Hall) Elliott. He married Linda Cowing on May 15. 1965 and she survives in the home in Paola. March of Dimes’ WalkAmerica fund-raiser is May 1 in Hastings aWalkAmerica. the March of Dimes’ wellknown fundraising event, will take place I. at Fish Hatchery Park in Saturday, May Progressive Graphics. Aluminum Quality Products. Inc., Thomapple Valley Credit Union. Wal-Mart, and Welton’s Heating and Cooling. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Viet Hastings to help March of Dimes find the Area company teams joining the Barry Nam veteran. He was a Special Agent with ansv.-rs to why premature birth happens and County WalkAmerica to help March of Dimes wl.-» can be done about it. find the causes of prematurity are: Big Boy the Union Pacific Railroad for 27 years. He was a member of the American Legion of Paola. John was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, and two sisters. Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife, Linda Every year more than 470.000 babies arc Restaurant, Burger King, City of Hastings, bom prematurely. That is one baby in eight, and Excel Youth Group. Felpausch Foods. Flexfab, that number is increas::<«. Giri Scout Troop more than half of all premature births, the cause Hastings 4 Theatre. Hastings High School, Hastings Mutual Insurance, Kellogg is unknown. Community College Fehsenfeld Center, Kmart, Many babies bom prematurely die or face lifelong disabilities. In <607. Good Time Pir^a, Elliott of Paola. Kansas; brother. Bernie "We need everyone in Barry County to join Elliott of Iowa and Mike Elliott of Michigan; WalkAmerica," said Kristen Endres, the chair of Hastings and Gun Lake. Pennock Wellness and and sisters. Isabel! Hering of Michigan and this year’s event Ruth Kobar of Michigan. 968-3463 ext 18 or Fitness, Tendercare, The Zimmerman Family. Thomapple Manor, Thomapple Valley Credit "It’s easy - just call 1-800­ Main Street Savings Bank. McDonalds of Funeral services were held April 3. 2004 at 1-800-525-WALK or visit the Web at walka- Union, Wal-Mart. These teams will be compet­ 10 a.m. at the Ncill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel merica.org. Everyone’s participation is impor­ ing for awards on WalkAmerica Day. based on in Clay tant because premature birth is such a common the most funds raised. and serious problem." Anyone interested in forming a team or walk­ ing as an individual can sign up by calling the Center. Kansas. Dick Pastor Westerman officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Clay Center, Kansas with military scenic honors by Ft Riley. Memorials the to The five-mile course through the historic and Veterans Disabled areas of Hastings, including the Thomapple Riverwalk Trail in Tyden Park, is followed by refreshments and an awards cere­ Association. were Arrangements made Funeral Schwensen-Rook by NeillClay Home. Center. Kansas. Members and friends from Faith United Methodist Church in Delton will present their 33rd annual portrayal of the "Last Supper" drama at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 9. selling Park. WBCH radio personalities Dave McIntyre no admission charge. to diecuts benefit this year’s WalkAmerica. are the following businesses: Along with their parents and her son. Seth. and Greg Austin will be the emcees for the foe Admiral of Hastings, Back Door Deli, Blarney Amy Roush and Brian Tack are pleased to the event. Stone Bar, Burger King of Hastings. Faro’s announce their engagement are CIGNA. Kmart. Famous Footwear and Discovery Health. "We are proud to have as our local Barry Pizza of Middleville. Good Time Pizza in Nashville, 4 Theater. and Michael Roush of Comstock, is a 1988 McDonalds of Gun Lake and Hastings, Okie graduate of Delton High School. She gradu­ Towne Tavern. Phil’s Pizzeria and Swamp Fox Bar and Restaurant in Middleville. Pontiac and Gavin Ford Sales and Service. forms to participate in the Sponsor Barry County Flexfab, Key Cleaning Service, MainStrect WalkAmerica are available at Kmart, as well as Savings Bank, Greenridge Realty Witzel and at all of the businesses selling die cuts that are Associates, Felpausch Foods, Dreisbach Motors, Allstate Insurance Salingue Agency. listed above. March of Dimes is a national voluntary Doug and Laurie Cook of Nashville and 1002. Seidl health agency whose mission is to improve the Bruce and Juaise Peabody of Sunfield are health of babies by preventing birth defects and pleased to announce the engagement of their Storage Facility and State Street Mini Storage," infant mortality. Founded in 1938, March of children Sarah Lynn Cook and Andrew Adam said Endres. Dimes funds programs of research, community Peabody. 138, UAW Local services, education, and advocacy to save Sarah is a 2002 graduate of Maple Valley Barry County babies and in 2003 launched a five-year cam­ High School and is currently employed as an Lumber. Brown Interiors Carpet One. Chicago paign to address the increasing rate of premature assistant department manager at Walmart. Other local sponsors arc: Alfresco. Barry Conservation Club. Title Insurance Company. Coldwell Banker birth. For more information, visit March of The portrayal begins to unfold on the night Classic Realty. Curves of Hastings. Fanners Dimes’ web site at marchofdimes.com or its Insurance Dalman Agency, Flexfab Employees, Spanish web at nacersano.org. react to the news from Jesus that one of them Hastings Mutual Insurance. J-Ad Graphics. ated from Western Michigan University and presently leaches fourth grade at Postage Central Elementary School. Brian, the son of Duane and Sandra Tack of Bellevue, is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. He is Production Manager at Wikoff Color Caporation in Battle Creek. An October wedding is being planned. Andrew is a 1997 graduate of Lakewood and a 2002 graduate of Olivet College is cur­ rently a kindergarten teacher at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. will betray Him. Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting of the Cook-Peabody engagement told Veterinary Hospital. Viking Corporation. Parker UAW Local before Jesus’ Crucifixion as the disciples Actors in the drama resemble a still life of Amy. the daughter of Pat Roush of Delton Kmart. Hastings County sponsors: Gavin Chevrolet - Buick - County The public is invited m attend and there is In addition to national sponsor Kmart, who is mony. music and entertainment at Fish Hatchery The 2004 national sponsors for WalkAmerica Delton church . to present Last Supper drama Roush-Tack to wed Barry County WalkAmerica Coordinator. Janet Doane, at I-800-968-3463 ext. 18. A July 31,2004 wedding is being planned. Herb Moyer concert plans proceeding "Last Supper.” During the unique drama pres­ 1949 and retired in the early 1980s. entation. the actors portraying Jesus and His oy raincia jonns disciples look like statues as they keep the same stance without moving throughout the Staff Writer There will be music in the air Saturday. May premiere of a song being written to honor drama except during each one's turn to speak 15, when the Herb Moyer memorial concert will Moyer. His son-in-law. Jack Bender, is working take place. on text selection and composer Randol Bass has and when Jesus breaks bread and passes the cup for the Last Supper before His Crucifix­ ion. At the conclusion of the drama, the audi­ ence is invited to share communion. Every year the local troupe lakes the drama on the road, and this year they have already the “Last Supper” at such places presented as Asbury Lansing, United Methodist Church Bethany Kalamazoo and Reformed Wyoming Church Park All former Hastings High School students who sang in a choir or operetta directed by the formances and commissions by prestigious ensembles throughout the United States, includ­ late Herb Moyer are welcome to join in a special ing musical tribute. Former choir and operetta the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra. in Patti LaJoye and Moyer’s granddaughter, Jenny would like to perform a solo they did in an Bender Russell. operetta or if there are small groups wishing to United Former choir members who wish to partici­ Less, Rick Davidson; Andrew, Rod Francisco; Judas, If there are enough choir members who perform, there is the possibility that a regular pate should contact Steve Youngs at 269-945­ concert may be scheduled for the same week­ 4350 or Fred Jacobs al 945-9747 (home) or 945­ end. If interested, contact Patti LaJoye at 269­ 9554 (work). 945-9766 or e-mail her at plajoye@hassk 12.org. Gary Frens; Peter. Bryan Keeler, J«hn, Ross For those who feel a little bashful and fear Green; Jesus. Tim Warren; James the brother that their voices will be a little rusty are encour­ The committee received these comments from a former choir member, “1 am really look­ Kozan; Thomas, Ralph aged to call and sign up. If there is enough inter­ ing forward to the Moyer tribute on May 15 and Robertson; Matthew, Steve Norris; Phillip, est (or need) an additional local rehearsal may Jim Jansen; Thaddaeus, James Norris; and be scheduled for those who need more time to only wish we had done this while he was alive." This person lives outside this area and contin­ brush up their skills. ues, "Of course. I’ll be there! As for me, being of John, Randy Simon the Zealot. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. The music will be available in April. Anyone Mary Hofmann is the narrator. Co-directors are Sandy Kozan and Colleen Frens. Kathy Warren provides piano accompani­ ment for singers Patti Cline. Patty Harrington and Durwood Steward. Faith United Methodist is located at the corner of M-43 and Bush Street in Delton. Habitat plans benefit dinner for April 16 who would like to receive it early, will be able Jason Lee Bis, Hastings and Danielle Leigh Gole. Hastings. Crapo-Kearly to marry Ganoid and Dawn Crapo of Delton and Charles and Kay Michael R.C. Huntley, Ionia and Debra Sue Johnson. Hastings. Kearly of Alpena are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Brenda Suzanne and Brandt Daniel. Kenneth Richard Koan, Jr., Woodland and Stefanie Lyn Henry, Woodland. Kay Gerber-Yates, Hastings. 1990 graduate of Delton is a Brenda Kellogg Timothy Allen Easey, Hastings and Deana School High and is currently employed with Bradford White Corp. Brandt is a 1992 graduate of Alpena and is Kenneth Charles Schleh, Hastings and Tina Marie Meza, Hastings. currently employed at WMCR Corp. A July 10,2004 wedding is being planned. on stage with any of the former Moyer operetta people would be a thrill.’’ to have it mailed to them by sending $5 and a This message concludes, "Mr. Moyer asked to Paula for and got the best you were capable of. To this Allerding, Hastings Area Schools, 232 W. day, 30 years later, my fondest HHS memories Grand Street, Hastings 49058. are of the choir and especially, the shows." self-addressed stamped envelope Anthony John Scheller, Freeport and Jane Margaret Slater, Freeport. members will practice from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15 in the Hastings High lecture hall with Cast members include Nathaniel portrayed Dan Phillips; James the been commissioned to put it to music. Bass, who will put the new Moyers' tribute song to music, has achieved an impressive array of per­ a few singers to make them a reality. in Mediodist Church in Wyoming. by A committee planning the event has many ideas and plans for the concert and it just needs An important part of the concert will be the Moyer and his wife, Eileen, died last fall as The committee encourages anyone who the result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash. knows someone who has family members or They were both 80 years old. Moyer is fondly friends who sang with Mr. Moyer, to urge them remembered in the area for fine tuning the musi­ to participate in this concert Jacobs says, "It cal talents of hundreds of Hastings High School would be a great way to meet old friends who choral students and showcasing them in memo­ have moved away." rable operettas that were immensely enjoyed by The Moyer memorial concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. I: follows the annu­ GIRL, Kayli Mae. bom at Pennock Hospital brought to the Hastings stage were top rated, al HHS alumni banquet which begins at 5:30 on March 24, 2004 at 16:05 p.m. to Heather GIRL, Hannah Christine, bora at Pennock friends and former students have said. p.m. May 15 in the Hastings High cafeteria. McArthur and Justin Southerland of Lake Hospital Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 3/4 lbs. and 20 1/2 Matteson of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 the community. The Broadway musicals he He taught junior high as well as high school students during a career that spanned more than three decades with the Hastings Area School Those who have questions about the actual banquet dinner may call Jane Arnold, 269-945­ bom Pennock GIRL, Jenna Kay, bom at Spectrum Health, GIRL, Feb. 18. 2004 to Meggan Scofield and Aaron Hospital on March 20, 2004 at 10:53 p.m. to Hutchison of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 Trishia ozs. and 20 inches. Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 Hallie LaNae, Kruger and at Jerry Petersen of inches long. on March 23, 2004 at Tanya 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. inches long. 4917. System. He started teaching at Hastings High in BOY, Trent Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2004 at 7:52 p.m. to Brielle Miller, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 19,2004 at 8:25 of a.m. to Michelle Reser and Jaden Miller of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19.5 Victoria Swiss steak, chicken and all the trimmings GIRL, Madison Pacheco and Rene Beard 1/2 inches long. inches long. will be served by Barry County Habitat for BOY, Devin Riley, bom at Pennock Hospital BOY, Isaac Miguel, bom at Pennock Hospital from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, at the First on March 23, 2004 at 7:22 a.m. to Kelly and on March 18,2004 at 3:29 p.m. to Tevena and United Methodist Church in Hastings. Charles Jenkins of Middleville. Weighing 7 Miguel Galaviz of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Humanity at its spring fundraising dinner The meal is available for a free-will dona­ tion. Habitat is a Christian housing ministry BOY, Dillon Colt, bom at Pennock Hospital GIRL, Michael Kay-Lee, bom at Pennock dedicated to building decent housing in part­ on March 21, 2004 at 2:22 a.m. to Jean Hospital on March 25, 2004 at 5:00 a.m. to nership with local people in need. Shapley All proceeds will help build two homes in and Paul Neal of Nashville. Amanda and Mike Hamp of Ionia. Weighing Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL. Anna Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital BOY, on March 18,2004 at 2:41 a.m. to Stacie and Hospital on March 27, 2004 at 11:17 p.m. to Scott English of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 Magan Mays of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Barry County this summer and help Habitat move into a larger facility. Habitat Executive Director Louise Hurless said she hopes for an extra large turnout by the community to help make those projects Gauge The annual Cross Walk, coordinated by the Grace Lutheran Church, will be held possible. Barry’s Habitat also wants to generate Good Friday morning in Hastings. enough funds to participate in the Jimmy Carter Work Project in June 2005. Thai’s when the former U.S. president and his wife, Rosalyn, along with Habitat Founder Millard Fuller and his wife. Linda, will join an esti­ mated 3,000 volunteers to build houses in partnership with Michigan families in need. For more information about Habitat or to be a volunteer, please call 269-948-9939. ‘Cross Walk’ set for Good Friday MORTGAGE RATES The annual Good Friday Cross Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday. April 9. at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St. Hastings. As always, all interested people are invited to participate in the walk, which usually takes between and hour and hour and a half. for our individual discipleship." Those who can’t walk the entire distance, may join the procession for as long as they can. From Grace Lutheran, the route is south on Michigan Avenue, west on State Street, north on Broadway, east on Mill Street, north on TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Bartow People who would like to make a donation "We walk as a group to bear witness in our Michigan Avenue, ending at Grace Lutheran to Habitat and can't attend the April 16 din­ auiEB mme MMnaME carrmi CMP. community to the meaning of Good Friday.” ner, may send a check to Barry County said the church's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Michael Church. Questions may be directed to the church Grand Rapids, Ml office. 945-9414 or 945-2645. Phone 616-877-4235 Habitat for Humanity. Hastings. Mich. 49058. P.O. Box 155; Anton. “We walk in silence as a time of reflec­ tion on the meaning of our Lord's crucifixion | SB I Austin, bora at Pennock �F- «ge 8 - Thursday. Apnl 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Tupper Lake Street and west to connect with M-50 at the end of Laurel Drive west of town. This is for westbound traffic. Eastbound driv­ ers may have stops, but their lane will be open. This will reduce the traffic on Fourth Avenue by about 75%. In town traffic will not be affected much. The ambulance dinner on M-50 west was well attended. By 1:30 the servers had run out jfinnie’s MAILBOX of roast beef so laic comers had the choice of by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar ham or ham. Other foods were still in ample supply. The CROP Walk Committee members met Today is Maundy Thursday, with services on Saturday morning. The walk is to be bdd slated for most local churches. Tomorrow is the community Good Friday Central United Methodist service on Sunday. May 2. with choices of the length at of the walk. The longest is to be 5k. with for the entire shorter choices available. Michigan has led Lakewood community, with many local pas­ the nation for several years in total funds tors taking part at 1 p.m. raised. This represents millions of dollars The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, which would ordinarily meet tonight, is hav­ ing its meeting postponed one week. The time will be 7:30 p.m. April 15 at Lake Manor. Leah Abbott will be the speaker. She will no doubt have stories about years past with her late husband the football coach and later ath­ letic director. Who washed all the football uniforms with their multitude of grass stains? social studies teacher in both high school and junior high. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. April 10. at Lake Manor. Lori Fox will speaking on the Chinese checkers, dolls and games occupy one comer of the Lake Odessa Depot during the recent Toys and Dolls Show. Betty Carey is the hostess of this The long-awaited books on Ionia County Family History have arrived. They will be available for prepaid customers to pick up fol­ 1CGS meeting. This will be lowing the approximately 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The plan is for the books to be delivered to the site by a utility vehicle. The list of cus­ be on hand so they can be tomers will checked off as customers pick theirs up. The book is a quality product with scores of sto­ ries. a complete name index, colored photo from each township, stories galore from fam­ ilies past and present. One such family is that of Joseph George, whose farm was on Haddix Road, north connector of Velte Road. The farm, now owned by the Ericksons, was home to their many children who married Bretz. Huddle. Bever. Cotton. Haight. Gilliland spouses. Tom and Carrie Kramb of Ohio sub­ mitted a story on Joseph and wife. The book also has many stories of their offspring. The George farm lost acres over the years to the railroad. Lapo Road, which is part of M-50, and many building sites along the highway. The society purchased a quantity of books in advance so there will be some for sale at a later date Members of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel of Ionia County have their notice of a meeting on Thursday noon. April 15. Reservations are to be called to 374-8420. This it one of the most exciting meetings of the year, with the presence of all the school superintendents of the county. Come and hear what is happening at <ach of the schools and in the intermediate district. Palo always has an enthusiastic report from its superintendent. Rosemary Rneames. Belding will have its new superin- for nearly four years. "Max" and I became percent of the funds are returned to the local engaged eight months ago. but in the time we community for use in helping one's neigh­ have been together, we have broken up three bors. In the Lakewood area, funds are given times, and the reason is his daughter. "Meg." Meg is 28 years old, does not want her also can be designated to relief agencies of father to be happy with anyone and has, in I am mostly concerned about Mom's quali­ the Christian Reformed. Catholic. Lutheran. fact, destroyed many of her father’s previous ty of life. My brother says he will go along United Methodist agencies. relationships. I have never done anything to Lakewood News at the Depot Toy and Doll with whatever I decide, but he's the one with make Meg dislike me. I actually have bent power of attorney and he can override my over backward to try and please her, but she decision. Am I right in wanting Mom to have show is a student at Gull Lake Middle School insists on making our lives miserable. Max dignity during whatever time she has left? - loves his daughter very much, but since our Concerned Daughter ents are Michael and Karen. She and her mom engagement, she has stopped calling or visit­ had come to Lake Odessa to visit their rela­ ing, refuses to attend family gatherings and Wei. professor and executive vice chairman of display. tives while her brother and father had gone sends him nasty, hateful letters. the Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging in tendent. Lakewood graduate Charles Barker. with Boy Dear Concerned: We spoke with Dr. Jeanne Scouts to the Wright Aviation Six months ago. Max told me to move out Little Rock. Ark. She agrees with you 100 per­ Museum in Ohio. Dolls Included Barbie and because he needs his daughter back. I had sold cent. If your mother is in a great deal of pain Ken. Fred Flintstone. China dolls and many all of my possessions to move in with him. I that cannot be managed by medication, sur­ Ionia newer versions, doll dishes, toy garages and had no car. no job and no money, so I wound gery may become necessary, but surgery also Weekender. Others will be Bruce Chadwick gas stations, trucks and more. Nearly a hun­ up living with my daughter and her family. It can complicate other underlying conditions. dred came to view the exhibits. was really difficult, but I finally found two jobs and bought another car. son in this type of situation should ask is, Portland superintendent who has a is Charles Jumas. weekly column in the from Saranac. Lakewood's Gunnard. Johnson. Ionia's David f -ok. Easter services arc being held in all the Dave and Jan Rosell have announced the engagement of their daughter. Carrie Lynne, churches of the area. Centra) UMC will participate in the joint service at Lakewood to Brandon Stickney of Lowell. The wedding UMC with its bell choir providing music. The is set for May 22. Carrie Lycne graduated service alternates between the two. First from Caledonia High School. Congregational will have its service at 9:30 The monthly flea market and craft sale is with The Living Cross part of the service with coming to the VFW Hall this Friday and members bringing a variety of flowers to Saturday from 9 to 4 with lunch available. adorn the cross. Church of the Nazarene on Laura Staup of Rockford is engaged to the Boulevard will have a breakfast preceding Darin Rietman of Holland. Her father and its 10 a.m. service. wife Kathy live in Lake Odessa. The wedding By Saturday, the MDOT had all the barrels is set for May 1. and signs in place *br the start ot road con­ The new medical building on Laurel Drive struction Monday. April 5. Electronic signs is nearing completion. The new gray siding were working even Sunday on M-50. The with white trim is very attractive. A large sign on Jordan Lake Road was in place, but roadside sign announces the medical practice. not yet activated. One wonders if the left hand Other signage lists a radiology practice and knows what the right hand is planning to do. another is for physical rehabilitation. Back about 1998 the village was replacing The Ionia Home. Sport and Garden Show some utility lines (mains, etc.) and felt that will be held on the fairgrounds from 4 to 9 on this was a good time to install a new sidewalk Friday, April 16. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to on the south side. There was no safe place for 9 p.m. This is the 22nd year for this big event people to walk until reaching the south side of An ad in Lakewood News announced that M-50 at Sixth Avenue. The council and/or At the moment. I am back with Max. but it's According to Dr. Wei. the question any per­ "Would these medical procedures improve my only temporary until I can find a place of my loved one's cognition and quality of life?" All own. Max says he misses me. loves me and of us would want nothing less. Discuss the does not want to lose me. but Meg comes first. options with your brother, and make sure he Also. I discovered Max had a date with anoth­ backs you up. er woman in the few months after I moved out. What do I do? Meg is disrespectful, manip­ ulative and self-centered. She has her own life. Why can't she let us live ours? - No Boat battle? Dear Annie: I'm a 50-year-old woman, and my boyfriend. "Jake," lives in Florida. Jake Contest in New York Dear New York: While children are always has been to my home five times, and I've vis­ important. Meg is a grown woman, and Max ited him twice. We've taken several vacations should not allow her to dictate his choice of together. The plan was for Jake to move here future wife. Since be has made it clear that her when he retires next year, but I'm not sure our wishes come before yours, this relationship relationship is the same any longer. He seems sounds doomed. to be pulling away, but when I ask him about Please find another place to live immedi­ it, he says it's stress from his job. ately. Suggest to Max that he consider coun­ Jake and I wanted to buy a boat together. seling so he can learn how to stop being The last time I visited him, we found the per­ manipulated by his daughter. If he is willing fect one at a great price. Jake didn't have his and you want to wait it out. that's your choice, retirement money, so 1 paid for the boat, but it but otherwise, move on. is registered in Jake's name only. He has used Daddy dearest? ship the boat to my bouse soon. the VFW is the spot for a reception for it for fishing a few times and is supposed to manager contacted the state about such a ven­ Mary Morrice, now residing with relatives ture. The word was to proceed. So the new at Sumner so her Lake Odessa friends may Now I'm concerned Jake will change his walk was laid and portions of the old walk visit her. She and husband Charles lived on were replaced. Since then the walk has had Jordan Lake for many years. They had a bait Dear Annie: I'm a 17-year-old girl, and my chase of the boat, and Jake signed a statement heavy use. Bikers, walkers, joggers and dog and boat shop and drew many people who parents divorced four years ago. I haven't seen saying the boat belongs to me in case of his w alkcrs have used the new walk freely. Now used their facilities. They gave a welcome to my dad in a long time, and 1 miss him a lot. I death. My question is. what if we break up last month new poles have been minority peoples from Lansing and built a have a hard time concentrating because he is and he decides not to ship the boat? Do I have installed the length of the street and some of loyal customer base with them when they always on my mind. I'm always depressed. I any recourse, or am I out the money? — the poles are midway in the width of the walk were often denied access to similar sporting have lots of friends, but I just can't seem to get Worried in Chicago while others nibble into the sides. The detour opportunities. Charles was manager of the D along with my mom. We arc always arguing. Dear Worried: If Jake and the boat don't will be from Jordan Lake Avenue north to & C store for years also and had hired help in Please help me. (P.S.: Will you please publish join you in Chicago, or if he refuses to reim­ the bait shop. After closing that business they this so that maybe my father will read it?) — burse you for the cost, you can take him to rented out their auxiliary building as a hous­ Unhappy in Kansas court. You stand an excellent chance of get­ in the Dear Kansas: We understand that you miss Manor where daughter Joanne had already your father, but it is his responsibility to keep consult a lawyer about the particulars. Before moved. Mary spent the next two years in in touch with you. It also means your anger is jumping to conclusions, however, it might be Hastings nursing facilities. She improved focused on your mother, who no doubt has her a good idea to give Jake the opportunity to enough to be able to live away from nursing hands full as a single parent. Talk to your school counselor or a favorite her home had more than 20 years experience teacher, and ask for help working out your in adult foster care so Mary is in good hands. problems with Mom. If you can e-mail or call your father, do so. Let him know you miss than 90 years with most of them in Lake him and would like to spend more time with Odessa. She was well known as an Avon lady him. But please don't cast Dad as your knight Dear Annie: I came across this story on the and a member of her church. The time to see in shining armor. That impression is unrealis­ Internet. 1 have no idea who wrote it but it Mary is on Tuesday, April 13, from 1 to 3 tic and sets you up to be disappointed and made me laugh, and I wanted to share it — p.m. The sports pages of all the newspapers hurt. You deserve better. Janet in Texas stories of the end of season for paper in our division are Brad Dear Janet: Thanks for a good chuckle. Here's the story: Calling concern While waiting for my first appointment in the reception room of a new dentist I noticed Dear Annie: An ex-co-worker calls me at his certificate, which bore his full name. Phillips at 160. E. Phillips at 171 and the home two to three times a day. and if I don't Suddenly. I remembered that a tall, handsome coach they list as outstanding is Bob Veitch. answer, she keeps at it until I pick up. We used boy with the same name had been in my high Michigan University has listed to be friendly, but I no longer have much in school class some 40 years ago. Upon seeing honor students, including Amy Dealsman. common with her. 1 have Caller ID, but 1 hate him. however. 1 quickly discarded any such Nathaniel Jarvie. Andrea Possehn and Andrea monitoring all my calls, and I don't know how thought. This balding, gray-haired man with Thelen of Lake Odessa. to get her to stop. Any suggestions? - No the deeply lined face was way too old to have More Phone Calls been my classmate. After he had examined Dear No More: If you have Caller ID, you an opening for the position of secretary to the Administrator. ILam il Independent Herbal Life Free body mass analysis. Secure on-line buying available. Michael Brown. Administrator. 220 W, State St.. Hastings. MI 49058 * Hastings. MI - Cail www.herbal-nutritiosMtet/iiewoatiootarUe—I DENTAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST RN’s I LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthusiastic team player for full-time position. Experience preferred. 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Nathan Shoup at 145, Alex Central The Barry County Administrators office has through. Come and see this lady who has lived more Lansing POSITION OPENING ting your money back, but you will have to make things right We're hoping be comes care. The nibce with whom she now makes wrestling. Some names highlighted in the Rosie McDowell and Sharon Durkee aomire the case of small toys, such as Mickey Mouse, at the Toys and Dolls Show. mind. I have the cancelled check for the pur­ ing unit. In later years they moved to Lake have I |g efit her. to Lakewood Community Council. Funds on Kellogg School Road. Richland. Her par­ use of land abstracts in searching for geneal­ ogy information. Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship raised to alleviate world hunger. Twenty-five The Liz Morse pictured in this week's Leah! She was vocal music instructor and-a Daughter dictates Join our outstanding Nursing Team! 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SEAWALLS • Wood • Vinyl • Steel & Stone ■ AFFORDABLE ' PROMPT ' QUALITY SERVICE ' GUARANTEED VALOR CONSTRUCTION 1-800-79-VAL0R Info @Valorono.co<n «inn �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 8. 2004 — Page 9 of Washington to February 1863. This was From TIME to TIME. A look down memory lane... Army Corp.. Department of Washington, until A letter from Charles O. Harthy. concerning March 1863. Then to 1st Brigade. Slahels s his grandfather. Civil War Veteran. Joseph Calvary, Division Army Corps until June Golden and the rosier of the Henry Wittie 1863. Then to 2nd 3 Brigade. Division. Cavalry Corp., Army of the Potomac and Feb. 17, 1892 .at Thomapple Lake’ and met on 'alternate Wednesdays. ’ “Charter members: original officers. Henry Post #418 Thomapple Lake. 1892-1900. “My great-great-grandfather, H. Sparks. Post Commander: Joseph Whitlock, Adjutant; Henry Newton V. Lathrop. A. Golden (1836-1918), lived in the extreme Quartermaster; Daniel C. Howell, Surgeon; 1st Division. Cavalry south-east comer of Hastings Township and is Corydon Wallace; Hiram P. Fcglcs/Feagles, Corp., Army of the Potomac and Middle buried in the Banyville Cemetery. His grave Junior Vice Commander. Charles L. Carr; Military Division, enlisted until September of has a Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Elija 1st Brigade, 1865. Prairieville al the age of 23. He was enlisted Wittie Post held its organizational meeting on Division until March of (Elijah) J. Hale. Vice Senior marker on it and Post Office Addresses of Commander. John C. Kreager/Kreiger. Outer Soldiers Residing in Michigan in 1888 lists Door, at him as a private in the 123rd Infantry. Neither Preston. Winchester. Va. on Sept. 19. 1864. He was the Ohio Adjutant General's Office, nor the Crewshaw/Crushaw; buried in the National Cemetery, Winchester. National Archives has any record of his serv­ Chaplain; Joseph H. Fales/Failes; Lester 1865. He did not complete his enlistment.” By Joyce Weinbrecht (June. 1892), then any subsequent spelling). Part Two: Middle Military James K. Francisco, Civil War Veteran and casualty given for the total loss of the battle.” Provisional Brigade. Casey’s Division. 22 He died on Sept. 26. 1864, at Winchestr;, Va., of wounds received in action Franklin W. Wright. Seymour Myron B. Charles Guard; Outer Sutherland. Va. ^619. Lot $13. He was serving under ice in the Civil War. Recently. I had the oppor­ Mead; Charles Vanepps; Lewis E. Scothom. George Armstrong Custer at the time of his tunity to review the GAR records of the Sergeant Major. death. Henry Wittie (also Witte) Post #418 which “By the lime the first semi-annual report James K. Francisco was the son of John and for a three-ycar term. He was mustered in on Mary E. King Francisco married again to met at Thomapple Lake - the most likely loca­ was filed, four new members had joined the Nancy Kinsman Francisco. He was bom on Oct. 13. 1862, and earned sergeant's rank on John G. Hapeman. She and her son moved to tion for Joseph Golden to be a member. Post: Miner Mead. William H. Williams. Oct. 21, 1838. in Gorham. Ontario County. March 1. 1864. He was with General George Gratton. Kent County. The son died on Feb. 7, Unfortunately, he is not listed as a member of Frank Mead, and Isaac Swarthout. During the N.Y. He married Mary E. King in Livingston Armstrong Custer near Winchester, Va.. on 1970, and is buried on Alton Cemetery, that Post, so the GAR marker on his grave County, and the couple settled in Prairieville, Sept. 19, 1864. when he was wounded. Lowell. will forever remain a mystery. Barry County. The following is an excerpt from the They had one son, Charles B. Francisco, bom in Prairieville Oct. Regimental War of Rebellion. indicate that only four additional members “Because access to these records is restrict­ joined the Post: Benjamin Gaskill, Jared describes the events of Sept. 19. 1864. in the ed. sharing the might assist others in finding Palmer. Lewis Burgess and John Smith. volume “Michigan in the War” pages 603-607 their Civil War ancestor. However, when the post disbanded on Nov. George Armstrong 1861. James' “6th Regiment Cavalry - Organized at brother, Addison B. Francisco, died on July 5. Grand Rapids, May 28 (o Oct. 13. 1862. and 1898, and is buried in Prairieville Cemetery. mustered in on Oct. 13, 1862. Duty al Grand “Three of the Battle Flags taken in the Barry County. Rapids until Dec. 16. 1862. They left the slate engagement of Sept. 19 at Openquan. near L. Eaton and attested by Acting Adjutant for Washington. D.C. 14, James K. Francisco answered the call to the military, enlisting in Company K. Sixth Cavalry as a corporal on Sept. 2. 1862. at next eight years of its existence, the records Custer General on a report written on Sept. 28. “Henry Witte Post #418 was Chartered Feb. 17, 1900, transfer cards were also issued to 1, 1892 by Department Commander Charles George Endsley, Walter Keagle and Luther Root.” Winchester, were captured by men of the General H.A. Chapin. (Due to variations in Provisional Michigan regiments. There were seven men the spelling of the members’ names, the Francisco Family History by Charles Lee Brigade. Casey's Division, Military District killed. 25 wounded, one missing. These men Charter spelling will appear first, followed by Francisco, 1985. were from the 1st Calvary. No numbers are the spelling used in the first Adjutant's Report “They were attached to Sources: Charles O. Harthy and the Rutland Twp. considering cost ‘recovery ordinance’ er the by Marcie Westover actual costs incurred by the Fire Department in resounding to such incidents.” Staff Writer choosing or applying a Michigan fertilizer. The Stewardship Groundwater Secondly, the plant type is important The pamphlet finally reads “It is important because different plants like different soil to avoid spilling fertilizer on impervious sur­ conditions. faces (driveways, sidewalks, etc.). Sweep In a 5-2 vote March 31, the Rutland Charter With a “recovery ordinance” a township Program's pamphlet stated “Proper fertilizer Township Board accepted the first reading of has a way to be reimbursed for at least some management prevents burning plants, saves The area to be fertilized is the third item on spilled fertilizer onto the lawn to prevent the of its costs when the fire department is called money and time and prevents water pollu­ the check list because this involves measuring fertilizer from going into the storm sewer, to a respond to a scene, such as an accident. tion." the area so that the amount of fertilizer need­ which feeds into lakes or streams. Excess a proposed Public Safety Emergency Response Cost Recovery Ordinance. nutrients in surface water causes overgrowth Final consideration for adoption of the Insurance companies* of the parties involved The first item on the check list before buy­ ordinance will be.made at the April 14 meet­ are billed and pay the township for the servic­ ing a fertilizer was to determine the nutrients In the pamphlet, it stales, “Buying what ing. es. Residents in Rutland Township would not needed for the specific soil. This information you need prevents having to store leftover fer­ be charged, because they already pay taxes to can be provided by the local Michigan State tilizer, which may take on moisture." provide the emergency service. University Extension office, based on a soil Treasurer Sandy Greenfield and Clerk Robin McKenna cast the "no" votes. The scope and purpose of the ordinance There are townships in Michigan that reads, “In order to assure economic viability already use this as another way to help gener­ of Rutland Charter Township fire protection ate funds. services, and to protect the township and its contracting entities from extraordinary expenses resulting from the utilization of Fire Department resources by non-residents, or in response to illegal or unlawful activities with­ ordinance and when speaking with her insur­ in the township in response to certain public ance agent believed ultimately insurance pre­ incidents, emergency this authorizes the imposition of charges to recov­ TUJAX PIZZA Zn other business March 31, the Township FMSH BAMB BREAD DAUB • Confirmed the assessment rothfotJlhe DAfcM LUNCH SPECIALS ] BRING THIS BO AND GET 10 OFF YOUR PIZZA ORDER| Delton additional hi.k.-i u/ —----- r*— ,— Rflicnao, tni., uomor. oecrwsary fl 08530060 _ . Podunk Lake District No. 2. The move fol­ lowed a public hearing conducted by the Township Board, during which those who oppose or object to their assessments could go on record. In order for residents to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal they had to submit something in writing in at the meeting. Great Lakes Ethanol UC Residents who opposed and supported the weed assessment had one last opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns at the meet­ ing. Ethanol project in Southeast Michigan • Handed out information pamphlets about fertilizer. Residents at previous meetings had requested having additional information on the topics available to the public. The pamphlet discussed what to do before Pennock Michigan residents involved in production agriculture are invited to attend the following meetings to learn more about the opportunity to invest in Class A Units in this project ► Monday April 19 * 4:30 pm Midwest Energy Co-operative SO' E. Stale Street Cassopolis Ho»wd bv Midwest Energy Co-operative Tuesday April 13 Club Car Restaurant 0225 We,t D Sleet. Kalemazoo Plainwell 3 formal presentsion limes X) 00. 200 pm & 6 00 pm Wednesday April 14 Newaygo Health Career Job Fair and Scholarship Open House 10 00. 200 pm & 0 00 pm Join Us! Michigan Agriculture Commodities Office April 13, 2004, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings 103 Water St. 3 format peewentaion tmes Thursday April 15 Breckenridge 216 Eastman St ? formal prwntaon limes Kt 00 2 00 pm & S 00 pm College Representatives from Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University Grand Rapids Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lansing Community College, as well as Michigan Works!, will be in attendance. Take time to tour the hospital and speak to numerous representatives from a wide variety of hospital departments who will be available to discuss current employment and scholarship opportunities, as well as requirements for Michigan Agriculture Commodities This communication shall not constitute sn otter to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy. nor shall there be any sale of any of those socurfftles In any state In which such offer, solicitation or sale Is not authorized. various medical careers. Scholarship and Employment Applications will be available. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call (269) 948-3H2 oninns information ter/index.html. To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings. Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company wffl be held at the Homo Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday, April 14. 2004. beginning at 900 a.m. Supervisor Jim Carr said the ordinance is a “good vehicle to raise additional revenue.” For visit www.mda.state.mi/us/environm/groundwa- NOTICE miums will go up. Board: ation or fish and other organisms. Fourth on the check list is to read the fertil­ TUIAX TAVERN Greenfield said she was “uncomfortable was “not a resolution I could get behind.” of plants (green slime) unsuitable for recre­ izer label for specific information. test results. with the concept (of the ordinance)” and it McKenna said she had a problem with the safety or fire ed can be calculated. for further information: E-mail: lnfoQgroatlakesothanol.com Rhone: 517-203-50M . Fax: 517-2«J-4a»5 09531180 . �P«0» 10 — Thursday, April 8. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Expectations keep rising for HHS with 4-0 start The Saxon baseball program has high from a 2-1 deficit in the fifth inning of the expectations for the 2004 season. opening game to win 3-2. Last year the Saxons worked on re-estab­ Bowman provided the key hit with a two- lishing respect for the program which has run single in the fourth inning. Bowman’s hit gone through some tough seasons of late. came after Caleb Case and Larsen executed a They finished the year with a 7-18 record, and double-steal to move into scoring position. a 5-11 mark in the O-K Gold. Pratt picked up the win, surviving a rocky Leading the team this season will be senior first inning. Pratt was dominant the rest of the co-captains Justin Pratt and Scott Larsen. game, finishing with four strike outs, allow­ Both gained valuable experience as pitch­ ing four hits and no earned runs. ers last season, and Pratt has proven to be out­ At the plate the Saxons were held to just standing behind the plate. Larsen led the team three singles, one each by Larsen, Ryan Duits, with five wins in 2003. and Bowman. "This team has great leadership from its Pratt got help in the field by several field­ seniors." said Coach Marsh Evans, who’s ing gems by his teammates, keeping Plainwell beginning his third season as the Saxon varsi­ off the bases, led by Caleb Case in the out­ ty coach and 18th with the program. "They field and Duits at third base. have high expectalibns for themselves, and In game two. the Saxons fell behind 1-0 in they have great team chemistry. They arc a the first, but scored four runs of their own in fun group to be around." the home half cn route to a 4-1 win. From Joining them will be Drew Bowman in left there they rode the arm of junior Kevin Davis field, Adam Case at first base. Caleb Case in to the victory. Davis went the distance, allow­ center field. Ryan Duits. Luke Olmstead, and ing one earned run and three hits, while strik­ Eric Schiedel in the infield. The junior class is well represented as well, The 2004 Hastings varsity boys' baseball team. Team members are. front from left, Andy Griggs, Luke Olmstead, Scott Larsen, Andy Kelly, Brandon Sutfin, Caleb Case, Joey Aspinall, Eric Schiedel, Derrick Jones, back, Ryan Dutts, Drew Bowman, David Smith, Michael Garrett, Scott Allerding, Kevin Davis, Tyler Jiles, Justin Pratt, Adam Case, and Coach Marsh Evans. (Photo by Perry featuring catcher Andy Kelly, and transfer Hardin) Also returning to the program will be Joey Aspinall who can play a variety of positions. At the plate, the Saxon bats were again held in check, with Pratt managing their only hit It was a two-run double. Aspinall and Tyler Jiles were also credited with RBI's in the game. Brandon Sutfm. Andy Griggs. Mike Garrett. Scott Allerding. and Kevin Davis will see ing out four. Defensively. Aspinall’s diving catch of a good hitting." said Evans. "The keys to our said Evans, “and Middleville is always a Hastings is already off to an outstanding sinking liner ended a Plainwell rally and time in the infield, with Tyler Ales. Derrick success will be learning how to win the close tough game because of the rivalry. South start in the non-league season. The Saxons allowed the Saxons to maintain their three- Jones, and David Smith all competing for games and getting the big hits when needed." Christian is decent, and Byron Center is tough opened last week with a pair of wins over run lead. year in, year out. Maple Valley on Monday, then took another The Saxons arc 4-0. with contests coming pair from Plainwell on Wednesday afternoon. up next week against Marshall on Thursday As always. Wyoming Park and Wayland spots in the outfield. "As with any successful team, strength up will be tough in the O-K Gold Conference the middle is critical along good pitching and this spring. “Caledonia returns a strong unit." The Saxons hope to be right in the thick of that league race. Against the Trojans, the Saxons rallied afternoon in Hastings. Only three Saxon softball players return this spring If ever there was a rebuilding year for the Hastings varsity girls' softball program, this junior Amber Main in left, sophomore Sophia Stavale in center, and both seniors Ashley Bunge and Stacy Marlette taking is it The Saxons have a new head coach in turns in the outfield. Dennis Beecham, and a number of new play­ Neither Bunge or Marlette played ball with the Saxons last spring. Seven players ers in the line-up. Seniors Ashley Gibson, Nicole King, and graduated from last year’s team. Jennie Wanland arc the only returning play­ The Saxons inexperience is showing so far ers from the team that went 14-14 overall this spring, as they’ve opened the season 0­ last year and 8-8 in the O-K Gold 4. Monday. March 29 they dropped a pair of Conference. King and Wanland will take care of busi­ at contests Maple Valley, then last ness on the comers for the Saxons, with Wednesday fell in two 5-2 decision in their Wanland at first and King at third. home Gibson and sophomore Allison Bryans have shared time at the middle infield posi­ tions so far this season. The Saxons had solid pitching a year ago. but now it’s junior Halie Terrel’s turn to show what she can do from the center of the opening double header against Plainwell. Maybe, spring break will provide a fresh start for the team. The Saxons host Marshall for a double header Thursday, April 15. before getting into the O-K Gold season. Hastings will have a hard time getting diamond. She’ll be firing the ball towards back to .500 in the league this spring, espe­ junior catcher Alexandra Greenfield. cially facing The outfield is very inexperienced with solid teams from Wayland. Wyoming Park, and Byron Center. The 2004 Hastings varsity girls* softball team. Team members are, front from left, Ashley Gibson, Nicole King, middle row, Ely Kruko, Jennie Wanland, Alexandra Greenfield, Stephanie London, Amber Main, back. Coach Dennis Beecham, Faith Mejeur, Stacey Marlette, Halie Terrel, Sophia Stavale, Ashley Bunge, Allison Bryans, and Coach Williams. Saxon singles line-up returns by Brett Bremer team captain Tom Girrbach. He played first Like in most high school sports, the varsity singles last year as well, so he is familiar with tennis players at the top are the ones who play the game more often than just during the high Hastings varsity boys’ tennis coach Rich Pohja said he has seen great improvements in many of his players games, "showing me they are playing more tennis out of season." The Saxons finished last year with an 0-13 record, leaving them no where to go but up in the O-K Gold this spring. With the entire singles line-up returning along with eight other varsity letter winners, KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER 2950 W. 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They lost their first two Gold last year, after finishing sixth in the pre­ games of the season. 6-0 to Lansing Christian vious season. The team ended up with a 6-8-2 March 29. and fell 3-1 to Delton Kellogg record. March 31. “We could have easily finished better, and Against Delton Kellogg the Saxons started we will this year.” said Dcrrico. off strong by dominating the midfield. “We are in the process of developing a new Freshmen outside midfielder Dana Shilling program here at Hastings with a new style of scored with about 11 minutes to go in the first play. The girls adapted very well to the new half to give the Saxons a lead off a nice cross style of play and it was very obvious by the from her sister Jami Shilling. way we ended last year. We didn’t come out Shortly into the second half Delton got a with a good record, but the strides that we penalty kick which they converted on. took were enormous.” “From there on the girls heads went down The Saxons will look to make some more and strides this season. Along with long time JV we had difficulty recovering." said Derrico. “1 will say that the girls never quit. coach and varsity assistant Doug Mepham, We hung in there, we were just not playing Dcrrico has added Hastings graduate Evan our style of game. We played Delton’s style Winkler to her assistant coaching staff. which really made it a lot harder to come “He will bring a fun environment to the back.” team and will bring a different approach to season opener against Lansing In the coaching girls to the table.” said Derrico. Christian the Saxons played a very poor first Much of this season's success will depend half, as the newly formed defense gave up on how well a new defense can come togeth­ five goals. “The girls aren’t used to playing with each er. “We are working on our defense after los­ ing all three of our defensive backs to gradu­ ation." said Derrico. "We have strong players taking their places, we just have to get them to adjust to our style of play.” Hopefully, an experienced goalkeeper will other yet.” said Derrico. The 2004 Hastings varsity girls* soccer team. Team members are, front, goalie Angela Norris, middle from left, Kati Dakin, Allison Cooney, Ashley Lowe, Katrina Jacobs, Theresa Constantine, Margo Cooklin, Jami Shilling, back, Coach Evan Winkler, Rene Winegar, Kelsey Howell, Dana Shining, Chasity Neil, Kristi Tolger, Betsy Acker, Coach Sarah Derrico. Missing from photo is Natalie Knorp. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the off season we are looking at a very strong roster are senior Chasity Neil, junior Katrina to that as well." said Derrico “It will take a competitive team this season.” said Dcrrico. Jacobs, and sophomores Kristi Tolger, Rene few games for the girls to come around as a Constantine, and junior Allison “I anticipate a better finish than last year by Winegar and Kati Dakin. team. Hopefully after spring break, when con­ Cooklin. prove to be much stronger this year with already having a year under her belt after tak­ junior be Kelsey Howell, Cooney could also see time on defense. Joining Cooklin as the top returnees to the what I have seen so far this year. We will be Looking to help out in an already strong solid all round the field. The team as a whole midfield, which includes Shilling. Acker, and ing time off.” said Dcrrico. “Angie, will be Saxon midfielder Jami has become much better bah handlers and at times Cooney, Jacobs, and Tolger. will be our key to our defense and she’s looking Shilling, junior midfielder Betsy Acker, and passers since 1 have come in. Their commit­ freshmen Dana Shilling and Natalie Knorp. strong." junior forward Ashley Lowe. ment, I believe, will pay off this season." Taking positions immediately in front of “We have moved people's positions and with an entirely new defense we are adjusting junior Norris this spring will and help the defense round into form quickly. Theresa goal. senior Margo make up for any mistakes in the backfield, “Angie (Norris), our goal keeper, will The Saxons started to come together in the second half, allowing the Pilgrims just one team are senior “With the commitment that took place in Rounding out the remainder of the Saxon “Our offense is much stronger than it was last year.” said Derrico. “The center of the ference begins things will click and you'll see a whole new Hastings team." The Saxons have a couple more warm-ups before conference play begins, they visit Maple Valley on Wednesday. April 14, then host Lowell on Friday. April 16. HHS girls want to double last season’s point total The Hastings Saxon varsity girls track and field team is looking for big improvements this spring with new head coach Brian Teed. lead the Saxon distance runners again, and looking to just improve their competitiveness will have some company in the long runs in in each meet. They’ve set a goal to double the the form of senior Erin Hemerling and junior points scored from a year ago. Mandy Keeler. A number of key athletes return, and there Teed likes that his team has a variety of are a handful of newcomers looking to help athletes balanced out in all the events, but the Senior Amanda Becktel, sophomore Only six schools in the O-K Gold have var­ be solid as well. There is a definite lack of experience at the concerned about filling its roster. That does­ league," said Krueger, which would mean a varsity level, but Krueger hopes that in the n't mean it will be easy going in the league. third place finish or better. future new JV coach Stan Kirkendall will be “The season is short and packed with matches." said Hastings coach Bruce Krueger, who's beginning his eighth season as the Saxon leader. “You have to have your ‘A’ game every day to be successful." Caledonia has consistently finished in the The Saxons were fourth in a much different O-K Gold a year ago. then went on to finish fourth at regionals as well. Hastings will have to find some depth to in the always tough O-K Gold, compete to spark the Saxon team in the sprinting which events this year, along with freshman Amy Middleville, South Christian, Caledonia, and Ingle. Becktel will also be looking to score the team the Saxons open the season against. Megan Bolthouse is back for her junior year attacking the hurdle course, while junior includes contenders such as Wayland. The Saxons will host the Wayland Wildcats Tuesday. April 13. See the 2004 Hastings girts’ track and field team photo on page 12 Brooke Koons and Nikki Meredith." “We hope to be in the top half of the sity girls’ golf teams, and Wyoming Park is Saxons are thin in numbers. Deanna Hill, and junior Katie Lawrence look points for the Saxons in the pole vault. Saxon golfers looking to be in Gold’s top three Sophomore Natalie Pennington will look to More than wins and losses, the Saxons are the Saxons through their improvement. The 2004 Hastings varsity girts’ golf team. Team members are, front from left. Meagan DePew, Amanda Sunkx, Courtney Wakley, Amanda Hurless, Brooke Koons, Catherine Fish, Sarah Frantz, Nikki Meredith, back, Coach Bruce Krueger, Dannie Prough, Dani Hodges, Leah Wood. Brittney Cinco, Jill Jolley, Hailey Norton, Jena Johnson, Erin Fluke, and Coach Stan Kirkendall. Sarah Walker and Nicole Shaw will take care of the throwing duties. TENNIS, continued from page 10 supplying his teams with players who have Cottrell. One of the two pairs will take over Hastings has a tune-up Tuesday, April 13, more match experience. the second doubles slot, with the other play­ at Hamilton. before a big match on Thursday. ing third doub’s. The Saxons open the O-K Gold schedule at For now, the Saxons will have to get past Leading this Saxon team will be senior Jill their inexperience with outstanding team Also seeing doubles action will be Eric Jolley, the team’s captain, who was a unani­ spirit, which drives the layers to do their best Frith and sophomores Steve Peurach, Nate mous All O-K Gold award winner a year ago. and not give up. Frame, and Dan Hoffman. home against Wayland April 15. The match against the Wildcats is a big one for Hastings, as the Saxons battle to move up into the middle of the conference. Not only top ten in the state in recent years, and Also returning are previous letter winning The packed schedule begins right away for This team doesn’t only have varsity experi­ knocked off a powerful East Grand Rapids seniors Brittney Cinco and Leah Wood, as the Saxons with a league jamboree at the well as junior Amanda Hurless. Pines on Wednesday, April 14, a home con­ ence. “Having a JV program and coach Andrew es. the more their confidence will grow, and the more successful they’ll be all season long. squad by one stroke in the season opener. “South Christian lost much of its state “The majority of the 16 players are juniors 15, and then Haines for the second straight year is helping qualifying team from last year, but still will and we need them to step up to the varsity another jamboree at Broadmoor on Friday, feed the varsity stronger players." said Pohja. be competitive." said Krueger. competition level," said Krueger. “We also April 16. Middleville, which is new to the Gold, will hope for contributions from sophomores test against Charlotte April that, the sooner they start winning the match­ �Paga 12 - Thuraday, April 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Here’s to 2004, the year of the big three in D-Town Ernie Harwell isn’t on the airwaves anymore. Kirk Gibson and Alan Trammel have been rel­ egated to the dugout For the first time since all those things have happened there is a buzz about the Detroit Tigers. Even with the Red Wings in the play-offs and the Pistons soon to be. there are people talking about the Tigers. Really, for the first time since Doyle Alexander wore the Navy Blue and White I found two tickets for the opening day contest for sale on-line Tuesday afternoon, and debat­ ed a purchase. When I went back to look in the evening they were gone. It figures, opening day is almost always a sell out. but it almost seems like the Tigers could sell-out another game this season. On Wednesday. Detroit was 2-0 looking for win number three. The Tigers had already beat­ en a Cy Young Award Winning pitcher. They can’t go 0 for April. All the fears fans have had were blown away in the breeze from a Pudge home run. All the excitement really lasted less than two games really. It doesn't look like the baseball Gods were happy with the way things started for the Tigers. It seemed everywhere I looked Wednesday, all I saw were pictures of Detroit DH Dimitri The 2004 Hastings varsity boys’ track and field team. Team members are, front from left. Keeton Rose. Jared McKee, Joel Maiville, Aaron Hasman. Jesse Miller. Rusty Burgdorf, middle row, Heath VhnBettcum, Jesse Lemon, Kyle Makley. Kyle Quada, Randy Haire, Jonathon Rogers, Matt Aspinall, Matt Hoffman, back. Coach Brian Teed, Coach Paul Fulmer, Kelsey Edwards, Brian Doozan, David Petersen, Jordan Kimble, Neil Moore, Brent Kelley. Eric Gilespie, Charles Danks. Coach Jamie Dixon, and Coach Ron Homacek Saxon boys hope slow improvement continues Two springs' ago the Saxon varsity boys’ include junior Joel Maiville in the sprints and track and field team went 0-8 in the O-K the long jump, and senior Heath VanBelkum Gold. Last year they were 1-7. in the throwing events. Fulmer said he expects the Wayland squad, which the Saxons face on the first night, to be Head coach Paul Fulmer, in his 19th season Maiville will be joined in a sprinting group one of the O-K Gold’s best South Christian with the Saxons, hopes the baby steps contin­ that is looking to improve by Brandon King. and Middleville also expect to be battling ue in the right direction this spring. Eric Gillespie, and Jesse Lemon. with the Wildcats for the conference's top A solid distance core will lead the Saxons The three new sprinters will also be look­ look to improve their win total. ing to bolster the Saxons in other events, with spot. The Saxons have a busy week ahead of King taking on the hurdles. Lemon the long them. The second league match will be a visit jump, and Gillespie the high jump. to Middleville on Thursday. April 15. On as they Sophomores Rusty Burgdo>f and David Young grimacing in pain. I'm a little afraid. Does one old Tiger have to go down for each of the free agents they signed Peterson will be joined this year by classmate and fellow cross country runner Kyle Quada After opening the season March 24, at this off season? Tliat big city to the Southeast appears to be getting set to provide Michiganders with an out­ in the long runs Also returning to the Saxon Grand Valley Stale University, the Saxons distance crew is Brian Doozan. have had a lot of practice time to prepare for standing spring, and the Tigers having a better record than the New York Yankees is just a bonus Tuesday. April 13. Other key returnees to the Saxon squad the season opener against Wayland Saturday. April 17. the Saxons will once again host the Hastings Relays. on thrown in to tease us. The Wings are good enough to win the Stanley Cup. 1 think the Tigers are still a ways from packing local watering holes, opponents stadiums, or even their own ball park on a consistent basis, but the Wings are there. I don’t think the goaltending is the key to the Red Wings play-off run. Hasek was good when the Wings won with him, but be was past th^ prime of his career. Mike Vernon and Chris Osgood, two goalies I never had a problem with, were solid in Red Wmg cup runs. These Wings only need two things, a solid goaltender, which they have in either Manny Legace or Curtis Joseph, and they need to remember last season. That’s it Sure. Yzenman. Hull. Chelios. and the rest of the old timers on the Wings have won their first Stanley Cups, but you can tell this year that they want another one. Losing to the Mighty Ducks in the play-offfs didn’t look like much fun. especially since it was the first round. That should be all it takes to drive the Wings to another title, or al least to the finals. It does­ n’t even seem to matter if they have Robert Lang in the line-up. or Nathan Robinson, or Mr. Robinson. Everyone who's donned the winged wheel this year has been up to the challenge. There isn't any reason why they won’t continue to be. The Pistons got their man in Rasheed Wallace. Now the combo of Wallace and Wallace should be just as devastating in the pro game as the combo of Emeka Okafor and Josh Boone were in die NCAA’s this season for Connecticut, or at least as devastating in the NBA's Eastern Conference. The Red Wings and Pistons title runs are on, hopefully, we'll have two titles to celebrate as we wait for the third one to come in October or early November. I’d talk about four titles, but somehow it’s still more realistic for me to write of the Tigers winning the World Series before the Lions reach the Super Bowl. Business Review Serving The County For 28 Views Heater A&hThqStemheptad By Gate Adxteita*Inc C2004 Al R^B Reorwd. 1 at5755Jordan Boatk phone I Basic Tax Service job k requires experienced S«vii^IheCommunityft»ll¥e«rs Mon people who writ to 9k their tans either owe the mveuaueut more money or hare a tax probfem. 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Apnl 8. 2004 - Pag. 13 State’s best is ready for running’s biggest stage by Brett Bremer father Sports Editor There is a trophy case built special in the basement of Liz Lancaster's home Earl Hubbert in 1971 from an aneurysm and her mother being a great deal in Hastings that was far too small from its incep­ tion for all the awards she has earned. Lancaster doesn’t expect to come home with another trophy to add to her collection. choices was the push that she needed to con­ Finishing the race is most important to her. “I’d like to do it in under five hours.” said Along with many other runs, she main­ ribbons, as well as the eye catchers made of August. spread, and a pair of German beer steins. The first real long distance race Lancaster It all stems from her love of running. ran was inspired by Reverend Vaughn Jensen The present count of momentos numbers and was a half marathon in 1993. at, or over. 200. Most of them have been The first marathon she ran was in Chicago. awarded for first place finishes, or if not, for She has since done two in Traverse City and some place not far behind first. one in Detroit, as well as the Los Angeles most outstanding awards Marathon. She’s competed in many half Lancaster received is also the most recent. marathons as well, the most notable being She was named the 2003 about five trips to the one on Mackinaw Senior Female Runner of the Year by Michigan Runner and Island. The Old Kent 25K has been a favorite Fitness Sports Magazine. since 1989. missing only one year because of Lancaster. 66-years-old, became the maga­ injury. zine's senior runner of the year by winning “I never ever dreamed anything like this ner age group in each run that the publication would come about." said Lancaster of her had selected as point gainers. They were the chance to run in the 108th Boston Marathon. Borgess half-marathon in Kalamazoo, the Over 30,000 runners and roughly 500,000 Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K in Grand spectators line the 26.2 mile course through Rapids, the Volkslaufe 20K in Frankenmuth, the Allen Park 8 K, the Crim Festival of Races 10K. the Capital City River Run 10 mile in Hastings’ Liz Lancaster reveals the trophy case, which takes up a wall in her home’s basement and overflows with trophies from her 20-plus years as a runner. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lansing, and the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. Liz had posted times fast enough in the Lancaster. tained her want to do the Summerfest in cut glass, one that resemble a dish of cheese of the the past weeks. part of the discipline towards good health tinue. There are traditional trophies, plaques, and One cred to run 15 and 20 mile training sessions in over weight, the motivation to make running the city of Boston on Patriots’ Day each year, for the world's oldest annual marathon. It’s less than two weeks before the big race now. a month ago Lancaster wasn’t even run­ runs, she would be the only female runner in friendships of those who eventually might her age group. even become her competition, so impressed Traverse City Marathon as well as the Detroit Something else happened that day. She was Free Press Marathon to qualify for the right to hooked. The cheering, the camaraderie, the Lancaster that she just had to go back. And go back she did. with the loss of her ning. A knee injury slowed her training for the hilly, winding. Boston course. She is glad that most of her hill work had already been accomplished, and has recov- run in this year’s Boston Marathon on April 19, and that’s the plan. “It costs a lot to go our there, and 1 debated whether or nor 1 was going to do it;" said Lancaster. “Then I thought, this is a once in a lifetime thing.” “I've been saving my pennies all along." She already had plans to make the trip to Boston, even before Hastings area business got in on the effort. With the help of Dreisbach Motors, the Liz Lancaster in action last year in Traverse City. (Photo supplied) Hastings Elks. Mark and Rene Fedlpausch, Flex Fab. Pennock Health Services. Miller Real Applebee's. Estate. Progressive Graphics, WBCH, the Depot Law Offices, Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them and Sand Ridge Bank. Lancaster was present­ ed with a check for $750 on Monday to help with expenses. Sand Ridge president Bruce Hunt is a long time running buddy of Lancaster’s. “When it got out I had the idea of doing it, people called me.” said Hunt. “I told them we were building a shirt to sponsor Liz Lancaster (money) wasn't an issue what-so-ever. She's a The BANNER great gal and a great runner." ianranrr is very appreciative of dm gift. io subscribe/ call us at... “Bruce has done all of this,” said Lancaster. “It’s just outstanding. He’s a runner, and we’ve been banking here for many years. It’s really neat. I fell so humbled." Along with the money, the group put together a bright yellow shirt with each of the sponsors names on it. Liz’s name. Senior Runner of the’ Year on one sleeve, and Liz Lancaster, center, is presented a check for $750 at Sand Ridge Bank in Hastings on Monday afternoon by members of the local business community who are helping sponsor her trip to the Boston Marathon. Present were Dave Makled, Robert Byington, Harry Doele, Dianne Feldpausch, Lancaster, Bruce Hunt, Jenny King, Jack Nye, and Dave McIntyre. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 269-945-9554 Hastings. MI on the rear. This one is a special shirt, one that could find a special place some day. The problem of having participated in that ao many runs is not only what you do with all the trophies, but the accumulations of T- Business Review Rrafer Ad* Gitwuwi shirts. Lancaster found an answer. You make quilts, at least seven so far. plus quilts for running buddies Judy Anderson. Becky Gerber, and Miki Hansen from their own shirts. The shirts have piled up since 1982’s Hastings Summerfest. There are a few uncertain things that may have been what sparked her interest in run­ ning. Liz started her interest in health issues by joining the Practical Nurse program offered in Battle Creek at the then Leila Post Hospital. Maxi Muffler Plus Cody & Lorie Norton, Owners If your car sounds like an untuned bulldozer. drive over to set the experts at Maxi Muffler Ptas, located in Hastings at 201 North Broadway, phone (269) 945-5888. In this area, they are your muffler and exhaust system specialists. A proper muffler not only provides quiet operation, but k essential to recure the maximum power and economy from your car. 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After graduation from this program and marriage to Allen Lancaster in 1958. she was encouraged to stay in Hastings and took a job al Pennock Hospital in surgery, after becom­ ing an RN. Helping others become mommies however was a good second choice. Time had to be taken out of this career to have children of her own. Rebecca 1959. Keven 1961. Rena 1962. Kyle 1964. and Kami 1968. In 1973 Rebecca decided to be a member school, then Rene took interest and Kevin and Kami made a try at running. mcotferedEich4B«yDay’’ Mote and more parents are realizing that the child cate they choose wfl have a profound impact on their ctrikft emotional staMtay and cognitive dewtopment. That's why Dfc Cree Center, located in Doon at 10123 South M 43 Hiriiway, phone (288) 623-5824, Bads only qualified, loving child -care professionals who take a sincere interest in dfldren and their individual requirements. KHe Cae Center has certified teachers on staff as wel as assistants who have been through a thorough background check and professionaly interviewed and informed of the quality nf care expected when working at the center. Al staff members are loving and caring hdMduab who have but one god in mind—the detemrinaSon to teach each chid in their care tow and respect, fondness and obedience and the joy of learning. They offer both fal- mdpertjtime an far cMdren ages six weebto tenyeara The center offers pby time, story time and nap time and balanced nutritious meals along with education designed far each age group. Ddz Care Center welcomes parents to visit their fine facility when they are laced with finding quality care for their chadrcn. They are dedicated to giving your dtild the lore and attention ne needs to develop into a strong imelligent individual. and eighth grades. Because of the children . Allen and Liz were at every meet that they could manage. 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Chris Tfeytor wfl work cfoady with you to assure your satisfaction. Construction excel • fence throueh quality wckmanship. attention to detail and pride in his work are his guiding standards, and the prinrpfe brand his success, fou can rest assured knowing you have placed this experienced bidder in charge. Chris uytor specializes in energy-efficient homes with many designs to choose from. For professionalism. effioency and consnuction excellence, contact Qaris Taytor far an estimate aid a free consultation. The next door you open may be to the rxv home you're always dreamed about. and dads ran promotions, sales, and did what­ ever they could to allow students to partici­ pate in the sport of their choice. Along came the 1982 Hastings Summer Fest, and since Lancaster had all these years of rooting on the kids, she decided she would have a few sponsors and train for the 7 mile run offered at that time, and also promote interest for the school program. 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This need is met at Comentooe LMag Center, locaM in Hastings at 2900 KeUems Drive, phone (288) 945-2801.Their homelike adult living fadity provides rooms on along- or short-term basis. Their accom­ modations are dimate-controUed. well-maintained and relaxing, laundry; tnusekeeping and three detidous home -cooked meals a day free their residents to enjoy planned activities, tneir own personal projects and each other’s companionship. Cornerstone Living Centert caring staff believes in dignified and personalized care and provides assistance with bathing, dressing, personal care and medication manage ment as needed. Medical care can be arranged if necessary. Should yon loved one require independence in a safe and caring Christian environment, you are invited to contaa CoraratoneUvtag Center at (266)945-2801 to daaas their services or to arrange a vtak to their faeflties. Their miskm ms foundation Otristian principles andfocusn on the physical, emotional, spiritualand nciai nrarir ofits residents whilefostering dignity, independence and respectfor human l^e. �Page 14 — Thursday, April 8.2004 - The Hastings Banner Vikings’ Veitch chosen coach of the year in D-2 by Brrtt Bremer Sports Editor The coaches of the Michigan Wrestling Association recently named Lakewood vani­ ty coach Bob Veitch as their 2003-04 Division 2 coach of the year. "When something like this happens. I feel guilty." said Veitch. "The reason we get there is because of my assistants and junior high coaches. That's what keeps the program going." Men like his vanity assistants Scott Warren. Nick Boucher. Tim Grove, Shawn Veitch. Jim Hassett, and Phil Savage. The list doesn't stop then. Andy Thomas and Kevin Durite an in charge of the young kids' program, and Dave Orzula and Kevin Brummette take over in junior high. “These an the guys that an in the trenches making everything happen to perfection." said Veitch. "I'm the general taking all the shots, but these an the guys in the trenches producing all the champions." Bob Veitch This year the Viking team produced four state medalists, and the team advanced to the “1 am honored to get that award, to' be state semifinals before falling to the eventual voted on by the coaches, but wc did get beat Division 2 champions from Lowell. in the semi's." said Veitch. “It was kind of a Lakewood finished the year with a record of 27 wins aad two losses. The second of the shock to me." It is the first time Veitch has won the two losses came to the Red Arrows, and the award. He has been named a regional coach first was against the eventual Division of the year before, and been honored in the champions from Davison. I Lansing Area on numerous occasions. It's not only all the assistants that have helped Veitch to this award, it's all the kids March Madness ends with $500 prize Don Gentry from Dreirbach Motors in Hastings presents Nashville's Blaze Tomich with $500 Tuesday, after Tomich won the free throw shooting contest at the company's Fifth Annual March Madness event. Tomich's half-court shot for $10,000 missed soon after. At right, Tomich fires the free throw which clinched him the $500 prize. (Photos by Brett Bremer) who give their time, their bodies, and their hearts to wrestle for the Lakewood program. "That's what I tell the kids," said Veitch. “When I win something like this, it's because they won." The kids have helped him to a career varsi­ ty coaching record of 350-97-1. "It’s a total program," said Veitch. “That's one thing I say. I've been blessed with a total program." Ward's Friends 71.5-443; Jesiek 6947; 4 Consumers Concrete 30-30; Woodland Sales B's 6848; Pin Pals 66-50; Kuempel 613-543; 29-31; Sawmill Woodmansee 26.533.5; Yankee Zephyr 235-36.5. FOR SALE BY OWNER 201; J. Cantwell 191; B. Drayton 180. Scalar Cltisens Ttemday Mixed Hustings City Bulk 37-23; TVCCU 34-26; Men’s High Games ft Series - R. O'Keefe Senior 60-56; King Pins 56-60; -»------- »--- D WnUKSUy SoIW Mace Pharmacy 68; Bowling Bags 68; Hair Nash's Harem 553405; Wieland's 553-603; Care Center 66; Seeben 65; Eye aad Ent 63; Early Risers 535-623; Friends 523-635; M­ Ginbach's 55; RR St Mill 50. Number I 227-598; L Porter 223-567; S. Hause 210-557; M's 52-64; Butterfingers 483-673; Sun Risen G. Heard 225-626; B. Woodmansee 189.. 423-733. Wemea's High Games ft Series - C. Good aad Gasses Series - J.Kasinsky 172450; M. Kingsley 133; S. Patch 190426; B. Moore 144422; N. Vhraey 167­ 153; B. Norris 139. 170499; Y. Cheeseman 186-518; J. Gasper 420; B. Norris 155370; J. Snyder 148-367; S. 199-535; S. Merrill 188; L. Friend 133-322; E Freeman 157; P. Vanoost 149. IfipCook Jackson 26.5173; Tinklers Contract 455; D. Keller 151-393: C. Hills 171463; A. 26-18; Tiers 22-22: Kenny Lee 3 Blind Mice 16-28; Gutter Gals 15-29; The YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! KOOPS’ (Sony, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) MiMayi 269-945-6280 Good Games Mens 156423; M. and Scries ■ Th re illy Trim Trouble 35-13; Bob's Grill 31-17; CB's 30­ D. 18; Cook Jackson 293-183; Tinklers Contract Dimmers 205567; W. Mallekotte 196-524; Sewing 27-21; Kenny Lee Builders 24-24; T- 32. Jesiek 175478; B. Terry 215582; R. Hart 179; zers 2523; Shirley's Chuckwagon 22-26; 3 High Gamm sad Series-D. James 178; K. G. Forbey 199-508; R. Nash 169440; G. Howell 158; L. Davis 188-541; A. Hall 209; J. Waggoner 177-501; R. Robbins 258-692; B. Clements 187; L. Trumble 182; D. Harding Woodmansee 168458; L. Markley 161. High Games ft Series - D. Harding i76; J. 171; S. Vandenburg 214-583; D. Bartimus 185516; C. Mack 194; D. James Sunday Night Mixed Brown 192-505; K. Carpenter 174; L. Potter 189; T. Franklin 153; J. Rice 164; D. Seeber Blind Mice 18-30; The New Gals 173-303; Gutter Gals 16-32; Seebers Auto Body 1533. Conger 167; J. Conger 186-512; K. Kuhlman 150; T. Hit-N-Miss 84; 4 Horsemen 78; Rod Dog 76; 174; K. Howell 177: M. Sears ITO. J. Mann 67; 167; A. Keillor 170; T. Redman 180; M. Slater 192-503; Sandbaggen 65; Russ-n-Us 65; Thee Froggen 192; B. Hayes 152: S. Snider 152; J. Phillips R.Brummel 222; V. Green 173: T. Redman 64; Sunday Snoozers 64; Thunder Alley 61 1/2; 158; A. Hall 168; R. Miller 172; J. Clements 168. Funky 182; S. Vandenburg 255-646; K. Caldwell 152; Mack C. 209-545; P. Ramey Gutter Dusters Bowlers 70; 57; Hunters Cros Barlow Florist 57; 158; T. Brown 196; K- Carpenter 153; L Potter 166; T. Franklin 157; J. Rice 153; R. Brummel Whatever 54 1/2. Kent Oil and Propane 76-44; Viking 75-45; Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park Stuart Wieland 188-544; Y. Markley 162. 161; P. New Gals 143-295; Seebers Auto Body 12­ Sowlercttes Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! 158423; C. Lethcoe 175; S. Drake 165; R. Murphy 166; J. Pettengill 502; N. Bechtel 166455: C. Bonnenu 181­ Builders 22-22; Shirley's Chuckwagon 19-25; ^Michigan Home Finance Pennington 186; E Durham Moore 160; E Urich 192499; G. Olis 179­ Trouble 34-10; CB's 29-15; Bob's Grill 28- Sewing New septic. weM, plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows & siding, heating, central air. 200-amp service. 2 water heaters, water conditioner, solid oak kitchen, main laundry room, 3 large bedrooms, 3 large bathrooms, garden tub, living room and family room, vaulted ceilings, full basement 2-stall detached garage, 4-stall horse stable, hay bam - concrete floors, water and electric. New high tensile fencing and underground dog fencing. PRICE REDUCED $224,900.00. Owners have pur­ chased a farm, win look at al offers. 3% commission to agents. Call owner for pri­ vate showing 209-945-3694 Kevin & Sherry Wood. E Ulrich 174491; B. Smith 169463; L Dawe O'Keefe 202-545; A. Ashcroft 147; V. Scobey Tuesday Trios 5-Acre Hobby Fam • Hasting* Schools HEW! HEW! HEW! Ladin Good Games and Series - G. Ous 255569; J. Rice 195544; D. Seeber 198-517; Womens Ladies Good Games nod Series-K Becker 174; V. Green 159. 287-613; D. Snyder 185533; E Hammontree NBT 71 -49, Hecker Agency 655-543; Dean's 195507; G. Otis 202-502; M. Simpson 178­ Dolls 63-57; Railroad Street Mill 613-583; 500; K. Howell 174469; A. Hubbell 192460; Carlton Center Bulldozing 57-63. L. Rentz 167455; K. Craven 176428; J. Thursday Mixed King Pins 70; Three Fools 68; Middle Lakers 593; Just Us 55; Hastings Bowl 50; Cowboys Good Games aad Series - J. Pettengill 149­ Shoebridge 167418; K. Lancaster 170; J. Giar 410; J. Rice 179; L. Elliston 214-534; S. Drake 174; L. Dawe 166-475; P. Fowler 150426; J. 136. Mens Good Games and Series - K Phenix Woodmansee 180474; C. VanHomen 205; D. Hamilton 195; K. Fowler 173-482; B. Maker 267-705; S. Sanborn 201-585; B. Alien 235 Hard 117; T. Hard 91. 175492; K. Eberly 187; D. Snyder 210-545; 580; M. Eaton 215562: G. Snyder 205554; J. G. Potter 170; P. Britten 150; C. Hurless 170­ Smith 476; B. Hathaway 168-469. Barlow 192-536; J. Shoebridge 189-514; S. Lambert Vugteveen 162.452; R. 193. Men's High Games ft Series - B. Women’s High Games ft Series - S. Merrill 181-521; T. 198-507; E Ulrich 189490; A. Mesecar 169­ 189-510; M. 459; L Miller 158417; S. Lambert 173408; J. S. Cooley 145362; H. Service 165416; O. Guild 232; Shoebridge 205; B. Hubbell 203; B. Hubbell Gillons 143; M. Hodges 166; L Jackson 151. CITY OF NASTIN**, WOMAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY ATTORNEY MRVICE* April 2004 The City of Hastings, Michigan, is seeking proposals including quaMcation and experience statements from qusMsd appli­ cants interested in serving in the capacity of City Attorney for foa City of Hastings. Proposals and supporting documentation are due at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer, 201 East Stats Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 no later than 500 p.m. on April 14, 2004. Informational packets including a dataAad posi­ tion description and a formal Request for Proposals are ava*abie at the above referenced Office of the City Cterk/Treasurar. K. Joaaph Young Ctty Cterfc/TraMurw Daatgnate �Th* HaMnga Bamar - Tnuraday. Aprt a, 2004 - Paga 15 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE REMDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MORGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mowing it a summary of a proposed Ordinance, whch was received tor first reading by the Township Board of lhe Charter Townshfo of Rutland at a regular meeting held on March 31.2004. Therefore, Rutland Charter Townahip. Barry County. Michigan ordains: SECTION 1 - SCOPE ANO PURPOSE Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month selected for March Central Elementary's Young Citizens ol the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Amanda Shaw, Lexi Pierce and Jessica Kkxjsterman, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield. In order to assure economic viabtey of Rufiand Charter Townahip fire protection services provided by me B.I.R.C.K Rural Are Association, and to protect me TbwnoNp »d to con­ tacting ontoteo from mdraonflnary awpenaee reauHng from ma utilization of Are Dapwlmont resources by nonreaidsnts, or In response to Begat or urfewfui actMtiss wfiNn ma Townshfo in reaponae to certain pubfic safety or fro emergency inddsnts. toe Ordnance authorizes the impoetom of chargee to recover the actual coat* incurred by too Are Department to respond ing to such incidents. Thto Onfinance shal be knmm as the Pubfic Safety Emergency Reoponoe Coot Recovery Ordtoanoo. Alaina Case, shown hero with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School. SECTION 2 - DERNTOONS The tofiowing are defined ferma of the Ordinance: (1) "Aaoeooabfe Coots" moan those coots lor fro services incurred by mo Are Department to connection with a reaponae to a pubfic safety or fire emergency incident. (2) "Bomb Threats" (3) "Emergency Assistance" (4) "Exceaeivo Requests tor Emergency Assistance" (5) -Fates Alarm" (6) "Regal Are" „ (7) "Motor Vehicle" (8) "Public Safety or Ara Emergency toddonT moans; (a) Excessive requests tor emergency aaatotance. (b) Ataloo alarm. (c) An Regal fra. (d) AbornbmreoL (o) A throat of harm to onfiaafi or others. (f) A ulMy fine tafiure. (g) An appficablo structure domotoon. Allison Owen and Grant Thomas, shown here with teacher Benjamin Bruinekool, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for March at St. Rose School. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for March are Alicia Wheeler and Amber Stage!, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. (9) "Reaponetfe Party" moans any totfividuaf, firm, corporation, aeeoctation, partnership, commercial entity, -onoortium. joint vorwuro, government entity or any other legal entity which doss not own property in the Township, or IndMduato who are nonresidents of me Township, reaponetfe tor a pubfic safety or fro emergency toddonl Rooponetfe Party shal also include owners of property in mo Township and Townahip residents who are reaponetfe tor an Regal or unlawful acfivfiy reacting to a pubfic safety or fro emer­ gency incident. (10) "Appficablo Structure DemoRton" (11) "Throats of Harm to Onoooif or Others" (12) "UtBty Line Fafiure* SECTON 3 - COST RECOVERY AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURE Ai'ThbTbemohip may recover1 Maoeooblfe coots to obmauioiwfifl a pdbficoMety or fro emergency toddonl from any or afi reaponetfe parttoe. B. The Are Chief or htomer ds sign si shafi dstormino me total aaaaaaabto costs and mafia recommenoauon ro uie lovffi^n^p aocro. ^sias oosormxie wffTevier so assess any, afi. or part of auch coats agatoat any of the reaponetfe porttoe. C. Aitor consideration of mo factors to B Immi Patil) above, mo Township Board may afiocate aaaaaaabto coots among and between reeponatfe parttoe. D. H me Township Board determines not to assess afi or part of tho aaaaaaabto coots against a reaponetfe party, ouch determination shafi not in any way limit or extinguish the fiabfifiy or mo reaponetfe party to otter pantos. SECTION 4 The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Chetyn Pennington and Sara Alender, shown with teacher Tony Marsiglia. - BILLING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSABLE COST After determining to assees aaaaaaabto cools against a responsible party, me Township Ctorfc shal man an itemizad Invoice to the reaponetfe party at Its tool known address. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month lor March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Krista Miller and Jacob Rogers, with teacher Dawn Secord. SECTION 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPEAUNQ ASSESSABLE COSTS Any reaponetfe party who receives an Invoice flor aaaaaaabto coots shal have an opportu­ nity to moot wfih Are Chief or hto/hor designee to request a modRcofion of aooaooqbto cools. Tho reaponetfe party shafi request in wrfitog ouch mooing wWn fourteen (14) calendar days of mo date of the Invoice aaooooing me aaaaaaabto coots. V after mooing wfih mo Are Chief or htofiior dooignoo mo rooponetfe party to not oafefiod, ho or aha may requeat an opportuni­ ty to appear before tie Township Bored to further request a modBcafion of aoooooabto coats. A reaponetfe party who dooireo to appear before the Township Bored must first moot wfih mo roe urwr or nomor oaa^nea as provroao aoovs wu anas iso a wnwan request io appear before mo Township Board wfih mo Township Ctortt wfihin fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of mo mealing wfih mo Are Chief or htoihor dooignoo. SECTION 6 - OTHER REMEDIES In addtoon to foe remedy sol forth in Sacfion 4 shore, mo Township shal bo ontfitod to pur­ sue any other remedy or may inolfiuto any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of com­ petent jurisdiction as permitted by tow to cofiort aoooooabto costs from a reaponetfe party. SECTION 7 - NO LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The recovery of assessable oocs pursuant hereto doos not fimit me RabBty of a reoponsibto party under appficablo local. state or federal tow. SECTION 8 - SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part of fife articto be declared by a court of competent jurtodfction to bo invalid or unentoroeabto. me aamo shal not affect me validty or entonreabBty of any other provision. • SECTION 9 - REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Al Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m confitet herewith are harebv repeated. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for March from the Exchange Club of Hastings are. with Principal Mike Karasinski, (from left) Katherine Partridge, Katy Fluke, Gabe Sutherland, Ricky Mathis, Dane Schils, Amanda Stenzelbarton and Katelyn Graybill. SECTION 10 - EFFECTIVE DATE Thia Ordinance shal take effect and be In force thirty (30) days after adoption and pubfication thereof. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the fufi text of tho proposed Onfinance is avafiablo at the Township Hal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that stod Ordfrwnoe wl be oonoidored flor adoption by the Township Board at Us regular meeting to bo hold al me Charter Township Hal on April 14, 2004, commencing at 730 p.m. This notice is pooled in compliance wfih PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Mootings Act). MCLA 41,72a(2K3) and foe Americano wfih DtoabMtoc Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Townahip wB provide necessary reaeonobto auxiliary aids and bottjIcot, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tepee of printed materials being consid­ ered at the mooting, to IndMduate wfih dteabfifitoe al the meofingmearing upon seven (7) days’ notioe to tho Rutland Charter Township. IndMduato wfih disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact mo Rufiand Charter Township by writing or caNng the Township. Al interested parties are tnvfiod to bo praoont at mo aforeoaid time and place to participate in discusoion upon said Onfinance. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNWG COfififiBSSfON HUuana vnanar lownsnip nan MSI HmBi Road IlMUngr, MteMgan 4B0M Telephone: (2BB) MB-21B4 0S5311S2 �Page 16 - Thursday. April 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M. Bartholomew. a single man and Rosamond Herzbrum a/k/a Rosamond Herzhorn, a single woman, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated September 18. 2002 and recorded October 28. 2002 in Instrument Number 1090383, Barry County Records. Scrivener's Affidavit to add legal submitted to and recorded by Barry County Records There is claimed to be duo on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 41/100 Dollars ($101,567.41) including interest at tho rate of 8.85% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of tho State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue at tho Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on May 13, 2004. The promises are located to tho Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at tho Southeast Comer of Section 7. Town 5 North. Range 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 86 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds West. 953.98 Feet along the South line of said Section 7; thence North 02 degrees 23 minutes 02 seconds East, 662.30 Feet; thence South 86 degrees 55 minutes 38 seconds East, 956.87 Feet to the East line of said Section 7; thence South 02 degrees 28 minutes 03 seconds West. 662.64 Feet along said East line to the point of beginning. Property comains a mobile home: Manufacturer's Name: Fairmont; Manufacturer's Serial NOS.MY9845700ABW52283823ACKES; Model Name: Doublewide Model No. Model Year1997; Length 58: Width 26. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event. your dam• ages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered al sate. Dated: April 8. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221.1753 omrot. Default having been made to the commons of a certain mortgage executed by D-Mol LLC. of 955 N. Main Street, Nashville. Michigan 49073, Mortgagors, to the Eaton Federal Savings Bank, of Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of the United States. Mortgagee, dated November 4,2002. and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, on November 6. 2002 , to Document 1091122. Pages 1 through 8, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on April 1. 2004. tor principal, interest, and late charges, the sum of Ninety Throe Thousand Eighty-Six and 31/IX Dofiars ($93,08831), and said Mortgagee having elected to declare al sums secured by said Mortgage immediately duo and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagors and no pro­ ceedings al law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ot sale con­ tained to said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sate contained to said Mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, tho said Mortgage wifi bo torectoeed by a sale of tho promises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubfic auc­ tion to the highest bidder, on tho East steps of Circurt Court Building at 206 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hokflng the Circuit Court to and tor said County, on May 6. 2004, at 1 DO o'clock local time to the afternoon of said day, and said premises wifi be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Seven (7 00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney toes and atoo taxes, insurance pre­ miums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which * doomed nec­ essary to pay to protect its interest to the promises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the North 1 /4 Post of Section X. T3N. R7W, Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan; thence N 90 dog X' 00* W along tho North line of said Section X. 1056.87 toot to the place of beginning; thence N 90 dog XX* W along the North fine of said Section X (Ptus/Mmus) 461 toot; thence S 00 dog XW E 435 feet to the North edge of Kellogg Street; thence Easterly along the North edge of Kefiogg Street (Plus/Mtous) 477.86 toot; thence N 46 dog 54'47* W 58 X feet; thence N X deg XW W 67.17 toot; thence N X deg 13'58* E 74.18 toot; thence N X deg 22*31* E 65.99 toot to the place of beginning. PARCEL 2: Beginning at the intersection of the East line of Highway M-66 and the South line of Section 25. T3N, R7W, Vifiage of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan; thence Northerly (Plus/Mtous) 377 feet along the said East fine; thence East (Plus/Minus) 186 feet; thence Southerly (Plus/Mtous) 193 feet; thence East (PlusAAnus) 2X feet; thence Southerly (Plus/Mtous) 183 feet; thence West (Plus/Mtous) 370 toot to the point of Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORNATION WE OBTAMWSJ.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. readnded by the foredoehx) mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotefy Io the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions ot a mortgage made by Stephen N Wright and Rebecca L Wright, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to First Indiana Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2X1, and recorded on June 13. 2X1 to instrument 1X1385, to Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty And 41/IX Dollars ($119.4X41). including interest al 9.59% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort gage and the statute to such case marie and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on May 6,2004. Said premises are situated to Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Fairview Estates #1, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 6 of Plats. Page 6. Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X324la. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 1.2004 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Rrst Indiana Bank 304X Telegraph Rd Sts 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F003285F03 Default having been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on July 27. 1998. by Raymond F. Mefio, a stogie man. as Mortgagor, to Matostreet Savings Bank, FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on August 7, 1998 as Document No. 1018251 (the •Mortgage*), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid to the amount of Sixty Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen and 81/1X Dollars ($65,51731). as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest and other coats secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 29. 2004, at 1 DO o'clock to the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. there wfl be ottered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, al public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal coats and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located to Barty County, Mfchigan, described to the Mortgage as fofiows: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 56 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 57 OF HARDENDORFF ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 929 N. Church St. Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 1.2004 Matostreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L Purkey, Esq. MTix. Canfield, Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 oauom (4/22) Robert A. Tremain A Aaeoctetea, P.Cn Is a debt cotiector and we are attempting to coftect a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that ptvpoea. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by RODNEY SCOTT BEGGS AND WIFE LAURIE JEAN BIGGS, AKA RODNEY BEGGS AND WIFE LAURIE BEGGS, to NBD BANK. Mortgagee, dated September X. 1996. and recorded on November 15, 1996. to Uber 678, on page 354 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING AND SECURITIZATION LLC. by an assignment dated September X. 2003, and recorded on March 26.2004, as Instrument No. 1124192 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of six thousand eight hundred twenty six and 23/IX Dollars ($6,826.23). todudtog interest at 11.850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notes is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1D0 p.m. on May 13.2004. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are Kellogg Street. Nashville. Michigan 4X73 LOT 13, THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. AND THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. THENCE WEST 4 RODS TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 14. THENCE SOUTH 2 ROOS, THENCE EAST 4 ROOS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL ON BLOCK 49, OF THE VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: April 8. 2004 CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING AND SECU­ RITIZATION LLC Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue The redemption penod will be twelve (12) months from the time of such sale. Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 EATON FEDERAL SAViNGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 beginning EXCEPT: Commencing 1056 87 feet West of the North 1/4 post Section X. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence West 461 toot thence South 435 feet to place of boginning, North lino of Kellogg Street, thence Easterly along the North lino of Kellogg Street 150 toot, thence North 1X toot, thence West 150 feet, thence South IX feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as: V/L located at M-66 and 236 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Ml 48813 Dated: Apnl 1.2004 (4/29) (4/29) THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made to tho conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Lomas and Abby L Lomas, a married couple, to Amoriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September 13, 2^02 and recorded October 7, 2002 in Instrument Number 1088848, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage tho sum ot One Hundred Four Thousand Two od 6661X Dollars ($101,002.66) todudtog interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of tho State of Michigan, notes is hereby given that the mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue al the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1X p.m. on April 15.2004. The prnmtoos are located In tho City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Lot 3. Stock 2. Kanftekf-s 2nd Addition to tho City of Hastings, recording to the plat thereof as record­ ed to Uber 1. Page 37 of Plats, Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241 a. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of tho sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mort­ gagee can rescind tho sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous reeoiution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. M any. are limited solefy to toe return of the bld amount tendered at sale. Dated. March 11.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amoriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 214.1092 Pub: 3/11-4M FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm la a rtebt cottector attempting to ooftact a debt Any MocmaMon obtained w« bo used for titte purpose. If you are in the MMtary, pteaee contact out ofAue at the num* bar Meted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mark Jeffery Diekhof! and Sherry Ann Diokhoff husband and wffo to Crave Coeur Mortgage Associates, tou. a Mfoaouri Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2X1 and recorded August 14, 2X1 In Document Number 1064826, Bany County Records, Michigan said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankora Trust Company, as Trustee, by assignment recorded February 3. 2003 in Document Number 1086714, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at ttw date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Six Doffers and Sixty-Four Cants ($86,628.64) todudtog Intereat 93% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort.gaga and.foe statute inetatLcaaa made and pro­ vided. notice la hereby given foat said mortgage wifi County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 180PM. on Thursday. Apr* 22,2004. Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing 111 Rods North of toe Southwest cor­ ner of Section X, Town 4 North Rango 7 West, tor a place of beginning, thence South 220 teat: thence East 245 feet; thence North 220 foot; thence West 245 foot to tho place of beginning. Commonly known as 3332 Dunkoo. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shal be 6 months tram the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8X.3241a. In which case the redemption period shal bo X days from too date of such sale. Dated: Mwch11.2004 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteativo A Associates, P.C. X15O Dequtodre Rd. Ste 810 . Storing Haights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-44X Ext 129 Our Rte No: 04-22382 Pub: 3/18 - 4615 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THS FIRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMATION THAT WE OBTABt WMJ.BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE OH AN ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made to tho terms and conditions of a Mortgage boaring intereat al 8.3500% par annum made by Robert D. Drake and Jani J. Drake, husband and wife. Mortgagor, to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, on May 23, 2003 and recorded In the Office of too Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on June 6. 2003 in Document No. 1105899, and subsequently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgagee there is duo. as of toe date of this Notice, tho principal sum of $85,390.69, plus Inter­ est. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that on May 13. 2004. at IX p.m., local limo, said Mortgage shal bo foreclosed at sate at pubic auction to too high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry. State of Michigan, (that being one ot tho pieces ot holding Circuit Court to said County), of the premises described to said Mortgage, or some part of them. The premises described to said Mortgage is located to The Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan and legally described as: Commencing on the North Section fine ot Section 1. T2N. R9W. at the intersection of Sager Road and Cedar Creek Road for the place of beginning; thence West on said Section fine 5X foot; thence South 3X teet; thence East 5X foot, more or less to toe centerline of Cedar Creek Road; thonce Northerly along tho centerline of Cedar Creek Road X8 feet to the place ot beginning. Tax Identification No. X-07-X1-012-05. The redemption period shal be one (1) year from the date of tho sale ; unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 6X3241 a. to which case the redemption period shal be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26. 2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1995 N . Cedar. Suite 4 Hol Ml 48842 (517) 699-4629 okjioo? (4^-4/29) STATE OF INC HIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2003-23802-DE Estate of Charles F. Murphy. Deceased. Date of Birth: August 24.1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Charles F. Murphy. Deceased, who Hved at 29X Kelums Drive, Township of Hastings, Michigan dted Septembers, 2003. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that afi claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless prosontod to Suzanne J. Hayes, named per­ sonal representatives or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Hastings and the named/propoeed personal representative within 4 inontos alter toe date of publication of this notice. April 5. 2004 Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) X7 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (289) 945-3495 Suzanne J. Hayaa 1111 Yecktey Roed Hastings. Ml 49058 (2X) 945-6425 a*”"* (4/8) Notice Of Mortgage Forwcioaure Sate THS RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMBFTB*G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WEOBTAMWKJ.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFPKC AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aeta owy be reecMed by toe forecloeing Mortgagee. In toot event, your domagoc, N any, ahtal bo Nmil- MORTGAGE SALE - DotauK he* boon mode in too cuntMuna ot a mortgage made by Bradtey P. Hair, a married man and Monica T. Hair, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2X0, and recorded on Juno 27,20X In halrumont 1046025, to Burry County Records, McNgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hundred And 59/IX Dollars ($124,4XX), todudtog Interest at 0% par annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such caao made and provided, notice io hereby given tie* said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some port of foam, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM. on Apr* 22,2X4. Said premises are situated to Township of OrangevMe, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Tho East 3X foot of tho Waat 8X teet of the North 1/2 of toe Northwoet fractional 1/4 al toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. OrengovMa Township. Barry County, Michigan Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the -date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8X3241a. to w***i caao the redemption period shal bo X days irom tho date of such sate. Dated: March 18.2004 For more information, pteaeo cal: FC F 248393.1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Cendant Mortgage Corporation 3O4X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. MicNgan 480253822 FMF017411F01 mm, Notloo Of Mortgage Forodooure Saia THtRRMMADraTCOLLECTORATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTAMWKX BE USED PORTHATPURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may bo STATE OF MKHGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY 5TH CIRCUIT COURT • FAM&Y DIVWON PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARMQ RLE NO. 2X3-2387ONC In the matter of Katherine Florence Norrie, adult. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS todudtog: whose addres8(es) are unknown and whoso intereat In the matter may be barred or affected by mo toeowmg. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on Thursday. April 22. 2004 at 1080 am at 2X W. Court St . Ste 302, Hastings. Ml 49066 before Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes for the tolowtog purpooo: On the petition tor a change ot name oh Kafharinar Rorenoo Norrie to Katherine Florence TBburt. Tho change of name to not sought tor fraud­ ulent intent. March 31, 2004 ^jnnenne rnxence r»orns 506 W. Woodtawn ApL C Hastings, Ml 49058 <■««"• (4/8) THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTABCD WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been msfo to the condNona of a mortgage made by Wayne D. Nicholson and Kimberly A. Nichotoon. husband and wile, to Rrst Franklin Financial Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 22, 2002 and recorded October 17, 2002 to Uber 1089618, Page 1, Berry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Watts Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee tor Rret Fraitidto Mortgage Loen Trust 2002-FF2 by: Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. as Its attomejHn-tact by assignment submilted to and recorded by foe Barry County Regtoter of Deeds. There is ctatonod to ba duo on ouch mortgage the sum at B^fiy-Rve Thousand One Hundred Forty-Seven and 86/1X Dofiva ($85,147.86) todudtog Intareat at foe rata of 1035% per annum. Under foe power of sate contatoed to foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Mkftgon. notice la hereby given foat the mortgage wifi bo torectoeed by a aato of foe mortgaged premfooc, or some part of foam, at pubic venue at foe Barry County Courthouee to Hastings to Bany County. MtoNgan at 1X pm on Apr* 22.2004. Tho premises are located to foe Townahip of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are A parcel of land to Section 9, Town 3 North. Rango 8 West, described aa: commencing at foa North 1/4 poet; thence Soufo dong tho North and Sou* IM Ina 11723 teat; thonce West 8X3 toot from center Ina at M-43 (old) to beginning; foonoo Waat 220 teet; foonoo Soufo 2X foot; foonoo East 220 tost; foenoo North 2X toot to point of bogton*X_ ____ _ Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months bom tho date of ouch aato, unfoae the property la datarrranoo aoanoonoo m accoroanco wnn |S00J241«. In which cwm Va radanpUon patad •hal to X day> (ram la <M» o! fa Mia. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Ito-faartulng. morttoQto can rtodnd Va laR In th, mm • 3M paly buys Va propatty and data a a wmuHanaoua taadudon w«h tha txxrawar. h Vat awnL your damagaa, > any, aa kntod a<My k) Va rakan of Va Nd amount andarad al to,. Daad: March 18.20tM ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Anomaya for Wada Fargo Bank National Aaaottoton, a, Tnafoa for Rto Franktn Mortgaga Loan Trust 2002-FF2 by: Saxon Morlgaga Sarvkaa. Me. aa ka attomay-ln-lacl Aa tadgnti P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 AM No. 244.0623 saw. Pub: 3/18 -4/15 MUIMlYDUrV. ATTN PURCHASER* TMa too way to MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In too conditions of a mortgage made by John Pofooy and Stacy Pokey, husband and wtie as joint tan­ ants, original mortgagor(s), to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 12.2002. and record­ ed on December 5,2002 In instrument 10B3088, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Eighty Thousand Four Hundiad FMySeven And 34/IX Dolars ($80.45734), todudtog interact at 9.35% per annum. Under toe power of eate contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of ths mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 180 PM, on May 6,2004. Said premises are situated to Townahip d Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land located in tho Southwest 1/4 cf Section 29. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, being more par­ ticularly described as tolws; Commencing at too Southwest comer ot add Section 29. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. Hope Townahip, Bany County, Michigan; thence South X degrees X minutes 17 seconds East, along tho South fine of said Section, 920.X foot to the place of beginning; thence North 19 degrees 57 minutes 43 seconds Eate, 278.78 foot; thence Norht 11 degrees 01 minutes 48 sec­ onds East. 91.12 foot; thence South 71 degrees U minutes 17 seconds East. 23938 teat; thanes South X degrees X minutes 58 seconds East 261 .X foot to said South Section fine; thanes North 89 degrees 49 minutes 12 seconds West, along said South line, 4X.X teet to the Place of begin­ ning- Subject to the rights d too pubic over tho Southerly X feet thereof. Atoo together with others a non-exdusive easement tor ingress and egress over a parcel of land 66 foot to width adjoining too above described parcel on too East and being described in Uber X1 of Deeds. Pago 375 to the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abendoned in accordance wkh MCLA 6X.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sale. Dated: AprilJ. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File I019449F01 MORTGABE SALE - Data* toa toon made M Va condHona of a mortgage made by nonhat, A. Farrias, a tingfe woman, original mortgagor). Io Ktomazoo Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dalad March 13. IMS. and recorded on March 24.1808 M Inetnjmont 1000317. and aaaignad to Nationabanc Mortgage Corporalton. a Taxaa Corporation aa lurttor evidenced to a AlOdavk Of Loet Aaelgnmrt dead February 28.2004 recorded on March 4. 2004 In taeumant 1123180. to Bany county reoorto, McNgan on whkto mortgage Viera la claimed to to due at dart toreot Vie aum ot One Huntkad Thirteen Thoueand lleo Hundred Twenty And 52/100 Mara (S113.220.52). todudtog Intoruet al 7375% per annum. Under Via power ol Bale contained eaid mort­ gage and toe etatuto to aucti caee made and pro­ vided. noSoe la hereby given Mat eaid mortgage wrt to torectoeed by a Bale of Vie mortgaged prentoae. or aome part of Vtem, at pubic vendue, tt Vie Berry Courtly Courthouee to HaeOnge at 1 CO PM, on April 22.2004. Said prenriaea are aituatod to Townahip of Johnatown, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecritod aa: A parcel of land adjoining lota 1 and 10. toduatve, ol Standby* Fka AddMon to Fine Lake Park, accordtog to the recorded ptot Vtervof. daeertbad aa toSowa: Beginning rt a potot in foe cantor of toe roed a the SouVteaa comer of aaid pat; thence Soufo 84 degraaa 51 mtoutoa X eeojnda Eaa faa; thence North 06 degraaa 08 mtoutoe X eaconda Eart 129.X fort; thence North 26 degree, X mtoutoe Eart 40000 feet; foanoe North 82 degraaa 54 mtoutoe Wart M OO tort to Va Noriheart comer ol eaid Lot 10: Vance Soon 28 degraaa X mtoutoe Wert along foe Eaearty aide cl lota 10 to Z tndueive. for 448.8 tort; thenoa South 00 degraaa 13 mtoulee Wort 8*8 tort to foa potot of baginntog. Bany County Recorda The redemption period ahal be 8 mortha from too data of ouch aato, unfoae detormtoed abandoned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. In which caee th, mdampSon period ahat be X daya from Via date of auch aola. Datod: March 18,2004 For more Information. pleaM cat: FC 8 248.503.1310 Trod & Trad, P.C. Attorney, For Bank ol America. HA. auocaaaor by merger and/or name change to BA Mortgage. LLC (a whoSy owned eubeldiary of Bank of America. N.A.) aucceaaor In Intareat by merger ot Nationabanc Mortgage Corporation, a Taxaa Corporation 304X Tbtegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 AfofXl877F02 ommw �The Hastings Benner - Thursday, April 8,2004 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES 8 STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Estate ol VONDA L RICHARDS, deceased. Dale of birth: 1104/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. VONDA L RICHARDS, who lived at 4565 S M-37 Highway. Hastings, Mfchigen dted 0303/2004 Creditors of the decedent are notilted that al claims against the ectale wB bo forever barrod unless presented Io Cindy L McPhal, named por- 4 months after the dale of pub April 5,2004 Patricia Tone Each (P34781) 3330 Grand Ridge Drive, NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 363-2614 0-1037 Lincoln, NW Grand Rapids, Ml 495444 (616) 677-2344 (478) NoHee Of Mortgage Forodoouro Salo THM RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ' MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aato may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in mo oondktons al e mortgage mode by Gerald Sloan and Sharon Sloan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(e). Io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23.2002, and recorded on November 5, 2002 in Instrument 1061002 In Berry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to bo duo at tho dole hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Thirteen Thousand Ono Hundred TWonty-Bght And 457100 Dolors ($113,128.45), todudtog interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed to said mort­ gage and tho statute to eucn «ree made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale al me mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouee to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 22,2004 Said premises are situated tn Township of Assyria, Bany County, Michigan, and are deecribod aa: Bogtoning at a point on mo North Uno of the Southeast 1/4 of ttw Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant 660 toot East of ttw Northwest comer of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thonce East along said Norm Ine, of rno Soumoaot 1/4 of tie Northwest 1/4. 220 toot; thonce South paralei with ttw West few of said Southeast 1/4 of ttw Northwest 1/4, 495 toot, thonce West paraftei w4h said North Ine, 88 toot; thonce Souto pardtoi with mo West ine 495 toot; thonce West poraM wim said North Ine 220.00 toot; thonce North 495 toot; thonce East 88 toot; monce rvonji root to me place oi oogmnfng. Subject to existing highway easement lor West Lake Road. Tho redemption period shal bo 12 months from the dew of such sale. Deled: March 18,2004 For more information, please cal: FC F 246.593.1313 Trott A TrotL P.C. nuonwys ror Mortgage uocvorvc i logwirsnon Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte F017978F01 ____ NoBoe Of Mortgage Forwctoeuro Bale THB RRM MA DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato may bo od solely to tho return of ttw bid amount tenstored rt cate, piue IntoreoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode to •to condBono of a mortgage mode by Jerry L Lucfrated, a stogie person, original mortgagors). to Weis Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, doted July 24,2003, and recorded on July 31.2003 to Instrument 1109839, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage more is claimed to bo duo at mo date hereof mo sum of Ono Hundred Six Thousand Fourteen And 50/100 Dollars (8106.014.50). todudtog totoreet at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to ouch case made and pro­ vided, notioo io hereby given that said mortgage w« bo torectoeed by a sale of mo mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Heelings at 1 DO PM. on April 29, 2004. Said pi _inisee are situated to Township of Mope, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: That port of mo Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 2 North, Rango 9 West described ae : Commencing at the East 1/4 comer ol said Section; monce South 75 degrees 08 mtoutoe West 682.01 loot; thonce South X degrees X mtoutoe East 143.16 toot to tho angle point on mo easterly Uno of Moisenbach Drive (66 foot wide). Moteonboch Bremers Ptet, as recorded to Uber 4 of Plats, Page X. said potot also being mo piece of bogtoning of this description, thonce North 34 degrees X mtoutoe West 1934 loot along tho Easterly few of said Road; thence North 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2X.X toot; thence South 08 degress 43 minutes 19 seconds West 214.X loot, thence Soum 82 degrees 51 mtoutoe 22 seconds West 2X.X loot; thonce North 12 degrees X minutes East X1.X teet along tho reatoriy ine of said rood to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho dole of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case me redemption period shall be X days from tho dale of such sale. Doled: March 25.2004 For more inionnation, ptease cal: FC D 248.583.1309 Trott & TrotL P.C. Attorneys For Woks Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 304X Totegraph Rd Sts 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 RteP01B513F01 STATE OF MKHGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-2MO6-DE Estate of Fem H. Long. Drjcoared. Date of Birth: November 15.1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: KO XE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Fem H. Lung, who lived at 240 E. North Street, Heatings, Mfchigan dted February 29,2004. Creditors of the decedent are notMod that al claims against the estate wW bo forever barred unless presented to Harold iock, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to bom tho probate court at 206 W. Court St., STE 302. Hastings. Ml 49058, and the rwmodforopoood personal representative within 4 months after the date of puMcation of this notioo. March 29, 2004 Jarrwe L Banks (P10405) Attorney at Law 10X Jordan Lake Street P.O. Box 592 Lake Odessa. Ml 48840 616-374-0844 Harold Brock, Personal Representative 437 HHWdO Dr. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 Telephone: 616-374-7230 (4/8) Notioo Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bale TH« RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTYATTN PURCHASERS: TWc aato may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to tho conditions of a mortgage made by Paul M. Christensen, a stogie man, original mortgagors), to Ragstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2X1, and recorded on May 1, 2X1 to instrument 1058944, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment doled November 7, 2X1 recorded on November 19, 2X1 to instrument 1069919, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Ono Hundred Fifty-One And 48/IX Ddara (SX.151.48), todudtog totoreet at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of aato contatoed to said mort­ gage and tho statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given mat said mortgage wB bo forectoeod by a sate of mo mortgaged premtees, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouee to Hastings al 1X PM, on May 6.2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described m: Lot 54, and ttw Northerly 1/2 of Lot 53 ot Kotrba Parte, according to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 2 of plats, on page 29. Jho. redan$>tipn period she! bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned to accordance wkh MCLA 6X324la, to which case mo redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 1,2004 For mors information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, c Now Jersey Corporation 304X Tetograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Ate F019364F01 McDONNELL CONLEY. ARSLAN1AN & NEVEUX. LLP BY: RICHARD L McDONNELL 36500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3X Btoomfteid HBs. Michigan 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BC USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. CAROTHERS/25005898 MORTGAGE SALE^- Default having boon made to tho terms and oondMone of a certain mortgage made by Ototon Carothers and Pamela Carothers, Husband and Wife, of^NashviHo, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household finance Corporation III, (Mortupeo) a Delaware Corporation dated April 20,2001 and recorded to tho ofttoo of the Register ot Deeds lor the County of Barry. Slate of Mfchigan, on May 7, 2X1 to Document Number 1059218, Bany County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date of mis notioo tho sum of 886^1 IX todudtog totoreet at mo rate of 11.487% per annum together with any addtoonal sum or sums which may bo paid by mo undareignod as provided tor to said mortgage. and no suit or proooodtogs al tew or to equity having boon insti­ tuted to recover tho debt secured by eaid mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of tho power of sate contained to said mortgage, and the statute of tea Slate ol Mfchigan to such caee made and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given that on the 15<h day of April. 2004 at 1X o'dock p.m., the undersigned At the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan loredoy said mortyago by eoBry at pubic yetton to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo nocMMry »o pay the amounts duo on said mortgage, and m legal coots, charges and expenses, indudtog too attorneys tees slowed by law, and ateo any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho under­ signed. necessary to proted Its totoreet to the prem­ ises. Which said premisos are described as tal­ lows: Land situated to the VBago of NashvRo. County of Bany, State of MfchiravLw deecribod aa fdows: Commencing al mo Soum Ine of mo Mfchigan Central Railroad Track, East Ine of Sedton X. thonce Soum 17 rods 15 Inka, thonce Wool X rods to tho Soum side of rairoad track thonce atong said rairoad to a Northoesteriy dfrecton to piece of beginning, except a piece of tend heretofore deedod to mo VBago of htashvBe. which is deocribsd aa tolowe: Commencing at intersection of Soum Ine of tho Michigan Central Rairoad right of way wkh the East ine of Sedton X, thonce Soum 60 teet, thonce paralei to tho Soum Ine of aad rairoad right of way 255 tooL thonce at right angtoa X toot to Michigan Central Rairoad right of way Soum Ine, thonce to an sastorty drection idtowing said Soum me of said Michigan Central Rairoad right of way to tho beginning, al to Town 3 North, Range 7 West Tax ID I0M52D01 -000-27500 Commonly known as: 3212 Curtis Rd. Tho redemption period shal bo six months from tho dote of Mich sale unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6X32410, to which case the redemption period shal bo thirty days from the date of such sate. DATED: M»ch 11. 2004Mardi 5. 2004 Household Finance Corporation III Rfctwd L McDonnol (P38788) Attorney tor Mortgagee 385X Woodward Avenue. SUte 3X Btoomfteid HMs. Mfchigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 Pub: 3/11 - 4^ FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MHXER S ASSOCIATES, PX. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPONG TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY BBORMAT1ON OBTABCD WttJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR- Mortgago Sato - Default has boon made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wiliam Boachnau and Joanna Boachnau to Cameron D Chapin Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2002, and recorded on November 12,2002, by Document No. 1X1349, and re-recorded on November 22. 2002 by Dcxxjmont Number 1092194, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is daimod to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Five Thoouand Six Hundred Twelve and 44/1X Dolors ($45,612.44) including interest at the rate of 11.000% per annum. Under tho power ot sate contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notes to hereby given thal said mong^e wfl bo torectoeed by a sale oi the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubic venue, at tho Bany County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan at 1X PM on May 20.2X4. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastrrys, Barry County. Michigan, and are Lois 8 and 9. Block 6 of RJ. Grant's Second Addition to the City, formerly VBago. of Hastings, according to the recorded ptet thereof es recorded to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 18. Barry County Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the dote ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with i948CL6X.324la, In which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of ouch sale. Doted: April 8.2004 Randal S. MMor & Associates. P.C. Attorneys lor Mortgagee .43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 202 Btoomfteid Hills. Ml 48302 (248)335-92X Our Rte No. 115.00X1 ATTN PURCHASERS: Thle eate may bo the conditions ot a mortgage made by Todd Hanson, a married man and Jody Hanoon, a mar­ ried woman, original mortgagor^), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 27, 2X1, and recorded on March 21, 2002 to inatrumont 107X19, in Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo duo at the date hereof tho aum of Ono Hundred Two Thousand Ono Hundred Ton And 34/IX Dolors ($102,11034), todudtog intereat al 825% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and tho statute to ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given ttwt said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a oaiaaf toe mortgaged premtees, or come part ot them, St pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouee to Haattoga at 1X PM, on May 13,2004. Said premtees are situated to Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Mfchigan, and are deecribod as: too North 1/2 of a pareel of tend in too Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of too Northwest 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, moeauring 16 Rods East and West and 10 Rods North and South along Powal Road, Hastings Township, Bany County, Mfchigan. and Lot 23 and the South 1/2 of Lot a of the Ptet of Fairhaven eocordtog to the recorded ptet thoreof aa recorded in Uber 5 of Plate on Page 45, being in Section 15, Town 3 North, Rango 6 Wool. Haattoga Townahip, Barry County, Mfchigan Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho date of auch aato. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8X3241a. in which caee tho redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: ApriiB, 2004 For more toformaiton, pteese cal: FC C 248X3.1X1 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortg^o Group, Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte I006020F05 crniow (4/8X4/29) Notioo Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A ROT ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX K USS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BBjOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale mey bo MORTGAGE S/LE - Dofautt has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ladown R. Colard md Donald A. Cotard, wtte and husband, original n ')rtgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Rogtotraton Systems, inc.. MortgagM. dated July 31.2002, and recorded on August 8,2002 to instru­ ment 1085325, to Barry County Records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due at foe date hereof tho sum ot One Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 41/IX Dolare ($1X388.41), including interest at 7375% per annum. Under the power of sate contatoed to said mort­ gage and tho statute to auch com made and pro­ vided. notioo to hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a aato of tho mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al tho Bany County CourthouM to Hastings at 1X PM, on April 22.2X4. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Berry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: Commencing al tho East 1/4 Poet of Section 17, Town 2 North. Rango 10 West tor piece of boginning; thonce Wes. 440 tool to the Center of Ltodaoy Road; thonce Northeast along said road 2X feet: thonce East to a point directly North of potot of bogtoning; (hence South to piece of begin­ ning Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date ol such sale, untonn determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X32410, to which com the redemption period shal be X days from the date ol such sale. Dated: March 18. 2004 For more kJormation, please cal: FC X 248.583 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025X22 File 4017937F01 Notico Of Mortgage Foradooure Sate THIS RRM ts A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATXM WE OBTABI WttJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ PORT. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASBIS: Thte aate may be reodndod by the toradocing mortgagee. In that event, your damagoa. If any, etieH bo HmRod ootefy to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at eate, piue IntereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith Robards, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Bedronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2003, and recorded on Mey 20.2003 to toatrumant 1104833, to Bwry counry recocos, Rwcmgan, on wrwen mortgage mere ts daimod to be duo at tho data hereof toe aum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Seventy And 26/IX Ddtera ($78,57026), todudtog totoreet at 7.125% per annum. Under the* power of cate contained to aaid mort­ gage and too bittuio to ouch caee made and providod, nolfco to hereby given toot Mid bo torectoeed by a aate of too mortgaged pramtoes, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Bany County Courthouee In Haattngs al 1X PM, on May 6,2004. Said premtoes are sttueted to City of Haattoga, Barry County, Mfchigan, and are daacribad aa: Lots o ano t, taocK e, v^namDonatns aomdoo, accocuvig to toe recorded ptet tooreof to Uber 1 of Plats, on Pago 7, Barry County Records Tho redemption period ahal bo 6 montoa Luth the date of auch aate, unices determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X32410, to vtofch com the redemption period ahal bo X days from toe date of auch sate. Dated: April. 2004 For more information, pteare cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 304X Tetograph Rd Ste2X Bingham Farms. Mfchigan 48025-5622 Rte X19508F01 NoHoe Of Mortgage Foredeouro Salo THBARMWADaTCOLLECTORATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oatemwy bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa bean made to tho condtoonc of a mortgage made by Ltoa Ctoooor, un unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indtonapoia, a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2000. and recorded on August 11, 20X to toatrumant 1047992. to Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there to daimod to bo duo al tho dote hereof foe cum of Eighty-Ono Thousand Ono Hundred Nino And 38/IX Dolare ($81.1 XX). k.dudh?g interest al 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to Mid mort­ gage and the statute to auch com made and pro­ vided, notioo to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a aate of the mortgaged premtees, or eome part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho Bany County CourthouM to Hastings at 1X PM. on April 22,2004. Said premises are situated to Village of MkldtevMo, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod m: Lot 125, MktatevBe Downs Addteon No 6, accordng to tho recorded ptet thereof to Liter 5 of Plata, on Pago 61. Tho redemption period ahal be 6 months from the date of auch aato. unteM determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8X.3241a, to wnicn case me reoempoon penoc srm do w owys from tho date of such aate. Dated: March 18,2004 For more toformaiton, pteeoa cal: FC W 248.503.1312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bmk of a Federal Savings Bank 304X Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, McNgm 48025X22 RtefOieXIFOl omm> PETER M. BCHNEXERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES PXL, IS ATTEMPTS*) TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMAnON OBTABMD WU K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEAK CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (MS) 6X-74M F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Deiaul hea been made to tho condtoons of a mortgage made by: BRYAN J. MAM, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., fMERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's oucooooore and assigns. EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION, Mortgagee, doted Juno 5. 2003 and record­ ed on Juno 9, 2003. to Instrument No. 11080X, Barry County Records, Mfchigan, and He necordo’1 on March 17, 2004, to Instrument No. 1123750, Barry County Records, Mfchigan, on which mort­ gage there to ctafrnod to bo duo at the dote hereof the aum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED NME AND 18/IX DOLLARS ($85,8X16), todudtog interest al 6.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to such com made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or some pert of them, al pubic vendue, at tho Bony County CourthouM to Hastings. Mfchigan, at IX o'clock p m., on Apr! 29,2004. Said premtoes are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County, Mfchigan, and are described as: The East X foot of Lot 2 and the Waat 10 toot of Lot i, Stock 8; Butter Addtoon to lira Qty al Hastings, aocordtog to the recorded ptet thereof. Commencing at tho Southeast comer of Lot 1. Block 8 of Butter's Addtoon to the City, formerly Village ol Hastings; thanes Weal 56 tost; thonce North 132 feet; thence East 56 toot; thonce South 132 feet to tho piece of beginning, being a part of Lot 1. Block 8 of Butter's Addtoon to ttw City, for­ merly VBage of Hastings. PARCEL TAX ID#: 08-055-020-041-00 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date ol ouch sale unteM determined abandoned to accordance wkh 1948CL 800.3241a. to which cbm the redemption period shall be X days from ttw date of such sate. Dated: March 22. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS-) sotofy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 333X Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Remington Hits. Mfchigan 48334 (3^54^2) NoHoe Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate TM8 RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo reecinoou oy me Foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damagoa. If any, chaH bo Hmltod ootety to ttw return of ttw bld amount ten- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ttw conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald McEachin, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc., MortgagM, dated Mey 22. 2X2, and recorded on Juno 4,2002 to instrument 1X16X, to Barry coun­ ty records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is daimod to bo duo at ttw dote hereof ttw sum of Eighty-Ono Thousand Throe Hundred Twenty­ Seven And 71/IX Dolare ($81327.71), todudtog totoreet at 735% per annum. Under ttw power ot sate contained to said mort­ gage and ttw statute to such csm made and pro­ vided, notioo is hereby given ttwt said mortgage will bo torectoeed by a sate of ttw mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at public vendue, st the Bany County CourthouM to Hastings at 1X PM, on May 13,2X4. Said pramtoM are akustod to Township of Hope. Barry County, Mfchigan, and are described as: Lot 7, ol ttw Ptet of Oak Openings, WHdrwon Lake, aocordtog to ttw recorded plat ttwreof, as recorded to Uber 3 of Plato. Page 47. berry County Records. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from ttw date of such sale, untoM dotermkwd aban­ doned to accordance wkh MCLA 6X3241a. to which case ttw redemption period ahal bo X days from ttw date of auch aate. Doted: April 8,2004 For more tofomwlion, please cal: FC X 248583.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. 3O4X Ibtegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Mfchigan 48025X22 Rte I009202F02 am NoBoe Of MortgteR Foroctooure Sate THS RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATmPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAHON WE OBTAM WHX KUHED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHAHER8: Thte sate mey bo raocindod by ttw torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your dtaaagoc, R any; ohaH bo HaiRod ootaly to too return of ttw bM amount ten­ dered at ante, plue IntarecL MORTGAGE SALE - Dofatat has boon made to ttw condteorw of a mortgage made by Kart Kazaks, husband and wtte, Ctwq4 Kazaks, husband and wla, original mortgagors), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2X3, and recorded on September 2. 2003 to instrument 1112228, to Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is cteimed to bo duo at ttw date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One And 14/IX Dokers ($1X321.14), todudtog totoreet at 535% per annum. Under ttw power of sale contained to said mort*gage and ttw statute to such cbm made and pro­ vided, notioo ia hereby given ttwl said mortgage wB bo forectoeod by a sale of ttw mortgaged premieM, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at ttw Barry County CourthouM to Haattoga at 1X PM. on May 13,2004. Said promisos are situated to Township of Pr*Jr*vHie- Barry County. Michigan, and are described m: Commencing al ttw Northwest comer of Section 25, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; ttwnoo South X degroM, 21 mtoutoe, 32 seconds Wa<atongttwWMInoofsaldSoction25;adotanco of 2357.79 toot; ttwnca North 62 degrees, 50 mtoutoe, X seconds East along ttw Southeast Ine of Consumers Power Property 297.83 toot to ttw ptace a oegmfwng, tnence conunumg rvorni oz dogreea, » minutes, X seconds East 1334.14 teat; ttwnoo South 70 degrees, 01 mtoutoe, 31 sec­ onds East 1X toot; ttwnoo South 17 degrees, 58 mtoutoe, 14 seconds West 93437 teal to a point to ttw center of a Creek known m "Odis Creek* tnence eong me creee m a rvonneny anu weswny drection to a point which io North 87 dogreea, X mtoutoe, X seconds West 38437 toot detent from ttw place of beginning; ttwnoo South 87 degrees, X mtoutoe, X seconds West 38437 foot to ttw piece of bogtoning, except: Commencing at ttw Northwest comer al Section 25. Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; ttwnoo South 0 degrees, 21 min­ utes, 32 seconds West along ttw West Ine of Section 25, a dtetenoe of 2357.79 foot; thonce North 62 degraaa, X minutes, X seconds East along ttw Southeast Ine of Consumers Power Property 1631.97 test; thonce South 70 degrees. 01 mtoutoe. 31 ooconds East 12134 toot to ttw piece ot beginning of thia description; ttwnoo con­ tinuing South 70 degrees, 01 mtoutoe, 31 seconds East 28.M loot; ttwnoo South 17 degrees, 58 min­ utes. 26 seconds West 473X teat; ttwnoo North 43 degrees. 14 minutes, 14 seconds Vfoot 48.10 toot; ttwnoo North 24 degrees, 57 mtoutoe, 56 sec­ onds East 172.41 teet; ttwnoo North 52 degrees. X minutes, X seconds West 44.73 foot; ttwnoo North 25 degrees, 27 minutes, 32 seconds East 267.41 teet to ttw place of boginning. Subject to and together wkh an easement tor togreM and ogrera to and from Parker Road deecribod aa follows: A strip at land X toot wide whooo center line is described as tokows: Commencing al ttw Northwest comer of Section 25, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West, ttwnoo South X dogreea, 21 mtoutoe, 32 seconds Wool, along ttw Wool Ine ot said Section 25, a dtetenoe 007 toot along ttw arc of a curve to ttw left whore radius is 1bS.X toot and whore chord bears South 28 degrees, 31 mtoutoe, 18 seconds East 146.94 toot; thence 1X64 toot along ttw arc of a curve to ttw left wfxwe radius te 531.16 toot and whore ctoyd beers South X degrees, 55 minutes, 46 seconds East 167.94 teet; thonce South 70 degrees, 01 min­ utes, 31 seconds East 96138 tost; ttwnoo 674.X tost atong ttw arc of a curve to the left whore radius te 352.X toot and whore chord boar* North 55 dogreea, 07 mtoutoe, X seconds East 575.75 teet; thence North X degrees, 16 minutes. 42 seconds East 2X.52 toot to ttw piaco of ondtog of said cen­ ter few. Tho redemption period shal be 12 months from ttw date of such sate. Dated : April 8. 2004 For more toformaiton. pteaee cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trot! A TrotL PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 304X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #011359F03 �r«0« 18 - Thursday. Apnl 8. 2004 - Tn, Hastings Banner trolled substance and for possession of mar­ ijuana. He was given credit for two days served in jail. His driver's license was suspended for six Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. months with restricted use after 30 days. Robert R. Poll, 31, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court exchange for dismissal of maintaining a Magoon pleaded guilty to the offenses in Thursday, April 1, to 30 days in jail and three years probation for operating a vehicle • Charles R. Purdum. 19, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months probation for pos­ while intoxicated, third offense. Poll’s vehicle was ordered immobilized Banner CLASSIFIEDS as soon as he is released from jail. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 jail and return for drug court in May. sentenced to eight months in jail and three • Sentencing was delayed for Daniel A. Rudd, 33, of Middleville, for operating a vehicle on McCann Road while under the influence of alcohol, third offense, and for Poll earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dropping charges in another queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 _______________________________ $175 CARPET: oatmeal her- her. 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought. never used (in plastic). (517)204-0600 FOR SALE: 1990 3ff Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. Call (269)8387635 or (269)838 8909. MUST SELL: '98 Chevy Ma­ libu, $3,800; And 30* South­ wind motorhome, $4,800. See at 2575 S. M-43 Hwy. (269)948-8529 RECLINER/ROCKER. Women's size, mauve color, perfect condition, lyr old, $200 obo. 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Call toll free 877-816­ 4763 or visit our web site GreenscapeLawnCare.com to learn more about our company 4c request a free quote. SUMMER CHILDCARE: Delton are< ages 7-11. Fun with learning 4c structure. (269)623-6633 signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. At the front counter. r HARD FOLDING tonneau cover, $125. 6' Fiber- glass truck (269)7954143 cap, $50. *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. Call (269)8387635 or (269)838 8909. possessing an open container of alcohol in case of operating while intoxicated and hav­ Rudd was placed on probation and he ing an open container of alcohol in a vehi­ must undergo substance abuse counseling. (269)345-1173. cle. He is to return to drug court. Poli said he made a bad choice when he ^I™?!q„OSPC’S REPA,R; Tunc- “P*' engines, brakes, everything automotive. Call (269)838-6092 Barry County Circuit Court Judge James ONE ON ONE: in lieu of you there is me. Loving care for your aging parents. Cooking, cleaning, shopping 4c companionship. (269)945­ Fisher said there are two choices: One is substance abuse treatment and submit to chemical testing or spend a significant amount of time behind bars. Christopher R. Magoon, 23, of Bellevue, was sentenced to one day in jail marijuana. His driver’s license was suspended for six months with restricted use after 30 days. He was given credit for one day served in Magoon earlier pleaded guilty to the TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)9*5-9448 or (269)948 charge in exchange for dismissal of a second In other recent court business: offense notice, which doubles the penalty • Eric Springbom, 22, of Wyoming, was sentenced to eight months in jail for violat­ for the current offense. In another case, Magoon was sentenced to ing his probation by possessing and using two days in jail and one year probation for cocaine, failing to report to his probation operating a vehicle while impaired on M-66 officer, failing to submit to drug testing and Highway due to the consumption of a con­ Wilkins was given credit for 29 days breaking, conspiracy to safe breaking, con­ spiracy to breaking and entering and a habit­ ual offender notice. James Kinney. Wilkins' attorney, said Wilkins made a mistake and he regrets it -It’s appropriate that he serves some jail time and be sentenced within the guide­ Wilkins apologized to family and friends. “What's done is done." Wilkins said. “And I want to take responsibility.” Fisher said that be doesn’t understand how Wilkins' mind works. Wilkins said. “I'm clean and sober." Fisher agreed and said, “Yes. clean and sober and not thinking straight I thought we had you beyond your alcohol problems." failing to complete treatment 8508. jail. lines," Kinney said. jml. 5512 and substance abuse counseling. He is exchange for dismissal of charges of safe and one year probation for possession of Poll said. He is to continue with drug court and undergo cognitive behavior therapy in jail He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in Rudd pleaded guilty to all the charges. • “I definitely need help to get over this,” building with intent on State Street served in jail. got behind the wheel. He said he’s looking forward to receiving help. years probation for breaking and entering a allowed to participate in early release from his vehicle. Non contested divorce with or without children. Call fc .AUTO a vehicle while intoxicated. • Stanley R. Wilkins. 22, of Hastings, was two-year felony. He was given credit for 26 days served in exchange for dropping a charge of operating session of analogues (Vicodin), a maximum He must attend substance abuse counsel­ ing and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in He must undergo substance abuse coun­ seling. drug house charge. He was on probation for selhng/manufac- ACT NOW! 23 ed to lose 5-100lbs. New break through? Never feel hungry. Guaranteed. 1-800­ 784-5593 or www.herbvitali- CABLE INSTALLER: to $1,000/wk. On job training! Work own hours! Great fu­ ture, (616)949-2424 Jobline fee CITY DELIVERY (VEND­ ING CO.) to $600/wk. On job training! Start now, local benefits, advancement! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FRONT DESK/CLERICAL: to $15/hr. + benefits! Basic office duties, good people skills. (616)949-2424 Jobline ft*....................................................... 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The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of $509 in court costs. Springbom said, “I've been going to AA and it's got me thinking what to do with my 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280. FOR SALE: 5 acres, drive­ way permit, perked, country setting, northwest erf Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3153 or (616)813-1132 life." • Daleian B. Norris, 37. of Hastings, was HASTINGS — A 27-year-old Hastings man sustained minor injuries Saturday after­ person-drunk. Norris was given credit for 23 noon. April 3, when he lost control of bis motorcycle on South Hanover near Marshall days served in jail. Street. Craig A. Lauscher was attempting Io make the curve on South Hanover when his Sentencing was delayed until March 31. for 2005. on Norris count assaulting/resisting/obstructing a one, police FOR SALE: New home. Thomapple Kellogg schools, l,300sq. ft ranch, with fin­ ished walkout basement, 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, oak trim and cabinetry through­ out, centra] air, 2-1/2 stall officer, and he was placed on probation for garage, setting on 4 acres, 25 minutes from Grand Rapids. Price $217,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132 turing marijuana WANTED 1-5 acres be­ tween Hastings 4c Middle­ ville. Must be buildable. (616)299-5483 //. H DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with d luffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 one year. was sentenced to two years probation for violating her probation by selhng/manufac- six months but after 30 days she was allowed restricted use for employment Noorman's attorney, Amy Kuzava, said has been health counseling. undergoing mental Kuzava said the sub­ stance was brought into Noorman's house by another member. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 rant and then found the marijuana," Kuzava said. • Allen Merrill, 24. of Freeport, was sen­ tenced to 228 days in jail for violating his probation by using marijuana, failing to Merrill pleaded guilty to the charges. He was given credit for 228 days served $150 FOUR POST BED king with Sealy posterpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 APARTMENT FOR RENT: Downtown Nashville. 2bd., upstairs, $325 per month ♦ security deposit of $325. No pets. We pay water 4c trash. Call days 269-945-5005; Eve­ nings 269-671-4447 ask for Rick or Karen. K, < / 2001 SKI-DOO FORMULA Delux 600. 3,200 mites, good shape, $2,500. (269)623-8362 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. Call (269)8387635 or (269)838 8909. U. PERSONALIZED WEIGHT LOSS BY SHAPEWORKS: Free body analysis 4c person­ alized consultation. (269)945­ 5031 espedally Juanita and Betsy, your gentle kindness and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Also a thank you to Dr. Parker and his nurse Brenda, for taking care of her. Dave Wren, a heartful thanks goes out to you for helping our family when greatly needed. Thank you Reverend Richard Moore for the service. Many thanks to all of you who called, sent flowers and for all of the cards. Your kind­ ness is appreciated. David and Sue Tossava 4c family, Greg 4c Cindy Mcphall 4c family. Merrill was then unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation. (269)945-9554 Steven 'tyrrel. 19. from Wayland turned into Beverly Allerding's vehicle's path as be ■ neared the intersection on westbound Slate Street 7\rrel was attempting to turn south onto Cook Road when both vehicles collided and spun around, impacting a third vehi­ cle waiting at a stop sign on Cook, said the Hastings Police. A 56-year-old Hastings man, Stephen Youngs, was in the third vehicle. The woman was alert and conscious. She was wearing a seat belt and both air bags deployed, minimizing injury. The other drivers did not report injuries. “The Hastings Police Department continues to advise drivers and passengers alike to buckle up,” Chief Jerry Sarver said. Motorist arrested for pot Influence JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old Delton man was arrested March 27 for operating a vehicle with the presence of marijuana. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy observed a car weaving back and forth across the center line on Banfield Road at 2 a.m. After stopping the car and questioning the occupants. Robert C. Denny was arrest­ ed for a small amount of marijuana residue and a glass smoking pipe, said deputies. Denny was taken to Barry County Jail. A May 4 plea sentencing is scheduled. Drunk driver runs patrol car off road He was on probation for possession of a non-narcotic. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP- A Bany County Sheriff’s deputy was forced off the road March 27 by an oncoming car on M-37 south near Colburn Road. • Brandon J. Belson. 21. of Hastings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year probation for selling/manufacturing mari­ After stopping the car, the deputy found a 22-year-old Hastings woman had been drinking, said deputies. Andrea Taylor was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and booked at the Barry County Jail. A pre-trial is set for April 27. abuse/mentzl health counseling. His driver’s license was suspended for six months with restriction after 30 days. Belson pleaded guilty to the offense in Solar workshop set for June 12 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will have a renewable energy workshop June 12 from 9 Car passenger to be charged for pot IRVING TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old man from Middleville was arrested for driv­ ing on a suspended driver’s license. His passenger, a 21-year-old man from Grand Rapids, was found to be in possession of marijuana. A warrant is being sought for him, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. A deputy stopped the car after observing it weaving across the center line on Buehler Road. Traffic stop leads to warrant arrests BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 24-year-old Hastings man was arrested on Orchard Road a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop, taught by Bob Brown of Friday morning. April 2. for operating a vehicle while his license was suspended. Hastings, is designed to help those who are Barry County Court for contempt of court for failing to pay traffic tickets, said Barry interested, but know very little about solar County Sheriff's Deputies. The deputy stopped the car because the driver was not wearing a seat belt design, build a small photovoltaic (solar His passenger, a 28-year-old man from Dowling, was arrested on five warrants from panel) system. A* the end of the workshop participants will take home a small-scale solar panel system. Man, dog Injured In truck rollover All of the supplies for the system will be provided. The solar systems built in the workshop can power a small TV or comput­ er. power tools, 6 to 100 watt compact fluo­ rescent light bulbs, or anything that uses no more than 300 watts. The cost of the workshop is $188 for a 5- DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at with minor injuries Friday, April 2. when another vehicle hit her car on State Street in jail. Belson was ordered to undergo substance THE FAMILY OF Vonda L. Richards Wish to express our appreciation to friends and family for their concern and sympathy shown to us during me loss of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A spedal thank you to Pennock Home Healthcare, HASTINGS — A 77-year-old Freeport wonuA was transported to Pennock Hospital “Police appeared in her home for a war­ ing without forwarding his new address. . > Lauscher refused medical treatment al the scene. near Cook Road. Her driver's license was suspended for Noorman 1981 Honda struck the cement curb, said Hastings Police. Freeport woman, 77, hurt In crash • Betty Jo Noornun, 45, of Shelbyville, report to his probation officer and for mov­ BARRY COUNTY REPUB­ LICAN PARTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER: Friday, April 30, 2004 at Middle Vil­ la Inn. Middleville, Mi. So­ da! hour at 530 and dinner at 630. Guest speaker. Vem Ehlers. Tickets: $25.00 per person. More information or for reservations call Mark Englerth (269)945-8903, leave name, phone number 4c number tickets. Local motorcyclist hurt in accident sentenced to 23 days in jail for disorderly juana. //>■ . POLICEBEAT watt system and $288 for an 11-watt sys­ and payment are required. The deadline for registration is tem. Pre-registration April 30. The workshop is limited to 12 people. Call (269) 721-4190 to reserve a spot. BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old man from Battle Creek said he fell asleep while driving a pickup truck and drifted off the south side of Pifer Road west of Manning Lake Road Wednesday, April 7. Chancie A. Jones’ 1993 Ford Ranger then went over an embankment before striking a tree, rolling over and landing back on its wheels. Jones was transported to Pennock Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was treated for lacerations and bruises. The only passenger was a family dog, which was thrown from the truck. The dog was treated at the scene for injuries and transported to the animal shelter by animal control officers. Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash. Jones was wearing a seat belt �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apni 8. 2004 - Page 18 County roadside deer pickup program seeking donations The program to remove dead deer from three years." he said. “I think it's a good Barry County's roads needs more donations program. It's getting the dead carcasses off to keep it operational. the roadways and consequently, it slows Since the program started in March 2001. down the spread of any disease they might the cost has been more than $40,000 to be carrying, which remove more than 2.045 deer carcasses about. Plus, it al'eviates the problem of pol­ people don't think lution - runoff. When rain or snow gets on from roadsides. Removal of the deer has been sponsored the carcass, it runs off into the aquifer. by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight “At one point, the sheriff had run out of Committee and implemented by the County money (from the Solid Waste Oversight waste Committe-) before we got around to giving group has provided funding for the pro- him some more, and it (the deer carcass solid Sheriff's Department. The grani from part of the tipping fees it removal program) stopped. People were raising heck and receives from the Waste Management Co.. calling which owns a landfill in Hastings. Adrounie said. with them." Before that, no one wanted tyo take on The funds given to the program by the the responsibility of removing dead deer Solid Waste Oversight Committee have included start-up costs for items such as the from roads. "Those (tipping) funds are starting to get purchase of a trailer, plus its maintenance less and less as the amount of material and repair of a broken axle; labor to remove being received at the landfill is becoming the carcasses, lime and disposal costs at the less and less,” said Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, local landfill. chairman of the Solid Waste Oversight After the committee sent letters seeking have Committee. "We're starting to deplete our donations, money, so the committee thought we ought Adrounie said. To date, $3,000 has been to send letters out to organizations to see if received from the they might like to help fund it Commission and $100 from the Barry “This project has been of great benefit to the citizens of Barry County for the past two Conservation Barry County District. He's Foundation helps Silent Observer received, been Road hoping that more donations will be forthcoming. “Anybody who wants to make a dona­ tion. we'll accept it and appreciate it," he Barry Community Silent Observer, a committee of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded a grant of $1,000 from the Barry Community Foundation to purchase promotional materials to be used at community events. Silent Observer pro­ vides a channel of communication and rewards for anonymous intonnation to solve crimes in Barry County and helps law enforce­ ment by encouraging citizen and business participation and support ensuring a safer community. SI own here are committee mem­ bers (from left) Gail Bums, Don Ford, Jennifer Richards of the Barry Community Foundation, officer Joe Booher and Bin Nesbitt. said. Donations may be sent to the Solid Waste Fund at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Contributions should be ear­ marked for roadside deer removal. For more information, call 945-9516, extension 5. Besides the deer removal program, the Solid Waste Oversight Committee has spent mon than $9,000 to have Pierce Cedar Cnek Institute teach solid waste related education in the schools and funded haz­ ardous household waste collections. ‘Great Decisions’ Randall Abbott group to meet Gaines Township again this month murder suspect appears in The Great Decisions discussion group sponsored by the College for Learning in Retirement will add a ninth session from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 13, meeting at the Hastings campus of KCC. The purpose of this gathering will be to week in 63rd District Court. Cascade, and view and discuss the last two video presen­ and tations prepared by the Foreign Policy with first-degree murder remain open for businesses and resi­ dents............................. . ■ •’ • Kellogg Community Institute Randall Lee Abbott was arraigned this charged This is the sign of things to come for M-50 in Lake Odessa this summer. Starting Monday, westbound traffic will be detoured on Tupper Lake Street and Jordan Avenue. The eastbound lane wiH M-50 detour plans announced The Michigan Department of assault with intent to commit murder in Association, aired on March 31 and April Transportation has announced summer detour connection with last week's the assault ot 7. plans for M-50 in Lake Odessa. Julie Lynn Abbott. 40, and Timothy The topics discussed by foreign affairs experts on these videos are: The United Nelson. 43, in Gaines Township. Abbott was denied bond. His prelimi­ Nations Security Council," "Reforming the and "After War: nary exam was set for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Power Aprill9. Rebuilding the Nation.' video will be followed by discussion. The medical examiner's office said the Club." the 2ach half-hour Signs warning of the impending detour have been up several weeks. Construction began yesterday and the detour begins April 12 for west-bound traffic. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Jordan Lake Avenue and Tupper Lake Road back to M-50. official cause of death for Julie Abbott was Members of the Great Decisions group this East-bound traffic will be maintained to a stab wound to the chest Detectives indi­ year are reminded of this extra session, and provide access to businesses and residents cated that a knife and hatchet was used dur­ members of the public who would like to ing the incident. These items have been sample a Great Decisions meeting also are recovered and taken as pan of their crime invited. The Institute for 1 naming in Retirement scene evidence. Nelson was treated for his injuries at a M-DOT plans for the road to reopen Aug. in courses 23 and have construction completed by Sept. learning informally took without credit or grades, and at low cost. place in the City of Coldwater, Branch Membership in ILR is $15 a year, and enti­ Randall Abbott's apprehension Both east- and west-bound M-50 over bridge repairs. is designed for older persons who wish to continue hospital and later released. throughout the corridor. Tupper Creek will be detoured to allow for the 17. The project will install a four-foot by 10- foot drain culvert under the roadway. There center tles members to take courses they choose, received a call from a person who indicat­ usually meeting two hours a week for four ed be wanted to contact the police. The weeks, at a cost of $10. Some classes are City of Coldwater dispatched a patrol car to longer or shorter, and a few may require the upgrading of existing street lights from mer­ the Community Health Center of Branch purchase of a book. cury vapor to high pressure sodium. County. Their central dispatch also will be some upgrades to the sewer lines along M-50 and lighting upgrades that include the installation of 17 new street lights and the County within the city, where the suspect Members also may plad the course offer­ .The project includes parking lot improve­ was waiting. He was taken into custody ings, and day-long trips to explore new ments at Swifty’s PLACE with the installation based on the nationwide broadcast sent out places, by of curb and gutter and paving in the parking by the Kent County Sheriff Department. Committee. Its next meeting is Tuesday, lot. There will be bridge repairs on M-50 over Later that day be was brought back to Kent April 20. at 10 a.m.. at Hastings campus of Tupper Creek. 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions ot a mortgage made by Paul Alexander, an unmarried man. Io Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 29. 1999 and recorded November 3, 1999 in Instrument Number 1037554, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation by assignment submitted to and recorded by tho Barry County Register of Deeds. There is daimod to bo duo on such mortgage tho sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven and 36/100 Dottars ($63,887.36) Including Merest at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in tho mort­ gage and tie statutes of tho Stale of Mictegan. notioo Is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mfchigan at 1:00 pm. on May 6,2004. Tho premises are tocstod in tho City of Battle Crook, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1M ine of Section 32. Town 1 North. Range 8 Wool distant 1199.50 foot West of the center ol said sec­ tion and running thonce North 880.00 loot: thonce West. 173.11 tout to the West Ine of the East 1/2 of the Northwest IM of said section; thence South along said West line of tho East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, 880.00 toot to said East and West 1M Hno; thonce East along said 1M line 166.97 feet to the piece of beginning. Subject to an easement over tho Southerly 33.00 toot lor pubic highway purposes. Parcel 2: A parcel ol land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 32; thence North 89 O.*<es 01 minutes 50 seconds West teg the EaJ .nd West 1/4 line of said Section 32 a distance ot 1366.47 leet to the West line of tho East 1/2 of the Northwest IM of said Section 32; thence North 01 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds East along said West ine, 136.09 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 84 degrees 09 minutes 24 seconds West. 5.68 feet; thence North 04 degrees 33 min­ utes 40 seconds West. 50.38 feet; ♦hence North 84 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East, 11.00 feet to said West Ine; thence South 01 degrees 26 min­ utes 45 seconds West along said West line, 50.80 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property te deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241*. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectos»ng mort­ gagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower, in that event, your dam­ ages. if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: April 1.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 22i .0074. Pub: 4/1 - 4/29 AMENDED NOTICE NOTICE TO THE REBDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that tho Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wifl conduct a pubic hear­ ing for the toftowing: Case Number ¥-2-2004 Joy Smith. Location: 2821 W Shore Dr., in Section 30 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 14x4441 addMon onto an existing homo that is too does to tho side lot Ine (4-ft). the mHrnun is 14-ft; in tho RL-1 zoning dtatrict. Caee No. ¥-3-2004 Bruce VWreawMar. Localton: 8812 S. Shore Dr„ In Section 7 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x16-11 deck onto an existing horns that la too does to the side lot line (3-ft A 1.4-ft), the minimum is 641; In tho RL-1 zoning district. Caee Number ¥-4-2004 Mark Domer. Location: 11820 Lewis Rd., in Section 29 of OrangevMefwp Purpose: Roquwtf-ng a variance to erect a 24x3241 second story onto an existing detached amssoory buiidtog that is too dose to tho side lot Hno (1.741), the minimum is 20-8; in the AR zoning dtatrict Case Number ¥-6-2004 John A Loutoo WNIo Location: Scott Park Rd., lots 36 A 37. in Section 10 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 30x8041 house wtth a garage in ttw basement that wB bo too ctooo to the skfe tot Hno (741), tho mini­ mum a 13-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district Case Number ¥4-2004 Brien Mflchol Location: Ernest Lane, in Section 30 of Castleton Twp.; In the AR zoning dtatrict Purpooo: Requesting a variance lor rettof bum tho construction standards of Section 4.44 Private Roads of the Barry County Zoning Ordtoanco ot 1978, as amended. Caao Number ¥-7-2004 James Davidson Locate: 531 Eagto Point, in Section 4 of Woodtand Twp. Purpooo: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x2441 attached garage onto an existing house that is too ctooo to tho aide lot Ine (341). the mWmum is 64t; in the RL-2 zoning dtatrict Case Number ¥4-2004 Dermic A KM Moore Location: 4226 Joy Rd., in Section 6 ot OrangevHe Twp. Purpooo: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x2441 attached garage onto an existing homo that is too does to the sido tot Ine (3-ft). too mini­ mum is 94L end wfl bo too ctooe to tho rear lot Ine zero (0-ft), the minimum it 1041; In tho RL-1 zoning dtatrict. CaooNumbor ¥-10-2004 Ronald and Chert ItsBsitsy Locate: 9525 Carlton Center Rd., in Section 14 of Woodtend TWp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to cred two (2) additions - 10.5x12 ft. A 12x21 ft. onto an existing house that te too ctooo to tie road right of way 27.10 ft. (the minimum te 75 ft) in tho A zoning dtetrict Meeting Dele: April 13,2004. Time: 730 pun. Piece: Community Room in ttw Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above deecribod properties wfl bo compteted by the Zoning Board ol Appeals members before the hearing. interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbotty or in writing wfl bo given the oppor­ tunity to bo heard at tho above mentioned limo and piece. Any written response may bo matted to ttw address listed below or taxed to (289) 948-4820. The variance appttcatione are available for pubttc the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 pm.) Monday-Friday. Pteaee cal ttw Planning Office at (289) 945-1290 for further infor­ mation. Tho County d Barry wfl provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor ttw hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at ttw meeting, to IndMduais with (Usabilities at the meetingftwaring upon ton (10) days notioo to ttw County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact ttw County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Mi 49058, (269) 945-1284 Debbie Smith, Barry County Clerk («) �Page 20 - Thursday. Apnl 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Cedar Creek Institute plans activities for April, May After a long cold winter. Pierce Cedar is members: $ 13 for adults and $5 for children A “Birding for Beginners" hike al 8 p.m. Creek Institute is ready to help celebrate the and non-members, $15 for adults and $6 for Saturday. April 24. will focus the beauty of twisted stalk, blue cohosh, and other flowers arrival of spring with a variety of activities children. the birds that call Pierce Cedar Creek Institute blooming in the institute's beech maple for­ home. Tips to help identify birds by sight and hike. est. Cost for members is $3 per person or $6 Reservations are required and must be held this month and next. Residents ready to get outdoors and enjoy with a credit card number. sound will be the focus of this hepatica. Duthchmen's britches, trillium. the first signs of the season are encouraged to The monthly lecture series will be held at 7 Participants will discover the diversity of bird per family. Cost for non-members is $5 per take advantage of the institute's nature trails. .m. Thursday. April 22. with “Life in Rowing species that cither nest in or migrate through person or $10 per family. There are more than five miles of trails avail­ Waters: Status. Prospectus and Some Cool the area. The program is designed for begin­ able for enjoyment. The trails are open daily Adaptations." ning birders, but all are welcome. Reservations are required. Call (269) 721­ 4190. Steve Kohler, associate professor. Western Please bring a pair of binoculars and a bird A Family Series program. “It’s For the In addition to the nature trails, visitors are Michigan University, will provide a brief guide if you have them. A limited number of Birds" will celebrate International Migratory invited to take part in one of the many upcom­ introduction to the organisms (especially binoculars may be available to use for those Bird Day Sunday. May 8. in a unique way. ing activities planned in April and early May. plant, that do not have them. with an evening of fun and laughs as the from dawn to dusk free of charge. On Sunday. April 11. there will be an invertebrates, and fish) found in The hike will last streams and rivers, their general status in the approximately one and a half to two hours. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Players go back Easter brunch and program. The program United States, and their use are indicators of Dress for the weather. for a nostalgic look at the classic television scheduled after brunch is free and open to the the health of running water ecosystems. Cost for members is $3 per person or $6 for public. Win Shaughnessy, a life-long flower Kohler will highlight important physical char­ families (immediate family only). Cost for "bug" will lead the program as he guides vis­ acteristics that distinguish flowing waters non-members is $5 per person or $6 for fam­ itors through the spring floral display with from other systems, and some adaptations of ilies (immediate family only). slides taken over four decades. Those attend­ organisms that have been shaped by those ing can discover how the appearance of native physical features. spring wild flowers signals winter's death There will be no cost to attend the lecture. knell and the promise of renewal and re­ Gourmet desserts and flavored coffee will be growth. Space is available at the H a.m. seating. available for $2 The program will lake place at 1:15 p.m. Cost welcome. Call (269) 721-4190. of some of Michigan's renowned naturalists. The program will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost will be members: $5 for adults and $3 for Reservations are required. Call (269) 721­ children (under 12), and non-members: $6 for 4190. On adults and $4 for children (under 12). Sunday. May 2. at 2 p.m. in a Reservations are required. Call (269) 721­ “Wildflower Walk." participants will have a 4190. to visit "Little Grand For more information about the institute Canyon" a ravine dug by the glaciers over call (269) 721-4190 or visit www.cedar- unique opportunity Reservations are preferred. Walk-ins arc show "What’s My Line" and share in the lives 12,000 years ago. Participants will learn Senator Patty Birkholz creekinstitute.org Get the most for the least. Round Table plans evening with Birkholz This meeting of the month's Barry County Manufacturers' Round Table will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hastings cam­ pus of Kellogg Community College Thursday. April 29. As of part (he series of programs designed to help improve local manufactur­ 04 GMC Envoy XL 04 GMC Envoy 04 Grand Am SE 04 Grand Prix ing skills and retain jobs in Barry County, Lease Now For Only Lease Now For Only Lease Now For Only Lease Now For Only Table is sponsoring an evening with State s344 s347. 39 month lease w/$1.I00 down. $ 1.822 due al sigrwxJ s190 39 -.xjnth lease w/S 1.100 down. 39 month lease w/S 1000 down. SI.819 due at signing $1,190 due at signing the Barry County Manufacturers' Round Senator Patty Birkholz. s226 The evening will be an informal round table discussion with Birkholz, who repre­ sents all of Barry. Eaton and Allegan coun­ 39 month lease w/S 1000 down. $ 1226 due at signing ties in Lansing. 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Thu 4 Fn unhl 6 Saturday until noon SHWCt HOURS; Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-04-15.pdf 6d0f1675153370d302911cc6116dd8cc PDF Text Text HAs;i:;:srb'LicuBRAni 121S CHURCH $1 HAS UNGS Ml 43058-1893 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thuisday, April 15. 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 16 PRICE 5OC All that jazz Festival this weekend is a first Ridin' to the musk ) The ‘Jazz Trolley' will bn out thia wonkend lor residents participating in the two-day Jazz Festival In Hastings On Friday starting at 7:30 p.m. to O&.m. the 'Jazz Trollen'’ win travel on a route between the Hastings Public Library, the Thornapple Arts Council, Jetterson Street Gallery and State Grounds and Saturday it w.ll run from 10:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. from the Central Auditorium to State Grounds. Cost is a donation. Leaning out one of the "open-air* sides on the trolley is Joseph Bleam, manager/transportation coordinator. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first of what organizers hope will be an annual jazz festival in Hastings event will take to stages downtown Friday and SaMtoy. April 16 and 17. The TAC/Felpausch Jazz Festival begins Friday with small concerts scheduled at the Thornapple Arts Council Gallery, Jefferson Street Gallery. Hastings Public Library and the State Grounds Co ffee H ou se. Earl ier in the evening, members of the High School All­ Star band will get to meet each other and rehearse for the first time at Central Auditorium. They will be performing Saturday evening. Alex Robinson from Thomapple Kellogg High School, playing the baritone saxophone, will be joined by Brian Good from Caledonia High School on trumpet in the TAC/Felpausch Jazz Festival All Star Band this weekend during the first-ever festival in Hastings Other local students in the all-star band are Matt Hoffman on trombone. Jeremy Lockwood on bass from Hastings and Lakewood trombone player Alex Ketchum. The all-star band will open for the Paul Keller Orchestra Saturday, April 17, at Central Auditorium. These students will join others selected from the other barter per*WW»-‘ iag Saturday, including jazz ensembles from Greenville. Forest Hills and Coopersville. Schools were awarded one student in the all-star band for each band they had partici­ pating in the festival. The Ed Englerth band will perform at the Thornapple Arts Council Gallery at 117 E State St. at 8 p.m. and at State Grounds Coffee house at 9:45. Englerth says the group will be performing works that will be record­ ed on their next compact disk. Jefferson Street Gallery will be boat to the Les Jazz Big Band at 8:30 p.m. Les Jazz, under the direction of Joe LaJoye is familiar to local jazz lovers as a community-based ensemble performing since 1988. Hastings Public Library at 121 Church St. will be host for the Hastings High School Jazz Octet at 7 p.m. and the Ionia High School Jazz Combo at 7:30. State Grounds Coffee House will be the site for the Comstock Park High School Combo at 9 p.m. and the Ed Englerth band at 9:45. Anyone who wants to stay in town for the evening can stop by the Hastings First United Methodist Church for the Habitat for Humanity Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday will begin with performances of high school bands. Local jazz enthusiast Dave Dimmers will be the emcee. Some of the bands are part of the curriculum of their high schools while others are truly extracur­ ricular. with practices after school or early in the morning before school '•■tarts. The Hastings High School Jazz Band Day. under the direction of Joe LaJoye, per­ forms at 10 a.m. This group includes stu- See JAZZ FESTIVAL pg. 3 County appointment woes continue by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners still hasn't been able to avoid controversy in mak*ng appointments. The latest installment in the continuing drama (for more than a year) unfolded Tuesday morning when spumed Agriculture Preservation Board applicant Jeff VanNortwick presented remarks to the board. Controversy arose against later in the meeting during usually routine reappointment of a member of the Planning Commission. VanNortwick. who was rebuffed in his efforts to be reappointed last December to the Parks and Recreation Commission, was passed over in his bid to join the Ag Preservation Board. Appointed to the two open seats were Realtor Karen Echtinaw of Freeport and Jason Larabee. who is grounds superintendent for the Hastings Country Club. Commissioner Tom Wing said. “Neither of the candidates for the positions had what we consider a typical relationship with farming,” but he said he believes them to be “qualified and capable." Echtinaw will finish out the remainder of the term of Mark Hewitt, who has resigned. The term will expire on Dec. 31, 2006. Larabee will complete the rest of Tom Otto’s term, expiring on Dec. 31 of this year. VanNortwick. when he applied for one of the two the Ag Preservation Board seats available, produced recommendations from several organizations, former Cedar Creek Institute Director Dr. Gary Pierce and Johnstown Township Supervisor Robert Mack. He told the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday that the process of appointments is flawed when applicants are not made aware of certain biases or special interests connected with committee members doing the interviews. He specifically referred to Wing, who joined fellow Commissioner James French in voted 2-1 against recom­ mending VanNortwick’s appointment. Don Nevins voted in his favor. Sandy James, the other member of the County Development Committee, was absent from the interviews. He said Wing is a member of the Farm Bureau, which is at odds with VanNortwick on his continuing battle with his neighbor, a concentrated animal feeding operation in See APPOINTMENTS, pg. 3 No contests in school elections Hollie Bonnema hired new curator at Charlton Park Historical Society will meet tonight The Bury County Historical Society will have its Thursday evening, (tonight. April 15) meeting at the Freeport Cunununity Building at 200 S. State St. Reeport. This will be a combined meeting with the Freeport Historical Society. The | meeting begins at 7 pan. Richard Kunde will show puokM and ' talk about the "Freeport Hall of Fame." | Members are asked to bring cookies to share with the boats. More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 Hollie Bonnema has been hired as Historic Charlton Park’s new curator of education. Bonnema. from Grand Haven and a gradu­ ate of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, succeeds Bill Eberle, who resigned this past winter. She earned two degrees in the field of public history at WMU; a bachelor of arts degree in June of 2000. and a master of arts degree in December 2003. Bonnema said she finds it exciting working for Charlton Park. She has a passion for museums and looks forward to the challenges and rewards offered by her new position. “Hollie is no stranger to museums and his­ toric interpretation." said Charlton Park Director Dr. George Ward Shannon. “She has many years of hands-on experience educating children and working within museum envi­ ronments." She has participated in the Smithsonian Affiliations internship program serving as an intern for the National Air and Space Museum. Washington D.C. and its affiliate the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum. There she surveyed and completed a proposal for new storage, conservation and cataloguing procedures for the entire collections manage­ ment system at the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum. Prior to that experience she served as a J-Ad Graphics News Service There will be no contests in the five area districts’ annual school board elections Monday. June 14. Many of the ballots will be filled only with incumbents who are unopposed. In the Hastings School Board the two fouryear term seats open, are of cunent Board President Patricia Endsley and Treasurer Eugene Haas. Both Endsley and Haas filed to run for their seats and will be alone on the bal­ docent at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, where she helped with daily activities, school groups, tours and ticket sales. The Marble Springs Historic Site in Knoxville. Tenn., employed her to manage their collections and exhibitions, and to coordinate their volunteers and to conduct school tours and special events. Her first internship was with the Office of the State Archaeologist in Lansing, where she participated in an archaeological excavation in Fayette. Mich., and created an inventory of the artifacts on an ARGUS data­ base. Bonnema began her new job here at Charlton Park on Monday. April 12. “The park s board and staff are very pleased to have Hollie join the park’s team." Shannon said. “With less than a full week on the job. already Hollie has proven to be full of ambition and motivation. She interacts well with people and is very organized. Given her extensive background in early American his­ tory and material culture, she is a good fit. “Hollie has a firm grasp of the interdisci­ plinary aspects of both public historyand museum studies, and thus has the expertise needed to help drive our mission forward. We are delighted to have her on board." As curator of education, her primary duty Jeff VanNortwick Hollie Bonnema is to manage the education and interpretative programs offered within the park's historic village setting. During the spring, summer and fall, she will create, develop and imple­ ment education programs for the park’s varied museum and historic village audiences. During the winter months, she will manage and monitor the park’s extensive artifact col­ lection and archive. As collections curator, she is responsible for collection care, conservation and preser­ vation. Throughout the year, she will serve as the park’s volunteer coordinator. lot. The Delton Kellogg School Board has a similar situation with two seats open for cur­ rent Board President Sandy Barker and Trustee Joseph Noto, both filed and will also be unop­ posed at the election. In the Thomapple Kellogg School Board there are two open seats. Incumbent Don Haney is running unopposed and Cynthia Ordway is new and also running unopposed for the seat being vacated by veteran board member Nancy Goodin. On the Maple Valley School Board, incum­ bent Jerry Sessions. who is currently serving as president, will run unopposed for his four-year seat. Two candidates have filed for Lakewood School Board’s two open seats for the June 14 election, incumbent Tim Tromp from Lake Odessa and Jeffrey Gibbs from Sunfield. Tromp's and Pam Christensen’s terms expire this July and Christensen has chosen not to run again. �P.ige 2 - Thursday. Aprt 15. 2004 - Th, Hastings Banner Jami Shilling selected top NEWS BRIEFS business student for HHS continued from front page Plan Commission sets public hearing The Hastings Planning Commission will bold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. May 3. to consider amendments to the 1999 master plan for the City of Hastings. City Clerk Joe Young said the area con­ sidered in this master plan amendment is located within the area bounded by West State Street, Court Street. South Broadway and Market Street. The Planning Commission is considering a change in the future land use from a separate commercial and residential classification to a planned unit development (PUD) designation to be called the Court Street Planned Unit Development area, which would allow a mix of uses subject to design standards to insure compatibility with nearby residential uses and to provide a transition westward from the downtown area. City Council plans hearing on budget The Hastings City Council will have a special budget meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 19, in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East Stale St, Hastings, to discuss the fiscal year 2004/2005 budget. For additional information, call City Clerk Joe Young at 616-94S-2468. Music fund-raiser slated for April 24 Community Music School students and teachers are gathering pledges from family, friends and businesses for the school's first annual Share-A-Tbon. a fund-raiser to help make music lessons affordable to all Participants will perform for the public Saturday, April 24. from 10 am. to 1 pm. at the First United Methodist Church, 209 West Green St., Hastings. Proceeds will fund scholarships and services not covered by tuition. ,, „ . Performers range from young children to adults, and include a wide variety of instru­ ments. The program will include video demonstrations of Kindermusik, the delightful music program for young chil­ dren from infancy through age seven. Children can explore instruments at an Instrument petting zoo. provided compli­ ments of Masteller Music. Visitors registering for lessons or classes that day will have registration fees waived, a savings of $15 per student. The Community Music School accepts all appli­ cants regardless of age or skill level. Registration for private lessons is open all through the semester, with tuition being prorated. The current semester runs through May 22. Summer semester runs from June to August For more information about the Share-ATbon or learning opportunities of the Community Music School, please call (269) 948-9441. Baby-sitting class set for 2 Saturdays The local local chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will have baby-sit­ ting classes on consecutive Saturdays in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department The class will offer eight hours of train­ ing on two Saturdays, April 17 and 24, from 9 am. to 2 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. The class is open to youth 11 to 15 years of age. Participants will learn how to provide safe care for infants and children with a "hands-on" learning experience that includes feeding, diapering and dressing of infants, conflict resolution and basic first aid and critical emergency action skills. All courtesy of Rose Construction Sho« truck trophy presentations are at 3:30 pm. Promoters Kim and Tim Voshell of Nothin' But Truck and NBT Screen Printing A Embroidery invite all truck owners to eater their vehicles in the professionally judged show. Trophies will be awarded in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive model year categories, with honors given for best paint and graphics and best of show. Pre-registration is $10 per vehicle until May 1. Participants can pre-register at Nothin' But Truck at 1310 E. State St. in Hastings and receive a free T-shirt, or request a mail-in registration form by call­ ing (269) 948-7825. Day-of-sbow registra­ tion is $15 per vehicle forjudged trucks. The show truck gate opens at 8 am. and registration continues until 12:30. Dash plaques and goody bags will be awarded to the first 200 trucks through the gate. Spectator admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years old. For more information call Historic Chariton Park at (269) 945-3775, or visit www.charitonpark.org. Candidate filing deadline May 11 The deadline for Republican and Democratic Party candidates to file for state, county and township partisan offices in Michigan is 4 pm. Tuesday, May 11. Republican and Democratic candidates who seek the office of state representative or a county office may file a $100 filing fee instead of a petition. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m., Friday, May 14. Candidates without political party affilia­ tion who seek a partisan office must file a qualifying petition and an Affidavit of Identity (two copies) no later than 4 pm. Thursday, July 15. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 pm. Monday. July 19. Candidates for township offices file with the township clerk. Candidates for county office file with the county clerk. Candidates for the state House of Representatives or the U.S. House of Representatives, whose dis­ trict is wholly contained in one county, file with the county clerk. Those candidates whose districts fall in more than one county file at the Bureau of Elections in Lansing. For more information about filing requirements and up-to-date listings of the candidates who have filed for judicial and state elective offices, please refer to the Department of State website or call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. Lincoln Dinner will be April 30 The Barry County Republican Party’, annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday. April 30. at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37 in Middleville. Guest speaker will be Third District Congressman Veni Ehlers, who represents all of Barry County in Washington D.C. Tickets for $25 apiece are available at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, call 945-2454. For more information, call Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth at (269) 792-6357. Pheasants Forever banquet April 17 Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its seventh annual banquet Saturday, April 17, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Jim Brace, habitat specialist, says. "Each year the banquet is the most important fund­ participants who complete the eight hours of training will receive a Red Cross babysit­ ting certification card. The cost of this class is $20. To register for this class stop by or call the Hastings Community Education Center at 948-4414. raising event of the year. All proceeds from our banquet go toward improving wildlife habitat throughout Barry County. It is through the generosity of our sponsors and patrons that we are able to plant hundreds of Truck Show set at Chariton Park Villa at 6:30 pm. Scott Prill, banquet chairman, said prizes will include a fly-in Canadian fishing trip, a Canadian bear hunt, taxidermy services, as well as jewelry, and many custom framed The fourth annual Truck Show & Swap Meet, billed as West Michigan's largest, will be held at Historic Chariton Park from 9 am. to 4 pm. Sunday. May 2. Lil Miss Dangerous, the female monster truck competitor, and other monster trucks will show off their car-crushing skills, beginning at noon. There will be burnout competitions from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and there will be truck pulls from 1 to 3 p.m.. acres to prairie grasses each year.” Doors are set to open at 5:15 p.m. for cocktails with dinner served by the Middle prints. A table of gifts will be set up for the youths who attend the banquet as well. This year. Pheasants Forever will be giving away more than 20 different firearms, says local chapter President Jim Decker. To reserve seats, call Scott or Susan Prill at 269-948-3917 or see Jim Decker at the Freeport Elevator. Jami Shilling, daughter of Dave and Jill Shilling of Hastings, has been selected as the Class of 2004 Outstanding Business Student. The Hastings High School Business Education Department chose her on the basis of her commendable achievements in the business curriculum at Hastings. The teachers who selected her were Nancy Cottrell. Mary Dawson and Tracy George. Shilling has focused her elective studies in business by taking Computer Applications I and II. Computer Information and Technology. Advanced Computer Information and Technology. Business Law. and has served as a teacher aide for the busi­ ness department. She also has been an active participant in business activities outside of the classroom as a two-year member of Business Professionals of America. She has partici­ pated in a number of BPA activities and fund-raisers and has been a regional and state BPA representative in both word pro­ cessing and access. Other extra-curricular activities have kept her busy throughout her high school career. She has been a member of Student Council. Teen Council. National Honor Society, Interact Club, SADD, Pride Club, and is a member of her church youth group. She has also been involved in basketball and soccer throughout her four years. Shilling is employed at Barry County Probation and Parole and participates in the high school work experience program. Jami will continue her studies at Michigan State University in the fall. Jami Schilling ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week “Grief Recovery” series to any area adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. The sessions will be held from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. on five consecutive Tuesdays, from April 27 through May 25. at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the program. Those who want to register or obtain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavment Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Farmers Market may go 7 days by Marek Wertover Staff Writer The Fanners Market, located in the parking lot next to Tvden Park, now will be able to operate any day of the week for the 2004 growing season. The Hastings City Council approved the change Monday night after receiving a writ­ ten request from Allie Smith, Farmer's Market Master, who asked “Could we use it (lot) any day of the week for the Fanner’s Market? As some time we have produce that might not keep till next market day?" The local Fanners Market traditionally has been operating from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays from late spring through October. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the Farmer's Market now has permission to use the area next to Tyden Park for any of the seven says each week. Smith said that if they have some items left over to sell, they now hqve the option to come back and sell it the next Iday. If items were left over from Saturday the seller could come back on Sunday and Monday. It was stressed that this does not mean that the market has to be operating every day. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Was presented with a “Unaccounted for Water Analysis Report” from Mansfield. He said the city was working with engineers Williams & Works to define the discrepancy in the amount of water treated by the city and amount of water counted and billed. Ideally the unaccounted for water in the system would be at 10 to 15 percent, but the city has been as high as 24 percent. Mansfield said there will always be unac­ counted for water in the system and they are trying to get into the 10 to 15 percent range. In the three step process they have deter­ mined that the “data processing side” has been ruled out. They will next address the possible cause of meter errors and inaccuracies. This could be caused by old meters that are not function­ ing as well as newer meters. The ideal length of time for a meter is 15 years. If this were targeted as the problem, there would be a changing out of old meters. The metering errors mav be the cause of the discrepancies. The final step would exploring a possible leak in the system, something Mansfield said doesn't appear to be the problem. The numbers have declined for the unac­ counted for waler with January at 26 percent, February at U) percent and March at 15.5 per­ cent. This pattern has the number coming close to the desired 10 to 15 percent range. • Heard the monthly report from Tim Girrbach for the Department of Public Services, that the tree removal and trimming project was completed. The stump removal project will be concluded sometime this week. The department is seeking sealed bids for projects including the parking lots mowing and maintenance, sealcoating major and local streets, street trees of the public right-ofways. and mowing and maintenance of the city parks. On April 19 crews will begin picking up compostable yard debris, the process usually takes two weeks. Residents are asked to limit the size of brush that is placed out for pick-up to six inches in diameter or less. Also loose material is asked to be placed in Kraft biodegradable bags, no bags made of plastics or other non-biodegradeable material will be picked up. There will only be one pass around the city, so material should be placed out before April 19. The dumpster behind the city’s maintenance facility is available for res­ idents to use. Each month this summer there will be com­ postable year debris pickups on the following dates only June 7. July 6. Aug. 9. Sept. 7 and Oct. 4. Those that miss these dates can take yard waste to the compostable container behind the city’s maintenance garage or the Mayor Bob May presents a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, to Carolyn Gardiner, a satellite office coordinator for the Partnership for Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan. The proclamation stated. “Equal opportunity in housing can best be accomplished through leadership, example, education, and mutual cooperation of all those affiliated with the housing industry and the public." city's material storage year located on West State Road (by appointment only). The “final touches” to the pavilion behind the Hastings Industrial Incubator will be com­ pleted by the end of April. The pavilion is open to the public. • Formally appointed K. Joseph Young as clerk/treasurer/finance director/TOIA admin­ istrator. and adopted Resolution 2004-05 to authorize him “to endorse checks and orders for the payment of money on deposits at the city's financial institutions.” • Heard a report from Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. who said there were 35 runs for the month of March, with 12 in the city and 23 rural. The Hastings Fire Department will have its annual pancake breakfast on May 1 at the fire department from 7 a.m. to noon. The cost is a donation and tiie proceeds will go toward water and ice rescue equipment. • Accepted the Professional Code Inspectors report for the first quarter 2004 and agreed to a one year contract with PCI expir­ ing April 30. 2005 for building and rental inspection. • Granted a request from Patsy Bylsma and Margaret Pyne for a fence at 728 and 740 Howard Lane. The fence is on “the southerly edge of a drainage easement held by the city" and therefore permission had to be granted “prior to any improvements being constructed within the easement.” • Approved renewed of Option to Purchase Lot 5 off Enterprise Drive by the Crane Company Inc. The company anticipates con­ struction will begin in fail. • Delayed any formal action until a city attorney is selected to answer a request from Douglas Vickery to deed to the city a portion of Parcel C of Lot 38. Supervisor Glasgow 1st Addition, at the end of South Jefferson. • Awarded contract for design and con­ struction engineering for storm sewer improvements for Clinton Street. This is funded through a community development block grant (CDBG) and has a local match being provided by the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). • Were given the Hastings Public Library report for March with 9.478 items checked out. With the purchasing of property at 227 E. State St. for the new library the Library Board is working with Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr & Huber (FTCH). the firm contracted with to do the architectural plans and related engineer­ ing aspects, has the baseline environmental assessment and the due care plan written. This has been affirmed by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. FTCH is working on preparation specifications for the demolition of the current building so that bids can be solicited. At the April 19 monthly meeting of the Library Board, architect Dave Clark will present site drawings. The Steering Committee is meeting every two weeks to plan the restart of the fund-rais­ ing. Once a drawing of the proposed building and cost is determined the committee can assess what the fund-raising goals will be. A group is visiting new libraries to see who functions can be included in the design of the new building. • Granted a request from the Barry County Parks and Recreation Department to have a banner across Stale Street from April 26 through May 3 and waive the fee. They also granted a request from the Barry County Fair and Agricultural Society to hang a banner over Slate Street from July 1-Z4 and waive the fee. • Approved request for the YMCA to use Bob King and Fish Hatchery Paries softball fields Tuesday and Thursdays 5 to 9 p.m. April 27 through July 1. • Adopted Resolution 2004-05 for the Thomapple River Cleanup Committee for the use of Tyden Park for their annual river cleanup, it is a resolution for stay of the ordi­ nance. • Allowed the relinquishment of the Option to Purchase Lol 6 off of Enterprise Drive, as requested by CoDee Stamping Inc. They also granted a credit for the deposit of $1,850. • Were informed of the “Cool Cities Initiative.” a program launched by Gov. Jennifer Granbolm. The city is in the process in applying for a catalyst grant that focuses on the downtown. The program looks a items in a city including the quality of life, activities for all ages, and much more. A minimum of 12 cities are selected and the city is “opti­ mistic” of the chances. • Set a budget workshop for April 19 at 6 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2004/2005. • Set a public hearing on April 26 at 7:30 p.m. to determine the necessity of a Downtown Special Assessment District. Addressed will be. “The cost of the ongoing maintenance of the Downtown Parking Lots shall be assessed against those properties deemed to benefit from the use of the parking lots and the maintenance thereof.” « �The Heelings Banner - Thursday. April 15,2004 — Page 3 JAZZ FESTIVAL, continued from page 1 dents wishing to audition for the select Hastings Jazz Band Night. The Day band gives than the opportunity to hone their skills. The Allegan High School Jazz Band per­ forms al 10:25 am. This band has done well in recent competitions The Lakewood High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Dave Macqueen. per­ forms at 10:50 am. Macqueen has been out at medical leave and the band is being led by professional percussionist Austin Zeno. It will perforating band arrangements popular with audiences. Ute Caledonia High School Jazz Band, directed by Gordon Usher, will perform at 11:15 am. This band is used to early morn­ ings since it rehearses before school at 7 am. Students begin focusing on jazz after the com­ petition season for the marching and sym­ phonic bands, as well as their woodwind ensemble are finished. Students in the jazz taremhlr come from all the Caledonia bands. The Forest Hills Central Jazz Ensemble II performs at 11:40 am. This is one of three Forest Hills jazz groups. The experimental Greenville High School Jazz Lab n band performs at 12.05 p.m. Under the direction of Jeff Ayres, the group is one of two jazz bands at the high school level. Greenville, incidentally, is host for an annual Jazz Day, which will be held this year on Thursday, April 22. The Ionia High School Jazz Band can be heard at 12:30 p.m. The Spring Lake High School Big Band, under the direction of Michael Tniszkowski. will perform four numbers at 12:55 p.m. The bend will be "showing oft" its rhythm section. The Coopersville High School Jazz Band, with director Scott Struyk. performs at 1:20 pun. This group meets at 6:30 a.m. every two out of three days of school. Their selectiou will include "When the Saints Go Marching in" and "St Louis Bhtes." The Thornapple--Kellogg High School Jazz Band, directed by Ray Rickert, taka the stage st 1:45 p.m. This bend was formed more than 30 yean ago by former band director Tom Nash. It has performed in many local festi­ vals. The Forest Hills Central Jazz Ensemble I performs at 2:10 p.m., followed by the Eaton Thomapple KeHogg Jazz Band Rapids High School Jazz Band at 2:35 and the Greenville High School Jazz Lab I band at 3. The Homer High School Jazz Band paforms al 3:25 p.m. This “small, but mighty" group is directed by Scott McMecking. It is anotha of the groups which rehearses daily at 7 a.m. before school begins. This band is the featured performa al an annual dinner-dance where it delights the dancers with three hours of big band music. The Hastings High School Jazz Band Night will perform under the direction of Joe LaJoye al 3:50 p.m. This is the high school's select ensemble which has consis­ tently done well at competitions. The Northview High School Jazz Ensemble perfa at 4:15 This group is well known state wide, a well as nationally. Il is directed by Max Colley Jr. The East Kentwood High School Jazz Ensemble closes the high school portion of the festival al 4:40. Any of the bands who wish to stay in Hastings on Saturday have been invited to perform at the State Grounds Coffee house for an "open mic" jam session. The high school musicians will be joined al 2 and 3 p-tn. by the Grand Valley State University Jazz Combo, which includu Hastings High School gradu­ ate Josh Doe. The “Jazz Trolley" will be out this weekend taking around residents participating in the festival. On Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m.. the trolley will travel on a route between the Hastings Public Library, the Thomapple Arts Council. Jefferson Street Gallery and State Grounds. On Saturday it will run from 10:30 an to 4:30 p.m. from the Central Auditorium to State Grounds. Cat for the “Jazz Trolley" is a donation. Barry County Transit has called what used to be referred to as the “Holly Trolley" back into action for the spring and summer festi­ vals in the area. The "open-air" sides are a new feature that allow residents a chance to fed the wind and wave to passers-by. While riding the Jazz Trolley, visitors will listen to recorded jazz music. And the music doesn't slop there. Ute Lakewood Band Boosters invite everyone to a spaghetti dinna. Dinners ate $5 a person and APPOINTMENTS, continued from page 1 Johnstown Township. VanNortwick contends his home and property, which is 70 percent wetlands, has been polluted by excessive nutrients and waste from Spring Creek Farm. He claimed the 2,400-cow operation con­ fined to a 20-acre parcel has negatively impacted his property and his appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal on his assessment was rateUibta favor. Heeold the boud. “Sprcial interest people deserve to be beard, but when special inter­ ests control the process, we restrict involve­ ment by the public... This (appointment process) is tainted by personal conflict. There’s a history between myself and Commissioner Wing.. "I think we've crossed the line when a rep­ resentative from the Farm Bureau, which sup­ ports industrial farms, sits on the nominating VanNortwick said he had asked Wing fa assistance with his pollution problem and Spring Creek Farm, "but to no avail... "The County Board has paid more attention to a woman with a problem with bird feces." Wing objected to VnNortwick's com­ ments. calling fa him to be cut off because he had spoxen fa more than the customary three minutes allotted for public comment and he later contended he indeed had ma with VanNortwick about the problem. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said. “Whether be (Wing) is a member of the Farm Bureau is not the issue, that's up to the voters who elect him." VanNortwick replied that Wing is commis­ sioner in bis district end "I want preservation of my farm land. He chooses to be on the other side of the fence." MacKenzie added. “He's not representing Farm Bureau, he's representing the county as * commissioner. The chairman said it's unfair to malign a public official because he's a member at a club a organization. VanNortwicx insisted that the appointment process "be more transparent." French, who joined Wing in voting not to recommend VanNortwick. said. “We're deal­ ing with personalities (while interviewing candidates). It is a personal thing, bow some­ one strikes you during an interview." Jama said, “In past interviews, we ask if they (the applicants) have any questions of us. That is something we always do." About VanNortwick s troubles his quasi­ corporate farm neighbor, she told him. “If there is something I could do as a commis­ sioner, I would. But our hands are tied." When Nevins asked VanNortwick about the pollution problem, the latter replied. “If I lived next door to you and my septic tank was leaking into the ground of your property, what would you do. Don?" Nevins answered. “I wouldn't like it." VanNortwick concluded. “I would hope the board would move in a more transparent direction. I take exception to the way I’ve been treated with regard to personal conflict" VanNortwick. a landscaper, served on the Parks and Recreation Commission fa one full term until last December when the board refused to reappoint him. He was known for being outspoken about Charlton Park and crit­ ical of policies and procedures The County Board reappointed Jan McKeough and James Alden to the Planning and Zoning Commission, but there were some unflattering comments made abort Alden. After Wing noted that Alden had “several recommendation from numerous citizens," which he did not seek out. French said he had beard only one comment, "from a gentleman who said be wished Mr. Alden would not be Preach added, however. “We beard: tan both sides, ba we feh be deserves to contin­ ue the work he's doing." Nevins said he has heard more negative than positive comments abort Alden continu­ ing his public service. Commissiona Clare Tripp then asked if the negative comments were about his work a about his p^ninmlity Mackenzie said Alden is "reasonably knowledgeable in planning and zoning mat* ten," but added that "I’m not intending to vote for him today." He said be voted for Alden three yean ago. but feels differently now. "The Planning Commission should not be a political body," he said, maintaining that instead it should be a governmental unit that follows procedures, ordinances and the mas ter plan. "Mr. Alden brings more than that to the table." Mackenzie added. Wing asked the chairman to be more spe­ cific about his comments. Mackenzie, who also serves on the Planning Commission, replied that the matter “could break down into what could be paceived as a personal attack." He said he was merely attempting to explain his "no" vote on reappointing Alden. Wing defended Alden, saying. “Everything I've heard him say coma with a well­ thought-out reason." The vote to reappoint was 6-2 with Nevins and Mackenzie casting the dissenting votes. McKeough was reappointed unanimously. French said, “She has definitely paid ha dua and is a viable memba of that commission." Both will serve three-year terms ending April 30,2007. In other business Tuesday morning, the board: • Announced its nut meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. in City Hall Council Chambers in Hastings. • Was told by MacKenzie that the Southwest Barry Server Agreement refinanc­ ing bonds issues have been addressed by the State Treasury Department • Heard a presentation on the Ag Preservation Board's plans to conduct a sur­ vey in preparation fa efforts to ga state a federal funding fa a farm land preservation program involving purchase of development rights. Funding is available, but usually it involva a local match that run as high as 50 percent “We would like to do a survey of Barry County residents to see if they want it (the program) and are willing to pay fa it" Pennington told the board. MacKenzie asked how much a survey would cost and “we might be open to the idea ( of helping to pay for it). Pennington said it should cost baween $1500 and $2,000. He will check on other potential funding sources first and get back to the board. • Approved an emergency shelter contract In coMboraton wffh the IM TAC/Felpausch Jazz Festival, the Thomapple Arte CouncT* Gaffery In downtown Haadnga will display at least 20 quite Mt represent the various styles of quMng today from April 15 through May 14. Rita Brown created this quHt called "Samptor of Stare," her first effort LMte did she know when she cre­ ated It that It wM be displayed when current and future jazz stare come to town. proceeds will suppat Lakewood music stu­ dents Music wil] be provided by the Forest Hills Central and Hartings High Steel Drum Banda. This dinner will be held in the Central Elementary School cafeteria from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Satunlav . The High School All-Star Band will bold its second rehearsal at Central Auditorium, followed by a sound check fa the Paul Kella Orchestra. Paul Matthew Kella was boot March 11. 1962. He began studying the string bass st age 12 and played his first gigs in his home­ town of Grand Rapids. He continued his clas­ sical music education at the University of Micnigan. Kella moved to Ann Aiba in 1986 to work with pianist Eddie Russ. His affiliation with Russ led him to join alto saxophonist Larry Nozero, with whan he recorded three albums featuring Keller's original compositions snd Today, be leads the 16-piece Paul Kella with the new Green Gables domestic violence shelter, in wLrch the county will pay $10,000 a year fa its services. • Accepted the 2004 Barty County Equalization Valua from Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough. She noted Barry County’s total state equalized valuation (SEV) is about $2.15 billion, up 1.8 percent ova a yen ago. Ttagbie value, a about 50 percent of the SEV. went tip by 6.72 percent, she said. "Taxable value goes up every year," Scarbrough said, "but the tax rate is reduced because of the Headlee Amendment" • Learned from MacKenzie, reading from the Michigan Association of Counties newsletter, that all Michigan countia can expea about a 17 percent cut in state revenue sharing funding next fixed yew. Orchestra which plays original, obscure snd classic big band material collected from all periods of jazz history. In 1995. Paul began working regularly with pianist/vocalirt Diana Krall. Along with Russell Malone. Paul appears on Diana's Grammy-nominated CD, All for You. Paul is currently on the faculty of the University of Michigan in the Jazz Studia Program and . ouadnets improvisation dtbia and Workshops throughout the Midwest The PKO has garnered great popular and critical acclaim accepting the 1998 and 2000 Washtenaw Counci I Fa The Arts Awards for Musical Excellence. The Paul Kella Orchestra has recorded fan- CDs, enjoyed two European tours, and performed at every local music festival. including the Montreux/Detroh Jazz Festival, the Warren Jazz Festival, the Detroit Festival of Arts, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Pine Mountain Music Festival and the Michigan Jazz Festival. Their website is www.pkorecords.com. Paul Kella Orchestra compact disks win be on sale at Central Auditorium. Trumpeter Brandon Cooper has nostalgic reasons for being excited at perforating in Hastings. He is a Hastings High School grad­ uate who performed with current Hastings Band Director Joe La Joye for one yea in the high school band. The Paul Kella Orchestra performs every Monday night al the Firefly Club from 8-11 pro. The Firefly Club is located at 207 Saab Ashley, one block west of Main Street, between Liberty and Washington in down­ town Ann Arba. The finale concert begins at 7:30 pro, in the Central Auditorium. Perforating will be the High School All-Star Band and the Fad Kella Orchestra. Stump Music owna Jack Wiswell will be recoding on Saturday and a compact disk will be available to orda which will feature a performance by each of the high school bands. The Thomapple Arts Council and Hastings are getting national recogniton. This event as been posted at the Smithsonian Institution's jazz month website. The Smitinonian web site if full offun jazz fhets and activitia. It is smjrhwiniMljarT rwg Ticket*-for the finale concert ate S10 for adults and $6 for students. They ate available at the Tboraapple Arts Council offitxs and gallery at 117 State St Call 945-2002 for more information. The gallery win be open from 9 aro to 1 pro on Saturday with jazzy quills on display and to sell tickets. RN/LPNs BISD may lose $12,000 with state cutbacks by Patrida Johns Staff Writer As the members of the Michigan State Legislature continue to work on the budget fa the next fixed year, superintendents of the Barry and Kent intermediate school districts are trying to compensate for rumored cuts of up to 12 percent. Jim Hurd from the BISD anticipates cute of about 10 percent, a S21JOUO. The BISD will try to make up fa these reductions, which affect the administrative level of the district, with funds from their reserva ‘Soon these kinds of cuts are going to directly impact the servica which we can provide to students." Hurd says. One of the problems. Hurd believes, is that few parents know what an intermediate school district is and often confusa it with middle school. An ISD can provide coopera­ tive servica to the districts within their dis­ trict Hastings and Delton Kellogg school dis­ tricts are part of the BISD. The Kent Intermediate School District serves 20 school districts, including the Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia districts. It is anticipating up to a 12 percent cut which could mean more than $430,000. which the K1SD would have to make up through bell tightening and reserva. Assistant Superintendent Don Koehlo says that direct servica to students will na be affected this year, but that the ISD cannot absorb continued cm without impacting stu­ dents. Intermediate school districts statewide may be under scrutiny by the legislature because of the actions of the Oakland Intermediate School District. There is an ongoing investigation of allegations of mis­ use of state and federal funds. The BISD and KISD staff are taking a 'wait and see attitude' to see what cuts are put in the budget fa the next school year, which will begin Oct. 1. Tenoercare Hastings s looKing tot energetic, oeo* lasted and organized kuMduaia to assist in provid­ ing the highest quality of care In a skBod nursing facility. Wo currently have 3rd shift and on cal posi­ tions avslabio. Wo offer on excellent salary, sign on bonus, Insurance benefits and a puffinant team ori­ ented woridng environment For immediate consid­ eration, please apply in person or forward your resume to: Trad Ruddle DON 240 E. North St. Hastings, Ml 48058 Phone:268-945-9564 Fax:269-945-3247 o Notice Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup The City craws wB be picking up compoatabte yard dsbris beginning April 19,2004. Wo again request that residents (mk the debris to only bio-degradable yard waste such as grass, leaves and small Me and brush. Wo ask that residents Smit the size of brush placed out tor pickup to 6 Inches In dtamster a Isos. This Is the maximum size that our brush dripper can sabetackxVy hands. We also request that reektonte piece al looee materials m me Kran Mooegraaacte Dags, no nags made of plastic a other non-btodegradabls materiel used to contain ths yard dsbris Is acceptable, snd wff nd bo picked up. i nseidents should piece the material either very new to the curb In the parking lane a Immedtotoly behind ths curb on the curb lawn . We would ask that residents na place material In any traveled lane, a edjecent to intersections where It might preoent a vision obstruc­ tion. The spring yard dsbris pickup gsneraly takes us about two weeks to complete. We onticlpete beginning the pickup In the 1st Ward, and progressing on through the 2nd. 3rd and 4th Wards. We wil bo making only one pass around town so we ask thte al material bo placed out just prior to the April 19th start ot the pickup to allow us to remove It In a timely fashion. 09530860 Tim GlrrbtiCh uircctor or ruixic ocrvicus �Page 4 - Thursday. April 15. 2004 - *he Hmhoqj Banner PlETTERS^ Bible prescriptions for a troubled young lady Tb the editor: Only 1 of top 10 polluted lakes to be tested Th the editor: According to hit week's front page article in the Banner, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s Environmental Health Division’s "Be in the Swim: Barry-Eaton Surface Water Impact Monitoring" program haa received aoout SX000 per lake of taxpay­ er dollars from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Division. Clean Michigan Initiative Implementation Act of 1998. to test some lakes for e.coli bac­ teria. How were the five sites selected in Barry County? The ten most polluted populated lakes/water bodies in Barry County are (in order of pollution): Thornapple Lake. Wilkinson Lake. Jones Lake. Algonquin Lake, Mill Lake. Little Long Lake/Johnstown. Cloverdale Lake. Guernsey Lake. Leach Lake and Middle Lake. Of the above list, only Thomapple Lake will be tested. Thomapple Lake will obvious­ ly contain plenty of e.coli sewage bacteria since it is the only lake on their list in Barry County that still doesn't have public sewer service. The other four sites on their Berry County list see on lakes with public sewers. If their testing produces e.coli in Gull Lake, or the three sites at the Gen Lake State Park, the sources of pollution will most probably be agricultural runoff, snd not human sewage the ou-er lakes is not so obvious. Perhaps more folks would be using the known polluted lakes for swimming and fish­ ing if they didn't already know they would be risking cholera, or at least swimmer's itch! If the object is to nail some agricultural polluters, then following up on some wellpublicized factory farms might have been a better use of our dollars. Perhaps the only object was to use up the money as easily as possible, without getting any hands dirty. With some imagination and leadership, the $14,812.51 of tax dollars might be better used by training a small army of high school kids who live on the polluted lakes to test the waters in front of their homes this summer. After all. getting a good water sample to send in to the state for testing is not rocket science. These kids might like an easy job this sum­ mer. On the other bend, the kids who have the most to lose from destroying our natural resources might make a few waves. Tom Wilkinson. Well-connected to the sewer, in the City of Hastings GOP hasn't talked about 12 reforms discharges. This makes me wonder what the thinking was that selected these lakes. Why were the other nine on the “most polluted* list skipped over in favor of those that have already been cleaned up? Would the folks on the County Commission who live on or near these pollut­ ed lakes want the Health Department to turn blind eyes to then embarrassing cesspools? Perhaps the fact that the Health Drpre intent Board is dnsninated by County Commissioners may have been an influence. For all the chitter-chatter about attracting tourists and the amount of tax money spent in the name of water iprality. it would seem that the selection process would be more logical and less political. If the object were to test near the best swimming holes, then it would seem that the new YMCA Camp at Algonquin Lake might be a good choice. Perhaps the public access to To the editor. In the April 8 edition of the Banner, in the anicletitled Talk of the Town" you made the statement that former Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer had nosed ‘that both parties’ executive committees have endorsed the 12 positions.* This was m reference to The Twelve Steps Toward Recovery of Good County Government* The Barry County Republican Party Executive Committee has not discussed this program, let alone endorsed it It is scheduled to be brought up st our April 19, meeting with information on the issue being distributed. No action, one way or the other will be taken until our May 17 meeting. William H. Waner. Secretary. Republican Party Executive Committee, Hastings Just three days ago I read a headline in a full page ad in our daily paper. TV, pop music, movies and video games are leading children to sex. drugs, violence, killing and even suicide! Are you as outraged as we are?* Then yesterday I noticed in our local paper that eight of the 12 babies baled were boro to unwed parents, that's 75%. Yesterday, I received a cab from a therapist from an out-of-state developmental training center, concerning a teen-age young lady who had called and written us several times, asking for help. This young lady had sent us a letter with 11 questions. One of the questions I recall was, ’Why does God allow parents to have children they do not care for?" This young lady was asking her therapist for per­ mission to call us once a week. What shall I tell her? What shall we tell mil­ lions of other young people in similar circum­ stances? What shall we tell their parents? What arc you telling them? Someone has well said. *What you do speaks so loud. I can’t bear what you say!* Parents, who is teaching your children? What are you teaching your chil­ dren? Here are some of the things I plan to share with this young lady. 1. Only the truth can set you free and cure deception. John 8:31-32, Theo Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him.‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.*" 1 The Instruction Book written by the Maker is usually the best source of truth for any product. John 1: 1-5, *In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God. and the Word was God. He was in the begin­ ning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of meat. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprebend it" John 1: 10-14, "He was in the world, and the world was made through Him. and the world did not know Him. He came to His own. and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him. to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man. but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.* 3. We human beings have a heart (control center) that is deceitful above all things. What can we expect? Jeremiah 17:9. The heart is deceitful above all things. And desperately wicked: Who can know it?* John 17:17. "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth." 4. We human beings virtually all think we are all right and pretty good. Proverbs 14:12. There is a way that seems right to a man. But its end is the way of death.* Hebrews 13:4. "Marriage is honorable among alL and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.* 5. We humans are free to choose whom we will obey, the desires of the flesh, another human teacher, our God or another god, etc. Ifs m our bands. John 14:6, Jesus said to him, *1 am the way, the troth, and the life. No one cornea to the Father except through Me.* Romans 10:17, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the weed of God.* Galatians 6:7-9. *Do na be deceived, God is na mocked; for whatever a man sows, that be will also reap. Fa he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corrup­ tion. ba be who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us na grow weary while doing good, for in due sea­ son we shall reap if we do na lose heart.* 6. We must choose our priorities. Matthew 6:33.. 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.* 7. We must choose what is good or evil, right or wrong, profitable or unprofitable, to change or na change, etc. John 3:7, *Do na marvel that I said to you. You must be boro again.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. ’Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.* Galatians 5:24. “And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with iu passions and desires.’ Mark 10:18. *So Jesus said to him. ‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good ba One. that is, God.'" Jesus is either God and good or na God and na good. Where does this leave the rest at us. teachers, preachers, translators. uc. Friends, life is in our hands. Cause and effect, truth and deception. What are you saying? I find it impossible to believe that anything can be made out of nothing, much less everything, therefore. I have taken all of there prescrip­ tions from the 'Instiuction Book written by our Matas and sustained (the final troth is in the original manuscripts). I call them Bible prescriptions for our many problems. Rus Sarver, Hastings No one suggests closing the airport To the editor: Last week Airport Manager Jeff Raingh claimed that Mark Englerth and I 'attacked* the airport withoa the facts. He is, of course, wrong. No one has either 'condemned* the airport or recommend that it be dosed. The sitpat is a benefit to the community, and certainly to the 45 folks who occupy bmrgers there. A rea­ sonable person would question just how much actual use it sees from business and industry withoa a moated tower while just 20 miles from the Gerald R. Ford International Airpat. Experience has taught most of us that Fed Ex, UPS and Towne Airfreight, among others, provide excellent ovraiigbt service. It is reassuring to know that the Airport Commission has a plan. We wish them suc­ cess in developing a sensible managemea policy that seems to have been missing for so very long. Some of the 100% in private funds for buildings referenced by the airport manager are offset by na dialing occupants for air­ pat are in return for future ownership of the buildings So, in effect we are paying for them. There remains a salsere fact The Airport Commission must be pa on notice that the subsidy will come to an end at a time certain. Good mastagesnent of such a facility should be able to accomplish this end. It remaim tree that all of us have to pay to use the braches re Chariton Park and elaewhere in the county. It remains tree that “pay to play” faces kids who want to participate tn athrhirs in ore schools If die airport needs a modest millage to provide the services it needs it should present its care to the public. As it stands now, an added $75 per month akxiNe**5T2*|feree8treK'M^ - Dtetrict No. 2 (Thomappte Top. 4 Irving Twp., Proc. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trtel Court, MUdtevfite, Mich. 48333, phone (268) 795- The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the edflor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: * All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer's name and community al resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's dtocretion for oornpeffng reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. DtetrtctNo. 3 (Rutland Charter Tup. Hope Tup. 4 small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. Jones, 1388 NtoeaM, Heelings, Mtah. 48058, phone (268) 845-9402. DteMctNo.4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Tup. Prec. 1 a small portion or wexxnana i wp.j Kenneth H. Nefi. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Mtoh. 48058, phone (268) 945-5145. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not to accepted (Orangevfite Tup. 4 Yankee Springs Tup.) Owe Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shefoyvifie, Mtah. 48344, phone (268) 672-7474. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* tetters between the same two people on one issue win be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there Is a limit month. of one letter per person per Dtetrict No. 8 Dtetrict No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Tup. 4 Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Betievue, Ml 49021, phone (268) 660-0496. Dtetrict No. 8 (PreMevtite Tup. 4 most of Barry Tup.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 48046, phone (268) 623­ 2457. Michael C. Brown, phone (288) 948-4891. fax (288) 948-4884. What about night meetings? Would you like to see the Barry County Board of Commissioners hold regular meetings In the evenings? This month on April 27 the commission will hold a night meeting si Hastings City Hall. HIBHHi warn woMTs Hastings Township: “Yes. I would like them io go to night meetings but more than that, I would like them to take seriously the concerns of residents " James Bow, Nashvile: “Yes. 1 think that this change would bring more people to meetings than can attend in the day time." And me last time I looked, stale and federal dollars were still dollars. Robert Dwyer. Hastings County AdfflinMfotOf* • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ssi- l ur n... Rarely will any arm of goveramem act until rarely do ejected officials pay attention in DteirtctNo.5 (Maple Grove Tup., Castleton Tup. and moot of Woodland Tup.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. • Lenars serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there Is a compelling pubic InteresL which will be determined by the editor. I hope that is trite. Good marketing should be MHirm, WV S vuie. -tl,, rtasn JSaWn I “Yes. This is because most young people work days, 9 to 5. and aren't able to speak about their concerns al meetings called in the mornings.” Brian Lancaster, Hastings: “I would like to see all meetings al night so more people could get involved in what is going on in their communities." Vincent Schantz, Dettori: Ryan Madden, HaOtags: “I would like to see a meeting time change, but I “I think that the can­ mission should seriously think that the more unpor­ tant issue is to eliminate the county commission all together. They need to really listen to people instead of avoiding peo­ ple's important issues.” try night meetings on a regular basis. If more peo­ ple don’t attend after three months, then the commis­ sion can evaluate the best time to meet.” TteH-M—Banner Devoted to the tnteresU of Barry County since 1856 praastadta- HasHngt Bannar, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway «%a------ - /aaav ifeae fiatf mono. John Jacoba Rodarte Jacoba MM WaMtot Otown JaOOba SmrMv/Tnmmw ’NEWSROOM□arid T. feung (Edkx) Osina GB»rt (AaaMref Edtar) Hsian Mudry Paktaa Johns Bratt Bremer RuStZactwy Sandra Pomatio Susan Tamara Cathy Ruelsr Martie Westover ■AOVERTISmGDEPARTMENT* OsaUM ads aeoauta tatow SsnW r*W ano un to sso MU sreaUara esc L. » toon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBusrgs Jonathan Jacobs SWaatoSaa Ureas: SSS par warn Harry Co«W W par ywr in atfoHng oounUi SaparyMratovafta* POSTMASTER: Sand aMa cRangaa to: P.O. ta B Sacond Ctom Pewtoga Paid atHMtogKMam �The Hastings Mwwwr - Thursday, A<)rl 15.2004 - Page 5 Wanted: candidates. Apply by May 11 Hie deadline for filing petitions to ran for county, township end state and federal offices is 4 pjn. Tuesday, May 11. at the Barry County Clerk's office in the county courthouse, downtown Hastings. Anyone who believes things in this county should change has a chance to make a difference, but there is less than a month to act The time is now to take out petitions, circulate them and file them before the deadline arrives. There is also the option of paying a $100 fee to gel on the ballot Sone folks might any they can't ran for a seat on the County Board of Commiaaitmers because it meets too often during morn­ ings, times when most have to be at their "day jobs." However, if enough of the eight petitions on the County Board are changed, the new commission could order all meetings to be held Tuesday nights instead of Tuesday mornings. Muting at night is one of only 12 proposals for change outlined by a bipartisan reform group, which u inviting people opposed to the status quo to sign on as “Clean Slate" candidates. There ere 11 other county government issues voters should be aware of: per diem pay for elected officials, but not for the volunteers who serve on the seme boards; the maximum number of commissioners serving on these boards; the public subsidy for the city-county airport; abolish­ ing the Officers Compensation Commission and increasing time for public comment at meetings. Contests for other county offices also are planned for clerk, treas­ urer, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, dram commissioner, register of dseds sad surveyor. All but two these positions are now filled with people who were first appointed, but I call them “anointed." It's not that these people weren't the best choices to fill these jobs. I'm not necessarily questioning their competence, I just don't like the process where elected officials leave their office early, allowing the system to choose their replacement. This circumvents the voters by taking them out of the selection process. Ifs much more difficult to oust an incumbent It's hard to get candidates to challenge them because they are running against someone who already has the job. When you only get shout 25 percent or less of the public to vote in primary elections, it makes it easier to for the professional politi­ cians to control the process. A recent poll showed that of the 435 congressional races this fall, fewer than 40 are regarded as being competitive. If we really care about Barry County and the way it will be devel­ oped, the amount of government needed, how much it will cost, sad the regulations we are willing to accept, then it does matter who we elect to GO these offices. OPEN HOUSE Prospective candidates may file as Democrats or Republicans, but based on the history of the past 16 years, the latter appears to be the better option. Only one Democrat has served on the County Board since 1988. and he was elected only because the GOP forgot to ran somebody against him in time to put his name on the primary bal­ Saturday, April 17 2-4 p.m. lot. Otherwise, Barry County elections in the last 16 years almost always have been predicable exercises in which Republican incum­ bents have been elected unopposed, or with only token opposition. This means whoever wins the first race is guaranteed to continue to Located off of Hammon Rd., between 108th and Sisson Rd. win and is not held accountable afterward. The first phase of the 2004 election will come in the August pri­ mary, in which Republicans are supposed to vote only for Republicans and Democrats likewise are supposed to vote only for Democrats. It is here that the races fa local and county offices gen­ erally are decided because there too often is little resistance in the November general election to the GOP primary winner. I've been told the reason is that the Democrats just haven't put up anybody worth voting for all these years. Yet consider then the case of Mark Doster, a landslide loser as a Democrat running for state representative, but successfully elected as a Republican county commissioner and as Republican Prairieville Township supervisor. In the eyes of voters, be wasn't worthy ns a Democrat, but was ss a WALK-OUT RANCH ON FOUR ACRES * Thornapple Kellogg Schools * 25 mln. from Grand Rapids " 2500 eq. ft. finished living space * Maki floor laundry •2 1/2 baths Republican. If there is to be meaningful change at local and county levels of government, voters must consider changing their voting habits. They must consider the issues and support the person who best reflects their ideas and opinions. Most importantly, they must vote. The August primary every two years attracts about one-quarter (25%) of registered voters. So it's possible that only 13 percent of registered voters decide who our county officials will be. Perhaps we should heed the words of wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, who once said those who don't participate in the electoral process give away their power to those who do. Anyone who wants information about each of the eight districts WOW! THE BfB "Meaag Food 8r Oaan Shirta' on the Barry County Board of Commissioners only needs to look elsewhere on these editorial pages of the Basner The information is here. The decision is yours. If we want change, if we want to change the status quo, it's up to us. We must vote, we must learn as much as we can about the can­ didates snd issues, and we must get people to ran for office. We need to get going. It’s later than we think. — Fred Jacobs, viee preaHeat, J-Ad Graphics Tbuisdag, 5:00-930 pin. AUMQW 4 DAVS ONLY Steak and Shrimp Pinner $7.95 Lake Perch Dinner $750 Stuffed Chicken $655 Appetisers for $255 1/4-Ib. King Crab $5.50 What do we gain fighting Bush’s war? The hole just gets deeper snd deeper Bush is now up to his armpits and the dirt keeps fly- Before Hus war began, 1 wrote in another puoDcaQon mat n oeorgc w. tsusn oeciarea war against Iraq, he snd those who supported the war would have their names symbolically emblazoned on every coffin that came back home to a grieving fondly. As of this writing, the body count now is approaching ?00 snd the battles ere raging on. What we bear from the Bush Administration snd commanders in the field seems to be a mixture of indignation, arrogance and bluster. Each time Americans are at-scked. we ate confronted by Iraq Administrator Paul Bremer and assorted generals threatening to capture or kill those who were responsible. Then on the next day the American hoops suffer more casualties. Bush should be up to his neck now. as he insists the Iraqi government will be turned over to the Iraqis on June 30. That will be the political part of the government, and at this point no one appears to know just who that will be. The military portion of this new gov- eminent win still be American occupying forces who in all likelihood win continue to suffer casualties and fatalities But what really hurts is that we are all in this same bole with our president Bush can't just pull our troops because then be would lose face. If we stay in Iraq, as conventional wisdom says we must we will lose a lot more of our people. It seems evident the* the president wanted this war from day one. Whatever the presi­ dent gains from this, the question that arises is what do we Americans in general gain and what do we lose? Carl Mell vain. Hastings 4 bedrooms Large family room Oak trim & cabinets Central air 2 1/2-staB attached garage Price: $217,000 FL’ETT ERW Tb the editor*. 377 Snowy River Dr., Freeport Conor of Patterson it 126th Ave. Sun Lake * 792-&1&1 Christian Construction^ Co. WlJuJWIem Lie #2101157911 Phone (269) 948-5743 712 East Marshall Street Cellular (269) 838-7261 Hastings, M»chi<an 49058 Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company 269-792-0555 F«x: 269-712-0756 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Ml 48348 Friday April 16 - Sotvrdtay April 17 4 Downtown Wmnb • Spactol Job Combos *17 H^h School Bonds f—B----- 1----- AIZmLa ------ - -v-1 DmaLsMuaMum 275 WEST BROGAN RD. HASTINGS xnurocry mgm □pocKii rwironnanc® THE PAUL KELLER ORCHESTRA 6 year old custom built home on 34 acres. 3+ bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, granite kitchen counters, spacious rooms. 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Andenen | CLARKSVILLE - Agnes Marie Dawson, age 88. of Clarksville, wen* to be with the HASTINGS - Conleigh Noel Andersen. Delton, passed away on April 10,2004. Conleigh is the precious angel of Richard and Marcia (Lester) Anderson. Other members of her family include, a brother, Charles Anderson; sisters, Corinthia and Claudia Anderson; grandparents, Dari and Carlene Lester of Delton. Sharon Anderson of Georgetown, Ky.; great grand­ mothers, Marie Lester of Delton and Dorothy Denton of Richland; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann, officiating. Burial took place at Lord April 9. 2004. She was preceded in death by her children. Wilma Bennett and Lester Fredrick Dawson; great grandson. Travis Dawson. She is sun ived by her husband of 70 years. Lester, children. Rev. Bernard (Gale) Dawson of London. England. Virginia (Rod) Fuller of Ionia. Ken (Diane) Dawson of Lady I spy Florida. Norm (Donna) Dawson of Clarksville. Liz (Marvin) Blough of Clarksville; son-in-law. Jerry Bennett; daugh­ ter-in-law. Patricia Dawson: 25 grandchil­ dren; 36 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren: as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral service were held Tuesday. April 13. 2004 at the Lowell Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Tim DeShaw and Rev. Kirk Starkweather officiating. Interment Oak­ Memorial contributions for a cemetery marker for Conleigh will be appreciated. wood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lowell Church of the Nazarene, 201 N. Washington. Lowell. MI 49331. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gent Funeral Home, www.gerstfunerrihomes.com. Worship Together... OCALA. FLORIDA - Trexra Bera Cleveland Belfield, age 87, a homemaker, died Saturday, April 3. 2004, at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala Florida. A native of Nashville, she moved to Ocala from Sarasota in 1986. Mrs. Belfield was Episcopalian, was a member of various golf ..Ml the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. KEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH 2401 Lacey toed. Dowliaj. MI 49050 Purer. Sieve Otaueeed. (615) 734-3021 ctarrt phone. WOODLAND UNITED HOFE UNITED M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Ridwd Reverend 818-0007. Cborch Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office boon, Wcd/Tburs.. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Wen Sue bad. Hanan. Mam, N. Box P.O. 95, Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. School 114 ui; Sunday Evening ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 805 S kt-enon- Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mara 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses SJO ara. rad 1140 ajn.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 203 9:30 *.iil Sunday School. 10:45 *.m. Monung Woniup. Sunday. 64 p.m licensed woman pitot in Barry County.' Survivors include her son Russell L. Belfield, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four grand­ children, William M. Getty of Belgrade. ME. Barbara Getty of Middleville, Betsy (Belfield) William: of Scottsdale, AZ and ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nrahvifle. Rev. Al RuucU. Parax. A Delton Booeler Middleville, Tessa, Paige, Piper and Borton Williams of Scottsdale, AZ and Amaya Belfield of Scottsdale. AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband. Russell Belfield; son, Scott J. Cleveland; and brothers, Jackie and Gordon Bera. Memorial contributions may be made to Btuldma Pwv James McKelvey (269) 623-8M7. Sunday Service 10:30 rmwxa HASTINGS FIB •d) SAINTS ANDREW A aR Monnat Wonhip 10:45 xjn. Nursery provided. Sunday Eveoiof Service. 6:00 p.m. W^mdey Mrntia 700 pjn. we: Bdbom or JJ. BiMe Qraz (afei 2 301E. Stale Rd. (Omer of State Rd. ANGLICAN CHURCH 2413 McCan M. (tma<>. kt. In. Darid T. Hartwick Barter. Sraday Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Holy Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. 1140 nature. He will always be remembered by his angel here on earth. Delores Dupree; his four daugh­ ters, Roxanne Bouchard of Hastings. Wanda Manthei of Albion, Toni (Brian) Meyers of Glenn Belfield of Scottsdale, AZ; eight great grandchildren, Connor C.W. Firth of Belgrade, ME. Ashley and Joseph Getty of gbaci or cod nLLotnar M-43. Dehoo. He was bora in June of 1931 to Nora and Kenneth Atkinson Sr. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1949 through 1964. He held several jobs including Tidy's Employment Group. Albion Beverage and IKS. Inc. He will be remembered most as a wonderlid father and friend with a selfless and giving Schipper*- Mary 'Wonhip 10 ara. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening aervicc 6 p.n. SotMhme PreSchool (ages 344). Tuesday. Thunday from 9-ll:M *.».. 12-2:30 p.n. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pin.). Wednesday 64 pjn. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 41). Wednesday. 7 pra. - Kenneth McKay Atkinson, II, 72. of Union City, MI, went to be with the Most High on Easter Sunday. April 11.2004. He fought the good fight with dignity and Kenneth (Dawn) Atkinson HI of Battle Creek; step-son, Geoff (Joanne) Albert of Howell; step-daughter. Georgette (Dennis) Miller of children; and Mike. Kathy. Irv, Christy. Justin who were a special part of his lift. Funeral services was held Wednesday at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Burial was the American Heart Association, a Grace Episcopal Church of Ocala, Florida. Arrangements by Hiers Funeral Home of Memorial Ocala. tributes may be made to Wonhip Services 8J0 nd 1140 (<cs 13-19); Adult Bible Smdy- No boo amt Holy Dey orvice uma call (2M) 79S-2370 or Ou Beany Mt- WELCOME COBNEBS UNITED METHOOBT CHUBCH 9327. Van air aeteiu Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a -member by invitation tin May... The Ufe RraJUw?. ■ HASTINGS - Ellsworth P. Newton, age 87. of Hastings, died TMMay. April s, 2004 at the Heartland Health Care Center in 4061. Worte'p Senricee: Saadey. FIRST BAFTBT 11X30 in; VqifWy School, 10 CHURCH CHURCH *AMrr Otar* of tar Wbrirf-IMdr 945-3014. The Rev. CLC (Onatian Life Ctab) 3 yre. old Ara 5<h Grade. Thursday. 930-11 1934 and attended Tri Stale College. Ellsworth married Alice M. Sebastian Sept 5, 1938. He worked at Hastings Piston PMor Ryn Wtae. Yonh. 930 an. *jl. (616) Scops (Senior Citixns) BMe Kalamazoo. He wa bora April 1, 1917 the aou of Ennont and’Cora L (Ritter) Newton. He graduated from Hastings High School in Service ody. Qmxam IJO ajn. aad Montag Wonhip Scrricc; 640 pjn.. Eventag Service; 740 pjn. Sr. High Youta. Wtateeaday Family Nigta 6JO pjn.. Aram. Sr. rad Jt High Youth, Pmyw rad Bible Study. Choir practice. CaD Ctaroh Office. 9484004 for itabmatKO on MOPS. Ladiei Bibk Sludiei. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Fr. F. William Wetberg. Director of Nwaery Amiable at 10 am. HASTINGS - Thelma E. Francisco, age 82. of Hastings, died Sunday, Ian. 4, 2004 in Battle Creek A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17,2004 at 11 us. at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth R. Ring for 17 years, and moved to Augusta, where be worked for New Yak Air Brake in GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Pbooe 269-945-9414. Michael Pastor. Thmdny, Anton. April 15 - 3:45 740 p.m. Adventures. Saturday. April 17 * 1040 a_m. Thelma E. Francisco Memorial Fund, c/o Mrs. Janet Thurber. 222 Dundee Drive. Battle Creek, MI 49014. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Galesburg. He also worked for Tylor Refrigeration in Niles and Clark Equipment where be retired in 1980 as an engineer Ellsworth enjoyed halting, fishing, pitch­ Notes; CHURCH OF THE GBACE COMMUNITY CHUBCH S930 E. M-79 HigSvsy. Nuhnlle. Ml 49075. Purer Don Rucee. (517) V2-922S Morans CeMnUon 10 ajn. Fellowship Tune before the service, ranery, cauoreo s muuauy. NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tmm Oyer. Paatar. Sonday Scrvicta: 9:45 ui Sonday School Hour. 1140 Catechism 6; 640 pm. 540 Holy p.m. Monday. April 19 - Communion Stockholders Dinner. 20 740 Tuesday. April Congregation Council; 740 pjn. member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alice M. Newton of Hastings; son, Fred Newton of Hastings; daughters, Sandra (Jerry) Wedel of Augusta, Elizabeth Axel of FL Lauderdale, Fla.; five grandchildren and CEDAR CREES BIBLE ABUNDANT LIFE Cedar Crock Rd.. 8 mi South, Pastor four great grandchildren. Respecting his wishes no services will be 240 pm. Coogreptioa Cm. HASTINGS FIRST UNTIED A Spirh-fiQtd ctanch. Matti* tt he Mi^te Lcrf Grave, Hwy. M46 aMh oCAayria Rd. Nahvilklfich. 49073. Sun.PraaeAW3ntaplOJOajL.640 Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 am.; Wcntap 1140 49058 (269-945-9574) feacR held. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Wedneaday Prayer Bible 740 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED Home in Hastings. Director of Christian Education; (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-106. MI 49058 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Midtifra Aw.. Hattiap. MI COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 49058 CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-1077. Prater Dianne Dotten Morrison Service Times. Worship Service 9:45 »Jtu Sunday Youth (269) 945-2938 MRIHii: k 1J ajn. ■ Saaday Sdnoi. SJO am. ponry Saaday rervieej. School. tauor Cberch, 10:30 Li - Reheehmeau; 11:00 am. Tradi- 1040 ajn.; Wonhip 1140 ajn., 640 WEDNESDAY NKMTS - 740 pun. Bell Ow rehearsal. 140 Chancel Choir FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 Sooth Grove Street. Delton. Pmor Darnel Hoftnam. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 rad 11 a.tn. Sunday School for all ips M 9:45 7 JO p.m. Fx more infonnaboo call WOOOCMAT OIETmEN CHHST1AN FA11SH 4M7 Com Grove Rd. Furor rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff 940 am. Traditional Worship; 1040 WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - I Hastings. Michigan Stadel of Bellevue, daughters Ruth (Floyde) Walker of Charlotte, Linda (Dean) Clarke of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grand­ children; brother Raymond Barlond of Vermontville; sister Genevieve Treadwell of nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband 1220. The 11.20 Service is broadcast Nanay a pended for bod> arvim SKOAL EVENTS: Afrit It - Church Devi Pn Rapids; and several nieces and De Vert in 1978. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday. April 16, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Pastor Lester DeGroot will offici­ Devi than her. She ermtimwi her education at Western Michigan Univeraity. earning a Lift Teaching certificate and a Bachelor of years. She taught in both rate room schools in Barry County and many years at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Gertrude Todd married Frederick Fuhr on Sept 29.1926. They had two atna, Franklin and Gordon. Franklin died Dec. 30,1988. In 1944. she was divorced from Roderick. She married Charles H Loag of Woodland in 1960. He preceded her in death in 1965. She re-married Frederick on her 80th birth­ day. The two bad come together daring the long illaeas of their son, Franklin. Their alory was profiled by Paul Harvey. Frederick died April 17. 2001. She was also preceded in death by five sisters. Hospital Church, Church Guild, and . XJuild. nunrn*i1 n ' oeaal nriL -yi li. . She is survived by son Gordon (Willo) Fuhr of Hastings; stepson. Frederick (Kathleen) Fuhr, Jr. of Charlotte; daughter-in­ law, Patricia Bthr of Hastings; three grand- Services will be held 11 ajn. Thursday, April IS, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Charles P. McCabe will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Barty Community Foundation, Thornapple Manor. Barry Community Hospice u Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Funeral Home of Hastings. SUNFIELD - Mix. Baughman of Sunfield, paned away Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at her residence in Sunfield at the age of 92. She was born Jan. 6,1912 in Hastings. Florence was mom, grandma, great grand­ ma, aum, sister, and friend to her family and to all who knew and loved her. Mom’s greatest desire in her later years was to be reunited with those who had gone before: her mother. Rose, who died when Mom was a child; her great grandson, Gabriel, who died in infancy; her brothers and sisters who were all younger than she; her many friends; and moat of all. her beloved Oriey who preceded her in death by 22 yean. To all of us morn leaves her love of family and friends, her love of nature, and her love of travel. She would want each of us to take more walks, plant more flowers: pet more animals, and hug more children. She would want us to get in our car, board a bus, boat, train or plane, and experience the beauty and wonder that surrounds us both near and far. As a family, we will grieve our loss, but we know mom is where she longed to be Heaven enjoying the beauty that surrounds her there. If you would like to remember our mother, Florence, in a special way, please consider making a donation in her memory to one of the following: the Ionia Area Hospice, 117 N. Depot. Ionia, MI 48846. We are grateful for their care. The Sunfield Library. Mom was an avid reader, or the S.P.Y.’s Scholarship Fund, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890, or a charity of your choice, especially one providing care and sup­ port for children. Our family is grateful for all of the love and support we have received from so many of 81. of Hastings, died Monday, April 12 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Rainwater was bora on Oct 3,1922 at Castleton Twp., Barry County, the daughter of Elwood and Lulu (Ganison) Slocum. She was raised in Barry County and attend­ ed Barry County rural schools. She was married to Thomas Rainwater, Sr. on March 22 1941. Mrs. Rainwater lived in California and Arizona for several years, reluming to Hastings 16 yean ago. Anna enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting, collecting various figurines. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Rainwater is survived by sons. Bob (Sharon) Rainwater of Battle Creek. Tom Rainwater, Jr. of Battle Creek: daughters, Cheryl McCage of Battle Creek. Ann Douglass of Battle Creek; 16 grandchikken; 36 great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn Slocum of Hastings, Gaykxd Skicam of Middleville; sister. Avis Sunless of Otsego; former husband, Thomas Rainwater. Sr. of Battle Creek. Preceding her in death were great-grandson Seth Rainwater, brothers Marvin, Lawrence, Kenneth. Elwood “Mike", and Bill Slocum; sisters Doris Naylor and Helen Bum Services will be held 11 a.m Friday. April 16. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will officiate. Visitation will be Friday. April 16 from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside you. We invite you to join us for a graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17,2004 at the Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. tion available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements are being made by Pray Sunfield Cemetery. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log into www.iega- Area obituaries continued page 15 Funeral Home. Charlotte. cy.com. ate. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. April 15 at Pray Funeral Home. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" Hastings. Michigan Farm in Charlotte. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, garden­ Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings 118 S Jefferson -945-3429 (Swift) Baiiond. She worked in Quality Control for Recordio and as a cook for Eaton County Eaton THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER • HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2004. Mrs. Stadel was born Feb. 21, 1918 in Charlotte, the daughter of Everett and Zoa 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 am. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK BELLEVUE - Thelma Irene Stadel, age 86, of Bellevue, wed Tuesday. April 13, ing and an active life. She is survived by son Norman (Mary) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 930; Church Service 10:30 an. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: | - LIVE' Uada da Dome (Coaran- Oat Neighbor,! (WEroiam 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? group. | HASTINGS - Gertrude P. Fuhr, age 95. of Hastings, died Monday, April 12 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Fuhr was born on March 27,1909 at Hastings Twp., Barry County. die daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Conlon) Todd. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended area schools, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School She received her teaching certificate from Barry County Normal in 1927. During her early days as a Kalamo. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Further informa­ �The Hartnge Banner - Thureday. April 15.2004 - Page 7 Delton is host for its fist ‘Coffee' by Suaan Tbmcre Sajf Writer The Legislative Coflee session Monday naoraing instated die first tune die event has ever been held in Delton. The Burry County Area Chamber of Commerce customarily holds the monthly programa at the County Seat Restaurant in »tetingr but this year it was decided to have one at the Middle Villa in Middleville last win­ ter and another this spring si Delton Kellogg High School. Stale Senator Patty Birkholz waa on hand, but neither State Rep. Gary Newell nor Coagreaaman Vern Ehlers attended this month's “Coffee." It was reported that both the state House of Representatives and Senate are in the midst of the budgeting process. Both chambers recent­ ly finished their half at appropriations bills proponed by the governor. However, they have been idle for the past two weeks because of •ewwmm spring Iwwak ottM. Next week they will take up the other half of the budget bills already approved in the respective chambers, said Newell's aide, Karla Garcia. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers dunked Birkholz for her support of the bunting dove bill, which recently passed the Legislature. The proposal is awaiting the gov­ ernor's signature. It's uncertain whether she will sign it Birkholz said the governor and Democrats so for have opposed an $80 million bill, with tench at it provided by the federal govern­ ment, to overhaul and upgrade election equip­ ment became the bill does not contain a “no reason" phrase for me of absentee ballots. “She's (Grsnhobn) using the bill as leverage to get the ‘no reason' dame in it," Birkholz said. If the dame is approved, affidavits or rea­ sons will not be necessary for anyone to use an absentee ballot Currently, to qualify for an absentee ballot a voter must sign an affidavit to verify sickness or absence if plans will take the voter out of town. Tom Guthrie, chairman of Barry Conarnretinn District spoke up for support of renewable energy. Birkholz said she’s been a strong advocate for renewable energy. “It hasn't won approval in the past became we (the stale) win have to subsidize it" the senator said. “We’re now almost si the edge of our capacity to power the state with electricity If we continue to grow like in the 1990s we'll be at full capacity. But since some plants have dosed, we still have energy." Guthrie asked that a portion of the cigarette tax fund form land preservation became dol­ lars have not been available to carry out the program Garcia said the tax money is going into health care, but she said she will inform Newell of Guthrie's request. A Dehoo Kellogg High School student ■raked bow the proposed casino will funnel money bock into the Bate. Birkholz said, "Because the tribes are a sov­ ereign nation, the Native Americans can do what they want with their money." However, she said, they often offer to sweeten the pot to win over communities by proposing to underwrite items needed in a community, such as the cost a fire truck worth more than a million dollars, roads, buses or a football field. The high price of gasoline issue was raised. Birkholz said, other than stopping price goug­ ing. there's very little the Attorney General Mike Cox can do. Sheriff Steve DeBoer added that gm prices in San Diego are at $2.14 a gal­ lon. Birkholz noted The Michigan Senate recently cut $3.9 million from the state correc­ tions budget to test and treat inmates for hepa­ titis C, a potentially fatal liver disease. Supporters in the Senate said fellow law­ makers jeopardized the health of prison guards, inmates, and the public who eventual­ ly fraternizes with released felons. Although Sen. Patty Birkholz said inmates with the disease will still receive treatment despite the $5.9 million cut, recent studies found only 35 prisoners out of 18.000 infected are being treated in Michigan. “If the money is found, we'll put it beck in," Birkholz said Monday. “Our goal is to balance the budget" The $5.9 million was proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granbobn for the 2004-05 fiscal year to fight hepatitis C in the state prison popula­ tion The senator said Grenholm did present a balanced budget, factoring in the likelihood increases in the cigarette and liquor taxes will be approved, as well as conrirmarinn of the estate tax in Michigan. Arts Council sponsoring trip to Rembrandt exhibit Local res idenh have an opportunity to view the “Rembrandt's Journey: Painter, Draftsman. Eicher" at the Art Institute of Chicago as it eaten its last week. The Thomapple Ans Council is sponsoring a trip to the An Institute of Chicago to view the Rcmbrams Sunday, May Z The trip will arrive at the An Institute of Chicago at noon (Michigan time.) The exhibit has more than 200 works from all periods of Rembrandt's career. A charter bus will pick up people in Grand Rapids at the Cascade Meijer sure at 7:30 a.m. in Hastings at Riverbend Travel at 8:13 and in Kalamazoo/Portage at 9:10 ajn. The cost of the trip is $60 per person. Call the Thornapple Ans Council si 209-945-2002 for information or to reserve a seat. Special tickets are required for this exhibi­ tion sand are included in the price. Rembrandt van Rijn (1006-1669) is one of the most celebrated artists in history. With more than 200 works from all periods of his long career — 20 paintings, 33 drawings. 153 prints, and 7 copper plates taken from major collections here and abroad — thia is the first American exhibition to explore Rembrandt's ■wnmslimg range and variety of activity as a brilliant etcher seen in the context of his paint­ ings and drawings. “Rembrandt's Journey” highlights the paral­ lel relationships among the master's paintings, drawings, and prints — closely examining imagery, narrative content, and the marks of the artist's hand, as well as his approach to reli­ gious illustration in all of the media he mas­ tered and reinvented. A cloaer study of the expressions, gestures, and body language of his figures will provide deeper insight into the inventive, subtle, and complex way he mtespreted biblical texts and imaginatively projected himself into them. The exhibition will focus on several of the subjects to which Rembrandt returned — portraits and self-portraits. Announcing their plans for a May 1. 2004 wedding is Laura Azine Staup and Darin Lee Rielman. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Glen and Kathy Staup of Lake Odessa, and Dorothy and Bill Gill of Rockford. She is a graduate of Lowell High School and Grand Valley State University. The groom-elect is the son of Bruce and Bonnie Rietman of Zeeland. He is a graduate of Holland Christian High School and Grand Rapids Community College. Garcia-Flanigan of their daughter Erica Ashley, to Jason Dale Flanigan, son of Buck and Cindy Kiilinger of istration from Christopher Newport University in Newport News. Va. She is employed at CNU as an admissions cram anniversary Kaiser-Borin Stephen and Peg Kaiser of Hastings and Dr. Bruno and Jean Borin and Mark and Trish Ransley of Livonia are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Meghan Elizabeth Kaiser and Antonio Dominic Borin. Meghan is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School, and attended Western Michigan University with a degree in education. Antonio is a 1997 graduate of Birmingham Brother Rice High School ‘ Western Michigan University An Original Musical by Doug Acker Ticket Prices: Adults $7.00 Students, CMdren a Senior Citizens $5.00 2003. and will be married May 29. 2004 in News. Keelers to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Nelda A. Newton turns 90 Bert and Kay Keeler of Hastings will be celebrating their 40lh wedding anniversary on April 11.2004. They were united in mar­ riage on April 11, 1964 at Hastings rTcsDyicnan enuren. They have two sons, Mike (Rebecca) Keeler of Hastings and Steve (Julia) Keeler of Mulliken; and five grandchildren. Got purpose? The Rm United Methodist Church of Hastings invites you to the opening celebration of “Forty Dsys of Purpose." April 18.2004 at IDWun. Hastings First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan Jotn us for lunch after the service at noon ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS Bong a friend.. ...make a friend THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY Af»ui29, 30, 1,2004 Curtain - 7:00 p.m. All Nights Marv Estella Young Hennenitt-^ 121511914 - 411612003 In loving memory of the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother Central Elementary School Auditorium HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Made possible in pan by a grant from Barry Community Foundation —— Ik and great-grandmother a family could ever have. They say time heals all sorrow, but we miss you more and more every day. Love to you and Marylyn. who is singing with you for the Lord. tion in finance* from Christopher Newport University. He is currently employed in the Internal Audit Department at Noland, Co. m Newport News. Erica is the granddaughter at Christine Dunaway of Springfield. Va. and Jaime Garcia Sr. of Bogota. Columbia. Jason is the grandson of Shirley Bantam and Jack Miner of Hastings: Janice Flanigan and the late Roger Flanigan of Woodland; and Bernie and Maxine Kiilinger of Hastings. in education. Both are currently employed at DeKalb County Public Schqqis in Georgia. . A July 3.2005 wedding is being planned. We will be celebrating Nelda A. Newton's 90th birthday Sunday. April 25. 2004 1-4 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center, Freeport. Mich. 9 &we9t All to 'LfOM," Ute Turkals will celebrate their 60th wed­ ding anniversary in Hudson. Florida. Tony and Ginny Turkal were married in Kalamazoo, Mich, on April 15, 1944. The family invites friends of Tony and Ginny to shower them with cards: Bay Point Village, Apt 111. 7927 Stare Road 51 Hudson, FL 34667. ing couch at Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News. Jason is a graduate of Gloucester High School and received his Bachelor at Science Case-Wiseman Will and Debbie Care of Wayland and Leo and Cindy Wiseman of Shelbyville are children Chere* Case and Adam Wiseman. Chere' is a 2001 graduate at Thornapple Kellogg High School, attended both K.C.C. and GJLCC and is employed by Maly's Salon Supplies in Grand Rapids. Adam is a 1999 graduate of Byron Center High School, attends G.R.C.C. and is employed by STM Mfg. of Holland. A May 15th wedding is planned. �Page 8 — Thursday. April 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner well done, full of family stories and photos. They range from a couple who have been In the county only a nutter of months to those listing about seven generations. This meeting tonight is open to visitors and guests to hear Ll Leah Abbott speak. On Tuesday there will be an informational meeting at the Odessa Township Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. concerning zoning. The county immunization clinic will be held on Wednesday. April 28. starting at 9 a m. in the basement of Central United The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. Coming events include the plant sale Saturday, May 3. next month’s meeting of the society on May 13 and the May 27 open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open house for this month will be on Saturday, April 24. from 10 to 2. Several of the toys from the Toy and Doll Show last month are still on display. The gift shop is well stocked, and the geneal­ ogy library also will be open. The good news is that the Ionia County Family History Book has arrived and dozens of them already have been picked up or have been delivered. Others have been sent by mail. The book is Metbodist Church. Welcome Corners United Methodist Church is the site of a meeting for Area IS of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, starting at 9 a.m. for members in Warn the grandkids Barry. Ionia and Eaton counties. The state president of MARSP. the executive director, Bonnie Carpenter, and others from the organ­ Dear Annie: Should I warn my grandchil­ dren that my 81-year-old mother, their great­ grandmother. is likely to die soon, and quite suddenly? Mom has a huge abdominal aortic aneurysm that couId burst at any moment- Because she is a high-risk surgical candidate and the surgery would be difficult. Mom has elected not to undergo the operation. Three of my grandchildren, ages 16,13 and 8, live with me. I would like them to be fore­ warned, but I don't want them to look oddly at my mother when we visit or treat her like an invalid, which they might Also, the 8-year-old girl is very dependent on me emotionally, and I know I will go to pieces when Mom dies. I don't want to frighten the child, but I want the freedom to grieve. A person can only be so strong. I need some advice quickly. - To Tel) or Not Dear Tell: You can certainly inform your grandchildren that your mother is ill and that you are worried about her health. They may be overly solicitous at first, but that's OK. Let them see her often, and they will treat her as they always have. Please consider grief counseling, now, to help prepare you for your mother's death. You also might want to enlist some help in caring for the children until you feel more able to do so. If the 8-year-old becomes traumatized by yorr reaction, talk to the pediatrician about appropriate grief counseling for her as well. ization will be present. Christy Barcroft from Carlton Center, a sophomore student at Michigan Slate University, was pleased to have her parents and Sister join her for her spring break in Rome, where she is having her second semes­ ter studies at John Cabot University. Central UMC had a meal prepared on site Thursday night followed by communion at the tables. The pastor did a first person por­ trayal of Peter. On the previous Sunday chil­ dren in costume circled the aisles waving their palm branches and finished on the ros­ trum for singing a song for the occasion. On Easter the morning service included a drama with Robin Barnett. Kathy Decker, Shelley Reiser in the roles of three women who visit­ ed the tomb. Sliaron Rohrtiacber was the director. The community Good Friday service was well attended. The Rev. Mary SchippersDeMunter of the Woodland United Methodist Church began the service. Keaden were the Rev. Fred Lob of Ionia County Church of Christ, the Rev. Ben Ridder of Harvest Community Church, the Rev. David Flegel of Lakewood UMC and the Rev. Mark Jarvie of Lori McNeil and Kay Goodemoot distribute palms to the children at Central United Methodist Church. the Fust Congregational Church. The Grand Rapids Press April 8 had an obituary for Geraldine Karas, 82, of Belding. Gerry and husband Stanley with children Becky and Tommy lived In Lake Odessa for 10 yean atop the hill overlooking Jordan Lake. Becky began kindergarten here in 1956. Years later she relumed as a professional sto­ ryteller after completing her degrees in edu­ cation and library science. She was survived by daughter Becky and husband David Goodspeed, son Tom and wife Linda of Lowell. One of her grandsons is named Stan. Bom in Gowen she graduated from Belding High School Her summen were spent at the family cottage at Turk Lake. From here they moved to Greenville. Her memorial service Aftrustic triab Dear Annie: My boyfriend is a graduate stu­ dent and occasionally likes to participate in medical trials. While I value the scientific progress that is made through such tests, I don't want my boyfriend being a subject Tests mon­ itoring the effects of diet and exercise are fine, but the more invasive ones bother me, such as test vaccinations or drug trials that require him to stay in the bospitai overnight. 1 am concerned about whether these experi­ ments may adversely affect his health and dam­ age his body, rm also afraid that if we were to be married, it may affect his longevity or even hi5 fertility. Am I wrong to ask him not to participate in these studies? He doesn't care about the money they offer. He just likes "helping out" — Concerned in Tennessee Dear Concerned: There are uncertainties related to participating in any medical trial. While most such tests screen out known risks, it is not possible to know for sure if your boyfriend will be negatively affected. Your boyfriend sounds altruistic, but be needs to be careful about the trials be selects and how often be participates. He should take your feelings into consideration, but the choice to do this belongs to him and not to you. was al a Christian Reformed church near Belding. The Karas house later was home to the Fisher family. Malcolm and Iris Tasker. Bill and Terry Slade. Country Barber Shop moved a few months ago from the former Elfstrom building on Fourth Avenue at Fust Street to the Kimmel building across the street from Koops Funeral Chapel. Now a sign in the window indirtarl that barber Jeanette Kroger Is plying her trade at a beauty shop in Woodland. In the mean­ time, the Elfstrom became the location for a new business advertising Nextel systems. Now the Nextel banner is on the north half of the Kimmel building, site of the former Carson Scobey, son of Paul and Heather Scobey, is ready to wave his palm branch­ es. Kay Goodemoot and Penny Thelen are the helping mothers. Michigan Home Finance ’ • : [ >t • M rs1 nqs Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Kl OOPS! Rumors hair shop. Spring is springing. There are lots of daf­ fodils in bloom and the tulips are coming. Crocus and violets abound on the lawns. M Itart. M: Locally owned and oiMratod. than at the cemetery. There are many ways to express grief, but there is no reason she cannot make her own memorial. It can be her ganfcn of healing. Memory Garden in Michigan Dear Michigan: We appreciate your compas­ sionate suggestion. Other readers suggested planting a tree as a memorial. Our thanks io all Annie's Snippet for April 15 (Credit Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.): Taxes are the price we pay for civilized society. CeH phone affair Dear Annie: I am curious how many people have discovered their spouse having a long­ distance affair by cell phone. A lot has been said about Internet affairs, yet communicating or Belgian heritage. Dear Annie: This is in response to the letter from "Iowa Adoptee," who felt she didn't belong to any family. She didn't want to search for her biological parents, but asked if other adoptees suffer from the same depression and low self-esteem. I am a 51-year-old woman adoptee, and I suffer from low self-esteem, but it stems from the way I was brought up. I was never close to my relatives, and when my mother died, I lost all contact Fifteen years ago, I chose to search for my biological mother. She had the nerve to ask when my birthday was. Wasn't she there? I've lost contact with her, which is just as well. I would never recommend anyone look for those fury tale parents who win welcome you into their arms. One thing I work on all the time is happiness within myself, fd like to Uli "Iowa" - make yourself happy, visit a nursing home, volunteer at your local animal shelter. I have found these things to be a tremendous help in making me appreciate how blessed I really am. - Still Working on It in Florida Dear Florida: Thanks for your input. Read on: From Colorado: I am a 53-year-old adoptee. I loved my adoptive parents, but I needed to fill the hole in my life. I found my biological mother and six siblings, and now I feel com­ plete. My biological mom had tried to find me before, to no avail. I think "Iowa" is missing out on something that could change her whole outlook. Please let her know there are a lot of us out there who can relate to her. Kentucky: I am a 50-year-old man, adopted at birth. I never felt unloved, and I know I was my grandmother's favorite. When my legal par­ ents passed on. I found my biological mother. This past summer. I drove by her bouse and it occurred to me to stop in, but the urge passed. Had this woman wanted anything to do with me, she could have called a long time ago. Here's what I feel emptiness about Td like to know who my natural father is, did he know about me, do I have any half-brothers or sisters, and I wish I could tell my own children about their family history. Midwest: I just came home from spending time with my birth brothers, birth mom and her husband. It was awesome. My adoptive mom is still alive, and I have one adopted brother whom I love very much. They will never be replaced in my life, but I have added so much more. I know these stories don't always turn out well, but I am so glad to have the most amaring relationship with my three new broth­ ers. Finding my birth mother has helped her reach closure, also. She always wondered where I was and if I was OK. Now she knows. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care DENTAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Full Time / Part Tune Resource Pool Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthusiastic team player for full-time position. Experience preferred. IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay, Mileast Compensation. Blue Cross and AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orientation MMrMEitnrcMmMcutax ? Healing adoptee who wrote. Beglin. The new Ionia County telephone book by an advertising company was delivered to our doorstep last week. There are 148 Thelen list­ ings. 59 Spitzleys. 323 Smiths. 19 Nurenburgs. 37 Mitchells. 22 Kenyons. 50 Jacksons, 14 Goodemoots, 140 Browns. 69 Whiles. 48 Greens. In addition there are 90 Fox listings and only 14 Wolfte) listings, and 50 Webers. There also are 31 columns of assorted Van names, indicating either Dutch LAKESHORE tart Dear Annie: This is for "Still Grieving in Louisville. Ky.," whose busband died over a year ago and whose in-laws resented her new relationship. They removed all the flowers and pictures she had placed at her late husband’s gravesite. When my father died, we made a "memory garden" near the back deck at my parents* home. We have his favorite flowers, shrubs, bird feeders, a bench, rocks and other items that remind us of him. This is a small but very comforting area, and I feel closer to him there dean's list. The State Journal panel has made its choic­ es for top basketball players of the area. From Class B for the All-Area team they chose Corey Thelen, Lakewood junior, who aver­ aged 12.5 points per game. 4.8 rebounds and two assists. He also made the all-conference (Capital Circuit) first team this season. Honorable mention selections included Viking teammales Travis Willard and Tyler (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Call todayl 269-945-6280 ML TM. M: MA. Mta HMM W MtaMMt Plant a garden Squill also is in bloom. Fonythia bushes are showing yellow, but are not yet in full glory. College honors are making the papers. University of Northwestern Ohio listed Amanda Keitel and Jay Smith, both of Lake Odessa on their dean's list Michigan Tech at Houghton listed Justin Benner, John Forbes, Rob S wiatek of Hastings and Amber Lass of Lake Odessa. Daniel Morris and Jason Phillips of Sunfield also made the MTU by cell phone is so much more immediate and intrusive. My husband began by exchanging e-mails with this woman, then moved immediately to talking on the cell phone to his "friend" sever­ al times a day. She phoned him at our bouse, at his job, during our vacations, everywhere he went (He said they were business calls.) He flew out to meet her once and was plan­ ning a second visit before I caught him. Is this type of affair becoming more prevalent? Is this a growing trend? - C.A. Dear C.A.: Do we think cell phones are used to aid and abet affairs? We think people who have affairs arrange to talk to one another any way they can. Your husband’s cell phone was certainly more convenient than sneaking off to the nearest pay phone. The end result, howev­ er, is the same. Of course, the flip side of using a cell phone is that someone else can check the call log and find out who is calling whom. _ ■ . 2 W. Michigan Ave.. suite 306 Battle Creek. MI 49016 Join our outstanding Nursing Team! Talk with Comie al: S00-M-2660 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Submit resume to: Ad # 104 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 15.2004 - Page 9 Old Woodland School, Catalogue Records A record off village life, and class studies By Joyce Weinbrecht The following account was written about Woodland School covering the year 1894­ 1895. This account appeared in Victor Sisson's column of Oct. 5. 1967. This announcement of the Public Schools of Woodland, Mich, and contained the “Courses of Studies. Rules and Regulations” It was published by the order of the Board of Education. The school was built in 1885 and had ten grades. It was closed as a school in 1923 when a new school was opened. The catalogue was printed by News Print, Woodland. Mich. 1894. It apparently was financed by advertising by the merchants in its pages. This booklet showed that Woodland was a thriving village and its businesses covered a large variety of things. One full page was done by Dr. J.A. Baughman & Co. East side Druggists of Woodland. Michigan, and offers the readers “All Standard Patent Medicines, also sponges, chemises skins, package dye and dye stuffs, perfumery Bay Rum. Florida water, extracts to be used on handkerchiefs, all principal odors.” It also lists a complete line of stationary, including pens, pen holders, writing ink, pen­ cil tablets, paper knives and various other items in this line. Also carried by this store were watches, jewelry and clocks, “at prices that defy com­ petition.” Another full page informs the public that Dr. L.E. Benson Drugs and Medicines, was a dealer in drugs, chemicals, druggist sundries, paints and oils, patent medicines, etc. A full and complete line of toilet articles, a full line of jewelry at lowest prices. Cigars and ciga­ rettes and school books, school cards and sup­ plies of all kinds for school purposes were offered. James Fleming, watchmaker and jeweler, stated that he was permanently located in Woodland and guaranteed his wa*k equal to the best and prices as low as r ny Gist class workman in the state. The News, with L.C. Feighner. editor and proprietor, boasted an independent home paper which every resident of Woodland should subscribe to. Located over the Exchange Bank. Woodland. B.S. Holly, boots and shoes of best makes and guaranteed. Schantz Bros, dry goods, boots, shoes, groceries and all kinds of goods found in a first class general store at prices to sun the time. A.L. Cooper advertised that he had furniture, baby carriages, window shades, picture frames, mattresses, spring beds, etc. Undertaking a specialty, a complete line of funeral goods always on hand were other business establishments in Woodland at that That competition was keen in the little vil­ lage in those horse and buggy days was fur­ ther evidenced by two full page advertisement by the leading merchants of the town. Carpenter and Son (H.C. and G.H. Carpenter) listed as their stock in trade heavy and shelf hardware, paints, oils, varnishes, doors, sash and glass. Empire grain drills. Osborn binders and mowers, plows, harrows, com plows. Champion wagons, the best assortment of wagons, the best assortment of carriages, sur­ reys. canopy and extension tops, and road wagons of any firm in Barry County. And their competition. Faul and Velte offered hardware, stoves, glass, pumps, gas pipe, and fittings, bar iron, nails, wire, guns, and ammu­ nition, doors, and sashes, paint, oils, varnish­ es, brushes, woodenware, saddlery and in fact anything that may be found in a first class hardware store anywhere. Also they were manufacturers of tin. copper and sheet iron­ ware. On the last page, under a photo of Dr. LA. Baughman, appears the following: He is one of the best greatest and most successful spe­ cialists in the stale on all forms of chronic dis­ eases. Remember that he never travels as he is kept busy at Woodland all of the time. You may see him any time at his office. You will not be taken in charge by Dr. Baughman if you cannot be cured. Call on him for reliable advice. Consultation is free. The Board of Education in 1894-1895 was composed of John Velte, Edward A. Sawdy, Dr. D. B. Kilpatrick, J.M. Reiser and B.S. Holly. Reiser was president, Kilpatrick was secretary and Sawdy was treasurer. Instructors in the Woodland Public School wereJ.F. Fortney, principal. Miss Ida M. Hasines assistant principal, and Miss Myrta A. Wilsey, primary. In the announcement it says “Our public schools are organized upon a course of study extending over ten years, each year of the course being called a grade. “We extend a hearty welcome to non-resi­ dent pupils who may be admitted to the school at any time during the school year and will be given such special attention as they may require. Tuition for non-resident pupils has been fixed at 30 cents per week payable in advance to the secretary of the school board. “Regular written examinations are held at the close of each term. All are graded upon a scale of 100. “To pass the different grades, the average must not fall below 75." The graduation Class of 1894 were James H. Cramer. Lawrence Faul and Van LeRoy Simmons. Harpers Readers were in most of the grades. The school year was divided into three terms, the fall term, starting Sept. 3 and last­ ing for 16 weeks with two days off for Thanksgiving and closing Dec. 21 for two weeks vacation. The winter term, opening Jan. 7 and running for 12 weeks, until March 29. when a two week spring vacation began. The spring term was eight weeks and begin­ ning on April 8. A typical course of study for tenth grade was English, literature, geometry, general his­ tory in the fall term. The same plus botany in the winter terms and the same x? the spring term. Each grade also had writing and spelling. The course of rwdy in the lower grades was carefully outlined. As an example, third grade: reading. Harper’s Third Reader with supplementary, reading, continue study of phonics and diacritical mark, particular atten­ tion to expression, articulation, emphasis and meaning of passages read. Spelling, both oral and written words was selected from all stud­ ies. Much attention was given to phonics and the use of each word in an original sentence. Numbers concerned combinations of 100. Multiplication tables were thoroughly learned through the nines. Writing numbers to 10.000. Roman numerals to C, tables and simple reductions of U.S. money, dry measures, liq­ uid measures, weights, linear measure and time, and secured accuracy rapidity and neat­ ness were stressed. And this was th^ third grade! How docs this stand1 up to modern mStth. Source: Hastings Banner. Oct. 5, 1967: Victor Sisson. time. PETER M. 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(MEAS') solely as nominee for Lender and Lander s successors and assigns, EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills Michigan 48334 (3/25-4/22) including indoor pool Screened in porch Meal & prescription delivery Community room Lifeline emergency system Carport with storage Lab house calls Small pets are welcome PENNOCK VILLAGE One Village Drive • Hastings. Ml 49058 The Ultimate in Retirement Living (269) 945-1760 • �P* 10 - Thureduy, April IS, 2004 - Th. HaMnga Barxw DK softball opener filled with highs and lows by Brett Broacr Sports Editor It wm a roller comer ride of a firxt game for the Defeos vanity aoftball team, ar they opesed op against Parchment al home on Tuevdxy afternoon. Unfortunately for the hosts, it ended on a down note with Parchment scoring three rum in the top of the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie and win 5-2. Defeos tied the game at two in the bottom of the sixth on a two-run home run by Danielle Boyce, who lined the ball down the right field line to score herself and teammate Hannah Goy who'd reached on an error. Parchment got a lead-off triple to open the seventh. Parchment then laid down a sacrifice bunt, but DK pitcher Rcxann Huisman's throw was off line and found its way deep into the right field comer to begin the three-run rally. Huisman was solid when she was firing at Dnfeon Iroahmsri'Wrd bowman Hannah Goy, left, applies a tag a Mtle late against Parchment In the top 01 the afrth Tuesday. (Photo by Brea Bremer) the plate. She struck out eleven Parchment hatters. “A la of her problem is she thinks about it too much.” said Delton coach Kelly Yoder of the short toss over to first base. "She does it in practice too." Fa the most part the Delton defense was solid, but a few simple mistakes like that hurt the Panthers' chances. They were mistakes that were more mental than anything else. Parchment scored first in the game, in the top of the fifth. After a pair of walks and a double steal. Parchment had runners on sec­ ond and third. A bunt, which most likely would have rolled foul, was picked up along the third baseline as the first run came across. Parchment pushed a cross a second run in Delton senior pitcher Roxarm Huisman fired steven strikeouts Tuesday, but her team toll to Parchment 5-2. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the top of the sixth, when a throw from DK's catcher down to third base was off-line. "That stuff happens, and it's a learning experience." said Yodet. “You think you cover everything in practice, and then some­ thing else always happens in a game." Fa the most part, the Panthers were just happy to get the first game of the season under their bells. "1 said to the girls, 'Didn’t you think that was better than last year?" said Yoder. "They all said, ‘yes'.” Delton now has to face a talented Paw Paw team at home tonight "Paw Paw will be tough." said Yoder. "They have a new pitcher, but I guess last year on jayvee she was really good.” Game time is 4:30 al Delton. Delton Kefiogg carrier fielder Dantelte Boyes, d^r urges right Itektor TMsnte Wensauer to get the ball back to the infield quickly in the top of the sixth inning an Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK baseball pounds Parchment by Brett Bremer Courts getting set to hear call for fall volleyball, again The Mice on the television show Law and Order normally get a half an hour to find a murder and then the district sttorneys have the second half hour of the show to prove the guilt of the collared suspect If only real cams could move so swiftly. Last night on one of the local television news stations the broadcast ended with a story of legislators taking days of groeling work to decide if it should be legal fa dogs to ride Sports Editor Everything went perfectly for the Delton vanity baseball leam.-ae it opened its season with a 10-0 five-inning win over Kalamazoo Valley Asaociation rival Parchment. Na only did the Panthen do the things coach Tim Latta was expecting, they did the things he was still hoping to ree. On offense, DK pa the ball in play with eight hits. The Panthers were ted by Corrie Lana who bad a single, a double, and a triple, and finished with four RBI's. Tyler Blacken had a single and a double for Delton, and Cory Bourdo, Derek Caldwell, and John Noto each had singles. Delton scored its jen runs in the first inning. It started out with the Corrie Latta Ohio coon beetles are dragging on. The MHSAA announced Wednesday that June 17 has been set as the date for oral arguments in the sports seasons litigation which is on appeal by the Michigan High School Athletic Asaociatioo to the Sixth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in later..." But they didn't just say that, they threw in the phrase, "that are unwanted by Michigan The MHSAA goes on to fire a few well placed snide remarks out there. “Briefs from both sides were completed and filed with the Court during the Summer of 2003. Filing amicus briefs on behalf of the MHSAA were the Michigan High School Coaches Associations, representing coaches of all sports; the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association; the Michigan Association of Secondary School in the appeals process. Thu was a ha issue for quite a while, I don't even know if anyone is all that worried about it anymore. At this point, I figure 1'11 be long retired by the time boys’ and girls’ basketball games are played back to back on a cold Friday night in January, if tney ever are. That makes Sates manager Bruce Fuller shows off a copy of the first edition of the Michigan Publinxer Golf Magazine, which is now published here in Hastings by J-Ad Graphics. new day." Putter is waking the West Side of the stare to improve coverage, and there is also hope that eventually a Northern golf atvoriatkm Hastings thia week. In 1980 Larry Donald, an avid golfer, began circulating the Michigan Publinxer will be added to the slate. "The ambition of course is to increase cir­ culation throughout the stare and bring in more information on amateur events and tour­ customers." The customers in this case are golf lovers throughout the state of Michigan, na limited to MPGA members, and also golf courses, and anyone in the golf industry. “It focuses on avid golfers, amateur golfen, and amateur events." said Fuller. The MPGA is currently divided into an East Side and a West Side, with the East Side making up for most of the coverage in the Publinxer. but that is something the new own­ ers hope will change soot naments." said Fuller. Thai kind of information will make up much of the magazine, which is published seven times a year with one issue in February, and then once a month from April through September. "We think we can turn it around with air experience in publishing," said Jacobs. Many changes are in store for the publica­ tion which has a circulation of roughly 6300 at the present time. "The fust thing we did waa up-grade the cover." said Fuller. The magazine currently features Publinx event schedules and applications, golf trivia, information on rule changes, as well as columns and features by avid goffers such re Gary Golbesky. and tips from other golf pro­ fessionals. The Publinxer will soon feature a column by Tiger Woods each month, which is distrib­ uted by the New York Tunes. "We're hoping to open it up, and develop it for more than just the avid goffer." said Jacobs. Hornets sting Viking netters in 3 close ones me happy. Spring is filled with events that go on and on. Track and Field meets last all day Saturday, as do tennis tournaments. Baseball and softball teams play one too many dou­ ble beaders. One high school baseball or softball game is terrific, two isn’t quite as ter­ A trio of three set victories turned what was a close varsity boys' tennis match into a 6-2 victory for Williamston over Lakewood in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 rific. I understand why they have to do it, however. The season has to be done by June or opener Tuesday afternoon. At first doubles, third doubles, and fourth all the seniors will just start slowly disappearing from the roster. June will come fa this MHSAA lawsuit too. but this June it's only the beginning singles the Vikings saw three set matches go again. out a la." said Coach Lana. The Panthen are back in action tonight, as they play host to Paw Paw al 4:30 pan. "Now you go to the data of the league," said Coach Latta. Delton needs to go in with confidence to hang with Paw Faw, but can't think too much of itaelf after the mercy of Parchment "That's my job, to make sure we get them back down to Earth," said Coach Latta. "That's the thing about baseball. It's always a The second issue of the Michigan Publinxer Golf Magazine was scheduled too come ba off the presses at J-Ad Graphics in cess. The Michigan Publinx Golf Association (MPGA) had beard of the work done at J-Ad Graphics through a paper supplier, and con­ tacted J-Ad Fred Jacobs inquiring about a way to keep the paper going. J-Ad acquired the rights to publish the magazine on January 1. 2004 and went to work right away, hiring Bruce Fuller, a golf fan with a sales background to take charge. "I've been a sates man all my life," said Fuller. "That’s what I do. I take care of the athletic calendar for next year. “Even if the decision of the U 3. District Court in Kalamazoo is upheld, the sports sea­ sons chsnges that are unwanted by Michigan schools may na be made until 2005-06 or later, pending additional judicial review," said the MHSAA statement. I love how they could have said, "Even if the decision of the U.S District Court in Kalamazoo is upheld, the sports season changes may na be made until 2005-006 or take a year a more to announce its decision. It is time for one side to give up. I would rather that it's na the MHSAA. The MHSAA even has more steps it can take five kids who stayed in town. Parchment has played four games already." Delton's defense was equally as spectacu­ lar as the offense. DK didn’t commit an error. Starting pitcher Mike Insalata allowed just two singles and two walks in three innings of work, and Bourdo pitched two innings of relief allowing just one single. Golf Magazine. With Donald's recent pass­ ing. his ex-wife attempted to continue publi­ cation from North Carolina with limited suc­ Cincinnati. Ohio. It practically guarantees that no changes will be made to the Michigan high school I dunk its about time the MHSAA started to get a little nasty. This thing has been dragging on and on. After each side presents oral arguments that last about 15 minutes each, the court can inning. "What really makes it a nice win is that we just came back. We've been on vacation fa a week." said Coach Latta. "There were only Coach Latta had been looking for firat-year varsity player John Noto to be a captain in the outfield, and Noto responded with a great div­ ing catch. "If you don't pm them on base it helps you Publinxer added to J-Ad publications in the backs of pick-up trucks in Tennessee. Doesn't seem like worthing legislators should be loo tied up with. Legislators shouldn't be likewise consumed with high school sports either, bet in Michigan and Principals; and the Michigan Association of School Boards. Na a single amicus brief filed on behalf of the plaintiffs was from a Michigan group representing any segment of the interscholastic athletic or educational community." triple. "Really, we just stsrted base hitting the crap out of the ball." said Tim Latta. "The kids really played well today." . . , Parchment’s starting pitcher was knocked from the ball game after two-thirds of an against them. Senior Nathan Farrell at fourth singles won his opening set 6-2. then fell 6-4. 6-4 in the came from behind to tie their matches at one set apiece. Gabe and Josh Rayner fell 7-6 in their opening set. came back to win the second, then fell 6-3 in the third. Lewellyn and Lakewood's two wins came at the second and fourth doubles flights. At second doubles, seniors Will Faul and DJ Thompson scored a 7-6. 6-3 win. The fourth doubles team of seniors Nick Huisman and Man Woodman were 6-4,6-3 winners. The Vikings are now 2-1 overall this year, and 1-2 in the league. Lakewood win boat Lowell tonight, and then an invitational on Stewart went down 6-4. 3-6, 6-3. Saturday. next two to Williamston’s Nic Rennie. The Lakewood first doubles team of Josh and Gabe Rayner and the third doubles team of Jason Lewellyn and Tim Stewart each �The Keatings Banner - Thursday, Aprt 15,2004 - Papa 11 Girls hand new track coach his 1st dual meet win by David T. Young Editor Despite impressive personal achievements by freshman distance sensation Jessica Armstrong and junior sprinter-hurdler Embriette Hyde, Hastings continued its girts’ track hex over Wayland Tuesday afternoon. The Saxon girts pulled out a 73-63 thriller in a dual meet that warn't really decided until the final event the 1600-meter relay. The vic­ tory was the dual meet debut for new coach Brian Teed. The boys, however, weren't as successful, dropping a 98-39 decision to the visiting Wildcats in the first O-K Cold Conference dual meet of the season for both teams. Clutch performances in key situations helped cany the day for the Hastings girts. If they would have let Wayland win the 1600 relay, they would have wound up tied at 68 for the day. Things looked a little scary at the start of that final event when the Wildcats opened up Katie Lawrence leaps to a first-place finish in the long jump- (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon Nicole Shaw Is not really in pain as she prepares for her winning throw In the shot put a lead in the first of four 400-meter legs. However. Natalie Pennington overtook her opponent in the second leg and then Amanda Keeler and Jamie VanBoven maintained or increased the lead to seal the victory. The Saxons also woo the 400 and 800 relays without great difficulty, thanks to Amanda Becklei, Megan Bolthouse, Katie Lawrence and Deanna Hill. They scored heavily in the field events. They swept the high jump with Justine Robbins (4 feet, 8 inches with fewest misses). Thsia Thompson (4-8) and Chelsea Bank (4-6). Team cocap­ tain Nicole Shaw threw the shot pul further than anybody else for the afternoon at 28-3. Sarah Walker won the discus at 84-6 3/4 and Lawrence captured first in the long jump with a leap of 14-2 1/2 and Lauren Azeveda was third. Becklei’s winning 7-6 performance in the pole vault equaled her own school record. Hastings also picked up some crucial points by going 2-3 in the sprints. Finishing behind Hyde in 100 were Robbins and Hill and in the 200 it was Becktcl and freshman Amy Ingle doing the same. Ingle was just edged at the wire in the open 400 and record­ ing a fine 1:08.6. Bolthouae and freshman Kristina Dobbin placed second and third to Hyde in both the 100-meter and the 300meter low hurdles. “Winning eight events was important,” Teed said, "but more important was our depth in some of the events that Wayland won.” Armstrong, fourth in the stale Division II cross-country meet last fall, swept the dis­ tance events, the 800, 1600 and 3200. and despite some fierce competition from Pennington, she anchored the Wildcats' win­ ning 3200-meter relay team. Pennington also was runner-up to AuiMUuug in the 1600. Team cocaptain Erin Hemerting picked up a hard-earned third place in the open 3200 with Heath VanBefcum dteplays the form that earned him a first place In the dtocus. (Photo by Perry Hardkt) Megan Bolthouae took second kt both hurdte events for Hastings. (Photo by Pony Hardto) Joel Mehrtee won the long jump, but io ScWo lor socono in uireo ossnes Denina wayiano superstar wysocxi. (Photo by Perry Hardin) a late comeback effort. The victory already matches the Saxons' total for all last year in le^ue dual meet com­ petition. They edged Wayland last year too. but the Wildcats then were weaker, not having McKee (8-6) and in the 200 with MaiviBe and Kelsey Edwards. Eric Gillespie finished second in the high jump at 5-6 and was runner-up in the high hurdles. Rusty Burgdorf was runner-up in the 3200 and third in the 1600k Brien Doosan fin- Wysocki in the 100,200 and 400. four relays and in the shot put and open 800 Heath Vm BeBoun won the discus srith a wins in all 12 running events. The Trojans swept the Maroons in the Amanda Morgan with a leap of 15'10. Middleville varsity girts' track and field team to top Holland Christian in the O-K 400-meter dash, where sophomore Kersta jump was 13'6. It was one of three victories for Flask, who also woo the 100-meter hurdles in 17 seconds and the lOO-meter dash in 13 sec­ onds. Flaska was also second to Gustafson in Gold opener Tuesday afternoon. 95-42. Peschel won the shot put with a throw of 33', besting the 32’1 throw by Jenna Shook in 1995. for a new Trojan sophomore record. It was one of 14 first place finishes by the Middleville team in Holland, which included Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 40-24; TVCCU 38-26; Consumers Concrete 32-32; Woodland Sales 31-33; Woodmansee Sawnull 26.5-37.5; Yankee Zephyr 243-393. Men’s High Games A Series - M. Yost 182-514; G. Heard 277-691; R. O'Keefe 270­ 637. Womb's High Games A Series - B. Norris 150-384; E Vanesse 199; C. O'Keefe 201; S. Beebe 200-556: B. Wilkins 213-546; A. Ashcroft 169-430. Sunday Night Mixed -Final Standings Hit-N-Miss 84; 4 Horsemen 80. Red Dog 79; Gutter Dusters 74; Sandbaggen 69; Thee Froggen 68; Croc Hunters 67; Russ-N-Us 66; Sunday Snoozen 64; Thunder Alley 63 1/2; Funky Bowlers 61: Bartow Florist 60; Whatever 55 1/2. Ladies Good Games and Series - M Simpson 177-499; C. Miller 151-436; C. Oakley 139-383; H. Gleason 136-369; B. Bartow 134-360; J. Giar 139-349; G. Otis 195; L Rentz 180; J. Shoebridge 165; D. Krallman 160; K. Craven 147; D. Dunnigan 131. Meas Good Games and Series - M. Eaton 245-591; G. Snyder 201-571; M. Snyder 212­ 569; J. Shoebridge 237-556; D. Craven 205­ 552; J. Smith 203-537; D. Lambert 193-528; T. Bartow 180470; J. Brehm 180-468; M. Vugtevcen 177459; R. Guild 244; B. Hubbell 214; K. Phenix 204; S. Krallman 195; J. Cantwell 190; M. Kidder 189. Wednesday P.M. Bowling Bags 71; Mace Pharmacy 68; Hair Care Center 67; Seeben 66; Eye and Ent 66; Gustafson wot. it in 104, as teammates Chaney Robinson (109) and Ashley VanderMeer (1:11) cruised in behind her in second and third. TK also took a sweep in the long jump, where sophomore Jessica Flaska beat out f.'cshman teammates VanderMeer and Girrbach's 59; RR. St Mill 50. Ladies Good Games and Series • E Vanasse 205-540; D. Seeber 182-525; G. Otis 195-510; R. Murrah 163-448; B. Moore 158­ 442; W. Barker 163-448; J. Kasinsky 140­ 400; G. Denny 153-378; L Friend 155-366; VanderMeer went 13'10. and Morgan's best The Lakewood varsity softball team improved to 3-0 Tuesday night with 11-0 sad 3-0 wins in a double header at Bddiag. Viking sophomore Stevie Spetoakey pitched her aecood no-hitter in a row with aix strike outs in game one and also went three the 200-meter dash, Gustafson crossed the finish line in 27.3 seconds and Flaska came far three ftnm the plate and scored two runs. Tiffany Cramer was two far three at the plate srith three RBI's for the Wags and in at 28.1. Trojan freshman Rebecca Winchester, an all state cross country runner, woo both the Kendra Root was two far three with two 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Winchester scored a time of 605 in the 1600, and a time of 12:56 in the 3200. Junior Natalie Hoag finished third in each of those events far HL RBI’s. It took so outstanding play by right fielder Alisaa Goble to throw out a runner to pre­ serve Spetoskey's no-hitter. Goble again made the defensive play at the The pair also helped the Trojans take a win in the 3200-meter relay, where the were joined by Emily Nylani and VanderMeer for the win in 11:40. Chaney Robinson was victorious in the 800-meter run for the Trojans in 2:55 and S. Beebe 194; E Ulrich 172; S. Pennington Aubrey Raymood won the 300-meler hur­ 172; C. Bonnema 169; J. Pettengill 160; N. dles in 51.9 seconds. Bechtel 159; B. Smith 156; J. Doster 154; J. Robinson and Raymood teamed with sen­ Shuriow 118. ior Whitney Robertson and Gustafson to win Thursday Mixed King Pins 72 1/2; Three Fools 69; Middle Lakers 61 1/2; Just Us 58; Hastings Bowl 55; Cowboys 22. Womens Good Games and Series - L Jackson 169-445; L Miller 151426; S. Merrill 192-508; E. Ulrich 173474; M. Hodges 167480; J. Rabley 140405; S. Cooley 127; H. Service 145; B. Hard 106­ 312: S. Lambert 168-394. Meas Gaud Games and Series - J. Reffett 196; B. Woodmansee 163. the 1600-meter relay race in 4:56. Raymood Thursday Angeb Ponderosa 67; Hastings Bowl 65.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 65; Pet World 63; Coleman's Ins. 62; AXS. Engine 599; Five G's 56.5; Varney Const. 56; Fall Creek 54.5;p Shamrock Tavern SIX. High Games and Scrim - R. Houghtalin 160; S. Snider 151; T. Soya 173; T. Guriel 163; N. Taylor 136; T. Pennington 229-607; J. Wyant 200; T. Daniels 225-597; L Miller 160; L Gasper 201-533; T. Phenix 182-535; L Barnum 192-533; B. Heath 180; T. Bennett 147; D. McMacken 129; L. Pierson 150; P. McLaughlin 174; L. Apsey 171; L Irwin 174: B Cuddahee 193-503. fine season. Tape ran to victory in the 100-meters Tuesday in 10.6 seconds, and won the 200- was also a part of the Trojan victories in the 800- and 400-meter relays. The foursome of Raymood. Jessika Reil. Ashley Van Eck, and Robertson won the 400-meter relay in 55.4. and in the 800-meter relay it was Raymood, Bethany Kitzrow, Van Eck, and Robertson winning in 1:58. The Trojan boys won as well on Tuesday at Holland Christian, 85-52. It looks like junior Darrin Tape, who was the nmner-up last year at the Division 2 Slate Meet in the 100-meters is ready for another meter race in 22.8 seconds. He was also a part of the Trojans' victorious 800- and 400meter relay teams, as the Trojans dominated the short distances. The Trojans also won the 1600-meter relay. In the 400-meter run Troy Rock won for the Trojans in 54.6 seconds. Middleville sen­ ior Jordan Hartley won the 110-meter hur­ dles in 17.7 seconds and the 300-muter hur­ dles in 46.8 seconds. He also took the top spot in the high jump at 5'6. where he was a state qualifier a year ago. run. Vikesopenat Belding with a 2nd no-hitter TK girls’ and boys’ track and field teams both cruise past Maroons in Gold opener bA big throw from sophomore Erica Peschel helped pave the way for the 115-foot toes and Man AspinaS took a second in the 300-meler low hurdles. Ute Saxons also managed to go 2-3 in the pole vauk with Mac Hoflinaa (9-6) and Jared the combined 37 1/4 points from Hyde and Armstrong “Overall, I am very proud of the girls, not just because they won, but because 1 could see on their feces that they were seriously com­ peting." said Teed. "I look forward to seeing what will happen when wanner weather approaches several weeks from now." Joel Maiville did the heaviest scoring for the Hastings boys. He woo the high jump with Karate Gustafson, left, and Vie TK var­ sity girls' track and field team, and Troy Rock and the TK boys’ team, took victo­ ries In the teams' O-K Gold opener at Holland Christian on Tuesday. The Trojans host the Hastings Saxons tonight in league action. (Rte photo by Perry Hardin) The Trojans expected to do well across short distances this spring, but coach Malt Funk said at the beginning of the season that he wasn't sure how his throwers would per­ form in the field. Well, the Trojans won both the discus and the shot put against the Maroons with Eddy Landon throwing the shot 39'6 and AJ Walsh game in game tiro, throwing a runner out at home to help Lakewood preserve the 3-0 win. Goble was the winning pitcher in game tiro, striking out five and allowing jnat two hits in her first start of the spring. Spetoakey came in to relieve her in the fifth inning. Spetoakey again got things done with her bat as well, as ahe and trammaan Shelley Root each bad a triple in the game. Sarah Haskin waa two for three from the plate. The Vikings play at Wayland this Saturday. Physicals for 04-05 high school sports Wednesday at HKS tossing the discus 112'3. The Trojans will host Hastings tonight in the second meet for each team on the O-K Free physicals will be offered at Hastings High School. Wednesday. April 21 from 6:30-8:30 pjn. for all students entering 9th Gold slate. through 12th grade next year. Any student who wants to participate in any high school sport next year must have a Correction: The times listed in last week’f Banner Article for the upcoming YMCA volleyball clinics were incorrect The correct time for third and fourth graders is from 6-7p.m. The fifth and sixth grade clinic will run from 6:45-8:15 p.m. physical on file. Students are to pick up the physical form in the office abend of time, get their parents to sign it. and bring it with them the night of physicals. 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Ol 33U0H AMflffidOAlNnOO mnoaaivtoiM NVOMOMdOUVlS AUMVCdOMNnOO mnooiiudooM NVOMOMPOaiVlS A fl jauuas oftaail aqi - »ooz '911*»» 'Aapaonqi - z o adad �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 15. 2004 - Page 13 nt p^oc/osuts Yate THffi HRM M A DEST COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBM TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAYNM WE OBTAB1 W*L BE UBED FOR THAT FUR­ FOB* FLEABE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE m ACTIVE MBJTANY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN* aal* nray ba MORTQAOE BALE - Default haa bean made In th* condition. of ■ modgao* made by Gerald McEachm. an uomairtad man. original mortgaged.). *> Counvyrtde Homa Loan* In*. Mortgage* dated May 22. 2002. and racordad on June 4.2002 In Inaaumon11081009. In Barry coun­ ty reart* Mtehigan. on which mortgage man la daKnad Io b* du* H tw data haraol Vw aum of Bghty-On* Thouaand Three Hundred Twenty­ Seven And Tin00 DoBara (S0132771). mduing ntareat at 725% par annum. Under th* power ol aaie contained In eaid mort­ gaga and th* ataiute In auch can made and pro­ vided. nottea la hereby gfvan teat aald mortgage wB ba toreckwad by a sale ol the mortgaged premia... or aorta pert ol team, al pubic vendue, at tee Barry County Courthouae In Haatlnga al 1M PM. on May 13.2004. Said premia** are aVualed in Townahip ol Hop*. Barry County. Mtehigan. and are deaerteed aa: Lot 7. ol the Plat ol Oak Opening* WBdneon Lak*, acoordkig Io the recorded pW thereof. aa recorded In Uber Sot Plat* Pago 47. berry County Record* The redemption period ahal ba 6 mortha tram tee dale ol auch eat* unleea determined aban­ doned In accordance wkh MCLA 000.3241* In which can* tee redemption parted ahal ba 30 days tram It* dale ol auch ad*. Dated: Aprils. 2004 For more krtormacon, piece* cal: FC X 24S.583.1302 Tree I Trott P C Attorneys For Countrywide Homa Loan*. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Ad SI* 200 Bingham Farm* Mtehigan 48025-5822 File F009202F02 aamu FORECLOSURE NOTICE todadcM. Any MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mwte in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mark Jeffery Diekhoff and Sherry Ann Diekhoff, huaband and wife to Crave Coeur Mortgage Associates, Inc., a Mteaouri Corporation Mortgagee, doled July 24, 2001 and recorded August 14, 2001 in Document Number 1064826, Barry County Records, Mtehigan said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, aa Trustee, by assignment recorded February 3, 2003 in Document Number 1096714, dato hereof too sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Six Dolan and Sixty-Four Cents ($86,626.64) kxkidtog interest 9.9% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mort- Nottoe Of Mortgage Foractoauns Sala THM HRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFT*40 TO COLLECT A OUT. ANT OTORMATION WE OBTAm WIJ. M USSI FOR THAT FURPOM FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AM m ACTIVE MBJTARV DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNa ante may ba raadnded by the taradoeing ranrtgeg,, In the* avenL your damefa* V any; atiaB be 0rVI•d eoWy to Bia return ol th* Md amount ten­ dered al eat* glue MweaL MORTGAGE BALE - Dated haa been made m the condNona ol a mortgage made by Kart Kazaks, hueband and w«* Cheryl Kazak* huaband and *«* orfgnal mortgagor),). Io CounkywMe Homa Loan* In*. Mortgaga*, dated Auguot 11. 2003, and recorded on September 2, 2003 In kwkument 111222* In Barry county record, Mtehigan. on which mortgage mere la daknad Io ba du* al ma date haraol th* aum ol On* Hundred Thirty Thoueand Rvo Hundred Twanty-Orw And 14/100 Dover* (3130.521.14), Induing Internal al 525% par annum. Under tea power ol eate contained m aald mort­ gaga and the ataiute bi auch caae mad* and pro­ vided, noBa la hereby gNanVwt aald mortgage wB be teracteaad by a eate of the mortgaged premtee*. or aonw part of Vwm. at pubVc vendue, at Vw Barry County Courthouae In Haattoge at 1 DO PM. on May 13.2004. Said premia** are akuatad m TowneNp ol PralrevH*. Barry County. Mtehigan. and are deecrbao aa: Commencing al Vw Northwaat comer ol Section 25. Town 1 North. Rang* 10 Waal: thana South OO dagraee. 21 minute* 32 aaconde WeeLaiongm*Wertln*oteaklS*cSon2S:adtetance ol 2367.73 teat tearice Norm B2 degree* 50 minute* 05 aeoonda Eaat along the SouBwaM Ina ol Conaumere Power Property 287.83 teat to ma ptsce or Degmnmg. mence conunumg rwxni oz degrees. 50 minutoe, 06 seconds East 1334.14 feet; twice South 70 dsgress, 01 minutes, 31 sec­ onds East 160 toot; thence South 17 degrees, 58 minutes, 14 seconds West 934.37 toot to a point in the center of a Creek known aa "Odto Croak* thence along toe crook in a Northerly and Westerly direction to a point which io North 87 dogrooe, 08 minutoe, 30 seconds Wool 38437 toot dtetant from too piece of beginning: toonco Souto 87 degrees. 08 minutoe, 30 aeoonda West 384.37 feet to toe piace'of boginnl except: Commencing at the Northwest comet J Section 25, Town 1 North, Secton 25. a dtetsnoe of 2357.79 toot; toonco Property 1631.97 toot; toonco Souto 70 dogrooe. tinuing Souto 70 dogrooe, 01 minutoe, 31 seconds East 28.88 toot; toonco Souto 17 dogrooe, 58 min- onde Eaat 172.41 toot; toonco North 52 dogrooe, 20 toot to too piece ol beginning. County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00PM. on Thursday, April 22, 2004. Said promisos are sftuated in Qty of Hastings. Berry County, Mtehigan, and are described as: Commencing 111 Rods North of too Southwest cor­ ner of Section 30. Town 4 North Rango 7 West for 245 toot to too ptoce of beginning. Commonly known as 3332 Dunkee, Hastings Ml *3100 The redemption period shod be 8 months hum too date of such sate, unless determinod aban­ doned in accordance wkh 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of auch sale. Dated: March 11,2004 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, Assignee of Mortgegoe Attorneys: Poteeffiro 8 Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 796-4400 Ext 129 Our Rte No: 04-22382 Pub: 3/18 - 4/15 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that toe Barry County Planning Commission wfl conduct a public hearing for toe folowing Special Use Pot inks: Caoo Number SP-9-2014 Gregory A Meuroon GMorto (owners), Ryan Gdtono (appicant). Localton: 1151 E. Woodtewn. in Section 9 of Hastings Twp. Purpooo: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation for reclamation of commercial soils in toe R-1 zoning district. Caae Number SP-10-2004 Seen A Tammy SuMvan. Location: 6625 Uebome Rd., in Section 9 of Carlton Twp. Purpooo: Requesting a apodal use permit tor a dog kennel in toe A zoning dtetrict. Case Number SP-11-20M Dovtd Wtentowotd A JuAeDowtar. LoceMcn: 12236 Cobb Rd., in Section 14 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a apodal use permit for a home occupation (printing service) in the AR zoning dtetrict MEEDNG DATE: April 26, 2004. ■nME:7«pj»v PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Suiting at 206 West Court St. Haalingte, Mtehigwt Ska inspections of the above described proper­ ties wB be completed by the Planning Commission members before toe day of toe hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbMy or in writing wl be given toe opportunity to bo hoard at too above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The spodai use appiicahonfs) »s/are available for pubic inspection al toe Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Haetinge, Michigan 49048 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm). Monday thru Friday. Please a" toe Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 tor further information. The County of Barry wR provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materiate being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days nottee to the County of Barry. Individuate with dteabrtties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact toe County of Barry by writing or caHmg the foliowing Michael Brown. County Adnwwtrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269)945-1284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Cierk (4/15) bears Souto 60 dogrooe, 56 minutee, 48 ooconda East 167^4 toot; toonco Souto 70 dogmas, 01 min­ utes, 31 ooconda Eaot 981J9 toot; toonco 674.08 toot atong too arc of a curve to the loft whooo radius is 352.08 toot and whose chord beers North 55 degrees, 07 minutoe. 36 seconds East 575.75 toot; toonco North 00 dogrooe, 18 minutoe. 42 ooconda East 238.52 toot to toe piece ol enefing of said con­ fer fine. The redemption period ahal be 12 months from too date of auch sate. Doted: April 8,2004 For more information, ptease cak: FC X 248.593.1302 Trod A Trod. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtehigan 48025-5822 RtefO11359FD3 Of Mm^gogt Rwwrkwwe Seto THW ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aato wwy bo ruodndod by the foroctooing mortgagee. In IhctouonLyourdamogos.lfany.ohaaboamModeofotytotoeretumofthobMamounttondorod at aeie, pkio interest MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Judith Robards, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortg^oo. dated May 15. 2003, and recorded on May 21,2003 In instrument 1104833, in Barry coun­ ty records, Mtehigan. on which mortgage there is daknod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Ave Hundred Seventy And 26/100 Dokars ($78,57026). Including interact at 7.125% per anr*»m. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such cose made and pro­ vided, nottee is hereby given that said mortgage wE bo foreclosed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vonduo, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on May 6. 2004. Said premises are situated in Cky of Hastings, Barry County, Mtehigan, and are described as: Lota * a arfal-i a B -1 -avt1 - -------- re-v ano ,, m..l. diock e, wnamoenams Aoonion, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plato, on Pago 7, Barry County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 months from too date of auch aato, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period ahal be 30 days from too date of auch sale. Dated: Aprl 1,2004 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtehigan 48025-5822 Ate f019508F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BALE THM ARM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION THAT WE OBTAM WU. BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON AN ACTIVE ND TARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROTOED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Doteuh has been made in the terms and condNons of a Mortgage bearing interest at 8.3500% per annum made by Robert D. Drake Mid Jani J. Drake, husband and wife, Mortgagor, to Now Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, on May 23. 2003 and recorded in the Office of too Rogiator of Deeds tor toe County a! Barry, State of Mtehigan. on June 6, 2003 in Document No. 1106889, and subsequently assignee io i no rruwoorn Danx. on wrucn Mortgagee there ieduo, aeoftwdateoftois Notice, too prindpN oum of $86 J90.69, ptoc Inter­ act Under the power of aato conlainod in said Mortgage and toe statute in such case made end provided. Notice to hereby given that on May 13, 2004, at 1«0 pm, tooNJfrne. atod Mortgage ahM be toroctoood at sale st pubke audton to too high­ est bidder at toe Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry, State of Mtehigan, (tost being one of too pieces ofhokfing Clrcuk Court In said County), of toe premises described in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The premises (toocrllbod in said Mortg^e is located in The Township of Hope, County of Barry, Stalo of Mtehigan and logaly described es: Commencing on too North Section fine of Section 1, T2N, R9W. at the intersection of Sager Road and Cedar Creek Road for toe ptoce of beginning; thence West on said Section fine 500 foot; thence Souto 306 feet; thence East 500 toot, more or toes to the centerline of Coder Creek Road; toonco Northerly along too contorfino cl Coder Croak Road 308 teat to toe ptoce of beginning. Tax ktontiftcation No. 0807-001-012-05. The redemption period shal boons (1) year from too date of too sate; unless determinod abandoned In accordance wkh MCLA. 8003241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be thirty (M) days from the date of auch aato. Dated: March 26.2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar, Sake 4 Hott. Ml 48842 (517) 699-4629 ww-oor (4/8-4/29) MORTGAGE SALE - Dufauk has tew mada in toe conditions of a mortgage made by RODNEY SCOTT BEGGS AND WIFE LAURIE JEAN BiGGS. AKA RODNEY BEGGS AND WIFE LAURIE ecGGS. to NBDBANK. Mortgagee, dated September 30, 1996, and recorded on November 15. 1996, in Uber 678, on page 354 Barry County Records, Mtehigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING AND SECURITIZATION LLC, by an asaignmert dated September 30,2003, and recorded on March 26.2004, as Instrument No.1124192 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of six thousand eight hundred twenty six and 23/100 Dokars ($8,828.23). indudtog Interest at 11360% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case mada and pro­ vided, nottee te hereby glean toat said mortgage wR be torectoeed by a aato of too mortgaged prwnteee, or tome pert of them, at pubic vendue, at too Berry County Courthoueo, HaWnge, Ml, at 130 pjn. on May 13.2004. Said premteaa are situated in VLLAGE OF MK>DLEVILLE, Barry County, Mtehigan and wo LOT 13. THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. AND THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. THENCE WEST 4 RODS TO THE WEST UNE OF LOT 14, THENCE SOUTH 2 ROOS, THENCE EAST 4 ROOS TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG. ALL ON BLOCK 49. OF THE VklAGE OF IBDDLEVLLE, ACCORDMG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED M UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period ahek be 12 montoc from toedateofeucheefe. Dated: April 8,2004 CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVING AND SECU­ RITIZATION LLC Aaeignaa of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Aealgnee of Mortg^ae Robert A. Tromato 8 Aaaodatea, P.C. 401 Souto Oto Woodwwd Avenue SubeSOO Birmingham, Ml 480093616 For Hormaiob pleaea cal: (4/29) (248) 540-7701 NG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY MFOMUmOH WE OBTAN WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IH ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN* aale may ba readndad by the foredoalng moHoage* In that evert, your damage* V any, ahan ba HmBadeoWy In tha return oTBiabkl amount Iandared at aal*pkMlnuraaL MORTOAOE SALE - Default haa been made In th* condition, of a mortgage mad* by Todd Haneen. • married man and Jody Hanaan, a mar­ ried woman, original mortgagorfa). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. In*. Mortgaga*. dated December 27. 2001. and recorded on March 21. 2002 in inatnimart 1078919, In Barry county records. MtcNpan. on which mortgage Vwre la claimed Io ba dua at the dm* haraol the aum of On* Htatdrad Two Thoueand One Hundred Ten And 34/100 Doiara (S102.11034), mdudktg rtereet M *25% per annum. Under th* power of Bale contained In aald mort­ gage and th* atatuM In auch caa* mada and providad. notice la hereby given that aald mortgage wB be loredoaad by a aala of Vw mortgaged prarnffia* or aoma pari of tiam. al pubic vendue, al Via Bany County Courthouae In Heating* al 130 PM. on May 13,2004. Said premteaa ar* affiietart In Charter Townahip ol Haeing* Bany Courtly. Michigan, and are daaotad a* Via North 11t d a parcel al land h Vw NorthweM comer ol na South t/2 of Via NcrtharaM IM ol Vw Soulhweat IM of Secton 15, Town 3 North, Rang* 8 WeaLmaaautng 10 Rada Eaat and Waal and 10 Rod* North and SouVi along Powel Road, Haatoga Townahip, Barry County. MkNgan. and Lol 23 and Vw South ill ol Lol 22 olVw Nel of FaMwren acconlng to Vw reoordad ptal Vwreol aa recorded In Uber S of Plale on Page 4* being In Section IS. Town 3 North. Rang* 0 WeaL Haatog. Townahip. Bany County, MtoNgwt Th* redemption period ahai ba 0 moraha tram Vw dale of auch aato, unto** datormkwd toendonad to accordance wVh MCLA 0003241* in aNch caa* Vw redempion period ahal ba SO day* from Vw data of auch aala. Otoad: Apri S.2OO4 For more Irtomwton, ptoaaa cal: FC C 24*583.1301 TroV*Tro*P.C. Aaonwy* For ABN AMRO McrMag* Gnxffi, In* 30400 Tetograph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Fann* MkHgan 48025-6822 Fit POO0O2OFO5 mxm (4«X«9) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 13, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Invitation to Barry and Calhoun Counties to Comment on the Bumham Brook Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Draft 2005 Year Plan Wednesday, May 12,2004 11 =00 ajn. Bany County Commission on Aging 320 West Woodlawn, Hastings, Ml A summary of the 2005 Year Plan will be available April 28, 2004, at the reception desk of Bumham Brook, 200 West Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, or by calling 269-366-2566, ext. 374 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING i ne nasongs rnanrang commission ww non a puoiic nearmg io consider ameoomerns jo me 1999 Master Plan for toe Cky of Hastings. The area considered in tote Master Plan amendment te located wkhin toe area bounded by Weet Slate Street Souto Broadway and Maricet Street The Planning Commteaion te coneidering a change in the future land use from a separate commercial and residential cimMcallon to a planned unk development designation to be caked the Court Street Planned unk development area which would alow a mix of uses subject to design stan­ dards to insure compekbRty with nearby residential usee and to provide a transition westward from toe downtown area. The pubic hearing wi be held: WHEN: May 3. 2004 WHERE: Hastings Cky Offices 201 East State Street ,» a, riasungs,a mi TW: 730 pjn. The purpoM ol IN* public hearing la Io aotdl commanB from the public regarding lheae propoaad amendment, lo Vie Haahnga MaaMr Plan Anyone wishing io impact the proposed Master Plan document, may do so by cootacSng the Hastings Cty Clerk during normal office hours al Hastings City offices, located at 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Mictugan 49058. The phone number * 945-2468 The C»y w« provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon Sve days notice Io the Hastings Cay Clark (Wephona 289-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services. 1-800-849-3777 Joa Young, Clark 0M3133B TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES FLEASE TAKE NOTICE tote a Pubic Hsarino wN be hted by too PrafrtevNs TowmMp Planning Commteaion on Wednesday. April 21, 2004, te 7D0 p.m. te the Prairievfite Township Hal, 10115 S. Norris Road, wkhin toe township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tote toe 8am(s) to be considered te this Pubic Hearing include, in brief, toe tokowing. 1) S8e Plan Review fltod by Frod Ruble of 66471-26to Strote. Lawton, Ml 49066. S8e Plan te lor toe construction of 13 condominium units (13 spit-off Parcels) from Parcel ff 12-011-003­ 00. Said Parcel te approximately 25 acres and te located along Paricar Road North of Rubio Drive. The parcoi in question te zoned "R-f tow density residential. 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before too Planning Commission tor this meeting. Al interested persons are invited to be present or submk written comments on this special land use permk applications at the address below. Prairieville Township vriB provide necessary auxiiary skH and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audtotapes of printed mate­ rials being considered at toe hearing upon five (5) days notice to the PrairievMe Township Cleric IndMduate with dteabiities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact ths PrairievEe Township Clerk. rraineviiie lownsnip rianning vonwvNsoson Merit A. Doeler, Suparviaor riMi lev Hie T*ak^M****fa* i ownsnip mm 08531181 10115 S. Norrie Road brtton.MIWO* �Page 14 - Thursday. April 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Spring thaw marathon will raise funds for Green Gables receive the proceeds from the race. team must carry and pass from runner to Staff Writer Leadership Barry County, Class of 2004. will have its first annual Spring Thaw The relay will be on foot, covering 26.1 miles, and will tentatively start at Star School. Members of the marathon planning Marathon Relay Saturday. May 22. Proceeds raised from the race will benefit committee are still working on the route and think that the location may change in the future. Group member Sara Endres says, “stay runner at the transition points. Registration will be the day of the event only. The first 100 people to register will receive a "Spring Thaw Marathon Relay” T- by Patrida Johns Green Gables Haven, the new domestic shelter that opened its doors March 31 this year. The group plans to donate 75 percent of the money raised at this year’s marathon to Green Gables, with the other 25 percent going to Leadership Barry County to help future classes continue the relay as an annu­ al event. Each year the Leadership Barry County students will chose a different group to tuned for further details.” This is a fun team event. Transition points will be set up for three-, five- and eight­ member teams. This relay is for fun only. It is not timed, but Endres says teams may time themselves. The only prize to be given out on May 22 will be for the most creative baton that each shirt. and a water bottle. Registration will begin at 6 a.m on the day of the race. Judging of the batons will begin at 7:30 and the relay will begin al 7:45 a.m. Leadership Bany County. Class of 2004 is looking for businesses and individuals who would like to help sponsor this event. At the Bronze level, $50. the sponsor's name goes on the back of the map. Or peo­ ple can sponsor a mile of the event for $50 in an opportunity to sponsor the hardest mile or the fastest mile or even the one with the most curves or the one going downhill. Those who sponsor a mile or more will get their names on the back of the map as well. Other sponsorship levels include the sil­ ver level at $100, which includes the name on back of the map and on the back of the Tshirt. The gold level at $250 includes the name of the donor on the map. T-shirt and aid station. The platinum level includes DRAKE'S DAYCARE has 3 full time oper 1st shift. Meal well as lots o License (269)945-9612 4DF080263555 FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. CAMPERS! Make your Res­ ervations now! Single seduded lakeside camp site with use of a row boat. Use our travel trailer or use your own, $30 daily; $150 weekly. (269)623-3182 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap- 8909. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 CNS LAWN CARE: Spring/ Fall cleanup, bonus for new contracts. Handicap/Senior Citizen's discount If you think you can't afford a lawn service, you haven't called CNS Lawncare, (269)623­ 2518. LARGE 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT: for rent. $450 ♦ utiltities. Middleville schools, in Freeport. For ap­ plication call, (616)765-5327. VERY NICE MAIN FLOOR 1 BEDROOM APART­ MENT: with garage, in­ cludes appliances, water, sewer fc neat. Located with­ in Hastings city limits, $675 per month. (269)838-3099 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FOB SALE: 1999 Toro reel good condition, $5,000. OH (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. CaU (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp OPEN HOUSE- new to the muncbjb HOUSE: Fine crystal fc kitchenware. Please stop by anytime. April 17th between 11am2pm at 1559 Bender Rd., Middleville or call for a show (269)795-5127. Free drawing, refreshments 4 snacks. 1985 FORD RANGER: re­ GREENSCAPE LAWN built V-6 engine, minor body CARE providing a full line work, $750 obo. Runs good, of services. Lawn fertiliza­ (616)765-3372 or (269)945­ tion A weed control, tree A 4781. shrub spray programs. Merit grub control aeration, spi­ 39 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ der spray programs for me SAT: 88K, very dean, power house. Fully licensed A in­ sunroof, full power, auto sured. CaU toll free 877-816­ shift, new tires, asking 4763 or visit our web site $9,000. CaU (269)208-9223. to team more about our company & request a free SPRING WATER GAR­ DENING SEMINARS: April 16th, 17th A 24th, $10/ son April 15th, M-F 9am5:30pm; Sat 9am-2pm. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. CaU (269)838-7635 or (269)8388909. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP! Data Entry, to $35,000 HASTINGS 4 FACTORY/PRODUCTION: to $450 week + benefits! Hi­ Lo experience a plus. Perma­ nent! (2) shifts! (616)949­ 2424, Jobline fee. NATIONAL RECRUITING CENTER is seeking individ­ uals to file HUD A FHA mortgage refunds, $14-516/ hr. Will train. Call today for an interview-, 1-877-527-9583. FOR EVERYONE UMAYS WNOAT10 » « MM MT (PG) ROAD WORK/CONSTRUCTION: to $15/hour ♦ benefits! Entry/skilled! (616)949-2424, Jobline fee. SATELLITE INSTALLER/ HELPER: to $1,000 week! Must not fear heights! Start now! (616)949-2424, Jobline fee. aaraw 474-40 SNACK FOOD DELIVERY/ DRIVER: to $30,000 year * bonuses! (Vending) Trainee/ skilled, local route! (616)949­ 2424, Jobline fee. FREE 31” TELEVISION de­ livered with your new home from Four Sexsons Factory Outlet. See Deb or Nancy to­ day! 1-877-738-1090 MOBILE HOME TRADE IN SALE: get an extra 10% of the cash value of your present home, when you trade in, 1-877-738-1090. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy posterpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)2044)600 DONALD BRITTEN IN MEMORY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 17TH. This Father's labors now are o'er. His earthly labor is done; And now ne rests in peaceful sleep. His just rewards are won. His wife must shed a silent tear, His children, too, must mourn; And they know that they will meet Him, When eternal life is bom. The silent tears that each must shed. Like rain upon the ground. Will nourish ail their love for Him, Which did in life abound. We love and miss you so much. Your wife PhyUis, children. grandchildren and 1 great grand chile HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, April 17 We miss you so much. 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In another case, Coe was sentenced tc five months in jail for possession of marijuana. The balance of the sentence will be sus­ pended upon payment of $95 in court assess­ ments. Coe was given credit for 117 days served in M He earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a second offense notice. WANTED: 1-5 acres be­ tween Hastings 4r Middle­ ville. Must be buildable. (616)299-5483 CARPET CLEANERS: $400$600/wk. 17 positions, full time, permanent, company training. (616)954-2191 for immediate interview. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 1999 SUZUKI DR350SE ex­ cellent condition, 3,600 miles, $2,500 or will trade for a 4x4 quad. (269)795-1135 or (616)437-6993. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must see to ap­ preciate, $27,000. CaU (269)838-7635 or (269)838­ 8909. should contact Leadership Barry County Director Nancy Goodin at the Bany County Area Chamber of Commerce, 269-945­ 2454. Is a new bridge on the horizon? by Petricia Johns • Staff Writer A new bridge may be in the works for Barry County. The Allegan County Road Commission decided last year to seek federal funds through the transportation act at the federal level. Allegan would like to straighten one of its east-west route from U.S.-131 highway, creating an all-season route. They notified the Bany County Road Commission, which had two weeks to fill our and return the forms Coming east, the proposal was to continue the all-season road­ way and add another bridge crossing the Thomapple River. There was no time to bold a public hearing oa the proposal. Much to the joy of some, when the U.S. House version of TEA-LU was approved in the amount of $275 billion. COURT NEWS exchange for dismissal of charges of posses­ sion of methamphetamine, operating a vehi­ cle with a suspended driver's license and for it included this bridge project, as well as other transportation items. This includes $30,000 for Hastings transit The Senate passed its version of the trans­ portation act with a projected total of $317 billion. A conference committee is meeting to work on this proposal, but President George W. Bush has threatened to veto the Transportation Reauthoriratino Act if the total is more than $250 billion. Middleville Village Manager Ron Howell rays that some calls are being made to Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow to work on behalf of the bill. If the funds ate authorized, a public bearing will be held to set the exact route and location of the bridge crossing. Al the moment the tentative plans include Patterson to Crane to Whitneyville Road. a second offense notice. This sentence is to be served concurrent to the sentence in the above case. ■ Sentencing was delayed under the super­ vision of a probation officer until March 30, Eaton is accused of seven counts of crimi­ nal sexual conduct, both third and fourth degree, and furnishing alcohol to a minor. POLTCEBEflT Bicyclist injured In collision wtth car HASTINGS — A 45-year-old Hastings man was treated and released from Pennock Hospital after his bicycle collided with a vehicle last Thursday morning, April 8, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and East Thorn Street The vehicle, driven by Mearl Rairigh, 25. of Vermontville, was turning left onto Thom Street when the bicycle ran into the side of his car, said Hastings police. Gary Englerth was southbound on Michigan behind the car, but said he did not real­ ize the driver was turning. In other recent court business: • A1 ben M Ashbaugh. 72. of Middleville, was sentenced to one year in jail and five yean probation each for second-degree crim­ inal sexual conduct and two counts of attempted criminal sexual conduct. If he pays his court assessments by April 30, the last 11 months of his jail sentence will be suspended. Ashbaugh earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of three counts of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct • Ovie D. Pinks. 35, of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to three months in jail for conspiring to sell marijuana. If Pinks pays his court assessments by Aug. 31, the last 60 days of his jail sentence will be suspended. Pinks earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of selling mar­ ijuana and maintaining a drug bouse. • Sentencing was adjourned for Brandon D. Devore, 18, of Middleville. Devore pleaded guilty to obstructing a police officer and possession of marijuana in connection with a Dec. 4, 2002, case in Middleville. • Buddy J. Brown, 41, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to seven months in jail and two years probation each for possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijua­ 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, 5675 a month. PI e j je call 269-945-6280. start or end of the race or handing out the prize. Anyone with questions or for information on sponsoring the Spring Thaw marathon na. The jail sentences are to be served concur­ rent to each other. Brown pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dropping a second offense notice, which would have doubled penalties for the current offenses. His driver’s license was suspended for six months, but he was allowed restricted use after 30 days. In another case. Brown was sentenced to seven months in jail and two years probation for fleeing a police officer. Brown pleaded guilty to the charge in Charges sought In domestic4 violence HASTINGS — A 33-year-old Hastings woman called police after her 27-year-old boyfriend assaulted her during an argument last Friday morning, April 9, in the 200 block of East Grand Street The Bany County Victim Services Unit was called in at the victim’s request Local man charged with assaults HASTINGS — A 29-year-old Hastings man was arrested oo two warrants for aggra­ vated assault. Hastings police located Charles L. Chapman, after receiving infonnaiion from a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy, driving in the 1100 block of Weal Green Street, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department . Chapman was lodged at the Bany County Jail without incident Teen, brother arrested for drunk driving THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old man from Nashville was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated April 3 M 12 ajn. oo M-37 Highway near Middleville. BarryCounty Sheriff's Office received a cell phone call from a motorist who was fol­ lowing the car south on M-37. The caller said occupants in the car were throwing bot­ tles from the windows and the car was swerving back and forth oo the rood, deputies said. The passenger, a brother, also intoxicated, was given a ride to the sheriff’s office so he could call for a ride. About four hours later ar 4 am., another deputy observed a slow moving vehicle east­ bound on M-79 Highway in Castleton Towndiip. The deputy stopped the car to deter­ mine the problem. The deputy found the driver, a 25-year-old mu from Nashville who was the passen­ ger allowed to make a phone call for a ride, under the influence of alcohol and arrested him for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Apparently the brother was unable to get a ride home and walked buck to the car. where it was parked on M-37, and attempted to drive it home, deputies said. Two Wayland men held for cocaine at Patterson and Johnson Roads March 30 at about 11 p.m. after a traffic stop by Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post. James Jager. 20. is scheduled for a pre-exam April 21. Raymond Ugianskis is set for an faxi'. 28 pre-exam. Delton man arrested for crack cocaine HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Delton man was arrested April 4 for possession of crack cocaine at Otis Lake Road and Keller Road, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post. Terry Pinks is scheduled for a pre-exam April 28. Another counterfeit bill discovered YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A counterfeit one hundred dollar bill was dis­ covered April 1 al the Sand Ridge Bank branch in Yankee Springs. The bill was deposited from the Shell gas station on M-179. It was actually a bleached five dollar bill, which had been reprinted into a one hundred dollar bill, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post. Another bleached bill was found al the bank's branch in Hastings a few days earlier. "It's becoming increasingly common for counterfeiters to "bleach" low denomination currency and reprint higher denominations." said Trooper Phil Vannelte. "Higher denomination bills contain an embedded ribbon with the denomination printed oo it that is visible when held up to the light." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apr! 15,2004 - Page 15 Orrin F. Grable John H. Triick | MM Vdmona Mallory Gribbon (Vd) | NASHVILLE - Orrin F. Grable, age 79. of Nashville, passed away Thursday. April 8. 2004 peacefully at his home on Curtis Road. Mr. Grable was bom in Plainwell, oo Jan. 5, 1925. He was the son of the late Edward HASTINGS - John H. Triick. age 72, of Hastings, formerly of Middleville, died March 16,2004 al Estero. Fla. John Triick was bom on Nov. 29. 1931 at Lowell, the son of John and Elva Triick. He was raised in Marne and Middleville and attended Coopersville and Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in the Class of 1950 at Thomapple Kellogg School. He was married to Enid (Palmer) Triick on March 2.1956 at Angola. Ind. He was employed al Van Dam Iron Works for ten years. Sheet Metal Local 410 for 19 years and drove bus for Thomapple Kellogg Schools nine years. He was in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954 and served in Korea for 15 months. He was a member of VFW Post 7548. He attended Hastings Free Methodist CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA - Mabel Velmona Mallory Gribbin (Vel). 94. died in Carlsbad. California on Good Friday, April 9th. She moved from Michigan to the west Grable. He was the widower of Hazel (Goslow) Grable. The couple was married oo Sept. 15. 1950. in the Hastings area, then moved to the Nashville area where they raised their two sons. They were married 51 years when Hazel passed away in 2001. He was employed as an Assembly Operator at General Motors for 30 years. He retired in An eastbound track from C & D Hughes, a road construction and maintenance com­ pany, puWng a wood chipper came to rest on the south shoulder of the road in this accident. The driver of the maintenance track was not injured and refused treatment at the acene, police said. The driver for this Consumers Power track suffered several broken bones to Ns leg and lacerations on hie head. He was taken by AeroMed to Sparrow Hospital In Lansing ter treatment and Is listed in stable condition, said Mtehigan State Police from the Hastings Post Two-truck crash sends one driver to hospital by Susan Teneere Staff Writer K Consumers Power truck struck another truck al noon Tuesday, April 13. oo M-43 Highway, a quarter mile from M-66 and the four-way stop. The driver for the energy company suffered several broken bones to his leg snd lacera­ tions on his head. He was taken by AeroMed to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing for treatment and is listed in stable condition, said Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post. “He's making good progress and we expect a full recovery." said Terry DeDoes, a spokesman for Consumes Power. Troopers raid the man was conscious at the scene. ' From a preliminary investigation, troopers said it appears the Consumers Power truck crossed the centerline as it was westbound on M-43 and hit and eastbound truck pulling a wood chipper. The Consumers' truck then roiled several times coming to rest oo the south side of the road. The eastbound truck from CAD Hughes, a road construction and maintenance company, with the wood chipper came to rest on the south shoulder of the road. The driver of the maintenance truck was not injured and refused treatment at the scene, police said. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Neither driver was cited for the accident yet because the crash is under investigation. Troopers were assisted at the scene by Woodland Township Fire Department. Sunfield Township Fire Department. Lakewood Community Ambulance service, Eaton County Sheriff's Department and Michigan Department of Transportation. Oct 31, 1984. During his younger yean Orin attended Nashville Church of the Nazarene. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. While serving his country Orrin saw combat in the Rhineland; Central Europe where be earned several combat awards including the Victory Medal WWU. American Theater Ribbon. EAME Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stan; and the Distinguished Badge with 1 Bronze Cluster. Orrin was a lifelong member of Nashville, Charlotte, and Delton VFWs with the honor degree of coolie in good standing. Fred Trost's Outdoors Club. Michigan United Conservation Club, he served as Committee Chairman for the Boy Scout Troop 177 in Nashville; National Rifle Association. and Member American Legion Charlotte Post Orrin was an avid outdoorsman. He espe­ cially loved spending time with his two best friends Frank and Ray. Together they hunted and fished the woods and walers of both Michigan and Canada. He is survived oy sons, Ed Grable and Kenny Grable; brother, Ronald (Loretta) Grable; sister. June Prough. He was preceded in death by his brother. Phil and sister. Marjorie. Memorial service was held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta on Monday. April 12. with Reverend George Speas offici­ Graduation Open House? Consider the YMCA FAST SAME DAY SERVICE MF * • W i | TUJAX PIZZA FMSH BAND 8MAD DMLH DALM LUNCH VCOALS Off YOUR PIZZA ORDER|; Oaten Thar* to a company incur mm c«tod AfotoennytM offers fast, refiabte and extrwmfy mxpansive Internet access for only $4.95 per monfo! They have greet customer are. free spamMna tewing. 5 fma emai accts, no contracts, they support instant messaging. they don, require a creoa cant and they're engineered far no busy signals! Thousands of their customers are saving 8200+per year! 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School was a place where she excelled and felt comfort­ able. She married Allan Van Auker Gribbin of Nashville and enjoyed a long, happy mar­ riage until his early death at age 64 in 1974. Vel achieved minor fame that she reluc­ tantly accepted when the Colgate-Palmolive product. "VeL" was named after her in the 1950’s. Her brother-in-law, Homer Gribbin, then president of the New Yak advertising firm. Young and Rubicon, named the deter­ gent after her because, as he once said. "Vel keep-- the cleanest bouse in town." Vel loved to read, travel and collect beauti­ ful things from ha international trips. She was never able to take the trip io China that she dreamed of, ba traveled there vicarious­ ly through ha reading. Vel is survived by ba daughter, Barbara Lynn (Dan) Artisan of Superia, Montana, grandchildren Thomas Edwin Allan Jones of Oceanside, California. Priscilla Lynn (Shawn) Davis of Woodbine, Georgia, and great-granddaughter. Samantha Lynn Davis. Ha younga brotha. Edwin "Vance" Mallory of Battle Creek, panted away at age 91 only weeks before ha death. Graveside services will be ■ Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville at 11 ajn. Tuesday. April 20. 2004. Father Charles P. McCabe win officiate. She win be buried beside ha busband and son. Wad. Funeral arrangements were made by Eternal Hills of Ocranside. California and Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville. ating. The family honored Orrin with a memorial luncheon on Monday at the Nashville VFW Post 8260. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 Church. Mr. Triick is survived by his wife Enid; sot Jim (Dora) of Ludington; daughter Suzanne (Karl) Golnek of Hastings; grandchildren Scott (Tina) Triick. April (James) Kohn. Suzanne (Roy) Hanning. JJ (Jennifer) Triick; great-grandchildren Johnathan. Morgan. Justin and Sophie; brother Jerry (Alice) Triick of Marne; sister. Sis (Herb) Dean of Hastings; brother-in-law Fred Palmer of Florida; sisters-in-law Bernice Wood of Kentucky, Margareta (Paul) liebeaaurr at New York; and many nieces sod nephews. Preceding him in death were daughter Annette Marie in 1978, parents John and Eha Triick; Amoe and Elizabeth Palmer. Memorial services will be held at II ajn. Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. Hastings. Burial will be at Ml Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church Building Fund a Habitat for Humanity. coast to be closer to family. Vel was bom November 14, 1909 in Hastings, the daughter of Mabel and Edwin Dennis Mallory (former circuit court judge in Hint). Vel graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of Michigan at a time when the ratio of men to women was ; 1 - �Page 16 - Thursday. Apnl 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Barry County Christian School sees passing of teaching torch Levi Schantz talks to Bany County Christian students Blake Roderick, Samantha Pennington, Jocelyn White. Zach Sanders and Brandon Daniels about good dental hygiene Margaret Ashcroft, shown with kindergartners Phillip Kuperus, Kayla Neudeck, Nicole Peters and Melanie Webb, will retire at the end of the school year at Barry County Christian. The most versatile vehicles on the planet! 2004 Pontiac Aztec 2004 Pontiac Vibe FWD, Center Cooler. Power Wlndows/Locks. Ak. Auto was $21.670 Auto. Remote Keyless. Power Locks. Cruise was $19,365 Now $20,058 Rebate $3,000 Truckfest Bonus $1,000 Now Rebate *16,058 $18,361 $2,000 $1,000 15,361" ’Any owner of a non-GM vehicle ’’plus tax. title, plates Rebates to dealer. Dreisbach 328 N. 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Ginger (Worden) graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist College in 1994 with a major in phys­ ical education. She passed her certification test in 1995 and received her elementary edu­ cation diploma from Cornerstone University in 2001. She has three years of teaching experience at Gull Lake Christian School and has been home-schooling her children the last two years. She is continuing to work on her mas­ ters in education program. The transition from Ashcraft as teacher to Eckhart will begin now as the latter observes and gives assistance this school year. Together they will be in charge of kinder­ garten roundup scheduled for Thursday evening, April 22, at 7 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend the roundup to learn about the kindergarten program and set up a time (possibly that evening) to have their children tested for kindergarten readiness. Entrance requirements will also be explained by Oosterhouse. The kindergarten meets full days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This current year, the kindergarten students have been involved in many activities. Id the fall, a trip to an orchard and to Harvest Time Pumpkin in Freeport were enjoyed. Every year they also visit Pennock Hospital. They have been thrilled to read their first books. which opens up a whole new world to explore. All winter the children enjoyed watching the birds come to the bird feeder outside the classroom windows. They also painted bird bouses to take home. At science fair time they were involved in making dis­ plays on animals in defense. In addition to kindergarten, the teacher has a morning and afternoon preschool session on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. The preschoolers have a different theme each month. Recently they enjoyed learning about den­ tal hygiene as Levi Schantz explained about tooth decay and proper brushing. 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Thu & Fn 8-5 the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more • information on the BCF or call (269)945-0526. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-04-22.pdf d8eaeb142f5283305b2583f5effd28fa PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 iS CHURCH ST HASTINGS KI 49OM1MJ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 121 a 1IBFAF-:’, T'l.'EU'. HASTING $ ANNER 5 CHUFKH ST HA:TING;. Ml 4905 If 17 HASTINUS Thursday, April 22, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 17 PRICE 500 County GOP to propose alternative 12-step plan by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Republican Party will offer an alternative to the “Twelve-Step Recovery” series of reforms proposed recent­ ly at a First Friday forum. A special committee of seven Republicans has been given the task of writing what Skip Coryell calls a “kinder, gentler” version of a 12-point program for reforming county gov­ ernment. The seven, including Coryell, David Stevens. Brian Reynolds. Deb Smith. William Womer, Tom Doyle and Ken Neil, are asked to present their recommendations at the next meeting of the county GOP Monday evening. May 17. The group also is asking for public com­ ment and suggestions to be sent to Barry Republicans. P.O. Box 22. Hastings. Mich. 49058. The decision came at the conclusion of a stormy meeting of the Barry County Republican Party Monday night, in which the 12-step Recovery proposals and their word­ ing were roundly criticized, along with Party Chairman Mark Englerth. County Clerk Deb Smith. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers and Womer spoke out against the pro­ posals at the meeting and Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill blasted the local GOP leadership in a letter. Essentially they maintain that the proposals and the movement are trashing local elected county officials and dividing the party. McNeill said in his letter. “I am no longer willing to associate myself with the current administration of the party.” largely due to Englerth signing on to the proposed biparti­ san reforms and appearing at the First Friday forum with former Democratic Party chair­ man Robert Dwyer. McNeill asked of any current elected Republican officials. “Why would anyone subject themselves to be undercut and vilified publicly?” The dozen reforms are regarded as critical of policies and procedures of a majority of tlie current members of the Board of Commissioners. The document produced at First Friday suggested, among other things, insisting on all night meetings for the County Board, changing per diem payment proce­ dures. eliminating the public subsidy for the airport, abolishing the Officers Compensation Commission and requiring elected officials to See GOP, pg. 2 Showcasing artists' renderings Two hundred and fifty pieces of art work by Delton Kellogg students in elementary, middle school and high school grades are currently on display at the Delton District Library, located on M-43 in Delton. A variety of art is featured, from sculpture to plas­ ter relief to paintings and wet chalk versions of Vincent Van Gogh's famous “Starry Night.' On opening day of the show. Laura Crookston (left) shows her mother. Gen Crookston, the drawing she created. With them is Laura’s high school art teacher, Brian Makowski. The art show continues through May 6 during regular library hours. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) County Board majority meets privately by David T. Young Editor A majority of the Barry County Board of Commissioners met in private last Wednesday night (April 14) at the Baltimore Township Hall, but those who attended insist the meeting was legal because they did not discuss county business. Five of the eight members of the board attended. including Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, Vice Chairwoman Sandra James and commissioners Clare Tripp, Ken Neil and Tom Wing. Also present were County Clerk Deb Smith. Register of Deeds Daria Burghdoff. Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, former State Rep. Terry Geiger and the host, Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers. Invited, but not appearing at the private, rural meeting were Commissioners Don Nevins. Jim French and Wayne Adams. It was reported that Hastings City Councilman David McIntyre, who also serves on the City­ County Airport Commission and is a news broadcaster with WBCH radio, also was invit­ ed. He told the Banner he knew about the meeting, but did not attend. The Open Meetings Act forbids a majority of a public body to meet privately except for specific reasons — contract negotiations, dis­ Englerth and an executive committee of 13 who voted 12-1 in a special session to approve principles outlined in a “12-step recovery” program, which was presented to the First Friday forum April 2. Many incum­ bent officials have complained the proposals are critical of policies and procedures of the County Board and other county officials and are suggesting County Republican the ouster of Party. ■It was absolutely a discussion group some sitting “The meeting and nothing more. It was no different officials in the was a result of sev­ upcoming eral concerned than the elected officials appearing at the August primary elected officials ceremony to welcome Judge Stephanie and November who met to discuss Fekkes. They have every right to be in general elec­ the future of the tions. These the same room together as long as they Republican Party grievances were in Barry County." are not discussing county business.* aired Monday Smith explained. — Barry County Clerk Dab Smith night in the Cullers offered monthly meet­ to let the group use ing of the Barry County GOP. the Baltimore Township facility, which The 12 reform proposals have including according to the township’s policy, can be insisting on night meetings exclusively for the used by the public if a $50 deposit is made County Board, changing policies governing beforehand. Smith acknowledged that no per diem pay, abolishing the Officers deposit was required of the county officials at Compensation Commission, eliminating the the private session. public subsidy for the City-County airport, Some elected officials, more than a major­ reducing commissioners’ benefits and insist­ ity of the County Board, have expressed dis­ ing all county elected officials serve out their may with County GOP Chairman Mark cussing pending litigation, to discuss the pos­ sible purchase of land or property and han­ dling personnel matters, at the request of the personnel being discussed. However. Smith said Tuesday morning that the meeting of the previous Wednesday evening was not held to discuss county busi­ ness. but to discuss the direction of the Barry terms. Smith steadfastly maintained that the pri­ vate meeting did not include discussion that might lead to a decision connected with coun­ ty policy. “It was absolutely a discussion group and nothing more," she said. “It was no different than the elected officials appearing at the cer­ emony to welcome (new Probate) Judge Stephanie Fekkes. They have every right to be in the same room together as long as they are not discussing county business.” Michigan Press Association attorney Dawn Phillips-Hertz said it is unclear whether the Open Meetings Act was violated in this instance because it hasn’t been determined if those present look up any issues that might come before the County Board. However, she said Cullers may have the appearance of impropriety in that he offered the Baltimore Township Hall for use in what then amounts to a political advocacy meeting. Though township policy does not require the public to pay to use the hall, it does call for a $50 deposit, which was not requested in this case. Therefore, Phillips-Hertz said it could be viewed as a township supervisor’s in-kind contribution to incumbent politicians' re-elec- See PRIVATE, pg. 20 Colemans to receive Liberty Bell Award The Barry County Bar Association has announced Jim and Carolyn Coleman of Hastings are the recipients of its 2004 Liberty Bel! Award. he Colemans were chosen for the recog­ nition in tribute to their many years of com­ munity activism and service. They will receive the award during a pro­ gram at noon Monday, May 3 in the Barry County Circuit Court. The public is invited to attend. Guest speaker at the event will be Justice Marilyn Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court. She has served on the state's highest court for seven years and for eight years before that on the Michigan Court of Appeals. Before taking the bench, she practiced law and prior to that was a teacher. Jim Coleman was active for many years as a Boy Scout leader. Rotarian, Jaycec and Hastings City Councilman. He served as chairman of the Pennock Hospital Board of Nominations sought for *Goklon Doods’ n, Ftf-Nit Club of HMtinjs i> amtaag aoatana for the Book of OoMta Deed* awwd. THa ■ au excfoave Exchange Club fngnai dm honors members of rhe caaaWBty who rerve their fellow dtiaoua- The chib annually reeks to MCQgmze a member of the community for Ma or her exceptional public-spirited dbada who, because of quiet unassuming Mora NEWS BRIEFS page 2 Justice Marilyn Kelly Directors for several years and was a director for Hastings City Bank and the YMCA of Barry County. He was co-chair of the 1968 bond drive which led to construction of Hastings High School, which opened in 1971. He has been active in the First Presbyterian Church, serving as eider, trustee, deacon and missionary. Carolyn Coleman served as a county com­ missioner for 12 years, including a number of years as chair of the board. She was the first woman to serve as county board chair. She also was chairwoman of the YMCA Board, library board. Barry County Community Mental Health Board and City of Hastings Charter Revision Commission. She has been active with the Barry County Futuring Committee, Community Dispute Resolution Board. Commission on Aging and Chariton Park Foundation. Carolyn has served the First Presbyterian Church many years as an elder, a deacon and in many other capacities, includ­ ing moderator of the Pastoral Nominating Committee. The public also is invited to attend a May 3 reception, beginning at 11 im., for the Colemans and Justice Kelly in the communi­ ty room of the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. The Liberty Bell Award program is part of the County Bar Association's annual obser­ vance of Law Day. Other activities involve members of the Bar Association assisting numerous fourth grade students in presenting the mock trial of “Rumpelstiltskin versus the Queen" throughout the day in all of the coun­ ty courtrooms. Jim and Carolyn Coleman �Page 2 - Thursday. April 22. 2004 - The Hasbngs Banner GOP, continued from page 1 serve all of their icons except for extenuating circumstances. McNeill suggested in his letter that Dwyer was involved in the 12-step campaign because his wife, Carol, a local attorney, was passed over in Gov. Jennifer Granholm's appointment of Probate Judge Stephanie fekkes. McNeill said of Englerth and Dwyer. “If these two believe change is so necessary, why NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page dedication. may be unrecognized for hia or her activities. This year's award win be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon on Thursday, May 26, at YMCA of Barry County's Camp Algonquin. In addition to being recognised at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recip­ ient has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of die Hartiags Summerfest parade in August. Tb nominate someone for the award, please pick up an application at the Hartiags Public Library After filling out the nomina­ tion fonn, return it to the library in peraon or via mail by Friday. May 14. Free HIV testing, counseling offered Free HIV testing and counseling will be offered from 4 to 6 pjn. Theeday, April 27, al the lower level of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. 1716 North Broadway. The testing is being sponsored by the American Red Crass at West Central Michigan - Barry County in raiHiorarinn with CARES. Community Aids Resource and Education Services of Southwest M ichigsn. and the Church of the Nszsteae. Hastings. The service win include free and confi­ dential HIV testing, no needles, education and safe sex information. No appointment is nrr^RRty For additional information. call Jason W. Evans. CARES HIV educator, at (269)381 2437 or Lyn Briel - manager, Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at (269) 945-3122. Freeport to test warning siren gupi Tie ' Freeport Ares Wtifiateer there will be track pulls from 1 to 3 p.m, courtesy at Rose Construction. Show track trophy presentations are at 3:30 pm. Promoters Kim and Tim Voshell of Nothin1 But Truck and NBT Screen Printing 4 Embroidery invite all track owners to enter thetr vehicles in the professionally jnrlped show. Tfophies will be awarded in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive model year categories, with honors given for beat paint and graphics and best of show. Pre-tegistrarion is $10 per vehicle until May 1. Participants can pre-register at Nothin' But Thick st 1310 E. Stale St in Hastings and receive a free T-shirt, or inquest a mail-in registration form by call­ ing (269) 948-7825. Day-of-show registra­ tion is $15 per vehicle for judged tracks. The show track gate opens at 8 am. and registration continues until 12:30. Dash plaques and goody bap will be awarded to the first 200 tracks through the gate. Specutor admission t* $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 yean old. For more information call Historic Qwta Barit « (269) 945-3775, or visit wwwxhariloapariLorg. VSDQKmw Tiling deauiine May 11 The deadline for Republican and Drmocratir Party candidates to file for stale, county and townriup partitas offices in Michigan is 4 p.m Tuesday, May 11. who seek the office of stare repre ar ntriive or a county office may file a $100 filing fee irwtead of a petition. Canrtirlarer who wish to withdraw from tire dectiou mast submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 pzn_, Friday. May 14. Candidales without political party affilia­ tion who seek a |Wliim rffirr must file a pfriripa an^^n Affidavit of Fire identity (two copies) an later than 4 pun. Department will be conducting a lest of die severe weather warning siren at 2 p.m. Saturday. May 1. This test will ran for three minutes. Should anyone hear this siren at any other time, take shelter inunrdiawiy. Ute wanting siren will only be activaaed when a tornado warning has been issued. Fire Chief Jun Yarger said. Thursday. July 15. Candidales who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later Music fund-raiser slated for April 24 whoae districts fall in more than one county file at the Bureau of Elections in I earing For more information about filing requirements and up-to-date listings of the candidate, who have filed for judicial and stare elective offices, please refer to the Departmeat of State wrhaitr or call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. Community Music School students and teachers are gathering [dodges from family, friends and businesses for the school's first annual Share-A-Thon. a fond-raiser to help make music lessons affordable to all. Participants will perform for the public Saturday, April 24. from 10 am. Io 1 pzt at the First United Methodist Church, 209 Ttf — —, C, west ureen ou, nasung*. nvcecus wtu fund scholarships and services not covered than 4 psn. Monday, July 19. Candidales for township offices file with the township clerk. Candidates for county office file with lhe county clerk. Candidales for the stale House of Repaeaentatives or the U.S. House of Rtfsisrstsrii rt, whose dis­ trict is wholly rnnrainrrl in one county, file with the county clerk. Those candidate, Lincoln Dinner will be April 30 by nution. Performers range from young children to adults, and include a wide variety of mstraments. The program will include video demonstrations of Kindenrmsik. the delightful music program for young chil­ dren from infancy through age seven Children can explore instruments at an Instrument petting zoo, provided compli­ The Batty County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dey darner win be held at 5:30 p.m Friday, April 30, at the Middle VWs fan on M-37 m Middleville. Guest speaker win be Third District Congressman Vent Ehlers, who represents aU of Barry County in Washington D C Tickets for $25 apiece are available at the Barty County Area Chamber of Commerce, ments of Masteller Music. Visitors registering for leasons or classes that day trill have registration fees waived, a savings of SIS per Undent. The Community Music School accepts ail appli­ cants regardless of age or akin level. Registration for private lessons is open all through the semester, with tuition bring can 945-2454. For more information or to order tickets, call Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth at (269) 792­ prorated. The current semester runs throng May 22. Summer semester rant from June to August For more information about the Share-AThon or learning opportunities of tile Community Music School, please call (269) 948-9441. Truck Show set at Charlton Park Tile fourth annual Track Show A Swap Meet, billed as West Michigan's largest, will be held al Historic Charlton Park from 9 xm. to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 2 Lil Miss Dangerous, the female monster truck competitor, and other monster tracks will show off their car-crashing skills, beginning at tioon. There will be burnout competitions from 9:30 to 11:30 xm and 6357. Plan Commission sets public hearing The Hastings Planning Commission will bold a public bearing at 7:30 pun. Monday, May 3, to consider amendments to the 1999 master plan for the City of Hastings. City Clerk Joe Young said the area con­ sidered in this master plan amendment is located within the area bounded by West State Street, Court Street, South Broadway and Market Street. The Planning Commission is considering a change in the future land use from a separate commercial and residential classification to a planned unit development (PUD) designation to be called the Court Street Planned Unit Development area, which would allow a mix of uses subject to design standards to insure compatibility with nearby residential uses and to provide a transition westward from the downtown area. don’t they seek office themselves?" He then noted both had done exactly that before and lost. Englerth said McNeill hasn't played an active role in the county party for some time and noted the prosecutor promised to speak a couple of years ago at a Lincoln Day dinner on behalf of a bipartisan effort for the Green Gables domestic shelter, but he was a no­ show. Englerth said at Monday night’s meeting the 12 steps, “seem to have struck a nerve around the county... There arc so mar.y mis­ understandings and hard feelings.” The party chairman then suggested a public meeting to openly discuss each of the propos­ als. He added that the intent of the 12-step pro­ posals “wasn’t to oust a standing Board of Commissioners. “Some people feel they were blind-sided and that it was my doing. I think we (13 members of the executive committee) took a position on it. This has been a year, maybe a year and a half in the works." Englert'i >aid he received a copy of the 12 proposals only a couple of days before the First Friday and hastily called a meeting of the executive committee. He acknowledged he did not contact some of the committee members because they hadn’t been showing up at county Republican Party meetings for years. “We talked about it, we had a vote and most agreed with it (voting 12-1 to approve it in concept)," he said. “It was a consensus of people involved with the party 90 percent of the time.’’ Clerk Deb Smith said she wanted to see a list of people who were present at that special meeting. William Womer said the special session did not constitute an official meeting and wrote a letter to the Banner published in the April 15 edition that maintained the Barry GOP did not discuss nor did it vote on the 12 proposal!. k Smith asked Englerth what could possibly be positive coming from the 12-step recovery program except to trash elected Republican officials. Englerth said the two of the eight county commissioners, Jim French and Tom Wing, even come to the County Republican Party meetings and the attendance of other elected officials, including the clerk, register of deeds and prosecuting attorney wasn't so good either. "1 quit coming (to the GOP meetings) for two reasons." Smith replied. “All 1 heard was bitching and complaining about the county commissioners... The other reason 1 won't come is because I don't agree with the direc­ tion you're taking... You said you want to encourage a good relationship with the Democratic Party. Where is the support for the elected Republican officials?" Patricia Walton then said she questioned whether many of the elected officials really arc Republicans because they don’t come to the party meetings and events. Skip Coryell agreed, saying. “They're sup­ posed to be here every month and they're not." “These 12 steps have divided this room pretty well.” remarked French. Englerth defended his role in the campaign, saying, “If these steps have provided an opportunity for the community to get involved in a dialogue. I’m proud of that." He later added. “If you don’t like the way things are going, you get involved. I want to see something positive come out of this.” Womer then said, “Do you not think the Democrats are loving this, that they can get people to argue and split? I’ve been around politics for a long time (he teaches political science) and I firmly believe that’s the agenda they have... I’m not buying in to that crap that at the local level it’s non-partisan. “We jumped on a candidate (Patty Birkholz) and took cheap shots in a primary (in 2002); this is the same thing... I’m a Republican. 1 won't buy into anything that's in agreement with the other side." Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle said. "That document (the 12 steps) has a lot of misinformation in it. It should have been checked and edited for accuracy." He said the First Friday forum “didn’t let the people talk about the information between the lines." He later added. “I have a lot of problems with them (the proposals) because they're not presented accurately. You can’t involve the public unless you give them accurate infor­ mation.” Walton said she personally knows the point about board members treating people with respect is true because when her father. Ward Weiler, has spoken to the board the chairman (Mackenzie) and vice chairwoman (Sandra James) have talked between each other during his comments. Smith, referring to why county elected offi­ cials aren’t active with the party, went on to say that Register of Deeds Darla Burgdhoff recently attended a meeting to seek informa­ tion about a new, more strict no-smoking pol­ icy for county property and buildings. Smith said she was mistreated by the chairman. “Don't you think it would be better if you encouraged her to come?" she asked. Englerth answered, “Her behavior, tone and attitude were not appropriate... she’s been here one time and then gets me in the comer and screams at me.” Jeff VanNortwick, twice rejected for appointments in the last several months to volunteer boards and commissions, said. ‘There needs to be a lot more moderation and diversity of opinion." He said he has seen abuse of power by Jeff Mackenzie. Clare Tripp and ken Neil on the Parks and Recreation Commission, of which he used to be a member. "Volunteers offer their expertise, we all bring something to the table." VanNortwick said to Neil. “People in authority should not use it to squelch outside opinions. I had a lot to offer this county and you took that away from me and gave nothing back. And I resent lhe daylights out of it." Coryell said. "1 think we’ve got problems we’ve got to fix. If we don’t fix them the •Do you not think the mat mey can get people to aigueandapttflVetNon around poMtcs for a long umB ana i nmwy ixmow that's the agenda foey (event's Democrats will." He said the 13 people who voted in lhe quasi-emergency session before First Friday were deciding on the concepts, the principles, not on elected officials. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers said. “I have been appointed to sever­ al boards and I liave found county commis­ sioners to be very dedicated to the job and very interested in what’s best for the citizens." He said he probably could support only one of the 12 proposals, but did not specify which one. saying the other 11 have been dealt with by the board. Tom Stockwell said, “These 12 steps were set out to get us talking, they were laid out for discussion not a rale of law. This (document) was passed as a starting point, so let’s not shut it down." Dave Stevens said, “I want to gel this resolved and over with.” Englerth said, “Regardless of what the party does, this issue will still be out there. I think time is of the essence." After Coryell moved to have a committee write a revised kinder and gentler 12-step ver­ sion, Smith suggested County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie sit on the special panel. “That’s like asking Bill Clinton if he wants to be impeached." Coryell responded. “They (a majority of commissioners and dected officials) haven’t earned the right to write this document People who don’t come (to party meetings) shouldn’t be allowed to write it I don't want this committee stacked." There also was a motion by Dar Leaf to tabic the whole thing until June, but that failed. Superintendent to leave Maple Valley to leave." Jerry Sessions, president of the Maple Valley School Board, said he is happy for Volz and is sure that Maple Valley will be able to find a by Sandra Poosetto Staff Writer After serving as the superintendent of Maple Valley schools for eight years, Clark Volz is leaving Maple Valley to accept a position as superintendent of the Midland Educational Service Agency (ESA). In an interview last Friday. Volz said he met with the Midland ESA board Wednesday. April 14. and they reached a contract agreement pending the final approval of the board at its regular meeting this evening, Tuesday, April 20. Though Volz said that nothing is final until the board gives its approval. Linda Donner, the president of the Midland ESA board said they expect Volz to take up lhe reins of the ESA July 1. “We’re very excited to having him join us. We are looking forward to it," said Donner, who noted the board felt he would be a good fit for the community and schools. “We were looking for leadership and a good communicator." said Donner during an earlier interview. "We’re looking for someone with the right mix of experiences, decision making skills and visibility, someone with ethics and integrity, someone who would fit into our com­ munity and district." Volz said that while be may be expected to assume the leadership of Midland ESA July I. his last day serving as the superintendent of Maple Valley Schools has not been determined. “My commitment is here. I want to work with this board to make sure that everything is lined up for them before I leave." he said. “This is one of lhe best boards around and 1 feel obli­ gated to make sure that every base is covered here before I make the transition." Volz said that one of the things he hopes to have settled before he leaves is the contract for teachers and support staff. “I am anxious to get the contract settled." he said. “But this time is different than any other time in the last 15-20 years. There is an unseen third party sitting at the table, and it is the uncertain future of our state's economy “Il’s hard to offer lhe kind of a contract peo­ ple have grown used to in light of the downturn in lhe economy that we arc seeing." continued Volz. “Under lhe circumstances we're facing now. the old answers won’t work. The admin­ istration isn't being stubborn or cheap and the teachers aren't being greedy, there is just so much uncertainty, nobody knows what is going suitable replacement “He has done a great job here and I hope he will have a lot of success in his new position.” he said. “We have a great school district in Maple Valley and I’m sure that we shouldn’t have any trouble attracting another fine super­ intendent. “I am looking forward to the change," added Sessions. “Not that 1 think that Clark didn’t do a good a job; but change can bring growth and be a positive thing for both sides. “Clark did a really wonderful job for our school district. It has improved because of him. When we hired him I thought he would only slay a short time, but he has stayed for close to eight years, and that lias been a bonus for us.” he added. Hastings resident Clark Volz to happen with slate funding." Volz said that his decision to leave Maple Valley has nothing to do with dissatisfaction of any sort. “1 love this community and the way the staff and the faculty arc able to do things for the children." Volz said “I have never left a job because I was dissat­ isfied," he added. “I was approached by a recruiter and I decided to see if this was the right thing at the right time. 1 had an opportu­ nity and (Midland) is in an area of the state I have been around before and my wife and I like the area and one thing led to anotner " Volz said that he is looking forward to his new position, even as he feels saddened about leaving Maple Valley. “I know I have a lot to learn," said Volz of Midland ESA. “It’s a great organization and they have a great tradition of service to the local school districts and the county. 1 am hon­ ored to have been chosen and excited about the opportunity. But I am so grateful for the expe­ riences that I have had here in Maple Valley. This is a great little school district and that's what makes it that much more uncomfortable named *CPS Hero’ Kenneth Schroeder of Hastings has earned a “Children's Protective Services Hero” award from the Family Independence Agency. Schroeder, a children's protective services specialist with Barry County Family Independence Agency in Hastings, was one of five agency employees from around the stale honored for good work, teamwork and provid­ ing quality customer service. Schroeder received the agency director's “CPS Hero­ award during a ceremony April 20 in Lansing. He has worked for the FIA for 26 years. “Kenneth Schroeder has been committed to families for two decades," said Family Independence Agency Director Marianne Udow. "He Is a recognized leader in Barry County where court, law enforcement and prosecuting office officials turn to him for expertise." The CPS Heroes award is part of the Family Independence Agency Employee Recognition program started this year by Udow. Award winners were nominated by supervisors and were selected for their leadership in the com­ munity. demonstrated excellence at work, and extraordinary service to families. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Aprs 22. 2004 - Pegs 3 ‘Jazz Fest’ Rutland adopts recovery ordinance in a 4-3 vote Carr said with the appeal process it will be by Marek Westover handled with humanity. Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board One resident asked about fo- more leeway adopted a cost recovery ordinance in a 4-3 in part of the written ordinance in the appeal vote last Wednesday night. cost area. The board dccioed to omit from Those voting against the measure includ­ the ordinance the line, "Any reason, basis or ed Sandy Greenfield. Robin McKenna and argument for modification of assessable Gary Rogers. In the previous meeting. costs not set forth in the request to appear Greenfield and McKenna voted "no" for the shall be deemed waived by lhe responsible first reading of the ordinance. party." The new ordinance is a way to recover funds when the fire department is called to a ance experience, said this type of ordinance respond to a scene, such as an accident. is common in many states and it is just part Insurance companies of the parties involved of doing business. are billed ana pay the township for services rendered. Residents in Rutland Township would not be charged, because they already John Viana, who has many years of insur­ In Barry County, five townships have a similar type ordinance. • Heard an update on a court case the Initially. Greenfield moved to dismiss the township is involved in as a third party ordinance, but that was defeated with a 4-3 defendant The lawsuit concerns residents on vote. Supporting were Township Attorney Jim Porter explained Supervisor Jim Carr. Joe Lyons. Dorothy they went through the motion for summary Flint and Robert Lee. disposition. In the case the township is try­ Algonquin new ordinance The scope of the ordinance reads. "In Lake and easement ing to protect its ordinances and at the same time know there are residents on both sides Rutland Charter Township fire protection of the issue. Porter said Eaton County Judge services provided by the BIRCH Rural Fire Thomas Eveland wants to see the parties set­ Association, and to protect the township and tle the case and that mediation is coming up economic its contracting entities from extraordinary • Heard a report from Niewenhuis that Rutland Township had 83 Department resources by non-residents, or calls for service. With the warmer weather in response to illegal or unlawful activities more people will be out and that last month within the township in response to certain he public safety or fire emergency incidents, Niewenhuis said he did 19 follow-ups on this ordinance authorizes the imposition of charges to recover the actual costs incurred investigations. • Were notified that the public hearing for by the Fire Department in responding to the master plan will be on May 19 beginning such incidents." at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall. handled two traffic accidents. One of the definitions laid out for the • Selected to put the $18,055.26 for ordinance states the assessable costs “for administrative fees earned after the closing of the Wal-Mart account into two areas. The lhe Fire Department in connection with a board decided to put $5,055.26 into the gen­ response to a public safety or fire emergency eral fund and $13,000 into the public revolv­ incident but not limited to. the actual labor ing improvement fund. and material cost of the Fire Department..." • Adopted Resolution 2004-22 for first There are a total of 12 definitions outlined chloride application for dust control at the in die ordinance. cost of $9,980 and to ensure not to pull the Supervisor Carr learned of the ordinance shoulders when the roads are graded. They in January and brought the concept back also wanted to ensure that the road was grad­ before the board for a possible use in ed and it had rained, before the application. ■ Looked at material ideas for signs for the Rutland Under the ordinance an individual's insur­ ance company is billed. The concept for this ordinance is already built in» insurance policies and paid for by consumers. township hall aqd will further look into the • Asked tor any input on a possible newsletter to the township residents that would be sent out with the tax bills in the already pay for this in their insurance poli­ summer and winter. The board is seeking cies. “Why should our residents foot the bill ideas and even a name for the newsletter. • Discussed what direction the township The fee schedule for the ordinance and should move in. Rogers said they have a where the collected fees will be placed is good board and that they are responsive to still being worked on. the public. He also said he is for giving back The fire chief or a designee willdetermine the cost and make a recommendation to the to the people and putting the revenue into the township to benefit it Lee commented on the idea (previously Board. Resident Owen Jones said people in brought up) for a park in the township would America each pay for their fire departments, be nice for residents and those who visit He which leads to having uniform fire protec­ commented on the strength of the board and tion no matter where a person goes. He said its diversity. it didn't seem right and even though it may Lyons said the board is heading in the be legally right to do, it may not be morally right direction and that a park is a good idea. right He also commented on a possible sewer McKenna and Greenfield both said they didn't agree with the ordinance. (wastewater treatment) and giving services bock to the community. Trustee Flint supported the measure, but More communication with township resi­ had questions regarding the appeal process dents was important to Flint, something that in the ordinance and if that would be han­ would be addressed by a newsletter. dled "delicately." Trustee Robert Lee also Greenfield said she believes the board is said empathy should be used in the process also moving in the right direction and being by the board. It was brought up that exceptions for those being billed might be if a person had no insurance or if a party was in a horrible acci­ dent that resulted in death. Local high school members of the All-Star band were (from left) Alex Robinson from Thornapple Kellogg, Brian Good of Caledonia, Matt Hoffman and Jeremy Lockwood of Hastings, and Alex Ketchum of Lakewood. iujjji fiiiitu. vnsn icjinta pro-active looking ahead for the township and into a discussion of a possible sewer and infrastructure. The board's willingness to share was important to McKenna. If a party wants to appeal he or she has to Carr also said they want to give services send a request in writing within 14 days of back to the people of the township. He said receiving the invoice outlining the assess­ Rutland has to stay progressive and build as able costs. After the request is received "the a community. Township Clerk will placed the responsible Resident Pat Sharpe commented on the party on the agenda of the next regularly diversity of the board (as demonstrated in scheduled Township Board meeting." the earlier vote) and said it is a good thing. Lizanne rensenrew, inwnm owecior or the Thornapple Arts Council, and Joe LaJoye. Heatings High School band director, were prime movers in organizing the first-ever Haatinga Jazr Festival. Htaiie ‘arnmn nit// wiEOmnuj issue and options. Trustee Joe Lyons said that if people (for out of township persons)?" Organizers have pronounced the first ever Thornapple Arts Council/Felpausch Jazz Festival in Hastings April 16 and 17 a suc­ cess. The beautiful spring weather was a big help, but it was the cool sounds of hot jazz that really made everything work. Music could be heard at several locations last Friday evening and all day Saturday, with a mixture of outstanding high school musi­ cians, some popular area combos and profes­ sional quality guests. Concerts were held at Jefferson Street Gallery, State Grounds Coffee House, the Thornapple Arts Council Gallery the Hastings Public Library and Central Auditorium. The young musicians were representatives for their high schools in performing with an All-Star Band, which opened the Saturday night concert under the direction of Paul Keller. Lizanne Fehsenfeld. interim director of the Arts Council, and Joe LaJoye, band director at Hastings High School, were the prime movers for the festival. Both thanked Felpausch for supporting the festival and pre­ sented the company with a plaque following the festival. Deputy Jeff expenses resulting form the use of Fire services incurred by the services incurred by Photos by Patricia Johns rights. viability of order to assure "Jazzy Jerry Mueller" was just one of the members of the Les Jazz Big Band that performed to a standing room only audience at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Students al Thornapple Kellogg schools know him better as principal al Lee Elementary. In other business the Township Board: pay taxes to provide the emergency service. the is a big hit Jazz concerts Monday, Tuesday The award-winning Hastings jazz program will present "Spring Jazz Night" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, in the high school lecture hall and the school's band program will pres­ ent its annual “Spring Percussion Night" the following evening at 7:30. Various jazz ensembles will be featured at Spring Jazz Night The Hastings Middle School Jazz Band, under the leadership of director Joan Bosserd-Schroeder, will per­ form three selections to start the concert. All of the high school jazz ensembles will be apoearing, just one week since successfill appearances at the Thornapple Arts Council's first Jazz Festival weekend in Hastings. The high school jazz combo will perform for lhe final concert this year after appear­ ances at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival, the CMU Jazz Festival, several local performances, and the TAC Jazz Festival. The two big bands, which are designated as Jazz Band Night and Jazz Band Day, have had z busy year of performances, which have included the Jazzy Christmas Concert, an Afterglow performance. CMU Jazz Festival. State Jazz Festival, and lhe TAC Jazz form pieces which were performed earlier in the year at solo and ensemble festival. These solo performances will consist of both snare drum and marimba. There will be a special performance by the middle school percussion ensemble as they offer their interpretation of *Trashin' the Camp:" The HHS Steel Drum Band will be featured in several selections. The group of 14 high school percussionists is always in demand "If you have beard them before you will want to come back for more and more." said band director Joe LaJoye. The concert also will include end of the year awards presentations to the students to recognize their hard work. Among these awards will be the presentation of the Lee Kaiser Memorial Scholarship. There is no admission charge for these events, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat. Bon Voyage, Gina! Festival. Awards will be presented to all of the stu­ dents. including special senior awards, and the presentation cf the Jason Laux Memorial Scholarship, and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. The Spring Percussion concert Tuesday evening will feature a wide variety of percus­ sive performances. Several soloists will per­ III Ministry Team Staff Positions Hastings First United Methodist Church is currently searching for the right individuals to fill the following staff positions on our Ministry Team: * Worship Leader - Primary responsibilities for music, video, drama and planning for our contemporary worship service. This is a hill time, salaried position with benefit' Hastings City Bank after nearly 30 years of exceptional service. Please stop in & wish her Bon Voyage! • Administrative Assistant - Primary responsibilities for preparation of weekly church bulletins, monthly newslet­ ter. receptionist and general office administrative duties. Other responsibilities may be assigned to either position depending upon the applicant's interest, gifts or passion. Please submit a resume or apply in person to: Hastings First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St Hastings MI 49058 Wr are an EEO employer Friday April 30th 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 150 W. Court St. Hastings City Bank �Page 4 - Thursday. April 22. 2004 - ~he Hastings Banner Company’s funeral policy lacks dignity Ag preservation or welfare check? To the editor: The Berry County Board of Commissionen wants to move ahead with the farm land preservation program, which is bad news on two fronts: Land use and how to pay for it Let s start with the land use issue. I've been living in Barry County for a little more than two yean now, and in that short lime I've learned that the commissioners are the smartest people in the county. They can pre­ dict land use needs for the next 50.100 or 200 years. But by preserving this land, they are taking away one of the next generation's most precious freedoms, the choice of where to live. Just drink of what would have happened if our forefathers had passed a farm land preser­ vation ordinance like this or had put specific limitations on land use. A few examples could have been: • No one may build a home on a lake or a stream. • There can be no manufacturing plants within a miie of a lake or a river • No one may farm more than 200 acres or milk more than 50 cows. ■ There shall be no more than one mall, ballfield, golf course or race track within a county. Some of there examples are extreme, but we must understand that everything we build uses up open space. We cannot predict what the next generation will need or use this land for. Maybe they could use a new hospital or an airport If we are lucky, manufacturing will come back from Mexico and this land can be used to build new factories. Maybe we should lei the next generation decide, just as we have. So what about the money part? Who's going to pay? The taxpayers, of course. Agribusiness already is one of the most heavily subsidized industries in Michigan. Millions of taxpayers' dollars go to farmers in the form of crop damage payments and reim­ bursements, Public Act 116 for ag property tax relief), drainage and tile work, no fuel tax. no sales taxes on purchases for farm uses, etc. All this money is available and they still I read in last week's edition of lhe Banner that the Ag Preservation Board wants to do a survey to determine whether taxpayers are willing to pay for farm land preservation. In other words, a millage? I will not support any tax increase for farm land preservation. If all this does come to a millage and it passes, will the taxpayers then have access to this proper­ ty? Can we ride a bike on it. hunt or fish, or have a picnic on it We should! We help pay to preserve the land and it's been a rough last few years for everybody. Many people are losing their jobs. Is it fair to ask them to pay more in taxes? Then maybe we should have a millage to pay off their home mortgages. If we just buy out the farmers' land, aren't we discriminating against everybody else? I grew up on a farm in Muskegon County and I worked on a family-owned 200-acre dairy farm. 1 feel bad that the family farm can't make it any longer. But I don’t feel sorry for factory farms that spend millions of dollars on oversized equip­ ment that’s not even needed. I drove by a soy­ bean field last fall that had five combines har­ vesting lhe beans Those machines cost $250,000 or more. We must all live within our budgets. I know fanners grow the food we eat, but with this farm land preservation program, we will be paying twice — once to plant it and again at the market. I do not intend to offend area fanners with this letter. I wrote this to say I think agribusi­ nesses already get mure than their fair share of government subsidies. I know that in any occupation we choose it gets harder and harder to make ends meet I also realize we have to pay taxes for services, but let's face it. we have a tax-and-spend County Board of Commissioners It's high time the County Board closes its (our) checkbook and stop the handouts. The Farmland Preservation Act is about as bad as government interference can get. It will hurt the people who have to pay more tax now and the next generation will lore some­ thing perhaps even more valuable — their freedom to choose. David Yonker. Carlton Township want more. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Al that wifi be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wM be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • AH letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-p,ofit businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* win not be accepted unless there is a compeMng public interest, which will be determined by the editor. - Letters that include attacks ot a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer tatters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: Greed, not people, has become the top pri­ ority of our local water heater manufacturer. Bradford White’s disregard for its employ­ ees has caused them undue stress, a hostile work environment and a sense of low morale. Employees are treated with little respect and are not allowed to attend their co-workers’ and family funerals. Every human being should be treated with respect and dignity. Disregard for employees will only lowe: the quality of work generated. It’s sad when companies do not allow their employees to attend their own family funerals and those of co-workers whom they have stood on a line with for 30-plus years. Butch Jordan worked in the press room and had ded­ icated his life to producing a quality product for this company. He made lifelong friend­ ships and sacrificed by working overtime. Yet he was not shown the respect he deserved from this local water heating manufacturer. When the Carlson brothers’ grandmother passed away, the company told them they could not attend her funeral without using a vacation day. It would be an unexcused absence if vacation were not taken. One of the Carlson brothers, who has been with the com­ pany for two years and had only missed one day. but did not have any vacation time to use due to the company’s policy. He was told he could not attend. If he had chosen to take the day off to pay his last respects to a woman he looked up to. loved and cared deeply for, be would have been unexcused. Respect is a two-way street. How does this company expect employees to respect them when one has to make the choice to attend a family member’s/co-worker's funeral or take the risk of losing their job? The majority of the workers who are at this company, are hard working, dedicated individuals. They used to take pride in their work, knowing that the company they worked for respected them. Now it is just a job. You punch in, do what you need to do. and get out. I remember when this water heater compa­ ny in Barry County was the number one man­ ufacturing company and everyone wanted to work there. Now because of hard times and the economy, this is just a place to get a pay­ check. What does that say about quality? Are the owners of this company that greedy? Would it be that disastrous to shut a line down for one hour for co-workers to pay their respects to a lifelong friend and their fami­ lies? With Butch Jordan, the pressroom oper­ ators were told by the company, to pick one person to represent all of them after Butch had worked for more than 30 years for this greedy company. 1 grew up in Middleville and used to be proud to say I know someone who works at Bradford White. Now I am ashamed. Shame on these owners for not appreciating the peo­ ple who generate a profit for their families. Shame on these owners for not respecting their hard-working employees. Shame on the local individuals who hold high positions within this company and allow this treatment to continue. And shame on the community if you do not voice your disgust with this com­ pany and their standards and lack of disregard for the individuals who line their pockets. I just have one question for the owners of this company, "If your family member or a lifelong friend passed away, would you take a day to pay your respects or are you going to be sit behind your desk because this is not allowed? Or will you be there because it’s your family/friend and that is the moral thing to do? 1 hope the owner of Bradford White can sleep at night. What happened to this company? I for one would like to see them change back to the company that respected their employees. Wasn't slavery banished? Lee Davis, Windannire, Fla. We must continue efforts for equal pay for equal work Th the editor: Tuesday. April 20. is the national obser­ vance of Equal Pay Day. the day when women and men around the country recogniz­ ing the wage gap between working women and working men. and offer remedies to deal with pay inequality. According to statistics released in September 2003 by the United States Census Bureau, women are paid, on average, 77 cents for every dollar their male counterparts are paid, a gap of 23 cents. It's shameful, but in here in Michigan women’s pay doesn't even measure up to the national average. We are paid just 69 percent of men's pay. Women and our families are being short changed thousands of dollars a year and hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of a lifetime. There were 66 million working women in 2001, a significant increase from 53 million in 1900 and 18.4 million in 1950. By 2005, women ate projected to comprise 48 percent of the labor force. With more women in the work force, and more families reliant on women's paychecks for their livelihood, the U.S. must address the wage gap for the sake of American families and their financial sta- bility. Here are four ways to dose the gap: • First, we need to keep affirmative action programs in place to make sure education, jobs, and promotion opportunities are open and offered to qualified women. • Second, employers must eramme and cor­ rect their pay practices. Employers can get help in examining their pay practices through equal pay self-audit guidelines from the U3. Department of Labor. • Third, women must stand up for equal pay and themselves. If a prospective employer cannot show that women and men are paid equally for their job you are seeking, it makes sense to look elsewhere. Positive signs includes a hiring process that seeks diversity through affirmative action, written pay and benefits policies, job descriptions and evalua­ tion procedures. A union for workers is anoth­ er good sign. Women in unions earn 33 per­ cent more than women in non-union work­ places. Women who are paid less than men must discuss the problem with their employer. If there's a union, ask their help. If discrimina­ tion persist, file a complaint with the local or state fair employment agencies or with the U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washingion, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormtea, regional represen­ tative. U«S. Congrats Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Raprds, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. MicNgsn Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhoizOsenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan House of Representstives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3730842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about The Apprentice? Many people seem to have been captivated by the television program "The Apprentice’ where real estate developer Donald Trump got to say "you’re fired" before the last person standing was hired. Why are people so taken with this realiiy show? U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A fourth way to dose the pay gap is through federal legislation such as the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Fair Pay Act That's nor a solution popular with employers, but it may be necessary. For employers who continue to pay women less, legal penalties or EEOC action may be the only remedies. Pay equity is a growing national move­ mem. Stales around the country are introduc­ ing pay equity legislation and women contin­ ue to recognize the importance of this legisla­ tion. Pay inequity penalizes families, espe­ cially during time of economic hardship. So we must address it when trying to boost the economy. At the rate we are going, the wage gap will not be eliminated until 2040. Women and their families cannot afford to wait that long! Laura Kingma, Hastings Business and Professional Women Doster was a neophyte pol Tb the editor: Thank you for the kind mention in last week’s editorial: “I've been told the reason is that the Democrats just haven't put up anybody worth voting for all these years. Yet consider then the case of Mark Doster, a landslide loser as a Democrat running for stale representative, but successfully elected as a Republican county commissioner and as Republican Priarieville Township supervisor. In the eyes of voters, he wasn't worthy as a Democrat, but as a Republican." As I recall, I ran for state representative as a Democrat in 1990 or *92.1 was then about 27 yean old and had never run for a political office before. I was a law student st the time. I spent a total of $3 on the campaign to buy some paint for a sign that I nailed to by black­ smith shop. I then won the Democralic nom­ ination against an experienced politician, received 8.800 votes in the general election and took nearly 40 percent of the vote against a three-term incumbent. State Rep. Bob Bender (who was an excellent state rep. and a beck-of-a nice guy). In feet, he was so impressed by my per­ fonnance that he asked me if I would become a Republican and I said, “sure." Mark A. Doster. Prairieville Township Supervisor ncHtetiv Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 PM/Mb, Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobo Frederic Jacobo Prooidont \Aco ^^aaidorS Steven Jacobo Sfficmvyrrmww -NEWSROOMDavid T. foung (Edtor) Etens Gfcert (AsaMwX Edkx) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Rutfi Zachary Sandra PonmOo Susan Tamara Cathy Rueter Martie Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ShayneTodd, Hastings: “I watched it only once but I think some people really got into trying to see how far they would go if they were on the pro­ gram." “I think that because of lhe downturn in the econ­ omy. people watched the program to get hints on how to be hired like good interviewing and resumes.” Rob Sanders, Hastings: Theresa Sinclair, Dowling: Doe Hywes, San Diego by the Sea: “I enjoyed watching the show but I’m not sure why. Maybe it was “I didn't watch the pro­ gram because the coming attractions made it seem like a power clique.” "They watched it because they are idiots. I’m not an idiot so I didn't watch it. But I only get three channels on my tele­ because you got to see people get fired." vision.” Amy Roose, Hastings: “I liked the show and seeing if the person you think will be hired is the one that is actually hired. I didn’t think the winner would be the one select­ ed." CMW aw accaptod Monday trough Fnday BOO Un. to 530 p-m.. Sakadaya 830 am to Moon Scott Ommon Rom Heston Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs BaBwMtai Bator SS par year to BanyCowty W par year to adjoining courttoa Sa par yaar ttoaahara POSTMASTER Sand addrm changea to: P.O. Boa B HaaBngo. Ml 4806&-0802 Second Ctoaa Poatoga Paid al HaaBnga. Ml 400S0 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Apr! 22,2004 — Paga 5 Caledonia Community Players Proudly . ■ prt st nt'. i . Secret meeting unethical, If net Illegal The Open Meetings Act is more than just a pesky law that some public officials think obstructs government from getting things done. It also is a call for government to do lhe right thing, on a high­ er and mood level, to be open and honest. So it's mote than disappointing to learn a majority of the Barry County Board of Commissiooers and a select group of others had a secret meeting last Wednesday night al the Baltimore Township Hall with their boat. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullen. Though we do not have a complete list of those who attended, we know of the presence of Cullers. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, Vice Chairwoman Sandra James, Commissiooer Tom Wing. Commissiooer Ken Neil. Coounisskmer Clare Tripp. Sheriff Sieve DeBoer, former State Rep. Terry Geiger. Clerk Deb Smith. Register of Deeds Daria Burgbdoff and Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. The five county commissiooers constitute a quorum for an eight-member board. The Open Meetings Act was passed nearly 30 yean ago in reac­ tion to Walgcrgate-era government abuses. It insists that all public legislative bodies conduct the public's business in front of the pub­ lic, with specific exceptions, to discuss pending litigation, to discuss negotiations, to purchase property or to discuss a personnel issue al the request of the person being discussed. I agree it’s a good idea in a democracy to keep public officials from holding secret meetings to discuss or decide the public's busi­ ness. The people have a right to know what their elected officials are doing or even thinking about doing. The guidelines are clear and simple so that any elected body should be able to understand when it's permissible to meet in private and when it's not The Open Meetings Act is more than just a controversial law. h’s also heavily supported ethically by no less than the Bible, which has several passages that condemn doing things in secret, or "in the dark." US. Senator Sam Ervin, during the Watergate hearings, often said. “It is written in the Scriptures..." and then be would go on to say that “everything done in the dark (eventually) will come to the light." Illustrations can be found in John 3:19: “And this is the condem­ nation. that the light has come into the world, and men loved dark­ ness rather than light, because their deeds were evil” and in Fpltrsiam 5:11-14. "Have nothing to do with worthless things that people do, things that belong to the darkness. Instead bring them out to the light It is really too shameful even to talk about the things they do in secret And when all things are brought out to the light then their true nature is clearly revealed, for anything that is dearlv revealed becomes light" I see this gathering last Wednesday night as a secret meeting because it was called without any pouring, it took place in a fairly secluded rural setting, in a building that was not open to the public for that evening, and it appears those who attended were there by DinnarTheatar-April 24, 2004 • 6:30 p.m. invitation only. I've been told one commissioner claimed it was not a violation of the Open Meetings Act because the five board members at the secret meeting were not deliberating on local issues on which they would be making decisions. That is a matter open to debate. It appears the 12 proposed reform issues reported in Fust Friday story seem Io be the hot topic and they involve county policies and procedures. As 1 understand it, the 12 issues were topics for discussion, not reforms to be voted on. Several members of the Democratic and Republication parties were thinking out of the box, debating what was in the best interest of the taxpayers of Barry County. It seems those in power are more interested in protecting business as usual than joining the debate. They seem to want to get the situation under control. I see a violation of ethical standards public officials should be judged by. I also have reservations about the conduct of Cullen, whose actions as township supervisor (rather than as an individual citizen) and amicable host in this case could be viewed ss an in-kind political contribution to incumbent candidales for public office. It is unethical, if not illegal, for one elected official to use his office to provide a secret meeting place for other elected officials to gather, away from public scrutiny of their actions and comments. Baltimore Township policy allows for public use of the hall with­ out charge, but insists on a $30 deposit, which was not assessed for this meeting. Therefore, the people who attended this meeting were given a privilege not afforded the general public. We have been in contact with a Michigan Press Association attor­ ney who is regarded as one of Michigan's top experts on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act She has told us indeed that st the very least, the secret meeting is unethical. Al the wont, it could violate open government and campaign finance laws. These elected public officials and whoever else abowed up should be ashamed. If the late Sam Ervin was here, he'd probably say, "It is 891 0160 f VWt CO cwllna at www.oledonleplbyre.orgi Drop-in Center Come play with us! MpEntyCteUKniOeRtomKjaBmadri^drtcenkrKmce. a^baow fcmredtyfto Sale of ffidigaemdwia provide qarlity ore tar year ddM(aa). 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According to state figures, only 26 percent of Michigan adults smoke, so why are they being asked to pay fa the majority of the state's debt? As owner of an establishment that sells tobacco, I have seen the negative effects of raising the tax on dgaretles. I Iom a la of rev­ enue the Ism time they biked the tax by 60 even more this time. This increase will mean that Michigan smokers will be paying the second highest price fa a pack of cigarettes in the country. and many of them simply won't pay iL Instead, they will drive to neighboring stales with next to no tax on their tobacco, to Indian PRESENTS _ " 9 6we. 9t M to 1/ou" To top it ail off. cigarette smuggling is a very real issue in Michigan due to these high taxes on tobacco, and ifthis new tax legisla­ tion goes through, it .will provide a huge deficit, one that will na bort businesses and COM jobs? Judy Fein, Shelbyville Airport stand ‘profoundly ignorant’ Mom aircraft at thia airpat are over 15 Regarding the 12-point program and com­ ment made (by the past leader of the Democratic Party) about the airport and the few “rich" people utilizing this unrecognized His ignorance is profound and reflects poorly on their 12-point program that future candidates are to support if they expect any help from the two political parties. If the other 11 points are as poorly thought out as his comments indicates, this 12-point program, if endorsed by any candidate, should be reason enough to vote againM them. The fine people who have aircraft at this airport are supporting either a bobby (several men have built their own aircraft) that can only be pursued because the kids have left home, a they are retired (na rich) and have time to wotk on an aircraft they have had fa yean, a business people who need a local truly things of beauty. In many cases we drive old can just so we can support our hobbies. The intrusic value of a local airport boils down to a quality of life issue fa any com­ munity - right up there with ball fields. Expo center, nature Bai's, etc. What major city (a even minor one for that matter) does na have an airport? This airport can be used to sell the city to new businesses? The City Council lore an opportunity yean ago to have an aircraft company locate at the airport and hence loM employment opportuni­ ties and positive publicity for the City of Hastings. We need far-sighted politicians in this area - na uninformed "class conscious" (or unconscious in this care) negativists. Roy Martin, Middleville airport to serve their customers. An Original Musical by Doug Acker Soldier backs war in Iraq __ 4 jtb Tick** Prtc*c AduBs 17-00 Students, CMdran ft Senior Cfcens &00 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: ~ My son. Ryan, just returned Ian March from serving our country in Iraq. He has been serving in the U5. Army there for a year a PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY gfvU129,30, Mtuf. 1,2004 Ryan says the vast majority of people there are overwhelmingly in fava of an American presence. They are very grateful fa our help. It is jurt the noisy, violent few who make so much trouble and get all the headlines. Curtain - 7:00 p.m. All Nights Central Elementary School Auditorium countries where Iraqi weapons were hidden. One school teacher there asked my sou and his men to remove the missiles that were buried under his classroom. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN the US. media is na accurately reporting on Made possible in part by a grant from the situation in Iraq. Darrel Hawbaker, Hastings District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thornapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James, 1388 Nissaki. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Tsp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Ned, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49056, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie. P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue, Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrate; Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884. 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Gariinger Ray L, Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County LAKE ODESSA - Frederick O. Garlinger, age 82. of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday evening. April 18, 2004. and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services He was born in Lake Odessa on May 25. 1921 to Ermal and Edith (Lindquist) Garlinger. Fred graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939 and joined the family busi­ ness. Lake Odessa Produce Company. Fred left to serve in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. When he returned from tris mili­ tary service be continued working in the family business in management positions. Following the closing of Lake Odessa Produce Company, Fred joined Lake Odem Canning Company where he was involved in the Field Division until his retirement For much of his life, Fred was dedicated lo community service. He was active in the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa; served as trustee, clerk and supervisor of Odem Township; and was a member of the Lake Odem Lions, the American Legion, and the Masons. Fred is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 59 years; children, Jill (Mike) Booher and Steven (Melanic) Garlinger, grandchildren, Kyle (Leslie) Booher, Erin Booher, Eric Garlinger, and Alison Garlinger, great grandchildren, Gavin Booher and Alexis Booher, and sisters. Laurel Garlinger and Marcia Raffler. He was preceded in death by iris parents and brother. Ivar Garlinger. The funeral service will be held at 1 pjn. Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... Gertrude M. ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings ana churches available for your convenience... WOOHEtiNDEBjWD METHODIST CHURCH (616) 754-3021 ctarch pboac CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37 Soati at M-79. Rev. Rkhmd Moore. Pastor. Youth Director, SteptaaScoiL Ctarch phone. 269945-4995. Ctarch wetate: www. hopeam.org Ctarch Fax Na 269­ 8184007. Ctarch Secretary, Dchfah Brone*. Office boon. tod/Ttarc, 9 am. to 1 p.m. Sunday Montag: 9J0 am. Senday School. 10:45 am. Moraiag Worctip. Senday. 64 pm. Sr. High Yoath. Sunday evening service 6 pmSorohme PreSchool (apes 3A4). Ttaatey.Ttandey from 9-IIJO am.. 12-2J0 pm. tods today 64 pm. Pioneer Ctih (Or K-5) (emtag mcnl at 6 pm.). Wttaeadry 64 pm. Jr. High Yoath (Gr6.7tilXtodBeaday.7pm.Prayer Mriti^. (child ore provid­ ed) HASTINGS Moraiag Wonhip 10*5 ta Stone*. Evamg 6:00 p.m WELCOME CORNERS church 3185 N. Broadway, Haanp, Ml SAINTS ANDREW ti MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCaaa Rd. (IrviagX fa. Rev. David T. Hartwick Rector Saaday Service Ttaa 9:15 am Mottiap Prayer. 1140 am. Holy Cbrnaaafon. Wednesday 640 pm. Evening Prayer service. AH services ■tag tie tadtaaai 192S Book of Ootomoa Prayer. For more mfonnataa aad Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 « tie factory 948­ 9M7. Vita oar , wetahe pt htac/Nrwwxharctaedtart/chtoch/a adtowatoS/ or eaail us at rtrevhas- HRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Mhtarc Otar* oftie Mvti-Wto (416) 945-3014. Tta Rev. Fr. 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. toodmd.Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDilluaerr Sunday School 915 am • WontiplOam ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Rameii. Paator. A atiuma of Sl Rcee Cetiofc Ctarch. Htotaga Mem Sunday at 9J0 am GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Deltou. Detern Boomer CHUBCH OF THE NAZAJtENF. 1716 Noti Broadway. Rev. Ttoa Oyw. Panor Saday Seven 9:45 aa. Saadey School Hoar. 1140 ul Moraag tonhip Service; 640 pa. raenag Service; totintiy 700 pa. Servin far AdaMTMa GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 H<hway. NashviBe. Ml 49073. Phaaar Dm Roscoe, (517) 652-9226. Hunting Cctehrattaa 10 am Fefcwtap Time before tie adCtitina. CEDAR CREEK RULE Cater CaA R±. I al Soft. Ptaor Braat teaatato. Paaor Rotan Nona Rva 623-5543. Saday School at 9.45 aa; tontip 11500 ur; Evotag Samoa at 640 pa.; to tin tip Payer Rtifa 700 pa. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Waaa Paaaor Kea Vteghc (616) 945-9391 Saoday tontip 10 aa-11 aa; PO. Ba 63. HMa^a M4K56. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowhag Phoa 616-721-0077. Parax Dian Donee Morriaoa. Service Tines: Worship Service 9:45 an.; Sunday School 11:15 aa. Nanny provided. J—far ctarch Yoati groap. Tandaya aetior meals 12-aooa. Satantay nights - Praise Services 7JO pje. For more mfanoaboa call the ctarch office. WOODGROVE KETHREN OBSHAN FARM 4867 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Staffer WMctatf accessi­ ble aad denar. Sunday School 9.30; Ctarch Service I0J0 an ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES ef Anyria Rd. Nataflk Mich. 49073. Sea Plate ti tontip KUO am, 600 pm; tod. 6J0 pm Jam dab for boys A gkfc «ra 4-11 Ptton Dnvid and fan MacDoroM Aa otas of God’s love. “Where Everyoae is Someone Spedal" For iafomatioa caO 1416-731-5194 or I-517452-IRK. HASTINGS FREE METH0*7ST CHUBCH 301E. State I(Corotr of State Rd. aad Boltwood St acrom from Tbm’s Market), Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. YotohPtotor. Brimlted. Ptotor of Coroirh^ A Vtatatioa. Dm Brail. Phoae 269-945-9)21. Nuraery available far aD services. Wontip Services 8:30 and ilX» am Sunday School far all ages KMJO am Adah electives March thro May... The Hou Live?. Duane Secord leading; Roam; The Dyadic Opdndsm of Groce. Jim DidtanM leading. Kid s far Ovist (3A4 yean) ti (5 yean thru 5ti grade) <fara« tie 11:00 Wonitip Service only. Quizaen 8JO am and S—fay Evroiag Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Midweek: 9XM) a.m. Scamps (Senior Citraeas) Bible Study. 6J0 pm Sing's Stare (AdeteeX Yoati 6ti-12ti grades, aad CLC (Ovistae Life Cbb) 3 yra. old tint 5ti Grade. Ttanday. 9J0-11 am Senior Adta Coffee Hoar. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Mchtgro Ave, Hasunp. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Mhitair Our Neighbors! (Philippi— 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 1040 am; Wontip 1 140 am, 640 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 Scuti Grove Street. Dehoa PtoaorDwuri Hofarom. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School far all apes at 9:45 am Nursery provided, Jr. Oaach. Jr. end Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This infoemation on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Pnracr.pdons118 SJefferaon-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan I Carrie went on to attend cosmetology school in the early 1950's. She was married to Charles Rutledge who preceded her in death. She was employed as a beautician in Battle Creek for several years and later worked for what is now Transamerica Life Insurance Co. in Battle Creek, retiring from the company in 1982. After retiring, she moved to Florida residing with Gary and Sheron Neeley and then with them in 1993, information available at www.prayfuncral.com. i Auxiliary Post #8260 in Nashville, MI. Pearl was an active participant in life and Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Koops Dr. Marguerite Marie Smith-Brown- Marvin DO/MD was bm the aecood of four enjoyed traveling, music, and keeping up children to Docton Annie A. and Joaeph E with her friends and extended family. She , Smith DO in Fbpular Bluff. Miaanuo on loved to fly and took trips all over the coun­ March the 9th. 1905. . . try. Departed thia earth to be with bar Savior She was an avid fisherwoman and went as and family in Heaven on April the 17th of often as she was able. She enjoyed garden­ 2004 at the age of 99. ing, canning, cooking, baking, and quilting. Predeceaaed by bar parent,, firat buabend, She was proficient with a sewing machine, L.D. Casiell Brown; aecond buabend, crochet hook and knitting needles. Darwin L. Marvin; brother*. Dr. Richard A. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by daughters, Smith DO. Dr. Marthall V. Smith PED, Dr. Sheron (Gary) Neeley of Murfreesboro, TN, Joseph L. Smith DO; daughter*. Nancy J. Penny (Thomas) Robnolt of Kissimmee, FL Brown and Carol A. Brown; son, James L and Charlene (Robert) Gruhn of Marshall; Brown; stepson. Lawrence D. Brown; and brother, Charles Wait of Hastings; eight grandchildren. Jeffrey Neeley of Murfreesboro. TN. Leslie Neeley-Petersoo of Denver. Cok)., Kimberly Gruhn of Grand Rapids. Denise Gruhn-Petch of Battle Creek. Dawn Seymour of Windsor. Ont., Julie Gage of Orlando, Fla.. Melissa Henry of Kissimmee, Fla., Jennifer Robnolt of Fl Lauderdale, Fla.; three step grandchildren, Maity Hitchings, Patty Austin and Lance Gruhn; foster granddaughter, Jane Waggoner, and 17 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, April 19, 2004 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Susan Trowbridge officiating. Burial was al Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. stepdaughter. Betty (Elmer) Palmer and their son-in-law, Thomas C. Clark. Surviving are son. Devid E (Beverly) Brown, their daughter Stephanie L (Bret) Senter* and four great grandchildren; step­ daughter-in-law, Delore* (Lawrence) Brown, their two ton*, Dennis M. Brown and Daniel (Maria) Brown aad two atep great granaenuaren, enuareu ot siepaaugnter, Betty (Elmer) Palmer, Rodney Palmer, Dianne (Terry) Pete, their two atep great grandchildren. Sharon (Thomas) Clark and their two step great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Christina M. (Janies) Brown, their three children, Mary E (Mark) Luneoa and three great grandchildren; Dana L. Brown and one great grandchild, and James D. Brom; and many dear nieces and Wren nephews. Dr. Brown-Marvin received her Osteopathic and Medical doctorate degree* DOWLING - Barrie Frederickson, age 65. of Dowling, formerly of Delton passed away from Kirksville Osteopathic College in Kirksville, MO and the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kama* City. KS respectfully. Dr. Brown-Marvin practiced medicine in Missouri briefly and cami to Lansing, where she met and married LD. Cassell Brown, her knight in shining armor. She met Mr. Brom when the was the fac­ tory doctor at the Motor Wheel Corporation in Lansing in 1935. They were married ia 1936 at which time the good doctor gave up her practice of medicine to raise her four I by Barrie Frederickeon April 19,2004, at his residence. Barrie was bom March 2. 1939, in Hastings, the son of George and Dorothy (Gaskill) Frederickson. He was a truck driver for many years. Barrie was very involved with the Delton Athletic Boosters for nearly 20 years. He enjoyed playing bingo, operating his com­ Dew L. Price puter and was an avid NASCAR fan. On Sept. 6,1959 he married Janet Stanton, Dew L. Price Sr., age 59, a retired food service maintenance employee died Monday, April 12. 2004 at Monroe Regional Medical who survives, other members of his family include daughters. Deborah (David) Rector. Sharon (Kevin) Keck, and Vicki (Tim) Garrett; a brother. Joel (Carin) Frederickson; Center. Previously of Freeport, survivors include his sons. Dewey L. Price Jr., Delton. Mike Price. Hastings; daughters. Robin White. Bellevue. Debbie Smoot. Summerville. S.C.. Willie Highstead. Shannon Highstead. both of Newberry. Jennie Krugger. Middleville and Lisa Bristol. Nashville; brothers. Forrest Price. Don Price, both from Hastings; sisters. Kay Vischer. Lake Odessa. Peggy Noice. Houghton Lake. Joan Price Behedick. Marie Price, Lacourse. Ohio. Doris Price Hcacock. Hastings. Dorthy Price Zombor. Hastings, and Wanetta A. Shedd. Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by parents Charley L. Price and Wilna B. Price; siblings. David Price. Rocky Price. Jack Price. Shelly Odessa. women's groups. Pearl wa a life member of VFW Women’s 2004. Mrs. Satterly was bom Sept. 4. 1920 in Chester Township, the daughter of Don and Minnie (Kline) Shaw. She loved being with her family and had volunteered and had served on the board of directors with the Eaton Community Hospice for many years. She is survived by her son. Gordon Satterly of Harrison Township; daughter. Diana (Joe) Newman of Charlotte; grandchildren. Steven (Karen) Newman and Mary Jo (Brian) Hosey; great grandchildren. Kaitlin. Megan, and Kelsie; and sister, Mary Lord of Charlotte. Further Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo First Congregational Church of Lake Murfreesboro and was active in several CHARLO llfc - Carrie Estella Satterly, age 83, of Charlotte, died Saturday. April 17, Charlotte and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Don Satterly Jr.. May 17. 1982. Funeral services were held Wednesday. April 21, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Elder Richard Gam officiat­ ing. Interment was in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, on Thursday at the Koops Funeral Cupel A private family interment will take place at moved to Murfreesboro, TN. She attended SL Mark’s United Methodist Church in | Estella Satterfy Price and Ellen Price. 1 Hastings area and attended area schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She Barry Community Hospice. First Presbyterian Church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS FIBST UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH FIRST PRDBYTEBIAN CHURCH 231 S. Brandway. Hastings. Mkh. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 90n am Tratanta Worship; !DOO am Coffee Hour io the Lounge; 10.10 am Ctarch School; ll:20sm Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided for both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: April 22 1246 Ftoarv Ctarch Devatiproant Preaeetattas; April 23 • 646 lite fro April 25 - 16:16 Future ChuKh PrvilaptoMt; 16:15 Ctarch infarurottai Clasras. Mrs. Rutledge was bom on Nov. 19. 1922 in Hastings, the daughter of Benjamin and Edith (Golden) Wait. She was railed in the and a brother, Robert Phi11ips. Services were held Tuesday, April 20. 2004 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison and Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery in Hope Township. Memorial contributions may be made to 239 E North Stre«.Hartu<* Phoae 269^45-9414. Michael Amon. Pastor. Ttanday. April 22 - 3:45 pm Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm Grace Notes; 7XM) pm Adult Choir. Saturday. April 24 - l(h00 a.m. Catechism 6. 5.00 pm Holy Cn—kwi Sunday. April 25 - 800 A 10.45 am Holy Common. 9:30 am Sunday School Monday. April 26 - 700 pm Vision Teran Tuesday, April 27 - 700 Evngdtstn Outreach; 7.00 p.tn. Overeaten Anonymous. Wodneaday. April 26 1000 am Wordwatchm; 7.00 pm The Why. 209 W. Grtra Street. Hrauags. Ml 49056. (269-945-9574) fimsR voysfgrnrt Barner free building with elevator to id Doon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bonma. Music Director. Erin Rtadun. Office Mm^rr Surafay. 6:IS am - Sunday School 9J0 am - LIVE! Under tie Dome (Cotohoporary service). Junior Church, Sunday School. 10:30 am Refreshments; 11.00 am Tradi­ tional Service, Sunday School, reimery is proviaea aunng txxn wonhip services. Junior church is far ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pm Bell Char ictaanal. 8.00 Chancel Choir rehearral. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE'Under the Dome prate team rehearsal 7.00 pm prayer meeting in the lounge. MURFREESBORO. TN - Pearl I. Rutledge, age 81. of Murfreesboro, TN and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday. April 14. 2004 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. In her earlicr years as a telephone operator for the old Hastings Telephone Company. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Gertrude is survived by her daughter. Sally (John) Gwinn-Panchik of Kentwood; son. Kenneth (Helen) Konieczny of Kentwood; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and dear friends, Marleah and Lorelle. Preceding her also in death were parents Buildiag. Paaaor James McKelvey (269) 6234657. Senday Service lOJOam-aooa. GRACE LUTHERAN CHUBCH Mk S*tofaytonhfa-8aj*.a*d 10 IM CHtii'i Chapel ad Gwinn-Geigar KENTWOOD - Gertrude M. GwinnGeiger, age 82, of Kentwood and formerly of Hastings, died Friday. April 16. 2004 at Spectrum Health-Blodgctt Campus in Grand Rapids. Gertrude was bom on Oct. 27. 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Barrel and Sarah (Garrison) Phillips. She was raised in the Hastings area and attendee the Hines School and gradua*ed from Hastings High School. She was married to Joseph Konieczny on June 14, ’$40. marriage ending in divorce; Dr. A.B. Gwinn on Feb. 6,1957 and he died April 12,1980; Charles H. Geiger of Freeport on May 5. 1990 and he died Nov. 5. 1996. She was employed as a manager-buyer for several department stores in Grand Rapids. grandchildren. Nicholas (Renda) Keck and Naomi (David) Williams; a great grandson. Aaron Keck; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Robert. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday. April 22. 2004 at 11 a.m. at Bedford Cemetery. Pastor Matt Smith, offi­ ciating. Following the graveside service food and fellowship will be shared al Inter-Lakes | children. • She updated her Doctor of Osteopathy License in Michigan after the death of her first husband and with her children grown began practicing medicine at Lansing General Hospital where she was instrumen­ tal in updating and further developing their Physical Therapy Department She met Mr. Marvin during the course of her tenure there and they were married. Mr. Marvin was her second knight in shin­ ing armor and was a very dear aad sweet Christian man and they shared many won­ derful years together. Dr. Brown-Marvin's funeral was held at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel, on Wednesday. April 21.2004. No flowers please; her life was such a blessing to those she touched. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make Baptist Church. Delton. Memorial contributions to the family or Barry Community Hospice will be appreci­ a commemorative donation to a Christian church of your choice to further God's work on earth. For more information www.lega- ated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. cy.com Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel. �Ths H—Sobb Barmer - Thursday. Aprs 22.2004 - Page 7 Tree planting to celebrate area newborns In celebration of new life, oak trees soon win be planted around Barry County. In January 2003, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, in partnership with Pennock Health Services, kicked off a new program, called ■frees for Life. AU babies bom at Pennock Hospital in Hastings receive a commemorative certificate for a free oak seedling. Families can pick up their tree at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute from noon so 3 p m. Saturday. April 24. If families bad a baby bom at Pennock Hospital since October 2003 and did not receive a certificate, they may pick up their certificate and tree al the institute. If families live in an apartment or do not have an area where they can plant the tree, they may choose to have their oak tree planted on Pierce Cedar Creek Institute property. If fam­ ilies decide this option, they may call Jen Howell, steward associate and Trees for Life coordinator at (269) 721-3819. Two anonymous donors, who feel the pro­ gram is beneficial to families and lhe com­ munity. started the program. They feel that as the child grows, his or her environment will be enriched by the beauty, shade and value of a splendid oak tree. Children will be able to say. This is my tree, planted for me * "That's important." said institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgell. 'because it's what each person, each family does with their Gentry-Barbe wed Lance Barbre and Cynthia Gentry, both of Battle Creek. Michigan were married Feb. 14. 2004 at Life in Christ Ministries in Battle Creek. Lance is the son of Roxanne Barbre. and Rodney and Sarah Barbre. He is a graduate of Constantine High School and Kalamazoo own property that determines the environ­ ment in which we all live. We are very excit­ ed 'hat Pennock Health Services is a partner with us on this project. With approximately 400 births a year, we can help create a forest!* Howell points out practical values. Trees produce oxygen and reduce pollu­ tion." she said. "Shade trees can reduce ener­ gy bills in summer and winter. They provide nesting sites for song birds a well as food and cover for wildlife.* If families are unable to pick up trees dur­ ing the designated time, they may call (26?) 721-3819 to arrange a time to pick up the tree. Valley Community College and attended Western Michigan University. He is employed with the Emmett Township Department of Public Safety as a Public Safety Officer. Cynthia is the daughter of John and Kathi Everett and Larry Gentry. She is a graduate of Lakeview High School and received her BSW from Western Michigan University. She is employed with Calhoun County as a Probation Officer. The wedding patty included Kathy Hommerding (maid of honor). Tiffany Deloof-Jackman (matron of honor), Terri ■ Hicks. Tammy Barren and Debbie Reludat- Betty, (flower girls). Allison Jackman and Allisyn Beatty, (hostess). Micbon Jackson and Erin Keister. Kevin Callahan (Best man). John Jackman, Eric Barbre, Kevin Crawford and Scon Payne. (Ushers), Bobby Graving and Kevin Payne. After their honeymoon in Mexico they Henry J. DeGood reside in Battle Creek. BATTLE CREEK - Jerry D. Emswiler. age 58. of Hutchinson Road. Battle Creek, died Wednesday. April 14. 2004 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Emswiler was born on July 23, 1945 in Battle Creek, the soo of Arlo and Inez (DeMoss) Emswiler. He was raised in the Battle Creek/Bedford areas and attended Kellogg Gull Lake schools, graduating in 1963 from high school there. He went on to attend the Detroit Bible College. He was married to Beverly J. Erway on Aug. 21, 1965 and has lived at his present address co the Hutchinson Road since 1972. He served four years in the U.S. Army dur­ ing the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for the pest several years. He was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church, a present board member of the church, member of the N.R.A.; avid out­ doorsman enjoying hunting and camping. WYOMING - Henry J. DeGood, age 92. of Wyoming, passed away April 18.2004. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years. Opal W DeGood. He is survived by two sons. James A. (Gloria J.) DeGood of Grandville, and Jon H. DeGood of Wyoming; two granddaughters Debn (Te ) Schipper and Jamie (Doo) Vos. three great granddaughters. Amanda. Ashley, and Alyssa Schippe—, sister-in-law. Norma Hazzard of Wyoming. Respecting his wishes,cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Wednesday. April 21.2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Lee F. Zachman offici­ ating. Interment Ml Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Mr. Emswiler is survived by his wife. Beverly; son. Bradley (Trisha) Emswiler of Jane E. (Carothen) Hill South Bend. Ind.; daughters, Debra (Kevin) Swanson of Morgantown, Ky. and Pamela STANTON - Jane E. (Carothers) HUI, of Stanton, died Monday. April 19. 2004 at Carson City Hospital. Mrs. Hill was bom on March 30. 1950 in Charlotte, the daughter of Dan and Mary (Jeremy) Strouse of Hastings; seven grand­ children; father, Arlo Emswiler (Joan) of Battle Creek; brother. Ron (Esther) Emswiler of Battle Creek; sister. Carol (Woody) Snell of Battle Creek; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death was his mother. Inez. Services were held Saturday, April 17. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Rev. Dr. Brent Branham and Rev. Robert Norton offi­ ciating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Maple Grove TWp.. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church for its Olympian ministry. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Ann Drove* FREEPORT - Ann Draves, 57. of North Broadway. Freeport, died Tuesday. April 20, 2004, at her residence. Mrs. Draves was born on Dec. 12,1946 at Mount Clemens, the daughter of Roy F. and Emily Louise (May) Newby. She was raised in the Mount Clemens area and attended school there. She had lived at her present home since 1979. She was married to Donald K. Draves on Oct 24.1980. Ann owned and operated the Hastings Detail Shop for about 10 years. Ann dearly loved living in the country. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, flower garden­ ing. collecting dolls and visiting with her many friends. She is survived by her husband. Don; sons. Roy Hall of Hastings, Todd Hall of Grand Rapids; grandsons. Josh and Jake Hall; moth­ er. Louise May of Port Huron; sister. Linda Adkins of Summersville. West Virginia; brothers, William “Billy" Newby of Jeddo. Larry Newby of Morriston. Ark.. Alfred “Sunny” Newby of Colville, Wash.. Jonnie Newby of Pon Huron; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her father, sis­ ter Dorothy Schroder, and half brother Roy Newby. A memorial gathering will take place Saturday. May 1. 2004. 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation will be during the memorial gathering at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barty Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (Beanes) Carothen She was raised in the Charlotte area and attended Charlotte schools, graduating in 1968 from Charlotte High School. She attended Ferris State University for one year and studied veterinary sciences. She was employed as a certified 911 dis­ patcher for a short time in Middleville, and later became the receptionist at Codec Stamping in Hastings. She was a member of Greenville Community Church and Thornapple Valley Church. Jane maintained an interest in her Karate, and loved playing with her dog. Tasha. She is remembered as a devoted mother, grand­ mother and friend. Mrs. Hill is survived by her sons, Jamie Hill and Jarett Hill, both of Stanton; grand­ children. Kelly and Jamie Hill Jr.; brother. Gary (Bonnie) Carothers of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, Sally (Jim) Berrager. Grand Rapids; life long friend. Mike Hill of Stanton; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents. Memorial visitation will be Thursday. April 22. from 12 p.m. until time of the serv­ ice. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m Thursday. April 22 at Wren Funeral Home. Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, and ALS. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home. BUr and Ida HawHtz to celebrate golden wedtfing anniversary The family of Blair B. and Leila M. (VanSyckle) Hawblitz wish to extend an invi­ tation to their friends and extended family, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, on May 1, 2004 at the Maple Grove Township Hall in Nashville. Mich. An open house will he held from 1 to 5 p.m Blair and Leila were married on May 2. 1954 in the Briggs Methodist Church located in Lacey. Mich. They have a son. Kenneth; daughter-in-law, Emily; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. They have resided on the farm, which has been in the Hawblitz family since 1879. Blair fanned for many decades and also worked al Michigan Livestock Exchange in Battle Creek for over 30 years. In years past lie also worked at the Hastings Livestock Sales. Leila worked at.Kellogg's during their early years together, then worked for Chenoweth Machine Company in Hastings, until its closing. She then worked at Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Inc. for over 26 years. Both are retired now and busier than ever. They have both been heavily involved, for many yean, in the Barry County Fair. Peace United Methodist Church. Redbird Mission of Kentucky, Nashv.lie Lions Club. 4-H. and a boat of volunteer situations throughout their lives. Blair served one term as Maple Grove Township Clerk, served on the local school board, and for several years was the fair man­ ager at Barry County. He has also served as president of the Nashville Syrup Association for many years. Leila has been a superintend­ ent at the fair for several decades. It is hoped that the many, many friends and neighbors of Blair and Leila will be able to attend this tune of reflection and fellowship. No presents, please, only your presence is requested. II NASCAR Limited quantity 2004 dtecast collectibles Mjuu Jan tidtSAV NOW Ki KiOCK »• 88 Date Jr. Bud #2 Wallace Miller Lt. 824 Gordon Dupont 829Harvick Goodwrench 820 Stewart Home Depot 830 Sauter AOL( rookie) 810 Riggs Valvo6ne(ia*») 825 Vickers GMAC (rookie) 2004 Die-cast coming toontit PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Newman AlfTel 824 Gordon Pepsi 817Kenseth Smirnoff 817Kensetti Cartiartt 897 Busch Sharpie 85 Kyle Busch Carquest Also, Crown Royal IROC Color Chrome and More at SPORTING COLORS 123 W. State Street Downtown Hastings We accept BOY, Ziah Jayce Aideu Moore, born al St Mary’s Hospital March 28. 2004 at 7:13 p.m. to Wayne and Tonya Moore of Nashville. Weighing 6 Bn. and 19 1/2 inch­ es long. Welcomed home by brother Damian and sisters, Casey. Kara and Shyanne. Proud grandparents are Orrin and Nancy Moore and Ron and Jean Smith. GIRI., Grace Anne, born at Battle Creek Health System. April 2, 2004 lo Jessica and Matthew Lawson of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. aad 20 inches long. BOY, Jonah Thomas, born al St Mary's Hospital on April 9, 2004 at 4:48 pan. to Thomas and April Stevens (Thompson) of Hastings. Weighing 2 lbs. 10 ozs. and 14.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dewayne and Barbara Thompson of Hastings. Joe and Cindy Westrick of Middleville and Mike and Cindy Stevens of Kentwood. James Alaa Skidmore, Hastings and Stephanie Lynn Brown. Grand Rapids. Adam Rodney Smith, Middleville and Janine Lois McWhianey, Middleville. Dean Martin Hill. Hastings wad Melinda Ann Alward. Hastings. Daniel Thomas Brown, Plainwell and Galye Marie Dinnan. Plainwell. Daniel Marks Meriau, Delton and Ginger Marie Cook. Delton. William Henry Hun. Hastings and Melissa Marian Nolff. Hastings. Gregory Lee Marcusse Hastings and Shannon Marie Wolfe. Hastings. Kenenth Lee Rnguni Haaatn^and Bonnie Kay 11*0, Hastings. Alex Gamaliel Chavez Vasquez, Middleville and Angelica Suarez. Middleville. Timothy Todd Blessing, Hastings aad Jessie Jane Waller, Hastings. Brian Edward Corson. Middleville and Sarah Louiae Parks. Middleville. Matthew Steven Rowley, Hastings and Keri Onida Wither, Heatings. Gregory Dale Myers. Middleville and Dana Kay Jankoviak. Middleville. �Page 8 - Thursday. Apr! 22. 2004 - The Hastings Banner hall last Tuesday to greet their acquaintance Mary Morrice, who had come from her home east of Stanton, thanks lo Doris Moon, the niece with whom she makes her home. Mrs. Moon served refreshments to all of Mary's guests. Many came from Lake Manor, from her church and ladies she knew from her Avon years. With the detour in place for M-50 con­ jtfnnie’s MAILBOX struction, locals are learning how to get around the barricades. Tasker Road south of Tupper Lake Road will likely see a great The Lake Odessa Depol/Museum will be exciting activities of their student body of increase in traffic. This is the only practical open Saturday April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 K-8 students. They do a lot to widen hori­ p.m.. At the same time, the genealogy room will be open with a librarian on hand to help zons beyond their community when they gather supplies for a school in Africa. They way to Willowbrook Drive or Hastings. Local residents were surprised Saturday with any searches. The gift shop is well stocked. Several of the toys and dolls from will be having an international dinner in morning to lose their electricity about 7:40 a.m. Grocery store, gas stations, ATM machines were all closed due to the power lhe March toy show are still in place. Tom May with each room's parents preparing food from one country. Questions were Pickens will be the host. There will be another Cross reived about the MEAP tests and lhe "No Child Left Behind" requirements which will Bloodmobile Monday. April 26 at the Fellowship Hall of Central United eliminate many teachers from their posts. One superintendent suggested it might be a Methodist Church from noon to 5:45 p.m. good idea to have any would-be legislator pass the MEAP test before being able to run Red The tonis County Health Department will have another immunization clinic on Wednesday, April 23. in the basement of Central UMC on Fourth Avenue. Next week there will be a spring breakfast at Fellowship Hall, sponsored by the outage. Part of the village regained its power in lhe afternoon and the rest came along just before 6 p.m. At 9 that evening three big trucks from the power company were in town, finished with Lake Odessa and beaded for Nashville to lake care of for office. The next meeting will be in June. more darkened houses. The problem was a pole fire near Saranac. Al least this time we Both Lester Fawley and his wife were win­ did not need to use candles. Unlike a power ners of door prizes. Sharlene Goodemoot outage in April 2003, we had a warm day. Back then many people had 40 degrees in was a first time guest. A friendly group gathered al the VFW their houses United Methodist Women of the church, with Lori Tromp as the speaker. Her topic will be “Sisters in Christ." Reservations for the catered breakfast should be made with Ada Dennie by Monday April 26. All ladies are invited. With Rosie Hickey as the cater­ er, one can be assured of a tasty meal. Grandma's wish Dear Annie: We would like lo help a dear friend who has a terminal illness. "Louise's* biggest desire is to see her grandsons, ages 8 and 11. who live in anoth­ er stale. She hasn't seen lhe boys in more than a year. When she tried to schedule a trip between chemo treatments, her daughter. "Delia." informed her that the family had plans and would not be available. Louise can no longer travel, yet Delia refuses to bring the children to visit She claims there's nothing for them to do here and they are too busy with school, etc. Sometimes Delia says she wants to "protect them," but she doesn't say from what. Money is not a probfem. Letters and e­ mails to Delia from us and others have brought no response. We would do anything for Louise, but we cannot make Delia under­ stand how important it is for Louise to see her grandsons. Louise handles her physical pain every day. but nothing can ease lhe pain in her heart. Is there anything we can do? - Loving Friends in Las Vegas Dear Las Vegas: There could be many rea­ sons for Delia's reluctance to see her mother. Is there an estrangement? Is Delia in denial about her mother's condition? Is she afraid the children would be traumatized to see Coming in two weeks is the semi-annual spring rummage sale at Fellowship Hall. The innovation this time is that the safe will run for 2 1/2 days starting on Thursday, May 6. running through all day Friday. May 7. and into the morning of May 8 from 9 to 11. Thursday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends of Alice Hill may want to accept an invitation to the 90th birthday of Alice Hile, retired Lakewood teacher/librarian. You cannot force Delia to be realistic or She is in residence at Independence Village compassionate. Unfortunately, by the time she comes around, it could very well be too late. It might helo to send her non-judgmen- south of Grand Ledge. The open house will be Sunday. April 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. Guests Lakewood Schools Superintondent Gurnard Johnson (right) and Supt. Chuck Barker of Belding both spoke to the retires at the local masting ot the Michigan are invited to bring a card with good wishes. condition. Louise is fortunate to have such loyal and caring friends around her. You do mote good than you realize. Mrs. Hile taught sixth grade in Lake Odessa schools, and then switched to the library at the now Lakewood High School. He and her late husband, Howard, lived on a farm on Ainsworth Road and then retired to a home Mfitwit mommies an Morrison Lake. She has a daughter and a son. James. Marilyn Rathbun was hostess for the Dear Annie: rm one of the "militant April meeting of the local historical society mommy brigade." aad I tpenk for mon min­ ing modien. Pint, God gave m bream to when Leah Abbott spoke. She related many stories about her husbsnd's recruiting. coaching and his collegiM-. carper. Leah began teaching music in isirnywtisgr grades, which had annexed but had not yet moved their students into town, awaiting a new —’ care who's offended. I have invested hun­ dreds of dollars in expensive nursing tops, and like it or not, you still get a peek now and then. building — East Elementary. After years of carrying books and record player and more nursing mothers as the "militant mommy brigade"? — K.B., La Leche League Member. . from to room, she finally acquired a room to which her rotating pupils could come. She Loa Angeles Dear K.B.: Actually, we're sorry about that We discovered that "militant mommy* has been used in chat rooms as a pejorative term describing a variety of ideologies. Wc had no idea, and apologize for the unintend­ ed insult The bottom line is that we are in favor of also taught physical education but was issued no equipment, and music for junior high with no text. The class evolved into music appreciation with introduction to instruments, even the homemade variety. The next Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting will involve election of new directors to replace those whose terms expire this year. There were visitots at this Making a presentation about abstracts to the Ionia County (janeatogy Society is Lakewood retirees had a good representa tion last Thursday for the monthly meetin: of the Michigan Association of Retire School Personnel. Gunnard Johnson, super grams. Charles Barker Sr.. Belding superintend ent. for the past three months, spoke o changes that will take place with elemental pupils from three buildings being shifted s ail the K-3 children will occupy one build ing. the 4-6 go to one building and the third elementary structure, which is th Discreet Breastfeeder smallest, will house pre-school program and the administrative offices which are not Grammar police in the mechanical area, reached by walking past the dumpsters. Palo Administrate. Rheums related some of the public breastfeeding but not public nudity. While moat readers agree with us. there were many letters from angry, defensive, breast­ feeding mothers who apparently misread our position. We're perfectly fine with a "peek." Janet Jackson notwithstanding. We re not OK with the Lady Godiva routine. And we don't think it is practical, much fess desirable, to desensitize the breast so it is seen solely as a source of food. We believe motherhood and modesty can co-exist you're welcome to disagree with us. We appreciate a diverse array of opinions. Here's another Dear Annie: Thank you for the great reply you gave to "R.B." Breastfeeding is a won­ derful function, but there is no reason it can­ not be done in a dignified fashion. — A the winning winter athletic teams and the impact of state and federal pro Rosemary told my family and then his. During the last five months. Dan has come to my doctors' appointments and the Lamaze classes. I was happy and relieved that my child would have a father. Two weeks ago. I came dangerously done to losing the baby. Ryan ended up rushing me to the hospital. When the baby was out of danger. Ryan told me that he'd changed Ms mind and now warned to be the baby's father, no matter what. I'm completely mixed up. I really think Dan would be the best father, but what about Ryan's rights? If I choose Ryan and he laser abandons me, I know Dao would not come to my rescue again. What should I do? - Afraid in Iowa Dear Iowa: You are too confused and too to either of these guys. You need more time to make the right choices for yourself aad your baby. Also, please discuss the true situ­ ation with your parents, so they can be a source of support for you and your child. Dan sounds like a prince, but parsing off you think, and the truth has a way of gening out. We don't think Ryan is mature enough to live up to tris obligations as a father, so dis­ cuss child support and visitation with a lawyer. |WUI including those in rural school districts April meeting. five months ago that I am pregnant When I told my boyfriend. "Ryan," he panfeAwt and said he never wanted to talk to me again. 1 was crushed, and scared about having this baby on my own. A week later, my friend. "Dun," offered to step into the role of father. He said he would take care of the baby and that everyone would believe the baby was his. I agreed. We Mary Morrice, (center), 94, chats with friends Florence Fetterman (left) and Marie Haskins at her open house. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Dear Annie: I laughed at the letter from the Navy guy who wrote about his girlfriend ’Trodi’s" poor grammar. I recently discov­ ered that my wife of 40 years still had the let­ ter she wrote me while I was a cadet at USAF Academy. I had returned it to her, with cor­ rections for spelling and grammar. — Colorado Dear Colorado: Either your wife is a for­ giving xxil, or that red-pencil number really burned Thanks for writing. Daddy derby Dear Annie: Is it ever appropriate for guests to enter another person's home through the garage? We have a perfectly use­ able paved walkway to our front door. I have a wreath on the door and plants and flowers on the porch. However, for some biurre rea­ son. any time our garage door is open, guests always come into the bouse through the garage and right into our kitchen. I've tried comments such as, "Sony it took me so long. I assumed you were at the front dux." but they haven't gotten the hint. Front Door in South Carolina door is aa invitation to enter. They may even believe you prefer that they come through the problem. Vivid on visits Dear Annie: I live in Alaska where people love to visit We enjoy seeing our friends, but ram. We watt our friends to stay somewhere else. What is the moat polite way to handle this without hurting anyone's feelings? — Anchorage Dear Anchorage: When friends tell you they are coming to your neck of the woods, say. "We hope wv can see you while you're in town. Perhaps we can get together for din­ ner.' That should make it dear. Secretary's Day? Dear Readers: Today is Administrative Professionals Day (formerly known aa National Secretary's Dey). There are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administra­ tive assistants working in the United States, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475.000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada and millions more in offices all over the world. If you have assistants who make your job easier, today is a good time to let them know how much they are appreciated. Dear Annie: I'm 17 years old and found out Annie's Mailbox is wrirren by Kdrky Baat MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP 1-800-237-2379 Contact Nick Barlow Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landen column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxGcomcast.net. or write to: Annie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cnalors.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Heeling* Banner - Thuraday. Apr* 22. 2004 - Page 9 The Passing of old school houses The Mauch, later North Jordan By Joyce Wetabrechl This essay was written by Ruth Jordan Nrithainer. During lhe years we have known the school bouse two miles north of Woodland a« North Jordan. District No. 2, Woodland Township. It was located on the farm of Orin Jordan and leased by him for use for school purposes for a period of 50 yean. Following the time when it was no longer needed for a school it was to return to the owner of the farm. The lease ran it* time and was renewed a few yean. It was formerly called the Mauch School. George Mauch lived across the road, but after the Mauch* were gone. Leonard Mrucb was killed in the Civil War and the Grand Army of the Republic* (GAR) Post in Woodland was named in his honor. Mr. and Mn. George Mauch are buried in the cemetery located on the northwest comer of the section. After the Mauch* were gone, the three farms on the comer were owned by Orin Jordan's son. as it was laser called the North Jordan School. This was Woodland School District No. 2. South Jordan. Located So the south of Woodland was District No. I. children had ever seen. Charles Shriner ran up to the stove and threw his arms around the stove. He quickly jumped back saying who thought that would bum? This building was used about ten yean. Another log building was erected on the cor­ ner. This was used until the Civil War in 1864, when it mysteriously burned one night It was thought to have been set by a boy whom the teacher had given a flogging. The officers who had charge of building the frame structure were Orin Jordan, director, Balsar King, moderator, and Alonzo Otto, asaesaor. Other men of the neighborhood whoae names appear in the old school records of that time are L.W. Smoke. Phillip Wooden, G N Myers, John Potts, William Stincomb, Auletus Batden, John M. Reiser. A.B. Barnum and Coridon Smith. It meant a great deal for the people of those trying times to erect a new building, when there was so little money to be had. This frame building was built at a coat of $400. The first teacher eras Lucy Morgan. The last one was Loma Lipscomb. Mias Morgan received a salary of $2.50 per week and boarded around the district The fuel was furnished by the parents, one half cord of the best beach or maple for each child and was measured by the teacher. A great number of men and women would answer the roll call of teacher there, for teach­ ers were hired only for a term of two or four BKM4TUSH4U.CRUTMK.CRUT RM. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES WEST MCHGAN WHITECAPS come to town Saturday, Apr# 24 and Sunday, April 25 (2 pm starts); Monday, April 26, at Spun.; and Tuesday, April 27 at noon. months until more recent years. Each year on the first Wednesday of See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium August a school reunion was held where for­ mer pupils, patrons and teachers gathered to recall, once more their happy care free child­ hood days, when with the poet they can think "When all the world was young, boys and the gras* were green." The passing of the old country school is giving up something that was loved but all things trust follow the laws of nature and give way to the new. For truly we can point with pride and hope for our beautiful new town­ ship school. Woodland consolidated its country schools in 1923 and North Jordan joined this school consolidation. The North Jordan School was lhe first one removed from its historic site and be used for other purposes. Frank Jordan bought the building arid made a modem poultry house out of it Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner: The Rural School Bookshelf of Country School History. Woodland. More about it at anotl>er time. Three school houses were built by District Na 2 The first one was s log building, locat­ ed in Potter'* Woods. This was to the east of the Mauch School's later location. Students who attended that school were Christina Jordan Barnum. Charles Shriner and William Purdon. Here the first glass win­ dow and a stove was used, the first that these negater BaaTO Hasten Al B^fefCnS-rptts'iht: %o. Comm. Ml. Deputy Nlauwenhui*. librarian Schondabnayar. fl Bursts Approved minutes; Rscshred Treasurer's report. Approved rood knprovsmsnts and dust control totsteg JSS237. Amended budget In Are Protection end Drain North Jordan District *2 Woodbnd Township 1822 (M row. L-R) Formal Darby. Irving Jordan, Eugana Ruathar. Cart Em. Rord Em. ward Jwdan; (sWend row) &ata Smith Paulina Em. rtoy Roberta, RumbH Gartkigar, Cedi Jordan. Lehnd Em; (Writ row) Bernice Smith, MeredMh Derby, Ortena Meet, teacher, Theda Sears, Bernard Smith, Fraddto Reuther, LaVam Roberts. Picture loaned by Russell Garlinger. Your First Month’s Rent Is FREE! Adjourned et 8 SB pm. SubmRtodby: Bonnie Cruttendsn, Clerk Atesstedtoby: Jm Brown, Supervisor notice or ronrrinwy TMB RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTBMI TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY NP0RMAT10N WE OBTAM W8JL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Osteite having been made in the condteons of a oertrin Mortgage made by WMtam L Davie and Bmrerty L Davie, hueband and wtie, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (ttt/s Green Tree RnandW Servicing Corporation), dated July 1,1998, and recorded In toe Office of t»e Rigiour of Deeds tor toe County of Bany in toe State of Mtohigan on July 9,1988, in Document No.: 1014874, et eeq., on which Mortgage toere te claimed to bo duo at toe date of tote Notice, tor principal and IntereoL too cum of 897,423JB. and no proceedtoga having boon Incbtutod to recover too debt now . •mainlng oocureo by sold Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby too powrer or sen conuNnaa ■> san Mongage nas become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice ia hereby gteon toot on May 27, 2004 a IDO pjn., on too steps of the Courthouse In the City of Haatinga, toat being toa pteco tor hoicting toe Circuit Court tor toe County of Barry, toere wffi be ottered lor cate and ooid to too highest bddor, at pubic cate, tor too purpooo of sat­ isfying too amounts duo and unpaid upon eaid Mortgage, together with interact at 8.75 percent par annum, legal costs, attorney toes, and any taxes and Insurance toat eaid Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LCC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), does pay on or prior to tfw date ot said sate, said promtaos are described in said Mortgage as totiows, kHwit: Commencing at too Southeast comer ot Section 33, Town 2 North, Rango 9 West, running thence North 89 Degrees 4T 45-West 1410.00 toot along toe Souto tine of Section 33; thence North 00 dogmas 00' OS* East 996.00 tool paratioi with the East tine of too Southeast 1/4 of said section 33, and along toe West tine of a 88 toot private ease* merit tor ingress and agrees and utiMteo in common vrito others, tor too true pteco of beginning of this deacription; thence continuing North 00 Degrees 00*06” East 332.14 tost; thence South 89 Degrees 25' 20* East 320.02 toot paratioi with too East and West 1/4 tine of oaid Section 33; thence Souto 00 Degrees 00* 06* West 331 -51 toot; thence North 89 Degrees 32* 04* West 320.01 toot to toe pteco of beginning. Together with rights in said easement and subjset to extension thereof over the west 66 toot of above described parcel. The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from toe date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shoti bo thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment it abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (IA/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Ctiy. Michigan 49896-5817 (231)941-9660 Doted: April 20. 2004 With your new one-year lease at Pennock Village Two prime units are available for immediate occupancy! Both are within close proximity to shopping and Pennock State Street Center. Hurry, our free first month offer ends M«y 1st! 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Abbott edged ahead as the two girls made their way around the track, and took the vic­ tory in 49.17 seconds, six one-hundreths of a second ahead of Matteson. It was one of eleven events the Lion ladies won in topping their hos»s from Delton 79-59 as some of the top Division 3 trackstcrs faced off. Abbott also edged out Matteson in the 100meter hurdles, with a time of 16.47. Panther senior Shanna Tamminga performs one of her eight perfect jumps last Wednesday which led up to a new Delton KeHogg school record at 5'4”. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “It's the first meet, and it might be the only one we lose all year long,” said Delton coach Jim Gibson. The Lions scored big in the field events, as usual, led by their shot putters Kelly Wilson. Kayleigh Browne, and Meagan Halliwill who swept the top three spots. Wilson had a top throw of 34’8, Browne 32’. and Halliwill 30’9. The only field event the Lion ladies didn't win was tiie high jump, where Delton senior Shanna Tamminga set a new school record at 5’4 before calling it quits after eight perfect jumps. Jonah Wandell finished second for Delton in the high jump at 4* 10. The Lions also swept the 1600-meter run, with Jessica McMillen crossing the finish line first in 6:23.57, followed by teammates Tessa and Chayla Robles. Tessa finished in 6:37.65. and Chayla came in at 6:43.67. Halliwill and Wilson were the top two female discus throwers, as Halliwill had a throw of 130’10. and Wilson went 105’9. Maple Valley also had a one-two finish in the pole vault, where Tara Gordenski reached a top height of 9’6. while Lisa Hamilton was second at 8’. Lots of times, who wins the relays deter­ mines who wins overall, but the Lion ladies had such an advantage after the field events that they got away with winning just one of the four. McMillen. Tessa Robles, Dhani Tobias, and Stefanie Joostbems were the win­ ning 3200-meter relay team with a time of 11:45.26. Delton's team of Matteson, Jordan Haines, Kristen Wilfinger. and Jammings won the 1600-meter relay in 4:30.98. In the 800-meter relay it was Wilfinger, Haines, Tamminga, and Katie Smoczynski teaming up for the win in 1:50.39. Wilfinger. Haines. Ashley Imerzel, and Stephanie Hammond teamed up to win die 400-meter relay for DK in 53.17 seconds. The Lions’ Megan Garvey won three events, she was first in the long jump at 16'7, first in the 100-meter dash at 13.43 seconds, and first in the 200-meters at 28.54 seconds. Joostberas was an individual winner in the 800-meter ran, where she came in at 2:34.7. Delton's other wins on the day came from Smoczynski in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:05.41, and Chelsea Stevens in the 3200-meter ran at 4:30.98. The Delton boys were the dominant ones in their 73-64 win over Maple Valley. Delton senior Kris Oglesbee picked up where he left off last season, winning the 100meter dash in 16.J3 seconds, the 200-mctcr dash in 23.42 second!!? end the 400-meter dash in 51.86 seconds. School will rule the pool, but only for a couple hours Many opponents of the new community pool at Hastings High School were afraid that when the time came the school would take over. That time has come. Next fall, the Saxons are teaming up w;<h the Middleville Trojans to form a Co-op varsity swimming program. Before starting this job, I knew Co-ops as being a meeting where mothers gathered to share the discounts of buying vanilla ice cream and frozen meatballs in bulk. Now it means a group of schools getting together to offer an athletics program that normally would not be offered because of funding or interest But fear not. the school is not taking over the pool. There will be plenty of open swim time. Swim practice doesn't last any longer than any other athletic practice. Meets are two, or three nights a week, tops, and they won’t even always be at home. There is nothing to fear here. That’s the whole point of having the px>l in the first place. What’s worse, having a bunch of idol teenagers running around town, or giving up access to the community pool for a couple of hours a day for the fall and winter seasons? The pool will still be available to everyone, and it is a blessing having it around. Heading to the pool in the dead of winter to spend a couple hours splashing around is a great family activity. My family spent quite a few hours at the pool in Middleville when I was younger. 1 even remember cousin's birthday parties at the pool, which were almost as fun as the time spent in the back of a station wagon doing mid-December donuts in the parking lot after swimming. Going off to college, I can’t believe how many people I met who didn't know how to swim. Being from around here, with Gun Lake. Barlow Lake, Harwood Lake. Green Lake, and of course the big lake to the West. I couldn't imagine bow one would go through life without that knowledge or ability. I know I thought swimming was a lot eas­ ier than riding a bike. I’m sure 1 knew how to swim before ever going to the pool with an elementary school gym class, but there were a lot of kids in class who were learning the ropes there. Guess what, high school teams won't be using it during the day when elementary school kids would be learning to swim. Sure, that is another school function taking up time in the water, but it’s worth it I feel like I get to relax a little bit in the winter. At Delton, Middleville, Hastings. Maple Valley, and Lakewood there are just the three major sports, volleyball, wrestling, and boys’ basketball, and competitive cheer is just starting to grow. I like to have the extra time, or at least the slower pace, to write better stories and 1 get the chance to know each of the kids a little bit better. But. there are a lot of kids who don’t do any sports in the winter. This new Co-op would form a girls’ team during the fall season, and a boys’ during the winter season. Right now, if a high school guy isn’t good at basketball or wrestling there aren't any other options. The choices for girls are just as limited, vojleyball. cheer, or wrestling, but at least the MHSAA hasn't tried to jam boys’ and girls’ swimming into the same season, that would leave the pool a little too crowded for comfort. Not only that, say there’s a kid who plays soccer in the fall and runs track in the spring, but does nothing all winter because he can’t put the ball in the basket. How much better of a trackster is he going to be if he’s been swimming 100-meter freestyle events all winter long instead of leading the Tigers to the World Series on a Playstation 2? Ironically, the team will be the Middleville swim team. The swimmers will wear orange end black. This. 1 bear is because MHSAA guidelines say that the established squad will be the one that’s used. The Trojan girls’ swim team that’s been in action the past few years 1 .as never had a home due to the fact that Middleville's pool is too small for competition. Hastings needed a pool and it got it. Middleville’s swim team needed a home and some help and that is happening now too. It’s a win-win situation for everybody, and hopefully will result in a few wins for the swim team as well. won last Wednesday against Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mtf. 1 “He’s just too fast" said Maple Valley sophomore Adam Lamphere, who finished second to Oglesbee tn the 100-meters, and third in the 200 behind teammate Dan Brooks. Maple Valley's best performance came in the long jump where Lamphere took the vic­ tory with a 19' leap. Ken Carns was second at 18'3, and Jason Beardslee was third with a jump of 18'2.25. The Panthers did well in most of the other field events, sweeping the discus and the high jump, and taking first and third in the shot Dustin Morgan woo the shot for Delton with a long throw of 46'2 and Todd Champion won the discus with a toss of 130'2. Morgan was second in the discus with a throw of 118'5. and Jake Risner was third a' 109'6. Nick Archer won the high jump for the Panthers at 5'11. with teammate Lester sec­ ond at 5'3. and Josh Barnes third at 5’3. The teams split the relay events with Delton taking the 400-meter relay in 46.62 seconds thanks to Jake Bowman, Andy Spencer Clay Drewyor. and Mark NeSmith. DK also won the 800-meter relay with Ross VanderMeer and Oglesbee joining NeSmith and Spencer for a time of 1:34.91. Maple Valley had Jason Wymer, Dustin Jones. Simon Deiens, and Akok Malek win­ ning the 3200-meter relay in 8:59.66. and the team of Jason Beardslee. Jason Wymer, Josh Beardslee, and Dan Brooks winning in 3:40.65. The anchors in those two races. Brooks and Malek, both iron their main individual races. Brooks was first in the 300-meter hurdles in 41.43. while Malek won the 3200-meter run in 114)6.1. Delton's Brandon Lester won the 1 IO­ meter hurdles in 16.13 seconds. The Panthers led the way in the middle distance events, with senior Evan Williams taking the 1600- DK senior Dustin Morgan won the shot put at last Wednesday's meet with Maple Valley, with a distance of 462". (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton senior Kris Oglesbee nears tie finish line ahead of Maple WleyV Dan Brooks in the 200-meter dash last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) meters in 4:35.95 and the 800-meters in 208.73. Maple Valley's other victory Thursday came from Man Gordeneer in the pole vault where he reached 11', his teammate Devin Musser was second at 10'6. The Panthers were back in action last night against Fennville, and run again next Wednesday in the KVA opener at home against Paw Paw. DK soccer unbeaten in its first 4 Delton’s varsity girls' soccer team has sandwiched a pair of wins around a pair of ties so far this season. The unbeaten Panthers topped Wayland on Tuesday afternoon 4-2. Delton started the scoring with a shot from Casey Peavey three minutes into the game, only to see Wayland tie things up five minutes later that carried on the wind over the Panther keepers hands. Peavey had another quick goal less than two minutes later, as she beat the Wildcat keeper on a break away. Soon after, Whitney Knollenberg found the net for DK and the Panthers led for good. Wayland brought the score to 3-2 late in the first half, but Shannah Fisher beat two defenders with ten minutes left in the game to put Delton back up by two. Peavey. Fisher, and Amanda May all had assists for the Panthers in the game. Goalkeeper Katrina Harter had a shut-out for the Panthers in last Friday's contest against Comstock, but lhe Comstock keeper earned one as well in a 0-0 tie. It was the second straight tie for Delton after a 2-2 deadlock against Three Rivers Monday. April 12. As the second half began with Delton down 1-0. the Panthers controlled the tempo taking 13 shots in the first 15 minutes of the second session. Delton evened the score off a cross from Knollenberg to Fisher five minutes into the second half, then made it 2-1 with a goal by Nikki Bechtel with an assist by Angie Poteet Three Rivers tied the game at 2-2 with lea minutes left “We played flat for the fust half and once again found ourselves playing catch-up,* aid Delton coach Paul Harter. “We need to find a way to play both halves with the same inten­ sity." The Panthers opened the season Wednesday, March 31 with a 3-1 win over Hastings, as Fisher, Peavey, and Jessica Seariess scored for the Panthers. Delton will begin the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tuesday at Pennfield. �The Hasftnga Banner - Thursday, April 22, 2004 - Page 11 TK teams shuffling through O-K Gold standings by David T. Young Editor So who is the team to beat this year in boys’ O-K Gold Conference track? Lakewood's Casey Schrock hurry around lhe track in the 1600-meter relay at Saturday s Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Vikings’ Regan Heller sprints to victory in her heat of the 100-meter dash on Saturday. She finished third overall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) hurdles Saturday at Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A clearer picture may have emerged Tuesday after Wayland defeated Middleville 79-58 in a meet loaded with excellent indi­ vidual match-ups. The victory improved the host Wildcats to 3-0 in league dual meets and left Thornapple Kellogg with a 2-1 mark. With news of Caledonia beating traditional power South Christian Tuesday afternoon, it paves the way for a showdown between Wayland and Caledonia today, while at the same time the Trojans are at home against South Christian. The Trojan girls also are wondering about who’s the favorite for the league title after besting host Wayland 87-50 to hike their con­ ference record to 3-0. Their meet, just like the boys, was highlighted by match-ups between some of the top track athletes in the area. For the boys, Jordan Hartley scored 18 points al) by himself by winning three events. He took top honors in the high jump at 6-4, finishing ahead of Wildcat Kyle Laker (6-2) in a duel that lasted beyond the traditional last event, the 1600-meter relay. Hartley also took firsts in the 300-meter hurdles in 44.2 seconds and in the long jump at 20 feet and 1 3/4 inch­ es. He settled for runner-up n the 110-meter hurdles. Another strong individual performance was turned in again by Darrin Tape, who was state runner-up last year in the 100-meter dash. Tape Tuesday defeated archrival and state qualifier Nick Wysocki in both the 100 and 200 with times of 11.0 seconds and 22.7, respectively. Matt Potter registered the only other indi­ vidual first for the Trojans by taking the dis­ cus with a throw of 122-2. Middleville won the spring relays, the 400 and 800, but ksi the two distance relays, the 1600 and 3200. Hooking up for victory in the 400-meter relay were Tape. Kyle Ferris, Joe Fromm and Kyle Brooks with a 47.3. The 800 unit, with Tape. Troy Rock. Kurt Bray and Brooks fin­ ished with a winning time of 1:37.1. Rock also recorded a creditable perform­ ance in the 400-meter dash by giving Wysocki serious competition. Wysocki won with a time of 51.3, but Rock, a sophomore, was less than a second behind. Showdowns for four outstanding perform­ ers made the girls* meet particularly interest­ ing. Middleville’s Jessica Flaska won the 100meter hurdles in 17.6 over Embriette Hyde and she edged the Wildcat standout in the 100-meter dash, 133^to 13.9. Flaska also took firsts in the high jump at 4-8 and long jump at IS^^tocompletp^TO-point^ay;, Kersta Gustafson also bad a big day by winning the pole vault at 7-11, the 200 over Hyde in 28.2 and the 400 in 63.7. She anchored the winning 1600 relay, finishing it off for Chaney Robinson. Aubrey Raymond and Bethany Kitzrow. The other showdown was a couple of dis­ tance races between freshmen Rebecca Winchester of Middleville and Jessica Armstrong of Wayland, two of the best young MkkJtevite'a Jordan Hartley, a state quakfior in the high jump a year ago, leapt his way to victory Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardki) runners in the stale. Armstrong won the 1600 by fighting off a strong finish by Winchester, who broke the school freshman record with a solid time of 5:22.4. The winning time was 5:20.8. In the 3200, Armstrong bad a little easier time, winning it with a time of 1134.1 while Winchester checked in at 12.05.1. Erica Pescbel won the shot put with a toss of 31-0 and Chaney Robinson took the 800 in 2:363. Middleville won three relays, with Jessika Reil, Raymond, Ashley VanderMeer and Robinson in the 800; Amanda Morgan, Kitzrow, Ashley Van Eck and Reil in the 400 and with the aforementioned quartet in the 1600. Lakewaod !■vtfotfooal Raufa On Saturday the Trojan ladies took the top spot at the Lakewood Invitational with 101 team points, besting Lakewood with 151, Perry 154. and Ionia 179. TK ladies won ten of the 14 events, led by Flaska. who woo the high jump at 4'10, the long jump at 14'95, the 100-meter hurdles in 17,02, and the 100-meter race in 13.6 sec­ onds. Gustafson woo both the 200- and 400meter races. She finished the 200 in 27.7 sec­ onds and the 400 in 1:03. Other individual winners from Middkviile v.ere .Taymond in the 300-hurdles at 52J7 4conds and Winchester in the 1600-meters at 5:38. The Trojans also won the 1600-meter relay. The host Lakewood ladies took two titles, Rylee O’Bryant took the discus with a lop throw of 112’6.5, and the Viking 800-meter relay team was victorious in 1:56.6. Lakewood's Kristin Chase was fourth in the pole vault, bet set a new school record with her height of 7*. The Lakewood Boys Track team came out victorious Saturday with a team total of 151 points, ahead of Perry 165, Ionia 172, Middleville 192, and Marat 212. "We're a young team, hot we have really shown consistent improvement aad I'm look­ ing for aome great things from my all my ath­ letes this year," said Lakewood boys' coach Josh Rose. The Lakewood boys continuously rased high places that did not contribute io their score. The Vikes took advantage of the great weather and continent scoring to edge out Ferry. Turning in excellent performances for the Vikes were Travis Willard (1st in the 110 hur­ dles, 6th in the 100,3rd in high jump. 4th in the 200), Casey Schrock (1st in the 800.2nd in the 1600, 2nd in the 4x800. 3rd in the 4x400), Opie Vtpood (1st in the shot put, 2nd in the diac), Jesae Schrock (3rd in the 1600, 3rd in the 800), Brad Stroner (5th in the 400, 3rd in the 200,4x800, aad 4x400), and Mark Denda (1st in long jump. Sth in high jump, and 7th in the 100). "I thought everyone performed well, but 1 thought two of our young athletes have stepped it up this year." said Lakewood coach Josh Rose. “Gabe O'Mara has improved in both the shot and disc almost every meet this year- G&efa ■i^jmm4vj)anl worker - you can ■eliiirMRlQ after every practice. As for aa 1& approach to sports goes, he does not warn to plateau in anything. Tun DeJoog is another guy who has vastly improved this year. These trvo guys seem to PR every meet and it’s fantastic to see." Despite the fourth place finish, the Trojan boys had quite a few firsts on the day. Hanky went 6'4 in the high jump, and Thpe woo the 100 and 200 meter races. TK also took first in the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay. Saxon boys and girls both win at Wyoming Park The Hastings foursome of Matt Aspinall. Matt Hoffman, Joel Maivillc, and Neil Moore learned up to finish 131 seconds ahead of the Wyoming Park team in the 1600-meter relay Tuesday night, and it pushed the Saxon boys team to its first win of the season. The Saxons trailed 64-68 heading into the final event, and the five points gave the team a 69-68 victory. MaiviUe had a huge night for the Saxons, he won the 100-meter dash in 11.77 seconds, the 200-meter dash in 23.95 seconds, and the 400-meter dash in 54.83 seconds. The members of that 1600-meter relay team helped carry the Saxons all afternoon long. Moore was the 800-meter champion in 2:10.79. Aspinall won the 300-meter hurdles in 4531 seconds. Hoffman was in a three way tie for first, along with teammate Mitchell Gahan for the pole vault title at 8’6. The Saxons earned six points in the event and Wyoming Park three. But it wasn’t only first place finishes that were important in such a close dual. Hoffman was second in the long jump at 16’10 and in the 400-meters behind MaiviUe in 56.97 seconds. Moore was second in the high jump at 5*6, and Aspinall was second in the 100-meter hurdles in 18.17 seconds. Hastings only other second place finish was by David Peterson in the 3200-meters with a time of 11:25.91. Rusty Burgdorf was third in 11:41.22. Third place went to the Saxons in eight events. The Saxons were led in the field events by Heath VanBelkum. who won both the shot and the discus. His best throw of the discus went 108’9, while his top shot put mark was at 37’63. The win puts the Saxons at 1-2 now in the O-K Gold. The Saxon boys didn’t fare as well against Middleville last Thursday. The Trojans won 105-32. The Trojans won every event except for the two throws and the 800-meter race. In the 800-meter race it was Moore win­ ning in 2:15:03 for the Saxons. VanBelkum swept the shot and discus, toss­ ing the shot 38* and the discus 113’1. Jordan Hartley had three victories for TK, winning the high jump at 6’2, the 110-meter hurdles in 15.87 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 45.62 seconds. He was second behind teammate Troy Rock in the long jump, where Rock took the title by half an inch at 18’6.5. Rock also won the 400-meter race in 52.24 seconds. In the 1600-meter relay. Rock was teamed up with Scott Brooks. Mark Mejeur, and Jack Janosc and the foursome finished first in 3:47.16. TK won all four relays. In the 400-meter relay it was Brooks, Fromm. Darrin Tape, and Kyle Ferris winning in 45.42 seconds. Tape. Rock. Brooks, and Kurt Bray won the 800meter relay in 1:37.72. The Trojans had their usual success in the sprints, with Tape winning the 100-meter and the 200-mcters, but TK also did well in the distance races against Hastings. Chris Harkness. Griffith. Jake DeVries, and Janose won the 3200-meter relay in 8:58.3 i. and Wisnewski was the 3200-meter run champion in 11:42.16 and the 1600 in 5:1133. The Trojan boys also won the pole vault with Derrick Richards reaching 10*. The Saxon girls also had a very successful track meet against Wyoming Park on Tuesday, winning 81-52. Even after finishing behind the Vikings Saturday at the Hastings relays Saxon girls’ coach Brian Teed said. “We knew on paper the meet would probably be a win for us, so we lacked a little intensity, and we are going to have to get that back for what will be a very close meet against Holland Christian.” Hastings freshman Amy Ingle ran a person­ al best in the 400-meter. finishing first in 1:06.35. while senior Erin Hemerling scored a personal best of 13:36.36 in the 3200-meter run. The Saxon 400- and 800-meter relay teams remained undefeated in conference races as Mandi Becktel. Megan Bollhouse. Amy Ingle, and Katie Lawrence teamed up to win the 800 in 1:56.23. and Becktel. Lawrence. Bolthouse, and Deanna Hill took the 400 in 55.19 seconds. ‘ The confidence and competitive nature of the girls continues to rise each meet.” Teed said. “1 am very pleased with our continued sixth with a time of 43039. Delton Kellogg's girls finished first in the 1600-meter relay as Kortni Matteson, Katie Smoczynski, Jordan Haines, and Shanna Tamminga raced to the finish in 4:22.36. The Panther girls* had a much better day, finishing fifth overall, and placing in six balanced attack.” The Saxons won all four relays, as Ingle grouped up with Natalie Pennington, Jamie VanBoven, and Mandy Keeler to take the 1600-meter relay in 4:3936. In the 3200meter relay Pennington. Keeler, VanBoven, and Hemerling woo in 12:06.81. Hastings won eleven events Tuesday, including Becktel in the pole vault at 7*. Pennington in the 1600-meter run at 6:05.6 and the 800 meters with a time of 2:43.12. Lawrence won the long jump with a dis­ tance of 13*103, while teammate Tasia Thompson took the high jump title at 4*8. The Hastings girls took victories in just three flights against the Trojans last Thursday. Trojan sophomore Jessica Flaska woo more events than the Saxons did. taking the high jump at 4’8, the 100-meter dash in 13:41. the 100-meter hurdles in 17:23, and the long jump title with a distance of 15’4. TK won 53.79 seconds. 92-45. Behind Flaska. Lhe Trojans swept the 100meter dash, with Amanda Morgan coming in second at 14.6. and Ashley VanEck in third at TK baseball shows its heart in a pair of wins over Hart 14.72. TK also swept the 400-meter where Kersta C stafson won in 1:05.76, ahead of team­ mates Bethany Kitzrow. and Ashley VanderMeer. Hastings* only win in the field events came in the discus where Sarah Walker threw 86’. in the remainder of the field events. TK’s Erica Peschel won the shot at 31’2 and Gustafson was the pole vault champ at 7’6. The Saxons won both the short relays. In the 400-meter relay Bolthouse. Becktel. Ingle, and Lawrence teamed up to win in 54.73 seconds. The same four teamed up to win the 800meter relay in 1:58.68 The Trojans won the 3200-meter reiay and the 1600-meter relay. For TK Gustafson also won the 200-meter dash in 1:05.76. Rebecca Winchester was also a multiple event winner for TK, taking the in the 3200meter in 13:02.29. and the 1600-meter run in 5:47.97. TK’s Chancy Robinson was the winner of the 800-meter race in 2:35. and Aubrey Raymond was the 300-meter hurdle champ in The Hastings Retays It was a tough day for the Hastings boys’ and girls* track teams at the 67th annual Hastings Relays. The Saxon boys didn’t place in a single event, while the girls earned sixth place in the 3200-meter relay and the 1600-meter relay to finish 15th overall. ”1 am very excited about the way the girls performed on Saturday.” said Saxon coach Brian Teed. “Four points and 15th place may not seem like a big deal, but for us it is very exciting. This is the first time in a couple of years that we have scored at the relays at all.” In the 3200, it was Erin Hemerling, Mandy Keeler, Natalie Pennington, and Jamie VanBoven sixth in 11:13.64. The Saxon 1600-meter relay team of Amy Ingle. Pennington. Keeler, and VanBoven was The Trojan varsity baseball team played too much baseball last week. After a week of vacation in Cocoa Beach, the Trojans returned to find five double head­ ers on their schedule in six days. “It was just ridiculous.” said Trojan coach Tom Enslen. “We lost a couple of close games because we couldn’t make the pitching deci­ sions we’d have liked to.” It took a couple outstanding pitching per­ formances for the Trojans to end the week with a pair of victories on Saturday against Hart. In game one. Reed Ebmeyer threw a com­ plete game as the Trojans topped the visiting Pirates 12-2. Then in game two the Trojans got another complete game, this time from Scott VanderWood in an 11-1 victory. TK had taken Friday off completely to rest their arms after a tough, long week, which saw the team drop a game to Lowell on Thursday, two to Creston on Wednesday, and two at Hamilton on Tuesday. Saving arms for late in the week hurt the events. Delton had two second place finishes, Jenna Wandell and Tamminga did it in the high jump relay, and the shuttle hurdle relay team of Alex Alaniz, Aliscia Leo, Katee Hogoboom, and Matteson finished in 1:11.82, just over seven tenths of a second behind the top team from Three Rivers. DK finished third in the 800-meter relay and the long jump relay and sixth overall in the 1600-meter relay and the pole vault relay. Trojans at Hamilton. TK led 6-2 in game one. but would eventually fall 12-6 when relief was unavailable. Chris Humphrey turned ir a strong performance on the mound in game two, but TK fell 8-6. The Trojans dropped game one 4-2 to Creston on Wednesday, then were mercied in game two and in their only contest at Lowell. Enslen has seen some bright spots so far however. Josh Eldridge, who’s made the move from short stop to center field has improved his on base percentage in the lead off spot and making things tough on oppo­ nents once he’s loose on the base paths. Justin Ogden is seeing time at third base, but the week in Florida al lowed him some time to develop his skills as the team’s back­ up catcher. The Trojans finally get to rest their arms this week. They play a double header against Grand Rapids Baptist on Friday afternoon, then will take part in the Barry County Invitational at Hastings an Saturday. �P«q» 12 - Thursday, April 22.2004 - The Heatings Benner Not much movement in Gold golf standings so far by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon vanity girts’ golf team is firmly in fifth place in the O-K Gold race halfway through the league season. While Caledonia and South Christian have been fighting it out for the top spot in the league standings, with the Scots winning two of the first three league jamborees, behind them the standings have remained the same with Middleville third, Wayland fourth. Hastings fifth, and Wyoming Park sixth. lhe Saxons' JH Jolay tapa a abort pult towards the cup on the M hole of Friday's O-K Gold Jamboree at Broadmoor Country Club In Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon Brooks Koons biaata * fairway snot on mo orgntn note at Broadmoor Country Club Friday during the O4< Gold Jamboree. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) Thai’s just bow things went al Ironwood on Tuesday afternoon. Hastings was led by Jill Jolley's 47 as the team finished with a 201 in fifth place. Freshman Erin Fluke was next for the Saxons with a 50. ahead of teammates Brittney Cinco and Amanda Hurless who both shot a 52. Caledonia won the jamboree with a team score of 168 followed by Sooth Christian 172. Middleville 177. Wayland 195, then Hastings, and Wyoming Park sixth with a 275. Middleville was led by Lindsey VandenBerg's 42, with Lindsey McKee and Allison Sager right behind her at 44. Caitlin Chamberlin turned in the Trojans' fourth best score, a 47. It was an improvement flor the Wyoming Park team, which broke 300 for the first time in a jamboree this season. Ironwood is the Vikings' home course. Playing on a home course has been a decent advantage ao far in the league season. Caledonia won the jamboree they boated Friday al Broadmoor Country Chib, and South Christian woo the league's opening jamboree last Wednesday at the Pines. The standings went the same way last Friday, with Cakrirmia taking the top spot with a 182, South Christian scored a 191. Middleville finished third with a learn score of 200. followed by Wayland 208. Hastings 210. and Wyoming Part 330. The Saxons were led by Jolley's 41, fol­ lowed by a 55 from Harless, and a pair of 57's from Brooke Koons and Flake. VandenBerg led the Trojans with a 46, McKee shot a 49. Sarah Wolf a 50, and Middleville’s Sager. Chamberlin, and Heather Hawkins each scored a 55. The Sailors had iron the jamboree Inst weonesoay u me nnes witn a ibj rouowea by Caledonia's 189, Middleville 204, Wayland 206, Hastings 209, sod Wyoming Part 300. The third place Trojans were led by VandenBerg's 45. McKee shot a 51, Wolf a 5Z end Hawkins a 56. Jolley led Hastings with a 45, Fluke had a nasungs Amanos nuneas gees sot io send a short chip towards the green Friday at the O-K Gold Jmnboree. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) 52. Hurless a 53. and Koons provided the fourth score with a 59. Outside the league, the Saxons topped Rockford's ‘B’ team on Monday sftereooa al Hastings Coney Club, 223 to 261. jouey >ea nawmpi witn a ao, rnuz scored a 53, Hurless a 61, and Koons a 63. The Sexmn lost e cioee match to Charlotte last Thursday, 223 to 227. Jolley’s 50 svas the low score for the day at Hastings Country Chib, but k wemt enough to keep up with the Orioles. Nikki Meredith abet a 55 for Hastings fol­ lowed by Ftakt'i 59 and Hariese' 63. The Saxona will be in action on Sattuday at the Jenison Invitsrinaal, then next Tuesday will boat Grand Rapids Otristiaa at Hastings Country CH). HHS or TK had to wait another day for first Gold win by Brett Bnmer Spent Editor It doesn't take much rain to make a tennis court fed like a hockey riak, endure slight, sprinkles that fell Tuesday afternoon in away from earning a victory whenTKcoach 3 and the Troyans' Darrell Smith defeated Larry Seger and Hastings coach Rich Pohja Hastings Paul Wanland 6-1,6-2 at fourth sindecided it was time fix the nbyers to come off gles. lhe«mt. ♦isi-Gv.’ ' VW'A’B?- Cta<l ““ ** in the fust doubles match fol TK, and The trvo matches weft sdiedulM tolre fm- Middleville earned the O-K Gold contest between the Trojan vanity boys’ tennis team ished Wednesday afternoon in Middleville. '-Jordan Snritix and Corey McClain seamed up Hastings picked up its two wins Tuesday to lake the fthd doubles match 6-3,6-2. and the Saxons to come to a hah. The Trojans led 4-2 in the mulch score, on the singles side where JJ Quick topped the Trojans' Corey Humphrey 6-2.6-3 at second The Saxons dropped their first league match of the season 5-3 last Ttenday at with the aeeond and third doubles matches still out on the court. Middleville's third doubles team of Jordan Smith and Corey McClain were one game singles, and Mark VanderVeen bested Andrew Meads at third singles 6-2.6-4. Middleville's Brad Bender topped Tom Girrbach to win the first singles match, 6-2,6- Wayland. A pair of three set matches slipped array mt the doubles side for the Saxons. The second doubles team of Jake EUiott and Aaron Fortier took their first set 6-4, but then fell in the nest two 6-0,7-5. At third doubles Brian Cottrell and Josh Johnson traded 7-5 wins with their Wayland opponents in the first two seta before felling 6- 2 in the third. Hastings one win on the doubles side Thursday came from the fourth doubles pair of Sieve Peurach and Eric Frith, who were 6­ 4. 7-6 (4) winners. ' On die singles side. Quick took his second singles match 6-4, 6-4, and Pad Wanland won at number three for Hastings 7-6 (5). 6­ 4. Abo bat week, on Tuesday, the Saxon boys’ fell to Hamilton in their season opener 7- 1. The lone win fix Hastings came from the third doubles team of Fortier aad EUiott, who were 6-1,6-3 winners. Last week ended with the Trojans winning at Grand Rapids West Catholic 5-3 on Friday Hastings Brian Cottrel watches from lhe back court as his fourth doubles teammate Eric Frith voleys a shot across the net Tuesday afternoon at Mkkfievfite. The fourth doubles match was one of two that had to be postponed due to rain Tuesday and were nnisnea on weonewMy aiwnoon. (rnoto oy txen tMemer) afternoon. Bender won for the Trojans at first singles 6-4, 6-2. At second tingles it was the fresh­ man Humphrey winning 6-3, 7-5, and ba Seger won st third singles 6-2,6-4. The Trojans picked up their other two vic­ tories on the doubles side with the team of Cister and Brice winning at first doub's 6-2, 6-2, and John Herring and Todd Stewart win­ ning at number two 6-2,6-Z It was a good turnaround for the Trojans after bemg beaten by the perennial state powas from Holland Christian in the O-K Gold opener Tlwndty aftefnoon &-O. Coart Seger said the beat match for the Trojans on the lake shore wm the 6-1,6-4 kna by Brice and Herring. playing together at first doubles. On Wednesday, the Trojans went to KelloggsviDe expecting a tight contest against a senior laden team and got exactly drat, but came away with a 6-2 victory. The Trojans won two of three three-set matches. Both Humphrey at second singles and Ian Seger at third font their fint set, came back to win the second, then trailed in the third set 5­ 4 before coming back to win it 7-5. Humphrey’s scores were 1-6. 6-4, 7-5, and Seger won 1-6,6-2.7-5. •That was a good effort by our team," said Coart Seger. "Kelloggsvilte bed eight seniors on their team. We were pretty pleased to come away with this match, especially the dose ones." The Trojans’ other singles players didn't have as tough a time scoring their victories. Bender won 6-Z 6-2 at number one, and Meads was a 6-1,6-4 winner st fourth singles. iK's other winners Wednesday were the third doubles team of Jordan Smith aad Corey McClain who trailed 5-1 in the opening set before coming back to win 7-5,6-0, and the fourth doubles team of Ryan McMahon and Mike Texter who won 6-1,6-1. The first doubles team of Herring and Brice took their opening set 6-1, but then couldn't done out their Rocket opponents falling in two two-set tiebreakers 74 (4), 7-6 (4). Saxon first singtoe player Tom Girrbach chases down a forehand in Na two-ant tone to TK’s Brad Bandar Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wayland Asphalt- UIG 200-7824655 Fax: 288-782-0785 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Ml 48348 Hastings second singles player JJ Quick fires a lorehand In Ns 6-2, 6-3 win at Middleville on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 22.2004 - Page 13 Second game doesn't go nearly as smoothly for DK Delton left fielder Nathan Farrell chas­ es doem a throw that got away from the infield In the first inning against Paw Paw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Delton varsity baseball team plays the third of three consecutive KVA games to open the season tonight at Galesburg. The Panthers are 1-1 after the first two games of the season. They suffered a tough 10-0 defeat to Paw Paw last Thursday. After an error free opener, which Delton won 10-0. the Panthers committed four errors in the first inning Thursday as Paw Paw opened up with three early runs. For the game. Delton committed ten errors as Paw Paw added two more runs in the second inning, three in the third, and two in :he fourth to put the mercy rule into affect. A Tyler Harris single and a Tyler Blacken double were the only two hits for Delton. Blacken didn’t have much help behind him as he worked from the mound in lhe first three innings. He gave up seven hits and two walks, while striking out five. Cory Bourdo finished off the last two innings for DK. allowing two hits and two walks. After Thursday’s tilt with the Rams, the Panthers will be a part of the Hastings Invitational on Saturday along witf^the host Saxons. Middleville, and Lakewood, and then will host Pennfield in KVA action next Tuesday. LEGAL NOTICE MG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANYMFORMATKM 0BTAMEDW8X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE mortgage made by Richard Gary Senior and Oubre S. Suntor, hueband and trite, to Wndyk Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16.1999 and recorded January 3. 2000 in Uber 1039754, Trost Company of CaBomia. NX as Cuotodtan or MORTGAGE SALE - Deteu# has been made in toe condteona of a mortgage made by RODNEY SCOTT PEGGS AND WIFE LAURIE JEAN BIGGS, AKA RODNEY BEGGS AND WIFE LAURIE BEGGS, to NBDBANK. Mortgagee, dated September 30, 1998. and recorded on Novambar 15,1986. In Uber 678, on page 354 Barry County Records, MtoNgan, and aaaignad by aatd mort­ gagee to CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVK3NG ANO SECURITIZATION LLC. by an aaalgnmanl MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM W1X M USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte etee may be 28,2004, aa Instrument No. 1124182 Barry County and recorded on March 17,2000 in Uber 1042197. Pagel, Barry County Records. There la cHmod to Instrument 1078819. In Barry county records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage toots to ctetensd to bo Fourteen Thouaand Sfa Hundred RRy-FOur and 04/100 Dolare (8114,654.04) indudtog totereet al fteo Thouaand Ono Hundred Ton And 347100 Dolare (8102.110^4). Mduteng Internet al 8J5% sided, noioo la hereby gtean Riol otod nKrtgre* notoo la hereby given tool foe mortgage wB bo tore- May13,2004 DLEVILLE, Barry County. MtoNgan and are LOT 13. THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14, AND THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 14, EAST CORNS! OF THE SOUTH 1« OF LOT 14, THENCE WEST 4 ROOS TOTX1MMTLME OF LOT 14, THENCE SOUTH 2 ROOS, THENCE EAST 4 ROOS TO THE PLACE OF BEG8MMG, ALL ON BLOCK 48. OF THE ULLAGE OF MD> DLEVUE, AOCORDM TO THE RECORDED toe Souto 1/2 of Lol 22 of toe Ptat OOfdhg to too recorded pM thereof Of Rte PLATS ON PAGE 27. 8 montoe from too Dated: April 8,2004 CRBX* BASED ASSET 8ERVICMG AND SECURfflZATlONLLC Dated: April 22.2004 • ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Dated: rert 8,2004 Troatee, AaAoaigMO P.O. Ette 6041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248)467-1000 Rte No. 209.1119 FCC24A589.1301 Trot 8 TML RC. 401 Souto Old Woodward Avenue (248)540-7701 (*») (4/8X4/29) ^HARTER TOWNSHIP OFRUTLAHD U: a riv OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION f TO: THE RESOEN18 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTBT TOWN9HP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANOAftY OTHER NTERESTED PERSONS: PLEAM TAKE NOTICE Bat too Mtowing to a aumnwy of w Ordtoanoa, being Ordtoanoo No. 2004-101, which woe adopted by too TbwnoNp Board of RuEond Charter Township al a regular mooing hold April 14,2984. t Delton pitcher Tyler Blacken works through a tough first inning against Paw Paw on Wednesday afternoon at Delton in the Panthers' second Kalamazoo Valley Association contest of the noason (Photo by Brett Bremer) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals wil conduct a puMc hearing on April 29. 2004, commencing at 730 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. zwi nwan hobo, nasungs, Mtcmgan. lb act upon the blowing requests: 1. CcnaMarafion of the applcafton ot Robert Doming for a variance on property located al 2489 ' West State Road to bold a pole balding which would bo ctoear to property line than zoning aatI bwcus alow. Mr. Doming is also requesting a variance to alow him to erect a sign ctooor to i property InoJhen jotbecks alow. According to Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, Section 104.1800. Property described aa: Rutland Township Beginning at the intersection of foe contertre of West Stale Rood end the North and South 1/4 line of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, said point lying South 00 dog 06*20" East 433.26 feet from the North 1/4 pout of said Section 11, toonooSoufo 50 dog 33*20" East 234.86 toot Mong the centoritoe of Wool Stale, thonco South 39 dog 26*40" West 64.86 toot, thence South 1 doo 00*26" West 179.89 toot, thonco North 88 dog 56*34" West 136.33 toot to foe North and Suuth 1/4 line of Sodton 11. toonco North 00 dog 06*20” West 376.77 test to the piece al turghwitog, Roland Township carry county. Mic»»gan. excepting mere irom a mangw o* tann oeooea to nasangs A/rpon as recorded in Uber 424 of Dea r, on page 23 2. Conokterafan of the appiicabon of Actions Signs/Tractor Supply Company for a variance on property iocend at 400 S. M-37 Hwy. to erect a larger wal sign than permitted and also \ requoasng one aaomonw ireestanoing sign as pormnoo, per uecnon lue^uro or mo riunana unaner lowrwap urotnance iso. ajuc-v/. signs, rmepony oeecnoeo as oegmnmg reer East and 581.4 toot North of the Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 Section 14, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, in the center of Stale Hfohwey M-37. thence South 561.4 toot to the center of State Highway M-43; thonco West atong too center of said M-43 296.5 feet; thence North 857.3 toot; thence East 219.8 toot to the cantor of State Highway M-37; thence Southeasterly 123.4 toot along the center of said M-37 to too point of beginning, except the East 20 feet thereof, also except the North 90.00 feet tooroof. Interested persons, desiring to present took views upon the above request, either verbally or in ■riBng, wB bo given too opportunity to bo hoard al too above tone and place. The Opplcalton tor toe above request is avaMbto tor inspection at too Rutland Charter Township HM during reguter business hours. FLEAM TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Tborehip Cleric, too Township wB provids necessary, reasonable auHtery aids and services al toe pubic hearing to mdenduate with disabilities Irdtviduals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact too Township Clerk at toe address or totephone number listed botow Aa interested persons are invited to be present at toe aforesaid time and piece to take part in the dtocuooion on toe above-proposed amendments. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT 2481 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml MOM (2N)MHtM ooosren too Tbswiehip Board may adocote aoooeoabte coots among and bataroan reRMinafote parttoe. D. R toe TbwnoNp Bawd ddtonntaaa nottoaoooaa al or part of too aoooeoabte coote agatool a reaponofote party, ouch doterrrinolton ohM nol to any «w M or eMngulah too BMIy or too reaponofote party to otoor partes. THE CHARTIRTOWMraP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MQHMAN In order to aeoure economic vtoUBy of Rtftend Charter TbwrwNp Ire protection aonriooa pravidod by toe BXR.CXH. Rural Rro Aaooctodon, and to protect too Tbwrwhlp end Ito donbuMng onMae from otdrsordkaay esponoee reouBng from too uMatetan of Fira Department reoourooe by nonreokteete, or in reaponoo to Bsgai or untesrikri acdWtoe ariNn toe TbsnahB B reaponeo to cer­ tain pubic ataoiy or Ire oreatgwioy irswtetas, toil Ordbastoo autoorteM toe impooteon of chorgoa to reotnrer too actual oooto incurred by too Rre Department in reopondtog to ouch incktente. Thto Ordtoanoo ahe8 bo knosm aa too PuMc Satety Emergency Reaponeo Coat Recovery Ordtoanoo. The folowing are dalnad tonne of too Ordtoanoo: (1) *Aoooooebte Costa* moon toooo oooto for too oarviooo Incurred by too Rro Department to connoctton write a reaponoo to a puMc steely or Ire emergency toddonL (2) *Domb Thretes" (3) -Emergency Aaoiotance* (4) "Excoaoivo Requests for Emergency AsaWanco* (5) "Fates Alarm* (6) -BagteRre(7) "Motor WNcte’ (O) ruosc ttarety or mto emergency nooenr msans (a) Exooooivs requoote for emergency aoetotenoa. (b) A fates alarm. (c) An Bogel ire. (d) AbombforeoL (e) A teroot of harm to onoaol or others. (!) A utBty Ina faflure. (g) An applcablo alroctaro demoteion (9) "Rooponofote Party" meono any indMduaL Arm, corporation, asaoctalton, partnership, commercial erMy, consortium, jcM venture, government entky or any other legal arMy which doea not own property in foe TowneNp, or indMduate who are nonreoidonte of tea TowneNp, raopenafote lor a pubic aatety or Ire emergency tocktenL Rrrcnafote Parly ahol ateo include owners ot property in tea Tm.nehip and TowneNp reoktents who are reaponofote tor an wegai or untewAri actWty reouBng in a pubic satety or fire emer­ gency incidenL (10) "Apploabte Structure DomoBton* (11) "Threats of Harm to Onaotel or Others* (12) "UuRy Uno Ftfure* IfCTinNl-GDiT MCQYHIYAilTMQimnQN ARP MIDGEDURE A The TowneNp may recover al aaoaaoabte coats in connec­ tion wRh a pubic satety or Ire emergency incident tram any or al responsfote parties. B. The Rre Chief or hiofoor cteeigneo shal determine too total amaaabte coats and make a reoommondaUon to foe TbwnoNp Board, which ahol determine whether to assess eny < or port of ouch coote agoinal any of the responsible perttea. C. After constoeration of the tactors in B immediately above. Any reaponofote party who reooteoa aa bwutoo tor aaeeatehte COM, M hM ■> OMOrtun*, io MMt aHt Rm <3M or MMwr dorignoo to Mqutol • mndtooton ot ooooooawo °o*to Tho Moponotolo port, oho® w^poM to vrtkip oud* inoMtopaVOn tour* toon (I4)otoondar rtoja ot too <M» at too Owotao aMotono too oooMoMao eaolo. V Mtor mootoig too no CM ar Hotoor OrRpm too iQRoorttolo port, lo not oaMtod. ho or oho mo, roMMO* opporuto, to oppoor bokno too IborohV Boom to krtoor loquool a modBctoton ot ooooaooMo oooto. A rMponMo port, oho Mkoo to oppoor Worn too MnoNp BoMd moot toot moot aM> too Rm CM or Notoor itotognoi oo praMod obow and oM too • oibton raquool to appoor tHlOM too 'tamNp Board Mto too TonmoNp CM «Mi tourtoon (14) ootandv dopo <* too rtoto at too mooPng Mto too Hm CM or IMwr <Mgnoo. In eddtoon to too ronwd, M forth In Socdon 4 oboM. too Townohto MP bo ontotod to purouo on, atom iwnody or ma, Inodtoto an, nppraprltoc oedon or proooodtog In o court ot oompotont JurtadtoPon M pomttod by torr to ooPoct oonMoObto oooto tram a raopatototo port,. ornmnw 7-MOiTt'nnMnri loaorrv Thorocoymy of OMMMbto oooto pureuonthorato doo, not Imp foe KabBty of a reaponofote party under appOrftae focal, alate or iodorat tew. SECTION 8 - 8FVFRAB8 ITY Should any proviaton or port of thia arttete be doctored by a court of competent juriadtalion to be kwald or unontoroeabte. the same ahal not afloct foe vafofty or ontorcwMBy of any otter pro­ vision. «mCM8-ftEPtALQFC<WlJCTMQQflMNANrF1l Al Ordhancos or potto of Ordtoances In oonMct herewith are hereby repeoted. teCnOK IB • gfECTlYEDATE Tltia Ordinance ahal take effect and be in force thirty (30) days alter adoption and puMcalon foereof. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tea Mi text of this Ordtoanoo may ba obtained to too Office of tee TowneNp Cteric at foe address sot forth below. RoMn McKanna, Cteric RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHN> 24B1 Hoolh Rood Totopbooo: 2WB4B-Z1M 0M114H �Pap 14 - nwreday. Aprt 22.2004 - The Htakvs Banrw Saxon ladies kick past ‘Cats The lady Saxoo vanity Kccerlom defeat­ ed the Wildcat! of Wayland 5-1 in the OK Gold conference opener on Monday. Sophomore Kristi Tblgor put fee Saxons on the board first only 1:43 into the game with a rocket shot that caught the Wayland keeper Bleeping. She edded oik more goal and an assist during the game. Thia wee the first game there girls played a full game with no meatal lapsea," said Saxon coach Sarah Dessico. “We played strong aad physical to dominate the middle of the field which led to great ball distribution." Freshmen Dena Shilling convened on a well played ball from Rene Winegar. Sophomore Kati Dakin capitalized on a dropped ball by the goalkeeper to score. Dakin finished with a goal and an assist on the night. Rounding out the rearing for the Lady Saxons was junior Betsy Acker with a 30yard kick perfectly placed into the far corner of the net where the Wayland keeper had no chance of making the save. Senior Margo Cooklin also had one assist on the game from a defensive dear to the far side of the field. “The defense played as a unit which led to the Wildcats only have a few dangerous opportunities to score on," Derrico said. “This is what we have been working on, strong play aad distribution out of the midfield and the defense playing as one unit” The Saxons face their next league opponent on Friday when they visit Middleville, game time is 6:45 p.m. Saxon goalkeeper Angela Norris, left, heads to her M In an attempt to block a Red Arrow shot on Friday afternoon white The Saxona Thereea Constantine (2) and Katoey Howell (0) race back on defense. (Photo by Perry Hardto) Overall the Saxons are 2-3. hopefully head­ ed to Middleville on a high note after last night’s game against Olivet A pair of other noo-lcague games in the last week went opposite directions for the Saxons. They defeated Maple VUley last Wednesday 8-0, but fell to Lowell on Friday night 90. At Maple Wiley Wednesday, the Saxon midfield's led the teem lo its first vicsoty of the season. Winegar led the Saxons with three goals, senior midfielder Jami Shilling had two goals aad two assists, Dakin scored two goals, and lUgcrhadagoal. With assists far the Saxona Ashley Lowe and Dana Shilling with two each sad junior defender Theresa Conatantine and juniar mid­ fielder Krerina Jacobs each also added am. Earning fee atanoot far Hastings was scalar goalkeeper Angie Norris. Next Monday the Saxons will visit Wyoming Park, and then visit Holland Christian on Wednesday. Hastings baseball team hits its first bump in the road HMDnQS junior irwTMa uonvanone Saxon sophomore Krtatl Tbiger works to get around a Rod Arrow defender in Friday afternoon's contoat In Haatinga. (Photo by Pony Hardto) URK- WIV I 1ST INC, — dribbles the bad up Md al atone against Lowed on Friday. (Photo by Pony Hardto) OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY ? J PM The Saxon varsity baseball team suffered its first defeat of lhe season on Monday evening, falling to the Rockets from KeOoggsviDe 10-7. It brought an end to the 6-0 streak the Saxons had to begin the season. The last tiro wins of that streak came last Ttanduy in Hastings against ManbalL lluriingi returned to the field for the first time after spring break with a double header sweep, winning both games 4-3. In game one, Scott Lanes turned in anoth­ er dominating performance from the mound, pitching a complete grme and striking out 12 while aDowiag just five hits. He struck out taro hitters in five of the seven innings. At the plate, the Saxon hitsen picked up seven bits, led by Justin Pratt who tot a solo home run io deep center fteld and also added a single for the game. The Saxons went into the home half of fee famfe tearing down 3-0, tat look advan­ tage of several scoring opportunities to rally far fore nms and take the lead for good. Andy Kelly began the rally with a lead-off wHk, Mike Garrett wouM then tench safety on a Marshall error. Luke Otoiririd foBowed wife a sacrifice bunt attempt aad reacted satey when fee Marshall pitcher bobbled fee ban. Kevin Davis would then wak to push actoM the first run. Adam Case caane up wife a pinch hit single to ikive in another score. A walk to Caleb Cree farced in anofeer ran. then after a fielder's choice, Larues his a sac­ rifice fly to acme fee gn ahrari ran far fee SlJUMS. The Saxona win look to get back to there winning ways on Saturday when they free Unity Christian on Friday night, fees win play boat to DeEtna, MiddteviDe, Md nfrirr /___ /VflV / IS TING NEW LIS tint; and al sfedaras. Data data, too |Wd tea* 2002 garage uttroamta and pooar. Stadto doubts lot. InpascM ptawto Mused....... . ............. ...JMUM Adam Care also had two Hm, a single and an RBI triple feat kept the Saxona ont in from. Ryan Data, Andy Kelly, and Andy Griggs also picked up hha for the Saxons. The Saxons took a 2-0 lead in fee second taniag, fees after a MretaaO score in fee top of fee fend added anofeer ore in fee bottom half of fee inaiag. Hearings also scored a ran fat fee bottom of fee fifth, after fee Red aad Black had inched doser wife a ran in fee top half. Marshall then added one more ran in fee top of the sixth before Larsen abut the door cotnplddy. After two ram had scored in the top of the fend intent. and Mwshall had btrik a 34) lead, Pratt found himself on fee mound wife fee banes still loaded and aobody out Apop up, a strike out, and a ground out got fee Saxona on of the jam. Pratt went on to strike out ten, while altow­ iag just four hits in fee night cap. He retired fee teat 12 Munhall baiters in order aarfttag out hdf of them. ' Hastings Mayor Bob May presents ptoa of appredttlton and encourages pitchers TJ Beam and Brandon Hantaan to come back to via*. LaKewooa * ne nMOoga lavnaDooai. rtexi week fee Saxorebegta O-K Gtrid play wife a gene against Wayland on Monday and one agnbut Middtevflte Wednesday. Hastings Kiwams Club meets NEW LISTING W-l I tohssts • 1543 aq.k Three bsdoom ranch SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING fl REM ESTATE ■etaato-lyafreltaatatagrelorwaig to desma, Ms la he tame tor you. Cionlilil) rodaed end neto aa a pin. We cato ranch uo surprise you. Mh too tednona and one torn, an ipdtoad todtan, U toaaaunt. and al appianeea, not to manlion ha money oaring pita store and sate bartoton. Theta bttadnneuddhg not, atodtrea, seanriaaa prion, aater haassr, and team sdh cornet ok Pared drtsaarey and tee aM aaaotod garage, pba a 24a40 pots torn ariluxuela, seta, tool otabir .Mena toreriUy totacapad IStA acres ata tae- CHANGE Cflll TRADEMARK TODAY FOR a CONEIDENTIAl CONSULTATION 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 200-945-0624 www.trademarkrealty.com 306 S. Broadway (M-37) • Haatinga The members of the Hosnis KFwanis Club had their annuel dose of baeebal fun al the April 14 morning. Battle Creek Yankees pitchers TJ Beam (1-2) and Brandon Hamsen (2-0) talked about their experiences and education. (Photos by Patricia Johns) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 2004 - Page 15 Hastings High School, Middle School honor roll Saxon softball team is on a two game winning streak Hastings High School (Third marking period ending March 19) r»—t- aosMon High honors (330-4.20 grade point aver­ age) — •Amanda Becktel. Erin Bernard. •Maria Biel. Michael Bouchard. •Drew Bowman. •Jonathan Britten. Elicia Burbank. •Heather Carroll. • Adam Case. Cshtb Case. Sara Clark. ‘Sarah Clevenger, ’Jim Coenen, ’Margo Cooklin. •Erin Dahn. Rebecca Davis. •Brian Doozen. Danielle Drum. Nicole Edwards, Jessica Falconer. Chad Ferguson. Ryan Ferguson. •Mark Ferrall. •Whitney Garrison. Liu Gerber. Thomas Girrbach, Audrey Greer. Jason Griffin. ‘Erin Hemerling. Daniel Hodges, •Matthew Hoffman. •Jonathan Hollister. ’Katie Hotchkiss, ’Alyssa Howe. •Erika Hubka, •Lindsey Hussey. Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley. *Collin Kaiser, Brenda King. ’Nicole King, Matthew Lipstraw. •Jeremy Lockwood. Emma Lundgren. •Stacey Marlette. Joseph Matthews, Ashley Miller. •Andrea Murphy. Angela Norris, •Nickolas O'Heran, Brien Olmstead, Casey IVnnr packer. Pamela Peterson, Ryan Prater, Justin Pratt. ‘Alexxis Price. Jennifer Quads. •Sarah Reaser, •Shanon Reil. •Katherine Selvig. •Samantha Sleevi, Morgan Steward. •Christopher Thylor, •Nicholas Thompson. •Patrick Wilde. Elizabeth Wilkins. •Benjamin Williams. Rachel Wolfe, Leah Wood and Deeanne Wright Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins. Victoria Andrews. Heidi Arnett, Matthew Aspinall, Ashley Beirut. Casey Bohhouse. Ashley Bunge. Nicole' Campbell. Ashley Can. Julie Cole. Andrew Cotant, Jonathon Daugherty, Lyndsay Dunn. Justin Forman, Michael Fox. Heather Heinrich. Joseph Ingallina, Amber Jewett-Case. Stephanie Kelly, Kyle Makley. Shoko Matsuyama, Stephanie McNally. Lindsay Mead, Scott Minnich, Jessica Nichols. Ashlee Riaor, Eric Schiedel. Jami Shilling. Alisha -Thompson, Matthew Titmus. Alice Trout, Jacob Tuthill, Tyler Tuthill. Keri Wills and Sage Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Kristen Beckwith. Hiraheth Bowers. Brittney Cinco. Amy Demood. Chalet Fosgate, Mark French. Angela Jones, Stephanie Mallison. Megan McGandy, Stephanie Mills, Brittany Mitchell. Nathan Munro, Justin Roll. Amanda Rose, Colt Stovall, Ashley VanNocker and Jennifer Wanland. Junion High Honors (3.50-4.50) - Elizabeth Acker, Jeffrey Allen. Zachary Allen, Kayla Bcduhn, Tia Blood, Megan Bolthouse. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon. Ashley Chase. Theresa Constantine. Robert D’Agostino, Kurtis Daniels, •Cody Depew. Ryan Dykhouse, •Catherine Fish. Aaron Fortier, Tiffany Fox. •Sarah Frantz, Timothy Frey. Ashley Gielarowski. Bethany Gieseler. Tiffany Hause, Tyler Heath. Danielle Hodges, Dan Hoffman, Jason Hudson, Amanda Hurless, •Katrina Jacobs, Jena Johnson, Brent Kelley. ’John Kinney. ’Curtis Krallman. Jacqueline Krouse. Elizabeth Kruko, •Amber Lepard, •David Lewis. Ashley Lowe, Deric Lustey. Amber Main, •Joshua Maurer. Robert Mekkes, Neil Moore. Adam Nini, Natoshia Olin. Amber Peck. Bradley Pelkey, Christy Pohja. ‘Kristin Pufpaff. Katie Ray. Taylor Raymood. Kathlyn Rounds. Brandon Schwartz. Kristine Scott. Luke Selby. Katie Slocum. Jennifer Stout, Halie Terrel. Luke Toasava, •Graham Tuinstra, Megan Ulrich. Caitlin Vreugde. •Courtney Wakley. Brent Wallace. Paul Wanland. ’Joshua Wescott and Melissa Wymer. Honors (3. 10-3.49) - Daniel Anger. Wyatt Benton, Andrew Blank. Jaymee Campbell. Allison Cooney. Brian Cottrell, Kevin Dickinson. Ashley Downing. Jaimeson Fisher, Chad Girrbach. Alexandra Greenfield. Andrew Griggs. Cherie Hoaglin, Stephen Hollister. Ashley Ingle. Jordan Kimble. Krystle Kosher. Anna Lawrence. Kathryn Lawrence. Stephanie London. Thomas Miller, Michael Newsted, Hailey Norton. Shannon Poll. Danielle Plough. Savannah Ramsey. Charity Schantz. Amanda Sekrecki. Jennifer Shoebridge. Bridgetie Stahlhood. Lacey Standler, Stacy Tyrrell. Sarah Uptgraft Steven Wilson and Christopher Yarger. Honorable Mendon (3.00-3.09) - Gad Burns, Jolene Cheeseman. Nicole Cichanski. Andrew Conklin, John Coolidge. Megan Davis. Aaron Endsley. Chad Henry, Kelsey Howell. Christopher Katje. Amanda Keeler. Daniel Koutz. Kyle Lustey. Nicole Noviskey. Evelyn Roscoe. Paula Taylor. Andrew Vincent. Sarah Walker and Kayla Wills. High Honors (3.50-4.00) - Kaylyn Armstrong, ’Lauren Azevedo. ‘Alexis Baker. Jacob Barty. Regina Bouchard. Allison Bryans. Russell Burgdorf. Camerin Clinton. Joshua Colella. ’Scott. Coleman. Nicole Cordray. Brittany Cotant. Barbara Crawford, Kati Dakin. Daniel Dimond. Shannon Dudley, lexica Greenfield. ‘Emily Haney. Katherine Hanson. Leah Harris. Tascha Hinckley. Amber Hoffman. Austin Hurless. ‘Nicole Jager. Jennifer Johnston. Jodi Jolley. Devin Jordan. Derrek Kun. Jennifer Madsen. ‘Renee Marr, Alex McMillan. Amanda McQuetn. Bradley Mead, ‘Jessica Mikolajczyk. Max Myers. Kara Newman. Chelsie Passmore. Stephen Peurach. Brooklyn Pierce. Krystal Pond, Kyle Quads. •Jeffery Quick. Hillary Ranguette. •Erika Schroeder. Lee Selby. •Elizabeth Shafer. Craig Sherwood. Emilie Shumway. Chelsea Standler. Julia Thomas. Tasia Thompson. •Kristina Tolger. Monica Treadwell. Rebecca Trevino. Krystal Wait. Lora Winegar and Rene Winegar. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Benjamin Barry. Danielle Brower, Marion Christensen. Jolene Daniels. Megan Depew. Miranda Endsley, Zachary Fay. Krista Fenstemaker. Kelly Ford, Chantel Gerber. Heather Gladding. Bradley Hayes. Nathaniel Hodges. Travis Kirby, Brooke Koons. Brian McKeough. Michael McPhillip, Nicole Meredith. Steven Miller. Ashley Morgan, Leah Overwrite. Viola Payne. Natalie Pennington. Lindsey Selby. Kenneth Shellington, Cassondra Shepler. Shelby Sleevi, Joshua Smith. Rachel Smith. Katherine Trahan. Jessica VanBuren. Kimberly Vannocker. Marissa VanWingen and Brittany Wescott. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Shanna Burgett, Chelsea Cotant. David Gallagher, Mariana Garza. Deanna Hill. Adam Johnson. Jessica McLaughlin. Joseph Mix. Michael Morehouse. Joshua Newell. Jessica Roper. Daniel Secord, Jacquelyn Siska. Mallori Spoelstra, Travis Taylor. Chase Todd and Benjamin Zaccanelli. High Honors (3.50-4.00) — •Kayla Angeletti. •Jason Bies. William Blood. Katie Borner, •Margaret Buehl. Justin Carroll. Tkylor Casarez, Alyssa Case, Hannah Case, •Beth Christiansen, Zachary Connor, ’Jason Cook. ’Kayleigh Delcorto. •Kristina Dobbin, Carrie Eagle, Tiffany Edwards. ’Jesse Ellwood. Kristen Falconer. Erin Huke. Cory Gardner. Ashley Hartman, Bradley Horton. •Rachel Her. ’Amy Ingle. •Lindsay Kam, Natalie Knorp. Shartdi Kosbar. Lacy I ancaster, Carman Laskey. Nikole Meade, Alexandria Neil. ’Jacqualynn Northrop. Jessica Pattok, Kimberly Pyle. Isaak Ramsey. Brandon Roberts. Dana Shilling. Addison Singleterry. Bryan Skedgell. Dakota Storey, Anna Symonds, Molly Wallace, Raymond Westfall. Scott White and Katlyn Wilson. Honors (3.10-3.49) - Seth Beduhn. Jennifer Bishop, Hannah Buckles, Stephen Case, Nathan Cogger. David Cole, Ashley Devries, Brandy Dryer. Jonathan Garrett. Tiffany Gleason. Lauren Hartman. Gregg Hasman, Rebecca Hill. Erich Iberie, Jacob Johnson. Amy Kidder, Sarah Lynch. Kaitlin Mason. Amanda Mueller, Sy Overmyer. Sierra Rathbun. Justine Robbins, Kayla Washbum and lan Watson. Seventh grade High Honora: (33-4.0) — Kacy Anderson. Ethan Angus. ‘Sara Archambeau. ‘Dustin Bateson. ‘Jason Baum. Ashley Benton. Charity Bouchard. ‘Sarah Brandt, Rosemary Brasher. Trent Brisboe. ‘Barbara Buehler. ‘Carmen Burlingame, ‘Bryan Campbell, ‘Robert Cathcart. Corey Champlin, ’Rachel Clevenger. Matthew Cooley. Branden Courtney. Alexis Craven. •Kendal Darting, •Charles Davis. •Alexandria deGoa. Kayla DesVoignes. •Leanne Dinges, •Katherine Dobbin, Emily Doherty. Chris Floyd, Katy Fluke. Heather Foote. ‘Nicole Frantz, Corey Gilbert, L'Oreal Gironda. Taylor Gould, Amber Greer, Taylor Hammond. ’Bradley Hayden, ’Marie Hoffman, Kacy Hooten, ’Alisha Howell. Chelsie Hughes, Timothy Huisman. •Vincent Hynes, ’Bianca Iberie, Bradley Keeler, ’Kaitlynn Kensington, Canon King. •Chelsea LaJoye. Ashley Lancaster. •Courtney Larsen. ’Brenna Leedy, ’Matthew Lewis, Timothy Lewis, ’Ashley Lietzau. Zacbery Lloyd. Autumn MalmquistHubert, ’Justin McComb, ’Rachael McFarland, Alexis McGrandy, ’Dylan McKay. ’Kazzi Mikolajczyk, ’Adam Miller. •Morgan Miller, Michelle Mills. •Emily Moore. Tess Nugent,- Julie Pmnrparkrr. Ashliegh Penny, •Jennifer Phillips, ’Small Phillips. Megan Power, Katie Romanak, •Steven Safie, 'Kathryn Sanden, 'Dane Schils, •Preston Schwartz, Kaitlyn Sender, ‘Kyiergh Sheldon, 'Amber Shepler. Adam Skedgell, •Molly Smith. Timothy Stillson. Ambrie Storey, Lee Swartz. Tiffany Thaaos. •Alyssa Thornton, Matthew Watson, Adam Wiker. Shaky Winans. Stephanie Wymer. Rachael Zalewski and •Amy Zwitrmkowtki. Honora: (?.1~3 49) - Kaylee Alexander. Keith Anderton, Jyssica Bisect, Christopher Case. Josey Curcio. Autumn Delacruz, Megan Delcotto, Christopher Devries, Allison Eaton. Danielle Firings Suzanne GiUihan, Nathan Hinkle, Danielle Hobbs, Adam Hodges. Megan Hunt Tyler Kahniak. Autumn Keeler, Latty Lake, Johsua Lemon, Anna McNally. Steven Nesbitt. Erin Pettengill. Justin Pntcba, Gabriel Purchase, Holly Ray, Christina Service, Bryce Spurgeon. Rachel Stephens and Brittany VanSyckle Honorable Mention: (3.0-3.09) — SsmsntiM Bcxnbcud Mitchell Bcfdco* Heidi Buskirk. Sarah Byram, Emily Ellwood, Audrey Falconer, Sarah Kidder. Nicholas Lancaster, Samantha McPhail, Alexis Mennell, Koortney Meredith,: Paul Neal. Jared Pleshe, Kris Rureebeck, Ashton Score. Romanak, Alexandria Rugg, Lindsay Sours, Jessen SleiLKaylxe Thornes. Jamie Wait and Daven Winans. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) - Cotton Bates, Michael Bekker, Amanda Clark. Kelly Cuncannan, Tasha Dull. Ashley Harting. Lame Hughes. Bradan King. Tyler Lancaster. Jacob Lumbert. Jordan Prucha, Danielle Schwartz. Nicole Sutton. Erika Swartz. Derek Thurman and James VerWys. Hastings Middle School Sixth grade High Honora: (3.5-4.0) — Jenaleigh Bailey. Blake Baitd. Hayley Bishop. •Zachary Bolthouse. Brandon Bower. Clinton Brill. Jayson Brooks. Amanda Buehler, Michelle Campbell. Matthew Cathcart, •Gretchen Christensen. Angela Christiansen, Chase Coughlin. Jessica Czinder, Troy Dailey. Alexis Dakin. Allison Danis, Garret Darling. ‘Amy Dean, ‘Maeve Dwyer. Robert Endsley. Austin Endsley, Nathan Ford, Sarah Frame. Nicole Gardner. Patrick Garrett, Jonathon Gieseler. Dustin Glaser, Brandy Gorodenski. •Katelyn Graybill. ’Paul Guenther, •Timothy Hanlon, Nicholas Haakamp. Jason Heinrich, ’Kelsi Herrington. Brittany Hickey. •Jessica Howell, Luke Howell, Marissa Humbers. 'Kayla Huver, Zachary Jarman, Trent Kauffman, Kaylee Kidder. Ashley Knight. ’Dena Letot ‘Kyle Letot. •Pattrick. Loew. 'Heather McCoy. Jacob Meaecar. ’Karissa Milleson. •Andrew Moore, James Moray. John Nichols, Seth Parker. •Zachary Passmore, Eric Pettengill. •Emily Phillips. •Katherine Ponsetto, •Krystal Pratt. Paige Pumford. Alicia Robbins, Darin Rugg. Evan Shade. Hannah Shumway. •Daniel Soghomonian. ‘Amanda Stenzelbarton. Gabriel Sutherland. Courtney Thomason. Wendy Todd. Amelia Travis, Nicholas Wallace. ‘Marshall Warren. Jetty Willavize. Lindsey Williams and Abigail Worm Honora: (3.1-3.49) — Lauren Anderson. Morgan Burger. Nicholas Burgett. Chelsea Burke, Alicia Bush. Katelyn Campbell. Chris Campbell. Benjamin Cappon. Joshua Dunkelberger. Emily Dunnigan. Britney Goodenough, Kyle Griffith. Kaylee Harris, Logan Hays. Ashley Higgins, Lucas Hubbell, Brian Hughes. Chelsea leonard, Cassi Lydy, Helen Macqueen. Riley McLean. Patrick Mead. Lindsey Meinke, Tyler Nelson. Gage Pederson. Samantha Purdum. Ashley Purdun. Jerred Rambin. William Rountree. George Shannon. Nicholas Shuster. Darrell Slaughter. Jacob Stockham. Kathleen Thomas. Alexandra Wendorf. Samantha White. Holly Wilkins. Matthew Wolfe. Cooper Woodward and Shelby Zalewski. Honorable Mention: (3.0-3.09) — Rodney Allen. Brooke Blair. Allyson Ellsworth. Tyler Ellsworth. Brittany Hanner. Alyssa Hayes. Justin Hicks. Paul Lloyd. William MacDonald. Ryan Pennington. Andrew High Honora: (33-40)-----'Elliot Anderson.'Kevin Armstrong, Jtaepb Arnett, •Daniel Auer. Hotlie Baker, Tireberiy Beck. •Ryan Boama. •Melissa Brill. Heidi Bostance, ‘Robert Cady, Ryan Cain. •Amanda Cappon. Deanna Carpenter, Calli Carpenter, •Rebecca Christensen. Erin Colley. Nicholas Convene. Curtin Cowies, •Rebecca Davis, Ellie Devroy, •Corey Doxtader. ’Patrick Dreyer, ‘Sara Dunkelberger, ’Ashley Eenfamms, Minnda Fay. ’John Fridpauach. Kathleen Fletcher. •Kelly Frame. *Jami Fraruon, ’Ellen Frey. •Matthew Gardner, Patrick Gillespie. •Breanna Girrbach, Haley Girrbach, ’Itzel Gomez, •Casey Goodenoogh, ’Lisa Gorodenski, ’Emily Graybill, Robert HameL Amber Hammond, Eric Haney, Garrett Harris. Brittany Hartman, Shepben Haynes, •Shane Henry, Madelynn Hinkle, ’Allison Hodges. Aahleigh Holley, Sarah Holman. Brittany Howell. Caaaandra Haver, David Jackson, ’David Kendall, ’Page Kienzle, Warren Lambert, Khaim I anhaugh, Brittany Lepard. •Canon Leant, ’Megan Lipatraw, Brendar Lomas, Kimberly Main, Stephanie Manning, ’Ricky Madus, ’Ashley Manter, Megan McClelland. Derrick McKee. Nicholas Meinke, Thomas Newton, •Katherine Partridge, Andrew Payne, •Brad Peteraoo, Jonathan Peurach, Gary Pieyte, •Kenneth Quick. ’Sara Radant, Max Raymond, Christopher Sanden, •Tara Schoessel, •Chelsea Siska, ’Joseph Sleevi. •Chelsey Snyder, ’Brittney Soyk Kelsey Stevens. Samantha Tobias, ’Stephen Tolger. Eric Treadwell. ’Hayley Tltinstra. Maryann Uptgraft. ‘Audrey Valentine. ‘Ryan \bgel, Justin von der Hoff. ’Audrey Wakley, Jacob Wescott. Christopher White and Hannah Wood Honors: (3.1-3.49) — Chanda Archambeau. Clayton Augustine. Joshua Bare. Boon Basler. Ashley Cappon, Joanna Chadwick. Jeannette Davis, Andrea Eaton, April Franklin, Paul Fruin, Damon Frye. Matthew Frye. Raven Hess, Cody Horn. Christopher James, Joshua Jevicks, Cory Jewett, Kai lee Jordan, Jamie Kirchen, Jennifer Komoelje, Amanda Lcask, Kelsey London. Jonathon Mahmat, Thomas McKinney, Lindsey McNally. Nicbole Moser, Terra Nassif, Britton Olson. Tara Pennepacker. Tara Pleshe. Leslie Pumford. Jordan Rambin. Wesley Semler. Andrew Tassos, Kevin Taylor and Steven Westerveld. Honorable Mention: (3.0-3.09) — Dylan Bowman. Jessica Crouch, Brittany Gibson. Alyssa Mills. Amanda Stewart. Sylvia Teixeira. Ashley Vancampen. Eric Vaughan. PeggySue Wilkins-McClurkin. Colby Wise and Gregory Woodmansee. ‘Indicates 4.0 G.P.A. or higher The Hastings varsity softball team scored its first two wins of the season to head into this Saturday’s Hastings invitational on a bit of a roll. Monday afternoon, the Saxon ladies topped Kelloggsville 5-0 as Halie Terrel scored her first shut-out as a varsity pitcher allowing just four hits while striking out five. Saxon head coach Dennis Beecham thought that his team could have had an even better day if it hadn't been for the weather. “If that wind hadn't been blowing, we prob­ ably could have scored 15 or 20 tuns." said Beecham. After struggling on offense early in the sea­ son. the Saxon bats finally came to life. “We hit the ball good yesterday." said Beecham. ~h just came all at once." The Saxona jumped out against the Rockets early, scoring two runs in the second inning as Sophia Stavale picked up a pair of RBI’s. Stavale had two htts in die game aad a pair of aulea beam lo go along wbh her two RBI's. Jen Wanland had an RBI for the Saxons as well, and Nicole King finished the game with a pair Of singles The victory followed a 6-5 win of the Saxons in the nightcap of a double header last Thursday against Marshall. The Saxons pushed across one ran in the second inning, then King hit an RBI single lo score Terrel who started the third inning off with a triple io go up 2-0. Ashley Bunge walked early on in the fourth inning, and eventually came into score on an RBI single from Ashley Gibson. The Saxons went into the sixth inning up 3­ 0. then added three more runs in the lop half of lhe inning thanks in large part to a two run dou­ ble by Stavale. Marshall made it scary for the Saxons, push­ ing across five runs in the bottom half of die sixth, then pul a runner on second with nobody out in the seventh inning before the Saxons doaed the door on the Red and Black. What made the victory even more impres­ sive for the Saxons was the way drey came back after losing the opemng game of the dou­ ble header <aina Mtnhall 7-0. Game one was a scoreless tie until a couple of errors let the flood gases open for Marshall. Hastings couldn't get much going offensive­ ly either. Gibaon bad two hits and Terrel one for the Saxon total of three. "Everything we hil was right at them." said Beecham. “We hit the ball half way decent, everything just went right al the second base­ man." A coach never wants to see his learn make mistakes, but Beecham doesn't always mind the mistakes his learn makes. The great thing about it is. we haven't made the same mistake twice. The girls are kanring and improving.* “I don't think anybody's dissatisfied." The Saxons will look lo stay satisfied against Middleville, Delton, nd Lakewood this Saturday, and then in season's fint O-K Gold contests next week. Tire Saxons will host Wayland on Monday and Middleville on Tuesday in league action Syrup Festival fun on tap Thtt queen antl.httr court, who aril reign over the taettviiiee imNeweataMtrs Maple SjMr Wm in VertnontvUhHrt (pm Andrea Szymanaki, Kobe Ettid, and Samantha Cowel. The fesdvMee be{^n Friday evening through Sunday. April 17,1967 - April 23. 2008 From Earth to Heaven above. It is a bridge called Love. 55 You fiDed our lives with happiness And gm os aH toot kwe. For all the years we shared wtth yon, | We thank the Locd above. Life goes on, years go by; <yaa e^. <DA (Mina. Jed y.STJ tni 96*t TAKE YOUR HAIR SOMEWHERE... �Page 16 - Thursday, April 22, 2TO4 - The Hoadr^s Barvw THMRRMNADWTCOLLECTORATTEMPTM> TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATXM TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Beach. MHdtevflte, MtoNgan, dted Morch 0.2004. THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte ante may bo STATE OF MBHBAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HENRY B. CHASE. Doceaeod. Date of birth: July 18,1626. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dooodonL Henry NG TRUST OF WILIAM H. CLARK DATED AUGUST 14, 1974, AS AMENDED at 67 W. of tote nofoe. Agri 15,2004 CNteT ChrtM(P11080) court at 206 W. Juno 13. 2001 in hotoumont 1061386, in Barry (268)866-7000 TRUSTEE OF THE LMNG TRUST GrWLLiAMH. CLARK DATED AUGUST 14.1974 AS AMENDED 87 W MtaNgwi AWnue. Sufre 312 •urn of One Hundred Ntaoteon Thousand Four Hundred Bghly And 41/100 Dolam (8119,480.41), indudtag internet al 9.56% per annum. Under too power of solo oontainod in said mort* ba torectoouc by a aate of the mortgaged pramiaaa. cartain Said premieee are aBreted in Charter Township of Rufand, Barry County. Michigan, and are daeertbadlaa:Lot4 of rafrvtow Eaiateefi, accord­ tag to Me reoordod ptet thereof, aa recorded in Uber Rvo Hundred Seventeen and 81/100 Doflare (88641731), re of too dried totenofloo, Inducing Court St, Suite 302, montos after fw date of puWcadon of this notioo. Aprils. 2004 Catherine C. Motzter (P38660) 303 North Roos Street, Suko 800 Katamazoo. Mi 46007 (266)226-2650 Mark E. Chase 14666 Hunters Tral Hofland, Ml 46424 (616)3664612 NOTICE IB HBNSBY GIVEN toat on Thuraday. Aprt 26, 2004, at 140 ottock in toe afternoon, al MLfTARY DUTY. N^rtoor 1066112 Berry County Records. Mtahfem. NaehvNte. Barry County. Michigan, TWrtrBta Cante 917831X36) tactodhg interest recorded ptet tooreof. Mdad.nofloolto hereby ghwn fat .aid mortgage CMXd: April 15,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Artcmoye tor CNBiancW Mortgage Company, toe.. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufl has been made in P.O. Boa 8041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248)467-1000 SITUATED W THE COUNTY OF BARRY. TOWNSHF OF CARLTON. STATE OF MBMTHE EAST 220 FEET OF THE WEST 286FKT NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWN8MF, BARRY COUNTY, MBHBAN. TOGETHBIWnH UTLfTY PURPOSES OVER THE WEST 66 FEET and aaatgned by JOHN J. HTMRD MORTGAGE-LH, October 11. NORTHWEST IM OF SECTION IL TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHF. BARRY COUNTY, MKHBAN. BBNG THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RYAN L WESTENDORP, BY WARRANTY DffiMFRDAVTT OF LOST DOCUMENT DATS) to Rflh Third dated Mardr 31.2004 moonted on April 12,2004 In taabumont 1125120, in Barry County Rooonte, THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 86 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 57 OF HAROENDORFF ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMBLY VLLAGE OF HASTNGS, BARRY COUNTY. MKHBAN. torectoood by a sate til fa mortgaged premteos, or County Courthouse in HaoUnge In Barry County, MtoNgan al 140 pm. on Moy 20,2004. 1 30PM. on Thurectey. May 27.2004. donad in accordance wfto MCLA 600.3241a. in FC G 248463.1310 Trott < Trott. P C. Aaomeyo For Rret frtdtana Bank 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 480254822 MORTGAGE SALE - Dofaufl Km bean made in WE OBTAM WLL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR- Dtaed: April 1,2004 any part of too debt oocured by too Mortgage, and MORTGAGE BALE mortgage made by Skippy Thomabury and Lote R. Thomobury, husband and wife, to CUMnonctel Mortgage Company, Inc., mortgagee, doted August 20, 2001 and recorded August 29. 2001 In Instrument Number 1066628, Barry County Records. There is cteimod to bo duo on such mortgage lhe sum ot Ono Hundred Rvo Thousand Nino Hundred Thirty-Two and 80/100 Doflars 9106,93240) including intereel at too rate of 8.15% per annum. ■Mwrom MENT NO. 1073660, OF THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF BARRY COUNTY. MBHBAN. Thousand Rfty-figH And 13/100 Dobare (831,068.13). inciudfrrg intoroat at 9.79% par annum. Under too power of aate contained In said mort- 1021731, Barry be torectoood by a sate of too mortgage County Courthouoo in Heritage at 140 PM, on May 27.2004. TowneNp of M ba Mfr (S» Mn Ham *■ drt* d net, a*H. tMMAgrtl.aoM period afal ba 30 dwa 914X07L19) taciudtag Interest at too rate of 9.9% Montana: MaMn * Aaaoek 30150 DafrMra M. Me 010 Stortng Hey*a. Ml 4B310 (BOS) 30M0S0 OiaFttoHo: OMSK al SMtan sg. Item 1 Hartl Ranp> 7 Mat, Adapto wwww, way Mwntjr ■wosgon, wrvon see easr of Highway tori rune Norih and Souto torough aeid </?2) end of which Bw is at a point on too EaMBw offw Wnt U8 of too NoriMmat V4«nd 800 teat Sool. of are aNuoted in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, MtoNgan and are daaertbed Main Street Naehvflte, MtoNgan 46073, The South 20640 test of the North 41640 teat of Soutowori 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Rango •tomtfta ijoh Pub: 402-690 rnaa & p. m®3 The premiere are located in fa C8y al Haritogi, along too canter of too N0wray from too North Ino MUTARYDUTY. The mdampfon ported ahafl bo 12 monfa from which care too redompion period ohofl bo X days donad in accordance wflh 1848CL 600.3241a. in 31/100 Doaam ($63486-31). and sold Mortgagee FC W 246483.1312 Trot A Ttott, P C. DMad: A(*< 22.2004 FIFTH TH»» MORTGAGE COMPANY 30400 TWograph Rd Ste 200 Btaghem Forme, MtoNgan 48025-6822 Rte8016342FD1 401 Souto Oto Woodward Arao Suite 300 coedtage allow haring boon (248)540-7701 Doted: April 22, 2004 (5/13) DM: 2004 OOKAHS ASSOCIATES PC P.O. Boo 5041 Troy, Ml 46007-6041 (248)467-1000 Rte No. 2444819 NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVBI. toot by virtue of too power of aate conWnad data haraot Ota atm d Ona HanMd TNfr-Tlaaa Thouaand Mna Htmdrad EV*y-Tlna And OBAOO Noftaghom, Clerk Mchote and Trueteo Goytoge: Abeent Thiateo Gray. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufl hoe boon made In Mtauteo of 2-23-2004 (Budget workshop) worn J9 S. Foo, a ringte person to Term Fundtag. Inn.. A Cotomdo Corporation Mortgagee, doted March 9, Mtauteo of 3-10-2004 (Rog. Brd A Budget IriUTARYDUTY. No. 1012277 Barry County Records, MtoNgan. Said mortgage was aaoignod through mesne Zoning oonfltote ot intoraot ioouo, and Ray DuNtoid Trustee tor Southam Podite Secured Assets Pino Lake Rm report pieced on Bo. Approved Pino Lake Aaooc. Rmwortca pormft tor 7-0304 erito rain date of 7-1004. ntiume and any sum or auras which may ba paid by Treat Series 1968+11. by aaeignment dated March Chief, Bob Pence and Don Hanoctaow lor Bring fro County Records on April 2, 2004, on which mort- toe aum of Ffty+lvo Thouaand Four Hundred Ninety-Throe Doiare and Ninety-Two Conte 955,463.62) indudtag internet 1334% per annum. •tong tw Norti In* d mM SaOton M (HaMnu.) 451 tMt tarn 8 00 dag OOTXT E 43S frat to ft* Hartl adga al Kalogg Snot; ftanc* EoMfr along bo loredoood by a aate of too mortgaged pramiooe. franco N 00 dog 00W W 67.17 toot toenoo N M dog ISSS” E 74.18 toot toenoo N 38 dog 2231* E County CourtnuM In Muting.. Michigan at 100PM on Thuraday. May 27.2004. Said pramia.. ara ifrialait In IbwnoNp d Bany Bany County, MkNgan. and ara daacrtiad aa: County, MtoNgan; franco Norihoriy (PteaAAnue) (PluaMSnue) 186 toat thonco Southerly (PlunAAnua) 193 toot thonco Eaat (PluaMnue) 200 toot toonco Southerly (PtuoAOnuo) 183 foot toonoo West (PtoaMnue) 370 toot to too point of beginning. EXCEPT: Commencing 106647 toot Wool of too North 1M post Socion 36, Town 3 North, Rango 7 Wool toonco Wool 461 toot toonco Souto 435 toot to pteco of boginntag. North Bw of Koftogg Sfroot. Sfreot 150 teat toonoo North 160 teet toonoe Weot bogUne. Comma*, kncwn k VA. locaHd ■ M4S and The redemption period wB bo twolvo (12) months from too Bns of ouch aate. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 236 Souto Cochran Avenue ChertoCte, Ml 48813 Dated: April 1.2004 (4/29) Soutoanat 1X4 d toe Soutouart IM d Seaton 27. A-Srcrr *4- - — tt'-f lying woowny or me vomer or nignwoy (twoovioago r*ooo/t m me lownsnip or Dairy, County of Barry, State ot frfcNgan. Commonly known as 14880 Brooktodgo Rood, Hktory Comoro Ml 46060 The redemption period ahel bo 12 montoe from Doted: Apr016,2004 Mtanooota, National Association. as Trueteo tor SouMm Pocrtc Saorad Amm Corporator. 1966411. Assignee al Mortgagee Attorney*: Poteothro & Aooodates. PC. 36150 Doquindm Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 4*310 (588) 303-3C30 Pub: 4/22 - 5/20 Our Rte No: 04-22208 Approved Regular TbwnoNp Board acheduto tor Wednesday of every month at 740 p.m. PmiriavBo TbumoNp Hal. Dumpefro al Cobb and Ctebomo io reopen. Amended gravel tor made from 610.000 to $15336. Dtecuaood too paving of a portion of too dkt port roaowey wruwi me rowrwrvp. owmzowa oonos wore rermancea wnn Haatinga Cty Bank. Paaood RoooUion in Support of 8WBCSWA. Dtecuaood ektowdks lor too VMtego of PraimvBo. Diecueood Memorial Day Parade. Scrap tire grant Mng tor an extension and ootn- MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa baan made In Gcuriey; and Barbara L Gourteyhuoband and wfte, original mortgagors), to Chaco Manhattan Mor^jago uipueori, mortgagee, acwo uuy as, ZOOl.andracaMonAuguatZ, 2001 ininavumant too right of way of Hotaory Rood. Seventy Tour And 10/100 Doflars (3117,974.10), bo torectored by a aate of the mortgagad premises, 16644 toot to price of beginning of Ma doocripflon; franco North 00 degrees 48 mtauteo 41 seconds Section, 297.00 toot franco Souto 88 27.2004. Said premteec am cNuated in TowneNp ot PrafruvNo, Berry County. MtoNgan. and am Souto tine of too Northwest 1/4 of said section X at of Oak Drive). Thank you to Tom & Marilyn Lindooy44oon their donation tor too Pino Lake Rm Department. tor too pteco ot boginntag; thonco North 155.02 loot thonco Waot 281 toot thonco Souto 155.02 toot toonco Eaat to too pteco of beginning. The redemption period ahol bo 6 montoe from tag MB as presented in too amount of 68,02838. Adjourned at 920 pjn. Normajoan Ntehote. Clerk NorihO CWbank. HA., aa Tnjataa aa aaalgnaa by an aaaignmant datad Saprambar 10, 2001 raoortad on Fabnwy 25.2003 h Inaaumant 100025. In Bany Discussed pooeibfltty of Prairiovflte Township Clerk A Traaaurarb report, on Ha. Approved prarhae. to tan computers from CRT. Truatoa Goytoge raportod on 4 Townohip. M-43 In procaee ot Incoming a Claes *A* road, and conflnutag Norih 88 barring. Subject to Ughnay Ry* d Mgyra tort part of toe Sbtwa daaorfrOon tying sdtoto HUnry Road. donad in accordance wflh MCLA 6003241a, In Dated: April 22.2004 Dated: April 22.2004 FC F 248483.1313 Trott a Tros, P C. FC S 248.563.1304 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CNbank. NA., as Trustee Rtef021043F01 Bingham Farmc, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rte 4*021148R)1 �THB HRM ■ A DUTT COLLECTOR AmMPTM> TO COLUCT A OUT. ANV NRMMAT10H WC OBTAM wax M UMD FOR THAT RMFOU FUAU CONTACT OUR OFFKC AT THE NUMBER MLOW » YOU AM M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dateua Dm bMn rate In tw concwons ot * mortgioa mode by John PiAwy ■no oiacy remey, nusoana •no wire as point wnante, original mortgagor*). to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Coflfomte Corporation, Mortgagee, (toted November 12,2002, and record­ ed on December 5,2002 to toterumont 109X88, In Bany County Record*, MtoNgan, on which mort­ gage foore to claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Eighty Thouaand Four Hundred FWtySevon And 34/IX Doflars (100.45734), indudtog interest at 936% per annum. Under the power of sato contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate of toe mortgaged premtoM, or eome pert of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouoo In Hastings at 130 PM, on May 8,2004. Said premises are afluotod in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land located in too Southwest IM of oOCTon town < Norm, Mango v wool, nope •N>frt- AA - — ■ county ■ -» -, RA»r|».l-r ­ ■ownsrap, (jerry Mtcmgan, A..'-.. Domg — more par ticularly doseribsd ae toflws; Commencing at too Soutowoct comer of said Section 29. Town 2 North, Rango 9 West. Hope Tovmship, Bany County, MtoNgan; thence Souto 89 degras* 39 mtauteo 17 seconds East along too Souto Ino of said Sodlon, 920.00 loot to too piece of beginning; toonco North 19 dogrsee 57 minutoe 43 seconds East, 278.78 toot; toonco Nortit 11 dogroM 01 mtoutoo 48 sec­ onds East, 91.12 toot; toonco Souto 71 degrees 88 minutes 17 seconds EaoL 23938 toat; toenoe Souto 00 degrees 38 minutos 58 seconds EaoL 281.00 toot to said South Section Ino; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutoe 12 seconds Wool along ooid Souto Ine, 400.00 tool to toe Place of begin­ ning. Subject to the righto of too pubic over too Soutooriy 33 fest toerod. Atoo together w«h otoors a non-exdutove easement tor ingress and agrees over a parcel of land 88 toot in wkflh adjoining toe above described parcel on too Eaat and being described In Uber 391 of Deeds, Page 375 in too ofltoe of too Rogtotor of Doede lor Barry County. AM-*-!MKTwgan The redemption period chai be 8 montoo from toe dale of ouch safe, untoee determined aban­ doned in accordance wflh MCLA 8003241a, In •foich com ti* redemption period *hal bo X day* from too dale ot ouch sale. Datod: April, 2004 For more information, ptoaoo cal: FC G 248393.1310 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. ____ _____ Attorneys For Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a C*Nomte Corporation 3O4X Totograph Rd Sts 2X Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rto A019449F01 THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ A DEBT. ANYMPORMAnON OBTAMED WU BE UKO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AREN ACTIVE MflJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Detauk has been mode In toe condBons of a mortgage made by Paul Alexander, an unmarried man, to Option One Mortgage Corporaflcn, a CoBomto Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 29, 1989 and recorded November 3, 1989 in Instrument Number 1037554, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Opton un* Mortgage uorporaoon, a uaMorrva Corporation by assignment submitted to and recorded by too Bany County Register of Deeds. Thors Is claimed to bo due on ouch mortgage too sum of Sixty-Throe Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven and 38/IX Doflars ($83,88738) inducing interact at toe rats of 1039% per annum. Under toe power of sots contained in toe mort­ gage end toe statutes of too State of MtoNgan, notice la hereby given toot too mortgage wB bo torectoood by a aate of too mortgaged pramiooe, or oomo part of them, at pubfle venue at too Bany County Courthouoo in Hastings in Bony County. MtoNgan at 130 pjn. on Moy 8,2004. The premtoM are located in too CEy of Beflto ixi*, Bury ixxjrny. MKJwgan, ano ara oeecnoeo as: Parcel 1: Beginning al a point cn too East and West 1M Ine of Section 32, To.vn 1 North, Rango 8 Wool dtotont 1199.50 toot Woo.' of toe center of said sec­ tion and running toonco Norih 880.00 loot; toonco Wool 173.11 toot to too Wool Ine of too East 1/2 of too Northwest 1M of said section; toonco Souto along sold Wool Ine of toe East 1/2 of toe Northwool IM, 880.00 toot to said East and Wool 1X4 **; toonco East along said 1X4 Ino 16637 toot to too pteco of beginning. Subject to an easement over too Soutooriy 33.00 toot for pubfle highway purposes. ING TO COLLECT Parcel 2: A parcel ot land in too Northwest 1M of Section 32, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, described as: Commencing at too center of said Section 32; toonco North 89 dogrooe 01 minutes 50 seconds Wool along too East and West IM Ine of said Section 32 a distance of 1386.47 fool to too West Ine of too East 1/2 of too Northwool 1M of stod Section 32; toonco North 01 dogrooe 28 minutos 45 seconds East along said Wool Bno, 138.09 toot to too true pteco of beginning; toonco South 84 degrees 09 minutes 24 seconds Wool 5.68 toot; toonco North 04 dogrooe 33 minutoe 40 seconds Wool 50.38 toot; toonco North 84 dogrooe 02 minutes X seconds EaoL 1140 toot to said Wool too; toonco Souto 01 dogrose 28 min­ utes 45 seconds Wool along said Weal toe. 5030 toot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date ot ouch sate, untoee too property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §80032410. in which case too redemption period she! bo X days from too doto of too sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing mort­ gagee can rescind too safe in the event a 3rd party buys too property and there to a simultaneous reoototton with too borrower. In that event, your damagse, if are totted sotoiy to the return of toe bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: Aorii 1.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a Cafetomia Corporation , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221.0074. obmobbi Pub: 4/1 - 4/29 THM FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBIFTBNB TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANV BFORMATXM WEOBTAM W8XBE UBEDPORTMATPURTHE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MflJTARY DUTY- Christenson, a ainglo man, original mortgagor(s). to Ftagater Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2001. Lid recorded on Moy 1, 2001 in insfrumont Chose Manhattan Mortgage Corporstton, a Now Jersey Corporation as assign** by an aeoignmont dated November 7. 2001 recorded on November 19. 2001 in insfrumont 1089919. in Barry county reoonto, MtoNgan, on which mortgage tooro to Eighty Thousand Ono Hundred RftyOno And 48H00 Doflars (880,151.48), Indudtog interest at 73% par annum. STATEOF flBCHGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Docodonfs Estate RLE NO. 2091 21861 DE Estate of Jo Anno Ridnor. Dote of birth: 3/2/1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decoder*. Jo Anno Ridnor. who Bvod at 11399 Sprague Road. Dotton, MtoNgan dtod December 26.2003. Crodttors of too decedent are noBtod that al claims against toe estate wB bo forever twred unteoo prooontod to Leeto T Ridnor. Jr., named personal representative or proposed personal repr***ntativ*. or to both toe probata court at 220 West State StruoL Hastings, and toe namodforopoosd personal roprooentaflvo within 4 months after toe dote of pubicaiton of this notice. Dote: April 13.2004 WBtom W. Defrn (P31885) 3018 Ooldond Drive Katemazoo, Michigan 49008 (289)381-8434 Losie T. Rkfrttr Jr. 10061 Souto Norris Rood Doflon, MtoNgan 49046 279-823-3278 (V22) be torsdoesd by a aate of too mortgaged promioos, or some port at bon, ot pubic vendue, M too Bsny County Courthouse in Hoaflngs ot 130 PM, on May 6,2004. Bony County, MtoNgan, and are 54. and toe Northerly 1/2 of Lol 53 thereof in Ubor 2 of plate, on montoo from donad in accordance wflh MCLA 6003241a. In vMch com too redsmpflon period ohol bo 30 days Dosed: April 1.2004 FC 8 248383.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Choos Monhattan Mortgage Corporatton, a New Jorooy Corporation 30400 Itotegraph Rd Bte 200 Btogham Parma, MtoNgan 480254822 Rtof019384F01 wwww Fore WE OBTAM WKL BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLF*8E CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBS MOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE •EUTAWY DUTY. toe oondfllono of a mortgage made by Kart Kazaks, huaband and wfle, Cheryl Keuka, huebond and wflo, original mot$gagor(8), to Countrywide Homo RANDALL 8. IBLLER 8 ASSOCIATES, P.C. 18 LECT A DEBT AND ANY BNORMAnON OBTAMED WflJ. BE UBED FOR THAT PUR- condflions of a certain mortgage mads by WBtem L Boachnau and Joanna Baachnau to Cameron D. recorded on November 12.2002, by Document No. 1X1349, and re-recorded on November 22, 2002 by Document Number 1092194. Bany County Records, on which mortgage there to claimed to be ($45,612.44) indudtog interest at the rate of 11.000% |Mr annum. Under th* power of solo oontainod In ooid mort- or some pert of them, at pubfle venue, at too Bony County CourthouM in liaoflngi, MtoNgan M 130 PM on May 20,2004. Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and wo Lots 8 and 9. Stock 6 of RJ. Grant* Sooond STATE OF IBCMMaAN PROBATE COURT CpUWTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Record*. 111 ECoSox MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon node in the oondMons of a mortgage made by DEANNA CAMPBELL. A SINGLE WOMAN to FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION. EXIST­ ING UNDER THE LAWS OF DELAWARE. Mortgagee, doted September 19,20X, and record­ ed on September 26, 20X, as taafrumeN No. 1060021 Bany County Records, MtoNgan. and assigned by said mortg^ to NATIONAL CITY HOME LOAN SERVICES, MC.. by an assignment dated September 28,20X, and recorded on March a. 2004, aotaotrumsN No. 1124194 Barry County Records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage tooro Is ctaknod to bo duo at too dote hereof too aum of ootenty one toouoond two hundred Btesn ond 88/IX DoMn (87131538). taoludtag interact at 11350% per annum. Under too power of sate oontainod in sold mort­ gage and too stall te in such cose mods and provxieo. nuece «s nereuy gnwn mer seto mongege ww bo toroefoood by a solo of too mortgaged promtoos, or oomo port of toom, at puMc venue, ot too Bany County Courthouse, Hooitage. ML ol 130 pm. on May 2NM Sold promioos are attuoted in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, MtoNgan and are doocribod as: A porooi oftandtatooEaotof1/2oftoo Soutoottst 1/4 of Section 10, Ttwm 3 North, Rory 9 WsoL doocribod ok Boginntag M too Intersection In too Center** of Airport Rood along too Wool skfo of too Eaol 1/2 of too Soutoeaot 1/4 of sold Secfcn 10 and too Center Uno of fflghwoy M-37. msnoe SKMowoowny wong ww uonaorxne or sokj H^teoy M37 482 toot for too pteoo of bogtaNng, mence scuvweswTry oxxig mo vomerine 01 H^woy M-37 1« tooL toonco Nortoowteri) 01 and recorded which com too STATE OF IBCtflGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS RLE NO. 2004-23825-DE Estate ot KAREN SUE HERBERT. Deceased. TO ALL CREDITORS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent, KAREN SUE HERBERT, who Rvod in Barry, Michigan 49046 dted March 2, 2002. Credttors of toe deceased are notified foal al ctekne against foo estate wB bo forever berred unteM presented to Stephen Herbert, the nomad personal representative or to both the probate court M 206 W. Court SfrooL Suite 302, Heelings, Ml 49058 and the nomad personal reprooontativs wflhIn 4 montoo of fl* dote of pubflcation of tote notice. Doted: April 13.2004 Dote 0. RuohomokL Atty. (P19784) 239X MtoNgan Ave. Dearborn, Ml 48124 313-661-0810 Stephan Herbert 16825 Victory BNd. AIM Mm Nuya, CA 914080 (*22) redamplion period ahel bo X day* RLENO.3889a87M)E Estate of FtoronM I. DofoM. Dote of birth: March 4,1908 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Attomoy* tor MortgagM 43252 Woodward Ave.. Suite 202 Btoomftoid HRs, Ml 48302 (248)33542X Our Rte No. 11530X1 TACT OUR OmCE AT (MM 838-7088 W YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE BUTMT DUTY, Bony County Reconto, MtoNgan, and RoNocosdod onMwch 17, 2004, In Moment No. 11237X, too sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED MNE AND WOO DOLLARS (986,809.16), indudtag tateraot at 830% par annum. WE OBTAM WU. BE U8SD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMB0IB&OWW YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARVOUTY. County CourthouM in H o'clock p.m., on April 29, INGS, Thouaand Rvo Hundred TWontyOno And 14/100 Doflars (81X321.14), indudtog interest ot 535% per annum. Under too power of sate oontainod to sold mort­ gage and too statute to such cose mads and provkmq, mce ■ nereuy grvon vw* sexi monpago ww b* toraekmd by a aate d «w mongagad pwnYau. or aoma part of tarn, at puble Andue, at Bany Ooirty Cowdouaa bi llaadipa at IDO FM. on May is. 20M. Said promioee ore sSuoted to Township of Prsirovflte, Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribod ae: Commencing ot too Nortowoot comer of Sodton 25, 1bwn 1 North, Range 10 West; toenoe Souto X dogrooe, 21 minutes, 32 seconds Wool along too Wool Ins of said Sodton 25; a dtetanoe of 2357.79 toot, toonco North 82 dogrooe, X minutoe, 06 seconds East along too Souttwoot Ine of Conoumors Power Property 297.83 toot to too pteco of beginning; tooncr continuing North 82 degress, X minutes. 06 seconds East 1334.14 toot; toonco Souto 70 dogrooe, 01 minutoe, 31 sec­ onds East IX toot; toonco Souto 17 dogrooo, M minutoe, 14 seconds Wool 83437 toot to a point In too cantor of a Crook known as "Odto Creek" toonco along too crook in a Northerly and Woetorty drsdion to a point wNch io North 87 dogrooo, 08 minutoe, X ooconds Wool 384.37 fool dtotont from too ptooo of beginning; toenoe Souto 87 dogrooo, 08 minutos. X twoontto West 38437 toot to toe ptooo of beginning, except: Commencing at toe Nortowoot comer of Sodton 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 WsoL toonco Souto 0 dogrooe, 21 min­ utes, 32 ooconds Wool atong too Wool Ino of Sodtan 25, a dotenco of 2357.79 toot; toonco North 82 dogrooo, X mtauteo. 05 ooconds East along too trouflwool Ino of Conoumors Rower Property 163137 toot; toonco Souto 70 degrees, 01 minutoe, 31 ooconds East 12134 toot to too pBacs oi oogmnxig w* osoenpoon, utsnes oonlinutag Souto 70 degrees, 01 minutoe, 31 ooconds East 28.68 toot; toonco Souto 17 dogrooe, X min­ utoe, 26 seconds West 47330 toot; toonco North 43 dogrooo, 14 minutoe, 14 second* West 48.10 toot; toonco North 24 dogrooe, 57 mtauteo. 68000ond* East 172.41 toot; toonco North 52 dogrooe. 20 minutoe. 03 ooconds West 44.73 toot; toonco North 25 dogrooe, 27 minutoe, 32 seconds East 287.41 toot to too pteco of beginning. Subfod to and together wflh an oaoomont for ingress and ogress to and from Parker Rood doocribod as loflows: A strip of lend 86 tool wide whoso cantor Ino is doocribod as toflows: Commencing at foe Northwoot comer of Section 25, Town 1 North, Rango 10 Wool toonco Souto X dsgrooe, 21 minutoe, 32 seconds WseL along too West Ino of said Sedlon 25. a dtotanoo 007 toot atong foe arc of a curve to foo toft whose radtas to 18536 tool and vtoooo chord boors South 28 degrees, 31 mtauteo, 18 ooconds East 14634 toot; thence 18834 tool atong flw arc of a curve to foo toft whose radtae to 53116 tool and whose chord boors Souto X dogrooe, X mtauteo, 48 seconds East 16734 toot toonco Souto 70 dogrose, 01 min­ utes, 31 ooconds East 98139 toot toenoe 67436 toot atong too arc of a curve to too toft whoso radtas to 352.08 toot and whose chord boors North 55 dogrooo, 07 minutes, 36 seconds East 575.75 toot toonco North X dogrooe, 16 minutoe, 42 ooconds Eaol 238.52 tool to too ptooo of ondtag of sold cen­ ter ine. The rodomptton period shal bo 12 month* from too date of such sale. Dated: AprlB, 2004 For more irdormotion, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott < Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loom, Inc. 304X Totograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Forme, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rto X11359RJ3 donod In accordance wflh 1948CL 8003241a, in which case too redemption period shal bo X cteys from too dtts of such sate. Doted: April 15,2004 NATIONAL CITY HOME LOAN SERVICES. BfC. Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: 4*eigne* of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremeta 8 Aaeoctetec, P.C. 401 Souto Old Woodward Avenue SuttoSX Bfrmtagham, Ml 480094616 For Information pteaso cal: (248) 540-7701 (54) NoBoo Of Mnrtaag* Fnrertn nir* BM* THMPBMIW A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLUKT A DBT. ANY BFORM/mON WE OBTAM 1MLL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BSjOWF.YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARVDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte ateo moy be reodnSod by 8*0 loroolooing otaNBaaoo. In foot ovenL yir bain, fl any, ehefllio —wod ootaly to Mo tetam of Mo bld amount tar»MORTGAGE MEUteMhasbMn rrwde in too condNono of a mortgage mode by Ovte D. Ptaks and Deborah L Ptafa, origtael mor|gogor(8). to Amortflrst Flnanctal Corporatton, Mortgages, dated Februory 19,1988, and rooorttod on Mwch 3. 1869 in InofrumoN 1025886, and sednnid by muono aeaignmonte to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a eorperetton orgonizod and sadaflng under foe tews of too Lfrttod States of America as aooignoo by an eoeignmont doted Juno 3 2003 recorded on Juno 13.2003 in instrument 1106430, in Barry county records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage toore Is ctetawd to bo duo al too dote hereof too sum of Ona Hundred Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 64/IX Doflars (SIX,8X34), indudtag Interest at 6375% per annum. Under the power of solo oontainod in sold mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case mads and pro­ vided, nottoo is hereby given foot said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of tosm, at pubic vendue, al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on May 27.2004. Said premtese are okuatod in Township of OrengovBe, Barry County, MtoNgan, and are described as: The West 3X toot of too Souto 4X tool of too North 773.5 toot of toe Northeast 1X4, Southwest 1/4, atoo the North 3133 toot of the West 1093 tool of said Northeast 1/4, Southwest 1X4. Section 29. Town 2 North, Rango 10 Wool subject lo and togoflwr wflh an oaoomont tor ingress, ogress, and ulBty purposes over a 68 loot wide strip of tend which is doocribod as toe South 86 toot of the North 3133 tool of said Northeast 1X4, Southwest 1X4, excepting therefrom too West 1093 toot tooroof. Atoo over too South X Feet of too North 3133 toot of too Northwest 1X4 of too Southeast 1X4. Section 29. Town 2 North. Rango 10 WssL which Im West of too esntoritoo of Lindsey Rood. Orangovflto Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the dais of such sate. Doted: April 22.2004 For more information, please cal: FC J 248393.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney* For FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and exist­ ing under the taws of too Urttsd States of America 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *021580F01 obmiwi MortgagM, dated Moy 22, 2002, and recorded on Juno 4,8002 In Instrument 1081808, in Barry coun­ ty records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage flare is ctaknod to bo duo M foe date hereof too sum of Eighty-Or* Thousand Three Hundred TMontySeven And 71/IX Doflare (881397.71), tactadtag tatoreal ot 729% per annum. Ltador too powar of seta oontainod in ooid mort­ gage and too statute in ouch com motto and prowooq, ium w nereuy given tn* sen mortage ww bo toroefoood by a oom of too mortgaged premisoe, or oomo part of toom, M pubfle vendue, st too Bony County CourthouM to Haoflng* at 130 PM, on Moy 13,2004. il-X Doted: March 22.2004 aoctodbig to fl* recorttod ptal tt*roof, m recorded In Uber 3 of Plate, Pago 47. berry County Record*. The redampflon period N*fl bo 8 montoo from too date of ouch Mte, uNom dotormtaod aban­ doned to accordance wflh MCLA 8003841a, In Systems, Inc., CMERS") oatoly oo succoooors and aoatano, EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATKM. r ■ ■ •Jen nws, Morgan (3G94G2) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THAT WE OBTAM MU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPO8E.WYOUAREONANACnVEMLITARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OmCE AT THE PHONE NUMMR PROTOS) BBLOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufl hoe boon mods in mo terms arc oonawons or a Mor^ogo ooanng internet at 83600% per annum motto by Robert D. Drake and Jani J. Drake, husband and w8o, Mortgagor, to Now Century Mortg^e Corporatton, MortgagM. on Moy 23, 2003 and recanted In foo Olflce of foe Rogtotor of Deeds tor too County of Bony, State of MtoNgan, on Juno 6, 2003 In Document No. 1106899, and oubooquontly assigned to The Provident Bonk, on which MortgagM there to duo, M of foo dote of tato Notice, the principal sum of 88539039, pfoe tator- Undor the power of sate oontainod in said Mortgage and too statute in such com mads and provktod, Notico to hereby given toot on Moy 13, 2004, at 130 p.m., local time, said Mortgage ohafl bo torectoood at sale al pubfle oudfon to 8w Nghool bidder at too Bony County CourthouM, County of Bany, Stalo of MtoNgan, (toot being one of too pteoM of hokflng Cfrcufl Court in Mid County), of the premtoM described in said Mortgage, or oom* part of flwm. The premtoe* dooerbod in ooid Mortgage to located in The TowneNp of Hope, County of Bany, State of Michigan and togaOy described ar Commencing on the Norih Section flno of Sectton 1. T2N, R9W, at too interaoeflon of Sagor Road and Cedar Creek Road for foo pteco of bogtantag; thonco Wool on said Section Ino 5X toot; toonco Souto 3X toot; toonco East 5X tooL more or Ism to lhe center** of Coder Creak Road; toonco Northerly atong foe oonteritao of Cedar Creek Rood 308 toot to foe pteco of beginning. Tax idontttcation No. 0807-001-01905. The redompflon period shal bo one (1) year from the date of the sate; untera determined abandoned in accordance wflh MCLA. 8X3241a. in which case the redemption period *hal bo toirty (X) day* from the date of ouch sals. Dated: March 26.2004 Ths Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys tor MortgagM 1995 N. Cedar, Suae 4 Holt. Ml 48842 (517) 699-4629 omioc? (4XMA9) Doted: April 8 8004 For Moro Intormoflon, ptoOM cofl: FC X 248393.1302 Trott ATM, PC. Attorneys For Counfrywkto Home Loans, inc. 30400 'fotegreph Rd Sto 200 Bta^iom Farms, MtoNgan 480253822 Rto 8009202F02 **r MG TO COLLECT A DMT ANY MFORMATKM WE OSTNNWSX DE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUflMCIBSLOWr YOU ARE M ACTIVE ISUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This octo raoy bo MORTGAGE SALE - Dotoutt l*s boon made to the oondfltor* of a mortgage mods by Judflh Robards, a stogie woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Rogiofrulton Systems, Inc, MortgagM, dated Moy 15,2003, and recorttod on May 21,2003 in insfrumont 1104833, in Barry coun­ ty records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage tt*re is ctaknod to bo duo M too dote hereof foo sum of Seventy Eight Thousand Rvo Hundred Seventy And 28/IX Doflws (87837026), indudtog interest 017.125% per annum. Und»r tt* power of sate contetaod to said mort­ gage and fl* statute In ouch com mads and pro­ vided, nofloo is hereby given foot sold mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate of too mortgaged promioos, or acme port of Atom, at pubfle vonduo, at too Bony County CourthouM in Hostings at 1X PM. on Moy 6,2004. Said premtoM are Mistorf to Cfly of Hosflngs, Bony County, MtoNgan, and are doocribod m: Lots 6 and 7, Stock 4, Chambortetoe AdcRton, accordtag to the recorded ptot thereof In Ubor 1 of Plots, on Pago 7, Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 montos from the dote of such sole, untoM dotom**d aban­ doned to accordance wflh MCLA 8X3241*, in which com the redemption period shafl bo X days from the date of ouch ecto. Doted: April, 2004 For more tokxmoflon, ptoOM col: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott 5 Trott, P.C. ____ „ Attorneys For Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc 3O4X 'totograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fanns, MtoNgm 480253822 Rto flO195O8R)1 �Page 18 - Thursday. April 22. 2004 - The Hastings Banner sentenced to nine month; in jail for violating his probation by using cocaine in March. Andrews received credit for four months served in jail. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon payment of $385 remaining in Larry J. Martz. 35. of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to 23 months to 10 years in prison for maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Martz received credit for 47 days served. He is eligible for SAI (special alternative iiirarceration) boot camp. Martz* prison sentence will run concurrent lo his sentence in two other cases. His attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said Martz was not a leader in the situation, but has a horrible addiction. Fisher told Martz, “I hope you’ll use this opportunity to use services by the Department of Corrections before it kills you." • Larry Andrews. 33. of Battle Creek, was CALL... The Hastings SANNER • 945-9554 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber. 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome. 27,000 miles. runs great, must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call (269)838-7635 or (269)838­ 8909. FOR SALE: Couch A match­ ing love seat, 5 years old, $50 for both. 1 Large coffee table with matching smaller coffee table, $20 for both. 1 twin size bed frame, $15. 1 large dining room table, no chairs, $50 obo. (269)948-1941 after 6pm. FOR SALE: Man and lady golf dubs, full sets. (269)945- SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtoi ’ tress set $175. (517)71’ GREENSCAPE LAWN CARE providing a full line of services. Lawn fertiliza­ tion & weed control tree & shrub spray programs. Merit grub control aeration, spi­ der spray programs for the house. Fully licensed A in­ sured. Call toll free 877-816­ 4763 or visit our web site GreenscapeLawnCare.com to leam more about our company A request a free quote. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad LARGE BEDROOM APARTMENT: for rent. $450 + utilities, Middleville schools, in Freeport. For ap- 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphic, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., listings. At HASTINGS 4 100. 300 500. 700 I KLIMT (PG-13, FTWSATLS11 10 KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to Fife Lake. State land,9Manistee River, trails. Idea) getaway loca­ Northem Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. I WILL HAUL your junk cars away for free. Call brad, (269)209-1916 WANTED: 1-5 acres be­ tween Hastings A Middle­ ville. Must be buildable. (616)299-5483 BOOK PACKERS: CONSTRUCTION/LABORERS: to $20/hr. + over­ time. Many people needed! Training now! (616)949-2424 lastic Book Fairs to help build fairs for schools. Help kids become life long learn­ ers by making great books available for tnern to read. Scholastic Book Fairs, the in­ HOSPITAL CLERICAL/ dustry leader in children's PATTENT REP: to $1350/ hr. + full benefits. Many peo- LARGE WAREHOUSE/HILO. to $16/hr, full benefits! PACKAGING LINE AS­ SEMBLY: to $13/hr. + full benefits. Many shifts need­ ed! Great working environ­ ment! (616)949-2424 Jobline FREE 31" TELEVISION de Outlet See Deb or Nancy to8ay? 1-877-738-1090 (SAT-SUN 1205) 2 15 425 e 55 M0 I I WILL HAUL your junk cars away for free. Call brad, (269)209-1916 FOR SALE: 1990 GMC Sier­ ra, 110,200 mites, NADA over $3,000 selling for $4500 includes cap tool box. (269)945-5747 FREE oiiMBaiafFG-ts 3RD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280. tion. Drive and cleared site already installed, electric. $25,900, $500 down, $320/month. 11% land con­ tract. ROUTE DELIVERY (CITY EXPRESS): to $16/hr. + ben­ efits. Full training! All local routes. (616)949-2424 Jobline FOR EVERYONE TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 .or (269)948­ 8508. motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call (269)838-7635 or (269)8388909. Basic office duties! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. License SION. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, condition, $5,000. Call Mamie K. Young. 27. from Kalamazoo was sentenced six mouths in jail for possession of methamphetamine. She received credit for 136 days served in jail. Andrews was on probation for possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. • Sentencing is scheduled for May 20 for Aaron D. Mead, 21, from Nashville. He pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to pay his court assessments. If he pays the assessments. Mead will be discharged from probation in May. Mead was on probation for selling/manufacturing marijuana. • Timothy J. Bleeker, 22, from Delton, entered a plea of not guilty for violating his probation by changing his residence without permission. Fisher appointed an attorney to represent him. Bleeker was on probation for fourth-degree forced criminal sexual conduct • A bench warrant was issued for William J. Leach Jr. for failing to appear in court. Leach's sentencing was adjourned until April 29. • A probation violation hearing was adjourned until May 6 for Dorrance L. Hoffman, 111. He is accused of breaking and entering a building with intent. DRAKE'S DAYCARE has 3 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, SUNDAY, APRIL 25. 400 EXHIBI­ the front counter. TOR*, FIRST SHOW OF 2004! RAIN OR SHINE! FASTER ENTRY, NOW *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ TWO GATES! 730AJH. TO SAT: 88K, very dean, power 4.O0P.M., LOCATED AT sunroof, full new THE ---------------------------FAIRGROUNDS, shift FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang red mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion. $4,000 obo Call cj: (269)9484190. FOUND: Yellow Lab, female with teal collar. Followed Black Lab with blue collar home. If you think this may he your dog, please call (269)838-6030 or (269)758­ 3489. ONE ON ONE: in lieu of you there is me. Loving care well as lots o (269)945-9612 >DF080263555 • Scott Smith. 59. of Delton was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation for selling/manufacturing marijuana. Smith received credit for 107 days served in jail. His driver's license was suspended for six months, with restricted use after 30 days. In other recent court business: Banner CLASSIFIEDS $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, newt used. Must sell! (517)719^062 court assessments. Andrews pleaded guilty to the charge. He was ordered to be discharged from pro­ bation upon release from jail. beginning May 17, which is mandatory with a prior conviction. Eakins must attend substance abuse coun­ seling first and second shifts. Pull es. Must have the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 300 pound;. We oner competitive salary, positive atmosphere, flexible working schedules and time off during the summer months. Please apply in per­ son at Scholastic Book Fairs, 8280 Broadmoor SE, Caledo­ nia, MI 49316. Scholastic Book Fairs believes diversity leads to strength. EOE/AA/H/V/DFWP CARPET CLEANERS: $400$600/wk. 17 positions, full time, permanent, company training. (616)954-2191 for immediate interview. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li- MOBILE HOME TRADE ronment. (616)248IN SALE: get an extra 10% of the cash value of your present home, when you THE FEED DEPOT, feeds trade in, 1-877-738-1090. for your needs, tack A more. 4-H discount. Northtown FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ Center, (269)623-6898. RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ NEW WAY TO LOSE 738-1090. WEIGHT: leam how to eat t for your body with Works. New Outlook $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN Loss A Nutrition. mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, $150 FOUR POST BED: runs great must see to apking with Sealy Posterpedic mattress set (2 months o!u). (517)204-0600 8909. • Sentencing was delayed until April 14, 2005, for Amy Bustance, 22, of Hastings. Bustance pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a building oa State Street with intent to commit a crime. In exchange for the guilty plea, two similar charges of safe breaking and conspiracy to break into and enter a building were dis­ missed. Bustance was placed on probation until sentencing. • Robert J. Miarfca, 20, from Delton, will be discharged from probation when all his court fines and costs are paid. Miarfca is on probation for unlawful use of a motor vehicle. • Amanda M. Bennett, 24, of Kalrenazoo, was sentenced to five months in jail and three years probation for possession of metham­ phetamine.' She received credit for 40 days served in Rennert must attend substance abuse coun­ seling. ’ Bennett pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a charge of operating a meth lab. Flatter said. “I hope you’re successful on getting a handle oa your addiction. We have programs si the jail, such as cognitive behav­ ior testing and counseling. GED classes and substsnee abuse counseling.” • Daniel C. Helsel. S3, of Hasting, was sentenced to one year in jail aad five years probation for secooddegree criminal sexual conduct Helsel was ordered not to have contact with any child under 16 yean old. He must complete a sex offender program. The girt’s mother addressed the court “I pot my daughter in i ounarling over this matter," the victim's mother raid. "She does­ n't feel safe." The mother objected to Hebei receiving a sentence of only one year in jail because she said she wants her daughter so know Helsel will not be around. Bany County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said hs thought the one-year jail sen­ tence was appropriate. “He's fully admitted his wrongdoing," McNeill said. Hebei's attorney. David Kuzava, said the offense is Hebei's first felony conviction. “He acknowledged full responsibility for his actions.*' Kuzava said. * Sentencing waarlelayed until Oct 7 for April J. Murray, 24. of Lake Odessa, on domestic violence and false report convic­ tions. • Robin L. Nink, 47. from Plainwell, will return to coun May 6 for violating her proba­ tion by using opiaseaor methamphetamine. Fisher appointed James Kinney to repre­ sent her. • Philip D. Hosey. 36. from Hastings, was sentenced to one to two years in prison for possession of marijuana, second offense. Hosey was sentenced to 39 days in jail for driving while impaired and received credit for 39 days served in jail. Also. Hosey pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of operating a vehi­ cle while intoxicated, driving without a license and a second offense notice. • Sentencing was adjourned until April 29 for Jesse S. Peart, who is accused of writing bad checks. • Larry W. Eakins, 46. from Battle Creek, was semencud to 30^hys in jail and three yean probutaa for deeming a vehicle oa Hickory Road wide under the influence of alcohol and a third offense notice. His vehicle was immobilized for one year Man dies after Jumping from moving car WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A 23 year-old Sunfield mm died from dosed head injuries sustained when he jumped from a moving car on M-50 Highway and Clark Road Sunday, April IS. Jo Ann Briggs. 53. of Sunfield, was eastbound of M-50 Highway when her intoxicat­ ed son, Joel S. Briggs, opened the passenger door and exited the car. Jo Ann Briggs said she had slowed down to about 30 mph before Joel opened the door. He was transported to Spectrum Health by Air Care because of the inrapwitwing injuries from impact with the pavement Teen driver cited In rollover injuring 4 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP— Four occupants were tnnqnrted for injuries to var­ ious hospitals resulting from a one-car rollover crash on Marsh Road Sunday, April 18. An unlicensed 15-year-old girt admitted to speeding over 60 mph on a curve posted at 45 mph when the lost control, flipping over several times in the ditch after skidding off the road, said Michigan Stale Troopers Ray Votosky and Mike Behrendt from the Hastings Post One unrestrained back seat passenger, Jennifer Hodgman. 18, of PlainwelL was eject­ ed from the vehicle. Hodgman was flown to Spectrum Health-Butterwonh Campus in Grand Rapids, where she is being treated for a broken back and ribs. . The driver and two paisrngrrs were transported by Wayland EMS to Pennock Hospital for minor injuries and treated and released. The driver was cited for speeding and driving without a license (never applied for one). She was not drinking alcohol Hodgman was drinking and may be receiving a minor in possessioo citation. Another passenger was cited for minor in possrssirui When troopers talked to the vehicle's owner, it was evident to troopers he was drink­ ing as well, said Vokxky. All of the young people in the car had attended a back-yard cookout a few miles from the crash when the 53-year-old vehicle owner reportedly gave the driver permission to take his new PT Cruiser for a ride. The vehicle was totaled in the rollover. The under-age drinkers admitted taking intoxicants front the cookout without the knowledge of adults, but a warrant request is pending to rhaty the vehicle owner with allowing an unlicensed minor to operate his vehicle. Intoxicated man arrested for assault HASTINGS — A 22-yeor-oid Hastings man was arrested for aggravated assault Sunday, April 18, in the 500 block of East Bond Street During an argument between the man and his 26-year-old girlfriend, the woman acti­ vated a direct connect communications device to alert her mother for help, Hastings police said. After the mother and ttrpftthrr anived, the man attacked the 39-year-old man. who is also from Hastings, police said. The 22-year-old man possessed a 9mm semi-automatic handgun white intoxicated and allegedly threatened to use it on himself before police arrived. He was transported to the Barry County Jail without incident The case has been tinned over to the Bany County prosecutors' office. Local man arrested In domestic assault HASTINGS — A 41-year-old Hastings man was arrested for domestic assault in the 500 block of East Walnut Street after he assaulted his 39-year-old girthtend Friday night April 16. A witness heard a child yelling at the man to “stop hitting his mommy." Hastings police said. Police located the victim across the street from where the assault allegedly occurred. She said she waa struck in the mouth three times after asking her boyfriend to settle down because he was yelling at the kids, police said. The man was transported to Barry County Jail without incident Man accused of pointing BB gun at kids HASTINGS — A daisy BB pistol was seized from a 33-year-old Hastings man who allegedly pointed the gun at two small children in the 300 block of W. Apple Street last Thursday evening. April 15. The children ran home to tell their father of the incident, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department Police spoke to the man, who stated he was shooting at targets tat denied pointing the gun at the children. The case is under review at the prosecutors' office. Peculiar towing leads to 2 men’s arrests HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriff's deputies were called about a car being towed on its wheel rims and wandering all over Center Road last Ttrsday after­ noon. April 13. Deputies found a pickup truck towing a Volkswagen, which did not have tires or win­ dow glass, deputies said. The driver of the pickup fled on foot when police arrived, but was apprehended a short time later. Philip D. Hosey. 37. of Vermontville was arrested for absconding on parole, driving on a suspended license, third offense, and a probation violation for alcohol consumption, deputies said. A plea sentence is scheduled for April 27. The VW operator. Gregory A. FryHind. 42. from Hastings, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. A pre-exam is set for May 5. Man accused of having sex with child BARRY TOWNSHIP — A '44-year-old man was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree with a person under 13 yean old. Michigan State Police Trooper Ray Volosky from lhe Hastings Post said be investi­ gated the report April 4, winch was initiated by Barry County Child Protective Services, snd attested the nun. Robert J. Aimes. Child Protective Services personnel sre continuing to work with all involved patties and police. Police car totaled In crash with deer PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A police car was deemed not driveable after it crashed while attempting to avoid a deer on Lindsey Road near Houveoer Road and ran off the road Friday, April 16. Police officer Mark Dale Doster was northbound on Lindsey Road when be encoun­ tered the deer and swerved off lhe road. The front of the vehicle hit the ditch and the rear end swung around striking a tree. Doster sustained non-incapacitating injury and was transported to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo by Mercy Ambulance. He was treated and released. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 22. 2004 - Page 19 Lowell man’s body recovered after drowning in Thornapple The Kent County Sheriff Department’s Dive Recovery Team Wednesday reported finding the body of a man missing from a boating accident in the Thornapple River. Robert Medrick Perry II! was recovered from the Thornapple River at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday and lhe Kent County medical examiner was called to the scene. Deputy Don Hamilton. Marine Unit deputy, said they were using an underwater camera to help locate lhe body. The Squires family of Rockford donated this camera to the department. “Our dive recovery leam had located one of their (the Squires) family members drowned in November 2002.” Hamilton said. “This piece of equipment can save time and helps the divers spend less lime underwater. Locating a loved one quickly is extremely helpful for lhe other family members. In this case family members were waiting nearby on shore watching the dive team conduct their search." Hamilton said he was told the body was Tracy Albrecht 2.1.IMO <.!.> SM-5OOO w ® OPEN HOUSE - Saturday. April 24th, 1-3 p.m. located in 12 feet of water approximately 25 yards from the overturned boat. He added Perry’s jacket was located separate from the body and it appears he did have time to take the jacket off. The incident occurred last Sunday night when Perry and John Daniel Fisher. 29. of Alto, were fishing in a ten-foot rowboat when it swamped and they began to swim toward shore. Fisher was able to make it to shore and ran to a nearby home for help. Perry, howev­ er. did not make it to shore. It is unknown if the high winds played a part in this boating accident. Officers were told that the boat was anchored from the rear. The missing man was last seen about 40 yards from the boat. He was wearing Carhartt cloth­ ing. which may have made swimming very hard. Neither wore personal floatation devices. A number of fire departments assisted using their rescue boats. Cascade. Ada and Lowell Fire Departments were on scene, as well as a helicopter from the Coast Guard. KARAOKE Freeoort Tavern 10856 Whispering Valley Lane <M-37 to Cherry Valley. umth to Whnfxnng Valley lane. eaw to botnet 1 A.M. SATURDAY April 24* Mc’d by Kickin' Karaoke 015251*6 RN’s / LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time / Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay, Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and Prosecutor accepts bindover in fatal snowmobile accident Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill will not appeal the bindover decision by District Court Judge Gary Holman on the fatal truck-snowmobile collision Jan. 27 that killed a 17-year-old Wayland girl. Holman decided there will be no seconddegree murder charge in connection with the incident. The pick-up truck, driven by Cory Jo Schut. 24. struck a snowmobile on Bass Road, near Patterson Road, in Thornapple Township. Barry County, killing Jamie Reurink. 17, of Wayland. “In a careful and thoughtful review of the Court's decision, the facts available and known from the night of Jan. 27. and the law. the rationale reached by the court, and stated in its written opinion, is the right decision." McNeill said. “This office believes this defendant should be held to the highest possi­ ble level of accountability as a result of his callous, horrific and obviously unlawful actions on that night." Schut still faces charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident and driving with a suspended license. “The prosecutor’s responsibility is lo seek justice." McNeill said. “This responsibility should not preclude a reasonable and rational review of the applicable law and evidence available. Barry County District Court Judge Gar y Holman was correct in his review of the preliminary examination evidence and reached the correct decision. 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Caledonia, Ml r-»t>ll (616) 698-6350 08834C70. y Michigan Home Finance ’’-If State St 575 TAUHBt LAKE WAP HASHMI, Ml 99058 PH0HE: (269)998-9891 PHOtK: am wwm jmwjkcmi miwy' Hastings Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! IS OOPS! (Sony, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Call today! 269-945-6280 Mrt Ml IM. fit M: WM. TMn. M; MM taK MM kl WMM Locally owned and operated. “Give-away” c.on i fr tin v< i �Page 20 - Thursday. April 22. 2004 - The Hastings Banner TK, Hastings may combine into competitive swim team by Marek Westover Staff Writer A combined, cooperative swim team appears to be in the works for Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg high schools. The school boards for both districts Monday night discussed the idea of the two high schools working together to form a swimming club to compete with other area schools. The program would be housed in the new Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC). Stephen Hoke, athletic director/assistant principal at Hastings High School, said they are still in the decision making process con ccming lhe cooperative swim team. The schools arc going through the application process through the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Several school districts not far away have high school varsity swim teams for both boys and girts, including Wayland. Ionia. Otsego. Plainwell, Byron Center and Godwih Heights. Some of these schools compete in an “O-K Rainbow" league and are looking for more members. Combining the resources of Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings is a good mix. Hoke told the Hastings board. With the co-op. both schools contribute to the cost of the team, something that can help in tough financial times at schools when sports are in "jeopardy." Hoke said they arc unsure about how many students would participate in swimming, but they feel there is enough interest. Thornapple Kellogg has a pool on campus, but it is too short for meets and has no diving well. The CERC pool would allow the stu­ dents a close option for practice and meets. If the cooperative swim team is established, there would be a girls' team and boys' team. Cooperatives help small schools offer more opportunities-with the same process being applied to work in Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg schools. The school boards may act on the cooper­ ative swim team at their next meeting. In other business Monday night, the Hastings board: • Announced the retirements of high school science teacher Marcia Freridge and Central Elementary custodian Donald Howell. • Heard an educational presentation from CERC Coordinator Judy Johnson about the four LIFEPAK CR-T automated external defibrillator training systems that were pur­ chased from student organizations' donations. • Heard a quarterly report on areas of emphasis, which included a report from Superintendent Chris Cooley that tberc had been dog searches on March 11 and no con­ traband w?s found at the high school and mid­ dle school. Steven Harbison, director of operational services, spoke about the new security cam­ eras from Print Makers Service Inc. that were installed at the high school and the CERC. The cost was covered as part of the bond issue. During the construction of the commu­ nity center, some cable from the old camera which students present an ID card (debit card! to pay for lunch. Parents deposit money into the account and students then redeem with their cards. When a student presents the card and it's scanned and the picture appears, this keeps students from using another's card. • Was told the schools have updated soft­ ware with an even better filter to block out unwanted websites. Though no filter can block everything. Harbison said with the new system they feel more comfortable with the level of coverage. • Adopted a resolution for “School Family Day" Tuesday. May 4. to recognize the efforts of the school personnel. • Appointed Board Treasurer Eugene Haas as a representative at lhe deliberations for the Barry Intermediate School District's budget for the 2004-2005 school year. Board Secretary Donald Myers was selected as the alternate. • Accepted a gift of $7366.99 from the Star Elementary PTO to help purchase science materials and equipment, and library and classroom books and materials for Star Elementary. The board also accepted a gift of system and cameras had to be removed. The new cameras are an upgrade and cover areas to include parking lots, child care center, pool, lobby by the gym. main entrances, the weight and cardio rooms. • Learned that a new point of service pro­ gram is being installed at the high school, in Retiring teacher Marcie Freridge 6th Anniversary Special! 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 SLE Aluminum Wheels, CD/Cassette, 1-6 Motor WAS $33,005 Now $28,954 -$3,500 Bonus -$1,000 rREE OIL CHANGE Certificate with any fest drive of a new vehicle! $24,454 • Other Incentives may apply. Plus tax. title, plates. Rebates to dealer. Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Exceeding Expectations GMC WE ME PWEESOONAL GRADE is a MIKJQUB: Eric Dretstxjch. President MonAWBdurHS Don Gentry. 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The board granted approval in principle and final approval for the Star Elementary fifth-graders for a trip to Greenfield Village April 30. • Adopted the recommended changes in graduation requirements, so they are consis­ tent with the change in schedule. The next meeting of the Hastings Board of Education will be Monday. May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. SttYKf NOIW; Amy Piper, Soles Mon4W8-7 Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr Tub, Thu & Fti 8-5 09531423 Great Deals on Pre-owned Wheels! 99 CHEVY 1800 Z-71 sporaoc 53V-e.HKH)TOSaL $249 DOWN - ONLY $249 MONTH The first "Write Away” awards will be given to students during a 7 p.m. presentation Thursday. April 29, in the Hastings High School library. The public is invited to attend. The awards are for writing excellence in the fields of poetry, fiction and essays. All submissions are by high school student* and were judged by a panel of experienced writ­ ers. The cash awards are funded by the Kensinger and Alice Jones Write Away Scholarship Fund, administered by the Barry Community Foundation. "The purpose of the awards." say the Joneses in a prepared statement, “is to give encouragement to young writers. What they do is as difficult and demanding as any ath­ letic endeavor, and they deserve recognition.” Sheree Newel) directed the activity for the high school, and Jennifer Richards coordinat­ ed for the foundation. PRIVATE, continued from page 1-------------lion campaigns, in violation of campaign finance laws. 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See Story on Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 121 s Cm ACM ST HAST SGS Ml 4!;^ !893 VOLUME 151, No. 18 ANNER Thursday, April 29. 2004 PRICE 509 my Kuzava chosen city attorney Rrat Friday focus oil tiovt, continues Tta am fta Friday mrioa at ana 7 <8 fccw <fa <■ <«fonni«a ctaMy gnwnnar, tat fai “H-Step BsooMonT taO**1 Mb fca®a tadacad io by •.iarcie Westover Staff Writer Amy Kuzava was appointed as the new Hastings City Attorney Monday night, suc­ ceeding new Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. City officials said there were advertise­ ments placed and faxes sent to all Hastings legal firms listed in the yellow pages. Proposals were received from several candi­ dates and then four were selected for an inter­ view. Those finalists selected to be interviewed included Kuzava. Robert Longstreet. David Makled and Timothy Tromp. Makled's bid was for an annual retainer of $12,000. plus $110 per hour. Tramp’s was a $9,600 for annual retainer and $120 per hour. Amy Kuzava’s bid was $12,628 and $120 per hour. Longstreet put in a bid for $12,000 per year and $150 for a partner and $110 for an asso­ ciate. After the interview process, in which many questions were asked, the recommendation of Kuzava was made to the City Council, despite the fact her proposed rate was highest among the four. With the vote of the council Monday night, Kuzava was appointed as the next city attorney. Kuzava said she was thankful for the opportunity to be able to serve in the city attorney position and to serve the community. Kuzava is part of the firm McPhillips & Kuzava with attorney Michael McPhillips at the Apple Street Law Office in Hastings. She has a ceneral practice that includes working with bankiuptcy, criminal law. family law. personal injuries and now for the City of See CITY ATTORNEY, pg. 2 COA to seek tax increase County OCC is abolished Ito fanfa tpaamad by fa Barry Ctaaqr Daaaocatfc Cfatatfee, win be held at aooa Friday. May 7. at fa ItaaMa Mhnoa HaO, coasar of Green Sid JsffMMI MOCtS. media.” The First Friday forum and 12 proposals, which included abolishing the OCC, were widely publicized in the Banner and have Ftofte taaaraad in doaatiaa to Barry Cnaaty'a WaftAonrica ihroacb fa ZtaaanaaaaarycaSfaai at MS-2356 or daaaSaoa can be reads faoa^ fam aa fa Doable A Cookie Co. located on prompted controversy. The OCC is a group of citizens appointed by the board to propose salary levels for the commissioners and county elected officials such as the sheriff, register of deeds, prose­ cuting attorney, clerk, surveyor and drain commissioner. They meet every two years to research what other county officials’ salaries are and the duties and requirements of each of the positions before making recommenda­ tions. Commissioner Jim French said. “We have talked about this (eliminating the OCC) for a at 1-800466-3463, run In 18. Spoaaor fans to participate in fa Berry Coaaqr WrikAtrira are availaHeoKaort Immr hearty fcOowtag fa Martinss HV> School Atonal Btnqnet Saturday. May 15, a concert will be kdd to honor fanner Haatiaga vocal ramie teacher long time.” He said he personally didn’t like the all-ornothing approach to pay increases which the OCC had to operate under. “We either had to vote it in or out, we couldn’t separate some items.” French explained. “It had to be all or none.” Commissioner Don Nevins said, “I think this board would have acted quicker on it if the OCC would have met every year instead of every two years.” Commissioner Wayne Adams said, “This topic has come up at more than one county commission meeting some time ago.” See OCC, pg 2 Itaconm win be held in fa high actaoi Ironac hail at 7 JO pjn. Those atMndhs fa banged win move fan fa rtaliria to fa tone tall far fa con- by David T. Young Editor The Bany County Commission on Aging will ask for a half mill tax levy in the Aug. 3 primary election. COA Director Tammy Pennington told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that the request isan increase over the previous rate of a quarter mill, which was pass«i for five years in August 1990 and for 10 years in August 1995. The current one quarter mill levy expires Dec. 31,2004. The board adopted a resolution to place the issue on the August primary ballot. Pennington said there will be just one mill­ age request, with renewal and increase com­ bined. “The COA Board feels we can't operate on any less than a half mill,” she said. She explained that Barry County’s senior citizen population and its needs are increas­ by David T. Young Editor One of the “12-Step Recovery" county government reform proposals has won offi­ cial approval, but the County Board of Commissioners refuses to credit bipartisan pressure efforts. The board Tuesday night adopted a resolu­ tion in a 7-0 vote to eliminate the Officers’ Compensation Commission, which set the pay for commissioners and other county offi­ cials. The move, effective immediately, just happens to coincide with one of 12 reform proposals outlined in the April 2 First Friday Ibnmt However, board members were quick to deny recent bipartisan reform efforts had any­ thing to do with it Commissioner Ken Neil read the resolu­ tion and said, “h’s been thought about and talked about for some time. It doesn't have anything to do with what’s come up in the The president in the parade? Perhaps the most unique entry in the Maple Syrup Festival grand parade last Saturday was this depiction of President George W. Bush on the campaign trail. The float featured members of The Revue donning masks of the president (waving), his wife, Laura. Vice President Richard Cheney and an entourage of Secret Service agents. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Private meeting examined by attorney general office by David T. Young Editor The Michigan Attorney General’s office is looking into an accusation the Barry County Board of Commissioners may have violated the Open Meetings Act with a private meeting April 14 in Baltimore Township. A representative from Attorney General Mike Cox’s office last Thursday called the Banner and asked for a fax of Vice President Fred Jacob's editorial “Secret meeting unethical, if not illegal” and was said to have a copy of the front page story April 22 about the meeting in question. Man Davis of the attorney general's office said he personally hadn't dealt with the issue, but someone on the staff was investigating. coaapoaad arms to honor Mr. Moyer. A lew aotoa also win be perfanned by faraaer Moyer nsdeata. 5num win prac­ tice from 111* to 1 pm on fa 15th in fa lactate tan. The concert win be coder fa direction of Patti LaJoye, with aaaiatance from leany Bender RusseU, Supervisor George Cullers. The Banner contacted Michigan Pressl Association Attorney Dawn Phillips-Hertz. See MEETING, pg 3 by David T. Young Editor A large group of unhappy employees of the Mujmb fuMan^arr Mora Nows Brief* on ofa 2 The complaint followed the story that five of the eight members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners met privately at the Baltimore Township Hall Wednesday evening, April 14. In attendance were Commission Chairman Jeff MacKenzie; Vice Chair Sandra James; commissioners Clare Tripp. Ken Neil and Tom Wing; County Clerk Deb Smith, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, Sheriff Steve DeBoer, former State Rep. Terry Geiger and host Baltimore Township ing. “We need more dependable funding,” she said. “We are serving a significantly larger number of seniors.” Pennington said 63 of Michigan’s 83 coun­ ties have millage levies for senior citizen services. She noted that Calhoun County spends $89.65 per senior citizen. Kent County spends $49.31, Ionia $46.11 and Barry about $25. She said the Bany County COA includes a board of directors. 27 employees, 245 volun­ teers and is available to more than 9.000 older Americans, up from about 6500 in 1980. The percentage of senior citizens in the general population increased from 14.3 to 16.2 percent over the last 20 years. Pennington outlined the services the COA traditionally has offered, such as Meals on Wheels, senior dining centers, in-home respite care and housekeeping services, and she noted there have been services added over the past 20 years, including a cancer support group. A ARP tax clinics, senior meal choice dining, kinship care and medical transportation. She said the COA has served 1,037 people in one way or another since Jan. 1. “We need more funding to meet the more complex medical needs of our seniors.” she said. The half-mill request, if approved by vot­ ers county-wide in the August primary, would mean an extra $50 a year on a home with an assessed value of $100,000. Health Dept, employees picket at county meeting can. An ataani choir win sing a aewiy Former Moyer students who with to participate and have not mdicaaed so, faedd can Steve Youngs at 269-945­ 4350 or Fred Jacoba at 269-945-9747 or 945-9554. The anneal ahmmi banquet will begin with a dinner at 5 JO pm in fa cafete­ ria. Tickets are available at Boeley's far $10 or those interested can send a self­ addressed stamped envelope to Donna Kinney, 415 N. Taffce, Hastings. 49058. Amy Kuzava Barry-Eaton District Health Department overwhelmed the Barry County Board of Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. More than 60 people tried to cram into City Council chambers to express their displeasure Several employees from the Barry Eaton District Health Department staged a pick­ et on behalf of the 96 employees that work in both counties. Employees carried signs that read “Health Care Deserves Health Care" and “Wanted: Fair Contract". Yesterday at noon the first picket took place in front of the Court House, with an afternoon pick­ et scheduled by the Health Department and by fellow employees in Eaton County. with lack of progress on a new contract. Union members of the Ingham County Employees Association. Public Employees Representative Association, said they weren't troubled by a proposed 2 percent pay increase, but couldn’t afford the health department’s latest proposal to have them pay 70 percent of all health care insurance premi­ um increases. The 100 or so employees of the district health department said they have been work­ ing without a new contract for about six and a half months, after the old pact expired last October. Besides being upset about the health care provision, employees complained of low morale and loss of several key longtime employees, particularly Linda Potter, immu­ nization program coordinator. Potter explained to the board that the group was appearing at its meeting because some of the department’s funding comes from the Barry County Commission. See HEALTH DEPT., pg 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. April 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Cedar Creek plans program on birds ILR offers class on national parks To celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. docents at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will bring the public an evening of family entertainment as they become the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Players from 7 to 9 The Hastings campus of the Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement will have a four-week class on national parks. Classes will meet Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning this afternoon. Thursday, April 29. Besides videos on Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Great Parks of Alaska, the group may consider national parks in other countries. Participants are invited to comment on their experiences in visiting any of the national parks. Some consideration will be given to the future of national parks, whose success in appealing to so many visitors has brought some harmful effects. Excess auto traffic and its toxic emissions, ar well as commercial activities in and near the parks can endanger them. This classroom journey will introduce participants to some of the most beautiful pm Saturday. May 8. Using the formal from classic television game shows 'What’s My Line' and 'I’ve Got a Secret.* participants can lecrn about some of Michigan's renowned naturalists and the birds they have studied. Audience participation is key to spotting the stars of this show. Special guest appearances will be made by a few of Michigan's active natural­ ists. while a few bird impressionists also may stop by. Casey Harris of the institute says. “You don’t have to be a bird lover to enjoy the program, you may possibly find the study of birds contagious. Even experienced birders may learn a thing or two." The cost of the program is $5 for member adults and $3 for children under 12. Non­ members are $6 for adults and $4 for chil­ dren under 12. Pre-registration is required. Call (269) 721-4190. Trail Association opens new section The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association officially will open a 2.7-mile section of hiking path Saturday. May 1, in the Fort Custer National Cemetery west of Battle Creek. An opening ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the east entrance of the trail on Armstrong Rond, eight-tenths of a mile north of Dickman Rond. The public is invit­ ed. The new section of trail traverses a red pine forest planted nearly 70 years ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) just north of the burial sites, passes through an abandoned apple orchard, and then winds through secluded marshland. The NCTA was granted permission to build its trail on government land after long discussions with the cemetery administra­ tion. The agreement allows the NCTA access and right-of-way on the property on the cooditidn that no dogs, masoned vehi­ cles. or bicycles be permitted-only people on foot For more information on the North Country National Scenic Trail and other local trail opportunities in the Battle Creek area, call Tom Garnett at (269) 382-2561 or Annette Chapman of the Calhoun County Parks and Recreation Commission, (269) 781-9841. Nominations sought for‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Club of Hastings is seek­ ing nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club pro­ gram that honors members of the communi­ ty who serve their fellow citizens. The chib annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional pub­ lic-spirited deeds who, because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. Thk year's award will be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon on Thursday, May 26, at YMCA of Barry County’s Camp Algonquin. In addition to being recognized at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recip­ ient has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade in August. To nominate someone for the award, please pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling out the nomina­ tion form, return it to the library in person or via mail by Friday, May 14. Plan Commission sots public hearing The Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public bearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, to consider amendments to the 1999 master plan for the City of Hastings. City Clerk Joe Young said the area con­ sidered in this master plan amendment is located within the area bounded by West State Street, Court Street, South Broadway and Market Street. The Planning Commission is considering a change in the future land use from a separate commercial and residential classification to a planned unit development (PUD) designation to be called the Court Street Planned Unit Development area, which would allow, a mix of uses subject to design standards to insure compatibility with nearby residential uses and to provide a transition westward from the downtown area. and lesser known parks. To register or for more information, call 948-9500, extension 2838, or 948-2347. Wildflower walk will be Sunday The community is invited to lake pan in a guided wildflower walk at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 2 p.m. Sunday. May 2. Dr. Gary Pierce, professor emeritus of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, will lead the hike. Participants will have a chance to visit ’Little Grand Canyon.' a 150-fooC deep gorge carved by glacial melt water more than 10,000 yean ago, located on a 50-acre parcel not contiguous to the insti­ tute's. n 555 acres of land. This hike only occurs once a year and is the most popular among the scheduled hikes. Participants will view a great diversity of wildflowers found in a mature forest dis­ turbed little by human activities. Some wildflowers that may be seen on the hike are large flowered trillium. hepaticas, trout lilies and dogtooth violets, dutchman's breeches, blue cohosh, and jack-in-the-pul-pit «. The cost of the hike is only $3 for a^nem,bar os $6 far member families (immediate family) and S5 for anon-member or $10 for I noo-member families (immediate family only). Pre-registration is required and may be done by calling (269) 721-4190. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toed and heeled shoes. Candidate filing deadline May 11 The deadline for Republican and Democratic Party candidates to file for state, county and township partisan offices in Michigan is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. Republican and Democratic candidates who seek the office of state representative or a county office may file a $100 filing fee instead of a petition. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m., Longtime ‘citizen watchdog’ Ward Weiler dies at age 99 by David T. Young Editor One of Barry County’s most persistent cit­ izen watchdogs died at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Saturday. April 24. Ward 0. Weiler Sr., 99. died several days after being taken to the hospital for a heart ailment. He had been active almost to the end. attending his last Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning. April 13. Weiler had become a public fixture with his habitual appearances at County Board meet­ ings. He often took commissioners to task for their actions, most recently for purchasing the old Peace Community Church land and build­ ing to build a new health department facility and to renovate the church into a new Commission on Aging. He often cited state laws from long ago to support his arguments. In his last comments to the County Board, he made his classic statement. ’’The board is supposed to serve the people, not the other way around.’* Weiler actually ran for a seat on the board against Chairman James Bailey in 1996. Though it often took a lol of criticism from Weiler over the years, the board once adopted a resolution honoring him for his citizenship and presented him with a plaque. He later relumed it over another of his disputes with commissioners. Commissioner Ken Neil commented at Tuesday night’s County Board meeting, "We couldn’t always answer Ward’s questions and concerns... He loved to challenge us when he was here." Donald Wiggins, who appeared at the meeting to criticize the board, invoked Weiler’s name, saying. “It is necessary for me to perform this function tonight since Ward Weiler cannot. But I am sure he’s still watch­ ing and hoping that somebody will put their shoulder to the grindstone and continue his thankless watchdog task for the citizens of Barry County." A moment of silence at Tuesday night's board meeting was held to honor him. Weiler also often was seen locally at Richie’s Koffec Shop discussing local, state, national and international political issues. He made a “Public Opinion" statement about the County Board having night meetings only a few weeks ago. Though only a couple of months shy of being a centenarian, he was regarded by virtually everyone he spoke with as lucid, intelligent and well versed. He often researched and wrote letters to the editor of the Banner. In its July 4 edition last summer, the Banner editorialized about his citizenship, patriotism and community involvement (see inside today’s edition). Weiler was bom June 17,1904, in Fremont, Ohio, the son of George and Lena (Weidman) Weiler. He attended school in Vermontville. At the age of 18. he moved to Chicago, where he worked for International Harvester, making farm equipment for five years. He then came to Hastings, where he fanned for the Willets Dairy Farm and the Stowell Farm. He married Mary Stutz on Feb. 17, 1936. She spent countless hours with him at Richie's and accompanied him at many pub­ lic functions. Their daughter, Patricia Walton is on the executive committee of the Barry County Republican party and in active in Michigan GOP political circles. Weiler spent 20 years working at Royal ATTORNEY, continued from page 1 Hastings. She has been an associate with Fekkes in the past. The proposal from her firm said. “McPhillips & Kuzava has had a close work­ ing relationship with Ms. Fekkes over the course of the last six months that has includ­ ed orientation to and familiarity with repre­ sentation of the city in a legal capacity. We would be able to provide the city with conti­ nuity in its transition period of securing new legal counsel due to the assistance of Ms. Fekkes. who has been generous in sharing her time and knowledge in order to enable us to be familiar with the legal issues currently concerning the city." It also was noted that Kuzava had been attending Michigan Association of Municipal Attorney training sessions since last November and thrt she had been regularly attending City Council meetings “to familiar­ ize" with the council members and functions. Kuzava came to Hastings in 1995 and began working as an assistant prosecutor in the Bany County Prosecutor’s Office and in 1998 was promoted to chief assistant. She remained in this position until January 2000, when she went into private practice. Kuzava*s knowledge also includes experi­ The Bany County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37 in Middleville. Guest speaker will be Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers, who represents all of Barry County in Washington D C. Tickets for $25 apiece are available at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, call 945-2454. For more information or to order tickets, call Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth at (269) 792­ 6357. ence serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Hastings. Originally from St. Joseph, Kuzava earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and then went on to earned her law degree from Valparaiso University. In recent years she has worked as an adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School teaching “Cooley Law Practice and Trial Workshop." Kuzava resides in Hastings and can cele­ brate the new position with her two young children. OCC, continued from page 1 * Citizen Robert bwyer, one of the leaders o.‘ the bipartisan 12-Step Recovery effort and a longtime critic of the board, lauded the group’s move. “I compliment you on taking the first step (of reform), which is always the hardest, in abolishing the OCC." he said. Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. "Whatever action we take, this certainly is not a criticism of the OCC... This isn’t about lowering anyone’s salary. It might help with some labor negotiations and send a positive message." Neil, speaking about the task of determin­ ing county officials’ pay. added. "As a com­ missioner. I’m ready to take on the responsi­ bility.” In other business Tuesday night, the County Board: • Approved Circuit Judge James Fisher’s request for salary increases for court adminis­ trators Robert Nida and Kathy Holman retroactive to Feb. 1. The court, as part of its continuing reorgan­ ization. did not replace two administrators, Mike Keeler at Friend of the Court and Mary Williams at Circuit Court, when they retired at the end of January The two positions were absorbed into Nida’s for Family Division and Holman’s Civil and Criminal Court, thereby, Fisher said, saving the county more than $106,000. Because both now will be taking on addi­ tional duties and responsibilities in their jobs. Fisher maintained they deserved the raises. The proposed salary increases, from almost $60,000 to $75,000 a year, were approved in a 7-0 vote of the board. “This will enable us to keep high quality people to manage our court for us," Fisher said. MacKenzie told the judge, “You have done a phenomenal job of managing the courts... We acknowledge and support your efforts." • Agreed to put five Chevrolet Caprice Classic patrol cars from the Sheriff's Department up for auction. • Heard a suggestion from citizen Gordon Barlow that all of its meetings be videotaped, just like Hastings City Council meetings. • Approved updates in the fee schedules in the county clerk’s office. Changes will be in cost of birth certificates for people over age 65, from $10 to $7; a $105 fee for a concealed weapons permit, as per state law; and an increase for costs to become a notary to pub­ lic. to $10, also in compliance with state law. • Adopted a resolution honoring the retire­ ment of Ellie Norton as administrative secre­ tary after 10 years with the county, the last seven in that position. • Heard from county sheriff's candidate Dar Leaf, who announced that be will appoint Bob Baker, former Nashville officer, as his undersheriff if he is elected this year. Leaf is running against incumbent Sheriff Steve Friday, May 14. Candidates without political party affilia­ tion who seek a partisan office must file a qualifying petition and an Affidavit of Identity (two copies) no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Candidates who wish to withdraw from the election must submit a written notice to the filing official no later than 4 p.m. Monday, July 19. Candidates for township offices file with the township clerk Candidates for county office file with the county clerk. Candidates for the state House of Representatives or the U.S. House of Representatives, whose dis­ trict is wholly contained in one county, file with the county clerk Those candidates whose districts fall in more than one county file at the Bureau of Elections in Lansing. For more information about filing requirements and up-to-date listings of the candidates who have filed for judicial and state elective offices, please refer to the Department of State website or call the Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540. Lincoln Dinner will be April 30 Ward Weiler Coach and 20 years at Eaton’s, where be retired in 1971. He had his own farm, where he toiled for many years in fanning and rais­ ing crops and livestock. He also enjoyed hunting. He was a former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and Hastings Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Weiler of Hastings, daughters Beverly Stutz of Battle Creek. Patricia Walton of Hastings, Louise (Nelson) Replogle of Hastings, sons. Ward Weiler Jr. of Hastings, Teny (Meritt) Weiler of Hastings, 12 grand­ children. 13 great-grandchildren, two great­ great grandchildren, sisters Mary and Helen of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by the Girrbach Funeral Rome in Hastings, but no services will be held. A memorial can be made to the charity of one’s choice. DeBoer. • Authorized a proclamation of Law Day, with a ceremony May 3 honoring Jim and Carolyn Coleman and welcoming remarks from Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly. • Accepted the annual Drain Commission report from Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. The meeting was held at Hartings City Hall Council Chambers in the county’s continuing efforts to meet at locations around the county. Blood drives set for May 3 and 13 Yard decorations celebrate son-in-law's return from Iraq The yellow ribbons came down and the red. white and blue went up in the Hastings yard of Shirley Keeler (pictured above) as soon as she received word that her son-in­ law’s feet were on American soil after returning from Iraq. Her daughter, Betsie Zeedyk. a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School, was in North Carolina to greet her husband. William Zeedyk. of the 82nd Airborne Army upon his April 22 arrival. To cel­ ebrate his safe return, Keeler decorated her yard with about 25 small American flags and a red. white and blue balloon bouquet. In addition, a large flag flies from the porch where a large Uncle Sam doll sits in a wicker rocker. The lawn decorations are a way for Keeler to tell all the people who have been praying for her son-in-law and family that he’s back in the U.S. She also thinks it’s nice for the public to see that a service­ man has returned. “People drive by and honk." said Keeler, a Central Elementary School teacher. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. May 3, at St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Floria Road, Delton. Another drive will be held from I to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. May 13, at the Moose Lodge, 128 North Michigan. Hastings. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply. “Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die without blood transfusions,*' says Fred Sterns, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "But many people don't realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available." Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors arc the only source of blood products for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. April 29.2004 - Page 3 HEALTH DEPT., continued from page 1 “A lot of employees are unhappy because we're not seeing any other employee groups being asked to pxy that kind of percentage (70%)." Potter said. She added that because of recent acrimony and developments, she has decided to leave the health department after serving for 20 yean. April Pierce, sole nurse practitioner, said she is leaving, too. on April 30. because of "constant interfering and undermining of my position... Four people have left, including Linda Potter, and the common denominator is the administration." John Tester, who has been with the depart­ ment for 19 yean. said. "We feel like we're being treated unfairly... We're being offered bargain basement insurance... We're not ask­ ing for the moon, just parity." One woman asked why the health depart­ ment hasn't investigated alternative health case coverage plans. Teresa Boulter said. "One reason why I stay with the department is the health care benefits, but now I'll be paying more and get­ ting less insurance." Some employees said the 2 percent pay increase would be more than offset with the health insurance package being offered. Jackie Anderson said Barry-Eaton nurses and other employees are making less than in cthci comparable situations. Mary Seif said the people vho showed up at the meeting “represent a combined 541 years of service to the citizens of Barry County." Registered dietitian Judy Hcngesbach said. ‘Through the years its seems it's getting hard­ er and harder to work at the health depart­ ment" One woman said she probably won't leave, though she remaim upset "The only day I ever thought about leaving was when Linda Potter turned in her resignatket and management didn't seem to care." Ten y Geiger (a woman and not the former sure representative) said, "We've been told that money is tight at the health department, yet management chose to post and fill three non-union positions, all while hours, wages and benefits are being cut" Sue Dunham of Nashville said other coun­ ty employees, some part-time, enjoy “top tier" health benefits while the health depart­ ment employees are facing cuts. Ronna Henry said is ironic that health care providers have trouble getting decent, afford­ able health care. "1 am proud of what we do. particularly for the underprivileged." she said. Mona Thomas said she objects to having to "triple my percentage of contribution (to health care benefits). With the 2% pay increase, it's the equivalent of a pay cut." Bruce Talfer. an employee of 28 years, said, "The employees are terrified about what’s going to happen." Linda Minshell, who also once was mayor of Grand ledge, said some of the employees who were speaking up Tuesday night have nothing personally to gain because their spouses have the insurance, they are about to retire or they have left. "It's not just the money," she said. “None of us feel valued." Regina Young, a vision and hearing techni­ cian. said she is a part-time employee and has no insurance. "It's a mockery Io be a community health department employee providing health care to people while having personal health care ben­ efits cut back or unaffordable. Gregory Wilhelm, business manager, said “Something is fundamentally wrong here." Commissioner Clare Tripp, who sits on the Health Board along with Jeff MacKenzie and Ken Neil, said, "Now we've heard your side” and promised to look into the matter further. John McGlinchey, attorney for the manage­ ment side of the bargaining, said a tentative agreement was reached in January and be has­ n't heard from the union since. "Apparently they (the rank and file mem­ bers) didn't like the agreement." he said. “We asked then what it would take to get a deal and we haven't beard from than. We made several compromises and so did they. But they need to tell us just what it's going to take." When asked about all die reports about people leaving. McGlinchey said. “I can't speak to morale being low, people seem to come and go. like anywhere else. The pay and benefits at the health department are quite generous. I don't see a mass exodus. "I know some employees are retiring, but no one at the bargaining table has said people are leaving. That's not my information." McGlinchey concluded, “We're in a hold­ ing pattern because the union has yet to resolve some issues internally. 1 am perplexed by some of these representations." Area high schools compete for ‘Top Dog’ blood award by Patricia Jotas This smal group of students organized the first of the Bany County Rod Cross blood drives for the "Top Dog* high school competition. Students who are 17 or older, In good health and weigh more than 110 pounds are eigfole to give blood. On April 21 more than 100 people gave blood at Hastings High School. Students in Sharon HoknuthTa community service class organ­ ized the drive and worked with the community to make It a suecess. nciurea (Tro<n leri) are oara wuson ana Nicote uampoefl. Sitting are Melissa Wymer, Alisha Thompson and Sara Maki. Staff Writer Blood doesn't seem like something teen­ agers would spend much time thinking about, but this month Hastings. Maple Valley, Tbomappie Kellogg and Delton high school stu­ dents have been trying to outdo each other in giving. The high schools are currently in a competi­ tion for the "Top Dog" award for the school that brings in the most potential blood dooms and the greatest percentage of blood actually given. Hastings High School was the first to hold its Wood drive this spring, on April 21. It was spon­ sored by the community service class. Their goal w as to have P5 percen t of those w bo sched­ uled an appointment give blood. There were 132 people who signed up and 104 of those were able to give blood. Lyn Briel of the Bany County Red Cross says, “We had 88 new first-time dooots. All I can say is, great job Hastings High School." Maple Valley was up next on April 27. This was the second drive this year, sponsored by the leadership class at the high school. Tbomappie Kellogg will be next with its drive on Wednesday, May 5. American Red Croat of Western Michigan blood services representative Carrie Webber told students that the baa personal experiencx. with how important donating Hood can be. Ha mom had to have platelets while the wax bat­ tling cancer Webba explained that whole blood can be separated into several different compo­ nents. One pant of Hood can rave up to four lives. She encourages those students 17 yean of age or olda to sign up to give Hood. They need to weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good gen­ eral health. She told them to eat well and drink lots of fluids if they see going to give Hood. Foe those who are afraid of needles, she said. "Don’t look and you won't even know when the needle is taken out" She also told students, “If you give Hood next week and it is the moat horrible experience and you new want to repeal ft. you win know that you have helped rave four lives." Anyone can sign up for these remaining Hood drives. Call Thonupple Kellogg High School at 795-3394 to schedule a linre for dona­ tion. The drive is from 8 a-m. to 3 pm. in the high school gym on Wednesday, May 5. The Hood drive at Delton Kellogg is on Friday. May 7, from 8:30 to 2 p.m. in the gym. It is sponsored by die student council and Interact Chib. Carrin Wdbter ghres Thornappto KoNogg aaniors an orerviaw on why blood products are needed. The Thornapple KaMogg blood drive is Wednesday, May 5. Carwash residue drying business proposal sent to industrial zoning by Rath Zachary Staff Writer The Bany County Planning and Zoning Comtniraitwi (BCPZOon April 26 turned down a home occupation request for a new type of soil treatment business brought by Gregory and Maureen Gillons for acai Brian Gillons oa 7.28 acres in Hastings Township. The basis for the commisrinna's denial wax that the request wax not suited for an R-1 district and Brian Gillons waa advized to look for anotha location for hit small car­ wash din treatment facility in a light industri­ al zone. Gillonx did not live oa the property yet and so didn't qualify aa home occupation, had the activity been allowed. Using family property to construct the building waa one way to cut coata, aa the truck coat waa already an in vestment Ute aametan would coat around $8,000, he sabi He planned to build it Hmaelf with the hdp of a friend. The family believed it would be an option on the property because a aeptfc tank service had been located there for over 30 yean. Some car trash facilities, surprisingly col­ lect up to five yatrix of dirt per month or more, or 400 gallons of wet mud from derating can. The noo-hazardous residue has to go some­ where. and Brian GiBoes started a small busi­ ness with a troc2 which vacuums up the dirt. The vehicle operates like a giant shop vac. Southeastern Elementary students (from left) Thomas Davis, Tyler Bridgman, and M«cn bingieterry, unoer me giuoance or teacner urn Newstea, recently eameo iww place In the State Competition in the Elementary Performance Division for their performsnoD of "Matthew lieneon: North Pole Exploration". They also won a Michigan History Day Special Award In the Transportation History Category and the students wB share the monetary prize. Local students win state history competition title Fifth-graders win Southeastern Elementary fifth-graders Thomas Davis, Mitch Singleterry and Tyler Bridgman last weekend earned first place in the state History Day competition in the Elementary Performance Division. They won for their performance of “Matthew Henson: N-xth Pole Exploration." Davis, Singleterry and Bridgman also won a Michigan History Day Special Award in the Transportation History Category, which is sponsored by the Michigan Roundtable. Lexington Group in Transportation. The stu­ dents will share the monetary prize. Before going to the stale competition the students first won the district competition in March, under the guidance of Southeastern Elementary fifth grade teacher Tim Newsted The perfremance honors Matthew Henson, who was an African American, and his jour­ ney with Robert Peary to be the first people to reach the North Pole. Portraying the part of Robert Peary is Singleterry, with Bridgman portraying Matthew Henson and Davis as the narrator. Even though the students won stare, that is as far as they can go. There is no national competition for the elementary division. GiUons said. The dirt has to be dried out by evaporation at his treatment she, and then lata hauled to a landfill. This processing activity is so new. it isn't even listed as a use in the county, and after some thought, commisskmen decided the request was for a type of treatment facility, transfer station or non-toxic waste hauling business. The business is one Gillons has been con­ ducting on commercial property off M-37, owned by Jerry Lyons Excavating. He has been using a 30 yard dumpster to dry the commercial soils from about four car washes. After the company recently asked him to move, be tried to work out this option. It is a kind of service which is not being ma in this area. His car wash customers would need to call someone from a larger city to haul the dirt away if be wasn't doing ft He is afraid he win lose customers if he must interrupt service. On the other hand, he does not intend for the business to grow much larger than it is now. He said he works a full time evening shift in Hastings. He picks up the soil alter carwash boms, so they don't lose business by displacing carwash nissomera while he cleans the stalls. Gillons has a permit to haul and treat the commercial noo-hazardous soils. The dirt is sampled at the carwash, and tested at BioChem in Grand Rapids, to assure someone did not unload some hazardous material there. It is tested for ten metals plus benrrne The levels found in most of the dirt is similar to that found in Lake Michigan soils. Gillons said. The analytical report is given to the land­ fill, which determines whether the dirt can be hauled there or not. but Gillons said he has never had a contaminated sample. If a sample was contaminated by some careless or acci­ dental spin by a cuatotnet; the car wash owner gam sting the dirt would be responsible for Water is removed from the stalls and dumped on site mto the carwash treatment system. Car washes have special grease trap pits and filtration systems, which emeh and filter some solvent materials before disrharg- ing into public sewer systems Then Gillons removes the soils from the sails. A manifest sheet is completed in tripli­ cate, signed by the car waah operator. They keep two copies, aad Gillons the teat Alter he hauls the dirt to his drying facility, be dumps ft. Gillons bad dr signed a building which would contain any possible liquids while the soils are dried, although it is not wet and is usually the consistency of wet sand aad will pile up. The 32x24 foot fond mnfrrt building would have a concrete base with two foot high walls, and a ramped entry to the two loading bays with steel sliding doors. When evaporating, the dirt would be totally con­ tained. Two separated stalls would assure loads are not intermingled. The 20 x 32 foot approach ramp would have raised curbs. The ramp would be sloped inward to catch any track spills, and also stoped the other way so any rain would ran away from the building. The building would be basely visible from the road, and 50 feet from each property line. Sm CARWASH, p*. 18 MEETING, continued from page 1 who said it is unclear if a violation actually took place because the issues taken up at the invitation-only meeting aren't known. Smith claimed the meeting was not in vio­ lation because the board did not deal with any county business, it discussed the direction of the Barry County Republican Party. The meeting took place after an April 2 First Friday forum that unveiled a bipartisan “12-Step Recovery" program proposed to reform county government practices and pro­ cedures. Phillips-Hertz said if a civil complaint is agreed to and it can be proven that any of the 12 proposed reforms was discussed, that could be construed as county business because the issues may come before the board in the future. Furthermore, she said if Cullers, as host, opened up the township hall to com missioners under different rules than the gen­ eral public must follow, he could be in viola­ tion of a recent campaign finance law forbid­ ding public officials from making monetary or in-kind contributions to a party or candi­ date, except as private individuals. Phillips-Hertz said if the commissioners are found to have willfully aad intentionally violated the Open Meetings Act by having the meeting, they could face a fine of up to $1,000. She added that the county also could receive as light a sentence as a phone call advising commissioners not to do it again. There tlso were reports that a Barry County citizen filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office against Cullers, but Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said his office had not received anything. If a com­ plaint does arrive, he said it would be fixwarded to the Prosecutors' Association or State Attorney General's office. The matter came up Tuesday night during the public comment portion of the County Board meeting. Citizen Donald Wiggins of Castleton Township told the board. 'The elected offi­ cials participating in the (April 14) meeting owe the citizens a written explanation. The explanation should include the overall meet­ ing objectives, points discussed and made by each attendee of the meeting and decisions mnde by the attendees. "If you are not willing to provide a detailed written explanation to the citizens of Birry County (your board of directors), ft is my opinion that you should resign and not run for re-election because the integrity expected between electors and the elected has been breached by your participation in a secret meeting." Citizen Robert Dwyer of Hastings asked the board if his name was mentioned or if any of the 12 proposed reforms were talked about during the private meeting. He also was critical of Prosecutor Gordan Shane McNeill for sending the Barry County Republican Party, on official county station­ ary, a commimication making critical com­ ments about his association with the reform movement The County Board of Commissioners made no comment in response to either men. �Page 4 - Thursday, April 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Secret meeting violates public trust To the editor: For our uninformed Barry County Board of Commissioners, the penalties for intentional violation of the Open Meeting Acts is $1,000 for the first violation and $2,000 for another violation during the same term. Additionally, a civil action filed by a disgruntled citizen within 180 days of the alleged violation can result in an award of $500 plus reimburse­ ment of legal expenses to the complainant. The Open Meetings Act is applicable when a county board has assembled to conduct business. The answers to the following ques­ tions may result in application of the Open Meetings Act to a gathering of our elected peers: 1. Will the group gathering result in a majority of the commissioners being present? 2. Have they gathered together for the pur­ pose of discussing a subject related to public policy or making a policy decision concern­ ing public policy? 3. Does the discussion concern public pol­ icy? Assuming the answer to all these questions is yes, the gathering of commissioners is cov­ ered by the Open Meeting Ad As with all rules made by officialdom, exceptions exist if the meeting is to make a resolution of tribute or memorial, a social or chance gathering assuming the gathering is not contrived to avoid the Open Meetings Ad and when the county board has voted during in a formal meeting to bold a closed meeting for specific purposes set forth in the Open Meetings Ad Once our participating elected officials provide us with the minutes of their meeting, all voters can decide for themselves whether the involved commissioners are worthy of the trust given to them at the ballot box. Donald M. Wiggins, Castleton Township County officials freeloadmg from GOP Tb the editor: I guess it took the joint Democntic/GOP 12-Step Plan to finally get the attention of our elected county officials. But instead of heeding the call for account­ ability and reform, as begged for by their con­ stituents and the editorial staff of this paper, they proceeded to trash those who have stood up boldly to affect change. GOP Chairman Mark Englerth and Democratic Executive Committee member Bob Dwyer should be applauded for getting bi-partisan support for a plan to make Barry County a better place to live and work. It's a plan addressing issues that affect all of Barry County's citizens, irrespective of political leanings. Why is it that those elected officials who have turned a deaf ear to all the complaints expressed these past couple of yean would now chastise concerned citizens for trying to improve our government? Why would these same officials verbally attack the chairman of the Barry County Republican Party for caring enough about the well-being of our beloved county to reach across party lines with a plan to make it better? Aside from these whining officials being elected as Republicans, they otherwise seem less inclined to support or participate in their local GOP functions and business. Yet, while all making excuses for not supporting the party, they demand the right to dictate bow it is run. Mark Englerth has been far more tolerant of these political freeloaders than I would be as chairman. Finally, I was deeply bothered by William Worrier's words in last week's front page story about the hipartisan 12-Step Plan, in which he said * I'm a Republican. I wont buy into anything that's in agreement with the other side.* The fact that Warner is a tracker of politi­ cal science gives me great pause. Are his teachings as bmtow. uncompromising, and vitriolic as his public words? If so. be is not fit to teach. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Boarding the wrong train? (know Your County Commissionorg^ To the editor: Hiving read the front page articles in the Banner “...Board meets privately*' and “... 12 District No. 2 (Thornapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (289) 795­ 9783. step plan" and your editorial. I offer the fol­ lowing observation: It appears some people climbed on board a political train without checking first to deter­ mine if it was indeed rolling down the track or merely shuffling cars in the rail yard. Tune will tell if there will be those who wish they had not boarded, for they may ulti­ mately be “railroaded** out of political office. Dennis McKelvey. Lake Odessa Ward Weiler left us civic lessons Th the editor* Ward Weiler embodied the civic responsi­ bility each of us has within our Constitution and laws to maintain the representative gov­ ernment of the people. Whether is a long­ time Kiwanian. or talking with him about his thoughts and concerns, or bearing him speak before local boards, or watching him listen to others, or reading any of bis letters, the pub­ lic legacy of Ward Weiler will be his civility. Politics is inherently a competition between conflicting philosophies. The gener­ al tone of the political dialogue in this coun­ try, while always pointed, has in recent years become personal, filled with animus and focused on the special interest rather than the greater good. This is unfortunate. Mr. Weiler appreciated accountability can be a good thing for the public interest, maybe not for an individual. If a public official is not capable of (or interested in) maintaining that focus on public service, it is left to citizens like Ward Weiler to make sure the focus of their government stay on their general best interest The people of Barry County hopefully will recognize and appreciate his efforts on behalf of the general goal and the manner by which be simply tried to have public officials be held accountable to the public trust they bold, and then civilly step forward and fill the void left by his passing. Gordon Shane McNeill. Barry County Prosecutor District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodand Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Betevue, Ml 49021, phone (289) 8800498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Mteh. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, tax (269) 948-4884. Algonquin should be in cleanup Tb the editor: Oh. what a world! We're told about monitoring area lakes, but Algonquin is not included. If it was men­ tioned and cleaned up, there wouldn't be a $250 foe a year for weed control. You kill one weed and another takes its place. Those educated idiots know all. They spend all the time cleaning land along the dam, yet no one is supposed to use it That beach was one of the most used for years until the pushy and greedy took over! I see the "Sports Hack" is defending the schools taking over the community pool, building and all. They already have taken over! The wheels have won. 1 thought the community building was for all. No. just look at the pictures. By the way a lot of people were sheltered growing op, so they didn't spend a fol of time in the waler learning to swim. I've done a lot of wading, and so that the Sports Hack knows; over your bead you wade up hill to get out Yes, some eves worked back feen while others were playing. All we need is more spots. Years back, teacher taught Now, all you read about is more money, more money and to hell with the taxpayers. I'll bet if you went to those mrioa meetings, you would be amazed at what you are called. It isn't printable! And now we see all this print about the county board and their lack of common aeaae. They are really suppoaed to ran the county for the better, not their selfish selves. Money and power speak loudly. We are at war. Thank God we have been spared some of the bombings. I don’t see where they have hurt anything by clamping down on a tot of illegal activities. Last, but not least You may hale the per­ son, but you salute the uniform, commander in chief right on down. Must be rough to get purple hearts for scratches. John Kerry nun the United States down, then wants to nm for president I say no. end thank God the peri­ dent is bangmg in there. TW don't reed a big mouth who hts do scruples. leaden of our country retired. A lot wtte tifcht up there in age. They wot the war red retired with baton. They were not fired! The Hastings Banner welcomes letters io the editor from resdat a, but there are a tew conaraons tn® must oe met Devore tnoy win De puoesnea. The requirements are: • AN letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that wM be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. 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U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeta, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. MirhlQM Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Bifehotz, Republican, 24th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbkkhoizOsenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. There were mistakes beck then also. F.DJL was ate of them. This is the scariest state mrni you will ever hear. Waller Cronkite says in his book “A Reporter's Life* that a system of world goveminent is mandatory. The proud nations someday will see the light and yield up their precious sovereignty. We have just lost a watch dog for fee citi­ zens of Barry County. Ward Weiler has left us. Thank you Wart! Donald Johnson Correction: Due to incorrect information supplied to the Banner, there were several errors in last week's paper about Carolyn Coleman. It should have eased feat Carolyn Coleroan helped start fee Bany County Meatal Health program and fee County Commrssioa on Aging. She did ret chair fee Mental Health Board, the Hastings Library Board or the Charier Revision Commirtre She was vice chair of the Mental Heakh Board fora time and served as a member of the Labrvy Board. Coleman was a co-chair of the Chy of Hastings Charter Revision Committee. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. No interest in school board? tub-*—Banner This June all school board elections in Bany County are uncon­ tested. Either incumbents are running or only one person submit­ ted a petition for an open seat. What do you think can be done to encourage more people to run for local school boards? Devoted to the interest of Barry County since 1856 Haattops Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Hfohwuy Phone: (269) 945-9554 rfuitii JteULRM rrw^tew vWA*ra Mos FubMbx Pisotdort titoven Jeccte SacNtoryfflaaMMr ■NEWSROOM* Devid T. Vbunq(Edtor) Brine Gfoert (4aetetofe rdtini) Helen Mucky Reekie Johns Bred Bremer Ruth Zachary Darrd Warncke, Hastings: Stephen Prarsch, Hastings: Aaron Fortier, Hastings: Jcuh French, Hastings: Nate Hodges, Hastings: Jenna Radant, Hastings: “People are just not interested in fighting for a school board seat. If one person is running, they won’t contest the elec­ tion." “1 think it is important for parents in a school dis­ trict to consider running. They will know first hand both the problems and potential of the schools. “Parents and those real­ ly interested in improving local schools should run for openings on school “Maybe the salary, which is very small now in most school districts, could be raised. Some people can’t afford to take the time to serve because they need money for their families.” “Maybe people on school boards could have extra benefits, like tickets to high school football and soccer games, school plays and musical events. This way they would also get to know what is going on in the schools." “I think schools have to do a better job of showing people what board mem­ bers do and how important they are to the improve­ ment and vitality of our schools." boards.” SanfeaPoreetio Susan Tamora CatiyRuetor MtorieWeetover ADVERTOINGDEPARTMBfTOmM aft ampM Monday fantfi RMay SOO ajn. to 530 pm. Sakadoya SOO t* to Noon ScottOmmen DanBuerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacoba aairdpSis Mk S25 ptr yaar to Bony Courft S27 par yaar to aOototoe tnaltoa SMpar jow ftwitim POSTMASTER: Sand addaaaftongoa to: PABftB HooanBB.MI48O8»aO2 Sacond Ctoaa Poatoga Paid a Haaftgo.Ml4aoa �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. April 2». 2004 - Page 5 Hastings City Bank area streetscape project OK’d by Marctc Westover Surf Writer The Downtown Development Authority will enter into a design engineering contract for • streetscape and street parking project in the new Hastings City Bank area. The request was approved at the City Council's Monday night meeting. The Council also approved a budget trans­ fer of TZVaRO from the fund belassce into the profession services to fund the project Driesenga A Associates Inc. is the engintrring firm retained to do the streetscape design work in the area around the new Hastings City Bank building. Lamar, the construction management firm constructing the new Hastings City Bank buildiag, retained Driesenga. which will now alto be wotting with the DDA. Driesenga subsmtsed a “short list of tasks necessary to complete the proposed project and covered in the cost of design under this proposal.” mrluding: creating a working streetscape plan that includes the east side of Church Street, the Church Street and Court Street msrrarcrinsi, the south ride of Coon Street, the Court Street and Jefferson Street intersection, end both sides of Jefferson Street; preparing a stormwater management plan and prepering a street and intersection grading plans; preparing a street design and patching plans and intersection design plans; pupating iuscnectioo detail plans; preparing traffic plant; and landeraping items includ­ ing irrigation coordination with designer, plant list/planting plans, parking signage, research existing City record plans, street tree planting plan and landscaping details. Community Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes said some of the features going to be installed include stamped brick crosswalks, planters and along the west side of Church Street there win be angle parting with nine addition spaces. The new work win be designed to main­ tain the look that is carried throughout the rest of the downtown area. There win be additional landscaping and mote “pedestrian friendly” street lighting put in under this project The new Hastings City Bunk facility win be putting in heated sidewalks along its front and side on Court and Jefferson. With the Bank facility ahead of schedule the DDA wanted to allow time for coordina­ tion of the streetscape work so that it is com­ pleted when with the opening of the new facility. ■ Benjamin-Forbes said they are working on this part area now and hope to be able to work throughout the downtown area. Possible construction of the concepts could begin in July. h other btuiness the Corneil: • Held a public bearing to determine the necessity of a Downtown Special Assessment District for perking. There was no public comment. TTie council adopted a resolution “to determine the necessity for establishing a Special Assessment District in the downtown area" and set a public hearing for May 24 at 7 JO pun. for public comment on the downtown special assessment parking district and special assessment roll. • Awarded tta bid for 2004-2005 parking lot lawn mowing and maintenance to Holtmans Lawn Care. The bid for 2004 street patching and sealcoating program weal to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, inc. The council rejected all bids for the purchase of street trees and will wait until fall. For park lawn mowing and maintenance for 2004­ 2005 the bid accepted was from Horizon Lawn Maintenance. The Council approved of contract modifi­ cations to the contract for the East State Street Reconstruction and Utility Extension Project Even with the "amended project cost" the project is “still within the latest budget presented by the City Council." • Heard a monthly report from Hastings Chief of Police Jerry Sarver that there were 310 complaints in March and 83 arrests. There were a total of 68 tickets issued. Sarver noted that car M2 has been repaired and is now bock in service. Labor negotia­ tions with the Police Officers of Michigan are under way and progressing, Sarver said. • Heard a report from Benjamin-Forbes stating that the city is taking “sealed bids for purchase and removal of unclaimed misceliRDPOUS crjuipmemt and supplies at the incu­ bator." 'Die schedule for this is outlined for May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up a list and view items. On May 12 and 13. sealed bids can be taken at City Hall. Then at 4 pm. on May 13, bids open and are read publicly. On May 14 the bids awarded and on May 21 all items will be removed. The DDA is working on various projects including the Waldorf Building project and the DDM Marketing and Communications have supplied the first draft materials of their survey work and community input On May 4 the DDM will present to the full DDA and a large public meeting will be held at Felpausch one evening in mid-May from 5 to 6:30 pm. The USDA Facade Grant committed $50,000 “in grant-funds for a revolving loan fund that could be utilized in conjunction with the current grant program." Thus far the DDA has approved seven facade grants. The DDA. the Arts Council and the Chamber will partner to bring three Art Hop events to downtown with the dates on June 18. Aug. 13 and Oct 15. • Heard a report from Joe Young, City clerk/treasurer/director reflect the nine mouths Youhg noted the “city financial condition and of finance, that ending March 31. is in good sound is managing and bolding its own by providing stable levels of services in the downed economic times, with the stale revenue sharing cutbacks, and cer­ tain expenses items (Le. insurances) exceed­ ing the cost of living and/or revenue levels." A skilled educational leader is leaving The late Sun & News reporter Barban* Gall told us a dozen years ago that Clark Volz would make an excellent administrator some day. Her prediction was made while Volz was middle school princi­ pal in the Caledonia Community School District. And from where I sit, she wks right on target. Volz made the huge professional leap to become superintendent of the Maple Valley School District not long ago. He walked into a difficult challenge, leading a school system saddled with a poor tax base, huge needs in modernizing facilities and one of the lowest per­ pupil fundi ng rales in the area. Yes. Maple Valley was one of those "poor districts" we were hearing about before Proposal A passed in 1994. The local school district also had endured some trying times with its leadership, as it had gone through three superintendents in less than 10 yean. Volz hit the ground running and quickly gained the confidence of the parents, the staff aad the public. He was able to shepherd a bond issue to make much-needed building renovations and improvemeats happen without breaking everybody's pocket book. It wasn't long before good things began to happen in the schools and communities of Vermontville and Nashville. Perhaps Volz's greatest asset is his ability to communicate and be sincere with people. Those who talk with him about issues may not agree, but they seem to sense that he genuinely cares about the schools, teachers, staff, community and most important, the young people. Now’ he’s leaving Maple Valley. It is easy to say that Clark Volz has done a terrific job as superin­ tendent. It is much more difficult to replace such skilled practition­ er in a critical position. We wish Clark Volz well in meeting his new challenges in Midland. Their gain is our loss. The Maple Valley Board of Education has a tough job ahead — finding someone as capable. We cannot forget Citizen Ward Weiler It was with great sadness 1 learned of the death last Saturday of Ward Weiler. He and his tireless efforts truly will be missed. I was glad to have known him aad I was glad this newspaper was able to pay tribute to this remarkable man just before the July 4 hol­ iday last summer. The following is the “In My Opinion" column I ■ Approved a request from Pennock Health Services to close Center Street "The observance of citizen watchdog Ward Weiler's 99th birth­ day did not escape our attention recently, it merely brought home a between Boltwood and South Michigan Avenue on June 19 from 10 am. to 1 p.m. for the second annual Derek Edwards Bicycle very important point "For those who don't know him. Ward Weiler indeed is a very special human being He is a man who has lae intelligence, vigor and courage to do something the vast majority of the rest of us can't or won’t He continues the fight fix public debate on local issues, even when we’re told such issues have been resolved. “Weiler is a very public person when be hangs out at Richie's Koffee Shop downtown to engage in political discourse And be is a Jamboree. • Adopted a resolution permitting the American Legion to bold its annual Memorial Day Parade starting from the cor­ ner of Boltwood and State Streets using the very public person when he appears at virtually all meetings of the Bany County Board of Commissioners to take them to task for things they've done he believes are not in the best interests of the people. "Unlike too many others in the public arena these days. Ward Weiler does not enrich himself by what he does. If anything, he pays a price by making enemies of public officials. “Ward Weiler is not afraid to get up at County Board meetings to tell commissioners be thinks they're wrong when he disagrees with their decisions. While many admonish him to give up a lost cause and move on. he remains vocal in his opposition to the board's move to build a new Health Departures building and renovate the old Peace Community Church fix a new Commission on Aging facility. Like a tenacious bulldog, be won't let go. "Mr. Weiler just can't teem to get over the announcement move than a year ago that to bold a public vote on the proposed moves of the COA and Health Department would be illegal. He asks why it ever should be illegal fix the people to decide an issue on bow to use public tax dollars in a supposedly democratic system of govern­ ment “Some of Mr. Weiler's critics say, 'Come on Ward, it's over. Move on. Get a life.’ "Perhaps it is the rest of us who need to get a life. We spend faloo much time seeking pleasure and entertainment and don’t bother paying attention to more important things going on around us. Perhaps more people need to be like Ward Weiler, a 99-year-old man who enminnea to demand local government be accountable to the people, who baa the courage to aland up fix what be believes. Perhaps in some ways he puts the rest of us to shame fix our civic and intellectual laziness. “Mr. Weiler seems to be teaching us that we must continue to dis­ cuss and debate because if we always agree and don't raise our voic­ es in protest, our freedoms are weakened by a resultant stronger government. “Though some attempt to marginalize Weed Weiler as an old man who has nothing better to do than yell at the County Board every two weeki and gossip at Richie's, we believe he's a model citizen who should admired and emulate rl We believe our founding fathers, such as Jefferson. Madison and Franklin, would be proud to recog­ nize Ward Weiler as a patriot. “And on this Fourth of July, as we honor this great country, let us not forget those who insist democracy isn't always just about going along and getting along, but rather it's an ongoing argument among us over the way things ought to be." With Ward's passing the residents of Barry County lost a valiant warrior fix good government Ward attended his last County Baaed meeting jut two weeks ago to tell rnnanitrinnm again that they work for us, not the other way around. Even though he waa 99 yean old. Ward's interest in local government never waned. If only more people had the passion Wied Weiler possessed with government and how it handles the people's business. He understood the first words in the U5. Constitution, 'We the People* and that government was created to work for us. We hire the people and pay the bills and all the laws aad anydneiaima goveranirm unlaw should always be hi our best interest The local bureaucracy may take a sigh of relief, but the citizens of Bany County will miss his questions and concents about their government - FNd Jacoba, vice petaMeat, J-Ad Graphics same route as in previous years. • Approved a request from the American Cancer Society for the use of lyden Park beginning at 9 am. Aug. 13 through 7 p.m. Aug. 14 for the annual Relay fix Life event. • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR They also adopted Resolution *2004-09 which grants the stay of the ordinance. • Approved a request bom WizWheelz Inc. and WHPVA fix use of lyden Park Sept Cbppie Realty he. 11 from 10 am. to 3 p.m for their 2004 Michigan Recumbent Rally-West • Adopted a resolution fix the pitching of tents and fix use of Tyden Park overnight for 3M N*Grave SC. > DaNasb MI 4W46 (269) 623-4*58 1-877-244-552* H— CROOKED LAKE sleeping for the Barry Amateur Radio Association on Jone 26-27 to participate in Field Day. • Approved a request fix the use of Fish Hatchery Baseball field May 15 from the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball league. Household hazardous waste, tire collection will be May 22 The Bany County Solid Waste Oversight that will be accepted at the collection site Committee again will offer residents a chance to safely dispose of their household will inchide: Aqueous adds and bases, oil-based paints, hazardous wastes and scrap or junk tires from 9 am. to 3 pm Saturday. May 22. at reactives, solvents, aerosol cans, automotive liquids (no oil please), pesticides (liquids and solids), alkaline, nickel-cadtnium arid/or sil­ ver oxide batteries, liquid Cleaners, heavy metal solutions, mercury-cootaining articles, the Batry County Fairgrounds. The household hazardous waste and tire collection is being held one day only in con­ junction with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, City Waste Management and the Bany County Fair Board. “What is the big deal about household haz­ ardous waner and scrap tires? Our environ­ mental health!" said Environmental Health Director Eric Pessell of the health depart­ ment "Household hazardous wastes, such as oil-baaed paint and pesticides, may leak and contaminate soil and groundwater. Scrap tires are perfect breeding grounds for mos­ quitoes. including species that cany West Nile Virus and other diseases. “Scrap tire removal is very important, and since 1991, the Michigan Department of Environmeatal Quality has financed the removal of over nine million scrap tires from over 1.000 scrap tire sites in Michigan. Taking the time to property remove house­ hold hazardous wastes and scrap tires from your homes and landscapes helps to prevent accidental <vmr«mination of our soil and groundwater, and to prevent the spread of disease.” Household hazardous waste? The items pharmaceuticals (expired medicine). Items that will not be accepted at the col­ lection include motor oil. latex paint, com­ mercially generated waste, radioactive mate­ rial. explosives, unknown wastes and elec­ tronic waste. Berry County residents are encouraged to take used motor oil to facilities that accept used oil. For a listing, visit www.barryeatonhealth.org. Leftover latex paint may be donated to local theater groups or used fix small projects. “If you need to dispose of latex paint in the trash, fill the can with cal litter and allow the paint to dry completely before sealing it in a trash bag." said Pessell. “It is critical that these materials are disposed of property, or they may end up in your drinking water." There will be a charge for each clean scrap or junk tire brought to the collection, with cash or check payment expected at time of service. Fix information on pricing for tires, please call (269) 945-9516 extension 5. jxm jipgajftou Baltimore Township Dust Control—2004 Aa a ssrvtos to township reaidsnte. ths BaMmors Township Board wM again contract to haw calcium chkxtoa sprsad In front ot rertdsness tor Stoat wishing to purchase it The coat tW year w« bo JO par toot Pteaae nolo toot toe rate charged incudes 3 apptoattons of 28%. If there la not enough purchased to order toe minimum 5,000 gators lor each apptoaton, your money wfl bo refund­ ed. Please make checks payable to Baltimore Township and send along with too order form to: Baltimore Township Cterk, 5788 Henry Rd.. Hartings, M148068. Deadtoo I* Moy 14. 2004. BeNmoru Township is not endorsing or guaranteeing too product being used, the Township is only acting as an intermodtery for those wishing to purchase dust control. Thio is not a revenue producing program tor too township; al money ootocted Io uaed only for dust control. Hastings Chy Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST PRODUCT RATE POINTS APR .to Yor Fixed 6.000 0.00 6.060 to Ycsr Fixed-Biwcnkly 6.000 0.00 6.O4S 20 Year Fixed 5.750 0.00 5J29 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5.750 ODO 5J IB 15 Year Fixed 5250 0.00 15 Year Fixed -Biwttkb 5250 ODO 7 Yew Balloon 4.750 3 Year ARM 5.000 I Year ARM 3.750 0.00 ODO 0.00 5348 5340 4J63 7249 5411 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-9535 Name rv, -_ _ st ---r none Nurnoef Address x .30 per toot ■ $ r A X �Page 6 — Thuroday. Aprs 20,2004 - The Haatngs Barner I |Thomas H. Sapp| LufUla E. Lake| ALTO - Lucille E. Lake, age 70. of Aho, went to be with her Lord Saturday, April 24, 2004 at home. She is survived by her husband, Harold B. Lake; five daughters. Robin (Michael) Plate of San Antonio, Texas. Cheryl (Tom) O'Connor of Wayland, Mindy (Steve) McMullin, of Hopkins. Missy Lake of Rockford, and Karen (Jim) Omee of Belding; three sons, Richard (Susan) McIntyre of Middleville. Rex (Penny) McIntyre of Las Vegas and Scot (Deb) Lake of Florida; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister. Nancy Groenveld of Grand Rapids; several nieces, nephews, cousins aad many friends. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday. April 29,2004 from 2 to 6 pun. at 115S4 100th Street. Bowne Township, Aho. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bany County Agricultural Society. AUGUSTA - Thomas H. Sepp, of AugiuU. paased^away April 23,2004. Thomas was bom April 3. 1940 in Battle Creek, the son of Harold and Chrystal (Thomas) Sapp. He was a former employee of Greenscape of Battle Creek end Barneys in Bedford. He was an accomplished artist as drawing was his speciality. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and working in his yard. He is survived by a daughter. Chrystal Jean Sapp; a sister, Patricia (Larry) Smith of Battle Creek: nieces and nephews. Teresa and Ed Gillespie, Brian and Penny Graham. Kevin Graham and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday. April 26. 2004 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Burial East Hickory Corners Cemetery Memorial contributions to the family will Arrangements by Home, Middleville. be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. the Beeler Funeral Worship Together.: -jti the church ofyour choice ~ Weetiy schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PUUSANTV1EW FAMILY CHUBCH (616) 756-3021 ctarch HOPE UNITED METHODBT CHUBCH PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH M-37 Saudi at M-79. Rev. Richmd Moore. Parlor. Youth Director, 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. MI49046’209-671*4193. Pastor, phooc 8IMOO7. Ctaacfc Secmvy. Detilah wtay Prater Service 7 pj*. WOODLAND UNITED 9:30 un. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. ST. BOSE («er 3A4). Tteeaday. Thonday from 9-1130 12-230 203 N. Main, P.O. Boa 95. Wnndhad, Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Maty Schippcrv (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pM). ST.CYUL’S Hastings ASSEMBLY or GOD SAorrsANouwa ANGLICAN CHURCH Evening Service. 6*0 p.m. MIS McCann Rd. (bvi^. Rt Rev. (269) 623-8857. Snwby Service 1030 aj*.>*oon. * Holy 11*0 though 7 or ftrw grade), Kjd* Chib ■ACTINGS CTUZ amvice. Al mrvican (■fM 13-19); Afofo BMe Study - No tioe ad Holy Day service dams call (269) 795-2370 or foe Rectory 948­ 9327. Vtafa Wonbp Services 830 ad 11*0 DiddMM leading. Kid's for Christ grade) dur^ foe 11*0 Wonhip Service only QWeaan 830in. and 943-3014. The Rev. Fr. Cluriei P. McCabe ID. Rector. Mr (616) 10 a.m. Children* Chapel and MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. CLC (Oratiaa Life dab) 3 jn. oM dn 5fo Gode. Thunday. 930-11 Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nasfavflte, MI 49073. PMtor Don Roane, (317) 852-9228. Mentis Celebration 10 ABUNDANT UTE Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Wonhip 11*0 Ifepte Urf On*. Hwy. M46 nefo of AseymRd..NMrcaa.Mkh.49073. Sen. Poire A Woohf 1030 un., 6*0 269-945-9414 Michari Ml 49058 A un. Holy 10:45 sjl Hoiy Ci—inn; 930 Middle School Youth. Monday. May 3 - 7*0 pjn. BOG. Tuesday, May 4 HASTINGS FOOT UNITED 1AKKY COUNTY corwrnum School 11:15 a.m. Nunery provided. the church office. Our Neighbon! (PtaHppiani 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 10*0 ajn.; Wonhip 11 *0 un., 6*0 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8:15 ajn.-Sunday School. 9-30 aun. porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 ajn. - Choir reheanal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hartings 49058. (269)945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff 9*0 ajn. Ttadmanal Wonhip; 10*0 10:10 ajn. Ctauch School; 1130 ajn. SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan LAKE ODESSA - Robert J. Hcnhbcsger. age 72, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday maning. April 26.2004 a Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bob was boro in Lake Odessa on Feb. 7,1932 to Howard and Anna (Sovis) pnfemal grandparents, Duma and Raymond Rime of Battle Creek; maternal grandfather. Daniel Rathmann of Battle Creek; mother rad father-in-law, Jody and Ray Schaubel of Hastings; sister-in-law, Stacey (Ralph) He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 195’. aad proudly aerved his coun­ try m the U,S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He retired from Keeler »-1 1 -Ir.f.R---- HU------------------------ (MillJ InglCSloe, TfllnOIS, _ - - - * - 4t ■ _ numerous aunt*; unciw, coutiu, rour nieces ■nd four nephews; best friend, Jason POU of Caledonia; host of friends. Precedsng him in death were his maternal grandmother, Patricia Rathmann; maternal great' grandmother. Sophie Meger and pater­ nal great grandmother Jenkins. Services will te held at 2 pjn. Thursday, April 29,2004 at Grace Community Church, M-79 Nashville with Pastu Mike Rinker officiating. Burial will be al Rutland Township Cemetery, Bany County. Memorial cootriburiocs may be made to the Jason Allen Rose Memosial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Lang was born on Sept 26, 1921 in Lawrence, Mich., the daughter of Ivan and Lena (Simmons) Barnes. She was raised in dm Battle Creek area and attended Battle Creek schools, graduat­ ing from Battle Creek Central High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1967 from Western Michigan Univeraity. She was married to Lewis S. Lang on Nov. 18, 1944 in- New York. She moved to 1220. The 1130 Service n broadcast Nuncry is provided far both services. SPECIAL EVENTS: Aarfl 29,1-7 friends. Mrs. Lang is survived by her husband. Lxwis S. Lang; daughter. Katherine (Merle) Haines of The Villages, FL. Cynthia (David) Wilcox of Hastings, Pamela (Ted) Barney of St Charles, IL; grandchildren, Katherine (Christian) Gilchrist of Holt. Ml, John Wilcox of Missoula, Montana, Andrew (Greer Putnam) Haines of Hastings; Adam Barney of St Charles. IL, Margaret Barney of St Charles. IL; great grandchildren. Jack and David "Max" Gilchrist of Holt; kdooi in Ward moved to Chicago al the age of 18 where he worked for International Harvester, making form equipment for five years. He then moved to Hastings where he fanned for Willets Daily Farm and Slosreil Farm. Wan! manied Mrey Stutz Feb. 17. 1936. He then spent 20 yean waking at Royal Coach and 20 yean at Eaton's where he in 1971. Wfod tad Na own form where be epeat many yean forming crops -- a S'------ < - -* rf. Ward was a vay active mas, eapecirily ia Mooae Lodge and Haatiap KiwamCbb. wee -j ;_ ■..mf’---* *■uy - - *-*dt-------wara is survi vea dis wire or us yaa*. Orlrma awl Grwal Rapids ' '.■ Beverly snjti Mat Crtek, PMricta nBBblfcta»ivedby'Ntaty,'Nttovttii1wife Waltoe7rf?HMtiags, Loeise (Nelson) df erf 40 yeas; children. Batata (Tim) Jotason. grandchildren. Phil Olmstead, Kimber Olmslead, Amber Heinze, and Ashley Thursday at the Koops Funeral Chapel Burial The family has suggesad that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance, Jackeon-Mutacbler VFW Post No. 4461 Scbobnbip Fund, uihe Leukenua and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements were made by Koops BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS - Irene M. (Seeber) Cutchall age 76, of Balch Springs, Texas and formerly of Hastings, died Monday. April 26,2004 a ter residence. Funeral services will be held 11 ajn. Sannday, May 1. 2004 at tte Wien Funeral Home with Rev. De Mirtenl J. Amon offici­ ating. Burial in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation Friday, April 30, 2004 from 6-8 pjn. a the funeral home. Arrangements woe made by Wren Rmeral Home, Hastings. Harolti E. PrmMa DELTON-Harold E-Pranshka. age 77. of Delton pasted away April 21, 2004 in Hastings. Harold was born Dec. 7, 1926 in Hope Township, tte son of Otto and Catherine (Campbell) Pranshka A 1945 graduate of Hastings High School and a veteran of World War U, be served lie; country in the United Stares Army. Harold was a loyal and former employee of Hastings Manufacturing Co., where be worked for 34 years. Harold enjoyed bunting, fishing, and be Nichols of Glen Arbor. A “Memorial Gathering" took place Saturday, April 24.2004 from 4-7 pjn. al the and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister. Julie: and brothers. Edward and Robert family residence. Preceding her in death were her parents and sisters. Harriet and Margaret Nichols. Memorial contributions may be made to Pranshka. Funeral services were conducted Saturday. April 24. 2004 at Wilbams-Goes Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Hastings Athletic Boosters. Arrangements were made by Wren of Terry Hastings; (Meritt) Weiler of Hastings; 12 gnndchildrea; 13 pea gnwl- No services were held. »« • .. .. none m rustings. AlacteJL Hotet MIDDLEVILLE - Alcoa L Hotat, age 21, rf MakfleviBe, went to be wifo ter Load Tuesday. April 20, 2004 at St John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit Alcoa 1. Hoist was bora on June 18.1982 in Goad Rjqwte, Ite dteghter of Kenneth nephews. Bill Nichols of Niles and Tim Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. Barry Community Hospice, Replogle of Hastings; sons. Wad writer Jr a -*---j - __ a reunves ana menus. He was preceded in death by Ire parents; an loved helping others. He is survived by his sister, Wilhelmine (Merle) Tobias, brothers, Paul and Lois Pranshka, Kenneth (Myrtle) Prushka, and Kendall Pranshka. all of rural Barry County Funeral Home of Hastings. 4 ( wcmbuio) wcucr. nc *uluuc41 Vermontville SuU UVCSIOCX. nC *1*0 cnjUyCO MBKKg. HASTINGS - Suzanne S. (Barnes) Lang, age 82, of Hastings, died Thunday, April 22. retired in 1982. Suzanne was affectionately known as “Dodo" to her loving family and many friends. She enjoyed playing tennis, garden­ ing, dancing, an avid sports fan, especially basketball, sharing her home with family and WEDNESDAY N3GHTS-7*0 pjn. This in/ormarion on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: many. Jason is survived by his wife, Mindy and their unborn child; parents, Connie and Danny Rose of Nashville; brothers, Danny Rose Jr. of Nashville, Matthew Rose of Vermontville and Kyle Rose of Hastings; Director of Christian Bforcatioo; a_tn. Nunery pro* 9.30. Church Service 1030 ajn. Robert J. Henkberger Hastings in 1947. She was employed as a first grade teacher at Central Elementary School until she (269-945-9574) WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grosc Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accesai- - Weed O. Weiler Sc, <e HASTINGS 99, of Heatings, died Sntoday, April 24, 2004 at Pennock Hospital ■ Hreth«a He was boro June 17. 19p4 mFresnom. Ohio, the son of George aad Lena ntmi Thick Chib, was a loving husband, soon to be father, son, brother, uncle and friend to tauA 49051. CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: one son. Vfcndell. Waller died ia 1934 aad rran laxer rruumeu ixio Kjoponn ui lcmcoo, GiiiO. Surviving are son Wendell and ha sisaer Jean Carpenter. Pearl had 13 grand, great grand and great great grandchildreu. Also sev­ eral nieces and nephews. She loved her family and was especially grateful fa friends in Otiin and Michigro. She has had her burial ehe area 1934 and arrangements for her funeral will be by Edger's of Wauaeost Funeral Chapel. 7*0 pan. Sanh Circle. 1-616-731-5194* I-517-852-I8D6. the Hastings Jaycees. Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 4-Play Oflroaders Amon. QUIMBY UNITED (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonbp 10 xm. ll ajn.; RO. Bon63. Hastings. years. Jason was an avid bow hunter, member of GBACE LVTHEBAN CaUBCH Men's Retreat; 10*0 Caaachism 6; 5*0 p.m_ CEDABCBEEK BIBLE Aug. 9.2003. Jason was co-owner of Rose Construction Company of Hastings for the past 3 1/2 — lt-Ra-4- FUST BAPTIST CHURCH Pwor Byw WWtt. Yoefo. 930 xm. (Rathmann) Rose. He was raised in the Beltevue/Nashvilte areas and attended Bellevue mid Maple Valley Schools. He was married to M-ndy L. Schaubel on HASTINGS - Pearl Kopfman, age 99. of Hastings, died Friday, April 23,2004. She was ban in Waurexm. Ohio in 1905. Peart msrried Waller Dilworth wkI they had Noflkeof bfiddteviDe; brother-in-law. Mark hap-Jtirwvxh 406L Worship Services: Samtey. MIDDLEVILLE - Jason Allen Rote, 25, of Thorabird Drive, Middleville, died Sunday, April 25. 2004 from injuries sus­ tained in a motorcycle accident Jason was boro on July 26.1978 in Battie Creek, the ion of Danny Lee and Connie Sue and MaciafHunenga) Hoist She sraa raised in Middtevilte and attend­ ed Tbornappte Kritogg Hgh School, gradu­ ating in 2000 aad was a member of tte National Honor Society. She wm finahiag ter last lemesler at Ceattal Michigan Univenity, studying child devdopeneut and psychology. Sta eras accepted a Graad VNley Stare Umvenity and wm flawing to pursue a degree ia narsing. Aledo era a member of tte Catodoaia United Methodist Church, she was at ani­ mal enthusiast. 4-H member, an avid reader. You would always fiadAlecia at tte movies, enjoying a concert and sharing ter time With tte children and enjoyed spending time with ter family and friends. She is survived by ter loving parents, Kenneth and Marcia Holst; two brokers. Kevin (Courtni) Hotel of Howell and Kyle Holst of Middleville; grantknotter. EuzaDctn riuueng* Of mmmkvuic, many aunts, unrlra, cousins and special friends, Casey, Lauren and Carrie. She was preceded in death by ter grand­ father, J A. Huttenga and grandparents, Ken and Eleen Hotel Funeral services were held Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Caledonia. Pastor Norman Kohns and Pasta Galen Grulke officiating. Interment Mt Hope CemeSety, Middtevilte. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia United Methodist Church - Childcare Program. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Area Obituaries continued next page �Banner - THndey. Aprs 29. 2004 - Pag* 7 The Conlaigh Nod Andanan HASTINGS - Conleigh Noel Andersen. Delton, passed away on April 10,2004. Conleigh is the precious angel of Richard and Marcia (Lester) Andersen. Other members of her family include, a brother. Charles Andersen; sisters. Corinthis and Claudia Andersen; grandparents, Dari and Carlene Lester of Delton, Sharon Andersen of Georgetown. Ky.; great grand­ mothers. Marie Lester of Delton and Dorothy Denton of Richland; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. April 14, 2004, at WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann, officiating. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions for a cemetery marker for Conleigh will be appreciated. Earl Wilkin* DELTON - Gerald L. Britten, of Guernsey Lake Road. Dehon, died Sunday. April 25, 2004 at Pennock Hospital Mr. Britten was bom on March 27,1932 in '. Hastings, the son of James and Ruth . (Sawdy) Britten. He was raised in Hickory Coram. Delton. Middleville and Hastings and attended schools these. Mr. Britten was a fife long Barry County resident He was married to Dixie Leonard in 1952, that marriage ended in divorce. He married Erma Allen on March 19.1971 and she died June 5. 1990. He married Frances Tyler on Dec. 15.1990 and she survives. Gerald had been engaged in farming, a cement contractor with his brother Donald, worked for the City of Hastings Public Works Dept, and for the Village of Middleville in the Public Works Dept He was a member of Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church, he enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. Fortner member of the Moose. Civil Defense and was active in 4-H in his youth. Mr. Britten is survived, by his wife. Frances "Frankie" Britten; daughters. Gloria (Jerry) Travis of Missouri; Sylvia Britten, Ruth (Randy) Patterson, Pam (Rob) Thomas, all of Hastings, and Rebecca (Edward) Harwood of Wayland; sons. Jerry HASTINGS - Mr. Earl Wilkins, age 68. of Hastings, passed away Monday. April 26. 2004 while in the presence of his daughters at Tbomappie Manor. Mr. Wilkins was bora in Dowling on Jan. 8. 1936. He was the son of the late Roy and Thelma (Lewis) Wilkins. Earl grew up in the Hastings area, and attended MacComber Country School on Brogan Rd. After school be joined the United Slates Marine Corp in April 1953. He experi­ enced active service in both Korea and Japan where he earned several medals of valor including the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the UN Service Medal (Korea). He was the widower of Ardis (Harris) Wilkins whom he married on April 7, 1956. Shortly after their wedding, the couple moved to the Hastings area where drey raised their family. The couple was married 47 years when Ardis passed away in March 2004. Earl was a self-employed salvage deafer who was well known for his ability to do any­ thing. Along with his wife Ardis, the couple enjoyed sharing a cup of coffee with friends at Richie's Coffee Shop in Hastings. Earl was also an avid NASCAR fen who could be Peterson-Volosky engagement told Pamela Mae Peterson and Rick Daniel Volosky are pleased to announce their engagement. Pam. daughter of Brad and Jody Peterson, will graduate from Hastings High School in May. She is in the process of becoming a bridal consultant/special events planner through The Bride Lady Training Program and is currently working at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Ricky, son of Raymood and Roxann Volosky graduated from Hastings High School in 2003. He is currently attending Westwood Online College of Technology to earn a Bachelets Degree in Animation and working at Flexfab. A July 17.2004 wedding is being planned. ‘I Owe It M to You” found on race day outside sitting under a shade tree listening to the race oo his radio. He is survived by hia daughters, Carla (Garry) McKelvey, Daria (Scott) Schantz; sons, Ro' ■» (Shire) Wilkins, Tim Wilkins. Willie (L-i) Murray. John (Sandy) Wilkins; bis sister, Coleea Endsley; and several grand­ children; several great-grandchildren; and Doug Acker will get Io join with such musical creators as Lerner and Lowe. Rodgers and Kammerstein, Cole Porter end Irving Berlin, when be experiences his first musical premiere tonight, Thursday. April 29. The Thomapplc Players production of "I Owe It All to You, set for 7 pun. tonight, seven great grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Friday and Saturday. April 29 and 30 and O'Conner of Delmonte, CA. Geraldine May 1 at Central Auditorium, definitely has (Lawrence) Hull of Hastings, and Charlotte He was preceded in death by his wife. been a long journey to creator, writer and Scott of Arizona; sister-in-law. Phyllis director Doug Acker. He has worked on acme Britten of Hastings and former wife, Dixie Angela Schantz; brothers, Lewis. Harold. of the songs for more than 25 yean. of Hastings; nieces, nephews, cousins and a Lyle and Russell; and a sister. Mary Elta „ He says, "this has been an energetic cast that has worked hard Jo make thisawntvni^2— ................ , . , , Ifoncral services >«ill be held at i.p.m, cal a reality. They have been great!” Thursday, April 29. 2004 at Daniela Funeral Acker and his wife, Notma Jean, said they sisters, Mae Sbellenberger and Marie Home, Nashville. Deano Lampbere will offihope the musical can be pobiiahed and be Converse. (Diane) Britten of Delton. Robert James Britten and Christopher Britten, both of Hastings, and Gary Britten, of Illinois; sev­ eral step children; several grandchildren; Codes to celebrate 40th weddtag anniversary Gerald Lee and Marian L Cook will be celebrating their 40th wedding mivmery by having an open bouse for friends and fam­ ily, hosted by their chikkra.ou S«day. May 9, 2004 from 2 Io 5 p.m. st the Prairieville Tbwnship Hall. 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Prairieville. The former Marian Carpenter and Lee Cook were married May 15, 1964 at the Orangeville Baptist Church by Rev. Glen Campbell. Lee is a retired millwright from Hackett Construction sad Millwright Services and Millwrights Local 1102 in Battle Creek They have five children: Mark (So) Calkins. Mike (Ttarill) Calkins, David (Kim) Cook, Gordon Cook, and Kcany (Liz) Cook. They also have nine grandchildren. Please join os for cake and ice cream. Cards are welcome, but no gifts, please. ■B? Services were held Wednesday, April 28. 2004 at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church w/Rev. Lynn Davis officiating. Burial was held at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I The family will receive visitors from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial cootributiooa may be made to Alzheimen Association. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Sara Bennett Joal Scott Brigga| SUNFIELD • Joel Scott Briggs, of Sunfield, passed away Sunday. April 18. 2004 at the age of 23. He was bora May 22,1980 in Lansing, the son of Jerry D. and Jo Ann (Steward) Briggs. Joel enjoyed spending time with bis friends, playing sports, hunting and fishing, and had a love for working on Chevy pick­ ups. He was preceded in death by his grandpar­ ents. Ben and Ruby Briggs of Charlotte; a sister. Jana Briggs in 1978; and a niece. Tiffany Green in 1993. He is survived by his parents; two broth­ ers, James (Tricia) Briggs of Colorado and Jeff Briggs of Sunfield; grandparents, Wayne and Jean Steward of Sunfield; nephews, CJ. and Noah Briggs; uncles. Scott (Lori) Steward of Howell, Jim (Glenda) Steward of Sunfield. Phyllis (John) Carr of Albion and Bob (Jennifer) Briggs of Charlotte; and sev­ eral cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday. April 22. 2004 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark E. Ralph NASHVILLE - Mrs Sara Bennett, age 74. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, April 27. 2004 peacefully at Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte. Mrs. Bennett was boro in Lansing on Dec. 1. 1929. She was the daughter of the late Charier and Jenny Ellis. She was raised in the Lansing area and graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing. Sara was the wife of Edmond Bennett. The couple were married 43 years. Sara was employed as an assistant supervi­ sor of the Liquor Control Department for the State of Michigan for over 30 yean. She retired in 1984. Mrs. Bennett is survived by her beloved bisband and children. Honoring her request, a private family prayer service was performed by Father Charles McCabe on Wednesday, April 28. 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth Sports Fund in memory of Joel, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield. Ml 48890. For more information www.legacy.com. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. available to other community theater groups. Doug Hart of Middleville is playing the role of James Worthy while Rosemary Anger is Sally Worthy. Gene Greenfield is Frank Lee, Leslie Guernsey is Brenda Lee. Neil Wakely is Ed Sullivan and Laura Soule plays Kelly Sullivan. Rich Furlong is Jeff Wilde, and enjoying her role of Ashley Wilde is Angela Seeber. Peg Hemeriing brings Grace Parker Io life with Steve Vipond in the role of Matt Dylan. Jane Groendyk is Wendy the Wonder, Rachel DuMouchel sparkles as Lucy and Jeff Kniaz is Sammy the Salesman. Terry Dennison goes against type as Tom and the Thug. Carol Satteriy is Connie. Linda Fuhr is Lynn, Terri Schray takes the roles of Louise Robert Merle Pram. Hickory Corners and Anita Kaye Cook. Wyoming. usiy liermsb ritianrincr, mjouicvuk im Peggy Ana Brinks, Middleville. Bradly James Warner, Hastings aad Jennifer Lynn Russo. Hastings. Lawrence Ray Feltner, Bellevue and Lisa Marie Norris, Bellevue. Michael Frederick Miller. Delton Barbara Ann CempbeU, Delton. Ricky Allen Hauneman, Hastings Barban Sue Hughes. Hastings. and s Thug. Barb Proden brings out the best in Candy, while Dale Svihl is Thug number 3. Angie Greenfield is Jane, Margaret Hollenbeck is Jessie Becky Guernsey is Moggie and Thug, number 4. Cloe Oliver is Sheila. Mike Kasineky fires up Sparky. Janine Kasinsky baa fun with 'Mad Mary' and Don Groendyk completes the cast as the Gentleman Caller. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for nemos, students and children. “I Owe II All li You" with words and musk by Doug Acker is presented with the assistance of a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. Tickets are avail­ and and Blah-and Leila HawbBtz to celebrate golden wedding anniversary The family of Blair and Leila (VanSyckle) Hawblitz rrish to extend an invitation to their friends and family, to celebrate their 5Oh wedding anniversary. An open house win be held from 1 Io 5 pzn. on May 1.2004 a the Maple Grove Tbwnahip Hall in Na*rille. It is hoped thm the many friends and neigh­ bors of Blair and Leila will be able to attend this time of reflection aad fellowship. No gifts, pieaae! Foil PKESE1VTS u9 9i /Ulfo you' able at the door. An Original Musical by Doug Acker OMT UBUIL CUM W& CRMT ML jil BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKIIS WEST WCHGAN WHHECAPS com to town Monday, April 26, at t p.m., and Tueedny, April 27, al noon. Canton invadao May 3-6 (6 pzn. atarta). Ticket Prices: AduNt $7X0 Sudanis, CMdran * Senior Citizens $5.00 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: ” PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY See the stars of tomorrow play today at CO Brown Stadium wwMJNMKmlvMMeaBxaa * mman Notice Fire Hydrant Flushing City woric crews will be flushing Fire Hydrants on Tuesday, May 4, 2004. fl the weather permits us to do so. In case of Inctemsnt weather we have scheduled Wednesday, May 5,2004, as the alternate date tar flushing the Fire Hydrants. Tim Gtrrtech Director of Public Services April 29, 30, Mcuf. 1,2004 Curtain - 7:00 p.m. All Nights Central Elementary School Auditorium HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Made possible in part by a grant from i Barry Community Foundation . _______ । , �Page B - Thunday. April ta. 2004 - The Hastings Banner The praise band "Fret Not” will present a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2. at 'he Central United Methodist Church There will be a free-will offering for the summer mission trip to West Virginia. The annual CROP Walk for the Lakewood area will be held Sunday afternoon. May 2. Many walkers already have their envelopes and are recruiting pledges to raise funds to alleviate world hunger, including in our own area. Twenty-five percent of the pledges will be returned to the Lakewood Community Council. Von Goodemoa is recruiting chair­ man. Most local churches will have walkers and pledges along with National Horn. Society and Sunny Fresh Foods. The entire walk will be north of M-50. The semi-annual rummage sale is returning to Central UMC next Thursday. Friday and Saturday. May 6-8. Saturday will be bag day with • grocery bagful for only $1. Saturday. May 8. also will be Plant Day at the Lake Odessa Depot/Museum from 9 a.m. to 1 p m. There will be lilacs, hollyhocks and more. At the same time, the Lake Odessa Garden Club will have a plant exchange and plants to buy for a donation. Funds from the sale will benefit the depot fund. On Saturday. May 8. the’ Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at Lake Manor. James Moses of Portland will be the speaker. His topic will be 'What to Do Before You Begin to Do Genealogy.* Moses writes a weekly column on the topic for the Ionia Sentinel Standard and is chairman of First Families for the society. Visitors and guests are welcome. The genealogy library at the depot will be open from 3 to 5 pm, with the librarian on hand to help visitors. For the April 24 open house at the depot Tom Pickens of Clarksville was the host. Jackie Gilliland was in lite library. A gentle­ man from Grand Rapids and Florida came to find important data on his family. The Village of Lake Odessa observed Arbor Day a bit early. The designated (flexi­ ble) day is Friday. April 30. Local officials held their annual ceremony, which includes reading a proclamation by Sterling Morton, on Tupper Lake Street near Sanderson Signs and planted a new shade tree. Other new trees on the west side of the 900 block of Fourth Avenue are a flowering variety and last week were putting out their fragrant blossoms. They were planted along with the project of new walks, curbs and lights provided by Union Bank and Koops Funeral Chapel. Many of the snowbirds are home. Among them are the Deckers. Belands. Shellenbargers. Winklers. Barnum. Morris. Shoemakers. A cooperative effort last year resulted in such a good response it is being repealed this year. The Tri-Rivers tour of small museums will be held Saturday and Sunday. May 1 and 2. Lowell. Bowne Center. Fallasburg. Saranac Belding. Freeport and Ionia are bolding open houses. There is a small fee. which entitles one to visit any or all the museums. Most are housed in unique, vintage buildings. In Ionia it is the Blanchard House. Bowne Center has the township hall. Saranac has its depot. Celia DeMood held a recital Sunday after­ noon for her piano pupils at Lakewood UMC. The sanctuary seals a few hundred. The equivalent three-fourths was filled with family members and friends of the dozens of young people who played. This year there was in an increased number of boys. Two seniors in high school. Noelle Williams and Shea Clancy, played first They were followed by younger pupils and pro­ gressed to teen-agers. There were 38 perform­ ers listed on the program. Memorial Service for Minerva Bauman A«e 97 May 8* at 11:00 ajn. Hope United Methodist Church Comer of M-37IM-79 —three miles south of Hastings Lunch following service Contact Nick Barlow aiuB bme MnuK earrnu. cmr Grand Rapids, Ml | « town was presented, asking for the laying out of a street from Sixth Avenue to the Boulevard, beginning at a point on Sixth Avenue as near as practical to the western ter­ minus of Third Street and a commission com­ posed of Jacob Lapo. George Hines and C.S. Lawrence was appointed by President York to decide where the street should be and assess the damages. To lay the street out on a direct line with Third Street would necessitate mov­ ing Otis Miner's bam and the north side of the street would run even with Mr. Miner’s resi­ dence. To avoid this, it has been deemed best by those who have looked over the ground to here jog Third Street not more than two rods to the south, thus clearing Miner’s property and passing through open fields to the west­ ern terminus of the street Wherever the street is placed it gives the Boulevard its initial opening to the village. A number of people have wanted to pick up some of the beautiful building sites on the Boulevard they have held off because of the possibility of the plot not being taken into the villa, and again the question of putting in the streets. Now that this has been accomplished, there is no doubt but there will be a brisk demand for boulevard property and some pretty homes will be put up this year. If so desired, another street running north and south can be laid out between Sixth Avenue and the Boulevard on which may be some of the choicest building sites in town. This new territory plotted and on the market we believe will be a great incentive for investment and that it will be but few years until what is now fields will be thickly studded with pretty homes. North Fourth Avenue, which was opened up last year, is now about sold out to its northern limit. Most of the houses on the west side of that street have already got good houses on them and there will be some build­ ing on the east side of the street this ytar...” In* retrospect^ the'relict west fcoij Third Street was never put into use. However a street was extended from First Street west An old photo of the elevatTrs on Fourth Avenue shows the Haskins/Piercefield house at the MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Phone 616-877-4235 The open house for Thelma Curtis, who is retiring from Union Bank after 20 years is to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday across the street at Fellowship Hall. The Joe Leslie Memorial Golf Tournament was held last Sunday afternoon at Centennial Acres. The Scbewa Center News in May 1903 included an item that it rained so hard on Arbor Day that the teacher could not take her scholars to the woods for flowers, so they went on Tuesday of the week. Also in May 1903 there was an account from the village council about the Boulevard coming into the village. The council on Monday evening voted to take in the plot of ground on the west side of town known as the Nims & Weed addition, but instead of only bringing in the original 20 acres through which the boulevard is laid out. another 20 acres on the west of that plot was added, and the village is 40 acres larger this week than it was last. After the action adopting rhe resolu­ tion to take in the 40 acres, a petition signed by nearly half a hundred property owners in S Bon Voyage, Gina! end of First Street It appears that this house may have been moved north a bit to make room for the extension of First Nor was a street run south between Sixth Avenue and the Boulevard. Old photos show a row of trees in the middle of the Boulevard. Second street was extended at some time without needing a jog. Thus the big undivided area from Second Street south to M-50 was available for pur­ chase by Lake Odessa Public Schools about 1956 for construction of West Elementary school. Space was available for purchase to make a drive from the Boulevard into the school property and another strip was bought to provide a drive onto Second Street for an exit Only enough for a walkway was bought onto Sixth Avenue and somehow there was access on the south for a drive, which now is used by the administration buildings of Lakewood Public Schools. ------------------------------------------------------------------ r Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! . Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Tainted trip Dear Annie: My wife and I are going on an Alaskan cruise. We offered to pay the cost of the cruise for our son and his wife. They were excited and appreciative, and accepted imme­ diately. After we booked them a room identical to the one we will have on the cruise, our travel agent called to inform us that our daughter-in­ law had asked to upgrade their accommoda­ tions. I admit our selection of cabins wasn't first class, but it was hardly cheap. The cost was about $1300 per person. We are trying to analyze our reaction to this news. We are insulted, offended and bun. but we aren't sure we are justified. After all, my son and his wife are paying for the upgrade. What room they stay in won't change the trip in any way. yet we didn't react positively to this change. My son is not aware that we have this information. They don't live close by, but we do talk weekly. So. Annie, what do you think? — Chicago Parents Dear Chicago: It's easy to understand why you reacted poorly to this news. It seems like a slap in the face - that your gift ($2,600. no less) was not good enough. Let's try a different perspective, so you can get past this. Your son and his wife saw an opportunity to have the trip of their dreams. They could not afford the first-class accom­ modations, but with your help, they could afford the upgrade. (It's even possible they upgraded the cabin as a gift for you. but not likely.) Don't keep your knowledge a secret. Inform your son what the travel agent told you, and see what he says. Either way, please don't let it diminish how much fun you have together. It's still a wonderful, generous and loving gift. Enjoy your trip. An oner woman || Pl l|i Bi Friday April 30th 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 150 W. Court St. the relationship is still in its early stages. If he ends it. better you should know now rather than later. Emergency exam Dear Annie: Not long ago, you printed a letter from a flight attendant who said they are 'working harder than ever to keep the skies safe.* I travel 30 or more times a year, and Td say on half the flights, the people seat­ ed in the exit rows are dearly incapable of following the procedures if they need to assist in an emergency. I was recently on a flight, and all six of the people in the exit rows assured the flight attendant they were able to help in an emer­ gency. She returned five minutes later and surprised them with a simple quiz regarding emergency procedures. She asked. "How much does the door weigh?" "What do you do with it?* 'Where do you sand?" Not one per­ son in the exit row could answer a single question. Before allowing someone to sit in an exit row, there should be a quick physical and informational test to see if a person can actu­ ally lift a 53-pound door aad stow it efficient­ ly. In an emergency, every second counts. I wish all flight attendants luck in an increas­ ingly difficult job. - Jim in Boston Dear Jim: A physical test might cause other problems, but the ability to follow emergency procedures should not be taken lightly. Hastings City Bank Health Coverage! Medical - Dental Vision - Prescription ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Dear Annie: I am a 60-year-old woman and have been married for 42 years. My problem is my husband. ‘Philip.* decided during the last couple of years that he doesn't like my brother's strife, "Livia.* Livia and I are good friends, and my broth­ er is very dear to me. Philip doesn't like Livia because be says she's a gossip, but she's never done a hurtful thing to him. When she calls here, he wont speak to me for days afterward. Last week. Livia came for a visit Philip left the house and didn't return until she had gone home. Over the years. Philip has always found a reason to dislike someone who is close to me. Before Livia, it was one of my brothers. I've had it I know this is a control issue, but I can­ not divorce Philip right now because I can't afford it I still work pan time and contribute to the household expenses, but he is on a pen­ sion. What would you suggest? - Oppressed in Ohio Dear Ohio: You've been married to Philip for 42 years. We assume he has some good qualities, too. Control issues first should lead to counseling, not divorce. After all these years, we re surprised you haven't learned to ignore Philip's unreason­ able complaints. Since you haven't, however, please talk to a marriage counselor, with or without your busband, and find ways to com­ municate your needs so that Philip can under­ stand why his behavior is a problem. Good luck. Working reSef Dear Annie: For the past two months, I Dear Annie: We recently had some work have been dating a man who is fun and affec­ done on our house. I noticed one of the work­ tionate. However. ‘Bert* is nine years men slip behind my tarage aad remm. zip­ younger than I am. He is 61, and I am 70. I feel dishonest Bert doesn't know'my true ' ping up his pants. Apparently, be had urinated on the garage walk and it was pooling onto age and often alludes to the fact that l am the cement below. I informed the workman's younger than he is. He has never asked me supervisor, who apologized and washed the how old 1 am, and I've never offered the cement information. This is really bothering me, and I find it very disturbing that my young I'm afraid when be finds out the truth, the daughters could easily have seen what hap­ relationship will end. Any suggestions? pened. To my knowledge, urinating in public Anxious in Boston is indecent exposure, which requires register­ Dear Boston: If Bert believes you appear ing as a sex offender in California. and act young, it's unlikely the age difference I mentioned this incident to several family will bother him. Since it is bothering YOU. members who said 1 was overreacting. Am I? however, you ought to tell him the truth while Thanks for writing. Hastings City Bank after nearly 30 years of exceptional service. Please stop m & wish her Bon Voyage! Like loved ones Guaranteed Acceptance! No Restrictions! No Waiting Period! Huge National Network! For More info Cali Mike, 11-800-480-6273 or 269-623-4043 28 *35no ew/.iiv Coude! wwjmri •48/mo Family Includes AUX Pre-Existing — Disgusted in California Dear Disgusted: Many waiters are under the impression that they are on their own when it comes to relieving themselves. In fact some homeowners will not permit work­ men to use the bathroom in the house. If you notified the supervisa that the workers were welcome to use your facilities instead of the Gicst Outdoors, they should have done so. You did not overreact Reasonferpge Dear Annie: A while back, you printed a letter from a woman whose husband brought guns into the house after promising not to. I. too. asked, even begged, my husband not to bring guns into the boose. I told him it was fa the safety of our children, and even threat­ ened to leave him if the guns came in the doa. To his dying day I never admitted to him a anyone else the REAL reason I didn't want guns around. In my youngei years, I had a violent temper and lost all sense of responsi­ bility when in a rage. In addition. I'd had. from time to lime, suicidal thoughts. Knowing there were guns in the house could have been catastrophic if 1 were unable to control my anger and depression. It's possible that woman is not afraid of guns but of herself. — My Family Still Doesn't Know My Secret Dear Secret: Thank you for bringing up a possibility we hadn't considered. Fa those with a violent temper or severe depression, it can be a great temptation to know there is a lethal weapon nearby. We're glad things never went that far fa you. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page al mm ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 29. 2004 - Page 9 South Jordan District #1 and Galloway School District #3 By Joyce Weinbrecht This column covered Woodland District #2 North Jordan School. It was pointed out to us that #1 and f3 also should be covered. So. we present South Jordan School District #1 and Galloway District #3. Our source is The Rural County School History Bookshelf, Barry County Historical Society South Jordan District fl The first pioneer school in Woodland Township was a subscription school held in the home of Albert E. Wellman, Section 35, taught by Hattie Bidwell of Battle Creek, who probably boarded at the Wellman home. This was in 1841. Subscription schools were attended by children whose parents could pay tuition to help pay the expenses of the school. Sophia Barnum, wife of the Reverend Alonzo Barnum, was the first teacher in Woodland Township to obtain a teaching cer­ tificate from the school inspector. The Barnum family had settled on the Woodland Township line, coming from England to Connecticut first, then to Michigan. Barry County. Woodland Township line. Section 34 in the year 1839. Alonzo Barnum was an ordained Methodist Episcopal minister, later joining the United Brethren Church. Sophia Crippen Barnum taught a school in the Barnum home during the winter of 1841-42. These two schools became the basis of Woodland School District #1. Edward Hynes leased one acre of land in Section 33 to be used for the South Jordan School. District #1. The district encompassed Sections 25. 26. 27. 28. 33. 34 and part of Section 35. The school built of logs was 30 feet square. The door was made of puncheon logs split into slabs, hewn on one side. The building cost $50 to build. This included the seating. It was ready to use in May of 1842. Laura Mallet taught the school in 1846. D.F. Barber in 1847 and Lucy Ann Keyser in 1848. In later years the school was rebuilt into a white frame school building. Ruth Jordan Neithamer taught there in r. 916 (and is still living in 1991). Some students of South Jordan who made the school proud, include Claude Kantner who became a pro­ fessor at Ohio University. John Smith who headed Sparton Electric Company, and Josephine Wise Laycock, who learned com­ puter science in Detroit and became well known for her photography. (Mrs. Laycock is still living in Woodland in 1991.) In 1848 District fl had 27 students and received $13.50 as its share of the tax monies. In 1849 Levi Holmes was township clerk. John F. Emory and Samuel S. Haight were school inspectors. South Jordan became part of the new District fl when Woodland Schools were consolidated in the fall of 1923. South Jordan School District f I, Woodland Township. Barry County (year, teacher respectively) - 1907-1908. Ruth Bacheller 1908-1909. A J. Hauer. 1909-1910. Inez M. Cole; 1910*1911. Inez M. Cole; 1911-1912. Ms. Leon Hynes; 1912-1913. Ms. Leon Hynes; 1913-1914, Charlotte Barnum; 1914­ 1915. Artie Dennison; 1915-1916. Ivah J. Shray; 1916-1917. Ivah J. Shray; 1917-1918. Ivah J. Shray; 1918-1919. Ruth Jordan; 1919­ 192b. Mildred Fields; 1920-1921. Julian Smith; 1921-1922. Julian Smith; 1922-1923. Beatrix Easton. School District consolidated with Woodland Township School in the fall of 1923. Galloway School District f3 The Galloway School was organized in 1845. and stood on an acre of land in the southeast comer of Charles Galloway’s prop­ erty on the comer of Carlton Center and Velte Roads. The earliest records we have of the Galloway School date from Dec. 15. 1845. when the board of school inspectors awarded Mailda Ingerson her teaching certificate. Miss Ingcrson (later Mrs. Jonathan Haight) taught there that winter for a salary of 75 cents per week. In 1848. this district was enlarged to incorporate Section 17, the north half of Section 20. and ail of Section 24. This school­ house was often used as a place of worship. From 1855 to 1871 it served as meeting house for the German Methodist Episcopal Church. Members of this church group were: Jacob Velte. George Hitt. Conrad Hoenor. Godfried Risliu. The Reverend Jacob Krebel served as pastor. Inspectors serving this school were Samuel Haight and Jonathan Haight. Samuel C. Skinner was township clerk for this school district In 1885. the district was incorporated into Woodland Centre School District f4. which included Sections 15. 16.21,22 plus the new addition of Section 17. the North 1/2 of Section 20 and Section 24. Galloway School District f3. Woodland Township, Barry County (year, director respectively) - 1858-1859, MJ. Dillenbeck; 1859-1860. MJ. Dillenbeck; 1860-1861. MJ. Dillenbeck; 1861-1862, MJ. Dillenbeck; 1861-1862. Stephen S. Ingerson; 1862-1863. Stephen S. Ingerson; 1863-1864, Stephen S. Ingerson; 1864-1865. Charles Galloway; 1865-1886. Charles Galloway; 1866-1867, Charles Galloway; 1867-1868. Charles Galloway; 1868-1869. E.P. Barnum; 1869­ 1870, E. P. Barnum; 1870-1871, EP. Barnum; 1871-1872. EP. Barnum; 1872-1873. EP. Barnum; 1873-1874. 1874-1875. Closed Becomes Euper School District f3. South Jordan School District #1 Woodland Township, Barry County War 1858-1859 1859-1860 1860- 1861 1861- 1862 1862-1863 1863-1864 1864-1865 1865-1866 1866-1867 1867-1868 1868-1869 1869-1870 187D-1871 1871-1872 1872-1873 1873-1874 1874-1875 1876-1877 1877-1878 1878-1879 1879-1880 1880-1881 1881-1882 1882 1883 1883-1884 1884-1885 1888-1886 1886-1887 1887-1868 1886-1889 1889-1890 1890-1891 1891-1892 1892-1893 1893-1894 1894-1895 1895-1896 1896-1897 1897-1898 1896-1899 1899-1900 moo-1901 1901-1902 1902-1903 1903-1904 1904-1905 1905-1906 1906-1907 1907-1908 >908-1909 1909-1910 1910-1911 1911-1912 1912-1913 1913-1914 1914-1915 1915-1916 1916-1917 1917-1918 1918-1919 1919-1920 1820-1921 1921-1822 1822-1823 In Director District John A. Jordan John A Jordan EM (W’)aAert NoftoQOte Joseph Nchols Joseph Nciiols Joseph N cherts Edwin Nash Edwin Nash Edwin Nash Edwin Nash GM Davenport G M Davenport E M Bales Catan Densmore Calvin Densmore Calvin Densmore CaMn Densmore D.F. Densmore John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes John Hynes LevtDeeg John Hynes John Hynes John M Smith John M Smith John M . Smith J.R. 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The choir will be accompanied by organist Barbara Standage and a guest instru­ mental ensemble. Soloists will be Katie Daugherty. Jan Reynolds and Lisa Wallace. There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted. This great choral work, portions of which are heard in backgrounds of many films, tele­ vision productions and is performed world­ wide by choirs of all sizes and ages, is one of the composer’s most prominent works. Vivaldi, was a native of Florence. Italy. In keeping with the theme of “An Evening in Italy,” Sharpe Fellowship Hall will be transformed into an Italian Courtyard, which will be the site of the Italian pastry reception, featuring the culinary creations of "Chef Liz," Elizabeth Lonergan, following the perform­ ance. "Chef Liz* is a graduate of Hastings High School and GRCCs School of Culinary Arts, and daughter of Jeff and Judy VanAman expected to Iasi approximately an hour. For more informzlion, call First Presbyterian Church at (269) 945-5463. 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April 29. 2004 - The Meetings Bennet Vikings best Saxons for Barry Co. baseball title It's been a long time since anyone other than Lakewood won a Barry County Invitational baseball tournament. The Viking boys wrapped up their eighth straight title on Saturday, by top­ ping the host Hastings Saxons 8-3 in the championship game. “I tip my hat to Lakewood," said Hastings coach Marsh Evans. "They may lose some key players to graduation every year, but they find a way to replace them and are still a powerhouse." The Saxons opened the scoring with a run in the top half of the first only to see Lakewood come storming back with five runs of their own. Lakewood extended its lead to 6-1 in the second inning, then added single runs in the fifth and sixth to Saxon senior Caleb Case knocks one of his team's two singles in Saturday's cham­ pionship game against Lakewood at the Barry County Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Local track match-ups make the spring exciting This past Saturday, four of the vanity baseball and softball programs we cover gath­ ered in Hastings for the Barry County Invitational, which in both instances was won by Lakewood. Days like that are great for me because I've got everybody in once place. Everybody gets pictures that week. Everybody's happy. It was fun Saturday morning, but now I'm really getting excited for the next Barry County Meet, the track and field meet which happens in about a month. I've been quite intrigued by match-ups at track meets so far this season. 1 got to see Amy Abbott of Maple Valley and Delton's Kortni Matteson square off in the hurdles early in the spring al Delton. As well as those two schools* boys' teams great hurdlers, the Maple Valley pole vaulters, and Delton's Shanna Tamminga on a night where she set a new Delton record. I got to see a pair of outstanding throwers in Delton's Todd Champion and Dustin Morgan. I was a little upset though that I missed my chance to see Valley's Meagan Halliwlll and Kelly Wilson though. That was just a meet between two of the Barry County squads. I haven t gotten to see Lakewood yet either, but the Vtkes' Rylee O'Bryant is right there with Halliwill and Wilson. The Delton girls' lost to Maple Valley. It could wind up being their only loss until regionals or the Barry County Meet. One of my favorite sprinters to watch is Delton's Kris Oglesbce. Oglesbee's season could go like the girls' teams. Winning every race until the regionals or until the Barry County meet, where he'll have to go head-to-head with Middleville's Darrin Tape once again Tape bested Oglesbee at the Barry County Mee: last year and then went on to fin­ ish second in the stale in Division 2. r The best thing about watching Tape run, is watching the people watching him ntn. Maybe that's second best. The best thing about watching him run is listening to the things his competitors say just after the race is over. Lot's of times it's nothing more spectacular than "Wow." but it's still a little funny to see someone who runs a 11 second 100-meter race say “Wow. that guy's fast." • had plans to see Hastings on Tuesday against Caledonia, another school I gel to cover but isn't covered in the Banner because it's not in Barry County. I was looking for­ ward to seeing if the Saxon girls' spring relay teams could keep their string of wins going as the competition gets tougher. 1 was also looking forward to seeing the Saxons Joel Maiville. He's been scoring a lol of points for the Saxon boys this year. He provided an interesting moment at last year's Barry County Meet when he got excited after winning a preliminary heal against Tape in the 100 or 200.1 don’t remember which. Tape smiled a little, but let Maiville have his joy. I can't wait to see how it goes this spring. I don't think any girls' team in the county will be able to catch Maple Valley. Middleville's been doing all right this spring. The numbers aren’t huge for Tammy Benjamin and the Trojans, but the top few girls do an awful lot. And they're awfully young. In Tuesday's meet against Holland Christian. TK freshman Rebecca Winchester woo the 800. 1600. and 3200-meter races. Sophomore Kersta Gustafson won the 200. the 400. and the pole vault. The high jump, long jump. 100-meter hurdles, and 100-meter dash were won by sophomore Jessica Flaska. They've all got al least two more yean to improve. I want to know if Flaska can catch Abbott and Matteson in the hurdles. Middleville's Jordan Hartley can get thrown into the mix with the male hurdlers from Delton. Maple Valley, and Lakewood's Travis Willard. Saxon athletic director has wondered why I haven't come to the Hastings Relays yet It's because in this crazy spring season. I try and catch as many teams as I can. Lot's of times 1 can catch two for one. The Bany County Meet is the ultimate, a five for one. But that’s not the only reason I'm looking forward to it counter a two-run third for the Saxons. “The kids hit well today," said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. "We're real­ ly swinging the bats.” Corey Thelen, Kyle Rowland, and Clint Tobias each had a pair of RBI's for Lakewood. Thelen and Rowland were two of three from the plate, while Tobias was three of four. The Vikings took advantage of three Saxon errors on the afternoon. “You can’t make many mistakes when you play them, because they take advan­ tage of every opportunity." said Evans. “They have a great hitting line-up with Tobias and company, but on the other hand, out kids never gave up. Justin (Pratt) kept us in the game but we could never get our offense on track." Pratt suffered his first defeat on the mound this season, he's now 2-1. He pitched all six innings for the Saxons, allowing just five earned runs. Adam Case and Caleb Case had the only two hits for the Saxons in the champi­ onship game. Alex Jones pitched the first three innings for Lakewood striking out four, and Matt Clark came in to finish off the game. Clark struck out five. “We're going to see Hastings again in the district," said Veitch. “Hopefully that doesn't turn on us. They’ve got a good ball club and they just had some errors." The Saxons committed only one error in the opener Saturday, against Delton Kellogg. That combined with an outstand­ ing pitching performance from Kevin Davis led to a 4-0 Saxon victory. Davis wound up with seven strike-outs in his two-hit shut-out of the Panthers, and is now 2-0 on the year. Scott Larsen had three singles in the contest for the Saxons on offense. Hastings broke a scoreless tie with three runs in the bottom of the third inning. Brandon Sutfin began the inning with a walk, Caleb Case reached on a Delton mis­ cue. then Larsen and Adam Case added RBI singles. Another run scored on a passed ball. Larsen then added another RBI single in the fourth after a lead-off double by Luke Olmstead. Tyler Jiles. Pratt, and Mike Garren also had hits for the Saxons. Olmstead’s double and Garrett's single were their first hits as varsity players. Evans was happy to see his Saxons hit well enough in the Delton game to win. but said “we are still not clicking at the plate yet” “We showed signs Friday night against Unity Christian, so hopefully we can pick it up offensively now that we begin con­ ference play. Our confidence is high right now. We have been playing good defense and have had great pitching from Scott Larsen and others. We just need to hit" The win over Hastings was the second eight run performance by Lakewood on the day, which started with an 8-1 win over Middleville. Sophomore Josh Wickham pitched the first game for Lakewood to improve io I­ 0. He struck out five Trojans while allow­ ing just three hits. The Trojans only managed five hits total as a team, led by lead-off hitter Justin Ogden's two for three performance. Ogden also had a stolen base. Westley Wise and Thelen each had one hit and a pair of RBI's against to lead Lakewood's offense, while Josh Mitchell. Tyler Beglin. and Pat Morris also had hits. “We had a couple of break downs on bunting situations and on a couple of plays at the plate and it got away from us in the last couple of innings." said Trojan coach Tom Enslen. Levi Harold pitched the first five innings forTK, and struck out five Vikings while walking four. Chris Humphrey came The Lakewood varsity baseball team celebrates after winning the Barry County Invitational Saturday at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) in to finish of the final two innings and was solid forTK. The Vikings weren't only spurred to vic­ tory by what they did with their bats, but how they took advantage of their legs on the base paths. Veitch credited third base coach Keith Carpenter. Coach Carpenter did a great job in the championship game, with good calling schemes from third base." Veitch said. “He was really on. making things happen over there for us.” Enslen thought his Trojans came out a little flat in their consolation game against Delton, after expending a lot of emotion in the contest with Lakewood. "I could sense it in the first couple of innings." said Enslen. "Then we came to life in the middle innings." The Trojans took a 4-2 lead, but Delton pulled ahead 5-4 in the fifth inning, and the game came to the end of its time limit Saxon Round-up After facing a tough Lakewood squad in the championship game Saturday, the Saxons opened the O-K Gold season against the league favorites from Wayland on Monday afternoon and fell 9-0. "For the second straight game we did not hit well and we need to solve this if we are going to make a run in the conference." said Evans. Hastings had just two hits, singles from Larsen and Sutfin. The Saxons never had a runner reach second base. “Wayland showed us why they are one of the league's favorites this year,” said Evans. “They were aggressive at the plate and hit very well." Joey Aspinall started on the mound for the Saxons and took the loss, with Adam Case pitching in relief. The two combined for seven strike outs. Things won't get any easier for Hastings any time soon with a league contest at Wyoming Park tonight. Saturday the Saxons will play two at Grand Rapids Baptist, then its back to con­ ference play Monday against Holland Christian and Wednesday at Wayland. Hastings is now 8-3 overall. The Saxons recovered from its first loss of the season, last week, to top one of the top ranked teams in the Grand Rapids area. Unity Christian on Friday afternoon 6-3. Larsen turned in another sparkling pitching performance in a gutsy effort. Larsen, now 3-0 went the distance allow­ ing just four hits while striking out six. The Saxon hitters gave Larsen a fourrun first inning lead on the strength of a Pratt three-run home run. his second homer of the year. Hastings also had an RBI double off the bat of Andy Kelly in the inning. After Unity cut the lead to 4-2 in the bottom of the fourth. The Saxons respond­ ed with two runs of their own in the fifth as Justin Pratt drove home Caleb Case and Larsen with a double off the wall. Larsen allowed the Maroons just one hit over the final three innings. Pratt led the offense all day. He finished with five RBI's. Caleb Case added a pair of hits and two stolen bases. Larsen, Kelly, and Ryan Duits finished with one hit Saxon tennis falls in its final two matches at Middleville after rain The rain shortened contest for the Saxon varsity boys’ tennis team last Tuesday at Middleville, ended Wednesday afternoon with the Trojans taking the two remaining matches for a 6-2 league victory. At second doubles the Middleville team of Todd Stewart and John Hernng topped Aaron Fortier and Jacob Elliott 6-2,6-2. In the other match which had to wait a day to finish, TK’s fourth doubles team of Mike Texter and Ryan McMahon topped the Saxon pair of Brian Hastings junior pitcher Kevin Davis fires a pitch towards senior catcher Justin Pratt Saturday morning against Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cottrell and Eric Frith 7-6(2). 7-6(5). Hastings two points in the match came from JJ Quick, who bested TK’s Corey Humphrey 6-2. 6-3, and from Mark VanderVeen who beat TK’s Andrew Meads 6­ 2.6-2. The Saxons host Caledonia tonight then are in action Friday night at Lakewood, before Saturday's Allegan Invitational. Next Tuesday the Saxons will visit South Christian. Delton ahortMop Corrie Letta leaps to get his glove on a throw as a Trojan slides safely Into second base. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK tallies 11 runs in late innings at GA The Kalamazoo Valley Association base­ ball season has been filled with lopsided scores so far this spring, at least when Delton is involved. The average margin of victory for the win­ ners in the Panthers three games in KVA action is 11 runs. Delton improved to 2-1 in the league by coming out on the right end of a 14-1 score against Galesburg Augusta last Thursday. After five innings the Panthers clung to a 3-1 lead, but their offense exploded for three runs in the top half of the sixth and then eight more in the seventh inning. Mike Insalata led the Delton charge both offensively and defensively. He was four of five from the plate with three singles and a double, scoring three runs and stealing a base. Corrie Latta. Zac Culbert. and Derek Caldwell each had a pair of hits for DK. Latta also had two walks and scored four times. Insulate pitched the complete game, strik­ ing out six Rams, while allowing just four hits and two walks. Delton made only one error in the contest, compared with Galesburg’s four. The Panthers will be at Saranac for a tour­ nament this Saturday, then visit Kalamazoo Hackett fur a double header next Tuesday. �The tlasOnge Bannar — Thursday. Aprt 29.2004 — Paga 11 vikings win by ten twice to take softball title The Lakewood varsity softball showed no mercy at the Hastings Invitational. The Vikings mercied both Middleville and Hastings to take the tournament title. In the championship game, the Vikings bested the host Saxons 13-3. Lakewood's battery controlled both con­ tests. Stevie Spetoskey allowed just three hits against the Saxons. Neither Middleville or Hastings attempted to steal on senior catcher Katie MacDonald. Rachel Diekhoff and Sarah Haskin each had two hits and an RBI for Lakewood in the championship. Alissa Goble and Tiffany Cramer each had two hits, and MacDonald had a pair of RBI’s. Hastings advanced to the championship by topping Delton with a little luck in the first game of the day. After battling through five and a half score­ less innings, the Hastings bats came to life in the bottom half of the sixth inning. Ashley Gibson hit a one-out single to cen­ ter. and after stealing second was brought home on a double by sophomore Sophia Stavale. Stavale took third or. a wild pitch, then scored on a RBI single by Alexandra Greenfield. In the top of the seventh. Delton’s lead-off batter Joleon Rasnake reached base on an error, and Roxann Huisman followed up with a single. The Panthers had runners on second and third with nobody out. Rachel Presley came to the plate and smacked an RBI double. Huisman raced around third to tie the game, but was calked out for not touching home plate. Saxon pitcher Halie Terrel struck out the next Delton batter, and got the third out of the inning on a pop-up to the second baseman. Huisman did have a solid morning for the Panthers, knocking two of their three hits in the game while striking out 13 Saxon batters. Delton went on to play Middleville in the consolation game. TK didn't record a lot of hits in the win over Delton, but the Trojans made the most of the opportunities that were given to them in a 10-7 win. Jezy Griffith reached base all four times she went up to the plate, including a pair of singles. Mallory Egolf had one single, but also walked twice and scored twice. Gina Niemchick reached base three times and scored all three. Huisman allowed TK just one hit in the game. Melanie Warner pitched the Trojans to victory, although the Delton bats were much hotter. Presley had two singles and two RBI’s for DK. Huisman and Jessica Broadhurst each had a single and an RBI. Anna Nielson had a single as well for Delton, and Joleon Rasnake had two. In the second game of the day. Lakewood scored five runs in the first inning against Middleville and went on to win 10-0. Spetoskey was knocked out of the game in the top of the second inning by a line dive off the bat of TK slugger Ashley Aspinall. which caught the Viking pitcher in the knee. Goble came in to finish the shut-out of the Trojans, allowing just three hits the rest of the way. The Trojan offense never gc’ going. Ashley Aspinall had a pair of singles and Crystal Jackson had a double, but those were all the hits the Trojans could muster. “We just couldn’t hit the ball,’’ said Trojan coach Tamm) Olmsted. “We knew that they would be a tough pitching team." Diekhoff led Lakewood with three hits, including a double, and Rachel King had three singles in the contest Haskin and Goble each had two hits. Softhdi Round-up Saxon catcher Alexandra Greenfield slides down in an attempt to grab a foul fly in front of teammate Jennie Wanland in Saturday’s contest against Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings AHaor. Bryans, from left, Jennie Wanland, and Nicole King meet on the side of the diamond as the Saxons celebrate their 2-1 over Deton In the opening game of the Barry County I nvftational on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lakewood varsity aoftbaN team gathers around to trophy after winning the Barry County Invitahonal in Hastings on Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hanto) Monday’s O-K Gold opener at Hastings didn’t leave the Saxon ladies with anything to smile about. It only took four innings for Wayland to mercy the Saxons, 18-0. Hastings managed just one hit in the ball game, while committing eight errors. Delton is already three games into its con­ ference season. The Panthers picked up win number one in the KVA Thursday afternoon at GalesburgAugusta, 2-1. . „ Roxann Huisman trad a single and apair of RBI’s for DK. which also got hits from Danielle Boyce and Anna Nielson. Huisman was the winning pitcher with two strike outs and only four hits allowed. . Saxon girls zoom past Maroons The Saxon girts’ 400-meter and 800-meter relay teams still haven’t been beaten in O-K Gold action. The threesome of Amanda Becklei, Megan Bolthouse, and Katie Lawrence with Amy Ingle in the 800 and Deanna Hill in the 400 helped Hastings improve to 3 1 in the O-K Gold last Thursday night. The Saxons notched a 78-59 victory over Holland Christian. It will get tougher on the Saxons however, with meets against Caledonia. South Christian, and Byron Center remaining. All three teams are solid in the spring relays. Tuesday’s meet between Hastings and Caledonia will he rescheduled after it was canceled due to weather. The Saxon girts face South Christian this afternoon. The 400-meter relay team of Becktel. Bolthouse. Lawrence, and Hill raced to victo­ ry in 54.554 seconds last Thunday at home. In the 800-meter relay, Becktel, Boltbouse, Lawrence, and Ingle crossed the finish line first in 1:57.695. The Saxons swept the relays with Ingle, Natalie Pennington. Jamie VanBoven, and Mandy Keeler took the 1600-meter relay in 4:34.997 to finish off the victory. VanBoven, Keeler, Pennington, and Erin Hemeriing start­ ed the running Thunday with a win in the 3200-mrier relay with a time of 11:05.969. Pennington also scored wins in both the middle distance races, taking the 800-meter in 2:36.144. and the 1600-meter in 5:56.636. Hemeriing won the 3200-meter run with a time of 13:34.959. Bolthouse scored first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.743, Becktel won the 200 in 28.474 seconds, and Keeler placed first in the 400 coming in at 108.484. The Saxons' only victory in the field events came when Tasia Thompson cleared 4’10 in the high jump. Freshman Justine Robbins tallied seven points for her Saxon team, with second place finishes in both the 100-meter dash and the 200. She also placed third in the high jump at 4’6. Hastings* bojs fell to 1-3 in the league with a 84-49 loss to the Maroons last Thursday. Joel Maiville ran u victory in the 100-. 200. and 400-meter races and helped the Saxon boys to a victory in the 1600-meter relay. Matt Hoffman. Matt Aspinall. Matt Neil Moore, and Maiville won the 1600 relay in 3:49.42. Maiville's time in the 100 was 11.392 sec­ onds. in the 200 23397 seconds, and in the 400 54.338 seconds. Aspinall scored the Saxons only other vic­ tory on the track with a time of 44.68 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles. Eric Gillespie won the high jump at 5*6. He was the only one to score in the event. The Saxons gained Hoffman and Mitchell Gahan in the pole vault Hoffman was second and Gahan third as they both reached a height of 9’6. Heath VanBelkum placed second in both Delton senior Roxann Huisman slides in underneath the tag of the MkfctovMe catch­ er on Saturday afternoon at the Barry County Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the shot put and the discus. He threw the shot 36’11, and had a distance of 110’8 with the discus. The only other Saxon second place finish was by Aspinall in the 110-meter hurdles where he finished in 17.957 seconds. points thanks to Deanna Hill, left. Katie Lawrence, and the rest of the Hastings’ sprint relay runners continued their unbeaten league season last Thursday by winning the 400- and 800meter relays against Holland Christian. (File photo by Perry Hardin) JV Softball A dramatic come from behind victory over Kelloggsville has the J.V. softball record at 7­ 0, and the team growing in confidence. Coming from a 5-2 deficit in the bottom of the seventh to tie the score, the Lady Saxons took the game into overtime and won in the bottom of the ninth Monday. April 19. Kaitlyn Kurr was the winning pitcher with 12 strikeouts. With two outs. Shannon Dudley walked and stole second and third. Freshmen Jen Bishop came up and ripped a game win­ ning RBI to center field to seal the win for the team. Coach Redman credits excellent defense and a never say die attitude to his team. “They have awesome potential, and I think they proved that tonight, they never gave up and played like a team," said Redman. Saxon catcher Kelly Vincent had three home runs in their previous game at Marshall, and displayed tenacious defense behind the plate. JV Baseball The Saxon JV baseball team took first place in the Lakewood Invitational Saturday by defeating Thomapple Kellogg 9-8 and Lakewood 16-10 in the championship. A bases loaded single by Mike McPhillips in the bottom of the seventh inning won the game against TK for the Saxons. McPhillips also earned the win on the mound, allowing just two earned runs while striking out eight. Hastings Brandon Curtis tied the champi­ onship game at seven with a grand slam home run, then Hastings pushed across three runs in the sixth to take a 10-7 lead. After Lakewood tied the game in the bot­ tom half of the inning. Hastings exploded for six runs to pull ahead for good. Brian McKeough had a double and two hits for Hastings. McPhillips and Andy Miller had a double and a single. Travis Kirby. Austin Hurless, and Jackson Hoke each had two hits. Andy Miller pitched the Saxons to victory with a complete game which included seven strikeouts. JV Beys’Ttoafe Hastings JV tennis team traveled to Wayland on Thunday, April, 15th, Tying Wayland by a score of 4-4. Alex McMillan stepped into the first sin­ gles role and won a tough match, besting Ins opponent by a score of 10-10, (7-4) in a tie breaker. All the Doubles teams played great, it is where the Saxons have the most returning players. "The first double team of Tun Aspinall and Dan Hoffman have played together a year and are working nicely off each other and finding ways to win matches." said Saxon conch Andrew Haines. The second doubles team of Joab French and Nate Frame also ate returning players and show there experience by defeating their opponent by a score of 10-6. Hastings welcomed Middleville last Tuesday. The Saxons had to play short hand­ ed, but managed to played their way to anoth­ er tie, 4-4. Winning matches for the Saxon's were Alex McMillian at second singles. Josh Newell at third singles, the second doubles team of Josh Freeh and Nate Frame, and the third Doubles team of Devin Borror and Zack Connor. “Overall I was very impressed with everyones game." Haines said, “especially third doubles." JVGiris'Goif The Saxon junior vanity girts' golf team picked up its first victory last Thunday, top­ ping Hamilton 230 to 250. Nikki Meredith led Hastings with a 52, Danni Prough shot a 57. Danni Hodges a 60. and Sarah Frantz a 61. Last Wednesday the Saxons were downed by Godwin at Hastigns Country Club 273 to 255. �Pag* 12 - Thunday. April 29.JOOS - The Hastings Barmer Trojans go the distance at BC The boys who ran distance races for the Middleville vanity track and field team haven't found themselves at the bead of the pack much this spring, al least not at the end of races. But it was their turn on Tuesday. The Trojan threesone of Brad Wisniewski. Jake DeVries, and Chris Harkness swept the 3200-meter relay, earning their team nine points. Middleville topped Byron Center Tuesday. 73-64. nine points. Wisniewski came in first at 11:14. Harkness second at 11:20, followed by DeVries at 1136. It was a big afternoon for the Trojan seni'r. Harkness, who also woo the 800-meter run in 2.-09.47 and the 1600-meter ran in 438.93. Darrin Tape sprinted to victory for TK in the 100 meters at 11.16 seconds, and in the 200 meters with a time of 22.95 seconds. Troy Rock and Jordan Hartley both woo tw o events for TK as well Rock took the long jump with a distance of 18’83 and the 400meter dash in 52.82 seconds. Hartley woo the HO-meter hurdles in 17.59 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 44.15 meter relay team which woo. Tape teamed with Joe Fromm, Kyle Ferris, and Eddy Landon to win that race in 45.69 seconds. The Trojans got sweeps in a couple of field events Carlos Porter finished first in the shot put with a top distance of 38'1. while Danny Thompson was second with a mark of 37'5.5. and Landon was thiru at 36' 1.5. Porter also finished third in the long jump al 17* 10. behind teammates Jordan Hartley at 18’4.5. and Rock at 18'3. Other winners on the day for TK were Potter with a 125'6 throw of the discus and Hartley with a 6'2 mark in the high jump. The Middleville girls got back to their win­ ning ways Tuesday by topping Byron Center 99-38. TK won every event except for the two throws and the two sprint relays. The Trojan youngsters continued to pro- seconds. TK's only other win on the day came from Matt Potter, who took the discus with a throw of 114'53. The 3200-meter relay was the only cue seconds ahead of teammate Chaney Robinson's time of 27.7. and then with a win in the 1600-meter relay race by Gustafson. won by the Trojan boys. Trojan coach Man Funk isn't always exact­ ly sure what he'll get out of his 1600-meter in Tspe. Scott Brooks, Mark Mejeur. and There was quite a scene following the next to last .see between Dettou. Martin, and Middleville freshman Rebecca Winchester runs towards victory In the 3200-meter race against South Christian Thursday. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) Fennville's varsity track teams last Wednesday. There were cheers, and bugs, and a tether athlete lifted into the air. finish. The Delton boys defeated Mattia 120­ 8, and lopped Fennville 113-15. Senior Kevin Rook made his way across the finish line fits! ia the 3200-meter race. fiaiiaiiaiiBiiBiiaiiBiiaiiBiia and field and cron country teams Rook final­ ly earned his vanity letter with the live points g Rook won ia 11:13.4. finishing ahead of ATTENTIJN who finished second and third No one scored ia the pole vault all day, and the only dent , in Deltoh's dominance against the two foes Was a win by Fennville in the Robinson, Aubrey Raymond, and Ashley VsndesMeer in a time of 4:17.78. Robinson, a cross country runner at TK, is Gustafson set a milestone by reaching 8'1 in the pole vault, not only did she win the event, but she set the TK sophomore record. liner Greta Gustafson. (10238) in the 400-meter race in 15)2.68. Raymond. Robinson. Reil, and VmderMeer teamed up to win the 800-meter relay in 133.96. Flaska look the title in the 110-hrndles at 1636 seconds, and in the 100-meter dash in 13:22 seconds. Erica ftschel won the shot put with a lop throw of32'103. taking the 3200-meter relay with the team of Williams, Ricky Ortiz. Dan Roberts, and Jack Griffin in 9:183. Aad ended the night with Williams. Brad Goldsworthy. Jake Bowman, and Srtmtian Becker taking the 1600-meter relay in 330.1. In between. DK also won the 800-meter relay with Bowman, Roas VsndcrMeer. Andy Spencer, and Ogleabee tallying a time of 1393. In the only event the Panthers lost out io against Fennville, they won against Martin, the 400-meter relay with Bowman. Spencer. Drewyor. and Brett Michael finishing in 483 the 3200-meter ran. and Marisaa Ingle at 231 Tile tethers got the KVA season started Delton's girls beat both Martin and Fennville by the acme of 90-37. The girls' woo all but three of the evens in each dual. All four DK relay teams scored victories in both duals. 400-meterrelay. i.l.tl v.‘.‘tt»Chrises Stevens, Katie Johncock. Laura , The Pantbtfa falligdrCteht rwtxpsiq.each . Crookston,. and Candaces VsnDyk too the « fast, second, and 3200-meter relay in 1238* of the __ ______ w _____ HastingsIBaNNER wiUbeM«y Mtddlevffe'B Jake DeVries, left, and Chris Harkness lend ths pack of runners kt the 1600-meter race sariy on against South Christian on Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panther boys only miss out on 23 points in double dual with Martin and Fennville relay team. In fact, he isn't even always sure who will be OU his 1600-meter relay team. Rock. The Trojans' meet with South Christian came down to the final relay-, and that IX foursome cruised to victory in 3:37.14 to recure the win for TK It improves the Trojan boys to 3-1 in the O­ K Gold this season. Tape was also a winner in the 100-meter dash in 10.94 seconds and in the 200-meters in 22.42 seconds. He was also a member of the Trojans' 400- Flaska won four events, sophomore Kersts Gustafson and freshman Rebecca Winchester won three each. Flaska took the high jump at 4'8 and the long jump st 15'7.25. She also woo the 1 IO­ meter hurdles in 17.48 seconds and the 100meter dash in 13.37 seconds. Gustafson took the pole vault at 8'. the 200-meter dash in 27.13 aecoods. and the 400 meters in 1:02.68. Winchester took cate of the other running events, winning the 800-meter in 2:44.01, the 1600-meter in 8:52.86. and the 3200-meter in 12.-04. Jessika Reil scored Middleville’s other first place with s time of 5241 seconds in the 300meter hurdles. The Trojan girts suffered their first defeat of the conference season against South Christian last Thursday. 71-66. even by the time the Trojan ladies ran to victory in the final three races of the day it was too late to catch the Sailors. South clinched the meet, and the lead in the O-K Gold standings, with a second and third place finish behind Winchester , who had a time of 12:0437 in the 3200-meters. The Trojans finished the day with Gustafson winning the 200-meter dash in 26.7 third in the k« .put, the discus.. " 110-meterr hurdles, lOOeneter dash, 1600-meter run, 800-meter. 200-meter, aad 3200-meter against Martin. Sweeps in the long jump and 300-meter lurdles replaced the ones in the 100 and the 200 for the total of eight against Fennville. Kris Ogiesbee sprinted to victory in the 100-meter in 113 seconds. the 200 in 23.1 seconds, aad the 400 at 53.1 Mconds. Evan Williams won both the 800- aad 1600-meter races. Williams completed the 800 in 2.-O8 and the 1600 in 500.8. The hurdle events were won by Brandon Leaser and Clay Drewyor. Leaser look the 110-meter hurdles in 15 seconds and Drewyor won the 300 hurdles in 44.9 seconds. In the throws it was Dustin Morgan edging out teammate Todd Champion in both events. Morgan won the discus with a throw of 122*2 and the shot with a torn of 50'3. Brandon Garrison woo the long jump al 18' and Nick Archer took the high jump st 5*10. Delton started the ramring events off right. 20, 2004 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by •NOTE" If you- portraits arose dona at White’a Photo. fflmiEiiEiiEiiEiia@ In the 1600-meter relay it wm Kortni Matteson. Katee Hogoboom, Jordan Haines, and Shama Thmminga teaming up to win. The 800-meter relay team of Kristin Wilfiager, Haines, Katie Smoczynski, and Thmmtaga won in 1373. The 400-meter * foursome of Steph Hammond. Wilfiager, Alex Alaniz, and Ashley Imerael won in 53.7 seconds. Matteson's times of 173 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles aad 51 aecoods ia the 300meter hurdles were good for wins in both events, as did Jordan Haines 107 first place finish in the 400-meter. Thmmmga's 5' high jump, her 14’11 long jump, and Witfiager's 87' discus throw were also worthy of first in both duals. Other wins against Martin for the Pmthen came from Matteson with a 29’ throw of the shot, Ashley Imerael with a time of 133 sec­ onds in the 100-meter dash, and Wilfinger’s time of 27.9 seconds in the 200. Delton's Brandon Lester and Jon tncxeon un tesnvnsM Kevin noox orwo by Chelsea Stevens with a time of 14:38 ia FannvMe. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 27, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday. *1 Sign-up to open to all children who will be In grades 3rd through 8th for the 2004-2005 school year. A parent mu«t be present at siqn-uo Join os for our spring "Give-away" Saturday, May 1 $45 Registration plus Fundraiser or $75 per child, max. $120 Registration plus Fundraiser per family. Scholarships available for qualifying families. Zs Cheerleading accessories must be ordered w and paid for at registration. 10 a.m.-1 pjn. EVERYTHING IS EREE dotMitg, hoasdioU items, toys Are the photos of your daitfafinx MtxuBum 541N. KIMgat At, Muttvs H.Y.A.A . Executive Board of Directors (WO) 541-3275 President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Cheerleading. Bob Teunessen Darryl Newton Sally Teunessen JuSe Ann Johnson Connie Williams 948-2791 795-2594 948-2791 948-3982 945-4378 S Phoco-rafe Scrapbook Photo Albums li �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 29,2004 - Page 13 Gold will get tougher, but Saxons at the top now Early io the second half Saxon sophomore forward Rene Wiaegar tied the game off an assist from Ashley Lowe. The final goal was scored by freshmen midfielder Molly Wallace off of a great pass from Rene Winegar. The Saxons are now 3-3 overall. Hastings didn't have nearly as many oppor­ tunities to score on Friday in a physical ctatest with Middleville, but the Saxons made the moat of theri best chance. Lowe booled in a penalty shot with 11:28 remaining in the game, and Hastings went on Olivet. The Lady Saxons had a hard time putting the ball in the back of the net. but managed to secure the win. “ We went in there expecting more to come easy to us instead of expecting to work for our goals,*' said Saxon coach Sarah Derrico. Sophomore Kali Dakin put the Saxons on the board first with a great redirection of a driven ball by defensive back Acker. The second Saxon goal came from fresh­ men Dana Shilling, who placed a well driven ball in the far post to put Hastings up 2-0 off a great pass by Ashley Lowe. The Eagles then were able to convert on one of the few chances they had for their lone score. Hastings won’t be able to afford off nights like that if they want to keep their spot at the top of the O-K Gold. The Saxons faced Holland Christian on Wednesday night, and face league powers Caledonia on Monday and South Christian next Wednesday. towin 1-0. Kelsey Howell and the rest of the Saxon defense did a good job of limiting the Trojans' chances to score oa the other end of dx field. When the TYojans did break past the Saxon defense, goal keeper Norris was there to get a hand on the ball. Late in the second half, Norris came charg­ ing out of her net and slid dosvn to knock the ball away from Trojan fixward Chanda Brice, putting a halt to one of the Tbojans' beet scor­ ing chances of the nigte. Brice was injured on the play, one of a number of injuries sustained With captain Jami Shilling knocked out of action for the Saxons, Margo Cookiin and Lowe did well to control the boll in the mid­ dle of the field of the Saxons. “Angie Norris played one of the best games of her career." said Saxon junior Betsy Acker, The Saxons' Margo Cootfn, left, and Balay Acker try and chase down MddtevWs Kristy Had in Friday's OK Gold battle. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor With strong play from all around the field saves the Saxon varsity girts soccer was able to walk away with their fourth straight win Monday evening. The Saxons defeated Wyoming Park 3-1, so improve to 3-0 in the O-K Gold. Wyoming Park got on the board early because of a mistake on the defensive side by the Saxons, but Hastings battled back aad answered with a late first hal f goal by Al1ison Cooney. The Trojans nearly got the ball across the calls. A shot by Middleville’s Kristy Hall mid­ way through the first half ricocheted off seam­ mate Chanda Brice away from the net Early in the second half Hall fired a shot off the out­ side of the goal post “We’re not putting the ball in the net.* said working oa our offenoe.“ The Saxons played another physical con- RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time / Part Time Renonrce Pool IMMEDIATE potUwu open in MIDDLEVILLE □nr fKH a-(Mru:/ AFLAC huuranct, Paid Orientaiiim 2 W. Michigan Ave, Suite 306 Battle Creek, MI HatUno* froahman Dana Shilling beats TK’s Alda Buchanan to a head ball on the skMne. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon girls shoot to tenth at Jenison Invite 49016 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN After a torrid pace to start die season, things have slowed down a little for the Saxon varsity girts' golf team. The conference season was half over in the first week, but since but Tuesday’s league jamboree the Saxons have only comSaturday, the Hastings girls finished tenth overall at the Jenison Invitational at the Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Saxon teammates combined for a score of 329. The Saxons were led by Jill Jolley’s 90. Nikki Meredith was next for Hastings with a 108 followed by Amanda Hurless’ 111. and Dannie Plough’s 120. Erin Fluke also competed for the Saxons and shota 128. Forest Hills Northern won the invite with a team score of 349. ahead of Greenville 351. Traverse City Central 354. Forest Hills Central 371. East Grand Rapids 388, Traverse City West 409. Hudsonville 411, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 411, Jenison 425, Hastings 429. Grandville 435. Spring Lake 438, Lowell 441. and Wyoming Park 652. The Saxons will be at Yankee Springs Golf Course along with the rest of the OK Gold for a jamboree this afternoon, and will boat the following jamboree at Hastings Country Club next Wednesday. Fastpitch Hall seeks third class of greats The Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame in Freeport is looking for help in finding nomi­ nees for its third class of honorees. Don Bowers, a member of the Michigan Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame has recently been put in charge of the hall and wants to expand process of finding new players worthy of the hall in Freeport. Nominations along with info from their playing days should be received by Bowers no la:„T than May 15. Bowers can be reached al (269) 945-9657. Trojan aanior Tntany Thaiar triaa to catch Saxon sophomore Kriai tbigor from baNnd In the flrat half Friday night at MiddtovNa. (Photo by Bratt Bramar) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that foe proposed term EM TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY aFORtUTON OBTMNED W6X BE UEED POR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMMR MLOW W YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Datauti ha® bean mad® In to® conditions of a mortgage mad® by Jamas N. Bomar and Dal®® K. QqBMLfipaband and vfc, to StoHLMWlMpL ra». doted Aprti7, 2001W MbaftMtE 10. MOI in instrument Number 1060400, Barry County Records. Said mortgage I® now hoM by Doutocho Bank Trust Company Americas formerly to>o«m a® Banhari® Truat Company, a® Cuatodton by—ignmint (MedApril 17.2001 and recorded on May 10, 2001 in InofrumM Numbar 1060461, Bany County Records. There is cteknod to bo due on such mortgag® to® sum of On® Hundred SixtyThree Thousand Six Hundred WB/I and 59H00 Dotes (6163,638X9) inducting interest al to® rate at 10X02% par annum. 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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toot toe Appticstion tor I .A*. -M- -J Mvl* UMm mww4 rogai noeoays num» mw ano ®nor me puuecaDon or mts rove* ana «----- « Written comment® ®W bo reooivod from any interested poron® concerning to® proposed NMdol um permit apptication iff Township Hal at any Ums during regular buainom hours up to THo nodoo « pooM In axnpSonco wdh PA 207 ot 1970 m Marte (Opon MooMnga AcOMCLA 4172^2X3) and Ba Anartrara WWi tteMte Act (ADA). Rutland Ctartor TownaNp wa prate naoaaaary laaaonaMa at the moating, to individuals with dtsaMMos at ths Ctwtor tbtehip. Indteak with daabate requiring audiary aida or oorvtoM ahodd contact the Rutland Charter Townahqt by wriktg °r cate the Township. and suggestions al this pubic hearing. North 51 dagreaa 58 minutoe 28 ooconda Wen 59X0 tool toenco Souto 72 dogrem 42 minulm 06 oaconda Weal. 33.00 toot; thence Souto 79 dapom 37 minulm 07 ooconda Wool 78X5 toot to aoid 1/4 too, toenoo North 02 dagreaa 48 minulm 06 ooconda WM. 466.14 toot along toe add 1/4 •no to too Point of Beginning. Togotoor wtih and oubfoct to a non-oactuehre pyto amamont tor ingreoe. ogrem and pubic utiRtoo dooertbod ooparatoly. A nonrexduoivo private oaoomont for Ingrme, ogrem and pubic utffltim purpoom dooertbod aa: 66 toot In widto 33 toot each akto of a contottino which Io dooertbod m: Commencing at too North 1/4 comer of Section 14, lbwn 2 North, Range 10 WM toenco South 02 dogrem 48 min­ ulm 06 ooconda Eaal 2634X8 toot along too North and Souto 1/4 Ino to too oontor of aoid Section; toonoo North 67 dogrem 56 minulm 12 ooconda EM 342.74 tool along too EM and WM 1/4 mo of aoM Section to toe Point of Beginning of said oonlortino, toonco North 10 dogrem 10 minutes 00 ooconda EaaL 190X2 toot; toonoo Nortowoctorty 60X3 toot along ttw arc of a cures to too tofl toe rectiuo of which io 58.15 toot and too chord of which boon North 19 dogrem 24 minulm 37 aoconda Wool 57.40 tod toonoo North 49 dogrem 00 minutm 14 oooonde Wool 312.66 toot; thence Nortowootorty. Northoriy and Northaeotorty 401.04 toot Mong iho arc of a curve to too right the radius at whk* ic 240.46 toot and to® chord of which boors Kortt M dogrem 11 minutes 16 seconds WM 366.15 tod toeno® North 46 dogrem 35 minutos 33 aaoonda Ead 91.98 toot; thence Northeasterly 123.49 toot along the arc of a cure® to to® toll to® redto® of which ia 253X4 toot and th® chord of vrttich boors North 32 degrees 37 minutes 21 aooonda EaaL 122X7 toot; thence North 18 dogrem 39 minulm 09 seconds East 407X9 leal thono® Northerly 148.60 teat along th® arc of a cure® to ft® left, ft® redkio of which is 444.70 toot and ft® chord of which bears North 09 dogrem 04 minulm 47 aaoonda East. 147.91 teat; ftanc® North 00 dogrem 29 minutes 36 seconds WM. 253.74 teat to ■ point hereinafter referred to m Ratorenm PoM'A*; toano® North 68 dogrem 56 minulm 29 second® Ead 66.76 tod toanoe Northaeotorty 114.75 tool Mong toe. ore of a cures to too Ml too rwtiuo of which io 206X6 toot and too chord of which booro North S3 dogrem 03 Mnutoo 06 aoconda Ead 113X0 tod toonoo North 37 dogrem 00 minulm 43 ooconda Ead 337.10 toot ■ po<ra nenMnaner roaorraa o m rwrerence Port "B* te.t¥ »nd of mH oMMte. Aro, an ororamonuonou r^wni 0 , ■who® iswwi 52 ctereM 50 irinite 17 Mate WM. S3.00 Imc tann Noriharly 5B3< Imi Wong *• as al ■ am to M. tw rate ri wNch !• 17AM IM and (w ted ri tech boon North 19 dogm*11 ndnriM 52 oocondo Boot. 57JO toot dionoo North 01 dogroo 14 Irinteot oooond EM. 15001 Not; teoo North SB dogroro 55 nterio 10 ooate WM BBSS IM Io on KrimodMo kawrao Ino cl th, rim o( StoMri Loko: Bwnco North 01 dogroM 57 ntett 37 ooate EM MjB4 Nri riong arid nvorao Ino; Barco Sorth * dogroM 43 nteM 27 oocondo EM 133JB IM along arid nwrao (no Io 0w and ol arid nwrao Ino: Dionoo Sorth 02 dogrooo 4S ndnuM SB ooeendo Ete 23OBB lari: Brno Nadi BB dogte SB ndniMo 54 oocondo Eaot 1B1.4B took Barco Sorih 02 dogrow 33 minuMo 35 oooondo EM 66.00 loot; Btorco North BB dogroro SB mOwNo 54 ooc­ onda WM. 13355 lari: Barco Soudart)!. BOB1 IM riong do no da am to Badri*, da raluo d which Io 17056 Mt and da ted d whtoh 57 dogrow SB mOnBoi 41 oocondo WM 14753 toot: Barco Woriortir BBJ7 tori riong ox d o am to Ba tod. Sic tote d ohkh to 13253 IM ond Ba chad d which tea NorBi 72 dogma 18 ndnutoo 22 ooate WM 8557 tori: Barco North 08 dogroM 41 nWvtoo 02 oooondo WM 8587 loot; Barco North 88 dorite 41 itetoo 02 ooo­ ondo Wool 14054 loot Barco IWterty B2JS IM riong Ba oro d a am to Ba tight •» rate dwhldi W 52.00 tool ond Ba dtotdd tech boon North 51 dogrem St ndnutoo 28 oocondo WM 58JO loot Barco Not* 17Btgr.ii 17 niinutoo 54 oocondo Wool. 133.41 took Barco Northerly 196.75 tori otong *• orc d a am to *o rtgm, *e rote d which Io 388.71 toot and Ba dtoTO d which boon North 02 dogreoo 52 mkite 10 ooo­ ondo Wool 193.08 tori to 0 COM horainoAor rowToa io rworonco ruow eno m® eno cw ®ac centerline. Also, an irregular extenaion of the above dooertbod nonrexduaiv® private oaaamont for (ngrasa, ogrem and pubic utiMtea purpoom described m: Beginning at aforementioned Reference Point X"; foonc® North 78 dogrem 28 minuteo 38 aaoonda WM. 76X0 IM Vwno® North 02 dogrem 48 minulm 05 aoconda WM. 104X1 teat; thono® North 87 dogrem 43 minulm 06 ooc­ onda EaaL 130X5 foot; mono® South 11 dogrem 33 minutes 22 seconds Wool 136X1 foot; thono® North 78 dogrem 26 minulm 38 aaoonda Waal 33.00 teet io th® Point of Beginning. Th® redemption period aha! b® 12 month® from the date of such a®i®. untem fo® property i® daterminao aoanoonoo in acooroanc® wnn 5800.3241a, in which cam ft® redemption period shal b® 30 days from fo® date of ft® ate®. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Th® toredooing mort­ gagee can rescind ft® aoi® in ft® ®v®nt a 3rd party buys th® property and ftere la a aimuianooua re®oiution with ft® borrower. In ftet event, your dam­ ages. tf any, ar® imited aoioiy to ft® return of ft® bid amount tendered al sate. Dated* Anri 29.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsch® Bank Trust Company Amoricm formarty known m Banker’s Trust Company, m Custodian, As Assigns® P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Hi® No. 244.0478 \ �Pago 14 — Thursday, April 29,2004 — The Hastings Banner RANOALl S. ma > AMOOATW, FC. » ATTEMFimU TO COLLECT A OUT, ANY OCTMMCD WU M UM0 FOR THAT FUR* Ptodgeof Aloglanoo. Approved minutes and Troaourers report for 3/04. oondtoona of a certain mertgaga mode by WWam L Baachnau and Joanna Beadmau to Cameron D. recorded on Nprombor 12.2002, by Documont No. 1001349. and rerecorded on November 22, 2002 by Document htombor 1092194. Barry County Rooorde, on aMch mortgage toaro la ctofrnod io bo THATFURFORE. oortten Mongog. ”*» by Ytetem L Onto and MORTGAGE SALE-Dofam has been made in too condNone of a oortaln mortgage made by: Ryan L Waotondorp and Abby Wootondorp, huo- WE OBTAN WKX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCSEr THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE 94 ACTWE MKJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia auto wwy So Corporator). dated July 1.19SB. and raconted In of Barry In too State of MfaNgan on July 9.1996. In Documon: No.: 1014674. at. ooq.. on which Corporabon Mortgagee, dated December 10.2002 prxrar ol aate oonttento In Mid Mongapa haa Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortg^o Electronic Rogiotrallon Systems, Inc., by aoalonmont doted December 16.2002 and recorded Mav 16.2003 in Irwfrumont Number 1104504, on which (845,812.44) Indudtog Moot at too rate of 11300% per annum. hereof too aum of Ono Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen Debars and ThMy4to Canto (817841336) hdudfrig IntM County PM on Muy 20.2004. McEachin, an unmarried raw mortgagors), to Countrywldo Homo June 4,2002 In Mrumant 1091900. to Bghty-Ono Thousand Throe Hundred TtoootySovon And 71/100 Dolaro (881427.71). hdud^ interest at 749% par annum. Bany. toaro wB ba ottered tor otoo and aotd to toe highest bidder, at pubic aato, for toe purpose of aat- MU1MWMHY. Morlgaga. togatear Mte Interaat al STS paroart par Servicing LCC (IM Oman Traa Financial 130PM. on Thursday, Muy 27.2004. aooortimgtotoa aaid Mongaga aa iotom. te-ME aMch oaaa ta radompton parted aMI be 30 day. (9148378.19) Inctodtog IntoreM at too rata of 94% 33, Tomi 2 Nwte, Range 0 WaaL running Stereo mart lor Ingrate and agate and udMtea In common 115X0001 dooertpbon; toonoo oonbnuing North 00 Dogreoa 00* 09* Eaot 332.14 tooL toenoo Souto 89 Degroaa 25* 2TEOM 320.02 toot pwaboiwto) too Eaot Mid Davaaaov 07 tea 331X1 teat Ranoa Norte gg THAT WE 0RTAM «m± M WED FOR THAT premiaoa are located in the Cby of Hostings, North of too Mtahigan Central Ratoood right of way TART DUTY, FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFHCE SITUATED M THE COUNTY OF BARRY. TOWNSMP OF CARLTOH, STATE OF MCHk GAN. IS DESCRMED AS FOLLOWS: OF THE NORTH 490 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2. NORTMNEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSMP, BARRY COUNTY. MCHM3AN. TOGETHER WTTH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTBJTY PURPOSES OVER THE WEST 98 FEET OF THE NORTH 490 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2. NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHF. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BE94G THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RYAN L WESTENDORP, BY WARRANTY DEED-AFHDAV1T OF LOST DOCUMB4T DATED 03/28101 AND RECORDS) 01/2432 M DOCU­ MENT NO. 1073580, OF THE OFFICE OF THE Dated: April 9,2004 FC X 246383.1302 TrottATtott. P.C. Ingtortoatobowlng: Rteraal al 8.3600% par annum made by Robert 0. 4044 Jordan Rd. Frooport Mortgagor, Io Near Cartwy Mortgaga Corporator. BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD A ROY, PC. Groan Traa Servicing LLC (Mde Groan Troo Rnandoi Servicing Corporabon Modoc, tte prtnrtpai aum of ttSXSOM pte. tear- By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30193) vtofah caaa toe rodempbon period ahal bo 30 days 1241 E. Qghto StrooL P.O. Boa 9917 Traverse Cby. MtoNgan 49896-5817 (231)941-9690 Assignee of Mortgagee Doted:/^rfl 18,2004 Dated: April 20.2004 38150 Doqulndro Rd. Sto 810 Storing Haights. Ml 48310 (586)3034030 Our Rto No: 04-23366 Pub: 322-5720 oortain mortgage wrooutod by D44ot LLC, of 915 N. Mele StroeL NeoMo. Michigan- 49073, P.O.ta CouMy), ol unanone, csron ixxxwy, wcregan, a oorporaaon 144.0919 Stoto of MtoNgan and togtfy deacribed ae: Commencing on toe North Seobon Ino of Secbon 1, T2N.R8W, at toe Maacbon of Seger Road and County. Mtehigan, on November 9. 2002 . In MUTARY DUTY. Souto 308 tooL toonoo EaM 500 tost, more or looa 317100 Debars (993,08831), and said Mortgagee CaNomia Corporabon, mortgagee, dated October AKA ROONEY BEGGS AND WIFE LAURK Northerly along too contartino of Codw Creek Road 15,19b6, In Uber 678, on page 364 Bony County Tom IdanMcsbon No. 0837-00131236. The rodampbon period Ml bo one (1) year from gages to CREDIT BASED ASSET 8BMCMG AND SECURITIZATION LLC. by an aaelgnminl dated September 30.2003, and recorded on March 29.2004. as Moment No. 1124199 Bany County In acoordmoo wlto MCLA. 6003241a, In which oaaa too rodompbor. period ehol bo thirty (30) deye tooueond eight huntfred twenty ah and 237100 Dwted: March 28,2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Inatrument Ono ring bean Ini NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, toet by virtue of toe power of aato contained In eaid MortgRp and toe aiatoto in auch caaa made Number Mortgage 1037664, Corporation, Barry County a CaMomia sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred DflhtyOeven and 387100 Dote (88338736) Purpose: Req tooARaonlngdtoMaL much thereof par annum. (4/8-4/29) (817)999-4029 toe Grout Court In and tor aaid County on May 6. vtdad, notice la hereby gtoan toot aaid mortgage wB DLEVLLE. Barry County, Michigan and are PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period that bo 12 montoa from toe dote of such aato. Dated: April 8, 2004 CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVCKG AND SECURmZAPON LLC neuDwe or MongagM ATTORNEY FOR: AMlgnM ol MMgogoo Aobort A. Trvnten t Aaaxteteo. P.C. 401 Scute OU Woodated Awnu. Suite 300 tunnuym. Ml 4K0SQ1B For Wonnoltori pteooo col: (24S) 540-7701 («2S) too AR zoning dtofrtat miuma and any aum or auma which may be paid by MUTANT DUTY. LOT 13. THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. AND THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14. THBCE WEST 4 ROOS TO THE WEST UNE 05 LOT 14. THBCE SOUTH 2 R008, THBCE EAST 4 R0D8 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. AU ON BLOCK 49. OF THE VILLAGE OF MR> DLEVHXE, ACC0R0KG TO THE RECORDED Crook. Bany County, MfaNgan. and are daocribed ATTBPT- Hastings, ML at 130 pjn. on County Courtoouoo In Healnga In Bany County, MtaNgrai at 130 pjn. on May 6.2004. bon and running toonoo North 680.00 tooL toonoo eq ft), too minimum tot area to 12300 eq 1L In too RL-2 Mng dtaMot PARCEL 1: Commencing at too North 1/4 Poet of 1/4 Ino; toonoa Eaal along aaid 1/4 bno 19937 toot Gouriey. and Barbara L Gouriey, huMndand who, original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan the ptooo of beginning; toanoe N 90 deg 00W W HMigaTtop. over too Soutoorty 33.00 toot tor pubic highway pupoM 491 feat; toanoe S 00 dag OOW E 435 teat to toe 2001, and recorded on August 2. 2001 In Moment February 25.2003 In Instrument 1099325. In Barry Seventy Four And 107100 Dotiars (8117374.10), Parcel 2: toe North edge of Kebogg Street (PtoeASnuo) 477M toot; toonoo N 46 dog 54’4r W 5836 toot; toonoo N 00 dog OOTMT W 97.17 tooL toenoo N 38 deg 13W E 74.11 toot; toonoo N 39 dog 223V E 85.99 toot to too ptoco of beginning. PARCEL 2: Beginning at too Maoebon of too (754). too minimum ia 834L In too AR zoning dtobtaL MfaNgan. Section 25. T3N. R7W. VBaga of NaatwBe. Bany t *r m- - - >. - ti ■» rrM, - Rm » Secbon 32; toonoo North 01 dagrooa 26 iNnutoa 46 (Plua/MM) 186 toot; toonoo Southerly (PtooAAnua) 193 toot; toenoo Eaot (PtoaABnua) 200 toot; toonoo Soutoorty (PtooMnue) 183 toot; toonoo Waal (PtooABnua) 370 toot to too point of beginning. EXCEPT. Commencing 106637 toot Woot of too North 1/4 poet Secbon 36, Town 3 North, Rango 7 Wool toonoo Waot 461 tooL toonoo Souto 435 toot dogrose 09 minutoo 24 oooondo L^ou^wy, wa^^ngan, monco nEornier^f yr^ua^^Bnusj bo torectoaod by a aato of toe mortgaged premtooe. 27.2004. ■rarrevmo, carry L^ouncy, RMcmgan, ano are given too opportunlyk) bo hoard at toe ebwsmendogroee 02 mlnutas 30 ooconda EaeL 1130 toot to 948-4820. toot to too place of beginning. The redemption period ehel bo 6 montoa from Souto Ino of too Northwest 1/4 of said section 35 at Sbeot 150 toot, toanoe North 180 tooL toonoo West 86003241a. in which oaaa too redemption period Nng; toonoo North 15532 toot; toonoo Souto 155.02 beginning. Commonly known aa: V/L faceted at M-66 and Ketogg Street. NeshviAe, Michigan 49073. The redemption period writ bo twelve (12) months TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toractoolng mort- EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK amount tendered at aato. Dated: April,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Anomoys tor Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporabon, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fla No. 221.0074. Pub: 471 -4^9 The redemption period ehab be 6 montoa from donad in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, In Dated: April 22.2004 FC 8 246.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rto f021148F01 236 Souto Cochran Avenue Charioae, Ml 48813 Doted: April 1.2004 (4/29) buye too property and toaro la a aknulanoous rao- coMng too blowing: (449) �The Heslinga Benner - Thursday. April 29.2004 - Page 15 fe Barry County PETER BL 8CNNBDERMANI USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (348)830-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. THY E. JUNEAU and BARAK L. JUNEAU, HU8- LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEFONOOFTHE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHP BOARD APRS. 14, 2004 All Board Members and 11 guests present. Approved agenda with additions & corrections. March 10th and 18th and Apr* 1. 2004 minutes •pprowd. Approved Treasurer's report as printed. Designate rt $75,000 from General Fund to Buidtog Fund. Terminated Scott Perry's membership in Fire Department because ho moved from area. Accepted contract with Green Gabies. Approved road work for year. Advertising for bids for lawn care, snowplowing and custodtei work approved. Approved payment of vouchers. Juno Doster, Cteric Attested to by: Robert Mack. Suoervisor «mwi» Cr aMM Of 8DCTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED NBflETY SIX ANO 04/IX DOLLARS Juno 3, THE WEST 30 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE EAST SO FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK S3 OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CHY OF HASONQS. 38380 Maritawtem M0ramy, SuRe 222 Farmington MRte, MtoMgon 48334 Notice Of Mortgage Forocioouro Sate TMB RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTSIB TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY 9FORMATOW WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER B&OWF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has been made in too condBona of a mortgage made by Kart Kazaks, husband and wNe, Cheryl Kazaks, husband and «8o. original mortgagorfa), to Countrywide Homo Loans, inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2003. and recorded on September 2, 2003 in instrument 1112298, in Bany county records. Mtahigan, on which mortgage, there Ja claimed to ba due al-too date hereof too sum 6t Ono Hundred Thirty Thousand Rvo Hundred Twenty-One And 14/IX Dolors ($1X321.14), inducing interest at 535% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nodoo ia hereby given mat aaid mortgage wdl bo forectoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse In Heslinga at 1 DO PM. on May 13,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairevlte, Bany County, Michigan, and are dooertbod as: Commencing at too Northwest comer of Section 25, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; toanoe Souto 00 degrees, 21 minutes, 32 ooconda WM afong the WMBne of aaid Section X; a dtetanoe of 2357.79 foot; toonoo North 62 degress, 50 minutes, 06 ooconda Eaot along too Soutoeaot Ino of Conoumors Power Property 297.83 foot to too ptooo of beginning; toonoo continuing North 62 dsgreao, 60 minutes, 05 ooconda East 1334.14 feet; toenoo Souto 70 degrees, 01 minutes. 31 sec­ onds East 150 toot; toanoe Souto 17 dsgrass, 58 minutes, 14 seconds West 93437 foot to a point in too center of a Creak known as *Odto Crook" toonoo along too crook in a Northerly and Wsotoriy Erection to a point which is North 87 dogrose, 08 minutes, 30 seconds Wool 38437 toot dtetant from too ptooo of beginning; toonoo Souto 87 degrees, 08 nWeitss. 30 seconds Wset 36437 toot to too ptooo of beginning, except Commencing at too Northwool comer of Section 25. Town 1 North, Range 10 WM; toenoe Souto 0 degrees, 21 min­ utes. 32 seconds West along too Wool toe of Section 25, a dtetanoo of 2357.79 toot; toonoo North 62 degrees, 50 minutes, 06 seconds East along toe Soutoeaot too al Conoumors Power Property 183137 toot toonoo Souto 70 degrees. 01 minutes, 31 aoconda East 12134 toot to the piece of oegmnmg or trits oesenpwon, mence vuntouing Souto 70 degreec, 01 minutes, 31 seconds East 28.66 toot; toenco Souto 17 dogrose, 58 min­ utes. 28 ooconda West 47330 toot toenco North 43 dagreaa, 14 minutes, 14 seconds West 48.10 toot; toonoo North 24 degrees, 57 minutes. 56 sec­ onds East 172.41 toot; toonoo North 52 degrees, 20 minutes, 03 seconds West 44.73 test; toonoo North 25 degrees. 27 minutes, 32 seconds East 267.41 feet to toe place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement tor ingress and agrees to and from Parker Road dsocribod aa blows: A atrip of lend 66 toot wide whose center line is described as follows: Commencing at toe Northwest comer of Section 25, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West toonoo Souto 00 degrees, 21 minutes, 32 seconds Wool along toe Wool mo of seta Section 25. a dtetanoo 007 tool Mong too etc of a curve to too toft whose radius Is 186.85 foot and whose chord boors Souto 28 degrees, 31 minutes, 18 seconds East 146.94 fleet toonoo 168.64 toot along too orc of a curve to the toft whose radius is 531.16 toot and whose chord beers Souto 60 degrees, 55 minutes, 48 seconds Eaot 167.94 toot toonoo Souto 70 degrees, 01 min­ utes, 31 seconds East 96139 tost; thence 674.06 toot siong too arc of a curve to too toft whose radkM io 352.06 toot end whose chord bears North 55 dagreaa, 07 minutes. 36 seconds East 575.75 toot; toanoe North 00 degrees, 16 minutes, 42 seconds East 238.52 toot to the piece of ending of said cen­ ter me. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from toe dale of ouch solo Dated: April 8, 2004 For more information. pterse call: FC X 248.503.1302 Trott I Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, toe. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4011359F03 for ttiat purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - DotauB has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN J. ACKER. JR., A SINGLE PERSON to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 13,2002, and recorded on October 11, 2002, as Instrument No. 1089296 Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by aaid mortgagoe to RFTHTHIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, by an assignment dated March 4,2004, and record­ ed on March 26,2004, as instrument No. 1124213 Barry County Records, Mtahigan, on which mort­ gage there io cteknod to bo duo at too dote hereof too sum of otaty three thousand fifty five and 63*100 Dolors ($63,066.63), including interest at 5350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given tool aaid mortgage wR bo forectoood by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse, Heslinga, Ml. at IDO pm. on May 27, 2004. Said premises are rti rated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Mtahigan and are described aa: The Souto 209.00 feet of toe North 418.00 feet of too East 365.00 teal of toe Northeast 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North, Rango 9 Wool Hope Township, Bany County. Mtahigan. Subject to highway right of way over toe East 33 feet thereof tor Gurd Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months bun too date of such sale, unlees determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, in wnren case tne reosmpoon penoo anas co ooys from too date of such sale. Dated: April 22. 2004 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Assignee til Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Aaoignoo of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Aeoocictes. PC. 401 Souto Old Woodward Avenue Subo3X Bimteyhem, Ml 4800941616 For Information pteaeo cal: (248) 540-7701 (5/13) THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe cate rosy be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In too condNons of a mortgage made bfrRay Hom and Mary B. Hom, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Paul A. Gotzin A Lynn BL Gotzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgager, dated August 5. 2002, and recorded on August 19, 2002 in instrument 1085642, and assigned by mesne assignments to Washington Mutual Bank, FA as assignee by an assignment dated August 12. 2002 recorded on October 27, 2003 in Instru­ ment 1116431, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at ths date hereof toe sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nino Hundred Eighty-Three And OSH 00 Dotes ($133,983.05), including interest at 835% per annum. Under too power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nollco is hereby given toat said mortgage wR bo toreefooed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings M1D0PM.cn May 27.2004. Said premises are situated In Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Mtahigan. and are oesenoea as. rarcei a. That part of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as Commencing at too East 1/4 Poet of said Section; toonoo North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West on too Eat and West 1/4 Ino, 1159.11 teat to too Place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 sec­ onds Wet on said 1/4 Ino. 190.90 foot; thence North 0 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds Eat par­ aM to too North and Souto 1M too of said Section, 297.00 feet; toonoo South 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 aoconda Eat parate to toe Eat and Wot 1/4 Ino; 190.90 feet: toenco South 0 degrees 48 min­ utes 41 seconds Wot 297.00 fM to the piece of beginning, subject to Highway right of way over tow part of the above described description lying within the right of way of Hickory Road. Also: Commencing at the Eat 1/4 pot of Section 29, Town 1 North, Rango 8 Wet; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds Wot tong the EM and Wet 1/4 Ino of said Section; 15543 toot to piece of beginning of this description: thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds Eat parate to toe North and Souto 1/4 mo of said Soctnn, 297.00 tot; thence Souto 88 degrees 44 Mtoutes 23 seconds Eat parate to said Eat and Wot 1/4 Ino , 215.00 toot; toonoo Souto 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds Wot to said Eat and Wet 1/4 Ino 297.00 tooL toenco North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds Wot along said Eat and Wot 1/4 Ino, 215.00 tote to too piece of beginning. Subject to Highway Right of Way over thte part of the above description lying within Hickory Road. The redemption period shal be 8 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 22, 2004 For more information, ptease caH: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S021043F01 MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Sloppy Tbomabury and Lots R. Thomsbury, husband and wife, to Citffinandal Mortgage Company, Inc., mortgagee, dated August 20, 2001 and recorded August 29. 2001 in Instrument Number 1065628, Barry County Records. Thera is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Nino Hundred Thirty-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($105,932.80) including tnterest at the rate of 8.15% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given tote the mortgage wW be forectoood by a sate ol too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, te public venue te the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on May 20,2004. The premises are located In the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the East 1/2 of Lot 88 of the Mix Addition to theJ/Wage of NashvMe, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the dale of such sale, untoss the property is dteormmea aoanoonoa in accordance wnn mvi_a $6003241a. In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of too aato. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torecloteng mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sknultenoous res­ olution wflto toe borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, 8 any, are Imitod ootoly to too return of toe bid amount tendered te eale. Doted: April 15,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CttHInancial Mortgage Company, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 201.1688 awn* WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa arte My Ye reecinded by the floreefloeiag storMayte ln^ lhaf ovenL your ^la^noBoe, If any, ahal be 9nM— odootofyloMrelumofMbldamountlendorod al eala, piuo toMooL MORTGAGE BALE ■ DWaull lhas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Hanson, a married man and Jody Hanson, a mar­ ried woman, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., MorkHpe. dated December 27, 2001, and recorded on March 21. 2002 In instrument 1076919, in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Two Thousand Ono Hundred Ton And 34/100 Doloro ($102.11034), hdudtog Merest te 835% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such oaaa made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given tote said mortgage wifl Sted premtooe are sttualod in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County. MtaMgan, and are described as: too North 1/2 of a parcel of land in too Northwest comer of too Souto 1/2 of toe Northwest 1M of too Soutoweol 1/4 of Sudton 15. Town 3 North. Rw^o 8 Wo< measurira 16 Rods Eate and Woet and 10 Rods North and Souto along Powtei Road, Hateings Township. Bany County, MtaMgan. and Lot 23 and too Souto 1/2 of Lot 22 of toe Plat of Fakhaven according to the recorded pite thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Ptats on Pago 45, being In Section 15. Town 3 North, Range 6Wste, HeeOngs Township. Barry County; Mtahigan The redemption period shal be 6 months liuin too date of such solo, unless dotorminod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which case too redemption period shal bo X days from too dote of such sate. Doled: April 8,2004 ror more wirormaoon, ptease cm. FC C 248393.1X1 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Tteograph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. MtaMgan 48025-5822 Rto F008020F06 wm (4/8)(4/29) THMHRMMADEBTCOLLECTORATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1OR OBTAMOWttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in toe condBona of a mortgage made by Richard Gary Sunior and Dobro S. Sunior, husband and wfto, to Wndyk Mortgage corporation, mongagoo, oavo uocemoor io, iws and recorded January 3, 2000 in Uber 1039754, Pago 1. Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Custodian Or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia, NA as Custodian ex Trustee by aooignmont doted December 21, 1998 and recorded on March 17,2000 in Uber 1042197. Pago 1, Barry County Records. There Is cteknod to bo due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Rtty-Four and 04/100 Dollars ($114,654.04) Including interest al the rate of 13.8% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in too mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be fore­ ctoood by a sate of too mortgaged premtooe, or some part of them, al pubic venue at toe Bany County Courthouse in Heelings in Bony County. Mtahigan at 1 DO p.m. on May 27.2004. The premises are located in too City of Hastings. Barry County. Mtahigan. and are dooertbod as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1186 and 1167 of too City of Hastings, formerly VWego. according to toe recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sals, imtoos toe property is dstermined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800.32410. in which case the redemption period st al be X days from toe date of too sale. TC ALL PURCHASERS: The floreclooing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in the event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simultaneous resokrtion with too borrower. In tote event, your damages, H any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: April 22.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. As Custodian Or Trustee, fca Benkers Trust Company of CaMom»a. NA as Custodian o< Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1119 Robert A Tremain A Associates, P.C„ Is a debt coHoctor and wo are attempting to cofloct a debt and any information obtained wM bo need for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Dteautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DEANNA CAMPBELL. A SINGLE WOMAN to FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION. EXIST­ ING UNDER THE LAWS OF DELAWARE. Mortgagee, dated September 19.2000, and record­ ed on September 26. 2000. as instrument No. 1050021 Barry County Records, Mtahigan. and assigned by sted mortgage to NATIONAL CITY HOME LOAN SERVICES, WC, by an aooignmont dated September 26.2000, and recorded on March 26.2004, as Instrument No. 1124194 Barry County Records, MtaMgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof too aum of seventy one thousand two hundred fifteen and 88/100 Doten ($7131538), includtog interest te 11350% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and providod, notice is hereby given tote eaid mortgage w# bo forectoood by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, te pubfta venue, te too Bany County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, te IDO pm. on May X, 2004. Said premiees are sfoMted in TOWNSHF OF RUTLAND. Barry County, MtaMgan end are described as: A parcel of land In toe East of 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 Norih. Range 9 WooL described as: Beginning al too Msreoction mo uenwreno or rerpun nooo arong mo wool skte of too East 1/2 of too Ooutoeete 1/4 of aaid Section 10 and too Center Uno of Hfohway M-37. thence floutoeootedy along too Contertno of said Highway M-37 482 foot for too piece of beginning, thence Southeasterly along too Cenlerfno of Hfohway M-37 1X tooL toenco Northeeetorty al right angtoc wtih said Hfohwoy M-37 400 tote, tnonos rtermwessony paraaw w^n rwi^iwuy sw-jr, 100 th*nc* Southwesterly 400 tote to too place of beginning. The redemption ported shsfl bo 6 montoa from too date of ouch aato, untoos dotorminod aban­ doned in accordance wito 1948CL 8003241a, in whtah case too redemption period shal be X days from too dale of such sale Dated: April 15,2004 NATIONAL CITY HOME LOAN SERVICES, MC. *reiaw of Martomas ATTORNEY rofi?*iidgF 11 of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Ussnrfotos, PC. 401 Souto Old Woodward Avenue SuMo3OO Bkmin0ham, Ml 46009481J For Information pteaeo cal: (248) 540-7701 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm te a debt coBoctor attempting to ooftectadobt AnytatormteionobtainedwWbo uoed for this purpoee. If you are in Me MHItary, ptoeoe contact our office te the num­ ber Bated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: JR S. Fox, a single person to Terra Funding. Inc., A Cokywto Corporation Mortgages, dated March 9, 1998 and recorded March 31. 1998 in Document No. 1012277 Barry County Reconte. MtaMgan. Said mortgage waa assigned through mesne assignments to: Wsls Fargo Bonk, NA, tea Wok rargo oanx Mirmeaou, rvawenai Asoocweon, as Trustee for Southern PacMc Secured Assets Corporation, ColatorMteed Parked Noise TrusL Series 1998441. by assignment dated March 23, 2004 and recoivod by and recorded In Bany County Records on April 2,2004, on sMch mort­ gage there to cteknod to bo duo te too date hereof toe sum of FMy-Ftoo Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Nintey-Two Cento ($55,49332) Inckxlng interest 1334% per annunt Under too power of sate containod in ated mort­ gage and too statute In such case made and provxwc, nouce is noraoy gnwn mat aaro mortgage wot bo forectaaad bv a sate of toe mortoaoad msniima. or some pert of toom. al puMc venue, te too Bany County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigm al 1D0PM. on Thursday. May 27,2004. Said premteoa are afotetod in Tbwnahlp of Bany, Bany County, Mtahigan, and are described aa: The Souto 1/4 of too Soutooaet 1/4 of too Soutoeaot 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 9 Wool atoo toot port of too Souto 1M of tie Soutoweol 1/4 of too Soutoweol 1/4 of Section 27, lying Westerly of too Center of Hfohway (Brooktodgo Road), in toe TowrwMp of Barry. County of Bany, State of Mtahigan. ConwnoMy known aa 148X Brootaadge Rood, Htetary Comoro Ml 480X The redemption period shal bo 12 monks from too data of such sate, unlaaa determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 8003241a, In which caae the redemption period ahal be X days from toe date of auch sale. Dated:/^>rt 16.2004 WMte Forgo Bank. NX, tea Wste Fa^o Bw* wnneoot*, Nosonw Asoocweon, as irusreo ror Soutoom PacNc Secured Aoaote Corporation, Cotaterairsri Aeool Backed Notea That. Series 1808411, ASOMneo or Mongagoo Attorneys: Poteolvo A Aeooctatee, P.C. 361X Doquindro Rd. Ste 610 Storing Heights. Ml 48310 (586)303-XX Pub: 4/22-020 Our Rte No: 04-22206 (5/6) Nottco Of Mortgage Foructeoura Me THB MW • ADCBTCOLLBCTORArrePTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFOraiAnON WEOBTAMWKLBE(MS)FORTHArPURPOEE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT T>« NUMBER BELOV/F YOU ARE W ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo eate ataybo reocindod by the foroefoeing mortgagor In thrt«renLyourdomagoB,lfaH^MialboMailodootelyte too return of MbMamwateWn- the condMone til a mortgage mode by JaS A. West wd Heather M Wote. husband and wRa. original mortgagors), to Old Kant Bank of Kstemamn, AAongagoo, chboq wovomoer w, u^wr, reo^xuou on November 8, 1980 in Uber 4X on Pago 900, and assigned by mesne eeeignmente to R6h Third Mortgage Company aa aaoignoo by an assignment dated March 31,2004 recorded on April 12,2004 in instrument 11251X, in Bany County Records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage More ia cteknod to bo duo al too dale hereof too sum of TNrtyOno Thousand Fifty-Eight And 13/100 Dolars ($31,058.13), including Marete at 9.76% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and provxmo, nonce ■ noreoy gnren sw sexi mongago ww bo forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged pramteec, or some part of toom, at pubic vendue, al toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on May 27. 2X4. Said promises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, MtaMgan, and are deecrfood ar Al Met pvt of too Waat 1/2 al toe Nortoweet 1/4 of Section 33, Town 1 North, Rango 7 WeoL Assyria Township. Bany County. MtaMgan, which loo East of Highway toat rune North and Souto torough aaid .--.ft ----. r- ft, - |^ ft or a auaa^x hft* m lane ano see rtormony sno, Mvw cam end of which Kno ia at a point on toe Eaal Ino of toe Woct 1/2 of too Nortowoot 1/4 and 9X test Souto of too North Ino of Section X and toe Mat end of wMch Ina is st a point in center of too North and Souto Mghway and 900 teal Soutoorty measured along too canter of too highway from toe North Ine of said Section X. The redemption period shal bo 12 montoa from toe date al auch sate, unices dotermlnod aban­ doned In accordance wfto MCLA 6X32410. in which case too redemption period shal bo X days from toe dale of auch sate. Dated: April 22. 2004 For more information, pteaeo cal: FC W 246.5X1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Rfto Third Mortgags Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Binghwn Farms. Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte X19342F01 wwmw NOTARY DUTY. ineaumont 11064X, In Bany county records. Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 64/IX Doloro ($1X363.64). todudtog intaroot al test of toe North 7733 toot of too Northeast IM, Soutoweol IM, ateo too North 3133 foot of Mo Wool 1093 fool of aaid Northeast 1/4, Soutowoot IM, Soutoweol IM, enooptog toorefrom toe Wsot 1093 tool tooroof. Atoo over too Souto 66 Foot of too North 3133 tool of too Northwest IM of the Soutoeect 1M, Sadion 29, Town 2 North, Range 10 WseL which Iob WM of toe oontorflno of LMooy Rood, OrangevBe Township, Bany County, t^lhorodomption period shal bo 12 montoa from too dsto of auch aato. Datodx/Mtrtl^y For more information, ptoaoo cal: FC J 248393.1311 City off Hastings The City of Hastings Communky Devgfopmsnt Dspsrtmsni to accepting seated bids for too purchase and removal of unclaimed, miscolaneous equipment and supplies from the Hastings Industrial Incubator A IN of Mne can bo picked up and Items can bo viewed on May 11,2004, from IODO am until 2D0 pjn. at too Hastings Industrial Incubctor Office N 1X5 E. State StreeL Hastings, MtaMgan. Seated bkfo wR bo taken beginning May 12,2004, and ending May 13,2004. Bids shal bo recoivod N Hastings City Hal. 201 EM State StreeL Hastings, Michigan, until 4 DO p.m. on Thursday. May 13,2004, at which time they shal bo opened and read aloud pubBdy N toe above address. The City reserves toe right to reject any and al bids and to award toe bid in a manner which I boleves to bo in Ito own best interest. prices and other factors considered. Prospective bidders wR bo required to provide evidence thte al Hems can be hauted away within one wook from time bid te awarded. Bid to be awarded on May 14,2004. Al Boms mM bo removed by May 21, 2004. Al bids Shan be cteorty merited on the outskte of too oubmktai pack^e. "Seated Bld-Unrickstd Items from Heelings industrial incubator.” obssism �Page 1« - Thuraday. April 29. 200: - The Hasungs Banner Lloyd R. Smith. 47. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced in Bany County Circuit Court last Thursday. April 22. to 40 months to Ove years in prison on a delayed sentence because of a probation violation of consuming or possess­ ing alcohol in March. He received credit for 315 days served in jail. Smith was on a delayed sentence probation for operating a vehicle on M-79 near Morgan Road under the influence of intoxicating liquor and causing a serious impairment of a bodily function. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE- Cushman Aera­ tor, 24* drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750.Call (269)9484190. GRLENSCAPE LAWN CARE providing a full line of services. Lawn fertiliza­ tion 4c weed control, tree 4c shrub spray programs. Merit grub control, aeration, spi­ der spray programs for tne house. Fully licensed & in­ sured. Call toll free 877-816­ 4763 or visit our web site GreenscapeLawnCare.com to learn more about our company it request a free quote. $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0690 AIR COMPRESSOR 20HP, screw, $750. Rim damp tire machine, $600. FMC balanc­ er, $800. Hunter Clll align­ ment $800. (269)623-2883 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. CaD (269)838-7635 or (269)838­ 8909. In other recent court business: • Mark C. Schiavi. 25, of Galesburg, was sentenced to three months in jail and two years probation for possession of methampheta­ mine. Schiavi was given credit for 45 days served. His driver's license was suspended for six months with restricted use after 30 days. Defense attorney David Makled said Schiavi was worried about what’s happened to his life and about his children so he wants to get into a treatment program. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillow top mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 COUNTRY LIVING: Nk* 2 bedroom between Delton and Hastings. Has applian­ ces. no pets. Security aeposit (269)948-8943. LARGE 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT: for rent. $450 + utiltities, Middleville schools, in Freeport For ap­ plication call (616)765-5327. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. HASTINGS CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES WILL BE MAY 14TH 4c 15TH. CALL 4c PLACE YOUR ADS BY MAY 7TH BEFORE 4PM. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. ONE ON ONE in heu of you there is me. Loving care for your aging parents. Cooking, cleaning, shopping 4c companionship. <269)945­ 5512 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1985. CaD (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280. FOR SALE: 5 acres, drive­ way permit, perked, country setting, northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132 •99 FOR SALE: New home. Thomapple Kellogg schools, 1300sq. ft. ranch, with fin­ ished l,200sq ft, walkout basement 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, oak trim and cabinet­ I WILL HAUL your junk ry throughout central air, 2­ cars away for free. Call brad. 1/2 stall garage, setting on 4 acres, 25 minutes from (269)209-1916 Grand Rapids. Price $217X100. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132 DELIVERY DRIVER: to $30,000/yr. * benefits! Local GUN LAKE CHANNEL: west ML route, snack Open Sunday, May 2nd, 2­ foods/pop. ASAP! (616)949­ 4pm. dean swimming, 4220 2424 Jobline fee. W. Blue Lagoon, Shelby­ VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. RECEPTIONIST/CLER1CAL (HOSPITAL): to $12/ hr. + benefits! General office duties, will train! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. ROAD WORK/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABORERS: to $25/hr. Entry/ skilled, permanent. ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. ville. Off of Pattenon, ap­ prox. 1/2 mile sooth of Alle­ gan County Park. W Frontage, 3 bedroom, 15 bath ranch, 2 stall garage, 1274aq. ft 4c bam, $240,000. (269)672-9101 I WILL HAUL your junk cars a wav for free. Cali brad, (269)209-1916________________ KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 SECURITY/CORRECTION beautifully wooded acres, OFFICER: to $12.75/hr. + short drive to Fife Lake. Non / degreed, State land, Manistee River, HOSPITAL BED, dual con­ benefits! trol electric, like new, $200. many, 2 shifts. (616)949-2424 trails. Ideal getaway loca­ (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ Jobline fee. tion. Drive and cleared site 9253. already installed, electric WAREHOUSE/PACKER: to $25,900, $500 down, KIRBY VACUUM: Genera­ $14/hr. ♦ benefits! Perma­ $320/month. 11% land con­ tion 2, has all attachments nent trainees/skilled! Need tract including shampooer, video, now. (616)949-2424 Jobline www.northemlandco.com. book instructions, paid fee. Northern Land Company, $1,400, wii! take $500 obo. 1-800968-3118. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot mode) clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posterpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 THANK YOU To all who made my 90th birthday celebration Sunday afternoon. April 25,2004 at the Freeport Community Center. Such a joyous special day for me. Nelda A. Newton JOSEPH SALSKI bom 1971 to 2000 past Son you have left us to be with our Lord. It would be so good to just to hear your voice, to see you smile and to sit with you awhile, would be my wish today. Loving memory, Mark and Billy and family, Matthew and family, Martin and son, your loving mom Sally DeSmit We love you son and brothers. God Bless WANTED: 1-5 acres be­ tween Hastings 4c Middle­ ville. Must be buildable. (616)299-5483 CARPET CLEANERS: $400$600/wk. 17 positions, full time, permanent company training. (616)954-2191 for immediate interview. CDL CLASS A, part time driver, $12/hr, (517)852-9402 (269)838-9253 DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 THE FEED DEPOT, feeds for your needs, tack 4c mon 4-H discount Northtown Center, (269)623-6898. NEW WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT: leam how to eat right for your body with ShapeWorks. New Outlook Weight Loss 4c Nutrition. (269)945-5031 LOST: Red Milwaukee dose quarters drill in Middleville area Thursday, April 22nd. Reward. (269)795-9897 Schiavi said he was at the lowest point in life and has lost everything. “I want to start out clean after jail," be said. Schiavi earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of operating a meth lab, possession of analogues, possession of marijuana and a habitual offender notice. • Kelly D. Wilkins, 27, of Hastings was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and two years pro­ bation for fleeing a police officer when the officer signaled him to stop his vehicle. Wilkins also received four days in jail each for operating a vehicle on East Clinton Street while intoxicated and driving reckless. The convictions were oa a delayed sentence status, which Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher revoked because of a pro­ bation violation by using marijuana. After 30 days in jail he is eligible for drug court, as well as earned early release. Assistant prosecutor Douglas Gutscher said violence, drug use and drinking are in the home of Wilkins and are concerns Gutscher asked the court to address because Wilkins had not addressed them. Maided said Wilkins would be the first to say he has drinking problems. "Regrettably, he smoked marijuana while on probation” Makled said. “He has lots of good qualities and helped support his children. He’s attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings and has been in counseling with his pastor for some time." Wilkins said he was taking steps to become a better person. “I’m going to church and will be baptized.” Wilkins said. “My total sobriety is two months and three months without drinking.” • Sentencing is scheduled May 6 for Donald R. Gabriel, 46, of Augusta. Gabriel is secured of pot rets ion of rnrame and operating a vehicle on Hickory Road while his driver’s license was suspended. • Randall M. Herminin, 36. of Delton, was sentenced to one year probation for violating the terms of his delayed aentence probation for possession of methamphetamine. Herminitt’, attorney said Herminitt acknowledged hia mistakes aad took correc­ tive action. “He's completed everything requested of him." the attorney said. Td hate to aee a felony (on Us record).” Fisher said. ”I’d hate to see it too, but some people don't learn." Herminitt said he’s been attending AA. Fisher said AA is not a treatment program but a support group. Herminitt said he look a four-hour claaa at Bany County Substance Abuae. • Sentencing is scheduled May 5 for Tira S Whipple. 26, at Nashville. ^Vhippte pleaded no contest to possession of methamphetamine and posters ion of 'ana­ logues in exchange for dropping charges of maintaining a meth lab and conspiracy to operate a meth lab, plus a second offense notice for use of meth. • Sentencing is set May 26 for Randy L. Masaey, 41. of Kalamazoo. Maney pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and attempted operation of a meth lab in exchange for dismissal of a aecond offense notice, which would have doubled the penalties for the cut tout offenses. • Delbert D. LaFountaine. 26, from Plainwell, was aentrnred to one month in jail and two years probation for possession of LaFountaine pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of charges of posses­ sion of less than 25 gnats of methadone, oper­ ating a vehicle on Marsh Road when he had meth in Us body, openring a vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended and a aecond offense notice. Hia driver's license was suspended for six Dirt bike crash kills local man A former Nashville man, now of Middleville, waa killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle xcident in the 13000 Hock of 100th Street in Bowne Township. Allegan Comity. Killed in the crash was Jason Roue. 25. of Hastings, co-owner of Rose Construction. The other driver. Kyle Clayton Rickert 31, of Hastings, was nested at the scene and flown by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Hia condition is considered seri­ ous. The Kent County Sheriff's Department said it received an emergency call that there was a personal accident involving motorcy­ cles at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. When deputies and rescue personnel arrived on the scene they discovered a head-on collision had occurred between a quad runner and a dirt bike on some nils on private property along the sooth side of a fanner’s field, about a half mile sooth of 100th Street Several friends were oct in the field riding dirt bikes at the time and called authorities. One deputy said, “We had to rely on indi­ viduals with four-wheel drive trucks to get rescue workers to the scene. Rose was pronounced dead at the scene after rescue workers worked on him for awhile. They were working on the ocher driv­ er at the same time. Both drivers were wearing foil-face hel­ mets st the time of the collision. The accident is still under investigation. The upcoming Charton Park truck show is being dedicated to Rose. months with restricted use after 30 days. LaFountaine was given credit for 17 days served in jail. The balance of the jail sentence was sus­ pended. In another case. LaFountaine was sentenced to one month in jail and two years probation for possession of methamphetamine. His driver's license was suspended for six mouths with restricted use after 30 days. LaFountaine was given credit for three days served in jail. The balance of jail was suspended. Gutscher said LaFountaine was on the road to prison if he doesn't change. LaFountaine's attorney, David Kuzava, said that LaFountaine did not have a felony or a criminal history prior to the offenses. * John A. Deyarmood, 23, from Lansing, pleaded guilty to possession of analogues, specifically Phenobarbital, and a second offense notice in exchange for dismissal of possession of marijuana, possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle and a second offense notice for possession of atarijuana. ■ John L. Jarman II. 24, from Middleville, was sentenced to six months ia jail for larceny in a building (by stealing personal checks from a residence). He was given credit for 41 days served in jail. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon payment of $660 in court asaeasments. Jarman pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of an uttering and pub­ lishing (writing bad checks) charge. • Sentencing is set May 20 for Brian L Wendorf, 44. of Nashville. Weadorf is accused of maintaining a drug house, two counts of selling/manufacturing cocaine and a habitual offender notice. * Sentencing is scheduled May 26 for Dallas M. Anderson, 37. of Plainwell. Anderson is accused at maiiexm dusnurlsm of personal property, malidoua destraction of a building, assault and battery, driving rockless on Crooked Creek Lane and violating driver's license restrictions. POLTCEBEAT Charges against ex-officer dropped HASTINGS — Charges of assault and battery and disorderly person drank were dbmissed April 19 against Amy R. Selles, a former Hastings police officer, by Bany Couuty District Judge Gary Holman. One pending count of trespass is scheduled for dismissal Oct 19 if Selles ts successfol on probation. The chatges stem from a Nov. 26 incident around 11:30 pm. at Fall Creek Restaurant in Hastings. Selles. 31. was off duty when she was refused entry to the establishment because it was at foil capacity. The door man, 55, who refused Selles catty, is a deputy with the Bany County Sheriff's Office, a retired Hastings police officer and an acquaintance of Selles. The doorman indicated that Selles was persistent in making attempts to eater even after being told entry would not be allowed at the time. Selles was meeting a friend in the restau­ rant. Allegedly, a struggle ensued as Selles tried to puah part the man. causing him to tne force to prevent her entry, at which time Selles bit the man on the arm. Selles stood mute to the assault and battery aad disorderly person drank charges and the court entered a n.x guilty plea on her behalf. She pleaded no contest to the trespass charge. Mother charged In methadone death RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Linda Fox, 51. win fooe trial for supplying her daughter with methadone that caused her death, said Bany County District Judge Gary Holman last Friday. April 23. Holman heard two hours of testimony from police, a forensic pathologist, a victim's advocate and others. Dr. Joyce DeJoog of Sparrow Hospital, who performed the autopsy on 32-year-old Lynette Koeber, said Kocher died from drags in May 2002 though methsdone waa the pri­ mary cause. Kocher had ingested eight tiny the lethal dose of methadone. Charges were authorized for manslaughter, obstruction of justice and identity theft against Fox Nov. 14,2002 but Fox fled to Florida later that year when a warrant was issued for her arrest She was caught in late 2003. Boy, 10, struck by car; Injuries minor HASTINGS - A 10-year-old Hastings boy received minor injuries after being struck by a caclasl Tuesday evening. April 20, at the intersection of West Apple and North Broadway. The youth waa crossing Apple to the south and disregarded the crossing signaL said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. He walked into the path of a vehi­ cle driven by William Womer, 62, of Hastings, who was esstbound on Apple. Another vehi­ cle in the left turn lane waiting to proceed north obstructed Womer's vision, which pre­ vented him from seeing the boy. The 10-year-old sustained minor bumps and scrapes from the accident. Strange behavior leads to warrant arrest HASTINGS - A 49-year-old California man waa stressed at the waler treatment plant on East Mill Street for posasession of open iatooucanta and on warrants from Virginia for probation violations last Tuesday afternoon, April 30. A witness observed the man acting strangely at the treatment plant aad called police, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police Department Grint Russell said he had recently left the stale of Washington and waa hitch hiking to Marquette to visit friends, Leedy said. Police observed that Russell had been consuming alcohol aad had aa open rosnaintr of beer. Police also learned that Russell was wanted by authorities in Virginia for dangerous drugs and a weapon offense for unlawfol wounding another person. He served six days in Bany County Jail for the local offenae. He is awaiting extradition tn jail to face the charges elsewhere. Man held for assaulting stepdaughter HASTINGS - A 53-year-old man from Hastings was charged wiith domestic assault last Thunday night, April 22, when he allegedly assaulted his 22-year-old rtt| tangMrr in the 400 block of Francis Street The victim called 911 to report the incident John Centers is accused of grabbing the woman by the hair and attempting to push her down the basement stain after she had poked fun of him for smoking cigarettes. She was not seriously injured. Alcohol appears to be a factor in the assault Centers was arrested without incident and was lodged at Bany County Jail. He is scheduled for a pretrial May 18. Teen critical after rollover of Jeep ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-dd Coopersville girt was in critical condition after she was ejected from a veheile in a collision last Saturday morning, April 24. on M-66 Highway near Lacy Rood. However.Sara Haywood’s condition has been upgraded to fair. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee was traveling southbound on M-66 when it slowly drifted off the west shoulder and hit an embankment The Jeep went airborne, roiled several times aad came to a stop on the shoulder, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post After Haywood was ejected, she came to rest under the vehicle but was not trapped underneath, troopers said. An off duty Olivet police officer and a registered nurse helped the family until addition­ al medical personnel arrived. Haywood was flown to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo by Air Care. The driver, 57-year-old Danny Barnet, was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by the Johnson and Bellevue Township Fire Departments. He was taken to Battle Creek Health Systems Hospital, along with his wife, Janice Haywood. 52, who was a front seat Barnet is in fair conditions but Janice Haywood’s condition in unknown. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Also, it does not appear that the ejected 17-year- old was wearing a seat belt. The Nashville Police Department and Life Care Ambulance Service also assisted troop­ ers at the scene. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 29. 2004 — Page 17 Lakewood doubles dominate in two wins Lakewood's varsity boys’ tennis team will visit Hastings on Friday afternoon, kxiking to turn things back around after an 8-0 defeat at Portland on Tuesday. The final score Tuesday was more lopsided than the individual scores would show. The Vikings lost out on three three-set matches. Lakewood senior Simon Phelps at number one singles fell to Gabe Cross 6-1,4-6,7-5. The other two tight losses for the Vikes were on the doubles side where Josh Rayner and Gabe Rayner were topped 6-4,4-6,6-3 at first doubles, and the team of Jason Lewellyn Hastings schools bus driver Lucy Miller received praise from the Battle Creek Poet of the Michigan State Police, after taking actions to avoid a collision on 1-94 in Albion last Tuesday. The 26 students on board and several adults were unharmed. School bus driver praised for actions during accident William Doherty Five candidates to run for probate judge post Five candidates, including four local attor­ neys and the incumben, have filed to run for Barry County probate judge. Stephanie Fekkes, who was appointed to the probate judge's position last March, suc­ ceeding Richard Shaw, is being joined on the Aug. 3 primary ballot by William Doherty, Thomas Evans, Jill Humphries Steele and David Kuzava. The top two vote getters in the primary will vie for the judgeship in the Nov. 2 general • election. ?■ The deadline to file for the judge's post was Tuesday, April 27. The deadline for all other Republicanand Democratic party candi­ dates is 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 11, at the coun­ ty clerk's office. Doherty, in a prepared press release issued after his filing, said, “I’m looking forward to letting the local people decide who their pro­ bate judge should be rather than letting others appoint them." Doherty served as judicial clerk to former Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, as president of the Barry County Bar Association and as a partner in his own law firm since 1991. He said, “I believe my past record of pub­ lic service leadership and involvement in the Barry County Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce, United Way. YMCA. Exchange Club, Rotary Club and St. Rose of Lima show my deeds ommunity service speak louder than words. I'm ready to dedicate my life to serving my community in public office as Barry County probate judge.” Oldest of five children in a military family, Doherty, j$ husband of Dr. Laura Doherty, whom he met while both attended MSU in Lansing. They have two daughters He worked in the State Capital as legisla­ tive aide as an undergrad and worked his way through Wayne State Law School at Ford Motor Company. Doherty said, “I’ve been asked by several local attorneys, civic and community leaders to offer a clear choice to the recent appointee, welcome the upcoming public discussion, debate and scrutiny of each candidate's records to let voters decide who will best serve our families and community in this important role." Michigan Home Finance Mortgage rates continue to fall! LOWEST IN YEARS!!! Refinance NOW! Payoff Back Taxes Land Contract Refinance Cash-Out Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 YES ! YES! YES! 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The Vikings ended last week with a 6-2 victory over Charlotte on Thunday after­ J-Ad Graphics News Service the collision was driveable and all luggage Hastings schools bus driver Lucy Miller was loaded on to it was praised by the Bittie Creek post of the Harbison said parents of the students on the Michigan State Police for taking actions to bus involved in the incident were notified and avoid a collision on 1-94 in Albion last then parents of all students on all the buses Tuesday, resulting in very little damage to the were notified. noon. bus and no injuries to the fifth grade students Miller said the safety of the children was The Vikings swept the four doubles flights on board. the first thing on her mind. again, and earned wins at the top two singles The 26 students, one teacher and several After the incident the children were really spots against the Orioles. adults were on their way to an overnight trip great and calm, she said. Phelps led the way for Lakewood with a 6­ to Greenfield Village and traveling in a group Supervisor of Transportation Sharon Duits 1, 6-1 win over Charlotte's Andy Smith at of three buses. said Miller is “a very good dependable driv­ first singles. Ketchum was a 6-3,6-4 winner Trooper Kristi Grumeretz said the bus driv­ er” and that she "does a good job with her for Lakewood at second singles. en by 53-year-old Miller of Hastings was kids (on the bus)”. The four Viking doubles teams didn't have eastbound on 1-94 at 29 miles Road in Duits also said after the accident Miller did much trouble disposing of their Oriole oppo­ Calhoun County when an accident occurred a great job getting the children calm. nents. the tightest match was at first doubles, ahead of the castbound traffic. Afterward. Miller went hack to work and where juniors Josh and Gabe Rayner scored a "As a result of the accident ahead, the bus said of the good outcome of the incident. “I 6-3,6-1 victory. The second doubles team of and two other cars took evasive action," said had a lot of help with God." Faul and Thompson won 6-1, 6-2, and the Grumeretz. "The bus was hit by a white car When a situation like a bus accident occurs team of Lewellyn and Stewart won M, 6-0 at Noone was injured. The bus driver did a very there is a review done by the school. Bus third doub's. goodjob." drivers receive extensive training and are At fourth doubles. Cole Marlatt and „Tfc,flight aJl^wn,,d*n>»ged the right, continually tcained throughout their time Woodman scored^a 5-0,6-0 victory. front headlight of the bus, Grumeretz said. driving for the school system. According to Grumeretz, the first accident was caused by a Battle Creek woman who later told police that she was lost and that she had slowed to use an emergency turnaround Directions: (from Hastings) on the interstate. Follow M-37 south from Hastings city Police said that when the woman hit her limits, approximately six miles, and brakes to slow down, her car was struck by just past Lawrence Road to Whiskey another car and was nearly struck by a semi. Run Drive and watch The bus and two more cars quickly for signs. changed lanes to avoid the accident and none $169,900: Rooms with a view!!! Country quality abounds in this secluded setting where everywhere of the oncoming vehicles collided. One car. you look the striking surroundings will increase your desire to acquire this outstanding property. The however, traveled completely under the semi sellers have placed the home in “turn-key" condition and have made many improvements since 1996 to without making contact with the vehicle dur­ enhance the home’s desirability. These improvements inchide: kitchen, remodeled walk-cut lower level, ing the incident. central air, upgraded to natural gas heat, water heater, security system, water softener, etc. This essen­ "Everybody did a good job of handling tially maintenance-free exterior house has excellent drive-by appeal that is extremely enhanced once their vehicles. There was very good handling you stand on the oversized deck and overtook your backyard neighbor’s properties. Highlights include: of the bus," said Grumeretz. “The kids were 4-5 bedrooms, 2 baths (master bath has a whirlpool tub), 2-car attached garage w/door openers, rec removed before we got out there and no one room. 11x19 formal dining room w/fireplace (shared w/kitchen). breakfast bar. wired for Direct TV and was injured, thank God. It's too bad the a second phone line. Hastings public schools, relatively easy commute to Hastings (6 miles) or Battle woman decided to turn around." 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M sated tew vehetes w« bo discounted 50-70% off ongtoai MSRP oisaan �Page 18 - Thursday Apnl 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner CARWASH, continued from page 3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------His plans were said to be beyond what is required by the DEQ. A next door neighbor said there were never any odors, and this was overkill for what was essentially a pile of dirt. She said he has done everything anyone has asked him to do. The soils are turned to aerate them and occasionally mixed with a little sawdust to facilitate evaporation. This reduces the weight of the material, and the cost for dumping. After four to 10 days, the dirt is again hauled to the land fill. The approval is already there, and his load is expected. His paperwork is signed. One copy is sent to the DEQ. All forms must come together to be cross checked to assure the dirt has been dumped in the right place. Gillons keeps copies for each load for sev­ eral years. He said he had previously hauled dirt that comes up from well drilling, to prevent runoff into nearby lakes. That dirt or sand can be dumped at other approved sites, and used for other purposes. Nothing would be dumped on the proposed treatment site, he said. The plan had been approved by the DEQ and the Barry County Health Department. Public Comment: Ten neighbors had signed a statement sup­ porting the proposed facility. Hollis Adams supported the proposal, and said, 'The service Mr. Gillons performs is a needed service for the community. ...I don’t see any more traffic or anything out of the ordinary on that property than what has gone on there for the last 30 years." Joe Lyons opposed it. and read several por­ tions of the zoning ordinance, and countered there were other locations more suited to the business use as a special use, without rezon­ ing a district of a residential nature. He mentioned possible detriments to prop­ erty values and hazards to water and soils in the area. He favored having out of county haulers take the residue to other land fills. Neighbor Kathy Blodgett said she had moved to the area to get away from such uses and said this would lower property values. Bill Christy farms 80 acres, and feared a nearby creek which runs across his property would be contaminated by the activity. "If you let one commercial place start, the next thing, a flood of commercial people will come to build. ...and I’m totally against it." he said. Barry Garrison with 20 acres west of the Gillons property said even though many ques­ tions had been answered, he was still Commissioner and staff comments; Commissioners generally agreed the R-l opposed. William Dory said of Gillons. "He is a fine young man from all I can gather." but was still worried about the long term effects on the ground water. ”1 am not confident the DEQ will take care of this. 1 also think it’s a bad precedent. It zone was not suited for this activity, and even­ tually decided by consensus that 1-1 was most appropriate. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said septic systems and waste disposal was allowed on agricultural property. This, as a carwash soils salvage business, is a different and new use. he explained. It is a transfer business, and not a disposal site, he pointed out. He charged commissioners to determine which zones were appropriate by right or as a special use. He suggested 1-1 or C-3 was clos­ appears to be against the plan you have in place. If you allow it in this section, what’s going to happen when the next guy asks for one?" Sue Peterson said she also thought this was a wonderful family doing this, but asked that industrial areas be kept separate from residen­ tial areas and farms. Jim Brown, Hastings Township Supervisor, speaking as supervisor and as an individual, said although the operation was probably benign, because the DEQ is terribly under­ staffed, few inspections and little oversight would be possible, leading to possible prob­ lems. He said other zones could accommodate the operation. These points were repeated by others opposed to the plan. Letters from people in opposition to the proposal were read by Commissioner Jim Alden. est. Commissioner Mike Barney said the use appeared inconsistent with the R-l zoning. Commissioner Bill Stough said Gillons had given a good explanation of the process, but expressed concern the license allowed a wide variety of types of industrial waste, albeit non-hazardous, and only those approved by the DEQ. He pointed out there were many chemicals which were not tested for, and that Gillons could legally haul other waste, increasing potential problems. Gillons explained he is not licensed to haul 6th Anniversary Special! A Truck For The Whole Family All New GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Z-71 SLT Fully loaded w/Leather, Rear Defogger. XM Satellite Radio. 6 disc CD Changer, Trailer Pkg, Rear Seat Entertainment Center w/DVD WAS S40.873 Ama GM Employees FREE OIL CHANGE Certificate with any test " drive of a new vehicle! Truckfest Bonus Rabat* $34,730 $1,000 $1,500 petroleum products or coolants. He stressed the waste is tracked from carwash pickup to land fill. Commissioner Jan McKeough also said the operation didn’t fit as a home occupation, or as a special use. She also pointed out there was no driveway permit for the proposed site. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie asked how the amount of liquid in the soil was measured, and was told it was done by a sight gauge. Chairman Clyde Morgan said it was more suited to a Commercial or Industrial district. MacKenzie said he thought this would best fit as a special use under I-1 zoning. Commissioner Mike Barney said the DEQ had called the solidification of waste a treat­ ment, so it could be a treatment center, which would fit well in an 1-1 district. Stough said "The design is probably the best solidification facility I’ve ever seen. ... you’ve done a good job and figured out how to do this... you are just trying to do it in the wrong place." Show set at Charlton Park The fourth annus) Track Show & Swsp Meet will be held al Historic Chariton Park .Tom 9 im to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2. The event will honor Jason Rose of Middleville, co-owner of Rose Construction, who died last weekend in a dirk bike acci­ dent Promoters Kim and Tun Voshell of Nothin' But Track and NBT Screen Pouting & Embroidery invite all track owners to enter their vehicles in the professionally judged show. 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Maker 171-482; K. Eberly 163; D. Snyder 212-546; T. Christopher 214-523; T. Thornton 196-498; L. Mercer 170-462; S. Drake 167-475; L. Dawe 176-440; J. Leo 167-419; N. Bechtel 164-444; S. VanDenburg 254-603; S. Dunham 176; P. Fowler 152-435; N. Potter 161-472; K. Fowler 173-463; E Ulrich 164; B. Hathaway 177; N. Goggins 174-450. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-05-06.pdf 921d5b8f7e4c6b0cf85581b2f4473c03 PDF Text Text PUBLIC LIBRARY I S CHllRPU cy WIINGS iU «0M., The Hastings VOLUME 151, No. 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, May 6, 2004 PRICE 50C HHS Science Olympiad 6th in state finals The Hastings High School Science Olympiad Team finished sixth in the Class B state finals competition Saturday. May I, on the campus of Michigan State University. Of the 520 high school teams to begin the tournament only 48 made the final round. As a team, Hastings finished 25th among all classes (A. B, C and D combined). (Classes are set up in a similar fashion to the MHSAA athletic classes). Dan Dimond and Maggie Buehl earned medals for the Saxons in the Fermi Questions category. Grand Haven finished first and West Ottawa finished second. They will represent Michigan in the national tournament. Science Olympiad Tournaments consist of 23 events that cover technology, engineering and every branch of the sciences. Coach of the Hastings High School Science Olympiad team is Marty Buehler. Science Olympiad team members (front row. from left) Amanda Hurless. Erin Hemeriing, Danielle Hodges (not pictured, the anatomy model is standing in for her). Kristin Pufpaff, Maggie Buehl (middle row) Jon Hollister, Zac Fay. Jeremy Lockwood, Curtis Krallman, Jared Ford, Dan Hoffman, Matt Hoffman, (back row) coach Marty Buehler, Capt. Brian Doozan, Brad Horton. Jason Bies. Dan Dimond, Mark Ferrall, Scott Coleman and Ima Skeleton. Hastings student earns national business award Circuit Judge James Fisher (left) presents the Liberty Bell Awards to Carolyn and Jim Coleman. Jim, Carolyn Coleman receive Liberty Bell award at Law Day by Susan Tetnere Staff Writer Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher awarded Liberty Bell plaques Monday to Jim and Carolyn Coleman for exceptional public service. “Participation in community affairs deter­ mines the vibrancy and quality of a commu­ nity,” Fisher said at the annual Law Day cer­ emony. “The Colemans are great examples of community servants based on their lifetime of dedication to this community, including county and city government. YMCA. Pennock Hospital. First Presbyterian Church and many more charities.” Carolyn Coleman, former chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said that for the bell to work it has to be struck and someone has to pull the rope. “The point here is. the support of others — dozens, hundreds is needed." Carolyn said. “It takes everyone to keep us healthy, vital and law abiding. Many many worked togeth­ er with us and have equal credit. “We are grateful for our faith, family, friends and everyone who aids the corporate good to keep Hastings and Barry County a good place to be." she said. “And I’m happy to see women here in official capacities because that is so different from my first term in office.” she added. Carolyn served as a county commissioner for 12 years (from 1973 to 1978 and 1983 to 1988) with three years as chairwoman She was the first and only woman to serve as chair. She also was chairwoman of the YMCA Board and a co-chair of the City of Hastings Charter Revision Commission. Carolyn served 20 years on the Barry County Community Mental Health Board. Along with others, she helped start the County Commission on Aging and the Community Mental Health program. She also has been active on the Barry County Futuring Committee. Community Dispute Resolution Board and Chariton Park Foundation. She has been a member of the Hastings Public Library Board. Carolyn served the First Presbyterian Church for many years as an elder, a deacon and moderator of the Pastoral Nominating Committee that hired the new pastor. Jeff Garrison. Carolyn also was responsible for the first full-time prosecuting attorney in 1977. “She became very active after her kids got older." Fisher said. Jim Coleman said he wanted to keep the “wheel going" w hen he agreed to serve in the many ways for which he was honored. “You’re thanking us but we should be thanking you for making it possible.” Jim Coleman said. “I was asked to serve and I said OK.” Jim is a Hastings native while Carolyn is from Kentucky. Both graduated and met at University of Michigan. Jim served on the Hastings City Council from 1959 to 1965 and he served as chairman of Pennock Hospital Board of Directors for several years. He was a director on the board of Hastings City Bank for 25 years and a director of the YMCA of Barry County. Jim was active for years as a Boy Scout leader, a Rotarian and a Jaycee. He was co­ See LIBERTY BELL, pg. 3 Hastings High School sophomore Emily Haney was recognized as a national winner at the National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference April 28­ May 1 in Cincinnati. Ohio. Haney earned the honor of attending by winning in the BPA Workplace Skills pro­ gram at the regional and state level of compe­ tition. • Haney competed at the national event with nearly 70 top winners from other stales and was one of only ten to be declared a national winner in her event. She had to demonstrate ability to produce business documents by integrating various features of word process­ ing software. The students do not know what they will be required to produce, and the work must be completed under timed conditions in surroundings and on computers that are new to them. At the regional level in January. Haney competed with 65 other students from south­ west Michigan high schools and area techni­ cal centers in the fundamental word process­ ing contest. She won the event and earned the right to compete in March at the state level in Grand Rapids, where she had to compete there with nearly 70 other winners from Michigan's other eight regions. By placing at the state level, she earned the distinction of representing Michigan in national competi­ tion in Cincinnati. While at the four-day national conference. Haney also participated in business and lead­ ership workshops. Mary Dawson. Hastings High School Business Professionals of America advisor, said the competition is very tough in Emily Haney Michigan. "Our state bolds the distinction of earning more awards in the workplace skills assess- See BPA, pg 3 Charlotte Felpausch closing The Felpausch Food Center in Charlotte will cease operations next month, resulting in the loss of 73 jobs in that community. The store, located at 800 W. Lawrence Road, has been in Charlotte for 28 years. “While this dec-Jon has been* very diffi­ cult. the retail market for this size of a com­ munity has become saturated and there sim­ ply isn't enough population to sustain busi­ ness.” said Mark Fcldpausch. chief executive officer of Felpausch. which is headquartered in Hastings. “It is very unfortunate that after so many years we have had to make this very difficult decision. "This means a loss of 73 jobs in Charlotte and in today s economy the last thing that anyone wants is to cut jobs. We are working very diligently to place as many associates as possible in other areas of the company, but a great many of them will be working through local agencies to assist them in finding jobs." Though the grocery store will be closing, the Felpausch Express Mart, located at 324 S. Cochran, will continue to operate, offering . "Whit Mi hBB tMn ■ wy dMcuft. •» mW mart* tor Mb Wb«( « aommurtytoM bacon* Mturamd and tram abnpiy Wt anough PWiWon to auaWi buatoasB." - Mark ratopauadi, CCO customers a variety of convenience and bev­ erage items. Charlotte customers who would still like to shop at Felpausch can do so in Hastings. Bellevue. Grand Ledge. Eaton Rapid and Marshall. Felpausch Food Centers is a family- and associate-owned company, founded in Hastings in 1933 currently owns and operates 20 Felpausch Food Centers, two limited assortment Save-A-Lo< stores. 17 Video Time video stores, and five convenience stores, two with gas stations, all located in central and southwestern Michigan. ■■wwMaawwwwMwa �Pagi 2 - Thursday. May 6. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Truckin’ at the park on a Sunday afternoon A sunny day and a huge turnout of show trucks and spectators made the fourth annual Nothin’ But Truck Show & Swamp Meet a success last Sunday at Histone Chariton Park in Hastings. The number of spectators was not avail­ able at press time. A long line of vehicles, reportedly six miles long, took a long time to inch into the park, and the show ’- promoters apologized for that hitch and said they will work on correcting that problem for next year’s event. This year's sliow was dedicated to Jason Rose, who died recently. Rose was a very close friend to the entire staff at Nothin’ But Truck and NBT Screenprinting and Embroider), said the owners and show pro­ moters Tim and Kim Voshell. The driver of the Devastater Monster Truck introduced members of the Rose fami­ ly during the show, and the drivers of the monster trucks autographed T-shirts and auc­ tioned them off, raising more than $3,000 for Mindy Rose and her unborn child. Also during the show, a 50-50 drawing was held and $412 of the proceeds was given to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, said Kim Voshell. Among the trophy winners during the event were Dan Rose for the burn out compe­ tition; Eric Phillips fart* truck pull; Nick JeAema for best paiiAhd graphics; and Pat Priddy for best of sho4. Some of the features of the event were three monster trucks crushing cars, doing donuts and showing off their skills and the successful addition of truck pull and bum out competitions. Kim Voshell said she is appreciative of all the sponsors who helped make the event pos­ sible and to the 4-Play Offroaders Truck Club for working hard for two days to help setup for the event. Photos by Perry Hardin �The Hasbngs Banner - Thursday, May fl. 2004 - Page 3 Rotary's top ten hears from CMU's basketball coach Smith Flv* of th* Rotary top ten and their parents: Justin Pratt, Adam Case, Samantha Sieevi, Danielle Drumm, Jami ShMng, (back, from left) Angie Sixberry. Jeff and Juke Pratt, Brian and Michele Case, 11m and Vickie Sieevi, Cheryl and Thomas Drumm. Peggy and Rick Hemerling, and guest speaker Jay Smith and his son, Cooper. fry Brett Bremer . Sports Editor The Hastings Rotary Club recognized ten Hastings High School seniors for their scholastic efforts, school activities, and com­ munity service during a luncheon Monday. Honored were Drew Bowman. Adam Caae, Margo Cooklin, Danielle Drumm. Erin Hemerling, Brad Kidder. Megan McGandy. Justin Pratt, Jami Shilling and Samantha Sieevi. The students were introduced to Rotarians by high school Principal Tim Johnston, prior to each receiving a dictionary and thesaurus. Central Michigan University Men's Baskrthall Coach Jay Smith addressed the honored students, and the crowd, after a lunch of lasagna Smith coached Hastings graduate Tony Bowne and the rest of the Central Michigan Chippewas to a berth in the NCAA tourna­ Five of the Rotary top ten and Mr parants: (front, from left) Erin Hemering, Margo Cooldin, Drew Bowman, Brad Kidder, Megan McGandy, (back, from Mt) Hastings High School Principal Um Johnston, Peggy and Rick Hemering, Joyce and Earl Cooldin, Marcia and Rod Bowman, Lori and Wayne Kidder, and Dab and Greg McGandy. ment in 2003. Bowne was in attendance as well, watchiu;: over Smith's son. Cooper. This winter the Chippewas finished the season with a 6-24 record. "1 tell people, what a difference a seven­ footer makes," said Smith referring to an event. “Be prepared, be brief and be seated." Smith lined out nine points that he believes are key to an individual succeeding, the first was to be a great listener. He cited the 1993 NCAA Tournament as Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian graduate Chris Kernan, who played for Smith for three yean an example where not listening cost a great deal. Smith was an assistant coach at the University of Michigan in the 1993. the year in which the Wolverines' Chris Webber called at CMU and now is in the National Basketball Association with the Los Angeles Clippen. Smith left Mio Au Sable High School in 1979 as Michigan's all-time leading scorer with 2.841 points. Hastings' Mart Brown is second on the list with 2,789. Brown, who played at Hastings from 1982-85 holds the single season record for points with 969. one spot ahead of Smith with 952. Smith began his speech with what he's found to be the three keys k> speaking at such his infamous time-out with 11 seconds remaining in the National Championship game against North Carolina. The Wolverines had already used their final time-out, and that fact was hit upon in the team's huddle. Michigan was assessed a technical foul. The Thr Heels went on to win the game, 77-71. Smith assisted at U of M from 1989 until 1996, when he left Io take the head coaching position at Grand Valley Stale University. He spent one year with the Lakers before making the jump to Division 1 at CMU. Smith closed out his list of points with: Be organized, master the fundamentals, work hand, be disciplined, be motivated. be loyal, be honest and be thankful “We are all very blessed," said Smith. All ten students plan to extend their educa­ tion beyond high school. Smith led the applause for Case, when it was announced he plans to attend Central Michigan University. Both Cooklin and Bowman plan to attend the University of Michigan. Bowman is look­ in, to got into the College of Literature, Science, and Ans. Cooklin plans to study pharmacy Drumm will attenu Grand Valley Stale University in the fall, with plans to work . . Suff Writer Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly delivered the Law Day address on this year's subject: "To Win Equality by Law: Brown v. Board of Education at 50.” "Equal jusrice means we are entitled to the benefit of the same laws, to be treated the same in court, regardless of where we live in Michigan.” the justice said. "If we’re injured, for example, in an auto accident, if we experience a family crisis, such as a divorce, if we need a will, if we’re arrest­ ed for a crime or otherwise become a party to a lawsuit, the same laws apply in Hastings as in Detroit, in Barry County as in Wayne County." Keny said. "One is to be treated the same under the law, even though, as we all know, commu­ nities differ greatly and each community is entitled to its individuality. There is one rale of ten’ And that rule must apply the same to people, reganfless of skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender or other differences they may have, she said. "The decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) stood for that proposition and it has been the law now for 50 years," Kelly said. "Keeping the doors of justice open and equal to all k an ideal that I cherish and pro­ mote.” For five years, Kelly said she devoted con­ siderable time to work with a State Bar of Michigan organization called the Open Justice Commission, which works to eliminate bias in the legal system and help bring equal access and justice. "On the commission, we have found that increasingly, judges and attorneys face cyni­ cism from the public, a failure of trust and con­ fidence, a loss of esteem.’ she said. "We found that one-third of American people believe that federal judges are often billed against poor people or minorities. And minorities who were the next stop for Kidder, where he will major in pastoral studies and pre seminary. Sieevi is also headed for Chicago, where she will attend Loyola University and plans to attend the FBI academy in hopes of becoming an agent McGandy is looking into attending either Hope College or Coastal Carolina to major in music education. Pratt win attend Hope to major in marketing and business administra­ tion. He also plans to pursue a baseball career with the Flying Dutchmen. ShiDin, plans to major in marketing at Michigan Stale University. toward a degree in elementary education. LIBERTY BELL, continued from Justice Kelly calls on lawyers to serve as ‘angels of justice’ by Suaan Tbsnere with a minor in psychology. Hemerling plans to mend Alma College, where she will major in biology, biochem­ istry, or chemistry and at this point hopes to go onto medical school Moody Bible Institute in Chicago will be surveyed reported ^oeiiiag they are qtanttoaiod wrnaa ta «M«mupa in Mfeltofari and state courts." For example. 70 percent of African Americans felt that way. she said, while a third of Hispanics felt they were treated worse than whiles. A majority believed that non-English speaking people receive worse treatment Alao. 81 percent of all people surveyed agreed that politics influences coon decisions; 56 percent felt that juries are not representative of the community; 68 percent thought that they couldn’t afford Io bring a case to court; and 44 percent felt that judges were out of touch with what was going on in their communities. Justice Kelly added that a Columbia Law School survey found that 39 percent of those polled think that lawyen are dishonest And 60 percent felt lawyen ire overpaid. Michael Dorf. a Columbia Law School pro­ fessor. wntes that the root cause of distrust of lawyen may be a distrust of the law itself, she said. And news accounts of innocent people oo death row in other stales fuel that skepticism everywhere. "Clearly, there is much for the Michigan Supreme Court to do. and 1 am keenly aware of that.' she said. *1 am urging the court to adopt the initiatives of the Open Justice Commission, aimed at increasing citizens* participation in juries, making courts mote welcoming and the application of the law more even handed for those discriminated against and are handi­ capped, members of minority groups or have English language difficulties." The Supreme Court justice suggested that a Titanic campaign was needed to turn the tide for Americans to regain faith in the legal sys­ tem in general and in lawyers in particular. “As a Missouri lawyer wrote recently, 'In the end, it is the lawyers who are the custodians of the law,'" Kelly said. “It falls oo them to improve the public's perception. This daunting task will be achieved one lawyer at a time. Just Ctandt, serving ro elder, trustee. deacon and missionary in the Upper Peninsula and Mexico. Jim has received toe Golden Deeds award and distinguislied service award. “My earliest memory of Jim was aa an out­ standing goifcs." Haber said. “He was one of toe tongrot bitten at toe country dub and a dub champion ia 1963 and 1971." “Th* great thing about Bring your adult Ms In tha smnl town you grew up In I* the constant remindar Ol the paaaaga of tone, which helps Presiding over the Lew Dey program, Probeto Judge Stophanin Fekkee (right), with guest speaker Supreme Court Justice Mertyn KMy, seid tie lew continue* to have • hug* rd* In striking down dtocrimtoeton and helping us reach toward equality. do the right thing and as Mark TWain said,'You will gratify a few and amaze the rest’" Kelly urged lawyers who don’t already do so to devote time to pro booo and legal services work. Recently, she sat on the board of a non­ profit organization that offered free legal serv­ ices to bettered women while offering day cate for dseir children. “1 believe that the esteem and respect this profession enjoys will rise when the public sees it as caring for others as much as it does far itself," Kelly said quoting David Hall, provost of Northeastern University in Boston. “It will rise when we a.e viewed as angels of justice and not just agents of the law." She recommended the book. “And Justice For AU." published by the American Bar Association, as a guide for civic and education­ al groups interested in addressing the issue. “The book encourages you to go out into Ute community to moderate discussions about the legal system," Kelly said. For a copy of the book, go to Web site: sweeneyjfestaff.abanet.org at the ABA Coalition for Justice. “Law Day is one of those rare times drat we remind ourselves and our community of our intent Io leave the legal system better than we found it." the justice said. Law Day began 46 yean ago in an attempt to strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice and equality under the law, Kelly said. 'It is a day of celebration set aside far the American people to recognize their liberties and to reaffirm their loyalty to the United Slates," she said. "Congress asked that we rededicaae ourselves this day to the ideals of equality and justice under law. BPA, continued-----meet program than any other sure in BPA. There were over 4,000 members at the con­ ference in Dallas, and Michigan had winners in nearly all of the categories and won more awards than any other state. A national win­ ner from Michigan is truly in an elite group.' Haney also expressed appreciation to indi­ viduals, businesses, and groups who helped defray the cost of her participation. Business Professionals of America is the career/technical student organization for stu­ Rotary Club hosts Saxon seniors The Hastings Rotary Club was host for the Hastings High School senior boys for their annual luncheon Monday afternoon. Rogers High School Assistant Principal and NFL referee Perry Paganelli (second from right) addressed th* crowd, telling the soon to be graduating seniors, "ft's not what you are that holds you back. It's what you think you are.' before offering the story of one­ armed Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott. "Believe you can succeed.' dents enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupational and leader­ ship development, service projects, and development of basic business skills. The program is considered one of the sundaids of quality by which a school's business education program is judged by the Michigan Office of Career and Technical Preparation. Michigan Department of Career Development. Hastings business teachers who support the BPA activities are Mary Dawson, BPA chapter advisor. Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. focus you on what I* tndy important — service to others. Judge Junes fisher Fisher noted it was somewhat unusual to have both husband and wife recipients Inn not unheard of because Dick and Ethel Groos and Buzz and Gladys Youngs also were joint honorees. “The great thing about living your adult life in the small town you grew up in is toe constant reminder of the postage of time," Haber said, “which helps focus yon on what is truly important — service to others." Fisher himself is an example, graduating from Hastings High School in 1968 and then returning to his hometown as an attorney, the Hastings City Attorney and now Barry County Circuit Judge. The best part of the Coleman's impressive resume of community service is they didn't do my of it to enrich or advance themselves, said Fisher. "Their selfless attitude reflects true ser­ vanthood." be said. "They have always pro­ moted good government and never at one extreme or toe other." Insisting that democracy is not a spectator sport, Fisher said the Colemans have helped make Hastings and Barry County one of die best 100 small towns in America. “Law Day is an opportunity to slop, reflect and expand awareness of our justice system and the impact it has on our lives," said David Makled, president of the Barry County Bar Association. “Although Law Dey is cel­ ebrated every year throughout the U.S.. it has developed into a very special occasion for us here in Barry County. The Barry County Bar Association has celebrated the day by pre­ senting the Liberty Bell Award to dozens for outstanding contributions and efforts to better our community." Also, courtrooms were closed for the day so fourth-graders could present mock trials in the case of "Rumpiestiltskin vs. the Queen." And the Bar has presented distinguished and important figures in the law as guest speakers, such as Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly who spoke al this year’s ceremony. �Pug, 4 - Tburaday. May «. 2004 - The Hastings Bannar It’ll take tough decisions to undo Bush’s deeds Citizens must speak out on Iraq war T» the editor: Why don't a bunch of readers sit down and send a letter to President George W. Bush, telling hitn to bring our troops honv* before we have another Somalia fiasco. It would be far better to tuck his tail between his legs now and run. before the whole situation gets farther out of hand. Iraq does not want any more 'help* from the US... this is quite evident by watching the news. Just look at how the civilians glee­ fully tore up our Humvee, which suffered damage last week, then bragged about it, saying they could destroy us, and anything we have in Iraq, any time they choose. The United States cannot win any war where they have been brought up believing the way they men over an oil change and a grease job. These troups are well trained, but inexperi­ enced in warfare in which they now are engaged in Iraq. President Bush apparently did not learn a thing from Vietnam. Maybe he should read a history book about Vietnam and apply some of its lessons to what's hap­ pening in Iraq. He cannot quell a people who even hate each other. Also, after the Bush administration is through in Washington, we need to do away with term limits, so we can keep some of the better legislators in office, the better to gain from their experience. Come on. citizens... do take the short time it takes to at least write a letter of this sort! Don Barlow. Nashville do. 1. for one, am sick of losing our young Legislators showed Tb the editor: On Tuesday. April 27,1 had the wonderful opportunity to attend a performance of the Hastings Kids' Choir at our beautiful stale capitol building. My grandson. Logan Barrett, is a member of the choir. Being both a proud grandmother and a retired educator. I was appalled, however, at the behavior of some of our state legislators. While the very well-behaved children were pet forming with great accomplishment on the first floor, directly above them were pres­ ent three gentlemen who chose to conduct their business, including loud laughter, with no regard whatsoever for a group of soon-to- be voting constituents below them. At the conclusion of the performance, my son, my sister and I discussed this lack of ren no respect offenders. Upon exiting the elevaKw on the second level, we found they had disbanded and were nowhere to be seen. As a final course of action, we went to the information desk oo the ground level, only to be told that we can't expect people to stop what they're doing ‘just to listen to a bunch of kids!' I understand that Governor Jennifer Granhobn was unable to attend, but what about anyone else? There was no welcome to the children or introduction to the audience. Why were they invited to visit and lift their beautiful voices when obviously no one in Lansing was listening? Patricia I indrmsn Retired Pittsford Elementary teacher, Hudson respect and decided to go and talk with the Dtetrid No. 2 (Thornapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Free 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, MtodtevNe, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 7959783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Ntssaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402 District No. 4 (Carlton Twp.. Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Nek, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Thqi.) Jeffrey S. Mackenzie. P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. • (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Whg Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0496. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. uourny Aannnnnrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 9484884. To the editor Hu anyone taken advantage of "Dooncsbury" cartoonist Gary Trudeau's offer of $10,000 to someone who could (with proof) fill the strange MTE (miuing time experience) of George W. Bush? It occurred when he should have been serving with the Alabama Air National Guard. He'd been transferred from the Texas ANG. where pretty obviously (to anj veter­ an) something went sour in his military expe­ rience. Trained to fly fighters at great expense to the nation, and after a very short time of actual service, be was transferred, he stopped flying, and disappeared (along with his military records of the period) for seven months. Someone knows (or knew) what happened in Texas, and someone knows (or knew) where the aliens took him. If those people are dead, you'd have odds in your favor wagering they died of a broken neck in a single car or household accident with no witnesses (like so many officially recognized Kennedy assassi­ nation witnesses over the yean). The way they're murdering American soldiers in pur­ suit of black gold for Halliburton, and the Bush family oil (and big $$$) adventures over 40 years with the bin Ladens, I wouldn't put much past these cretins. While House spokesmen say there was no need for Tex's sworn testimony before the 9/11 Commission because. 'He already took an oath as President of the United States.' Some would say he took pretty much the same oath when he joined the Texas Air National Guard. Others (snidely) say. 'So did Dick Nixon." I only ask, 'What's the sense in having a known and notorious liar swear to anything?' Td like to hear, though, his explanation of the Saudi jetliner with no passenger list he allowed co leave without inspection shortly after 9/11. After all the blood they shed in Fallujah, U.S. Marines were withdrawn from the city on Bush's orders, leaving those (few) citizens who want us there to the lender mercies of the mullahs and their maniacs. Bush's father did the same thing to the southern Shiites after the Gulf War (and he's done the same thing to the Afghanis). Just over a thousand Iraqi troops (under one of Saddam’s generals) are to keep 300.000 residents under control (they ran like rabbits in most instances when brought under fire, or near fire, three weeks American soldiers' lives in Fallujah (though rad, civilians there for the big bocks are ask­ ing for what they get). Several weeks ago Fallujans slaughtered, butchered, burned and hung from a bridge, four Halliburton employ­ ees. (As I write, the Pentagon releases word of 10 Marines killed over the past two hours. Total: 132 for April). The fat (and slippery) little Mullah Sadr (to the south in Najaf) is laughing up his sleeve at our ineptness and (apparent) inability Io bring him down. There just aren't enough troops there to do the necessary work (the Pentagon is talking of withdrawing troops from Korea for the Iraqi front). One more military crisis anywhere will bankrupt our military ability and credibility, to our extreme detrimem and increasing dis­ comfort Everybody hates the "Qfuagmire)' word, but everyone knows (except Tex. who's never had to do it) the best thing to do with a mistake — particularly a bad mistake — is to fess up, get some realistic thinkers and plan­ ners, get rid of the yes-man generals who did­ n't have the harkhone to stand up fix the troops (to say nothing of good sense). Then rid the battlefield of coyote packs unleashed by Halliburton. Bechtel, other rip-off corpo­ rate friends of the administration, and con­ centrate on eliminating one from by whatev­ er means or force necessary. The Iraqis who die will be those wbo'd keep making problems. Give 'em a choice, the virgins and Allah, or a real life here, now. When you dicker, these people snicker. thinF. you're weak, frightened. They've never cone out of the near-animal experience of mankind in the Dark Ages, and don't want to. Violent force, blood, fire is their coin of the realm. There are an awful lot of them (and most of them absolutely hate us). It all reminds me of one of those "stupid criminal" stories WOOD-TV often uses to dose its II pro. newscast This war is stupid because it opened a second front in a fight we could have delayed to our advantage (in bringing along good body armor, good Humvee armor, good allies, and in the kind of bombing preparation used to gut Iraqi forces prior to the Gulf War). If the enemy is willing to let you pick him off one at a time, why atir up the whole crowd? The war is criminal because Bush (the voice of Cheney, who always prompts him with the lines he failed to remember) sold it to us with lies he knew were lies as be mouthed them. Dick Nixon was impeached for lying, resigned when he knew the end had arrived. Bush has the Sublime Court (which anointed him) to preserve him from the same fate. These people called Clinton a liar for hiding the feet he likes overweight, homely women. If Bush's prevarications ever come home to roost., (well, we know he won't nick a shotgun in his ear). How do we get America back on the high road, where Americans like to travel, are trusted and respected by old friends — feared and respected for strength (of purpose) by our enemies? Listen a bit io what ranking retired military cffictn are trying to tell you (and have been since this adventure was proponed) about what's happening to our soldiers. Ifi not good, and ifs oct safe. The Reserves and Guard are grumbling, people are talking about the draft. We'd have had Afghanistan in the bag if we'd seen it through, then looked at Iraq (which, of coruse, isn't enough when for­ eign policy's driven by greed for huge oil reserves). We cannot leave Iraq. Twenty yean (or more) woe required to restore our poritxxi in the world after the fiasco in Vietnam. We aeed a President with character; moral and physical courage. We do not have one at the present mommu We need our old reliable allies back. We need to deal with the nuclear weapons threat created by our ally Pukirlwi (Korea, Iran among their clients). We aeed a carefully planned and organized defense and offense against our swam enemies. We need it all yesterday (not in the five yean Bush says it will take to adequately protect our nuclear facilities). Larry Hamp. Hastings We like it just fine in Delton Th the editor: because we don't want all the hustle and bus­ The letter the Banner published a couple tle that goes along with the bigger towns. It’s of weeks ago from Ms. Jelinek has inspired not like here, where everyone knows some­ ago). me to write for the very first time. one who knows someoae else and so on until These Bush people stagger along from cri­ But I have to say a lot of us here in Delton they get to know you. sis to cesspool to quagmire. There's no more The feeling of not wanting another Dollar feel the same way. We don’t want oar little talk of bringing justice io jhose who set-off town of 560 people to get bigger like Grand Store here is because we already have a nice this long roynd of valence and large loss of Rapids. We live and stay here in Delton one, where the people are friendly and very ' ■— * — helpfill and they live and work in oar little r ! town of Detton. They give back to our com­ munity, they don't take away. This other guy already has a couple of businesses here, but he doesn't live and pay taxes here, so what is he giving beck to our The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there ate a community? tow conditions that must be met before they wM be published. There are things he could do to help our community, like putting the time bock up on The requirements are: the dryen and lower the coat of washing • Al tetters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided ckxhes and the auto waster alao needs some tor verification. All the! will be printed is the writer's name and community of reel­ TLC. He could build something else our dance, we oo not putxtsn anonymous tetters, ana names wttt oe wnnneto ar me Delton and surrounding community could editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. use or need instead of trying to hurt the little • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous wM not be pub­ business guys! lished. A place for movies, a meat market, are two good examples of things Delton needs more • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. than snorter Dollar Store! • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses wM not If this developer gets his way sad builds be accepted. the apartments and homes, he is talking • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks* will not be accepted unlees there about, then that is just going to make more is a oompeNng public Interest, which will be determined by the editor. people in the Delton community be without • Letters that indude attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be jobs, and we don't need thaL What I am saying is most of us here who edited heavily. ... live in Dehon lite it just the way it is - smalL • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one friendly and homey, with everyone trying to for each writer. help everyone. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per Thank you far tatting me say what I feel month. about our great Huie town of Dehon. where • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. the little business guys mates our communi­ ty big eeough for us. Dawn Oberhauser, Delton Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. How about reinstating the draft? Due to actions in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Armed Forces are under a lot of stress. There has been some discussion of rein­ stating the draft. Do you think this is a good idea? Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 HMUngs Bamr, Inc. A DMaton at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phons: (269) 945^554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs PtBMOBrt ftadtiBnt 'NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Edtor) Btew GBwrt (AoMtof BMW) Hulun Mutky Sarxka PorweSo Patricia Johna Susan Tamara firue Bremer RutoZudwy Cafoy Rotor Marcto Western • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENTNick Ewing, Mapte Valley: Brenda Jenkins, Yankee Springs: Ml Bird, “No. I don’t think the draft is a good idea. 1 think as a patriotic American we should encourage more national service, but let people set their own schedule for completing it." “No, I think the armed forces should always be made up of volunteers. This is the best way to have a professional and well trained force.” “I haven’t thought a lot about this, but I think a volunteer force is more appropriate. This way people could choose to serve." “No. I think it is impor­ tant that people serving in the armed forces really want to do it. I think there will be problems if people just get called up.” Irving Twp.: Christina VanDyke, Middleville: HastingiKOmP*WU “No. I don’t think that this is the right time to bring back the draft. I think there are enough people in the armed forces “Sometimes I think reinstating the draft would be the best way to add to the armed forces and other times I think that keeping it all volunteer is the best way to have people who are dedicated to the job.” now.” Scott Omnwn Row Human Den Bourg, Jonathan Jacob, rewVreWwUt.iw-teCww �Tiw Heritage Banner - Thuradey. May S. 2004 - Paga S SIEGEL, HUDSON, QEEI LONGSTREET, LLP Lots cure anointment disease I've been talking a lot about the common practice of "anointing" rather than "appointing" public officials in Barry County. Maybe I should better explain myself. Let me make this perfectly clean I lave no problems with the performance and capabilities of moat of the people who have been “anointed” to their “elected" positions. What I object to is the process that circumvents the voice of the people. Sometimes I even wonder why we elect seven people to the socalled "county elected offices," which include county clerk, regis­ ter of deeds, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, treasurer, surveyor and drain commissioner. Each position requires expertise and voters would pay dearly for making the mcjor mistake of electing a pap­ ular but unqualified candidate. Yet state taw requires us to elect these seven positions. By taking a critical look at Barry County election history, we can aee a pattern in which the electoral process here is circumvented by “appointment" or actually “anointment" is which the incumbent "retires" before his or her term expires and a scncessor is appoint­ ed, thereby invoking the enormous advantage of incumbency. Surveys show that between 95 and 98 percent of incumbents win re-election in this country, many of them by wide margins. Let's look at this local pattern, remembering again that I have no quanel with the current people who serve: • County Treasurer — Juanita Yarger announced her resignation before her term was to expire in 1992 and subsequently Sue Vandecar, an assistant in the office, was appointed to succeed her. Vsndecar then ran as the incumbent and won easily in 1992.1996 and 2000. • County Register of Deeds — Sandy Schoodelmayer announced his retirement in 1999. and Daria Burghdoff, already serving as an assistant in that office, was appointed to succeed him. She was 2000 and Gordon Shane McNeill was appointed just weeks before he waa to begin his new term. McNeill had been elected unopposed in November of that year anyway, so his appointment made sense. * County Surveyor — Brian Reynolds was elected in 1992.1996 and 2000, the last time in spite of efforts by the Barry County Board of Commissioners that year to eliminate his position. Reynolds filed for and won election for a third time. Reynolds is the only current “county elected official" not appointed before beginning to serve his or her term. This all-loo-common process of anointment for elected office also has seeped into local judicial positions. Circuit Judge Junes Fisher was appointed by Gov. John Engler in 1995 after the retire­ ment of Richard Shuster and subsequently has been elected as an incumbent. More recently. Richard Shaw retired as probate judge and Stephanie Fekkes was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granbobn to serve the rest of his term. However, she'll have four challengers in the August primary, and if she survives that coolest, she'll have to face one opponent again in the November general election. Another recent "anointment" surfaced when Amy Kuzava was chosen Hastings city attorney, even though she was one of the highest bidden and she isn't as experienced as some of her com­ petitors. She appeared at City Council meetings and was intro­ duced by Fekkes. her -predecessor, who was appointed probate judge. It appears Kuzava had the inside track for the job. If you believe you live in a democracy where you truly choose your elected officials, you'd better take a doser look. The game too often is rigged. This “anointment" process for what should be elected positions must end. There is very little competition in elections these days. When people retire before their terms expire, they hand the tremendous elected as an incumbent in 2000. • County Clerk — Nancy Boersma retired early, but had a pret­ advantage of incumbency to their anointed successors. So we should insist elected officials serve their full terms ot office as a solemn obligation to the electorale, except in extenuating circum­ ty good reason, declining health. Deb Smith, another assistant in the office, was appointed and then elected as an incumbent in 2000. • County Drain Commissioner — Robert Shaffer retired before stances such as Boersma's. Once again I don't blame the people serving. I blame a process we've allowed to take over our local, county, stale and federal gov­ his term was up and Thomae Doyle was appointed as hie successor. Doyle was elected in 2000 and continues to enjoy the advantage of ernments. Because we've been paying loo much attention Io enter­ tainment and sports and not enough to things that really matter, we have allowed an anti-democratic monster to grow in our midst The incumbency. • County Sheriff — David Wood retired in 1994 and former only cure for this illness is to make our voices be heard at the bal­ State Pobcc Commander Steve DeBoer was appointed as his suc­ cessor. DeBoer was the incumbent when be was elected in 1996 lot box, both in August and in November. Once again. Walt Kdly's Pogo comic strip has it right “We have and 2000. • County Prosecutor — Dale Crowley resigned in December met the enemy and he is us." attoanw at lav ’ Frequently asked questions about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstrret is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term core planting, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general cnillcriminal law. Often, clients come to see elder taw attorneys because an elder needs help taking care of him or herself. The family wants to know what their options are far caring far this elder. They are concerned about the legal and financial impiications of the elder's long term care needs. Siegel. Hodson, Gee A Longstreet believes that to be re effective elder tew attorney, you must be able to understand the system of hosting options available Io elders who here Umharkau casing far themaehrea, including the coats of such tiumtioaa, end the availability of msfarance with those costs through govowrat programs. ftspiiny lAilQessffsrit Does Michigan Have “Estate Recovery" far its Medicaid Program? The short answer is “NOT YET". In 1993 die Federal Government passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 winch mandant that each at the SO stems fa In mrifane wane type at Medicaid Estate Recovery tew. Usually the taw places a “Medicaid Lien" on the estate of deceased patient who received Medicaid benefits prior to their death. As of 2004, Michigan fa one of only two stales without some farm of the Medicaid Estale Recovery Law. Although Governor Graahoim has mentioned she would like to institute Estate Recovery in Michigan, as of March 1.2004 there has been no legislation introduced and there are no adminis­ trative rale changes pending. Indeed. it fa unclear as Io whether or not proposed legislation win be introduced yet this year. If a Medicaid Estate Recovery law fa patted in Michigan, we would have to speculate as to what farm it would take. Each of the 49 staaes that have Estate Recovery laws have small differ­ ences that make it impose ihlr to predict what Michigan's Estate Recovery taw might say if enacted. We know it win, however, impact on the eriases at those individuals who receive Medicaid, who were in a onrsmg home, or get­ ting hrepital and prescription coverage. Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet win contin­ ue so watch the Estate Recovery situetion as k progresses in Michigan red post spirits as they warrant. This article and other tefarantion may be viewed ■ www.siegetandsomcom. Mr. Longstreet can be reached ■ 269945-3495 or MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow HUB BM MNIM MH1BL COOP. I Grind Rapids, Ml Phon* 016-077-423S - Fred Jacwto, vice proaMent, J-Ad CrapMri IS I ffliisiiiiimiairaiiaiiaiB ATTENTION hImwgsBaNNER .a b. 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IhfcMv Ward Weifer honored Ward Wader, a longtime citizen watchdog, was chosen to receive the third annual First Amendment Award at the Republican Lincoln Day Dinner April 30. but he died April 24. Weiler's daughter. Pat Walton, and grandson, Robert Fueri, accepted the award from Congressman Vem Ehlers (left). “Ward was an example to follow in the exercise of free speech.* said Brian Reynolds, chairman of the Republican Party Issues Committee. He regularly attended county meetings and Central Dispatch meetings.” 269-945-2401 �I'aQi 6 — Thursday, May 6.2004 — Thr Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. HOPE UNITED FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 754-3021 (616) M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Ridwd 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. Ml 49046* 269-671-4193. FMr. church 1184007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office boon. Wed/Thara, 9:30 a.m. Sooday School. 10:45 ul ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH WOODLAND UNTIED 203 N. Maia. P.O. Boa 95. WeodtaaLMI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippers- cd) SAINTS ANDREW R Service. Eveaiag 6:00 pan. ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCrea Rd. (knag). Rl Rev. (269) 623-1157. Sandsy Service 10:30 am.-aoon. Holy 11:00 HASTINGS VKEE 301 E.SMeR4. (Conor of State Kd. («n 13-19); Adak Bible Stedy - No (269) 795-2370 or foa Rotary 948­ 9327.. Visit oar website al CHUM fl Wantap Soviets 1:30 sad 11«> 4061. WonMp Services: Seaday. FIRST BAFTTST Didoason taadtaf. KWs far CMst Servin only. Qtaxw* «J01* and (616) 945-3014. The Mtac Saaday Wank* Rev. Fr. Sul and MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. errirbMMTia nsm** GHACE COMMUNITY NAZARENE kb. Morsoog Wonhip Semce; 6ff0 8950 E M-79 H«hway. Naahville. Ml 4W73. PUorDoa Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Moran* Cdehretiou 10 239 E North Street, Haadags. Phone 269-945-9414. Midad Aaicn. Paaaor. Thandr;. May 6 -3:45 pm Saturday. May 8 -IftOO Bany County resident. He was nuuried to Dixie Leonard in 1952, that marriage ended in divorce. He married Erma Allen on March 19, 1971 and she died June 5, 1990. He married Frances Tyler on Dec. 15.1990 and she survives. Gerald had been engaged in fanning, a cement contractor with his brother Donald, worked for the City of Hastings Public Works Dept, and for the Village of Middleville in the in his youth. Mr. Britten is survived by his wife, Frances “Frankie" Britten; daughters, Gloria (Jerry) Travis of Missouri; Sylvia Britten, Ruth (Randy) Patterson. Pam (Rob) Thomas, all of Hastings, sod Rebecca (Edward) Harwood of Wayland; sons, Jerry (Diane) Britten of Delton, Robert Janies Britten and Christopher BriMS. both of Hasting*, and Gary Briten. of Illinois; several step children; several grand­ children; seven great grandchildren , sisters, Pauline O'Conner • of Delmonte. CA. Geraldine (Lawrence} Hull of Hastings, and Charlotte Scott of Arizona; sister-in-law, Phyllis Britten of Hastings and former wife. Dixie of Hustings; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were hi. parents; wife Erma; brothers. Bob and Don Britten; sisters, Mae Shellenberger and Marie Converse. Services were held Wednesday. April 28, 2004 at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church w/Rev. Lymt Davis officiating. Burial was held at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. a.m_ | ABUNDANT UTE usl Soaday School; 1200 p.m. School at 945 w Wbntap 11:00 of Aaayria Rd.. NaabviDe, Mk6. 49073. SM.PraheAWonhvKk30am.600 ‘Ihaaday.May 11 - 1000 am. Pint Call CoUagnM; 700 p.m. Overeaten QUIMBY UNITED (616) <U5-9391 Saadey Wonhip 10 Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Paaaor Dime 1-616-731-5194 or I-5I7-S524K6 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Mfcbigaa Ave.. Harins. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. MAhr Oar Neighbors! (Philippines 1*4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? lOOOajn.; Wonhip 1100a.au 6.00 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRBT1AN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor HASTINGS FIRST UNTIED 49058. (269-945-9574) fast Director of Oronas Edacadoa; 1:15 am - Saadey School. 9J0 am. - LIVE! Under the Done (CoaOemporary service), Janior Chinch. Sunday School. 10:30 am - uonal Service. Sunday School. Pastor Dared Hofmann 623-5400. 9:45 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 juu. Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHU1CB 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 900 ajn. Tndrtxmal Woninp. 1000 FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings 10:10 ajn. Chan* School; 10.15 am. SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" Service is broadcaat over WBCH-AM 1220. The II'JO Service it backdate 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan BALCH SPRINGS. TEXAS - Irene M Cutchall, age 76, of Balch Springs, Texas and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, April 26. 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Cutchall was bom on Aug. 30, 1927 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy and Treasia (Barber) Secber. She was raised in the Hustings area and attended area schools grad­ uating from Hastings High School. She was married to Gerald R. Cutchall on Dec. 29.1945 and he died Sept 15,1989. She was employed as an accountant for the former Provincial House in Hastings for over 20 years. She had previously worked at While Products in Middleville for several Public Worts Dept He was a member of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church, be enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. Former member of the Monee, Civil Defense and was active in 4-H ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH HASTINGS ASRMBLVOrGOD DELTON - Gerald L Britten. of Guernsey Lake Road. Delton, died Sunday. April 25. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Britten was bom on March 27, 1932 in Hastings, the son of James and Ruth (Sawdy) Britten. He was raised in Hickory Comers. Delton. Middleville and Hastings and attend­ ed schools there. Mr. Britten was a life long SPECIAL EVENTS: May 7 GFWC Henry Nathan Kenyon | PORTLAND - Henry Nathan Kenyon, of Portland, pasaed away Friday. April 30.2004 at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus. Lansing, at the age of 84. He was bora Msy 20.1919 in Portland, the son of Nathan Henry and Roxanne C (Campbell) Kenyon. On Aug. 12. 1940 Henry married Hilda Ione (Ostnan) Kenyon at the Ionia Free Fair. He retired in 1974 from the Suite of Michigan Health Department as an animal caretaker in Lansing. Henry enjoyed fishing, working on farm machines, and projects in and around his workshop. He was preceded in death by both his par­ ents; a sister. Mildred Ives, and a grandson. Brad Leroy Kenyon. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hilda 1.; four children, Norma Jean (Gene) Dietz of Williamston, Sharon Kay (Reg) Butts of Florida. Max E Kenyon of Portland. Larry N. (Connie) Kenyon of Portland; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. May 4, 2004 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel. Sunfield, with Pastor Dan M. Cavin of the First Baptist Church of Williamston officiating. The pallbeareis were Jeffery Norminglon.Ncil Butts, Nicholas Kenyon. Kevin Kenyon. Roger Kenyon. Brian Kenyon, and Bruce Kcnyon, For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Lions Club, or the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth aka S.P.Y.'s Scholarship Fund, c/c RFH. P.O. 36. Sunfield. MI 48890 in memory of Henry N. Kenyon. Interment will be in the East Sebewa Cemetery following the funeral The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information wv.wlegacy.com yean. She was a member of the Women of die Moose *628 serving in many capacities and past officer, holds degree in Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and Star RffcordcTBaad past Officer of American Legion Post Auxiliary *45. A lov­ ing wife, mother, grandmother, great grand­ mother and sister. Mrs. Cutchall is survived by her daughter, Sharon Dixon of Balch Springs, Texas; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister. A. Elaine Lewis of Delton; and niecesuiephews and cousins. Preceding her in death were .her patents, husband, brothers, Leo, Bernard. Richard. Floyd and Lloyd Seeber. sister, Mabie Foote. Services were held Saturday, May 1.2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was st Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moosehart, Diabetes Association; Heart Association or Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Albert Huhenga| Albert Huizenga, age 84, passed away Sunday. May 2.2004. He was bom on July 12, 1919 in Byron Township. Surviving are two children, Gordon Huizenga and Sharon Huizenga; two grand­ children, Stephanie and Geoffry. He married Elizabeth J. Grinage oo Feb. 14,1998 and had a very special second fami­ ly, stepdaughters, Linda Holcomb and Judy (Ron) Sacha; step-grandchildren, Beth, John, Jodi and Matt; great-grandchildren. Ashley, Dylan. Hannah, Keegan and Makenna; spe­ cial friends, Ray and Arlene Bedwug; and leaves his special buddy, his dog “Misty". He was a fanner and a long distance semi-driver. Funeral services will be 1pm. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Lee Bayer offi­ ciating. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzeimer's Association or Hoepice of Bany County. Arrangements were made by Archer, Hampel, and Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. |Sharon Roempke j WYOMING. MI - Sharon Roempke, age 62, of Grand Rapids, died April 28,2004. She was bom July 23, 1941, in Grand Rapids, to William C. and Gertrude E. (Stone) Roempke. Sharon attended South High School where she graduated in 1959. After graduation she took a drafting clerk position with Consumers Energy, where she worked 32 years until her retirement in 1993. Her family include*, her mother Gertrude Roempke of Middleville; sister. Patricia Roempke of Middleville and brother, Michael and Mary Ann Roempke of Muskegon; niece Pam aid Dan Davies; and great-nieces and nephews. Beau. Meghan and Clayton. She was preceded in death by her father. William, in 1990. Burial has taken place at Hicks Cemetery in Watson Township. Arrangements were made with Life Story Funeral Home-Rupert. Durham, Marshall. Gren. Plainwell Chapel. To read Sharon's life story, share a memory with her family, or make a memorial contribution to Barry County Hospice, please visit her personal memory page al www.lifestorynet.com. MESA. AZ - Thomas J. McCoramdu for­ merly of Heatings, was bom in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11.1924 and pesaed away ia. Mesa, AZ on March 26.2004. Beloved husband of Beverly (Bear) for 56 years. Survived by his wife, Beverly and bia daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Carney Metza. He waa preceded in drab by his son, Patrick Harry. He was a World War D Army veteran and while serving in Europe, be was seriously wounded in the Bade of the Bulge. Tom worked for his in laws, Harry aad Hazel Burr a Burr Service Garage, Heatings; the Michigan State Highway Dept. Hastings, and later transferred to the Kalamazoo office where he retired in 1973 after 25 yean. la the early 50's Tout ran for Bany County Register of Deed*. While in KManazoo. Tom was at actire member and elder of Haven Reformed Church. He helped in rbaconatrection of the new church and apjoyed serving the youdtm a Sunday School teacher. He was abn presideat of the Burke Acres 4-H; Brake Acres Cub Scout Master and President of PxchDKflt Littfe LcsfBB. Ibm and Bev retted K Mesa, AZ, an years ago, where ^hey became active mam- ben of New Hope Community Church. Gilbert, AZ. His services were held there on March 31. 2004. Msy he tea in peace. Memorial donations to the Parchment Little League, P.O. Boa 612; Parchman. MI 49004. ASHCAMP. KENTUCKY - Waker Stidham, of Ashcamp, Kentucky dtod April 21.2004. Walker was bora in 193Z He wm a tong time resident of Michigan and waked a Keeler Brasa. Lake Odeaaa for many yoem He is survived by Us srife, Jennie and two daughters, Shawn and Gena. Funeral services were bald a Ekhon City, Kentucky. He was laid m rea a Sander's Cemetery, Ashcamp, Kentucky Jan* IMfer DELTON - Jane Keller, of Deteu, pasted away April 30, 2004, a her re lidawe wMl bar fanily a iw side. June was bom June 3. 1923 in KfoNand lowMinp, uk (Miiywr of racy 8M jvimkk (Girton) Solomon. During World n she operated a punch press a KB. Shermans. On Sept 27.1952 she married KeaM K Keller and he preceded her in deah on Match 4,1994. June ad Kendall owned and operaed Keller's Grocery Store in Schultz for three ycm. She enjoyed fishing, suak dipping, hunt­ ing, and mushrooming, and snowmobiiing. She loved camping, going to their cabm on Bau lake near Kalkaska and boon docking. She wxs a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 422, Delton, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 484 Hickory Corners and T.OJ>S. Members of her family inchide a daughter. Jeanette (Gerald) Payne; sons. Ned (Soon) Keller, Jerry Johnson, John Johnson. Kevin Keller and Samuel Keller, sisters. Harfene (Norman) Ward, Lorianne Neil and Dolly Reynolds; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents, a son. Dale Lymt Keller end a sister. Fem Stenger. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, May 3, 2004 at Williama-Gores Funeral Home. Pasta Jeff Woden, officiat­ ing. Burial took place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the June Keller Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made byWilliatnsGores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6.2004 — Page 7 Paul Stachowiak DOWLING - Paul Stachowiak. Dowling, passed away May 1.2004. of Paul was bom in Minnesota on May 24. 1934. the son of Joseph and Mary (Patten) Stachowiak. He was an engineer for the Grand Trunk Railroad, retiring in 1994 with over 40 years of service. Paul enjoyed playing cribbage. fishing, camping and dancing. He loved to play poker with his friends. On Sept 17. 1951 he married the former Betty Syrowik. who survives. Other members of his family include their Dehon - John Kohler, age 61, of Delton, pasted away May 2,2004. John was born January 21, 1943 in Tullahoma, Tenn., the son of John and Marian (Bennett) Kohler. A graduate of Quincy High School. John served his country in the Army Airborne 82nd Division. Previously a drywall finisher and an employ­ ee of DAC Plumbing in Charlotte, John was most recently a loyal employee of Bond Supply, now Bertsch, US Flow; first in counter sales and then in designing floor heating sys­ tems. John enjoyed bowling, riding motorcycles, fishing, and building golf clubs. He also was a history and geography Duff and an avid music and Michigan State fan. A member of the American Legion in Quincy, he also was a member of St Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. On Aug. 31, 1979, John married Ellen (Wienzewski) Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving arc children, Jerry and Marci Kohler, Jeff Kohler and Missy Sidange, Sean and Pam Hoffman, Dawn and Mark Thrasher, Heather Hoffman and Duane Wernicke, Jason Hoffman, and Heidi and Bret Miller, brothers and sisters. Pal and Judy Grady, Diane and Joe Budmess, Jerry and Jean Kohler, Jean and Dick Spears. Sharon and Sandy Sanderiin, Dalton and Donna Becker. Lana Srederick, Chris For­ rester, Carlisle Becker and Roma Loveberry; grandchildren. Tiffany, Courtney, Alexis, Nicholas, Blake, Carson, Anna, Chelsea, Am­ ber, Spencer. Dakotah, Autumn. Beret, and Oakley; many special nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mau of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 6,2004,11 a.m. at St Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Father Carl Peltz cel­ ebrant. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton Library or The American Cancer Society win be appreci­ ated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. children: Gary D. Stachowiak. of Roseville. Judith A. (Joseph) Wells of Madison His., Paul S. Stachowiak of St. Clair Shores. Robert J. Stachowiak of Roseville, Cathy (Dave) Ryan of Delton, Diane S. (Bob) DeForrest of Marshall. Steven M. Stachowiak of Bartle Creek, and Betty L. (Greg) Hoenes of Pennfield; brothers. Victor, David, John, and Jim; sisters, Gloria Canol, Frances Bush, and Teresa Strohs; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Williams-Gores Funeral Home on Monday, May 3,2004 with Pastor Jeff Worden offici­ ating. Private interment. Memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Barbara "Bobbie" Joann Olmstead BATTLE CREEK - Barbara “BobbieJoann Olmstead, age 67, of Bartle Creek, died Monday, May 3. 2004 at her home She was bom May 25. 1936 in Dayton. TN the daughter of Pete and Gladys (James) Regina. She attended Battle Creek Central High Currier-Bechler Timothy and Marese Bechler are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Marie to Brad Dale, son of Mark and Patricia Currier. Amanda is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2004 graduate of Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate Degree in Arts. She is planning on attending Grand Valley State Univeraity in the fall where she will be study accounting. Amanda is currently employed at Hastings City Bank. Brad is also a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and will graduate in the fall from Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate Degree of Arts. After this. Brad is planning on attending Davenport Univeraity to study business. Brad is current­ ly employed al Reliable Delivery in Ada and Flexfab in Hayings Brad and Amanda will be united in mar­ riage on June 26, 2004. Vent Mat Brower ALTO - Vera Mae Brower, age 90. of Alto, went to be with her Lord after a short illness on May 5. 2004 She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years. Joseph Edward; her daughter. Janet Mae; and her brother. Kenneth King. She is survived by her children. Donald and Becky Brower. Paul and Janet Brower. Tom and Joyce Munger, eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister. Mildred Colvin; her brothers-in-law. Duke Petrovich and Thomas Brower, her sisten-in-law, Ellen White. Loretta Brower, Donna Brower. Virginia Brower; and several nieces and nephews The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday. May 7.2004 al 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE. Fr. David E. LeBlanc will be celebrant. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery (52nd and Kraft). The family will receive relatives and friends at the Mstthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St, Thursday. May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 pm. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements are by Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home of Caledonia. Roy Bauman turns 103 Roy Bauman turned 103 on May 3. Please send cards to him at 1200 Wright Ave.. Room 131 B. Alma. MI 48801. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dickinson of Hastings rod Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Slager of Spring Arbor are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Elisabeth Elaine Dickinson and James Wesley Slager. Elizabeth is a 2001 homeschool graduate and is currently a junior at Spring Arbor University. James is a 2000 graduate of Western High School and is a senior at the Univeraity of Michigan. An August 14, 2004 wedding is being planned School. Bobbie worked on the assembly line at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 10 yean retiring in 1980. She married Elmer R. Olmstead on Aug. 4. 1956 in Bartie Creek. She is survived by her husband. Elmer R. Olmstead. Battle Creek; sons. Don R. Olmstead. Battle Creek; Rick (Mindy) GIRL, Hailey Kay Osborn, boro al Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus on March 25, 2004 at 7:57 am. to Rick Osborn and Karla Osborn of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by her big brother Hugheston. Olmstead, Hastings, Pastor Steve (Lynne) Olmstead. Bellevue and Tim (Ayumi) Olmstead. Battle Creek; daughter. Jeanie (Bruce) Rau, Lake Odessa; fint cousins. Shirley (Dave) Hulet and Jim (Kathy) BOY, Nicholas Daniel Reinhold, bom at England both of Battle Creek. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchil­ BELLEVUE - Richard “Dick" K. Aston. 70. of Bellevue, died April 30. 2004 at home sur­ rounded by famil.' and friends. He was bom Aug. 31.1933 in Battle Creek to Arthur and Cleo (Burkett) Aston. He married June Roberts on Sept 11. 1930. she survives. Dick worked for Michigan Carton-Si. Regis for 33 years and moved onio Post Cereal for 11 yean until retirement. Sept 1.1995. Dick loved fishing, hunting and wood carv­ ing. He alao enjoyed photography, showing his classic Studebaker at local car shows, partici­ pating in Civil War re-cnactmeuts as a can­ noneer and was an avid NASCAR tan. He was a member of the Bartle Creek Balloon Club piloting Kandi II which he owned and the Post Sugar Bear Balloon from 1986­ 1992. He was also a member of the Leaning Tree Carving Club where he was actively carv­ ing until recently. Also surviving are sons, Steve (Shari) Aston of Bellevue and Jeff Aston of Hastings; daugh­ ters, Cindy (Stacey) Garrison of Hastings. Cathy Aston of Rome. Georgia. Cberie (Oscar) Vanneste of Charlotte and Pam (Chris) French of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren; two step grand­ children aad 16 great grandchildren; sisters. Deloris Richardson of Irons aad Linda (Tom) Russell of Delton. Graveside services were held Tuesday. May 4, 2004 at Bell Cemetery. Assyria Township. Jay Taylor. Tbomapple Valley Community Church, officiating. Memorials to Good Samaritan Hospice Care or Bellevue Memorial Scholarship Fund. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Visit online at wwwshawfuneralhome.com. Dickinson-Slager dren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Bobbie enjoyed gardening, crafts, baking cookies and loved having her family and friends over for dinner. Member of Pleasantview Family Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12:30 p.m. at the Pleasantview Family Church with Pastor Steven S. Olmstead of Pleasantview Family Church officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Pennock Hospital on April 10, 2004 at 8:37 am. to Heather and Damon Bloch of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 4 1/4 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches Reese 4 generations Seated is Great-Grandmother Letha Reese of Lake Odessa, Grandmother Sue Messer of Mulliken. Joseph Orlowski Jr. and his daugh­ ter Mikaila Jo Orlowski of Portland. Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial tributes may be made to Pleasantview Family Church or The long. BOY, Carsen James, born al Pennock Hospital oo April IS, 2004 at 1:55 p.m. to Chris and Angie Musser of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Gloriana Nickole. boro at Pennock Hospital on April 14. 2004 at 9:10 p.m. to Anne Slocum and Robert Frey of Hastings. Weighing 5 Iba 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Zoey Taylor, born at Pennock Hospital American Lung Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. oo April 12,2004 to Desarai and Lucas Haight of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 1/2 indies long. GIRL, Lily Marie, boro at Pennock Hospital oo April 1. 2004 at 11:18 p.m. to Andrew and Joanne Foy of Hastings. Weighing 6 Iba. 3 1/2 Vbndo Rayner HASTINGS - Vonda Rayner, age 80. of Hastings, died Saturday. May I, 2004, at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Rayner was born oo Oct 11, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Matthew and Ada (Ostroth) Balch. She was raised in the Nashville Area and attended school there. She married Donald E. Rayner Aug. 16. 1941. She drove school bus for Hastings area and retired in 1975. Vonda dearly loved playing bingo and she also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and grandson, Kenneth Rayner of Beaumont Texas. She is survived by her husband of more than 62 years. Donald E. Rayner of Hastings; sons. David (Shirley) Rayner of Beaumont. Texas. Gary (Joan) Rayner of Hastings; daughter, Kathy (Donald) Spencer of Hastings; grandsons. Jason Rayner of ozs. and 18 indies long. Brian Worth George, Wayland and Fennie Sue Renee Schankowski, Roseville. Cory Douglas Einberger. Middleville and Katie Sue Gravelyn. Middleville. Michael Caine Whittaker, Shelbyville and Tezra Marie Cooke. Shelbyville. John Bradley Weddington, Hastings and Bobbie Joe Garber, Hastings. Thomas John Postma. Hastings and Holly Janine Green. Hastings. George Albert Lambert, Hastings and Nancy Lou McCarty. Hastings. Howard Dale Frizzci Jr.. Hastings and Yescnia Del Carmen Estevez Rodriguez. Hastings. Marvin Daniel Walker, Hastings and Stacie Louise Saindon, Hastings. Mateo Chavez Arteaga, Hastings and Sandra Dee Biown, Hastings. John Francis Kane, Middleville and Sherry Lynn Bosworth. Middleville. GIRL, Madelyn Nichole, boro al Pennock Hospital on March 30, 2004 at 1:48 p.m. to Heather and Patrick Abbott of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/2 indies long. BOY, Tristan John, bom al Pennock Hospital on April 4. 2004 at 8:33 p.m. to Sarah Willbrandt and Shane Faunce of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Lynn, bora at Pennock Hospital oo April 19. 2004 at 9:50 p.m. to Brook and Alex Zbiciak of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 2C 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kish Anne, born al Pennock Hospital on April 6.2004 at 8:57 a.m. to Dana and Ryan Nichols of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 indies long. Hastings. Brad Bennett of Hastings. Richard Rayner of Elkhart Indiana, Steven Rayner of Denver. Colorado. Ricky Rayner of Beaumont. Texas; granddaughters. Lorna (Sid) Sherwood of Elkhart, Indiana. Shannon (Bill) Wilson of Hastings; step­ grandsons. Matt Spencer of Hastings and Jeff Spencer of Hastings. Vonda was blessed with many great grandchildren. No visitation will be held. Memorial serv­ ices will be held Friday. May 7, 2004 al 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ing. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 103 S. Grove. Delton FREE witli iIhs ail Memorial Service for Minerva Bauman Age 97 May 8* at 11:00 a.m. Jean Newton| PLAINWELL - Jean Newton of Plainwell passed away May 5. 2004. Widow of Ernie Newton. Arrangements are pending al the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Hope United Methodist Church Comer of M-37/M-79 —three miles south of Hastings __ Lunch following service BOY, Carter Joseph Parker, boro at Pennock Hospital on April 4,2004 at 6:45 pm to Annie Parker and Adam Reil of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. aad 20 inches long. BOY, Adam Jeffrey, boro al Pennock Hospital on April 2, 2004 at 11:40 a.m. to Nick and Cyndi Rock of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. aad 20 1/2 indies long. BOY, Landon Michad-Juie. bora at Pennock Hospital on April 12, 2004 al 8:18 am. to Jill Hall of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Noah John, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 12,2004 at 4:29 pm to Christopher and Jill Kronenwetter of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Patrick Kent, born at Pennock Hospital on April 9.2004 at 6:35 pm to Julie and Brad Gee of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Michael Thomas, bora al Pennock Hospital on April 18, 2004 at 10:17 am to Dana and Patrick Burke of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Kendra Sue, born at Pennock Hospital oo April 19. 2004 at 10:38 pm to Kit and Mandi Heckman of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Lynn, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 16, 2004 at 3:04 pm Io Patricia Ginebaugh and Brandon Burke of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Adam Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 16. 2004 at 307 pm to Susan and Curt Jacob of Hastings. Weighing 8 tbs. 4 ozs. rod 21 indies long. GIRL, Grace Colleen Rine boro April 14. 2004 at 5:31 a.m at Bartle Creek Health System Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Parents are Pan! ano Tracy Rine. Welcomed home by big brothers Caleb. Caden, Cuyler, and cousin Ethan Kilbourn. Proud par­ ents are Jim and Ann Rine of Dehon. Rose Rine of Hastings and Donna Shea �Pao> a - Thuraduy. May a. 2004 - The Haaanga Banner The annual hollyhock sale at the depot and museum will be held Saturday. May 8. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be holly­ hocks. lilacs, bunting bush and hydrangea. At the same time, the garden club will have home-grown plants available for a donation. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. May 8. al Lake Manor. James Moses will be the speaker, with instruction for the novice "family tree climber.” Guests and visitors are welcome. The library will then be open from I to 5 p.m. The Bowne Center will have a benefit din­ ner from 5 to 7 p.m. that day to assist the Karl Klynstra family of Berlin Center with expens­ es incurred by Karl's leukemia treatments. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 13. at Lake Manor. There will be election of three directors and two to fill vacancies for short terms. A pancake breakfast and car wash will be held Saturday. May IS at Central United Methodist Church to benefit the youth mis­ sion trip in June. The car wash will be in the alley behind the church. About 10 retired school personnel from Barry. Eaton and Ionia counties met at the Welcome Comers Church for a day of instruction from the stale Executive Director Bonnie Carpenter. Michigan vice pre.idem who is president-elect. A series of similar conferences is being held in lieu of the annu­ al state gathering, which reduces costs great­ ly. Those attending heard updates on insur­ ance and legislation matters. More snowbirds are home, including Barbara Warning, Don and Janet King, and the Ericksons are back. People by the scores attended the retire­ ment reception for Thelma Curtis of Union Bank on Friday afternoon. She received not only the congratulations from her many well­ wishers who have appreciated her friendly greetings whenever they called the bank, but also several floral gifts, some of which she can plant In her yard, dozens of cards and other gifts. Refreshments were served, including a a cake decorated with the face of Elvis. A tall Elvis stood at the end of the greeting table. The annual CROP Walk began from Fellowship Hall al Central United Methodist Church. Tables were arranged inside for rep­ resentatives of the several churches that spon­ sored walkers and the National Honor Society. There were T-shirts for sale. The usual canines made their appearances, includ­ ing the Kinsey dog, with his autographed Donald Miller, vice president of MARSP, reads a certificate awarded to Margaret Bredton of Saranac, president of the Ionia County MARSP. Executive Director Bonnie Carpenter is at right. wrap coat. Von Goodemoot. walk ciuirman. invited the walkers outside at 2 p.m. and the Rev. Mark Ralph of the Sunfield United Brethren Church gave the blessing prayer for safe trav­ el for the participants oo the six-mile journey. Armed with maps, they set off in a hurry. Their route bypassed the M-50 construction. The next ambulance dinner will be held one week later than usual because May 9 will be Mother's Day. So the dinner this month has been rescheduled for May 16 at Cunningham's Acre. When Evan Winkler of Hastings graduated recently from Grand Valley Slate University, his grandmother, Betty Carey, and great­ grandmother Reine Peacock attended, along with parents Larry and Debbie and other rela­ tives at the Van Andel Arena. The musical group Fiet Not. youth and adults from Central UM. held a concert last Sunday evening. Many friends and relatives came from far «w»y toattend. Rick Nelson is the guitarist who ahepbods the group. J. Elliott at Pottervilleopiays percussion. He is the son-in-law of Jean Ayers Several Landon finuly members attended. Vocalists are Kayla Landon. Amanda French. Lynsey Hemming. Others are Andy Ferris, Millie Walker. Ashley Barcroft. The musical numbers were interspersed with scripture readings, by Julie Nelson, liturgist Church members from Morrison Lake served refresh­ Thelma Curtis, with Linda Collison, wife of Union Bank President Jerry Collison, chatting with Robin Mikalski near the beverage counter Curts' retirement party. ments. 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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: 'Minnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Home harassment Dear Annie: Last summer, a widow (I’ll call her ’Betty") expressed an interest in buy­ ing my parents house, which my father built with his own hands. When he died a few years ago. my 83-year-old mother put her name on a list for an apartment in a nearby retirement complex. However. Mom became ill. and she was no longer eligible for the apartment. She has since decided to stay in the house until she finds a better place. Betty has been quite aggressive toward my mother, calling often and asking about the house. When I visited Mom last week, Betty showed up and made herself al home. She guided my mother into the living room and sat down with her to chat. When 1 walked in. Betty was reading an appraisal on the house that she had gotten from someone she hired. When Mom lay down for her afternoon nap. 1 sent an e-mail to my siblings, inform­ ing them of Betty's offer. I discovered that one of my sisters had contacted Betty and asked her to stop bothering Mom. Betty was quite nasty toward my sister. I told my siblings I don't want Betty to buy the house. So far. no papers have been signed, but it's clear to me that Betty is wearing Mom der.-n. Since Betty went to the trouble of get­ ting a professional appraisal, do we have to sell her the house? We don't want to get into any legal trouble. - Mom's Overprotcctive Daughter Dear Daughter No, you don't have to sell her the house. Nonetheless, Mom sounds quite vulnerable. She has the right to sell to whomever she chooses, whether or not you approve, but since you dislike Betty so intensely, you should discuss your apprehen­ sions with Mom. Perhaps it's time to hire a Realtor to show the house to other prospec­ tive buyers and diminish Betty's influence, or ask Mom to put the bouse in your name (or one of your sibling's) so you will be responsi­ ble for the sale. Don't overfiK tank 1 ' ' I : I''’''"' ' ■ Dear Annie: Can you please answer a ques­ tion for me? My father-in-law always tells my husband NOT to overfill the gas tanks in our cars. I. tod. have asked him to stop doing it. but he still does. I have seen signs at the gas stations asking customers not to overfill the tank. I have a great fear of dying in an explo­ sion or car fire. How can I get my husband to stop this practice? - Worried in Southern California Dear Worried: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that cus­ tomers not top off the gas tank because even little drips that fall onto the pavement can contaminate soil, groundwater or surface water. More dangerously, the excess vapors could result in fire. If your husband won't stop this practice for your sake or for environmental safety, per­ haps be will stop when he realizes that he may be paying for gas he isn't getting. According to the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures, when he keeps pumping after the dispenser registers that the tank is full, the extra gas may actually be returning to the gas station's underground storage tank instead of into his car. On towing the line Dear Annie: I've been meaning to write since I read your column in the Bakersfield Californian about the origin of the phrase "tow the line.” You printed several possibili­ ties for "toe the line," mostly from British sources. The phrase I'm familiar with is, "I pay the freight, and you tow the line." It comes from the days when the Mississippi (and other rivers) were used as freight highways and flat-bottom boats were towed upstream by hand or mule. To save money, shippers could supply labor to tow the line in exchange for a better price of moving their goods. - Cal in California Dear Cal: We leant something new every day. Thanks for sharing. CONDOMINIUM PRICE REDUCED TO $170,WO Fingers in food Dear Annie: My husband and I invite a cer­ tain couple to visit at our vacation home for two weeks each year. They are very nice folks and fun to be with. The guys work together on projects, and we gals visit and prepare meals, etc. The problem is that 'Gladys* is always licking her fingers during meal preparation, and tasting the dishes with a utensil that she will put into her mouth and then back into the pot. When dinner is served. Gladys will select a piece of meat, using her own fork rather than the serving piece. Then, after she's fin­ ished eating what she wants, she puts the remaining portion right back on the serving plate. This drives my husband absolutely crazy. It's reached the point where he cannot eat if he sees Gladys in the kitchen. This year, when Gladys first arrived, my husband commented, *1 cannot stand it when people stick their fin­ gers in the food or use their own forks in common dishes.' Gladys responded. 'Me, loo. I hale that!' We do not want to hurt their feelings, but it makes me so uncomfortable and upsets my husband so much that I am not planning to invite them back next year. Any better suggestions? - Finger-Licking Good Dear Finger-Licking Good: Which is less hurtful? That you stop inviting Gladys and her husband, or that you risk telling her the truth? We vote for the latter. Since you are good friends, it shouldn't be loo difficult to put some humor into your voice and lightly say. 'Gladys, we want to have you back this year, but you must prom­ ise to stop sticking your fingers in the food.' If necessary, blame it oa ynar hiiihamt- "You know Charles is so picky about these things ' If you catch her doing something unappetiz­ ing. remind her of her promise. But do it with a smile. Spoiled sister Dear Annie: My 19-year-old sister has become a hateful, spiteful witch. She dorms at college, and 1 have my own apartment. but I see her every week for dinner al my parents' house. Whenever 'Vera' is in my presence, she belittles everything I say and acts like I'm an idiot. If I get upset with her. my parents get mad al me. When 1 have asked my parents to talk to Vera about her behavior, they tell me that she's a wonderfiil girl and I'm being too hard on her. My question is, must I go to my parents' place for dinner every week? I leave feeling hurt and used. I am 26 years old, and I don't want to be around people who put me down and don't let me fight back. - Negative Feelings in New York Dear N.Y.: No, you don't have to keep being abused at the family dinners. However, even if Vera is a spoiled brat, you should have figured out how to deal with her by now. You cannot make your family behave belter, but you can change how you respond. Before cut­ ting yourself off from these get-togethers, it might help to talk to a counselor about ways to cope with Vera and the fact that your par­ ents still coddle her. She needs to grow up. for everyone's sake. T-shirt censor Dear Annie: 1 am appalled at your advice to the sister who replaced her 22-year-old broth­ er's obscene T-shirt after her mother threw it out. Please support parents! I work at a high school, and it's disgusting the shirts students are wearing. We don't want to see any swear words, either. Don't override a parent — S.K. Dear S.K.: We think Mom was wrong. This is not a high school boy wearing an obscene shirt to school. He is a 22-year-old adult and has a right to some privacy, even in his par­ ents’ home. Mom should have asked him not to wear the shirt in front of her, instead of rummaging through his drawers and ripping the shirt to shreds. For sale by owner. Quiet, secluded, end unit adjacent to the Hastings Country Club. Two bedroom, 2-3/4 baths, den. living room, kitchen/dining area. Lower level framed for family room. All appliances including washer/dryer. Central air. central vac and water sof­ tener. Custom cabinetry and window dressings. Upper deck, lower patio. Two-car garage. Cart path to golf course. Immediate occupancy. Shown by appointment only. Call 269-948­ 8202 for further details. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. May 6. 2004 - Page 9 Carl Claud Anderson. Forest Allerding. George Dewey Brooks, Vincent Kelley. Charles Arnold Malcolm. Ford Aspinall, Ray Ferris Neeb. Hainer Joseph Herbert, Homer Ernest Smith. Lewis William Butterfield, George Leo James, Henry David Scheib. Orvin Arthur Keeler. Roy Orvy Henney. Theodore Roosevelt Cook, Roy Leland Kinne. Daniel Eldon German, Vemor M. Heffclbowcr. Don Allerding. Erdlc Ames. Charles Louzem Price, Dennis Yarger. Barry County’s Registration Roll, Sept. 12,1918. World War I By Joyce Wdahrecht Not an of the men on this list were called into service,but we have had many requests for this list. It isn't the best of copies, but it may help those who are interested. It is print­ ed out by townships. Assyria Albert Thomas Wing. Edward Myron Roush, Charles Henry Mayo, William Edelbert Barker. Francis Lloyd Gage. Herbert E Berry, Albert William Petersohn. Thomas Henry Hamilton. John William Brady. George Cashmore. John Ellias Callahan. Frank M. Blanck. Charles Thomas Mulvany. Frank Henry Webster. David Harper. Ivan Deroy Briggs. Elwin Nash. Rollin Deo Barbart. George Walter Shafe. George Albert Callahan, Bert Wilkinson. John H. Robinson, Everett D. Shephard. Welsey Charles Schanzenbaker. Claud Archie Miller, Elmer James Willison. Fred East Cashmore, Orville Elwood. Crandall Clarence Norton. Floyd Wesley Strickland, Ervin Monroe Miller. Fred Ely, Pling Floyd Mapes. Ernest Everett Berry, Clarence Oliver Dibble, Loring Tungate, Aubrey Wesley Swift, George Orville Leonard. Irving Henry Brandt. Eddie Albertus Keyes. Sam Jardus Jensen. Harontoune Asadour Adrounie. Fred Japser Miller. Charles Atmore Stanton. Alva Ray Mapes, Charles Albert Herrington, Clarence Eugene Easey, Glenn Albert Swift. Elmer Nelson Wiles, Nate Welcher. Ray L. Bowen, Albert G. Froin. Clyde Thomas Holmes, Henry Clay Love. Loren Abraham Gordnter. Earl Wilbur Thomas, William C. Brown. Earl D. Olmstead. Zinn Delescus Shafer. Harvey Earl Gillaspie, Walter Edward Stanton. Jay Erwood Cole. Harry James Brady. Oliver Fox Tasker, Zeno Thomas Lyon, Thomas Porsor Love, Harvey Earl Mapes. Clare Mason Holder. Sperry Ferdinand, Thomas, Orin William Durham. Artemus Orval Briggs. Clinton Vannocker, Claud Glenn McIntyre, Orlie Berle Miller. Maurice Howe Miller. Herbert Louis Durham. Clare Augustus Treat. Walter Wayne Mulvany. Lyle Elton Goode. Glenn Gerald Phillips. Melvin Meari Shafe. Carl B. Spaulding, Dewey Hobson Jones. Clark Foster Lew is. Neii Cummings Shepard. Emerson Cortright. Oliver Vesta Downing, Clare Clellen Norris, Clifton Franklin Case, Henry Marion Roush. Walden Mavoris Willison. Vermon Albert Blanck. Seward Elliot Thomson. Mcrl Cifford Campbell. Glenn Archie Smith. Howard Thomas Wing. George Joseph Loomis, Henry John Shafer. Bakimnrr Robert Alvin Eaton, Loyal Mason Aldrich. Leon David Fuhr, Arthur John Gerber, Curvin Blike Aspinall. Robert Sterling Weeks. Vera Stanley Skidmore, George William Cheney. Earl R. Gaskill. Oral Babcock, Charles Horace Blivin. Leslie Earl Cheeseman. Ronald Robert Haynes, Jesse LeRoy Warner, Archie Dewey Sinclair. John Wm. Thomas. Clarence Albert Cheney, William Dewey Reed. Clifford Elwood Dubois. Lloyd Ernest Haynes. Willis Winfred Struble, Herbert J. Wilcox, James Raymood Bryans, Homer Russel Hammood. Charles Haney, Glenn Edward Mowry. Lew Dudley Card. James Lawrence Powell. James Grover Smith, George Armstrong Kelly, Orin Albertus Birman, Walter Pearl Farr. Harry Danforth Whitworth. Albert J. Calkins, Melvin Otis Stanton. Glenn Wise. George Ora Roush. Clayton J. McKeown. William Homer Joppic. Claud Addison Lester, Leon J. Moon. Clarence Edward Grobe. Charles Lynn Ornsbe. George Henry Baker. Harry Arlington Woodmansee. Russell Greenfield. William Frebron Warner. Oliver Johnson. Isaac Arthur Powell. LeRoy Emmons. William Levi Paddock. James William Crawley. Herbert Blivin. Gilbert D Scott. Robert S. Bryans. William Nicholas Allerding. William James Mathews. Royal Henry Rice. Olney Edmond Padelford. Edward Warner Babcock, Phillip Tumess, Merton Elwin Ormsbe. Arthur W. Gorham. Willard Thomas Garrett. Norman D. Snyder, Floyd Alden Webster. Gilbert Grenman, William K. Cruttenden. John Len Omsbe, Rensalor Humphrey Mott, Omo Glenn. Howard Webster Isham. Charlence Jasper Hardy, Claude Everett Henry. Bain Borland Hauke. Floyd Hamilton Garrison. Clyde Elwood Cole. Ray Cessna, freeman Charlies Isaiah Hendershott. Charles Edward Strimback. Ralph J. Striker. Albert Woodmansee, John William Reed. Lonzo Earl Wood, Christian Frederic Christiansen. Franklin Pierce Allerding Frank Bryans. Henry A. Lenhart. Cyrus P Larabee. Otis Lionel Fisher. David Gilbert Fancher. Will Tobias. Michael Patrick Foley. Arthur Thomas Colles. Royal Aaron Bryant. George Washington Thomas. John William Warner. Lyman Lehigh. Floyd Erving Wood. Clinton Herbert Burpee. Barry First Isaac Leinaar. Ernest Ellsworth Pennock. Hany Pickard. Stephen Barber Wait. Gec.-ge Leinaar. Hany Simpson. Jay T. Lawrence. Karl Harvey Bellinger. Hobart, Henry Gay. Bernard William Baker. Wilbur Harold Dudley. Leon Otis Dunning. Heber Willis Allison. Alfred Gainder, Ray Parker. Floyd Mayford Parker. William Hughes. Millard William Willison. Martin Joseph Peters. Vere Williams, Claude Waite Harrington, Clayton Adelbert Merford. Willard Maurice Searles. Hugh Earl Chapman. Sanford Sidney Willison. Allen William Griffin. Thomas Winford Rockwell. Vem Wright Forshey, Harlan H. Wertman. Ernest Quick. John W. Albertson. George Herbert McGlocklin. Lawtie Coburn McBain. Epaphrodilus R. Willison. George Herbert Burdick. George Henry Brewer, Charles Edward Lechlciter. Morris H. Williamson. Peter VandetiBusch, Miles Merle Dewey. Jesse Kenyon. Ross Clyde Burdick. Walter Herbert Struwin. Albert Tungate Jr.. William Raymond Collins, Cashuis Mowry AJdn.fi. Earl Clark Ford, Robert J. Wilkins. John Oliver Ennis. Samuel Elias Willison, William Oms. Milton Bradley Willson, Verner Toms. Henry William Germain, George W. Rockwell. Elwyn Seymour Butler. Cashus Luther Solomon, Wade Town. Robert F. Ray, Harlin Porter Knowles. Fred Hastings Elliott, Elwyn Robert McElwain. John Rienstra. Hany Arlington Merrick. George Kock. Frederick Peter Kelley, Orlin Clay Rorabeck. William Alexander Ray, John L. Houvener. Barry Second Harrison Joseph Kelly. Archie Cecil Newton. William Louden Gillies, Adelbert Patton, Chester Adelbert Norwood, Albert Henry Forbes, George Wesley Watson, Seth Albert Gainder, Gamer C. Hampton, Fay Norwood. Floyd Eugene Wales. Lotie Stadinger, Leonard Edgar Dudley, William Edward Gillespie, Vernon O. Webster. Oscar Felix Chamberlin. Walter Jospeh Bolyen. Homer Glenn Aidham. Alfred Ernest Mr'fen. William Everett Watson. George Edt Davenport, Verne Clair Gunsenhouser. Floyd Edwin Collison, James R. Brown. William H. Quick. Glen William Horton. Herman Fuhr, Lyle Barker Bunnell. Homer Willis Aldrich. Homer Clayton Louden. Mason Allen Newton, Ellsworth Barrett. Westley Ward Norwood, Isaac Houvener. Hany Fay Wertman, Beda Adam Stenger. Lewis Ulric Morewood. Joseph Stenger. Roy Earl Adrianson. Ichabod Wayne Lee. Harold D. Burpee. Franklin Gage Adams. Gerald Bush, Paul Matter Faulkner. William George Smith. Arthur Budd Gunsenhouser, Dewey Graydon Stanton, Bert Sion, Lester Fred Store. Ellis Earl Faulkner, Charles Elisha Harrington. John Adams, Herbert Travis Chandler, Russell Alger. John Henry Burke. Carlton Frank Frederick Shriber. Charles Duane Bauer, Newton Oliver Andreson, James Bryant; Elza Arthur James; William Francis Savacool. John Elie Willitts. John Andy Aspinall, Lafayette Usbome. James W. Bowler, Elwin Lewis Daniels. George Dixon. Bert Frisby. Charles Henry Terry. John Allerding, Warren G. Stadel, Alonzo M. Decker, Oliver Perry Miunick. Olin Ellsworth Butterfield. Geo. Herbert, George Henry Pollard Townsend. Edwin Wait. Solomon Frisby Boylan, Wade Marlow. Wiliam Shilton. Curtis Parkhust. Joniah D. Knowles. George Washington Vester. Clarence Vivan Kinne. Rus Scheib. Thomas David Bany. Colonel Lemrie Yarger. Ray Casper Newton, Charles Henry Helsel. John Franklin Darby. Bert Delbert Rice. Frank Leslie Hosmer. Elwood Claudius Slocum. Gary Studt. Leo J. Allerding. Fred J. Wood. John Abbott, Mina Elliott, Victor Hugo Hardy. Joe. R. Smith. Jed Elias Stowe. Carl Allen Knickerbocker. John Usbome Jr., Fred Lyle Burd. Fred W. Durkee, William Parker Hale. Heil Vernon Newton. Harvey Blough. William Myrle, Richardson, John Alexander McLeod. Gate F. Tischer, Lewis Frederick Stadel. William J. Wortley. Hany Clayton Decker, Miles Frank Andrus. LeRoy Ray Allerding, Henry Archie. Rhoades. Clarence Henry Feltzer, Eddie Elliget. Alga Kasper Tischer, Arthur Newton Stairs. Chas. Wilkes, Paul Arnold Ganguillet. Millard Adolph Brecheisen. Joseph Daniel Doyle, Royal Earl Wickham. Frank Oren Roush. Earl Franklin Wallace, Charles Hicks Edwards. Nelson Orlando Valentine. Tony Dotek. Wiilial Henry Fry. Franklin Blaine Fuller. Lawrence Nicholas Allerding. Eugene Foster Nichols. Ogden Newton Kaiser. Henry Judd Williams. Lester James Miller. Marion J. Clem. John Geise. Archie Ray Wilson. Claude Thomas. Arthur Hiram Benton. Clifton Elwood Ragla. Lewis Marten Daniels Fred L. Decker. Welby E. Crockford. Lawrence Fred Klipfer. John Waiter Hennes, Hale Carpenter. Arley Jay Todd. Mahlon Charles Fuller. John William Cook. Clayton Allerding. Roy Yarger. Ray Wait. Harley Edward Stadel. Levi Steele. George William Wooston, William M. Shriber. Thomas Henry Lynington. Lewis George Bailie. Donald Roger Andrus. Leo Roy Foley. Vemor James Allerding. Henry John Brower. 1 iLdWv^ ror\ii continued from front Castleton, First Phillip Poter Penfold. Frank Caley. Milton Dull, John Thomas Schurman, Elmer Bentley Greenfield, Chancy Anson Hicxs. John William Dollman, Fred H. Long. William Erwiu Pratt. Frank W. Bennett, Charles John Nease, George Edward Gaul. Fred Melvin Wotring. Colin Tillison Munro. Coy G. Brumm. Ray G. Townsend, Deryin Elias Gearhart. Eugene Joseph Barnum. Ansel Jerome Kinney, Herman Maurer. Floyd Fuller Everetts, Roy G. Brumm, William A. Vance. John Miller. Delbert Emory White. Elmer Samuel Parker. Edward Ethan Long. Edgar Taneber Morris. Menno Wenger, Georg Daniel Yinger. Frank Dillbahner, Joseph Cooley Hurd. William Franklin Hummel. Porter Edwin Kinne. Lewis Edwin Pratt, Elmer Lorenzo Han, Marion Eugene Swift. Elmer J. Cross. Charles Emerson Gutchess. Elmer Lucero Mater. Claude Kennedy. Wesley Clark Williams. Henry Fuller Remington. John A. Scarveil. Henry Charles Glasner, Charles Delton High play set for May 13-15 The Delton Kellogg „ Theater Arts Company will preaent. The “Once bl the Future King," Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 13,14 aad 15 at 7JO pun. in the Dehon Kellogg AndiSarium. Tkkets can he purchased in the high achool guidaerr office. Cedar Creek plans program on birds pm. Saturday. May L Using ike fame home game dhows *Wbtt*s My 1 Got a Secret," pMlfcfoMts some of Midagan'k team and foe birds feey have ah wMhhfen to do bettie. Hie coanody revotv Hugh Brown. Ward Abram Quick. Julins Eister Bement. Charley B. Cool. Francis Marion Beard, John Clarence. Mesnard. Paul Springett Rupe, Abie Gustrip. Harlow Isscar White. Harry Stupp, Charlie Howard Dalhauser. Anon Elmer Dull. William James Appelman. Merrell Stanton Knoll, James Lemuel Graham, William Snore, Lewis Holland Cook. Loren Foote, Willard Bernie Reynolds. Carl Kice Brown. Edwin C. Kraft, Murry. William Arthur Phelps. Robert Demond, Willis Horatio Snow, Charles Diamante. Edward Delbert Woodard, Robert Ray Price. John Fay Purchis, Claud Darus Perry, Homer Sanford Myers, Orval Torrence Townsend, Clarence Elmore Appelman, Albert Jason McClelland, Lyman William Baxter. Arthur E. Kidder, Solomon Amon Baker. Elmer Jacob Franck, Scroll Edgar Powers, William Harley Sease. Arthur Adison Bassett, James Cousins. Fred Theodore Reynolds. Merton E. Bennett. Carl Hemingway Tuttle. Joseph Stilus Evans, Chester Thomas Smith. Edward S. Hainer. William Benjamin, Woodard. John Smith, Justus Phillips. Bert Hecknthom. Arthur Vargus Mend. Charles Monroe Early, James Franklin Furlong. LeRoy DeRand Pennington. Edward Anthony Faught, Von William Fumiu. “Jesse Earl Garliager. Zylvenue Sylvanos' Swartz, Ernest J. Iriand. Norman R. Howell,' Harley Lee Feighner. Charles Cleveland ’ Hanks, John Seeley Phillips, Elmer Peter Belson, Fay Delos Green. John Woodward. Glenn Allen Moore. Glenn Leroy Garliager, Glean Levy Wotring, beteidat I kb. Mondny.May lUstfee TheEnchtogaCtob! Dtafrict CnnBitittn *n Bbfen. They wifi dneuss rocsat iesocs and take My cowns cotetfaieats any wirii to talr about Asttuwsane rriUbefetaattfearttdof the amnion to give legiahnora feedback <nt Coffee wiB not be held in agaat, baa trill teaume in Edward Roy Feighner, Cleveland Garlord Straw. Verdan Stanley Knoll. Hany Morton Miller. Floyd N. Kinney. Freeland Jacob Gariinger. Adolph Daus, Franz Joseph Maurer. Bert Eugenie Miller. Ralph V. McNitt, Frank Johnson Kellogg. Claud Cleo Spellman. Lyle E Maxson, Ward Hudson Smith. Maxell Thomas Purchis. Uberto Edmond Partridge, Dale Darrow, Otto Bernhard. John Lass. Floyd Feighner. William Augustus Mater. Ernest Victor Pratt, Clift Tarbell. George Robert Graham, Don good oM days.' Hinckley Quick. Shirley Jack Fast, George Dewey Beard. Donald Glenn Rowlader, Carter Harrison Brumm. Ray Adrian Gibson. Fay Hummel. Herold Lester Bennett. Pling Dewitt McLaughlin. Melvin Dewey Castelcin. CaatMon Second Irvin Deloss Charlton, Harry S. Ritchie. James Willis Howard, Calvin Porter English. Warren Warfield English. Floyd Sherman VanWic. Gilson James Bell. Arthur Willis. Lathrop. Samuel Wilbert Smith. Shirley Albert Barnum. Claud Mirtin Trautwein, Ernest Abraham Golden, Charles Albert Lewis, Chas. David Roush, Orr Fisher, Owen Lester Varne. Milo Barry. Fred Lewis Bollinger, Jon Wesley Shaffer. Lester Varney. Milo Barry. Fred Lewis Bollinger, John Wesley Shaffer. Earl Harley Offley. Milton Edgar Gesler. Merritt Lester Mead. Willard Demond. Charles Henry Offley. Lowell Elmer Demond. Milo Hamilton Orsborn, Elgin Wm. Mead. Estle Eiling Warner. Ford Allen Demond, William Henry Cogswell, John Blocher. Alvan Samuel Oaks, Lewis Glen Reid. Orven Whaley Brooks. Elzey William Mead, Ally Ray Burd, Fred Lorn Mead. Frank Joseph Axthelm, Orion Devilo Fassett. James Varney. Perry Alonzo VanTuyl. Edwin Mead. Irving Troxel, Hariie Marlin Main. Archie Cameron McIntyre, Elmer Earl Gillespie. Ralph Holden Devine, Oliver Earl Tester. Della David Demond. Warren H. Coolbaugh. Henry Charles Cole, Lewis Ray Perkins. Alonzo Sherman Hilton. Harvey Elsworth Collins. Egbert M. Lathrop. Morris Orsborn, Adelbert Philip Keller. Dale Holden Devine. Ervin U Adams. Floyd Jordan, Ansel Henry Golden. Earl Tobias. Henry Rogers Gray. Frank A. Tobias Walter Hunt Gray. Ernest G. Smith. Wm. Fred Smith. Fred H. Butolph. Albert Isaac Troutwine. Samuel Garfield Bidelman. Correction: Last week’s story about Amy Kuzava being named city attorney incorrectly report­ ed that she was associated with now-Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. e FbilngrlpWr Society of America. Ttoy eee two of 24 pereom woidwide amaed r fee honor. The phbiic is siwaya wetoosne at Sscfeqi eeriaga. foe flMag riMriai aa Imar i fHd^.Myld. CaarMaaaa without poiMrai don who seek a partieam oMt qualifyiag petftfoa aard an Thursday, My 15. CaMMabi nA to withdraw from He efecdoe mnat ehbMt a written notice to the Stag offichf no tottr than 4 pjn. Monday. July 19. office file wkh foe coanty chirk. Qttfefe Hastings vocal mucic Warhrr Hrab Moyer. The conceit win be held in the high school lecture ball at 7:30 p-tn. Those attending the banquet will move from the An alumni choir win ring a nearly oomposed song to honor Mr. Moyer. A few solos alao win be performed by former Moyer students. Singers win practice than 11 am. to 1 pun. on the 15th in the lecture halL The concert will be under the direction of Pttti LaJoye, with assistance front Jenny Bender Former Moyer students who wish to par­ ticipate and have not indicated so, should call Steve Youngs at 269-945-4350 or Fred Jacobs at 269-945-9747 or 945-9554. The annual alumni banquet win begin with a dinner at 5:30 pun. in the cafeteria. Tickets are available at Bosley's for $10 or those interested can send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Donna Kinney, 415 N. TMfee. Hastings. 49058. State Grounds plans folk group Damn Kids,” wife Rob Reid ar 8 pan. RMey. May 7. ro^/folk htesnl attended to W fns of Bob Dylan. Ryan Adana culture of today. �Page 10 - Thursday. May 6. 2004 - The Hastings Banner DK hasn't quite caught HCC and K-Christian yet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton varsity giris* soccer team has been moving up the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings the past few years, but third place has been the goal. It’s been nearly impossible for anyone to catch Kalamazoo Christian and H-xkett Catholic Central at the top of the league standings. The Comets won the Division 4 state title in 2003 and are currently ranked first in the state in the division by the coaches* associa­ tion. The Fighting Irish won it in 2002, and are ranked second in the state. Tuesday afternoon, the Fighting Irish topped the Panthers in Delton 6-0. "They are the team to beat, in my opinion." said DK coach Paul Harter after the game. "In the KVA we have Hackett, and we have Kalamazoo Christian, and you look at them year after year after year, when you look at who’s going to state. It’s good for the KVA that we have those kind of teams in there." But Harter thinks his Panthers are changing what a state power has to do when it faces Delton. "You do have to come out. and you do have to bring your ‘A’ game," said Harter. With a sagging defense, that just looks to thwart opponents* opportunities and send the ball up to its talented forwards, Delton held lhe Fighting Irish off the scoreboard for the first 28 minutes of action Tuesday. It was 2*0 at the half. Despite the six goals against, DK keeper Katrina Harter played a solid game in net turning away a number of Hackett chances and trying to direct her team's defense. She also had help from Delton’s defensive captain Courtney Chapple, who directed a Hackett shot away from the goal line 12 min­ utes into the contest to keep the game dead­ locked at 0-0. Delton's biggest problem was generating offensive chances of its own. Panther forwards Shannah Fisher and Jessica Searles were able to break towards the Hackett net on a handful of occasions, with the help of midfielders Whitney Knollenberg and Casey Peavey who both put forth a solid effort. “Obviously, catching up to the teams like Christian and Hackett is the goal, but it’s just like anything else. We have to grow and we have to learn. Hopefully, someday there will be three teams from the KVA to be fighting for the stale title." As the second half wore on, Hackett start­ ed finding the net Hackett was able to tally four more goals in the final 22:54 of the con­ test with some nice crossing passes in front of the Panther net. DK is now 1-1 in league play. "We've been the third best team in the KVA the last two seasons." said Harter, "and this year we want to do no less." The Panthers opened the conference season April 27. with a 2-1 win over Pennfield. Delton dominated the game, taking 38 Delton midfielder Whitney Knollenberg. right, gives goalkeeper Katrina Harter a pat on the back after Tuesday’s loss to Hackett (Photo by Brett Bremer) shots to Pennfield’s eight, but Pennfield led 1­ 0 at the half thanks to what Harter called a controversial penalty kick. DK shot ricocheted off the posts on four occasions, but senior forward Fisher was able to knock two into the net in the second half. Knollenberg and Chapple had assists for Delton. Overall the DK record stands at 5-3-2. Delton topped Maple Valley in a non­ league contest on Monday afternoon, 74). Fisher had three goals, Nikki Bechtel 2, and Knollenberg and Melissa Robbins each tallied one. Carolin Humphrey. Peavey. and Angie Poteet each had one assist, and Searles had two. Last Friday, the Ptathers topped Nites in another non-teague contest, 2-1 at Delton. Searles finished off a centering pass from Fisher to put the Panthers up 1-0 in the second half. Fisher also assisted on the second goal, she stole the ball from the Nites goalkeeper and passed it to Melissa Robbins who tapped it in. 1♦’This wife an iihportai!t gafrie Jfcr us to Delton junior Angeline Poteet bolts to dear the ball away from the Hackett Catholic Central offense in Tuesday's contest at DK. (Photo by Brett Bremer) come out and bank hard " said Harter. “After a poor showing against Vicksburg the day before, we needed to put it behind us and Sports stories are great without all the counseling Officials, referees, judges, umpires whoever the person is that enforces the rules in a sport is going to havr. a hard time by fans quite often, whether he or she is right or not. Perry Paganclli. and NFL official who’s been with the league for six seasons visited the Hastings’ Rotary Club’s lunch on Monday to speak to the Saxon seniors. Once we got past the eight important character traits, the five important leadership qualities, the three important three important phrases that start with self, and the par­ tridge in the pear tree, things got kind of interesting. In motivational speaker’s class, do they team students to pick a number, and say the student picks 24. they have to come up with 24 words to fill the slots? Or do they just make a big list of words and then say that there are (fill in the number) keys to achiev­ ing your dreams? Jay Smith had a list of nine things he looks for in a person the Monday before, but that was his only list of key words or phrases. The question and answer session at the end, and a few quick quips throughout his speech were very interesting if you could find it through the swarms of advice dial seem to buzz around high school seniors this time of year. Having gone though two gradua­ tions. I’d have to say none of it comes close to being as valuable as "Plastics". It sounds like it takes a lot of work to become a referee, and maybe even more work to stay there. “When buddies were going out and raising cain, I was at Hastings High School refer­ eeing a football game." said Paganclli. “And on Saturday’s I was refereeing the catholic league games. On Thursday’s I’d referee the ninth grade games." In his first NFL pre-season game, between the Giants and the Raves six years ago. he told the story of how he ran from the sideline to mark a completed pass 40 yards down field. He stood there with the football saying. "I’ve got the spot." Meanwhile, a penalty was being called at the original line of scrimmage. After a few seconds the players and other officials turned around to see what he was doing with the football 40 yards down field. Supposedly in a conversation between Giant coach Jim Fassell and another official. Fassell said. “What is this guy doing down there.” The official replied. "It’s his first spot in the NFL." Then Fassell said. “Well he won’t be here for long if he doesn’t give us back the foot­ ball." While fans might be laughing, and coaches and players getting irritated. Paganelli saw it as a good thing. He had the spot. He was standing up for what he believed in. “Some of you are going to make some bad choices." he told the Saxon seniors, but don't be afraid of failure. Make a choice, and stick to it. he said. That seems to be the opposite of what instant replay means for football, but Paganelli said he believes the replays are good for the game because its what the fans want. The fans want the call to be right. Although he too wants the call to be right, it sounds like waiting to find out if the ref­ eree determines your call to be right or not is like standing in line to find out if a sick relative is okay. * I spend a lot of time c nving around in the car. What I've found is that sports pevple for the most part are best when they’re talking about sports. I turn off local and nation­ al radio sports shows when they get too far away from sports. I kind of tuned out Paganelli when he would go into his advice lists. But maybe its not what they’re saying, maybe its what I’m hearing that bugs me OK’s Jessica Searies. left, races towards the sideline to take the ban away from a Hackett attacker, as teammate Shannah Fisher looks on from behind. (Photo by Brett move forward." Nites got on the board on a long shot from the top corner of the box that dropped in over the Delton keeper for the game’s final tally. Vicksburg topped the Panthers 64) last Bremer) Thursday. DK teams go to 2-0 in KVA The Delton varsity girts’ track and field team passed what will most certainly be their toughest test of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season last Wednesday at home. DK trailed Paw Paw 68-64 with the 1600meter relay left to ran. The Delton foursome of Kortni Matteson. Katie Smoczynski, Shanna Tamminga, and Katee Hogoboom were able to finish over five seconds ahead of the Paw Paw team, in 4:20.19, to give DK a 69-68 victory. Delton's depth was the key. as Paw Paw actually won ten of the 17 events. DK scored nine three-point second place finishes, and seven one-point third place finishes, in the 13 events which deliver points for second and third. Delton was helped out by winning three of the four rehys, with Kristen Wilfinger. Ales Alaniz. Ashley Imerzel. and Stephanie Hammond taking the 400-meter relay in 54.47 seconds In the 800-meter relay, Wilfinger. Jordan Haines. Smoczynski. and Tamminga sprinted to win in 1:50.41. Wilfinger. Tamminga. and Haines won the Panthers' other first place points. Wilfinger took the top spot in both the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.76 seconds and in the dis­ cus with a throw of 93' 10. Tamminga won the high jump al 5'2, and finished second in the long jump at 15'1. Hanies took the 400-meter run in 104.69. Jenah Wandell was second to Tamminga in the high jump, she went 4'8. Alaniz and Marissa Ingle each finished second twice for DK. Alaniz was second in the pole vault at 8’3. and in the 300-meter hurdles in 53.01 seconds. Ingle was second in the 800-metcr ran in 2:40.98. and second in the 1600-meter ran in 6:17.4. Other second place finishes for Delton came from Maneson in the 110-meter hur­ dles (17.25). Imerzel in the 100-meter dash (13.3). and Smoczynski in the 400-meter ran P.S. The Barry County Meet I was so excited about last week, apparently isn’t hap­ pening this spring. I was informed of this by Hastings varsity girls’ track coach Brian Teed. With four teams from five different leagues, a date couldn’t be reached upon which wouldn’t affect one of the teams come league title time. Hastings shortened school year made it nearly impossible to hold the event later in the season. It’s a bummer. It’s a bummer it’s not happening, and it would have been nice to know that a week ago. (104.96). Matteson. Margie Nichols. Alaniz. Haines. Hogoboom. and Kelly McIntyre all scored third place points for the host Panthers. It wasn't nearly as interesting oo Monday, when the Panthers topped Galesburg at home 113-24. The Panthers won every event but two. highlighted by Nichols setting the school pole vault record at 8'5. Tamminga won three field events. She took the high jump at 4'8, the shot put at 28'. and the long jump at 14'4.12". Delton’s other field event winner was Kelly McIntyre, who took the discus with a throw of 83'1.5". Delton won all four relays. In the 1600meter race it was Kendra Davis. Heather Billin. Jessica Cardiff, and Candace VanDyk crossing the line in 5:33.32. In lhe 3200meter relay, Laura Crookston, Chelsea Stevens, Katie Johncock. and Cardiff won in 13:28.65. Matteson took victories in both the hurdle races. She won the 100-meter hurdles in 1651 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 49.61. The DK senior also took a shot ar the 3200-meter run, and won in 14:33.16. Haines woo the 400-meter ran in 1.06.45. Ingle took the 800-meter ran in 2:38.01. and Heather Millard won the 1600-meter ran in 705.69. The Panthers also had an impressive night, last Friday, taking five firsts en route to win­ ning the Lions Relays in Otsego. Delton's girls were first with 96 points, topping second place Vicksburg's total of 86. Otsego was third with 74 followed by Stevensville-Lakeshore 73. Shelby 33. Mattawan 30. Plainwell 22, and Allegan 18. Wilfinger. Haines, and Tamminga teamed up to win the long jump relay al 44’8.75". In die high jump relay Tamminga and Jenna Wandell were first with a total of 9'9. Delton's 800-meter relay team of Alaniz. Imerzel. Hogoboom. and Wilfinger woo in 1:52.6, while the 1600-meter relay team of Matteson. Haines. Hogoboom. and Tamminga won in 4:17.5. The Panthers' other first place finish was in the shuttle hurdle relay, where Alaniz, Hogoboom, Maneson. and Aliscia Leo teamed up in 1:10. Tbe Delton boys kept the excitement to a minimum in the last week, topping Paw Paw 97-40 and besting Galesburg-Augusta 128-8. The Panthers won every event against Galesburg. Kris Oglesbee won the 100-meter dash in 11.28 seconds, the 200-meter dash in 2359 seconds, and the 400-meter dash in 53.03 seconds. Ricky Ortiz took the title in the 800-ncser ran in 2:12.59. Evan Williams woo the 1600meter ran in 451.01. Andrew Ouding won the 3200-meter ran in 11:13.17. Clay Drewyor won both hurdle events, finishing ahead of teammates Brandon Lester and Bren Michaels as the Panthen swept both races. Drewyor took the 110-hurdl~« in 16.06 seconds and the 300-meler hur­ dles in 42.81 seconds. The duo of Dustin Morgan and Todd Champion finished first and second in both the shot put and the discus. Champion took the discus with a throw of 132'5”, while Morgan won the shot with a toss of 47'10. In the other field events. Adam Rouse won the pole vault at 9'6. Brandon Garrison took the long jump at 18'1.75". and the high jump was won by Nick Archer at 6 . The foursome of Paul Diaz, Jake Bowman. Sebastian Becker, aad Evan Williams won the 1600-meter relay in 3:51.69. Bowman. Andy Spencer, Mark NeSmith. and Drewyor won the 400-meter relay in 48.83 seconds. In the 800-meter relay. NeSmith, Bowman, Brad Goldsworthy, and Oglesbee won in 1:42.78. Diaz. Williams. Jack Griffin, and Ricky Ortiz teamed to take the 3200-meter relay in 9:27.06. Paw Paw managed to pull out four firsts against the Delton team, the two hurdles, the high jump, and the discus. Oglesbee again led the way in the springs taking the 100-meter dash in 11.16 seconds, the 200-meter in 23.7 seconds, and the 400meter run in 50.96 seconds. Williams also took multiple events, win­ ning the 800-meter ran in 2.04.79. and the 1600-meter run in 4:58.54. Tom Sigler woo the 3200-meter ran in 11:16.96. Also on the track, the Panthers swept the four relays. In the field, Morgan took the shot with a throw of 47’25". Kyle Ferris woo the pole vault at 11', and Garrison won the long jump at 18'8. Delton was back in action on Wednesday al home against Parchment. The Panthers will visit Pennfield on Friday for a nonleaguc meet. Next week. DK travels to Kalamazoo twice, to face Christian on Monday and Hackett on Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May B. 2004 - Page 11 Caledonia gets its kicks late in win at Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity girls soccer team took a slide in the O-K Gold in the last week. Hastings fell to Holland Christian last Wednesday, and the was topped by Caledonia on Monday night in league action. The Saxons are now 3-2 in the conference, and were set to face the league leaden at South Christian on Wednesday evening. Only one conference game remains on the schedule, next Monday's match at Byron Center. The Saxons will host the final home game of the regular season next Wednesday against Plainwell, before beginning the O-K Gold Saxon freshman Molly Wallace keeps her hands back as she settles the ban Monday against Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tournament on May 17. Hastings, at home, held a slick passing Fighting Scot team scoreless for the whole first half Monday afternoon, before falling 3­ 0. Caledonia's Brandi Victory assisted team­ mate Rachel Buckner with 36 minutes remaining in the contest to put the Scots up 1­ 0. The Saxons hung with the Scots until Victory assisted Tricia Miedema on a goal with 3:51 remaining. "Hastings was able to hold us off for the next thirty minutes by playing tough.” said Caledonia coach Steve Sanxter. Hastings junior captain Betsy Acker spent much of the game on Victory, harassing her with her play and trying to get into her head, but it wasn't enough in the end. "We dominated most of the game, we just couldn't finish or even get good shots off,” said Hastings coach Sarah Derrico. Caledonia's Lindsey Woodcock, sent a pj>_»s across the front of the Saxon net soon after, which was knocked out of the air by Victory. Saxon goalie Angie Norris had not chance to stop Victory’s shot which bounced off the far post and into the net to give the Fighting Scots their third goal of the game against the deplet­ ed Saxon squad. "We are being plagued with injuries now though which is really hurting us,” said Hastings freshman Dana Shilling heads the ban away from Caledonia’s Brandi Victory in the Saxons* 3*0 loss at home on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Derrico. "Nothing serious, just small things that arc causing our level of play to go down.” The loss of senior captain Jami Shilling has hurt the Saxons, although she has attempted to spend some time on the field. Freshman Molly Wallace has been moved up from the junior varsity to help fill out the roster, and players from the Saxon bench are seeing more opportunities on the field. Saxon senior Margo Cooklin. right, and Caledonia* Undaey Marks use their teat and their arms to try and get to the ball first Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion teams hit triple digits in first three SMAA meets MapieVallcys vanity track and field teams • have dominated the competition so far in the SMAA this reason. The boys' and girls’ teams have each competed against three league opponents, and all six final scores show the Lion team with over 100 points. The two Maple Valley teams surpassed the 100 point mark in wins over Morrice and Leslie oo Monday. Even with three teams competing at once, there were only three events the Lion ladies didn't win oo Monday. The final score for the Lions against Leslie was 130 to 27. and the Lions bested Morrice 136 to 20. Maple Valley swept the relay races. Tessa Robles. Chayla Robles. Jessica McMillen, and Summer Hill won the 3200-meter relay in 12:48.2. The 1600-meter relay team of Kristen Hummel. Jessica Winegar. Alisha Felmlee. and Tessa Robles won in 4:45.14. In the 800meter relay. Donna Cripe. Winegar. Felmlee. aad Dhani Tobias teamed up for the victory in 2.01.7. The Lion 400-meter relay team of Cripe. Felmlee. Megan Garvey, and Kayleigh Browne woo in 54.96 seconds. The field events belonged mosdy to the Lions once again. Garvey took the king jump at 15'10. Tara Gerdenski won the pole vault at KA. Kdlfwilnn the shot put ■ 34'3”. merer dash in 26.86sigoods. Abbott woo both Adas Lampbere look the 400-meter relay in and Meagan Halliwill woo the shot put with a the 100-meter high hurdles in 16.2 seconds throw of 119'6. Garvey also had wins in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.27 seconds, and in the 200-meter da.Ji with a time of 26.91 seconds. Amy Abbcct was the Lions other multiple event winner. as she won both the hurdle events. She look the 100-meter hurdles in 16.5 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 54.96 seconds. Tobias won the 400-meter dash in 107.55, and McMillen took ’be 800-meter run in 2:39.2. The Maple Valley girls also scored big in its first SMAA meet of the season, last Wednesday. The Lion ladies lopped Bellevue 135 to 29 at home. Maple Valley woo 16 of the 17 events. The Lions took the top three spot, in nine of the events, including four of the five field events. Gordenski woo the pole vault al 9'8, ahead of teammate Lisa Hamilton's mark of 8'6. and Jennifer Ellison at 7*. Ellison also scored a victory in the high jump at 4'10. ahead of teammate Amy Joostbems who was second at 4'8. Wilson woo the shot put with a throw of 34'7. with teammate Halliwill in second al 32'9. and Browne in third al 31'5. Halliwill, Wilson, and Browne were also one-two-three in the discus. Halliwill won the event with a top throw of 125'8, Wilson threw •08, and Browne 85'6. Garvey took the long jump with a mark of 17’. Hamilton was second at 14'10, and Abbott was third at 14'7. Garvey also raced to victory in the 100meter dash in 12.81 seconds, and the 200- and the 300-meter hurdles in 52.88 seconds. Stefanie Joostbems also woo two individual events for the Lion ladies, tricing the 400meter dash in 109.59 and the 800-meter run in 2:47.02. McMillen won the 1600-meter run in 6:08.6. The Lion ladies took first in all four relays. McMillen. Tessa Robles. Hummel, and Winegar won the 1600-meter relay in 506 78. In the 400-meter relay Cripe. Garvey. Tobias, and Felmlee took first in 56.06 seconds. The Lion 800-meter relay team of Cripe, Tessa Robles, Stefanie Joostbems. and Tobias won in 1:58.06. In lhe 3200-meter relay Tessa Robles. Winegar. Hummel, and McMillen 48.9 seconds. The 1600-meter relay team of Wymer. Jarrod Brooks, Josh Beardslee. and Dan Brooks won in 3:37.4. Maple Valley's 3200-meter relay team of Evan Smith. TJ Bentley. Jamie Corwin. Mike Hall were fust in 9:43. The Lions' other two victories were thanks to Dustin Jones who went 5'2" in the high jump and Matt Gordeneer’s mark of 12'1 in the pole vault. The Lion boys' also won by a large margin against Bellevue, 118-45. Maple Valleys' boys won 12 events, includ­ ing wins in the four short races and the three shortest relays. Lampbere scored a win in the 100-meter dash in 11.2 seconds, and woo the 200-meter dash in 23.2 seconds. Dan Brooks took the 400-meter dash for the Lions in 52.1 seconds, and Wymer was the teamed up for the win in 11:35.34 Like the girls, the Lion boys dominated Monday taking wins in 14 of the 17 events. They topped Leslie 124-39 and Morrice 135­ 28. Maple Valley woo every race, except for the 100-meter dash. Dan Brooks took the 200-meter title in 23.5 seconds, and Jarrod Brooks won the 400meter dash in 55.08 seconds. winaarpf^AbHhMKg* in 2:17. Wood. Wymer, Jason Beardslee, aad Lampbere took the 400-meter relay in 47.4 seconds, while the 800-meter relay team of Lampbere, Wymer. Joab Beardslee aad Brooks woo in 1:36.6. In the 1600-meter relay, it was Wymer, Brooks, Josh Beardslee. and Jason Beardslee teaming up for the victory in 3:43.4. The Lions were also first in the 3200-meter run thanks to Malek coming in at 10:35. Josh Beardslee also took the victory in both hurdle events, finishing the 110-meter hurdles in 15.4 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 44.2 seconds. In the field events, Jason Beardslee took the long jump at 18*7, Gordeneer won the pole vault at 11’6, aad Eric Turner won the shot with a throw of 40*4. Valley's Josh Beardslee won both hurdle events, taking the 110-meter event in 15.8 seconds and the 300-meter race in 41.85 sec­ onds Jason Wymer won the 800-meter run in 2:13. The 1600-meter run winner was Akok Malek in 4:54, and be also took the 3200meter run in 11:04. Wymer was also a member of the Lions victorious 400-meter. 800-meter. and 1600meter relay learns. Jason Wood. Josh Beardslee. Dan Brooks, and Wymer won the 800 in 137.7. Wood, Wymer. Ken Carns, and The Lions' Lisa Hamilton pushes herself over the bar in the pole vault Wednesday, April 28, at Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons remain fifth in Gold after first four jamborees Jason Beardslee takes off in the long jump during the Lion boys' SMAA win last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Amy Abbott races to victory in the 100-meter hurdles last Wednesday (Photo by Perry Hardin) It's lhe Saxons turn to have one at home, as the Hastings girls' golf team will host the O­ K Gold Jamboree this afternoon. The Saxons finished fifth at last Thursday's jamboree, hosted by Middleville al Yankee Spring Golf Course. Jill Jolley and Nikki Meredith each shot a 49 for the Saxons, and Danielle Prough and Brittney Cinco each fired a 55. Caledonia won its third straight jamboree, after finishing behind South Christian at lhe spring's first event. The Fighting Scots scored a team total of 183. with South in sec- and al 188 followed by Middleville 199, Wayland 200. Hastings 208, and Wyoming Park 293 The Middleville team was led by Lindsey VandenBerg's 47. Sarah Wolf was right behind her with a 49. The Trojans' Caitlin Chamberlin scored a 50 and Blythe Williams a 53. South Christian's Michelle Boogaatd had the low round of the day. a 43, while Caledonia's Katie and Sara Leatherman each shot a 44. �Pl* 12 - ThuroOy. Muy «. 2004 - Th. HaUng, Bmw vs. HC Hastings varsity baseball team dropped to 2-2 in the O-K Gold with an 8-4 loss to Holland Christian on Monday afternoon. The Saxons rallied in the fourth inning to close the score to 5-3, but couldn’t overcome six errors in the field which led to four unearned runs by lhe Maroons. Trailing 5-0 in the fourth inning, Adam Case reached safely on an error. Justin Piatt was then hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second. Andy Kelly put down a sacrifice bunt to move up both runners and then Brandon Sutfin delivered a two-run triple. Sutfin would come around to score and a IlBitfngi Michael Garrett stides safely into first base as the baseball trickles away from the Holland Christian first baseman during the bottom of the sixth inning Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) squeeze bunt by Drew Bowman to make it a 5-3 game. The Saxons would not challenge after that though, as Holland Christian scored single runs in each of the last three innings. “Holland Christian has a very good hitting ball team and had some of the best pitching we had seen all year, but when you commit six errors in a game you’ll have a hard time beating anyone,” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. The Saxons did push one more run across thanks to a lead off single by Kelly in the sixth. He worked his way around the bases on a passed ball, a fielder’s choice, and a throw­ ing error by the Maroons. Scott Larsen took the loss, his first of the year to go with four wins. He struck out eight Maroons and walked just one. The Saxons headed into Wednesday's con­ test at Wayland with a 10-4 record overall. Hastings picked up a big victory over Wyoming Park on Thursday afternoon, win­ ning 6-5 at Park Fighting a strong wind that played havoc with the ball and a late rally by the Vikings, Hastings held on for its second league victo«yCaleb Case was the catalyst for the Saxon offense, going two for four at the plate with a double and a single. He also reached base on an error and scored three runs in the game. The Saxons opened the scoring with a run in the first inning, and three more in the third. A two-out single by Larsen in the third inning drove in Drew Bowman and Andy Griggs, after Bowman had knocked home Ryan Duits with a bunt earlier in the inning. Hastings then added single runs in the fourth and the sixth. Wyoming Park scored two runs of their own in the sixth, and two more in the seventh as the Saxon fielders struggled in the gusty conditions with a cou­ ple of fly balls. Justin Pratt (3-1) provided the Saxons with a gutsy performance on the mound, before being relieved by Larsen in the seventh who shut down a Viking rally. Pratt finished the afternoon with five strikeouts and just five hits allowed. Scott Larsen had two RBI's in the game for Hastings, and Adam Case and Bowman each had one. The Saxon hitters pounded out 15 hits last Wednesday in their 9-4 win over Middleville, as Larsen picked up his fourth win of the sea son on the hill. "Scott Larsen gave us another great pitch­ ing performance," said Evans. Larsen tossed seven strikeouts and allowed just two earned runs. He pitched the final three innings of the game after taking a cut from being cleared on his pitching hand. The Saxons were not sharp defensively and Middleville led twice in the game before the Saxon bats came alive. With the score tied at three, the Saxons scored five times in their half of the fifth and matched Middleville with a nut in the home half of the sixth. leading the hit parade for Hastings were Caleb Case with a single and a double, Justin Pratt with a double, a single, and an RBI. Tyler Jiles. Duits. and Larsen each had two hits. Jiles and Duits each had one RBI. and Larsen recorded two. ~1 think Luke Olmstead's pinch hit, RBI single really got us going in that five-run fifth," said Evans. “That is the second time in the last four games that Luke has come through and delivered for us." Kelly, Sutfin. Bowman. Luke Olmstead. Saxon pitcher Scott Laroen nettles under a short pop-up to retire the Maroons in the lop of the sixth Inning Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and Griggs each had one hit Griggs' was a double. Hastings will host CsleAwt, for a double beader on Friday afternoon, then coctraue the Gold season with games at Middleville Monday, and home against Wyoming Part Wednesday. Saxons host Scots in Gold finale The Saxon track and field teams were very busy in the last week, and its not time to let Hastings junior Andy KaRy knocks a single to get things started for the Saxons in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday at home. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 61" DELTON ALUMNI BANQUET up yet Hastings will host Caledonia this after­ noon. in a make-up upcct. The Fighting Scots still have a lot to run for this spring. The Caledonia boys* team can keep pace with Wayland and South Christian al the top of the O-K Gold standings. Wayland and South Christian are currently 6-1 and finished with the league duals. Caledonia is right behind at 5-1. On the girls' side. South Christian leads the peck at 7-0 heading into next week's league meet at TK on Thursday and Friday. TK is second at 6-1, with Caledonia right behind at 4-2. Hastings could catch the Scots in the league standings, if the Saxons were able to lop the talented Caledonia girls. The Saxon girls' fell to that league leading South Christian team last Thursday, but bead coach Brian Teed wasn't loo disappointed. “We did better than last year," said Teed. “We wanted to bold them under 90 points, and that is what we did. We are excited about our progress this year, but not satisfied with wnere we are.” The Sailors topped the Saxon girls 87-50. Hastings won just three events. Megan Bolthouse took the 300-meter hurdles in 53.58 seconds. Mandi Becklei won the 200meter dash in 29.14 seconds. Hastings previously unbeaten in the Gold 400- and 800meter relay reams were both downed, but the Saxon foursome of Natalie Pennington, Mandy Keeler, and Amy Ingle woo the 1600meter relay in 4:26.86. On Tuesday, the Saxon girls saw their league record even at 3-3 after a 75-62 loss at Byron Center. Becktel's first place finish and school record pole vault of 7'9 wasn't quire enough 9 •if SATURDAY - MAY IS - 6:30 g.m. Delton Middle School Gym Honoring classes of 1954,1979 & 2004 Bring a dish to peas and your own place settings. HNS SAVE15% J 7/ NASCAR ON ALL NASCAR SHIRTS AND CAPS J IN STOCK MAY 3RD THRU STH AT A 1 SPORTING COLORS" Located at 123 W. State Street • Downtown Hastings ’ (269) 945-4551 Entertainment provided by the Blue Water Rockers to get the Saxons past the Bulldogs. We knew the meet would be very close," Teed said. “We had to have a couple of more things go our way to win, but they didn't I was very proud of the way the girls rm and competed down to the last event" Even with Becktel's win the pole vault the Saxons were down by 17 after the field events. Kathlyn Rounds throw of 30'3 in the discus. Katie Lawrence's leap of 14'1.75" in the long jump, and Tasia Thompson's mart in the high jump were all good for second place finishes fa Hastings. The Saxons won seven of the 12 races. Pennington placed first in the 1600-meter run in 603.46. and in the 800-meter run in 2:36.5. Bolthouse woo the 110-meter hurdles in 17.38 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 52.7 seconds. Erin Hemerling raced to victo­ ry for the Saxons in the 3200-meter run with (269) 623-5496 a time of 13:19.2. Hastings also won the 1600- and 3200- Taking Bids: 1991 Jayco 30’ 5" Wheel Camping Trailer 1998 Yamaha Wave Runner Vj Contact Jane @ HCE 269-945-2401 Hastings City Bank May 15th, 10 a.m. meter relay races. On Saturday the Saxons ran at the West Selling Stoneman Smith’s private collection. Hundreds of the finest stones in the state, for gardens, landscaping, specialty boulders. Downtown Orangeville, Michigan, (269) 664-3544. Ottawa Relays. Hastings girls placed sixth out of 12 RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time / Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation, Blue Cross and AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orientation LAKESHORE 2 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite 306 Battle Creek. MI 49016 Join our outstanding Nursing Team! Talk with Connie at: S0Q-34A-2660 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm teams. “We are very excited about our perform ance,” said Teed. “With bad weather, the girls performed sane of their mat competi­ tive times and distancesThe best finish by a Saxon team was the combination .of Bolchou&c, Thomason, Lauren Azevedo, and Kristina Dobbin in the shuttle hurdle relay. They placed fourth with a time of 1:14.6 Four Saxon squads finished fourth. Ute 1600-meter relay team of Ingle, Bennington, Lawrence, and VsnBoven-finished fourth in 4:23.8. VsnBoven, Keeler, Pennington. and Hemerling finisbed fourth in the 3200-meter relay in 11:085. The Saxons distance med­ ley ream of Hemerling. Dobbin, VanBoven, and Pennington was fourth in 14:193. The Saxon boys didn't fare as well at West Ottawa. Hastings finished 13th out of 13 teams, with just one unit placing, the fourth place team of Neil Moore and Eric GiDeapie in the high jump. They both went 5'6 for a total height of 11'. Hastings' boys were also downed by South Christian and Byron Censer in the last week. Hastings fell to the Bulldogs 93-45. The Saxoos had five different boys score their five victories Tuesday. Heath VanBelkum continued his high scoring sea­ son by taking the discus with a throw of 116'1.75". Gillespie won the high jump at 5'6. Matt Aspinall won the 300-burdlea in 43.81 seconds, Neil Moore took the 800meter run in 2:06.2. ind Rusty Burgdorf won the 3200-meter ran in 11:10.8. Joel Maivilk led the way for the Saxons in their 86-51 loss to South Christian last Thursday. Msiville was first in the 100-meter dash in 11.14 seconds, his personal best time. He also set a new personal record in lhe 400meter dash, but finished second in 56.62 sec­ onds and in the long jump where he was eecond at 19'8. Maiville won the 200-meter dash in 23.66 seconds. Hastings had two other wins on the after­ noon. Aston King won the 300-meter hurdles in 43.74 seconds, and was a member of the winning 1600-meter relay team with Moore, Aspinall, and Keeton Rose in 3:49.1. Hastings alumni game returns Hastings is getting ready once again to host the annual alumni baseball game. Anyone who was a member of the Saxon varsity baseball team is invited to participate in the game Monday, May 31. Game time is set for 1 p.m., with the field at the high school open for practice at 11 ajn. Bernie Ohm can be contacted for more information at (616) 765-3555. MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK. FSB. win be held at the bank's offices at 639 W. Street. Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday. May 18. 2004. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two directors and to trans­ act any other business that may come before the meeting. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 2004 - Page 13 Byron Center will host HHS tennis tonight in Gold finale It was a tough week for the Hastings varsi­ ty boys' tennis team as they had to face the class of the O-K Gold in three consecutive duals. The Saxons suffered 8-0 losses to South Christian and Holland Christian, with a 7-1 defeat against Caledonia sandwiched in between. Against South Christian on Tuesday, the Saxons were able to force a few tight match­ es. JJ Quick, at second singles for Hastings, pushed his opponent to three sets before falling. 6-2,4-6,6-3. At third singles. Mark VanderVeen was downed 6-3,6-4. Tom Girrbach was topped al first singles 6-2,6-3. The second doubles team of Aaron Fortier and Andrew Cotant were able to push their opponents for one set, falling 7-6(2), but then went down in the second 6-2. Quick scored the Saxons lone victory in the loss to Caledonia last Thursday. He bested the Scots’ Nate Stauffer 7-5,6-2. Saxons can’t advance final base vs. TK Girrbach had those scores flip flopped against him at first singles, where he was beaten by Kayle Hinkle 6-2,7-5. The four doubles matches were all tight, but Caledonia was able to pull out the victory in all four. Dan Hodges and John Hollister were best­ ed in three sets at first doubles, 6-3, 7-5,6-2. The fourth doubles team of Nate Frame and Alex McMillan also was topped in three sets. 3-6,6-4, 6-3. The second doubles pair of Fortier and Cotant went down 6-4, 6-4, while the third doubles team of Eric Frith and Josh Johnson went down 6-4. 7-6. Quick was the only Saxon to get much done against Holland Christian last Wednesday. He fell 6-1,7-5 at second singles. The Saxons didn't score more than two game wins in any set in the remaining flights. The Saxons close out the league duals tonight, against another strong team from Byron Center. The O-K Gold tournament is this Saturday at Wayland. Hastings John Hollister, right, gets set at the net as his first doubles partner Dan Hodges fires a serve Thursday against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxon vanity softball team fell in O­ K Gold action last Wednesday to Middleville. The Hastings ladies took a 141 lead in the first inning after a lead-off single by Sofia Stavale. Alex Greenfield knocked home Stavale. who had advanced to second oo a Trojan error. Middleville added two runs in the third inning, one in the fourth, and one in the sixth to pull past the Saxons. -We had several chances but couldn't get the hit we needed." said Hastings coach Dennis Beecham. " The Saxons were able to load the bases in both the fifth and sixth innings, but couldn't push a run across. The loss dropped Hastings’ record to 3-8 overall, and 0-2 in the O-K Gold. Lakewood track and field girls 1st, boys 2nd at Centerville Invite The Lakewood Girls track team had two meets last week. A league dual against DeWitt and a Invitational at Centreville. The Viking varsity girls’ track and field team earned its first win in the CAAC Division 3 against DeWitt on Tuesday. April 27,90-47. Lakewood won II events, to improve its league record to 1-1. The Vikings had a good afternoon in the field events. Kristin Chase won two of them, leading a sweep of the high jump at 4’8, Noclle Williams was second at 4’ 6. and Jacqui Collins third at 4*4. Chase also won lhe pole vault at 7’. Ry lee O’Bryant and Jennie Carter finished one-two in both the shot put and the discus. O’Bryant threw the shot 29’ 6.75 for first place, and Carter tossed it 26’ 10. O’Bryant flung the discus 108’ 9. with Carter second at 84*9.5. The Vikings also dominated in the hurdles. They swept both the 100- and 300-meter events. Jacqui Collins was first in the 100-meter hurdles in 19 seconds, with Cricket Colby second in 19.7 seconds, and Carmelle Markwart third in 21.9. Colby look the title in the 300 hurdles in 58 2 secohds. with Cofliris ^dohd in 58.3. and Willirims third in 101.3. Dana Nichols won both the 1600- and 3200-meter races. She took the 1600 in 5:55.5 and the 3200 in 12:56. Nichols also teamed with Liz Stuart. Ash ley Barcroft, and Ke Isic The len to win the 3200-meter relay in 11:17.8, while the 1600meter relay team of Regan Heller. Colby, Theresa Cramer, and Sadie Catt won in 4:383. Catt was also a champion for Lakewood in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:05.4. On Saturday, the Vikings competed in the Centreville invitational. The weather was nasty. The sky rained on the competitors the entire time, and the Vikings still performed well and won the invite with 119 points. Centerville was second with 87 points followed by Gobles 79. Colon 60, Mendon 54. Martin 51. Decatur 44, and Niles Brandywine 30. Cart in the 200-rneler dash and Nichols in the 3200-meter run were the only two Lakewood champions on the day individually, but Lakewood had a number of second place finishes. The Vikings finished second in all four relay races. Nichols was second in the 1600 and Catt was second in the 400. O’Bryant was second in both the shot put and the discus. Heller was second in the 100-meter dash. Colby was sec­ ond in the 100-meter hurdles. Other medalists on the day for Lakewood were Carter, Stuart. Barcroft. Danielle Gangwer, Rachel Shaffer, Kelcie Garmon. Cramer. Kauffman, and Amy Nagi. The Lakewood boys rallied, but came up short in a close meet with DeWitt Tuesday. 76-61. The Viking boys are now 2-5 on the year in dual action, but have lost four of their dual by less than 20 points. Despite very cold conditions, many of the Vikes set new Personal Records in the meet, which came down to an exciting finish in the last two races. The Vikes performed well individually, but hurt their chances by not winning a single relay in the effort. ‘’That’s tough to find a way to win after los­ ing all of the relays.” said Lakewood coach Josh Rose. “Thai’s a twenty point swing, which is very difficult to overcome in a track meet. We made a nice run at the end, but we’re still looking for our relays to step it up.” The Vikings throwers continued their dom­ inance as Mike Vipond won both the shot put and discus, with a 45*11” put and an excep­ tional 139'5” PR throw of the disc. “One guy who has been impressing me is Mike Vipond,” said Rose. “He has been work­ ing hard in both of his events this year and just seems to get stronger and stronger with every meet If he keeps improving like he has been, he is going to he a state qualifier for sure." Helping to sweep in the discus were Travis Wickham and Gabe O’Mara, who also scored P.R.’s in the disc with a 136’ and a 119' throw, respectively. Casey Schrock turned in a double win in the 800- and 1600-meter races, with a 2:10 and a 4:52. Travis Willard was a double win­ ner as well, in the high jump with a 5’6” mark and a 16.2-second time in the 110-meter hur­ dles, . Freshmen Jesse Schrock won the 3200meter race with a 10:44. Spencer Duits finished a great meet with a PR of 45.9 seconds to win lhe 300-meter hur­ dles and also placed third with a PR of 17.1 seconds in the HO hurdles. Other solid marks were given by Mark Denda. who long jumped 17’11” and high jumped 5’6”. and Brad Stroner who ran a 54.4 in the 400- and a 24.7 in the 200-meter. Freshmen Jesse Schrock also continued his good season in the 3200, winning with a per­ sonal record time of 10:33. along with a third place in the 1600-meter run with a 4:56. Vipond had two second place finishes in second place clocking of 54.6 seconds in the 400-meter dash. Panthers split with Irish in KVA action “Brad Stroner is anodier guy who just runs with guts every time he steps on the track," said Rose. “This is Brad’s first yea* and you can just see the drive he has to be as success­ ful as possible. Spencer Duits also had a breakthrough meet. It’s great to see the improvement every week from all my guys, but we still have a few pieces to put together.” Saturday the Lakewood boys finished sec­ ond in the Centerville Invitational. The eight­ team invite had plenty of rain and cold tem­ peratures, but it did not stop the the Vikes from excelling in many of their events and taking Gobles right down to the finish. Willard continued his fine season by finish­ ing first in the high jump and 110 high hur­ dles, with a 5’10” leap and a 15.9 second clocking. Casey Schrock ranfnkbest meet of the year with wins in the 1600-fneter with a1 time of The Delton softball team split a double beader at Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday evening in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. The Panthers took game two 11-10. Roxann Huisman had three hits for DK to lead the Panther offense. Sam Doubledee. Joleon Rasnake. and Charity Patrick each had a single, and Alex Culbert knocked a triple. Delton didn’t make an error in the victory. Culbert also jpft(fM9MMghers to victo­ ry in game two. She strai|£bp*n. walked 4:49, and the 800-meter with a 2:09. Casey also ran a blistering 2.-02 split in the 3200meter relay as the Vikings were barely edged out by the team form Gobles. “I thought some guys really stepped it up today and put it all on the line,” said Rose. “Casey Schrock ran with a lot of heart today, and that 3200 relay was the most exciting fin­ ish I've seen this year. He literally dove at the finish. You could see that he wanted the vic­ tory bad." The 3200-meter relay team of Casey Schrock. Jesse Schrock, Jason Sterkenberg, and Stroner also took second place with a sea­ son best 8:43. the shot and disc, with throws of 46’8" and 231’11", respectively. Stroner came up with a Delton's Alex Culbert hushes into first base during action Tuesday night against Hackett. (Photo by Linda Boyce) seven, and allowed seven hits. Culbert also had a big first game. She had three hits in Delton’s 10-8 loss to the Fighting Irish. Hannah Goy had a pair of hits for Delton, a single and a double. Doubledee also dou­ bled for Delton, she had one hit as did team­ mates Rasnake. Rachel Presley, Jessica Broadhurst, and Patrick. Delton win visit Parchment tonight as KVA action continues, then will host their own DK Invitational on Saturday. Next Tuesday, Delton will visit Paw Paw and then host Maple Valley on Wednesday. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR RN/LPNs 3 Expect Sunoi CaH... Are you looking for an mrrelent aeianf with a subatantiai algn-on bonue. a terrific employ­ ee benefit package and a pleasant team orient­ ed working environment? Tendercare-Hastings is looking for energetic, dedicated and organ­ ized individuals to assist us in providing the highest quality of care. We currently have 3rd shift and on-call positions available. For imme­ diate consideration, please apply tn person or forward your resume to: 338 N. Grove Sr. - Detam, MI 4MM Trad Huddle, DON 240 E. North Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-964-9564 Fax: 269-945-3247 Email: kmilbockr@tendercare.net Truck show draws huge crowd On Sunday, May 2nd. Nothin' But Truck held its fourth annual truck show at Historic Chariton Park. The show was dedicated to Jason Rose, who recently passed away. Jason was a very close friend to the entire staff at Nothin' But Truck and NBT Screenprinting and Embroidery. The show once again had a huge turn out with show trucks and spectators. We would like to apologize for the long wait to get into the park. It was said that the line to get into the park was over six miles long and a very long wait. We are sincerely sorry for that and we will work on correct­ ing this problem for next year. This year the show added a bum out com­ petition and a truck pulls competition that was a huge success. Several trophies were handed out at the end of the show in different categories. Once again the show had three monster trucks crushing cars, doing donuts and showing off their skills. The drivers of the monster trucks signed three t-shirts and auctioned them off to raise money for Mindy Rose and her unborn child. We would like to thank Heidi Brady and Sharon Sunken for preparing and serving food to the entire volunteering staff at the show. Thank you to the sponsors of me show: 4Play Offroaders Truck Club. Wilders Auto Service. Rose Construction. The Crane Company. Rapid CNC Parts and Service, NBT Screenprinting & Embroidery. Performance Plus. Spencer’s Towing. NAPA Auto Parts. Woodland Auto Body. Maxi Muffler Plus. KTC Restaurant. Culligan Water Conditioning. VC Finishes, LLC. Quality Roofing. R&J Auto Body. Mauk Plumbing. Ace Auto Repair, Bakers Excavating. McDonalds of Hastings. Arby’s Restaurant. Wendy’s Restaurant. Chad Sunken Family and Padnos. If you are interested in helping or being a part of the Track Show next year, please call Nothin’ But Truck al (269) 948-8189. Ad-itorial BNC Carpet Care and Maintenance PROFESSIONALS! We will use extraction or a bonnet scrubber to thoroughly dean your carpet FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Wfe 3I90 otfor TGPQUNJVfGUEMWG oonsbucHon dean up. • Dependable • Affordable • ReHable • Experienced • Licensed • Insured • �Puga 14 — Thuraday, May 6,2004 — The Hastings Banner Fourth-graders try Rumpiestiltskin case Kelli Slocum's fourth grade students were in court trying a case between Rumplestiltskin and the Queen Monday, May 3, as part of the annual Law Day festivities. The event was intended to leach the stu­ dents fust hand some of the procedures of a court room. Before the event, students spent tkne discussing why there are laws, learned specific court terms, and lhe duties of court personnel. Also, before the Trial." an attorney came into Slocum's Central Elementary classroom to go over topics and Delton to have what would take place during the trial. The “trial” was in a reader's theater format, with students reading the parts of characters such as the King, Queen and Rumplestiltskin. The fairy tale “trial" was based off Rumplestiltskin, where lhe Queen is put on trial for refusing to give up her child. Student jurors beard the Queen's side of the case and the Rumplestiltskin attorney spoke on why his client should get the child. After a short deliberation time the jury decided that the Queen should get to keep her child, but that she and the King had to help Rumplestiltskin adopt an orphan. non-homestead millage request by Marcie Westover Rumpfostitakin's attorney, played by Dylan Johns, tata to the jury about why her dent should get custody of the child from the Queen. Staff Writer Dehon Kellogg school district residents will vote June 14 oo the proposed renewal of the non-homestead millage rate. The 18-mill renewal represents $1.56 mil­ lion of operational funding matey that pays for items including salaries of teachers, bus­ ing, books and supplies. The “noo-homested" tax represents com­ mercial. industrial and non-qualifying agri­ cultural proertics, but not residential. Superintendent Ron Aicher said. “It's not botnesteds... The tax people currently pay on their houses is a state tax. not a local tax. so this is not that at all, it's just on all other property. “It's a significant piece... it's not any dif­ Ionia, Montcalm Red Cross offices will be closed July 1 The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan is closing its offices in Ionia and Montcalm counties, but says there are no plans now to do the same thing for Barry A worried RumpieeMMn, played by Jordan Bel, sits with hie attorney, played by Dylan Johns, at the faky tale Trier on Law Day at the Court House. Said Pinsky. “The work of the Red Cross is only possible because of the work of our volunteers. Now, more than ever, the role of local volunteers through disaster services, cient resources to maintain the operation of health and safety, or blood services is vitally important" The Red Cross has 40 volunteers for every staff person. Since the reorganization of the Red Cross of West Central Michigan in July 2003, all their office. To support delivery, the Bany County office will be the hub for all blood service delivery has been successfully coor­ dinated by staff in the Grand Rapids office collection administration for the counties of with services delivered by volunteers in Montcalm and Ionia counties. Grand Rapids staff has been building relationships with County. The Barry County service center will not be affected by this change, officials said. The Barry County community has c wared a support network that has developed suffi­ Barry, Ionia and Montcalm. Executive Director Lira Marks said in a prepared statement Tuesday, "The Red Cross local community leaden and emergency is committed to providing uninterrupted services to the residents of Ionia and Montcalm counties. Disaster relief, armed change in the method of service delivery. There will be additional incentives to sup­ classes. waler safety aad blood collections port Montcalm and Ionia volunteers so they are fully integrated into the West Central will continue." “Red Cross operations in Moncalm aad Michigan structure. In order to help sustain smaller chapter Ionia counties have struggled for many years to maintain facilities and staff, while still delivering vital -community services. Although more resources have been provid­ bined them with their larger metropolitan counterparts. Under the direction of the National Red Cross, the Red Cross chapters ferent then what we've ever done before... it's the same amount of money levied on the same property," Aicher said. The issue was voted on 10 years ago and is part of the stale funding formula, approved in 1994 as Proposal A. Each school district is guaranteed $6,700 per pupil from the state. However, the state does not send $6,700, first it reduces the 18 mills from this number and the remainder is sent to the district “So it's up to every school district to pass this to maintain their $6,700," Archer said. “For us this current year (the total) is $1,560,000.He said it is important to note that the renewal is strictly for operational funds, and is not at all linked with the failed bond pro­ posal voted down last fall. “If we fail to pass that (renewal), (we'U) be the only school district in Michigan cur­ rently that did trot have it pass," Archer said, “it’s going to be a significant lorn needless to say, in school district revenue, that's already tight" The school board has decided to bring this renewal before the voters every year in the annual school election. There is an option to bring it before voters in a combination of years up to 20. “This would just be on the ballot each year," Archer said. "What the Headlee Amendment stated after Proposal A is if your taxable value of your properties are going up faster than infla­ tion then they (tax rates) have to be rolled merged with the Crr^s^of West Central in their financial condition,’ said Red Cross Board Chairman Rhett Pinsky. The Bqgfd of the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan voted to close the two administrative offices effective July 1. 2004. Volunteers will continue to provide services, but two administrative staff mem­ "We will continue to provide the quality services our community has come to expect Our commitment to the residents of Barry, Ionia, Kent and Montcalm counties remains unwavering," said Marks. For more information call Marks at 1-900­ 482-2411. extension 3101. a Headlee Override election." The school did a Headlee Override dection two yean previous aad tuccdhsfWly passed it to get to the 18 milh. ' * ™ Bringing the issue to the voters every year would mean the school could avoid the situ­ ation off a Hehdtee override. In June the school win put out a newslet­ ter with more information on the renewal bers will be laid off. ‘Write Away' competition winner inspired at home Retiring clerk-treasurer earns tribute Evert Manshum receives a "special tribute* from State Senator Patty Bkkhotz for al his work as deritAreasurer/finance dractor/FOIA administrator tor the City of Hastings and Its residents ainca he was appointed in 1895. Manshum who recently retired, received the award, signed by Bkkholz and State Representative Gary Newell, at his retirement pfrty last Friday. “Write Away" Hastings High School ninth grade division first place winner Katie Moniaoo is a talented young writer, who receives supprut and inspiration from a group of family and friends. The “Write Away" competition was a cre­ ation of Ken and Alice Jones, as a scholarship canpetition to motivate young writers in high school. Morison's poem “When I Grow Up" took first place for the 14-year-old. For her division Morrison had to write a specific type of poem focusing on the future. T didn't think 1 was exactly going U) be able to do it because most of my poems are about what I feel, more or less than what I want to be, or who I’m going to try to be," she said. Yet Morrison took oo the challenge, and with around one year and a half of poetry writ­ ing practice, she came out with a top con­ tender. Inspiration for her poetry is found at home, in her mother. “ (I) started reading my mom's poems from when she was about my age, and it just kind of inspired me to do the same." she said. More inspiration came from a friend who bad written and shared poems with Morrison. “I've always you know wanted to write poems and I'd tell myself...just try it maybe you'll be good....you never know," Morrison said. At the ceremony there was no one prouder Morrison than her mother, Leanne of Hochstetler. “I remember the fust time she read her poem, (1 was ) beside myself... she's ga the gift," Hochstetler said. Morrison plans to continue uniting and will enter in next year's “Write Away" contest It is guaranteed that inspiration and support for Morrison will continue to come from Hochstetler and her boyfriend, John Creek, and Morrison's grandparents, aunt, brother and sister, along with her cal and dog. The following is Morrison's winning poetic entry: Thomapple River cleanup May 22 Volunteers will clean more than 75 miles of Tbornappie River in Bany, Eaton. Kent and Ionia counties on Saturday, May 22. Work will start in several locations from near Vermontville, Hastings and Middleville on Saturday, May 22. The cleanup ends near Ada. Groups begin at various points on the river for a float time of about two boon. Thomapple River is navigable by all skill levels, so the whole family can enjoy a trip down the river. If water is high to running too fast on the river, Final K student of month named Erin Dahn was the final K Student of the Month for the 2003-04 academic year. Hastings Kiwanis member Marcia Bowman started this program and told Kiwanis members that this was lhe final student honored this year and she was proud of its success. Pictured are mother Talle Dahn. Erin and Bowman. work may be limited. Volunteers can use their own canoes or bor­ row one from one of the local canoe liveries which help sponsor this annual event. Volunteers also clean river banks. There will be a crew, including members of the Downtown Development Authority and the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission working along the banks in Middleville. Volunteers also help with activities at Tyden Park, where all the volunteers gather for a feast of roast bog and smoked turkey, along with many other goodies. Volunteers can join the public and start the day with a breakfast buffet at the Moose Lodge of Hastings. Breakfast is $5 per adult and will be served from 7 to 9 a.m. After breakfast, crews spend the morning cleaning along the banks and on the Thomapple River. Volunteers should wear their Thomapple River ^eanup T-shirt with pride and enjoy lunch at Tyden Park in Hastings. There will be live music and demonstrations at Tyden Park after the cleaning. Of course, the contest for the yuckiest, biggest and oddest piece of trash collected always fascinates everyone. Those who are unable to work on May 22 for the cleaning but would like to be a part of this event may consider a tax-deductible dona­ tion. Please call Leo and Rose Hendershot at 269­ 948-8823 to reserve a location on or along the Thomapple River. Katie Morrison Wheal Grow Up When 1 grow up I want to be a teacher A lover A preacher Another A fighter A winner A brighter beginner Or... A fisher A gardener A wisher A starter A painter A leader A caterer A greeter Just maybe... An editor A baker A senator A banker An archeologist A chef A make-up artist A ref When 1 grow up I want to be me And that's just what I intend to be �Tha Hastings Banner - Thursday. May«. 2004 - Pape 15 ______ Ehlers says Iraq war unlike anything else by Suann Thmere Staff Writer The Iraq war it different from anything else, raid Congressman Vent Ehlers at his annual town meeting Saturday morning. April 24, at Hastings City Hall "This is a faceless, nameless enemy," Ehlers said. "Did President Bush make a mis­ take? The last time I looked he was a human being." Ehlers said he does not anticipate a draft in the next year or two because of a good supply of volunteers. However, if the conflict esca­ lates into a world clash, all bets ate off, he added So far. 7,000 Iraqi police have been trained, he said. Homeland security is a problem in the United Stales because of open borders. "We don't restrict people," Ehlers said. Ehlers told town meeting attendees that he's been skeptical about the economy recov­ ering until a few weeks ago when he learned that railroad companies complained about die lack of trains or cars to keep up with demand for their transportation services. He acknowledged that jobs are not recov­ ering as fest He expressed worry about man ufacturing job loss aad hopes the jobs return. A big change in prescription drag cover­ age, which should save between 15 and 20 percent on costs through discount cards, goes into effect this month and will end when the prescription benefit starts in 2006, the con­ For more information call 1-800-633-4227. visit www.medicare.gov or call the congress­ man at (616) 451-8383. Every six yean the transportation bill is rewritten. Ehlers called Michigan a donor state because for every $1 sent to Washington. D.C.. Michigan receives 83 cents back. “But now I’ve worked to get 92 cents back," he said. “Terrific battles in Congress and the While House take place about identi­ fying needs and the old interstate system. Bridges are weakening and need replacing." The House passed a $375 billion package over six years. But lhe Senate strongly objected and reduced it to a $275 compro­ mise, he said “About $50 million is directed to my dis­ trict and Bany County for highways," be said. Many members of the audience expressed concerns about moves by employers to elim­ inate medical coverage for retirees. EMen said be is aware of the issue aad said the medical coverage is a major expense for employers, which is between unions and cor­ poration. The government has nothing to do with causing the problem. Millon Lawrence asked why U.S. citizens were prohibited from traveling to Canada for cheaper priced drags while corporations are allowed to move U.S. jobs to other countries for cheaper labor. The congressman acknowledged that sub­ stantial saving are possible in Canada. “One lady called to say she only paid $23 for a prescription in Canada that costs her $125 in the stales," Ehlers said. "1 was one of five holdouts (in Congress) for a bill that would allow this. We did get an agreement from the White House that U.S. citizens would not be prosecuted for buying prescrip­ tions in Canada, although it is still against the law. The Senate has not approved lhe bill yeL" Eblers warned about con artists. who take authentic looking packaging to sell fake drags. “Only go to a registered pharmacist." be advised. Ted Bustance raised the problem of pork barrel spending. “Last year we lost $20.5 billion in pork projects." Bustance said. "This year. Congress spent $22.5 billion more. For instance, $200,000 went to lhe Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio... Not one person thinks it’s OK to pass our deficit bill on to our grandchildren." Bustance acknowledged that the congress­ man has said that one man’s pork is another man’s project in his home district. However. Ehlers agreed with Bustance that he did not like seeing federal money going to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. “But real pork is U.S. Sat. Trent Lott receiving $400 million for building a destroy­ er ship in Mississippi that the Navy said it didn’t need," Ehlers added. “Lott was trying to get jobs back into his stale." Ehlers added that Congress only decides IS percent of the budget because 85 percent is already mandated for student loans. Medicare, defense and social security. A third generation beef cattle fanner thanked the congressman for raving a tot of canto for the beef industry by dosing borders to Canada’s mad cow disease Ehlers asked constituents if they'd like to see meat labeled by country of origin. The stores would have to do it Fruits and vegeta­ bles are already labeled. Another thank you for land and casements for trail development came from a woman in lhe audience. “There's some funding for trails in this area from the transportation bill." Ehlers said. “But we don't provide adequate funding or protection for our national parks." Provisions of the Patriot Act are up for renewal and the congressman said be voted for it two yean ago with the understanding it was a temporary reaction to 9-11. He said he is not in favor of extending ft. Ehlers said he has not yet reviewed the provisions for renewal but is concerned about individual freedoms. Ehlers was sworn into his fifth foil twoyear term in the House of Representative in 2003. The Congressman taught nuclear physics at the University of California at Berkeley in the 1960s and was chair of the Physics Department and taught at Calvin College in Grand Rapids from 1966 to 1983. gressman said. Medicare approved discount cards will be available through private-sector companies to all beneficiaries except those entitled to Medicaid drag coverage. Card sponsors can charge up Jo a $30 annual enrollment fee. Low-income seniors ($12369 for a single person and $ 16,862 for a married couple) will receive a $600 credit on their cards in 2004 and again in 2003. Medicare win pay the annual enrollment fee. Depending oo income leveL a co-pay will exist between 5 and 10 Beneficiaries will have three new options in the year 2006, depending on income. "The poorer one is the more prescription drag paid," Ehlers said. Primary health care »ic to help uninsured The Barry-Eaton District' Health Department is developing a primary care dime to ease some of the burdens of the The clinic, slated to open during the sum­ mer, will provide basic bhdtlt care services at a reduced coat to those without health insurance. A major goal is to encourage unin­ sured people in Barry and Eaton counties to nae the primary care dime instead of hospi­ tal emergency rooms for basic health cate needs. According to a 2002 report released by the Citizen's Research Council of Michigan. Hospitals in Michigan lost $456 million in 2000 for iminrnred and uncompensated care provided to patients who had little or no way of paying for the services. Many of the patients used hospital emergency rooms as their primary source for health care. Using lhe emergency room for non-emergeacy cate causes two major financial problems. It mcaenees die health care coots of the individ­ ual and ft creates greater losses to the hospi­ tals. When Medicaid tosses are added to the picture. Michigan hospitals tost $832 million providing care to the poor and uninsured in Michigan in 2000. Furthermore. emergency room care for non-emergeocies ties up medical personnel who may need to tend to more pressing needs. Some people don't cany health insurance because they! can't afford it For example, a healthy, 25-ycar-oid woman could expect to pay around $6,000 in health insurance pre­ miums for a standard health plan in Michigan. A healthy 55-year-old woman would pay nearly $7,000. If there women were living at the poverty leveL as more than 37000 Michigan residents are, each would make no more than $9310 per year. That means that 60% to 70% of there women’s incomes would go directly to paying for health care costs. This leaves nearly no money for shelter, food, and other basic necessities. Some of the many benefits of establishing a primary health care clinic it Jude: • Allowing people to seek health care and receive necessary treatments (nearly 50% of uninsured individuals postpone care because of cost, according to an online resource with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation). • Avoiding the high costs of emergency room visits. • Helping to alleviate some of the losses hospitals face when treating individuals who have difficulty paying the often high costs. Enrollment in lhe primary care clinic is expected to begin this summer. I 1 » �r EVNOPS* RUTLAND CHAKm TOWNSMP MGULAR BOARD MEETBM APRA. 14. SSM . 70S MS. Ragutor maaing ctotod Io orttor and Ptodg. o* ASagtonca. GnunbakL Cmr and 13 guwfc. AppmH of aeanK aa amandad. by wka WH. MhuM o( ma March 10, 2004 Raguw Board Mtoutoe ol Sa March 3, 200* and March 31. FORECLOSURE NOTICt RANDALL t. Mint ASSOCIATES, P.C. « debt and any L1CT A DOT AND ANY KFORMATION OGTAMO WIX M UOD FOR THAT PUR* oondHona of a oortato mortgage mada by WBtom L Beechnau and Joanna Baadmau Io Cameron D Chapto Mortaagaa. dead Juno IS. 2002. and ruoontod on ifcwnaor 12.2002. by Documonl No. 1001340, and rauaoordad on Nowmbar 22. 2002 by Document NunWor 1082104, Berry County Record* on which mortgoge mem Io cMnad Io bo Adopted Ordtoenoe <3004-101. Pubfc Safety (345.812.44) Including Internet at Bw rato ol 11.000* pa annum. Under kw paw* of eato conataod In eeld mort- Mo oondtoono of e mortgage mode by JOHN J. ACKER. JR., A SINGLE ^RSON to FIFTH THRD MORTGAGE-MI, LLC, Mortgegee, dated September 13,2002, end recorded on October 11, 2002, as Inatrumont No. 1086288 Bany County ed on March 33.3004, ae ktokument No. 1134313 Bany County Record., McHgen. on which morlMo sum of ebdy Mreo Mouoond flfty 8vo and 83/100 Doiors (363,065.83). indudtog interest al 5250% per annum. Under Mo power of sate contained In odd mort- improvement Fund and tie General Fund by votoe ma TbwnatRt Had by wtaa wa. Adopted RaaoUkat 32004-22. 2004 CHorkto AppMcMIon by voice vote. Mt ting orifoumod at 10:46 pjn. Roopectfuky oubmkted, Robin McKenna. Cteric Jkn Carr, Supervtoor PM on Mey 20,2004. Said premie** are situated in Mo City of Haetinge, Berry County, MteMgan, and ar* doocrtMMl aa: Late 8 and 9, Stock 6 of RJ. Grant** Second or aoma panel Own, a* pubic widua. al Ota Barry County Comhouaa. Hamtoge. Ml, to 1 DO pm. on JB8. FouAbnglaparKnto Ibra Fundhg. (nt. A Colorado Corporabon MorigagM, datod March 0. ISM and racontod March 31, ISM In Doorman* No. 1013277 Bany County Racorrto, MkHgan. Said mortgage waa aaaignad through mam Trualaa tor Southam Pacific Secured Aaaata Trust, Series 1908411. by assignment dated March 23, 2004 and received by and recorded in Bony County Records on April 2, 2004, on which mort­ gage there is cteknod to bo duo at too date hereof toe sum of Rity4Tvo Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Do«are and Ninety-Two Cento (855,403.82) indudtog Interest 1344% per orotum. FRANKUN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, EXST­ ING UNDER THE LAWS OF DELAWARE. Mortgagee, doted September 19.2000, and record­ ed on September 26, 2000. as Instrument No. 1060021 Barry County Records, Mfchigon, and aeelgnid by eaid mortg^e to NATIONAL CfTY HOME LOAN SERVICES, INC., by an ooofcnment 26.2004, aeinetojnwHt No.1124194 BonyOounty Record*, Michigan, on which mortgage Met* I* 88H00 Dolan (87141648), Mdudng Monel at 11450% per annum. are tokotod In township OF The Souto 208.00 toot of too Norm 41330 teat of Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North. Rango • wool, Unvve . - tat ’ rwpo townorap, ri., Derry F-n« county, aamgen. (MS) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Doted* haa been made In MORTGAGE SALE-Data* ha boon math to The radamptton period ahal be 3 rnorthe tom dried, nokto to hereby gtren ma eetd mortgage wl ba torectoaad by a aaa ot ma motVtQad pramtoae, Courty Courmouae. HaaOng* ML to 100 pjn. on May 30.2004. County Cowmouoe In Hmng* MkHgan al 100PM.onThuradey.Mey27.2004. Sold iwcmtot, ore aOuetod In TowrwHp al Bony. Bony County; MkHgen, end ere deeaind ee: RUTLAND. Bany County. MkHgan end ara Soutiwoot 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, lying Westerly of the Center of Highway (Brooidodgo Road), in toe Tbwnohip of Berry, County of Bony. State of Mtehigan. Commonly known ee 14080 Brooktodgo Road, Httory Comers Mi 40080 The redemption period ehM be 12 months from SecSon 10 and me Carter Lhe ol I Minot bkS7, Ooumeeto 1M_ot Seaton 10, Tbwn 3 Norm. Ra*we The radampdon period ahad be 3 morahe tram which caae me tadantpdon period aha* be SO dayo HFORMATKM Wl ORTAM WL M USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Beverly L Davis, husband and write, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mete Green Tree Financial Servicing (toned in accordance wkh 1946CL 000.3241a. in which cmo the redompSon period ehafl bo 30 day* Dated; April 22. 2004 FFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Bkronuleid HR* Ml 43303 (248)335-3300 OwRtoN* 11500001 attShicy rowTuKriM « mw>» ■ ar a- *a - - a ■ - - aa — — --r-M a— totoh vSmm wnten caaa vw iwoompeon penoa anas do w aoys ■nekt^wn. Ml 480006616 ror vaormeoon ptoeea caa. (243)640-7701 wav. Document No.: 1014074, el. eeq., on which (5713) Dated: is, 2004 Mgharny 5537 100 loeL berate ptooo of begtontng. donod to accordance wtoi 1M3CL 8003341* In POSE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OmCE AT luted to recover mo debt now remaining secured by Dated: April 16,2004 NATIONAL CfTY HOME LOAN SERVICES, KC. AMtame al itakwM ATTORNEY FOR: Aeeignoo of MnitaMf MUIARVDUTY. 8 ASSOCIATES, AbOlgnOO Of Mortgagee NOW IWEFORL Nodes le hereby gtoen met UKD FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEAK CON­ TACT OUR OFMCl KT (MM BM-70M V YOU AM M ACINI MUTMIV DUTY. plaoe lor holdtag *• Circuit Court tor 3» County of Nghaaa tedder, al puMc eato. tor mo pupooooleto- Servicing LCC (Mete Groan Tree Financial Servicing Corporteion), doee pM on or prior to Mo Rd. Sts 310 8ter«ng Holghte, Mi 46310 (588)3088030 OurRteNo: 04-22208 401 Soum Old Woodward Avenue Bkndngham. Ml 4000*0010 Pub: 4122-3130 (240)540-7701 (SB) PURPOSE. PLEAK CONTACT (3140373.10) hdudtog Interest to me rtoe ol 83* ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. mortgagee, datod April 17^2001 opd recorded May 10. 2001 In inekumant NwMor 1088460, Barry nad nalaranca PiMrt W: manes Norm mart tor togrwae end agrail and udltoa to common doocripOon; toonoo continuing North 00 Dogra** 00'05" East 332.14 toot, tooncoSouto 80 Degrees 25' 2tr East 32042 toot paraM wlh to* East and The premteM ar* located In Mo Cty of Hearings, Bany County, MtaNgan, and are described m: Norm ol toe McHgen Cankto RaPraed rtWd ol any NvS bo 30 days from too dtee of Me aato. TO ALL PURCHASBW: The toredooing mortbuye Ota property and morn to a atmudanaouaree- BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. RC. Green Tree Servicing LLC By . DONALD A BRANDT (P3C133) 1241 E. Bghm Street P.O. Bea Nir Trama Oty. McNgan MOM 5317 (231) MI-0830 Dared: April 20. 2004 on ouch mortgoge Mo sum of Ono Hundred StatyThree Thousand Six Hundred Thkly^ghl and SenOO Dolan (818343846) indUdng Merest at Me rate of 10482% per annum. Under Me power of aate contained in fwmort- THE WEST N FEET OF LOT 3 AND TME EAST ADOmON TO THE CHY OF HASTBSM. bi saw. Datod: April 22,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Chase Bank al Ttoaa. NX Ota TMaa Commerce Bank NA. as Cuatodton , As Aadgneo P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 2444810 amount wnoarwa Dalton Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove Street, Dolton, Michigan WOOL 0030 tort to an tola dprw County Courihoua to Hatotage to Bany Courty. OrengevSe, Bany County, McHgen. and are 14. Haan 3 Norm, Range 10 Wart, menoe Scum 02 West 88.75 toot: menoe Soum 37 degrea 08 mtoBogtoning; Marco North 87 degrees 43 minuteo 06 aaconde East. 210.58 feet; thence Scute 41 rno Port cl Bagtontag A non- and Mo chad of which boars North 72 (tegmoo 18 minutee 22 seconds WML 66-67 teat; Mono* North TACT OUR OPROI AT (MR 888-7488 M YOU ARK M ACTWC MUDkRY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Uetoud haa bean mada to which to 52.00 toot and me chord of wHch beers SELLES, A SM3LE WOMAN to Mortgage atoedon- NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DirnECT. Monday, Juno 14,3004. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004. PERSONS REG­ ISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 17, 2004, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To regtotor, triad any Secretary d SOM branch o3k» or your county, dty or township deride tton trib days and hour* on which Mo ctortrt offices an open tor registration. This Notice is given by order of the boerd of education. 5030 tort mance Scum 72 degteee 43 mtmtoe 00 Milgni GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA date eb com Mortgagee, doted Deoarrtaer 13,2002 and reoordnd on February 18. 2003. kwkumert nuntaer 1007832. Bany County Record* MkHgan, on whkh mortgage mere to otokned to bo duo a me date hereof me aum of EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND NINETY AND 3*100 DOLLARS (SM.OOO M). ktcludkig kitoreat at 3375* pm annum. Unttor 3>e powm of auto conttonod to eeld mon- County Ccurmouae In HaaSng* MtaHgwt. at 100 o’dktck pjn.. on Juno 3,2004. SHd premtoee are NUOed In CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bony County. MkHgen, and are deecribed ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. STATE OF MICHL GAN.AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED H DEED DOCf 1045283. ID* 0*55010-02*00. BEING KNOWN ANO DESIGNATED AS LOT 7 OF BLOCK D OF CHARLES H. BAUER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS OF PAGE 57. The redemption period total be 6 month, kom degrea 37 mtauta at seconds Wart 7336 tort to 5030 tort mance Norm 17 degrea 17 iiSMoiM thence Norto 87 degree* 56 minutee 12 second* EaoL 342.74 toot atong too Eaet and West 1/4 In* oamaritoe; mance Norm 10 degrea 10 mtoutoe 00 3340 toot to too Point of Beginning. The rodempbon period she! be 12 morMo from beam Norm 18 negroaa 24 trtoiutoi 37 aaconde utea 14 seconds Wool. 312.88 toot; thonoo Nortoweeteriy, Northerly end Northoeoteriy 40144 toot etong toe orc d e curve to too righL too radto* EHzMwth MsttBBon rerStM* SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. Sacratary, Board of Education 30300 Northweetom Hghwey. SuM 222 Pennington HR* McHgen 48334 (5W-5I27) TO ALL PURCHASERS: The loiectoatog moo- bean Norm 01 digret, 11 mtoutoe 13 aaconde «i accordance trim 1848CL 000 3241a. to which Dead: Mey 3, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Regtatratkxi Syetom* Inc. CMERST eotaty a nomkae tor Lender and Lender-, eutenant, and aatogna GMAC Mortgage CorporettonDBADtotch.com (3003241* to which caae mo redemption period chord of which boars North 32 degree* 37 minutee 21 second* EX 12227 teat; thence North 18 degroae 39 minutee 00 seconds East 407JO toot; thence Northerly 148.80 feet along the orc of a and too chord of which boars North 00 degree* 04 minutes 47 seconds East 147.91 toot; thence horetorttor retorted Ml amount tendered at aaa. Datod: Apreas. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attomeya tar Deutache Ba* Tnat Company Amartaae tarmeriy known aa BaHar'a Treat Company, aa Cuatodton. Aa Aatognee P.O. Boe 5041 Troy. Ml 43007-5041 (243)457-1000 Rto No. 244.0473 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 6. 2004 — Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Hope itowneNp Syncpato ffogutar Board Mooting April 11. 2004 4 Board members present and 8 guests. Approved previous minutes, Mto and received starting reports. Approved 2003 budget adjust­ ments and gravel tor the park. Education Class tor Clerk, rescinding Resolution 99-4, Library Grant, Milage renewal wording for Road. Fire and Cemetery, and received township property apprais­ al. Meeting adjourned 830 p.m. Unda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Atoort, Supervisor (5/8) MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage mads by SMppy Thomsbury and Lola R. Thomsbury. husband and wife, to CMfinandal Mortgage Company. Inc., mortgagee, dated August 20, 2001 and recorded August 29, 2001 In Instrument Number 1085628, Barry County Receive. There is dakntid to bo duo on such mjrtgags the sum of Ono Hundred Rvo Thousand Nino Hundred Thirty-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($105,932.80) inducting interest at the rate of 8.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mtehigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a eato of the mortgaged promiees, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Mtohigan at 1.00 p.m. on May 20.2004. The premises are located in the Vllago of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and toe East 1/2 of Lot 88 of the Mb Addtttonto toe Vtitage of NashvBe. accordtog to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shafl bo 8 months from the date of such sste, untoos too property Io deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 18003241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo 90 days from too dote of too sate. TO AU PURCHASERS: The torectooing mort­ gagee can reacted too sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous roookitton with toe borrower. In toot event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited sololy to too return of too bid amount tendered al sate. Doted: April 15.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CMfinendel Mortgage Company, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rto No. 201.1888 WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW FTOU ARE M ACTIVE STATE OF IBCHIQAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAIBLY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEXUHNG RLE NO. 2004-2^944-NC In the matter of Justin Renard Trischter Blake. Gabriel Leo Richard Trtochtor Blake; a.id Ryan Richard Trtochtor Blake, minors. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS including The Noncustodial parent of the above named minor cMdron is Fernando Moreno whose last known addresa was Coah, Mexico whose addreaeCee) are unknown and whose interest in the ..titer may bo barred or affected by the toltowing TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Friday. June 4.2004 at 830 a.m. at Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 before Judge James H. Fisher P26437 lor the folowing purpose: The petition for change of name ol Justin Richard Trtochtor Stoke, Gabriel Loo Richard Blake, and Ryan Richard Trtochtor Blake to Justin James Trtochtor Moreno. Gabriel Loo Trtochtor Moreno, and Ryan Devid Trtochtor Moreno, respectively This change of name Is not sought for fraudulent intent April 28, 2004 Rebecca Ann Hawkins (P53264) 121 West Apple Street. Suite 102 Hastings. Mkhigan 49058 (286)9458000 GkxtoT. Btoko 4980 Marsh Road ShetoyvMe, Michigan 49344 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OFBARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deoectenfa Estate RLE NO. 2081 23681 DE Estate of Joan E. Jongbioed-Unterhoret. Date of birth: July 15,1912. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Joan E. Jongbtood-Unterhorst, who lived at 4897 Thomapple Lake Road. NaohvBe, Ml 490T3. died October 31,2003. Credtors of toe decedent are notified that all claims against toe estate win bo forever barred unteas preoontod to Peter Jongbioed-Unterhorst. named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate at 220 West Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/propoood personal representative within 4 months after toe date of publication of this notice. Mey 43004 Stage*. Hudson, Gee A Longstreet Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) 807 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49068 (289)9463466 Pater JungUoad-Unterhorst 1312 West 37to Street San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 833-2349 ««’•(5/8) ' MORTGAGE SALE - DefauR has been made In too conriktons of a mortgage made by Ovte D. Pinks and Deborah L. Pinks, original mortgagorfs), ro Amermrst < menctei wocporaoon, Rsortgagee, dated February 19. 1999. and recorded on March 3. 1999 In instrument 1025966. and aaotaned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation orgenIzod and existing under the tews of too LHted States of America as assignee by an aeeignment dated Juno 2. 2003 recorded on June 13, 2003 in Instrument 1108430. in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al too date hereof toe sum of Ons Hundred Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 64/100 Dolors ($130,883.64), tedudteg interest at 6.875% per annum Undsr the power of eato contained in said mort­ gage and too statute In such case made and pn> vnea, nouce ts nereoy given mat san mortgage mb bo torectoeed by a sao of too mortgaged promtooe, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at too Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on Mey 27.2004. Said promises are situated In Township of Orangevtito. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: The West 300 toet of toe South 480 toot of the North 77X5 toot of too Northeast 1X4, Southwest 1X4, atoo too North 3133 toot of too Wool 1093 toot of said Northeast 1X4, Southwest 1X4, Section 29. Tbwn 2 North, Rango 10 West, subject to and together wkh an easement tor ingress, egreea, and utiMy purposes over a 66 toot wide strip of land which is described as too South 88 toot of too North 3133 toot of said Northeast 1X4, Southwest 1X4. excepting therefrom too West 1093 tool thereof. Atoo over toe South 86 Foot of toe North 313.5 tool of too Northwest 1X4 of too Soutooest 1X4, Section 29, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West, which les West of toe oentortine of Undsoy Road, Orengevitie Township. Barry County, The recfemption period shal bo 12 months from tos dels of such sato. Doted: April 22,2004 For more information, please cal: FC J 248.583.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized wd oxist­ ing under too tews of the United States of America 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rto *021580F01 omrni Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 n s... fyJffE OF MKMQAN o r PROBATE COURT STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 2003-23823-DE Estate of Karl I. McDonald. Date of birth: September 8. 1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Kari I. McDonald, wt o lived at 4899 W. 179 Highway. Hastings. Michigan died September 28, 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Jerry McDonald, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 40058 and the named/proposed pstsonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. May 4. 2304 Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet Robert J Longstreet (P53546) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Jerry McDonald 902 South Market Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-8828 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is e debt cotioctor etterapttng to collect a debt, liny Information obtained sritt bo used for thia purpose. If you are In Bia Military, ptoese contact our office at •» num­ MORTGAGE SALE-'otSShmMinW*In the conditions ol a certain mortgage mada by: Ryan L Westendorp and Abby Weetondorp, hus­ band and wife, executed by the apouse to subject their homestead interest in toe premises to this mortgage to Homeowners Loan Corp., A Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, dated December 18,2002 and recorded January 24. 2003 in tnstromant Number 10961'2 Barry County Records, Mtohigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by aaaignment dated December 16.2002 and rooordad May 16. 2003 in Instrument Number 1104604. on wftich mortgage there is claimed to be due al toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen Dolan and Thirty-Six Cents ($17841338) hdudtog totoraat 735% per annum. Under toe power of eato conldnod to add mort­ gage and toe statute in auch caae made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of ttw mortgaged promiaea, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at toe Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Mtohigan at 100PM on Thursday, May 27.2004. Said promtooe are attuotad kv Township of Cartton, Bany County. Mtohigan. and are deacribad as: i SITUATED IN THBnCOUNTY OF BARRY. TOWNSHfP OF STATE OF MICHI- OF THE NORB? COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-23837-DE Estate Of RAYMOND L INMAN, SR. Date of birth: November 3,1922. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RAY­ MOND L INMAN, SR., who lived at 9610 S. M-37 HK3HWAY, BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP. MICHIGAN, (tied 12/29/2003. Creators of too decedent are notified that all dekm against the estate wW be forever barred untoos presented to PHILLIP L. INMAN, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 and the nemodforopoeed personal representative within 4 months after toe date of publication of this notice. April 26,2004 DAVID A. KUZAVA (P49963) 118 E. COURT STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (289)9458320 PHILIP LMMAN 12960 JONES ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 (5-6) (5X8) MAY 17, 2004 The Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Servtces/Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency to conjunction with the Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Council has scheduled a public hearing to solicit comments regarding needed services in Barry, Branch, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties The Michigan Department of Community Health requires public input prior to alocating substance abuse prevention, assessment and treat­ ment funding for fiscal year 2004-2005 for this region. Thia public hearing will take place Monday, May 17, 2004. Interested citizens, community leaders and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide comment pnor to the sub­ mission of a plan to the Michigan Department of Community Heteth tor final approval The hearing will be held Monday, May 17,2004, at 4:00 pjn. In Conference Room D, Rret Wing, Ground Floor at the Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Servicea Nazareth Complex, 3299 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan (formerly Nazareth College Campus). The pubtic hearing on ihe FY 2004/2005 Annual Action Plan submission will take place just prior to the regularly scheduled Southwest Michigan Substance Abuee Advtoory Council Meeting. AH those interested m providing comment are encouraged to attend or submit written comments to Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN * ASSOCIATES, P C ., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (244) 530-7400 » YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conrMons ol a mortgage made by: ALAN S. NIBLOCK and BRENDA K. NIBLOCK HUSBAND ANO WIFE hj Mortgage Electronic RegMiaiion Systems. Inc.. (-MERS1 solely as nominee lor Lender and Lender's euccesaors and assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated November 11. 2002. and record­ ed on November 21. 2002. In Inahumanl number 1002130, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be duo ai the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 03/100 DOLLARS (*112015.03), Indurlng Merest al 8.0% par annum. Under me power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and »>e statma In such caae made and pro­ vided. noSoe Is hereby given mat said mortgags w« be foreclosed by e eeie of the mortgaged pramiees. or some part of them, el pubic vendue, at lhe Berry County Courthouse m Hastings. MkMgen, al IDO o'clock p.m on. June 17, 2004. Said premises are sduaaed In VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MkMgen. and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATE IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. COUN­ TY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AS LOT 34 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS »2. TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS OF RAGE 82. TAX PARCEL IDS: 0841-10041040. The redemption period aha! be 8 morthe horn the dale of auch sale unless determined abandoned In accordance w«h 1948CL 800.3341a. in wttch case tie redamptfon period shat be 30 days horn the dale ol audi sale. Dated: May 3.3004 Mortgage Electronic Regtalradon Systems. Inc.. CMERS") solely as nominee lor Lander and lander* airr.seore and assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION rerSTM. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 NorthweaUm Highway. Suhs 222 Fanning Hits. MkMgan 48334 (SB-5127) CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES THE NORTHWEST f/4’ OF'‘SECTION 13, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHteAN2 TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THE WEST 86 FEET OF THE NORTH 480 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2, NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSHF*. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RYAN L. WESTENDORP. BY WARRANTY DEED-AFFIDAVIT OF LOST DOCUMENT DATED 03Z28A)1 AND RECORDED 01/24X02 M DOCU­ MENT NO. 1073580. OF THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4044 Jordan Rd. Freeport Ml 49325 The redemption period shal be 6 montoa from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a, to which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such ada. Dated: April 19,2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Asaociatea, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our File No: 04-23356 Pub: 4/22-5/20 wnun PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THffi RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may ba rescinded by the focodoaing mortgagee. In diet event, your demegee. If any, shatt be limit­ ed eotoly Io the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul J Gourtoy, and Barbara L Gourley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2001, and recorded on August 2.2001 in Instrument 1064099, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Citibank, NA., as Trustee as assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 10. 2001 recorded on February 25.2003 in instrument 1098325, in Bany county records, Michigsn, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Four And 10/100 Dokars ($117,974.10), kidudtog Interest at 11% par annum. Under toe power of sste contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be toroctoood by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouoe in Hastings at 1W PM. on May 27.2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Prafroville, Barry County. Michigan, and are doocribod as: A part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1X4 of Section 35. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as follows: Commencing on toe South Uno of the Northwest 1/4 ol said section 35 at a point 30 toot West of toe North and South 1/B line tor the place of beginning; thence North 155.02 toot; thence West 281 toot; thence South 155.02 toot; thence East to too place of beginning. i no rooomjwxi ponoo snail oe o monms rrom Ihft data ol auch sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3341a. in which caae tie redemption period shall be 30 days hem the daM o< such sale Peled: April 23,3004 For more htformadon, ptaaae cah: FC S 348303.1304 TroB 4 Trott. P C Adomaya For cabank. NA., aa Trustee SOSOOTatogreph Rd S» 200 anghem Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 na«021148F01 1MJ The City of Hastings. Deportment of Pubtic Services is occepting seeled bid proposals tor custodial and maintenance services for Hastings City HaH and grounds. Bids shal bo received al the Office of the City Clerk/Troesuror, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, until 2D0 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at which time they shal bo opened and road aloud pubiefy at toe above address. The Cty roeorvee too right to reject any end ak bids and to award the bid in a man­ ner which it betieves to bo In ks own boot interest, prices end other factors considered. Perspective bidders shal bo required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful comptotion of work similar to that contained wkhin the bid package Io bo con­ sidered ekgfoie to perform this work. Al hid* shal be ctoariy marked on toe outekto of toe submlBal package-8EALB) M) - 2004-2005 CUSTODIAL AND MAMTENANCE SERVICES." LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 2004. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004. PERSONS REG­ ISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGU­ LAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective coun­ ty, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Charles E. Spence, Ph.D., Director Regional Coordinating Agency Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Servicea P.O. Box 63 08631571 Nazareth. Ml 490744I063 Allison Avery Secretary, Board of Education �P*9» 1® - Thursday. May 6. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ijuana and selling/manufacturing marijuana. $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 COUNTRY LIVING: Nice 2 bedroom between Delton and Hastings. Has applian­ ces, no pets, $525 plus secur- GUN LAKE: 2 newly re­ modeled 2 bedroom cottages for rent, furnished with docks, $5004800 weekly/ monthly. (616)291-5012 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. WE HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED over our 50 years of marriage to nave the friendships of so many people. We thank each and every one who attended our open house, sent cards, called, gave us flowers and gifts. Ken and Emily and family- you gave us a wonderful open house. “Thank You" doesn't do justice to your efforts. We appreciate all of you very much. May God bless each of you every day as He has blessed us. Blair & Leila Hawblitz FOR SALE 1 twin size bed frame with 1 partial piece broken, $15. 1 laige dining room- table, 6' feet long, brown with black wood looking grain, no chairs, $40. (269)948-1941 after 6pm. 3 FAMILY SALE: 519 N. Jef­ IMcS REMODELING & ferson St. (berween High St. Specializing in FOR SALE- 1990 30* Class A & State RD.) May 7th & 8th. MORE: motorhome, 27,000 miles, 9am r Tons of stuff. Cheap kitchens, refacing & new cabinets. Customized interiruns great must see to ap­ or a exterior, projects for preciate, $25,000. Call your home. Cal) (269)967­ (269)838-7635 or (269)838­ 1832 3 FAMILY SALE: Crea ’ ive 8909. Memories, toys, stroner, AGREEMENT: HOSPITAL BED: dual con­ highchair, dishes, Home In­ DIVORCE sofas, TV stand, Non contested divorce with trol, electric, like new, $200. teriors, (517)852-9402 or (269)838- computer desk, bedroom set, or without children. Call freezer, tools, lots of adult (269)345-1173. and all size kids dothes, SLEIGH BED: queen cherry good condition. 9745 Jordan TIDY HOME CLEANING wood with pillowtop mat­ Lake Road just north of SERVICE meeting all your needs. Weekly, OarksviUe Road, Lake cleaning tress set $175. (517)719-8062 Odessa. May 6th, 7th A 8th, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are 9am-6pm. bonded. Serving Barry, Kent FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel Counties since 1985. Call master, 7 gang reel mowers, BIG GARAGE SALE (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ hydraulic lift. Good condi­ Thurs-Fri., May 6th & 7th tion. $4,000 obo. Cail 8:30am-5pm. Lots of CLEAN 8508. (269)948-4190. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)9484190. children's items. Adult & children's clothing, house­ hold items, bikes, toys. 216 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings. •99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)9484190. SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9^)00. Call (269)208-9223. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon Syer, skid mount. 5hp gs A Stratton engine, l Call (269)948-4190. I WILL HAUL your junk care away for free. Call Brad, (269)209-1916. GREENSCAPE LAWN CARE providing a full line of services. Lawn fertiliza­ tion A weed control, tree A shrub spray programs. Merit grub control, aeration, spi­ der spray programs for me house. iWy licensed A in­ sured. Call toll free 877-816­ 4763 or visit our web site GreenscapeLawnCare.com to leam more about our company A request a free quote. WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, aquatic plants. Goldfish & koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)891­ 698-1030. Open Monday-Fri­ day 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. WATER GARDENS: sales A service, we install for less. Pond A water garden main­ tenance, call now for early installation, streams A wa­ terfalls. (269)948-7387 All major credit cards accepted. WATER DELIVERED: for swimming pools, serving Barry, Kent A surround counties. Call tim with Daglow Trucking cell (517)719­ 1240. FOR SALE 5 acres, drive­ way permit, perked, country setting, northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)8)3:1132 FOR SALE New home. Thomapple Kellogg schools, 1300sq. ft ranch, with fin­ walkout ATTENTION: work from ished l,200sq. ft., home, $50042300 month basement 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 part time, $3,000-57,000 baths, oak trim and cabinet­ month full time. Free CD ry throughout central air, 2­ 1/2 stall garage, sitting on 4 Rom. acres, 25 minutes from wwwJMewQualityLife.com Grand Rapids Price 1-800-532-6304. $217,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132 BEER DELIVERY DRIVER: to $14/hr. + great benefits. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Major distributor! Local Contours Express Hastings route, need now! (616)949­ territory for sale, wonderful 2424 Jobline fee. franchise, for women, weight machines are best for your health. Borders for ter­ GENERAL LABORERS/ ROADWORK: to $22/hr. ritory are generous, call Ka­ Entry/skilled. Many needed! thy at (616)698-9511 after Major contractor. Summer/ 7pm A leave a message. year round. (616)949-2424 I WILL HAUL your junk Jobline fee. care away for free. Call Brad, (269)209-1916. HI-LO DRIVER/LARGE WAREHOUSE to $15/hr. * benefits. Entry/skilled! Paid training, start now! (616)949­ ELDERCARE PLUS care­ giver available, tender, lov­ 2424 JoHine fee. ing care for your elderly family members. Prefer to SATELLITE INSTALLER/ work evenins but will con­ HELPER: to $1,200/wk! On sider other hours. Reasona­ job training! Work own ble rates, references availa­ hours, permanent! Must not ble. Call (269)948-9946 for fear heights, (616)949-2424 availability. Jobline fee. SWITCH BOARD OPERATOR/INFORMATTON DESK: to $1230/hr. (Hospi­ tal) Good people skills. Per­ manent! (616)949-2424 Job­ linefee. CARPET CLEANERS: $400$600/wk. 17 positions, full time, permanent company training. (616)954-2191 for immediate interview. SKID LOADERS/FILLER PACKERS: MANPOWER of FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ Hastings is currently accept­ RY OUTLET: lot model ing applications for positions clearance sale, homes from in Ada. Pay rates range from $37,600. CaD today 1-877­ $9-$9.75 per hour. MUST be flexible on shifts. Lifting 738-1090. from 50-801bs. is required. Short A long term positions $150 FOUR POST BED: available. For more informa­ king with Sealy Posterpedic tion about these positions, MANPOWER to­ mattress set (2 months old). contact day ....(269)948-3000. (517)204-0600 KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)204-0600 FROM THE FAMILY of Ellsworth P. Newton, We would like to thank all our family and friends for all the cards, telephone calls and visits with food and words of sympathy for us concerning the death of our husband and father. Your kind thoughts and words of kindness helped us get through this ordeal. Thank you so much! Alice and Fred Newton. ALL BREED, JUDGED TRAIL RIDE May 15th, 9am. Cash prizes at Silver Creek Horsemans Camp­ ground, Allegan Co. $30 en­ try fee includes lunch. For more info call Joy, (616)772­ 1321. THE FEED DEPOT, feeds for your needs, tack & more. 4-H discount. Northtown Center, (269)623-6898. 1984 CLASS C Ford motor home. 54,000 miles, runs St sleeps 6, $7,800 obo. (269)948-2746 Jason G. Sheffield. 22. of Delton, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 5. in Barry County Circuit Cowl to furnishing alcohol to a minor, specifically Richaid Swinehart. 19. causing death, a possible 10-year felony, and to sim­ ple furnishing alcohol to a minor, a maximum 60-day misdemeanor. Sheffield pleaded guilty Io the charge, in exchange for dismissal of three counts of homicide manslaughter involuntary, tamper­ ing with evidence and furnishing alcohol to minors. Sentencing is scheduled for May 27. The charges were filed against Sheffield Nov. 14. which involved the traffic deaths of three Delton teens last November. The teenagers were Richard “Ric” Swinehan, Gerald E. Torres and Cameron Crilly. In other recent court business: ■ Jack L. McKelvey II, 22. of Dowling, waa sentenced Thursday. April 29, in Barrry County Circuit Court to 16 months to two years in prison for installing an eavesdrop­ ping device in a bathroom, a private place. McKelvey pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dismissal of child sexually abusive activity, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a felony firearm. Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeill asked the court for the harshest sentence because of the impact on the victim and her family. “He engages in predatory behavior." McNeill said. “He did not complete treatment and victimizes children." McKelvey apologized to the family md said it’s been difficult to find a job with his Hastings officer helps launch state's New DARE pngram Hastings police officer Joe Booher joined nearly 75 fellow law enforcement officers oo National DARE Day April 8 M the State Capitol in Lansing to launch the New Drag Abuse Resistance Education program in Michigan. The new program. Thke Charge of Your Life," combines the best prevention science from educators and prevention expens with the most effective nationwide delivery sys­ tem, according to officials with the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice, which coordinates training for new DARE officers. The new 10-week curricula are high­ ly interactive, high tech and student centered. 'DARE has always been a very powerful force in communicating to ek mt Mary and middle school children about the harmful effects of drags, alcohol and violence,' said Audrey Martini, director of outreach for the MSU School of Criminal Justice. The 'New DARE* program integrates active learning principles with problem-baaed scenarios that focus oo complex reasoning behind student decisions and actions. I urge legislators, teachers parents, students end everyone throughout the uuuuaiasty to voice their sup­ port for this very intportact program.* The New DARE continues to be a K-12 program, but the primary focus will elemen­ tary, middle and high school. The new curricula are a direct result of the first three years of a five-year comprehensive adolescent substance abuse prevention study being conducted by the University of Akron's Institute for Health and Social Policy. Study results on the New DARE seventh grade cur­ riculum released October 2003 showed, 'Those students who received the New DARE seventh grade program Take Charge of Your Life.’ continued in the eighth grade to have improved scores on decision making skills and beliefs that drug me is socially inappropriate.* The study was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, one of the premier foun­ dations in the nation supporting drag me pre­ vention. A new elementary curriculum evaluation study will begin this year. DARE America has contracted with CDM Inc., with Dr. John Swisher, formerly with Pennsylvania Slate University, ss its principal investigator. The three-year study will be conducted in Virginia, but will have national ramifications and application. Every currently certified active New DARE officer in Michigan has received extensive update training oo how to make lhe curriculum more interactive and student cen­ tered. Officers who will become New DARE instructors in the future will be required to successfully complete an all-new, 80-hour course designed to certify them in both lhe elementary and middle school curricula Upon successfill graduation, the officer also will receive School Resource Officer (SRO) certification. offense. He said he is trying to pay off child support. ■ Heidi L. Martin. 35. from Kalamazoo, was sentenced to two months in jail and two yean probation for possession of methadone, possession of methamphetamine and posses­ sion of marijuana. Martin was given credit for 55 days served in jail. Her driver’s license is suspended for six month with restricted use after 30 days. She earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of two counts of oper­ ating a meth lab. 10-year maximum felonies. Substance abuse counseling was ordered by Bany County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher.' * Pamela S. Teachout, 43. of Woodland, was sentenced to an additional three yean probation for embezzlement, a conviction from May 2003. Teachout said she was thankful for the extension of probation. * Sentencing was rescheduled to May 27 for Kenneth H. Bennett, 17, of Wayland, because be was in Kent County Jail M the time. Bennett is accused of selling/manufocturing less than 50 grams of cocaine and pot­ session of less than 25 grains of cocaine. * Mark A. Browne, 53, of Dehon. was sen­ tenced to one-year probation for posse Ilion of methamphetamine. Browne pleaded guilty Io the charge in exchange for dismissal of possession of mar­ ■ A May 13 probation violatian hearing was scheduled for Connie J. Vaughn. 42. of Hastings. Vaughn violated her probation by possessing marijuana and assaultive behavior. Earlier in lhe year. Vaughn was sentenced to three months in jail and one year probation for selling/manufacturing marijuana. Though she was given credit for two days served in jail, the balance of the jail sentence was pending upon successful completion of probation. • Marece L. Hutchison, 51, from Coldwater was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation each for operating a vehicle oo Wood School Road while under the influ­ ence of liquor, a third offense, and attempted unlawful use of a vehicle. Hutchison'! jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of probation. Hutchison earlier pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for dismissal of attempt­ ed unlawful use of a vehicle and operating a vehicle while his driver's license was sus­ pended. • Jesse S . Pearl. 42. from Jackson, was sen­ tenced to one to two years in prison for writ­ ing checks without a bank account, fourth offense. Pearl was given credit for 49 days served. The sentence is to be nerved concurrent with a sentence out of Hillsdale County. • William J. Leach. 36. from Kalamazoo, was sentenced to three months in jail and one year probation for posaession of methamphet­ amine. Leach earlier pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine in exchange for the dropping of an ariemptod controlled sub­ stance felony, use of meth and posarssion of marijuana. [POLICE BEmTJ Third offense drunk driver arrested HASTINGS — A 51-year-old Hastings man was arretted for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, after Hastings police observed him driving erratically Friday night, April 30. in the 400 block of West Apple Street The driver registered a .11 blood alcohol content at the time of the atop, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of lhe Hastings Police Department. Additional charges are being sought for possession of controlled substances that were found oo him during the arrest He was lodged at the Barry County Ml without incident <- ■ • . ............ ’ ■’ ■ Teens arrested for unarmed robbery HASTINGS — Two local teens were arrested on charges of unarmed robbery that occurred in the Kmart parking lot Monday afternoon. May 3. A 70-year-old victim from Hastings was approached by a 19-year-old who grabbed and forcibly removed her puree from her arm and then fled in a vehicle driven by Ms 19year-old female accomplice, said Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings Police Department. A witness followed the vehicle from the lot to West State Street obtained a license plate number and informed the Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post The suspects later were located and Mopped by the Bany County Middleville unit aa they entered the village on M-37. The teens were lodged in lhe Bany County Ml. Teen arrested after fleeing police HASTINGS - Charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer were authorized against Kyle Arnie, an 18-yew-old Hastings man, after he fled on foot from Hastings police who were investigating a i nrnpiaint of minors consuming alcohol in die SOO block of East Grand Street last Thursday night. April 29. Since the teen did not appear io be 21 yaan old. police were anemptmg to amftout him when he look off naming and ignored officers* orders to srop. Hasting Police said. Amie was later apprehended. He told police he ran became he was wanted on tt least two bench warrants for outstanding tickets, police said. Arnie was also charged with minor in possession aad consumption of alcohol because he registered a .10 blood alcohol leveL they said. He had two outstanding warrants for minor in possession and foiling to pay a ticket for expired license plates. Sunfield woman hold for drunk driving WOODLAND - A 22-year-old female from Sunfield was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license April 18. While police closed a road at the scene of a fatal crash in Woodland to allow the air ambulance to land, a car drove around a fire truck used to block the road aad ignored orders from a fireman to Mop, police said. As the car was approached by a Bany County Sheriff’s deputy, it left eastbound on M-50. The deputy chased and stopped the car M M­ 50 and M-66 highways, police raid. She was also held oo several traffic warrants from Eaton County and Michigan State Police in Lansing. One arrested, several cited for alcohol ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Deputies were called to a loud party on Beatrice Drive where they found several underage perrons drinking alcohol. A15-year-old male from Wayland was issued a citation and released to a parent, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said. A 16-year-old male from Shelbyville was issued a cita­ tion and released to a parent Two 18-year-old females from Shelbyville were issued cita­ tions and left at die scene. A 20-year-old male from Shelbyville was issued a citation and left at the scene. Another 20-year-old male from Shelbyville was arrested and lodged at lhe Barry County Jail because be refused to cooperate at lhe scene. All were charged with minor in posaession by consumption of alcohol. Illegal aliens arrested after accident CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Two men fled the scene of a vehicle crash on Barber Road last Friday night April 30. They were found at a residence on Durkee Road, Bany County Sheriff’s deputies said. With the aid of an interpreter, deputies learned that both men were in the country ille­ gally. deputies said. Otilio Jarquin, a 21 -year-old man from Woodland, was charged with operating a vehi­ cle while intoxicated, second offense, driving without a license, second offense, failure to report an accident, improper use of a license plate and no insurance. The passenger, a 28-year-old male from Woodland, was released at the scene and the U.S. Customs and Immigration Office was notified of the men’s status. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 6, 2004 - Page 19 Man sought in Caledonia arson probe Kent County Detective David Schmuker is seeking help from the public in identifying a man who may be able to provide information about a recent arson in Caledonia. The Caledonia Fire Department asked for a patrol unit to respond to what they believed could be an arson investigation on Wednesday. April 21. The fire was started in the men's bathroom of the Speedway Gas Station at 9266 Cherry Valley (M-37) in the Village of Caledonia. A still photo taken from the store's surveil­ lance camera showed an average build man believed to be in his 30s with a mustache. He wore a NASCAR ball cap with the number 88 on it. His clothes and hat appeared to have paint or drywall mud on them. This man was in lhe store just prior to the fire department being called. Detective Schmuker said he believes this person may be able to provide additional information to his investigation. "We would like to identify and speak to this man." Schmuker said. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Schmuker at 554-1349 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. Planning resumes for new Hastings library facility Busted at Second Hand Corners Michigan State Police spotted a vehicle they were looking for in a recent burglary of a garage when Central Dispatch broadcasted a "Be on the Lookout" tor the same car regarding a complaint of shoplifting from the CarQuest auto parts store. Police spot­ ted it at the Second Hand Comers on State Street in downtown Hastings Monday. The Hastings males were handcuffed and arrested while their car was towed. A still photo taken by the Caledonia Speedway convenience store's surveillance camera shows an average build man believed to be in his 30s with a mustache. He wore a NASCAR ball cap with the number 88 on it. His clothes and hat appear to have paint or drywall mud on them. This man was in the store prior to the fire department being called to an arson fire. At Champion Hastings Area GARAGE SALES MAY 14, 15&16 3atio Rooms • We Manufacture The Hastings Public Library Board of Directors has begun working with the Capital Campaign Steering Committee and the City Council to resume plans to build the new library. The Library Board announced last February it had purchased property adjacent to City Hail to build the new library. An anonymous donor and the Downtown Development Authority provided the funds for the purchase.. The acquisition of land allows the Library Board and Capital Campaign Steering Committee to begin planning and revising the various stages of the capital campaign "Our Library. Our Community Legacy." Library Boad President Brenda Teegardin said. “We arc very excited about the support we have received from the city. Downtown Development Authority and community to secure the site." The plans will include drawing up specifi­ cations for bidding the demolition of the building currently on the site; developing a building footprint; working with City Council to create the best land use for both the City Hall and Library, and beginning to define fund-raising opportunities. • We Install • We Service • We Guarantee Our Place your CLAS­ for this event by 12 p.m. Friday, May 8. When placing your ad, designate Wfeidl MKtiOB JOB Kt heated to, or if you ate in the unround­ ing communities, your ad will be fol­ lowed by-the comspooding initials. 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Farm fresh produce, flowers and homemade items. SAHJBDAJLMA115 American Legion Poet 45 Breakfast Mom! 7.GO am. to noon. 325 S. Church St.. Hastings. Good eats - low prices! Memories that last a lifetime begin at the Y-Tiny Tot Camp! Barry County Commission on Aging Meals on Wheels Walkathon Begins at the COA. Broadway and Wiodlawn in Hastings. 9:30 am. is registration. Walk begins at I0G0 am. Lunch will be provided afterwards. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Represents in the Michigan Parade Lansing. 11.GO am. Freeport Fire Department Auction A fundraiser for expanding rhe fire station building 10.00 am. at the fire station in downtown Freeport. To donate items, call the fire station at 616-765-5450 Hastings Day of Baseball 2004 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball at Fish Hatchery Park tn Hastings starting at 8:30 am. Last game at 7.-45 pm. Hat dogs A chips will be free starting at HGO am. until 300 an- gone. Sponsored by Hasting s Elks and Sand Ridge Bank Bearings for Beginners: An Introduction to Using a Compass Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 9 am. to noon Children 10 and older are welcome to participate. Members: $6 adults and $3 children under 12. Non members: $7 adults and $5 children under 12. Pre­ registration is required. Compasses will he providedfor use during class. • l ime: 9:00 a.m. - noon or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Delton Spring Clean-Up • Dates: 6,28 - 7'2 Sponsored by Delton Area Business Association. A trash dumpster will be at Barry 7wp Hall. 8 am. io noon for Delton area residents. No ha^srdaus waste or paint. Tires must be cut tn half. Dumpster sponsored by Delton Area Business Association. Dehon Famders' Day Weekend and Dehon Area Rotary Club. e • Iransportation protided from Central Elementary School to and from camp each day. SUNDAY, MAY 16 16th Annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet Pir • Counselor/camper ratio of I - 5 largest one-day Corvette show east of the Mississippi River. Historic Cluirlton Park. 10 am. to 4 pm. Foe more information call 945-3775 WFDNF-SDAY* MAY 19 • Yge appropriate fun-filled activities, special events and sm imminu Mayor Exchange Day in Zeeland Hastings Mayor Bob May and other city officials si sit Zeeland. Michigan Middleville’s Farmers Market Next to the Village Office, one block south of Main Street on the hanks of the Thomapple River. 7:OO am. to noon Farm fresh produce, flowers and homemade items Registration fee: S70. Financial assistance provided those in need. SATURDAY. MAY 22 Leadership Barry County Spring Thaw Marathon Relay 320 00 Per person First 100 registrants receive a t-shirt. Registration from 6 GO to 7 30 am at lhe Hastings Community Center. For more information call 945-2454 Hastings Moose Lodge #628 Breakfast 7.00 am. to 900 am 128 N Michigan Ave. in Hastings Delicious all vou can eat buffet $5.00 per person. Thomapple River Festival and Clean-Up Help clean the beautiful Thomapple Riser tn Barry County. Free lunch at Tyden Park in Hastings and a t-shirtfor participants For more information or to register call 948-8823 Big Band Event Featuring Tom Zalaoras' 13 Piece Big Band Phan* (2S») 9454574 ■ Fax: (2N) 945-031 www.ymcaoftarrycountyuxg at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. 7.GO to IOGO pm. ticket with dinner $19.95 per person. Ticket for dancing only $5.00 per person Reservations requested, call 795-3640. For more information, call the YMCA. 269-945-4574 or visit the Y MCA web site: www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org 09531710 - wvivv I I 1 �Page 20 - Thursday. May 6. 2004 - The Hastings Banner St. Rose children celebrate their First Communion Community Music School offers summer classes for kids, adults Twenty-six children celebrated their First Holy Communion Sunday. May 2. at St. Rose ot Lima Catholic Church in Hastings after months of studying the foundations of the sacrament. They include (front row. from left) Kali Wales. Emily Hayes. Theresa Feldpausch. Michaela Kalmink. Lennon Gildea, Cody Olsen. Ruth Purchase; (second row) Anastasia Gregory. Fiona Shea. Andrew Cybulski. Amanda Wilgus. Maria Bums. Rebecca Allessio; (third row) Joe Smith. Austin Caris. Connor Hays Gillons. Ethan Haywood. Lindsey Thomas. Ian Watson. Madeline Hobert; (fourth row) Felicia Diaz. Samantha Kobe. Connor von der Hoff. Lars Pyrzynski. Mallory White and Lucas Binkowski. In the back row are Diane Klipfer. Father Al Russell and Jo Carr (Reprints of this photo are available at Printing Plus in Hastings) From the Best Crew in Town! 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Registration is now open for private les­ sons in most band and orchestra instruments, guitar, keyboard and voice. Private lessons will be available June 8 through Aug. 12. Need-based financial aid is available. Those interested also may register for week-long mini-classes for children and adults in June and July at the local campus of the Kellogg Community College west of Hastings and First United Methodist Church. Most classes are $66 per student per class. The "CMS Music Camp’ is $120 per student For more information, call (269) 948­ 9441. Great Deals on Pre-owned Wheels! • Fabulous Hutes — For students entering grades 8-12. this all-flute ensemble class focuses on posture, breathing and vibrato, ending in a noon performance at the Fountain on Friday. July 16. The class is taught by Cindy Kaczmarczyk July 12-16. • Gold Jazz Band — Instrumental students can explore jazz improvisation and ensemble techniques, for beginning and intermediate students entering grades 8-12 in the fall. The course is taught by Joe LaJoye June 21-24. • Summer Strings and Winds — Students with basic music reading skills may perform in a small ensemble, learning listen­ ing skills, for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon. French horn (grades 7 to 9). and for violin, viola, and cello (grades 5 to 9). Teachers are Craig Suhusky. winds, and Sharon Wood, strings. Classes are planned for June 21-24. • Makin* It By Fakin' It — Adult (ages 16 and up) pianists learn to chord along with their favorite lunes and sound like a pro. Minimal piano background required. These sessions arc taught by Melissa Risk June 21­ 24. • Christmas in June (Deck the Halls Now) — Adults who have completed the Makin' It By Fakin' It fall course or who have more piano background get ready to jam for the holidays with favorite carols and songs. 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Thu 4 Fri 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-05-13.pdf 1aefc80a875bf16c7b9703448429307f PDF Text Text HASTINGS PB8UCUBUM niscMMCHn The Hastings VOLUME 151. No. 20 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, May 13, 2004 Ewe County Board seats to be elected INEWS feRIEFS by David T. Young Hastings to get grant from DEQ Hxrtmp win receive * $45j000 franc from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), through Bto Abandoned Well Managoneot grant program. The grant will help locale and plug abandoned well, inside Hat Ings' weUhaad protection area. The project is focused on protecting the public water aupply by proventing contamination at groandnntr Wtatan will plug aban­ doned well casings that can act as condabs lor contaminants to enter driakorg •adec , This is great news for Hastings," Me Bep. Gary Newell, R-Sararoc, was saptMed to have said in a prepared press Nsssse. protection or puonc orwamg waler from contamination has to remain tae of oar highest priorities. Clean waler it a lift aintrinmg element that is esaea"4tal for our aarvivaL The residents of Haatiags will be well served by this grant \ me]' ■ The BBQ, whieh adaMaton the program a pan of lire dean Wutcr Fund. W removal It acolicatfoas reoueatHt $1.1 million in funding during die pro­ , ipm'a second round. Editor Persistant price problems plague petrol pump With unleaded gas reaching over $2 a gallon, many young drivers like Emily Allen, are either spending more of their hard earned cash or asking parents for more gas money. Looming in the distance behind Allen are high gas prices that will continue to climb throughout the summer. The 6In aoaual Dehoo Kellogg High Sdanl ahmai banquet will be held a ' 4:30 pm. Saturday. May IS, a the Dalton Kellogg Middle School gymawsiThe Classes of 1979 sad 1954 will be fan honored groups along with this year's crap of graduates. Ken Buehler and Steve Garrett win reminisce abont frSod days and dasamaees. Hosts win be Michelle (Robrbough) Wooden. KaXky (William) Roberts. Sharon (MoM) Boyle. Lisa J. Warner and Scott SMwovfc. Mesic will be provided by the Blue WblerRocken. Those planning to anead are asked to briag a dhb to pass and table setting. There is no ctM to all alumni and guests. For more information, call Michelle Wooden at 623-5496 Corvette Show elated for Sunday • Staff Writer Creating a zoning classification for a Court Street Planned Unit Development district is moving along, as the first reading of four ordinance* was presented to the Hastings City Council Monday night. The Court Street PUD zoning classification is created and defined with regulated allow­ able uses within the district in Ordinance 1382. The proposed ordinaiKv says the PUD dis­ trict “is (to) preserve :he residential character, privacy, properly values and safety of a neighborhood south of Court Street while allowing for the expansion of the Central Business District to meet the demand for additional commercial growth in the City of Hastings.*' The other three ordinances amend the zon­ ing map to rezone current designations to the Court Street PUD. Ordinance #378 rezones the lands from Apartment/Officc District (A­ O). Ordinance #379 re-zones specified lands from General Business District (B-2) and Ordinance #380 re-zones Residential District (R-2) all to the Court Street PUD District. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the Court Street PUD district allows for the “best of both worlds.” with residential inter­ est being considered and the allowance for will not appear on the August primary ballot. County Board Vice Chairwoman James is the longest serving member, now seeking her seventh term. Walters was a candidate for Rutland Township supervisor in 2000, but lost to Roger Vilmont Neil has served on the County Board for four years after being elected in 2000 to suc­ ceed Jim Bailey. Loftus has been an unsucessful candidate many times, losing on several occasions to Robert Wenger during the 1990s in the old District 92. Mackenzie first was elected in 1998 and See CANDIDATES, pg. 2 sales. In previous years the Planning Commission and City Council had been peti­ tioned for changes concerning commercial interest in this area. With the Court Street PUD district, specif­ ic commercial interests now have access, while still maintaining residential interests. See COUNCIL, pg. 16 A -Special Tribute" was presented to Dr. Robert Cary (center) and his wife Mary (left), for their many years of service through his dental practice. State Representative Rick Shaffer was on hand to congratulate his "boyhood dentist" and friend. Cary said they appreciated the honor. Middle school students get blocked on left, not on right by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Hastings Middle School students are “blocked" from access to the Internet web site for left-wing radio talk show host Al Franken, but they can get his right-wing counterpart. Rush Limbaugh, without any Hazardous waste collection slated NEWS BRIEFS, continued page 2 years. Those who wish to file as independent can­ didates for November must do so by some­ time in the last week in July, but their names Incumbent commissioners Jeff Mackenzie, Sandra James, Kenneth Neil and Tom Wing will face opponents In the Aug. 3 GOP primary. There aieo wHI be races for probate judge, prosecuting attorney and sheriff. more commercial development. Under the Court Street PUD district, sever­ al permitted uses include attached single fam­ ily dwellings and townhouses; multi-family dwellings; bed and breakfast establishments; personal service establishments (i.e. salons, licensed massage clinics); offices of execu­ tive. administrative or professional nature; studios for instruction of dance, music and the arts; medical and dental offices. Also allowed would be the retail sale of items including antique sales, bakeries, book stores, candy stores, card store, clothing store, consumer electronics, decorator shop, fabric shop, florist, hardware store, ice cream shops, jewelry store. liquor, meat markets, musical instrument and products store, office supply store, pharmacy, photography supply store, photo copy and printing shop, restaurants (without drive-through, drive-in or drive-up services), sporting goods, video rental and Tfre 16th annual Corvette Celebration wOrheld from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mcy 16, at Chariton Part More than 300 of the celebrate vehi­ cles are expected to be pan of what is billed as “the largest ooe-day Corvette Mow east of the Mississippi River:" A modd from ea_b year it has been built is expected to be at the park. The day will include food and bever­ ages, entertainment, a swap meet, tro­ phies, and can and parts for tale. Admtssxxi is $5 for adults. $3 for chil­ dren ages 5 to 12, and 4 and under get in free. For more information, call 945­ 3775. Barry County residents are being urged to take an inventory of their house­ holds and bring their hazardous waste, ranging from batteries to pesticides, to a free disposal site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22. Three incumbent Barry County Commissioners will get a pass all the way through the election season, but five others will face contests in the Aug. 3 primary or the Nov. 2 general, or both. Commissioners Donald Nevins (District fl). James French (District #2) and Wayne Adams (District #8). all Republicans, will nm unopposed for another two-year term. Facing challengers in the Aug. 3 primary election will be incumbents Sandy James (District #3), from Marlin Walters; Kenneth Neil (District #4). from Howard R. (Hoot) Gibson; Chairman Jeff Mackenzie (District #5). from Michael Callton and Mark Noteboom; and Tom Wins (District #7). from Jeff VanNortwick. There were only two Democrats who filed to run in the Nov. 2 general election, John J. Loftus in District # 4 and Dee Lowell in District #6. Only one Democrat has been elected to the County Board in the last 16 Plans for Court Street PUD district proceeding by Marcie Westover Dolton HS alumni banquet io May 15 PRICE 50C Delton has 3 valedictorians Delton Kellogg High School has announced it has three valedictorians for the Class of 2004 They are (from left) Evan Williams. Shannah Fisher and Jon Erickson. More academcally talented Delton seniors are showcased on Page 3 of today's edition of the Banner. The Franken websites for “The O’Franken Factor" has commentary from the show on a variety of topics, including the war in Iraq and the performance of President George W. Bush. Franken is the author of best-selling books including “Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot" and “Lies and the Lying Liars Wi»o trouble. However. Superintendent Chris Cooley said he doesn’t think the discrepancy is part of a “right wing conspiracy.” Because of a new Internet filtering system at Hastings Middle School, certain web sites arc “blocked" as a way to protect students from material that may be regarded as harm­ Tell Them." Harbison said the Limbaugh websites does not have a radio station attached to it and that ful or inappropriate. Steven Hart)ison. director of operational services, said the Franken website is blocked because there is a radio station attached to the website. The new filters block out all radio stations and music websites, so that music cannot be downloaded. Illegally download­ ing music has become a tangled legal issue and something the school does not want to have to deal with. search. As teachers or staff run into a website that is blocked that needs to be used, the school will remove the block, Harbison said. Concerning the Franken website. Harbison said they haven’t had any time to research it to sec if it should be unblocked. Cooley said they will be working probably until summer on checking into websites that may be need to be “unblocked.” is why it is not blocked. When the filters were first initiated they were so sensitive that all search engines also were blocked. Some search engines had to be “released” so that students could use them to �Page 2 - Thursday, Banner CANDIDATES, continued from page 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------became chairman when Bailey left at the end of 2000. Callton is a chiropractor from Nashville and has been Maple Valley School Board president. Noteboom also is from Nashville. Tripp was first elected in 1998 and is seek­ ing her fourth term. Lowell, co-owner of rhe Sharp Park campground, was an unsuccessful candidate in 2000. Wing is seeking his third term after sue- NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Old tires ire welcome loo, but there is 1 fee for disposing them. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held at the Barry County Expo Center (fairgrounds), located between Hastings and Middleville. The event is a joint effort of the Barry County Solid Wase Oversight Committee. Barry-Eaton District Health Department. City Waste Management and the Barry County Fair Board. In August, the collection anil be held at Yankee Springs Fire Station. concert will be under ’he direction of Patti LaJoye, with assistance from Jenny Bender Russell, Moyer's granddaughter. Former Moyer students who wish to par­ ticipate and have not indicated so, should call Steve Youngs at 269-945-4350 or Fred Jacobs at 269-945-9747 or 945-9554 The annual alumni banquet will begin with a dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Tickets are available at Bosley's for $10 or those interested can send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Donna Kinney, 415 N. Taffee, Hastings, 49058. Essay contest deadline Friday Pancake supper to help ‘Meals’ The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an essay writing contest for are children, in celebration of Michigan Week May 14-22. The deadline for entry is Friday. All children in grades kindergarten through fifth are eligible. The essay must 500 words or less on the theme “Great Lakes, Great Traditions: This is your McDonald’s of Hastings will be host for a pancake supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13. The dinner will feature McDonald's hotcakes and sausage al the regular menu price of $2.09, but $1 from every hotcake meal sold will benefit the Meals on Wheels pro­ gram it the Barty County Commission on Aging. Seconds also will be available at a cost of $1, with 50 cents from each of those Michigan.” Prizes will be awarded in each age group and the grand prize will be $25, donated by Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. For more information, call the chamber office at 945-2454. COA Walkathon will be Saturday The Barry County Commission on Aging will hold its 15th annual Meals on Wheels Walkathon Saturday morning. May 15. The walk raises money for COA nutrition programs, including Home Delivered ■ Meals, which provides Barry County home­ bound seniors with balanced meals to help them maintain or reach adequate nutritional health. Proceeds will also help provide more meals at COA Friendship Center, where older adults congregate for lunch. Beginning and ending at the COA. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, walkers in the event will have a choice of a one- or three-mile outdoor route. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m_, and the walk begins at 10 ajn. Lunch will be provided following the I walk People of all ages who would like to col­ lect pledges and walk in the Meals on Wheel, Walkathon may call the COA at 9*8-4856 by May 5 to pre-register. Walken may begin to solicit pledges right away, using the pledge sheet that will be provided. Those who do not wish to walk, but would be willing to make a pledge or aolicit pledge, for someone else, may contact the COA. One hundred percent of the money col­ lected locally stays in Barry County. "These funds help us serve over 50,000 meals a year to older adults who live near us. work near us and enrich our lives," the COA said in a press release. Delton High play set for May 13-15 The Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company will present. The “Once in the Future King.” Thursday. Friday and Saturday. May 13.14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. b the Delton Kellogg Auditorium Tickets are $4 and are reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased in the high school guidance office. The students will present the madcap farce where King Arthur and a number of “Ladies-in-Waiting” to the queen are stranded in a small, modern-day American town, when Merlin, attempting to save Arthur from the evil Mordred, casts a spell into the future. Arthur must stay in modem times until he can recruit knights to return with him to do battle. The comedy revolves around the lack of “knightly material,” except in the guise of modern-day women motorcycle riders. Concert to follow alumni banquet Immediately following the Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 15, a concert will be held to honor former Hastings vocal music teacher Herb Moyer. The concert will be held in the high school lecture hall al 7:30 p.m. Those attending the banquet will move from the cafeteria to lhe lecture hall for the concert. An alumni choir will sing a newly com­ posed song to honor Mr. Moyer. A few solos also will be performed by former Moyer students. Singers will practice from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 15th in the lecture hall. The sales going to Meals on Wheels. Barry County Transit also will be offer­ ing free transportation to and from the Hastings McDonald's from 4 to 6 p.m. that evening on their new trolley. Call the transit at 948-8098 to arrange a ride. Anyone who would like more informa­ tion about Meals on Wheels or would like to become a volunteer may call the Commission on Aging at 269-948-4856. Program planned on county roads The Bury County Road Commiuioo will present “County Roads and You.” a program plumed for Tuesday afternoon. May 18, at 1:30 p.m. al the Pieroe Cedar Creek Institute. The program will include information about road funding, the Road Commission and its relations with local townships and new road technology. For more information, call (269) 945­ 3449. Jaycees to host spaghetti dinner The Hastings Jaycees will have a spaghetti benefit dinner in memory of fel­ low Jaycce Jason Rose from 4 to 8 pun. Monday, May 24, at Mills Landing restau­ rant All proceeds from this event will be presented to the Rose family. Meals will be prepared and served by the Hastings Jaycees for a $5 donation. Children ages 4 and under will eat for free. Anyone interested in making a monetary donation toward this event may do so by sending it to the Hastings Jaycees, P.O. Box 193, Hastings, 49058. For further information or to help with this event, please contact local Jaycee President Scott Chipman at 269-945-9981. The Jaycees arc a non-profit community service organization for young people ages 21-39 who arc interested in developing leadership skills while providing services to the community. For information about the Hastings Jaycees, call Membership Vice President Scott Pearson at 269-838-0397 or visit the web site at www.hastingsjaycees.org. Nominations sought for‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Club of Hastings is seek­ ing nominations for lhe Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club pro­ gram that honors members of the communi­ ty who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional pub­ lic-spirited deeds who. because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. This year’s award will be presented at lhe Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon on Thursday. May 26, at YMCA of Barry County’s Camp Algonquin. In addition to being recognized at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recip­ ient has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfesl parade in August. To nominate someone for the award, please pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After tilling out the nomina­ tion form, return it to the library in person or via mail by Friday. May 14. ceeding the late Emmet Herrington. VanNortwick is a former member of lhe Parks and Recreation Commission. Meanwhile. State Rep. Gary Newell (RSaranac) will seek his third and final two-year term in Lansing. A former commander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, he will be opposed by Democrat David Bnnkert. who owns a coffee shop in Gun Lake after losing his 20-ycar job to a company that pulled up stakes and moved outside the United States. Newell defeated Bailey in lhe GOP primary in 2000 and then bested Democratic chal­ lengers Henry Sanchez in November 2000 and Rebecca Lukasiewicz in 2002, polling better than 60 percent of the vote both times. Sanchez, incidentally, is now listed as a Democratic candidate in the 70th District northeast of the 87th District, which includes all of Barry Country and roughly lhe southern half of Ionia County. The most crowded field of candidates is in the non-partisan race for Barry County Probate Judge. Stephanie Fekkes was appointed to the post in March after the retire­ ment of Richard Shaw. She will be opposed by William Doherty. Tom Evans. David Kuzava and Jill Steele. The top two vote get­ ters in the primary will meet in the November genera] election to decide who gets the job until the term ends on Jan. 1. 2007. There will be two races in the category of “county elected offices." Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who was appointed in 1995 to succeed David Wood and was elected in i996 and 2000, will face challenges from Dar Leaf and Neal Johnson, both members of lhe department. Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, who was elected in 2000 to replace the resigned Dale Crowley, will be opposed by Marcel Stoetzel. Seeking re-election without any opposition Gary Newell David Bnnkert will be County Clerk Deb Smith, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Treasurer Sue Vandecar, Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle and Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Filing for precinct Democratic Party dele­ Anderson, both of Rutland Township; and Steven Cook of Woodland Township. Filing for precinct delegate for the Republican Party were George Cullers of Baltimore Township; Julie DeBoer and Donald Drewel. both of Carlton Township; Agnes Adrounie and Ken and Marge Radant. all of Hastings; Walt Herwarth and Jeff VanNortwick. both of Johnstown Township; Patricia Walton of Rutland Township; David Stevens. Larry Etter. Michael Olinger, Mark Englert!) and Vicki Jerkatis. all of Yankee Springs Township. A total of 23 Democrats and 15 Republicans filed for precinct delegate. gate positions were Joseph Lukasiewicz and Cart Mcllvain, Baltimore Township; Kim Townsend, Eileen Oehler, George Williston, J. Lynne Fisher, Randall Hughes, Cloe R. Oliver, and Robert and Carol Jones Dwyer, all of Hastings; Barbara and Kenneth Cichy, John Hosier and Joseph W. Runner, all of Hope Township; John Loftus of Irving Township; Charlotte A. Brace and Christal Norton, both of Johnstown Township; Alberta and Melvin D. Goebel, both of Orangeville Township; Catherine E. and Lewis John First Friday continues to examine ‘11 steps’ by David T. Young Editor Citizen Don Groendyk told the First Friday audience May 7 that he’s “excited about the reform afoot in Barry County.” He was speaking about the unveiling last month of a bipartisan 12-step recovery plan for county government reform. However, he acknowledged that defend­ ers of the status quo and many of those in power are not happy about suggestions for change. “It’s going to take courage because there are pressures from both parties. The last time we were here (at First Friday) there was a lot of circling th^ wagons and defen­ , sive comments." Officials from both the Barry County Democratic and Republican parties out­ lined their 12 proposed government reforms, including all night meetings for the County Board, eliminating some per diem payments for attending certain meet­ ings. abolishing the Officers Compensation Commission, insisting all elected officials serve out their full terms unless there arc extenuating circumstances, eliminating public subsidies for the city-county airport and scaling back benefits offered to com­ missioners, who are supposed to be part­ time. Some elected officials took issue with the proposed reforms and Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle several times publicly has stated the proposals were based on inaccuracies. When questioned by Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, he did not disclose any factual information or examples to support his contention, saying mostly he felt it’s all an attack on current public officials. Groendyk went on to say at the First Friday. “Traditionally, reform has always dodged the party label. I’m impressed with the way the two parties used the word reform. This is an important step. Perhaps it will touch off something statewide.” Some Republicans have expressed out­ rage at GOP Chairman Mark Englerth. with William Womer saying he didn’t want to work with Democrats. Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill has stated be will not participate in GOP functions because of issues he has with its leadership. Englerth worked with former Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer on the proposed 12-step program and has defended the suggestions as talking points toward better local government. A special committee of Barry County Republicans now is working on an alterna­ tive “kinder and gentler” set of reform pro­ posals and hopes to make it public on Monday night. May 17. Reynolds, as chairman of the Republican Party’s Issues Committee, gave the First Friday attendees an update saying. “We’ve had two meetings of over an hour each. We’re working toward a consensus, which will be pretty difficult. “We’ll probably wind up closer to six proposals rather than 12.” The number has been reduced from 12 to 11 already, as the County Board of Commissioners last month voted to elimi- First Friday forum moderator Robert Dwyer holds a Barry County pamphlet that contains vital information abut elected and appointed officials. right after they milked the cows. But times Traditionally, reform has always dodged the party label. I’m impressed with the way the two parties used the word reform. This is an important step. Perhaps it will touch off sometning suuewKje. — Don Groendyk nate the Officers Compensation Commission, which is appointed to set the pay of elected officials. “We’re happy to report that the County Board voted to abolish the OCC.” Dwyer said. “We’ve got a ways to go. but we’re happy about this first step.” Current Democratic Party Chairman Mel Goebel said. “I’m happy to see the county Board abolish the OCC. Now the next pri­ ority is to consider having meetings at night.” Dwyer added. “The old County Board of Supervisors used to meet in the mornings Read tin BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. have changed." Perhaps the most contentious issue is the one to eliminate spending public tax dol­ lars on the airport, insisting instead that it charge users fees. Some critics have con­ tended lhe airport, under the current setup, is little more than an aerial playground for more wealthy individuals. Supporters say an airport is needed for economic growth. Eileen Oehler said. “Planes at the airport should help pay for using the facility, they shouldn't get a free ride." Donald Wiggins said, “I don't think at this point the case has been made for pub­ lic subsidization of the airport. However, there has to be some accommodation, some middle ground, that has to be worked cut.” Dwyer said. "The issue of the airport can be resolved only after the anger subsides." Waller Forsberg brought another of the now 11 proposals, saying. “What galls some people is that the county commis­ sioners get paid for attending committee meetings and volunteers get nothing. That’s an inequity that needs to be addressed.” Pat Walton, a member of the Barry County Republican Party asked why the County Board refuses to take suggested reforms seriously. “"Is it the pay or the power trip?” she asked. Dwyer answered. “That’s something for the voters to decide." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 13. 2004 - Page 3 Delton Kellogg announces top 10 students for Class of 2004 Three Delton Kellogg High School seniors are sharing valedictorian honors for the Class of 2004. They are Jon Erickson. Shannah Fisher and Evan Williams. The salutatorian is Kevin Rook. The following is a sketch of Delton's lop 10 academic students: • Jon Erickson is the son of Barbara and David Erickson. His plans after high school are to attend Michigan State University and go into broadcast journalism, with emphasis on sports journalism. His long range goals are to graduate from college and make a living with communication skills, "have a family and enjoy life.” • Shannah Fisher, daughter of Denise and Robert Fisher, plans to go to Olivet College and get into the field of teaching secondary math and coaching. Long range goals are to graduate from college, get a good teaching job and "hopefully become a successful ath­ letic coach.” • Evan Williams is the son of Susan and Rick Williams. He plans to attend either Grand Valley State University or Hope College. About his long-range goals, he said. "Have a job that 1 enjoy going to every day and earn enough money to support my famiiy" • Salutatorian Kevin Rook, whose parents are Carolyn and Larry Cook, will attend Michigan State University or Central Michigan University and go into the field of environmental science. "I would like to have a well paying, enjoyable job,” he said oh is long range goals. • Morgan Boyle, daughter of Sharon and Bid Boyle, to go to Hope College, majoring in elementary education or nursing. She wants to become a teacher or nurse in the long run. • Sarah Font, daughter of Julie Font and Troy Font, this fall will be at Western Michigan University to study international relations and French. She said her long range goals are to “overcome anorexia, be happy and successful." * Kyle Hawk is the son of Dana and Connie Hawk. He plans to attend Western Michigan University and go into engineering. The only thing he listed in his long range plans is "fam­ ily." * Elizabeth Kuykendall, daughter of Nichole and Les Ridner and Scott Kuykendall and Darcy Doczma. wants to go to Lake Superior Stale University and study criminal­ istics. Her long range goals: “Be employed by the FBI. investigating high profile crimes." * Kortni Matteson is the daughter of Kelli and Kevin Matteson. Her plans after high school are to go to Kalamazoo Valley Community College, get into physical thera­ py and play basketball. “Get married" is what she mentioned as a long range goal. * Chris Olson, whose parents are Rona and Barry Haas, will attend Western Michigan University or Michigan Technological University and major in mechanical engineer­ ing. His long range goals are to “have a career in engineering and possibly ntn my own firm later on." The Top Ten academic students for the Class of 2004 at Delton Kellogg High School (front, from left) Elizabeth Kuykendall, Sarah Font Morgan Boyle, Kortni Matteson, Shannah Fisher, (back) Jon Erickson, Kevin Rook, Chris Olson, Kyle Hawk and Evan wimams. Delton seniors receiving Bronze Cords for grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.84 were (front row, from left) Nicole Kotrba, Breams Humphreys, Jessie Holmquist, Jamie Harvath, Keri Kevem, Heather Hynes. Amanda Houglum, Rhonda DybaMd, Lyndsay Hammond, Amanda Anaya. Michelle Dennany, (second row) Zac Culbert. Rachel Motesworth, Jessica Broadhurst, Tyler Ogden, Eric Osborne, Mackenzie Rohm, Miguel Bustamante, Brandon Beeler, Josh Anderson, (back row) Kris Oglesbee, Brad Peake, Amanda Eddy. Stephanie Berendt, Sarah Boniface, Kai Haines Robin DeWaters, Autumn Felder. Missing: Stephanie Morrow, Elena Liceaga, Michael Insaiata, Rex Ferris. Amanda Englesma. Jennifer Young, Hannah Bourdo, Jeffrey Younglove and Lynsey Miller. Earning Gold Cords at Delton Kellogg High School for achieving cumulative grade point averages of between 3.85 and 4.0 were (front, from left) Elizabeth Kuykendall, Sarah Font.iMorgan Boyle. Kortni Matteson, Shannah Fisbe. (back row) Jon Erickson, VWedfotorian Jon Erickson, Salutatorian Kevin Rook, Valedictorian Shannah Fisher and Valedictorian Evan Williams. Earning a combination of Gold and Silver Cords for academic achievement at Delton Kellogg High School were (front row, from left) Sarah Font. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Kevin Rook, Kyle Hawk. Jon Erickson, Morgan Boyle, Kortni Matteson, (second row) James Tolhurst, Courtney Pueblo. Samantha Doubledee, Evan Williams. Shannah Fisher, Shanna Tamminga, Roxann Huisman, Amber Lawrence, (back row) Chelsea DeCoe, Chris Olson, John Noto. Norman Smith. Brett Michael, Todd Champion, Victoria Bhola and County Board makes ‘quiet’ appointment for solid waste Furu-Baker said the program may be even more important in the near futur- because of by David T. Young Editor Heather Campbell. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning made an appointment without controversy. The appointment of Eric Pessell to the Barry County Waste Oversight Committee was done without comment. Pessell. director of environmental health for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, replaces Jim Rutherford, a fellow employee of the Health Department. The quiet move was in contrast to contro­ versial appointments and non-renewal of appointments that have characterized county business over the last year and has included the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals. Agricultural Preservation Board and the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Approved the renewal of the Joint Workforce Development Agreement for two years, beginning July 1. The agreement is with Branch and Calhoun counties and involves job training and assistance services. Making remarks before passage of lhe agreement were Christopher Wigent. superin­ tendent of the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Elaine Furu-Baker. director of the Winners of Silver Cord honors for achieving grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.84 in Delton Kellogg High School's Class of 2004 were (front, from left) Heather Campbell. Chelsea DeCoe. Samantha Doubledee, Courtney Pueblo. Amber Lawrence. Roxann Huisman. Shanna Tamminga. Victoria Bhola (back row) James Tolhurst. Chris Olson. John Noto. Norman Smith, Brett Michael and Todd Champion. workforce development program, and Bruce Nelson, who operates the "Work First” pro­ gram in Barry County, which offers help to people on assistance who want to get into the workforce. plant closings recently in the area. • Authorized a grant agreement between the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Barry County Sheriff’s Department to buy a new livescan fingerprint machine for $17,000 with $12,750 covered by the Department of Community Health and the other $4.250 to be taken from the sheriff's department budget. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer told the board the department’s old fingeiprinting scanner already is obsolete after five years and the manufacturer no longer offers sup­ port. • Listened to a presentation by Connr Fast, who coordinates the substance abuse program for jail inmates. • Agreed to purchase a a garden tractor for $8,164 to mow lawns on county property, at the recommendation of Building and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb. • Approved the purchase of a laptop com­ puter for $1,699 for the county mapping department after receiving a request from David Shinavier. • Approved the expenditure of $4,550 for a summer intern for the prosecutor’s office. • Excused the absence of Eighth District Commissioner Wayne Adams, who was injured over the weekend after falling off a horse, but is now recuperating. • Scheduled the next County Board meet­ ing for 7:30 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall. �Pago 4 - Thursday. May 13. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Let local kids mow park lawns Override bans partial birth abortion To the editor: Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing submitted 460,034 signatures to the Elections Division of the Michigan Secretary of State's office April 15. The People's Override petition drive initiates leg­ islation to outlaw partial birth abortions in Michigan. When the petition language is approved by the legislature, it will become law and cannot be vetoed by Governor Granholm. In addi­ tion. the language will not have to appear on the ballot for a public vote. It will be the people who ultimately over­ ride Gov. Jennifer Granhohn's veto of the Legal Birth Definition Act The Legal Birth Definition Act if not vetoed by Gov. Granholm. would have outlawed partial birth abortion in Michigan. The People's Override is in response to the outpouring of concern for children who are in the process of being born. Governor Granhohn's veto of the Legal Birth Definition Act showed her radical pro-abortion position. The results of the People’s Override in just three short months show where the people of Michigan stand. We want children to be pro­ tected. Special appreciation must feo to the thou­ sands of pro-life volunteers (some of whom came from Barry County) who gathered sig­ natures to outlaw partial birth abortion. They deserve praise for their fortitude and for being defenders of truth and life. After the signatures are verified by the elections division of the Michigan Secretary of State's office, the Michigan Board of Canvassers will give their approval and will present the legislation to the Michigan House and Senate. Martha Stoetzel. Woodland (Know Your County Commissioners) District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Novins, 512 W. State Street. Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. ' District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court. Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 6 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. uounry Aomin tsuaior Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. (jCnow Your Legislators: To the editor: At the Hastings City Council meeting of April 26. lhe city manager recommended, with full council approval except one. hiring out the summer parks mowing to an outside It is God, not man, who is right-wise Dear editor, Truth and righteousness (righi-wisenessj is the mind of man oi the Word of God? Or perhaps better said today. Truth and right-wiseness is the mind of man versus the word of God? Let me share a couple illustrations from life. Just two days ago while visiting a family, lhe father threw a pack of cigarettes on the table. I comment­ ed to him. ‘those will kill you.* He responded with. *1 know.* This family has been forced to sell two homes that 1 know of since I have known them. The ocher illustration occurred more than 40 years ago. when I was selling real estate. Another family was forced to sell their home because they burned their money on cigarettes. Why do people do so many such things? Before I started writing this letter, 1 had just fin­ ished reading Deuteronomy Chapter eight (verses 17-20). which ends with these words, 'then you say in your heart. "My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.' And you shall remem­ ber the Lord your God. for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Then it shall be. if you by any means for­ get the Lord your God, and follow ocher gods, and serve them and worship them. I testify against you this day that you shall surely perish. As the nations which the Lord destroys before yc i. so you shall perish, because you would not be obedient to the voice of the Lord your God. You ought to read the whole chapter. ‘Now all these things happened to them as exam­ ples. and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.” I Corinthians 10:11. Isn't it interesting that the Bible does not begin with man's mental search for God and His truth and right-wiseness? But rather it begins with. God has spoken. Geneses 1:1 ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This conflict of the mind of man versus the word of God as the source of truth and right-wiseness is so popular and a very healed combat in the nations of our world, the religions of our world, in the churches of our nation, an.1 our world. The fact that God has spoken is no secret, it is well documented by the written word of prophe­ cy. nd human experience of cause and effect, and history (HisStory). Now this word of troth, word of right-wiseness. you do not have to read it However, those who fail to learn by the experiences of others are doomed to make the same mistakes themselves. Have you noticed the conversations and the news reports in lhe newspapers and magazines, as well as radio and TV news, are almost entirely the repeating of the mistakes of people, one generation after another? Have you noticed that the lack of truth (decep­ tion). is a growing cause of human suffering, in children, families, etc. (immorality, divorce, drags, crime, sin, etc.) Have you noticed the truth will make you free? We read in John 8:31-32,36. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free... Therefore if the Son makes yon free, you shall be free indeed.” May I ask why people do these things? ‘Why do you spend money for what is not bread. And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me. and eat what is good. And let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you — The sure mercies of David.” Isaiah 55:2-3. ‘Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corrup­ tion, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reaps everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart* Galatians 6:7-9. Is it because people don't know, because people won’t listen? Mark 4:24 Then He said to them. Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.* Is it not the difference in what you hear? 2 Timothy 3:7,13 "always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.* Romans l(h2-4, •For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not sub­ mitted to the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wiseness) to everyone who believes." Rus Sarver, Hastings ) ( Write & A Letter U.S. Sanata Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ tative. y.S, Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barty County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. CaH: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senat0.michig8n.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HERE ARE THE RULES: ) The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for competing reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous win not be pub­ lished. • AU letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks* wHI not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. contractor for $20,000. Most companies contract out work so as to save money, but not our city government Due to the fact this city is not reducing any manpower or improving any operations, the only thing being accomplished is spending an extra $20,000 of our taxes. If the city employees needed more help in the parks this summer, think of all the local people who are out of work and students who need summer work. This would seem to be a less costly route to take. Put kids to work and maybe have some of that $20,000 left over to spend on something else. Lisa Minnich. Hastings ‘Dick and Mike’ show is awesome lb the editor: There is something awesome happening Thursday evenings at the Barry County Jail. The men here have coined it as “The Dick and Mike Show." though Mike and Dick are quick to point to Jesus as the host We have been taught that He can somehow love os as we are; yet. He loves us so much that it's impossible for Him to leave us as we are. Lives are truly being changed. Many of lhe men leaving the jail are finding them­ selves at the Thomapple Valley Church and experiencing the same unconditional love. TVC has recently started an after care pro­ gram for released inmates. All of us who attend the “Dick and Mike Show" appreciate Mike. Dick and TVC for their efforts. We're also gratefol to DaryL Charlie. Mr. Johnson and Chaplin Bill Medendorp. who run similar programs at the jail. The believers here at BCJ, Stanley R. Wilkins, Rich Blake New probate judge I recently had a bed experience with new probate court Judge Stephanie Fekkes regard­ ing a juvenile who I was assaulted by last summer. This young man harassed me on two dif­ ferent occasions. His probation officer, Mark Peterson, refused to do anything. When I asked for a personal protection order there was a police report filed by Hastings City Police. I was denied the per­ sonal protection order. However, it was ordered in the juvenile's probation by Judge shaw that he was io have no contact with me. I feel let down by our criminal justice sys­ tem as a victim. It shows me some people can get away with anything. It shows me Judge Fekkes is soft on crime. Elden SbeUeebergcr, Hastings • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or wfl be edited heavily. • “Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue win be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: HMtfavi Burner What about death penalty? Responses to our weekly question. How would you feel about Michigan instituting the death penalty? — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Bannsr, Inc. A Division o< J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 John Jacona rraoanc jacoct PraWdart MoaPiwkM Stevun Jacoba Saovtvyfrroaauror -NEWSROOM* Derid T. 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Hl 490M �The Hasting* Bmvw - Thursday, May 13,2004 - Page 5 Community newspaper is like a scrapbook 'What we want, and what we shall have, is the royal American privilege of living and dying in a country town, running a country newspaper, saying what we please when we please, how we please and to whom we please." — William Allen White publisher of the Emporia Gazette candidates than at any time in recorded history. Plus many other positions throughout the county have competition for the jobs for the fast time in yean. Thai's good for Barry County, it's good for government and it's important to the democracy. Let's just hope it will continue for years to come. "The best way to predict the future is to create if . - Art Martell As country journalists, it's our job to get all the news from our communities every week, written down in a journal we call a news­ paper. A scrap book of our community family, naturally will contain some good and bad news every week. No community is all good, nor all bad for that matter. People don't really understand the awe­ some responsibility newspaper reporters face each week. Why we didn't cover something, why we selected one story over another, why we said what we did about someone. 'Where did you get that information?* they will sometimes ask. It always looks different when it's in print. Yet it's still a rewarding trade. To be a pan of nearly everything going on in our communities, the printable as well as the unprint­ able. Its flattering to have our opinion asked for. our counsel sought 'Experience counts in musical productions. Even with an aca­ and our opinions read. demic background in theater, you learn how to put on a show by put­ The newspaper helps so many, covering successful projects, the ting on a show. Ifs that simple. Everyone has a part to play. Some people and all the activities they make a pari of their lives. Yet we sing the songs, some dance the dances. Others provide the musical cannot forget the responsibility we have as newspaper reporters. accompaniment the costumes, the stage sets, the props, the scenery, News is whatever happens in our town. Our coverage must be fair lhe lights, the cast. Each depends on the ocher. When everyone and accurate, but it must be consistent. We: xrst continue to be there works together, they produce a good show.' week in and week out People all over Barry County count on us to So said the late Herb Moyer in an 'In Focus' story published in get the news. At times people will get upset with us. and we with the Reminder Fehr. 14, 1978. At that time. Herb Muyer had pro­ them. It’s inescapable in our business Arid yet the power and the duced 25 programs for the community's enjoyment, since coming to influence to the community the newspaper has makes it all worth­ . Hastings in 1949. He was an amazing teacher, one many former while. Hastings High School students even today list as their favorite and There'S no question, a newspaper can make a difference in a com­ a person who made an impact on their life. munity. We are the community scrapbook, the family album from Herb set high standards for his students and he made tL-m meas­ which we derive the strength to become the cheerleaders because ure up to their potential. He was accomplished in getting more from we know the community best his students than most teachers, and I believe it was because of his We can't worry about the asinine threats, we are the profession­ dedication to his career and music and uierefore he was able to als, we know what must be done. When people get bad news or hear transfer this appreciation to his students something they don't want to hear, they can become very hard to The last time 1 saw Herb was in church for a funeral mass. I was deal with. It's just human nature. It doesn't matter if you’re selling singing in the church choir. When I saw him come in, a nervousness them a shin, telling them their car's motor is no good, or that their came over me. for I knew this performance had to be up to his stan­ son did something bad or even that their feet stink. If they don't want dards. It was so nice to talk to him after the service for a few min­ the hear it they wool listen. utes before he and his wife, Eileen, left They were a special couple, We have a job to do and no matter what anyone says, it's still one one that complemented each other. of the best jobs there is. As news professionals we must make sure Hastings was blessed to have had the Moyers choose Hastings as we don't measure our worth by a few disgruntled readers, but by the their hometown and for the beautiful music he made during his time. impact we have on the community as a whole and the issues we On Saturday evening, former choir students and Moyas' family cover each week. will gather to "put on a show.' The choir will perform in the I hope all the readers of the Banner this week look over the elec­ Hastings High School lecture ball at 7:30 pm, immediately fol­ tion announcements to see news is being made in Barry County. lowing the almuni banquet If you are able to attend, you'll find it to Five of the eight county commissioners are being challenged for be an artistic event the community will talk about for years to come. their jobs. Our newly appointed probate judge position has five peo­ - Fred Jacoba, vice praMeai, J-Ad Graphics ple. one incumbent and four challengers, running, which is more Musical tribute fitting to teacher Herb Moyer Proclaiming Equal Pay Day Hastings Business and Professional Women's Club Deb Baker Vice President (left) and Mary Macqueen, president, right) receive a proclamation from the Mayor of Hastings, Robert May, proclaiming April 20,2004, ae Equal Pay Day tor Women. 1576 Whiskey Run Drive Directions: (from Hostings) FoUow M-37 south from Hastings city Inuits, approximately six miles, and jut past Lawrence Road v Whishey Rm Drive and watch for signs. JI69500: Rooms with a view!!! Country quality abounds la this sedated reaiag where eresyehoe you look the striking iwilingi will increase year desire to acquire this oamandtag property. 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Meleca Dr. Claudell Cox WALK-OUT RANCH ON FOUR ACRES 25 min. from Grand Rapids 2500 eq. ft. finished living space Mein floor laundry 21/2 baths Ear, nose and throat specialists practicing at Advanced Eyecare Drs Claudell Cox and Robert J. Meleca State University. Dr. Meleca has been in prac­ both will be coming to Pennock Hospital to tice in Detroit for nine years and has recently me patients in foe Professional Building relocated to Grand Rapids. He specializes in disorders of foe ear, nose and throat In addi­ across from the hospital. Both MDs, they belong to a group practice tion. he has a special interest in disorders of called Grand Rapids Ear, Nose and Throat, ' voice, speech and swallowing disorders, head and neck oncology. PC. with one other physician Thomas W. Both physicians participate with most Pfennig, an osteopath. insurance plans and provide comprehensive The new doctors will be working in the Advanced Eyecare suite with Dr. Michael care to patients of all ages. Grand Rapids Ear. Nose and Throat also Flohr and his staff at 915 W. Green St.. Ste. provides other services such as allergy testing KOI. Hastings 49058. Dr. Cox will be there every other Wednesday afternoon, seeing and treatment and bearing aid sales and serv­ ice. It has two licensed audiologists on staff patients from 1 to 4 p.m.. starting May 12. for all hearing concerns. Cox. a native of Chicago, Illinois, received Both doctors are now doing Coblationhis medical degree from the University of Assisted Tonsillectomy available at Spectrum Michigan, where he did his general surgery Health in Grand Rapids. internship and otolaryngology residency. He also bolds a bachelor of arts degree from the University in San Diego. California. He is licensed by the State of Michigan, and has been practicing in Grand Rapids since July 2002. Dr. Cox specializes in disorders of the ear. nose and throat, witi pedal interest in facial plastic surgery and head and neck oncology. Robert J. Meleca. 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Memorial graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Hastings Towhship Cemetery w/Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hvnpice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral due in November, nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special thanks for all the loving years to Kim Brouwers and Home. | Barb Thompson. A memorial service for Arlene was held Tuesday at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 Main Street, Caledonia. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. According to Arlene’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia Chapel. Keith Tabberer CARRIER. MISSISSIPPI Keith Tabberer, age 87, went to be with his Lord on May 7.2004. He fanned in the Freeport and Nashville areas for many years after serving in the United States Army in World War IL receiv­ ing the Purple Heart and other medals. He is survived by one son, Dan; two grand­ children; three great grandchildren; one brother, Hany (Grace) Tabberer. two sisters. Flora Priester and Lora Faussett. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLKASANTVIKW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlmj. MI 49050. P*stor. Slew Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 chord) pboae. Susday Service 9J0 a.m.; Suoday School I1O ajn.; Saaday Eveamg Service 6.-00 pja; Bible Study R Prayer Ttaae Vfe^Kuttey nifbts 6J0 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Fatter Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mm 4J0 pjn.; Suoday Masses 8J0 un. aad 11 fl) aza; CoaSwriM Samrday 3JO-4:I5 F* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings Mich. W. Chyico Garrison. rasaor. Sunday School 930 ajn.; classes for all ugn Manun( W«4“P a-tn. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7fl) p* arr. Rainbow* or J J. Bibte Qua (apts 2 through 7 ar firm trade), Kids dab or Mr BMe quiz (apes 8-12); Youth hOwriea or Taea Bftto Quiz (apes 13-19); Adah Bible Study -No spetama HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richad Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scrat Church pboae. Wk945-4995. Church website; www. bope'tm.cri Church Fax No, 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. DeWah BcMetL Office boon. Wed/Thun.. 9 ajn. to 1 pjn. Sraatey Mnraiar 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10.45 vm. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth. Suaday evening service 6 pjaSoathinr PreSchool (ages 344). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 a-m.. 12-2:30 p.UL Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wectaesday 6-8 p m. Jr. High Youth (Gr6.7RI). Wednesday. 7 pjn. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irvi^), Rt Rev. David T. Haanhck Rector. Sunday Service That* 9:15 ora. Morning Prayer. 11 fl) ajn. Holy Communing Wrdrwsriny 6fl) pjn. Evening Prayer service. Al services using Ac traditiaod 1928 Book at Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327.. Visit our website al bnpJ/www.cburchseek/net/ctairch/s ndrcwmaW or email ns at rtrevhn*nrickRyahoocom. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31G5 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 47058, Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Wonhip Service*: Sunday, 11 fl) ajn.; Sunday School. 10 urn far al ape*. FIRST BAFTBT CHURCH 309 E Wmdtawa. Harass. Pastor Dm> Currie. Senior Pastor. Paator Dove Wood Sr. - Adak Muustnes Ptotor Ryan White, Youth. 9J0 xm. Sunday School far all 10.45 ajn., Morning Worship Service; 6fl) p.m., Evening Service: 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjr_ Awroa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Pnyer aad Bible Saidy. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. EMMANUEL EFISCOPAL CHURCH ‘Member Cterch efte Rbrid-Mdr Anglican Comauauoa.’ 315 W. Coder Sc (corner of S. Broadway and W. Cato St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Ft Chariea P. McCabe Ill. Rector. Mt F. William Voctberj. Director of Music. Sunday Wontap - 8 a.m. and 10 ajn. Ctaldrea* Chapel aad Sunday School at 10 aun. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9:45 ajn Suoday School Hour. II fl) a.m. Morning Wonhip Service*. 6 fl) p.m. evnuap Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p-m Service* far Aduks. Teem and Children. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. NasbvUle. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morwg Celebration 10 ajn. Fdfowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, yrart group, ahdt smnll group maistry. teadenhip traaiiig. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 nu. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Suaday School at 9:45 am.; Wonhip 1Ifl) ajn.; Evening Service at 600 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pan. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spui-fiDed church. Mecl^ al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M46 soudt of Assyria Rd^ Naahviie, Mich. 49073. Sun. Prane A Worship 1030 ira . 6-00 pm; WW. 6J0 pjn. Jeans Oab far boy* A giri* ages 4-11 Pastors David aad Rose MacDoaald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone SpeaaL" For iafarmatioa call 1-616-731-5194 or I-SI74S2-I806 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wen Pastor Kca Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Suaday Wonhip >0 ajn.-l 1 aan.; P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. HARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfahlir David Rapsr. Serving the Need* of Our Neighbors! (Philippims 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Heaae join ns Sunday’ Bible Class lOfl) ajn.; Worship 11 fl) am. 6fl) pm Wtiaraisy Bible Class 7.40 pjo. dnaraa for al age*. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-1077. Pastor Dianne Docxen Morrison. Service Tune*: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursday* senior meals 12-aoon. Saturday nights • Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more mfonnation call the church office. FAITH UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehoo Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Wonhip Services: 8:30 and II ajn. Sunday School for all ^e* at 9:45 ajrc Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. aad Sr. High Youth Suaday WOODGROVT BRETHREN CHRKTUN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Suoday School 9:30. Church Service 10.30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER aatd REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • PrcscnpuonV' 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046-269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service 11 a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wedneaday Prayer Service 7 pjn. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia, P.O. Boa 95. Woodland, Ml 4097 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDrltomir Saaday School 9:15 am •Worahip 10 aja ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashvilk. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A raiaaioa of StRoae Catholic Church. Hratov*. Maa* Sunday at 9J0 am. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Dehoo. Dehoo Booater Building, natcr James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 ajn.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Cotner at State Rd. aad Botewood St across from Tara's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling A Vnitaticu. Don BraiL Phone 269-945-9121. - , . W .« « . f' || - - — i sibmj y avauause icr au services. Worahip Service* 8:30 rod II40 am. Sunday School far aU wes 1040 am Adak electives March dn May... The Life You Live?. Duane Secord leading; Rranaaa.- 7hr Dynnnsc Opriniwi of Groce. Jim Dickinson leMing. Kid’s far Christ (3A4 yean) A (5 yean dn Sth grade) dremg the llfl) Worship Service only. Quizam 8JO ajn. aad Suaday Evening Service 640 pjn. Wedaeaday Midweek: 940 a.m Scamp* (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Sing e Share (Adata). Youth 6A-I2th grade*, and CLC (Christian Life Club) 3 yr*, old dn Sth Grade. Thursday. 9J0-11 am. Senior Aduh Coffee Hoar. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hasungs Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Aatoa Pastor. Thundsy. May 13- 3:45 pm. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pjn. Grace Note*; 7fl) pjn. Adventurers; 740 Choir. Froday. May 14 - 6J0-I040 pjrc Rock Group. Saturday. May 15 -540 pjn. Holy Cnmmunina; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday, May 16 - 8fl) A 10:45 aja Holy Cotnunion; 9:30 a.m. Suaday School; 12:15 pm Kid's Choir. Tuesday. May 18 - 700 p.m. Congregation Council; 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. May 19 - 1000 a.m. Wordwatchen; 200 pan. Congregational Care; 700 pjn. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Greet. Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) IbbkR voyaprnet Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 1:15 ajn. - Suaday School 9J0 ajn. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 ajn. Refreshments; IIOO a_m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both wontap service*. Junior church is far age* five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 740 pjn. Beil Choir rehearsal. 840 Chancel Choir rrhearvzl THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal 7.40 p.m. prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 940 ajn. Traditional Worship; 1040 aja Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:10 am Church School; 10:15 ajn. Church Information Classes in the Adolt Ed Room: 11 JO a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 940 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both services. May 14 - Noah's Plane tn Sharpe Hail! May 16 - Last Day of Church School. Christian Educator Appreciation! Cootemporary Worship time will change from 11:20 to 10:45 for the summer beginning on May 30<h I ___ Jean Newton PLAINWELL - Jean Newton, age 75, of Plainwell, passed away May 5, 2004. Jean was bom Oct. II. 1928, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Gunn) Cooper. She was a graduate of Augusta High School, class of 1947. On June 14, 1947, she married Ernest (Ernie) Newton who preceded her in death on March 1,2004. Jean enjoyed crocheting, making baby clothes, quilts and bedspreads. She was a member of the Sunshine Club, a former member of the Battle Creek Pony Club and the Allegan Draft Horse Association. Jean especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. After Ernie retired Jean and Ernie built a log home, where they lived. She and Ernie enjoyed eating at Bowens Restaurant in Delton. She is survived by sons. David (Susan) Newton of Plainwell and Bruce Newton of Plainwell and Orangeville; granddaughters. Melissa, Susan and Emily, and six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Jean was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; a son, Kenneth on July 20,1970. The funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 8. 2004 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Mike Risner officiating. Interment Pr?>rievilte Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or Leukemia Foundation of Michigan will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams- Gores Funeral Home, Delton. VERMONTVILLE Bennie Lee Trowbridge, of Vermontville passed away Wednesday, May 5. 2004 in Vermontville, at the age of S3. Bennie was born Oct. 10. 1950 in Vermontville, lhe son of Clifford and Florence (Neff) Trowbridge). A graveside service was held Monday, May 10.2004 at the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made in the care of the family: c/o RFH: P.O.. Box 36, Sunfield, Ml 48890 in memory of » u. Independent Family Owned Funeral Home .n Sunfield. Rosier FuHeral Home. For more information log into www.Legacy.com. LAKE ODESSA - Alice H. (Lockwood) Hiwk. age 86, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3,2004 at Thomapple Manor. x A memorial service in her honor will take ' place on Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church, 912 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas will provide the service and a luncheon in the fellowship hall will follow. Private interment has taken place at Riverside Cemetery in Alma, Mich. Family and friends are invited to attend. Judith Ann (Let) Walkinehaw DELTON - Judith Ann (Lee) Walkinshaw. 65. of Delton, passed away Thursday. May 6. 2004 after a long and valiant fight with can­ cer. She was preceded in death by her mother. Irene Gillespie and father, Gordon Lee. She is survived by her loving husband. Gary Walkinshaw; her daughter and son-in­ law. Renee and Terry Wortz, MD; grandchil­ dren, Elizabeth and Jamie Wright, DO. Mary and Gary Wortz. MD; four great grandchil­ dren; step-mother. Iva Lee of Hastings; sis­ ters, Gloria (Gerald) Miller of Middleville. Margaret VandeBiezen of Kalamazoo; broth­ ers, Reverend Dr. David (Donna) Lee of Sioux Falls. South Dakota, Dennis (Joyce) Lee of Athens, and Terry Lee of Muskegon. Judith was born May 7, 1938, in Battle Creek. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1956 and was married to Gary Walkinshaw lhe following year. They were blessed by the birth of their daughter. Renee, and Judy spent a lifetime devoted to the needs of her family. While living in Battle Creek, she worked at both Kellogg's and Bertine’s Dress Shop. In 1974. Gary and Judy moved to their Centennial farm house in Delton. Judy was active in several aspects of her local church family including many years of service as the Assistant to the Pastor and as a Lay-Leader. Judy,was a gifted musician and singer, aad directed The Last Supper Drama" at Faith United Methodist Church in Dellon. She also loved flowers, and was involved in her local garden club. Judy was deeply and personally involved in the lives of her family and friends and will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held at her beloved church home. Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Monday, May 10, 2004, with interment at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Pastor Daniel Hoffmann officiat ing. Mrs. Walkinshaw's family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Faith UMC. friends, family, neighbors, and Barry County Hospice for their love and support during this difficult time. For a lasting memorisl. please consider Army. For many yea-s. Russell worked at the Clarksville Elevator. He was currently attend­ ing Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, and had been a member of the Clarksville Bible Church and the Disabled American Veterans. Russell is survived by Beverly, his loving wife of 46 years; children. Deborah Hewitt of Florida. Martha (David) Cutler of Willard. Missouri. Philip (Tamil Hewitt of Lake Odessa, and Timothy (Pamela) Hewitt of Vista. California; his extremely loved grand­ children. Michael. Jason, and Joshua Cutler. Melody. Gloria, and Praise Hewitt and Lisa and John Hewitt; brothers. Floyd (Marian) Hewin and Bernard (Aileen) Hewitt; sister­ in-law, Char Hewitt; parents-in-law. Walter and Frances Richardson; sisters and brothersin-law. Dallas umd Joan Hunt. Bernard and Carol Ferris. Ronald and Bonnie Haskins, and Glen Richardson; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousin, and special 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Smedberg was bom on Sept. 18. 1964 in Munising, the son of Walter G. Minnie (Barnes) Smedberg II. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1967 from Munising and attended Grand Rapids Junior Academy of SeventhDay Adventist Church. He went on to attend Kenowa Hills and Kentwood schools He was married to Sandra K. Landheer on March 6. 1987. They moved to the Hastings area in 1990 from Wyoming. He was employed at Steel-Case Corp, in Grand Rapids for 10 years. He was a member of lhe Hastings SeventhDay Adventist Church, was a loving husband, father, son and brother. An outdoorsman he especially enjoyed hunting. Mr. Smedberg is survived by his wife. Sandra; daughter. Samantha Smedberg of Funeral Home of Hastings. take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial Donoian. Ashley (Brad) Hendrick. CpL Jeeod Stevens USMC, Monica Stevens, Manin (Nohemy) Reid, Dana (Sam) Caswell; great grandchildren. Kyle Hendrick, Bracken Hendrick. Justin Hendrick. Hannah Borm. Parker Bonn, Jacob Donian, Kaitlyn Donoian, Austin Reid, Matthew Reid, Kyle Reid, Lindsey Reid; two brothers, Robert J. Crockford of Woodland. Jack A. Crockford of Chamblee, GA; one sister. Janice L Clum of Lowell; many loving nieces and nephews. In 1999, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years. Dr. Douglas R. Bonn, with whom she served the Clarksville com­ munity. attending Io their medical needs for 36 years. She loved quilting, playing the organ for HASTINGS - Walter G. “Waliy" Smedberg III. age 39. of Hastings, died Sunday. May 9. Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11 a m. on Saturday. May 15, 2004 al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will (Rons) Boo* of Prosper. JX; fivavutiuldren. Mike (Shannon) Bohn, Kristen (Bobby) Lowell. A memorial service was held at the funer­ al home Wednesday, May 12,2004 Rev. Jay Shrimpf of Bethlehem Lutheran officiating. Interment Clarksville Cemetery. Cremation took place and no visitation is scheduled. contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Renucci Hospitality House, or the National Alliance of the Mentally 111. Arrangements were made by Koops Hewin. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday. May 14.2004 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in L. June Crockford Bonn LOWELL - L June Crockford Bonn, age 82, of Lowell, passed away Sunday. May 9. 2004. She is survived by two sons. James (LaDonna) Bonn of Havana, FL, and Jeffrey Home. Hastings; son. Scott Smedberg of Wyoming; mother. Minnie Barnes, of West Olive; father. Walter Smedberg of Escanaba; maternal grandmother. Stella Bivens of Escanaba: sis­ ters, Pamela Yonkers of Middleville, Shelly Robillard of Wyoming, and Sara Barnes of West Olive; brother. Steven Smedberg of Pullman; mother-in-law, Margaret Landheer of Wyoming; brothers-in-law. Ted and Steve Landheer of Wyoming and Brian Landheer of Lowell; sisler-in taw. Christine Gochenour of Wyoming; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and a host of friends. Services will be held Thursday. May 13. 2004 at II a.m. at Wyoming Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Mark Howard officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Walter G. Smedberg. Ill Memorial Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers. Marvin Hewitt and Melvin Arrangements by Tbompson-Lengacher A. Yoder Funeral Home. Nappanee, Ind. Lowell Chapter at the Order Eastern Star where she was a member and she made the world's best chocolate frosted brownies. The family is being served by the RothGerst Funeral Home. 305 N. Hudeon St, offering contributions to the DeIton Alpha Women's Center it Faith UMC. Anangemems by Williams-Gores Funeral CLARKSVILLE - Russell Eugene Hewitt, age 68. of Clarksville, left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father on May 6. 2004. Russell was bom in Bellevue, on Jan. 25, 1936 to O.C. and Anna (Case) Hewitt He graduated fro-n Lake Odessa High School in 1955 and then served in the U.S. Ralph C. Bumworth______ | NAPPANEE. IND - Ralph C. Buraworth. age 83. of Nappanee. Ind., died Sunday, May 9. 2004 at Elkhart General Hospital after a long illness. He was bom Jan. 15. 1921 in Huntington. Ind. to George and Linnie (Obermycr) Bumworlh. He was a 1939 graduate of Huntington High School in Indiana. Mr. Bumworth married Eryl Deanne Brown on Dec. 29. 1942 in Huntington, Ind. He moved to Nappanee from Hastings I1 1/2 years ago. He worked at Caswell Runyon Furniture Co., Huntington, Ind.; Bookcase Co.. Hastings; Kendall Furniture, Grand Rapids and Coppes Kitchens, Nappanee. Ind. as a machine operator in the furniture industry. He was a World War II Army Veteran. 96th Signal Battalion. China-Burma-India War. He was a member of Nappanee Missionary Church and Goshen VFW. Mr. Bumworth is survived by his wife, Eryl Deanne Bumworth of Nappanee, Ind.; son, Jeffrey D. (Sue) Bumworth of Nappanee. Ind.; three daughters, Linda D. Rouch of Nappanee. Ind.. Kathy J. (Petry) Clifton of Phoenix. Ariz.; Susan A. (Tun) Morton of Huntsville, Ohio; 10 grandchil­ dren; three step-grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren; three step-great-grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Harold. Cart. Maurice, Lowell and Walter Bumworth. Funeral services were held at ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home on Thursday, May 13.2004. Pastor Jim Ottis of Nappanee Missionary Church officiated. A military graveside service was held al Union Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Nappanee Family Christian Development Center. Bemadlne Hinde NASHVILLE - Bernadine Hinde, age 93, of Nashville, passed away Saturday. May 8. 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Hinde was bom in Marshall, on March 5. 1911, she was the daughter of the late David and Phoebe (Tanner) White. Bernadine was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools there. Throughout her life Berandine was active oo the family farm, and later worked as a Nurses Aide al Tampa General Hospital. She was a wonderful cook and could make a meal oct of just about anything. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of Nashville VFW Auxiliary Post 8260. She is survived by her sons, James T. (wid­ ower of Elaine) Powers, Glenn E. (Wilma) Powers, and Neltoo D. (Nancy) Powers. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three sis­ ters and four brothers. Funeral services at Daniel Home. Nashville, at I p m. on Friday. May 14,2004. The family will received visitors oo Friday one hour prior to service at Daniell Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville VFW Auxiliary Post 8260. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Obituaries cont. pg. 14 �The HaaSngs Burner - Thursday. May 1S. 2004 - Pro* 7 ‘Write Away’ 10th grade winner does clock poem by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The "Write Away" Hastings High School tenth grade division first place winner, Ashley Morgan, created a poem that honored her grandfather and distin­ guished her aa a talented new writer. Morgan, daughter of Lynn and Kerry Gunderrnan. wrote the poem titled "Grandfather! Clock." Writing the poem waa a part of a proj­ ect in a class and it only took the first­ time poem writer several minutes. The emotions and memories of Morgan's grandfather, Steven Carter, come out in stirring stanzas that has made her family very proud. On entering into the competition Morgan said, "I’m glad that 1 did it." Morgan said her aunt writes poetry and has encouraged her to continue going and iii'Hna wnuiig. Through the support of her grandmoth­ er. Shelia Carter, and a large family, Morgan found inspiration. Morgan plans to give her grandmother the plaque she earned from the competi­ tion. “I didn't know I could write," she said. "(But) I ended up winning anyway." Among Morgan’s passion, aside from family, is cheerleading and next school year she has been encouraged to take a journalism class. As for as next year’s "Write Away" competition. Morgan said "maybe" the support of family and friends may help draw her back for another year. Riding in the van together Treasuring our time spent with one another Not talking about the cancer But filling our hearts with laughter It must have reappeared at least three times But Grandma was always there by your side So many hospitals So little time Me singing “Friends are Friends Ashley Morgan Forever" And watching you cry Listening to you cough Helping you relax Bringing us closer together Knowing I've paid my respects You saying "This is a time of Celebration!" Don't be sad now And all of us knowing you are in a bet­ terplace now Seeing the Gates of Heaven Watching the Eagles fly Knowing you were always there when 1 didn't want to try You boosted my confidence What a noble man you were Helping everyone around you Even when you hurt Grandpa / will miss you forever For I will never not remember Look down on us today As we grow older and still begin to pray We miss you, we love you And we cherish the time spent together William Henry Ratliff. Battle Creek and Terri Lee Haroff, Hickory Cornett Rodney Matthew Reynolds, Climax and Amanda Zoe Niebuaer, Dowling. Claud Henry Rosenberg, Middleville and Amy Lynn Lewis. Middleville. Matthew Lynn Schultz, Hastings and Heather Ray Ginbach, Hastings. Dale Lee Miller, Lake Odessa and Louise Marie Webster. Freeport. Adam Troy Thayer. Hastings and Sarah lane Jarman, Hastings. Daniel Anton Rugg, Bellevue and Rebecca Sue Robinson, Bellevue. Marvin Dale Campbell, Delton and Carolyn June White, Delton. Marie A. Weems, Dowling and Stephanie A Sworter. Dowling. Joshua Edward Bollhouse. Delton and Stacey Marie Farrow, Delton. Leslie Robert Sweeney, Hastings and Katrina Marie Reed, Hastings. Robert John Ames, Delton and Teresa Marie Leggett, Delton. Gillons-Stevens Mt and Mrs. Gregory Gillons of Hearings are plena rl to aannunre the engagement at their daughter Summer Gillons, to Daniel Stevens, son of Dr. and Mrs. David Lewis of Birmingham. AL and Ms. Sandra Stews of Banner. MS summer is a iwo grwouMe or tusungB High School and received a matter’s degree in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University. Daniel is a 1998 graduate of Faith Christian Academy and received a bachelor's degree tn pastoral ministries from Pensacola Christian College.. He is currently employed at Glen Iris Baptist Church as an associate pastor. Ute wedding is planned for June 5,2004. Sawdy-Smith Kimberly Sawdy and Tbdd Smith would like to umouoce their cogagemeot. Kimberly is the daughter of Edward Sawdy aad the late VtmnBl Sawdy of Hastings. Todd is the son otnank and Marilyn Smith of Hastings and Kristine and Wayne Carson of Alto. A July 10.2004 wedding has been planned at Niagara Falls, New York. t-v-.jq, , BOY, Blake Michael Sheldon waa bom to proud parents Mark and Kathy at April 23. 2004 at Metropolitan Hospital VWaghing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. aad 19 1/4 inches long. Blake is welcomed home by big sisters Kyleigh aad McKay la. BOY, Aaron James, bom al Pennock Hospital on April 26,2004 at 832 ajn. to Dan Davis and Victoria LaRocque of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 au and 21 inches long. Ardith Baum stunting 80 Teen Musical "Flashback11 set for Sunday "Roshbock," a new musical for youth by Bamy and Carter Robertson, takes the audfonce on a retrojoumey to the 1970s when It Is prseentsd at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at First Baptist Church of Hastings, located at 309 E. Woodtown Ave. For America, 1972 was a year of upheaval. Poetical unroot, social changes, and even new ways to ■ipress faim sS took part in creating a dknato that was long on questions and seemed short on answers. White rediscovering the tumult of those years, the freedom of unbridtod expression of devotion to Jesus is atoo remembered. Deep pressure, questions about ftJttt, and personal rstodonehips al take center stage in this highly dramatic musical, making I as relevant tor today as It would have been several decades ago, accordfog to a spokesperson. Cast members are teens from the church's Open Door youth center. Pictured here are (in front) Becca Welch; (second row, from left) Moly Koutz, Brooke Koons, Amelia Travis; (third row) Melissa Armstrong, Eric Frith, Ben DssVoignes; (top row) Danielle Brower and Nate Michael and DeDeMadasz of Lake Odessa would like to announce toe engage­ ment of their daughter Stephanie to Janna Dow, the ton of Bred andlteri Dow of Sunfield. arphteii is agraihiasr of Lakewood High School aad is currently mseedtag school at Grand Valley State University laaon is a graduate of Lakewood Mgh School and toe Michigan Stare University and is currently employed at Kent County Parks Dept A June Sth wedding is being planned at Sunfield Uniaed Brethren Chureh. Family and friends are invited Io join Ardie at the Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St. oo Sunday, May 16th from 2-3 p.m. Io celebrate her 80th birthday. No gifts please. -rar BOY, Haidyn Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 28, 2004 at 904 ajn. to Chriaty Storm at Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ore. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Briaana Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital oo April 28. 2004 al 11:10 p m to Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin. Weighing 7 fos. .1 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Shelby Marie, bom at Peanock Hospital on April 20. 2004 at 831 pa. to Roy and Suzanne Hanning of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 toe. 9 ora 20 1/2 inches long. TWINS, Abigail Ian and Cooper Anthony, bom at Pemnck Hospital on April 27,2004 at 11:35 and 11:36 pjn. to Kristina and Brian Mncukaitu at MiddfeviDe. Abigail weighed 4 toe. 14 ora aad 18 1/2 inches long Cooper weighed 5 Bs. 12 cm end 19 U2 inches long SON, Braxton Benjamin, bom at Peaaock Hospital on April 23. 2004 to Bea aad Amanda Teachworth of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 toe. 10 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long BOY, Josiah Lee, bom at Peanock Hospital on April 30, 2004 at 1133 ajn. to Aahley Jarman of Hastings and Nick Hawkins of Nashville. Wrighmg 5 lbs. 14 ora and 21 inches long. BOY, Jaden Douglas, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 26. 2004 at 9:48 ajn. to Doug aad Elissa (Emory) Schranben of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long Tencbi Lee Jordan McDiarmid, born at Pennock Hospital on April 30. 2004 at 12 ajn. to Keisha Jordan and Jason McDiarmid of Middleville Weighug 8 toe. 2.7 ora and 20 inches long GIRL, Libby Marie, bora at Pemtock Hospital on April 24. 2004 to Jennifer and Scon Polimano of Middleville. Weighing 3 lbs. 11 ora sad 19 inches long. BOY, Bradley Wayne, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 2,2004 at 5:15 ajn. to Brad and Sheri dark of Clarksville. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long WE NEED YOUR INPUT! SAVINGS BANK, FSB Hodges. The Hastings Downtown Dovvlopmsnt |3||a|[3||aj|§|[a||a||a|(a ATTENTION Authority (PDA) want* our Input at the: DOWNTOWN PLANNING MEETING May 20, 2004 5:15 - MO p.m. Fslpauech Community Room 127 S. Michigan Haatinga, Ml 40050 i&isBaNNER May 20, 2004 win be Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by ____ Friday, May 14* •NOTE" If your portraits were dona at Whiter Photo, they have already furnished us with a copy. e!|eI|bI|e1|e1|eI Hesse Join us to hear the reoulto from the Marketing and Communication Consultant* Report-out on Market Anatywle Branding and Logo Optlone for Downtown * Light anacka will ba provided * ~ Hawse part In the southeast comar of the Falpuuach parking lot—along Center and Bo/tmood streets ** For more Information call: Darylo Bsnjamln-Fbrbss Community Dewelopmant Director City of Hastings 260-945-2400 osssisoi 275 WEST BROGAN RD. HASTINGS 6 year old anew bwk boot ea 34 acres 3r behotmt, 3-1/2 bedu. 2 fireplaces, grsmie tithes nouns, gsdtm roans. Loser lend inflax bat, uppa level forced sir. Ceanl sir. Security synun. pho« ft stereo system. All brick, Aadenea windows, fiboglaa deck. 3 rail hewed garage. Extra garage with woriabop (32150) ptos assy wore camra feaeuex Pofcsrioasily lazier qvti gnuadx 4 acre poad. FOR SALE BY OWNER • 20-M5-2288 �P«O»e - Tlxnttey. ttay 13. 2004 - Th® Huttig, Banner The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet al 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. The LOAHS had a successfill plant sale Iasi Saturday. At the same time, die Garden Club had lots of customers at their plunt/cxctaoge sale. The youth fellowship at Central United Methodist Church will have a pancake break­ fast from 9 a.m. to noon in Fellowship Hall Saturday. They also will have a car wash that morning in the alley behind the church. They are raising funds toward their June mission trip to West Virginia. A group of men and boys are going to lhe West Michigan White Caps game Saturday night from Central UMC. St. Anthony's Church. 4071 Jackson Road. Saranac, is advertising a “super great" garage sale today an Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 4071 Jackson Road. Jackson road runs between David Highway and Riverside Drive. Nearly 40 people attended last Saturday afternoon's meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society at Lake Manor. A sup­ ply of the new Ionia County family history books was on hand for sale to any interested purchasers. Others picked up their reserved copies. There were several first-time atten­ dees. James Moses entertained his audience Melvin and Berry Rairigh are garbed In CROP wear for lhe funs-raising walk April 26. with some tried and true ways to get started. He had lots of tidbits of good advice, many of which he has used with classes he has taught. The benefit dinner at Bowne Center United Methodist Church was well attended. Many of those who went to show support for the Klynstra family and enjoy a meal were from Central UMC. where the Klynstras are now members. They formerly attended Bowne Center UMC. Marie Pickens' niece Gretchen (Hatch) husband from California were here last weekend to spend a few days seeing Marie at Woodlawn Meadows. They attended church in Lake Odessa with her on Sunday. Allen and Mary Hamp, of Leslie came oo Sunday to attend church with his mother. They then picked up their daughter, Tina, at Caledonia and son Craig. Together they enjoyer^d inner in Grand Rapids and finished the day attending an open house for Mary's niece, who had graduated from college. Karen and Michael Morse of Richland entertained several family members Sunday at their home. This included her brother. Bruce Garlock of Big Rapids. He was en route to Michigan Slate University to get son David, who had finished his second year of college after playing in the orchestra for five of the university's 12 graduations. Also oo hand were her brother. Don, and wife Lorraine, Lorraine's mother, Betty McMillen, and Duwatd Strong, her mother and brother from Lake Odessa, and her sister's family from Carlton Center. Christy Barcroft called in the afternoon from Rome and spoke to sev­ eral family members over the phone. The Morses will be moving this summer Io Memphis, Tenn. One adult man waa baptized last Sunday at Central United Methodist Chcreh in Lake Odessa. There were three flowers on the altar to announce new babies. Hizaheth. second the daughter of ktuufor (Ayers) and J. Elliott Regan; Bradley Wayne, bom to Brad and Shari (Peacock) Clark May 2; and Marcie, a daughter ban to Von and Ctarime Goodemoote May 6. . The GR Pless carried an engagement pic­ ture on Sunday of Jeff Krauss, who win many Carrie Hekman July 17. Jeff is the son of Roily and Sharon Krauss. He is a graduate of Ferris State University and Lakewood High School. Carrie is the daughter of Hank Hekman of Kentwood and Beverly VanDyke of Grand Haven. -She is a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and Grand Valley State University. A recent obituary appearing in the Lansing State Journal for Gerald “Jim" Huckabcr of Lansing, mentioned he is survived by three children, two of whom live here, Rick (Ruth) was 73 aad died in a traffic accident in Atlanta. His funeral was conducted Monday by the Rev. Ben Ridder of Harvest Community Qiuicb oft>eWitt Guests al Orville land Virginia Decker Sunday were their son. Steven's fam­ ily of • Rochotd. Steven's wife, Jackie Hofland- ■Fret Not,* the praise band for Central United Methodist Church, performed in con­ cert May 2. Shorwihere are (from left) KaHe Waker, Amanda French, Kayla Lanaon and Andy Ferris. Decker, look part in the Riva Bank Run race in Grand Rapids Saturday, placing 14th in the 25-kilometa run in ha age bracket Steven and daughter Samantha also participated, with Samantha taking 36th in the 13 and unda age bracket Other familiar names found In the exten­ sive Riva Bank Run listings were Patrick Bartlett and Jody VanZyl Spitzley of Lake Odessa, Diane Ebaugh of Hastings, and Debbie Blundy of Lake Odessa. In the men's group ages 50-54, the name of Patrick Duff of Portland was spotted. Is he the same man who is running for probate judge? Channel 3 was giving frequent weatter warnings Sunday about severe storms with accompanying tail. Would you believe the Kalamazoo-based TV station mentioned Chester, Coats Grove. Carlton Center, “Staytown?" Many viewers probably won­ dered where those places are. Memorial services for the late Alice Hawk are to be held at Central UMC Sunday afternoon. May 23, at 2 pjn.. with the Rev. George Speas officiating. The Rev. Donald Ferris will be in a Grand Rapids hospital recovering from bariatric surgery May 21 and will be absent from the pulpit for about three weeks. Edwin Leak, retired fanner in Sebewa Township, underwent a coronary procedure last weekend in Grand Rapids and calcium deposits were found. Pot problem Dea Annie: 1 have had a marijuana habit since my teens and recently decided to quit It is no longer something I enjoy, and 1 cannot reach the goals I plan to achieve in life if I continue to smoke pot 1 haven't used fa nearly six weeks. The problem is that my husband, ‘Eddie,' refuses to quit He says it's his way of dealing with stress, depression aad life in general. He likens it to a daily medication. Eddie once tried quitting by taking the prescribed med­ ication route, but he didn't like the side effects. I have threatened to leave if he continues to smoke, because I don't believe it is healthy for our children to stay in that lifestyle. He did sgree to smoke outside, but I don't think that's enough. One of the reasons the smoking both­ ers me so much is because it seems Eddie needs to be stoned in order to deal with any­ thing. I am tired of fighting about it I don't want to split up air family, tut I am afraid it's the only answer He is a great fatter and a good husband and takes responsibility for bis actions. Please advise me. - SOS' in California Dea SOS: Since you say he is a 'great fatter and a good husband,* it's too tad be cant see that his pa habit is damaging bis family (na to mention it is illegal). You can­ not force Eddie to quit, tat you might find asuaranrr through Na-Anon World Services (naranon.com), a 12-atep program for fami­ lies and friends of addicts. The address is: 22527 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 200B, Torrance, CA 90505. Graduation gifts? Dea Annie: I received an invitation for a double graduation party that a co-woka is giving far her two sons. One win be graduat­ ing from high school, the ocher from junior high- My sfi^son also will be graduating from high school this month, and my stepdaughter win be turning 16 on the same day. Here's the problem: My husband has been unemployed for the past nine months. Money is tight, and we're in danger of losing our bouse if he doesn't find work soon. My co­ worker knows this and is sympathetic to air situation, tat ha two sons will still expea some kind of gift if we attend their party. I prefer to spend what little money 1 have on my stepson and stepdaughter for their big events, tat I feel obligated to ga gifts for my co-worker's sons. If I don't attend ba party, am I obligated to buy gifts anyway? If I do attend, would it be wrong to show up emptyhanded? - Thpped Out in New Jersey Dea Tapped Out: Send your regrets and a lovely card congratulating the graduates. You are na obligated to send gifts, tat it would be a stretch to show up at the party empty-hand­ ed. We say. sit this one out No taking, please Dear Annie: I went to a movie last night with three of my friends. We sat in front of two women who began a low-voiced conver­ sation during the previews, and continued with their running commentary into the first 40 minutes of the movie. I finally turned around and said, "Will you please be quiet?" One woman gave a "har­ rumph," but the conversation stopped. After the movie ended, the woman tapped my shoulder and told me that she and her friend were "appropriately whispering" and that I was the one with the problem. I informed her that the only appropriate conversation during a movie is none. I hope you will print this to remind others to refrain from conversing until the movie is over. — Annoyed in Harrisburg, Pa. Dear Annoyed: OK. here it is: Please, folks, don’t talk during a movie unless it's an emergency. Even whispering is distracting and rode. If you must talk, wait until the movie comes out on DVD or video and watch it at home. Thanks. Beat bullying Dea Annie: My school life is horrible. Don't gel me wrong. 1 have a great family and terrific friends. I'm on a fun volleyball team and in the school musical, tat some of the kids in school make me want to die. I pretend that I don't tea the comments and insults people say behind my tack, a the times someone will shove me into my locker while I'm tiying to ga my books. I don't dare tell an administrator, because I'm scared of what these kids might do if they knew I tried to get them into trouble. I usually bottle it all up inside of me, but lately it's gotten to be mote then I can handle. Please help me. Fm afraid ttat if things don't ga better soon, I'll do something to myaelf ttat I’ll regret - Scared and Fed Up Student Dea Scared: Bullies tend to pick on kids they believe will na stand-up for themselves You need to report these kids to the principal, the school guidance counaektr a to a sympa­ thetic teacher Don't do it alone. Talk to your parents first, and enlist their mistaarr La your friends know what you are doing and ask them to stand by you, for emotional as well as physical support Consida ways to combat the bullies by ignoring them, a defusing their nastiness through humor and a more confident attitude. You also can check out some useful tips « kidshealth.org and safedtikLag. You sound like you have a la going for you. Doni la these immature bullies take control of your life. Family fracas Dea Annie: Every yea, we plan an extended family vacation to the shore far Grandma's birthday. We include my hus­ band’s entire family and their chikhcn. The problem is always his older lissrr'l family. Sis aad ha husband we both waking professionals, tat somehow they are always shot on money. Tte fast time, they stiffed u, on their share ofthe rest. Tlui smmid timnwc all paid the rest upfront and asked everyone to bring groceries. Sis and her hnihand brought a bag of rotten peaches and a gallon of apple juice. The third time, we said, "Every family is responsible fur its own accommoda­ tions." Hts sister complained constantly about the expense, and the husband drank heavily. Their aon ia surly and has no reapea for aha people's belongings. The daughter ia a spoiled brat She showed up at oor place every night at dinnrrtimr. and expected an invitation. We wem along with it far two days, but on the third day, I told ba we were busy and sent ter bone. Sis ran straight to Grandma, upsetting ha terribly by crying ttat I was excluding ter daughter from family activities. I love celebrating Grandma's birthday with the entire family, ba my stomach is already in knots contemplating this next trip. Wtet can I do? ~ Atmt Anticipation Dea Aunt: Yon cannot make Sis and ter family better travel companions, so ignore Item. Participate in the activities you enjoy, and if Sis or one of ter children iatrade on your personal time, do exactly what you did before — send them home. Be as tolerate as possible, but you don't have to humor Grandma to rite point of being mi tenoral If she chooses to become upset donTga into as argument Simply say, ‘Sony, bte we need a little privacy.* Repeat as needed. Grammar grief Dear Annie: "Ain't Sure in the Pacific" asked if his girlfriend's poor grammar is a good reason to think twice about getting seri­ ous. It is. I still cringe when my husband says things like, "I knowed it," and he doesn't appreciate being corrected. His poor grammar gets passed on to the children, too. - Should Have Been Wiser Dear Wiser Don't give* up on the kids. Explain to them why their speech patterns matter, and correct them. Maybe some of it will rub off on Dad. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Many Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow meuasES sm befimhces aim umk maraauE earrnu caw. Von Goodemoot and the Rev. Mark Ralph of the Sunfield United Brethren Church talk to the CROP walkers before they set out on their journey. James Moses talked to the Ionia County Genealogy Society Saturday afternoon. May 8 Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 rjy ™ J « �The HaMngs Benner - Thursday. Mev 13. 2004 - Paget Stephen James Carter, Fred Jay Townsend. William Henry Cisler, Robert Bums Walker. Joseph Wesley Springer. William Danon McCann. Cordan Dundas. James Ozro Pierce, John E Vandenburg. Leon George Potts, Bernard Straus. Frank Lewis Travis. George Edward Poland, William Federal Stanford. Charles Gibbs. John Christian TenHarkel, Elbert Lewis Howe. Charles D. Forest Bennett. Robert Alexander Jenkins, Alvin M. Smelker. Barry County’s Registration Roll, Sept. 12,1918. World War I Part II By Joyce Wdabreeht Not all of the men on this list were called into servicejrtit we have had many requesta for this list It isn't the best of copies, but it may help there who are interested. It is printed out by townships. Hastings Township Amos John Coykendall. Charles Fellska, Roy Wolcott, Orvey Glenn Heywood. Floyd McKay. Lawrence Alkanie Strimback, Ross Cumner Bidelman. William Jernes Gillespie. John Lewis Weaver. Alkk Junes Boiler. Robert Alexander Coburn. Lyman Levi Boice, Edward Ignatius Jacobs. Frank A. Todd. ZeHon Moody Kaiser. George Ivan Rockwell. Floyd William Renkes, Frank Henry Prentice. Byron Lane Edmonds. Allen McDonald, John Henry Dwight Barnum. Hugh Emmen Riley. James Ed ward Endsley. John Henry Peterman. Willis Robert Bayne, Arthur Wolcon. Oliver Ruben Roush. Otis Allied Hill. Reason Elmer Naylor, James Ransom Matthews. Wamie Amos Kelsey. Frank August Feltzer. James Smith Tuder. Frank Eugene Slocum. Vcrnard Warren Cotton, Charles Jacobs, William Lewis Koble, Gilbert Willant Todd. John G. Roush. Elbert Marvin Davis, Lyle Vernard Fisher. Coy Milton Stowell, Dudley Andrew Kennedy. Lloyd Baleman Fisher. George Curtis Scon Jr., Levi J. Mead. Bert Lawrence Arehart, Ira Edwin. Chaffee, Robert Thomas Martin. Louis Barnum Beadle. Royce B. Baine, R.B. Hayes Spruable, William Ralph Craig. William McGhan. Peter Kunz, Peter Ales Cobuni. James Wait. Dwight Charles Graines. William Frederick Castelein, Clay Petit. Herbert Seth Ftrster. Ernest Joseph Todd, Ira James Traver, John Carl Lipkey. Albert J. Winslow. Eli George Bronson. John F. Reynolds. Charles Conrad Conley. James Henry Sixberry. Jake DePriester. Edward Philip DeMott. Ira Bela Baldwin. Devem Samson. Bryant Alonzo Carr, Frank Wood. Judd Davis, William Ernest Andrews, Edward Asa Bidelman. Lester Hiram Kinne, Charles Wesley Becker. Jessie C. Moore. Artie Leon Covey. Jay Tryon. Leonard Urias Doxey. Herman Carl Hauer. Thomas Nelson Peek. Jesse Lee Callihan. Loyal Ellsworth Lowell. Harry Bidelman. Ward Murdock Baine. Leon Alien Mead, Paul Ellis Olmstead. Hany Lee Lewis. Artie Jay Endsley. Roy Hoover. Holis B. McIntyre. Homer Cronk. Arthur Kelley Richardson. Lester Bright, William Ellis Andres. Roy Clifford Callihan. Walter Webb Scon. Percy Edgar Winslow. HOPE Charles Forrest Christy. Russell William Monica, Frederick Norris Bergman. Bernard C.L. Shultz. Levi Maurice Terpening. Ira Brooks Osgood. Carl Given, Clarence Leonard Whitney. John Martin Weyerman. George Robert Moore, Charles Leland Herrington. Frank Lewis Monica, Loviness Francis Campbell, Winiford Charles Casey. Henry Leinaar. Clarence Burdette Smith. Lawrence Jasper Ritzzman, Ray Hull. Ernest Peake, Ray Spencer Terpening. Lewis J. Acker. Will J. Watson. Delos Herbert Flower, Oscar Wurm. Farlis Allen Conklin, James Phillip Collison. Lewie Maier. Byron John Lewis. Otto Natzel. Fred Lewis Anders. Henry William Kroes. James Jackson Hine. Abe Hayward. 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Leslie Agnew Williams, Ernest C. Armstrong. Hasner Haviland, thank Sylvester Shepard, Louis Rodney Shelters. Wayne H Floyer. Carl J. Adams, Frederick Ernest Doster, Eart C. Towne. Fred a Haghrt, Clare O. Thorpe. Manball D. Lathrop, Sarerend Ira Ray, Frank Bat Hoiden. Ralph Newton Johnson, LeRoy Burr Parks. Leo Warren Davenport. John Clinton Little. Alfted Anson, William Henry Weaver, Emmerson Giaspse Lewis, John Lavern Calthrope, William Ritchie Norris. Robert Orson Borchert. Clay Barta, Theodore Rutherford Tiaister, Cliaton Screen Dunham. Egbert LeFever, Marcus Hammond. Victor Anson, Myron Jay Hall Francis LeRoy Afltold, Reuben Bliss Boulter, Glen Norwood Blanchard. JohnH. Francisco, Charles Nehemiah Gage, Clyde Campbell. Jas. Henry Gay. Christopher A. Mertau, Ross Duane Even, Silas Stone Doster. Duaine dark Paiareoer, J. Whitman Brainard, Millon Bird Conyer, Maurice Anson. Joseph Htdrpehlps Thumbs, Francis William Hammond, George Edward Brainard. Oscar Irving Frye, Wallace Smi*. James Lewis Wiswell. Ernest Howard Hooeysette, James Leonard Simmosts, Albert Charles Bender, William David Jordan. Wdliam L Thorpe. Peter Wilson Senf. (To be continued) ■ ■ -If *. fll U'OIU iUU> ■ • CUf ,f | I .11 • • Pennock's Womens Health Expo May 20, 2004 6-8 p.m. Free Chair Massage Free Blood Pressure Checks Free Bone Density Checks Free Health Information Free Refreshments & fun Come and enjoy an evening of fun and health education at the Pennock Women’s Health Expo. It’s for women of all ages... grandmothers, mo and daughters, and it's free! You'll be able to ask questions of our panel of medical experts on a variety of health topics from head to toe. Laura Doherty, M.D., OB/GYN Kenneth Merriman, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon Kim Norris, M.D.. Ophthalmologist Michael Nosanov, M.D., Otolaryngologist (ENT) David Mansky, D.RM., Podiatrist Dawn Rosser, M.D.. Pediatrician You’ll also be able to visit informative booths with free women’s health and wellness information including: Pennock Health & Wellness Center - Fitness Information. Free Chair Massage Pennock Village Retirement Community - Carefree Living Information Pennock Dietary Services - Cholesterol Education & Weight Management Information Pennock Radiology Services ■ Breast Cancer Information. Bone Pennock Homecare - Free Blood Pressure Checks Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Bone Density Interpretation Kellogg Community College, Health Career Information Dr. Kim Norris - Eye Health Dr. Nosanov - Ear, Nose & Throat Health .r-;; Michigan ( ommunttv Blood Centers - Blood Donor Informatii^B Refreshments courtesy of Pennock Green Street Cafe' and Felpausch Food Centers. ( , aMBMHMHMMMH Location: Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 West Green St., Hastings Date: Thursday, May 20 Time: 6-8 p.m. Bring a friend for an evening of healthy fun! Seating is limited, RSVP encouraged (269) 945-5871. Pennock ,MM.i Kwro,, The Conference Center is located just off of the west Hospital entrance near the Green Street Cafe’. www.pennockhealth.com �Page 10 - Thursday. May 13. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Saxon baseball claws back into O-K Gold race The Saxon varsity baseball team made sure it remained in the thick of the O-K Gold con­ ference race with an 8-2 win over Thomapple Kellogg Monday night. “We still are in the hunt with both teams ahead of us still left to play.” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. The Saxons will take on Holland Christian in Holland on Monday, then face Byron Center for a double header on Wednesday afternoon. The Saxons remain two games Saxon senior Justin Pratt, left, gets a hug from teammate Caleb Case after his walk off three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning of game one Friday against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) behind front running Maroons and Bulldgos in the conference. There will be a little less pressure when the Saxons host their Wooden Bat Tournament this Saturday. The Saxons are 5-3 in the O-K Gold right now. with a 13-5 mark overall. Against TK. Justin Pratt threw another out­ standing game allowing only five hits, while striking out five. Pratt is now 5-1 on the year. “Pitching and defense kept us in the game early until our hitters broke through,” said Evans. “Andy Griggs had a great game at the plate for us as well as Brandon Sutfin. Justin pitched very well again. We had contributions from everyone in the lineup tonight.” Hastings opened the scoring with a run inthe top of the first with on a Pratt RBI sin­ gle. But Middleville would come back to tie the score at one in the home half of the third. The Saxon bats then came alive to score three runs in the top of the fourth inning. Pratt began the inning by grounding back to the pitcher, but would race all the way to third on a throwing error to first-base and continue home on a second error. Then with two outs, Sutfin reached on a base hit. stole second base and came home on an Griggs double. Caleb Case would then sin­ gle Griggs home. Hastings would then add four more in the top of the seventh inning after three consecu­ tive walks Ryan Duits singled to left to drive in two runs. Sutfin would then pick up his second hit of the night driving in two more. Middleville added a single run in the last of the seventh to finish the scoring. The Saxon baseball team split a double header with Caledonian Friday, winning the opener in dramatic fashion as Pratt drilled an 0-2 fastball over the leftfield fence for a game winning three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh. The Saxons won 9-6. The Saxons would then drop the night-cap, 5-1. In the opener, Hastings could not put Caledonia away as the Scots battled back on several occasions to tie the game, and had it not been for a couple of key defensive plays the outcome might have been different MI give our guys a lot of credit though for keeping their poise and playing over some errors that made the game closer than what it should have been.” said Evans. “We had sev­ eral key 2 out hits that made the difference for us.” Caleb Case continued his recent hot streak al the plate, picking up two more hits in the opener and scoring three runs. Caleb would begin the scoring for Hastings after leading off the game with a double, and coming home on an RBI single off the bid of Adam Case. Caleb again jump started the saxon offense with a lead-off walk in the third. Andy Kelly sacrificed him to second and then Scott Larsen walked. Pratt then corkscrewed a ball to third which scored Caleb Case, with Larsen scoring on a throwing error. The Scots pushed across three runs in the top of the fourth to tie the game, but the Saxons would then score two more in the fourth Mike Garrett drew a walk. Caleb Case singled. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and Kelly singled both home. The Saxons then scored a single run in the fifth inning, after Caledonia scored two in the top half, with ryan duits driving home scott lanen. Saxon pitcher Kevin Davis fires towaros me ptate in nts game two rnoay afternoon against Caledonia (Photo by Perry Hardin) : ■ tori ’■ • 1J1' Hastings' Tyier Jiles slides safely into home base as Caledonia pitcher Abe Mulvihill, right, races towards the plate after a passed ball in game two of a double header Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Again, the Scots rallied, scoring the tying run in the lop of the seventh, which paved the way for Pratt's heroics. Kelly reached on an error, and Adam Case added a single to put two runners aboard. After a strike out. Pratt came to the plate. He would fall behind in the count 0-2. before blasting the game winning shot which was his third of the season. The Saxons relied on some dutch hitting in the game and some key defensive plays. Caleb Case made an outstanding catch in Cen­ terfield. and Pratt picked off two runners. Lanen started the game and was relieved in the sixth inning by Kevin Davis. Davis was able to get out of that jam. but would allow a run hl the top of the seventh before notching the win. In the night-cap, the Hastigns could not solve Caledonia pitcher Abe Mulvihill, who struck out 11 Saxon batten. Caleb Case and Larsen had the Saxons' only bits in the game. Tyier files reached base on a wild pitch, would steal second base, mo.e to third, and then hustle home on a pass ball by the Caledonia catcher to score the only Saxon run. Davis remained on the mound for game two, but could not slow down the Caledonia bitten. Davis' recorn falls to 3-1 with the loss. The saxon baseball team climbed back into the league race with a big win Wednesday afternoon against Wayland, winning 6-2 over the previously undefeated Wildcats. Dominant pitching, great defense, and some timely hitting made the difference in the game for the Saxons. -This win is as big as any this year, we kept ourselves in the conference race with this Wildcats, going the distance, striking out six. and allowing no earned runs. "Justin Pratt was outstanding from the mound. He pitched with great confidence and poise, and our kids made the plays in lhe field." said Evans. "They did everything that was necessary to win." Hastings opened the scoring with a three-, run second inning, keyed by a one-out walk to Pratt. With an 0-2 count. Pratt battled back to draw the walk, was then sacrificed to second by Sutfin. and would score on a Duiu base hit After Drew Bow-man worked another free pass. Griggs came up with a big two-out hit to score Duiu, and Bowman came home on an overthrow-. Duiu would later score on a Caleb Case base hit in the fourth. Wayland would battle back and trail 4-2 going into the seventh inning. The Saxons put together a two-run inning to ice the game. Defensively, the saxons kept themselves in the game with several key plays. Adam Case threw a strike home to catcher Kelly to nail a base-runner attempting to score oo a ground out. Sutfin made a great play on a line drive to the outfield, and Pratt picked off a runner in the sixth inning with help from Griggs and Duiu to end a wayland scoring threat. Adam Case drove in Caleb Case with a base hit. Kelly advanced to third on the play. Derrick Jones then replaced Kelly to run. and would steal home as Adam Case worked the delayed steal to perfection. At the plate. Kelly would pick up two hiu for the game, with Caleb Case. Adam Case. Duiu. and Griggs getting one hit and one RBI win," said Evans. u aaeh. Laoen would drive in an run on a field - Plan threw a three-hitter agaimgi — , r Wictarice as well. DK teams take over at Pennfield The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams shared at the Pennfield Great group of DK seniors getting set to say bye-bye An awful lot of kids play sports in high school. Not nearly as many are able to take their skills to the college level. That’s on thing that makes this year’s senior class at Delton Kellogg kind of unique. Tuesday morning I raced to Delton to be there as Kortni Matteson signed her letter of intent to play college basketball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College with a full tuition scholarship. The Cougars have one of the best community college pro­ grams in the country. They finished third in the nation a year ago. 1 didn’t even hear about Matteson's signing until the last minute. Only then, talking to Delton Kellogg High School counselor and varsity girls’ basketball coach Rick Williams did 1 hear about the exciting sports stuff going on at DK. Although I don’t know that anything official has happened with any of these kids yet. except for Matteson. Delton Athletic Director Mike Garvey confirmed a list of eight kids he expects to be playing college athletics in the years to come, from this one senior class. In the 2004-05 school year, Delton Kellogg class of 2004 alumnus Shanna Tamminga could be participating in track and field for the Division 1 Central Michigan University Chippewas. Mark NeSmith and Dustin Morgan could be playing football at Olivet College. Zac Gilbert has a chance to join Northern Michigan University on the gridiron. Shannah Fisher could be starting on Olivet College’s women’s soccer team. Kris Oglesbee could be running track at Grand Valley State University. Roxann Huisman throwing the softball around for Lake Superior Stale University. “It’s as many as we can ever remember,” said Garvey of the number of students who could continue their athletic careers in college. “Even people who have been here longer than I have can’t remember a time there were eight or nine kids playing some­ thing in college.” I know when I took over this job the first time I saw some of these athletes I was excited to see that many of these kids were only juniors, meaning there was potential for even greater things and meaning I would get more time to get to know them. I’m not best buddies with any of them, but from what I can tell they’re some of the best people around. Fisher is a co-valedictorian of her class. Matteson is also in the top ten. Not that doing well in school automatically makes someone a good person. “They’re pretty good kids, and they’re a lot of fim to be around,” said Garvey. 1 can’t argue with that. Culbert’s playing baseball right now. Huisman softball, and Fisher soccer, but the other five are all members of the Delton Kellogg varsity track and field teams. I know I’ve had a lot of fun watching all eight of them the few chances I’ve had the opportu­ nity and there are only a few opportunities left. I’m sure 1’11 get to see how much fun most of them rze to be around when the Panthers win a couple more Kalamazoo Valley Association track and field titles in Paw Paw May 25. Who kr rws. maybe they’ll be just as hvpy a week from Saturday st the regional race. But even these kids don’t always get what they want. “Would you please get a track team next year?" Matteson said to her new coach Ron Welch of KVCC Tuesday. “Well, we do have a track." said Welch. “we u*ed to use that for our conditioning program.' “Oh did 1 forget to tell you about that?" he said as he walked out the door with her signed commitment in hand. Relays. They each won their own championship titles, but they shared some of the points it took to earn those titles. The co-ed shuttle hurdle relay team of Alex Alaniz, Clayton Drewyor, Brandon Lester, and Kortni Matteson set a new meet record in the event with their first place finish. The Panther girls took first place in five other events and the boys in four. Matteson was in on two of the girls other victories. She teamed with Kristen Wilfinger. Katie Smoczynski, and Jessica Elliot to win the 400-meter relay, and with Wilfinger, Smoczynski, and Katee Hogoboom to win the 1600-meter relay. Helping the girts to the championship were Shanna Tamminga and Jennah Wandell who took the high jump relay. The Panthers also won the sprint medley with the team of Wilfinger, Hammond, Smoczynski and Haines, and the pole vault relay thanks to Margie Nichols and Alaniz. The boys’ team of Mark NeSmith. Kris Oglesbee, Andy Spencer, and Jake Bowman teamed up to win both the 800-meter relay and the Varsity 400-meter relay. The duo jf Dustin Morgan and Todd Champion won the shot put relay, and Nick Archer and Josh Barnes teamed up to take the high jump relay. The two Delton teams improved to 3-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last Wednesday with big wins over Parchment Monday’s meet at Kalamazoo Christian was rained out and will most likely be made up at the conference meet at Paw Paw, May 25. Nichols, who teamed with Alaniz, to win the pole vault relay at Pennfield Friday set a new DK record Wednesday with a 9’ mark in the pole vault in her team's 93-42 win over Parchment Alaniz was second in the event at 8'. Parchment was unable to score in the field events. DK's Haines was first in the long jump at 19’8 75" and Cecilia Maybeny sec­ ond at 14’2. Tamminga won the high jump at 5’3, and Lhe shot put with a throw of 31’11. Wandell and Hogoboom finished second and third in the high jump, and Matteson and Kelly McIntyre second and third in the shot. Wilfinger won the discus with a throw of 88’10. with McIntyre right behind at 85’8. followed by Suzie Wilhelms’ throw of 71’2. DK also swept both hurdle events with Matteson winning the 100-meter hurdles in 16.74 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 49.17 seconds. Aliscia Leo was second in the 100 hurdles in 18.1 and Hogoboom third in Delton’s Brandon Lester teamed up with Kortni Matteson, Clayton Drewyor, and Alex Alaniz to win the co-ed shuttle hurdle relay last Friday at Pennfield. (File photo) 18.53. In the 300 hurdles, Tamminga was sec­ ond in 50.26 seconds, and Hogoboom third in 54.43. Delton's other winners on the day were Marissa Ingle in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:36.83, and Katie Johncock in the 1600-meter run in 6:43.7. Delton’s boys won 118-119 against Parchment DK won every event except for the two longest runs, the 1600- and 3200- meters. The DK Panthers swept the top three spots in eight events, the long jump, 110-meter hur­ dles, discus, 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, pole vault. 300-meter hurdles, and the high jump. Oglesbee took the 100-meter dash in 11.14 seconds, followed by teammates NeSmith and Brad Goldsworthy. Oglesbee also won the 200 in 22.82 seconds, in front of NeSmith and Andy Spencer in second and third. Morgan was DK’s other multiple event winner taking the shot put with a throw of 46’11 and the discus at 130’10. He edged tesmiiate Champion by two inches in lhe dis­ cus. Seven different athletes won the remaining Marissa Ingle was the 800-meter champion in the KVA meet last Wednesday between her Delton Kellogg team and Parchment. (File photo) seven firsts by Delton. Brandon Garrison took the long jump at 18’4. Brandon Lester won the 110-meter hurdles in 15.5 seconds. In the pole vault it was Kyle Ferris first at 10’. Sebastian Becker was the victor in the 400meter dash in 55 seconds. Drewyor won the 300-meter hurdles in 42.91 seconds. The high jump was won by Barnes at 6’. Evan Williams won the 800-meter run with a time of2.-03.il. Williams teamed with Paul Diaz, Jack Griffin, and Ricky Ortiz to win the 3200meter relay in 8:51.73. The 1600-meter relay team of Goldsworthy. Bowman. Oglesbee, and Williams won in 3:38.71. The 400-meter relay team of Bowman. Spencer, NeSmith. and Drewyor won in 46.73 seconds, and the 800-meter relay was won by NeSmith. Spencer. Bowman, and Oglesbee in 1:53.92 seconds. DK faced Hackett on Wednesday after­ noon, and will continue the KVA season Monday at home against Pennfield. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 2004 - Page 11 w Scots vault past Saxons in last league dual meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor 113-24 win over the Saxon boys. It was the final meet of the O-K Gold dual The Saxons only victory Thursday was by Joel Maiville in the 400-meter run with a time of 52.77 seconds. Maiville also finished sec­ ond in the long jump at 20’ and second in the 100-meter dash in 11.55 seconus. Hastings Rusty Burgdorf had a good after­ noon. He couldn’t catch the Caledonia leaders in the distance races, but still scored points for his team. Burgdorf came charging past Caledonia’s Frank D’Amico in the home stretch of the 320C meter run to place second in 11:03.67. He placed third earlier in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:03.93. Neil Moore and Aston King earned the Saxon teams other second place finishes. Moore was second in the 800-meter run at 2:07.99, and King was second in the 1 IO­ meter hurdles at 16.95 seconds. King went on to finish third in the 300meter hurdles in 43.17 seconds. Heath VanBelkum was third for lhe Saxons in the discus with a throw of 113’2, and Eric Gillespie was third in the high jump at 5'8. The Caledonia boys swept three events at Thursday including the pole vault. Kyle Klyn led a Scot sweep in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.83 seconds. Ken Echtinaw led a sweep of the shot put with a top throw of 45’2.5". Echtinaw also won the discus with a best distance of 128'7. Thomas Spitzley, who was third in the shot put, helped lead the Scot domination of the meet season, and the victory kept the Scots in the log jam at the top of the league standings. Caledonia and Wayland are both 7*1, while Thomapple Kellogg and South Christian are right behind at 6-2 heading into this week’s O-K Gold meet on Thursday and Friday after­ noons in Middleville. The Hastings boys’ finished the league sea­ son with a 1-6 record. field events with a first place in the long jump at 20’3.5” and in the high jump at 6’. Klyn and Andrew Cromer were also multi­ ple individual event winners for Caledonia, Along with his win in the 200, Klyn placed fist in the 100-meter dash in 11.46 seconds. Cromer won the 1600-meter run in 4:58.97 and the 800-meter run in 2.05.83. Caledonia's other individual winners on the Most of Caledonia's varsity track and field athletes were already loaded onto busses or on their way home from Hastings Thursday as afternoon turned to evening. The Fighting Scot boys' team had captured wins in 15 of the first 16 events to finish. The girls' had won 12 of the first 16. The Caledonia boys and girls both ran to victory in the final running event, the 1600meter relay. A small contingent of parents, siblings, fans, and coaches looked on as Caledonia pole-vaulters Shay Slagter. Mike Gless. and Angie Maxey pushed themselves, after hav­ ing already wrapped up taking team points in the event. Maxey, the Division 2 girls’ state champion in the pole vault a year ago tried to reach the Caledonia record of 11'3. which she owns. Gless and Slagter attempted to reach 11 ’6. All their competition had long since been eliminated, and they continued to help, and push each other through some friendly com­ petition. All three finished the night with a top height of 11*. Slagter and Gless’ points, along with team­ mate Casey Higley's who finished third at 10'6 in the boys’ event pushed the Scots to a Kelcey Edwards takes off with the baton after taking a hand-off from team­ mate Matt Hoffman in the 000-meter relay race Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) afternoon were Nk DeVries in the 110-meter hurdles in 16.35 seconds, Jim Haisma in the 300-meter hurdles in 41.45 seconds, and Kirk Post in the 3200-meter run with a time of 1100.66. , The Scots showed their depth by dominat­ ing the relay races. The closest finish of the four came in the 400-meter relay where Klyn, Sean Morgan. David Villerot. and Nathan Vanderlaan finished in 4532 seconds, nearly six seconds ahead of the Saxon foursome of Mitchell Gahan. Aston King, Brent Kelley, and Kelcey Edwards in 51.24 seconds. The Hastings' girts showed some strength in the distance races, but it wasn't enough to catch up to the Scots who won 90-47 Thursday. The Saxon ladies end the .'eague dual meet season with a record of 3-4. The Saxon girts won the 3200-meter run. the 800-meter. the 1600-meter; ^^^Jbe 3200-meter relay, but thewe were their only victories on the afternoon. Natalie Pennington waa a member of the two winning relay Mhms for Hastings, and look fq*t blace in The 800-mlta run in 2:34.63, and second ft the 1600-meter ran in Saxon junior Kattilyn Rounds finished third in th* shot put on Thursday against Caledonia with a top throw of 29*10.25”. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 5:47.43. Amanda Keeler finished in second place in the 800 behind Pennington in 2:42.07. Amanda Becklei was second in the 200-meter dash in 28.92 seconds. Erin Hemerting woo the 3200-meter run in 13:29, and teamed with Pennington. Jamie VanBoven. and Amanda Keeler to win the 3200-meter relay in 10-37.86. The Saxon team of Pennington, VanBoven. Amy Ingle, and Katie Lawrence won the 1600-meter relay in 4:23.12. Saxon girls finisbed in second and third in three events. Megan Bolthouse was the run­ ner-up in the 300-meter hurdles in 52 94 sec­ onds, and Kristina Dobbin was third in 53.2. In the 400-meter ran. VanBoven finished second in 1:05.07. and Ingle was third in 1:06.45. Justine Robbins placed second in the 100-meter dash in 14.14 seconds, with Deiaun WU right behind in 1438 seconds. South Christian heads into the girts' league meet leading the conference after making it through the dual meet season undefeated. Middleville is second with a 6-1 mark, and Caledonia third at 5-2. Along with her win in the pole vault, Caledonia’s Maxey took first in lhe high jump at 5'. and in the 100-meter hurdles in 15.9 seconds. Kayla Wilson and Mindy Bode won two The Saxons’ Joel Maiville sprints towards victory in the 400-meter run Thursday afternoon against Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) events each for the Scots. Bode look the shot pot with a throw of 33'8, and the discus with a throw of 114’0. Wilson woo the long jump with a 16'4 leap, and the 30-meter hurdles in 50.5 seconds. Caledonia also wrapped up victories in the three shortest runs and the 1600-meter. Michglle Cemils woo Uy,IDO-meter dash in 13.4 mraiifc iWalllffn rtita won the 200- meter dash in 27.8 seconds. First place in the 400-meter run went to Julie Slot in 1.04.4. Kendra Ross took top honors in the 1600meter ran in 5:42. The Fighting Scot girts woo tire two short relays as well. Can Butcher. Slot. Stephanie Marsman, and Pleva took the 800-meter relay in 1:543. while Comils, Katie Hekman. Maxey, and Pleva woo the 400-meter relay in 533 seconds. DK softball gets a win at own invite over Middleville Saxon softball gets hit hard by Caledonia and the ‘Cats Caledonia’s hot bats proved to be too much for the Saxon varsity softball team in a pair of O-K Gold losses on Friday. The Saxons lost the first game of a double header with the Fighting Scots 17-12. Both teams got on the scoreboard quickly. Caledonia led 6-4 after one inning. It was still 6-4 heading into the third when Caledonia added three more runs in the top half. Hastings answered back with two of its own in the bottom of the third, but Caledonia then scored three runs in the fourth, two in the fifth, and three more in the sixth. Hastings made the game interesting in the end with five runs in the fifth inning to cut the Hastings Natale Pennington cruteM towards her victory Thursday in the 800meler run against the Fighting Scots. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The KVA season continues to be tough oo the Delton varsity girts’ softball team. Tuesday, the Panthers were topped by Paw Paw 10-0, as Rachel Presley managed DK's Caledonia lead to 14-12, then with one more ran in the seventh. A total of nine errors did­ n't help the Saxons stay in the ball game. Halie Terrel suffered the defeat pitching for Hastings. She struck out nine and walked just only hit of the ball game. A lot more of DK's girts had their bats going on Saturday at the Delton Invitational. The host Panthers went 1-2 on the day. top­ ping Middleville and falling to Pennfield and three. Hastings got some big hits in the game from sophomore Sophia Stavale. senior Nikki King, and the junior Terrel. They each had a Albion. In DK's 10-5 win over Middleville in game two. Sam Doubledee had a single and a dou­ double. The Saxon bats were much quieter in a 9-2 loss in game two. The Saxons took a 2-0 lead batting in the top half of the second inning, but then saw Caledonia come back to score five runs in the bottom of the inning. ble and Presley also had two hits. Jolcon Rasnake, Alex Gilbert. Hannah Goy. Sam Perysian. and Roxann Huisman all had hits was well for DK. Colbert was the winning pitcher. She struck out four Trojans, and allowed five hits while walking three. Gina Niemchick and Ashley Aspinall hit home runs for Middleville, and Jay Grifith went two for three. TK freshman pitcher Ashley Lewis threw for the vanity for the first time last week, but took the loss against the Panthers. “She's going to be an outstanding pitcher for us in the coming years." said TK couch Saxon second baseman Amber Main just manages to get her glove on a hard hit ball by Caledonia Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxon defense improved in game two as it only committed three errors. Hastings managed six hits in the game two loss. The Saxons ran into a very hot Wayland team last Wednesday, falling 15-0 in three innings. Hastings couldn't manage a hit against the Wildcats' outstanding pitcher Katie Greenman. and committed seven errors on defense. The Saxons will try and turn things around tomorrow when they visit South Christian for a double header on Friday. Saturday. Hastings will be at the Charlotte Invitational, then Monday will make the trip to Holland Christian. Next Wednesday, will be another very tough league double header at Byron Saxon junior Sophia Stavale sends the ball sailing away from the plate Friday after­ noon against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Center. Tammy Olmsted. Delton was then topped by Pennfield in the final game of the day 13-3. Doubledee. Huisman. Presley. Colbert, Goy. and Tiffanie Wensauer all had hits for DK. Middleville hit six home runs in its three games and totaled 26 runs, but managed just a 1-2 record on the day. Twice, the Trojans saw leads slip away. In the first game of the day. the Trojans were lopped 9-8 by Battle Creek Central. TK led 7-4 heading into the seventh inning, before leading against Delton in game one 5­ 3. "We just made some key mental mistakes and a couple errors." said Olmsted. The Trojans built their lead with the first of three tremendous hitting performances. Gina Niemchick went two for four from the plate with a home run. Ashley Aspinall was three for four with a home run. Michelle Hoffman hit a home run. and Tiffany Miller went two tor three from the plate. Delton second baseman Jessica Broadhurst fires towards first base during action Saturday at the Delton Invitational. (Photo by Linda Boyce) “Our bats were hot this weekend." said Olmsted. The Trojans finally got a victory Saturday. 1I-9 against Lansing Sexton. This time it was the Trojans turn to come from behind. Trailing 9-6 in the sixth inning. TK scored five runs tn six hits. “It was a real exciting inning for us." said Olmsted. Niemchick was just getting started on the day with three singles in four at bats. Aspinall was two for four with a home run and a dou­ ble. Anna Enslen had a pair of singles forTK. as did Amy Tinker Lewis suited the game and held Sexton to four runs, then Brittany Steensma came oo to earn the victory. Caledonia the tournament Io end a nine year tournament drought by lopping Battle Creek Central in lhe championship game 12­ 3. �Page 12 - Thuraday, May 13, 2004 - The Haeings Bwvw A 74 tie-breaker victory puts Haslett ahead of the Lakewood tennis team The Trojan IM doubtea Mm of Joah Qatar, left. and Chad Brice took one of the two TK vfctoriee last Thursday at home agafrwt Caledonia. (Fite photo) Trojan netters topped by Caledonia in final Gold dual The boys’ from TK and Caledonia expect­ ed to finish the O-K Gold season Saturday, at the conference tournament in Wayland Rain soon after the start caused the match­ es to be postponed, and the eight O-K Gold vanity boys' tennis teams will return to Wayland on Thursday for the league tourna­ ment The teams from TK and Caledonia did get the conference dual meet season wrapped up on Thursday afternoon. The Fighting Scots look a 62 win over the host Ttojsns. The third singles match between lan Seger of Middleville and Caledonia's Jason Weigand was the tightest match of the night, with Seger earning a 7-6(6), 6-4 victory. TK's other win came from the first dou­ bles team of Chad Brice and Josh Osler, which defeated Todd Kortenboven and Jordan Thrdeou 60, 6-3. The rest of the flights belonged to the by Beall Brener Sports Editor The last year of coaching vanity boys' ten­ nis is winding down for Lakewood's Martin Snoap. The Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 tournament is Thursday at Lansing Catholic Central and nearby Lansing Eastern High School. This Viking team won't go in as the favorite, after dropping three straight league contests, but they will be a force to reckon with. Lakewood's boys have already set a new school record for victories in a season with eight The Vikings are 8-6 in duals. The sixth loss came Tuesday afternoon at home against Haslett but not by much. The Viking fourth doubles team, seniors Cole Marian and Matt Woodman, played a terrific second set after falling the first 63 and topped Haslett's Mike Fedewa and Ben Eggleston in a tie-breaker 7-6(4) to take set number two. That's when Snoap made what he wu wor­ ried would be the fatal mistake in Lakewood's eventual 5-3 loss. He let them know how well they were play­ ing in the break between the second and third set. Fedewa and Eggleston won the first three games of the third set before Martan and Woodman rounded back into form. The Viking duo did return the form and battled until falling 7-6(4) in a second tie-breaker. Woodman's usual four doub’s partner Nick Huisman was out of the line-up, but the Vikings didn't miss a beat al the flight "He's the ultimate sub." Snoap said of Marian. “He wu just hitting some great two­ handed back hands out there." Woodman did a solid job of taking care of things at the net While all of that was going on. the other late starting match, the first singles match between Lakewood's Simon Phelps and Haslett's Jason Harvey was waiting to see what would happen. Harvey woo the first set 62, then Phelps took the second set 62. Haslett led 4-2 in the team score at this point, and a fifth win in the fourth doubles match would have meant the visiting Vikings had already earned lhe victory. With Marian and Woodmans* gutsy performance, Phelps took to the court to play a super tie-breaker with Harvey. Phelps extended his second set roll into the extra session winning 167. Phelps' wu the second three-set win for Lakewood on the afternoon. David Dawley returned from a three-week absence to top Dan Mregter 3-6,63,63. Dawley frustrated Voegler by jut consis­ tently putting the ball back into play, whether it was with a slicing backhand, a lob, or jut a soft forehand deep into the court Lakewood's other victory came from the second doubles team of Will Fanl and DJ Thompson who bested Ryan Scherer and Rich Hall 62,64. At the other two singles flights. Lakewood nearly extended the action to three-sett. Junior Alex Ketchum fell to Haslett's Peter Heisler 63. 7-6(6). In the fourth singles match. Lakewood's Nathan Farrell wu downed 64,64 by Brad Dowrick. Haslett seniors Nick Bolger and Mike Gallogher topped Lakewood juniors Gabe sod Josh Rayner al first doubles 60.61. Scots. In the first doubles flight Caledonia's Kayle Hinkle topped TK's Brad Bender 6-3, 62. At second doubles, Nate Stauffer topped Corey Humphrey 6-4,60. Caledonia's Brad Gates bested Andrew Meads at fourth singles 60.63. In the doubles action, TK's John Herring and Todd Stewart put up a good fight before falling to ter Ybema and Ryan Workman 63. 63. The Scots' Tom Blanchard and Justin Koning beat Corey McClain and Jordan Smith 60. 63, and Kun Schievink and Cody Hinkle beat Mike Ttarter aad Darrell Smith at number four 6-4,63. Thia week's scheduled O-K Gold versus O-K White conference cross-over matches were been postponed until each league fin­ ishes its tournament If it rains Thursday, the Gold plans to try aad finish up its tournament oo Friday in Wayland. CITY OF HASTINGS notice of public meaning Nodes Is hereby gkuiOMt ate Wantage OtyCoundtnS held a Mfc Hearing on Msarim Mt **> MS, al pm. In Sw CSy HeS Counts Ownbera. 201 E. ante Soest llaatago. WoNgan, topiaries *s Spestal Aenumnant Had on fee Lakewood senior David Dawley reaches down to chip a backhand shot agafrwt MoonaSon on t* shore Pubfc Hearing and minimi ol said heartag aSI ba araSabto attaaStae ot Sis Cay Cterk. 201 East Sum Sever, Hestaga, MeNgan. Tht Cty wS pRWicto nccMMiy tBSSoncbto bMb End mwIcm ■pen seven days noSre to Uw Haataga CSy Cterk. 201 East Slate Sheet HaaSnga. MtMgan. or ceS 2SS4SS-2MB or TOO eaS relay asnrioe 1-OUUSte 1717. Hasted on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Bred Bremer) backhand serve return againet Hasten In the fourth doubles match Tuneday. (rOOSO Dy txBu WBmw) Saxon golfers fifth in Gold again Evart G. Manehum to the Registration is underway for the following credit clay*?* scheduled thin summer at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. The Saxon vanity girls' golf team hasn't been able to sneak out of the fifth spot in the standings at an O-K Gold jamboree this sea­ son. The Saxons are in the five spot heading into next Tuesday's O-K Gold final meet at the Meadows, with Caledonia in first. South Christian second. Middleville third, Wayland fourth, and Wyoming Park sixth. Hastings finished fifth once again in Tuesday's final league jamboree at Orchard Hills in Wayland with a team tool of 214. Caledonia woo with a 168 followed by South Christian 183. Wayland 192, Middleville 195. Hastings, and Wyoming Park 301. Jill Jolley led the Saxons with a 45 Tuesday. Amanda Hurieu aad Nikki Meredith both shot 56's, and Erin Fluke fin­ ished with a 57. Hosting a jamboree didn't help lhe Saxons last Wednesday, u they finished fifth at Hastings Country Club. Caledonia woo that one with a team score of 185, followed by South 195, Middleville 211. Wayland 218, Hastings 236, Wyoming Park 302. Jolley led Hastings with a 52. Meredith and Brooke Koons each scored a 61, and Fluke had the Saxena' fourth score, a 62. In non league action on Friday Hastings topped Kalamazoo Hackett 219 to 223 at Hastings Country Club. Jolley paced the Saxons with a 44, ten shots better than the lender from Hackett, Stephanie Kobe who shot a 54. Hurieu wu next for Hastings with a 57, followed by Koons 58, and Fluke 60. The Saxons host Gull Lake this afternoon at Hastings County Chib. career back on track and/or to prepare for the fall semester. Guest and transfer students welcome! Starts aoLB TTH 530400pm 8UAD101 MW 5308:45pm ENGL 120 IhMfcwa beteteuui ENGL 151 MW 130430pm MW 530830pm MW 136430pm MW 830830pm 0*1 Care MMh Canto MW 630830pm MW 630830pm TTH 530430pm MTWTH 7354:10pm OT160 RaMpBrn Bag. Algebra Inter. Algebra Computer Ho. AppLSoftwwe pec 121 PEC 156 ENGL 152 FreehmanComp.il GEOGIOO HUSE212 MATH 97 MATH 100 MATH 101 MW 530430pm TTH 5308:40pm MW 5308:40pm HMSn UMtyWS MW 6308:15pm TWS 630430pm MW 136330pm psrc2t» Mdng ■wo. rsycnxogy Develop. Psych. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia held off a determined Middleville team I-0 in an important O-K Gold vanity girls' soccer match that marked the end of the tegular season of conference play. It was a hard fought game on both sides. Caledonia's Jenna Bigger put away the rebound of a Brandi Victory shot in the 15th minute for the only score of the night. After a couple weeks where the Trojan offense finally started clicking, they were shut down by lhe Scots who will bead into the league tournament with the top seed. Middleville finished the O-K Gold regu­ lar season as the fourth best team, and will host Byron Center in the opening round of the league tournament Monday night. The winner will play the victor in Monday night's contest between the fust seeded Fighting Scots and eight seed Wayland. The goal scoring machine was working for the TK last Friday the Lady Trojans were visited by Wyoming Park for Patents Night and came away with an 8-2 victory. TK started quickly, only two minutes into the game junior Kristy Hall crossed the ball from the touch line, freshman Ashleigh Lund chest trapped the ball and sent it across the goal to junior Chanda Brice who drove it home. Within a minute, Brice scored again by lofting a ball over the Viking goalie's bead. A short time later sophomore Chelsey Strumberger brought the ball along the side and crossed the ball <o Hall who did not hes­ itate to fire a shot for the third goal within the first ten minutes for TK. “Our offense came out quick and intense, and was too much for the Vikings to han­ dle," said Trojan coach Katie Polhemus. “Lund, Hall and Brice have been working quite well with each other up front. Their athletic ability and speed make it hard for the defenders to cover." The Trojan roll was slowed down by a Wyoming penalty kick from a TK hand ball in the box, which made lhe game 3-1. TK quickly pm it into gear again with Brice touching a pan to Strumberger for TK’s fourth goal. Wyoming Park helped TK oo the next goal whoa a Viking defender put one into its own net Wyoming ended the half with a goal into the Trojans net making it 4-2. In the second half the Trojans started quickly again. Lund scored a goal within the first three minutes. A couple of minutes later Wyoming Park helped TK again by kicking a goal into its own net. For the last goal of the night sweeper Ellen Phillips sent a straight line pass to Lund who one touched it directly to Kaleigh Page who was streaking down the sideline and passed up to Hall who finished the play with a goal. “This is what my girls have been working on all week." said Polhemus. “It's great to see it put into play. Our quick transition play has really been paying off for us. Overall, it was an awesome team effort" Matteson will take game to KVCC by Brett Brower Sports Editor Delton senior Kortni Matteson was All Barry County bar sophomore, junior, and sen­ ior year playing for the vanity girts' basket­ ball team. She earned All KVA honors all three years. Matteson was a captain her final two years at Delton. She was named team MVP all three yean, and finished her career as the all time leading scorer in the history of the program. “For me she's been Delton basketball, because I've coached for three yean." said Dehon Kellogg vanity girts' basketball coach Rick Williams minutes before Matteson was signed her full tuition scholarship io attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College and play basketball next fall. At KVCC. she'll be playing for a coach she's somewhat familiar with, aad a coach who's somewhat familiar with her. Hackett Catholic Central’s vanity girts' man for the KVCC women’s program. "He's not only scouted her. He's coached against h v.“ said Williams. Welch has bad the thought of luring Matteson to KVCC in his head for a while. “1 started thinking about that when she was a freshman," said Welch. "It was pretty obvi­ ous when she was a freshman that she was tal­ ented." “This year, I think probably the second time we played you is when I knew we really needed to have you join our program." he told Matteson. The Dehon senior had 22 points and 11 rebounds in a Fighting Irish win that evening in October. She averaged 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals a game as a senior. “We see Kortni as a combination guard, a one-two." said Welch. “We see her as a point guard because of her size. She's got all the tools it takes to make things happen at the col- Defton Kdftxig senior Kortni Matteson, center, smiles after signing on to play bas­ ketball next fail at Kalamazoo Vaiey Community College. Sealed next to her Tuesday morning were her parents Kelli and Kevin Matteson, as DK varsity girls' basketball coach Rick Williams and KVCC coach Ron Welch looked on. (Photo by Brett Bremer) plus." Matteson accomplished those numbers as a senior despite being the focal point of many opponents' defensive schemes. “Oh, the Box-and-One," said Williams. “I had to talk to other coaches. T have an offense.' I said, ‘but I don't have an nffraar for this.'I've had to do other things for her, as well as take some of the pressure off her" Matteson often found henelf trying to drib­ ble the bell up against a press, and trying to get away from two defenders when she had the ball Then when it would come down to crunch time and it waaalmost guaranteed that Matteson would have the bull in her hands. That could help her in the move to point 300-pound shark should provide quite a fish fry Kortni Matteson ‘The hardest part is learning that it's differ­ ent from high school ball," said Welch. The ball is more valuable bl the college game than in the high school gaad." M*ne*°° wor™^ about the Estate Sale “bur I'm used oWfw the ball a Iw lot S.cSW Like) and holding the ball It won’t be too big a deal." It is a big deal to Williams that she’ll be gong “It's going to be difficult next fall, not hav­ ing 'give it to Kortni' as my time-out strategy anymore," said Williams. A few other Division 3 schools around the area showed some interest in Matteson, but nothing could offer her exactly what she wanted. T think it was the best decision I could have made," said Matteson. “We're happy because she'll be close to home." said Kelli Matteson who came to Tuesday's signing with Kortni'■ father Kevin. Everyone in the room was jut as proud of Kortni for her classroom skills as they were for her ski 11 s on the basketball court. That's one of the reasons she’s so attrac­ tive to us," said Welch. "Our program has got­ ten to the level where we can be picky. 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May 13,2004 - The Haadnp Banner Saxon soccer slips to sixth seed The Saxon vanity girls' soccer team has some work to do before beginning the O-K Gold conference tournament at South Christian on Monday afternoon. Hastings has dropped throe consecutive league contests to end the regular season. Against Byron Center Monday the Saxons were downed 4-1. Hastings got on the board early when Kati Dakin scored with a volley off of a cor­ ner kick by Jami Shilling. Byron Center bounced back and scored two goals before half-time. The Lady Saxons played a strong first half, but a not so strong second half as the Bulldogs tallied two more goals. "We are working oo some position changes and team adjustment,” said Hastings coach Sarah Dorico. "We are in a tut and we're hoping that we are able to come out of that nit before the conference tournament beginning against South Christian.” Last Wednesday, South Christian defeat­ ed Hastings 5-1. The only Lady Saxon scoring was done by Kali Dakin with a double assist from Jami Shilling and Allison Cooney. “It was not a pretty game,” said Derrico. "We definitely were able to run with this team they just finished on their opportuni­ ties end we didn’t They were one of the bet­ ter teams we have seen in our conference." The Saxons enter the league tournament as the sixth seed, set to face the third seed­ ed Sailors. In the tegular season's final standings Caledonia took the top spot, fol­ lowed by Holland Christian, South Christian, Middleville, Byron Center, Hastings, Wyoming Park, and then Wayland. The winner of the Saxon and Sailor match-up would face the winner of Monday's contest between Holland Christian and Wyoming Park. “This team has the potential to do well in the conference tournament as well as in dis­ tricts,” said Derrico. “We just have to find the Hastings team that went on a winning streak earlier in the season, not giving up or putting their heads down. Hopefully this week they’ll come around. 1 have faith in them. They are a good group of kids who have been strugglin' through some injuries amongst key players, but as long as they adjust again We'D be back to playing our style of game and being a team again." Vikes lead the CAAC’s D-3 with LCC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity softball team suf­ fered its first loss of the season to a CAAC Division 3 opponent on Saturday in the Lansing Stale Journal Softball Classic, but the Vikings had other things on their minds Rain showers pushed back games Saturday and then extra itmiugs left the Lakewood ladies scrambling to catch the Island Princess boat in Grand Ledge for the prom. A few even had to take a water taxi to catch up to their classmales at the prom. Even with all that on their minds, the Vikings pushed Lansing Catholic Central to the limit in the final game of the tourney for Lakewood. The Cougars lopped the Vikings by pushing across a run in die ninth inning for a 3-2 win. The Vikings were one hit away from tying the ball game again in the ninth with a runner on second base, but even if they had gotten the game tying RBI or game winning RBI coaches Roily Krauss and Jeff Krauss might have allowed LCC to advance in the tourney to get the girts off to prom in time. “We think they played well," said Roily Krauss of his Vikings, Tad their minds were elsewhere. It won’t be hard to get them up for Monday.” The loss doesn't count in the league standings, so if both teams do what they're VERMONTVILLE - Raymond George Dickinson, of Vermontville passed away Friday. May 7. 2004 at his residence at the age of 69. Mr. Dickinson was born May 11, 1934 in Vermontville Township to his par­ ents, Glenn and Velma (Bosworth) Dickinson. Raymond became a friend to many in the area through his 32 yean at Citizens Elevator in Vermontville where he retired as toe assistant maaaga. Raymond was an arid bowler in past yean playing on the local Good Fellowship League in Charlotte for a number of yean. He also enjoyed traveling throughout the countryside and especially enjoyed camping. He also ----- a-gr.. - ----■ U1---enjoyeu spcaou^c ume DUuuing uiingi in ms woodworking shop, many of which were dec­ orated aa craft items by his daughter, Robin. Raymond is survived by his wife Ann (Aaeltine); sons, Bradley and wife, Paula Dickinson of Middlerille. Mark and wife Tsmi Dickinson of Nashville; daughters, Joanne and busband (Darrell) Clements Jr. of Nashville, nd Robin nd busband Chris Milfer of Fastings; 12 grandchildren end four great grandchildren. Mr. Dickinson was preceded in death by his first wife Faith (Walters) in 1989 and his brother Fred Junior in 1977. Funeral services were held Monday, May 10, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. George Speas of Lake Odessa officiating. Intermem will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in memory of Raymond George Dickmaon. Further information available at expected to do this week they'll meet with the CAAC Division 3 title co the line for a double header Monday. May 17, at LCC. The Vikings are currently undefeated in the league, while LCC has one loss. Lakewood trill boat Fowlerville for two tonight The rain didn't only make things tough on the Vikings late in the day. Lakewood opened up Saturday morning with a 8-2 loss to Grand Ledge. "We have to split with them at least” said Roily Krauss. Grand Ledge scored two runs in the first inning off of Lakewood pitcher Kelci: O'Mara, who then settled won nd pitched a solid game. Lakewood was able to push across a run in the fifth inning to make it 2-1, but rains game. The coolest was put oo hold for two hours. "We started again and we’d just lost our momentum,” said Roily Krauss. Lakewood opened the tournament oo Friday afternoon with a 6-0 win over Portland St Patrick, as the Vikings broke open a 0-0 game with five runs in the fifth Stevie Spetnskry pitched the Vikings to victory with eight strike outs. Rachel Diekhoff led the Lakewood bat­ ting attack with a double and two RBI's. Shelly Root Jamie Brodbeck, and Rachel King each had two hits and an RBI against the Shamrocks. Lakewood is 4-0 in the CAAC 3, after sweeping a pair of double headers last week. DeWitt came into the season as the league favorites, but the Vikings may have taken that title by topping the Panthers 1-0 and 9­ 3 Thursday. . The first game was a defensive struggle which Lakewood finally won in the seventh inning. Sarah Haskin scored the winning run with help from aa O'Mara's sacrifice bunt a single fry Shelly Root single, and finally Brodbeck's game winning RBI sin­ gle. Spetoskey got the win recording II strikeouts. In game two, the Viking bats came alive, highlighted by a single and a double and two RBI's from King and Diekhoff. Sarah Haskin also had two hits and two RBI's. Spetoskey had two hits. Brodbeck and O'Mara each had a single, and Kendra Root, Shelley Root, and Aliasa Goble scored runs. Lakewood topped Williamston twice Tuesday, May 4, 541 and 10-1, to open the first season of Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 softball. Leon C Ackett |_____ Audrey Baintt Party_____ | NASHVILLE - Leon C. Ackett, age 80, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004 peacefully at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Ackett was ban in Nashville, on July 28.1923. He was the son of the late Fred and Maude (Shaffer) Ackett He was raised in toe Nashville area and attended W.K. Kellogg school. In May of 1942 he enlisted in the Uniled States Navy. He served in the South Pacific aboard the oil tankers USS. Lackawanna AO-40 and the USS. PAMANSET AO-85. He received his honorable discharge December 1945. Leon achieved toe rank of Seaman FC in WWH. He waa the husband of Helen (Mariach) Ackett. The couple was united in marriage oo March 10. 1946 in Nashvilfe Tbe couple has been married 58 years. Leon was employed in toe Him Repair Department at General Moton in Lansing for several yean. He also owned and operated Ackett's Soda Fountain in Nashville, which wm a favorite spot for teenage groups to spend time. He saved as a vohmtea fireman aad ambulance attendant in Nashville, but was forced to resign those positions in 1979 due to complications of MS. He was a life member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. Leon is survived by his wife of 58 yean, Helen; his daughters, Marlene (Gary) Foote, and Martha (Sam) Ellison; son, Leonard (Judy) Ackett; his sista, Donna (Stanley) Haute; brothers. Harold (Patty) Ackett, and David (Diana) Ackett; five grandchildren, sad four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister. Freda Barnes, and a granddaughter. Heather Slattery. A graveside funeral service with full mili­ tary baton provided by the Nashville VFW Post 8260 was held on Friday, May 7,2004 st toe Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Following the graveside service there was a memorial service al Nashville United Methodist Church. Nashville, on Friday, May 7, with Rev. Jim Hynes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to toe Nashville Fire Department or Ambulance service. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. Audrey Elaine Darby celebrated ha 79th birthday in the presence of ba Lord at May 122004. She wm ban May 12 1925. in Onaway, Michigan, to Donald and Ida (Rundfett) McAllista. They moved to Alma when she was a young child. She attended AlmB schools She married John H. Catlin in 1940. They lived in Aims and Ithaca until 1957. They served as missionaries in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin under Continental Baptist Missions (formerly Hiawatha Baptist Missions) front 1957-1973 when Rev. Catlin throughojt ha life. She Headed Gcyhic Qmmwiify College while they lived in Betgland and subeequently worked as a licensed Practical Nurse in Hastings and Brandon, Fla. She was marriea to Robert Koncz of Brandon. Fla from 1983 until his death in 1986. In 1997, she married Dorr Darby and they lived in Nashville. He preceded ha in death in 2001. Mrs. Darby is survived by ha daughters, Jana (Fred) Rushford of Nashville, Jane (Tim) Anderson of Fife Lake, and Jan (James) Duke of Platt City, Fla; sons, Vance (Sandra) and David (Ruth), both of Plant City. Fla and stepdaughters. Debra Steele of Holland. Mich, rod Diane (Jaspa) Miles of Nashville; stepsons, David (Cindy) Darby of Rockford and Dan (Lucinda) Bloomfield, New Mexico; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by sisters Edna Wickersham and Harriet Woollard, and brothers Clifton, Alex, Ralph and James McAllista. Services will be held at Nashville Baptist Church Tuesday, May 18. 2004 at II ajn. Pastor Lester DeGroot and Pastor Deane Lanipbere will officiate. Visitation will be ■ Daniels Funeral Home Monday evening. May 17 from 6 to 8 pjn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Continental Baptist Missions. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Lakewood* Jacqui CoBne, left, races towards a frat place fetish In ft* 100 motor hurdfoe Monday, as toemmato Cricket Coby deero lhe fetal hunfte and heade tor oeoono. (rntxo Dy urea oremer) Viking boys win for the first time in their new conference by Brett Breaser Sports Editor Throwing a discus into the wind proved much easier than spitting into the wind Monday afternoon at Lakewood High School The Viking boys te-sn had a number of throwers set personal records Tuesday, none more impressive than the 151’23" first place mask by Mike Vipond. Lakewood's Haris Wickham finished second in the event with a throw at 134'33”. and Gabe O'Mara war third with a throw of 123'5. The trio earned nine points for Lakewood in its 80-57 win over the visiting Lansing Catholic Central Cougars Monday. “It waa good to get our first league win,” said Lakewood boys'coach Joah Rose. "Two guys really stepped it up today. Opie (Ml*) Vipond, he threw 151’ in the discus. Tutt’s a stale mark. He's been working bard. I think that beat his PR by 12 feel" The other Viking to step up was Casey Schrock, who won the 1600-meter race in 4:44.43 and the 800-meter in 204.67. “Casey Schrock gave two solid perform­ ances in the 1600 and the 800. He's starting to be one of the top distance tunnets in the area," said Roae. The Lakewood girts' were topped 75-62 by the Cougars Monday, bat they had an awe­ sone afternoon in the discus as well Lakewood's stale qualifia Ryfee O'Bryant won the event with a new personal record of 113'63". “It will depend on the angle and their tech­ nique." said Lakewood girts’ coach Jim Hassett of how the wind will affea each throw. “The best wind is a cross wind." said Roae. The wind won't affea the shot put much. Vipond won that event ■ well with a top throw of 44'11. Wickham was third at 36'53". Along with the sweep in the discus, Lakewood's boys also took the first three spots in the pole vault, the 110-meter hordes, and the 1600-meter run. Behind Casey Schrock re die 1600 for Lakewood were Jesse Schrock in 5:04.68, and Jason Sterkenberg in 5:08.45. Jesse Dye won the pole vaak at 10’, with Nate Root seared ■ 9', sad Jarrod Hrosy third at 8'6. Tttvis Wilted wot the 110-meSm hurdles in 1632 seconds, followed by tan­ mates Spcacer Duiu in 1739 seconds sad Root in 1939. Duits won the JOOmattr hur­ dles in 46.38 seconds. Jesse Schrock woe the 3200-meter ran for Lakewood in 11:14, and waa a part of the 3200-meter relay team with Slerkeaberg, Matt Decker, and Mike Koetsier wttch won in 9:19. The Vikings also won the 1600-rmter relay with the team of Dye, Casey Schrock, Mark Deads, aad Bred Strata finishing “ 3:4132 Lakewood's girts won six events Monday. including O'Btyatt's title in the dsacas, with six different athletes taking the tides. Dana Nichols won the 3200-melw ran in 13:1337. Sadie Celt was the wraa of the 200-metor dmh ia 28.62 seconds. Jacqui Collins took the lOO-snesre bodies in 17.92 seconds, and Cricket Cotoy won the 300-merer hurdles in 53.74 seconds. Kristin Chase once again reached ha school record pole vaah height of 7', as did teammate Regan Helfer who was second. Completing the Viking sweep of the event was Theresa Crema at 6'6. CONDOMINIUM PRICE REDUCED TO $170,000 For sale by owner. Quiet, sechided, end unit adjacent to the Hastings Country Chib. Two bedroom, 2-3/4 baths, den, living room, kitchen/dining area. Lower level framed for family room. All appliances including washer/dryer. Central air, central vac and water sof­ tener. Custom cabinetry and window dressings. Upper deck, lower patio. Two-car garage. Cart path to golf course. Immediate occupancy. Shown by appointment only. Call 269-948­ 8202 for further details. —— �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 13,2004- Pqp 15 Exchange Club Young Citizens of the Month chosen for April Hastings Middle School students who have received Ybung Citizens of the Month honors for April from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (tram left) Chelsea LaJoye, Marie Hoffman, Morgan Miller, Audrey Waktey, Ryan Vogel end Um Huisman. Student* at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club at Hastings Young Citizens at lhe Month accolades lor April are Qabraetie Eaton and Paul Stutzman, with teacher Don ScMte. Mike Purchase, shown here with teacher Benjamin Bruinekool, has been selected by lhe Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month tor April at St. Roee School. Nate Rhoades, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, Is Young Citizen of the Month tor April from Pteasantview Etenwita/y School. Central Elementary's Ybung Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Halting*, are Katie Secord, Ethan Clark and Casey Martin, shown with teacher Arm Mummert Star Elementary** Ybung CMzans of the Month for April, a* **t*rt*d by the Exchange Club of Heating*, are WM Sprague end Emtiy Hotibrd, with teacher Dawn Secord. The Goutheestsm Elementary School Ybung Cttzsne of lhe Month tor April, as selected by the Exchange Club of HaSunyS, 8TB OfBpnSn rWTWTWn BXJ Matt McKinnon, shown with teacher Tkn kl^x—• IWURIM0U. New Charity Golf Classic to aid 4 local organizations by Elaine Gilbert "To have 12 charities actually apply speaks Asrisronr Editor to the need that we have in our community, and Two unique twists are pari of a new golfing we certainly know that every one of them that AMwWfc^t.fcyrlocdshanties. Not . appfcd lyas.ao worthy..There wasn’£* bad only will all the registration fees fund local application out ot the 12 that we got It was needs, but the golfers also will vote to deter­ mine which charity receives the most money. The MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic debuts Saturday, June 12, at the Hastings Country Club. Teams of four for the scramble event are being encouraged to sign up. ‘We have a lot of really incredibly generous people in this community," said Bonnie Ballinger, referring to the sponsors. She co­ chairs the event with Janie Bergeron. Both are excited about the generosity of sponsors and the potential the event has to help local organi­ zations reach their goals of helping more peo­ ple in Barry County. Twelve non-profit organizations applied to be selected as beneficiaries of the golf event, and the Charity Golf Classic Committee nar­ rowed the field to four. Selected to receive Golf Classic proceeds are Big Brothers Big Sisters, Green Gables Huven. Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and a new primary care clinic at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department “We are also encouraging them (the non­ profits) to sign up golf teams because the twist on this whole day is that every golfer who reg­ isters will get four tickets and those tickets will then serve as a voting ballot for the charities," Ballinger said. “The charity that receives the most votes gets 50% of the money we raise for the day, and that could be anywhere from $8,000 to $11,000 just for that one day. So it depends on how many golfers we geL" The charity placing second in the voting will receive 25% ot the proceeds, third place will get 15% and fourth place, 10%. Golfers may use all four of their votes for their favorite charity or may split them as they please. “We are certain that we’ll get al least $8,000 for the lead charity, so we're really excited about that," Ballinger said. very difficult (to decide on four). That's why we decided to go with more than one and let the golfers actually be the ones that choose oo the ballots." These are the plans the four charities have to use proceeds from the Golf Classic: • Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring needs the “funding to expand mentoring services between children/youth and caring adults in both community-based and site-based matches.” The organization had 59 mentoring matches last year and hopes to have 100 this year. Mentoring is expected to motivate chil­ dren to achieve, develop appropriate expres­ sion of feeling 'J»d emotion, improve social skills, foster their sense of belonging and expose them to new experiences. ’ • Green Gables Haven, a new local domestic violence shelter, needs “funding to increase the security of the shelter by installing a privacy fence around the backyard, purchasing a secu­ rity camera for the back door, and installing glass block windows in the basement... provide a shower to replace the one that leaks (h is the only shower), provide safe playground equip­ ment for the children and repair some of the windows and screens.” • Maple Valley Community Center of Hope “needs this funding to help complete renova­ tions and help obtain the necessary equipment and supplies for its new home at 233 N. Main in Nashville. The center hopes “to bring togeth­ er talents and resources to provide a safe rest­ ing place, where basic needs can be met and for those with the desire, training and opportunities to climb out of poverty and despair." The cen­ ter distributes free food to about 200 families each week, has established a permanent emer­ gency food and personal needs pantry, has started an employment readiness program in partnership with Michigan Works! • The Barry-Eaton District Health Department needs the funding “to support the start-up and operations of ■ new primary care clinic that will serve low-income, uninsured residents of Barry County." The clinic will be located in the new Health Department building on Woodlawn ip HjwiPP Mid be open num mum of 20 boors perweet.The clinic bopenrr serve about 500 people and have improved health ousrnmrs for people who have previous­ ly not had regular cate. The eouy fre for each four-person golf team is $200 and includes golf, cart, a meal and four ballots for the charity vole. Each golfer also will received a -goodie bag." Door prizes and a first place prize (to be announced later) also will Be awarded to golfers. MainStreet Savings Bank is the signature sponsor of the golf event. "The Country Club is actually donating all the green fees. So they ate not charging any­ thing for this event." Ballinger said. A number of “jewel" sponsors have given their support. "The jewel sponsors are the ones who are giving us money to actually pay for everything so that whenever we gel a registration from a golfer. 100% of the money that they give win go Io the charities." Ballinger said. Seif Buick. Chevrolet of Hastings is the din­ ner sponsor, which is the "diamond" sponsor. 1Ad Graphics ia the emerald sponsor (advertis­ ing). Coleman Insurance Agency is the amethyst sponsor (golf carta). Progressive Graphics is the onyx sponsor (sponsor signs) snd Hastings Fiberglass is the ruby sponsor. The pearl sponsor is Nothin' But Duck (also known as Bennetts), providtag vnhatimi and SmQOLF 0UnN8,M.19 INVITATION TO BID RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES Full Time / Part Time Reaoarce Pool IMMEDIATE positions apra in n n S3 #4 MIDDLEVILLE 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 177.900 mi. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 208,500 mi. 1996 Cbevrotel Caprice 104,500 mi. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 180,800 ml. Congrerirrve Pay. Mileage Cotnpensation. Blue Onss and AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orientation uoasxum May bo seen al Barry County Sheriff1* Office. 1212 2 W. Michigan Ave;. Suite 306 Battle Creek. MI 49016 W. Stale St, Hastings. For addtionai information, con­ tact Undersheriff Ford at 948-4805. Sealed bids to be opened May 17,9 a.m. Mon-Fri Uaat-Jww At Pennock Health Services People Make All The Difference! opih HOUM Sat, May 15.2-5J0 pm OnOkn: Comer ot S. fimadteay 8 SouTh Street M42. 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A final decision on the ordinances will be made at the next City Council meeting Monday evening. May 24. In other basinets Ian Monday night, the City Council: • Was told by Council member Dave McIntyre that he will finish out his term, which ends in December 2005, and win not seek re-election, opting instead to spend more time with his family. • Granted a request from the Summerfest Committee for facilities and accommoda­ tions, including allowable hours at operation from 8 am. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The event used to dose at 2 ajn. and the change to midnight will affect the operation of the beverage tent at Fish Hatchery Park. Resolution #2004-11 was approved to allow for the stays of ordinances for the Summerfest for "regulation of alcoholic bev­ erages, sidewalk sales and the use of the parks." Under this resolution there will be foil clo­ sure of Court Street between Church Street and Jefferson Street only on Aug. 29. On the other days of the festival, there wiU be a clo­ sure of Court Street from Church Street to just MU1MV0UTV. nomsaiuu Qatar* has been meds In te ocndMone at a motpea made by WUtom F. Satay and Victoria H. Satiy. hueband end aha. to Bank One, NA mortproee, dated November 4, 1999 and recorded November 18, 1088 In toaivnant No. 1038033, Bany County Reeorde. There to claimed to bo duo on arch mortgage te aum of Ono Hunted Forty­ Eight Thnimend Nte Hundred Forty-Four and 18(100 Dotes (3148.944.19) todudtog Merest al te rato of *37% par annum. Under to power of sale oontetoad In te mort­ gage and to nearer of tn State of MkHpan, notoe la hereby phen that te mortgage wffi bo ioreckMd by • seis of Wto mortgaged premises, or some pat of fam, ot pubic venue at fa Barry County Courthouse In Heatings In Bony County, MtaNpn at 1:00 pjn. on Juno 17.2004. The premlooe are toceSod In lhe Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Mtehigon. and are described os: A parcel of land in fa Northeast 1M, Section 21, Town 1 North, Range • West described oesogmrang ■ a,juww wi wa cenrer sne royn^wy IM7. fa so ended Bette Crack and Heatings Highway, at a point 138 feet North of fa point whore fa Eaot and Wool IB Mo to fa aoid Norfaaot 1/4 croeooa fa aaM Ngteaey . fance East 782 loot; fanooBouto 338 iaot;fanoo WmI to fa center of fa Mgharcy; thence Northwesterly along aoid highway to fa place of bagtontog. The redemption period ahal bo 12 montoe town fa dato ot ouch sate, untoas fa property la dolor* mrnoo aoanoonoo m occoruenco wwn mula 1800.3241a. to which case fa redemption period ohati bo 30 days town fa dato of fa ado. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toroctoatog Mortgagee can rescind fa solo to fa event a 3rd party buye fa property and there la a sknukaneoue reooiution wtih fa borrower, to fat event, your damages. V any, arc Mtoad soteiy to fa return of fa bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: May 13.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Bat* Ono, NA. Ao Mortgagee P.O. Boa 8041 Troy. Ml 48007-8041 (248)467-1000 ■rn Rto No. 224.0848 TUB HRM ■ A OBBT COLLECTOR AT I UN I■4G TO COLLECT A Dttt ANY BNMMKnON WE OBTAM WBX BS IMS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPPICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE 88UTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe safe maybe MORTGAGE SALE - Detoui hoa boon mode to too condMona of a mortgage motto by Christopher X Hartra, a angle man, original mortgagorfe), to EquiFkat Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Saptomber 13. 2002. and recorded on October 7, 2002 In toaUumare 108*843, and assigned by eald Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee tor Equffirat 2003-1 as aaalgnii by an assignment dated April 14, 2004 recorded on April 26. 2004 In Moment 1128314. In Barry county records, McNgah, on which mort­ gage there la claimed to bo due at *ra date hereof te aum ot Ona Hundred Twenty H>e Thousand Four Hundred Seventeen And 801100 Doiars (8125,417.80), Inducing totoraat at 7.75% par annum. Under toe -ower of eato contained In said mort­ gage and the etatuto in such case made and pro­ vided, nodes Is hereby given mat said mortgage wti bo toredoead by a seta ot 8* mortgaged premtoes, pr some part oftem, at pubfc vendue, arte Barry County Courthouse In HaaSnga at 100 PM. on Juno 17,2004. Said premiaes are akuatod in Cky of Haatnga, Barry County, MkNgan, and are described as: Lot 1299 and the South 8 rede of Lot 1300 ot tie Cky (formerly Vego) of HaaSnga acoorrSng to tie recorded plat trareot. Berry County Records. The redemption period aha* be 8 monte tram te data of such eato. urreea datormted aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 8003241a. In which case the redampton period aha* bo 30 days horn te dato of such eato Dated: May 13.2004 For more information, please cat: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott 8 Trad. P.C. • Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for EquMrat 2003-1 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Brighton Farms. Michigan 480255822 Fto roi9004F01 east of the library, which still allows for access to Hastings City Bank’s drive through and DDA Parking Lot No. 1. • Honored Dr. Robert Cary and his wife Mary as State Representative Rick Shaffer and Representative Gary Newell presented a "special tribute." • Received and placed on file a letter from a citizen regarding bonfires. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Coris said for a camp fire, a per­ mit is not requited, but residents are asked to call and notify the city if they are having one. It is noted that "small camp fires are allowed with certain limitations, as long as they doo not create nuisance conditions." There can be a nuisance if a person bums some type of material other than wood, like wet grass. The fire department does go out to investi­ gate when residents have a concern about a campfire. • Heard a monthly report from Tim Gintach. director of public services, that the grant for the abandoned well management grant has been awarded. Girrbsch noted that the spring cleanup went well and that the dumpster behind the city's maintenance facility is out for the pub­ lic to use for the remainder of the year. There will be a monthly compostable yard debris pickup during the summer season, beginning June 7. Girrbsch noted there will be no painting of the downtown sidewalk, stating "no bicycle riding, roller blading, skateboarding." They have decided instead io place additional sig­ nal at the intersections. • Recognized at May 9-15 as “National Nursing Home Week" in a proclamation There war also a proclamation recognizing June 20-26 as “Michigan Jaycee Week." • Approved recommend fiscal year 2003­ 2004 budget adjustments. For the current fiscal year budget, among the adjustments is the general fund revenues adjusted from $3,967,599 to $3,920,599. a decrease of $47,000. or 1.2 percent Joe Young. City clerk/treasurer/director of finance, noted in a written memo, "The major general fund revenue reduction is in state shared funds of almost 557.000 or 6.7 percent to $785.000 Offsetting this loss is an increase from lhe CM1 state grant of $10,000 for a net grants and state revenue sharing decrease of $47,000 or 4.4 percent." Also distributed was a revised fiscal yea.' 2004-2005 proposed budget for council com­ ments. • Approved a request from American Legion Post No. 45 to conduct a flag disposal ceremony on June 14 at Tyden Park. Resolution 2004-12 grants the stay of the ordinance for the request. • Heard from a monthly report by Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris there were 42 runs for April, with 13 in the city and 29 rural. At the annual pancake breakfast, a total at $3,946 was raised after 513 people were served and the support of Felpaiuch Food Center and a donation from the 7\den Seal Company. • Granted a request from First Presbyterian Church for the closing of West Center Street, between Church and Broadway for vacation Bible school, from 7 ajn. to 12:45 pjn. June 14-18. * Granted a request from Leadership Barry County to have the Spring Thaw Marathon Relay. ■ Approved payment to Dartek Computer Supply for the purchase of a server for S6.432J4. * Allowed for bid withdrawal of Hohmans Lawn Care for 2004-2005 parking lot mow­ ing and maintenance program. The council then awarded the bid io the next low bidder. Horizon Lawn Maintenance out of Freeport ■ Approved request for a lease agreement with New Life Plastics for office space at the Hastings Incubator, which expires Dec. 31. * Was presented with a monthly report for the library for April, with almost 9JXX) items being reported checked out The Library Board is meeting often to brainstorm and set priorities for continuing to plan for fund­ raisin for a new library facility. A poaafole kickoff for fund-raising could be in mid-July. The summer reading dub will be held from Jane 1 through July 31 on Wednesdays at 2 pjn., with the theme “Discover New TYads at Your Library." GOLF OUTING, continued from page 15 committee shirts. Sapphire sponsor for all the goodie bags is Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation, which win pay for the bags and seek items to fill them. The garnet sponsor. Welton's Heating and Coding, is providing all dte awards. Dreisbach Motors is providing a car for a bok-in-ooe prize. “We still have some hole sponsors left," Ballinger said. “One of the dungs that we thought was important was that we wanted to make certain that my charity selected to receive money from this event would also have some work to do so they have some buy-in too to make sure the entire day was a success. “We invited all these charities to aend us information about their particular charity and why it should be selected to be one of four to receive money for that day. Then if they were ■elected, what they need to do is assist in get­ ting al least two of the bole sponsorships," she said. The four charities also have to provide a minimum of four volunteers each for the day of the event Golfen will receive information about each of the four charities to benefit from die event as well as the eight drat weren't choeen “so they can see all the other needs that are cut there aad ways they might be able to cunUibuae them­ selves if they are looking for volunteer oppor­ tunities...." Ballinger said. “There are » many ways in which people' can make a difference. We 're really, really excited about all of these things." The idea for a Oiarity Golf Classic began during a converaation. *The Hastings Country Chib baa some direc­ tions that they just feh drey sramed to go ia and during acme strategic meetings one of the things they discussed was community service," Ballinger said. She noted that the Country Club already gives handreds of hours of golf time, worth about $500 an hour to students in the Hastings Area School System. That’s an incredible thing that they already do that people may not be aware of." On a regular basis, the Country Chib receives requrtes from erganizreions wanting donttion* of green fees and wondered how best to handle those, Ae said. “We were chatting one night, and I said what if we had a Charity Golf Classic and we found some sponaors and then we jnat did some brainatormmg and laid let the golfen decide who the money khould go to," Baffinger said, lhe more we can get to participate hl thia, the better off all of Bmy County is, and then the Couany Chib isn't viewed aa just —nut'**. one charily. We're supporting anybody who would like to apply." Individuals on the crenminer putting the event together ere “a good group of people," Ballinger said. They are jut terrific." Serviag on the MainStreet Savins Bank Charity Golf Oaaric Comminee in Mkhtion to Boanie Ballinger and Janie Bergeron are Bill Foster, Mike Bergeron, Inaarhoa Jacoba, Paul Ballinger. Scon Long. Brian Hadley. This is act just a one time event," Bonnie BaSinger said. “We do know we're going to do thte over and over again, and we're really excit­ ed shout h." Start times for the event win be confirmed to the contact person for each team. If there are mote thro 36 teams, two shot gun starts wfll be held - at 8 ua. and 2 pm. If there ate 36 teems or teas, the starting time will be 10 am. Thame may alga up for the event by calling 269-945-2992 or register on the Web at Delton Kellogg Middle School Honor Roll announced Sirihgtede (Fifth marking period) Fifth grade All-As — Clara Bagley, Aubrey Beeler, Avery Blackburn, Carty Boehm, Jessi Doxtader, Jeremy Haywood, Taylor Hennessey. Cameron James, Dallas Swinehart, Krystal Wensauer and Jacob Yakel. Honor Roil — Thiton Adams, Brandon Arcand, Jacob Baker, Evan Beadle, Taylor Blacken, Alexander Blincoe, Meghan Bartie, Dylan Bouchie, Tyler Bourdo, ElizabethConrad, Jordan Dimock, Cody Dimond, Austin Drake, Jamie Duncan, Bradley Eddy, Isaac Engiesma, Jim Fattah 0, Collin Foote, Taylor Gallagher, Joseph Garrison, Katelyn Grizzle, Alex Haase. Riley Heckman. Ronald Hermenitt III, Ryan Hoeberting, Krista Holtman. Cortni Howard, Jessica Jackson, Kasie Jacobs. Ashley Markley, Jacqueline Martin, Kristy Matthews, Amanda Mikolajczyk, McKenzie Nguyen. Brittany Norris, Jamie O'Grady, Amy Olvitt, Tiffany Papesh, Kayla-Lea Paradowski, Aaron Pierce, Austin Pinks. Andrew Pursley, Joseph Quero, Joel Quick. Jamie Raulstcj, Taylor Risner. Kaleigh Robinson. Emily Smith. Nolan Smith. John SynwdL Jonathon Todd. Kyle lyria. Charles VanHoose. Ceeuiniia Watson, Christina Wilcox, Kristin Wine, Jose Wooten, Emily Workman and Beau Zrienock. All-As — Stephanie Belcher, Gavin Brinley, Deelana Court, Shelbie Dimond, Thomas Groesbeck. Tyler Haywood, Christopher Horrocks, Blandon Humphreys, Anna Hunt, Matthew byle, Nicholas Koon, Joseph KooptnttL WlrKfnrir Lester, Keitlin Marshall, Bradley Mqrm, Msria Ogg. Thyior Peavey, Tayloc Sewell, Thomas Tbbor, Hannah WBUamaand Uunai Young. "■cnmtoftedK-a\Mfoin.n Aiman, Cody Anderson, Aaron Aukarman, Molly Baker Rebecca Blincoe,. Katelyn Bloomberg, Kimberly Bobilya, thylor Boraham, Logan Boas, Jordan Bourdo, Carey Christie. Benjamin Crookston, Abigail Culbart, Sarah Dawson, James Deibert, Cody Douglas, Joseph Dudley, Samantha Engiesma, Dean Ferris, Jarrett Ford, Qiana Gehnnan. Paige Green, Adam Hammond, Emily Hardy, Luke Hatfield, Kimberley Hayward, Derek Hibbert, Anton Hoffnann, Jake Homister, Leah Hook, Richard Undrey, Kelley Martindale, Alnuftrr Methvin, John Meyers, Samantha Michael, Sequoyah Millard, Roberta Minehan, Jake Moore, Matthew Norman, Terin Norris, Kirsten Nottingham. Sara Osborne, Randi Pash, Joshua Phan, Cara Pbelpe, Keegan Planck, Amber Poling, Lexy Purdnrn. Samantha Reed, Paige Robinson. Kenzi Rotnbaugh, Katie Searles, Lainey Seaver, Joseph Springer, Clinton Stonebumer, Nakotah Tbrburg. Dylan Tilbury, Cody Warner, Jouhua White, Caitlin Williarmoo. Tyler Womicki and Francque Zeleaock. Seventh grade All-Ai Honor Roll — Audrey Brown. Anna Goldrworthy. Sarah Hcney, JoAnna Hoeberling, Sarah Holroyd, Adam Keyx, Stephanie Kiric-Johnaon, Steven KirkJohatotL Lanm Koolloaberg, Elizabeth McCord. . Nichobu MikoUJczyk, Nicholas Mueller. Dalton Parmenter, Sarah Robbins, Adrienne Schroeder, Robbie Wandell and Libby wancn. Honor Roll — Charier Anderaen, Blaec Anderaon, Chelaea Bagley, Jeaaika Bakerjrian Bieganxki, Alexander Bork, Angela Boyaen, Douglax Campbell, Andrew Chapman, Amber Christiansen, Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel, Alliaon Drrrhainr, William Doran, Peter Duqueanel, Mandy Dye. Lacey Edgerton, Janet Fuse, James Fletcher, David Fulton McCarty, Rebecca Gaylor, Richard Green, Emily Grooten, CoUw* Hannon, Scott Hoekstra, Samantha Holroyd, Tiffany Horton, Stefan Jovanovich, Melissa Julian, Thrah Keim, Tsytor Kingsley, Sarah Kucharek. John Latzel, Dylan Leinaar, Raymond Lindsey. Carol Matthews, Daniel McIntyre, Maria Methvin. William Moon V. Cody Morse, Anthony Mott, Thomas Mums, Dylan rancoast, Jonn nyne, ontiany tnzoMi, oren Reath, Jeremy Reigler, Quinn Seaver. Lira Solomon. Cntrina, Soto, Emily Stevens, David Tiffany. Andrew Travis, Samantha Victory and Sara Wrimer. ' «*•*■"* All-As - Rschel Beeler. Paul Belcher, Alexandra Fox, Kathryn Goy. Matthew Julian, Bailey Letter, Jared Lindberg, Chare Mills, Jill Newton. Lavonne Ogg. Ssrnaaeha Reynolds, Shewn Rine, Jordan Saaitt, Kefoie Smith. Andrew Spreading, Ante Strick and Rachael Wiiliains. Honor Roll - April Barnett, Eric Boehm, Jeare Cecil. Caitlin Champion, Amanda Culbert. Bailey Davis, Quinn DeBOlt. Cassswlra Desncss, Brian Diaz, Mitchell Duquesnel, McKenzie Eari, Rayaaond Emery, Tyler Estill, Emma Garriaon, Corrie Halder, rV-V '-t ww ---te- - a Wte ------- UMu«*reremroar oaonei tnyrora, Motgan namraacy,Vwrlm ikyrc Herington. Shane Homiater, Jennifer Jeudevine, Angela Kennedy, Nicholaa Kuykendall, Jerito LaPointo-Howard. Conine Lubbers, Sarah McCord, Juatine McCowan, Sara McDuff, Anna Merriman, Chrirtoptor Milter. Leah MinetaU. Mictoel Olvitt, Emily Overtack. Amy PasictJoehoa Pisztor. Brandon Reynoida, Aadurey Riley. David Roberts. Stephanie Roas, Jessies Samis, Shawn Schut. Steven Scriby, Lacy Seamans, Corey Spencer, Jonathan Spencer, Christopher Storck. Chelaea Streeter, KaHyn Ttares, Justin VanderMeer, Kevin VtoHooee, Kray Watson, Cody White, tarty jWHte, Jessica Wine and Jessica Wines. Dalton Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove Street, Dolton, Michigan NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO TW ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL OMTRCT. PImn IWrc Notos that the regular school election of the school dMrtct wB be hold on Monday, Juno 14,2004. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004. PERSONS REG­ ISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 17, 2004, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. lb regUar, vM any Secretary ol State branch offlee or your county, cky or townaHp ttelTO office. Pereone planning to nglelir wffii te reapectlve county, dry or toamahip tteka mute eacertten te daya red huure on which te dertia office* are open tor ragiteraUon. TNa Notice to given by order at te boenl <M education. EHznbnth Mattenon Sncretary, Board of Education PUBLIC NOTICE COMPOSTABLE YARD MMIS PICKUP The DspwMant ot Pubfc Santoae munloipte work crews <41 ones sgten bo protodtog te retedents ol te CUy of HasUnga wth a oompootebto yard dabrts ptotop ffito summar season. Heatoanto are aaked to tat te dstxte to only btodagredabto yaro wauls such as gram, tooree, towara. amat tote and brush. M brash and tote pteoed out tar ptakup etai ba totted to 8 Inttea to dtonwltr a teas. 4 tout In tongffi or toss, and ahai be bundtod lor easy handtog. Largar brash and bushes may bo taken by reeidanto to te CUyto malartoi atarags yard on Wear Site Road tocreed west of Rkrarte Camatary by appototownt M tooao datxto (grass, toevaa. beware, ate.) placed ott tar pktapte be contanrel to KRAFT btodagredabto bags. Bags mads ol ptete or OKn ranMognmiM mataM used to contain te yard datae are not oompootebto. and wffi not be pkted up. Raaidanto mould pteoo te maate to bo picked iq> knmedtoaaiy bahtod te cub on te oub tomi. Wa aak 8ta meIdsnts not pteoo matoM to any teratod lane a affaoanl to totoreecSorw stere t mbps present a vision otakudton. The next ..... .. yard detsto pk*up to atedutod tor Monday, June 7. 3084. We snSdpato tat te oompostaOto debris pickup wB lake apprautoutoly tores (3) days Io comptoto.Reaktortsaho nte tesohodulad pickup may toka took yard waste Io te compoalatila male rial coreatoar behind te Ctya Metolananoa Oarage hosted at 301 East Court Street at any «nw, cr te Cayto matoriel Moraga yard locaasd on Waal Staffi Road by appotolmant only. Ptoses do not ptoco any compoolahto yard waeu stthto te Ctyto righl-oMreys re any Sms urea te FR83AY taiere te scttsdulD pickup. Any questions rsgardhg fee scheduled picky Wnes. drop of skse, or conditions lor cofscfon ol fw conpoetshie yvd wetts should be dkecttd io Um Girrbsch. Director of Pubic Sendoos. ■I Heelings Cky Hol located st 201 East S»e Street, 28B8462488. 0SSS17W7 �The Hastings Banner - Thundey, May 13. 2004 - Page 17 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Reg toe condflons of a mortgage made by JOHN J. ACKER, JR.. A SINGLE PERSON to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 13,2002, and recorded on October 11, aXC, aa toterumant No. 1069288 Barry County Records, MtoNgan, and assigned by said mort- od on Morah 26. 2004, as instrument No. 1124213 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tooeumof sixty three thousand fifty five and 63/100 Dofors ($63365.63). including interest at 5260% PtTtR N SCHNEIOeRMAN 8 A^SSs Al Board members praeonl and 6 ipiiNa v Approved pravtoue nOiutek, bBk and racsMd standing reports. Approved 20M gravel road expenses, painting hitortor ol hak. Summer Newsletter, hosting a Townrakp AsraranMS Dey ki ths tea. Traoeum Tax MoUone. Smek kaksr lor Saxton and hak ueo. and DeenkiUnn 2004-8 Mealing adjourned 8:18 p.m. Unde Eddy-Hough Clerk Attested to by Patride Atoert Supervisor — SYNOPSIS Under the power of sale contained in said mort- or come part at tern, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 130 p.m. on Said premtoee are situated in TOWNSHIP OF Board members present: Harper, Ritchie, Lewis, Stanton. Absent: Blackmore. Also present: 28 cMxene and guests. Trustee Stanton approved to chair mooting. Erarao.°f.*nd Tn* <* Norman De« Grtmea dionrart. Beto of bHf KMH-a TO ALL CREDITORS NOTTCT TO CREDITORS: The decedem Norman Doan Grimes, * namedtorapoeed peraonal rapromw»w wram a morthe eltor tie dole ol ptMcaiion oT^ 4 itonofce. Moy 3.2004 PBnckS. 1*111 (P23684) 836 Golden Avenue Brake Crack, Ml 46015 2864834464 Jerry Grimes. Traetoe Btetia Creek. Ml 46017 286-878-1530 bar Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Ooiauit ha, y, Ow condNom ol a OOrtwn mongage made by JBS.Fox.aamglaparaonto Terra Funding, inc., A Colorado Corporation Mortgage, rtatea March 9 19M and recorded March 31. 1996 .n Document No. 100SBB1 Barry County Rocrxue Mch^an Sold mortgage waa aaoigned through mem aoaignments to: Woaa Fargo Bank. NA. tka Well, Fargo Bank MmnoooU. National Aaaodabon ,, Trustee tor Southam Pacific Secund Asset, Trust Serios 1888411. by assignment doted March 23, 2004 and received by and recorded In Barry County Records on April 2, 2004, on which mort- too sum of RRy-FIve Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dolors and Ninety-Two Cents ($55.48332) Inctodtog totoroot 1334% per annum. (5/13) HOPe. Barry County. Michigan and are described Proposed single family housing and lake project The Souto 208.00 foot of toe North 418.00 foot of Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North. Rango 8 Wool Hope Township. Bony County. MtoNgan. Road projects approved. Ofl-road vohicta petition received. Parkway Dr. Special Asaessment petition WG TO COLLECT A DOT ANYMPORMADON POOL PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCC AT _------- - r—• v, vo fowww o v,,iov, Cou"fr Courthouoo ki IHollriBl. McNgon ol “ ■nondoy. Ik* 87. WM ®J*J,P""*00 ora NOMM h toomohtp al Bony. kteJTARY DUTY. The redemption period shall be 6 months from Are Dept Spectal Resolution reviewed Darteno Harper, donod ki occaMnoo with 1M8CL 800.3241a. m which case toe redemption period shall bo 30 days Datod: April 22, 2004 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Aseionoe nf Mortnanee ATTORNEY TOR?Aragnee of Mortgaga 1081731, 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Bkmingham. Ml 48008-6616 For Information ptoaee call: (248)840-7701 mwmh 1021732 TACT OUR OFRCE AT (M8) 836-7480 te YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE 8MJTARY DUTY. (M3) NBLOCK and BA ENOA K. NIBLOCK HUSBAND * ASSOCIATES, UBED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OPRCE AT (246) 636-7400 M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. Systoms. Inc.. fMERS*) eoWy as nomkiee tor Landar and Landsr^s succossors and assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mortgages, datod November 11.2002, and record­ ed on November 21, 2002, in instrument number 1082130, Berry County Records, MtoNgan. on date hereof too cum of ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 03/100 DOLLARS (8112.81533), todudtog totoroot at 63% per annum. Under too power of sale oontetoad in said mort- . Barry M"B **04,4, at Bio Cantor ol Hlglmy (e™*lodBO Noatf). ki tn Townahip cl Barry. Coway of Bony, Beto al IBchigrav Commonly knoom oa 14M> BrooModgo Road. HMuy Camara H4B0H P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT *®"?nNFOmUTX>N OBTAINED WILL BE U^ED.FO" ™*T PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 534-7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Deteult has been made in 01 * mortgage made by: AMY R SELLES. A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage electron, ic Roglatration Systems. Inc.. ("MERSD solely as nnminAM tar I a>r%-u>e i__ ■_ a____ . awgn, GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA dwtech.com Mortgagee, datod December IB. 2002 and recorded on February 18. 2003. insbumam Sum 01 EIGHTY s“ thousand ninety and 89Z100 DOLLARS ($88,090 89) .merest et 6375% per annum. ,..^71."^ P°w*' 01 in said mort. ’“"’a m such case made nd pro 9~w’ ““ m“’0*9a ***» 01 •» mortgaged premioM. or aomo part ol them a, pubfc vendue. ■ the Bony o ctock p.m., on June 3,2004. Said premtaos are skumed m COY OF HASTKGS, Barry County, MtoNgan. and are deecrfoed ALL THA.T PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. STATE OF MICHI■ GAKA8 MORE FULLY DESCRBED IN DEED DOC# 1046286, KM 063631032430, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 7 OF BLOCK D OF CHARLES H. BAUER'S ADOfTlON TO THE CITY OF HASTMGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDS) to UBER 1 OF PLATS OF PAGE 57. Bony (toned m accordance wito 1948CL 8003241a. to Eight Thousand Sovenly-Btft and 1W100 DMvs ($148,078.18) todudtog iterate te too rate of 83% per annum. forectoeed by a sals of too mortgaged premtaos, or Dated: Moy 3,2004 Datod: April 18.2004 Wo8o Fargo Bar*. NA. tea WM* Fargo Bonk Mtonooote. Ntetante AaooctaOon. a* Trustee for 1886411, nuorrays. rxrassvo a assocmms, r.u. 36180 DetpMra Rd. StottO CMERS") eoitey as nominoe tor Lander and CorporationDBADtath.com Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. Farmington HRa. Michigan 48334 (5M77) The premtaos are toootad In too CSy of Hoeing*, 04-22208 Pub: 4/22-5/20 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY and South of toe oontaritae of trvtog Rond. ATTEMPT- THAT PURPOSE. Doteutt having been made In toe condMona of be toradkiMd by a aalo ol bio mortgaged premiMa, County Courthoueo to HaMnge, Mchigan, at 130 o’clock p.m. on, Juno 17.2004. Said premie** are Mueted to VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MtoNgan, md ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SHUATE W THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. COUN'RP^PmARIVrVWWE OFMKMQAN.^BM KNOWN AS LOT 34 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS *2. TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF, AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS OF PAGE 62. TAX PARCEL IO*: 06-41-10031030. In accordance wMh 1948CL 8003241a. to which 30 PEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 33 OF EASTERN ADCmON TO THE CfTY OP HASTWG8. Dated: May 3, 2004 a, . -o —— n*—t « ,i— — - *— xsorigBgo tworonic roogMvsDon Crysssme, me., CMERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's oucooooors and asoigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Juito 222 Farming Htes, Mfchlgon 48334 (6M27) Servicing LLC (kk* Grain Trao RnanH Serving toot be 30 <W* from toe TO ALL PURCHASER} gages can rescind too otei MBJTARY DUTY. Document No.: 1014(74, ot. eeq., on «Mch SE&nWfa Dated: /^rl22. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC AisMTwys rx unaae taanrror Mo Notes. tar nkKtarawnd »7.423^.W«p£a£k< madt by OfteD. to Ameriiret Ananctai Corporation. P.O. Boo SMI Tray. M 4S0O74M1 (240) 487-1000 Ho No. 2440TI0 tntenarant 1106430, In Barry county records, MtaMgen, on which mortgage toom io ctoimod to bo Mortgage, togotoor w*h Interact al 8.75 percent par Thtattrwitaadebl Thirty Thouoand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 84/100 Dotes ($130,683.64), Inctudtog intorete te 6376% per annum. Under too power of otea oonteined In said mort- Servicing LCC (Mito Green Tree Rrandte said Mortgage as toiowa, knot: Commencing al too Soutoeeet comer ol Secion MORTGAGE SALE - Dofouk haa been made In or come part ottoom,tepuMc vendue, te too Bony County Courthoueo to Hotelng* tel 30 PM. on May 27,2004. Corporation Mortgagee, dited December 18,2002 cnntWAmwr MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATKM WE OBTAMWU.BE USS) PORTHAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE •BLTTARY DUTY. ATTN FURCNABBRB: Yhte eato may bo Number 1086112 Barry County Record*. McMgm. Said mortgage was aetegnad to: Mortgage doacripBon; toenoo oonlnutog Norto 00 Degrees 00*06* Eate 332.14 toot; toenoo Souto 80 Dogrose 25'20* Eate 32032 foot peraWwtet too Eate and 18,2003 to Instrument Number 1104604, on which Degrees 00* OS’West 33131 toot; toonoaNorto 88 hereof toe aum ot Ono Hundred Seventy-Six WEOSTAMWU.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE KUTARY DUTY. Thirty-Six Cento ($17831336) todudtog totoroot 7.55% per annum. . Gouriey, and Barbara L Gourley, husband and wNo, original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Wete, which lee Wete of toe oentorthe of Undeey Road, Orengovtee Townahip. Barry County, MtoNgan The redempion period ehal bo 12 months from 2001, end recorded on August2.2001 In instrument 1084088. and ooalgned by aoid Mortgagee to MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to Davta. unmarried, o^ginal mortgagors), to The CfT Group/Consumor Finance. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 1. 2002. and recorded on August 12. 2002 in instrument 1085407. and assigned by sted CotStoMM. Sortes 2003-BC1 as aeeignee by w> aaalgnmont doled November 6. 2003 recorded on November 18.2003 m instrument 1117840. In Barry county records. MtoNgan. on wtach mortgage there Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 0W100 Doflara ($72,862.08). todudtog interest Under toe power of sale contained in said nW bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of toom. at public vendue, te too Barry County Courthoueo in Hastings at 130 PM, on Said premtaos ore situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1175 of too City, formerly Village of Hastings, accontog to too recorded ptat thereof, subject to tone of record. If any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from donod to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days Datod: May 13. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248.583 1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of New York as Trustee tor the Certrfcateholders of CWABS. Inc Asset-Backed Certificates. Sones 2003-BC1 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4023952F01 cw,_ ment dated September 10, 2001 recorded on February 25,2003 in instrument 1088325, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there 130PM. on Thursday. Moy 27.2004. Said promises are tekMted In Township of Ono Hundred Seventeen Thousand Ntoo Hundred Seventy-Four And 10/100 Doiars ($117,874.10), todudtog totoroot at 11% per annum. Under too power of safe contained to said mort- SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, STATE OF MICHI­ GAN. IS DESCRBED AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE WEST 288 FEET OF THE NORTH 480 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2, NORTHWEST IM OF SECTION 13, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHF. BARRY COUNTY, MtCHOAN. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR MGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THE WEST 88 FEET OF THE NORTH 480 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2, NORTHWEST IM OF SECTION 13, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RYAN L WESTENDORP. BY WARRANTY DEED-AFFIDAVIT OF LOST DOCUMENT DATED 03/28/01 AND RECORDED 01/2402 IN DOCU­ MENT NO. 1073680, OF THE OFRCE OF THE RECORDER OF BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4044 Jordan Rd, Freeport Ml 48325 The redemption period teWI bo 6 montoe from bo forectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged premises. County Courthouse in Hastings al 100 PM. on May 27.2004. Said promisos are situated in Township of Prairevilto. Barry County, Michigan, and are 10 West described as blows: Commencing on toe South too of the Northwest 1M of said section 35 at a point 30 foot West of too North and Souto 1/8 too for too place of beginning; toenoo North 155.02 foot; toenoo West 281 foot; thence Souto 15532 foot: thence East to too pfoco of beginning. donod to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. to from toe date of such sale. Doted: April 22. 2004 For more toformaton, pisese cal: FC S 248.563.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Citibank, NA., as Trustee 30400 Tetegreph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *021148F01 donod in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. in Dated: April 10. 2004 Attorneys: Pofootoo A Aoooctatas. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sfo 810 Storting Heights, Ml 48310 (588)303-3030 Pub: 402-5/20 Our RIs No: 04-23356 r Dated:/MM 22,2004 For more information, ptaeee cal: FC J 248363.1311 Tree A Trot. P.C. Attorneys For FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD 4 ROY. PC. Green True Servicing LLC By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth SbooL P.O. Boa 6817 of America (231)841-8880 Btoghem Fteme, MkMgon 480253822 Rta«21580FOl Dated: April 20,2004 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION ANNUAL ELECTION The last day on which persona may regiater with the City or Townahip Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 14, 2004, Is May 17, 2004, during regular working hours. The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION PATRICIA L ENDSLEY (4 YEAR TERM) GENE HAAS (4 YEAR TERM) �Pag, 18 - Thurwtey. May 13. 2004 - The HeeHnge Banner HHS cafeteria installs new food card, camera system by Marcte Westover Staff Writer the system, but this fall it will be present in the middle school and elementary schools. Since the system is like any other software package, there are fees for maintenance and upgrades, which aren't uncommon, and that would also come out of lhe cafeteria fund. Steven Harbison, director of operational services, said “The system or the food service point of service plan is purchased through the cafeteria fund, which is different from the gen­ A new food purchasing system was installed last month at Hastings High School, with every student receiving a new Identification (ID) card similar to a debit card. The new card is scanned when a food pur­ chase is made. Another new feature for the high school is an upgraded security camera system. The ID cards replace the fbnner “ticket sys­ eral funds in the school district.” Over the course of several years the district has set aside money in the cafeteria fund to tem" for purchasing food. The new system is from ISD Education Inc. out of Zeeland, and was purchased for $43,188 for al! schools from the cafeteria fund in tht district The high school is the first to try out $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). WATER purchase the new computerize ID system. "The cafeteria funds cannot be spend on instructional supplies and those kinds of GARDENING: pumps, filters. ApoFs Land­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)891­ 698-1030. Open Monday-Fnday 9am-5J0pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. 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Call (269)948-2746. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 1997 SHASTA Z97 5th wheel with slide-out like new con­ dition, very dean, used very little, never been on the road, call (269)9488608. KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)204-0600 MARINER OUTPc ARD MOTOR: 33hp, just like new, used not over 10 hours, $300. (269)9488608 Hastings High School Senior Mfchefie Haines handed over her new ID cent to pur­ chase lunch as part of a new food purchasing system instaled recently al the high school. things, it is a cafeteria fund," Harbison said. With the layoffs of teachers and tightening of school budgets Harbison explained the funds used to purchase the system could not be put toward those hems. “The two projects we are here to talk about today (food service point of service plan and security cameras) we have heard that why are they doing this when they’ve laid off teachers and so forth,” Harbison said, “Well, in both instances it’s money that cannot be used for salaries, instructional supplies and those kinds of things, fhey’re separate funds. By law we have to spend them differently.” In April thejtudenta^ceived the new tem­ porary® cards that cagbo scanned. Each stu­ dent has an account far system where per­ cents can deposit money far the student to use. “The point of service system that we’re installing. . . when you look at tboae type of sys­ tems you look at them from two aspects, what do they do for you administratively in terms of your bookkeeping or tboae types of things,” Harbison said, “And you took at what does it do for the students and parents in the commu­ nity.” e . From the administrative point of view, the system allows for the school to meet the requirements of reporting income and com­ modities used. The program also helps with accounting and keep track of free and reduced lunch programs. The students and parents in the community benefit from the ease of the system which allows parent to place money into their child’s account and then the student uses their “debit” type ID card to purchase food. "So parents can send money in for a week, a month, a semester and as we talked with other school districts about this... they said they have parents that do any range of amounts," Harbison said. Features of the system allow parents to call in and request to see what their child has pur­ chased over time. “If a parent wooden why they (student) spent their $50 in two weeks or something, they can call us and we can run a print out of all the things that were purchased by that stu­ dent,” Harbison said. The system also allows the schools to flag a student's account with food allergies as a safe­ ly measure. When the students present their card to make a purchase and it is scanned, their photo­ graph will appear, this helps deter students from using another student's card. The cafeteria still accepts cash, the use of the ID cards is just more efficient If students were to lose their card, there is a replacement fee. In the system, accessing a students account is first done by scanning the ID card. If a stu­ dent forgot their card their account can be looked up by their student ID number, their telephone number or by last resort the stu­ dent’s last name. Harbison said they want students to use their cards because it’s faster and over time students will realize this. When a student’s account gets to a low point, the system will have a letter sent home notifying the parents. If a student were down to zero in their account, the system allows for a “Type A" lunch for $1.75 to be applied to the account. Harbison said. “We never deny a student a lunch.” Al the end of the school year students accounts, except for seniors, roll over into the next year. Senior students and student that may move out of the district are reimbursed their unused money. “Another thing that it (the new system) does in terms of meeting requirements of lhe law for us. is students who are free and reduced lunch t are not to be pointed out in any way, shape or form,” Harbison said. “So when that student goes through and does their ID card, the cash register individual will see that h’s free or reduced lunch and the student just goes on R— CAMgRAR, 1ft wnon mo wxnmunny cauesDon ana Recreation Center waa bu*. a lot of caMng and some cameras and their posts nao io oe taxen oown. rtasongs High School am abb to upgrada to a □igiuzea computer system money from the bond iaaue. mrougn POLICE BEAT Driving switch tails to fool deputies HASTINGS — A 42-yearold motorist from Bellevue tried Io change places with her passenger, but still was arrested May 1 for drunken driving. iues to a driver who waa operating a car erratically. The caller was following another car northbound oo M-37 near M-79 and indicated die vehicle waa being driven acroaa the cen­ ter line and off onto the shoulder of the road. Before deputies could intercept, the caller told them the car had ppDed off to the aide of the road and the female driver, Kimberlee K. Davidson, had swhehed places with the msle passenger. When deputies strived end stopped the csr st Michigan and State streets in Hastings, the sober male was driving. deputies arrested Davidson. New sheriff’s patrol cars on the road HASTINGS — A new fleet of sheriff's patrol can has arrived <m the roods of Barry County recently. After using Chevrolets for several yean, and tunning up well over 100.000 miles each, Barry County has switched to Fad Crown Victoria patrol can as the last rear-wheel drive police can still being manufactured. Since Batty County Sheriff Steve DeBoer waa replacing more than half of the marked all vehicle markings were ordered from a distributor in Lansing. Marking two can slightly differently at first allowed deputies to indicate their prefer­ ence as to the overall look and visibility. The deputies chose the cunent markings in use today, which gave the added advantage of using a local vender, 'Nothin' But Thick." to design and install the striping. Two local men arrested after fight HASTINGS — Two local men were arrested Tuesday, May 4. in connection with a report of a fight in the 400 block of Bust Street Hastings City Police officers were dispatched to the residents at 9:38 that evening and found Michael O’Dell, age 22, and Jerry Edmonda, 18. in an altercation Authorities said both had been consuming alcohol and told officers they were fighting over a female. They were both arrested and lodged at dte Barry County Jail without incidem on charges of being disorderly persons, with an additional charge of minor in possession by consumption pending against Edmonds. Alcohol a factor In 2-car accident HASTINGS - Hastings City Police arrested a 27-year-old woman for drunk driving after responding to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Colfax and North Church Street at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, May 6. The accident occurred when an east-bound vehicle driven by Corinna Higgins. 23, of Hastings, proceeded through a yield sign and was struck by a north bound vehicle driven by Stacie Baldry, 27, also of Hastings. The investigating officer said it was apparent that Baldry had been consuming alcohol, and she was placed under arrest after the officer completed his investigation. She was lodged in lhe Barry County Jail. There were no reported injuries as a result of the accident Purse reported stolen from car HASTINGS - Hastings City Police officers are investigating a stolen purse complaint reported Monday. May 10. The theft is believed to have occurred May 9 during the early evening hours, from the victim’s car. The 29-year-old Hastings resident was at a downtown restaurant visiting fam­ ily. she said, when someone stole the purse from her car. Besides personal property, there were several "scratch off lottery tickets taken. Any one with information about the theft is asked to contact dte Hastings Police Department. t �Five county law enforcement agencies join ‘buckle up’ drive Five Barry County law enforcement agencies will join with the rest of the state to launch the sum­ mer travel season with one goal in mind: Increase safety belt use in Michigan to 90 percent During the two-week period beginning May 24. more than 500 law enforcement agencies around Michigan will again make safety belt enforcement a priority, making this Michigan's largest mobilization ever. Forty-eight counties will be conducting safety belt enforcement zones, reaching more than 90 per­ cent of the stale's population. •We are absolutely committed to meeting the state's 90 percent goal for safety belt use.* said Michael L Prince, division director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. 'Increased belt use directly translates fewer traffic deaths and injuries.* Enforcement zones are set up with special, portable safety belt enforcement zone* signs, which alert motorists that they are entering an enforcement area. An officer who serves as a spotter radios infor­ mation about unbelted motorists to nearby patrol cars, which pull over unbuckled motorists. Similar prognum hivt been oniucud in the p«a to detect speeding motorists aad constniction zone violaton. Safety belt use is critical Io the health aad safety of all Michigan citizens, bu young people an espe­ cially ■ risk. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 2 through 33, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Safety belt use increases the chance of surviving a crash by almost 50 percent, and is esti­ mated to save almost 11,000 lives nationally each year. Last year. 1.283 people died in traffic crashes in Michigan, and nearly 40 percent of vehicle occu­ pants weren't wearing safety belts. Incremental gains in safety belt use have been hard won in Michigan since 2000. when the state adopted a primary safety belt law. The law prompt­ ed an immediate jump in belt use from 70 percent to 83.5 percent, but use fluctuated and leveled off at 80 percent levels prior to May 2003. when enforcement zones were piloted. Michigan's goal is 90 percent safety belt use by the end of 2004. 'Enforcement zones have made a tremendous difference in safety belt use in Michigan. After pilot­ ing the zones in May last year, our September 2003 observation study showed an all-time high of 84.8 percent belt use,* Prince reported. "Zones have been so successful that we will continue to expand and institutionalize them to keep Michigan's safety belt use on the rise.* through. Other students don’t know if it was money on account or how." “And that’s a real concern at the high school level. The time kids get to the high school they don’t warn to be pointed out I think it will returned. In both the middle school and elementary schools the system is still similar to a debit card, where parents put funds in the account for students to use. Another newer item at the high school are upgraded security cameras. “We had security cameras at the high school. Those were put in about six years ago. That covered the parking lot and outside entrances," Harbison said. When the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) was built, a lot of cabling and some cameras and their posts had to be lake* down. Through money from the bond issue the school was fible to upgrade to a digitized com­ puter system. The old system was a “VCR type system" that could only store tape for a certain amount of time. Under the new system the can keep video up to 10 months. The new cameras are present in the parking lots, child care center, pool, lobby of the gym, weight and cardio areas of the CERC. Print Markers Service Inc., is the company where the camera system was purchased. One computer at the high school is capable of observing the cameras. “(It’s) not something we set and watch, it’s here if we need it," Harbison said. There are auxiliary sites off the high school campus where the cameras can be viewed in case of an emergency or dangerous situation like a bomb threat Harbison said the cameras are “safety for our kids." “It’s preventative, if people know you have security cameras, it changes behavior," he said. under the age of 4. Last year's Memorial Day weekend was one cr the safest in Michigan. Ten holiday traffic fatalities were reported for the three-day period, which usual­ ly averages 18 traffic deaths. Enforcement zones were developed as part of a multi-level response to reach unbuckled motorists, many of whom arc young men. This group is found to be lhe most resistant to wearing safety belts, but will respond to highly publicized, strict enforcement and stiff fines and penalties. To drive the point home to this group, the OHSP has dubbed its enforcement zone campaign “Buckle Up or Pay Up! Click It or Ticket." Participating Barry County law enforcement agencies include: Barry County Sheriff, Hastings, Nashville, Prairieville and Michigan Stale Police Dare to improve D.A.R.E. Hastings Post. hTHANK YOU AHI AS, continued from page 18 help in terms of those kids taking advantage of program, which are designed for them and they shoul d be taking advanuge of." he said. With the system having the debit card type format, more students may join the free and reduced lunch programs. Harbison said the companies that create these types of systems said typically student use in the free and reduced programs go up, which means the school sees a larger reim­ bursement in these areas. Through the reimbursements, the system could pay for itself in one to three years. The cafeteria has the new system now, but Harbison said the menu was not altered at all, students can still purehasc a hot lunch or other individual items. The information generated through stu­ dents’ purchases can he used to see what stu­ dents are selecting. “We will look at trends in terms of what kids are eating so that we know what to pur­ chase," Harbison said. There are possible future programs offered for the system that could even do inventory. The staff in the cafeteria receive “extensive training" and during the first couple of days ISD Education Inc. had staff members avail­ able to help. Earl Cooklin, director of food services, said using the new system is going pretty well, but it takes some getting used to for the students and the staff. The new system with state-of-the-art touch screens and the debit type feature of the sys­ tem is good for the students, parents and staff. In the fall the program will be at the ele­ mentary schools and in the middle school. Using it first at the high school allows the staff to work with the system and obtain some experience. At the elementary levels the ID card system is slightly different. Instead of having the stu­ dents cany around an ID card, one is kept in a system in the cafeteria that is arranged by teacher and color coded. In this way students pick up the card at the cafeteria and when they purchase the food the card is taken back and During the May 2003 safety belt mobilization, Michigan law enforcement officers issued 21.482 safety belt citations. Of the citations issued, 20,896 were for unbuckled adults. 364 for passengers between the ages of 4 and 15. and 222 for children 7b all the local businesses, acquaintances, family and friends for all your support, donations and help shown for the truck show and memorial fund on behalfofJason Rose. zf special thank you to: • Nothin' But Truck ' • Spencer's Towing .. • RAJ Auto Body __ ____ • Mike Lewis • Brandon & Brenda Wilder • Todd & Dawn Andler y/P • Bradford White / • Pennock Hospital k • Old School Studios V“ We apologize if we have overlooked anyone who has helped or donated, you are greatly appreciated. Thank you from all of us, Kyle, Mindy & Baby Rose, The Rose A Schaubd Families • • • • • Roofing Siding Soffit-Fascia Windows Masonry • Concrete Flatwork • Pole Bams • Additions • Garages • Doors 948-4361 (Office) B616-813-8300 • • • • Decks New Construction Culture Stone Chimney Repair �20 - Thursday. May 13. 2004 - Tha Hastings Banner Goldsworthy expansion request briefly delayed by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission has postponed a request brought by Robert Goldsworthy of Dowling to build a commercial accessory building behind his gas station. The request is scheduled to return next Monday. May 10. The 80 x 50 x 16-foot high pole-type storage structure would house business flatbed wreck­ ers and tow vehicles and other equipment in a secure location, to prevent theft. Goldsworthy said. Occasional police impounded vehicles also could be stored there. He explained with emergency road service, on-call drivers take the trucks home, or the system wouldn't work. The structure would have roll-up doors. No hoists would be included. No repairs would be done in the building, and there would be no plumbing or drains in it. he said. There would be electricity for lighting only. The building was planned to have a concrete floor and a 20 x 80 foot apron outside. Several Dowling neighbors complained about a junkyard in a residential area, pollu­ tion. noise and lights from the gas station dis­ turbing them at night. Jim Rhodes, a Baltimore Township trustee, asked that complaints regarding the operation be investigated before this request was approved. He said pollution had occurred because of the gas tanker spill there late last summer. "That hasn't been cleaned up yet." he said. He said catch basins on the site had no bottoms, so anything going in went into the soil or ground­ water. "The property is a landfill on a swamp " he said. "When he (Goldsworthy) asked to rezone, he said he would only be putting up storage units. Nothing was mentioned about a gas sta­ tion. After he got it rezoned, he put in a gas sta­ tion." Rhodes said there had been many com­ plaints about the junkyard, which encroached beyond the commercial area into the residen­ tial area west of Dowling. After complaints "The property is a landfill on a swamp... When he (Goldsworthy) asked to rezone, he said he would only be putting up storage units. Nothing was mentioned about a gas station. After he got it rezoned, he put in a gas station." — Jim Rhodes were made to the planning office, that stopped, he said. He said another junkyard request near Guernsey Lake, elsewhere in the county, had not been allowed without the owner draining all fluids out of the vehicles, thus he withdrew his application. Rhodes said that after the past record of Goldsworthy putting his property to uses other than those promised, this proposal should be well verified. Goldsworthy countered that he had never requested rezoning. "The original plan was for a gas station." he said. Roberta Eddy, a neighbor, asked why the building was needed, noting tow drivers took the vehicles to their homes at night. She asked Goldsworthy fix up his property by cleaning up his other properly across lhe street from her home. She wanted lhe health department to test lhe property for contamination of soils and groundwatei. Chad and Tammy VanSyckle complained about traffic in and out of the parking lol all night, noise and an alarm going off in the building. Chad VanSyckle asked if more cars now in the parking lot could be put out of sight. He said some cars had been parked there for two years, and were an eyesore. Planning Commissioner Jan McKeough said she was concerned there were no drains in the building. Goldsworthy said any fluids or water would be handled by evaporation. McKeough also said she did not recall that service and repair had been approved as an acceptable activity on the site. 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Finance Mgr way. The request was for a permit to have 20 dogs in the kennel. He said the closest neighbors, who also have dogs, live 1,000 feet away from the kennel. McKeough said Sullivan had a very nice facility and the dogs were well secured. Commissioner Chuck Nieves said he would recommend that anyone planning to have a kennel come to see this one. "It's well taken care of. the way he cleaned the place, and also in the winter time, each dog has it's own snug little home." McManus said the Sullivans had moved from another location on Barber Road. The previous kennel permit did not move with him, necessitating this request. He said there had been no complaints about lhe previous loca­ tion. Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan agreed it was one of e best setups around. • Approved the site plan for a Dollar General store in the Delton area \after applicant I ee Brundage brought a landscaping, parking lot and lighting plan which met most of the com­ 04 KXfflAC SUHHK 3000 V-6 CHROME WHEELS MOON POOF $245 DOWN - ONLY $245 MONTH Dreisbach up the house, both inside and outside. A pole bam on the property has a dirt floor, previously used to bouse horses was not suited age. • Approved a request to permit a dog kennel in an ag zone in Carlton Township. Sean Sullivan, representing himself and his wife, Tammy, said the advantage would allow him to raise Beagles and Bassets without needing a permit for each dog. He said be would also vaccinate lhe animals and save on costs that LOW MIES LOADED . PWCED TO SELL QUCX 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRfX GT • Postponed a home occupation request brought by Julie Dowler and David Wisnewski to run a printing business in their home in the AR district of Barry Township on Cobb Road. The request was tabled for 60 days so the applicants could dispose of various vehicles in the yard, and clean up the upper floor of the home, which was filled with boxes, said to be persona] belongings of a deceased relative. Morgan and McKeough opposed tabling. Commissioners were not able to visit the interior workspace, and said the 60 days would allow the applicants to fix up the property before the site visit and before the subsequent rescheduled discussion. The couple said they lived in the lower level of the home, and operate their business there. They said they had a construction loan to fix Dowler said. She said some limited waste from photo processes is placed in a barrel and periodically taken to an approved disposal site. Commissioners asked them to put the barrel into a second container, such as a fiberglass drum as a precaution against accidental leak­ LOCAL TRADE TONNEAU COVER SHARP- 328 N. just a gas station and convenience store was approved several years before could not be verified during the meeting Commissioner James Alden said he remem­ bered discussion about other property where repairs were done when the application was made. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said he had not reviewed the minutes from the pre­ vious business. The previous minutes had not been brought to this meeting. He said he recalled that some landscaping had been asked for. Goldsworthy said berms and trees had been asked for along a property line if he divided the parcel, but since he had not. the landscap­ ing had not been done. He explained the busi­ ness is licensed to do automotive repairs, and he had moved the pre-existing repair business to this site with the gas station. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie said Goldsworthy had a permit for this request, and unless he was in violation for uses under the previous request, he had no objections to this particular site plan. McManus said the matter could be handled by administrative review, and if there was a violation, he could bring it back later for the planning commission to address those issues. Alden said given the concerns over the orig­ inal planned uses for the building, and matters over uses of the property to the south, he requested tabling the request to review the issues. He said people were aware of the inci­ dent (fuel spill) in his front yard, and "we cer­ tainly don't want to do anything to add to that." He moved to table and asked McManus to bring the minutes from the earlier approval for the gas station site on the currently used prop­ erty. McKeough asked Goldsworthy to bring documentation from the drain commissioner approving the new plan and asked for verifica­ tion of the setbacks of the proposed building from a creek located behind it SttWCLMUB; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & fa 8-5 missioners* expectations. Alden and McKeough voted against it Brundage in a previous meeting said he was trying to follow guidelines discussed in an MSU landscaping for small cities forum. Since no written document of the forum could be located, his plan to plant flowering shrubs and trees on the property and to remove only three trees located within the proposed parking area were accepted. • Scheduled a public hearing for a rezoning request in Hastings Township to be brought by Dave Cook at the second Planning Commission meeting in June. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-05-20.pdf 78e0790779eb4d56c9fd627ab27c30e4 PDF Text Text HASTING; FGrLiCLiL-n(.y ,?l S church si HASTIMGS Ml 4*1058-J 893 Stingrays invade Charlton Park Are Americans free only to agree? See Pictures Page 2 See Editorial Page 5 The Hastings VOLUME 151, No. 21 Hastings’ homers Holland Christian See Story Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, May 20, 2004 PRICE 50C NEWS Commissioners make BRIEFS as much as $29,000 Hazardous waste collection slated Barry County residents are being urged io take an inventory of their booae- bolds and bring their hazardous waste, ranging from batteries to pesticides, to a fine disposal site from 9 am. to 3 pzn. Saturday, May 22. Old tires are welcome too. but there is a fee for disposing them. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held at the Barry County Expo Center (fairgrounds), locat­ ed between Hastings and Middleville. The event is a joint effort of the Batty Coaly Solid Wase Oversight Committee, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, City Waste Management and die Barry County Fair Board. In August, the collection will be held at Ymhr i Springs Fire Station Jaycees to host spaghetti dinner The Heating! Jayceos will have a ipaghnni benefit dinner in memory of fellow layeec Jason Rose from 4 to 8 pjn. Monday, May 24. al Mills Landing testannnL AH proceeds from this event will be presealed to the Rose family. Meals win be prepared and served by the Hastings Jaycees for a SS donation. Children ages 4 and under will eat for free. Anyone interested in making a monetary donation toward this event may do so by sending it to the Hastings Jaycees P.O. Bos 193, Hastings. 49058. For further information or to help with this event, please contact local Jaycee President Scott Chipman at 269-945- 99S1. The Jaycees are a non-profit commu­ nity service organization for young peo­ ple afes 21-39 who are interested in developing leadership skills while pro­ viding services to the community. For mfnrtmuinn about the Hastings Jaycees. call Membership Vice President Scott Pearson at 269-838-0397 or visit the web ate at www.hastingsjaycees.org. Thomappie festival, cleanup scheduled The annual Thoraapple River Festival and Cleanup will be held Saturday morn­ ing along a 75-mile stretch along the by David T. Young Editor One member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners costs taxpayers nearly $29,000 a year in wages and benefits, despite the fact the jobs arc regarded as only part time. County Road Commission members, particularly one member, also can make as much as $18,000 in wages and fringe bene­ fits for part-time work, mostly involving attending a couple of meetings a month. Documents obtained from County Administrator through the Freedom of Information Act show that the least expen­ sive member of the County Board in 2003. Jim French, took in just under $16,000 in wages and fringe benefits in 2003. The most expensive. Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, is likely to have cost at least $29,000. Exact figures for each commissioner are not available. Brown said in the document, because of privacy provisions of the new federal HIPPA Act. However, he noted that combined cost for health insurance for all board members last year was $44,753.01. Two commissioners received payments of $135132 each instead of health insurance, which means the other six shared the annu­ al premium benefits of nearly $45,000. or an average of almost $7,500 each. Using best available figures through the FOIA request and by averaging medical insurance costs, the following is a break­ down of each commissioner's wages and benefits, from most expensive to least expensive: • Chairman Jeff Mackenzie — salary $9,050.04; per diems $7,100; mileage $1,637.50; $25,000 life insurance policy. $131; pension $3,129.88; dental, optical and hearing. $425; and estimated average medical insurance. $7,458. Total estimated wages and benefits package: $28,933.08. • Clare Tnpp - salary $8,000.04; per diems $6,650; mileage $2,376.97; 25k life insurance $13); pension $2,839.20; dental, optical and hearing, $425; and estimated average medical insurance. $7,458. Total wages and benefits package: $27,881.04. • Vice Chairwoman Sandra James — salary $8,000.04; per diems $5,875; mileage $400.98; longevity payment for service. $250: 25k life insurance, $131; pension $2,737.46; dental, optical and hear­ ing. $425; and estimated average medical insurance. $7,458. Total wages and benefits package: $25,278.31. • ken Neil — salary. $8,000.04; per diems $5,225; mileage $524.94; 25k life insurance $131; pension $2,563.04; dental, optical and hearing, $425; and estimated average medical insurance. $7,458. Total wages and benefits package: $24,327.85. • Donald Nevins — salary $8,000.04; per diems $2,675; mileage $306; 25k life insur­ ance $131; no pension; dental, optical and hearing. $425: and estimated average med­ ical insurance. $7,458. Total wages and benefits package: $18,995.87. • Tom Wing — salary $8,000.04; per diems $350; mileage $^2: 25k life insur­ ance $131: pension $3,618.23; dental, opti­ cal and hearing. $425; and estimated aver­ age medical insurance. $7,458. Total wages and benefits package: $18,235.10. • Wayne Adams — salary $8,000.04; per diems $4,500; mileage $1,298.82; payment See COMMISSIONERS, pg. 3 Baltimore supervisor faces 2 election challenges by David T. Young Editor Baltimore Tov.nship Supervisor George Cullers, who has been criticized lately for his role in a secret meeting of a majority of the County Board members, will have oppo­ sition twice in his bid for re-election this year. Cullers, who was elected for the first time four years ago. will face a challenge from fellow Republican Richard VanSyckle in the Aug. 3 primary. If he survives that con­ test. he will have a rematch on Nov. 2 with former Supervisor Shirley Drake, a Democrat. The incumbent supervisor has been under fire for offering the Baltimore Township Hall to five members of the Barry’County Board of Commissioners for the site of meeting by invitation only for certain public officials. Five represents a quorum of the eight-member County Board. County Clerk Deb Smith has insisted that the five did not discuss county business, but a complaint of violation of the Open Meetings Act has been lodged with the Michigan Attorney General's office and Cullers has been accused of making an ille­ gal in-kind contribution by a public official to political candidates. Baltimore Township will have one of the liveliest elections, as two incumbent Republicans. James Rhodes and David Soya, will be joined on the Nov. 2 general election ballot by Democrat Chet Buhl. Democrat Penelope Ypma is alone on the ballot for clerk, as is incumbent Republican Treasurer Jennifer Mckeever. river. Headquarters for the activity will be at lyden Park in Hastings. A free lunch will Two area schools still listed ‘critical’ for police and fire protection in the August primary. • Carlton — Supervisor Brad Carpenter. Clerk Wilma Daniels and Treasurer Marlene Forman, all incumbent Republicans. Incumbent Republican trustees Cary Smith and Gary Vandecar will be challenged by fellow Republican Elden Shellenbarger. The township will ask for a two-mill increase for four years for road maintenance and a 1.5-mill renewal for four years for fire protection. See TOWNSHIPS, pg. 3 Dave Arnold and Mary Vliek. A teacher for the past 13 years, with seven years in the Hastings school system and six years previously in the Lakewood system, she earned her undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University as well as her master's degree, which is in educational lead­ Lakewood and Maple Valley remain tn the Michigan Education Association’s “Critical List" for school districts with ership. Becoming a principal has always been a goal for Tebo. The timing for the position is earlier than she planned, but very exciting. “I really wanted to continue what (they’re) doing at Star School.” Tebo said. Being principal, she said, allows her more opportunities to watch the students develop teachers and tuff working without con­ tracts for extended periods of time. At Lakewood, 147 teachers and 127 support staff members, including custo­ dians. secretaries, mechanics, food serv­ ice and transportation employees and More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 tion. The following is a rundown of each of the other 15 township elections: • Assyria — Supervisor. Dale Augustine vs. Mike Timmons, both Republicans, nei­ ther incumbents. Clerk, incumbent Republican Deborah Massimino. Treasurer, incumbent Republican Nianna Jarrard. Trustees. Republican Harry Augustine. One position will be vacant on the ballot. • Barry — Supervisor Richard Barnum. Clerk Debra Dewey-Perry. Treasurer Judith Wooer. Trustees Wesley kahler and Roger Turner, all incumbent Republicans. The township will have two millage pro­ posals. both four-year renewals of two mills by Marde Westover Staff Writer Star Elementary will welcome Amy Tebo next fall as the new principal. Tebo. currently a teacher al Star Elementary, will fill the position shared by able. list. Three non-partisan (Dowling) library board trustee candidates are Mary Baker. Laura kingma and Arnie Stambaugh. One millage issue, a four-year renewal of .30 mill for the Dowling Public Library will be decided in the Aug. 3 primary. Most of the townships will have incum­ bent Republicans running without opposi­ Amy Tebo new Star principal be served from noon to 3:30 pm Float time is expected to be around two hours in the morning. Canoes may be rented for free if inloved in the cleanup. Free T-shirts also will be avail­ paraprofessionals have been working under the terms of an old contract agree­ ment that expired June 30. 2003. Maple Valley has 92 teachers and 80 support staffers who have been without a new contract since July of last year. In all. there are 41 school districts across Michigan included on the critical The ecstasy and the agony Middleville's Darrin Tape (left) seems happy as anchor of a conference record setting 400m relay team, but Neil Moore of Hastings seems to be wincing in pain as he finishes 4th in the open 800m run at the O-K Gold Meet. (Photos by Brett Bremer) Old friends meet again The 117th annual Hastings High School alumni banquet was held Saturday after­ noon and evening with an added twist, a memorial concert honoring the late Herb Moyer, longtime music teacher The festivities included a chance tor old friends to renew contact and reminisce, just like these three HHS graduates are doing here. and grow. Tebo grew up in the Hastings area and con­ tinues to live there with husband Tim and children Hannah and Grayson. •‘I want to become a principal to impact the educational experience for students, provide a safe and consistent atmosphere for children to learn, guide staff in all curriculum areas, pro­ vide an uninterrupted school day to benefit teachers and the education of students, and Amy Tebo help to create a cohesive school district advancing in all areas of curriculum.” Tebo said. Through the position. Tebo plans to contin­ ue to show the community the importance and further the awareness of education. �Page 2 - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Chevy's fastest car crowds Charlton Park The Hoosier racing team entered two mean care. This cherry red Stingray boasts a beautiful supercharger. It's belt-driven for instant, plentiful horses. The '63 Blue Flame 150 engine sports six inline cylinders and three carbeurators. This 1963 coupe from DeWitt was a hit with the crowd for its beautiful paint work. The interior was as dean and streamlined as the outside. Photos by Perry Hardin This coupe from the 60 s has a custom hood, lights, and fenders. This 1959 Corvette hardtop brought some classic muscle to the show. Though the predominate color seems to be red. this midnight blue coupe enjoys its moment in the sunshine. This vette was in a terrible accident, but was fixed up to be "reborn to be wild". The purple flames sure make it stand out in a crowd It even has a matching custom-made trailer lor long-distance cruising. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - Page 3 HHS alumni honor Donna Kinney, Dr. Rodney Boyes by Hefea Mndry Staff Writer Hastings High School alumni met last Saturday evening for their 117th annual reunion, one of the longest running events of its kind in Michigan. Jerry Wensloff (1945) presented a distin­ guished alumnus award to Donna Batchelder Kinney (1945). She served as Hastings City Clerk for 26 years and has worked on election boards for more than 50 years. She spoke of her long marriage, her son and daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jane Whitemore Arnold (1954) presented Dr. Rodney Boyes (1954) with the other distinguished alumni award. She said she met him in a sand box when they were in grade school. Boyes is CEO for Melior Corp, in Birmingham. Ala., and has done research and consulting for industry He told his classmates to keep focused. “Keep your eye on the doughnut, not the bole. And just like a car maker recalls a car. our Maker will recall our bodies one day." He said he would hang his distinguished alumnus plaque in his office to remember the strong foundation he got from the Hastings schools. Before the dinner, classmates had a chance to meet in different classrooms to catch up ou old times, learn who has a new winter address, hear about new grandchil­ dren. new great-grandchildren, new spous­ es, new bearing aides and new knees, shoul­ ders or hips. The meeting began with a welcome by HHS Alumni President Elsie Edwards Sage (1942), who introduced toastmaster Dr. Jack Kelley (1954). He ptf^zred his remarks with good natured jokes about get­ ting old. “You know you're getting old when someone calls at 9 p.m. and apologizes for waking you up." Two old folks were complaining about their problems with vision, bearing and overall lack of agility. “But thank goodness we still have our driven* licenses." “When we were young, we would sit and endlessly stare at the test patterns on the TV. Now we sit and stare endlessly at the weather channel." ■ “You know you're getting old when you know whete your prostate is." Rev. Richard Myers (1954) delivered the invocation. He prayed for the special peo­ ple in Hastings who “helped us become what we are today. We are grateful this small community had such an impact on us.” He prayed for those who were not with them either because of distance, health or have passed on. “We are proud to be Hastings Saxons.” into World War II and came out with a new sense of unity and built a different world." He challenged his classmates to come back May 15, 2014, to the reunion and he would bring a case of champagne for them to share. Russel) Nash (1942) led the class song. Some mumbled through the words, but everyone remembered the “rah, rah" at the end of the verses. Donna Bachelder Kinney is the distin­ guished alumna from Hastings class of 1945. It was then tune for dinner. The menu was chicken breast, baby red potatoes, green beans, tossed salad and assorted pies. High school students from the Excel Club served coffee and water. Some of the alum­ ni were grateful for the water so they could take their pills before dinner. For a bit of nostalgia, the 1903 menu was printed from the 23rd alumni banquet held at Reed's Auditorium. The 101-year-old menu included cream of chicken soup with mushrooms, veal loaf, Sarasota potatoes, nut sandwiches, salad, jelly, wafers, pick­ les, olives, sherbet, strawberries and ice crea’r. Superintendent Christopher Cooley (1980) welcomed the alumni. He said their successful school experiences reflect the strong community. Shiriey O’Conner Beck (1952) read the roll call of classes. Attendees noted for their longevity were Pearl Lowell nee Ostroth, age 99, from the Class of 1922; Walt Lewis. 98. Class of 1926, and Mildred Wiley, nee Partridge, 95, Class of 1927. Jack Smith (1947) recognized veterans from the many military conflicts over the decades. Edwards Sage (1942) recognized the Hastings teachers who were preseat. “Were it not for you, we wouldn’t be where we are.” She then made former Jestings 20­ year superintendent Carl Schoesael an hon­ orary Heatings alumnjre4te"M|M*e was a bit envious he didn't graduate from Hastings. Margo Cooklin, speaking for the Class of 2004. said “It's a great day to be a Saxon. Dr. Rodney Boyes is the distinguished alumnus from the class of 1954. Going to school is not just about graduating and moving on, it is about building rela­ tionships.” Mary Ellen Heath Barber spoke for the Class of 1954. She mentioned some of the more memorable events from her high school days including a ballgame that was flooded put because of faulty plumbing. She reflected on the 19 cussmates from her class of 102 who have passed on. She ended her remarks with words of wisdom, “the true joy is in the trip, appreciate each day and on our journey, we will all come to the station s«x>n enough.” Gail Foster Hess spoke for the Class;of 1944. She spoke about the different paths her class has taken. “Some have succeeded, some stayed one step ahead of the law, some went to war and some came back. We are here to renew friendships. The last 60 years have been good and we are all Sur­ vivors.” Dr. Roger Wallace spoke for the class of 1939. He said there were 117 in his gradu­ ating class and 54 are gone. His class entered high school at the end of the Great Depression. “We got a good education.” he said. He recalled some of his teachers and how they made the students recite poetry. He learned about government, though he said government has changed a lot since then. He remembered the girls in gym class in their blue bloomers looking like blue gazelles. He said his class had the most beautiful women and they haven't changed a bit. “Some of our classmates went straight COMMISSIONERS, continued from page 1 in lieu of health insurance. $1,351.52; 25k life insurance $131; pension $2,422.52; dental, optical and hearing, $425. Total wages and benefits package: $18,128.90. • James French — salary $8,000.04: per diems $3,125; mileage $718.44; payment in lieu of health insurance. $1351.52; pension $2,156.07; dental, optical and hearing. $425. Total wages and benefits package: $15,907.07. The eight County Board of Commission members each serve two-year terms and all are seeking re-election in this year's Aug. 3 primary. It should be noted that “per diems" are payments made to commissioners for attending meetings. It also should be noted that after serving for at least six years, elected county officials are eligible for retirement and health benefits, regardless of whether currently serving or not. up to age 65 if they fulfill certain requirements of the program. The Road Commission, which is appointed by the County Board, is a threemember panel. Figures for this group, pro­ vided through the Freedom of Information Act and office manager Gary Vandecar, were more exact, as follows: • Donald Willcun - salary $3,999.96; per diems $2,275: expenses charged $925.04; medical insurance $10,560; life insurance $72.90; retirement $358.32; and mileage $472.68. Total wages and benefits package: $18,063.90. • Roger Pashby — salary $3,999.96; per diems $1,200; expenses charged $882.24; medical insurance $9,420; life insurance $72.90; retirement benefit $303.31; mileage $371.16. Total wages and benefits package: $1634937. • David Dykstra — salary $3,999.96; per diems $300; expenses charged $34; med­ ical insurance $8,635; life insurance $72.90; no retirement and in mileage bene­ fits were listed. Treasurer Karmen Nickerson, both incum­ bent Republicans, are unopposed. Two non-partisan Dowling Library Board candidates are Dehner Bachert and Nancy for ambulance equipment. • Hastings Charter — Supervisor Jim Brown, incumbent Republican. The others, all incumbent Democats and unopposed are Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden, Treasurer Diana Phillips and trustees Franklin Beckwith. Neil Wilder. Michael Smith and Robert Bassett. • Hope — Supervisor Patricia Albert, Clerk Linda Eddy-Hough and Treasurer Arlene Tonkin, all incumbent Republicans. Incumbent Republican John Woods and Republican Meryl Peake will be challenged in November by Democrat Barbara Cichy. There will be two millage renewals for one mill each for road repair and mainte­ nance and for fire protection and cemetery primary ballot in a three-tor-two race. There will be three millage renewal pro­ posals for four years, one for one mill for dust control and road maintenance, one for maintenance. • Irving — There will be a rarity here, likely assurance of a Democrat as a trustee on the board. Democrats Charles Boulter and Timothy Weingartz (incumbent) will face Larry Brummel in November. Supervisor Kathee Pierce. Clerk Carol Ergang and Treasurer Lynette Wingeier. all Republican incumbents, are unopposed. • Johnstown — Supervisor Robert Mack vs. former Supervisor Barbara Earl, both Republicans. Three Republicans, incum­ bents Karen Doster and Jeffrey Warren will join challenger Tonyia Tobias in the race for two trustees’ seats. Clerk June Doster and Smith. • Maple Grove — Supervisor Rod Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler and Treasurer Ginger Cole, all incumbent Republicans, unopposed. Incumbent Republican Jim Heyboer will be joined by newcomers Tom Leep and Doug Westendorp on the August one mill for fire and ambulance equipment, and a half mill for the Putnam District Library. • Orangeville — Democrat James Kahllo vs. Republican Thomas Rook in the November runoff for supervisor. Incumbent Democratic Clerk Darlene Harper will be challenged in the Aug. 3 primary by fellow Democrat Patricia Blauvelt. For the two trustee slots, incumbent Democrats Russ Stanton and Fred Lewis will face Republicans Linda Ribble and Robert Perino on Nov. 2. There will be a one and a half-mill renew­ al proposal for four years for road construc­ tion. upgrading and maintenance. • Prairieville — Incumbent Republican Mark Doster will be challenged in the pri­ mary by fellow Republican Tom Guthrie. Incumbent Democratic Clerk Normajean Campbell-Nichols will face Republican Shannon Metheny in November. The three for two trustee seats candidates, all Republicans, are incumbents Vickey Nottingham and Lloyd Goyings . nd new­ comer Sharon Ritchie. • Rutland — Supervisor Jim Carr. Clerk Robin McKenna and Treasurer Sandra The Michigan Supreme Court has issued an administrative order approving a concur­ rent jurisdiction plan submitted by the Barry County Trial Court. This plan allows the trial court to contin­ ue indefinitely and ^effectively changes the status of the trial court structure from a "demonstration project" authorized by the Supreme Court to a more permanent struc­ ture authorized by the last round of court reform legislation passed at the end of 2002. Circuit Judge James Fisher said, "This marks an important legal milestone for court reform in Barry County and through­ out the State of Michigan. The 2002 legisla­ tion makes it very clear that the somewhat temporary status of the court authorized reform projects is gone, and trial courts like those in Barry County are now a permanent part of the court landscape. I am happy that Barry County was again part of the first group of six courts to gain approval of their concurrent jurisdiction plans, and I am relieved that the improvements we have made in Barry County over the last eight years will remain for the foreseeable future. "This is clearly the wave of the future and will lay the groundwork for further consoli­ dation of court operations and greater effi­ ciency in the future." " • Trail Association to meet tonight The Thornapple Trail Association will meet at the Whispering Waters Campground on Irving Road at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 20). Upcoming events and trail cleanup on Saturday. May 22, will be on the agenda. For more information about the association or the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, check the website at www.thomappletrail.com Classes offered for teen fathers A pilot class geared exclusively for teenage fathers starts Monday. May 24 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Called "The Nurturing Father's Program" the free 13-week sessions are sponsored by the Fatherhood/Malc Involvement Program of the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan. The sessions will provide TOWNSHIPS, continued from page 1 • Castleton — Supervisor Justin Cooley, Clerk Lora Wilson and Treasurer Loretta Pixley, all incumbent Republicans. Incumbent Republican Trustee David DeMond will be joined by fellcw Republicans Jerry Reese and Mike Trahan on the ballot for two seats. There will be three ballot proposals Aug. 3, all four-year renewals, a half mill for the Putnam District Library, three-fourths of a mill for fire equipment and one-fourth mill Trial court plan gets green light Greenfield, all incumbent Republicans, are unopposed. Four Republicans, all incum­ bents, Dorothy Flint, Robert Lee. Gary Rogers and Joe Lyons, will be challenged by Democrat Rod Ritsema in November. • Thomapple — Supervisor Donald Boysen, Treasurer Debra Buckowing and Clerk Susan Vliestra, all incumbent Republicans, unopposed. Six Republicans, will be in the race for four trustee seats, including incumbents Walter Eavey. Patrick Harrison. Michael Kelley and Rex Schad. They will be challenged by newcomers Michael Cravero and Ross DeMaagd. • Woodland — Supervisor David Bursley. Clerk Cheryl Allen, Treasurer Nancy Potter and trustees Tim Allen and Lori Sutherland Austin, all Republicans unopposed. Also on the ballot will be a four-year millage renewal proposal for two mills for fire, cemetery and township. • Yankee Springs — Supervisor Al McCrumb, Clerk Janice Lippert. Rwpublicans are running unopposed. Incumbent trustees Jack Finkbeiner and Mary Cook are being challenged by Ron Heilman and Arnold Rodriguez. All are Republicans.. Incumbent Republican John Jerkatis will be cjhallenged by former Treasurer Robert Herold in the Aug. 3 pri­ mary. Charles Misak is unopposed as the non­ partisan candidate for constable There were four more precinct delegates added to the list published in the May 13 edition of the Banner. Filing with their township clerks were Alberta and Melvin Goebel of Orangeville Township and Steven Goebel and Julia Ann Carson, both Praireville Township. A total of 27 Democrats and 18 Republicans in Barry County filed for precinct delegate positions. answers to various topics of parenting. Classes will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 16 in the deckside room off the hospital cafeteria by the new Conference Cehter. Topics will include roots of fathering, nurturing ourselves/our children, fathering sons/fathering daughters, discipline without violence, playing with children, managing anger/resolving conflict, teamwork with spouse/partner. communication and prob­ lem solving, balancing work and fathering, cultural influences, and dealing with feel­ Sage ended the meeting with a plea for more alumni to become involved in reunions. "We need more young members," she said. Myers closed with a benediction thank­ ing the Creator for the opportunity to meet and asking for safe travel, peace, love and friendship to share. al event. Each year the Leadership Barry County students will chose a different group to receive the proceeds from the race. The relay will be on toot, covering 26.1 miles, and will tentatively start at Star Elementary School. Members of the marathon planning committee are still working on the route and think that the loca­ tion may change in the future. This is a fun team event. Transition points will be set up for three-, five- and eight-member teams. This relay is for fun only. It is not timed, but Endres says teams may time themselves. The only prize to be given out on May 22 will be for the most creative baton that each team must carry and pass from runner to runner at the transition points. Registration will be the day of the event only. The first 100 people to register will receive a “Spring Thaw Marathon Relay” Tshirt. and a water bottle. Registration will begin at 6 a.m. on the day of the race. Judging of the batons will begin at 7:30 and the relay will begin at 7:45 a.m. leadership Barry County. Class of 2004 is looking for businesses and individuals who would like to help sponsor this event. Anyone with questions or for information on sponsoring the Spring Thaw marathon should contact Leadership Barry County Director Nancy Goodin at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, 269-945­ 2454. Memorial Day parade May 31 The Hastings Memorial Day parade will be held Monday. May 31. Parade lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. west on State Street stopping at the courthouse monu­ ment. The parade then goes north on Broadway to Tyden Park for a ceremony, stops at the river and then ends at Riverside Cemetery on State Road. The parade is sponsored by Hastings American Legion Lawrence J. Bauer Post *45 with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop f 175 and local Cub Scouts. Organizer Jim Atkinson says, “This is a solemn parade. There are no sirens allowed and no throwing of candy from vehicles.” He invites local veterans to march in the parade following the color guard from the local post. Members of the post will put flags on vet­ eran’s graves the week before at the Riverside Cemetery and at the Cemetery on Cook Road. Anyone who knows of a veter­ an’s grave without a flag holder at another cemetery can pick up a flag holder at the local post and put a flag in it. Boy Scouts will put up the Avenue of Flags al Riverside Cemetery. The Hastings High School band will march in the parade and two trumpeters will perform “Taps” at several of the stops dur­ ing the parade. For information about the parade, call Atkinson at 948-8219, Barry Wood al 948­ 1653 or City Hall at 945-2468. ings. Pre-registration is required by calling Barry Smith. CAA fatherhood worker, at 269-579-4871 (cell) or 269-441-5555 ILR sets program on ‘Mighty Mac’ (office). Teen fathers will also receive an interac­ tive workbook to enhance their knowledge and growth and to use as a reference when the class is over. Free refreshments will be Bob Sweeney, from the Mackinac Bridge Authority, will be the featured speaker at the Institute for Learning in Retirement gen­ eral membership luncheon and social from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, at the KCC served during classes. Any teen father w hether married or not or who has a pregnant wife or girlfriend is wel­ come to attend the sessions. Spring thaw relay will be Saturday Leadership Barry County, Class of 2004, will have its first annual Spring Thaw Marathon Relay Saturday. May 22. Proceeds raised from the race will benefit Green Gables Haven, the new domestic shelter that opened its doors March 31 this year. The group plans to donate 75 percent of the money raised at this year’s marathon to Green Gables, with the other 25 percent going to Leadership Barry County to help future classes continue the relay as an annu­ • Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. "Mackinac Bridge: Past, Present and Future" will take a look at the history and building of the "Mighty Mac.’ Prior the becoming the CEO of the authority, Sweeney spent 17 years as a civil engineer for the Michigan Department Of Transportation. The ILR is a membership-based organi­ zation of men and women ages 50 and older who share a love of learning. They design activities and programs that offer continued learning opportunities. Everyone interested in the Mackinac bridge's history and future is invited to attend. Sweeney also will entertain ques­ tions from the audience. The cost of the catered lunch is $8 and reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 25. by calling 948-9500. extension 2838. �Pag* 4 - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - The Heating, Banner Homegrown fuel use could drive down gas prices TbikeedMar With Manorial Day weekend and the peak som­ ma driving season just around the coma, rising gas prices are alarming moat Michigan motorists. The stale's corn producers want to help this situa­ tion by offering an alternative a renewable, home­ grown fuel called ethanol. It also should be noted there are plans to build an ethanol plant in the Woodland area. According to AAA Michigan, the avenge gas price in Michigan for the month of May in 2002 was SI .42 pa gallon and in May 2003. it jumped to ova $1-50. This yea we have already seen gas prices spike above $2 pa gallon. Consumers are obviously paying higher prices than they would like at the pumps Michigan corn producers have the answa. By increasing the amount of ethanol-blended gasoline used in the state, we can decrease our dependence ou foreign oil while also helping to keep the price of gasoline down. Ethanol. 200 proof alcohol, is a renewable fuel made from com. Ethanol is blended in gasoline at eitha 10 percent or. fa some specially produced vehicles, al 85 percent levels. All vehicles are warranleed to bum 10 percent ethanol and flexible fuel vehicles are warranteed on up to 85 percent ethanol blends. Fa a complete listing of E-85 vehicles, visit www.e85fal.com. Com usage is important to us and our producers, but there are otha advantages to ethanol produc­ tion besides creation of another madxt fa nan. Unlike gasoline, ethanol is a renewable resource since it is made from com that grows every year Since it can be made from com produced in our stale, it lessens our dependence on foreign oil while creating markets and jobs, which keep our local economies strong. Richard Godfrey, a com producer from Jonesville, said that increased ethanol use will be driven by consumer demand. Consumers play an active role in reducing our reliance on foreign oil by choosing ethanol-Hended fuel when they fill up their tanks. As more consumers make a point of seeking out ethanol-Hended gasoline, service sta­ tions will need to meet the demand. The increased We should be outraged by ‘OUIL Club’ To the editor: Regarding Elden Shellenbarga's letter to the editor published in the May 13 edition of the Banner: Here we go again. Barry Comity dent in which her husband was stopped by police for suspicion of drunken driving? What appears to be common knowledge among residents of Ionia County has been politics at its finest. I was surprised by his dismay with the notion that new Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes is “soft on crime." We’ve seen judges and prosecutors in this county be soft on crime one more than one occasion, particular­ ly, it seems, when it involves fellow public suppressed here. 1 had coffee in Ionia last Saturday morning and the first topic of conversation was Judge Fekkes’ husband getting pulled ova, with ha in the passenger seat.-and the scene she was alleged to have made with the officers involved. I have been told there exists a officials There was an accusation several years ago that Sheriff Steve DeBoa had been drinking and driving when his vehicle struck and dam­ aged a mailbox, which could be regarded as a police report on this matrer. Please note that Fekkes is McNeill’s ex­ felony. For more than a year this information was withheld from the public who elected him. Barty County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeil should have had a field day with that one — the possibility that our sheriff not only was driving under the influence, but then also left the scene of an accident. McNeill was aware of this incident, but chose not to do anything about it Judge Fekkes was “anointed" a couple of months ago as successor to Probate Judge Richard Shaw, but what did you see in our local papa about ha involvement in an inci- wife. It seems to me that McNeill is taking his cue from his fellow Republicans, Dick Cheney and George Bush, also membas of the "OUIL Club." believing as Bush once said, as long as nobody gets hurt, it’s OK to drive while under the influence. The people of Barry County should show their indignation at this kind of pawns! behavior by making the appropriate decisions at the polls this year. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. Chris Norton, Bellevue demand can and will be ma by Michigan-grown and Michigan-produced ethanol. As we produce more and more ethanol here in Michigan, com producers are doing a great service to their communities, the environment, the econo­ my and themselves. Michigan's corn producers grow nearly 250 mil­ lion bushels of com each year on the two million acres they plant. Nationally, com production was estimated to be 10.1 billion bushels in 2003. Las. yea. more than 281 billion gallons of ethanol were produced, using more than one billion bushels of com. Ethanol-Hended fuels make sense fa con­ sumers and cents fa producers All consumers have to do to make their voices heard is to ask fa ethanol-Hended fuel when they fill up. Headquartered in DeWitt, the Com Marketing Program of Michigan is a legislatively-established stalewide program that uses one cent pa bushel of Michigan co>n sold. Investments are made in the areas of research, education and market develop­ ment in an effort to enhance the economic position of Michigan com producers. The CMPM works cooperatively with the Michigan Corn Growers Association, a grassroots-membership association representing the stale's com producer's political interests. Jody E Pollok. executive directa Coro Marketing Program of Michigan. DeWitt. Mich. Keep sharing sound ideas with readers To the editor: I enjoy Fred Jacobs' thoughts and com­ ments in his weekly “In My Opinion” column of the Banner. I’ve thought alo.it writing before, but I just haven't taken the time. I'm not a good writer or speller, so I hesitate to write to you. We live in Florida and just received.the Banner telling of Ward Weiler’s passing away and I really appreciate Mr. Jacobs* kind com­ ments. I had known Ward since before I went into the service in World War H. My brother­ in-law. Kent Mead, lived across the road from Ward and Mary and worked on the old Fisher farm from 1940 until Keith also went into the service. This was on State Road, east of Hastings. I think the Weilers have lived in that same house all these yean. Anyway, I hope Mr. Jacobs keeps up with his good, sound ideas. George Oaks. Punta Gordu, Fla. Dlstrlct No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Inring Twp., Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Tran Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp.. Castleton Twp. and most of Wordland Twp.) Jeffrey S. Mackenzie. P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp.. Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. EETT ER'S Why I'm voting against the COA millage To the editor: Several years ago my sister, Nyla Nye, start­ ed the recycled card program at the Barry County Commission on Aging. We met in the craft room there every Monday and*Thursday morning and worked on one end of an eight-foot table. The other end was used by a lady who played solitaire most Mondays. As the card program grew and more volun­ teers joined, it became apparent that they could really use the entire table. But COA Director Tammy Pennington told us we could not ask the card player to move because “she was there first." None of the volunteers wanted to be the one er two who would be left out of the Monday gathering, so we decided that we would all give up Mondays and just come on Thursdays when we could have the table and room to ourselves. Within two months we lesmed that some Thursdays would no longer be available to us because another group needed the room. What happened to “we were there first" ? Did that only apply if director Pennington said so? Anyway, in another two months most of the recycled card volunteers had quit, and they took with them a very negative feeling about the COA's attitude toward volunteers. That was unfortunate, because not only was that a good fund-raising program, but also a time for active seniors to enjoy some fellowship together. My brother-in-law, Harland Nye, who was fired as a COA volunteer, spoke to the COA Board in January 2003 about the enjoyment sen­ ior citizens have dancing and suggested some dance sites where board members could observe this first hand and suggested that this same activity could take place at the new site. By September 2003. nothing apparently was in the plans for senior dancing, so my sister, Nyla. in the first week of September asked the COA if she could organize an afternoon dance schedule. She suggested Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., when the room was not being used for any other purpose. Her request first went to the office manager, who was in charge of scheduling. Nyla was then sent to Pennington, who had some questions. Some days later Nyla returned to Pennington, along with Ron Hesterly, who would have been in , v The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a taw conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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They were then told that they could meet with the Building Committee, if they would like to, so some days later Nyla, Ron and Ron's wife, Mary, met with the Building Committee. At this point the committee decided the request should go to the fall board. Does this sound like the 'run-around1*? At any rale, the COA Board in December denied Nyla's request, announcing the COA would itself start dances md the activities direc­ tor was 'excited' abort this undertaking. Perhaps Nyla's request was denied because she was married to a "fired" volunteer. Or maybe there was some fear that a volunteer could organize a successful music program. Three, months passed and the dancing did not materialize, so Nyla made arrangements with the Elks Chib, and senior dances are being held there on alternate Thursday afternoons. How sad that senior citizens were given the run-around and finally forced to abandon their own center in order to have dances, just because of management attitudes. New, fa the tauai fa this lata. The following u no doubt due to the ha that I am related to Harland and Nyla Nye; I wm poaoually involved with the foregoing and I speak my mind to whomever win listen. On Tuesday shannon. March 16,1 received a call from Ms Pennington insisting that I not talk Io staff people about the dance and that I trot talk to any staff about craft activities at the COA. I felt she was completely oat of line end have considered how best to respond. But after the article in the Banna about COA asking fa additional millage, perhaps this letter is appro­ priate. It seems Ms. Pomington does not care to have anyone question ha decisions and judg­ ment and is wining to resort to this type of bebavia to squelch any dissident voice. I state this publicly: If there is no change hi management at the COA by August, Pm voting 'no* tn the COA millage and will encourage my fuends and family to do the same. Mary'Ann Landon. Hastings Statement ... inappropriate Th the tetter: I am writing this letter in regard to a very inappropriate statement I made at the Hrat Friday Foran held Friday, May 7. In doing so I butt acme really wonderful peo­ ple. One in particular was Jim French. Here is a man whose integrity is indispmabie and has always strived to do his very beat as a county cotnmiutooa. Fa many years he has been a loyal memba of the Republican Party. The comment I made was in reference to only a few presently sitting comnrissiaiers, one who had several years ago conveyed to me their reason fa seeking re-dection. that being they needed the instu ance that the position provides for them. That, however, dore not excuse my remark I apologize from the bottom of my bean to you Mr. French, as well as to others who really do try to do their jobs weU. We need to continue to have high quality people such as Jim French serving the people in the county. They say that wetearofranourmistakes,andlamquiteoatain that I am a little wiaa today titan yesterday. The citizens of Barry County should not blame the Republican Fatty, na should they bold the pony accountable for the bad judgment call of one of one of its members. Patricia Wahoo, Hartings Whafs gas price effect? With the price of a gallon of gasoline hovering hove the $2 mark, is this affecting your driving? Do you believe like some peo­ ple that the price will encourage to make choices to conserve or choose more efficient cars? Htiihi Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 ruMdty- Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phons: (269) 9459554 * - *---■-------- *--- JOfm Jacooa rraoanc aacooa WaPtuinirt Pmfctort SIMM Jacobi Secrataryrtraauurer • NEWSROOM • DsvkIT. foung (Etikx) Etens Gteert (AteeterX Etftor) Sendrz Ponsetio SusznTemere CnlhyRueter Merde Westover Helen Mudry Pstricw Johns Brett Bremer RuthZachery •ADVERTISINGDEPARTMENT' Ronald Nash, Freeport: “I think some people will be like me and get a bicycle. I have a mountain bike for trips around home. 1 really think the price will affect how peo­ ple drive." “I think that the prices are just making us suffer. 1 think most people will just pay the price even if they have to get a second job." Rich Swfhart, Hastings: SazfeWddt, Hastings: Doug Bassett, “Price is making it dif­ ficult for everyone. I think we need to have a national “The price is a real ripoff and we have decid­ ed not to drive to Grand Rapids when we saw the price. It is also hard on those who are on fixed incomes." “If the price stays high, it may affect the way I drive. I'll just stay home." ‘gas out’ day when no one buys gas or drives any­ where. Otherwise we won’t be able to change government decisions.” Hastings: Warren Kidder, Orangeville: “Prices are way to high and the government isn't telling us the truth. Most people can’t afford to buy new, more efficient cars. So they are really stuck with high prices.” CteteM toi aratte IMw Motel Ftew un uo. e sac pei. xawtm Scott Ommen RoeeHeteon SteetetSte u.» Mae DenBuerge JotehenJecotw sa n Boy OoMr $27 par yw to adjoining cotrtM $29paryuaraiMahars POSTMASTER: Send atttuau changaa to: PAtaB HaMtoga, Ml 4806*^)802 Second Ctoea Roatage Ptod �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 20. 2004 — Page 5 n Mi/ Opinion In America, are we only free to agree? The news of Barry County candidate filings last Tuesday after­ they made the move on their own and it had nothing to do with noon was a mixed bag. The good: There were enough people to show interest and create electoral contests by filing for five of the eight seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Strong interest was shown in the race for probate judge, as evidenced by five people deciding to put their names on the ballot. The sheriff's job will be contested by three recent publicity. Such belligerent and arrogant attitudes demonstrate a lack of will­ ingness to work together with people who disagree, a lack of effort to solve problems. It also shows some may be more interested in candidates. In a democratic society, we see competition as something that is essential, the lifeblood of a system we hold dear. Therefore, it’s good voters will have a choice in the primary elec­ tion for four districts on the County Board. However, 1 am saddened that only two Democrats filed to nm for the November general elec­ tion. giving six Republican incumbents no opposition on the ballot after August, unless an independent steps forward by late July. There are some who see conflict, arguments and debates as nega­ tive things. There are some who sec anyone who challenges the sta­ tus quo or opposes people currently holding office as outsiders and naysayers. But those who avoid or discourage conflict may not realize they instead may be promoting stagnation, a continuation of the same old same old. Essscntially. they can be turning their backs on meaning­ ful change. Some county elected officials, including a majority on the County Board of Commissioners, seem to have an aversion to being ques­ tioned, an aversion to being challenged. They cried foul immediate­ ly after the list of 12 proposed county government reforms was made public at a First Friday forum in April. One. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, went as far as claiming publicly that they were riddled with “inaccuracies.” but he hasn't shared just .vhat these falsehoods are. even when asked. More evidence surfaced just several weeks ago when the County Board voted 7-0 to abolish the Officers Compensation Commission, one of the “12 Steps of Recovery" proposed by the bipartisan group that unveiled their ideas at the First Friday. The board members did the thing, but rather than show a spirit of cooperation. Commissioners Ken Neil and Jim French made it clear to the public bolding office than in serving the public. Some county elected officials seem outraged that someone has dared to bold them and their actions accountable. It is puzzling and distressing that they are so outraged by having their “feet held to the fire.” In their zeal to circle the wagons against perceived attacks, they seem to have forgotten that some of the most cherished ideals of a truly democratic system are the ability to question, challenge and oppose those currently in power. We the people have more than a right, we have a duty to debate and discuss the issues that affect us rather than simply be a nation of sheep that lets local government do as it pleases. Holding people accountable is essential to a democracy. We have a responsibility in this governance to make sure our elected officials are always acting in our best interest. We’ve sent American troops around the world to fight for. protect and defend the very form of government we too often take for granted. At the same time, it seems we are relinquishing our rights as free Americans at a faster rate than at any other time in history. When government leaders at every level criticize us for questioning their actions, it’s time to get our backs up and say "enough." If the voters of this county return all the incumbents to office, so be ft. That would tell me they’re satisfied with what’s been happen­ ing, or much worse, they don’t know or don’t care. Yet if the voters in August decide it’s time for a change, then it proves that the people indeed do have the power to endorse change or progress. We must remember that democracy is an ongoing argument. George Orwell, the author of “1984" and "Animal Farm," once said, “Freedom is the right to say no." Think about it — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics BETTER'S Music tribute was splendid To the editor: “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!" (oops, Prisoner abuse hand wringing outrageous To the editor: ♦ Perspective: A view of things in their true relative importance. That’s what Americans need to think about right now. I’m outraged by the hand wringing of the Democrats and media over “prisoner abuse” in Iraq. Perspective: What is worse? The humiliation of enemy combatants or the mutilation of innocent American citi­ zens? There was only one day of front page news for the horrific beheading of an American civilian, but continuous front page news coverage of a handful of sol­ diers out of 140,000 who used question­ able tactics on insurgents and terrorists that have attacked and killed our soldiers! Perspective: The Democratic presiden­ tial candidate admitted to commiting worse atrocities in his service in Vietnam (just in case you weren’t aware of his service) yet his supporters don’t seem upset by that fact, or demand his resigna­ tion. Perspective: This is war. I can only wonder what would have happened in World War II if we had today’s media. In the Battle of Iwo Jima we lost more than 2,400 brave men on the first day. and over 16,000 in three days. One small island in one of many battles. Perspective: The enemy we face is very different than any we have faced before. They arc willing to infiltrate, assimilate and annihilate as many freedom loving people as they can, in any part of the world. And it is not a “just" cause to lib­ erate. but to enslave. Perspective: Are we to to lake the fight to them, or try to understand why they hate us, and attempt to make deals? Let’s ask Isreal how that has worked out for them. It’s time to get real, like 9/11 wasn’t our first clue! These extremist Islamics want our way of life eradicated, pure and simple. Listen to their rhetoric, there is no co-existence in their world view. So. what do we do? Li.'*xn to Ted Kennedy, who thinks being forced to wear panties on your head is worse than leaving a woman to drown in your car, or John Kerry who really doesn’t have a plan, but is running for president. The people in the media who are actu­ ally trying to compare what happened in the Iraq prison to the actions of these ter­ rorists is sickening. Yes, we had some bad things happen, but guess what folks? We are investigating, apologizing and taking evening, I got carried away by the magic). The Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday night was very nice and I am grateful to all who worked so hard to make it so. Earl Cooldin and his crew always serve a nice meal, and it was much enjoyed. It also was very enjoyable to meet and greet former classmates (Didn't they seem to be Ehlers a mere apologist for Bush To the editor: The May 6 issue of the Hastings Banner ran a story about Congressman Vem Ehlers and his Hastings Town Hall meeting titled, "Ehlers says Iraq war unlike anything else." Thinking Ehlers might offer some pro­ found insight and analysis of the Bush family's war against the citizens of Iraq, I read the story with anticipation. Claiming we are fighting a "faceless, nameless enemy," Ehlers reportedly begged the question "Did President Bush make a mistake?" His sophomoric response to his own question was The last time I looked, be was a human being." Is this an admission by Ehlers that Bush was wrong to attack Iraq? It sure sounds like it! "Faceless, nameless enemy"? The the last time I looked, our enemy was tall, thin, with a bearded face and went by the name of Osama Bin Laden. He was from Saudi Arabia, living in Afghanistan, but last seen in Pakistan. I know Dubya was bad at geography, but Iraq doesnt even rhyme with any of those, so bow could he have made so grave an error as to invade the wrong country? Ehlers said be does not anticipate a draft in the next year or two, but "if the conflict escalates into a world clash, all bets are off." My take is that the "con­ flict” has already escalated into a world clash. Read the news! Are American mothers and fathers ready to buy into the lame, ever-changing reasons we invaded Iraq and send their children off to die? Before Ehlers and Bush force our teenage children to pick up arms to kill or be killed, let Britain’s Prime Minister Tony Blair match our 130,000 troops to fight in Iraq. Had it not been for Blair.s complicity in the weapons of mass destruction lie, we might not be fighting this war. It’s only right that the British have an equal stake in the self-inflicted carnage. Will Ehlers’ draft be a repeat of Vietnam, where the kids of common folks were sent off to die or be maimed while those of political or" financial fortune were somehow excused? After all, out of over 500 members of Congress, only one has a child in the military stationed in the Middle East today. Are Americans gullible enough to think that will change in the face of a national draft? It is time for Bush and his buddies and members of Congress to lead by example. Let them first offer up their children and grandchildren to fight their "just war." Until they and other self-annointed patri­ ots do so, this war will be no different than Vietnam. Joseph Lukasiewicz. Hastings Memories terrific at Moyer To the editor: "Thanks for the Memories" certainly would apply to the Herb Moyer memori­ al concert held last Saturday evening. Each soloist and the alumni choir pre­ sented a fantastic performance with little rehearsal time. The new song written as a tribute was so appropriate and wonderful­ ly performed. I hope that sometime in the future there will be another opportunity for people who were unable to attend the concert to hear and enjoy the music and older than we? Ha!) But the “dessert.” in the form of the Alumni Choir, was fabulous and such a trib­ ute to the late Herb Moyer and his lovely Eileen. They shared their music with the whole Hastings area. The music was so beau­ tiful and the voices so special. It is special for those who have great voic­ es to share their music with those of us who love music, but can only belt out a song while running the vacuum. Memories came back as memories, perhaps during the Hastings Summerfest this summer. I beard that the choir did a couple more numbers impromptu white waiting for pictures to be taken. I'm sure everyone would enjoy hearing them too. I am grateful to the Moyer family, the alumni choir, the soloists and everyone who made the evening possible and so enjoyable. Dan Belson. Kentwood ^^"Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic Saturday, August 7, 2004 they sang songs from the different operettas that you performed. Tears and smiles also appeared. 1 sincerely hope this will not be the last time we will be able to bear music from this 4-Pterson Scramble talented group. . 8:30 a.m. shotgun start Joan Hewitt Haywood, Hastings 18 tetaofgoftateretf power cart ft luncft 1 Contact Hastings Country Club at 269-945-2756 to sign up tec 269-948-9655 action. I’ve yet to hear the Arab world apolo­ gize for any of what has happened to us. Maureen Dudley. Dowling Anointment no. Lawful appointment yes Tb the editor: One thing is clear from the recent edi­ torials in the Banner regarding appoint­ ments is that the process has given us some great judges here in Barry County. Last winter, when Probate Judge Richard Shaw announced his retirement, the Banner lauded him as a caring and compassionate judge who started many programs to help kids and families. The recognition and praise our local court has received from the Michigan Supreme Court over the past eight years shows that Circuit Judge James Fisher has been a fine chief judge, as the court has implemented many improvements in its service to the public. This newspaper has published several articles praising these improvements and accomplish­ ments. New Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes has the same credentials as Judge Shaw and Judge Fisher when they were appointed: an excellent reputation for professional excellence and high ethical standards, extensive experience in the area where she will focus her efforts, and a proven track record of commitment demonstrated by her cou .dess hours of community service to organizations such as the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter, and juvenile drug court. I. for one, am glad we have an appoint­ ment process that has resulted in these quality individuals becoming the leaders of our courts. The results speak for them­ selves. Recent Banner editorials have not men­ tioned there is an involved screening process forjudges in which all applicants submit their qualifications and references to the governor's office. They are then thoroughly reviewed by the Judicial Qualifications Committee of the State Bar of Michigan, and all applicants are interviewed by the committee. The rat­ ings of the committee are turned over to the governor, who then considers them along with input from the local commu­ nity. This process fills a necessary and very important void and provides continuity to our judicial system. The entire process is designed to assure the most qualified per­ son is selected for the position. The appointee must then stand for elec­ tion subsequently. Thus all citizens have the opportunity to voice the final opinion on that individual’s merit and record. Clearly the appointments of Judge Shaw. Judge Fisher, and now Judge Fekkes validate the effectiveness of this system in Barry County. Ronald Neil. 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May 20. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned u Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... HASTINGS - William S. Garrow. Hastings, age 83. passed away May 13, 2004. Bill was bom Jan. 10, 1921 in Green Bay. Wisconsin. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His real love was his garden, as he was well known for the quality of his harvest. Bill owned a bait shop at on<* time and was also a painter. He is survived by a son. Russell Garrow; a daughter. Tammy Garrow; stepdaughters Linda Walker and Sharon Payne; several grandchildren :md great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (Pittsley); two brothers and a sister. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PUEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 751-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 110 xm.; Sunday Evearag Service 600 pjn.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffenon Father Al Ruwll Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pun.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and I1O0 a.m_; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 un.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pan. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or fust grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (<ei 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 1IOO am.; Sunday School. 10 im. for all ages. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe m. Rector. Mr F. William Vbetberg. Director of Mask. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Turan Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. I1D0 am Morning Worship Service; 6DO pm evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 pm Services for Adults. Teem and Chduren CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 rm. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 173-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am. Wonhip 1ID0 am; Evening Service al 6D0 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7M pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am-11 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowhng. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne Docten Morrison. Service Tunes. Worship Service 9.45 am.. Sunday School 11:15 am Nuncry provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursday’ senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more informatwo call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9.30; Church Se- :ce 10:30 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richred Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church websrte www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary, Delilah Bennett. Office hours. Wed/Thun.. 9 am to 1 pm Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pm Sonshme PreScbod (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm. Wednesday 6-8 pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Or 6. 7 & I). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hmtwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11 DO am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6D0 pm Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service tunes call (269) 795-2370 or the Rzcnxy 948­ 9317. Visit our website at hnp://www.churchseek/net/church/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtrevhustwkkeyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sc - Aduh Mmtsmes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 a.m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 pm. Evening Service; 7 00 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jc High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office, 948-8004 for informatior. on MOPS. Ladies Bible Stutie*. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithfid Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Mornmg Celebration 10 am. FeDowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. lesricrihip naming. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spun filled dock Meeting at Re Mapk Leaf Grmgc. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Midi 49073. Sun Plane A Worship 10-30 am. 6 00 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Cub for boys A giris ages 4-11 Piston David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone SpedaL" For information call 1-616-731-5194 ar 1-517-852-1806. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2938 Mfalkir DmM Ragm Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sundnyr Bible Class IODO am; Worship 1 IDO am. 6D0 pm Wi da 11lay Bible Class 7DO pm. Clames far al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for aU ages al 9.45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED SAND RIDGE BANK of Hastings Member F.D.l.C. HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY' Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippcnDrM—irr. Simday School 915 am • Worship 10 am A graveside service was conducted Ttiesday, May 18.2004. at Rutland Township Cemetery. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev. A! Russdl. Pastor A mmioa of St Roue Cathoik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al 9.30 am Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269 ) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nursery available for all services. Wonbp Services 8:30 and 1ID0 Burial was at the Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Mich. Memorial tributes may be made to Pleasantview Family Church. am Sunday School for all ages IODO am Adult electives March thru May... The Life You Live?. Duane Secotd leading; Romans: The Dynamic Optimism of Grace. Jim Dickinson leading. Kid’s for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thru Sth grade) during the 11D0 Worship Service only. Quizzes* 8:30 am and Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9D0 am Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm. Sing'n Share (Aduta). You* 6th-12th grades, and CLC (Chnitun Life Club) 3 yrv old thro 5th Grade. Thursday. 9.30-11 am Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. .Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Hastings. Michigan . DOWLING - Walter Edward Larsen of Dowling, formerly of St Joseph, went home to be with his Lord and wife on May 14. 2004. Mr. Larsen was bom Oct. 30. 1913 in Chicago. Ill., the son of Otto and Olga (Ranum) Larsen. A veteran of World War 11. he served his country in the U.S. Army and Mr. Larsen was a materials inspector at Miner Enterprises in Chicago for many years. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, walking, and golfing. Mr. Larsen loved woodworking and he made beautiful furniture that his children and grandchildren will always treasure. He attended First Congregational Church in St Joseph and Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. On June 28. 1947 he married Roca G. Nelson and she preceded him in death on March 3. 2004. Members of his family include sons, Richard Larsen of Portage, Paul (Samang) Larsen of Santa Ana, Calif, and Philip (Terri) Larsen of Benton Harbor, daughters. Barbara (Ken) Brown of Dowling, and Melissa (David) Thomas of Grand Junction; grand­ children. Richard Larsen Jr.. Robert Michael (Kim) Larsen. Narisara Su.achi, Jennifer (Glenn) Miller, Jeremy Brown, Arnie (Jeremy) Straight, Kris Larsen, Katie Larsen. David (Alondra)Thomas. Jake Thomas. Brad Thomas, four great-grandchildren; a brother. Howard Larsen; sisters-in-law. Carol Larsen and Trudi Nelson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove (M-43). Delton. Pastor Daniel Hoffman officiated. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, SL Joseph. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home of Delton. GRACo LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. May 20 - 11:30 am - Holy Comnvmioo; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 7 DO pm Adventurers; 7:00 p.m. Choir. Saturday, May 22 - 8:30 am-12 noon - Geranium Sale; 10D0 am Catechism 7-8-9 Youth Group Outing; 5.00 pm Holy Communion; 8D0 pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. May 23 - 8.00 A 10:45 am. - Holy Communion; 930 am Sunday School; 12:15 pm Kid’s Choir. 12:30 pm Jail Ministry; 1230 pm Binder Park Zoo. Monday. May 24 - 7.00 pm Education Committee; 700 pm Sunday School Staff. Tuesday. May 25 - 700 pm Evangebsm/Sodal Outreach; 7 DO pm. Overeaten WILDWOOD. FLA. - Memorial services will be held for Richard A. Burd, on Saturday. May 22. at 11 a.m. at the Wilcox HASTINGS - Jack A. Wood, age 78. of Hastings, died Friday. May 14. 2004 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mr. Wood was bom on Nov. 9. 1925 at Iola. Kansas, the son of Albert E. and Edith Lou (Maudin) Wood. He was raised in Kansas and in the south­ western states and attended schools there. He graduated from Lamar. Missouri High School in 1943. He later attended the University of Kansas, receiving a degree in engineering. He served two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy, 1943 to 1946 and 1950 to 1952. He was married to Catherine L. Smith on June 27. 1945. Mr. Wood worked as an engineer in fire protection for nearly 40 years. His career began with the Viking Corp, in Kansas City in 1948. transferring to the Viking Corp, office in Hastings in 1959. He retired in 1985. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a past deacon and trustee of the church, member National Fire Protection Assoc., former Rotarian, active in the Habitat for Humanity program, enjoyed golfing, ten­ nis, bike riding, skiing and traveling. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife. Catherine; daughters. Linda (Ed) McLean of Grand Rapids. Lori (Randall) Beduhn of Hastings. Nancy (M. Carl Kaat. Sr.) Pechar of Mears; son. Greg A. Wood of Destin, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; Anonymous. Wednesday. May 26 10D0 am - Wordwatchers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Smeet. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) fume* ynvwf nrt Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am - Sunday School 930 am - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am. Refreshments. 11:00 xm. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 700 pm Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7DO pm prayer meeting in the lounge. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 9DO am TradXjoaal Worship; IODO xm. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery rare ts provided for both services. May 20 Final Women's Bible Study for Summer. May 22 - Middle High Youth Tnp to Michigan Adventure; May 23 - Gradation Sunday; May 24 6 00 Potluck Dinner. Contemporary worship time will cha%c from 1120 to 10:45 for the summer beginning on May 30th. Richard A. Burd Jack A. Wood BARRY COUNTY This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: THE PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. BELLEVUE - LaVeme Louise (Lind) Jones, age 88, of Bellevue, died Friday. May 14. 2004 at her home in Bellevue. She was bom Oct. 27. 1915 in Golden Township. Mich., the daughter of William E. Lind and Lucy E. (Clymer) Lind. She attended the Ellis Country School in Assyria Township. She is survived by son. Gary Jones, Bellevue; daughter. Beverly (Date) Daniels, Battle Creek; brother. Willard L. Lind. Nashville. Mich.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-grand­ child cn the way; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, H. Sherman Jones (July 31, 2002); her parents and her brother. Ervin Lind (1990). She moved from Mears, Mich, to Nashville. Mich, in 1929 at the age of 13. In 1939, she moved to Bellevue after being married. She enjoyed her great-grandchildren, the outdoors, flowers, gardening, knitting, cro­ cheting and attended the Pleasantview Family Church in Assyria Township. Funeral services were held Tuesday. May 18. 2004. at the Ellis Cemetery. Pastor Steven S. Olmstead of Pleasantview Family Church officiated. ‘ ! brother. Dick Wood of Peoria. Ariz.; sister. Beverly Biair of Carlsbad, Calif, and a sister­ in-law. Norma Kay well of North Palm Beach. Fla. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother. Charles Wood. Memorial services will be held Friday. May 28. 2004 at 11 a.m. at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison and Pastor Emeritus Willard H. . Curtis will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday. May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Cemetery. Mr. Burd was bom Feb. 24. 1913. He died on August II, 2003. He resided at Wildwood, Fla. | Betty Christine (Rule) (Stodd) Krause | Della Serene VERMONTVILLE - Deila Serene, age 43. of Vermontville, died Wednesday. May 12, 2004 at her residence. Della was bom July 22. I960 in Charlotte, the daughter of Allan O. and Teresha (Morehouse) Serene. Della graduated from Michigan State University and had been a free lance writer for websites. She was a member of the Writer’s Guild and thoroughly enjoyed being with children. She is survived by her mother Teresha and stepfather Thomas VanAuken of Vermontville; her sister. Dena (Paul) Lahr of Charlotte; two nieces. Denise and Rebecca Lahr of Charlotte; grandmother. Idella Morehouse of Vermontville; step-grandpar­ ents. Don and Aleta VanAuken of Vermontville; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Allan in 1969; fraternal grandparents, mater­ nal grandfather, two aunts and an uncle. Funeral services were held Friday. May 14. 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Jeff Swift officiating. Interment fol­ lowed in Hillside Cemetery. Kalamo. If desired, memc. ial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Ingham Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. HASTINGS - Betty Christine (Rule) (Stadel) Krause, age 74. died Saturday. Feb. 7.2004 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Krause was bom Feb. 17.1 1929 in Creek Country. Okla, to C.K. and Lena B. Rule and attended Daniel Webster High School. She married Charles L Stadel. Jan. 21. 1950 and was later divorced. She later married Raymond Samuel Krause, who preceded her in death on Feb. 17,1985. She is also preceded in death by her parents C.K. and Lena B. Rule. Throughout her life, Betty was active on the family farm and later worked as a dietary aid and housekeeping aide at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was also a past member of the Ragla Extension Group, and the Carlton Center Grange. She loved rose gardening, crocheting, tat­ ting, sewing and in later life recipe collecting. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Stadel of Hastings; sons. Robert. Richard and Roy. all of Hastings and Norman Stadel of Grand Rapids; brother, Lambert Rule of Oklahoma and half brother Chuck Rule of Tulsa, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews. Graveside interment and memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. May 26, 2004 at Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Donald Brail officiating. Friends and family are invited to attend. Area Obituaries, continued page 17 �The Hastings Banrwr - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - Page 7 Twelfth grade ‘Write Away’ winner creates short story by Marcte Wrutrrrr write my own books," Mead said. Providing support and encouragement for Mead are her parents Cheryl Meed and Chris Mead, along with her family. “They’ve know I've wanted to write for a long time," Mead said. As Mead continues the work on her book, she also receives support snd guidance from Tom Nugeunt. who is editing her work. Aft-r entering the competition, she said it was surprising how many other students had also entered. Mead was unsure of her chances, but it seems that the talent represent­ ed in her story was at the lop of die competi­ tion. As Mead graduates and continues writing, she is fortunate to have such a large group of support and encouragement guiding the way toward her dream. Staff Writer The "Write Away" Hutinp High School 12th grade division first place winner Lindsay Mead wrote the short story "A Night to For the "Write Away" competition she shortened her the first chapter of a book she is currently writing, in order to meet the require­ ments. The short story takes place during Medieval times, something that fasrinates Mead. "Growing up I read a lot of books, pretty much all Medieval fantasy books." she said, "The author that influenced me the most is Tamara Pierce." "I loved her books and well after reading hen I thought I wanted to do this, I want to Lindsay Mead A Night to Remember: The Beginning by Lindsay Mead Cries of fear and terror filled the midnight air as she stepped onto the lower roof. As Elaina surveyed the land looking for the easiest way to escape, voices and foot­ steps came from the hallway within the house, indicating that the King's men were nearly to her room. Please let Anisa be out of the house. Pushing her worries aside, she decided on a plan of action. Elaina ran to the edge of the roof and leapt into a large pile of hay. landing quite comfortably. A great sense of caution and a jolt of adrenaline rushed into Elaina now that she was face to face with the fighting. The girl ducked flying objects and dodged men as she made her way to the forest Her small size made it quite easy to remain unnoticed and avoid attacks. Elaina lengthened her stride, raced passed the bunting stable and toward the forest Unexpectedly, an unnatural whinny ripped through her ears, pulling her to a stop. A horse is still in the bam! Her body told her to continue running, but her mind and heart forced her to stay. Against her body's will. Elaina ran to the barn's entrance. Hames banded over the barn’s roof, It was the hostler's job to watch after the hors­ es. Confused and horrified thoughts filler her head. How could one have been left behind? Another whinny echoed through Elaina's ears once more. The barn doors were still open and flames engulfed the air that entered the stable. Tears stung at her eyes to relieve them of the beat that pounded at her. / have to get in there! Ripping away her left shirtsleeve, the girl used it as a makeshift filter by bolding it over her mouth. Taking a deep breath. Elaina plunged into the raging fire. The air around her instantly boiled with beat that made her skin scream with pain. In a stall near the center of the bam was the large black figure of a horse. He reared and thrashed in a panic to escape. Fire had already begun to consume the walls around trim. Ducking to avoid the smoke and fire. Elaina made her way for the stall The stallion's eyes were wide with fear when he saw Elaina, hut sbe didn't bold his attention for long. He was quickly thrashing about once more. The hone seemed almost insane with pain and fear. She bad to get him out of there and soon. The girl looked around for a way to get into the stall as sweat poured down the sides of her face. The fire was quickly devouring the stall door. Elaina grabbed a stray rake and began to beat at the center of the door. “Your Highness! Wake up!" The voice that rang in her ears, forcing her so awake uncomfortably, was that of Elaina's servant "You have to get out of here!" The psi's voice continued to boom in her ears. "Anita. quiet What's the matter with you?" Elaine coerced her eyelids into open­ ing. Anisa rushed over to her bedside and ripped the coven away revealing Elaina's nijda «-l«m»i»g "Raider, of the King are here. They are destroying everything. You must leave! They will be here soon and, believe me. the daughter of the king's enemy will not be given mercy." There was a fear in her eyes that Elaina bad never seen before in her friend. Disbelieving, Elaina pounced from her bed and ran for the window. Men in royal uniforms, some on horseback, attacked what she rerngnirett as follower, of her father. Flames overtook bams snd sheds while ser­ vants of the household fled from the horrific scene. The fear that Elaina had seen in Anisa's eyes was now seeping its way into her heart “Elaina. please, your father asked that I see that you leave." Her worry quickly replaced her formality. "Where is my father?" asked Elaina. "I am unsure of this. When the lockout came and warned us, your father simply told me so get you out of here and them he called upon his men." Elaina thought of the way her father must have taken charge to protect the ones he cased about and knew that being his daughter implied she mutt do the same. "Listen to me Anisa Forget everything my father told you." Elaina placed a firm band over the girl’s mouth in order to stop the beginning protest "I will be fine. I'm relieving you of your duties to me. Your only job now is to save yourself. Go to your room and retrieve the supply pack that we had prepared for some­ thing like thia Use the kitchen’s doorway and run for the forest." 1 noking into her friend's scared eyes once more, Elaina threw her arm around Anisa gripping her as tight­ ly as possible. "Goddess protect you." “As well ss you." Anisa whispered as tears swelled around her eyes. She ran from the room as she had been told. Elaina removed a light-blue rug strategi­ cally placed near her bed. TWo floor niches were suddenly revealed. After setting the floorboards aside and grabbing her bag of supplies from within the hidden compart­ ment the girl began climbing out of the bed­ room window and onto a small balcony. MARSP to meet on Wednesday Hastings 269-9*8-8424 by Saturday noon. May 22.Tboae who make a reservation but do not attend are expected to pay $8 for the din­ The Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will meet at 11:30 ajn. Wwtnrutay May 26. al Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 North Broadway. Hastings. The dinner will he served at noon. Coat is $8 per person. Those who want to join friends at 11:30 for coffee/tea are welcome. The program will be John Gorentz and "Travels with Noonday." Gorentz is a com­ puter specialist at MSU, and as a bobby, he has researched Native American activities. lie will tell the story of Chief Noonday who was one of the leading figures in the history of Barry County. The presenta­ tion includes some instruction in the lan­ ner. A full slate of officers is needed for September 2004 to June 2006. They will be presented to the membership June 23; voted on Sept. 22. If no one comes forward to be an officer, the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will close snd cease to be a chapter of MARSP. Local chapter president. Kathy Barden, said, "It is up to you retirees to step forward and take charge of your chapter." Ute June 23 MARSP meeting will be held at Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. The program will feature the musk of the Thomapple River Boys, featuring Hastings’ own Tom Maurer. guage. For reservations, call Joan Solomon in Delton at 269-623-2500, or Kathy Barden in RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care FuU Time / Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in Maybe the fire has weakened it enough. After several swings the exasperated girl threw the rake aside sad stalled kicking away with all she had. To her dismay the wood cracked and split throughout the door, but did not break. Weariness crept into her body and her muscles began to protest She refused to give up. Pulling sH of her ambition from inside her, she gave the door one last kick and watched it break into pieces. Glancing up at the stallion she saw that be wi< standing near the back of his stall, eyeing her wildly. What is he thinking? She wondered as he stared. Without wasting time, she ripped her last sleeve from her arm and stepped slowly towards the horse. “SSHH. It's all right boy. I’m not going to hurt you. I just want to get you out of here," Sbe cooed to him. In the bock of her mind a little voice was wanting her to be careful. This horse may try to run her over in an attempt to get free. "Dying not to show the hone her own fear. Elaina held out her hand as she progressed forward. Clearly, his only concern was to flee from the flames. Elaina quickly wrapped the extra sleeve over the bone's eyes. If he can't see thefire maybe he'llfol­ low me without fighting, she told henelf. The fire was now raging over everything that it could consume, leaving little behind. The girl pulled a rope bom her pack and threw it around the stallion's neck. Heat pounded «t hr|fiirr as she covered her mouth once more. Elaina pushed beck fear as she walked through what was left of the stall doorway. Fire and hot ashes burned st her arms while sweat pouted down her sides. The smoke was so thick that even with her mouth covered it was all she could breath. The girt felt very little resistance at the end of her rope and hoped that it was a good sign. Finally, as if to break free of Hell, Elaina ran through the back entrance of the stable and into the night air. A cool breeze sur­ rounded them and fresh air filled their nos­ trils. A great sense of relief washed over her as she felt her knees begin to buckle beneath her. Feeling as if her muscles would no longer work Elaina fell to the ground. Fighting the fatigue that had over­ whelmed her body, the girl pulled herself to her feet. Elaina's entire body ached and screamed with protest Bums accented her arms and the tips of her curly, brown, hair were singed from the fire. Looking around her. Elaina found the stal­ lion grazing only a few feet away. His spirit, like hers, was drained and he moved quite cautiously. Slowly approaching him. sbe saw why be moved this way. There were spots covering bis body where the top layer of flesh had been burned and charred. His mane and tail too had been par­ tially burned away. A pein struck Elaina's heart like a dagger, as she looked over him. Her own pains were awful, but she could not imagine how be felt The young girl looked about her sur­ roundings to see that her home was gone. The King's men made sure that nothing could be salvaged from the rubble. Why? How could they do this to us? My home, my family, my life... is gone, h's all gone. Rage began to grow within her in replace of her sadness. / won't let them get away with this. Sbe thought, clenching her fists until her skin began to pierce beneath her nails. No man has the right to ruin my life. To be continued... The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for a If you are: • Self-Motivated A Results Driven • Willing to go the extra mile • Friendly A outgoing Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and • Detailed A organized . We Offer Suite 306 Battle Creek. MI 49016 Join our o\ and Pte Olin of Wayland. Michelle is a 2001 graduate of Booker High School in Sarasota. FL and is currently at Whimart of Hastings. Shawn is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Walmart of Hastings. A Sept. 25,2004 wedding is being planaed at Fleasantview Family Church. Daniel Joseph Stevens, Birmingham. Ala. and Summer Anne Gillens, Hertings Frederick Curtis Hall, Shelbyville and Amelia Caherine PoU. Wayland. Joseph Brian Korborn. Freeport and Lenon Sue Irwin, Freeport Frederic Leslie Halbert Battle Creek and Galina Mikhailovna Chntsina, Voronezh, Russia. Mark Allen Steffes. Middleville and Susan Renee Laycock. Middleville. Scott Lee Billings, Hastings and Jennifer Annie Meek. Hastings. Andrew Philip Courtright Hastings and Callie Christine Oirrbocb. Hastings. Justin Scott Deppe, Hastings and Brandy Kay Easey. Hastings. Christopher Paul Hoaglin, Hastings and Tiffiny Lynn Easey, Hastings. Michael Timothy Willette, III. Middleville and Lori Jo VandcrLoon, Middleville. Jerry Lee Barton. Hastings and Laura Atm Green, Hastings. John Walter Willison, Chariotte and I rods • A quality product with value for our members • Flexible hours • Commission compensation To apply: send a letter of introduction and a resume to: Julie DeBoer. Executive Director BCACC 221 W. State Street. Hastings. MI 49058 Morgans to celebrate 20th wedding anniversary John and Freda Morgan celebrated their 20th anniversary on May 4.2004. Wyngarden-Bradley Henry and Kathy Wyngarden of Zeeland. Michigan would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Jean to Matthew William, the son of Bill and Nancy Bradley of Hastings. Hizaheth is a 1998 graduate of Zeeland High Schoo] and a 2004 graduate of Hope College. Matthew is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2003 graduate of Hope College and is currently employed at the Dewiu Tennis Center in Holland. A June 12. 2004 wedding is being planned at Holland, Michigan. Lee Leonard. Bellevue. Anthony Charles Pavlik, Hastings and Carolyn Atm Drake, Hastings. Michael John Burkey. Hastings and Nichole Renee Norton. Dehon. Joseph Gerald Warner Jr., Hastings snd Prances Diane Wampler, Hastings. Eatat^aie^ ■K James T. (Pee Weef May 22, & 23 • W pm SIU Thornappie Lake Rd., Nashville. MI 49073 LAMAR S BOATS A COTTAGES • 517-852-9595 Couches Chairs End tables Coffee tables Beds Dressen Night stands Mirrors Dinnettesets • Driven by a desire to succeed AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orientation 2 W. Michigan Ave., pleased to attnmincc the engagement at their daughter Michelle Wittmeyer to Shawn Olin son of Robert and Shelly Henry of Heatings SALES PROFESSIONAL MIDDLEVILLE LAKESHORE Wfttmeyer-Olin Kandy Wittmeyer and Jack Rcffett are Trees Lottofold Knick-knacks Ceramics Dishes Flatware Utensils Pott A pans Glasses Bedding Pillows Bake ware Bowls Salt-Pepper shaken Lawn Furniture: Gance Utm: Handtools Eke . toch Skilsaws Table saw Air coop. Lincoln welder Drills Jacks A Stands Asst new Refrigerators Washer A Microwaves Coffeemakers Toasters AlWrfillMTS- Trac-Vac Shovels Sickle Roto tiller 2 man handsaw Grills Picak tables Karosene. A Generators Cement mixer Stovesantique kitchen stove OutAw Life jackets Seal cushions Deck Boat (not running) Had saws We are selling the furnishings from 5 complete houses, this is not garage sale items, but complete households, this is just a small sample of what is to be sold! 0MV7T3 Talk with Connie I �n Pages - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - The Hastmgs Banner The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held Wednesday, May 26. from 9 to 11 a.m. in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be open Saturday, May 29. from 10 a.m. until noon. At the same time, the genealogy library will be open for any citizen wanting to do any research. The plant sale May 8 was a big success, with all the hollyhocks sold, as were most of the other plants. The Garden Club plants went well for donations. Garden Club members have begun work on the flower bed, removing the tulip bulbs and readying the bed for summer plantings. The local historical society met May 13 and bad an enjoyable evening with President John Waite bringing reprints of some news­ paper front pages from 1904. Big news in June 1905 was that Capt. Stephen Mallory. Civil War veteran, prominent in GAR affairs, had a new automobile, the first for this vil­ lage. He not only bought the first car. but had acquired the agency for selling them. On the weekend of May 8, the staff of the Stuart-Swanton medical office moved from Second Street, south of M-50, adjacent to Union Bank drive-in, to its totally new build- Local schools may face more cuts from the state by Patricia Johns Staff Writer State budget troubles still may affect local school districts this year, even though they are at the very end of their fiscal year. Continuing school aid fund budget woes also are hampering local districts* ability to create a budget for the 2004-2005 school year. Districts must have a working budget by June 30. School districts may face budget headaches this school year. The non-partisan Senate Fiscal Agency announced Monday that Michigan's $12 billion dollar school aid fund could be between 50 and 60 million dol­ lars in the red. It says that a 34-dollar-perpupil reduction would eliminate the deficit. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered two previous rounds of cuts in the past year. The state treasurer and the directors of the House and Senate fiscal agencies met Tuesday. Stale Treasurer Jay B. Rising, Senate Fiscal Agency Director Gary S. Olson, and House Fiscal Agency Director Mitchell E. Bean have reached a consensus agreement on the eco­ nomic and revenue outlook for the remainder of fiscal year 2004-05. Overall, the estimates saw little change from January's consensus estimates. The revenue estimate was basically unchanged, while the School Aid Fund esti­ mate was revised downward. Net FY 2004 GF-GP revenue is estimated to be $7,866 bil­ lion, up $8.9 million from January. FY 2004 SAF revenue is predicted to be $10,535 bil­ lion. down $49.1 million from January. The most recent agreement raised the FY 2005 GF-GP revenue forecast to $7,856 bil­ lion, $33.6 million over the January estimate. The forecast for SAF revenues was reduced to $10,960 billion. $38.2 million below January's projections. The gradual economic upswing we are experiencing has kept us on track with January's revenue projections." said Rising. "However, consensus estimates for 2005 sim­ ply won't be enough to off-set spending pres­ sures from Medicaid and other increases. Finalizing a structurally-balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2005 must be our top priority." During a press conference on economic good news on Tuesday, the governor noted that she hoped that the shortfall in the school aid fund could be met without asking for more reductions from schools. Superintendents Chris Cooley and Kevin Konarska are trying to negotiate the financial pitfalls that the still difficult state financial numbers for planning for the 2004-2005 school district. Has*?4gs had to reduce staff by six teachers at its May 17 meeting. These teachers have faced layoffs in die past. Hastings also has reduced costs by altering the school year to start after Labor Day and the last day of school for this year is this Friday. May 21. Cooley says the district will continue to try to plan very conservatively but that it is diffi­ cult when the numbers from the state are not available. Konarska says. “We have tried very care­ fully not to affect the programs for our stu­ dents. We have not laid off teachers, but at the same time we have not replaced all the staff who have retired." Staff members who have been hired come in at the entry level, costing the district less that that of a more experienced teacher. Thomapple Kellogg schools have begun to consider a “pay to participate” plan which would raise about $50,000 in the next school year. Board member Don Haney also has dis­ cussed at recent board meetings and the pub­ lic forum on “pay to participate” that even if the school aid fund stays at $6,700 per stu­ dent. the district faces significantly higher retirement costs. No decision has been announced solving the shortfall in this year’s school age fund. The state house has begun considering pro­ posed higher taxes for cigarettes and alcohol and possible "across the board cuts” accord­ ing to Senate Leader Ken Sikkema. Michigan Home Fjmce 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! YES! Payoff Back Taxes YES! Land Contract Refinance PAYOFF THOSE^^ HIGH INTEREST RATE CREDIT YES! Cash-Out =BfaCARDS! -J YES! Debt Consolidation' YES! Lower Your Interest Rate YES! Manufactured Homes (land) YES! 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park ® OOPS! ing on the curve of M-5O. Laurel Drive, which connects Tupper Lake Strect/Road and Jordan Lake Street. There are multiple examination rooms, one equipped for baby visits, laboratory, offices, ample parking lot and a lower level which houses specialties physical rehab, counseling, x-ray services. Chorley family members here were noti­ fied of the death of their aunt. Mrs. Helen Vida of Plymouth Township Her death came on Mother's Day. Robert Jr. and Lynda Cobb. John Chorley and wife of Laingsburg attended her funeral Wednesday. Mrs. Vida was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Neeb) Chorley of Odessa Township. She was predeceased by her brothers, Gaylord and Gerald. She is sur­ vived by her five children from her Anway and Vida marriages. Local members of the Hubbardston Historical Society received their spring newsletter last week. Included was a flyer for the Memorial Day celebration, which covers five days. A carnival will be in town for all five days, with pony rides Friday through Monday. There will be a softball tournament Saturday and Sunday to benefit the Carson City pom pon team. Other features will include karaoke at Sheils Tavern on Thursday, lunclieon al the Catholic church hall on Saturday, sponsored by the historical society, kids crafts and horseshoe tourna­ ment, a light parade al dusk, which will be a tribute to firemen, police officers, first responders and servicemen and women, a country band, and more karaoke. Sunday will bring a craft show and sale, decoration of graves by the American Legion post in several nearby cemeteries, a band at the Legion post and a country band. Monday will bring a 5K nin/walk, perennial plant sale at Celtic Path (store), spotxraed by the local garden club, the Irish Dancers and Lake Odessa Cloggers performing downtown, decoration of veterans’ graves at East Plains and also the bridge dedication. Then the finale comes at 1:30 with the Grand Parade, which is followed by a karaoke contest and a tractor pull. A longtime tradition in Hubbardston is a chicken dinner on Memorial Day. For about 50 years this was run by church ladies. Now that the church building is owned by the Tuscan Masonic Lodge, the brothers of the lodge sponsor the dinner. For generations people have rearmed to their hometown for this important holiday and expect to eat chicken dinner in midday. Their parade is apt to have some unusual entries, including political figures. The Fourth of July comes and goes with little more than flags waving, but Memorial Day is the major holiday of the year for Hubbardston. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church held its Mother­ Daughter Banquet Wednesday. May 12, in the church dining room. The Living Stones, puppet group, from Lakewood UMC provid­ ed the entertainment. The Fellowship alter­ nates yean with the even meal and a break­ fast The directors of the local historical society met Monday evening and finalized some plans. Programs are pretty much set for the coming year. The top raffle prize was deter­ mined for the Depot Day drawing. There will be an ice cream social Sunday, June 27, on the day following the Alumni Day displays at the depot At the May 13 meeting of the LOAHS. directors were elected. Three will replace themselves, Linda Cobb. Laurel Gariinger and Jackie Gilliland. To fill vacancies. Dawn Deardorff will take the spot which expires in 2006 and Michael McCartney will fill the post which expires in 2005. Invitations are in the mail for the 2004 alumni banquet for graduates, teachers and students who attended Lake Odessa High School. The event comes on Saturday, June 26. at the air conditioned St Edward's Family Center. Preceding this the Depot/Museum will be open from 10 until 5 p.m. with the composite pictures displayed along with school memorabilia. The depot usually has from 750 to 100 visitors on this day. The displays will still be in place fix the Sunday ice cream social. More than 1,000 invitations were mailed. A recent Grand Rapids Press had a full page feature on Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails Gold Award Recipients. One of the honored girls is Katelyn Coddaire of Lake Odessa, who has 10 years in Girl Scouting. She is a sophomore at Lakewood High School. Her big project involved gathering gently used winter clothing such as scarves, hats, mittens and coats through the elemen­ tary schools and libraries in the district. The 275 items were then donated to Zion Lutheran Church clothing pantry. Sbe is the daughter of Robert -Skip" and Chris Coddaire. Both parents have been much involved in scout leadership. Finding favoritism Dear Annie: I am a 38-year-old male, and my sister, ’Anna,* is 40. We are both married and have children. Since I was a child, my parents have treated us differently. It never used to bother me, but lately, it's gotten much worse. For instance, my 12-year-old daughter will say, 'Grandma, I got an A in reading,* to which Mom replies, 'Oh. your cousin is beginning to be a good reader:* Or my daugh­ ter will be sick, and Mom will say, 'Your cousin has a scratchy throat.' My mother has never attended a single one of my daughter’s school events, but she wouldn't dream of missing cue involving Anna's children. Every Sunday after church, my parents treat Anna and her family to a restaurant meal. We are never invited. Anna and Mom go out shopping together every week. They wouldn't think to ask me to come along. The only time I am called is when they want me to fix something. My daughter is heartbroken that Grandma doesn't seem to care about her. My parents are now talking about taking Anna and her fami­ ly to Disneyland. As usual, we have not been invited. I cannot understand how parents can do this to their grandchildren. My folks always read your column, so I am hoping they will see themselves. I am not sure they even realize what they are doing. - A Confused Son Dear Son: Mothers and daughters often go shopping together, and it wouldn't occur to either of them to include a male. However, taking only Arma and her family to lunch every Sunday, not to mention a trip to Disneyland, is terribly hurtful, and the differcuce in the treatment of the grandchildren is guaranteed to cause hard feelings. Since you are not certain your parents real­ ize what they are doing, please show them this letter and tell them you wrote it They need to know how you feel. We hope it will open the door for a long-overdue conversa­ tion. Working worries Dear Annie: I have been married to "Ed" for five years. We have two children, one of whom I take care of at home. I also work part time as a waitress. Last year, Ed took a job in another state and is home only three days per week. This is a sacrifice we both made when we decided to buy our new, larger house. Lately, Ed's pay isn't what it could be, and he told me I need to get a second job. Why should I play the single mom? I am — Resentful in Chicago Dear Resentful: Is Ed planning to keep this position, or would be consider something closer to home? How Jong is this situation likely to continue? Can you find a different job that would increase your salary without increasing your hours? Are there other expenses you can cut so you wont need the seco nd job ? Wou I d you be wi11ing to sc 11 the house and move into something less expen­ sive to maintain? These are the questions you and Ed must discuss, together, in order to reach a decision you both can accept This is why marriage involves work. Get going. Stop the sneeze Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year. The problem is that he has an unusual sneeze, and we wonder if it can be altered. Let's just say it’s rather messy. I suggested be bold his nose and force the air out through his mouth, but he says he doesn't get the same sense of relief. Also, he sometimes sneezes eight or nine times in a row. The sneezes come on so suddenly that he barely has time to cover his face. He gets a lot of nasty looks from strangers. What can we do? - Need Help Dear Need Help: Work on the cause instead of the delivery system. It sounds as if your boyfriend has allergies. He should ask his doctor to retier him to an allergist for some testing. Best Vales for a lake house. For SALE by owner. Immediate possession, valued at $129,000 two years ago without pole bam. 50 ft. frontage on Little Pine Lake. 62 acre lake. House, large pole bam, bunk house, all for «« I Dor Annie: I would like to know if it is normal that my boyfriend of three yean peri­ odically entertains his ex-wife and grown children, and does not invite me. To make matters worse, his apartment is directly across the hall from mine. He thinks I am overreact­ ing. but oo Christmas Day, he had them over for supper while I sat at home alone. They all know me, and we get along quite well, but any time there is a special family occasion and the ex-wife is present, I am not included. Sometimes his ex-wife even comes over to his place and cooks dinner for all of them. Is this normal? - Left Out in the Midwest Dear Left Out: Your boyfriend obviously believes his children benefit from maintain­ ing special occasions as an intact family. If he plans to many you. be should bring you into the family dynamics, including holidays, and the sooner the better. As a 'current girlfriend.' however, be considers you Io have no partic­ ular standing when it comes to his children, and his treatment of you makes that clear. Try telling him how you feel, and see what he says. Meanwhile, make other plans oo those days. Golden guests Dear Annie: I received a beautifully print­ ed invitation to attend a luncheon in honor of a friend's 50th wedding anniversary. It was tastefully done, but accompanying it was a smaller note that read: 'Dear Friends and Family. In order that we may enjoy the pleasure of as many of you as possible, we ate asking that guests purchase their own meal. The luncheon choices are Hat­ ed below. Please make your selection on the response card and include a check payable to So-and-So for the amount. We lock forward to seeing you.* The anniversary couple is retired with fan­ tastic pensions and have three adult children with better-than-average incomes. What do you think of the chutzpah? Please print this. We all read your column in this pert of California - B.L Dear B.L.: You already know what we think, but well say it again. People should have the party they can afford, even if it means a less fancy meal or a smaller guest list Asking guests to pay for their own meal is tacky. In all fairness, a lot of people think this is just dandy and don't mind being given a bill. We say, if you're going to fork over cash for the festivities, you also should have a say‘in the menu and venue, since yon appar­ ently have become one of the hosts. CaU the president Dear Annie: This is a follow-up to a couple of comments about how io refer to the presi­ dent You told one reader that in conversation, one would call the president by his title or 'sir.' Another reader agreed, but went on to criticize newscasters who. 'starting with President Bill Clinton, began the disgusting display of calling the. preside?* Mr.' along with his last name.' I've been in the broadcast news business more than 50 years, both in radio and televi­ sion, and have taught broadcast journalism some 40 years. Stylebooks and textbooks uni­ formly preach that the first reference in a broadcast news story should be “President Bush.' and subsequent references in the same story would be 'die president' or 'Mr. Bush.* Unfortunately, many media, both broadcast and print, have gotten away from that policy. On second and subsequent references, they now refer to the president by his last name only. - Rod Gelatt. Professor Emeritus of Journalism. University of Missouri-Coi-rmbia Dear Professor Gelatt: We hope this latest trend is simply a journalistic shortcut and not an intentional insult. Thank you for the enlightening commentary. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail (Sorry, wt can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Mayi 269-945-6280 Left out lover 119,900. Priced to sell fast. Call to see at 623-6194. Ask for Dewey. your questions to anniesmailboxecomcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at n-ww.cre­ ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20,2004 — Page 9 Barry County's Registration Roil, Sept. 12,1918. World War I Part III Jvjxv ITCUUNTCul Not all of the men on this list were called into servkx,but we have bad many requests for this list It isn't the best of copies, but it may help those who are interested. It is print­ ed out by townships. Rntiand Fred Lathrop Dimond, Ernest Geo. Gorham, Cecil A. Oler, Frank Austin Laubaugh, Walter George Hawkins, Burr Van Larbaugh, Floyd Garwood Craig, Arthur James Harwood, Alfred Francis Walters, Lewis Earl Otis. N.C. Sherman, Lloyd Charles McNutt, Oriie Glenn Edger, Martin I. Smith. Arthur Lynn Moore, Bernard Lynn Peck, Edwin Willington Lancaster, Robert Sidney Lord, Fred Bryans Hall, Chas. Oren Grafmiller, Orville E. Burghdoff, Forrest Henry Potter, Ermont Wesley Newton. John Abram Foreman. William Bernie Belson. James F. Mead, Perry Commodore Laubaugh. Frank Dean Ferris, Fred Allen Savacool, Roy Hull, Forest George Havens, John Edward Baker, Morris A. Calkins, Clayton Grinnell Hinckley. Fred Afton Smith. Allen Bryans, Roy Otis Erway, John Trevelic Wood, Benjamin B. Bewman, LeRoy Els worth Perry, Clyde Emanuel Daniels, Homer Stephen Yeckley, William Byron McNutt. Hugh Kirkkad Johnson. Harry C. Williams, Richard Ernest Foreman, Delbert Moss Cotton, Charlie Butler Smith, William Alford Haywood, Wilfred A. Simpson, Rollo Matthews Hawkins, Emil Bachman, Bert C. Newland, Fred Kurtz Benham. Archie Robert. Theron A. Cain, Charlie J. Moore. Elsworth Sprau, Fred Carleton Kerr. Perry Hull. Robert Henry Walters, Edward McPharlin, Earl Wilson, William Maurice Martin, Hany H. Blake, Hany Mead. William Henry Barnard, Leon Shorten. William Franklin Paustel. William Wallace Knickerbocker. Franklin Keech, Herman Willis Colvin, Charles Alford Woodruff, Elmore B. Hathaway, Charles Henry Loehr, Lewis Elmer Askren, Andrew Leigh Myers, George W. Marble. Charles Doyle Johnson, Ivan Dwaine Dawson. Leon James McMillen. Daniel Leland, George Allen Sherman, Ernest Vollweiler, Clifford Murray Schnurr. Oria Ransom Richmond. Tony Earl Slagel. Thomas David French, William Edward Steeby, Ralph Dehner Harper. Earl Arthur Crane. Daniel W. Hubbard. Moses Weant Stutz. Benjamin Andrew Baird, Franklin Lincoln Sensiba, Clark Oliver Kenyon, Henry Clinton Poulson. Lloyd David Clever. Benjamin M. Carpenter, Willis Clyde Skinner, John Kline Kollar, Rolla Earl Carpenter, Benjaiftin J. Cisler. Irving Washington Betts, Clarence LaVem Hiar, James Lacey Rugg. John Martin Balke, Oscar Champion Palmer, Perry Clair Barnum, William McCollum, Charles Edward Perrault, Frank Wilbur Gibbs. Fred Poland.Otis E Sharp, Ogden Fraveses Biyburg, Floyd Mark Tabor. 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Walter Morris Manning. Charles Kenfield. Frank Wood, Fred DeWitt Smith, Axel lyden, John Wesley Benedict, John B. Francisco, Fred F. Brown, Leo Jacob Sutton, Lewis A. Abbey. James E. Maynard. Joseph Franklin Weber. Otis Allerding. JohnW. Armsbruster, Curtis Eben Garrison. Hastings City - Second Ward William Duncan Bennett, Jabe L. Dolby, Roy Downs, Robert Frederick Bessmer. Frank Sage, Russell A. Horton, Emmett E McLaughlin, Clyde Weston Covilk, Charles D. Wilson, Laverne W. Irwin, Hartson David Bennett, Maurice Norton Paddock, Chester George Prichard. Daniel Ashalter, Edward Leslie Power. Ray Benson Brazee, Hannan Frederick Zerbel, Edward Downs, Vera A. Sm TIME TO TIME, PC- is CITY OF HASTINGS 2003 Annual Water Quality Report CITY OF HASTNGS WATER QUALITY FOR 2S03 Dear Customer We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water prevtoed to you during the pest year. The Safe Drinldng Water Art (SDWA) requires that uMbes issue an annual •Consumer Confidence" report to customers In addtoon to other notices that may be required by lew. The Cty of Hastings vigi­ lantly safeguards its water supplies and is proud to report that our system has never had a vtoiation of maximum contaminant lev­ els. This report is a snapet^ of last year's water quatoy. Inducted are details about where your water comes from, what R contains, how it compares to EPA and elate standards, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designod to prevent Wo are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our beet aftes. WATER SYSTEM MFORMAnON Wo encourage public interest and pertidpotion in our communi­ ty's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular Cty Council moot­ ings occur on the 2nd and 4to Mondays of each mortih in CRy Hal at 730 p.m. The pubRc is welcome. If you have any questions about this report or any otiwr ques­ tions pertaining to too CRy of Hastings drinking water, ptoaoo con­ tact Chuck Mtoor or Vamo Robins, City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant at 260-945-2331 or Tim Girrbach. CRy of Hastings DPW Director, at 269-945-2468. WATER SOURCE The City of Hastings is suppfisd by groundwater from 4 wels located wRhin the CRy ImRs. Three of the four weRs are in excess of 290 fool deep and supply a very good quality of water. During too year 2003, too CRy of Hastings distributed «21 miMton gal­ lons of water. This water was distributed not only to residential customers but ateo to industry located within the CRy of Hastings eorvtooarwe. The State performed an asees.vnent of our source water In 2003 to date now foe auoooptibiMy er «w relative potesn*.1 of contam­ ination. The auocoptibtty rating is on a tax-tiered actile from "very-tow" to "high' haeeri primarily on geological oontativRy. water chemistry and contaminant sources. The susooptttaRy of our source is Very Low. ' A copy of the fuR report can be obtained by contacting CRy of Hastings at 269-945-2468. MPORTANT MFORMAriON Drinking water, inckxfing bottled water, may reasonably bo expected to contain al toast smafl amounts of some contami­ nants. The presence of contaminants doos not neooooartiy indF cate tne water poses a neaan nsx. More tnitxntenon aoout con­ taminants and potential hoaRh effects can bo obtained by celing foe EPAto Soto DrinMng WMor Hotatoe at 1 900 OR <791. Some people may bo more vulnerable to contaminants in drink­ ing water than too general population. Immuno-compromtoed per­ sons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people wRh HIV/AIDS or immuno system dtoordsrs, some taderiy and Infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek aovice aoout among water num mew neaan care provtoers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate moans to tosssn the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are avtatoble from the Salo Drinking Water HoRno al 1-809426­ 4791. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and botitod water) include rivers, tokos, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wois. As water travels over the surface of the land or torough too ground, it dissolves naturaffy occurring minerals and In some cases, radtoective materials, and can pick up substances rewrit­ ing from the presence of animats or from human activity. Inergaate Huoride(ppn) ' kogaric oonMni*, aud> and imM). can 6a nakaaly occuntig or laaut tarn urtrai atamaanar nn«. Maaw ordomaracaaaraaalar dactwgaa. oi and gaa pro­ duction. nMng or tarnUng. * Paadddaa and haTOUdaa. wWch may coma fcom a iralMy ol aoiaeaa autfi an agriedkao, uTOan aramaraar n*Hid. and fuoidartial uaaa. •Organic chanUcai oomamlnanta. Indudkig aynhadc and wtaMa oiganic chandcala. aNoh aro bypraducta al mduatM procaaaaa and pacraaumproducdon. and can alao coma Oom gaaaMBona. uTOan atom amarnmod, and aapdeayaaama. corxarmnerss, wnoi mey oo nsterssy oooumng or toe roeuRs of ol and gas production and mining astitatioa. In order to enaure tap wafer to sals to drink, BttpMsaribn reputations which RmR toe wnount of osrttan contontewtiB to water providsd by public water systems. Food and Drag Admintotration rsgulationa ostatritoh ImRs tor contaminsnto to boftied water which must provide toe same protection tar psMc hetath. KEYDEFMT1ONS Maximum Contaminant Laval or MCL: The highest tovta of a contaminant that to tatowed to drinking writer. MCLs are set as ctoee to toe MCLGs as taaafoto using toe beat avatiabtofrsalment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The tovta of a contaminant in drinking water botow, wMch toere to no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs tatow for a margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant, which. If exceeded, triggers treatiner*. or otiwr roqutiamsuto, . whicb a water system must fotiow. WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The CRy of Hastings ateo dto samplng for Me "Unregulated uoniammem Momonng nuw. i nese reeuas are avaaaow ai me Water Treatment Ptant from 7XX> am. torough 350 pm. week­ days. or by caBng 289^45-2331. The folowtog table lets toe reouRs of every ragiSatori oontaminant that we detected to your drinking water during toe 2003 cal­ ender year. The preeonce of foaeo oontaminento to too water does not nocoooarfly todfoate Mat 9* water poeee a heaRh risk. Untoss otoerwtoe noted, too date presented to tote tabte is from tasting performed from Jonuary 1.2003, trough December 31. 2003. The state requires us Io montior for certtan contemtocnto toes then once per yecrbocouse toe oonconfratione of toooocontaminenls ore not expected to very tagntifoanty from year to year. Some of tie date, though rapraaantaltoo of tie writer quaMy; Is more then one yoer oid. The rifote oonttanc too rwno of each eubarawe, tie Nghoot level tatowed by regutekm (MCL); toe ktotf gates tar pubRc hotato, too amount detected, too usual sources of each ooataatinclton, footootac mfotatotog mr Rndtoga, and a key to write of measurement. AL: Action Laval; MCL: Maximum Contaminant Laval: MQA Maximum Contamtoanl Laval Goal; pCM: pteoowtoo per Mar (a maaaura of radtoactivty); ppm: parts par inRton, or mMgrama par taw (mgri); ppte parts per Mon, or nricragrama par Mar (upff); ND: Non Detoctabto Rotate* Water (Wgbort Laval Detected) MCL (Mghata Level Alewod) MCLG (EPA Gate) a!tatei 1.9 4 4 2003 100 1 May. 2000 By-product of Mddag ww cHwtaetxm. Sample per Mondi 0 Monthly Naturally praeaat teemriraameal 50* 0 1995 Dray ofroronl rod rororadt droroTO___ WWW addHve wMch premotoa triw« tee* Ornate Coatemtaaato Total Trihakxncthanes .7 (TTHMsXppb) MteroMW Total Coliform Bacteria sJ^teT One Poeitive Beta Emitten (pCi/1) Less than 4.0 Alpha emitten (pCi/l) Less then 3.0 15 0 2003 Eiroteof ro^dvron Copper/Lead Hatatep Water (W^Pertmfi Vatee) AL (Action Level) Nemberoftatae n r aiding ectaen tevel Snmpte Scwcea of CantemtaaM Lead(ppb) 2 15 of 20 sites sampled Copper (ppb) 640 1300 of 20 sites tangled Sepc2OO2 Hmttacs Water (Htgbeet Levd Datocted) MCL (Hlgbrnt Level Atiewed) MCLG Snaagte (EPA Geel) Dote ND Unregulated N/A Mar, 2003 N/A Mar. 2003 Mw, 2003 Date 0 sites above AL out Sept 2002 __________as—_________ 1 site above AL out Uertfototed Chforidefppm) Hardness (ppm) asCaCo3 236 Unregulated Sodium (ppm) 9 Unregulated N/A Sulfate (ppm) 12 Unregulated N/A High concentrations of Hardness. Sodium & Sulfate were found m Weil 2. This well is only used m emergencies. *Epa considers 50 pCi/l to be the level of concern for beta par­ tides ••Regulated at Customer Tap M». 2003 _____________ ■>—*____________ SoaremefCooteoateaat Nrarally men a amnororo Nranlly men ■ ronrarara Narally m—>" ewirarom Nrontty mo* a amarorol Unregulated contaminants aro those for which EPA has estab­ lished drinking water standards. 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Benjamin recognized her senior class first, a small group of five girls, then looked for her sophomores. Trojan sophomores Kersta Gustafson, Jessica Flaska. Chaney Robinson, and Erica Peschel accounted for eleven indiv ideal lop six finishes as the TK girls clinched the con­ ference title Monday. The Trojans finished first at the league meet with 125.5 points, ahead of second place Caledonia 105. South Christian 102, Byron Center 76. Wayland 45, Wyoming Park 315. notings 21, and Holland Christian 20. Caledonia came into Monday's races with 63 points after last Thursday's field events. South Christian was second at 29, with TK third at 26. South Christian woo the girls’ dual meet season with a perfect 7-0 record. The Sailors* third place finish meant the Trojans would hold this season's title outright Not including where they helped out in relay races, those four TK sophomores earned three firsts, four seconds, two thirds, a fourth, and a fifth place finish in the meet where the top six in each event score team points. TK's sophomore class scored 85 of its 125 .5 points. "That sophomore class is the nucleus of the scoring for this team.” said Benjamin. "I would put them up against any one any day." TK’s athletes didn’t just win. they set Hastings' Natale Pennington makes her way towards the finish line in the 1600-meter run at MkidlevMe Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Middleville varsity girls’ track and field coach Tammy Benjamin meets her team at the end of a victory lap. after the Trojan girts won their first conference title since 1993 at Monday’s O-K Gold Championships in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thursday, in the pole vault. Gustafson broke her sister Greta Gustafson’s TK record by reaching 8’5.75”. It was good enough for records along the way. Robinson, who runs cross country but played soccer as a sophomore, set a new O-K Gold record and a TK sophomore record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 59.29 sec­ onds. Gustafson finished second in that race in 101.4, and set her own records on the day. Gustafson’s first place time of 26.46 sec­ onds in the 200-meUr dash tied the TK record held by Carla Ploeg and Laura Reed. Robinson was second in that race in 26.88 seconds. Gustafson also took the 100-meter dash in 119 seconds. The Saxons’ Jamie VanBoven races around the track in the 1600-meter relay Monday. Hastings girts finished third in the event (Photo by Brett Bremer) fourth place in the event which was won by last year’s Division 2 state champion. Angie Maxey of Caledonia at 10’6. As Benjamin looked at Monday’s final results, she pointed out the class of each TK placer. “Sophomore.” Jessica Flaska fifth in the high jump at 4’8”. second in the 100-meter hurdles in 1539 seconds, third hi the 100meter dash in 13.05 seconds,. “Sophomore,” Erica Peschel third in the shot put at 33’04. “Sophomore,” as she pointed to Robinson and Gustafson’s places. “Freshman,” Benjamin said as she came to Rebecca Winchester’s name. “Rebecca Winchester, that poor kid, she had a heck of x day and didn’t get a chance to win anything because she's running against all-stale kids,” said Benjamin of her outstand­ ing freshman distance runner. Winchester was third in the 3200-meter ran with a time of 12:08, behind Wayland’s Jessica Armstrong in 11:2735 and South Christian's Lori Burgess in 12:05.2. Winchester was also third behind that pair in the 1600-meter ran with a time of 5:22.89. Armstrong won the event in 5:11.46 as she charged past Burgess (5:1133) at the finish. Burgess bested Winchester in the 800-meter ran too. Winchester was second in 2:25.56, with Burgess finishing in 2:2235. TK freshman Ashley VanderMeer and sen­ iors Aubrey Raymond and Whitney Robertson teamed with Robinson to win the 1600-meter relay in 1:49.9, and place second in the 800-meter relay in 130.6 behind a Byron Center foursome that set a school record in 1:49.9. Trojan girls also placed third in the 3200-meter relay and fifth in the 400meter relay. The seventh place Hastings’ girts had their best luck in the relays. The Saxons finished fourth in the 3200-meter relay, fifth in the 800-meter relay, sixth in die 400-meter relay. The foursome of Katie Lawrence, Amy Ingle, Natalie Pennington, and Jamie VanBoven fin­ ished third in the 1600-meter ran in 4:16.99. “As a team we scored seven times as many points as we did last year. We are excited about that,” said Saxon girts’ coach Brian Teed. “We didn’t place as high as our confer­ ence standing coming into the meet We are a team that does better in dual meets at this point. We lack a couple super stars that can score big points at a bigger meet” The third place finish was the highest place for a Saxon girt Monday. The closest thing the Saxons have to a super star, Pennington was third in the 800 behind Burgess and Winchester in 2:29.7. and was fifth in the 1600-meter ran in 536.77. Hastings only other top six finish was by Mandi Becktel in the 100-meter dash where she was sixth in 13.5 seconds. Regionals are this weekend for both the Trojans and Saxons. Hastings will be at Lakewood on Saturday for its Division 2 regional. Middleville heads tn Comstock Park for its on Friday. Trojan and Saxon sprinters are teams’ stars at O-K Gold meet Almost everyone has a few sick days saved up The spring is starting to get crazy. Before the lazy days of summer we have this giant rush of things to do as school ends for another year, and forever for some. It works the same way in the high school sports world. Soccer has reached its league tournaments, tennis, golf, and track and field all have their regionals in the coming days. Baseball and softball seasons are just slowing down for a second before getting going again with districts the first week of June. This provides the perfect reason to play hooky from work, if your work isn’t playing, coaching, or writing about high school sports. In Detroit a few extra folks might call in sick when the Tigers host a weekday afternoon contest. They do it in Chicago all the time for Cubs games. I wish I could skip out of work and go see a track meet or s tennis tournament today. Friday. Monday, or any other day. Lots of the best track and field meets ar* happening right here. Lakewood will host a Division 2 regional Saturday, with a line-up that includes Hastings. Can one of the Saxon girls’ relay teams make it out of the regional? And if you go. don't forget to make your way across the field to see bow Opie and Rylee are doing throwing the shot and the disc. If you’re one of the people who has to work on Saturday, maybe you’re coming down with a cold right about now. Delton will be at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Saturday. How by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Mia one rain-out. the 2004 O-K Gold track and field champinnships had to wait once again for tain Monday al Middleville. Soon the sun broke out and things really heat­ ed up on the track. The sun hadn't quite burned all the mois­ ture off the track yet. when the boys' stepped to the line for the 100-meter dash. The second event of the afternoon. TK senior Danin Tape, who finished run­ ner-up in the stale in Division 2 a year ago. slipped as he broke out of the blocks after the gun. With a fierce look of determination on his face he quickly caught the early leaders and finished with time of 10.93 seconds, just off the conference record of 10.8. Tape had plenty more chances to set records Monday, but it wasn't enough for his team as Wayland's boys captured the 2004 O­ K Gold conference title with a second place finish behind South Christian. The Sailors won the league meet Monday with 99.5 points. Wayland was second with 84. followed by Middleville 79. Caledonia 76. Byron Center 68. Holland Christian S3. Wyoming Park 41. and Hastings 26. Tape would go on to set the TK and O-K Gold record in the 200-meter dash in 22.05 seconds, and ran the anchor leg on the Trojans' 400-meter relay team which set the school and league records in 4357 seconds. Scon Brooks, Kyle Farris, and Joe Fromm joined Tape in that record setting perform­ ance. Middleville’s other first place finish Monday came in the 1600-meter relay, where Tape. Brooks, Mark Mejeur. and Troy Rock took the title in 3:3159. Rock also placed sec­ ond in the 400-meter dash in 50.63 seconds, behind Wayland's Nick Wysocki in 50.02. Neither Middleville or Hastings did much in the distance races. “Our distance guys are hurting a little." 203.93. TK's Jordan Hartley was the conference champion in the high jump at 6'22". and also placed fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.9 seconds. He had teammales right behind him in both events. Brooks was third in the high jump at 6'2, and Carlos Porter was sixth in the 110-burdIes in 17 seconds. Hartley was fourth in the 300-meter hurdles in 4175 sec­ 19'3. The Trojans will bead to the Division 2 regional this Friday at Comstock Park. Hastings boys will continue their season Saturday at the Division 2 regional at Lakewood. Junior program will fill June Fridays I saw her vault at Hastings, but just couldn't get past the bar. One of my favorite moments from Monday at the O-K Gold track and field meet was seeing Darrin Tape, last year’s Division 2 state runner-up in the 100-meter dash slip at the start. The couple times I’ve seen him, and the couple times I’ve seen, it looks like he has just been cruising. He had to run for real after he slipped, and the opponents the rest of The 2004 Hastings junior golf program will begin play June 2 al Hastings Country the way this year will be what pushes him. Also Friday is a Division 3 track and field regional at Maple Valley. The Lion ladies are loaded. There are too many outstanding performers to mention. Find out Friday if they’ll Club. There is a nine-bole league for boys and girls age 6-18. as well as an instructional ses­ earn themselves another trip to the Coaches Association team finals The Lions weren’t invited at first last year, because they weren’t in the top two at their regional. When anoth­ er team dropped out because the event was the same day as graduation, the Lions stepped sion which includes play. The instructional program will indudb instruction on etiquette, grip, stance, align­ ment. potting, chipping, and the full swing. The cost for the nine-bole league is $30 for non-members of the HCC. and $20 far in and finished fourth. Lakewood and Hastings have their tennis regional today at Haslett. Head out of the office right now and go see what there is to see. Lakewood’s girls have made it out of the regionals the last two years. This year’s Viking team set anew record for wins, with eight Maybe its the boys’ turn to go to state. There’s more tennis Friday as Middleville heads to the always impossible East Grand Monday. Pack a sack lunch. Start practicing your sniffling tonight, fhen go out in the coming days and see some of the best high school athletes in the state right in your own back yard. 117'7. Also scoring for Hastings was Neil Moore in the 800-meter run, where he was fourth in onds, and Rock was fifth in the long jump at close will Shanna Tamminga get to the stale title in the high jump? Friday is a more traditional day to take off. You can just miss a half a day by disappearing after lunch and heading to Comstock Park to sec the Division 2 regional which includes local teams like Middleville. Caledonia, and Wayland. I know she’s a Caledonia girl, but can Angie Maxey win the pole vault again, or even challenge for a state record? She was way over the bar at 11’3 when Rapids regional. There’s golf Friday too as Hastings hc^ds down to Marshall Country Club for its regional. It would be a great feat, but if Jill Jolley can be one of the top golfers in the O­ K Gold there has to be a chance she could finish in the top five Friday and go onto the stale meet. Middleville. Caledonia, and Lakewood’s girls' will be at Greenville on said TK coach Matt Funk. “It wasn't a day for distance anyway." Hastings' Joel Maiville did much of his team’s scoring. He was third in the 100-meter dash in 112 seconds, fourth in the 400-meter dash in 5168 seconds, and placed third in the long jump on Thursday at 19*95". The Saxons' best finish of the champi­ onships came from Heath VanBelkum, who was second in the discus with a top throw of Hastings Rusty Burgdorf, left, stays right on the heels of Middleville's Chris Haritness in the 1600-meter run Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Joel Maiville, left, looks over as TK's Damn Tape roars across the fin­ ish line :n the 100-meter dash Monday afternoon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) members. The instructional sessions coat $25 for non-members and $15 for members. Dates are Friday's in lune, and will include a family fun day on July 7. The 9bole league runs from 9 a.m. ‘til 11:30 ajn. The Instructional sessions go from 10 ajn. ‘til 11:30 a.m. For more information contact Hastings High School varsity golf coach Bruce Krueger at <269, 948-2383. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20. 2004 - Page 13 Pratt and the Saxons hit Holland Christian hard Justin Pratt launched two balls into the stratosphere Monday afternoon and Adam Case was brilliant on the mound as the Saxon varsity baseball team stayed in the hunt for the O-K Gold title with a 4-2 win over league-leading Holland pitching performance. "He had a look of determination in his eyes those last two baiters.” said Evans. Trailing 24) in the fourth, the Saxons rallied for three runs and the lead. After a lead-off single by Larsen. Pratt would walk and both advanced on a pass ball. Adam Case then walked to load the bases, and Sutfin and Bowman came up with run scoring singles with another run coming on a pass ball. The Saxons would then score four more runs in the bottom half of the fifth as Griggs led off with a single. Larsen added his second single of the game. Then Pratt and Mike Garrett each added RBI singles. Another wild pitch resulted in a third run. and the final run would score on a throwing error after a Sutfin ground ball. "Wyoming Park is a good ball team." said Evans. "They came back in our last game and we managed to squeak that one out. and today was more of the same, but we kept our poise and made the plays.” Park added two runs in the top of the sixth, setting the stage for the final inning. At the plate, the Saxons were led by Larsen’s two singles, and a Caleb Case double. "Our guys had some key hits when it counted and we made the plays in the field.” said Evans. “Joey Aspinall had a great defensive game al short. 1 am very proud of this group.” Things didn't go as smoothly as the Christian. In the second inning. Pratt blasted a solo homer to put the Saxons up 14). Then in the third inning with two aboard. Pratt launched his second shot, over the left center field wall. Andy Griggs reached ahead of Pratt w ith a base hit and And) Kell* followed that with a hustling double. "This was just a huge win for us and for our program.” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. “Justin led us al the plate with the two home runs, and Adam taught us a lit­ tle about pitching today. We could not ha' e done it though w ithout the defense.” The Saxon scoring was done for the day ai that point and they would then rely on Case and the defense to pick up the win. Case, making his first start since the opening week of Uh season, was nothing short of brilliant in keeping the Maroon hitlers off balance aii day. He would end the afternoon w ith four strike outs, allow ing only one earned tun Dcfensivciy Caleb Case and Drew Bowman ran down anything airborne in the outfield. Pratt threw <>ul one of tw< runners attempting to steal and picked off another at third base. Griggs and Ryan Duits made key defensive stops on the left side of the field that saved a couple of runs, while Eric Schiedel and Luke Olmstead were equally as good on the right side of the Held. With Scott Larsen out with an injury we had io juggle our line-up. f ut these k»d: responded like champs.” said Evans There is no quit in this team. They w ill remember this w in for a long lime.” Duits added two hits, a double and a A pair of home runs and four RBI's by Justin Pratt helped push the Saxons past Holland Christian 4-2. on Monday afternoon (File photo) single while Griggs. Kelly (double), and Brandon Sutfin each had one hit each. The Saxons, now 7- 3 in the Gold and 6 6 overall, have had an outstanding tune in the conference ot late W»th bases loaded ind only one-out Wednesday. Hastings’ Kevin Davis struck out the fmal tw o Wyoming Park hitters to preserve the heart-stopping 7-6 win. Davis' heroics came on the heels ot .Scott Larsen's gutty pitching perform ance. Larsen, now 5-1 on the year, got the Saxons into the 7th inning, but ran out of gas setting the stage for Davis' clutch Saxons lost in the opening round of the ninth annual Wooden Bal Classic on Saturday, to Grand Rapids Baptist 5-3. The Saxons were victimized by several errors on the wet field in the first inning giving up foui runs, and couldn't recover from the deficit. Pratt was dominant on the mound allowing only five hits, while striking out 13. At the plate. Kelly led the team with a pair of singles, while Caleb Case. Larsen, Pratt (RBI). Duits. and Bowman (RBI) had one hit each. Adam Case was also credited with an RBI on a sacrifice fly. “We were not ready to play in that opening game, and given the field condi­ tions. we could not make die plays we normally do.” said Evans. “And then once behind, we just never could find our stride and Baptist played well." In the consolation game, the Saxons would defeat Caledonia 3-1 behind another outstanding pitching perform­ ance. Davis earned his fourth win of the season by allowing just four hits and striking out ten. Caledonia’s only run was unearned. “Justin (Pratt) pitched very well, as did Kevin (Davis) in the second game against Caledonia, but we did not hit as well as we normally do.” said Evans. “It could have been the weather, but most likely it was the switch to wooden bats. Against Caledonia we did enough things to win." After another shaky start in the field, the Saxons found themselves down 1-0, but came right back in the bottom of the first as Tyler Jiles drew a two-out walk, stole second and then came home on a Pratt triple. Pratt would then score on a wild pitch to put the Saxons up 2-1. That was all the cushion Davis needed as he was in control throughout the game. Hastings added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth when Caleb Case sin­ gled. moved to second on a passed ball, and then scored on an infield single and throwing error on a David Smith ground ball. Pratt ended the game with two hits, a triple and an RBI. while Scott Allerding also had a hit for Hastings. “The wood bats are great.” said Evans, “but the game sure changes with them.” DK swarms Vikes in the swamp by Brett Bremer Sports I.. .tor The Lakewood .arsnj girls’ soccer team found out Thursday afternoon why Delton Kellogg has nicknamed its varsity soccer field the Swamp. The Vikings wrre bested di Delton Kellogg TburMh* afternoon. 2 0. on a field filed with water, mud. and muu pud­ dles. The host Panthers’ ail state forward Shannah Fisher pul one goal in during each half on assists by teammate Whitney Knollenberg. the second as she powered the ball past a crowd which included Viking keeper Samantha Ehl in a muddy north goal mouth. Delton kept the Viking defense busy in its own end much of the afternoon, but DK coach Paul Harter said he thought his could have added to that total, “if we wouldn't have been the unluckiest team in the history of shooting the ball.” The Viking defense made it tough for shots to gel through by filling the goal mouth with defenders. The packed in defense, led by senior Rachel Meade, helped keep the Vikings right in the ball game as did some hesitation by the Panthers. "They want every’hmg ‘o be a perfect shot inside the box " said Harter of his team. "We have a lot of girls w ho are very g(x>d at setting each other up. and you wouldn't know it but they can shoot. But it’s an an. know ing when to pull the trig­ ger.” The Panthers were even a little more hesitant after having a few shots in the first half ricochet off the goal posts. Lakewood made things interesting late in the second half. Ehl left the keeper position to try and spark the Viking attack, and did just that with the help of forwards Alexandria Taylor and Lisa Reed. The Vikes just missed on a couple opponunilies in the final minute, after seeing the ball held in their half for much "Lakewood is in a rebuilding year.” said Delton coach Paul Harter, "and they never quit. 1 had to tell my girls before the game. Lakewood will never stop going at you. no matter what's going on m the game.” 1 he Panthers learned a valuable lesson Tuesday. May • The umu pljfc*. Panthers wound up tying the last place team in the KVA. Parchment 2 2. The game was called early in the sec­ ond half, and the rules slate that any con­ test reaching the second half counts as a full game. Fisher had the two goals for Delton. "Don't leave anybody hanging around. Put them away early,” said Harter. “I don’t think they’ll make that mistake again.” The Panthers will close out the KVA season this Tuesday al Kalamazoo Christian, then end the regular season Wednesday al Allegan. of the game. Lakewood’s Samantha Ehl, left, pushes the ball past Delton’s Leslie Storteboom on Thursday afternoon late in the second half. (Photo by Brett Bremer) KVA and regional meets on the horizon for Panther track teams The Delton Kellogg varsity track and field teams got as close as possible to closing out undefeated Kalamazoo Valley Association seasons Monday, by besting Pennfield. The Delton girls’ and boys’ teams are both now 44) in the KVA. The two Panther teams now have some busy days ahead. DK will be at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Saturday for its Division 3 Regional, then Tuesday head to Paw Paw for the KVA Championship. It will be doubly important for Delton, because the conference meet w ith Kalamazoo Christian thai was rained out a week and a half ago will be scored at the conference championship. Pennfield won just three events against the Delton boys Monday and four against the DK girls. DK look the boys' meet 102-35. Kris Oglesbee led Delton w ith a win in the 100-meter dash in 11.06 seconds, in the 200meter dash in 23.5 seconds, and the 4(M)ineter dash in 52.23 seconds. Dustin Morgan was DK’s other multiple event winner. He tix>k the shot put with a throw of 46' 10. and the discus at 131 ’.5”. Other winners for Delton included Brandon Lester m the 110-meter hurdles in 15.54 seconds. Brandon Garrison in the long jump at 18'3.25". Nick Archer in the high jump at 6’. Clayton Drewyor in the 300-meter hurdles in 42.39 seconds. Evan Williams in the 800-meters in 2:04.51. and Kyle Fems in Delton senior Shannah Fisher blasts a comer kick towards the goal in last Thursday s Panther win over Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the pole vault at IT. The Panthers won three of the four relay races as well, taking the 3200-meter relay in 8:50.55 with the team of Ricky Ortiz. Paul Diaz. Jack Griffin, and Williams. Mark NeSmith. Jake Bow man. Andy Spencer, and Oglesbee won the 800-meter relay in 1:33.78. The team of Sebastian Becker. Bowman. Brad Goldsworthy, and Williams won the 1600-meter relay in 3:42.92. The Delton girls won big too against Pennfield. 97-40. Shanna Tamminga was a part of four first place finishes, taking three on her own. She won the shot put with a throw of 31’3. the high jump at 5’5. the 300-meter hurdles in 47.94 seconds, and teamed with Kristen Wilfinger. Jordan Haines, and Katie Smoczynski to win the 800-meter relay in 1:51.08. Haines matched Tamminga’s individual win total by taking the 400-meter dash in 1:06.64. the 200-meter dash in 27.88 seconds, and the long jump al 14’1.75”. Delton’s other individual event winners were Margie Nichols in the pole vault at 9’2. Alex Alaniz in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.88 seconds, and Marissa Ingle in the 800-meter run at 2:37.41. DK was first in the other three relays as well, with VanDyk. Chelsea Stevens. Millard, and Ingle winning the 3200-meter relay in 11.44 41. Stephanie Hammond. Wilfinger. Alaniz, and Ashley Imerzel won the 400meter relay in 53.08 seconds, and Smoczynski. Heather Billin. Katee Hogoboom. and Kortni Matteson won the 1600-meter relay in 4:45.28. Things were just a bit closer with Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central last Wednesday, but the Panthers took victones in each of those meets too. The Delton boys' won 82-46. The Panthers won 11 of the 16 events. The pole vault isn't included in meets at Hackett. Oglesbee again won the 100-. 200-. and 400-meter dashes. He took the 100 in 11.22 seconds, the 200 in 23.3. and the 400 in 53.8. Morgan again took the shot with a throw of 46’8 and the discus at 126’7. Lester won the 110-meter hurdles in 15.74 seconds, and Drewyor the 300-meter hurdles in 44.11. Williams won the 800-meter run in 2:07.78. and Archer the high jump at 5’ 10. The teams split the relays with Delton tak­ ing the 400-meter relay and the 3200-meter relay. Williams. Diaz. Griffin, and Williams took the 3200 in 8:42.6. and NeSmith. Bowman. Soencer. and Oglesbee won the 800 in 1:34.57. The girls' score was much the same, with Delton winning 82.5 to 45.5. Tamminga again won the high jump, the 300-meter hurdles in 49.29 seconds, and the long jump. Matteson won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.03. leading a Delton sweep ahead of Alaniz and Hogoboom. Matteson also took the 400-meter dash in 1:02.8 Haines won the 200-meter dash in 27.92 seconds, and Ingle the 800 in 2:34.79. Delton’s Kelly McIntyre won the discus with a throw of 88’9. and was second in the shot put. The Panther girls also won the two short relays. Wilfinger. Haines. Tamminga. and Smoczynski won the 800-meter relay in 1:53.48. Hammond. Wilfinger. Alaniz, and Imerzel look the 400-meter relay in 53.77 seconds. �Page 14 — Thursday. May 20. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Saxons finally get past Wayland at Gold golf meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After the first league jamboree of the season, no team in the O-K Gold could keep up with Caledonia. That trend continued at the Meadows Tuesday, as the Fighting Scots earned the league championship by taking first at the league championship meet. The Fighting Scots' four top girls fin­ ished in the top ten. Led by Katie Leatherman’s 80. Caledonia finished with a team score of 363 for its first league title since 2001. South Christian was second at 385. fol­ lowed by Middleville 394. Hastings 403. Wayland 413. and Wyoming Park 558. •We had a better day than expected as a team.'* said Saxon coach Bruce Krueger. “I’m happy with it. We've been fifth all year and we finished fourth here, so. it's an imporvement as a team." The girls played the back nine twice because much of the course was soaked due to the recent heavy rains. Despite the sponge like fairways, the Saxons were much improved over their first visit to the Meadows this season. At the Jenison Invitational, the Saxons had an 18-hole score of 429. "Hopefully it'll be a good push into Friday's regional." said Krueger. The Saxon girls will be at Marshall Country Club for their Division 2 regional. "Our Hastings' Jill Jolley putts on the final green Tuesday afternoon at the Meadows during the O-K Gold girls' golf meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) goal is to just go out and have a good day." It was a good day for Saxon senior Jill Jolley Tuesday. She paced her team with an 85. It was the second best score of the day. and she earned the third place medal after the tie-breaker. South Christian’s Michelle Boogaard also shot an 85. Behind Jolley for Hastings were Brooke Koons with a 99. Nikki Meredith a 109. and Erin Fluke a 110. Middleville remained in its usual third spot behind South and Caledonia. “Some of us played really well.” said TK coach Mark Verlinde. "We got the four scores we needed. You never know where they’re going to come from. That's why we’ve been successful." The Trojans had two medalists on the day. Lindsey VandenBerg was fourth overall with a 91 and Catlin Chamberlin seventh with a 95. Also adding to the Trojan total were Heather Hawkins with a 100 and Allison Sager 108. "I’m pleased with what we did today." said Verlinde. "It’s a little bit ho-hum. because we always finish third.” But finishing third behind Caledonia and South is nothing to be upset about. The Trojans will see ninth ranked Fighting Scots again Monday at the Links in Greenville for their Division 2 Regional rounds. The remainder of the top ten Tuesday included Caledonia’s Carolyn Schaner fifth 92 and Brooke Ziesemer sixth 93. Wayland’s Katie McInerney eighth 95 and Jessica Dewit ninth 97. and Caledonia's Sara Leatherman tenth w ith a 98. The Saxons' Erin Fluke chips her way onto the eighteenth green Monday afternoon during the O-K Gold girts' golf championship at the Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking golfers happy with Lions topped Delton 3 times last week standings in the new CAAC Elizabeth Clements had the other Lion RBI and a single. Root also had a single. Against Bellevue. Gibson had another good game at the bat. She knocked a dou­ ble. two singles, and had three RBI’s Mindy Newton had the other Lion RBI and two singles, while Root and Laura Trumble had singles, and Sammy Cowell Delton Kellogg might not want to wel­ come back Maple Valley’s varsity softball team any time soon. The lady Lions were 3-1 last week, with all three wins coming against the DK Panthers. The last of the three was Saturday at the Battle Creek Central Tournament. Valley was 1-1 on the day Saturday with a 2-1 win over Delton and an 8-4 loss to Bellevue to start the day. Kyndra Root pitched in all four con­ tests of the week for Maple Valley. Saturday against Delton she allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out had a double.. The Lions won both ends of a double header Wednesday at Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley look game one 8-5. Root pitched all 14 innings Wednesday, and in game one struck out five batters and didn’t issue a walk. Alex Culbert pitched for Delton, and struck out eight Lions. DK’s offense was led by Roxann Huisman. Hannah Boy. three. Elisha Gibson led the Lion offense with two singles, a triple and an RBI. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow Jessica Broadhurst. Anna Nielson, and Culbert who each had two hits. Culbert had a triple and Goy a double. Sam Doubledee and Danielle Boyce also had hits for Delton. Cowell led the Lion offense with a dou­ ble. a single, and three RBI’s. Root had a single and two RBI’s. Ewing had a single, and Clements reached base with a walk three times and had an RBI. Sarah Trumble played an excellent defensive game at second base with three putouts and three assists. The Lions won game two Wednesday 3-2. Cowell again led the attack with a single and two RBI's. Kortney Ew ing had a single and one RBI for Valley. Gibson and Root also had singles in the game. Huisman took the loss pitching for Delton, but struck out 11 batters in the game. On offense, she had three hits. Goy and Rachel Presley each had two hits for Delton, and Doubledee and Joleen Rasnake had one each. Lakeutxxl finished sixth Tuesday al the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 2 and 3 tournament at Oak Lane Golf Course in Webberville. Jackson Lumen Christi took the lop honors with a team score of 326. followed by DeWitt 351. Haslett 362. Jackson NW 375. Lansing Catholic Central 414. Lakewood 426. Waverly 430. Charlotte 432. Mason 453. Eaton Rapids 465. and Ionia 491. Lake wood’s low score on the day was turned in by Morgan Pennington. A 47 on the front nine and another on the back produced a 94 for Pennington. "Morgan played her best golf of the year.’’ said Lakewood coach Carl Kulch. "Her short game, particularly chipping, was excellent today." Rounding out the scoring for Lakewood were Lauren Abbott with a 104. Danielle Abbott 113. and Kylee Blackmer with a 115. Haslett’s Stephanie Mory had the best score of the day. a 75. Lakewood finished sixth overall in the league standings as well, with Lumen Christi taking the title and DeWitt and Haslett shar­ ing second place. “This was a very good year for Lakewood in the CAAC (finishing in the middle of the pack).’’ said Kutch. "With Divisions 2 and 3 combined in this newly formed league, there is some very tough competition.” The Lady Vikes travel to the Links in Greenville for Division 2 regionals on Monday. Some outstanding rounds by league oppo­ nents led to a pair of leaguelosses for Lakewood in the regular season conference finale Thursday. In a tri-meet between Lakewood. Jackson Lumen Christi, and DeWitt at Prairie Creek. DeWitt took top honors on its home course with a 162. Lumen Christi shot a 166. and Lakewood totaled a 220. "These are two very talented teams," said Kutch. "Brie Rowden’s 35 (Lumen) and Stephany Fleet’s 37 (DeWitt), in the rain, was spectacular golf." DeWitt is ranked second in the state in Division 3. with the Titans right behind at number three. Danielle Abbott and Pennington paced Lakewood. Each shot a 52. Blackmer and Katie Martz each shot a 58 for the Vikings. PBBCBBSES IBB BEFINBMPES Camp Algonquin BLUED BBME MBBTBBGE CBPlfll COBP. Grand Rapids, Ml | Phone 616-877-4235 « Memories that last < In the ^Summertime... Registration is underway for the following credit classes scheduled this summer at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Consider taking a class or two to get your academic career back on track and/or to prepare for the fall semester. Guest and transfer students welcome! A “family friendly camp" that is large enough to meet new friends but small enough where everyone knows your name. Many caring professionals consider Camp Algonquin the “boutique" camp of Michigan Fy-ResUlent Camn Starts AW BIOL 99 Prep lor Biology TTH 5:30-8:00pm 5/18104 BUAD 101 Intro to Business MW 5:304:45pm 6/804 ENGL 120 Writing Improv. MW 100400pm 6/704 ENGL 151 Freshman Comp. MW 5:30-8:30pm 617IQA ENGL 152 Freshman Comp. II MW 100400pm 6/704 GEOG100 Geography MW 6:00-9:30pm 6/704 HUSE212 Child Care MW 6:00-9:00pm 5/2404 MATH 97 Math Clinic MW 600-900pm 6/1404 MATH 100 Pre Algebra TTH 5:30-8:30pm 6/15/04 MATH 101 Beg. Algebra MTWTH 7:15-9:10pm 6/14/04 MATH 121 Inter. Algebra MW 5:30-9 :00pm 6/1404 Ort 100 Computer Info. TTH 5:30-8:40pm 6/704 orr 160 Appl. Software MW 500-8:40>m 6'804 PEC 121 Health Lifestyles MW 6004:15pm 6/704 PEC 156 Hiking TWS 600-9:30pm 5/18/04 PSYC 201 Intro. Psychology MW 100-3:50pm 6/7/04 PSYC200 Develop. Psych. TTH 1:304:20pm 6/8/04 SOCI201 Intro. Sociology TTH 5:30-8:20pm 6/804 The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwv„ Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9500 www.kellogg.edu । GETTING YOU THHU-JHMM HUH A&' ittl ' • 58 years of youth camping traditions. • A rustic hut modern camp located just 5 miles outside of Hastings on Algonquin Lake. • Staff that are friendly, safety conscious, energetic and caring. Activities: • Swimming • Mt. Climbing • Riding Spirit Mountain's Zip Line (older campers) • Ropes Course (older campers) • Boating • Fishing • Shooting Sports • Mt. Biking • Capture the Flag • Theme Dinners • Treasure Hunts • Cookouts • Overnights • Campfires, campfires and more campfires Sessions and Registration Fees: • Jr. Overnight (7-9 year olds) July 7-9......................................... $135 • Resident Camp (8-9 year olds): July 11-16..................................... $295 • Resident Camp (10-11 year olds): July 18-23......................................$295 • Resident Camp (12-14 year olds): Aug. 1-6......................................... $305 Golf Camp or Special Trip and High Adventure Options Financial assistance for those in need can be provided. Call the YMCA for a Registration Form - 945-4574 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20.2004 - Page 15 Panthers split with Rams and Lions The Panther varsity baseball team broke out of a slump a^insi Kalamazoo Valley Delton catcher Zac Culbert fires to pick off a runner at third base Tuesday after­ noon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Association opponents Tuesday, but the win doesn’t count in the league standings. Delton took game two of a double header Tuesday with the Rams 6-4. Cory Bourdo, Corrie Latta, Zac Culbert, Tyler Harris, and Johnny Noto all had singles for Delton, and Nathan Farrell had two as DK jumped on Galesburg early. Delton scored two runs in the first inning, and then four more in the second to take a 6­ 1 lead. The Panthers held onto that lead until the fifth when Galesburg was able to push across three runs. Harris earned the win on the mound for Delton, and Brandon Butzirus came on to record a save. In game one, which counted in the league standings, Delton was downed 7-2. The Delton offense didn’t get going until the sixth inning, when the scored a pair of runs to cut a Ram lead from $-0 to 5-2. Galesburg came right back in the top of the seventh with two more runs of its own to seal the win. It didn’t help that the Panthers made five errors in the contest. Culbert led the DK offensive attack with a single and a double. Eric Osborne also had a single for DK. Bourdo took the loss, pitching all seven innings. He struck out one. walked two. and allowed eight hits. DK also split in a double header last Wednesday with Maple Valley. The Panthers won the first game 8-2 by pounding out 11 hits and not committing an error. Culbert again led Delton with a pair of doubles. Latta had two singles, as did Osborne, and Jimmy Kendrick. Mike Insalata struck out five and walked two to get the win for Delton with five innings of work. Farrell came on to pitch the final two innings of scoreless baseball. Ben Boss. Derek Ripley. Lance Burpee, and Ben Fox had the four Lion hits. Fox’s was a double. The Lions took the victory in game two 6­ 4, as Delton made fire errors. The Lions came from behind 2-1 with three runs in the fourth inning then one more in the fifth and the sixth. Adam Gonser went three for three with three RBI’s, David Scurlock was two for four with an RBI. and Morris was two for four with a double. Drew Kersjes got the win from the mound. Culbert had a single and a double for Delton, and Latta had two singles. Harris, Bourdo. Farrell, and Caldwell each had a sin­ gle as the Panthers had eight hits to the Lions’ six. The two teams also met Saturday at the Harper Creek Invitational and played to a 9-9 Panther shortstop Corrie Latta tags out a ram baserunner trying to steal second base as Tyler Harris, left, backs him up on the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings alumni baseball game will return May 31 tie. Boss. Burpee, and Lance Harvey all also had two hits for Maple Valley. Burpee had four RBI’s, and Boss and Harvey had one each. Kersjes led the attack which produced 14 hits with a three for four game that includ­ ed a double and an RBI. In game one at Harper Creek, the Lions were topped by the hosts 16-6. Garrett VanEngen was four for four from the plate with two doubles. Valley out hit Harper Creek 15-14, but committed three errors. Burpee. Ripley, Scurlock. and Boss all had two hits in the game. The Saxons annual alumni baaabal game win ba held once again ai.1 pm. Monday. May 31. at Johnson Heid. Al former Hastings varsity baaabal alumni, including this picture of one of the 2003 teams, is invited to come and enjoy the tun. Practice will bogin do— to 11:15 a.m. Bring families, drinks, and band aids, if needed Contact Bernie Ohm at (616) 785-3555 if you need more intonnation. Lakewood's Bob Veitch takes a third varsity head coaching position, football Boys’ b-ball camps start Mon. “I want to get all of them to feel welcome and be a part of the team.” said Veitch. “People want to be a part of a winning pro­ gram. The parents want to be involved, but how cam they be involved. We want to give them a way. We’re going to have parent meet­ ings with the high school kids coming up and with the junior high to talk to them and tell them they are welcome.” I meetings so far. Veitch has felt a lot of excitement already. “I think I’ve got a knack for putting a pro­ gram together," said Veitch. “I’m not guaran­ teeing success with this season. We’ve got to put some things in place ” “At a meeting last week, we had about 60 kids.” said Veitch. “Two came up to me the next day and said. ‘When we left that meeting you made us believe we’d be 9-0.’ It’s going to take team work, lifting, and the commit­ ment. You have to be prepared if you want to by Brett Bremer Sports Editor New Lakewood head varsity football coach Bob Veitch already has his slogan picked out for the upcoming season. “Bring back the tra­ dition.” It was announced Thursday at a Lakewood School Board Meeting that Veitch was chosen from the list of 34 applicants to become the Vikings’ next head footfall coach. It was a position Lakewood’s head varsity wrestling coach and head varsity baseball coach has had his eye on for some time. “Back in the 80’s I needed time off to spend with the family and missed it and want­ ed to come back before, but there were never any openings. I’ve been coaching the fresh­ men the last couple of years and just wanted to see what I could do with it,” Veitch said of the varsity position. Veitch, a Lakewood grad knows exactly what be wants to bring back to Lakewood football. “That’s the tradition back when I played in the 70’s,” said Veitch. “We lost one game at Lakewood in my senior year, and went 9-0 my junior year. We had a good football team with eight wins and only one loss. That’s something I would like to do at Lakewood.” Veitch has continued and built on the tradi­ tion of Lakewood’s baseball and wrestling programs for some time. He’s also looking forward to continuing those two traditions. “They keep questioning whether or not I can handle it,” said Veitch. “At the board meeting they wid. ’Well, he can’t do all three,’ Then somebody said. ’I don’t know if we want to tell him to get out of one.’ I’m going to play it year by year.” Viking Athletic Director Brian Williams sees what coaches who head one sport go through, but thought Veitch should be given the opportunity. ‘That was defiantly a knock, but we also feel that if there’s anybody who could actual­ ly do that, it was him.” said Williams. “He’s very good at creating a good staff, and foot­ ball requires more than just a dynamic bead coach. It requires good coaches all the way around. He’s very good at delegating jobs to his staff when he. where be won’t have to try and take on the entire burden.” Veitch has much of his staff in mind Bob Veitch already, nothing has been made official yet, but he expects to have Keith Carpenter as his offensive coordinator, Jim Behrenwald as the defensive coordinator. Marty Martin as the Oline coach, Ron Spurgis the D-line coach, Phil Savage and Doug Calloway running the jayvees, and Dave Tazey. Nick Boucher, and the previous varsity coach Randall Hager run­ ning the freshmen. Both Williams and Veitch have said the program is excited to build on what Hager had been doing in his seven seasons. “Randall set up a lot of things that we’re just going to piggy-back on.” said Veitch. “He’s the one who started the program for the eighth grade and now we’re going a seventh jrade. He’s the one who started the three day camp here. We’re glad he’s still coaching with us and I’m glad he’s going to help us. He’s got great knowledge for the game.” “Coach Hager is a wizard at defenses,” said Williams. “In the years he has been here. I’ve only seen our team play one bad defensive game." Veitch will do whatever it takes to get the students, parents, and community involved in the football program. ptoy. “I’m not saying we’re going to be al Pontiac every year, but that’s our goal. Our goal every year is to have a winning record every year and get to the post season. Trying to win a couple league championships along the way.” If being a vanity coach three seasons out of the year proves too much at some point in the future all three Lakewood programs should be in good hands. “Keith (Carpenter) is a good baseball coach. I wouldn’t mind leaving dial with him. and I’ve go< a couple good wrestling coach­ es.” said Veitch. Right now. all the projects are his. The baseball season still has a few weeks remain­ ing. The youth football programs are gening started. Veitch is also constantly working out ways to spice up his new job with the help of his wife. He likes the idea of bringing the “first pitch" from baseball to Unity Field on Friday nights, with a first pass of the season. There aren’t many people worried that he’ll be able to handle everything for now. but it Hastings Saxon summer boys’ basketball camps will run bom May 24-28 this year. A camp for boys entering grades three and four will be held at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center Gym from 8 a.m ‘til 9:30 a.m. The camp for boys entering grades 5-8 will be held al the Hastings High School Gym. Both camps will be conducted by Hastings varsity boys’ basketball coach Don Schils and HHS -entity boys’ basketball players. The camp will feature daily skills instruction, offi­ ciated team scrimmages, and individual con­ tests. The cost for the third and fourth grade camp is $25. The fifth through eighth grade camp costa $35. All players should were proper basketball attire, shoes, shorts, socks, and shirt. Campets will receive a regulation size blue and gold rubber basketball, and awards win be given out. Call 948-4414 with any questions. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THC YAMKCIS HWMY, MAY 21 *T-«Nrt MgM,* 6 pun. Join ths Yankass Moy 26 atI pun, May >0 Hid 31 at 2 pjn. pun Mnw—r--rnowy, juns 11, rwowows, Dingo Ser the stars of tomorrow play today at CO. Brown Stadium wwHJMttoMkyaWMtxM • NMMJW ol tte anadttatifif Ashley Bunge Nathan Munro won’t always be easy. "Right now. I’m in a jam." said Veitch. “If Hastings Hastings I’d had the job a month ago. I’d have been a bit more organized. Plus I’m building a garage. It’ll all get done." Sara Clark Joe Matthew* What is SMARTLINE? 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Experience helpful but not necessary. We will train the right individual. If you are looking for a stable, professional work environment and would like the chance to earn an above average income apply in person to: . IS? Dreisbach PONTIAC 320 Mount Mkmoan Aw*m Senator” for tbe sophomore senate. The Mock Trial Team was advised by fence Jennie Haire and was comprised of six stu­ dents. In preparation for the conference through­ out the school year the team of Man Hoffman, Catherine Fish, Dan Hoffman and Kathlyn Rounds prepared a case for and against the display of tbe Ten Commandmenu in the chambers of a fictitious state supreme court The two-person appellate team of Jeremy Lockwood and Steve Peurach tried last year's mock trial case, which was a murder case. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tom Evans provided trial coaching and legal expertise to the team. During the conference, the mock trial team tried their cases against other schools. The Hastings team finished second out of 17 teams at the competition. Matt Hoffman was selected as the "Best Overall Attorney" of the conference. Dan Hoffman was selected as the "Best Defense Attorney" of tbe conference. OMC I Kate Selvig Sheriff DeBoer announces candidacy for re-election Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced his candidacy for re-election in tbe Aug. 3 primary. He will be running as a Republican candi­ date for office. Gary Buckland of Dowling will serve as campaign chairperson. He win be opposed in the primary by Dar Leaf and Neal Johnson, both members of tbe department. DeBoer was appointed to finish the term of retiring Sheriff David Wood and began serv­ ing on Jan. 1.1995. DeBoer was elected by the voters in 1996 and 2000. He is currently completing his 10th year of serving the peo­ ple of Barry County. -Hastings High School Hodges Jewelry ’& G^fts Downtown Hastings 269-945-2963 students and advised by Mike Engle. In preparation for the conference, students researched social issues in order to write bills for die student legislature of youth in govern­ ment After the student wroie a bill tbe team then went over the bills in committees using a coat benefit analysis model that attempted to identify economic, political and social ramifi­ cations. At the conference, the Legislative Team participated in the legislative process which included a dehale, lobbying, and voting on student bills prepared by students from throughout the state. The students from Hastings High School were able to pass five bills in the student leg­ islature, placing them first among the 46 schools. The five bills that pasaed by Hastings Delegation of Youth in Government included Betsy Acker’s hill to mandate that the waiting period before an abortion is increased by 72 hours; Randy Haire's bill to mandate that all newborn babies be tested for genetic diseases; Nate Frame’s bill to mandate that students must be 18 yean of age to drop out of school; Mark Ferrall and Dan Hodges* bill to mandate an increase in the penalty for operators of public transportation vehicles who are caught operating their public vehicle under the influ­ ence of drags or alcohol; Katie Lawrence's bil’ to mandate that all people who are termi­ nally ill shall have the right to physkianassifled suicide Adam Sheldon received an award for “Best Haitimc* Mkmsqms 48088 Congratulations to all of the 9 graduates of 2004, and best ,. wishes to our • graduate— 122 W. Slate Street Tbe Hastings High School Legislative Team was first out of 46 school in the number of bills passed by the student legislature and the Mock Trial Team finished second out of 17 teams al tbe Stale Youth in Government Conference March 24-28. Tbe Legislative Team was comprised of 22 Monday-Friday 9-6 Saturday tf 3 ’My experience and proven leadership qualify me to continue to serve as the sheriff of Barty County,* he said. *1 am extremely proud to serve tbe citizens of such a wonder­ ful and caring community.* DeBoer served in the United Stales Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He is a member of the American Legion Post MS in Hastings and VFW Post 48260 in Nashville. He retired from the Michigan State Police after serving for mote than 23 years. At the time of his retirement, he held the rank of first lieutenant and commander of the Stale Police Post in Wayland. Additionally, he served as a Trooper in Owosso and a sergeant in Ionia. During his career be received the Departmental Life Saving Award. DeBoer graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. He is a member of the Michigan National Academy Associates. In 1999. he graduated from the National Sheriffs' Institute. He was elected by bis peers as chairman of the Michigan Criminal Justice Information Systems Policy Committee. Sheriff DeBoer is chairman of the Administrative Board for Barry County Central Dispatch. He is a post president of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. He was the campaign chairper­ son for tbe Barry County United Way cam­ paign for 1999-2000 and continues to serve as vice chair of the Executive Board of tbe United Way Board of Directors. DeBoer played a key role in the Animal Shelter 2000 project He is a member of many Barry County organizations and bolds leader­ ship positions in several. He and his wife, Julie, live in tbe Hastings area. They are members of Nashville Baptist Church. They have one adult daughter. Katie, who lives and works in Lansing. Public Notice of RFP Package Availability Barry, Branch and Calhoun County. MfctSgan Works! wia be accepting propoeats tram organizations Interested In employ­ ment and training service lor pubic assistance recipients. RFP packages lor FY05 contracts may bo requested by FAX (269) 781-8792, phono (269) 7862446, or the Michigan Relay Service at 1-800-649-3777 (voice or TOO). These requests should be submined by 3 pm. on 5-2604 A Bidder's Conference w* bo conducted between 9 and 12 pm. 601­ 04. at the Crihoun ISO. 17111 Q Drive North. Marshal. Michigan. Computed proposals lor Welfare Reform programs (Work First, Food Assistance, and ShsOsrad WorkshopiWork Readiness) are due by 12 p.m.. 62604. ossj.mo Sheriff Steve DeBoer �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - Page 17 Area Obituaries, continued from page 6 A. Leon Martz |Vado E. Aspinall| NEW SMYRNA BEACH. FLA - Mabel Eilene Sauders, age 79. of New Smyrna Beach. Fla., died Saturday. March 27.2004 at Hospice Care Center. Port Orange. Ha. Mrs. Sauders. a homemaker and seam­ stress. was bom in Bluffton. Ind. on Oct. 3. 1924. She came to New Smyrna in 1959 from Nashville. She was a member of the Ladies of Elks Lodge No. 1557 and the Lupus Support Group. Mrs. Sauders enjoyed being with her fami­ ly. sewing, crafts and reading. Survivors include two daughters. Geri Huckendubler (Dick) of Copemish. Mich, and B.J. Lamie (Dennis) of Dover. Ark.; four brothers. Fred Huss (Bonnie) of Caledonia, Dick Huss of Dowling. Bill Huss (Jean) of Vermontville and Vernon Bollinger (Kathleen) of Nashville: three sisters. Marge Shaw of McClenny. Ha.. Betty Smith and Louella Faulkner (Ron), both of Nashville; 13 grandchildren. 19 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Also her spe­ cial friend of 16 years. Herbert Boyny of New Smyrna Beach. Ha. Preceding her in death were her husband. Fred (Fritz) Sauders; a son. Eddie Taylor and a daughter. Yvonne Appelman. I Jerry W. Shockley| HASTINGS - Jerry W. Shockley of Tucson. AZ. formerly of Hastings, passed away on April 7. 2004. He was bom in Norman. OK on Dec. 18. 1950, was raised in Anaheim, CA and moved to Hastings in 1964. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1969, Jerry attended Kellogg Community College and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1973. He moved to Las Vegas and then on to Tucson where he remained, working for Jim Click Automotive as Business Manager. Earlier in his life, Jerry was an avid and accomplished race car driver. He also loved to travel and had visited many places in the world. His warm and funny personality drew people to him and he had friends throughout the country. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Shockley. He will be greatly missed by his father. Troy Shockley, who resides in Tucson; sis­ ters, Diana (Richard) Milock of Be!laire.MI. Melinda Henson of Hastings; brother. Wesley Shockley of Hastings; grandmother Inez Shockley of Deming. NM; six nephews and two nieces. Jerry had a large extended family and many friends who loved him and mourn CALEDONIA - Clifford L. Thomas Jr., age 68. of Caledonia, went home to be with his Lord after a courageous fight with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents. HASTINGS - Vada E. Aspinall. age 91. of Hastings, was called home to be with her Lord Monday, May 17. 2CO4. Vada was bom in Barry County on Jan. 26, 1913 to Blake and Lerna (Wilson) Barnum. She married Hoyd Aspinall on Nov. 12, 193 i and together they farmed near Carlton Center until they moved to Hastings in 1979. Vada enjoyed making rag mgs and loved making bread and cookies for all her grand­ children. They will all remember the popcorn balls sbe made for everyone at Halloween. She had been a long-time member of the United Methodist Church. Vada is survived by her daughter, Marlene (George) Forman; daughter-in-law. Dolores Aspinall; son-in-law. Wayne Forman; sister.' Vemelve Solomon; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grand­ children and many other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Hoyd; parents, Blake and Lerna Barnum; son. Robert Aspinall; daughter, Barbara Forman; sisters. Leo Price, Fem Williams Clifford and Eva Thomas. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jayne, of over 40 memorable years; brother. Ronald L and Patsy Thomas of Athens. Alabama; many nieces and nephews. Cliff graduated in 1953 from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek and served in the U.S. Navy. He received his BBA al Western Michigan University in 1960 and in 1968 he received his CLU designation. He was active in the West Michigan Estate Planning Council, was a member of the Life Underwriters Association and was officer and president of the West Michigan Charter Life Underwriters. He worked at the Travelers Insurance Company from 1960-1976. was a partner/senior vice officer and vice president at Evans and Drumm. Inc./Hilb, Rogal. Hobbs from 1976-1992 when he retired. Cliff was a board member of the Kent County and Glenna Cheney; brothers, James Barnum and Ivan Barnum; and her special zunt. Myrtle Wilson. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. May 20. 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place in Fuller Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the American Conservation League. He was an avid water fowl hunter and fish­ erman. A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday. May 22. 2004 at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. in Caledonia from 2 to 5 px\ with a cele­ bration of Cliff’s life and sharing memories at Cancer Society. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. [ I TAVARES. FLORIDA - 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the American Cancer Society or Leukemia Lymphoma Society of America. (Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.) Betty Jean (Kidder) Mathews of Tavares. Florida, passed away on May 1. 2004. Mrs. Mathews was bom on May 20. 1925 in Freeport, the daughter of James and Ida (Kuempel) Kidder. She worked several years for Hexfab, Inc., of Hastings. She was an avid gardener and craft maker. She worked in Florida as a man­ ager of a major greenhouse organization. After living in Minneapolis. Minnesota, Mrs. Mathews and her husband Edwin returned to the Hastings area in 1997. and wintered in Tavares. Horida. She is survived by her husband of 35 years. Edwin Mathews; ex-husband Elwin Wood; children, Barry (Margaret) Wood. Archie (Christine) Wood, and Kerry Wood, all of Hastings, and Terry (Betty Jean) Wood of Eustis, Horida; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Donald Kidder of Freeport; sister, Jeanetta (Kidder) Hayes of Hastings; sister-in-law. Marilyn Mathews; many nephews, nieces and close family friends. Mrs. Mathews was preceded in death by her brothers. Joseph and Kenneth Kidder and her nephew, Jerry Kidder, whom she raised. Donations can be made to the St. Judes Children’s Hospital and the American Lung Raymond R. Poth BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Raymond R. Poth. 56, of Battle Creek. Mich, died Sunday, May 16, 2004 at his home in Battle Creek. He was bom March 16, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Clarence Harold Poth and Mary (Zaremba) Poth. He served in the Army during Vietnam Era as a Specialist Four. He was employed as a welder at the United Steel & Wire. He was later employed as a truck driver for Goodwill Industries and King Industrial. He is survived by his-wife, Cynthia Lynn Poth of Battle Creek; daughters, Jean (Mike) Shilton of Nashville, Mich., Jane Poth (Jim Wilder) of Battle Creek. Ronda Poth (Andy Rose) of Hastings; sons: Kelly Champion of Horida. Jason Champion of Battle Creek; stepsons. John Leivan of Kansas. Sam Leivan of Kansas; stepdaughter. Maria McDonald of Battle Creek; sisters, Suzanne M. Poth of Battle Creek. Mary Ann Lorenzo of California; and five grandchildren. He enjoyed working on automobiles, loved motorcycles and his dogs. He was a member of the American Legion Post >298 and the VFW Post >315 in Association. According to her wishes, cremation has Baldwin. Mich. Funeral services will be held Thursday. taken place. A memorial service will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St.. Hastings, on May 29, 2004 at 11 a.m. May 20. 2004 at 11 a m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service of Battle Creek, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral GULL LAKE - Mr. John W. “Jay” Black, age 85. of Gull Lake, passed away May 16. 2004, at his residence. Mr. Black was bom July 19, 1918 in Leachville, Ark., the son of John W. and Bessie (Lacey) Black. He was a veteran of World War II. serving his country in the Army Air Corp, where he was a pilot earning the Distinguished Hying Cross, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. In 1947, he started Pemco Wheel Compapy. and in 1969 the name was changed to Pemco Kalamazoo. The business was sold in 1986 and is now owned by the Colson Group. “Jay" also started and operated Toolcraft in Delton. He enjoyed flying, as be was a private pilot for many years, his ranch in Colorado, travel­ ing and boating. “Jay" had invented many items and had numerous patents. “Jay" was one of the founders of the Hickory Corners Appreciation Association. He supported St. Timothy and St. Luke Episcopal Churches, and was a member of American Legion Post 484 Hickory Corners. He is survived by his wife. Margaret (Weaver) whom he married on Sepi. 26, 1945; daughters and their husbands; Daria and Rick Coult of Roopville, Ga., Janice and Jim Campbell of Maitland, Fla. and Marilyn and Mike Kidd of Hickory Comers; eight grandchildren; a sister, Mary Smith of North Olmstead. Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 20, 2004. 12:00 p.m. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Fr. Mark Rutenbar will officiate. Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice in “Jay’s" name will be appreci­ ated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Dan Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Delton. Home of Hastings. |Joan L. Throop| I BATTLE CREEK - Joan L. Throop, of Battle Creek, died May 8,2004 at home, with her family and friends, after a shortfight with cancer. Joan was bom in Battle Creek, tbe daugh­ ter of John H. and Mildred E. (Murphy) Harris on May 3, 1944. Joan was a graduate of Athens High School and enjoyed taking care of family and friends. She also loved to camp, travel, crafting, hunting, and playing cards with friends. Sbe was preceded in death by her sons Bobbie and Donnie, her daughter Georgia and her father John Harris. Her husband of 42 years Don Throop and her daughter Tins Bromley of Delton survive her. She also leaves her two granddaughters Crystal and Andrea Bromley, two grandsons Christopher and Donald Throop, her mother Mildred of Battle Creek, brother John Harris of Battle Creek and sister Penny Day of New Mexico. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Royal Funeral Home. Interment was at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were made by Royal George Raymond| BATTLE CREEK - George Raymond, of Battle Creek passed away May 12. 2004. George . wa* fwtt.JdfolUk'i 1922 *n > Ypsilanti, the son of George and Bessie (Grahl) Raymond. He was a veteran, serving his country in WWI1 in the U.S Army. George was a former truck driver, where he worked for Roeloff. hauling mail. He enjoyed farming, junking and going to Jan's Place in Delton. On Nov. 2, 1941. he married Rena McMurtrie who survives. Other members of his family include their children: Richard and Jeannie Raymond, John and Dara Raymood. Sharon Raymond Geist. Shirley Raymond Sinkler. Jim and Teresa Raymood. Jeanne and Brian Sinkler, and Mark Raymond; 21 grandchildren; sever­ al great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons. Frankie. Tim and David; a daughter, Nancy Raymood; brothers. Grover. Grahl and Ronald; a sister. Jqye. The funeral services were conducted on Monday. May 17. 2004. Pastor BUI Cowin, officiating. Burial took place in Banfield Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to the family. Funeral Home. Homes. HASTINGS - A. Leon Martz, age 86. of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004 surrounded by his loving family, at his residence. Mr. Martz was bom on Aug. 8, 1917 at Pellston, the son of Clarence and Hazel (Besmer) Martz. He was raised in the Bellevue and Hastings areas and attended Altoft, Evans and Moore schools. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Ilah L. Dingman on Dec. 31. 1939. Mr. Martz was a well-known automobile mechanic. Employed 39 years for the former Reahm Motor Sales in Hastings. Previous employment included the former Ford Garage in Hastings and Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. He retired in 1979. He was a loving husband, father, grandfa­ ther. great grandfather, great great grandfa­ ther and brother. He enjoyed camping with family and friends and mushrooming. Mr. Martz is survived by his wife Ilah; daughter, Gloria (Wendell) Armour of Hastings; son, Larry (Wanda) Martz of Hinsdale, Illinois; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grand­ children; sisters. Ruth Gillespie of Nashville, Clarabelle Cline of Grand Rapids, Alice Fender of Dowling. Hazel Meek of Hastings and Reathea Hazel of Munising; brothers, George Martz of Hastings, Loyd Martz of Florida. Don Martz of California. Bill Martz of Colorado and Clarence Martz of Kalamazoo. Preceding him in death were his grand­ daughter Angela Armour in 1995 and a sister Nellie Balmer. Services were held Saturday. 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Reil Hastings Derek Gunn Lakewood Danielle Dingman Maple Valley Kevin Fox Maple Valley Justin Gross Middleville Randy Haire Hastings Dee Anne Wright Hastings Latishia Standler Maple Valley § | �Page 18 - Thursday. May 20.2004 - The Hastings Banner TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 Manee. Claud M. Johnson. Ralph Kelsey Wood, Orville A. Sayles. Bryan Amelt Wolfe, Devo Larkin. Purlin Audiey Skinner. Marion Michael Rupe, Stuart Warner Brazec, Allen David Hess. Vern Moore, Harvey A. Mills. Robert Clyde Hendershott, John Elliget. Sherman Lee Porter, Velbum J. Newton, Charles F. Anders, Joseph Vem Monasmith, Ward Eliwsorth Krebs. Clarence Edgar Davis, Alpheus Ray Ellison. Albert Harvey Brill, Herbert A. Webb. Sam Edward Ashby. George Orlo Gillett, Edward Wilbur Waite. Isaac Jacob DeMaranville. Frank Thomas Pierce. Albert Johnson Sponable, Clyde Howard Shriner, James E. Sothard, Gust Franklin Herrmann, James J. Mead, Charlie Crouse. Earle Harrison Fuller. Joseph Plug. Olon H. Noyer. George William Stowell. John A. Harding. Leo Porter Burton, Shirley H. Mead, Owen C. Moore, Lester Fisher, Loren Dewitt Pierce. Leonard Ray Walters. Francis Leon Bauer. Henry Harris, Fred F. Ingram, Charles Walter Christman. John Clark Ketcham, Jay D. Blakney, James Jay Edmonds, Joseph Daniel Cote, Claude Ellsworth Wood. Clarence R. Engelhardt. Elliott Myron Edgerton. Albert Edwin Miller. Thomas Kopenhoskey, Nelson Charles DuBois. Lorey Etna Paddock. Vamum Mills Phillips. Oscar James Jones, Burwell John Seudder. John Alanson Jordan, Curtis Edward Bottum, Fred Day Eaton. Wm. Pitt Fifield, Gregor Frank Feldpausch, Millon M. Murphy, Calvin Powell, Herbert E. Bishop, PETErt M. SCHNEKJERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFHCE AT (MB) 639-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE NOTARY OUYV. MORTGAGE SALE - DofouR has ueon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: AMY R. SELLES, A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage electron­ ic Registration Systems, Inc.. (*MERS*) sotety as nominee tor Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns G MAC Mortgage Corporation DBA d4och.com Mortgagee, dated December 16, 2002 and recorded on February 18. 2003, instrument number 1097882, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND NINETY AND 89/100 DOLLARS ($86,000.89), inducting interest at 8.375% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notico is hereby gNon toat said mortgage wl be toroctoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, tA puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Healings. Michigan, at 130 o dock p.m., on Juno 3.2004. Stod promtesi are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND M CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHI­ GAN'S MORE FULLY DESORBED IN DEED DOC# 1045286. ID# 08-55-010-024-00. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 7 OF BLOCK D OF CHARLES H. BAUER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS OF PAGE 57. i no reuempoon penou anas do o momns irum the dale of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the dale of ouch sate. Dated: May 3.2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. fMERS*) ootely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage CorporationDBADitech.com . Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES PC. 30300 twLiihwestem Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HRs. Michigan 48334 (5/5-5/27) Short Foroctoouro Notice - Barry Cowdy PETER M. 8CHNEDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES, PX, IS ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATXW OBTANED WRX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (148) B38-7460 V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: ALAN S. NBLOCK tetd BRENDA ft NBLOCK HUSBAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Etecfronic Registration Systems. Inc.. ("KERS’) sotety as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated November 11.2002, and record­ ed on November 21. 2002. in instrument number 1092130. Barry County Records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($112,915.03), inctodtog interest at 6.0% per annum. , Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the stall He in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 130 o'clock p.m. on. Juno 17,2004. Said prsmteos ere situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan, and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATE IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. COUN­ TY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, BEING KNOWN AS LOT 34 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS #2. TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS OF PAGE 62. TAX PARCEL ID#: 0841-10031030. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 3. 2004 Mortgage Etecfronic Registration Systems. Inc., CMERS") soteiy as nominee tor Lender snd Lender s successors snd assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Famting Hilts. MeNgan 48334 (5/6-5/27) 1 Mark Craig. Milo Leroy Harry, Wallace Elmer Nadell. Fred N. Ogden. Charles Edgar Eaton, Fred Albert Pierson. William Henry Chapman. Albert William Bessmer, Charles Edwin Vrooman. Eugene Victor Freeman, Aamon Green Eaton, Edgin Peter Richards. Weldon Edgar Bronson, Burt Luelling Keeler, Oscar Ervin Hurless. Fred Gregg. Bert Elmer Ullery, Clyde Daniel Mille. Otis Bunnell. Charlie Sanford Sisson. Leonard Harrison Owen, William J. Reed, Howard Leslie Weaver. William E. Thornton. Fred E. Prentice, Harry Chester Ruth. Boyd Hobart Clark, Herber Dewitt, Leon Jay Armstrong, John Neal, Merl Hoyt Clark. Virgil Craig, Samuel Decorsey Perry, Clayton Bower, Carrol Hugh Gardner. Edwin Dallas Smith, Fred Richard Endsley, William C. Main. Voyle Manee. Ed Seden. Otto Haavind. Arend John Rooseien, Leroy Harold Bleam.*Edward Furlong. George Alonzo Rose, Charles Orwin Reid. Robert Joseph Craven, Andrew Walrad Kampe, Hans Eykland, William Thomas Grigsby, William B. Miske, Ernest Wurst, Otto B. Krueger, William Gotfried Kamiensky, Walter Ryan, James William McGregor. Hastings City - Third Ward Charles Henry Helmer, John F. Linskey, George Fred Lankard, John Ernest Tomlinson. Charles D. Mohler, Wm. Frederick Robinson, Alonzo Baker. Fred J. Barnaby, Burton A. Perry, Joseph Fraaklin, Parley, Roy Everett, Albert Henry Carveth, NOTICE TO CREDITORS That In the matter of FREDERICK FUHR. SR. AND GERTRUDE P. FUHR LIVING TRUST DATED JULY 28. 1998. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, GERTRUDE P. FUHR who Hired at 412 W. CUNTON. HASTINGS, Ml 49056 died APRIL 12. 2004 teavino i certain trust under the name of FREDER­ ICK Ft .HR, SR. AND GERTRUDE P. FUHR LIVING TRUST DATED JULY 26,1998, wherein the deca­ dent was tie Setter and FREDERICK F. FUHR, JR. AND GORDON P. FUHR ware named as the ootrustees serving at the time of or as a result al the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that al claims against ths decedent or against the trust wB be forever barred unless pre­ sented to FREDERICK F. FUHR. JR. AND GOR­ DON P. FUHR the named co-trustees at 801 HIGH STREET. CHARLOTTE. Ml 48813 AND 1047 N. M­ 43 HWY., HASTINGS. Ml 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of notice. May 10.2004 DAVID H. TRIPP 208 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 2693453565 GORDON P. FUHR 1047 N. M43 HWY. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 2693453346 FREDERICK F FUHR 601 HIGH STREET CHARLOTTE. Ml 48813 517-5433460 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAB WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by WMtem L Davis and Bevariy L Davis,* husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (VWa Green Tree Rnanctei Servicing Corporation), dated July 1, 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ot Barry In the State ol MkMgan on July 9,1998. in Document No.: 1014674. el. seq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest the sum of $97,42336, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on May 27, 2004 a 130 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wHI be offered for sate and sold to ths Nghsst biddsr. at puMc sate, for the purpose ol sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LCC (t/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), does pay on or prior to the (Hue or san sate, san premises are oesenoeo n said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast comer ol Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, running thence North 89 Degrees 4T 45* West 1410.00 feet along the South Hne of Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 00’ 05* East 996.00 feet paraM with the East Hne ot the Southeast 1/4 of sted section 33. and along the West line of a 66 foot private ease­ ment for ingress and egress and utilities in common with others, for the true place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 00 Degrees 00*05* East 332.14 test; thence South 89 Degrees 25* 20* East 320.02 feet paraM with the East and West 1/4 Hne of said Section 33; thence South 00 Degrees 00* 05* West 331.51 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 32* 04* West 320 01 feet to the place of beginning. Together with rights in said easement and subject to extension thereof over the west 66 test of above described parcel The redemption period shaH be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.O. Green Tree Servicing LLC (W« Graen Tree Frandal Servicing Corporation By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box SB17 Treveree C«y. Michigan 49696-5® 17 (231)941-9660 Daniel McDonald, William Homer Ryan, Irving Leroy Boyes, Aage Karl-Frandsen, Frederick Avery Colwell, Roy Chester Fuller, Bert L. Hawkins, Guy Giddings. Victor Clair Roblin, Arthur Fowler Vickery, Henry Sylvanus Sheldon, Frank Albert Newton, Burdett Lichty, George August Windeknecht, Orlo Alfred Fuller. Carey Ulysess Edmons. Ned B. Waterman. Herman Bessmer, Isa=u Delos Babcock, Jesse Robert McIntyre, Edward Francis McGrath, John R. Gregory, Elmer Elsworth Hershberger, Harvey S. Sheldon, Fred Camp, Frank Douglass Baker, Arthur James Gormley, Fred Phillips. John Alton Langston, George Louis Hinchman, Charles Sumner Sponable, Guy Ralph Still, William Delos Stanley. Arthur Wellesley Woodburne. John E. Thornton. Claus Torney Cordes, Frank W. Francisco, Fred Robert Morris, Frederick Eugene Barlow, George Loomis Granger, Clinton John Lahr, James Wesley Brooks, Frederick Ephramim Hill, Leroy John Taffee. Henry Lorenzo Maynard, Chester Garfield Englehart. Laven) Craig, Oliver Slocum. Alexander George Ironside. Ralph W. Rogers, George Nelson Smith, James D. Benham. Harry Dickinson, Franklin Frederick Holly, Fred L. Fairchild, Joseph Crawley, Edin James Hilton, Glenn C. Freer, Clarence Edwin Haight, John E. Coney, Richard Henry Loppenthien. Maurice Ashley Lambie, John Alex Darrow, David Lawrence Christian, Grover Cleveland White, Bert Place, George Clifton Hamilton, Jerry NOTICE TO THE RE8BENTB OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County rTanrwng vommtsston conaua a pumc neanng tor foe foiowtog Spoctei Use Pomite: Caea Number SP-12-3004 jornoo a. aenwanz (owner) CywMa 8. Schwartz (agpBcanQ Location: 4546 SaOdtetiog Lake Rd., in Section 24 ofWoodtendTWp. Purpose: Requesting a sprW use permit for a homo occupation for an office tor driver's •ducabon classes RL-1 zoning district MFFriNfl BATT tew M 30*** H£ 7B8 FM ELACE; Community Room In the Courts & Law Bulking at 206 West Court St. Hastings, Mcmgan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties wB bo completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present fosir views upon an appeal okher vorbtfy or in writtng wB be given the opportunity to bo hoard st the above men­ tioned time end place. Any written reaponae may bo mteted to the edtereos Hated below or taxed to (289) gSBAtOBr1 "•fl** t • The spectei use apploa8on(s) tetere avaiabte for pubic inspection at foe Barry County Ranatag Office, 228 West Stole Street. Haattogs, IBcMgan 49068 during foe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12-1 pan.), Monday thru Friday. Pteasa cal foe Planning Office al (289) 945­ 1290 tor further Information. The County ol Bony wB provide necessary auxIfeary aids and services, such as signors tor foe hearing impaired and audto tapas ol printed foateriate being considered at foe masting to indMduals with dteabBbes at the mootingfoearing upon ten (10) days notice to foe County of Barry; IndMduate with dteabBHae requiring auxlary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caHing the following: Michael Brown, County Atfrnintefrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 946-1284. DsbbteS Smkh. Berry County Cterk (5-20) MORTGAGE SALE - Dotoul has been made in foe condktons of a mortgage made by JARRED C. THOMPSON. AN UNMARRIED MAN to MORT­ GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., SOLELY AS NOMKEE FOR LENDER, SUC­ CESSORS A ASSIGNS. AS BENEFICIARY OLD KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, now known as MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. WC, SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER FIFTH THRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mortgagee, dated April 24. 2001, and recorded on April 26,2001. as Instrument No. 1068686 BARRY uourey rwcoras, Rwcntgan, on wrven rnongage foere is claimed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum of seventy su thousand one hundred eighty three and 64/100 Dofiars ($78,183.64), inciudtog interest at 7.750% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foredoeed by a sate of the mortgaged prsmteos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Berry County Courthouse, Hostings, Ml, at 130 PM on Juno 24.2004. Said premises vo situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 63 FEET OF THE SOUTH 8 ROOS OF LOT 95 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the dote of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordence wHh 1948CL 8003241a. In which case the period shol bo 30 days from foe date of such sale. DATED: May 20.2004 ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.O. 401 South Oto Woodward Avenue Sum 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (246) 540-7701 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee (6-10) Batnhart, Paul William Strodbeck. Charles B Todd. Howard Albert Barnes. Milfort Kenneth Newton. Clarence Eugene Bruce. Victor S. Dixon. Harold Glenn Davis. LeRoy Kenneth Cordes. Lee Alonzo Randall. Lloyd Frederick Hun. Leland Elsworth Harshberger. Ira Miles Slawson. Robert Frank Beckwith. Hany Sanford Rogers. Arthur J. Fultz. Linden Albert Sponable. Clifford Orlo Fuller. Forest Stanley Sisson. Abraham Mitchell. Hastings City - Fourth Ward John Marion Vester. Harold Nathan Chamberlain. John Homer Crue, Charles Harrison Bailey. Karl Lewis Bidelman. John Austin Jacobs. Floyd Austin Blair. Walter Glen Taylor. Harold Egbert McDonald. Frank Chaboudy, Ralph A. Marble. Harry Thomas Young. Vernon Charles Kittinger, Onur Amos Ward. Irving Maville Paustle. Jr.. Ronald James Wale, Claude Murray DeNise. George Washington Haight. Joseph Floyd Eckert. Gardner Hotchkiss Chidester. Arthur Edward Yost. William Keith Chidester. Clarence Eugene Ward. Glen James Sanbotn. Floyd E Wood, Levi Barnhart Payne, Leslie Wright. Lewis Walter Heath. George Edward Goodyear, Benjamin Franklin Cowles. Charles Clifton Edmore. George Henry VsnTiffin, William Ross Johnson, Gordon A. Ironside. Floyd Traverse Maus. John Stuart Ritchie. Ray Elmer Hoffman. Floyd Henry Gaskill. Henry Donald West, Floyd Pierson. Ray Oaks. Howard Montague Mason, James Blaine Cook. Robert Wheeler Cook. William Joseph Corkin. Floyd E DeRiar. Grover Cleveland Kelsey. Glen Roy McNutt. Howard Earl Shilton. Frank Edawrd Adair, Edwin John Shultz, Leo Wimer, Claud James Huston Stuart. Selah C. Kesler, Carl Marcus Bowman, Carl Frederick Finstrom. Aben E Johnson. Leon DeWitt Cool. Floyd Louis Rice, Robert Angle Mills, Harry Everett Baldwin. Robert Gorham. George Baldwin. Charles Franklin Parker, Franklin Alphson Adams, Joseph Milton Cleveland, Clarence Augustus Baker. M. Ford Hicks, Chase Leroy Shay. Ed. L But let. John Wesley Young, G len William Robinson, Calvin Russell Plumley, James A. Batson, Jackie Edger. Hugo Carl Wunderlich, John G. Gould. Bertrand Allen O'Donnell, Ray Hume. Emil John Lederle, Ralph Eugeni Warner. Maurice Lean Pierson. Greely L Fox, Bertie Eugene Christie. Albert E. Hayes. Charles Sumner Potts, George Thomas McCulla. Willie J. Payne, Joseph Rkhnd Richer. Wesley Charles Hall. Ira Van Slingeriand, AlbertJobn Larsen. Hiram U. Russ. Fraser Robert Ironside. Andrew Dooley, Glean Adelben Collins, Ethan Allen Kidder, William Dan Rose, John Quist Jr.. Clinton Benjamin Cadwallader. Emerson Jackson Russell, Bird Shellenbarger, Albert Maurice Skinner. Mont El Hawkins, Earl Lorenzo Mudge. Somers Beaver,- Fred Williams Stabbins. Frank Adelben Wood. Albert Leonard Grainer, Ralph Alonzo Freeman. William Marcus Stebbins, John Maxwell Goold, Louis Victor Bessmer. George Chaboudy. Alfred L.sber, William Treece. Frank S. VanSchoten. Ira Wayne Otis. Edward Alfred Parker. Hany Pearl Tuttle, Stanley Robleski. William Henry Schafer, Edward Allen Blair. William G. Silsbee, Frank Sage. Charlie Albert Solomon. Guy Ernest Crook. Sigurd Frandsen. John Patrick Ryan. Roy Andrus. James R. Mason. Elmer E Wiley. William J. Sherk. Dwight Bauer Hinckley. Charles Edward Wood, Hany J. Beech. Mark W. Peake, William Addiaon Schader. Fred Lee Robinaoo. Girden Newton Benner. Emory Kenyon Wood, William John Carr. Herbert J. Freeland. Wendelin Rl^h Kucnzel, Emory Irvin Apaey. Guy Chariee Keller. John Rose. Charles Ernest Banes, Worthy Erastus Thorpe. George R. Edger, Claude Charles Whitney, Edward Tbontas King. Patrick Slattery. James Madison Patten. Robert Jay Snyder. Jeae D. Verner. Ora Edgar Woodard. Wilford Miron Cole, Walter James Watkins. Lawreoce E Royer. Herman Win Frost. Arthur Ambrose Crothers, Claud Edward Harvey, Delbert William Lancaster. Mason Henry Hathaway, Chas. Wesley Babcock. James Henry Panner. Royal B. Myers. William Guy Bater, George Betaerely Heath, Hany SpouMe, Ira J. Smith. Gordon Carl Jenner. William Lewis Sbtdien, Jay Gould Hogle, William Alfbnzo Cam. Cai W. Espinter. Elmer Jackson Kelley. William Marian Elerick. Harvery Oriey Kants, Deil Daniel Shively. William Robert Jamieson, Julian Mortimer Townsend, John Alexander Wooton. Clarence Irving Goucher, Gary S. Crook, Lewis Dewyk, Irving Elias Oier, Charles Oscar Rathbun. Wilbur A. McDonald, Ernest J. Edger. Frank Crodtess, Martin Tinkler. Robert Lennon, Frank Ferdinand Gosch, Charles Cain. Late Registrants Clarence Leon Turner. Hastings; Lester J. Jobson. Hastings R 3: James Howard Clinton, Hastings R 3; John Martin Oris, Hastings; Lee H. Pryor, Hastings; John Alexander Brinkert. Hmtings; Merritt C. Lewis, Harbor Springs; Waller A. McNee. Hastings; Carl C. Winks, Hastings R 6; Glenn Clarence Mead, Hastings R 7; Albert Manville Kinne, Hastings; Walter Gregg. Hastings R 7; August Clifford, Burchett, Doster, James Edward Dibble. Middleville; George Harris Spaulding. Hastings; Edward Adolph Perone, Cloverdale; Lynn J. MaUiaon. Lake Odessa R 3; George Shriber. Hastings R 3; J. Otho Buck. Carlton Center, Hastings R 5; Hany Wendal White. Nashville; Martin Frank Foley. Hastings R 3; Sidney A. Hayes. Hastings; Elmer Glenn Downs. Portland,Ore.; Frank Edward Pilbeam. Middleville; Joseph B. Glossop, Delton; Arthur Brace, Jr., Middleville; Ray Earl Cress. Freeport; William B. Hinckley. Hastings R 3. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAANB TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Wat a pubic haartnp concerning propoaad amsraknants to ita Rufland Clwtar Township Zoning OrdhanoaMap «■ ba held on Tuesday. June 8. 2004 com­ mencing at 730 otloek pm., at the Ruiend Cherisr Tomhip HH. 246’ Heath Road, Hastings. MkMgan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE (nt tie terne Io be con­ sidered Include. In brief, tie Mowing: Ccneideraton ol tie appiceticn at Pend DexetopmenL tar rezoning of property tocaled on WeMertk Outot r. Deecrtaed ae: Rutend tbemahta COM AT THE WEST IM POST OF SEC­ TION 13. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; THENCE NM DEG 33WE. 1602.55 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1M UNE OF SAD SECPON 13 (BEARNG ORIENTATION MKHF GAN STATE PLANE SOUTH GRD): THENCE N71 DEG 5T4SE. 900.00 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE TANGENT OF RELOCATED HIGHWAY M-37A443; THENCE N30 DEG 43'23‘E. 115X16 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY UNE OF SAD RELOCATED HIGHWAY MS7M43; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 113.40 FEET ALONG SAD RIGHT OF WAY UNE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 7564.44 FEET ANO THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N72 DEG 2331T. 11346 FEET; THENCE N71 DEG 57-45-E, 4033 FEET ALONG SAD RIGHT OF WAY UNE TO THE PONT OF BEGHNNG; THENCE N14 DEG STSTW. 241.40.FEET: THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ANO SOUTH­ EASTERLY 297.46 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 134.00 FEET. AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS STS DEG 3217T. 240.04 FEET; THENCE S14 DEG 5633T, 123.12 FEET TO SAD NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY UNE: THENCE S71 DEG 57-45-W. 21531 FEET ALONG SAD RIGHT WAY UNE TO THE PONT OF BEGNNING. CONTANNG 1.193 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS. This property le currently zoned ee -er GENERAL BUSNESS DISTRICT. The appicenl eeeka rezoning to tie *C2” COIAtUN(TY BUSINESS DISTRICT. Such and tattler maMirs es may property come before the PpLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE rial tie Lend Uee Plan. Zontog Map and Zoning Ordnance are avaWili and may bo examined by tie general pubic at tie Rutland Charter Townahip Hal. during iwgiaer buaineaa houra and that copiee ot tie Zoning Ordnance andlor Land Uae Plan may be examined at aaid ptto■c hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE diet tie Rutland Charier Townahip Planning Commieexon laaarvea the right to recom­ mend diangee In tie prapoeed ordnances and to make Ha rec­ ommendation to tie Rutland Charter Townahip Board accord­ ingly, either al or loiowlng the public bearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tial upon eeven (7) days notoo to ths Rutland Charter Township Clerk, tie Township wB provtos nscesssry. ressonabls audtary aids and aarvtoes al tie pubic hearing to IndMduala weh deahtiae IndMduato requlring auxSaiy akto or aanlcea ehould contact tie Townahip Clerk as tie addreae or telephone number bated below. Al mtoxeaiad peraone are invited to bo prwaont al the akneaid time and piece to taka part In tw diacussion on the abovwpro- posed amendments. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSttP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 4MSS Dated: Apr? 20 2004 08&31907 (2W)MS-21M �The Huang* Banner - Thureday, May 20. 2004 — Paga 19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS True! In ma manar ot PAULA BACHMAN. Truai deled December 5.1994. TO AU. CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, PAULA BACHMAN, who Iwd at 321 Enel Grant StreeL HeeHnga. MfcNgen tied 0117/2004 lentng a certah »uet under me name of Bachmen Femiy Thai and deled 1206/1994 wherein me decedem wee me Sedtor end Donald A Bachman wee named ae me taatee aarving al me Hne ol or aa a raeut ol the docedena deem. Cradkora ol me decedent and ol me mat era nofad met M <Mme agaha me decedent or agaMthetnatwRIaloraverbanodunleeBpraeemad to Donald A. Bachman me nemad trueaee a tn W. Stoaon Road. Freeport. MtcNgan. warn 4 morthe a*a me daN a puMcalon a ma naioe. AprtS. 2004 Robert L Byington (P27B21) 222 W. Apple SI. P.O. Box 24* Haeanga. Ml 4P0BS cwrVW-TOOf Donald A Bachman 877 W Stoeon Road Fraeport. Michigan 49325 919-7954362 (6/20) BtG TO COLLECT A DOX ANY BfORMAnON WK OCOUH 8RLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OEHCE AT THE HUMBER MLOW » YOU AM Bi ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMeaaiaaay ba m ooraMona a a moregaga made by Rowland M. HoBator, a eMgN man, original mortgagorfa). to Aral Chicago NBD Mortgage Compeny. Mortgagee, detod July 8.1996. and recorded on jay 16 1998 In Uber 999 on Page 700. and aaelgned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Rogiarailon Syetome. Inc at lealgnri by an aaeigranart dated June 1. 1999 recorded on October 28. 1999 In Instrument 1037110. In Barry county record., McNgen. on which mortgage mere to claimed to be duo to mo dale heraot me sum a Forty-Four Thouaend One Hundred Ninety-Two And 19/100 Dolan (S44.192.19). toduang Mereet to 8.86% per annum. Under me power o< Bale contained In eald mort­ gage end me statute In such case made and pro­ vided, noloa b hereby given mat add mortgage wB ba toractoaad by a sale ot me mortgaged pramiaae, or acme part of mam. N puMc vendue, at ma Barry County Courthouae In HaaSnge ■ 1:00 PM. on June 24.2004. Said pramiaae an aluaMd In Townahip ol Aaayria. Barry County. Michigan, and aro deacrtbod am TTwt Eaet 75 rods of me Norm 112 of me Northeast 1A4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 7 wost. Assyria lownanp, Barry lAjurny, Mxxvgan, except the Souto 12 rods thereof, except: com­ mencing at the SoutooM comer of too North 1/2 of tie Northeast 1/4 of Secton 6. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; twice West X feet more or teas to place of beginning; thence North 1 degress 36 mindogreos 23 minutes 24 seconds WM 78 tost; thence South 1 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds EM 3X taet; thence North 88 degrees 23 minutes 24 seconds East 78 foot to too pteco of bogtoning The redemption period shal bo 6 months from tie dote of such sols, unteas determtood atwxfonod In accordance wRh MCLA 600.3241a. In which case tie redemption period shal bo 30 days from the Ms of such sate. Doted: May 20, 2004 For more toformolon. ptease cal: FC J 248.563.1311 Trot! A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Oectrunk. Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Tstagraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. MtaNgan 48025-5822 Hte 0023348F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Detaui has boon meds in toe condteone of a certain mortgage mods by: MtahM I Tamez, a single man to Ameriqueat Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18. 2002 and recorded March 18, 2002 in Inofrumonl Nuntw 1078800. Barry County Recorde, MtaNgan on which mortgage thers is ctaimod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Ntoety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight Dotes and Mnoty-Sta Conte ($88,678.86) inducing interM 13% per annum. . Under too power ot sate containod in said mort­ gage and too statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR bo torodoood by a sate of too mortgaged promisos, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at too Bony County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday. Juno 24,2004. Said premises aro equated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Mkhigan and are deocribod as: Commencing 20 Mds South of too SoutowM comer of Lot 1331, C8y of I Iselingo. Barry County, MtaNgan; thence EM 10 rods; toonco Souto 4 rods; toonco WM 10 rods; toonco North 4 rods to beginning. Qty of HasOngr, Barry CountyMtaNgw) being in toe Northeast comer of too Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Township 3 North, Rango 8 WM Commonly known as 1201 S Park St Hastings Ml 48058 The redemption period shafl be 6 months from date of such sate, unless determined abonI in accordance wito 1848CL 8003241a. in case too rodorMon period shal bo 30 days too dote of such sate. I: May 17.2004 Mortgage Company • & Associates, P.C. rquindre Rd. Sts 81 Ing Heights, Ml 48310 ) 303-3030 Rte No: 04-24221 5/20-6/17 STATE OF IRCHMAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate RLE NO. 20O4-33877-OE Estate of Marguerite Ruth Kauffman, deceased. Dote of birth: 10/17/13 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Marguerite Ruli Kauffman, who Rvod at 240 E. North Street, .tastings. Michigan dtad 03/2204 vreoaors of me aeoeoonr are nomeo mat an ctainw against toe estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to Htote O. Kauffman, named per­ sonal representative. or proposed personal reproeMative. or to both the probata court at 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings, and the namectyropooed personal reprosentafrvs wMhin 4 morthe after the date of puMcotion of this notice. May 7.2004 Patrick S. Hirzol (P23864) 836 Golden Avenue BoMe Creek, Mt 48015 286-883*8484 * Htes 0. Kauffman 133 Tony a BaHta Creak. Ml 48015 Regular mooting calod to Order al 730 p.m. 4 Board members and 4 guests present. Motion carried to appoint J. Wooer Prookfont Pro-Tem. R Barnum excuaed tor health reasons. Ptodgs of Alsgianoo Approvsd minutes and Treasurers report for 4A)4. Accepted Dopartmont reports. Motion canted to appoint Paul Corrie to servo as a Reserve Officer. Motion canted to increase al burial and al cre­ mation toes $50.00, elective 54-04. Motion canted to accept too highest bid tor too ■97 Pokes car. Motion canted to appoint W. Kahter A A Kenyon to reooivo tend ownership. Motion carried to compensate J Wooer tor hours worked ® Hickory Cemeteries. Approved May fails. Mooting adfoumsd at 837 p.m. RespectfuOy submitted Dobra Dewy-Pony, Cteri Attested toby Richard Barnum. Supervisor amaon (5/20) (5/20) FORECLOSURE NOTICE PETER M. soimEMiMNa associate*. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (348) 838-7480 H YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLnARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in toe oondRfons of a certain mortgage made by: JSS.Fdx.aaingtaporeonto Terra Fundtog, inc., A Colorado Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1868 and recorded March 31. 1888 In Document No. 1008861 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: WWta Fargo Bonk. NX. fca Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Aaaoctabon, as Trustee for Southern Pacific Secured Assets Corporation, CoMaraltzod AsM-Backod Notos Trust. Sortos 1866411. by assignment dated March 23, 2004 and received by end recorded in Berry County Records on April 2.2004, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at tie dote hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Throe Doters and Ninety-Two Cents ($55,483.82) inducing totarM 1334% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case matte and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torodoood by a seta of too mortgaged promises, or some pert of toom, at pubic venue, at too Berry County Courthouse In Heelings, Michigan at 1D0PM. on Thursday, May 27,2004. Said promises are Misted in Township of Berry, Barry County, MtaNgan. and aro deoerfoed as: The South 1/4 of too SoutooM 1/4 of too SoutooM 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Rango 8 WM ateo toot port of too South 1/4 of the SoutowM 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, lying Westerly ol tho Center of Highway 01 Commonly known aa 14680 Brooktodge Road. Hictory Comers Ml 48080 Tho redemption period shal bo 12 months from too dote of such cate, unteoa determined aban­ don* In accordance wRh 1848CL 8003241a. in - ----- a^_ ---- <- 4 penooNa «wa -J --- wracn case me louwi^wun anas do w oeys from too dote ot ouch sale. Dated: April 16.2004 Wais Faqo Bank, NX. fca WWto Fargo Bank Vtonsenta. NationN Aaeodation, as Trustee tor Soutoem PacMc Secured Asasts Corporalon, rrttateratrafl Asm Decked Notes Trust, Series 1868411. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney. Potestfvo & associates, P.C. 36150 De^jindro Rd. Ste 810 Staring Heights. Ml 48310 (588)303-3030 Pub: 4/22 - 5/20 Our Rte No: 04-22208 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This Em la a Bate coEaater otempBng oottMartaM. Any tatanwatawi otttataod oondNona of a certain mortgage made by: Dental Thomas and Rceorrwris Thomas, husband and wws v Mortgage ljocsmm. nogwroDon oysmms. haw. .. __ -----me., sowy as awa^^fawro* nornmoo ror nammuri ItMongage Company, an Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated Novomtw 20.2002 and recorded Decanter 18, 2002 In Document Number 1083887. Berry County Records, MtaNgan on which mortgage there is ctaimod to bo due at too dote hereof too sum of One Hundred FRy-Throo Thousand Ono Hundred Forty-Six Dotes wrd NtrWy46no Cents ($153,148.88) inctodtog InterM 83% per annum. Under too power of cate containod in said mort­ gage and too statute in auch caao made and pro­ vided, nolfoo is hereby givon toot acid mortgage wfl roreaooea oy a obm or me mungagoa premraes, or some part d toom, al public venue, at toe Berry County Courthouae in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, June 17,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodtend. Barry County, MtaNgan, and are deocribod as: Parcel B: Beginning at a point on too North Ino of Section 15. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, dtetant South 88 degrees 18* 4r East 385.00 teat from toe Northwest comer of said section; toonoo Souto 88 degrees 18*47" EM 23030 tael along eaid North Ina; toonco Souto 02 dagroae 22* 19* WM 326.00 teat; toonco North 88 dsgreos 18’47" West 208.50 foot; toonco North 02 degrees 22* 18* EM 51.00 toot; toonoe North 88 degrees 18* 47" WM 2130 toot; toonoo North 02 degrees 22* 18* EM 275.00 tool to toe petal of beginning. Subject Io an ease­ moot for pubSc highway purpose i c ror the Northerly 33 toot thereof tor Jordan Road. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd, Woodtend Ml 48687 Tho rsdsmptton period shal bo 6 months from fte date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1848CL 8003241a. to which case toe redemption period shal bo X days from too dale of auch aate. Dated: MayJ2,2004 .......... ....... Mortgage Etecfronic Registration Systems, Inc., soloiy as nominee for Hamiton Mortgage Company Uortgeger Attorneys: Potosttvo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Doquindre Rd. Ste 810 Staring Heights, Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-24087 om-ni 5/20-6/10 Maa of 8DRY TWO THOUSAND DRED MNETY BIX AND 64/180 DOLLARS coBMattabL Any taterwMBoa efctetaod wB bo uaod tor this purpoaa. If you are In the MORTGAGE SALE - DatauRhoa boon mode in the condHons ot a certain mortgage mode by. rtyan l womsnoorp ano nooy woorenootp, nuebond and wito, executed by too apouoo to subject their homestead interM In too promiooc to tote mortgage to Homoownoro Loan Corp., A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, doted December 18,2002 and recorded January 24, 2003 In tootrumont Number 1066112 Barry County Records, MtaNgan. Said mortgage was aooigned Io: Mortgage Etecfronic Registration Systems, Inc., by aoaignmont doled December 16,2002 and recorded May 16.2003 in Inotrument Number 1104604, on which mortgage there io ctaimod to be duo at too dote hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen Doiara and Thirty-Six Conte ($17831336) hdudtag InterM 735% per annum. Under too power ol sate containod in said mort­ gage and toe statute In auch caee made and provtoea, nonce is nerooy given van san mongago ww bo torocioood by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puNk venue, al toe Barry County Courthouae in Hastings, Michigan at 130PM. on Thursday, May 27.2004. Said premieea are situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are deocribod aa: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. STATE OF MCHF GAN, IS DESCRBED AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE WEST 286 FEET OF THE NORTH 480 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2. NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THE WEST 66 FEET OF THE NORTH 480 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2. NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RYAN L WESTENDORP. BY WARRANTY DEED-AFFIDAVIT OF LOST DOCUMENT DATED 03/28AJ1 AND RECORDED 01/2402 K DOCU­ MENT NO. 1073580, OF THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly Known as 4044 Jordon Rd, Freeport Ml 49325 The redemption period shal bo 6 montoe from toe date of such sate, untecs determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1848CL 8003241a. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 18. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, he.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 610 Storing Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Fie No: 04-23356 Pub: 4/22 -5/20 0MJ14T1 Nottco Of Mortgoge Foredoaure Stee TMB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BIFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WBX K USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTYATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may bo NoBoo Of Mortgage Foreciooure Selo TH» RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This ateo may bo MORTGAGE SALE - DotauR hoe been made to too oondteons ot a mortgage made by Christopher J. Hortko, a atagte man, original mortgagors), to EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 13. 2002, and recorded on October 7. 2002 in taafrumont 1088843. and aaelgned by add Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Compeny as Trustee tor EquMrot 2003-1 as assignee by an aaoignmont dated Aprt 14, 2004 recorded on April 28, a»>4 in htarumont 1128314. in Barry county records, MtaNgan, on vMch mort­ gage toere la claimed to bo duo d too dote hereof too sum of Ono Hundred TWent^Rvo Thousand Four Hundred Seventeen And 80/100 DoBars ($125,417.80). tadudtag InterM at 7.76% per annum. Ureter too power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and too statute in auch caee mode and pro* Mad, ndtoe la hereby given toot Md mortgage wR bo torocioood by a aate of too mortgaged premteoc, or come port of them, al puMc vendue, at toe Bony County Courthouse in Heallnga d IDO PM. on Juno 17.2004. Said premiooe aro oBuated in Cty of HoNtoga, Barry County. MtaNgan, and are dascrtbaJ as: Lot 1286 and too Souto 8 rods of Lot 1300 of too CBy (tormorty Wtego) of HaaBngs aooordhg to too recorded plot toereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period ahofl bo 8 montoe from toe dote of ouch aate, unteoa dsterminod aban­ doned In acoorrianoo vrito MCLA 8003241a. in which case toe redemption period she! bo X days from too date of ouch sate. Dated: My 13.2004 For more takamaSon, pteoou col: FC R 248303.1305 Trott* Trott. PC. Attomoys For Deutsche Bonk NoHontf Trust Company ee Trustee for EquMrot 2003-1 30400 Wtegroph Rd Ste 2X Btaghem Fenns, MtaNgan 480253822 „ F8O8018664F01 MORTGAGE SALE - DotauB has boon made to toe oondNona of a mortgage made by David Johnson, a stogie mon, original mortgagors), to Oakridge Mortgage Compeny. Mortgagee, doted Mr 16. 1997, and recorded on July 22. 1887 in Liter 702 on Pago 568. and aMyed by moans aeoignmonte to NaBonobanc Mortgage Corporation aa assignee by an aaoignmont doted December 2. 1867 recorded on February 23,1868 in instrument 1007825, to Berry county records, MtaNgan, on which mortgage toere is ctaimod to bo duo al too dote hereof too sum ol Eighty Thousand Rvo Hundred Forty-Seven And 41/IX DoBars (8X347.41), hetudtog interM st 7% per annum. Undsr too power of sate containod in said mort­ gage and tie Mtuto to such case mode and pro­ vided. notioe is hereby given that Md mortgage wB bo lorecloood by a aate d too mortgaged premiooe, or some port of toom. at puNta vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at IDO PM, on Juno 24.2004. Said premises are situated to VBago of MiddtevRe, Barry County, MtaNgan, and aro dooertbod as: Lot X and too WM 4 test of Lot X of MtedteMe Downs No. 5. according to toe record­ ed ptat toereof as recorded to Uber 5 of Ptete, Page 431 County, tAriVgen. Tho redemption period ahal bo 6 months from too dtao of ouch aate, unteoa dsterminod aban­ doned to accordonoo rrito MCLA 8X324la. to Mich case too redemption period shod ba X days from too date of ouch aate. Dated: Mya. 2004 * For more totormaton, pteoao cal: FC G 248.563.1310 Trott * Trot, P.C. Attorneys For Bonk of America, NX successor to interest by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 304X leiogreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Flo 8024374F01 THB RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANVHRORMAnON 0B1MNB) WU. BE UMD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMMR BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dstauk has boon made to too oondteons of a mortgage made by Becky Angles, an unmarried woman, to America's Monoylno, toe., mortgagoo, doted November 24,1888 and recorded December 3. 1866 to toctrument Number 1021731, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Chooo Bank d Toxas, NX fka Texas Commerce Bank NX. as Cwtodtan by assignment Mod, November 24.1868 and recorded on Dooembor 3, 1868 to tootrumont Number 1021732 , Bony County Records. There is ctaimod to bo duo on ouch mortgage too sum of Ono Hundred FortyBgN Thousand Seventy-Eight and T8/1X DoBare (8148D78.18) tockidtog totarM at too rate of 83% per annum. Under toe power of seta containod to too mort­ gage and too statutes of too Stats of MtaNgan, la hereby given toot too mortaago wB be lorecloood by a solo of too mortgaged premiere, or some port of toom, at puMc venue at too Berry County Courthouae to HaaBngs to Bony County, MtaNgan at 1D0 p.m. on Moy 27.2004. The premtaoo are located to too Cty ot Hastings. Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described as: Tho EM 415 fool of toe WM 715 fool of tost pert d too EM haB of too SoutowM quarter of SocBon 32, Town 4 North. Rango 8 WM lying rvonn or ins Mcntgan uorarar naaroao or way and Souto of too canterino of taring Road. The redemption period shal bo 6 montos from too dote of ouch ateo. unteoa too property is doterrmnoa an ononnon ■ sccoraanoo wan 18003241a. to which caao too redemption period she! be X days from too dote of tho aate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredootog mort­ gagee can rescind toe seta to too event a 3rd party buys toe property and toere to a almuBanooua ree* okiBon w» toe borrower, to toot event, your dam­ ages, V any, aro Mted solely to too return of toe bid amount tendered at sale. Doted: April 22.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chooo Bonk of Texas, NX fca Tnaa Commerce Bank NX, as Cuslodtan, As Assignee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 244.X19 NoSco Of M0fM«e Foractaoww Sato TMB RRM BA OST COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A OST ANY BFORMMION WE 0BTAMWU.M USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BBX1WF YOU ARE M ACTIVE IRLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may bo res tindad toy Sretareoteolng orerlgagM In Bret oeonL your Mnagaa, W any, ahaB bo Bann­ ed ootaly to the return ot the Hdamounr tenriorod at solo, phis IntorooL MORTGAGE SALE - DotauR has boon made to too conditions of a mortgage made by Mtaholo M. Davis, unmarried, original mortgagors), to The CIT Group/Conoumer Ftoence.'toc^ Mortgsgoo. doted August 1,2002, and recorded on August 12.2002 to toofojmont 1085407. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bonk of Now Vbrk aa Trustee for too Corttecotehokters of CWABS. Inc Asset Backed Corttecatee, Sartos 20O3GC1 as assigns! by an assignment doted November 6, 2003 recorded on November 18.2003 to tootomont 1117640, to Barry county records. MtaNgan, on which mortgage there to ctaimod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Sevonty-Tso Thousand Ntoe Hundred Sixty-Two And (Win Dolors ($72382.06), todudtog totarM at 736% par annum. Under toe power of seta containod to ated mort­ gage and toe statute to auch cane mode and providod, noBoa to hereby givon that Md mortgage wR bo foreefoood by a solo of too mortgaged premises, or some part of toom. at pubBc vendue, at too Barry County Courthouae to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on June 17.2004. Said premtoos are attuated to CRy of Heatings, Berry County, MtaNgan, and are described as: Lot 1175 of too CRy. formerly Vtoago of Hastings, according to too recorded ptot toereof, edtfoet to eowomonte. reoarvoBona. roofrtcBons and feNte* lions of record. ■ any. The redsmptton period ohofl bo 6 montos from too dote of ouch sste, untoee ttetermtoed aban­ doned to aocorttanco vrito MCLA 8003241a, to which case toe redampBon period ahal box days from toe dote of ouch sate. Doted: May 13,2004 For more tolonrwAon, pteoao cal: FC X 248.563.1302 Trot* Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of Now \lork as Trustee tor toe CertMcatehoidsrs ot CWABS. Inc liresl Docked CortBtaatec. Sortac 2003BC1 X400 TUograph Rd Ste 200 Bto^wn Fwms, MfcNgw 48025-5822 Rte*023852F01 NOTICE Absentee Ballots - Annual Election June 14,2004 Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, MI. Write or call (269)948-4400 to receive applications for an absent voter ballot. Final application date is Saturday, June 12, 2004 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm i �Page 20 - Thursday, May 20. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Prosecutor’s opponent withdraws from contest Marcei Stoetzel, who filed to run for Barry County Prosecuting Attorney May II. withdrew his candidacy last Friday. His move leaves incumbent Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill alone on the ballot for both the August primary and November general election. McNeil will be seeking his second four- year term after having been elected in November 2000 and appointed a month later to succeed the resigned Dale Crowley. In a prepared statement last week about his decision to seek re-election. McNeill said. “Four years ago. 1 ran for this position because I believed in my abilities, over any­ one else's, to represent and protect the queen mattresses. Complete, 2bd. cottages, sleep 6. Sandy never used. Must sell! beach access witn dock & rowboat. Back yard Gun (517)719-8062 Lake State Park. Weekly A monthly rental, $500-5800. $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ (616)291-5012. ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 2004 YAMAHA YZ85: Great condition. $2,500 obo. 1995 Kawasaki KX80, fresh top end ported & polished by TAR Machine. Kuns great! $1,000 obo. (269)623-5884 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: LEAF Lake Odessa, 893 Beech St. AMISH DROP Thursday, Friday A Satur­ KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, day, 9am-? Stackable washer A dryer A misc. $500.obo, (269)94841502 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call (269)838-7635 or (269)838­ 8909. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: May 19, 20, 21, 9am-5pm. 434 E. Court St., Hastings. BARN SALE- Rain or shine. Multiple families. Tractors, tools, dothes, etc. Wed.-Sat., May 19th-22nd., 8am 5pm. 1140 S. Mason Rd., Nash­ ville. GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 22nd, 8am-4pm. Rain or FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel Shine! 236 Nelson St, Hast­ master, 7 gang reel mowers, ings. Pots, pans, dishes, oth­ hvdraulic lift. Good condi­ er household A misc. items, tion, $4,000 obo. Call men A womens clothing. (269)948-4190. LARGE GARAGE SALE May 20, 21 A 22. 1805 Bould­ FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel er Dr. NOT IN COUNTY master 7-Gang, reel mowers, WIDE SALES. Many differ­ good condition, $5,000. Call ent items, books, luggage, (269)944-4190. office items, travel /bags, dothes, Christmas items, FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ bikes, tapes, mens ball caps, tor, 24” drum type, 3 point stuffed animals, ladies golf hitch. Great shape, $750. Call bead counters and much more. E State Rd. to Powell (269)948-4190 to Boulder. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. LAST EVER GARAGE SALE! 4787 S. M-37 Hwy., 2 miles south of M-79. Friday, May 21st 10am-7pm; Satur­ day, 10am-3pm. Lots of ev­ WATER GARDENING: erything. All items in Excel­ Water Lilies, aquatic plants. lent condition. Low prices. Goldfish A Kot, liners, No Early Sales* pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1995 CHEVY TAHOE 1030. Open Monday-Friday Loaded, $7,800 OBO. 9am-530pm; Saturday, 9am- (616)262-3338 RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)204-0600 CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all who attended our 40th Anniversary Open House, sent cards or just wished us a Happy Annivesary. We especially want to thank our sons and daugh­ ters-in-law for making the Open House happen with all their planning and hard work. It was a day we shall always remember. Thanks again, everyone. Lee and Marian Cook. DAS REMODELING A MORE Specializing in kitchens, refadng A new cabinets. Customized interi­ or A exterior, projects for your home. Free estimates. Call (269)967-1832. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. , , TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your deaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Cal! (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. I WILL HAUL your cars away for free. Call (269)209-1916. KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to Fife Lake. State land, Manistee River, trails. Ideal getaway loca­ tion. Drive and cleared site 2000 SILVERADO LS 1500: already installed, electric. extended cab, 53 Vortec, DRAKE'S DAYCARE has 2 $25,900, $500 down, 45k, Leer cap A running full time or part time open­ $320/month, 11% land con­ boards, like new (SHARP), ings 1st shift and 2 openings tract. loaded, many extras. 3rd shift. Food Program, lots www.northemlandco.com. (269)948-9116 of activities and TLC. Northern Land Company, (269)945-9612 Licence 1-800-968-3118. '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ JDF080263555. SAT: 88K, very dean, power OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 1 ’ R, sunroof, full power, auto May 23rd, l-4pm. 1826 Pine shift, new tires, asking Hill Drive. 4 Bedroom, 3 CAMP SITE rustic A lake­ $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. bath custom built walk-out side. (269)623-3182 ranch in Pine Haven Estates. I WILL HAUL your junk 2400sq. ft. finished. Beauti­ cars away for free. Call Brad, fully landscaped with un(269)209-1916. HASTINGS 4 ATTENTION: work from home, $500-52,500 month part time; $3,000-57,000 month full time. Free CD Rom. www.NewQualityLife.com 1-800-532-6304. EQUIPMENT OPERATORS/LABORER: to $25/ hr. + benefits. Entry/skilled, many needed. (Major Com­ pany) ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. OM11 (PG) aaa/MBaM 1230. Z50. SOO. 700.915 FWSXTL5 11 15 OTWYtRlMM MEDICAL RECORDS CLFRK/FRONT DESK: to $13/hr. + benefits! (Hospi­ tal) Basic office duties, good phone skills. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. 11O0.135.4:10.046.920 FWS4TLS1153 ■i IMt MH (PG) 11 00AM ■■■U (PG-13) 10Q310.S20Z25.930 HWSATLS1135 PRETZEL/CHIP I DELIV­ ERY: to $30,000/yr. * bene­ fits! Local route! No special licenses needed. Paid train­ ing! Need now! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. AVAM-ABU MOW I FACTORY/MACHINIST: to $15/hr. + great benefits! Ad­ vancement* Paid training! Permanent! Start Now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. I SECURITY OFFICERS/ EMT: to $27,000/yr. * bene­ fits! Many needed 2 shifts available. Entry I skilled. (616)949-2424 lobline fee. GILKEY LAKE CAFE open­ ing in July in Barry County is seeking all positions, first and second shifts. For more information contact Barbara at (269)945-0818 mornings or send resume to: 7207 Gurd Rd., Hastings, Ml. 49058. HELP WANTED: part time sales/service person for ca­ ble company in the Hast­ ings/Freeport »rca. Must have own transportation and tools. A good driving record is a must. Sent resume to: P.O. Box 169, Freemont, MI. 49412 THE FOLLOWING OPEN­ INGS ARE AVAILABLE: Dishwashers - must be 16, evening shifts; Cooks - day and evening shifts available; Bartenders - experienced on­ ly! Day and evening shifts. Also wait staff, must be at least 18, day and evening shifts. Apply in person at Pe­ ter's Food and Spirits, 121 S. Grove St., Delton. (269)623­ 2810 Kt < rt alum FOR SALE travel trailer, 1994 Eddie 18' Tandem axle, air, awning, furnace, self contained. Excellent condi­ tion, $3,200. '269)948-8358 rights of crime victims in Barry County. I believed I could perform the responsibili­ ties of this office in such a way that would make Barry County a safer place to livp. “I was privileged to win the support of the voters in 2000. and I have worked tire­ lessly over the past four year to represent the people of Barry County with honesty and fairness. I am running for re-election because 1 believe 1 have upheld the respon­ sibility and integrity of this office, and because 1 continue to be the strongest can­ didate for the position.*’ McNeil added, “A candidate for an office with the responsibility held by the prosecut­ ing attorney should have some basic expe­ rience as an attorney. A candidate should have the commitment of his convictions and the experience to know what the job entails. A candidate should not only care about victims and making sure the job is done well, but also be able to back up this care with the ability to follow through in every aspect of tbe job. 1 have that experi­ ence and commitment.” He said that in 2000, before he was elect­ ed. the office prosecuted only 151 felony cases. Felony cases more than doubled the next year, and they have increased at least 10 percent every year since. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office prosecuted more than 400 felony cases last year and more than a thousand misde­ meanors. including many serious cases involving child molesters, drug dealers and homicide. “I have over eight years of experience in prosecutmg cases, the last four as the elect- Two GR men apprehended in auto theft, home invasion Two Grand Rapids men have been arrested in connection with home inva­ sion apd auto theft after one vehicle crashed on 76th Street last Friday in Caledonia Township. Facing charges from the original home’ invasion are Lawrence Washington Brooks Jr.. 47. of Grand Rapids and Shannon Darnell Cates (34) of Grand Rapids. Brooks is facing a charge of home invasion second degree while Cates is facing* charge of home invasion second degree, two counts of unlawful driving away of an auto, and fleeing and eluding, third degree. A female passenger in the allegedy stolen car was inter­ viewed but not charged with any criminal offense. 1 Cates had been on parole will be facing parole violations as well. Both men have been arraigned in 63rd District Court, Cascade. Brooks received a $5,000 bond and Cates’ bond was set at $15,000. Cates, who got away from the after­ noon crash scene on 76th Street, eventu­ ally was apprehended later Friday evening. Officers learned the man stole a Mercury Cougar from 76th Street. When arrested, after yet another police pursuit and crash. Cates was now in his second stolen vehicle of the day. This car a 1984 Plymouth was stolen as it sat running outside the Center Point Mall in Grand Rapids. A patrol unit from the Kent County Sheriff Department then spotted the stolen vehicle in Gaines Township and attempted a traffic stop. The driver and female passenger fled from this officer and eventually crashed near the intersec­ tion of Cherry Valley (M-37) and 108th Street in Caledonia Township. The driver again fled from the vehicle into the wools. A deputy was able to maintain visual contact with the suspect and he was taken into police custody. The driver and passenger were checked out at area hospitals and neither was admitted. It all started when a lady arriving home at her residence in the 10400 block of 1 vanrest SW. Byron Township, observed two men leaving out of her sliding doors. She immediately called police and gave a description of their vehicle. Soon after the information was relayed to the patrol cars in the area. Deputy Nathan Ertle observed a truck matching the descrip­ tion and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and increased in speed to elude the officer. The vehicle lost control in the 2000 block of 76th Street SE. Gaines Township, and crashed off the roadway. The driver fled into the woods and the passenger. Brooks, was taken into cus­ tody at the crash scene. While still searching in the area officers were informed that a citizen nearby had report­ ed a 2000 Mercury Cougar stolen from the 2100 block of 76th Street, very close to the crash scene. The victim apparently had left the car keys in the vehicle. Some stolen property was recovered at the crash scene. ed prosecutor," McNeill said. "And every I year, tbe office has operated within oar budget." The prosecuting attorney decides who is I charged with what crime. After a defendant I Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill is charged, the prosecutor is responsible! with proving the case at trial. The prosecu­ tor also has oversight responsibility in the handling of allegations by law enforcement personnel. The prosecutor has the responsi­ bility of protecting children in Prohn Court who have been abused or neglected. McNeill and bis wife, Lori, have two young boys. He is a member of Central United Methodist Church and is chair the Pastor Parish Committee at the church. He has played a role in the creation of Green Gables Haven Shelter and both the aduh and juvenile drag courts. He has been pres­ ident of the Kiwanis of Hasting* and an active member for 10 yean and president of the Hany County Bar Association. McNeill serves on the Executive Committee of the Community Corrections Advisory Board. He has been a contributing member for many yean with the Barry Community Foundation, Barry County United Way and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. He has also served for many yean as a Barry County YMCA volunteer and basket­ ball coach. Red Cross blood drive and a* a mentor at Hastings Middle School. FOLICEBEAT Wayland motorcyclist killed In crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred about 6:52 p.m. Monday. May 17. in Orangeville Township. According to Michigan State Police al the Hastings post. Gregory Birkhold, 52, of Wayland, lost control of the motorcycle when he was negotiating a curve and it slid across the road. The motorcycle collided with a car driven by a 55-year-old Hastings woman who was not injured. Birkhold was pronounced dead at the scene. It isn’t known yet if he was struck by the car or his own motorcycle after be was thrown from it According to officials, Birkhold did not have a cycle endorsement and his driver’s license was suspended/revoked at the time of the crash. He was wearing a helmet Police said they weren’t sure if alcohol was a factor. The driver of the car had not been drink­ ing. State Police were assisted on scene by the Orangeville Fire Department, Wayland EMS and AiiCarew. . . .. , ,,,,,1....... ............. Police seek Information on hit and run HASTINGS — A 15-yew-old Hastings gni was struck by a car that left tbe scene on Grant Street near Wilson Street about 10:23 p.m. Thursday. May 13. The girt was treat­ ed for minor injuries at the scene by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Tbe car is described as a dark blue, early '90s GM. possibly an Oldsmobile Cutlass, having a loud exhaust and was last seen heading west from the 500 block of East Giant Street. Police are asking anyone with information about tbe identity of the driver or owner of tbe vehicle to cal! the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. Local teen pedestrian struck by vehicle HASTINGS — Hastings City Police Tuesday reported a pedestrian accident involv­ ing a 16-year-old Hastings teen. The girt was strack by a north-bound vehicle driven by Tantra Laskey. 40, of Hastings, while crossing South Hanover Street at 6:44 am. According to the report, Laskey was "unable to avoid the teen as she stepped into the path of her vehicle." Tbe extent of the girt's injuries were unknown, but not thought Io be life threatening. She was taken by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Off duty trooper nabs video thief HASTINGS — A 25-year-old Hastings man was apprehended Thursday morning. May 13. at the Movie Outpost, 836 W. State St, by off duty Michigan State Trooper Bryan Roderick. Roderick identified himself and prevented tbe suspect from leaving tbe store after he heard the manager tell an employee to call the Hastings City Police. The man is accused of attempting to take a VHS movie. According to Hastings police, he was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County jail. - Man held on Insufficient check charges Hasting* — James Callan. 18, of Middleville was arrested and charged with three counts of felony insufficient checks. The incidents were alleged to have occurred between April 14 and April 20. In a separate incident, charge* against him also are pending in connection with fraud­ ulent purchases made over the Internet. Woman arrested for retail fraud ORANGEVILLE — Jennifer Miller, 28. was arrested on a warrant from Battle Creek, charging her with retail fraud after authorities received complaints that a woman was asking residents for money. Miller is reported to have gone to homes and boats in the area asking for money to get back to Hastings. Man acquitted in school disturbance HASTINGS — A jury in Barry County District Court has acquitted Brent Martin of Vermontville of a charge of a disorderly person disturbing the peace resulting from an incident Feb. 6 at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. At the time of the incident, school administrators and Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, who responded to a 911 call from the school, alleged that Martin, who had come to the school to pick up his son. became disorderly and used profanity in the presence of a minor. School officials alleged that Martin was agitated when he left the elementary school and went to Vermontville an attempted to get a message to his 15-year-old daugh­ ter at Maple Valley JrJSr. High School. School administrators and Deputy Gary Pearson, the school liaison officer from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department met Martin and informed him that he would not be allowed inside to pick up the girl. No charges were filed against Martin in Eaton County District Court Martin rejected a plea bargain offered by Barry County prosecuting attorney Carrie Rapacz and he represented himself during the trial. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 2004 - Page 21 Six Hastings teachers get pink slips by Marcie Westover Staff Writer With an “uncertainty in funding." action to lay off six teachers in the Hastings School System was taken at Monday night's meeting of the Board of Education. Those affected by the layoffs are Dustin Gill. Susanne Glerom. Anthony Marsiglia. Trisha Mosley. Amy Oster and Kelly Petersen. The teachers were notified before May 1. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Chris Cooley said. “When (the financial) picture clears up” for the school district, the board at that time may look into possible recall of some personnel. Three young residents of Rutland Township were honored with a certificate, plaque and a "special tribute" last Wednesday evening for doing positive work oy cleaning up and caring for the Rutland Township Cemetery. Earning the congratulations were (from left) Feleda Gibbs. Kayla Gibbs and Faith Gibbs, shown with Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr. Rutland Township adopts cost recovery ordinance by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The cost recovery ordinance rates and charges were adopted, with an "initial respond­ ing unit" fee of $250 at the Rutland Township T aid meeting May 12. Resolution #2004-23 established fees “for certain fire and emergency services" for Ordinance # 2004-101. which was adopted "for the purpose of providing financial reimburse­ ment to the township in the operation of a fire department from those receiving direct benefits from the fire protection senice." With the cost recovery ordinance, the town­ ship has a way to recover funds when the fire department is called to a respond to a scene, such as an accident. Insurance companies of the parties involved are billed and pay the township for the services. Residents in Rutland Township would not be charged, because they already pay taxes to provide the emergency service. The vote for the resolution was 4-3. with the same members who voted for the ordinance as voting for the fee schedule. Those supporting the ordinance and sesoiution were Supervisor Jim Carr. Joe Lyons. Dorothy Flint and Robert Lee. Voting against both were Sandy Greenfield. Robin McKenna and Gary Rogers Aside from the initial responding unit rate of $250. with “additional charges for any addition­ al equipment as determined by the fire chief or his/her representative will be charged by hour as listed, pumpers $100 per hour, rescue truck $100 per hour, tankers $65 per hour, grass trucks $30 per hour and command truck $25 per hour." If any half hours occur, then the full hour charge is used. In other business the board: • Adopted Resolution #2004-24 for the road projects with total paved road expenditure at $11,738. the total grave road expenditure at $41,742. and the chloride application project at $23,960 for a total of $77,440. The previous resolution was repealed and the new road project ordinance with a further out­ line was adopted. With the chloride application project the first application will be “at 26 percent and applied after the Barry County Road Commission has graded the roads smooth and asked not to pull shoulders prior to this application." If there was a second application, it would also be at the 26 percent with the about requests, and the board asked for notification prior to the second appli­ cation. • Heard an update on the "Algonquin Lake Estates Plat" lawsuit, where the township is a third party defendant. Attorney Jim Porter stated that the township has residents on both sides of the issue and want to protect their ordinances. Porter asked that the township be excused from appearing at trial, since they have no need to call witnesses. • Supervisor Carr introduced and recognized Faith Gibbs. Felecia Gibbs and Kayla Gibbs for their “positive” involvement in the community and cleaning up at the Rutland Township Cemetery. The three young residents received a certificate, plaque and “Special Tribute." • Heard and placed on file the auditor's report, with a comment on the Township with an "overall fairly healthy fund balance." • Heard the monthly police report that there were 69 calls for Rutland Township. • Approved American Promotional Events Firework Permit for the sale of fireworks in the Wal-Mart parking lot June 21 through July 6. • Postponed until the next meeting to have a new resolution for the poverty guidelines, under which residents under certain conditions can petition the Board of Review for a tax break. • Approved the YMCA contract for 2004 for $3,090 to provide recreational activity for resi­ ing they also approved lhe proposal. The schools are still waiting for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to grant final approval. • Approved the personnel report with retire ments of Cindy Bender. Patricia Bunch. Thoma* Gibson, and Mary Inman The board also approved the appointment of Amy Tebo as principal at Star Elementary and of Kenanne Sherwood al the Childcare Center. • Granted final approval for the Hastings Middle School Science Summer Study Trip to Washington DC and Gettysburg. The board also granted approval in principle and final approval for the Hastings High School HOSA (health occupations) Conference in Orlando. Florida. • Accepted a gift of a Wurlitzer organ, valued at $500. from the Rebecca Quist family to be placed in the Hastings High School choir room. The board also accepted a hammer strength neck machine Irom teacher James Sutherland for the high school weight room The Hastings Educational Enrichment Before the second semester began, the school board had announced the layoff of 13 teachers and five custodians, but eventually several were recalled. Last May there were 26 teachers were notified of layoffs, including Gill. Glerum, Marsiglia. Osler and Peterson. All were recalled, but once again they face the prospect of losing their jobs. Cooley said the teachers in the layoff are “real quality" and officials would like to keep them in the school system. The layoffs are the result of the strapped budg­ ets that schools across the state are experiencing. For the teachers the possibility of being called back depends on the financial future the school is trying to determine. Part of determining the financial future began when the board presented the first draft of the pro­ posed financial plan for 2004-2005. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas said the budget represents a lol of “hard work." Some of the proposed items in tbe budget have instruction expenditures decreasing 4.1 percent, with $127,007 which "is due to savings from teacher retirements, staff reductions and elimina­ tion of instructional programs, offset by contractu­ al wage increases." The school system’s actions to decrease specif­ ic areas is directly linked to i decrease in revenue from local, stale and federal sources. Examples of federal revenue decreases include the Title I" grants decreasing by $122,123 or down 26.95 percent. Another federal decrease is the “Class Red.. Eisenhower/Title IT which is down $176,454 or 54.91 percent For the school system the estimated fund bal­ ance. something akin to a bank savings account on June 30 is $665277. The decreases in revenue and expeditures are spread across many areas. There will be a pubic bearing on the proposed 2004-2005 budget Monday. June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School. In other business the school board: • Approved a proposal for a cooperative swim team with Thomapple Kellogg High School. At the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meet­ dents in the Township. • Continue to look into options and designs for a sign for the Township Hall. 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The Hastings High School lecture hall was filled with friends as the alumni choir filled the room with sound and soloists brought back memo­ ries of operettas and musicals past, directed by Moyer during his distinguished career in the Hastings school system. Choral director Patti LaJoye accompanied on the keyboard and Moyer's granddaughter, Jenny Bender Russell, directed the entire ensemble. Some of the choristers live right around the comer and others came from as far away as Hawaii to per­ form. Moyer and his wife. Eileen, died last fall as the result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash. They were both 80 years old. Moyer is fondly remembered in the area for fine The alumni choir included members from the classes from the 1950s through the 1980's. It was directed by Moyer's grand­ daughter. Jenny Bender t 04 MONTANA Dreisbach celebrates MICHIGAN $397 x 36 months WEEK! ✓ 04 ENVOY 4X4 Loaded w/features! 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He started teaching al Hastings High in 1949 and retired in the early 1980s. Some choir members who performed Saturday night graduated in the '50s and one grad­ uated in 1985. An important part of the concert was the pre­ miere of a song being written to honor Moyer, arranged by composer Randol Bass. “Gifts” was both poignant and hopeful In addition, the entire choir sang “The Road Not Taken." accompanied by Joyce Day-Bieka and “How can 1 keep from singing.” There were eight solos performed by former high school singers. Some hadn't sung in public since high school and others were influenced by their experience under Moyer to become music teachers. The soloists were Chery l Hodges-Selden. Reka Hine-Veras. Diane Pryor. Gary Halier. Bill Brace, Sue Engle. Fred Jacobs and Paula Allerding. One former choir member commented before the concert. “I am really looking forward to the Moyer tribute on May 15 and only wish we had done this while he was alive.” This person lives outside uis area and contin­ ued. “Of course. 1’11 be there! As for me. being on stage with any of the former Moyer operetta peo­ ple would be a thrill” Jack Bender spoke movingly and with humor about Herb Moye, who was picky even about music sung at home. Choir members were Linnie Peters Ehredt, Tina Pettingill Williams, Paula Lewis Allerding. Cinda Bender. Jenny Bender Russell. Steve Reid. Susie Francik Willhem. Susan Engle. Joyce Day Biela.Sally Shuster Shoff, Ann Castleman Devroy. Barbra Ann Scott, Jeanne Cole Hillary. Julie McAllister Ludens. Robert Case. Walt Chrysler, Thomas Chandler. Terry Dennison. Deborah Newell Hall. Martha Sothard Musak. Jo Ann Sherwood Kruko. Rica Veras. Kay Durghdoff, Bonnie Mackenzie. Donna Mathews. Mark Wallace. Fred Jacobs. Herb Howell. Gary Haller, Martha Ironside, Linda Stampfler. Linda Belson Cobb. Janice Bassett Horton. Janet (Smith) Neil. Barb Ziegler. Dianne Pryor. Cheryl Hodges Selden. Bill Brace. Scott Taylor. James Pryor, Mike Clardy. Mike McMillan. Manlyn (Case) Storm. Mindy (Vaught) Deckard and Kim (Wallace) Bessler 02 GMC SONOMA EXT. 4X4 04 CHEVY 2500 HD X-CAB 02 PONTIAC AZTEK AWD 4X4. DURAMM OKSEL (MV 11.000 MUS. LONG BOX. IS PKG LOW KES LOADED PRICED TO SELL QUO 1 OWNER. V-6. PW/PL. EXCELLENT CONDITION $13,888 $257 DOWN - ONLY $257 MONTH $33,888 TEACHERS, cont. from page 21-----Foundation gift of funds totaling S2.O26.5O to cover various activities also was accepted. The board also accepted a gift of $1,000 toward the purchase of a climbing wall at Southeastern Elementary School from Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cherry, in honor of his parents. John and Theresa Cherry. A gift of $2,160 from the Southeastern Elementary PTO was accepted to purchase various items and for landscaping the courtyard on the southeast side of the building. Also, a gift of $9,600 from the Northeastern Elementary PTO was accepted to help cover various items for stu­ dents at Northeastern Elementary School. • Approved the list of students eligible for LOCAL TRADE TONNEAU COVER SHARP' $321 DOWN - ONLY $321 MONTH Hastings High School diplomas. • Approved the appointment of Kerianne Sherwood to work at the Childcare Center. • Appointed election inspectors at the two elec­ tion sites at Hastings Middle School and Pleaseant view Elementary for the annual election 04 PONTIAC SUNRRE 98 GMC 2S00 4X2 3800 V-6 CHROME WHEELS MOON ROOF AUTO AR CD BALANCE OF WARRANTY REG CAB 1 OWNER SLE PKG 41K 454 V-8 UKE NEW $245 DOWN - ONLY $245 MONTH $198 DOWN - ONLY $198 MONTH $12,995 02 PONTIAC GRAND PWX GT W/APPROVED CREDIT - JUST ADD TAXES A FEES - BEST TERM TO QUALIFIED BUYERS Dreisbach 328 N. 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The next regular meeting of the Board o Education will be Tuesday. June 15. at 7:30 p.m. il the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middli School. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-05-27.pdf c5510401d2a8fedb2925e877ddb188ed PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY IL IS CHURCH SI HttilNGS Ml 49058-1893 Maple Valley girls going to team state See Story Page 10 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. May 27. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 22 PRICE 50C Water wonderland: Storms, floods wreak havoc in Barry County by Donna Garrison and Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writers CuBitati far potato judge ** the pedal faena at ant Hnt RMay pogrom at am Jane 4 at *e Tteaaaa Jefcnon HHL conar of Orem and Joe Young «aa afpotod to fae pal hi Meat*, ta City clerk resigns job by Marek Westover Staff Writer After four months K. Joseph (Joe) Young. A story hi last week’s adkha «f far Baauar about towmtag canSfaaaa who filed far office carried inoonacl htawboa about MriedBe ItonwHp ■tin ■ m tin i tafiMMii farttatwi aau incaaeant BapMtoaa Maft Doatar and KepibUcan ctadteuger Thomae (tateie. The indepndm Who wifi ha nmamg in November wifi ba Kama* Croft. _ __ _ Democratic iacambeat Noemajaoa Crajiteii-Nicbob wffl be rhalliapad la J*ovetnuejr oy REpuoucaa Mettaoy. Ttoo CepbMcan rbilliagiro, bBetaal Hanog am'Stana 1. Bilcbfc. taB jab iacatataat BapMfcaa Lloyd Goytoga on the Aug. ? piaaaqr baOot far Weatoa, in a ttaae-fartwo nee. Hastings City Clerk-Treasurer-Finance Director-FOIA Coordinator, has chosen to resign to accept a position as deputy mayor of Pontiac. Young was welcomed to Hastings to fill the position left by Everil Manshum. who retired this spring. In an attempt to have a smooth transition. Young began to work alongside Manshum in February to learn more about the position and city operations. At the Hastings City Council meeting in acknowledging Young's resignation. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said “It’s been a pleasure (working with Joe).” Young said his working experience has been filled with “great people" and that Hastings is a “nice community." Current Pontiac Mayor Willie Payne asked Young to fill the deputy mayor’s position. In the past. Young has served as in many posi­ tions in Pontiac, including deputy mayor and public works director. Other administrative positions Young filled include being the city manager for Hazel Park, and other positions as finance director and director of public services for other communities. The council members wished Young "good luck" on his future endeavors. After Young leaves, the staff at City Hall will step in, with possible temoprary help from Manshum until a replacement is found. Mansfield said they hope to have a person for the position by mid-July. A low pressure system that swept through west Michigan last weekend spawned a series of severe thunderstorms, some of which dumped close to one inch of rain an hour in Barry County. High winds caused power outages throughout the area and heavy rains pushed local rivers and lakes over their banks caus­ ing widespread flooding. "Before Friday we already had five plus inches of rain for May and then when the rain started coming down so fast, when you have 3/4 of an inch of rain falling in 20 minutes, the ground can't accept that much water and it runs off into the lakes and rivers." said Dave McIntyre, who operates the National Weather Service Climatological Recording Station in Hastings. The National Weather Service reports that Hastings has had 9 inches of rainfall since May I. while 11 inches of rain has fallen in Nashville since the beginning of the month. The monthly total was 5.67 inches on Thursday before the heavy rains started. Thursday brought 1.12 inches of rain and Friday saw a tornado watch with 2.01 inches of rain. .35 inch of rain Jell on Saturday and .31 ol an inch Su.idav. There was a trace of rain on Monday and < n Tuesday 1.26 more inches of rain fell from 7:30 to I I a.m. for a total of 8.9 inches for the month. The Thomapplc River in Hastings crested at 9.74 feet between noon and 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The average depth of the Thomapplc River in Hastings is approximately 3 to 3.5 feet, depending on the how much precipita­ tion has fallen and the season of the year. The river reaches flood stage at 7 feet. "The (Thomapplc) River is out of its banks every spring." said McIntyre. "Sometimes it happens in February, sometimes it happens late in the season. On Nove. 30. 1990. it reached 7.82 feet. But generally flooding occurs between February and June, with the highest possibility in March. April and May when it can flood due to melting snow and heavy rains." There has been much speculation among local residents that this is the worst flooding on the Thomapplc River in Bany County. However. McIntyre states that this year’s crest of 9.74 feet is only the third highest since the National Weather Service started recording data on the river in 1947. The highest crest on the Thomapplc River in Hastings was 10.20 feet on April. 7, 1947. See FLOOD, pg. 3 The flooding was extensive at the Chartton Park Village due to overflowing water t.om Thomapn’e Lake. The local chapter of the American Red Cross set up an emergency shelter at Hastings High School. These two workers are setting up cots for prospective flood vic­ tims. • County Board asked again to explain secret meeting Michigan Community Blood Caaaros is boWmg a community btood drive than 1-6 pan. Friday. May 21 ar St Bore Cadtobc Church. M» S. Jefleaoa St as Haatingt Blood is especially needed wound the Memorial Dey weekend when blood, donors are traveling and not available. an No appointment is necessary. The drive takes place in the church's allpurpose/*duh edncstion roont Any healthy person 17 or older who weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligi­ ble to give blood every 56 days. MCBC is the independent. aonptofit Hood tank itat provides 100* of the regular blood supply to local boepitab in three major regions of the state, includ­ ing Pennock Health Services. After marring local needs far blood. MCBC stares blood with other conunaMties throughout the state and turion through membership in America's Blood Center*. More News Briefs page 2 by David T. Young Editor Citizen Donald Wiggins won’t let go of a secret meeting held last month by a majority of Barry County Commissioners. Wiggins on Tuesday night again demanded an explanation of a by-invitation-only meet­ ing April 14 of five County Board members and several other elected officials at the Baltimore Township Hall. “At this point in time, it is obvious that a group decision has been made to stonewall the public,” he told the board at the meeting at the Orangeville Township Hall. “Your reti­ cence to explain your conduct makes it worse for each of you because sooner or later sun­ shine always eliminates darkness if you do not have anything to hide. Explain yourselves and the public will either forgive you or con­ demn you to Barry County's trash bin of his­ tory." Commissioners Jeff Mackenzie. Sandra James. Ken Neil, Tom Wing and Clare Tripp, who constituted a majority of the eight-mem­ ber board, joined County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Clerk Deb Smith. Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers, all elected officials, and for­ mer State Rep. Terry Geiger ir the meeting Smith said the meeting was not illegal because those attending did not discuss coun­ ty business. Commissioner Tom Wing Tuesday night supported her explanation. “I came late and left early.” he said of the night of the meeting, "but 1 was there for a caucus regarding Republican Party business. insisted Wing. “So we have to take your word for it." Wiggins responded. “I don’t think we’ll ever know." • Wiggins also claimed that at the board’s night meeting of April 27 he asked for an explanation in writing, but has received nolh- It had nothing to du with county issues. "Republicans and Democrats have a right to meet and discuss party business." There has been some criticism that the meeting was held by the public officials to discuss the 12 bipartisan reform proposals that had been unveiled April 2 at a First Friday forum by Barry County Republican Party chairman Mark Englerth and former Democratic Party chairman Bob Dwyer. Wing denied there was any such discus­ sion. but Wiggins asked how the public would know that’s all they talked about if it was a secret and private meeting without any min­ utes recorded. •*We didn’t discuss county business." ing in reply “...no response, written or verbal, has been tendered to me about the secret meeting since my request for disclosure... Do your words or pronouncements (of respond­ ing to public queries) mean anything?" No commissioner other than Wing attempt­ ed to talk about the matter at Tuesday night’s meeting. Meanwhile, a Barry County citizen has for­ mally asked Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill to examine the secret meeting to sec if there was a violation of the Open Meetings Act. McNeill, to avoid any appear­ ance of conflict of interest, has forw arded the request to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. McNeill said, in a prepared statement. “This office, on May 11. received a request to conduct a formal investigation into any illegal activities or ethical improprieties relative to the secret meeting which was written about by Fred Jacobs of the Hastings Banner. A copy of Mr. Jacobs editorial was attached to the letter. “Based on this and for the appearance of removing any apparent conflict of interest." McNeill’s answer was referred to the Attorney General and the individual seeking the formal investigation. McNeill stated. “This request is being for­ warded to the Michigan Attorney General for their consideration and investigation, and if they consider appropriate, an appointment of a special prosecutor. This office does not have an investigative body (other than the local law enforcement agencies). Any investigation would require an objective review and would have to avoid the appearance of impropriety Regardless of the decision by this office and whatever was decided, there would be those who said this office did what we did for polit­ ical reasons. "This office has the burden of proving cases beyond a reasonable doubt. Regardless of the decision by this office and whatever See SECRET MEETING, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. May 27. 2004 - The Hastings Banner SECRET MEETING, continued from page 1 was decided, there would be those who again said this office did what we did for political reasons. This office will not be a party to this...” Cullers, according to Michigan Press Association Attorney Dawn Phillips-Hertz, also could have committed wrongdoing by allowing the group to meet secretly at his township's public facility, which could amount to an illegal, in-kind campaign contri­ bution by a public official. The Open Meetings Act allows public leg­ islative bodies to adjourn into closed meet­ ings to discuss personnel matters, pending lit­ igation or purchase of land. The act also allows majority members such bodies to be in the same place at the same time by chance or for special social occasions such as retire­ ments or dinners. Wiggins said Tuesday night that when Gov. Jennifer Granholm. then attorney general, made a presentation in Hastings four years ago on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. she was asked when it is Hazardous waste collection picks up 1,889 tires NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Spring thaw relay delayed by rains Leadership Bany County's first annual Spring Thaw Marathon Relay Saturday, May 22. had to be postponed by inclement weather until Saturday morning, June 5. Proceeds raised from the race will benefit Green Gables Haven, the new domestic shelter that opened its doors March 31 this year. The group plans to donate 75 percent of the money raised at this year's marathon to Green Gables, with the other 25 percent going to Leadership Barry County to help future classes continue the relay as an annu­ al event. Each year the Leadership Barry County students will chose a different group to receive the proceeds from the race. , The relay will be on foot, covering 26.1 miles, and will tentatively start at Star Elementary School. Members of the marathon planning committee art still working on the route and think that the loca­ tion may change in the future. This is a fun team event Transition points will be set up for three-, five- and eight-member teams. This relay is for fun only. It is not timed, but Endres says teams may time themselves. The only prize to be given out will be for the most creative baton that each team must carry and pass from runner to runner at the transition points. Registration will be the day of the event only. The first 100 people to register will receive a "Spring Thaw Marathon Relay” Tshirt. and a water bottle. Registration will begin at 6 a.m. on the day of the race. Judging of the batons will begin at 7:30 and the relay will begin at 7:45 a.m. Anyone with questions or for information on sponsoring the Spring Thaw marathon should contact Leadership Barry County Director Nancy Goodin at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, 269-945­ 2454. Historical Society to have busy day The Barry County Historical Society will hold its next meeting Thursday, May 27. This is a change of date. May 27 will be a very busy day for soc. ety members. At 10 a.m., board members and any Barry County Historical Society members who are interested are scheduled to go through the old waterworks building on Mill Street to see if it can be used for a future meeting place. On the same day, there will be a board meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Courts and Law building, third floor (use the elevator) turn to the left to the southeast orner in the law library. This meeting will be followed by the regular meeting at noon, also to be held on the third floor of the Courts and Law building, in the probate courtroom. The speaker will be retired Probate Judge Richard Shaw, who will discuss the history of the probate court in Michigan and the men and women who have served as probate judges in Barry County. Before retiring, Shaw gathered photos of many of these judges and placed them in the courtroom for public viewing. Memorial Day * parade May 31 * The Hastings Memorial Day parade will be held Monday. May 31. Parade lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. west on Stale Street stopping at the courthouse monu­ ment. The parade then goes north on Broadway to Tyden Park for a ceremony, stops at the river and then ends at Riverside Cemetery on State Road. The parade is sponsored by Hastings American Legion Lawrence J. Bauer Post #45 with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop #175 and local Cub Scouts. Organizer Jim Atkinson says, "This is a solemn parade. There are no sirens allowed and no throwing of candy from vehicles.” He invites local veterans to march in the parade following the color guard from the local post. Members of the post will put flags on vet­ eran’s graves the week before at the Riverside Cemetery and at the Cemetery on Cook Road. Anyone who knows of a veter­ an's grave without a flag holder at another by Patricia Johns staff writer A grand total of 1,889 tires were collected during the Hazardous Waste Collection spon­ sored by the Barry Eaton Health Department on Saturday. May 22, at the Bany County Expo Center. In addition. 14.858 pounds of hazardous waste were collected and will be disposed of properly by Drug & Laboratory Disposal of Plainwell. Paints turned in totaled 8.804 pounds, flammable liquids 1.384, aerosols. 620, pesti­ cide solids. 710, pesticide liquids. 524. There were 14 pounds of chlorphenols. 76 of corrosive liquids and acids and 58 pounds of caustic liquids and bases. There were 1.327 pounds of automotive liquids and 685 batteries turned in. There were 30 pounds of medical waste and 26 pounds of expired medications col­ lected. The next hazardous waste collection is scheduled for Aug. 14 at the Yankee Springs Fire Bam. cemetery can pick up a flag holder at the local post and put a flag in it Boy Scouts will put up the Avenue of Flags at Riverside Cemetery. The Hastings High School band will march in the parade and two trumpeters will perform “Taps” at several of the stops dur­ ing the parade. For information about the parade, call Atkinson at 948-8219, Barry Wood at 948­ 1653 or City Hall at 945-2468. ILR sets program on ‘Mighty Mac’ Bob Sweeney, from the Mackinac Bridge Authority, will be the featured speaker at the Institute for Learning in Retirement gen­ eral membership luncheon and social from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, May 28. at the KCC Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. "Mackinac Bridge: Past, Present and Future" will take a look at the history and building of the "Mighty Mac." Prior the becoming the CEO of the authority. Sweeney spent 17 years as a civil engineer for the Michigan Department Of Transportation. The ILR is a membership-based organi­ zation of men and women ages 50 and older who share a love of learning. They design activities and programs mat offer continued learning opportunities Everyone interested in the Mackinac bridge's history and future is invited to attend. Sweeney also will entertain ques­ tions from the audience. The cost of the catered lunch is $8 and reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 25, by calling 948-9500, extension 2838. Baby-sitting class slated June 9,10 The local chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will have a baby­ sitting class Wednesday and Thursday, June 9 and 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. Each participant is to bring a doll or a stuffed animal to the first class to practice baby care. The class is open to youth ages 11-15. Participants will learn how to pro­ vide safe child care fur infants, care of chil­ dren of all ages, conflict resolution and basic first aid and critical emergency action skills. All participants who complete the eight hours of training will receive a Red Cross babysitting certification card. The cost of the class is $20. Register at the Hastings Community Education office. For more information, call 269-948-4414. The minimum number needed to hold this program is 12. A snack and beverage will be provided. Each participant is asked to bring a sack lunch. Veterans benefit statistics outlined Bany County veterans and their families received $8,673,000 during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. 2003. from the 'Department of Veterans Affairs. Benefits in the form of Disability Compensation. Pension, Education. Insurance and indemnities were paid direct­ ly to many of the county's 5,556 veterans. Keith J. Thompson, director of the VA Regional Office in Detroit, the office that administers benefit payments for Michigan said. "This influx of money into the Barry County economy was a significant portion of the more than one billion dollars VA expended to serve the 845,833 veterans liv­ ing throughout the State of Michigan. "Over half of all VA expenditures, more than $500 million, are paid directly to vet­ erans and their families each year." Thompson added. "The rest is used to sup­ port VA medical services provided at Michigan's five VA Medical Centers, two outpatient clinics, and the numerous Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located throughout the state." Thompson reminds any Bany County veteran, "If you believe your service con­ nected condition has gotten worse or you simply have a question about your VA ben­ efits be sure to get in contact with the VA Regional Office." You may do this by calling the Barry County veterans representative. Holly Steiner, or by calling VA direct on their toll free telephone number at 1-800-827-1000. OK for a quorum of a public body to meet. She advised against it unless meeting the requirements spelled out in the OMA. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is aware of the matter, but has not commented yet on any investigation. County hires 2nd part-time zoning officer by David T. Young Editor Zoning enforcement in Barry County will be doubled in at least the next six months after action Tuesday night by the Board of Commissioners. The board, meeting at the Orangeville Township Hall, agreed to a request from Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus to hire another part-time zoning enforcement officer for 20 hours a week. The cost is esti­ mated to be $17,000. McManus said current officer David Tonkin already works 20 hours a week, but cannot work full time, so he recommended hiring another part-lpncr/who can be brought up to speed by himself and Tonkin. The arrangement could be evaluated six months from now to see how it’s working. McManus said besides being able to train the new officer and split ever-growing enforcement duties, the county would save on health insurance and benefits costs by having two part-time rather than one full-time employee. Commissioner Jim French said. “Ideally, I’d like to see two full-time (enforcement officers), but we can’t afford it.” He suggested hiring one full-time officer in addition to Tonkin and several other commis­ sioners said they’d also be interested in a per­ son and a half. "This is an increase we know we need said McManus. "There isn’t enough manpow­ er to handle the job. It’ll help to have an extra person on the road.” He said one officer would cover the east side of the county and the west. The county is responsible for planning and zoning in 11 of 16 townships. McManus said his office will use a threestep process in enforcing zoning laws. Violators first would get a letter. The next step would be a registered letter. In the third step, the /county prosecutor would, be asked to get involved and the matter may have to go to court. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said, “Zoning enforcement is a two-edged sword. It’s great when they go after a junk collector, but maybe not so great when they come after you." Zoning enforcement often involves cases in which some people are taken to task for having too many inoperable "junk” cars on their property. While officials claim they are eyesores and potential environmental haz­ ards. junk car owners claim they can do as they please on their own property. Some Orangeville Township residents expressed displeasure with enforcement of junk car laws locally. Julia Bourdo said. “We haven’t got the money to hire someone to clean up the junk we have here. Nobody’s happy with it (the sit­ uation). We don’t know what to do... We have one of the best fire departments you could ask for. but we have one of the junkiest villages.” She said McManus has come to Orangeville to look at the problems, but has told residents they should hire someone to take care of the problems. Clyde Morgan, chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said. “You can have all the enforcement you want, but until you have a prosecutor willing to take care of it, it’ll continue to be a bottleneck. What’s the sense (in enforcement) if it’s just a waste of money? "There arc bigger issues out here. We’re talking people living in garages.” Planning Commissioner Jim Alden said McManus has told the commission that “zon­ ing enforcement is none of your concern." The Board of Commissioners passed a motion to hire another part-time zoning enforcement officer in a 7-0 vote. Court Street PUD ordinances adopted by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Ordinances to create the Court Street planned unit development were adopted by the City Council Monday night, but not without opposition from residents and ramblings of a possible legal action. Ordinance #382 creates the Court Street Planned Unit Development (PUD) district zon­ ing classification and defines regulated allow­ able uses within the district. In the three ordinances. "The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings is hcarby amended by the amendment of the Zoning Map to re-zone” current designations to the Court Street PUD. Ordinance #378 rc-zoncs the lands from Apartment/Office District (A-O). Ordinance #379 re-zones specified lands from General Business District (B-2) and Ordinance #380 re-zones Residential District (R-2) all to the Court Street PUD District In the vote for Ordinances #378. 379 and 380, council member Joe Bleam voted “no” and for Ordinance #382. Bleam and Mayor Pro Tern Don Tubbs voted “no." Several residents voiced concerns about the language and impact of the Court Street PUD. Resident Gordon Barlow said the PUD is good, but some parts of it aren't. He comment­ ed that through the PUD be believed it would take away individual property rights. For new commercial buildings the required minimum width is 132 feet, with the average lot being 66 feet in width. Residents at the meeting saw this as not being able to simply sell if they own one lot. rather they would have to get an adjacent neighbor also to agree. Under the ordinance. “New commercial, office and other non-residential uses shall only be constructed on a lot which has a minimum width of 132 feet on both State Street and Court Street with a minimum depth of 264 feet throughout the lot. If this lot is subsequently developed for a non-residential use the lot depth may then be reduced, but only to allow new residential development to occur on that portion of the lot fronting on Court Street." In the Court Street PUD. for individuals or developers to purchase a lot they must purchase a depth of 264 feet, taking it from State Street back to Court Street, with the back 80-90 feet being used for multi-family, attached single­ family dwellings, townhouses or duplexes. Having the residential and commercial inter­ ests together in a cohesive way is part of the PUD's goal. Barlow said he can't see the likelihood of a developer purchasing property, being unable to use the back 80-90 feet for commercial uses. The proposed use is multi-unit housing on that side at this point and he is not unaware of its demand, he said. In the area of the 400 and 500 block of Court Street, residents at the meeting inquired about having it be entirely commercial (B-2) with a 20-foot buffer being placed on the Court Street side. Resident Steward Gross said he disagreed with the ordinances that were approved, main­ taining they will not be a benefit to people in that area. Don Nevins, another resident in the area, also asked the Council to take another look at the ordinance before it was passed. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the pro­ posed concept for multi-unit housing is not the traditional apartment style, but rather more toward the appearance of single-family home and condominiums The PUD offers a “middle ground" in that allows for additional commercial growth, while taking in residential interests. Mansfield said. The residents questioned the increased traf­ fic. people and noise multi-unit housing would create. Dave Jasperse. chairman of the Planning Commission, said the PUD is not designed to take anyone's property rights away and that the Planning Commission is looking out for people in the neighborhood. Linder the PUD the commercial area is expanded and •'ore residential space is created in the dow ntow area. Jasperse also took issue with the comment that the idea moved too "fast" when it took four years to get to this point of coming before the City Council for adoption. What began in 2000 progressed through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) with the help of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Planning Commission as it moved through several steps. In a summary presented to the council of the history of the Court Street PUD, it noted in October of 2003 the city’s market analysis rec­ ommended opportunities for new business, “did not recommend the redevelopment of any prop­ erties" and "cautioned about commercial devel­ opment into residential areas." Also in the summary, it noted. “At the same time, property owners on the north side of Court Street submit an application for a rezon­ ing of five parcels from residential to commer­ cial. Planning Commission recommends pursu­ ing a PUD designation for the area bounded by State Street. Court Street. Market Street, and South Broadway Street." Over the course of the year and into 2004, the CAC met and made recommendations of the area. The Planning Commission prepared a Court Street draft ordinance in January and held a public hearing on the issue in February 2004. The council had its first reading on the issue May 10. and it finally was adopted at the meet­ ing Monday night. The residents who attended the meeting Monday night asked the council to look at the issue and the wording. Barlow asked the council to use “common sense” and look at the ordinances and vote “no." Carol Schnurr. another resident and owner of Floral Designs of Hastings, asked the council to vote “no" and asked them to reconsider the wording used. Jasperse said they will sec how the PUD works and if down the line it isn't working, they can revisit the issue. If the PUD plan does not work, in the worst case the neighborhood hasn’t been compro­ mised. Mansfield said. Residents who asked the council to vote “no” said they plan to have some more meetings and look at a possible legal approach. In other business the council: • Adopted Resolution #2004-13 for a Special Assessment Roll for the Downtown Parking District. There was a public hearing for resi- See PUD, pg. 3 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 27, 2004 - Page 3 FLOOD, continued from page 1 The second highest crest was recorded at 9.80 feet on April 21, 1975. Whether or not it was the highest water level on the Thomapplc River, Rob Zittgill. who lives on Thomapple Lake in Mason, was glad to see the water level going down Wednesday morning when he was still using a rowboat to get to his truck. "The water has gone down about six inch­ es since last night." he said indicting a line of debris further up the road. "I’ve never seen it this bad. I’m the only one left on this road. Everybody else left when the water started coming up. Everybody got everything out that they could, whatever wasn’t nailed down. I built my place above the 100-year flood level; unfortunately, my pole bam isn’t that high, so 1 lost my motors and my new tractor. This is going to be a real mess to clean up." Wind and lightning took a toll on the area as well. Tim Pietryga. from Consumers Energy, reported that 11.484 customers in the Hastings area experienced weather-related power outages beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. Most customers had power restored by 5 p.m. that day, though a few did not have power until Sunday. More than 60 utility crews from neighbor­ ing states helped restore power to upwards of 160.000 customers throughout Michigan who were affected by weather-related outages. Numerous trees, tree limbs and wires were reported down across the county Traffic lights at Broadway and State Street, and Broadway and Apple Street were out for sev­ eral hours Friday. Though there were reports of tornados touching down in southwest Barry County near Delton and Orangeville, investigators from the National Weather Service determined that damage was caused by straight line winds. "Basically a straight-line wind is a collaps­ ing thunderstorm that concentrates all its energy in one area, causing high winds," said Kalembkiewicz. "The high winds, along with water saturated soil is what allows large trees to be easily uprooted.*’ Fallen trees and other debris from the flooding added to the cold temperatures, cold water and the swift current arc creating a dan­ gerous situation on area waters. The Birch Fire Department rescued canoers on the Thomapple River Monday. May 24, about 4:30 p.m. Three teenagers were picked up in the area of McKeown Road after their canoe over turned in the flooded river. They were transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment According to the Fire Department, “they were lucky. It could have been a lot worse.’’ The Fire Department and the Barry County Sheriff’s office have both asked that people s’sy off the local rivers and streams until the water returns to normal levels. Sheriff Steve DeBoer also adds a note of caution that if you plan to be on area lakes, "because of the high lake levels, any excess wake could cause additional damage to property." Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver report­ ed that jet skis and personal watercraft have been a problem. People are going to fast on the river, unaware of submerged objects and are also causing damage to the river’s edge. The Hastings City Police have responded to complaints of kids playing in flooded Tyden Park. The rising water and fast current make it, "a dangerous risk for anyone who ventures into the flooded areas,” according to Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. He asks parents to tell their children to stay out of Tyden Park until it is reopened. The park will reopen when the water recedes. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has issued a press release urging people to use caution when they are in con­ tact with flood water from area lakes and rivers since the flooding may have caused sewage runoff, which could contaminate sur­ face waters with bacteria such as E. coli and cholera, protozoa such as Giardia and viruses like hepatitis; however no serious runoff problems have been reported. Photos by Donna Garrison, Helen Mudry, Sandra Ponsetto, Martie Westover and Bobbie Wilkins. The Thomapple River covers Water Street in Nashville. The Lakewood Wastewater Authority reported a problem on Friday, but it was quickly resolved. The Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority reported runoff Saturday, but it lasted only 10 minutes and only 30 gallons spilled. No problems were reported by Hastings or Gun Lake. As the waters recede, many people who have been displaced by the flood are still unable to return to their homes. “Everyone has worked hard to help others out, doing what needed to be done and taking care of each other, especially the Red Cross and the way Felpausch lent a hand donating the food and the school system for giving them a place to stay.” said Hastings Mayor Bob May. “It’s just another item that shows why Hastings was chosen twice to be one of the Best Small Towns in America. We work together to get things done and take care of whatever problems come our way. I’m proud of our city and county and the way they extend help to their neighbors." The Red Cross set up a shelter at Hastings High School on Monday afternoon to provide assistance to those affected by the storm “We stopped counting at 150 homes" stat­ ed Lyn Briel from the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan, Barry County Area Manager, however, they estimated that 180 homes in the Thomapple Lake area had sus­ tained serious damage when they opened the shelter. “We have gotten a lot of good com­ munity support. The high school opening their doors to us. They have bent over back­ wards to get us what we needed. Felpausch donated all the food for the Red Cross Shelter." said Briel. A few people have stayed overnight, some have taken advantage of a hot shower or a comfort kit, but most people have been inter­ ested in information on hov to go about cleaning up and dealing with the aftermath of the flooding. The Red Cross will continue to have the Family Service Center open Thursday, May 27, from 1 to 7 p.m. providing food and clean up information. Other services will be avail­ able on a case-by-case basis. After Thursday, people in need of assistance can call the American Red Cross office in Barry County at 945-3122 or the West Central Michigan chapter at 1-800-482-2411. "Because people cared enough to give before, we’re able to respond," notes Briel. Donations to the American Red Cross may be sent to Barry County Red Cross, 629 West State Street. Hastings. The Barry County Road Commission is among the agency most stretched by the storms and floods. Brad Lambert, managing director of the commission, reported Tuesday afternoon that crews were working overtime. “We’re getting it under control. We’re taking care of shoulder washouts and road wash outs except where there still water over the road; we’ll have to wait until the water recedes before we cart get those cleaned up," he said. “We’re getting the rest of the county cleaned up quite well.” Jim Yarger, Barry County Emergency Management co-ordinator, expected damage assessments to begin Wednesday afternoon and continue on Thursday. No figures were available at press time. Once the assessments are completed and the figures are tallied, they will have a better idea of what or if assistance from the state or federal government needs to This young man was testing the flooded waters at Tyden Park with his jet ski. Authorities warn residents not to navigate the Thomapple River while it is flooded. Driver carefully navigates a flooded road near Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa. be explored. May is also hoping for assistance "The damage to the parks is extensive. We’re hoping that the state will step in and help us with disaster recovery." The extended forecast for Memorial Day weekend from the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids promises some relief for res­ idents in Barry County as they begin cleaning up in the wake of last weekend’s storms. They are predicting cloudy skies and showers with the possibility of thunder showers. It will continue to be wet, but. according to Mike Kalembkiewicz from the National Weather Service, "The rains will not be as heavy and threatening." “I don’t know what’s going to happen this weekend. They say its going to rain again," said Merle Martin a farmer from Sunfield, who like many in the area, has sustained loses due to flooding and washouts. Martin’s words sum up much of the philos­ ophy being expressed throughout the county: “The water always goes down and we always get by.” Rising waters surround a house and garages on Thomapple Lake. Thomapple Lake rises around homes and garages. PUD, continued from page 2 dents to make comments to the Council. The approved cost for the project is $22,370. • Approved a request from Wendy’s Restaurant for the closure of Market Street between West Slate and Apple Streets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 for a car show. • Accepted a letter of resignation from Mike Hubert from the Planning Commission due to time constraints. • Learned the city has been awarded the AWM grant program for S45.OOO. The grant require* a $15,000 local match, which will come from the fund equity in the water and sewer fund. The identification and properly closing of abandoned wells within the wellhead protection zone for the city’s municipal water wells, is the purpose of the grant. • Awarded a bid for the City Hall and grounds cleaning and maintenance to Michael Bagley w ith a three year agreement with $800 a week (city furnishes all cleaning supplies) and $865 a week (Contractor furnishes all cleaning supplies). Bagley has been providing the custodial and maintenance for the past three years. • Heard a monthly report from Chief of Police Jerry Sarver with April seeing 345 com­ plaints and 69 arrests. Sarver also presented a school report that was complied through software for the Hastings schools by school liaison officer Cliff Morse. For the 2003-2004 school year the incidents totals by school ranged: Hastings High School 63 incidents. Hastings Middle School 24, Star Elementary three, school bus two. Northeastern Elementary two. Community Center two. Central Elementary two and off campus one. Sarver also noted that May 15 was the National Peace Officers Memorial Day. with the week including May 15 was National Peace Officers Memorial Week. • Was presented with the monthly Community Development Department report that the “Cool Cities" grant has been submitted with the Walldorff building project as a "cata­ lyst project." If the city is awarded the grant, it would be $100,000 for building rehabilitation. The staff at the DDA is working a design and launch for a DDA newsletter. • Heard a proclamation for Marjorie Jean Matthews Lewis in honor of her 80th birthday. 911 millage renewal on Aug. 3 ballot by David T. Young Editor Barry County voters will be asked in the Aug. 3 primary to renew a request for millage for emergency 911 service for five more years. County E-9I1 Director Charles Nystrom said the usual amount is one mill, but the levy for the year 2005 will be .9421 mill because of provisions of the Headlec Amendment. Headlee mandates rolling back millage rates when property assessments exceed the rate of inflation. Though the rate will be lower next year, the ballot proposal calls for “up to one mill.” Nystrom told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that the levy a couple of times in the past has been only three-fourths of a mill, but the full amount was collected in the last year because of the cost of upgrading equipment. The millage, if passed, will cover the years 2005 through 2009. The expected amount the .9421 mill will generate is about $1,425 mil­ lion. The issue will be the second on the Aug. 3 primary ballot. The other will be a request for a half mill for the Barry County Commission on Aging. The request includes a renewal of a quarter mill and an extra quarter of a mill to fund COA programs and sen-ices for senior citizens. In other business at their meeting Tuesday at the Orangeville Township Hall, the com­ missioners: • Approved the reappointments of Matthew Thompson. Tom Wilkinson and Steve Storey for three-year terms on the Mental Health Authority. Donald Groendyk was appointed to replace Daniel Hess, who had filled out the remainder of a term formerly held by Dr. Lawrence Hawkins. Other members of the Mental Health Board include County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie. Commissioner Don Nevins. Teresa Barry. Jerry Patten. Norman Francis. Robert Nelson. Zane Mead and Gerald Pattok. • Listened to a presentation about emer­ gency response to the flooding situation from Emergency Management Director Jim Yarger and Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. • Excused the absence of Eighth District Commissioner Wayne Adams, who was injured when thrown from a horse the second weekend in May. Adams has been in a Kalamazoo hospital since then. Commissioner Sandra James said. “He’s in rehab, he’s walking with a walker and hopes to be home by the end of the week.” • Learned from Sheriff Steve DeBoer that a jail inspection took place May 18 and the facility was found to be in compliance with all administrative regulations. DeBoer noted the jail’s capacity is for 94 people. • Announced the next meeting of the County Board will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 8. in the commissioners* cham­ bers. fourth floor, county courthouse in Hastings. �Page 4 - Thuraday. May 27. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Felpausch has people who care To the editor: I would like to comment on the associates at Felpausch during the tornado warning Friday. May 21. They were so nice they helped everyone into the back room of the store, the customers and other associates, and when the storm got closer arid more violent, they helped every­ body into the basement, even carrying one gentleman who could not walk very well. Then they offered bottled water to anyone who wanted it I would just like to say that Felpausch has some of the nicest people working for them at the Hastings store that I have ever met. 1 appreciate them. Donald W. VanZandt. Hastings Father took an unfair hit Dear editor: We are writing a letter in response to Chris Norton's letter which was printed in Thursday, May 20, Banner. Judge Stephanie Fekkes is our step-moth­ er. That means that her husband is our father. It seems as though Ms. Norton didn't give the whole story about the situation she described in her letter. One pan she left out was that it happened about nine years ago. For the past two years our father has been completely sober. He has not had one drop of any alcoholic beverage for two years, and we are very proud of our dad forthat. Our dad is a great man. and Ms. Norton made him look the opposite. He is very active in both our lives and he works hard to set a good example for us. Our dad is a wonderful man and we love him very, very much. What happened, hap­ pened nine yean ago, and it is in the past. Our dad is a different man now and a mistake he made nine yean ago shouldn't be held against us. or our step-mom. Judge Stephanie Fekkes. Trista Caldwell (13). Tara Caldwell (17). . Middleville Fast-pitch softball sorely underrated Cigarette tex increase has consequences To the editor: Cigarette tax? Most nonsmokers are for it After all, "they" should quit anyway. Maybe this will help them quit. Right? Wrong! Just like any tax, we all pay. even­ tually. Some will quit, but most won't. They will try but quitting smoking is hard, so they will just pay the higher price and cut back else­ where. That’s what happened the last time the state raised the cigarette tax. So what happens? An extra 75 cents a pack, two packs a day equals $10.50 a week. That is 10 bucks a week that’s going to come from what may have been spent buying shoes, er a shirt or dinner downtown that is now going to be sent to Lansing. That is money that will be taken out of our local economy. The population of Hastings is around 6,000. let’s guess that around 250 of them smoke. 250 x $10 per week equals $2,500 per week, $10,000 per month, that is not being spent in stores downtown any more. In three months that equals $30,000. which is a year’s wages for someone working down­ town. That person will have to be let go because the money to pay his wages is now being sent to Lansing. Three months later another one. Four per year. That is just for the city. The population of Rutland Township is about 3.000. that works out to two more jobs per year. Lost. There are 15 more townships, plus Middleville and Nashville. The state says it could raise $300 million from the cigarette tax. Divide that by $30,000 (a year's wages ) and that is enough money taken from local economies for 10.000 jobs. This is what happens with any kind of tax increase. Remember the last cigarette tax increase, the last-gas tax increase, the last sales tax increase. They were all to "save the budget” and how did it work out? And don't tell-me Engler-lowered the income tax. because at the same time he raised all the fees we pay, and it wound up costing us more. Yeah, I know, they say the money will trickle back down into local economies. "Trickle Down.” Where have I heard that before? Rod Ritscma. Rutland Township Acccusations tainted by outside deception Dear editor: to my daughters' father. This validated the point with our daughters Over the years. I have worked alongside as to the deception that is presented on the my family to instill many important values in outside. The challenge of parenting through my now teenage daughters that will carry this deception has strengthened our family with them throughout their lives. Included and reinforced valuable lessons to live by. within these values are lessons that things as Running for a public office has always put they may appear on the outside are at times, one’s accomplishments and shortcomings in fuill of deception. This came into their homes and lives last the public eye. This fact is surely understood by any who seek a public position. Thursday with the views of Chris Norton, With this election year, it is my hope that if who in a letter found it necessary to use her the innocent are to be indirectly put into the freedom of speech by pointing to an incident, political spotlight, we as a community will which involved newly appointed Probate ensure we do such with dignity and without Judge Stephanie Fekkes and her husband, while leaving out applicable information. The incident transpired over nine years ago and occurred before the marriage of Judge Fekkes Write Us A Letter deception. Wendy Berg. 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To the editor My name ain't Clausewitz, but 1 can say with confidence the first rule of warfare for the 21st century should be: Never believe (be overconfident) you'll frighten zealots to inac­ tivity with a show of force, large or small. (I'd also like to thank both publisher and editor for a local paper of ever-improving quality, and for the space allowed me so reg­ ularly). I'm especially grateful considering the provocative nature of what I write. (I can only say I've never knowingly asked an untrue statement be printed, and I promise I never will.) I hope I provoke thought and dis­ cussion. not aggravation and irritation. Assuming (for the time being) you're all now watching this nightmare unfolding as closely as 1 do. have, and will, this time I’d like to write about softball. And why not? h's springtime. I'd like to write about fast-pitch softball, because it's a bailgame to lest the best of play­ ers and the best of teams. Fast-pitch ball is the most demanding and difficult of diamond sports. The short base paths and close angles make nearly every play a "bang-bang" play. I'll bet you don't hit it the first time out. and most certainly not over the fence. I like a fast team of good hunters, and have been known to bunt eight, nine, even 10 bat­ ters in a row. If the opponent mishandles a bunt. I keep bunting til they get it right After two or three successful bunts in a row, I stop giving signs and start talking about bunts, and “rolling" balls. 1 remember (as a little kid) watching games after the war (late '40s. early '50s) up between the football field and Sweezcy's Pond. Hastings had a lol of (good) teams in those days, and more developed in yean to follow. 'Stub' Allerding and Don Bowen forged hall of fame careen on diamonds here and across the slate. I hope more local players and coaches will join them there as time passes. There are still deserving ladies and gentlemen out there. (Let us know if you know one). One of the luckiest days of my life was in 75. at Chassell. in the western UJ*.. when a group of local guys (in their 20s) asked me to coach a ball team. Six or seven of them had played for their high school's (four straight yean) Class D basketball stale champs. The largest graduating class I ever saw (nine yean) in Chassell was 11 or 12 kids, girls and boys. Our pitcher was Gerry Mattson (“Boyou" to his friends). Al 21. Boo (his team nickname — he was a mountain) was by some long ways the best LegisSators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. ILS, Congroes Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbiritholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. pitcher in the UP. and a natural leader. Though he'd never led his own team to state finals (our team was Chassell's first in yean), he'd been there as a pick-up player, first for his bat. later for the nastiest ri sc - bal 1 I'd see n 'til Hastings' Dave Nichols got it together in the early '80s. (Now in his early 50's, David's still 'shootiri the pill" with skill). Boyou died tragically at 29. the father of two small daughters, when the steering gear on his dump truck broke as he rounded a comer. I came back to Hastings in '79. hooked up with a fine ball team after a few months. Bruce Colvin (always on base, somehow). Armand Banquette (a batsman of distinction). Pat Loftus (the original Iron Man) and Tun, Spence Goodyear and PJ.. Brad Heath (could fly), Jimmy Thomas (whack), Dave (whoosh) and Terry, and 1 think Steve Hammood was with us then. What a bunch! After districts in '79. nobody took them lightly again. Since Chassell. the game has brought me the best firn, friends and rewards of my life. I've been to the state finals (never came very close to winning there) more times than a manager has a right to expect, and have watched teams I started get there as many times more. Rewarding is the word. In the early '80's, I went east to New England. I found the game alive and well 20 miles off the coast at Nantucket I started two teams there, coached another for two seasons. We played on a ball field buih by the Navy when an anti-submarine air station was estab­ lished early in World War D. Yeah, (sigh) the country had a leader then. (Good thing, too, I doot know the Japanese sign for the bunt) The park had a grass infield, and like everything else of interest on the island, was old and showed wear. The base paths were ruts (you couldn't fail if you got a roiling bunt onto the line). We used to joke it was saved from modernization by the island Historic District Commission. Located at the fir east end of the island (3,000 miles to Spain), more games were fogged-out. than rained-out at our ban field. I've had the opportunity to play Eddie (the King) Feigner's team twice - once as a base coach, once as a manager. The second time around, Boo (three innings, no hits or walks), two other league all-star pitchers almost held them down, and they beat us narrowly. We were crushed the first time (by four guys, but one of them the best pitcher ever in the game). There's good fast-pitch ball weekly in Freeport at about 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. A mentoring league is being organized for Monday evenings. Rich Kunde runs a good league, and the best dam diamond game ever devixed needs competitive, old-time-type bull players (the kind who live for bell) and ball teams. We love to teach. Come on up, learn, and have a real (tough) ballgame. For info, call Rich Kunde evenings and weekends at (616) 765-5338. Larry F. Hamp, Hastings Board should set an example Tb the editor: Shame of the Bany County Board of Commissioners! They all should be setting an example. If they all only were to get paid for their meet­ ings and nothing else, the county would save as much as $142,000. There ate many part-time employees who have to pay for their medical insurance or have no insurance benefits at all. Why should the county commissioners step up to the chance to make a difference? Deb James. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about Atkins’ diet? The “Atkins" and other high protein and low carb diets are very popular. Do you think they work? Do they provide good nutrition or are they just fads? Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 PMthtdVf-. A Diviaion of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Jorwi jacooa rnuan, jmcuom Vtea PiaaidarM Praaktoni Stoven Jecobe Sacratwyffiaaaunr "NEWSROOM* Derid T. Young (Edtor) Bukw GM (AraMM Edkrr) Heim Murky Patricia Johna Bren Bremer Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponseflo Susan Tamara Cahy Ruetar MardeWeekww • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Briar; Hester, Hope Township: “I think they are just fads. Other diets will come along and replace them." OmM a* aooapiad Monday toraupt Friday 800 lm. to 530 pm.. Sahffdayi 930 am to Noon “I think these diets are a bad idea. I think people who stay on them too long can get sick.” “I think these diets are fads and won’t last. They are really preposterous.” “I think these diets make people go crazy from not eating carbohy­ drates." “I don’t think it is a healthy diet at all. People do lose weight, but they don’t learn healthy eating habits.” “I think the diet works. Some people can’t stick on a diet unless they see that they are losing weight.” ScotlOmmen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacobs MmcNpOm Mk $25 par yaar to Barry Couray S27 par yaar to a^ototog courSaa S29 par yaar atoMtoart POSTMASTER: Sand adM ctanpa to: ROtaB HaaHnga, Ml 490660602 Sacond Ctoea Postage Paid at Haatnga. Ml 49066 * �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 27,2004 - Paqe 5 SIEGEL, HUDSON, , GEE • LONGSTREET, LLP Incwnbents are not celebrities When people ask me who I might vote for in a certain election this August or November, I tell them I'm usually voting against the incumbent to send someone else to try their hand at running our government Whether it be local, state or national positions. I think we're ready for some changes. Changes in how we do the people's busi­ ness, bow our tax dollars are spent and how government deals with “us," the public. If citizens would only study the candidates and their positions on the issues, they should be able to make a determination on whether to keep the same people in their jobs or “throw the rascals out.” As stated more than once in this column before, between 95 and 98 percent of political incumbents are re-elected time and time again, often by huge margins. It's getting so routine that inside observers tell us only about 40 or 50 of the 435 seals in the U.S. House of Representatives will even be competitive in this election year, and the situation isn't any better in the Michigan House. Some might say the continued electoral successes of incumbents merely shows the people are satisfied with the way things have been going and with the performance of their public servants. I don't believe it for a minute. If people were happy with the constant re-election of the same old bunch, they wouldn't have overwhelmingly approved a state-wide term limits ballot proposal in 1992, which artificially caps state leg­ islators' terms al six years and the terms of senators and the execu­ tive branch at eight. Tenn limits, however, have proven to be a miserable failure, only forcing the same old gang to play musical chairs. Note that the guy who led the charge for term limits 12 years ago. Glenn Steil Jr., since then has been elected state senator twice and now is a state representative. Others have done creative end runs by having their wives elected or by landing jobs elsewhere in the government Despite plenty of evidence the public isn’t really happy with politicians, the same old gang's winning streak continues because of several factors: • Incumbent politicians often get to map out the districts they will serve every 10 years. They have a nasty habit of gerrymandering, or making sure redistricting maintains or increases their chances of re­ election. • Incumbents have a great deal of money at their disposal for their campaign war chests. They accumulate much of these hinds with contributions from special interest groups who stand to benefit from favorable legislation. Too many challengers have little to work with because they are unknown commodities and because these special interests don’t want to offend the likely winner by hacking the other hone. • • Incumbents have name recognition, giving challengers little chance with an electorate that too often isn't paying attention and is • Which brings us to the most painful and perhaps most important reason why incumbents have little or no trouble hanging on to their jobs — their ability to manipulate the media, which in the past has even included us. One of the most nauseating political propaganda games being played is one in which we strangely regard our politicians as some kind of celebrities, who get free publicity just by showing up at some ceremony to get his or her picture taken and published in the newspaper. Politicians are all too eager to have their photos taken with a young lad getting his Eagle Scout badge, or with someone retiring after many years of dedicated service or with children winning community service awards. In each of the cases, the politician had nothing to do with the work that went into earning the honors, but he or she still reaps the immense rewards of free publicity. And in our increasingly celebrity-driven American society, loo many of us are conned into thinking that getting our pictures taken with these creatures is some kind of honor for us. We seem to think that an appearance by our state legislator or stale senator justifies what we do as important or somehow makes us feel special for “one shining moment." I’ve seen too many politicians show up for fund-raisers such as Walk for Warmth, CROP Walk. Meals on Wheels walkatbon, just to talk the talk and not walk the walk. They only show up to get their picture taken, because getting the picture taken increases name recognition, which increases their chances of re-election. During the election season, the frequency of this kind of manipu­ lative activity skyrockets. Incumbent politicians take advantage of their celebrity status and make sure they get positive publicity for things they often really don’t care about. Instead of being flattered by these people showing up at our doings, we should instead ask them tough questions, about all the jobs we’ve lost and continue to lose in Michigan. We ?eed to do something about it on the local, state and national level. The answer is not what kind of industry Michigan is willing to fight for, a new high-tech approach or traditional manuf a.Turing. We need to get at the heart of the problem now rather than later. The real way to reduce the bleeding and reduce our budget deficit is to get all busi­ ness and industry rolling again, and then the economic recovery will indeed be right around the corner. We shouldn’t be wasting so much time on legislation that does­ n’t really matter, like the naming the state bird or gay marriage. Then ask them the toughest question, which you also could ask o** any celebrity: “Do you honestly think you're worth what you’re paid and those wonderful health and retirement benefits you get?" Then recall the nearly immortal words of the late Ward Weiler. “You're supposed to be working for us. not the other way around." — Fred Jacoba, vice president, J-Ad Graphics easily distracted by sports and entertainment Dollar General hurts ilocal business We must act on behalf of our planet Ta the editor: Recent events point up the need for a strong global government Without dwelling excessively on the viola­ tions of human rights, it is apparent that the planet requires protection from the human population in a way that is superior to the cur­ rent arrangement. The faded paradigm asserts that the most powerfill nation(s) will win wars and then direct the course of human events in the best interest of all the people. Ample time has passed for this idea to demonstrate suc­ cess, and we are facing the most serious threats to the survival of the human race ever experienced in all of prior history. It is obvious that the governments of single nations and of coalitions of national govern­ ments are inadequate for solving global issues. Every attempt has resulted in a wors­ ening of conditions brought on by greed, self­ interest, envy, fear and a desire for power and control. We are now in a condition of plane­ tary degradation and on a course toward suici­ dal destrunion. Climatic changes are happen­ ing, epidemics are sweeping the world, and at any moment a nuclear detonation could end life and all human progress or even end all life. What is your responsibility? As a citizen of the USA, you must be, or immediately become, a registered voter. You must plan to vote in all elections. You must vote for the Candidas that support the United Nations. President George W. Bush has until November to demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with the rest of the world. He needs to pay our dues to the United Nations. He needs to honor his promises to protect the environment in all the treaties he has signed. He needs to stop denying the scientific facts of global warming, mostly caused by the USA. He needs to join the signers of the Kyoto Treaty and agree to reduce pollution of the planet by the USA. He needs to reduce the USA stockpiles of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons to a level that could not end life on this planet. He needs to reduce the lev­ els of these weapons to a level where the combined detonation of the nuclear weapons in the world would still allow some of us to survive. Anything less than unilateral disar­ mament is homicidal insanity. The USA needs to lead by example, not by force, and we need leadership that will make an honest effort to bring peace to the world. Waging war never has, and never will, bring peace to the world. You may be tempted to argue that the U.N. has been a disappoint­ ment, and has never been perfect. Either support the organization that is already there, or create a better one. but you need to put it together before November. We have stumbled around making excuses long enough. Tom Wilkinson Hastings Senior citizens want more than dances To the editor: With respect to a recent letter to the editor about the Barry County COA. I would like to remind voters thatlthough enrichment of senior services through various recreational activities is wonderful, the Commission on Aging is also responsible for providing basic services to senior citizens in this coun­ ty Having worked at the COA. I heard from senior citizens first-hand who didn't have any food in their home, or for that matter, no one to prepare any if they did. They didn’t have anyone to help them with personal care or light housekeeping. They didn't have anyone to help th~m with minor home repairs. And they didn't have anyone to take them to or from a medical appointment. My guess is that these folks were proba­ bly more interested in eating a hot meal every day and getting a little help at home. than whether or not afternoon dances got To the editor: I’m back. And I'm going to tell you why I’ve been so upset with the Dollar General coming into our town of Delton. The kids who opened the little Dollar Store two years ago are mine. My two sons and their wives and my daughter run the store. It's a family-owned business. They thought by bringing in a dollar store to our town would help some of the people and the people who aren’t working, it's hard, and some­ times a little dollar item helps out. My kids love what they’re doing and they help one another. Every Halloween they have a big party and give away free hot dogs. And they have a lot of people and kids who come. I should say they have a big crowd. They all seem to enjoy the party. I know how hard they have worked to get this project going, and the money that went into it Now having a big store like Dollar General coming in puts a little local store in jeopardy and makes it hard to compete. But no matter what happens, my kids will be ok. Being family they’ll stick together. I hope that they can continue to do the work they all enjoy so much. And, I don’t think they’ll be dis­ at law Changes to the Medicaid asset, income and divestment amounts for 2004 Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson, Gee A Longstreet. LLP. Hastings, where he prac­ tices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civilicriminal law. for Medicaid in 2004, the spouse who remains in the community can keep one-half of the couple's countable assets up to a max­ imum of $^2,760. with a minimum of $18,552. In 2003, the maximum amount was $90,660 and the minimum amount was $18,132. Often, clients come to see elder law attor­ neys because an elder needs help taking care of him or herself. The family warns to know what their options are for caring for this elder. They are concerned about the legal and financial implications of the elder's long Monthly Income Allowance Limits: Until July 1.2004, the spouse who remains in the community is allowed a minimum monthly income allowance of $1,515, This amount will increase to $1556 starting July 2004. The maximum monthly income allowance until July 1, 2004 is $2,267. The maximum amount will increase to $2319 starting in July 2004. term care needs. Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet believes that to be an effective elder law attorney, you must be able to understand the system of bousing options available to elders who have limitations caring for themselves, including the costs of such situations, and the availability of assistance with those costs through government programs. THE FOLLOWING ARE CHANGES TO THE MEDICAID ASSET. LNCOME AND DIVESTMENT AMOUNTS FOR 2004: Protected Spousal Amount: When one spouse goes into a nursing home and applies State poll Divestment Penalty Divisor The 2003 divestment amount of $5,043 has been increased to $5,250 effective January 1, 2004. If you are currently making or are planning divestments, please consult our office regarding the impact of this change. This article and other information may be viewed at www.siegelhudson.com. Mr. Longstreet can be reached at 269-945-3495 orrtoogstreetesiegelliudsoo.com. have undue influence To the editor: Ron Neil's letter last week defined the 'lawful” appointment of Judge Fekkes. He should have added “retired state cops" after his name, along with “campaign manager.” That would have added a little more to the State Police Commander of the Hasti n g s post giving Sheriff Steve DeBoer's leaving the scene of accident incident a white washing that Tom Sawyer couldn't duplicate. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill should be ashamed of himself for not taking bull by dr horns and prosecuting DeBoer. I notice McNeill will be elected again with no opposi­ tion. There are other problems for Barry County unless they get rid of Commissioners Jeff Mackenzie. Clare Tripp and Sandra James, all leeches in the public trough. Vote for whomever runs against them, Marlin Walters, for one, against James. Back when we had 16 supervisors doing the county's business, there was thrift and honor. Now the thieving bunch should be locked up right here in Hastings, with DeBoer and McNeill. I've had answers to some of my letters. A while back the state police had figures of arrests and bow many warnings. It wasn't in print of how many women were given warn­ ings as compared to men. Anyway, my respect for stale cops is low. maybe because they included DeBoer. State Rep. Gary Newell. Ron Neil, and the E-911 boss for the county. It always is intriguing to see what some of these anti-American letters say. then get down to see who wrote the article. I would gather that Joe Lukasiewicz was drafted or else he would never have defended the flag; u fact. I know he hales the commander in chief (Bush) today. If I'm wrong. I apologize. You haters are further proof our country is going down the tubes. You will be around in 20 years and I'll guarantee you will feel dif­ ferent if it isn't too late. China runs both ends of Panama Canal. They have Pier J on Port of Long Beach. Cosco Shipping Company of China, really a front for Red China's agents. Democrats can thank Clinton for that What fools, and yet they worship him today. Gas prices won't come down until the pablum-puking environmentalists get their feet on ground and allow drilling for oil. no matter where, if it's safe. Build more refiner­ ies. also. Today there me too nuny require­ ments for differ cut cities. They tried wind power on Massachusetts those line, but it was cut down by Tiddy Kennedy and John Kerry. “Not by us," they said, anywhere else but! I’m told that was ideal for steady wind. Come to dunk of it, there could have been a two-way wind. A little more on the 16 supervisors running the county compared to the eight commit sinners now. They would like less commis­ sioners, then it would be easier to raise pay and vote for their own benesmeat You go back to Robert Beader and his father, both commissi*mrrs at same time. I even had trouble getting the dog warden to come out This county has been taken over by money grubbing politicians. Just when did all the benefits really take over, the pensions, insur­ ance for life? All these pests for tome who couldn't even ran their own business. No I'm not envious, but I feel that paying for my own insurance is enough. The taxpayers are paying for expenses they shouldn't have to. We need an overseer just to keep our lawmakers on the straight and nar­ row. Maybe they should just to let volunteers, volunteer if they would like to. The county hides and rejects volunteers while the hospi­ tal and other organizations honor them and hope for mote. Donald Johnson. Middleville ' appointed. Frances Jelinek. Delton Make local offices non-partisan To the editor: The city and county elected positions should not be Republican or Democratic. These local positions should be filled with persons whose commitment is to serving the scheduled. Many of us are fortunate enough to have the means by which to buy our food and help ourselves, and lucky enough to have family close by to pitch in if needed... yet we want more! I feel it's time to look out for our neighbors and those in need, rather than concentrate on defeating a millage that would hurt many of those age 60 or over in this county who are struggling to remain independent in their own home. And... just best interests of the people. As you have read recently, a group of peo­ ple who had a party affiliation met secretly in Baltimore Township to discuss the leadership of their party, but I think they talked about proposed reforms published in the Banner. They wanted the party to go in a different direction, or so they say. If these persons were not affiliated with a party, the meeting be thankful if we can dance! I'll be voting “yes" for the senior millage. I've seen how the millage money is admin­ istered, and how very important it is in help­ ing our Barry County senior citizens main­ tain their lives with dignity and respect! Karen Welcher. hope arc elected to do our business and not for party or personal business. My hope is that people will get involved in the community, if not running for an office. They should let their officials know how they Former Office Manager. Don Bowers. Hastings City Councilman Bany County Commission on Aging .TTomm*- would not have been necessary. The city and county people should be and I feel. Vote for the person, not the party. 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May 27, 2004 — The Hastings Banner Elmer C. Pearson HOWELL - Elmer C. Pearson, age 94, life long resident of Howell, died Friday. May 21. 2004. He was bom April 21, 1910 in Mears, the son of Lars & Selma M. (Thorson) Pearson. He retired as counter and parts manager for Rampy Chevrolet in Ann Arbor. Widower of the late Goldie L. (Shirey) Pearson, he is survived by daughter, Karen L. Pearson of Middleville; six grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Arrangements by MacDonald's Funeral PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Home, Howell. Mary E. Kaiser| I HASTINGS - Mary E. Kaiser, age 87, of Hastings, died early Wednesday May 26. 2004 in Thornapple Manor. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home w/Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, May 27, 6-8 p.m. at Nr Haotaf Crosv M 6I143I-2M0. Ite HUD toD-ftw Hlifonsi ■uutarfcr to bran* k I-TOO-Urt-Uns the funeral home. Worship Together... ...a/ the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlmf. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Otiutoud. (616) 751-3021 church photo. Sunday Service 9:30 eat; Sunday School 11.-0 aja.; Sunday Evcuag Service MX) p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday mgta 6:30 M-37 South ar M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Youth Director. 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. p^. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Fafocr Al Randi. Pastor. Staurday Mas* 4:30 pun.; Sunday Mroses l» ajn. and 11:00 uni; Coafimina Sanvday 3:30-4: IS p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wen State Road. Hastiap. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 ui; droacs for Stephen Scott Charch phone, 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 1110007. Church Secretary. Delilte. BeanctL Office boars, Wcd/Thun.. 9 ba to 1 pA Sunday Morning: 9:30 ba Sunday School. 10:45 ba Mooting Wbnhip. Sunday. 64 pm Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pm Soutane PreSchool (ages 3A4). Theadsy, Ttanday from 9-11 JO BA, 12-2:30 Pa Wednesday 64 pm Pioneer Cfab (Gr K-5) (eventag meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 64 pA Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 Al). Wcdneaday. 7 pm Flayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) aD apt Monnat Worstap 10:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 pm Wedneaday activtae* 7:00 pm roc Rtaubowt or JJ. BMe Quiz (*> 2 forou|h 7 or Gnt grade). Kids Oub or Junior BMe quiz (agro LI2k Youth Mtanthe* or feca BMe Quiz (*i 13-19); Adult BMe Study - No * Hmm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Brororoey, Hasting*. MI 49058. Rev. Bob SodO. PhoM 367­ 4061. Wonhip Services: Sunday. 11:00 ia; Sunday School. 10 am for all apes. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Mntorr Ctor* Wbrid-WUr Anglican Cwrou—ic*.~ 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Brandway aad W. Center St). Church Oflke: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Pi. Charles P. McCabe ID. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg, Director of Mucic. Sunday Wonhip-8uaand 10 iffl. Children * Chapel rod Sunday School at 10 ba Sunday Nunery Available te IU ba CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tunsn Oyer. Pastor Srotory Services 9.45 ba Sunday School Hoar. 11:00 ba Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 7XD pA Services far Adalis, Teens andOaMten. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Oak RxL 8 to Saudi Prosor Ites Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School a 9:45 ba; Wontap 11OO in.; Even,ng Service at 600 pm; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Kca Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 BA.-11 ba; P.O. Bos 63. Hartings, MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dine Dotten Mcrmon. Service Tunes: Wontap Service 9:45 ba; Sunday School 11:15 ba Nunery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Tfemday* aeufar meals 12-uoou. Saturday Bights - Praise Services 7JO p.m. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble aad devaaot Sunday School 9.30; Church Service 10:30 ba SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A METtDENT ANGLICAN CRt^CH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving), Rt Rev David T. Haatwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 ba Holy Comna^on. Wednesday 600 pm Evening nayer service. AS services using foe traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion aad Hdy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 94L 9327. Visit our website at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Pastor Dsn Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adak Mtasstne*; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9J0 ba Sunday School for aD <e*; 10:45 ba. Morning Wonhip Service; 600 pm. Evening Service, 700 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm, Awana. Sr. rad Jt High Youth. Prayer and BMe Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office, 94*4004 for information on MOPS. Ladies BMe Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517). 852-9228. Moneng Celebration 10 ba Fellowship Time before foe service. Nunery. duMrea's mhnatry. youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spsnt®td chmdi Mret^ al the Ifopie Lto Grange, Hwy. M-66 soufo of Aaayria Rd.. Nrehville. Mich. 49073. Sm. Plane A Wontap 1030 un..6<» pA; Wri. 6J0 pA Jcarn Cfab far boys A girts ages 4-11 Pfoton David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God s love. “Where Everyone u Sonuoue Spcdri “ For '■fiwfona cill I-6I6-731-5I94 or 1-517452-1806 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hmtmg*. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Mhiiteir David Raper. Serving the Need* of Our Neighbors' (Phihppiam 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join ua Sunday BMe das* KhOO in.; Wsnhip 1100 ba. 6XJ0 PA Wifaudaj' BMe Claw 700 pA daauaB far al apa. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehon. Pasaor Daniel Hofmmn. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and II im. Sunday School for aD <es al 9:45 Nunery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday ba Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Blair. Aaaociate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ba; Worship Service 11 ba; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Bin 95. Woodtand.Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeMmaer. Sunday School 9:15 ba • WonbiplOaA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Naahville. Rev. Al Ruaaefl. Paator. A taiaaaon ofSi Roae Catholic Charch. Haati^*. Mam Sunday te 9:30 ba GRACE OF GOD IXLLOWSHP M-43. Delton. Dehon Boooter Bmiduv. Paator James McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service 10: 30 ba-odoc. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. Soae Rd. (Corner of State Rd and BoRwood St acroa* from Tbm’s Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian feed, Pastor of Counseling A Vhitatioo. Don Brent Phcute 269-945-9121 Nunery attafabie far aD services. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescnpoons” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan -25222E-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (Paul) Gray, and Ruby Peyton. She is preceded in death by ter husband, Gaylord Gray; two infant sons; a sister and two brothers; and ter parents. . Funeral services for Lucille Gray will Ije held Friday, May 28. 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment will take place at the Wilcox Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 27,2004 from 6-8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made directly to the family of Lucille Gray. Arrangements entrusted to The Daniels Funeral Home. Worstap Service* 8 30 and 11:00 aA Sunday School far aD ^es 10W in Adak electives March ttau May... The Life ton Live?. Dmae Secord IcMi^: Hanans The Dynauk f^uaiun of Groce. Jim DtekMcn teadiw Kid’s far Christ (3A4 yean) A (5 yean thru 5fo grade) during foe 11:00 Worship Service only- Quixzen 8 JO ua. and Sunday Evening Service 6W pA Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 a.m. Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Stag's Share (Aduta). Youth 6fo-12fo grades, and CLC (Chriatim Life Club) 3 yn. old thro 5<h Grade. Thursday. 9J0-11 ia HASTINGS - Frank K. Weinbrecht, age 82. of Hastings, died Feb. 29. 2004 at his res­ idence. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 4, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Full military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Sunfield. Michigan - Mrs. Nelson passed away Monday May 24, 2004 in Haaringa, Michigan at the age of 79. She was bom September 21, 1924 in Detroit; daughter of William and Adele (Marsh) Beedon. Gloria and John Nelson were married December 6,1952 at St Peters Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Ml. She also worked at the Plymouth Mail. The newlyweds talked about owning their own independent weekly newspaper. Well on July 20,1953 their dream came true. John and Gloria became the new owners of the Sunfield Sentinel The Nelsons pur­ chased the Sunfield Sentinel from Winston Cteal. After 37 years they sold the Sentinel to the present owner. Jerry Maurer. The Nelsons retired in July, 1990. Gloria was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, and enjoyed 34 years 4 of square dancing, they belonged to several clubs, and she loved Detroit Tiger Baseball Gloria was preceded in death by ter hus­ band, John in 1998, and both her parents. Surviving are one brother, Vincent (Delores) Clark of Honolulu, Hawaii, a step niece, Karen (Terry) Ductene of California, cousin. Grace (Melvin) Twiehaus of Missouri. Funeral Services will be held 11 aun. Thursday May 27.2004 at the Rosier Rineral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield, MI with Pastor John Thorson of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, MI officiat­ ing. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Michigan Alzteimers Assoc, or the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth, aka S-P.Y.’s OO RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Interment will be in the Sunfield Casetuy. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. The Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.Legacy.com Home in Hastings. Charles J. “Bud" Kaechele Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. Richard O. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Hioee 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Tmnday May 27 - 7:00 pA Choir. Saturday, May 29 11: 00 ba Memorial Service; 5W pA Holy Communion; 8:00 pA Narcotic* Anonymous. Sunday. May 30 - 8:45 Sunday School; IOWba Holy ComiDunioa, Fifth Sunday Luncheon, feeaday. June I - 7H0 p.m. Worship Committee; 7W p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday, June 2 - 1OOO a.m. - Word watchers 5 45 pA Sarah Circle Dinner Outinr. 7 .00 p m. Worstap. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) funrfo voyager net Barrier free balding with elevator to al! Doon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 ba - Sunday School. 9:30 aA - LIVE! Under foe Dome (Contem­ service). Junior Church, Sunday School. 10:30 a_m. Refreshments; IIOO a.m. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nunery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7:00 pA Bell Choir rehearsal 8.00 Chancel Choir rehearsal THURSDAY porary NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE'Under the Dome praise learn rehearsal 700 pA prayer meeting in the lounge. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: NASHVILLE - Lucille Gray, age 88. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 25. 2004 at Petmock Hospital in Hastings. Lucille was born in Portland, Ind. on Aug. 8, 1915. She was the daughter of the late Leland and Elva Goudson. Lucille’s family moved to the Nashville area when she was about 12 years old. She married Gaylord Gray on Aug. 16, 1933. The couple lived on their farms just north of Nashville, and then north of Vermontville before moving to their Phillips Sl home in 1950. Lucille was a homemaker, but did work some for Kelly’s Dime Store and Brumm’s Family Store. She attended the EUB Church and then Nashville Baptist Church. Lucille is survived by ter daughter, Judy Loy of Nashville; her son. Jerry and daugh­ ter-in-law, Novelyn of Dowling', grandchil­ dren, Rob Gray. T.J. Loy, Brandy and Brad Rainey. Thmmy Stutzman. Bradley and Tisha Gray and Christie Gray; great grandchildren, Paul, Hunter, Taylor. Logan. Jenna, Aubry, Morgan, Elizabeth, Ashleigh, ' Macie, Dawson, Brittany and Dylian. Also surviving are ter brother, Melvin (Virginia) Goodson and sisters. Helen (Maurice) Belson, Marcile HASTINGS - Mary Pauline “Polly” Beary, age 88. passed away Saturday. May 22. 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mary was bom, raised, and graduated from high school in Pratt. Kansas. She married in 1939, and moved to Battle Creek with her husband Jim. She worked for the United Steel and Wire Company in Battle Creek. After her hus­ band's death in 1978, she moved to Cloverdale and lived there for eight years until she had a stroke in 1986 that left her dis­ abled. She then moved into Thomapple Manor, and was a resident there until ter passing. She had many good friends and caregivers at Thomapple Manor during ter 18 yean of liv­ ing there. She was preceded in death by ter husband Ralph J. (Jim) Beary in 1978, and her son James in 1997. She was survived by ter son Jim Beary, daughter-in-law Sherri, grandchildren Andrea and Derek. She is also survived by her grand­ son Jake, and her great granddaughter Haley. A viewing was held Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 900 ba Traditional Worstap; 1000 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship The 900 Sen kx is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nunery care n provided far both services. May 28 11 OOaA Jack Wood funeral. May 30 - note the summer houn for church. June 2 - I2J0-3O0 Circle M ia Duung Room. June 2 • 700 p.m. Vacation Bible School meeting in Aduh Ed room. Brodbed I CALEDONIA - Charles J. “Bud” Kaechele, aged 84, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday. May 19, 2004 WOODLAND - Richini O. Brodbeck. age 91. of Woodland, was called home io be with PORTAGE - John Deming, age 90, of Portage, died Friday morning. May 21, 2004 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Charles was bom on Feb. 20, 1920 in his Lotd on Friday, May 21,2004. Richard was bora in Woodland on Nov. V, in Kalamazoo. John was bom April 12, 1914, in Alto, a son of Roy C. and Ella B. (Lee) Deming and had lived in this area since 1964. He served in the U.S. Army Corps during World War II and earned high commendation for helping to shatter world records repairing and returning to service the highest number of battle-damaged aircraft in England. His interest in aircraft continued after the war so te earned a private pilot license and enjoyed flying over the fields of Michigan. John worked for Buck Tool Company for over 20 years before retiring in 1979. He also attended Portage United Methodist Church and Northwest United Methodist Church. John was preceded in death by his second wife, Susannah Deming on March 4, 1982, and a brother, Clyde Lee Deming. On June 18, 1983, te was united in mar­ riage to the former Shirley J. (Wilcox) Holben. who survives. Also surviving are a son. Richard L. and Audrey Deming of Hastings; three grandchildren, Richard Deming of Grand Rapids. Robert and Sue Deming of Hastings, and Lori and Donald Russell of Bradenton. FL; seven great grand­ children; three step-children, Linda Holben of Kalamazoo. Larry Holben of Indianapolis. IN. and Debra and Phillip Barrett of Scots; Leighton Township. Allegan County, the son of Fred C. and Margery E. (Eldrige) Kaechele. He was raised in Caledonia. Leighton Township and attended rural schools. He was married to Ruth N. Bredeweg on Aug. 18. 1944 at Leighton United Methodist Church. He was employed at C&O Railroad for 27 years as a Railroad Car Inspector and te also worked the family farm. He was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, and gardening, with a special fond­ ness for raising roses and tulips. Charles was a lifetime active member of the Leighton United Methodist Church, trustee and head usher over 20 years. His greatest joy was found in serving his Lord by serving others in his family, and community John Deming eight step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; a special niece. Hazel Bryne of Manchester, England; several nieces and nephews; and his first wife, Doris 1. (Eckert) Deming of Grand Rapids. Services were held Monday morning. May 24. 2004 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Portage Chapel, with the Rev. Sandra Elfring of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment in Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery followed services. Memorial contributions should te directed to Upjohn Community Care Center or to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, www.langelands.com. Arrangements were made by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Portage Chapel. and church. He is lovingly remembered by his family as a caring, loving husband, fatter, grandfa­ ther, great grandfather, and brother doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son. Cart Kaechele; parents. Fred and Margery Kaechele; and sister. Darlene Ruehs. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth Kaechele; his children. Chuck (Donna) Kaechele of Alto, Nancy (Loren) Slager of Caledonia. Tom (Judy) Kaechele of Caledonia; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grand­ children; sister, Dorothy Martin of Caledonia; two sisters-in-law. Dorothy (Al) Sabin and Margaret DeVrou; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday. May 21, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Pastor Ray Townsend and Pastor Ken Vaught officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church, building fund or Brian and Mandy Ebel Ministry Study. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. 1912 to Paul and Florence (Jordan) Brodbeck. He attended Woodland schools and married Mildred DiUenbeck on Nov. I, 1934. They would have soon celebrated their 70th wed­ ding anniversary. Richard and Mildred fanned together on Moore Road for 66 years. He had been a lifelong active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Richard grew up in a large family and loved seeing all his brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews; he always looked forward to family reunions. Richard is survived by Mildred, his loving wife of 69 years; daughter, Ellen Conklin; son-in-law, Charles Bursley; seven grandchil dren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great­ great-grandchild; brothers, Willard (Margaret) Brodbeck, Pad (Carol) Brodbeck, Larry (Marie) Brodbeck; sisters, Helen Miske. Mary Ulrey, Patricia (George) Elkey, Caroline Brecheisen. and Jacqueline Meade; many nieces, nephews and other loving rela­ tives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter. Elizabeth Bursley; great-grandson, Justin Hokanson; and brothers, Russell Brodbeck, Carroll Brodbeck, David Brodbeck and Robert Brodbeck. The funeral service was held on Monday, May 24. 2004 al Zion Lutheran Church. Interment was at Woodland Memorial Pari;. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Endowment Fund. Arrangements were by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Ana Obltuariss, 1 continued on naxt |N<8 �The Hastings Banner - Thuredwy, May 27.2004 - Pa^e 7 MainStreet plans to form mutual holding company MainStreet Savings Bank is filing an appli­ cation with the bank a primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision, to reorganize in a mutual holding company structure David Hatfield, president, explained that MainStreet is currently a mutually owned bank, which means it is owned by its deposi­ tors. After the proposed reorganization, the bank's depositors will own the parent mutual bolding company. MainStreet Financial Corporation. MHC. That mutual holding company, through MainStreet Financial Corporation, will own MainStreet Savings Bank. No common stock is being sold to any indi­ vidual as a pan of this reorganization. Hatfield stated that the holding company structure will provide MainStreet with greater flexibility to raise capital and offer additional products and services. "We are very excited about the new options that the holding company structure will offer us. It will allow us to continue to expand our product and service offerings, particularly commercial loans and commercial deposit accounts. We have been the largest residential mortgage lender in Hastings because of the excellent loan programs and service that we offer. We expect to bring that same customer orientation to our new business customers.* Hatfield further explained that the pro­ posed change to the mutual bolding company structure will otherwise be invisible to the public. 'MainStreet will remain an independ­ ent. Hastings-based business. In this age of mergers and acquisitions, we are very proud of our independence and of our community focus. We deliver what most larger banks are only able to talk about We really are a good 'community' bank that understands the need for flexibility, convenience and friendly, help­ ful service in addition to being an outstanding supporter of the community. The reorganization will take several months to complete and will require the approval of a majority of the outstanding votes of the bank's depositors. Hatfield indi­ cated thst a special meeting of the mutual owners will be held later this year to vote on the proposed reorganization. jfewbom babies BOY, Rick Alan (Jr.), born at Pennock Hospital on May 9, 2004 at 12:40 a.m. to Rick and Natasha Mattson of Cloverdale. Weighing 5 lbs., 11 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Jocelyn Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 4. 2004 at 8:21 p.m. to Travis Martin and Jennifer Webb of Freeport Weighing 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 10, 2004 at 10:31 a.m. to Danielle Dewey and Trent Kohn of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs., 9 ozs. and 18-1/2 inches long. BOY, Joshua Caleb, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 9,2004 at 5:19 a.m. to Scott and Amy Peters of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs., 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Noah Robert, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2004 at 8:48 a.m. to Janice and Charles Mead of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 12-1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Theodore Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2004 al 6:56 a.m. to Maria Longdike and Michael Edwards of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20-1/2 inches long. GIRL, Marlee Niagara, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2004 at 12:55 p.m. to Walter and Stephanie Church of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Logan Tucker, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. to Jeremy and Nikki Reynolds of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Fiona Aoife, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 6, 2004 at 8:34 a.m. to Amy and Michael Doyle of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs., I oz. and 19 inches long. BOY, Colten Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 4, 2004 at 8:36 p.m. to Ronald Lemoine and Jennifer Benedict of Kentwood. Weighing 6 lbs., 13 ozs. and 18­ 3/4 inches long. BOY, Clayton Burke Dumond was bom April 19, 2004 at 1:17 a.m. to Vera and Cindy Dumond of Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs., and was 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother lyier. Proud grandparnets are Loren and Sharon Beck of Ithaca and James and Sue Dumond of Mulliken. BOY, Corey Mikel, born at Pennock Hospital on May 5. 2004 at 8:15 a.m. to Christopher and Tammy Moore of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs., 3-1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Justin Brian, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 10, 2004 at 11:59 p.m. to Stacy and Brian Foum of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. and !Q inches long. BOY, Luke Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 12, 2004 at 10:59 p.m. to Kylie and Ben Tobias of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kayla Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2004 at 1:36 p.m. te Angela and Kevin Ferris of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs., 9-3/4 ozs. and 19-1/4 inches Marjorie Lewis to celebrate 80th birthday long. BOY, Travis Andrew, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 14, 2004 at 7:56 a.m. to Joseph and Emily Mater of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Loretta Jo, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 13,2004 at 11:49 p.m. to Bobby and Jennifer Buckley of Middleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. It’s Mom’s “Marjorie Lewis” 80th birth­ day. We’re planning a “to do” because she wants to celebrate with friends like you! So plan to join us for this special occasion. It’s going to be a festive celebration, Saturday, May 29,2 to 4 p.m., 720 East Lincoln Street, Hastings. No gifts, please. BOY, William Michael, born at Sacred Heart Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on April 7, 2004 at 10:18 p.m. to Aaron and Nichole Carpenter of Pensacola. Weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Bob and Pam Wieland of Lake Odessa and Michael and Michelle Carpenter of Rochester Hills. Ward Woodmansee turns 90 Joseph Richard Johnson. Delton and Cheryl Ann Wenman. Delton. Raymond Decker. Nashville and Erin Christine Wolfe. Nashville. George William Thomas Jenkins IV, Wayland and Lisa Ann Heimlich. Wayland. Marvin Brice Custer II. Freeport and Bambi Linn Zeigler. Freeport Harodi Mohamed Kassem. Middleville and Sara Katherine Hillman. Middleville. Eric Brandon Visser. Caledonia and Elisabeth Suzanne Tomilinson. Middleville. Robert Ewald Wagner. Delton and Debbie Lou Followell, Delton. Paul Allen Bemrose. Plainwell and Lacey Jan Keyes, Nashville. Wayne Walter Keeler. Hastings and Kimberly Sue Andrews. Hastings. Simon Paul Hill. Hastings and Elizabeth Ann Eldridge. Hastings. Spencer Ward Romph. Quantico. Va. and Jennifer Marie Doyle. Middleville. Jason Lee Frei. Hastings and Heather Anne Lynn Edger will be 90! Lynn Edger of Charlevoix, formerly of Hastings, will be celebrating his 90th birth­ day June 8, 2004. We invite his family and friends to send birthday wishes to: Lynn Edger, 07400 Lakeview Dr., Lot 33, Charlevoix, Mich. 49720. Looking for a Harvath to celebrate . 80th birthday printer? lifting npany Betty Harvath will celebrate her 80th birth­ day June 5, 2004 from 2 p.m. on. There will be a pig roast and plenty of fun. with a band at 4 p.m. The party will be at 6102 Gurd Road, Hastings. Please come and wish her a happy birthday and have seme fun! Willis Daltoo will be celebrating his 90th birthday June 3,2004. He has been married to Barbara (Cotton) for 63 yean. They have three children, Connie Groendyke, Sharon Halladay and Gary Daltoo. five grandchil­ dren and two great-grandchildren. Willis has fanned in Woodland over 65 yean. He still enjoys riding his ATV to check out the crops. He would enjoy hearing from his family and friends. His address is: 383 W. Broadway. Woodland. Mich. 48897. Hazel McPherson marks 92nd birthday There will be an open home in honor of Ward Woodmansee's 90th birthday, at his home, 2995 S. M-37 Hwy.. Hastings, between 1 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 30. No Hazel McPherson celebrates her 92nd birthday this Sunday, the 30th of May from 2:304:30. She would love to receive a card or your presence for cake and punch al Cornerstone Living Center, (behind Barry County Christian School), 2900 Kellems Dr.. gifts, please. Hastings, Ml. Homister-Matteson Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Homister. Jr. of Delton and Ms. Lynn Hayes of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Heidi Marie, to Kyle Eric, the son of Kevin and Kelli Matieson of Plainwell. Heidi is a 2004 graduate of Grand Valley State University and is currently employed at MainStreet Savings Bank. Kyle is a 2004 graduate of Grand Valley State University and is currently employed at Matteson Marine. Inc. A June 19 wedding is planned. Altoft. Hastings. Michael Charles Auten II. Kalamazoo and Michelle Lynn Eppink. Hastings. Michael Dean Miller. Hastings and Brooke Ann Ulrich, Having*. Robert Carl Carlson, Middleville and Nicole Marie Mueller. Middleville. Willis Dalton marks 90th birthday Keep your friends and relatives INFORN Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 2-Wcefci ewlfi QUALITY CARCLEAAI1MG SI 0.00 OFF INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR DETAILING Michigan Home Finance 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! YES! YES! PAYOFF THOSE RATE CREDIT 3 YES! Cash-Out = HIGH INTEREST CARDS'YES! Debt Consolidation YES! Lower Your Interest Rate YES! Manufactured Homes (lS©) YES! 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park HOOPS! Payoff Back Taxes (Sony, we cm do almost anything! 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The Lakewood Jazz Band is having an open air concert Friday evening, June 4, on the lawn of Central United Methodist Church. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Representatives of all the United Methodist churches in the area are attending the annual conference being held at Calvin College Thursday through Sunday next week. Mrs. Chester Anderson of Grand Haven is spending a few days here with son Randy, who is recovering from his second break in an ankle. Daily vacation Bible school is being held at Central United Methodist Church from Monday evening, June 7, through Thursday, June 10. Work is going at a steady pace on the reconstruction of M-50 though the vil­ lage. It has been possible the entire time to cross the road onto other streets or into the driveways of all the business places on that half mile stretch. However, with the torrential rains of last Thursday and Friday, some of the driveways were washed away or partially so. At times flag man stops traffic to allow for some of the equipment to operate safely, but for the most part one can drive west to east unimpeded all the way to two-way traffic starting at Jordan Lake Highway. Once this stretch of road is fin­ ished. there are plans to do lesser work as far as the Ionia-Barry County line, where curved Lapo Road becomes straight Velte Road. Richard Hazel of Washington Boulevard, was cited in the Grand Rapids Press for his achieving his 10-gallon pin representing blood donations in past Workmen prepare the gridwork for the new facing. Manuel Rodriguez walks past the Union Bank project. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING OF NOTICE OF MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANY REORGANIZATION AND NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MERGER This is to inform the public that MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB fMamStreet”), located at 629 W. Stale Street, Hatties, Michigan 49058-1954, intends to file application materials with the Office of Thrift Sopemsioo (the "OTS”) on May 28, 2004 advising the OTS of its intent to reorganize into the mutual holding company formal purulent to 12 C.F.R. Part 575 (the "Mutual This is also to inform the public that under 12 C-F.R. Sections 5743 and 56312 of the Regulations of the OTS. MainStreet Financial Corporation, MHC, Heatings, Michigan, and Main Street Financial Corporation, Hastings, Michigan, corporations being organized by MainStreet, intend to file an application with the OTS for permission to acquire control of MainStreet, on May 27,2004, as part of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization aad for reproval of MainStreet to merge with Interim Two Federal Savings Bank, an interim savings assnriatinn organized by MainStreet solely for purposes of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization. Following rrwnplrtirm of the Mamai Holding Company Reorganization. MainStreet will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of MainStreet Financial Corporation and MainStreet Financial Corporation will be a wbol ly -owned subsidiary of MainStreet Financial Corporation, MHC, and all offices of MamStreet will continue to operate as offices of MainStreet This notice is published pursuant to 12 US.C. Section 1828(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 CFJL Sections 563.22,574.6snd575.l3oftberegultttoMoftheOTS This notice will appear at apprnrimaarly one-meek intervals over an approximate 30-day period beginning on May 27,2004 and ending June 24,2004. Anyone may submit written comments in favor of or against the propoaed Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and Charter Conversion or in connection with the applications and in so doing may submit such information as he or she deems relevant Such comments and information must be sent simultaneously to the Regional Director at the following address: Office of Thrift Supervision, 1475 Peachtree Street. Atlanta, Georgia 30348-5217 and to David L. Hatfield of MainStreet at its address stated above. Three additional copies of such comments and information must abo be sent to the Applications Filing Room, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. Written comments in opposition to the applications should address the regulatory basis for denial of such applications, and be supported by the specific information specified in 12 CFJL Section 516.120(a). You may request an informal meeting on such applications by including a written request for a meeting with your comment that describes the nature ofthe issues or facts to be discussed and the reasons why written submissions are insufficient to adequately address the focts or issues. Such comments and information must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date on which this public notice was first published, as indicated in the preceding paragraph. Up to an additional 10 calendar days may be granted by the Regional Director to submit such comments and information upon a showing of good cause if a written request is received by the Regional Director within the initial 30-day period. Failure to submit written comments on a timely basis objecting to the applications may preclude the pursuit of any years. With weather news paramount on the TV news, we have seen local David Bulling several times in his role with Ionia city's Department of Public Safety. On Tuesday, he< - was shown with Michigan U, John Cherry viewing the dam at Lyons. The lieutenant governor said he would rather be in Ionia to attend the fair. } Last year Union Bank's project was to remove the half-thick brick panels and replace them with footings and real brick siding for the entire builiing. The latest betterment project was to add framework so roof trim would match the lengthy front of the bank building on Fourth Avenue. Now the south side toward the parking lot and all approachigg traffic on northbound Fourth Avenue matches the Fourth Avenue side. Combined, the bank and Koops Funeral Chapel have added to the attractiveness of the street with their new sidewalks, which have wide bands of bricks and new street lamps. Reports are that some roads near Jordan Lake are closed due to high water levels. With the heavy rains on Thursday of last week, even the big Counter Drain could not handle all the water on Johnson Street and the catch basin had water sev­ eral inches high above the grating. However, in due time the water ebbed and from then on the drain system han­ dled all the waler. Fourth Avenue had a wide stream running down the gutters, coming from the Anderson farm, which is higher than the land toward the busi­ ness district. One story in Sunday's GR Press was about the Internet spot for checking where to buy gasoline at the lowest price. In the column by Nancy Crawley, Fred King was quoted. The second son of Roberta and Theron King, he is a com­ puter programmer who has a spot called “Guanirail,” in which he quotes five prices each day. Driving from Grand Rapids to Lansing daily makes necessary his driving 125 miles per day. His 1994 Dodge Caravan must be a reliable vehi­ cle. He advises buying gasoline on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. There are other “GasBuddy” websites. .Jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy MitdxUl and Marcy Sugar Working with kids Dear Annie: I work for a state agency in a job I absolutely love. My problem is the attitude of my co-workers. In this office. people are rarely fired because it takes so long to find a replacement. As a result, there is a great deal of unprofessional behavior that is ignored. We have a new supervisor who is trying his best to learn the ropes, but my co-work­ ers refuse to give the man a chance. They have labeled him with childish nicknames and went so far as to throw a small party when his wife became seriously ill because it meant he had to stay home. If I say something to the supervisor, it might hurt his feelings. I've told my co­ workers that their behavior is juvenile, but they already consider me a goody-twoshoes, and the more I complain, the more they rub it in my face. I've considered going over the supervisor's head, but that would imply he does not have control over his staff. Do you have any advice for me? — Tired of Working With Children Dear Tired: Yes. Stay out of it Your co­ workers may be childish, but the new supervisor must learn to deal with these sophomoric employees in whatever way he deems most effective. Allow him to sort it out on his own, and meanwhile, be support­ ive, so he knows he has at least one ally. As for your personal aggravation with these co-workers, the best response is to ignore them when they misbehave, giving them a condescending smile when they say something idiotic. They'll eventually learn to leave you alone. Who do you call? Dear Annie: I'd like to respond to "Infoseeker," who asked what to do if you wake up and find that a household member has died. You said to call 911. Idont know how it is in your part of the world, but here, if you call 911. you get an ambulance, the body gets a trip to the hospital, and you get a bill from both. If you call the funeral director, he will come, but he cannot remove the body until the coroner pro­ nounces the person dead. — Eau Claire, Wis. Dear Eau Claire: We didn't say the fami­ ly wouldn't be charged for bringing in emergency personnel. Here are two more helpful letters: Dear Annie: Your advice to ’Infoseeker" is on the mark only if the person's death was wholly unexpected. Allow me to offer additional insight. In most states, the deaths of persons who die while having been under a doctor's care within the past year for a grave or debilitat­ ing illness (cancer, Alzheimer's, etc.) do not require the notification of any governmen­ tal agencies. Survivors only need to inform the funeral home that has been designated to reclaim the body and prepare it for its final disposition. In many instances, there is no reason for survivors to have to absorb the exorbitant financial burdens wrought by an ambu­ lance, emergency room efforts to revive the person, or hospital administrative fees and costs. — Glenn S. Goins, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer, Chandler, Ariz. Dear Annie: My husband unexpectedly passed away while taking a nap. I called 911, and the operator notified tlie sheriff's office and EMT services. I kept on my refrigerator a list of my husband's medica­ tions, Social Security number, name and phone number of his physician, date of last visit and list of illnesses. The only thing 1 had to think about was the name of the funeral home. The emergency personnel contacted the home, which arranged to transport his body. It was a shock to have a loved one pass in this manner, but wonder­ ful that he went without suffering, and 1 am so grateful to the police, emergency per­ sonnel and the funeral home for all their help. — Midwest SEAWALLS at (202) 906-6000. oaaxm Dear Annie: My friend's 19-year-old daughter is pregnant as a result of a one-night stand. 'Beverly" says she doesn't want the father involved in the baby's life, nor does she want him to pay child support. She plans to pul "father unknown* on the birth certificate. I could understand her decision if she had a good career and could support herself and a baby. However, Beverly works at a low-pay­ ing job and gets government assistance for her food and medical bills. There's no way she could afford a baby sitter while keeping a job. Is this the way the system is supposed to work — where taxpayers support children, and the fathers don't have to pay? — Concerned Friend and Taxpayer Dear Taxpayer No, ifs not the way the sys­ tem is supposed to work, but the system isn't geared primarily to prevent people from mis­ using it Beverly should be receiving child support from the baby's father, but you cant force her to go after it’Let's hope she is smart enough to work hard and provide a decent life for her child. Driving contract Dear Annie: Many yean ago. I read about a contract for teenagers to sign with their par­ ents when they are able to get their driver's license. My daughter has only 20 days (she's counting, not me) until she is eligible to apply for her learner's pennit. Can you please print this contract? Thanks. - Nervous Mom in Arizona Dear Arizona: Here is the contract, written by John Violette: , Contract for Driven It is understood and agreed that having a driver's license and driving a car are privi­ leges. Any privilege has to be earned, and it must be earned on a continuing basis. This means that driving privileges may be revoked due to an infraction of the following roles: 1. Breaking the driving laws or abusing a motor vehicle can result in the loss of driving privileges, even if we learn about it from a source other than the police. You never know who may be observing you. 2. You win strive to maintain the grades, conduct and attitude at the same high level as when we first granted your driving privileges. 3. No one else should be allowed to drive a vehicle entrusted to you. This means you may not lend your vehicle to friends. 4. If you are ever in a condition that might render you less than 100 percent competent behind the wheel of a car, phone us. We will come get you. This will not result in the loss of your driving privileges. 5. You are never to be a passenger in a car in which the driver should not be driving. A call to come get you will not result in the loss of driving privileges. If you cannot reach us, call a taxi. We will pay for it, and there will be no punishment Signed this_______ day of_________ , 20__ Dad____________________________________ Morn_________________________ Newly Licensed Driver_____________________________________ Try the thyroid Dear Annie: I was interested in your col­ umn about the possible connection between memory loss and the use of statins for treat­ ment of high cholesterol. I worked with Alzheimer's patients for 12 yean, and the one cause I saw repeatedly for dementia was low thyroid function. Once the thyroid problem was treated, the person regained memory function. This test is easy and cheap and should be considered first when anyone suf­ fers memory loss. I hope this might be of use. - UA. Jack Dear Jack: You undoubtedly have helped someone today. Thank you. Amur's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailhox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Bax 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. • Steel • Wood • Vinyl _________ • Pedes • Decks ___ _ OFTOR™. 20% S%S8Bl administrative or judicial remedies. You may look at the non-confidential portion of the applications aad non-confidentiai portions of all comments and information filed by the public in response to the applications by contacting the Regional Director or the Information Services Division, Office ofThrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the Regional Director at (404) 888-0771 or the information Services Division Parental payment? VALOR CONSTRUCTION 1-800-79-VALOR or 268-945-5510 www.valorDre.com FREE MDEQ Penulttinfl with each job COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hasting# Banner - Thursday. May 27. 2004 - Page 9 Open space site condo project approved for Carlton Township by Rutk Zadsary Staff Writer The Bany County Planning and Zoning Commission Monday voted 4-2 to approve county's first site condominium project with an alicmehve community septic system built under the stale's state's open space clustered housing act. An open space PUD is planned in Delton, but is mtn subject to county jurisdiction than open space in a site condo. The development is to be constructed al 3597 M-43 near Kaiser Road on M-43 in Carlton Township. Ron VanSingel of Nederveld Associates represented the applicant. Matt Howell. The plan first came to the Planning Commission in February 2003. A variance for the number of units proposed was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Commissioner Mike Barney sat on the ZBA at the time, and recused himself at the May 2004 meeting. On June 23 of 2003. the commission approved the preliminary site plan. The development meets the spirit of the state's open space ordinance by preserving 50 percent of the open space and natural resources on 79 plus acres. Open space will include 39.7 acres to be used for sports fields, picnic areas or walking trails. Much of the acreage is classified as wetlands. Despite neighbors warnings the development is being ’planned in a flood plain.* the area is technically not a flood plain. Hanning and Zoning Director Jim McManus explained. Because the township wetlands are unregulated and the total flood area is not large enough, the property is not classed as a flood plain. Because of the wet soils, the property did not perk for more than 22 lots, which led to researching alternative septic systems. The community system is expensive, which, to recoup the investment led to the plan for 51 sin­ gle-family homes. Howell said the project is expected to take al ten yean to complete. Phase 1 could take three yean. Howell said be planned homes to be back from the road, to save existing trees, to preserve wetlands, and to blend the existing natural fea­ tures in. The site design was altered slightly from the preliminary plan but still designated open spaces for wetlands, detention areas, poods, a wooded area, and walking trails both in the cen­ tral areas and at the perimeter to make up the common open spaei:. Homes would be 250 to 275 feet between the home sites and the outer perimeter. Each lol would adjoin open space, VanSingel said. Evergreens are to be planted around the perimeter to help buffer the boundary from the surrounding neighbors, and to delineate where the property ends, though a fence was not required. A buffer zone along M-43 is planned. Commissioners questioned the undesignaled areas and uses for the open space. Apparently the stale only requires the open space be kept natural and be used in common. The undeveloped land outside of phase I is to be fanned (hayfields) until build-out. At completioo, residents may later define how they will use the open space, but common use and main­ tenance is to be guaranteed through association covenants regulating what can or can not be done with the space. Use of firearms will be prohibited. Lots would be a half acre each with 100 feet of private road frontage, on a 5000-foot winding drive with two outlets on M-43. Electric, tele­ phone and natural gas would be delivered to homes underground. No street lighting is planned. Normal setbacks would be observed. Individuals would only have to maintain their own half acre. Each home will have a private well, possibly a problem where the water table is high, or where neighbors fear impact could alter the water supply for nearby wells er increase pollu­ tion at the surface, in the marshy area. A half acre underground community drain­ field and treatment system will handle the gray water discharge, but individual septic tanks will deal with the solid waste from each home. The future maintenance of the community septic system would be under the oversight of the Barry-Eaton Health Department and DEQ. The technology was developed in the early 80s by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) looking for central wastewater treatment systems to serve small communities. As explained by John Caterino in June of 2003, the state began using these systems for clustered developments to meet a demand for tem will be monitored under 'he oversight of a third party through the DEQ, as specified under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994. Wetlands cannot be used for detention. Stormwater pre-treatment detention basins are designed to filter sediment to prevent it from being released into wetlands. The DEQ must approve detention and the stormwater provi­ sions. The plans are engineered for a 100-year storm, established under the land division act, and is being constructed. The site condo process is mandated at the state level and all steps are prescribed and approval is granted at that level. Other agencies with greater authority than the county in the site condo process, and the community septic sys­ tem. such as the MDEQ. the BC Drain Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation, had already given preliminary approval for the project. One problem is that under the site condo act. the agencies with the authority to approve such a project have no obligation to notify the public. Administrator Jim McManus said last year. The county has only limited authority over the proj­ ect approval process. The public hearing had taken place in 2003 at the county level. At the time of final approval, the Planning Commission must only be assured approvals have been made by all the appropriate agencies. The county Planning Department sent a notice, although not required, about the final review this month, announcing to the public the process was soon to be finished. Public com­ ment was received only at the end of the May 24 meeting. The information was minimally con­ sidered in the decision, very frustrating to those expecting to be heard. It seems public input is minimized in the state mandated process. Resident Lawrence Buck objected to a com­ mission decision prior to listening to public comment, and before citizens could ask ques­ tions of the developer. He suggested placing developer maps so that the public can also see them and know what is being talked about. Buck said two buildings are already under construction on the property. He said the acreage is reported by the deeds office to be made up of three parcels, one 40acre and two 20-acre parcels, which are being purchased on land contract by Howell. "What if this land contract is for 30 years?" he asked, and questioned liability for the devel­ opment if he did not make the payments. He questioned the promised restrictive covenants, and complained one of Howell’s pre­ vious projects has residents who trespass and fire guns all the time, a concern to the neigh­ bors, where there are about eight houses on ten acres. He speculated it would be difficult to pre­ vent trespassing without a fence, which is why neighbors had asked for one. He said posting signs were torn down by these people. Buck said not one person in Carlton Township had ever spoken in favor of this proj­ ect "This is private enterprise... if he doesn’t do it right no taxpayer should be held account­ able." Keith and Dena Taylor had sent a letter requesting a chain link fence and an evergreen tree buffer along the adjoining property lines. They said 50 homes on that land was too dense, and this use would conflict with their estab­ lished use to grow trees and hunt on their own property. He did not want people trespassing or causing damage to his walnut and pine trees. At th: meeting. Keith Taylor said the ever­ greens should be spruce, because if pines, deer would eat them. He said the fence was still needed, and thought the request should have been included in the commission decision. The Taylors cautioned about the wet soils, earlier causing basement rsving and flooding in their own home, located al a higher elevation than homes in the development. The Taylors wanted public guarantees the septic system would function properly into the future. Additional fears of lawn fertilizer migrating to the water table were mentioned. Last year nearby residents mentioned fears that pollutants would impact their shallow wells. Wells average 15 to 60 feet in depth. Neighbor Carrie Carlow had questions about the sewer treatment facility. She was told it although sano is now replaced by a better mate­ rial. specifically manufactured for the purpose of filtering waste water. The community is expected to produce 15,000 gallons of fluid per day, based on aver age household discharges. The DEQ has issued a preliminary discharge permit for the community system, and the HD will assure it is sufficient to prevent contamina­ tion of the wetland areas. The community sys­ children. Car lights from drive positioning was a Road Commission matter, which the BCPZC could not address. Robert Peabody asked if commissioners had visited the site, and had seen how soggy the soils are there. He said a house being built on the property had a wall fall down due to the shifting base under it "That property is really soaked. To put 50 people in there with that hardship and not know­ ing it... Six yean down the road when the plas­ ter starts cracking. ...it’s not just us." He said he would recommend limiting the property to 10 or 15 houses. He said the developer was doing a "great song and dance " without obligating himself to saying he will do certain things. Diane Holvin said Howell had built the home she lives in. "He paints a pretty picture... but he’s not put­ ting the cards on the table." She has experienced kids coming onto her property, with no means for keeping them off. and feared liability issues because she works during the day. Other neighbors warned that the moist soils will be problematic for the residents who even­ tually live in the homes to be built there. One neighbor said after just a minor rain, one home in the area along the highway had to pump the basement out with sump pumps running all night He said that incident was not anything like the rains occurring recently. He said that home now had sump pumps and hoses running out the window continuously. McManus said Howell had the right to put up one house, established under the land division act, now being constructed. An ‘A’ frame structure is an accessory build­ ing. He explained the planning department has no authority over guns, the sewer treatment plans, driveway permits and many other issues. McManus said he would recommend planting spruce trees, but said they would not go in until after the roads were constructed. Planning Commission Chairmar Clyde Morgan questioned details involving the Mud Creek county drain passing through the proper­ ty. Residents will contribute to a fund to help mainttin their sharetflte county drain, even though the drain commission does not have a defined easement for thd drain, it was explained. County Planning and Zoning cannot make determinations on drain commission issues, but a vegetative buffer between lots and the county drain was asked for. This is to be designated on the site plan as a condition for administrative approval, to be completed prior to any construc­ tion. Commissioner Jan McKeough noted written permission to install the system was given by Carlton Township last year. A state law has been passed recently exempting local municipalities Carl R. Conrad, Navy, Submachine Crew By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Carl R. Conrad was born on Jan. 21,1920, the son of Clyde and Ida Hilton Conrad in Coats Grove, Barry County. He attended grade school in Coats Grove and Hastings High School. He graduated from there in 1937. After graduation be worked at Banghart Bakery. He was working al Grand Rapids Bookcase at the time vf his enlistment in ihe Navy on Sept 18.1941. Carl took his training at Great Lakes and later went to Groton, Conn, for diesel and submachine school. He was on the crew of the submarine U.S.S. Guardfish, commanded by Lt Commander N. G. Ward of Indianhead, Md., where in the Pacific Theater they were award­ ed a citation aboard the U.S.S. Guardfish by Vice Admiral Arthur W. Carpenter, com­ mander of the Allied Naval Forces in the southwest Pacific. The citation stated that the Cu«.«dfish was bombed on several occasions and had attacked three merchant ships while under heavy fire to her periscope. Eight ships totaling about 70,000 tons, making significant losses to Japanese shipping. Lieutenant Commander Klakring, the officer in charge, gave each of his men the opportunity to step up to the periscope and take a look at the doomed Japanese ship. Four more ships in addition to the eight ships definitely sunk, four more totaling 20­ 25,000 tons were hit but it was not established the extent of damage done to these ships. The commendation read in part: “The con­ duct of this first war patrol by the Guardfish sets a criterion for other submarine personnel in determination, aggressiveness, courage and tenacity. As a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Guardfish your performance of duty was an important and material contribution to the success of this mission. The Commander of the Submarine Force Pacific Fleet is pleased to commend you on your splendid performance of duty." Submarine crews rarely see daylight during these extremely long cruises. It is a mighty small tight space these men occupy during their missions. Carl R. Conrad was discharged on Sept. 11, 1945 as a motor mate, second class and received the Presidential Citation, Southwest Pacific Theater Ribbon. Conrad married Zoe E. Reynolds Enzian on March 23,1945 in Angola, Ind. Carl and Zoe had twin sons. Dale and Donald, and a daugh­ ter. Carla. He also had a stepdaughter Madeline and a stepson, Charles Enzian. Following his return to civilian life Carl worked at Clark Equipment Co.. Battle Creek. He was a member of Hastings American Legion Post No. 45 and very active in the Department of Michigan American Legion, a life member of Submarine Veterans of WWII. He was a member of Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 and the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. He was on the board of direc­ tors of the Clark Credit Union. Carl died on Dec. 4,2000 at 80 yean of age and is buried in Dowling Cemetery. Sources: Hastings Banner Archives. Feb. 4,1943; Barry County Veterans, World War 11 Era. Barry County Historical Society. Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com . Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days Pennock HEALTH ^^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St • Hastings Flexible, convenient, dependable. double the homes that could normally be built on existing soils. He said he had worked for 30 years for the Department of Public Health and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality prior to his present career with Vos Engineering. By using better treatment systems, and clus­ tering homes, this would result in less urban sprawl and less loss of agricultural land. Caterino explained. 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Mecrtow FDIC SAVINGS RANK �Page 10 - Thursday, May 27, 200* - The Hastings Banner Lion ladies earn spot in MITCA meet with title by Brrtt Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team joked of getting shim made up reading, “Just Married", after Monday's con­ clusion to their Division 3 Regional meet For four straight years the Lions have fin­ ished second al their regional, and coach Gary Hamilton thought it was time to move up a spot. “I guess they kind of ran with it when I told them 1 didn't want to be a bridesmaid any­ more. Let's be the bride," said Hamilton as his team celebrated with the regional trophy on their home field. The victory means th. Lions arc invited to Saturday's Division 3 Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association The Lions'Amy Abbott races to victory, and a spot in the state finals, in the 300meter hurdles. She also qualified for slate In the 100-meter hurdles. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Time to whine about team track and field meet again Meet al Kent City. The girls competed in the event a year ago in Williamston and finished fourth in the state. The meet was created by the MITCA to offer a more team based cham­ pionship than the Michigan High School Athletic Association offers in track and field. Regional winning teams are invited, and second place teams can receive a chance if one or more of the regional championship teams chooses not to participate. “It’s a fun meet,” said Hamilton. “If they perform well, I think we have a shot at being in the top three." The hope is to top last year’s performance, but no one is ruling out a state championship if the Lion runners can keep up with their big scorers in the field events. “The field events really got us a big lead, but I think we did great on the track tonight too," said Hamilton. Twelve different girls qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 State Meet at Comstock Park High School June 5, many in multiple events. The top two placers qualify, and ath­ letes can also qualify by reaching certain pre­ determined times and distances. An athlete can only participate in four events, and Lion senior Megan Garvey is going to state in all four of hers. She won the long jump with a leap of 17’1, and finished second in both the 100- and 200-meter dash­ es. Her time 100-meter 13.2 seconds, and 26.5 seconds in the 200. Garvey also teamed with Donna Cripe, Alisha Felmlee, and Amy Abbott in the 400meter relay for a second place finish in 51.6 seconds. Abbott was the 100-meter hurdles and 300meter hurdle champion. St»c won the 100-hurdles in 16.1 seconds, and the 300-hurdles in 46.6 seconds. Teammate Lisa Hamilton was right behird her in the 300-hurdles in second place at 52.2. The Lions' 3200-meter relay team of Jessica McMillen, Dhani Tobias, Tessa Robles, and Stefanie Joostbems won their event in 10:09.5. Joostbems was the Lions* only other state qualifier on the track with a victory in the 800-meter run in 2:22.2. All the field events, except for the final throws of the discus, were completed Friday before thunderstorms postponed the meet. Lion teammates Meagan Halliwill and Kelly Wilson finished their one-two placing in the discus Monday afternoon. Halliwill won the event with a throw of 129’2, and Wilson's best throw was 118*1. Halliwill is the top seed heading into the state meet, and Wilson is third. Wilson also won the shot put Friday with a top throw of 34’06. Valley's Tara GordetplCiand Hamilton both went high enough in the pole vault to qualify for state. Gordenski was third at 9’6. and Hamilton fourth at 9’.» The Lions placed athletes in the top six in all the events except the 400- and 3200-meter runs, with multiple placers in eight events as they built their team total of 163.33 points. Lansing Catholic Central finished second with 105.33, followed by Perry 59, Stockbridge 44.5. Flint Northwestern-Edison 30, Olivet 293, Flint Beecher 28, Leslie 20, Laingsburg 17, Portland 12, Ovid-Elsie 11.33, Durand 3. Lake Fenton 3. and Byron 1. Lion senior Josh Beardslee matched Garvey’s four qualifying performances in the boys’ meet Beardslee won the 110-meter hurdles in 15 seconds, the 300-meter hurdles in 40.5 sec­ onds. and was a member of the Lions* second place 400- and 800-meter relay teams. “He’s worked for it, and he deserves every­ thing he gets,” said Lion boys’ coach Brian Lincoln. “He started back in November, and just concentrated on this. He was there every night after school and had a group of about eight of them he led. It sure has paid off for him." Hard work and determination really paid off for the Lions in those two relays. The temn of Josh Beardslee, Dan Brooks, Jason Wymer, and Adam Lamphere finished the 800-meter relay in 1:34.1. Dan Brooks was injured in the 400-meter dash and couldn't compete with his team­ mates in the 1600-meter relay. Jason Beardslee stepped into Dan Brooks’ spot to ran the first leg, and Jarrod Brooks stepped up with a great split in the second leg. “I think Jarrod is the one that really put us in position,” said Lincoln. “Then I put the two seniors at the back of it, because it’s their year." Wymer and Josh Beardslee finished off the race in 3:34, a tenth of a second behind the winning team from Ovid-Elsie. The Lion boys* placed in every running event, plus the high jump and pole vault Matt Gordcneer's fifth place height of 12*6 was good enough to qualify him for stale. Valley's boys finished in a fourth place tie with Ovid-Elsie Monday. Laingsburg won the boys’ meet with 115 points, followed by Olivet 65, Stockbridge 55, Ovid-Elsie 5233, Maple Valley 52.33, Flint NorthwesternEdison 52, Portland 42, Lansing Catholic Central 24, Lake Fenton 19, Perry 16.33, Byron 14, Leslie 12, and Durand 8. Unfortunately for the Lion boys, it was the second time in a week they finished behind Olivet. The Eagles won the final SMAA dual of the season, Tuesday May 18. It was another banner day for Josh Beardslee however, as the Lion boys fell 97-66. Josh Beardslee set the Maple Valley school record in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 40.1 seconds. Beardslee finished first in all four events be competed in as he also took the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.1 seconds. Dan Brooks, Wymer, and Lamphere teamed with Josh Beardslee to win the 800meter relay in 1:33.7, and Dan Brooks, Jarrod Brooks, Wymer, and Josh Beardslee took the 1600-meter relay in 3:33. Wymer and Dan Brooks both won individ­ ual races as well. In the 800-meter run, Wymer woo with a time of 2:08. In the 400meter ran, Dan Brooks was first in 52.1 sec­ onds. Maple Valleys’ other two wins Tuesday were by Akok Malek who took the 1600meter ran in 4:50 and the 3200 in 10:34. Lion sophomore Adam Lamphere leans across the finish fine at the end of the 400-meter relay Monday at Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Josh Beardslee’s was one of two Lane records. In the girls’ meet Halliwill set a new school record in the discus with a throw of 137’9”. as the Lion ladies capped off a perfect 6-0 SMAA season. Maple Valley won the girls' meet 1043 to 463. The Lions won 14 of the 16 events that were ran. No one took part in the 3200-meter relay. Wilson was second to Halliwill in discus, but finished ahead of her teammate in the shot put with a throw of 35*4. Kayleigh Browne was third in both of the throwing events. The Lions won every field event, Amy Joostbems took the high jump at 4'10, Gordenski the pole vault at 9’6, and Garvey took the long jump at 16' 11. Garvey also won the 100-meter dash in 12.9 seconds. Abbott was a multiple event winner too. Abbott won both hurdle races, taking the 100-meter high hurdles in 16.05 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles in 49 seconds. McMillen woo the ItiMtarttnin for Valley with a time of 6M.W ■ W Laonx' swept the lop three scoring places in the event Chayla Robles was second in 6:24.6?, followed by Tessa Robles in 6:26.73. Kristen Hummel won the 800-meter ran in 2:37.73. The SMAA League Meet was held Wednesday afternoon at Maple Valley, with the Lion ladies looking to extend their string of conference titles. Everything else has been about rain this week, so why shouldn’t my column. I know the Banner is awfully full of track and field this week. Well, it's that time of year. Not too many people can say this, but the rain might have actually helped me oul When the spring schedules first came out, I had the Delton versus Maple Valley track and field meet circled on my schedule. It was one of the first meets of the season. Well, I hadn’t gotten the chance to see the Lions again yet The rain Friday pushed the regional Maple Valley was hosting back to Monday. I saw half a regional with Middleville and Caledonia Friday, and half of one with the Lions on Monday. 1 swear half a regional feels like a track meet and a half. The Lion ladies made it all worth the while though by winning their Division 3 Regional. As much as this time of year is about rain, its about me whining that the MHSAA needs to create a stale team track and field meet I know I did this last year, and I may have to make it an annual event, just in case anyone wasn't listening the year before. First off, I need to extend a big thank you to the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association. This weekend's MITCA team championships around the state are one of the best ideas to come around in high school sports in a long time. Heck, one of the best ideas to come around in all of sports in a long time. What’s bet­ ter, a team state track championship or limiting the number of rebounders allowed at the foul line? What's better, a track and field team state championship or a major league baseball team being owned by the league and playing half its games north of the border and half of its games south of the border? What’s better, a track and field team state championship or the eight second rule to get across half court in the NBA? Sure that last one has come out in the Pistons favor. I'd rather be at the MITCA Division 3 Championships watching Maple Valley’s girls on Saturday, than at the Palace or Canseco Fieldhouse, or wherever it is the Pistons are playing that day. But I can't Like so many other people’s, my weekend is full. And like so many others it is filled with graduation duties. That's one of the problems with the team state meet. The MHSAA won't have any events on Memorial Day weekend Occasionally, teams have to drop out of the MITCA meet due to graduations or other end of year occurrences. Other teams are there to take their place. That’s how Maple Valley got to go last year. The Lions finished second at their regional, to the eventual Division 3 MITCA meet champs from Williamston. When one team drops out, the second place team from its regional is extended the invi­ tation. If that second place team says “no”, the invitation goes to the team with the next highest point total from all the regional; in the division. Nobody seems to want to have it after the State Meet either, although baseball region­ als would just be getting underway at that time. The Lions were second in their regional last year, then went onto the MITCA meet and finished fourth. Lion coach Gary Hamilton wouldn’t get too excited after Monday’s regional victory, but that’s understandable due to the fact that the Lions still had their league meet ahead of them. Plus, I’m not that sure he’s such an excitable guy. Some of his girls told him they wanted a picture Monday, while some others went for the water cooler. Hamilton stepped out of the way. and an assistant coach who was in on the gig was doused. I'd guess that the Lion ladies have a better chance at getting a trophy to bring home Saturday, than they do of pulling off the traditional water tossing. Good luck Lions. Maple Valley seniors Kelly Wilson, from left, Donna Cripe, Stefanie Joostbems, Megan Garvey. Chayla Robles, and Meagan Halliwill dance to the music as the Lion ladies celebrated their Division 3 Regional Title Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons send off seniors tonight third goal came off of a penalty kick which was awarded for a handball in the box. The Saxons came out the second half with a The Saxons varsity girls* soccer team, which finished sixth overall in the O-K Gold tourna­ ment will then play Portland tomorrow in the team’s final home game of the season as they vengeance. “These girls came out and played the way they had been playing as opposed to flat and looking tired,” said Derrico. “We came out with aggressiveness and had a purpose. Unfortunately we were unable to finish the job.** Hastings was awarded a penalty kick late in the second half, which Ashley Lowe converted prepare for the District tournament. A bye was drawn by the Saxons in the first round of district. They are automatically move into the semi-finals where they will compete against the winner of an opening round contest between the O-K Gold champs from Caledonia and Gull Lake. The Saxons' first game will take place on Wednesday. June 2 al either Caledonia on. “The only thing we can learn from this game is that we know we can't get behind too early," said Derrico. “It’s too hard to come back, and also that we must be ready to play each and or Gull Lake. “Our district is not easy we were just fortu­ nate enough to draw a bye in the first round which will give us a little more practice time," said Saxon coach Sarah Derrico. “1 can definite­ ly see these girls winning against either of those teams. We did lose to Caledonia earlier in the year, but the score was not indicative of the actual game. 1 know we can beat them if our “A” team shows up. "These girls are excited for districts. They figured they weren’t able to prove themselves in the conference, so now is their chance." The Saxons finished the league tournament Monday at Byron Center with a 3-1 loss. “We finished sixth in the OK Gold which is the exact same spot as last year. We didn’t real­ ly improve record wise, but we definitely improved as a team." said Derrico. Hastings was happy to have senior Jami Schilling back on the field last week. She had two assists and a goal in last Wednesday's win over Wyoming Park. Byron Center went on top early in the first half 3-0, with Leah Sluiter scoring two of the Bulldogs’ three goals on defensive errors. The every game." The Saxons’ one victory in the tourney came last Wednesday at home, as a strong second half led to a 5-1 Saxon win. After a rough first half. Kristi Tolger convert­ ed on a well driven ball across the net by Jami Shilling to put the Saxons up 1-0 four minutes in to half number two. There would be another goal scored by the Saxons shortly after by Ashley Lowe, then a second by Tolger. "Our goals were beautiful today," said Derrico. “They definitely showed teamwork. We even had quite a few double assists on goals See Saxon Soccer, page 14 �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. May 27. 2004 - Page 11 _____ DK’s Tamminga and Oglesbee win regional titles Panthers also earn 3 of 4 KVA trophies by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior Shanna Tamminga has slowly been working her way towards becoming one of the top high jumpers in Michigan in Division 3, but she’s recently uncovered another tal­ ent, jumping low. Tamminga won the high jump Saturday at the Division 3 Regional at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids to qualify for the June 5 state track and field meet at Comstock Park by tying her school record leap of 5’5". She qualified in a sec­ ond event, later in the afternoon, with a win in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 47.6 seconds. “This was only my fourth time running that rape," said Tamminga. She finished second to teammate Koi tni Matteson May 5. against Parchment with a time of 50.26 seconds, and hasn’t been beaten since as she’s improved her time each race. “We put her in the 300 hurdles a couple weeks ago on a fluke." said Delton assis­ tant coach Rick Williams. “She was beg­ ging us, saying *1 want to do it.’ She went out and ran a fine time, high jumping each of the hurdies.*’ Both Tamminga and Williams were amused and excited by her first try. “I was laughing,’’ said Tamminga. “I laughed through the whole race. I was laughing when I crossed the finish line." “I’m used to running and jumping high, and then I’m supposed to jump low?” Williams has worked a lot with Tamminga as the man in charge of the jumpers for the Delton varsity girls’ track and field team and as her coach with the varsity girls’ basketball team. “Tamminga is just a great athlete," said Williams. “It’s fun this year, because she’s got it all figured out. She’s gotten to walk away a winner. Other girls miss their third jump. She goes and jrs 5’2, 5'3, 5*5, and she just says that’s enough. Today she tried 5’6 three times. She was Delton's Kris Oglesbee leans across the finish line to win the 100-meter dash Tuesday at Paw Paw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) close the third time. If she jumps that at the state meet, she’s right in the mix." Tamminga’s 5’5 in the high jump was nine inches higher than any of her com­ petitors' best jumps were at the regional. She’ll have plenty of company at the state meet. Tamminga also qualified for state in the 800-meter relay with teammates Jordan Haines. Katie Smoczynski. and Kristen Wilfinger. They finished third in the event, but qualified with a time of 1: 50.9. Matteson will join her in the 300meter hurdles at state after finishing sec­ ond in 48.9 seconds. Alex Alaniz’s sixth place finish with a time of 50.9 seconds in the 300 hurdles wasn’t enough to qualify for the state meet, but she and Matteson both qualified in the 100-meter high hurdles. “If you look at the seeding, we could have two state medallists in the 300 hur­ dles." said Delton girls* coach Jim Gibson. “That’s incredible." Alaniz was second in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.3 seconds, and Matteson third in 16.4. Seven members of the DK boys’ team will join them at the state meet. “I don’t think we’re all going to fit in your van this year coach," said Delton senior Kris Oglesbee to DK boys’ coach Fred Pessell, referring to last year’s state meet when four Panther boys qualified for state. “We’ll take two." said Pessell. Oglesbee qualified in the 100-. 200-, and 400-meter dashes again this year. He was fourth in the 100 Saturday in 11 sec­ onds. third in the 200 in 23.1 seconds, and won the 400 in 49.8 seconds. “I can’t improve my time in the 100, and in the 200 I can’t handle the curve." said Oglesbee. “The 400 is my race. It’s more of a guts race." The Delton boys’ showed off their tal­ ent in the hurdles just like the girls. Clayton Drewyor qualified for state with a third place time of 41.5 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles, and in the 110-meter hurdles where he was fourth in 15.2 sec­ onds. Brandon Lester was second in the 110-meter hurdles in 14.9 seconds, tying the school record. At the high jump pit, Delton’s Josh Barnes and Nick Archer both qualified for state by reaching 6’2, a personal record for both. Barnes placed second, and Archer was tied for third. DK’s Dustin Morgan and Evan Williams also qualified for state. Morgan will compete in the shot put after finish­ ing fourth with a top throw of 48’6.75". He also placed sixth in the discus with a throw of 131’10. Williams was third in the 800-meter run with a time of 202 to qualify for state. All this individual success led to team success, as both the boys’ and girls* fin­ ished third in the 16 team regional. Kent City won the girls’ meet with 132 team points, followed by Allendale 61.5, Delton Kellogg 60, Newaygo 48, Calvin Christian 45.5, Ravenna 43, Saranac 35. Montague 24, Kelloggsville 23.5. Shelby 23. West Catholic 20. Muskegon Heights 8, and Fennville 3.5. Others in the top six for Delton were Margie Nichols who was sixth in the pole vault at 8’9; Kelly McIntyre was sixth in the discus with a throw of 90’ 10; Marissa Ingle was sixth in the 800-meter run in 2: 34.2. Delton’s 800-meter relay team finished third in 1:50.9. The 3200-meter relay team was sixth in 11:06.7. The 1600-meter relay team was third in The Delton Kellogg varsity boys' track and field team celebrates its second straight Kalamazoo VaHey Association title on the fin­ ish line Tuesday evening at Paw Paw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4:18.7. "What we were running today, time­ wise. was probably fast enough to win three relays at the league meet," said Gibson. He doesn't mind that the Kalamazoo Valley Association holds its league meet after the regionals have been run. “I can come down, and in the league meet say, Hey, just look at what we did Saturday. Now all you have to do is do it again," said Gibson. West Catholic won the boys’ meet Saturday with 109.33 points, followed by Kent City 78, Delton Kellogg 69.33, Saranac 47. Muskegon Oakridge 45.5, Calvin Christian 25. Montague 25. Hopkins 24.83, Ravenna 23, Allendale 23. Kelloggsville 22, Muskegon Heights 17, Newaygo 16, and Shelby 2. Others placing in the top six for the Delton boys’ team were Kyle Ferris with a sixth place finish in the pole vault at 10’; the 3200-meter relay team was third in 8:31.3 as Ricky Ortiz, Paul Diaz, JJ Griffin, and Williams ran their best time of the season: the 1600-meter relay team was fifth in 3:34.7. 59th Annual KVA Track Meet Delton senior Kris Oglesbee hasn’t always been a dominant force in Kalamazoo Valley Association track and field. It just seems like it “I was just a little stick kid. I was noth­ ing my freshman year," said Oglesbee. "I barely made the relay aaam." Those were the days when the Delton boys’ team was closing out a string of KVA titles from 1991 through 2000. Oglesbee has helped to start a new string. Delton won its second straight KVA crown Tuesday at Paw Paw taking the league meet with 186.5 points. The host Redskins were second Paw Paw with 117. Oglesbee completed a two year KVA sweep of the 100-. 200-, and 400-meter dashes with wins in all three events. He finished first in all three races in every KVA event his junior and senior year. He won the 100 in 11.1 seconds, the 200 in 22.9. and the 400 in 50.9. “I was just thinking about when I won my 400 at regionals. My coach was hap­ pier than I was," said Oglesbee. who had high praise for DK boys’ coach Fred Pessell. “Coach made me fast, and the shoes helped me. He’s unbelievable. One year he was out shoveling (snow) off the track so we could run on iL We hadn't run out there for the first two weeks of the season and he was sick of iL He cleared lanes one and two. His dedication makes me dedicated.” It’s taken a lot of self motivation for Oglesbee to continue to excel. There has­ n’t always been an opponent to push him in the KVA. He got out to an early lead in the 200 Tuesday. “I’m thinking what am I supposed to do now. Then 1 get around the comer, and I saw the clock and decided I could run against the clock.” Delton had plenty of help building its KVA meet record point total. Dustin Morgan took the shot put with a throw of 49’. In the high jump. Josh Barnes placed first by reaching 6’. Evan Williams won the 800-meter run in 205.3. Williams was also a member of the league championship 3200-meter relay team with Ricky Ortiz, Jack Griffin, and The Delton varsity girts’ track and field team gets together at Paw Paw, after dos­ ing out another successful KVA season by sharing the league championship with the host Redskins. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton's Alex Alaniz, left, edges past teammate Kortni Matteson In the 100-meter hurdles Tuesday at Paw Paw. Alaniz placed second at the KVA met in 16.5 seconds, and Matteson was third in 16.6. (Photo by Brett Bremer) from Shanna Tamminga. who went 5’4 in the high jump, and Margie Nichols, who cleared 9’ in the pole vault. Paw Paw racked up 166 points on the night, to the Panthers 143. Kalamazoo Christian was third with 95 points, fol­ lowed by Hackett 46, Parchment 37, Pennfield 33, and Galesburg-Augusta 4. Tamminga also led Delton in the 300meter hurdles where she was first in 48.4 seconds, ahead of teammates Kortni Matteson, who was second in 48.5. and Alex Alaniz, who was fifth in 52.4. Alaniz was second in the 100-meter hur­ dles in 16.5, and Matteson third in 16.6. Those were the Panthers only victories, but they finished second in six other events. The 800-meter relay team was second in 1:50, the 400-meter relay team was number two in 53.4 seconds, and the 1600-meter relay team was second in 4:20.2. Individually. Marissa Ingle was second in the 800-meter run in 2:34.2, Kristen Wilfinger was second in the 200-meter dash in 28 seconds, and Katie Smoczynski and Jordan Haines raced to a great finish in the 400-meter dash with Smoczynski edging Haines for second place. Smoczynski finished in 104.2, and Haines in 1:04.4 Paul Diaz. Delton’s girls got the win they needed over Kalamazoo Christian in the dual that was scored on the side, but couldn’t catch up for the meet championship after Paw Paw built a big lead in the field events. The girls had to give a share of their third straight conference crown with the Redskins. “Paw Paw had seven all league kids back. You look at that and you look at us, the stars are a wash.” said Delton girls’ coach Jim Gibson. “It came down to the middle kids. Who’s going to do the best job. and their middle kids did." The Redskins built a 19 points lead after the field events. Gibson thought that his team could have been ahead at that Delton Kellogg senior Shanna Tamminga leaps her way to victory in the 300-meter hurdles Tuesday at the KVA meet. She also qualified for the state meet by winning the event Saturday at Houseman Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) point heading into the meet. “I’m not disappointed in my field event kids. It’s just something that happens," said Gibson. Delton did get wins in the field events Delton's Evan Williams races to a sec­ ond place finish in the 800-meter run Saturday during the Division 3 Regional at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Nick Archer tries to get over the bar at 6’4 Saturday at Houseman Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Pw» 12 — Thursday, May 27. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Two Vikes and one Saxon qualify for state meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Two inches separated first and second place in the boys* long jump Saturday at the Division 2 MHSAA truck and field regional at Lakewood. Hastings' Joel Maivilk earned the regional championship in the event by reaching 18*10.5”, two inches ahead of Lansing Sexton’s Jon Alien. The Saxon boys’ finished 14th out of 16 teams Saturday, with 11 points. Maivilk earned ten of his team’s points with the first place jump. Hastings’ only ocher placer at the regional was Neil Moore, who finished sixth in the 800-meter ran with a time of 2:06.36. The top two in each event qualified for the Division 2 MHSAA Track and Field Finals at Caledonia, Saturday June 5, and others could qualify by reaching certain predetermined times and distances. Spectators looking for athletes dressed in Lakewood blue at the Division 2 finals should seek out the discus field that Saturday. The Vikings’ Rylee O’Bryant and Mike “Opte” Vipond each qualified for the Stale finals in the event Saturday, at the Division 2 Track and Field Regional hosted at Lakewood. O’Bryant qualified in the girls’ meet for the second year in a row by throwing a qualifying mark of 110*9”, and placed third. Vipond threw a qualifying mark of 144* in the boys* meet, and placed fourth. He is the first Lakewood boy to qualify for the state finals since Soloman Radcliff, who also qualified in the discus in 1997. Hastings Natalie Pennington, left, looks for the best way to get through the crowd at the start of the 1600-meter run at Lakewood Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “It was quite a large event,” said Lakewood girls* coach Jim Hassett. It was the first regional track meet hosted by Lakewood. “We had 16 schools competing for the chance to compete in the MHSAA Finals on June 5 at Caledonia High School. We had around 90 wonderful volunteers from the community help make this event run smoothly.” Haslett won the girls* meet with 95.25 points, followed by Lansing Waverly 79.25, Battle Creek Lakeview 77. Coldwater 68. Marshall 36, Eaton Rapids 34. Harper Creek 34, DeWitt 24, Lansing Sexton 18, Hastings 16.25, Charlotte 16.25, Lakewood 16. Parma Western 6. Ionia 5. St. Johns 2. Mason 0. The Hastings girls placed in the top six in four events, but weren’t able tc qualify for the Megan Bolthousc and Amanda Becktel both earned third place finishes. In the 100meter high hurdles Bolthousc finished in 16.59 seconds. Becktel earned bronze with a height of 8'3 in the pole vault. The Saxons' Natalie Pennington placed fourth in the 800-meter run in 2:27.23. Tasia Thompson tied for sixth in the high jump at 6'9. Many Lakewood girls recorded their per­ sonal best limes and distances in their events. All four Lakewood relay teams had their best time of the season. Other placers for the Lakewood girls were Kristin Chase who was third in the high jump at 4' 11: Jacqui Collins was fifth in 100-meter hurdles in 17.65 seconds; Sadie Can was fifth in 800-meter run in 2:30; and Dana Nichols placed sixth in the 3200-meter run in 12:17. Lakewood’s boys finished 11th Saturday. Lansing Sexton took the regional title with 136 points, followed by Lansing Waverly 75, Coldwater 53. Harper Creek 42J. Hasten 34. Charlotte *30.5. Battle Creek Lakeview 28, DeWitt 25, Ionia 13. Lakewood 13, Eaton Rapids 13, St. Johns 12, Hastings 11. Parma Western 10. Mason 8. The Viking boys placed in five events, with Vipond doing it twice. He finished fifth in the shot put with a top throw of 46’ 1. Lakewood’s 3200-meter relay team of Brad Stroner, Jesse Schrock. Jeremy Koetsier, and Casey Schrock placed sixth in 8:40.14. Travis Willard was fifth in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.61 seconds, and Casey Schrock was fourth in the 800-meter run in 2.04.1. Jolley earns spot in D-2 state finals stele meet in any of them. TK’s girls runners-up, boys third in regional track meet by David T. Young Editor The O-K Gold Conference champion Middleville girls* track team was runner-up at the Division II regional meet at Comstock Park and the boys* squad finished third. TK’s Jordan Hartley attacks the 110meter hurdles in a semifinal race Friday afternoon at Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A solid group of Trojan boys and girls will be going to the Division II stale meet at Caledonia High School Saturday, June 5. The Middleville girls racked up 67 points, second only to East Grand Rapids’ 80.11. Caledonia was seventh in the 15-team field with 44 and Wayland took eighth with 32. The regional meet waz halted Friday night because of the rain, lightning and tornado watch. It picked up where it left off Monday, with the 1600-meter run. Coach Tammy Benjamin's Thomapple Kellogg girls* group did not have any regional champions, but took an amazing total of five runner-up slots in individual and relay events. Perhaps the most impressive second-place performance of the evening was turned in by freshman Rebecca Winchester, who squeezed into second place with a late burst and a school record 5:07.42. She was right behind South Christian ace Lori Burgess and ahead of Wayland freshman Jessica Armstrong, the first time she's beaten her in any race this year. To show how good the field was. perennial East Grand Rapids distance star Laura Malnor settled for fourth. Winchester also was second to Burgess in the 800-meter ran with a time of 2:22.82. The biggeft chunk of points for the Trojans came in the 400-meter dash, where sophomore Chaney Robinson was second in 59.59 seconds and teammate Kersta Gustafson was third in 60.1 seconds. Sarah Wittington of East Grand Rapids, the young lady who set a record Friday in the 100-meter hurdles, won the top spot in the 400. The other two TK runner-up finishes came in relays. The 800 quartet of Gustafson, Jessica Flaska, Ashley VanderMeer and Robinson checked in second behind East Grand Rapids with a school record time of 1:47.51. The 1600 foursome included Gustafson. Aubrey Raymond. Whitney CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 2004-2005 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The best performance by a Saxon lefty this spring hasn’t been by one of the softball huriers or baseball firebailers, it was by sen­ ior Jill Jolley. Jolley qualified for the MHSAA Girls’ Golf Finals in Division 2, June 4 and 5 at Forest Aken East Course in East Lansing, by shooting a 90 Friday at Marshall Country Club. It was the fifth be aindividual score at Trojan freshman Rebecca Winchester, left, poses with coach Tammy Benjamin, cen­ ter, and former Trojan Danielle Quisenberry, after breaking TK record in the 1600meter run at Monday's Division II Regional at Comstock Park. Winchester placed sec­ ond in the race with a time of 5:07.42. Robertson and Robinson recorded a runner-up time of 407.53. again second to East Grand Rapids. Also placing and earning slots in the June 5 state meet were Gustafson, third in the 200 with a time of 26.75 seconds; Winchester, fifth in the 3200 at 11:57.79; Flaska. third in the 100-meter hurdles, 15.6; and the 400-meter relay team of Raymond, Robertson. VanderMeer and Flaska. Interestingly, the Trojan girls finished as high as second without the benefit of a single point in field events. For the boys, TK rode the strength of region­ al champion sprinter Darrin Tape, relays and regional champion high jumper Jordan Hartley. Hamilton won ihe boys’ meet with 90 points and Grand Rapids Christian was runner-up. Middleville scored 56 points, six more than O­ The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to sup­ port the proposed budget will be a subject of the hearing. Al interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available tor pubt: inspection from 800 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday through Fnday at the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The City wil provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Cterk (telephone No. 269-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services. 1 -800-649-3777 K. Joseph Young the regional. The top two teams and top five individu­ als at each regional advance to the state meet. The Saxon team was seventh overall. Cold water's team fi nished first with a 376, followed by Marshall 385. Battle Creek Lakeview 397. Mattawan 398, Portage Northern 409. Plainwell 421. Hastings 443. Vicksburg 444. Charlotte 446. Sturgis 467. Gull Lake 479. Eaton Rapids 506, and St Joseph 553. Saxon sophomore Nikki Meredith had her team’s next best score, a 114. Junior Amanda Hurless fired a 118, and Erin Fluke a 121. Junior golf will fill Wednesdays beginning June 2 The 2004 Hastings junior golf program will begin play June 2 at Hastings Country Cub. There is a nine-hole league for boys and girls age 6-18. as well as an instructional ses­ K Gold Conference champion Wayland. Tape, last year’s state runner-up in the 100. captured regional honors again with a blistering time of 10.55 seconds and he won the 200 in 21.96 seconds. He anchored the regional cham­ pion 400-meter relay team, hooking up with Scott Brooks, Kyle Farris and Joe Fromm in 43.43 seconds. Hartley cleared 6-2 to win his event, even though he’s gone as high as 6-6 earlier this sea­ son. but the weather was a factor. Teammate Brooks took a third by going over an even six feet. Troy Rock took fifth place in the long jump with a leap of 19-11.5 and was fourth in the 400meter dash at 51.71 seconds. The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the pur­ pose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2005. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose of the City Council to consid­ er the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 19. 2004. Saxon freshman Amy Ingle takes off at the start of the 400-meter run on Saturday at l^kewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) sion which includes play. The instructional program will include instruction on etiquette, grip, stance, align­ ment, putting, chipping, and the full swing. The cost for the nine-hole league is $30 for non-members of the HCC, and $20 for mem­ bers. The instructional sessions cost $25 for non-members and $15 for members. Dates are Friday's in June, and will inchide a family fun day on July 7. The 9-hoie league runs from 9 a.m. ’til 11:30 a.m. The Instructional sessions go from 10 a.m. ‘til The Trojans* Chaney Robinson hits the finish line in a semifinal heat of the 200meter dash Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) opin 11:30 a.m. For more information contact Hastings High School varsity golf coach Bruce Krueger at (269) 948-2383. 2-530 pm Parade Join us in honoring our veterans on Monday, May 31st, 2004, at noon, for the Prairieville Memorial Parade. All entries welcome. Line-up at 11:45 a.m. at Prairieville 66 gas sta­ tion, comer of Delton Rd. and Norris Rd. The 2004 Prairieville Grand Marshal will be Eleanor Houvener. Please contact Supervisor Mark A. Doster at 623-2664 with questions. Comer lot * In-ground pool * Easy to own $0 down program available •Join me • poolside. Your Hostess: Connie WRzeL PC91M7B k ' GREENRIDGE Realty w;tz,el § ASSOCIATES 50 North U-37 Htghwy - Hasting* �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 27. 2004 — Page 13 Saxon and Viking tennis teams had opening round success at regionals The Lakewood varsity boys’ tennis team, which holds the record for most wins in a season, set one more record Thursday at their Division 3 Regional at Aaron Fortier, pictured, and his second doubles partner Andrew Cotant won one of six Saxon points last Thursday during their Division 3 Regional at Haslett. (File photo by Brett Bremer) Haslett. The Vikings finished third, to amass the most points by a Lakewood boys’ team ever at regionals. After finishing last in the new Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. Lakewood took third place honors Thursday with 16 points, two points shy of qualifying for the state tournament. Flint Powers Catholic won the 11 team regional with 25 points, followed by DeWitt 24. Lakewood 16. Haslett 13. Eaton Rapids 7. Hastings 6. Charlotte 6. Fowlerville 4. Clio 4. Ionia 3. and Hint SW Academy 0. The top two teams from each regional advance to the state tourna­ ment. and any other team which scores as many as 18 points. All the Vikings won their first round match, with one player. Nathan Farrell winning a second match to finish as the runner-up in the fourth singles flight. Farrell earned the silver medal in his Vikes sweep double headers against Cougars and Haslett Lakewood's varsity baseball team did what it could to stay on DeWitt's tail in the CAAC Division 3 race last week, and it paid off as the Panthers suffered a second loss in the league. The Vikings improved to 6-2 in the leagtie last week, with two wins over Haslett Thursday and two over Lansing Catholic Central on Monday. DeWitt ended the league season 8-2. With two wins over Fowlerville last night at Lakewood, the Vikings could have earned a share of the league title. Lakewood took game one against Haslett 11-1. thanks to great hitting and pitching per­ formances. Matt Clark earned the victory on the mound by allowing just one Haslett hit lyier Beglin. Clint Tobias. Pal Morris. Kyle Rowland. Josh Lyke, and Corey Thelen each had two hits in the game fur Lakewood. Game two began much like game one. and ended in a 10-“ Latewood victory. “We went up 6-0. then we kind of went into a stall, like we didn't need to try anymore 'cause we're Lakewood.'' said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. Haslett came back to tie the game at 7 in the seventh inning. In the Lakewood half of the seventh, Morris broke the tic with a tworun double off the wall. Tobias had three hits in game two. and one seed from Fowlerville 6-0. 6-1. The Saxons won six of their eight first round matches to tie for sixth overall. Hastings didn’t have much luck against Lakewood. The Vikings' Alex Ketchum earned a come from behind win against Hastings' Mark VanderVeen 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, at third singles, but then lost to DeWitt 6-3, 6-0. VanderVeen began the day with an open­ ing round win over Fowlerville 6-2, 6-1. Lakewood's Jason Lewellyn and Tim Stewart at third doubles defeated Hastings' Jacob Elliott and Josh Johnson 6-1. 6-1 before losing in three sets to the number one seed from Haslett 6-4, 3-6,6-2. The Vikings* David Dawley, at second singles, beat Fowlerville 6-4, 6-1 before losing to Hint Powers 6-1.6-3. Saxon sec­ ond singles player JJ Quick opened up with a straight set win over Charlotte 6-0, 6-4. Quick then fell in the second round to the top seed from Hint Powers 6-2, 6-3. On the doubles side, Hastings’ Dan Hodges and Jon Holster at number one had a big opening round win over Clio 6-4, 6­ 4. They then fell to Hint Powers 6-0. 6-0. The Lakewood first doubles team of Josh Rayner and Gabe Rayner won 6-2. 6­ 0 asainst Fowlerville, then lost to DeWitt 6-1,64). At second doubles, the Lakewood team of Will Faul and DJ Thompson beat a pair from Ionia 6-3,6-4, before losing to cham­ pion Hint Powers in a second set tiebreak­ er 6-4, 7-6(8-6). Hastings’ second doubles team of Andrew Cotant and Aaron Fortier captured a point by downing South West Academy 6-2, 6-0, then was also downed by the Hit Power’s duo, 6-1,6-0. The Lakewood fourth doubles team of Nick Huisman and Matt Woodman won against Clio 6-3, 6-2 before bowing to the champs from DeWitt 6-2,6-2. Brian Cottrell and Eric Frith earned a sixth Saxon score by downing Charlotte 6­ 3,6-2 in the opening round. They then fell to Flint Powers 6-0, 6-0. Trojans finish fourth in O-K Gold soccer tourney Beglin had two to lead Lakewood. “Offensively we did a great job running the bases.” said Veitch. “I think we stole home three times. Just executing the little things really paid off.” Brandon Carpenter improved his season record to 6-0. pitching the first three innings. Lakewood has had a tough time sweeping Lansing Catholic Central the past few sea­ sons, but accomplished the feat Monday with a 14-6 win in game one. and an 8-4 win in The Trojan varsity girls’ soccer team saw its O-K Gold season end in disappointing fashion Tuesday in the tournament final against South Christian Monday. The Trojans were knocked off by the Sailors 8-0, after playing so well against the league champion Fighting Scots on Friday evening. it was a disappointing way to end a hard fought soccer match. A huge storm front with a lot of lightning and thunder brought an early end to the O-K Gold tournament semifinal game two. Clark earned the game one victory. Rowland led the Lakewood offense with a three for three game from the plate. Josh Mitchell. Lyke, and Beglin had two hits apiece. » Beglin and Lyke again had two hits in game two, as did Tobias who also had two steals. Corey Thelen was the winning pitcher. defense against the Cougars. “Tobias made two ESPN highlight real catches, crashing into the outfield fence,” said Veitch. Lakewood will travel to Lansing June 7, after receiving in invitation to the Diamond Classic. The fifth seeded Vikings will take on four seed DeWitt at 7:30 at Oldsmobile Park. flight by beating Ionia's Casey Cole 6-1, 6-0. and defeating Clio 6-1, 6-2. He then lost to an undefeated player from DeWitt. Lakewood's first singles player Simon Phelps won against Hint SW Academy 6­ I, 6-3 and then lost to Jacob Meyers, and eventual individual stale qualifier from Ionia 6-1,6-3. Also at first singles, Hastings' Tom Ginbach had a big opening round three-set win over Haslett by the scores of 2-6,6-4. 6-3, but was Then bested by the number Viking senior Clint Tobias shut down Haslett in the final two innings of Lakewood's 10-7 win over Haslett last Thursday. (Fite photo) game between TK and Caledonia with just over 27 minutes remaining. Caledonia had taken a 1-0 lead about ten minutes into the match on a goal by Rachel Buckner assisted by Deanne Warner, and it was good enough for the Scots to advance to yesterday's O-K Gold championship game against Holland Christian. “It was hard to tell the girls that the game was over,” said Trojan coach Katie Polhemus. “The girls were up for the game, and we real­ ly thought we had a chance to topple first seeded Scots.” , The Scots had several good opportunities in the first half that were either stymied by Middleville or placed just off goal. Caledonia maintained good ball possession for a large part of the first half, but Middleville never let up and they created sev­ eral counter attack opportunities. Caledonia goal keeper Josephine Oblinger made two tough saves to help keep the score 1-0 at the half. “Middleville played with a lot of energy and determination. It was unfortunate that bad weather shortened a well played soccer match,” said Caledonia coach Steve Sanxter. The Scots played well enough Monday, in the first round of the O-K Gold tournament, to defeat an ailing Wayland team 10-0. Deanne Warner scored twice in the first dgbt minutes, the second jmk xssiwxl. by, Brandi Victray. Victory scored in the 12th minute to nuke it 3-0. Before the half, she got two more goals and Jenna Bigger also scored twice with an assist from Warner on bar first goal. In the second half, Tricia Miedema scored off a pass from Warner, Bigger got another goal with an assist from Carly Farver. and Hillary Frazier closed things out off an assist from Victory. Viking softball bounces back after 2 losses The Lakewood varsity softball team scored 22 runs in winning two games at Haslett on Thursday evening. Stevie Spetoskey pitched a one-hit shut-out in the 11-0 game one victory. Lakewood won game two 11-5. For the night. 13 Vikings had hits. Highlights included Sara Haskin going six of seven at the plate in the two games with a double. Vai Huisman, Stevie Possehn and Spetoskey each had a double as well. in game two. Kacie O'Mara had four hits with a double Haskin had four hits to lead Lakewood, and and a triple. Rachel King had two hits. Rachel Diekboff three. Alissa Goble and Shelly Root had two each and Spetoskey had Tiffany Cramer had two hits with a double. The Vikes are 6-2 in the league and 21-11 . one. Defensively, great plays were made by overall. Haskin. Root and Jamie Brodbeck. Lakewood's only two losses in CAAC This week the Vikings will Byron Center Division 3 action came Monday night at on Tuesday. Lansing Catholic Central. The Vikings fell 1-0 in game one, and 9-2 CAmp mkhawanjT* —Mdbcr* eUrtM U tint Youth Camp • Retreat Center • RV Campground Josh Lyke had two hits in Lakewood’s game one win over Haslett last Thursday. (File photo) 275 WEST BROGAN RD. HASTINGS 6-year-old custom built home on 34 acres. 3+ bedrooms. 3-1/2 baths. 2 fireplaces, granite kitchen counters, spacious rooms. 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South Christian would tie the score at one apiece in the bottom of the fourth, but the Saxons would come right back in their half of the fifth to go up 2-1 after Caleb Case singled, stole second base, and then went to third on a wild pitch. With two outs. Larsen got the big hit to drive in Case as the winning run. Adam Case had one hit In the Saxons' 2-1 win in game one against South Christian on Monday afternoon. (File photo) KVA a possibility as Valley looks at league restructuring by Brett Bremer Sports Editor and then that league would be looking for mote teams. Maple Valley could be a natural Maple Valley is playing the waiting game as the high schools in the ana work on con­ ference restructuring ideas. The Lions are waiting to see what schools like Olivet and Paw Paw will do before com­ mitting to anything. A deadline of June 1 has been set for Southwestern Michigan Athletic Association teams to vote yes or no at a tentative two­ tiered conference agreement, that would group together SM.YA teams and teams from the Tri-Rn er Athletic Conference. Under the agreement. TRAC schools Hillsdale, Albion. Brooklyn Columbia Central, Stockbridge, plus Leslie and Maple Valley would form the top half of what could be called the Southwestern Michigan Activities Association. Olivet, Bartie Creek St Phillip, and the remaining current SMAA schools would form s smaller tier for schools. But this isn’t* the only option for many of the schools. Olivet is looking into the Big 8, St Phillips is looking at the St Joseph Valley League, and Maple Valley and Olivet have a chance to going the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “We’ve been informally invited to the KVA." said Maple Valley Athletic Director Mike Sparks. “I wouldn't at this time dare speculate on where we might end up. Whatever we do could be on an interim basis." Whatever happens, the Lions plan cn being a part of the SMAA at lean for next year. Paw Paw is thinking of leaving the KVA, fit “All in all. I think the KVA has a nice tra­ dition with some teams with pretty respectable programs," said Sparks. The KVA currently includes Paw Paw, Delton Kellogg. Kalamazoo Christian. Parchment, Pennfield, and Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. "I vote yes," said Delton Athletic Director Mike Garvey, of the possible addition of Mapte Whay to the KVA. "As you look at ptSfSBlrtfJH’of things are very similar. Maple Valley was here Wednesday for base­ Saxon senior Justin Pratt shut down Byron Center in the late innings to help his team come from behind in game one at Byron Center. (Rte photo) Larsen would finish the opener with a pair of hits and an RBI. Duits had a double and a single, and Caleb Case, Adam Case, and Drew Bowman each had one hit. "Scott Larsen was just outstanding on the mound again, and he had the game winning single in the opener, ft was a frustrating day for the hitters though," said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. In game two, the Saxons got off to a quick start taking a 2-0 lead after the first, but the Sailors shut down the Hastings offense after that. Larsen and Duits had RBI singles in the opening inning. Caleb Case and Duits each had two hits. "We hit ball after ball right at South, and they made the plays,” said Evans. "We had opportunities to put away both games but just could not get the hits to fall.” Justin Pratt, now 6-3, started the game and took the loss. On Friday, the Saxons will close the regu­ lar season with a double-header against Hamilton at home, and then begin tournament play against Lansing Waverly on Tuesday, after memorial day. This pre-district game will be played at Lakewood. The Saxons showed their character Wednesday afternoon in a critical O-K Gold showdown at Byron Center. Trailing early, 6­ 1, the Saxons re-grouped and rallied for a 12­ 6 win which kept them a game behind the league leading Holland Christian Maroons at the time. The Maroons have since clinched the league championship. Down by five runs in the top half of the fifth, Sutfin led off with a single. After a strike out, Tyler Jiles jumped on a 2-2 fastball, hitting a line shot over the left center field fence to cut the Bulldog lead to 6-3. In the Saxon sixth, Pratt started another rally .vith a one-out double. Pratt moved to second on a wild pitch and scored on a Duits base hit It was the first of three RBI's for Duits. Sutfin would walk next, setting the stage for Mike Garrett who drilled a 3-run home run deep over the center field fence to give the Saxons the lead for good. Hastings added five more runs in the top of the seventh with Pratt driving in a pair with his second double of the game. Duits also drove in two more runs with a base hit “With our backs to the wall our kids responded and kept themselves in the thick of the title chase,” said Evans. "Things did not look good early on for us, but Justin (Pratt) kept his composure on the mound and we finally solved the Byron Center pitcher with Tyler Jiles giving us a huge lift with his home run. Mike Garrett's 3-run shot was the big hit we needed to put the game away.” Caleb Case got the Saxons started on the right foot with a lead-off double, and would come in to score on a wild pitch. Things then went bad from that point for the Hastings team as Byron Center punched through several seeing-eye singles, combined with some shaky Saxon defense to go up 6-1 at the end of three. Pratt shut down the Byron hitters after that, allowing just 2 hits over the last 4 innings. In the night-cap. the Bulldogs again took advantage of several Saxon miscues to open up an early 3-0 lead, but in the bottom of the first, Caleb Case would lash a line drive over the left field fence for his first home ran of the season to cut the lead to 3-1. After another Byron Center run in the top of the second, the Saxons would score one of their own after a Duits double and a Jiles RBI single. Byron Center would up the lead to 5-2, but the Saxons refused to quit and knotted the score with a three-run rally in the bottom of the fourth inning "We again started poorly, the second or third such start like that in a double-header,” said Evans. "The first game was intense and emotionally draining, but we still need to come out with some degree of focus in the second game. Winning two is tough, you real­ ly have to bear down and get after iL” With the bases loaded, Joey Aspinall drove a long fly ball deep into center that missed going out by a foot The fly ball scored one ran and could have led to a bigger inning, but a fluke base-running miscue accounted for the second out Caleb Case would keep the inning alive by hustling down to first and reaching on a throwing error which also allowed the Saxons to tie the game. The score remained five all until the top of the eighth inning when the Bulldogs took advantage of another Hastings error to go up 6-5. The Saxons would begin batting in the bottom of the eighth, only to have the game stopped and suspended due to darkness. Kevin Davis pitched a strong game for Hastings, shutting down the Bulldog attack from the fourth inning on. until the un-eamed run in the eighth. Duits continued his big day at the plate adding three more hits to his season total Panther softbaN sqaud loses last four in KVA ball and softball. We play them in girls' soc­ cer, we played them in football. That 6-0 football game where we were three inches from tying it or taking a lead was a great one." "Phu. Pre think Mike (Sparks) is a lot of Delton Kellogg’s vanity softball team had a tough end to the Kalamazoo Valley fun, and I enjoy working with him." Of course, Olivet and Maple Valley would like to remain together, but it might not hap­ Association season. The Panthen dropped all four games in a pair of double headers to pen. In the two tier system Maple Valley and Olivet could be the two teams in the middle. Neither school is excited about being the biggest school in a group of small schools, or the smallest in a group of big schools. Garvey wouldn't be to upset to see Maple Valley take Paw Paw's place in the KVA. “The nice thing for me is, the geographic center of the KCA would now be in Delton.” end the league season. Kalamazoo Christian took two from DK on Monday, 12-0 and 15-0. The Panthen were no-hit in the second game, after getting just a Roxann Huisman single and Alex Culbert double in game one. The Delton bats did a little better last Thursday in two losses to Pennfield. Pennfield won game one 9-1, then took said Garvey. Things should begin to sort themselves out June 1. S£o/tena cF/tiend The Panthers' Alex Culbert puts a tag on a Pennfield runner at thrid base on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Linda Boyce) will be celebrating her 90“ Birthday «. May 29“ game two 5-0. Sam Doubledee had three hits in the two games to lead DK. Huisman and Joleen Rasnake had two hits, and Culbert and Rachel Presley one apiece. It hasn't been all bad for the Panthers late­ ly. They woo both ends of a double header Tuesday. May 18. against GalesburgAugusta. DK won game one that nigh 6-2, and game two 10-8. Districts begin for Delton against Comstock Saturday. June 5. at Gull Lake. Saxon Soccer, continued from page 10 She would enjoy a card shower from family and friends. because with out the original ball that was played then we wouldn't of had the opportunity for the goals." Jami Shilling had two assist in the contest, and Tolger, Rene Wmegar, Dana Shilling, and 6 Culbert Drive Heatings, MI 49058 Molly Wallace each had one. Wyoming Park then converted on a penalty kick called on a hand ball, for the Vikings’ lone score. With 22 minutes to play the score was 3-1 Hastings. Lowe was able to bury another one in the back of the net to give Hastings a 4-1 lead. Finishing out the scoring for the Saxons was Jami Shilling, a senior who will be honored with classmates Norris, Chasity Neil, and Margo Cooklin tonight, made an impact in the middle controlling most of the center of the field the entire game, while her sister Dana Shilling dominated in the middle of the defense. "These girts definitely showed up to play," said Derrico. "Evan (Winkler, assistant coach) and I were very happy with their performance. We have been struggling with a six game losing streak. The girts finally pulled a win out which was very much needed in order to boost their Kati Dakin. “Angie Norris played outstanding in the back of the net for us,” said Derrico. “She was very sick, but she definitely has played better than we have seen in a few games. Thanks to her we were able to keep Park to only one goal, where confidence.” The last of those six losses came in the first round of the league tournament at South Christian Monday, May 17. The Sailors topped the Scots 7-1. Winegar was able to convert on a break-away to keep the Sailors from shutting out the lady they could have had three or four. Saxons. Dettori's Roxann Huisman races under a shot pop-up Monday against the Comets. (Photo by Unde Boyce) Giris’ b-ball camp begins June seventh Hive fun while learning the fundamentals of basketball as the Saxon vanity girts’ baaketball players and coaches give instruction at the annual youth girts' basketball camp. The camp begins June 7 and runs through June II. Camp for third, fourth, and fifth graders will run from 9 a.m. ‘til 10:15 a.m. A camp for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders will go from 11 a.m. ‘til 1 p.m. cn cost and sign-up, Hastings Community at 948-4414. rfttenatiMA fa "Kime* 2aici runt a^vutaftc device. Sevuy. atieuMtad omL te^aiM. ^etU, te deteeUle a^.fsoiMtrwtMt. 269-792-0555 Fax:269-782-0755 269-945-5259 < < f I 1 710 W. Cherry Wayland. Ml 49348 �The Hasting* Banner — Thursday. May 27.2004 — Page 15 Hastings Class of 2004 told to ‘get in the game’ by Mirck Westover Staff Writtr The Hastings High School Class of 2004 was advised to "get in the game" and be "determined" by keynote speaker Jeff Denny and Valedictorian Jeremy Lockwood at the commencement cere­ mony last Friday evening. Denny told the students that 24 years ago he once sat in their seats and said "1 was proud, you should be too." One part of the school year that stood out for Denny was when the students of the high school worked together to raise money for fellow student Darren Gregory. Working together and being involved is part of Denny called a “recipe for life." Denny encouraged the students io bring cheer to others and volunteer. “Find out where you can be of service,” he said. Another point Denny encouraged was for the students to actively pursue some­ thing in which they have an interest. “Don't wait (io pursue an activity)." he said. With students attending colleges and going out into the world there are lots of opportunities of organizations and activi­ ties for the students to pursue “If you want to do something try it," Denny said. Denny closed by asking the students to fulfill their drcams. He encouraged them to create a list of things they want to do and thing is accomplished they off. However. Denny noted dents should continue to add when some­ can check it that the stu­ more to their list throughout life. "There is nothing accomplished on the sidelines, get out in the game," Denny said. Also in closing Denny quoted a line from the Lee Ann Womack song and said “I hope you dance." "To be determined" was the outline of Valedictorian Jeremy Lockwood speech. Lockwood said on the "next step into aduh lives" he and his fellow students need to go out into the world determined. “Our decisions determine how life will be." he said. After graduation students arc faced with "countless choices" and Lockwood asked that they each fight for what they believe in and make their dreams come true "We must be able to act and react with our goals in mind," he said. He advised not to put things off and miss opportunities and that to accomplish anything in life they each need to make it happen for themselves. Using family and friends as a guide the students can work through problems and make choices toward their goal. "If we are determined our potential is limitless," Lockwood said. He noted that “our defining moments are yet to come" and being determined will help the Class of 2004 reach their goals. "We can make the future our own," Lockwood said. The song “You Raised Me Up" by Rolf Lovland, was also sung during the cere­ mony by the Hastings High School com­ bined choirs, with soloists Michael Newsted. David Gallagher and Mitchel! Myers, under the direction of Patricia Laloye. Senior choir members also presented the song “You Gotta Be.” After the presentation of diplomas and the tassel ceremony, Ashley Gibson read the poem “We Are All the Same." At the Honors Assembly the previous night the students were celebrated with honors, scholarships and awards. The following is a list of award win­ ners: DEPARTMENT AWARDS: Science Department Vic Camp Award: Brian Doozan Business Department Outstanding Business Student: Jami Shilling Career/Technical Department Student of the Year: Ryan Prater Fine Am Department Student of the Language Arts Department Student of the Year: Samantha Sleevi Math Department Student of the Year: Jeremy Lockwood Social Studies Department Student of the Year: Hilary Hutchins PARTICIPATION AWARDS: Celebration of Friendship: Danielle Hays NASSP Principal's Leadership Award: Margo Cooklin Academic All State Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship: Jeremy Lockwood National Merit Scholarship Program Letter of Commendation: Jeremy Lockwood U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Jennifer Quada and Collin Kaiser Congressman's Medal of Merit: Erin Hermerling ACTIVITIES AWARDS: Perfect attendance awards: Ninth grade: Justin Carroll. David Cole. Eric Duits. Richard Nevins. Jacqualynn Northrop. Isaak Ramsey. Raymond Westfall Tenth grade: Russell Burgdorf, Benjamin Desvoignes. Emily Haney. Tut Loftus, Rene Winegar Eleventh grade: Jeremy Cuddahee. Amanda Keeler. Kevin Manisius, Luke Tossava Twelfth grade: Margo Cooklin. Mallory Dipp. Brian Doozan, Billy Holtrust. Brian Olmstead, Justin Roll. Academic Letter Awards: Sophomores (3.8 gpa and above in three semesters): Lauren Azevedo, Regina Bouchard. Allison Bryans. Scon See GRADUATION, pg. 20 STATC OF IBCMOAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Eteteb Of LOUS H. SEYNOERS. riirmid Dote dbkti: 07/13/192B. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent LOUIS H. 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Ml • Jayne WMbur. t To highOght positive role models lor youth from within Sw community. toe Dokon Ktetogg Schools wS recognize special eccompOabmenta and/or Mime achtevenwms of todMduate etoo haw aBand- ad Sa achoole. been emptoyed In twdtertcL or raaidad within Sw rtebict An todMdual awarded Ms 30x4041 (1300 oq fl) dotechod xroeseory bufcXng larger Ban (te tetowed aria d 1.024 aq ft In tea RL- honor must exhM axcaptteW eflorta and/or humanitarian conMbuScrw toward seongStsring flak family, schools, community or country. Letters of nominations for ths lifetime achievement award may be submitted to the Superintendent's Office. Delton KaSogg Schools. 327 N. Grove St. Delton. Michigan 49046. and should be received no later Swn Friday. June 11,2004. 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Wilder’s Tire & Auto Service Deadline for The Reminder will be 8 18 I . ( lintoii St.. Hastin<|s 269-948-2192 givon tw opportonky to be heard at tee above menOonod tme and pteoa. Any artwn reaporwo may be mated to Ba addreea Rated below or taxed to (209) 946-4020. for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, August 28 at Noon. r- tect. MaeBre M Jam fl, >004. Tkae: 730 p-WL Pteoa: Communky Room to tie Court! fl Law Buldtog 206 **•< C®"1 Ho****a ar s r - Mcngan. Sfle toapecton d tie above deecrtbed proper ty(tea) wffi be completed by tw Zoning Board d tppaata merdiara betoretw hearing. Intereated peraorw daatring to preoonl their teewa upon an appeal other vatbaBy or to wrteng wB ba Now that you've spent the winter wasting money at other Help your country and help yourself—buy American! Pareaaa: Raquaaatog • variance to . erect a detached aoceeeory butdtog with a height ol 2041. tw maximum height la 164t to 0wRL-1 antog de­ 02600309 Friday August 29 at 5 p.m. between U p m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Pteeeo cat tw Planning Office ■ (209) 946-1290 lor Ar­ tier Idormeatan. The County d Barry wB provide narewery auxMy aide and aarvtoee, ouch aa eignera te tw hearing tottered and audto tepee d printed mated­ ate being oortedered d tw meeitog. io todhrirktea w«h dMbtatee te tw meetng»wertog upon ten (10) daye natoe to tw County d Bony. todMduate Wffii itimBOM reqtetog auxBary ekte or aanrioca terodd contact tw Cowty d Bony by writing or caffing tie tofloaring: IBchael BrawrVCounty Adretetrator. 220 Wad State Street Haettoga. Ml 49066. (209) 945-1204 Debbte Sm«h. Barry County Cterk wewwr (5Z27) �°age <« - Thursday, May 27. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Am Obituaries, continued from page 6 Warren H. Flacher Linda Jean Emery SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Wsrren H. Fischer, age 89, passed away Thursday, May 20. 2004. at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Warren was bom March 16, 1918 in Caledonia, the son of Ono and Elizabeth Fischer. He was preceded in death by his parents; Thea, his first wife of 38 years and mother of his five children; a brother. Doo; daughter. Kathy Tolan; and son-in-law. Gene Lynch, all VERMONTVILLE Linda Jean Emery, age 48, of Vermontville, died of Michigan. Warren worked for various dairies in Michigan, and Swift A Company Dairy in Springfield, Mo. He retired from Steelcase in Grand Rapids He was baptized in the Lutheran Church and remained a faithful member all of his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran in Springfield for the past 25 yean. He is survived by his wife, Leona, whom he married July 24. 1981 and then moved to Springfield; two daughters. Judy (Dale) VanderKolk and Connie Lynch; sons. Tom (Carolyn). David (Melissa) Fischer, brother. Beryl (Rhetta); sister-in-law, Elvis; son-in­ law. Tom Tolan; 14 grandchildren; 24 great­ grandchildren; and one great-great grand­ child. all from Michigan; a stepson. Michael (Kathy) and son Michael Clayton of Cypress, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and friends in both Michigan and Springfield. A graveside memorial service was held Wednesday. May 26. 2004 al Holy Comers Cemetery. Caledonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. Sunday. May 23. 2004. Mrs. Emery was bom Aug. 18. 1955 in Hastings, the daughter of Richard C. Marshall and Helen I.. DeMaio. She owned and operated Emery's Adult Foster Care Home from 1992 until 2001, worked for Aluminum Extrusions/Hoover for 10 years and the Food Bank in Vermontville. She took care of her children and guid­ ed them with love and respect. She learned to play the mandolin beautifully and always retained her sense of humor. She is survived by her husband. Eugene Emery, daughters Lorraine Emery (fiancee Brent Heck) and Janette (Jeremy) Shaffer and son Matthew Emery (fiancee Zania Smith), grandchild Alexandra Emery; mother. Helen (Frank) DeMaio of Charlotte; father. Richard C. (Carol) Marshall of Vermontville; broth­ er. Scott C. (Laurie) Marshall of Charlotte; niece Amanda and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 26. 2004 at Grace Community Bible Church in Nashville, with Pastor Larry Fulton officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfiineral.com. Robert Burton Greer Arlene E. Payne SEBRING. FLA. - Robert Burton Greer, age 78. passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in Sebring. Fla. He was bom in Pontiac on April 12. 1926 to Roy J. and Hazel L. (nee Cox) Greer. Mr. Greer was a clerk in the trucking indus­ try. He enjoyed working puzzles, building model ships; most of all he loved to sing, especially in church. He very much loved and enjoyed his fam'ly. He was a lifetime member of Dad's Ciub of the VFW Post 250. member of the Teamster HASTINGS - Arlene E Payne. age 87, of Hastings, died Friday. May 21.2004 at her res­ idence She was born Oct 2. 1916 in Mulliken, the daughter of Ernest L. and Esther E (Dilley) Miller. She graduated from Sunfield High School in 1933. Arlene was married to Clark Payne who died in 1979. She lived in Hastings for more than 60 yean and was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Arlene's employment included. Hastings Manufacturing Co.. Montgomery Wards in Lansing, and daycare provider. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and giving piano lessons. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarke Payne; sister. Ruth Cantwell and brother. Ernie Miller. Surviving are son. Gary Sunior of Hastings; daughter. Mary Jo Miller of Connecticut six grandchildren and one great grandson. Memorial services were held Tuesday. May 25,2004 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church on East Scale Rd. in Hastings. Pastor Dan Graybill officiating. Interment was at Meadowbrook Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Local fl in Kalamazoo, member of the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church in Avon Park, Fla. He had been a resident of Avon Park since 1997. coming from Delton. He is survived by his wife. Faith Greer of Avon Park. Fla; sons, Thomas Greer of Delton, Timothy Greer of Portage, aad Daniel Greer of Delton; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Robert Frohlich of Dowling; grandchildren. Karen (Aaron) Schwaab of Woodstock. Bl., Mikki (Terry) Koudelka of Elizabethtown. Penn., Lance (Jennifer) Greer of Kalamamo. Doug (Kim) Greer of Grand Rapids. Autumn Chilton of Richland. Ashley Chilton of Dowling and Amanda (Gabe) Cabascon of Grand Rapids; five great-grandsons; sister and brother­ in-law. Faith and Larry McLintock of Clarkston; brothers, Roger Greer aad Michael Greer, both of Williamsburg, Kentucky. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 29. 2004 at 11:30 am at the Hickory Cotners Cemetery in Hickory Corners. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church Building Fund, 2600 North Highlands Boulevard. Avon Park. Florida 33825. Arrangements are by ftephensoo-Nelson Funeral Home, Avon Park, Fla. CONDOS, continued from page 9 from the approval process, and liability for it way dial the resource would be permanently She said because the system was approved prior to the law, Carlton Township could be held responsible for nntndiatkn if the system failed. McKeough also noted fencing was not planned around detention ponds, nor rt the perimeter. VanSingel said fencing was not preserved. Stough commented the stormwater issues had been well addressed, but said the open space designations, restrictions and uses still needed to be defined in the master deed or the condo association bylaws, and wanted the legally bind­ ing agreement to be drawn up in advance of site plan approval. Until the residents assume the responsibilities R, maintenance and use. the owner would be held accountable for the open space. Stough said to Howell. 'You've stepped for­ ward with a very progressive plan, and provided a lot of green space. Thai's a valuable resource to the township and to the county. How do we required. She said she thought. *1 find a lot of the area to be too wet to be built upon for the number of bouses proposed,” in spile of approval by other agencies. McKeough commented that even though this was the final she plan, some details could be changed, depending on future alterations by the Health Department or the DEQ. Discussion of the potential flooding issues led to McKeough'< comment that the DEQ had recommended combining specific lots, reducing four lots into two. It was explained the drain was to be moved to the north, which would reduce the wetland area on those lota. Other wetlands would be created elsewhere near the drain under the oversight of rhe DEQ. Because of possible alterations in placement of septic and stormwater facilities, the open space on the final plan was also not dearly delineated. Commissioner Bill Slough wanted assurance that the common open space would be defined with a plan to keep it for common use, to pre­ serve the wetlands and to be maintained in a assure that stays protected long term in the future?' He- wanted covenants to assure the space would not be chopped up aad destroyed. McManus said a document defining which uses would be part of the master deed al the end of the process. It would explain uses, to be allowed. such as walkability, the trees to be planted, ball fields, or picnic areas etc. and list restrictions preventing such things as filling of the wetlands. Commissioner James Alden maintained irrev­ ocable terms in a proposed covenant or 'con­ veyance* could be drawn up by the developer prior to final approval. He said any buyer of a lot normally is able to see the terms of such a document before buying, and to know what the developer's responsibilities are. or later what those of the association are. Howell said he had not understood this was being asked for, but was willing to comply. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said open space stipulations could be incorporated into details of the master deed. McManus said the sequencing of approvals involving the community aeptic system meant approval of the site plan waa needed before other agencies could take the next step, winch could take six months to complete, creating a catch-22 situation. No development can take place without approval of the community aeptic system by the HD and DEQ. This led to discussion of a conditional approval by the comniission. with administra­ tive approval by McManus as the final atw. The conditjoogl itflps ijrere to be verified i»y McManus at the lime the final master deed was recorded. He said be' would not issue the required soil and erosion permit to begin con­ struction until the other issues were complete. The morion was made by Stough far approval of the final site plan with stipulations 1. A com­ pleted condo covenant terms to include guaran­ teed open space uses and maintenance 2. A veg­ etative buffer between the lots and the county drain shown on the site plan, 3. Evergreen screening including five- to six-foot trees around the property boundaries (preferably spruce). 4. DEQ requirements for the sewer sys­ tem completed and included in the master deed. MORTGAGE SALE - DafouE hat toon made in the condKone of a mortgage made by JARRED C. THOMPSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN to MORT­ GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. SUC­ CESSORS & ASSIGNS, AS BENEFICIARY OLD KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, now known aa MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA1 .'ON SYSTEMS. WC-, SOLELY AS NOMMEE FOR LENDER FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2001, and recorded on April 26.2001, aa kwtrumant No. 1058885 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo al toe data hereof toe sum of seventy six thousand one hundred eighty three and 64/100 Dotes ($78,183.64), todudtog internet at 7.750% par annum. Under toe power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute In such cane made and provkjoo, nouce ts nereoy gnron uw sen mortgage ww bo foreclosed by a sale of too mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at pubic vondue, at the Bany County Courthouee, Hastings, ML at 1:00 PM on Juno 24, 2004. Sted premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County, MteNgan and are doocribod as: THE WEST 63 FEET OF THE SOUTH 8 ROOS OF LOT 95 OF THE CHY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the period she! bo 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: May 20, 2004 ATTORNEY FOR'Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Brmmgham. Ml 48009-6616 For Intonnation please call: (248) 540-7701 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee (6-10) Short Foreclosure Notice - Berry County Nolice Of Mortgage Forwcfoouro Sale TMBRRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PX, S ATTEMPTWQ TO COLLECT A DEBT BIG TO COUKT A DEBT. ANY BFORMADON AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ WEOBTAMW6J.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. oMsiaeo at S3. Marie. He was beloved grandson of Nancy Could, uncles Patrick .(Trish) Robert. Aunt Aurora (Peter) Jill; brothers, Jason. Rick and Matthew. Ralf was a friendly, out-going young man who loved to read. He was currently employed at a Taco Beil tn T.C. and employee of die month last November. He look his studies and work seriously and cared for people when employed as a CNA. A memorial service will be held at Thomapple Valley Church on June 5 at 11 cm. He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in opportunity io penonn. nc naa jum nnuaca production for the play “I Owe & AH 1b You." Steve was a member of The Tbornappie Valley Church. His low of the­ atre often carried over into Ha rbmrh lifc aa well, as he pertidpeted in various damch drama events. Sieve sns also a member of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Sieve is survived by bis loving wife, Cindy; their children, Stephanie and Adam Vipond; his parents. Max and Virginia (Austin) Vipond; his brothers, Martin. Brace and Fred Vipond; and several nieces and nephews. Stew was preceded in death by Ha siaams, Virginia Lee Vipond and Alice Maaie Vipond. Funeral service at Daniels Htneral Hume, Nashville, at II am. on Saturday, May 29, with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. The family will receive visilon ftiday, May 28,2-4 and 6-8 pm. al Brnirlt Funeral Home. Interment will take place imrnediaaely following the funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to The Tbornappie Players or Special Olympics. Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Hastings. PETER M. 8CHNEDERMAN 6 ASSOCIATES MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in toe conditions of a mortgage made by: AMY R. SELLES. A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage electron­ ic Registration Systems. Inc., fMERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA dteto.com Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2002 and recorded on February 18, 2003, instrument number 1097882, Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND NINETY AND 89/100 DOLLARS ($86,090.89). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wl be torectoeed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m„ on June 3,2004. Sted premiees we situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN .AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC# 1045286. ID# 06-55-010-024-00. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 7 OF BLOCK D OF CHARLES H. BAUER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS OF PAGE 57 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 3, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (•MERS1 solely as nominee lor Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA Drtech.com Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (5/6-5/27) tastings and Michael (Donna) Roni of Sauk Sle. Marie. Ontario. Canada. Ralf was preceded in death by his grand­ mother Teresa and grandfather Raffade Rossi Sault Sle. Marie. Ontario. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alpha Women’s Center, 136 E Stale St, LEGAL NOTICE Rotert A. ItoMta 8 AmooMm, PX, tead*t TRAVERSE CITY - Ralf M. Rossi, age 28. of Traverse City, pasaed away suddenly in Sank Ste. Marie, Ontario. Ralf was a graduate of Traverse City High School class of *95. He was currently a nursing student at Northwestern Michigan College in Travene City. Beloved son of Janke (Mike) Jobaacu of HASTINGS-Steven J. Vipond, age 44, of Hastings passed away Monday. May 24, 2004 at his home in Hastings Steve was born in Grand Rapids, oe May 2, 1960. He was the son of Max and Virginia (Austin) Vipond. He was raised in the Woodland area and attended Lakewood High School, graduating in 1978. He continued his education through his employer. Designed Underwriting, where he received several certificates and honors in specialized financial planning and inveatments. In 1979 he met his wife, Cindy (Ray) Vipond; the couple was married on April 19. 1980 in Lake Odessa. Shortly alter their mar­ riage the couple moved kt the Hastings men where they raised their two children. Stephanie and Adam. For years Steve owned and operated the Standard Station in downtown Hastings. Later be managed the local Csrqneir Autoparts Store where he was always willing to extend his automobile knowledge (and sometimes a wrench) with a genuine brand of charm that only Steve had. If there was someone in need Sieve wonk! be there. Throughout the years be served his communities by assisting the local law enforcement agencies, ambulance workers, and vohmaeering as a firefighter. One of Steve's true paasaona was acthg. He was an active member of the Thontapple Players Association and rarely mimed an POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT CITY QF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE INUTARY DUTYATTN PURCHASERS: TNa sale avy be rescinded by the to roots sing mortgegee. In that evert, your dumegoa, V any, ahafl be Bartedeotatyto6teretumof6tabMaMOurttan- dsrad al aala, plus imsraat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In toe oondMor. > of a mortgage made by Chttetopher J. Hartke, a single man, original mortgagors), to EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 13, 2002, and recorded on October 7, 2002 in instrument 1088843, and asaigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trost Company as Trustee for Equifirst 2003-1 as assignee by an assignment dated April 14, 2004 recorded on April 26,2004 in instrument 1128314, in Barry county records, Mktoigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to ba duo at the dale hereof too sum of Ono Hundred TWenty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventeen And 60/100 Dolars ($125,417.80), including Merest at 7.75% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ia hereby given toat said mortgage wH be torectoeed by s sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Bany County Courthouse in nestings at 1 PM. on Juno 17.2004. Said premises ore situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Mktoigan, and are described as: Lot 1299 and the South 6 rods of Lot 1300 of toe City (tormeriy Wage) of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 13. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee tor Equifirst 2003-1 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #O19994FO1 Notoe la hereby 0«n M Mayor Hobart L. May ■■ be "tak­ ing an appoktlnwnt Io M a vacancy on the nenntog Cowleslnn tor a term expiring December 31, 2004. appacetone are swaaMe at Sts cay CtertiS Ottoe. Any per­ sons reetdrig In tw Cay ol Healings who would toe io bo con­ sidered tor an appointment should submit a ream andfar wpication to tie Cay Clerk's CMtoe at 201 East State Swat. Hsstogs, Michigan agoM. or by eagng 280 818 2W8 The final date tor mtotngappacaton is June 7. 2004. K. Joenph Young City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2004/2005 Road Salt Provision The City of Hastings. Michigan, la soliciting Ude lor pnwfaton ol road salt tor tocW year 20040006. The Chy of Heatings aeamatea that a wSI purchaea1200 tone of road saa during ana part­ ed. Bide Shan Include deavery of the raad as* to ate Cay of Hastings DPS garage. 301 East Court Swat The C8y of Hastings reserves toe rvu to rafaet any and aa bide, to waive any Inagutaratae to the bid propnaUe, and to aawd toe bid to deemed to be In toe Cays beat Interest, price and rdhar factors considered. Bids shal be dearly markad SMto outside - Read San Bld. Bids shaa be received at tie Oatoe d the Cay Ctortt/Treaaurer, 201 E. Stale Street. Hasengs. MtaNgen 48058, unU2q0p.m. on Tuesday. Junes. 2004. at whidi time toey etial be opened and pubfcfr raad stoud. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27.2004 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES HAmwas charter township Reguler Board Moating Moy 11,2004 Board members present; 6 guests. Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Paid outstanding bills. Mooting adfoumod al 8:45 p.m. Bonnie Quttenden. Cterk Alto Mod toby: Jim Brown, Supervisor oauiaw (5/27) Al STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Estate of PATRICIA I. BAKER Date of birth: October 25,1830. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. PATRICIA I. BAKER, who Sved at 7075 MCKIBBEN ROAD. TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Michigan dted March 10, 2004. Creators of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wil be forever barrod unless preeenMd to DeETTE SWINEHART, named personal representative or propoeed personal reproeentafive, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS, Mt 48058 and the named/propoeed personal represerrtafcve within 4 months alter the date al pubfcafion of this notice. 5/19/04 DAV© H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 DeETTE SWINEHART 9800 NORRIS ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 (268) 623-5251 * (5/27 MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WfiX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba dared at eete, ptue MareeL MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the condfoone of a mortgage made by Mktheia M. Davis, unmarried, original mortgagors), to The CTT Group/Coneumer Finance. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 1. 2002, and recorded on August 12, 2002 in instrument 1085407. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of New York as Trustee tor the CertMcatehokters of CWABS. Inc Aseet Backed Certificates, Series 2003-BC1 as assignee by an assignment dated November 6. 2003 recorded on November 18.2003 in instrument 1117840. In Barry county records. MteNgan. on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at the dato hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 09/100 Dotes ($72,962.09). including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notoe is hereby given that said mortgage wB be toreetoeed by a aateGf toe mortgaged promises, or some part of them, tf pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM. on Juno 17,2004. Said premises are situated in Qty ol Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1175 of the Qty, formerly VHtage of Hastings, acoordng to toe recorded ptat thereof, subject to easements, reservations, lostricttoni and imita­ tions of record. If any. The redemption period shad be 6 months from too date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wntcn case tno rooempuon ponoo snan oe ju oays from too date of ouch sate. Dated: May 13,2004 For more information, piease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Bank of Now York as Trustee for the CortRcatehoktors of CWABS. Inc Ascot Backed CortBcatee. Sortos 2003-BC1 3040U Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte MJ23952F01 Notice Of Mortgage Focedoeurs Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio ooto may bo MORTGAGE BALE - Detautt hoe boon mode in too conditions of a mortgage made by David Johnson, a single man, original mortgagors), to Oakridge Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 1997, and recorded on July 22, 1997 in Uber 702 on Pago 568, and ategnod by mesne assignments to Nattonsbonc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated December 2, 1997 recorded on February 23,1998 in instrument 1007925, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($80,547.41). including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.-00 PM. on Juno 24. 2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 90 and the West 4 1eel of Lot 89 of MkMtovBo Downs No. 5. according to the record­ ed ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 43. VBogo of MtodtoWte. Bany County. Michigan The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days Iron, the date of such sate. Dated: May 20. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC G 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank of America. N.A. successor in interest by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michgan 48025-5622 Fite F024374F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE SYNOPMS OF THE REGULAR This firm la a debt collector attempting to coftect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for thia purpose. If you are In the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSMP BOARD Military, pteeee contact our office at the number Hated babas. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomas, husband and wile to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 20.2002 and recorded December 18. 2002 in Document Number 1093897, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Six Dollars wtd Ninety-Nine Cents ($153,146.99) Including interest 9.5% per annum. unoer me power oi saw comameo in san mon­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be torectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 40PM. on Thursday. Juno 17.2004. Said premises are situated in Township oi Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Beginning al a point on the North line of Section 15. Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, distant South 88 degrees 18'47* East 365.00 test from the Northwest comer of said section; thence South 88 degrees 18* 47* East 230.00 test along said North line; thence South 02 degrees 22* 19* West 326.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 18* 47* West 208.50 toot; thence North 02 degrees 22* 19* East 51.00 toot; thence North 88 degrees 18* 47* West 21.50 tost; thence North 02 degrees 22* 19* East 275.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 toet thereof for Jordan Road Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 12, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company Morigagon Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights. Ml 46310 (586)303-3030 Our Filo No: 04-24097 o»mb 5/20-6/10 TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWo eate may be reednded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event your dameges, If any; ahaH bo broil­ ed ootefy Io the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aaie, piue IntereeL MORTGAGE BALE - Pete* has by made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rostand M. Hollister, a single man, original mortgagors), to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 8.1996. and recorded on July 16.1986 in Uber 666 on Riga 700. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as assignee by an assignment dated June 1, 1999 recorded on October 26. 1989 in instrument 1037110, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due st the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Two And 19HOO Dollars ($44,192.19), including interest al 8.65% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM, on June 24. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Bany County, Michigan. and are described as: That East 75 rods of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 d Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Bany County. Michigan, except the South 12 rods thereof, except: com­ mencing al the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence West 30 feet more or less to toe centerline of Case Road; thence North 1 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds West 264 feet tor a place of beginning; thence North 1 degrees 36 min­ utes 36 seconds West 330 toet; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 24 seconds West 78 toet; thence South 1 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds East 330 toet; thence North 88 degrees 23 minutes 24 seconds East 78 feet to toe place of beginning The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sete. Dated: May 20. 2004 For more information, piease cal: FC J 248.583.1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systerrs, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4023349F01 omiiw STATE OF MICHKUN PROBATE COURT MEETMGOFTME MAY 12.2004 All Board Members present. Approved agenda with additions. Minutes of April 14 and May 4.2004 approved as printed. Treasurer's report approved aa printed. Accepted highest bid tor sate of firs truck. Payment of vouchers approved. June Doster. Cterk Attested to by. Robert Mack. Supervisor naw STATE OF MCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 2004-24001-DE Estate of DANIEL LEROY BASSETT. Dote of birth: 11/3/1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Daniel Leroy Bassett, who lived al 10755 Tasker Road. Befievue. Mtahigsn dted 4/12/2004. Creditors of toe decedent are noMted that al claims against the estate wB be torsw bened unless presented to JEANETTE GRAHAM, nemed personal repreeentattve. or proposed personal representaiive. or to both toe probate court at 161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek. Michigan. 49014 and the namedforopoeed personal repreeentativo within 4 months after toe date of publcaHon or tote notice. May 21.2004 BRIAN K. KIRKHAM. P.C. P35111 835 Gokten Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (268) 963-1545 JEANETTE GRAHAM 10601 Tasker Road Bellevue. Ml 49021 (269) 763-9929 (5/27) Short Forectoeure Noltoo - Bany County PETER M. SCHNEDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT-FAMLY DIVISION PUBUCAHON OF NOTICE OF HEARING in toe matter ol Candace Bromley. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose addressfes) are unknown and whose Inter­ est in the matter may be barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wiU be hold on June 15,2004 at 340 p.m. at 208 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 48058 before Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes lor the following purpose: ON THE PETI­ TION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Candace Shalom Bromley to Candace Shalom Ferrier. This change of name is not sought tor fraud­ ulent intert. 5-1744 Candace Shaiom Bromley 11902 W. Lawrence NashvBo, Ml 49073 269-758-3291 (5/27) STATE OF MCMGAN PROBATE COUNT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CRBNTORS DieiimTs Estate Estate of LUELLA I. REED. Deceased Date of birth: 12/02/1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Luela I. Reed, who Ived al 506 W. Woodtewn. Hastings. Mtahigsn dted 07/12/2002. Creditors of tos decedent ate notified tost al cwums agamsi me eswe ww oe rorever Darreo unless presented to Howard Reed, Jr., named per­ sonal representative or propoeed personal repre­ sentative. or to both toe probate court at 220W. Court Street Ste. 302. Hastings, Mktoigan and toe namedforopoeed personal representative within 4 months after the date ol pubficatton of this notice. 5/19/2004 Robert L Byington (P27821) 222 West Appte Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Mfctagan 49058 Howard Reed, Jr. Road 07054 (973)877-7388 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm to a debt coHactor attempting to col- PvNppany, NJ. (5C7) MED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (S88) 888-7400 W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. No. 1025378, Bany County Reoorda, Mtrtolgin, sum Of SDCTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED NBCTY SIX AND 04/100 DOLLARS premil THE WEST 30 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE EAST ADOmON TO THE CHY OF HASTSIGS. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMtona of a certain mortgage made by: Mtohael I Tamez, a single man to Amoriquast Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18. 2002 and recorded March 19. 2002 In Instrument Number 1078800, Bany County Records, Mtehigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof toe sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight Dottars and Ninety-Six Cento ($96,678.96) including interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notes is hereby given that said mortgage wS be torectoeed by a sale ol toe mortgaged promteos. or some pan ol them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 140PM. on Thursday. June 24. 2004. Said promises are situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribod aa: Commencing 20 rods South of the Southwest comer of Lot 1331. Qty of Hastings, Barry County, Mtahigan; thence East 10 rods; thence South 4 rods; foence West 10 rods; thence North 4 rods to beginning. Qty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan Demg m mo Nortneasi comer or me i exines si rr# of Section 19. Township 3 North. Range 8 Wool Commonly known as 1201 S Park St. Hastings Ml 49068 The redemption period shal be 6 months from too dote of auch sate, untoss dstorminod aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 17. 2004 Amoriquast Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Aaaoctotea, PC. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Haights, Ml 48310 (566)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-24221 Pub: 5/20 - 6/17 The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held May 25, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.-00 p.m. Monday through Friday. STOP FORECLOSORES, STOP the HARASSMENT Call aaw—I caa Mam! 945-4510 0S8317S0 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCES #378, 379 AND 380 ORDINANCE *382 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, DIVISION 1 OF CHAPTER 90 7A, COURT STREET PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. toet a debt Any Intormalton obtataod wW be used tor thia purpose. W you are in the MWtary, ptoaeo crwOart our office al the number Mated below. • NOTICE • OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED. TO ADD ARTICLE MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaut has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Roger A. Lam and Mokssa L Lam. husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Bank On. NA, Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001, and recorded on May 15. 2002 in instrument 1060547, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dtaimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty- Eight Thousand Nine Hundred FiftyFive And 37/100 Dolaro ($168,955.37), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under too power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notes is hereby given tost said mortgsge w« be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM. on July 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribod as: Lol 26 of Gacktor's Payne Lake Plot as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 77 of Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from too date of ouch safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period chai bo 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: My 27. 2004 For more information, pteaso cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank On, NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte f024500F01 wmw (288)945-9557 48 Marsala AND ANY NFORMAnON OBTMNB) WSX BE MED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (MS) 888-7488 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detouft hoe been made In the oondNone of a mortgage made by: ALAN S. NBLOCK Mid BRENDA K. MBLOCK HUSBAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (*MERS“) sotely as nomtoes tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, Mortgagse, dated Novsntosr 11,2002. and rsoorded on November 21. 2002. in instrument number 1092130. Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due st the dato hereof toe sum of ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($112415.03), inciudtog interest at 6.0% per annum. Under toe power of safe contained In said mort­ gage aM toe staurVf UEH ctate made and provktod.notioote hereby given toaf said mortgage wd bo torectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged promteos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mfchigan. at 140 o'clock p.m. on. Juno 17.2004. Said promteos are sttuated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MkHgan. and are described as: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITU­ ATE M THE VILLAGE OF MIDOLEWLLE. COUN­ TY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. BEING KNOWN AS LOT 34 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS 42, TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS OF PAGE 62. TAX PARCEL ID*. 08-41-10041040. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate unless dstermined abandoned in accordance wkh 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 3, 2004 , , ___ Mortgage Electronic Rogtofratton Systems, Inc.. (*MERS*) sotely as nominee for Lander and Lender's successors and assigns MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farming HBs. Michigan 48334 (5«4O7) Notice Of Mortgage Foredoewe Sate TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FUR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thh eate rosy be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any; shall bo Umttod ootefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, ptue interoot AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CfTY OF HASTINGS. A complete copy of Ordinance 382 is available for inspection at the Qty CteriCs Office, Qty Hal. 201 E. State Sreet. Hastings. Mfohigan. This ordinance wf take effect and will be tn ful force from the date of its publication in Tho Hastmga Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the Qty of Hastings. Moved by Jasperse. second by Cybuiski that Ordinance No. 382 be adopted. Yeas: McIntyre, Townsend. Bowers. Cybuiski, Hawkins. Jasperse and May Nays: Bteam and Tubbs Absent: None I. K. Joseph Young, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings Qty Council on toe 24th day of May 2004 is avaiiable at the Qty Clerk's Office. * compile copy ol tx^ranca sn, 371 and MO ara tor Impaction at City CW» Office. City Hal. 201 E State Street. Haaltoga. Michigan. TNa ordinance wa taka affect and «■ ba in to* force from the date of its pubkcation in The Hasongs Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the City of Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by Tubbs that Ordinances No. 378. 379 and 380 be adopted. Yeas: Hawkins. Jasperse. McIntyre. Townsend. Tubba. Bowers, CybuWd and May Nays: Bleam Absent: None I. K. Joseph Young, do hereby certify mat a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by Bia Hastings City Courx* on the 24th day of May 2004 « available al the City Cterk's Office. K. Joseph Young City Cterk K. Jciaph Young City Cleric 09532380 09632387 �Page 18 - Thursday. May 27. 200-1 - The Hastings Banner Delton woman pleaded no contest to three counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and one count of allowing consumption by minors Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 queen mattresses Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9480502 FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call (269)838-7635 or (269)838­ 8909. HOSPITAL BED: dual con­ trol, electric, like new, $200. (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 9253. MATTRESS/BOX: $100 Cal) (517)490-9404. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: SUNDAY, MAY 30TH. 400 EXHIBITORS, FAST ENTRY! TWO GATES! RAIN OR SHINE! 730AM-4PM. $3 ADMIS­ SION! LOCATED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN. retail & office space for lease in the Walldorff Building. Comer of State & Jefferson. Renovations begin this sum­ mer. Please call (269)945­ 0875 or (616)293-7950. EXCEPTIONALLY NICE: 2 bed apartment with applian­ ces, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, 2 car ga­ rage, deck, lake access & monitored security system. Retired man or couple pre­ ferred. No cats or large dogs, $424 per month plus utilities & mow yard. Non Smokers. (269)721-3304 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. BABY CLOTHES: Boys A girls, duck & goose decoys, something for everyone. 431 Tanner Lake Rd. rri., 8am1pm; Sat, 9am-4pm. GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 28th, 8am-5pm. 625 W. Bond. 1 day only. GARAGE SALE: May 28th & 29th, 10am-5pm. 1172 Nc-way Dr. Baby items, ma­ ternity clothes, books, toys, videos & lots more. YARD SALE: EVERY­ THING MUST GO! Satur­ day, May 29th 9am-5pm (rain date May 30th). 7253 Delton Road. Something for including oak desk FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel electric typewriter, master, 7 gang red mowers, word processor, calculator, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ walnut picture frames, Bertion. $4,000 obo. Call nia sewing machine, kero­ (269)948-4190. sene heater, colored TV, col­ lectors items and household FOR SALE 1999 fora reel i terns galore. master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition. $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aerator, 24" dram type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)9484190. LAWN TRACTOR: 3 years old. Toro Wheelhorse 1744x1. Mulching deck, $2,700 new, $1,400. (269)9484047 WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5*30pm; Saturday, 9am2pm. CAMP SITE: rustic A lake­ side. (269)623-3182 1988 BERETTA: $500. Many new parts/good runner, great on gas. (269)945-9789. 1995 FORD F-150: 6 cylinder auto, drive train excellent, body fair. High miles but well maintained with re­ cords, $2,200. (269)795-1135 or (616)437-6693. TAMMY PENNINGTON A HER STAFF. We wish to thank Tammy and the staff for making our 60th wedding anniversary celebration a complete success with food and decorations. They knew exactly what to do in every way. Thanks again, Robert & Martha Burghdoff. WE WOULD LIKE to thank everyone who attended our 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House, sent cards, gave us flowers it gifts. Many thanks! Harry A Shirley Schultz INMEMORY of Leah Joy Miller It's been nearly 15 years since you left us but we still miss you every day. Gone from our sight, but not our hearts. Love, Dad, Mom, REWARD: lost Saint Ber­ nard puppy, lost in Wood­ land area. (616)374-7364. DAS REMODELING A MORE: Specializing in kitchens, refacing A new cabinets. Customized interi­ or A exterior, projects for your home. Free estimates. Call (269)967-1832. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. STORM DAMAGE? Call Beacon Builders Remodeling Specialists. Roofing, siding, drywall decks, basements. Also, custom glass A repairs. Licensed A insured, Wayne, (269)767-0568 or (269)382­ 0350. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. *99 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT: 88K, very clean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)2089223. 1999 28X52 FALL CREEK 3 bedroom, 2 bath, excellent condition. Double pane win­ dows, garden tub. Top of the line home with all upgrades - delivered A set, $24,900. I WILL HAUL your junk (517)852-9402. cars away for free. Call Brad, (269)209-1916. I WILL HAUL your junk cars away for free. Call Brad, (269)209-1916. CABLE/HOME HOOKUP: to $1,200/week. Trainees/ skilled! Work own hours! Mayor Co! (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to Fife Lake. State land, Manistee River, trails. Ideal getaway loca­ EXPRESS DELIVERY tion. Drive and cleared site installed, electric. DRIVER: to $40,000/yr! already $500 down, (Vending Co) Many needed! $25,900, $320/ month, 11% land con­ Training! ASAP! (616)949­ tract. 2424 Jobline fee. www.northemlandco.com, Northern Land Company, FACTORY/PRODUCT1ON: to $15/hr. * benefits! All 1-800-9683118. shifts! Need now! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. CASE MANAGER POSI­ HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ TION: This position pro­ CLERICAL: to $14/hr! Great vides the opportunity to benefits? General office du­ work within a growing men­ tal health agency to serve the ties. (616/949-2424 Jobline fee developmentally disabled MANAGER TRAINEE/ and mentally ill populations. WAREHOUSE LOADER: to The position requires crea­ $16.82/hour plus benefits! tivity and flexibility as well (Lumber Co.) Advancements as me ability to function in a Paid training! (616)949-2424 team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors de­ Jobline fee. _____ gree in a human services fi e-, social work, psycholo­ 1999 16X80 MOBILE gy). Responsibilities include HOME, like new top of the outreach, referral counsel­ line, can deliver and set up ing of clients and their fami­ $1,000's below book value. lies, supervision of persons (517)852-9402 or (269)838 in community settings, liai­ son with licensing agencies, 9253. and maintenance of records. A car is required. Send re­ FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ sume to Barry County Com­ RY OUTLET: lot model munity Mental Health Au­ clearance sale, homes from thority, 915 West Green $37,600. Call today 1-877­ Street, Hastings, Michigan 7381090. 49058. No phone calls. EOE. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)204-0600 HELP WANTED: part time sales / service person for ca­ ble company in the Hast­ ings/ Freeport area. Must have own transportation and tools. A good driving record is a must. Sent resume to: P.O. Box 169, Freemont, MI. 49412 William Hartkc, 25, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week to two years probation and court assess­ ments totaling $2,495 on charges of posses­ sion of marijuana in January 2004. His license was suspended for 12 months. Circuit Judge Fisher inquired as to why Hartke has not participated in a dn’g treat­ ment program. All of Hanke’s offenses involve drugs or alcohol, and he was ordered to return for drug court June 3. Hartkc will be remanded to jail if he fails to enroll in a sub­ stance abuse program. Hanke’s sentence on charges of delivering marijuana was delayed until May 25, 2005. • Staci Bullion. 33, Escanaba, appeared for sentencing May 20. Bullion was convicted offelony drunk driving third offense, possession of methadone and possession of marijuana relating to an incident Sept. 23, 2003. Fisher sentenced her to 36 months proba­ tion and 12 months in jail, with 34 days cred­ it for time served on the drunk driving charge. She was given credit for time served on the possession charges. Court assessments totaling $1,710 were imposed. Her driver’s license was suspended for 12 months. Bullion will be eligible for earned early release. “You are still young. You could have a lot of good years left or you could be dead next year," Fisher said while encouraging Bullion to use this time to get her young life back on track. • Linda Kay Fox, 50, waived her right to arraignment Thursday, May 20. Fisher set Thursday, June 3, for a pretrial hearing. Fox is accused of manslaughter in the over­ dose death of her daughter, Lynnette Kocher. 33. as well as obstruction of justice and pos­ session and delivery of methadone. • Thea Walkinshaw was arraigned in Circuit Court last Thursday. The 38 year-old on premises. The charges arc related to a party thrown at her residence in November 2003 that resulted in the traffic deaths of Cameron Crilly.17; Gerald Torres, 18; and Richard Swinehart. 19. in a car accident. Sentencing was set for Thursday. June 10. • A tentative trial date of July 19-20 was set for Bruce A Wyatt. 36, Orangeville, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a drug bouse. The trial was scheduled for two days as pros­ ecutors expect to bring in explosions experts. A motion hearing for June 4. 1:30 p.m. was also set Charges stem from the investigation of an explosion in October 2003 that killed his par­ ents. Bruce L Wyatt, 60. and Linda Wyatt, 62. • A Battle Creek man pleaded guilty to charges of home invasion stemming from a March 15 incident in Assyria Township. Gary Pontius. 29. allegedly kicked in the door of the home, then fled when someone drove up. Pontius, who has three prior felony convic­ tions, will be sentenced on Thursday, June 10. Jill Steele announces her probate judge candidacy Jill Steele, a 1980 Delton High School Honor graduate, is a candidate for Bany County Probate (Family Court) Judge. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1993 with a bachelor of sci­ of the Delton Area Rotary Club and a past board member of the Hastings ence degree with magna cum laude hon­ ors. She is a 1996 cum laude graduate of County Probate (Family Court) Judge based on my firm commitment to uphold the law with integrity and honesty. The Thomas Cooley Law School with a juris doctor degree, having graduated in the top 10 percent of her cuss. Steele has been in private practice as •Jill Humphreys Steele’ for the past seven and a half yeprs. She has worked in the legal commuaify of Bany County Educational Enrichment Foundation. In announcing her candidacy, she said, *1 decided to run for the position of Bany encouragement and support of my family, friends, colleagues and residents of Barry County also played an important role in since 1990. SheTlpWIaunts clients in areas my making this decision “ 1 also believe my parenting experi­ ence over the last 22 yean helps make me uniquely qualified for this particular that include divorce; custody, child neg­ lect and abuse, defeuae ofjuvenile defen­ judgeship. “The Aug. 3rd primary election pro­ dants. adoptions, girardianships, and con­ servatorships. She also has a great deal of experience in proUhte and estate plan­ vides all voters of Bany County the opportunity to use their right to vote to determine who should represent their interests as the Judge of Bany County Probate (Family Court). This is the time ning. She participated in the indigent defen­ dants' criminal defense counsel contract for Bany County for five years. For four years she was one of the private contrac­ to make a difference; use your right to vote to select a judge of your choice.’ Jill Steele tors with Legal Aid 6f Central Michigan, representing low income families of Barry flbunty. Steelt* currently serve* th* the Barry Township Attorney, arxjris Wce-chairper- son of AeMape Township Zoning Board "|L‘ 1 Jii1h»Tii has bptanUnstructor at Jftllog^Bo^ffiunity |to!^g#s Hastings FehsenfeltV Cbnter, tea^hinf ’American System* gf povemmdnt* fix-the last six years. She also taught the course. The Legal Environment" at Weston Michigan University. A resident of Barry County for nearly 37 years, she and her husband Rick will celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary in July. They have three children: Nicholas. 22. Samantha, 18. and Alexandra. 6. They are active members in the First Presbyterian Church. Her church activities include bqing a current cherub worship leader, a .past Sunday school teacher and Oasis presenter. Steele is a membqrof the Barry County Bar Asaociation,^the State Bar of Michigan, and she ha* been admitted to practice in the Western District of Michigan Federal Cburt. She is a member Construction tools reported stolen PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Police are looking for information about a theft in the 12000 block of 4 Mile Road near Doster. Construction tools valued at approximately SI.000 were reported taken from a home construction site. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prarieville Township Police Department at (269) 623-2691 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Seat belts a factor in car-semi crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post responded when a car collided with a semi-truck on M-43 Tuesday. May 25. at about 9:21 p.m. According to reports, a Dowling woman in her early 70s was attempting to cross M­ 43 at the Heath Road light, which waa on night mode and flashing red. She did not see the semi and initially hit the semi no the front of the right side. The car then spun around and hit the semi again, this time impacting the trailer. No alcohol was involved and both driven were wearing seat belts. Only minor injuries were reported. “In 10 years on the force, this is the least serious semi/car crash I've seen.” comment­ ed Trooper Brian Fuller. Correction: In the recent photo of the children’s First Holy Communion at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, the name of Laura Shinavier was inadvertently omitted in information supplied to the Banner. She was pictured on the left in the middle row. Police Investigating assault complaint HASTINGS - Hastings City Police are investigating an alleged assault in the-900 Block of West State Street Wednesday, May 19. Reports indicate a 19-year-old Plumb's employee was outside talking to another employee when he was approach by four people who attempted to sun a fight. Another 19-year-old has been identified as a suspect, and the investigation is continuing Three teens suspected of quad theft HASTINGS — A yellow 1999 Yamaha quad was reported stolen from the back of a pick-up track in the parking lot of the apartment buildings on North East Street. The crime apparently took place between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20. Hastings City Police received a tip Sunday. May 23, about the location of the quad. Officers recovered most of the quad in garages on South Hanover Street and Cobum Road. Two 16-year-olds and one 15-y ear-old from Hastings have been identified as being involved. The case has been turned over to Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Send » tetter to the editor! Meth operation discovered In Delton DELTON - Barry County Sheriff’s office, assisted by the Michigan State Police, Hastings pest, responded to a possible meth operation in the Pasche Lane area May 12. Bring your special event photosJgM for quality, professional processing. 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PBCED TO SELL QUO 00 GMC 1500 X-CAB 4X4 LOCAL TRADE TONNEAU “Pomp and Circumstance" welcomed the Hastings High School Class of 2004. Here talking their graduation walk are Lindsey Hussey and Jason Griffin. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition SAILS HOWS: GMC Enc Dreistxich, President Don Gentry, Sales Mgr WE AK PPC*ESSlOK*L WADE Borne Signs. Soles 8” Amy Piper. Sales Chris Silverman. Finance Mgr Mor i Wed until 8 Tue. Thu 4 Fn until 6 Saturday until noon StRWf HOWS: Mon 4 Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu 4 Fn 8-5 Samantha Sleevi. Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete: Drew Bowman George “Buzz" Youngs Awards: Drew Bowman, Margo Cooklin LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Caleb Case, Erin Hemerling, Kristen Beckwith. Drew Bowman. Morgan Steward. Brian Doozan, Megan McGandy. Eric Scheidel. Ashley Belson, Margo Cooklin. Amanda Becktel, Victoria Andrews, Erin Dahn. Tom Girrbach. Bradley Kidder. Justin Pratt, Samantha Sleevi. Danielle Drumm, Jeremy Lockwood. 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Eric Schiedel, Samantha Sleevi, Hilary Hutchins. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-06-03.pdf 9e9bbf29e697d6922097471d41a4c713 PDF Text Text uHSUHGSPUBUCUBRW ’l • Saxon baseball ends wean Plane crash lolls 3 near Nashville See Story on Page 20 Trial on Page 5 Devoted td the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings Thursday, June 3. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 23 Woodland ethanol expansion approved . Catattdren for probtie jadge win ta h* 9KU rma at aext Rnt May program at norm lone 4 at the Thoiaaa JMhnoa Hall, corner of Greea aad Mhtatat u— AH the Candidas in the Aa«. 3 aoa jtailun primary already have ceaftaned they will be preaeet for the fonm. . The probate judge's seat^became MM last February after the early eatSiaill of Richard Shaw. Stephsade Mkro war appointed to the post ia Mmfe, tM dace then flow chaDttftes, M nnmphrryt Steele, William Baftany, David Kuxava Thomae Bnas have filed to ns w foe aaaL Mkea said though she plans to be cfimat, a pressing pereoaal natter any canae her to be absent » The top two vote-getters tefoeprianay will free each other in the Nov. 2 Attend ejection. ModeNtor st the fonuB win be Robert DwyiThe canJidjics will be adKd a number of queatuioaa, bat h ahtadd be noted certain tpratirws, such at ho* they would rule on a specific caee, are inappropriate. The forum, sponsored by the Barry County democratic Coonaiftoe. is opts to the public. Spring thaw relay otiayM Anns Dy sMi^Bnw^n rams PRICE 5OC by Ruth Zachai y Sfti# Writer An amendment to add 10.5 more acres to the 38-acre site for a new ethanol plant in Woodland Township was approved unani­ mously May 24 by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. The special use was approved on Dec. 22 Lawis Lang last year, for an ethanui manufacturing and processing facility at a location owned by Tim and Kevin Brodbeck. opening the way Educator, coach Lew Lang dies for a major com market for the region. The extra acreage, which runs along the railroad track, would be used to improve access to the railroad, one of the essential requirements for operating an ethanol plant. This also would allow a greater setback from Assistant Editor M-66. The amount of rail traffic they will have by Elaine Gilbert With the death of Lewis Lang last week. means the extra land will make use of the Hastings has lost a community legend in the railway more efficiently. Project Coordinator realms of sports and public education. Jim Zook explained. "In order to set cars, site .ars. and w. in h «.aT >4 uecjdet' .• '»ltk r lore [jmg. SO. who was known as I cw. died rail leugtii in order tt wake it so uc c.»n get May 26. He had been a prominent athlete at Western away from Route 66. so that if we switch.;? Michigan University and a fabulous coach, can be on the property instead of across the educator and administrator at Hastings Area highway, for public safety. “This plan also eliminates 800 feet of Schools. All of his friends and acquaintances are wasted track." the other option would have See ETHANOL, pg. See LEW LANG, pg 3 IS Soldiers of three generations Special guosts at the Memona1 Day paraoe in Hastings Monday morning we e Juba veterans in the same family representing three different wars. Shown here wearing the uniforms of the period in which they served are Sgt. Arthur McKelvey, 20th Air Force. 87th Bomb Squad. World War II, his son. Spec. 5 Dennis McKelvey, Company C. Combat engineers. Third Battalion. First Brigade, Vietnam Conflict, and grandson Spc. Nathen McKelvey. 302 Military Police Company. Operation Iraqi Freedom, recently returned home from a tour of duty in Iraq. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Top 10 students announced for ‘04 Leadership Barry County's Dm aaaawi Spring Thaw Marathon Relay Saaaedey, May 22. had io be postponed by iactetnttt weather until Sstosdiy ■untog. June 5. Ptocttdi raised from the race wffi baasfit Often Gables Haven, the new domestic shelter that opened tn doors March 31 this year. The group plans to denote 75 percent of the money raised at this year’s marathon to Otuen I (Mfcc. with the other 25 percent going to Uadreship Barry County to help, fetotocleaeas continue the relay as an I Each year the Leadership Barry Cuaroy studeau will chose a diflareaa tooap to receive die proceeds from the The relay will be on foot, coveriag 26.1 miles, aad will tentatively stast at Saar Elementary School. Members of dhr marathon planning committee ate ariil woridng on the route and think that the inration may change in the future. This is a fun team event Trant itinn ' potato win be set up for three-, fivewed eight-member teams. This relay is for fan only. It is not timed, but Endres eeye teams may time themselves. The only prize to be given out will be for the most creative bason that each toam must carry and pass from runner .to nattier al the transition points. Registration will be the day of the event only. The first 100 people to reg­ ister will receive a “Spring Thaw Marttbon Relay" T-shirt, and a water bottle. Registration will begin at 6 asn. on the day of the race. Judging of foe batons will begin at 7:30 and the ■day will begin at 7:45 ajn. Anyone with questions or for infor­ mation on sponsoring the Spring Thaw marathon should contact Leadership Barry County Director Nancy Goodin al foe Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. 269-945-2454. Mom NEWS BRIEFS on pogo 2 Jeremy Lockwood Drew Bowman Sarah Clevenger Margo Cooklin Sam Sleevi Erin Hemerling Matthew Hoffman Heather Carroll Hastings High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2004 last month and in the mean­ time has honored its Top Ten academic students. The six women and four men have grade point averages ranging from 3.94 to 4.12. It is possible to cam a grade point above 4.0 when taking advanced placement courses. The following is a sketch of this year’s top 10 academic students at Hastings: Enn Dahn and on the Thomapplc Arts Council Youth Scholar Athlete: in basketball he was a three-year Planning Committee. Other activities that Lockwood fits in his very varsity starter, named captain. Best Defensive Government. Science Olympiad, the Science Show team at the fifth grade camp, the Quiz Bowl team busy Athlete. and in the high school play “Who Killed Elvis?” Felpausch and participating in the Rotary Life 2002. He is also active in JV soccer. Youth In Among Lockwood’s awards arc Hastings High School Student of the Month. Exchange Club Youth of the Month, a finalist in the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition Test, a schedule include working part time at Player, Gatorade Will to Win Award and Scholar In football Bowman earned many honors, including. Leadership Camp last August. Offensive MVP. O-K Gold All­ the Conference, he was a three-year varsity starter, University of Michigan and eventually obtain a captain. Honorable Mention Academic All-State master’s degree in aerospace engineering. and Scholar Athlete. After graduation he plans to attend PSAT NMSQT commendation, an academic letter A long range goal for Lockwood is to design an Bowman also has a football record for most is this year’s valedictorian with a 4.12 grade point in grades 10 and II and he earned a first place aircraft or spacecraft at NASA or for a large air­ receiving years in a season during his eleventh average. Lockwood has been active a variety of activi­ medal for the Cell Biology Event at the Science craft manufacturer like Boeing. grade year. Olympiad competition in eleventh grade. • Jeremy Lockwood, son of Brenda Lockwood, • Drew Bowman, son of Rod and Marcia Bowman, has a 4.02 grade point average. ties. including the marching band. Jazz Band­ Lockwood also is active in the community, par­ Night and Jazz Band Day. and has been a partici­ ticipating in the Hastings City Band, the Jazz pant in the Detroit Jazz Festival Performance and Combo performance, as a Pierce Cedar Creek including: baseball were he was named Best Institute Teen Ecologist in the Relay for Life Walk Offensive Player. Best Defensive Player and Summerfest performance in Summer 2001 and l Mark Ferrall He has been active in many school activities, Other school activities include Key Club. Interact. Ski Club. Captains Council. Pride Club. Quiz Bowl. Junior Honor Guard. Homecoming See TOP 10, pg. IS �It.. ' ' ' " ' ■ --evi Page 2 — Thursday. June 3. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Memorial Day reading stirs patriotism bv Heather A. Reed J-Ad Graphics Intern Hastings Mayor Bob May read a stirring poem during the ceremony honoring the veter­ ans this past Memorial Day. "Dr Jim Atkinson brought me this back from a play he saw in Branson. Mo., when during a skit the author read this poem. He asked them afterwards for a copy of it and brought it to me." said May. "Anyone who has served can take a piece of this poem and find themselves. I also read it during a holiday city council meeting and there was silence afterwards." The mayor served as a medic in the Navy during the Vietnam War and has a son who has been serving in the military for IS years, cur­ rently in the submarine service. The May fami­ ly has had three generations in the Navy, with the fourth generation ready and waiting to sign up. May's grandson. Robby, is 6 and recently he told his dad during a visit to his ship, that he wants to sign up as soon as he can. The chefs onboard catered to him with a special lunch and his dad allowed him to watch cartoons in his quarters. I am a Veteran by Andrea C. Brett You may not know me the first time we meet I'm just another you see on the street But I am the reason you walk and breathe The parade made its way down a wet Broadway Road on its way to the cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony. (Photo by Perry Hardin) free I am the reason for your liberty. I am a Veteran. I work in the local factory alt day I own the restaurant just down the way I sell you insurance. I start your IV I've got the best-looking grandkids you'll Boy Scout Pack #175 held their salute for the U.S. flag as they hold their flags dur­ ing the ceremony. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ever see. I'm your grocer, your banker, your child's schoolteacher I'm your plumber, your barber, your family's preacher but there's a pan of me vou don't know ven­ well just listen a moment, I've a story to tell I am a Veteran. I joined the sen-ice while still in my teens I traded my prom dress for camouflage greens I'm the first in my family to do something like this I followed my father, like he followed his. Defying my fears and hiding my doubt I married my sw eetheart before I shipped out I missed Christmas, then Easter, the birth of my son But I knew I was doing what had to be done. I sen-ed on the batdefront. I served on the base I bound up the wounded, and begged for God s grace . / gave orders to fire. I followed commands I marched into conflict tn far distant lands. Former Captain Ron Miller, Mayor Bob May and Glen Atnsiie, chaplain of the American Legion Post #45, speak to the crowd gathered at the memorial at the ceme­ tery. (Photo by Perry Hardin) In the jungle, the desert, on mountains and shores In bunkers, in tents, on dark earthen floors while I fought on the ground, in the air. on the sea my family and friends were home praying for me. For the land of the free and the home of the brave I faced my demons in foxholes and caves then one dreaded day without drummer or fifr I lost an arm. my buddy lost his life. I came home and moved on. but forever was changed the perils of war in my memory remain'd I don't really say much. I don't feel like an but I left home a child, and came home a man. There are thousands like me. thousands more The color guard from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 proudly dis­ plays Old Glory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) who are gone but their legacy lives as time marches on white crosses in rows, and names can ed in queue reminds us of what these brave souls had to do. I'm part of a fellowship, a strong mighty band. of each man and woman who has sen-ed this great land. And when Old Glory waves. I stand proud. I stand tall This Cub Scout from Pack #3175 tossed the memorial wreath into the Thomapple River as a tribute to those who have died at sea. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I helped keep her flying over you, over all. I am a Veteran. Whitney Knollenberg. Miss Delton 2004. ndes in her royal carriage in the Praneville Memorial Day Parade. (Photo supplied) Eleanor Houvener, Prairieville parade grand marshal, is pictured here with Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster. Houvener served three terms as town­ ship clerk in the 1950s and was township treasurer. ‘She has worked every single township and school election for the last 50 years and has placed the flags on the vet­ erans’ graves for a like period of time." Doster told the parade crowd. He called her an exemplary example of public service. (Photo by Dale Boulter) The 21-gun salute was set off for all those who lost their lives in the service of our country (Photo by Perry Hardin) I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 2004 — Page 3 LEW LANG, continued from page 1 invited to attend a memorial gathering from 1­ “Unlike coaches today, he (Lang) taught us 4 p.m. Saturday. June 5 at the Hastings during practice. He let us play the game,” said “He was very supportive in a very quiet Country Club. with their dad. Lewis, a 1955 Hastings High grad. Of course, way," Cindy said. "He loved to play with us. Lang's health started failing eight years ago Lang pointed out players’ mistakes, but “he He worked so much, but when he was home, when he developed a blood clot in his brain felt the game belonged to the kids," Lewis he played with us.” and had surgery. added. As a coach, he said, Lang “didn't demand “He never bounced back.” said daughter Cindy Wilcox of Hastings. “He had a series of respect, but certainly commanded it." “He was a very hands-on father for his time," Kathy noted. “He was just a very warm father. short strokes and probably a lot more... That While Lang was coaching, “he never raised “I think what I admire most was just his compounded life, but he was here (at home) his voice." Cindy said. "He never yelled at a temperament He was so calm. We were throe until September." referee. He never berated his players or refer­ exasperating girls. We were mouthy, strong- ees." willed. He never lost his temper once... He His interest in sports was evident even dur* One of Lang's former basketball players ing his last months of life. never spanked us." Kathy said. “Even when he was in the assisted living told Cindy that he liked the way her father home, he had a little basketball net there and approached him on an intellectual level in a “He taught us to compete. He taught us how we would play catch." Cindy said. respectful way when the tone of a game need­ to play, actually. He always played.” she said, ed to be changed or when there was a need to whether it was card games, swimming, ice get players fired up. skating, ice boating, sports, ping-pong, sailing, Lang “kept busy until time caught up with him." said retired Hastings Area Schools Lang never raised his voice at his three Superintendent Richard Guenther. He called Lang a terrific guy. who always daughters either. “He should have," quipped Cindy. had a smile. After a basketball game when Lang arrived Lang also was a “very sincere" and intelli­ home, “you never knew whether the team had gent person. Guenther said. won or lost... by his manner.” Lang was Hastings Schools' assistant super­ intendent during part of Guenther’s tenure as superintendent. "Should have been," Cindy joked. golf, playing with neighbor children or bad­ minton by yard light into the night As a result the entire family learned to enjoy playing. “He was very competitive." said Kathy. "But. with a smile on his face." added Cindy. “He never threw a rock and he never Lang’s Hastings basketball teams won 65% threw a golf club. He got you with his skill and of their games and nine league championships chuckles ail the way... It was a fun competi­ tion." During Lang’s 36-year tenure with Hastings over a 17 year period. In baseball, the teams Schools, he also was director of secondary won 80% of the time and won or shared 10 education curriculum (7-12 grades), an ele­ league titles. Wily is a word that describes him well, the sisters agreed. mentary, junior high and high school principal: When Lang retired as basketball coach. Bob “The spins be would put on a tennis ball math and science teacher in junior and senior VanderVeen, now a retired Hastings adminis­ would drive you crazy," Cindy said, even highs and vanity coach for basketball, football trator. was hired to replace Lang. and baseball. “He was my mentor," VanderVeen said of Lang. “We had similar philosophies." “Hastings was very fortunate to get him." Both did their coaching during the week and Guenther said. were quiet during the games, he said, though He recalled that Lang always did what need­ they were probably nervous inside. ed to be done when he was given assignments. Guenther and other school officials didn't have With big shoes to fill, VanderVeen said be kept the same offense Lew developed, but the to worry when Lang was at work, be said. when be wasn’t as strong physically anymore. "He just took on a smarter game and he would run you all over the court.” Attending sporting events was a big part of the Lang children’s childhood. “We were always on a bleacher someplace or in a car going to a game," Kathy said. Though Lang won a lot of accolades during One of Lang's biggest projects with the Saxons' basketball team had "a rocky season" his college years, Cindy said and her sis­ of during his first year as varsity coach. The team ters never knew about them until they were Education's representative with contractors lost a lot of games by one, two or three points. adults. and architects who were building the current Lew was supportive throughout, VanderVeen “We didn't ha.ve any idea about his achieve­ high school. It was a three-year building proj­ said, and that first year was salvaged when ments... They were all in a box... He never Hastings won its only Class A District Finals. talked about being ranked fourth in the nation school was serving as the Board ect. Guenther said, and Lang almost daily kept school officials posted about construction “That took the sting out of it.. It was an details and progress. The school opened in exciting year," VanderVeen said. “The follow­ 1970. ing year, we won the conference title." “He was a colleague and a close friend," Lang's daughter Kathy Haines, of Florida, said when it came to his career, her father was VanderVeen said of Lang. For a time when the most proud of his role in that building Lang was director of secondary education, he because he was the “pilot of that rroject, was VanderVeen's boss. “Along with everyone else, we win miss which is pretty amazing when most people Lew." VanderVeen said. define him as a coach." when they were playing UCLA, Michigan and Notre Dame and a lot of the big schools.” him. * > “He was just very humble in that way. It was only from hearing from other people did you have a sense that he was a good athlete,” Cindy said. Lang always was thankful that he worked in Family members say the word ’patient* millage campaign, along with the late Ethel a community where parents supported an ethi­ describes their father well, Kathy said. Gentle Groos and others, and successfully obtained cal sports program, especially regarding the is another word that comes to family mem- voter approval for the bond issue to finance the enforcement of training rules. ben* minds when they think of Lang. Guenther's first encounter with Lang was in fessional basketball for Pastors of Grand “Another thing I admired about my dad and my mother, too, was they never criticized peo­ a recreation basketball tournament in the mid- Rapids after moving to Hastings in 1947. He ple in front of us," Cindy said. “...They must 195Qs or a bit later Guentber was playing for was leaching at the time aad, _ _ at Hastings _ have made a very ammimtious effort and that Aferf not influence A Kalamazoo native, Lang played semi-pro- a Detroit team and Lang was a star on J played semi-pro basketball some evenings. ■ They didn't have a car and he would wafe • “The gang from Hastings beat us up (in bas­ to school. He would often take a bus to Grand thMHMtf^on luJa Rapids after school to play basketball. Often a teammate would drive him back to Hastings “Men were drawn to him and they loved to he didn't formally meet Lang until some time after the games at night," Cindy said. “I'm not spend time with him. He was funny... but he later. sure how long that went on. I don't think it was wasn't like a macho, testosterone brutish kind "I came to Hastings, and there was Lew." years. It might have been the first year they of man's man. He was one of the guys without At Western Michigan University, Lang was came to Hastings." being the caricature of the... jockey athlete... "a man's man. He was just real comfortable with who he co-captain of the 1942-43 basketball team, Lang had a knack for keeping in touch with which was ranked fourth in the nation. WMU friends and former buddies all over the coun­ officials have called him a great player. He try. Everywhere he went, he would look up Cindy added, “He went along for the ride played guard on the team when it was twice friends’ names in phone books and sent notes and had a good time. He didn't have to be the invited to play in Madison Square Garden. In and cards to them. center, didn't have to be the leader." was," she said. 1942, the team also was invited to spend a The song about “Make new friends, but Lang's work ethic is a quality, they praised week in New York at the National Invitational keep the old. One is silver and the other gold” Tournament, but because of being involved in was Lang's motto, Kathy said. too. At one time be drove a school bus to earn One of the ways, be kept in touch with friends was a weekly outing to Kalamazoo. extra income while teaching. He prepared taxes, was a referee, served a stint as book­ Every Tuesday for the past 20-25 years. keeper for Barry County Lumber, Kathy said. Lang also lettered in football at WMU, Lew met with a group of former athletes to -Teachers did that back then (to supplement where he earned his bachelor and master's play indoor tennis at Kalamazoo College and income)." degrees. have lunch. Bob VanderVeen and Bob Stack Lang’s son-in-law, Dave Wilcox, said Lew Lang interrupted his college education to are among the other Hastings men in the was totally unselfish and was always willing Io serve as an ensign with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served with the Scouts and group. Because of failing health, Lang wasn’t able Raiders Unit, the forerunner of the Navy Seals, to play tennis for the past couple of years, but jobs. He admired the way Lang lived his life as a in the Pacific Theatre. VanderVeen and Stack would take Lang with coach and athlete, never using or promoting them so he could at least have lunch with the alcohol and tobacco. earned four letters in basketball. He and his wife Suzanne, who died in April, were married in 1944 during the war. Suzanne was a first grade teacher in the group. Lew also was instrumental for about 20 Hastings Schools after her children were well years in coordinating the Annual Western on their way in school. She was also her hus­ Michigan University Golf Outing at the band's number one fan. Hastings Country Club, VanderVeen said. pitch in to help paint a room or do other odd “By his model, you knew what he was say­ ing, and he lived that way." Dave said. “He was a straight arrow," Cindy agreed. “He was always involved with youth. He ran the youth summer program forever. We In 1983, Lang had the honor of being Long-time family friend Martha Johnson grew up on summer playground in Hastings. inducted into the WMU Athletic Hall of Fame Fleming of Gun Lake has many fond memo­ My mother worked it, and be worked the pro­ and named the WMU Alumni “W" Club’s Man ries of the Langs. She said she was “truly gram." of the Year. blessed" to have known the Langs, whom she Lang's expertise in sports was developed by Buck Read, who was a long-time basketball coach at WMU, his daughters said. Read was Lang's English teacher at the lab school (also called State High. Normal High and University High over the years) on the WMU campus. said "brought a lot of joy to people." "They made me feel like I was part of the Dabbling in city politics was another expe­ rience for Lang. A Hastings businessman including her own. talked Lang into running for City Council to Barney, met when they were three and have “Dad was his (Read's) ball boy when he was been good friends ever since. During their little, so he was always in the gym at Western.” childhood. Martha and Pam went on trips with each other's families. Lang “was a gym rat." quipped Kathy. at the Y-Camp with Bob King. friendship gave her two wonderful families, Cindy said. “He probably just hung out there as a kid. Lang also ran a summer baseball program for boys and organized the swimming program family." Fleming said, noting that their special She and Lang's youngest daughter, Pam Fleming said she grew up as the fourth Lang daughter. represent the Third Ward. On the personal front. Long loved musk and furnishing their former 1868 Hastings home. Their efforts reflected their love for their home, they once said in a Reminder inter­ When she and Pam would occasionally get into "scrapes," the Langs were always protec­ degree and post-master's work all on that cam­ tive of Martha and, when necessary, she would view. The couple even made front page news in pus," Cindy said. “be grounded" at their home so her parents the Banner when Lew surprised his wife. never had to know. Suzanne, at Christmas in 1986 by getting their She described the Langs’ home as “a house former home named to the National Register Lang once told a newspaper reporter that full of high energy females" with Lew as the of Historic Places. That Christmas gift for being involved in sports helped him through­ counterbalance with his calm and strong, con­ Sozanne was achieved with the expertise of out life in dealing with all types of people. fident manner. He also had a great sense of local historian Esther Walton, who helped keep humor, she said, and always had a big smile on the secret along with doing research and filling his face. out the required nomination form. “Dad’s sister. Mary, was also very athletic and played sports at Western Michigan. She played field hockey for one (sport). My grand­ “He was the best." mother (Lew’s mother) was very athletic and Despite his busy schedule. Lew “was very very competitive. She swam and she ice-skat­ ed into her 80s. She water-skied. She was game for everything." she said. much a father.” Fleming said. Lew was “very unassuming, never boastful" and was a person who encouraged others. Many of Lang's Hastings athletes became When Fleming was about junior high age, life-long friends. Such was the case with Ron she chuckles when she recalls the time she saw Lewis of Hastings. Lang "was The Man" when Lewis played basketball for him at Hastings High in the early 1950s. The Langs were both gifted with a delight­ ful sense of humor. “Mother and Dad used humor even to the end when life was getting difficult and his memory was going." Cindy said. “It was a way of making people comfortable. They liked to make people around them comfortable. Lew at a family wedding, wearing a white "It was a fun life with them, even to the tuxedo jacket. She remembers thinking that he end." she said. “The past couple of months was "matinee idol handsome." haven’t been easy, but we've sure had some Lang's daughters relished the fun they had Tire idiubnuni nnwdwr wsded to hoM Me program is 1Z A saack and beverage win ire prtJVMjea. tacn psnmpMi re mem 10 Mag a sack hmdi. Concert pianist to play Sunday Concert pianist and recoedtay artit a Richard Dtri win performer 6 pm. Sunday rifceftat Baptist Churdi is Haetiags. Deri, who brils fiom the Chicago aria, granarera num Moony Dime uunune, tire American Conservatory of Manic aad fee Sherwood Mask Coamrvatory. He has talma pan in imeraarioori piano competitiOWS, jndodfa^ fertivai in Moacow that hunched the career ofWaCtibam. Besides Hawirai selections, Oral alm Freeport Alumni Banquet planned The annual Freeport Ahmad Baaqaet win be held Saturday afternoon aad rvraiag, Jane 19. at the Freeport Ccreenanity Room. Soctei hour will be at 5 pm., dteart » dated for 6. The coat is »9 each, pirn $1 rima par family. RMerratians must be made by Sanredfey, Xree 12. by caHi< Mae Vandrewoodnt (269) 795-7193 or Gordon Yoder « (616) 765-30*1. ’’ • Vanderwood noted dtet 119 people, fun times " Annual Rotary golf outing set Hastings Rotary will have its math annu­ al golf outing Friday. June 25. at the HaetiagsComUryChib. The format it a four-penoo scramble that with a atotgnn wart at 1 pzn. Lunch is ocmoco, anu wiu ue served aunng regunatios, at Uri5 am. The evert is open to everytoe oc an gomng aomues. Coot of fee evert is *60 per person. A htiir iaoar contest is beta* sponsored by OaviaBrick-Ifortiac for a new automobile, phte sway ofeer prizes. Roeeeds of fee event win support die iMmy Yorth Leadership Conference held each fife « YMCA camp. The parpoae of fee conference is to develop and iastill life-tong leadership ifHeirs in fee rtimmmbyb yorth. la fee pest few yaars. more dwa 100 area staderts and mothers, ihiidt i tebemptethi 280Z I kd-atsa-aa- a— a - - - ana LnOWalK lO UOIWIII local Alpha Cantar The Alpha Womea’s Center's annari UfeWrik is scheduled to take place al 9 am. Saawday, Jtme 19, rt Fife Hatehay Ptrir. Ragiatirtioa will get untfer way at 8 ajn. tad fee goal it to rate S30j000. The urrik route, ipproximately two mites teag. will travene through much of the city ofHmtiagx The Alpha Women's Cana is a Cbristiaa pro life organization with fee mtort of pro­ viding poods tnd services to needy mothers, inebsdiag pregnancy tests, rnmmriing and Last yea's LifeWalk raised close to S17JOOO. The Langs received a lot of satisfaction from putting time and energy into refurbishing went from nursery school to his master’s “Buck Read probably was a great influence The Four Township Waler Resources Council will conduct a guided wetlsnds tour aad natural and cultural history presenta­ tions from 9 am. to 1 pm. Saturday, June 19, oo the Three Lakes in Richland Tbwmfaip. Rom plant aad bird life to the mill activ­ ity of the 1 800s. this event win consist of an exploration of the natural features, and a ditcasrion of the cultural history, of the Three Lakes chain. The Throe Lakes are bated on 35fe Street, Rkhlaotfai rod me pen of a larger system that begins with rnonuvuic unxs in rnunevure lownsnip, moving onward through Goll Lake and Gull Creak. through die Three Lakes, sad on to the Kalamazoo River: De Stephen K. Hmnihoa. associate profemor at Kellogg Biological Station and dr Dept of Zoology at Michigan Stale University. will discuss the linkages between gmtatrtwmi , wedands, lakes and tteaam in the area with specific regards to the Three Lakes. Local Historian Rick Shields win talk abort aril activity of the area daring the 1100a. On the water, lour guides win lead atari groups through the lakes to point out - -Z . w . .__ j a?______ -a-. _t__ ■» ranrai leatures ana discuss ureir agnincanoe. t This evert is free, bat pre-registraiiaa is tuqnired by Tburadey, hat 10. Participants nmrt furnish their on canoe or kaysk, pad­ dles. paddle partner, aad life vests, fforticipeati wader 1* must be accompanied byanedrit For more iafatrtrtina, call Ken Koraheiaer at 2694644426 (daytime), Carol Briter « 269-629-6100, or John Luchaingarrt 269429-4297. and he loved dancing. Cindy said. They lived right by the school... He literally on Dad's life. The local chapter of the American Red Croat and the Barry County MSU rnmainn 4-H program will have a babyrittegdam Wednesday andlhmday, hat 9 and 10, from 930 am. Io 2 pan. at the Hewing! Community Education aad BraMtioB Cmik Each pattiripam is to briag a doll or a staffed aateri to fee first dam to practice baby care. The dam is open to youth ages 11-15. Partiripemi will team how to pro­ vide eofc chad care for iafoats. care of childrea of all ages, conflict teaohafon aad basic firat aid and critical emergency action rtiHs. All partidpaats who rnmplrer the right hums of training will receive a Rad vrnb Moyinung ceruncuoou cura. The coat of die daaa is *20. Regieter at tawHafirariX^F269^S4l^ dbuui people." ketball)." Guenther said with a chuckle. weren’t allowed to be gone that long. He Three Lakes tour, program scheduled Kathy said her husband Merle called Lang Though he knew of Lang's basketball prowess. a Navy program, be and some of the players Baby-sitting class slated June 9,10 The fact that her father was never boastfid is one of the attributes she moat admired about Cindy said her father also was active in the building. continued from front page Commercial fishing program Is June 9 The Institute for Learning in Retirement will welcome Al and David Either Wednesday. June 9, for a pawmauon oo the history of commercial fisheries in Michigan. The program will be held from 1 to 3 pm. Jtme 9 a the Hastings campos of Kellogg Community College. Coat is $10. Refreshments will be provided. The presentation will document the histo­ ry of Michigan's largest trnnmrtrial fish­ ery. on Saginaw Bay, from the 1850s to the present The Eishen will talk about sab well operations, ice harvesting, archival photos, and will have rare film footage of the world's largest fresh water commercial fish­ ing operation. lb register, call Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500. extension 2838. 4400 or any Rotarian to tegirter far fee ftm. Drag rebate Mto StMTM Dy IWWDII Stae Rep. Goy Newell. R-Saranac. and Sen. Wayne Kaipcrs. R-HoOand. have intro­ duced trite that are purported to give conramcn sandier way m help reduce drag arts by allowing them to receive direct rebates or discounts from dreg manufaemrers or diatribrtors. . An attorney general's opinion m October arid rodnebates or dtecouau can be seen as iltegri kickbacks aad advised lawmaken to chape and clarify the laws governing sack rebates. Michigan is believed to be fee only state that makes direct dreg-raenafectarer fritelra and dneountt ifipgaL State tawraakos started looking into the hone after a Michigan coasuun WM dented a $10 rebate from a pharmaceutical cornpa­ tty. The company said Us offer was void hl Michipn because of the kickback provrrioas of state tew. *h’s bizarre that Michigan law doem't allow oonsumen to take advantage of every tfisooart cr rebrie ofltaed,” Newell was reported Io have arid in a prepared press teteaat. If Michigan coaaumen can use rebate far cars and comprtars. they should be able to use them when buyi^ medicine.' Kripen added in fee prepared release. -Medicines cost enoapirateady without fee state of Michigan preventing rnasianrn from saving every dollar they can. Thia effort makes a commoo-aense change to sate law.* �Page 4 - Thursday, June 3. 2004 - The Haslings Banner Lesson learned: Pay attention when taking to the road To the editor: The brand new truck my son was so proud through stoplights. However, they are keep­ I am writing this letter to express my grati­ of. nearly paid for and immaculate after four ing and eye peeled for police, pedestrians, or tude to those involved in protecting and car­ years, sacrificed its metal to save my family ing for my only child, my 22-year-oid son. and and my wife and friend of 23 years after a exchange. horrible crash Friday. May 28. Past year’s events prove Bush’s crimes To the editor: about the Holocaust and weren’t really pay­ 1 know I’ve been saying it for a long time, ing attention. Germany since then apparently but I think events and developments over the has learned a lesson and was one of the most past year have supported what I have said visible opponents of our plans to invade Iraq from the beginning: a year ago. The Germans were joined by the The warmongering gang occupying the French and Russians, and now Spain. All White House right now are guilty and respon­ have experienced first hand in their own sible for a horrible and unnecessary war countries the horrors of war that we have not wrapped in hatred, greed and revenge. seen on our soil in almost 140 years. George W. Bush. Richard Cheney, Donald Leading up to the war in Iraq, we arrogant­ Rumsfeld. Condoleeza Rice. Colin Powell. ly refused to have a dialogue with Saddam to Paul Wolfowicz. Richard Perle and their band prevent conflict. Bush and his gang wanted of co-conspirators in the Pentagon should be war. perhaps thinking the American people tried for war crimes. would rally around them while they were fail­ Bush declared war on Iraq a little more than a year ago. a move based on lies, propa­ ing to find and punish Osama bin Laden for the Sept. 11 attacks. ganda. deception and an obsession with over­ In my world. I’d insist the leaders of the throwing what turned out to be a low-level warring countries to be first in line on the bat­ dictator in Saddam Hussein. He and his gang tlefront. Maybe then we wouldn’t have wards did it all without the support of the United any more Once again, we should not forget Bush, Nations. for these purported Cheney. Rumsfeld and many of their support­ “weapons of mass destruction" turned up ers have never tasted battle, in fact they had absolutely nothing and the search team was other business to tend to 30 years ago while denied additional time to continue the search. people like John Kerry went to Vietnam and Believe it or not. Saddam apparently was risked their lives for their country. The UN’s search 1 still wonder why there is absolute silence telling the truth when he insisted he had no from pro-lifers and many churches about the weapons of mass destruction. Remember David Kay. the former director war in Iraq. How can someone say he or she of the CIA who resigned? He and others were is pro-life and then support unnecessary wars assigned to go to Iraq and make their search. based on lies, immoral wars that kill our peo­ They also found nothing and he wound up ple and our supposed adversaries? I've seen calling those said such things existed “idiots." their compassion for the unborn, but none for Unfortunately, we have to come to grips innocent women and children dying in Iraq with the dangerous holders of weapons of and none for the young men and women sent mass destruction — the United States and to the slaughter in a foreign country where we Israel, and we’re using a lot of them to beat aren't wanted. up on other countries. We’ve used a lol of dif­ This is not to mention the staggering ferent weapons to kill civilians in Iraq and amount of money wasted on an unnecessary Israel has used them on Palestinians, killing and immoral war. I think we could do a lot of thousands over the years. good with that money, for education, health But it’s alarming to notice our complicity as citizens of the United States. One woman We seem happy that Saddam will go on who was asked her opinion about the Gulf trial in Iraq for crimes he is said to have com­ War replied, “As long as the war isn’t here in mitted. our country, it’s all right." I suppose a major­ Rumsfeld and company on trial for their ity of Americans who didn’t object to the Iraq crimes against humanity and their propagan­ War had the same notion. da-driven campaign against innocent Iraqi This kind of thinking reminds me of Who will put Bush, Cheney, people? Justine McLean, Germany in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Hastings Citizens there often told us they knew nothing lost was forever a fantastic traffic, things that are always a threat in the crowded city. People everywhere blunder their way around without blinkers working or It all happened so fast. Heading west on 79 used, busted lights front and or rear, useless I also want to express caution to the living. just out of Nashville, within the speed limit, wipers in the rain, and little courtesy for other 1 was on a overnight trip out of town and and then in an instant it was almost over for drivers. got "the call" late that night. As the story four people, paired as strangers to each other. I implore you as friends, neighbors, and played out from both my wife's and son's per­ spectives. I could only recoil in horror of the We used to make fun of the bridge’s accident strangers, pay attention. Its not just for you. rate on M-66 yelling to each other to “look You could be cursed and dammed for your events and the possible tragedies that did not out. look out," when passing. We use the mistake while we weep for your passengers, develop but for the grace of God. From the intersection frequently. There is a flashing those in the other cars, the innocent ones that quick thinking turn of the wheel, brakes, the light, extensive visibility, and no apparent you can bring tragedy onto. Watch cops on airbags, to the tender and professional extrac­ reason for tragedy. TV and witness the mess a car can make of tion from the wreck, all things played out as The reason, however, is inside me. you. lives. The police can shoot you for threaten­ and other drivers callused by the never ending ing them with your car. Yet road rage often Strangers provided care to strangers with repetition of driving. The failure to remember goes unchallenged only to strike again. the apparent warmth of a mother for a child. and comprehend the velocity and energy from Stop drinking/dnigs and driving. Stop A towel was handed to stem the flow of tons of metal and humans traveling in close those that choose to do so unless you want to blood. Questions of damage to self and others proximity at speeds never dreamed of by our be labeled an accomplice to the crime. Do where given thoughtful and caring responses. ancestors. 45 mph from two opposing autos is your part, slow down, it is a speed limit not a The small things seem to stand out: The a 90 mph brick wall tragedy. Yet few will con­ target, look with the Qes of a professional feel and smell of the airbag. The fireman sider 45 mph to be anything noteworthy. pilot commanding a large heavy machine overheard declaring the car was busted apart Distractions, cell phone, radio, passengers, filled with passengers that trust you with their and the risk of fire required immediate extrac­ life, all conspire to consume our thoughts tion. The EMT who advised that the ambu­ while we propel our selves down the road invariably protect those around you. Dear lance ride lying prone on the stretcher would within feet of each other. Without notice, your God. readers, pay attention. Nobody wants to feel strange, but not to worry. The triage deci­ life can change or end. Moving here from drive up to an empty house because of you. It sion of who went by ambulance and who by Chicago, I have often reflected on the driving helicopter. My wife and son holding hands in habits of the locals. Apparently, accustomed best they could. the ambulance to comfort the other. The nurs­ to endless country slop signs that reveal zero es who drove them back home when the hol­ traffic, a true stop is rarely made. So many idays and my trip put friends and relatives out times I have watched people pull onto the of reach. road way without looking at me, stop but pro­ I appreciate them all from a depth in my ceed without looking, back up without look­ heart. The long and lonely ride back from ing. Why? Because there is seemingly never Chicago offered far to much time to reflect. I anybody there. Callused drivers young and could only old. How many times have you crossed rail­ imagine, fortunately, what it would be like to be returning >o a forever road tracks without looking both ways? Sure, people in Chicago too often roll empty home. very lives, protect yourself and you will all happens so fast. Blair J. Miller Still no explanation for secret meeting To the editor: Those five county commissioners who attended a secret meeting April 14 with host George Cullers at the Baltimore Township Hall still have not come clean with the public Cigarette tax increase is discrimination as to what they did and why. Commissioner Tom Wing gave a lame excuse when Don Wiggins asked about it at To the editor: going to work. Too many smokers are plan­ Please excuse me. but does anyone else ning on getting theirs in Indiana if the pro­ last week’s County find the proposed cigarette tax increase illog­ posal is passed, which sort of defeats the pur­ claimed it was a Republican caucus, which is pose of the tax to my way of thinking. And to an insult to anyone's integrity. If it were, as he ical? . Board meeting. He said, then I wonder why none of the officers To begin with, smokers arc now in the use some of the revenue to promote non­ minority, and if a minority group is singled smoking programs further decreases the pos­ of the Barry County Republican Party were out. isn't that discrimination? Why are only sible revenue. invited. I'm sorry, but to me this just does not com­ the smokers required to bring the state out of care, our economy, jobs, etc. now the mess it's in? Shouldn't it be the responsi­ In Tom's defense, however, at least he attempted to offer a statement, as inadequate pute! I hope someone in the government will sit as it was. This obviously is more than can be back, think this through and come up with a said of the other four commissioners who A small sales tax increase would make fair and just proposal to help Michigan regain were in attendance at that secret meeting — would allow even the its solid footing. Targeting just one group to tourists to help out. not to mention help pull this great state out of the quagmire just spread the burden over the whole state. I does not seem fair to a lot of us. bility of all Michigan residents, not just a few? more sense. That Hastings I believe a cigarape tax increase is just not i-ih” wiTA MacKenzie, who have said nothing to explain their role and participation. Pal Fox, mean, aren't we all in this together? Ken Neil. Clare Tripp, Sandy James or Jeff It is apparent that these individuals place a higher value on themselves than they do the laws and the integrity of our government. 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Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (AM of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkbolz. Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. this Board existing of Commissioners that have yet to be dealt with. It is time for a change to a more open and fair process that is supported by the needed new leadership. Those who wish to support these ideas and help to bring about this change are encouraged to support the many better quali­ fied and more dedicated candidates seeking to be elected as your representatives. It is with these principles in mind that I am seeking to be elected to represent the Seventh District on the Board of Commissioners to better serve the people of Johnstown, Baltimore and Assyria townships. Jeff VanNortwick. Johnstown Township Let youre voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! Public Opinion: How did floods affect you? We seemed to have survived the floods of 2004. How did all this water affect you? Responses to our weekly question. TWH-tiw» Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs PhMM VkaPwMn Stwan Jacote Sacratwyrtreaaurer -NEWSROOMDavid T Young (Edkor) Elaine GHbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Susan Temere Brett Bremer Cathy Rueter Ruth Zachary Marc* Westover • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Arminda Norton. Jack Wickham. Shirley Connor. Elaine Geiger. Fred Wilcox. Betty Root. Middleville: Carleton Township: Delton: Hastings: Hastings: Nashville: “It didn’t really affect us “We were pretty OK. basement, but other me because I don’t live on Park and the most serious because we’ve moved to except that our road got Where we muddy from all the rain. “I did get some waler in me but I did keep my eyes my on the water levels by the people bridge and along Thomapple River.” the “It didn’t really affect “We live near Tyden “It didn’t had much worse a lake. I did keep my eyes effect on us was not being high ground. problems. The one gixxi on the skies and watched able to go to the lived thing to come out of this is the rain.” because it was flooded.” that CtoatoM adiaccaptod Mortoay trough Friday 800 a.m. to 530 p.m.. Saturdays 830 am to Noon the level of Lake Michigan has gone up. park affect before. near Other people had much It has Charlton Park, was entire­ worse ly flooded.” rained a lot since April.” problems. Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs 11 m ry«i» Row; es pe •>0*n Cowa» $27 par yw in adoring count** $29 par yaar aiaawtwra POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: P.O Box B Hasangs Ml 4905^0602 Second Ctosa Postage Paid at Hearing*. Ml *9058 �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. June 3.2004 - Page 5 Letter from the publisher: Global market is focus Reasons are many for kicking oil habit of Business & Industry The prospects of an ethanol plant coming to Woodland is excep­ to make it happen. Most advertising campaigns today are sold In this week's Banner you will find a copy beauty and economic stability. Each one of tionally good news for this area in three very important categories, around speed and performance, not fuel efficiency, so it's up to you of our annual Business and Industry section. them has a story to tell on how they continue economic, environmental and political. 1 see this as a chance for the consumer to ask your local dealers for vehicles that offer fuel This year we've focused on how the world to compete, and concerns they have for their Barry County to be on the cutting edge of meaningful change, not economy. Only then will the Big Three get the message and begin impacts Barry County, how we can compete future. to do something about it. in the global market, being just a small dot on just for this immediate area, but for Michigan, the United States and such a large planet. Experts say competition for oil now is coming from China, and as even the world. Being homegrown and locally operated seems to be an important key. The local industries are able to maintain markets, and Gasoline prices now have skyrocketed above $2 a gallon at the they raise their standard of living and increase their use of gas- As you read through the section, you will pump, the war in Iraq is taking a heavy toll on our country and our fueled vehicles, it will add to the strain on oil production worldwide, sec early on, the strongest influence comes survive in a global setting right here in Barry planet may be headed for serious trouble with global warming forcing the price of gasoline even higher. from our care and concern for community. All County. The owners and operators have a the companies But if we Americans take to buying more alternative fuels, cars because of emissions of fossil fuels. we've covered, from the vested interest in Barry County and as long as Too many politicians are merely wringing their hands in these and trucks with hybrid engines and continue to search for ocher than largest of employers to the smallest, show a they can remain competitive, they seem to be perilous times, but with a little forward thinking, a lot of can-do petroleum products, we eventually will need less oil, making us less strong appreciation for "community." dedicated to making it here, at home. American ingenuity and a willingness to kick a potentially lethal and less oependent on the Middle East and its volatile political sit­ Our lending institutions are strong and Local retailers offering hometown service habit, we can find a way out of this triple trouble. uations. With gas prices showing no signs of slowing their ascent, I growing and understand their role in the and enthusiasm for our community are doing think automobile manufacturers should be looking to fill this niche growth and prosperity of the area. Whether it their best to survive in a highly competitive market. Several things need to happen here at home be in supporting local companies or providing marketplace. But that hasn't been the norm financial help for many of our growing fami­ for most of Western Michigan. Over the last It should be obvious that this new ethanol plant in Woodland could have positive economic impact here at home, creating some jobs and creating a market for local farmers growing com. For those not familiar, ethanol is an alternative fuel that uses com to produce fuel to power our vehicles and tools. It is common nowadays to see gasoline stations announcing that their product is “gasohol,” a blend • We must begin a serious attempt to end our destructive addic­ tion to oil. To be sure, most gasohol is made with petroleum products, but the percentage easily could move more in the future toward com. The process of moving away from using gasoline for fuel won't 24 months, Michigan has lost over 300,000 are vital to a strong community. jobs, and continues to feel the pain the global their continued business climate is handing it Most of us are expansion projects have kept pace with the looking to government for some of the • We must stop allowing slick marketers to persuade us to think area's health needs, providing our community answers, but really we as consumers have that bigger, stronger and faster is what we need when traveling from with the latest in medical care and additional more control over the problem than govern­ Point A to Point B. specialized services for over 80 years. ment You can buy locally, looking to support Pennock Hospital and • We must make truly serious attempts to locate, develop and use alternative fuels. of gas and com. lies, locally owned and or influenced banks the local merchants and look for American happen quickly, but we must continue developing alternative fuels • We must buy and use more fuel efficient and environmentally Kellogg Community College continues to because gas now is getting more expensive and I just don't believe friendly cars, trucks and other vehicles, hybrid engines where pos­ provide us with pre-professional education, we have an endless supply on this earth. sible. specializing in general education courses, Set aside some time over the next few days which serve to produce two-year degrees, as to read about your community and how it sur­ well as to supplement four-year program and vives in the global marketplace. You should offer high school students dual enrollment be concerned, because the stability of our I believe deeply that we in the United States have the technology that could march us away steadily from dependence on oil. I bear of such things as vegetable oil, after use for French fries, can be used as a clean, plentiful and efficient source of energy and we already • We must use gasoline more wisely in the meantime, recommit to car pools, do more bicycle riding and walking. American's love for cars doesn't have to change, we just need to benefits. find a more efficient way to power our vehicles. Our only serious problem is our unwillingness to wean ourselves off our unhealthy oil habit. There is a lot of solid evidence that hybrid automobile engines are business and of life we've come to enjoy over the years. politics, becoming more self-sufficient, helping to slow the envi­ industry experts to get their take oo bow the The health of business and industry is direct­ ronmental degradation of our planet and saving a heck of lot of global economic changes are affecting Barry ly related to the physical, economic and social money in the long run. County's getting attention and rave reviews. If you try to buy some of these It feels good that the ethanol plant in Woodland has the potential cars you'll might find yourself on a waiting list for 12 months or to play a part in this problem solving process. But it's really up to more. Some of these new hybrids are getting as much as 60 miles to us to make it happen. Michigan manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford and posters, “We can do it!" Appointed probate judge to seek election to post Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes has her candidacy announced last March. appointed by Governor was Granholm after a FETTERS selection The purpose of the PuMc Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Jacqueline Rayner, 825 South Benton Street. Hastings, Michigan. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-171(aX1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will atiow the construction of a building addition to increase the extent Legal description:’soutiM^oHjoto 7 & 8. Btock 16 of foe Lincoln Park Addfoon of the original Ptat of toe Vitiago (now City) of Hastings. To the editor: Does anyone ever herald the wonders Richard Shaw, and her name will appear of the on the Aug. 3. primary ballot. Aging? Well, they should! Since her selection as probate judge, Barry County Commission oo For the past five years I've had a “part­ Fekkes has been formally endorsed in her nership" with them that was made in bid for election by State Senator Patricia heaven. Judge Representative State Fisher, retired Shaw. Barry County Shane I am 82 years young, and my "golden years" have been tarnished a bit, but without these from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in clerked for Thomas Judge would be able to enjoy living on my own. Again. I say, God bless them and I pray Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher in 1991 there always will be a COA. My bumble as an associate. She became a general appreciation and praises go to this fabu­ Stephanie Fekkes partner in 1995 before establishing her She created the Law Day education own legal firm in 1996. She served as Hastings assistant city attorney from 1991 to 1995 and as city program in 1998 that coordinated fourth­ graders in the Hastings Area School 1995 to 2004. She also System to participate in a mock trial at served as village attorney for Freeport; the courthouse on Law Day each year and was an adjunct professor at Cooley Law the program continues to dale. School from 1989 to 1997; and was an instructor of criminal justice seminars wonderful servants and friends, staff included, I doubt that I Eveiand before joining the legal firm of attorney from another blessing. along without them. ' Fekkes earned her juris doctor degree and Rob Honestly. I don't know how I would get Mayors Frank Campbell and Mary Lou 1989 are keeping chores McNeill. Hastings Mayor Robert May and former Gray-Han. handyman. and the staff members who do house­ James Gordon COA’s Wehrung. is the answer to many prayers Judge Prosecutor The Gary Richard Hastings City Hal Councfl Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. applicants. She succeeded retired Judge Newell. viability of our community. Notice la hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wti hokl a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday, June 15,2004. at 700 p.m. In process in which there were several other Birkholtz, natural NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COA staff works wonders for folks to retain the position she was appointed to Fekkes atmosphere, CITY OF HASTINGS - Fred Jacobs, vice prerident, J-Ad GrapMca Chrysler need to get on the bandwagon, but it will take your input Jennifer hometown As Rosie the Riveter used to say in those old World War II-era the gallon. formally business and industry will impact the quality We've interviewed local The rewards are great — yanking ourselves out of Middle East know what com can do. made products whenever you can. Fekkes said she believes lous organization. P.S. Remember to support the COA in the upcoming Aug. 3 election. Please vote “yes" on their millage request You never know when you too will need their help. that Martha (Marty) Laham. her Written comments will be received on the above request al Hastings City Hal, 201 East State Street Hastings, MfoNgan 48058 Request for Information andfor minutoc of said hearing should bo dkoctod to the Hastings Ctiy Clork at the same address as otatod above. The City wB provide necessary reasonable aids and service* upon five days notice to the Hastings City Cleric (telephone number 269-845-2468) or TOO cal relay services 1-800*49-3777. Hastings already -demonstrated 15-year history of ICJoMph Young public service and commitment to com­ from 2001 to 2004. Since arriving in Hastings in 1991. she has served as president of Green Gables CttyCMt munity is unmatched among her field of opponents in the primary. Haven Inc., until April of this year, when Fekkes resides in Rutland Township she stepped down, but remains on the with her husband Lester and two daugh­ board. She served from 1998 until 2000 ters. on the Domestic Violence Task Force, Jh which was created to investigate the need to open a shelter for victims of domestic Cemer Srage violence in Barry County. The task force was the predecessor of what later formal­ SUMMER CLASSES June 16th - July 22nd 115 N. Main . P.O. Box 115 Woodland, Ml 48897-0115 ly organized as Green Gables Haven Inc. WEDNESDAY She was legal counsel for the juvenile participants in the juvenile drug court, beginning in December 2001. and is a member of the juvenile drug court policy team, which is the board that formulated the juvenile drug court program. Fekkes has been a member of the board of directors of the Barry County United Way from 1999 to 2002 and legal counsel to the Michigan Jaycees from 1998 to 2000. She has been legal counsel and a member of the board for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County since 19951. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company 5:15-6:30 p.m. - Leaps & Tunis (InL-Adv.) 6:45-8 p.m. - Stretch & Tone (everyone is welcome!) - Adults 8-8:45 p.m. (Adult) Beg. Tap Classes [WREST Htoovci rah Kuos 30 Yew Fixed 30 Yew Find -BnmWy 20 Yew Feted 20Y«rFmd-BnweMy ISYawFM ISYawFtMd-B«w«cUy 7YewBaHooa 3 Yaw ARM I Yew ARM 6 250 6375 6000 4.123 5.625 5750 5300 5625 4375 0 00 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 000 0 00 0.00 0 00 as 6311 6.423 6 060 4.IW 5.724 3*40 5Al 5 7152 6339 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today’! THURSDAY STUDIO A 5-5:45 (3-6 yrs. old) combination 5: 45-6:30 Aero Beg/Int. 6: 30-7:15 Lyrical Beg./lnt. 7: 15-8 Aero—must be doing (BK Walkovers) Fekkes has been a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church since arriving in Hastings; Kiwanis Club of Hastings from 1992 to 1995; and a member of the Michigan Bar Association since *92. A member of the Barry C »unty Bar 269-945-2401 STUDIO B 5-5:45 Tap Beg/Int. 5: 45-6:30 Ballet Beg/lnt. 6: 30-7:15 Hip/Hop For more information call Miss Kelly Association since '91. Fekkes served as 616-374-7991 its treasurer in *92 and *93: secretary from *94 to *96; vice president in *97 and *98; president in 1999 and 2000; and commit­ tee chair of Law Day. Keep your kids active, or try something . new this summer! �Page 6 - Thursday. June 3. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Conununities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned <t Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings. MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ijccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 PaMor. Steve OlmMead <6161 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School IIX) am.; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday mghu 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 805 S Jeflenon. Father Al Russell. Putfnr Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m; Sunday Matses 8:30 a.m aad 11XX) a.m.; Confewon Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hasungv. Mich. W Clayton Gamwa. Pastor. Sunday School 930 a.m; classes for all age*. Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours. Wed Thurs . 9 am to I pm Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School. 10:45 am Moramg Wonhip. Sunday. 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pm Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm Wednesday 6-8 pm Pioneer Cub (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A M ATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 > ‘.<«m Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T Hustwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 915 am Morning Prayer. 11XX) am. Holy Wednesday activities 7XX) p.m are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (age: through 7 or first grade). Kids CUo Communion. Wednesday 6XX) p.m. Evening Prayer service. AH services using (he traditional U/28 Book of Common Prayer. Few tore informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website al http-J/www.churchseek/net/church/a nAcwmaW or email an at ittevhuatwickAyahoo.com. or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (agn 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Sm4h. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 cum; Sunday School. 9:30 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dao Currie. Senior Pastor. Paator Dave Wood Sr - Adult Mimstnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9J0 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service; 6XJ0 pm. Evening Service; 7 XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 for mfarmaooc on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Ciuuvh of the World-Wide ^flictu Cohmummmi." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group mmistry. Ifadfrsiup training. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. IIXX) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6XJ0 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7 XX) p m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brest Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday A Spmt-fiUed church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Ptane A Wonhip 10:30 am. 6D0 pm; Wed 6:30 pm Jems Club far hoys A girh ages 4-11 Patton David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone h Someone Special" For afonnation call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806 School at 9:45 a.m: Worship 11XX) a.m; Evening Service at 6XX) pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 XX) p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught <61 r.) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-11 a.m; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. MKh. -an Ave.. Hmtmgs. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtatoter David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Ptuhppuns 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please yom us Sunday: Bible Class IOXX) am; Worship ll.OOim.6XX) pm Wadaraday Bible Class 7.00 pm. Clmats for al apts. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison ServKe Times Worship Service 9:45 am: Sunday School 11:15 am Nuncry provided. Junior church Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-nuon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more information call the ch’-Tch office. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10 30 a m Ralf M. Rossi HASTINGS - Lewis S. Lang, age 80. of TRAVERSE CITY - Ralf M. Rossi passed HASTINGS - Steven J. Vipood, age 44, of away suddenly in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Hastings He was bom in Kalamazoo on July 9,1923 Beloved son of Janice (Mike) Johnson of 2004 at his home in Hastings. the son of Jules and Florence (Sergeant) Hastings and Michael (Donna) Rossi of Sault PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE Lang. He was reared in Kalamazoo and Gull Ste. Marie. Ont CHURCH Lake areas and graduated from Stale High Ralf was preceded in death by his grand­ 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 *269-671-4193. Pastor. School and earned undergraduate and gradu­ mother. Teresa and grandfather. Raffaele Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. * Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeMumer. Sunday School 9.15 am •Worship 10 am ST. CYRIL’S «CATHOUC CHURCH Hastings, died May 26. 2004. ate from degrees Michigan Western At Western he had a distinguished athletic Rossi; and great-grandmother, Jessie. Goulet away Monday. May 24, 2,1960. He was the son of Max and Virginia (Austin) Vipond. He was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended Lakewood High School, graduating He was the beloved grandson of Nancy University. passed Steve was born in Grand Rapids, on March in 1978. He continued his education through Brothers. his employer. Designed Underwriting, where Jason, Rick, Matthew and Jacob. Uncles, he received several certificates and honors in basketball. He was co-capta.n of the 1942-43 Patrick (Trish) and Robert Aunt Jill, Aurora specialized financial planning and invest­ basketball team which was ranked fourth in (Peter), Patricia and Kathy (Jim). Ralf was a graduate of Traverse City High ments. In 1979 he met his wife, Cindy (Ray) School, class of 1995, and was currently a Vipood; the couple was married on April 19, career, lettering in football and four times in the nation. In 1983 be was inducted into the WMU Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1983 lie was named the WMU Alumni Delbert and Andrews. nursing student at Northwestern Michigan I9B0 in Lake Odessa. Shortly after their mar­ College of Traverse Chy. riage the couple moved to the Hastings area Employed at Taco Bell, be had many W Club's Man-of-the-Year. Following graduation he played semi-pro where they raised their two children, Stephanie and Adam. friends who will miss him dearly. Ralf loved to read, study and took pride in For years Steve owned and operated the Nashville. Rev. Al RasselL Ptotoc A While at WMU he took time out to serve as his work. He was an especially compassion­ Standard Station in downtown Hastings. naiuioo of Sl Rose Catholic Church. an Ensign in the US Navy during World War ate person while working as a CNA and was Later II. He was a member of the Scouts and heading into geriatric medicine. Autoparts Store where he was always willing Hastings Mass Sunday at 9 30 im. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service 10:30 am-noon. basketball for Pastures of Grand Rapids. Raiders Unit, which was the forerunner of the Navy Seals 17. 1944 he married Suzanne On Nov. Barnes Battle of Creek the at Union 301 E. State Rd. (Ccracr of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available far all services. Worship Services 8J0 and 11.00 am Sunday School for all ages IOXX) am Aduh electives March thru May... The Uje You Live?. Duane Secord leading; Romans. The Dynamic Optimism of Grace. Jim Didunaon leading. Kid’s for Christ (3A4 yean) A (5 yean thru 5th grade) during the 11XX) Wonhip Service only. Quizzen 8:30 am and Sunday Evening Service 6XX) pm In 1947 he moved his young family io service will be held on managed the local Carquest to extend his automobile knowledge (and Saturday, June 5r 2004, at 11 a_m. at the sometimes a wrench) with a genuine brand of Thomapple Valley Church. Jay Taylor will charm that only Steve had. If there was someone in need Steve would officiate. Ralf Theological Seminary in New York City. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH A memorial be was in buried Holy Sepulchre be there. Throughout the years he served his communities by assisting the local law Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie. Ontario. Hastings and began working for the Hastings In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Area Schools as a math and science teacher, a to the Alpha Women's Center. 136 E State varsity basketball, varsity baseball coach and St. in Hastings. enforcement agencies, ambulance workers, and volunteering as a firefighter. One of Steve's true passions was acting. He an active member of the Thomapple Players Asaodation and tirely missed an superintendent, retiring in 1983. Ore of his opportunity to perform. He had just finished Laura E. Bond production for the play “I Owe It All To administrative responsibilities was develop­ ing and coordinating plans for the Hastings High School that opened in 1970. Mr. Lang also served the community in many capacities: Hastings City Council Third Ward Alderman, member Barry County Draft Board, board member Hastings Country Club, board member Hastings Youth Council. He. along with Harmon Wilcox, established LAKE ODESSA - Laura E Bond, age 88, You.” Steve a was member The of of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday after­ Thomapple Valley Church. His love of the­ noon, May 30,2004. atre often carried over into his church life as • Laura was bom in Lansing on OcL 3,1915 to Vernett and Persia (Barnes) Burgess. She is survived by her children, Raymond well, as he participated in various church drama events. Steve was also a member of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. (Helen) Bond, Phillip (Yvonne) Bond, and Steve is survived by his loving vrife, Frederic (Bonnie) Bond; seven grandchil­ Cindy; their children, Stephanie and Adam Vipond; his parents. Max and Virginia Wednesday Midweek: 9XX) am the Hastings Saxon Athletic Boosters in the dren; Scamps (Senior Citizens) Bible Study 6:30 pm Sing'a Share early 1950’s. great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Muri (Austin) Vipond; his brothers, Martin, Brace Bond; and many nieces, nephews and other and Fred Vipond; and several nieces and relatives. nephews. (Adults). Youth 6tb-12th grades, and CLC (Christian Life Chib) 3 yn. old thru 5th Grade Thursday. 9:30-11 am Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. GTACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Amon. Pastor. Friday. June 4 - IIXX) am. Hastings Womens Club. Saturday. June 5 - IOXX) am Catechism 6; 8 XX) pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. June 6 - 8XJ0 A IOXX) am Holy Communion. High School Graduation Reception Monday. June 7 - 7XX) p.m. Brothen of Grace. June 8 - 7XX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Jane 9 - 7XX) pm Wonhip; 7.XX) Tuesday. pm Stewardship Committee Mr. Lang coordinated the Annual Western Michigan University Golf Outing beginning Laura was preceded in death by her par­ in the early 1970’s. Mr. Lang was an avid supporter of the Saxons Hastings 19 great grandchildren; three great and Western Michigan Virginia brothers and sisters. Vipond. Laura's family is deeply grateful to her University Broncos. He loved all competitive sports, particular­ ly tennis, golf, and sailing. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI (269-945-9574) [umtfe voyager net Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin 49058. Riordan. Office Manager. Sunday. 8:15 am - Sunday School. 9:30 am • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday School. 10:30 am Refreshments; 11:00 am. Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is forages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7XX) pm Bell Choir rehearsal. 800 Chancel Choir reheanxl THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7XX) 231 S. Broadway. Hastmgs. Midi local businesses: 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Vipond and Alice Marie granddaughter, Denise Rea for caring for Home, Nashville on Saturday, May 29, with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Member of the WMU Alumni Club and the that she was able to remain in her own home. Memorial contributions can be made to W Club. Member of the Hastings Kiwanis A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. The Thomapple Players or Special Olympics. on Thursday. June 3, 2004 at the Soules Club. Mj. Lang is survived by his daughters. Katherine (Merle) Haines of The Villages. FL, Cynthia (David) Wilcox of Hastings and contributions may be made to the Lakewood Pamela (Ted) Barney of St. Charles. IL; Community Ambulance. grandchildren. Katherine (Christian) Gilchrist of Holt. John Wilcox of Missoula. MT. Arrangements were Adam made by Burr .R. Getman Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Burr R. Getman. age 86, of Hastings, Rutland Township, passed away, and Margaret Barney, both of St. Thursday, May 27,2004 at his home. Floyd J. Clark_________ | Charles. IL; great grandchildren. Jack and David “Max" Gilchrist of Holt; nephews. Bill Nichols of Niles and Tim Nichols of Glen Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Cemetery near Sl Johns. The family has suggested that memorial He is survived by two nephews, Joe Smith of Saranac and Paul Smith of Delton, and his SHELBYVILLE - Floyd J. Clark. best friend David M. Allen of Nashville. He Arbor. Preceded in death by parents, wife Suzanne Shelbyville, passed away. May 30, 2004. “Dodo” (Barnes) Lang on April 22,2004; sis­ the son of Floyd and Blanche (Freeman) Nelsena ter Mary Louise Lang. Clark. Champion Hill Cemetery, Honor, Mich. A memorial gathering will be held 1-4 p.m Saturday. June 5, 2004 at the Hastings Country Cub (1550 N. Broadway). No funer­ al home visitation. Floyd was born Sept. 28. 1925 in Charlotte, He was a veteran of WWI1 serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a self-employed logger for many Memorial contributions may be made to years. He loved to hunt. Fish, and mushroom, Enrichment especially with his wife Norma Jean (Bailey), Hastings Educational Foundation. Hastings Western Michigan Athletic University Boosters. Foundation who preceded him in death in 1985. As a walnut tree buyer Floyd was always looking for a good tree. (designated to the Mike Gary Fund). Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home He especially enjoyed and loved his family and grandchildren. of Hastings. He is survived by sons, Steven (Rebecca) pm. prayer meeting in the lounge This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these Lea Funeral service was at Daniels Funeral Grandma so lovingly the last five months so Andrew (Greer Putram) Haines of Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Steve was preceded in death by his sisters. ents; husband, Paul R. Bond; and eight older I Gladys I. (Remington) (Miller) RJchonbor. | NASHVILLE - Mrs. Gladys will be missed by all his friends and two sis­ ters. Ardith McFarland of Florida of Ohio. Interment will be and at He was preceded in death by his wife. Marquerite F. Getman and a brother, Gaylord Getman. According to his wishes, there will be no service or visitation. Interment will be at Champion Hill Cemetery, Honor, Mich. Burr R. Getman was bom May 2,1918 at Honor, Midi, the son of Burr Nelson and Alma A. (Randolf) Getman. He was a veteran of World War 11 and he served in the United States Army in the South Pacific. Clark of Delton, and Michael (Nadine) Clark He was a member of the Nashville V.F.W. of Hastings; stepchildren, Wayne (Deana) Post 8260 and Hickory Comers American Patterson of Galesburg and Deborah Goderrr Legion Post I. of Allegan; brother. Henry (Laura May) He was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services - (Remington) (Miller) Richardson, age 97. of Clark of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; three hunting mushrooms in the spring of the year, WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 9XX) am Traditional Worship; IOXX) Nashville, died Tuesday. June 1. 2004 at St. great grandchildren and several nieces and fishing and enjoyed playing cards. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings a.m Coffee Hour in the Lounge. 10:45 am Contemporary Worship Joseph The 9XX) Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is president and a longtime news reporter and SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY’ • “Prescriptions" II8S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan H ASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan provided for both services. June 8 Presbytery meeting in Rockford/ North Kent; 6:30 pm - Noah's Ark Preschool Committee meeting; 7XK) pm - Deacons meet tn During Room June 9 - 9XX) am Women's Bible Study in Dining Room; 74:30 pm Women's Event m Aduh Classroom; 7XX) p.m. Personnel Committee Hospital in Tawas City. Mrs. Richardson was a former Nashville village nephews. Floyd was also preceded in death by his parents and a step son Duane Patterson. Funeral services were held Wednesday. photographer. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. June 2. 2004 at Pentecostal Church of Christ. Thursday. June 3. 2004 at the Lakeview Orangeville. Pastors Mike Risner and Rich Pastor Emeritus Sheldon officiating. Interment took place at Cemetery in Nashville. James L. Hynes will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Hill Cemetery. Orangeville. Nashville's Putnam Library. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home be appreciated. of Hastings. Home. Delton. Memorial contributions to the family will Arrangements by Williams-Gores funeral He was employed by United Wire and Steel in Battle Creek, for 31 years as a Press Operator. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Area Obituaries continued on page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Jm 3. 2004 - Pays 7 Morris-Weers Wayne and Carol Morris of Bellevue would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Morris to Larry Weers, the son of larry and Karen Weers of Homer. Jennifer and Larry will be married on June 12, 2004 at the Marshall United Methodist Church. The Hidden, Margaret and William Jr. (Bill) are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary The sons of Bill and Matye Kidder of Lepards to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Marriage ^licenses In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, the children of Hillis and Nancy Lepard are hosting an open house on Sunday. June 13, 2004. from 2 to 5 p.m. at 1811 E. Mill Street. " Hastings. '»W- Paisley. Florida are requesting family and friends io join us in celebration of the cou­ ple's golden anniversary. A card and money tree party will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) in Woodland. Mich, oo Saturday. June 5. 2004. frot.’ 2 to 5 p.m. Please send your RSVP to Gregory Kidder at " (269) 945-0021 or al gpkidder®carthlink.nct. Hillis took Nancy Fisk as his bride on Sons of the couple are Steve Kidder of St. William H. Dearinger, Arlington Hts , DI. Sunday. June 13, 1954 at Hastings Assembly and Carol Ann Rempe, Wayland. of God. Rev. Richard McGee performed the Kerr-O’Dell Sandra Ken and Jason O’Dell, of Delton Happy 50th Earl and Betty Please join us in celebrating the 50th wed­ ding anniversary on June 6,2004 for Earl and Elizabeth Furlong. In lieu of a party, please would like to announce their engagement Sandra is the daughter of James and Barbra Kerr of Battle Creek and Rex and Sally Bryan of Dowling. Jason is the son of Larry and Janice Marshall of Delton and Kevin O’Dell of California. An August 21, 2004 wedding is being planned. help us celebrate by sending them a card al The couples two daughters, Chelsea and 9975 Thornapple Lake Road. Nashville, Morgan, will be the flower girls and their son, Mich. 49073. Gavin, the ring bearer. Cloud. Fla.. Gregory and Carl Kidder of Hastings. Dennis Edward Manning, Bellevue and ceremony after the morning worship service. Amy Lynn Kremheller, Bellevue. They have three children: their oldest son jfewbom babies Brook Paco Craft. Plainwell and Mechelle Ronald and his wife Sue Lepard of Hastings, Dawn Grinwis, Cedar Springs. daughter Deneen and her husband Greg Coats of Lake City, Minn., and their youngest Darrin A. Sager. Middleville and Sara son. Duane, who looks down from heaven. Patrice Gentry, Middleville. Terry Lee Bowerman, Nashville and Tina They are blessed with six grandchildren. Marie Moccardine, Nashville. Amanda. Amber. Brittany. Josh, Isaac and Bufford William Coe, Vicksburg and Lisa Aaron. Carol Stevens, Hastings. Family, friends and neighbors are cordially Wade invited to attend the celebration. Cards are Robert Endsley, Hastings and Michelle Ray Cobb, Hastings. welcome but no gifts, please. Your gift to James Jacob VanDyke, Shelbyville and them will be the honor of your presence to Ellen Anna Davis. Shelbyville. help them celebrate this momentous occa­ Louis Carl Peasley, Vienna, VA and Julie sion. GIRL, Autumn Grace, born at Spectrum GIRL, Megan Aiea bom May 18, to Travis Health Butterworth Campus on April 8,2004 and at 8:04 a.m. to Jeremy and Cynthia Anderson Grandparents are David and Mary Williams of Caledonia. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 of Hastings and Royden and Valerie Jones of inclies long. Welcomed home by her big sis­ Rochester Hills. Megan was welcomed home ter and brother. by big brother, Joshua. Stephanie Williams of Holland. Elizabeth Silverman, Vienna, VA. Patrick Michael Wallenburg. Delton and Crystal Avon Stine, Delton. Jm M. Ketierman. PtainweM acd rfelrra Fish. Plainwell. Brian Joseph Dennis, Hastings and Lila Meek-Billings fleet Mr. and Mrs. Billings of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Morgan and Jerome Meek of Napier, Hastings. Max Otto Morgan, Hastings and Linda Detroit are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children. Jennifer Meek and Highsmith, Hastings. Sean Michael Sallis, Chattanooga, TN and Scott Billings. A June Sth wedding is planned. Cassandra Renee Richards. Lake Odessa. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Bring your special event photos to us for quality, Harvath to celebrate 80th birthday CITY OF HASTINGS professional Betty Harvath will celebrate her 80th bir NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING processing. day June 5. 2004 from 2 p.m. on. There will be a pig roast and plenty of fun, with a band at 4 p.m. The party will be at 6102 Gurd Road. Hastings. Please come and wish her a happy birthday and have some fun! J-Ad Graphic* PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Nonce is hereby given Vial th, Hastings Zoning Board ol Appeals wa hold a Put* I tearing on Tuesday. June 15. 2004. al 700 pm. In the Hastings City Hal Council Chanters. 201 East Stale Street. Haetinge. Michigan. The purpose ol the Put* Hearing la lor the Zoning Board ol Appeals Io hear comments and ■■ make a determinalion on a variance request by Heatings City Bank. 150 West Court Street, ■MM nasungs, Mcngan. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90459(aX1) o< the City o< Heatings Coda Thomapple Valley Church and its Bridge Builders Ministry want to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous support of the recent TVC Community Blitz: of Otdkwtee. that if granted, will enow the construction of a fence to be located in Vie required Iront yard and exceed a height of three tael legal Description Lots 584, 585. 506. 507. Ste. 645. 646. 647. 648 and 649 ot the original Plat Ol the Wage (Now City) ol Hastings. BRIDGE Bull.OCRS W. STATE ____ as____ Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast Barry County Lumber Nothin' But Truck Oid Tyme Bakery Chuck-h Otto's Turkey Fann COURT HOUSE SQUARE in oo Creekride Growtr* & Floral Center Jerry Croas and family W. COURT Pfumb'a Vato-RMt Fooda Feipausch Food Centers Stacey G. Garrison, DD.S. uoraon rooa service* Hastings Proas, inc. TomaMakat W. CENTER Integrity, LLC. Edward Jones (Mark D. Christensen) Keizer Electric, LLC. Wal-Mart Written commenta wO be received on the above request st Hastings City Ha*. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056. Request lor information and/or minutes at said hearing should bo directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as staled above. The City win provide necessary reasonable aide and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TOO can relay senrices 1-600^49-3777 K. Joseph Young City Clark Tluuck you tMl 08632003 �Page 8 - Thursday. June 3. 2004 - The Hastings Banner physician's assistant. in the practice of Dr. Lee .Lake OdeMa Stuart and Brian Swanton at Lakewood Family ,/lnnies Health Care on Laurel Drive. Downtown Ionia had an unusual look last week. On the block just east of M-66 there was a carnival set up right in the main street. Why? Later, we learned, it was because the Mardi Gras festival slated for the fairgrounds could hardly set up with the grounds under water from the MAILBOX swollen river, so uptown was the next best spot. by Kathy MitchelU and Marcy Sugar The Ionia Historical Society will meet in the Blanchard House during the summer months an Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Antique quilts will be Lakewood Christian School is having anoth­ which included surgery . Dolores stayed over the er paper drive. The next one will be in the yard holiday weekend, as did Torn and Marian of the school on Velte Road until June 7. Papers Weinberg at their mothers' home on Maple should be in paper bags. There will be a jazz band concert from Street. Rev. Dr. Don Ferris continues to recover al Lakewood High School on the south lawn of home from his recent surgery. On Sunday. Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Vanessa Todd brought the message and Bill Avenue at 7 p.m. Friday. June 4. Bring your own Walker was liturgist. On the previous Sunday. lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. Rob Kruisenga brought the message and Kayla Central UMC will be holding vacation Bible school classes on the evenings of Monday Landon was liturgist. On June 6. the Rev. Summer hours went into effect May 30. with p.m. and running until 8:30. There also will be services starting at 9 a.m. For the summer, an game time outside and snacks. adult class taught by Robert Kruisenga will meet at 8:15. meet al I p.m. next Saturday. June 12. at Lake The church league, which has softball games Manor. This time the popular feature of Show each summer, has begun its 2004 sseason with and Tell returns. Members and guests are invit­ two evenings already bolding games on Tuesday ed to bring whichever project is now in the evenings. The Freeport community park has fine works. Perhaps others present can lend a hand facilities for the games, with two lighted fields. on how to solve that one mystery. Refreshments The churches cover a wide geographic range will be served. The library at the depot will be from Sunfield on the cast to Clarksville on the open until 5 p.m. A librarian will be present to northwest. give assistance. The 18th Log Cabin Day is to be held on June 27 this year. This is free al most places, but for a printed brochure showing the location of the Size matters cabin, one is asked to send $1 and a 37-cent stamp to the Log Cabin Society at 3503 Rock Edwards Drive at Sodus Ml 49126. In the early Dear Annie: As a youngster, I went through puberty much later than other boys years of this society. Bill and Terry Slade were in my class. To make matters worse, let's members and had their cabin in Barry County just say I was not very well endowed and on the list. George Speas will give the sermon. through Thursday. June 7 to 10. starting at 6:15 The Ionia County Genealogical Society will on display in June. was teased relentlessly in the locker room. In a .event press release. Central Michigan It destroyed my self-esteem. 1 quit playing University announced the graduation of Taylora all sports and withdrew socially, becoming Peters of Lake Odessa. quite overweight in the process. Private driver’s education home business approved my best to put this dreadful time behind I have since gone to counseling and done This in the time for beauty bushes to be at me. Now. however, my 11-year-old son is approaching difficult those years. Unfortunately, be has inherited my small penis size. I pray that he can pass through the years without incident, but 1 doubt it. How can I make him understand that there is nothing wrong with him? If he does by Ruth Zachary endure the same horrific treatment, what Staff Writer can I do to help? Finally, please tell the par­ Woodland Road at Brown has five such bushes. James and Cynthia Schwartz have earned Barry ents in your reading audience to instruct lavender and white wildflowers in blossom. A bit south, Jeff Engle has a prises specimen County Planning Commission approval to estab­ their children to never, ever tease or gang their best. The Thomas Allen home on Apparently, they arc on the same time schedule near business in Woodland up on someone who is different A parent's as lilacs. Ditch banks open areas in wood lots Kimmel's beauty shop next to Union Bank's Township to teach driver’s education to area stu­ attitude can help. Once when a boy was parking lot. dents. teasing me. his dad overheard and serious­ are especially showy. the road. Another to behind Linda Dolores McMillen of San Di?go. Mrs. Tom Christina Barcroft arrived safely at Detroit Weinberg of Buchanan. Bryon and Mary Lynn Metro Airport Monday night after being In Italy Zelmar of Niles and Betty McMillen came from for second semester at John Cabot University. Spring Arbor to be with Lorraine McMillen dur­ Advertising in the Weekender and Lakewood ing her short hospital stay in Grand Rapids. News anhounces the arrival of Erica Scofield. lish a home occupation The Schwartz home is located on Saddlebag Lake Road in the RL-1 zoning district. Planning Administrator Jim McManus told the ly scolded him. He never did it again and remains my only frierxj from adolescence. - Small Issue. Big Problem commission at its May 24 meeting that this was a resent him so badly I can't stand the thought of him touching me. I feel I have given so much all day that I just can't give any more. I someone to take care of me. If Larry doesn't get the picture soon, I may a certificate to teach driver's education. She is a Adolescents are often cruel, but he can certified teacher, with a bachelor's degree in psy­ deflect some of that with humor and a non­ verbally abusive about my "attitude," and I'm chology. She has taught driver’s ed for more than chalant attitude. Bolster his ego. Dad, and not sure how much longer J can stay in this three years. Her daughter is also qualified to teach help him be a confident young man. As marriage. I can support myself financially, have a nervous breakdown. He's becoming the class, and could step in when Schwartz has an they say. size doesn't matter. The most but I truly love my husband. How can 1 make emergency, but usually only she will be teaching important sexual organ is the brain. The Lany realize he is Ibsing me? - Hurting in the classes. majority of women would rather have a car­ North Carolina ing and attentive man of modest propor­ ver's range there, she said. No one from the public offered comment. Planning Commissioner Chuck Nieves made a site visit and said the Schwartz home was a beau­ tiful place and the kids should be happy to attend takeout once or twice a week? Since you both work outside the home, the entire burden of 'Slow'suggestions running the house should not fall on your shoulders. If Lany is unwilling to do his Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Tom share, you ought to look for outside assis­ Mother in Selma, Ala.," whose daughter. tance. Also, your son is old enough to help "Kira," was a slow learner. You gave some good suggestions, and I’d like to add one, In the mid-1950s, I was a Marine instruc­ tor. One of the things I encouraged students to do was outline (double space) the night­ ly reading assignment and write down questions to clarify areas they did not understand. The outline served as a basic Other commissioners also made site visits. Commissioner Jan McKeough said the class size and teaching ramifications would affect the of notes, allowed them and the to insert additional com­ ments. The pre-written questions helped This method helped one student in par­ ticular. He tried hard, but I was concerned request by someone else, for a different kind of about him flunking out. Several weeks class or classes could have different impacts. The later, he came to my office and showed me activity was not a consistent use for the character his diploma. He said it was my outlining of the area, she said. method that was the biggest help to him. — cerned about this applicant, but suggested a differ­ ent applicant could change things. He asked if this use was similar to a day care gestion. Here are two more: Dear Annie: We are a three-generation family of slow processors. "Kira" may have an above-average IQ, but she has difficulty learning the material in the classroom set­ Commissioner Jim Alden asked if this could not ting that’s available. If Kira is eligible for the same help as kids with learning disabil­ shal's rules for schools and safety. ities. she mhy be entitled to use books on McManus answered this would be a specific type of home occupation for a specific class and would not have to meet a school code for the facil­ tape and be given additional time for tests. Dear Annie: My code would apply. also known as Scotopic Sensitivity Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan Syndrome (SSS). Now that she has the expressed concern over this being the first request glasses with her prescribed filters, the dif­ of this type, and its possible repercussions. ference in her schoolwork is like night and Stough moved to approve the home occupation day. with stipulations that driver's education would Until recently, 1 had not heard of this include only automobiles. Truck driving would be condition. Please do the world a tremen­ excluded, students would not drive on site, and a dous favor and put this information in your maximum of eight students per class would be column. The web site is www.irlen.com. - allowed. Forever 3. The proposed amendment of Subsection *C* of existing Section 29.0 of the Hope Township The eventual vote was 5-2 in favor, with go back to counseling. Casino crashing Dear Annie: I have become addicted to casino gambling, and have accumulated $15,000 in credit-card debt I have tried my best to stay away from the casinos, and have gone as long as three weeks, but then I get desperate to return. After my last big loss. I I think it would help if I had someone to talk to when I get the urge. If you know of any help in my area, please let me know. - Salina. Kan. Dear Salina: Look in your phone book for Gamblers Anonymous, or contact their main office at Gamblers Anonymous, P.O. Box 17173. Los Angeles. CA 90017 (gambler- sanonymous.org). When we checked, the Web site said there is a meeting in Salina on Thursday. Please go. granddaughter was recently diagnosed with "Irlen Syndrome," Article XX X allowing private roads as a special exception use in all zoning districts except the him do the cooking and cleaning, or agree to — Parent in the Midwest ity. or a commercial code. He said the residential renumbering the sections therein accordingly. with, and let the rest go. If the house is a mess, too bad. If dinner consists of scrambled eggs, tough luck. If Lany doesn't like it, let thought about suicide. R.F.S., Master Sgt., USMC Retired Dear R.F.S.: Thank you for the great sug­ Commissioner Bill Stough said he was not con­ cleaners. Do as much as you are comfortable make sure they didn't forget to ask them. said if the Schwartzes left the location, a similar be approved. Meanwhile, stop catering to Larry. Let him double-spacing transferable aspect of the home occupation. She McManus said only driver's ed classes would with the cleaning and laundry, so insist on it. buy his own clothes and get them to the plus some encouragement set classes there. Dear N.C.: Can you afford to hire some extra housecleaning help? What about eating tions than the reverse. be called a school, falling under state fire mar­ followed by the Hope Township Zoning Enforcement Officer in enforcing the Hope Township stress. Our sex life is nonexistent, because I alone. surance that he is normal. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public Zoning Ordinance (proposed to be redesignated as Section 30.0) pertaining to procedures to be ends. I am exhausted and falling apart from crept back in no time. I am now in counseling hearing upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on or an extension thereon. I make more money than Larry and often work more hours, including nights and week­ helped for about a month, the same old Larry situation. governing the design and construction of private roads, maintenance and access agreements for private roads and the procedure for applying for special exception use approval tor a private road he won't. can have him speak to his doctor for reas­ and not on her property. There would be no dri­ sets forth extensive provisions concerning private roads, including, but not limited to, regulations undergarments, and take care of everything him. If your son becomes concerned, you access Students must do six hour drives out in the area, "CL", *C-T. *C-2*. *C-3* and T zoning districts, where they shal be prohibited. This Article also trash. schools no longer offer them, as a part of funding plans to gravel an area for a circular drive for easy 2. The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the adoption of a new the cutbacks. and drive them to her home for the classes. She and -VALIDITY. AMENDMENTS. EFFECTIVE DATE* to. respectively. Article XXX and XXXI and out I tried marriage counseling and had to drag students from Maple Valley schools or Charlotte 1. The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the redesignation of take and Lany kicking and screaming. Although it home by parents, or in some cases she will pick up exiting Articles XXIX and XXX entmed. respectively. ‘ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT week Please don't transmit your insecurities to Lake Odessa. They will be dropped off at her The item(s) to be considered at the public nearing consist ol the following: a Meanwhile, I buy all his clothes, shoes and such classes has been created because public Some students will come from Woodland and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township. once development will be the same as yours. the number of students for any given period. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at 7:00 p m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and even take in the dry cleaning. He will vacuum young, and it's too soon to know if his period. Schwartz said she has no plans to increase NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Larry does no cleaning, cooking, laundry or homework, doesn't take care of the bills, do new type of request, which fit as a home occupa­ home for up to two hours per day for a three-week HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION with homework. tion business offering a personal service. Need for Six to eight students at a time will come to her Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes reads to students to celebrate Michigan Week at Delton Kellogg Elementary. Principal Brenda Pickett presented Fekkes with a Delton Panthers sweatshirt specially made with a book patch on the sleeve as a thank you. She read several books to the students, including -The Michigan Counting Book " After Fekkes explained her job and responsibilities, she took some questions. One of the third-graders asked her if she was on TV, to which Fekkes replied "No. they have not made the Judge Stephanie Show yet." who requires a lot of patience and extra help am burned out. I want off the pedestal. I want Dear Big Problem: Your son is still quite Cynthia Schwartz will teach the classes and has Third-graders visit with probate judge Dear Annie: I have been married to "Lany" for 14 years, and we have an 11 -year-old son our taxes, repair anything around the house or lands have been a beautiful sight with waves of In the past two weeks the road sides and wet­ Lazy loss of love Grateful Grandmother in California. Mute marketers Dear Annie: I grew up with the under­ standing that it is illegal for commercials to be broadcast any louder than regular pro­ gramming. Have I been wrongly informed all these years? It seems to me that the commer­ cials are blasting my ears off. I would be interested in learning the truth. - Tired of Muting in South Dakota Dear S.D.: The FCC does not regulate the volume for TV shows or commercials. Most McKeough and Morgan opposed. programs use a range of sound, meaning Zoning Ordinance. romantic dialogue is soft and explosion*: are loud. Commercials often are broadcast at the Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the louder end of that spectrum, in the hope that Hope Township Cleric at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and/or the exist­ ing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hail dunng regular business hours of regular business days hereafter umil the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing. Hope Township wiH provide necessary reasonable auxiliary axis and services, such as signers I Best Valin fo77iskeb,«se"F«<SALE by mer.| the viewer will wake up and pay attention. So. yes, they tend to seem more deafening than the programs. If you feel that specific commercials are overly loud, complain to your local station. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to your individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Cleric at the address or telephone number listed below Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Immediate possession, valued at $129,000 two years ago without pole bam. 50 ft. frontage on Little Pine Lake. 62 acre lake. HOPE TOWNSHIP House, large pole bam, bunk house, all for Priced to sell fast. 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 09532605 02SMM 119,900. Call to see at 623-6194 Ask for Dewey. questions to Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at H*M*Hxre- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 2004 -- Page 9 G. Niethamer. Army; Gay Norton. Marines; Percy Nunemaker, Army; Clarence Olmstead. Army; Andrew Oms; Philo J. Otis. From TIME to TIME Army; Philip Paimatier, Army; Felix H. Pederson. Army; Hany B. Pierce. Army; Marshall Pierce. Army; Marshall F. Pierce, Army; A look down memory lane... S. Power. Harold Army; George Powers. ARmy; Charles .Raymond. Army; Hugh Reynolds, Army; John W. Reynolds. Army; Keith Reynolds. Malcom Army; Robinson. Army; Eber A. Rodeman. Army; Ferris Rose, Marines; George J. Rose, Army; Veterans List World War I Glenn Cadwallader, Army; Floyd By Joyce Weinbrecht Cadwallader. Army; George Clarence Card: Joseph O. Bach; Benjamin O. Bagley; Cloyd Frank R. Carpenter. Army; Wm. D. Cassidy. Barcroft. Army; G.M. Barnes; E. Howard S. Army; Bert S. Ccntilli. Army; Clarence A. R. Bedford; Cheney. B.H. Christie. Benavay; Oscar Blost; Paul Bogart. Army; Christie; Carl Christie. Army; Rodger Robt-rt L. Bom. Army; Carl Boyes; Clifford Clark; Brooks. Army; Howard Brooks. Army; Lester William D; William Cobum. Army; Ernest L. H. Brumm. Army; John H. Budd; Andrew Collins. Army; Elmer F. Colvin; Raymond C. Burchette; Lee F. Burdick; John T. Bush; Asa Conaway; Orie B. Crandall Leo M. Crane; Dr. Bates; Charles Charles D. Floyd A. Army; Clum. Army; Army; Carl Army; Army; Vem L. Sinclair. Army; Paul Smith. Army; Sprague. Army; John A. Howard Stanley, Army; Warren D. Stanton. Army; William Ston. Army; Lavera H. Sutton. Army; Ernest Swan. Army; Herrick Swarts. S. Elenor Haven wins Book of Golden Deeds award S. Saunders. Schweder. Army; Philip D. Scott. Marines; Burdette Cobum, D. Schnurr, Claud Guy Settles. Army; Charles W. Sherwood. A. Charles Allen. Army; Jay Anders. Army; Roush. Army; Gail Maurice Rear, L-R: Andrew Brandt, Glenn Yarger, Oscar Kuempel; Front. L-R, Vem Yarger, Morris Eckert. Floyd Miller. Cart Ricket. Army; Otto Teitz. Army; William Teske. Army; Hobart Thomas. Army; Joe Thompson. Army; John Tinker. Army; Leo M.J. Cross; Isaac DcKilder; Isaac Dekilder. Hicks. Army; Frederick HiUis, Army; Ernest Tinker. Army; Army; Paul S. Deller. Mairow Earl Demary; W. Hitt, Army; Hany Holcomb. Army; Don Tinkler. Army; Charles Townsend. Army; Arthur C. Dickerson; Rex B. Downing; Elzie M. Hosmer. Army; Frank Lee Hughs, Army; Ezra Townsend, Army; Elias Trick; Emil Edmons; Stephen W. Endres; William Engles, Otho K. Hull, Army; Richard J. Dowding; E. lyden. Army; Ben lyier. Robert Underwood. Army; Clarence A. 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Army; Smith McKinley Main, Army; Stanley Malcom; Lee Willison. Army; Harry Wood. Army; Elza Elenor Haven received Book of Golden an opportunity for all local service clubs to Harrison, Army; Clare D. Harvey. Army; W. Woodmansee. Deeds awarde during the annual Mayor welcome dignitaries from the visiting, in this Isaac Hause, Army; Hugh D. Hecker. Army; Malcom A. McIvers, Army; Fred D. Miller. Army; Frank C. Woolston. Army; Alton Exchange Luncheon Wednesday. May 26. year’s case. Zeeland. Orville Henney, Army; Orville G. Henry, Army; Howard J. Moulton. Army; Harold Woolworth. Army. Army; Fem N. Herrington, Army; Rolla L. Nagler. Army; Walter L. Newton. Army; Carl by Patricia Johns special occasions. Staff Writer The award, selected each year by the Dr. Tom Hoffman made all the representa­ Exchange Club of Hastings, was presented to tives from area service organizations and vis­ Haven by Barbara Schondelmayer. director of rthe Hastings Public Library and a former Exchange Club president. Haven received the Book of Golden Deeds Lewis, Mapes, Army; John Mate Jr.. Army; Marines; Alton Following the award presentation. Jack For Sale for their company, Wizwheelz. A small manufacturer with just four the public library, with the Order of the employees they are now, ready to try a new' Eastern Star and the Hastings Women's Club. design and have plans to reproduce their sig­ Haven has been volunteering for the library nature model at a much more affordable for 19 years. In addition to her regular volun­ R. itors from Zeeland feel right at home. Wiswell and Wayne Oom discussed the plans award for her exemplary volunteer service to Army; Merritt price. teer duties she sliares her "birthday hat" on Dalton Kellogg Building Trad«s House Dalton Kellogg School Board announces that the high school 2003-04 building trade's house at 10683 Stoney Point Road. Crooked Lake. Delton, Michigan, is lor sale. Thia home has a beautiful view ol Crooked Lake on a 1 1/2-acre lot. It contains 3,136 finished square feet of living space. 6 bedrooms. 3 full baths, whirpool tub in master bath, large walk-in closet, large family room, main floor laundry, 1,500 square feet of oak hardwood floors, main floor cathedral ceilings. 9' ceilings in lower level, large two-car garage, covered front porch, concrete driveway, 12x48 deck. 12x30 concrete patio. Andersen windows and natural gas fireplace. Selling price is $200,000. Superintendent's Office 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan Contact (269) 623-9246 lor information or showing appointment. Barbara Schondelmayer had only good things to say about Elenor Haven as she presented the Golden Deeds award. Haven is now planning the wave she win use as the grand marshal of the Summerfest parade in August. cezzsoi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Berry County Planning Elenor Haven relaxes at Camp Algonquin before the Mayor Exchange luncheon. Comrrvssion wB conduct a puMc hearing on June 2ft 2004, al 700 pan. in the Community Room ol the Courts A Law Building located at 206 West Court St. in Hastings. Michigan. Ths subject of the public hearing wib be the consideration of the fobowing amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as Dog 52 East. paraM wfth eaid East and West IM me 419.30 ft: m Norm 00 Deg 05*30* East along the East bne of ths Wset 1/2 of the East 112 of me NE 1M of said Section. A distance of 310 ft: m Soum 69 Deg 52 West 354 ft th Soum 85 ft; m SWty to mo piece of beginning. Also Excepting the SW 300 ft etong M-37 Hwy that Is already zoned C-3. Al of me above mentioned property le Io ran it In Barry County. amended i Michigan Home Finance sl,:.-H.mtinqs Michigan Interested persona desiring to praaant msk views on ms pro­ MAP CHANGE A 1-2004 Request Io rezone property In Section 20 of Hastings Township (see below). The South 22 112 acres of the North 32 112 scree of the West 1.2 ol ths East 112 ol ths NE 1/4 of Sec. 29. T3N. EXCEPT that pwt lying South 4 West of angling Hwy. M-37. ALSO EXCEPT a parcel of tend in ths NE IM of Sec. 29. T3N. ROW, described as beginning al a point which bos duo East 1322.50 IL: th South 01 Deg Of West 7956. th South 00 Deg 15'West 580.19 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! ft from the North 1/4 poet oi Sec. 29. th South 69 deg 45* East 381 It. th South 00 Deg 15' West 35321 It. th North 89 Deg 45' West 20130 ft th North 17 Deg 14*30* West 50 ft th South 72 Deg <5*30* West 155 fl to the East 50 toot right of way of M-37 Hwy, th NWty along a curve to the left of 8644.42 toot radtoe tor 3532 ft. the chord of which bears North 26 Deg 56 West tor 3530 ft. th North 00 Deg 15' East 321.42 ft to the point of beg. ALSO EXCEPT commencing al the totoreeclion of me E/W1M med Sec. 29. T3N. RAW. with the oenterbne of M-37 Hwy: th North 28 Deg 36* West along said centertne 553.70 ft: th North 89 Dog 52* East. 56 It to YES! Commercial Properties YES! Land Contract Refinance PAYOFF THOSI^^ RATE CREDIT 3 YES! Cash-Out = HIGH INTEREST CARDS! YES! Debt Consolidation YES! Lower Your Interest Rate YES! Manufactured Homes ( land) YES! 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park IS OOPS! the East right of way of said M-37 Hwy: th North 26 Dog 38* West, posset amendment, either verbaby or In writing, wbl bo given the opportunity to be heard at me above mentonad Ums and piece. Any written response may bo moled to me edits to bated below or taxed to (269) 948-4620. The proposed amendment to the Planning Office located at 220 W. Stela St In Hssangs. Michigan, between the hours of 8 im to 5 p.m (ctoaed bsees an 12-1 pm.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (260) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Berry w» provide necessary auxilary aide and services, such as signers for me hearing bnpafrod and audkXapes ol printed materials being considered at mo meeting. to InMdueto with dtoabMee at me meotingfoearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Barry Individuals with disabuses requiring audiary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wrtttog nr cal the toilowing: Michael Brown. County ActmSwtrator. 220 W. State St.. Hastngs Ml 49058 (269| 945-1284 along said right of way line 163 ft to the troe piece of beginning; th Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clark South 26 Dog 38* East. etong sold right of way 163 ft; th North 89 (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Call today) 269-945-6280 tan MO. rm. m. o* im. nm m= mbh am* mwh w wmmm LacUhtwwediidowratnd. _________ Barry County Zoning Ordinance le available tor puUc Inepectton ■ mo Barry County _____ I Woolston. �Page 10 - Thursday. June 3. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Delton beat the team that beat the team to beat by Brett Bremer fifth in the state in Division 3. and will be John Noto was hit by a pitch with the bases Sports Editor Delton’s opponent Saturday in a district semi­ loaded sending Derek Caldwell home from Teams, especially ones that have struggled final game at Gull Lake which starts at noon. third, then Farrell came home on a wild pitch. at times, often try to find small positives to The Panthers had plenty to be happy about hang their hat on as tournament time rolls Thursday. Delton led 2-1. The Blue Devils came right back in the top Senior Cory Bourdo earned his first win of of the third and tied the game, but Culbert The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball practi­ the season. Gull Lake didn’t advance a runner prevented any further damage by throwing cally made itself a hat rack by knocking off past second base, after scoring its second run of the game in the top of the third inning. out a Blue Devil base stealer at third. around. Gull Lake 5-2 last Thursday in one of the final non-league games of the season. “The kids don’t realize what a big win that The Panthers remained patient, and T\ler The Blue Devils scored one run in the top Harris. Corrie Latta, and Culbert walked to of the first. tl»en after each team went down 1­ open the bottom of the third inning. Bourdo is. because Gull Lake just got done spanking 2-3 Delton used a new strategy to get back in helped his own cause by blasting a two-run Comstock.” said Delton coach Tim Latta. the ball game. The Panthers were patient at double. Farrell drove in Bourdo two batters “They took two from them the other night.” the plate. later with a fielder’s choice. Last Wednesday. Gull Lake look both “That’s something we’ve been working on, DK had just three hits in the game. games of a doubleheader from then top­ and talked about a lot this year,” said Latta, Bourdo’s double, a double by Mike Insalata. ranked Comstock. The Colts are now ranked “and something we haven't done much of this and a single by Caldwell. year.” . Bourdo retired nine of the next ten Blue Zac Culbert opened the second inning with Devil barters. a walk. He was eventually forced out at the “He needed that.” said Lana referring to plale. but it set the tone for the game. With Bourdo’s first victory this season. “That’s a one out. Bourdo knocked a single then good win. for the seniors especially.” Nathan Farrell reached on a walk. That win was good. One more on Saturday The first run for DK came across when would be great Delton Kellogg's Mike Insalata looks up for help in the decision of whether to stop at third or head for home in the bottom of the fourth inning Thursday. He was held at third. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton’s John Nolo heads to first base after driving in a run by being hit with a pitch Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton senior Cory Bourdo fires towards the plate in the third inning Thursday, as a Gull Lake base runner breaks for second. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • I • . ■_ J • / ■ 7 '■■■ ' ' TK scores second mercy of the season by Brett Brener ing their bats as well as they did against Sports Editor Godwin. The Division 2 Predistrict baseball contest between Thomapple Kellogg and Godwin Heights had a little bit of everything Tuesday This may be the NBA’s last best shot to hook me used to really enjoy it. I can’t decide if I’ve been fighting liking it with all the other sporting events on my plate, or if I truly don’t. So. that’s my mission over the next however many weeks it takes to get through the Finals, to really take in the NBA. I didn’t expect the day to come so soon, when Pistons fans would be everywhere. They’re at the grocery store, they’re at work, they fill the bars every game night with their jersey’s, and their hats, and their Ben Wallace wigs. They chant along with the fans in the stands. “We want Darko!” clap. dap. clap dap clap. “Our biggest weakness has been we just Schumaker opened the fourth with back-to- didn't string together a lot of hits as a team,” back-to-back singles. The final TK tun of the said Enslen. fourth inning came when, with one out. Curt afternoon, solid defense, solid pitching, home The first eight Trojan batters reached base runs, an incident at home plate which brought safely in the bottom of the fourth inning, and second. As the Wolverines chased Batdorf up both benches to their feet, and even a beach all eight came around to touch home plate as and down the baseline. Josh Eldridge raced ball rolling out into right field. TK built an 8-0 lead. The rally was capped home from third base. Thomapple Kellogg coach Tom Enslen was excited to see his team finally have a big inning, as the Trojans topped the Wolverines 11-1 in six innings at Wayland. The Trojans will now face South Christian at 10 a.m. Saturday in Wayland for the district From time to time. I’ve been tough on the National Basketball Association. I swear. I The Trojan offense wasn’t all long balls. Reed Ebmeyer, Chris Humphrey, and Jon when senior Justin Ogden drove a grand slam home run over the left center field fence. Enslen said be feels that the batter is the Batdorf started a run-down between first and The game ended an inning early, when the Trojans pushed across two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Ian Karcher drove in Kyle one in command in a situation like that He Bradley from third with an RBI single, then told Ogden before the at bat, “You get to go with the bases loaded a fielder’s choice by up there and swing from the heels " Humphrey drove home Scott VanderWood. The eight run lead was more than enough The Wolverines’ lone run came in the top “We’re looking for some good things to for TK junior pitcher Jamie Sanford. He of the fifth inning. Senior Andy Brown happen here.” said TK coach Tom Enslen. allowed just three hits, whjle striking out six opened the inning with a walk then stole sec­ “We face South Saturday. We played them and walking two in six innings of work. ond base. The Trojans tried to get him at third semifinal. twice this year and lost, but they were two close ball games.” “There’s no question we’ll be the under­ dog.” . Wayland, which defeated Caledonia 8-2 in “He’s one of my most emotional kids,” and at home on fielder’s choice ground balls Enslen said of Sanford. “He wants to win to the right side of the infield. With one-out more than, or as much as, 90-percent of the Ogden fired home from third base to catch kids out there, and Justin Ogden too. It’s good Brown at the plate, but the ball got away from to see him get that big hit” TK catcher Matt Palmer. Brown and Palmer the other predistrict game Tuesday will face Sanford had a big hit too. With one out in From what I hear, this Pistons team should be a team 1 like. They play defense. They Byron Center in the other semifinal Saturday. the fifth, he blasted a shot over the right field play the lowest scoring games in history. They block shots. They press. Their best scorer The Trojans will be hoping they’re swing­ fence to give the Trojans a 9-1 lead. is a guy who runs around screen after screen better than Megan Garvey, and their former became tangled up at the plate. “First and foremost, my job is to teach these kids bow to bee good young men. and good ball players second.” said Enslen. defensive player of the year rebounds better than Clint Tobias. Palmer did his best to keep hk cool as the There used to be a love for the NBA in me somewhere. 1 had Dominique Wilkins and two rose from the dust at home plate. Joe Dumars posters on my wall. In fifth grade at recess we were all Piston player. Spider “I’ve still got Saturday.” said the Trojan Sallej. Buddha Edwards, and the Microwave hooped it up at Page Elementary. 1 swear I junior catcher. “I wasn’t going to throw a watched every play-off game. I don’t know if it was the year the Pistons won it all. or the punch or do anything to miss that” year before, but I’ll never forget Joe Dumars blocking a Laker shot then diving off the side of the court and saving the ball as time wound down in a finals game. That might be the only great NBA play 1 really remember seeing live. I’m sure I’ve seen more, but that’s the only one I remember. f want to like it I really do. It’s a lot of fun being in the middle of a bunch of Red Wings fans. watching them act crazy and acting a little crazy with them, whether it’s a Manny versus Cujo debate, or cheering a goal against one of those poor small market teams like San Jose. Calgary, or Tampa Bay. Maybe there are just too many other distractions, like district baseball playoffs, region­ al track and field meets, and conference golf championships. Once you experience those things nothing compares. I’ve been spoiled going to basketball games the past few years first at Central Michigan and then seeing the Lakewood boys and the Maple Valley girls and their great fans. I was soured a bit on the Pistons before this great run they’re having by going to a cou­ ple games at the Palace. People were quiet most of the night. 1 think the biggest round of applause came when Bob Seger’s face flashed on the big scoreboard, and half the fans were there to see the Sacramento Kings. From the looks of things on TV. the Palace fans have come a long way. as have Pistons fans in general. You know your teams a winner when they start selling gear, car flags, jer­ sey’s. bumper stickers, stocking caps, and shot glasses. Thai’s why teams win isn’t it? They win so they can sell more stuff. I’ve got a faded Tigers hat. (which I bought when they hardly ever won) and a Red Wings T-shirt with the logo cracking on the front, but my “Swat Team” shirt featuring car­ icature of John Salley and Dennis Rodman was used as a wash rag long ago. I can’t see myself rushing out for a Wallace Bros, shirt anytime soon. I’m a little wary of jumping on a bandwagon. I don’t want to do it. Maybe. I should wait until next year to try and like the NBA. but ifj’m going to enjoy it now would be the time. Besides, even if 1 have a tough time getting excited enough to root for the Pistons, it shouldn’t be too hard getting excited to root against the Lakers. For everyone outside of LA. who hasn’t stocked up on Shaq shoes and Kobe jersey’s this series is Good vs. Evil. How can I be ambivalent when it’s good versus evil? TK junior Jamie Sanford blasts a solo home run over the right field fence in the fifth inning of Tuesday s 11-1 win over Godwin Heights. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan third baseman Justin Ogden tries to pick off a Wolverine runner at borne plate in the top of the fifth Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 2004 - =>age 11 Saxons reach 20 wins before falling in final three The Saxon varsity baseball team reached a team. Case left without a decision in the bot­ Bowman when Luke Olmstead stroked a line had a big two-run double. Scott Allerding had “If we want to be successful in the post­ milestone the season's 19th and 20th wins at tom of the seventh inning, and Scott Larsen drive into the right field gap for a two-run a nice hit. but was great defensively at first season. we will need to be hitting on all cylin­ Sparta last Wednesday, in O-K cross-over finished off the final two innings to improve double. base, and Joey Aspinall came through for us ders and get contributions from everyone,” contests. The Saxons and Spartans went into extra his record to 7-1. in that first game." said Evans. “I am really happy, and proud of innings in game one. with Hastings coming ed the Saxons’ winning rally by beating out a The Saxons went up again at 4-3 with a run 1-0 lead in the opening frame, but that would so far. I know they aren't satisfied yet though. out on lop 6-4. Hastings breezed to a 4-1 win bunt and then took second on a throwing in the top of the sixth. Bowman drove in end their offense as Kevin Davis, now 5-1. They have some other goals they want to go in the night cap. error. Brandon Sutfin drove him across on a Sutfin with an RBI single. was dominant on the mound in throwing a after.” Sparta came right back with a run in bot­ In the top of the eighth. Joey Aspinall start­ In game two, the Spartans jumped out to a tom of the third to tie the score. "These were two great wins for our guys fielder's choice. Bowman would later single In the bottom of the seventh inning, the today. Sparta has a good ball team and for our and score in the Inning on a hit by Caleb Spartans tied the game again, after Case got Saxon coach Marsh Evans. "It says a lot about Case. Larsen would then strike out two in the bot­ the first two outs of the inning. A pair of base the character of this team. And to get to 20 tom of the eighth to earn the win. Sparta tied the game with a two out single. guys to sweep two from them is huge," said hits barely made it past the Saxon infield, and the accomplishments this team has achieved one-hitler. He struck-out 6 in the game. Garrett was the hitting star in game two, driving in three of the four Saxon runs. The Saxons will have to settle for remem­ bering those two wins as their Lst of the sea­ son. Lansing Waverly knocked the Saxons After tying the score at one apiece in the from the Division 2 District Tournament bottom of the first, the Saxons would go Tuesday night at Lakewood by the score of 7­ 4. Hastings scored three runs in the second “We hit better today then we have in the ahead for good with two runs in the bottom of In game one. Adam Case pitched another inning to take a short-lived three-run lead. past few games, and we had some great indi­ the third inning on RBI singles off the bats of Last Friday, Hastings was downed at home terrific game against a good hitting Sparta Justin Pratt would single and score on a Sutfin vidual performances from guys who have Larsen and Garrett. Hastings then added a sin­ in both games of a double header against sacrifice fly ball. Adam Case, who singled played in the shadows of others this season," gle run in the bottom of the fifth as Garrett Hamilton, 5-2 and 7-2. said Evans. “Particularly, Luke Olmstead who drove in Pratt who walked and then stole two wins is a tremendous mile-stone for us." behind Pratt, scored along with Drew No ocher information was available from Tuesday or Friday. bases. Caleb Case. Scott Allerding and David Smith also each had one hit in the game. Allerding's was a double. The Saxons’ shortstop Scott Larsen leaps to fire a throw across the infield Friday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) •_____________________________ — ________________ - ■ ■ _______ —J Saxon senior Justin Pratt successful^ swipes second base Friday afternoon against Hamilton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings third baseman Ryan Duits reaches towards the foul line and knocks down what would surely have been a double Friday afternoon against the Hawkeyes. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion girls fourth again at state team track meet by David T. Young Editor The Maple Valley girls’ track team fin­ ished fourth Saturday for the second year in a row at the Michigan Track Coaches Winning Joostbems. Lions recorded The a Garvey in the long jump with a mark of whopping 57 17'7.25. the 200-meter dash m 26.8 sec­ finished second onds. the 100-meter dash in 13 seconds, with a toss of 119-3 and fellow senior and Halliwell and as a part of the 800-meter relay team. teammate Kelly Wilson did a a 113-6 for Abbott. field third. Wilson took second in shot put (33­ Garvey events and sprints, led the 10-team field and 6.25). Halliwell was ninth and sophomore 1:51.9. in was second more than halfway through the Kayleigh Browne checked in eighth, giving day. They were only two points away from the Lions a solid 74 points for the event second place and within striking distance of overall. Junior Tara Gordenski went 9-9 to take events and relays proved to be their undo­ second place in the pole vault and Lisa ing. Hamilton points, Hillsdale was runner-up with 912 and Essexville-Garber was third with Hamilton, and Tobias joined to win the 800-meter relay Abbott took the in 100-meter hurdles in 16.2 seconds, the 300-meter hurdles in 49 seconds, and joined Cripe, Felmlee, and first with only three events left, but distance Host Kent City was the winner with 933 Maple points from two girls in the discus when senior Megan particularly for second place tie in the high jump.. Kent City. ual performances, events Valley were Garvey. Abbott, and Stefanie Association Division III state team meet at The Lions, behind some strong individ­ multiple meter races. Am/ Joostbems cleared 4-11 to score a finished among the top Jennifer Ellison to lake the 400-meter relay in 52.8. , Maple Valley won all four relays, with 10. Tessa and Hamilton also was ninth in the 100-meter Tobias. hurdles. Stefanie Joostbems taking the 1600-meter Senior Stefanie Joostbems captured relay McMillen, Robles, in 4:23.6, and McMillen, Chayla 888.5. Maple Valley finished with 846. fourth place in the 800-meter run with a Robles, Kristen Taking the fifth through 10th places were time of 2:27.54. Joostbems winning the 3200-meter relay in Hummel, and Stefanie 10:35.9. Detroit However, the Lions failed to land a sin­ Country Day, Goodrich, Monroe St. Mary's gle top 10 slot in the 1600- and 3200-meter Stefanie Joostbems was also the 800- Catholic Central and Sanford Meridian, in runs and the best they could do in any of the meter champ in 2:31.10. Tessa Robles won that order. relays was a fifth by Alisha Felmlee, Jenny the 1600-meter run in 5:41. White Cloud. Saginaw Nouvel, Maple Valley had finished fourth in the 2003 state team meet, behind Williamston. Grand Rapids West Catholic won the boys' championship, team a throw of 33’5.5", the 400. Many of the Lion girls will wrap up Kent City and Clare. edging Frankenmuth for the honor. It was an honor just to be there, however. Only regional champion or runner-up teams vcic invited to the elite meet. Maple Valley had to win its regional May 21 and 24 to In the field. Wilson won the shot put with Ellison, Tessa Robles and Dhani Tobias in another fine season this at Saturday cus with a throw Halliwill won the dis­ of 118’4, and Tara Gordenski took the pole vault at 9'6. Comstock Park in the Division III individ­ Leslie finished third in the girls’ meet ual state meet. The meet will include those with 66 points, followed by Bellevue 51.5, who qualified in the regionals. Webberville 43, Morrice 19. and Dansville The Olivet boys and Maple Valley girls won SMAA conference titles last Wednesday at Maple Valley. 7. Olivet came out on top in the boys meet to seal the conference crown. The Eagles The Lion ladies dominated the league bested the Lion boys by 32 points. 169 to Hamilton's Lions were runners-up and won meet, scoring 226.5 points, to second place an invitational when one of the champions Olivet with 113. 137. The Lions wen four event championships qualify. The year before coach Gary was unable to attend because of conflicts Maple Valley won 14 of the 17 events. Wednesday. Josh Beardslee won both hur­ with graduation. The Lions had two placers in six events, dle events. He took the 110-meter hurdles The scoring was different and unusual. and three placers in four events. First place in individual events was worth Mapl.c Valley didn’t enter a runner in the 30 points, second brought 29 points, third 3200-meter run. as has been its custom for 28 and so forth, all the way down to one much of the season, because of their big point for 30th place. This meant all leads. 10 in 15 seconds, and the 300 hurdles in 40.7. Akok Malek was the 3200-meter cham­ pion in 10:32. The Lions were also the 3200-meter relay champions in a time of 8:36.01. Lion senior Stefanie Joostbems takes off in the 1600-meter relay after grabbing the baton from teammate Tessa Robles Saturday. (Photo by David T. Young) teams could enter three competitors in each individual event. Relay scoring awarded 60 points to the winning foursome, 54 for second, 48 for Vikes among state’s top shooters and scholars third and down to six for last place. The MITCA meet, now in it seventh year, is intended to attempt to determine the best boys' and girls' team in all four divisions in the state rather than allow one or a few out­ standing individuals enable a team lacking depth to win the state championship. Maple Valley scored heavily in a few The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball events and even had a couple of individual champions in the meet. Senior Megan Garvey had a huge day. inches and set a MITCA Division III record in the process. She also was second in the in the state. The Vikings ranked seventh overall by connecting classroom this winter. on 290 of its 414 free throws, 70-percent. Basketball Coaches Association of Other f'.ea athletes and teams among the Michigan recently released its Academic All­ list incline Hastings’ Tyler Tuthill who was Slate tenth in three-point shooting percentage at The She won the long jump in 17 feet, 3 1/2 throw shooting teams team ranked high on the court and in the teams for the 2003-2004 season. 100-meter dash in 13.0 seconds, was fifth Lakewood ranked fourth in Class B with a 39.7 percent, and Middleville’s Brett Knight in the 400-meter dash and took second in team grade point average of 3.512. and Jon Yeazel who were seventh and eighth In the gym. the Vikings rank among some the 200 with a school record time of 26.2 respectively from the charity stripe. Knight of the best shooters in the state. Tyler Bcglin connected on 82.66 percent of his chant Junior Amy Abbott had a pretty good was third in the state in three-point field goal and Yeazel 82.65 percent. day. too. She won the 300-meter hurdles percentage at 40.5. and the team finished fifth with a time of 47.87 seconds and was third overall with a 34.9 percent average from As a team. Middleville ranked second in the state in free throw shooting at 74.7 per­ three-point land. cent. seconds. in the 100-meier hurdles. She also turned in top 10 performances in the 100- and 200- The Lion varsity girts’ track and field teams waits patiently on the track for the final scores to be read at Saturday's Division 3 State Team Finals at Kent City. (Photo by David T Young) The team was also in the list of top ten free �Page 12 - Thursday, June 3, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Silent sticks spoil the last Saxon softball contest Saxons by Bratt Bramer Sports Editor other only base runner against Waverly, put the tying run at the plate. Halie Terrel provided great pitching and the defense behind her played a great ball game, coach has his eye on for next year already. Hastings had just as tough a time scoring “We had a little bit of hope, but we just couldn’t get it done.” scid Beecham. runs on Friday in two losses to Hamilton. The first game, a 2-0 loss, was much like Meanwhile, the Warriors were a little luck­ Tuesday's contest with a couple more Saxon thing happen in their Division 2 Predistrict ier al the plate. Waverly pushed across its only hits. Game two was a nightmare, as the contest against Lansing Waverly Tuesday at two tuns in the second inning on four straight Lakewood. Waverly advanced to Saturday’s district two-out singles. semifinal against Eaton Rapids with a 2-0 Beecham. “They weren’t even swings. They errors. win. “We played a great game. We just couldn't were just check swing bloops that kept offense as well. but at the plate the Saxons couldn’t make any­ Saxons committed 15 errors in a 15-5 loss. In game one, the two Hawkeye runs were “It was just bam. bam, bam. bam.” said falling.” unearned as the Saxons committed Mental “Base mistakes running errors hurt the killed three Saxon us,” said Dennis Terrel gave up just five other hits the entire Beecham. “It just took us out of the first Beecham. The Saxons were no-hit. Their best oppor­ night, and finished with eight strike outs and game. We made two or three stupid mis­ zero walks in seven innings of work. takes.” tunity came in the first inning when Amber It was another loss, but it was also a per­ On offense, the Saxons did manage a few Main walked and stole second, then Jennie formance the Saxons could be proud of at the hits. Terrel had a single and a double, Sophia Wanland was hit by a pitch to put runners at end of a tough season. hit the ball.” said Saxon coach Stavale. Allison Bryans, and Katy Kendall first and second. Alex Greenfield came to the “The Waverly coach said to me after the plate with two outs and smashed a line drive. game, we’ve played team with .500 records Terrel took the loss, pitching seven innings A line drive that went straight at the Warriors’ that didn't give us as hard a time as you,” said and striking out three with no walks and eight left fielder. Beecham. “You guys have got to be the best 5 hits allowed. A Wanland walk in the seventh inning, the and 25 team in the state.” each had singles. Katy Kerr was pitched a solid game two for The Saxons are a young team. Five seniors the Saxons, despite the 15 runs. are leaving, but a couple of JV players came “She threw a great game.” said Beecham. up to the varsity for the final three games of “She just had no defense behind her. Both she the season and there are a few more who the and Halie pitched great that night. That’s the sad part about it.” They can both come back to the team next spring. “We're going to go up.” said Beecham. “It’s going to get better. Everybody experi­ enced this together and now they know what Hastings' Katy Kerr slides safely into home as the baH sails in towards the HamMon catcher in game two Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) higher than in the past It’s not YMCA ball. We want to win. “We’re getting where we want to go. We’ve just got to get there before next spring.” to expect. 1 think my standards are a little Trojan softball comes back quickly after a scary start to the district tournament by Bratt Bramer Sports Editor drove in Aspinall who led off the inning with Fans of the Thomapple Kellogg varsity Senior Mallory Egolf led off the first inning for the Trojans by reaching base on an The Trojans’ final run came when Michelle of the Trojans’ Division 2 Predistrict contest error. Trojan coach Tammy Olmsted has Hoffman drove a single off the leg of the against Godwin Heights Tuesday afternoon at stressed all year the importance of just putting Wolverine pitcher to open the fourth, her sec­ Wayland. the ball in play, and forcing opponents to ond single of the night. Jackson drove her make a play. home two baiters later with an RBI single. a single. TK ted 5-2. rundown between third and home, gave the Crystal Jackson and Gina Niemchick then Wolverines a 2-0 lead to start things off. Both reached on singles, and Ashley Aspinall drove third Wolverine run, in the top of the fifth. In defenses appeared to have the jitters early in TK’s first run with an fly ball to center. the sixth, Trojan pitcher Melanie Warner sent however, and the Trojans came back to take a Anna Enslen provided the Trojans’ second Godwin down 1-2-3, striking out the final 4-2 lead in the bottom of the inring. run with a two-out RBI single, and Enslen batter. A throwing miscue by the Trojans led to the TK went on to win 6-3, earning a spot in and Niemchick scored on Wolverine throwing Warner had two strike outs on the after­ Saturday's district semifinal game against errors. Enslen had another RBI in the bottom of noon. and allowed just four hits and one walk South Saxon sophomore Amber Main con­ nects with a Hamilton pitch or Friday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Heroin) the third, her sacrifice grounder to second inning except the fifth. softball team got a scare in the opening inning A pair of Trojan errors and an unsuccessful Saxon third baseman Alison Bryans fires the baH across the infield Friday afternoon at home, during a double header against Hamilton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) as at least two Trojans reached base in every Christian at noon in Wayland. to earn the victory. Wayland, which defeated Caledonia 10-0 in (he other predistrict game Tuesday, will take on Byron Center Saturday morning at 10. The TK offense had a solid game Tuesday. I CAMP MICHAWANA^ rnvMe Homs, ranting LOIS, I —a*«r» Cfcrirf is tint Youth Camp • Retreat Center • RV Campground Wayland Asphalt. lug Walerfront, archery, sports, handcrafts. TX mini-golf, mountain biking 710 W. Cher.y Wayland. Ml 49348 Fax: 2W-7W47S6 / FALL ' SOCCER Hastings, MI fo @ campmichawana.org > www.campmichawag YMCA of I Barry County 945-4574 Trojan first baseman Amy Tinker stretches to get a ground baH in the fourth inning of her team's 6-3 win over Godwin Heights at Wayland on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) OPEN HOUSE \ www.vmcaofbarrycountv.org 2004 For Boys and Girls in Grades DK-4th (grades for the fall of 2004) " 269-623-5168 Season: September 6 October 30 You are Cordially Invited to an OPEN HOUSE GIVEN BY THE Delton Kellogg High School 2003-04 BUILDINGS TRADES CLASS Sunday, June 6, 2004 - 2:00-6:00 p.m. 10683 Stoney Point Drive, Delton, Michigan Delton Keflogg School Board announces the opportunity to bid upon the 2003-04 buikflng trades house. Bid forms are available in the Superintendent's Office. 327 N. Grove St, Delton, Mtahigan, and at the open house. Bids must be received by 2:00 pjn. on Wednesday, June It, 2004. Bids will be opened at that time. A winning bid wd be approved al the regular Board Meeting on Monday. Call the YMCA for a detailed brochure and league meeting times. June 28.2004, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Assured funding by the winning bid must be demonstrat­ ed. If you have any questions, call 269-623-9246. Instructor: RoWer orris Student Woric Crews: JUNIORS SENIORS Sebastian Becker Randy Kesterson JannoBe Aukerman Justin Morgan Danny Boutter, Jr. Brandon Lester Ronald Barringer III Jersse Okeiey Tyler Brownell Ryan MacPhee Ryler Blacken Andrew Ouding Todd Champion Russel Mawby Kyle Brigance Albert Payne Leslie Clark Dustin Morgan Andrea Bromley Justin Payne Clayton Drewyor Margie Nichols Bo Dame Jacob Risner Rodney Dye Eric Osborne Justin DeCamp Tyler Smith Rex Fems Travis Parshall Tom Denney Christopher Smith Sarah Font Brad Peake Marks Fleser Bryan Slovens Brent Geren Scott Platschorre Jonathan Force Keegan Tustin Kelie Gruber Levi Reynolds Zachary Jormaon Justin Williamson Tyler Harris James Rose IV Matthew Kemp Charles Hasman Cody Shoemaker James Kendrick Christopher Hodo Chase Hubbard Kyle Sorrel James Tolhurst Nicklaus King Matthew Lawrence Chad James Jason VanDyk Jason Lindberg Heath Kellogg Evan Williamson Dustin Merlau SOPHOMORES TJ Futier Slnceroty, Ronald L. Archer Superintendent �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 3, 2004 - Page 13 Hastings High School FFA officers for the 2004-05 academic year include (back row. from left) Cody Depew, secretary; Jon Hurless, treasurer; Brandon Wymer, sen­ tinel; (front) Catherine Fish, president; Erika Schroeder, vicp president, and Jenny Johnston reporter. Hastings Middle School FFA students receiving the Scholastic Award. S (o frfAxito 60*1, _Xnmve*2CUty w t OFFICE BUILDINC FOR SALE BY OWNER PRICE REDUCED • MW,000 J ' Lloyd and Eunice (Hidgon) Priddy of Nashville were married May 29. 1944. Their children. Dale Ann SOS East Hafcuad Strwt—Hastings City Limit* ~ (Phillip) Thompson. Dennis (Patricia) Priddy & Deidra Bryans, all of Nashville, along with their 9 grandchildren and 11 great­ grandchildren. would lik t to extend an open invitation to all their family and friends to aliened an OPEN HOUSE in celebration of their 60* । anniver»ary. June 6. 2004 from 4­ ’ 8pm al 9050 Greggs Crossing Rd.. Nashville. Weather permitting, we ^will have a pig roast back at the 5 river. If it rains we will be at the \ bouse. Please, no gifts, just the X. Middle School FFA Spring Skills Contest Winners in environmental skills and land conservation (back row. from left) Patrick Dryer, Kelly Frame, advisor Carrie Carl, Calli Carpenter. Ashleigh Holley, Chelsea Snyder, (front row) Bianca Iberie and Samantha Tobias Banquet honors Hastings FFAers Hastings FFA members were honored at 6 < 17 at Fall Creek Restaurant Both the high school and middle school FFAs were present. Students received r scholastic awards. leadership awards, out­ arate offices, kitchen area, bathroom, lobby, huge confer­ ence area and 2000 aq. ft. of ahop/atorage. EXCELLENT FOR REAL ESTATE OR INSURANCE OFFICE. Hr-speed honor of your presence. cable, (5) phone lines, central air, (2) city lots, 3 Phase Power in shop, Thomapple River frontage. Still lime Io pick your own exterior colors! Cai 945-1771. RN’s I LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE their annual banquet and awards night May Owner* Moving Into Naw Fadlily Competitive Pay, Mileage Compensation. Phic Cross and AFLAC Insurance, Paid Orientation standing agrisciencc students, and certificates urmt CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Robert L May be mak­ ing an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term Apptaatione are available at expiring December 31, City 2004. Pfbcs- Any per­ sons residing in the City of Hastings who would like to be con­ sidered tor an appointment should submit a resume and/or of appreciation. LAKESHORE •MMimoasaimk „JL- The FFA is a national youth organization that stresses leadership, personal growth, building self confidence, and career opportu­ , w Michigan Ave.. Su|[c^ Battle Creek. Ml application to the City Clerk's Office at 201 East Stale Street Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 269-945-2468. The final date for making application is June 7, 2004. K. Joaepti Young City Clark 49016 nities. “Our chapter is very active and has certain Join our outstanding Nursing Team! Talk with Connie al: 800-348-2660 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm groups that really help us be successful.’* said 0953237B advisor Carrie Carl. She mentioned the Barry County Farm Bureau. Hastings Flower Shop and Carquest. “We are very proud to have our superin­ tendent. Chris Cooley, attending the national FFA convention in Louisville. Kentucky, this YMCA of Barry County October." Carl added. “The Barry and Ionia County Farm Bureaus will be funding his experience. “We will also have two students from the high school at the national convention play­ ing in the National FFA Band. They are Erika Schroeder and Jenny Johnston, both percus­ sionists. “It has been a very successful year and we look forward to next year!" Advisor Carrie Carl presents the Outstanding Agriscience Student award to eighth-grader Samantha Tobias, while seventh grade student Rachel McFarland is missing from the photo. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES Saturday, June 12—'Doodles' Birthday Home game* June 13 through June 17 Plan ahead—Friday, June 11-firework*, Bingo See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium WWW^OttlKfMkyMkMBXMi * MMOO*1K7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2004-2005 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING JUNE 14. 2004 BARRY 130 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING 700 PM TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE (269) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1030 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2004-2005 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING i Public discussion on the proposed 2004-2005 budget The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing The Board may not adopt its proposed 2004­ 2005 budget until after the public hearing James A. Hund. Secretary Board of Education Barry Intermediate School District Tuesday, June 8. 2(y)4 Current 9th through graduating high school seniors. Parents are also invited to help chaperone. Supervision: Provided by the YMCA Teen Center Professional Director d l)\R I’OIM Transportation: Provided by Hastings Area I RIP - Schools luiu * Fee: .$45.00 (food and spending money for extra attractions not included [ $35.00,for adult chaperones Registration Deadline: Friday. June 4. 2004 at 8:00 p.m. Participants should register at the Hastings Area School Community Center's Teen Center 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. ' Date: For: No refunds w ill be granted after June 4th All Hastings Area R ules/Regulat ions: High School ■- * . ■ u. . Handbook Rules will be in effect Weather/Canccllation: Trip will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. Participants must dress for Itinerary: 4:45 a.m.: Participants meet in front of the high school 5:00 a.m. Bus will leave for Cedar Point. Participants should bring breakfast to be eaten on bus. 9:30 a.m.: Arrive at Cedar Point Buppy fiiiw dr 9:00 p.m. Depart Cedar Point 2:30-3 a.m.: Arrive back in Hastings. P.O. Box 252. 2055 Iroquois Trail. Haatlnga. Ml 49054 Refunds: 1W ' A Phone (259) 945-4574 ■ Fax: (269) 945-263: www.yinc4ofbAirycounty.org �Pagt 14 - Thursday. June 3. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Terrance “Terry” Patrick Loftus | Mary E. Kaiser HASTINGS - Mary E. Kaiser, age 87, of Plainfield, Illinois - Terrance Allen Mead “Terry” NASHVILLE - Mr. Allen Mead, age 49. Hastings, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Patrick Loftus, age 44, late of Plainfield, III., of Nashville, passed away accidental1/ Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Kaiser was bom on Aug. 20. 1916 in died suddenly. May 28, 2004 while serving Tuesday, June 1. 2004 while at work. Leighton Township. Allegan County, the ation accident. daughter of Charles and Laura (Fahner) Willson. She was in Leighton raised his country, from injuries sustained in an avi­ Allen was bom in Hastings on Aug. 1, 1954. He was the son of Harry Allen Sr. He was bom Sept. 1, 1959 in Hastings, to and Grace Anna (Davis) Mead. Patrick J. and Iris M. (Horsley) Loftus. He was raised in the Nashville area and Township and Middleville areas and attended He was raised in Hastings and graduated the Jackson rural school and Middleville with the class of 1977 at Hastings High schools. She graduated from Middleville School. He received his bachelor's degree in Nashville schools, graduating attended from Maple Valley High School in 1972. After high graduating school, Allen High School and went on to attend Barry Aviation from Western Michigan University began his career in the mobile home indus­ Couniy Normal receiving her teachers cenifi- where he was active in the R.O.T.C. and a try by helping his parents in the construc­ cation. She was married to Paul Kaiser on April member of the Broncos Flying Club. He then tion of what now joined the U.S. Army Reserves and served as Estates. He continued in the mobile home 16, 1949. She had lived on Kaiser Road in a helicopter pilot He Carlton Township since 1949. Mrs. Kaiser was a homemaker and also industry on his own for several years, and formerly was with employed both in Westinghouse Lake is Thomapple Michigan and throughout his working career helped build and complete three mobile home parks. taught school for 25 years in rural Barry Maryland. He was also a flight instructor at County, in Hastings schools and the South the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. fessional Pine Lake school in Allegan County. He joined Enforcement local gravel pit. which is now known as Administration in 1989 and the Air Wing in Mead Sand and Gravel. Along with his 1999. He was a D.E.A. special agent and pilot wife, the couple has successfully operated at the time of his death. the business for the past four years. She was a member of Welcome Corners Methodist Church, taught Sunday School, Welcome member Comers Aid Ladies the U.S. Drug In 2000. Allen embarked on a new pro­ venture he purchased a when Society, member of P.T.A., volunteer for the Survived by his wife of 10 years, Debbie He was the husband of Mary (Lustey) former Provincial House in Hastings, and (Petri) Loftus; loving father of Dornier, Mead. The couple was married on Dec. 30, Banan and Mallory, as well as his fourth cnild enjoyed sewing and gardening. 1977 in Hastings. The couple lived in the Zeeland visits for Mayor's Exchange Day Mrs. Kaiser is survived by sons. David due in October. Also survived by his parents, Nashville area where together they raised Kaiser of Hastings and Karl (Lynette) Kaiser Patrick and Iris Loftus of Hastings; one sister. their family. Allen and Mary had been mar­ of Hastings; four grandchildren; two great Denise (Dean O.) Gam of Jenison; one broth­ ried for over 26 years. grandchildren; brother. Hubert Willson of er. Andrew Loftus of Annapolis, MD; and Allen loved his work, but his true passion Wayland and sister-in-law. Marilyn Willson several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will could be found in his grandchildren whom of Middleville. also be missed by his in-laws, the Petri’s of he loved dearly. Allen loved -pending as Staff Writer much time as possible with his grandchil­ City of Zeeland officials came to Hastings Preceding her in death were her husband Maryland. Paul on Nov. 13, 1994; grandson Lee Kaiser A Memorial Mass for Terrance P. Loftus in 1990; brother Rex Willson; sister Ruth will be held Thursday. June 3, 2004, 10:30 Allen is survived by his beloved wife of a.m. 59), 26 years, Mary; his sons, Jason A. Mead, Royer. Plainfield. Inurnment to follow at the Parrish Lance Mead and Tony Mead; his sister, Cemetery. Colleen (Denny) Powell; his Services were held Friday, May 28,2004 at Division S. Catholic (Rt. St. the Exchange Day and even high river levels did Church, St. Mary Immaculate for last working when time permitted. in-law and brother-in-law Ottis and Emerson 129 Wednesday dren. He also enjoyed traveling and wood­ Shinavar. sister-in-law Eileen Willson; sister­ at by Patricia Johns brothers, annual Mayor not keep the two communities from sharing their ideas Zeeland Mayor Les Hoogland made him­ self right at home, with the blessing of Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel D. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Terry’s Mike (Denise) Mead, Chris Mead and Jeff Hastings Mayor Bob May. Hoogland was Graybill officiating. Burial was in Hastings name can be made to the American Diabetes (Julie) Mead; his parents, Hany Allen Sr. accompanied Riverside Cemetery. Assn, or The Loftus Children Trust Fund, c/o (Grace) Mead; his grandparents. Donald Gnippen, City Manager Tim Klunder and his D.E.A. 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite (Peggy) Mead; and several nieces and wife Kim, Councilman Kevin Klynstra, City 1200. Chicago. IL 60604. nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. nal grandparents, Mervin and Lola Davis. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet. Funeral services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 2 p.m. on Bill Clark Robert E. Barnhart The family will receive visitors Friday, NASHVILLE - Robert E. Barnhart went to CALEDONIA - Bill Clark, age 72, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on of his stepdaughter, Eva Richards. Sunday, May 23,2004. He was bom Sept. 14, 1917, the son of Sally Director Ted Vanden Brink. The Zeeland visitors were able to visit with their counterparts from Hastings. The day included a tour of the city via the new trolley, meet members of local service dub*, a tour of June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the incubater with guest speaker Mary Lou Daniels Funeral Home. Gray-Hart, former mayor. Memorial contributions may be made to Preceded in death by his parents, Willis M., Arrangements The high water level did keep the dedica­ to entrusted Daniels dry land. This pavilion was built with a grant from tire Clean Michigan Initiative. There He was married to Josephine (Fillingham) his wife, Marlene; mother of his children, March 30, 1981. She preceded him in death Barbara M. Ockerman; his brother, A. David was a round table discussion back at City Oct 17. 1999. Clark; his children, Greg (Barbara) Clark, Hall, He worked at General Motors in Lansing for 32 years. He loved race cars and even raced cars on the Hastings racetrack. He also loved fishing He was a World War II veteran. Airforce, in (Cindy) Clark. Clark, Mark Debbie Kathy (Ken) Junglas, Jeff Woodward, Amy (Mike) Vanos; 21 New Guinea, Bismarck, 10 great grandchildren; Bill was a globally recognized Mechanical Engineer. He was well known as a person Archipelago. South Philippines. Luzon. He who invested his life in people, his family, his received Victory Medal, American Theater customers and friends. Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Battle Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, two Overseas Service Bars and a Good Conduct Medal. He leaves behind his adopted stepdaugh­ ters. Kay Sprague and Eva (Tom) Richards; I Gary IV. Stalcup| (Clare) Sherwood, grandchildren; one niece. Michelle. and playing bingo. serving Eric (Dick) Shaffer, Jayne Funeral Home, Nashville. HASTINGS - Gary W. Stalcup, age 65. of Hastings, and formerly of Battle Creek, He will be remembered by many as friend, Mayor Les Hoogland (right) May. include 18 holes of golf ai the Hastings Country Club. Also providing insight during the day were Chamber of Commerce Julie Director DeBoer and Dixie Stadel-Manshum, director of the Barry County Economic Alliance insights and ask questions. The group from Before he left. Mayor Hoogland told Zeeland then had an opportunity to tour the Mayor May, Zeeland looks forward to return­ Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast with ing on owners Don and April Tubbs. Hastings representatives had visited Zeeland on Saturday, May 29,2004. with his loving Hastings has made sure to get the Zeeland a future Mayor Exchange Day. on May 19. family at his side. He was bom IN to on Nov. Joseph 10. 1938 in Betty Lou and (Elshirc) Stalcup. On July 16. 1959, he married Shirley Funeral and committal services for Bill Jean Hartung in Battle Creek. She survives were held Thursday at the Community of along with daughters, Susan (Rev. David) Christ Church, Alto with Elder Ron Demute Hustwick officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. (Armando) Arredondo of East Leroy. Also Hastings of and Sheryl and very special friends and companions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willis M. Clark. Jr. (Mike) Tomko, step-grandchildren. Mike Tumes, Jim Tumes, Engineering Scholarship Fund, c/o Caledonia Hustwick, Anna and Aaron Arredondo, Sherri Dawson; and eight grandchildren. State Bank, set up so graciously by Alto four great grandchildren, According to his wishes, there will be a Precision friends and trusted business part­ Jeffrey Jackson, and graveside service at Kalamo Cemetery at a ners. I Arrangements were made byMatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). share went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tootsie and Sophie Richards; three adopted later date. representatives could Dinner at the County Seat ended the day. Wabash, mentor, teacher and confidant. where Zeeland accepts a gift from host Hastings Mayor Bob people back again because their gift baskets tion of the new River Walk Pavilion up on the Allen Mead Memorial Fund. Sr. and Mercedes E. Clark, he is survived by Frederick and Ida Mac Barnhart. Pro Tem lunch at Camp Algonquin, and a chance to Saturday, June 5.2004. be with the Lord May 30, 2004, at the home Mayor Assessor Art Grimes and Emergency Services He was preceded in death by his mater­ Arrangements were being made by Fred C. by surviving are Jennifer grandchildren Betsy and Robert one brother, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Jillian Hustwick. Gary was a well-known gospel and coun­ Leroy (Tip) Finkbeiner| I try singer and performed around the United Thomas Totten CALEDONIA - Leroy (Tip) Finkbeiner, age 81. of Caledonia, passed away unexpect­ edly Friday. May 28, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne; brothers, Clare, Clifford and Alfred. States and Canada. He was also known as the singing UPS man and the Prairieville HASTINGS - Thomas Totten, age 76, of recorded six albums and enjoyed performing in churches, camp­ 2704. grounds, festivals and parties. He is survived by his wife and best friend He will be sadly missed by his children. Bob (Judy), Bill. Ron. Steve (Vickie). Mike his fudge), compassionate to his fellow man, (Trudy) and several grandchildren and great and will be missal by his family and the com­ grandchildren. He also opened numerous country-western shows for LeRoy was an avid sportsman, a supporter of Caledonia Schools sports (remembered tor He is survived by his brother, Richard He Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 25. of 54 years, Nancy. munity. Cowboy. performers such as Little Jimmy Dickens, Leroy VanDyke, and Confederate Railroad. Gary served two years active duty and six years inactive duty for the US Navy. He Cremation has taken place. was given the Plank Award for standing the A private family gathering will be held. first guard duty on the USS Bower. Gary Fmkbeinensister-in-law, Maxine Finkbeiner, retired from UPS in 1994 after 30 years of many nieces and nephews. Mamie Stahl Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home. 616 E. Main was He service. Mr. Finkbeiner reposes at the Matthysse fondly known as “Bulldog” to his co-workers. He was a member of the Elks. American Street. Caledonia, funeral services were held CLARKSVILLE - Mamie Stahl, age 92. of on Tuesday. June 1. 2004 w ith Pastor Scott the Clarksville area, passed away Tuesday Association. His hobbies included golfing, Greenway officiating. Interment Lakeside morning. June 1. 2004. camping, Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Bonnie The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Heart Association. (Vern) Terpstra of Ann Arbor, Bob (Jean) of Myrta California, and Wyoming; sister, (Bert) Glenndora HASTINGS - Caroline M. (Vanderhoff) June 10. I p.m. at the Nashville Baptist of Church Memorial contributions Community Hospice. Lester DeGroot of Hustwick of Sts. Andrew and children. Anglican Church officiating. Private inter­ Staff Writer ment and Matthias Anglican Church offici­ Tom DeVault is returning to his roots as he ating. Private interment will be at Ft. Custer brings energy, excitement and memories to He plans on as much as possible keeping his new position as camp director at Barry business local and counselors will be visiting National Cemetery. County YMCA Camp Algonquin. local businesses and governments this sum­ Ervin Stahl; and her parents. Burial will take place in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. held in California at a later date. Matthias games," he says. "I will know when I have done a good job when kids can't wait to come back.” DeVault says. "It is good to be home" and Matthias Anglican says he plans an exciting summer focusing on mer. Spots are still available for camp. Different Baptist Church. tradition and community. ages will attend on different days. Camp is Andrew and Nashville Salvation Army, and the Humane Society. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble The family has suggested that memorial by Patricia Johns Charitable contributions can be made to Sts. Church. An additional memorial service will be Barry Rev. Nashville Baptist Church and Rev. David in Clarksville. to with Hastings graduate Tom DeVault named Camp Algonquin director grandchildren; and four great-great-grand­ The funeral service will be held Thursday, ating at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held Thursday, of June 3, 2004 at the Koops Memorial Chapel June 2, 2004 with Rev. George Speas offici­ and spending time with his family and friends. Hawk Park, died Thursday, May 27, Memorial services were held Wednesday, Country Music cards, bowling, Moore Vrosh. age 66, of Hastings, and formerly of 2004. at her home. the playing Allendale; nine grandchildren; 20 great­ She was preceded in death by her husband, Comstock and Legion, YMCA director Dave Storms congratulates new camp director Tom DeVault for "coming back home." Funeral Service, a member by invitation He adds. "I have the best staff. They will give your kids their best summer ever." This year Camp Algonquin will try to re­ open to all and there are day and resident camps planned. DeVault says he believes Camp create that camp experience parents remem­ Algonquin’s biggest asset its the family favorite charity. Arrangements were by Koops Memorial ber from when they were in third grade. atmosphere, with both the comfort of the Chapel in Clarksville. in this community, and I want to tap them — contributions may be made to the donor’s Selected Independent Funeral Home. "There arc 55 years of memories of camp from camping out on the island to old-time I remembrances and the challenges of the new. For more information, call 945-4574. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 2004 - Page 15 ETHANOL, continued from page 1 required. The railroad yet must approve the LLC. We formed as a limited liability compa­ railroad, unless someone bought rail frontage solids of the water, things already in the plan. ny... completed in January. The three princi­ farther to the west. water, initially, into the county drain. The company would own the complete use of this track clear of the right of way. Zook explained the status of steps taken so far toward establishing the plant. Fagen. an engineering corporation in the pals are Tim. Kevin and myself. We have Planning Commissioner Bill Stough asked The plant will use 350 gallons a minute, or to be within the concrete structure- The addi­ additional investors who are at risk, who have if progress had been made on unresolved 504.000 gallons per day. Some of the waler is tional property will increase the buffer to the plant noise. does not move forward, will be out of their wastewater issues. Part of that will be considered by engineer­ recycled in the system, and some is dis­ charged. Some is evaporated in a cooling initial investment." ing firms working with the project planners in process, included in the amount of discharged put up some money, and who. if the project business of building ethanol plants in several "Those that arc investing now arc not al the next weeks. Left-over solids from the water. About half of the water used in the states, has been consulted in the process, risk. We have secured an option on all of the reverse osmosis process also were to be con­ process is used for cooling. property... Superior Products LLC has." the since last year. Zook said. "Since then, we’ve also put out bids for additional engineering of the site... topography, information we need in order to "We are also raising the necessary equity for the plan. There have to be relationships Driers produced by Superior have a good track record, Zook said. The volumes of water to be used were Alden had spoken to the local fire depart­ sidered. Zook said. "We still have the option open to questioned Jeff ment, which was very complimentary, he missioners. utilize the Lake Odessa wastewater treatment. MacKenzie. Zook said it was not certain if said. Getting up to the third level to put water However, that’s not our first option. this would stand in the way of the plant, and on a fire is a challenge. These driers are about said this would be known once the permit 25 feet high, but not as tall as most grain ele­ application process started. Commissioner James Alden asked about "They’ve actually approached us about by Commissioner expansion of your operation or somebody else using some of their discharge water in our that wants to use your left-over product?" non-contact water, and once it goes through "We do not meet the high user of water def­ vators. "We’d like to point out this is a pretty sub­ our solids, going back. That is one of our inition. We actually fall below that," Zook stantial investment. We’re not going to be lax options." said. He explained the use would be at a level on the firefighting side," Tun Brodbeck said. which requires more reporting, however. So The plant runs continuously. "It needs to run far Department of Environmental Quality rep­ pretty efficiently most of the time." with the individuals involved with the proj­ Space remains on vacant acreage to the ect... between the investors and those build­ north, it was explained, unless this is required ing the project. That’s where most of our for detention ponds. If a new entity wants to focus has been. come, there is available ground from another "Our legal entity is Superior Com Products Risk of fire in the driers was raised by MacKenzie. same property shown to the planning com­ the expansion, "Where would be the natural bring back our final site plan." Com is to be ground inside the plant, reducing potential noise levels. The mills are owner. Zook said, though this is not near the The cost of running the pipes to deliver the water is an unknown factor in this proposal. Zook said another option is to discharge the resentatives have water indicated usage He had plans to meet with the fire depart­ would not be an issue. TOP 10, continued from page 1 Court. National Honor Society. Student Council. After graduation, he plans to attend either the Exchange Club Student of the Month and Key University of Michigan or Purdue University and Student of the Month. obtain a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineer­ participate in medical missions to other countries. • Matthew Hoffman, son of Tom and Karen Hoffman, has a 3.96 grade point average. Out in the community. Bowman has ptrtkipai- ing. He then plans to earn his masters degree at Hoffman has been involved in many school ed in the Relay for Life, as a YMCA summer and another institution and obtain a job in the private winter basketball volunteer, a helper at the eighth sector of his field and may start his own business. activities, including National Honor Society, Youth in Government lobbyist Youth' in Government grade orientation, a server at the Alumni Banquet. Long range goals for Ferrall include paying off Bowman also participated in caroling for cans, his college debts, hopefully earning a doctorale to adopt-a-family. and raking leaves for the commu­ become a professor, also (hiring this time get mar­ nity. ried and start a family. After graduation he plans to attend the Univcnity of Michigan and study in the College of Literature, Science and Arts. Long range goals for Bowman include graduat­ ing from college, finding a successfill job in what­ ever career he chooses and starting a family. • Sarah Clevenger, daughter of Robert and Pam Clevenger, has a 4.02 grade point average. Clevenger has participated in many school activities, including Business Professionals of • Sam Sleevi, daughter of Vickie and Tim aiderman, played trumpet in the band and in the She participated in soccer, tennis and earned the Other awards for Sleevi have included the and track. Cedar Creek Institute. After graduation she plans to attend Loyola University in Chicago and plans to attend the FBI academy and become an agent refereeing for AYSO, playground counselor for After graduation, he plans to attend either the Lxjng-range goals for Sleevi include visiting University of Michigan or Marquette University and study electrical and computer engineering. Europe and writing a book. • Erin Hemeriing, daughter of Rick and Peggy When he finished his undergraduate work he plans member of Hope Church of Brethren and a mem­ basketball (captain). Steel Drum Band, solo and or semi-rural atmosphere and enjoying life.” ber of the Excel Club. ensemble. Student of the Month, percussion les­ sons, Key Club, Youth in Government, and Excel She also received the Outstanding Soloist award International Band in the summer of 2002 and a for Jazz Band Day and with Business Professionals member of the All-State Orchestra at Interlochen of America she served as president and attended last summer. state and nationals to compete in advanced inter­ Long range goals for Clevenger include being a nurse for a large hospital in either Indiana or Michigan. • Margo Cooklin. daughter of Earl and Joyce Cooklin. has a 4.0 grade point average. Friday, June 11,2004. • Heather Carroll, daughter of Marvin and Carol Carroll, has a 3.94 grade point average. of the electors at the regular school election: EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND ing elementary students during the summer. Coaching preschool gymnastics also was a point 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified varsity and varsity soccer and in varsity cross Carroll is a two-time Level 10 State Champion and country she was captain and earned Most Valuable a three-time Level 10 National Qualifier. Other school activities for Hemeriing have included student council, Spanish Club, she taught Spanish to third-graders. Pride Club, Ski Club, National Honors Society and MHSAA Scholar­ alderman, sophomore class alderman. National Athlete Award. Long-range goals for Carroll include teaching to provide funds for operating purposes (17.5490 nrifis of the above is a renewal of lower elementary students. millage which expired with the 2003 tax levy and .4510 mill is a restoration ofmillage lost as a result ofthe reduction required by the State Conotitntion of 1963k the estimate • Erin Dahn, daughter of ^George and Talle of the revenue the achool district will coUect if the millage is approved aad levied in Dahn, has a 3.94 grade point average. 2004 is approximately $1,589,638? Dahn has been involved in many school activi­ ties, including Business Professionals of America, Chib, Pride Club, Band executive board. Steel Brothers/Big Sisters is a volunteer and also as a National Honors Society, Key Club. Pride Club Dram Band member. Ski Club. Quiz Bowl, and volunteer at Hastings Public Library. and Ski Club. Hemeriing was also selected to attend a Youth Conference on National Affairs and the Hohner PRECINCT ML 1 She was also a camp counselor and was on the Being a volunteer at the Battle Creek Humane Institute of Percussion Camp. After graduation she plans to attend Alma Society and a volunteer at the Salvation Army, are ck ways Dahn has made an impact in her community. chemistry. While there she plans to run cross coun­ Dahn has also been in competitive dance for 10 College and major in biology, biochemistry try and continue playing percussion. THE VOTING PLACE ISAS FOLLOWS* Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym track team throughout high school. Long-range goals for Hemeriing include gradu­ years. After graduation, she plans to attend Western Other school activities and awards for Cooklin ating from medical school as a pediatric surgeon or Michigan University and major in graphic design include: Scholar-Athlete, Homecoming Queen, medical examiner. She also hopes to travel and and advertising and minor in dance. cer captain. by law, in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be mcreaaed by 18 nulls ($18.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for foe year 2(XM, scholarship to study elementary education. In the community she has participated in Big for two years, junior varsity for one year and soc­ exempting therefrom principal residence and qualified agricultural property as defined Michigan University on a full-ride gymnastics Honors Society president. Interact member. Key Cooklin was also a participant in varsity soccer revenue per pupil foundation guarantee. Shall the limi ration on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, After graduation she plans to attend Western Runner. activities, including: student council executive first singles runner-up. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY This proposal wiD allow the achool district to levy the statutory rate of agricultural property required for the school district to receive its board president and vice president, freshmen class yean and served as captain, was MVP, “All­ .. . of pride for Carroll. She has participated in 15 years of competitive Show team. Exchange Club Student of the Month, County." “All-Conference’’ and was the O-K Gold OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL freshmen year. She also has been involved in tutor­ gymnastics and traveled all over the United States. Quiz Busters Team. Science Olympiad. Science In tennis she was on the varsity team for four TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote In the arena of sports she participated in junior view skills. Cooklin has been involved in many school Regional MITES participant W rite-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent oo or before 4 pm. Carroll was named Student of the Month her Club. Orchestra for four years, a member of Blue Lake of Michigan or Indiana University. Sandra Barter Joseph Note Long range goals for Hoffman include “having a family, living a comfortable living in a suburban After graduation she plans to study nursing at THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: to enroll in law school for patent law. Hemeriing, has a 3.96 grade point average. Hemeriing has been involved in many school either Western Michigan University, the University At the regular school election there win be elected two (2) members Io the board of education of the district far full terms of four (4) years ending in 2008. YMCA and a referee for YMCA. activities including: freshmen and junior varsity Other activities she enjoys include being a THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. Other activities he has been involved in include: pleted 34 credit hours of college work. Business Professionals of American in 2003, was member of the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Please Take Notice that die regular election of the school district will be held co Monday, June 14,2004 Scouts of America and as a teen ecologist at Pierce She also has taken piano lessons and has com­ being in the Top Ten in National Competition for Out in the community Clevenger has been a JUNE 14, 2*04 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Hospital and with Excel Club activities. Valuable Runner in cross country. ’ Hoffman has been involved in the community Academic Excellence Award. varsity cross country (captain;, vanity track and In tenth and eleventh grade she was named Most TO BE HELD Hoffman also participated in junior vanity track and vanity their youth group, as an Eagle Scout in the Boy a band letter and a varsity cross country letter. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARKY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN sity soccer and varsity soccer, where he was Best Defensive Player his sophomore year. Scholar-Athlete award this year. Month NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF He was involved in sports including junior var­ jazz band, and was a band council alderman. Club Student of the Hoffman also received two first division ratings at Solo and Ensemble his senior year. being a camp counselor, a volunteer at Pennock inducted in the National Honors Society, received REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION the trombone section leader and Best Team Player band section leader. Executive Band board officer, an Exchange Club Youth of the Month, she was Chuck Nieves seconded it "We will look at that also." he said. He was also involved in Jazz Day band, receiv­ America, marching band section leader, concert Other school activities for her also include plant out west, Zook explained. for the school musical. through being a member of Sl Rose of Lima and member of the pit orchestra and as a cast member. approve the amendment and Commissioner MJP lawyer. Science Olympiad and pit orchestra Sleevi has been involved in the community by field, and as a participant in the school musical as Commissioner Jan McKeough moved to because the technology is being used in a in the marching band his senior year. Sleevi was active in school as a student council L Susan VandaCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Mirhigan, hereby certify that as of April 16, 2004, the records of this office tndkate that the total of all voted ■ctuseii over and above the tax limitation established by foe Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of gomnman affecting fee taxable property located in Detina Kalloa Schools, Ca—iss of Baoy and Allegan. Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County. council, O-K Gold sportsmanship summit, 2003­ 2004 Principal’s Leadership Award winner, percus­ sion section leader and Captains Council partici­ pant for two years. She also received perfect attendance for three Conflicting rules for kennels leads to request being tabled years, and received a solo and ensemble first divi­ Cooklin participated in many community serv­ ice activities by attending the HOBY youth leader­ ship conference, speaking at the ground breaking and gnad opening of the Community Education and Recreation Center, being a fifth grade camp counselor, a Relay for Life participant, on the YMCA teen council and with the SL Rose Youth Group. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Michigan and study pharmacy. Long-range goals for Cooklin include pursuing a career that she can enjoy and be successful in. while being able to travel and raise a family. • Mark Ferrall. son of David and Ruth Ferrall, has a 4.02 grade point average. Ferrall has been a participant in football for four years and served as captain his senior year. He was second team All-Conference and second team All­ County. During his junior and senior years Ferrall was involved in track. Other school activities include being a Science Olympiad participant for two years, where he medaled in two events at regional last year. He was also on the Science Show team and involved in the Youth in Government Community activities for Ferrall included being an active member of his youth grou,» where he did community service and he volunteered at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute over the summer. 2004-2006 25 min 2004 .85mffl The Barry County Planning and Zoning measures, and mentioned a septic system for request a kennel recently approved by another appli­ brought by John and Suzette Jones to increase cant. John Jones’ daughter helps with disposal of Commission approved tabling a Police 2.00 mills 2004 Fire 2.00 Mins 2004 By Hope Township: None By Orangeville Township: Roads 1.50 milb 2004 By Yankee Springs Township: Fire By Baltimore Township: None By Johnstown Township: Fire By Prairieville Township: Commissioners questioned waste disposal Staff Writer the size of their kennel in Barry Township. The couple raises and sells Jack Russell terriers. The request was unusual in that the Jones had increased their operation to about 140 Hickory Comers Church Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie .9087 mill 2004-2005 Police 4174 min 20C4-2005 Fire .8174 null 20(4-2005 None Smw YmmWCw Treasurer, Barry County 1965, in any local units ofgovernment affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Mictugan, is as follows: Unit said year approved the kennel for 70 or 80 dogs, such as noise and potential health problems but this year, would not increase it again with­ led to commissioners to ask for a conference out Planning Commission approval. Animal with animal control officials to reach an control issues kennel licenses for multiples of understanding over what seems to be areas of 10 dogs. overlapping jurisdictional control. The couple recently had acquired 36 dogs If this attempt fails to clarify unresolved of a threatened breed in an effort to rescue questions over discrepancies that have come them from extinction. They were hoping to up more than once, legal counsel may have to increase the accepted number for their kennel define how the guidelines will be applied by to 200 dogs. Planning commissioners were somewhat pre-disposed to allowing 50 dogs, each county agency. Commissioners said they feel it is impor­ based on the size of the parcel and the fact tant to have clear instructions so they can that this was a small breed. Even this would treat applicants fairly in the future. for the dogs, each of which had insulated 2004-2005 Roads Date: Apnl 16.2004 ALLEGAN COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN Voted Milh 1.00000 1.00000 Library .70000 Library .30000 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS BARRY INTER. .YanEltant 1999-2005 2002-2006 UNLIMITED UNLIMITED NONE 1.25000 UNLIMITED .50000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not inc lude any bond issues voted under foe nonappheation of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. * This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, on June 14,2004. Date April 16.2004 This Notice is given by order of the board of education. In the meantime, the Joneses were told they could continue to operate, but to not increase Elizabeth Matteson their kennel population until the matter is resolved. 911 County Road "That’s a lot of dogs for two acres." Unanswered questions over social impact, kept and clean, furnished with heated water 2004-2606 .SOmfll limitation established by foe Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in It was noted no complaints by neighbors increase numbers to 50 adult dogs, and last Commissioners noted the kennel was well .50 min Fire 2004. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increaecs over and above the tax mission. members had not complained. ments or to get rid of a lot of animals. 2004-2006 Roads waste is taken to farm fields with owner per­ approved for 25 adult dogs on two acres of have forced the couple to seek other arrange­ 2004-2006 1.00 min 1. Sally L Brooks, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 16, had been made. Animal control had given permission to By the School District .50 tmll about 10 gallons of waste per day. and the dogs since 1997 when their special use was land. 2004 2004-2009 1.00 mill By Barry Township: houses. by Ruth Zachary sion rating (two years) and a state fust division rat­ ing (one year). 25 min Conm On Aging Tbcraspplc Manor ow mentor. Key Student of the Month (Kiwanis), school travel challenge finalist. Junior Honor Guard for graduation, O-K Gold student Chariton Part 911 Technology Advisory commitlee, eight grade shad­ AAA high the problems pro-actively. water treatment plant may be an option, ing the outstanding soloist his junior year.. He was Sleevi, has a 3.98 grade point average. Exchange ment that week, to answer questions and meet Using some of the water from the waste­ Secretary, Board of Education 09532350 �Page 16 - Thursday, June 3. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Flood waters receding near Nashville Station in Hastings, reported last Wednesday by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Just four days after heavy storms caused power outages, left washouts and standing where her daughter. Sarah’s, bedroom is inches of rain had fallen in the located, at 3 a.m. on Saturday when the Nashville area since the beginning of the Thomapple River started pouring into the month. lower level. that 11 water on roadways and created extensive On Monday. Darrell Clements Jr. the direc­ flooding along the banks of the Thomapple tor of Nashville's Department of Public Community Church, Pash was able to put her River and Thomapple Lake, the waters have started to recede and cleanup has begun. from help With members of Grace Works said it was possible the dam across the appliances up on blocks and move the rest of Thomapple River behind Good Time Pizza their belongings upstairs and turn off the elec­ Dave McIntyre, who runs the National wasn't going to hold. However, Clements and tricity on the lower level of the house. Weather Service Climatological Recording other DPW workers used a backhoe Tuesday Once the water started going down. Pash to open one of the spillways of the dam. was able to start getting her house back in which lowered the water relieved some the order. pressure up behind the dam. LEGAL NOTICE Node* Of Mortgage Foradonn Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ "I have electricity and a phone again and The Thomapple River, which reaches flood I’m starting to move things back downstairs. stage at seven feet, crested at 9.74 feet in I still have a sump pump running 24/7 and the Hastings yard is a disaster, there’s still water in it. but I between noon 3 and p.m. Wednesday. The floodwaters began receding no longer have water in and around my rapidly, much to the relief of many of those house," she said. "I have my daughter's room who had been displaced because of flooding. done. The others are still too wet and need The previous Saturday, Marilyn Shupp was forced to evacuate her home on Terrace Drive more cleaning. I’m still scrubbing floors and cleaning up the silt and debris. in Nashville when the Thomapple River com­ Despite the hard work. Pash said she is POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT pletely surrounded her home and filled her glad the flood is over and she is getting her THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE garage with three feet of water. By Thursday house back in order MILITARY DUTY. morning the water was low enough ATTN PURCHASERS: TN* sate may be "I’m tired of living with a cluttered mess that Marilyn Shupp. her boyfriend. Al. and her upstairs. I don’t like clutter and it’s just been daughter. Katherine Chadrick, were able to crazy." she said. return to her house to search for one of her MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ,n "We found her kitty sitting near the front the conditions ol ■ mortgage made by David door. It was our biggest excitement of the day. Johnson, a single man. original mortgagors), lo The same heavy rains that made the Thomapple River to overflow its banks, also cats that has been missing since Sunday. created flooding and washouts on several toads throughout Barry and Eaton counties, The kitty was underneath the house and we forcing Maple Valley Schools to cancel class­ July 16. 1997. and recorded on July 22. 1997 in had to cut through three layers of hardwood es on Monday. By Tuesday. Maple Valley stu­ Uber 702 on Page 568. and assigned by mesne assignments to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation floors so the cat could get out," said Chadrick. dents were back in school. There wasn’t as "We really thought he was dead. He went much standing water on the roads and admin­ as assignee by an assignment dated December 2. under the house when we went out there to istrators decided to run buses on all roads that get them the other day and we couldn't get the drivers deemed passable Oakndge Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated 1997 recorded on Februsry 23, 1 MS in instrument 1007925. m Barry county records. Michigan, on wtveh mortgage there is claimed io be due at the dale hereof the sum ol Eighty Thousand Five Forty-Seven Hundred 41/100 And Dollars ($80.547.41). including interest al 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute Si such case made and pro­ vided. notes is hereby given that said mortgage will him out. When we went out there in the boat, While schools are back in sessions and we could hear him meowing and crying homeowners are cleaning up their bouses, everywhere we went in the house, that’s why area fanners are still waiting. "The storm has had a big effect on farm­ we cut the hole in the floor." Other than the hole they cut in the floor. Chadrick said the house came through the flood relatively unscathed. County Courthouse in Hastings al 100 PM. on floors,” June 24. 2004. Said premises are destroyed and the yard is trashed." Middleville. County. Barry situated in Village Michigan, ol "There was no damage to the hardwood "but the driveway is "h’s been going down quite fast, we were ed plat thereof as recorded In Uber 5 ol Plats. Page going out there every couple of hours to see The redemption period shall bo 6 months tram the dale ol such sale, unless determined aban­ noting tliat be doesn't know when things will be dry enough for he and other fanners to how fast the water was receding. ol Middleville Downs No. 5. according lo the record­ 43. Visage of MiddWvae. Barty County. Michigan. where crops are drowned out. With the soil’s erosion, all the fertilizers and herbicides that were put on the field are also lost," he said, Still, Chadrick said they were pleased at and are described as: Lot 90 and the Weal 4 lest of lol 89 said, near Dowling. "There’s a lot of soil erosion and ponding be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, al public vendue, at the Barry she ing." said Rod Crothers, who owns a farm how far the water had gone down." said Chadrick. "My mother had a lot of prayers either replant or finish planting their crops. "The optimal time for planting is past and it’s fast approaching the time when it’s fairly risky to plant," said Crothers. Merle Martin, who owns a farm in doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in going out for her. Her daughter out in which case the redemption period Shan be X days Oklahoma was praying and we were all pray­ Sunfield, said that while he probably had 20 from the dale ol such sate. Dated: May X. 2004 For more information, pteoso col: ing for her here. I know my mom would like to 30% of his crops washed away or under to thank everyone for their prayers." waler, he knows of a fanner who had 80 acres The receding waters were also an answer to FC G 248.593.1310 Nashville man killed when crane overturns on pond A crane working near a pood at Mead Sand Mead purchased the gravel pit in 2000, and and Gravel in Nashville overturned Tuesday. had run the operation with his wife. Mary, for June 1. about 10 a.m., killing its operator. the last four yean. Before owning Mead Sand Allen Mead, 49 of Nashville, was operat­ and Gravel, he had worked in the mobile ing the crane when it fell into the water, trap­ borne industry, helping to build three mobile ping him beneath the crane underwater. home parka. Barry County Sheriff's Mead enjoyed traveling, woodworking and Office responded to the scene, but Mead was spending The funeral service will be held at 2 unable to be freed before be died. The cause pro. Saturday. June 5. at the Daniela Funeral of the accident was still under investigation at Home in Nashville. Divers from the press time. of field underwater on Monday. Still, he remains philosophical. Trott & Trott. P.C. prayer for Teresa Pash, who lives in a house Attorneys For Bank of Amenut. N.A. successor in interest by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage on Water Street, yards away from Shupp's "We can stand water better than tornados," home. While Pash was able to remain in her he said, referring to the tornado warnings home, she had to evacuate the basement spawned by the storms. Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btngharr. Farms. lAchtgan 48025-5822 File P024374F01 Allen Mead with his grandchildren Shannon (front) and Tad Mead. PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR New guitar instructor joins Community Music School The RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Community Music School has announced that a new guitar instructor, Curtis Seif, is accepting students for summer private lessons. Seif is currently studying at Grand Rapids NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, Ml 49046 Community College toward a bachelor's LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. degree in music with an emphasis in record­ AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ing technology. He teaches rock and roll, folk, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubic hearing concerning pro­ blues and classical styles. CROOKED LAKE posed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Registration is now open for private les­ Ordmanc^Map w« be held on Tuesday. June 8. 2004 com­ sons in most instruments and voice, as well as mencing at 730 o'clock p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township for a variety of week-long mini-classes. Hal. 2481 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan Private lessons and registration are held at PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items lo be con­ sidered include, in brief, the lotowing. First United Methodist Church, 209 West Consideration of the application of Pandl Development, for Green St.. Hastings. rezoning of property located on Wal-Mart's Outot #1 Described Four- and five-day-long mint-classes win Rutland Township COM AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ be held al the Hastings campus of Kellogg as TION 13. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND Community College and al the First United TOWNSHtP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN; THENCE N88 DEG Methodist Church. Tuition for most classes is 33WE. 1802 55 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 $66 per student per class. CMS Music Camp LINE OF SAID SECTION 13 (BEARING ORIENTATION MICHI­ GAN STATE PLANE SOUTH GRID); THENCE N71 is $120 per student. DEG 57’45’E. 909.00 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE TANGENT The mini-classes include: Cc RELOCATED HIGHWAY M-37/M43. THENCE N30 DEC • Fabulous Flutes 43‘ZTE, 115 06 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY — Students entering grades 8-12, this all-flute ensemble class LINE OF SAID RELOCATED HIGHWAY M-37/M43: THENCE focuses oo posture, breathing and vibrato, and NORTHEASTERLY 113.48 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY prepares for a group performance at the LINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 7564.44 FEET AND THE CHORD OF Fridays at the Fountain al noon. Taught by WHICH BEARS N72 DEG 23 31 ‘E 113 40 FEET. THENCE N71 Cindy Kaczmarczyk. July 12-16. DEG 57 45*E. 40 33 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N14 DEG 5633-W. 241.49.FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTH­ EASTERLY 297.46 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. 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MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP Contact Nick Barlow All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid With the cost ot Internet for families in our area time and place to take part in the discussion on the above-pro­ running as much as $23.90 a month or more, it’s posed amendments. refreshing to know that Netpenrry.net offers a high PORCBASES MB BEFIBMCES qualrty/low-cost alternative to our community. For more info visit their website at www.netoennv.net or call them toll-free at 1-888-248- I AU1EB ROME NORTGARE CAPITAL CORP. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 7239. You'll be glad you did! Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 folk dancing, camp fire singing, composers and crafts. Mid-morning I ™ « �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 2004 — Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortoaga Foracioaura Sate THB FIRM IS A DEBTCOLLECTOfl ATTEMPT* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OSTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ed aotely to the return of the dered at eeto,ptoe I MORTGAGE SALE - Default the conditions ol a mortgage made by Brad Fenatemaker. a single man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2003. and recorded on January 7.2003 in instrument 1095064. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe dale hereof toe sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Sixty-Four And 05/100 Dotes ($83,084.05). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prov«sd, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo toaoctoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on July 8.2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 899 tool East of the Southwest comer of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, lor the point of begin­ ning. toonoe East 350 feet, thence North 346.5 tool thence West 647 feet thence South 5.5 feet, thence Eati 324 toot toonoe South 341 toot to the point uf beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from toe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance w» MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of ouch sale. Dated; Juno 3. 2004 FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Rte F025242F01 TMS FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo raodnrtod by the forectoolng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahatt bo limit­ STATE OF IMCHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING TO: THOMAS PENNOCK In the Matter Of: Cora Young. David Cornell and Danielle PenNock. Case No. 04-0094-NA Hearing: July 8. 2004 at 9 DO a m. Judge Hillary. 9th Floor. Courtroom 9B An initial and/or supplemental child protective petition las been filed in toe above matter. A hear­ ing on the petition will be conducted by the Court on the date and time stated above in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, MteNgan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that you personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in a temporary or per­ manent loss of your right to the child(ren) Dated: May 27, 2004 NANARUTH H. CARPENTER JUDGE OF PROBATE (6/3) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THB FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABi WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be roocindod by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shell be Unit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SAIE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Michelle M. Davis, unmarried, original mortgagors), to The CfT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 1. 2002, and recorded on August 12. 2002 in Instrument 1085407, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of New York as Trustee tor the Certificatehoklers of CWABS. Inc Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2003-80 as assignee by an assignment dated November 6. 2003 recorded on November 18,2003 in instrument 1117840, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 09/100 Dollars ($72,962.09). including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on ed ootofy to the return of the bid amount tonJune 17. 2004 dared at sale, plus Interest Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hM beon made in Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot the conditions of a mortgage made by John A. 1175 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Harte, Tf-ortQto* mortgagor^), to Watts according to the recorded plat thereof, subject to Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated easements. reservations, restrictions and limita­ December 11. 2002, and recorded on January 10, tions of record, if any. 2003 in instrument 1095304, in Barry county The redemption period shall be 6 months from records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ claimed to bo due at toe dale hereof the sum of doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four which case the redemption period shall be 30 days And 18/100 Dotes ($89,774.18), including interest from the date of such sale. at 9.5% per annum. Aated: May.1£ 2004 Under toe power* seMAtened in said mort** For more information, ptease call: gage and toe statute In such case made and pro­ FC X 248 5931302 vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB Trott & Trott. P.C. bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Attorneys For Bank of New York as Trustee tor the or some part of them, at pubttc vendue, at the Barry Certtficateholdere of CWABS. Inc Asset-Backed County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on July Certificates, Series 2003-BC1 8,2004. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Said premises are situated in Township of Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Asoyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Rte F023952F01 as: A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of too Northwest comer of toe Wool 1/2 of too Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Township of Assyria. Bony County, Michigan. The redemption period shad be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shad bo 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: June 3. 2004 For more information, please cad: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Weds Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *025665F01 WE OBTABi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ bo used for thia purpose. If you are in tt% MttJTARY DUTY... ATTN PURCHASERS: ihte aate may bo rescinded by the forocfoeing mortgagee, to that event, your damages, If any, shall be limitad ootety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in 2002 in instrument 1088843. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Equifirst 2003-1 Mtttery, pteeeo contact our office sl the as assignee by an assignment dated April 14, 2004 number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofautt has boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomas, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 20,2002 and recorded December 18. 2002 in Document Number 1093897, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Six Dodare and Ninety-Nine Cents ($153,146.99) including interest 9.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 12, 2004 - 7D0 P.M. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate recorded on April 26. 2004 in instrument 1126314, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventeen And 60/100 Dollars ($125,417.60), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS 10-20-51 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. TIMO­ THY COFFMAN, who lived al 103 Mil Lake Road. Battle Creek. Michigan died 5-5-04 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Dianne Carnes, named per­ sonal representative, or proposed representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. #302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. May 26. 2004 Allegiance. Present: Flint. Lyons. Rogers. Lee. McKenna. Estate Minutes of the April 14. 2004 Regular Board Meeting approved Motion to receive the audit for fiscal year ending Edge Drive. Middtevilte. Michigan 49333 died 12/31/2003 by voice vote March 1.2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Approved a permit tor fireworks sate at Wal-Mart claims against the estate will be forever barred lot by voice vote. unless presented to Ronald Seaman, named per­ Treasurer s report received by voice vote. sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ Motion to postpone adoption of Resolution No. sentative. or to both toe protxrte court at P.O. Box 44 - Poverty Guidelines until the June 9. 2004 reg­ 389. Muskegon and the named/proposed personal ular board meeting. Adopted Resolution No. 2004-23. Cost Recovery representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. May 28. 2004 Approval to pledge $3,090 00 to YMCA by voice 68 East Michigan Avenue Dianne Carnes vote. Repeated 94 Second Street. Box 86 Chloride Application by roti call vote. Battie Creek, Ml 49017 Edison. NE 68396 (6/3) Karen L Kayes (P41751) 300 Terrace Place, Resolution No. 2004-22, 2004 P.O. Box 389 Muskegon. Ml 49443-0389 Adopted Resolution No. 2004-24, 2004 Road (231)725-8148 Ronald Seaman Projects by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 922 p.m. Notice Of Mortgage Force‘osure Sale THB FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BIFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aetemeybe rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, shall ba limit­ ed sotely to the return ot the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bee' made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Roger A. Lam and Melissa L Lam. husband and wile, origi­ nal mortgagor(s). to Bank On, NA, Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001, wxl recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1080547, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred FiftvRve And 37/100 Dollars ($168,955.37), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 11X) PM, on July 1.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of Gadder s Payne Lake Plot as recorded in Uber 5 ot Plats, on Page 77 of Barry County Records. 4450 VMtage Edge Drive Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Middtevilte. Ml 49333 (6/3) otwsn (616) 795-6079 Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. la a dsbt Thia firm la ■ debt cottector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained wH bo collector and we era attempting to coHect a num used for thia popoee. If you are in the MWtary, pteaee gontegt our office at the number Halad bate*. THOMPSON. AN UNMARRIED MAN to MORT­ GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, SUC­ CESSORS & ASSIGNS. AS BENEFICIARY OLD the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael I Tamez, a single man to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2002 KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, now known as MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR and recorded March 19. 2002 In Instrument Number 1076800. Barry County Records. Michigan LENDER FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2001. and recorded on date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six April 26. 2001, as Instrument No. 1058685 BARRY Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($96,678.96) including interest 13% per County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ mm ot seventy six thousand one hundred eighty three and 64/100 Dolaro ($78,183.64), todudtog gage and the statute in such csoe made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml al 1:00PM. on Thursday. June 24.2004 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 20 rods South of the Southwest rods; thence West 10 rods; thence North 4 rods to beginning. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. being in the Northeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1201 S Park St, Hastings Ml4905C The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3, 2003 and recorded October 12, 2003 *n Instrument Number 1115483, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of interest al 7.750% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notica is hereby given that sold mortgage wf be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at IDO PM on June 24. 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are daacribed as: THE WEST 63 FEET OF THE SOUTH 8 RODS OF LOT 95 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the period shal be 30 days from the date of such safe. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days DATED: May 20. 2004 from the date of such safe. ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Dated: May 17, 2004 to any amnnaoun omaaiao ww do uaad for that purpose. the conditions of a mortgage made by JARRED C. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a whj MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in comer of Lot 1331. City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan: thence East 10 rods; thence South 4 THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON OBTAB4ED WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ (6-3) FORECLOSURE NOTICE The redemption period shall be 6 months from Dated: May 27. 2004 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Bank On. NA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #024500F01 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee .401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 For Information please call. (248) 540-7701 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-24221 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC SOLELV AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER Pub : 5^0-6/17 Mortgagee MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY (6-10) oasaian Seventy-Nine Thousand Fifty-Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($79,057.99) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wttl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubik. venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on July 8. 2004. The premises are located in the Village ol Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 50 feet of the West 107 teet of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3 of AW Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 6, Castleton Township . Barry County Michigan. Also , the use of a driveway 6 feet in width and 60 feet In length commencing at the Southeast cor­ ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM that the Annual Election will be held on JUNE 14, 2004 or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry ner of the above desent Jd parcel at a point on the Norih line of Frances Street 107 feet East of the East line of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 teet, thence East 6 teet. thence South 60 teet. County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on thence West 6 teet to the beginning, Village of June 17. 2004 Nashville. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA The place (or places) or election are indicated below: vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, 1299 and the South 6 rods of Lof 1300 of the City or some part of them. at public venue, at toe Barry (formerly Village) of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ and the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ gagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower In that event, your dam­ PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday. Juno 17. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Parcel B: Beginning at a point on toe North line of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, distant from the date of such sate. Dated: May 13. 2004 ages. if an*;, are limited solely to the return of the bid South 88 degrees 18’47* East 365.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said section; thence South 88 For more information, please call: Dated: June 3. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC degrees 18* 47" East 230.00 feet along said North Trott & Trott. PC. amount tendered at sate. FC R 248 593 1305 Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee Attorneys Fo< test; thence North 88 degrees 18* 47* West 206.50 teat; thence North 02 degrees 22* 19* East 51 00 Company as Trustee for Equifirst 2003-1 P.O. Box 5041 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 teat; thence North 88 degrees 18* 47* West 21.50 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 feet; thence North 02 degrees 22 19* East 275.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ Fite F019994F01 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 207 1958 ment for public highway purposes over Northerly 33 feet thereof for Jordan Road. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd. Woodland the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption pe-od Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: May 12. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 okjim PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY GENE HAAS 5/20-6/10 (4 YEAR TERM) (4 YEAR TERM) PUB: 6/3-7/1 The rollowing propositions or questions will be voted upon: the Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from (586) 303-3030 Our Rte No 04-24097 National . Names ot Candidates tor the Board of Education to be elected: Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Trust too; thence South 02 degrees 22* 19* West 326.00 Deutsche Bank SHIELDS. Deceased Date of birth 3/12/1935 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. MARY MARGARET SHIELDS, who Wed at 4450 Viiage Greenlield. Carr and 9 guests Ordinance Fees by roti can vote. Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) woman, Decedent's Estate RLE NC. 2004-24009-DE of MARY MARGARET Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of RLE NO. 2004-24002-DE Estate ot TIMOTHY COFFMAN. Date of birth: mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE September 13, 2002. and recorded on October 7. collect a debt Any Information obtained wM RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THB HRM B A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher TNe firm Is a debt collector attempting to SYNOPSIS PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT J. Hartke. a single man, original mortgagors), to EquiFirst Corporation. Mortgagee. dated FORECLOSURE NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 NONE The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. of the same Election Day. Dated: May 5, 2004 Donald A. Meyers Secretary. Board of Education �gm m Page 18 - Thursday. June 3, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Scammers getting more sophisticated Michigan State Police. Hastings post, art they ask you for the numbers on the back of encouraging residents to be vigilant about the card. This is the part where they get what protecting their credit card information over they need for the scam to work. They tell you they need you to verify you still have the Barry County Cicruit Judge James Fisher heard • Michele Service. Hastings, was sentenced last Scumming is becoming more sophisticat­ card. Do not give them the numbers. Hang up pretrial arguments in the Cory Schut case Thursday. Thursday by Fisher lo 60 days in jail for fraudulently ed. and now scammers arc using fear of being the phone and call the number on the back of scammed to their benefit. They report a new your card to report the attempted fraud. the phone and Internet. scam from callers who claim to be with the May 27. using a credit card belonging to someone else, but it Schut. who has been charged in connection with a There is an Internet version of the scam truck-snowmobile crash Jan. 27 that killed 17-year- security and fraud department of your credit where you receive e-mail with a similar pat­ old Jamie Reurink of Wayland, was not presen1, in the card company. They will ask you about a pur­ tern. You are warned about a possible fraud courtroom for the proceedings. His attorney. Terry chase you did not make, then tell you that and told click a link to a website that claims Tobias, argued a motion to quash or throw out Judge they will be issuing a credit to your account to be the issuing bank. On that site you are Holman's decision regarding bindover. tor that amount. They may provide you with asked to provide information your credit card Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeil argued a the name of the credit card’s issuing bank, company already has on file. Do not provide motion to remove causation of lhe accident as an issue your address, even a badge number or even any information about yourself or your credit in the case. Fisher ruled in favor of the prosecution s tell you to call your credit card company at the phone number on the back of your card if card. Scammers take the information off the motion and upheld Judge Holman's decision denying site and go on a shopping spree at your the defense's motion. you have any questions. Once they have gained your confidence expense. Fisher remarked he believed that the legislature meats. She had already made full restitution to the credit card company for lhe charges she made, according to the prosecution. Sen ice apologized, saying she was ’really sorry’ that she had ’hurt a lot of people ’ Fishcr remarked that the incident appeared to be out of character for Service and that he expected no further incidents from her. was suspended upon payment of $620 in court assess- Assault, threat reported at Orangeville bar had passed lhe law to start with because they were 'sick of people being killed by people who shouldn't ORANGEVILLE — The Barry County Sheriffs Office responded to threat and assault complaint from a bar in Orangeville about 2 a.m. Friday, May 28. have been driving anyway.* Schut is charged with operating a vehicle with a A man who had earlier been banned from a bar in Orangeville was asked to leave by the bartender. The suspect returned to his car, and was then asked to leave the parking Banner CLASSIFIEDS suspended or revoked license causing death in an bile driven by Reurink. who was killed in the acci­ According to reports, the suspect then aimed a shotgun at the bartender. A witness who CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 dent. A trial date has been tentatively set for July 26 knew the suspect stepped between lhe alleged suspect and the bar lender and grabbed and 27 as the defense reserved to the right to appeal ahold of the shotgun sticking out the window of the vehicle. accident The truck he was driving struck a snowmo­ Fisher's ruling to the Michigan Court of Appeals. At press time, it appeared an appeal had not yet queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 or in the front counter. household 4k collectibles, garage, glass­ TERIOR REMODELING. LICENSED AND INSUR­ three Delton area teen-agers. ED. OVER 40 YEARS EXPE­ work toward assessment charges. He also was given RIENCE. FREE ESTI­ MATES. QUALITY WORK­ 60 days in jail, which was suspended pending a ware /depression, AMISH KITCHEN DROP TABLE LEAF with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $3,185 on charges of three counts of furnishing alco­ SPECIALIZING IN PAINT­ ING, DRYWALL AND IN­ FAMILY antiques, tic). (517)204-0600 PROFESSIONAL: G Ac SALE: ber, MULTI • Glen Walkinshaw. 18. Delton, was sentenced lo 24 months probation and court assessments totaling G $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ In other recent court business: Call children. (269)345-1173. At N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ without cookie C' , old prints 4c postcards, ps & furniture. Singer Treadle sewing machine, a MANSHIP. OUR GOAL IS YOUR SATISFACTION. hol to minors in connection with the traffic deaths of Walkinshaw will be able to use community service review hearing Aug. 26 to determine his progress. Mothers of two of the three teens killed in the SVX) obo (269)948-0502 few babv items. Ford truck parts, Christmas & more. 2 OR related car accident were in court for the sentencing. HOSPITAL BED: dual con­ trol, electric, like new, $200. miles east of Middleville at BLUE AT (517)852-1707 UN­ One mother indicated in a letter to the court that she 4390 Robertson Rd 8am8pm, Friday 4c Saturday, 6/4 TIL 940PM. did not want this tragedy to destroy Walkinshaw’s (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 4c 9253. 6/5. No early sales but lots of parking. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop tress set. $175. (517)719-8062 1989 PONTIAC FOR needs a little work but runs rood, $600 obo. Call [269)838-5532 Uamie). SALE: Toro reel 1991 $4,000 tion, obo. Cal! 1999 Toro reel VOLKSWAGON '99 PAS­ tires, new asking 269)948-4190. STORM DAMAGE? Call Beacon Builders Remodeling Specialists. Roofing, siding, or (269)767-0568 (269)382­ TIDY CLEANING HOME cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time workers All occasion. are or (269)948­ H CLERK/TREASURER/FI- tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call NANCE sponsible *269)948-4190. and Briggs & Stratton engine, 5750. Call (269)948-4190. Major Co! (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. DIRECTOR: Re­ maintenance for retention of Qty re­ cords, filing of notices and publications general and Re­ sponsible for tax administra­ tion, receipt and deposit of clerical administration. revenues, tax collection, wa­ GARDENING: Water Lilies, aquatic plants. Goldfish 4c Koi, liners, WATER pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ scaping 9340 Co., zoo, Caledonia. 1030. Open Kalama­ (616)698­ Monday-Friday ^am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am- 2pm. Qty FACTORY/PRODUCTION: to $15/hr. + benefits! All nance or related field; 5 or Loftus, a 1977 Hastings High School graduate, shifts! more years experience in a was killed in the crash not long after his single-engine professional accounting ca­ pacity or financial manage­ aircraft took off from Chicago. The plane was a six- Manager. qualifications are Need now! (616)949­ Preferred a Bache­ lor's degree in accounting, fi­ ment in a municipal setting; and possess excellent inter­ personal skills to work with love 4c care for senior citizen ladies in a Christian environ­ ties (616)949-2424 Jobline fee benefits! General office du­ MANAGER TRAINEE/ (Lumber Co.) Advancements DOWNTOWN HASTINGS: retail 4c office space for lease in the Walldorff Building. Paid training! Jobline fee. Renovations begin this sum­ mer. Please call (269)945­ (1875 or (616)293-7950. GUN LAKE: Remodeled 2bd cottages, sleep 6. Sandy beach access with dock 4c rowboat. Back Lake State Park. monthly rental, Gun Weekly 4c $450-5750. yard by Heather A. Reed J-Ad Graphics Intern seat Cessna 206 H, and was registered to Clayton E. State Street, Hastings, Ml. for the U.S. the type of aircraft that crashed, authorities said. The plane, en route to Missouri, had departed Chicago's Midway Airport Friday at around 1:23 p.m. 49058 Loftus radioed the Midway control tower a few min­ company in the Hast­ area. Must have own transportation and must. resume to: Sent P.O. Box 169, Freemont, Ml. AL Barry, a spokesman for the Will County Sheriffs office, and Mitchell Gallo, an investigator with the Officials believe Loftus tried lo restart the engine, Emergency crews from all over REQUIRED responded to lhe accident. The owners of the garage INDUSTRI­ were home when the plane came down in their back RECYCLING SYSTEM: energetic self starter, strong work ethic, some knowledge of general maintenance 4c as­ HASTINGS - Hastings City Police responded to a two-car accident with injuries May 28 about 6:18 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Court Street Police say Mildred Sixberry, 89, Hastings, pulled out from Court Street onto Broadway into the path of a southbound car driven by Ronald Terpening, 44, Dowling. Sixberry told officers that traffic obstructed her vision. Sixberry and Sara Terpening, 35, Dowling were taken by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. yard, but no one on the ground was injured. The Will County Coroner’s Office listed the cause of death as inhalation injury. Man incarcerated for domestic assault WAYLAND: HASTINGS — A 23-year-old Hastings man was arrested by Hastings police for 3br, water/oil samples, ing pumps, fluid operat­ change fighters extinguished the fire was a smoldering heap domestic assault after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend, also 23, and refused to allow of charred wreckage. Late Friday night, after lhe first responders cleared the scene. National Transportation her to leave their home. The incident occurred about 6 a.m. May 26 in the 500 block of East Green Street An Safety Board crews began the tedious task of putting argument had been going on and the suspect had been out drinking with friends that the pieces back together. night according to lhe report. New 4c used all appliances, A/C 4c $150 king outs, etc. Toll free 888-632­ 5410 ext 8. FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)204-0600 DEERE A: Re­ stored and new paint. 2 Bot­ tom John Deere plow, model 44, new paint. 2-5 Gallon cream cans with iron mount­ 1944 JOHN ed seats John with Deere logos, all for 52,500 obo. Call after 5:30pm. (269)623-7021. Terrance was a very well-respected special agent and pilot,’ said Special Agent William Brown, who is in charge of the DEA's aviation division. 'He knew as THE FAMILY OF Leon Martz want to thank everyone for the cards, prayers, flowers, food, love and kindness given to us at FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must sec to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call We're still very saddened by the loss of our col­ league.' He was bom Sept. 1,1959. in Hastings to Patrick and Wren Funeral Home for the care, kindness and compassion show. Thanks also to the First United Methodist Church son motor, new (269)945-2941 and served. We are so blessed to have wonderful 8432. and every one of you. upholstery, almost new custom cover. Good condition, $4,800. Cali for the luncheon prepared and caring family and friends. Thanks to each Reports indicated that Bruce Garber, who was cited for failure to yield the right of was active in the ROTC and a member of the Broncos and a passenger were taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. and served as a helicopter pilot. Loftus also was a flight instructor at the U.S. WITH THIS BOAT! 17* Four Winns Speed Deck Boat, 85hp John­ or (269)838­ NASHVILLE — Three people were injured in a two-car accident on M-79 near Devine Road at about 4 p.m. May 28. way. was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. The other driver, Blair Miller, 22, HAVE LOTS OF FUN ON WATER Two-car accident Injures 3 people 1977 before receiving his bachelor's degree in avia­ Flying Club. He then joined the U.S. Army Reserves THE His name is being withheld pending issuance of a warrant from the prosecutor’s office. tion from Western Michigan University, where he (269)838-8909. this time of our great loss. Thanks also to Heartland Hospice, Reverend Vaught He was taken into custody and held at the Barry County Jail for domestic violence. we all do that the job is a particularly dangerous one... J. and Iris M. (Horsley) Loftus. He was raised here and graduated with the Class of b Two women Injured in traffic accident All that was left of the plane and garage after fire­ 2620. MraTMEIBW-nf His name is being withheld pending issuance of a warrant from the prosecutor’s office. utes later and reported engine trouble. Residents on the ground could hear the engine problems, said Pat but to no ava:i SERVICE REP TO OPERATE degree, and being a minor in possession of alcohol. set. Duties include collecting community pool. Starting at $11,723. Call Kim, (269)795­ d HASTINGS — An 18-year-old, Hastings man was arrested by Hastings police May the teen, but he ran. Police later arrested him at his residence and charged him with retail fraud, third 49412 1-877­ Teen arrested for stealing bottle of wine 2,000 hours of flight time and had experience flying worked National Transportation Safety Board. The witness today held pending issuance of a warrant from the prosecutor’s office. Employees said they noticed suspicious behavior, and according to police they saw who also reported the engine was sputtering,' Gallo said. Call sibility it will be handed over for federal prosecution. The suspect’s name is being with­ him leave the store with the wine bottle in his backpack. The manager attempted to stop Loftus, is a 738-1090. ty, along with scales, packing materials, money and a firearm. 25 after allegedly stealing a bottle of wine from Plumb’s Grocery. Aircraft out of Tampa. Fla. tools. A good driving record $37,600. According to state police, troopers recovered seven ounces of powder cocaine, more than one pound of methamphetamine and 62 pounds of marijuana bricks at the proper­ sustained in an aviation accident line, can deliver and set up $1,000's below book value. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from Front Street in Palo. Ronald Township, Ionia County. The case is under review by Barry County and Ionia County prosecutors, with the pos­ Terrance Terry’ Patrick Loftus. 44. late of Plainfield. III., died Friday, May 28, from injuries ings/Freeport (269)838­ Trooper Lane Booms and his dog Lex from the Wayland Post searched a property on in the Ionia County Jail. 1999 16X80 MOBILE HOME: like new, top of the or After discovering where drugs were being transferred from Ionia County to people in Barry County, troopers from Hastings, Central Michigan Enforcement Team, and MSP Drug ble (517)852-9402 that led to a seizure of $200,000 worth of narcotics. Enforfcement Administration, had logged about the HELP WANTED: part time sales/service person for ca­ 9253. IONIA COUNTY Treepen from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police, led by Trooper Phil McNabnay. obtained four tfearch warrants in a drug investigation public. and (616)949-2424 Corner of State & Jefferson. Troopers seize $200,000 In narcotics cover letter, resume and salary history to: Qty of Hastings, Jeff Mansfield. 201 employees Send WAREHOUSE LOADER: to $16.82/hour plus benefits! Michigan State Troopers (from left) Brad Martin, Phil McNabnay, Scott Sharrar and Brian Roderick with the drugs seized May 26. A 27-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico was arrested at the scene and was held eral financial administration. This position reports to the ADMISSIONS/ at Ex-Hastings man dies in plane crash 2424 Jobline fee. CLERICAL: to $14/hr! Great Nancy tim's family. (Vending Co) Many needed! Training! ASAP! (616)949­ to HOSPITAL Call ordered to have no contact with the victim or the vic­ $40,000/yr! DELIVERY I OVE N CARE AFC HOME has an opening. We give (269)948-2534. Miller has been ordered to serve 60 months proba­ tion and pay $1,820 in court assessments. He was ter and sewer invoicing, in­ vestment of funds and gen­ EXPRESS DRIVER: 2424 Jobline fee. ment. son 13 to 15 yean old. Call 1985. since 8508. motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, rntrtt sire tt>' ap- CABLE/HOME HOOKUP: to 51,200/week. Trainees/ skilled! Work own hours! • Nathaniel Miller, 20, of Hastings, was sentenced in Circuit Court last Thursday for a charge of third bonded. Serving Barry, Kent FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp tragedy. degree attempted criminal sexual conduct with a per­ 0350. (269)945-9448 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A life, and that she hoped he would get the substance abuse and menial health help he need to move past the basements. decks, Also, custom glass & repairs. Licensed 4c insured, Wayne, Counties $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. master 7-Gung, reel mowers, ^ood condition, $5,000. Call DOUG SERVICE: meeting all your shift, SALE: SUNBIRD: new tires, SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto '269)948-4190. FOR 4 miles, 13X000 master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ CONTACT drywall, mat­ According to reports, lhe car was then driven off while the witness was still holding onto the shotgun, The witness suffered minor injuries. The case has been turned over to lhe Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. been filed. $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ lot. Area bank deposit box dismantled Naval Academy in Annapolis. Md. He joined lhe U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in 1989 and the Air Wing in 1999. Loftus is survived by his wife of 10 years. Debbie (Petri) Loftus; his children. Dornier. Banan and Mallon, as well as his fourth child, due in (ktober. his parents, Patrick and Iris Loftus of Hastings; one PLAINWELL — The night deposit box at the Fifth Third Bank on M-89 between Plainwell and Otsego was dismantled Monday. May 31. allowing the suspect(s) access to lhe deposits within. The break-in was discovered when a customer who was attempting to make a night deposit noticed that lhe deposit box had been tampered with. Allegan County Sheriff's detectives and the FBI arc working together on the investi­ sister. Denise (Dean 0.) Gam of Jenison. MI; one gation. A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of brother. Andrew Loftus of Annapolis. MD; and sev­ the perpetrators. eral aunts, uncles and cousins. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3. 2004 — Page 19 Delton Kellogg Class of *04 says good-byes at graduation The Delton Kellogg Class of 2004 said final Font and Breanne Humphreys read their class good-byes to high school and moved onto the jour­ ney of life at the commencement ceremony poem. The last lines of the poem read. “We did it guys, and Evan Williams gave parting words of advice to Allowance Scholarship: Jessica Broadhurst, and Sunday. May 30. all twelve years. And finally, graduation is here. their fellow students. Kai Haines. Students presented a class history and Sarah we did it. we’re done... Hooray!" Kortni Matteson. Valedictorians Jon Erickson. Shannah Fisher Let's give a hand to ourselves today; We sun ned. The Delton Kellogg Symphonic Band presented "Crystal City Overture” and Cristine Woznicki sang Please Remember." a song by Leanne Area and Evan Williams. Business Association Book Signed letter of intent: Kortni Matteson. Other amletes advancing to college level play: Zac Culbert, Shannah Fisher. Roxann Huisman. John Phillips Sousa Award: Jamie Harvath. Dustin Morgan, Mark NeSmith, Kris Olgesbec. President's Education Awards: Shannah Fisher and Shanna Tamminga. (Educational Excellence) and Kevin Rook Athletic Honors: Zac Culbert. Tyler Harris. (Educational Achievement). Rimes. The Class of 2004 presented their choices for Nicole Kotrba, John Noto. Clayton Drewyor. KVA Academic All Conference; Jon Erickson. Jessie Holmquist. Brandon Lester. Kris Oglesbee. class gift which include either a flag pole, defibril­ kVA Academic AU League Honorable Mention: Jon Erickson. Roxann Huisman. Kortni Matteson. lator or a new sign at the entrance of lhe high Sarah Font Kevin Rook. Elizabeth Kuykendall Shanna Tamminga, Shannah Fisher. Breanne school driveway, also inc'uding some decoration. and Evan Williams. Humphreys. Dustin Morgan and Evan Williams. At time of press. High School Principal Paul MASSP and The Detroit Free Press Michigan Blacken had not finalized which gift the school Academic All-State Honorable Mention: Jon would select Erickson. There were Senior Tributes presented at a previ­ Michigan Student Service Award Volunteer Huisman. John Noto. Evan Williams, Shannah Bronze Honors (3.0-3.49 grade point average): Fisher, Kortni Matteson and Sarah Font Amanda Anaya. Joshua Anderson. Brandon Beeler. Berendt. Sarah Center of Michigan: Sarah Boniface and Jon Michigan High School Athletic Association Senior honors cords: Stephanie Marine Scholastic Award: Shannah Fisher and Evan Williams. Scholar-Athlete Award: Sam Doubledec. Roxann ous assembly including: Boniface. Hannah Bourdo. Jessica Broadhurst. Miguel Bustamante. Zachariah Culbert. Michelle Dennany. Robin Erickson. Outstanding Technology Achievement Award: Matt Sutton. Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Various awards and scholarships: Athletics/Citizenship Nominee: Shannah Fisher Elizabeth Kuykendall. Heather Hynes. Levi Reynolds. Kevin Rook. Roxann Huisman. Jon and Evan Williams. Academic All-State Team Members: Kristin Doubledec, Evan Dybalski. Amanda Eddy, Amanda Engelsma, Wilfinger. Autumn Felder. Rex Ferris, Kai Haines, Lyndsay Shannah Fisher and Roxann Huisman. Sam Erickson. Evan Williams, James Tolhurst. Kyle Williams. Hawk, Sarah Font, and John Noto. Senior academic honors: Participation Dustin Morgan. Sarah Font. Kyle Hawk. Amanda Houglum. Breanne Humphreys, Heather Award: Sam Cary. Jon Erickson, Brandon Lester, Christopher Olson, Zach Culbert. Kevin Rook, Hynes. Michael Insalata. Keri Kevern. Nicole Todd Champion, Shannah Fisher, Dustin Morgan, Shanna Tamminga. Evan Williams, Morgan Boyle. Kotrba. Elena Liceaga, Lynsey Miller. Rachel Zac Culbert. Tyler Harris, John Noto, Clayton Jon Molesworth. Stephanie Morrow, Tyler Ogden, Drewyor. Kristopher Oglesbee. Eric Osborne, Brad Peake. Tamminga Hammond. Jamie Harvath. Jessie Holmquist. Presenting the Class of 2004 history were Mark Nesmith. Kyle Hawk. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Tausha Sleema, Brandon Lester and Amber Lawrence. Delton Mackenzie Rohm, Jennifer Young, and Jeffrey Senior Three-Sport Roxann Athletic Huisman and Shanna Erickson. Shannah Fisher. Elizabeth Kuykendall. Kortni Matteson. Kevin Rook. Joshua Anderson. Army Scholar/Athtete Award: Shannah Fisher, Christopher Olson and Roxann Huisman. Younglove. Silver Honors (35-3.849 grade point average): Victoria Bhola. Todd Campbell, Heather Champion. Chelsea Decoe. Samantha Doubledec. Roxanne Huisman, Amber Lawrence. Brett Michael. John Noto. Christopher Olson. Courtney Pueblo. Norman Smith. Shanna Tamminga and James Tolhurst. Gold Honors (3.85-4.0 grade point average): Morgan Boyle, Jon Erickson. Shannah Fisher, Sarah Font. Kyle Hawk, Elizabeth Kuykendall, Kortni Matteson. Kevin Rook and Evan Williams. Michigan Merit Award. Michigan Education Assessment Program: Amanda Anaya. Joshua Anderson. Brandon Beeler. Stephanie Berendt. Victoria Bhola, Hannah Bourdo. Morgan Heather Campbell. Boyle. Jessica Samantha Broadhunt, Cary. Beverly Cheney. Zachariah Culbert, Chelsea Decoe, Robin Dewaters. Samantha Doubledec. Molly Dowd. Rhonda Dybalski. Quentin Dye. Amanda Eddy. Jon Erickson. Autumn Felder, Shannah Fisher, Sarah Font, Lyndsay Hammond, lyler Harris, Kyle Hawk, Jessie Holmquist, Stephaie Holmquist, Amanda Houglum. Roxanne Huisman. Breanne Humphreys, Heather Hynes, Michael Insalata, Randy Kesterson. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Amber Lawrence. Brandon Lester. Kortni Matteson, Brett Michael. Kelly Miles, Rachael Molesworth. John Noto, Kristopher Olglesbce, Qrfotopher Olson, Shanna Tamminga. James Tolhurst. Evan Williams and Troy Yakel. Michigan competitive scholarship: Josh Anderson. Morgan Boyle, Heather Campbell. Chelsea Decoe. Robin Dewaters, Jon Erickson, Shannah Fisher. Sara Font. Lyndsay Hammond. Kyle Hawk. Jessie Holmquist, Elizabeth Kuykendall. Amber Lawrence, Kortni Matteson. Brett Michael, Chris Olson, Brad Peake. Kevin Rook, Norm Smith. Shanna Tammingai and Evan Williams. Elena Liceaga and Mark Nesmith walked together with their fellow Class of 2004 Delton kellog graduates on Sunday. Gun Lake Women’s Club Scholarship (General Federation of Women's Club): Jon Erickson, and STOP FORECLOSURES, STOP the HARASSMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING OF NOTICE OF MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANY REORGANIZATION AND NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MERGER Tins is to inform the public that MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“MainStreet”), located at 629 W. 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You may look at the non-confidential portion of the applications and Don-confidential portions of all comments and information filed by the public fo response to the applications by contacting the Regional Director or the Information Servkes Division, Office ofThrift Supervision, Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-5:30 1700 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. Fri. 8:30 - 6:00; Sat. 8:30-3:00 procedures, contact the Regional Director at (404) 888-0771 or the Information Services Division Not good with any other offer. Good thru 6-3O-O4 st (202) 906-6000 If you have any questions concerning these oswasi �Page 20 - Thursday, June 3. 2004 -■ The Hastings Banner Three men die in plane crash near Vermontville by Sandru I’onsctto Staff Writer trip en route from Ypsilanti to Billings. ing to a press release from the Eaton County Montana, when the plane crashed. Sheriff’s Department A Lancair IV-P and experimental home­ Carolyn Remol. a safety inspector with the While the National Weather Service in built aircraft crashed in a grove of pine trees FAA. said Ward was licensed as a private Grand Rapids reported that lhe weather was near Scipio Creek on Scipio Hwy. east of pilot with an instrument rating, which meant mild at the time of the accident, with 18 mph Hagar Road in Vermontville at approximately he followed instrument flight rules and was in winds and partly cloudy skies, witnesses in 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, killing all three contact with air traffic control. Vermontville report there was a thunderstorm FAA investigators were still at the crash men on board. Jeffrey Chen. 23. of Milford. Roger Hertz. site Tuesday morning taking photographs and 36. of Burlington. Canada, and pilot Allen examining the Ward. 52. of Ypsilanti, were killed on impact, clues to determine the cause of the crash. Eaton according to a press release from the Eaton County 911 Central Dispatch received the first report of a possible airplane County Sheriff’s Department. Allen Ward was the president of Ward Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspectors Dan Moore and Carolyn Remol examine the wreckage of a Lancair IV-P, which went down in Vermontville around 2 p.m Monday, killing the pilot and both passengers. wreckage piecing together Synthesis Inc., an engineering consulting firm crash at 2:02 p.m. Air traffic control at the Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids with hail around the time of the accident. Paul Foster, who owns the property near Scipio Creek, where the plane crashed, lives in Vermontville and did not see or hear the plane crash. However, he was one of the first people on the scene. "My friend Tim (Vermontville) Fire James is on the Department and when located in Washtenaw County. The company reported that they lost contact with the plane Tim said it was back in a hollow I thought it develops flat-panel displays. around 2 p.m. might be my place." said Foster. According to the Eaton County Sheriff’s "Witnesses report that the plane rolled sky­ "My friend. Roger Gardner, and I came out Department, lhe three men were on a business ward. then nose-dived to the ground." accord­ here and found the plane, but we didn't get too close," said Foster. Foster and Gardner didn’t have a cell phone, so they went back out to the road to flag down first responders JOIN THE FAMILY who were scouring the area for signs of a plane crash. Vermontville Assistant Fire Chief Monte O’Dell, was among the first emergency per­ sonnel to arrive on the scene, said it was obvi­ ous that the men had died on impact. Paramedics from the Charlotte EMS later pro­ nounced them dead at the scene. Remol said that lhe experimental designa­ tion of the Lancair IV-P means that it was a homemade, hand built airplane rather than one that was manufactured. "The experimental designation doesn’t mean it’s less safe, it still has to meet and pass FAA safety inspections." she said. The Lancair IV-P is a 25-foo( long, fourpassenger airplane. The cabin width is 46 inches in the front and 43 inches in the rear. It features a 350 horsepower. Coni. TSIO-550 engine and a three-blade 76-ihch constant speed propeller. The airplane has a 30.2 foot wingspan (32.2 feet with optional winglettes). 98 square feet of wing area (108 square feet Receive a Free Dreisbach Family Values Card with $1,600 with every new vehicle purchase! with optional winglettes) with wing loading of 23 lbs. per square feet empty, the plane weighs 2000 lbs. with a gross weight of 3550 lbs. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.drelsbachmotors.com Locally Owned & Operated Exceeding Expectations is a Eric Dfeisboch President Don Gentry. Sales Mgr Borne Signs. Soles Amy Piper Sales Chas Silverman Finance Mgr Family Tradition SALES HOURS Mon 4 Wed until 8 Tub. Thu 4 Fn until 6 SctwtJay until noon St RWEHOURS; -lefl Honea Sales Mon 4 Wed 8-7 j amy Tort. Soles Tub Thu 4 Fn 8-5 A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269)945-0526. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-06-10.pdf 159658ed8a9fc0a80b421fba636d73e7 PDF Text Text The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, June 10. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 24 PRICE 50C Another millage request? Ag preservation issue may face voters by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners is toying with the idea of ask­ ing voters to approve a millage request in November to fund an agricultural preserva­ Mon Am 1 JOO vehicles we espeaed h be exhibited at the 23td annual Mhar*s Day Car Show at Historic Mtoo Mt Sunday, tone 20. ! totofc. fetovxl food aod a swap Tte amria ce-emocy will begin M 3 Swap fix* M-79 only. Nothing be aold Two quantum leaps? Whether it was jumping high or jumping far. the Best at botn this year at the Mfc'-. jan Division 3 Track and Field Championships in Comstock Park were from Bany County. At left. Maple Valley's Megan Garvey sails towards her 17-4 mark in the long jump. At right, Delton Kellogg's Shanna Tamminga takes one final shot at 5-6 in the high jump, after securing first place by clearing 5-5. (Photos by Brett Bremer) tion program. After a presentation Tuesday morning by Scott Everett, director of American Farmland Trust. Commissioner Wayne Adams said. “We’re at the point where we’ve got to have the local funding. The question is. are the people of the county ready to pay for the pro­ gram?” The County Board is very serious about first conducting a survey of residents, which perhaps would be carried in either the Banner or the Reminder. A farmland preservation millage request could be made in the Aug. 3 primary, but commissioners said there already are two other ballot proposals at that time, for the Commission on Aging and emergency 911 senices, and they don’t want to hurt their chances of passage. When asked how he felt about conducting a survey. Everett said. ’Let’s do it. if the com­ missioners then can get a feel for what the public wants.” He added that a ballot proposal in the Nov. 2 general election would be “the ultimate sur­ vey.” but he believes polling the public would be a good first step. Commissioner Sandra James said. “We love (Mir open space here in Barry County.” Everett, a graduate of Maple Valley High School, was asked by Adams to make a pres­ entation on the ag preservation program. He and Adams, along with Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, took part in the Ultimate Farmland Preservation Tour last summer in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The tourists got an eyeful and an earful of how farmland and open space there was being protected through legislation and purchase and transfer of development rights. He said they learned lessons about "smart growth.” “Most legislators don’t have a clue about what smart growth is. but they talk about it all the time,” he said. Everett said Barry County, like so many other primarily rural areas, is experiencing a lot of urban sprawl, which reduces prime farmland in favor of residential develop­ ments. Such sprawl can be very costly in terms of services and infrastructure required by homes rather than farms, and in terms of loss of rural character. They also result in more people traveling greater distances to and from work in their automobiles. One of the most important processes is huge tracts of agricultural land being sold and then split into smaller, five- to 10-acre parcels, “lots that are too small to farm and too big to mow.” Everett said. To further illustrate his point about farm land being less expensive, he noted that in Marshall Township in Calhoun County, a study shows that while an acre land zoned agricultural costs 27 cents, the same size amounts to $1.41 for residential. Everett praised Barry County’s most recent efforts to welcome a new ethanol plant in Woodland Township, a positive step in “mak­ ing farming more profitable. Sm MILLAGE, pg. 17 Probate judge forum is ‘Meet the Candidates' affair . Oar Lady of Great Oak Catholic ChuKh ia for a Heaaiag of the t tbn aarnce. "tang. old. tiny tn large VftliS Will OCTICMK. QuMIc sedition with St Ftaecb of by David T. Young Editor A forum last Friday for the five people run­ ning for Barry County Probate Judge turned out to be little more than a “Meet Your in Barry County, said he graduated from law school at Washington University in St. Louis. Mo., and became the youngest prosecutor when he took the one-man job in Montmorency County before coming to Candidates” affair. All five showed up. talked about them­ selves and their families and answered a few questions from an overflowing First Friday crowd June 4 at Thomas Jefferson Hall. However, no one got into a debate. Moderator Robert Dwyer explained that the canons of judicial ethics didn't allow any of the five to talk about what they’d do in Barry County. “I’ve been looking out for children all my life.” he said and then called on his personal hypothetical situations. Probate Judge Richard Shaw retired at the end of January and Stephanie Fekkes was appointed his successor, but the post is up for dawth yard overlooking the rolling DnyBood). Orffoe and tolls will be offered after •e service. 61S-75S-3116. In case of inclement •total. the service will be canceled. Rag Day ceremony Mt at Tyden Park Hag Day. Juate 14 will be commemoMad Ma year by a special ceremony at 6 pm. aext Monday in Tyden Park. Healings. Sponanrrrl by American Legion Post MS ■ Hastings with the help of Boy ScootItoop 175. Cub Scout Troop 3175. ad local girl scouts the ceremony will provide a respectfol retirement for American flags. tat Commander Bob May says. “We sriU have members of the Hastings police and fire departments on hand for the cerenumy as well.” For those who cannot bring their flags Io the ceremony, they can be dropped off at American Legion Post M5 at 325 S. Chach Sl in Hastings. Mm NEWS BRIEFS on pace 2 non-partisan election in both the August pri­ mary and November general this year. The top two vote getters in the Aug. 3 primary will meet on Nov. 2 to decide who will fill out the remaining two years of the term. Each of the candidates was given several minutes to talk about himself or herself: • Thomas Evans, chief assistant prosecutor experience as a wrestler and a marathon run­ ner. “You can't call Triple A or your buddy to help you to the finish line." he said. • David Kuazva. Hastings attorney, said his family has lived in Hastings since 1976 and he graduated from Hastings High School in 1984 and Ferris State University in 1989. He earned his law degree from Cooley Law School in 1994 and has beer, in practice here since. Kuzava said there are serveral key words that should be used to describe the next pro­ bate judge, including independence, dignity, impartiality and competence. • Jill Humphreys Steele, a Delton attorney. See JUDGE FORUM, pg. 3 Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes answers a question as fellow cand dates (from left) Jill Steele. Dave Kuzava. Bill Doherty and Thomas Evans look on. Health dept, chief disputes employee groups' contentions by David T. Young Editor Barry-Eaton District Health Department Health Officer James Schnackenberg told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning there is a lot of misinforma­ tion about the labor dispute between employ­ ees and the department. Four different health department employee groups have been visible picketing at public places and they have been working for about a year without a new contract. Schnackenberg said many comments made to the board April 27 by employees were full of inaccuracies and were the result of bar­ gaining strategy and emotional appeals. He said his response would deal only in facts. He said the department is receiving about $200,000 less in revenue this year than in 2003 and prospects for further cutbacks in state funding support are very real. He disput­ ed the notion that employees are being asked to absorb massive increases in paying for their health insurance benefits Schnackenberg also said three of the four labor groups approved a tentative agreement for a new pact, but then it was rejected. He claimed employees have rejected a plan that would lower co-pays. He acknowledged that wage increases have to be tied to insurance costs. Schnackenberg said Barry-Eaton’s wages for sanitarians, nurses and technology employees arc more than competitive in this area. "Parity (with other such employee groups) would mean a decrease.” he said. He also disputed complaints made April 27 that key personnel w ere leaving out of dissat­ isfaction. “A certain amount of staff turnover is to be expected." he explained. However, of the four who were talked about April 27. "one had been seeking anoth­ er post" for some time, another "had secured an attractive position." another “left after uncontested disciplinary action" and the other decided to leave "because she didn’t get the job she sought, though she was offered a sim­ ilar position." Schnackenberg said the department has moved into a team-based management pro­ gram that he believes does a better job of assessing needs and Barry-Eaton won special recognition during an accreditation review in March. He said a “lightning rod for bargaining team rhetoric” is a new clinic that has divert­ ed some funds to that project. He said a $250,000 grant to help fund the new clinic is being considered by the State Legislature. “Contrary to what they (the employees) have been saying, the employer has never left the bargaining table... The health department has continued to seek alternative plans in an environment of increasing costs and declining revenues." He added that management has tried a pro­ posal and counter proposal since the last rejection, but phone calls to the employee bar­ gaining units have not been returned. Commissioner Don Nevins that someone from the Barry County Board sit in on the negotiations to get a good a handle on what’s going on. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said Bob Johnson from the Eaton County Board of Commissioners is attending the talks and is doing a fine job. “It’s really a Barry-Eaton district issue, not a county issue.” said Mackenzie. “We’re in the middle of something we don’t want to be in the middle of.” Cheryl Howlett, a member of audience, w ho said she is not an employee of the health department, asked Mackenzie. “Wouldn’t it be prudent for a member of both county boards to sit in on these meetings so they can understand what is going on?” “We intend to be involved, but we expect Bob to be our liaison to keep us informed." Mackenzie replied. Mackenzie, ken Neil and Clare Tripp arc the board’s representatives on the Health Board. The board chairman added. “We have friends on both sides of the issue." Howlett then commented. “You must be able to set aside your personal feelings to con­ duct the public’s business." Mackenzie said. “I don’t want anyone to get the idea the Barry County Board is going to start negotiating this contract. We’re not going to dictate terms here.” �Piga 2 - Thursday. June 10. 2004 - Tie Hastings Banner County Board sffll won't to/lr about private meeting by David T. Young Thoraapple Kellogg High School graduate Rebecca DuFresne. who staned as Anne in foe youth group’s production of 'Anne of Social boar wffl be al S p* dtaner ■ elated for 6 The wot to 99 each, phu SI daea par fiuaiiy. RaaemdoM bum be made by Someday. Jane 11 by ctotoes Maae Wrianrood at (269) 795-7193 or Gordon Yoder al (616) 765-3081. Wdrawood Mted that 119 people, mcludfa^ data motet, ^komo* Moada and teachers, asaaded the bampact in 3002. Summer Youth Theatre is open to stu­ dents who have completed fifth grade through high school graduation. The cost is SI 10 per student The cone tans from June 14 through July 24. Classes are held from 9 4JB. uadi noon Monday through Friday. A tentative audition date has been set for Sunday. June 13, at Fish Hatchery Park. Any student who cannot audition on that day should call the Arts Council. Performances at Central Auditorium will be July 22-24. For more information or to register, call toe Arts Council al 945-2002. Thru* Lakes tour, program scheduled Car show planned again In Nashville The Four TbwnsHp Water Roaources CouadlwiUaadu*e|uidedw«tatatoa ami natural and cahrnal htotmy pauaamadoas from 9 ant to I puss. Sanmdqt Jane 19. on the Three Uta in Rirbland Township. From piaat and bird life to *• e*n activ­ ity attoe 1800s, tone *** wffl contan ofan exploration of toe naanai famines, and a discussion of too catoarai htony, of toe Three Lakes chain. The Three Lata are located on 35* Street. Riddantoa and are pan of a larger system that begina wito w — wn_ y.--- a. r^ rramevuie utock os rraswvn* ivwnrap, moving onward through GuB Lake and GnB Creek, through the Three Labes, and on to toe rahmatoo Rivet Dr. Stephen K. Hetetou. MMUfoto |» feasor * Kellogg Biokgicai Safoou and toe Dept of Zoology at Middgan State University, win diacaas toe Uakages between groundwaeer. wutiendb, lubes and stteama in toe area wito apadfic aagaada kt the Three Labas. Local Hiaarate Rich Statata wffl tok about mill activity of too aaaa data* toe 1800a. Oa toe water, toar guidee wifi lead small groups through ire totals point out natural features and dtocure toair *8*0cance. This event is fete, but pi wgjanwkia to required J* Ihrentoy, June 10. Ftotirfoan east ftntoh their own canoe or kayak, pad­ dles, peddle partner, and life vents. Participants under 18 mutt be nocompnoand byaeaduk. For more iefonutofou, call be Konheiser at 2694644426 (daytime). Caroi Baber at 2694294100, or Mm Lutaforr* 2694294297. The fourth annual Classic and Antique Car Show is planned for 8 *.m. to 2 pjn. Saturday, June 19, in downtown Nashville. Thia year's car show includes a couple of new events, including a model car contest for chOdreo 5 to 13 yean of age and dis­ plays of antique tractors and motorcycles. Children should bring their models down the baseball diamond in Riverside Park by 10 am. to show and be judges. Each child will receive an award fro bis or her model The models will be judged in three age groups: 5- to 7-year-olds. 8- to 10-yearoldkand ll-to 13-year-dds. There will also be plenty of fun for older car enthusiawi. Registration for the car show starts at 8 am. The first 250 cars to regharr will be given dash plaques. A pho­ tographer will be on hand to take pictures of all cars as they enter the gate. Local and area merchants once again have donated money for the 63 trophies that wiB be awarded at 2 pm There alao will be village wirtr garage and yard sales. Local dsurehes and organizations will have food booths in addition to the car show's annual Mtod chfcken dinner. Any group or organization interested in having a booth at the car show should con­ tact Ruth Hickey at (517) 852-0925 For more mfotrnttion. call Den Kielipgg at (517) 852-2319 .gr Ralph Raeey * 4417) 726- The eaooi fheepon Aho* Baaqu* will be held Sssnrdey titonoou and evening, lane 19, at the Fnepeet Crnntay Itooa. Barnard Society to meet June 14 Ctty Band returns Wednesday nights The tafitia. of summer concerts in the parit reams tins week as the Hastings City Band kicks off its 2004 season. The first concert was held June 9 and toe next is adtoduled for 7:30 pjn Wednesday. June 16. at Hsh Hmchery Park. The band which is sponsored by the City the Hastings High School Band Roon. fMtnunentalists of at least high school age should show up this evening * 7 pjn. Rabaarta begin win bo June 15,22.29 and J*y6. The concerts will consist of a healthy dore of patriotic, broedway, marches and many favorite light classics written for coocest bands. Other concerts this summer will be <m June 23 and 30. and July 7. Directors far the band this season will be Joan Dave jusixuci is assocuuc Dana uaswui iot O We Bantings Aiea Schools and Mncqueen is Hmto«sRc>trey win tenia aiato area8°^ aatingsGiuauyOub. SZX * 25. * foe Patrons are encouraged to bring the , entire family, complete with lawn chairs included, red wiB be served daring regtontion, at 11:45 am. The evam to epan to evtsysree of an goifiv abBhtos. Co* of toe atat to 960 per person. A hole-in-one contest to befog sponsored by Gavin Buack-Foutiac for a new automobile, pins many other prizes. Proceeds of the evem wffl support foe Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at YMCA camp. The purpose of the conference is to develop and instiU life-tang leadetsbfo qualities in the community's youth. In foe pa* few years, more than 100 area atndema have attended this program. Anyone who would like to pfoy in this outing should call Onia Cooley ■ 948­ 4400 or any Rotarian to regfoter for the fen. Youth theater group plans play Christopher Weaver, who directed “Cheaper by the Daren* five yean ago for the Summer Youth Theatre program of the Thornapple Arts Council, is returning to His assistant this year will be 2003 Blood drive set today In Nashville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 pm. today. Thursday, June 10, * the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St, Nashville. Blood donors mu* be u lean 17 yean old. weigh 110 pounds or more, be in good general health and should have not donated blood within the 56 days of the date of the drive. Consistent blood donations are needed year-round to maintain a stable blood sup­ ply far patients in nearly 70 Michigan bospita. But blood donations typically drop during the summer months, especially around holiday weekends. The Red Crore considers a dnee-day sup­ ply safe and adequate for meeting the needs of hospital patients in 63 Michigan coun­ ties. In the pan month, the overall blood supply has see-sawed between two and three days, with supplies of Type O-negative plunging as low as a two hours. 1b learn about blood drives in the area, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE Editor Castleton Township citizen Donald Wiggins asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners for a third time Tuesday morning to explain why a majority of its members had a secret meeting April 14. Wiggins first asked the question at the board's April 27 meeting, repeated the ques­ tion at the board's May 25 meeting and Tuesday brought it up again during public comment. He said Commissioner Tom Wing’s attemp*. at an explanation was inade­ quate May 25 and noted he has not received an answer at all from the rest of the board. Five board members, constituting a major­ ity of the eight-member commission, met in secret by invitation only at the Baltimore Township Hall Wednesday evening, April 14. Wing said it was a caucus to talk about Republican Party business and County Clerk Deb Smith has insisted no county business was conducted. Wiggins contended there were no party officials present at the meeting. He added that in a 1978 case, an attorney general ruled that a party caucus of 17 Democrats without any Republicans in atten­ dance was illegal, violating the Open Meetings Act Wiggins said, in light of Wing's attempted explanation, "We’re forced to trust his state­ ment since no minutes (of the secret meeting) were taken... There is no we way we really can be assured that no county business was conducted. All other attendees have failed to disclose their activities.*' The five commissioners who attended were Wing, Jeff Mackenzie. Sandra James, Clare Tripp and Ken Neil. Other elected officials included Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, former State Rep. Terry Geiger and Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers. Only Wing and Smith have made any pub­ lic comment on what the meeting was about and why it was held. “The County Board is supposed to have a policy of responding to all queries.” Wiggins said. “But I haven’t received any.” In other business at its meeting Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Adopted a resolution to approve an agri­ cultural processing renaissance zone for Superior Corn Products, which is planning to build an ethanol plant in Woodland Township. * Discussed sending a letter to Stale Rep. Gary Newell supporting a bill to tax manu­ factured houses and mobile homes, which under current law are taxed only $3 per mdnth. “It’s a question of fairness,” said Mackenzie. “We all ought to pay property taxes.. Tripp agreed, saying that if the tax was approved, perhaps there would be less oppo­ sition to development of mobile home parks and manufactured housing. Commissioner Don Nevins said, “I don't understand this. These taxes are being paid already.” Nevins reasoned that landlords and mobile home park owners pass along their property tax costs to those who live in such low income housing, so another tax would be unfair. • Approved a bid of $1,866 for an emer­ gency electrical repair to a home under the housing program. The money will be paid from a community development block grant • Approved the amended purchase agree­ ments for two lots in the Southeastern Village, from lot Nos. 17 and 18 to lots #18 and #19. • Adopted a resolution to accept the M-37 corridor access management plan. • Approved a petty cash fund for $50 for the Barry County Commission on Aging. • Noted that the next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. June 22, at the Irving Township Hall on Wood School Road. No contests in area school elections June 14 oy ivrarae westover Staff Writer Next Monday’s annual school board elec­ tions for Hastings. Delton. .Maple Valley. Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg have no contests, but the public is still encouraged to still cast a vote. Hastings In the Hastings public schools, two, fouryear seats are open. They are held by current Board President Patricia Endsley and Treasurer Eugene Haas, both of whom are seeking re-election. Endsley has served on the board since August 1985. She is a 1966 graduate of Hastings High School and has four grown children, all of whom graduated from Hastings. One main reason Endsley chose to run for re-election is that she has a “vested interest," with five grandchildren in the Hastings School System. Being with the board since 1985 has pro­ vided Endsley with plenty of experience, especially during times when there is a budg­ et crunch. “The experiences of having been through it (lough budget times), before, gives me a dif­ ferent outlook.” she said. Endsley lives on a farm in the Hastings area with her husband. Gordon, who is also a Hastings graduate. Haas has served two 4-year terms and brings further experience to the board. He has served as treasurer for the Hastings School board and said he is interested in con­ tinuing the work as they face “very difficult" times financially, a problem that schools across the state are also facing. With a master's degree in finance and expe­ rience serving as treasurer, Haas said be has a “broad understanding of school finance.” Haas said with the difficult times in schools there is an opportunity to explore options or ideas that may not have been looked at during better financial times. With the school possibly moving toward more times of restricted funds, there may also be a future opportunity to partner with other schools and further provide students with an “outstanding educational opportunity.” Haas, who works for Consumers Energy, lives in the area with his wife, Marjorie Haas, principal at Pleasantview Elementary. They share a blended family of six grown children. DeHou KeBoa The Delton Kellogg School Board also has two seats open. Current Board President Sandy Barker and Trustee Joseph Noto both are running unopposed. Barker has served eight years on the Delton school board. She has lived in the Delton area for 28 years with her husband, Joe. They own Sajo's Pizza in Delton and have two children, both of whom are Delton graduates. Noto has served on the board for 20 years, with all of his four children graduating from the Delton Schools. He is a retired student support special ist/counselor in the Battle Creek Schools and a retired lieutenant colonel from the Air Force, where he was a pilot. Nolo said he is seeking to continue his work on the school board, as the school district is facing some of its “most challenging times.” Having served in the capacity of counselor, educator and teacher. Noto brings a unique perspective to the board. He is able to take his experience and look at the Delton School District and try and do what is best, as each board and school district is different. Noto has lived in the Delton area for 30 years with his wife Jane. They have four chil­ dren and a grandson. Thomapple Kellogg Cynthia L. Ordway and incumbent Don Haney both are running unopposed for a seat on the Thomapple Kellogg School Board in the June 14 annual school election. The TK district also is seeking a two-mill levy on non-homestead property, which will be used to restore the original 18 mills allowed for non-homestead property as part of passage of Proposal A. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. next Monday. Residents will vote at either the art room at the high school or at the Freeport Community Center. When asked to tell a little about herself, Ordway said, “I have spent most of my life here in Middleville. I had the awesome expe­ rience of attending middle school and high school here and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1983.” She attended Western Michigan University and currently works at MainStreet Savings Bank in Hastings as a mortgage loan origina­ tor covering the Caledonia, Middleville and Wayland areas. She and her husband, Dave, are also part owners of Three Brothers Pizza in Middleville. *This has proven to be a very exciting ven­ ture that connects’ us even more to the com­ munity which has shown such tremendous support in the past few months,” Ordway said. The family attends the First Baptist Church of M iddlev i I le, where al I of the children are very actively involved in the youth programs. She is a recent member of the Middleville Rotary Club. “Both my husband Dave and I grew up in Midville and love the people tedtfae commijuty and decided to raise our three chjidtpa here,” she said. Aaron is in third grade at Lee Elementary. Emma is a seventh-grader at TKMS and David is a freshman at TKHS. They are all very active in sports. She commented, “I enjoy being their biggest fan! They love school and it is really a positive experience for all of them. The staff and administration at all three schools have proven to be outstanding and 1 feel that the Thomapple Ke llogg School Di strict is one of the best in the area." She sees being on the board as a way to serve the community and the district. “As a first time member of the Board of Education 1 would like to help take the district even far­ ther than it has already come since 1 was a stu­ dent in 1983,” she said. Ordway said, “I believe that dedication to moral and academic excellence in this day and society in which we live is of highest impor­ tance. Working together with the administra­ tors and continuing to encourage parental involvement in this community to strive for these common goals will prove successful!” Haney has served on the school botrd for one term. He has been the secretary, treasurer and for the last two yean the vice president of the board. He said he welcomes the opportu­ nity to continue to serve the district with a sec­ ond term. He is a certified management accountant through the Institute of Management Accountants. He received his master’s degiee from Grand Valley State University and his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. He is currently employed as the director of fmance/chief fmanacial officer of Pilgrim Manor, Inc., a continuing care retire­ ment community in Grand Rapids. He has been married to Sharon, a TK grad­ uate. for 15 years. She is the owner of Annalaine's, a restaurant and catering service. Their three children attend Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Josh, 13 will be joined by his sister Ashley, 11 at TKMS next year. Jessica, 6. will be at Lee next year. He said, “I believe the role of the Board is to set policy and hire the superintendent. 1 am excited about the improvements our district has made but I recognize that we have much more to accomplish to ensure our students are receiving the best education possible. “We have many challenges ahead as the stale’s economy is slow to recover, placing a financial strain on the local school districts in the wake of the many cost increases the dis­ trict sees each year,” he says. He continued. “We must manage our finan­ cial resources very carefully until the schools are fully funded once again. This will require many tough decisions and teamwork from the community, board, administration, and staff in the Thomapple Kellogg schools." The need for the millage vote is that the Headlee amendment includes a rollback factor which effectively reduces the levy each year. Non-homestead property includes commer­ cial, industrial and second residences. It does not apply to a family’s primary residence or to land being used for agriculture. In 1995 the voters in the Thomapple Kellogg district approved an 18-mill levy for 10 years to be levied on the non-homestead property in the district From 1995 to 2003, the 18-mill levy was rolled buck to 16.260 mills. In June 2001 the voters approved a onemill levy to restore the original 18 mills. The Headlee factor was then applied to the one mill, which was rolled back to .9468 mills in 2003. If the 2004 reduction factor of .9759 is applied the original and restored millage the rale for the 2004/05 fiscal year will become 16.7921 mills. Complicating the financial outlook for the district is that over the past several years, the foundation grant from the Stale of Michigan has been reduced. In the 2002/2003 school year the per stu­ dent reduction was $64, for a total loss of $181,632 to the district This resulted in local budget cuts to survive this loss in revenue. During th i s the 2003/2004 sc bool year the loss has been $74 per student or $214,230. The district compensated by offering early retirement to more experienced teachers and hiring replacements at the entry level and other belt tightening measures. There may be an additional loss of funds for this year or it may be added to the projected costs for next year. Because of retirement cost increases during the 2004/2005 school year, the district will lose an additional $295,300 or more next year. Then the stale figures the foundation grant by reducing the total for the school through what is raised through the 18 mill non-homeslead levy, not by the Headlee rolled Lack amount. Anyone who has questions about the upcoming school board election can call Superintendent Kevin Konarska at 795-5521. Applications for absentee ballots for the June 14 election are also available at the adminis­ tration building. MapfeVMtey Voters in the Maple Valley School District will simply be "taking care of business" when they go to the polls for the district’s annual election Monday. School Board President Jerry Sessions is running unopposed for his seat on the school board and the two ballot proposals are renewals of the 18 mills non-homestead prop­ erty tax and a two-mill renewals, neither of which will increase taxes. "I want to make sure everyone knows that this is not a tax increase,” said Maple Valley Superintendent of School Clark VbL. “Every school district in the state has an 18-mill non­ homestead tax levy and they renew it every five or ten years. It’s ten years here in Maple Valley. "The two-mill levy protects only protects the 18-mill levy from a possible reduction in the per pupil amount allotted to schools when it subject to the tax rollback. Approving the proposals, will not raise taxes, it will only maintain cunent funding for the school dis­ trict." The polls will be open Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the music room at Maplewood Elementary and the gym at the Kellogg Community Center. Lakewood Lakewood voters will elect two members to four-year seats on the Board of Education next Monday June 14. The two candidates for the two sets are incumbent Tim Tromp and newcomer Jeff Gibbs. Tromp lives in Lake Odessa. He is a prac­ ticing attorney. He and his wife, Lori, have four children in the Lakewood schools. Gibbs is a 1986 Lakewood graduate and now lives in Sunfield. He works for Dell Computers, is a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserves and is president of the Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board. He has been a Sunfield Lion for 11 years, coaches baseball and is a Cub Scout leader. He and his wife. Brenda, have two children in the Lakewood School system. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10,2004 — Page 3 JUDGE FORUM, continued from page 1 said, “1 offer a choice of a candidate who is common. I went from (Delton Kellogg) high school to marriage, to being a stay-at-home mom. to graduating from Western Michigan University in 1993 " She earned her law degree at Cooley in 1996 and has been in private practice since, the last four years in Delton. Steele said she has a lot of practical experi­ ence in hadling cases involving children and she has raised two children henelf. • William Doherty, Hastings attorney, said it’s important to note that the probate judge deals with a lot of divorce, child abuse, neg­ lect, guardianship and juvenile deliquency cases. He said he has been practicing law longer than any of the candidates, since 1988. He also drew on personal experience by saying he was the primary care giver at home while his wife. Laura, earned her medical degree. • Stephanie Fekkes, current appointed judge, waived her time in favor of a longer closing statement. The first question from the audience was directed to Fekkes. about a charge in a Banner letter to lhe editor that she was “soft on crime." “No. I do not. Every case should be judged on its merits," she said. “I follow the law." Sharon Christensen asked all candidates what encouraged them to run. Doherty said he drew his inspiration from his parents, who were Irish immigrants. Evans said it's because of his concern for children. "1 want them to get a hand, the help they need, to help get kids at least to the start­ ing line.” Kuzava said. “I find lhe task of resolving cases very rewarding and pleasing." He added that judgeships don't become available often, “so it's the opportunity." "It’s the subject matter I'm interested in," said Steele. “I’m interested in guardianships, custody, juvenile issues... I bring the experi­ ence of Tve been there.'" Barb Cichy asked about prospects for a juvenile facility in Barry County. Fekkes said that issue was addressed by a failed proposal for Barry and Eaton counties jointly. “It would cost over a million dollars at a time when budgets are constrained." she said. "Our focus is on families remaining together." Steele agreed about the effort to keep fam­ ilies together, and said she'd like to see more efforts made for teen centers to give kids that age something to do rather than get into trou­ ble But on a juvenile detention center, she said. “We don't know if we have the numbers that warrant building a facility." Doherty said. "I would agree we don’t have the numbers, but with the hundreds of thou­ sands of dollars we spend outside the county for renting beds, we may be getting close." He added that he'd like to stress preven­ tion. Evans said. “A detention center would be a great idea if we could afford it. When we have offenses committed, we've got no place for them to go (in Barry County)... I can can say that if we build it, they will come." He also said he believes in prevention pro­ grams, saying “kids need an outlet, and idle ness is the devil's workshop." Kuzava said. “A lot of times the kids belong at home... If there were funds avail­ able. they'd be better directed to other pro­ grams." Jane Groendyk then asked bow the candidats feel about the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. Steele called it “a wonderful program. Advocates ate saintly people who give their time. There's only so much attorneys can do. CASA takes time to get to know the kids and what’s going on with them." Fekkes commented, “I don’t think there is one of us up here would not support CASA. It's imperative to have them (the advocates) involved.” Doherty agreed, saying. “I don’t think any­ Hastings AD also to be rec coordinator Director. Former CERC coordinator Judy Johnson had been dividing her time as assistant princi­ pal al the high school and coordinator. The move now allows Johnson lo be a full time Assistant Principal. by Heather A. Reed Miller does see some changes in what the township is now and what was like when he was supervisor before. The main difference is growth, both in population and the types of homes being built in the area. "A large part of Orangeville used to be all cottages, now there are more year-round homes then there were 30 years ago," said Miller. being done." He did say, however, he would like to establish some kind of truancy court. “If they don't graduate, they won't suc­ ceed." Evans said. Doherty agreed that truancy is one of his most important issues. "We need to do something about parents who don't get their kids to school." he said. Doherty added he'd like So have acme kind of evening court so parents wouldn't have to miss a whole day of pay. “There's no way we should have to take people away from their joba," he said. Kuzava stressed equal access to the justic system, regardless of financial circumstances. Steele said she'd like to start up a founda­ tion for children who have come from foster homes. “Education is the answer," she raid. “Let’s give these kids a chance to succeeo." She agreed truancy is a big problem and suggested coming up with "things for kids to do rather than go look for trouble." Staff Writer A resounding "no comment” was the tone at Monday’s public hearing on the proposed Hastings Area Schools budget for 2004-2005. as only administrators and the press were in attendance. The proposed $23,483,414 budget has seen a decrease of 2.12 percent on the rev­ enue side and reactive cuts of 1.3 percent on the expenditure side. Part of the cuts involved the layoffs of six teachers, Dustin Gill. Susanne Glerum, Anthony Marsiglia. Trisha Mosley, Amy Oster and Kelly Petersen. In this proposed aspect of the budget. Is her closing statement, Fekkes said it is important all of lhe people's questions are answered. "Feel free to write or call me and ask about my philosophies," she said. She said she came to Hastings in 1991 and has been giving to the community ever since. She's been a leader in the movement for a domestic violence shelter, started the Law Day mock trial program for kids and has been city attorney. “Giving back to the community that gives So you is the best thing you can do," she said. Kuzava reiterated his concepts of compe­ tency, dignity, competence, and said he believes he measures up on all of them. Steele closed with the promise she's local and intends to stay that way. "I've lived here since I waaS yean old and I’m not going anywhere," she said. "I'm well qualified. I will treat everyone witfl respect and dignity." Doherty said, “I think we have several fine candidates, bat 1 can distinguish myself with family values." He pointed to his service with Rotary, the Presbyterian Church, coaching soccer and being a primary caregiver in the home. "Anybody can say say anything.” Evans said, “but listen to people and then watch what they do." He most recently coach the Hastings High School mock trial team. . - ---- a------- g Cooley said it's good for lhe students in the long run to have one person being able to focus on the job, as opposed to have two peopto splitting the duties Johnson and Mike Schneiderhan will con­ tinue to serve as assistant principals, with Tun Johnston as principal. He said he sees the recent growth in the population has increased the demand for water and sewer improvements. Most of the water, in the area is being pumped out to homes by 40 feet deep wells, some of which have been going dry in the last few years. "The roads in the township have always been a problem, but they are better the they were 16 yean ago," said Miller, "and the township hall has always been too small." The township shares the hall with the fire department. One possible way to solve the cramped quarters is if the township builds a new hall and lets the fire department take over the current building. Miller said be will take on all issues as they come up, but these are the ones on his mind now. The next Township Board meeting is July 6 Staff Writer Edward Schellinger. who baa served as appointed treasurer for the village of Middleville for several yean, at first to an elected position and then appointed, resigned from the position, effective immediately, after adjournment of the June 8 council meettog. In his letter of resignation he wrote, "I have always wanted to see the village prosper and grow in a controlled and correct manner. I have enjoyed my part yean being involved and have never taken any action without the knowledge and approval of the Village Council. Effective immediately. I resign my position as Village Treasures;" Village Manager Ron Howell has appoint­ ed village finance director Chris Mugridge as interim treasurer to oversee the summer tax collection. This appointment will go to the council for a vote Tuesday, June 22. The council also will have lo appoint a new treasurer. in his letter. Schellinger said the duties of the treasurer are set by the council and include signing all checks, reconciling the checking account, inverting funds, preparing the summer taxes, including the delinquent tax report, and other duties assigned by coun­ cil. “This procedure continued through three village managers very successfully." he stat­ ed. Schellinger told The Banner and Sun and News that his reasons for resigning are per­ sonal. He did not mean to cause any difficul­ ties for the village by resigning at this time. Correction: The photo supplied to the Banner two weeks ago, depicting a jet ski on the Thomapple River near Tyden Park during the the instruction expenditures are decreas­ ing by 4.1 percent, with $127,007 which “is due to savings from teacher retire­ ments, staff reductions and elimination of instructional programs, offset by contrac­ tual wage increases.” Because 80 to 85 percent Of a school’s budget is tied to salaries for staffing, and a required amount of supplies are needed to run a school, after schools work to make practical cuts, the area of salaries is nften cut (through layoffs) in tough eco­ nomic times. In some areas, when a staff member retires the position is not filled as a means to save funds. Another area that saw a decrease in expenditure is in transportation (salaries) with a decrease of $41,166 with “the elimination of bus routes and adjustments to reflect actual expenditures as a result of the shortened school year.” With some retirements in the trans­ portation area, the school did not replace the drivers who left, thus eliminating some routes. In the proposed budget per-student state funding support will be $7,203, compared to last year’s number of $7,215. Superintendent Chris Cooley noted the Sm BUDGET, Tarry wid Deborah Loftus with their children Malory, Banana and Downktr in 2003. (Photo courtesy of Loftus Family) More than 1,000 officers attend funeral for former Hastings man by Heather A. Reed flood, was taken by Penny Huss. at 7:30 p.m. Schools budget hearing draws few by Marcie Westover Probate judge candidates (from left) Jill Steele, David Kuzava, Stephanie Fekkes. M Doherty and Thomas Evans share a laugh with moderator Bob Dwyer (with micro­ phone) during ths candidates' forum at lhe First Friday session. by Patricia Jahan Ex-Orangeville supervisor Boyce Miller back on job J-Ad Graphics Intern With Linda BUckmores recent announce­ ment of her retirement as Orangeville Township Supervisor for health reasons and the election not until November, there was only one replacement that made sense. The new interim supervisor, Boyce Miller, already knows all about the job he needs to do. He was the township’s supervisor from 1988 to 1996 and is not planning to hold down the fc.i only until the election. jodfeFekkes immediately pointed to “alternative therapeutic jurisprudence, it's the wave of the future" in handlirg substance abuse issues. She also said she'd like to find ways to get more funding for worthwhile programs and find better ways to deal with parents who do not live under lhe same roof Evans said he's all for innovation, but the “No. 1 issue is to continue the programs already in place, carry out the great that's Middleville Treasurer drops post oy ivumvk wcmovct Staff Writer Some shuffling of staff at the Hastings High Sciiool has Athletic Director Stephen Hoke now also serving as coordinator of the Community Education and Recreation Center. Hoke previously had a shared title as ath­ letic director and as assistant principal at the high school. He will remain as athletic direc­ tor. but will take on the added responsibility with the rec center. Superintendent Chris Cooley said the ath­ letic facilities of the rec center lines up better with the position and work of the Athletic one can uy anything negative about CASA. I think we might want to look for ways to expand it" to divorce cases, for example. “I don't think there's any debate here." Evans said. "I want to put the CASA volun­ teers to work and continue to expand and improve the program." Kuzava called it, "an invaluable service. CASA workers can provide us with valuable information in some cases." Ted Bustance asked about the the most important things they'd like to do if elected pc. 5 J-Ad Graphics Intern More than 1.000 law enforcement offi­ cers from all over the country attended the June 3 funeral for Hastings High School graduate Terrance P "Terry" Loftus in Plainfield. DI. Bagpipes played the mournful sounds of hymns for a man who served as a fed­ eral Drug Enforcement Agency officer when he was killed in a plane crash late last month. "Only one month ago. Terry told a for­ mer supervisor that he had everything that was important — a happy marriage to Debbie, with beautiful children, and a job doing what he loved." said DEA Administrator Karen P. Tandy in her eulogy remarks at the funeral. "He was a man who adored his family and loved his country. And he was a man who was beloved in the DEA. It is no surprise that Terry's last hours were spent living and reflecting on his twin passions — family and flying for (the) DEA. He spent those last hours flying over tus house to shew a colleague Ute center of his heart, comfort­ ing a detective he barely knew who was afraid of flying, removing illegal drugs from the streets of America and sharing family stories about his loving running political debates with his father... and how his children would go to sleep st night watching ’Hannity and Combs.' America is a safer place because of the life Terry lived, with 400,000 more chil­ dren rejecting illegal drugs and choosing a future filled with the same kinds of hopes that filled Terry's dreams as a child. “As Terry looked heavenward on Friday afternoon. 46 new DEA agents took the same oath of office that Terry took 15 years ago." continued Tandy. “Those new agents picked up the mantle for Terry that afternoon. And new agents in training in the future will one day cany a flag bearing his name as a source of inspiration and tribute to Terry for the ideals be stood for and the freedoms be so courageously and valiantly protected." �P«Q* < - Thursday. Jun* 10. 2004 - Th* Hastings Banner Kerry should be true, renounce abortion this is ripped from context and it is only a To the editor: It doesn’t pay to criticize COA lb th* editor: More on the COA millage request on Aug. 3: At a recent leadership seminar in Hastings, one speaker said the most important quality on a leader is integrity. But a verse in the Bible (Proverbs 18:17) wants that every story sounds good until someone starts asking questions. I ask questions: In an ariicle in the Banner Aug. 7. 2003, COA Director Tammy Pennington stated there would be 42 diners at the Hastings Senior site Wednesday. Aug. 6. But under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the list of diners I received only named 26. Which is the truth, the 42 she told the Banner, or the 26 according to FOIA? In that same issue. Pennington said I had signed an agreement, a “Code of Ethics" Under FOIA, she was unable to produce any such document. Was her statement to the Banner true? Again in that same article, the director accused me of making “inappropriate remarks to al least one senior. ”Under the FOIA, she was unable to name the senior, nor quote the remarks. Was her statement to the Banner true? In lhe letter “firing" me as a volunteer, the director said in part that the Client Services Committee (of the COA) deemed my commenu about the “mentally retarded" to border on denial of civil rights. Since I was denied permission to meet with that committee, and the committee's minutes did not make mention of any such "deeming," nor does the chairman of that committee have any recollection of any such discussion. I asked under the FOIA for the name of the person who bad reported my words to the committee, and what those words actually were. She gave no answer. Was her accusation fair? Was it true? In the year 2001 the COA Board hired Medetna Consulting Associates to conduct a series of five public input forums. In Penning's annual report to the people of Barty County, she said "there was consistently high praise for the Commission on Aging staff.” Anyone rend­ ing the Medema Report (every COA Board member has one) will have a very difficult time finding any statemem suggesting "consistently high praise." The issue is not whether the staff deserves praise, but whether the director wrote the truth about this report. See a board member, read the report, and decide for yourself on the honesty of her statement. Now. more information about the dance, as written about by Mary Ann Landon in a recent “letter to the editor." As part of tbr proposal for the use of the COA facility for the dance, the organizer suggested a donation bowl near the door. She thought it would be nice to give gas money to the musicians, and any left over would be donated lo the COA. When the request to the COA was denied, the dance was moved to the Hastings Elks Club, which has already profited more than $100. money which the COA could have had. Now. I move from facts to “opinion." The COA director was unable to approve the dance because “the COA Med no provision for a group of seniors to put on a dance for sen­ iors." I suggest that this was the excuse, not the reason. I think the real reason was that lhe organizer was my wife. Nyla Nye. and that this was done for personal reasons. (Does the word “vindictive" come to mind?) And while the COA honored 243 volunteers at their dinner, Nyla was “overlooked" as invi­ tations were handed out. And when this “over­ sight" was called to the attention of COA man­ agement. they still refused to issue her an invi­ tation. Since she is a volunteer, she paid $5 and attended as the guest of another volunteer. It obviously doesn't pay to criticize the COA! And since Mary Ann Landon recently criti­ cized some of the decisions of COA leadership. I suspect that she will also begin to feel the brunt of their displeasure. Since she receives in-home personal care for her invalid husband on a regular schedule by ladies scheduled for her home, she can expect that it will become “necessary" to change the time of in-home care, or change the care-given to new people, or reduce the amount of care-time she can have. I don't get a vote on COA dances, nor the activities foisted on seniors at the Hastings censer, nor retaining or replacing the director. But I do get a vote on the millage in August And if it tails, the COA and its 27 staff will have to manage on the $600,000 that is left! Harland Nye Hastings John Kerry has gotten himself embroiled in a controversy with his own Catholic church. A few bishops across the United States have instructed priests in their dio­ ceses to refuse Kerry Holy Communion should he show in their parishes. The media has taken note of this and. as usual, when it involves matters of Christian faith, they don't get it. Kerry wants to plead matters of con­ science. He isn't really pro-abortion, only 46 pro-choice." That is, he is "personally opposed to abortion," but feels conscience bound to "uphold the law of the land" and to "represent all of his constituents." That has a pious ring to it, but in truth it is a red herring dragged across the trail to draw attention away from what's really going on with him and other Catholic pub­ lic figures like him. He is in a state of rebellion from the faith that he has solemn­ ly professed. ' If he is the Catholic in good standing that he professes to be, then he has renewed his baptismal vows on many occasions. Those vows include the renun­ ciation of Satan and all his works, and a turning away from evil. As a professing Catholic, he is publicly committed to upholding the entire faith of the church. OK, so what about conscience? The Catechism of the Catholic church states that a person "must not be forced to act contrary to his conscience." So why have these bishops taken aim at Kerry? Because New judge has anti-gun agenda To the editor Why are Stale Representative Gary Newell and State Senator Patty Birkholz getting into the act of endorsing a judge when they know liUie about the job or the person? Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes, who recently was appointed retiring Judge Richard Shaw’s successor, is anti-gun, Just look at that anti-CCW Hastings city ordi­ nance she tried to pass until it was struck down by the courts. So if Biikholz and Newell support Fekkes, they’re anti-gun, too. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill also supports her. He is anti-gun too. I think Judge Fekkes has an agenda. EMen Shellenbarger. Hastings part of the story. The Catholic church presumes that in acting according to one's conscience, that conscience is well formed. It is firmly grounded in the truth of God's revelation and hxs submitted to the authority of the church's teaching. With respect to abortion, there is absolutely no ambiguity in what lhe church believes, nor has ’here been any for 2000 years. By placing himself in opposition to definitive church teaching, Kerry has shown himself to be both perverse and obstinate. His public statements show that his conscience, far from being formed by the teaching of the church he professes to believe, is in fact malformed Pope John Paul II has made it unmistak­ ably clear that people like Kerry are acting as a magisteriurn unto themselves and have thereby placed their souls in jeopardy. He told the American bishops in San Francisco that it was a "grave error" to imagine that "dissent from the teachings of the Magisteriurn is totally compatible with being a good Catholic and poses no obsta­ cle to reception of the sacraments." The Canon Law of the Church also pro­ vides a basis for Kerry to be denied the Eucharist. Article 2272 says, "Formal cooperation in an abortion constitutes a grave offense. The Church attaches the canonical penalty of excommunication to this crime against human life.” Kerry's lame excuse that.he is not pro­ abortion, only "pro-choice," is phenome­ nally hypocritical. Imagine him saying "Well, I’m personally opposed to slavery, but I support in retrospect the right of the Confederate Stales of America to choose." Or. "I'm personally opposed to anti­ Semitism, but I support the right of the German people to choose." He would act more honorably if he sim­ ply gave up the pretense of being a faithful Catholic and devoted himself to being the politician that he is. In the meantime, the media will have a field day with these bishops. They will be caricatured as ecclesiastical bullies and imperious, holier-than-thou-judges of a man who desires nothing more than to be true to his "conscience." In fact, they are being faithful to their calling as shepherds of Christ's flock. It is supremely their duty to guard the faithful against the collective lies of the "culture of death,” as John Nul has so aptly described us. Their excommu­ nicating of Kerry is an act of love, a wake­ up call to someone who has imperiled his Y/rtta U» A Letter MMWTHetiuuM: ) (Know Your LegWjrtors: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Al letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AH that wilt be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. 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U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Mfchigan Legtafetura Gov. Jennifer Granhoim, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (AH of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbkkhote@senate.mictogan.gov Slate Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. immortal soul. It is meant not to kick him out. but to bring him back home. The Catholic faith, you see. takes seriously the matters of sin and hell. The post-modern world considers these things a joke, but Kerry, as a publicly pro­ fessing Catholic, supposedly takes them as seriously as the Church does. If he truly does, a public repentance is in order. If he doesn’t, then he should cease his empty profession of a faith he no longer really believes. Outward appearances mean little. It is what is lodged deep in our hearts that truly matters. St Paul the Apostle long ago rec­ ognized the conflict between pious out­ ward professions and a heart that has strayed from the truth. He wrote. "For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly, neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew. which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter, whose praise is not of men. but of God.” (Romans 2:28-29). If you will substitute "Catholic” for "Jew" in that, and "baptism" for "circumcision" you will perhaps see what I mean. Gary W. Coates, Hasfingr. Trustee sticks up for the taxpayers To the editor: This letter is intended to show our support and appreciation for Prairieville Township Trustee Becky Gray. We arc grateful for the moxie she has shown in sticking up for the taxpayers of our community. We appreciate the way she has represented the citizens' interested at the sewer meetings. We also understand she has had some personal health issues and we’re glad to bear reports she is on the mend. Abraham Lincoln once said “If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you may fool some of the people all of the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time." Doug and Sharon Ford, Plainwell Riverside Cemetery needs some help To the editor: This is a letter I would rather not write, but it's an issue that needs to be addressed. At Riverside Cemetery, what once were grounds to be proud of now really have been looking as if nobody cares, and here's why: Number one — The weeds around the headstones look like they haven't been trimmed in a long time. I understand they can't be trimmed every day. but surely they shouldn’t be allowed to grow as high as I've seen them. It's especially bad on the south side. Number two — Where you're supposed to get your waler so you can waler your fresh (lowers, you can hardley find one that works. That means I cany my water from the north side over to the other side of the cemetery. Number three — Speaking of the north side, the water faucet has been dripping for awhile and that's even after you turn it off. What a waste of watger! Number four — The road on the northeast side going into the cemetery if full of bih holes. A little scraping of the road could do wonders. In closing. I would like to say I believe we can do better and give our loved ones who have gone before us a final resting place we can be proud of. Ingrid Wilson-Morgan. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. How to remember Reagan? Former President Ronald Reagan died this past Saturday. How should we remember him or how do you remember him? Ray Lewis. Hastings: *T think he was a pretty good guy. But I don’t know what we should do to recognize his contribu­ tions to American life. Perhaps name a building after him.” “He was an incredible president. I don't think there have been any like him since." Larima Tofan, Middleville" "I think he built a great foundation for the Republican Party. He also raised the level of respect and honor for the Republican Party. He led this country through crises and was a phenomenal president." Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMUhKib,.. Hastings Banner, inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 H■V NkfcRsy, Hustings: naHtetiM. Banner Jonn jacoos jkow •NEWSROOM" David T. Vbunj (Edtor) Elaine (Mbert (Assistant Ed»or) ftetenMudry Patricia Johns DiW txeruer Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsetto Cathy Rooter Mdioe oestuvei Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Rocky Landsman. Gun Lake” “I think he is the great­ est president we have ever had. I was a little dubious when he was elected but very pleased by how well he did." rrMoanc PMM CJa*8*ed ada accepted Monday trough Friday 800 a.m. to 530 pm, Saturday* 830 ajn. to Noon “I think he was a real “class act" in everything he did. This includes being a really good presi­ dent (I am not sure he was the greatest president.)" “I liked him a lot as a person and as a president." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacote attoecripMenNatoe: (25 per year si Berry County W par year in atoning counties S29 per year eteewhere POSTMASTER Send attorvM change* to: P.0 Boe B Hestinge. Ml 48068-0602 Second CtoM Poetage Paid al Hastings, Mi 48058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 10. 2004 - Page 5 BUDGET, continued from page 3----------numbers in the per-student expenditure may seem close (between this year's and last year's amounts), but the new number reflects fewer students, therefore less funds. Hastings will continue to use the short­ er school year and longer school day pro­ gram that officials said worked well dur­ ing the 2003-2004 academic year. The school also will continue the regu­ lar school schedule, as they have dropped block scheduling and teaming. Another area were the school moved to save funds was by offering driver’s edu­ cation at a cost for students, as the State of Michigan was no longer funding school driver's education programs. In the support services area the school saw an increase of $227,636 as a result of the re-installment of the counseling pro­ BARRY COUNTY Planning & Zoning Denuttment 220 W. State St. Haituku, Mi *9058 Ph. (269) 945-1290 Fax (269) 948-4820 May 19, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: This letter serves to notify you that a Site Plan Review is being requested in your area. The request will be heart by the Barry County Planning Commission on May 24, 2004 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Community Room of the Courts & Lay Building, located at 206 West Court Street, in Hastings. You will also find a copy of the application submitted to our office by the applicant that explains exactly what a 'Site Plan* is and where it is to be located. As a courtesy, we are notifying all property owners within 300-ft of the proposed project. Feel free to attend the public hearing if you have any questions or concerns. If you cannot attend the meeting but wish to have a letter read at the public hearing, please send to the following: Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St Hastings Ml 49058 BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MI 206 ■■ ^:itai^,May^&004at7:00PM f the Class Red. Eisenhower/Title 11, which is down $176,454 or 54.91 percent, due to a reduction in carryover from the previous school year. At the state funding sources kvel lhe School Readiness program has been decreased by $20,355 and the At Risk funding has been cut $23,379 all du- to stale funding reductions. Some state revenue funding was only one time grants used during an academic year. The Reading Imprnvement-ASAPLAP grant of $150,000 had no carryover, as it was a one-time grant With $665,277 as the estimated fund balance for the next fiscal year, it is more than possible it will be lower because it it is influenced by factors such as expendi­ tures and retiremenu. Final action on this year's budget will be outlined at the lurk 29 meeting of the Board of Education after the fourth quar­ ter budget amendment for 2003-04 will be gram. Cooky Mid as soon as the school was able lo reinstate die counseling program at the semester break, that it was “a top proposed. The proposed 2004-05 budget will be acted on at the next meeting of the board at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the Hastings Middle School. In other business Monday, the school board: • Approved the O-K Conference realignment in the O-K Gold where Hamilton will join the conference and Wyoming Park and Holland Christian will leave. ■ Approved the bids for roof projecu on Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary schools with the low bid of $89,841 from Quality Roofing and Construction Inc. They also approved a roof replacement for the Central Annex with a bid for $45,000 from Mueller Construction. The funds for the projecu come out of the bond, not the general fund. priority". The school system's actions to decrease expenditures is directly linked to a reduc­ tion in revenue from local, state and fed­ eral sources. Local source* of revenue are down 1.83 percent, as compared to last year, even though many aspects remain at the same level. The large pan of this is the decreased amount of $140,000 in miscellaneous, which is the result of a one time insurance payment. For the federal sources revenue there are a variety of decreases, which include the Titk I grant decreasing $122,123 or down 26.95 percent, which is a result of a reduction in federal funding and a reduc­ tion in carryover from the previous budg­ et Another decrease in federal revenue is / Agenda • Call to order by Chairperson Roll call by Secretary Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes from last meeting: May 10, 2004 PRODUCT Business: Case Number SP-12-2004 Site Plan Review PR-6-2003j James & Cynthia Schwartz Madison Howell (site condominium on M-43) Final Site Plan Review ,, ,, Old Business: Review Case Number SP-26-2003 Tim & Kevin Brodbeck (ethanol plant on M-66 Woodland Twp) John & Suzette Jones (dog kennel @ 13660 S Kellogg School Rd in Barty Twp) Review Case Number SP-4-1997 • Public Comment • Adjourn meeting SOYcarFocd 30 Year Fixed - BewueUy 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly IS Y« Fixed ISYevFoMd-ahmUy 7YaarBafioca 3 Year ARM I Yaw ARM 6375 6 JOO 6.125 6250 5425 5.TJ0 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 050 0.00 6.436 6344 6205 6319 J.7M 5.440 5250 5625 4375 0.00 0.00 0.00 5365 7X52 6239 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 SMW. ISnflMdbMd. of WJ9 Ut few 12 aaw. tan am vwtaia. Let people be heard before making decisions Any government unit in a republic always must be mindful of a free and open process in the conduct of the public's business. That’s why elected officials and even those appointed to help make decisions should be certain that public input has been duly noted and respectfully considered before important policies and decisions are made. In plainer English, let the will of the people be heard before you This common sense practice appears to have been bypassed recently at a Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission meet­ ing. The commission members voted on a developer's rezoning request, but didn't allow for public comment until afterward. As you can see from the two letters shown in this column, the first was sent from the commmission inviting area homeowners to attend the public hearing with comments and/or questions they have on the development The second was the actual agei.da for the meeting. Note the public comment time comes after the commission mem­ bers were to discuss and vote on the issue in question. That's like shooting first and asking questions later, or like a teen getting a very strange tattoo and then asking his parents afterward what they think of it In their defense. Planning and Zoning Commission members dealt with the issue before in an earlier public hearing, but when it was brought up again at a subsequent meeting, the right thing to do would have been to allow the invited residents who showed up to speak beiore a final decision was made. The public's window of opportunity for speaking at public meet­ ings shouldn't be so limited. It is entirely possible those who want­ ed to speak at the second meeting before a decision was made had new information worthy of further consideration. Allowing them to speak only after the fact can only frustrate the public and lead them to believe their local government doesn't really care about how they feel. Every local government unit should have a flexible policy on public input at meetinjs. For far too long, the Barry County Board of Commissioners allowed public comment of only three minutes per person, just after the start of each meeting. A few were allowed more time, but most were limited in their ability to speak to their elected representatives. What also made that policy unfair was that people attending could not talk about issues as they came up later in the meeting, because their allotted time had expired. The County Board, in recent meetings has begun to allow public comment also at the end of the meetings, particularly during night sessions at township halls around the county. However, that could take us back to the problem of public input after the decision already has been made. All public meetings should include a common sense policy about letting the public speak during delibrations of important issues. This doesn’t mean a public hearing should be called for every matter. It does mean that a certain amount of limited public comment should be permitted and even encouraged at the same time issues are being t discussed by the board. To be sure, allowing too much public comment can lead to cum­ bersome and lengthy meetings, or even worse, a free-for-all with no adequate control. Indeed, democracy should not be chaos. An orderly and common sense approach is in order for all public meetings. The more people believe they're being beard and respect­ ed, the better they will accept decisions that may not be to their lik­ ing. Let’s start by making sure provisions are made for orderly pub­ lic communication during any time in a meeting, not just during cer­ tain specific small windows of opportunity. Why no explanation for secret meeting? ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM that the Annual Election will be held on JUNE 14, 2004 The place (or places) of election are indicated below: Citizen Donald Wiggins seems upset there has been no adequate explanation for that secret meeting of a majority of county commis­ sioners April 14 at the Baltimore Township Hall. I share his concern. Wiggins asked for a second time at the May 25 meeting at Orangeville Township and for a third time Tuesday morning. Commissioner Tom Wing should be commended for attempting to explain, but none of the other four who were present at that secret meeting. Jeff MacKenzie, Clare Tripp. Sandra James and Ken Neil, have responded. They all were silent while Wing defended what he called a party caucus, held without key members of the party’s exec­ utive committee on hand. Republican and Democratic party meet­ ings in Bany County actually are open to anyone. A few years ago, J-Ad sponsored a freedom in information semi­ nar. We invited Michigan's attorney general, now our stale governor. Jennifer Granholm, to moderate the session. One of the questions asked from a public official was about when a government body can hold an unposted meeting. She answered without missing a beat, •never." Then she proceeded to explain when closed meetings could be held, but she reminded the elected officials they still are respon­ sible to notify the press as to the reason for the meeting. She said failure to do so. might give the public the idea they had something to hide or they were doing the public's business in private, which is not legal under Michigan law. The public, not just the press, deserves an adequate explanation from four of the five who took part in an unethical, if not illegal, meeting of a majority of the board. They should tell us why they did an end run around the Open Meetings Act, why they felt a need lo steal way into the dead of night into a rural building for a meeting by invitation only. if they do not feel it’s any of the public's business, they need to held accountable. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM and PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY GENE HAAS (4 YEAR TERM) (4 YEAR TERM) The following propositions or questions wffl be voted upon: NONE The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. of the same Election Day. Dated: May 5,2004 Donald A. Meyers Secretary, Beard at Education �Page 8 - Thursday. June 10. 2004 - The Hastings Banner GET IN THE GAMEI 2QM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of Hastings June 14“-18“ — 9 a.m.-noon Registration: Monday, June 14th, 8:45 a.m. 231 S. Broadway (front of the church) We welcome children 3 years old to those who have completed 5th grade Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MOI Lacey Road, Dowii^. MI 49050. Ptoter, Stew Otastead (416) 754-3021 ctavch pboee. Sunday Service 9J0 un.; Saaday Sckaoi 110 a*4 Saaday Ewafaf Service 600 pja.; BMe Stody A Prayer That Wedaaaday a**s 6:30 M-37 Sarah at M-79. Rev. Richod Moore. Prater. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269 9454995. Church webuie: www. hopeam.org Church Fas No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Draarn Office boon. WedJThura.. 9 un. to I p-m. Sunday Morning: 930 im Sunday School. 10:45 un. Morning Workup. Sanday. 6-1 p.m Sr. High Youth Sunday evening service 6 pjn. Sooshme PreSchooi (ages 3A4). Iteeaday. Thursday from 9-11 JO tea.. 12-2:30 pan Wednesday 6-1 pjn. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal * 6 pjn./. Wednesday 64 p m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 Al). Ihdneadey. 7 pjn. - P-«- ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S fafferaoe. Fattier Al Rowell. Ptoter. Sanoday Maas 4:30 pjn.; Sanday Maaaea IJO a*. and 1100 a*.; Cofeaafao Stewfay 3:304:15 P“ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wert Suae Road. Hwxrap. Mfe W. Oeytea Garmon. Prater 7aaday1r9ml9J0a*.; data far M ** Moran* Wontap 10:45 Ln Nanery provided. Saaday Evcatag Service. 600 pjn. Wadneafay activities 700 pjn. are: Rainbows or JJ. BMe Quiz (apn 2 trough 7 or tint grade), Kifa Club or faofar BMe quiz (apn 1-12); Y*fe Mtainri* or Then Bibte Quiz (apt 13-19); Ad* BMe Shady - No ■petioats. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Ha—^s, Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Safe Phone 945­ 2654. Wontap Services: Saaday, 10:30 a*.; Saaday Scbool. 9:30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -featoer Church of the World-Wide Aapttcan rinnmlnr " 315 W. Oeaaer St (comer of S. Broadway md W. Center SL). Orach Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Chariei P McCabe HI. Rector Mr F. William Vbetbras. Director of Mask. Sunfay Wontap-Sun. and 10 un. CtaMreu'a Cb*>el rad Sanday School at 10 un Sunday Nanery Available * 10 un. CHURCH or THE NAZAEENE 1716 Nor* Broadway. Bev. Ttantn Oyar. faater. Sunday farvkm: 9:45 a*. Sunfay Sctiool Hour. 1100 ute Mon** Wontap Sank* 600 B*. avofa* Sovicr. Wbfaiifay. 700 B*. Same* far Afafe The* andOnidraL CEDAR CREEK BULE CM* Croak Rd^ I an. Soath. Paster ■rc* Braahaai, Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 625-5543. Sanday School * 945 m; WonMp 1100 un.; Ewufap Service * 600 p*.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNTTED MZTHODBT CHURCH M-79 Wml Pastor Ken VanghL (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worah* 10 un.ll in; P.O. Boa 63. Haatiapn MI 49051 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowlfaf. Phone 616-721-4077. Praaor Dtaane Donee Mormon. Service Tunes: Wontap Service 9:45 a*.; Sunday School 11:13 a*. Nanery provided fantar chart h. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-woon. luardij a*tas - Praise Services 7 JO pjn. For ante fafannatioa call the danch office. WOOOGBOVE BRETHREN ORHSTIAN P6IBH 4M7 Coati Grort Rd Putor Robots Shfafcr. Wheelchair accesaibte and devraor. Sanday School 9.30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. nayer Meeting, (cnuo care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCran Rd (lrvu«). Rl Rev. David T. Harwich Rector Sunday Service Tunes 915 ajn. Prayer, 1100 ajn. 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. WoodfandMl 4U97 • 3674061. Reverend Mary Schipper*DeMunmr. Sunday School 9:15 ajn. •Wonhip 10 ajn. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOUC CHURCH NaahviDe. Rev Al Ruaadl. Pasler A uuaaioaof SL RoaeCathobc Oratch. Haatings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 un. GRACE OF GOO FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Ptotor Jranea McKelvey (269) 623-4857. Sunday Service 10:30 ajn.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of Strae Rd and Boltwood St acrora from Tom a Fketor Dnniel Graybill. YoudtPaater. Brian Teed Praaor of Comedmg A Visitation. Market).. Senior Moramg Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Holy Nanery available far all services. Woniap Services 8J0 and 114D Cnmmnmm Wednesday 600 pjn. Evening Prayer service. AH services using the traditional I92S Bock of Coumbob Prayer. For more tflfannnttan and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our webute at hup^/wwwxharchaeck/Mtichurch/a ndrewmatV or email as * rtuvhaa twict*yaboo.com. FIRST BAPTIST C4URCH 309 E Woodhwn, Hastings Prater Dan Currie. Seafar Prater, Prater Daw Wood Sr. - Adnk Ministries; Paster Ryan White. Youth. 930 ajn. Sunday School for all *e»; 10:45 a*.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 p*. a*. Sunday School for all ages KhOO ajn. Adult electives lune through August.. Grow. Grow. Grow.. . a* Brreo. Pamor Brian and Haafaar Thud landh«; Dnacfag with Porc^ines. Prater Don Brial teadmg; and Six bHghry Messengers of God. Jim Dickfaaoo teadu«. Kid's far Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thni 5tb trade) dura* ** H<M> Wonhip Service only. Quizaen 8JO ajn. and Sunday Evening Service 600 pjn. Thursday. 9:30-11 un. Senior Adnk Coffee Hour. Vhmtim ■Me Scheel, (Son4fencs 2004) Aug. 2-6. 9 ajn.-noon. AB Omreh Picnic. Aug. 7th. 5 JO pjn. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awaoa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and BMe Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office, 94M004 for mformaoon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship ar J Faithful Meo GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wedding; IOO p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday, fane 13 - LOO 1950 E M-79 Highway. Nrahville. Ml 49073. Praaor Dot Roacue. (517) 152-9228. Morning Cdebotioa 10 ajn. FdfawsMp H*e before Me service. Nursery. cMldrm’a ministry. A 1000 un. Holy Communion 400-700 p*. Receptioa. Monday, fam 14 - 545 p*. Worn of Fm* Dian* Ou**; 6J0 pm. Baflgmne. Tuesday. June IS - 6J0 pju. BaRgame; 700 pjn. Congtegstional Conor il; 700 p*. Overeaten ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Auonyraous. Wedaesdey. June 16 200 pjn. Conpegation Care; 700 pjn. Holy Cnrnmminn. A Spun-fdled church. Meetmf at the Itfaple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M46 aoudt of Aaayria Rd. Naebvilie. Mkh. 49073. Sun. Pluiae A Worship I0J0 ajn.. 600 p*.; Wad 6J0 p*. Jean Cfab for boys A prh ages 4-11 Pknon David and Roec MacDonald An emu of God's fave. "Where Everyone is Someone Spec*." For afanfaa ctf I-616-731-5194 or I-5I74S2-1M6 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. hfidagra Ave. Hasfa<s, Ml 49051. (269) 945-2931. MfafaBer: DevM Reper. Servuig the Needs of Ora Neighbors! (Philippiaas 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Pterae join as Smday BMe Ores 1000 ajn.; Workup 11OO ajn.. 64)0 p.m Wednesday: B:bte Class 7-00 pjn.. Clarara far al a** FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Praaor Dmid Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m Nanery provided Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenmp. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these load businesses: WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER nod REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions'’ 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phonr 269-945-9414. Micfatei Auk*. Praaor. Thradsday, June 10 - 6:30 Ballgm*. Friday.fane II - wedding rehearsal; 6:30-10 pjn. Rock Group. Saturday. June 12 - 11X30 un. Memorial Service; 400 pjn. HASTINGS FIRFT UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Grom Sued. Hratings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) firncR vnvwrrwe Barrier free buiidfag with devmor to all Boon. Kathy Brown. Praaor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norn Boarm. Mask Duector. Erin Riordan. Office Manager Suntay, 8:15 un. - Sunday School. 9J0 un. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contem­ porary service). Junior Church. Sunday Scbool. 10 30 a.m. Refreshments; 11:00 un. Tradi­ tional Service, Saaday School. Nursery is provided daring both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 7D0 pjn. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8D0 Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY NIGHTS 6:30 LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 pjn. prayer meeting in the lounge FIRST PUSBYTER1AN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Haatmgs. Mkh. 49051. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garmon. Praaor. Sunday Services 94X) un. Traditional Wontap; 104D am Catfee Haar fa the l ounge; 10:45 un. Contemporary Wonkip. The 9:00 Service is broadcast out WBCH-AM 1220. Nmsery care is provided far both services. Jme 14­ 14 Vraatim HMe Srhaat! Prt re^a tratfan faerau are evalahte * the chnrch, * you may regfafar We miraM < fam 16 - 12M Newstetter Dendfee. BELLEVUE Ada 1. Bush. 79 of Bellevue, formerly of Vermontville, Michigan, died, Thursday. June 3, 2004, in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Bush was bom May 24. 1925. in Big Rapids. Michigan, the daughter of Burt and Viola (McCrimmon) Russell. She is survived by her daughter. Sharon Wright, of Bellevue. Grandchildren, James Wright and Sheila of Washington. Shane and Cindy Wright of Hastings. Michigan, Great Grandchildren. Justin and Jessica Wright of Nashville. Michigan. Amber Wright and Teketah Wright of Vermontville and Eric Wright of Onondaga, Great Great Grandchidlren, Dylan. Logan and Nathaniel, two sisters: Harriet Cook of Tempe, AZ, and Lola Boyer of Grand Ledge. Brother, Arthur Russell of Vermontville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Maynard, and brothers, Harold and Norman. There will be no services or visitation. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in memorial of Mrs. Bush. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com |Ruth E. Lepard | LAKE ODESSA - Ruth E. Lepard. age 94. of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning. June 6,2004. Ruth was bom in Sunfield Township on March 4. 1910 to Harmon and Mary (Hoover) Towns. She attended Lake Odessa schools and was married to Forrest Lepard for over 55 years. Ruth had been a member of the Church of the Brethren most of her life ai*d for the past 12 years had been an active member of Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa. She loved her family and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her children. Phyllis (Ivan) Olmstead, Mary Lou (Kingsley) Zerbel. Jack Gattner, Hillis (Nancy) Lepard, Burton (Sandy) Lepard; daughter in-law, Eillene (Red) McIntyre; 24 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; seven great great grand­ children; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Forrest Lepard; son. Larry Lepard; brother. Arlo Towns; and sister. Lulu Fisk. Funeral and committal service were held Wednesday, June 9. 2004 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial took place in Clariuville Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorials may be made to Living Gospel Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. STAUNTON, VA - Arthur Jay Fisher, Jr., 65. husband of Mary Louise (Coiner) Fisher, of 1006 Chestnut Ridge Road. Staunton, died Thursday (Jan. 15. 2004) at his home afte; a long illness. He was born July 27,1938 in Delton, a son of the late Arthur Jay Fisher. Sr. and Bernice (Adams) Fisher. Mr. Fisher graduated from Hope College, Holland, in 1960, where he was a member of the Blue Key National Honor Society and Knickerbocker Fraternity. He taught school for four years at West Ottawa High Scbool. Holland. In 1964, he moved to Virginia and began working at Coiner Auto Parts. In 1968, after the death of the founder, Blair C. Coiner, he became CEO and Chairman of the Board. In 1983, the company name changed to Fisher Auto Pans, which he grew from one location to nearly 300. He founded Federated Auto Parts in 1985, a national marketing group, which has grown to 3900 locations across 48 states and Canada In 2001, be served as chairman of AWDA and was elected to the Automotive Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was chosen to receive the AWDA Memorial Achievement Award, which is given each year to one person nationally. Mr. Fisher was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He was a life master bridge player and was very active in the Democratic Party. From 1981-1988. he owned the Staunton Braves. He coached little league baseball, basketball, soccer, and football and was a mentor to young athletes. He is survived by his wife of 39 years; two sons. Arthur Jay (Bo) Fisher III and his wife. Missy and David Carrington Fisher and his wife Lori; five grandchildren, Benton Carrington Fisher. Riley James Fisher, Christopher Evan Fisher, Arthur Jay Fisher, IV and Abigail Dabney Fisher, a sister. Dawn Phyllis Smith and her husband Loren from Ruskin. FL; a brother, Harold John Tasker of Alpena, Ml; a niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Duane Arthur Fisher, from Charlottesville. A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 18,2004 at Bethel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. William Everhart and the Rev. Clifford D. Caldwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those desiring may make memorial dona­ tions to Bethel Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. 563 Bethel Green Road, Staunton. VA 24401 or to Jacobs Ladder, P.O. Box 555, Urbanna. VA 23175. (Jacob’s Ladder is an organization helping academically bright young people who are in danger of dropping out of school. From the fourth grade to the eighth grade they are enrolled in a summer program where they are taught creative subjects and fol­ lowed throughout the year.) Kenneth Louden |Phyllis J. Cmnk| BATTLE CREEK - Phyllis J. Cronk. 87, of Battle Creek, died Friday, June 4. 2004 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born May 18,1917 in Springvale, MI the daughter of Rolland Lyle and Hazel Harvel (White) Weinberg. Phyllis married Howard D. Cronk on August 9, 1940 in Hastings, Ml and he preceded her in death on March 15. 2003. Phyllis worked on the packaging line at Kellogg Cereal Co. for 15 yrs. She had also worked at Michigan Metal Products Co.Battle Creek prior to Kellogg’s. Phyllis enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling, hunt­ ing and fishing. She is survived by her children, William Hoyt Heath, Jr. and special friend, Phyllis of Grand Rapids. MI; daughter. Katherine B. (Michael) Cronk-Golyar of Nashville. MI; son, Howard Vem (Shirley) Cronk of Kalamazoo, MI; 10 grandchildren, 28 great­ grandchildren. 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents and sister. Cecil Weinberg-Case. Funeral services were Monday at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Burial was in Abscou Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. DELTON - Kenneth Louden, age 73. of Kalamazoo, formerly of Delton, passed away June 7,2004. Ken was born Aug. 3.1930 in Delton, the son of Andy W. and Florence I. (Babcock) Louden. He was a track driver for many years. Ken enjoyed having children, working on cars, bowling, golfing, playing cards and base­ ball. He is survived by his sons Kerry (Carolvn) Louden of Delton. David (Terri) Louden of Richland. Kevin Louden of Plainwell, and Kris (Deb) Louden of Richland; daughters, Evelyn (Donald) Muir of Kalamazoo. Kathi (David) Petersen of Kalamazoo, Robin (Bill) Leet of Grand Rapids. Kelli (Mike) Moran of Lawton. Kammy Louden of Pinellas Park. Florida, and Vicki Louden and Lance Clark of Delton; a brother. Keith (Judy) Louden of Jamestown. Kentucky; sisters, Juanita (Richard) Short of Otsego, and Joanne (Charles) Short of Richland; his former spouse, Julaine Louden of Richland; 25 grandchildren and 17 great grand­ children; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Thursday. June 10, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Private family interment service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to Kairos Dwelling Home will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Robert Dale Smith, age 59. unexpectedly passed away Friday. May 28. 2004 at his home on Payne Lake in Yankee Springs Township. He lived most of his life in the Hastings area and served in the United States Army while stationed in Germany. He worked for Steelcase until he retired in 2000 after 34 years serving the company. After retirement he found joy in boating on any lake, teaching his grandchildren how to fish and starting his own boat shrink-wrap­ ping and repair business. Robert was preceded in death by his father. Lester. He is survived by his mother. Anna, who lives in Englewood. FL; his wife. Noreen; children. Barry. Jamie Kayse and Kelly; grandchildren, Barry, Aaron. Claire. Jerrica. Adam, Alex. Brooke, Andrew, Paige and Cariie; brother Donald; sister-in-law, Terry; his dog and best friend. Eddie; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert Smith was held at the First Baptist Church of Wayland. A gathering of his fami­ ly and friends for an open house will be held on Saturday, June 12 at Payne Lake in Yankee Springs Township, 840 Edgecreek Drive (formerly Lakeside Court) starting at 3 p.m. |Joseph Reil| MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph Red. age 81. of Middleville, passed away at home surround­ ed by his loving family, on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. ‘ He is survived by his wife, Doris Reil; chil­ dren. Boyd and Nancy Bender, Dan and Carol Handy. Bob and Sue Tyner, Joe and Sue Reil. Jim and Lora Reil. Ken and Sally McDonald, Jess and Karen Reil, Jay and Shannon Reil, Doug and Barb Reil; 31 grand­ children; 34 great grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Koning, Myrtle Ludwig. Mr. Reil was preceded in death by a grand­ son and granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, June 4. 2004 at St Paul Lutheran Church. Caledonia, with Pastor David Ziehr officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorials may be made to Grand Rapids Veteran’s Home. Arrangements were made by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. | Mary Lou (Bums) Pratt Powell | HASTINGS - The life of Mary Lou (Bums) Pratt Powell, age 77, of Hastings. Rutland Township came to a peaceful and quiet end Monday, June 7.2004 at her home. Mary Lou (Bums) Pratt Powell was bom on April 23.1927 in Coldwater, the daughter of Homer and Cora (Bronson) Burns. She was raised and attended schools in Coldwater. She married Robert Pratt on Aug. 4, 1946 in Coldwater. She and her husband lived most of their married life on their farm on Irving Rd. she worked for several years at the Hastings Manufacturing Company and the Fanners Stale Bank in Middleville and also was a Rutland Township Clerk until her hus­ band retired to spend their winters in Florida. She is survived by her best friend and com­ panion of 14 years. Leonard Strickler of Mobile. Alabama; four sons, Gary (Jody) Pratt of Shelbyville. Thomas Pratt and fiancee Alice Miller of Hastings, Robert James (Norma) Pratt of Hastings and Richard Pratt of Hastings; one daughter, Linda George of Kentwood; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters. Nancy Burritt of Coldwater. Jane (Lowell) Pifer of Coldwater; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Homer and Cora (Bronson) Bums; brother. William Bums; first husband, Robert Pratt of 38 years; second husband, Ralph Powell; stepmother, Evelyn Carmean. Graveside services will be held Saturday. June 12. 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Rutland Cemetery. Rutland Township. In lieu of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 10. 2004 — Page 7 Wanted: Homemaker of the Year nominees The deadline for Barry County Homemaker of the Year is fast approaching. This year is lhe sixth year for the competition during the Barry County Fair. As of Tuesday. June 8. there had been no nominees entered. The nominations are due to the fair office by Friday. June 11. For those who do not have an entry form, they are available in tire fair office. The selection of the winner is based on fair activities, variety of interests, community involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills. The nominee should be a resident of Barry County and nominated by friends or family. Please enclose a photo of the nominee with die entry form. Applicants must attend a homemaker inter­ view reception Sunday, July 18, at the fair. The winner will be announced during the Ladies' Day program and will receive a crown, compli­ ments of Gilmore Jewelers, and sash and will NASHVILLE - A lifetime of community service resulted in a boa of honors for Gladys (Miller) Riduvdaots, a Nashville resident who. for the laa four yean of her life made her home in East Tiwas She *aa named Nashville’s Citizen of the Year in 1964. She was Nashville's one usd only sromaa village pres­ ident, serving in that capacity for the 1964-65 fiscal year, and she teas Grand Marshal or the 74th annual Nashville Hama Festival Parade in 1980, to name only a few. But if you asked her whu her greatest honor was, she would have been quick lo tell you it has the half century she spent serving her community as a reporter filing hundreds upon hundreds of newspaper stories canying Nashville dalelines with both daily and weekly newspapers throughout Michigan Her career ended Tuesday, lune 1,2004. when she died a Tawas Si Joseph Hospital. Tawas. MI. u the age of 97. Gladys Irene Remington was born Dec. 9.1906. in Sheridan. Ml. the daughter of Henry F. and Verda E (Bretz) Remington. She moved to Nashville with her parents when she was five years old and made the vil­ lage her life-long home prior to spending the lad four yean of her life in East Tawas. Gladys started her news reporting career while still ia high school - she was graduated from Nashville W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural High School ia 1925 - filing high school spots xnres lo the Grand Rapids Press via telegraph from Nashville's New York Cabal Railroad Depot Four days after graduation she went to work for the Nashville News (now the Maple Vxltey News) covering the "mam street here" to glean social tidbits and hard news stories aboul her hometown. "Don't be afraid lo ask questions." was the mom valuable piece of advice I era received from (Nashville News Publisher) Len Fcigbncr and it served me well throughout my career." she often told friends and family. During the five yean she wrote fulltime for the Nashville News, she often was asked for Nashville news copy by Michigan daily newspapen and com­ petitive weekly newspapen alike. Those inquiries resulted m fa leering the Ilews office to wotk out of fa home as a free-lance newspaper correspondent Over the next 45 yean fa by-line over Nashville dateline stories appeared in the old B^ Creek Moot Journal which became the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, the Grand Rapids Press, now defunct Grand Rapids Herald, the Lansing Stale Journal, the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and the long since dosed Detroit Tunes. United Press ImentOtonaL Associated Press, the Hastings Burner. Charione Republican Tribune, and the Vermontville Echo "now Maple Valley News" In 1946 Gladys bought fa firs press camera, a boxy Speed Graphic which used single sheets of film four by five indies in size, and processed negatives and photographs in a home basement darkroom to provide artwork with fa news stories. For yean she also provided photos for Nashville High School's yearbuok, was a wedding photographer, and handled photo assignments for hosts of social events When she was named Nashville's "Woman of the Year" by the Nashville Newt the Jan. 1. 1964 issue of that newspaper devoted its front page lo fa tubule Bat in that tribute, then Nashville News Publisher John Boughton wryly pointed out thu Gladys' marit a lhe village might laa only as long as lhe water lower on the old S'andpipe Hill in Putnam Park nood. Tta was because tb.- mark Gladys Remington was painted on die lower's tup as the result of a yc fid "dare" which saw fa scale the lower, paintbru*. in hand, lo prove she wasn't exactly all business. Ia 1927 Gladys married Max Miller, a lifelong Nashville resident and business owner. They had two children. Beverly Backe of Hastings, and Neal (and wife Barbara) Miller of East Tawas, who survive, as do fa Iwo grandsons. Steven Backe of Hastings, and Torre Miller uf Grand Ledge. Max died ia 1963. Three yean later in 1966, Mn Miller married Ralph Ridtardaoo. a longtime industrial arts teacher in the Nashville school system (later Maple Valley Schools). If was in 1973 she wrote - 30 - the tradi­ tional newspaper symbol for die end of a news story, to complete fa newspaper career so she and Ralph could travel a leisure aid spend winters in Florida. He preceded fa in death in 1999. and a year laser, a the age of 93. she moved lo a retiremen facility. Tawas Village, in East Tawas. She wrote a final story while u Tawas Village only a few months before fa death - a personality sketch of a village resident, which was published in the Tawas Village newsletter Besides fa own children, grandchildren, and grew grandchildren. Mrs. Richardson is survived by a step­ daughter and two stepsons. Mrs Louann (Ted) Hughes of Galesburg. Ralph (Beth) Richardton of Charlevoix, and Jack Richardson of Kalamazoo, as well as step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also preceded in death by fa parents, son-in-law Edgar Backe. sister Ila Hill and step-daughter Marilyn Fursteneau. Graveside services were held al Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville on Thursday. June 3. conducted by Pastor Emeritus James L Hynes, retired Nashville Methodist Church pastor Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville's Putnam Library. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. represent Barry County at the Michigan State Fair County Homemaker competition. For more information, cal) the Barry County Fair office or Superintendent Connie Cass at 721-3351 Author is guest speaker at Cedar Creek Institute Jan Corey Arnett will speak at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings at 1:15 p.m. Sunday. June 13. The program is open to the public free of charge. Arnett has written two books. Common People, Uncommon Lives and From My Perspective, that resonate with people who love family values, common folks, simple pleasures, open spaces, happy frogs and old barns. Born a "Yooper,* she makes her home near Battle Creek, where she is an award-winning commu­ nications consultant and popular newspaper columnist She will share readings from her books and offer insights about the importance of living in harmony with the environment Arnett, a columnist with the Battle Creek Enquirer, has enjoyed a faithful following for more than ten years. She is an award-winning writer and photographer who will share from both of her books, as well as entertain her audi­ ence with new material. As an added bonus, she will share photographs from her work and will autograph copies of her books with a portion of the profits benefiting Pierce Cedar Creek. Preceding the lecture will be the Sunday Brunch, which includes a selection of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Searings are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required for brunch. The cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children ages three to ten. Reservations may be nisde by calling (269)721-4190. Newton-Rhoades Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Newton, of Nashville, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Torn Newton to Jeff Rhoades, the son of Crystal Rhodes and Pat Kersjes of Vermontville and Larry and Jen Rhoades of Burkbumette. Tx. Jeff and Torn are both 2001 graduates of Maple Valley High School and 2003 gradu­ ates of Kellogg Community College, both are currently employed as registered nurses on the Ortho/Neuro unit at Battle Creek Health Systems. An August 21, 2004 wedding is being planned. An open house will be given in their honor on June 20, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Leach Lake home, 32 “B" Drive. Hastings. Cards may be sent to this address also. Please, no gifts! This celebration will be hosted by their children: Ruth Murrah, Donna and Henry Long, Harold and Ellie Brewer and Jerry and Daria Brewer. Jones-Sieting Announcement is made of the engagement of Marci Jones of Dowling and Todd Sieting of Holly, Michigan. Marci is the daughter of Craig and Patti Jones of Dowling. Todd is the son of Kent and Linda Sieting of Kalkaska. The bride-elect graduated from Hastings High School and Western Michigan University with a degree in engineering giaphics. She is working on her master's degree in business administration at Oakland University in Auburn Hills. She is employed by DaimlerChrysler iWorld Headquarters in Auburn Hills. Her fiance graduated from Kalkaska High Scbool and Western Michigan University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed by SportRack Automotive in Sterling Heights. A wedding is planned for September 19. 2004 at Yarrow in Augusta. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, Corrine Shipps Andrews professional GUN LAKE - Corrine Shipps Andrews, age 84, of Gun Lake, Middleville, passed away June 7. 2004 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Corrine Shipps Andrews was born on March 14, 1920 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Ernest and Elsie (Fernamberg) Dalman. She was raised in Allegan and attended Allegan High Scbool. graduating in 1937, third processing. J charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by rhe Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. ents, aunts and uncles, many family members and friends. GIRL, Sadie Marie, bom at Ingham Regional on May 18, 2004 at 8:13 a.m. to Nathan and Cyndi Brearley of Lake Odessa.Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. 20 3/4 in long. Welcomed home by brother Hayes and sister Aubrey. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, IBCHKaAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Hearing wB be held by the PrairievBe Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. Juns 16.2004. at 7:00 p.m. at ths Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that ths hsm(s) to bs considered at this Pubic Hearing include, in brief, the following'. 1. ) The applicant. Jason Brinkhuts, of 11764 Enzian Road. Plsinwea. Ml 49080 applies to amend his site plan (granted July 16.2003) tor use of a private airstrip: a.) to slow a grass runway instead of asphalt b. ) to aBow 48*x100* hangar toots ad of 40x100* c. ) to alow moving proposed hangar to a different location, if the applcant so chooses. This property in question is zoned "A* Agricultural. 2. ) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. Al interested persons are invited to bs present or subml written comments on this amended site plan application al the address betow. PrairievBe Township wB provide nacewary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audtotapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at lhe hearing upon five (5) days notice to toe PrairievBe Township Cleric Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the PrairievBe Township Cleric. PrairiwiHe Township Merit A. Dealer Township Supervisor I Thank You Thanks to all planners, participants and helpers in the Memorial Day Parade. We salute you all. Hastings American Legion k Post 45 cneoiOM J fl She was employed as a bookkeeper/accountant. with her last employment as a Controller for the Midland Center for the Arts. She was a member of Twentieth Century Club, Midland. Gun Lake Chapter of Federated Women’s Club. Representative for the Beatrice Ave. Gun Lake Protective Association. She served as Treasurer of the Gun Lake Women’s Club for many years and was awarded Mrs. Federation of the Year Midland. Memorial contributions may be made to a BOY, Dominik Richard James Zimmerman, bom to proud parents, Chad and Mindy Zimmerman of Hastings. This little bundle of joy was brought into the world on May 29, 2004 at 12:17 a.m. in Battle Creek. Dominik was bom 20 inches long, weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. he was welcomed home and is loved by his big sister, Kylie Shiane, proud grandpar­ J-Ad Gtaphica HUNTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 in her class. She attended Albion College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Math from the University of Michigan in 1941, and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She was married to Robert Shipps on July 1942 at San Francisco, Calif. After his death in 1987, she married Thomas Andrews in 1992. for 2002. She was active in the First United Methodist Church. Women's Club and served as its presi­ dent at one time, at Midland. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Andrews; one daughter, Mamee (Tom) Sinnott of Chicago, I1L; one son, Andrew Shipps and wife, KaUjy Grako of San Diego. Calif.; three grandchildren. Stephen. Stacey, and Stephanie; six great grandchildren; one brother, William E. Dalman of Plainwell; daughter-in-law, Kendra H. Shipps of DeWitt She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Shipps and a son, David D. Shipps. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 10. 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel, officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 11. 2004 at 11 a.m at the Midland City Cemetery, (Back row, left to right) John Burdick, grandfather; Jennifer Burdick, mother; (front row) Gary Burdick, great grandfather. Mary Burdick, great great grandmother who is holding baby Logan Robert Henkus (Burdick). jfewbom babies Neil L. Buck Memorial services for Neil L. Buck will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Riverside Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Knights of Columbus Hall on State Road. Burdick 5th generation SAVE $10 on Perms priced from REDKEN O. Cefebnate Qolden ^4nniceRsa*y S*ends)ufy10.2D04 Leon & Bernice Frith celebrated 50 years of marriage on g. May 29. 2004. A , ^L»SgW Their daughters. Cindy. Lu Ann, Rose Mary and Michelle will host * a dance \ Saturday, 19 at the I- June « Knights of Columbus ' ' I g ! 3 L Hall. 1240 W. State Rd . . Hastings. The celebration will begin at 7 pm. ■ All are invited to come celebrate this joyouy^1 9s *occasion 7 * * 10 with them. _ -4 . A CL-a �Pu^e 8 - Thursday, June 10, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Refreshments will be served. The library at the depot will be open following the meet­ ing. The Ionia chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet at noon Thursday, June 17. Reservations for the luncheon should be called to 374-8420. There will The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. June 12. at Lake Manor. Visitors are welcome. This meeting will be a potpourri of ideas, with each member attending slated to bring whichever is his/her current project. This may involve New York research, opening a new line of ancestry, getting all those scraps of papers copied and into note­ books. or perfecting a filing system. Andy Ferris and Blake Webster play “Taps and Echo" during Memorial Day cere­ monies at Lakeside Cemetery During high water on Jordan lake, the Flessner driveway and side lawn were under water. be a speaker from one of the county health agencies. New retirees from the school systems get a free lunch by simply bring­ ing along their green newsletter. The Ionia County Sheriff’s Department will offer a boating safety course at the Clarksville town hall. Main Street, Clarksville for youth above age 12 and adults. Lunch will be provided by calling 527-5737. The Ionia Farm Power Show will be held at the Ionia fairgrounds Friday June 18, Saturday. June 19. and Sunday. June 20. This will feature Allis Chalmers, hit and miss engines, antique equipment, trac­ tor pulls, garden tractor pulls and a pie baking contest. More details can be learned by calling (616) 527-0679. Representatives of the United Methodist churches, along with their pastors have returned from four days at lhe Calvin College campus for the annual conference of West Michigan for the denomination. The days and evenings were filled with ethnic worship services, sermons by a vis­ iting Iowa bishop, memorial service, retirement recognition, ordination and communion served by the existing cabinet and the new ordinands. Sandwiched between these events were legislation ses­ sions to deal with petitions brought by individuals representing their respective churches. Annual conference is always a time for meeting new people and greeting acquaintances from the past, such as for­ mer pastors. The obituary of Joseph Reil 3r. appeared in Thursday's Grand Rapids Press. One of his surviving children is son Joe (wife Sue) of Johnson Street, formerly residents on the Boulevard. Sue is most often seen in the offices of Drs. Stuart and Swanton. On Friday evening of last week, the Lakewood Jazz Band performed in open air concert nn the shady lawn of Central United Methodist Church. Refreshments were served later in the Fellowship Hall for the performers and their appreciative audience. Indiana Wesleyan College has announced the graduation and awarding of a bachelor of science degree to Anna Floris Lipscomb of Lake Odessa. Her degree was in pre-art therapy. Graduation was held on April 24. The main campus of Indiana Wesleyan is at Marion. Ind. Three times as many students as on the main campus have their classes at many sites in Indiana. Kentucky and Ohio by way of on-line pro­ grams. The highway project is progressing on schedule. The excavation work had reached lhe Dairy Queen and Lakewood Realty, farther east than Jordan Lake Avenue. All cross streets arc in use except for perhaps a day when actual, excavation is taking place there. Most business places can be reached by a rear street such as Lakeview Drive or Virginia Street. Lake 0’s 70th fair parade is July 1 The 70th Lake Odessa Fair Parade will be held this year on Thursday. July I. at 6 p.m.. starting on 4th Avenue north to the fair­ grounds. The theme is "70 Years of Parades — Red White & Blue to Honor our Servicemen.” The route is being changed because of the resurfacing, recurbing, sidewalks and many pipes being replaced on M-50 from the east village limits to the west village Limits. So the route will be from the blinker at M­ 50 up 4th Avenue, north to the fairgrounds. There will be old cars, old tractors and trucks on Fifth Avenue; commercial vehicles on 6th Avenue; farm machinery on Second Avenue by the Shell station, horses and wagons on Third Avenue by the park tum-around. Fire and Ambulance on 3rd Avenue on the North Side of 4th Street; and all floats and queens on Fourth Avenue by the park. All children and walkers, bikes and small children's floats will be in the park as before. The main difference is that there will not be any of the parade lining up on M-50 at all. Parade chairwoman Janet Thomas said. “We would like to see a lot of interest this year from the churches and businesses of our area. Lake Odessa. Sunfield. Woodland and Clarksville. This parade has been going on for 70 years, so this should interest quite a lot of ideas for floats and decorations.” The Lake Odessa parade has been held through the Second World War. Korean War. Vietnam. Desert Storm the Iraq War and a lot of other battles across the world and nation, through the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Harry Truman. Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy. Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford. Jimmy Carter. Ronald Reagan. George H. Bush. William Clinton and George W. Bush. “There are a lot of historical events that happened in that time, a lot of inventions, political elections, we have gone through the Great Depression, several recessions, earth­ quakes, storms, wins and losses and events that will stand in our memories forever.” Thomas said... “There is a lot to remember NOTICE about the United States that has happened and could be instilled in the decoration of floats. Use memories to build on. Hoover Dam was erected by 1935. When was the Lake Odessa Dam erected? Find out. This is just an idea of what you could use for your float themes. “Did you know that Michigan became a state in 1837? Some of our grandparents and great-grandparents could have remembered this. That was only 167 years ago. Stop and think about it. Our parents, the majority of them, lived around 80 to 100 years. They could have had parents or grandparents who saw this happen. Michigan become a Stale only 167 years ago. Just look al all that has happened (since then). “Just try to get your church to build a float or family or club to join in and do something. Show your respect and enthusiasim for the veterans of our area and the United States. They have done so much so we could have what we have today. “God is so good to America. Praise Him today for what He has done to make like eas­ ier for us all. He is our provider, protector, master of inventions, builder and savior of the world, comforter, and father of mankind.” For more information, call Thomas at 616­ 374-8501. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Second class kids Dear Annie: At the risk of sounding greedy or jealous, here is my problem. 1 am one of five children — all in our 40s. Everyone lives in the same town except me. A few years ago, my parents made the decision to sell my brothers the family business. My two sisters worked for our parents, and now they work for my brothers. Selling the business to my brothers, of course, has spawned other opportunities that my sisters and 1 will NEVER have. Our brothers' children now have new cars, great insurance and lucrative investments in stocks and bonds. My brothers and their wives have become disgusting at family get-togethers because they brag about their new homes, beach houses and fancy cars. It is so hard to go home for family events. We girls have tried talking to our parents, but they say we have no reason to complain and that everything will work out in the end. Even if they leave us money in their wills, there is no way we ever will have lhe opportunities that have been handed to our brothers and their families. Do we keep visiting our parents when they treat us like second-class children? And who do they expect to take care of them in their old age? My brothers wouldn't dream of it What should we do? - Freakin' Out in Philly Dear Philly: Would you and your sisters have been willing to run the business? If not, it makes sense that your parents would sell it to your brothers. Even so, their decision does a disservice to you and your sisters, not only because it cuts you out of the benefits, but because it denies you the opportunity to prove your abilities. It also makes it seem as though your parents favor your brothers. You need to talk this out with Mom and Dad, and be sure your sisters stand by you. Explain how their unintentional favoritism has created friction, jealousy and anger, and may cause a rift that cannot be fixed later. Whatever the final outcome, however, remember that no amount of money is worth losing loved ones. Meal accommodations Dear Annie: My younger sister is getting married soon and is paying for the wedding herself. The reception will be a buffet dinner, with beef and chicken as the main courses, and plenty of side dishes. My brother and his wife recently decided to stop eating meat, and have asked the bride to accommodate their new eating habits. Is she responsible for their meal, or should the couple eat what's available? — Bride's Sister Dear Sister Professional caterers often will have a few vegetarian meals on hand that are not part of the buffet. If your sister is provid­ ing the food herself, she might be willing to create two vegetarian meals for her brother and his wife. Otherwise, guests should be able to find plenty of food to accommodate their eating preferences. Your sister should not have to provide an additional main course. Voice choice Dear Annie: I read the letter from ’Concerned," who complained that a dear friend still has her deceased husband's voice on the answering machine. My 25-year-old son passed away three years ago. and his precious voice is still on my answering machine. It is a tremendous comfort to me to be able to push a button and hear him talking again. Maybe that widow feels as 1 do. Tell "Concerned" to stop worrying about being upset and start thinking about her friend's feelings. — Grieving in Pittsburgh Dear Grieving: We agree with you. Whatever someone chooses to have on the answering machine is a personal choice and no one else's business. CARLTON TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the pressed budget for Cartton Township for 2004-2005 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration at a pubic hearing. The proposed budget is available for inspec­ tion at the Township Half at 85 Welcome Rd . Hastings. Michigan, on Friday. June 11. between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The public hearing will be held Monday. June 14. at 730 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a township board meeting will be held to consider adop­ tion of the 2004-2005 fiscal budget. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk 09532866 HELP WANTED Seeking experienced automotive technician 40 hours a week Competitive Wages Drop resume off at Bill Seif of Hastings 1435 S. Hanover Hastings Trust trampled Dear Annie: A year ago. my fiance and I had the perfect relationship. We work in the same building, and last summer, we bought a house together. Several months ago, "Clark" developed romantic feelings for a co-worker. I didn't realize what was going on at first, but I was suspicious. When I finally confronted him, Clark admitted wanting to take a "break" from our relationship, saying he needed to sort things out. He has since decided to stay with me. Clark said nothing physical ever happened between him and his co-worker, but they flirt­ ed a lot. Since then, he has apologized numer­ ous times to regain my trust. So what is the problem? Last week, while doing laundry, 1 found a note in Clark's handwriting that read, "I've tried, but 1 still have feelings for you." I was crushed and immediately began packing my things. When Clark came home, I showed him the note. He began to sob and begged me not to leave. Although he appar­ ently never gave his co-worker the note, he told me he hoped she would reject him in some cruel way so that he could get over her. We are trying to work things out, and Clark has agreed to keep things strictly professional with this co-worker. However, 1 know there is a risk that he will leave me anyway. I don't trust him anymore, and worse, I worry that he is thinking of her when we are intimate, so I have lost my desire for him. Please help. Lost in California Dear Lost: Without trust, relationships are easily destroyed. Will Clark go with you for pre-marital couples counsel­ ing? A session with an unbiased third party might help clarify the situation -- you can let Clark know why his ambivalence is a prob­ lem. and he can be honest about his feelings for the Other Woman. If he still longs for her, you would be better off cutting your losses and getting out now. Don't sweat it Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl, and for two years, I have had problems with exces­ sive sweating under my arms. I recently did some research and found out it is called hyperhidrosis. Could you please tell me more about this disease? Are there any non-surgical solutions? Also, it's so embarrassing that I don't know how to tell my family about my problem. - Down in the Pits in Virginia Dear Virginia: Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is not a disease. It's a medical con­ dition. and it can be treated. Explain to your parents that you seem to be sweating a great deal more than your friends and you would like them to make a doctor's appointment for you. If the doctor determines that your sweat­ ing is unusual, he or she may first recommend a prescription-strength antiperspirant before considering other options. For more information, please contact The International Hyperhidrosis Society (www.SweatHelp.org), 18 South 3rd St., Philadelphia. PA 19106. Dangerous aisle Dear Annie: I read the letter from the woman in Iowa who asked about using gauzy material to block access to the center aisle during a wedding ceremony. As a retired fire marshal. I am greatly con­ cerned by this practice. It is a violation of most fire codes to block the access to any aisle during an assembly. In an emergency, the guests would be able to use only one half of the exit capacity. If the planner wants to keep the aisle runner clean for the bride and groom, it would be safer to roll it out AFTER the guests have been seated. That doesn't require putting up anything to block the aisles. - Hendersonville. N.C. Dear N.C.: You have made a valid point although we might mention that flimsy gauze is not going to prevent anyone from traipsing down the center aisle in case of fire. It is more ornamental than practical. But we appreciate the warning. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- oauzr.r ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 2004 - Page 9 and Margaret (Jackson) France. His mother died while he was quite young, and he spent most of his childhood with his grandparents. He attended country school, then a Baptist institute from which he won a scholarship to Williamsburg Academy. From there he travelled considerably, and on March 9,1893, he enlisted into Co. B, 19th U.S. Infantry, for a four-year term. This was followed by a second four-year From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... term. He served in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as inter­ preter of Spanish, and as inspector of police. By lhe time of his discharge he had attained the k Salute to Two Spanish American War Veterans By Joyce Weinbrecht Henry S. Sheldon A salute to two Spanish American War Veterans. Henry S. Sheldon and James Finley France. Recruits in that time had to be young, unmar­ ried and in good health. In this war. more men died from disease than from combat. Research for these essays was done for the Barry County Veterans of the Spanish-American War. to be published by Barry County Historical Society, Harland and Nyla Nye. Henry S. Sheldon was bom in Hastings on Jan. 29. 1876. His parents were Philo A. and Hanna (Hodges) Sheldon. He attended school in Hastings until age 13, when he went to Grand Rapids where he attend­ ed business college and worked at a variety of jobs for the next three years. He returned to Hastings at age 16 to work in the post offices with his father. In 1895, both father and son left the post |~ t | - SPANISH'AM ERICAN WAR REGIMENTS This was once the summer camp of Michigan's National Guard. Here in 1898 the five regiments which were recruited In the state during the war with Spain were organized. Ten men volunteered for every one who could he accepted. Two of the units, th? 33rd and 34th Michigan Infantry, sav action in Cuba during June and July. 1898. in the fighting arc/nd f? go. The 3!st Regiment th occupation of Cuba. The 3?.nd and 35th remained in the United Stater. Of the nearly 6.700 men who served in these regiments Z50 were fatalities. Most of these dearths resulted from disease, not from battle action. Privates. Barry County. Names are unknown but the pictures came from the Emmet Herrington collection. The tall one may be Emmet’s Father, Frank Herrington. rank of sergeant. On the 14th of December. 1898, he married Mamie V. Barnum of Woodland. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Jordan) Hynes, but shortly after her first birthday she had been adopted and raised by Elizabeth’s sister, Christine, and husband, Albert Barnum. James had come to Woodland with a military friend. Roy Dillenback, from Fort Wayne, Detroit, where they were both stationed. It was love at first sight for James and Mamie. He and his wife had nine children, of whom one was stillborn and one died of whooping cough at nine months. The others were Evangelyn, born in 1903. married to Archie Griffin, and had two sons, Rodney and Carol Lee; Foster, born in 1905, married Clara Ponchair, no children; NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OP THE ELECTORS OF ma.ton kw jnrx; srwnm.s COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 14,2064 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 14,2004. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regi ter school election there win be dected two (2) members to the board of education of the district fa fUl terms of four (4) yean ending in 2008. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: • Sandra Barter JsaaphNato Write-in candidates must file a Declaration ofintent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 11,2004. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the decton at the regular school election: OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of - 18 mins on all property except principal residence and qualified James Finley France Michigan Historic Marker. worse, and a second operation followed, from which he never recovered. Death apparently came from a twisted bowel. He had contracted yellow fever in the mili­ tary, and this followed him his entire life. He died el Hastings July 4.1925. and was buried in the Woodland Cemetery REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION office. Father Philo had joined the abstract busi­ ness in partnership with David Cook in 1869, and in 1895 Philo Bought out his partner. Henry joined his father in the office that year, and con­ tinued there until he sold the business in 1945. with the exception of his Spanish-American War service. It might be of interest to nc’* that Henry’s only son was named Philo, no doubt after his grandfather, and at one time three generations of Sheldons were together in the business. The two Philos, grandfather and grandson, both died in 1927. Henry enlisted in Company K. 35th Michigan Infantry Volunteers, on July 14, 1898, and took initial training at Island Lake. On Oct 3 he was appointed corporal, and was honorably dis­ charged March 31. 1899, at Camp Mackenzie, Ga. He became a member of Camp 30, United Spanish War Veterans, of Battle Creek. On Oct. 21. 1903, he married Ella Cobum. who was called Berta. They had two children; Philo Henry, and Agnes Harriet, who became Mrs. Siegel. Henry was a Mason and a Shriner, and served as alderman for several years on the Republican ticket. He was also a charter member of the Rotary club, and at the time of his death was a member of the Hastings Board of Review. He had been in ill health for some time, and died at Pennock Hospital July 9. 1949. from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery. Hastings, with Masonic Riles. He was survived by his wife, daughter. Agnes Seigel. and three grandchildren. Marguerita, bom in 1906, married Adam Baitinger, with one son. Vernon Adam; Lilburn, bom in 1908, married Maxine Van Buren, and had eight children, Jean Marie, Phyllis, Joyce Julie, Robert Vernon, Ronald, Donald and twins Thomas and Richard; Theo, bom in 1911. mar­ ried Earl Terry, and had children Peggy. James. Alvin and Mary Ann; Edna, bom in 1913, mar­ ried Norman Wise, and had two children. Marjorie Ann and Norman; and Robert, bom in 1915, married Martha De Young, and had three children, Ruth Ann. Paul and Mark. Following his military service, James and Mamie France settled in Detroit, where he was a railroad policeman. They moved to Woodland in 1908, where they lived the remainder of their lives. In May of 1925. he began working at the Stale Prison Hospital in Ionia, and seemed in good health, but on June 17 he was brought home sick, and taken to Pennock Hospital There he was operated on for a burst appendix, but seemed to be making a good recovery; however, after a few days he took a sudden turn for the agricultural property required for the achooi district to receive its James Finley France was bom in Boonville, Ky.. on Dec. 31, 1872, the first child of Lilburn revenue per pupil foundation guarantee. Shan the limitation oa the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal reaideace aad qualified agricultural property as defined Hastings High School Honor Roll announced by tew. ia Dalton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry aad Allegan, Michigan, be ■craaeedby II faDs($ 18-00 on each $1,000.00oftaxable valuation) fa the year 2004, to provide fireda for operating purposes (17.5490 miUs of the above is a renewal of nrilla^ which expired with the 2003 tax levy and .4510 miU is a restoration of millage (Second semester ending May 20) c seniors High Honors (3.5 grade point average and high­ er) — Amanda Becktel*. Erin Bernard, Maria Biel*. Michael Bouchard*. Drew Bowman*. Jonathan Britten*. Heather Carroll*. Adam Case. Caleb Case. Sara Clark. Sarah Clevenger*. Jim Coenen*. Julie Cole, Margo Cooklin*. Erin Dahn, Rebecca Davis. Carmen Desvoignes, Brian Doozan*. Danielle Drumm, Nicole Edwards, Jessica Falconer. Ryan Ferguson. Mark Ferrall*. Whitney Garrison*. Lisa Gerber, Audrey Greer, Erin Hemerling*. Daniel Hodges. Matthew Hoffman*. Jonathan Hollister*. Katie Hotchkiss*. Alyssa Howe*. Erica Hubka*. Lindsey Hussey*. Hilary Hutchins*. Joseph Ingallina. Jill Jolley, Bradky Kidder. Brenda King*. Scon Larsen. Jeremy Lockwood*, Emma Lundgren. Stacey Marlette*. Shoko Matsuyama. Joseph Matthews*. Stephanie McNally. Lindsay Mead. Ashley Miller. Andrea Murphy*. Angela Norris. Nickola. O’Heran*. Brian Olmstead. Casey Pennepacker. Pamela Peterson. Ryan Prater, Alexxis Price*. Amanda Rose. Eric Schiedel. Katherine Selvig*. Jami Shilling. Samantha Sleevi*. Morgan Steward*. Christopher Taylor*. Nicholas Thompson*. Tyler Tuthill. Patrick Wilde*. Benjamin Williams. Rachael Wolfe and Decannr Wright Honor, (3.IB-3.49 GPA) — Frances Adkins. Heidi Amett. Matthew Aspinall. Ashley Belson. Nicole Campbell. Ashley Carr. Nialla Castelein. Meagan Chaffee. Jonathon Daugherty, Chad Ferguson. Michael Fox. Thomas Girrbach. Heather Heinrich. Amber Jewett-Case. Collin Kaiser, Stephanie Kelly. Nicole King. Matthew Lipstraw. Britteny Mitchell. Nathan Munro. Justin Pratt. Laura Price. Heather Rising. Ashlee Rizor. Nicole Shaw. Alisha Thompson. Matthew Titmus. Alice Trout. Jacob Tuthill. Ashlev VanNockcr and Leah Wood Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) Victoria Andrews. Joseph Arens. Kristen Beckwith. Brittney Cinco. Tiffiny Easey. Justin Forman. Jason Griffin. Richard Harper. Charles Heinrich. Kyle Makley. Stephanie Miller. Scott Minnich. Jennifer Quads. Sarah Reaser. Shanon Reil. Justin Roll. Shannon Schweder. Vincent Stavale, Barbara Westfall. Elizabeth Wilkins and Ken Wills. Juniors High Honors - Elizabeth Acker, Jeffrey Allen. Zachary Allen. Kayla Arnie. Timothy Aspinall. Mariah Bachert. Erin Bare. Courtney Barnard. Jacquelyn Beduhn*. Megan Bolthouse*. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon. Ashley Chase. Theresa Constantine. Kurtus Daniels. Cody Depew*. Ashley Downing. Ryan Dykhouse, Catherine Fish*. Jaimeson Fisher. Aaron Fortier. Tiffany Fox. Sarah Frantz*. Timothy Frey, Bethany Gieseler, Chad Girrbach. Andrew Griggs. Tiffany Hause*. Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman. Amanda Hurless. Katrina Jacobs*. Jena Johnson. Brent Kelley. John Kinney. Curtis Krallman*. Jacquelin Krouse, Amber Lepard*. David Lewis. Deric Lustey, Amber Main, Joshua Maurer*. Adam Nini, Natoshia Olin, Christy Pohja, Shannon Poll. Kristin Pufpaff*. Katie Ray, Kathlyn Rounds, Brandon Schwartz, Luke Selby. Katie Slocum. Jennifer Stout, Luke Tossava*. Graham Tuinstra. Andrew Vincent, Caitlin Vreugde, Courtney Wakley*. Brent Wallace*. Joshua Wescott. Steven Wilson and Melissa Wymer. Honors — Daniel Anger. Wyatt Benton. Tia Blood, Caitlin Branch, Jaymec Campbell. John Coolidge. Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Robert D'Agostino, Kevin Dickinson, Aaron Endsley. Ashley Gielarowski. Alexandra Greenfield. Tyler Heath, Cherie Hoaglin. Stephen Hollister. Jason Hudson. Ashley Ingle. Brandon Johnson. Jordan Kimble. Krystle Kosbar. Elizabeth Kruko, Anna. Lawrence. Kathryn Lawrence. Stephanie London. Asi ley Lowe. Kyle Lustey, Thomas Miller, Neil Mo>jre. Michael Newsted. Amber Peck. Dannielle Prough, Savannah Ramsey. Taylor Raymond, Evelyn Roscoe. Amanda Sekrecki, Justin Selleck, Bridgette Stahlhood. Paula Taylor. Halie Terrel, Stacy Tyrrell, Sarah Uptgraft, Sarah Walker. Paul Wanland and Christopher Yarger. Honorable Mention — Andrew Blank, Sara Bustance. Nicole Cichanski. Kelsey Howell, Joel Maiville. Hailey Norton, Nicole Noviskey, Charity Schantz. Kristine Scott. Kristin Williams and Kayla Wills. Sophomores High Honors — Kaylyn Armstrong. Lauren Azevedo*. Alexis Baker. Jacob Barry. Regina Bouchard*. Allison Bryans. Russell Burgdorf. Joshua Colella. Scott Coleman*. Nicole Cordray. Barbara Crawford, Kali Dakin. Daniel Dimond*. Shannon Dudley. Zachary Fay. Krista Fenstemaker. Douglas Ferrall. Jerica Greenfield. Emily Haney*. Leah Harris. Amber Hoffman*. Austin Hurless. Nicole Jager*. Jennifer Johnston. Jodi Jolley. Renee Marr. Alex McMillan, Amanda McQuem. Bradley Mead. Jessica Mikolajczyk*. Kara Newman. Chelsie Passmore. Stephen Peurach. Brooklyn Pierce. Krystal Pond. Kyle Quada. Jeffery Quick. Erika Schroeder*. Elizabeth Shafer, Kenneth Shellington. Craig Sherwood. Emilie Shumway. Shelby Sleevi. Chelsea Standler, Julia Thomas. Tasia Thompson. Kristina Tolger. Monica Treadwell. Rebecca Trevino. Kimberly Vannocker. Krystal Wait. Lora Winegar and Rene Winegar. Honors - Benjamin Barry. Danielle Brower, Brittany Cotant. Chelsea Cotant. Jessica Coy. Meagan Depew, Miranda Endsley, Heather Gladding, Katherine Hanson, Bradley Hayes, Andre Hile. Tascha Hinckley, Nathaniel Hodges. Devin Jordan. Travis Kirby. Derrek Kun, Jennifer Madsen, Brian McKeough, Michael McPhillips Jr., Nicole Meredith, Ashley Morgan, Max Myers. Leah Overmire. Viola Payne. Natalie Pennington, Hillary Ranguette. Jessica Roper. Lee Selby. Lindsey Selby. Cassondra Shepler. Jacquelyn Siska. Rachel Smith, Jessica VanBuren and Garret Walker. Honorable Mention - Amanda Anderson. Amanda Boyd, Shanna Burgett, Camerin Ginton. Joelene Daniels. Shawna Deroos. Donald Falconer. Mariana Garza, Brooke Koons. Katilyn Kurr, Samuel Lewis. Jessica McLaaghlin. Steven Miller. Jessica Newton, Daniel Secord, Joshua Smith and Brittany Wescott. Freshmen High Honors — Kayla Angelctti*. Jason Bies*. William blood V, Margaret Buehl*. Taylor Casarez. Alyssa Case. Hannah Case, Beth Christiansen*. Zachary Connor. Jason Cook*, Kayleigh Delcotto*. Kristina Dobbin*. Carrie Eagle, Tiffany Edwards. Jesse Ellwood*. Kristen Falconer. Erin Fluke. Cory Gardner. Gregg Hasman*. Rebecca Hill, Bradley Horton. Rachael Iler*. Amy Ingle*. Lindsay Kan*. Amy Kidder, Natalie Knorp*. Carman Laskey*. Nikole Meade. Jacqualynn Northrop*. Jessica Pattok, Kimberly Pyle. Isaak Ramsey. Brandon Roberts. Dana Shilling. Addison Singleterry. Lindsay Sours. Anna Symonds. Molly Wallace. Raymond Westfall. Kyle While. Scott While*. Kailyn Wilson and Daven Winans. Honors — Seth Beduhn. Emily Benningfield, Katie Borner. Hannah Buckles, Justin Carroll, Stephen Case. Nathan Cogger. David Cole. Kelly Cuncannan. William Davis, Ashley Devries, Matthew Donnini. Merissa Greenfield. Ashley Harring. Ashley Hartman. Lauren Hartman. Shane Hills. Scott Homrich, Lacie Hughes. Jacob Johnson. Shandi Kosbar. Lacy Lancaster. Tyler Lancaster. Seth Mansfield. Kaitlin Mason. Katee McCarthy. Alexandria Neil. Sy Overmyer. Leanne Pratt. Justine Robbins. Kayla Romanak. Alexandria Rugg. Bryan Skedgell. Jessica Steil. Dakota Storey, Erika Swartz. Jerin Voshell and Jamie Wail. Honorable Mention — Colton Bates. Michael Bekker. Jennifer Bishop, Nathanael Burgett. Jonathan Curtiss. Tanya DuBois. Eric Duits. Jill Dykhouse, Erich Iberle, Bradan King. Jacob Lumbert. Kalee Lydy. Sarah Lynch. Michael McGandy. Amanda Mueller Amber Phillips. Sierra Rathbun. Nicole Sutton and Timothy Varner. •Indicates 4.0. lost aa a result ofthe reduction required by the State Constitution of 1963); the estimate of the revenue the school district win collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2004 is approximately $1,589,638? THE VOTING PLACE HAS FOLLOWS* PRECINCT M3.1 VattegPtece: Dehorn Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym 1. Suan VandeCer, Trim—of Beny County. Mirtegaa, hereby certify that as of April 16. 2004, the records of Ma office indicate that the total of aU voted tecreases over and above the tax Imutttioa catobfahed by the CoMtitotion of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Ddtoa Kefiegg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, is as follows: By Bany County: Chaiton Park 25 mill 2004-2006 Comm On Aging 25 mill 2004 1.00 null 2004 Poboe «5traD 2.00 fails 200< Fire 2.00 tmUs 2004 1.50 nulls 2004 911 Thomapple Manor By Barry Towntenp: By Hope Township: None By Orangeville Township: Roads By Yankee Springs Township: Fire By Baltimore Township: None By Johnstown Township: Fire By the School District .50 faU 2004-2006 fan 2004-20u6 .50 min 2004-2006 so fan 2004-2005 loo Roods By Prairieville Township: 2004-2009 Fire Roods .9087 fan 2004-2005 Police .8174 mill 2004-2005 Foe .8174 faU 2004-2005 None SnwnVawVCar Dole: April 16,2004 Treasurer. Bany County L Sally L Brooks, Treasurer of Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 16, 2004. the records of this office indicate that lhe total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965. many focal units of government affecting the taxable property tocaied m Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, is as follows: Voted Milh Unit ALLEGAN COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN 911 1 00000 1999-2005 County Rood 1.00000 2002-2006 Library Library 70000 30000 UNLIMITED NONE DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS BARRY INTER. UNLIMITED 125000 UNLIMITED .50000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonappbcation of limitation provmoos of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held *n Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Bany and Allegan, Michigan, on June 14.2004. Date: April 16.2004 SallvL Brooks Treasurer. Allegan County This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Bllaabnth Mattnaon Secretary, Board of Education 0US3235O �Page 10 - Thursday, June 10. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Tape and Maxey equal last year’s results in D-2 Hastings’ MaMlle reaches long jump finals by David T. Young Editor Caledonia senior Angela Maxey surprised no one Saturday when she won her second straight state pole vault championship in the Division II finals Saturday. The only question was. “How high can Angie go?" Though she blew away the rest of the field by clearing 11 feet, eight inches. Maxey still was two inches shy of the state record and four inches shy of her lofty goal of becoming the first girl to go 12 feet in Michigan high school history. However. Maxey was the only local prep athlete to take home lhe first-place medal Saturday in the Division II state meet at Ralph E Meyers Stadium in Caledonia. Middleville senior sprinter Darrin Tape came the closest, finishing second in 11.17 seconds in the 100-meter dash for the second straight year and he added a fifth in the 200. Caledonia thrower Mindy Bode took a third in the discus at 123 feet. Lakewood High School had two slate qual­ ifiers. discus thrower Ry lee O’Bryant and shot putter Mike Vipond. but neither was able to score. The same held true for Hastings* long jumper Joel Maiviile, though he went 20-9 1/2 and qualified for the final round. Maxey also tied for seventh in the high jump at 5-2 and was fifth in the 100-meter hurdles (15.78 seconds) to rake in 15 1/2 points for the day. With Bode scoring six Middleville's Darrin Tape, center, sprints towards the finish in the 100-meter dash Saturday at Caledonia just behind Crestwood's Corey Pennywell, left, and just in front of Lansing Waverly's Kyle Percival. (Photo by David T. Young) points with a third in the discuss, Caledonia scored 21 1/2 team points to place ninth Middleville, despite being O-K Gold Conference champion and regional runnerup, scored only three points on the day. Trojan sophomore Jessica Flaska was eighth in the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.38 seconds and freshman Rebecca Winchester came in sev­ enth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:19.76. The TK girls had plenty of qualifiers, most of them regional runners-up. The Trojan boys had to settle for the 12 poinu that Tape scored in the two dashes. He lost by only one-tenth of a second in the 100 to Dearborn Heights Crestwood's Corey PennyweH. His time of 22.52 seconds in the 200-meter dash was four-tenths of a second slower than winner Dmitri Banks of Detroit Chadsey. Middleville's 12 poinu tied it with region­ al champion Hamilton, Lansing Waverly, Dearborn Heights Crestwood and Petoskey for 16th place. Qualifying for the state meet, but not scor­ ing for the Trojans were Jordan Hartley in the high jump and the 400-meter relay team of Tape, Scott Brooks. Joe Fromm and Kyle Farris. Hartley failed to clear 6-3, which would have put him in contention for a medal. The 400-meter quartet wa* disqualified. The Caledonia boys, who like Middleville were contenders for the O-K Gold Conference crown, failed to score a single point. Qualifying for the meet were the 400meter relay team and regions champion 300- meter hurdler Jim Haisma and regional run­ ner-up Steve Jousma. all of whom finished out of the money. Maxey had purchased a new fiberglass pole just before the regional and state meets this spring. She went 11-3 to win the regionals and then breezed to the state title. Her closest competition was almost a foot and a half behind her Saturday at 10-3. Maxey had a much tougher time of it a year ago when she outdueled a girl from Ludington for the title by clearing 11-0. She was state runner-up as a sophomore. Teammate Kayla Wilson qualified for the competition, but dropped out after clearing 9­ 6. Bode finished her throwing career by going 123-0 in the discus, but was far outdistanced by champion Sara Camacho of Byron Center and runner-up Jessica Slender of Corunna. Her throw was more than four feet better than Middleville's Jordan Hartley just has hie heels left to dear over the high jump bar during Saturday’s Division II Championships. (Photo by David T. Young) her regional performance. Middleville girls who qualified for the state meet, but failed to score, included Chaney Robinson and Kersta Gustafson in the 400, Gustafson in the 200, the 1600-meter relay team of Gustafson, Robinson. Aubrey Raymond and Whitney Robertson. Winchester in the 800, and the 800-meter relay team of Gustafson, Robinson. Flaska and Ashley VanderMeer. Winchester also qualified in the 3200meter run. but pulled out of the race. Ypsilanti won the team scoring in the girls' meet with 57 points, Detroit Renaissance was second with 49 and regional champion East Grand Rapids third with 30. Winning the boys’ team derby was Flint Kearsley with 48 Middleville senior Aubrey Raymond, left, takes the baton from teammate Kersta Gustafson in the 1600-meter relay Saturday at Caledonia. (Photo by David T. Young) Hastings Joel Mahrile stretches for­ ward as he sails through the air m the long jump at the Division II Track and Field Championships Saturday. (Photo by David T. Young) Eight was great for Gold, but soon it’ll be only seven Almost half of Jolley’s shots were points. Lansing Sexton had 42 and Stevensville Lakeshore 42. Two things came into my head Wednesday morning when 1 heard that the Hastings School board had approved lhe new changes to the O-K Conference, which include Holland Christian and Wyoming Park leaving the O-K Gold and Hamilton coming in. The first thing I thought of was that the O-K Gold's track and field and wrestling races jus! got a lot tougher. When Middleville's toughest wrestling competition in the old O-K Blue wasn’t com­ ing from Byron Center, it was coming from Hamilton. The Hawkeyes had been playing against mostly smaller competition in the O-K Blue last season. They played against teams like Godwin Heights. Wyoming Rogers. Calvin Christian, and Coopersville. The Hawkeye’s won't be over matched against the slightly larger schools in the Gold. Look at what’s happened recently. The Saxon baseball team lost a double header to the Hawkeyes to end the regular season, and the Saxon baseball team finished the year with 20 wins. • Hamilton dominated Middleville in the first round of the Division 4 football playoffs last fJI. Those are the two freshest Hamilton memories in my mind. Everybody talks about the geography of the new alignment being perfect. Well, almost everybody. After telling me how great the Hamilton kids are Wednesday. Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin went on to say. “1 hate lhe ride out there. The drive to Holland Christian seemed better.’’ Plus, you could go to the beach right after a meet. 1 had to do a little research. 1 often have to use Mapquest.com to find my way to high schools around the state, especially at play-off time. So. 1 thought I’d check out the drive. Since Benjamin was one of the few coaches to call me back on short notice Wednesday. I chose to start in Middleville. Distance from TKHS to Hamilton High. 32.4 miles. Distance from TKHS to Holland Christian High. 49.1 miles. Here’s the kicker though. Mapquest does estimated driving times too. TKHS to Hamilton I hour 9 minutes. Time from get from TKHS to Holland Christian. 1 hour 9 minutes. I don’t think either of those estimates takes into account a traffic jam caused by a fender bender on the way to Holland Christian, or one caused by a tractor on the way to Hamilton. 1 do like the addition of Hamilton though. It is a shame that there will only be seven teams in the conference, and still only six wrestling squads. Glancing around a map. there isn’t any school that fits the current list of schools in the O-K Gold better. There was no answer when I tried to contact the Wyoming Park High School athlet­ ic office on Friday. I was lucky to catch Steve Hoke before he headed out of town for a week. It makes sense to me why Park would want to make the move into a league with more Grand Rapids teams. Wyoming Rogers is about a mile and a half from Park, and they had to play each other in non-conference contests. It s like Middleville joining Hastings. Caledonia, and Wayland in the Gold at the beginning of last season. Lots of people like the fact that the O-K Conference checks out realignment and expansion every two years, but it does seem teams will be moving around an awful lot. Maybe, lhe addition of the new schools (Forest Hills Eastern and Zeeland West) made this go-round more traumatic than future ones will be. If anyone wants my input, I think Lakewood would fit nicely into the eighth slot in the O-K Gold. putts at Division II Girls’ Golf Finals by Brett Btemer Sports Editor There probably weren’t many girls as happy as Hastings senior Jill Jolley with the way their drives were sailing Friday at Division 2 State Finals Friday. There probably weren’t many girls as unhappy with their putting. “Putting is different every time,” said Jolley, who thought she had done all right on the practice greens in the morning. “When you drive, you just hit it straight and it’s usu­ ally the same." Even after the official had given the okay to tee-off on hole 10. Jolley’s drive sailed over the heads of the foursome in front of hers. It landed smoothly along the left side of the fairway. Jolley missed advancing to the second day of the tournament, after shooting an 18-hole score of 101. Of the 101 shots, 45 were putts. Severe rain showers limited the practice time allowed on Forest Akers East Course, on the campus of Michigan State University last week. Jolley only had to practice on the front nine, where she shot a 48. Her score on the back nine was 53. “I couldn't play the other nine, so you couldn’t tell on some shots." said Jolley of what to do on the tough Forest Akers greens. “You just had to guess." Jolley didn’t go in with the highest of expectations. The field is very talented at the finals every year. “It got to me I guess." said Jolley, “the pressure of going to state. Everybody knew about it in Hastings. Now I have to go back and tell them 1 shot a 101.” She did get to finish her final season of high school golf on a high note. Jolley shot par the par-3 11th hole, her 18th and final hole of the day. Hastings senior Jill Jolley watches her final drive sail towards the 11th green at Forest Akers East course during the Michigan High School Division II Giris' Golf Championships on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 10. 2004 — Page 11 Local leapers prove to be the state’s best in Division III by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior Shanna Tamminga almost felt guilty for winning the girts’ high jump title at Saturday's Michigan High School Division 3 Track and Field Championships. After some early struggles. Tamminga Delton Kellogg senior Kris Oglesbee strains as he nears the finish line of the 400-meter relay behind Hudson's Scott Rupnow Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valiev senior Josh Beardslee cruises across the finish line of the 1600meter relay Saturday at Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) cleared 5-5 setting a new Division 3 meet record. She was one of two local champions at Comstock Park High School, where Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey was crowned the long jump queen with a leap of 17-4. “If I had gotten them all ’he first time, maybe there would have been more glory to it," said Tamminga. who cleared 5-6 at regionals. “But 1 guess, a wins, a wins, a win.” For the first time this season Tamminga missed her first jump of the day at 4-10. ” rhe game plan was no misses ‘til 5-3,” said Delton assistant coach Rick Williams. At 5-2 and 5-4. she had to clear the bar on her third and final jump to continue on in the competition. “It puts a lot of pressure on these.” said Tamminga pointing to her calves. “The thing we have to realize is they’re not machines,” said Williams. “They’re just kids. She was jumping too soon, or working the bar too soon, but she struggled through it. That's what great athletes do. and she is a great ath­ lete.” Tamminga’s experience came in as handy as her legs Saturday. After clearing 5-4 on her third attempt the officials were ready to move the bar up to 5­ 6. Tamminga and White Cloud’s Nicole Wyers were the only remaining competitors. .Wyers cleared 5-4 on her second try. and if neither of them cleared 5-6 she would be the winner on number of attempts. Tamminga explained to the officials that when only two competitors remained the bar was often only raised an inch. “That’s experience.” Williams told Tamminga later. “If that had happened to you last year, or as a sophomore, you might have just gone along with it” Tamminga was also the sixth place medal­ ist in the 300-meler low hurdles with a time of 48.02 seconds. A busy off-season led to a busy Saturday for Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey. After preliminary races in the 100- and 200-meter dash events Garvey had to hustle across the infield to the long jump pit to earn her title. Then, there was more work to do after that. “She’s got to go work on hand-offs now.” said Lion varsity girls’ track and field coach Gary Hamilton after Garvey had clinched the long jump title. Garvey had two of the top Maple Valley senior Stefanie Joostbems nears the completion of her first lap in the 800-meter run Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) four jumps in the long jump finals. With six medal-winning performances, the Maple Valley girls finished sixth as a team with 23.5 points. Goodrich's girls won the team title with 47 points, followed by Lansing Catholic Central with 45, Kent City 42. Essexville Garber 33. Albion 29, and then the Lions. Delton Kellogg finished with 13 team points Garvey also medaled in the 200-meter dash with a seventh place time of 27.06 seconds, and as a part of the Lion 400-meter relay team. In that event she teamed with Amy Abbott, Alisha Fclmlee. and Dhani Tobias to finish in a fifth place tie with the foursome from Parchment in 51.37 seconds. Garvey had been working towards the long jump title since early November. With no winter sport to occupy her time, she could often be found working out in the gym or in the hallways at Maple Valley High School. “We started right after basketball,” said Garvey. All the hard work didn’t go unnoticed by the Lion coaches. Robert Browne who oversees the Valley long jumpers said, “She put in a lot of time. She’d come into the school and start late at night, working out in the gym. A few of the girls really worked hard all year long." Hard work also paid off for the Lion junior Abbott. She also placed in two individual events, finishing fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles in 47.73 and seventh in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.07. Maple Valley senior Stefanie Joostbems could often be seen working out with her bas­ ketball teammate Garvey in the nigh school hallways. All that preparation earned her an eighth place medal in the 800-meter run, with a time of 2:22.95. The second highest finish by a Lion was on the boys’ side, where senior Josh Beardslee sprinted to a second place finish in the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 14.90. Beardslee accounted for all eight of the Lion team points, and also competed in the 300-mcter hurdles. Detroit Country Day took the boys* title with 86.5 points, followed by Frankenmuth with 44, and Grand Rapids West Catholic with 29. Delton Kellogg's boys* team finished with five points, thanks to a fourth place finish in the 400-meter dash by senior Kris Oglesbee in 50.34. Oglesbee came into the meet as the number one seed in the event, but got off to a slow start in the race. “I told them to slow down, but I guess they didn’t hear me," said Oglesbee. Detroit Country Day’s Phil Damaska won the event by setting a new Division 3 record in 48.70. Damaska also won the 200. It was one of 16 Division 3 records broken on the day. The meet paused for a moment late in the day to honor a special champion. WyomingKelloggsville senior Nicole Bush stepped onto the medal stage alone, in between accepting medals for record setting first place finishes in the 1600 and 3200. and received a small ovation for her career total of seven track and field titles. It wasn’t all happy endings, especially for a Maple Valley junior Amy Abbott flies towards the finish in the semifinals of the 100meter hurdles at the Division III Track and Field Championships hosted by Comstock Park High School on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) few Lions and Panthers. Maple Valley senior throwers Meagan Halliwill and Kelly Wilson had a tough day in their events. Halliwill and Wilson were seed­ ed first and third heading into the discus, but neither was able to advance past the first round. They shared hugs behind lhe backstop upon learning their day would be ending Hawkeyes will join 0-K Gold, Maroons and Vikings move on early. It was a hard day for the Delton hurdlers too. Senior Brandon Lester stumbled in lhe 110 hurdles before reaching the finals, and his classmate Clayton Drewyor was tripped up by the first hurdle in the 300 finals. “I ran my best time ever in the (100-meter) hurdles.” said Delton junior Alex Alaniz, “and I didn’t even make the finals.” Hastings Country Club and BCACC to host scramble The 18th annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Open will be held July 28 at Hastings Country Club. The event is the biggest fund raiser of the year for the BCACC. and the registration deadline for the four-person scramble is July 1. The cost for a individual is $75. and includes golf, a fantastic lunch buffet catered by Monterey Grill, and the possibility prizes. The major prize, which will be raffled away, is a membership to the country club for the remainder of the year. Other lunch and door prizes will be given out. to go along with the bole-in-one, long drive, closest to the pin, and most accurate contests. This year’s event will be a little different. A group will tee-off with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start, and a second group will tee-off with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. There is room for 36 foursomes in the a.m. group, and 36 more in the p.m. Lunch will be held at the country club from 11:30 ‘til 1:30 and door prizes will be given away at that time. The cost for individuals interested in lunch without golf is $15. Hastings Country Club will host the 18th annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Open Wednesday July 28. The registration deadline for the Chamber’s major fundraiser is July 1. I Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Wtlfinger, left, passes the baton to teammate Jordan Haines after completing the first leg of the 800-meter relay Saturday at the Division III Championships. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Registration for the morning session begins at 7 aun.. and at 12:30 p.m. for the afternoon group. The awards and prize presentation will be at 7 p.m. First place awards will be give for the morning flight, the afternoon flight, and to the grand champions. For those interested in getting a jump start on the competition. Hastings Country Club is now open to the public, with newly reduced greens fees. Monday through Friday, before 3 p.m. the cost is $30 to play 18-holes with a cart. On weekends and weekdays after 3 p.m.. the cost is $37. Those aren’t the only things that are new at Hastings Country Club. New equipment has cleaned up the rough areas, and a new green roller has helped make the greens the best in West Michigan. New landscaping has also been done all around the course. Sponsorships are still available in Gold. Silver. Blue Tee, and White Tee levels. A Gold level sponsorship costs $400 and includes a foursome in the event, a sponsor­ ship sign on the course, company logo on the official scorecard, a gold sponsor sing on golf cart, recognition on a live remote by WBCH. and lunch for four. A silver sponsorship is $350. and includes golf for four, recognition on the official scorecard, lunch for four, and a sponsor sign on golf cart and practice green. For more information on event sponsor­ ship. registration, or with any other questions contact the BCACC al (269) 945-2454. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor While the 2003-04 high school sports sea­ son comes to an end, schools around the area are beginning to look towards the 2005-06 campaign. The O-K Conference is beginning its first cycle of expansion and realignment, which will take place every two years according to league agreement. Hastings Scbool Board approved Tuesday the first round of realignment, which will slightly change the face of the O-K Gold. Hastings. Middleville, Wayland, Byron Center, and South Christian will remain in the O-K Gold for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years. Wyoming Park and Holland Christian are moving out, with Hamilton in making a seven team league. “It’ll be a challenge,” said Hastings’ athlet­ ic director Steve Hoke speaking mostly of having a shortened conference football sea­ son. “We’ll have six league games instead of seven." The Saxons may have a bye week in the season, with two traditional non-league games at the front end of the schedule. Hoke said he wouldn’t be surprised if a team like Wyoming Park or one of the other O-K schools fills that hole. “That’s what a mega­ conference is for.” The upcoming expansion of the O-K megaconferecne includes newly formed high schools Forest Hills Eastern and Zeeland West. O-K conferences are broken up by number of students in the school first, then by geo­ ’ graphic area. “Adding Hamilton was really the best geo­ graphical plan." said Hoke. “We’ve formed a real good level of compe­ tition with Wyoming Park and Holland Christian. Bringing Hamilton in makes a great mix. They’re a very competitive school, with a great community." Caledonia athletic director Scott Weis was equally pleased with the new alignment. “Speaking as an ex-basketball coach, it’s been nice to be able to play a new school in there. I think they provided us with some excellent competition, but they're still devel­ oping in some sports. This is the right fit for us, and it makes the most sense geographical- iy" Wyoming Park’s move to a new O-K Blue was also spurred by geography. There are cur­ rently five Wyoming schools in the O-K Conferences, and the Vikings were not in a league with any of them. Plans for the new Blue include Belding, Cedar Springs. Comstock Park, Coopersville. Sparta, Wyoming Park, and Wyoming Rogers. Four of lhe six conferences in the new set­ up would include seven teams, the Gold. Blue. White, and the Red Lakeshore. The Red Metro and lhe O-K Silver would include eight teams. Hamilton was a long time member of the O-K Blue with Middleville, before the most recent realignment. “You’d think if they’re going to do this, they’d at least figure it out for a few years.” said Middleville track and cross country coach Tammy Benjamin. “Obviously Hamilton’s a great team. It’ll be nice to have them back in our league, because they always field good athletes and have a nice attitude.” Saxon wrestling coach Mike Goggins is excited about what t he addition of Hamilton means for his sport, but would like to see another wrestling program enter the confer­ ence at some point. “From my sports perspective it’s a good addition,” said Goggins. “There’s kind of a rivalry between Hamilton and Middleville. We haven’t seen them necessarily, but with them coming in with Middleville. Hamilton, and Byron Center, they've always had good rivalries. I just wish we could get up lo seven or eight wrestling teams." Holland Christian and South Christian cur­ rently don’t have wrestling programs in lhe Gold. In terms of wrestling, the league gained Hamilton, but lost the Wyoming Park squad. �Page 12 - Thursday, June 10. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Otsego shuts out Trojans, after TK blanks Delton in Division 3 district by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was slow going for the TK offensive attack in its Division III District Semifinal at Otsego on Thursday afternoon. With their biggest offensive threats spending r lot of time on the sidelines, the Trojans couldn't find the back of the net in a 1 -0 loss to Otsego. Thanks to the Trojan defense, neither did the Bulldogs of over 77 minutes. “We were pretty evenly matched." said TK coach Katie Polhemus. The talk on the sidelines turned to over­ time as the clock wore on with the two teams deadlocked at zero. That talk was quickly silenced when Bulldog freshman Jenna Matthews deflected a shot across the front of the Trojan goal mouth into the net as Trojan midfielder Alicia Buchanan raced to catch her from behind. “It just happened." said Polhemus. “There was a defensive miscue with two minutes left. When it’s 0-0, it’s anybody’s game." The Trojans put on a furious attack towards the Otsego net for lhe final 2:42 of the contest, putting the Bulldogs back on their heels. The Bulldogs were whittled for infractions six times in their own end, giv­ ing the Trojans the opportunity to set up quick free kicks from as close as 20 yards out. None of the Trojan chances could pen­ etrate the final wall of Bulldog defense however. Otsego had controlled much of the play inside its own offensive end through the first 77 minutes. “They were sending a lot of through balls and our players were watching them go,” said Polhemus. Trojan goalkeeper Kim Meyer was up to tlie challenge the entire afternoon, and had a lot of help from freshman defender Ellen Phillips and the left goal post at the north end of the field. Otsego nearly took its 1-0 lead with 20:38 left to play, on a play that seemed quite familiar at the game’s end. A crossing pass was deflected and glanced off the post in front of the goal before being cleared by Trojan freshman defender Ellen Phillips clears the ball out of her end of the field Thursday afternoon in the district semifinal contest at Otsego. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panther baseball topped by Comstock in D-2 semifinal The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team suffered its final defeat of the season Saturday. , The Panthers were topped by Comstock in the Division II District Semifinals. 12-2. Comstock, the fifth ranked team in the state in Division II, was then knocked off by Gull Lake in the district finals 5-2. Delton had its final winning streak of the season end al two games last Wednesday. After defeating that Gull Lake team May 27. the Panthers took the first game of a double header against Battle Creek Central June 2, 4-3 at C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek. The Panthers took a 3-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning, then held off the Bearcats by adding an insurance run in the fifth. Delton had only three hits in the game, two singles by Zac Culbert and one by Mike Insalata. It took four arms for the Panthers to fin­ ish off the Bearcats. Cory Bourdo pitched two innings, Nathan Farrell two. Derek Caldwell threw 1 1/3 innings, and Corrie Latta finished off the final 1 2/3. The Panthers again had three hits in game two. singles by Insalata. Latta, and Culbert, but could only push across one run in a 3-1 loss. Insalata pitched the first four innings and struck out three while allowing just one hit and one walk. Tyler Harris took the loss. TK. It looked as though Meyer would have to take on Bulldog attackers alone on numer­ ous occasions, but Phillips was almost always there at the last second to steer the ball away from the net. “Ellen did a lot of scurrying back to pick them up," said Polhemus. Sara Near during the district quarterfinal at DK. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Some of the Trojans top offensive threats saw limited minutes. Senior Chanda Brice was on and off the field with injuries, fresh­ man Ashleigh Lund missed minutes late in the first half and early in the second half after being knocked out of action, and jun­ ior Kristy Hall spent time on the bench for disciplinary reasons. Lund and Hall helped lead the Trojans to the semifinals, by scoring goals in a 3-0 Trojan win at Delton Kellogg in the district quarterfinals Tuesday. June 1. They each had one goal and one assist against the Panthers. Lund scored on a corner kick. Holly VanderHe ide had a goal on a cross from Hall, and Hall maneuvered around Delton's keeper to put one through with the assist by Lund. “Alicia Buchanan, Sarah Hawkins had great games." said Polhemus. “The mid­ fielders really helped control the tempo of the game." Trojan defender Megan Finkbeiner shut down Delton senior Shannah Fisher, an all­ state honorable mention player her sopho­ more and junior season. “The gal had maybe one or two shots all game." said Polhemus. Phillips and Sara Near also had a great game in the back field forTK. Delton junior midfielder Casey Peavey, left, sends the ball down field as Middleville's Sarah Hawkins comes up from behind. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Hot pitcher knocks Delton Kellogg softball team from district semi’s Delton Kellogg third basemar. ric Osborne, left, checks out some Comstock base runners before firing to first base Saturday. -(Photo by Linda Boyce) The eighth ranked Comstock Colts ended the Delton Kellogg varsity softball season in the Division II District Semifinals Saturday. The Colts, who were state runners-up a year ago, took a 7-0 victory over DK at Gull Lake. Comstock then went on to win the district by downing Gull Lake 3-0. Delton couldn't fig ire out Comstock plate. Roxann Huisman from Delton pitched a solid game. She struck out six. while allowing just one walk and four hits. Comstock will take on Vicksburg in the regional semifinals Saturday at Stevensville-Lakeshore. The Panthers fin­ ish the season with a record of five wins ors, as did Huisman and Doubledee indi­ and 22 losses. Despite a tough season, the Delton pitcher Amanda Jager, who allowed just one Panther hit while striking out 18. Jager came into the game with a .26 earned run Kellogg girls did earn some special honors for their accomplishments on and off the Huisman earned team MVP honors. Danielle Boyce was chosen the team’s most improved player, Hannah Goy won the rookie of the year award, and Doubledee earned the Gatorade Will to Win award. average. “We made some contact off her." said De I ton coach Kelly Yoder. “We just cou Idn’t hit the ball. We made a couple of crucial errors, but I thought it was one of our better games defensively actually.' The Panthers committed two errors. Sam Doubledee had the only hit for Delton. On the mound when the Colts were at the field. The team earned academic all-state hon- vidually. • Huisman was also a first team all­ Kalamazoo Valley Association awards win­ ner. Doubledee and Alex Culbert earned all-KVA honorable mention nods. 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YAHKMS Saturday, June 12—’Doodtea* Birthday Home games June 13 through June 17 Plan ahead—Friday, June 11-fireworks, Bingo See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 2004 - Page 13 Several Hastings baseball players honored after rare twenty-win season After a terrific 20-win season, the Saxon varsity baseball team continued to receive recognition in the form of several post-sea­ son awards. Four Saxon players received all O-K Gold from the league's coaches. First team recognition went to shortstop Scott Larsen, outfielder Caleb Case, and third baseman Ryan Duits. Catcher Justin Pratt was all­ league honorable mention. Larsen hit .419 in the league this season, and was 3-1 as a pitcher. Case hit .375 on lhe year with one home run, and just one error as an outfielder. Duits sparkled defen­ sively and at the plate where he hit an even .500 in league play with nine RBI’s. Pratt ended his conference season hitting .275. but with three home runs and 13 RBI’s. Pratt was also 4-1 as a pitcher in the league. On Monday, three Saxons received All­ District accolades. Pratt, who ended the season with a .294 average, five home runs, and 29 RBI’s. Duits ended the season hit­ ting .435 with one home run and 14 RBI’s. Being selected as all-district is the first step in determining who receives All-State sta­ with a grade point average of over 4.1. As an outfielder. Bowman committed just one error and drove in 13 runs this season. At the team's annual baseball banquet Larsen and Pratt were named the team’s CO-MVP’s, Duits was named the player of the year, and Andy Kelly was named the team’s rookie of the year. The will to win award was given to Bowman, and Caleb Case received the coaches* award. This Hastings team will go into the books as one of only a few to win 20 games in a season. The Saxons ended the conference season with a third place finish, tus. Saxon outfielder Drew Bowman received Academic All-District recognition. Lakewood senior shortstop Rachel Diekhof! tries to tag an Oriole base stealer out at second Saturday, but the ball rolls away behind her glove. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Two first inning runs too much for Vikes to overcome by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A slow start brought an end to the Lakewood varsity softball season Saturday. A pair of walks then a single by Charlotte pushed across two runs, and the Orioles Lakewood sophomore Stevie Spetoskey winds up Saturday in the Division II District Semifinal contest against Charlotte. (Photo by Perry Hardin) took a 2-1 win over the host Vikings in the Division 2 District Semifinals. Lakewood came right back to score in the second inning. Sarah Haskin singled then stole second, and Katie MacDonald drove her home with a two-out RBI single. From then on. it was a pitchers dual. Lakewood had just five hits and Charlotte only three. “The rest of the game after the first and second inning for both of us was either ground outs, fly outs, or strike outs,” said Viking coach Roily Krauss. After the two walks in the opening frame, the Vikes’ Stevie Spetoskey settled down and struck out seven. “If we had been sharp in the first inning it would have been a much different ball game,” said Krauss. “When you have good pitching, two runs is a big difference.” Charlotte went on to top Lansing Waverly 2-0 for the district championship. Four Vikings made the all-district team. Rachel King at first base, Spetoskey on the mound. Rachel Diekhoff at shortstop, and Shelley Root in center field. The post-season honors are starting to roll in for the 23-14 Vikings, although they did just miss a couple of their biggest goals. “The top goals the girls had were to win the league and the district.” said Krauss. The Vikings finished one game back of Lansing Catholic Central in the CAAC Division 3, and still had eight players hon­ ored in the league. Haskin. Diekhoff, Spetoskey, Alissa Goble, and Kacie O’Mara all earned first team all-CAAC 3 honors. Root. King, and MacDonald were named honorable men­ tion all conference. “We lose six seniors,” said Krauss, “but we have a lot of juniors and a couple soph­ omores, so we probably will just reload next year.” HHS alumni baseball game brought to an early end by Memorial Day storms The 28th annual Hastings Alumni base­ ball game was short of a complete game Monday due to lightning threats. A total of 32 former Saxon baseball pay­ ers returned to Johnson field to renew old memories and see ex-teammates. Included in the number of 32, but not playing were Ray Miller (class of 51), Chuck Miller (class of 49), Larry Allerding (class of 75), Terry Greenfield (class of 66), and Dan Wilson who annually returns to umpire the game. Jim Metsger also officiated lhe game, which was 1-0 when it was stopped after three inningsSaxons returning to play were Wes VanDenburg, Colin Cruthendea. Larry Hayes, Doug Garrett, Dave Reardon. Bruce Case, Todd Slater. Jason Sixberry. Jack Hebert. Greg Heath, Phil Strong. Roger Bykkonen, Adam Whitney, Josh Storm. Shawn Raymond. Tim Cook. Andrew Courtright, Luke Warner. Bob Cole, T\ier Greenfield, Andrew Keller. Josh Bundy, Luke Storm. Jeremy Schilling, Mike Hastings Connie Mack team tops B.C. Pennfield by ten The Hastings 18-and-under boys base­ ball team got their Connie Mack season off to a good start Monday night by routing Battle Creek Pennfield 11-1. The Hastings team pounded out II hits to support a fine pitching performance from Kevin Davis to earn the victory. Davis allowed just three hits while striking out 9 Pennfield batters. The hitting attack for Hastings was led by Andy Griggs with three hits, including a Lakewood baseball team’s single run doesn’t get it done against Charlotte by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Charlotte’s hits came when it needed it Saturday, and Lakewood's didn’t. The Vikings were knocked out of the state tournament in lhe Division 2 District Semifinals Saturday. 4-1 by their old Capital Circuit League foes. “We actually played a good game,” said Viking coach Bob Veitch. “We didn’t get beat by errors. We didn’t get beat by mistakes. It was just a great game by both teams.” Lakewood took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but then an Oriole solo home run in the third inning tied it. A pair of Oriole runs came across in the fourth inning thanks to a a pair of singles, and intentional walk, and a big two-run hit off the wall by the number nine hitter. The Vikings actually out-hit the Orioles five to four in the game. “Their hits just came exactly when they needed them to,” said Veitch. Viking senior Clint Tobias led the Lakewood offense, going three for four with a pair of doubles. Tyler Beglin had the other two Viking hits. “I just kept thinking we’d have that one rally that happens to every team, and we just never had one,” said Veitch. Corey Thelen pitched the first five and a half innings for Lakewood, before being relieved by Brandon Carpenter. The Orioles would add one more insur­ ance run in the sixth inning. Lakewood finished the season with a 19­ 7 record. “A lot of people thought this was a .500 team,” said Veitch. “We had a good year and I really think this team was good enough to get to Battle Creek.” Instead, the Orioles will have they chance. They went on to defeat Eaton Rapids in the district championship game 9-0. Hubbard, Brandon Burke. Brian DeVries. and Aaron Snider. triple, and four RBL Caleb Case bad two hits and scored a pair of- runs while Brandon Sutfin also collected two hits and drove in two runs. Adam Case, Andy Kelly, Scott Allerding, and Derrick Caldwell each had a base hit in the game. Hastings will play again on Thursday night against Battle Creek Harper Creek. All games are played at Bailey Park ia Battle Creek. Miao' Home Fbaxce 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! YES! Commercial Properties YES! Land Contract Refinance PAYOFF THOSE^^ RATE CREDIT z YES! Cash-Out = HIGH INTEREST CARDS' Debt Consolidation YES! YES! Lower Your Interest Rate YES! Manufactured Homes (l^d) YES! 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park IS OOPS! l PROFESSIONALS! (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) 1-800-237-2379 Call today! BMR: 269-945-6280 MM. nm.M; (Ml LscaNy mmmI mO aguatML ! I r �? ■> P^> 14 - Thuradey. June 10. 2004 - Th. HMUng. Berner Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors tor May from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Molly Smith, Dylan McKay. Alexis Dankin, Stephen Tolger, Andrew Moore and tael Gomez. Exchange Club Youths of Month named for May Zach Smith, shown here with teacher Benjamin Bruinekool, has been selected by lhe Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of lhe Month tor May at St Rose School. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 NOTICE WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBC. FLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BCL0W F YOU ARC Bi ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN FURCHASERS: TNb Bate Hwy ba MORTGAGE SALE - DofauK has bean made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David Johnson, a aingte man. original mortgagors), to Oakridga Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1907. and recorded on July 22. 1907 in Uber 702 on Pago 568, and aaaignod by mesne aaaignmonts to Natfonsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated December 2. 1907 recorded on February 23.1998 in Instnxnant 1007925, in Bany county records. Mtehigan, on which mortgage there ia cteknad to bo duo at the data hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Rva Hundred Forty-Seven And 41/100 Doners (980.547.41). including intow at 7% per annum. Under Wo power of sale ccntainod in aald mort­ gage and 8io atab-te in auch case made and provktod, nodoate hereby given that said mortgage sHI be foracfoaad by a sale of the mortgaged promiooa, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Haadngs at 1D0 PM, on Juno 24.2004. * Said promiooa are situated in Wage of MlddtovMo. Barry County. Michigan, and are doocribod as: Lot 90 and the West 4 toot of Lot 80 of Mtodtevte Downs No. 5, acconflng to the record­ ed plat thorwcf as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats, Pago 43. VRaga of MktotovRe. Bony County, MteNgan. The rudompdon ported shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate. unioas determinod aban­ doned in accordance wtoi MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the rodamplion period ahafl bo X days from the date of auch sale. Dated: Mey20,2004 For more information, please call: FC G 246503.1310 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of America. NA successor in interest by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwma, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte R124374F01 The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month tor May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Heather Sibley, shown with teacher Tony Marsiglia, and Alexis Patten (missing from photo). Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month tor May, as setocted by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (front from left) Jeremy Heinifch, Christopher Mermen, (back) Kayla Pohl, teacher Michelle Benningtleld and Conner Lomas. Colorado Taylor, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citizen of lhe Month for May from Pieasantview Elementary School. OPEN HOUSE June 12th, 2004 • 1-4 PM Bay Meadow Condominiums 12404 Bayview Dr., Wayland/Gun Lake BUILDING 44 - UNIT 414 Features the following... • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 8, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday. Outside unit, cathadral callings, fireplace, main floor master bodroom with full bath, main floor 1/2 bath with laundry, main floor sunroom with wrap-a-round dockg and much moiWe 1 LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED] Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for May are Brandon McConnon and Tauri Schils, shown with student aide Alexxis Price. Wavland Asphalt. LLC DmVtMkrSU Dtvtloptr 616-318-5279 S^tbr GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are John Shakespeare and Shelby Deming, with teacher Julie Carlson. Jack Grashuis 616-974-6150 2SS-792-0555 Fax: 269-792-0755 710 W. Cherry Wayland. Ml 49348 Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Al Board members present and 3 guest. Approved previous rnmutes, Resotubons 2004­ 10. 11 and 12. attendance to Legislative Conference, power washing of the township hall and purchasing a paper cutter During the joint meeting hoard dtecuesion of private road ordinance and recant zoning concerns. Al boards adjourned at 8D6 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attected to by Patricia Abort. Supervisor (6-10) STATE OF MK3BGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dsosdonts Estate Al F MH 1001 T3IRI PT Estate Of MILDRED M LEINAAR, Deceased Date of Birth: 7-0-10 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. MMred M. Loinaat, who lived at 11753 Scott Park Rd, Oaten. Michigan dted 1-5-2004. Crectitors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wil be forever barred untoss presented to Ronald A. Foss, named per­ sonal loproeontafoe or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings. Mt 40058 and the namedforopoood personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubtication of this notice. Juno 3. 2004 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Heatings, Ml 40068 289*945-3496 Ronald AJoss 11753 Scott Park Road Detion. Ml 49046 280-671-5070 <— (6-10) Notice CT Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS HRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte Bate may bo dared al onto, ptua Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in foo condNone of a mortgage made by Diane M. Rico, an unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated May 16, 2002. and recorded on Moy 28.2002 in instrument 1081052. in Barry coun­ ty records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the deto hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four And 84/100 Dottars ($87,99434), including interest al 4.125% par annum. Under the power cf sate contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case mega and gm* vktod. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be toroctoeod by a sate of ths mortgaged premisos, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on July 15,2004. Said promteos are situated in VRage of Freeport. Bany County. Mtohigan. and are described as: Lol 5. Block 3 of tie VBago of Freeport, according to foo recorded ptol hereof in Uber 1 of Plato on Pago 22. Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from •w date of auch sate, unteas doteminod aban­ doned In accordance wtih MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from fie deto at such sate. Dosed: Juns>10,2004 For more it Ah wtetton, please cal: FC X 248.583.1302 Trott A Trott, P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingtwr/Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte S026493F01 — MORTGAGE BALE - Defautt has boon made In the condMons of a mortgage made by JARRED C. THOMPSON. AN UNMARRIED MAN to MORT­ GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. MC, SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, SUC­ CESSORS 8 ASSIGNS. AS BENEFICIARY OLD KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, now known as MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. MC, SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated April 24. 2001. and recorded on April 28. 2001. ae Inetrumant No. 1068886 BARRY County Records, MtoNgan, oh which mortgage there la Jtomed to bo due at fie date hereof the sum of seventy six thousand one hundred eighty three and 64/100 Dolors ($78,183.64), inducting interest al 7.750% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gags and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torocioood by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or oomo port of fwn. at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouae. Hastings. Ml. at IDO PM on June 24. 2004. . Said premteoc are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Mtohigan and are described as: THE WEST 63 FEET OF THE SOUTH 8 RODS OF LOT 95 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ donee in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whtoh case the period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: May 20. 2004 ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Bxmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee (6-10) SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting Juno 1,3004 Regular meeting called to Order at 730 p m. 4 Board members and 4 guests present. Motion carried to appoint J Wooer President Pro-Tern. R. Barnum excused for health reasons. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report for 5/04. Accepted Department reports. Motion carried to appoint R. Turner Jr. to SWBCSW Authority Board. Adopted reooiulion 04-07; to reduce SWBCS interest rates to 3.81% effective 4-1*04. Motion carried to purchase an air conditioner for the office. Motion carried to purchase BSAA accounting software. Adopted resolution 04-08 indorsing the upgrad­ ing of M-43 to AH Season Approved June Bids. Meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested toby: Richard Barnum. Supervisor aHS2«< (6/10) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm te a debt cotie ctor attempting to con­ fect a debt Any Information obtained wM bo need for this purpose. If you are In the MMtary, pteaoo contact our office at the number Meted betow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael I Tamez, a single man to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2002 and recorded March 19. 2002 in Instrument Number 1078800. Barry County Records, Mtohigan on whtoh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($96,678.96) including interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given foal said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a site of the mortgaged premises, a some pert of them, at pubtic venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1.D0PM. on Thursday. June 24,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Mtohigan. and are described as: Commencing 20 rods South of the Southwest comer of Lot 1331, City of Heatings, Barry County. Mtohigan; thence East 10 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence West 10 rods; thence North 4 rods to beginning. City of Hastings. Barry County, Mtohigan oemg tn me rormeasi comer or me r*>u was* ire of Section 19, Township 3 North. Rango 8 West Commonly known as 1201 S Park St Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, untecs determined abandonod in accordance wtih 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period sha£ be 3Q days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 17. 2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potootivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Doquindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-24221 Pub : 5/20-6/17 NPTKE OF MORTGAGE FORFH OffilRF WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. « ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEE«'AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. Default having boon made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man, whose address is 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080. and Bond Mortgage & Inveitmont Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under ths laws of the State al kbehigan. whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E, Grand Rapids. Mtohigan 49507. dated June 12. 2000, and recorded on June 21. 2000, in Instrument No. 1046800 of the Barry County Ragiater of Drefty, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor S.E., Suite 201, Grand Rapids. Mtohigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16, 2000, and recorded on Juno 21. 2000 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1045801 and upon which there is now claimed to bo due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Seven Thousand Nme Hundred Dollars ($27,900.00) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at taw having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 15. 2004. at 1 DO p.m., the undersigned wB seti at the East door of the Barry County Building. Hastings, Mtohigan that being the piece of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry at pubtic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney's tees atiowed by tew, the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of PrairievBe, Barry County and which are oesenoea as rowows. Commencing at the Soutiiwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, Prairieville Towniup. Barry County, Mtohigan; thence North eight rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence West 20 rods to the beginning. Item f: 08-12-020-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Ptamweti. Mtohigan 49080. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determtoed abandoned to accordance with MCL 800.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 DATED: June 4. 2004 Drafted by: Wittiam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW, Suite 20SC Grand Raptos Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (7/1) Notice Of Mortgage Foredoaure Sate THffi HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W«X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARYDUTY. the conditions of made by Brad ------------------ - —--------- , _ _Jisl mortgigorfs), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2003, and recorded on January 7,2003 in instrument 1095084. in Barry county records, Mtohigan. on whtoh mortgage there is ctorned to be due at the date hereof foe sum of Sixty-Throe Thousand Sixty-Four And 05/100 Dollars ($63,064.05), Indudtog interest at 635% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage anu foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouae in Hastings at IDO PM, on July 8,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 899 toot East of the Southwest comer of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North, Rango 8 West for foe point of begin­ ning, thence East 350 loot, thence North 346.5 feet, thence West 647 fest thence South 5.5 feeL thence East 324 feet thence South 341 feet to foe point of beginning. The redemption period she! bo 6 months from foe date of such sate, untess determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in whtoh case the redemption period Shan bo 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: June 3,2004 For more Infor motion, ptease caH: FC X 248.563 1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Annmeys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 36400 Tetegrsph Rd Ste 200 Binghwn Farms, Michigsn 48025-5822 Rte f025242F01 WE OBTAM WEX BE UBED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE* PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. raodndod bytasteroclootat MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been mads in the oondtttons of a mortgage made by John A. Hwris. a stogie mwr. original mortaagorfs), to Watts Fargo Homo Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2002, and recorded on January 10, 2003 in instrument 1095304, in Bany county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgags there is claimed to be due at foe date horool foe sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Sairenty-Four And 18/100 Dottars ($88,774.18). indudtog interest at 9.5% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a caiAOltire mortgaged premteo?. or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hutings at 1 DO PM, on July 8,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are doocribod as: A parcel of tend 8 rode Eaat and West by 10 rods North and South out of foe Northwest comer of foe Went 1/2 of foe Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North, Rango 7 WeeL Township of Assyria. Barry County, Mtohigan. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unteoo determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in wrwen case me leueii^ruon penoo anas ue osys from the date of such sate. Dated: Juns 3, Z»4 For more tetter melton, ptease cal: FC D 248.583.1308 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Wetis Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite •025886F01 TMtt HRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTHN’TMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON OBTAMEDWEX BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY.. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in foe condNons of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Etecironto Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3. 2003 and recorded October 12. 2003 in Instrument Number 1115483, Barry County Records. There is ctaimed to bo due on such mortgage foe sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Rfty-Sevon snd 98/100 Dottars ($79,057.88) tociudtog interest at ths rate of 8.5% per annum. Under foe pe var of sate containsd in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Mtohigan, notice is hereby given that foe mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at foe Barry County Courthouae in Hastings in Barry County, Mtohigan al 1 DO p.m. on July 8,2004. The premises are located in the Village ol Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 50 toot of the West 107 loot of Lots 4 wd 5 of Block 3 of AW PhBfo^s Addition to the Village of NashvBe. according to foe recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 6. Castteton Townchip . Barry County Mtohigan Also . the use of a driveway 6 teat in width and 60 feet in length commencing at foe Southeast cor­ ner of the above described parcel at a point on the North Uno of Frances Street 107 loot East of foe East Ine of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 test, thence East 6 feet, thence South 60 feeL thence West 6 feet to foe beginning. Village ol NashvBo. Barry County. Michigan The redemption pe.iod shal be 6 months from foe date of such sate, untess the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in whtoh case the redemption period snail be 30 days from the date ol the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buy5 the p<operty and there is a simu rtaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are bmrted solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: June 3. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207 1958 PUB: 60-7/1 STATE OF MICHK2AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent 's Eetete FILE NO. 2004-24012-DE Estale of RUSSELL W MOREHOUSE. Deceased Date of birtn: 2-14-1929 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Russell W. Morehouse, who lived at 4962 Beechwood Drive. Delton. Mtohigan died April 16, 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to Lois Morehouse, named per­ sonal representative, or proposed representative, or to both foe probate court at 208 W. Court Street Suite 302, Hastings, and the namodforopoood per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 2, 2004 H. van den Barg Hatch P14733 Butter. Durham & Toweson - PLLC 202 North Riverview Drive Parchment Ml 48004 269^49-7686 Lois Morehouse . 9180 East D. Avenue Rtohtend. Ml 48083 269^29-0485 omw (6/10) MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BWORMABON WE OBTAM VRLL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ttRLfTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sete H«y be roodnded by the foreetoelng morbNOee. tn foot evert, your damasae, It any, ahril be ImR* ed eotaiy to Wo return of foe bM amount ten­ dered st sate, piuo IntoreeL MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt hoe boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger A. Lam vid Metteaa L Lam. husband and wtie. oritfnal mortgagors), to Bank On, NA, Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001. and recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1080547, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is ctaimed to be due al foe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Stxty^tt Thousand Nno Hundred FfftyRvo And 37/100 Dottars ($168,95537). including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro* vioea. nouce ts norooy given met san mongage ww bo foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at pubtic vendue, at tho Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on July 1,2004. Said promiaou are situatad in Township of Yankee Springs. Bany County, Mtohigan, and are doocribod as: Lot 28 of Gadder *■ Payne Lake Plot as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 77 of Bany County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, untese doterminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in whtoh case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. D«Md: May 27, 2004 For more inionnation, please cal:. FC G 24&5B&.t310 Trafl & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Bank On, NA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte f024500F01 aumw TIBBRRMKADWCOLLECTORATmPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTABBED WEX BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Defautt has boon made in foe oondttfone of a mortgage made by Joehua J. Ausfoof and Klmboriy A. Auefoof, husband and wtie, to Founders Trost Personal Bank, mortgagee, dated February 24, 1998 and recorded March 5, 1998 in Instrument Number 1008464, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Mortgage Etecironto Registration Systems, Inc., a Dataware Corporation, it's successor's and assigns, as nomi­ nee tor Oto Kent Mortgage Company, a Mtohigan Corporation (now by various reoohitione duly known as Fifth Third Bank. Indtana) by assignment dated December 18,2000 and recorded on April 2.2001 in instrument Number 1067588, Bany County Records. There is cteimed to bo duo on such mort­ gage the sum of Ono Hundred Two Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty-Six and 46/100 Dottars ($102336.45) Including interest at foe rate of 7.125% per annum. Under the power of seta contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given foal the mortgage wB be lorectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pubtic venue at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hastings In Bany County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on July 15,2004. * The premises are located in foe Township of Thomapple. Bany County, Mtohigan, and are cteacribed as: Lot 88 of Noffkes Lake Shore Ptat No. 1. accord­ ing to foe recorded ptat thereof, as recorded In Uber 4 ol Plats. Pago 18. Also that parcel of land in Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, described as: beginning at foe Northeast comer of Lot 88 of Noffkes Lake Shore Ptat No. 1, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate on Page 18, thence South 79 degrees 51 minutes East 165.87 feet; thence South 1 degree 51 minutes West 14135 feet; thence North 79 degrees 51 min­ utes West 211.0 toot to foe Southeast comer of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East along foe East fine of said Lot 88 a distance of 58.89 feet; thence North 10 degrees 9 rnmutes East along said East fine of Lot 88 a distance of 86.89 feet to foe point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from foe date of such sate, untess ths property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from foe date at the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind foe sate in the event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: June 10. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, it's succes­ sor’s and assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Mtohigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duty known as Fifth Third Bank. Indiana). As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 200 0206 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This flrm is a debt coltector atten^tlng to cotiect a debL Any Information obtained vM be used for this purpose, if you are In the Military, ptoaee contact our office at tile MORTGAGE SALE*MmAhMtesn mate In Vm conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Thomas and Rosemarie Thomas, husb^d and wile to Mortgage Etecironto Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee tor Hamilton Mortgage Company, an Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 20,2002 and recorded December 18. 2002 in Document Number 1083897, Barry County Records, Mtohigan on whtoh mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at foe date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Rfty-Threo Thousand One Hundred Forty-Six Dolors md Ninety-Nine Cento ($153,14639) including interest 93% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foot said mortg^o wB bo toredooed by a sate of tie mortgaged premtoM, or some part of them, at pubtic venue, at foe Bony County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday, Juno 17,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Bany County. Michigan, and are doocribod as: Parcel B: Beginning al a point on foe North Ine o( Section 15, lbwn 4 North, Rango 7 Wool dtetant Soufo 88 degreoe 18*47” Eato 38630 toot tram the Northwest comer of said section; foonoo Soufo 88 degrees 18'47* Eaat 23030 feel along said North Ine; thence Sou* 02 degrees 22* 1F Weal 32630 toot; foonoo North 88 degrees 18'47* West 208.50 tost; foonce North 02 degrees 22* 1F East 51.00 foot; foonoo North 88 degrees 18* 4F Wssl 2130 foot; thence North 02 degrees 22* 19* East 275.00 feet to foe point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpoees over the Northerly 33 feel thereof for Jordan Road. Commonly known as 8110 Jordan Rd, Woodtand Ml 48897 The redemption period shal be 6 mortihs from foe date of ouch sate, unfeoo detomtined aban­ doned In accordance wtth 1948CL 8003241a. In whtoh case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated- MeyJ2,2004 , ___ Mortgage Ooctronto Rogtobation Systems, inc., ooteiy as nominee for HamRon Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates, P.C. 36150 Doquintao Rd. Ste 810 Storing Hoists. Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Ate No: 04-24097 owmw 5O0-8H0 Ncrtfco Of Mortgage FMIaowe Beta THffi HRM • A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY MP0RMAT10N WE OBTAM WBX BE UMD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW » YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate stay bo roodnded by Ste toredoelng mortgagee. In that ovonL your daamgas, h any, ahal bo Mull­ ed ooteiy to ti»e return of Bio bMamounttendorad al eala, phm Interest MORTGAGE BALE - Dotautt has bean mads In wnaoneao, jr. ano Nooqt vmeonomi, nuaemei and wife, original mortgagorfs), to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 1, 2000, and recorded on November 3, 2000 In instrument 1051529, and assigned ty said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Regtelration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated November 3,2000 recorded on December 13,2XX) in insbument 1062825, in Bony county records, MKTngan, on wrwn mortgage more ■ ownwo io do due al foe dote hereof foe cum ol Ono Hundred Ono Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Ntaie And 33d 00 Dottars ($10133933), inducting intoreot at 8% per annum. Under foe power at sate contained in sahl mort­ gage and foe statute In such case made and prorided, notice is hereby given fomaaid mortgage wB be toredooed by a solo of the mort0tigod pramteae, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouae in Hastings al 1D0 PM, on July 15,2004. Said promtoes are situated Jn Tovmship of Ytinkeo Springs, Bony County, Mtohigan, and are described as: The Soufo 10 Acree al foe Weal 1/2 of the Soufowoto 1/4 ol Section 1, Tbwn 3 North, Rango 10 Wool Yankee Springe Township, Barry County, Mtohigan. An aassmont for Ingram and ■gram over a 9 toot wide strip of tend, foe contorIno of whtoh is doocribad as: That part of the Soufoomt 1/4 of Section 2, Tbwn 3 North, Rango 10 Wool Yankee Springs TbwnsNp, Bony County. Mtohigan. doocribod as: Commencing at foe Southeast comer of said Section 2; foonce North 00 Dogreee 29 Mtnutoe 43 Sooondi 17.63 Fool along foe East Ine of eaid Soufooaet 1/4 to foe point of beginning of foe oontortine of said 9 Foot strip of tend; foonce North 78 Dogrooa 08 Mtoutoe 11 Seconds West 52.17 Feet; foonce North 80 Degrees 20 Mtoutes 58 Seconds Wool 48.64 Feet; foonoo North 84 Dogreee 24 Mtoute* 36 Seconds Wool 50.46 Foot; foerco North 88 Dogreee 24 Minutes 24 Seconds Wool 50.12 Feet; foonce South 84 Dogreee 44 Mtoutes 27 Seconds Wool 32.96 FooL more or toes, to foe conterino of Ymkae Springe Road and foo point of anting ol said easement. Bany County Records. The redemption period shal be 12 monfostrom foo date of such eate. Dated: Juno 10,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Etecironto Rogtatration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 AteS025996F01 «ww« PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: The HW the hearing inpamd to l-SOGeH-VrS. �Page 16 - Thursday, June 10. 2004 — The blastings Banner Thursday. The 36-year-old Delton man was convicted of assault with a weapon in an incident that occurred in October 2003 involving his girlfriend at the time and Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo . (269)948-0502 HOSPITAL BED: dual con­ trol, electric, like new, $200. (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 9253. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” dram type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, aquatic plants. Goldfish 4c Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ scaping Co, 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am2pm. LOVE N CARE AFC HOME has an opening. We give love & carg for senior citizen ladies in a Christian environ­ ment Call Nancy at (269)948-2534. rowboat Back yard Gun Lake State Park. Weekly A monthly rental, $450-$750. (616)291-5012 GUN LAKE: lakefront large 1 bedroom. 1 bath, garage, pole bam & dock. Excellent peach, no smoking/pets, year lease, $590/mo. + utilit­ ies A deposit. (269)795-2574 XLT: 4x4, black, tan leather, power seats, Sony CD, V-8, tow package, $17,950 offer. (269)367-9733 *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift new tires, asking $9,000. Cali (269)208-9223. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Gass A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call (269)838-8909. SEVERAL GARAGE SALES: Or. E. Marshall St, Hastings. 811 E. Marshall. Childrens clothing & Plus TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. Citing circumstances not considered in the sentencing guidelines, Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher sentenced Richard Blake, 44, of Shelbyville, to 240 to 360 months in prison on a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 years old. Blake has convictions for sexual crimes dating back to 1990 in Indiana. “Society canX afford to have you out with the rest of us who can control our impulses," commented Fisher, who rec­ ommended that Blake never be paroled. He was also ordered to pay restitution for any counseling his victims may have to receive in the future. “For eight years we lived with a man who used us to fills his own needs," said the mother of the victims. *1 do not want anyone in this life to go through what my boys went through." . that his "drinking problem clouded his judgment" and that he knows he "made a mistake" taking alcohol to a party with people underage. “You can’t undo what has been done,” noted Fisher. “The best you can do is to decide not to drink alcohol again." • Robert Ames. 44. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and 60 months probation for criminal sexual conduct, second degree, with a person under 13 years of age. He was ordered to pay $4,020 in court assessments. • Patrick Thrasher was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 36 months probation and court assessments of $4,896.04 time in jail.. • A motion hearing in the Linda Fox case will be held at 1 p.m. June 25. Fox’s attorney noted “significant discovery issues" regarding medical records of the alleged victim. Lynnette Kocher, and asked Fisher to order the records released so Fox’s defense could be prepared in a timely fashion. Fisher indicated he would do so and set a tentative trail date for July 12-14 or July 19-23. Fox has been accused of causing the death of her daughter by supplying her with drugs. In other recent court business: CABLE/CATV INSTAL­ LER: to $1,000/wk. Must not fear heights! Trainees/ skil­ led! ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. 2 MALE CHOW PUPPIES: 10 weeks old, $125 each. (269)964-8309 or (269)275­ 2714 DELIVERY DRIVER/ CUTE PUPPIES READY TO WAREHOUSE LOADER: to GO: mixed small breed, $600/wk. + benefits! Train­ Cockapoo/Terrier/Dachs­ $200. Shots 4c ing! ASAP! Local route, hund, wormed. Shirley (269)623­ (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. 4133. FACTORY/PRODUCnON/ SUPERVISOR: to $15/hr. ♦ benefits (bottling co.) 2 Shifts! Permanent! Many needed! (616)949-2424 Job­ linefee. 10054 KELLER RD, DEL­ TON: This newly updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, less than 2 miles from Gun Lake is priced to sell at $99,900. OFFICE ASSISTANT/ Delton schools. For sale info BOOKKEEPER: to $12/hr. ♦ call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One benefits! Good people skills/ Step Realty, (616)437-6602. office duties! Start now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. 1999 2SX52 FALL CREEK 3 bedroom, 2 bath, excellent SECURITY/SURVEIL­ conditio.1. Double pane win­ LANCE: to $15/hr. ♦ bene­ dows, garden tub. Top of the fits! Many needed! Perma­ line home with all upgrades nent! Start now! (616)949­ - delivered & set, $24,900. 2424 Jobline fee. (517)852-9402 2418 PEARL ST, SHELBY­ 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ VILLE: must see this cute 4c rooms, 2 baths. Please call cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath (269)945-3601 for further in­ ranch home. Located near fo! US-131, $107,000 w/land contract options. For sale in­ 1999 16X80 MOBILE fo call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One HOME: like new, too of the Step Realty, (616)437-6602. line, can deliver and set up SlXXXTs below book value. FINE LAKE OPEN HOUSE (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 256 Hickory Rd. Sunday, June 13th, 12-4 9253. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WAYLAND: New 4c used 3br, aU appliances, A/C 4c community pool. Starting at $11,723. Calf Kim, (269)795­ 2620. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic 2 FREE GARAGE SALE mattress set (2 months old). signs with your ad that runs (517)204-0600 in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 KING SEALY MATTRESS N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings At set with deluxe frame, $100. the front counter. (517)204-0600 GARAGE SALE: 625 W. Bond, Hastings. Fri., June 11th, 8am-5pm. Brand new gas cook top 4c above the stove microwave never out of the box, kids clothes, plus size clothes good condition cheap. Lots of toys, books & misc. household items. Beacon Builders Remodeling Specialists. Roofing, siding, drywall, decks, basements. Also, custom glass & repairs. Licensed 4c insured, Wayne, (269)767-0568 or (269)382­ 0350. another man. He is to attend AA and receive sub­ star ce abuse counseling while serving his JUST LISTED: 12599 W. BLUE LAGOON. Enfoy Gun Lake from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath completely updated mobile home with over 50ft of channel frontage. New carpet 4c flooring through­ out, $149,900. For sale info contact Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One Step Realty, (616)437­ 6602. UNIQUE END UNIT CON­ DO FOR SALE BY OWN­ ER. HIGH END MATERI­ AL 4c WORKMANSHIP, LIKE NEW, NEXT TO HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB. (269)945-4459 RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL I WOULD LIKE FOSTER KIDS: Do you TO THANK have time to help a child everyone who attended my with special needs? Follow­ 80th birthday party, also my ing abuse and neglect, many children who put it on. Also, children are entering foster many thanks tor the flowers, care with emotional, devel­ gifts and cards. opmental and teaming disa­ Sincerely, bilities. The Family Inde­ Marjorie Lewis pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port 4c education you need IN MEMORY OF to care for special needs chil­ RICHARD SEEBER dren. Dedicated homes are who past away one year also needed to foster one or ago June 8th. more teens, or give time & My heart will never mend, structure to a delinquent my tears continue still. teen/pre-teen. Also needed: Others my forget you, homes with enough energy, please know I never will. time 4c space to keep a Love forever, Reenie. group of brothers/ sisters to­ gether (40sq.feet / child / INMEMORYOF bedroom). For more infor­ ROBERT V. COUNT mation telephone (517) 543­ on his birthday June 13th. 5844 and request (1) No cost Deep in our hearts his information packet, (2) Indi­ memory is kept to love 4c to cate interest in August Infor­ cherish, to never forget. mation Night in Hastings, Lovingly remembered 4c and/or (3) Sign-up for foster sadly missed by your parenting classes that begin Children Sarah A Jason, Thursday evenings starting Mom, Brothen 4c Sisters. in September in Nashville. Telephone (517) 543-5844 anytime 4c leave a message. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Thank You! Non contested divorce with or without children. Call YMCA ONE DAY FUN (269)345-1173. DAY being offered to Foster G 4c G PROFESSIONAL: SPECIALIZING IN PAINT­ ING, DRYWALL AND IN­ TERIOR REMODELING. LICENSED AND INSUR­ ED. OVER 40 YEARS EXPE­ RIENCE. FREE ESTI­ MATES. QUALITY WORK­ MANSHIP. OUR GOAL IS YOUR SATISFACTION. CONTACT DOUG OR BLUE AT (517)852-1707 UN­ TIL 9PM. 4c Adoptive Families in Bar­ ry County in June. Join other similar families for support 4c enjoyment. For details, leave identifying informa­ tion at telephone (517)543­ 5844. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 mites, runs great, must see to ap­ preciate, 525,000. Call (269)838-8909. • Jason Sheffield was sentenced to ten months in jail and 60 months probation on two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors in connection with the traffic deaths of three Delton teens in November. He was assessed a fine of $4,365 by the court and be qualifies for work release. He was also ordered to par­ ticipate in Alcoholics Anonymous and substance abuse counseling while in jail. Attorney Timothy Tromp read a state­ ment the 23-year-old Delton man had written while members of Sheffield’s church looked on from the courtroom. In the statement, Sheffield acknowledged Classic and Antique Car Show is June 19 The flood waters have receded from Riverside Park in downtown and organiz­ ers of the Nashville and area merchants fourth annual Clasak and Antique Car Show are planning the event in the park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, just as they have in the put "If the ball Field is too wet we plan on parking the cars up on the pavement directly behind the stores." they said in a prepared statement This year's car show includes a couple of new events, including a model car contest for children 5-13 years of age and displays of antique tractors and motorcy­ cles. Members of the Nashville Antique and Classic Car Club visited Fuller Street Elementary School earlier this year and helped several of the children pu' togeth­ er model cars. "We really enjoyed the kids we worked with and we hope they will bring their models down and enter them into our model car contest" said organizers. Children should bring their models down the baseball diamond in Riverside Park by 10 a.m. to show and be judges. Each child will receive an award fro his or her model. The models will be judged in three age groups: 5- to 7-year-olds. 8to 10-year-olds and 11-to 13-year-olds There will also be plenty of fun for older car enthusiasts. Registration for the car show starts at 8 a.m. The first 250 cars to register will be given duh plaques. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of all cars u they enter the gate. The pictures will be on display later in the day. The 5x7 photos in a frame will be available for purchase for $10. And. the National Street Rod Association will be onsite to perform inspections during the show. Local and area merchants once again have donated money for the 63 trophies that will be awarded at 2 p.m. The mer­ chants have also donated the hundreds of door prized which will be given away during the car show. Spectators will also be able to purchase tickets to win door prizes. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with drawings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. And, for those who like to hunt for bargains, there will be village-wide garage and yard sales. Local churches and organizations such as the Maple Valley Band and Athletic Boosters and Castleton. Maple Grove and Nuhville EMS will have food booths in addition to the car show’s annu­ al baked chicken dinner. It's not to late to. if anyone wants to have a booth at the car show. More churches and any other clubs in the com­ munity are encouraged to get involved. Any group or organization interested in having a booth at the car show should contact Ruth Hickey at (517) 852-0925. Last year the Nashville Classic and Antique Car Club donated the car show's $1,100 proceeds to the "Wish Upon a Star” program, which provides Christmas gifts to needy area children. For more information, call Dan Kellogg at (517) 852-2319 or Ralph Rasey at (517) 726-0036. BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township police arc investigating a break-in that occurred June 2 at Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove. Some windows were broken and several room were entered. Items that appear to have been taken include digital cameras, laptops and two-way radios. The chargers for the equipment were not taken. Police are still investigating and request anyone with information to call them at (269) 623-5512. Theft reported at Hastings Bowl HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are investigating a larceny at Hastings Bowl, 203 East Woodlawn Ave. The theft occurred between 1:30 and 2:10 ajn., and was noticed by the owner white closing for the night. A customer at the bar* may have committed the crime. The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information about the theft is urged to call the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. Delton man assaulted by teens DELTON — Michigan Stale Police at lhe Hastings Post have repotted three unknown teens assaulted a man behind lhe credit union in Delton. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. June 1. The man complained that he was hit in the back from behind with what he believed to be a pipe, then kicked while he was laying on the ground. Dune buggy reported stolen from bam YANKEE SPRINGS - A 1963 dune buggy was stolen from a locked ham June 6. The dark red dune buggy was seen around the Gun Lake area and was recovered in a wooded area. Michigan State Police believe the dune buggy was driven for mote than 100 miles before it ran out of gas and was pushed off the road. The investigation is ongoing. Kalmazoo motorist held on violations HASTINGS — A 38-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested June 7 by Michigan State Police. Hastings post, for driving with a revoked or suspended license. The car was stopped for a seat belt violation and cracked windshield Officers then discovered an open container violation. The suspect, whose name has not been released, pending a warrant, is being held at the Barry County jail. Woman held in 2nd drunk driving charge HASTINGS — A 21-year-old Hastings woman is being held at the Barry County jail after being arrested by Hastings City police for driving while intoxicated, sedpnd offense. ‘ Haley Moore was driving in the 500 block of South Michigan about 1:30 im. June 5. without her headlights on. She registered a blood alcohol level of .16 percent Woodland man under the influence HASTINGS — A Woodland man was arrested June 5 at 3:17 a.m. for driving under the influence second offense. William Dooley. 31. was stopped for driving erratically and having an expired license plate. It was discovered that he had been drinking and had an open container in the vehicle. He registered a 0.14% blood alcohol level and is being lodged at the Barry County jail. Drug bust reported In Prairieville PRAIRIEVILLE - Prairieville police seized more than 32 grams of cocaine, a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia May 27 in the 10000 block of South Norris Road. John Wesley Crilly was charged in the case with possession of cocaine and maitaining a drug house. He is lodged at the Barry County jail. Woman Injured In 2-car accident CHARLTON PARK — A two-car accident widi injuries occurred at 1:48 p.m. June b at the intersection of Center Road and Chariton Park Road. A car driver, by Louis Delleva turned in front of a car driven by Michael Hamilton, according to the State Police accident report. Felicia Delleva was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Motorcyclist hurt avoiding car A motorcycle crashed on Sager Road June 5 after avoiding a car that pulled out in front of him according to the Michigan State Police report. No contact occurred between the car and the motorcycle, which was driven by Jeffrey Moore. Moore was transported to Pennock Hospital by ambulance. Two injured on State Road in crash HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded to a personal injury accident on North Broadway near West State Road at 3 p.m. June 2. A 16-year-old Freeport teen stopped for traffic and was hit from behind by a car driven by William Helinski. 29. of Lansing. Both drivers were taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10.2004 - Page 17 Warmer weather brings out county summer road projects by Donna Garrison Staff Writer It’s summertime, and along with the wanner weather comes road work. The Barry County Road Commission has a number of projects already slated for this sum­ mer. with more to come pending final approval of work in Baltimore and Maple Grove town­ ships. Road work is a cooperative effort between the individual townships and the Road Commission. “Most of the materials for each project artpaid for by the individual townships in Bany County.” said Brad Lamberg. managing direc­ tor of the Barry County Road Commission, "and I want to say thank you to them.” Road resurfacing, which can include slag sealing, crack sealing or center line painting, as well as asphalt overlays, is scheduled for many areas of the county during the summer. The longer sections set for this type of maintenance include 5.65 miles of East Slate Rtwd at Durkee to M-66 in Castleton Township, where work has already begun; 5.0 miles of Brown Road between Cunningham and North Broadway in Carlton Township; and 5.1 miles of Hutchinson Road from Lacy Road to Baseline Road in Johnstown Township. The following sections of roads are also scheduled for resurfacing this summer: • Barry Township — Hickory Road from M­ 43 lo Kellogg School; East Shore Drive .54 mile beginning at Sprague. Letch's Lane .32 mile on the northeast side of Big Gilkey: Kellogg School from Baseline Road to Fiona Road and Delton Road from M-43 to township line. • Carlton Township — Mary Lou Drive. Fighter Road from Sisson Road to village lim­ its; North Broadway from M-43 to Vedder; Freeport Road from North Broadway to Freeport village line; Carlton Center Road from North Broadway East to M-43; Brown Road MILLAGE, continued from page 1 “Barry County has done everything right to this point” he added. “It’s adopted an ordi­ nance. set up an ag preservation board" and it’s received 35 applications from fanners who would like to take pan in the ag preser­ vation program. So now it might be time to place a question on the ballot asking citizens for their opin- ions. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie cautioned that area farmers may have trouble supporting a millage request that would ben­ efit not them, but their neighbors. Everett said it’s important to take a long view, over perhaps as much as 20 to 30 years, rather than immediate rewards. from Cunningham to North Broadway; Bamum Road from Charlton Park to Durkee: Sisson Road from Fighter to North Broadway; Lower Lake Road from Coats Grove to private road. • Castleton Township — East Stale Road fom Durkee to M-66; Barry vilk Road From M-66 to township line; Center Road 2.56 miles fom Stale Road south and west. • Hastings Township — Star School Road from M-37 to city limits; Center Road from city limits to Charlton Park; Powell Road from Center Road to East State; River Road from M­ 37 to Star School Road.. • Hope Township — Kingsbury Road from M-43 lo Orchard; Walters and Thorpe at Bowker Lake; Wall Lake Drive at Eddy's beach on southeast side of Wall Lake; Harrington Road from Kingsbury to Lakeview Drive; Walldorff from M-43 to Cordes Road. • Irving Township — Solomon Road from State Road to Grange Road; Johnson Road approach lo East State Road; Fighter Road from Sisson Road to village limits; Robertson Road from Parmalee to private drive; Woodruff Road from West Stale Street to Hammond Road. • Johnstown Township — Sweetheart Lane .43 mile of Fineview Acres; Wabascon Road from baseline Road to Mud Lake Road; UIdocks Road from baseline Road to Hickory Road; Hutchinson Road from Lacey Road to Baseline Road. • Orangeville Township — Wildwood Road; Patterson Road fom Marsh to Saddler. Lewis Nashville ZBA vacates permits for church signs by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals voted last month to vacate the permits issued last year to Nashville Baptist Church and Nashville United Methodist Church that allowed them to install new lighted signs in front of their churches. ’The ZBA withdrew the permit for the signs due to section 5 of the village zoning ordinance, which deals with front yard set­ backs in a residential district.” said ZBA Chairman Ron Ohler. after the meeting. "Anything less than a 35-foot setback requires a zoning variance and variance had not been requested or granted. ’Withdrawing or vacating the permit, it makes it null and void." Ohler added. “The churches now have to come back and make a variance request, and when they do that, we’ll discuss the issues of setback and lighting and timers.” When the ZBA discussed the matter at a previous meeting held earlier this spring, they mentioned that llmre had been complaints from neighbors about the brightness of the signs. Representatives from the Methodist Church said they had heard the complaints and had installed dimmer lights and a timer to alleviate the problem. Diane Smith, secretary at Nashville United Methodist Church, speaking on behalf of Pastor Dianne Bowden, who was vacationing at the time of the meeting, said her church intends to apply for a zoning variance. Pastor Lester DeGroote from Nashville Baptist Church said that it was up to lhe church board to determine whether or not their church would seek a variance. Dennis Mapes, former zoning administra­ tor for Nashville, who granted the sign per­ mits last year, has been outspoken in his dis­ approval of the ZBA’s handling of the matter. ”1 was at the village council meeting earli­ er this month and I told them that this group (the ZBA) was not serving the people of the village with what Jtey are doing,” he said in a later interview. "They made the churches wait three months for them to make that decision, and they waited six months after the signs were installed to do anything.” said Mapes. ’Before I approved the permits last year. 1 got an opin­ ion from the village lawyer who said the signs were within the guidelines of the ordinance. To request that the churches apply for a vari­ ance after all this time is ludicrous. The churches now have to pay $50 for a variance request. Why should they pay for something that was already approved once?" Mapes also noted that there were other churches in the village which have the same or similar types of signs and are less than 35 feet from the roadway. "I think it’s crazy the way they dragged this out month to month, waiting lo make a deci­ sion." said Mapes. "Their actions are going lo drive away lhe kind of people you want to have in your cqmmunity. The zoning board is making decisions that air not benefici il to the community." Ohler. in response, said. "We know we have some problems with our zoning, the way mil i^klFOR DAD I________ 0 O' u rs Day is Sunday, June W Ohler went on to note that while state and federal zoning laws give churches more lati­ tude. municipalities have the option to set stricter laws as long as they don’t v iolate the constitutional rights of any party. "Both churches have shown that they are willing to work with those in their neighbor­ hood who were concerned about their signs. But unless their permits are done properly and they seek a variance, they're in violation.” said Ohler. • Ohler said that part of the reason it took the ZBA so long to reach a decision was his refusal to discuss the matter outside of a pub­ lic forum. "We were encouraged to do that; and not doing that may have impeded our decision making," said Ohler. who noted that to have discussed the matter privately would have been a violation of the Open Meetings Act. ‘We’re not requirrrtg our zoning adminis­ trator (David Newman) to take any enforce­ ment action against the churches at this time.” said Ohler. ”We’re in no rush to see the zon­ ing enforced. The churches didn’t do anything malicious or blatant." If the churches submit their requests for a variance before the next meeting of the ZBA on Thursday. June 18. then the board will put the variance requests on the agenda for their next meeting, which is slated for Thursday. July 15. 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Contact Nick Barlow mcusES an ■ihmmes MUM MME HMTIMIMTITRL CMP. Grand Rapids, I Ml Phone 616-877-4235 ■■ ’ ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING OF NOTICE OF MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANY REORGANIZATION AND NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MERGER This is also to inform the pontic that under 12 CFX Sections 5743 and 56322 of the Regulations of the OTS, MamStreet Financial Corporation, MHC, Hastings, Michigan, and Maia Street Financial Corporation, Heatings, Michigan, corporations being organized by Mnfaflfroet, intend to file an application with the OTS for peramsfaa to acquire control ofMata Street, on May 27,2004, as part of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and flor approval of MainStreet to merge with Interim Two Federal Savings Bank, an interim savings aaanriafina organized by MamStreet solely far purpose? of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization. Following completion of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization, MamStreet will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of MamStreet Financial Corporation and MainStreet Financial Corporation will be a wholly-owned subsidiary ofMainStreet Financial Corporation, MHC, and all offices of MainStreet will continue to operate as offices of MataS&eeL L©2 HASTINGS FULL SERVICE Stimpson Road from M-37 to Parmalee. • Woodland Township — Volte Road from Davenport to M-43; Woodland Road from Coats Grove Road to village limits; Martin Road at Brown Road Other projects this summer include widening and culvert replacement along 5.24 miles of North Avenue in Assyria Township, and grad­ ing, clearing and paving of half a mile of Pine Lake Road at Norris Road west to section line. Gravel road resurfacing and dust control are also occuring in each township in the area this year, beginning in May and running through September. Hard surface resurfacing was scheduled to begin this month, with much of the work tentatively scheduled for July. Lamberg points out the actual starting date and length of time to complete the work depends on a number of factors, including the weather. This is to inform the public that MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB CMafaStreef), located at 629 W. State Street, Hastings, Mictagan 49058-1954, ituends io file application mtoeriab with the Office of Thrift Supervision (the -OTS") on May 28, 2004 advin^ the OTS of its itoent to reorganize into the mutual holding company format pennant to 12 CJJL Part 575 (the “Mutual Holding Company Reorganization"). fit all ffa) APftAML. OTTS ft COLLBCTELBS 123 W. State Street • Downtown Hastings Open: Tues. - Fit 11 am. - 6 pjn; SeL 9 am - 3 p m lhe ordinances are written, and unfortunately, it has caused a lot of hurt feelings. We had do desire to show any disrespect for anyone. We all respect Dennis very much." Road fom Lindsey Road to Marsh Road; Lindsey Road from Wildwood to Mullen; Harmony Drive . 18 mile southwest side of Gun Lake; Corey Drive north of Bever Road; Mullen Road from Lindsey Road to Norris Road; Nine Mile Road from Marsh to Lindsey Road. • Prairieville Township — Pine lake Road from Norris Road to section line; Parker Road from Milo Road to Delton Road; Lindsey Road from 4 Mile Road to Pine Lake Road; 4 Mile Road from Doster Road to Lindsey Road. • Rutland Township — Penny Avenue, Apple and Mead Streets in Meadow Acres at Heath & Tanner Lake; West State Road. • Thomapple Township — Near Lane from Patterson Road to Duncan I ake; Noffke Drive from 108th South to E.W. Noffke; Hilltop and Taro Road .4 mile in Section 15; Oak Creek Drive .11 mile north of Parmalee Road; Robertson Road 900 feet north of Parmalee to private road; Fawn Avenue and Brook Street in Sandy Knolls Plat; Adams Road from Cherry Valley to Bender, Bender Road from Adams to village limits ;Bender Road from Green Lake to Finkbeiner. Crane Road .7 miles eaast of Whitncyvilk Road; Duncan Lake Road from Gackler to north/south part of Noffke; Finkbeiner Road from Chery Valley to M-37; Gackler Road from Patterson to Cherry Valley; Garbow Road from Whitneyville to Robertson; 815 W. State St. 948-9542 Hours: Mon.-Thurs 8:30-5:30 Fri. 8:30 - 6:00: Sat. 8:30-3:00 Not good with any other offer. Good thru 6-30-04 This notice is published pursuant to 12 U3.C. Section 1828(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 C.FJL Sections 56322,574.6 and 575.13 of the regutatioea ofthe OTS. Uta notice will appear at approximately one-week intervals over an approximate 30-doy period beginning on May 27,2004 and endtag June 24,2004. Anyone may submit written comments in favor of or against the proposed Mutual Holdtag Company Reorganization and Charter Conversion or in connection with the applications and ta so doing may submit such information as he or she deems relevant Such comments and information must be sent simultaneously to the Regional Director at the following address: Office of Thrift Supervision, 1475 Peachtree Street. Atlanta, Georgia 30348-5217 and to David L. Hatfield of MainStreet at its address stated above. Three additional copies of auch comments and information must also be sent to the Applications Filing Room, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. Written comments fa opposition to the applications should address the regulatory bests for denial of such applications, and be supported by the specific information specified fa 12 CF.R. Section 516.120(a). You may request an informal meeting on such applications by including a written request far a meeting with your comment that describes the nature of the issues or facts to be discussed and the reasons why written submissions are insufficient to adequately address the facts or issues. Such comments and information must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date on which this public notice was first published, as indicated fa the preceding paragraph. Up to an additional 10 calendar days may be granted by the Regional Director to submit such comments and information upon a showing of good cause if a written request is received by the Regional Director within the initial 30-day period. Failure to submit written comments on a timely basis objecting to the applications may preclude the pursuit of any administrative or judicial remedies. You may look at the non-confidential portion of the applications and Don-confidential portions of all comments and information filed by the public fa response to the applications by contacting the Regional Director or the Information Services Division, Office ofThrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the Regional Director at (404) 888-0771 or the Information Services Division at (202) 906-6000. osaaaaai �F»ge 18 - Thursday. June 10. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Miranda Covey to compete for Miss Michigan Saturday bv Patricia Johns * Staff Writer Miss Barr) County and Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Miranda (Randi) Covey leaves Sunday. June 13. for the Miss Michigan Pageant in Muskegon. She has been preparing for the event by practicing her talent, working on interview questions, working out and packing. She leaves Sunday for Muskegon, where she will begin rehearsals and attend various civic events like bowling with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Miss Michigan Golf Classic and Lions Club and Rotary Club luncheons. She will have her interview for the pag­ eant Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be preliminary nights and Saturday. June 19. is the final night of competition. Her talent is a jazz dance to the song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." made famous in film by Marilyn Monroe. Covey’s many years of dance training have helped her prepare for the talent por­ tion. Over the past year, she has been meeting with local groups and has performed her two-minute dance for a variety of audi­ ences. The young women participating in the Miss Michigan pageant are scored for their poise and presentation. On the preliminary nights, girls receive scores for evening wear, answering a ques­ tion in evening wear, talent, private inter­ view and swimsuit. The total score is 100 percent, with the majority coming from the interview (40 percent) and talent (30 percent.) The lop 10 are selected during the pre­ liminary competitions. On the final night the top 10 receive scores of 10 percent in evening wear and swimsuit, along with the interview (40 percent) and talent (30 per­ cent.) This is a total of 90 percent. The top five are then asked a question worth 10 percent of the score Presentation and community achieve­ ment is 10 percent of each woman’s score. The private interview is a 12-minute interview in front of a panel of five judges. Contestants must be able to discuss their three platform-related questions and pos­ sess a citizen s knowledge of current Miranda Covey events. Lifestyle and fitness is 10 percent of the score. This is more commonly called the swimsuit competition and is designed to sec how well the contestant maintains a good figure and reflects good physical fit­ ness and health. Her sense of confidence, attractiveness and presence is considered in the scoring. The evening wear competition is designed for the contestant to make an on­ stage impression of her personality. This personality, and her beauty must be pro­ jected across the footlights. The contes­ tant's total look is considered. The evening wear (not the value of the evening wear) should complement and extend the person­ ality of the young woman. This is one way for the judge’s to determine each contes­ tant’s poise. 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The talent competition acknowledges the quality of lhe talent being presented, the technical skill level, and feeling with which lhe technical skill is presented, along with the stage presence of the contestant. Kelli Leep. director of the Miss Barry County Pageant, said she believes Covey is well prepared to represent Middleville and all of Barry County in Muskegon next week. Free gunlocks distributed in Barry County The nation's largest firearm safety pro­ gram is distributing more than 779,000 free gunlocks and educational materials in Michigan this year and some are coming to Barry County. The National Shooting Sports Foundation has joined with local law enforcement agen­ cies all over Michigan as pan of the national Project ChildSafc initiative to give away the cable-style gunlocks. "We have had th. eun locks available for anyone who asks foi years now." says Under Sheriff Ford of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. 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Thu 4 Fn 8-5 to start getting all the news of Barry County. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-06-17.pdf 5d1cb98fbee753ad72224446b375d119 PDF Text Text SMAAphis Stores to join M-37/43 corridor See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER^ Thursday, June 17. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 25 Fountain Fridays f resume June 18 PRICE 50® Forums seek all candidates for sheriff, County Board Hastings teachers won’t get pay raises by David T. Young The annual Fridays at the Fountain summer series will resume this Friday in front of the Barry County counhooae in downtown Hastings. The concent wifi be held from 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. each Friday through Aug. 6. However, there will be no con­ cert on Friday, July 2, because of the July 4 holiday weekend. The schedule for this summer is as follows: • June 18 — Francesca Amari with Broadway show tunes and cabaret­ style music. • June 25 cla&sicsl/jazz « July 9 inspired folk Editor The First Friday series, with a nod to the approaching primary election Aug. 3. is plan­ ning two more political forums next month. tunes. • July 16 — “A Reasonable Facsimile,” featuring Anne and Rob Bums performing Renaissance music. • July 23 — To be announced, bo: there hopes to bring in Josh Doe and Friends. • July 30 - ‘Thistle Dew.” rvhich is offers fiddle and Celtic music. •Aug. 6 — The Thornapple Players performing Times from the past five musicals and more. The Barry Comity Historical Society's annual meeting and picnic win be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Historic Chariton Part. Those planning to intend are asked to bring a dish to pau and their own <11- - , -»-• ume service. De George Ward Shannon Jn. direc­ tor of the park, win be the speaker. Election of officers for 2004-05 win take place during the evening. Jefferson streets in Hastings. Another forum, which will include the candi­ dates for County Board of Commissioners, is tentatively planned for Friday. July 23. ule of first Fridays of the month only would mean holding one forum after the Tuesday. Aug. 3, primary. William Doherty. Jill Steele. Thomas Evans. David Kuzava and Stephanie Fekkes. The pro­ ent to win. This event is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod (Association, featuring door prizes, cash prizes, dash plaques for the fust 1.200 cars, and 42 ocher awards. Show car registration is $10. General admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and ages 5 to 12 and age 4 and under are flee. Swap meet and arts and crafts spaces are $25 per ance and no raises in light of current budget problems. Superintendent Chris Cooley said the teach­ ers and the administration came to the bargain­ ing table and openly discussed where the school is and what direction they want the school dis­ trict to head. The collective bargaining agree­ ment with the Hastings Education Association City adopts 2004-05 budget The teachers formally proposed the idea for no increase in the salary schedule for next year. Teachers’ union representatives said they are well aware of the fund balance sit tation for the by Marde Westover Writer Cusack’s resignation from the Zoning Board of school and have dealt with the slate funding sit­ January when Richard Shaw retired. Fekkes Appeals was a’so approved. Ted Bustance was uation before, Cooley said. was appointed to succeed him in March, but the The Hastings City Council Monday adopted a appointed to fill the resultant vacancy on the remaining two years for the non-partisan posi­ resolution establishing a millage rale of 16.03 tion must be decided in the primary and gener­ mills for the 2004-05 fiscal year budget. al elections this year. The top two vote getters Aug. 3 will meet in the Nov. 2 general election. The sheriff candidates will include chal­ lengers Neal Johnson and Dar Leaf and incum­ bent Sheriff Sieve DeBoer. All three are Zoning Board of Appeals. • Heard a presentation from Zoe Lorca, an avia­ Though there was a public hearing, there was no public comment. The maximum amount the city may levy is 16.2 tion planner for M-DOT, on the Hastings Airport In the area of medical insurance, the teachers also have agreed to the "status quo.” an area City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the estimated the airport, saying they are working on the fencing general fund balance at the end of the next fiscal and the new snow removal project, an item that Whoever wins the primary will have no opposi­ year is $611,299. well above the target of was chiefly obtained through grant money. tion on the ballot in November. $600,000 the four-year end for a teacher’s salary is $68,000. nomic benefits for the community from the airport. Airport Manager Jeff Rairigh gave an update on mills. In the Hastings School system the entry level salary for a teacher is $31,800. an average teacher’s salary' is about $54,000 and the high and its economic impact Lorca examined the eco­ term. seeking Lorca covered the airport’s role in the commu­ proving to be a thorny problem for contract negotiations in other districts. Cooley noted a concept that a school board member also issued al the meeting Tuesday night, that the teachers were “very willing to be The contestants for the eight commissioners’ The balanced budget did experience some nity which includes: airports provide access to a seats are Don Nevins in the First District. Jim decrease in expenditures. The estimated expenses diversified global economy; airports provide Also willing to be part of the solution for the French in the Second District; Sandra James in the general fund are $8,123,467. Even with that essential services during local, slate or national district were bus drivers as their contract ratifi­ and Marlin Walters in the Third District; Ken decrease, there have been no staff positions elimi­ emergencies; airports provide opportunities for cation also was approved al the board meeting. Neil, Hoot Gibson and John Loftus in the nated. additional recreational activities. They also worked with the schools for a con­ Fourth District; Jeff Mackenzie. Mike Callton Some projects listed on the expenditure side, The economic diversity of the airport connects and Mark Noteboom in the Fifth District; Clare such as the local street numbers, reflect partial Hastings and Barry County to the world market, Tripp and Dee Lowell in the Sixth District; Tom periods with some of the work being done now. while also creating a greater economic diversity Wing and Jeff Van VanNortwick in the Seventh Previous road work projects, though begun years that improves the stability of local business in District, and Wayne Adams in the Eighth ago, are just now being completed and thus are part times of economic uncertainty. Lorca reported. District. of this budget. The four jobs created directly and indirectly All but Lowell and Loftus are Republicans, In creating the budget where revenue sources so there will be only two races on the Nov. 2 may be adjusted, there were conservative measures ballot, unless there are independents who file taken. All commissioners’ seals arc for two years. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has been The difference between the revenue and expen­ • Granted a request from Hastings City Bank for ditures arc absorbed through fund balances in var­ improvements within the city right-of-way. The ious funds. bank will be allowed to install an irrigation system • In planning out the budget, the city lays out all of its expenditures, w ith the revenue numbers pos­ sibly being adjusted as usually more revenue tant public, political and social issues. The comes in than estimated. forum of its kind in Barry County, it has wel­ • Granted a request from Glowing Embers Girl for their Summer Fun program June 21-25 and July 26-30. budget to receive $7,776,093. pose of having intelligent discussions of impor­ longest-running and most consistent public from the airport play an important economic role. Scout Council for the use of Fish Hatchery Park For the revenue side, the city expects in their meeting monthly since August 1989 for the pur­ Mansfield said with the budget the city is oper­ ating "in black’’ w ith a balanced budget. and sidewalk snow/melt system alongside the new building. • Adopted a resolution establishing water and sewer rates. Water rates will be $1.09 per 100 cubic feet Sewer rates for the charge for use of the system comed opinions and presentations from virtual­ In other business the council: are $2.30 per 100 cubic feet of water used, based ly the entire political spectrum. • Approved the appointment of Bill Cusack to on the current month water meter reading. Tne series, launched nearly 15 years ago by the Planning Commission to assume the vacancy­ Jim and Beatrice Pino of Nashville, has won a left by the resignation of Mike Hubert. There were Positive Action for Tomorrow Award. no other applications to fill the vacancy received. The water and sewer fees have been increased part of the solution.” tract that would benefit the entire district. No surprises, low turnouts in school votes J-Ad Graphics News Ser rice With local school boards having no con­ tests in the annual election Monday, there were no surprise winners, but several districts also had millage requests on their ballots. As to be expected with no contests for school board seats, voter turnout was very light. None of the five school districts had as many as 16 percent of their registered voters show up at the polls. See ELECTIONS, pg. 3 See COUNCIL, pg. 2 Steve Harbison retiring from Hastings schools System in 1986 as the high school principal by Marde Westover and in 1998 he was selected as director of Staff Writer Steven operations. “It’s been my pleasure to work with the Harbison has decided to retire and pass the strong teachers and administrators over the torch onto the “next generation.” years at Hastings.” Harbison said. After 18 years with the Hastings School System. Director of Operations Harbison’s retirement announcement was Harbison grew up in Indiana and is a grad­ made at the Hastings Board of Education uate of Indiana Stale University. Upon gradu­ meeting Tuesday night. ation he pursued a career in education, fol­ lowing in the footsteps of his father. The position of director of operations will space. Show cars must access Chariton Park from M-79 only. Nothing may !be sold from or near a show vehicle. All sales must be located in the swap not be filled, but rather “absorbed” by staff in mcet/arts and crafts area. For more information or direc­ tions. call (269) 945-3775. whose former title was director of education At Battle Creek Pennfield. where Harbison began his teaching career, he taught industrial the central administrative office. arts and coached basketball. With the new division of duties, there were A statement read at the school board meet­ new titles given, as staff members will share Harbison’s responsibilities. Mary ing said, “His love for Indiana style basketball Vliek. is still enjoyed today.” services, is now assistant superintendent and Before coming to Hastings, he was the Barbara Hunt, who’s former title was busi­ assistant principal at Mount Pleasant High ness manager, is now director of finance. Having the staff absorb the duties is some­ More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans retires a flag during a disposal ceremony held appropriately Monday evening on Flag Day June 14 by the American Legion Post #45. Boy Scouts. Giri Scouts, veterans of the armed forces and the public were on hand at Tyden Park to salute the retirement of the flags. (Photo by Marde Westover) bate judge’s post became vacant at the end of Tripp. Wing and Adams. vendors. • The awards ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. and participants must be pres­ Burning flags on Flag Day is for July 1.2004 to June 30. 2005. candidates for Barry County Probate Judge. are Nevins. French. James. Neil. Mackenzie, More than 1.300 vehicles are expected to be exhibited at the 23rd annual Father's Day Car Show at Historic Chariton Park Sunday. June 20. AU cars must be 1980 or older and must be driven in "under their own power.” No trailer vehicles are allowed. Show hours are 8 xjn. to 5 p.m. and will include music, festival food an J a swap meet with over 200 ers for the next year with no negotiating resist­ The First Friday was host June 4 to the five before the deadline in late July. The incumbents Father's Day car show scheduled new one-year employment contract with teach­ will take place at noon Friday. July 2. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Republicans, Historical Society Malli r---------- a 4r»saRrfhA win meet tomgni Staff Writer The Hastings Board Tuesday night ratified a that a forum for the three candidates for sheriff Dwyer said following the customary sched­ — Jake Reichbart with guitar. Kitty DonohoeJriichigan music and old-fashioned by Marde Westover Host Robert Dwyer, former chairman of the ’ Barn County Democratic Party, has announced thing the school selected during the current tight budget times. Harbison joined the Hastings Area School School. As Hastings schools Director of Operations Steven Harbison (far left) sets to retire in August, his position will not be filled, but rather “absorbed” by administrative staff. With the new duties there are some title changes as (from right) Barbara Hunt is now Director of Finance and Mary Vliek is now Assistant Superintendent. , While serving as principal here, Harbison was part of the implementation of the eight- See HARBISON, pg. 3 �Pag9 2 — Thursday, Juno 17. 2004 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Rezoning clears way for new stores in front of Wal-Mart by Donna Garrison season road has hampered economic develop­ Staff Writer ment. and that improving the township infra­ The Rutland Charter Township Board last structure will allow it to make grant applica­ Wednesday unanimously approved rezoning, from C-3 down to C-2, of an out parcel in front of Wal-Mart. Township. Car show planned again In Nashville From plant and bird life to the mill activ­ ity of the 1800s. this event will consist of an exploration of the nature! features, and a The fourth annual Classic and Antique discussion of the cultural history, of the Car Show is planned for 8 am. to 2 p.m. Three Lakes chain. The Three Lakes are Saturday. June 19, in downtown Nashville. located on 35th Street. Richlandm and are This year's car show includes a couple of part of a larger system that begins with new events, including a model car contest Prairieville Greek in Prairieville Tbwnship. for children 5 to 13 yean of age and dis­ moving onward through Gull Lake and Gull plays of antique tractors and motorcycles. Creek, through the Three Lakes, and on to Children should bring their models down the Kalamazoo River. the baseball diamond in Rivenide Park by Dr. Stephen K. Hamilton, associate pro­ 10 am. to show and be judges. Each child fessor at Kellogg Biological Station and the will receive an award fro his or her model. Dept The models will be judged in three age University, groups: 5- to 7-year-olds. 8- to 10-year- between groundwater, wetlands, lakes and olds and 11- to 13-year-olds. streams in the area with specific regards to There will also be plenty of fun for older of Zoology will at Michigan discuss the Stale linkages the Three Lakes. for the car Local Historian Rick Shields will talk show starts at 8 am. The fust 250 can to about mill activity of the area during the car enthusiasts. Registration register will be given dash plaques. A pho­ 1800s. On the water, tour guides will lead tographer will he on hand to take pictures of small groups through the lakes to point out all cars as they enter the gale. natural features and discuss their signifi­ have donated money for the 63 trophies that cance. * This event is free, but pre-registration is will be awarded at 2 p.m. There also will be required by Thursday, June 10. Psriiripants village-wide garage and yard sales. Local must furnish their own canoe or kayak, pad­ churches and organizations will have food dles, booths in addition to the car show's annual Participants under 18 must be accompanied baked chicken dinner. by an adult. Local and area merchants once again Any group or organization interested in For paddle more partner, life and vests. information, call 269-6644426 (daytime). Ken having a booth at the car show should con­ Komheiser tact Ruth Hickey at (517) 852-0925. For Carol Baker at 269-629-6100. or John more information, call Dan Kellogg at (517) Luchsinger at 269-629-4297. at 852-2319 or Ralph Ratey at (517) 726­ 0036. tions to benefit the township. Supervisor Jim Carr said the MDOT want­ ed approval from local governments before The rezoning clears the way for new bust considering the request to upgrade the road. nesses to occupy the parcel in front of the He indicated the other townships involved are superstore. Approval includes a requirement on board, and it is now up to MDOT "whether that the Wal-mart sign be removed from the anything comes of it." parcel so the businesses that will occupy it The Rutland Planning Township • Adopted the Poverty Guidelines Resolution, which provides for the poverty­ will be able to erect their own signs. guidelines set by the U.S. Office of Commission had recommended the rezoning Management and Budget to be the guidelines in its most recent meeting June 8. used by the township to determine eligibility Concerns about congested traffic condi­ for township lax reduction or exemption. tions near the intersection of M-37/43 and Board members arranged for information Heath Ro?d were expressed by Trustee Joe about the resolution to appear in the new Lyons, and the other board members agreed township newsletter. • Reappointed Keith Ferris to the Planning traffic is a problem. Township Attorney Jim Porter explained that the types of businesses allowed under C­ 2 usually involve fewer cars and less traffic Commission for a three-year term beginning July 1. • Heard a report from Deputy Jeff than under C-3. The zoning is for a lesser use Niewenhuis. who said emergency calls in and likely less traffic than the zoning current­ May were consistent with calls the previous ly allowed, so board members decided traffic month. concerns were not relevant to the issue. Niewenhuis cautioned residents to be care­ to see the ful with their personal information, especially over the phone or on the Internet. Identity safely control the flow of traffic at the super­ theft is on the rise and it is a long process to store’s entrance by installing a traffic light. resolve the resulting problems. He suggests In other business at its meeting Wednesday- evening. June 9. the Township Board: • Adopted a resolution that endorsed hanging up or leaving a website if they ask for The deputy also told the board a raccoon through with distemper was found in the township and destroyed last month. Niewenhuis encour­ can possibly be done," by a vg’c of 6-0. There is no all season road from Kalamazoo to aged people to warn their kids about the Rutland Township, and if it were enforced, appear friendly to children. Never approach the speed for heavy loads on that section of an animal which appears intoxicated, or is not M-43 would be 35 mph according to Lyons. afraid of people. Call the sheriff’s office and portion of M-43 The resolutions asserts the lack of an all behavior of rabid animals, as they often Superintendent Gunnard Robert Regan. Interviews were conducted last Tuesday. Johnson was principal at Haslett before he came to Lakewood in 1999. succeeding Steve Secor. worked in Haslett for 25 years and had been part of helping the system grow. “I always hoped for the superintendent position, but never thought I would have the opportunity. When the chance came along. I decided to apply. I didn't want to pass it up and reflect back in five years about what might have been.” It was reported several weeks ago that they will handle the situation. Johnson was among the top eight at Hasten Annual Rotary golf outing set Blessing of animals service is June 20 Lakewood Haslett superintendent position, replacing In a recent interview. Johnson said he had information that makes you suspicious. Rutland Township to all season "as soon as it upgrading the Lakewood Supt. in Haslett’s top 3 Johnson is one of the three finalists for the Michigan Department of Transportation act to They did express a desire Gunnard Johnson and now he has made the cut to the final three. He said he loves Lakewood and is not try­ ing to leave, but this is an opportunity he just Hastings Rotary will have its ninth annu­ couldn’t pass up. al golf outing Friday, June 25, at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four-person scramble that Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch is is preparing for a blessing of the animals included, and will be served during registra­ service to take place Sunday, June 20. at the tion. at 11:45 am. The event is open to 8:30 am. mass. everyone of all golfing abilities. "Any creature that lives amongst us is welcome." said Kay Doyle, coordinator of Cost of the event is $60 per person. A hole-in-one coolest is being sponsored by the service. “Young, old. tiny to large is Gavin Buick-Pontiac for a new automobile, acceptable." plus many other prizes. Fr. Richard Vails will officiate. The service has its hbtorica^ roots la Catholic tradition with St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of the animals. xWssass each fell at YMCA camp. The purpose of the conference is to All are welcome to attend, even those develop and instill life-long leadership who do not have an animal. Those who qualities in the community's youth. In the bring animals are asked to simply look after and be in control of them. past few years, more than 100 area students have attended this program. The blessing of the animals service will Anyone who would like to play in this take place outdoors in the tree-lined church outing should call Chris Cooley at 948­ yard overlooking the rolling countryside. 4400 or any Rotarian to register for the fun. Our Lady of Great Oak is located 10 miles north of Battle Creek Lori E. Vaughan (between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road). Coffee and rolls will be offered after the service. Youth theater group plans play Lori Vaughan earns medical degree at MSU For more information call Doyle at 616­ 758-3116. In case of inclement weather, the Christopher Weaver, who directed "Cheaper by the Dozen* five years ago for . service will be canceled. the Summer Youth Theatre program of the Tbomapple Aris Council, is returning to Freeport Alumni Banquet planned direct "Emma* this summer. His assistant this year will be 2003 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Rebecca DuFresne, who starred as Anne in The annual Freeport Alumni Banquet will be held evening, June Saturday 19. afternoon at the and Freeport Community Room. slated for 6 The cost is $9 each, plus $1 dues per family. medicine degree last month from Michigan Summer Youth Theatre is open to stu­ through high school graduation. The cost is SI 10 per student. The course runs from June 14 through July 24. Classes are held from 9 Reservations must be made by Saturday, June 12, by calling Darlene Vanderwood at (269) 795-7193 or Gordon Yoder at (616) 765-3081. am. until noon Monday through Friday. A tentative audition date has been set for Sunday. June 13. at Fish Hatchery Park. Any student who cannot audition on that Vanderwood noted that 119 people, including class members, spouses, friends day should call the Ans Council. Performances at Central Auditorium will and ’cachets, attended the banquet in 2002. be July 22-24. UfeWalk to benefit local Alpha Center the Aris Council at 945-2002. For more information or to register, call The Alpha Women’s Center's annual UfeWalk is scheduled to take place at 9 Barry Community Hospice will offer Registration will get under way at 8 a.m. and the goal is to raise $30,000. another grief recovery series, a five-week program for any adult who has experienced The walk route, approximately two miles long, will traverse through much of the city the death of a loved one. for five weeks, beginning Tuesday. June 29. The program will be held al the Barry of Hastings. The Alpha Women's Center is a Christian Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow pro-life organization with the intent of pro­ Run. viding goods and services to needy mothers, Tuesdays from June 29 through July 27. including pregnancy tests, counseling and Class time id from 5" 15 to 6:45 p.m. Last year’s UfeWalk raised close to $17,000. Three Lakes tour, program scheduled The Four Township Water Resources Council will conduct a guided wetlands tour and natural and cultural history presenta­ tions from 9 a.m to I p.m. Saturday. June on the for five consecutive Grief recovery combines learning about ultrasounds. 19. Hastings, Three Lakes in Richland State Bike jamboree is this Saturday the process of grief with the opportunity to Hospice Bereavement Depanmnt at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985. She will be continuing her studies in a three-year residency in internal medicine in Grand Rapids. which may or may not include a request for the Chief Roger Caris that in May there were 28 runs, establishment of special assessment district! s) for with 13 in the city and 15 rural calls. • Heard a monthly report on the Hastings City public improvements. Library that 8.117 items were checked out various services. There were increases in some • Entered into a yearly contract agreement with areas from 2003 with items including the Planning MJ & Associates for July 1. 2004. until June 30. In May the Library Board of Directors and and Zoning special use permit for residential going 2005. The first contract "is for the provision of all Steering Committee met every two weeks as they up to S200 and commercial going up to $275. environmental compliance activities regarding the continue to plan for the new building and prepare Also adopted was the Haz Mat cost recovery fee daily administration of the City of Hastings for fund-raising. schedule, that will be applied to the existing ordi­ wasterwater treatment plant and environmental nance. • Authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign a compliance activities at the water treatment plant help suggest programs for teens, collection choic­ that current staff is not qualified to do. and the sec­ es. ways to design a teen area in the new building one-year City Recreation Agreement with the ond contract is for the daily operation of the waste­ and maybe also raise money for the teen area. YMCA of Barn County, for $41,976. water treatment plant laboratory." The library is creating a teen advisory council to • Was presented with the financial report for the • Heard a monthly report from Department of month ending in May. with a statement from Clerk the YMCA Board of Directors for Patti Dakin and Public Services Director Tim Girrbach. who said Joe Young, “financial statements reflect the city is Lori Wiswell. the abandoned well management grant is only in good sound financial condition and is managing awaiting written authorization from the MDEQ to and holding its own by providing stable levels of begin the project. services in these trying economic times of stale The council also approved the appointments to • Awarded the hid for 2004-2005 road salt to the Detroit Salt Company al $44.44 a ton. with the The Department of Public Senices has com­ up. with others being Community University, graduating with rnagna cum laude academic honors. 2.3 percent. rental senices to Arrow Uniform for a five-year bereavement services should call the Barry ence degree in 2000 from Grand Valley State COUNCIL, continued from page 1 pleted the monthly compostable yard debris pick­ more information about this class or other Human by the recent Consumer Price Index multiplier of ment Barry Community Hospice, an affiliate of Anyone who wants to register or receive of High School and received a bachelor of sci­ estimated total at $53,328. The council also awarded the bid for uniform community service. There is no charge. College Vaughan is a 1994 graduate of Hastings discuss feelings in a safe and open environ­ the United Way, offers the program as a University's Medicine. Garry Bowman (center) gets some encouragement from Main Street Savings Bank's Sylvester the Cat and Bugs Bunny. Bowman is bringing back a long time tra­ dition, placing a Tyden Seal, on a bicycle. The Derek Edwards Bike Jamboree is sponsored by Feipausch and the Pennock Pals. Free helmets will be available for chil­ dren and adults from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Feipausch parking lot. Children can learn bicycle safety and will receive a goodie bag. • Adopted a resolution to set service fees for Grief recovery series to start a.m. Saturday. June 19, at Fish Hatchery Park. Vaughan of Hastings, received a doctor of Green Gables." dents who have completed fifth grade Social hour will be at 5 p.m., dinner is Lori E. Vaughan, daughter of Pat and Ruth the youth group's production of "Anne of agreement at $6.20 a week, with no increase in in July. August and September. revenue cutbacks.” As Young leaves the City Clerk/Treasurer/Director of Finance position to work again in Pontiac, the city has received 36 applications for the position. A position recom­ charges for the first two years and a Consumers There are now new downtown sidewalk signs Price Index increase each year for the last three for no bicycle riding, roller blading and skate­ years. • Received and placed on file information about boarding. City work crcw-s have begun construction of the Benjamin-Forbes presented a report on an applica­ West Thom Street and Taffee Drive improvements, as one property owner has sold his properties. The new 12-inch water main on South Dibble Street tion for housing rehabilitation through MISHDA. from Grand Street to Madison Street. The grant funds would allow- for the rehabililabon city is now working with the new property owner • Learned that for the month of May. the code to explore possible options for development (extension of utilities and or blacktop) of the area. enforcement officer handled 92 complaints. • Heard a monthly report from Hastings Fire mendation is anticipated in the near future. • Community Development Director Daryte in a specified residential area. The DDA recently applied for the grant and will receive notifications for the award, possibly within the month. �Tte Haaangs Banner - Thursday. June 17. 2004 - Page 3 HARBISON, continued from page 1 block schedule and worked with the influx of mote student and family education, and to • Selected July 12 as the date for the annu­ new technology. market schools; continue to examine the al organizational meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the room The statement read at the school board restructuring of the elementary school pro­ multi-purpose meeting concluded, "Steve has been a very gram by focusing on student needs and cur­ dedicated administrator over the years. Steve rent educational research; explore a collabo­ School. • Accepted a gift from the Star Elementary has not only committed himself to the well rative community approach and shared vision PTO for $3,177.64 to be used for assemblies, being of the district financially, he has the for at-risk students from early childhood and classroom personal qualities that have helped him be throughout successful. Steve has always had the best career.’’ student's each educational of Hastings Middle supplies and materials, library books, student prizes, community grants, and student scholarships from Star PTO. Levy The Board also accepted a gift of class­ Resolution, “which includes an operating tax room supplies, totaling $784 from retired Harbison's retirement is affective Aug. 31. levy of 17.7540 mills (on non-hotnestead Hastings He said he will spend more time with “his property) for general operating expenses, a wife Judy and daughter Tara as they enjoy the debt retirement tax rate of 5.75 mills, and a Freridge. • Authorized Superintendent Chris Cooley cottage up north and the little red Corvette." interest of the students and staff in our build­ ing. Steve is a people person." • the Adopted 2004-2005 Tax High School teacher Marcia State Education Tax of 5.0 mills (as required to execute agreements allowing for the use of Harbison said. ‘The fun's been working by state law), and furnish each city and town­ two classrooms at Southeastern Elementary with the kids... (it) gives me great pleasure to ship in the Hastings Area School District with by the Head Start Program, and for the use of know the young kids in the community are in a certified copy of the resolution of taxes. two classrooms at Star Elementary by the • Adopted a resolution to apply for a loan of good hands." up to $4.5 million to meet cash flow needs for In other business the board: • Adopted the 2004-05 General Appropriations Act Resolution, which defines budget parameters for the 2004-05 fiscal year. • Adopted system-wide areas of emphasis for 2004-2005. as recommended by the System Planning Council in order to provide the fiscal year 2004-05. The money will be Barry Intermediate School District during the 2004-05 school year. • Was presented with information about the school improvement work done during the repaid through state aid payements. • Approved the personnel report with noti­ 2003-04 academic year, which includes items fication of retirement of Steven Harbison, such as working on test taking skills for the director of operational services, and Elizabeth MEAP, and working to meet Adequate Yearly Puffer, paraprofessional. Progress. organizational emphasis. These areas include The report also covered the change in title There will be a special meeting of the “develop an aligned curriculum through staff for Barbara Hunt as director of finance and Board of Education at 4 p.m. June 29 in the development opportunities and coordinated Mary Vliek as assistant superintendent. The multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle building and department activities; provide a board also approved the transfer/reassign- School. safe and secure learning environment through ment of Stephen as Hoke coordinator athletic The next regular meeting of the board will Judith be on July 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-pur­ an emphasis on student respect and responsi­ director/CERC bility activities and various district endeav­ Johnson as full-time assistant principal at the ors; use school-community resources to pro­ high school. and pose room of Hastings Middle School. Schools recognize public safety The Hastings School Board honored the work or local law enforcement, fire and ambulance services by presenting ‘certificates of appreciation.* Officer Cliff Morse (left) accepted the recognition for the Hastings City Police and Jerry McDonald accepted the recognition for the Hastings City Fire Department. ELECTIONS, continued from page 1 Baiter maintained her seat with 393 votes, and Trustee Joseph Noto also woo with 395 Proposition 1 the 18-mill renewal received Board 98 “Yes" voles and 27 “No" votes, and President Patricia Endsley maintained her votes. Of the roughly 3,000 registered voters in seat by earning 71 votes, and Board Treasurer the district, only 465 came out to the polls, or 85 “Yes" votes and 39 “No” votes. Eugene Haas also retained his seat with 68 about 15 percent year seats were open. Current votes, neither facing any opposition. voters were represented. their non-homestead resolution, with it now restored back at 18-mills. Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show & park's 1895 Corley Sawmill in full opera­ Swap Meet Friday and Saturday. July 9 and tion. Visitors may watch demonstrations of a Baker fan. shingle mill, stationary hay baler, grist mill, stationary engines, steam 10, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. This show marks the 120th anniversary for powered threshing and more. Visitors also may take in Chariton Park’s the park's trademark Westinghouse steam engine. The Westinghouse, built in 1884, still Historic Village and Museum to visit the “runs like a dream," according to Chariton buildings and take part in the craft demon­ Park Director Dr. George Ward Shannon Jr. strations. For the kids there will be a tractor “Come on out and try a delicious hot buttered pedal pull competition at 12:30 daily, fol­ ear of sweet corn steamed to perfection by the lowed by a sawdust penny scramble. Swap meet spaces are provided free of Westinghouse's boiler." Food concessions will be available to com­ charge (no food vending will be allowed in the swap area). Swap meet spaces will feature plement the boiler-sisamed com. Members of the Gas and Steam Club will gas and steam memorabilia, engines and crafts. demonstrate the operation of antique gas and parts, steam equipment. Exhibitors with working exhibitors and swap meet will be Thursday, steam and gas engines are invited as well. July 8, from noon to 5 p.m. and again Friday, Free camping over Friday night is provided, July 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. arts Charlton along with your registered engine. There will and Park’s Registration address is 2454 for S. be a $25 cash drawing for each of four class­ Chariton Park Road, Hastings, Mich. 49058. es gas Spectator admission is $5 per adult (ages 13 engines, traction gas engines, stationary and older) each day. Children (ages 5 to 12) of engines, including stationary steam engines and traction steam engines. are admitted at $3 each. Children 4 years and younger are admitted free. v There will be a number of demonstrations 114 votes. Lakewood Just over 200 Lakewood voters cast ballots in favor of a 18-mill. non-homestead millage of the two uncontesaed seats, Cynthia Ordway Incumbent Tun Tramp from Lab Odessa renewal request earned 301 votes and incumbent Don Haney and newcomer Jeff Gibbs from Sunfield were received 286. the only two names for the two open seats on at last Monday’s school board election. votes and operation funding money that pays for items, There were 335 votes cast, out of the 9.444 including salaries of teachers, busing, boob eligible voters in the district, or about 33 per­ Tromp 178. The breakdown by precinct was cent Lab Odessa with 79 for Gibbs and 66 for die board. Gibbs collected 211 Maple Valey Tromp. Sunfield with 55 for Gibbs and 45 for In Maple Valley School election there was Tromp. Woodland with 56 for Gibbs and 42 an approval of two ballot proposals for the for Tromp and Clarksville with 21 for Gibbs For. tte two open seats, with neither being renewal of 18-mills non-homestead property and 25 for Tromp. contested, current Board President Sandy tax and a two-mill renewal, neither of which cultural properties, but not residential. Engine Club will present the 33rd annua) Jerry President For the Thotnapple Kellogg School Board, The "non-homesled" tax represents com­ throughout the day, including the Education In Delton Kellogg the vole was 337 to 126 mercial, industrial and non-qualifying agri­ Steam of the ballot as a candidate, was re-elected with With 23S “yes" votes and only 97 “no" votes, Thoraapple Kellogg was able to pass and supplies. Historic Chariton Park’s Gas & Board Sessions, whose name was the only one on With 76 people voting in the Hastings The renewal represents $136 million of Antique Gas, Steam Engine Show will be July 9 and 10 Proposition II the Headlee Override received Thsrospplt Kellogg school district, less than 1 percent of eligible DeHoa Keflogg This Advance Rumley steam engine has been on display at recent Gas and Steam Engine shows at Historic Chariton park. will increase taxes. Hastings In the Hastings public schools, "wo. four- Driver’slicense renewal test dropped kw ------ <­ nauntl Dy IVU1UK there is a "Rules of tte Road" fact sheet that Staff Writer coven topics that are similar to old teat ques­ Renewing a driver’s license is easier than it tions. This fact sheet has an overview for and may only have some questions about the used to be, especially now that there is no driven and may include new laws that have recent change where if it is not renewed on or “hard" test to pass to get back out on tte road. passed since tte last time tte driver renewed. before the expiration, there will be a late fee The Michigan Secretary of State's office The test was used as a “teaching tool” and has decided in the past two yean it will no now it’s tte responsibility of tte driver to longer require a written test for a driver continue to brash up on facts, even if they refresh up on some driving situations off the license renewal. don't have to tab a test Michigan Secretary of State website include: condition before your license is renewed." Most driven have a fest renewal process , charged. Some sample questions for drivers to Ken Silfven. a spokesman for die Secretary “We still work with folks to mab sure Q: City driving is more dangerous than of State Terri Lynn Land, said tte renewal test they're comfortable with tte rales of tte expressway driving because of tte : A. lower was not in a pass or fail format. When a driv­ road." Silfven said. er got questions wrong on die renewal test, a To renew a driver can either visit a sprad limits: B. narrow driving toads; C. cross traffic and pedestrians: D. worse road conditions in bad weather? Secretary of Stale branch employee would Secretary of Stale Blanch Office or submit a just go over die wrong answers with an appli­ mail form (on time or there is now a $7 lore Tte answer is (Q tte cross traffic and cant, but license renewal still was granted. pedestrians mab city driving more danger­ Silfven said having die test was, "...seen as foe). In tte renewal process at a branch office a a way to get good information out to drivers." driver has to pass a vision screening test and ous than an expressway. Q: You come to an intersection with a By taking die test, even though die score provide a Social Security number, where a flashing red light you must A. slow down and new photograph also will be taken. drive carefully through tte intersection: B. did not matter, was a way for driven to brash A driver license will not be “renewed if turn either right or left since tte road is Another factor in eliminating tte test was your driver record shows six or more unpaid blocked ahead: C. stop at tte intersection and an increasing number of residents who choose parking tickets, or if your driver licenae has wait for a flashing green light: D. stop at tte to renew online, where a test was not given. been suspended or revoked." intersection, then process as traffic allows? up on rules of die road. Tte answer is (D) to slop at tte intersection To make tte system equal, it was decided that Outlined on tte Secretary of Stale home since tte test was not “pass or fail" that it page it stales in some cases. “If there is any and then process as traffic allows could be dropped. change in your physical or mental condition encountering a flashing red light al. an inter­ when “may" move faster and it eliminates a “cost last renewed, you must come to branch office section. There are several questions on tte “self­ issue" that tte test, which had no bearing on regardless of what your renewal notice says... test" renewal, created al tte branch offices. Your physician may need to complete a spe­ www.michigan.gov. With the test no longer required lines When tte public does go to renew a licenae that may affect your ability to drive since you at the website linked through cial form to certify your physical or mental Local MARSP needs officers to stay afloat The Barry County Association of Retired September 2004 to June 2006. They will be School Personnel will meet at 11:30 a.m.. presented tu the membership June 23 and Wednesday. June 23. at Welcome Comers voted on Sept 22. If no one comes forward United to Methodist Church. 3185 North be an officer, the Association of Retired Broadway. Hastings. There is an elevator and handicap parking County Barry School Personnel will close and cease to be a chapter of MARSP. in the back of the church. The dinner will be served at noon. Cost is “It is up to you retirees to step forward $8 per person. Those who want to join and lake charge of your chapter." said local friends at 11:30 a.m. for coffee/tea arc wel­ MARSP chapter President Kathy Barden. “1 come. The program will feature the music of would personally like to thank the other offi­ the Thronapple River Boys featuring Tom cers and committee chairman for all their help and work over the past Maurer of Hastings. The business meeting wonderful will follow the program. years. “There arc 215 members of Barry County For reservations, call Joan Solomon in Delton at 269-623-2500 or Kathy Barden in ARSP and 268 retirees in Barry County who Steering Committee members are gearing up for tte new library bundling campaign. Tte new library will be located adjacent to City Hall Hastings. 269-948-8424. by Saturd; y noon. arc receiving full benefits we work so hard June 19. Those who make a reservation but to keep but do NOT belong to our Barry do not attend arc expected to pay $8 for the County ARSP w MARSP. If you are one of dinner. A full slate of officers these, come and join us on June 23 for a free Smith. Lisa Wallace. Barbara Schondelmayer. Liz Anne Fehsenfeld. Diane Hawkins. Lorena Schoessel and Steve Loftus. Volunteers are still dinner and the program, our treat." needed. Call the library al 269-945-4263 for more information. is needed for on the corner of Stale and Apple streets. Plans are in tte works for a kickoff in late July to resume fund-raising. Shown here are (front row, from left) Jim Brown. Bob Brandt. John Fehsenfeld. Ned Brown, (back row) Kathy Maurer. Hilary Huchins. Louise Hurless. Jim Atkinson. Susan �Page 4 - Thursday. June 17, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Gas and Steam Show to suffer same fate as Civil War? To the editor: Civil War re-enactors did nothing to cause tfre 1895 park board or director to rethink this policy. Corley Sawmill. However, none of this seems They have informed the Gas and Steam Club abuses of power and disregard for the will of that starting next year all exhibitors will have to mailer. Members of the club who attended a recent the voters by many of the incumbent public to pay to camp at the park during the show. As with the Civil War Muster, this would effec­ Parks and Recreation Commission meeting I whole-heartedly agree with Fred Jacobs’ tively kill the Gas and Steam Show. Even if park must be "treated equally." regardless of editorial last week, insisting that public offi­ exhibitors do have a good time (play), they whether they take their 50% of the profits and cials need to be accountable to the people. He are the show. Without them there would be no spend it elsewhere or donate that money and ended his editorial with the sentence. “If they show. invest their volunteer labor into improving the officials. Bradford White can work in Middleville They also completely restored the 1 am one of the many residents of Barry County who has watched with dismay the were told that all groups who exhibit at the do not feel (holding secret meetings is] any of They have invested thousands of dollars the of the public’s business, they need to be and thousands of hours in purchasing and held accountable.” restoring their antiques, tractors and engines. That this policy might have advene effects I would like to revise that statement: If they Like the Civil War buffs, they take offense at on the income of the park, even though the do not believe holding secret meetings is any the idea that they should be charged for pro­ purported reason for it was to raise additional of the public’s business, they have no busi­ viding the entertainment that brings in the income, had no effect on the board's stance. It ness being public officials. customers. My late father-in-law. Dave Barry, along soon became clear to us that nothing we Though 1 am a regular voter and a taxpay­ er. I’ve never been one to tout my own politi­ with Clarence “Dutch” Rollader and Clifford already decided, without any input from the goes. cal agendas or beliefs. However. 1 have come Petersen founded the Chariton Park Gas and public. and the Teamsters took a wage America is being hurt by it I think the com­ to the conclusion that if we. the voters, don’t Steam Club in 1971 so that people in this Now I am asking the voters of Barry freeze and so did the management employ­ panies that are going there are going to lose take control of this situation, we will find that community could have a tractor show. They County to take back the reins from officials ees to get the company in the black. In that big because I believe the Americans will much that we hold dear in our community did it in honor of Mr. Irving Chariton, who as who trample over the people. Vole out the year and time everyone else was giving put political people in office who will make will be taken from us. in To the editor: more to give. The workers will go broke In response to the Bradford White article without it and can’t afford to pay for it The your Business and Industry Section cost of everything is going up in the United 2004. I’ve worked for 34 years at Bradford States and yes. even working people are White and I would like to tell why. in my having a hard time, like companies are. The opinion. BWC works in Michigan. workers will be united to keep insurance Through the years the Village of Middleville helped BWC and in 1983 the union workers took a nine-month wage freeze raises and increasing benefits and pensions, the way it is or better at BWC. No matter what, we have to protect it. As far as and China Mexico new laws to stop this. park. All groups are to be charged for camp­ ing. might say would sway the board: They had a professor of agriculture from his days in incumbents before we lose another communi­ If one reviews the headlines of the Hastings Washington stale, took a special interest in ty treasure, the annual Gas and Steam Engine agricultural history, and in fact, prior to his Show, now in its 33rd and perhaps final year, not wage freezes and contracts. Following Trade is not fair. Now where Mr. Lannes Banner over the last few years, one can easi­ this, workers gave up the cost of living and says Michigan is a very expensive state to ly see that much rancor and dissension has death, sponsored steam shows at the park in an event that holds great memories for thou­ even gave up some different language on operate in. Middleville has been very fair to arisen from the actions of certain incumbent the late 1950s and early’60s. sands of area families. Don't let this happen. insurance at the same time production level the Bradford White Corporation and to members of the was increased every year to get us to the keep things going well in Middleville. Board of Barry County Part of the club’s original agreement with Instead, vote for those who support change Commissioners, from arguments over who the park was that they would take their gate in bow our local government and government I believe Mr. Lannes should listen to the gets a seat on the Charlton Park Board to pub­ earnings (one half the profit of the show after boards are tun. No more secret meetings, no workers on the floor better to soul with. lic discussions of the park director’s personal expenses) and reinvest it in Chariton Park. mote decisions without public input, no more ties have some hard working and caring With absenteeism, lifestyle. Attempts by these commissioners to That word has been kept into the second and automatic seals on county boards, no more employees and I believe this is why the workers feel plant rules get rid of employ­ regulate policy are even more deplorable. third generation. Club members have restored per diem and other payments for unending plant is still here and which allowed BWC ees that don’t want to be here sooner or As a former employee of Chariton Park numerous park tractors and engines, includ­ such meetings Let's take back Barry County. to be bought by our management employ­ later. Employees also believe the real prob­ who loves it and all that it offers to our com­ ing the unique 1884 Westinghouse steam trac­ Terri Trupiano Barry. Hastings Township. lem of getting the product out on time to munity. I am appalled at the new “pay to tion engine. They have built two major build­ Visiting Assistant Professor. Dept, ment and union employees made this work well and because of this, salary employees our customers is Orvle and scheduling, not play’’ rule of the park boa.*i and director. This tags. the get and steam building and the of Writing. Rhetoric, American Cultures. having parts ahead when shipping order* misguided policy has already lost the park its sawmill with volunteer labor, primarily fund­ Michigan State University retired at the age of 50 and older quite every day and every shift, and too many die wonderful Civil War Re-enactment show. ed through the club's earnings from their financially well off. They left with our changes. The bottom line: Orcle is not respect and blessings. working. level we are today. 6000 units per day. Barr}' County and the surrounding coun­ ees. which is known as ESOP. Our manage­ the majority of the Eric Lannes, in his article, talked about Our old management got ice machines insurance. China and Mexico. As far as for the workers and now new management insurance at BWC, the company is saving took them away. The workers are unhappy morvy with ASR Insurance Administrator with this. But apparently the negative reaction of the annual show. Musk can have amazing enabling powers for the disabled lb the editor: Since Harland had graduated from Delton her wheelchair up to the piano. Doris, hav­ known as Discount Saving PO, which helps Old management had a good program for My wife. Doris, recently had to be taken Kellogg High School, where Doris used to ing been the pianist at the church, despite keep costs down. We don't have eye care, co-workers to buy scrap, but now we don’t to Thotnapple Manor because of a back teach, he recognized her in the audience and being in her weakened condition, actually like other companies do our size. performed 'Back Home Again in Indiana" have it And they were never told why they injury. Due to her pain, she was heavily In my opinion, the federal government can’t have this program. The company has a sedated. because he knew that was where she bad The reaction of the residents proved that will have to step in to make health care lock-knock knock door policy on the per­ A day or so after her arrival, I learned that originally come from. She began clapping they do love and appreciate the music that affordable for all Americans. Big business sonnel office. Mr. Lannes should unlock Harland Nye and his musician friends would her hands in time to the music. Some of the Harland and his group provide. It is surely a and the AMA. I don’t believe, will make that door for the fellow co-worker. Let’s be playing for the residents. Since Doris had other residents in wheelchairs alao were bright spot in their day. something they look insurance affordable. keep relations good here at BWC. been a talented musician herself. I thought keeping time by either clapping their hands forward Io with great anticipation.- I believe insurance at BWC must stay John Carlson. intact like it is now or get better. There is no Middleville (jCnow Your County Commissioners j District No. 1 , ■ • (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thotnapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middlevfle, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (289) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49P58, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. ■nempted to play the piano. how So or rolling their wheelchairs back and forth. with the expert help of the nursing assis­ Some of them were singing along with the Harland reminded me of Professor Harold tants. she was gently placed in a wheelchair tunes they recognized. Even the Thornapple Hill in the musical The Music Man.* who and wheeled into the room where the musi­ Manor staff paused far a moment to enjoy brought music to a small town and affected cians were to perform. She was quite lethar­ the music as they passed by the door. the whole community, old and young, par­ she might enjoy hearing them. While driving home, I thought ents and children. gic until the music began. Then she lifted up After Harland and his group had finished her head, became quite animated and alert their program, it so happened that a friend of and began to enjqy.and respond to the Doris’ from the Delton United Methodist Cunningham Acres (some come from Battle church came in. discovered her. and pushed Ctyek) at the Elks Club in Hastings every > music. * . Harland is welcomed by many at other Thursday afternoon, at the ice cream social at the Bernard Museum in Delton, at ( Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: Carveth Village Middleville in and Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. I recently visited Carveth Village, where the residents head Herland play during their lunch hour. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. As soon as they finished eating they began clapping their hands to the rhythm and many of them sang along to old familia tunes. The requirements are: At Cunningham Acres, some come to • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* win not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which win be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or win be edited heavily. dance, others in wheelchairs come just to lis­ ten to the old-time music. Harland’s history as a musician is inter­ esting indeed. Robert Dunnavan, a long time music teacher at Delton-Kellogg, recog­ nized Harland's talent when be was in the fourth Mr. grade. Dunnavan provided Harland with an instrument, telling him that as soon as he could play the scale, be should join the high school band. This was an amazing feat for a founh-grader. Southwest Barry County is proud indeed of a favorite son who graduated from the Delton-Kellogg High School, went on to attend and graduate from college, taught • “Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue win be limited to one for each writer. music for many years on the east side of the • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. and proceeded to share his great musical tal­ • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. state, retired and came back to Barry County ent to those of us who appreciate both him and his music. He truly brings joy to those who love musk. Play on. Harland! George R. (Bud) Leonard, Delton Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Favorite Ray Charies song? Musician Ray Charies died last week. He was an artist whose work spanned everything from country, to blues, jazz, pop and even performances on Sesame Street. What is your favorite memory or song of Ray Charies? A. HNdw> Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pitiMb,... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacobo Prwtdart VtaePfOa^ •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (EtSkv) Elain, Gfoert (Assstent EUtor) Helen Mucky ratneta jonns Drott Bremer Sandra Ponsetto uatny nuew Marde Westover Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Max Heethius, Delton: Sherrie Traister. Lacy: Jessica HaighL Hastings: Laura Chadwick, Battle Creek: Murid Eventing, Zeeland: “He was a great musi­ “I really enjoyed listen­ who contributed a ing to him sing ’Georgia.* of his. It is the one 1 think great deal to the entire It was always, very enjoy­ of when I hear his name.” world, not just the music able.” "My most vivid memo­ “I think my favorite of “My husband is a gui­ “I think ’Georgia on My ry of Ray Charles is the all his songs is ’Georgia,* tarist and I have always Mind’ is my favorite song cian Pepsi commercial that fea­ definitely ’Georgia.’ He been impressed with how tured him. 1 think that and has been on my mind this important Ray Charles has his week.” been to other musicians. playing ’America’ after 9/11 introduced him They will mourn his pass­ to a younger audience.” ing." Preston Campbell, Hastings: world.” CWted ada accaptod Monday trough Friday 800 un. to 530 pjn. Saturdayi 830 im. to Noon Scott Ommea Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs •ubaertpttan Ratoa: S25 par yaar to Barry County W par year tn adfoMng counaat 129 par yaar ataaetiira POSTMASTER Sand arttaaa changea to: P.0 Bo« B Haaanga. Ml 490594602 Second Ctoaa Poatoga Paid at Haaanga. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Benner - Thursday, June 17.2004 - Page 5 Mortgages Made Easy Top Flite Fin Are our elected officials Republicans? The Bury County Republican Party has been undergoing some Experience the difference “Towr Complete Hometown Ltndt Hastings, Michigan * 866-556-5215 from any of the problems. serious strife lately. Common sense should tell us that when we don’t like the way We've been told the secret meeting April 14 ot five county com­ things are going, we should speak up and fight for what we believe missioners and some county elected officials was only a political is right. Common sense doesn't tell us to go home when we can't caucus to discuss party business, which really means a group of have our way. it tells us to work within the system. elected officials wanted to talk about the overthrow of party Il appears Englerth's fondness for debating the issues is not Chairman Mark Englerth. Indeed, there are more than a few office shared by most county commissioners and county elected officials. holders in Barry County who are not pleased with Englerth. who has They seem to want everybody else to go along and get along, to dared to go bipartisan with the Democratic Party to call for 12 have everybody “on the same team," as if this is some kind of sports reforms in local government practices and policies that might contest where it’s all about winning and nothing else. These elected officials must be reminded that our founding improve Barry County government The in-party fighting has gotten so intense that Prosecutor fathers did not march together in harmony when they debated the Gordon Shane McNeill and Second District County Commissioner provisions of the U.S. Constitution. They fought like cals and dogs James French have angrily resigned their positions within the party and then finally came out with a document that is the most respect­ structure. This brings to my mind the question. “If they have resigned, is it ed of its kind in world history. right they are allowed to continue to run for their offices under the day we stop debating and then work things out is the day we cease banner of the Republican Party?” This in turn leads to another ques­ to be a republic. It has been said that democracy is an ongoing argument, and the tion: “If county commissioners and county elected officials run for their offices as Republicans, shouldn't they be active members of the political party that helps ensure their success?" The sad truth is most of them are not. Most of them have been conspicuously absent from party meetings and party business. It's gotten so bad that one insider has suggested the commissioners be offered per diem pay to get them to come to County GOP meetings. ‘Triple taxation’on mobile homes unfair mobile homes. Under current law, mobile and manufactured homes Executive Committee. Rather than stay and stand up for principles in approved parks pay only $3 a month or $36 a year. he believes in. he decided instead to “take his football and go Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie was reported to have said such a been getting quite an unfair tax break. help or advice from the Habitat people, ashamed of yourselves. People who live in mobile homes often do so because they can't government reforms has surfaced. Commissioner Ken Neil has afford to own houses or property. Many of them, who are merely become more involved with party business. renting a small strip of land, are doing so to reduce their housing costs, are the elderly who can't perform property maintenance or they are young couples just starting out ances at Barry County Republican Party meetings or functions. Are People who live in mobile homes pay their property taxes indi­ rectly already because their landlords, the owners of the mobile home park, are assessed property taxes, which naturally are passed along to the customers simply as a cost of doing business. him. when Vicki Jerkaitis was chairwoman. Assessing another tax on mobile home dwellers would be “triple What we really have here is a group of people taking the good taxation" (the $36 a year, the indirect tax and the new proposed tax) name of the GOP and using its magic ingredients to get elected, but on a group of people who can afford it least This does not fit well giving nothing back to the party that has done so much for them. I with a Republican-dominated State Legislature that prides itself on may have to suggest many of them are being selfish. lowering, not raising taxes. times. several friends who said they would help and speed things along. The church refused months to build this house and Habitat You should be R- Cooper Shame on the lawmakers who introduced the bill and shame on have quit coming to GOP meetings because they're sick and tired of the commissioners who have urged its passage. Just like with the the complaining and in-fighting. That's nothing but a copout These cigarette tax. they're backing increasing taxes on those who can elected represen'atives of the citizens of Barry County should be least afford them. Why would they do such a thing? Is it because this able |O handle simple party bickering. So they, like French and group of people is notorious for not voting? War is hell, not social gathering lb the editor: We just got our May 20 Banner and Fd would have had it done in three or four like month. Dowling: to Dudley Maureen of Hurrah for her letter in the May 20 know what they were doing, they ordered windows and when they came, some didn't Banner. This is war and the aftermath at it We built a heavy pontoon bridge across fit because the windows were measured the Roer River in World War U just east of wrong. Then it was a long wait for the right Aachen. Germany. The sneaking Germans windows to arrive. They were in such a waited just hurry to get the papers signed and out from machine gun nests and as the 29th Infantry under this that many things didn't get fin­ Division crossed the bridge, they opened ished. And once the papers were signed, fire and killed many Americans when we they said they were done with it got across that river. We brought beck that someone had to pay for this out of her own pocket across river the in three many German prisoners. Do you dunk we greeted each one with a kiss? There was no landscaping done. This she When you go through something like also paid for. More trees had to be cut or this, your outlook changes for good on trimmed. Anna also had this done. There what war is about was water in the basement because there - Fred Jacoba, vice praddent, J-Ad Graphics reply to didn't To demonstrate The inside trim wasn't done and Anna County Clerk Deb Smith explained that some elected officials McNeill, have decided Io just walk away or divorce themselves help? This is a very large congregation and only four or five showed up at random to accept their help. It took them nine GOP meetings and ever since the flap over the 12 proposed local Their no-show reasons can't all be Englerth and the direction the build any more homes. Anna Piscopo, who owns the home, had tax would be justified because these trailer dwellers have somehow party has been taking because they were AWOL in the days before Please, Thomapple Valley Church, don't a noble cause, but they wouldn't accept any Why didn't more TVC people show up to tion the party is beaded and resigned his seat last month on the they really Republicans? worry about are doing. The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted last week to Doo Nevins and Wayne Adams have rerely if ever made appear­ it has been one tiling after another for her to who do this regularly and know what they lend its support to a state bill to levy some kind of property tax on But Commissioners Jeff MacKenzie, Clare Tripp, Sandra James. nice and she certainly is not ungrateful. But This letter is about the Thomapple Valley home for Habitat for Humanity. They chose French, however, al least must be commended for being active in Commissioner Tom Wing also has been present occasionally for To :he editor: Church, which took on a project to build a the Republican Party until he decided he couldn’t stomach the direc­ home." Home bolding noble, but botched cause I say Maureen Dudley belongs in the she same group as the one-eyed Israel general asked for she was told the papers were who was in charge of the Six-Day War in signed, no more money. So she had to lake 1967. Let's get this thing over with! were no gutters. About everything Word pictures can help us distinguish right from wrong out a loan to have gutters put up and still Now 1 always thought that Habitat built George Oaks, What then is the difference between right and homes for low income deserving people. Punta Gorda, Fla. Arma certainly deserved this home and it is and does not lie. This book, the Holy Bible tells To the editor: us: 'So Jesus said to him. 'Why do you call Me wrong? How do we teB the difference between wrong? 1 thought of some word pictures that may bring back memories. These word pictures good? No one is good but One, that is. God... these pictures? I have just two word pictures left have an almost endless variety of subjects and follow Me.' Mark 10: 18.21. Have you noticed — yourself, past, present, and future, and God, characteristics. the ultimatum here? Jesus is either God and past, present and future. What's the difference between right and needs covers on them because they plug up. I'm in the book on Barry County Veterans of the World War U era. page 229. right and wrong? And what is the source of all ‘Old Mill Stream’article was not factual You can consider each of these words as the good or not God and therefore not good?* (Your The first picture, ourselves and all other mere tb the tMw, graph the information you are preparing for name of a picture: Cause and effect, conse­ hearing, belief, choices and knowledge deter­ people is definitely fallible. The second picture We read your recently published article the reader and then the following article quences, seedtime and harvest, profit or loss, mines your benefits, judgments or wrath you alone has proven by thousands of years to be in the Reminder. “Orangeville's claim on outcome, results, future, time will tell, pain or receive from Him. now and forever.) infallible, that is perfect, eternal god, creator, famous song likely an urban myth,” in As to where the song was actually writ­ sustainer and judge of the universe. which information was presented on where ten, there was not one conclusion drawn by the song 'Down by the Old Mid Stream* the article in your paper. pleasure, my choices, life or death, eternity, etc. 'Now we know that whatever the law says, it A lady recently told me how 'wrong choices' says tothose who are under the law, that every The only remaining question then is. since destroyed her family, a church, etc. How do you mouth may be stopped, and all the world may God has spoken. How have you and 1 listened? substantiates the claim. We were also curious as to the reference was written, or not written. to Orangeville's claim being an “urban measure thoughts, ideas, desires, experiences, become guilty before God. Therefore by the This question seems to be a very accurate meas­ The article's title indicated that die claim dungs, people., etc. How do you tell the differ­ deeds of the law, no flesh will be justified in His ure of a man. woman, boy or girl. Mark 4:23-25. was likely a myth (that the song was writ­ myth." The dictionary defines "urban" as of ence between right and wrong? sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.' 'If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.* Then ten in Orangeville and the writer stated it relating to, characteristic of, or constituting Romans 3:19-20. He said to them. Take heed what you hear. was flat out not true the song was written a city. Orangeville and Hastings are much This question brought more word pictures to more about rural than urban, malting it my mind, such as: Age. history, tradition, edu­ 'Knowing that a man is not justified by the With the same measure you use, it will be meas­ there. Facts or the half-truths contained in cation. religion, experience, environment, par­ works of the law. but by faith in Jesus Christ, ured to you; and to you who hear, more will be the article did not support either of these more appropriate to indicate that it could be a rural reserved for those Internet stories that get ents, school, laws, rules, etc. Then more ques­ even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we given. For whoever has, to him more will be claims. The 'facts* you stated as to where tions come to mind. What is the source or cause might be justified by faith in Christ and not by given; but whoever does not have, even what he the song 'Down By The Old Mill Stream' of these pictures? That seems to be the all­ the works of the law; for by the works of the law has will be taken away from him.* important issue. Is the source fallible (apt to be no flesh shall be justified.' Galatians 2:16. wrong any time) <r infallible (never wrong)? 1 have finally cone to this critical issue — was What's wrong? What's right and wise? What's written are options merely and Urban myth is usually passed on from one e-mail address The conclusion is none of us can be saved the difference between right and wrong? effect, You mentioned that Tell Taylor owned (justified) by our good works or our right-wise- consequences, harvest, profit, outcome, results, property in Allegan County, but you did not untrue. We are curious as to your paper’s policy regarding quality and the autbx’s motiva­ How good or right-wise does a person need to ness. How then? God's perfect righteousness is future, pain or joy. life or death. Heaven or Hell be to be saved? Before we go further, we need required. Here's bow -God's perfect righteous­ (It's in your luteds). How do you tell the differ­ Allegan an infallible source of information. This we ness is available as a free gift when a person ence? There has never been a world of commu­ Orangeville. This is where it is said he have in the inspired book, tested and proven by really believes (receives) Christ as Savior and nication technology such as we have today. spent summers vacationing. thousands of yean and many generations This Lord. His perfect right-wiseness is imputed to What’s next? What more could we ask for? book really works whenever it is read, studied all those who believe and receive Christ. and believed. It tells us our eternal, perfect. 'Impute' means to put on your account. Rus Sarver. County down the street from tion. It would be understandable if the arti­ cle was factual, but it was not Orangeville fans, Usually in the process of putting down Vicki L. Shumaker and Elizabeth Win, information, one states in the opening para­ Hastings Hastings Like Paul says to Philemon about Onesimus. 'But if he has wronged you or owes anything, Corrections: Two of the children of Terrance Loftus, the Drug Enforcement Association officer killed last month in a plane crash were spelled incor­ rectly in the June 10 edition of the Banner. Their names are Banan and Dornier Loftus. put that on my account' Philemon 1:18. 'And the Scripture was fulfilled which says. 'Abraham believed God. and it was accounted to him for righteousness.* And be was called the friend of God.* James 2:23. Paul sums up God's plan of salvation by God's righteousness (right-wiseness) in Ephesians 2: 8-10. 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: The story las' week about the judges' forum incorrectly reported the church affiliation of candidalr Wil.iam Doherty, who is a long-time member of the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Abo reported incorrectly was the num­ ber of children of Rick and Jill Steele. There are three, ages 6.18 and 22. to another as truth when in fact they are Orangeville was one of them. mention dial he owned vacation property in infallible creator and sustainer God has spoc-.n myth. it is the gift of God. not of works, lest anyone Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company should boast For we are His workmanship, cre­ ated in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.' Or as it say, in Romans 6:23. 'For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? 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Ml 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SUNFIELD - Kenneth Haskins passed NASHVILLE - Ms. Genevieve M. Allen, away Tuesday June 8. at the Hospice of age 78, of Nashville, passed away Friday. June Lansing Residence at the age of 94. 11. 2004 peacefully at Pennock Hospital, He was bom May 30, 1910 in Sunfield; PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHU1CH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Uccy Road. Dowliug. Ml 49050 Paiior, Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phoae Sunday Service: 9.30 un.; Sunday School IIO am.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Main, P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday School 915 am •Worship 10 am Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone, 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary . Delilah Bennett Office hours. WedJThurs.. 203 Haskins. N. Ken was bom and raised in Sunfield. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Mrs. Allen was born in Quimby, on Sept. 8. 1925, she was the daughter of the late Claude She was raised in Quimby, and attended Air Force. 2nd Division, 445 Bomb Group Brethren, retired from Genera’ Motors, was a Hastings Area Schools. Shortly after high 703rd Squadron. He flew 27 missions over fanner for many years, and loved big game school Genevieve began working for local France and Germany before being interned in hunting, and later in life took up the bobby of area families as a caregiver for their children. Sweden. He was in Sweden from May 1944 wood working In 1943 she met her husband Howard, who thru July 1945. Earning his way up the ranks to Tech Sergeant Ed was honorably discharged November 1 1945. Nashville. Rev Al Russell. P«tor A rnminu of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastmgs. Mau Sunday at 9:30 am He was preceded in death by both his par­ lived directly across the street from a family ents. a infant son, Darwin, and his wife of 60 Genevieve was working for. Two years later, years. Dorothy in 2002. on Ou. 16. 1945 in Hastings, the couple was Sanaday Man 4:30 p.m; (ages 3&4) Tuesday. Thursday from GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP Surviving arc his two daughters, Marlene Sunday Mm» 8 30 a.m. and 11OO a.nt; Confewon Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road, Hawing*. Mich. W. Clayion Gannon. Pawor Sunday School 9:30 a.m_; dasaca for all agea. Morning Worship 10:45 am. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wedwaday activities 700 pm. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 1-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (^ee 13-19). Adak Bible Study-No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hasungs. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10.30 am.; Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Meudwr Cfarv* of die Worid-Wde Anglican Commaitm." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway aad W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charies P. McCabe ID. Rector Mr. F. William Voetherg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 am Children s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Sc vices: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Marnmg Worship Service; 600 pm evening Service; Wetfaoday; 7.00 pm Services for Aduhs, Teens andChikben. CEDAR CREEK BOLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 rm. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phoue 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 am; Worship 11X30 am; Evening Service at 6:00 pm; Wednesday Player Bible 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ua-11 am; P.O. Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 am. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-« pm Puxieer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) 9-11:30 SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHU INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt Rev David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 915 am. Morning Prayer. 11X30 am. Holy Communxm. Wednesday 6:00 pm Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Bock of Common Prayer. For more infurumtion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at htxp7/www.churdueek/net/chnrcVa ndrewmao.' or email us at rtrevbust*ick#yaboo.co<n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan Whue. Youth. 9.30 a.m Sunday School for 41 ip; 10 45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pm. Evening Service; 700 p.«L Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Fann)) Night 6:30 pm. Anann. Sr. aad Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mformanon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Delton Booster Building. Pastor Janes McKelvey M-43. Delton 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Doorn Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 945 am; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more mformatxxi call the church office. WOODGROVT BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and c io aior Sundi) School 930; Church Service 10.30 am. After Howard returned home from his mili­ tary service the couple spent a few years living in the Hastings and Morgan areas until mov­ ing to Nashville in 1952 where they spent their Ila Steward of HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Nashville. lives Funeral Services were held Saturday June 301 E. State Rd (Comer of State Rd and Boltwood Si across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Ptetor. Brian Teed, 12. 2004 Pastor of Connerhug A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. at the Rosier Funeral family. Howard and Genevieve was always very active. She was Home. a Gordon Binns officiating. Auxiliary and ovdr the years served in various For those wishing, contributions may be is member VFW of the 8260 Womens officer roles including secretary/treasurer, and president She loved playing bingo and was in charge P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. MI 48890. the of Bingo at the VFW during her membership. Independent Family Owned Funeral Home Her love of bingo led her to Battle Creek in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. Formorc where she found friendship with Ms. June Truedgeon. Genevieve would also' spend time The through August. Grow. Grow, Grow... Cafe Bena, Ptetor Brian and Heather Teed beadu«; Dtescwg wirt Porogmra. Pauor Dun Mai lead u>|. and Six htghey t^ne^rn of their raising Genevieve have been married for 58 years. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield with Rev. made to the Hospice of Lansing. C/O RFH ntui mj y avauame tor au services. Worship Servxxs 8:30 and 1100 am Sunday School for all ages 10W am Adult electives June family being served by information log onto www.legacy.com Buren, they would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year. Two of Ed’s sons served in the armed forces and currently two grandsons are serving the United Stales as well. He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, VFW 4090 of Portland, SERA (Stale Employees Retirement Assoc.), Hosmer Street Has Beens (Liquor Control Commission Retirees). In addition to fanning he worked for TRW in Portland, and until retiring in 1987 after 30 yean and from fanning in 1995. Ed was preceded in death by a son Carl Black, his parents, Grace Mae (Gilbert) and Howard E Black; a brother, Benord Black, sis­ ter and brother-in-law EDen (Black) and Leo serving as a caregiver for her. Her Baltic God, Jim Dickinson leading. Kid s for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thro 5th grade) during the 11O0 Worship Service only. Quizaen 8:30 am and Sunday Evening Service 600 pm Thursdty. 930-11 am Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. IfaraHin BMe Sdtaai. (SomGanes 2004) Creek Bingo games also led to Genevieve’s inlaw. Marilyn and Junes Van Buren, and car being stolen on two separate occasions, but brother-in-law. Dean Hager. her love of the game and her mauy friendships He is survived by his wife, Eunice (Van there kept her coming back. She was also an Buren); five sons. Ftal (Vicki Brooke) Black. avid bowler, participating in Hastings, Lake Alan (Kathy Grommons) Black. Gary (Joyce Aug. 2-6. 9 am -noon. AD Church retired from bowling just five years ago at the Gene Black, two daughters, JoAnn (Jerry) Picnic. Aug. 7th. 5:30 pm age of 73. Gibbs and Rita Black; and a brother and sister­ Root) Black. John (Mary Jo Simon) Black and . She was truly a caring individual, who GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH loved serving and helping others. 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone Ballgame; 700 p.m. Youth and Family Meeting. Friday, June 187 - in-law Richard and Helen Black, sister-in-law Irmgard Black, sirter-in-law and brother-in-law Genevieve is survived by her beloved hus­ 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thnrdsday. June 17 • Elaine and Forrest Nash, grandchildren; Addie band of 58 years, Howard; daughters Mary (Norris) Mikolajczyk. Darcy (Jim) Edwards, (Heber) Hansen. Vickie Jordon; sons. William Troy (Debbie) Black, Cassie (Jeff) Graszler, and Josh Morehouse, Melissa (Seth) Irving, Jessica 19-1:30 p.m. Weddtng; 800 pm Roger (Cindy) Allen; half sisters. Joyce (Earl) (Zane) Dole and Ariel Black; Kellie (Ben) Haff, GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. June Stevens and Glenda (Dennis) Stevens; half Rick (Tricia) Stank, Charity Black. Aim Black, 20 - 8W A brothers, Lloyd (Bess) Gross and Stewart Laura Black. Erica Black. Beth Black. Amy 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 im Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry , youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. Communion Gracegram Deadline. of Assyna Rd , NashviUe.Mkh. 49073 Sua. PraneA Worship 10:30 am.. 6XX) pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jews Club far boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For mformauon call 1-616-731-5194 rr I-517-852-1806. step and (Thomas) Kidder and sisters. Pauline Betty (Victor) Holy Communion. (Tony) Howard, Wendy Gibbs, Martha (David) McPherson; great grandchildren; Daniel, Becky. Ashlee, Amanda and Kyle Mikolajczyk; Orsbom. Anonymous; High School Outing. Wednesday. June 23 - 700 pm She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Alexandra. Nickolas and Zachary Edwards; eight step grandchildren, and several nieces Amy Holcomb, Adam Claflin, April Bumes; and nephews. Samantha and Nate Graszler, Bella Jean Irving; She was preceded by her brother. Howard; Mason and Katie Hall; Jaegar and Eastin Stank; HASTINGS- Linda L. Wilkins, age 55, of sisters. Claudine Oswald and Mildred Ruth Khyle Cross; and Colwyn, Samantha and 209 W Greta Street. Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours arc MoodayThunday 900 am-Nooa aad I .W- Woodschool Road. Hastings, died Thursday. Rose; step brother. Donald Kosbar, half sister. Michael Howard. Great Great Grandchildren; June 10. 2004 at her residence. Joan Komoeije Mcintyre; a granddaughter. Linda was bom on Jan. 9. 1949 in Grand Sheila Allen; a son-in-law. Butch Jordan; and 300 pm Friday 900 am-Noon. Rapids, the daughter of David and Frances a niece. Erma Jean Britten which the couple Sunday morning worship hours 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome (Warner) Gross. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Clawes far al ages. Contemporary Refreshments, Service. 930 10:30 Traditional raised together. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area Funeral service at Daniels Funeral Home. where she attended school until moving to Nashville were held Monday. June 14. 2004 1965. She graduated from Middleville in worsmp service. She was married to John W. Wilkins on Until her illness. Linda worked as manager 49058 (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - of the accounting dept, at the Hastings Previous work included 900 am Tradmoaal Wonhip; 10W Walmart a.m. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; Tupperware 10:45 am Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over Artisans. provided for both services. 503 liouth Grove Street. Delton. Pastur Darnel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 945 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday | Store. Sales and Creative Circle local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasungs SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hasungs BOSLEY PHARMACY • ••Prescription” 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS HBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. VanEngen, officiating. Nashville. may be made to VFW 8260 Womens Auxiliary or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Linda was a loving and caring wife, moth­ paintings, water colors, sketching, beadwork­ Harold Frederick Dankert passed away Friday, June member of the Grand Valley Cap’n’ Ballers Center, Kalamazoo. 11, 2004 at Borgess Medical and Al) son Claflin. him. Funeral services were held Friday June 11, 2004 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Flagd officiating. Contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area S.P.Y.'s Comm. Scholarship Fund or the Lakewood United Methodist Church. The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more infor­ mation visit us online atwww.legacy.com Jackson, formerly of Nashville and Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 12,2004 at Arbor Manor Care Center. Harold was bom Feb. 8.1918 in Saginaw, to John and Alma (Reinke) Dankert. She was a member of SL Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mt Dora. Florida. A graduate of Saginaw High School, he was Wilkins and fiance Louanne of Middleville; an Army veteran of WWII and worked as a two grandchildren; mother. Frances Gross of carpenter his entire life. Hastings; brothers. Daniel (Susan) Ringleka Claflin; Numerous nieces and nephewj also survive JACKSON - Camilla Rose Wixson, age 81. of ing. jewelry making and crocheting. Active Gun Club. MacKenzie and Orion Holcomb; Lyalka and Mercutio Camilla Roae Wixaon accomplished artisan, specializing in oil sons, Karl Wilkins of Freeport and Timothy is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these Rob er. daughter, and sister. She was a very Linda is survived by her husband. John; This information on worship service Pastor In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions July 29. 1967. 231 S. Broadway. Histmgv Mich. with Interment took place at Lakeview Cemetery. Thomapple-Kebogg High School in 1967. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery cart is FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Kenneth (Jan) Allen, (Dianna) Gross; 22 - 6:30 p.m. Bailgame. 700 p.m. Evangelism Outreach; 700 pm Overeaten 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938 Mtefater David Roger. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class I0W am; Worship 1100 am.. 6.00 pm WriterWay: Bible Class 700 pm. 10W am. Holy Tuesday. June ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spun-ftOcd church. Meeting n the Maple Lsaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 wuth (Sharon) Allen, weddmg rehearsal. Saturday, June Faithful Men BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Barbara and seven great grandchildren, and a Cousin. 10:30 a. nt-noon. Following his WWII service, Ed began fann­ ing. On August 26,1949 Ed married Eunice Van married. (Dick) Sherer of Indiana, four grandchildren, (Eddie) Trask of Lansing, and (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service Ed enlisted in the Army Air Corp October 26, was a member of the Sunfield Church of the ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al RbskIL Pastor Woodland High School in 1942. 1942 and was stationed in England with the 8th and Gladys (Stevens) Gross. 9 am. to I pm Sunday Morning 930 am Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pm Sr High Youth Sunday evening service 6 pm Sonshine PreSchool pm. Ed was bom March 24. 1924 at the family farm near Saubec Lake. He graduated from Hastings. son of Henry H. and Rilla (Brumbaugh) VERMONTVILLE - Edward Black passed away Monday June 7.2004. While Camilla enjoyed gardening and travel­ ing. she lived for her children. She is survived by her loving children. Harold was married to the former June Larry(Kry) Snowden. Beverly Elliston. William of Stork, who survives. He is also survived by a Snowden. Hastings. James Gross of Hastings; sisters. daughter. Kay (Gene Trantham) of Delton, (Gene) Jarrard; step-son Lynnwood (Teresa) Janet (Ray) Lcckrone of Middleville and eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchil­ Wixson; several grandchildren and great grand­ Rebecca (David) Scobee of Missouri. dren. his brother Dr. Lester J. Dankert of Ca))e children; and seven brothers and sisters. of Hastings. Marty (Joyce) Ringleka Preceding her in death were her father. David Gross; Grandma Warner and Uncle Chum. Services were held Monday. June 14. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Taggart officiating: Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan, Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Coral. Florida and a sister-in-law. Dorothy Stork of Saginaw. David (Pat) Snowden and Ruth She was preceded in death by her husband John and granddaughter Denise. He was preceded in death by a son. John According to her wishes cremation has taken Dankert, a daughter. Alison Skutt and a grand­ place and a memorial service was held at the daughter. Anna Marie Skutt. Charies J. Burden and Son Funeral Home, 1806 Services were held Monday. June 14. 2004 at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Freeland. E Michigan Ave., Jackson. (517-784-3104) on Wednesday, June 16. Rev. Daniel Garbow presiding. Interment was at Vassar Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by the Cederberg-Brietzke funeral home in Saginaw. Area Obituaries continued page 13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 2004 - Peg, 7 Marriage licenses Matthew Brandon Hawkins, Dowling and Krystal LynLee Braidwood, Dowling. Drew Alan Kennedy. Wayland and Amy Lynn Van Den Berg, Byron Center. Bradley J. Bruce, Hastings and Melissa Gail Vincent, Hastings. Christopher Edward Reed, Nashville and Claudia Ione Lamance, Nashville. Richard Wayne Grove, Sunfield and Katie Michele Allerding, Hastings. Travis Gordon Johnson, Hastings and Julie Sharron Lake, Hastings. Peter LeRoy Eldridge, Crownsville, MD and Melissa Ann Hick. Plainwell. Robert Jacob Smit, Middleville and Judith Jane Smith, Orland Park, IL. Douglas Paul Vanisacker. Hickory Comers and Jill Suzanne Fox, Hickory Comers. Brad Dale Currier, Hastings and Amanda Marie Bechler, Hastings. Joshua Michael Smith. Nashville and Jessica Mable-Leha Lesage, Nashville. John J. Wieringa. Wayland and Kathleen Rachel Terry. Middleville. Kyle Eric Matteson. Plainwell and Heidi Lee Shook. Jr., Nashville and Ronald Frederic Hoeksma. Freeport and Amanda Joy Genther, Freeport Adam Darwin Raffler, Woodland Scott Martin Preston, Hastings and Dana Harvey Jason Cowham, Middleville and Arie James Roobol. Hastings and Jamie Donald Ross Wiser. Hastings and Renee sister of the bride and Lori Frye, friend of the Cooley, daughters of the groom. Groomsmen were Matt Cooley, brother of the Ringbearer was Braden Cooley, son of the groom. Master of ceremonies was Derek Chandler, Both Debbie and Mitch are of Irish/Scottish music for the Wendt. Hastings and Florence Shelly Mme Gorman. Hastings. Dowling and Henney. Callie Clarissa Chantal Shumway, Dowling. Adam Joel Hisler. Nashville and Jatana Brians Kay. Nashville. Walter J. Lewis “98” and Still Standing Proud Walt will be celebrating his 98th birthday on June 26. 2004. He would enjoy receiving cards from fam­ “Valsc processional des Pasteureaux"; and an old Scottish pipe march Lynne Rosenberg, Hastings. Anthony Maid of honor was Elizabeth Bates, friend of descent so Mr. Bren Walker provided fiddle Lynn Philo, Hastings. Wesley Easey-Deppe wedding announced Mary Anne Cooley of Lansing. brother-in-law of the bride. Deanna Marie Holmes, Hastings. Derek Parents of the bride are Bob and Aleta Griffin of Hastings. Parents of the groom are Bob and groom and John Wood, friend of the groom. Renee Tague. Kentwood. Richard with Pastor Bret McAtee officiating. Best man was Dale Cole, friend of the groom. and Cydney Jean West Nashville. James Christian Reformed Church in Charlotte, Ml, bride. Flower girls were Adrienne and Ashton Deborah Jean Czinder, Nashville. Richard Deborah Griffin and Mitchell Cooley were united in marriage on May 1. 2004 at Charlotte the bride. Bridesmaids were Rachel Chandler, Marie Homister. Plainwell. Phillip Cooley/Griffin wed ily and friends, at 600 Scott’s Drive, Lake 21, Delton, MI 49046. Stop in and. visit sometime. The welcome mat is always out. Brandy Easey and Justin Deppc were unit­ ed in marriage at the home of his father in a lovely backyard ceremony by Rev. Rick Oppenhuizan on May 21,2004. The brides parents are Tim and Sherry Hanlin and Russ Easey of Hastings and Mary and Mike Deppe of Caledonia and Deb Mickinstry of Hastings. Maid of honor was long time friend Erin Reynolds and best mail was father of the groom. After Michigan a the short trip newlyweds to northern reside in the Delton and Douglas Kidder and Holly DeVries were united in marriage on Saturday, March 27, 2004. The ceremony was held al Middleville Christian Reformed Church. The maid of honor was Stephanie DeVries, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amanda Sheridan. Gwen Berg and Lisa Hogan. Flower girl was Alexis DeVries, sister of the bride. Hastings area. The best man was Mike Sweeney, friend of called “Miss Elspeth Campbell” for the reces­ the groom. Groomsmen were Korey Kidder, sional Jeremy Mrs. Thea Folsom provided lovely piano music for processional attendant the Shriver and Andrew Myers. Ringbearer was Riley Kidder, son of the bride and groom. (Pachelbel's Canon in D) and the congregation­ A dinner reception followed the ceremony al singing and dismissal. Burandt, Kidder-DeVries united in marriage at Annalaines restaurant in Alto. After a honeymoon trip to the Florida Keys. Ashley Rose Dennie, Delton. ti»e couple now resides in Charlotte. Spurgeon-Keeler wed riage on October 11. 2003 at Pleasantview Family The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas. Nevada and reside in Middleville, Michigan. Kristi Spurgeon and Erik Keeler were united in mar­ Church in Dowling. The bride is the daughter of James Spurgeon and Elizabeth Spurgeon of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mark and Joanne Keeler of Hastings Grandparents in attendance were Mabel Quigley of Hastings. Kenneth Keeler of Hastings, Dave and Peg Reynolds of Hastings, and James and Susan Reed of Clintonville. Wisconsin. Maid of honor was Natasha Ward, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Ashley Keeler, sister of the groom, and Miranda Dunn, friend of the bride. Flower girl was Nikki Spurgeon and guest book attendant was Stephanie Reed, both sisters of the bride. Best man was Luke Rodgers, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy Peake and Matt Jiles, both friends of the groom.Ring bearer was Bryce Spurgeon, Howell-Emstes engagement told Arthur and Dorothy Brewer brother of the bride. Ushers were Kenny Hoxworth. cousin of the groom, and Matt Spurgeon, brother of the Melissa S. Howell, daughter of Revs and Herbert Howell of Shelbyville, is engaged to bride. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Polly and Brum Hoxworth, family of the groom. The reception was held at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. The couple honeymooned in Chicago, and Scot! E Enisles, son of Deborah Emstes of An open house will be given in their honor Paw Paw and James Enisles of Jackson. on June 20, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Tennessee. Leach Lake home, 32 “B” Drive, Hastings. Cards may be sent to this address also. An open house for Either Lukin's 90th Western Michigan Please, no gifts! This celebration will be birthday will be held in the Lincoln Meadow, hosted by their children: School and University. He is a Michigan Slate Trooper at the Wayland Post. They reside in Kalamazoo. 1 'A l* JVewbomBabies BOY, Nathan Benjamin, born at Pennock Hospital BOY, J.C. (Jason Coy), bom at Pennock Hospital on June 4, 2004 at 5:54 p.m. to David and on May 25,2004 at 6.*09 p.m. to Mindy and the late Cassandra Smith of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 Jason Rose of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. ozs. and 20 inches long. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Irene, bom at Pennock Hospital on TWIN DAUGHTERS, June 3,2004 at 7:24 p.m. to Jason and Becky Deal 3:34 of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 inches long. Pennock Hospital on May 27. 2004 to Filomeno Marissa Lynn, bom at p.m. and Moriah Jo, bom at 3:35 p.m. at and Jennifer Galaviz of Lake Odessa. Marissa GIRL, Leila Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. June 3, 2004 at 2:42 p.m. to Erin Lockyer of Moriah weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Joseph Henry, bom al Pennock Hospital on GIRL, Emma Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on and Joseph Russo of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. and May 17, 2004 at 6:35 p.m. to Chad and Darcy 20 inches long. Esther Larkin to celebrate 90th birthday The future groom is a graduate of Paw Paw High now resides in Hastings. A /* celebrate 60 years of marriage A September 25th wedding is planned. Ruth Murrah, Apartment Community Room. Middleville. Donna and Henry Long, Harold and Ellie Come celebrate with us on June 19th. 1-3 Brewer and Jerry and Daria Brewer. p.m. Cards only plese. ffiyou tee thu “yoaqy”woman at Happy 5(j Birthday 4 GOTCHA!!! May 29, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. to Julianna Benedict Welton of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. I ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dominik James, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 30, 2004 al 9:26 a.m. to Dustin Stephens GIRL, Paige Ann Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital and Erin of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 11 ozs. on May 21, 2004 at 2:38 p.m. to Jamica Sottillre and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Matthew Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 2004 al 1:14 p.m. to Randy Slaght and GIRL, Isela Maria, bom at Pennock Hospital on Bethany Adams of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs 11 May 15.2004 at 10:41 p.m. to Holly Reichard and ozs. and 20 inches long. David Garcia of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. 0 3 I cannot sec the wondrous sights. My eyes no longer can see. The setting sun, the stars at night. The beauty of a tree. ! cannot cry. 1 have no tears, and yet my heart is filled with fears. I cannot speak as I did before. BOY, William Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 31, 2004 al 1007 p.m. to Robert and GIRL, Taylor Kathryn Arens, bom at Pennock Danielle Berner of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 Hospital on May 20.2004 at 6:57 p.m. Weighing 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dylan Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on GIRL, Katelyn Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital May 22. 2004 at 1:43 p.m. to David Hoaglin and on May 19. 2004 at 5:34 p.m. to William and Becky Robinson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 Shelly VanDenberg of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. ozs. and 22 inches long. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Braxton Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital GIRL, Aubrey Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on on May 17. 2004 al 3:52 p.m. to Amber and May 16, 2004 at 7:12 a.m. to Kyle and Julie Shannon Coleman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 Aukerman of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. 22 inches long. The song of birds, I cannot bear. The flowers, I cannot smell. I cannot remember, the ones 1 loved. And things that I knew so well. and Rusty Hobbs and Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz, and 19 inches long. —An Alzheimer’s Plea— My voice has faded away. I'm in a world all of my own. ! cannot even pray. I know no difference between day and night. Time means nothing to me. I cannot tell the wrongs from right. Oh! God. What has happened to me. 1 long to feel the tender touch. Of someone to light the way Someone to lead me out of my world. And turn the night inin day I need a strong and gentle hand. Someone w|>o understands, Someone who would guide me, Out of these strange and distant lands. » 108 E. State St, Hastings • 5 269-948-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads - Live Music - �Page 8 - Thursday. June 17. 2004 - The Hastings Banner anniversary pictures in color of three cou­ ples jinnies local ties. Tom and Sherrie (Shade) with Wacha of Sunfield. Charles and Beatrice Baldwin of Lansing celebrating 60 years and Durwood and Ardyth Dow for 50 years of marriage. The Wachas had been married 40 years. The Baldwins lived on Lakeview Drive as did their son Larry and wife Terry. MAILBOX He was with Lansing public schools. The by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Dows will have an open house on July 3 on Cates Road. Mulliken. Their three children all graduated from Lakewood. They farmed Sixteen youths and adults from Central Church. and Durwood also worked in a Lansing fac­ United Methodist Church will leave Friday. The monthly brunch at the Pierce Cedar June 18, for more than a week on a mission Creek Institute was held last Sunday. There trip. Their first stop will be in Pennsylvania were the and Beverly Corston for their 50th anniver­ for some rest and whilewater rafting. Then Lakewood area. The afternoon speaker was they will proceed to Weston. W. Va.. for a an authoress. sary. The State Journal Sunday had an obitu­ week of wielding hammers and other tools. James Seibel will be a supervisor. Fathers' Day will be observed on Sunday, June 20. Marie Pickens is to be guest of honor Wednesday. June 23. in Fellowship Hall for at least four couples from Mark your calendars for Sunday. June ary for Fred George of Lansing, age 80. One of his survivors is his brother. Ervin I had the chance to go away to boarding (Mary) George of Kentwood. Ervin and ice cream social. The exhibits from the pre­ Mary resided on Sixth Avenue during his school, and 1 jumped at the opportunity to ' leave home. After all these years, I never told tenure with the telephone company. The my mother about the molestation, because I do vious day will still be on display. The Alethians of Central UMC were The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be Lloyd and Beverly Corston on Ionia Road, Vermontville. Thirty were present for the p.m. for all visitors. The focus will be on picnic meal. Table games were played fol­ Lake Odessa High School with Its hundreds lowing the business meeting. The next big of graduates over the years. Photos of the event for the group will be the chicken bar­ graduating classes will be on display, along becue Friday. July 16. This will be the 48th with many items of school memorabilia. barbecue hosted by this group. This is open to the community, not just the Ule and Liz Baecker of Chicago, the graduates. Come and sec who is here from Steve Schrays from Schaumberg. III., and out of town to attend the alumni banquet Delbert and Jody Nickel of South Haven George brothers grew up in Ionia, where their parents were very prominent in Masonic and Eastern Star activities. ‘Natural character' photo contest set Natural The Resource Action Team (NRAT), a committee of Barry County’s were among the dozens who came for the Vision 20/20, and Printing Pius are hosting The Red Cross Bloodmobite will be back Sunday open house to honor new' graduate a photo contest starting today, Tuesday, in town Monday. June 28. from noon to Natalie Erickson at the Erickson farm on June 15 5:45 p.m. Blood donors are always in short Velte Road. Residents are encouraged to submit pho­ supply in the summer. Come and lend an New downtown are many benches to tos of what they view to represent the natu­ arm. The monthly immunization clinic of the benefit pedestrians. Each has the name of ral character of Barry Ccunty. Photos can mcrchant/professional be of landscapes, natural resources, farms, Ionia County Health Department is to be etched on the back panels. They are very parks, forests, homes or businesses that held on the fourth Wednesday, June 23, in sturdy and should last for many years. have created a balance with its natural sur­ the basement of Central United Methodist the sponsoring The Lansing State Journal carried roundings. Photographers should capture images of anything they think makes Barry County special. Participants arc encouraged to enter pho­ tos from a variety of seasons. However eli­ gible photos need to have been taken with­ ed to visit my grandchildren who live three being violated or soon will be. Even now, on hours away. I was gone for two days, and those rare occasions when I see my stepfather, when I returned home, Hany was a raving he constantly makes passes at me. I’m con­ lunatic who just screamed at me. We had a cerned that if I disclose the molestation at this vacation planned, but instead he went by him­ point, my family will think I'm a liar and hate self. me. After all, he is Angie's father and my mother’s husband. a little girl in a few months, and I fear for the baby’s safety. Please help me before it is too late. - Modesto. Calif. all this. What do you say? - Disgusted in Florida Dear Disgusted: It sounds as if Harry could use some anger-management classes. His Dear Modesto: You must take the risk of rages are verbally abusive, and the silent being considered a liar in order to protect these treatment is a passive-aggressive form of con­ children. Talk to Angie and explain your fears. trol. We don't blame you for being fed up. Ask if she has noticed anything unusual about the children's reaction to Grandpa. She needs to be alert to any signs that her children are Regardless of Angie's reaction to your infor­ Give Harry one more chance to make the, marriage worth the effort. Tell him you'd like to make an appointment with a marriage counselor, so both of you can work on your communication problems. If Harry refuses to go. go without him. Stop the swindle They need someone to watch out for them. ral resource issues that affect every mem­ Dear Annie: I recently received an e-mail ber of the community. This program con­ that is a fraud. It was supposedly from a bank Soy causes cancer? worker in Africa, offering a "great opportuni­ ty’ that had been "kept secret* from everyone else. The letter said someone in his country and ownership of natural resource issues Dear Annie: "Suffering in Marianna. Fla.," among community members. The work­ wrote that she is a breast cancer survivor and shop* are scheduled for the fall. The photos needed a foreign account to transfer it to. that because of it. she can not use soy prod- - , ucls Once the foreign bank worker transferred the My wife is also a breast cancer survivor, and wc have never beard before that soy is a for­ had died, leaving a lot of money, and they money into this account, the investor was entitled to keep 30 percent of this so-called The contest is open to Barry County res­ bidden product Can you please check with fortune. Of course, the investor is asked to put idents. five photos from three age cate­ your medical advisers whether soy is indeed up earnest money beforehand in order to get gories (grades K-5, middle and high school off limits for breast cancer survivors and why? in on the deal. students, and adults) will be featured in the 1 suspect there are many women in your read­ Reminder. One photographer from each of ership who would like to know. - Needham. sender’s e-mail address. I was wondering if Mass. you knew who 1 should notify about it before to win a prize. Photos may be sent to Pierce Dear Needham: Actually, soy consumption Cedar Creek Institute at 701 W. Cloverdale for breast-cancer survivors is still being Road, Hastings. MI 49058; attention Maribeth Perreault. I know a scam when I sec one, so I kept the some poor fool takes the bait. - Curious on the Internet researched. While there is some evidence that Dear Curious: We appreciate the opportu­ soy products can help reduce the risk of breast nity to alert those readers who may not have come across this particular swindle. In fact, must be received by July 9. cancer in healthy women, many doctors do not Participants must submit a self-addressed, recommend soy products for women with a we receive several of these solicitation letters stamped envelope if they would like their family history of breast cancer, those with every day. Check out the National Fraud photo returned. Entrants waive and forego estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers, or Information Center at www.fraud.org (1 -800­ any compensation for use of their photos. those taking the drag tamoxifen. 876-7060). Entries information call Perreault at The reason is that many soy foods are rich in phytoestrogens, which are natural chemicals act like estrogen. researchers Prizes will include : that • Grades K-5 —16 free games of bowl­ believe that phytoestrogens may stimulate cell ing at Hastings Bowling; free video rental at Movie Outpost; family four pack to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Bats in the Some growth and could lead to ah'1 cancer recurrence. Unti • Middle and High School — 16 free Hormone horror? ** isk of“*breast Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl. I par­ •search is ticipate in many activities such as drama club done, it is best to be caw. and dance lessons, and I’m a member of the National Honor Society. I enjoy school a lot. Night Program in August, and six passes to Shower stamps games of bowling at Hastings Bowling; I have a small group of friends, and in gener­ al. they are great. My family is wonderful. They would walk on fire for me. free video rental at Movie Outpost; gift cer­ Dear Annie: 1 recently received an invitation Even so. I often feel like something is tificate to State Grounds Coffee House; to a bridal shower, and it included a request for missing inside. I'm not sure what it is, and I'm family four pack to Pierce Cedar Creek the guests to bring stamps. It wasn't until I not sure why. When I start feeling this way, I arrived al the shower that I discovered the often become very emotional and lash out at stamps were for the thank-you notes the bride those around me. Half the time. 1 don’t even would be sending out. Not only that, but the realize what I'm doing. I don't think I need a Bats in the Night Program Institute in August. Adults — Free dessert and appetizer at County Seal Restaurant; Free Tree at Barry County’s Conservation District fall tree sale; two passes for Sunday branch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute; free photo developing at Printing PIus;gift certificate to S&S Market and gift certificate to Al Fresco. guests also were asked to address their own shrink, just a little advice. Is there anything envelopes. Please tell me that this is not a you can tell me? Or do I seem completely trend. — Riverside, Calif. selfish for writing this? - Forlorn in Florida Dear Riverside: Wish we could, but unfortu­ Dear Forlorn: You don't seem selfish at all. nately, we've heard of this one before. It's terri­ In fact, you seem like a caring person who bly tacky and makes the bride seem not only doesn’t want to hurt or alienate her friends lazy, but cheap as well. The good news is, at and family. least you know you'll be getting a thank-you note. You are 14. It sounds as if you are suffering from an influx of hormones, and a certain amount of moodiness and irritability is per­ fectly normal. The important thing is not to NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2004-2005 BUDGET FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS let your emotions get the better of you. When you notice that you are becoming a bit testy, take a break. Get some exercise. Eat some­ thing nutritious. Write your feelings down in a diary. Give yourself time to calm down. If you think the situation is gening worse, talk to your parents or the school nurse for reas­ surance. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 28,2004, at 6:45 o'clock p.m.. In the Elementary School Conference Room at 327 N. Grove St . Delton. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Delton Kellogg Schools wiN hold a public hearing to consider the district s propoeed 2004-2005 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2004-2005 budget until after the pubic hearing A copy of the proposed 2004-2005 budget including the proposed property tax milage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent's office, 327 N Grove St.. Delton. Michigan. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions anniesmailbox@comcast.net. to or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hear­ IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at HwuxTr- ing. Th.1 notice is given by order ot the Board ot Education ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary < This has happened so many times 1 am just fed up. I really think my marriage is not worth I don't know what to do. Angie is expecting mation. please try to keep an eye on those kids. Hastings 4 Theater.' 269-945-6280 her kids. I am terrified that these children are is designed to provide (269) 721-4190. Call today! six days. During this time. I told him 1 want­ “Food for Thought - Save My Home. For more (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) The last time. Hany simply quit talking for Angie counts on my mother to help baby-sit tries, they should let her know immediately. those categories will be randomly chosen YES! Commercial Properties YES! Land Contract Refinance PAYOFF THOSE^^ HIGH INTEREST RATE CREDIT YES! Cash-Out =;faCAROS! YES! Debt Consolidation YES! Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes (.™D) YES! YES! 0 Down Purchase KOOPS! Mobile Home in Park done wrong. sons that this monster has access to. in the Hastings Reminder. PowerPoint presentations. 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! two months. Often. 1 am not sure what I've stepsister. "Angie," but she now has two young touch any adult in the same area. If anyone program and used during workshops in Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! me for long periods. Once, his silence lasted molested him. I do not know if he touched my select number of photos will be published submitted will be used to help promote the Hast nqs him. he goes into rages and will not speak to ther, Andy's natural father, may also have swimsuits cover, nor should they be asked to sists of a series of educational workshops. S’.,'.-S' come to light that make me believe my stepfa­ program. A The goal is to increase awareness, interest ilta HomeFbaxce for 15 years. Whenever I do anything to upset not to let anyone touch them in areas their Barry County” The cast members are set for the Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theatre program's production ot "Emma" this summer. Summer Youth Theatre is open to stu­ dents who have completed fifth grade through high school graduation. Auditions took place June 14. Performances at Central Auditorium will be July 22-24. Dear Annie: I have been married to "Hany" several years ago, and now some facts have being molested. The children should be told Home. Barry County” Raging silence My stepbrother. "Andy." died by suicide submitted for its "Food for Thought - Save county residents with information on natu­ ’Emma’ cast working on play not believe she has ever been emotionally able to handle it in the last few years. NRAT will use photos My ":f Dear Annie: When I was growing up. my stepfather tried to molest me. At the age of 11, 27. so you may spend a pleasant Sunday open Saturday. June 26. from 10 a.m. to 5 that evening. Risk for children aftemoon/evening at the depot to enjoy an hosted Wednesday. June 9. al the home of her 89th birthday. tory. The GR Press carried a photo of Lloyd �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 2004 - Page 9 years old. He was again an orphan. He lived in Otsego County until 1830. From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane,.. when he rode on horseback to Newsted, Erie County. 300 miles, in a New York winter. By Joyce Weinbrecht The following was written by Dan M. Myers Aug. 31. 1932: George F. Myers was bom Aug. Bates. Stephen George 40 acres on the south side of the acres, a in Pavilion log house where the following children was bom in In 1837, George Myers helped to build an infant son who died in 1853; Frank in Vermont in 1765. the son of English par­ the ents who had come from Vermont. Their would were early settlers of Massachusetts. Phoebe Nicholas County, acres were bom: Elizabeth in September 1851; first grist leave mill home in Kalamazoo. He before daylight on Monday mornings and return on Saturday August 1855 and Daniel in January of 1858 Forty acres of the 200 acres was grown up with berry bushes and brush. In the home surrounded by Indians and wolves. summer of 1850 Mariah picked and sold Her parents They lived there 14 years, where the fol­ enough berries from this land to pay the lowing children were bom: Sally in 1838; taxes on the entire 200 acres. The taxes Anna in 1841; Orson in 1842; Harold in were $42.50. the Netherlands Dutch. York, on Dec. 25, 1833. They lived there 1849. descent. (Her maiden name is lost to us.) of land night after dark. Mariah Myers stayed at bom had immigrated from England. until drove and in was Providence. Rhode Island. 80 boat Township. 1844; Horace in son of John Myers, who was bom in the 1836. Two of their children were In 1846, and Edward in Source: George sent Myers, Gretchen Slater. 1850, he traded his 80 acres in George was left an orphan at an early age. His sister’s husband was appointed Mohawk Dutchman. Manhattan guardian, but he was accidentally shot in Island. New York City. They were the a shooting match when George was 12 His ancestors came where bought by George Myers and Mariah Bates were George’s mother was a Stephens and known as a came to Woodland there was a slashing of Buffalo married at Newsted, Erie County. New was bom in Vermont. She was of English and was Bates lived out the rest of their lives. When they to from from the Netherlands and were known as 13, Valley for 200 acres in Woodland where they In October of 1835 they came to Detroit earliest settlers of Manhattan and came 1812 in Otsego County. New York, the Mohawk Pavilion Township. Kalamazoo County 1834 and Laura in September 1836. Kalamazoo There he met Mariah Bates, the daugh­ ter of Stephen Bates and Phoebe Nichols family George Myers, early settler bom in Newsted. Phoebe in November of from Brandt paintings on display Artist RM. (Bob) Brandt holds one of his paintings. Selections of his work on dis­ play at the Thomapple Arts Council Gallery in Hastings come from his time as a graph­ ic artist and designer. He is shown with two of his drawing students. There is still room available in TAC summer art classes. Students Alexandra Allen and Hannah Alspaugh enjoy learning at Fish Hatchery Park's TAC summer art camp. NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR SALE BY OWNER Sealed proposals wiB be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commisaton. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058, until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday. Juty 13. for the purchase of the following: (1) Articulating Wheeled Loader Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. Al proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or al proposals or to waive irregularities in the best merest of the Commission 2004. 275 WEST BROGAN RD. HASTINGS 6-yearokl custom built home on 34 acres. 3v bedrooms. 3-1/2 baths. 2 fireplaces, granite kitchen counters, spacious rooms. Lower level in-floor BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY heat, upper level forced air. Central air. Security system, phone A stereo 5-Acra Hobby Farm • Hastings Schools HEW! HEW! NEW! system. All brick. Andersen wmdows. fiberglass deck. 3-stall heated features. Professionally landscaped grounds. 4-acre pond. New septic, well, plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows & siding, heating, central air, 200-amp senrice. 2 water heaters, water conditioner, solid oak kitchen, main laundry room. 3 large bedrooms. 3 large bathrooms, garden tub, living room and family room, vaulted ceilings, full basement. 2-stall detached garage, 4-stall horse stable, hay bam ■ concrete floors, water and electric. New high tensile fencing and underground dog fencing. PRICE REDUCED $219,000.00. Owners have pur­ chased a farm, will look at all offers. 3% commission to agents. Call owner for pri­ vate showing 269-945-3694 Kevin & Sherry Wood. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SALE BY OWNER • 269-945-2288 RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care S NIGHTHAWK 5 2 > tj Pest Service Specializing in: < COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The Department of Public Services municipal work crews will once again be providing the resi­ Ants, Roaches & Mice Cemetery by appointment only AM loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc ) placed out for pickup shall be contained in KRAFT biodegradable bags Bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable matenai used to contain the yard debris are not compostable, and will not be picked up. Residents should place the matenai to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material tn any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruc­ tion. The compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled for the following dates only. Tll—fMy Jllfrfl’ Monday, Auousl 9; Tbaaday, September 7; and Monday- Qr*°**f 4- 2004- We anticipate that the compostable debris pickup win take approximately three (3) days to complete each time. Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the compostable material container behind the City’s Maintenance Garage located at 301 East Court Street at any time, or the City’s matenai storage yard located on West State Road by appointment only Please do not place any compostable yard waste within the City's right-of-ways at any time until the FRIDAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED PICKUP, Any questions regarding the scheduled pickup times, drop off sites, or conditions for collection of the compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach. Director of Public Services, at Hastings City Hall located at 201 East Stale Street. 269-945-2468 09532821 Full Time / Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE * Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and > AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orientation LAKESHORE 2 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite 306 Dependable • Licensed • Insured • Certified jg Battle Creek. MI Evening Appointments • Reasonable Rales $ Bill Cummings (269) 962-7748 49016 * dents of the City of Hastings with a compostable yard debris pickup this summer season. Residents are asked to limit the debris to only NnriaqrartMHa yen! wertt such as goMkiBEMH. flowers, small limbs and brush. All brush and limbs placed out for pickup shall be limited to 6 inches in diameter or less, 4 feet in length or less, and shall be bundled for easy handling. Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City’s material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Donald WMcutt, Chairmen Paah^ty, I4amber D. David Dykafra, Member garage. Extra garage with workshop (32x50) plus many more custom Join our outstanding Nursing Team! Talk with Connie at: B0O-34S-2060 Mon-Fri 9am-! Barry County is currently accepting bids for carpet cleaning. Bids may be picked up at the County Clerks Office at 220 W. State Street, Hastings. MI 49058. For more information please contact: Barry County Buildings and Grounds Tim Neeb, Supervisor 220 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-1293 Bills will be accepted until July 29. 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Speech & Language I Pathologist Evaluate and provide therapy for K-12 students. Special Education experi­ ence desireable. Masters in Speech Pathology Requied. E.O.E. Application Deadline: 6/23/04. Eaton Intermediate School District _ ___ 1790 E. Packard Hwy Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-5500 Ext. 1113 byoung@eatonJtl2jni.us -"gg by �Fig* 10 - IhuKtey. Jun, 17. 2004 - Th, Huangs Banner Area soccer team invited to national tournament by Laurie Phelps “I was in tears. I was so happy.’’ she said. Special to the Banner grader just found out her team has received an invitation to play in the 2004 American Youth “We’ve been wanting to go for so long. I’m Anna Goldsworthy. 13. has been playing soc- Soccer Organization (AYSO) National Games excited to go and meet new people and do new in Lancaster. California. things." Goldsworthy is one of the captains of cer since she was five. The Delton Kellogg 7th the Storm United AYSO team, which includes 16 girls from the Delton and Richland area. Last year, the Storm team took the first place trophy in their age division for AYSO Sectio.i 8. which encompasses Michigan. Indiana, and Ohio. At that time, coach Mike Robbins decided to apply for an invitation to the national tourna­ ment. Out of over 1.100 boys and girls teams in the U-12 through U-19 age divisions that applied nationwide, only 196 received an invita­ tion. At this time, there is only one other team in the girls U-14 division attending the tournament from three-state Section 8. “I’m excited." Robbins said. “This is a real opportunity for them. It could be the one and only time they ever get to go." Only a handful of teams from each section of the country are invited to the largest AYSO tournament in the nation. The tournament is not a national championship, but was designed to be a cultural exchange. The games are competitive, but the tournament also includes week-long Anna Hunt of the Storm team runs past defenders. (Photo by Jan Hunt) events focusing on sportsmanship and team spirit. Teams expressing an interest in attending are chosen for invitation by a lottery draw. the United team three years ago. respect him, and we all do, for what he's done. “Most of these girts loved soccer, and they It’s tough working with kids today, but this is a The Storm team is an AYSO United team wanted just a little bit more. The United team composed of girts age 11 -14. who are also mem­ was designed to build them up a little, and it’s The team is successful in the classroom as bers of regular AYSO teams in region 212, play­ really showing up now." he said. “They’re a well, with nearly every member achieving hon­ ing at River Oaks Park in Galesburg. great group of girts" United young U-14 team, but they’ve learned to play or'. at Delton Kellogg or Gull Lake Schools for teams are also called “travel" soccer teams, together. They’ve surprised me in a lot of situa­ academics. because they travel to play teams in other tions." The tournament will be held at the National All three of Mary Jo Hennessey’s children Soccer Center in Lancaster. California on July Robbins has coached Goldsworthy and some have been involved in AYSO soccer. Her daugh­ 5-11. Fundraising is currently underway to help other members of the team since they were in ter, Taylor, 11, is a member of the Storm team. with travel expenses. Sponsorship and/or dona­ Kindergarten. He said that through the years, he “This team has gelled together better than any tions are being sought. Call Mike Robbins at could see that they were ready for more of a other group I’ve ever seen." she said. “Mike (269) 664-6428 for more information or a spon­ challenge than they found with their regular (Robbins) is very soft-spoken. He doesn't need sorship packet. AYSO team. That is how he got involved with to be an iron-fisted kind of coach. The girts regions. Stephanie Spall of the Storm team goes one-on-one with a defender during a game. (Photo by Jan Hunt) It was good to see Pistons’ bandwagon hooligan free Almost as exciting as watching the Pistons secure their third NBA championship Tuesday, was waking up Wednesday morning and seeing that the city of Detroit still exists. I know the watering hole I left last night wasn’t in great shape. When the game starts people aren’t doing much more than hollering cheers and chants. Chants like “Let’s go Pistons!” As the action heated up high fives were added, fist knocks, and the occasional chest bump. Ben Wallace grabs a rebound, Kobe Bryant misses an off balanced jumper and things turn a little nastier. “Soap on a Rope! Soap on a Rope!” Pistons fans cheered, giving some advice to the Lakers'star. In the shuffle of leaps and cheers, a few glasses get broken, then people suddenly real­ The Storm AYSO team. made up of girts from the Delton and Richland area, will be competing in the 2004 American Youth Soccer Organization National Games in Lancaster. California in the 14-and-under age division. Team members include, back from left. Coach Mike Robbins, Sara Krajnik, Tosha Schmid, Stephanie Spall, Kelsie Smith, Lacey Seamans, Assistant Coach Wes KnoNenberg, middte row, Sarah Robbins, Anna Hunt, Ashley Lennon, Anna Goldsworthy, Terin Norris, Taylor Peavey, front, Cara Phelps. Taylor Hennessey, Lauren KnoHenberg, Katie Searles. (Missing from photo is Shelby Rouse.) Game officials registration for 2004-2005 underway after another record-setting year who enter at that age tend to leave officiating Individuals interested in becoming a high includes liability insurance coverage of up to school athletic game official for the 2004-05 $1 million for officials while working con­ shortly after graduating. The 2004-05 school school year tray tests involving MHSAA schools. year will be the 13 th for the Legacy program. now register with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Registration for the upcoming school year Student officials will benefit from a waiver of From late May until July I, Michigan's begins as the Association comes off its third the standard $20 processing fee. Registration 12.000-plus game officials in 14 sports are straight record-setting year in terms of offi­ of $10 per sport will be the only requirement cials registrations. ize they like the sound of it One glass is shattered on purpose, and then another. By the urged to submit their applications. The July end of the night people are standing on chairs screaming and singing. Often the next step date is an important one. as it is the deadline The total of 12.268 registered officials for ation would deliver us just one young person is a burning moth-ridden couch from Goodwill in the middle of the street. for officials who wish to be listed in the the just-completed school year surpassed the each year, promoting officiating as a way to MHSAA's annual printed Officials Directory. 2002-03 mark of 12,116. While Michigan *s stay active in sports beyond the high school “We always encourage officials to register numbers continue to counter a national trend playing days, we can keep our numbers before July 1. so they can be listed in the in declining registrations, Uyl says that the strong.” Uyl said. “But we also must remem­ printed MHSAA Official's Directory," said upward move is necessary. Once it gets to that point, the skies the limit. It happens on college campuses across the country. It happens after many pro championships. People begin to act like there’s a Frankenstein’s monster on the loose. Where does the mob mentality come from? When going down this road, one would often think of soccer hooligans as the prime “If every school and every officials associ­ ber that once we’ve recruited new officials, Mark Uyl . MHSAA Assistant Director, and “We can’t continue to count on our num­ everyone - our officials association, our offenders, but I'm sure this type of thing has happened forever. At least as long as soc­ former Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Director. bers going up year after year, because we will school administrators and coaches, and even cer has been around. “That is very beneficial for officials looking be facing a lot of turnover in the near future spectators - must assist us in the retainment process by treating these officials - in fact all officials - with respect." Maybe the ancient cave paintings aren’t art. or storytelling. Maybe, they were graffi­ for work and schools looking for officials. with the anticipated retirements of many offi­ ti someone scratched across a cave wall after their favorite spear chucker killed a really Officials listed in the directory are also more cials,” Uyl said. “We must continue to pro­ big water buffalo. Fireworks went off all around Detroit People partied until the early hours of the visible candidates for approved association mote the need for more individuals to become There is an officials* registration test, membership. Approved association benefits involved in officiating, and the recruitment, which is for first-time officials and officials morning. From what I hear, traffic jams were the biggest problem. are numerous, so we encourage officials to education and retention of new officials is a not registered in the past year. The test con­ Seven people died the last time Piston fans celebrated a title. either seek membership or be asked to join a key to having younger folks ready when our sists veterans step down.” MHSAA Officials Guidebook, which may be of 78 questions derived from the But not this year. local group well before the new school year Fans partied this year like the Piston team played. Both went all out. but never broke begins.” Beginning with the 2005-06 school The MHSAA will continue to emphasize the rules. These aren't the Bad Boys 2. And they don’t need any other nicknames. They year, officials selected to work MHSAA post­ its efforts that allow high school students to “The guidebook is a good reference that already have one, the Pistons. season tournaments in basketball, football become officials. The Legacy program allows can answer many questions about the way the and wrestling will be required to be members 11th graders, 16 years of age and older, to MHSAA operates," Uyl said. “We imple­ of an approved association. officiate sub-varsity and junior high/middle mented this test as a way of insuring familiar­ Sometimes they look out of control, but they managed to thrive on that. It doesn’t look like Rip Hamilton will be able to get the jumper over the outstretched defenders arm. but he does. Rasheed Wallace looks like he’s falling backwards off the court with a fade While early registration is heavily encour­ school games with an approved official. used during the open book test. ity with the guidebook and to assure that new away jumper, but it goes in. Lindsey Hunter can’t wrestle the ball away from all those aged. new officials are free to register with big guys on the floor, but he does. Ben Wallace will never make it to the rim after tak­ the ing off at what appeared to be a step past half court, but he did. MHSAA registration fees are among the low­ junior high/middle school contests without a More information about officials registra­ These Pistons could never beat the Lakers and they did. Nothing could keep the fans in Michigan under control, but the fans did it themselves. est in the nation. A $ 10 fee is charged for each mentoring official. The changes made a cou­ tion may be obtained by contacting the sport an official wishes to work, and the pro­ ple of years ago in response to the concern MHSAA at 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Now that most of the celebration is over for most of us it’s great to say. we did it the right cessing fee is $20. Officials registered in that not enough high school way. 2003-04 will be assessed a late fee of $20 for being recruited into the officiating field registration after July 1. The processing fee through the Legacy Program, and that those MHSAA any time during the year. Twelfth graders. 17 years of age and older, are also allowed to officiate sub-varsity students are registrants are aware of the policies, practices and protocols expected of MHSAA officials.” Lansing . Ml 48823 . Telephone: 517/332­ 5046. E-Mail: mailto:register@mhsaa.com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 17. 2004 - P^e 11 MainStreet Savings Bank local charity golf classic rasied nearly $18,000 At the end of the day. after all mulli­ Coming in with the most votes. Green Stephanie Fekkes led the women to win the long drive on hole I. Tom Mohler gans. 50/50 and other donations were Gables counted, a total of $17,654.42 was in the next. Maple Valley Community Center of showed his skills by having the most Hope will be awarded $4,400, while the accurate drive of the tournament on hole Barry-Eaton District Health Clinic will enjoy $2650.00. Big ferothers/Big rights as the long putter on hole 5. winning pot to be split between the char­ ities at MainStreet the Bank Savings Charity Golf Classic June 12. will Haven $8,800.00, receive 17. while Jack DeGroot secured bragging Winning a pot of $225, Gordon Dudley The twist to this first annual golf tour­ Sisters, A Caring Community for Bany nament is the ability of each golfer to cast County will be the recipients of a grant had closest to pin on Hole 4. “votes” for the charity that they believe for $1,765.00 to support their mentoring Wager was closest to the pin with his sec­ lion’s share of the program for the youth of Barry County ond shot on Hole 14. and last, but cer­ who request a big brother or big sister. tainly no! least. Dan Welton won a spray should receive the money collected for the charity. on truck bed liner donated by Priority Participants were instructed to visit the The competition for the traveling tro­ information booths set up by the charities phy was fierce, with three teams tying for Collision morning during the registration second place at ten-under par. and the top Hastings County Club’s in the hour (from 9:00 until 10:00) in the event team that they needed more information about Gordon Dudley and Jason Kirk coming in what the charities provide for our com­ at 61 to win the 18-hole event. Swiatek. Len of Dan Gadwa. The four charities selected by the com­ for the beating drive of President Bill Porter on Hole 13. The true winners of the day were the four charities that benefited from the gen­ The skins game resulted in two eagles munity. Robert on holes 6 and 17 for the team win of erosity of “gem” the MainStreet Savings sponsors. Hastings Bank, Jim Country Club. Bill Seif Buick-Chevrolet Clinic for the underinsured. Maple Valley Fisher, Barb Hooten and Robert Wager. A of Hastings. Coleman Insurance Agency. Community mittee were The Barry-Eaton Health Judge Stephanie Fekkes. Judge Big birdie on hole 15 resulted in a skins win Welton’s Heating Caring for the J-ad Graphics team of Jonathan Graphics. WBCH Community for Barry County, and Green Jacobs, Fred Jacobs, Bruce Fuller and Graphics, NBT Gables Haven. As the first group went to Mike Kreuger. who in turn donated their Embroidery, the serving lint for the awards luncheon, money back to the charity pool. Center Brothers/Big of Hope. A Sisters which was catered by Dana Rittenberg. Long Drive, Printing Screen J-Ad Progressive and Pontiac-GMC, Dreisbach Barry County Youth Advisory Council of Brad Daniels was victorious with the Men’s voting ceased. Cooling. & Radio, while Judge the Barry Community Hastings Fiberglass. Driesbach Local youths give outstanding state wrestling performances Foundation and $500 hole sponsors Daniels Motors. Members of all four charity groups gather around as the Green Gables Haven receives its oversized check for $8,800 at the conclusion of the MainStreet Savings Bank Chanty Golf Classic. kids and The other district champion was Thomas Funeral Middleville area, under the guidance of labor, who went on to place third at region­ A number of the Delton Home, Eye & ENT Specialists, $250 hole coaches Chris Brower and Aaron Tabor al*. and third a the Greco stale tournament. sponsors Edward Jones of Hastings. Ted recently completed an outstanding year of He was also a freestyle stale qualifier. & Terry Koch. Kent Oil & Propane, Tim freestyle and Greco wrestling. McMahon. The Employees of the Barry- Eaton District Health Department in sup­ Kyle Dalton took second place finishes Five team members won district titles, and three earned regional championships. at districts and regionals. At the Greco state finals and at the freestyle state tournament, port of the Barry-Eaton Health Clinic, Noah and Zachary Leinaar won both dis­ and Family Medal Tree Associates*. $100 trict and regional championships. Zachary Chris Westra earned third place finishes hole sponsors were (2) Nanzer Insurance was also a second place finisher at the at districts and regionals, then was third Agency. Sand Ridge Greco stale tournament and a fourth place place finisher at the Greco state tourney and a freestyle state* qualifier. Pizza. Sunshine Stephanie Bank. Pack & Fekkes, Northside Ship. Judge Pennock Hospital. finisher at the freestyle stale tournament. Pele Westra was both a district and Mace Pharmacy, and Drs. Woodliff and regional champion. He followed that up by Hoffman. placing second in the Greco state tourna­ All in all, every participant of the day Dalton placed third. Christian Brower placed third at districts and qualified for regionals. ment and in the freestyle state tourney. Justin Lewis was a second place finisher at the Greco state tournament and a third were winners, from the committee who Kemps Miller was a district champion, planned the event to the sponsors who and earned a second place finish at region­ believed in the classic to the golfers who als. place finisher at the freestyle stale tourna­ ment* experienced the beauty of the Hastings Country Club to the people who's lives will be touched by the generosity of all. CBM USMLL CHUT MB CBM ML The second annual MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic will be held at BATTLE CREEK YANKEES the Hastings Country Club on July 9. Call 269-945-0526 for more infor­ 2005. CATCH TH! YAMKHS mation on participating in or sponsoring The top team of Len Swiatek. Dan Gadwa. Gordon Dudley and Jason Kirk finished the day future events. PLAN AHEAD—GROUP EVENTS All-Star Gam June 22 In Cedar Rapids Ft Wayna «Ma JunMBHuna 27 Rrewotta June 25 with a 61 to win the 18-hole event. Here they receive the tournament’s traveling trophy. Classic outfits will again be on display at fourth Crunch Classic The fourth annual Crunch Classic golf outing will be held July 10. at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in NaShville. See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium anHLMtiaaMtyMkMUM • All proceeds go to the scholarship fund for the children of Dunkelberger. who The 18-hole four-man best ball scramble passed away from a brain aneurysm at the will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. age of 34 in 1999. Survivors are three chil­ The cost is $45 per person, which includes dren Kellen. Jessilyn, and LeeAnn, and dinner and dancing at the VFW in Nashville immediately following the golf. Non-golfers may attend the after party for $5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING OF NOTICE OF MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANY REORGANIZATION AND ' NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MERGER 50/50 raffle, and more. wife Michelle. In August of 1996. Tony and the family moved from the Nashville area, where he was known as the singing meat cutter at M?n who wear skirts or dresses will tee Carl’s Market, to Alpena. There he taught off from the ladies tees, in what has become math for two years and was the freshman the signature of the event that memorializes football coach. Maple Valley High School graduate Tony Dunkelberger. To sign-up for the event, or for more information, A garden tractor from Kenyons Tractor Sales will be available for the hole-in-one 9698). Shelly contact Leroy (517-852­ This is to inform the public that MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“MainStreet”), located at 629 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058-1954, intends to file application materials with the (616-374-0998). or Brian Tony Dunkelberger (517-852-0795). Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”) on May 28, 2004 advising the OTS of its intent to reorganize into the mutual holding company format pursuant to 12 C.FJL Part 575 (the “Mutual contest. There will also be skins prizes. Holding Company Reorganization”). This is also to inform the public that under 12 C.F.R. Sections 5743 and 563.22 of the depot CAMP MICHAWANA^ —w*«r* CMrt 4* flnrt Youth Camp * Retreat Center • RV Campground Mr aff jaw JlNtf a w awe* mmW Regulations of the OTS, MainStreet Financial Corporation, MHC, Hastings, Michigan, and Main Street Financial Corporation, Hastings, Michigan, corporations being organized by MainStreet, intend to file an application with the OTS for permission to acquire control of MainStreet, on May 27,2004, as part of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and for approval of MainStreet to merge with Interim Two Federal Savings Bank, an interim savings association organised by MainStreet solely for purposes of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization. Following completion of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization, MainStreet will te a wholly-owned subsidiary of MainStreet Financial Corporation and MainStreet Financial Corporation will be a Grooming Supplio9 wholly-owned subsidiary of MainStreet Financial Corporation, MHC, and all offices of MainStreet will continue to operate as offices of MainStreet. Hastings, MI fofa campmichawana.org 269-623-5168 u ww.campnuchawanxor^^ on M-43 in Delton in the Northtown center • 623-6898 This notice is published pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Section 1828(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 C.FJL Sections 56322,574.6 and 575.13 of the regulations of the OTS. This notice will appear at approximately one-week intervals over an approximate 30-day period beginning on May 27,2004 and ending June 24,2004. Anyone may submit written comments in favor of or against the proposed Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and Charter Conversion or in connection with the applications and in so far SIEUR Our Mission is to: • Stand true to the regulatory basis for denial of such applications, and be supported by the specific information specified in 12 C.F.R. Section 516.120(a). You may request an informal meeting on such applications by including a written request for a meeting with your comment that describes the rights of every Barry County citizen and their guests • Provide a professional, efficient and quality jail, road patrol, animal control, marine division and BmmntWiittpioofing Waa IVIndow HfeAs Ratting Sunken Concrete Ra^atUng posse • Have honesty and integrity rule our dealings with our neighbors and peers ■ Abide by the laws we are sworn to uphold To assist or make contributions. contact Dar Leal 1-800-237-2379 MainStreet at its address stated above. Three additional copies of such comments and information N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. Written comments in opposition to the applications should address Office • Protect the Giaas BJodt Windows must be sent simultaneously to the Regional Director at the following address: Office of Thrift Supervision, 1475 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30348-5217 and to David L. Hatfield of must also be sent to the Applications Filing Room, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, the Oath of Baeement Wan Repair doing may submit such information as he or she deems relevant Such comments and information (269) 948-2424 7580 Usbome Rd . Freeport. Ml 49325 Make checks payable to: •The Committee to Elect Dar Leaf Paid for by The Committee lo Elect Dar Leaf nature ofthe issues or facts to be discussed and the reasons why written submissions are insufficient to adequately address the facts or issues. Such comments and information must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the dale on which this public notice was first published, as indicated in the preceding paragraph. Up to an additional 10 calendar days may be granted by the Regional Director to submit such comments and information upon a-showing of good cause if a written request is received by the Regional Director within the initial 30-day period. Failure to submit written comments on a timely basis objecting to the applications may preclude the pursuit of any administrative or judicial remedies. You may look st the non-confidcntial portion of the applications and Don-confidential portions of all comments and information filed by the public in response to the applications by contacting the Regional Director or the Information Services Division, Office o (Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street. N.W.. Washington, D C. 20552. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the Regional Director al (404) 888-0771 or the Information Services Division at (202) 906-6000 oammi �Paga 12 - Thursday, Jure 17. 2004 - The Hastings Banrer Maple Valley and the Southern Michigan Athletic Association make their move The member schools of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association (SMAA) and Athletic TYi-River (TRAC) Conference announced final plans Tuesday for the merger sport. Divisional competition will be fol­ charged with determining a conference mas­ lowed then in boys' and girls’ track, football, ter-schedule for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 wrestlirtg, softball, baseball, boys’ golf, vol­ academic years in the sports they were leyball, and boys' and girls’ basketball. assigned. In sports that are sponsored by ten or less Those schedules are to be completed by a The two leagues will join in the fall of 2005 schools, teams will compete in one division. meeting set for September 8. It is hoped that to begin competition in athletics as well as Single division sports in the SMAC will be the conference will be eventually overseen by coordinated efforts in academic and fine arts boys’ and girls* cross country, boys* and girls* a commissioner, who is not connected with area*. The newly merged conference will be soccer, girts’ golf, competitive cheer, and any member school and who will also serve called the boys* and girls* tazennis. as assignor of officials. of the two leagues. Southern Michigan Activities Farley, This merger is the culmination of meetings notes, “It can safely be said that this is a done that have occurred over the last 16 months. Leslie Athletic Conference (SMAC). The five TRAC schools, Albion, Columbia Director, Scott and deal. Ail schools involved look forward to Athletic directors, principals, and superin­ Stockbridge schools will be joined by Maple moving ahead and creating a format that will tendents have been involved in these deci­ Valley and Leslie in one division, while the benefit everyone. We are excited about work­ sions. Central, remaining Hillsdale, SMAA Parma-Western schools, Bellevue, Dansville, Lansing Christian. Morrice, Olivet and Webberville will compete in the ocher ing together, as well as the potential for future All that work and it might not last long. Sparks said he isn't sure bow long the Lions expansion." At a meeting on Monday athletic directors may stick with the new league. It may only be from the SMAC schools were assigned sports for one or two years. One incentive to staying “June 1 came and went," said Maple Valley over which they will serve a temporary com­ would be further expansion of the new athletic director Mike Sparks speaking of the missioner. These athletic directors will be league. division. original deadline for an SMAA decision. “We had the other option on the table with the KVA (Kalamazoo Valley Association), the problem being Olivet wasn’t going that direc­ tion. This decision was not necessarily made because of them though.” Sparks said he didn't see how joining the KVA would solve any of the problems that existed with the Lions staying the SMAA. Divisional assignments were made by uti­ lizing student enrollment numbers. The divi­ sions will be denoted by colors to be deter­ mined at a later date. Competition will follow the divisional for­ mat where eleven or more schools sponsor the Vikings’ Chase will set it up at KVCC Lakewood’s Abby Chase will be taking her volleyball skills to Kalamazoo Valley Community College this fall. other nationally ranked teams including the 2003 National Champions. Phil Wilson, the Cougars third-year head A recent high school graduate. Chase coach, is expecting big things from Chase as signed a National Letter of Intent March 29, a setter this year. With Chase on board, the and a two-year full tuition scholarship. Cougars should once again be a top con­ The KVCC volleyball Cougars are a team tender in the nationals. on the rise. During the past season they were Chase was Lakewood's top passer during ranked nationally in the top ten most of the the 2003-04 season. She totaled 1169 assists, year. Their top ranking was fourth in the and also served 75 aces. nation, with impressive wins over seven The Hastings Storm won its second consecutive Baptist Cup hockey tournament Saturday by winning all lour of Its contests. Members of the Storm are , front, Chris Katje. middle row from left. Chase Johnson, Rick Curtis. Keeton Rone, back, coach Andy Miller, Brian McLaughlin, and Jon Katje. Hastings Storm repeats Baptist Cup Championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor 264-762-0665 Fax: 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Ml 49348 said goalie Rick Volosky, who is also one of the event organizers. It may not be growing in leaps and bounds It was more fun for organizers, and a lot just yet. but the second edition of the Baptist more fun for players. The teams played a Cup Hockey Tournament was larger than the round-robin style tournament, with the top first. two teams playing each other for the champi­ “Getting four teams was a lot more fun,” onship at the end of the day. Those two teams were the defending cham­ pion Hastings Storm and a last minute entry Business Review Reads' Adr to This Seaton Prepared By Cortona Advertang Inc. C2004 Al Rigtes Reserved Ifyou would like your business featured in the next edition of the Business Review, phone toll-free 1 -800-669-8017. Curves For Women* Serving Ihe Area At A Brand New Location Successful weight kae is permanent might loss 1b reach that goal. it takes both exercise and nutritional ptotance. 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The Storm had only five goals scored against it in its four games, while scoring 31 of its own goals. Brian McLaughlin had five goals in the championship game for the Storm, Jon Katje three, and Rick Curtis last year's tournament MVP had two goals and five assists. All four wore rollerblades through their Hastings Automatic Heating & Plumbing tournament run, but they aren't required as Dick Benny Owner* In Business For 44 Years sive sheets of plywood in the parking lol of Are you looking far a heating cooling and plumbing specials? WU. local businesaes and residents knot that the only cal they need to make is to Hastens Automatic Heating ft Plumbing the weal leading piumbinc heating and ate coodiooagre mens. 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Centerfold Customs OiffMfefler, Owner In the collision repair industry, most new cars manufactured after 1984 require special welding nd prec sfon body equipment ror total car atimmenL The high strength, tow-altoy fled now being used in the prodtx tion of these vehides should never be owrheated. Many new can have color am dear coat a two- c three-stage paint In order to reproduce the exact finish on these newer cars, special spraying equipment i required ana a dusi-frx environment in the spray booth must be maintained. Centerfold Custorm, located in Lake Odessa at 2077 Lapo Road, phone (616) 374-3099, has the necasar unibody equipment to expertly and efficiently restme your vehicle to pre-coQision condition. Cerderfoi Cuttoms also specializes in custom paint work on tnids, cars, custom classics and Harieyf. They are experts < color matching and also have a heated down-draft paint booth to make your car look like new again. 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Their services indude the placement < concrete for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Throughout the years in the construction industr builders and developers have depended upon the strength and rebability of concrete When you contract wit Manahum Concrete Ptsnping you can rest assured that the job will be completed with the hidiest qualit materials available Thete construction services are far retail stores, municipal projects, industrial buildings i wefi as residential concrete work. Their years of experience in this field are your guarantee of a job web done When your building project requires the services of a qualified concrete pumping contracto remember Manshum Concrete Pumping. They are proud of thete work, and it shows. Call (269) 367-490 for more information. Storm teammates Brian McLaughlin, left, and Rick Curtis celebrate a goal tei their team's 10-0 championship game victory Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 17. 2004 - Page 13 Fund-raiser to benefit ex-Trojan grid standout Brothertons, by offering up her business as by Marcie Westover The public is invited to the “Michael’s Benefit” at O'Neil’s Angels Brotherton also has been active through­ out his life in basketball, baseball and track. a place for the fund-raiser. Staff Writer Restaurant ball field, can only provide that much more determination to drive Brotherton back to The “Michael’s Angels" circle of friends with fun and entertainment to give support and family, or as Tammey calls them, “my to Michael Brotherton. who has leukemia. committee" are the basis for the fund-raiser Information from “The Leukemia and and have been out in the community gart­ Lymphoma Society” outlines that Chronic ering support for the benefit. Myelogenous Leukemia “results from an will go toward the expenses related to a stem cell transplantation he will undergo this summer. The fund- raiser, planned for noon until 9 p.m., will feature a chili cook-off (served at acquired (aot inherited) injury to the DNA to be in the hospital in Chicago for at least of a stem cell in the marrow. This injury is two months, which will be an expensive not present at birth. time for the couple. understand what produces this change in The benefit offers fun for the community, good stuff’ and entertainment, with, a $10 but also an opportunity to support a mem­ donation O'Neil’s the at Restaurant, which is located at 11368 West good health. After the transplant Michael is expected 4 p.m.) and silent auction filled with “good, admission Scientist do not yet the DNA in patients with CML.” Some symptoms and signs of chronic leukemia include “patients myelogenous ber of the community. feel a loss of well-being, they may tire more “(We’re) so thankful to so many people,” easily and may feel short of breath when Tammey said. M-I79 Highway (Chief Noonday Road). Brotherton 33. has “Michael's Angels,” a A group of volunteers from Commission physically active, may have a pale com­ community of friends and family willing to on Aging will be helping out at the benefit. plexion from anemia, discomfort on the left lend support, time and act on his behalf. He The volunteers will be returning the favor side of the and his wife. Tammey. teside in Yankee to a friend as they have their annual COA spleen Springs Township, with Brotherton having fund-raiser there each year. “patients may experience excessive sweat­ deep roots in the surrounding communities. After Brotherton was diagnosed with chronic three leukemia myelogenous months ago, he and Tammey took on the and helped.” she said. “He’s ready to roll.” she said. “He’s real­ ly. really positive.” Brotherton will undergo the stem cell transplantation, formerly referred to as a bone marrow transplantation, this summer. the fund-raiser call 269-795-3600. and adults, but children can also develop the disease. Statistics show, •'The frequency of the challenge and receiving remarkable support disease increases with age from about one and strength from “Michael’s Angels” and in 1,000,000 children in the first 10 years of the community. life to one in 100.000 people at age 50. to Brotherton has ties to the community and with many Middleville football fans. was Having Jim being able to be a donor was complaint" and since theh have been taking on a life brother. Jim. was a match.” she said. frequent Chronic myelogenous usually occurs in information concerning He will be receiving the cells from his older “(They) went to his brother first and he a warm temperatures.” The Brothertons married May 31, 1994, challenge. is abdomen from an enlarged ing. weight loss, and inability to tolerate “The community really came together For additional an outstanding football player on one in 10,000 people at age 80 and above.” the form of a stem cell transplantation. With the procedure, “In the stem cell Michigan Technological University foot­ transplantation, the blood as well as the ball player. marrow is a source of stem cells. This team and as very lucky for Michael. There were, how­ While at Middleville Brotherton was a approach requires a tissue type matched ever. many others in line willing to help three-year starting quarterback and led the donor (related or unrelated), and is most Brotherton. team to an unbeaten mark as a junior and an successful in younger patients.” The transplantation will take place at University For 8-1 record as a senior. in Then when he attended Michigan Tech Playing an instrumental role of support defensive cornerback for the football team. Northwestern Hospital and Chicago. majored in business, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Towntftip Ptamtog CommMon wta * r.^heanng upon the following prapoeed amendments Io the Hope ToanaNp Zorw^ OrAwa on Thuraday. June 24. 2004. at 700 pjn. al the Hope Township HM on M-43 between Schutz M Head Lake Roads within Hope Townshp The Item(s) to be considerod al the pubic heating consist ol the totowng: 1. The proposed amendment ot the Hope Township Zoning Ordnance by the rsiteeipi^si ot existing Arbcies XXIX and XXX entitled, respectively. 'ADMINISTRATION ANO ENFORCEMENT and -VALIDITY. AMENDMENTS. EFFECTIVE DATE- Io. mspedtvely. ArtcM XXX and XXXI and renumbering the sections therein accordingly. 2. The propoeed amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordatarfoo by the adoption of a naw Artde XXIX allowing private roads as a special excaptfon um in aft zoning districta -xoapt the ■CL'. -C-T. -C-2-. -C-T and T zoning astride, where may shM be proNbtad. This Artde alao sets forth extensive provisions concerning private made, InduOng. but not MM Io. raguMon, governing the design and construction ot private roads. maMenance and aoceea agreaments lor private roads and the procaOira lor applying for special exrjpdon use approval tor a prtvae road or an extension thereon. 3 The proposed amendmant ol Subeecoon T ot existing Section 29.6 ol the Hope TowraHp Zoning Ordinance (proposed Io be redesignated as Section X.0) pertaining to procedures Io be followed by the Hope Township Zoning Enforcement ORoer In enforcing the Hope Township Zoning OrtSnanoe. Written comments be received from any Inn re sled parsons concerning the loregoing by tie Hope Townsixp Clerk at the Township Haleteny time during regular buafoeas hours up io twdeM ol the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Comnwaion and Township Board reserve tie right 10 make changes in the aboveHnenboned proposed amendments al or toftowfog tie pubic hearing. Anyone interested In reviewing the prapoeed Zoning Ordnance amendments andkx tie axialng Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent fo the above may examine a copy ot the s«ne at the Hope Township Hal during regular buainaae hours ol regular buatnaaa day, hereafter urea the time of the hearing and may further examine tie same al lhe pubic hearing. For Brotherton treatment will come in He the a Middleville NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Having strength and agility on the foot­ “She’s been so great to let us have all th.1!,** Tammey said. Saturday, June 19. for a fund-raiser filled The donations raised through the event HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION additional information Hope Township win provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aid, and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed material being coneidorod al the hearing, to foOvidual, with dwabtaoe, al the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice Io the Hope Townehip Clerk. Individuals with dbabOtee requiring auxiliary aide or sendees should cortad tw Hope Townshfo Clerk at the address or telephone number Haled below. Linda Eddy-Hough, CMt HOPETOWNSHP 54*1 B. *M3 Highway Hasdnga,MI MOM (2M)BM-M04 fighting leukemia, lymphoma. Hodgkin's Disease he started as and Myeloma contact the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 1-800-995-4572. for the Brothertons are Michael’s parents. Jim and Cheryl of Caledonia. O’Neil’s Restaurant owner Judy Bott has also been to instrumental the Fresh Food Initiative sets summer kickoff The Food Bank South oi Central Michigan is kicking off its summer Fresh Food Initiative program this week. During the summer months, the distribu­ tion broadens to outlying areas, including Nashville. Delton. Hastings and Middleville. Delton and Hastings both bold the Fresh Food Initiative at the local United « Methodist churches on Wednesday morn­ ings at 10 a.m. The United Methodist Church in Nashville offers the Fresh Food Initiative on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. The start-up date in Middleville has not been determined yet. but it is noimally every other Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the UAW Local f1002. Watch the paper for details. About 160 and 200 boxes of fresh and packaged food are distributed weekly at each site in the effort to offer assistance to families in need. Only one box per house-. Business Review Reader Ads Qnnrd Archer’s Tree & Stump Removal A dying or dead tree can cause considerable damage and even present a threat to life in the event of a storm. Don’t let this situation threaten your property and safety. Removing dangerous trees is a specialty of Archert free & Stump Removal, located in Befievue at 6706 South Lacey Lake Road, phone (269) 763-9927. and their services are available at wry reasonable prices. Complete tree care is available from Archer's free & Stump Removal including tree and stump removal, cabling, pruning, topping and trimming. Archer's free It Stump Removal serves residential and commercial customers in the area and has done so reliably for many rears. Insurance work is gladly accepted. Free estimates are given, and the firm makes its tree experts available anywhere in the area. They are completely equipped for any job, ensuring the best work in 11 te shortest time possible. Emergency storm calls are always given prompt attention. Don’t take chances with your life and property. Compare the prices and the services. Then let the professionals at Archer's free & Stump Removal take care of your trees. Their reputation is your guarantee of an excellent job. Cook’s Excavating Rod Cook, Owner located in Bellevue at 14017 Waubascon Road phone (269) 756-3654. They are relied upon by developers, b lets and home owners throughout this area for land clearing, land leveling and all forms of excavating work Clearing and leveling of land preceding construction is an extremely demanding job. It requires experi­ enced p rofessio nals with a thorough knowledge of soil types, drainage conditions, pond digging and the proper equipment Cook's Excavating has the necessary experience and modem equipment to compfete any contract they make. When you receive a bid from these reliable people, you can be sure that the work will be delivered as •promised and the price will be right They are equipped with the best mechanical equipment for all classes of excavating work including bulldozing, backhoeing, grading and septic tank installation work. When you contract with Gookk Excavating, you are assured of getting high-quality work, carried out tn the shortest time possible. Remember, for any type of excavating work theres no one more fully' equipped cr better qualified than Cook's Excavating. bold is permitted. The Food Bank South of Central Michigan provides fresh produce supplied by the overabundance from the farmers in Michigan free of charge during the sum­ mer. for the winter months, funding is secured through private donations or by grants. “The community support for this pro­ gram is outstanding, from the monetary contributions to the sustain program through the winter months to the commit­ ment of the volunteers that consistently Pro Clean Services Serving The Area For Over 36 Years Your carpet is an expensive investment and should be cleaned regularly by professionals. The carpet cleaning professional to call in this area is Pro Clean Services, located in Hastings, phone (269) 945-3322. - Every day. dirt, sand and grease are brought into your home, constantly grinding away at your carpet's fibers. The specialists there can help your carpet keep its beauty and value. With the help of new tedinology and chemicals, they can dean your carpets better than ever. Their professional cleaning crews will completely analyze your carpets, and special attention is given to difficult spots and high-traffic areas. Pro Clean Services can also sanitize and deodorize your carpet They also specialize in fire, smoke and water damage repair, and insurance work is gladly accepted. Pro Clean Services has gained an excellent reputation throughout the area for their professional services. The prices are most attractive, and they offer special annual rates for businesses. Their employees always do excellent work and are supervised on every job They are also certified and insured for your protection, if you want to do business with someone you can trust call Pro Clean Services. Your carpets will thank you for it serve in this weekly program." said Bonnie Hogoboom. coordinator at the Barry County United Way Vounteer Center. High school students who may be won­ dering how to keep busy this summer may consider volunteering at the Fresh Food Initiative, which is a way to accumulate community service hours for the Michigan Student Service Award. Interact or the National Honor Society. Boy Scout troops looking for projects could offer assistance carrying the boxes for people needing assistance; Girl Scouts could collaborate with" the Michigan Slate Extension Food & Nutrition program and serve Delicious food, friendly faces, reasonable prices and a whole lot more await you when you stop in at Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe. Conveniently located in Nashville at 202 Nonh Main Street, phone (517) 852-2500. they feature fabulous home cooking in an informal atmosphere, serving freshly prepared food from scratch. ‘ Try their widely acclaimed dinners off a menu that really gives you a choice. They have something for everyone including an extensive selection of homemade soups, delicious main dishes, salads and tantalizing desserts. For your dining pleasure, they also feature daily luncheon specials. Their homemade desserts are sure to please at Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe and are a delightful end to an enjoyable meal. A pleasant atmosphere, consistently fine quality and warm, friendly service have made this restaurant a favorite of people in- the-know. But don't just sit mere^-find out for yourself why Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe has pleased so many otherpeople in the area. Stop in soon and sample one of the area s favorite dining spots. Their courteous service and fine rood will bring you back time and time again. “Volunteering is a great way to spend said. “When September returns, you will be able to reflect on the impact that you have had on your community. “Volunteers of all ages are always wel­ come. needed, and appreciated to assist in the distribution of the food." Anyone interested in volunteering for this program or who has any questions may call Hogoboom at the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center at 269-945-2006. Jan Tamminga, Owner We all agree that a top-rated restaurant has four main requisites—first. fine food; second, fauhtess service; third, a large selection; and last, but not least, reasonable prices. When we find a res&nnnt that offers these four tf-ngs. k isindtxd a treat, and this treat brours al Jani Pface, tocaiedinDchao al 370 North Grow Street, across from Delton School phone (269) 623-3777. This fine restaurant swell-known for its appetizing food induding their fresh, homemade desserts such as rhubarb pie and strawberry shortcake. You may make your selection from a wide variety offoods and be assured, regardless ofywr choice, it will be one of the best meals you have ever eaten. When they first opened their doors, they had one primary goal in mind—to offer the people of this area the finest food, served among friendly people in a pleasant atmosphere and always with the best service in town. The fact that Mi Ptace has achieved just exactly that is evidenced by the ever- returning groups of people who have made them their favorite place to dine. Their warm, pleasant atmosphere, detoous food ano fast, friendly service will make you want to return time and time again. Remem ber JanS Ptace for a truly enjoyable dining experience. Maxi Muffler Plus Cody & Lorie Norton, Owners If your car sounds like an untuned bulldozer, drive over to see the experts at Maxi Muffler Plus, located in Hastings at 201 North Broadway, phone (269) 945-5888. In this area, they are your muffler and exhaust system specialists. A proper muffler not only provides quiet operation, but is essential to secure the maximum power and economy num your car. Maxi Muffler Plus will not only install one of the most efficient mufflers, but will also select one ofa material and engineering quality that will ensure long and lasting service. A faulty muffler will cost you money in reduced gas mileage. More importantly, exhaust system leaks can be extremely hazardous to a cars occupants. Don't take chances. Let these specialists install a new muffler or exhaust system in your car or truck today. Dual and custom exhaust systems are also installed by these trained muffler experts, and custom pipe bending is offered as well. They also specialize in tires, brakes, shocks, struts, battens. starters and oil changes. Ifyou're interested in a quality muffler and exhaust system for your domestic or imported car. drop in at Maxi Muffler Plus. They offer a free, no-obligation exhaust system inspection, so drive in soon! Wash King Coin Laundry Serving The Area For Over 30 Years Do you have problems washing your king-size comforter in the washing machine? Do those quills and blankets heed a good washing? Everyone in the area should know about Wash Kkig, located in H stings at 121 East Woodlawn Avenue, phone (269) 945-9049. This coin-operated laundry has the answer io heavy-duty toads as well as everyday laundry needs. Wash King has made it a point to install some of the best heavy-duty washers and dryers to get your clothing and other washabtes the very cleanest. For just a few dollars, you can wash your everyday laundry, your draperies, rugs, blankets, bedspreads, jackets and other dothing and be assured they wiO get really dean. Their heavy-duty washers are made to hold larger toads and bulky items. Wash King always keeps laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach and color-safe products in stock as well as all the change you wffl need to operate the machines Sodas and snacks are also available. Wash King offers a much needed service in the area. When it's time to do some bulk laundry, remember theyare equippedIto serve you best. Vermontville Hardware Greg Windorf, Owner • Serving The Area For Over 6 Years Whether you plan to remodel your basement or simply want to replace a light-switch, the friendly folks at Vennontvffie Hardware, located in Vermontville at 131 South Main, phone (517) 726-1121. stand ready to aid you with helpful advice and quality, brand-name tools and supplies. ' Be sure to stop in at this wefl-known store soorc They carry in stock a complete selection ofdurable hand and power tools, housewares. garden supplies and paints as well as plumbing, heating and electrical supplies. Whether you're building a cabinet, wonting in the yard or installing a new faucet these experienced profes­ sionals will be glad to help vou select the proper tools and supplies to complete the job. Their years ofexperi­ ence in this field have qualified them as the "one-stop" hardware store in this community. The management ofVermotitvflfe Hardware is friendly and professional and believes that the best way to keep you coming back time after time is to offer you the highest quality merchandise at the most reasonabk prices This tradition has developed for them a tong and lasting relationship with the people of the area. Stop in soon at VermontviDe Hardware. You'D receive the same courteous treatment whether you’re after a complete set of tools or just a box of nails. Ifthey don't haie it theyll do their best to get it. Life Care Center Of Plainwell “Striving Today To Make Tomorrow Different” nutritious snacks. your summer," Hogoboom Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe Richard & Shirley Gardner, Owners Jan’s Place Beijing Restaurant Long Yang, Owner Authentic Chinese food is available in this area at Beijing Restaurant, located in Hastings at 148 East State Street Phone (269) 948-4280 for take-out service. This restaurant is patronized by people who know and appre date the finest in Chinese cuisine. They specialize in Cantonese. Mandarin. Szechuan and Thai style cooking, all available on their extensive buffet. The menu at this gourmet Chinese restaurant features an intriguing blend of seafood, beef and chicken selections combined with the freshest Oriental vegetables. They have all your old favorites such as chicken chow mein, spare ribs, shrimp in lobster sauce, pepper steak, pork Io mein, wonton soup and egg rolls as well as many new. exciting dishes prepared by their master chefs. Family dinners are also available. Beijing Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner six days a week and daily luncheon specials are offered. Major credit cards are accepted for your convenience. Their delightful luncheons and dinners make a visit there a memorable experience for two or for the entire family . Their comfortable Oriental setting, royal service and warm atmosphere will make you want to return again and again. For a delightful dining experience of traditional Chinese cuisine, visit Beijing Restaurant soon. Contrary to popular belief, some people prefer to live in a nursing home rather than living at home and trying to pin access io the services they need. Some seniors find it reassuring to have the support they need provided in a nursing home. Not onh' are they provided with medical care, socialization and a safe environment, out they can also be assured that their families are less worried about their care. Life Care Center Of Plainwell, located in Plainwell at 320 Brigham Street, phone (269) 685-9805, is among the favorite choices for nursing home living. This fine facility provides a lively social environment with plenty of activities including trips and group functions for those who are physically capable. They also actively encourage their residents to spend time with friends and family outside the nursing home. Life Care Center Of Plainwell offers a full host of rehabilitation services including speech, physical, occupational and respiratory therapy. In addition, three home-cooked meals are served daily as well as nutritious snacks. The facility is Medicare. Medicaid and \'A approved with both private and senu-private rooms available Respite care dr short-term stays are available. Living in a nursing home can be a positive experience, especially at Life Care Center Of Plainwell. You get the care you need, the companionship you desire and the peace of mind you deserve Call them at (269) 685-9805 to arrange for a complimentary luncheon and tour of their fine facility. �Pagi 14 - Thuradly. June 17. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! CaD... 945-9554 Velma R. Steeby GRAND RAPIDS - Velma R. Steeby. age 91. of Clark Retirement Community of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2004. She was bom in Barry County Feb. 15, 1913 to Ashley C. and Maude (Converse) Johnson. LEGAL NOTICE Mrs. Steeby was a teacher for 23 years in the public school system. She was married to Rev. G. Allen Steeby HASTINGS - Iva May Reigler. age 80, of Aug. 8. 1933 who preceded Iter in death in Hastings, died Friday, June II, 2004 at Pennocl of Hastings, passed away June 8. 2004 at (Goodenough) Lewis, age 66. of Portland, for­ 1991. Hospital in Hastings. Thomapple Manor, Hastings. merly 1937 and served the Evangelical United Brethren pas­ torates and the United Methodist Conference he died June 12, 1973. She worked for Flexfab in in 1976 and retired to Florida six months of Hastings from 1961 until her retirement in 1986. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 36400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *0252421=01 «OTa4 Notteo Of Mortgage Forwctoauro Sale THB ARM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKJN WE OBTAM W1X BE MED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE W ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia cate may bo reedmtod by the forectoetng mnrtgagee In your damages, If any, ahaH bo limit- the years, she also enjoyed crafts and NASCAR. She was preceded in death by her parents; hus­ band. Albert; sisters. Lois and Trcssa, brother. dren and nine great-grandchildren, one sister­ Gerald and grandson, Marc. She was preceded in death by one son Gary Steeby and one granddaughter, Julie Ann Steeby. both of Schoolcraft; one sister. Lucille Getty of Middleville. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 15, 2004 at the Leighton Uniled Methodist Church, comer of 2nd St. .and 142nd Avenue in Leighton Township. Rev. Gerald Pohly and Rev. Ray Townsend officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Twp.. Wayland. Memorial contributions can be made to Clark Retirement Community Foundation or your local Hospice. Arrangements were (Hoot) Gibson of Hastings. Karen Douglas (Priscilla) Reigler of Middleville; seven by MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Harris, a smgte man, original mortgagors), to Wells Fargo Heme Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2002, and recorded on January 10. 2003 in instrument 1095304, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four And 18/100 Doflars ($69,774.18). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse n Hastings at 1XX) PM. on Juty 8. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of euct. sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemptinn period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: June 3. 2004 For more information, please cafl: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #025665F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diane M. Rice, an unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated May 16. 2002, and recorded on May 28,2002 in instrument 1081062, in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four And 84/100 Doflars ($67,994.84), including interest at 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 00 PM. on July 15.2004. Said premises are situated m Village of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5. Block 3 ot the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof tn Liber 1 of Plats on Page 22. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 10. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph FkJ Ste 200 Bingham Farms M>chigan 48025-5822 Fite 4026493F01 an illness of 14 months. 1938 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Howard and Serena She was a 1956 graduate of Vermontville high band. school She the was retired owner/operator of Oaklawn Adult Foster Care Home, Bellevue which she had operated for She the attended United Hastings 21 years. Prior to that she had been employed by Lloyd Eaton, the Ingham County Probate Betty was a homemaker, she enjoyed eat­ Court, the State of Michigan, the Mich. ing out. playing cards, fishing and the friend­ Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and ship of many. Ren Plastics in Lansing. Greiner and special friend, Cleo Buskirk of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Anita Greiner of Middleville; three She was a member of the Charlotte Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed flowers and flower arranging. Surviving are her loving husband, John H. grandchildren, Nikki Lewis, to whom she was married on Feb. 16, (Doug) Miller, Steven (Ulrike) Greiner and 1958; loving sun. Michael Lewis of Jenison; 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Brian (Darcy) Greiner; eight great grandchil­ loving daughter, Victoria (Jeffrey) Rick of Rev. Clayton Garrison officiating. Burial was at dren; seven great-great grandchildren; two Jackson; loving grandchildren. Justin and Freeport Cemetery. special step-grandchildren. Jim and Alice Ashley Lewis and John and Rachael Rick; two Kubek; ten step-great-grandchildren; sister­ sisters, Helen (William) Swiger of Charlotte in-law, Helen Barber of Ohio. and Jackteen Hill of Colorado Springs sod Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Alto, passed away suddenly Saturday. June 12, 2004, and'went to be with his Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Betty Goodenough of Huntsville, Ala. and parents, Ira and Sophie Dolbee. Juanita Goodenough of Colorado Springs. Private family graveside services were held at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. by Arrangements Beeler the Funeral Louis brothers, Larry and 14, 2004 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastors Charies Hanlon and Olin Thomas officiating. Interment was in Robert L. Lester the West Cannel Cemetery. DELTON - Robert L. Lester, Delton, and Matt Kerr, 13 grandchildren; his sister, Shirley passed away June Venema; his brother, Wayne Ellis; other family Manor, Battle Creek. 14, 2004 at Evergreen Memorial contributions may go to the Charlotte Seventh Day Adventist School, the Jackson Seventh Day Adventist School or the Mr. Lester was born May 12, 1914 in close friend and business partner, Larry Benton; Battle Creek, the son of Lewis and Edith and many nieces and nephews. (Garrett) Lester. Great Lakes Hospice. Arrangements were made by Burkhead- Green Funeral Home. Jim was the vice-president and co-founder of He lived his entire life in Barry County and Classic Transportation and president of JTL was a graduate of Hickory Comers High Enterprises. He was nationally respected in his School. missed by many family members and friends. two Goodenough. Funeral services were held Monday, June wife of 42 years. Delores; his children, Thomas career in the transportation industry. He will be She was preceded in death by her parents and Home, Middleville. and mentor, Dirk Venema. He is survived by his members; Waller and Barbara Shaffer, his very three sisters-in-law, Ruth Lewis of Charlotte, Robert J. Anders; son Alfred Greiner, and her He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law M. Diane Cook He was married to Marian Clark on Oct 6, 1936 in Hickory Comers. He was very active HASTINGS - M. Diane Cook, age 76, of Jim was a lifetime member and deacon of in Richland and Hickory Comers Mason Hastings, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Community of Christ Church on 68th Street in Lodge #345 and the Eastern Star Prudence Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Alto. He was also very passionate about his game Noble Chapter #366, Hickory Corners, Past of golf and traveled throughout his retirement, Mistc Chaplain of the Masonic Lodge. playing championship codries across the country. Above all else, his true love was his wife and fam­ ily. Diane was boro March 14,1928 in Detroit, the daughter of Randall and Ann (Began) He loved baseball, gardening, music and Knutson. She graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1946. his guitar, writing poetry and his family. Survivors include his children, son, Gary She was married to Wade H. Eaton for 24 Memorial services were held Wednesday at the and Wanda Lester of Galesburg; a daughter, Community of Christ Church, Alto, with Elder Linda Lester of Delton and son. Dale Lester years. Diane was the owner of several small busi­ Robert Loesch and Elder Ron Demute officiating. Interment was al Arrangements were Bownc by of Delton; grandsons Shawn (Barbara), Marc nesses and for 16 years owned the Northview Cemetery. (Julie) and Jon Lester, two great grandsons, Grocery Store in Hastings and retired in Matthysse-Kuiper- Timothy and Matthew Lester, one half sister, 2000. Center DeGraaf Funeral Home of Caledonia. Mary Zinke of Battle Creek; a sister-in-law, The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the James R. Ellis FFA Scholarship Fund, do Chemical Bank, 6275 28th St, Grand Raids, Ml 49546. Alice Lester of Galesburg and several nieces and nephews; his and cat beloved He was preceded in death by his wife, Funeral services were held at William* KALAMAZOO - Donna E. Crummel, age 85, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Wall Lake, passed away June 11.2004, in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Crummel was bom Aug. 30, 1918 in Detroit the daughter of Alvan and Cecil (Church) She was a retiree of Kalamazoo College, where she was in supervision hi the housekeeping depart­ ment Mrs. Crummel was a member of the VFW She was preceded in death by her parents, daughters, are Surviving Kathryn (William) Smith of Plymouth, Karen Eaton sThursday, June 17,2004. Pastor Jeff Worden of Chetumal, New Mexico, Kristine Sterling officiating. Interment was in East Hickory of Hastings, Kim Virginia; Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Barry three Sampson of Norfolk, brother, grandchildren; William (Betty) Knutson of North Augusta, South Carolina. Funeral services were held Saturday, June ciated. Arrangements were made by Williams- 12, 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Marty Newman officiating. Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Post 6252 Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, bak­ Memorials can be made io the Alzheimer's ing and canning. Association. On Dec. 20, 1936 she married Harold “Basil" Richard W. Teske Crummel and he preceded her in death on March JENISON - Richard W. Teske, age 76, of She is survived by their children. Barbara Van Voorst of Oshtemo, Bob Crummel and Harold P. Crummel with family and friends. Gores Funeral Home, Delton where funeral County Commission on Aging will be appre­ lyier. Diane enjoyed music, she loved dancing, husband. Lynn and a brother, Russell. two sisters. Donna E. Crummel She married Lynn Cook December of 1971 and he died in December of 1989. singing, sewing, home interior, and being “Butterball." Marian in 2000, his parents, two brothers and 25,2002. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aato may ba readnded by the foredoelng mortgagee. In Betty was employed at Hasungs Banner for Florida, several nieces and nephews. and Jillian Ellis, Suzanne and Chris Rase, Tammy Nottce Of Mortgage Foractoaura Sato THW RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W*X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Ttoa aato may be readnded by the torectoatog mort $aa. In that event, your damagae, N any, ah** boMmftad eotaty to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aato. piua totoreat died 34 years, in the mailing and book binding Florida, Leota (Aspinall) (Keith) Wadsworth of ALTO - James (Jim) Raymond Ellis, age 62, of Discussion ensued regarding the Pine Lake weeo rrojeci. Pine Lake Rre Dept. Report placed on file. Approved panting of Pine Lake Rre bam with stipulations to bidder. Discussion ensued regarding Pine Lake Fire bam energy bats. Police Dept. Report placed on file. Denied Police request tor additional millage on ballot for increase of patrol. Accepted bid tor sate of damaged police cruiser. Approved Brian Reynolds to proceed with map­ ping ol new cemetery section. Supervisor Doster gave an update on the Brinkhuts airstrip, discussion ensued. Denied request from SWBCSWA tor assistance with financing sewer vshictes. Discussion regarding cemetery partJng on Pine Lake Road. Approved budget anendment for purchase of 2004 F ord C rown V>c for P ol ice D e p I. Cleric & Treasurer's Reports placed on file. Supervisor s Report: Scrap tire grant extension is approved. Discussion regarding sidewalks for Prairieville. Supervisor Doster will meet with Consumers to discuss possibility ol buna! of power lines. Discussion regarding Resolution tor M-43 to be class "A" highway. Motion approved to pay outstanding bills in the amount of $29.363 33 Meeting adjourned at 937 p.m. Submitted bv: Normajean Nichols, Clerk Attested to by: Mark A Doster Supervisor owhtw (6/17) Bellevue, department. (Sandy) Miller of Florida; sisters, Frieda Huver of |Iva May Reigler| Meeting was called to order at 7 XX) p.m. Board members present: Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham, Clerk Nichols, Trustee Goytogs, and members of the public. Absent: Trustee Gray. Ptedge of Allegiance. Approved agenda with additions. Approved minutes Board Meeting held April 14, 2004 as presented. Approved minutes of Special Board Meeting held April 29. 2004 with attachment. and of Charlotte Wednesday. June 9,2004 at her residence after High School where she was member of the Greiner of Denver, Colorado, and Richard H. Funeral Home. Middleville. Synopsis PRAMEVEXE TOWNSHIP neguter Misting May 12,2004 8, 1948 at Caledonia, Minnesota. Junior (Marguerite) Miller of Hastings, Robert Beeler LEGAL NOTICE “Gwen" Gwenith (Diltenbeck) Goodenough. She is survived by her two sons, Robert D. Home in Hastings. made Hastings schools, graduating in 1931. grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 15. - PORTLAND Gwen was bom June 6. She was raised in Hastings and attended Methodist Church. Surviving arc her children. Richard Reigler of Lansing; Carolina. Public Comment: There were 3 responses MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger A. Lam and Melies L Lam, husband and wife, origi­ ns mortgagors). to Bank On, NA. Mortgagee, dated June 22. 2001. and recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1060547, in Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at 8w date hereof •» sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Nino Hundred FrftyRvs And 37/100 Dolors ($188,955.37), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 1,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: Lot 28 of Gadder's Payne Lake Plot as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 77 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: May 27, 2004 For more information, ptease cafl: FC G 248393.1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bjnk On, NA 30400 Tategraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mrdtigan 48025-5822 Rle 8024500F01 dren and their many sport activities through out Joyce Steeby of Schoolcraft; ten grandchil­ in-law, Myrtclla Swem of Rock Hill. South (Mate) Dolbee. She was married to Robert J. Anders, Oct. Iva enjoyed being involved with her grandchil­ Susan of Freeport and a daughter-in-law Troll A Trott. P C. Iva lived in Freeport and Hastings most of her Grand Rapids. They retired from the ministry the year and in Michigan six months. Betty Jayne Anders was born Aug. 1, 1912 in Hastings, the daughter of Ira and Sophie daughter of Sager and Sadie (Scott) Miller. life. She married Albert Reigler Jan. 15,1941 and Mrs. Steeby is survived by her two sons. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2003, and recorded on January 7,2003 in instrument 1095064, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof me sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Sixty-Four And 05/100 Doftars ($63,064.06). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 8,2004 Said promises an situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 899 foot East of the Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 8 Wool tor the point ot begin­ ning. thence East 350 toot, thence North 346.5 feet, thence West 847 foot thence South 5.5 feet, thence East 324 toot thence South 341 toot to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of ouch sate. Dated: June 3, 2004 For more b Jun nation, please cafl: FC X 248.563.1302 She was bom April 22, 1924 tn Menton, the in Lima. Indiana. Niles. Battle Creek and Linden and Sheila of Dowling and David and MORTGAGE SALE the conditions of a Betty Jayne Anders Iva May Reigler| HASTINGS - Betty Jayne Anders, age 91, They entered the ministry in THS RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. I of Comstock, Jerry Mendon. Cheryl Crummel of (Mike) Lathrop of Gobles, Brenda (Jack) Moue of Lake Gty; 20 grandchil­ dren and 33 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Travis Carpenter; a son-in-law. Jack VanVoorst; two brothers and a sister. Private interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Bronson Hospital and Semper Care Hospital for their outstanding care given to their mother. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. |Iva May Reigler| Mr. Daniel Loveless, age 49. passed away Monday. June 14,2004. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Loveless. Surviving arc his loving wife. Pati; daughter Jennifer Loveless of Grand Rapids, brother Frank (Amy) DeLong of Florida; and his nephew and niece, Eric (Joy) DeLong of Coldwater, and Gina DeLong of Ionia. A memorial service for Daniel will be held Jenison, formerly of Hastings, passed away and went to his Heavenly Home, on Sunday, POTTERVILLE - June 13, 2004. He was preceded in death by his fust wife. Genevieve; son, David; and his parents, Richard was the former owner of D&G Market and “Marty" Sunday, June 13,2004 at his residence. Mr. Goodwin was boro Dec. 25, 1926 in William and Hazel Teske. Meat Martin D. Goodwin Sr., age 77, of Potterv:Ue, died Country Carpets in Bridgeton. NJ., the son of Alan and Tillie (Stevens) Goodwin. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was Hastings. He had also worked in the paint department a member of the Chester Gospel Church, at the True Value Hardware in Hastings until where he had served as trustee, VFW Post he retired. He was an avid outdoorsman, 2406 and the American Legion #42. He retired from Owens Illinois Glass where he loved to hunt and fish. Surviving are his wife, Mamie Konyndyk; Company in June 1983 after 34 years of serv­ Michael Siemon. ice. He enjoyed people, camping and collect­ children, Marlene and Phyllis and Dennis Manning, all of Hastings, ing trucks and his John Deer Tractor. William Teske of Big Rapids, Karl and Linda He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Teske. Richard J. and Crystal Teske all of Florence (Kiger) Goodwin; daughter, Peggy Texas; step-children, Wanda and Robert (David) Woodbeck of Charlotte; son, Martin Barnhart of Wyoming, Vicki and Roger (Janice) Goodwin Jr. of Potterville; three Springvloed of Belmont. Connie and Rick grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Kooiker of White Cloud, Mimi Jo and Date He was preceded in death by his grand­ Hinkley of Wyoming; 12 grandchildren; sev­ daughter. Candace Woodbeck, great grand­ eral great-grandchildren; several step-grand­ daughter, Laura Elizabeth Woodbeck; broth­ children, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in­ ers, Alan, Henry and Robert Goodwin and law, nieces and nephews. sister. Ethel Dooley. Funeral and committal services were held Funeral services were held Wednesday, 16, 2004 at Matthysse- June 16 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville, with Pastor Marc Livingston officiating. Wednesday. June 4145 Chicago Drive, Grandville with Chaplain Cindy Veldheer-DeYoung, officiat­ Interment followed at Millerburg Cemetery, Charlotte. Friday. June 18. at 7 p.m. at the Cook Funeral ing. Memorial If desired, memorial contributions may be Home. Byron Center Chapel. 2067 84th Sl. Byron Center, with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. Gardens. Those who wish may make memo­ made to Chester Gospel Church. American rial contributions to Hospice of Michigan. Kidney Foundation or Eaton Community Relatives and friends may also greet his family Relatives and friends may meet the family at from 6 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6­ Hospice. Arrangements For those unable to attend the visitation or memo­ 9 p.m. rial service, you may sign die family's memory book at w^.cookfuncrilhQn)c.cQm- Interment Chapel Hill Arrangements were made by Matthysse- Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further by Pray information www.prayfuneral.com. Funeral Home, available at �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17, 2004 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremwta A Auoeleui, P.C. io a dabt coltecttx and wo are attempting to coftect a anc any itHufWwUon oownoo win dv PRABWVKLETOWNSHIP uwu MORTGAGE SALE* DetauThn boon made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by STANLEY A. BRAGG. A MARRIED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG to CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPORATION, now known a* CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2000. and recorded on June 9. 2000. as Instrument No. 1044115 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dais hereof the sum of one hundred twenty two thousand five hundred forty nine and 71/100 Dollars ($122.549 71). mending interest al 13.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wf bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, at 1.00 p.m. on July 22,2004. Sted premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET. ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 662 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: June 17. 2004 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC Mortgage Robert A. Tremam A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Bimvngham Ml 4800^6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 omw, (7/18) Hobco Of Mortgage Forecioouro Sate THB RRM 18 A DEfT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WttX BE USED FOR THATFURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OmCEAT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aato may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Uoa Ctooeor. un unmarried woman, original mortgagors). to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2000. and recorded on August 11, 2000 in Instrument 1047992. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ejghtv-Trve Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight And 83/100 Dollars ($85,658.83). mcluding interest at 8.825% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice js hereby given that said mortgage W bo forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Nestings at 1XX) PM, on July 22,2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 125, MkMtevMo Downs AddMton No 6. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 ot Plats, on Page 61. The redemption period shafl bo 8 mentoa from the date of such sate, unless determinod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Juno 17. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC W 248.5031312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Union Federal Bonk of Indianapolis. reoerai oavmgs oanK 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8016991F03 ' ommi FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ait tyMomwt) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMA­ TION OBTAMED WtiX BE USS) FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (348) 362*6100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Datauft hevtogbeen mode in the term? and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Troy A. Barker and Karen L Barker, hus­ band and wife of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated toe 18th day ot February. A.D. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of February. A.D. 2001, in Instrument no. 1055389 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 28th day of May. A.D. 2004. aaaigned to Deutsche Bar* National Trust Company, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of CaMomte. NA as Trustee tor Long Beech Mortgage Loen Trust 2001-2 tore mesne assignments and recorded on Juno 4, 2004 in the office of Register of Deeds In Instrument No. 1128775 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $89332.65 (Ninety nine thousand three hundred thirty two dollars and sixty five cents) inducing interest there on at 1035% (ton point two five) percent per annum. And no wit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 22nd day of July A.D., 2004, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wB be forecfoeed by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the premisos described in said mortgage. Which said premises are de scribed as fotiows: Al that certain piece or parcel of the land sfiun in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: THE NORIH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TAX I D.: 07-15-003-70 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sa.’-Y Dated: June 17. 2Q04 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L PA By: Daniel E Best. (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. LP.A. 755 W B^ Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR403672349 (6/17-7/15) Mealing was called to order at 'SO p.m. Board members present: Doster Nottingham. Gray. Goytogs. Absent: Nichote 9 members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance Approved agenda. Approved minutes Board Meeting held May 12. 2004 correction. Correspondence read. Pubic Comment. Ray Dunfieid welcomed Trustee Gray back. Fire Dept report received. Approved Fireworks permit for Timothy Tolhurst Poftoe Dept, report received. Approval of 10% match of grant for Police Dept. Approval of SWBC sewer interest reduction res­ olution. Approval of advertising bids for painting of PLFD Dfecueaton of sidewalks in Prairievite Consensus of Board to move ahead with possi­ bility of paving of Oak Drive Approval of recycling bin to be placed al Township Hal. Approval of support cf feasibility study for making M-43-Ctase A* highway Update on scrap are project. Clerk and Treasurer reports received. Approval for $20.00 reimbursement from Clerk Nichols. Approval for Cterk and Treasurer to attend an MTA conference. Approval of payment of bills. Adjourn. Submitted by: Vickey Nottingham. Treasurer Attested to by: Mark Doster. Supervisor (6/17) COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rwecmoaa oy nw rorwcroorng mongegee. in that event, your damages, If any, shaft be Umfted eotaty to Mo rattan of the bid amount ten­ dered al oote, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Def au 1 has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Deann M. Gray, and Dorman L. Gray, a wife and husband, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 7. 2001. and recorded on February 14, 2002 in instrument 1074922, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty And 49/100 Dollars ($116,820.49). including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice* hereby given that said mortgage wW be forectoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 22, 2004. Said promisee ore situated in Charter Township ot Hastings, Barry County. MkMgar. and are deecribed aa: The South 312 toot of the East 419 feet of toe Souto 22 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dais of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 17,2004 ror more mtormaiion. pwase can. FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F019630F02 owwm (6/17)(7ft) HODGE OF MDWTGAflF FQRFCI Omfflf WEJJAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATION OBTAMED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man, whoee address is 13755 Burchett Road, PtatoweH. Michigan 49080. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws ot the State ot Michigan, whoee addrees is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 2000, and recorded on June 21. 2000. in Instrument No. 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kanmoor S.E., Suite 201, Grand Rapids. MfoNgan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16, 2000, and recorded on June 21, 2000 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1045801 and upon which there Is now claimed to be due for pnncipai and interest the sum of Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($27,900.00) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 15, 2004, at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned wifi sei at the East door of the Barry County Building, Hastings. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry at public venue to the highest bidder tor lhe purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal lees and charges of the sate, including attorney's foes allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Prainevile. Barry County and which are described as foltows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4 of Sectton 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North eight rods: thence East 20 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence West 20 rods to the beginning. Item f: 06-12-020-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwefi, Michigan 49080 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 DATED: Juno 4. 2004 Drafted by: Wiliam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Onawa. N.W., Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (7/1) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knob'och, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5. 2002 and recorded June 12, 2002 in Instrument Number 1082039. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 63/100 Dollars ($200,912.63) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XJO p.m. on July 22,2004. The premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of East Big Gttey PtaL according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 18. Barry County Records. The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteea the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can reednd the safe in the event a 3rd party bi.-ys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at safe. Dated: June 17. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Hie No. 221.1538 Short Forectoeure Nobce - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C„ IS ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY MFORMATION OBTABCD WEX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 639-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: DEREK J. VELTE, A SINGLE MAN and STACEY R. STREETER. A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc., (*MERS*) sotety as nominee tor Lender and Lenderla succes­ sors and assigns GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION DBA DfTECH.COM, Mortgagee, dated March 20, 2003, and recorded on June 3, 2003, to Document Number 1105680 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY AND 36/100 DOLLARS ($W|T90.35). mdudng ntereat at % per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on July 22,2004. Sato premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are LOT 10, BLOCK 11, KJ. KENF1ELD ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9. TAX PAR­ CEL ID4 06-55-23508900. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate untess determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: June 14, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., (“MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender ’s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA Ditech. Com. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington Hilts. Michigan 48334 omm. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm ia a debt coftector attempting to cot­ feet a dabL Any tatormatton obtained wM bo uaad for thia purpoee. If you are in the MNftary, piaaao contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael I Tamez, a stogie man to Ameriquest Mortqage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2002 and recorded March 19. 2002 in Instrument Number 1076800. Bany County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($96,678.96) including interest 13% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage end the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml at 1 X)0PM. on Thursday. June 24. 2004 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Commencing 20 rods South of the Southwest comer of Lot 1331. City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan; thence East 10 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence West 10 rods, thence North 4 rods to beginning, City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan being to the Northeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19. Township 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1201 S Park St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption penod shal be 30 days from the date ot such sate Dated: May 17. 2004 Amenquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P C. 36150 Dequindre Rd Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Fite No: 04-24221 Pub 5/20-6/T7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deoedent'a Estate Eslate of Robert James Foote. Date of birth: February 4.1950 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert James Foote, who lived at 6110 N. Patterson Road. Middleville. Michigan died December 18. 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented lo: Donald Edward Foote. Trustee ol the Robert James Foote Trust No. 1 u/a/d/ November 13,2000. care of Law Offices ol David L Carrier. P.C 3933 Plainfield Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 within 4 months after the date ol publication of this notice. June 14. 2004 David L. Carrier (P41531) 3933 Ptamheid Ave.. NE Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 361-8400 | Donato Edward foots 215 N . Lake Street, S .E. Caledonia. Mi 49316 omwmo (6/17) THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBftFTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYMFORMATKM OBTAMED WNX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the condtions of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3, 2003 and recorded October 12, 2003 to Instrument Number 1115483, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Fifty-Seven end 99/100 Dollars ($79,057.99) including interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Under the power ol safe contatoed In the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of MtaNgan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged pramfees, or some part of them, al public venue at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on July 8.2004. The premises are located In the Wage of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The East 50 feet of the West 107 test of Lots 4 wxl 5 of Block 3 of A.W PhMp'a Addition to the Wage of NashvBe, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 6. Castteton Township . Barry County Michigan. Atoc , the use of a driveway 6 teat to width and 60 feet to length commencing at too Southeast cor­ ner of the above described parcel at a point on the North line of Frances Street 107 toot East of the East line of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 toeL thence East 6 toot, thence South 60 feet, thence West 6 toot to the bogtontog. Wage of Nashvflfe. Bany County. Michigan The redemption period shal be 6 months from too date of such sato. unless the property « dolor mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foractoaing mort­ gagee can rescind toe sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with toe borrower, to that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to too return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: June 3. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rfe No. 207.1958 cauan PUB: 6/3-7/1 Notice Of Mortgage Forodoouro Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tony E Whitehead. Jr. and Mtety Jo Whitehead, husband and wife original mortgagor(s). to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 1. 2000, and recorded on November 3. 2000 to instrument 1051529. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated November 3,2000 recorded on December 13.2000 to instrument 1052825, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine And 33d 00 Dollars ($101,639.33). todudtog interest at 8% per annum. Under tne power of safe contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on July 15. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 10 Acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. An easement for ingress and egress over a 9 foot wide strip of land, toe center­ line of which is described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commending at the Southeast comer of said Section 2; thence North 00 Degrees 29 Minutes 43 Seconds 17.63 Feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the point of beginning of the centerline of said 9 Foot strip of land; thence North 78 Degrees 09 Minutes 11 Seconds West 52.17 Feet; thence North 80 Degrees 20 Minutes 59 Seconds West 48.64 Feet; thence North 84 Degrees 24 Minutes 36 Seconds West 50.46 Feet; thence North 88 Degrees 24 Minutes 24 Seconds West 50.12 Feet; thence South 84 Degrees 44 Minutes 27 Seconds West 32 96 Feet, more or less, to the centerline of Yankee Springs Road and the point of ending of said easement. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: June 10. 2004 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4025996F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure 8toe THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be reednded by the toractoeing mortgagee. In that event, your ctemogea. If any, shaft ba limit­ ed eotely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piua toitaraet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made to the conditions ot a mortgage made by Richard Tobias, and Gina Tobias, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 19.2001, end recorded on January 24. 2001 to instrument 1054237, to Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Twenty-Nine And 88/100 DoHare ($138,029.88), todudtog interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of safe contatoed to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premfeaa, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on July 22,2004. Said premises are situated to Townahip of MteJfe Grove. Bany County, Michigan, and are deecrfoed as. oegvwng at a pom on me rtortn ane or tne South 40 acres of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, said point, lying Weat 800 teet from the Northeast corner of said south 40 acres; thence East 800 teet to toe East toe ot said Weat fraction­ al 1/2 of toe Southweal fractional 1/4; thence South along said East toe to toe south toe ot Mid Section 7; thence West along said South toe, 300 toot; thence North paralei with said oast toe, 904.58 feat; thence West 300 feet: thence North to the ptece of bogtontog. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: June 17,2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.5931302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mktoigan 48025-5822 Rte 4028742F01 THBRRMBADEBTCOLLECTORATTmPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAMED WBX BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Default has been made to toe conditions ot a mortgage made by Joshua J. Austhot and Kimboriy A. Austhof, husband and wife, to Founders Treat Personal Bank, mortgagee, dated February 24, 1998 and recorded March 5. 1998 to Instrument Number 1006454. Bany County Records. Said mortgage Is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Dataware Corporation, it's successor's and assigns, as nomi­ nee tor Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various reaolutiona duly known as FWi Third Bank, Indiana) by assignment dated December 18. 2000 and recorded on April 2,2001 to Instrument Number 1057569. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum ot One Hundred Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 45/100 Doties ($102336.45) todudtog interest at toe rate of 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed to toe mort­ gage and the statutes ol toe State of MtaNgan. notice ie hereby given that too mortgage Ml be forectoeed by a safe ol the mortgaged premfeaa, or some part of toem. at pubfic venue at too Harry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on July 15,2004. The premises are located to too Tbwnahip of Thomappfe, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: land Nollkai Lika Shore Ha No. 1. icoording io rheiacooM plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 4 ol Hets. Pago IB. Mao that parcel ol land in Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, daaerfcad aa: beginning a the northeast comer ol Lol SB ol NoKwa Laks Shore Hat No. 1. as recorded m Uber 5 ol Ms on Page IB. thence South T9 digroert t nWulae East 185.87 leet; twnea South 1 degree 51 mkwM Waa 141.85 loot; thence North 78 degreas 51 mlnulsa Wea 211.0 Isa Io Ba SouBwaa oomar a said Lol SB; thence North 34 digress 14 rrmaot Eaa along BwEastlineoleaklLoiaia dMr jo a 56 3# toot: Banco North 10 dogear SnWraoe Eaa along said East fins a la 88 a dWtanoo a 8838 leet lo the port a beginning. The redemption period shal ba 8 monBa Born Ba dae a such sale, unasa Ba property k dearmined abandoned In accordance with MCLA (800 3241a. In which case Ba redenpsion period aha* be 30 days from Ba date a Ba om. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torsckalng mort­ gagee can rescind Ba sals kt Sa event a 3rt party buys Ba property and Bare Is a sknuBansoua reaortion wflh the borrower. In flat overt, your dam­ ages. B any. are irnked soMy to Ba rskan a Ba bld amount tendered at sate. Dated: Jura 10.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Mortgage Electronic Ragteirtoion Systems. Inc., a Dataware Corporation, I s euccMsor s and assigns, as nominee tor Old Kort Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Ffflh Thkd Bank. Indiana). As Assignee P.O Bos 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0206 �Page 16 - Thursday. June 17. 2004 — The Hastings Banner He will be eligible for the earned early release pro­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS gram and is to attend alcoholics anonymouse (AA) CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ordered to pay probation fees due lo the outstanding and substance abuse treatment programs while in jail. He was to pay court assessments of $740, but was not restitution owed in Berrien County. Thea Walkinshaw. 38. of Delton, was sentenced lo In other recent court business: 24 months probation and 60 days in jail for providing $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. ' Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 HOSPITAL BED: dual con­ trol electric, like new, $200. (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 9253. NASCAR TICKETS - four, June 20th, MIS, excellent seats. (269)838-3^28 ESTATE SALE: <?am-5pm Friday 4c Saturday. 1320 Waukazoo at Algonquin Lake. Antique china, dishes, crystal. Forslund dining ta­ ble, mission-style bedroom set. More antique furniture, linens, kitchenware, Christ­ mas items. GARAGE SALE- 522 Terrv Lane. Household goods, rid­ ing mower, toys, clothes. Fri­ day 4c Saturday, 8am-4pm. GARAGE SALE Friday, June 18th, 9*m-5pm 4c Satur­ day June 19th, 9am-? Furni­ ture, clothing - infants to adults, lots of misc. Rain or shine. 6240 N. Whitneyville Rd., Middleville. No early sales! (269)367-4879 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set. $175. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor. 24" drum type, 3 point hitch Great shape, $750. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. WATER ‘ GARDENING: Water Lilies, aquatic plants. Goldfish & koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5i30pm; Saturday, 9am2pm. GUN LAKE. Remodeled 2bd cottages, sleep 6. Sandy beach access witn dock 4t rowboat Back yard Gun Lake State Park. Weekly & monthly rental, $400-$700. (616)29'1-5012 ROOMMATE WANTED: Hastings' area. House privi­ leges, must have job! (616)550-3360. VERY NICE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2nd ward location, within walking distance to Tyden Park & downtown, includes water, sewer 4c heat. $675 per month. (269)838-3099 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Leeward Shores Dr. off Clo­ verdale Rd., Delton. Lamps, dinnerware, baby items, ba­ by boy clothes 4c lots of misc. Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm. BLOCK GARAGE SALE: 7 homes. Items include clothes from infant-adult, toys, bas­ sinet. kitchen items, fax ma­ chine, acoustic guitar, furni­ ture, air conditioner, pickup truck lid, too much to list. Fri. 4c Sat., 18th 4c 19th from 9am-5pm. Ethel Drive, off Barnum near State Rd. HASTINGS 4 STORM DAMAGE? Call Beacon Builders Remodeling Specialists. R<x»fing, siding, drywall, decks, basements. Also, custom glass 4c repairs. Licensed 4c insured, Wayne, (269)767-0568 or (269)382­ 0350. 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN: white, runs ►real seats 7, 195,000 miles, >1,995. (269)838-7384 1996 DODGE INTERPID: 4 door, red, automatic, CD, 190,000 miles, $1,995. (269)838-7384 1996 DODGE RAM 1500: extended cab 4x4, green/ grey two tone, 85,000 miles, new transmission, tool top­ per, well maintained. $6,995. (269)838-7384 2002 FORD SUPER CREW: solid white, FX 4 package, stainless steel Neri bar., bed­ liner, Lariat. Loaded, leather, CD, power moonroof, 40K, $26,500. Must sell ASAP (269)217-3666 '82 CHEVY CAPRICE runs 4c drives, $500. Call (269)838­ 3204. '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great must see to ap­ preciate, $25,000. Call (269)838-8909. _________________ DRIVER: to $600/wk (small pkg). No special license! ASAP, (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FACTORY/MACHI NIST: to $19/hr. + benefits! Entry lev­ el/skilled! Permanent! Start now, (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. GENERAL LABOR/CONSTRUCTION: to $19/hr. Many types! Residential/ commercial! ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. OFFICE CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATOR: to $15/hr. Great benefits! Basic office duties! ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. WAREHOUSE LOADER/ MANAGER TRAINEE to $17/hr. Great advancement potential! Need many now! 199B DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 baths Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call tnday 1-877­ 738-1090. WAYLAND: New 4c used 3br, all appliances, A/C 4c community pool. Starting at $11,723. Call Kim, (269)795­ 2620. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)204-0600 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. G 4c G PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZING IN PAINT­ ING, DRYWALL AND IN­ TERIOR REMODELING. LICENSED AND INSUR­ ED. OVER 40 YEARS EXPE­ RIENCE FREE ESTI­ MATES. QUALITY WORK­ MANSHIP. OUR GOAL IS YOUR SATISFACTION. CONTACT DOUG OR BLUE AT (517)852-1707 UN­ TIL 9PM. INTERIOR PAINTING: Neat 4c Clean, honest, 20yrs. References. Mike Heatherly, (616)334-3550. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barr)', Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. i 10054 KELLER RD., DEL­ TON: This newly updated 2 bvuioom, 2 bath home, less than 2 miles from Gun Lake is priced to sell at $99,900. Delton schools. For sale info cal) Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One Step Realty, (616)437-6602. alcohol to three minors who were lulled in a traffic accident Nov. 14 after a party at her residence. William D. Wright. 19. of Hastings, was sentenced Thirty days of Walkinshaw $ jail time was sus­ by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher Thursday. Juns. 10. to 36 to 180 months in prison on pended pending completion of probation and she will be eligible for work release. The sentencing was c«i a charge of unarmed rabbet y. According lo the prosecution. Wright stole the three counts of providing alcohol lo minors and one purse of an elderly lady in the Kmart parking lol dur­ count of allowing consumption by minors on the premises. ing the day May 3. Walkinshaw ..poke before the sentence was hand­ ed down. "I am extremely sorry... If I could do anything to bring those boys back. I would.” she told the court. but did not speak. Fisher remarked. ’This behavior can not be toler­ ated in this community. Nor should it be in any com­ munity.* NEED EXTRA SUMMER CASH? Grand Rapids com­ pany needs 44 men and women during summer sea­ son with potential for per­ manent position, $400 week, no experience necessary. Call for interview, (616)954­ 2191.__________________________ TRY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS. Do you have time to help a child with special needs? Follow­ ing abuse and neglect, many children are entering foster care with emotional devel­ opmental and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port and education you need to care for special needs chil­ dren. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time 4c structure to a delinquent teen /pre-teen. Also needed: Homes with enough energy, time and space to keep a group of brothers/sisters to­ gether (40 sq.feet/child/ bedroom). For more infor­ mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No-Cost information packet, (2) Indi­ cate interest in August Infor­ mation Night in Hastings, AND/OR (3) sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings starting in September in Nashville. Telephone (517)543-^44 anytime 4c leave message. Thank you!! YMCA ONE DA^f FUN DAY being offered to Foster 4c Adoptive Families in Bar­ ry County' in June. Join other similar families for support 4c enjoyment. For details, leave identifying informa­ tion at telephone (517)543­ 5844. stay clean because of a relative who has cancer. Fsher suspended his license for six months, (NA) twice a week and continue treatment He is lo report to the court for a review Sept 23. Total court mother who had lost control of her older children after they had lived with their father. She pointed out served. Johnathan Richardson violated probation by assessments for Massey amounted to $1,025. that Walkinshaw had called the police on her own juana. failing to report a change of address and using mari­ He was originally convicted and sentenced to pro­ • Tim Nelson. 32, of Clarksville, was sentenced to 34 to 60 months in prison with credit far 345 days bation for a home invasion incident that occurred in served and court costs of $2,120 after he was caught January of 2003. possessing alcohol and driving under the influence in February. children previously. Judge James Fisher told Walkinshaw. “As parents, we have responsibility for our children.*’ He expressed sympathy that her other children would be affected by her jail term, but be was • James Callan. 18. of Middleville, was sentenced Nelson had been on probation for a home invasion unmoved from his sentence. “At least your children to eight months in jail and 36 months probation on will be living." he said. charges of habitual two-sufficient funds. that occurred in October 2002. There are also charges pending against him in Ionia County. *P0TICE BE AT Ionia teen-ager arrested for stealing car HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers have identified an Ionia teen-ager in a stolen vehicle complaint several hours after he was arrested by the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, on charges of drunken driving. Officers from Hastings responded to the stolen vehicle complaint after the victim discovered that his 1998 Dodge Durango had been taken from Jedi Masonry on South Hanover Street sometime Sunday, June 13. The vehicle had been left parked at the business with a key apparently left inside. Unknown at the time, the suspect bad been arrested at 12.01 a.m. that morning by a sheriff’s deputy who had stopped the vehicle and driver for operating the vehicle with no head­ lights. Charges are pending against the teen for unlawfully driving away year. This is a result of the increase in safety belt usage by motorists and indicates that the enhanced, cooperative holiday enforcement efforts throughout the state are paying off." Leaking tank found on side of road RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A large tank was found by passersby June 9 on the east side of Whitmore Road south of Goodwill. The tank, similar to the tanks used by farmers to transport liquid fertilizer, was leaking a yellowish fluid and it looked like it had fall­ en off the back of a pick-up truck. There were no markings noted on the sides of the tank. Soon after the tank was reported to 911 Central Dispatch, three men in a truck retrieved the tank from the side of the road. a vehicle, as well as the arrests being handled by Barry County Teen with alcohol flees, but Is identified HASTINGS DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 stance abuse treatment al this time and is motivated to ordered him to attend AA or narcotics anonymous Sheriff’s Office. The recovered vehicle was returned to its owner. INFESTATIONS WANT­ ED! Ants, roaches, mice, bees, wasps, beetles, etc. Reasonable rates. Call Night­ hawk Pest Service. (269)962­ 7748 • A 41-year-old Kalamazoo man was ordered to ijuana and operating or maintaining a drug house. Randy Massey indicated to the court he is in sub­ • A 21-year-old Clarksville man was sentenced to The incidents took place April 14-20 in Hastings. MANCELONA: 5 beautiful remote acres, both wooded and open. Short drive to state land. Ideal hunting and camping base or potential home site. Driveway and cleared site, electric, $26,900, $500 down, $330/ month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. tution in connection with the charge. 19 lo 180 months in prison with credit for 327 days 2418 PEARL ST., SHELBY­ VILLE: must see this cute 4c cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home. Located near US-131, $107,000 w/land contract options. For sale in­ fo call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One Step Realty, (616)437-6602. JUST LISTED: 12599 W. BLUE LAGOON. Enjoy Gun Lake from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath completely updated mobile home with over 50ft of channel frontage. New carpet 4c flooring through­ out, $149,900. For sale info contact Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One Step Realty, (616)437­ 6602 and pay $120 in court assessments and $645 in resti­ sene three years on probation for possession of mar­ The victim was present during the proceedings, "The u oman standing before you is a mother who has struggled against tremendous odds,” said Carol Dwyer. Walkinshaw’s attorney. Dwyer spoke of a • A Battle Creek man with six prior felonies was sentenced on a charge of home invasion which occurred in Assyria Township in March. Gary Pontius will sene 36 to 240 months in prison — Charges are pending against a 18-year-old Hastings teen after he ran from police during an investigation of a possible minor in possession complaint. Hastings officers stopped a car for speeding on State Road near Hammond on at about 2 a.m. last Sunday. While talking with the two occupants it was apparent that one of them had been consuming intoxicants. As the officer was about to continue his investigation, the teen bolted from the scene and into the woods. Officers ordered him Dorr man arrested at camp­ ground THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Michigai Stile police were called out to the Indian Valley Campground at 8200 108th Ave. June 10 on a report of a fight between a man and his girlfriend with whom he had a child. Authorities said Darren Best. 35, assaulted a trooper during the scuffle Best was arrested and charged with assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer, which is a felony punushable by up to two years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine . He also was charged with domestic violence, which has a maximum sentence of 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. to stop, but he continued, forgetting that police had his driver’s license in their possession. Officers went to the subject’s residence, but were unable to locate him there. The complaint has been turned over to the Barry County Man arrested for domestic vio­ lence Prosecutor’s Office for review. CLOVERDALE — Lawrence Hammons. 29. was arrested June 12 Local man arrested after hitting gas pump and charged with attempted kidnapping and aggravated domestic vio­ lence at the home he shared with his girlfriend. The girlfriend, who was not named by authorities, was transported to a local hospital for treatment HASTINGS — Brandon Townsend. 20. of Hastings, was arrested Sunday after running his vehicle into a gas pump at the Citgo. Gas Station. 1335 N. Broadway. Hastings. City officers were called to respond to the hit-and-run accident at Intoxicated woman found in Tyden Park about 5:30 Sunday afternoon and learned the driver left the scene. Witnesses were able to get a license plate number lo the car and offi­ cers located the driver at his Barber address a short time later. There was evidence found on his vehicle, linking him to the acci­ dent. which he later admitted was caused by defective brakes. While officers spoke with him it was apparent that he had been consuming intoxicants and he was placed under arrest for drunken driving after he registered a .17 blood alcohol level. Townsend also was arrested HASTINGS — A 50-year-old woman was found intoxicated and passed out in Tyden Park June 12. The unidentified woman was found by a group of teena/jers play­ ing basketball, who called 911. Authorities did place the woman under arrest for disturbing the peace and thanked the kids for calling in the report. The woman’s name was withheld pending issuance of a warrant for violating the terms of his restricted driver's license. He was lodged al the Barry County Jail without incidem. The gas pump sustained about $500 worth of damage. Scrap metal bandits strike again Two-motorcycle crash injures 2 men HOPE TOWNSHIP — A two-motorcycle accident June 12 at south HASTINGS - Troopers at the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police received a complaint June 14 of a theft of more than 1 JOO pounds of steel and 200 to 300 pounds of aluminum from Mensch Manufacturing at 2499 South M-43 Highway. Some of the parts and scrap metal were in bins behind the building M-43 Highway and Head Lake Road left two males with scrapes and broken bones. An Aircare helicopter was dispatched to the scene and the men were airlifted to a local hospital. The two men’s names have not been released by authorities. and they were believed to be stolen sometime between June 11 and 13. This is the second incident of scrap metal being stolen from a busi­ ness in the past two months, the other being in Freeport. ’Higher prices state-wide for scrap metal is one possible cause of these items being stolen.' said Trooper Phil Vannette. "and we do have some suspects we are investigating." Freeport man arrested in domes­ tic assault FREEPORT — Michigan State Police troopers Sunday arrested Matt Milanowski. 39. for domestic violence, assaulting his girlfriend. This charge is a misdemeanor and is subject to 93 days in jail Fatalities down over Memorial holiday and/or a $500 fine. SemRruck runs up on curb Michigan Slate Police confirmed reports that indicate seven people lost their lives in seven separate traffic crashes statewide during the 2004 Memorial Day holiday weekend. By comparison. 10 people MIDDLEVILLE — A semi-truck owned by Remar Trucking of Howard City ran up on the curb at the northeast corner of Main and Arlington Road at about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. June 15. Rt < fi uiioii died in traffic crashes during the 2003 Memorial Day holiday week­ '91 TERRY TRAVEL TRAILER: 26'. Asking $4,800. Call (269)838-5027. end. Four of the seven victims this year were known to have been East Main Street at the comer and had to be pulled off the curb by a restrained by safety belts, and alcohol was a known factor in three of tow truck. the seven fatal crashes. "These numbers are preliminary and only FOR SALE: 1990 30’ Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must see to appteciate, $25,000. Call C691838-8909. The truck had tried to make a right hand turn onto Arlington from A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy directed traffic around both reflect those fatalities reported to the Michigan Stale Police as of trucks as the rear wheels were pulled out of the lawn and down off the noon June 2." said Captain Dan Smith, commander of the special curb. operations division. Michigan Stale Police. The preliminary num­ bers show a decrease in fatalities from this same holiday period last Many people in the surrounding houses and at the gas station stopped to observe. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 2004 - Page 17 Barry County Jail wins award Barry County Jail Administrator Bob Andrus; Patricia L. Caruso, director of the Department of Corrections for the State of Michigan, and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer with the Michigan ot Department Patio Rooms At Champion • • • • IVe Manufacture We Install We Service IVe Guarantee Our Products ' CHAMPION PATIO ROOMS : & PORCH ENCLOSURES Corrections Certificate of Achievement the Barry County Jail earned for being in full compliance with State i%000m10%0FFi (WHICHEVER IS GREATER) 1 NINY EMHFTI Mm MM 1 QK VWiLKIK। Administrative Rules for jails and lockups and applicable statutes for । housing inmates in county jails. The inspection was May 18 and the presentation was made at the BRI i bonus i OFFER 1 t Michigan Sheriffs' Association Conference in Kalamazoo. This is the first time Bany County has been 4717 Broadmoor, Kentwood • 816-554-1600 • 1-888-600-3111 awarded this honor. Call today for your free in-home consultation or visit our factory showroom. rnilii to rogUar prtCM Al prices Indude export Voknw discount i Allegan County’s anti-meth program wins national award Allegan County has been presented with its award national first its for program include Allegan County Community the Corrections, Allegan City Police Diversion Program to Department. 57th District Court Probation. Develop Cognitive Skills” at the 20th annual 48th Circuit Court Probation, the Kalamazoo Conference of the National Rpral Alcohol and Probation Enhancement Program, the West “Methamphetamine Drug Abuse Network in Menomonie, Wise. Michigan Enforcement Team, the Allegan June 15. County Sheriff’s Office and community rep­ program The was by nominated the Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy. award, The "Exceptional resentatives. Preliminary results have been encouraging. Service Responsiveness to Rural Issues and Needs” is The multi-disciplinary program allows inmates to first “detox." then helps them to given annually to a program that has been team the cycles of abuse, to understand the found to be innovative in its response to com­ relationships between substance abuse and munity needs.The award was presented at the criminal thoughts, and to understand the Harold E. Hughes Awards Luncheon, spon­ thoughts, situations and actions that lead to the by sored Hazeldon Foundation of relapse and recidivism. Senator Harold E. Hughes was a pioneer group counseling, as well as drug testing, all and senior statesman in the field of alco­ with the inmate contributing to the expense. holism jnd addictions, and was the primary Program participants must attend AA/NA author of Public Law 96-616, known as “The meetings, and upon release from jail, must be Hughes Bill.” which established the National employed or attending school. 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June 17. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Students of the month honored at Delton Kellogg Middle School Delton Kellogg Middle School stu­ dents nominated for Student of the Month in the second semester were honored at an ice cream sundae celebration June 3. Students are nominated by their teach­ ers and are recognized for outstanding academic achievement, good citizenship, improved behavior, volunteerism, team work and positive attitudes. Each month students that are nominat­ ed receive a certificate, snack coupons, a sweet roll and juice. The monthly nomi­ nees gather to enjoy the sweet roll and juice, listen to a short talk from Mary Buckhannon, assistant principal, and take a bit of time out of the classroom. At the end of the semester all the nominees are combined for the culminating celebra­ tion. Students enjoyed the sundaes and time to socialize with other honorees. Beth Smith created certificates and coupons. Buckhannon for organized the monthly Sixth-graders Leah Hook. 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Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good general health and must not have donated blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-06-24.pdf f29b8043daf243c101bf71efc8ac7126 PDF Text Text Holiday fireworks festivities planned See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 B Ljr M«’IN5SMlWi,k'jS93 Hastings ANNER Thursday, June 24, 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 26 PRICE 50C Delton school board must make tough budget calls by Martie Westover Staff Writer With the Delton Kellogg Schools facing a possible deficit of $1.06 million, the Board of Education is preparing to select what to cut and what to save at a budget hearing Monday evening, June 28. The hearing will start at 6:45 p.m. at the Delton Kellogg Elementary, with the regular monthly meeting to follow. To cover an expected deficit, the schools will use $500,000 from their “rainy day fund” or fund balance and combine it with $560,000 Vote registration deadline Is July 6 Michigan resident* are reminded that Ttesday. July 6. is the deadline for regtDering to vote in the Aug. 3 primary election. Residents can register at their county, city or tonnship clerk’s office, at any Secretary of State branch office, or by completing a mail­ in voter registration form. They mint be poatmarhed on or before July 6 to meet die regis­ tration deadline. Residents who register by mail must vote in person in the first election in which they participate unless they are age 60 or older, temporarily living overseas, or disabled as defined by law. Residents who have never voted n Michigan and register by mail, may Ml»be subject to neu identification require­ ■ ments. Toregister. applicants must be 18 yean old by Election Day. a U.S. citizen, and a resident ci Michigan and the city or township in which they are applying Voters in the primary must cast their votes under one political party. Casting votes in a partisan primary for both Republican and Democratic canJiiates invalidates the parti­ san section of the ballot. Absent voter ballots are available to eligi­ Invasion of the Wke riders More than 400 bicyclists took part in this year's National 24-Hour Challenge last weekend. Riders rode down Main Street in Middleville on the way to completing the first loop (127.6 miles) around the perimeter of Barry County. For more pictures and results see today's sports pages in the Banner. (Photo by Patricia Johns) in expected cutbacks. Board members continue to work on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, and even though nothing is finalized yet, some cost saving measures under discussion include a shortened school year (beginning after Labor Day and ending before Memorial Day), eliminating field trips, cutting supply and textbook budgets, reducing classroom aides and teachers, raising athletic fees and building fees, and cutting capital purchases. “Truly trying to come up with $560,000 in cuts just to get down to a $500,000 deficit, that’s the major issue.” said Delton Superintendent Ron Archer. The schools will be able to handle the $500,000 deficit by taking money from the fund balance but the number is almost onethird of the reserves. At the end of next year, the rainy day fund is projected to hold $1.3 million. The effect of declining enrollment and budget cuts from the legislature have caused schools across the state to be more innovative in money saving measures. “Well it’s very difficult right now. its because of the changes that the legislature has done in funding (of schools),” Archer said. In prepared statement Archer noted ‘The state has not passed a School Aid Act at this time, and there is serious concern that the $6,700 per student allowance they are pro­ posing will be reduced again later next year That would be the third year $6,700 was promised and this year we received $6,626 of the promised $6,700, and the state has to find an additional $50,000,000 to avoid another $28 per pupil cut this year. We are facing the same increasing costs other businesses are trying to deal with at this time — health insurance, retirement, gasoline, heating, sup­ plies and capital equipment” While the school board is discussing cuts, it is also working to maintain the quality of education. “People keep saying you’ve got to do what’s best for the kids, and I say well none of this (cuts) is good for kids.” Archer said. For the Board of Education right now. See DELTON, pg. S ble residents at city or township clerk's offices through 4 p.tn. Monday. Aug. 2. Absent voter ballots may be obtained by mail by submitting a signed ballot request to the city or township clerk no later than 2 p.m Saturday. July 31. Voters can obtain an absent voter ballot if Area school officials not alarmed by lack of election interest they expect tn be away from their city or township on Election Day. are 60 yean of age or older, are in jail awaiting trial or arraign­ ment. unable to attend the polls for religious reasons, or are physically unable to attend the obsolete? ■ Local Board of Education elections held Monday. June 14. had consistently low voter turnout across Barry County. All of the seats were uncontested, and in Hastings and Lakewood there were no other issues on the polls without the assistance of another per­ son. Farmland survey must be filled out The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board is seeking input on the Farmland Preservation program. A survey was published in the June 22 issue of the Reminder . Please take a moment to fill out the survey and return it to the MSU Extension office, It should only take xbout five minutes to compleie “We need input from the community to help identify priorities - so do your part and provide us with your feedback." said Barry County Ag Agent Dennis Pennington. For more information, please call Pennington at the MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Weed pull set at Carter Lake Area residents are invited to help steward­ ship vo’unteer. of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy pull spotted knapweed at the Carter Lake Preserve, from 9 ant until noon Saturday. July 10. Spotted knapweed is a noxious weed, native to Europe, that has established itself in the United Slates. It spreads by seeding prolificaily. Each plant can produce 25,000 seeds which are spread by people, animals and wind. Knapweed crowds out native wildflow­ ers. even poisoning competitors with toxins from its roots. Bring sturdy work gloves and insect repel­ lent Wear shoes or hoots that can get muddy when crossing the wetland. The land conser­ vancy will provide beverages. Because of limited parking at the preserve, volunteers are asked to car pod from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings on the south side of West Stale Street. Meet at the north end of the Kmart parking lot at 8:45 a.m. More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 I by Donna Garrison Staff Writer Arc annual school elections becoming ballot. In bygone days. Lhc annual scltool election in June had much more lively races and mill­ age issues dominated the interest. When asked about the small percentage of voters who turned out for the election earlier this month, school officials from Delton Kellogg. Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg all agreed that uncontested seats just don’t draw many vot­ ers. "That the scats were uncontestcd was like­ ly the biggest factor," said Hastings Area School System Superintendent Chris Cooley. Alice Jansma, business manager at Thomapple Kellogg, noted that it is a huge time commitment to serve on the school board and do it well, and there was often an interest in a big change that sparked that kind of commitment. She cited lack of controversy as a possible reason people did not turn out in larger numbers to vote, and why there may have been no need felt to run for the open seats. Her thoughts were echoed by Clark Volz, superintendent of Maple Valley Schools. "People are pleased with what is going on or they would have been interested in change." tehoMng us aooouNNto for teaming. but who te htMng Unaing aooouMabte for Ninol tueOngT , ------ ------------------------------------------------------ he said by phone. He praised the work of Maple Valley’s board over the last seven years, saying they had done a great job. He pointed to the dis­ trict’s financial position and program expan­ sions, such as all-day, every-day kindergarten and the addition of advanced placement courses in the high school as examples of their successes. The experience and quality of the current candidates also was given by several spokespersons as a reason there were no con­ tested races. "We had two good candidates for two open seats,” noted Lakewood Superintendent Gunnard Johnson. Ronald Archer, superintendent of Delton Kellogg schools, had an additional thought. He wondered if the state control of school funding has people waiting until the state election to express their frustration with cur­ rent conditions. "The current issue is funding,” he said. And the majority of school funding comes from the state. "The state is holding us accountable for learning, but who is holding Lansing accountable for school funding?” be asked See SCHOOL VOTES, pg. 2 Auditor says Barry County in excellent financial shape by David T. Young Editor 'Auditor Steve Kirinovic has confirmed that Barry County is in remarkably sound finan­ cial condition in times of state and national financial distress. Kirinovic told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that fund equi­ ty. or the savings account, should be at between 15 and 18 percent of the budget. “You’re right at 18 percent," he told com­ missioners. “You have good, healthy fund equity here.” He added that about half of the counties he audits had to dip into their savings accounts last year to make their books balance. He also said one of the counties only has about 2 to 3 percent fund equity “and they’re struggling." The auditor made his presentation on the Barry County budget as of Dec. 31. 2003. He noted the county had nearly $11.5 million in revenue during the last fiscal year and almost $9.5 million in expenditures and the fund bal­ ance was at $2,145 million. Kirinovic said the county’s revenues have equaled or exceeded expenditures in four of the last five fiscal year audits, demonstrating fiscal responsibility. When asked by County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie. the auditor acknowledged a surplus of $41.562 at the end of 2003. which the board has promised to give to Charlton Park to replace the damaged museum build­ ing in the historic village. He produced pie charts showing the county gets 56 percent of its revenue from taxes, and its greatest expense comes under the heading of “general government," which includes the courts and the clerk’s, treasurer’s, prosecu­ tor’s. register of deeds, and planning and zon­ ing offices. The second largest expense comes under the heading of “public safety," which includes the sheriff’s department and the jail. Just before the board voted to accept the auditor’s report. MacKenzie commented, “It’s good we ended up on the positive side." In other business at its meeting Tuesday night at the Irving Township Hall, the County Board of Commissioners: • Reported there has been no response from Stale Rep. Gary Newell, to whom board members sent a letter two weeks ago to urge his support for a bill to tax mobile home and manufactured home dwellers at a higher rate than the current $36 a year. The Michigan House of Representatives since then has voted 46 to 38 to defeat the proposal, with 28 abstentions. MacKenzie said it wasn’t known how Newell voted on the bill. • Heard a report from Lynn Briel. director of the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross, who talked about the activities and services of the Red Cross during the flooding problems last month. She said. “We literally took care of 200 individuals in some way." She praised the cooperation of new County See COUNTY BOARD, pg. 2 Fair season to start June 30 The 70th annual Lake Odessa Fair starts Wednesday, June 30, with a dog show at 1 p.m. and.the heavyweight horse pull at 6:30. The midway opens Thursday, July 1, at noon and the grand parade Thursday is at 6 p.m. There is 4-H judging Friday and Saturday morning and harness racing Thursday. Friday. Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. The fair ends Monday, July 5. with a demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 10. �Page 2 — Thursday. June 24. 2004 - The Hastings Banner SCHOOL VOTES, continued from page 1 and indicated he was hoping for a good NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page TK principal voted to national board Blood drive elated at Pennock Friday The public is invited to help Fennock William J. Rich. principal of McF.ll Elementary School in Middleville, has Health Services save lives and boost the been elected to the 15-member Board of community's Hood supply at an especial­ Directors of the National Association of ly high-need .time, by ilnaming blood Elementary School Principals (NAESP) from 11 aro. to 3:30 pro. Friday, June 25, in the Conference Center al Pennock in Washington, DC. Rich begin, his three-year term aa Health Services, 1009 W. Green St, director of Zone 6'Joly I. representing Hastings. According to Michigan Community elementary and middle school principals Blood Centers recruiter Holly Reed, from Iowa. Michigan and Wisconsin. Rich, who has spent his career with the Fennock's drive conies at a time when the Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools, was ■ need for blood donors is especially named principal of McFall in 1980 and intense. Any healthy person 17 or older who joined NAESP that first year. Under his leadership, the school was named by the weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligi­ William Glasser Institute as one of eight ble to give blood every 56 days. n-a- 1 -a a. L_a. krAiaar A— IXMl-pTOaJI OtOOQ DSIMb, ftreh^niyfiTl Glasser Quality Schools in 1999. and the Saturday Reading program at McFall was Community Blood Centers provides 100 recognized with a Rising Star Award percent of die regular blood supply for from the Michigan Association of School Pennock Health Services, as weO as for all hospitals ia Kent County, including Boards in 1998. 9pro I ram­ A member of the Michigan Elementary Spectrum-Blodgett, .. - - -.9 tigs--------- St. 1W------ «. S------8 and Middle School Principals Duirawui, Braropoma rwqxuu wi Association (MEMSPA) for the pan 24 Saint Mary’s Mercy Medical Causer. years. Rich was voted president-elect in 2002 and served as president of the aaaociation this past year. He was named the MEMSPA Region 9 Principal of the Year in 1996. Since 1990, he has . been a keynote speaker and workshop presenter Historic Chartton Part's Gas h Steam for the Psdrwaya to Literacy summer pro­ Engine Chib will present the 33rd anneal grams. His otaradnoaion-reiMed posiAntique Gas and Satan Engine Show *. lions included the district curriculum Swap Meet ftiday and Saturday. July 9 director. 1980-88 and the Michigan sad 10, from 10 am. mail 5 pm. each Reading Association’s conference regis­ day. tration chair 1978^8. This show masts the 12Dih anniversary Rich received He bachelor's and mas­ for the part's trademart Westinghouse ter's degrees from Western Michigan steam engine. The Westinghouse, bulk in University. 1884. still “urns like a dream." accodiag to Chariton Park Director De George Ward Shannon Jz-Come on cat and try a delicious hot buttered ear of sweet com steamed to perfection by the Gas & steam show at Chariton Paris Fourth of July set at Chariton Park Bany County residents are being invit­ ed to come celebrate as Old Fashioned Fourth of July from 11 :30 am. to S pro., featuring old style games. Dixieland music and more family fan. There will be a chicken barbecue for veterans and their families starting at noon. There also win be a pie or water­ melon eating contest, seed spitting com­ petition, and a pie soctioo. THr, event is free for Barry County res­ idents. non-resideut adults are $5 or they can get in free if they bring a pie for the Fountain Fridays resume June 25 The annual Fridays at the Fountain summer series win resume this Friday in front of the Bany County courthouse in downtown Hastings. The concerts will be held from 11:30 am. to 1 pm. each ftiday through Aug. 6. However, there win be no concert on Friday. July 2, because of the July 4 holi­ day weekend. The schedule for this summer is as fol­ lows: •June 25 - Jake Reichhart with dassicxl/jxzz gniter. • July 9 - Kitty DooohoeAfichigan inspired folk music and old-fashioned tunes. •July 16 — “A Reasonable Facsimile." featuring Anne and Rob Bums perform- Food concessions will be available to . Memtcn of the Gas and Steam Club will demonstrate the operation of antique y swi steam eqmptneaL Exhibitors with working steam and gas engines are invited as well. Free eamping over ftiday night ia provided, along with epegiMered engine.. ,,u There will be a manber of demonstra­ tions throughout the day. inriirting the part's 1895 Corley Sawmill in fall operation. Registration for exHbhon and swap meet will be Thursday; July 8, from noon to 5 p.m. and again Friday, My 9. from 8 am. to 2 pm. Youth theater group plans play July 23 — To be announced, but there hopes to bring ia Joab Doe aaai Friends. • July 30 - -Hustle Dew," which is offers fiddle and Celtic musk. • Aug. 6 — The Thornappie Players performing Tunes from the peat five musicals and more. Christopher Weaver, who directed “Cheaper by the Dozen* five yean ago for the Summer Youth Theatre program of the Thornappie Ans Council, is return­ reg to direct "Emma* this summer. His assistant this year wifi be 2003 Thornappie Kellogg High School gradu­ ate Rebecca Duftesne, who starred as Anne in the youth group's production of 'Anne of Green Gables.’ Summer Youth Theatre is open to Stuoems woo nave cotnpteiea luui graoe through high school graduation. The cost is $110 per student. The course tons through July 24. Classes are held from 9 aro. until norm Monday through ftiday. A tentative audit inn dale has been aet for Sunday. June 13, at Hah Hatchery Park. Any student who cannot audition on that day should call the Arts Council. • Performances at Central Auditorium will be Joly 22-24. For more information or So register, call the Arts Council at 945-2002. Annual Rotary golf outing set Grief recovery series to start Hastings Rotary will have its ninth annual golf outing ftiday. June 25, at the Hastings Country Oub. The format is a four-person scramble that with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch is included, and will be served during registration, al 11:45 am. The event is open to everyone of all golfing abilities. Cost of the event is $60 per person. A hole-in-one comest is being sponsored by Gavin Buxk-Pootiac Cor a new automo­ bile. plur, marry other prizes. Procesds of the event will support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at YMCA camp. The purpose of the conference is to develop and instill life-long leadership qualities in the community's youth. In the past few years, more than 100 area stu­ dents have attended this program. Anyone who would like to play in this outing should cjl Chris Cooley at 948­ 4400 or any Rotarian to register for the fun. Barry Community Hospice win offer another grief recovery series, a five-week program for any adult who has experi­ enced the deadi of a loved one, for five weeks, beginning Tuesday, Juno 29. The program will be held at the Barty Community Hoapice office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, for five consecutive Tuesdays from June 29 through July 27. Class time id from 5"15 to 6:45 pm. Grief recovery combines learning about the procem of grief with the oppor­ tunity to discuss fadings in a safe and open environment Bany Community Hospice, an affiliate of the United Way. offers the program as a community service. There is no charge. Anyone who wants to register or receive mon. information about this class or other bereavement services should call the Bany Community Hospice Bereavement Departmnl at (616) 948­ 8452 or (800) 681-4985. turnout at the fall elections. Despite the lack of interest in the elections, none of the districts have reported a decline in volunteers, mentors or PTO organizations support of schools. "Our volunteers and PTO’s arc working harder than ever to pro­ vide for the needs of our students." said Cooley. Volz cited good conference attendance, as well as the PTO and other school volunteers as indicators of continuing community sup­ port in Maple Valley, as did Johnson. Regarding the importance of a strong school board, each official pointed tc the school as an important and vital part of their communities Jansma stated children's education as the biggest investment we make. They will be our leaders." she said. "Good schools keep property values up and keep people interested in moving to your area." noted Archer. He also contended that society can invest money in our kids* educa­ tion now or higher numbers of incarcerations later. Cooley called schools, "focal points* of our communities. "How communities view their schools reflects how they view their commu­ nity. 1 believe most people in Hastings feel a connection to our schools, even if they don’t have kids." New election laws will govern future school board elections, requiring them to be held on one of only four dates each year. According to Section 642 of Michigan elec­ tion law. beginning Jan. 1,2005: "Elections can only be held on one of the four following dates, the fourth Tuesday in February; the first Tuesday following the first Monday in May; the first Tuesday following the first Monday in August; and the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November." If school districts do not take action to select a date, elections will default to the November odd year date. Most spokespersons for the districts said they did not believe there would be any dras­ tic changes in school board voting due to the new election dates. Johnson voiced concerns about costs and about getting the word out to voters about when and where they would and when they vote?” he asked. That's going to be important." COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 Emergency Management Director Jim Yarger and noted the local chapter has received recognition from the Red Cross International for “doing a good job of taking care of them­ selves.” She said the developments were encourag­ ing in light of recent closings of the Red Cross offices in Ionia and Montcalm counties in the agency’s regionalization efforts, which even­ tually could threaten the local chapter. When asked by MacKenzie what can be done to make sure the Barry County chapter remains viable, she replied, “community sup­ port, financial support to recognize the value of the agency and local autonomy rather than regionalization.” Briel added she doesn’t know anything yet about prospects for Barry County getting dis­ aster funding from the Federal Emergency • Approved building repair payment for $7,965 for N an 1C for float roof maintenance at department; $716 to the Enerco maintenance Construction the sheriff’s Corp, to buy water conditioning chemicals for the BarryEaton District Health Department; SI.389 to Culligen for a waler treatment system to remove hardness from the cooling loop at the heath department; $1,035 to Bleam Eavestroughing for installation near the entrance and along the west side of the health department building; $2,120 to GET Concrete Inc. to tear out and replace the landing and seven steps and the north entrance of the courthouse; $1,250 to Special Surface Performance to sandblast the fire escape stair­ way at the courthouse to prepare it for paint­ ing; and $3,500 to Quality Roofing & Construction to re-roof the clock tower on the courthouse. •Approved the fiscal year2005 budget cal- Cullers asked why the county can’t collect from the inmates for medical services. “Many of them don’t have two nickels to scrape together.” answered MacKenzie. There are serious collection problems from those who don’t have assets.” • Heard comments from Fourth District Commissioner candidates Hoot Gibson and John Loftus. They are challenging incumbent Ken Neil as a Republican and a Democrat, respectively. Gibson reported it appeared no one was watching out for artifacts inside historic vil­ lage buildings during Chariton Park’s Father’s Day car show June 20 and expressed support for the notion of having small train tracks set up for paying rides around Chariton Park. “It would help Charlton park if they had activities like that,” he said. Loftus praised the County Board for having another night meeting, but noted he was “astounded” a sparse crowd of only about a dozen was attending Tuesday night’s meeting. • Agreed to renew the contract with Blue Crou A. Blue Shield of Michigan Small Group Inmales program, which enables the county to cover health insurance for unin­ sured inmates while they are incarcerated. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Farewell open house Monday for departing Supt. Clark Volz Members of the community and Maple Valley teachers and staff will have an oppor­ tunity to offer best wishes and bid farewell to Superintendent Clark Volz at an open house from 4 to 6 pun. Monday, June 28. in the board room in the administration building. 11090 Nashville Highway. Volz, who has served as the district super­ intendent for seven years, is leaving his post in Maple Valley July 1. He accepted an offer field Dips and sporting events and special pro­ grams in every school in the district. 'Nor only that, be has been a strong educa­ tional leader.' added Avery. Avery and Hynes put together an extensive list of the some of accomplishments and changes within the Maple Valley School District during Volz's tenure. Academic and extended curricular District curriculum and curriculum mapping; ASAP- earlier this spring to serve as superintendent of Midland Educational Service Agency (hffiSA). * LAP grant; book rooms for Fuller and Kellogg schools; literacy emphasis. Early Childbobd program, moved the Early 4s pro­ gram frdm Hastings to Maple Valley: dropped developmental kindergarten; half day to all day/altemate day and all day/everyday kindergarten programs; expansion of the alternative education program; Second Chancre program; elementary musk program; expanded computer education at all buildings, expanded elementary libraries; redesign of Title 1 services with a paraprofessional emphasis; advanced placement class expan­ sion: science offerings and instruction sup­ port; leadership class. JrJSr. high school vocal rrusic; student support centers in all buildings; and boys' and girts' soccer pro­ Bernie Hynes, who works in the adminis­ tration office with Volz and Maple Valley School Board Trustee Allison Avery are organizing the open house. ■He has done so many things in the com­ munity, and be has made a difference because he is such a caring person.* said Hynes. ’Of course, we are letting him leave but we all have very mixed emotions. It’s been a joy to work with him. He makes every day so enjoy­ able that you want to go to work. *He has been supportive not just by dele­ gating dollars but also by wanting to be involved in every part of the school system." she added noting that Volz often attended Fourth of July fireworks set at area sites Several locations in this area are planning fireworks displays for the annual Fourth of July celebrations. Some activities will be held on Saturday evening, July 3, while others will be on Sunday, July 4. Here are the closest places to go to watch the fun on the Fourth of July weekend: • Hastings - - Algonquin Lake will hold the fireworks display on Sunday, the 4th. al dusk or about 10 p.m. Boaters are warned to keep a safe distance because of possible hazardous conditions. • Gun Lake — Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, July 3. beginning al about 10 p.m. The rain date is Sunday July 4. Fireworks are visible from most parts of the lake, including the Allegan County Park and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. In other July 4 events Southside Pizza has a barbecue, kids’ games, a pie contest and taco eating contest planned for Saturday. • Charlton Park — The annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. featuring old style games. Dixieland music and more family fun. At 12 noon there will be a chicken barbe­ cue for veterans and families. Also planned are a pie or watermelon eating contest, seed spitting competition and a pie auction. This event is free for Barry County resi­ dents. Non-resident adults are $5 or free if you bring a pie for the auction. • Caledonia — The Fourth of July parade will be starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, head­ ing down Main Street, and the best places to watch it are going to be the village office or the middle school lawn. The fireworks will be Saturday evening at dusk, or around 10:30 p.m. grams. Physical plant improvements: District signs at all buildings and in both Nashville and Vermontville; passing of a bond proposal to allow the addition of 24 classrooms, a bend room and additional gym at Maplewood, new gym at the high school, weight room, parking lot expansion, computer labs in all buildings and new playground equipment al Fuller Street and Maplewood Elementary schools; razed existing bus garage and built a new garage; purchased new buses and support vehicles, new track and football facility at high school, including press box. seating, lighting, irrigation and concession stand; new soccer practice field; renovation of the high school auditorium; and the addition of board room and remodeling of administration office. Other accomplishments and changes dur­ ing his tenure include: District web site. I Clark Volz home-school open house, student-led parent increasing the fond equity from 12% to 20%. When Hynes asked Volz to help compile the list above, his response was typically modest. *1 jotted down a few of the things that I remembered from the past seven years... As I was remembering. 1 realized that I have done very little.’ he said. 'Each of these items were all connected to someone taking the ini­ tiative or someone being committed to the district enough to give their work and their talents toward accomplishing these goals. It is so important to me that any celebration that we have about our last seven yean does not become a tribute to me. It needs to be an acknowledgement of all the hard work done by countless individuals in our district, com­ munity and even those that we hired from out­ side to help us. 'Most importantly this list brought to my mind a fundamental troth... every one of these items could have failed miserably had we not had the blessings wt have received from above.* he added. ’It is wonderful to know that when we are engaged in a work that affects ands influences children, we get answers to prayers. For this I am most thankful." Bev Black is MV interim supt. The Maple Valley School Board voted unanimously last week to appoint Bev Black as interim superintendent to fill the vacancy left by Superintendent Clark Volz when leaves at the end of the month to accept a position with the Midland Educational School Agency. Before the vote, Volz noted that state law requires school districts to have a superin­ tendent. therefore it is necessary for the dis­ trict to appoint an interim while the board continues its search for a new superintendent. Black has served the Maple Valley School District for 30 years. First as a special educa­ tion teacher for grades 7-12 and then as the special education director for the past 15 years. In a later interview. Black said the school board's goal is to have a new superintendent in place by Aug. 1. That is the ideal," she said. "We certainly hope to have someone in place before school starts. The law says we have to have a superin­ tendent and my goal is to keep things running smoothly until the new superintendent arrives. They asked me if I was willing to help and I said that would." Bev Black �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24,2004 - Page 3 YAC intern Megan McGandy (right) presents the YAC grant check to the Family Kinship Care Board of Directors Shawn Root (from left) Hank Gillum, Nichole Muser, Jane Goforth, Shawn Gillum and Vicki Cook. Janet Stevenson is not pictured. Janet Goforth and her husband. Curley, grill the hot dogs for the picnic. Kinship Care gets $4,498 New reporter takes in YAC grant Heather Reed by Helen Mudry These are some of the children of the Family Kinship Care program. Mary Jane Bradfield (second from right middle row) helps with the children while the parents are having their meet­ Staff Writer The Youth Adviaoty Council (YAC) of Bany Community Foundation recently presented a check for *4.498.06 to the ing. Bany Kinship Care program. The check was presented at a family­ style potluck picnic at Fish Hatchery Sheriff, commissioner candidates to debate Park. Janet Goforth of the Kinship program said the money will be used as mini­ grants for the children providing funding for activities such as camps, music les­ sons or sports. The children who receive the grants must pay the money back in the form of community service. Kinship Care is part of the Michigan State program “Strong Families. Safe Children." The Barry County Kinship Care program provides a support net­ by David T. Young Editor The First Friday aeries, with a nod to the approaching primary election Aug. 3, is planning two more political forums next month. Host Robert Dwyer, former chairman of the Bany County Democratic Party, has announced that a forum for the three candidates for sheriff will take place at noon Friday. July 2. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Another forum, which will include the candidates for Coounty Board of Commissioners, is tentatively planned for Friday. July 23. Dwyer said following the customary schedule of first Fridays of the month only would mean holding one forum after the Tuesday. Aug. 3, primary. The First Friday was host June 4 to the five candidates for Barry County Probate Judge, William Doherty, Jill Steele. Thomas Evans. David Kuzava and Stephanie Fekkes. The probate judge's post became vacant at the end of January when Richard Shaw retired. Fekkes was appointed to succeed him in March, but the remaining two years for the non-par­ tisan position must be decided in the pri­ mary and general elections this year. The top two vote getters Aug. 3 will meet in the Nov. 2 genera] election. The sheriff candidates will include challengers Neal Johnson and Dar Leef and incumbent Sheriff Steve DeBoer. All three are Republicans, seeking the fouryear term. Whoever wins the primary will have no opposition on the ballot in November. The contestants for the eight commis­ sioners’ seats are Don Nevins in the First District; Jim French in the Second District; Sandra James and Marlin Walters in the Third District; Ken' Neil, Hoot Gibson and John Loftus in the Fourth District; Jeff MacKenzie. Mike Callton and Jeff Noteboom in the Fifth District; Clare Tripp and Dee Lowell in the Sixth District; Tom Wing and Jeff Van Nortwick in the Seventh Distric:, and Wayne Adams in the Eighth Distric t. All but Lowell and Loftu: are Republicans, so there will be only two races on the Nov. 2 ballot, unless there are independents who file before the deadline in late July. The incumbents are Nevins, French, James, Neil. MacKenzie, Tripp. Wing and Adams. All commissioners' seats are for two years. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has been meeting monthly since August 1989 for the purpose of hav­ ing intelligent discussions of important public, political and social issues. The longest-running and most consistent pub­ lic forum of its kind in Barry County, it has welcomed opinions and presentations from virtually the entire political spec­ trum. The series, launched nearly 15 years ago by Jim and Beatrice Pino of Nashville, has won a Positive Action for Heather Reed is the new police beat and court news reporter for the Banner and fea­ ture writer for the Reminder. She was hired recently as the summer intern and quickly moved into a naff writer position. She graduated in 1988 from Freeland High School in Freeland, on the other side of the stale near Saginaw. While growing up with her father and step-mother, they raised and trained miniature hones and sent several per­ formance driving hones to American Miniature Horse Association National Championships. After high school and several jobs. Reed decided to follow her long-time ambition to train dogs, but not just household pets. In June 1999, she completed more than 800 hours of instruction at South Carolina K-9 Unt 'ersity at Fallen Rock Kennel -in Mayesvile, South Carolina to learn bow to work for grandparents or aunts and uncles who are raising their grandchil­ train police detection dogs. She is a certified police narcotic and weapon detection dog trainer, as well as having certifications in ken­ nel management, basic and advance* obedi­ dren or nieces and nephews. The birth parents are not able to raise their children for many reasons, including drugs, divorce, desertion and death. This saves the state money by keeping the children out of the foster care pro­ gram but the stale provides no financial support for the care giver. In Barry County, more than 100 families have been identified since 1997 with the care givers raising 146 children. Call Goforth at 269-948-4856 for more information. The caregivers meet 7 p.m. on the sec­ ond and fourth Tuesdays at the COA Building on North Broadway. ence training, and canine first aid. She has trained and placed dogs in other counties, including 2 narcotic detecti-m dogs. She works part-time from home training the police dogs and household companions, spe­ cializing in solving behaviorial prolems for her clients. She works under the business name West Michigan Drug Dectection Services and can be reached for consultations by phone at 269-838-3179 or e-mail at wtnidds@yaboo.com. Always an animal lover, she and her hus­ band have four dogs, three cats and two RN’s / LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool guinea pigs, including a certified bomb and tracking dog by the name at K-9 StooeWall Jackson Reed, a six-year-old purebred German Shepherd Dog who was confiscated from an arsonist in South Carolina. Her hus­ band Carl works on arcade games and all sorts of coin operated machines for a compa­ ny in Grand Rapids called The Game Room Guys. She also has a "hobby" of rescuing animals from bad situations, including a black lab mix female dog she currently is training in obedi­ ence and will start training in narcotic detec­ tion soon. Two yean ago she rescued a female Muscovy duck, with frostbitten feet that had to be amputated, from someone's cooking pot. The duck was recently taken to a wildlife rehabilitation person in White Cloud, where she has around 100 other ducks to flock with. Reed recently decided to go back to school to get a criminal justice crime scene techni­ cian certificate. She has taken many classes both online and at Kellogg Community College. Hastings campus. She hopes to fin­ ish the program within the next year. She and her family have lived in the area for the past 11 yean with their two children Amanda. 10. and Patrick. 7. Her mother and 2 sisters live in Bany County too. “With her background in criminal justice and an ambition to find out what is going on around Bany County in the court system. Heather makes a great new addition to the staff here at J-Ad.” said editor David T. Young. Barry County is currently accepting bids for carpet cleaning. Bids may be picked up at the County Clerks Office at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. For more information please contact: IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay, Mileage Compensation, Blue Cross and AFLAC Insurance, Paid Orientation LAKESHORE KBMB UULnt CMK BBMCO. Me. Tomorrow Award. Barry County Buildings and Grounds Tun Neeb, Supervisor 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 2 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite 306 269-945-1293 Battle Creek. MI 49016 Join our outstanding Nursing Team! Bills will be accepted until July 29, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. 1 maama Tali with Connie a: 900-348-2660 Mon-Fri 9am-! NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals w« be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49056. until 1000 a.m. Tuesday. June 29. 2004. lor the purpose of the folowing: (2) - Combination Radius Dump/Spreeders Box (2) - 64.000 LB GVW Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Trudy 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Donald WIHcutt, Chairman Koffer raanoy, seemowr D. David Dykstra, Mambar tat 2M-M6-0624 www.trademrkreany.ccMn 306 S. Broadway (M-37) • HaaHngs oks»o PROFESSIONALS! �Page 4 - Thursday. June 24, 2004 - The Hastings Banner TVC offers many helping ministries To the editor: 1 am writing in response to last week’s let­ ter in the Banner from R. Cooper about the Thomapple Valley Church and the Habitat for Humanity house in Hastings. First. I appreciate Mr. Cooper for calling attention to people who sene in the church for the community. Service is one of the most important purposes in life. We are here to serve God by serving others. Second, being a part of the hospitality min­ istry al TVC, I’d like to cordinally invite Mr. Cooper and anyone else to our church (if they don’t already have a church they attend) to sec the many ministries we have in the church and the outreach programs for our communi­ ty- We could always use more servants to join us in all ministries of the Thomapple Valley Church. Shirley Allen. Hastings Let your e voice be heerd! Send a letter to the editor! I Bring your special event i photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Church building project misunderstood To the editor: In response to the letter appearing in this space last week about my home and the Thomapple Valley Church, I feel there are some things that must be understood. I would like it known that the people of this church raised all the money and provided vir­ tually all the labor for this project themselves. This allowed our local Habitat for Humanity organization to use their funds and labor force to build another house that same year, and thus two families had homes of their own, rather than one. I would like it understood that because the church sponsored my home, I was given the opportunity for much more input and many more choices than I would have otherwise. The people in charge of each work group were always most deferential to me as the home­ owner. perhaps a bit more than was good for me. Some of the choices I made, such as the one to keep as many of the trees as possible, have turned out to be rather unwise, but I am most grateful to have had die opportunity, and the ability, to make a choice at all. The church worked within the guidelines established by Habitat for Humanity and this, like all Habitat projects, was done with the majority of the labor provided by volunteers. These people all had full-time jobs and fami­ lies of their own and life happens. Kids get sick. Parents get sick. There are weddings and funerals to attend. Household emergencies occur. A commitment that one makes in the spring may not be possible to fulfill by sum­ mer. Life happens. And there is no shame in that. The work groups were small, but they worked hard, and faithfvily. at whatever phase they had chosen. They were always polite, always cheerful, always respectful of me as the home­ owner and I appreciate them more than words Know Your County Commissioners^ can express, for their simple generosity of spirit, if nothing else, for it is this on which the whole world turns. I would like it understood that this was a construction project, the first such undertak­ ing for both the church and myself, and as such, things will go amiss. Communications will not always be clear or concise, and there will be misunderstandings in what was said and what was meant. Measurements will be sometimes inaccurate. Appliances and win­ dows will not always be delivered on the date, and at the time, appointed and jobs that must be contracted out. like water lines and sewer pipes, will wait for the time that can be sched­ uled. And there is no shame in any of that, either. While I experienced some frustrations and some disappointments, 1 also experienced some of the most unforgettable souls I have encountered. Kenny Redmond. The older gen­ tleman with the bandana inside his hat. Marty and Terry. Mike from Quality Aluminum. That nice young man who did the plumbing and the equally nice young Keizer boy who finished the electrical work. Dan. who took such great patience to explain to me what 'boxed cor­ ners" were, even hauling out blueprints to show me. Eldie, who gave me good advice and kept things in their proper perspective. Chris, who worried and fretted and took pic­ tures and built me a beautiful little mini-deck out the back door when plain old stairs would have met code. The guys who set the trusses and earned my immeasurable respect for their sheer bravery. All the people who supported this project financially, some of whom are my neighbors, and my classmates, and my teach­ ers and my friends, and many, many more whose names and faces I will never know. I would like it understood that these people put their faith to work in the best way they knew how and to the best of their ability and talent and skill, and my daughter and I have the great privilege of living, quite literally, in that understanding every day. And there is absolutely no shame m that Anna Piscopo, Hastings Are we truty a land of freedom and iberty? To the editor: I appreciate all those I know for being my friends, and to those I never meet, sure wish I could have met you. And to my chil­ dren and their mother, forgive me that f was not a better person than I was. I left this place 20 years ago with fourton Belgian horses pulling a home we built on a truck frame, and our town car was my ex-wife's riding horse. We had everything we needed. My family enlarged on the road with the addition of a wonderful daughter, and a playmate for Jimmy. We got over in the hills of Cass County cutting timber and skidding. 1 got my leg broken. So there we were, four people, six horses and me with a broken leg, two hands full of crutches and what money I had was in my pocket. I've traveled around many states and know I came home to live out my life in an area that I love. About four years ago I got back home. My son. being born in a birthing room in Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, has been gone all his life, ro he sat in his fold-out chair on the corner at the old gas station. The lady across at the tavern hollered over and said. “What are you doing?" Son said he would just like to talk to folks in town and get to know them. Some while later, up pulled the sheriff’s people. After watching for some while, the officers came over and wanted to know what he was doing. He told than, and he District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) _ James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783 District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & srpall area of Bany Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie. P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073. phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. Ajjmter HERE are THE RULES; J The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion tor compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libekHjs or slanderous will not be pub­ lished • All letters are subject to editing for style, grarr mar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticsms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. District No. 7 ■ Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0496. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. District No. 8 ■ "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457 County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about Clinton’s book? Former President Bill Clinton came out with his autobiography this week. Do you plan to read It, and why or why not? was told that this was private property and he had to go. "Gas station." he said he thought that was odd, that his father was there for 30 yean and neva got asked to leave. James came home and said sure was hard to meet folks out there. I told him to go buy the unwanted coma, if possible. He did. We went to work proving up our ground. People in the village came and helped and all have stated, it’s the best eva. But then along came the DEQ in about six weeks, which said I must be in violation. Last year, while going down Sprinkle Road, a woman neva looked, just pulled out in front of us. We just about got killed on that one and we’re still trying to recov­ a. It’s been quite a trip, and now Tm facing anotha deadline. The Michigan DEQ and the court says I got to move my rocks and dirt back to make the DEQ happy. I thought that dirt to be mine, title had no problems. Have worked hard all my life, stone, run away mules, you name it Oh yeah, the Planning and Zoning office told me I could not build a workshop build­ ing before the home. Sure would like to put my equipment inside. I was cited under the junk yard ordinance. When talking to Spike Dawson at Hastings, Mr. Tonkin was asked about "Smith at Orangeville." Tonkin stated it’s just a mana of time, they had me, and I would lose the land, or let it go back. Now some of my neighbors have stated that they hope not to see it revert back to a mosqui­ to-infested area again. For they want to know who is responsible in case of an out­ break of West Nile. I said, “Neighbor, don't blame me. Folks, to those of you who believe in God, please pray for me. I need your help to get through this one. The only things I’ve done is tend my own land. They used to pay a person to dig ponds and to fill lands to prove them up. After 64 years of experience in life, I know the difference between right and doing them wrong. I came home to live my life out and it looks like it is coming much quicker than expected. Seems like anotha one of them mountains to climb.** This has been a real experience since I have been home. More than I can bear. They are regulating us off our land. And if you think you are free today, go try and do something tomorrow. Not without permits and licenses and permission will you do anything without a problem. I wish some­ one else owned that land, would leave the area that me and my people were raised on and helped to build. It’s hard for me to live in an area that has no liberty nor freedom for its people. Only tyranny and despotism awaits us. Where did our freedom go that God gave us, one which is the right and duty for one to tend their own land? Mike Smith, Stoneman Tks Hnsttaas Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pit*h*r*.. Hastings Bsnnsr, inc. 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It seemed like he might actually be telling the truth.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMU adi accsptod Monday tvoutfi Friday 830 aun. to 530 p.m..Satortay» 830 unto Moon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacoba Sataat>aaRataa:S25 per year In Barry Counly W par yaar In atfoHng counlae S29 par yaar atoeahsrw POSTMASTER Sand addraaa dungaa to. RO. Boa B HasOnp. Mi 48056-0802 Second Ctoaa Postage Paid al HasBnge. Mi 480M �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 2004 - Page 5 It’s wise to hold the line on pay raises Teachers and staff in the Hastings Area School System made a wise public relations move recently by agreeing to no pay raises for the coming academic year. Insisting on increases in these troubled economic times shows the public that you seem to care only about yourselves rather than the welfare of this stale and this country. Pausing and taking a wage freeze when times are tough shows you understand and ate willing to do your pan. at least temporarily. Teachers and support personnel in other area school districts, such as Lakewood and Maple Valley, still are working under the terms of their old contracts thai expired almost a year ago. Employee groups and school board members there should realize they aren't getting a lot of sympathy from the public when plants ate closing, wages are stagnant and some now face prospects of having to take lower paying jobs after being downsized. Taxpayers just aren’t in a generous mood. Even our state legislators, who now enjoy the bloated salaries of just under $80,000 a year after • huge 39 percent increase in 2000. haven't dared to have their pay sweetened in the nearly four years since that fiasco occurred. It's hard to think of anyone in any field who's getting big pay raises lately, except perhaps in the entertainment industry or in pro­ fessional athletics. Or perhaps chief executive officers of huge cor­ porations Mos: of the increases I've heard about around here have been in the 1 to 2 percent range, or no raise at all. So indeed, American workers seem to be shouldering a kit of the burden of hard eco­ nomic times. As I have said here before, it's important that every­ body share in the sacrifices. But health care is getting to be almost as important an issue in labor negotiations. Some workers are agreeing to wage freezes in exchange for simply keeping their medical benefits the same. Il is no secret that health insurance costs have been going through the roof in the last 20 yean. There was a time when employees could get medical insurance without having to pay for it out of their own pockets, but apparently those days are gone forever. Yet public employees, such as state legislaton. stale senators, congressmen and even county commissioners still get some of the best health care benefits, often without having to pay for them. From where I sit, these servants of the people should have to live under roughly the same health care plans as their constituents. The moat important point here is thai Michigan is facing another budget crisis, and our elected officials seem to be sitting around the table looking for ways to tax us out of their financial woes. The Senate voted this week to add soother 73 cents per pack on ciga­ rettes. which if passed by the House, would bring the total tax to $2 per pack. Some would argue this is a good idea because it might stop people from smoking. 1 really can't agree. The people I know who still smoke probably would continue if the tax were $4. It will take more than just a tax increase to reduce or eliminate their addic­ tion. Last week the debate was increasing the tax on mobile home owners and renters and next week it will be something else. Michigan taxpayers are not in the mood for additional taxes at this time, and our legislaton cant seem to find ways to reduce the budg­ et crisis, short of taking away funding of health care for the elderly and kids. Then the best way to solve the problem is a one-time tax all res­ idents pay. Our legislaton shouldn't be putting the burden of solv­ ing the crisis on the people who can least afford it, it's something we all need to pay our fair share. This is no time to be concerned only about oneself, it is time to see the big picture and the greater good for all our citizens. Thank you. Hastings school employees and officLH for showing you understand the problems Michigan seems to be experiencing. Is dropping driver’s test a good idea? lb the editor: This letter is in response to the article in the June IS issue of the Reminder and the June 17 edition of the Banner, about the Michigan Secretary of State dropping the driver's license renewal lest. I am a senior citizen and had Io renew my dri­ ver's license earlier this month. Ten days ago 1 went to the Secretary of State's office to pick up the test book (which 1 do every four yean) lo study for the test They told me. ‘It is not neces­ sary io take the lest any more, so do you want to get your license today?" I could not believe what I just heard. I said, "Yes, I will get my license now." I took the eye test, answered their questions, paid for my license and left. On the way home. I thought this is not right. In the article it is primed that there is no hard test to gel back on the road. If they thought it was necessary in the past. 1 think it is necessary today. In another sentence it was reported that a Secretary of Stale's office representative said having the lest was. “seen as a way to get good information out to drivers." It was supposed lo be a way for drivers to brush up on rules of the road. When you renew your license, there is a Both incidents have served as big motivators in his decision earlier this year to leek the stale rep­ resentative's position, which long has been held by Republicans. Newell is the latest in a long strong of GOP people to hold down the post, including Terry Geiger, Bob Bender and Donald Gilmer. The precipitating cause, however, was a couple of visits to the Legislative Coffee in Hastings, where he asked Newell and Stale Rep. Patty Birkholz questions about what kind of help he might get in trying to start up a new business after being downsized a second time. He said he wasn't satisfied with the respons-v or the lack of them. "I talked a lot, and then was told to let someone else ask questions." he recalled. “After I sat back down, 1 noticed no one else was asking anything »■ I raised my hand again and they cut abort the meet­ ing" He added that he went to couple more coffees J-AD GRAPHICS & PRINTING PLUS afterward to ask about issues like gas prices and the lottery, and he noted Newell was saying the economy now was gelling back to normal, a state­ ment he thought defied reality. “I once made $23 an hour as a machinist, a job setter and tool purchaser," he said. “But now 1 see jobs like these are gone and may never come back. How can America continue to be a great country if will be closed July 5 in observance its middle class citizens are no longer strong and prosperous enough Io buy goods and services?" Born in Grand Rapids 41 yean ago, Brinkcrt graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1983. He almost didn't reach that milestone because of a serious auto accident be was involved in as a junior back In 1982. He received a broken of the July 4th holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday! hip. broken pelvis and both of his lungs were col­ lapsed. He was given last rites, but pulled through. After that he underwent extensive rehabilitation and was told he might never walk again, but he proved medical authorities wrong. “I had a lol of standing up and then falling down again for a couple of yean," he said. Ute traffic crash, however, did cause him to be discharged from the US. Marine Corps., which winch he had signed up under the delayed enlist­ ment program. He said he was told of his discharge while in the hospital al Blodgett Brinkcrt and wife Kelly, a teacher ia the Wayland school system, married in 1984 and they have a daughter. Lindsey, a Kellogg Community College student who helps at the Gun Lake Grind business. The family lives in Orangeville ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The high school already has dropped block scheduling in an effort to save funds, and a similar teaming program at the middle school also might be a deficit casualty. Another area that could be affected by the deficit are athletic fees that many have to be increased. So far the Delton schools have been able to avoid the “pay-to-play" policy other local schools have adopted to in order to save funds. Archer said there may be a possible partic­ ipation fee in athletics, though it may be small. CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN David Brinkert Township, in the Gun Lake area. Brinkcrt said he has no illusions about how tough it is to run against an incumbent Republican in West Michigan. "Yes, I'm an undmdog," be said, “but I think a lot of people are beginning to understand we have serious problems in this state and we a change to try to solve them." The 87th District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. DELTON, continued from page 1 everything is “on the table," facing a possible cut, and it has shown. Archer said, how “finances has taken over sound educational practice now ” One possible move is having a shortened school year. This practice was used in the Hastings Area School System last year and will be continued again this fall. On the shortened school year. Archer said. “I don't find any sound educational practice that it does — 1 find it unsound — but it's not anything to do with education right now. it has to do with finances." days. In another section of the article, they gave some questions for driven to brush up on. on some driving situatioos on the Internet Even when 1 look the written test I know there were several different exams with diff .rent questions and every time people lake it there is the possi­ bility that they may not pass the test if they had not studied the book ahead of time and I feel there are many people who feel the same. Dropping the test may save cost, but does it save more lives? Virginia Alles, Middleville — Fred Jacoba, vice preaideat, J*Ad GrapMca State Rep. candidate is pro-life, pro-gun, pro-worker Democrat David Brinkcrt, who will challenge Stale Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) in the 87th District elec­ tion Nov. 2. describes himself as a pro-life, pro­ gun, pro-worker Democrat Briakert became co-owner of the Gun Lake Grind coffee shop last November with his wife. Kelly, after he was downsized by Bosch, an auto­ related industry. He had worked for Bosch for nine yean before it decided to dose its Grand Rapids area plant and move operations to Brazil. This same downsizing happened to him 10 yean earlier when Nelson Metal Products closed its plant rear GrarafviUe and* moved south. "Rules of the Road" fact sheet, which may include new laws that have passed since the last time the driver renewed. The test was used as a teaching tool, but now it is the responsibility of the driver to continue to brush up on the facts. Where do we find Ibis new law and facts? I think driven, especially senior citizens, should take a written lest and older senior citi­ zens also should be required lo pass a driving test Yes. their eyes should be examined, but what about their hearing, sirens, boms blowing, etc. What about their coordination? When you hear the morning and the late news, it seems like there are more and more traffic accidents these Also discussed by the board is cutting cap­ ital purchases, which are equipment purchas­ es of more than $1,500. The schools often receive the brunt of crit­ icism on funding issues, but Archer noted that the Michigan Legislature also needs to be held accountable for funding schools. With the budget troubles, the school district will have to stop offering a lot of “good things," something that is never good for stu­ dents, he added. The final cuts will be announced al the July 12 meeting of the board. CUNTON STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Contract 1009025-SW-1 Sealed Bide wft bs recsivod by ths Cky d Haeangs, Mkriigan, at the oktoe d ths Cky Ctork, 201 Earn State Beuel Haatinga, Michigan 49066. up to 200 pm. prevaftng local fens on July 1. 3004. and awn pubkdy opened and reed aloud, lor aw ooneeucUon d Contract 1000025-SW-1 The Work ctinalelr of construction d apprardmaMy 780 fewer feet of 30* storm sewer, pkw naw catch beams and reiatod appurtenances ak ae shown on aw Contract Documenta Bide shsk be on s unk price basis w» lump sum prices lor certain kerne of aw Work. The Drowkiga and Project Manuel under which me Work Is to be done are on Be and may be exam­ toad al cay Had, 201 Earn Stole Street. Hearings. MkTOgan 49066; al me plan rooma of aw Bukdare Exchange. 4461 Cascade Road. BE. Grand Rapids. MkMgan 40848; and al aw dfere of aw ENGI­ NEER. Tetra Tech MPS. 3040 Sperka Drive BE. 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No BUto may be wkhdrawn after Ow above deto and tone tor recurving Bkto lor a period of ninety (90) days Sherlyn Courtnoy vny Of rwunyi, racTwy«fi Deputy Clerk _____ NOTICE July 4th Holiday Deadlines for The Sun and News sinews - Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, the Sun and News, the ewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, July 1 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday July 2 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will Friday July 2 at 5 p.m. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP A local unit of government dial cokeda a cummer property lax atwk defer the ookedton of cummer property taxes against the tokowtog property lor which a determent la ctokiwd unU the tor­ towing February 15, A) Homestead property of a taxpayer who to a totaky and per­ manency dtoabtod person, bind person, paraptogic. quadrtaegto. ekgkXe sorvtoaperuon. eigtito veteran. or ekgtoto wktow or wktower, ae dwee persona arc defined to Chapter 9 d me income tax ad d 1967. Act No. 281 dkwPubkc Ads d 1967. being ecotone 208.501 to 208 532 d the Michigan Compkad Laws, or who to 82 years d age or drier, todudtog toe unremarried surviving spouse d a per­ aon who to 62 years d age or oUtr at me tone d deem. and who tor toe prior taxahto yew hed a total houeehdd Income d 825.000 d less B) Property daaaktod or used ae agricultural reel property It the groee receipts d toe agrtouHursi or horttodtursl opera­ tions to toe previous year or me average gross reedpta d toe operation to ms previous 3 years are nd tow man toe household income d me owner to me previous year. 3) A taxpayer may ctokn to a determent provided by me *x> eedton (2) by Itong wkh the treasurer d ms property tax cdtodtog unk an Intent to defer me summer property taxes mat are due and payable to that year without penaky a internal Taxes deterred under subsection (2) mat are nd paid by toe tokowtog February 15 are nd subject to penalUse or Interest tor me period d deferment Contact Jennifer McKeever at (289) 721-4021 tor deferral Hastings City BankD HCB Mortgage Company INTREST. 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June 24.2004 - Pw Hastings Banner Michael A. Kun Dora A. Parkins HASTINGS - Michael A. Kun. age 57 of Hastings, died Thursday. June 17. 2004 at Hastings Tendercare. He was bom Aug. 9. 1946 in Delray, the son of Andrew L. and Mavis A. (Fisher) Kun. Michael was employed at Ford Motor Company and retired in 1999. He served in the United States Air Force from September 1965 to September 1971. Surviving are his mother. Marvis Herriman and sister. Donna (Don) Letang of Waterford, niece, nephew and other family members. Respecting his wishes no services will be Edna Ringla| HOLLAND - Dora A. Perkins, age 87, of Holland died Sunday, June 20. 2004 at the Holland Community Hospital. She attended Central Wesleyan Church and was a past member of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren and was an organist at Woodbury Church for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister. Lyllc Roof and Lois Gamble. She is survived by her husband. Charles and children. Charles (Dick) and Donna Perkins of Holland, Kenneth Perkins of South Haven. Linda and Phil Smith of Phoenix. AZ; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; broth­ er and sisters. Eunice and Marcy Green of Sun City. CA, Beryl Fix of Modesto. CA; brother­ in taw and sister-in-law, Ansel Jr. and Ruth Perkins of Silver City, NM, and Fem Roof of Bradenton. FL; several nephews, nieces and NASHVILLE - Ms. Edna Ringla. age 90. from Nashville, passed away Friday. June 11. 2004 at Tendercare. Private family services were held Monday. June 21.2004. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Funeral cousins. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday. June 28, 2004, at Central Wesleyan Church. 446 West 40th, Holland. Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Living Water in Luther. Mich. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Home, Nashville Services. held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... Rachel Marie Mann-Manic ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings ana churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49030. Pastor. Stove Otanesd (616) 756-3021 ctarch pbooe Sadcy Service: 9:30 im.; Soaday School 1IO im; Soaday Evening Service 600 p.m.: Btbte Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH »5 S. jeflenoto Father Al Randi. Panor. Saturday Maaa 430 pjn.; Suadty Mmks 8:30 ajn. nd 1100 un.: Confcwon Saturday 3:304:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Want State Road. HaaUag*, Mkh. W. Clayton Gamaoa. Faster Sunday School 930 aja.;cinaa for all agea. Morans tontap 10:45 a.m Nanay provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pan. ate: Ratatam or JJ. Bible Quiz «ts 2 through 7 or firw grade). Kid» Ctab or Mor Bible quiz («> 8-12); Youth KaMhes or Teeu Bible Qmz (ages 13-19). Aduh Bible Study - No •T l—n- WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Haaungi. Ml 49058. Rev. Uob Snah. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services Soaday, 1030 ajn.; Soaday School. 9 30 im. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mratoer CM of*e World-Wide Anglican Ca—naina “ 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Chun* Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles F. McCabe ID. Recant Mr. F. William Voetberg. Dtrccter of Music. Saday tontap-I ajn. aad 10 a.m. Children i Chapel rod Sunday School at 10 us. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tnron Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.45 aji Sunday School Hoar. 11 fl) ato. Hnrwng Wontap Service; 600 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 pan. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BOLE Cedar Creek RxL. I nu. South. Patter Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School to 9:45 teto.; Wontap 1IO0 aan.; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer t? ible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wontap 10 ana.-11 tto.; RO. Box 63. Hastntgs. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Pedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotlca Mormon. Service Times: Wontap Service 9:45 a_m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.nt Nunery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-ooctt Saturday nights - Praise Services 730 pan. Fur more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 930; Church Service 1030 aan. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phooe. 269 9454995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax Na 269­ 618-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours, WedJThurs., 9 aan. to I p.m. Sunday Morning: 9.30 aan. Sunday School. 10:45 aan. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pan. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pan. Soutane PreSchool (ages .MM). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m.. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal al 6 pan.). Wednesday 6-8 pan. Jr. High You* (Gr 6. 7 AS). Wednesday. 7 pm. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwjck Rector Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 aan. Morning Prayer. 11 fl) aan. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pan. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more tnformatioa and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http:>'/www churchsceVbet/church/a ndrewman/ or email us at rtrevhustwick • yahoocom. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Wcxxflawn. Hastmg* Pastor Dan Curhe. Senior Pastor. Paster Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 aan. Sunday School far all ages; 10:45 aan . Morning Worship Service; 600 pan.. Evening Service; 700 pan. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pan.. Awana. Sr. andh High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for infotmation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Plater Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nunery. children's ministry, youth group, adult snail group mmtstty, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filed ctateh. Meeting M Be Maple Leaf Gn^. Hwy M-66 math of Assyria Rd.. NmlmBe. Mich. 49073. Sro. Pnue A Worship 10.30 am.. 600 pm.; Wed. 630 p.m Jesus Club far boys A giris ages 4-11 Patton Drvid and Rote MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.- For inforrnMion call I-616-731-5194or I-5I7452-IM6 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH Ok CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hartiags. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Miulrtir David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join ns Sunday- Bible Class I DOO un.; Worship 11 fl) a.m.. 600 F Wednesday: Bible Class 700 p- daaaas for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 ajn. Nunery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 3674061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunler Sunday School 9.15 a.m •Worship 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RnsacR. Ptotor. A mission cl St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 ajn. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Ptotor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 EStaae Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market)., Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Cnutorintg A Visitatiou. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nunery available for all services. Wonhip Services 8:30 and 11 fl) a.m. Sunday School for ail ages lOfl) a.m. Adult electives June through August.. Grow. Grow. Grow... Cafe Berea, Pastor Brian and Heather Teed leading. Danrfog wM Porcupines. Pastor Doo Bnxl lead­ ing. and Six Mgtay hteuengers of God. Jim Dickinson leading. Kid's for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thru Sth grade) during the llfl) Worship Service only. Quizzen 8:30 a-m. and Sunday Evening Service 6fl) pjn. Thursday, 930-11 am. Senior Adult Coffee Hov. Vs ratlin BMe ScM. (Son-Games 2004) Aug. 2-6. 9 x.m.-nooe. All Chun* Picnic. Aug. 7th. 530 pjn. 239 E North Street Hartings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Paster. Thurdsday. June 17 Ballgame; 7:00 p.m. Youth and Family Meeting. Friday. June 187 wedding rehearsal. Saturday. June 19-1:30 p.m. Wedding; 800 p.m. Narcotic' Anonymous. Sunday. June 20 - t.OO A 1000 a.m. Holy Communioc Grwxrmm Deadline. Tuesday. June 22 - 6:30 p.m. Ballgame: 7.00 p.m. Evangelism Outreach; 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; High School Outing. Wednesday, June 23 - 700 pjn. Holy Comtnumon. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hows are MondayThursday 900 ajn_-Noon and 100­ 300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Nooo. Sunday morning worship hows: 8 30 LIVE’ Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 9:30 Refreshmenu. 10:30 Traditional Worship Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastmgs. Mkh. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Paster. Sunday Services 900 ajn. Trodtaonal Wontap: lOfl) a-m Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10:45 a.m Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nunery care is provided for both services. Juae 25 Proybterlan Woaaea's Retreat Mlrblgsa Bcgtaa; June 26 - General AmetoHyUane 27th. Meaben Reopttaa. is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescnpoom" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan DELTON - Miss Rachel Marie Mann-Marzic, of Delton, accidentally lost her life in a traffic accident on June 17.2004. She was bom Feb. 20, 1993 in Kalamazoo and lived her entire life in the Barry CountyDelton area. She had just finished the fifth grade in the Delton-Kellogg Elementary School. She was an active, loving, energetic young lady and was a member of the Navy League Cadet Corps, loved playing soccei, was always being the "Little Mother" around her family, animals were Jike family to Rachel and 4­ wheeler and dirt takes were always fun for her. Surviving are her family. Lonnie Mann. Barbara (Nutter) Mann and Jason Wiessner, Anthony and Sherry (Mann) Marzic. Michael and Laurie (Mann) Brauer, two sisters, Laura Lee Mann-Brauer, Elizabeth Mann-Marzic; one brother. Gordon Mann-Brauer, other siblings, Jason Scott, Danielle Brauer. Christopher Manic, Nicole Manic. Rebecca Brauer. Joshua Manic. Michael Brauer, Matthew Brauer; grandparents. Edijh Mann, Donald and Lori Nutter, Larry and Carol Wiessner, Stanley and Mary Marzic, Raymond and Sharon Mann; great grandparents. Robert Prescott, Naomi Robinson, Catheryn Ball and Delores Lester, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by grandpa Gordon “Pappy" Mann. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. June 22,2004 ai the Faith United Methodist CJnirch of Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden offidMa^ Md New DELTON - Edward J. Austen. Delton passed away Thursday. June 17 at his resi­ dence. Mr. Austen was bom March 31. 1919 in Detroit, the son of Edward and Rose (Willing) Austen. He was a 1936 graduate of Lansing Central High School. Mr. Austen was the former owner of the Friendly Tavern in Lake Odessa, the Playtime Bar, the Red Rail, and the Billwood Inn all in Lansing. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Eagles Aries 1039 in Lansing. On Nov. 3,1980 he married Helen Kimmel Haman who survives, other members of his family include stepchildren Denise Haman of Lansing, Steve (Debra) Haman of DeWitt, Linda (Douglas) Fulk of Haselett. Greg (Sandra) Haman of Miudleville, 14 grand­ children, 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Austen was preceded in death by two daughters. Barbara Underwood, Patricia Manuel; a sister, Betty Chapman and a broth­ er. Roy Austen. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Prairieville Bible Church, Delton, Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. Pastor Bernard Blair, officiating. Private interment Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. the ttfermeni was in East Hickory Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to the needs of the family. Doris M. Holcomb BELLEVUE - Doris M. Holcomb. 100. of Bellevue died June 16. 2004 at Eaton County Medical Center Facility. She was bom March 5,1904 to James W. and Mabel E. (Merritt) Crawley in Baltimore Township. Barry County. She taught elementary school in Hastings and Bany County schools. Doris married Lawrence E. Holcomb on June 25,1927. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her daughter. Bemita Smith; sister. Irene Bridleman; brothers. Kenneth Crawley and Dale Crawley; and grandson. Douglas Smith. She is survived by son. Bernard (Phyllis) Holcomb of Bellevue; seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, two great-great grand­ children; sister. Verdie Sinclair, brother, Gerald (Ada) Crawley; and several nieces and nephews. Doris was a member of the Heritage Hills Bible Church and volunteered as a Sunday School teacher and treasurer since 1936. She was active in the Grange for over 60 years and with the County Extension Service. She volun­ teered with the 4-H from the 194O’s through the 1970’s teaching. Diring World War II she knit­ ted watch caps and scarves for the Army and Navy. Services took place Monday. June 21,2004 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Pastor Jeff Homan officiating. Interment Ellis Cemetery. Memorials may go to Heritage Hills Bible Church. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Battle Creek - Charlotte I. (Wilcox) Edmonds McCarty, age 82, of Battle Creek, died Sunday. June 20, 2004 at home. She was bom July 7, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lavem A. and Lora A. (Bryant) Wilcox. In her youth. Charlotte and her family lived in Kalamazoo. Battle Creek and Dowling. She attended grade school in Battle Creek, and was a graduate of Hastings High School. Charlotte was a lifelong area resident. During World War II. Charlotte worked at Eaton Corporation. She had also worked briefly as a nurse aide. For several years, dur­ ing the 1960’s she worked ai Meijer’s Supermarket in Urbandale. For moat of her life she enjoyed being a homemaker. Charlotte was a former member of Pennfield Presbyterian Church. In recent years she had attended Bedford Bible Church and Pleasantview Family Church. She enjoyed volunteering her time and talents for the Salvation Army Food Pantry, the Charitable Union and the Community Hospital and Battle Creek Health System Auxiliary. She enjoyed bird watching and was an avid flower gardener. Charlotte enjoyed sewing and knitting for others, and enjoyed making quilts for each of her grand­ children. In 1943 she married Harlan C. Edmonds, who preceded her in death in 1961. Later, in 1965 Charlotte married Alvin L. McCarty. He preceded her in death in 2001. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Edmonds) and Doug Worgess of Richland and Peggy (Edmonds) and Jerry Stacy of Battle Creek; a son and dau^uer-inlaw, William P. and Sandy Edmonds of Battle Creek and step daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn (McCarty) and Calvin Roberta of Battle Creek. Also surviving are 11 grand­ children and 16 great grandchildren. In addi­ tion to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Virginia Godfrey. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. June 24. 2004 at Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment will follow at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the Charitable Union. To leave personal messages for the family, please see www.kricyestcsdowdk.com Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. I Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 77ir.r information on worship sen-ice SAND RIDGE BANK Charlotte I. (Wilcox) Edmonds McCarty Irma M. Lancaster HASTINGS - Irma M. Lancaster, age 88,of Hastings, died Sunday. June 20. 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. I Lauren M. Edger HASTINGS - Lauren M. Edger. 91, of South Irving Road. Hastings, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at his daughter's home in Rutland Township. Mr. Edger v/as bom on Sept. 20. 1912 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the son of Isaac and Ernestine (Ullery) Edger. He was raised in Rutland Township and attended the Edger school, graduating in 1931 from Hastings High School. He was married to Gladys E. Bennet! on June 4.1938. Lauren was engaged in farming all his life. Other employment included stringing wire for R.E.A.; E.W. Bliss Company and 25 years with Kellogg of Battle Creek, retiring in 1977. Lauren enjoyed reading western novels and especially enjoyed trapping. Mr. Edger is survived by his daughter. Kay Rowley of Hastings; sons. Rick (Connie) Edger of Sl Simons. GA, Bruce (Martha) Edger of Delton, Steve Edger of Hastings and Brian (Merri) Edger of Tupelo, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brother, Lynn (Peg) Edger of Charlevoix; and sister, Marian Edger of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his wife Gladys on March 12, 1991 and an infant sis­ ter Mary. Services were held Saturday, June 19.2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, of Hastings. Albert Morford Griggs | HICKORY CORNERS - Albert Morford Griggs. 84. of Hickory Corners, (formerly of New Monmouth, New Jersey), passed away on June 14,2004 at his home. He was born October 26, 1919 to parents James E. and Deborah (Roberts) Griggs. He spent most of his life working with his father on their farm raising vegetables. His only sibling. James Griggs (a dean at Western Michigan University), preceded him in death. He attended Middleton schools and gradu­ ated from Leonardo High in 1938. He later graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in agriculture, followed by additional college work to obtain a teaching certificate. He taught general sciences and botany in New Jersey for 23 years. He was a lifelong and active member in New Monmouth Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School Superintendent, building superintend­ ent, leader of the youth group and deacon. In the 1990s be moved to Michigan. There he purchased a home, made many new friends and began a new life. He attended Doster Community Reformed Church and enjoyed his new church family. His new friends found him to be a devoted Christian and friend, a man who felt blessed to grow things, and who shared his garden food and flowers with many. He was especially known for growing picture-perfect tomatoes, earning him the nickname "tomato man". He remained interesting, vital and active, driving to New Jersey to visit friends and relatives twice a year and always present for New Monmouth Baptist Church’s yearly roll call. He will be missed in both New Jersey and Michigan. A memorial service will be held on Sunday evening, June 27, at 6 p.m. at Doster Community Reformed Church, Pastor Steve Slater officiating. His body will be buried near his parents and brother in the Griggs Family Plot at Fairview Cemetery, Red Bank, New Jersey on July 7 at 10 a.m. Funeral arrangements are made jointly by Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, and the Posten Funeral Home in Atlantic Highlands. New Jersey. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. .June 24,2004 — Page 7 Lawrence A. Cox HASTINGS - Lawrence A. Cox, age 83. of Hastings, died Friday. June 18. 2004 at his residence. He was born Aug. 19.1920 in Hastings, the son of Chester and Zelma (Smith) Cox. Lawrence attended Hastings Schools, he served in the United States Army during WWII and was honorably discharged Nov. 9. 1945. His employment included EW Bliss Company and Hastings Area Schools. Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing, travel­ ing, and spending winters in Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marguerite. Surviving are his dear friend and caregiver. Margaret Huey: brothers, Donald Cox of Texas. William Cox of Vermontville; sisters. Ruth Kidder. Thelma Burd and Eva Wilson, all of Hastings; Marjorie Ackley of East Leroy: step-children. Janet Raffler. Ronald Landon, both of Lake Odessa; Blake Landon of Ionia; several step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; best friends. Charles Tebo and Florence Allen; his faithful friend and companion Pepi his dog. Funeral services wereheld Tuesday. June 22, 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Dan Bennett officiating. Burial was at Fl Custer National Cemetery in Augusta with full Military Honors. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Chuck and Doris Shipman's celebrate Heacock to 50th wedding celebrate anniversary 50th Dale Shipman and Eva (Reid) Shipman wedding will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3. 2004. Dale and Eva were married on July 3. 1954 with Rev. Howard Hamblin officiating, at the parsonage. Please send cards to Dale and Eva at 2495 S. Whitmore Rd. Hastings. MI 49058. Robert Jamee Scears ARIZONA - Robert Junes Scears of Apache Junction. Arizona passed away at home on June I, 2004. He was 73. Mr. Scears served in the Air Force during the Korean Wu until he was honorably discha.ged in November 1950. He started two companies “Battle Creek Painting and Decorating" and "Apollo Paint and Decorating” His company was awarded the contract to paint the famous “Honolulu House Museum ' in Marshall . He also was employed by W.T. Grant Company and was named salesman of the year Mr. Scears retired and moved to Arizona in 1990. He started “Bob's Handyman Service" with great success until September 2003. His commitment, devotion and his* ever­ lasting love wu for his best friend and soul mate. Delorese and his children. Mr. Scears is survived by his wife. Delorese; sons, Ruben Jr. (Bonnie) of Arkansas. Zack Scears. and Joel Scears of Arizona: daughters. Mikki and Denise of Hastings, and Dtborah Walters (Michael) of Marshall; a sister, Donna, and niece Susie of anniversary Please jpin our celebration for the 50th wedding anniversary of Chuck and Doris Heacock. You are invited to an open house given by their children Chuck Heacock. Kathy (Heacock) Dunn and Brenda (Heacock) Griffith and family’s on July 3, 2004 from 2 p.m. to ? at 2729 Hall Rd.. Hastings, MI 49058. Phou- (269) 945-9875 or Kathy’s 269-948-0531. Open house for Richard Handy's 90th birthday will be held July 3. 2004 from 2-5 p.m. al Prairieville Bible Church. 12711 M­ 43 Delton. Your presence is the best present If you can't attend cards may be send to 8955 Guernsey Lake Rd.. Delton. MI 49046. 4 generations get together Mom Kristy Cabral, great grandma Betty Backs, holding Kaitlyn Cabral and grand­ mother Thelma James. James Barton celebrates Father's Day with family James Barton of Middleville celebrated Father’s Day with four generations: (left to right). Marissa. Filly. Jim. Jaelin, Collin, Jenny and Clarece. They reside in Oak Park. Minnesota and Milaca. Minnesota. Detroit. He will be sadly missed by all of his fami­ Melissa S. Howell, daughter of Reva and Herbert Howell of Shelbyville, ia engaged to Scott E. Ernstes. son of Deborah Ernstes of Paw Paw and James Ernstes of Jackaon. ly and several friends Harold Kenneth Hilton Richard Handy celebrates 90th birthday | HASTINGS - Harold Kennett: Hilton, age 84. of Hastings, died Friday, June 18, 2004 at his home. Mr. Hilton was born on Dec. 8, 1919 in Woodland Township. Barry County, the son of Lewis W. and Cora H. (Stockdale) Hilton. He was raised in Woodland and Castleton Townships of Busy County and attended the Martin School. He was a veteran of World Wu II serving in the U.S. Army from Oct. 21, 1941 until Oct 1. 1945. Following his military discharge he moved to Hastings. He was employed at the former Hastings Corporation for many years. He was a member of the VJF.W. and will lovingly be missed by his brother, nieces and nephew. Mr. Hilton is survived by his brother. Charles Hilton of Wyoming; by two nieces and one nephew. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister. Alma Goodenough and brother-in-law, Lloyd Goodenough. Graveside services were held Tuesday. June 22. 2004 at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Wayne DeVrou offtciuing. Burial was u Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland TWp.. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Hone, of Hastings. Justir. Ryan Anderson, Woodland and Kathryn Jean Adams. Lake Odessa. Darrin Joseph Kowitz, Hastings and Molly Tisha Jobin. Hastings. William James Morgan. Hastings and Alison Marie Hollebeek. Wayland. Michael Ray Famum, Nashville and Patricia Ann Famum. Nashville. Jeremy Allen Bishop. Hastings and Elizabeth Marie Corrion, Hastings. Dennis Ray Allen, Woodland and Josephine Marie Koan. Woodland. Thomas Richard Simmons, Hastings and Natasha Marie Ward, Hastings. Jerome Edward Coryell III. Hastings and Sara LeAnn Bradshaw, Nashville. John Cornelius Vander Beek, N. Fl Myers. FL and Dana Louise McCamman, Plainwell. Seth Michael Walter. Middleville and Amanda Susan Hesley, Grand Rapids. Gerald Dale Williams. Valdosta,GA and Jessie Danielle Bivens. Bellevue. Joshua David Bums. Hastings and Leah Christine Ordway. Delton. Brian Joseph Carroll. Hastings and Sarah Tennessee. The future bride is a graduate of Martin High School and Western Michigan University. She is an art teacher at Wayland Green-Barton united in marriage Laura Green and Jeny (Knuckles) Barton were united in marriage on June 12, 2004 al the Freeport Fire Station in Freeport, with Vickie Alspaugh officiating. Maid of honor was Sherry Bush, friend of the bride. Bridesmaid was Jessica Claflin, daughter of the bride. Best man was Jim Yager, fire chief and friend of the groom, groomsman was Joe Faunce, asst, chief and friend of the groom. Union High School. The future groom is a graduate of Paw Paw High School and Western Michigan University. He is a Michigan State Trooper at the Wayland Post. They reside in Kalamazoo. A September 25th wedding is planned. GIRL, Paige Ann Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 21. 2004 at 2:28 p.m. to Jamica Sottillie and Rusty Hobbs and. Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. I oz. and 19 inch­ Neil and Kate Hughes to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Neil and Kathleen (Blough) Hughes were married June 27,1954. They have four chil­ dren Dave, Paul and Becky, Tom and Karen and Becky and Berni Armen. They have 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Congratulations may be sent to 7495 Gumsey Lake Rond. Delton. MI 49046. GIRL, Taylor Kathryn Arens, born at Pennock Hospital on May 20. 2004 al 6S7 pjn. to Susan Koykendal. and Todd Arens. Weighing 8 Iba. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. es long. Jo Czinder. Hastings. ing your film to processing. In observance of Independence DayQ we will be closed on Monday, July 5th HASTINGS QUICK LUBE & CAR WASH Includes: Up to 5 qts. Quaker State> Oil Replace Oil Fitter Lubricate Chassis Check and Add Power Steering Fluid Check and Add Windshield Washer Fluid Check and Add Front & Rear Differential Fluid Check and Add Transmission Fluid Check and Add Transfer Case Fluid Check Radiator/Reservoir , aa , Check Exterior Lighting Inspect Air and Breather filters Inspect PCV Valve Inspect Wipers ' Check Tire Pressure x_ With FREE Car Wash We always^ 5: ftonor local ' J comueutors ■ couoons J Hiiand Reopening son95 plus tax During the Month of June Full Service Oil Change Plus FREE Car Wash with Quaker State Oil Hastings QUICK LUBE fi U1 815 W. State St. fj 948-9542 \ Hoars: Mon.-Thurs. 830-530 Frt. 830 - 630; Sat 8:30-330 Not good with any ottw oWsr. Good thru 6-30-04 �Page 8 - Thursday. June 24. 2004 - The Hastings Banner The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for extended hours. This is the second largest event of the year for the depot. Anyone is welcome to come and see the local high school graduation pictures of years past. This year the book containing all the composite photos from all the graduation classes will be on sale. This is a long-awaited event There social was a great success, with tables under the shade of the trees or on the deck. The exhibits from the previous day will be still in place so this combines with a visit to the depot. This year, in the routing sequence of three local goups, the Lions Club had the choice of grand marshal. The reception is to be held in the evening of July 1 following the 6 p.m. parade Thursday. July 1. This is the second year for an evening parade. The reception will be held in Fellowship Hall with Lions Club members hosts for the reception. The is an index included. There will be school public is invited. The reception for Grand exhibits as well. Marshal 1-aveme Eldridge will be from 7 to The Lake Odessa High School alumni 9 p.m. banquet will be held Saturday al St. Art In The Park is coming on Saturday. Edward's Family Center. At last report, the July 3. There will be publicity next week. reservations were filled for the 300 capacity. The Blanchard House at Ionia is open There will be an ke cream social at 6 p.m. Sunday afternoons for the summer from 1 to Sunday, June 27. at the Depot/Museum. This 4 p.m. is the second year for this event. Last year’s Looking far ahead, the 12th annual Depot Day is to be on Saturday. July 31. Thelma Walkington and family were hosts to the Moore family last Sunday. This family is oce of those detailed in the Ionia County Family History book. Those attend­ ing were from the families of Mary Stretch of Greenville and Kathleen Stout of I-cValley neighborhood. John Moore and Leora States of Lansing. Families also Lake Odessa Department of Public Works Director Ray Hummel confers with a foreman on the Emerson Street paving project Monday's Lansing State Journal had an obituary for Edward Austen of Delton, who formerly owned the Friendly Tavern of Lake Odessa and similar establishments in Lansing. Flyers for the 70th Lake Odessa Fair are available in some of the local stores, free for the taking. First events are in June 30, with the youth dog show and be/vyweight hone pulling. Thursday features the harness rac­ ing, the evening parade and antique tractor pull. Friday brings beef and sheep judging, the youth horse show, harness racing, bobbin lace demonstration, super cross racing. Saturday has dairy judging, draft bone show, more harness racing, lightweight bone pull and a teen dance. Sunday, July 4. features harness racing, quilt show for Ladies' Dey and a scramble track race. The fair concludes Monday, July S, with puff pedal pull and children's games, youth horse racing, and in evening die demolition derby, followed by fireworks. There are special ticket prices with a $10 price covering all rides certain 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! Commercial Properties Land Contract Refinance PAYOFF THOSI^^ RATE CREDIT Cash-Out = HIGH INTEREST CARDS' -J Debt Consolidation Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes ( land) 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park r] YES! YES! YES! *5 YES! fl YES! f YES! f YES! by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Drinking distress Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for seven years. Each year, we get into a huge fight about his drinking. 'Steve* is not an alcoholic, but he can't hold his liquor. When Steve is sober, he's a great father, a wonderful husband and a hard work­ er. When he's intoxicated, he becomes criti­ cal, insulting and silly in from of his children. His friends are drinkers and drug addicts, and they're a bad influence on him. My father was an alcoholic, and I don't want to end up like my mother She always locked us in a room so my father wouldn't hurt us. He was never physically abusive, but Mom always feared it was possible. 1 don't want to live that life again. I have threatened to leave when Steve comes home drunk. Then he will stop for months, maybe as long as a year, but it starts all over again as soon as his friends ask him to come over. He always promises be will quit drinking, but then he does it anyway. Should 1 leave him? - Distraught in Ohio Dear Ohio: Steve may not be a textbook alcoholic, but he definitely has a drinking problem. Unfortunately, ultimatums will not get him to slop. He must want to do this for himself. Since there are children involved, please don't give up without checking your phone book for Al-Anon (al-anon-alaleen.org). Steve also could use a new group of friends. The ones he has now aren't doing him any good whatsoever. A lousy choice Dear Annie: Boy, you women sure stick together.* I'm talking about the letter from ben left Friday for a week-long trip to New York. Its first concert was to be in Rochester, N. Y.. hometown of director Dr. Rot ert Oster. They win sing in several cities on their tour. Mrs. Lester (Virginia) Yonkers underwent "Extended Family in Massachusetts," who wanted to invite the ex-son-in-law out for' dinner, but their daughter, "Jenny," objected. Sometimes Jenny wouldn't let them see the grandchildren if she didn't get her way. You told those parents to stay friendly with the ex, but not to invite him for dinner, and that they should be more "sensitive' to Jenny's feel­ ings. To hell with Jenny's feelings. Why should the parents kowtow to her demands? Tell her to get a life and leave her parents alone. She shouldn't be asking for a divorce and then bolding the children hostage until she gets her way. Shell end up alienating her children from herself, not from their father. The parents should spend time with whomever they want Jenny should leant that not everything revolves around her. - A Real Angry Man in South Carolina Dear Angry Man: A lot of readers were upset with Jenny. We were, too. However, given the choice of seeing their grandchildren or having dinner with the ex-son-in-law, we opted for the former. Jenny is manipulative, but that doesn't alter the fact that the children arc what's important here. We doubt the grandparents want to alienate Jenny and risk losing their grandchildren just to prove a point It's a lousy choice to make, but there it is. decorated cakes, firuit and veggies. The ser­ mon and hymns reflected a man's role as a father. We read in Lakewood News thai the street project on M-50 may not be finished until October due to delays caused by excessive rains in May. Work has begun on two new houses in the Klein area on the north side of Vedder Road just west of Bliss Road. The Ionia Weekender has listed sales of property, including that of Randall and Barbara Klein to Bemadine Carr and of Ronald and Sherry Michigan Ho® Fb.uce MAILBOX days and select hours. The Lakewood Community Chorus mem- ycwOJ UnHcq MCtQflpftF unnren were hon­ ored during coffee hour on Sunday withltwo Kathy Seese and her aunt. Pan Beriage, answer questicis about their display at the United Methodist Women's meeting. Tan bottles of white vanilla were among the souvenirs they brought from Mexico. jinnies Klein to David and Usa McCau 1. Last week street paving came to the worst sections of Emerson Street; namely the west end of the street from the Riel and Barrone properties west to Twin City Foods and Pleasant Street to Jordan Lake Avenue by the Shoemaker property. Barbara (Gilliland) Bosworth had ortho­ pedic surgery last week The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in town on Monday June 28. at Fellowship Hall. Cornerstone United Methodist Church on 68th Street in Grand Rapids has sponsored several work missions. The three most recent trips were to an impoverished area of Mexico. In the summer 2003 trip. Bill Walker and Rob Kruisenga went as pharma­ cy workers. Pam Dykehouse Beriage was on a repeat trip and she was accompanied by niece Kathy Seese of Clarksville. On Monday. June 14, Kathy and Pam were at Central UMC to speak to United Methodist Women about their experiences. They helped with dispensing vitamins, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other items we consider necessities, but which are a treat to the peo­ ple in the district they visited. The county genealogy society met June 12. This was a sharing time with some inter­ esting stories about works in progress. There were some first time visitors. Ellen Willimen of Portland and Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park served refreshments. Lori Fox will speak at the July meeting about get­ ting children booked on family history. Fatal betrayal Dear Annie: I have been married to "Phoebe" for 17 years, and we have three children. Fifteen years ago, Phoebe had an affair. She was remorseful, and I wanted badly for our marriage to work, so I forgave her. I thought we had become stronger because of it, but I was wrong. Last year, she had another affair and left me and the kids for the other man. I suggested we go for counseling, but she refused. I offered to do whatever was neces­ sary. but she's not interested. My heart says to wait it out, but 1 don’t know if I can ever trust her again. What should 1 do? - Hurt in South Dakota Dear S.D.: Accept the fact that marriage takes two people and Phoebe doesn't want to be one of them. Get some counseling for yourself to learn how to deal with her betray­ al, and to work on ways to help your children through this difficult time. FOR SALE BY OWNER . OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JUNE 26,2004, from 2 to 4 pjn. XI OOPS! I 269-945-6280 Dear Annie: I met my fiancee, "Donna," nine months ago. We've been engaged for three months and plan to marry in August Although we are compatible in most ways, there is one thing that disappoints me, and I need an outside opinion. The night we got engaged was a wonderful evening on board a cruise ship. When Donna and 1 returned to our stateroom, the first thing she did was hop into bed and turn on the TV. I was amazed that she would make such an unromantic move, but I chose not to bring it up and eventually fell asleep. The next day, I told Donna that I thought watching TV was an unusual way lo spend her engagement evening, but she feh it was no big deal. To her credit, she didn't do it again — until now. We spent last weekend at a fancy hotel, and Sunday morning started making love in bed. Next thing I knew, ahe turned on the TV. This time, I asked her point-blank, "When did you pick up the habit of watching TV dur­ ing romantic moments?" Donna insisted it was not a problem. Well, it IS a problem for me. Is this a sign that she has no interest in lovemaking? Does it mean she finds our sex life boring? Could it be related to something in her past? I’m really confused. The problem is serious enough that I plan to discuss it aft a pre-mnrital seminar we have scheduled. Without some solution acceptable to both of us, it may be the end of this engagement. - Where's the Romance in New Mexico? Dear N.M.: We think the pre-marital semi­ nar is an excellent place to discuss this, bat here's our take on it Either Donna is addicted to TV. or more likely, she is avoiding aex at those moments when the pressure to perform is most intense. During these special times, she may feel obligated to make sex memo­ rable or believe you expect sexual "extras.” She also may not enjoy sex as much as you do, .and it's possible you over-romanticize the moment and have unrealistic expectations. No matter how delicate, it is best to disuua these issues before marriage, especially if they are deal-breakers. Good luck. Dollars, not dinner Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter about "Sue," the hard worker whose boss rewarded her by insisting she attend a compa­ ny dinner. Sue was so unnerved that ahe quit You may be right that Sue has anxiety attacks, but here's my opinion: I, too, cringe at the thought of after-hours gatherings with co-workers. I commute over an hour to and from work. As a wife and mother, my evenings and weekends are full of other obligations. After a long day on the job, I am just plain tired. Even a "reward dinner* is just one more thing to do. If Sue's employer wants to reward her, bow about a bonus or a paid day off? I know that's something I would appreciate. - Mary in Pennsylvania Dear Mary: You weren't the only one who said employees appreciate money more than any other "gift" from their employers. Bor sei, take note. Reitiring support Dear Annie: My husband retired two years ago. I have several friends whose husbands also are retired, and we are looking for some kind of support group. This is a difficult time for many spouses. Most of the information available suggests that we continue to coddle our husbands, while our feelings do not seem to be important. After years of dedicated support and ever­ present concern, it is vital that we now have help. Any information would be appreciated. - Grosse Point, Mich. Dear Grosse Point We searched for a national support group for spouses of retirees, but came up empty. (Readers, if you know of one, tell us.) Meanwhile, consider starting your own. Someone has to be the first If you get a group up and running, please write, and we'll make sure our readers hear about it Goodluck. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell (Sorry, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Call today! TV turnoff 236 Nelson Street, Hastings This home has curb appeal! Own this well maintained home on a large nicely landscaped corner kx with mature trees and shrubs. Located on the comer of S. Broadway and Nelson, close to schools. 3 bedrooms. 1 bathroom, main floor laundry room w/ample storage; kitchen w/kxs of cupboards. ALL appliances stay; 2-stall attached garage PLUS separate 12x12 workshop w/electricity. A MUST-SEE to appreciate. Asking $126,700. For more information call 269-948-8664. 09532967 and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcastJiei, or write lo: Annie s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page ai nww.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 2004 - Page 9 18N-1BW 18VM9N 1N8-I9B1 1MI-1M3 1W2-1M3 1983-1984 1904- 1985 1905- 1986 1904-1907 1987-1988 from TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Meyers/Eckart School By Joyce Weinbrecht This weeks column is Meyers!Eckardt School, Township. about the Woodland Meyers-Eckardt District #6 The Meyers School was held in a log house which stood on the farm of Dennis Meyers in Section 2. School was held in the log house until 1870 when a new frame schoolhouse was built. The last term in the log house was taught by Wesley Meyers. At the annual meeting held in September. 1865. it was decided that the parents of the students would provide one-half cord of hardwood per student to use in heating the school. The wood was to be delivered to the school, split and ready to bum by December 1, 1865. In October of 1865 $8 was raised to build outhouses by assessing $1 per stu­ dent. The outhouses were to be in place by Nov. 1, 1865. Joseph Simmons was elected director fur a three year term at this October meeting. In 1870 a new frame schoolhouse was built for the sum of $856.26 by J. and J.C. Armstrong Brothers. Samuel Meyers was elected director for the new school. The first teacher in the brand new building was Mrs. Anna Barnum whose son C.J. Barnum would later become the first superintendent of the Woodland Consolidated School in 1923. The school year was divided into two terms, three months of winter school and three months of summer school. The new school became known as the Eckhardt School. District #6. In 1877 Fred Wagner was school direc­ tor. At the annual meeting held in September of 1877 it was decided to pur­ chase the wood for heating the school from G.W. Meyers for 74 cents per cord, hardwood, cut into two foot lengths and split ready to be burned, delivered to the school. At this meeting it was decided to hold three and one-half months of winter school and three and one-half months of summer school. For the fall term of 1881 there was 38 students enrolled ranging from age five thru age 18. Martha King was the teacher. In 1892 the graded school system was begun under the supervision of Carrie Grozinger. Because the students were required to stay at home and help with the work there, consequently missing school, it was not unusual to find a third grade class which was made up of students ranging in age from eight years to age 15. Books used in the graded schools included Harper’s Reader, the Harrington Speller. Harper's Arithmetic, Harper’s Geography, Reed and Kellogg Language Book, Harvey's Grammer, Barnes U.S. History, Spencer Copy Book, Townsend’s Civil Government, Brand's Physiology, and the Webster Dictionary. The Eckhardt School was included in the consolidation with Woodland School District #1 in 1923. The schoolhouse was sold to J.A. Gerlinger for $250. He made it into a workshop. Meycrs/Eckardt School District M WnmBaeif Taw-kip. Barry Co—ty 1884*1885 1865-1866 Dtotrirt ScMGradcd Mate Mcytn 31 Samml Mtym 30 Jate Maym Jr. 18 Jatai Mayan Jr. DaaW I aww DaaM Laaarm WaaM^tanBatedw WitetegiM 8»N6ir 1868-1867 1867-1448 1848-1849 1889-1878 1870- 1871 1871- 1872 1872- 1873 1873- 1874 Joarpk Steam Jmrpfe Steam SaaredStowtl Samml Mayan Sareeai Mayan TtareMy Btegkam Samml Mayan Sanaa! Mayan IB58-1S99 1999-1848 1848-1861 1861-1662 1842-1883 1883-1884 1081 1802 1882-1883 1W3-1884 1804-1885 1885-18N 1800-1087 1087-180 1889- 1890 Jacob J. Eckardt 1890- 1891 Jacob J. Eckardt 1091-1892 Jacak J. Eckardt Fred Waiter 68 WMtam McArtimr 91 54 54 98 WTteaai H. Mc Artknr 67 Jacak J. Erkardt Jacob J. Eckardt Jacob J. Eckardt Jacob J. Eckardt — Jacob J. Eckardt 37 65 40 45 30 JJ. Eckardt JJ. Eckardt JJ. Eckardt JJ. Eckardt J J. Lxkardt JJ. Eckardt JJ. Eckardt 18 Sources: Rural Country School History Barry County Historical Society. Duda. Johnson was principal al Haslett before he came to Lakewood in 1999. succeeding Steve Secor. Johnson last week said he applied for the position because he saw it as an opportunity to be superintendent where he had worked for 25 yean. “It was a good experience and Mike will do a good job. I look al it as a win-win situation. Atme and 1 love it here in Lakewood and we're glad we’re going to stay." Johnson also applied for a superintendent 51 position at Grandville in May 2002. At that time, Johnson said every time he visits anoth­ er school, he takes mental notes and on a visit to Grandville really liked what be saw. “They are like Lakewood and really value education,** he said. In other recent school-related news. Lakewood Assistant Superintendent Dave Doozan suffered a cardiac event Friday. June 11. He was first treated at Pennock and then taken by ambulance to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. He said he had a 90 percent blockage in his left aorta. A stint was inserted. Doozan is beck to work three days a week four hours a day until further notice. Doozan also was an applicant for the superintendent's position st Eaton Rapids ear­ lier this year, but was not hired. LEGAL NOTICE THS RRM ts A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT840 TO COLLECT A D€BT. ANY INFORMATION OTtAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ FOB’ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTAFY DUTY. . mortgage sale Datauit has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 5, 2002 and recorded June 12. 2002 in Instrument Number 1083096, Barry County Records. TL^e is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Nino Hundred TweNe and 63/100 Doiars ($200,912.63) including Interest at toe rate of 12.05% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, nodoo is hereby given that toe mortgage wB be foroctoood by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan P-™- OrtJu*y22. 2004______ The promises aro located in the Township of Bany. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of East Big Gifcey Plat according to too recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate. Pago 18. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaM be 8 months from toe date of such sate, unless toe property is determtneo aoanooneo in accoroance wnn mgla §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shel bo 30 days from toe date of toe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredoeing mort­ gagee can reacted the sate in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resoiuion wlto toe borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any. aro limited ootely to toe return of toe bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: June 17.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomte Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221 1538 <»»•«, Short Foractoaura Notice • Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 4 ASSOCIATES USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 838-7400 F YOU >• ARE to ACTIVE MRJTARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: DEREK J. VELTE, A SINGLE MAN and STACEY R STREETER, A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., fMERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's succes­ sors and’assigns GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION DBA DITECH.COM. Mortgagee, dated March 20. 2003. and recorded on June 3. 2003, In Document Number 1105660 Bany County Records. Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is cleaned to bo due at the date hereof toe* sum of SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY AND 35/100 DOLLARS ($66,190.35), todudtog internet at % per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby jrven that said mortgage wil bo foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan, at 1D0 o'clock p.m., on July 22, 2004. Said promtoes are situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are LOT 10, BLOCK 11. HJ. KENRELD ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9. TAX PAR­ CEL ID# Q8-55-2354)e»00. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate unless deter mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case too redemption period shaN be 30 days from too date of such sate. Dated: Juno 14.2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS”) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA Ditech, Com. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hiite, Michigan 48334 enemas MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? rtu* . ■ • :< w<il sott..j sunut. >*» 269-792-0655 Fax: 254-792-0755 _____ 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Ml 49348 mao_________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Note* la hereby given that the Bany County Planning ComnMon wB conduct a pubic hearing on June 29, 1004, el 7:00 pjn. In tn Community Room or tn Courts ft Law Butting located al 205 West Court St In Heeongs, MfcNgan. nw eubiect al too pubic hearing wB ba tn oomldoraion at tn loiontig amendment k> tn 107S Bany County Zoning Ordknnco, ae amended. MAP CHANGE A140M nequeet to raaone property In Section 20 <4 Haattoge ToeenHp (eee baton) The Soutt 221/2 acres o< tn North 32 112 acme ol tn Weet 1/2 ol tn East 1/2 <4 tn NE 1M o< Sac. 29. T3N. EXCEPT tnt pert lying Soutoi Weal or anging Hwy. M-37. ALSO EXCEPT a parcel otlandlntnNE1/4olSoc». T3N, ROW. deecrtoed as beginning al a point which lea due Eaet 1322.50 ft.; tiSoutiOl Deg 01' Weal 70S ft ti South 00 Deg 15* Weet 500.10 h from tn Nonh IM poet <4 Sec. 20. th Souti dog »S Eaet 301 ft ti Souti 00 Deg Iff Weal 35321 ft ti North 80 Deg tS Weal 20130 ft ti North 17 Deg 14W Weet 50 ft to South 72 Deg 453CT Waal 155 8 to tn Eaet 50 toot right ol way of M-37 Hwy. to NWty Mong a curve to tn M of 8044.42 tool radtos tor 36.32 ft tn chord of which beers North 25 Dog 55 Wsst lor 3630 ft to North CO Dog 15* East 321.42 8 to tn point of bog. ALSO EXCEPT commsnrtog si too Intorasctton ol tn E/W IM Ins of Sac. 29. T3N, R8W. wlto tn oomsrino ot 8F37 Hwy; to North 28 Deg 3S Wool along sed oentorttoe 553.70 ft to North 50 Deg 52* EaeL 55 ft to the East right o< way ol said M-37 Hwy: to North 25 Dog 38-Weet. siong said right ol way Im 153 h to ths true place ot beginning; to South 25 Deg 38' East, along said right ol way 103 ft; to North 89 Dog 52* EaoL partoNi wih said East and Wool IM me 41930 ft to North 00 Dog OSUtT East along toe Eaet moot too Weal 1/2ol too EsM 112 ol tos NE IM at said SecSon A dWsncs at 310 ft to Souto 89 Dog 52'Won 354 ft to South 85 ft to SWty to too ptoos ol beginning. ANo Escaping tn SW 300 8 along M37 Hwy tost le atemdy zorted C-3. Al ol tn above msniomd property Is locnod In Bony CouMy, in ti MKTMpBn. kinrootod persons desiring to pisunt toot vtoan on too propoood amondmoM. oNnr vorbsly or to wrtong. wB tn given tn opponurty to be hoard at tn above monltomd bme and piece. Any wrtBon roeporne ray be moled to tn addreee Mad baton or tend to (28P) 948-4820. The prapoeori amendment to tn Bany County Zoning Ordknmn la avakbto tor pubic Impocion at tn Bany County Pteming Office located N 220 W. Stato SI In Haoings. MoNgon. I^rween the hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ctoeer! between 12-1 p.m.) Monday totough Friday. Please cal tn Bany County Ptening Otoce M (289) 945-1290 tor lurtnr MormWon. The County ol Bony wB provide neceeeery ausBary aids and oervtooo. such as ttgrnrs tor tn hearing Impaired and audtatopeo ot printed mnirisB being considered M tos mesOng. to Mrtduato wSh dtoatMse al too mssingtosertog upon Ian (10) days nodes to tn County ol Bony. IndMditet with rtiNiBitt rwy*tog eudtey aids or sorvtoss shook: contact tos County <4 Bany by wrttog or cm tn Wtowing: Mcheol Brown. County AdmHantor. 220 W. Stato St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (280) 945-1284. Contact Nick Barlow pbbcbases bbb befibbbces HUB SOME MBBTSME CANTU COM Grand Rapids, Ml | Phone 616-877-4235 « WHTTE EIXPHAOT SALE June 26,2004 8am-2pm 239 E. North Street, Hastings MI Grace Lutheran Church (across from TenderCare Nursing Home) proceeds benefit Puppet Praise Ministry From m m m M aa no ao m no Two Lakewood school officials staying, despite job sear 54 47 14 13 17 17 34 25 28 JJ. Eckardt JJ. Eckardt 1097- 1098 J J. Eckardt Lakewood Superintendent Gunnard Johnson was one of three finalists for the Haslett superintendent's position, replacing Robert Regan, but the Haslett board decided to promote its high school Principal Mike Frederick Wagnar Fred Wagmr Fred 1808-180 Jacob J. Eckardt 1096- 1897 J J. Eckardt 1874- 1175 Saareai Mayan 1875- 1874 Predarick Wa^ar 1878-1877 1877- 1871 1878- 1879 1879- 1888 1888-1881 24 JJ. Eckardt 1989-1910 1918-1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 1913- 1914 1914- 1915 1915-1914 1918-1917 1917-1918 1918- 1919 Osa B. Crook 1919- 1928 Bartha W^am 1928-1921 BtoiaW^m 1921- 1922 Bertha W^am 1922- 1923Caacailiiata0 wkh w—w—4 Towaahip. 1892-1893 JJ. Eckardt 1093-1094 J J. Eckardt 1895-1094 J J. Eckardt Director Year JJ. Ecfcartlt AR (Agricultural Rural Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial). DabbteS. Smith Barry County Cterk �Page 10 - Thuraday. June 24.2004 - The HaoMnge Benner Delton’s Tamminga signs scholarship with CMU by Brett Bnrotr Sports Editor Delton Kellogg'i Shinne Tamminga added another lint lo a senior season filled with first place finishes, which included the Division 3 state high jump championship. Tamminga signed a scholarship and a National Letter of Intent Tuesday morning to join the Central Michigan University Women's Track and Field team next season. She is the first female athlete from Delton Kellogg to receive an athletic scholarship at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 level. “It'll be lots of work, but it'll be fun 1 think. It'll keep me out of trouble." Tamminga said as she prepared to find some trouble at the beach Tuesday afternoon. Four hour practices in Mount Pleasant are still a couple months away, but Tamminga has a week before her pre-season is set to begin. “Conch told me I wouldn’t start 'til July I," said Tamminga That's the date she's sup­ posed to receive her summer work out sched­ ule. “One of my friends, Shannah Fisher, told me. 'I have one of them for soccer, and it's hell doing everything every day.’" Fisher, also a recent Delton Kellogg gradu­ ate is getting ready to join the Olivet Women’s soccer program when the season begins. Tamminga's last meeting with CMU bead coach Karen Lutzke was over the weekend of June 11-13 at the Midwest Meet of Champions on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. The Midwest Meet of Champions is a four team Senior All-State Athletes Track and Field Meet composed of teams from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and maybe Western Pennsylvania. Each stale fields a seam of its best senior athletes for this mythical battle for track and field supremacy in the Midwest, says the event's website. “It was so hard, not just for me. but for everybody, for all there stale champions, to get bock into it." said Tunminga. “I was a state champion and now. oh, I have to go do it again." Thmminga finished tied for fifth in the high jump by clearing 5-2. The Michigan girls' finished third with 136 points, behind Ohio's total of 162 and Indiana's 157. Tamminga did what she could to help the team, even participating in the event she "retired" from to take on the 300-tneser hur­ dles for the Panthers. She finished eighth in the long jump at 15-3L5 when one of the scheduled Michigan team members decided not to compete. “With an athlete as talented as Shanna, you kind of put her wherever you need her. in the hurdles, in the long jump, in the high jump." said Delton Kellogg girls’ coach Jim Gibaon. “When you get an athlete like that, sometimes they can’t develop their skills enough in one event to (win a state title)." Mixing up events has worked out well so far for Tamminga. Early indications are that it was the begin­ ning of her unretirement from the long jump. Tamminga is expected lo compete in the high jump for the Ch'ppewas. which woo their first ever MidAmerican Conference (MAC) Outdoor Track and Field title in May. She will most likely also be tapped lo compete in the heptathlon for the Chips, which will take advantage of many of the skills she put to use at Delton Kellogg “Il's the shot pul. the high jump, long jump," said Tamminga, listing the events of the heptathlon, “javelin, I don't know how that'll go. but I'll wing it, an 800-meter run. a 200, and the 100-meter hurdles, which I'll have to practice a lot for." The scholarship offer is for $2,800 a year, and could increase if Tamminga succeeds with the Chippewas. “It'll be different not being the best." said Thmminga. “It’ll be a change for me." There is a chance that success could come sooner, rather than later. CMU senior Jackie Botin won the high jump at the MAC Championships with a leap of 5-8, just two inches higher than Tamminga's Delton Kellogg record leap of 5­ 6. The second place leap in the champi­ onships was 5-6, and the next best height by a Chippewa was 5-125. “I can get up there with all the crazy train­ ing they're going to put me through." said Tamminga Recent Delton Kellogg graduate Shanna Tamminga signed her scholar­ ship offer to compete with the Central Michigan Unrversity Women's Track and Field Team on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) She is just happy that her athletic abilities are helping her pay for school. She plans lo study fashion design at CMU. It wasn't 'til the end of her senior season al Delton Kellogg that the colleges really started to lake notice. “The momentum started coming with what she did ar the end of the year," said Gibson. “That stale meet, that wasn't about winning the state championship. It was about character - getting it done when things are lough." Now comes waat could be the toughest test of an. training for the fall while friends call her to the beach. Delton’s Shanna Tamminga, left, takes the baton from teammate Katie SmoczynsM in the 1600-moter relay race during the Panthers' Division 3 Regional Meet at Houseman Field In Grand Rapids. (Hie photo) Keefer Memorial slo-pitch tourney returns to Lake 0 The Ronnie Keefer Memorial Slo-Piteh Tourney will be add July 10 and 11 r Lakewood High School. The Ronnie Keefer Memorial Fund has helped to sponsor Ronnie's AU Stars, a little league team in Lake Odessa, Keefer's former men’s softball traveling team the Mid Michigan Merchants, an area cheerleading team, as well as other athletic adventures in the area. The cost to play in the upcoming tourna­ ment is $150. The cost will help provide umpires, awards, and any proceeds go to the and below. There will be a men's D and below division and a Co-ed division. Keefer passed away in August of 2003. in Kalkaska while participating in a charity motor cross tun. This is the second year of the event Last year's tournament raised nearly 52.000. ' For more information, regarding sign-up. or for those interested in donating raffle prizes, or general sponsorship contact Kelly Brown at (616) 374-8066. (269) 838-0324, or by e-mail at merchant41ifeebotmail.com. memorial fund. Hit your own balls, 47-core Ronnie Keefer If feistier foes is all they Local ball players help AAU team to third place wanted this is a great deal The Kazoo Blues, a 19-U Senior Boys AAU basketball squad, finished third in the National Championships held in I don't think the combining of the SMAA and the TRAC was the best move for Maple Valley. If all the Lions were looking for waa stiffer competition, they made a good move. Greensboro. NC June9-13. Playing against Class B schools like Brooklyn Columbia Central, Stockbridge. Albion, and Hillsdale, should provide mote of a challenge than taking on Class D schools like Webberville and Morricx. That won't hold true for every sport in every season, but overaB things should work out of players from around the state, which was that way. The Lions didn't get the worst deal out of the bunch. I think that honor is reserved for Olivet, which doesn’t have any new competition, and will now be the big fish in a small pond. For those that don't know yet, the Southern Michigan Athletic Association and the Tri­ River Athletic Conference have combined lo form the Southern Michigan Activities Conference. Maple Valley and Leslie from the SMAA will join TRAC schools Albion, Brooklyn Columbia Central, Hillsdale, Stockbridge, and Parma Western in one of two divisions. The small division will include SMAA schools Olivet, Webberville, Morrice. Lansing Christian. Bellevue, and Dansville. This conference will begin play at the start of the 2005-06 school year. The biggest disappointment for me is that Olivet and Maple Valley will be broken up. It win be moat disappointing during football season. It's still almost guaranteed that the two teams win meet on the gridiron, but 1 did have to preface that guarantee with an Delton Kellogg's Nathan Farrell and Maple Valley's Akok Malek joined a group defeated by the Martin Brothers Select team from Waterloo, Iowa, that won went on to win the championship. The Kazoo Blues finished second in the pool play that led to the weekend tourna­ ment There, they defeated teams from South Carolina and Georgia to get them into the semi-finals. The Blu-s were eliminated by the team from Iowa after leading at the end of the first half. It was the first time in the tourney that the Martin Bros. Select team bad trailed in the tourney. The team from Iowa came out and eventually took control of the game, but the Blues gained lots of respect from their opponent. The Kazoo Blues U-19 AAU basketball team poses with it's third place trophy after the National Championship Tournament in Greensboro, NC. Team members, from left, are Nate Orozco of Lawton, Nathan Farrell of Delton Kellogg, Josh Jorkasky of Traverse City St. Francis, Coaches, John Buchanan and Steve Dunning, Justin Webb of Benton Harbor, Cortney Jennings of Kalamazoo Central, and Akok Malek of Maple Valley. (Missing from photo is Coach Walter Hal.) almost. Michigan versus Ohio State is a great rivalry, but would it be if the Buckeyes were in the SEC and the Wolverines in the Big Ten? Would Duke versus North Carolina be as big in basketball if the Tar Heels were in the Big East and the Dukies in the ACC? I doubt it I guess it has worked on the college level to a point Nebraska and Oklahoma can still have a good football rivalry with a North and South division, but that's different There is still only one Big 12 title. It’s not the Big 12 Small and the Big 12 Big. Lion head football coach Guenther Mittelslaedt brought another interesting point to my Kruisenga wins sportsmanship award at Albion attention last week. $. Every school system in America it seems is in a budget crunch. It seems like every week I bear about a new school being added to the pay-to-play list look out Middleville and Delton. It seems like this merger could end up being a money-pit The Maple Valley v. Olivet football game has to have the regular season gate in either Lakewood graduate Cindy Kruisenga recently received the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Associations' Sue Little Sportsmanship Award. Kruisenga. a senior on the Adrian College women’s tennis team this year, was 4-7 playing second and third singles for the schools' athletic program. Why chance losing that? I expect there to be extra travel costs as well. Brooklyn is a long ways away, but it's closer than Hillsdale. 1 probably still believe this for selfish reasons, more Maple Valley versus Delloo Kellogg contests, but I liked the way the Lions would have fit into the Kalamazoo Valley Association. • Paw Paw is supposed to be out. and Kalamazoo is closer lo Nashville than Hillsdale or Bulldogs. At the end of the conference tournament, the M1AA coaches choose the winner of the award. Little was an Albion College graduate in 1954 and conference singles champion who died in a car crash late that Brooklyn. Maybe none of this will be a problem. Maybe the Lions will love their new league. Maybe soon a couple more teams will be added and the new SMAC can divide into three divisions with the Lions and Olivet in the same set of teams. A set of teams that would include a few shorter trips. I guess the kids can be happy, they might get to miss last hour so they can get to their 7:30 game on time. Karen, left, and Cindy Kruisenga are members of the Adrian College varsity women’s tennis team. year. Kruisenga is just the seventh Bulldog ever to win the award. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 2004 - Page 11 24 Hour Challenge results reflect remarkable efforts hj Patricia Johns 10 226.6 Lucas A Rodenhouse Grand Rapids Mi 11 219.1 James D Hoovler Rockford Mi 12 150.4 Jonathan Yonkers Grand Rapids Mi 13 126.7 Curt Wood Minneapolis Mn 14 96.2 Brian W Updike Grand Rapids Mi Staff Writer While no local riders came out on top of their age divisions, the National 24 Hour Challenge held on June 19 and 20 revealed some incredible efforts. The 24 Hour Challenge includes a 125.6 loop around the perimeter of Barry county, a 23.7 loop through the Gun Lake area and then an overnight loop of 7.5 miles. Riders could complete as many of the third loops from 7:15 p.m. on Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. The last rider came through the final checkpoint at 7:59 a.m. Each cyclist was trying to reach their per­ sonal goals. Mechanical or physical problems kept some cyclists from reaching their goals. Others found the very chilly overnight tem­ peratures (44 degrees at 2 a.m.) very uncom­ fortable. Efforts by the Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters kept riders well fed from the Friday night spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast to pizza arid barbecue sandwiches and hot cof­ fee until 3 a.m. on Sunday morning. Families and friends crewed for riders and more than 150 volunteers worked under the direction of Skip and Diane Overmyer and the 24 Hour Challenge Committee. Rest stops and check points were at Lakewood Middle School. Baseline United Methodist Church. Delton Public Library and Sandy's Country Kitchen in addition to the TK Middle School. The event ended with a breakfast provided by the Caledonia McDonalds and a ceremony with awards for top riders in each age divi­ sion. The route was modified this year since the event started at the middle school, instead of the high school due to the construction. As the strains of bagpipe music from the Kalamazoo Pipe Band echoed across the area, cyclists wound down the service road to Bender Road in the watery sunshine Saturday More than 400 riders started at 8 a.m. from the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School in the National 24 Hour Challenge. Tandem cyclists Dawn and Jon Humphrey completed 126.7 miles. N24HC Results 2004 Category Results are listed by rank in age division, mileage, rider’s name, city and state. All the results are listed below. F18-24 # Mi Rider City State 1 310.3 Laura Melendez Grand Rapids Mi 2 189.1 Anna J Kleinsorge Columbia Mo 3 111.7 Haley Edwards Camarillo Ca F25-29 # Mi Rider City State 1 376.6 Andrea L Sutherland Samia Ontario Can 3 256.6 Lori Caruso Samia - Ontario Can 2 256.6 Carla Murphy Clio Mi 4 189.1 Julie A Gavran Columbus Oh 5 53.8 Tammy Vansprange Hastings Mi F30-34 # Mi Rider City State 1 310.3 Michelle A Dulieu Webster Ny 2 256.6 Missy J Havlick Clayton In 3 202.9 Sara R Troutman Lansing Mi 4 192.4 Tammy M Bauer- Weyer Garden morning. Then riders streamed down Middleville's Main Street as they worked to meet their per­ sonal goals. The high mileage by a woman was the 440.2 by Karen McKee from Bowling Green, Ohio. She broke her own record of 428 miles which she set last year.She is in the 45-49 age division. The 470.2 miles set by Ladislave Optis of Toronto did not break the record for high miles for a man. This year cyclists had to bat­ tle against a significant headwind during day­ time hours on Saturday which may have reducedmiles. Also receiving a standing ovation on Sunday morning was Rosemary Thomas of Indianapolis. Indiana. She js thc oldest woman, at age 71. to participate in the National 24 Hour Challenge. She rode 202.9 miles. The highest mileage from a local rider was the 347.8 set by Mikael P. Henriksson of Hastings followed closely by Randall Bertrand's 340.3. He is also from Hastings. Tim Curtis of Hastings rode at a 20 mile per hour average as he ended at 257.8 miles. He stopped at midnight. Tammy VanSprange of Hastings complet­ ed 53.8 miles. Rexann Brehm of Middleville rode 180.4 miles. Christopher Keizer of Hastings rode 256.6 miles. First time rider Sam Wilkinson of Middleville completed 126.7 miles. Jeff White of Caledonia completed 289 miles, Eric Kimber of Caledonia completed 204.1 miles. Philip Krey of Middleville stopped at 172.9 miles. Wayne Curtis of Nashville reached his goal of completing one of each Loop for a total of 157.9 miles.Middleville resident Michael Gormley finished at 7:58 ajn. on Sunday morning with a total of 262.9 miles. Chuck Wilson finished his third 24 Hour challenge with 96.2 miles.Ron Brehm of Middleville reached 180.4 miles. Michael O’Donnell of Hastings ended at 187.9 miles. Recumbent rider Joseph McLaughlin of Caledonia completed 96.2 miles. 8 713 Cheryl A Hosier- Claflin Mason Mi 9 Mi Rider City State 1 302.8 David Rupar Sussex Wi 2 301.6 Stosh Mintek New York Ny 2 301.6 Michael Krasilovsky Oberlin Oh 3 264.1 Leonard R Adams Belding Mi 3 264.1 Chris M Puehler Jr Belding Mi 4 240.4 Jason Minier Belding Mi 5 202.9 Brian Kass Menominee Mi 5 202.9 Steve Tally Wyoming Mi 6 64.8 David P Bartnicki Jr Wyandotte Mi F55-59 9 Mi Rider City State 1 249.1 Patty A Jackson Hudson Oh 2 187.9 Judy A Watt Toronto - Ontario Can 3 79.6 Peggy E Howorth Toronto - Ontario Can F60-64 9 Mi Rider City State 1 96.2 Cynthia Me Kean Saugatuck Mi M25-29 9 Mi Rider City State 1 470.2 Ladislav Optis Toronto - Ontario F65-69 9 Mi Rider City State 1 210.4 Isabelle E Sheardown Cookstown - Ontario Can F70+ 9 Mi Rider City State 1 202.9 Rosemary Q Thomas Indianapolis M3O-34 9 Mi Rider City State 1 409 James M Trout Seattle Wa 2 379 Bryce Walsh Chicago I) 3 346.6 Robert D Hayley Taylor Mi 4 325.3 Matthew D Falk Grand Rapids Mi 5 285.4 Brian C Baker Sparta Mi 6 274 Shawn R Adamski Berkley Mi 7 256.6 Peter J Farr Hamilton - Ontario Can 7 256.6 Christopher S Keizer Hastings Mi 7 256.6 Mark S Potgeter Grand Rapids Mi 8 249.1 Chad W Morton Grand Rapids Mi 9 235.3 Kenneth J Myszkewicz Whitewater Wi 10 211.6 Mark Winters Grand Rapids Mi 11 202.9 Kevin Buter Waterloo - Ontario Can 11 202.9 Robert Campbell Jenison Mi 12 181.6 Lou Lamoureux Herndon Va 13 180.4 Blaine Kelley Williamston Mi 14 150.4 Edward C Roles Chicago II 15 126.7 Samuel F Wilkinson Middleville Mi 15 126.7 Brett Randolph Sidney Oh Can 2 319 Roger J Bonga Lowell Mi 3 302.8 Carlos Flores Berrien Springs Mi 4 280.3 Shawn Lewis Wyoming Mi 5 279.1 Bertrand Hauss Alhambra Ca • 6 265.3 Brian Yost Portage Mi 7 262.9 Brian W Cochran Caro Mi 8 255.4 Kory Mackinnon Samia - Ontario Can 9 241.6 Jason G Floyd Kentwood Mi M18-24 M35-39 9 Mi Rider City State 1 462.7 Brian K Tober Chatham II 2 440.2 Robert J Fry Waterloo la 3 407.8 Robert M Schaller Peoria I) 4 386.5 Stephen M Scbofer Red HUI Pa 5 377.8 Steve M Havlick Clayton In 6 340.3 Randall M Bertrand Hastings Mi 6 340.3 Michael Hollan Madison Wi City Mi 5 180.4 Angela J May Wilmette II F35-39 9 Mi Rider City State 1 309.1 Susie Rabiah Shaker Hts Oh 2 250.3 Laura A Johnson Ann Arbor Mi 3 126.7 Helene J Beer Strongsville Oh 3 126.7 Diane J Murphy Lake In The Hills II 4 71.5 Darcy N Bidigare Hint Mi 5 44.4 Wendy E Acorn Baltimore - Ontario Can F40-44 # Mi Rider City State 1 440.2 Karen Me Kee Bowling Green Oh 2 324.) Jody Me Curdy Scarborough- Ontario Can 3 317.8 Jarmila S Gorman Evergreen Co 4 316.6 Carolyn H Calcutt Comstock Park Mi 5 264.1 Annette G Weingate Byron Center Riders in the National 24 Hour Challenge zip past Baseline United Methodist Church on Saturday. June 19. Mi 6 240.4 Resa M Remus-Stariha La Salle II 7 180.4 Christine M Graham Westerville Oh F45-49 # Mi Rider City State 1 316.6 Valent A Copeland Grimsby - Ontario Can 2 279.1 Laurie Mac Donald Medina Oh 3 202.9 Peggy Me Intyre Dublin Oh 4 71.5 Karen Scaife Innisfil - Ontario Can 5 34.4 Petra M Peterson Warrenville II YMC/A Camp Algonquin F5O-54 f Mi Rider City State 1 379 Nancy D Guth Stafford Va 2 362.8 Merry Vander Linden Vacas 4"' Ol .11 I \ I Will A II \ D\\ Bloomfield Hills Mi 3 301.6 Kate Hendrickson Chicago II 4 249.1 Nancy A Lange Wyoming Mi 5 219.1 Nancy Mills Chagrin Falls Oh 6 217.9 Kim Soule Rockford Mi 7 180.4 Rexann Brehm Middleville Mi OPEN Sunday 1-4 ibmpmmmibc of BARRY COUNTY Suiulax. .|ul\ 4lh <«: 3< i iiulil .1111 r I ii i win k- Cost: (Tickets purchased at the door' $7.00 per adult / $2.00 per child Activities: (6:30-9:301 (2M1MS-4M7 THORNAPPLE-KELLOGQ SCHOOLS 2,400-sq-ft custom built ranch. 4 bedrooms. 3 futt baths on nearly 1-acre wooded lot Main level has 10-ft. ce*ngs, master suite with walk-in closet, large 2nd bedroom. 2nd full bath, family room with custom-built fieldstone fireplace, large laundry room, kitchen and dtnmg room with sliders to deck. Finished walk-out lower level has 9-ft. codings. 2 large bedrooms, full bath, great room and lots of storage. Professionatty installed underground sprinkling and beautifully landscaped. AH kitchen appliances included. Price reduced: S212.900.00 comsoob • • • • Climb Spirit Mountain • Ride Spirit Mountain's Zip 1 ine lake out a Paddleboat. Canoe or Kasak Suim/Wade at the YMCA Swimming.Hole Play Games on the Camp's Vthletic Field. Sand Voiles hall Court or Basketball Court Meal; (6:30-9:30) Hot Dogs or Brats. Baked Beans. Coleslaw. Cookies and Punch Fireworks: 10:00 or so BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH TH! YANKHS 4th ot July, 7 p.m. vs. Peoria (firework* after game) Opens 8 p.m. - game home stand Join us for all the fun! Sre the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium Food Sponsored by: P.O. Box 252,2055 Iroquois ItaH, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (289) 946-4574 • Fax: (269) 945-2631 www.ymcaoftwTycounty.org Old Fyme Bakery Double A Cookie Company Plumb’s Tom's Market �Page 12 - Thursday, June 24, 200' - The Hastings Banner CHALLENGE, continued from page 11 7 331.6 James T Kariovec Shaker Hts Oh 8 310.3 Thomas A Berube Chicago II 8 3IO.3 Brian Me Ewen East Lansing Mi 9 302.8 Troy A Smith Avon In 10 301.6 Louis W Huffman Columbiana Oh 10 301.6 David B Ringey Beverly Hills Mi 11 12 13 14 15 289 Jeff White Caledonia Mi 286.6 Robert Lalley Holland Mi 266.5 Brian R Seven Ada Mi 265.3 Charles Mattison Madison Wi 256.6 Mark S Alexander Swartz Creek Mi 16 250.3 J Andrew Clayton Lebanon Oh 16 250.3 Mark A Harrison Naperville II 16 250.3 Steve A Otolski La Porte In 17 242.8 Brian E Carrigan Ada Mi 18 234.1 Tom M Seiler Cheektowaga Ny 18 234.1 Kevin Taylor Lowell Mi 19 229 Brian Caron Rochester Hills Mi 20 225.4 Bryan Moffitt Rr #1 Bowmanville Can 21 211.6 Tim G Ewing Wheaton il 22 210.4 Michael T Culley Marion In 23 204.1 Eric J Kimber Caledonia Mi 24 202.9 Philip J Pascucci Wayland Mi 15 187.9 Carl Otte Grand Rapids Mi 25 187.9 John C Menhart Grand Rapids Mi 19 20 21 Can 21 22 22 22 Mi 22 217.9 Peter K Zippie Lansing Mi 205.3 Jim R Kreps Chicago II 204.1 David F Howson Samia - Ontario 204.1 Mark J Spialek Warrenville 11 202.9 Dan Me Allister Frederick Md 202.9 Mark A Andree Holland Mi 202.9 Chris Cavaliere Farmington Hills 202.9 David J Watkins Cuyahoga Falls Oh 22 202.9 Dennis L Thome Birmingham Mi 22 202.9 Peter B Worden Traverse City Mi 23 181.6 Dave W Pin Samia - Ontario Can 24 172.9 Philip L Krey Middleville Mi 25 165.4 Mark A Williams Beverly Hills Mi 25 165.4 Mike S Apgar Grand Rapids Mi 26 157.9 David P Bartnicki Wyandotte Mi 26 157.9 Wayne T Curtis Nashville Mi 27 150.4 Chet A Grodek Chicago 11 27 150.4 Todd M Antrim Fife Lake Mi 28 126.7 Joseph M Bartnicki Highland Mi 28 126.7 Fred Seamon Chicago II 29 109 David Weng Shaker Hts Oh 30 96.2 Raymond J Grodek Arlington Hts II 31 34.4 George M Grodek Countryside II 26 157.9 Michael Wycoff Grand Rapids Mi 27 150.4 John Dontas Samia - Ontario Can 27 150.4 Aron T Dietzel Grand Rapids Mi 27 150.4 Jon V Coretti Rockford Mi 28 96.2 Robert L Tharp li Niles Mi M 40-44 # Mi Rider City Stale 1 409 Eddie Delgros Hermitage Pa 2 401.5 Gary E Waggoner Elkridge Md 3 372.7 Dan J Rupar Merrill Wi 4 347.8 Terry Arnold Clover Sc 4 347.8 Mikael P Henriksson Hastings Mi 5 332.8 Bruce J Ford Toronto - Ontario Can 6 331.6 James W Rathbun Grand Rapids Mi 7 325.3 Eric Overton Berea Oh 8 324.1 Otto Weyer Jr Garden City Mi 9 309.1 Rainard M Beer Strongsville Oh 10 302.8 Mark A Spahr Ann Arbor Mi 12 301.6 Mark A Butler Leetonia Oh 11 301.6 Tim Zych Alto Mi 11 301.6 Brian A Curtis Walker Mi 12 286.6 David A Fik Hudsonville Mi 13 264.1 Kris T Rogen Rushsylvania Oh 14 257.8 Troy L Miller Fowler Mi 14 257.8 Gregory M Dalton Anderson Sc 15 234.1 Robert L Berkstresser Rockford Mi 15 16 17 18 234.1 Robert Moore Sharon Wi 232.9 Alan Landheer Jenison Mi 227.8 Robert P Vogt Sr Salem Oh 226.6 Jeff R Boui Walker Mi M45-49 f Mi Rider City State 1 4S5.2 Steven Niziekki Hudsonville Mi 2 417.7 Frank A Seebode Delaware Oh 3 409 Glenn A Dik Grand Rapids Mi 4 394 John Fuoco Lewistown Pa 5 371.5 Marc A Pritchard Cattaraugus Ny 6 347.8 Nace Magner Bowling Green Ky 7 340.3 William H Smith Frederick Md The Area Golf Tournament was held 17 256.6 Jerome W Dvorak Frankfort 11 18 250.3 Joel A Lawrence High Point Nc and Mike Diamond was second 81-81. In the second flight, Mike Krueger won with an 85­ 78. Kevin Nanzer was second with an 85-79. Jon Jacobs won the third flight with a 92­ 83. and Chris Cooley (93-84) and Andy Jenkins (90-87) tied for second. In the fourth flight. Mike Richey won with a. 95-89, and Jim Peurach took second with a 97-92. The players are broken down into their Sunday flights based on Saturday’s results. If a player finishes more than nine-strokes bet­ ter Sunday than they did on Saturday, their scores a bumped up into the higher group. REGISTRATION NOTICE To Th* QuoWflod Elocton of THE COUNTY OF BARRY Bactton to be htod on Taaaday. AugiNt 3.2004 DEBORAH S. MA3SMN0 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK M5O-54 * Mi Rider City Stale 1 402.7 John C Buffington Livonia Mi 2 392.8 Richard N Eischen Toledo Oh 3 3’6.5 Peter Phillips Wynnewood Pa 4 379 John J Guth Stafford Va 5 370.3 Phillip R Farber Ann Arbor Mi 6 355.3 Marc A Talsma Grand Rapids Mi 7 340.3 Gene G Ter Horst Byron Center Mi 8 324.6 James Hack Essexville Mi 9 317.8 Gary J Trap Grand Rapids Mi 10 316.6 Raymond P Fortman Schenectady Ny 11 301.6 George C Ammerman Evanston II 12 286.6 Brace D Behnke Cedar Springs Mi 13 281.5 Michael L Adams Him Mi 14 280.3 Angel A Milevski Rochester Hills 8 339.1 Terry Krall Cannel In Mi 9 334 Sam Baugh Clinton Mo 15 279.1 John Lewis Traverse City Mi 9 334 Jeff Weible St Louis Mo 16 272.8 Mark E Lindgren Greenwood In 10 324.1 John Brown Ann Arbor Mi 17 270.4 Dennis E Muiphy Traverse City 11 310.3 Bill F Drake Petoskey Mi Mi 12 309.1 Rick E Lehto Auburn Hills Mi 18 264.1 Gregory E Blake Grandville Mi 12 309.1 Gary John Michalek Northville 18 264.1 Bob J Law Vickers Hts-Ontario Mi 12 309.1 Gary C Berk Ludingtor Mi Can 19 2629 Michael J Gormley Middleville 13 301.6 Michael G Casey Evergreen Park Mi D 20 257.8 Russ Loomis Williamsburg Ma 13 301.6 Rick D Smith Samia - Ontario 21 256.6 Fabio G Zones Thunder BayCan Ontario Can 13 301.6 Martin Burg Hudsonville Mi 21 256.6 John F Reaves Grand Rapids Mi 13 301.6 Uoyd W Willis Jr Rogers Oh 22 255.4 John E Farrow Plainfield In 13 301.6 Glenn N Foy Indianapolis In 14 295.3 Tun M Obrien Mason la 23 250.3 David R Ide Petoskey Mi 24 247.9 Daniel J Updike Greenville Mi 15 265.3 David P Licatovicb Potterville Mi 25 241.6 Dale J Piper Jenison Mi 16 257.8 Christopher M Coburn Shaker 25 241.6 John O C Pemberton Jordon Hts Oh Ontario Can 16 257.8 Tun S Curtis Hastings Mi 26 237.9 Kaz Horie Tiffin Oh 17 256.6 Mark A Jensen Augusta Mi 27 235.3 Eugene R Vandal Thunder Bay17 256.6 Ed Kones Tallmadge Oh Area goH tourney settled in play-off Saturday and Sunday at the Hastings Country Club, and came down to a two-hole play-off. Caledonia's Brian Hudley, the defending champion, bested Hastings Robert Wager in the Championship Flight play-off after they completed 36 holes of golf tied at 146. Hudley scored a 73 on both Saturday and Sunday’s 18. Wager shot a 72 Saturday, then a 74 Sunday. A total of 65 players competed in the annu­ al event Brock DeGroot won the First Hight 81-81, 19 242.8 Thomas V Lawrence Seattle Wa 20 217.9 Dennis E Jeffers Gaines Mi 21 210.4 Raymond J Victor Appleton Wi 22 205.3 Jim W Rosa Noblesville In 23 204.1 Mike Weingate Wayland Mi 23 204 I Casey Cross Holland Mi 24 202 9 Richard J Trowel! Brattleboro Vt 25 196.6 James Rollo Fairfield Oh 26 187.9 John Nuiver Jenison Mi 26 187 9 Mark A Hall Muncie In 27 174.1 Bill Bechek Petoskey Mi 28 165.4 Phillip J Piltch ScarboroughOntario Can 28 165.4 Bruce E Sellers Lansing Mi 29 126.7 David V Ladd Kalamazoo Mi 29 126.7 Joseph W Steams Dutton Mi 29 126.7 Dan M Dubes Rockford Mi 29 126.7 Gene A Wenzel Cleveland Oh CAROLERGANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 Con Rd. Balovuo Ml 40021 Phono 209 75M003 3241 Wood School Rd, MMdwRaM 49333 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TOWNSHP CLERK JUNEP.DOBTW JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E Cowing Rd. Hootoige Ml 49058 1815 Lacey Rd. Dwrfhg Ml 49050 Phono 289 948-2288 Phono 289 721-9906 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK Phono 299 948-8893 155EOrchardBLDaBonM 49048 9752 Evart Rd. Nashvtoe Ml 49073 Phone 289 8234171 Phone 517 852-1859 WILMA DAMELS CARLTON TOWNSHF CLERK 85 Welcome Rd. HaeOnge Ml 49068 11031 WVdaood Rd. ShotoyWto Ml 49344 Phone 269 945-5990 Phone 289 872-7149 Ontario Can 28 232.9 Manooch Shadnia Mundelein II 28 232.9 Stephen Friedman Glenview 11 29 220.3 Paul P Kajmowicz Thunder BayOntario Can ------ ... 29 220.3 Glenn S Armstrong Highland Park II 30 219.1 Peter J Leiss Toronto - Ontario Can 31 217.9 Rick C Bainter Nappanee In 31 217.9 David A Hockctna Grand Rapids Mi 31 217.9 Gerald Bagierek Douglas Mi 32 211.6 Kenneth N Lehto Royal Oak Mi 33 205.3 Jeffrey S Moffett Fenton Mi 34 204.1 David L Meridith Downers Grove II 36 202.9 David S Meyer Grand Rapids Mi 35 202.9 Joe Florian Dublin Oh 35 202.9 David Campos Grand Rapids Mi 37 189.1 Charles Boumiea Eaton Rapids Mi 38 187.9 Michael Reese Pittsburgh Pa 39 17Z9 Steven J Wistie Brockway Mi 40 165.4 Rick Duncan Harrisville Mi 41 157.9 Steven R Welton Sachse Tx 42 150.4 Vincent M Miceli Glen Ellyn II 42 150.4 Gerald W Eby Traverse City Mi 42 150.4 Larry G Ezack Thunder BayOntario Can 43 126.7 Gary Gilbert Arlington Heights II 43 126.7 Ross A Hickman Central Lake Mi 43 126.7 Michael D Chinski St Joseph Mi 44 96.2 Chuck R Wilson Middleville Mi 45 713 Craig A Welton Kentwood Mi 45 71.5 Bill R Duggan Battle Creek Mi It was cool Saturday as more than 400 cyclists rode down Middleville's Main Street just after 8 am. on June 19. M55-59 * Mi Rider City Slate 1 340.3 Glen Steen Tillsonburg-OntariO Can 2 325.3 Rick L Roberts Grand Blanc Mi 3 316.6 John L Calcutt Comstock Park Mi 4 307.9 David Westerholm Lombard II 5 301.6 Robert O Jackson Hudson Oh 6 294.1 William S Skinner Grand Rapids Mi 7 271.6 Thomas D Curtis Rockford Mi 8 264.1 Louis J Vetter Medina Oh 9 240.4 Earl W Hill Britt la 10 234.1 David J Geerlings Holland Mi 11 226.6 Michael Groce Delaware Oh 11 226.6 Douglas G Wood Muskegon Mi 12 225.4 Arnold C Devlin Thunder BayOntariO Can 13 221.5 Kenneth J Pokora Waukesha Wi 14 211.6 Steven A Grossman Chicago II 15 210.4 Elmer W Deiks Jenison Mi 16 205.3 Dick Hojnacki Solon Oh 17 202.9 David L Orr Traverse City Mi 17 202.9 Brace W Gibson Grandville Mi 17 202.9 Jim Siegel Grand Rapids Mi 17 202.9 James 3 Wilson PlainweU Mi 17 17 Mi 17 18 19 19 20 202.9 Thomas A Nowak Saugatuck Mi 202.9 Stephen E Sheridan Saugatuck 202.9 180.4 150.4 150.4 126.7 Wayne Lencmeyer Darien II Ron Brehm Middleville Mi Ray Landfair Cedar Mi Timothy Reese Pittsburgh Pa Robert L Steinmeier Long Grove a 20 126.7 George M Kuzma Naperville II 20 126.7 Samuel S Comer Grand Blanc Mi 20 126.7 Gerry L Brindel Charlevoix Mi >20 126.7 Timothy Sheehan Charlotte Mi M 60-64 * Mi Rider City State 1 325.3 Claudio Vacas Bloomfield Hills Mi 2 324.1 John G Gallovic Willoughby Oh 3 294.1 Algie W Murphy Gaines Mi 4 287.8 Larry E Bell Peninsula Oh 5 217.9 Gale Long Casper Wy 6 210.4 Keith J Me Ewen Cookstown Ontario Can 7 202.9 Greg C Rolek St Cloud Mn 7 202.9 Edwin B Wistie Brockway Mi 8 195.4 Clarence L Doombos Caledonia Mi 9 187.9 Michael H Odonnell Hastings Mi 10 180.4 Gene A Cochran Midland Mi 11 174.1 Geoffrey M Gadd Toronto Ontario Can 12 172.9 Dennis A Vanderwall Earl Park In 13 165.4 William G Rizek Chicago II 14 126.7 Leonard J Meyer Tucson Az 14 126.7 Roy Crain Taylor Mi 15 96.2 James M Houck Dewitt Mi 16 71.5 Robert C Martin Milford Oh M65-69 f Mi Rider City State I 370.3 James G Hlavka Racine Wi 1 370.3 James W Cartwright Muncie In 2 309.1 Andrzej Kurkowski Superior CAMP MICHAWANA^ Chrirt it tint 10115 SNontoM.OaBDn Ml 49040 M70+ f Mi Rider City State 1 210.4 Richard G Lawrence Lexington Nc 2 202.9 Howard A Davis Concord Oh 3 96.2 Bill H Porter Saugatuck Mi 4 715 Jerry Meike Riverside Oh Rec-S * Mi Rider City State 1 339.1 David Balfour Marietta B 2 324.1 Mhyee Snowflake Az 3 319 Larry D Graham Westerville Oh 4 316.6 Steven Surette Cannel In 5 277.9 Ed G Carrigan Ludington Mi 6 264.1 Paul Bruneau Portage Mi 7 255.4 Murray Cleland Orillia - Ontario Can 8 202.9 Randy D Johnson Yorkville II 8 202.9 Robert Palmer Walled Lake Mi 9 172.9 Robin L Allen Howell Mi 10 96.2 Joseph W Me Laughlin Caledonia Mi 11 71.5 David H Towns Belvidere II Tmf f Mi Rider City State 1 340.3 Mark K Bettinger Westfield In 1 340.3 Karen K Isermnger Westfield In 2309.1 Steven A Turner St Charles 11 2309.1 Melanie A Wulf St Charles II 3 264.1 Laurie J Doering Portage Mi 3 264.1 Ronald F Doering Portage Mi 4 219.1 Beatrice A Murray Grand Rapids Mi 4 Mi 5 219.1 Richard S Murray Grand Rapids 211.6 Jeff A Kleckner Commerce Township Mi 5 211.6 Gloria J Wilson Belleville Mi 5 211.6 Abram V Bangma Grand Rapids Mi 5 211.6 Rosalie M Bangma Grand Rapids Mi 6 202.9 Jodi A Verbragge Grand Rapids Mi 6 202.9 Clarence J Verbragge Grand Rapids Mi . 6 202.9 Gregory D Peterson Oakville Ontario Can 6 202.9 Lie Peterson Oakville - Ontario Can , 6 202.9 Karen L Robinson Belle Center Oh 6 202.9 Dan D Robinson Belle Center Oh 7 126.7 Dawn R Humphrey Caledonia Mi 7 126.7 Jon C Humphrey Caledonia Mi Tmm * Mi Rider City State 1 355.3 Jeff Stephens Worthington Oh 1 355.3 Wayne Genzer Corpus Christi Tx 2 77.6 Joseph Middleton Cleveland Oh 2 77.6 Thomas E Black Cleveland Oh Youth Camp • Retreat Center • R V Campground WOODLAND MOSQUITO CONTROL 'MsEHF |, 'fhterfmni. mhtry, sports, handcrafts. 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Maa«nge Ml 49068 2481 Hooto Rd, HeeOnga Ml 49068 Phono 289 948-9890 Phone 289 948-2194 HASTINGS CITY CLERK SUSAN VUETSTRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200 E Mnto BL Mtodtovtoo Ml 49333 Phone 209 045-2408 Phono 289 795-7202 JNDAEDOY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M43 Hwy. Hastings Mi 49058 156 8M«t\ Woodtand Ml 48897 Phone 269 948-2484 Phono 289 387-4915 JANICE C. UPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK NOTICE TO BIDDERS County Hoad Commo. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O Boa 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. untt 10:00 ajn.. Tuesday. July 13. 2004. tor the purchase ot the following: (1) Articulating Wheeled loader Specifications and additional sitormation may be obtained al the Hoed Commieeion Oihce al the above address Al proposals must be plainly marked ss to their contents The Boerd reeervee the hght to reject eny or M proposals or to waive regularities In the best interest ol the Commission BOARD Of COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY 5 NIGHTHAWK 5 * d? Pest Service Specializing in: M W jjr Dependable • Licensed • Insured • Certified 284 N Briggs Rd. MddtovBo Ml 49333 ■■ Ants, Roaches & Mice „ Evening Appointments • Reasonable Rates Phono 289 795-9051 0. David Dykstra, Member $ Bill Cummings (269) 962-7748 0 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 24,2004 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES HASTMGS CHARtErTCWNSHF Six Board members present. Smith absent; 10 Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Received 2003 auefit. Approved 2004 contract with YMCA •Expanded Gravesite Decoration Amended budget in insurance category. Paid outstanding bilte. Meeting adjourned al 855 p.m. Bonnie Crottenden, Cleric MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A. He.ris, a -tagte man. original mortgagors), to Wefts Fwpo itome Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2002, and recorded on January 10, 2003 In instrument 1095304, in Barry county records, MtoNgan. on which mortgage there is MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in toe oondfiions of a mortgage made Dy STANLEY A BRAGG, A MARRIED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG to CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPORATION, now known aa CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2000, and recorded on June 9, 2000, as Instrument No. 1044115 Barry County Records. Michigan, on date hereof the sum of one hundred twenty two ($122,549.71), including interest Under the power of sale contained in said mort- bo torectoesd by a sale of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse. Hastings, at 100 p m. on July 22.2004. Said premaes are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1M OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET. ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 662 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shal ba 12 months from CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC Mortgage Robert A Tremain ft Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham Ml 48000-6616 For Information please cal: (248)540-7701 osmj. ■TMB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. And 18/100 Dolars ($69,774.18), todudtog interest at 95% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained to said mort- HG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFOmuTOH WE 0CTAMWU.M UEED FOB THAT nmroaE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNs sate may bo rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 ot Section 13, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West Township of Assyria, Barry County, MtoNgan. The redemption period shall ba 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Fite S025665F01 rescinded by the foreclosing MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian a stogie woman, original mortgagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Naw Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 16,2001, and recorded on April 18, 2001 in instrument 1058286, to Barry county records. MtoNgan, on which mort- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Under the power of sate contained in said mort- Sixty-Seven Thousand Nina Hundred Ninety-Four And 84H00 Dolars ($67,99434). todudtog interest at 4.125% per annum. Under toe power ol sate contained in said mort- or some part of them, at public vendue, st toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at IDO PM, on July 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. MtoNgan, and are described as: The West 33 test of Lot 2 and the East 10 tost of Lot 3. Stock 8, Butters Addition, accordfog to the recorded be torectoesd by a sate of the mortgaged premises. County Records. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 15,2004. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot toe recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 22. Bany County Records The redemption period shaft ba 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which c&se the redemption period shaft be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: June 10, 2004 For more toformetion, please call: FC X 248383.1302 Trott ft Trod. P.C. Mtomeys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Ffte F028493F01 wrawi Notice Of Mortgage Foredoaure Sato TUB RRM « A DEBT’-LECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE KLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made in tos conditions crfja mortgage made by Brad ” I mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic RogistnAon Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2003, and recorded on January 7,2003 in instrument 1095084, to Byy county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at toe date hereof toe sum ol Sixty-Three Thousand Sixty-Four And 05/100 Dollars ($63,084.05). including interest al 6.25% Undor too power of sate contained in said mortbe foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some pari d them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on July 8. 2004. Said premhes are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 899 toot East of the Southwest corrvx of the Northeast 1M of Section 5, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, tor the point of begin­ ning, thence East 350 feet, thence North 346.5 teet, thence West 647 feet thence South 5.5 feet, thence East 324 toet toence South 341 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dais of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: June 3. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248 5831302 Trott ft Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mkhigwr 48025-5822 Ate MJ25242F01 Wed at 4844 Irving Road. Hastings. Ml 49056, and whodtedJuno7. 2004. and requesting that ths will Creditors of the decadent aro notified that all County Courthouse m Hastings at 1 DO PM. on July 8. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred FortyThree And 96/100 Doftare ($66,443.98). inducting Rice, an unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic RegMrtetew Systems, inc. Mortgagee, dated May 16. 2>JO2. and recorded on May 28.2002 to krArument 1081062, in Bany coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is In the matter of Mary Lou Pratt Powel. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mdudtog: whose address(es) are unknown and whose toterest to the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wB be held on July 13, 2004 at IDO p.m., at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, before Judge Hon. Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 tor the foftowtog purpose: Take notice on July 13,2004 at 1D0 p.m., to the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, a hearing wB be held on the petition requesting that Robert J. Pratt Jr., of 1274 North M-37 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49066, be appointed Personal Representative of admitted lo Probate. It ia atoo requested that the WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. (7/18) STATE OF MKHK2AN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUfT COURT-FAIBLY DIVISION PUBUCAT10N OF NOTICE OF HEARBIG doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal ba 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: June 24, 2004 For more kilui nation, please caft: FC S 248.593.130* Trot! ft Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhuan Mortgage corpora­ tion, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fam*. Mchigan 48025-5822 Rte F027248F01 unless presented to Robert J. Pratt Jr. named/pro- Probate Court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. MicNgan 49058. and the named/propoaad Personal Representative wNNn 4 months of toe date of pubftcation of thte notice. June 18,2004 StogaL Hudson. Goo ft Longstreet Richard J. Hudson P15220 807 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Robert Jamas Pratt Jr. 1274 North M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 48058 (289)945-2548 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTNGTOCOLLECTAOEBTANDANYBffOmiABON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (24ft) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Troy A. Barker and Karen L Barker, hus­ band and wife of Barry County. Michigan, ’xirtgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 16th day of February. AD. 2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State d Michigan, on the 26th day of February, A.D. 2001, in Instrument no. 1055389 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 28th day of May, AD. 2004, assigned to Deutsche Benk Nations! Trust Company, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of California, NA as Trustee tor Long Bosch Mortgage Loan Trost 2001-2 thro mosne mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3, 2003 and recorded October 12, 2003 to Instrument Number 1115483, Bany County Records. There office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1128775 for said County of Bany Records, on County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, MtoNgan al 1 DO pjn. on July 8,2004. NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTft WED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Seventy-Nine Thousand Fifty-Seven and 99/100 Dolars ($79,057.99) todudtog interest al too rate of 83% par annum. Nashvtite. Barry County. Michigan, and are sum of $99,332.65 (Ninety nine thousand three hundred thirty two doftare and stay five cento) including interest there on at 1025% (ten pofot two five) percent per annum. tog to rnoovor the dobt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, Caatieton Township. Berry County Michigan. of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on, the 22nd day of July AD., 2004, at 1D0 o'clock said mortgage wB bo tore- Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premtess oescnoeo n san mongage, wrecn san prermaas NashvBa, Bany County. MtoNgan The redemption period shaft ba 6 months from (MM) §600.324la. in which case too redemption period FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. IBLLER ft ASSOCIATES P.C. IS OBTAMED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Mortgage Sate - Default has been mads to tos conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Abart D. husbend wid wite to Untied States of America, act­ ing through toe Farmers Homo Administration, United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee, dated March 11.1991, and recorded on March 13. 1991, in Uber 512, Page 798, Bony County Records, on which mortgage there is Rfly-Ntoe Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and 61/100 Doftare ($59,869.61) todudtog interest at toe rate of 8.750% par annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mod- bo torectoesd by a sale of the mortgaged promises. County Courthouse to Hastings, Mtohigan at 130 PM on July 29.2004. Said premtess are situated in the Township of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: .. -» iuwh, Beginning at a point on the West Uns ot Section 21, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, dtotant North 1237.5 feet from the Southweet comer of said Section 21, and running thence North 68 feet, thence East 375 feet toence South 216 tooL toence Waal 125 test, toence North 150 toaL 1851 Star School Road The redemption period shaft be 6 months from tos date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL600.3241a. in which case Dated: June 24.2004 Attorneys for Mortgegse 43252 Woodword Ave.. Suite 202 Bkxxnfteld HIHs. Ml 46302 (248)335-9200 Our Rte No. 104.00029 described as foftows to wit: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. TAX I.D.: 07-15003-70 Ths redsmption period shaft be six months from doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case tin redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate. WELTMAN. WEINBERG ft REIS CO.. LPX By. Dantei E. Best (P56501) Attorney tor Aadgnaa of Mortgagee weranan, womoorg & nets uo., 755 WBg Beaver Roed. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48084 (8/17-7/15) WWRF03872349 TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectaoing mort­ gagee can rescind too sate in Me event a 3rd party Doted: Junes,2004 ORLANS ASSOOATESJPC____ _ Attorneys tor Mortgage Doctronic Regtotration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 813-7/1 Ffie No. 207.1968 TH» RRM » A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTWE OBTAM Wti_L BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE •BUTARY DUTY. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORteATKM OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made to mortgage made by Joshua J. Austhof and Kimborty 1998 and recorded March 5. 1998 in Irtaroment Number 1008454, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. It's successor's and assigns, ae nomi­ nee tor Old Kent Mortgage Company, a MtoNgan as Rfih Third Bank. Indtena) by aeaignmaN dated December 18, 2000 and recorded on April 2.2001 to Instrument Number 1057569, Bany County Records. There is ctabnod to be duo on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 45/100 Ddtere ($102336.45) todudtog interest at the rate of wnasnoas, »r. cap Mteiy wnasnaao, nusocno and wife, original mortgagors), to Exchange Rnanctal Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 1, 2000, and recorded on November 3. 2000 to instrument 1051529, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration to instalment 1052825, in Barry county records. One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine And 33/100 DoftMS ($101,63933), todudtog fotereat M 8% par annum. be toroctooed by a sate of too mortgaged premtess. notice h hereby given that toe mortgage wfl be toroctooed by a sate of too mortgaged promteaa, or County Courthouse to Heatings to Bony County, Mktoiganat1D0p.fn.onJuly15,2004. Ths premtess are located to toe Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: 16.2004. Said premtess aro situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The Souti 10 Acres of ti* Weet M2 al too Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 3 North, ing to the recorded piattooroof.es recorded in Ubor WE OBTAM WBL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eeto mey be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Todas, and Gina Tobias, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 19,2001, and recorded on January 24, 2001 in instrument 1054237, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Twenty-Nine And 88/100 Dollars ($138,029.88), including interest at 8.25% par Under the power of sate contained in said mort- be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al puNto vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM, on July 22,2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest fractional 1/4 d Section 7, Town 2 North. Range 7 West said point, lying West 600 toot from the Northeast comer of said south 40 acres; titence East 600 feet to too East fine of said West fraction­ al 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4; toence South along said East fins to tos aouth fins of said Section 7; thence West along said South fine, 300 teat; thence North parallel with said east line, 904.58 MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: JB S. Fox, a stogie person to Terre Fundtog, inc., A Colorado corporation Mortgagee, oareo Marcn », 1998 and recorded March 31, 1998 in Document No. 1009691 Barry County Records, MtoNgan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Weis Fargo Bank, NA. fits Wefts Trustee for Southern Pacific Secured Assets Trust Sortos 1996-H1, by assignment dated March 23, 2004 and received by and recorded in Barry County Records on April 21,2004, on which mort- toe sum of Rfiy-Rve Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Throe Doftare and Ninety-Two Cents ($55,493.92) todudtog Interest 1334% per annum. bo toroctoeod by a sate of Mo mortgaged promises, County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0PM. on Thursday, Jufy 29.2004. Said premtess are situated to Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Ths South 1M of tos Southeast 1M of tos Southeast 1M of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range Southwest 1/4 of toe Southwest IM of Section 27. lying Westerly of the Center of Highway (Brookkxlge Road), tn the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Mktoigan. Commonly known as 14960 Broddodge Road. Hickory Comers Ml 49060 The redemption period shaft be 12 months from doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241s. to which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from th? date of such sate. Dated: June 18, 2004 Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 Weet, Thomeppte Township, described as: beginning at toe Northeast comer of Lot 88 of Noflkaa Laka Shore Plat No. 1,aa recorded to Ubor 5 of Ptefts on Pago 18. toence South 79 dagreaa 51 minutoa Eaat 165.87 toot; thence South 1 degree 51 rrtautes utes West 211.0 toot to toe Soutoeest comer of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East 58.89 toot; thence North 10 dogroso 9 minutes East toot to tos point of bogtontog. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from SoMhoaot 1M of Section 2. Ibwn 3 North. Rango 10 swcnigan, owscrroeo as. vO^nmenctri*j mi mo Soutosast comer of said Section 2; toonoe North 00 Degrees 29 Mtoutes 43 Seconds 17.B3 Foot along Seconds Weet 52.17 Feet; thence North 80 Degrees 20 Mtoutes 59 Seconds Weet 48.64 Feet: toence North 84 Degrees 24 Mtoutes 36 Seconds Weet 50.46 Feet; toence North 88 Degreee 24 mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 96004241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be W days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredoeing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in Mo event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res- Deita: June 10,2004 For more totormaMon. pteess cal: FC R 248383.1305 Tran ft Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tstegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rte fO25986FO1 ages. H any. are limited solely to the return ot ths bid ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Etectronc Registration and assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank, Indiana). As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0206 Btarnt sot's PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: NOTICE Hasting* The redemption period shal be 12 months from Minnesota. National Association. Dated: Juns 17. 2004 For more information, please caft: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott P.C. Atlumeys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte S026742F01 oMsm 1998411. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo ft Associates. P.C. 36150 Daquindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Haights. Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Pub: 6/24 - 7/22 Our Rte No: 04-22206 I The 2003 audtt has boon received from Wsftcer, Fluke A Sheldon. CPAs and is available tor inspection at the Township Hal. 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 6I6-45I-2M0 TteHUDtoB- Ptease cal 289.948.9890 tor i �P«9» 14 - Tlxodiy. June 24. 2004 - The Huongs Banner ing. and to have a “Sobrietor” installed in his home immediately after pleading no contest to charges of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture marijuana and maintain­ ing a drug house. He was arrested Nov. 18. 2003. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 2 LAPTOP COMPUTERS: with DVD, 5250 each. (269)9484565 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, 5500obo.(269)948-0502 FOR SALE: Bay Pointe bar from Gun Lake, MI. - marble top, refrigerator, compres­ sor, gravity feeder, "wunder bar" wand, stainless steel sinks, glass washer, U-shap­ ed, approx. 5-1/2'xlO-l/i*. Bought at the December 26, 2003 auction. Will not fit our space, need to find it a new home, $5,000 obo. (269)945­ 0917, ask for Michelle or Da­ vid. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH. 400 EXHIBITORS. RAIN OR SHINE! SEVEN BUILDINGS PLUS OUT­ SIDE CANOPIES! 7:30AM4PM AT THE FAIR­ GROUNDS, RIGHT IN AL­ LEGAN, MICHIGAN. $3 ADMISSION! www^Ueganantiquesxom. SCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN: 625 W. Bond, Hast­ ings. Fri., June 25th, 8am5pm. Brand new gas cook top 4t above the stove micro­ wave never out of the box, kids clothes, pius size clothes good condition cheap. Lots of toys, books & misc. household items. GARAGE SALE: June 30th. July 1st & 2nd, 9am-5pm. Hunting items, interior dec­ orating items 4c lots more. 6682 Boulter Road. Orange­ ville HUGE 5 FAMILY YARD SALE: comer of M-37 4c Lawrence Road. Friday, 8am-? Saturday, 8am-? Something for everyone! PINE LAKE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES: Several homes included. Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am1pm. M-89 to Doster Rd., fol­ low the signs. '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FOR SALE 1990 30' Cass A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $25,000. Call (269)838-8909. Neat 4c (lean, honest, 20yrs. References. Mike Heatherly, (616)334-3550. RESIDENTIAL 4c SMALL BUSINESS CLEANING SERVICE: available days, evenings & weekend hours. Servicing Nashville, Hast­ ings, Middleville 4c Caledo­ nia areas. Call Becky at (616)891-6195. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9418 or (269)948­ 8508. 10054 KELLER RD., DEL­ TON: This newly updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath’ home, less than 2 miles from Gun Lake » priced to sell at $99,900. Delton schools. For sale info call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One Step Realty, (616)437-6602. 2418 PEARL ST., SHELBY­ VILLE: must see this cute 4c cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home. Located near US-131, $107,000 w/land contract options. For sale in­ fo call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One Step Realty, (616)437-6602. JUST LISTED: 12599 W. BLUE LAGOON. Enjoy Gun Lake from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath completely updated mobile home with over 50ft of channel frontage. New carpet 4c flooring through­ out $149,900. For sale info FOR SALE- 1991 Toro reel DELIVERY contact Bobbie Jo Ritchie, master, 7 gang reel mowers, EXPRESS to $40,000/yr. One Step Realty, (616)437­ hydraulic lift. Good condi­ DRIVER: tion, $4,000 obo. Call (Vending Co.) Many needed! 6602. Training! ASAP! (616)949­ (269)948-4190. MANCELONA: 5 beautiful 2424 Jobline fee. remote acres, both wooded FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel and open. Short drive to FACTORY/PRODUCTION: master 7-Gang. reel mowers, state land. Ideal hunting and good condition, $5,000. Call to $15/hr. + benefits! All shifts! Need now! (616)949­ camping base or potential (269)948-4190. home site. Driveway and 2424 Jobline fee. cleared site, electric, $26,900, FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ $500 down, $330/month, HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ tor, 24" drum type. 3 point land contract. hitch. Great shape, $750. Call CLERICAL to $14/hr. Great 11% www.northernlandco.com . benefits! General office du ­ (269)948-4190 ties. (616)949-2424 Jobline Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon fee. sprayer, skid mount, 5hp TRAINEE/ Briggs 4c Stratton engine, MANAGER WAREHOUSE LOADER: to TAROT READINGS: Visit $750. Call (269)948-4190. $16.82/hr. + benefits! (Lum­ my website at www.carriesber Co.) Advancement! Paid tarot.bravehost.com WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, aquatic plants. training! (616)949-2424 Job­ Goldfish 4c Koi, liners, linefee. pumps, filters. Apol's Land­ R1GHT NOW OUR COUN­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ TRY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL 1030. Open Monday-Friday rooms, 2 baths. Please call FOSTER KIDS. Do you 9am-530pm; Saturday, 9am- (269)945-3601 for further in­ have time to help a child 2pm. fo! with special needs? Follow- GUN LAKE Remodeled 23d cottages, sleep 6. Sandy beach access with dock 4c rowboat. Back yard Gun Lake State Park. Weekly 4c monthly rental $400-5700. (616)291-5012 CABLE/HOME HOOK-UP: to $1,200/week trainees/ skilled! Work own hours! Major Co. (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WAYLAND: New 4c used 3br, all appliances, A/C 4c ROOMMATE WANTED: Hastings area. Hodse privi­ leges, must have job! (616)550-3360. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green 4c khaki, $475. (269)948-7921 BURGUNDY CHAIR W/ OTTOMAN, $200. (269)948­ 7921 KING SEALY MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, $100. (517)2040600 WE WOULD LIKE to thank everyone for attending our 50th anniver­ sary surprise party and for the cards, gifts, flowers and fellowship. A special thanks to all who helped host the partv, what a beautiful day! Margie 4c Pete. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. G 4c G PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZING IN PAINT­ ING, DRYWALL AND IN­ TERIOR REMODELING. LICENSED AND INSUR­ ED. OVER 40 YEARS EXPE­ RIENCE FREE ESTI­ MATES. QUALITY WORK­ MANSHIP. OUR GOAL IS YOUR SATISFACTION. CONTACT DOUG OR BLUE AT (517)852-1707 UN­ TIL 9PM. &abuse and neglect, many Iren are entering foster care with emotional devel­ opmental and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port and education you need to care for special needs chil­ dren. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time 4c structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: Homes with enough energy, time and space to keep a group of brothers/sisters to­ gether (40 sq.feet/child/ bedroom). For more infor­ mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No-Cost information packet (2) Indi­ cate interest in August Infor­ mation Night in Hastings, AND/OR (3) sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings starting in September in Nashville. Telephone (517)543-5844 anytime 4c leave message. Thank you!! . i 1970 LARSON RUN­ ABOUT: 16-1/2* long w/ 85hp Johnson motor, gator 4c trailer. Well maintained, good fishing boat. Asking $1,000. (269)948-4021 1972 CREST PONTOON: 40hp, bimini, $1,350. (269)948-4565 1968 STARCRFT 160 BOW RIDER: 80hp, trailer, fish or ski, complete canvas, $3,650. (269)948-4565 1998 49CC HONDA ELITE SCOOTER: $800. (269)948­ 4565 3000LB. BOAT HOIST with canopy, $2,100. (269)948­ 4565 FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $25,000. Call (269)838-8909. Randy Prater, 35 was sentenced June 22 by Eaton County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Eveland to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the sentence mandated by statute for first degree mur­ der. Prater had pleaded no contest to two counts of first degree murder for the April 23, 2003, murders of Desa Mills and David Baker. He also was found guilty of first degree premeditated murder of David Hewitt, who he intentionally struck and killed while fleeing the scene, for which he will be sentenced for on June 25. Prater broke into the residence of Mills, and stabbed her and Baker to death, while two minor children were in the home. Prater told the court that he just “lost con­ trol” when he saw the two victims togeth­ er in bed. But Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Natalie Clinkscales said that “the evidence showed that (Randy) Prater premeditated the murders, his brutal attack actually began in the basement against David Baker... it’s easy to recognize the impact of domestic violence when ii results in murder. But too many people still see slap­ ping. shoving, or hitting as a family mat­ ter. Stopping domestic violence before it turns to murder is the responsibility of the entire community.” In recent Barry County Circuit Court business: • Carl Shackley, of Orangeville Township, was sentenced to 12 months probation, 30 days in jail with two days credit served, 14 days suspended, and the balance to be served on work release, $1,285 in fines and costs, and be was ordered to report to substance abuse coun­ seling for an assessment for treatment for two counts in District Court of furnishing alcohol to a minor and possession of mari­ juana on May 24 in Orangeville Township. • Tyler Stromeycr, 17, of Yankee Springs Township, was sentenced to two years probation, 30 da) s in jail, with cred­ it for eight days, and the balance suspend­ ed. $240 probation fee, substance abuse counseling and assessment, and to enroll in school or a GED program in District Court. The two counts against Stromeycr were assault and battery of a police officer and use of marijuana. Before sentencing, when Judge James Fisher asked when was the last time Strohmeyer had used drugs, he had at first said the arrest date of May. so Fisher asked that he be drug tested before sen­ tencing. A test kit was produced, at which time Stromeycr admitted to his attorney that it was more recent than the May date. • Timothy Leach, 24, of Hastings, was sentenced to eight months in jail with credit for 197 days, and fees of $95, for fourth degree child abuse, a misdemeanor which has a maximum sentence of two years in jail, for hitting a 7-month-old child Dec. 2, 2003, in Hastings. • Bradley Douglas. 27, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to 24 months probation, 30 days in jail with a credit of 21 days served, fines and court costs of $1,100, restitution of $160.46 to the victim, and be must report to an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility immediately upon release from jail for breaking and entering of a vehicle causing damage, which is a felony punishable by the maximum of five years in jail and/or a fine of $10,000. • Richard Krebbs, 18, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail, with a credit of 80 days and the balance suspend­ ed, $1,160 in court costs and fines, a cur­ few between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., was ordered to get substance abuse counsel­ Krebbs also was ordered to attend drug court. “In my mind Mr. Krebbs is an alco­ holic, there is no need to sugar coat it “ said Fisher in his statement during sen­ tencing. The Sobrietor is a machine that is hooked up to the offender’s home phone line and when it rings randomly during the day, the person blows into a mouthpiece like a breathalyzer used by police depart­ ments. If the machine registers alcohol on the person’s breath, a signal is transmitted to the police department so the officers can arrest the offender for violating his probation. • Gregory Eaton, 41, of Middleville, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with credit of two days and the balance sus­ pended, 36 months probation, fines and court costs of $3,620, and ordered to par­ ticipate in substance abuse counseling for the April 10 arrest in Hope township of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense charges. Eaton is currently in substance abuse treatment and had recent­ ly completed an in-patient treatment pro­ gram. “Glad to see positive actions you have already taken,” said Fisher during sen­ tencing. • Daniel Rodriguez, 20 of Delton, was sentenced to 36 months extended proba­ tion, eight months in jail with credit of 138 days already served and the balance to be served immediately for the 2002 and 2003 charges of assault with a deadly weapon, probation violation, OUIL, and fleeing a police officer fourth degree. During sentencing, Fisher admonished Rodriguez by saying, “You need to make major changes in your life or you will end up in prison. If you come back in front of me, I will go beyond the (sentencing) guidelines.” POLICEBE’A’T Delton girl, 11, killed In car-truck accident JOHNSTOWN-TOWNSHIP - An 11-yw-old Delton girt lost her life in a car-truck crash list Thursday evening on M-37 Sooth near Lacey Road in Johnstown Township. Bany County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash between a 1990 Pontiac Firebird traveling northbound on M­ 37 and attempting a left turn across traffic when it was struck by a 2004 Ford truck. The occupants of the Pontiac were trapped by the damage to the vehicle and had to removed by Johnstown Fire and Rescue personnel. The 11-year-old passenger in the front seat, Rachal M. MannMarzic. was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver. Anthony Marzic. S3, and the rear seat passenger Elizabeth B. Mann-Marzic, 9. both of Delton, suffered critical injuries and were airlifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. The occupants of the truck suffered minor injuries and were not treated. All persons were wearing shoulder and lap belts, and according to authorities, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash. Child care incident probed RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Police received a complaint that an Il-year-old girt was left home with a three-mooth-old child all day While her mother and (he baby’s mother went to GrandRapids. Child Protective Services workers were called by neighbors and when the two women returned home, the infant was placed in the care of the grandmother. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were asked to come to the home when the mother of the 11-yesr-old became irate with the CI’S workers. The names of the suspects were not released pending an investigation. Homeless woman gets aid BARRY TOWNSHIP - A woman between 55 and 60 years old was teen on M-43 pushing a baby carriage full of personal items and clothing and was loitering al the Shell Station for more than hours June 16. It was repotted thai she was trying to get to Chicago by way of I­ 94. The homeless woman was taken to the Gospel Mission in Kalamazoo by way of the Richland McDonald's for a meal by the PrarieviUe Township Police Department. Middleville man faces 4th domestic violence charge MIDDLEVILLE — David Wise, 43. has been charged with tapping or cutting telephone lines, a misdemeanor punishable by two yean and/or a fine of SI.000. and one count of domestic violence, a misdemeanor punishable by 93 days in jail and/or $500 fine, for assaulting a woman who was living in his household. It was also noted that Wire is a habitual offender, with these charges being his fourth offense in Michigan, therefore, he is subject to a maximum of 15 yean in jail. Address change leads to charge HASTINGS - Jerry M. Edmonds Jr.. 19. of Hastings has been Charged with failure to register his new address with the sex offenders registration program, a felony punishable by four yean in Jail and/or a $2,000 fine. Man charged with fleeing ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Harry G. Gibson Jr., 37. of Battle Creek, has been charged with fleeing a police officer, a felony punishable by two yean and/or $2,000 fine, and driving on a suspended license, a misdemeanor, after being asked to stop. It was discovered later that Gibson was being sought for a non­ sufficient fends check from Battle Creek, a felony punishable by two years in jail and/or $2,000 or three times the amount payable, Drunken man taken from store HASTINGS — A 20-year-old Hispanic male was reported to be threatening the manager of the local Wai-Mari store June 19. It was reputed be appeared intoxicated and refused to leave the premises when asked. He wu picked up by authorities and transported to the Barry County Jail. His name wu not released pending an investigation. Loud wedding reception leads to shooting threat CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A wedding reception on M-43 Highway north of Hastings wu broken up by a neighbor shooting at the guests with a shotgun full of rock salt, after the neighbor complained to police that the noise from the reception wu too loud. The couple had approximately 30 people over for the party, including five children under the age of 10. It wu reported that an 11-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girt were hit by the rock salt blast from the neighbor's shotgun, but not seriously hurt It wu also reported that there wu rock salt all over the area including the deck where the children were playing. The name of the suspect has not been released pending issuance of an arrest warrant Construction sites burglarized whichever is greater. Several construction sites were reported broken into this past Three-car crash reported HOPE TOWNSHIP — A three-car traffic accident was reported at Cedar Creek Road and West Cloverdale June 15. There were injuries reported and Life EMS was called, but names of the injured persons were withheld pending investigation. Lost bicycle Is found HASTINGS — A resident on East Clinton Street in Hastings reported a bicycle was found behind the house June 16. Officers picked up the bike and are holding it for whomever owns it weekend. In Johnstown Township, Tools were reported stolen from a construction site at North Avenue and Lacey Road. Seven! items were removed from a tool trailer left on the site by Brand Builders. In Orangeville Township, a tool trailer was broken into at the Bay Pointe Hotel construction site on Marsh Road. Johnson Construction reported that several tools are missing from the trailer. A construction site was burglarized and construction equipment stolen on Sandstone Road in Yankee Springs Township June 16. There are no suspects in any of these cases and the burglaries are currently under investigation. If anyone has information, they should call the Barry County Sheriff or Michigan State Police Hastings Post. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24.2004 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICE WttJJAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTW4G TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY MFORMADON OBTAMED WKL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOM. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW* YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBLfTARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a raai estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a Ms man. whose address is 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and exMng under the laws ot the Stale Of Mtehigan. whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E.. Grand RM*. MtoNgan 49507, dated Juno 12. 2000. and recorded on Juno 21. 2000. In Instrument No. 1045800 ol the Barry County OiglUr ot Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whoso address la 770 Kenmoor 8.E.. Suite 201. Grand Rapids, Mtoftgv 49546. by virtue ol an Assignment ot Mortgage dated June 16, 2000. and recorded on Juno ti. 2000 w«h ths Bany County Rigllsr ot Dssds In Instrument No. 1046801 and upon which tnere to now claimed to bo duo tor prtndpai and Interest foe sum of Twenty Seven Thousand Nine HMod Dolars ($27,900.00) and no suit or procoodngs at law having boon foattfated to recover foe M debt or any part foereol: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thte by virtue ot toe power ot sate contained in the mortgage, and too stetute In ouch case made and provkfod. on July 15,2004. at 1:00 pjrt. toe undersigned wB aal at too Eate door of toe Barry County Buldtog, Haatoga. MtoNgan toat being too pteoo ot hotting too Ctocul Court lor too County at Bony at puWc venue to too highest bidder tor too purpose ot sat­ isfying too amounts duo and unpaid upon said Martgags. together w«h too logte tees and chargee of too sate, todudtog attorney* tees slowed by tew. toe promteoo to odd mortgage located to too Township ot PrairtevBe. Bony County and which "^ommenctog*aMhe"Soutowote comer of too Northwool 1A4 of too Southeast 1X4 of Section 20, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West. Prairieville RxwneNp, Bony County. MtoNgan; thence North eight rods; toonco Eate 20 rods; toence South 8 rods; toonco Wool 20 redo to too bogtontog. Item to 06-124)204)17*40 which hae an addreos of 13755 Burchett Road. Pltenwoi. MtoNgan 49080 The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from too date of ouch sate, unteos determined abandoned to accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) to which case too redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from too dote ot such oote. Northpointe Bank 770Konmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 DATED: June 4. 2004 Drafted by: WBtem M. Aztoui (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa, N.W., Sutta205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (7/1) (816) 458-1315 M Notice Of Mortgage Ftxecfoewe Sate THIS RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAM WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo reednded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages. If any, olitel bo Hmitad ootefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered st sate, plus Interaat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G Johnson. Ill, and Lisa A Alexander, a single man and a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 24,1999. and recorded on July 14, 1999 in instrument 1032494. and assignod by mesne assignments lo First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated December 2.1999 recorded on December 29,1999 to instrument 1039642. In Bony county records, Mtohigon. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at too date hereof too sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 21/100 Dolars ($83,362.21). todudtog interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate ot too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al 1 DO PM, on July 29,2004. Said premtess are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Bony County, MtoNgan, and are described as: A triangular pteoo of land described as aN toat pteoo ot tend to Southeast comer of toe Southwest 1/4 of tos Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying South and East of the htgtowwy. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dote ot such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: Juno 24.2004 For more Information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CMMortgago, toe. As Successor in Interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Dataware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate F025400F01 • NOTICE • Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Deann M. Gray, and Dorman L. Gray, a wife and husband, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2001, and recorded on February 14. 2002 in instrument 1074922, in Bany county records. MtoNgan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty And 49/100 Dollars ($116,620.49), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ot toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Comnty Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 22, 2004 Said premises are situated to Charter Township of Hastings. Bany County, MtoNgan, and are described as: The South 312 feet of toe East 419 feet of the South 22 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 Weet. Hastings Township, Bany County, MtoNgan The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: June 17, 2004 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File FO1963OFO2 -arm (6H7X7/B) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOB PUBLIC HEARING ZQNlNAQRDiNAliCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE REMDENT8 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWN8MP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. tBCHMAN, AND ANY OTHER DfTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that toe Ptemtog ConvNaston of toe Charter Township of Ruttand wil hold a pubic hearing on July 21, 2004, at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Hearn Hoed, rtasangs, RMcntgan, wimm me vznaner lownsntp ol Rutland commencing at 7:30 pjn. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tret toe proposed Rems to do conskisraa ax mis puosc naanng memos me rot­ lowing in summery: 1. Amendments ol Arttotes VII, VBA, IX, X. XI, XM, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI AND XVII ol toe Zoning Ordinance to provide tor toe adeflton ol language to alow special exception review for uses similar to character and intenaty to usee permu­ ted under special exception, and not mentioned else­ where to the Zoning Ordnance ol Rutland Charter Township. 2. Amendment of Arttote XIX. Section 104.2022 (E); para­ graph 1. change Secretary ol toe Planning Commission to Chairperson cl the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toat the Zoning Ordnance Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, end Land Use Plan Map ol toe Township may be examined al toe Township Hal al any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holdays from and after toe publication ol this Notice and until and todudtog toe day ol this pubic hearing, and may farther bo examined at the pubic hearing to deter­ mine too exact nature ol too aforementioned matters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toat too Township Planning Commission reserves too right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or foltowing the aforemen­ tioned pubic hearing and to make Ito recommendations according to too Township Board. Written comments wfll be received from any interested per­ sons concerning too proposed text amendments by fSng same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hal at any time during regular business hours up to toe dale of toe hearing of July 21, 2004, and may farther be received by toe Planning Commiaaion at sfadtpybfo hearing. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Cal,. 945-9554 A11 Cooper Tires On Sale ® The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 22, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday. Barry County's guaranteed lowest prices All American owned and made. Here is one product that has not been outsourced. Besides great deals on Cooper Tires, stop in and see the Hometown Boys (certified mechanics) for all your auto needs. YDAY PRICE!—$1888 v_______ Oil Change & Lube____ • Brakes • Bearings • Steering • Suspension • Struts • Shocks • Radiators • Alternators • Starters • Stock Exhausts • Flowmaster Exhaust Systems • Engines • Transmissions • Transmission Flushes with Filter • Used Cars and Trucks • Hitches A Towing Packages • Wiring • Custom Wheels • Gas Tanks • New and Used Parts • Power Steering • Rack & Pinion • Welding & Brazing «All Electronics, including computer diagnostics • Water Pumps • Vacation Inspections • Alignments • Tune-ups • Fuel Injection Systems • Carburetors • Drive Axles ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING OF NOTICE OF MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANY REORGANIZATION AND NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MERGER This is to inform the public that MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“MainStreet’’), located at 629 W. State Street, Hastings. Midtigre 49058-1954, intends to file explication materials with toe Office of Thrift Supervision (toe “GTS”) on May 28, 2004 advising the OTS of its intent to reorganize into toe mutual holding company format pursuant to 12 C.F.R. Part 575 (toe “Mutual Holding Company Reorganization^). This is also to inform the public that under 12 CFJt Sections 5743 and 56322 of the Regulations of the OTS, MamStreet Financial Corporation. MHC, Haati^s, Michigan, and Maia Street Financial Corporation, Hastings, Michigan, corporations being orgaahnd by MaiaStreet, intend to file an application with the OTS for permission to acquire control of MainStreet, on May 27.2004, aa part of toe Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and for spproval of MaiaStreet to merge wift Interim Two Federal Savings Bank, an interim savings aawdation organized by MaiaStreet solely far purposes of the Mutual Holding Company Reorganization. Following compietion of toe Mutual Holding Company Reorganization, MamStreet will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of MainStreet Financial Corporation and MainStreet Financial Corporation will be a wholly-owned subsidiary ofMsinStrcet Financial Corporation, MHC, and all offices ofMainStreet will continue to operate as offices of MainStreet This notice is published pursuant to 12 US.C. Section 1828(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12C.FJL Sections 56322,574.6 and 575.13 ofthe regulations oftoe OTS. This notice will appear at approximately one-week intervals over an approximate 30-dsy period beginning on May 27,2004 and endfag June 24,2004. Anyone may submit written comments fa favor of or against the proposed Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and Charter Conversion or fa connection with the applications and fa so doing may submit such information as be or she deems relevant Such comments and information! nrast be sent simultaneously to the Regional Director at the following address: Office of Thrift Supervision, 1475 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30348-5217 and to David L. Hatfield of MainStreet at its address staled above. Three additional copies of such comments and information must also be sent to the Applications Filing Room, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, N.W„ Washington, D C. 20552. Written comments fa opposition to the applications should address the regulatory basis for denial of such applications, and be supported by the specific information specified fa 12 CJJL Section 516.120(s). You may request an informal meeting on such applications by including a written request for a meeting with your comment that describes the nature ofthe issues or facts to be discussed and the reasons why written submissions are insufficient to adequately address the facts or issues. Such comments and information must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date on which this public notice was first published, as indicated fa the preceding paragraph. Up to an additional 10 calendar days may be granted by toe RegfonalDvertor to submit such comments and information upon a showing of good cause if a written request is receiyed by the Regional Director within the initial 30-day period Failure to submit written comments on a timely basis objecting to the applications may preclude the pursuit of any administrative or judicial remedies. ‘ Wilder’s lire & Auto Service 818 E. Clinton St.. Hastings 269-948-2192 You may look at the non-confidential portion of the applications and Don-confidential portions of all comments and information filed by the public in response to the applications by contacting the Regional Director or the Information Services Division, Office ofThrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20552. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the Regional Director at (404) 888-0771 or the Information Services Division at(202)906^000 osMzwi �COA has Father's Day ‘Survivor Party’ Garamundo Tribe members working the puzzle challenge (from left) Eugene Pyne, Sadonna Simonovic, Lavonne Brainard, Virginia Brill and Freda Woodmansee. Father’s Day was celebrated at the Barry County Commission on Aging last Friday with a first ever “Survivor Party" at the COA. Twenty-four attendees were split into tribes as they entered and were given three challenges to win immunity scarves. The first challenge was a 100-piece puzzle each tribe put together in 15 minutes. Winning that challenge was Doronika Tribe consisting of Nyla Nye, Rita Redick, Chuck Rust. Donna Harwood and Fem McKnight The second challenge was "Flying Frogs" toss. Rubbr i frogs were tossed into wastebas­ kets and after a toss-off because of a tie, the winner was Chapera Tribe consisting of Donna Barber, Esther Matthews, Mary Westerly, Cara Pyne and Eileen Pierson. The third challenge were "Sounds of the COA." Each tribe tried to guess nine sounds they regularly hear around the COA. Winning that challenge was the Garamundo Tribe, consisting of Freda Woodmansee. Sadonna Simonovic. Virginia Brill and Eugene Pyne. The Tribes of Ogakor consisting of Chuck Mathews. Harland Nye. Margaret Belson and Emma Jean Ingram and Mogo Mogo. con­ sisting of Jean Boner. Ron Hcsterly and Frud Morgan, were not left out because they couitfl win their immunity scarves by eating a worm, (Cummy. of course!). The attendees dined in the Jungles of the COA and feasted on fish and rice just like the “Survivors” on TV. Washing it al! down with "Swamp Water" punch Independent candidate seeks Prairieville supervisor's post Ken Craft has announced he will be a candi­ date for Prairieville Township Supervisor as an independent in November. Craft on Nov. 2 will face the winner of the Aug. 3 primary contest between incumbent Mark Doster and Tom Guthrie, both Republicans. “1 choose to run as an independent candidate without party affiliation because I feel great thought should be given to voting for any can­ didate.” Craft said. “Voting a ‘straight party’ ticket does not always support the best candi­ date for an elected position. He and his wife. Dawn, have lived at Pine Lake in Prairieville Township since 1987. He recently retired from a 28-year career as an industrial plumber and pipefitter in supervision of mechanical projects representing millions of dollars for clients annually. “Working daily with architects, engineers, construction managers, sub-contractors, suppli­ ers and facility owners has taught me the values of cooperation, coordination, guidance and courtesy in accomplishing common gods.” he said. Craft served in the elected position of chair­ man of the board of supervisors of the Kalamazoo Building Trades Credit Union from 1984 to 2000 and he served as president of the Plumbers and Pipefitters LU. 337 from 1995 through 1999. He is presently elected vice chairman of the board of directors of the credit union, which he says gives him financial expe­ rience and know ledge that will serve the town­ ship well. He said. “1 consider the office of township supervisor a full-time position. The office requires a dedicated person who is readily available to the public without interference of any other primary or secondary occupation. The most important step in representing the resi­ dents of Prairieville Township is giving them the opportunity to freely voice their issues, Chapera Tribe Flying Frogs winners (from left) Cara Pyne. Esther Mathews. Donna Barber and Mary Hesterty. State seat belt campaign fails to persuade 34,000 motorists ideas and opinions as a vital part of policy mak­ ing. whether it be at the township office or in public meetings. Without that opportunity, any elected official is truly letting down the very people who placed him/her in office.” Three weeks of advertising, intense state­ wide publicity and special signs denoting safe­ ty belt enforcement zones weren't enough to convince more than 34,000 Michigan motorists to buckle up during the recent twoweek “Buckle Up or Pay Up, Click It or Ticket” mobilization. According to figures reported to the Ken Craft Take your nick! 1C mr Imralce ra MfflMn ia stack! Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). 34,622 occupant restraint citations were issued between May 24 and June 6. Of those citations. 33,780 were for unbuckled drivers and passengers, and 842 were for chil­ dren under age 4 who were not properly restrained. Officers also arrested 1.104 motorists for drunk driving and made 3.975 misdemeanor and 715 felony arrests during the mobilization. More than 21,000 of the 34.622 safely belt citations issued were handed out in one of the 659 safety belt enforcement zones located across the state. This number reflects nearly a 50 percent increase in zone activity over last year. Michael L Prince, OHSP division director, said the increase in citations was not unex­ pected, given that the number of counties con­ ducting enforcement zones increased from 20 to 48. "This campaign is measured by our safety belt use rate, not the number of citations issued," Prince said. "Considering the amount of publicity surrounding this effort and the fact that each zone was clearly marked with a sign, this proves what a challenge it is to get motorists to buckle up.” The safety belt use rate is determined through an observation study, the results of which should be available in mid-July. This enforcement period included the Memorial Day holiday. According to prelimi­ nary figures from the Michigan State Police. Criminal Justice Information Center, there were nine traffic fatalities during this holiday No gimmicks! Jxi bring yourExceeding Expectations GMC (269) 9484000 is a Family Tradition Ertc On«Mcn Pwsdert Don G«t*y, SaMs Mgr tosrlWMatol k* Thu ft Ffi irM 6 SaUttay trtl nocn Same Signs. Sabs Am, hpsr. Sotos cans SlMmion. Fmra Ugr McniHWB-7 la tuiFna-5 JblHonso. Sobs J tony M Sobs Oon 'r Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale ma/ be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. z’ it s on the wav or we can get it! Call CURRENT INVENTORY U5T; 01 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - BLACK 01 CHEVY VENTURE - MAROON 99 GMC JIMMY - MAROON AS-IS CO PONTIAC GRAND AM - RED 01 DODGE 2500 X-CAB-WHITE 99 2500 GMC X-CAB - MAROON 99 BUICK LESABRE - MAROON 01 JEEP WRANGLER - RED 98 CHEVY TAHOE - RED 03 CHEVY 2500HD DIESEL LONG BOX 01 GMC 2500 X-CAB-RED 98 GMC 2500 4X2 - TEAL 03 DODGE 2500 DIESEL CREW - BLUE 01 2500HD DIESEL CREW - PEWTER 98 CHEVY 2500 - MAROON 02 2S00HD DIESEL SHORT BOX - CARBON 01 GMC 2500 CREW - BLUE 97 PONTIAC MONTANA - GREEN AS-IS 02 GMC 2500HD DIESEL CREW - PEWTER 99 OLDS INTRIGUE - BROWN AS-IS 95 FORD 2500 - BLUE AS-IS 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - BLACK 99 FORD TAURUS - BRONZE 93 DOE E CARAVAN - GREEN AS-IS 02 GMC 2500 X-CAB - BLUE/SILVER 92 CHEVY 1500 4X2 - BLACK « SILVER 02 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - RED 79 COACHMAN MOTORHOME AS-IS 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - GREEN 04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - SILVER 02 GMC SONOMA X-CAB - MAROON 04 BUICK LESABRE - BLUE 02 PONTIAC MONTANA - BLACK 04 OLDS ALERO - SILVER 02 GMC ENVOY - BLACK 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - RED 01 GMC 1500 X-CAB-BLUE 02 PONTIAC AZTEK - BLACK 01 GMC JIMMY - MAROON 01 OLDS AURORA - MAROON 01 FORD EXPLORER - BLUE 01 CHEVY IMPALA - SILVER 01 GMC YUKON XL - PEWTER Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Locally Owned A Operated period. A second summer safety belt enforcement blitz is slated for Aug. 27-Sept 12. Do you ' know why we soy we hove Borry County s ' = I Rated Service Dept7 ' BECAUSE WE CAN! Exceeding Expectations is a - Family Tradition Ena OrwsOoon Pissxtort GMC Den Gertry Sotos Mgr Boms Signs Sabs Am, Pip*. Sores Cons SIMsrmon. fmorce Mgr McrlWKtuWS Sauooy J* noon Jse Hanse. Sotos ManAWMft-7 J Am, Tai Sobs lMlhuSFflB-6 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lrsa Glosser, un unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank of Ind'anapolts. a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee dated August 9. 2000. and recorded on August 11. 2000 m instrument 1047992. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof t^® -urn of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Eight And 83/100 Dollars ($85,658.83). including interest at 8 625% per annum. Under the power of sate conta-nec tn sain mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given thai said mortgage w.if be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at pub'io vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on July 22. 2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 125, Middleville Downs Addition No 6. according lo the recorded plat thereof n Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 61 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated June 17. 2004 For more information, please can. FC W 248.583 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 20-0 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *016991FC3 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-07-01.pdf 7a51b7929c04a5014959d3860d461fef PDF Text Text MV supterintendent search progresses Primary unimportant? Think again. Hastings Cowboys qualify for Nationals See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings VOLUME 151, No. 27 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 USTWGS PUBLIC ' —i»Y 121 5 CHURCH ANNER Thursday, July 1, 2004 PRICE 50® NEWS Council debates affonlabke BRIEFS housing project service fees By Heather A. Reed . Flraworics set •tares sites i Several locations in this ana an i piasHW^ dwpiaya for the atinv' al Fourth of laty celebrations. Some activities will be held on Saaudty rutain». My 3. while others will be on Sunday, July 4. Hen an the closest places to fo io ’ waacb the Mi on the Fourth of July . weekend: • ilastinp — Algonquin Lake will bold the fireworks display oo Sunday, the 4<h. a dusk or about 10 p.m. Boaters an warned to keep a safe distance ' because of possible hazardous condi— ■ MBS. • Gun Lake — Fireworks an sched­ uled fa Safaday. July 3. beginning at l about 10 pM.'The rain date is Sunday July 4. Fliewuks are visible from most putts of the Me, including the Allegan County Me and the Yankee Springs ' Recreation Area. • Thorn^ple Lake - Fireworks are planned Saturday. July 3 aldrek. la other July 4 events Souths idr Pizza has a barbecue, kids' games, a pie contert sad tsco eating contest planned for Saturday. • Chariton Park - The unital Oid Fashioned Fourth of July celebration be front 11:30 sum. Io S pm., featuring old style games. Dixieland music and mon family fun. At 12 noon there will be a chicken bar­ becue for veterans and families. Also ’ pisuned are a pie or waaennelon eating contest, sped spitting competmon snd a pie auction. This event is free for Barry County residents. Non-resident adults sre SS or tree if you bring a pie for the suction. • Caledonia -*■ Hie Fourth of July parade will be starting at 10-30 am. Sahudcy. heading down Main StreeL and lhe best places to watch it are going Io be fee village office or the middle school lawn. The fireworks will be Saturday evening at dusk, or around 10:30 pm (Nd Fashioned Fourth Is Sunday Staff Writer The proposed Hastings Ponds develop­ ment was a hot topic of debate for the Hastings City Council members and TJC Development LLC at the council's Monday meeting. TJC is the developer of the Hastings Ponds Family Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, which plans to build affordable housing units near Woodlawn and Bachman roads in Hastings. TJC has submitted a request to be allowed to pay a service fee in lieu of a traditional tax payment for the project. Company officials are applying for fund­ ing for the project from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which requires that the developer secure a commitment from the local governmen­ tal unit to accept a service fee rather then the traditional taxes that would normally be levied. . A service fee starts at 4% the first year the high quality standards set in the beginning will be maintained. If the city council agrees to accept the service fee, formal ordinances will need to be drafted to facilitate the project The city and TJC will also need to enter into a development agreement to ensure com­ pliance by the developer to the prerequi­ site conditions for accepting the service fee. The developer also understands that the corporation will also need to request site rezoning in some form to allow multi-family housing on the site in ques­ tion, as well as site plan approval for the project. The proposal includes 48 affordable rental units for families, 48 affordable rental units for seniors and 16 single-fam­ ily, buildable lots. The development will also include off site improvements of an extension of North Street from East street completed to city specifications, and an extension of water and sewer to the development, looped through the proper­ ty for future expansion of the surrounding parcels. On site the improvements include a and goes up in increments to 10% in the tenth year and through the duration of the 35-year loan. Daryle Benjamin-Forbes of Hastings’ children's play area, pedestrian pathways, and open natural spaci xhat highlights the Community Development Department has been working with TJC on the agree­ ment for several weeks. Most of the debate over the service fee existing pond. The proposed rental fees for the senior apartments start af $284 to $575 for a onc-bcdioom unit/aoJ >341 to $615 for was regarding what happens to the devel­ two-bed/oom units. The two-story build­ ing will have many amenities including opment after 35 years when the original loan runs out. MSHDA monitors the quality of the developments yearly for safety, maintenance issues and general elevators, scheduled activities, exercise and community rooms, dining room and delivery services. The proposed rental management. “What happens when that 35 years is over?" asked Councilman Don Bowers. fees for the six family-rental housing units start at $334 to $605 for the twobedroom units and $387 to $705 for the “I mean, you may be gone in 35 years, and we have to live with this for the rest of our lives." TJC spokespersons explained how there are several scenarios that could hap­ three-bedroom units. The amenities at each building will include tot lots, car­ ports and coin-operated laundry facilities. There will also be 16 single-family, buildable lots available for local builders pen, including reapplying for another to purchase for building new homes. In loan with MSHDA or selling the proper­ the development plan, these lots must be ready for building at the same time the ty to another company. Their main point was that someone will always be over­ seeing the property and making sure that housing units are being built. Workers are replacing the roof on the DMton Elementary School Bulking. Due to wet weather, the project is a little behind. Renovations underway in Delton by Martie Westover Staff Writer Construction in the Delton Kellogg Schools is "going pretty well," with lots of projects underway. Superintendent Ron Archer reported at Monday's Board of Education meeting. The corflmwtion is part of a bond measure passed last fall for 1.71 mills to pay for $12 trillion in building renovations and improve­ ments of the school district's campus. The improvements include new roofs on all dis­ trict buildings and upgrading of electrical, cooling, heating and plumbing systems in all buildings. Currently, the exterior projects are under­ way. Bids are being accepted for the interior projects. The bond project is not an overnight ven­ ture, as various renovation phases will contin­ ue into next summer. Roof projects are underway, but are a little behind due to the recent wet weather, Archer said. There are two shifts running the work on the roofs with a night crew taking off the old roofing and the day shift put on the new. Another important issue to be addressed with by the passage of the bond involves implementing street and parking improve­ ments to help with the traffic flow and to increase safety on the school campus. The new plan is set to ease some conges­ tion and safety problems at the M-43 and Delton Road intersectioa and around the school buildings. The entrance area at the Middle School is being changed *o increase traffic flow and safety. There will also be the creation of more parking spaces for future school and community events. On Delton Road, one of the three lanes will be turned into a “left-turn only" lane by the school to help improve the traffic flow. At this time, the construction crews are starting to work on the new entrance plans. At the high school, there will be specified areas in front of the school labeled as fire lanes, where tickets will be issued if a driver blocks the area. The berm that has separated the visitor parking and the staff parking in front of the high school will be removed to make-way for more parking spaces. A new maintenance building is underway Sm KEMtntmONS, fig 2 Y-Camp stumps turned into art by chainsaw carver by Martie Westover Staff Writer Tim Morris has a job that allows him to “wander around making saw dust." Morris, of Morris Carvings, creates unique pieces of “art" out of wood by using a chainsaw. Making his home in Allegan. Morris travels around the local area creating wood carvings of bean, wizards. Indians, and basically anything a person can dream up. Recently, at the YMCA Camp Algonquin in Hastings, Morris performed his chain­ saw magic on a couple of stumps that were left when dead trees were removed. The YMCA wanted to remove the stumps due to safety concerns. It turned out the cost to have the stumps chipped out was the same as to have them created into pieces of ait, so they selected to have Morris turn the stumps into a bear and an , Beaty County residents are being . invited to come celebrate an Old ftahtoned Fourth of July from 1130 am to 5 pm. featuring old style games, » Dixieland music and more family fan. There will be a chicken barbecue far veterans and their families and the public starting at noon. Then also win be a pie or watermelon eating conteat, seed spil. tiag competition, and a pie auction. This event it free for Barry County residents, non-resident adults are $5 or they can get in free if they bring a pie far the auction. Open house at OfanfevHle Are Dept On Saturday, July 3, the Orangeville Fire Station will be jumping. An open house begins with a pancake breakfast at 7 am and continues all day with safety information, including the smoke bouse. The smoke house helps leach people how to safely exit a burning building. There will be a dunk tank, games for children and food booths as well. Fire Chief Dan Boulter invites all res­ idents to slop by the fire station at West Boulter Road in Orangeville from 7 im. to 5 p.m. More HEWS BRIEFS on p# 2 Tim Morris carves out an Indian from this oak stump at YMCA Camp Algonquin. Morris uses a chainsaw to create the intricate features on the life-size statue. Indian. Morris has only been doing chainsaw art for a few years end carries his creative energy to every job. Through his chainsaw, he makes pieces of wood come to life. Morris has done many different kinds of statues including a fisherman and even the tin man from the “Wizard of Oz”. If peo­ ple have photographs of something they would like carved, he will give it a tty. If Morris can find a stump or piece of wood where two branches meet, then he may be able to create raised arms or wings on eagles. On the hard oak wood at the YMCA Camp Algonquin, the carving process took a little longer than usual. Soft wood, like maple or cedar, can be shaped in a shorter amount of time. To create a life-sized stat­ ue. like the YMCA Camp's bear, can take two to three hours. After hours of hard work, Tim Morris* statue of an Indian sitting on a stump has finally taken shape at YMCA Camp Algonquin in Hastings. �P«0« 2 - Thurwtay, July 1. 2004 - Huang, Bnw RENOVATIONS, continued from page 1 next to the bus garage because the old main­ tenance building, which was in very poor condition, will be tom down to make room for parking. Also encompassed in the renovation pro­ posal are the remodeling of the west football bleachers and the replacement of the east side bleachers. The foundation for the new bleach­ ers has just being pored. The new athletic field bleachers will add 1,400 seats and are across from the old bliiAers, as there wasn't enough room on the original side to add the new bleachers. *1 The high school's gym floor was re-done and is now finished. It features a design by Delton Kellogg student Tyler Blacken. While taking apart the middle school's gym floor for refmishing. it became apparent that when the floor was originally installed there were some pieces missing. The construction of the new middle school gym floor in under­ way. All exterior windows and panels will be replaced at the Middle School and can be used for emergency exits. The current win­ dows are worn out. On the elementary building, probably next year, there will be some “tuck-pointing” done to replace missing mortar between the bricks in some areas. Some projects will not begin until winter and next summer. Most of the work that car­ ries over into the school year will be done at night. However, any work that is to be done during the school day will not be disruptive to the classrooms. Archer said. The interior improvements involve a vari­ ety of issues, including placing new tile floors in carpeted elementary classrooms. The electrical component of the proposal was also important and will be addressed in the coming months. With all the new tech­ nology, the classrooms don't have enough outlets to support all their computer needs. In other business, the Board: • Adopted a resolution for the proposed 2004-2005 budget (See the June 24 Banner for details). One young lady spoke as a stu­ dent and athlete during the open comment portion of the meeting, saying she prefers the school to go to the “pay to play*' format, rather than make cuts to school supplies. At the July 12 school board meeting, the final mem. Similar goals were presented for the middle school, including trying to raise writing and reading scores and getting parents more involved. The high school also had similar goals of improvement, including trying to raise parent awareness and participation. High School Principal Paul Blacken suggested doing more with the online communication with both par­ ents and students in the future. Archer wants the improvement plan to be a “living document" that continues to be used and updated. • Passed a resolution for Schools of Choice, staring the school district will not be accept­ ing students out of the district in third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades due to a possible increase in class size, which might require additional employees to be hired. budget cuts will be announced. • Thanked voters who participated in the June 14 election. The district had a 15% voter Through a 1.71 mills bond approved last fail by Delton Kellogg School voters, there will be $12 million done in renovations, including the replacement of roofs in the dis­ trict. turnout. • Heard school improvement updates for the elementary, middle school, and high school. All of the schools in the Delton dis­ trict met the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a primary goal. For the elementary school, highlighted areas included improving writing at all grade levels, offering extra support to at-risk stu­ dents and ways to increase parent involve- NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Vote registration deadline Is July 6 Farmland survey must be filled out Michigan residents are reminded that Tuesday. July 6. is die deadline for register­ ing to vote in the Aug. 3 primary election. Residents can register at their county, city or township dot's office, at any Secretary of Stale branch office, or by com­ pleting a mail-in voter registration form. They must be postmarked on or before July The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board is seeking input on the 6 to meet the registration deadline Residents who register by mail must vote in person in the first election in which they penidpaie unless they are age 60 or older, temporarily living overseas, or disabled as defined by law. Residents who have never voted in Michigan and register by mail, may also be subject to new identification requirements. To register, applicants must be 18 years old by Election Day. a US. citimi, and a resident of Michigan and the city or town­ ship in which they are applying. Voters in the primary must cast their votes under one political party. Casting votes in a partisan primary for both Republican and Democratic candidates invalidates the partisan section of the ballot Absent voter ballots are available to eli­ gible residents at city or township clerk's offices through 4 p.m. Monday. Aug. 2. Absent voter ballots may be obtained by mail by submitting a signed ballot request to the city or township clerk no later than 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Voters can obtain an absent voter ballot if they expect to be away from their city or township on Election Day, are 60 years of age or older, are in jail awaiting trial or arraignment, unable to attend the polls for religious reasons, or are physically unable to attend the polls without the asaistanco of another person. ‘A Day In the Garden’ set July 17 Five distinctive home gardens in and around the Hastings area are the focus of the Thornapple Garden Cub's seventh annual garden tour on Saturday, July 17. The event, billed “A Day in the Garden," is ret for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During those same boon, the club will sponsor a Gardea Thyme Market featuring garden art and related items, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Featured during the tour will be the gardem of: • Lori Kenyon, 5625 Lacey Rd.. Dowlii.j, • Mike and Claudine Hill. 5775 Greggs Crossing Rd.. Nashville. • Randy and Robin Seileck, 417 Grand St. Hastings. • Terry and Sue Albrecht. 731 W. Bond St. Hastings. • Jane and Robert Power. 2238 Bachman Rd.. Hastings. Tour tickets with maps are available in advance for $5 in Hastings al the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop. Tickets arc available on the day of the tour for $6 at the Thornapple Garden Club's booth al the Garden Thyme Market The club also will have raffle tickets there for prizes donated by local businesses and indi­ viduals. Proceeds go to the beautification of the Hastings area. For more information, contact Tour Chairperson Barb Benner at 269-945-2986. Farmland Preservation program A survey was published in the June 22 issue of the Reminder. Board members mge county citizens to take a moment to fill out the survey and return it to the MSU Extension office. It should only take about five minutes to can- plete. -We need input from the community io help identify priorities-so do your part and provide us with your feedback," said Barry County Ag Agent Demur Penoiagtrni. For more information, please call Pennington al the MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Weed pull set at Carter Lake Area residents are invited to help tiew­ ardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy pull spotted knapweed at the Carter Lake Preaerve. from 9 ajn. until noon Saturday, July 10. Spotted knapweed is a noxious weed, native to Europe, that has eatahiished itself in the United States. It spreads by trailing prolifically. Each plant can produce 25,000 seeds winch are spread by people, animals and wind. Knapweed crowds out native wildflowers, even poisoning competitors with toxins from its roots. Bring sturdy work gloves and insect repellent Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy when crossing the wetland. The land conservancy wiU provide beverages. Because of limited parking at the pre­ serve, volunteers are asked to car pool from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings on the sooth side of West State Street Meet at the north end of the Kmart parking lot at 8:45 ajn. Gas & steam show at Chariton Park Historic Chariton Park’s Gas h Steam Engine Club will preaent the 33rd annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show A Swap Meet Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10. from 10 am. until 5 pjn. each day. This show marks the 120th anniversary for the park's trademark Westinghouse steam engine. The Westinghouse, built in 1884. still “runs like a dream." according to Chariton Park Director Dr. George Ward Shannon Jr. "Come on out and try a deli­ cious hot buttered ear of sweet corn steamed to perfection by the Westinghouse’s boiler Food concessions will be available to complement the boiler-steamed corn. Members of the Gas and Steam Club will demonstrate the operation of antique gas and steam equipment. Exhibitors with working steam and gas engines are invited as well. Free camping over Friday night is provided, along with a registered engine. There will be a number of demonstra­ tions throughout the day, including the park’s 1895 Corley Sawmill in full oper­ ation. Registration for exhibitors and swap meet will be Thursday, July 8, from noon to 5 p.m. and again Friday, July 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A new maintenance building for the Delton Kellogg schools is being constructed next to the bus garage. The old maintenance build­ ing was located directly behind the elementary school is being tom down, due to its poor condition and to make room for more parking. Maple Valley school board picks six superintendent candidates by Sandra Poosetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley School Board has selected six candidates to interview for the position of school superintendent. The candidates are: • Linda Olsen, who has been a superin­ tendent for the Arenac Eastern School District for five years. • Fred Davenport, who has been prin­ cipal of Maplewood Elementary School for four years. • Kim Kramer, assistant superintendent of Plainwell Community Schools for 15 years. • William Lammi, superintendent of the Superior Centra] School District for nine years. • Jack Wallington, superintendent for Bellaire Public Schools for two years. • Mike Dodge, a principal for Saginaw Township Community Schools for three years. Current Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz is leaving the post July 1, after a seven-year tenure with Maple Valley Schools, to accept the position of super­ intendent with the Midland Education Service Agency (MESA), formerly the Midland Intermediate School District. Bev Black. Maple Valley School's special education director, has been appointed to serve as interim superintendent until a new superintendent has been hired and is ready to take the helm. "We have 36 applicants; that is a good size pool to draw from." said George Woons. a consultant from the Michigan Association of School Boards, who is helping the Maple Valley Schoo) Board with its search for a new superintendent. "1 am very pleased with the response. A lot of districts haven’t had as many appli­ cants. and we have some very good appli­ cants in the mix." The candidates were selected last week during a special board meeting. School board members began the interview process Monday night with Kramer, Lammi and Dodge. The board will inter­ view the other three candidates at 7 p.m. Thursday (tonight), July I during another special meeting, which will be held in the board room al the administration office. Earlier this month. Woons held a spe­ cial meeting in which members of the community were invited to give theninput into what types of qualities they were looking for in a new superintendent From the responses of the 15 people who attended the meeting, Woons com­ piled the following list of attributes: good problem solving skills, family values, team building, honesty and integrity, a good listener, involves others in problem solving (delegation), an ability to build a shared value system, an ability to build trust with staff, individuals, groups and the community; knowledge of collective bargaining, a strong educational leader who likes kids, and legal and financial knowledge. Woons and school board members will use the results from the community meet­ ing and two previous meetings, one with Maple Valley school staff and the other with administrators, as part of the screen­ ing and selection process. Former Hastings woman named president of Risk Management is also involved in Iter community, serving as a volunteer at the East Side Mission of Hint, and has served as chairperson of the Boy Scouts of Carrie L. Dickinson, a senior under­ writer at Citizens Bank, has been appointed president of the Michigan Chapter of the Risk Management Association. She grew up in Hastings and still has family members in Barry County. America. She is also an active mem­ ber of the Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene. The RMA. founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, member-driven profession­ al association whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk princi­ ples in the financial services industry. RMA promotes an enterprise-wide approach to risk management that focuses on credit risk, market risk, Dickinson will serve a one-year term as chapter president, effective July 1, and will be responsible for coordinating and directing a volunteer staff that is involved in providing pro­ fessionals with educational and con­ ference resources. “Carrie is a longtime professional in the field of credit administration.” said Clinton A. Sampson, Citizens Bank executive vice president and and operational risk. Citizens Banking Corp, is a diversi­ fied financial services company, pro­ viding a wide range of commercial, consumer, mortgage banking, trust investment and financial planning services to a broad client base. Citizens Banking is the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan, with assets of $7.69 bil­ regional chairman. Michigan. “We are thrilled as a company and know she will serve the RMA well with her expertise and enthusiasm.” Dickinson has 22 years of experi­ ence in financial services and holds a bachelor of arts degree in business from Michigan State University. She Carrie L. Dickinson lion. �. 'naHMingiBMmr-'nwxkv.JKyl.aM-P^aa Local me year old raises funds for Pennock and cancer research by Marek Westover Staff Writer An 8-year-old girl named Alexandra “Alex" Scott has inspired children across the country, including young Alexis Perez from Barry County, to have lemonade stands to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggres­ sive childhood cancer. Scott started the “Alex’s Lemonade Stand For Pediatric Cancer Research" in July of 2000 and has seen it raise over $200,000. In Barry County, five-year-old Alexis raised $14.93 for the Pennock Foundation’s Heather Harrell Memorial Fund and $41.66 for “Alex’s Lemonade Stand For Pediatric Cancer Research”. Alexis’ mother. Rende Bell, saw a story about Scott and her lemonade stand, and she decided to help out. Alexis has asthma and has visited the hospital on many occasions, so raising funds to benefit other children is Matt Thompson, secretary to the Pennock Foundation, accepts a donation of $14.93 from 5-year-old Alexis Perez for the Heather Harrell Memorial Fund. Young Alexis raised the funds through a lemonade stand she ran with her brother on June 12. The day was part of a nationwide effort called “Alex’s Lemonade Stand For Pediatric Cancer Research". important to her. The Heather Harrell Memorial Fund is named for a young girl who died from com­ plications related to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. To dale, the fund has allowed for the purchase of a movie cart that has DVDs and a children’s reading section. Alexis’ donation will go toward maintaining those items. Each pediatric -inpatient at Pennock Hospital is offered the opportunity to take one book off the cart to take home. Bell, who works at Pennock Hospital and someday wants to be a nurse, set up the lemonade stand for her daughter on the morn­ ing of June 12. Alexis presented a portion of her lemonade proceeds this week to Pennock Foundation Secretary Matt Thompson. Helping out at the lemonade stand where Alexis' brother. Jonathan, and great-grand­ parents. Helen and Eldon Blumenschein. On August 14. they plan to work with other families to have lemonade stands across the county, including several local businesses. Young Alexis ran a lemonade stand on June 12 to raise donations tor the nation­ wide effort lor Alex’s Lemonade Stand For Pedtolric Cancer Research* and locaffy tor the Heather Harrell Memorial Fund, etokto la through the Fennock Foundation. Her first customer was her brother Jonathan. More public parking slated DDA adjusts budget to cover extra costs of City Bank Streetscape By Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings Downtown Development Authority has received • Granted the AYSO request for the use of the soccer fields at Tydcn Park and Fish Hatchery Park for practices and games from Aug. 16 to Oct 30. Some minor repairs also need to be made and the parks commission is to be notified. ■- '"'1.. , .- -r> ri.u.. > the latest cost estimates for the City Bank Streetscape Project, including all development along Court. Church and Jefferson streets, totaling $461,897. The streetscape will match the-look of the downtown design with its brick walkways and flower boxes. The DDA requested and received a budget adjustment of $170,000 to cover the additional expenses associated with the project, which would be in addition to the previously committed funds. The remaining funds for the project will be • Re-appointed Neil Gardner to a sec­ ond term of five* years on the LiWerty Board. * • Approved the contract for $110,950 for construction of fencing around the Hastings/Barry County Airport with Marquette Fence Company. Inc. the city's share of the expense is $2,773.75. The Council also approved the contract amendment for construction engineer­ ing services with Mead & Hunt. Inc. $15,284 for the fencing. The city's cost is $382.11 for engineering services. The provided by Hastings City Bank. The DDA will also receive an amend­ ment to its projected 2003-04 fiscal yearend fund balance to reflect a bal­ ance of $353,778 versus the $305,564 in the current budget. They also received an amendment that the funds committed for the Riverwalk Trail Improvement Grant along State Street be reallocated to the 2005-06 budget \o reflect construction starting after July 1 next year. With these amendments, the DDA would have a projected fund balance of $488 at the end of the 2004-05 fiscal year. “While this appears to be a very low budget balance, please understand that these are budget numbers and may not be expended in the full budget amount,*’ City Manager Jeff Mansfield said in a memo to the mayor and council mem­ bers. “Please also understand that the DDA budget includes many ocher antic­ ipated DDA projects (marketing efforts, facade grants, additional Christmas decorations for the downtown, the Waldorff project, improvements to DDA parking lot #1, and the Art Hop) that may or may not expend their full budget allocations. The DDA would rely on their future revenue stream to fund projects in coming years.” DDA Chairman Mark Feldpausch presented the updated parking lot plan to the city council and took questions regarding the number of parking spaces that Hastings City Bank will have by the new building. The old building had 114 spaces owned by the bank and 36 spaces, owned by the city, surrounding the lot. The new parking lot will still have 114 spaces, but the public spaces DDA Chairman Mark Feldpausch shows the City Council the updated overall she plan drawing lor the street improvements around the new Hastings City Bank parking lot owned by the city will increase to 50. Also noted was that the intersections at Church and Court Streets and Jefferson and Court streets may become four-way stops. Although traffic in the area is considered local, the intersec­ tions will be safer and drivers will have • Approved a request from downtown Hastings merchants for a variance to the ordinance restricting merchandise on the sidewalk during their annual Sidewalk Sales on July 16-17. The banner that usually announces the sales has been damaged by wind, and currently the wires used to hold up the sign are down due to construction. The mer­ chants are looking into purchasing a new banner and will work with the council regarding the possibility of a new type of wiring system over the streets. Contact Nick Barlow PBBCUSES ABB REFINANCES Phone 616-877-4235 new reporter covering the council meet­ ing and to thank everyone for coming to the meeting The next Hastings City Council meet­ ing is at 7:30 p.m. July 12. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES NIGHTHAWK RKQUKST FOR BIDS to slow down in the area for people in the cross-walks. In other business, the Council: • Heard that the demolition of Mama B's restaurant is scheduled for July 12. That is the site for the new library. • Approved the request of Cedar Creek Christian School to use the soc­ cer field at Fish Hatchery Park on Oct. 1 and 15. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Grand Rapids, Ml contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for state and federal administration of the two contracts will cost the city $2,296. •Accepted the low bid of $13349.26. from Cairns Protective Clothing for the purchase of “turnout gear” for the Hastings Fire Department. The gear includes 11 -turnout coats" and 17 pairs of bunker pants. The cost is included in the 2004-05 Budget • Approved the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Capital Improvement grant application for $7 XXX) for the Thornapple Arts Council Building at Hah Hatchery Park. The TACO would like to use the building all year and needs the funds for a new fur­ nace. new gate, plumbing, and general maintenance work. The total project cost is projected at $14,000. • Approved the Ambulance Service Agreement with Lansing Mercy Ambulance Service. Inc. for the next five years. • Learned that weeds in Fish Hatchery Park ponds are worse than normal but are being treated. There was no public discussion from the floor other then to acknowledge the The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for Its annual concrete sidewak and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to bo bid on a unit price basis with pay- n A Ants, Roaches & Mice * and krsgutsrittes In the bid proposals, and io award the bid aa deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors Dependable • Licensed • Insured • Certified City Ctark/Treasurer. 20t East Stats Strs«. Hastings, Mkhigan 49056. unts 200 p m on Tuesday. July 20.2004. al wtvcti Sms I Biff Cummings (298) 982-7748 . CHURCH STAFFING OPPORTUNITIES Hastings First United Methodist Church has opportunities available to join our Worship Team. The foliowing positions are open either individually or in combination. • OrgnWMiMin flintGlnfZQhQif toynoadsE Play or Reuters pipe organ lor Sunday services, weddings, funerals, etc.Coordinate music programming and special music throughout the year, including directing the Bell Choir. Accompany the Chancel Choir for weekly Sunday service and special music programs. Oversee and coordinate educational programming. Select, develop a»xl oversee education and small group leaders. Develop outreach programs to connect members to min­ istry. • YQuttEGoontoatac- Coordinate, oversee and interface with Youth leaders in the development and execution of effective youth programming. Establish and maintain youth community mentoring programs. If you are qualified and have an interest In being part of our Church Team working in God's service, please apply at the church office in person or by mail. Please provide a cover letter, experience, and education history to the atten­ tion of Pastor Kathy Brown. We are located “Under the Dome* at 209 W. Green St. Hastings. 49058. We are an EEO Employer > ’ 00533083 S RNs Tendl.M« I iMringi, ■ 114-bed aldted nursing facility, team ptoyen «Hto toe aMRy to adapt to an Mr changing (unity to ba a part of a didkatort and professional care With subeWitial aign-on bonuses, a greet benefits package, and toe opportunky to not only utfce but Trad Ruddto. DON 240 E North Street Hastings. Ml 49058 awe. ----- - rogiA nac Aror rnone. aTOJ UreO-ixDO4* Fax: 269945-3247 �Page a - Thuraday. jmy 1,2004 - The Haatmga Barmer Catholics should make their own decisions in the voting booth COA millage will help keep services To the editor: The Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) enhances the lives of sen­ iors and keeps them out of nursing homes by providing 50.000 Meals on Wheels per year, medical equipment, home assessments, chore workers, fellowship opportunities, informational seminars for financial planning. Medicare regulations, medical clinics and tenting its building to community organizations like Kinder Care. The upcoming millage request is for operating expenses only. The property, with a building, was secured by using the Umbrella Fund fees for delinquent taxes and the sale of both the former Health Department and COA buildings. 1 believe it is wise to share facilities. The COA’s millage renewal of 1/4 mill would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $12.50 per year or $1.05 per month. The additional new millage of 1/4 mill would cost the same and is needed to match inflation of the last 10 yean. Governmental funding cuts affect the COA. If the millage fails, Barry County looses a valuable asset to our community. As a senior citizen. I want the services available soon. If the COA has touched your life or if you believe in the COA. please pass this millage on Aug. 3. Bill Byrne Hastings ( Know Your Legislators: ) U.S. Sunute Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congreaa Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (AU of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov , State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. To the editor: As a life-long ’old school” Catholic, 1 have watched my church go through many changes over the years, some for the better, others not. One deeply disturbing trend has been the politicization of the church. Gary Coates' letter to the editor (June 10) con­ firms that trend as he tries to dissuade Catholic voters from supporting John Kerry for president on the grounds that, despite being against abortion, he remains pro­ choice. Suggesting Kerry can’t have it both ways. Coates states, "with respect to abor­ tion. there is absolutely no ambiguity in what the church believes." However. Coates fails to state how the church, also without ambiguity, equates capital punish­ ment to abortion. Where is his outrage that George Bush prided himself on killing death row prisoners in Texas and that he and his sanctimonious Attorney General. John Ashcroft, are responsible for the largest number of executions of federal prisoners in the history of the United States? In a form of spiritual blackmail, four bishops in the U.S. have taken it upon themselves to guess the intent of Kerry’s heart with regard to the abortion issue and deny him the right to participate in the Holy Sacrament of Communion. With that, they have placed the Catholic Church right in the middle of the political arena, playing into the hand of the divisive George Bush, but this time pitting Catholic against Catholic. If in doubt, the "Sound Off* sec­ tion of The Catholic World News confirms how politics are dividing the faithful. Will the Catholic clergy withhold other sacraments from those suspected of not being true to their faith? Will parishioners cast a doubtful eye upon those that step up to communion, challenging those they think might not be pure enough at heart to receive the Body of Christ? Will parish­ ioners make public disclosure of those sus­ pected of sin. like the bishop* have of Kerry? Will the church extend "guilt by association" to al! Democrats and deny them Holy Sacraments, thus making the church exclusively Republican? It sounds as if this is what Coates proposes. And, it is a line the Catholic Church is very close to crossing over. As far as Iraq is concerned. Bush, claim­ ing he was encouraged by the Father, went to war against the pleadings of every majen church, including his own. Once at war. churches struggled to find a biblical justifi­ cation in order to continue their support for him. Those that placed politics above dogma, found the justification and now sleep easy thinking it was a "just war." So what if the war was based on lies? So what if more than 10.000 innocent Iraqis and nearly 1.500 coalition forces have been killed? So what if there are far worse atroc­ ities which go ignored? "It is the will of God." so claims George Bush. If you believe Bush’s claim that God told him to go to war. then it’s hardly a leap of faith believing lh^ preaching of that Republican religious-fanatic. Pat Robertson, who claims to have also recent­ ly spoken to God about politics. In that con­ versation. God. in an interesting choice of words, was to have told Robertson that "George Bush will be re-elected in a blowout.” Do Catholics believe these heretical claims? But what of Catholics? With Pope John Paul Il’s visceral opposition to Bush's war. has he lost the "Ear of God"? Bush seems to think so. In his recent visit to the Vatican, and once again as the self-proclaimed mes­ senger from the Father, he chastised Pope John Paul H’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Sodano. for not foisting his administra­ tion’s social agenda upon Catholics. He then refused to engage the Pope in a dia­ logue on the Iraq war. The point is. many Catholics, like Coates, are allowing others to exploit their (Know Your County Commissioners ) District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street. Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (289) 948-8782. Write Us A Letter here are th&rules-. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that win be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names win be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • AU letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. • . i District No. 2 •' ..(Thornapple Twp. & Inring Twp.. Free. 2) •rti Jernes French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. > District No. i (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra U James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Inring Twp. Free. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Tap., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0496. District No.« (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (289) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about gasoline prices? The price of gasoline has dipped below $2 per gallon. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing, since drivers are less likely to con­ serve gasoline if the price goes down? faith for political gain. Coates and all Catholics should be outraged that they are being used as political pawns by right wing factions in this country. Those factions see Catholics only as moderate swing voten who will be the deciding factor in this upcoming presidential election. Nothing more. Proof of right wing explottauon of faith, are bumper stickers used by Republicans, which read. ’Good Catholics Don’t Vote Democratic.* Such abuse is mild compared to the many Bush with God promo posters and photos sold in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. One such image was of George Bush in s Jesus pose, holding Jesus. Sacred Heart. Along with images of similar themes, it was sold as a framed picture at Meijer's stores. It was nothing less than sacrilegious! Catholics understand what I mean The bishops should take their cue from the pastor of Sl Rose, when he staled in his homily during the last election, that he was not going Io tell parishioners bow to vote. He said that was their responsibility. If it turns out that Coates' intentions are political and not spiritual, using the badge of Catholicism to further his own right­ wing beliefs, then he is hardly one to cast judgment upon Kerry and others. But then, when Coates steps up for communion, only be and God really know the true intent he harbors in his heart. Joe Lukasiewicz Hastings Wetlands should be len in natural state Tb the editor: I'd like to tase a moment to comment on Mr. Smith's letter to the editor “Are we truly a land of freedom and liberty?” in the Banner. I get the impression Mr. Smith thinks he is living in the last cen­ tury. when he could have done whatever he wanted and got away with it This is not the case in these modem times. We have rules and regulations in place in this country and state for specific reasons, and one of those reasons is to not destroy our natural wetlands and marshlands. 1. for one. don't feel sorry for someone who does not want to live in thio state and abide by its laws. 1 can't believe be did­ n't know anything about the wetlands laws that are in place to help protect the environment. He just thought be could do what he wanted and to heck with what be perceived as dumb laws. Well, he got caught. Now, he should just suck it up and do what he was supposed to do in the first place, and that was to leave the land in a natural state like he found it and not snivel to anyone who would listen about how be did nothing wrong and how the Department of Environmental Quality is out to get him. Personally. I think he got off too light­ ly with the small fine and reprimand that he got from the judge. I will be surprised if hr ever puts that stream bank back to its original condi­ tion. I think he will turn tail and run array from the damage he has done and not correct it. To you, Mr. Smith, I say. yes, people do need to pray for you. that you do the right thing, and put the land back to its natural stale, the way God made it and intended it tobe. Then, Mr. Stoneman. you can move elsewhere and play with yew rocks. George Clouse Hastings iiNttaa. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pubuhtb,.. Hastings Bannsr, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone:(269)9459554 John Jacobo Frataric Jacobo Vto# PsMMwt Pmktort Steven Jacobo StcmaryffiMturer •NEWSROOM* Dcvid T Young (Edtor) Etena GRwt (AnMwX Edta) Ken Genther Hastings I would like to see the price be even less. 1 do a lot of driving, and the price of gasoline is way too high. Marge Alverson Wayland The price of gasoline needs to go down and stay down. It is ridiculous bow the prices go up. Vince Battista Middleville Gas is still too expen­ sive. I think it is great that it has gone down, but 1 still can't afford to drive. Christina Steeman Middleville Yes, it is. definitely a good thing for gasoline prices to go down. They should go down even more. Justin Noftke Middleville It is good that gas prices have gone down. Teenagers, like me. who don’t make a lot of money have trouble paying for gas as it is. Dave Syswerda Middleville Definitely a good thing for gas to go down because it makes driving more affordable. At the same time, we should plan on ways to save gasoline. Helen Mudry Patrtoa Johns Sandra Ponaetto Caffiy Rutter txen txeme< Ruth Zachary Maroe irosrow HoatwRoad • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMM wnpM Mondw RMw •00 am. io 5JO pjn. BaMp IJ0 lit to Noon Scott Ommon Rom Heaton DanBuorgo Jonathan Jacobo OMbKrtpOan RMm: 025 par ywr in Story Cowly 027 pto yw in MoMo mrttoi 02Bptoya»atoMWitoe POSTMASTER: Send tottaw ettongw to: PO. Bo> B HMlngt. Ml 4905*4802 Second CtaNPwtoOi POd •t Hototogs. Ml 4S0M �The Heskngs Bsnner - Thursday. July 1.1004 - Page S Painting with the color of concern I was in a local restaurant recently when an elected official came up to me to complain about the way I write about local politicians. He said 1 tend to paint with a broad brush. lumping politicians all together and generalizing about the problems I have with some elected officials. He was concerned I was hav­ ing an advene effect on all politicians and suggested that I be more specific in the future. I told him that I painted with the color of concent. Over the past few months. I've written about issues affecting the people in Barry County and in Michigan. When I felt it was necessary. I was specific about issues, but there were also times when I felt it was all right to generalize. Before the upcoming election, if a candidate hands you a brochure and asks you to vote for him or her. take time to study the information given to you and ask lots of questions. There are many important issues before us. both here in Barry County and in Michigan for that matter, and we need to hold our elected offi­ cials responsible to find the answers to the problems and take action. As published on the front page of last week's edition of the Banner, the deadline for registering for the Aug. 3 primary elec tkm is Tuesday. July 6. This is a good time to stress to Barry County voters that the primary is as important, or more important, than the better known general election in November. The county sheriff will be selected on Aug. 3. The winner will be one of three Republicans: Incumbent Steve DeBoer or chal­ lengers Dar Leaf or Neal Johnson. No Democrats filed. County commissioners from the Third. Fifth and Seventh Districts also will be decided in the primary election became all the candidates in those areas *re Republicans, and the winner will be unopposed on the November ballot, unless a write-in steps forward in the primary or an independent files before mat Incumbent Sandra James faces Marlin Walters in the Third, incumbent Jeff MacKenzie is vying with Michael Callton and Mark Noteboom in the Fifth, and incumbent Tom Wing will be challenged by Jeff VanNortwick in the Seventh. For probate judge, there’s a five-way non-partisan race between appointed-incumbent Stephanie Fekkes. Bill Doherty. Jill Steele. David Kuzava and Thomas Evans. The top two vote­ getters of the five will square off in November for the coveted bench position. If you think a primary election is unimportant - think again. Remember, you must vole for either all Republicans or all Democrats. You cannot split your ticket until the November elec­ tion. If you don't feel you know enough about the candidates, check out the June 10 Banner for the story about the judicial candidates or attend the two First Friday forums in Hastings this month to learn more about other local candidates. Celebrating the 4th off July As we celebrate the 4th of July, we should pause as Americans to think about the greatness of our nation. What generally comes to mind is our freedoms - freedom of speech, freedom to gather, freedom to express our individual opinions on any subject. We should also remember the people who are fighting in a land half way around the world for the freedoms we find so dear. As Americans, it’s our right to determine whether we are for or against the war in Iraq, but as Americans, we’ve fought before, and we will again to defend the freedoms we've come to Sherriff candidate Leaf has integrity To the editor, Why am I supporting Dar Leaf for sheriff? He has both experience and integrity. He cares about the men and women that he works with. He won't wait until the patrol can are being !x«i together with duct tape io replace them. h's time for change, and it's time to bring back Barry County young men and women patrolling the roads of Barty County. h's time we had a sheriff that follows the same laws that he expects the people of Barry County to follow Those mail boxes that the sheriff look down wide drinking and driving could have been your children, h coaid have been someone skng the side of the road. I know, 1 lost my leg because a droak tbriver lost control of his car snd hit me. Dar Leaf will not hold himself to the same standards that he holds us Io; he will hold himself •o higher standards, and that's what any law enforcement officer should do. On Aug 3. we need citizens to go <M md vote for change, vole for Dar Leaf for sheriff He is the only one io receive these eadonemems: Michigan Coaliboo far Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO), Michigan Right lo Life, Ted Nugent USA (TNUSA). He has a majority of the read petrols and jail naff behind him. What's that telling you? He has retired deputies and Michigan State Mice officers eadoraag bun. We need to bring back accountability and tnlegrity io the sheriff’s department We aeed Dar Leaf. David Sleveas Middleville cherish. Some question the war in Iraq and say: Is it necessary? Should we be there? Will it make us safer? Only time will give us these answers. Monday, we handed over the power of governing Iraq to a group of Iraqi leaders to set up and maintain order in a nation that hasn't felt the power of a free people. At the same time, under the cloud of terrorism, we continue to relinquish many of our own freedoms as Americans. It's my hope that as the people of Iraq learn about the power of freedom, we will take back more of the freedoms we, as Americans, have come to enjoy for so long. Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. -Fred Jacoba, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Put safety first when fireworks glow Every summer holiday season brings questions regarding fireworks. Which types are legal for the State of Michigan and safety concerns lop the list Children 10-14 suffer from fireworksrelated injuries the most. Sparklers, often considered the safest type of fire­ works, are frequently associated with injuries to the youngest of children. They need to be taught, for instance, not to pick up a dropped sparkler by the hot end and to keep back from the cylinder fountains. Fireworks laws remain pretty simple. If it makes a loud bang or leaves the ground, spins or twirls through the air. it is illegal. Those caught in possession of illegal fireworks could face a misde­ meanor charge in court. Illegal-type fireworks consist of firecrackers. M­ 80's, cherry bombs, bottle rockets and other rocket-type fireworks. Safety remains very important when enjoying fireworks. Parental supervi­ sion is required for younger children. Talk to children about handling fire­ works and take away any illegal fire­ works when found. Most of the area fireworks stands are selling only the legal type for Michigan. What used to be Class C fireworks are now classified as Consumer Fireworks. Police agencies would like to know about stands selling illegal fireworks and will take your call Uxrut illegal fire­ works anytime of the year. Each year police agencies confiscate a large quantity of illegal fireworks, and signing a form that says you'll be trans­ porting the illegal fireworks out of the stale does not circumvent the current Michigan laws. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTREST RATE nfiQua JOYwFnad 30 Year Freed - Biweddy 20 Y« Ried 20 Year Fixed -BtwwUy 15 Year Freed 15 YtarHoed-Btweddy 7YearBaDouo 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM 6350 6375 6.000 6425 5625 5.750 5250 5J75 4750 toons 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 060 000 0 00 0.00 6311 6.423 6000 6.m 5 724 1M0 5365 1003 6611 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 Police crack down on drunk driving Driving on four wheels or on two. law enforcement officials are warning motorists that more then 500 law enforcement agencies are taking part in a statewide drunk driving crackdown which has already started. Special efforts have been made to remind law enforcement officers to watch out for not only drunk drivers, but drank motorcyclists as well. To combat drunk driving and prevent holiday traffic deaths over the July 4th weekend, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is coordinat­ ing the "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" mobilization June 25 through July 11. Home School Twenty counties across the stale are receiving federal traffic safety funding for overtime patrols and hundreds of other agencies are stepping up enforce­ ment efforts to keep Michigan road­ ways safe. In 2003, Michigan recorded the fewest alcohol and/or drag related fatal­ ities in recent history. 442. This repre­ sents a 4% decrease from 2002. During the 2003 Independence Day holiday period, there were 17 fatalities on Michigan roadways, two of which were alcohol related. This year's enforcement mobilization comes under the stale's tougher drank driving law that took effect September 30. 2003. The new law lowered the limit at which a motorist is considered a drunk driver to .08 blood alcohol con­ tent. Those convicted for a first time drunk driving offense face up to: 93 days in jail. $500 fine. 360 hours of community service, six points on their driver's license and 180 days license suspension. In addition, convicted drank drivers will be subject to a new $1,000 fee for 2 consecutive years, fora total of $2,000 in additional costs. Anyone who refuses a breath test the first time is given an automatic oneyear driver's license suspension. —— FDRIVER EDUCATION1 TRAINING Maple VaBey • Lakewood • Hmttags • Experienced Teacherllnstructor • Flexible Hours 269-623-3168 rrciciiru Sign-up to open to all children who will bo in gredoe 3rd through 8th for the 2004-2005 echocl year. A parent moot tre ore—nt at »lan-uD $45 Registration plus Fundraiser of $75 per child, max. $120 Registration plus Fundraiser per family. Scholarships available for qualifying families. Cheerleading accessories must be ordered and paid for at registration. H. YdLAi ExtcuUw Board of Dincton 108 E. State St. Hastings 269-948-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - lee cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads * Live Music - omxar President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Cheerleading: BobTeunessen Darryl Newton Salty Teunessen Julie Ann Johnson Connie Williams 948-2791 795-2594 948-2791 948-3962 945-4378 �Page 6 - Thursday, July 1. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings. MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacty Road. Dowling. Ml M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Stephen Scott Church phone, 269­ Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunttr. Sunday School 9:15 ajn. • Wonhip 10 ajn. 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9.30 ajn.; Sunday 945-4995. Church webart*: www. hopeurn.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Dehlah Bennett Office horn. Wcd/Tbun.. School IIO in; Sunday Evening Service 6ft) pin.; BMe Stody * Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 9 ajn. to I pm Sunday Morning. 930 ajn. Sunday School. 1045 ajn. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pjn. Sunshine PreSchool (ages 3*4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m.. 12-2:30 pjn. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 64 pjn. Jr. High Youth (Or 6. 7** 8). Wednesday. 7 pjn. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. kffenon Father Al Russell. Ptotor. Sunday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and IIOO ajn.; Cotdtssioo Saturday 3 JO-4: IS I* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. MidL W. Clayton Garmon. Ptotor. Sunday School 7.30 a.m.; classes for all Morning Worship 10:45 a.tn. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7ft) pjn.«: SAINTS ANDREW* MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hmtwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 915 ajn. Morning Prayer. lift) a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6ft) pjn. Rambows or J J. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Onb or Junior Bible quu (^es 8-12); Youth Mutatries or Teen Bible Qnu (ago 13-19); Adult Bible Stody - No aetata. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE yahoo com. Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Ptotor Ryan White. Youth. 9J0 ajn. Sunday School (re ail ages: 10:45 a.nt. Morning Worship Service; 6ft) pjn.. Evening Service; 7ft) p m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Arcana, Sr. andJr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Stody. Choir practice. Cail Church Office. 9484004 far mformatiou on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Paator. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hour, lift) ajn. Morning Worship Service; 6ft) pjn. evenrng Service; Wednesday: 7 ft) pjn. Services for Achdts. Teem and Children. 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Ptotor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 ajn. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9.45 Wonhip lift) un.; Evening Service al 6ft) pjn.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 7ft) pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 10 A Spirit-Okd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 math of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Plane * Worship 10:20 a.in.. 6ft) pjn.; Wed. 6:30 pjn. Jesus Club for boys * girts ages 4-11 Paoon David ad Rote MacDonald. An ousts of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For tafararctaa call 1416-731-5194 or I-5I7-852-II06. ajn.-11 ajn.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Donen Morrison. Service Timet: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junie* church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7JO pjn. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 486^ Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberts Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 930. Church Service 10.30 a.m 10.30 ajn.-aooa. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tbm's Market) . • Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pattor. Brian Trod. Pastor of Counaeta* * Vhintirwi. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nanay available for ail services. Worship Services 830 and lift) Sunday School for aU ages Grow^G^BreM, Ptotor Brian and 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Ptotor Dan Currie. Senior Ptotor Ptotor ‘Mrmbrr Ctati </<ta World-Wide Anglican Corcutatooa." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe IlL Rector. Mr. F. William Vbetberg, Director of Music Sunday Worship-8ajn.and 10 <.m. Children's Chapel and Srw<y School at 10 un. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. Building. Pastor Janes McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service tion and Holy Day service tones call (269) 795-2310 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH GRACE OF GOD FEUOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster sjb. tw >ck ajn. Nashville. Rev Al RusaeU. Pastor A missioo of St Roae Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9 » a m Evening Prayer service. AH services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ httpj'/www.churchseek/net/church/a ndrewmatV or email us at rtrevhm- 3115 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob tat*. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 10:30 ajn.; Sunday School. 9.30 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtatater. David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippics 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us ^naMy BMe Oats 10ft) ajn.; Worship lift)ajn..6ft) p.m. Wifenaday* Bible Class 7ft) pjn.. Clntoto for al ages. Eether I. Smith Eve Mener Fugaie, age 80, went bjoe to be with her Lord. Friday. Jaae 25, 2004, under the loving Cix of her family and hospice. She was preceded in deash by her husband of 45 yean. Bill; two children. Richard Michael and James Monroe; three gronddrildien. Jonathan Mitchell. Medea Fugale and Hillary Wren Hower. She is survived by seven children. Ruthum (James) Footer, Paid I. (Debbie) Fugale, Reverend Jack (Nancy) Fugate, Frances (John) Barber, David (Glemu) Fugate. Kay (Brian) Raymood. Te,eva (Rkk) Regenold; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; nd good friend Bob Daniels. Eve was a member of the Pope United Methodist Church. She loved her family, gardening, watching her birds and was an avid quilter. Cremation has taken place and a memorial serv­ ice was held at the Pope United Methodist Church. Springport, on Wednesday. June 30,2004 with the Reverend Jack Fugate and Pastor Steve Meszaros coofficiating. A private interment will be held at the Messer Family Cemetery in Gon Lake at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hospice at Jackson ind Oaklswn or Pope United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by J.C. Adams Funeral Home. Springport ChapeL 10-00 a m Adah electives June through August.. Grow. Grow, Hercher Trod leadmj; Dancing wM Porewnror. Ptotor Don Brial lead­ ing; and Six Mighty Mesuengen of God, Jim Dickinson ^udtag. Kid's for Christ (3*4 yean) * (5 yean »ft) Worship Service only. Qntzztn 8:30 ajn. and Sunday Evetong Service 6ft) pjn. Thursday, 9*30-11 ajn. Senior Adult Coffee Hone Vacatfsa thru 5th grade) dura* BMe School, (Soo-Game* 2004) Aug. 24. 9 UL-oocn. AH Church Picnic, Aug. 7th. 5:30 pjn. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hoang*. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Saturday. July 3 - 8ft) pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 4 - 8ft) * 10«) ajn. Holy Communion Monday. July 5 - 7ft) pjn. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Joly 6- 7ft) p.m. Worship Committee; 7ft) pjn. Overeaten Anonymous;. Wednesday. July 7 7ft) pjn. Holy Communion HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office boon are Monday Thursday 9ft) un.-Noon and 1ft)- 3ft) pjn. Friday 9ft) ajn.-Noon. HASTWOS -'«■* dt (iastiap. dM TV- «-----icnaercwt <■ nprcngs Mrs. Lancaster was horn on Jan. 21. 1916 in Frederic, the daughter of Grover and Elnora (White) Blain. She was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her son. Ivan (Alice) Thomas of Hastings; daughters, Sally (Doug) Picklesimer of Kentucky and Mary (F rank) Nicholas of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchil­ dren. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Walter Thomas and Lyle Lancaster, son. Kenneth and daughter. Marion; grandson, Danny Slagel; two sisters and three brothers. Respecting her wishes, private family services were held. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to ihe American Cancer Society or Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Sunday morning worship. hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:30 Traditional HASTINGS - Glenn Forest Miller, age 88,of Hastings, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday. June 27.2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Miller was born on May 12. 1916 in Ayssria Center. Barry County, the son of Glam Arthur and Dora (Benedict) Miller. He was raised in Assyria Township. Barry County and attended Ellis and Brown schools. He was married to M. Betty Tungaic, on Jan. 25, 1941 in Ohio. He lived in the Hale. Ml area front 1944 until 1951 when he moved to the Hastings area. He was employed at the Barry County Road Commission over 20 years before his retirement Previous employment included construction and was engaged in logging while living in the Hale area. Mr. Milla accepted his Lord in 1947 and served him faithfully for the rest of his life. He was a member of Nashville Assembly of God, attended Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Enjoyed feeding and watching birds. Was a loving husband, father, grandfa­ ther and brother. Mr. Milla is survived by his wife Betty; daughters, Wilna (Robert) Bertrand of Hastings, Jean (Robert) Shoemaker of Millersburg. IN. Marilynn (Cotb) Group of N. Syracuse, N.Y. Arlene (James) Maloney of Hastings. Elaine (Patrick) Eckman of Rapid City, S.D. and June (Terry) Miles of Hastings; sons. Vent (Kris) Miller of Hastings, Lyle (Laura) Milter of Freeport Alton (Rhoda) Milter of Hastings and Alvin (Liz) Milter of Hastings; 30 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brothers. Dale Miller of Nashville, Milbourne Milter of Tennessee. Nile Milter of Florida. Eldon Milter of Rose City, Vernon Milter of Portage, Maynard Milter of Mendon and Merwin Miller of Bellevue; sisters, Glendora Clemens of Rose City, Marion Ellsworth of Hale, and Thelma Youngs of Bellevue; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were infant son Richard, son Loren, granddaughter Leah Miller. great grandson Benjamin Micklatcher. sisters Eleanor Frye. Lois Fotta and Wilma Couch; and brother. Royal Milter. Services were held Wednesday. June 30. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor's Robert Thylor and Timothy Oya officiating. Burial was at the Ellis Cemetery. Assyria Twp., Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Audubon Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Wontap Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday* Services - 9ft) ajn. Traditional Wontap; I Oft) ajn. Coffee Hour in the Lounge; 10.45 un. Contemporary Wontap. The 9ft) Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. Nunery care is provided for hath services. My 5 • Churrh Offk* Clrotd; J»iy 6 - No Pwsaail Meettag; July 7 - Nu Newstetter thte toontta Next MwrietterdandtaKtoAaprct U. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400 Wonhip Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for aU ages at 945 ajn. Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings This information on worship srnice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions-' 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 69. of Lake Odessa, wss called Home to be with ha Lord on Tuesday afternoon, June 29.2004. Eunice was born in Crab Orchard, Tam. on Dec. 25. 1934 to Tony and Edith (Helton) Sborill. She married Blair Williams on Oct 3. 1964 and moved to Lake Odessa with their family io 1968. Eunice had been a long-time active member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. She loved to cook and enjoyed ceramics. Eunice and Blair were proud to have been foster parents fpr many years. She is survived by ha husband, Blair, chil­ dren. Kathleen (Jim) Vimpeny. Teri Wysocki. Shelly (Gordon) Vaughn. Blair Williams Jr., Valerie Russell. Rhonda (David) Thompson. Paul (Amy) Williams; adopted children. Rose Ferguson, and Sandy. Scott and David Williams; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchil­ dren; brothers. Paul (Barb) Sherrill. Roy (Chris) Sherrill. Denny Sherrill, and Gary (Helen) Sherrill; and many other loving relatives and friends. Eunic- was preceded in death by ha parents: and brodta and sisters, Gilbert Sherrill, Bernice Stevens, and Iris Jean Sherrill Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 1. 2004 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held II a.m. Friday, July 2, at the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. The family has suggested that memorial con­ tributions be made to Grace Brethren Church for mission outreach. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. WOODLAND. - Lloyd J. Hitt, age 77. for­ merly of Woodland, passed away June 28. 2004 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lloyd was born in Vermontville on Nov. 5. 1926 to Lloyd and Glyda Hitt. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army during W.W.H. Lloyd married Marie Lane on June 5. 1941. He and Marie owned and operated Hitt Farm Equipotent in Woodland for 15 years, and then managed Kiwanis Manor in Charlotte for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Dorothy Smith: and hit loving wife, Marie. Lloyd is survived by his children. Donald (Jackie) Hitt of Bonita Springs, Fla., Cathy (Kim) Evanzo of Grand Rapids, and Susan Spinna of Traverse City; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister. Helen Rickie of Charlotte; father-in-law, Edward Lane of Lake Odessa; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the time of service at Koops Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday. July 1. 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place in Woodland Memorial Park. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PSP (Progressive Suprancular Palsy) Research. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. HASTINGS - Esther I. Smith, age 89. of Hastings, died Thursday. June 24. 2004 at Carveth Village in Middleville. She was born March 23. 1915 in Barry County, the dnughta of Gottlieb and Nettie (Ochs) Kaechete. Esther graduated from Middleville High School in 1932. She went to Barry County Normal for one yea and graduat­ ed from Western Michigan. She married Maurice Smith May 26. 1935 and he died February 11.2000. She taught at many Barry County Rural Schools and Southeastern school for 15 yean retiring in 1978. Esther also lived in Muskegon where she owned a Deli for 4 years, and lived many yean in Grand Rapids. Estha had a love and concern for the well being of young people and children. She was preceded in death by ha hus­ band. Maurice, parents, sisters. Tillie Henkbiena, Edna Griffeth. and infont sista. Lulu Kaechele, brothen, Albert Kaechele. Carlton Kaechete and infont brotha. Andrew Kaechete. Surviving is a son. Douglas Smith at Hastings, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Fuoeral services were held Friday. June 25. 2004 at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Currie and Pastor Kenneth Ganta officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. FREEPORT - John “Stub" Usbome. Jr. age 81, of Freeport, passed away Monday. June 28. 2004 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. John (Stub) Usbome Jr. was bora on Dec. 10. 1922 in Freeport, the son of John and Elma Verde (Knowles) Usbome Sr. He was raised aid attended school in FreeportJohn was a forma, be lived his entire life on the family form. He was married to Betty M. Buehla on Aug. 14. 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War 11 in the South Pacific on lite Breckinridge as Seaman Second Class. He received a Victory Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. John was an outdoor enthusiast, he liked fishing, hunting, mushroom hunt­ ing in the spring of the year and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Alto. KP Lodge in Freeport and a active mernba of the Freeport Historical Society. He is survived by his loving wife. Betty (Buehla) Usbome just short of 50 years of marriage; one brotha. Alexanda (Phyllis) Usbome of Hastings; two sis­ ters. Mildred Pyle of Richland and Wilma Wilson of Lake Odessa; many nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews and a host of friends that will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his par­ ents. John and Elma Vode (Knowles) Usbome Sr. his son. John Usbome Hl; brotha, Gordon and sisters. Jessie Mercy and Greta. Funeral services will be held Thursday. July 1. 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Mick Funderburg officiating. Interment Fulter Cemetery. Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Freeport Historical Society or Calvary Grace Brethren Church. 13700 84th and Pratt Lake Rd.. Alto. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �Tha HaaUnga Bomar - Thursday. July 1. 2004 - Papa 7 Nominees sought for Barry Senior Citizen of the Year Hattmgr City Bink and the Bury County Commiuioe on Aging will sponsor the sixth aonu •1 "Senior Citizen of the Year" award, which will be practted at the COA Sommer Picnic Thursday. July 22 at the new COA building in Hastings. Um and highlights the contributions made by persons ages 60 aad older to chic and social life in Barry County, focusing on the positive ben­ efits of remaining active while growing older. Past winners of the Senior Citizen of the Year award have included Kensinger Jutes, Florence Marble. Joyce Weinbrecht Don Reis'. Nyta Nye and last year's winner. Rath Newton He Commission on Aging honors older adults every year through our volunteer recognition pro­ gram,* noted COA Director Tammy Pennington. This award offers a special chance for the com­ munity to single out that one special older person and present a token of their admiration and appre­ ciation. There ate other community awards given ■tonally. but das is the oldest award that specifi­ cally highlights the achievements and talents of our older adults.* Nominees for Barry County's Senior Citizen of the Year award should be age 60 or older and resi­ dents of Barry County. Consideration should be given to the contribution each nominee has made to the Barry County community. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been involved in. bow his/her involvement has brnrfiard the community, and the number of peo­ ple who have been affected by those contributions. Nomination forms are available at the Commiaaion on Aging office from Lori Wlswell al Heatings City Bank. ■ Thornapple Manor, or ■ the local public library. Nominations, which can be from individuals or groups, should be sent to the Commission on Aging. 320 West Wood'awn Ave.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. All nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday. July 16. * We are especially proud to have Hastings City Bank as a partner in giving this year's award. Lori Wiswell. of the HCB staff, has been assisting us with selection of our winner for the past four years. Hastings City Bank, with their long record of serv­ ice to the Barry County community, makes an out­ standing partner." said Pennington.* BOY, Gage Ivon, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 17.2004 at 10:18 a.m. to Tonya Dull and Jason Michael of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Collin Christopher, boro al Pennock Hospital or. June 162004 at 1:38 a.m. to David and Kitnberiy Footy of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jade Robert, bom al Pennock Hospital GIRL, Jaimee on June 14. 2004 at 10:24 p.m. to Stacey Thompson and Kevin Miller of Ionia. Weighing 6 Iba. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. Hospital on June 16. 2004 at 2:19 am., to Ashley Sanford of Hopkins. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches kmg. GIRL, Lauren Cynda. born at Pennock Hospital on June 20. 2004 at 6:46 a-m. to Milch and Cynda Poll of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Andrea Elizabeth, bom st Pennock Hospital on June 8.2004 at 8:26 azn.zo Chad and Ann Leiter of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Emelia Martha, born at Pennock BOY, Tavien James, born at Pennock Hospital on June 9. 2004 at 8:25 ajn. to James and Stefanie Dockter of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches kmg. Lynn, born at Pennock GIRL, Phoebe Elizabeth, bom at K ick Hospital on June 17, 2004 at 2:2b a-m. to Tiffany and Todd Schantz of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches kmg. BOY, Sklyer Martin, boro at GIRL, Faithe Leigh, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 18. 2004 at 6:53 ajn. to GIRL, Sydney Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 8.2004 at 9:34 pjn. to Mike and Tiffany Moorman of Shelbyville (Gun Lake). Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Aaron and Lori Woodard of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs and 20 inches Iong. BOY, Ashton ffiake, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 18, 2004 at 12:19 to Clark and Heidi Rickerd of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Andre* Joseph Rafael Perez, bora June 16, 2004 at 4:59 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids to Jacqueline Lesick and Elliott Perez GIRL, Brooklynite Ann Shy. boro at Spectrum Hospital on June 17. 2004 to Melissa and Jeffrey Shy. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Mepham-Basso exchange vows Joseph Lee Inga’lina. Hastings and Christina Sue Schantz. Hudsonville. Lee Harrison Sifton. Woodland and Rachel Marie Laffer, Woodland. Charles Thomas Potter, Hastings and Destiny Lee Kendall. Hastings. Robert Karl Elliott. Hastings and Rhonda Dee Thompson, Hastings. Bernard Herman Blair. Delton and Bonnita Alene O’Keefe. Hastings. TWIN GOULS, Taryn Lynn and McKenna Lynn were bom May 29th to Chad and Tricia Dole of Gun Lake. Weighing 4 lb«. 12 ozs. and 5 lbs. 0 ozs. Grandparents are Hank and Vicki Dole of Gur. Lake and Bob and Jan Davis of Martin. Great grandparents are Helen Vallier of Kalamazoo and Jack and Ruth Eckhardt of Byron Center. Twins are welcomed home by big brother, Kuden Hospital on June 18,2004 al 1:21 p.m. to Tun and Jen Shaw of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. IS 1/2 ozs. aad 19 inches long. Fouts-Schantz Scott and Jan Wurink of Zeeland would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Alison Fonts to Aaron Schantz the son of Mike and Sally Schantz of Hastings. Alison is a graduate of Zeeland High School and Hope College and is currently employed at Jenisor. High School and Hope College. Aaron is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College and is currently employed at second Reformed Church. AJuly 2.2004 wedding is being planned al Diinnent Chapel (Hope College) On Nov. 28. 2003. Rachel Atm Mepham and Fabrizio Basso exchanged marriage vows in the Garden Room at Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. Following family tradition, an old Scottish wedding cer­ emony was used to unite the couple. Musk was provided by harpist Julie Mowery. Phil Courtwright officiated over the service. Parents of the bride are Douglas and Deborah Mepham of Hastings. Parents of the groom are Alfredo and Graziella Baaao of Sardinia.Italy. The bride is s graduate of Heatings High School. Michigan Stale University, and the University of Michigan, bolding a B.S. in biology and chemistry and a M. A. in second­ ary education. She currently teaches science and math at Sunnyvale Middle School in Sunnyvale, California. The bridegroom is a graduate of G. Asprooi High School in Iglesias, Italy, and the University of Pisa. Italy, earning a MS. in Electronic Engineering. He is currently employed as a software engineer for LSI Logk Corporation in Milpitas. California. The couple currently reaide in San Jose. California. Bellgraph-Cooley Kelly Ann Bellgrapb and Brandon David Cooley will exchange wedding vows on Augus> 14.2004. The Grand Rapids couple are die children of Tom and Patricia Bellgraph of Hastings and David and Kathy Cooley of Rockford. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hastings High School and Michigan State University. Her fiance is a graduate of Rockford High School and Western Michigan University. Pugh-Scholten exchange vows Julk Pugh aad Timothy Scholten, both of Grand Rapids, were united in marriage Oct 4. 2003 at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. They were anending by Angela Thornburgh, friend of the bride, and Mark Scholten, brother of the groom. The couple honeymooned in St Lucia and reaide in Grand Rapids. ' The bride is the daughter of Norman and Jeanne Pugh of Hastings. The groom is the son of Richard and Rah Schohen of Grand Rapids. Jutie is a graduate of Hastings High School and Tun is a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School. Both sire graduates of tie Grand Valley State University School of Nursing. Tim works as an Emergency Department Manager and JuUe as Director of Oncology, both ■ Spectrum in Grand Rapids. Pennock Hospital on June 19, 2004 at 5:24 pjn. to Deanna Keller of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches kmg. BOY, Thomas John, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 11. 2004 at 12:34 p.m. to Jenny Livermore and Kyle Henry of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches kmg. GIRL, Paige Marie, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 14, 2004 at 2:30 ajn. to Tonya May and Patrick Robins of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Request for Bids City off Hastings Department off Public Services 2004 Street Line Painting Heuss-Milligan Shipman’s celebrate 50th Richard Handy wedding anniversary celebrates 90th birthday Dale Shipman and Eva (Reid) Shipman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3,2004. Dale and Eva were married on July 3. 1954 with Rev. Howard Hamblin officiating, at the parsonage. Please send cards to Dale and Eva at 2495 S. Whitmore Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Open bouse for Richard Handy's 90dt birthday will be held July 3. 2004 from 2-5 p.m. at Prairieville Bible Church. 12711 M­ 43 Delton. Your presence is the best present If you can't attend cards may be send to 8955 Guernsey Lake Rd.. Delton. MI 49046. WISH AH ( FYWSH A HAPPY \ PON OLER ON JULY AvaMtia ktr Ibwnahlpo, Go* Weddings. Open Houma and Individual Homan Mm*>Ay Mambar of tM Mchigan Moaquho Control Aaaodahon love, FAMIY The City of Heatings Department of Pubic Servicee ie requesting seeled Mb tor Ms 2004 street me painting pro­ gram. Bids are due by 230 pjn, on Tuesday, July 20,2004, ar nasungs uny rtan. rroposai lorms, otoomg requvements and specifications are avaNabie from tha Office of the City CtorVTreesurer, Qty of Hustings. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Brian is a 2004 graduate at Tri-State and is employed as an investment rr pre tentative for Edward Jones. The two will wed August 7, 2004 at Si Rose of luma Cadtolk Church in Hastings. WOODLAND MOSQUITO CONTROL 60”' 41H Mike and Deb Heuss, formerly of Hastings, are pleased io annonner the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Heuss. to Brian Mulligan, of Syracuse. Indiana. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2004 graduate of Tri-State University. She is employed as a coat accountant for Banks Corporation. Lorry Cook (2M) 397-4*10 "^MULTI-FAMILY^ YARD SALE This is a yard sale you won't want tc miss, lots ofGOOD Stuff Tools, Lawn Equipment, Building Supplies,Househ( OUT MOMU. CHAT MIK. CHAT HNL BATTLE matching Hutch, Kids, Baby, Mens & Womens Clothes, AVON, Stereo, Brand New Wedding Dress (Never been worn) YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES J-A D G R A PHICS FA Ml LY PASS TO CATCH THE YANKEES • FRIDAY, JULY 9 AT 7 PAL (Praaant thia peaa and family antaro fraal) Sre the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium —.SSMBUBBUeaill.tie • SUUS) Please Join their children and grandchildren ' In the celebration of their golden wedding" 9500 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville anniversary July 10. 2004, 4:006:00 p.m. at the Middleville Wesleyan Church, 1664 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville, Michigan NO GIFTS. PLEASE. Sunday July 11' �P«o» 8 - Thursday. July 1, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Today is the start of the Lake Odessa Fair except for two events held on Wednesday. Today the parade begins at 6 p.m. at the vil­ lage park and proceeds north on Fourth Avenue to the fairgrounds. Laverne Eldridge will be riding in style as grand marshal. A reception in his honor is being hosted by the Lions* Club in Fellowship Hall from 7 to 9 a.m., immediately following the parade. Today judging was done in the adult building which also houses youth exhibits of sewing, crafts, canning, baking. Saturday. July 3 marks Art in the Park. There will be parking at the Lakewood High School, which can accommodate dozens of cars, and also in St. Edwards Church and Family Center with two lots. Shuttle service will be provided by St. Edwards youth for a stipend. Another new parking area is on Third Avenue, two blocks north of the park behind Central L’MC. Donations for parking will benefit Karl Klynstra and family with costs associated with his leukemia treatments. This is in easy walking distance of the loop drive Roger enjoyed looking at pictures of Lake Odessa High School graduates of years past. The open house at the depot attracted many visitors. Michigan Home Finance 100% Purchase & Re-Finance! Many zero down purchase programs! Call today to get pre-qualified for a zero down home loan with no PMI! Commercial Properties Land Contract Refinance PAYOFF THOSE^^ RATE CREDIT 3 Cash-Out = HIGH INTEREST CAROS! -fJ Debt Consolidation' ~ Lower Your Interest Rate Manufactured Homes (land) 0 Down Purchase Mobile Home in Park E YES! YES! [?5 YES! YES! Efl YES! [?5 YES! I?5 YES! KOOPS! (Sony, we can do almost anything! But we can’t do these!) Cail today! 269-945-6280 into the park. Signs indicate routes to drive, with M-50 being closed to westbound traffic. Only eastbound motorists will find a direct route through town. Sunday is the Fourth of July! Have a safe and happy holiday! Tliere will be fireworks at approximately 10 p.m. on Monday. The Blanchard House at Ionia will be open from I to 4 p.m. in Ionia. This unusual bouse nude of Ionia sandstone is a prime example of Italianate architecture, built for attorney John Blanchard. The bouse is unusual with its large rooms, small in number, unlike many homes of that era. It is furnished with period furniture. The emphasis will be on military veterans this month. All the nearby libraries, including Lake Odessa, seem to be using the theme “Discover New Trails in Reading”. Books, videos, books on tape and far more are avail­ able for Ioan. Check out the magazine section. Saturday. July 10 brings another monthly meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society at Lake Manor with member Lori Fox of Portland speaking on “Hooking Kids on Genealogy." The bloodmobile on Monday at Fellowship Hall netted 64 good pints of blood. A crew of men loyally come each time to unload the equipment and return at 6 p.m. to help with loading the cots, benches and more onto the big truck from Lansing. The L.O.A.H.S. ice cream social held on Sunday drew a crowd. The weather was per­ fect The patrons enjoyed their treats at tables on the deck, with a choice of being in shade or sunshine. All tf,e while Bob Huyck enter­ tained with beautiful music on his keyboard. Academic honors recently announced by Montcalm Community College include Janet Conklin of Lake Odessa on the President’s Honor List; Academic Honors for Sandra Beach of Clarksville. Tracey Jordan. Rob Kruisenga, Ryan Rayner, Brian Stowell at Ferris Stale University; Allison Barker, of Belding, who is the granddaughter of Geraldine Barker and the late Rev. MJL Brokaw and wife Edna. Grace Bible College in Grand Rapids has Thomas Thelen and Daniel Wait on its honors list Sl Edwards Family Center was a happy place on Saturday as about 300 alumni and guests attended the annual alumni banquet This custom began in 1987 during the village centennial, and was resurrected from a similar event held years earlier. Since then a rotating committee has made plans, sent thousands of invitations, arranged for speakers, and fielded dozens of questions. This year the honored class was that of 1954. Speikers representing ocher anniversaries were Robert Shaw from the Class of 1934, Roger Cochran of Saranac from the class of 1944 and Lowell Thomas, of Beaverton speaking, for his golden anniver­ sary class. Music was provided by Mary McCartney Beard, of Grand Ledge, who sang, and also her daughter Kathy Beard Jenkins who also d;d vocal numbers. Mary has done a lot of travebr ia recent years and once on a boat trip on the Yangtze River sang “God Bless America." Her parents were William and Edrie (Pull) McCartney, scions of the early settlers McCartney and Colwell. Her Grandfather Emerson Pull built many of the local stores using products from his brick making machinery. Emerson Street is named for him. Committee members Lynda Cobb, Ada Dennie, Thelma Curtis, Linda Allen, Mary Jane Carlson. Yvonne Cobb. Evelyn David. Lola Haller, Janis Kenyon and Christine White. Open house at the depot on Saturday drew many visitors. Chief attractions as usual was the display of graduation photos and school memorabilia. A new drawing card was the newly published book in orange and black which contains graduation information and photos from 1888 to 1963. For some of the early years, there were photos of one graduate or none, but the names are listed. Early class­ es had group photos taken. Not until 1915 were there individual pictures. Two classes were photographed holding their rolled and tied diplomas. A bonus in the $18 book is an alphabetical listing of all the graduates. This book was produced by the Freight House Committee of the Historical Society. The book was printed by J-Ad Graphics. Many had been purchased in advance of publica­ tion. It is interesting to see faces of someone in 1910 and realize that the same look is m the face of that person's grandchildren today. Strong genes! Members of the Barlett family returned on the weekend to attend the alumni banquet and the next day’s ice cream social. Roger Bartlett of Minnesota came, as did his sister and hus­ band Rev. George and Virginia Schreckenost of Ohio. Tress (Gilliland) Holdridge came from California. A delightful birthday party was held on June 23 for Marie Pickens who now resides at Woodlawn Meadows. Friends Helen Miller, Susie Cooley and Marian Klein were the host­ esses. Marie was sealed in a comfortable chair to greet her guests, and there was adja­ cent seating for them by pairs. Along with many friends, there were her children Joy Adams and daughters of Jackson, Jill Leito of jflnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Mom against divorce Dear Annie: I have been separated from my husband. 'Lester.' for three months. We've been married nearly four years, but we both have come to the con­ clusion that it would be best if we divorced. There are no children involved. Lester and I .’till talk to each other and are on very good terms. Because of this, my mother keeps trying to get us back together. I’ve explained why a divorce is the right decision, but it's almost as if Mom would rather see me married and miserable than divorced and happy. Frankly, I think she is worried about what other people will think of her if her daughter is divorced. I don't want to stop speaking to my mother, but I refuse to live my life for her. Any suggestions? - Happiness Lost Dear Happiness Lost: Since you and Lester presumably will be divorced soon, there's no point getting worked up over your mother’s attitude. It isn't necessary for her to agree with you. Simply say. "I realize we don't see eye-to-eye on this. Mother, so we won’t discuss it further." Then change the subject or walk away. Once the divorce is final, hopefully your mother will stop nagging you to get back together, because by then, it will be too late for her to change what "other people think." And it will help when she secs how much happier you are on your own. oromer mirrea Dear Annie: Several years ago, my brother, sister and I lost both our parents within six months of each other. My brother was supposed to be executor of the estate, but since he lives in Canada, a judge named me co-executor (Mom and Dad lived in the United States and so do D. Most of the work fell on my shoulders, and my brother did as little as possible. The final settlement caused a lot of hard feelings. My sister and I remain close, but my brother has not spoken to me since. This breaks my heart. I have tried to con­ tact him, but he will not take my calls or answer my e-mails. 1 love my brother and miss him a lot. How can 1 make this bet­ ter? — Younger Sister Dear Sister: We’re assuming you received more money than your brother, most likely from the work you did on the estate as co-executor. If that's the case, the only way your brother will ’forgive" you is if you make it up to him financial­ ly, unfair though that may be. It is entire­ ly up to you to decide if it's worth it. If that is not the case, and your brother simply is miffed that you usurped his role as sole executor, there is little you can do. We suggest you ask your sister to be an intermediary to let your brother know how m<ich you miss him, and hope for the best Talk with elders Dear Annie: My 15-year-old daughter learned to play bluegrass mandolin from her father. While playing at a recent fam­ ily get-together, she strummed the old song "Jessie James," and surprisingly, my 82-year-old, extremely reserved step­ father began to sing. When he noticed our reaction, he said, "My great-uncle was a stagecoach rider and taught me that song when 1 was a little boy." Annie, please tell your readers to spend some time listening to our elders and documenting what they remember. We are losing one of America's most precious commodities — our history. — The Farmer's Stepdaughter Dear Stepdaughter: You are so right, and not just for America's history, but for our personal family histories. We urge our readers to bring along a tape recorder, camcorder, or even a notebook and pen. and record your grandparents' stories. There are many books available with information on how to take a family his­ tory. Please do it before these precious memories are lost forever. See LAKE 0 NEWS, pg. IS OW OMIT MRS. OW NR. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THS YAMKRRS 4th of July, 7 p.m.v«. Peoria (firework* after game) Open* 8 game home stand Look for J-Ad “Pack Park” Night Coupon Ser the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium VWWJNttlKmfcyMlmLCM • MMMJH7 Hallucinating Dear Annie: 1 am very close to my 12year-old grandson. "Zach." He says 1 give good advice. I felt confident guiding him, until now. " Last night. Zach confided that for sever­ al months, he has been having "visions." One is of a man. whom he described in detail. The second is a dog, and the last is an animal that he says resembles a polar bear. Zach says the visions last only a sec­ ond before disappearing. He doesn’t hear voices or anything like that. My grandson is articulate, intelligent, sociable and not prone to exaggeration. He has no extraordinary problems at school or at home, and he doesn't exhibit any symp­ toms of a medical problem. Zach asked me not to tell anyone, and I don't want to lose his trust But I don’t want to ignore something potentially serious. What should 1 do? - Worried Grandma Dear Worried: You are a caring and lov­ ing grandmother. We spoke with Dr. Carrie Freedheim. a child and adolescent psychia­ trist in Tucson, Ariz. Here is her reply: Visual hallucinations can be associated with serious psychiatric disorders in chil­ dren. However. from your description of your grandson, his overall functioning remains good. He is socially adept and not showing any other symptoms, which means he most likely does not have a serious psy­ chiatric disorder, such as childhood onset schizophrenia. Frequently, visual hallucinations are associated with medical problems - prima­ rily neurological disorders. Despite your desire to keep this quiet. Zach needs to be seen by his primary care physician and like­ ly by a neurologist as well. Approach him about this as a medical necessity, not as if he is having a "mental" problem. Put up, shut up Dear Annie: I have been married to "Barry" for 20 years. Our marriage is a lov­ ing and supportive partnership, except when it comes to his mother. -n's passive-aggressive behavior t . ne is the cause of most of our argur or years I've wanted to confront Ik out it, but Barry has asked me to put up with it and essentially shut up. He does­ n't have the courage to confront her him­ self. The problem is, I cannot get beyond the fairness factor, and that infuriates me. How can I discuss this with my mother-in­ law without alienating myself from the family? - Tired of the Cheap Shots in Madison. Wis. Dear Tired: First ask yourself what you will accomplish by confronting the woman, other than letting off steam. Do you expect her suddenly to realize how poorly she's treated you and do a complete about-face? That sounds unrealistic to us, with the end result being more hostility, not less. It would help if your husband told his mother to knock it off. or if you could ignore her barbs. Since he won’t, however, and you can’t, please consider consulting a counselor who will work with you on effec­ tive ways to deflect Mom's mental torture. Nocure Dear Annie: This is for the young woman who had bruises on her breasts. I developed similar bruises at age 19 and ignored them until they spread all over. I finally went to the doctor and was diag­ nosed with morphea, a localized form of scleroderma (a chronic connective tissue disease). While there is no cure, it is not life-threatening. Many doctors are unaware of morphea, but if the girl's physician thinks this may be the problem, she can get information through the Scleroderma Foundation at www.sclerodermv.org. — Better Now in the Northeast Dear Northeast: We hope she will take note. Thanks for educating us today. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox&comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL6O6H. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by’ other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYN­ DIC:ATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 1,2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Woodland and its people By Joyce Weinbrccht This week the column offers a lever writ­ ten on Jan. 17, 1924 by Samuel Simmons to the editor of the Woodland News. The letter was about Woodland and its people. He writes: Friend Charles: Thinking it was about time for me to again remit you for the News, you will find enclosed check for $5.00. Am always glad to get the News and and read about my old neighbors and schoolmates of 50 yean ago. It brings back to my mind those good old times, of my school days and the good times 1 had at the old Meyers School House: my first term of school was in the old log school house in the winter of 1867; a few years later the new one was built. My father was one of the directors, and the old bell that called the pupils from play to study was placed in the belfry by father and that, when called by the Master, that we can meet in that Mansion my Saviour has gone to prepare for us. I could name numbers of old friends such as Jacob Funk. Hugh Pot!-;. Frank Roberts. Jacob Reiser. Adam Baitinger. Henry Smoke. Sam Meyers. Jacob Smith. Conrad Schuler. Welsey George. George Huddell and many others, who were our neighbors when living on the old farm, most and per­ haps all have been called to their reward. Some of the younger set about my age in about Wow.land and Lake Odessa, as Hi Walts. Phil Scbray. Burt Holly. Frank Hilbert. Wesley Meyers, John Valentine. The News editor. Dale and Willard Jordan and a score of others that I cannot call to mind, who. 1 hear are still among the living, and am wishing them all a Happy and got to be a millionaire yet, but have plenty of this world’s goods. We have two children, one son and a daughtcr.both are married and left us. so mother and I are alone. The daughter lives in Los Angeles. California. Dr. Vem. the son. is located at Orange. California, and has become very wealthy. Chesla Wilhite, the daughter, and husband are in the drug business and making plenty of money. Am arranging my business so that just as soon as possible I can go and be with them, and spend the balance of my days with them where there is sunshine and flowers the year through. I have been there and know that it is sure a beautiful country to live in. (yet 1 should worry), when 1 and my wife are blessed with the best of health, and with a host of good friends in and about Grant City. Yet I have lived my allotted time.soon will be "three score years and ten.” how time has slipped away! 1 can hardly imagine that it has been 43 years since we left Woodland, but such is the case. No doubt there have been lots of changes in your country and Staze in improvements as well as there have been in ours. When I came to Missouri I could buy land at $10 per acre; now the same land is selling for $200 per acre. We are getting wonderful improve­ ments on our roads throughout the State. We will soon have a state highway across the state from Kansas City, St. Joseph, through our little city on to the state capitol of Iowa, at Des Moines. At our last election we voted 75 million for roads and we are sure getting myself. I think Ruby Barnum was the last teacher in the old log school house. George D. Barden was my last teacher, or Wesley Meyers. I am not sure which. I notice the old landmarks of the past, the Meyers and Jordan school houses have been sold and moved away, but I will never forget the good times I had going to reading matches and spelling school, especially in the Jordan school house, where the younger set met to jump and and see who was the best wrestler. I note some of my old schoolmates have passed away to the great Beyond, like Jacob Eckardt. Alfred Rowlader. David Meyer, and a host of others, especially the older set. Now it our time to be called the “old man and woman.” I note by reading the Woodland News, that one of my old friends - David Metzgar, of Brooklyn. N.Y., had passed away. Well do I remember of my boyhood days when I and the Metzgar boys chummed together. David and I were about the same age. John. Henry and Leonard were younger than we and a great many jokes were played on the younger ones. We would hunt bumble-bee nests and stir and plug them up several days until they were mad. then have the boys go hunting berries leading them to the nests and seeing them get stung and run home fighting them off. We got it poked to us severaj times . Yes, John Metzgar and Jamie Kramer were our next door neighbors. Metzgar on the north and Kramer on the south, and our farm known as the Jose Simmons farm, was just across the road from the Metzgar farm and well do I remember those happy days 1 spent there some 50 or more years ago. And when I read the News about those old neigh­ bors and school mates passing away to the Beyond, it calls to my mind that 1 am getting old, and the only hope I have is to live so. The creamery in Woodland Prosperous New Year. But enough of my wandering thoughts. Thinking perhaps that some of my old friends would like to know something *bout the Simmons family, what became of them, and when they as one family landed in Grant City in 1881. where part of us still remain. Father and Mother passed to their reward some 20 years ago; I and Mrs. Simmons, my wife, Joe Simmons. Clark Mallison and wife, my sister Janie, are still living in Grant City. John Simmons lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. Liba Bedbum, my sister, lives at Canyon, Texas, Emma the youngest sister, now Mrs. Kennedy, lives at St. Joseph. Missouri, and all are doing well. I am in the mercantile business, haven’t Perry C. Flory's barber shop; Perry Flory tn the driver’s seat, Stan Van Houten the passenger. From left, Vem Monasmrth, Vemice Rather, Bill Miller. Today, this is the France building. them, and with the increase of auto traffic we need them as we have nearly a million autos in Missouri. So you can see that we are a thriving and progressive state. Yet crimes are oommtaed in our state the same as in Michigan, and if Congress don’t change some of our laws and do something for the common mass of our country, there will be more crimes committed in our state, as well as yours. What we need is a “clean­ ing out” as the dutch says. It listens to me like there would be an uprising in this coun­ try not long hence. However, we are not to cross the bridge until we get to it, and will live in hopes of better times. There is one ok! friend of my boyhood days I would like to hear from, and he is Robert Banner, who was a boyhood pal of mine; should anyone read this and know his address, I would be grateful to have it mailed to me. He at one time lived with John Shaffers in North Woodland. He was mar­ ried and lived in Woodland till about 1883. The last 1 heard of him was that he lived near Lake Odessa. I can well remember as a boy that Clark Mallison and I trapped and hunt­ ed coon where the little city of Lake Odessa now is. I remember catching a coon in the orchard of Sam Chapman, who I think owned the farm where the town is now located. Some of my friends there will know, like Cyrus Braden, Dan and Pett Fender, Mr. Miner, Grandma Kramer and others. While writing the above. I just received a telegram from Canyon. Texas, announcing the death of my sister, Libba Simmons Redbum. who died this morning. So will clove and make arrangements to leave on next'train for Texas. Wishing all my old friends a Happy and Prosperous New Year, I am Yours Truly, Sam’I Simmons Grant City. Missouri “Sam’s Emporium" Prescription Convenience... Hastings City Bank Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days In observance of Independence DayD we will be closed on Monday, July 5th Pennock HE ALTH ^^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Hftncn »• �Pant 10 — Thurodav. Julv 1 2004 — The Hastinos Banner Local students headed for world’s largest rodeo Nick O’Heran slows his horse after catching his target In a caS roping event (Photo by Debbie Vaughn) A Sosa by any other name might be on All-Star bench The Major League Baseball All-Star game will be played in Houston July 13. The starting 16 will be announced today. If the vote totals that have been released lately are comet they might as well move the game to the ravine outside Los Angeles. They might as well play it as close to Hollywood as possible. All people want to see ace big names and stars. Crash Davis, Roy Hobbs, and Moonlight Graham might as well be on the All-Star ballot If they were, 1 bet they’d be starting. A story about the last hours of All-Star voting on mlb.com yesterday as well as a few other spots publications I've seen lately have been pushing a 500-homer cut­ field in the National League of Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and Ken Griffey Jr. As of Monday, those three were the three leading vote getters in the NL outfield. Why? Because as you go through the list of outfielders on the All-Star ballot, by Brett Breuer Sports Editor While most high school students do their college scholarship hums by writing essays and filling out forms, four Hastings boys have found something a little more excit­ ing. Recent Hastings graduates Nick O'Heran and Jim Coenen, and soon to be juniors Jake Barry and Zack Coenen are earning money for college by riding, roping, and wrestling horses and bulls as a part of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA). All four have qualified for the 56th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Gillette. Wyoming, July 19-25. Featuring over 1 JOO contestants from 39 stales, five Canadian Provinces, and Australia, the NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo. In addition to competing for over $125,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants will also be vying for more than $225000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named the National High School Rodeo National Champion. . To earn this title, contestants must finish in the mp twenty after two go-rounds of intense competition before advancing on to Sundays final championship performance. Throughout the entire season, which begins each August and ends with the NHSFR, one point in one of the season's rodeos equals $1 into the scholarship fund of competing cowboys and cowgirls. "When you get back home, your season just starts again." said O'Heran. "h's pretty much a year round deal." O'Heran. who plans to attend the Kentucky Hnrsrshoring school in the fall, has already earned about $1,700. The over 1,200 mile trip to Gillette will be the fourth visit to the NHSFR for O'Heran. “I haven't done very good in the past." said O'Heran. “We’ve gone a lol of miles going to all the rodeos, but the high school rodeo is always a lol of fun." It is the first trip for the three others. Top four finishes at the Michigan High School Rodeo Association Finals June 18 and 19 in Ovid, earned the foursome the opportunity to compete in the national finals. O’Heran finished fourth in the calf rop­ ing, Barry was second in steer wrestling and third in calf roping, and the Coenen brothers placed fourth in team roping. There are 14 different championships to be won at the national finals in bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, calf roping, boys and girts’ cut­ ting hone, goat tying, pole bending, saddle krone riding, steer wrestling, team roping, as well as titles for the top all-around boy and girt. “Team roping is one of the oldest her­ itage's in the ranch style of rodeo." said O’Heran. “They had to catch them and which one of these stands out? 1. T. Redman - D. Roberts - R. Sanders - S. Sosa. Z B. Grieve - K. Griffey Jr. - M. Grissom • R. Hidalgo. stow wrestling competition. (Photo suppbed) brand them." The skill was passed down cowboy to cowboy through the generations. "You learn a lot from other people," said Barry. "Older more experienced people can show you a lot." "Nick and his brothers taught us bow to rope." said Jim. He took up the sport about three yean ago just because be thought it would be fim. "It takes a lot of practice," said O'Heran. "especially roping. Everybody's got their own tittle style of bow they do it." In team roping, the only rodeo event where two cowboys compete as partners, competitors work to be the fastest duo at roping the steers horns and then its back legs. They must then wrap their ropes around the saddle bora and turn their hon­ es towards the steer. It's not the only event where participants get some help from another cowboy. Barry gets some help from a hazer during the steer wrestling competition. The hazer s job is to keep the steer headed in a straight line. Then it is Barty's job to catch the steer, leap from his own hone with a film grip on the steer's horns, wrestle the steer to the ground, and put it on its side with all four feet planted in the same direction. Il can be dangerous, and Barry has the scan to prove it But it's worth it if it helps him to achieve his goal of attending an tqarrtrian rlanrsl school after high school. At the Michigan finals, Barry waa named the "rookie of the year" and earned baton as the reserve all-around cowboy. “I started when I was very little," said Barry. "I was just a little guy. I knew bow to ride when I could walk. I was about two I think ” Barry doesn't just wrestle steen, and rope calves, be rides bulls too. Jim Coenen used to. and hopes to again before too kmg. A couple mouths ago be was stepped on by a bull. “They said my lung should have popped, and it didn't," said Jim. “The doctor said I shouldn't ride again, but another doctor said it would be okay. I think I’m going to start again soon, once I can get my man leaning the other way." Along with rodeo competition aad the chance to meet new friends from around the world. NHSFR contestants have the oppa­ tunity to represent their team in volleyball and basketball tournaments, attend a Professional Bull Riding event, enjoy nightly contestant dances including a Cowboy Prom, participate in a talent con­ test. compete in an National Rifle A tanrimion rifle shooting competition, seat their skills in a Knowledge Bowl competi­ tion. the chance to shop the ever-popular iNriorK wcsictti uKjcsoow, ana visit me historical artrartinna of Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota The rodeo competition is obviously the main event. Going against the top high school cowboys from three countries, the four haven't set their goals too high. “I think everybody likes to do good out there." said the experienced O'Heran. “I just want to catch my tana," said Barry. “Have fun." said Jim as Zack nodded his approval. fonnance will be televised natiooillyon the Outdoa Life Network. The NHSFR is scheduled to air August 15 at 600 PM EST and August 22 at 800 pan. EST. 3. J. Blow - J. Blow - B. Bonds - J. Blow. This year, a Sou by any other name would be at home on July 13 grilling up TBone steaks for his hungry neighbors as they watch the All-Star game on satellite TV. • If Griffey Jr. hadn't just hit his 500th home run. be wouldn't have been the sec­ ond leading vote getter in the NL behind Bonds. As of Wednesday, Sou was hitting .277 with 12 homers aad 29 RBI's. Griffey Jr., was batting .242 with 19 homers and 54 RBI’s. Sure, they both have pretty solid power numbers. I thought the fans of the team hosting the All-Star game usually found some way to rig the election. Shouldn't the Astros’ Lance Berkman with his .307 average, 16 homers, and 58 RBI's be ahead of Junior and Sammy? He has twice as many RBI’s as Sammy. No, the Astros fans must have been too busy punching cards with Jeff Kent's name at second base to look down and see that their boys were being forgotten in the outfield. How quickly we forget Didn't the Marlins win the World Series last year? There isn't a single Martin who's dose to being an All-Star game starter. Last time I checked they were percentage points behind the Phillies in the NL East Miguel Cabrera wu with them a year ago, and this year so far he's betting .293 with 18 homers and 51 RBI's. Sounds good enough to me to gel a spot ahead of Junior and Sammy. Did you ever hear of Pittsburgh shortstop J. Wilson? i'll give you three guesses.as to what his first name is. Wilson currently has a baiting average roughly 50 points higher than Houston's Adam Everett or St Louis' Edgar Renteria. J. hu also hit more home runs than the two of them combined, and hu mote than twice as many RBI's u Everett and one less than Renteria. Guess which of the three if fifth in the NL shortstop voting, and isn't included in the stories about the NL shortstop voting coming down to the wire. It's not right Don't voters pay attention? How many people voting at major league baseball stadiums don't know what's going on in the game? I don't know too many people that don’t know much about baseball who go to games. Of those who abend, but don't know the game, I can't believe many of them take the time to grab an All-Star ballot and just start picking out the cutest players. Sure the NL shortstop voting is fishy, but the AL shortstop voting is down right ludicrous. If the voting stays the way it hu, the AL infield will consist of three Yankees, a former Yankee second baseman, and Pudge Rodriguez behind the plate. Pudge behind the plate is the only thing that makes sense so far. Derek Jeter and Nomar Garciapara were neck and neck for the AL starting short stop spot. But Jeter and Nomar's numbers aren't close to those of third place Michael Young of Texas. fourth place Miguel Tejada of Baltimore, or fifth place Carlos Guillen from Detroit. Nomar's only played in 16 games, and is hitting .250 with one home run. Tejada wu an AL MVP two years ago. and now he can't get any respect Thank goodness A-Rod isn't at short anymore. Of course now he’s at thinl. He gets to steal a spot from Hank Blalock or Melvin Mora. I want to go on. and on. and on. and on. and I have. Hopefully everyone had voted only once when I checked out these numbers on Wednesday, and they quickly jumped onto their computers when they got home from work and used their other 24 ballots to nominate the most deserving All-Stars. I'm sure that's all. People were waiting until the last minute, to make sure they chose the right person. Just one more question. Why do you get to vote 25 times on the Internet? We get that many chances to make sure the starting AL outfield is just right, but we only get to vote for the president once? Hastings Jake Barry, from left, Jim Coenen, Zack Coenen, and Nick O'Heran wB be heeded lor tha National High School Finals Rodeo July 19-25 at the CAM-PLEX in GHtotte, Wyoming. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fall turkey hunt applications available starting July 1 and ending August 1 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today reminded turkey hunters the period to apply for a 2004 Michigan fall turkey hunting license is July 1 through license at any of more than 1.700 authaized license dealers statewide, DNR cus­ tomer service kiosks. DNR Operation Service Centers, and online al www.michi- Aug. L A total of 40,800 licenses are available through a lottery fa the 2004 fall turkey gan.gov/dnr. The cost to apply fa a fall turkey hunting license is $4. This nonrefundable applica­ tion fee must be paid at the time of applica­ tion and does na include the cost of the license. When applying online at the DNR's e-license system, hunters may use MasterCard and Visa to charge their pur­ chase, and applications can be purchased through e-license 24 hours a day during the application period. All applicants, except those who applied online, are mailed a postcard by Aug. 26. Drawing results will be posted Aug. 23 on hunting season. Last fall, hunters spent 79,163 days pursuing turkeys and harvested about 5.000 birds. “Wild turkey hunting in the fall enables wildlife managers to stabilize a reduce wild turkey numbers in certain areas of the state to meet local goals based on habitat conditions and public attitudes," said Al Slewart. DNR Upland Game Bird Specialist. Hunters may apply fa a turkey hunting the DNR web site. If any licenses remain after the drawing, unsuccessful applicants may purchase one leftover license in person at any license dealer on a first-cone, first-served basis for a one-week period beginning Sept 13 at 10 a.m. (EDT). Any licenses that remain at of Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. (EDT) will be available for purchase over the counter by any hunter, including individuals who did na apply fa a fall wild turkey license. These licenses will be sold until the quota is met If hunters encounter problems with their fall wild turkey application, purchasing a license, a if they have na received a noti­ fication card, a located their name online by Aug. 26, 2004. they can obtain assis­ tance by calling (517) 373-3904 weekdays. �Th. Hastings Bmrw - Thursday. July 1.2004 - Pap 11 Yankee Springs Course hosts young golfers twice a week The Junior Golf Program al Yankee Springs Golf Course is once again providing youngsters with an opportunity to leant and play the game of golf. For the nominal cost of 15 each day it is an excellent opportunity for any child to learn a sport that they will be able Io play the rest of their lives. These young golfers come from many of the surrounding school districts in our area, and are open to all children who have not yet reached high school. The lessons strut al 8:30 a m. and the children ate usually done with their golf on the course around 11:30. This has been a very successful program so far this summer with about 70 to 80 young golfers showing up on any given Monday or Wednesday. Young golfers all get a short lesson in put­ ting. chipping and proper swing mechanics on the range, than they are able to apply their new skill on the course. The junior golf program is a wonderful way fa the young child in our area to leant more about the rules and the game of golf. Coaches choices for All-Barry County baseball team revealed The 2004 All-Barry County Baseball first team, as selected by their coaches. Team members are, front from left, Lance Burpee (Maple Valley). Drew Kersjes (Maple Valley), Corrie Latta (Delton Kattogg). Scott Larsen (Hastings), Pat Morris (Lakewood), Tyler Beglin (Lakewood), Josh Wickham (Lakewood), middle row, Zac Cufcert (Delton Ketogg), Derek Ripley (Maple Vattey), Justin Pratt (Hastings), Clint Tobias (Lakewood), Josh Mitchell (Lakewood), Caleb Case (Hastings), back. Chris Morris (Maple Vittey). Matt Clark (Lakewood), and Brandon Carpenter (Lakewood). Students practice the fine art of placing a short chip shot onto the green during a recent session of the Junior Golf Program at Yankee Springs Golt Course. SCMYB kids head to see how things go in the pros The 2004 An-Barry County Baseban second team, as selected by their coaches Team members are, front from left, Ben Boes (Maple Valley), Ryan putts (Hastings), Wes Wise (Lakewood), Josh Lyke (Lakewood), David Scuriock (Maple Valley). Adam Case (Hastings), Kyle Rowland (Lakewood), back Justin Pratt Hastings, Lance Burpee (Maple Wttey). Corey Thelen (Lakewood), Derek Caldwell (Delton Keiogg). Adam Goneer (Maple Valley), Garrett VanEngen (Maple Maley). Lime Lizards win Kalamazoo Invitational South Central Michigan Youth Baseball team attended the West Michigan Whitecape baseball gam on Saturday. June 12. Here members of a couple team from Hastings pose In front of the ‘Caps bullpen. The Um Lizrd U-12 AYSO soccer team from Hastings, coached by Brad MWaaon and Wayne Pumford, took first place in their age division at the Kalazoo AYSO Soccer Invitational June 11-13. Lime Lizard team members (in alphabetical order) are Tara Baker, Alexis Dakin, Nicole Gardner, Brandy Gorodenski, Ketal Herrington, Kristian McCoard, Daniele Meredith. Karissa MMeeon, Emily Phillips, Kristal Pratt, Paige Pumford. Ashley Purdun, Shelby Samis, Tauri Schilts, Kayia Vbgol. and Stephanie Warren. Sign-up for Maple Valley's fall youth soccer program and summer camp will happen soon Chuck Davis, right, from Hastings takes a baseball from Whitecap pitcher Anthony Tomey. Davis had the honor of throwing out the first pitch when the SCMYB visited Fifth-Third Ballpark on Saturday. June 12. , The Maple Valley Youth Soccer had anoth­ er successful season thanks to all the 200 stu­ dents that participated in this Spring Soccer Season, as well as all the coaches, parents, and referees who participated. This fall season, practices will begin the week of September 6 and the games will begin on Saturday. September 18 and ending on October 23. The deadline for sign-ups will be August 2. The Fall Soccer Schedule and for sign-ups will be mailed out soon. There will be no sign-up after school begins. The cost for Youth Soccer is SIS and the cost for Junior High Soccer is $15 or $25. There will be a late fee of $10.00 after August 2. For more information please call Brenda Green at 517-8521626. This summer the MVYS is pleased to announce a soccer camp. The MVYS is asso­ ciated with the Euro Americans Sports Camps and sign-ups are beginning now. This is the Second Annual Soccer Camp held at Maple Valley High School. The soccer camp starts on Monday, July 26 and ends on Friday. July 30. The time is from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. For more information please call Larry Denniston at 760-242-4625. or e-mail him at Idennistoncakyahoo.com. �Page 12 - Thurottay. July 1, 2004 - The Hratinga Banner WE OVTAMWBXMUBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW N YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. MORTGAGE the condMone of a mortgage mede by Uea Ctoeeer, un unmarried women, original mon^egoKo), to Union Federal Bank of todtenapotia, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2000. and recorded on August 11, 2000 in instrument 1047992. in Bary county reoords, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctakrad to bo duo at the dato hereof fw cum of Eighty-Fho Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight And 83/IX Dollars ($85,658.83), inciudtog interact at 8.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute In ouch case made and pn> vxjeo, nooce ts nerauy gnren max aara mongage ww bo foreclosed by a safe of too mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bony County Courthouse in Hastings te 1XX) PM, on July 22.2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: lot 125. MktotovMa Downs Addtoon No 8. according to the recorded plat toeroof in Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 61. The redemption ported shafl bo 6 mor 41m from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption ported aha! bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: June 17, 2004 For more information, pteaae cal: FC W 248483.1312 Trad 8 Trod. P.C. Aixomeys ror union reoerai uamc or motanapoes, a Federal Savlnga Bonk 30400 Telegraph Rd 8te 200 Bingham Forme. MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rte 4018991F03 o»jrm THB FORM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PIG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAmWU.BE USED FOR THAT PURTHE NUMBER BELOW M VCXJ ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. too condMone of a mortgage mode by Maxwol J. Erskine III and Gloria L Bakkie, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to EqulCredl Corporation of Ninety Thousand Ekfot Hundred Oawntyrour md 53/100 Ddtero ($90,87443). inciudtog interact al 10.55% par annum. Under the power of aato oontainod to said mort- County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 p.m., on are situated In Township of thsnea South 154 tod toonoo West to too center of I HU - ■---- * ---,1* 4 . ,---- M- mne । nomappte rwer, ^nanoo rrormor^r arong vie Section 21. thence East to point of beginning. The redemption ported chtel bo 12 months from too date of ouch sate. Doted: July 1.2004 FC R 248493.1305 Trott a Trod P.C. Ml Binjham Farms, Michigan 480254822 File A027B36FO1 • Notice Of Mortgage Foractoouro Mi TH* RRM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMD TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY NFORMATION WE OBTMN WBX BE UBB> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTINY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte etee noy ba MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauk has boon made in too condMone of a mortgage made by Doann M. Gray, and Dorman L Gray, a wNe and hueband, original mortgagor^), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. Mortgagee, doted November 7, 2001, and recorded on February 14. 2002 in instrument 1074922. in Barry county records, MtaNgan, on *Mch mortgage there Is ctakrad to bo duo at toe <tate hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Staton Thousand Six Hundred Twenty And 48/IX Pokers ($116,820.49). inducting interest at 6.825% per annum. . Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in ouch case made and proridad, nodes is hereby ghren toot said mortgage wti bo torectoaad by a sate of too mortgaged premieos, or some port of toom. at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, «n July 22,2004. Said premises are atiuated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South .112 tovt of toe East 419 foot of the South 22 acres ui too West 1/2 of too Northeast 1X4 of Section 5, Town 3 North. Rango 8 Wed Hastings Township, Bony County. IticNgon The redemption ported she! bo 6 montoe tram too dato of ouch sate. unless determined abandoned in accordance wBh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case too redemption ported shali bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Juno 17,2004 For more information, please cal: FC C 248493.1X1 TraoaTrac. »C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 BtngTwn Farms, Mtehigan 48025-5822 Ref019630F02 mms (6/17X7X8) retSt toiifiswmwSSt aMwocurres UMD KJR THAT WM HUM COWTACT OUR OmCt Kt (MB O074N W YOU ARC M ACTIVE MCJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-MUhmbmn made In toe condMone of a mortgage made by: DBVBC J. VELTE, A SINGLE MAN and STACEY R. STREETER. A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage Electronic Rogtotration System. Inc., CMERS") sotofy as nomkioo for Lender and LbndorY euccooeora and aooigno GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION DBA DITECH.COM. Mortgagee, ttated Mvch 20. 2003. and recorded on Juno 3. 20p3, in Document Number 1106680 Berry County Records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage toore to cteknod to bo due at too dMe hereof too sum of SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY AND 36/100 DOLLARS (886,19046). Inciudtog interest at 6.125% per annum. Under too power of sate oontainod in said mort­ gage and too statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a aato of too mortgaged pramtooe, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse te Hestinge, Mtehigan, al 1XX) o’clock PJTL, on July 22, 2004. Said pramtoss are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, BARRY COUNTY, Michigan and are described ae: IXTT10. BLOCK 11. KJ. KENFIELD ADDITION. ACCORDWG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9. TAX PAR­ CEL OF 0645-235-08940. The redemption period she* bo 6 months from the dote of such sate unteos determined abandoned te noootdanco wMh 1948CL 6004241a. in which case too redemption ported shel bo 30 days from too dote of ouch cate. Dated: Juno^14,2004^ Mortgage Dockonic Rogtotration Systems, Inc., fMERS") solely as nominso for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgags Corporation DBA Ditech, Com. REtSiM* SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. MORTGAGE SALE - botetai has been trade to too condMone of a mortgage made by STANLEY A BRAGG, A MARRED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG to CENTEX HOME EQUTTY CORPORATION, now known as CENTEX HOME EQUTTY COMPANY, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2000, and recorded on Juno 9, 2000, as kwlrumont No. 1044115 Barry County Records. Mtehigan, on which mortgage toore Io cteknod to bo duo at too dote hereof too sum of one hundred twenty two thousand Bvo hundred tarty ntoo and 71/100 Dtatars ($122449.71). inciudtog totoreet al 13.990% per annum. Under too power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and too statute to ouch case made and provkted, notice is hereby ghen tat cold mortg^wb bo torectoood by a aato of toe mortgaged pratrtoos, or ooms port of toom, at puMc vendue, M toe Barry County Courthouse. I testings, at 1XX) pjn. on July 22,2004. Said promten are rtuatod to TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Berry County. Mtehigan and are described as: THE NORTHEAST 1X4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1X4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET, ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 882 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shel bo 12 months from too dato of ouch aato. Dated: Juno 17.2004 CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC Mortgage Robert A Tremain A Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue State 300 Birmingham Mt 480094616 For Intonnation pteeoo cel: (248) 540-7701 (7/18) TMB PBMI BA DOT COLLECTOR ATTfMFT■4G TO COLLECT A DOT. ANYBFORIMnON OBTAINS) WU. M USB) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BfiXWF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default hoe boon made to too condMone of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeimo C. Knobloch, husband dnd wbe, to Option uno Mongage uorporaeon. a Gasiomia Corporation, mortgagee, ttated Juno 5. 2002 and recorded June 12, 2002 in Instrument Number 1082039. Bwry County Records. There Is cteknod to bo due on auch mortgage toe sum of Ttoo Hundred Thousand Ntoo Hundred Ttootoe and 83/100 Dotiara (8200,912.63) toctodng totoreet at tiro rate of 12.08% per annum. Under too power of cate oontainod to too mort­ gage and too statutes of too State of Mchlgan. notice to hereby gkron toot the mortgage wB bo torectoood by a eate of toe mortgaged pramtooe, or some port of them, at pubtic venue at toe Barry County Courtooueo to I lootings In Bony County. MtaNgan at 1XX) pjn. on July 22.2004. The jremtesi are JooRsd ir too township of Barry, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described tiK Lots 8 and 9 of Eaol Big GBceyPtoL accordtog to toe recorded pta: toecaof, as recorded in Uber 5 of 560042410, to which case too redemption period shel bo 30 days tram too date of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectootog mort­ gagee can rescind too sate in too event a 3rd party buys too property and toore to a akntataraous reooiutton wtih toe borrower, in tote event, your dam­ ages, V any, are Bmitod sotoly to too return of too bid amount tendered te sate. Dated: June 17.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys ter Option Ora Mortgage Corporation. Calfomta Corporation, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ro No. 221.1538 Recent Lakewood graduate CM Tobte hot been named to the MtaNgan High School Baeebal Coaches Aaaodattone DMaton 2 NkStato Mt team aa an outMder for the third straight season. (He photo) Vikes’ Tobias earns All-State honor again Lakewood's Clint Tobias is still looking for where the next step of his baseball career will be His high school career came to an end noth the announcement that he is a Division D Fust Team All-State honoree for the third senson in a row. "He's been a pleasure to watch for three yean. I do believe he's a D-l player," said Lakewood vanity baseball conch Bob Veitch. “It'll be hard to replace him ever as a player. They just don't come like that every year." Tobias batted .491 his senior season, with 38 stolen bases, and was named to the first team All-Capital Area Activities Conference in Division 3, and first team All-Barry County. It is the third year he has earned both of those hooon as well. , AU three seasons on vanity he baited .430 or higher. Just as impressive as his avenge al the plate was his average in the dassroom. He gradtmedwitha3.9GPA Over Us three vanity seasons, he was just as important to the Vikings with his glove as he was with Us hat "He's got so much range in the outfield," said Veitch. "He's so hard io replace became every time a baU was hit in the rigU or left and knked bopdeas down the gap, he'd get to it The other outfielden would come in and say man. Clint saved me." The Vikings even tried Um on the mans it for the first time this season, and he was 2-0 with three saves in limited action became of his value in the outfield. Tobias is currently searching for the right fit for Us next team, aa he plays summer baU with the talented Underwood Orr team out of Ann Arinr. Cedar Creek Bible Church to honor veterans Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton is inviting area men and women who have served in the U S Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines Io attend its 11 an service on July 4. During the service, these veterans wiU be honored for defending our nation’s historic freedoms as Americans. Patriotic songs and reading alto wiU be part of the service. The church is located ■ 9213 Cedar Creek Rd. For more informatioo. call the church at 623-5543. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte Ann to a tabt oteteoter MteareteM to 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farmington HRs, Mkhigan 48331 TMB FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MP0RMAT10N OBTAMED WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Default has bean made in too conditions of a mortgage mode by April Meed, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Ctecironic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3, 2003 and recorded October 12. 2003 to Instrument Number 1115483. Barry County Records. There te cteknod to bo duo on such mortgage too sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Rfty-Sevon and 99H00 Dotiara ,$79,057.99) inciudtog totoreet al too rate of 84% per annum. Under too power of sate oontainod in too mort­ gage and too stMites of too State of MtaNgan, notice te hereby given tost too mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic venue at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County, MtaNgan at 1XX) pjn. on July 8,2004. The premises are located In too Wtago of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 50 tool of too West 107 foot of Lots 4 and 5 of Stock 3 of A.W PhtitipY AddMon to too Vtitega of Naahvtie, accordtog to the recorded pfot thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 6, Castfoton Township, Berry County Michigan. Also , too use of a driveway 6 toot In width and 60 feet in length commencing at too Southeast cor­ ner of too above described parcel at a point on too North Ine of Frances Street 107 foot East of toe East Uno of Durkee Street running thence North 60 fool thence East 8 tool thence South 80 tool thence West 6 toot to too beginning, Wage of NeshvBo. Barry County, MtaNgan The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from too dato of ouch aato, unless too property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324, a, in which case toe redemption ported shell bo 30 days from toe date of too sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can reacted too solo te too event a 3rd party buys ths property and there to a simultaneous reooiutton with too borrower. In toot event, your dam­ ages. If any. ere imaed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: Juno 3. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagso P.O. Box 5041 ■ Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rfo No. 207.1958 PUB: 6/3-7/1 Robert A. WaaMtn 8 Aaooctateo, PX. to a debt WCOBTAM WUBCU8ED FOR THAT PURPOBB. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MORTGAGE SALE - Detouk has been made In too condMone of a mortgage made by Robert G Johnson, Bl, and Use A Aimcandor, a stegto man and a stogie women, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Anandc. Services, toe., a Mtehigan Corporation, Mortgagee, doted Juno 24.1999, and recorded on Ally 14 1999 In instrument 1032484. and assigned by mesne aosignmonto to First Nationwids Mortgags Corporation, a Delaware Corporation as aetognis by an assignment doted December 2,1999 recorded on December 29,1999 to Instrument 1039642, to Barry county records, Mtehigan, on which mortgage toore to cteknod to bo duo at toe dato hereof too sum of Bghly-Threo Thousand Three Hundred Stxty-Ttoo And 21/100 Dolors ($83,38241). Inciudtog totoreet at 74% per annum. Under too power of aato contained to said mort­ gage and too statute In auch case made and providy, notice to hereby given tost said mortgage wl bo torectoood by a sate of the mortgaged pramtooe, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 29,2004. Said premtoss are stoietotl to Charter Township of Rutiond, Barry County. Mtehigan, and are described as: A triangular piece of land described as al that piece of tend in Southeast comer of too Southwest 1/4 of thn Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 Wool lying South and East of too highway. The redemption period shel bo 6 months from ths dote of ouch sate, unteos determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption ported ohaB bo 30 days from the date of ouch sate. Dated: Juno 24,2004 For more hformatten. ptease cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott 6 Troll P.C. Attorneys For CitiMortgago. Inc. As Successor in Interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, Mtehigan 480254822 Rte F025400F01 MORTGAGE 8ALE - Dotauti has been made in too condMone of a oortten mortgage made by: JB 8. Fox, a oingto person to Terra Fundtag, tac., A Colorado Corporation^ Mortgagee, ttated March 9, 1998 and recordad March 31, 1998 In Document 10C9?B1 County Records, MteNyn. Said mortgage was asaignod through mesne Trustee for Southern Pacific Secured Xteooto Corporation, Cotiateralzod Aaotrt-Beckod Notes Thai Sorias 1988441, by aeolgnmont doted March 23, 2004 and rectevod by and recorded in Bony County Records on April 21,2004, on stotah mort­ gage toore to claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of Rfty-Rvo Thousand Four Hundred Nkwty-Threo Dotiara and Mnety-TWo Cento ($55,483.92) Inciudtog taterote 1344% per annum. Under too power of sate oontainod to oted mort­ gage and too otektii to ouch oeeo made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given tote oted mortgM* bo torectooed by a sate of too mortgaged premteos, or some part of toem, te pubic venue, te too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, MtaNgan te 1XXJPM. on Thursday. July 29,2004. Said pramtooe are Mutes rf to TbwneNp of Berry, Berry County, MtaNgan, and are doocribed ae: The South 1X4 of too Soutooate 1X4 of toe Southeast 1X4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Rango 9 Wote, teao tote part of too South 1X4 of too Southwest 1X4 of too Southwest 1X4 of Section 27, lying Westerly of too Corner of Highway (Brooktodgo Road), to too Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of MteNgan. Commonly known as 14980 Brooktodgo Road. Hickory Comoro Ml 49080 The redemption period ohol bo 12 months from too dote of such sate, unteos determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8004241a. to which case toe redemption period shel bo X days from too data of ouch sate. Dated: June 18,2004 Wtete Fargo Bank. HA.. 1ka Wotis Fargo Bank Mtaraoota, National Association, ae Trustee lor Southam Pacific Secured Assets Corporation, ColctorteteodAsaot-Backad Notes Trust. Series 1998411, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteotira 6 Aaso dotes, P.C. X150 Doqtandre Rd. Ste 810 Starting Heights. Ml 48310 — (586)303-30X Our Ro No: 04-22208 Pub: 6/24 - 7/22 Spring Thaw Marathon raises $1,200 for Green Gables First the first Leadership Barry County Spring Thaw Marathon was delayed by storms and high water. Then, there was lots going on during the rain dato, but 20 hardy runners showed up to run their personal best relay marathon of more than 26 miles through Hastings. 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July 1. 2004 - The Hastinge Banner Banner CLASSIFI CAI I COURTNEWS - The Hastings BANNER • 9 APPRENTICE DIVORCE AGREEMENT: AMISH DROP LEAF LINEMAN KiTCHSN TABLE with 3 INSTALLER: to $18/hr. + Non contested divorce with chairs, ir excellent condition, benefits! (Major Co.) Train­ or without children. Call ee/skilled! Permanent start (269)345-1173. $500 obo. (269)9484)502 now! (616)949-2424 Jobline INTERIOR PAINTING: FOR SALE: Bay Pointe bar fee. Neat A Clean, lonest 20yrs. from Gun Lake, Ml. - marble top, refrigerator, compres­ MEDICAL RECORDS/ References. Mike Heatherly, sor, gravity feeder, "wunder OUTPATIENT CHART (616)334-3550. bar" wand, stainless steel CLERK: to $30,000/yr. + sinks, glass washer, U-shap­ benefits! Basic office duties. RESIDENTIAL A SMALL BUSINESS CLEANING ed, approx. S-l/ZxlO-l/i*. SERVICE: Available days, Bought at the December 26, evenings A weekend hours. 2003 auction. Will not fit our Servicing Nashville, Hast­ space, need to find it a new WAREHOUSE/PACKAGhome, $5,000 obo. (269)945­ ING CLERK: to $12/hr. ♦ ings, Middleville A Caledo­ 0917, ask for Michelle or Da­ benefits! Hi-Lo experience a nia areas. Call Becky at plus, entry/skilled! ASAP! (616)891-6195. vid. (616)949-2424 Jobline me. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your AQUATIC PLANTS: Water cleaning needs. Weekly, Lilies A Lotus. Goldfish A 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ monthly or just that one time Koi, liners, pumps, filters. rooms, 2 baths. Please call occasion. All workers are Apol's Landscaping Co., (269)945-3601 for further in­ bonded. Serving Barty, Kent 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. fo! Counties since 198?. Call (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ day-Friday 9am-5 JOpm; Sat­ FOR SALE: '96 Dutch mo­ 8508. urday, 9am-2pm. bile home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, central air, asking FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel $40,000. 722 Redwood Dr., 10084 KFLLER RD., DEL­ master, 7 gang reel mowers, Hastings, Lot 46. (269)948­ TON: This newly updated 2 hydraulic lift. Good condi­ 1902 Monday-Friday, 5pm- bedroom, 2 bath home, less tion, $4,000 obo. Call than 2 miles from Gun Lake (269)948-4190. is priced to sell at $99,900. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ Delton schools. For sale info FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel RY OUTLET: lot model call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One master 7-Gang, reel mowers, clearance sale, homes from Step Realty, (616)437-6602. good condition, $5,000. Call $37,600. Cail today 1-877­ (269)9484190. 738-1090. 2418 PEARL ST, SHELBY­ FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ WE NEED TO make room. VILLE: Must see this cute A tor, 24” drum type, 3 point New homes coming in. Sell­ cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath hitch. Great shape, $750. Call ing current models at great ranch home. Located near $107,000 w/land (269)948-4190. discounts! Let models range US-131, from 1,280 sq.ft, to 2,280 so. contract options. For sale in­ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon ft. Prices range from $45,200 fo call Bobbie Jo Ritchie, One sprayer, skid mount 5hp to $67,000. Call Grand Value Step Realty, (616)437-6602. Briggs A Stretton engine, Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 3 BEDROOM, 1+ bath $750. Cail (269)948-4190. 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ home, nice yard, garage, ia. $650/month, $300 down. Call (616)437-2665. //. HOME FOR RENT: 6066 Hubble Rd. Home phis 20 BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ 429 SOUTH WASHING­ acres, 2 bedroom, 1 bath ors are burgundy, green A TON: City of Hastings. porch A basement. Lease, khaki $475 (269)948-7921 Cose to schools and shop­ deposit A references. M-43 ping. Lots of new applian­ to either Yeddey or Good­ ces, including furnace. Hard­ will Rd., west to Hubble. BURGUNDY CHAIR W/ wood floor* and trim OTTOMAN, $200. (269)948­ throughout Storage, office, 7921 and roughed-in bathroom in PFALTZGRAFF DINNER­ basement Breakfast nook, WARE, 102 pieces, excellent kitchen, dining room, formal 2 FREE GARAGE SALE living room, TV room on condition, (269)948-2889. signs with your ad that runs first floor. 3 bedrooms and in any of our papers. Get targe full bathroom on 2nd them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 floor. Attached garage, CARD OF THANKS N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. At fenced-in deck and lots of The family of the front counter. perennials to enjoy! Reason ­ Terrance P. Loftus ably priced at $11&000. Must would like to extend our ANTIQUE COUCH, oak see inside to fully appreci ­ deepest appreciation for all dresser, buffet chair A more. ate! (269)945-1991 of the help, prayers, cards, Sat., July 3rd, 9am-5pm. 9859 letters and support given JUST LISTED: 12599 W. Keller Rd . Delton. . upon the death of our BLUE LAGOON. Enxjy Gun beloved son, brother, Lake from this 3 bedroom, 2 GARAGE SALE: Multi-fam­ husband and father. bath completely updated ily, two site sale. Lots of rea­ Thank you especially to our sonably priced items. Budd mobile home with over 50ft neighbors, Patsy and Doug of channel frontage. New Road. Battle Creek. Friday A Auer, Dave and Lois carpet A flooring through­ Saturday, July 2nd A 3rd, McIntyre, Inez Whittemore 9am-5pm. Take W. Michigan out $149,900. For sale info and Gary and Deb Sunior. to Uldriks. North to Baseline contact Bobbie Jo Ritchie, A special thanks to Austin or Sheffield. West to Budd. One Step Realtv, (616)437­ Loftus, John, Marge and 6602. Bridget Loftus, Paul and Kevin Loftus, Cheryl Ann '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ and Terry Chestnut, Jill and SAT: 88K. very dean, power RIG HT NOW OUR COUN­ Rick Steele A family, Dave sunroof, full power, auto TRY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ and Dan McIntyre, Mary shift, new tires, asking and Gary Arnold, Jaimie and RENTS FOR SPECIAL $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FOSTER KIDS. Do you Lainie Partridge A family have time to help a child and others who attended nis with special needs? FoEowDEMOLITION DERBY funeral in Plainfield, Illinois. aabuse and neglect many CAR: Big Olds 2 door V-8, The support given by the Iren are entering foster $150. (269)721-8733 Drug Enforcement personnel care with emotional devel­ was invaluable, comforting FOR SALE: 1990 Class A opmental and learning disa­ .and sincerely appreciated. mot .irhome, 27,000 miles, bilities. The Family Inde­ Although our hearts are runs great $25,000. Call pendence Agency is commit­ saddened by Terry's (269)838-8909. ted to giving you the sup­ untimely death, we are so very proud of him and of his port and education you need to care for special need* chil­ service to this country. dren. Dedicated homes are BUILDING MAINTE­ He was trying to make a also needed to foster one or NANCE/) ANITORIAL: to better, safer world, more teens, or give time A $1125/hr. (Hospital) Paid especially for his cherished structure to a delinquent children, Dornier, Banan, training! Start now! (616)949­ teen/pre-teen. Abo needed: 2424 Jobline fee. Mallory and a little one yet Homes .with enough energy, to be bom. As Banan said, time and space to keep a COURIER/DELIVERY ”My Daddy Fights Evil." group of brothers/sisters to­ DRIVER: to $600/wk. ♦ Please make this a better gether (40 sq.feet/child/ benefits! (Small pkg.) West world, fight evil when you bedroom). For more infor­ Ml route! ASA# (616)949­ can, cherish your loved ones mation telephone (517)543­ 2424 Jobline fee. every day. make a committ­ 5844 and request (1) No-Cost ment, and live your life to information packet, (2) Indi­ the fullest! Thank you, cate interest m August Infor­ Patrick A Lois Loftus mation Night in Hastings, Deborah Loftus A children AND/OR (3) sign-up for Andrew Loftus foster parenting classes that Dean A Denise Loftus Gam. begin Thursday evenings starting in September m Nashville. Telephone DEAR MOM (517)543-5844 anytime A (Shirley Jean Herbstreith) Five long years have passed since your pain ended. Although ours began that day. we know it was for the better. We miss you and think of you every day When your grandson. Mason was bom, we thought "Mom should be here”. When Kris left for the Air Force, we knew you would have tears in your eyes but they would be , proud tears. Every year, the Art In The Park is there, but its just not the same. Little things that we say or do remind us of the fun we had with you. So Mom, on this day, we just wanted you to know that in Elvis' words, "You Are Always On My Mind". We think of you daily as we wipe the tears from our face. We love and miss you dearly! Love, Lisa, Rob, Bob, Bev, nieces, nephews, grandchildren A great grandchildren. March 29, 1943-June 30, 1999 • Danyellc Dobbs. 23. of Grand Rapids, was ordered to two years probation, five months in jail with a credit of 46 days and the balance suspended, fines and costs of $1,620 and to attend substance abuse counseling for delivery of a controlled substance (marijuana) on charges pending from April 2002 in Middleville. His license will also be suspend­ ed for six months, with restricted use after 30 days. The maximum penalty for this felony charge is four years in jail and/or a fine of $20,000. • Mickey Ray. 19, of Hastings, was sentenced to 60 days in jai1 with a cred­ it of 30 days served. $1,180 in costs and $615.23 in restitution for a probation violation on breaking and entering charges against him from April 2003 in Hastings. “You’ve worked yourself into a prison sentence. It’s unfortunate, but I have no choice; you have failed on pro­ bation.’’ said Judge James Fisher at the June 24 sentencing. • Jerald Miller. 18. of Bellevue, was ordered to serve two yean probation, ordered to pay $1,710 in fees and costs and to attend substance abuse counsel­ ing for three felony charges of criminal sexual conduct and one misdemeanor charge of furnishing alcohol to a minor, which occurred in Hastings from December 2003 through January 2004. Miller returns for delayed sentencing in June of 2005. The maximum sentence for the felonies is 15 years per count and the misdemeanor would be $1,000 in fines and 60 days in jail plus com­ munity service. Driveway scam artists operating in Prairieville Twp. In the area of Delton Road in Prairieville Township, an 8? year old woman wouldn't allow driveway scam artists to con her out of her money. A man approached her door on Monday, June 28 and stated he had just finished a paving job on Milo Road and had some asphalt left over and would pave pan of her driveway for $300. Over a two day period, the bill rose to $1,255 even though there were no changes in the work to be done. The woman refused to pay. Her son intervened, and an agreement was reached to pay $500 or take the matter to court The scam artists accepted the deal and left Citirem should not fall for these scams, law enforcement officials say. If alone, call a misled neighbor or nearby relative to come right over. Keep your phone handy. Call 911 if the scam artists are pushy, and you are frightened. Never open your doer to strange salespersons, and do not let them in for any reason (such as to use bathroom, telephone. drink of water, etc.). Keep doors locked. Write down license plate numbers. Many scam artists are from out of state, so obtain any vehicle descriptions from inside your locked home, police advise. Legitimate f’-ompstnes do not operate in this fashion. TH! Strengers you will not do business with them, without researching then company. Afterwards, call the business num­ ber of the police department that serves Jtew area, and discuss what (Ki1 lured with an offi­ cer Whenever in fear, always call 911. [POLICE BEAT] Purses stolen from vehicles Baitings- Officers are investigating larceny complaints from auto* st various locations around the city. Officers responded to three dif­ ferent complaints involving stolen purses end cash from autos from June 12-15. Two puree* were taken from unlocked vehicle* ia the 100 block of W. Woodlawn and 700 block of E Bond Street during evening hour*. Another vehicle wu ransacked ia the parting lol ot K-Mart during the early morning hours, and an undisclosed amount of money waa taken from the vehicle. Anyone with information on these lar­ cenies is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department Sipsstfeg driver durged with second offense A talk driving Hastings- Officers arrested a 24 year old Hastings man for second offense drank driving on June 17 after he was stopped for speeding sod driving over the center of the street in the 400 block of S. Jefferson St David Salazar Jr. admitted to officer* that he had consumed several been that evening, and subsequent testa revealed a .09% blood alcohol content He was arrested and lodged jail without incideal st the Batty County nosungs nun Cfurgeu wnn aunK anvmg, cmo entungetnum Hwrtaga- On June 19. officers from the Hastings Police Dept slopped a 23 year old Hastings man after observing him driving at a high rate of speed in the 500 block of N. Hanover. After confronting the driver, it was learned that he bad a suspended driver's litienae. It was also apparent to investigating officers that the driver, Gerald Carpentier, had been consuming teMricante and ftntear tests lOyauted a 13% Mood alcohol content Carpentier was arrested on charges of third offense of operating a vehicle white intoxicated. tend offense ot driving while suspended. open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and for child endangerment as be had a juvenile passenger from Hastings in his car. He was arrested without incident and lodged at the Barry Comity Jail. The 15 year old minor was turned over to the custody of his anteer. DlrMdns leads to two streets Hastings- William Pelkey, 26, of Hastings, was arrested for second offense drank driving aad violating his restricted driver's lirrasr Officers also discovered there was a warrant for his arrest out of Clinton County for child support Pelkey was stopped by Hastings offi­ cers on June 2D. after he was observed driving erratically on S. Broadway Street Further invenigatioo revealed a 20% Hood alcohol con­ tent and that he was in violation of his restricted driver's license. Pelkey wu arrested without incident aad lodged at the Batty County Jail. Also arrested wu Keenann Rudesel, 27. also of Hastings, for consuming intoxicants, which is in violation of his probation ttarate tee Barry County Probation Office. Dowhng nun hospitnEzed sfter three-cur crush llasllnp A three-car crash sent a 69 year old Dowling man to the hospital on June 23. David Daniel Dean wu injured in the accident after his vehicle wu strack by * vehicle driven by Jacob Hadley Cole, 21, of Nashville. Dean's vehicle wu then pushed into a third vehi­ cle driven by Debbie Lou-Kennedy, 38. of Wayland. The accident occurred on N. Broadway (M-43 Highway) near Mill Street ia Ileteingi woyuno nun unsteo on socona own uwnig crurge Yankee Springs Twp.- Gregg Holoweiko, 52. of Wayland, wu arrested by the Michigan State Police far a second offense of openting under the Influence at Bowens Mill and Yankee Springs roods on June 23. After a pursuit by officers, he refused the prehmiaary breath teat, a misdemeanor that automatically suspends Ha driver's license far one year. Holoweiko registered a 0.19% blood alcohol content in a blond test given at the Barry County Jail. Argument results in Hustings nun’s urrest for obstructing poke Hastinp- Officers responded to the 200 block of E Center Street when a citizen observed a male and female who appeared to be engulfed in an argument on June 26. Officers confronted die couple, who were visibly intoxicated in the parking lot of Frlpmsrh While talking with the subjects, officers teamed that the mate, Joshua Bray, 28. of Hastings, wu in violation of parole ccnditiana by couumuig intoxicants. The subject attempted to flee on foot ard wu subdued a short time later by officer*. Bray wu arrested on the parole violation and for resisting and obstructing a police officer. During the course of his arrest Angteleya Steltema, 31, of Battle Creek, interfered with the officers u they took Bray into custody. She wu also taken into custody for resisting and abstracting. Both were Ixlged at the Barry County Jail. Bray is also known by the alias of Joshua Hobbs. TAROT READINGS: Visit my website at www.carriestarot.bravehost.com H/htorcydkt esenpes serious injury Huriugs- On June 26. A motorcyclist avoided serious injury when he took evasive action to avoid being strack by a vehicle that failed to yield at the intersection of S. Hanover and E State streets. Taune Barlow. 34. of Hastings, wu westbound on E Stale Street when a vehi­ cle driven by Jessica Rose. 19. also of Hastings, failed to see the motorcycle and pulled out in front of him. Barlow, seeing that the cu's driver did not see him. laid the bike down on its side to avoid the accident. Barlow suffered minor injuries u a result of the accident 1988 STARCRFT 160 BOW RIDER: 80hp, trailer, fish or ski, complete canvas, $3,650. (269)948-4565 1998 49CC HONDA ELITE SCOOTER: $800. (269)948­ 4565 3000LB. BOAT HOIST with canopy, $2,100. (269)943 4565 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Ex-boyfriend jukd for domestic violence Hastings- On June 26, officers from the Hastings Police Dept were sent to the 700 block of Balaam Drive because of a domestic dis­ pute. Upon meeting with the victim, officers were able to determine that she suffered minor injuries to her bead and tower bock by her ex­ boyfriend. It wu discovered that the suspect had also punched holes in the wall of the home, destroyed the telephone, and overturned the furniture inside the home. Jaws Butler. 22, wu lodged at the Barry County Jail without incident. HrednnugeswnKdngMsign Rutland Twp.- A fire damaged a trail sign between Hammood and W. State roads. The walking trail sign had been installed by the Boy Scouts for the City of Hastings. Although the fire wu put out quickly, there is damage tc the sign and the surrounding area. There are no suspects, and the fire is being investigated by the Michigan State Police-Hastingi Post is urged to contact the MSP Hastings Post or Silent Observer u a possible arson. Anyone with any information �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. JJy 1. 2004 - Page 15 Nashville Harvest Festival logo contest winner chosen home football game for the Maple Valley Lions. "We want the festival to be for the whole community and for families. We want there to be something for everyone." she said, adding that they would like to work with a group like As September approaches, so does the Nashville Harvest Festival, which is returning Sept 24-25 after a 10-year hiatus, just in time for the festival’s 100th anniversary. While organizers are reviving an ctd tradi­ tion. they also want the festival to have a con­ temporary look. That is why they held a con­ test asking members of the community and students in Maple Valley schools to design a Art, music and food on tap in Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission will present its 30th Annual Art in the Park from 10 ajn. to 4 p.m. Saturday. July 3. Art in the Park is a celebration of arts and crafts, showcasing not only the cre­ ativity of the community, but also the beauty of its natural resources - namely the Village Park of Lake Odessa where the event is held. . The events brings crafters from durxighout Michigan to the Lake Odessa Village Park with products ranging from handmade wood furniture to floral arrangements and from photography to dolls. And the list goes on. In addition to the arts and crafts, the Arts Commission has invited a number of other non-profit organizations to provide refreshments in the park: Lake Odessa Fire Department. Lake Odessa Historical Society. Lake Odessa Little League. Lakewood Area Choral Society. Lake Odesaa Friends of the Library and Boy Scout Troop <300. Entertainment provided by the Arts Commission includes gospel singer Horner Jones at 11 a.m„ Centerstage Dance Academy from noon to 2 p.tn. The Cedar Ridge Boys from Nashville will take over the stage at 2 p.m.. singing bluegrass. From 3 to 4 p.m.. the Lowell Music Ensemble will perform with orchestral stringed instruments. Due to the construction on M-50. in front of the Village Park, parking and access to the park may be limited. A park­ ing and ride shuttle service is being pro­ vided by St. Edward's Youth Organization as a fundraiser for their group. Visitors coming into Lake Odessa from the east may take advantage of the shuttle and park and ride from the Lakewood High School parking lot. People coming in to Lake Odessa from the west may take advantage of the shut­ tle and park and ride from St. Edward's Parking lot. The shuttles will have car seats for children and room to transport large purchases. Morrison Lake Country Club has donated the use of golf carts for the St. Edward's shuttle. Funds raised by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission through Art in the Park are used to provide quality art programs throughout the Lake Odessa area, includ­ ing concerts. Revolving Art Shows. High Schoo! Scholarship Program and Local Organization Art Grants. gate party. The next festival organization meeting will be held 7 pjn. Monday. July 12, at Clay's Dhr<er Bell. For more information or to vol­ unteer call Gilmore at (517) 852-9700. Melt away pain and stress with... new logo. Last week festival organizers announced that Darcy Meade, who will be a sophomore at Maple Valley High School this fall, was the winner of the logo design contest. Meade was presented with a $50 U.S. Savings Bond from Hastings City Bank, and her design will be used to promote the upcoming festival. Jessie Gilmore, one of the festival's organ­ izers, said that plans are well under way, but Jessie Gilmore, one of the organizers for the Nashville Harvest Festival looks on as Jane Debat, manager of the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, presents Darcy Meade with a $60 U.S. Savings Bond. Also in the photo are Meade's mother, Dawn Meade, and Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer. the band or athletic boosters to set up a tail­ more volunteers are needed. "We have chairs for all the committees, but we need more helpers," she said, noting that festival plans already in the works include games for children, a festival king and queen and prince and princess contest, cruise-in, a DJ dance, softball tournament, petting zoo. clothes-line art show at the library, sidewalk art, a tractor show, food booths and a 3-on-3 Wendy M. Lamse, CMM.T. A.M.M.A. Certified Mediccal Massage Therapist basketball tournament. "I was out here last weekend (for the car show); it was great weekend for Nashville, and we want to repeat that in the fall," said Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. DeBoer noted that organizers chose the weekend of Sept. 25 because there will be a Notice off Annual Meeting off Barry Intermediate School District Board off Education THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board at Education wU bo twid 7JO p m.. Monday. 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State St Hastinga, Ml 43058 Fax:(288)848-3310 E-mail: crogeten-uaaxom INVITATION TO BID The Barry County Sheriff will auction his last Chevrolet Caprice Patrol Car. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4/dr., 5.7 Throttle Body F.l V-8 black and White, 209,000 mi. Sealed bids accepted until 9 a.m. July 12, 2004. Contact Undersheriff Ford at... I 1212 W. State St or 948-8405 I PUBLIC NOTICE Tha Joint Commission on AocredMaHon ot Heetthcara Organization wa conduct an accredtafon survey on Pennock Health Services on August 11-13, Robert Huyck entertains the patrons at the Ice Cream Social with his music. LAKE 0 NEWS, continued from page 8 Muskegon and son Tom of Clarksville. She received many good wishes and greeting cards plus a lot of hugs. On Sunday at Central UMC, the usual ser­ mon time was occupied by enthusiastic reports from 17 of the congregation who had returned on Saturday from their nine-day trip to Weston. W.V. with a stop en route at Ohiopyle, Pa., for river rafting. They had worked on houses which looked hopeless, but working with others from many states, they had accomplished wonders in just a few days. Houses had rotting floor boards, leaky roofs, broken plumbing. A new community project by the local VFW Post is that of providing flags to be mounted in sidewalk openings. The flags are intended to be flown daily from May I until fall. This project was the idea of Don Mantlo Sr. and Monte Baum so our village would have a new way to show honor and due respect for our nation. This was a joint effort involving Village Manager Mark Bender and the VFW’Post. The local firemen donated their time in helping to put up some of the flags and poles. The following are contribu­ tors who have given funds for obtaining the flags and the poles so we can have flagging for Fourth Avenue in downtown Lake Odessa. The contributors to Post #4461 are Union Bank. Sunny Fresh Foods. Kathy's Flower Patch, Jerry’s Tire, Koops Chapel. Portland Federal Credit Union, Twin City Foods. Mainstreet Bank, Hartzlers Tours. Carl's Supermarket. Doane-Smith Agency. Walker Pharmacy, Jack’s Shoe Store. Dahms Insurance. Yager Real Estate. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 at the library. There is new interest among some who are willing to take part in this organization which was formed even before there was a library. The Friends have been supportive of the library with fund­ ing for special projects and with assistance otherwise. Friends funds come from the sale of bratwurst sandwiches at Art in the Park. Harvest Community (CRC) Church is host­ ing breakfast on Saturday. July 3 with serving from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The church is on Sixth Avenue just a short distance south of M-50. Velma Tnimpower. the former Avon Lady, is turning 90 on July 12. Her address is 232 Harpers Way in Lansing 43917. Why not send her a card? Can it be that time already. Lakewood Youth Football sign-up is on July 7 at the Lakewood High School cafeteria. The library story in Lakewood News states that attendaiKe and enrollment have been great with more than 140 enrolled, ranging from 33 pre-teens and 32 for the pre-school program. The sessions are on Wednesdays. 2B»-7aa-0665 Fax: aa-raa-OTM ' 710 W. Chany Wayland, Ml 48348 PANCAKE 3 BREAKFAS Hastings Airport (9D9) Sunday, July 11,2004 6:00 AM-11:00 AM Walk in! Pedal in! Drive In! Y Fly In! A 2004. The purpose of the survey wfl toto evaluate the organization's comptance wtth nattonsNy eetabMhed Joint Commission standards. The survey rseutts a* te used to determine wtoVtsr, and Vie contteons unoor wracn, accreauMuon snoura oe ■waroeo me orgsnizstion. Joint Commission standards dssi with organization quaHy and satoty-off-care issues snd ths safety of ths snrironmsni In which care is provided. Anyone belsv mg mat no or sne nas peranent ano vaso swormauon about ouch matters may request a putec Wormteon interview wnn me Jomt commission s new repreaentativss at the time ot the survey. totomwfcn present, od al the Interview wa be cereUy evaluatod lor te'evance to the accreditation process. Requests tor a pubic Information Interview must to made In wrung and should to sent to the Joint Commission no later than live wotting days before the survey begins. The requoet must also Indicate the nature oi ths sitormatton to to provided at the Interview. Such requests should be addreesod to Adults: $5.00 Children under 12: $2.50 ALt-foll-CAN-EAr- --------- -------Loam to fty prttti TlwntppU FfyinQ AIRPLANE RIDES A441S25 CMtonitSintotoO BtptUsst sponsond bf Hastings Flying Association MporMtr Thornapple Flying Service. Otto Turkey Farm DMston off AccrodRation Operations Office off Quality Monitoring joint Commtoeton on AooradRalton or neenneere urgwunutw One Reneteeance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL MM S1 Or Faxed to 630-7V2-5VM Or E-maueo ro compiMni ifjwsno jure The Joint Commission's Office of Quality Mentoring will acknowledge In writing or by telephone requests received 10 days before the survey begins. An Account Represerrltiive wffi contact the Individual requesting the public Information interview prior to survey, indicating the localion. date and time ot the Interview and name of the surveyor who wB conduct the interview. ______ �Pag* IS - Tburaday, July 1. 2004 - Tha Haatnga Samar Fontna’s 25th summer music concert series begins by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Fontana concert series will return to the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on some Sunday afternoons this summer. Concerts in this popular series will be held through Aug. 7 in several different locations this year. The Pacifica Quartet with Lori Sims will perform on Friday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Saturday. July 10, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Center. Three Rivers; and Sunday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute just south of Hastings. The concert will include music by Felix Mendelsohn. Paul Hindemith and Cesar y------«_ rrancx. Pacifica Quartet will perforin on Wednesday. July 14, at 7:30 pjn. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. They will be performing music by Haydn. Milhaud and Dvorak. Quatuor pour la fm du temps, the “Quartet for the End of Tune" by Olivier Messiaen will be presented on Friday, July 16 at 7:30 pjn. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, on Saturday. July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Carnegie Center. Three Riven and on Sunday. July 18, at 2 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. This piece was written and premiered in 1941 in Germany's Stalag-8A where Messiaen was a prisoner of war. It is a landmark of 20th century music. Stulberg Competition Silver Medalist Cellist Anna Burden will perform ou Wednesday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. The annual “Salute to Neill: will feature tal­ ented musicians in the Fontana EnsenJjIc. This concert allows musicians to remember Neill 33% OFF Windows Showroom Open 7 Days • Life Size Windows on Display! Senders, who founded the group 25 years ago. This concert will feature more contemporary work Friday. July 23. at 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Saturday. July 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Center. Three Rivers and on Stmday, July 25 at 2 pjn. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings. The St. Charles Singers will perform on Tuesday. July 27. at 7:30 pjn. at the First Baptist Church. Kalamazoo. This choir from St Charles, DI., will perform a broad range of classic choral music. Symphonic de la Mer on Wednesday. July 28 at 7:30 pjn. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center will feature Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra musicians in works by Saint-Saens. Poulenc, Ropartz and Cras. “French Masters” will be featured in the final weekend concerts of the Fontana Summer Series. Works by Franck. Ravel and Faure will be featured. This concert will be given Friday. July 30. at 7:30 pjn. at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Saturday. July 31, at 7:30 pjn. at the Carnegie Center,Three Rivers, and on Sunday, Aug. I, at 2 pjn. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute south of Hastings. Saxophone Soirte on Wednesday. Aug. 4, Visit our Factory Showroom 4717 Broadmoor, Kentwood Call Today for Your Free In-Home Estimate 616-554-1600 1-888-600-3111 7:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Nature Center will fea­ ture French composers, including Hindemith. Debussy and Demersseman. Rendezvous for Tfrvo Pianos with pianists Vicki Ray and Peter Miyamoto ends the Fontana Summer Series Friday. .Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellspring Theater al the Epic Center Ute Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will serve Plainwell ice cream during inrermirrirei A brunch to start the series at Herce win be avail­ able on July 11. Call 269-721-4472. www.championwM0w.eom Energy Savings Champion Comfort 365 Glass No H—10 pricing Ashu Kejariwal £<94 04 GMC CANYON STK# 5127 2WD. REG. CAB. TILT. CRUISE. LIMITED SUP Month End SAVINGS!!! MSRP $17,195.00 GMS $15605.88 REBATES/BONUS CASH $250000 *13,305“ 04 GRAND AM SE SOW 4020 4 DR. AUTO. AR. CRUISE. FLOOR MATS. SPOILER & MORE MSRP S19.100.00 GMS $16.98175 REBATES/BONUS CASH $33202.00 MSRP GMS * $28261.47 RffiAJES/BONUS CASH $4,500.00 *12,481” $3500.00 s24,76147' •JUST ADO IAX. TITLE. PLATES WITH GMS ELEGWJTY MANY MORE MODELS IN STOCK WITH SMMJAH SAVINGS' Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Xjftk EXCEEDiNG EXftCTADQNS B A FAMILY TRAPfflQN /hC CURRENT INVENTORY UST: 03 DODGE 2500 DIESEL CREW - BLUE 01 CMC 2500 X-CAB-RED 99 GMC JIMMY - MAROON AS-IS 33 OLDS AURO - RED 01 2500HD DIESEL CHEW - PEWTER 9B CHEVY TAHOE-RED 02 2500HD DIESEL SHORT BOX - CARBON 01 GMC 2500 CREW - BLUE 98 GMC 2600 4X2-TEAL 02 GMC 2500HD DIESa CREW - PEWTER 99 OLDS INTRIGUE - BROWN AS-IS 96 CHEVY 2500 - MAROON 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - BUCK 99 FORD TAURUS - BRONZE 97 PONTIAC MONTANA - GREEN AS-B 02 GMC 2500 X-CAB - BLUE/SILVER 04 OLDS ALERO - RED 93 DODGE CARAVAN - GREEN AS-B 02 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - RED 04 PONTIAC AZTEK - BUCK 04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - SILVER 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - GREEN 04 OLDS ALERO - WHITE 04 BUICK LESABRE - BLUE 02 GMC SONOMA X-CAB - MAROON 02 PONTIAC MONTANA - BUCK 02 GMC ENVOY-BUCK 02 PONTIAC AZTEK - BUCK 01 GMC 1500 X-CAB-BLUE 01 OLDS AURORA - MAROON 01 GMC JIMMY - MAROON 01 CHEVY IMPALA - SILVER 01 FORD EXPLORER - BLUE 01 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - BUCK 01 GMC YUKON XL - PEWTER 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM - RED 01 CHEVY VENTURE - MAROON 99 BUICK LESABRE - MAROON 01 DODGE 2500 X-CAB - WHITE 03 CHEVY 2500HD DIESEL LONG BOX 01 JEEP WRANGLER - RED Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 - Do you ’ know why-vre say we have Barry County's ' si Rated Service DepP is a Family Tradition Eric OwDoch. Preatent DonQBrtry. SalBBMgr Baffle Sigm Sabs Crms SMnnan, Fmonca Mgr Mon ft VM 8-7 Locally Owned ft Operated represented employees and administrative staff. Jansma presented the contracts for approval ar the lune 21 meeting of Che board. She told the board that the effort to reach the three-year contracts wu a very collaborative and cooperative one. The contracts provide for a one percent raise for all staff for the first year and a U percent raise for the second and third yean of the contract. The contract also includes a lower coat health insurance plan with the option of staff keeping their current coverage and paying the difference between the two plans. Jansma described the contracts u 'fair, reasonable and cost efficient.* Kevin McGee of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association said, 'Whenever an issue came up. we would discuss it We looked at the impact of the contract on staff and kids. This wu an absolutely fantastic tions of the school calendar. He wu con­ cerned that the reduction would mean a great deal less time in the classroom, and that it would have a significant impact on students who are having difficulty. In his discussion of the* calendar. Konarska mentioned that the reduction of half days wu really a "win-win situation." The most prevalent complaint he has heard from parents is about the difficulty of find­ ing child care for half days of school. In addition, the 10 days off at Christmas and the six days for spring break should be very family friendly. They match the Kent Intermediate School District guidelines. By giving students the day off on both February 18 and 21, families will be able to have a four- day weekend. The calendar includes parent-teacher conference dales during all three trimesters al the high school and for both the semes­ ters at the elementary and middle school BECAUSE WE CAN! Exceeding Expectation? GMC position was to negotiate contracts with the teachers, educational support staff, non­ days. However, the number of half days has been significantly reduced with half days only on November 24 before Ths.tksgivuig and on June 10, the last day of school. School begins on Aug. 31 for students. ' Aaron Wissner of Rita Drive addressed the board with his concerns with the reduc­ It's on the wav or we can get it! Call 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - RED by Patricia Joins Staff Writer Superintendent Kevin Konarska told retiring business manager Alice Jansma that her final major task before leaving her effort on all sides." The new school calendar wu also approved. There are some changes from the previous calenders in that students will attend school 174.5 days down from 178 GMC 04 OUB AURO-SILVER TKSchooltart OK's contracts with one percent Nke for first year Tub. Thu I Ffl B-5 levels. It was also an evening for good-byes. The board presented plaques of apprecia­ tion to Jansma. outgoing board member Nancy Goodin and Middle School Principal Mike Spahr, who is leaving the district to take a position as a middle school principal in Byron Center. The next board meeting is the organiza­ tional meeting planned for Wednesday. July 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg School ami Community Library. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-07-08.pdf a380d11caae78ef6e5eb78c2819fa2d1 PDF Text Text HASTINGS Pl"'XLIBRAM in :•. URCHS Are young voters being courted? Renewals yes, increases no See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 The Hastings VOLUME 151. No. 28 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. July 8. 2004 PRICE 50C Most school officials pay also frozen TH* tamna'* FdMw Mme Serie* wHJnat at 2pjn. thi* Sotday eflenoon at te Herce Cedar Creek Jaatinae aad eeMhae <b the fbOowiag One Seaday*. The Pacific* Quartet win perform •eNXXKm* from miwerrutn, rrancK ana lee cram win.be served at imeoni*- rion. For more information. c*U (269) 382­ 0763 or (269)721-4190. Two local districts sun on critical list The Maple Valley aad Lakewood ackool district teacher* aad aupport rtaff | remain on the Michigan Education'a fa­ tal “critical B*T for contract aegotiadons. The MEA has identified 83 district across the state that have gone a substan­ tial-period without settling new contracts after the old one expired. Lakewood's 147 teachers and 127 support staff member* have been work­ ing under the condition* of the old pact that expired June 30.2003. Eighty support staffers 92 teacher* at Mapir Valley alao have beta woddag uader the term* of the old < ourreft that expired ia July 2003. The MEA aay* districts ate pet on the Uat when nrgnriatirest an Mailed or become ptixiacred or nnprndnrttve and e^loyee* feel they need the help of the cototBUBoty to reach agreement. Farmland survey must be filled out The Barry County Agricultural Pteeemtion Board ia seeking input on the Farmfatd Rreaervatton program. A Surrey we* published in the June 22 by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The administrative employment contracts for the Hastings Area School System for July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005. were approved at the June 29 meeting of the Board of Education. The contracts outline the salary schedule for the administrators at the elementary, mid­ dle school and high school level. Superintendent Chris Cooley said all but three officials had their wages frozen, just as the teachers and support staff did. The excep­ tions. Barbara Hunt and Mary Vliek have taken on additional responsibilities because of a retirement from a position that will not be filled. The other exception is Timothy Johnson, who will be taking on additional responsibilities in another area. Salaries outlined for the July I. 2004 to June 30. 2005, for the Hastings Area School System are: • Christopher Cooley, superintendent. $95,000 • Barbara Hunt, director of finance. $60,000 • Mary Vliek. assistant superintendent. $80,185 • • Timothy Johnson, high school pnncipal. $79,962 • Stephen Hoke, high school athletic director/CERC coordinator. $66,054 • Judith Johnson, high school assistant principal, $61,408 • Michael Schneiderhan, high school assis­ tant principal. $67,872 • Michael Karasinski. middle school prin­ cipal. $74,740 • Mark Martin, middle school assistant principal. $63,428 • Marjorie Haas. Pleasantvicw Elementary principal. $64,300 • John Johnston. Central E’ementary prin­ cipal, $65,145 • Susan Linacre. Southeastern Elementary principal, $68,478 • Amy Tebo. Star Elementary principal. $63,500 See SALARIES, pg. 2 Steve DeBoer Dar Leaf Neal Johnson DeBoer, Johnson, Leaf take cases to public Three sheriff candidates meet at forum by David T. Young Editor Two challengers announced their choices for undersheriff and incumbent Sheriff Steve DeBoer attempted to explain an incident for which he has taken criticism for three years. Otherwise, there jvejen’t many differences or any kind of firAv.ras in the First Friday forum July 2 for the three candidates for Barry County Sheriff. DeBoer is seeking re-election to a post he has held for 10 years, since he was appointed to replace David Wood in 1994. He was elect­ ed in 1996 and in 2000. The challengers are Dar Leaf, a deputy in the department, and Neal Johnson, a member of the posse and reserve officer. DeBoer talked about an incident from May 2001 in which he said he swerved his car to avoid a deer and hit two mailboxes. He said he went home and called it in and then later returned to the scene to offer to pay for the damage done to the mailboxes. The sheriff acknowledged he had had din­ ner and a beer with an old friend earlier in the evening, but “I only had one beer and I checked the box (on the incident report) for drinking, but there was no cause for action, there was no crime committed.” It was reported that, according to depart­ ment policy, in car-deer crashes a deputy responds only if the car is inoperable, other­ wise the motorist is told to come in to the department to have a report filled out. DeBoer said an investigation was conduct­ ed independently and no wrongdoing was found. He said those who appeared at the scene did not indicate he was intoxicated in any way. “You have to go by the evidence,” the sher­ iff said. “It has to rise to the level of a viola­ tion.” He was asked why a preliminary breath test was not administered. He said, “The officer has to determine whether a violation has occurred... you have to have indicators (of suspected drunken driv­ ing) to have a PBT... you have to have the facts." Barbara Cichy asked DeBoer why he left the scene of an accident and why he didn't call it in from his car at the scene. “I went home, called it in and then came back,” he responded. David Stevens, who was critical of DeBoer in a kt?er to the editor last week in the Banner, charged, “But you were able to bypass the steps (of police inquiry). No one gave you that (preliminary breath) test” DeBoer replied. “You’re not going to get a sobriety test if there’s no evidence there was any drinking.’’ Leaf told the packed First Friday audience he was bound by department policy, a “gag order" against saying anything that might embarrass the department. He said he was a reserve officer, was Freeport chief and worked for the Lake Odessa and Middleville police departments before be became a deputy. Leaf said he already has chosen Battle Creek officer Bob Baker, who formerly worked al Nashville, as his undersheriff. He also is a martial arts instructor. Johnson is an engineer for a Holland man­ ufacturer and cited 13 years experience as a reserve officer and posse member. He said be views the sheriff’s job as “an opportunity to do some troubleshooting.” He added, “It (sheriff) is supposed to be an elect­ ed position, same as president... I'd like to be your spokesman, a public servant serves as an intermediary.” Johnson said his undersheriff would be Lt. Chuck Frary of Bellevue, who has been an See SHERIFF, pg 2 jseneoffeeBnnindar Boned fnesfeer* urge county citizens to Mb a momeat to fin oat the survey and return it so the MSU Frarairwi Algonquin Lake lawsuit ends omcc. it snouM cmy taxe snout nve ■inorea so complete. “Bfc need input from the rnmmnaity by Marde Westover Staff Writer A final opinion was rendered June 28 from Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland in the Algonquin Estates lawsuit that “pitted” to ncip KKnuiy pnonues — co oo your part and provide us with your feedback,” said Barry Cooaty Ag Agent Deante neighbor against neighbor In his final opinion, Eveland wrote. “This case can best be described as unfortunate. For almost 50 years the residents of Al-Gon-Quin tanmgfen. For more information, please call ftnmagtoa at die MSU Extension office nt 269-945-1388. Estates subdivision lived together in a peace­ ful and neighborly way. Both back lot owners and lakefront owners enjoyed a beautiful Bernard Society Ice cream social lake. Even though some back lot owners used the access sites contrary to the plat’s dedica­ tion language, no one complained. Everyone got along.. “And then came this lawsuit. Now neigh­ bor is pitted against neighbor, feelings are strong, and the tranquility of the smrll lake community has been destroyed. Now the state and local governments are weighing in eager to require the residents to conform their rules. Now this court is called upon to define rights of residents that for almost 50 years did not The Bernard Museum's annual ice cream social win take place from 1 so 5 pjn. Saturday. July 10, when the Bernard Historical Society. Plenty of ice cream and toppings will be provided, along with bananas for those who warn split*. Miss Delloo and her ccwt win be serving as * community service project Music by the Happy Tone* win fill the air. The museum grounds and museum win be open for viewing during die event aad the public is welcome to see an the displays and exhibit*. The muse­ um has thousand* of artifact* and many of them showcase Southwest Barry Comity history. There is no admission charge, but donations win be accepted to benefit the Bernard Museum, which is located oo Delton Road between Prairieville and Delton. More NEWS BRIEFS on p«e 2 need defining.” The original plaintiffs in the case were Robert and Catherine Longstreet and Erika Wood. Longstreet himself is an attorney. The suit sought to “determine the proper use of Park #3. and specifically whether plat owners are permined to install a dock and permanently moor boats at the terminus of The rockets’red glare Fireworks displays were in abundance in this area over the July 4 holiday weekend. Local displays were viewed in Caledonia. Gun Lake and Algonquin Lake (Photo by Perry Hardin) Park 13.” The plaintiffs were represented by Hastings attorney William Doherty. Doherty stated. “We regret the emotional upheaval and neighborhood problems caused by the lawsuit, however, we feel it was neces­ sary to prevent continued expansion and over­ use of the parks (easements) of Algonquin Lake Estates and of Algonquin Lake itself. Unfortunately, as times change and rowboats are exchanged for speedboats and jet skis, there will be additional issues and concerns about the appropriate use of easements around Algonquin Lake and other lakes." Doherty also stated. “We are satisfied with the court’s decision and believe that appropri­ ate limits of use were ordered by the court. “Lake access” has now been defined for future purchasers of back lots so they now know that they will not have rights to dock or permanently moor boats.'* The many original defendants in the case included David and Brenda Bellmore. They were represented by attorney David Tripp. Tripp stated the ruling was u “good opin­ ion" that it was “well reasoned” and had “good logic to it.” Attorney Clifford Bloom represented the interests of six lake front property owners, third party plaintiffs, in the case. Rutland Township eventually was brought into the lawsuit as a third party defendant, under the Land Division Act, where if a pos­ sible amendment was to be made to the plat, the law requires the local unit of government to be included in the case. Rutland Township Attorney Jim Porter said the township didn't went or intend to be an advocate for one side or the other in the case because it has residents on both sides of the issue. The township didn’t want to interfere with any private rights, but only wanted to protect and maintain ordinances. “Anything that’s been there, we didn’t want to interfere with (grandfathered).” Porter said. “The township doesn’t want to do anything adversely to the residents.” On Dec. 11, 2003. Evcland’s opinion “granted in part and denied in part" the motion for the plaintiffs. In the ruling Park #3 See ALGONQUIN, pg. S �Page 2 - Thursday. July 8. 2004 — The Hastings Banner West Nile confirmed in Barry County bird NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Three blood drives slated The Red Cross is having three blood drives in Barry County to supplement a dwindling 72-bour supply of blood. This is the second week of suae-wide appeals asking for donations to boost the critically low Hood supplies. Going in to the Fourth of July Holiday weekend, the Red Cross has just hours worth of some Hood types and a day or two supply of oth­ ers. Local Hood drives win be held: • Monday, July 12, 1 to 645 pm at St Ambrose Church. 11252 Fiona Road. Delton • Tbeeday, July 13, noon to 5:45 pjn. at Tbornappie Township Emergency Services. 128 High St. Middleville. • Thursday. July 15. 1 to 6:45 pm. at Moose Lodge, 128 North Michigan St. rraiungs. For more information, call 1-800-GIVEUFE. Fountain Fridays to resume July 9 The annual Fridays at the Fountain sum­ mer series win resume this Friday in boot at the Barry County courthouse in down­ town Hastings. The concerts will be held from 11:30 im. to 1 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 6. However, there was no concert oo Friday, July 2, became of the July 4 holiday week­ end. The schedule for this summer is as fol­ lows: • July 9 — Kitty DonoboeXichigan inspired folk music and old-fashioned tunes. • July 16 — “A Reasonable Facsimile." featuring Arrne and Rob Bums performing Renaissance music. • July 23 — To be announced, but there hopes to bring in Josh Doe and Friends. • July 30 — "Thistle Dew," which is offen fiddle and Celtic music. • Aug. 6 — The Tbornappie Flayers per­ forming Times from the past five musicals and mote. 12th Depot Day set for July 31 The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society has announced that plans ate well under way for the 12th annual Depot Day celebra­ tion nt the Lake Odesaa Depot Museum on Emerson Street Saturday. July 31, beginningat 10 a.m. The museum and diaplays win be open to the public. Admission win be free to this day-long eve* with entertainment, food and home town fun. A trfouae win be given Io honor the funer­ al home business in Lake Odessa. This recognition includes the same business that has been in operation in Lake Odessa since 1887, under the ownership of George A. Weed, Stephen Haight, Walter Wonky. Frederic Baine, Clare Pickens, Ario Pickens, Gary Koop* and presently Cook Funeral Home directors Fred Cook, Brad Cook and Lee Cook. These individuals and their families or descendants will be honored at 1:30 pro. that day for their contributions to the histo­ ry of the village over the years. A permanent display will be unveiled to chronicle the his­ tory of this business. The society ia seeking any information, photographs or memora­ bilia related to the funeral home business in Lake Odessa. Anyone who can assist in any way with this project is asked to contact Lynda Cobb at 616-374-7518. ‘Day In the Garden’ tour will be July 17 Five distinctive home gardens in and around the Hastings area are the focus of the Thornapple Garden Club's seventh annual garden tour Saturday. July 17. The event, billed "A Day tn the Garden is set for 9 ajn. to 5 p m. During those same hours, the club will sponsor a Garden Thyme Market, featuring garden art and related items, on the Batry County Courthouse lawn. Featured during the (our will be the gar­ dens of: • Lori Kenyon, 5625 Lacey Road. Dowling. • Mike and Claudine Hill. 5775 Greggs Crossing Road. Nashville • Randy and Robin Selleck, 417 Grand St. Hastings. • Terry and Sue Albrecht 731 W. Bond St. Hastings. • Jane and Robert Power. 2238 Bachman Road Hastings. Tour tickets with maps are available in advance for $5 in Hastings at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop. Tickets me available on the day of the tour for $6 at the Thornapple Garden Cub's booth at the Garden Thyme Market The chib also will have raffle tickets there for prizes donated by local businesses and indi­ viduals. Proceeds go to the beautification of the Hastings area. For more information, contact Tour Chairperaoo Barb Benner at 269-945-2986. Weed pull yet at Carter Lake Area residents are invited to help stew­ ardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy pull spotted knapweed at the Carter Lake Preserve, from 9 am. until noon Saturday. July 10. Spotted knapweed is a noxious weed, native to Europe, that has established itself in the United States. It spreads by seeding proiifically. Each plant can produce 25.000 seeds which are spread by people, animals aad wind. Knapweed crowds out native wildflowers, even poisoning competitors with loxins from its roots. Bring sturdy work gloves and insect repellent Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy when crossing the wetland. The land conservancy will provide beverages. Because of limited parking at the pre­ serve. volunteers are asked to car pool from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings oo the south side of West State Street Mee) at the north end of the Kmart parking lot at 8:45 am. Gas & steam show at Chariton Park Historic Chariton Park’s Gas & Steam Engine Club will present the 33rd annual Antique Gas aftd Steam Engine Show & Swap Meet Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. This show marks the 120th anniversary for the park’s trademark Westinghouse steam engine. The Westinghouse, built in 1884. still “runs like a dream.” according to Chariton Park Director Dr. George Ward Shannon Jr. “Come on out and try a deli­ cious hot buttered ear of sweet corn steamed to perfection by the Westinghouse’s boiler." Food concessions will be available to complement the boiler-steamed corn. Members of the Gas and Steam Club will demonstrate the operation of antique gas and steam equipment. Exhibitors with working steam and gas engines are invited as well. Free camping over Friday night is provided, along with a registered engine. There will be a number of demonstra­ tions throughout the day. including the park’s 1895 Corley Sawmill in full opera­ tion. Registration for exhibitors and swap meet will be Thursday. July 8. from noon to 5 p.m. and again Friday. July 9. from 8 sum. to 2 p.m. Sen. Birkholz wins conservation award State Senator Patty Birkholz (RSaugatvck). who represents Barry. Allegan and Eaton counties in Lansing received the Legislative Conservationist of the Year award at the Michigan United Conservation Clubs' 67th annual convention June 25-27 at Boyne Mountain Resort Birkholz is the chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee and has been an advo­ cate of several conservation initiatives, including prohibiting beverage containers in landfills; regulating the transport of outof-state waste; stopping genetically engi­ neered fish from entering public waters; establishing a statewide groundwater inven­ tory; creating a Great Lakes legislative cau­ cus; establishing an environmental grant program; and establishing a statewide recy­ cling coordinator. The MUCC. in a prepared press release, said. “As important as the legislation that she sponsored is the bills she altered or pre­ vented from moving to reduce their harmful impact on the environment. Without her help, bills to gut the natural rivers program would have been adopted, the groundwater and surface water fee bills would never have been enacted, and rollback to the Wetland Protection Act would have been much more severe.” The senator was elected President ProTempore of the Senate by her peers. Prior to her election in the Senate, Birkholz served for three terms in the House of Representatives. Researchers have positively identified a crow infected with the West Nile Virus in Barry County. The crow that recently tested positive was submitted from Rutland Township. Fifty dead birds of various species so far have been (crows and blue jays) seem to be more severe­ ly affected than other bird species and more often will die as a result of the viral infection. The virus also has shown to infect other animal species as well as humans. For humans (especially older adults or immuno­ reported to the health department this year in Barry County. However, only five birds have been submitted to the Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health at Michigan State University for testing due to either decomposition, unknown time of death, and/or being of the improper species type for diagnostic testing. West Nile Virus is a mosquito-bome virus that primarily infects and multiplies in birds, which serve as reservoirs for the virus. The virus is spread between birds mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito. The corvids compromised). the primary concern with infection is the late stage development of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and/or meningitis (inflammation of the spinal cord) which can lead to permanent neurolog­ ical damage and/or death. Most individuals though who are infected with West Nile either have no symptoms, or experience only mild symptoms of illness (fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands, or mild rash) before fully recovering. Precautionary measures that can be taken to reduce your risk of infection include: • Maintaining window and door screening to deter against the easy entry of mosquitoes. • Eliminating or emptying standing water in and around ‘he premises of your home where mosquitoes can lay their eggs and breed. • Avoid unnecessary exposure to mosqui­ toes during their most active time (dusk and dawn). • Wearing of protective clothing (long­ sleeved shirts and pants), and/or the use of insect repellent with DEET to exposed skin when outdoors. For additional information on West Nile Virus, contact the Barry -Eaton District Health Department at (269) 945-9516. For those with Internet access, the State of Michigan West Nile Virus Website may also be accessed through: w ww.barryeatonhealth.org SHERIFF, continued from page 1-------------------------------------- -—■ officer with the Prairieville Police Department. DeBoer emphasized his extensive experi­ ence with the Michigan State Police, several years as commander at the Wayland post. He also noted his leadership skills as president of a command officers association, as ctuurman of the 911 Board, as one of two representa­ tives from Michigan for the FBI’s national criminal justice system. Other questions from the audience dealt with drug court, families, guns and a myriad of issues. DeBoer stressed his work with the courts on Barry County’s new drug court program to attempt to treat offenders and the reinstitution of adult education. Leaf, drawing on his experience as school liaison officer talked about the need for work­ ing with the whole family. , Johnson advocated improved communica­ tions and a work program, saying. “It helps an awful lot to keep a person busy.” One difference between DeBoer and Leaf deals with guns and concealed weapons. Leaf, a solid pro-gun candidate backed by the local chapter of the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America, said. “Of two million times someone uses a firearm in self defense, a tiny fraction are shot in vain. For every per­ son who uses them for crime, there are mil­ lions who use them for self-defense.” When asked where he would draw the line on gun ownership. Leaf said. “AR-15s and semi-automatic rifles are not a problem in society. It’s not natural to take one of your own species.” He said he blames the preponderance of drugs, alcohol, pornography and violent videos and movies. Of former rock navep star Ted Nugent. Leaf said, “I think he’s done more for kids countrywide than anyone I know." Later in the forum, he also called the National Rifle Association “the largest civil rights organization in America.” Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill asked what each candidate had to say about local drag problems. DeBoer said he helped establish the coun­ ty’s participation with the Southwest Enforcement team (SWET) program and efforts to clean up after meth labs discovered more frequently of late. Leaf said he would like to see adding a canine (K-9) unit to local enforcement. “There arc thousands of pounds (of contra­ band substances) passing through this county every day," he commented. “Road patrol has to be trained in interdiction and work more closely with the state police.” Johnson said. “I really support the SWET program. “I agree with Dar about the canine, but I also want to get the public more involved, they’re our eyes and ears. They’re aware of a lot of this stuff.” Citizen George Williston then asked. “Law enforcement also can be a place where harm can be inflicted. What about your stands on civil rights?" He specifically wanted to know how each would enforce the controversial Patriot Act. which he said erodes individual civil liberties. Leaf, besides making the comment about One of these three men will be the next Barry County sheriff (from left) Dar Leaf, Nee* Johnson and Steve DeBoer, as they fielded questions July 2 at the First Friday forum. the NRA, said. “I have an oath of office and 1 shouldn’t look for ways to skin around it. We’re at war right now. Unless you’re a ter­ rorist. you have nothing to worry about." Johnson said he has concerns about the patriot Act because it limits a person’s right to draw more than $5,000 out of a personal bank account. DeBoer >aid he acknowledges the impor­ tance of individual civil rights and said, “I demand honesty and that they (department personnel) treat people with respect and dig­ nity... The Patriot Act should only be used if we arc at the point of our national security being at risk.” Closer to home. Denise Straley asked about truancy problems. Leaf said. "We’ve got to break the chain," adding that when he was school liaison officer he helped bring the local truancy rate down to zero. "When kids skip school they get farther behind and we keep putting them back in class. We need to try to get them caught up." He said he would support a scholarship program for after school schooling. “Truancy has been proven to be a gateway to more serious problems,” DeBoer said. “It’s not just bad kids who don’t want to go to school.” adding that sometimes it involves health problems or day care needs not being met. Johnson said. “It really starts at home. Families have to take some responsibility. It’s about spending time with your kids.” Joe Lyons, a Rutland Township trustee, said he didn’t see much separation between the candidates. He asked Leaf to tell him “why I should vote for you or Neal.” Leaf said the difference can be a matter of attitude and reputation, “how you treat peo­ ple... It's the way you treat people when you arrest them." Johnson tried to make it clear that like Leaf he supports Second Amendment (right to bear arms) rights, saying, “In some cities they ought to require you to carry a weapon. But you have to realize that wc have to follow the law.” DeBoer commented, “Maybe you don’t agree with everything someone does, but you should go with the experience of a person has the proven ability to do the job." • • Charles Boulter asked DeBoer if he would commit to serving four years if he is elected and not retire early to allow appointment of his successor. “My commitment is to four years as sher­ iff.” he said. “I am not going to run for anoth­ er office (during the four-year term)." he replied. Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans asked what candidates would do to unify the depart­ ment. Leaf said. “Improve communications, that’s why I want to restructure the depart­ ment. We need to start talking to each other... If we’re going to reduce crime, we’ve got to get communication back.” He suggested Barry County law enforce­ ment shoots as a common collective activity. Johnson said. “We need to have a comn 30 goal — to protect and serve." DeBoer said. “There may be some compe­ tition (between city, county and state police organizations), but if someone needs help, they’re going to get it. We have a working agreement with the stale police to maximize our efforts on the road. We maximize the money wc get for the benefit of the citizens.” One of the three men will be the next Barry County sheriff. The primary election ballot Tuesday. Aug 3. will include their names, but no one else has announced any candidacy for the November general electon. SALARIES, continued from page 1 • Mary Youngs. Northeastern Elementary principal. $72. 215. In comparison to the salary levels of other schools the Hastings school administrators are below the average. The average of other administrative salaries are calculated from the districts of Caledonia. Charlotte. Coldwater. Delton. Gull Lake. Ionia. Lakeview. Middleville. Sturgis. Lowell and /icksburg. In comparison to the other districts the level of salaries (rounded to the nearest dol­ lar) include superintendent $108,245; assis­ tant superintendent $86,742; business managcr/dircctor of finance $73,471; high school principal $87,133; high school assistant prin­ cipal $72,538; athletic director $71,530; mid­ dle school principal $80,860; middle school assistant principal $68,100; elementary prin­ cipal $75,508. The only increases are coming in the direc­ tor of finance, assistant superintendent and high school principal positions, as these posi­ tions take in additional responsibilities. The director of finance position received an 8 percent increase, which is still $13,000 less than the average for that position. After the retiremen’, of Steve Harbison, the director of operations, the district opted to not replace the $80,000 a year position. This meant tiuai the duties would be split at only the cost of $7,000, with the new responsibili­ ties added to the director of finance and assis­ tant superintendent position, with the superin­ tendent \ salary maintained by the pay freeze. Both the assistant superintendent and high school principal positions received a 1.5 per­ cent increase, which is also linked with addi­ tional responsibilities. In other business last week, the board: • Approved the 2003-2004 General Appropriations Act Amendment No. 4 for the general operating, school service and debt retirement funds. • Approved the 2004-05 hourly wage scales for the community education instructors and substitutes, and that the “superintendent, or his/her administrative designee, be authorized to hire persons as community education instructors, substitutes, and other hourly employees as necessary for the 2004-05 school yew.” The wages were frozen and remained at the previous level. • Approved the supervisors' and non-contract employment status for 2004-05 with the continuing employment of Paula Allerding, Melinda Cole, Larry Cook. Earl Cooklin, Gordon Curtis (on layoff status), Sharon Duits. Sandra Graybill. Jeanne Hussey. Janice Karasinski. Brian Osterink, Mark Rushford, Elizabeth Spurgeon and James Vreugde. • Accepted a gift of $8,771.61 from the Central Elementary School PTO. to be used with the expense of various items. The board also accepted the donation of two table tennis nets, four ping-pong paddles, and two ping­ pong balls from Tia deGoa. to be used at the CERC. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. July 12. in the multi-purpose room of the Hastings Middle School. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 5,2004 — Page 3 Young people still being urged take part in political process ** -9.-------ujIwr .viBnx nmovcr SlqffWruer Political candidate* for upcoming primary and general elections are trying to reach all segments of the population, including the vote of IS- lo 29-year-olds. But the younger generation is said to be uninterested in politics aad public affairs, and even worse, not well informed about local, state, nationald and intetnataionaJ issues. Many programs oa television and oo the Internet are trying to attract these often absent voters to the polls. Statistics show that in the 2000 national election only 32 percent of the 18-24 age group voted. Al the local level in recent elec­ tions, typically around 2 percent of the entire eligible voting pool come out. including the young voters. There youthful voters are scattered across the political spectrum of Democrats, Republicans and Independents. Many of the Burry County area’s young voters say they are interested in making an impact and they are very aware of the issues in the world, regardless of political party affil­ iation. The Banner has attempted to take a sample of prospective young voters in "Election 2004" by asking questions of Emily Allen. 18. Michael Tokarchick, 18. Laura Dickinson 19, Robbie Lawrence. 28, and Katie Bolthouse, 17. ErnRy Alien, 18 Allen, of Hastings, believes that if people don't like something they should go out and make a change, and voting gives them that opportunity. On a political stance, Allen said she is a "full-fledged Democrat, a bleeding-heart lib­ eral" something that was made available to her at home. Allen said she feels strongly about the importance of voting and is active in politics because of influence from her father, Robin. Being active in polities means understand­ ing the major issues that affect the nation and the local area. "I consider myself pretty familiar with the issues. Of course, the main issue is war." Allen said. She said doesn't believe that the United Stases should be in the Middle East and that the reason for the war comes down to "oil." For Allen this topic hit very close lo home, as -her older cousin served in Kuwait during die height of the Iraq War. Rising gas prices and the economy also can be huge issues with young voters, as many may be entering the work force for the first dme. Allen also nosed that driving to college and work is not easy with the increased gas prices. Other important issues she hopes to influ­ ence with her vole include unemployment and "1 have felt the blows on both of there issues," she said. "My dad has been out of work for a year, and there is no sign of him returning any time soon." Allen said. On the education front. Allen is concerned with students, like her brother in high school, who are "using outdated textbooks, and being taught by tired teachers taking oo six classes st a time." Education is also a concern for a young voter like Allen because she is dealing with the increasing costs of college. "And, as a young college student. 1 will need federal loans and scholarships to help with my education." she said, "In the past four yean, there have been several budget cuts from federal college funding programs to cover the cost of war. Hopefully, the next election will change this. "I think that young voters are most moti­ vated by real candidates and supporters of candidates." Allen said. For Allen presidential candidate John Kerry is eb!e to reach young voters and as she put it. Tc identifies with young voters." There is no easy answer to motivate young voters to go to the polls, with some celebrities and activities like MTV's "Choose or Lose" are hoping to make an impact Allen said she was not swayed by either and like many voters sought out her own answers to questions without a celebrity guide. Bringing young voters out to the national elections is easier than attracting them to local contests. Allen noted, "I did vote in this year's cau­ cus. but I don't think thi» I will vote in any local elections. Usually the same people run and win. so it's not that exciting.” Michael Tokarchick, 1g Tokarchick is a recent graduate from Wayland High School, who is also very ready to vote. "I planned on doing it (voting) for awhile." he said. Interest in politics began early for Tokarchick, when in fifth grade be began lis­ tening to talk radio. Then two years ago he worked on a cam­ paign for state representative, something he said was "very educational" and an experi­ ence he recommends to others. Tokarchick plans to attend Marquette University in Milwaukee to study political science. Long-range goals for Tokarchick include working on a congressional staff. With an understanding of the political land­ scape some national issues that stahd out for Tokarchick include the economy and the war. "I think the Bush tax cuts were appropri­ ate," be said. Tokarchick said he also sees the economy doing well and improving. On die topic of the war in Iraq, he said at lint he wanted to give President Bush the "benefit of the doubt" Now hek said he believes the war was a "huge mistake." Aho, a rumor Tokarchick heard about pos­ sibly bringing back the draft is something that can be a point of concern for many young vot­ ers. Many young voters like Tokarchick also worry about rising gas prices. Voting in local elections'and primaries is equally important to voting in the national election and Tokarchick will participate in both. A reason why many young voters and all voters don't come to the local polls could be due to the issues not always being "very visi­ ble." Tokarchick considers himself a Libertarian and in the coming election is considering going third party. With the coming election and something Tokarchick believes will be a dore contest, young voters are encouraged to make thenfeelings heard. To encourage young voters to come out. Tokarchick suggested "better civics educa­ tion." There are celebrities and programs like MTV's voting campaign out to attract young voters. Tokarchick believes that the MTV "Choose or Lore" has a "Democratic slant” Some ways for young people to make in impact and become involved in politics arc through special interest groups and by voting. “Politics has this image of being boring... in today’s MTV world it can't capture young people's minds," be said. Still some young voters like Tokarchick understand the importance of a political voice on local and national issues. Laura Dickinson. 19 Another young voter eager to cast a vole is Dickinson. "This is my first (election). I’m excited," Dickinson said. "I got my voter registration card in the mail a couple of weeks ago." Aa a new voter Dickinsoo said she is still learning the ropes about primaries and local elections. "Since I'm new to this. I'm not even quite sure all the things I should be voting for or that I could vote for." Dickinson said. Dickinson encourages other young ’uters to get out there and start talking about and thinking through issues. For many young voters, finding a political identity can be influence by their family or it can grown and eventually distinctly separate. Dickinsoo even questioned possibly making things non-partisan, which would make peo­ ple really look at a candidate and possibly stray away from the political parties that may "be restrictive." “I met a lot of people when I was at school (college) that did vote, or that were voting and then you meet those people who are angry and just., kind of like why — why bother," Dickinson said. Important topics for Dickinsoo include the war. She said many voters, including young ones may not be complySrly education on the situation in relation to the war. something she encourages them to explore. As for the economy, Dickinson believes there are naturally moves in the economy like the recession and she's not really sure how much the president truly has an impact on this area. Finding a candidate that Dickinson believes in is a process. One thing that does­ n't sway Dickinson are the “scandals" that can fly around during the elections. "You know what scandal* don't bother me, because nobody's perfect," she said. Discussing the political/social issues is something that informed voters like Dickinsoo 'rind impnpssar Dickinsoo, who has friends across the political spec mini, has had many discussion about politics and social issues. Being informed on issues and looking at all sides is also important for young voters. One thing that did influence Dickinson was a U.S. history class she had in college. Through the class she had an introduction to political and social areas that weren't explored at the high school level. Becoming politically active and voting is something that can take time for young vot­ ers. "I think for everyone it might just come at a different time in their life," Dickinson said, "When you start to realize that you should vote." Dickinson said the campaigns to reach young voters and statements fine.- celebrities doesn't really affect her. "No. not even a little bit. It makes me happy to know that they're trying to stand up for whatever they're doing but I don't really even watch TV," she said. Getting young voters active on the national level seems easier than having them vote oo local issues With many college students away at school, they often fall behind what is going on locally. “Personally I would like to at least have a say in the new probate judge because God forbid, I ever have to be in front of him (her) I at least like to have a say in who it is-a little at least," Dickinwin said. One suggestion lo increase overall voter turnout is io have an on-line election, some­ thing the young voters see aa the next step Rabble Lsaiimt, 28 Lawrence is another young voter who is informed and active. He has voted continently in the national elections and fairly regularly in the local elec­ tions. “I'm getting to know them (issues) a little more with this election," Lawrence said. Lawrence, who said he leans more toward the conservative side, said be always takes a good look at the candidates and their views. Some important topics in the coming elec­ tion for Lawrence include the economy, for­ eign policy and the defining marriage. He said the gas issue (high prices) is some thing that stands out and he would like to see it resolved. Foreign policy and terrorism have become iocreasing important topics since Sept. 11, 2001. Lawrence said that be supported the war in Iraq and that foreign policy is more of an issue for him now than ever before. Talking about the topics with others, read­ ing newspapers and television are all outlets for information that Lawrence has used. In voting Lawrence tends to nay with party lines, but he said be does "try to be as inde­ pendent and open-minded as possible." This fall Lawrence said be will vole for George W. Bush, something that he did in the previous election. “I like (Bush) the way I feel he’s handled the situation after 9/11." Lawrence said. He also said that be believes Bush has a good administrative staff that surrounds him and that Bush's moral and ethical lines follow similarly to his own. To motivate other young voters to the polls Lawrence niggtrtrrl that thqy should try to be more mformed. “I try to keep up on everything." Lawrence said He said politicians should be more proac­ tive in drawing in the interest of young voters. When it comes time to vote, Lawrence will decide national issues and local issues in Ionia County. He said voting is important because it's the only way to verbalize the way a person feels and opinions Katie MitoNHe, 17 Like many first time voters Bolthouse is very excited to ge to the polls. Bolthouse said “I just want to be part of it (voting)." She also said “I’m really excited." During this coming national election Bolthouse will probably vote democratic, as she continues like many new voters to form a political identity. Some points of concern for Bolthouse include the economy. “I don’t want Bush in the office any more, just because of the economy.” she said, “Just because of all the jobs people are losing." On :he local election level Bolthouse may •xx be as active. She has the opportunity to discuss political and social issues with her dad and boyfriend, something that she describes as “very inter­ esting". Bolthouse raid rhe doesn't like "closedmindedness" and prefers to keep an “open" mind when it comes to issues. Getting ocher young voters to the polls could be achieved by perhaps reaching them through a medium, such as magazines. Bolthouse suggested. This fall Boltbouse said there may be an increase of young voters draw out by issues such as the economy, war and gas prices. Boltbouse is very excited about casting her first vote and with the experience will know, as she stared "I did something." With many young voters such as Allen. Tokarchick, Dickinson, Lawrence and Bolthouse, there seems to be some true inter­ est in impacting the coming election. The encouragement for young voters to come out to the polls and also be politically active comes from a variety of places, includ­ ing local political parties. Brian Reynolds, a member of the Barry County Republican Party Executive Committee, said they have had an outreach program toward high school students. Recently some high school students partic­ ipated in the Christmas parade as young Republicans. Reynolds said overall they have had some success, but interest for some students does Bril off. For many young voters .until they have an interaction with the government, they often think it doesn't •ppiy to them, which can translate into not voting, he said. Political parties and interests groups are looking for a way to get more young voters active. Mel Goebel, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, hopes to also educate young voters about the process and how they can be involved. Two years ago Goebel and Mark Englerth. chairman of the Republican Party, were going to meet with high school students. The process of getting information out to the stu­ dents did get a little stalled and didn't reap the results they had hoped. Goebel said they wanted to get reach stu­ dents who are 18 to encourage them to vole and inform them that they could be a precinct delegate. They also wanted to let the 16- to 17-year-olds know that they could be election workers. In two years, Goebel hopes the two parties are able to try the effort again to reach the young voters. Young voters interested in any party or group can and should be encouraged to be active aad increase their education oo issues and options available to them. Tom Evans seeking probate judge’s post Tom Evans is running for probate judge of Barry County. He joins a field of four other candidates, David Kuzava, Jill Steele. William Doherty and Stephanie Fekkes. The lop two vote get­ ters in the Aug. 3 primary election will vie for the judgeship in the Nov. 2 general election. "When evaluating a candidate, it can be tough to decide who is most qualified." Evans said. "It's hard to decipher and quantify a lawyer's resume: but some of the things I have done arc tangible achievements you can take to the bank . ” He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. Mo., which is consistently ranked as one of America's top 20 law schools. Evans now is the chief assistant prosecutor for Barry County. He previously served as prosecuting attorney of Montmorency County, where he was Michigan’s youngest prosecutor. He has been selected by ttis peers to serve as representative assemblyperson from the Sth Judicial Circuit for the State Bar, and voted on to the executive council of Local man impresses military Whan the Navy Region Midwest Chief Petty Officer's mess saw Walt Lewis' photo recently in the Reminder and Banner, they were so Impressed he put on his original Naval uniform for his 98th birthday photo that they purchased a birthday card and had as many chiefs as possible sign It The card was hand delivered by Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center Command Chief Ed Amey (left) June 26 at Lewis' birthday bash. Amey, a graduate of Delton High School who has spent the last 21 years on active duty, is the son of Dave and Connie Amey who knew Walt during the years he owned Lewis Electric & Plumbing Company in Cloverdale and Hastings. Michigan's Young Lawyer’s Section. The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan has asked him to teach at their last four trainings for new prosecutors, as well as a class for advanced prosecutors. He also has been appointed to Prosecutor's Association's Training and Education Committee, where he has served the last two years. "1 work hard to do a good job oo all my cases because representing the people of the State of Michigan is s privilege and honor, and a serious task which I approach with utmost dedication." Evans said. “Sometimes people 'rib' me about the number of certifi­ cates on my wall, but I believe that if I need to learn more about an area of law, I need to do whatever I can. from hitting the books and speaking with colleagues, to taking courses from regional and national experts. Evans studied one week, courtesy of the federal government, at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, S.C., and thia year has been given a fell ride scholarship to study at Northwestern University School of Law in Illinois for one week this month. He has become involved with community organizations as a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the Middleville Lions, on the Leadership Barry County Board of Directors, and is a member of e Barry County Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Team and Policy Team. "My personal favorite project has been coaching several high school mock trial teams. "I remember once, when I was in college, telling my mom how I couldn't wait until I graduated, to I could start my 'real life.' She told me I was living my real life and no magic switch was going to turn on just because I got a piece of paper. That's an important message for the upcoming election. "Man^ candidates have volunteered to become public servants since Judge (Richard) Shaw stepped down. And you could vote for one of them. Or you could vote for the guy who is not waiting to become probate judge before dedicating his career to helping others. Tom Evans Whether I win or lose this election, I will be exactly where I have been, dedicating my career to serving my community. "My career has been built on looking at each care individually, and trying to ahieve a just result.aEach case is different, so I refuse to take a ‘cookie cutler' approach to resolving legal disputes. My reputatidon in the legal community is for being fair, taking cases seriously and working for justice." He and his wife. Lisa, live in Middleville. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! �Page 4 - Thursday, July 8. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Banner editorials provide a service Dear editor: I have enjoyed the editorials which have appeared regularly in the Banner over the past few months They are both thought-pro­ voking and timely, characteristics often lack­ ing in other newspapers I read on a regular basis. ft is my belief that a newspaper should act za the conscience of the community aad sometimes that calls for asking the hard ques­ tions and seeking the stories behind the head­ lines. * While 1 can't say that 1 have always agreed with Fred Jacobs in what he has written, he has always given me something to think about and that is perhaps the greatest service Algonquin Lake dispute clarified To the editor: We ire writing this to help clarify the Algonquin Lake Estates easemett disagree­ ment. We have lived in the Algonquin Lake Estates plat as lake front owners for 35 years Wc also have an easement. Park *1. next to our home. There have been, problems and complaints of illegal use on Park *3 and Island Court for quite a few years before Rob Longstreet purchased his property on Jeanne Drive (next to Park *3). The lakefront owners who complained did not know their legal rights. After the dissenting back lot owners refused to negotiate. Mr. Longstreet and his neighbor. Erica Wood then decided to legally clarify the use per restrictions and plat lan­ guage by the original plat developers, to avoid even more problems for all concerned. When we were subsequently counter-sued by some back lol plat owners in an attempt to amend and rededicate the entire plat (mean­ ing all parks), to legalize their on going ille­ gal use (which would in effect take away our privacy, devalue our lake front property with a lengthy dock and four or more boats docked on each site, making a marina-like atmos­ phere). six of our lake from neighbor decid­ ed to hire an attorney, along with Mr. Longstreet and Ms. Wood, to stop this process. There has been a lot of incorrect informa­ tion through hearsay and newspaper articles. Many people believe that ours and Mr. Longstreet's objective was to take over the parks for our own use. but that is not true. We have maintained the park beside our home for the 35 yean we have lived here for the sake of aesthetics and for the use and convenience of back lot owners, as have the other lakefront owners with the parks adjacent lo their prop­ erties. The only thing our six lakefront neighbors and Mr. Longstreet ever wanted was for the original restrictions oo the plat to be honored, which was dedicated in 1957 by the original plat developers. They read the same for all parks and Island Court - to be used only for Ingress and egress to and from the shore of Algonquin Lake; residents owning back lots lakeshore and swim. There is no mention in this Dedication of docks or permanent moor­ ing of boats. New residents have moved in to back lots and illegally built docks and moored boats, which was never their right to do. This start­ ed the wrongful uae. and if left unchecked, would result in 'marina-type* docks that vio­ late both Rutland Township and Michigan State laws. When purchasing any property, the buyers should personally check out the existing restrictions and any information pertaining to such property. In the past, the original lake­ front owners of homes oo the adjoining Parks *3 and Island Court, although not happy with easement violations, did net have the knowl­ edge to take appropriate steps to solve this problem: therefore, it has been slowly getting worse, as the properties oo back lots were sold and built on. There are still several vacant lots to be sold, meaning more new homes, which would undoubtedly make the violations increase more and more over the next several years. The judge in this case has now declared that: (I) only two back lot residents are to receive prescriptive rights (proving 15 years continuous illegal use) to Park *3; that is, one resident to have a dock and one boat and the other resident to use the dock and have a boat for only two months of the season, and (2) one resident using Island Court is to receive prescriptive rights for one dock aad one boat Further, all plat owners/residents are still allowed to walk down the easement to the lake to swim, which is the same use that was allowed in the original documented plat restrictions of 1957. Remaining back lot own­ ers will no longer be able to tell new pur­ chasers that they have the right to install a dock and permanently moor boats. Everyone should consider the ramifications of being the 'good guy’ in letting someone such as a friend or a neighbor use property. Without looking intn a property's legal use. violation, if escalated to IS years, could pres­ ent a serious problem such as this. Audrey Deming. Lakefront Riparian Defendants, Algonquin Lake Estates St ' may use the easement to walk down to the Write Us A Letter here are the rules; The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Al that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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Hastings and Barry County are lucky to have a newspaper that cares enough to speak out oo topical issues and is not afraid to take a stand based on what is right rasher than what may be politically correct Joo Gambee, Hastings “A Strange Sort of Prayer” Well, God here we are. You up there. Me down here, with a burning sun, a mess of insects, too much ocean, and other buddies just as lonely as me. Oh, God, how nice It must be back home, with Germany licked, and the folks hum­ ming, and some of the boys an finished with the fighting. But I guess that wasn't meant for me. was it? And tomorrow and tomorrow 111 still be dodging bullets, still feeling lost in the middle of the night. Well, no hard feelings. 11 go wherever You say, and do whatever You want me to. For You know what’3 best tor me. But say. will You still be with the people back home, stN give them the strength to keep bearing down, as they've been doing? Then they'll still send su their blood, stHI stay on the job, still keep makingthe stuff we need. You see, God. I’d fike to get home, loo. Soldier’s Prayers: Then and Now To the editor: The following newspaper clipping was sent to my busband while be was in the service in 1945. It was printed in a newspaper printed for General Electric employees in Fort Wayne. Ind., May 1945. u is called "A Strange Sort of Prayer." I feel that there must be thousands of dif­ ferent sorts of prayers by our service men in every war. Not strange, but personal prayers, asking for the same results. We, who are safe at home, must pray our personal prayers also for die same results - then and now. Virginia Alles. Middleville -I - i. Know Your Legislators: U.S. 5aniti Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional represen­ tative. U.S. ConQfWM Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3631, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Bui'ding, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cd: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbkkbotz@8enat8.nMchi9an.9ov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. , What about pick of Edwards? Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has selected John Edwards as his running mate. Do you think this is a good choice? Why? J-Ad Graphics’ help appreciated To the editor: The Barry County Farmland Preservation Board is grateful to J-Ad Graphics and Fred Jacobs for assistance in surveying county res­ idents about land use issues including open­ space and farmland preservation. Being able to use the Reminder as a tool for reaching the majority of county residents has been very beneficial. Surveys continue to come in and will lend valuable information to the board as they develop plans for imple­ menting the ordinance adopted by the Barry County Board of Commissioners in December of 2002. The commitment displayed by J-Ad Graphics when mirrored by others in the community will ensure that citizens of Barty County make the best decisions as we move forward in our attempts to find common ground on land use issues, such as convenient housing, walkable neighborhood communi­ ties, preserving working forms, protecting wildlife and natural resource areas, and avoiding poorly planned growth. We believe they will in time be addressed. A reminder to drone who may not have responded to the survey: Find that June 22 edition of the RegpndeA and send in your response. It will make a difference! Tom Guthrie. Secretary, Farmland Preservation Board, Delton Camp Algonquin celebrates the 4th Tb the editor: I appreciate everyone who braved the weather and joined in on the YMCA's first ever Fourth of July celebration at Camp Algonquin. AU the proceeds of this benefit event will help send kids, who otherwise couldn't afford it to camp this summer, as well as help them participate in Y programs all year long. People really enjoyed themselves, aad many commented oo what a good idea this was. I also want to apologize for the exatfosiao to those who did not see our advertisement of this event and came out planning to wench the fireworks at the Y-camp. We appreciase those who chose to stay. Their contributions will help get kids to camp. In these difficult finan­ cial times the need is greater than ever. Peggy Peurach, YMCA Board Member iteitattasB Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 AdMadto HaatingB Banner, Inc. A DMsiori of J-Ad Gra phics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 «amtti Jeivus rroomc J ■coon Prondart \Aca Steven Jacoba 8eo«l>yrroMMrof 'NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (EdBor) EHno GM (AsaManr Edta) Helen Mudry Sandra PunMOo Patrioa Johns Q-^e Qsrosvamr dull DfWTWf WwOO VY8SW01 Cathy Ruator hdm Ruth Zachary Dr. David Mansky, Whitehall: “! think it was a good choice for Kerry, but even this choice wouldn't get me to vote for the Democratic ticket.” Koorosh Vatadari, Grand Rapids: “I definitely think that this is a good choice. Edwards is energetic and knowledgeable. This will give people who want to vote agains Bush a real choice.” Angela Hilbert, Hastings: Eric Lawrence, Hastings: Stephany Schild. Hastings: Elmer Winey, Hastings: “Yes this is a good choice. He is younger and “Yes this was a good choice. It makes the Democratic ticket more balanced.” “1 think this was a good choice because I was interested in Edwards when he was running for president himself. 1 think he definitely adds to the “Yes. this was a good choice because he has a lot of ‘get up and go.* He will make the contest exciting." may attract younger peo­ ple to the campaign.” ticket.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMbd toi anpM MoMw RMw too BJTL ID 530 pjn, Saturday* 830 im. to Noon Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBuarga Jonathan Jacota atirrtoOiaRtoii B5 par year to Bwry Carty S27 per yoor to adoHng countM S29 par jw otoMftoro POSTMASTER Sand addraw cftanpM to: RO. Boa B Maaanj)*. Ml 400660602 Second Ctoaa Poataga Paid M HaNtoQB. Ml 40068 �L’ETT ER'S Say ‘yes' to renewal, but ‘no’ to tax increase Two ndlage requests wifi be included on the Aug. 3 primary The prepared food in the Meals oo Wheels program still election ballot, one for a renewal for emergency 911 services comes ten outside the county, not from the kitchen in this fine and one for an increase of another quarter of a mill (from 0.25 new facility. There ia lack of evidence that the senior center is to 0J mill) for the Commiaaion on Aging. I recommend approval of the 911 renewal millage, but 1 urge really serving assy more people than in bygone days. voters io turn down the request from the COA and suggest that closing in on retirement age are well taken, but I don't envision agency come back to the voters Nov. 2 for a renewal of its future senior citizens flocking to senior centers. Because they current quarter-mill levy. * strongly believe all government services that have been are the healthiest seniors in history, it seems more win remain independent in their own homes for a longer time and active in public life. Hus, I don't see our local COA offering new and particularly in an sge when revenue is sorely needed for so exciting programs for today's active seniors. The nature of older many things in Michigan. Renewals all should be seriously Americans will change from bow they have been characterized considered for approval in order to keep wins we have. by conventional wisdom of the past It is very difficult these days to ask local taxpayers for a quarter of a min and an additional 0.25, for a total of 0JO. increaae for much of anything. The biggest issues Michigan This begs the question, why is more money needed? taxpayers face are a atato wide financial crisis and continued loss of jobs. These problems lead to troubles in education, in COA Director Thmay Peamngton has tried to explain it the families, in the criminal justice system, and the list goes on. best she can, but I' m not convinced an increase ia warranted. Wten should not forget bow the COA was able to move into Everyone, it seems, is pleading poverty and needs money, so its new building at the corner of North Broadway and West Woodlawn a year ago, courtesy of taxpayers' dollars without now we have to prioritize bow this public money should be of spr.il Esriier this year our Board of Commissioners voted lo levy Cnimieiionfri decided unilaterally to use a special delinquent the maximum millage under state guidelines, which brought in tax ted to move the COA and buy and renovate the old Peace almost one million dollars in additional money to the county. The COA and other agencies should be looking to the county taxpayers' approval The Barry County Board Cimmity Church and property to house the COA and a new for any additional funding they need, so we don't have to go Barry-Eaton District Department facility. the old COA beadquarters on North Michigan Avenue were back to local taxpayers and ask for even more money. It just doesn’t seem the COA, with its nice new building and Tb be sure, this was not the COA’s fault. Ard I concede that inadequate and unacceptable. The COA deserved a new home, essentially the same programs as before, should be asking for but the arrogance shown by the board's lack of attention to more money. Just as so many are being asked to live within public input left me cold. their means, so must we ask of the COA. So now the COA has new and improved facilities, aad it says it needs more money to fund its operations I haven't seen to renewals. Therefore, I urge the COA to come back with a compelling information that the agency is doing more than quarter-mill request for Nov. 2, and I urge its passage. My recommendation is to say no to tax increases and say yes FIzE TT E R Non-lakefront residents were outwitted lb the editor: I live out of state, but my husband and I reccntH nad the pleasure of spending our .a - -e - -* '-t meals aad help with jobs that they no longer can do on •hew own. Because of the genuine love ard concern of the care gi"to and peo­ ple delivering the Meals on Wheels far the rideriy hr our rnmauwrl), there peapie are able to stay in their own homes. And kth face it, bat that whet we all want far oar loved ones and for ourselves when lhe time cornea? 1 feel that the people who work a*e COA faw rt- -F-r-a— ~|V- d-Tn- t- It— -=-)( rr ly love and care far the scorer ckiaeaa ■ oar Yes! I do work far the Barry County COA and lam very proud to be a part of one of the moat loving aad caring orgamzariana avadabie to our aeaior ritirr to hitherrear of rey job that 1 am voting "yea" far Be ariBage in August? No! I am voting "yea." barren I believe in the prognre and ia ia value to our — Fred Jacoba, vice praMent, J-Ad Graphics before it got its new home. are lb the editor: If you are like me, you looked al the bot­ tom of this letter first lo see who wrote k. Upon doing so, I am sure many of you responded with, 'Sure, she is going to vole for the millage. She works for the COA.* Let me assure yon. that has nothing to do with my reason for supporting the Barry County millage. Yes. I do work for the COA, and so maybe that helps me to see the benefits of the mill­ age a little more dearly than acme others do. As the supervisor of the Woodland she, I see how important it is to there people to have a place to come to three drees a week to enjoy a meal (three meal* a week they dent have to eat alone) and the compacionahip of others in their community I have had the privilege of seeing new friendships build and grow within the people of my .site. They really case about each other and miss each other when for one reaeon or awake r someone is gone for more than two days. We have esnertammenl informational speakers, trivia games (to help keep the arind alert) aad once a moaah, acme ladies come to our site to take blood pressure. Even with all at this, I feel the rnmpreioaship of others, sharing stories (aad, fanny* but mostly very entertaining), is what keeps there people coming bock* I know several people in the Barry Coarej area who are receiving the in-home case. Ms. Femungton's cootenricns America's baby boomers are approved by the electorale in the past deserve to be continued, However, the COA’s request is a combination of a renewal of Why I am voting for the COA millage * -a. S _ rounn o< July wecKeno wun menos woo live oo Algonquin Lake. I noticed while driving to our friend's house all of there yellow signs reading "We Support Hat Owners, and it caught my attention, so 1 inquired about It After hear­ ing the story and finding out the facts, I imply can't resist isunmemiiig First of all, kudos to Rob Longstreet for sticking his neck out on the line far the good of the lakefront property owners. Second, to the people who don't have lake­ front property, they are getting overly upset about losing something they never had in the first place. They dent own lakefront property and never have, and you never will. So in many people's eyes, it was very gra­ cious of Mr. Loogaireet to even offer them anything Now. 1 know the people who are fighting this think they have a bunch of allies on their side. The troth, according to my friends who ere lakefront owners, they don't! And I have to say I find there people very humorous and frankly dense. Do they realize I nugstrert is a plot owner? So when they put up there signs, basical­ ly they are saying 'We Support Rob Longstreet." Another point 1 find humorous is that Mr. Longstreet offered them an opportunity to keep a dock and a boat on property which doesn't belong to them, but they decided so fight it and spend a lot of money for an attorney doing so, as well as newspaper ads, and all they ended up with is exactly what Mr. Longstreet offered in the beginning! Does anyone see the lack of intelligence in that? So, in a nutshell I'm sorry to sell all of the non-lakefront property owners, but drey got outwitted and outplayed and don't even realize it! Oh, and if I need a good attorney in the future, which dearly Mr. Longstreet is, I will be sure and call him. Carol Wilson, Warsaw, New York CITY OF HASTINGS No triple taxation on mobile homes Tb the editor: Thu is written hoping you will correct your editorial in the June 17 Banner. You claimed the mobile home owners in a mobile home park would pay what you called an "indirect tax" on their mobile home. This is not correct. You, as a taxpayer, pay tax o.: your land, the in-ground improvemenu to your prop­ erty such as sewer, wader said electric serv­ ice, plus the tense aid other building improvttiMiUs '/on awn. The mobile home, park owner jure pays taxes on the land and the improvements vu*h as sewer, waler, electric, cable aad other in-ground intprt—snenta, but not on the mobile home or other related buildings. The legislation being debased in Lansing b to tax the mobile home owners in the pork for just the mobile home and other rebded buildings they own, not oo the hod NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nonce to hereby te"tadm HaaSngaZote taro WAeptawaiuM a PubtoHasten Tuesday. July 20, XOOd. a 7: pun. to dto Cay Hal Cruet Ctataa. » tai 9ta asset. HaTOnga, MkMgan. Tlw purpose dfPwPiMc Haste *• tor Pre ZoWigtaro st Appeab to tow outomento and mato a datarnUnadon on a variance request by Tracy Huver, 510 tat Stoto about. Haoangs, WoNgan (see map betas). logoi doaorpdon on said property to: CtTY OF HASTMGS Into 014.015 a 010 OrtgvU Pton at toe tags (now Cfal at Haoangs tying Sarty of Smrii lbs dfSta Steel Tbe appSoant ta requoatod a vwtonoe farm aaoaon aMagfoXt) of toe te a> Hates Oode of Otaanoo. Put I grantod. UB Mow Sw coraaute to a tones wMn dm bora yod adb a haigM (yoaaw awn tvwo toat and in ground improvements. Thu cannot be called triple taxatfon, not even double taxation, as the mobile home owner will be paying rent for the land and ia ground improvements and the tax on just the mobile home and other related buildings they own. I hope this clarifies and changes your understanding of the reason for the change being debased. Justin W. Cooley, supervisor, Castleton Township ALGONQUIN, continued from page 1 was dedicated in the ptat to he reed for ingress and egress to and from the there of adversely and fnutiaunusly for fifteen yean." For Park fl one resident “gained a pre­ Algonquin Lake only." scriptive easement to store a rowboat (or a bort of comparable size) oo the location where they have stored one for more than fif­ teen yean." In relation to Park f3 ate resident has “obtained a prescriptive easement for the mooring of one boot end the iMiineninor. of • thtee-tection dock." For Park f 3 another resident did not receive a prescriptive easement right for lounging or sunbathing, but they had was ano outlined mat me dedication aid not greet the right to install docks or perma­ nently dock boats or the right to sunbathe " It was then asked by the petitiooers to have the first ruling extend to Park #1 aad Island Court in the pbt Eveland applied the Dec. 11,2003 rating to Park fl in hb ruling Bloom, whore clients live near Park fl, said they were pleased with die position taken in the ruling in relation to Park fl. He also staaed 95 percent of their issues for Park fl were decided ia tbeir favor. The opinion was not extended to bland Court "as this dedication wording is ambigu­ ous as to the use the lot owners can make of bland Court" On the proposal to amend the plat or alter the plat dedication the Court found "no beau to revise the pbt regarding Park fl and f3." The areas of Park f2 and bland Court were different issues, "Park F2, because it does not border the lake, and bland Court because the dedication's language is not clear as to what uses the noo-riparian lot owners have." Outlined in the final opinion were several preacriptive easement decisions for various back lot owners. Through the language of the pbt residents can “ingress end egress" to Algonquin Lake to use the water and swim. However, sun­ bathing or lounging on the easements is not permitted. In the Algonquin Estates there are four areas of interest, which includes Park fl, f2, and f3, and bland Court. Prescriptive easement is outlined as. “An easement by prescription arises from the use of the servient estate openly, notoriously, There was also a decline for any modifica­ tions to Mt n. On the final issue in the opinion Eveland denied the request for “injunctive relief." Hu opinion states, "Again the coot urges all par­ ties to respect the rights of their neighbors. Obviously, if they do not. the count can aad win grant protective relief." "obuinfed) a prescriptive easement to moor one brut on a three-section dock for two months of the summer." Concerning bland Court one resident baa “a preacriptive easement right in keeping a dock and mooring a small boat on bland Court." For bland Court the ruling outlines, “Certainly reasonable uses include the rights to use the property to go to and from the lake, to lounge, to picnic and to walk the land and enjoy its natural beauty. The placement of a dock and mooring of boats can also be 2ta-7924M6a Fax: it does not vioble any state or local laws, rules or regulations." Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company DCTBEST HATT raooucT PUBLIC NOTICE accomplished by agreement of the lot owners, provided that their ore conforms to the requirements of county, township and state laws." In the area of modification of the pbt in relation to bland Court the ruling “found no basis to amend the pbt further." 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July 5. 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Ari Salisbury officiating. bnmneot was in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charioae. father information available at Richard Hice DELTON - Richard Hice, age 35. of Delton, passed away July 2,2004. Richard was bom Aug. 19, 1948 in Kalamazoo, the too of George and Penis “Peggy” (Lukins) Hice. He was a veteran serving his country in the U .S Air Force. Richard was a registered nurse and was a former employee of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. He loved fishing, camping, golf, traveling, furniture making and baseball. He is survived by is wife Rhea (McConachie); sons. Zachary and Heater, his father. George Hice; brothers, Randy (Erin) Hice and Ronald (Jody) Hice; father and mother-in-law. Merrill aad Lola McConachie; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted Friday. July 9, 2004 at 1 pm. at fat Custer National Cemetery (please meet at the cortege assembly area at 12:50 pm.). Memorial contributions to the American Liver Foundation. Arrangements were made byWilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Worship Together... MIDDLEVILLE - Alda (L.D.) John Windrl, age 76, of Middleville, passed away oo July 3, 2004 al his tame, surrounded by his loving fam­ ily, after a courageous bank with cancer. He was preceded ia death by bis parents. Clyde ata Florence WmdteL He will be sadly ...al the church ofyour choice * Weekly schedules • of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HOPE UNITED METHODISi CHURCH M-37 Sooth at M-79. Rev. Rictari Moore, Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scoa. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church wtbsar www. bopmaxorg Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Charch Secretary. Deitata Bemctt. Office boon. WcdJThm.. 9 lx to 1 JMX Sunday Merging: 930x*. Sunday School. 10:45 lx Mating Wbntap. Sunday. 6-8 pjx Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening aervice 6 pxxSooabine PreSchool (egaa 3A4). Tuesday. Thresdey from 9-11:30 aux. 12-230 pjx tadanday 64 pm.Ptaaeer Club (Or K-5) (eveamg meal at 6 pun.). Wednesday M pa k Hgb You* (Gr 6. 7 KI). Wednesday. 7 pux Prayer Mnatiag. (data care provid­ ed) FAMILY CHURCH ST. BOSK HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD SAINTS ANDREW A afi *tx tonta? 10:43 ANGLICAN CHURCH 2413 McCaaa Rd. (Irviag). Rl Rev. Holy 1140 No two aad Holy Dey aervice times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 90­ 9327. Vuit oar website at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH PMor Ryaa White, Yuaft. 930 mb. WOODLAND UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 3674061. Reverend Mary SchippcnDeManrer Sunday School 9:15 lbl •Worship 10 sjl misled by his loving wife of 35 yean. Virginia (Maynard) WtacheL Alao, his children. Kam (Bill) Wheeler of Rockfort. Sharon (Joe) LeMaire of Wyoming. Larry Wincbel (Amy ata children* of Hastings. Nancy Winchel (Marc Nelms) of Itatas; grandchildren. Sheila Wheeler. Macy (Jack) Moore, John Hencock. Tammy (Aau) White. Sean (Wetay) Wheeler. Corey Hencock. Ryan (Kim) Wincbel. Sbana (Witao) Wheeler, Restate (Dusty) Bunts ata Jenrtiter Wheeler-Ingram; 16 great-grandchildren and ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NrebviBe. Rev. Al Rasaefl. Psaaoe. A ■Won of Sl Raae Otafc Chtoch. Hiriagr Maas Sanday at 930 lx GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Detaon. Delton Raoaare Bnildtag. Pautor Jaroaa McKaivty (2630 6234S57. Sunday Service *.030x40.-0000. brother, Howard (Janet) Winchel of Hesperia; sisan, Donna Moore ata Chatie of Lakeview. Vugtaa (Ed) Galvin of Mecosta; sister-in-law, HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301E. Stare Rd. (Corner of Rare Rd. aad Bobwood St aouaa Boat Ha’s MarhatX. Senior Paaaor Drotai GraybiB. YouAFMtor. BriroTbed, Pastor tf rnaaitag A^tbadna. Doa Brail Phons 2694454121. Nursery availsbie for all aervicex Wontap Services 830 rod 1140 xm. Sunday School far sfl ages 1040 la Adah etecthaa Jana Janice Winchel of Spana; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins snd his many wonderful friends. Family would like m especially thank Hospice Mating Nunes of Grata Rapids for their loring attivftvf Friends ata relatives may meet with the fami­ ly on July 9. 2004 from 2 io 4 pm. sta 7 to 9 pm. a RothGent Funeral Home, Lowell. A memorial service w91 be heM Saturday, July 10.2004 a 1 pm. a RothGeral Funesal Home. LoweO. Atrevtaes. PMtor Dro BtW leadtag: aad Sir Mgtay Maasagan < God. fiaa Dkttaaon taadtag. fat Chriat (3 A 4 yaa^ A (Maas Are 3A grade) dartag As 1140 Wontap Service only. Qnixaars 830 xax and SenMy Fvrereg Service 640 pre. ThanMy. 930-11 are. Scaior Adak Coflee Hoax MareAsa BAA SeM (SnaG—a 2004) Ang. 2-6. 9 are-renx AO Chareh Aaic.Aag.7A. 530 pre Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst faenl Home of LmreX 616897-7101. Clarensx Bromby DELTON - Clarence Bromley, age 76. of Detao pasaed away July 2. 2004. Mz Bromley was born in Kalamazoo County, on Aug. 3. 1927, the son of Edward ata Francis 640 pjx. Evomg Service; 740 (616) MS-3014. TM lev. Ft taaily NigM 630 pim.. Aram. St and Jr. High Youth. Payer ad BMe MOPS. church or the xx Monfag Wontop Sovio; 640 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Qatar CMt , I «L Soot. Ptotor Brasi SoMmx Ffetor Robert Nonra. Ptam 621-5543. Stnfey Sctaoi« 94S ml: Wtaip 1LOO lx; EvMtag Service al 640 pxt; Wrinatag taper BAta 740 pj>. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 WnL Pfetor Km Veagta. (616) 94M3W. Smfey Wontap 10 xm-11 xm; P.O. B<n 63, Haatinfx COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST church 9273 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowliagtaae 616-7214077. Putor Dimm Donee Morrboa. Service Times: Ifantap Service 9:45 bjl; Sunday Sctaad 11:15 lx Nenery provided. Jaatar ctaarb. Youth groap. Ttandey* aeatar meals 12-aooa. Sroatta) aigtaa - Pntoe Services 730 pm For am tafanaetioa cell lhe church office. 4M7 Costa Grove Rd. Paator Robane Sfedfcr. Wtairrttar arriii Ide aad demur. Saadey School 930; Ctaatta Service 1030 ia Ladies Bible Stadies, GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1930 E. M-79 Highway. Naahvifie. Ml 49073. Pastor Duo Roecoe, (517) 852-9228. Montag Cdebndon 10 ABUNDANT LIFE Maple Lref Greage. Hwy. M46 nata rfAnjria BA, NaMklfldL 48873. ta. tatae A Wwtap IOJ0 lx, 640 a 1-517452-106. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRKT 541 N. Michigan Avx, Hashes. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtatotan David Raper. Serving the Needs of Oar Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Plenee jota = Swaday: Bibie dass 1040 xm.; Wbntap 1140 xm.. 640 pm. W^iafej BMe dm 740 pjn.. Oarers hr al agrx FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 303 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 xm. Sunday School for all at 9:45 lol Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. (VeenHoure) Bromley. He fanned on the family farm for many yean, ata also haded milk from the fams to the dairy. He enjoyed wadting the deer oo his property. He is survived by sons Chris Bromley of Wayland. Garry Bromley of Dowling. Bara Bromley ata Keith (Tina) Bromley of Detan; brothers. Brace (Julie) Bromley and Ariota (Margaret) Bromley; a sister, Bonme Hatton; 10 grandchildren ata several nieces ata nephews. Funeral aervicea were held Wednesday. July 7. 2004 a Hickory Centers BUe Church. Paaaor Jeff Worten officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial comribotioas to Hickory Comas BMe Church win be appreciated. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hretiags. Atone 269445-9414 Michael Antox PasatK Friday. My 9 - 630-1040 pre. Rock Groap. Satorday. Ady 10 - 940 xm. Highway OeanJJp; 840 pre. Naroulia Aaaayenax Sunday. My 11 - 840 a 1040 are. Holy Coaronreiox Monday, Jaiy 12 - 630 pre. Sofibal. Tbaadey. My 13 - 740 pre. Overeaten Aaooyatoax Wedaeaday. My 14 740 pre. Holy Cfin ■mina; 740 pre Stcwanhtap OoretBiaee. HASTINGS FIRST UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Gnaa SM.Haadagx Ml 49058. (2694434574) tat (269) 945-1961. Office hoare an MoadeyThreadey 940 xm.-Noca and 140­ 340 pre. taday 940 xre-Noox Sunday moratng worship hoars: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Coctemporwy Service, 9:30 Refreshmeats. 1030 TMdkioaal Wbntap Service. in 1929. On June 7. 1930 in KendaU.Mich church. She is survived by c son and a dmtghierHnlaw Dean ata Maurioe Williams of Dehon; a grandson, Diamr (Brian) Lambert at Grata Rapids; great grandchildren, Chrisiopber ata Alliaon Williams. Danielle, Steven, and Timothy Lambert Funeral aervicea for Mrs. Williams were conducted Wednesday. July 7.2004, at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton, Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Intetment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund will be apprecintta. Arrangements were mnde by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Richard Eta MaiviBe Sc, v 78, at Hastings, died Thnrsdey. July 1.20M ■ Hatting! Tendercate. He arm bora March 23,1926 in CadUnc, fee son of Guy ata Vtotet (Moose) MriviBeHe graduated from Cadillac High School in 1944. Richard married Mtaon Jetata March 17, 1945. He aerved in the Untied Szatea Army from lanuary 1945m June of 1946 He moved to Heslinga in I960 where he owned ata operated Royal Ckanen for more thre25ye«s. Richart waa a life member of the Dehon VFW Poat 422 ata the Hickory Coram American Legkm, he enjoyed going mhb cabin in Kalkaska, wotking on tta repairing TV's ata radios. He eapeoaOy epjoyed helping Me cHdren ata gratachildren ata their many projects. He was preceded in death by hispareata,**to Shirley and brother Howart. Surviving are ba wife of 59 yean, Marion Maivilk; daughter, Bev (Lany) Jordan, Richart It (Jackk) Maivilk, Do^taa (Kataa) MaMte. all of Heatings; seven gratachihfren; four great jTMhirhilAwt; tCVCt*! niCCCt Md BCphCWL Memorials can be made to Defaou VFW tat 422. Funeral aervicea were held Samrtey, July 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Ginbnchfawta fare ■ Hastings. Rev. Grey Newton officirereg and burial was re Haalingt Towmhip Ciaiv tray Airangemeats by Ginbach Areeral Home in rixsungs. ■ M. taaclln Potter LAKE ODESSA- M. Lndk PoOtr, ^e 75,of Lake Odessa paaaed away Tbuaday moraiag. July 1.2004. She waa tan Myrtie Look on Oo. 12,1928 in Wraflata to John ata Stella (Sandy) Shira. She waa married to Cbaries Purer ata feey farmed ■ Lake Odeaaa for 29 yean. fa passion in life ww loving people. She showed this love by visiting, r aring, ata cock­ ing for ba family ata friends. Look is survived by her children. Oreks Douglas (Pat)Poow. Maty Lou Feaniarton, ata Tbomre Lee (Nyla) tanr. gtredctairbrai, Charik ata Mmdy fakr. Tommy ata TUran Orenburg (Kalinowski). Amy llrmiiy.ApriR Hohn, Aritare; Aaron. Asa. ata Arete farar, 14 great gratachadren; broths. Rkhart (Ruby) Stairs: rias-Maw. Naomi Stain; many aiecea, nepnews, mu ouki reuuvei ma meuax. LreBe was preceded ■ date by her loving husband Richard L tafer; premia, grata­ daughter. Faith Potter, ata sisrer-in-law, Kathrire Stars. The funeral aervice was held Tuesday, July 6 re the Koops Funeral Owpel Burial took place im —-• *• —-_»-u ra-.a, in — woouima Mcmonxi rm. In hxbng memory of Mnzic L. Ritchie JnmuiryZ7. 1966 to July 11, 8008 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. TIuah<i. Mich. 49058 (269)945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jrf Gamsox Protor. Sunday Services 940 are. Traditional Wnbp, 10:45 are. Couteaponry Warship. The 940 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 123). Nrossry cam to provided for boA aervicex Mly 12 638 prefect tar rolMon . dtatag roaax Next wwstatatr daadtaa to AapMll. Glonn Frandt Cota 7M, pear I hare epmt wUhoul you Wmjmt long and painfid daya No one to than the early houn Ae wr did, when ne eoald not eleep. TaUdny about our hopee and dream. And the ehoUenpeu we would meet. No one to nutke me twirl around In a drum that I Juel made. With that teaetng tuVnldr tn your eyee And your amlle. I pray, won't firde. You left me your beaulifid daughter Tb hold onto for a while. Tb fin my heart with tore again Junt to me you tn her emUe. 1 tril myeelf that you mill ore And are with uo emry day. Bui Uw guilt I feel oeerwhelma me That I am here, and you could not atop I do not know how lo km thia life Ao I nam been finred to do. Thio road 1 did not choom. Thio bfe that io without you. is provided by The Hastings Banner, Ae churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 1 will try lo pom your lore along. Your Joy and loot fire Ufe. I pray that you will help nW. And that I irtll per ll right. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Our Lord look you to keep you oafe And lo gire you peace at loot. I thank Mm for hie lacing care And my memories of the pant. BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Mschigan I sta married Roger Williams ata be preceded tar in death oo May 5.1990. Mn. Williams worked past time at Boulter's Grocery Store and Campbell Grocery Store. She waa a very active member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Dehon where she was a charier member of the Mar-O-Nots Sunday School clasa, past president ata long lime member of the United Methodist Women, sang in the church choir, was Sunday School Superintendent ata teacher for many yean. Mrs. Williams would decotale the altar each Sunday. Along with her husband she spent many hours remodeling ata potting the lata tawed beams in the church. She enjoyed flowers ata gardening, she loved painting, playing golf, cards, bcwling, fishing, deer hunting ata following the Detroit Tigers baseball team. Mis. Williams enjoyed family gathering and cooking. She waa a dedicried wife, mother, and daughter as she was a caregiver for tar parenta ata tar husband draing their final years. She was a friend to all ata always htaaKnik. Mrs. Williams loved her Lord ata her Arrangements were made by Williams-Goses Funeral Home, Dehon. TAir information on worship service SAND RIDGE BANK DELTON ■ Llfal Marie Williams, of Delton, passed away July 4, 2004 in Hastings. Mn. Williams was born May 2, 1911 in Delton the daughter of Marshall ata Frances (Doster) Norwood. She graduated from Hastings High School 1 NORFOLK. VA -Glean Francis Cota. PM.. 53. of the 7600 block at Bridgetie Lane died Friday. July 3. 2004 in a local hosprud He was a relive of Haatinga. ML Dr. Cota was a Biological Oceanograpter with an emphasis on polar reaeach workiug al the Cents for Coastal Physical Oceanography tnrougn tne uw ixxnuuoo utnvemty Kesearcn Foundation for the past 9 yean. burv tvors include nts devoted wne, Nancy tx Cota; ata his adored children. Ashky fanie Cora of Norfolk. Ryan Matthew Cota of Norfolk, ata Michael SmaUigan ata tas wife, Melissa at Lar-ving, Ml; his moths. Edna Wurm Cou; his father, Gorton W. Cots both of Bank Creek. Ml; two ststers, Sandra Rose of Bank Creek. Ml, and Janis Whim of RichfaL Ml; ata a broths. Jeny Cota ata his wife. Carafe of Highland. MI. Dr. Cota was a loving ata dedicated taabata ata faths He gained much pfeaaure from coaching ata being involved in Ashley ata Ryan's sporting activities, ata waa “Coach Cota" to many children in the community. A memorial funeral service was conducted on Wednesday. July 7. 2004 in The Hnt Presbyterian Church, Norfolk. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Asanriarinn or m the American Canes Society. Cox Funeral Home, Norfolk. VAis hrerdtarg arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family through www.dmvobits.com/cox. �T>« HMOngr Barrwr - ThwsOsy. M) 8. 2004 - Pag* 7 Beth LudJIe Wood O’Neil Bugerorc | lON’A - Beth Lucille Wood O'Neil Rrgrrow, age 92, of Ionia went to walk with her Lord on July 1.2004. She waa born in Lyons to George and Edna (Livingston) Wood oo Jan. 1,1912. She married William O'Neil in 1936; he preceded her in death in 1942. In June of 1943 she married Floyd Begerow. Beth taught school in loua County and worked at Ionia AC Spark Hug where she met Floyd. At the time of her retirement, she wee a psychiatric nurse at the Ionia State Hospital She enjoyed living a Christian life and was a lifetime member of the Woodbury United Brethren Church. Beth loved teaching Sunday School and being with her church family. She also enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens. She loved animals, especially her many cats, and her oompanino cat. Ginger. She is survived by her daughter. B. Kaye Rhoades; grandchildren, Robin, Kevin, end Kerry McMillen. Chris Wasserman, Larry Rhoades. Linda Suda. Dale Begerow, Teresa Smith, Kris Canon. Kim Vtaderheide, Kelly Haffner, Kann Wade; and all of their spous­ es; several gnat grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. Beth was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, William O'Neil and Floyd Begerow; parents, George and Edna; stepson. Dwight Begerow; stepdaughter. Bonnie Ferguson; aad her wonderful caring son-in-law, whom she adored. Dale Rhoades. The funeral aervice was held Tuesday, July b at the Koops Funeral Chapel Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial cadribwinns to be made to God's Kitchen of Grand Rapids. Mel Trotter Mission, or-a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Carl John Klahn SARANAC - Carl John Klahn, age 81. of Saranac, formerly of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lad July 3,2004. He was born Dec. 5.1922 in Lake Odessa the son of Howard and Cora (Velte) Klahn. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1941 He married Ftrylene Harper Aug. 19.1949 ia Lake Odessa, who preceded him in death Jan. 24, 1982. He went on to many Maty Smith April 20,1986 in Ionia. He was a member of Berlin Center Church. Saranac Lions Club. 50 year Grange member and past member of Fhnn Bureau. Carl loved his woodworking and craft shows. He is survived by his wife Mary Klahn of Saranac; son Roger and Jo Ann Klahn of L—Wtf' itiifgfmirv. Shirley and Charles Courtney of Lake Odessa, and Janice Heyboer of Lansing; special daughter, Libby Jean of Lapsing; stepson, Calvin Smith of fonia; stepdaughter. Diane Adams of Ionia; sista, Ruth Mary Foose of Indian River, half star. Buelah McLeod of California; special aunt Geraldine Klahn of Hastings; nine granfT.ni wren mu eight stepgranocniMiren. Funeral aervicea will be held Friday 11 am at Berlin Censer Church with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Interment lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8:30 pm at the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Anyone wishing may make memorial con­ tributions so Berlin Cater Church. Online condolences may be made to www.lakefuner- | IMHtarn L. Porter Diane Cornelius HASTINGS - William L. Porter, age 37. of Hastings, died Sunday. July 4. 2004 at his resi­ dence. Mr. Potter was bom ooDec. 27. 1946 in Manistee, the son of Lawrence A and Lucille S. (Peterson) Poster. He served in the U.S. Air Face from March 28.1966 until his honorable discharge Dec. 19. 1969. He was married to Penny K. Succop on June 20. 1970. He has lived in the Hastings area for the pan 27 years. Mr. Porter was founder, president end owner of MAGI (Manufacturing Action Group. Inc.) of Hastings. He was a member of AP1CS and MENSA, member and president of Hastings Country Club, enjoyed playing golf, chess, the guitar and was a licensed pilot. Mr. Potter is survived by is wife. Penny, daughters, Kristina Porter of Hastings and Kathryn Porter of Hastings; parents, Lucille and Lawrence Poster of Wyoming; sisters. Susan Wierenga of Byron Censer. MaryBeth Porter of Grand Rapids. Ciady Porter of Wyoming; brother. Michael (Peggy) Porter of Wyoming; brother-in-law. Philip (Karen) Succop of Sparta and Jeffrey (Dawn) Succop of Sparta; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his brother-in­ law, Kenneth Wiereaga Services were held Wednesday. July 7. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Felber John F. Porter officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. PLAINWELL - Diane Cornelius, age 47 of Plainwell, died July 2. 2004 in an auto acci­ dent in Colorado. She was bom October 22. 1956. in Martin. Kentucky to George 4 Mabie (Ousley) Robinson. Diane grew up in the Plainwell area and attended Delton schools. She was a determined woman and made her family her life's work. Recently she began attending the Outreach for Jesus Church. On May 22. 1998 her life became complete with her marriage to the love of her life Don. Learn more about Diane, view her Life Story Film, and visit with her family on Friday from 2-4 46-8 PM at the Rupert, Durham. Marshall. 4 Gren Life Story Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, where their Life Story service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Her family includes her children: Timothy Adams of Scottsville, KY. Kimberly Adams of Portage. Angel 4 Scott Ward of Hastings. Donald C. Cornelius of Yankee Springs, and April Cornelius of Hastings; grandchildren: Dustin. Devin 4 Brooke Ward. Britney. Nicholas 4 David Cornelius, and Daisy 4 (Cresson) Freeman. Harold married Florence L Sinclair on June 30,1938. He served in the United Stales Army as a 1st Lieutenant and laser in the Reserves. Ms love said passion for music was evident throughout his life. He held vocal music teaching positions in St Johns. Ionia and Barry County Christian Schools. Harold's Christian ministry was very important to him assd consisted of many organist choir director positions, most recently at St Paul's in Grand Rapids. Harold enjoyed spending tune with family, camping, participating in musical plays, daily Bible reading and prayers and teaching music lessons. Harold was a devout Christian, loving husband, respected father, cherished grandfather, faithful friend, and caring schoolteacher. Harold was preceded by his parents. Surviving are his wife. Florence; children. Greg (Pam) Freeman of Wayland. Kemper (Barbara) Freeman of Livonia. Eric (Jeanne) Freeman of Jenison. Aaron (Shelly) Freeman of Lake Odessa and Katherine (Bryan) Hemmingway of Hastings; 12 grandchildren. Jason, Alexandria, Elizabeth. Emilie. Holly. Bridget Benjamin. Natalie, Daniel, Nathan. Nicholas and Caleb; brother, John (Linda) Freeman of Vacaville, Calif, and mother-in­ law, Nellie Sinclair of Caro. Funeral services will be held oo Friday. July 9, 2004 at St Paul's Anglican Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Visitation 9:30 am. service 10:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Christian School Music Fund. 2999 McKeown Road, Hastings. Mich. 49058. Caswell-Gonser to wed www.lifestorynet.com. where you can read her life story, archive a favorite memory, order flowers, or make a memorial donation to Wings of Hope Hospice. Mr. end Mrs. Ray Caswell of Otsego, along with their grandson. Clayion, are pleased lo announce the engagemem of their daughla. Patricia Caswell, to Christopher Gonso. He is the son of Mr. and Mn. Larry Gonaa of Nashville. An Aug. 21. 2004 wedding is planned. Jolee Taylor Calvin 4 Olive Cornelius. After graduating from Niles High School in 1956 he joined the Marines and served his country for few yean. Over the yean he worked at several compa­ nies. including Big Top Market and waa cur­ rently the manager of operations with Jangula Cleaning. On May 22, 1998 his life became complete with his marriage to his beloved wife Diane. Learn more about Don. view his Life Story Him. and visit with his family on Friday from 2-4 46-8 PM at the Rupert. Durham. Marshall 4 Gren Life Story Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel where their Life Story service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. with Military Honors by VFW Post 43030. His tatty includes his children: Angel 4 Scott Ward of Hastings. Donald C. Cornelius of Yankee Springs. April Cornelius of Hastings, Timothy Adams of Scottsville, KY. and Kimberly Adams of Portage: grandchildren: Dustin, Devin 4 Brooke Ward. Britney. Nicholas 4 David Cornelius, and Daisy 4 Casandra Adams; and siblings: Jim Smith of NV. Darlene Taylor of TX. Jackie 4 Glen Rex of FL, and Jerry 4 Virginia Cornelius of FL. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane, his parents, and brother Bill Richards. Please visit Doo's memory page at www.litestorynet.com, where you can read bis life story, archive a favorite memory, order flowers, or make a memorial donation lo the Wings of Hope Hospice. Nancy Louise Elston SALEM - Nancy Louise Elston died June HASTINGS - Harold G. Freeman, age 69. of Heatings, died Tuesday, July 6,2004 at his home. Harold was born on April 6, 1935 in Cnlthraarr. the son of Maurice and Kathryn Halladay-Giddings plan to many Donald Cornelius PLAINWELL - Donald Cornelius, sge 65 of Plainwell died July 2,2004 in an auto accident in Colorado. He was bom March 28.1939 in Niks. MI. to akonesxan. Harold G. Freeman Casandra Adams; and siblings: Philip 4 Mollie Robinson. Bill 4 Mary Robinson. Roberta 4 OD. Sites, twin brother Paul Robinson and Debbie Sweeting, and Betty Robinson 4 Bill Oliverio all of Plainwell and Velva 4 William Huff at Marti.-. She was preceded in death by her husband Don. her parents and siblings: Russell Wade. Maude. Shirley. Grover, 4 David Robinson, and Thelma Ketchum. Please visit Diane's memory page at 26.2004. Nancy was born in Battle Creek, to Cecil Frederick and Mildred Belle (Kinne) Ronk of May 31, 1943. Nan married Leo Lawrence Elston. Jr. in 1963. They then moved to Bellevue, while raising their daughters, Cheryl Ann. Valerie Ann. and Peggy Joann. After Leo divorced Nan in 1977 in California, Nau supported her daughters by becoming a security officer at John Wayne Airport in Orange, Calif. Nan. in fact, met John Wayne himself and many other movie stars. She also worked at Remex Corporation and McDonald's in WASHINGTON- Jolee Thylor. age 63, of Sequim. Washington, also known as Shirley Jean Shepherd-Toman formerly of Nashville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday. June 29. 2004 at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sequim. After n long and coura­ geous battle against cancer. Jolee was born Jan. 5, 1941 to EJ. 4 Beatrice (Roaellen) Shepherd ia Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sailing, hiking, fishing, crabbing, church activities, friends and her love of the ocean. Her com­ panions fa many yean were ba cat Buddy­ Bud and ha dog Kiya, which she enjoyed Sequim, Washington. Preceding ha in death was ha parents. She is survived by ha daughter, Cathy (Henry) Felder of Nashville; sons. David Toman of Sequim, Wa. George (Cheryl) Toman of Beaufort, S£4 grandson, Paul Felder of Nashville, Hunter and Colt Toman of Sequim. Wa; granddaughters. Angela (Edgar) Biergeder of Battle Creek. Anita (Jonathan) Sims of Beaufort S.C., Bethany and Stephanie Toman of Beaufort S.C.. Rel Toman of Sequim, Wa; three great grand­ children, Emily. Allison. Darrin; a brother, Donald (Rose) Shepherd of Missouri rat several nieces. Family and friends in Nashville, Battle Creek. South Carolina and Sequim will sadly miss ha. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 1916 Sequim, Wa 98382 a Eaton 4 Barry County Hospice. Bring yam film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film 87th birthday 49344. Hdp os to this special occasion at an open house oo Sunday, July 11, 2004 from 1-4 pro. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hamilton. 9247 Bivens Rd. Nashville, ML A buffet hmeh will be served. No gifts, your presence would be enjoyed. BOY, Dakota Jacob, born at Battle Creek Health Systems on June 12,2004 re 1:18 am to Jacob and Rhonda (Pennepecka) Roll of Hawings Weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 BOY, Canon James born June 7, 2004 at Metropolitan Hospital at 12:12 pm. weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 1 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud parents are Jason and Kelly Wilkins of inches long. Hastings. Izola Stamm celebrated ha 87th birthday on July 1. 2004. Cards may be sea to Izola at: 12900 Marsh Road. Shelbyville, MI wa HAPPY18* Alan Brodbeck and Tara Russell ] on SUNDAY, JULY 11, j from 3 to 5 pm. ' Zion is approximately one mile south of I Lakewood High School on Velte Road. > The event will be casual cards only, please. Johnson of Sioux Falls. SD and Peggy and Ben Mendoza of Peyton. Colo.; grandchil­ dren. Katharine Marie and Karl Galen Braaten and Samantha Ann. Margaret Katharine, and Arthur Michael Johnson; cyber buddies. Susanna. Betty, Jazz, Karen. North Gambro Health Care friends. Salem. Ore.; Nan's long-life friends and neighbors in MI. CA. WA. OR. i Happy 40^ Birthday W Larry Nicholson -j July 8„2004 Angels among us... Contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are by City View Funeral Home. Hannah Ford reaches 90th birthday Izola Stamm celebrated Zion Lutheran Church will bort an ' ICE CREAM SOCIAL to celebrate the marriage of cats. Nan and Nancy enjoyed computers, making friends, reading, gardening; Nanny enjoyed journaling; and all enjoyed cross­ word puzzles and watching Wrestle Mania. She is survived by Cheryl and Hugh Braaten of Keizer. Valerie and Morgan On Saturday, July 17. from 2 to 5. Holly Court will celebrate ha 90th birthday st ha bane, 2236 Jeanne Drive a Algonquin Lake. Same time, same place, ha daughla, Cathy Court Smyles will celebrate ha 50th. All the friends of Holly and Cathy are invited to the happy occasion. No gifts please. Kimberly graduated from high school in Wappingers Falls, New York and received ba bacbeia's degree in social work from Spring Alba University, Spring Arba. Ml and-masta’s degree in social work from Wayne Sta University, Detroit Kimberly is presently waking as a ti ranted social woka with Alzheima's patients in Riverwoods, IL Rich graduated from high school in hi Soldotna. Alaska and received his bacbeia’s degree in aviation technology from St Ootid Sta University ia St Cloud, Minnesota. Rich is an sndrtor for T-Mobile USA and travels throughout the mid-west tegtat Aa Octoha. 2004 wedding is planned in Bloanmgtrm Mfon. very deeply. She married Stephen Toman oo April 18. 1959 in California and ended in divorce. Howevix they remain friends all these yean. She worked far Carl's Supermarket. Tbornappie Madicaj Care Facility, and sever­ al years at Pennock Hospital as a Unit Secretary and Dark Room Technician, before she moved to Yuma, Arizona in June of 1991. Then she made ha new home in 1992 in Anaheim. Ca. Nan moved to Belfair. Wa., in 1990. She "relished” the viewing of the majestic Mt Rainier and the Cascades. Due to ill health. Nan moved to Keizer, Ore in 2000 to live with eldest daughter and her family until her death. Nan passed away peacefully in her sleep... Due to multiple personalities, each person­ ality developed different hobbies. Lou enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and Courts celebrate 90th and 50th birthday Mt and Mrs. Paul Halladay, of Woodland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly R. Halladay of Arlington Heights, IL to Richard D. Giddings. Jt of Rolling Meadows. IL. son of Mr. and Mrs. Wally aid Bonnie Blaylock of Bloomington. MN and Mr. and Mrs. Dick and Kathy Giddings of Shakopee, MN. Kimberly ia the granddaughter of Willis and Barters Dehon of Woodland. ■If) ‘HL IO 4V 4(> 4C 4l> 40 BIBTHDAY ERICA 9foa, Dad Jjatt. If you see this man > **xthis week, wish him a Happy 60* Birthday Love—your family gfaady �P«P» 8 - Thursday, Ju* 8, 2004 - The Hastings Banner coming and there will be a speaker on a timely topic that affects townships. The TRIAD group of the county will The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Lake Manor. Member Lori Fox will be the speaker. Her topic will be "Hooking Children on Family History." The library at the depot will be open unv! 5 p.m. after the meeting. Refreshments will be served at the manor. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Some members are busy com­ pleting their applications for First Families. The deadline for this year is Sept. 1. The monthly clinic for immunizations will be held on the fourth Wednesday of July in the basement of Central United Mctr odist Church. Clinics are held In other towns in the county on other days. Belding. Ionia and Portland are ocher sites. The Ionia County Township Officers Association will meet at the Lyons Township Hall on Prairie Street in Lyons. Some candidates for public office will be sponsor a program at Central UMC on Fourth Avenue from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday. July 20. The topic is “Swindles. Scams. Schemes." Call 527-5365 for lunch reservations. This program is being sponsored by the sheriff's department, state police, and the U. S. post office. Coming on July 29 is the annual Commission oo Aging Senser Citizens' Day at the Ionia Free Fair, starting at 9 aro. Lunch and program will follow. Call 527-5365 for lunch. A coupie of corrections: In last week’s column, the price of the new alumni book published by the freight housecommittee of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was incorrect. The correct price is $35 plus $3 for mailing. It is a topnotch book containing photos of mon classes, from 1892 to 1963. There is an alphabet­ ical Index taken from all the pictures This feature is intended to make it easy to locate any person wbo graduated. A few photos were taken when the class was in an eartier grade, thus showing some students who didn’t finished high school with their classes. A second correction is that the 1934 speak­ er at the June 26 banquet was Bill Shaw, not Robert. Mrs. Gerald (Joan) Chorley has moved from her home on Third Avenue near the village park to an apartment at Middleville, where she is nearer her fam­ ily members. Art in the park had another ideal day last Saturday. The skies were sunny for most of the day and the air was not humid. This led to a comfortable setting for vendors and patrons alike. The extended stage south of the bandshell provided more space for all the perform­ ers. Dozens of people used their folding chairs and sat in the shade to enjoy the show. Others paused on their walk through the park to see individual num­ bers. The Center Stage Dancers always draw a large audience. The dancers in their colorful costumes ranged from tiny girls in tutus to older teenagers doing acrobatic and ballet steps. One popular feature was hair streaking. At any time, one could see youngsters with red and green or blue streaks of hair done at a table with die tight equipment A few teen-age boys also sported the col­ orfol tresses. The ice cream stand bossed «in«rvumM a KjLntumm Mnh*tn 4TOUI • 14$ ."««• Experienced Leader for Prairieville Township • 45 Years Township Resident • 40 Years Business and Fanner • 42+ Years Township Government • 35 Years Barry County Farm Bureau • 10 Years State Farm Bureau Board • 20 Years MSU Advisor State/Federal • 20 Years 4-H Leader • 6 Years Director Non-Profit Organization Vote August 3, Primary Pud far by: Citizen* to Elect Tom Guthrie. Prairieville Towmhip Supervisor 7301 Milo Rd.. Dehon. Ml 49046 On August 3, 2004, put5our best player on the bench Tom EVANS Probate Judge Want a yard sign? Want a bumper sticker? Have a question? Call me at (269) 795-1179 Paid for by Tom Evans for Probate Judge. PO Box 86. Middleville, MI 49333 by the historical society seemed to be busy all day. especially about 4 pro., when it was announced that all broken lots of goodies would be sold for 25 cents each. What a rash! The Schwann's driver had his family along so his sons kept busy digging de orders from the refrigerated truck. . .Because the Michael Morse family of Richland is soon moving to Tennessee, her sister and family at Cartton Center entertained the Gariock family on Sunday with the siblings coming from Big Rapids, Woodland and Lake Odessa. Then oo Monday, the host family enter­ tained his parents from Carlton Center and the John Stassek family from Bloomingdale in midday. The A. T. Davis building at the fair­ grounds was a beehive of aetvity on Monday as five o'clock neared. Exhibitors came with their boxes and bags to retrieve the Items they had entered for competition back on Thursday. There were excellent eatries in the photography category. Youth entries included scarecrows, drawings, photogra­ phy. sewing, woodwork, baked goods, decorated cakes, bouquets of flowers by the dozens. Central Michigan University’s spring honors list includes Amy Deatsman, Kristi Eldridge, Rebecca Frizzell. Nathaniel Jarvie, Nicholas Ludema, Andrea Possehn and Andrea Thelen, all of Lake Odessa. Michigan Technological University at Houghton had on its most recent on its dean's list Amber Laas , a senior student in mechanical engineering. Ashleigh Zamonis, a 2003 graduate of Lakewood High School, Ashleigh has arrived for duty at Osan AFB in South Korea, is a postal clerk assigned to the 51st communications squadron. Her mother is Barbara Keller. Her father, Andrew, resides in Grant, Fla. The GR Press on Sunday had an obituaryfor Miss Ruth Delnay, 78, of Wyoming. She was a younger sister of the late Harry (Lois) Jelnay, wbo lived al the east end of Jordan Lake oo Maier Drive. He was retired from United Bank and Trust. She is survived by brothers David (Jeanette), Tom (Cathy) Delnay and sister-in-law Lois. Her funeral was held Tuesday at a Grandville funeral home. Her sister-in-law. Cathy, was the daughter of the late Virginia (Veitch). Doctor Perfect? Dear Annie: I am almost 50 years oid and have been married for 25 — happily. I thought. .Six months ago, 1 was in a car accident and was rushed to the hospital for surgery. The surgeon told my husband if 1 had gotten to the hospital a few min­ utes later, I would not have survived. The surgeon is a good-looking man. five years my junior. Although I have fully recovered physically. I cannot get this surgeon out of my mind. I think of him every minute of every day. I ran into him at the bank last week, and again at the post office yesterday. Each time, be approached me first to say hello and ask how I was. Is ii possible he feels the same way? I cannot remember having had a crash on anyone when I was a teenager, but I assume that’s what this is. I’m a grown woman. How do I get over this infatua­ tion? — Crashed in New York Dear Crashed: It is not unusual for patients to develop crushes on their doc­ tors or nurses. You had a traumatizing experience. He saved your life. Your overwhelming gratitude, combined with the life-threatening circumstances, has elevated him to Dr. Perfect in your mind. The fact that he is good-looking intensi­ fies the effect. Believe us. it will wear off. Meanwhile, recognize this infatuation for the temporary insanity it is. and trans­ fer some of that hero worship to the hus­ band who stood stoically by your hospital bed, worried sick. Meal money Dear Annie: My friend, "Eunice." and I each have two children, and we get together occasionally at one another's homes. The problem is that when they come to my house. I prepare a nice meal, all homemade. However, when we go to Eunice's, she orders pizza or takeout burgers, and asks me to reimburse her for half the cost I am beginning to hate having them over since it's not fair that I ahvays have to pay half at her home, but she pays nothing at mine. Fm considering giving her an invoice for all the ingredients that I use to slap together a meal. This has been festering, and I am afraid to get together with Eunice because I might blow my top when I am asked to pay for the meal when we ate guests in their home. What should I do? - Chief Cook and Bottlewasher Dear Cook: Eunice doesn't consider you a guest at her home since you come so often, and she doesn't recognize that homemade food costs money. Here are your choices: 1) Order takeout and have Eunice pay half. 2) Figure out the cost of a home-cooked meal and ask Eunice to reimburse you. 3) Visit at times that don't involve meals. 4) Tell Eunice what you told us. 5) Say nothing and fume. Pick one before the friendship bites the dust Children choice Dear Annie: I am a 32-year-old female, happily married for 11 years. Since my early teens. I have not had even the small­ est desire to bear or raise children. I don't dislike kids; I just don't want my own. I am not a nurturer. I don't even warn pets. My husband shares my opinion, and we have a wonderful relationship. My problem is with my family, friends and doctor. Why does everyone insist that I will "change my mind"? My doctor refuses to do a tubal ligation, saying I am "too young." No one would question my judgment if I had kids I couldn't afford. Fm told I should have "at least one," as if 1 could return the child for a refund later. I'm tired of the inquisition. Ifs irre­ sponsible to have a child I don't desire with every fiber of my being. Would you please back me up? — Cl-ild-ffee by Choice Dear Child-free: Consider it done. This is an intensely personal decision, and as long as you and your husband are in agreement, everyone else should butt out. Jilted for job Dear Annie: I have worked for 23 yean doing building maintenance. Three years ago, I decided it was time fora change I still have a job,»I can take my time and be selective about sending out my resume. Recently, I was called in for an interview. Since I had downloaded the application off the Internet. I redid it so it would look nice. I wanted to show my attention to detail. The interviewer was impressed that I had Iatan the time to edit the application and iadicaaed that the interview went unaahingly well. I e­ mailed the interviewer, thanking her. That waa two weeks ago. I haven't beard a word since, and the position opens up in thaee days. I think if an employer asks me to spend my time preparing a resume, dowafoadiag and filling out their application, dressing up and driving an hour to an interview, the least they could do is send me a nose saying they hired someone else. To say Tm disappointed is a huge under­ statement. What's worse. I've had four inter­ views that went the same way. Why can't a company give me five minutes and a stamp to say I didn't get the job? Even an e-mail or a phone call would have been OK. This ia so discouraging, Fm ready to give ap. Disappointed in Seattle Dear Seattle: Too many companies do not feel the need to let an applicant know he did­ n't get the job. but you are right, they absolutely should send a note indicating ta the position has been filled. It often hdpa to follow up the initial interview with a phone call four to five days later and ask if a deci­ sion has been made. It shows you are intirested and keeps you in their thoughts. Instead of stewing over it, call the inter­ viewer and ask her what happened You have nothing to lose, and you might hear some use­ fol information. Same date marriage Dear Annie: My fiance and I picked oar wedding date long before we were officially engaged (18 months ago). Everyone knew. Last month, my cousin picked the exact same day. I was surprised but have not spoken to her about it, nor will L Of course, many friends and family mem­ bers have said it was quite rude on her part to pick the same day, regardless of her earner that it was "the only day available." What is the proper protocol in this situa­ tion? Our extended farrily knows I picked the date first Should the family try so attend both, leaving one of the receptions early? I am happy for my cousin and will choose not to be upset over this, but I have to admit I am hurt. What is your opinion? - Baffled Bride-to-Be Dear Bride: Kudos to you for choosing not to be angry with your cousin. Knowing you had selected this date, she should have made every effort to find a different one. Since she didn't, however, it is up to the guests to decide how they wish to divide their time. We rec­ ommend getting those invitations out soon. Sinister sister Dear Annie: I have an older sister with whom I worked for six yean cleaning homes and churches. Last year. I found out my airier had kept part of my pay from me from work we did equally at a neighborhood church. I spoke to the pastor, and he took the matter to the board. They said they paid my sister the foil amount and it was up to her to pay me. She took $200 for the mt nth. I got $70. How fair is that? Of course, I quit working with her after we had a heated discussion. What do you think of this? - Puzzled in Missouri Dear puzzled: Batting some tort of tax dis­ crepancy. we think your sister took advantage of you. Urdess you want lo drag her into small claims court, consider it a lesson learned the hard way. Annie's Mailbox is wri:sen by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PI1CMSES188 MFINMMS Ulla NW M8T8MKClPflBL CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235___________ « I your questions to anniesmailbox9comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC �The Huang* Bmnar - ThuraMy. July (. 2004 - Pag, 9 echoing down the street from the store, as Herald was an avid ball fan. Herald was very civic minded. He served Classic’s Drugstore, Woodland, Barry County By Joyce Wdnbndit Herald Clauic purchased the Ruell Confectiooeiy note in Woodland. Michigan, in 1929. His brother-in-law, Roben Austin, and mother-in-law. Rhoda Austin, operated the Woodland store. Herald Classic had grad­ uated from Ferris State College as a pharma­ cist in 1920. but waa loo young to take the “State Boards," which were required before he could practice as a pharmacist In 1922 he wrote and passed those state boards. At first he worked for Frank Smelker in the drug store in Lake Odessa. He married Lucy Austin oo Dec. 6, 1925. while continuing to wort in Lake Odessa. In 1934 Herald and Lucy Classic moved to Woodland to the business they had purchased in 1929. They changed the confectionery store into a ptannacy. still keeping the con­ fectionery business going. Classic sold prescription medicine, patent medicine and medicine for taking care of form animals He became known for this knowledge of the illnesses of both man and Herold Classic's Drugstore beast and was often consulted along with the doctors. He ran a soda fountain which gained a rep­ utation of its special treats. He sold five cent ice cream cones and made the most delicious of all malted milks. He invented the Holly special, named for one of the locals. Classic’s dirugstore carried the school books used at the Woodland Consolidated school for many years, along with school supplies. The drugstore was the gathering place dur­ ing noon times and following games at the school. He kept an eye on the students. He and his wife Lucy, and his mother-in-law, Rhoda Austin worked many hours in the store and were mentors to many students. During baseball season the radio voice of broadcaster Ernie Harwell could be heard on the board of education for 18 years. He served as trustee on the village council and was village clerk for 39 years. He was treas­ urer of the United Methodist Church for many years. He was a charter member of the Woodland Lions Club and served as secretary of it for many years and had a perfect atten­ dance record. In 1954 Herald purc> ed a drug store in Clarksville. He worked in Clarksville and his family operated the Woodland store. The Classics had four children. Marvin. Norma Jean. Betty and Shirley. These chil­ dren. pJoug with some of his nieces and his grandchildren, all worked at the store as did several high school girls and ladies of the area. Herald died in December of 1974. Betty and her family operated the store for a num­ ber of years afterward before closing it. Classic’s Drag Store was a legend in the Woodland and surrounding areas and is still remembered with nostalgia by those who knew it. Source: Barry County History. 1985. School board cuts field to 3 in search for superintendent by Saadra Pouetto Staff Writer After the first round of interviews last week, the Maple Valley Board of Education narrowed the field of candidates for the superintendent's position ftoot sis to three. After the last interview oo Thursday evening, the board decided to ask Fred Davenport. Kim Knsner and Linda Olsen to return for the final round of interviews. Each of the initial interviews were one hour long and school board members had a scripted Bat of questions 33 questions that they asked each candirtair in the following categories: gen­ eral, financial/business. union negotiations, curricahm: development and evaluation, manage­ ment and leadership. In addition, the candidates were given an opportunity to make a dosing straement and ask questions of the board. The following is an overview of each of the three candidates and their responses to some of the questions ssked by the school board. • Fred Davenport is currently the principal of Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville, a post be has held since joining the school dis­ trict in 2000. As the principal of Maplewood. Davenport's responsibilities include' educational leadership; facilitating curriculum design in a 4-6 grade building; organizing master schedule; budget planning and ordering; sitting in on Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings; serving on school improvement teams, curriculum teams, grade level meetings and more; coordinating MEAP activities, and serving as the interim princsptd at Fuller Street Elementary, helping to fin­ ish the school year with ordering, class lisa, scheduling and other miscellaneous end of year Prior to coming to Maple Valley. Davenport served as the principal of three elementary school buildings (Burlington Elementary School. Sherwood Elementary and Union City Elementary) for Union City Community Schools. As principal of those schools, his responsibilities have included organizing the master schedule, budget, planning and ordering for all three schools; serving on school improve meat teams, curriculum teams, grade level meet­ ings, etc.; serving ts a district-wide crisis team member. special eoucation implementation comntioee contact person for the district; sitting in on IEP meetings; serving ss 504 coordinator, plan­ ning aad organizing K-12 special education ennwninrrs, and implementing inclusion at the elementary level; serving as the Title I director for Union City Community Schools and imple­ menting the school-wide program; serving oo the school-wide academic (curriculum design) team; and coordinating MEAP activities within the dementary schools. Other experience includes serving as a fourth aad fifth grade teacher for Union City Community Schools 1969-1972 and 1973-1977; a fourth grade teacher and AV department chairpersoa for the International School of Brussels. Belgium; and serving as a special education implementation member of the Calhoun Irnermrrtiak School District, where his responsi­ bilities included serving as liaison for all special education programs in Union City with Calhoun Intermediate School District in Marshall, work­ ing doaely with the special education supervisor to develop special education referral system within the district, and implementing special education inclusion within the elementary ichotds Davenport received his bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University (WMU) in 1969. with a major in political science and a minor in history. He received a master of arts degree from WMU in 1975 with a major in educational leadership. Davenport's certifications include; Michigan Continuing Certificate in all subjects, grades K-9; social studies, grade 9; and elementary administrator. • Kim Kramer served as assistant superintend­ ent of Plainwell Schools from 1998 to 2004. As assistant superintendent, he recently served as the director of operations and his duties included facility usage, transportation, food serv­ ice, facility renovation under 1998, $19 million bond and 2002, $25 million bond. He played a key leadership role in bond proposal develop­ ment, state authorization process, campaign pasrage, selling of bonds, advertising for and hiring of contractors and the oversight of all bond relat­ ed work; He also directed the reorganization of the operations department including establishing oversight of budgets, grants and contracts, plan­ ning of staff development activities for teachers, students, administrators and support staff serving over 100 school districts in the region. National Diffusion Network Coordinator and Quality Schools facilitator. Olsen's other experience includes: serving as a cons>J:ant to the North Dakota Telecommunications Council; Rural Education State Project Leader for the North Dakota State University Extension Service; staff development for MSU Cooperative Extension, assistant pro­ fessor. Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service; counselor for foreign exchange students, counselor and case worker for Catholic Family Services and K- 12 substi­ tute teacher in California and Michigan. Olsen earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics education from MSU in 1970; a master in family studies and a minor in psy­ chology from MSU; and a Ph.D. in extension education from MSU in 1992. Her licenses include Minnesota See MV SUPER, pg 12 policies and procedures. From 1989 to 1998 his duties at Plainwell Community Schools included serving as the director of curriculum, personnel, and all student services, including: special education, trans­ portation, food service, custodial, maintenance, and driver education. He initialed the district school improvement team and revamped the cur­ riculum study cycle. Kramer also negotiated all contracts with three different unions and two employee associations. He also developed, con­ ducted and supervised staff development activi­ ties. He was a member of one and chair of a sec­ ond .North Central Outcomes Acarrlitatiia Team for Sturgis High School and Jackson Park Middle School. Wyoming. MI. Kramer chaired and organized the county-wide curriculum direc­ tors group. Kramer's other experience includes serving as a principal in the Homer Community School District from 1984 to 1989; assistant secondary principal for Standish-Sterling Community Schools 1980-1984; and a teacher for Otsego Public Schools 1977-1980. He has abo worked as a salesman for two companies ia the Kalamazoo area from 1973-1977 and a training officer for the United Slates Marine Corps Active and Reserves 1970-1976. In 1976, Kramer received his bachelor of sci­ ence degree in psychology and mathematics from WMU. He earned a master of arts degree in educational leadership in 1979 from WMU. and completed 33 boon of graduate studies in educa­ tional leadership at WMU and Michigan State University. Kramer’s certification includes 30-hour sec­ ondary continuing teaching certificates ia psy­ chology and mathematics; and administrator cer­ tificates in secondary administration, chief busi­ ness official, central office administration and superintendent • Linda Olsen is currently superintendent of the Arenac Eastern School District a rani dis­ trict of approximately 400 with a general fund balance of about $3.5 million. Mott than 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced priced lunch. The district has experienced declining enrollment during the last decade. Olsen was the Central Lakes Education District Director from 1996 to 1999. The district served seven member districts with staff devel­ on ims m Dalton In PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED JULY 19, 2004 PANCAKE?^* BREAKFAST The Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Sarvices/Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency in conjunction wth the Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Count* has scheduled s puMc hearing to soldi comments regardmg needed services in Berry, Branch, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph end van Buren counties. The MtaNgan Deportment of Community Heath requ res put*: input prior to atocating substance abuse prevention, assessmart and treatment fundtog tor flocci year 200406 tor this regton. This puMc hearing wd take place IMnde* July it, 2004. Interested citizens, community leedore and etakehotoors are encouraged to attend and provide comment prior to the submisoion of a plan to too Mktoigon Department of Community Heath tor final approval. The hearing wti bo hold: Hastings Airport (9D9) Sunday, July 11,2004^__^ 6:00 AM-11:00 AM Walk in! dfe- • -gg ii** Pedal In! Drive In! fly Ini Adults; $5.oo ’ Children under 12: $2.50 ^d^M ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT’. - --------- ---------. z—— 32flfl Gut Hoad, KatomMOO, MteMgon (Mnao^ Nraarath item to Up nth College Campus). Tho public hearing on Mo FY 20040006 Annual Acton Plan oubedeoten wM totoi pieoo Juel prior to tile regulerty ochodutod ooutitwoel MtoMgen •ubotenoe Abuse Advisory Council Meeting. Al toooo interested In providrig comment are encouraged to attend or aubmt written comments to: Charles E. Spence. Ph.D., Director Regional Coordtoeting Agency/Subetanco Abuse Kalemazoo Community Montel Heath Services P.O. Box 63 Nazareth. Ml 49074-0063 opment, 1TV and technology services, programs to improve student learning, research, planning and curriculum assistance. In addition to those programs, which were funded through coopera­ tion of the members, the education district sought and administered various grant opportu­ nities to expand student learning. Concurrent with her work for the education district, Olsen worked as faculty and facilitator for Hamline University Master’s in Education Program, Willmar Learning Community. As the planning and educational services coordinator for the SW/WC Educational Service Cooperatives in Southwest Minnesota from 1994 to 1996. Olsen’s responsibilities included fiscal Ear, Nose, & Throat, P.C. PLEASE JOIN US . . . For the opening of our Hastings office: BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THB TANKBIS J-AD GRAPHICS FAMILY PASS TO CATCH THE YANKEES • FRIDAY, JULY 9 AT 7 PM (Present this pass snd family enters free!) See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium July 9, 2004 4:30-6 pm Free hearing screenings from 2—4 pm 915 W. Green Street (Pennock Professional Care Building/Advanced Eyecare Suite) Hastings, Michigan —„ �Page 10 - Thursday, July a, 2004 - The HaaUnga Banner Rob Heethuis hanging up his spikes after 23 years on gridiron at Delton by Max Heeihads J-Ad Graphics Intern Rob Heethuis has stepped down after 23 yean as head vanity football coach at Delton Kellogg High School Heethuis, wbo called it quits last winter, will leave behind a prognun that has remained competitive for over two decades, and a sym­ bol of success in the community. A Central Michigan Univeru’.y graduate, he played football aad ran track. “When I was a sophomore in college, I knew I wanted to teach and coach," he said. "I knew that's what I wanted to do for a profes­ sion." After graduating from CMU in 1974, Heethuis came to Delton, and began teaching aad coaching football at the fir simian and junior varsity level. After 10 yean at the bead of the junior vanity, Heethuis became a vani­ ty assistant for head coach Fred Pessal for 10 yean. During that time be was on board for two league championships. Heethuis became the head varsity football coach at Delton-Kellogg in 1984 and installed the " Wing-T' offense, which is a ground con­ trol attack with multiple features. It is an offense designed to control the tempo of a game by holding the ball for long periods of time. It is also based on repetition, with emphases on the offensive line creating tun­ nels for the three backs in the backfield aad the quarterback. Such an offense is baaed less on individual skill level of a player and more on the entire offensive unit's'ability io cany out assignments. With this offensive scheme, Delton has won 98 football games in the past 20 years. The Panthers previously had won 68 games in Rob Heethuis the history of the program. Dehon also won three league championships snd shared two more in that period. The Panthers made three playoff appearances, including an undefeated season in 1987, in which Delton reached the state quarterfinals. Heethuis received the Michigan Coach of Year award in 1987. He also coached 11 first-team all-state football players including three East-West All-Star participants and one “Dream Team" player. "When people had to play Delton, they knew they were in for a contest We became known in the stale for lough, ragged foot­ ball." Heethuis said. Last year Heethcis was inducted into the 2003 class of the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame. He credits his success to his players, staff and family that have made the necessary sacrifices involved with being associated with a successful football program. “For the most part. I've had assistant coaches who have been with me for years." he explained. “The commitment by these guys was a big part of our success." The list of coaches who served under Heethuis include John Greenmen. Mike Powell. Vic Hass, Ryan Bales. Gordy Christianson. John Sare. Eric Curtis, Mark NeBosney. Rollie Ferris. Wayne Adams, and Brace Campbell. “There are two important ingredients to long-term success One is a family and staff that understand what you do. The second is that you have to be willing to spend the time it lakes to be successful." Heethuis has taught and coached at Dehon for the pest 30 yean. He said he is grstefei he has found a community where be can settle down and raise a family. He also credits the administration of the Dehon school system for their support “I wanted an opportunity to raise a family and be a part of a community and that’s why I've been at Dehon for the past 30 yean." he said. Heethuis still teaches weight training at Dehon Kellogg High School and continues to be a positive influence to the youth of the Delton community. A Heatings area team Mahad frat In foe Benton Harbor Gue Macher foree-on-foree baakatttal tournament There warn 14 ham In foair dhMon, foe age 14 and under bracket and foey remained undefeated throughout foe anM tourney. Them members were (from Mt) Dominique McKinney, Kenneth Quit* and Garret Herds. Rollie Ferris returns as coach where he was all-state player by Max Heetbsds J-Ad Graphics Intern Rollie Ferris will step in as head football coach this fall at Delton Kellogg High School succeeding Rob Heethuis, who has decided to step down after 23 years at the kin. Faris has been involved in the Panthers' football program for three yean as a varsity assistant coach. “I feel honored to come back and teach and coach at Dehon." Ferris said, "and I'm excit­ ed that my kids oe gonna be here too." Ferris said he looks forward to the chal­ lenge of a new eeasoo and hopes to generate a lot of excitement about the direction that the football program is taking. "Everyone is always excited to talk about football The kids are excited and so am I * said Ferris. A football standout at Comal Michigan University, where be was a three-year starter. Fems earned team MVP honors in his senior season at CMU. He was also the strongest player on CMU’s roster, benching 325 Gus Macter namerMp pounds. He also was a standout offensive and defensive lineman in his prep days at Dehon. Furthermore, he was a two-time Class B state champion heavyweight wrestler for the Panthers and waa state champ in the ahot put in track. . “Football has taught me to be committed, dedicated, to put my time in that it takes to be successfill and to be confident." Ferris said. These ate all things that I hope to pass on to my players." Ferris said he hopes to install some changes on the field. Offensively, he wants to spread the ball around more. The use of more split ends and wide-recievers will be implemented to open up Delton's offensive attack. He believes this will be to their benefit because of the body style of the players. Defensively, however, not much will change. A focal team finished second recandy in a Gua Machar foree-txHhree baakafoad tournament that Included 17 toama In foelr dhriafon In the 16 and under brachetTaeme from IHtnote, Mtahigan and Indiana oompefed. The focal squad auftarad Ito Mt teas to Junior golf tournament scheduled for Aug. 11 Rollie Ferris I still believe in an attack defense. It's always fun." Faris said. His predecessor says be has a lot of confi­ dence in the guy be coached not loo long ago. "Coach Ferris has the work ethic and the experience to be a great foothall coach. Now it will be up to him to take the next step," Heethuis said. Myien.2M4 Sign-up to open to all children who will be In grades 3rd through 8th for the 2004-2005 school year who won unable to attend the May slgn-up. A parent mint be pr—nt it glqn-up A Sports Broker will be available to purchase football equipment from at sign-up. $45 Registration plus Fundraiser or $75 per child, max. $120 Registration plus Fundraiser per family. Scholarships available for qualifying families. L4 Cheerleading accessories must be ordered and paid for at registration. H, Y.A.A. Executive Board of Directors President: vice rresioent. Treasurer: Secretary: Bob Teunessen Darryl Newton Sally Teunessen Julie Ann Johnson Connie Williams 948-2791 795-2594 948-2791 948-3982 945-4378 Looking for o printer? Intlng npany The Hastings Country Club and SteppingStones Adult Foster Care provider will combine to be hosts for the first annual Barry County Area Junior Golf Tournament Wednesday, Aug. 11. participants will be divided into three age groups, 8-10.11-12 and 13-14. There will be first and second place plaques for both boys aad girts in each age group. The tounuunswt win be a nine-bole affair, with a shotgun start at 9 a_m. After the tournament, participants win receive a free lunch provided by the staff of Hastings Country Club. "The dub is in great shape and we anticipate a good turnout." said Randy Andree, wbo is organizing the tourna­ ment "We have sponsors far each bole already lined up and we are just hoping fix­ good weather. Everything else is in place." Andree said be had visited a number of area courses bm was impressed by the lay­ out and the staff of the Country Club. "Everyone there was eager to help,* be said. "They have done a lot to prosnore youth golf in this area and we fit right in with what they are already doing." One of the most prominent people behind the tournament is Dr. James Peurach, a local dentist who has been in the forefront of promoting youth golf in the Hastings area. "Dr. Feurach has always been a strong advocate for youth golf in Hastings,* Andree said, "and he has a lot of contacts with parents of young people who want to participate. "Jason Larabie, Terry Koch and the rest of the staff at the Country Club worked with us to set up the tournament and will help insure its success," Andree added. ■Without their involvement and suppen we couldn't undertake a program of this magnitude. But with the ideas they brought to the table, and the beautiful course they are making available to us, Fm sure we can make this a fun day for every­ one who participates." Andree said the tournament is open to all area golfers. "You don't have to live in Barry County to participate," be said. "We want to open it up to anyone in the area who likes to play golf." The coat for each golfer win be 816, which will pay for their green fees and dto lunch. In additioa, ereh golfer win be given three new golf bans and aastxtod extras such aa tees aad bell masters. "We want to make this a fan tosaanment* Andree said. "There are more aad more young people getting into golf three days snd we want so help them lease more about the game aad have fire playing R." Nd electric carta will be allowed far participants and there will be an official with each groap to make sure the ralea cad etiquette of golf are maiasaiaed. "We are locking far peopte wbo waat to walk along with each group and monitor their round." Andree said. "The only tripnifotirwk that no parent cm mm'itm ■ group which includes their own child." The deadline far signup is Aug. 1. Checks should be made payable to the Barry County Area Junior Golf Tournament and sent to SteppiagStossss, AFC; Box 614; Hastings. ML 49058. "Any profit from this outing will be set aside so that we can do this again next year, hopefully bigger and better," Andree said. Koch is general manager for the Country Club and Jason Larabee is Pro Shop manager. Bosh have been involved in the youth golf project from the vary beginning. foster provider based ia Hastings, is JuMe Crittenden, the company's director tn per­ sonnel and a life-long resident of HattingA "When I was in high school I raked at the Country Club and I knew u would he a great place for this tournament.* Crittenden said. "Tteny aad Jason and all the staff have been a great help. "I love to play golf aad as the parent of a young player. I wanted to give trim and others an opportunity to play in a struc­ tured tournament The only stipulation we put oo it is to make sure everyone haa fan and enjoys the experience. "Our immediate goal ia to promote youth golf in the area and our long ras^e goals include scholarships and other incentives for young people to stay in the sport." �The Meetings Bernr - Thursdsy. .My e. ZOOS - Psge It Eleven contestants to vie for Miss Barry County title by PMrida Johns Staff Writer Eleven young women from Berry County me practicing walking in high heel shoes and bathing suits, rehearsing their opening routine and making sure their tan is just right for their gowns. The women are contestants in this year's Miss Barty County Scholarship Pageant Saturday evening, July 10, al the Tbornappie Kellogg High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults. $8 for children ages 5-10 and children under 5 free. The pageant's show theme this year is “Motown Magic " The girls will be judged oo their prc-pageant interview, fitness, evening gown, talent and on stage interview. This will be the last evening Miranda Covey, the 2003 Miss Barry County will get to shine as well, before giving up her tiara. She competed in the Miss Michigan pageant in June. A brief biographical sketch of each of this year's contestestants is as follows: • Amanda Fisk has a platform of fine arts education. She will play the guitar during her Amanda Becktel Adrienne Naylor ulcnt prescntstion. She is 19 yean old and the daughter of Ken and Rhonda Fisk of Middleville. She is a TK High School gradu­ cian. Her platform is cancer awareness. She will be playing the saxophone during her tal­ ent presentation. She is 19 yean old and the daughter of Phillip and Elaine Smith of Wayland. She is a TK graduate. • Adrienne Naylor of Johnstown Township is 23 yean old. Her platform is early child­ hood education. She win be performing a lyri­ cal dance as her talent She is the daughter of Hugh and Mary Naylor and is a senior at Western Michigan University. • Amanda Sink chose promoting abstinence as her platform She will be singing during the talent portion of the pageant She is 17 yean old and the daughter of David and Teens Sink of Bellevue. She is a senior at Hastings High School • Sadr Bowerman has chosen mentoring as her platform She will be doing a tumbling and cheer routine as ber talent She is 19 yean old and the daughter of Martha and Fritz Bowerman. She is a TK graduate and a soph­ omore al Grand Rapids Community College • Jessica Julius of Middleville selected eat­ ing disorder awareness and prevention as her platform She win be performing on the Bute during the talent section of foe pageant She is 18 yean old and foe daughter of Jennifer and Lawrence Julies. She gra foair d this past spring from TKHS. She win be a freshman at Central Michigan University in the fan. • Andrea oeurass nas KKCiea tnc puumiu of “adaption, the beat option." She is singing during ber talent A senior at TK High School this faB. she is 17 yean old and foe daughter of Barbara and Mast Betlfuss of Middleville. ate and a sophomore al Western Michigan University • Jessica Griffith's platform is Downs Syndrome Awareness. She will do a cheer dance for her talent She is 18 yean old and a senior this year al Tbornappie Kellogg High School. She is the daughter of Laura Davis and Jeff Sherwin of Middleville . • Latisha Smith is a sophomore at Hope College working toward becoming a physi­ Amanda Sink MKHAWANA^ • Kristy Hall’s platform is child starvation awareness. She win be doing a basketban rou­ tine as her talent She is 17 yean old and daughter of Kim and Parrish Hall of Middleville. She is c senior at TK • Amanda Becktel, a recent Hastings High School graduate, will promote early child­ hood literacy as ber platform. She win be doing a flag and twirling routine for her tal­ ent. She is the 17-year-old granddaughter of Deanna «od Gerry Becktel, with whom die lives m Cloverdale. Her father is Todd Becktel. She will be a freshman at Western Michigan University in the fall • Rebecca Dufresne hopes to promote the­ ater education through her platform. She will be doing a monologue aa her talent. She is 18 yesn old and the daughter of Kim and Cafoy Dufresne of Hastings. She is a TK graduate and a sophomore at Carthage College in Wisconsin. She is currently the assisrant director of the Tbornappie Arts Council's Sumner Youth Theatre production of Entertainment at die show win be Tterry Terpstra't dancers from Harmony Dance Source Studio. "We have a great group of talented young women! They have done such a great job fois year!" pageant director Kelli Leep aays. Cheryl Peters, producer of the pageant, says, "We hope to distribute $2,700 in schol­ arships at this pageant" The public is invited to attend the pageant Girls 17-23 will be able to get aa application for the 2005 pageant next spring. Come and join us for an exciting time here at Lava Lava Island, nt Youth Com • Retreat Center • foe Hastings SDA Church, July 12-17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The church is located on foe archery, sports, Italy Late. Call 269-945-8764, foe director mini-golf, mountain I 269-623-5168 Call to pre-register or if you have any questions LTI-FAMILY^ YARD SALE INVITATION TO BID is a yard sale you won't want to Andrea Beilfuss The Barry County Sheriff will auction his last Chevrolet Caprice Patrol Car. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4/dr., 5.7 Throttle Body F.l V-8 black and White, 209,000 mi. Sadie Bowerman Sealed bids accepted until 9 a.m. July 12,2004. Contact Undersheriff Food aL„ I 1212 W. State St or 948-8405 I Sunday July 11* :00 am until 5:00 pm Rebecca Dufresne Latisha Smith • Amanda Fsk Jessica Griffith rawsonMraptupumm->-•. ... - . . RAV -10M - ftwechool IntamedalBttta Matte dbtototetto tatt —rsttto gated teraraa IfotAfeifo eadmhmMraflBfo-MK teaMtidMBMMAttHBflBB'' WV MCK MMI Wwi aMranw wu, jamp ■» WWW! iw SDtottwbhnoaoaitta. ' ' .7'. YOtfDt (Apea S end Up) POLL1WOG I - aM UM - taotocdon to aatantoo. Me or no aMI (aval Studer* uM be introduced to beak: aufoamtog «Ms and more toe a^^lm Im VWv UUHHJIl ■! ww ww. -* - • . ' " ■ i ' • ■ - ’. ’S' POUMOG ■ - 10M,11M - Haa taken Potoncg I andtor la fortrtt* to tttotow and deep rater wtti PH). Should be abto » pat toot into toe S^-MAIMt-MM know toe tat co<mwrt«toe tat ted beck tat ■ ■■ MNNOW - IMO - Mat ba eta to do toe bom crawl wth rotary bnetotog tor 90 lettand tout tor one minute. ROH - IMO-Mutt be able to do toe tent and back cnatt tor 00-75 teat aach and boat tor toraemtoutoa. FLAM RM - 11M - Skidani must ba able to do toe front oral, back Ml (tto-1» Grade) - 11M-1M0 - Studer* muat be able to 4b toe tat crawl wth rotary broatotao 25 yarda and be abletoOott tor8mbutea. da* wtt ba taugktbyRfck Brown wbo wm toe vohintoer aaeiatont Jessica Julius Kristy Hall of VBS, or foe church al 269-945-2170. �Page 12 - Thursday, July 8.2004 - The Hastings Boner MV SUPER, continued front page 9-------------------------------------— Nottca Of Mortgage Foractoaure Ma THB RM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NPORMAnON WE OVTAMWKX BE U8ED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: TMeeole may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made in the conditions al a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mortgagor^). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated October 22,2001, and recorded on December 18,2001 in instrument 1071607. in Bany county records, IftcNgari. on which mortgage toara ia claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Tteo Hundred Twenty-Six And 91/100 Dollars ($93,226-31). indudtog interest al 7J% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, noticed hereby given toot aaid mortgage wf bo forectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or aomo port of them, at pubBc vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on August 12.2X4. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to toe City, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to toe recorded plat thereof aa recorded in Uber 2 of Plata on Pago 15. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 90 days from too dele of ouch aale. Dated: July 8,2004 For more intonnadon, please call: FC M 248.583 1906 Trott ATrott. P.C. , M Attorneys For Mortgage DecVonic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Tbiegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 RfoP02900lF01 Notice Of Mortage Foractoaure Me TM6 RM « A D^T COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- »« TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio aWo may be that event, your MORTGAGE Juno 14, 2002 in instrument 1082230, in Barry Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Seven And BOrtOO Dotiars ($108,48730), indudtog interest at 7.125% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in sted mort­ gage and too staarto to such case mads and pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a aate of the mortgaged premiaes. or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on August 12. 2004. Said premises are situated to Qty of Hastings, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described as: Commencing at too Southwest comer of Lot 280 of mo vsy, rormeny vangs, or rtocangs, aocorong to Yin recorded pint thereot oral naming bronco waa 20 Rod, tor ■ point a boginning: Stance North a Rod,; WM 4 Rode: SouetbRoda nd Emt 4 Rod, lo point o< begmrvng. Barry County Raconte The radmMon period ®ea be a mor®e tom the dele al eurit ute. unteu dMrmtwd ebendoned In eccordence w® MCLA SOMMta. k> wtVcti ceae the redemption period ahea be 30 days tram tw dM of such Ma. Doted: July S, 2004 For mor, Morntadon, pteau cat: FC C 246.503.1X1 Trod • Tran P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgego Group. Inc. 30400 TMgraph Rd Ste 200 Btogtwn Fsrnte, Mchlgen 4S025-5622 RteM1St90R)2 » (7IBK7/29) AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, Wt AM Al I Ute IMO TO COLLECT A DEBT AHO AMY ateORMAT10H OBTAINED WU BEIMCO FOR THAT PURPOSE. HOTWY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW te YOU AM Si ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk hevlry been mate In the term, and condteon, d ■ certain ntortgego mad, by Tanglo Varbeiun. an unmerited women, MongsQora, to FM Union NaboM Bank at Detawsre. Mortgagor, doted tea 27th day al June. 2000 and recorded In ma oRce at me Regietar al Doede, ter The County ot Berry and State al Michigan, on the 14th day ot July. 2000 kt Inarumart No. 1016781 a Barry Couriy Record,, Mid Mortgego having boon assigned to Monunwnt Street Fundng LLC. aaid aaaignmant dreed toe 20m day ot Aprtl. 2004 and aubmawd lor racordtog adh the Barry County Records. on which mortgage mere la ctelmad to ba dM. at tea dated Ha notice, the eum d Eighty Savon Thousand Throe HunrXed Seventy Five 6 7W100 (SS7.375.7S). and no au« at proceeding at tear or to equity having boon InoHuted to recover Sts dea secured by sokl mortgego or any part thenad. Now. tierotoro, by virtue d tea power d Ma oorMnad to Md mortgage, and pursuent to statae d tea State d MkHgan to wish com mad, and provided, nottoo X hereby given that on the 5to day dAuguaL 2004 al IO)o'clock pro. Local Tima, aaid mortgage wB be toredoood by a eate at pubic auction. to tie hlghM Mddar. al ma Bany County Courthouaa to HaodngB, (mat being me buMng whore mo Ckcu, Court tor tie County d Bony la hold), d tie pramteoa daacrtood to aaid mcrtgme. or oo much morod aa may bo norweaery to pey too amount duo, co atoroookl on add mortgage, wtm tntarod toeraon ai 113700% per annum and ai legal ooeto, chaigeo, end expenses, includfog toe attorney fees atiowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by too undersigned, rwcoeeary lo protect tie interest in the promts st. Which said premises are described as folows: AR lhei certain piece or percol of land sit­ uated in toe Ctty of Hastings, County of Bany, State of MtaNgan. and deocrtoed as fotiows, to wit Lot 8, Block 1, HJ. KarMdV Addtoon to too Ctiy, for­ merly Wage. as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Bany County Records. During too six (6) months immediaCety foitorring too sals, too property mey be redeemed, except toot in toe event tool too proper­ ty is determined to bo ebendoned pursuont to MCLA 800.3241a, too property may bo redeemed during 30 days immodtaMy fotiowlng toe sale. Dated: 7/8X04 Monument Street Fundtog LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK, P.C. Jonethan L Engman (P58384) Attorney for Monument Street Fundmg LLC 888 W Mg Beaver. SuMo 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 48058 ASAP588807 708. 07/15, 07/22. 07/29 MORTGAGE SALE - Dofauti has boon made in too corations of a mortgage made by STANLEY A. BRAGG. A MARRIED MAN AND DONNA BRAGG to CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPORATION, now known ae CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY. LLC. Mortgagee, dated March 24, 2000, md recorded on Juno 9. 2000, ae Inefrumont No. 1044115 Barry County Records, MtaNgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al too dole hereof too sum of one hundred twenty two thousand flve hundred forty nine end 71/100 Dotiars ($122349.71), indudtog toloreet at 13.990% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and too statute to ouch caoo made and pro­ vided. notice ie hereby gfcen tool add mortgage wR bo toredoood by a sale of too mortgaged promiooa. or some part of them, at pubtic vonduv, at too Harry County Courthouse. Hastings, al 1 DO pm on July 22,2004. Said premiere are situated to TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, Barry County. MtaNgan snd wo doocribed as: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 12. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 990 FEET. ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 882 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period ehel be 12 months from the dots of such safe. Dated: Juno 17.2OM CENTEX HOME EOviTf COMPANY. LLC Mortgage Robert A. Tremeto & teeortstos, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Arenuo SutiedOO Birmingham Ml 480093616 ror information proase can. (248) 540-7701 (7/18) Admmutntive. raperimcndai aad principal; and Minnesota Teaching, ma NCA Bandaids. She previously had licenses in Michigan. Califatnia and Washington. What do you think an tht most inponaM slept m reaching a sealemenl of the contract negotiations? Davenport: *1 think when (patpie) ca both side, of situation the issue can sit down and lay they are satisfied and the education in the school district i, not compromised a all. Tha in fact, we have now. given the resources tha we have ut the plate, the people we have working for them, the mob tha they can <ne to be the best people that they can be. So, the goal i> » ga people oo both sides to agree and reach a compnamae.* Kramer: "The most important step ts lo main­ tain die integrity of the ncgoriatiocs, io keep them oo a level of profeaiooalism, to aa ga into mudslinging, to Bay focused on the taak a hand and making anything prnnaai, Kataatag carefully to what is being said, if you don't understand be sure tha you ask; thoae are importaot dements in negocurions. Negotiations can often ga ragged, sometimes they cat be very positive in terms of die outcome, but they are always tense, and they are always difficult As long as you keep them on the op and op aad straight forward...* Olsen: *1 think a problem solving approach. I think that it is important tha both parties «this as something we are working together on. We would work through the contract language we would work very carefully. We did extensive rework of our contract language the las time and FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ai I mtismFit) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATWN 0M1MNED WU BE U8SD FOR TWAT PURPOSE. N0TVY (M» 98941M W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLTTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dstauil having been meds in the terms and condNono of a certain mortgage made by Troy A Bertser and Karon L Bertmr, hue­ band and wife of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated too 18ft day of February AO. 2001, and recorded in too oflico of toe Rs^stor of Deeds, tor •w County of Barry and State of MtaNgan, on too 28fo day of February, A.D. 2001, in Instrument no. luoodov or Dsrry necoras, wrocn sera mongago waa toeresRor on, lowlt too 28to day of May, A.D. 2004, aosignsd to Doutocho Bonk National Truot Company, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of CaNomia, NA as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trost 2001-2 torn mecne aaelgnmonts and recorded on Juno 4, 2004 in toe oFtae of Register al Deeds in Instrument No. 1128775 tor eaid County of Berry Records, on which mortgage there is daimod to bo duo, at toe dale of tois notice, lor prtndpd and intsreot, too eum of $99,332.65 (Ninety nine thousand three hundred thirty two dotiars and sixty ftvo cents) Indudtog interest there on al 10J5% (ton point two ftvo) percent per annum. And no suit procoodngs at tow or in equity hav­ ing been toeatutod to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of too power of sale oontainod in said mortgage, and pursuant to too statute al too State d MtaNgan in such caoo made and provided, notice ie hereby given toat on, toe 22nd day of July AD., 2004, at IDO o'dock said mortgage wd bo tore­ doood by a sale al pubtic auction, to too highest bidder, at too Bany County Courthouse in Hastinga, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premioes doocribed In said mortgage. Which said premises are described as totiows: Al toat certain piece or parcel of too lend situate in too Township of Hope, in the County of Bony and State cl MtaNgan and described as tolows to wk: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. TAX I D.: 07-15303-70 The redemption period shal be six months from the dels of such safe. unlees determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be X days from too date of such sate. . Dated: Juno 17,2004 WELTMAN, WEINBERG A REIS CO., LPA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P58501) Attorney tor Aseignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Woinborg & Reis Co . LPA 756 W ag Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRX3672349 (8/17-7/15) wat bearing an see if we could work logaba...* Obea: *1 would By to follow the contract aa carefully as possible. I daiAlhM is there to guide us. It’s there lo be tail with everyone, that's why we have it and that’s done oa a day-so-doy 1 ita Every day we try to do We bat we caa for the nairaar and for staff, and wc hove to go farward. Some of three things are regreoabfo, aometanes Wey are unavoahbie; ba I taak they can he rwrapranr * What do yon dmd of the federal ‘No Child L^t Behind'law? Davenport: Tha ia smadnt one of the taags tha I taak is under funded aad 1 tank k is aa allowing us to be aHe to do We bea job we pos­ sibly caalttaak tha the *NoCUd Left Beitatr Fred Davenport components are good, Any are adnarabie, ba I taak the ftmding tian toe fodaal goveman sboold be there to support it m weft. It'a anotar one of those taags Aar, by toe way our school TM8 FMM W A DOT COLLECTOR ATTCMFTNQ TO COLLECT A DEBT ANYMFORMATKM ORTAMO WU M UBS) FOR THAT FURFOBC. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Doteuti has been made In too condtiono of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madotint C. Knobloch, huobandand wile, to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaMiomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juno 5, 2002 and recorded June 12. 2002 In Instrument Number 1082039, Barry County Records. There is daimod to bo due on ouch mortgage the eum of Two Hundred Thousand Nino Hundred Twelve and 83R00 Dotiars ($200,912.63) todudtog totsrool at the rale of 12.05% per annum. ' Under too power of sale conuvned in the mort­ gage and too etatulM of too Stem of MtaNgan, notice ie hereby given tost too mortgage wB be KirocKNoa oy a can or tno mongagoo premwec, or come part of town, M pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, MtaNgan all DO p.ta on July 22.2004. The premioes are located in too TowneNp of Bony, Bony County, MtaNgan, and are doocribed OK Lots 8 and 9 of East Big GBcoy PtoL aooordtog to too recorded ptot toereof. as recorded in Uber 5 of Plots, Page 18, Bany County Records. The redemption period shal bo 8 montoe from too date of ouch sale, unloos tin property ie deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shad bo X dcye from too dtoe of toe sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing mort­ gagee can reednd the safe in tw event a 3rd party buys too property and there ie a simuttanoous reoolution vdh toe borrower. In toat event, your dam­ ages, B any. are Nmtiod sotaiy to tw return of tw bid amount tendered at ode. Dated: Jmo 17,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC _____ _ Attorneys lor Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a Cadomia Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rto No. 221.1538 das time... aad partly tha rapport tha we btrik up working with them the las time that amslrvl with economic package...* hfur a contract has been negotiated, and sanemhat hard feelings may cost among the teaching staff how would you rebuild reunions? Davenport ’Visibility. I book that the main role of superintendent is visibility, to be approadiabie. I think that I trill be gening our there and listening lo your people and seeing what you can do to help mend, and help mend that is whai you need to do. But I think people skills.” Kremer *Sit down and chat talk Obvious^ 1 would talk with the union KgruauMirea frat Part at their responsibility is to deal with their own Biff in terms of wbaiever grievance came out I would not go beiaad lheir back and nego­ tiate behind data back, talking kiihriraremben I would sit down ■ chat with them about what I aumcL oar muMmg ■ Maptewooo wok eziii a CtoaB.aleaa«eaecdoing**Ntoey tod tore wc should be doing. But tone are a la of times the bureaoaacy of toe whole 1^.1 wonder if it is toe bea benefit of aft.' USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HJUM CON* tact our omet»(xm num r you AM nt ACTIVE anUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaua hat been mate te aw anMona d a mortgage made by: DERBC J. VELTE. A SINGLE MAN and STACEY R. MkMgan, on wNOt dusk tv data hared tea aun a SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NteCTY ANO 36ri00 DOLLARS (Sn#.ie«)36). Indudtog Interwl a 5.135% par annum. Under Iw power d aate oortakwd In eaid mort­ gage and the enam kt auch caaa made and provxjua, nerrou w nuraoy gwvrm mq mortg^u vmi be torocUMd by a ade d «w mortgaged piumten, or acme part aewm. d pMevondM, ata Barry County Courthoae In fWoOnga. MkHg®. a 1C0 ottock pm., on Jdy&X004. Said pramteoa are ataidad In CITY OF HASTHGS. BARRY COUNTY, Mkftgan and are deecrtbad ae: LOT 10. BLOCK 11, HJ. KENAao ADOmON, ACOORDWG TO THE RECORDED PI AT THBWOF N LBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 9. TAX PAR­ CEL D* OBSMSBCSBCO. : data kt aooordpnca w® 1P40CL 0003241a kt whteh Dated: .km 14.2004 30300 Notaraotem Hpway. Sub* 222 rarmngKXi nws, Mcragan Kramer In all sincerity. I Atok toe god of not leaving any child bdand is aaaandmg. I apptadiL Bat, once you get involved wito fed­ eral govtnmere. and get involved wi* policies, sll of sodden it takes diflereat dopes and there are some things m tore partirdar fegislatica too 1 think are grea for schools and gnea for kadi aad I support Wore *iagx But. Acre are toagi tat scare Ae heck out of me aad I don't know bow in Ae world they, a toe fodad levd. con bdieve tha some of there canponeata are going to be tapfemeaed a toe time table toey say. 1 lock a it in terme of typied goveouat red Me sometimes my philosophy a. This too dad pea.' Bat, I tank there ate some taM tor ■ to team, some thiags form to grab octo and some motivations we can are to do good far kids. There are some taags I don't enderatand. A red dear example is toey totok Aey are going to have all ore staff area Ae staff reqtireaeeats by 2003. They hevca*t ga Ae faffed cation of bow taba negotiations and tareoe tows work to vsriocs staSes. They sre in far a Inta awakening. * Olsen: *1 AM it would be bud to ague wito the concept We certainly don't want any child left behind. Tha is oar role to try to see how we can help the ctaM and to provide Ae environmem were they can be ancceeafaL But it does have a tot of different regulations to k dot u some ways don't make it essyfarnstodotois.it certainly hasn’t been fanded. It’s gotag to be interesting to see after tbe November elections what changes come down. We are watching what nappens wiin it Ta tore you have, are ia toe tame tituation too. It comes down to a poire where regularly in a small district dot people have to leach in many diffueul subjects which they may are have a major in, which would pore a very serious prob­ lem far ratal schools.* Whor should be the rale of lepiraurnifi'nr n the wider cammmhy? What image is the appro- toe condtitons al ■ mortgage nwto by Robart G jorwwon, in, ana um a AtaxanaBr, a bm^w man and b singte woman, original mortgagors), to mfkim n n ■ k-t — - - -l.t m a 4me., a A nor a- r wuBonxxx rmanoai oervfcas, MKragBn Corporation. Mortgagaa. dated Juns 24.1999. and recordad on .My 14.1999 to toafrument 1032494, and asBignad by maana asalgnmanlB to Flrel Natiomatda Mortgaga Corporation, a Dataware Corporation aa aaalgnaa by an aaaignmant dated Daoambar 2.1999 reconted on Dacambar29,1989 to totaroment 1039642, to Barry county records, MtaNgan, on wNch mortgaga toare la ctaknad to ba dua at toa date hareof toa eum of Eighty-Three Thouaand Three Hundred Sixty-TWo And 21/IX Doiers ($83,362.21), inducing totereat at 7.9% per annum. Under the power of aate oontainod to aaid mort­ gage and too statute to auch caaa made and provkjoq, noooe is nereoy given ttok san mortgage ww do rcrecrosea oy a saw ot mo mongagoo premwoo, or aomo pert of toem, at pubic vendue, at too Berry County Courthouoo to Heatings al 1X PM. on Jufy 29,2004. Said premiaes are sitoated to Charter TowneNp of Rutiand, Barry County, MtaNgan. and are Jaacribad as: A triangular piece of tend doocribed aa al toot pteoo of land to Soutooest comer of toe Soutowoet IM of too Soutoweat IM of Section 16, lbwn 3 North, Rar go 9 Wool lytog Soufo and Eaot of too highway. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date of ouch aate, unteas dotermtood abandoned to accordance wtih MCLA 8XJ241a. to which caoo toe redemption period shal bo X deya from too date of auch atee. Doted: Juno 24, 2X4 For more information, pteaoo cal: FC D 248.593.13X Trott < Trott, P.C. Attorneys For OtiMortgago, Inc. Aa Pucroaaor to totereat to Hret Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Dataware Corporation 30400 Thtegrepb Rd Sta 200 Bingham Form,. MicNB® 40025-5822 Ate 0025400F01 _ Linda Olsen dure are others. I wouldn't resnd domg some vfeitiRg to' Acre various groeps and decide nhre would beta fit into my schedule on! be a pot of something, a part of tbe rrwnmanky I Atak k io real iapertaa for rrmmarer Bines tore toey kaow whet is bappenmg m Ae school snd M toem wha oar needs see, what kred of bakpt staation tre are toctag. brer Are may be taVBAiag our students, wha types special needs we may have, often times they sre happy to bM oat Our Lions Ctab trgelsrly donates money » ore speciol ed progtam. We certainly need to build up Ant trauL it hdpe to bring people re to are wba we need and they can help cany the bail. Whnr strengths do yon bring to dds poddadf Devreport *1 Atak rey renin Bnngta are Are I am a people person, I have people skills tod a ■sates tore are within Ae school diaricL I totok love at dnldien. I Atak thore are Ae two aaam that you lave to be Ae mad leader. I AM you ABli tore I have. I tank beyond took a ttiong have to be Ae person who wdks yoar talk Aad work ethic, Ae abBky. when somebody aria me Ad you do whoever you ad somebody dre to to do aanethiag. So follow through and make it do, you m willing to do. I think tatre are two of happen. I think people ware to know that people the main thtags arc the iredlahal and moral walk their tato null think moa of the people wiH lerefer in te wider coatananoy* leU you tha tha’s toe kind of person I am.* Kramer Tbe soperinaeodeat is an employee Kramer *My strengths are in my nanagrmml of Ae dtotricL Tbe soperiaaendent's rcapoisibihstyle. I am a conservative mdhrideaL I don’t ty is to be na only visible, ba also approach­ believe in jumping on bandwagons jua far the able. I like to be at a fim name basis. I like sakeaf jumping on. Ba, I do believe we have to being able to walk into a coffee shop in ttnra for «-----a- .-.A u- - - - -u- *----- «--- -a 1_ r.----- * change. I am open to innovative ideas from staff, tuncn ano oc approncnaMe, oc involved in com­ but we do It in a collaborative msruirr I am not munity activities, be someone who is idrufift* staid to make tough decisions, I had to make able, nd jus hiding behind a desk because I many lough decisions and Ae buck wiU stop truly believe tha I'm congress far those who with me. I believe re bringing together the com­ don't know a board mraiiwr They have strong munity, Baff and working together to lietea. to feehng about wha they see, wba they here, wha mike decision shore wtel is good far kids. 1 is going at in tbe school Also. I am a grea have a heart thre says after 27 yean, we are here champion and advocate far wha's going an. because of thoee kids. Anything we can do to Many times I am ore and about siofag don lov­ xhaoce their tdocttioti has got to be done.* ing coSte... some at k is the tace-to-foce. oneOlsen: *1 think I have a lore far learning; I am on-one verbal tha you can't share wito tbe conalways looking far ways to improve and see munity tha they may are be able to ga through wha’s ore there and try new things. I think I the newspnper ot through hearsay. It's Inga start would fit well with wha we're here to da I per* tha I be oa and shoot and be seen, tha I be severe; I'm willing to do whatever it takes. I Ike available. Once you establish those one-oo-orses work, so I'm oa afraid lo pa in time. I like to be then next time they are liable to pick up the a school fanctions.1 think I ga along foiriyweU phone and call. The more crunmunication you with people. I am patiere. sometimes 1 would cat get to the community about wha your atolike to be more patient* dents are doing, the more sappat you have.* Other candidates wbo interviewed far the Olsen: T think it is importare to be visible, superintendent's positiai were: Mike Dodge, the accessibie and involved in tbe community so tha principal of Heritage High School re Sagiaaw you have a flavor ai the beartbea at the commu­ Township Community Schools since 2001; nity The superintendent represents the district in William Lamnu, the superintendent of Superior those activities end so the primary focus is on the Central School District since 1995; snd lack district snd wha needs to happen here. I would­ Wallington, the superintendent of Bellaire Public n't want to be so involved m civic otganixaticos schools since 2002. ■ha I wasn't accessible here. I think hi a nnl Davenport, Knsaa and Olsen will return to area, such as this, probably a la ot yoar commu­ Maple Valley for a second iuserview wito Ae nity activities take place a the school. I know school board on Monday. July 12. The firn inter­ you have some supporting orgmiroiais, Linas view will start a 7 p.m. snd church organizations tha sre very active and priase tme to project? Deveuport T tank Ike superintendent tan to be totdlrrtaal leader... at diflmat ktade of MKJTARYOUTY Kim Kramer �The Hasenge Banner - Thureday, July 8. 2004 - Page IS LEGAL NOTICES noboocn tab mortgage executed on July 27, 1996. by NG TO COI LZCT A DEBT. ANY BtFORMATION Mortgagor, io Hipster of Deeds tor Bany County. Mtahigan or August 7, 1998 as Document No. 1016251 (the 'Mortgage'), on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo an tortobtertnoOT. as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid to the amount of Sixt; Eight Thousand Rve Hundred Thirty Ono and S4/10C Doian M o< tfte <Mto of Ms notice. Indudtog principal and interest, and other costs secured by toe Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at Mortgage, and the power of sate to toe Mortgage having become operative by reason of the defauft. NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. July 29. 2004, al 1«J o'clock to the afternoon, at PO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATKJN WE OBTAN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. rescinded by the1 (30) days from the date of auch sale. Doted: Jdy 1.2004 IMnstroot Savings Bank. FSB MBar, Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (7/22) Defauit has been made in the condtoons of a mortgage .naw by Joshua J. Austhof and Kimberly ed aotefy to the return of the bid Wood Jr., a stogie man. original mortgagor^), to June 27, 2001, and recorded on July 9, 2001 to instrument 1062752, snd assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending. Inc. es aseignav by an assignment dated June 27.2001 recorded or. August 2, 2001 to instrument 1064068, to Barry vided. noftae is hereby givon that said mortgage wifi abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241 a. in THtt RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTI NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufi has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage marie by Usa Ctoeser, un unmarried woman, original mortgagors). to union reoerai oanx ot inoianapocs, a reoerai Savings Bank. Mortgagee, doted August 9. 2000, and recorded on August 11. 2000 to instrument 1047992, to Bany county records, MtaNgan, on MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deann M Gray, and Dorman L Gray, a wife and hueband, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortg^e Group, toe.. Mortgagee, dated November 7. 2001, and recorded on February 14, 2002 to instrument 1074922, in Barry county records, Michigan, on *993 and recorded March 5, 1998 to Instrument Number 1008454. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, rs successors and aaeigne. as nomi­ nee tor Oto Kant Mortgage Company. • Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duty known date t«reof toe sum of Eighty-Rve Thousand Six Hundred Rtty-Eight And 83/100 Dollars ($85,668.83). including interest at 8.625% per date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty And 49/100 Dolars ($116.620 49) including interest at 6.625% per annum. December 18. 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in Instrument Number 1057568, Bany County Records There is claimed to be duo on such mort- Ono Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four And 53/100 Dolars ($157,474.53). indudtog totereat at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort- tNn property located to Bary County. Mtahigan. described to the Mortgage as fofiows: THE NORTH 1/ 2 OF LOT 56 ANO THE N0RTH1/2 OF LOT 57 OF HAROENDORFF ADDI T10N TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTMGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 929 N. Church St.. HaNtoga, Mtahigan. Notice Ot THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In “tat event, your demegee, damages. if If any, shall be Umlithat i County Courthouse in Hastings «» 1:00 PM. on August 12. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Bany County, Michigan, and are described Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria TowneNp. Barry County. Michigan The redemptton period shall be 12 months from the Dated: July 8. 2004 For more tokxmotion, please cal: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA. suc­ cessor to interest by merger to Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Flo *026492F01 am.. Throe Hundred Thirty-Sa and 45/100 Doflars ($102336.45) indudtog interest at be rate ot bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premioes. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 <X) PM, on July 22.2004. Said premises are situated in ViHage of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 125. Middleville Downs AddMon No 6. according to tf.s recorded plat thereof to Uber of Plats, on Page 61. The redemption period shal be 6 months from County Courthouse to Hastings at 1W PM. on July 22.2004 Said promisee are situated to Charter Township County Courthouse to Hastings to Bany County. Michigan al 150 p.m. on July 15,2004. Northeast 1/4 at Section 5. Town 3 North, Rango 8 Wool Hastxigs Township. Barry County, Michigan Tbornappie, Bany County. Michigan, and are The redemption period shal be 6 months from the doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Jura 17.2004 FC W 248.5031312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, a Federal Savings Bank 30400 Tategraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-6822 Rte *018991F03 own- accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case Lol 88 of Nofikes Lake Shore Ptet No. 1, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber Sectton 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, doocribed as: bogtontog at For more information, please cal FC C 246.593 1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, toe. Shore Plat No. 1, as recorded in Uber 5 at Plats cn Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-6822 Re *019630F02 oouttm (6/17X7/8) utes West 211.0 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East 58.89 feet; thence North 10 degrees 9 minutes East TMB RRM 8 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WKX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMARON WE OBTAN WM_L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON feet to the point of beginning. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. §800.3241*, in which case the redemption period that event, your MORTGAGE SALE - Defaul has boon marie to the conditions of a mortgage made by John K-Powors. a married man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 12. 2003, and recorded on August 14,2003 to instrument 1110974, to Barry County records, Mtahigan. on which mortgage there is daimod to bo duo at We date hereof the sum of MORTGAGE SALE - Defauh has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Seventy-Nine And 75/100 Dofiars ($146,779.75) , indudtog totereat at 8% per annum. d pro­ the eum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred FortyThree And 96/100 Dollars ($66,443.96). toduJng Interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort- be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. vided. notice « hereby given that said mortgage wffl County Courthouse in Hastings st 1O) p.m., on August 5, 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 .*00 PM. on July 29,2004. Said premisos are situated to City of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 33 tool of Lol 2 and the East 10 foot of Lot 3, mort1 Parcel B: Commencing at the Southeast comer a single woman, original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2001, and recorded on April 18, 2001 to instrument 1056286, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort- running thence North 01 degrees 37 minutes 36 thence South 01 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from beginning. Subject to highway right ot way over the Easterly 33.00 feet thereof. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sals. Dated: Jufyl, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott.P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Cystoma , Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5622 Rte *027771F01 doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 24. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage corpora­ tion, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 File *027248F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Maxwofi J. Erskine III end Gloria L Erektoe. husband and wile, original mortgagorfs). to EquiCredh Corporation of on May 26. 1998 in Incbument 1012511, to Bany Ninety Thouaand EigN Hundred Seventy-Four and 53/100 Dolars ($90,874.53). indudtog totereat al 1055% per annum. , .Jjndar toe power of tdacontetoed in paid mort­ gage and tha statute,toaudi case made and pro­ be forectoeed by a sate ot the mortgaged prerNsas, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 pjn.. on. promises are situated to Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described thence South 228 feet thence West 225 teat thence South 154 feet thence West to the center of Little Thomapple River, thence Northerly along the center of said river to too North Section Ino of Section 21. thence East to point ot bogtontog. The redemption period shal be 12 months from Duted: July 1,2004 For more information. please cal: FC R 246 593 1305 Trod & Trott. PC. Attorneys for EquiCredit Corporation ot Ml 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *027636F01 ««■ FORECLOSURE NOTICE T MORTGAGE SALE - Dofeu# has boon made to the condteorw of a mortgage made by Anthony J. Wright, a stogie man, individual, original mort­ gagors). to Crossland Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 20.1995, and record­ ed on December 27.1995 to Uber 648 on Page 53. to Barry county records, Mtahigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo to the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Fifty-Four And 28/100 Dolars ($61,054.28). Indudtog Merest al 8% pet annum. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredoetog mort­ gagee can rooand too sate to too overt a 3rd party ages. Many, are limited soiefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Doted: Juno 10.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration sof’8 and assigns, as nominee lor Old Kent Mortgage Company, a MtaNgan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 200.0206 be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on BARRY COUNTY: Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County. MtaNgan. and are described os: Town 3 North, Range 9 West: thence South 14 rods tor the place ot bogtontog; thence South 35 rods: thence West 10 rods: thence North 35 rode, thence The redemption period ehal be 6 months from toe accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case Dated: July 8. 2004 FC D 248.593 1309 Trott s Trott, p.c. Fargo Home Mortgage, toe., successor to totereat by merger to Croaaland Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rte *028396F01 , Zoning Board of AppMfe wB conduct a pubic hear­ ing for the fdowing: Lonottoir 5215 North Shore Dr., in Secaon 3 of Bany Twp. 12x30-8 deck that would create a front yard satoack of 2441 (the minimum is 27-8) and onto an exfsdng 5-8 (the minimum is 1041). to the RL-1 zoning dtetrict. Location: 10702 Wildwood Rd., to Section 4 ot and erect an 11x15-8 addMon and a 8x1841 doth WSdwood Road (9.341 bom right of way), the mini­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BALE TMB RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COUFC? A DEBT. ANY BVOMMRON THAT WE («TAM WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaufi haa been made to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing totereat M 10.000% per annum made by Chris Taytor and Robin Taylor, husband and wife. Mortgagor, to Hamilton Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, on November 15.2002 and recorded to Berry, Slate of Michigan, on December 17, 2002 to Document No. 1093832 of Mortgages, and subse­ quently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there is duo, as of the date of this Notice. the total sum of $87,983 87. plus interest provided. Notice is hereby given that on August 5, 2004, at 150 p.m, local time, said Mortgage shal eat bidder al tha Barry County Courthouse. County of Bany. Stale oi Michigan, (that being one of the pieces of holding Circuit Court to said County), ot the promise! described to said Mortgage, or some partofthem. The premisos doocribed to said Mortgage is located to the Township of Thomapple. County of Barry, State of Michigan and legally described as: A pare* of land to the Northeast 1/4 ot Section 22. Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing t the North 1/4 of said Section 22; thence East 748.4 feet, thence South 41 degrees 05 minute? East 610.04 feet to the beginning, thence South 41 degrees 05 minutes East 220 feet; thence South 57 degrees 25 minutes West 200 toot; thence North 41 degrees 05 minutes West 220 tool, thence North 57 degrees 25 minutes East 200 feet to the beginning. 9301 Ftokbeiner Road Tax Identification No. 08-014-022-013-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemotion period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Doted: June 23. 2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1996 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Hott, Ml 46842 (517)699-4629 (7/22) THNFBMN A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may be ad eoiefy to the return ot the bld amount ten- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Tobias, and Gina Tobias, husband and wie, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . Mortgagee, dated January 19.2001. and recorded on January 24. 2001 in instrument 1054237. to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Twenty-Nine And 88/100 Dollars ($138.029 88). including interest at 8 25% per Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ bo forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1W PM. on July 22. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the South 40 acres of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, said point, lying West 800 feet from the Northeast comer of said south 40 acres , thence East. 600 feet lo the East line of said West fraction­ al 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South along said East line to the south line of said Section 7; thence West along said South bne. 300 fee*; thence North parallel with said east line. 904.58 feet: thence West 300 feet; thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: June 17,2004 For more information, please call FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *026742F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: JU S. Fox, a single person to Terra Funding. Inc.. A Colorado Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1998 and recorded March 31. 1998 to Document No. 1009691 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Wette Fargo Bank. NA. fka Wets Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee for Southern Pacific Secured Assets Corporation. Cotteterattzed Asset-Backed Notes Trust. Series 1996-H1, by assignment dated March 23. 2004 and received by and recorded to Barry County Records on April 21. 2004, on which mortthe sum of Rfty-Fwe Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($55,493.92) including interest 1334% per annum. debt and any Mon MORTGAGE SALE - Defeul has been meds to the conditions of a mortgage made by IGMBERLY NIXON A MARRIED WOMAN aka KIMBERLY LYNN NIXON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG­ ISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC. SOLELY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER LENDER IS CTX MORT­ GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated September 26.2003, end recorded on September ». 2003, es Instrument No. 1114536 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is dekned to be mneteen thousand one hundred seventy three and 58/100 Dolars ($119,173.58). indudtog interest al 6.875% per annum Under the power of sale contamad to said mortvided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB Under the power of sale contained in said mort- vided. notice « hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00PM on Thureday. July 29. 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Barry. Barry County. MtaNgan. and are described as: The South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, also that part of the South 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, tying Westerly of the Center of Highway (Brooktodge Road), in the TowneNp of Barry. County of Barry. Swte of MtaNgan. Commonly known as 14980 Brooktodge Road. Hickory Comers Ml 49060 The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: June 18. 2004 Waits Fargo Bank. N.A . fka Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee tor Southern Pacific Secured Assets Corporation. i998-H1. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequtodre Rd Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Pub: 6/24 - 7/22 Our File No: 04-22206 or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 10O p.m. on August 12. 2004 Said premiaes are situated n TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Land situated xi the Township of BaMmore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at the South 1/4 comer of said section; thence North (XTSTTO-East. 331.50 feet along the West bne of said Southwest 1/4; thence North sg’Sg’OS’ East. 65683 feet; thence South (XT27-49’ West 331.49, thence South 89^9W West, 657 72 faet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Tax Parcel Number: 08-02-014-450-20 The redemption period shall be 12 months from tbe date of such sate Dated: July 8. 2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 480095616 For Information please csB: (7/29) (248) 540-7701 Turtle Rock Dr. (8-8), the minimum is 25^ from rigN of way in toe RL-1 zoning dtetrict Location: 4186 N M-43 Hwy. to Sectton 20 of Carlton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to oonobud a egress, the maximum is 1,250-8, with one ingress and egress per Section 4.44. . , Location: 650 Lake Dr.. to Section 4 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 7x12- toe side yard (2.3-8). toe minimum la 641. and erecting a detached acceaaory buldtog tool la too high (19-8). the maximum is 16-8 from grade level RL-2 zoning district. Timo: 730 pjn. Site inspection of the above doocribed proporty(ies) w>H be completed by the Zoning Board of boned time and place. Any written response may be maled to the address listed betow or taxed to (269) 948-4820 public inspection at the Barry Court, Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Ptease cal the Planning Office at (289) 945-2190 tor fur­ The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the with disabilities at the meettogtoearing upon ten(10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wri Jng or calling the: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269)945-1284 Debbie Smith. Barry County Cleric �Page 14 - Thursday. July 8.2004 - The HasUnpa Banner Library children get a close-up look at world of dog sled racing Peter Odren treated young reading club members at the Hastings Public Library last Wednesday to an inside look at dog sled racing as part of his "Mushing a Trail" pres­ entation. Odren started the show by describing the anatomy of a sled to the kids, using an actu­ al dog sled as a visual aid. From there, Odren showed the kids how to hook up the harness to the sled in order to for the dogs to pull it. One interesting part of the presentation was when Odren described the different positions a dog can hold when pulling a sled. A "lead dog" is in the front and tends to be one of the strongest dogs on the team. These animals have to take directions well, be in great condition and set the pace for other dogs to follow. "It means they're listening to you and not being silly,” one young reader said. Following the lead dog, “Swing Dogs" are in the middle. Their job is to run. They have a lot of room to move from the front of the harness to the back, but they must keep pace. Spare dogs also spell the lead dog when they get tired. The “Wheel Dogs” are in the back behind the swing dogs. Their job is to steer the sled. Odren described all the supplies one would need on a long sled race. The sup­ plies included gloves, goggles with reflec­ tor tape, a knife, a fire starter, water, a spare headlamp and a compass. Finally, the kids got a chance to meet and greet two actual sled dogs before they grabbed so;ne prizes on the way out the door. Next week Professor Anson Pantz (Pete Stobie) of the Kalamazoo Nature Center will present “The Great Big Discovery” Wednesday, July 7. at 2 p.m. in the Hastings Public Library. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL.. The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 SUS AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $150 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtup mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies A Lotus, Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. CaU (269)208-9223. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. CaU (269)345-1173. INTERIOR PAINTING: Neat 4c Clean, honest, 20yrs. References. Mike Heatherly, (616)334-3550. CABLE INSTALLER/INCOME HOOK-UP: to $18/ Hr! Great benefits! Flexible TIDY HOME CLEANING hours! Many needed! Will SERVICE meeting all your needs. Weekly, train! (616)949-2424 Jobline cleaning monthly or just that one time fee. occasion. AU workers are CONSTRUCTION/ SKIL­ bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. CaU LED TRADE LABOR: to $20/hr. Many types! Com­ (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ mercial I residential! Start 8508. now! fee. (616)949-2424 Peter Odren informs young listeners on proper sled-dog racing supplies. ^POLICE BEffT< Jobiine WEIMERINER PUPPIES AKG Ready July 16th. SilD1STRIBUTION/WAREver/gray, $500. (616)374­ HOUSE (BEER COMPA­ NY): to $45,000/year. Many 8373 positions available? Entry/ skilled. Start now! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 1+ bath home, nice yard, ga­ ADMITTING/ rage, $650/montn, $300 FOR SALE: 1991 Torn reel PATIENT master, 7 gang reel mowers, SCHEDULING: to $14/hr. down. CaU (616)437-2665. hydraulic lift. Good condi­ + full benefits! Good peo­ skills. ASAP! KALKASKA COUNTY: 6A tion, $4,000 obo. Call ple/office (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. (269)948-4190. beautiful acres, ideal recrea­ tion base, short drive to state OP­ land, Manistee River and FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel WAREHOUSE/HI-LO to 514/hour. ORV trails, includes drive­ master 7-Gang, reel mowers, ERATORS: good condition. $5,000. Call Many needed now! Perma­ way and cleared site. nent! Lots of OT! (616)949­ $26,900, $500 down, $330 (269)948-4190. 2424 Jobline fee. month, 11% land contract FOR SALE* Cushman Aera­ www.northemlandco. com tor, 24" drum type, 3 point or Northern Land Company, hitch. Great shape, $750. Call 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ 1-800-968-3188. (269)948-4190._______________ rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon fo! MATURE WOMAN TO sprayer, skid mount 5hp care for my four children in Briggs 4c Stratton engine, FOR SALE '96 Dutch mo­ my home 8-10 days per $750 Call (269)9484190. bile home, 3 bedroom, 2 month, no weekends, ages 9­ bath, central air, asking 17, non-smoker preferred, $40,000. 722 Redwood Dr., reliable transportation a 2 FREE GARAGE SALE Hastings, Lot 46. (269)948­ must references needed, signs with your ac< that runs 1902 Monday-Friday, 5pm- (269)598-7039. in any of our papers. Get 6pm. them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ the front counter. RY OUTLET: lot model TY NEEDS S PECIAL PA­ clearance sale, homes from RENTS FOR SPECIAL GARAGE SALE FRIDAY, $37,600. CaU today 1-877­ FOSTER KIDS: Do you July 9th; Saturday, 10th 738-1090. have time to help a child 9am-?, 2520 Tanner Lake with special needs? FoUowRoad, Hastings. Coke tins. WE NEED TO make room. a abuse and neglect many Barbie dolls, Maxine cups, New homes coming in. Sell­ dren are entering foster antiaue sewing machine and ing current models at great care with emotional, devel­ mucnmore. discounts! Lot models range opmental, and learning disa­ from 1,280 sq.ft. to 2.280 sq. bilities. The Family Inde­ ft. Prices range from $45,200 pendence Agency is commit­ FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A to $67,000. CaU Grand Value ted to giving you the sup­ motorhome, 27,000 miles, Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ port 4c education you need runs great $25,000. Call 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ to care for special needs chil­ ia. (269)838-8909. dren. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or // more teens, or give time 4c $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN structure to a delinquent mattress set (in plastic). teen/pre-teen. Also needed: Brand new, never used! homes with enough energy, King, $150. (517)719-8062 time 4c space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to- HASTINGS 4 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)2044)600 6 PIECE AMISH BED­ ROOM: complete bed w/ head, foot, log rails. Cedar post, hand built, $475. (517)719-8062 BIG COMF.' COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green 4c khaki, $475. (269)948-7921 BURGUNDY CHAIR W/ OTTOMAN, $200. (269)948­ 7921 HOUSEFUL OF FURNI­ TURE 3 rooms, appliances, kitchen table, bedroom set (2 months old), $2,500 new sell $1300/best. (517)204­ 0600 MEMORY FOAM BED: mattress, box. Space age Vis­ co NASA foam. Temporpedic style, queen, never used. New $2,600 - sell $595. (517)204-0600 mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet, (2) Indi­ cate interest in August 26 In­ formation Night in Hastings, and/or (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, September 9th-October 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517)543-5844 anytime & 84 HARLEY DAVIDSON: Super Glide 1340 EVO., rub­ ber mount, runs strong, 5 speed trans., chain drive, Arleness head lamp, CraneMi 4 ign. Asking $12300. Very Sharp! (269)367-9700 H, 2 600/16 TIRES suitable for light trader 795-9225. A Hastings reading dub member gets aquainted with a sled dog at the library last Tuesday. Stolen Nashville ATV recovered Hospital bug zapper stolen BATTLE CREEK — An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) stolen from a HASTINGS — Hastings officers are investigating a stolen bag residence in Nashville three years ago was recovered June 30 when zapper taken from the emergency ambulance entrance at Pennock officers from be Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department conducted Hoqalal. • traffic rtmg on an XIV 4-wheel vehicle m AermfieM. > Thutbeft was reported trxpoiica July 1*1:43 am after an ER. Investigators from the department’s Pennfidd Township Law employee noticed it missing from where it usually hangs outside the Enforcement Team were on routice patrol when they supped the ATV operated by a 17-year-old male from Pennficld Township with another 17-year-old male from Fennfield Township male as a pas­ senger. Further investigation revealed that the ATV. a second ATV and a trailer had been stolon from a residence in Nashville in 2001. Sgt Max Saxton aaid that while the teens have been accused of stealing the vehicle on the day they were found riding it, they are not suspects in the original theft. Saxton said ia an interview Imt week that while the second ATV and trailer have yet to be located, his department 'has received some good leads* since the traffic stop and hope to locate the original perpetrators. The driver of the ATV was arrested for possession of a stolen ATV and lodged in the Calhoun County Jail A warrant for the arrest of the passenger is being sought ou charges of minor in possession and hindering and obstructing a police officer. Stolen Jeep recovered on M-79 HASTINGS — Hastings Police Department officers were called to An Meade Auto Sales June 29 ajn. after owners found one of their vehicles bad been stolen sometime during the early morning hours. The stolen 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo was scheduled to have the engine repaired and waa in poor running condition The vehicle was later recovered at 2 pm. oo M-79 near Chartton Park, abandoned by the side of the road. It appears the suspect was able to start the vehi­ cle by hot wiring the ignition after breaking out the steering column. A possible suspect was seen in the area described as a while male, early 20s. short brash cut light colored hair (possibly red), medium build, wearing a dark colored T-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information to this persons identity is asked to call Hastings Police at 945-3744. Delton man held In escape HASTINGS — John D. Russell, 38, of Dehon. was charged June 29 with a felony count of escape from Barry County Jail on June 16. This felony count is punishable by four yean and/or $5,000 in fines. There is also a habitual offender second offense notice on this count because Russell was convicted in Barry County Circuit Court in February 2004, which increases the penalty to one and one-half times the maximum sentence, a maximum of six years. Man faces assault charges CASTLETON TOWNSHIP- Joshua J. Miller. 25. of Hastings, was charged June 24 with two misdemeanor counts of domestic vio­ lence. assault and battery, oo June 5. one felony count of criminal sexual conduct third degree and one felony count of attempted crim­ inal sexual conduct third degree, between May 1 and June I. The two domestic violence charges hsve s penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 fines each. The first charge of CSC is punishable by up to 15 years in jail and tbe second charge of attempted CSC is punishable by five years in jail. Traffic accident injuries minor MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - There was a traffic accident on June 30 at south M-66 and east M-79 near Maple Grove. There were minor injuries reported. A 13-year-dd girl was trapped in the Durango with a pop-up trailer behind it, which had to be towed out on a flat bed wrecker. building. Tbe zapper was taken sometime between midnight and 1:40 a. nt Three elderly people Injured BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - An elderly man and his two eld­ erly female passengers were found injured in an accident July 1 at south M-37 Highway and eaa Dowling Road. Tbe unconscious man and one of the lathes were flown by Aeromed to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Man arrested on 3 warrants ORANGEVILLE - Terry L Hall was arrested oc July 1 for two felony warrants out of Hastings Police Department and a warrant from Michigan State Police Post in Hastings, charging him with domestic violence. Hall waa followed by officers aa be arrived at his home and he refused to come out or let officers in. He was finally apprehended and housed in Barry County Jail. Man arrested In knife threat HASTINGS — HPD officers arrested Scott Minnich. 18, from Hastings, on July 2 on a warrant authorized by the Bany County Prosecutor’s office for felonious assault after be allegedly threat­ ened a 19-yearold male, also from Hastings, with a knife be pulled from his pocket The incident was alleged to have occurred oo June 27 at an apart­ ment complex in the 1600 block of N. Ear Street after words were exchanged about loud music that Minnich *.j blasting from his car stereo. He was taken to Barry County Jail without incident Two females struck by vehicle CARLTON TOWNSHIP — TWo unidentified femtles walking along the side of East Brown and Usborne Road were otrock July 2 by a vehicle, untamed head and leg injuries. They were transported to Pennock Hospital by Lakewood EMS on July 2. ' Drunk driver found In ditch JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Kalamazoo woman and ber boyfriend were found in a burgundy Ford in the ditch on July 4. Marcella Hoffman. 41. had catted a local towing service for help and the call was relayed to Central Dispatch. When officers arrived, they found Daniel Moore, 42, of Richland passed out in the driver’s seat He was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor and taken to Barry County Jail. Traffic stop leads to arrest HASTINGS — A routine traffic stop Monday turned into a drinking and driving charge against Michael Hirneiss, 20, of Vermontville. He was stopped at east M-79 and south M-37 and his blood alco­ hol level on the preliminary breath test was 0.08, the limit under the new lower drunk driving law. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 8. 2004 - Page 15 I i I TO SAVE OUR FARMS WE MUST SAVE OUR CITIES TO SAVE OUR CITIES WE MUST SAVE OUR FARMS Look around Michigan. You'll see farmland and scenic beauty disappearing at an alarming rate while great spaces in our cities sit empty and unused. our land is critical to tha Mun of Michigan. Together they Fewer employers. Fewer jobs. And a shrinking tax base. agree that uninformed and outdated land use policies Our farms and our cities are inextricably linked to one another. But outdated land use policies often do not allow development to occur where it threaten our landscapes, our ability to create and keep jobs, and our great places—both urban and rural. is most needed. Nor do these policies adequately protect our farms, forests, Last year, the bipartisan Michigan Land Use Leadership and other scenic places. Focusing our resources to support commerce centers Council brought together these diverse voices. and agricultural production areas can help us maintain open spaces and Together, they forged broad agreement on more than support the future of agriculture. Working together, we can wisely plan 100 recommendations to plan a stronger and more development where it’s supported by existing infrastructure. And, we can prosperous future for Michigan. Join them. create a beautiful and inviting Michigan that people will come to, and our children will want 1 to come home to. ~ I III i A® IV E*9I HOKMASSOCMnONOF SO REALTORS' ww imrealtors coni MICHIGAN CHAMBER COMMERCE www michamber coni BUEAE www rnpcproiects.org www michiganfarmhureau com Land Use Leadership Council www rnichiganlandi&e oro DETROIT BRANCH www detroitnaacp or2 �Page 16 - Thursday. July 8. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Here are winners of Charlton Park's 4th of July contests Chariton Park held its Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration last Sunday and here are the contest winners for the games: Sack race Ages 7 and under — Girls: Baylee Geer of Wyandotte. Jenna Ehredt of Dowling and Jesse Slaughter of Hastings (tied for third). Boys: Jason Slaughter of Hastings. Alex Coe of Holland. Ages 8 to 11 — Girls: Kayla Reed of Bluffton. Ind.. Olivia Carter of Delton. Sarah Taylor of Hastings. Boys: TJ Taylor of Hastings. Matt Carter of Mid'and. Ages 12 to 15 — Girls: Nina Carter of Clinton Township. Megan Carter of Midland. Jessica Lee of Hastings. Boys: Zack Scofield of Hastings. Biair Williams of Bluffton Ind.. Jay Carter of Midland. Ages 16 and older — Women: Vai Slaughter of Hastings. Bonnie Coe of Holland. Melinda Rice of Hickory Cotners. Men: Matt Luna of Battle Creek. Matt Ramsey of Delton. Chris Carter of Rochester N.Y. Three-legged race: 10 and Under — Drew Geer of Wynandotte and Brandon Hildertrick of Houston Texas. Dane and Andrew Carter of Homestead. Siera and Shelby Fetterolf of Traverse City. 11 to 15 — Megan Carter of Midland and Nina Carter of Clinton Township. Zack Scofield and Ryan Curtis of Hastings. 16 and Older — Blair Williams and Time Reid of Bluffton. Ind.. Pat and Ryan Wolter of Holland. Melinda Rice of Hickory Comers and Shelby Reed of Bluffton. Ind. Watermelon seed spitting contest: 10 and younger — Boys: Alex Luna of Battle Creek. Kyle Reed of Bluffton Ind. Girls: Lauren Coe of Holland. Katla Reed of Bluffton Ind.. Sarah Taylor of Hastings. 11 to 15 — Boys: Blair Williams of Bluffton Ind.. Joe Batdorff of Vermontville. TJ.Taylor of Hastings. Girls: Becca Batdorf of Bluffton. Ind.. Jessica Lee of Hastings. Elizabeth Doiten of Hastings 16 and Older — Men: Pat Wolter of Holland. Jesse Heinscn of Nashville and Micah Aseltine of Olivet (tied). Women:Shelly Reed of Bluffton IN. Watermelon eating: 7 and under — Isiah Taylor cf Hastigns, Zackery Rice of Hickory Comers, David Bas of Battle Creek 8 to 11 - Elizabeth Wolter of Holland. Olivia Carter of Clinton Township. Emily Ballard of Gaylord. 12 to 15 — Megan Carter of Midland. Ricky Ransey of Delton. Zack Scofield of Hastings. 16 and older — Nick Carter of Clinton Township. David Jansma of Vermontville. Jennifer Shoebridge of Hastings. Wheduarrow race: 10 and under: Jason Slaughter and Joshua Ehredt of Hastings. Olivia Carter of Clinton Twp. and Emily Ballard of Gaylord. 11 to 15: Megan Carter of Midland and Nina Carter of Clinton Township. Ricky and Casey Ramsey of Delton. Zack Scofield and partner of Needle in a haystack: 5 and Under — Jared Schantz of Nashville. Jenna Ehredt of Dowling. Kaitlyn Luna of Battle Creek. Baby cn>r.l: Sophia Borgman of Bellevue. Kaitland Rice of Hickory Comers. Taylor Beard of Delton. Most freckles: 15 and under — Blair Williams of Bluffton Ind., and Maranda Ivcr of Bartle Creek (tied) Alexander Iver of Battle Creek. Grant Wolter of Holland and Laurie Ann Welling of Ionia (tied). Pie eating: 7 and under — Tervin Bas of Battle Creek. Grace Jansma of Vermontville, Jared Bowers of Delton 8 to 11 — Elizabeth Wolter of Holland. Zachery Doerr of Lansing. Grant Wolter of Hastings. 16 and older Blair Williams and Tim Reed of Bluffton Ind.. Darrell Slaughter and Dave Ehredt of Hastings. Matt and Brian Ramsey of Delton. GK*T BASBML GREAT FANS. C8UT FM. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES! CATCH THE YANKEES I ! J-AD GRAPHICS FAMILY PASS TO CATCH THE YANKEES • FRIDAY, JULY 9, AT 7 PM ] (Present this pass and family enter* free!) [ See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium » ■wwAsttkcrBEkysBlmLCon • NLNU81 ! Holland. 12 to 15 — Kellie Bowers of Delton. Zach Scofield of Hastings. Pat Falax of Delton. 16 and older — Chad Ramsey of Delton. Joe Soucie of Jenison. Water relay: (families) The Carter Family of Midland, including Olivia, Nina. Megan, Al, Syvia, and Nate. The Bradman Family of Lansing, including Lisa. Allison, Taylor. Mackenzie and Kam. The Lauterbach Family of Mason, includ­ ing John. Helen, Luke, Jacob and Isack. Straw bale Ums: Age 17 and under — Girls: Casey Ramsey of Delton. Chelsea Taracks of Dimondale. Emi lee Scorckis of Delton. Boys: Zack Scofield of Hastings. Chad Ramsey of Delton, Ricky Ramsey of Delton. Age 18 and Older — Women: Melinda Rice of Hickory Corners, Lisa Bradman of Lansing. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.drwlsbacttmotors.com Locally Owned A Operated Do you know why we soy we hove Barry .County's #1 Rated Service Dept? BECAUSE WE CAN!_ ^EfTomi Guthrie Prairieville Township Supervisor . I Exceeding Expectations is a. Family Tradition Enc&wtboch Prttttta GMC August 3, Primary Don Gentry Salts Mgr Bams Signs. Sotos Pstd for by: Amy Rper. Salts Chris SUvemon. Francs Mgr JeU Honea. SOts JAmyTort. Sotos ManAMdt-7 Tub. Thj* fa M Citizens to Elect Tom Ottdme. Prime v ilk Township Supervisor 7301 Mdo Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-07-15.pdf 406ca3623d900534f801623e35d6fdc3 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST Walk the walk for education See Editorial on Page 5 Hastings VOLUME 151. No. 29 by Heather A. Reed month is scheduled for noon Friday, July 23. and will focus on Barry County tetr its in the Aug. 3 primary election. Invited to appear are incumbent Sandra James and challenger Marlin Walters in the Third District; incumbent Ken Neil and challenger Hoot Gibson in the Fourth District; incumbent Jeff Mackenzie and challengers Michael Callton aad Jeff Noteboom in the Fifth District; and incumbent Thomas Wing and challenger Jeff VanNortwick in the Seventh District Rrtl District Commissiooer Donald French and Eighth District Sixth District Commissioner Clare THpp will face Democrat Dee Lowell in the Nor. 2 general election. The winner Staff Writer Deputy Dar Leaf’s lawsuit against Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer was dismissed July 12 by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Holmes Bell. The suit, filed April 4. 2003. alleged that DeBoer removed Leaf from his school liaison position and failed lo assign Leaf as a court officer in 2 matier of "First Amendment Retaliation." Leaf is running against the sheriff this year in the Aug. 3 primary election. Both are Republicans. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court after a police union arbitrator had ruled in favor of DeBoer and the county on a grievance relat­ ed to the school liaison officer position. Leaf accused DeBoer of acting in retaliation for Leaf’s circulating a petition in favor of the pro­ posed legislation liberalizing the carrying con­ cealed weapons (CCW) law. his teaching of a gun safety class, and his association with Dave Stevens, president of the local chapter of the National Rifle Association (NRA). Leaf’s contention was that DeBoer retaliated against him for his political beliefs, activities and associations in a way that would stop his being able to exercise his First Amendment rights. Leaf also has alleged that he suffered a "materially adverse change" in the terms and conditions of his employment when he was removed from the school liaison officer posi­ tion and reassigned to night road patrol. DeBoer, in his deposition, testified lhat Leaf was removed as school liaison officer because he wanted someone else in lhat position, that he turned in reports late, and had not acted on the sheriff’s request that he involve more children in summer programs. Leaf has said that al a meeting Aug. 16.200 1. DeBoer lold him lhat he was being removed because he had been in that position for three years and it was time to give it to someone else. Judge Bell states in his 17-page opinion that evidence Leaf and his attorney have submitted is not sufficient to prove that DeBoer removed him from the school liaison position because of his political beliefs and associations. In his written opinion. Beil also stated that Leaf was reassigned to a job he held for nine years, and he suffered no loss of pay or benefits. The collective bargaining agreement that gov­ erns all sheriff deputies' employment gives the sheriff the nght to direct, hire, promote, trans- There have been rumors that some independent candidates may file before the deadline later this month. The Ftrt Friday public affairs series, sponsored by the Barry County Drmix relic Committee, customarily is bold on the first Friday of each month, but because of the approaching primary, two candidate forums are being held this nmeeh to give voters a chance to read Editor Barry County has received a Department of Homeland Security grant for more than $300,000. the County Board of Commissioners was told Tuesday morning. Emergency Management Director Jim Yarger told the board. “We have to spend it all or lose it.” The funds used to come from several dif­ ferent sources affiliated with public safety, but now they come under one umbrella — Homeland Security. He said plans for the money already tMs weekend include upgrading the emergency manage­ ment department’s computer and electronic equipment, upgrading the radio system for The downtown merchants in Hasting, wiB be busy for the annual Sidewalk Met Friday and Saturday. Joly 16 and n. p.m. Prices for the books range from 75 cents to $6. with a couple of books going for as much as $20. For true book enthusiasts there will be a pre-sale book event for Friends of the Library members or for anyone paying the $5 admission fee Thursday. July 15. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See SHERIFF SUIT. pg. 2 fire services, an accountability system for all responders countywide, for law enforcement terrorist prevention, an upgrade for underwa­ ter breathing apparatus, law enforcement training and cyber security. The actual grant total is $308,016. Yarger said one requirement is to hire a solution area planner. He recommended hir­ ing the position out on an hourly basis for up to $34,000 annually. The person in that post would help administer grants and handle paper work. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandra James stressed that not one penny of the fund­ ing for a solution area planner will come from See HOMELAND, pg. 2 Administrators' wages frozen The sale, are planned for Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m and Saturday from 9 a.tn. Tackle. Shoppers who get hungry can slop in at or.- of the several restaurants in town. The annual used book sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Hastings Public Library, will be under a tent on the Courthouse Lawn July 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on July 17 from 9 a.m to 3 Steve DeBoer based on seniority. Judge Fisher in his deposi­ tion slated that he consulted with the other two judges District Judge Gary Holman and probate Judge Richard Shaw) and three court adminis­ trators and advised DeBoer they preferred a candidate other than Leaf. Leaf sought damages in an amount in excess $75,000 for each of the two counts, for a total of by David T. Young the vote is held. •am Friday forums are held at the Jefferson Hall, corner of Green nersoo streets in Hastings. Many merchants will participate, including the new Sporting Colon Apparel Shop, Secondhand Comers. Sunshine Pack and Ship, Club Liv, Anne's Health Foods, Al Fresco. Hodges Jewelry. Antique Mall. Help Hardware. Bartow Florist, and many more. The Sidewalk Sales will be primarily on State Street and along a few side streets such as Jefferson. Even some merchants that are not downtown will be corning down to the main area, including the Pennock Health Services Gift Shop and Bob's Gun and Dar Leaf fcr. assign and retain employees in positions within the sheriff’s department. The judge also ruled that Leaf did not prove his assertion that DeBoer did not reassign hin to the court officer position because of his polit­ ical beliefs and associations. DeBoer testified in his deposition that he brought Circuit Court Judge James Fisher the names of three appli­ cants for the court officer position. Though in the past some candidates for court officers were Homeland Security sends $308,000 to Barry County 3. on page 2 PRICE 50C Leafs suit against DeBoer dismissed County Board forum is JulyJ Janes Thursday. July 15. 2004 No raises at Delton, either First runner up (on left) Rebecca Dufresne and the new Miss Barry County Adrienne Naylor celebrated at the end of the Miss Barry County Pageant on July 10. Adrienne Naylor is winner of Miss Barry County title by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Adrienne Naylor was selected as Miss Barry County Saturday night at the annual scholarship pageant held at the Thomapplc Kellogg High School auditorium. Naylor performed a breathtaking dance as her talent and spoke firmly about her platform promoting early childhood education, including her dismay about the"No Child Left Behind” Act. First runner-up Rebecca Dufresne had the audience laughing as she performed a mono­ logue featuring an Appalachian actress perform­ ing as "Juliet.” Pageant producer Cheryl Peters introduced the 11 young women competing for the title. She was later joined by outgoing Miss Barry County Miranda Covey. Entertainment during the evening was pro­ vided by dancers from Harmony Dance Source in Middleville. Following an evening of "Motown Magic.” friends and family were invited to an afterglow party. This gave family and friends a chance to talk and congiatulate the contestants. In addition to Naylor of Johnstown Township and Dufresne of Rutland Township, contestants for Miss Barry County included girls from across Barry County. The girls were judged on their pre-pageant interview, fitness, evening gown, talent and on stage poise when answering a question. In addition to Naylor and Dufresne contest­ ants were Amanda Fisk. Jessica Griffith. Latisha Smith. Amanda Sink. Sadie Bowerman. Jessica Julius, th.rd runner-up Andrea Beilfuss. Kristy Hall and second runner-up Amanda Bccktel Pageant director Kelli Leep presented Covey with photo albums detailing her year including the Miss Michigan Pageant in June. She praised all the contestants and encouraged them to con­ tinue to work for success. Peters, the producer of the pageant, told the audience. "We hope to distribute $2,700 in scholarships at this pageant. This is much more than the $250 given al the first Miss Middleville pageant five years ago.” Girls ages 17 to 23 will be able lo gel an application for the 2005 pageant next spring by Marek Westover Staff Writer Administrators’ cont.acts were renewed for the Delton Kellogg School System at Monday night’s meeting of the Board of Education. There were no increases in wages for the administrators at Delton for the 2004-05 aca­ demic year. Most Hastings school officials also had their wages frozen recently, al) because of tight budgets. A rundown of the salaries, administrators and positions is as follows: • Sheryl Downer, controller. $61,200 • Paul Blacken, high school principal. $83,130 • Rick Arnett, high school associate princi­ pal. $71,732 • Brooke Bailee, middle school principal. $77,061 • Man Buckhannon, middle school assis­ tant principal. $65,674 • Brenda Pickett, elementary principal. $74,460 • Robert Jansen, elementary assistant prin­ cipal. $61,200 • Michael Garvey, director of athletics. $65,994 • Janelle lies, director of food service. $46,920 • Tom Hughes, director of operations. $44,370 • Louise Angelo, director of special pro­ grams. $64,655 • Jack Schutte, director of technology. $53,040 • Ron Archer, superintendent. $97,500. In other business, the school board: • Approved election of officers, with Sandy Barker as president, Paul Hughes vice presi­ dent. Elizabeth Matteson as secretary and Sharon Boyle treasurer. • Approved bids for the Phase IV part of the bond issue. The school is under budget by more than $1 million for the project and will use any remaining funds to address issues that have been discovered relating to the struc­ tures. The bids were awarded in categories and they include: for general trades the bid accepted was from Mugen Construction: for masonry the bid accepted was from Lynn Masonry; for 'he joint sealants the bid was accepted from Midwest Building Maintenance; for the doors, frames, and hard­ ware the bid was accepted from Bosker Brick Co.; the bid for aluminum, glass, and glazing was accepted from Battle Creek Glass Works; the bid for lath, plaster, drywall, and acousti­ cal was accepted from Cook-Jackson; the bid for flooring was accepted from Ritsema Associates; the bid for painting was accepted by H & H Painting, the bid for mcchanicai was accepted from Bosch Mechanical Contractors Inc.; the bid from electrical was accepted from Pylman Power. Inc. The two bid categories of temperature controls, and test, balance and commissioning are in the process of being selected. • Heard from a woman who spoke on behalf of the paraprofessional position in the See DELTON, pg. 3 �P«9» 2 - Thursday. July 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner presented with the Red Rose Caution for out­ standing service and dedication to the com­ munity. Campbell has been involved in com­ munity sen ice for more than 30 yean starting with the Hastings Police Department in the early ’60s. He began to work part time in 1965. both at the airport and at the police department, help­ ing clean up the airport by day and working for the police at night In 1970. Campbell began the first of 20 years as a volunteer for the Hastings Fire Department, and in 1979 be was elected to City Council, where he served until 1996, when he was elected mayor He also served two ’erms on the Hastings Planning Commission before taking office. During his tenure as mayor. Campbell con­ tinued to serve on the Planning Commission. He oversaw the expansion of the town’s waler plant and the inclusion of the Thomapple Riverwalk by three miles by working with his council to get land grants signed, and to get the industrial incubator. Campbell also worked with council to get the majority of the town’s roads resurfaced “so that visitors would feel welcome. "I owe all of my success to having a great council and a great staff,” Campbell said. “We worked well together and got things done ” Campbell stresses the importance of local politics, saying that it all starts at that level. “To me. local politics is where the heart is,” Campbell said. “If you’re just in it for politi­ cal gain, then you're in it for the wrong rea­ sons." Campbell often shared his methods of suc­ cess with other cities.. He was vice president of the board of direc­ tors for the Michigan Municipal League when he retired in 2003. During that time he visited more than 60 Michigan cities to gain and share advice on local politics. He also went with the MML to Lansing to lobby for better local funding through revenue sharing. Campbel) was the first to install a city manager form of government "1 always tried to make people happy. Campbell said, “You can’t always do that but 1 always tried because my heart will always be in Hastings.” Former Mayor Frank Campbell, with his wife. Linda, is honored with the Red Rose Citation presentation by Richard Shaw. New Hastings Rotary Club President Sheree Newell (right) accep: the Rotary pres­ ident's gavel from outgoing President Sandy Nichols NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Two more blood drives scheduled Two blood drive*; are scheduled in Hastings this week and next One drive will be from I to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Moose Lodge, 120 N. Michigan St. The other will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green S. Officials with the American Red Cross say the blood supply is in a delicate balance, with supplies of negative blood types criti­ cally low. Tlie blood flow from donors to hospital patients continues to ebb despite wide­ spread appeals on the state level, leaving Michigan with about a 24-bour supply of important blood types like O-negalive, Anegative and B negative. The Great Lakes Region issued an appeal in late June after a relentless decline of I donot s decimated the blood supply and left , much of the state with less than a day's worth of blood. The Red Cross considers three days safe and adequate, while a fiveto seven-day supply is considered optimal for meeting ongoing medical and disasterrelated needs. While an influx of blood donors shored up the supply before the Fourth of July, the number of donors giving blood in the last few days is following a consistent pattern. Blood donors must be at Beast 17, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in gener­ ally good health. To learn about blood drives in this area, call 1-800-GFVE-LIFE or 945-3122. Fountain Fridays series continuing A Reasonable Facsimile will perform July 16 al the nest session in the Fridays at tlie Fountain series. The duo of Anne and Rob Bums will explore Renaissance music in a relaxing atmosphere. Popular singer Kitty Donohoe brought I her Michigan-inspired folk music and old- fashioned tunes to the Friday at the Fountain concert on July 9. Music begins for each session in the series at about 11:30 am. and ends at 1 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts are held in the Thornapple Art Council Gallery at 117 State St. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair and their lunch and enjoy the music. The concerts are supported by the City of Hastings and the Thomapple Arts Council. The other planned concerts are: • July 23 — Josh Doc and Da v c Rcddncr with jazz standards. : • July 30 — Thistle Dew, Fiddle & Celtic Music. • Aug. 6 — Thomapple Players will pres­ ent tunes from the past five musicals and mure. For more information, call the TAC at 945-2002. 12th Depot Day set for July 31 The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society has announced that plans are well under way for the 12th annual Depot Day celebra­ tion at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum on Emerson Street Saturday. July 31. begin­ ning at 10 a.m. The museum and displays will be open to the public. Admission will be free to this day-long event with entertainment, food and home town fun. A tribute will be given to honor the funer­ al home business in Lake Odessa. This recognition includes the same business that has been in operation in Lake Odessa since 1887, under the ownership of George A. Weed, Stephen Haight, Walter Wortley, Frederic Baine, Clare Pickens, Arlo Pickens, Gary Koops and presently Cook Funeral Home directors Pied Cook, Brad Cook and Lee Cook. These individuals and their families or descendants will be honored at 1:30 p.m. that day for their contributions to the histo­ ry of the village over the years. A permanent display will be unveiled to chronicle the his­ tory of this business. The society is seeking any information, photographs or memora­ bilia related lo the funeral home business in Lake Odessa. Anyone who can assist in any way with this project is asked to contact Lynda Cobb at 616-374-7518. ‘Day In the Garden' tour will be July 17 Five distinctive home gardens in and around the Hastings area are the focus of the Thomapple Garden Club’s seventh annual garden tour Saturday, July 17. The event, billed 11A Day in the Garden is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During those same hours, the club will sponsor a Garden Thyme Market, featuring garden art and related items, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Featured during the tour will be the gar­ dens of: • Lori Kenyon, 5625 Lacey Road, Dowling. • Mike and Claudine Hill. 5775 Greggs Crossing Road, Nashville. • Randy and Robin Selleck, 417 Grand St, Hastings. • Terry and Sue Albrecht. 731 W. Bond St, Hastings. • Jane and Robert Power, 2238 Bachman Road, Hastings. Tour tickets with maps are available in advance for $5 in Hastings at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop. Tickets are available on the day of the tour for $6 at the Thornapple Garden Club’s booth at the Garden Thyme Market. The club also will have raffle tickets there for prizes donated by local businesses and indi­ viduals. Proceeds go to the beautification of the Hastings area. For more information, contact Tour Chairperson Barb Benner at 269-945-2986. Farmland survey must be filled out Rotary welcomes new president, honors former Mayor Campbell by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern Hastings Rotary Monday honored former Mayor Frank Campbell and watched the changing of the guard in the local club's pres­ idency. from Sandy Nichols to Sheree Newel). Newell says she hopes to use her new posi­ tion to be a mentor to youth in the communi­ ty Newell has been a high school counselor for tK- Hastings School System since 1996. She has assisted students in scheduling, career goals and vocational counseling. As president of Rotary, she will work with ninth through 12th grade students as part of the Interact program, which that assigns stu­ dents to youths in the Hastings community to help them develop leadership skills and provide a posi­ tive influence to the community’s youth. “I believe in the community and in working with youth.” Newell said. “My father was involved with the Rotary Club when I was growing up and ever since then it has been very important to me.” Newel) will supervise the weekly meetings at the Rotary Club, organize the Leadership Camp at the Hastings YMCA and the Life Leadership program, which is made up of nine Hastings High School Students from the tenth through the twelfth grade. She is also in charge of club’s International Project. This year the c.tub will work with the Lansing Sunrise Foundation Ju provide medical sup­ plies to a hospital ii ‘ Newell has been mentor and a leader variety of organizat ons that helped her pre­ pare for this respon: ibility. In addition to her duties as President off the Rotary Club Newell has been a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program of Barry “I feel very strongly about this organiza­ tion. and I'm there to be of service. Newell said. Newell also has been a member of the Charlotte Optimist Club, a menionng pro­ gram. for eight years and served as secretary and vice president. She worked with the Michigan Career Coordinators Committee for five years and is now president. Newell says she hopes to bring all of this experience to her new position, hoping the club will still remain as a prominent influence in the lives of the communities youth. "Our mission is to build a better communi­ ty through service, leadership and a better community." Newell said. Former Mayor Frank Campbell of Hastings from January 1996 until December 2003 was ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CITATION RED ROSE C**rp6*a This Is To Certify. That fricAty** s ths day criedfor OtHSTANONGSETMCE to hs community. and in particularfor City erf to Mr ^id faietty** on. withholding kind words never until the Fnend b gone' In Testimony Whereof. we hereby inscribe our Signatures this && day of MX* Sttfuty AJicA^Ad County for four years. CASA is a volunteer based organization that works with the Family Independent Agency and foster car homes to provide court appointed services to youth. Co A Miia ■cartwr HOMELAND, continued from page 1 the county and no local office space would be used. “It sounds like a good deal for us,” said Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie. In other business at its meeting Tuesday morning, the Barry County Board of Commissioners: • Approved a contract for $91,800 to con­ struct a six-foot high fence around the city­ county airport. The Marquette Fence Co. will do die work and Mead Sl Hunt of Lansing will do supervision. County Administrator Michael Brown said. Mead & Hunt will “provide documentation to the state, saying the project met all require­ ments.” Commissioner Donald Nevins asked if the project had been subject to bids and was assured it had. MacKenzie said the fence was needed because. “There have been problems with snowmobiles and people using the airport property for recreation." Of the $91,800 total cost, only 5 percent would be absorbed jointly by the county and city, meaning each would pay about $2,200. • Heard a couple of complaints about the Commission on Aging. Hoot Gibson, a candidate for the County Board in the Fourth District, asked why a group of senior citizens meets regularly at the Elks Lodge when they have a new senior cen­ ter. Ken Neil. Gibson’s opponent in the Aug. 3 primary, accused him of "showcasing" or grandstanding and suggested he bring the is.-ue instead to the COA Board. "Senior citizens have a right to go where they want to,” Neil said. “They’re having a good time there.” Gibson said. “1 don’t want the COA to compete with the Elks." It was brought up that the issue is the result of Harland Nye’s being dismissed from the senior center for making “inappropriate” remarks. Nye since then has invited seniors to the Elks for music and dancing. Another citizen from Carlton Township claimed a neighbor of his, “kind of a lot like an adopted grandfather." wasn’t getting home health aid services any more from the Barry County COA. but nursing people were com­ ing instead from Wayland. Later in the meeting. COA Director Tammy Pennington appeared and explained that the client in question had contracted services elsewhere through the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Region III and head no interruption of services. "The AAA uses a variety of vendors" she explained "The client always has some say in the choice of the vendor.” • Approved the Area Agency on Aging implementation plan after hearing a presenta­ tion from Tim McIntyre, director of Bumham Brook. Battle Creek. The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board is still accepting input on the Farmland Preservation program. A survey was published in the June 22 issue of the Reminder. Board members urge county citizens to take a moment to fill out the survey and return it to the MSU Extension office. It SHERIFF SUIT, continued from page 1 should only take about five minutes to com­ plete. "We need input from the community to help identify priorities - so do your part and provide us with your feedback." said Barry County Ag Agent Dennis Pennington. For more information, please call Pennington at the MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. priate. DeBoer said in a prepared statement. "I was pleased to receive the judge's opinion and dis­ missal of the lawsuit. This was never an issue of retaliation. He (Leaf) followed the process of not less then $150,000. reinstatement of his position as school liaison officer or a compara­ ble position, back pay and other lost benefits from his removal from the school liaison posi­ tion and failure to reassign him to the court offi­ cer position, and legal costs and fees as appro­ filing a grievance, as stated in his labor con­ tract. and the arbitrator ruled against him. It is unfortunate that the county and I were forced to defend ourselves twice in this matter. "The sheriff has to make personnel decisions It was noted that rhe AAA provides $335,000 a year in support of senior citizens in Barry and Calhoun counties. • Approved a recommendation from the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone an A-R property along M-37 to C-3 (large commercial), which will conform with existing zoning in that area. The property, which is for sale, includes a mobile home and torn down bam. It now can be used for large commercial enterprise, such as a “big box” store. • Agreed to the recommended pay grade level increase for the District Court chief account clerk and for Circuit Court judicial secretary/ADR clerk. The latter position also has been renamed to chief clerk. • Approved the Pine Rest Employee Assistance program for $15 per employee for up to $3,750 annually. • Was told by Commissioner Wayne Adams that the number of surveys returned by resi­ dents on the issue of farm land preservation was somewhat disappointing. He said there were 137. Commissioner Tom Winfc said, "It’s a little bit of an unscientific survey, but it does give us direction.” • Agreed to appoint Michael Brown as employer delegate, with all necessary expens­ es, to the Midiigan Employment Retirement System annual mreting Sept. 21-23 in Grand Rapids. on a daily basis and is given the authority in the constitution and in the labor contract. This (lawsuit) was politically motivated and unfortu­ nately cost the taxpayers money in the process " show that any problem the sheriff had with Deputy Leaf’s political beliefs were connected to his ousting from the school liaison position and being passed over for the court officer’s Leaf, when contacted, declined to comment, but referred this reporter to his attorney. Katherine Smith Kennedy of Pinksy. Smith. Fayette, and Hulswit in Grand Rapids. She said, in a prepared statement. “Though we do not agree with the outcome of the deci­ sion. Judge Bell wrote a thoughtful 20-page opinion, and we encourage anyone interested to read the opinion. What it ultimately came down to was that we were unable lo present enough evidence of causation.' in other words, the facts, as the judge saw them, weren't enough to position. “We personally believe we would have had a better chance at success had other folks from the community and department not had their own fears of retaliation and been able to testify on Dar Leaf's behalf. Though we are disap­ pointed we do not regret bringing this matter to court. We believe we have sent a strong mes­ sage that the type of treatment that Dar Leaf believes he received because of his political beliefs should not be tolerated.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 15.2004 - Page 3 Maple Valley superintendent search field narrowed to two by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer After a second round of interviews with the final three candidates the Maple Valley School Board narrowed the field down the field to two. Kim Kramer, assistant superin­ tendent for Plainwell Community Schools since 1989. and Linda Olsen, who has served as superintendent of Arenac Eastern School District since 1999. Though school board members all referred to Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport, who has been in the dislrict for four years, as ’a great guy.' they declined to give him the nod as a finalist, citing his lack of experience in central office adminis­ tration. Trustee David Favre, who did the reference checks on Kramer, said that he talked to the superintendent of schools in Plainwell, the president of the school board and one of the teachers in the district. Fsvte said all three confirmed that they were happy with Kramer's job performance that his dismissal from Plainwell was due solely to budget cuts. They said they were happy with his work effort, that he was a very hard worker and he was a good manager and administrator... He played a very important role in getting the two levies passed... he was part of the pro­ gram that went out and sold the tax program to the community... he is capable of making hard decisions and following through to make sure things happen." Administrative Assistant Jill Booher, reporting for absent trustee. Mark Shoemaker, said that Shoemaker also called the superin­ tendent of the Plainwell School District and him whether on not he would hire Kramer again. Booher said that Shoemaker reported the superintendent replied, "in a heartbeat." Booher went on to say. 'As far as Linda is concerned. 1 am not sure who Mark spoke with, but be said that everyone be talked to again pretty much concurred." added Booher. They said she was honest, very cool in regard to leadership skills — kept calm and made good decisions. She was able to portray a vision for the district and start to lead them forward. Her strengths are in budget. She is very personable, she has lots of energy." On Friday and Saturday teachers, adminis­ trative naff and representatives from thschool board will make site visits to both the Arenac Eastern School District and Plainwell Community Schools to learn more about the final candidates. "We’ll apeak with the people, the setup and then we’il go downtown and go to the restraints, die beauty shop or whatever else and just talk to people and try to get a feel if there are any negatives," said School Board President Jerry Sessions during the discus­ sion, which followed the final interview. "The last time we interviewed superintendents, we did two site visits because ii was really close and the site visits really sorted it out for us." After those site visits, the Maple Valley Board of Education decided then to hire Clark Volz, school chief who recently left to take a job in Midland. Kim Kramer served as assistant superin­ tendent of Plainwell Schools from 1998 to 2004. He recently served as the director of opera­ tions and his duties included facility usage, transportation, food service, facility renova­ tion under 1998, a $19 million bond, and a $25 million bond in 2002. He played a key leadership role in bond proposal develop­ ment, state authorization process, campaign passage, selling of bonds, advertising for and hiring of contractors and the oversight of al) bond related work. He also directed the reorganization of the operations department, including establishing policies and procedures. From 1889 to 1998, his duties at as assis­ tant superintendent of Plainwell included serving as the director of curriculum, person­ nel, and all student services, including special education, transportation, food service, custo­ dial, maintenance and driver education. He initiated the district school improvement team and revamped the curriculum study cycle. Kramer also negotiated all contracts with three different unions and two employee asso­ ciations. He developed, conducted and super­ vised staff development activities. trict served seven member districts with staff development. ITV and technology services, and programs to improve student learning, research, planning and curriculum assistance. In addition to those programs, which were funded through cooperation of the members, the education district sought and administered various grant opportunities lo expand student learning. Concurrent with her work for the education district. Olsen worked as faculty and facilita­ te tor Hamline University master’s in educa­ tion program, Willmar Learning Community. Kim Kramer He was a member of one and chair of a sec­ ond North Central Outcomes Accreditation Team for Sturgis High School and Jackson Park Middle School. Wyoming. MI. Kramer chaired snd organized the countywide Curriculum Directors Group. Kramer’s other experience includes serving as a principal in the Homer Community School District from 1984 to 1989; assistant secondary principal for Standish-Sterling Community Schools 1980 to 1984; and a teacher for Otsego Public Schools 1977-1980. He has also worked as a salesman for two companies in the Kalamazoo area from 1973­ 1977 and a training officer for the United States Marine Corps Active and Reserves 1970-1976. Kramer received his bachelor of science degree in psychology and mathematics from Western Michigan University. He earned a DELTON, continued from page 1 computer lab at the high school. She touched on the importance of the lab for the students and the help that is provided to them. She said, “I think it’s vital for them to keep that lab open " She added that many students use the lab because they don’t have a computer at home or if they need to use the printer. Students use the lab for a variety of classes and projects, 'including power point which will be held the third Monday of the month (except for July 11 and Dec. 13). The official posting place and publication are in the Hastings Banner and at the superinten­ dent's office. It was also designated deposito­ ry/safety deposit box is at the National City branch in Delton. The board also approved of Board Agents as Norman & Paulsen P.C. as auditors and the attorney win be the firm of Thran, Maatch & • Approved the payment of the June bills and the budget amendment • Installed the new board members, as Joseph Noto and Sandy Barker were re-elect­ ed to the board. • Received a report from Superintendent Ron Archer on the progress of next year’s school improvement plan. The developed plan will be brought before the Board at its August meeting. * • Approved a variety of action items, including the board’s coming meetings. Nordberg. Also outlined in the action items was deputy secretaries for the Board are the Superintendent’s secretary. The Southwest Barry County Development Team Representation will be Archer and Barker. They also designated an authority for legal documents as a combination of the Board president, treasurer and secretary or the The Fall coaching positions were also approved at the meeting. • Approved the dairy bid from Cedar Crest and the bread products bid from Nickles Bakery. • Heard a report from Superintendent Archer concerning the construction. He said there were lots of positive things under way and that they are getting many items accom­ plished. t Some slow arris arc die roofs, where bad weather has been a hindrance in construction. In the coming weeks mere win be addition­ al information distributed to parents and staff about the construction and new parking/driving layout On the area of the budget Archer said the budget crunch is an “issue across the state, Delton is not alone.” He also said “this is a revenues issue” and to “hold elected officials responsible” for the current state of issues. Final cuts for the district will be outlined in the coming weeks. Two Hastings teachers recalled by Marek Westover Staff Writer Two teachers in the Hastings School sys­ tem were recalled from layoff by the Hastings Board of Education Monday night Central Elementary third grade teacher Tricia Mosley and Southeastern Elementary fifth grade teacher Kelly Petersen were invit­ ed to come back to work after being part of a group of teachers given layoff notices earlier this year. Teachers affected by the layoffs were fin­ ishing up their seccod year with the schools, and recalls are done by seniority, said Superintendent Christopher Cooley. The recalls were approved by the board after the district had the opportunity to look at enrollment numbers and at staff movements in the system. With some movements in the school system, there were openings created, allowing for the recalls. In other business the Board of Education: • Elected board officers for another aca­ demic year with all board members remaining in their positions, including Patricia Endsley as president, Michael Hubert vice president, Donald Myers secretary and Eugene Haas treasurer. • Accepted the office and affidavit of eligi­ bility for re-election for Patricia Endsley and Eugene Haas. • Adopted a resolution for continuance for the designation of the board’s treasurer, secre­ tary and director of finance as signatories on checking accounts, and authorized the super­ intendent and assistant superintendent to approve withdrawals from savings accounts. • Designated Hastings City Bank. MainStreet Savings Bank, Sand Ridge Bank. Bank One, Fifth Third Bank and the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus as depositories for school system funds. The board also approved a resolution to continue accounts until July 2005 with Hastings City Bank and Sand Ridge Bank. • Approved the schedule for the 2004-2005 board meetings at 7:30 p.m. in varying school location as follows: Aug. 23. Sept. 20. Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20. Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 28, April 18, May 16 and June 20. • Authorized the administration to charge tuition and/or transportation fees if appropri­ ate to non-resident students during tlie 2004­ 2005 school year. Because most students out­ side a district enter the school system during the “Schools of Choice” window, they do not face the issue. • Designated agents for the board, with Superintendent Christopher Cooley author­ ized to accept and sign documents. Barbara Hum, director of finance, is designated for the purpose of issuing and posting notices of des­ ignated meetings and alternates include Janice Karasinski and Paula Allerding. • Approved annual retainer contracts with Thran, Maatsch and Nordberg for legal coun­ sel for the 2004-2005 fiscal year and the board’s auditors, Norman & Paulsen. • Approved to arrange with First Agency Inc. of Kalamazoo lo provide student accident insurance coverage with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company during the 2004-05 school year, which can be purchased by par­ ents and guardians. • Adopted a resolution for continued mem­ bership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the 2004-2005 school year. • Awarded food service products contracts for the 2004-2005 school year to Cedar Crest for dairy products and Perfection Bakeries for bakery products. • Approved the breakfast and lunch prices for the 2004-2005 school year with cost out­ lined as full-price breakfast at $1; for a reduced price breakfast 30 cents; SI.75 for a full-price type ”A” student lunch; for a reduced-price type “A” lunch 40 cents; and $2.25 for an adult lunch. • Accepted a gift from the Pleasantview Elementary PTO for $2,000 to be used for the purchasing of carpeting for Sue Kelly’s class­ room at Pleasantview. The board also accept­ ed a gift of computer equipment valued at $44,289 from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Aug. 23, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. Meal choice cards available for some seniors in county by Patrida Johns Staff Writer Some senior citizens living in townships within the county have the opportunity at least until Sept. 30 to eat out four times a month with a new meal choice card available through the Commission on Aging. Meal choice is a program offered through the Area Agency on Aging that allows senior citizens to eat at designated restaurants. When this program was first suggested, the Commission on Aging was concerned that the use of the cards would negatively impact the funds available for the dining meals program. Because of a grant, the program in this area has now been funded through Sept. 30. The following is a brief rundown of where the meals can be obtained through use of meal Assyria townships. • Assyria Township residents also may dine at the Riverside Cafe in Bellevue. The card is renewable at least as long as cards: • Residents of Prairieville, Orangeville. Hope, Barry and Yankee Springs townships can dine up to four times a month at the Prairieville Inn. • Thomapple Kitchen will be host to sen­ iors from Yankee Springs. Rutland. Irving and Thomapple townships. • The Bedford Steak House will recognize cards from residents of Johnstown and funding is available. Senior citizens are asked to contribute $2 to each meal. Any senior citizen living in the above townships can get a meal choice card through the COA. They should first make an appoint­ ment to come in to apply for the card. For more information, call the Barry County COA at 948-4856. The office is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Linda Olsen master of arts degree in educational leader­ ship in 1979 from WMU. and completed 33 hours of graduate studies; in educational lead­ ership at WMU and Michigan State University. Kramer’s certification includes 30 hour secondary continuing leaching certificates in psychology and mathematics; and administra­ tor certificates in secondary administration, chief business official, central office adminis­ tration and superintendent. Linda Olsen is superintendent of the Arenac Eastern School District, a rural district nf approximately 400 with a general fund bal­ ance of about $3.5 million. More than 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced priced lunch. The district has experienced declining enrollment during the last decade. Olsen was the Central Lakes Education District Director from 1996 to 1999. The dis­ As the planning and educational services coordinator for the SW/WC Educational Service Cooperatives in Southwest Minnesota from 1994-1996. Olsen’s responsibilities included fiscal oversight of budgets, grants and contracts, planning of staff development activities for teachers, students, administra­ tors and support staff serving more than 100 school districts in the region. National Diffusion Network Coordinate, and Quality Schools facilitator. Olsen’s other experience includes: serving as a consultant to the North Dakota Telecommunications Council; Rural Education State Project Leader for the North Dakota State University Extension Service; staff development for MSU Cooperative Extension, assistant professor. Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service; counselor for foreign exchange stu­ dents, counselor and case worker for Catholic Family Services and K- 12 substitute teacher in California and Michigan. Olsen earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics education from MSU in 1970; a master in family studies and a minor in psychology from MSU; and a Ph.D. in extension education from MSU in 1992. Her licenses include: Minnesota Administrative, superintendent and principal; and Minnesota Teaching, met NCA standards. She previously had licenses in Michigan. California and Washington. The Maple Valley Board of Education is expected to make a final determination in a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 19, in the administration office board room. Bench at county fair gardens to memorialize Sarah Halliday by Patrida Johns Staff Writer The public is invited to attend a dedication at the Bany County tan Thursday. July 22. for a bench installed' in memory of Sarah Halliday, between the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and the 4-H Children’s Garden. The dedication service r ill take place at 9 p.m. just before the first candlelit garden night of this year's fair. • Nancy Anderson and Julie Vandermeulen have worked over the last several months to create the appropriate memorial. In a grant application they wrote, “the objective of the memorial is to remind our 4­ H youth, leaders and community of the sig­ nificant contribution Sarah Halliday made.” Both Vandermeulen and Anderson says they have great memories of Halliday, who died in an auto accident earlier this year. They noted how much she loved helping 4-H youth. “Even though she never had children of her own, hundreds of 4-H members called her mom," Anderson says. “My fondest memory of Sarah was her generous gift of a pony named Bucket She had raised him and then passed this special pony from family to family. He brought many smiles and great 4-H Fair experiences to chil­ Sarah Halliday dren in Barry County " Anderson has included a picture of Bucket One memory many have is that Halliday prized an angel pin she had been given in honor of her work with 4-H. Vandermeulen and Anderson also remembered Halliday's generosity with her time and artistic talent Both hope that the bench helps everyone remembers Halliday's contributions of time, in the memorial. talent and laughter. Barry County Fair begins Saturday by Patrida Johns Staff Writer This year's Barry County Fair has a little bit of everything for everyone this year, beginning with the focus on 4-H events Saturday and Sunday. July 17 and 18. Anyone who wants to know what Barry County young people arc thinking should defi­ nitely plan to attend the communications compe­ tition on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the variety trm. Whether the illustrated talk, speech or demon­ stration features livestock or non-livestock top­ ics. they are sure to be amafring. On Sunday talented youth will sing, dance and act on the variety tent stage. This is a great chance to see young people from across the county bring their special gifts. This year there will be musical entertainment in the variety tent Monday and Tuesday evening. July 19 and 20. and more on Thursday and Saturday. July 22 and 24. at the walk by free stage. Now in 2004 the fair harkens back to the roots of rural culture while celebrating present day developments. There will be lots of laughter, some shivery thrills on the Midway rides but also time to think and explore and discover. It doesn't matter whether people come to fair to see the animals, the gardens, the thrill shows or even to indulge in that one time each year explo­ ration of "fair food." There is something for everyone at this year's fair. The W.G. Wade midway rides open at 6 p.m. Monday. July 19. It is pay one price of $12 (but $2 off coupons are available) night. The Thunderfloor Cloggen return Monday, Wednesday and Friday with free shows at the walk by stage al 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. The lively music and dancing makes some people want to “kick up their heels." Enjoy three nights of "pedal pulls* as children compete for prizes in semi final meets on Monday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 21. The finals will be held on Friday. July 23. AU meets begin st 6 p.m. and are organized by Puff the Dragon. Those who enjoy horses can w ateh the harness racing at 1 p.m Saturday, July 17, and Sunday. July 18, and at noon Monday, July 19. This year this is Michigan Trotting Bred Racing immediately following the regular har­ ness racing. The Michigan Trotting Bred event is for smaller horses and sulkies. There are dressage and jumping trials at the hone ring at 4 p.m. Monday and youth horse judging on Tuesday on Wednesday at 8 a.m. The Wagonwheel professional rodeo starts at 7 p.m. in the grandstand on Wednesday as well. Tickets cost $9 for this show. More horse judging takes place throughout the week. On Thursday, the Youth Horse Judging contest is followed by fun games and activities. Visitors can see really big horses on Friday morning w ith the youth and open class draft horse judging beginning at 9 a.m. With an always excit­ ing "Speed Show" Saturday. July 24. at 1 p.m. See FAIR, pg. 16 �Pape 4 - Thureday. July 15. 2004 - The Hastings Banner In My Opinion’ column was off base on COA millage DeBoer’s experience warrants re-election To the editor: The primary race for Barry County Sheriff affords the voters a choice of three distinct candi­ dates. I am urging the re-election of Sheriff Steve DeBoer to return him to the office that he has clearly earned over the post 10 years. I can make this statement because I have known him for 33 years. The office of sheriff of any county in this state is not for someone who has not proven an ability to supervise, manage and administer that office. In Barry County, the sheriff’s department has a $3 milboo budget with 50 employees. This compris­ es nearly one-third of Barry County's entire budg­ et It is not a position for a novice. DeBoer has time after time shown he has the leadership, wisdom and experience for tough deri­ sion making. He has always made decisions that were in the best interest of taxpayers, though not necessarily popular with labor union employees. However, he has been fair and open to the com­ ments of those employees. His leadership has resulted in grants being pro­ cured in excess of $1 million. One grant allowed for upgrading of radio equipment for not only the sheriff’s department, but all county law enforce­ ment, this saving the Barry County taxpayers' local dollars. Though his tenure he has brought the Barry County Sheriff’s Department into the 21st centurj in areas of report writing, video arraignment, and jail management Technology upgrades do not simply occur; this is evidence of good sound lead­ ership and good management of Sheriff DeBoer. His guidance as chair of the Barry Central Dispatch has been invaluable in maintaining a high quality dispatch center admired by other counties. The days of Andy and Barney sitting in the jail, with feet on desk are long gone. Today's sheriff must be a leader, collaborating with other county offices, state and local officials, given changes at the federal level. A sheriff must be able to obtain the needed programs for employees, and funding when the local budget can not provide for all of the needs of the department. This is accomplished through interaction with agencies that c?n supply the needs, which ensue the taxpayers of Barry County get the best baug for their buck. DeBoer's track record in financial leadership is clear, he has stayed within his budget even when challenged. There were no escapes from the jail, and quality programs in the jail allow inmates to earn their GED while incarcerated. The entire reporting system was upgraded; in fact our sher­ iff’s department was the fust in the state to go on line with the Department ot .State Police reporting system. This level of professionalism is a culmi­ nation of 23 years experience with the State Police, attending Calvin College and being a grad­ uate of the FBI Academy in Quantico. The two candidates who oppose Sheriff DeBoer have both been affiliated with the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Neither one has held a supervisory or management position within the department. Dar Leaf has never requested or taken the last three promotional tests that have been offered. The voters of Barry County will do well in deciding they are best served by retaining some­ one who is time tested, with the direct experience, and education like Steve DeBoer, versus electing someone who has never held any type of supervi­ sory or management position within the depart­ ment they would suggest they could lead. The taxpayers of Barry County should not gam­ ble with the unknown. The responsibilities of the office of sheriff demand quality and a time tested record of direct experience and education. In this election there is only one, and that is Steve DeBoer Ronald L Neil. Rutland Township (Know Your County Commissionerg ; To tbe editor. This is in response to Mr. Jacobs' *ln My Opinion* column the Hastings Banner of July 8. 1 will preface my response by saying this reply is not authorized or approved by the Barry County Commission on Aging or my mother. Joyce Weinbrecht. who writes a weekly history column for the Banner. 1 hope the board does not ask me to remove myself from my volunteer position due lo this reply, as 1 should not be so silly as to be provoked by Mr. Jacobs' opinions. I will continue to subscribe to the Banner because I enjoy reading my mother's articles, but it's probable 1 will receive my local infor­ mation from a less biased source once she retires from her writing. A little about myself... I am a registered nurse. 1 am certified in gerontological nursing. I have lived in the Hastings/Lakc Odessa area for 20 years. The last 15 years I have been a resi­ dent of Carlton Township. I work as a case man­ ager for the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan covering Ionia. Kent and Allegan counties to help senior citizens and disabled adults link with service to remain living in their home. My family and I also volunteer for sever- al local agencies, one of which is the Barry County COA I volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors for the COA. I was highly offended by Mr. Jacobs' opinion "The COA deserved a new home, but arrogance shown by the board's lack of attention lo public input left me cold." 1 have been honored to serve two terms on the board and would like community members lo know that the board is a wonderful group ot people. I have been honored to work along side of volunteers and have been doubly proud of the COA staff, considering the oonstaru heatAmcism they take from a portion of this communi­ ty I have sat in on as many meetings and COA functions as my schedule will allow and have never once encountered an "arrogant member* for that matter. I find that the public lhat attends to provide comment al the meetings are also very pleasant and supportive. I have watched the process in obtaining the current COA facility and am puzzled al Mr. Jacobs' bitter attitude and can only speculate why be has made the Barry County COA the tar­ get of hit agenda. The right side wan Algonquin Lake suit To the editor: I am Erika Wood, a lakefront property owner for 27 years. My property borders Park f3 at Algonquin Lake Estates. I have a clear view of the access and lakefront and therefore I believe I am informed about what's going on. I joined Mr. Longstreet in putting a stop lo the abuse cf the "ingress and egress only* easements. Some people have claimed we have lived without problems on the lake until this lawsuit That is untrue. Many lakefront owners, myself included, have been concerned for many years about the abuse of "ingress and egress only* easements It didn't seem right that a few non­ lakefront owners should be able lo abuse the raw ment by permanently mooring their boats and installing a dock. We have 102 lots in our neighborhood and it would be impossible for everyone to use the easement as these few fam­ ilies had. It wasn't until we knew our legal rights and that the backlot owners were trespassing, that we decided to put a slop to it In January of 2003 Rob and Cathy Loogsheet and I offered the two families most abusing the easement the right to keep their dock "as is* and allow them to moor their boats for as long as they owned their properties. We received no response. We followed up with another letter in March 2003. again with no response. Because of the lack at response and many hackfol families’ inlent to extend the dock and essentially create a "marina." we asked the court to enforce the dear meaning of the piss as dedi­ cated in 1957. t.e. -ingress and egress lo the shores of Algonquin Lake only." Thankfully, the judge agreed. He said the rasrmrm was nos intended for docks or mooring ot boats. He lim­ ited the park *3 lo one small dock, one family's boat for the summer and one family's boat for two months with no lounging and no tun­ bathing. baaed on the "squatter's rights of these families. We are happy with the decision because the use of the easement is now more limited than what we initially offered. In closing. I would like to thank Rob Longstreet for having the courage to stop the abuse, and realizing that this abuse would have affected all lakefront owners’ property value in our plat Anyone else would have done the same thing, to personally protect their rights and their own property value. Also. I can’t thank the Lakefront Riparian Defendants enough for additional support they demonstrated throughout this difficult time. Erika Wood. Algonquin Lake I pretty much expect to see something nega­ tive in print at least every two weeks. It gets so that 1 dread lo read the Banner any more. I appreciate constructive criticism and being able to express opinion in a free society, but our local paper is beginning to sound like a political bat­ tle ground. 1 am not party affiliated (and now you know why). I'll continue to support pro­ grams that provide needed services, no matter who puts their opinion in print telling me how to vote. I would encourage the public that has ques­ tions about the upcoming election, and money required to continue service at the COA to con­ tact a knowledgeable board member or staff of the COA. better yet come out and ask questions during the board meetings and take a tour. I understand an increase in taxes is not what any of us want to see. but on the other hand.. . if this county wants to be able to continue to pro­ vide crucial service to its homebound and frail elderly population, then we need to support this millage. 1 am not talking about social functioos/dances/concerts/pnrties... I'm talking about having the money available to take care of our own frail elderly with basic service, that's what the COA is all about We have seen many cuts to our elderly service programs from funding sources that we once depended on (staie/federal dollars). If s time now that folks realize that if we want service to be here when our generation needs tty help that we have to continue to build strong programs now. The Barry County COA does not duplicate any other service provided in this county. [taring the past year 50.432 meals were served. 678 seniors attended health educational and recreational programs al the sensor center. 68 fwnilirt received in-home visits and support from the kinship care worker. 1.000 hours of mfoor home repairs were provided. 874 trips io docton' appointments were provided, over 9.000 hours of in-bome RN and nine aide care were provided. My deepest thanks and appreciation to te staff, volunteers, board members and communi­ ty leaden that provide loyalty and support to help provide service to our senior population. You are all loved more thm you'll ever know. By the way. Mr. Jacobs. [11 be voting "yes* to renew the millage and to increase my taxes. I hope you print my letter in its entirety. >--* a,— nr.'^k -v. dki f* Jen Ann wemorcent. Carbon Township Eduori Nou: The -board* Mr. Jacobs was referring to in last week's column was not the COA Board, but rather the Barry County Board of ComnussioDers. .... District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court Middleville. Midi. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissakl, Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Inring Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 6600496. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884. ^KhewVoiir Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washingion, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormete, regional represen­ tative U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al ot Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-UU. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legtolaturo Gov. Jennifer Granhokn. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhoiz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about defining marrriage? President Bush has announced he win push for a constitution­ al amendment defining marriage as only between a man and a woman. What do you think of this idea? Let’s put lake issue to rest To the editor: We hive resided « Algonquin Lake for the past 28 yean and it bis been difficult to observe tbe amount of conflict that has occurred during tbe past two yean over lake access. However, it seems that only when someone tries to atop people from doing what is wrong that conflict comes out in tbe open. We owned a vacant fol for several yean before we both on it and people were trespass­ ing a great deal. All of this happened without oar permission. There was no conflict hreanar we didn't try very hard to stop this from happentng People who have owned lakefront property have never wanted Algonquin Lake to be pub­ lic, as even the boat access has remained pri­ vate. We know cf many stories of old-titnen who lived tat tbe lake and worked hard to keep it private Since this issue has finally been taken to court, we hope tbe judge has issued on me def­ inition of tins eaaemm that people win by harder to aee everyone's point of view. h's time to pot to rest the exaggerated stories about people we have known for a long time lo be very good citizens of tbe Hastings area. David and Sherry Styf. Algonquin Lake Tbe Haatfaaoa Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 AMMedfe Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Ph~w: (289) 945-9554 John Jacoto Frodortc Jacobo Wt rrwoarM rrgpoani Steven Jacobo SacratoryrtMurar •NEWSROOMDavid T Voung (Eotefo Brine GdertlAaaOtanrJdkx) Hrien Mucky Patricia Johns Sandro Poneoao Crihy Ruater rv — r\--------txcu uewner tl»aa- -«T— Maroe RuthZochory BradMBes, Hastings: Angela Norton, Hastings: ”1 absolutely agree with the president. Without a national amendment, dif­ fering state laws will cause a quagmire of regu­ lation.” “I think this is a really good thing. The Bible defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman.” Marta Viergever. Shelbyville: Elizabeth Wendorff, Otsego: Monique Stevens, Hastings: “It is important to soci­ ety that we follow the bib­ lical teachings. I agree with the president.” “I agree with the presi­ dent. God created the bod­ ies of men and women to join together.” “The way the Bible says it. a man and woman is the best way for socie­ "The president should leave people alone. This is not an issue the govern­ ment should regulate.” Linnea IsenhoCT, ty" Middleville: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OmM a* Mondw taugfi RM* MO ajh. to 530 pm . Sakrtay* MO aun to Moon Scott Ommon DanBuerge Row Huston Jonathan Jacobo MavWaa Mm: 525 par yaar to Barry Coway 527 par yaar to aqototog couniaa 529 par yaar atoaatoara POSTMASTER Sarto attaaa ctogaa to. PO ta B Heaanga. M 40Q8BW02 Saond CtoM Poatoga PW «Haa»w.M4KM �The Hasbng* Banner - Thursday July 15.2004 - Pag. 5 Will we truly walk the walk for education? Education is getting to be something like the weather: Everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything about it. We all seem to agree th..e have been some alarming things happening in the Held of learning lately, and it's not necessarily caused by teachers. More likely than not it’s been caused by interference from politicians and too many parents concerned about entertainment and sports and not concerned enough about the process of education. Politicians, too many of whom have little understanding of what goes on these days in classrooms, pass laws they say will hold public schools accountable, but only make teachers and students jump through irrelevant hoops. Just look at what the “No Child Left Behind” program has done. Then there are the funding issues. Here in Michigan just about every public school district is cutting back teachers’ positions, forcing parents to pay for their kids to participate in sports and band and they’re even cutting back on the length of school year, all in efforts to save money. The previous three moves indeed are ways to save money, but they are not ways to improve education. Our State Legislature not long ago created tbe “Schools of Choice” program to allow parents to send their children to other nearby districts, decided to fund education through a 50 percent sales increase and lower property taxes, and gave us the MEAP exams to test our children. Has anything politicians have done in the last 20 years actually improved education? It sure doesn’t seem like it. Some will point to improved MEAP scores, but all that could mean is that teachers are teaching to the test better than they did in the past. Some public officials will talk about other improvements, but actually education is very difficult to measure objectively with figures. But here’s one figure that startled and distressed me. Last week I read that the percentage of American people who have read at least one book in the past year was at an all-time low in 2003. If you can’t read, it's not likely you’re going to leant. When the landmark report “A Nation at Risk" was pub­ lished in 1983, we were challenged to do better. We have failed in the 21 years since. Tbe reasons are many and there is plenty of blame to go around for all of us: • Politicians' interference. • Too many teachers who just go through the motions, lack passion and simply have the kids do workbooks and read textbooks (which they don’t do). • Too many parents who do not get involved with their Elections shouldn’t be popularity contests children's education and do not insist they really team, not just get by. Furthermore, these teacher in-service days, which seem to occur once a month during the academic year, are taking valuable instructional time away from the students. We're a lot better off insisting the students go to school on those days. We should then hold the "so called" framing days on the weekends or in the summer. Perhaps our problems are that we’ve spoiled students, we have too many 'things' at our disposal to entertain us. Perhaps we're too smug and sat­ isfied with the lifestyles were handed to us by our ancestors. Perhaps we all ought lo spend less time caring about what doesn't really matter and concentrate move on what does. If we as a nation are going to compete in a global marketplace we must make sure all are students have the best education­ al preparation available. We're all good at talking the talk about education, but we must be willing to walk the walk. Of course, if a politician like Winston Churchill came to us these days and offered us 'nothing but blood, sweat and tears,' we wouldn't elect him or her. We seem to elect only those who tell us what we want to hear, not what we need to hear. The greatest society in all of history could be seeing the beginning of its demise if it truly does not make education its top priority. Do yourself a favor. Turn off tbe TV and get yourself a book, magazine, or yes, even a newspaper. Maybe your kids will get the idea and put down their video games. Maybe then we'll get back to being the best we can be. It's up to us. And one more thing... Talking about kids. Inside this week's Reminder is our annual Barry County Fair promo­ tional issue. When you look through tbe pages you will find the Barry County 4-H and FFA programs are alive and well. Training our county's youth about dedication, determination and responsibility by exposing them to their programs is making a difference to our local youth. I invite you to attend the fair sometime next week. Make sure you go through the bams and exhibition buildings to see tbe remarkable projects these kids have worked so hard on. We often talk about Barry County offering some home­ town traditions that people enjoy. Well, the fair is about as folksy and down home as anything I can think that goes on locally. Don't miss the entertainment and try some food. It's prob­ ably not on your diet, but the fair only comes once a year, so enjoy —Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics To tbe editor. Politics in general in this county have demuostrared some ignorance in many people lately Why do we vote? Who do we vote for? These are the questions everyone asks, but do we vote for the right people? Do we vote for someone because they will be a good asset for our county and do the right dung? Or do we vole for tbe person who’s more popular and has more signs in yards than the other candidates? I dunk some people in the county have very little intel­ ligence when it comes to the reasons why they vote I’ve beard on more than one occasion. 'I'm voting for so sad so because he/she is the one with the moat signs* And I've also beard. Tm voting for this person because my friend wants each of us. It's the family. Let's perfect the family, with Jesus Christ’s truth, love, nd righteousness, (right-wiseness). Who can perfect the family? Every age is critical to every other. Let's perfect tbe family with Grandparent's Day, Father's Day. Mother's Day, Young Adolfs Day, Teen's Day and Children's Day every day. Where do we start? Let's start with 'yours truly' thafs you and me. What can we use to perfect the family? Why not the truth? The instruction book, written by our Maker, our Creator, (you can't make something out of noth­ ing). Why not the troth with love? (love is , “I want the best for you and I am ready and will­ ing to help you") and righteousness (right-wise­ ness)? The truth with love and right-wiseness. How do we start? We must start with our 'win.* yours and mine. Jesus said, 'If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority." John 7:17. Does this verse warn us about our most pop­ ular enemy, me? I call it me-ism. “Ism" is a suf­ fix (word ending) meaning doctrine, theory or belief Therefore 'self doctor.* This is a very dangerous 'ism.* a very dangerous deceiver and killer Thafs why we desperately need the instruct on book written by our Maker, the Holy Bible. 'Sanctify them by your troth. Your (God's) word is troth * John 17:17. If you will, God will. Where do we Stan? What areas need our immediate attention? (I) How about 'human sexuality'? This can be our greatest joy. the spice of life* or 'sexu­ al perversion* one of the greatest deceivers in life, the greatest regret in life, a killer (even murder and suicide). Left have the truth with love. Jesus said, 'But I say to you lhat whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.’ Matthew 5:28:2. 'Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. Let the husband tender to his wife the affection due her. and likewise also the wife to her husband. Tbe wife does nos have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does nos have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer, and come together again so that Satan does nos tempt you because of your lack of self-control.' I Corinthians 7:2-5. How about 'Two shall become one'? (2) What about money? 'Why do you spend money for what is not bread. And your wages for what does not satis­ fy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good. And let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear. and come to Me. Hear, and Tax money not well spent on farm land To the editor: Tbe average Barry County taxpayer won't get anything out of spending his or her hard-earned money to save someone dee’s farmland. Rural Barry County is full of woods, lakes and open country. Thousands of acres of rural Barry County are stale land, and will remain forever without houses or people. This kind of scheme is not for rural Barry County, and win be a waste of taxpayers* money here. Real estate taxes are already real high here. Taxes here are higher than in Ohio and much higher than Indiana. How do those places get by so well ? It is a shame for interest groups to try to grab federal or stale money available for this farmland to buy it up just because it is available. It is siUy for the sponsors of the scheme to say: To save our forms we must save our dries.' That tax money was not sent to Lansing and Washington for that To the editor: In the recent past I worked as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Bany County. A CASA is a special person in the lives of abused and neglected kids in our community. By visiting the kids on a regular basis, review­ ing all the paperwork in case files and follow­ ing up with attorneys and with the Family Independence Agency on what is needed, they look out for the best interests of children in a court system that otherwise does not have the resources to do so. During my time with CASA 1 had the privi­ lege of working with many good people who Stephanie Fekkes. She arrived for court- well prepared, presented her case expertly and fought hard to represent and protect her clients. Her clients in this case happened to be two small children who had been severely neglect­ ed by their parents and whore future was in jeopardy. Ms. Fekkes was the best attorney I encountered during my time as a CASA vol­ unteer and I remember going home and telling did their best every day to make sure that our court system worked efficiently and effective- my husband about her. she was so impressive. When Stephanie Fekkes was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to replace the retiring Judge Richard Shaw I was delighted. In my view Judge Fekkes has the professional­ ism and the compassion that Barry County Family Court needs. Families in Barry County •y- are lucky lo have her One attorney in particular stood oul as someone who knew her stuff. That person was purpose. I hope the scheme of buying up farmland rights or whatever it ■ called (purchase of devieopmeat rights) is not accepted by the vot­ ers at Barry County. People here had heater look into their high real estate taxes. There are a lot more important places to ure our taxes than on a senetne wim iiok oeneni rot kvugi nunarcu years The movers and shakers of Barry County ought to be working on land are planning and zoning. Of course, some people boiler like stuck hop at the idee of zoning regulations. That is the way to gel planned development as unpopu­ lar as it may be. Forget buying up the right to someone’s form while other farms are developed. This scheme won't get us anywhere. George C WiUieton, msungs Doherty has record of caring for youth To the editor-. We are writing to the citizens of Barry County to ask for their support for candidate William (Bill) Doherty as the next probate court judge of Barry County. We have known Bill for many yean. Our first meeting was al a weekend campout with our “River Gang." His wife to be. Laura AUerding. brought Bill with her as her guest for the Memorial Dey weekend. Bill and Laura married after their graduation from Michigan State University. While Bill was getting his law degree, Laura worked. Bill and Laura moved to Hastings and Bill became very active in the community. After working for Judge Richard Shuster as a law clerk. Bill went on to join the (3) What about weighs? Therefore, whether you eat ot drink, or whatever you do. do all to the glory of God. Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God. just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.' I Corinthians 10:31-33. law firm of David Dimmers. Laura later decided to go back lo school to get her medical degree and Bill became 'Mr. Mom* to daughter Emily. Later, while Laura was doing her internship and residencies in Grand Rapids, laughs i Maggie was bom. Bill is very active with young people in our community as well as being a great husband and father. He is definitely an asset to our community and is very qualified to be the next probare judge. The job of probate judge is a family law judge, and as we know. Bill is a very dedicated family person. We support William 'Bill* Doherty and hope you will do tbe same. Wes and Georgia Robinson. Dowling Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let is lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race lhat is set before us.' Hebrews 12:1. 'But be who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.' Colossians 3:25. 'Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but be who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart* Galatians 6:7-9. Let’s perfect tbe family with our reading, thinking, talking, trrehbig. writing, walking, and worshipping. Don't let *me-ism" deceive you. 'Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.* Romans 6:11. Rus Sarver, Hastings ^E?Temi Guthrie your soul shall live; And I will make an ever­ lasting covenant with you — tbe sure mercies of David.' Isaiah 55:2-3. Jesus said. 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.* Matthew 6:33. Fekkes is quality as probate judge Hastings me to.* The instruction manual helps perfect the family Tb the editor. What B it? A marvelous, majestic, mature, mega view, by far the best source of our most valuable product, children. The only solid foun­ dation for the human race. The most beautiful picture 1 have seen. One of the greatest concepts to enter the mind of man. The most effective and efficient unit of human society for the improvement and conservation of the human race. Tbe cause for most all our joys. The cure for most all our heartaches. The beginning of Cqme on now, do these things really qualify someone to run for a county position? la that what this county is all about? Okay, to me vot­ ing is a privilege and I thought we voted became we want our voice to be heard. It does­ n't sound like it say more, last because one can­ didate has more funds doesn't make him or her the best one. We need to take the time to find out who the candidates are and what they all sand for. Make a worthwhile decision, or don't waste the nme to even vole, because, as the old saying goes, "ignorance is bliss.” Let's make our voices count for the right rea­ sons. not some popularity contest. Heather Lewis. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST RATE noouci 30Ywfixad 30 Yaw Fixed - Biweekly 20 Yur Fixed 20 Year Fixed • Biweekly IS Year Fixed IS Yce» Fixed - Biweekly 7YcarBaDoon J Year ARM I Year ARM PQIhTS 000 0.00 000 0 00 000 000 0.00 000 0.00 6 000 6123 5.750 6-123 5J7S 5 730 5230 5 750 4.750 Prairieville Township Supervisor Att 6 060 6.174 5.829 5*44 5.473 5.590 5365 7973 6.487 Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! . 269-945-2401 (APR! i August 3, Primary Paid far by : Citizens to Elect Tom Guthrie. Prairievilie Township Super*i*)r Patricia Wilson, Middleville : of 1514 14 7301 Milo Rd.. Detenu. Ml 49046 �Page 6 - Thursday. July 15.2004 - Th* Heatings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Jennie Foss Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director HASTINGS ■ Jennie Foss, age 70, of Hastings and formerly of the Dehon area died Thanday. July 8. 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs Foss was boro on Feb 3. 1934 in Eason Rapids, tbe daughter of Henry and Elnora Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services (O'Leary) Fisher She was raised in the Chariotte and Hickory Corners areas and attended Kellogg School ■ Hickory Comers, graduating in 1952 from Hickory Corners High School. She lived in the Delton area for sevoal yean and in Hastings for the past 23 yean. She was employed at the Mrnerh Ctanpaay in Hastings as secretary for the pest five yean, worked as a nurses aid and did bos driving far Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 Worship Together... Gerald E. Henning ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowltaf, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9-30 am.; Sunday School 110 am.'. Sunday Evenutj Service 600 pm.; Bible Study & Prayer Tone Wednesday nights 630 HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Riduad Mccre. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church webute www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThun.. 9 am to I pm Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 430 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 1100 am; Confession Saturday 330-4:15 Morning Wonhip. Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pm. Soutane PreSchool (ages 3ft4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 ft 8). Wednesday. 7 p m ■ Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastmgs. Msch. W Clayton Garmon. Passer Sunday School 9:30 am; classes for all ages Morntag Worship 10M5 am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pm are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minsstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult BMe Study - No age limits. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irvmg). Rt Rev. David T Hartwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 91} am. Morning Prayer. 11.-00 a.m. Holy WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am; Sunday School. 9:30 am EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Chunh of the World-Wide Anglican Communion ~ 315 W. Center St (comet of S. Broadway and W Center St) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship -8 am and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZ4RENE 1716 North Bnadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Morning Worship Service; 6.-00 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 7.-00 pm Services for Aduits. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am: Evening Service at 6D0 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am-II am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Mormon. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 730 pm For more information call the ctan-h office. WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am Communion. Wednesday 6.00 pm Evening Prayer service. All services using tfce traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website al http^www.churchseek/net/church/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtrevhustwkktfyaboo.com . FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryu While. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for ail ^es; 10-45 am. Morning Worship Service; 6.-00 pm. Evening Service; 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mformatxxi rat MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithfid Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's minittry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leaderatap training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Mapk Leaf Gra^e. Hwy M46 south of Awyna Rd.. Nathville. Mich 49073. Sun. Plane A Worship 1030 am. 600 pm. Wed. 6:30 pm Jests Club for boys ft girts ages 4-11 Parton David and Rote MacDoaald. Aa oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spcdal" For infonnatiai call 1-616-731-5194* 1-517-852-1806. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchtppenDeMuaner Sunday School 9:15 am •Worship 10 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Naahvflle. Rev. Al Rnaeefl. Rmol A miraioaaf St Roue Cathoik Church, Histinji. Mass Sunday at 9:30 ini. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP Delton Boomer M-43. Delton Building. Pastor Janes McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am-Doon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301E. Suae Rd. (ControlSuae Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom's Market).. Daniel Roy Eastman on June 18.1928. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, two infants, Richard and Anna, and a brother, Kenneth Stontei. two sisters, Margaret Sbortz, and Dorothy White. Surviving are two sons. Norman (Carol) Eastman, and Donald (Ruth) Eastman, two daugh­ ters, Barbara Jean (Robert) Delong, and Mary Jo (Curtis) Nanagon. 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 20 great great grandchildren, brother. John (Edith) Slender, sister in law. Maxine Stonier. Funeral services will be held I«) PM-Thursday July 15.2004 al the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI. The family well receive their friends at 11.-00 A.M. until service time on Thursday at the Funeral Home. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more informa­ tion wwwJegacy.com nursery avauame tor an services. Worship Services 830 and 11O0 am Sunday School for all 1000 am Adult electives June August. Grow. Grow. Grow... Cafe Berta, Pastor Brian and Heather Teed leaduy; Dor.wirt Porcupines, Pastor Don Bria! lead­ through ing; nd Sir Mighty Messengers of God. Jim Dktinoa leading. Kid's for Christ 0 ft 4 years) ft (5 yean thru 5th grade) during the 11:00 Wontap Service only. Qvaan 8:30 am and Sunday Evening Service 600 pm Thursday. 9*30-11 am Senter Aduh Coffee Hour WraRta BMe Scheel, (Son-Genes 2004) Aug. 2-6, 9 am-noon. All Church Pkak.Aug.7th,530pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Mkhnd Anton. Pastor. Thursday. July 15 -1:30 pm Catechism Catch-Up; 6:30 pm Sofiban. Saturday. July 17 - 800 pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 18 - 800 ft 1000 am. Holy Monday. July 19 - Communion. 6 V) pm Softball Tuesday. July 20 - 900 am Hartings Women's Club; 6:30 pm Softball; 700 pm Congregation Council; 700 pm Overeaten Anuoy mm i Wednesday, July 21 - 700 pm Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hmzings. MI GRAND RAPIDS - On Tuesday. July 1. 2004, James (Aft) Arthur Reed , age 61, passed away at Blodgett H ispiul in GrandRapids. Art was bora in Charlotte, Michigan on Aug. 28, 1942 to James and Beatrice Reed. He was the only one of four siblings to be boro in ahospwd! As a young man. Art joined the military, but left early with a medical discharge. Most of his life be worked as an over the road truck driver, residing in Covington, Ky.. Lake Odessa, and then Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Beatrice Reed and one grandson, William Reed. Ait is survived by his longtime companion, Sally Stahl; one aunt. Eriene Bennett; four cousins, and by four siblings. Venoia Figel (and Wes.) Eugene Reed (and Carol), Barbara Robinson (and Bob), and Anita Knox (and Jim). Art is also survived by five children William Reed (and Mollie). Jodi Reed, Julie O’Grady (and Mike), Jennifer Reed (and Jesse), and Joanna Reed. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Clouie, Bianca, Rosie, Whitney. Anthony, Alexis, and Logan Per his request Aft will be cremated and placed within the burial site of his parents in Nashville. Michigan. A private family memorial service was held Wednesday, July 7th. 49058. (269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office houn are Monday Thursday 900 am-Noon and 100­ 300 pm Friday 900 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hoars: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 9:30 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Refreshments. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services 900 am Traditional Wxrtnp; 10:45 am Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. Nursery eve is provided for both services. My 11Yaoth Miaoten Trig Begtae! Next maftttter daaftfoe to Aagrat n. WREN FUNERAL HOME cf Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Hastings. Mkbigin 10:30 Traditional Wonhip Service. This information on H-orship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches a id these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. - Pastor GraybiU. Youth Paator, Brien Ibad. Pastor of Cowling ft Vtatttioa, Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Mktagaa Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Mk*r David Rsper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philipptans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class KMX)am; Worship II«)am.600 pm Widandiy: BMe Casa 700 pm. Ctanaes lor al ages. SAND RIDGE BANK Senior LANSING - Vera Mine (Stonier) Eastman of Lansing, passed away Monday July 12,2004 after a short illness, at the age of 93. She was bom August 21.1910 in Sunfield, MI; daughter of John and Nellie (Monroe) Slender. She married Gwenda Irene Powen CHARLOTTE - Gwenda Irene Powers, age 67, of Charlotte, died July II. 2004. Mrs. Powers was bora Jan. 11,1937, in Clarkton, Mo., the daughter of Thomas A. D. and Dorothy J. (Harrison) Miller. Gwenda worked at Michigan Magnetics of Vermontville where she retired as a Quality Control Manager. Mrs. Powers was active with her many interests ova the years. Whether it was sewing clothes for ha children when they were young, baking wed­ ding cakes fa many local brides, a traveling the country with ha husband and family. She especially loved time spent snowmobtling. fishing and camping through the years. She was a great fan of country music and espe­ cially loved the music of Elvis Presley. Gwenda is survived by ha husband Richard Lee Powers; sons, Dwight M. and Ritchie (Billie Joe) of Indianapolis; daughters, Natalie (Don) Brccieus of Chariotte and Annette (John) Stocklass of Femdale. Wash; brothers, Russell, Billy Dean and Vernon Ray; sisters Norma Jean Hathaway of Potterville and Deborah Cheeseman of Chariotte; nine grand­ children and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Gary and Wilbur, and sista Nina. Funeral services were held Wednesday. July 14, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Chuck Jensen officiating. Interment was in Gresham Cemetery. The family has suggested memorial contribu­ tions be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Eaton Community Hospice, or the Lupus Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneralcom. GUN LAKE, SHELBYVILLE - Gerald E Homing, age 78. of Gun Lake, Shelbyville, passed away Friday, July 9,2004 at home. Gerald E. Henning was bora on Oct. 16,1925 in Lowell, the son of Ellsworth and Ruby (Purdy) Henning. He was raised in Middleville, and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1943. He was married to Lots Ann Churchill on May 19.1946 at Middleville United Methodist Church. Jeny was a self-employed insurance agent for Jamestown Insurance Company. He was a rteraber and secretary of the Independent Insurance Agents Association. He was an outdoors enthusiast, with a special fond­ ness for fishing, hunting, playing golf at Yankee Springs, enjoyed a good game of cards, and go gambling. Jerry enjoyed his winters in Flood, and Phoenix. Arizona and his summers at Gun Lake, spending with his family and friends. Jerry was as caring, ioving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and friend, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his three daughters. Lynn (Gary) Biermacher of Middleville. Deborah (Thomas) Griffith of Phoenix. Arizona. Judith (William) Miller of Middleville: one daughter in-law, Carol Henn.ng of Middleville and a very special loving, caring, best friend. Edith Miller of Middleville: eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren: one sister. Marcia (Stewart) Sweet of Middleville: one brother. Alan (Pal) Henning of Middleville; many nieces, nephews an-t ■ host of friends that will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Henning; ton, Scott Henning; his parents, Ellsworth and Ruby Henning; and sister. Artis Polhemus. Funeral services were held Monday. July 12, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Masonic Lodge 231 or Hospice of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Delton Area Schools far several yean. She was a member of the Wuleyan Church far 55 years, tong-time Sunday School Tencher, Blue Bild Leader far Campfire Giris far sever­ al yean, collector of lighthouse figurines and enjoyed writing poetry. Mrs Foss is survived by danghaen. Linda Dokter of Tacoma. Wash, ad Barbara (Da) Stitzer of Marion, bld.; sons. Stephen Fem of Hastings and Johri (Beth) Foss of Marion. Ind.; sister. Dorothy (Ray) Hemminger at Springfield, Ore.; 10 gradchildrea, Thomy, David. Michael ad Kymber Dokter, Naomi (Brent) Miller. Heather (Derek) Saepier. Seth, Joaepb, Alyssa and Christopher Foss; two great grandchildren. Heavyn Leigh Miller and Elba Trent Miller, and foster sister. Margaret Greer of Hickory Comers. Funeral ad committal aervices were held Saturday. July 10. 2004 ■ Hastings Grace Wesleyan Chinch with Pastor Alvin C Yaan officuttmg Burial was at East Hickory Comen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may he made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Thoma* W. Downing LAKE ODESSA - Thomas W. Downing, age 41. pasted away Thunday. July 8,2004. He was bora on Jan. 26. 1963 m lonta, the son of Bruce and Myrtle (Thompson) Downing. Mr. Downing waked at the lam Meijen far 18 yean and was ctnrendy employed an a man­ ager of Downing Well Drilling. Thanas loved spending time with and cterisbed his family. He also enjoyed hunting, camping and golf­ ing. ■ He was preceded in death by bn parents; niece. Penny Black. Surviving are his wife of 14 yean, Lianea; two children. Jason and Stephanie Downing; two sisien, Vicki (Joe) Bowerman of tadand. Diane Black of lYauaburg. TN; brother. Jam* (Nancy) Downing of Portland; mother and father-in-law. Tony (Judy) Bennett of Ionia; several nieces and nephews. Tbe funeral service was held on TWaday, July 13. 2004 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home. 220 Rich Street, lorn. Fa those desiring, memorial ctmribatiom may be made to his children's trust fund, in memory of Mr. Thanas W Downing. On line condolences may be made M wwwadnaben- lehman.com. Home. Middleville. Chariotte “Faith” Miller NASHVILLE - Mrs. Chariotte (Faith) Miller, age 82. of Nashville, passed away Wednesday July 7th, 2004 at McLaren Hospital in Flint. Faith was born in Muskegon, on November 17, 1921. she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Charlotte (Anderson) Howell She grew up in the Grand Rapids area and spent her early years attending the Grand Rapids Area schools. She completed her cducation at Middleville High School after her fam­ ily moved to the area when Faith was 15. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Dale Miller whom she married November 17. 1940 in Middleville. The couple’s wedding date was also Faith's birthday. After they were married, tbe couple made their home in several South West Michigan communites, but raised their family primarily in the Hale, and Hastings, areas. The couple was married for 63 yean. Throughout their life together the couple faith­ fully attended the Assembly of God Church, but most recently attended the New Life Assembly of God Church in Hastings. Faith is survived by her loving husband of 63 yean Dale; her children; daughter Karen Miller, her sons: Gerald (Gloria) Miller. Lloyd (Edna) Miller. Keith (Sharon) Miller. Dean Miller. Harold (Connie) Mil'er. Eugene (Rita) Miller. Ward Miller. Earl (Connie) Miller. Howard (Darlene) Miller. Paul (Rose) Miller, and Bryan Miller. Her sister Loretta Taylor brothers: Raymond (Helen) Howell. Roger (Juanita) Howell, and Herbert (Reva) Howell She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and several great grand children She was proceeded in death by her son Leon Miller, her daugter Jeanette Miller, her infant dauglher Faith, her brothers Paul, Bob. Ernest and Joel, and her sisters Mary and Ruth Hawley. Funeral Service were al Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville, on Saturday. July 10th. with Glen.i Branham officiating. Interment look place al Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Arrangements Entrusted to The Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. DaoidL. Robinaon GEORGIA - David L Rohtnaon. age 60. of Adel. Georgia, formerly of Lake Odessa, paaaed away suddenly in Winston-Salem, Noth Carolina on Saturday. July 10,2004. David was bora in Lake Odessa on Jan. 29. 1944 and had waked a* a truck driver for over 25 yean. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Jim) Fixer of Lowell , grandson, Kyle; fiancte, JoAnn Storey of Georgia; tisters and brother. Elaine Shuler of Lake Odesaa, Eloise (Lmher) Brodbeck of Alma and Robert (Barbera) Robinson, Sr. of Lake Odessa; and many other relatives and friends David was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Estella (Wilson) Robinson; and sta­ ler, Oleta McArthur. In keeping with Devid's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held al a later time. Arrangements were handled by the Koop* Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Lettie E. Thompeon PIKEVILLE. TN - Leslie E. Thompson, age 77, of Pikeville, TN. pasted away on July 1, 2004. He was * Christian Witness of Jehovah and an Elder of the congregation. He is survived by his wife of 19 years. Wanda Thompson; sons. Greg Thompson. Augusta, and Brad Thompson. Chariotte; daughters, Carol Baker. Pikeville, TN. Nancy Strong. Chariotte. and Kellie Criscoe. Troy, N.C.; step­ children. Richard Silkey. Jr.. Onaway. Kathryn Crowell, South Bend. IN, and Susan Pearson, Mishawaka. IN; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one sister, Tillie Waldofiky. Verona. Wl He was preceded in death by his wife. June Thompson. A memorial service was held at the funeral home chapel on Saturday. July 10,2004. Arrangements by Pikeville Funeral Home, Pikeville. TN. �The Hastings Banner - Thureday. July 15. 2004 - Page 7 Area victims of flood, storms can get FEMA disaster loans The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal disaster loans arc now available to Barry County homeowners, renters and businesses as a result of the severe stotuis. tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 20-24. The primary Michigan counties included in the disaster area are Barry. Bemcn. Cass. Genesee. Gladwin. Ingham, Ionia. Jackson, Kent, Livingston. Macomb. Mecosta, Oakland. Ottawa. Sanilac. Shiawasee, St. Clair. St Joseph and Wayne. Many residents in Barry County could qualify for the low interest loans. The severe thunderstorms swept through the area in late May dumped close to an inch of rain an hour in an portions of the county and pushed rivers and lakes over their banks causing wide­ spread flooding. The Thomapple River crest­ ed at 9.74 feet, more than two feet above flood stage. The Barry County Red Cross estimated that nearly 200 homes in the coun­ ty damaged by the flood. Tbe SBA offers loans up to $200,000 to repair disaster damaged primary residences. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to replace personal prop­ erty such as furniture and clothing. Loans to businesses of all sizes and non-profit organi­ zations are available up to $1.5 million to repair damage to real estate, machinery and equipment and inventory. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) ire also available to small businesses unable to pay bills or meet operating expenses. Interest rates can be as low as 2.875% for homeowners and renters and 2.750% for busi­ nesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based upon each applicant’s financial condi­ tion. Additionally, small businesses located in the contiguous counties of Allegan. Arenac, Bay. Branch. Calhoun. Clare. Clinton. Eaton. Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron. Isabella, Kalamazoo. Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee. Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon. Newaygo. Ogemaw. Osceola, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola. Van Buren and Washtenaw are also eligible to apply for EIDL assistance. To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance victims must first call the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Because a loan from the SBA is the primary source of feder­ al assistance for long-term recovery, most homeowners and renters and all business owners will receive SBA low-interest disaster loaa application in the mail after they register. "Even if they don’t want a loan they should complete and return the SBA application. Failure to do so could eliminate them from getting other forms of assistance, including grants." said SBA Disaster Area Director Michael C. Allen. Applications for physical damage must be returned to the SBA by Aug. 30; the deadline for EIDL applications is March 30. 2005. Assistance may include: • Grants for basic home repairs and/or rental twwnnrr • U.S. Small Business Administration lowinterest loans for renters, homeowners and businesses. • Grants for serious disaster-related needs and expenses such as appliances and furniture Before calling FEMA. please have the fol­ lowing information available. • Social Security number • Insurance information including policy numbers) • Informal) ?n on damages • Direct d< posit information • Day ant" evening contact information. In the first week of activity, more than $6.5 million in grants and loans has been approved to help tkxne owners, renters and businev.es recover from the severe storms, tornadoes and floods. • 25.587 residents in tbe 19 counties have registered for disaster assistance since those areas were declared a major disaster. • Disaster housing assistance checks total­ ing $4.8 million have been approved to assist with temporary housing and minor home repairs. • Checks totaling $1.58 million have been approved to help with other needs such as medical, dental, funeral, transportation, mov­ ing and storage expenses. • FEMA inspectors have completed 10,676 property inspections. Officials are currently processing 13,465 requests for Individual and Households (IHP) assistance. These funds may be used to cover serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance or other programs. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $185,000 in low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. The first loan checks were to be distributed this week. • 32,480 persons have called the FEMA Helpline (1-800-621-3362) for answers to questions about their application. Gole-Bis united in marriage On April 17. 2004. Danielle Leigh Gole and Jason Lee Bis were united in matrimony at St Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Parents of the newlyweds are Dr. Daniel R. and Dorothy A. Gole of Hastings and Mr. Larry J. and Barb A Bis of Midland. Maid of honor was Michelle Gole (sister of the bride). Bridesmaids were Jessica Gole (sister of the bride), Karen Gole, (sister-in-law of the bride), Kari Pnacek (sister of the groom), and Melinda Sloma (friend of the bride. Best man was Pat Rogen (friend of the groom). Groomsmen were Bob and Scott Bis (brothers of the groom), Shawn Pnacek (brother-in-law of the groom), and Jason Gole (brother of the bride). Ushers were Philip and Peter Gole (brothers of the bride). Master and Mistress of Ceremony were Steve and Rose Jamieson (uncle and aunt of the bride). After their honeymoon in Maui, the couple now resides in Hastings. Danielle works as a Dental Hygienist for Gole Dental Group and Jason works as a realtor at Greenridge Realty. Witzel and Associates. Wiliiams-Ritsema engagement told Robert and Charlene Kellei to celebrate 50th weddmg anversary Robert and Charlene (Tolles) Keller were married July 8, 1954. They have five chil­ dren, Kurt and Barb. Ban and Katie. Max. Robin and Kyle Chase, and David and Christina. They have 14 grandchildren. The family will host a celebration in honor of their parents' special day in September when Robert and Charlene return from Colorado. Patty Schondelmayer July 11, 1995 Sara Kay Williams and Ryan Christopher Ritsema will exchange wedding vows on July 31, 2004. The Middleville couple are tbe children of Jim and Mary Williams of Hastings and Ron and Marilyn Ritsema of Middleville. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and KCC with an associar js degree in nursing. Her fiance' is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and Ferris State University with a bachelor degree in engi­ neering. Home Sweet Rome Congratulations Always on our minds. Always in our hearts. Reathea Pennington you finally moved into your new house. 1MM__ Dianna, Sandy. Susan A Julie _a________________ Love, yourfamil] OPEN HOUSE Barb Estep celebrates 75th birthday Barb’s having a birthday July 20<h. She’ll be 75. Send her a card to Barb “Pennington ’ Estep. 3055 Culbert Dr.. Hastings, MI 49058 Courts celebrate 90th and 50th birthday On Saturday, July 17. from 2 to 5. Holly Court will celebrate her 90th birthday at her home, 2236 Jeanne Drive at Algonquin Lake. Same time, same place, her daughter. Cathy Court Smyles will celebrate her 50th. All the friends of Holly and Cathy are invited to the happy occasion. No gifts please. channel • 1308 eq.«. • 2 bodrooma • 2 batfw • Naw rod. king & windows In *02 * 2 car garage * Deck * Private tatting * FP Appaancea * Boot HI ft dock > War round home ... S11MMVow Hoot George wnamo. PCP1S848 108 E. State St, Hastings 269-948-7730 Bob Piddnscn (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads - Uve Music - P-Ciq GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ. 6 L 5 ASSOCIATES omsmm Advertisement for Bids City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority The Ctty ot Hastings DOA is soliciting bids from intsrested contractors for the provision of streetscape related construction services. Bid packages are available for the following work: exca­ vating asphalt paving, concrete curb and sidewak construction, masonry, landscaping, irrigation systems and electrical work. Plans and bidding documents are available at the offices of Lamar Construction Co., Inc., 4608 66th Street. Holland, Ml 40423, Phone 616-335-5833. Fax 616-335­ 5904. Attn: George Holmes; and al the Office of the Hastings City Oerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Phono 269-945-2468, Fax 269-948-9544. Sealed bids are due at the Office of the Hastings City Oork/Treasurer located at the above stated addrees no later than 1:00 p.m. on July 29, 2004, at which bme they shal be opened and pubMcty reed aloud. Blds shall bo doarty marked on the outside of the sealed package as follows: SEALED BIO - HASTINGS DOA STREETSCAPE PROJECT. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and al bids, and to award the bids as M dooms to bo in Its boot interest, price and other factors considered. •_______________________ 0SM3778 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 209-940-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (>*-37) • Hastings �P»9» 8 - Thu.sday, July 15.2004 - The Hastngs Banner &<ledda The 49th Aiethians barbecue is to be held tomorrow night. July 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out meals are available. Aiethians and Friends is the more apt title since younger members of Central United Methodist Church have taken over the chief responsi­ bility. with help from Aiethians. TRIAD uf Ionia County will have a sem­ inar Tuesday. July 20. with the topic “Scams. Schemes and Swindles." There will be speakers from the Michigan State Police, the Ionia Sheriff's Departments and the post Mary Flannery uses her skills in hair coloring during the Art in the Park celebration. Colorful crafts fill the dozens of booths at the annual Art in the Park in Lake Odessa Saturday, July 3. Hannah Morris and her sister remove their floral entries from the Lake bdessa Fair. - Legends Golf Classic 4-Person Scramble Saturday, August 7, 2004 CLUB office. The seminar will take place in Fellowship Hall of Central UMC, 912 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 527-5363 to arrange for lunch in advance of the day. The host church is merely providing the space. Ionia downtown has a Farmers* Market on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. and noon at the comer of Steele and Adams streets. The Sebewa Center UMC will have an ice cream social on Saturday. July 17, along with baked- goods. Old dishes also will be for sale. Last Sunday following the morning wor­ ship service at Central UMC. there was a dedication of a bench near the flagpole in memory of the late Ruth Shuert. About 20 members of her family were present. Another bench was given in memory of Marvin Dick a few years ago. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday. July 10. There were many new people who came with their questions and queries. There were reports from sever­ al historical societies within the county. Mary Milan was the hostess. Marilyn Ransom of Ionia was registrar for the day. Lori Fox had an entertaining program with dozens of suggestions on how to interest children in family history. Cooking was one activity. with discussion about using Grandma's cookbook and even some of her tools and especially the recipes. Identifying photo­ graphs is another means as well as visiting cemeteries. She recommended telling chil­ dren why families have certain traditions. Some members then adjourned to the depot to make use of tbe library there. Depot Day is coming on Saturday, July 31. In recent years industries in town have been highlighted and honored. These have included the canning company, the grain ele­ vator the lumber yard, the dairy Industry, and the egg and poultry business. This year the honored guests will be descendants of owners of the funeral business. This includes the Byma. Koops. Cooks, Pickens. Wortley and Baine families. Koops Chapel has donated many items to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society which will be on display July 31. Come and enjoy a free day of music. Food will be available the entire time with hot sandwiches, cold drinks and ice cream. The dancers, singers, gospel singers and a comedy act will take up the entertainment portion of the program. At the end of the day, the drawing will be held for the raffle. The top prize this year is a twonight stay at a bed and breakfast at White Fish Point in the Upper Peninsula. Herb and Noreta NageE irk, whose sum­ mer home is on Lakeview Drive, will be observing their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. July 23. The Ohio grandchildren of Ed and Bonnie Leak have been visiting their grandparents They are children of Chris and Rhonda Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Sadly, a surprise Dear Annie: My 17-year-old son and his girlfriend are going to have a baby. I knew they were having sex. and I kept telling them that she needed to use birth control. I even bought him condoms, but apparently, my efforts weren't enough. The girl refuses to get an abortion, and she won't consider adoption. My husband and I are terribly distraught over this, and we dread breaking the news to our family and friends. The girl's mother said her daughter and the baby can live with her. but 1 am concerned about my son's legal and financial obligations. Also, should the couple break up. what are my rights as a grandpar­ ent? — Too Young To Be a Grandma Dear Too Young: No matter how careful you are. sometimes your children surprise you, not always for the better. Life has hand­ ed you an unexpected hurdle, but we hope you will keep your eyes focused on die silver lining - your grandchild. Your son is legally obligated to provide financial support until the child is at least 18 years of age. Please take him to see a lawyer so an agreement for support and visitation car. be set down on paper. While you have the attorney nearby, ask him about your state's laws regarding grandparents* rights. You might not have any. If you want to keep in touch with this grandchild, we recommend maintaining a cordial relationship with the mother, and seeing to it that your son does the same. Products shrinking Dear Annie: Do manufacturers think we are clueless? At the market yesterday. I noticed that liquid detergent is now sold in 45-ounce containers, instead of the previous 50-ounce ones. The price, however, is the same. Also, the ice cream I bought was in a smaller package, but the price was no differ­ Leak. • Cote Barnett has flown to Australia for his ent We should bombard manufacturers with complaints or just not buy their products. Consumers need to be more vigilant. - Label Reader in Massachusetts Dear Label Reader: Manufacturers are entiled to raise their prices, and this is what they are doing (although we have to admit it does seem a bit sneaky). first semester of study in his third year at Hope College. The first load of green beans for tbe 2004 Coping with Crohn's season arrived at Twin City Foods on Thursday, July 8. The long semi-trailers will be arriving daily at the plant from now until late September. At the same time, a smaller stake truck with its wet load of snippings can be seen heading north on Fourth Avenue. Honors listing from Ferris State University include for spring semester Tracey Jordan, daughter of Rod and Connie; Rob Kruisenga, son of Bob and Ginny; Ryan Rayner, son of Chuck, and Brian Stowell, son of Nancy Parker and Roger Stowell. Spotted while waiting for a passing trains: Six very new tank cars painted black with each bearing a small Mexican flag at one end. This may be evidence of the NAFTA trade arrangements with our southern neigh­ bor. The Ionia Shoppers' Guide listed a sur­ prise birthday party for Fred Dahl, who is turning 65 on Sunday, July 25, at Bertha Brock Park, west of Ionia. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Fred lived in Lake Odessa until recent­ ly on Johnson Street at Emerson. He had earlier been a Michigan State trooper and a bailiff* for Ionia District Court. Earlier, be had lived in Saranac. On Sunday, July 18. there is to be a music concert at First Christian Church in Ionia to celebrate Thelma Walkington’s 25 years as organist of the church. This is to be held at 3 p.m. The newly published book of all the alum­ ni of Lake Odessa High School has an alphabetical index done by Darla Forshey and Laurine (Wdkington) Henry. This list may not be complete, but we note survivors Geraldine (Reiser) Klahn and Mabel Poff Burleigh from the Class of 1924 and Madge (Wortley) Leak from the Class of 1926. From 1927, Wayne Curtis is still around, as is Wilbur Dye from 1928. Oren Daniels and Carol (Champlin) Enz are members of the Class of 1929. Also. Grace Grimes Gray was in their class. The 1930 alumni are Arlene Behler Hatch. Helen Goodsell Wait and Dear Annie: Not long ago. you received an inquiry from the mother of a high school freshman who had been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. More than one million Americans suffer from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) provides information and education through our Web site at www.ccfa.org. We have local chapters across the country that offer personal support services, and many ha re special programs for children and teens. We also can provide high schools with educa­ tional materials to increase staff awareness of the problems and concerns of Crohn's disease patients. Please let this mother know that she and her son are not alone. They can contact CCFA at 386 Park Ave. South, 17th Fl.. New York. NY 10016 (1-800-932-2423). - Betsy Myatt and Elizabeth Myatt, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Dear Betsy and Elizabeth Myatt: Thank you for providing a helpful and supportive resource for our readers. We hope they con­ *70.00 per person Inchides Greens Fees for 18 Holes of Golf, Shared Power Cart & Lunch Contact Hastings Country Chib at 269-945-2756 to sign up v or fax: 269-948-9655 ■ jiwi i — w Headphone hell? Dear Annie: The other day. the young man next to me on the bus played his Walkman at such high volume that I didn't miss a note. Are the headphones of today so much flimsi­ er than their counterparts of the past? Other than changing my seat, is there a proper way to ask a person to lower the volume? I respect his right to tune out the world. but I'd rather not be forced to tunc in. - Headphone Hell in Boston Dear Boston: Headphones are actually quite good these days, but when the volume is cranked up to head-banging, it's going to leak out. It's perfectly OK to tap the person on the shoulder and ask politely, "Would you mind turning it down?" Zack York. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HlGHP PBRCHASES ARB REFINANCES AU1ER HOME MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 Absence makes... Dear Annie: I have a wonderful hus­ band and in-laws for most of the year, but that all changes when my husband's sister, "Robin," comes each summer for a month. Robin expects me to baby-sit her chil­ dren while she has "family time" with my husband and his parents. My in-laws bend over backward to accommodate her. They pay her kids to mow the lawn or do the laundry, but they would never pay my children, who do these things for their grandparents all year round. My father-in­ law takes Robin's kids fishing nearly every morning, but my kids are not included. Robin makes disparaging remarks about my weight or my education. Her children mimic her attitude and berate my kids. I think the whole lot of them is selfish and spoiled, but my husband and his par­ ents are oblivious to it My children have noticed that Robin and her kids are treated better than we are. My doctor tells me I have elevated blood pressure and ulcers. Just thinking of Robin's month-long visit this year is caus­ ing my health to deteriorate. My kids are dreading it as well. Please advise me how 1 can make it through. - Stressing Already Dear Stressing: Some parents have a tendency to value most those children they see the least. Since you live near your in­ laws the rest of the year, you do not need to be there when Robin visits. Spend a week or tw o in her company so the kids don't forget what their cousins look like. Then let your husband know that you and the children are going to be busy. Schedule a camping trip. Sign the kids up for activities at the YMCA or park district. Fill your time so you have less for Robin. She won't miss you. and there's no reason you have to stick around and be torment­ ed. Newlywed boors Dear Annie: My husband and I recently were invited to a wedding at a resort sever­ al states away. Although the cost of travel­ ing and accommodations are expensive, my husband and I decided it would be a nice excuse for a vacation. I promptly returned the RSVP card, pur­ chased non-refundable airline tickets, put down a deposit at the hotel and ordered a gift to be sent to the couple. Two weeks later, we received a comput­ er-generated postcard saying that the cou­ ple was unable to accommodate all those who wished to come to the ceremony and would have to rescind our invitation. I am stunned, and my husband is furious. We're already out $850. What should we do? -­ Aghast in Alabama Dear Aghast: What boors. There's not much you can do now. but this couple ought to be ashamed of themselves. "W*'ve run out of room" is not an acceptable excuse for rescinding a wedding invitation. Since you already have paid $850. we say go anyway and have a nice vacation. You can wave to the newlyweds from the pool. tact you. Contact Nick Barlow V • Ij Seat solution Dear Annie: You printed a letter from a woman whose parents often visited her and her boyfriend. "Danny." Her mother always insisted on sitting in the front scat of their car. but Danny refused to drive unless his girlfriend sat in front with him. My mother also likes to ride in the front. The reason is. she gets carsick if she rides in back. I have developed a knee and ankle problem in the last few years and when I sit in back. I end up with my knees pushing into the front seat. It's painful. If Danny refuses to drive with Mom in front, a better solution might be to offer to rent them a car for the week. - Been There Dear Been There: Thanks for offering a reasonable explanation for Mom's prefer­ ence for sitting in front, as wed as a good solution for dealing with it. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox®Comcastnet. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYN DICATE. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 15. 2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Orangeville Township ■ Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht George Brown first realizes the potential to be found in Orangeville Towvship. before it was Orangeville, when he arrived there on aid kept the water from seeping out. The mill race was the project of Mr. Salisbury and Mr. McGowan, who had purchased Mr. Barney’s share of the mill in 1»3. foot in 1835. He settled on Section No. 32. In 1836, he and his father Calvin Brown, began to clear the land as the first settlers in the area. Other early settlers were Duty Benson, Isaac Messer, John Patton and Joshua Pease, Elam and Silas Nichols, Aaron Ellis, William Sykes and Dr. Fordyce Rhodes. In 1850, EG. Salisbury bought in partner­ ship with a man named Barney, the Parmenio Wolcutt mill site on Section No. 17 and built a sawmill, which was completed in 1851. A grist mill was built in 1855-1856. The water power was supplied in Fish Lake. The mill race was dug by hand and lined with ashes brought in by oxen teams from the Marshall area. The ashes sealed the mill race channel Orangeville School House Building the mill race was a difficult task and a costly one. The race was about one hun­ dred rods in length and it carried a large enough water supply to more than provide the mills with the water power which they need­ ed. When the township had been organized in 1847, Peter Falk had wanted to call it Orange after the Orange Township in Ohio, but there was already an Orange post office in Michigan and there was also an Orangeville post office, so compromise was made and the post office became Orangeville Mills. The first postmaster was Hiram Tillotson. Salisbury and McGowan planed a village out near the mill in 1854 and called it Orangeville. There were 71 lots, four rods by eight rods with the sawmill grounds included in the village. The village proper was laid out by James LeRohe on May 5, 1852. In 1856 John G. Nichols platted an addition that was tbe western half of the village. The first trader was James Campbell (1853). who opened a small store in his home. He was followed by George Clark, Eli Nichols, C.C. Brown, George Sherwood and B.D. Wing. The first carpenter was Edward Terry. George Beattie came as the first blacksmith in the village in 1854. A tavern and hotel was opened in 1855 by Winchester T. Dodge. It burned on January I. 1951. just sT-art of its 100th anniversary. There were two churches in Orangeville, the Fust Baptist Church and the Methodist Episcopal Class. Orangeville had a Grange, Orangeville and Prairieville Rural Township Company Stock Certificate Orangeville #424. and there was a lodge. F.&A.M. #181. Elam Nichols built the first schoolhouse in Orangeville. The first two schools built in the village burned. The third one was in the process of being built as was the Baptist Church building, when the Civil War inter­ rupted their progress. Both were completed following the end of the war. In 1856, the land for the Oak Hill Cemetery was set aside. It is located high on the ridge that separates the highlands from the low­ lands. just above and to the east of the mill site where it overlooks the mill race still run­ ning to the west and the remnants of the vil­ lage of Orangeville. Barry Township kennel approved for 140 dogs by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A kennel to house as many as 140 dogs at one location has been given the gren light by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission June 28 voted 4-3 to approve, with stipulations, a request by John and Suzette Jones of Barry Township to increase the capacity of their kennel to house 140 dogs, the first in the county for so many. 'The following comments are largely taken from the minutes of the June 28 Planning Commission meeting.) The commission May 24 had tabled the request to increase the kennel size. The Joneses raise and sell Jack Russell Terriers. Kennels are a special use in the AR zone The request was unusual in that the couple had increased their operation to about 140 dogs since 1997 though their special use orig­ inally was approved for 25 adult dogs on two acres of land. The couple has lived <m the property for about fou years. Jones said they could not move to anotlier location, but '*aier saiu they would have to move if not permitted for at least 150 dogs. Over time, animal control had given per­ mission to increase the numbers to 50 adult dogs, and last year approved the kennel for 70 or 80 dogs, but this year, would not increase it again for more without Planning Commission approval. Animal control issues kennel licenses for units of 10 dogs. The couple in June hoped to increase the accepted kennel number to 200 dogs. At that time, commissioners were somewhat dis­ posed to allow 50 dogs, based on the size of the parcel and the fact that this was a small breed. Even this would have forced the couple to seek other arrangements or to get rid of a lot of animals. Earlier this year, the couple had acquired 36 dogs of a threatened breed, known as New Guinea Singing Dogs, in an effort to rescue them from extinction. Jones said they need to keep some dogs to strengthen the line, and estimated 130 breed­ ing Jack Russell Terriers were needed lo do this, plus the Singers. There are currently 148 dogs. According lo Jones, Jack Russells live to be about 15 years old and the Singing Dogs live as long as 20. so the option of waiting for the dogs to live out their lives was not a realistic solution. John Jones explained how he had come to rescue the New Guinea Dogs from people who had ordered them, but came to learn th?y had a solitary disposition rather than social. The breed is similar to the Australian Dingo, and the Singing Dog has only about 200 indi­ viduals remaining in the world, and is nearing extinction. The potentially wild nature of the Singers complicates the matter. Planning Commissioner Jim Alden said he thought this was the iuugh^i case he had ncaid while serving on the commission The idea that restricting the numbet of aogc could mean euthanizing them was -.cry painful to the owners. Jones said he thought they could place some of the rescued dogs in homes to avoid euthanization. Alden at one point suggested to the Joneses that they should contact someone at MSU and ask if there is some type of grant they might apply for because the Singing dog is consid­ ered to be a endangered species. He also sug­ gested that they might try contact Russ Mawby. formerly with the Kellogg Foundation and Michigan State Unmiversity, as he might be able to direct them for some kind of grant help. Planning commissioners had many ques­ tions in May about the apparent policy differ­ ences on overlapping areas of jurisdiction between animal control and planning and zoning lhat indirectly related to this case. Pam Ronchetti from animal control came to discuss some of these issues, though the discussion did not deal directly with this indi­ vidual request. It was explained that people can continue to buy individual dog licenses, or kennel per­ mits can be issued for persons who have more than three dogs and are breeding and boarding animals. Ronchetti reportedly had explained kennels are based on proper sanitation, pen size, space for each dog, and food and water supply. Kennels are inspected once each year, with advance written notice and sometimes unan­ nounced inspections. Ronchetti said animal control does not approve more dogs than the special use permit specifies, as issued by the Planning Commission. u.xl reviews the deci­ sion sheets from the commission. She said she refers people to the commission if they want more dogs than permitted. In some cases animal control can allow fewer togs man ihc spc'-Tal as*, Jrtmii alio- s. if more than are permitted arc 'bund, the owner is referred back to P&Z. Animal control generally issues permits for kennels in numbers of up to 10 to 25 dogs, so a permit up to 25 would mean 25 or less. Fees are based on the numbers of dogs, in incre­ ments of 10. Extra puppies under four months are not counted, and the teeth or records are used to determine this. This state stipulation was passed in year 2000. Ronchetti explained. A violation could result in a fine of up to $15. There are two officers to monitor and enforce the kennels in Barry County. There are 33 currently licensed. Most of these have fewer than 10 dogs. About 10 kennels havr been in operation foi an extended period. The largest approved kennel up to now is for 50 dogs, Ronchetti said. Individual kennels with three dogs with individual licenses, would not normally be inspected. The wording of the ordinance states "can" get a kennel license, rather than "must" get one. Apparently there are no state guidelines for numbers of dogr bused on acreage, as ought be specified for numbers of farm animals. SCHOOLS OF CHOICE B ARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2004-05 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eli­ gible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 Delton has openings in grades: K. 1. 2,7.8.9.10,11 A 12 Writen requests are dur. by July 30.2004 to: Superintendents Office Superin»ejyients Office Delton Kellogg Area schools Hastings Area Schools 327 N. Grove St 232 W. Grand St Delton. MI 49046 Hastings. Ml 49058 0200271 fl PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy tost tor the August 3, 2004, Primary Election wB be conducted on Friday, July 23,2004, at 10ajn. in toe Woodtend Township Hal located at 156 South Main. Woodtend, MfcNgan. The PuMc Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that wil be used to tabutale the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Cheryl Allen Woodland Township Cleric IMS. Main Woodland, Ml 4MS7 (269)367-4915 CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTH DIBBLE STREET - GRAND STREET TO MADISON STREET HOT MX ASPHALT PAVING The City ot Hastings is accepting bids for placement of the bitu­ minous asphalt base on South Dibble Street from Grand Street to Madison Street. Bids shall be received al the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. July 22,2004, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a man­ ner which it behoves to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shall be required to pro­ vide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work sim­ ilar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eli­ gible to perform this work Contractors shall b’> required to pro­ vide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid pack­ age Ail bids shall be dearly marked on the outside of the submit­ tal package “Sealed Bld - South Dibble Street - Grand Street to Madison Street Paving." Commissioner Mike Barney noted waste was an issue, though spot inspections arc made to make sure the kennel provides good conditions for the animals. Commissioner Bill Stough asked if any kennel association had guidelines for best management practices. Ronchetti answered they had called a veterinarian from lhe Department of Agriculture for assistance. Alden said he was also concerned about the handling of dog waste. He suggested a per­ sonal septic system for the dogs, or incinera­ tion. Barney asked if the Health Department reviews kennels. Ronchetti explained that they are called if there are specific issues, such as dog bites, but there is no general review by that department. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus thanked Ronchetti for attending the meeting, and said he would notify the town­ ships of lhe information presented. The meeting minutes indicated that "Melissa Jones noted she operates a pet sitting Open House July 17th 1.4PM 945-3479 1321 S. Hanover RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and AFLAC Insurance. Paid Orienlarion LAKESHORE 2 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 306 Battle Creek. Ml 49016 Talk with Connie al: PUBLIC NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test tor the August 3,2004, Primary Election has been scheduled tor July 22, 2004, at 9J0 am. et Hope township Hail, 5463 3. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine the Accuracy o< the program and com­ peer being used to tabulate the results of the election The following Townships will be participating in the Public Accuracy Testing at Hope Township HaM. All tabulators used for each individual township wM be tested individually at that time. The public is invited to attend. Baltimore - Tracy Mitchell. Clerk Barry - Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Cartton - Wilma Daniels. Clerk Castleton - Loma Witoon. Clerk Hastings Charter - Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Hope ■ Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Irving - Carol Ergang. Clerk Johnstown - June Doster. Clerk Maple Grove - Susan Butler. Clerk Orangeville - Darlene Harper. Clerk Prairieville - Normajean Campbell-Nichols, Clerk Rutland Charter - Robyn McKenna. Clerk Thomapple - Sue Vtertstra. Clerk 1-800-237-2379 _____________ -r______ MRYSVSIBNOFBXJIHMEPMCHGNM.MC. An ntsa-iefrvtt On U-a-** *• IIIOHnMV •lubrur... M.*««>i • W. ."•»> �Pag* 10 - Thursday. July 15.2004 - Th, HMInga Bmnw Buzz Youngs Classic wili help Hastings athletes again The annua! summer tradition Buzz Youngs' Legends Golf Classic will be held at Riverbend Golf Course on Saturday August S. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 9 am. Participants are advised to be there early. Coat is $65 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, a shared golf can, and lunch. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and for tbe closest pin and long drive competitions. This tournament is a fund raiser for the Hastings Athletic and Boosters club with all proceeds going to the Hastings athletic department. The Hastings Boosters Club has put together a tournament to raise money for the athletic department for more then a decade. In 2000, the tournament was renamed the Buzz Youngs Legends of Golf Classic to honor the local legend and those he would have honored Youngs was a former Hastings Banner editor, and had a sports program on WBCH radio which covered high school athletics for 49 years. Youngs was enthusiastic to the extent that be even rode on the bus to sport­ ing events. Youngs was seen as a figure of support and a mentor to the youth, and as a father figure lo many. Those who knew Youngs remember him for the lives he touched. The legends were added a few yean ago to recognize the support of the members of the community, and their support in tbe youth. Legends are selected based os their dedication to the school, character, and their dedication to athletics. Some of the previous legends include Jock Clarey. Lew Lang, Jack Hoke. Pat Murphy, Bob VanderVeen. and Carl Schoessel. For the fifth year, J-Ad Graphics will be one of the main sponsors of the event. Awards are passed out by Rich Kunde, right, during the 2003 ceremony to honor toductoas In to toe fast-pilch aoftoel hal of fame in Freeport. (Ale photo) The third annual Freeport Hall of Fame tournament will be held this Saturday The third Freeport area fast-pitch softball Hall nf Fame tournament and induction cer­ emony will be held this Saturday, July 17, at the Freeport fields next to the communi­ ty center. The Freeport Recreation Association's Hall of Fame Committee has announced the election of five former fast-pitch players, umpires and sponsors to the area’s softball pantheon, according to committee chair­ man Don Bowen. The new inductees include former Hastings High School football coach and athletic director Jock Clarey, honored as an umpire. Ivan Blough has been inducted a* a sponsor and a player. Inducted as players this year are Ted Foltz, Bernie Bowman and Herb HesterIy. The five new members join the 13 previ­ ous inductees on the rapidly expanding list of honorees. The previous inductees include Ike Thompson, Clarke Payne, “Stub” ADerding, Fran Goggins, and Don Bowers. Eight teams will battle for the tourney's trophy Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and Plenty of left turns for me through three enjoyable laps by Helen Madry Staff Writer ing. He was there to smile and wave and sign autographs. They actual driven were close enough to pros that I never heard tbe sound of screeching tires fol­ lowed by the crunching of metal and bone. Although, from what I hear, that is one of the favorite sounds of a handfill of racing fans. Brien Williams was chosen as Lakewood High School's new assistant principal last Thursday by the school board. He replaces Ron Coppess, who retired in June. He was offered a two-year con­ tract with a salary of $67,995. Williams was named athletic director in I can't believe anyone in a car likes to hear that sound. The group I was with lucked out We got to build to a climax. Soon after we arrived at MIS we were whisked away to a garage filled with shiny red Mustangs, and shown tbe fine art of drifting. We each took a couple turns riding in tbe passenger side of tbe Mustang as a driver twirled us around a course. "As some of you have seen, we even make mistakes from time to time." said the master of ceremonies. My Mustang driver lost control in a skidding turn, but at MIS there wasn't any oncoming traffic to worry about. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the second vehicle we flew around in. It was some fast, foreign machine. This time it was more like a road course. We took turns flying through long straight-aways, then swerved around comers as the driver slammed the stick shift down a gear or two. If a friend drives like that with you in tbe car. you close your eyes and hope you get the chance to open them again. Inside a fireproof suit, with a helmet on, and the sophisticated system of belts and buckles that these can are equipped with however, it hardly feels dangerous at all. It was finally time for tbe fun. There were six International Race of Champions (IROC) Dodge Avengers waiting for us. We were told that we'd be going faster than we’ve ever gone before, except for in a airplane. Everyone's best guess was that we made it up to around 145 mph. Maybe that's not that fast, compared to a big NASCAR or Indy car race, but we were hauling pretty good. It was defiantly faster than the speed the full size fan filled with photographers was cruising around the track at during the cross country finals. The first time around the track I was thinking, bow is this going to go. It went all right. There weren't any spins, no "rubbing is racing", and no tires flying by the window. the craft in meaningful games with the help of a more experienced pitcher. Food, coffee, candy and soft drinks win be available at the concession stand. Vikings’ AD esanew post at LHS My second trip to Michigan International Speedway wasn't quite as exciting as my first, but it catne close. The Michigan high school cross country finals in November were about riamina and speed, my trip Saturday was all about speed. Five friends and myself received invitations to Hol Laps, a group that tours nationally that allows regular Joe's and Jane's the chance to "Ride Shotgun with the Pros." as the free hat we received at the end of the day so aptly put it I don't know how professional tbe driven actually were. The only one I rec­ ognized was four-time Indianapolis SOO winner Rick Mean, but he wasn't driv­ course set up in the parking lot on the infield. One of the most impcctant pieces of advice the group received the entire day was that we should not try on our way home, what we'd experienced on the 18. Play begins at 8 ajn. Three local teams, Tri-County, Woodland Sales aad Thomapple Cleanup are in tbe tournament this year. Former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell will serve as master of ceremonies. Tbe induction ceremonies begin at noon Saturday and will be followed by a "Mentos'' league demoststrstion game. The mentor league began this spring, and is a for new windmill style pitchers to leant Barry County Day being planned at Battle Creek Yankees game Tbe final date has to be determined but Mike Knipper, media director of the Battle Creek Yankees talcs with Hastings Kiwanis president Tom Kribs, and member Neil Braendto about a possible Barry County evening at the Battle Creek Yankees. Tickets would be on sale at half price tor the event. More information will be coming shortly. 2001 and served as part-time principal at tbe alternative education program. His pre­ viously taught history end math at tbe high school. He has worked for Lakewood since 1995. Superintendent Gunnard Johnson said Williams was an excellent choice and he la pleased there would be continuity in the program. Board member Tim Tramp said be regretted tbe loss of Williams as the ath­ letic director, but was pleased to aee him as assistant principal The second time around I thought, wow. if I wasn't so buckled down I proba­ bly could have reached my hand out and touched that wall. Thai's when I gave the thumbs up. signaling that everything was going great and the driver could go ahead and speed up if he wanted to. Then, was no back seat driving, because there is no back seat. And there was no side scat driving, because I figured the guy didn't need any extra distractions. The third trip around the track I was thinking, 250 laps of this, no way. After a handful of left turns. I'd had my fill. I'd still have a hard time calling race car drivers athletes, but I did gain a new found appreciation for what they go through in those can. It's hot. Very. very, hot. This isn't like sitting in the front of a normal, cushy. Ford Taurus, Chevy Monte Carlo, or Dodge Avenger. There was a small metal fan on the dash, which doesn't do much when you've got a giant ball of foam and plastic wrapped around your head and a snowmobile suit wrapped around the rest of you. Now I see why every beverage from milk to sugar water is rushed out to lhe car after every race. It's not just to make a buck, it's to save lives. The scenery isn't all that impressive, although I'm sure it's much more impressive with the stands overflowing and brightly colored can flashing by from time to time. Worst of all. there was no radio in the car. I had to try it once. I'm glad I did. and I would recommend it. But Driving 500 miles with no radio, even at 200 mph, no thanks. And people say that baseball games last loo long sometimes. I didn't think 1 had that short of an attention span, but I'll take a 30 second ride with the wind in my hair at Cedar Point any day. At the end of tbe day. they gave a way a trip to racing school, in California I believe. Now that sounded like fun. I've never had a car that would go 140 plus. Heck, to steal a line from the band Eve 6. "my pile shakes when I hit 80 on the open road." SCMYB Willie Mays champs crowned The team from Hastings sponsored by A-1 Carpentry and Daniels Funeral Home won the 2004 Willie Mays Orviston Champtonship in a playoff this summer to end the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League season The team coached by Rick Lawrence was made up of 10-and-under players from the area. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 15. 2004 - Pqp 11 Time to sign up for fall soccer Viking softball The time to sign-up for the Fall AYSO soccer season is coming soon. The last day to sign up is July 28. • Call Stacey Doran at (616) 374-2627 for an application. or e-mail at jadoran93<S*yahoo.com. The sign-up includes al) children from age four, up through eighth grade. There will be a meeting on Augurst third at the Dorans' at 7 p.m. to get the season set-up underway. The agenda includes picking T-shirt designs and making new goals for the growing club. players earn an academic honor For the ninth year in a row the Lakewood Viking varsity softball team earned itself Academic All State honors. This year the team finished with a record overall grade point average of 3.77. Lakewood seniors who received special individual academic all state honors were Tiffany Cramer. Sara Haskin. Rachel Diekhoff. and Alissa Goble. Each had a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The honors came at Hie end of a very successful season by the Lakewood team, in which the Vikes finished with one of their best records ever at 23-14. The Viking team placed five girls on the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3*s all conference team, including Diekhoff. Stevie Spetoskey. Haskin. Alissa Goble, and Kacie O'Mara. Katie MacDonald. Rachel King, and Shelley Root were honorable mention all league. The Vikings season actually came to an end just over a week ago. when seniors Diekhoff and Haskin played in the Mid­ Michigan Ail Star game at Ranney Park in Lansing. Their West team won over the East by a score of 4-2. Diekhoff scored a run and had an RBI in the contest. Lakewood softball players Rachel Diekhoff and Sara Haskin, from left, pose with their Viking coach Roily Krauss in Lansing for the Mid-Michigan All-Star game. sniff UOUIL OHUff HUB. COM ML BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THU YANKMS Autograph Balis July 30 Dog Days August 17 A Cats Day August 18 Group Ticket Packages Available Ser the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium WWM2StCmk|MBNE.CMi • MMlMT MKHAWANA^ Youth Camp Retreat Center • RV Campground Hastings first Saxon soccer camp was a huge success During a two week period in the middle of June, Hastings youngsters learned more about the game of soccer from the Saxons' head varsity girls' coach Sarah Derrico as well as a handful of varsity players. The first year of the varsity soccer camp proved to be a big success as over 120 children participated. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission w* hold a Public Hearing on Monday. August 2. 2004. at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on whether or not the City of Hastings should re-zone the foltowing properties from D-1 (Industrial District) to B-1 (Central Business District). f1Q 301 Ent Garter Street CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 624-625-026. *11 312 Emt Canter Street CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 627, 628 AND 629 EX. A STRIP 10.36 FT. WIDE AT THE N END AND 9.98 FT. WIDE AT THE S ENO OFF E SIDE OF LOT 629. f13 307 Fast Green Street CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 4 & 5 AND W 1/2 LOT 3 BLK 3, EAST­ ERN ADD. >14 319 East Gnwn Street CITY OF HASTINGS E 1/2 LOT 3 BLK 3. EASTERN ADD. EX R O W. TO CONSUMER POWER CO. f15 321 East Green Street CITY OF HASTINGS W 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 3. EASTERN ADD. TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG 28 tn Jensen'3 MEMORIAL BASunMA^nuinT 2 5 W/ cost..* by Friday, Aug. 2Oth $30 CHECK IN... 8:00 AM Late Entty Pick up T-shirts at this time Make Checks payable la Hastings Sammerfest 2004 TTP OFF... 8:30 AM Men • Women (Ages 17-24) Team Name a. AA*-----------Mwn • women Team Captain arffO Encrws id... Phone# Team Members Questions 77... Written comments will bo received at Hastings City Hail. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2466) or TDD call relay ser/ices 1-800-649-3777 0064380) Sbertyn Courtney Deputy City Clerk Please Fill Oat Fora Completely TYDEN PARK • CaB (269) 948-3028 SATURDAY AUG. 28,H �12 — Thursday. July 15.2004 - The Hastings Bar-.w HOPE TOWHSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO: THE REEDEXTS AMD PRORERTV OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY, MtoMGAH AND ANY OTHER BfTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE UN tw Wkxrtng I* a aumnwy or OrxSnancaa, being OnSnanco No. W and Ordnance No. SO. which wen- adopted by lhe Townehip Board o( Hope Towrwhlp N a meeOnghddon Juty 2004 ORDINANCE NO. 58 SECTION I. REDESIGNATrON OF EXISTING ARTICLES XXIX ANO XXX. TNe eecdon rottow IgTet «Mng Artdea XXIX and XXX <X tw Hope Townehip Zoning Ordkwioe enMed. raapeottvzty. -A0MMSTRAT10N ANO ENFORCEMENT and ■VALKXTY. AMENDMENTS, EFFECTIVE DATE* to, iwepecMy, Artkto XXX and Adda XXXI and die aadtona toerain rwnuntoared accordInMr. SECTION U. PRIVATE ROADS. Thia aedton amende toe Hope Townehip Zoning Ordnance by toe adopdon o» a new Ardde XXIX Mowing prtvato made aa a apodal eacepdon uoo In ad zoning dMrtda aaoapl tie ■CL'. "C-V. ■c-2*. -C-r, and T zorWig daatda, where toey died be praHbded. TNe erdde dao eda torto ertanaha provtatona concerning private made, Inducing. bu nd fen­ ded to. lagubetone governing toe dedgn and construction of private made, mortenenca and aocoee agreomonta tor private made and die procadurw tor applying tor apodal ec-epdon uoe approval tor a private rood or an ■aenotan toeroon. SECTION Bl. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2S.0. TNe eodton amende SuboodOn XT ot extol Ing Secdon 290 d too Hope TownaNp Zoning Ordnance (laittilgnMid ae Secaon 30.0) pertain­ ing to procodurae to be todowed by toe Hope Townehip Zoning Enforcement Odtoor In entordng the Hood Townahto Zorina Ordnance. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY The provisions d tow Ordrwme are sovsrabto. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE » REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. TNe Ordnance triad take eitod tight (8) daya tadowtog Ba pubdcadon after adopdon. Al ordnancoe or parto d ordnanoea In contact herewith am hereby rspsstod. ORDINANCE NO. 50 MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU ORDINANCE SECTION I. OEHNmONS. TNe eodton eate forth toe definittona of varioua tonrn used In this Ordnance. SECTION II. COMMENCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ACTION. TNe eodton sots torto too manner by which a municipal cMI Infraction action may be commenced. SECTION HI. ORDINANCE VIOLATION NOTICE ANO CITATION PROVISION Thto eodton eota forth varioua raqufremertta pertaining to too ieouanco d Munidpoi CM Infraction Vtdadon Ndtoao vid CM Irikactlon CBadom. SECTION IV. MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU. TNe auction Mtsbtstws toe Hope Townehip Municipal Ordnance Vldtotone Bureau and eeto forth varioua rogutodone regard­ ing Its operation. SECTION V. SCHEDULE OF CML FMES. This section sets forth a schedule of cM firm payable to the Ordinance Violations Bureau upon admissions of rasponsfoBly by persons served wffo Municipal CMI Vfoialton Notices. SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of Ns Ordtoance <a severMN. SECTION VII. REPEAL Al ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with Ns Ordnance are hereby repeated. ____ SECTION VW. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordnance shal become aftecfoa immecftatoty upon puMcatton after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that trv copies of each of the abova-aummarizad Ordtoencee may from and after the dote of publcatton of this Notice bo Inopected or pun-hased at the address set forth below. 4. Linda Eddy-Hough, CM ■l.„. ----------- d-t — nopw lownsnip 5463 South M-43 Mghway Heattnga, Ml 48058 (628)848-2464 »- CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Ndtoe la hereby given torn toe Haadnga Planning Cnmmieeton wft hdd a Pubdc Hearing on Monday, August Z loot, to 730 pjn. In toe CBy Had Courted Chambers 201 East Sttto Strotl Haadnga, bdcriigen. The purpoee of too Pubdc Hearing lo tor toe Planning Commission lo hear commerce and make a detormfritoton on whether or not too Cdy of Hidings should ro-zens too lotowing praporttoa from AO (Apertnenioace) to B-1 (Canfrto Butonoee Oiefrfct). LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This Arm Is a dabt coMador attempting lo coNctsdobL Any Information obtained wM bp uyd tor this purpooe. 8 you are In tha MHftsry, pteaaa contact our offlca at the MORTGAGE SALE - Dafauft has bean mads in the conditions of s certain mortgage made by: J# S. Fox, a single person to Terra Funding, Inc., A Cotorado Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 9. 1996 and recorded March 31, 1998 in Document No. 1009691 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Weis Fwgo Bank. NA. fra WMs Fargo Bank Minnesota. Nauonal Asaoaation, as Trustee for Southam Pacific Secured Assets Corporation, Collateralized Asset-Backed Notes Trust. Series 1996-H1, by assignment dated March 23, 2004 and received by and recorded in Barry County Records on Aprfl 21,2004, on which mort­ gage there is deemed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($55,493.92) including interest 13L34% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mertgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wN bo toreciosod by a solo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00PM. on Thursday, July 29, 2004. Said premises are situated in Townehip of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast IM of Section 28. Town 1 North, Rango 9 West, also that part of the South 1M of the Southwest IM of the Southwest IM of Section 27, lying Westerly of the Center of Highway (Brooktodge n.t>ad). in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, Stale of MkNgan. Commonly known as 14960 Brooktodge Road, Hickory Comers Ml 49060 The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 18. 2004 Wots Fargo Bank, NA. fka Wole Fargo Bar* Mtonesota, National Afeocfoffon, as Trustee for Southern Pacific Secured Assets Corporation. Colateraizad Asset Docked Notes Trust. Series 1988411. Astegnee of Mortgagee Attorneys: PoteNvo 8 Asenriates. P.C. 38150 Doquindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-22208 Pub: 6/24 - 7/22 Grapplers work on turning opponents over onto their shoulders at the tenth Mid­ Michigan Wrestling camp this week at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Nearly 300 wrestlers learn for three days at Lakewood by Helen Madry Staff Writer Area wrestlers had some extra practice this week at the Mid-Michigan Wrestling Comp This is the tenth year Wrestling Coach Bob Veitch has held the three-day camp. Over 27g middle school and high school wrestlers from eight area schools meet all morning to hone their techniques One of the clinicians was Jack Provincial A pair cf larger wrestlers look to gain leverage on one another at the MU-MIchigan Wrestling Camp on Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Helen Mudry) from Eaton Rapids. Veitch said he is one of ANHOUHCEMEHT I wish to announce to the voters of Prairieville Township that I will be a candidate at the August 3, 2004, primary for the nomination for township supervisor on the Republican ticket. I take this opportunity of thanking you for your support in the past, and if my conduct of the office during this my first term has been satisfactory, would ask you for the usual courtesy of a it-noniination. Mark A. Doster VMtt^MMOMrtrnwMalhMefeuMwCuMK ItoMSBO. W I I.MrOMO the best high school coaches. "I know Lakewood will have their work cut out when we compete against Eaton Rapids." . Lakewood 1997 graduate Nick Boucher was also on hand. Boucher was three times All-State and was on the Cleveland State University wrestling team. Chaiies Wells from Grand Rapids Community College was another clinician. He was an alternate on the Greco Roman wrestling team from the 1976 Olympics jn Montreal. Canada. A fourth clinician was Armando Espenoza, an All-American from Muskegon Community College. Veitch said the coaches work on the basics. "It helps when the kids can hear advice from someone else." 827. TW£ 289.1 FTTOP.O.a..THS 132FT.,TH W8048FT..TH N 132FT.. THE 8038 FT. TO PX» ALL IN THE ORIGBfAL CITY PLAT. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP EaM^Zdtoiftt BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Ravtow of tea Ctty of Hastings win convene on July 20,2004. at 900 a.m. The board wE meet in foe Second Floor Conference Room, City HM. 201 East State Street Hastings. Mfchigsn, for ths purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistake of fact I* JIH3; FOR PUBLIC HEARIHQ Jackto L. TtaMMnnan City Asmmot ZQNllifLORDUiANCE TEXT AMENDMENT Written cummonts wid be received to Hatolnge Cfry Had. 201 Eato State Street Heronga, Michigan 49068. Roquato tor information and/or minutes of eaid hearing ehould bo droctod to too Hastings City Cleric (telephone number 280445-2488) or TOO call relay cervices 1 -800-649-3777 Sherfyn Courtney Deputy City Clerk TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHM OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MKHWAN, AND ANY OTHER BfTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning ComnMon of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing on July 21, 2004, al the Rutland Charter Township KM, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, within the Charter Township of Rutland commencing at 730 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing include the fol­ lowing in summary: 1. Amendments of Artictoo VII, VIIA, IX, X. XI. XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI AND XVII of the Zoning Ordtoence to provide tor the addition of language to alow spatial exception review for uses similar in character and intensity to uses permit­ ted under special exception, and not mentioned else­ where in tbe Zoning Ordinance of Rutland Charier Townehip. 2. Amendment of Article XIX, Section 104.2022 (E); para­ graph 1, change Secretary of the Planning Commission to Chairperson of the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hal at any time d tong regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the pubiicatton of thto Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the pubic hearing to deter­ mine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or after any of the proposed amendments at or following the aforemen­ tioned public hearing and to make its recommendations according to the Township Board Written comments w« be received from any interested per­ sons concerning the propoeed text amendments by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township HM at any frne during regular busmess hours up to the date of the hearing of July 21. 2004. and may further be received by the Planning Commissicn at said pubic hearing. Downtown Dalton *8236201 Ge^etd HOd-lVedt Speoat ITWAX TAVERN I 2694234310 Dawn4PW Dtto Wm7 our other location 5965 Sp»takto.Rd. PTCW • .327-8227 NOW HIRING Delton Kellogg Schools currently has an opening for a Sign Language Interpreter, full time. This individual must have a high school diploma and knowledge and use of American Sign Language, Exact English or CASE. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. If you have this experience and are interested in applying for this position, send your resume to the Superintendent’s Office, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan 49046. Deadline for submitting resume is August 2, 2004. For more information, call (269) 623-9246.______________ �Tuesday august 3rd DAR LEAF for SHERIFF Notice Of THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTHIPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. Endorsed by: V Retired Barry County Deputies r Board members al present and ot townehip hal. 1/ Michigan Right to Life V Retired Barry County Correction Officers V Retired State Police Troopers V Ted Nugent’s United Sportsman of America ✓ Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2001. and recorded on December 19. 2001 in instrument 1071687, in Barry county records, McNgan. on date hereof toe sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 31/100 Dollars ($93,226.31). inducing interest at7.5% per annum. Under too power of sole contained in said mortvided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB Bls read and approved. Dartano Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miler. Supervisor buiding. Approved expense of another pretaiinary plan. Meeting adjourned at 830 pm. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce MNer, Supervisor mm or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. McNgan. and are daacribad as- Lot 5 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to toe City, kxmerty thereof date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shod bo 30 days from the Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wB hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 2. 2004, at 730 pun. In toe Hastings City Hal Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Healings, Mk-higan. The purpose of the Pubic Hearing is tor toe Planning Commission to hear comments and make a 2 (General Business District) to B-1 (Centre! Business District). fl 201 Fast Stole Street- LOTS 443, 444, 445, 478, 479 & 480; EX COM AT THE NW CORNER OF LOT 443, THE E 198 FT TO THE NE CORNER OF LOT 445, TH S 30 FT, TH NWLY TO A PT 15 FT 8 OF NW CORNER OF LOT 445. TH NWLY TO A PT 10 FT S OF THE NW CORNER OF LOT 444, TH WTO APT 10 FT S OF THE NW CORNER LOT 443, TH N TO POB. ORK3 PLAN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. f? 2?7 Fest SMte Street LOTS 476 & 447. LOT 477 EX W 16 FT, LOT 446 EX W 16 FT ORIG PLAN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS, LYING S OF A 33 FT WIDE ROW 10 FT NELY 5 23 FT SWLY OF Ot DESC AS; COM AT WHERE THE CONNECTING T TO CKAS INTERSECTS THE GVRR.TH SELY 375 FT ON RT CURVE RADIUS 41038 FT TO STATE ST, EX COM NE COR LOT 478 FOR POB; TH S 55 FT FOR POB, TH 55 FT,TH W 35 FT. TH SELY TO POB 0.406 ACRES. 83 200 Block al Fata Annie Street LOTS 446 A 447 PLAN OF HASTINGS LYW4G NELY A MCLUDMG PART OF A 33 FT WIDE PARCEL 10 FT NELY A 23 FT SWLY OF CIL DESC AS: COM AT WHERE THE CONNECTING ~Y- CKAS INTERSECTS THE GVRR, TH SE'LY 375 FT ON RT CURVE RADIUS 41038 FT TO STATE ST. EX FLATTED STREETS. ALSO COM NW COR LCT 443 PLAN OF HASTINGS FOR POB, TH E 198 FT. TH S 30 FT, TH NWLY TOAPT15FTSOFNW COR LOT 445, TH NWLY TO PT 10 FT S OF NW COR LOT 444, TH W TO PT 10 FT S OF NW COR LOT 443 THE N 10 FT TO POB. 84 234 Fawt Stoth Street COM 99 FT S OF SW COR LOT 480. TH E 198 FT FOR BEG. TH E 32 FT, TH S 264 FT. TH W 32 FTTH N TO BEG. EX S 151 1/2 FT. ORIG PLAN OF THE VILLAGE NOW CITY OF HASTINGS. fs 1Z7 Soutti MctHgm • FaMiffr.grtcn ihi a eurranOy B-2; BEG AT a PT 181.5 FT 8 OF the SW CORNER OF LOT 480 FOR POB. TH E 63 FT. TH N 82.5 FT, TH E 89 FT. TH S 67.5 FT. TH E 22 FT, TH N 673 FT. TH E 44 FT, TH S 112.5 FT TH E 32 FT. TH N 112.5 FT. TH E 109.70 FT TO THE SW COR OF BOLTWOOO ST AND E STATE ST. TH S 601 92 FT TO THE N LINE F E CEN­ TER ST. TH W 340-11 FT. TH N 109.60 FT. TH E 66 FT, TH N 136.48 FT. TH W 68 FT. TH N 273.12 FT TO POB INC THAT PT VACATED COURT ST ADJOINING SD PROPERTY SEC 17 T3K R8W (88). WOOD ST FOR POB; TH E 32 FT. TH S 75°E 128 FT ON A N ROW LN STATE ST TH ANGLING N 33*E 142 FT TO FORMER RR ROW. TH NWLY ON ROW 138 FT TO FALL CREEK. TH SWLY ON CREEK 184 FT TO POB. COM SW BLANK BLK 49 ORIG PLAN F THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS FOR POB; TH N 192.72 FT, TH S 62,45*04* E 186.6 FT, TH S 33*02*01* W13854 FT,TH 8 89*46" W 72.59 FT TO POB. EX A33 FT WIDE ROW 10 FT NE1Y 5 23 FT SWLY OF CL DESC AS: COM AT WHERE THE CONNECTING T TO CKAS INTERSECTS THE GVRR, TH SELY 375 FT ON RT CURVE RADIUS 441038 FT TO STATE ST. f7 301 East Court Street- LOTS 473,474,475,455 & 456; ALSO THAT PORTION OF LOT 4571 458 NW OF A LN DESC AS: COM AT A POINT ON THE S LN OF LOT 457 135 FT W OF SE COR LOT 459 TO A POINT ON THE S LN STATE ST 96 FT ELY FROM THE NW COR LOT 457 ORIG PLAN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. 88 306 Fast Cnurt Street- CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 804 & W 36 FT. LOT 805. n 312 FmI Quirt Street CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 804505506. EX. LOT 604 A W 39 FT. LOT £15 CITY OF HASTINGS COM ON THE INTERSECTION OF THE W R/W OF BOLTWOOD ST AND THE S R/W OF CENTER ST FOR POB, TH W TO CTR OF FALL CREEK 160 FT M/L, TH S ALONG FALL CREEK TO THE N RAV LINE OF GREEN ST. TH E 195 FT M/L TO THE INTERSEC­ TION OF N R/W LINE OF GREEN ST AND W R/W LINE OF BOLTWOOD ST. TH N 264.00 FT TO Dated: July 8, 2004 March 10.1999 by Scott M. Dtmond and SharyLL Dtmond, as Mortgagors, to llaategs Ctty Bank, a Michigan bonking corporation, as Mortgagee. The --------mm* am rwoogage was reoorooa on Bsarcn ■ •.aX1mmar m me 25/100 Dosers ($78.89735). No euft or proceed­ ings have boon inoMuiad to recover any part of toe mortgage wR September 20.1912. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. above trustee onBtod *LAURBf M. EDGER EDGER. 4517 at Northwind Drive, Delton, tie date of publcaten at tote notes. (280)845-3485 4517 Northwind Drive Dobon, Mi 48046 (289) 823-6366 a (7/15) amounts duo and unpaid upon toe Mortgage. arty lo rated in the Ctty of MddfrBs, Berry County, Michigan, and described aa toe Mortgage as floF One Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Seven And 90/100 Doters ($108,487.90), inducing interest at 7.125% par annum. Plymouth, McNgan 48170 784 418 8848 Richord J. Hudson P15220 On Thursday. August 18,2004, at one o'clock in the afternoon at too oast stope of too Barry County COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- MORTGAGE SALE boon made In too conditions of a mortgage mode by Cherry Lake, a4(/e Cherry Lynn Lake, a singte woman, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 6. 2002, and recorded on Juno 14, 2002 in instrument 1082230, in Barry toe date of publcaten of Ms notes. 07/1204 Michigan, as Document Number 1028884. Notes Of WE OBTAM WEX BE U8B) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE RT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. 03H4O8. TO AU CREDITORS: MDSE TO CREDITORS The decedent, Marjorie Diane Cook, who toad at 615 S. Jsflereon, Hastings, McNgan dtod 06/1004 Creators of toe decedent are noBtod toat al In toe mater ot LAUREN M. EDGER under THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DST. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WtX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. due and unpaid on toe Mortgage toe sum of aovan- FC M 248.5931306 Trod & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 fetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ftte 4029001F01 3-™, STATE OF MCMOA* PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY SYNOPttS ORANGEVILLE T0WN8HF STATE OF MCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Lot 5 of Market Street PtoL Village of Mddtote. Township of Thomapple, Barry County* McNgan, accordtog to toe plat thereto as recorded in Uber 50 PP No. 08-41-105-020-05. Date of birth: 0208/1983. TO ALL CREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Croat Drive, MddtovBe, McNgan dtod 1003/8003. be one (1) month from toe date of sate. MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMSKEY, P.L.C., Attorneys tor Mortgagee Dated : July 12. 2004 By: Steven J. Laurent Grand Rapids, Ml 48501-0306 816-831-1700 County alter too dote of publcaten of Ms noSoe. Data: 07/103004 Monroe Avenue NW (816) 891-7787 Pamata Sue Scott Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: •FORMATION WE OBTAW WU. M UBED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR noos kx a potnt or Deginning, tnence Norm o Rods; West 4 Rods; South 8 Rode wrd East 4 Rods to point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shell bo 6 months from M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa eatoMOy be donod in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in from lhe dale of such sale. Dated: July 8. 2004 FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. MORTGAGE SALE - Datautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Mortgage Electronic Rogtetraten Systems, toe.. COO ■>-, >a—----------Mumoeuar ocwngo twni. rso, as Mor^agao, ano Augurt 7, 1988 aa Document No. 1018251 (toe ‘Mortgage*), on which Mortgage toere is daimod to on August 14. 2003 in instrument 1110874, in Bony Bingham Farms. McNgan 48025-5822 Rtef018199F02 m».« (7/8X7/29) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTANED W8X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT TNE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE- Default having boon made in the terms and conditiona ot a certain mortgage made by Tangte Vanbokum, an unmarried woman. Mortgagors, to First Union National Bank of Delaware, Mortgagee, dated too 27to day of Juno. Thousand Fhw Hundred Thirty Ona and 54/100 Dottare ($88331.54). as of too date of Ms notes. Seventy-Nine And 75/100 Dolaro ($145,779.75) inducing interest at 8% par annum. taw or in equtty having b bo torectoood by a solo of too mortgaged premteoe. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN toot on Thursday, County Courthouse in Hastings si 100 pjn.. on August 5,2004. Said premises are steatod in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are daacribad Parcel B: Commencing at too Soutooast corner Deads, tor The County of Bony and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of July. 2000 in Instrument No. 1046781 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having boon assigned to Monument Street Funding LLC, sold assignment deled the 20to day of April, 2004 and submitted tor reoordtog with toe Berry County Records, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due, al the date of this notes, the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Five & 78/100 ($87,375 78), and no cult or proceeding a! law or in equity having been instltutony part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the suant to statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on toe 5th day of August. 2004 at 1:00 o'clock by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where ths Circuit Court for the County of Barry le held), of toe promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.5700% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney lees Mowed by r STATS mZAVSCN FOOD CtWTCT Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for intormatioa and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1500549-3777. Sherlyn Courtney Deputy City Cleric by the undersig ted, necessary to protect Its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as fotows: Al that certain piece or peroel of land situatod in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of McNgan, and described as iotows, to wit: Lot 8. Block 11, H.J. Kenfieid's Addition to the City, for­ merly Village, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records During the six (6) months immediaiety following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the properly may be redeemed during 30 days immediately toftowing lhe sate. Dated: 7/8/04 Monument Street Funding LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Monument Street Funding LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 49056 ASAP599897 7/08. 07/15, 07/22. 07/29 running thence North 01 degrees 37 minutes 38 tain property located In Bony County, McNgan, beginning. Subject to highway right of way over th Easterly 33.00 fact thereof. the date of such aate. Dated: July 1.2004 FC X 248.563.1302 Trott A TrotLP.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4027771F01 THE NORTH 1/ 2 OF LOT 58 AND THE NORTH1/2 OF LOT 57 OF HARDENDORFF ADDI­ TION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTWGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 929 N. Church St.. Hastings, Michigan. abandoned in accordance wito MCLA 8003241a. In Doted: July 1,2004 *»— .-I - ■ W--». Msrareoi oawngs uana. CCD roo MBar, Caritoto. rtotrfook and Stone, PL.C. 444 WM McNgan A renue Katamazoo. M 49007 (7/22) PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1867), Bony totormedtate School District Bored of Education posts this schedule of regular meatinga lor ths 2004-2006 school year. Monday of each month, 730 p.m. Location and dotoe August 9. 2004 ‘ Barry LSO.. 535 W. Woodtawr. Avenue, Heatings, McNgan September 13.2004 Bony I.S.D., 536 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, McNgan October 11, 2004 Berry LSD., 535 W. Woodtown Avenue, HaMnga. McNgan November 8. 2004 Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodtown Avenue, Hastege. McNgan December 13. 2004 Bony I.S.D., 536 W. Woodtown Avenue, Hastings, McNgan January 10. 2005 Barry I.S.D.. 536 W. WoorFswn Avenue, Hastings, McNgte February 14. 2005 Barry LS.D., 536 W. Woodtown Avenue, Hastings. MtaNgan March 14. 2005 DK Bamentory. S27 North Grove Street. Dolton, McNgan April 11.2005 Bony LSD.. 536 W. Woodtown Avenue. Hastings, McNgan May 9. 2005 Bony I.8.D., 536 W. Woodtewn Avenue. Heatings. McNgan June 13. 2005 r �PaQe 14 - Thursday. July 15,2004 - The Hastings Bennet TM8 FORM IS A Dur COLLBCTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY MFORMAT1OH WE OBTAM WBX BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE tBLTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe aefo may to rescind­ ed by the forecfoeing mW. In Oto evert. STATE OF MKHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Estate of HAROLD KENNETH HILTON Date of birth: 12X6/1919. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedom. STATE OF IBCHMAN BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT THOMPSON, et ai. Plaintiffs. v RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, et M Defendants. Hon. Thomas S. Eveiand (by assignment) Case No. 04-113-CZ THB RRM HI A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FUR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. publication potrng and order for the conditions ot a mortgage made by Maxwell J. Erektoe III and Gloria L Erskine, h rebend and wtie, original mortgagors), lo EquiCredit Corporation ot Ml. Mortgagee, dated May 12,1998, and recorded on May 26, 1998 in instrument 1012511, in Barry County record*, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof tie sum ot Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 53/100 Dotes ($90,874.53). including interest al 10.55% per annum. Under the power of ante contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w® bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of ttrem, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 pun., on August5, 2004. Said premises are affutoed in Township of Carton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 492 loot West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section-21, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence South 228 foot, thence West 225 feet, thence South 154 foot, thence WeeU° cmter of Uttte Thomapple River, thence Northerly along the center of said river to th* North Section mo of Section 21, thence East to point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Doted: July 1.2004 For more information, pises* cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys for EquiCredit Corporation of Ml 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farm*. Mkhigan 48025-5822 Re W27636FO1 ownor w— /M —*-------- -----------* - ease rtouco ur -* Mortgage roructoouro ~1tS FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY MF0RMAT10N WE OBTAM WAX BE UKD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER B&OW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe eate may to Nmtod eotely to Ito return of fte bid amourt tendered at satat ptee interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has bean made in the condKfono of a mortgage made by Anthony J. wngnt, a smgro man, morvnuai, ongmai mort­ gagor*), to Croeetend Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 20,1996, and record­ ed on December 27,1995 to Uber 648 on Page 53, in Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mort­ gage there la claimed to to duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Fifty-Four And 28/100 Dotes (861,06428), including interest al 8% per annum. Under the power of eata contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forecfoeed by a eate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of foom. at puttee vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on August 12,2034. Said promises are situated in Ctty of Hastings, Barry County. Mkhigan, and are deocritod aa: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 35, Town 3 North, Rango 9 west; thence South 14 rods tor the place of beginning; thence South 35 rods; thence Wool 10 rode; thence North 36 rods, thence East 10 rods to the piece of beginning. The redemptton period shad be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteas doterminod abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 8,2004 For more information, pteaao cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Wole Fargo Bank, NA. t/k/a Wela Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc., successor in interest by merger to Croeetend Mortgage Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F028398F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BALE THM HRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY EFORMABON THAT WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MAfTARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE • Doteutt hoe toen made to the terms end corxMons of a Mortgage beering interest ot 10.000% per annum mode by Chris Taylor end Robin Taytor, hueband and wife, Mortgagor, to Hamilton Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, on November 15,2002 and recorded to te Office of the Rogteter of Doede lor te County of Barry, State of Michigan, on December 17.2002 to Document No. 1093832 of Mortgagee, and aubeoquentiy assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there is due, as of the date of foia Notice, the total sum of $67,963.87, plus toteresL Under the power of sate contained to said Mortgage and the statute to such caae mode and provided. Notice is hereby given that on August 5. 2004, at IDO pan, focal Imo, said Mortgage shal bo forecfoeed at eate at pubic auction to too high­ est bidder al the Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry, State of Mkhigon, (that being one of toe places holdtog Circuit Court in said County), of the premise* described in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The premisos described to said Mortgage Is located to the Township ot Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan and logatty described as: A parcel of land to too Northeast IM of Section 22, Town 4 North. Rango 10 Wool described as: Commencing t too North IM at said Sectcn 22; thence East 748.4 teat; thence South 41 degrees 05 minutes East 610.04 feet to the begtontog; thence South 41 degrees 05 minutes East 220 foot; thence South 57 degrees 25 minute* West 200 feet; thence North 41 degree* 05 minutes West 220 feet; thence North 57 degrees 25 minutes East 200 feet to the beginning 9301 Ftokbotoor Road. Tax Identification No. 08-014-022-013-00. The redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the date of the sale; unless doterminod aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23. 2004 Th* Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorney* for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Hott. Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 (7/22) SUBSTITUTED SERVICE A HENDON: Raymond M. Rademacher 1818 Woodtend Drive Hasting*. Ml 49058 49068 and the nwnedforoDate: 06/30/2004 Mfcheei J. McPhtap* (P33715) (269)945-3512 Charles Hilton 3700 Minnie Avenue, P.O. Box 9521 Wyoming.MI (816)536-7214 THM RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTHFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAMED WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TAYLOR/250051078 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donald D. Taytor and Betty J. Taytor, Husband and Wife, of Hastings, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III, (Mortgagee) a Dataware Corporation dated May 25, 2000 end recorded to the office ot toe Register of Deads tor toe County ot Barry, State of Michigan, on May 31,2000 to Document Number 1044934, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is dalmod to bo duo at the date ot this notice toe sum of $159,745.17 including interest at the rate ot 10227% per annum together wtth any addfoonal sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned aa provided for to said mortgage, and no stat or proceedtogs at law or to equity having been instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of too pewar of sate contained to said mortgage, and too statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and pro­ vided, notice ia hereby given that on the 19th day of August 2004 at 1 DO ottock pjn., the undersignod wB: At toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, MKTxgan roreooee san mongaga oy servng at puo■c auction to too highest bidder, toe premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neneseary to pay too amounts duo on said mortgage, and al legal coats, charges and expens­ es, todudtog too attorneys tees slowed by tew, and ateo any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest to the premises. Which said premteoe are described as foltows: Land situated to the Township of Cartton, County of Bony, Slate of Michigan. and to described aa fol­ lows: The northwest 1M of the northwest 1M of Section 29, Town 4 north, range 8 west Tax ID f 08-04-029025-00000 Commonly known as: 3910 N M-43 highway The redsmpJor period shal bo sbe months from the date of such sate unless too property to deter­ mined abandoned to accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a, to which caae the redemption period shai be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED. July 9.2004 _ Household Finance Corporation Ilf Rkherd L McOorme* (P38788) Attorney tor Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue, State 300 Bfoomfleid HBs. Michigan 48304-6051 (248)540-7500 mm Pub: 7/15-8/12 THM RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMARON WE OBTAM WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHABERB: Thte sate may be raecindad by Ate fovadoeing mortgagee. In Mai avanL your damagea. If any, shal be MI- MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made to the oondttiona of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Luckated, a atogte person, original mortgagors), to Wale Fargo Homa Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 24,2003, and recorded on July 31,2003 to Instrument 1109639, to Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is cteknad to be duo at too date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine And 38H00 Dotes ($108^6926), todudtog interest at 5.75% per annum. Under too power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoood by a sate of too mortgaged premteoe, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM, on August 19. 2004. Said promises are situated to Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are daacribad as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4 d Section 8, Town 2 North, Rango 9 Wool described os: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer at said Section; thence South 75 dogrose 08 minutes West 882D1 feat; thence South 30 degrees 30 minutes East 143.16 tost to toe angle point on too Easterly lino of Melsonbech Drive (66 feet wide), Meteenbach Brothers PteL as recorded to Lfoor 4 of Plata, Pago 60, said point ateo being too place of beginning of this description, ■ thonoo North 34 degrees 30 minutes West 1934 toot along the Easterly Me ot add Road; thence North 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 230.00 foot; thence South 08 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds West 214.86 foot; thonoo South 82 degrees 51 minute* 22 second* Wool 230.00 toot; thence North 12 degrees 30 minutes East 201.00 test along too Faeterty Mo of sted road to the pteco of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteoe determined abandoned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 15,2004 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorney* For Wol* Fwgo Bank, N.A toefo Woa* Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F«of018513F02 Leonard H. Stevens 2947 Iroquois Trail Hastings Ml 49058 COURT ADDRESS:220 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 Ybu are being sued by the Plaintiff* to this Court to an action involving the plat ontMod -Algonquin North Shore Subdivision- and certain right* regard­ ing the parkways, roads and other matter* related totoatptaL Ybu must file your Answer a take other action permitted by tew to tois Court at the court address above wtthin 21 day* of too date of tote notice. If you tail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you tor the retief demanded to the Complaint Mod to tote case A copy of toe Summons and Comptatot has boon mated to you and can ateo bo obtained by contacting Plaintiffs’ attorney befow. This notice Is authorized by the Order tor Substitute Service entered by the Court on Juno 2. 2004. LAW. WEATHERS A RICHARDSON. P.C. By /CBtord H. Bloom/ (P35610) Attorneys tor Ptetottito 800 Bridgewater Place 333 Bridge Street. N.W. Grand Rapid*. Michigen 49504-5360 (616)459-1171 0KXMO7 BMt Fonxatoaura Noffoa- Bony County PETER M. SCHNSDERMAN A ASSOCIATES PX, MATTEMPTWIG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MPORMATION OBTASMD WNX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (348) 538-7460 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made to the oonrSttons of a mortgage mode by: DEREK J. VELTE, A SINGLE MAN and STACEY R. STREETER, A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage Etectronk Registration System, Inc., CMERS”) soteiy as nominee tor Lender and LenderY oucooosore and sestons GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORADON DBA DITECH.COM. Mortgagee, dated Mwch 20, 2003, and recorded on Juno 3, 2003, to Document Number 1105880 Barry County Records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof sum of SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY AND 36/100 DOLLARS ($88,19036), inducting interest al 6.125% per annum. Under tfw power qtMjp contained to said mort­ gage anti Vie stetatelpffiBh case made and provktod, notice io hdreby dMm that said mortgage wa bo forecfoeed by a sate af the mortgaged premteoe, or soma part of toom, stpublc vonute, at ttw Barry County Courthouse in Heatings, Mkhigan, st 130 o’clock p.m., on July 22,2004. Said premteas are Muated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS, BARRY COUNTY, Mkhigan and are LOT 10. BLOCK 11. HJ. KENABX ADOTDON. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF M UBER 1 Oh PLATS ON PAGE 9. TAX PAR­ CEL KM 08043548840. The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from the date of such sate unteoe doterminod abandoned to aooordanoo wtth 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case me reoompoon ponoo sna* do ju oays rrvm too dote of such eate. Dated:Junal4,2004 ~ ___ Mortgage Etectronk Registration Systems, inc.. ("MERS") solely as nominee fur Lander and LenderY successor* and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA DHech, Com. HETERM* SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HHte. Mkhigan 48334 MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMARON WE OBTAM WBX Bl USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be resetattedbytooforedoeing mnrtgsgii In toatwvanLyourdaHre0Ba,ttany,ahatibetew»ad eotely to Via return at tire bM amount ten­ dered al eate, ptuo MereaL MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G Johnson, III, and Use A Alexander, a atogte man and a atogte woman, original mortgagors), to uroeumooc rinanc*aj services, >4., a Micriigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 24,1999. and recorded on July 14,1999 in instrument 1032494. and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated December 2.1999 recorded on December 29,1999 to instrument 1039642, to Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe data hereof toe sum of Eighty-Throe Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 21/100 Dottars ($83,362.21), todudtog interact at 75% par annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and provtdod, notice te hereby given that said mortgage W be forecfoeed by a sate of the mortgaged pramtees, or tome pert of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on July 29,2004. Said premteoe we ottuated to Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Mkhigan. and are described as: A triamuter pteco of tend described as al that piece of tend to Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 3 North. Rango 9 West, lying South and East of too highway. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Juno 24, 2004 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For CltiMortgago. Inc. As Successor to Interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Btoghwn Farms. Mkhigan 48025-5822 Fil* S025400F01 the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. June 27, 2001, and recorded on July 9, 2001 to instrument 1062752. and assigned by sted Mortgagee to Homeokte Lending. Inc. as asaigneo by an assignment dated Juno 27,2001 recorded on August 2, 2001 to instrument 1064088. to Bwry county records. Mkhigan, on which mortgage there Ono Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hunded Seventy-Four And 53/100 Dolor* ($157,474 53). todudtog totereot at 7.75% per annum. Under toe power of eete contained to said mort- toood by a sate of the mortgaged premteoe, > part of toem, st pubic vendue, at too Barry Courthouae to Hastings at 140 PM, on premteoe are ottuated to Townehip of 7 Woat. Assyria Township. Bony County, Mkhigwi. The redemption period shal bo 12 montoc from too Doted: Ju^ 8, 2004 For more toformatfor FC J 248593.1311 Ttott A Trott, P.C. Inc. • 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Rte M26492F01 Nrrtkw Of Mortgage Fowfoeure We THM RRM M A DMT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBtG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eete arey bo the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Thomason, Jr., a atogte man and Deborah Shotwel, « atogte woman, original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2001, and recorded on Apr! 18, 2001 to Instrument 1068286, to Barry county records. Mkhigan, on which mort­ gage there te claimed to bo duo at too date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred FortyThree And 96/100 Dolars ($88,443.96), todudtog interest et 7.75% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premteoe, or aomo part of them, at pubik vanduo. to the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at. 140 PM, on July 29,2004. Said premtesi are rtuated to Ctty of Hastings, Barry County, Mkhigan, and are daacribad aa: The West 33 teat of Lot 2 and toe Eaat 10 teat of Lot 3, Stock 8, Butters Addtecn, acoordtog to too recorded pfot thereof to Uber 1 ot Plate, on Pago 88, Barry County Records. The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unteoa doterminod aban­ doned to accotdanoo wtth MCLA 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period ahal bo 30 days from too dote of such sale. Dated: June 24,2004 For more inimination, pteaao cal: FC S 248.593.1304 ■Rott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage corpora­ tion, a Now Jersey Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte P027248F01 _ MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt haa boon made to me conotDons or a mortgage maoo ny iumdcmx.t NIXON A MARRIED WOMAN aka KB4BERLY LYNN NIXON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATON SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMF NEE FOR LENDER. LENDER IS CTX MORT­ GAGE COMPANY, Mortguoe, dated Sepr-nbor 26,2003, and recorded on September 30,2Gt ,aa Instrument No. 1114536 Barry County Records, Mkhigan on which mortgage there te claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred nineteen thousand one hundred seventy three and 58/100 Dottars ($119,173.58), todudtog interest at 6.875% per annum. Under too power al sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and provkted, notioe la hereby given toat add mortgage wB bo forecfoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premteoe, or some part of toem, at pubic vendue, at tire Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. at 140 p m. on Auguet 12. 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County, Midigan wd are described ss: Land situated to the Township of Battimore, County ot Barry, State of Michigan, daacribad a* blows: That part of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Baltimore Townehip. Bany County. Mkhigan, described aa: Begtontog at the South 1M comer al said section; thence North 00*3743" EaaL 331.50 teal along toe West me of said Southwest 1/4; toenoe North 89*3945* East, 656.83 foot; thence South 00*274T West 331.49; thence South 89*3945* West. 657.72 foot along too South Inc ot sted Southeast 1/4 to the piece of begtontog. Tax Parcel Number: 0642-014-450-20. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such safe. Dated July 8. 2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Btontogham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cad: (248) 540-7701 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL cngMTWR) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPIBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BFORMAT1OW OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) 3624100 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt having boon irate in ihe terms and conditions at a certain mortgage mate by Troy A. Barker and Karen L Barker, hue­ band and wife of Barry County. Mkhigan. Mortgagor to Long Beech Mortgage Company dated foe 18th day ot February. AX. 2001, and recorded to toe office of too Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Mkhigan. on toe 28to day of February, AX. 2001, to Instrument no. 1065389 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. kxril the 28to day of May, Al). 2004, assign a d to Dswtattoo Bank Nationte Trust Company, formerly known aa Bankers Trust Company of CaNomte, NA a* Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Treat 2001-2 tore rrweno assignments and recorded on Juno 4. 2004 to too office of Register of Baade to Inahumant No. 1128775 tor said County of Bany Records, on which xnortgege there te ciairnod to bo duo, at toe date of thte notice, tor principal and interest, too sum of $99,332.65 (Ninety nine thousand three hundred thirty two dolors and sixty ftvo cents) including Interest there on st 10.25% (ten point taro ftvo) percent per annum. And no autt proceedtog* at taw or to aqutty hav­ ing been inetitated to recover too debt secured by sad mortgage or any part toareof. Now, therefore, by virtue of too power of sate contained to aaM mortgage, and pursuant to toe afakta of too State of Mkhigan to auch caao made and provided, notice te hereby given tost on. too 22nd day of July AX.. 2004, at 140 o’clock said mortgage wB bo torecfoeod by a sate at pUAc auction, to too Ngheet bidder, at toe Bany County Courthouao to Heatings, Ml. Barry County, Mkhigan. of foe promts** daacribad to said mortgage. Which said premteoe are daacribad aa tottowa: Al tool certain piaoo or porooi of too tend attuate to too Townehip of Hope, to toe County of Barry and State of Mkhigan and daacribad aa tottowa to wtt: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. TAX IX.: 07-15403-70 The redemption period ahal bo six mortiha from too date of ouch sate, unteoe doterminod aban­ doned to aooordanoo wtth 1948CL 6005241a, to which case the redemption period ahal be 30 days from the date of ouch sate. Dated: June 17.2004 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO.. LPA By: Dantel E. BoaL (PS8601) 755 W. Big Bearer Road. State 1820 Troy. Mkhigan 48064 WWR803872349 .m.. THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTBIQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAnON □rnUNH) BOLL BE UBK) FOR THAT PURPO6E. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt haa boon made to the condttfone of a mortgage made by Edmund P. Fellner, a married man, and Ranee Fettner, hte wile, dated November 23, 1999, and recorded on December 2. 1999,in Document No. 1038630, Bany County Records, Mkhigan^nd assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded October 30, 2001 to Document No. 1068943. Bany County Records, Michigan, and assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded OctoborSO, 2001 in Document No. 108^43, Bony County Record*, Mkhigan, on which said mortgage there tectaimed to bo due. at toe dote of tote notice, too sum of Nhoty-Tkro Thousand Ntoe Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 ($92513.56) Dotiars. todudtog totereat al 8560% per annum. Under toe power of aate contained to eaid mort­ gage and toe statute to euch caae made and provkted, notice te hereby given toat aaid mortgage wB be forecfoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premteoe, or some part of toem, al puttee vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan on Thursday. August 19,2004, al 140 pjn. Said premteaa are situated to the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry and State at Mkhigan and are daacribad aa: Hte Number 08-0060988 COMMENCING AT A POINT M THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD WHICH UES 1046.4 FEET SOUTH AND 2130 FEET EAST OF THE NORTH IM POST OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 46 MINUTES WEST 16322 ORY ROAD FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINMNG; THENCE NORTH 709.1 FEET. THENCE WEST 175 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 784X2 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 46 kBNUTES EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGRMNQ. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY A SURVEY WITH A DIFFERENT BEAHNG BASIS AS FOLLOWS; PART OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH IM CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 1046.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1 /4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST 2130.00 FEET TO "HE CENTERLINE OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 07 MPfUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 16322 FEET ALONG SAC CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREE 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 709.10 FttT; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 175.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 78422 FEET TO SAC CENTERLINE OF HCKORY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE PO» NT OF BE GI NN ING S UBJE CT TO THE RIGHT!- OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE SOUTHER­ LY PORTION OF SAC PARCEL AS USED FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ON HICKORY ROAD. 800.324ia.in which caae foe redemption period Dated: July 8. 2004 Conseco Ftoanoe Servicing Corp., nA/a Green Tree Servicing. LLC Anpignoe al Mortgagee SOBROFF 8 ABRAMCZYK P.C. 30400 Totegraph Road, Ste. 444 Bmgham Farms. Ml 480254541 (248) 6424000 . omsmm (7/29) (8/17-7/15) (8/12) �The Hashngs Banner - Thursday. July 1S. 2004 - Page 15 THE ROAD TO A VIBRANT MICHIGAN AND GOOD JOBS IS PAVED WITH BALANCED LAND USE Here's how it works: Good companies want to locate The organizations identified here believe that how wo use our land is critical where the best workers are. But the best and brightest to the future of Michigan. Together they agree that uninformed and outdated workers often don’t want to cal! Michigan home. Our land use policies threaten our landscapes, our ability to create and keep population is growing slowly. At 0.4% growth, we rank 43rd jobs, and our great places—both urban and rural. in the nation. But our land development is outpacing our Last year, the bipartisan Michigan Land Use Leadership Council brought population growth. Uninformed land use policies threaten together these diverse voices. Together, they forged broad agreement on more our land, our jobs, and our people. We are losing farmland than 100 recommendations to and natural spaces while we neglect the very cities that a stronger and more prosperous define Michigan to the nation and the world. future for Michigan. To build a better Michigan, we must build a state Join them. where cities, rural landscapes, and scenic places are all strengthened, respected and preserved. It’s a balance that matters to people. It's a balance that supports good jobs. It’s why wise land use policies must be discussed and supported in Michigan. Michigan Land Use MICHIGAN CHAMBER. COMMERCE www.mnealtois.coin www michambet.com BUREAU Leadership Council DETROIT BRANCH www rnecprotects otg www.imclnganlaimbuteau.com www.tnichiganlanduse org . www.detioitna.icp otg �P«Oe 16 - Thursday. July 15. 2004 - The Hastings Bww $2,000 in fines and/or three times the value of the destroyed property $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used Must sell! (517)719-8062 $150 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). E-iught, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 AMISH KITCHEN DROP TABLE LEAF with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 cases, $500. 10 Jumbo land­ scape timbers, brand new, $3 a piece. Troybilt rear till rototiUer, $500. Call (269)948 9340. NEWER 124XXJBTU air con­ ditioner, wall/window style, runs great, keep cool for on­ ly $165. (269)945-2821 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish k Koi, liners, pumps, filters. ApOl's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. FOR SALE: 1*11 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers; good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR RENT: 2bd in the coun­ try. Large yard, no pets, $525 ♦ security. Call (269)948­ 8943. LARGE 2 BD. upstairs apt in Woodland. Incudes heat air, trash, stove, refrigerator and garage. No pets, no LITTLE LONG LAKE: 2 bedroom house, large yard, boat k dock, $600 per month. (269)721-8521 1 DAY GAVAGE SALE: Sat­ urday, July 17th. 8am-2pm. Don't miss out! Women & mens clothing, household items, comforter sets, chair with ottoman, couch, wood crafts & much more. 2715 Ragla Re1, north off Coats Grove. *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS- TIDY HOME CLEANING SAT: 88K, very dean, power SERVICE* meeting all your sunroof, full power, auto cleaning needs. Weekly, shift new tires, asking monthly or just that one time $9,000. Call (269)2089223 occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent FOR SALE: 1992 Honda Ac­ Counties since 1985. Call cord LX Sedan, great condi­ (269)945-9448 or (269)948 tion, very dean, manual 5 8508. speed, 121,000 miles. New tires & exhaust KBB $2,095 asking $1,500. Please call (269)8382296 or (616)554­ FISH FOR SALE* 1 male A 1 female Gar Pike, roughly 1.8 9974. 15" long, $25 each or both for $40 (paid $35 each). Call (269)9483717 leave message. BILLING CLERK/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: to $14/hr. + benefits. (Hospital) KALKASKA COUNTY: 86 Entry level. Basic office du­ beautiful acres, ideal recrea­ ties! ASAP! (616)949-2424 tion base, short drive to state Jobline fee. land, ManisUe River and ORV traiE, indudes drive­ CABLE INSTALLER/HELP- way and cleared site. ER: to $8$18/hr. * benefits! $26,900, $500 down, $330 Flexible hours! Trainee/skil- month, 11% land contract, led! Many! (616)949-2424 www.ncrthemlandco. com Jobline fee. or Northern Land Company, 1-800-9683188. DELTVERY/MERCHANDISE to $30,000/yr. + bene­ fits! (beverage k snack DRIVER: additional CDL-A foods) Local city routes! drivers needed. Looking for (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ FACTOR Y/ASSEMBLY/ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ PRODUCTION: to $15/hr. cense. Good working envi­ ♦ benefits. Trainee/skilled! ronment. (616)2487729 (Large plant) 2 Shifts! Need­ ed now! (616)949-2424 Job­ FREEPORT ELEVATOR is linefee. looking for a part time secre­ tary. Ag A computer experi­ GENERAL LABOR/ CARPENTER/HELPER: to ence is a phis. Apply in per­ son at the store. $15/hr. * benefits! Trainee/ skilled. Major contractor! Need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. LARGE TICKET SALES: Join Michigan's fastest grow­ ing modular builder. We seek aggressive, experi­ enced, successful retail sales 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ professionals who desire to rooms, 2 baths. Please call excel with a winning team! (269)945-3601 for further in­ We offer paid training, fo! 401k, benefits, multiple vaca­ tion incentives, cash bonus­ FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ es, plus beat the best pay RY OUTLET: lot model plan in our industry. First clearance sale, homes from year earnings $50,000 plus. If $37,600. Cafl today 1-877­ qualified fax to Emily at our 7381090. home office (616)837-6375, email to eatkinson©mapleisWE NEED TO make room. land.net or mail to P.O. Box New homes coming tn. SeiI- 79, Coopersville, Ml. 49404. ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range PART TIME NAIL tech and from 1,280 sq.ft. to 2,280 sq. massage therapist rental ft Prices range from $45,200 space available. Complete to $67,000. Cali Grand Value confidentiality. Please call Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ (269)8386786. 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ ia. TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR employment with Ew­ ing Well Drilling, Inc in Ver­ $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN montville, ML Looking for mattress set (in plastic). dependable, hard working Brand new, never used! man with a CDL license. (517)726-0088 King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)2044)600 COME HELP CELEBRATE Charlie Collins's 75th birth­ day. Sun., July 18th from 1­ 6pm. No gifts. 6 PIECE AMISH BED­ ROOM: complete bed w/ head, foot log rails. Cedar post hand built $475. (517)719-8062 RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS: Do you have time to help a Jiild BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ with special needs? Follow­ ors are burgundy, green k ing abuse and neglect, many 2 FREE GARAGE SALE khaki, $475.069)9487921 children are entering foster signs with your ad that runs care with emotional, devel­ in any of our papers. Get BURGUNDY CHAIR W/ opmental, and learning disa­ them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 OTTOMAN, $200. (269)948 bilities. The Family Inde­ N. M-43 Hwy„ Hastings. At 7921 pendence Agency is commit­ the front counter. ted to giving you the sup­ HOUSEFUL OF FURNI­ port A education you need TURE: 3 rooms, appliances, to care for special needs chil­ kitchen table, bedroom set (2 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A dren. Dedicated homes are months old), $2,500 new motorhome, 27,000 miles, also needed to foster one or sell $1300/best (517)204­ runs great $23,000. Call more teens, or give time A 0600 (269)8388909. struct’ re to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: MEMORY FOAM BED: homes with enough energy, mattress, box. Space age Vis­ co NASA foam. Temporpe- time A space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to­ dic style, queen, never used. gether (40sq.feet/child/ New $2,600 - seU $595. bedroom). For more infor­ (517)204-0600 mation telephone (517)548 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet, (2) Indi­ FROM THE FAMILY OF cate interest in August 26 In­ Richard Maiville Sr. formation Night in Hastings, Thank you to all our family and/or (3) Sign-up for foster and friends for their kind parenting classes that begin words, flowers, cards and all Thursday evenings, 89pm, the food at our time of loss. September 9th-October 21 st A special thanks to in Nashville. Telephone Reverend Gary Newton, (517)5485844 anytime A Ray Girrbach and Frank leave message. Thank You! Campbell for the kind words during the service. Also a special thanks u) the Delton 1975 KAWASAKI Z-l 900: VFW for the Iuncheon. runs great, very fast, $2300 Marion Maiville, obo; Evinrude 6 horse, runs Larry A Beverly Jordan, great, $500 obo. (269)838 Dick A Jackie Maiville, Doug A Karen Maiville, Grandchildren A Great-Grandchildren. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce wifi: or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL HAUL away your junk cars or trucks in any condition, FREE! Call Brad, (269)209-1916. FOR SALE* 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Cal! (269)8388909. 2 600/16 TIRES suitable for light trailer. 795-9225. • Angeteya Stellema. 31, of Battle Creek, was sentenced in Bany County District Court to one year probation. $295 in court costs and fines and 30 days in jail with credit of three days served and the balance suspended after pleading guilty to one count of drunk and dis­ orderly and one count of failure to obey a police officer June 26. The maximum penalty for the offenses is 90 days in jail for each count and fines rang­ ing from $100 to $500. Ste was also ordered to attend substance abuse counseling, to attend a minimum of two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week, and do 50 hours of community service. Officers said they responded to a report of a disturbance June 26 in the 200 block of East Center Street when a citizen observed a male and female in an argument. During the course of the arrest, Stellema interfered with the offi­ cers as they took ter boyfriend into custody. • John A. Anderson. Jr., 28, of Nashville, was sentenced July 7 in Barry County Circuit Court to 40 to 180 months in prison in con­ nection with four cases against him, including three misdemeanor and two felony charges The charges include one misdemeanor codnt of assault and battery Sept 29, 2003. ooe misdemeanor count of criminal sexual conduct fourth degree, one misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) Sept. 1,2003, one felony count of criminal sexual conduct third degree between June and August of 1996, and ooe felony count of attempted criminal sexual conduct third degree between June and August of 1996. The maximum penalties for the misde­ meanor charges range from 93 days to two years in jail with fines ranging from $500 to $2,000. The maximum penalty for the felony charges range from five to 15 years in prison. Circuit Judge James Fisher also ordered that the prison sentences are to be served con­ currently, or at the same time. • Michael Farley. 22, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to five years in jail, 36 months of pro­ bation and $1315 in fines and court costs for two felony and three misdemeanor charges against him from his arrest May 25 in Middleville. The charges against him were ooe felony count of malicious destruction of property with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine and/or three times the value of the destroyed property, one misdemeanor count of domestic violence with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines, one misdemeanor charge of assault and battery with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines, one felony charge of home invasion third degree with a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and one misdemeanor charge of malicious destruction of property with a max­ imum penalty of one year jail time and/or • Joshua Miller. 25. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 60 months probation. 12 months in jail with a credit of 22 days served and the balance suspended upon completion of proba­ tion. court costs and fines of $2,165, sub­ stance abuse and mental health assessments. He was charged with one misdemeanor of domestic violence and one felony charge of attempted criminal sexual conduct third degree against his wife between May 1 ate June 1 of this year in Castellon Township. He was also ordered to attend two er more AA or NA meetings per wrek and to take all med­ ications prescribed for him. His wife. Mary Miller, addressed the court saying her husband is a good man when te is taking his medications and seeing a coun­ sels. Ste also said that ste has beta receiv­ ing counseling herself. The maximum penalty for these charges are 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines for the misdemeanor charge and five yean in prison for the felony charge. • Tony Benedict. 41 of Bellview, Fla., was sentenced to five yean probation, $620 in court costs and fines, and ordered to pay $46,771 in restitution for failure to pay child support. When asked if te had anything to say before te was sentenced, Benedict apologized to his children and ex-wife for not paying the child support. "You can also apologue to the taxpayers of Michigan because we supported your chil­ dren when you didn't,*' said Judge Fisher dur­ ing Benedict's remarks. FAIR, continued from page 3-------- - ----------- - --------------------------Then to end the week the BUzing Saddles Drill Team will perform at 3 p.m. at the grandstand in a free show. Karaoke singers fill the night air Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. during the semi-finals with an always body contested finals on Friday evening. These contests always fill the variety tent This year the event is sponsored by Gavin Chevrolet and Gavin Sales and Service. Tbe grandstand roan with motors, crashes, bulls and lots of applause as the demolition derby returns Monday, July 19, and Saturday, July 24. Autocross takes over on Tuesday. July 20. On Wednesday, tbe thrills include rodeo clowns and bull riding ns the Wagon Wheel Professional Rodeo comes back to Barry County. Motocross cycles will buss and jump on Thunday and Friday evenings. Loven of antique tractors will enjoy seeing red. green, gray and orange machines. They will compete against each other al 10 a.m. Saturday. July 24, in the free antique tractor pull at the grandstand. Daily vents this year inchide antique tractor show, bingo and weather permitting hoc air bal­ loon rides. Anyone looking for a quiet spot during tbe week can stop by both the Barry County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and the 4-H Children's Garden. There are always places to sit and visitors can get their pressing garden ques­ tions answered. Woman arrested In assault HASTINGS — Police reqronded to a domestic assault com­ plaint in tbe 500 block of Blit Center Street July 7 after tbe 30- year-old man culled to report his girlfriend had assaulted him. Investigation revealed that the victim confronted his girlfriend about her alcohol consumption and tbe fact that she was violating her court ordered probation. She reportedly became angry and struck him twice in the face. The suspect, Shane Bassett. 31 of Hastings. had left the resi­ dence prior lo police arriving at 2:25 a.m.. but returned about ten minutes after officers left. Police again responded and confronted Bassett, who was then taken into custody for domestic assault. She was also wanted on a six-count warrant for probation v iolation out of Barry Couoty. She was lodged at the Bany County Jail -riftout incident Authorities said alcohol was a factor in the assault Child abuse case unde probe ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — State police assisted Barry County Family Independence Agency caseworkers on an alleged child abuse and sexual assault of an 8-year-dd child reported July 8. Names of tbe victim and suspect are being withheld pending issuance of a warrant from the prosecutor's office. Two warrant arrests made HASTINGS — A routine vehicle plate check by Michigan State Police troopers resulted in two warrant arrests July 10. Kendal] Bolton. 24 was arrested on a Lowell Police Department warrant for an undisclosed charge and the driver Nina Baird, 20 was arrested on a Hastings State Police post warrant for Driving with License Suspended. HASTINGS — A 31-year-old Hastings man was arrested July 10 on charges of domestic violence after police responded to the 800 block of East Thorn Street after witnesses called 911 to report a woman pleading for the suspect to stop hurting her, said Dep. Chief Leedy, of the Hastings Police Department. Officers confronted Timothy Slagter coming down a flight of stairs to the residence. According to the accounts of witnesses, the couple were in a verbal argument before te assaulted her and pushed ter to the ground. Although it was reported that the victim, a 30-ycar-old woman, was holding ter arm and stomach when authorities arrived at the scene, ste did not seek any medical attention. It is believed alcohol played a role in the incident Traffic stop leads to arrest HASTINGS — Shannon Wolfe, 26. was arrested July 11 after a traffic stop on charges of driving with license suspended, and police found two warrants out of the Wayland post of the Michigan Stale Police and two warrants from the Allegan County Sheriff’s office. Man held for resisting officer HASTINGS — Slate police troopers from the Hastings post arrested Richard Gingerich. 21 for resisting an officer after a fool pursuit through Hastings near Broadway and West State Road. A wonderful place to recall the week's events, is the candlelit gardens from dusk until the fair closes Thursday and Friday evening. If the weath­ er cooperates, this can be serene place to be. These are just a few of the features lo be found at this year’s Bany County Fair. While reaching down to its roots this year with antique tractors, seed com shelling on Kids' Day and praise for those skills like preserving jams, making pickles or quilting, the fair is also branch­ ing out and trying new dungs. Whether fair visitors discover a food memory cr make a new one. take some time lo visit the Barry County Fair. See this year's fair supplement for more com­ plete derails. While en route to pick up the suspect at his home, the trooper saw him driving a vehicle and attempted to turn around to pursue him. Gingerich then abandoned his vehicle in an alley and was seen by officers entering an auto parts store. He was then appre­ hended and told officers he ran from them because of six charger of driving with license suspended against him. The passengers of the car were released. Domestic assault arrest made YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Dean R. Holzhausen. 49, was arrested for domestic violence July 11. A teen-ager in the home called 911 while the couple fought in another room. When troopers arrived, the girl told them that the woman was bleeding and needed help. There were also two other small children in the home. It was undetermined whether alcohol was a factor. Woman held In drug theftHASTINGS — Hastings police arrested a 48 year-old Battle Creek woman July 12, after ste was caught by an employee tak­ ing prescription drugs from Bosley Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St The woman told officers she went into the pharmacy at about 4 p.m. and was looking for a restroom. During ter search, ate took a bottle of prescription Vicodin with ter, saying she had been experiencing some pain due to a medical condition and that's why she took them. An employee stopped woman and notified the police depart­ ment The woman was t.dged at the Barry County Jail without incident Her name is being withheld pending additional charges. Stolen car suspects sought ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A complaint of a car driving away from a gas station without paying a $44.95 bill resulted in a pursuit and recovery of a stolen vehicle July 12. When officers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police ran the vehicle plate and description given lo them by the gas station clerk, it came back to a white suburban reported stolen from Three Rivers The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department was notified when lhe vehicle was seen beaded toward Plainwell. Tbe vehicle was later found in an Orangeville Township com field. The suspects were described as a white -nale, white female, and two African American males all approximately 17 to 18 years of age. The suspects were reported lo have been picked up by an older good Samaritan who took them odt of the area. Anyone with information may call the Allegan County Sheriff's office at 269-673-0500 or Hastings post at 269-948-8283. Sign theft season starts HASTINGS — Two political signs have been reported stolen by the Committee to Elect Stephanie Fekkes. Tbe four- by eight-foot foil color signs are valued at $200 each. The signs were stolen from M-50 and Hastings Road and at M-37 and Garbow Road. The signs were on private property with per­ mission of the property owners. They were cut with wire cutters off the posts where they were fastened with cable ties. Anyone with information on the signs or the persons responsi­ ble may call Detective Sergeant Terry Klotz at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings at 269-948-8283. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 2004 - Page 17 KENNELS, continued from page 9 business, and she has numerous books on kennels." She is the daughter of the kennel owners. She said the pens are larger than required, and the dogs are let out every day. "She noted the owners have been breeding dogs for 12 years.’ She had said the owners have to retain some dogs to improve the breed, and they have a number of rescued dogs. She claimed the odor was not too bad. and each dog has proper bedding. Neighbor John Carpenter asked about the number of dogs approved by P&Z. and how many were being requested, which was explained. He expressed concern about noise, and the impact this could have on selling his property. Letters from Greg and Robin Burghean. Kirk Treadwell and Betty Bumham express­ ing opinions in favor of the request were received and read. Commissioner Jan McKeough noted the kennels were clean, and the operation is well run. though she said the decision was not an easy one. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie agreed the animals were healthy and well cared for. He noted he could hear the dogs barking, expressed concern over the small lot size, and the possibility that a house could be built next door. He said he noticed an odor and a lot of waste would be generated. He said he was concerned about the lack of a buffer with this use. There arc no zoning guidelines for buffers with the special use for kennels. McManus said, and no precedents for them. He noted most kennels are on larger parcels, and this request was unique. Jones said they would be willing to wrap a fence around the entire property, screening the kennel from surrounding property, and separating the use from a church to the south. Barney suggested constructing a berm with trees and a fence. He asked how close the kennel pens were to the property line. Jones said there were five feet from the south line closest to tbe church. He said the pens were 30 to 35 feet from the rear line. Chairman Clyde Morgan pointed out the BCPZC issued a special use for 13 to 25 dogs, and now there arc 160, and stated the Joneses should have known they were breaking the law. MacKenzie suggested the couple look else­ where for a location. He said the request was hard to approve at the current two-acre loca­ tion. He noted lhe neighbor might not be able to sell his land, which is an adverse effect of the kennel on his property. Barney suggested a barrier with a sound abatement panel be installed. Stough noted the number of dogs could be a potential public health issue due to nitrogen entering the groundwater. McKeough cited legal counsel's opinion, which supported the validity of the zoning ordinance, and that 25 to 50 dogs m»y be deemed appropriate. She questioned how a request for hundreds of dogs on large acreages would be evaluated. Since animal control has only allowed up to 50. unJi now. she suggested the attorney’s opinion be fol­ lowed. She also mentioned the small size of the lot. John Jones countered that animal control could approve a larger number than 50. Alden suggested that Jones be allowed to gradually reduce the number of animals to an approvable size, over a period of time, such as by January 2005. Jones said they would have to move if the numbers were reduced The first motion by McKeough to deny the request failed in a 4-3 vote. Jones asked to compromise to allow 150 dogs. Later a motion by Stough to amend the original special use permit lo allow for 130 Jack Russell Terriers and 10 additional dogs, was passed in a 4-3 vole with MacKenzie. McKeough and Morgan opposed. Stipulations included; 1. A soundproofing plan was to be submit­ ted arxi approved by lhe Health Department. 2. Annual water testing was to be complet­ ed by the Health Department, with testing done up front to set a baseline. Michigan’s drunk driving decreasing A Michigan drunk driving audit shows fatalities and injuries are decreasing in the state over the past two years. An audit of the state's drunk driving arrests, convictions and crashes and fatali­ ties involving alcohol and/or drugs has shown an across-the-board decrease in 2002 and 2003 The 2003 drunk driving audit, issued by the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center, provides detailed information, including arrest activity by law enforcement agency for each county in the state as well as crash, injury and fatali­ ty information by county. In 2003, 442 people died in alcohol and/or drug related fatalities, down from 463 in 2002. Drunk and impaired driving arrests totaled 55,746, a decrease from the 57,789 individuals arrested in 2002. Of the 53,354 people arrested for operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). 25.127 were convicted of that offense, while 28,181 were convicted of impaired driving. Injuries resulting from alcohol and/or drug-related crashes also decreased, from 9.830 in 2002 to 9.315 in 2003. "This report highlights the effectiveness of Michigan's law enforcement officers when it comes to enforcing our state's drunk driving laws," said Michigan State Police Director, Colonel Tadarial J. Hastings Fiber Glass announces promotion Sturdivant. "Thanks to stricter laws that carry harsh penalties, we arc now experi­ encing fewer fatalities and injuries on our roadways due to alcohol and drugs." Educating the motoring public about Michigan's laws has also proven vital to the state's continuing success, said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, the state's chief motor vehicle administrator. “Most Michigan drivers accept the tremendous responsibility that comes with getting behind the wheel," Land said. “Fortunately, our message is getting through to that small segment of ihe popu­ lation that disregards the safety of others. The state's emphasis on education and awareness is forcing all motorists to think twice before making a tragic mistake. We must continue working with other stake­ holders so that this welcome trend contin­ ues.” A key piece of legislation is Michigan's repeat offender law, which took effect in October 1999. This law created harsher penalties for repeat offenders in an effort to limit access to vehicles through license plate confiscation, mandatory vehicle immobilization and vehicle forfeiture. A recently adopted law has the potential to decrease alcohol and drug-related fatali­ ties even further. In September 2003. Michigan lowered the limit at which a motorist is considered a drunk driver to .08 blood alcohol content (BAC). Hastings Fiber Glass Products has announced that David J. Russell has been promoted to the position of vice president of manufacturing. As such, be will be responsible for provid­ ing leadership and direction for production management, including all areas that support production functions. Russell has been with Hastings Fiber Glass Products for eight years. His areas of respon­ sibility have included inventory control. ISO certification, quality control and production scheduling. He holds an engineering degree from Michigan State University and is a graduate of Hastings High School. Two injured in traffic crash A two-car accident sent two people to the hospital after their car slammed into a mini-van turning left out of Wal-Mart onto M­ 43. The driver of the mini-van and her children in their car seats in the back seat were not injured. The road was closed between Cook and Heath roads for 25 to 30 minutes. k August 3rd, Let's Send A Family Man to our Family Court o Probate Court is our Family Court, dealing with family issues. Bill Doherty is the right man for the job. Husband to Dr. Laura Doherty and father to two wonderful daughters, Bill understands family issues first hand. As your Probatt.' •Judge, Bill will work to make court hours Hill, wife Laura, daughter* Emily A Maggie { • i r • 11 1 1 i • • more family friendly, holding evening sessions at least once per week . • "Bill Doherty is my choice for Probate Judge. He has the longest legal experience, strong family values, and commitment to serving our community." > • Dr. Jim Atkinson "I know all the choices, and Bill Doherty has my vote." i VIM The HOP! - Richard M. Shuster Former Circuit Court Judge "A Family Man for Family Court" ASTINGS ART HOP July 30th, 6-9 PM Fish Hatchery Building - Main Street Bank - White's Photography Court House Lawn - Thomapple Arts Council • Back Doer Dell Second Hand Comers * Jefferson Street Gallery - Fall Creek Restaurant State Grounds Coffee House For Probate JUDGE avX- DOHERTY “san *—■ ’ . , 7- — www.doherty4judge.com. ' . P»W for by the Committee To Elect WiMam Doherty 221 S. Broadway Hest'nge, Ml 49051 v . �Pag* 1« - TNnday. July 15.2004 - Th* HaMnga Banw Cast B takes the stage on Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 24, at 2 p.m. Some members ol the cast performed the opening of the play for the Hastings Kiwanis July 14. Cast A performs on Wednesday, July 21 and Friday, July 23, at Central Auditorium in the Thomapple Arts Council's Summer Youth Theatre production of *Emma.* Tickets are available at the door. 'Emma' production to feature 2 alternating casts by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Twenty-one young people between the ages of 10 and 18 have been working hard on the Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theatre production of "Emma." planned for next week. From learning their lines to exercising their dancing feet, they have been work­ ing hard to be ready for their performanc­ es July 21-24 at Central Auditdrium. This year there was such an abundance of interested young thespians that the play was double cast Producer Norma Jean Acker said she is very pleased with the professionalism of both casts. “1 really encourage everyone to come out to see these young people.” she says.” I think they will be pleasantly surprised to see tl«c quality of the work presented." Thomapple Arts Council’s production of “Emma,” based on the novel by Jane Austen, was adapted for the stage by Sandra Fenichel Asher. This year the play was double cast to allow everyone io have a role in the play. An additional night on stage was added so that both Cast A and Cast B would get to perform twice. On the nights they don’t perform, actors provide the backstage technical crew for the production. Acting in Cast A are Mariah Burd as Jane Austen. Marion Christensen as Emma Woodhouse, Page Kiengle as Harriet Smith. Elena Gormley as Mrs. Elton, Sara Pash as Mrs. Weston. Breanna Lethermann as Miss Bates and Tess Nugent as Jane Fairfax. Members of Cast B are Sara Pappas as Jane Austen, Kathryn Carney, Katie Ponsetto as Harriet Smith. Emily Benningfield as Mrs. Elton, Sarah Radant as Mrs. Weston, L’Oreal Gironda as Miss Bates, and Bethany Roderick as Jane Fairfax. Getting to be in both casts and perform all four nights are Sheyanne Stevens as Henry Woodhouse. Christopher White as Mr. Knightly. Mitch Singleteny as Mr. Elton. Lexi Vonderhoff as Mr. Weston, TJ. Taylor as Frank Churchill. Allison Danis and Mrs. Bates and Sam McPhail as Robert Martin. All the actors are looking for Summer Youth Theatre supporters and are asking friends and family to buy “1 support Summer Youth Theatre” listings in the program that only cost $5 each. Anyone interested in contributing and being a patron can contact the TAC office at 945­ 2002 and leave a message for assistant director Dufresne. The deadline is Friday. July 16. “This is a family show and a comedy. 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AAPMR and AOCRM and is accepting new patients. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-07-22.pdf c4caff653fbb7c3621a268ee70967a25 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBUtT ’ (JRSIlltGS MlflSttlBJ 121S CHURCH ST NAS11NGS Ml 4NM-1NB We get letters for election season Local sign ordinance enforcement pulling Saxons select soccer successor See Letters on Pages 4, 5, 13, 14 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER GOJOWO® mipiv: LlBR^'" HaATNG.- ,-riOP'-^ .... i i" UNGS Thursday, July 22. 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 30 PRICE 50C NEWS Non-partisan candidate rejected BRIEFS in bid to oppose board chairman His plans were foiled last Thursday, the last and the only way he could file to run for com­ Editor day for candidates with no party affiliation to missioner would be with petitions bearing at Donald Wiggins of Castleton Township file at the Barry County Clerk’s office. He least nine valid signatures of voters within the Fifth District. by David T. Young ‘Art Hop’ slated for Friday, July 30 “You can't be Hip without the Hop!" for Fifth District was told he did not meet the criteria set by County Commissioner, but his name will not state law that he have at least nine signatures appear on the ballot. on his petition. says he wanted to run . is the slogan of the first Hastings An Wiggins, who considered running for the Wiggins claimed he showed up Thursday Hop, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts office as a Republican last May. opted instead to file for the office by paying a $100 fee. Council to seek the seat now held by Board Chairman which is permissible for all partisan candi­ Downtown City the and Hastings of Development Authority Friday. July 30. and I verified that he could not. according to law. “This was 25 1/2 hours prior to the dead­ Jeff MacKenzie under the banner of "no party dates before their May deadline. He line and he had picked up his packet of affiliation." He said MacKenzie already was backed up his claim by pointing to printed instructions, which included the petition forms, in June. II The streets and restaurants will be being challenged by two other Republicans in instructions he was given by Smith last month abuzz with an and musk. There will be the Aug. 3 primary, so he thought it would be that said. “County Commissioner candidates may submit a $100 fee in lieu of petition." !° boat businesses which will be staying better to run unattached in the Nov. 2 general open until 9 p.m. Artists will be in resi­ election, thereby forcing MacKenzie to face dence with samples of their work. another challenge if he prevailed in the pri­ Wednesday. July 14. when he phoned her that mary. the petition option had been printed in error Work of Thornapple Arts Council stu­ “It was my error” Smith said. “He asked me if he could file (with just a $100 check) Smith said she informed Wiggins “He (Wiggins) said it didn’t matter and that he was going to file petitions.” She went on to say Wiggins showed up at See CANDIDATE, pg. 2 Robin McKenna dents will be on display at Fish Hatchery Park. Main Street Bank will have the work of watercolorist Lois Scanned on display. Steve White will display some of his work at the White's Photography gallery. R M Brandt will have work on display at the TAC Gallery. Back Door Deli will have work by mosaic/tile/painter Cathy Newsted, woodworker Floyd Hughes will be at Second Hand Comers and work of vari­ ous artists will be oo display at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Maple Valley selects new school chief Fall Creek Restaurant will have work bv Sandn. Ponsrtto Staff Writer * by Middleville artist Don Williamson ~ and is also planning special events. Musk by Pacific Lite will be on the courthouse lawn (rain location the TAC gallery) and oy blues musician Richard Smerin at the State Grounds Coffee house. State Grounds wid also have work by artist Jeff Furrow on display. Barry County Transit wid provide the Trolley to help visitors “leap" around the hop. For more information, call Becky Fleury at 945-2468 or Lizanne Fehsenfeld at 945-2002. The Maple Valley Rutland seeks replacement for township clerk by Marcie Westover Staff Writer / Rutland McKenna, who has served in her posi­ the position of superintendent of schools to tion for 11 years, recently sold her home Kim Kramer of Kalamazoo. and will be moving with her family to the Kramer, the former assistant superintend­ Fruitport area near Muskegon. ent of schools and director of operations for The board will hold a special meeting Plainwell Community Schools, has accepted at the post and is scheduled to take the helm of position mediate school district post in Midland. So how'd we do? After two round of interviews, the school 22, at the and to formally accept When her resignation goes into effect, comprised of board members, teachers and administrators, which conducted a site visit in entertainment, animals, food, 4-Hers and ndes. District. July the deputy clerk will then carry on the Lydia Parker and Becky Maurer talk to the judges after their performance of "I Won’t Grow Up" in the talent show at the Barry County Fair. The fair started last Saturday with the show and will continue this week through Saturday evening. July 24. with School tonight, McKenna's resignation. dates. Kramer and Linda Olsen, superintend­ Eastern p.m. of four candidates for the deputy clerk’s Clark Volz, who left recently to take an inter­ of Arenac 6 Township Hall to discuss the applications the district Monday. Aug. 2. He succeeds However, based reports from the committee, Robin resignation effective July 30. Monday evening voted unanimously to offer ent Clerk McKenna last Wednesday announced her Board of Education board had narrowed the field to two candi­ County Board forum Is July 23 Township duties. Then there can be an appointment of the deputy clerk to the full clerk posi- See CLERK, pg. 2 Plainwell, the board decided to forgo visiting A second First Friday forum this month is scheduled for noon Friday, July 23, and wid focus on Barry County Board of Commissioners candidates with contests in the Aug. 3 primary election. Invited to appear are incumbent Sandra James and challenger Marlin Walters in the Third District; incumbent Ken Neil and challenger Hcrx Gibson in the Fourth District; incumbent Jeff MacKenzie and challengers Michael Cadton and Jeff Noteboom in the Fifth District; and incumbent Thomas Wing and challenger Jeff VanNortwick in the Olsen’s district and offer Kramer the posi­ tion. "I feel very honored to have been chosen to represent a school system that has such a good reputation throughout the state." said Kramer in a telephone interview Tuesday morning. "I have heard a lot of positive things about the schools in Mtple Valley and I am excited to have the opportunity to help them move forward and assist with the continued education of children in the district." 21 teachers, administrators and others from Plainwell Community School District that Seventh District All are Republicans. First District Commissioner Donald Nevins, Second District Commissioner James French and Eighth District Commissioner Wayne Adams ad are Our superintendent needs to be a 'jack of all trades’... This man has to be able to do it ail." —Teacher Julie Swartz unopposed. vie with Democrat John Loftus on Nov. There have been rumors that some independent candidates may file before Kramer’s "vast knowledge and experience." The First Friday public affairs series, sponsored by the Barry many subjects, in so many areas of school operations." said Administrative Secretary Jill Booher, who was on the committee that the deadline later this month. County Democratic Committee, customarily is held on the first Friday of each month, but because of the approaching primary, two candidate forums are being held this month to give voters a chance to read about and listen to those seeking office before the vote is held. Ad First Friday forums are held al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. visited Plainwell. "He was a teacher, he has worked as a principal, he has worked as an assistant superintendent, and when the cur­ rent superintendent was off for heart surgery, he filled in as superintendent for a short time. So. he really has a vast amount of experience to draw on in a lot of situations." for Alzheimer’s and dementia same as in previous years. Charles Nystrom. Central Dispatch direc­ tor. said two out of the last five years they patients; RN case management. Pennington said another program they have selected to use three-quarters of a mill instead of the full mill that was available. One proposal will be from the Commission would like to install is an emergency needs on Aging for a one-half mill, .25 of which is a assistant to help low income seniors facing a Recently, the 911 Board elected to use the crisis, like the flooding that occurred last full mill to make necessary enhancements in mill for Barry County emergency 911 servic­ May. With the theme of “Taking Care of C technology and equipment. t Some of the new features for the dispatch­ es for 10 years. Own” the COA hopes local voters will do just er include new councils with radio and tele­ that by passing the millage request. phone and mapping systems that are more other proposal will be a renewal of up to one The COA one-half (.5) mill request is for 10 years. The COA has collected its current The one mill renewal request for the Barry quarter of a mill (.25) for 14 years and this is County 911 is for five years, with the current the first time there has been an increase millage expiring on Dec. 31. The millage request. With the half mill mill per year, a home renewal is not an increase, the one mill is the efficient. Also new for the staff are ergonomically See COA, 911, pg. 13 intendent in charge of operations in Plainwell. Kramer was a teacher in Otsego Public Schools from 1977 to 1980. assistant secondary Tammy Pennington, executive director of the COA. said through the increased millage there are several main issues that could be addressed with the additional funds. One core issue for the COA is having the ability to continue to maintain the current level of services for low income seniors. The additional funding also will help with the increasing senior citizens' population that will be accessing services at the COA. in the last census count there were more than 9.000 residents of Barry County who were age 60 and over, with there being 2.500 residents over the age of 75. In addition to his jog as the assistant super­ principal with Standish-Sterling Community Schools 1980-1984, a principal More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 • services $100,000 woula pay $50 a year. Kramer had set up for them to interview were overwhelmingly positive, with many citing "They pointed to his vast knowledge on m 3. Aug. 3 primary election ballot. chronic diseases and illness; adult day care $35 a year or a home with a taxable value of Tripp will face Democrat Dee Lowell in of the Neil-Gibson contest Aug. 3 wid Staff Writer with a taxable value of $70,000 would pay Sixth District Commissioner Clare the Nov. 2 general election. The winner by Marcie Westover Two millage requests will appear on the renewal and the other .25 mill additional. The Members of the committee reported that the responses they received from the COA, 911 requests to be on primary ballot with Homer Community Schools 1984-1989. and the assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum and personnel with Plainwell See MV CHIEF, pg. 2 With many seniors facing multiple chronic health conditions, the COA wants to be able to continue to deal with their needs and pro­ vide services. The additional millage would allow the COA to offer additional services, including: a benefits specialist to assist seniors with using prescription drug cards and medical benefits; providing caregiver education and support services; having health programs to reduce On the Aug. 3 ballot there will be a 911 millage renewal request for up to one mill for five years. In addition to basic operations, the previous millage allowed for improve­ ments in technology and equipment used by the dispatchers, like Michelle James. I �Page 2 - Thursday. July 22. 2004 - The Hastings Banner MV CHIEF, continued from page 1 you have with relationship, in your district.* (contract) negotiations and help mend rela­ in 1979 He has also completed 33 hours of Maple Valley High School teacher Julie he said. 'I will talk to people. 1 will study it, I tionships with staff I’m really excited about a graduate studies in educational leadership at WMU and Michigan State University Community Schools from 1989 to 1998. Swartz, who was also a member of the com­ will learn about it.’ he said. "If I have to 1 will mittee that visited Plainwell said she also felt hire consultants to help fix it 1 will do every­ fresh start." Kramer said his first order of business is. Kramer’s experience made him a strong can­ thing in my power to help you fix this prob­ "to learn as much as I can about the school for 25 years. Anne is a teacher with Plainwell didate for the position. lem.’ district and community and see what direction Community Schools Kramer has been married to his wife. Anne, The couple has two "Everybody told us again and again and "He was looking me right in the eye. You they want to go in. 1 am a servant of the com­ grown children. Nicholas, who is a senior at again that he was loyal, hardworking, that he know if you’re going to lie to somebody, it’s munity and if is my job to find out where they Northern Michigan University and Kari, who had this huge capability to manage many dif kind of hard to lie to somebody when you’re looking at them right in the eye. 1 felt confi­ want to go.” In addition, Kramer said he will be looking is a junior at Western Michigan. ferent tasks." said Swartz. "I came away feel­ ing... that maybe he is the kind of man we dent that he was sincere and that he meant carefully at the budget and contract negotia­ in a variety of civic organizations and activi­ need, that can pay attention to all kinds of that. And. you know what? We need to do tions with teachers and staff. ties: he has served as the chair for the Grand things going on. Our superintendent needs to that. We need to heal the pain in this district "The state’s economy has put us in a diffi­ Rapids Toys for Tots Campaign, been a mem­ be a ‘jack of all trades’... This man has to be and we need to become one body — board, cult situation with regard to funding. We want ber of the Lions Club in Homer, secretary of able to do it all." administrators, said to maintain programs for the kids, but we the want to respect and treat our teachers well." served as the chair of the Southwest Michigan Board President Jerry Sessions he said. "But we are dealing with tough eco­ Math/Science Alliance at the Kalamazoo Later during the meeting Swartz indicated .’hat she felt Kramer might also be inc super­ teachers and staff." Swartz. School Over the years. Kramer has been involved Homer Save the Lake Organization, intendent who could help repair administra­ called Kramer after the vote was taken and nomic times and we still have to balance the Mafh/Science Center for three years, coached tion’s relationship with teachers and staff. offered Kramer the position, which he accept­ books. We’ll want to work out a contract that Little ed. The details of Kramer's contract were still is fair, and teachers and staff can live with Plainwell and he is a charter member and past under negotiation at press time. until the economy turns around." president of the Optimist Club of South East "Each and every one of you on the board knows I have had enough of our bad relation­ League in and Homer Standish. ship. I think I have made that abundantly "I’m really excited about Kim coming on work in education. Allegan County. Kramer has also been an clear... I asked him. what he would do. I said board because of all his knowledge. That was Knaner was training officer in the United active member of the Episcopal Church, serv­ we have a 30-year plus labor relations prob­ the big thing we got from all our interviews— Stales and ing as a vestry member, senior warden and lem in the district. And. it’s more than that; it how intelligent he was and how much experi­ reserves, from 1970 to 1976. He received his chair of the priest search committee at Grace is a problem with relations. I asked him. Episcopal Church in In addition to his Marine Corps, active both ence he had in a lot of different areas. That is bachelor of science degree in psychology and 'What will you do?’" said Swartz. "He looked something we can use in our district." said mathematics me right in the eye and be said. ‘I will find out Sessions in an interview Tuesday morning. University (WMU) in 1976 and master of arts everything there is to know about the problem "I’m hoping his experience will help with degree in educational leadership from WMU from Western Michigan Sunday School Standish and as at teacher a Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo "1 am looking forward to become involved with service organizations in Maple Valley," CANDIDATE, continued from page 1 Kramer said that when he is not working or (the count) clerk’s office) to reject my filing wife insisted she properly filed her husband s involved in civic activities, he enjoys the out­ 2:30, only an hour and a half before the dead­ check." paper work before the deadline nt the clerk's doors. line and attempted to file for candidacy by He has maintained that the clerk made the error, so he should get an extension of the “I told him three times he needed to file nine signatures... I didn’t accept the check. That would have been illegal." She maintained that Wiggins had more than deadline. Kelly Chesney, a spokeswoman with the mary ballot as a Republican and was forced to Michigan Secretary of Stale's office, which seek the office under “no party affiliation" in oversees elections, said, however, “The onus the November general election. is on the candidate. We don’t have the author­ valid voters, which she said he could have ity to change the filing deadlines. out and found nine people to sign his petition When asked if the clerical snafu made a difference in his election bid, Moore said, “1 “If he wants to contact us with a complaint, Wiggins agreed that he could have gone we can look into it. His recourse otherwise is through the courts if he so chooses.’’ "1 love to be out in nature, hiking, walking, The incident actually is not unique in this on how many votes." to challenge VanderArk in the Aug. 3 primary. the clerk’s mistake that created the crisis and area. Four years ago. Spencer Moore decided to challenge incumbent Leighton Township for signatures (at this late hour). I didn’t think Supervisor Dar VanderArk in the GOP pri­ actually saw my name on the ballot," he it was appropriate... 1 wanted to force them mary in Allegan County. Though Moore’s quipped. This time he will be on the ballot. “I admit I didn't really believe it until I as a Republican to challenge MacKenzie. but didn't realize until the partisan filing deadline day. May 11, that Michael Callton and Jeff NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Noteboom also had filed. At that time. Wiggins noted, the require­ ment to file was three signatures on a petition or a paying $100 filing fee. “Why shouldn't the standards be the same for partisan and non-partisan candidates?" he asked. He said he left the clerk's office and decid­ Music begins for each session in the series at about 11:30 am. and ends at 1 seal. It is because the residents read the letter that came out about the project and McKenna's name will appear on the “I then realised thiSjWnuld be an opportu­ nity for me to kun^MM MacKenzie as an State St. independent." he sara. T understood then that if Jeff won the primaryjhe'd still have some­ Hastings First United Methodist Church. chair and their lunch and enjoy the music. 209 W. Green St in Hastings. The concerts are supported by the City of with supplies of negative blood types criti­ Democrat. Hastings and the Thornapple Arts Council. one to oppose him in November." has csked five board members. MacKenzie. • July 30 - Thistle Dew. Fiddle & Celtic Clare Tripp, Sandra James. Ken Neil and Tom Music. Wing at three public meetings why they took The blood flow from donors to hospital • Aug. 6 — Thoraapple Players will pres­ part in a private, secret meeting April 14 in patients continues to ebb despite wide­ ent tunes from the past five musicals and Baltimore Township and what they did at that spread appeals on the state level, leaving Michigan with about a 24-hour supply of more. For important blood types like O-negative. A- Thoraapple Arts Council at 945-2002. meeting. Only Wing has responded by saying more information, call the it was a political caucus and county business was not conducted. The other four have not The Great I^akes Region issued an appeal in late June after a relentless decline of donors decimated the blood supply and left much of the state with less than a day's Wiggins also has had issues with the 12th Depot Day set for July 31 County Board over his treatment when he applied last year for a vacant seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals. A committee unan­ imously recommended his appointment 4-0. worth of blood. The Red Cross considers three days safe and adequate, while a five- The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society but shortly afterward he was rejected by the to seven-day supply is considered optimal has announced that plans are well under , full board on a 5-3 vote when James changed for meeting ongoing medical and disaster- way for the 12th annual Depot Day celebra­ her vote without explaining why. related needs. tion at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum on Wiggins reapplied for the position twice Emerson Street Saturday. July 31, begin­ thereafter and was ignored. The board eventu­ ning at 10 a.m. ally appointed a man after searching through While an influx of blood donors shored up the supply before the Fourth of July, the number of donors giving blood in the last few days is following a consistent pattern. Blood donors must be at lleast 17, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in gener­ ally good health. To learn about blood drives in this area, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or 945-3122. Library planning Ice cream social The museum and displays will be open to resumes of candidates from the previous year. the public. Admission will be free to this “I guess you could say I’m an unhappy day-long event with entertainment, food camper," Wiggins said after being rejected in and home town fun. his bid to get on the ballot for November. A tribute will be given to honor the “What I’d like to see is the county finally get funeral home business in Lake Odessa. This into a position where it does something truly recognition includes the same business that positive. has been in operation in Lake Odessa since “I’m just a little bit fed up with that crowd 1887. under the ownership of George A. over there (at the county courthouse). I am Weed. Stephen Haight, Walter Wortley, Frederic Baine, Clare Pickens, Ario really aggravated. I’m frustrated by the process of trying to deal with those people." in candidate for the position need to fill Rutland had 93 calls for the month of June. There was another rabid raccoon in ship clerk or deputy clerk by 4 p.m. on the area that had to be taken care of. the Friday before the election. Niewenhuis also stated that he will be out In order for a write-in candidate to win, it's outlined that “a total vote equal to not at the Barry County Fair working if peo­ ple need assistance. less than . 15 of 1 percent of the total pop­ • Accepted the estimate for parking lot ulation, as reflected by the last official seal federal census, of the district for which Asphalt for the cost of $1,965. They also and from marking Affordable nomination is sought, but not less than 10 included the option for approval for $375 votes for the office, or a total vote equal fir repair “of an area approximately 48 to 5 percent of the greatest number of square votes cast by the party for any office at seamless repair" if needed. using feet the primary in the state, congressional, or • Heard other district, township, county, city, or Commission a infrared from presentation on for heater Aging Executive ward, for a candidate or for all candidates Director Tammy for nomination for an office for which one-half mill (.5) request fa* 10 years that 1 person is to be nominated, whichever is greater.” ballot. The if McKenna ended up with the most votes in the final election, she would not Pennington about the will be on the Aug. 3 primary election current millage expires ~The COA has received senior millage fill the position, and the board would then funding since have to appoint a person. about the use of the COA and its vital role At the July 14 meeting McKenna spoke bers and the people of Rutland Township 1990. Pennington spoke in the community. of her appreciation for the Board mem­ • Heard a from 9-1-1 presentation Central Director Charles Nystrom about ‘The board that’s up there now is dedi­ its request for a renewal of up to one mill cated, caring and will truly do anything for five years that will also becoming up for the township," McKenna said. on the ballot. The current millage will Rutland Supervisor Jim Carr thanked expire in December. Nystrom McKenna for her work and said she will In other business, the board: Approved the first Lot improve­ about the 1 -1 has undergone in order to continue to reading of Ordinance 2004-102 for the rezoning of "Wal-Mart talked ments in technology and training that 9­ be sorely missed. #2" from C-3 general provide quality service. He encouraged the community to visit the facility to see the funds in action. business district zoning classification to • Heard a presentation about the new C-2 community business district zoning Hastings Public Library. The campaign classification. for the new library “The Last Chapter’’ is • Approved an ambulance agreement set to kick off and needs to raise $3.5 mil­ for five years with Mercy Ambulance lion. The board was presented with sever­ Service. Inc., which is between the City al images of the designs for the new of library. Hastings, Baltimore Carlton Township, and Township. Hastings Township Rutland Township and municipal corporations within Barry County. • Heard a Keene-Phalen Conservation • Approved the cancellation of slag seal for Fair View Estates. presentation District. from the about Lori Barry Keene-Phalen invited residents to get involved and pa; Concerned resi­ ticipate in upcoming programs. On Sept. dents did not want the slag seal, as they 9 there will be “Naturally Barry County" would rather have slurry seal placed on. workshop, then on Oct. 7 there will be “A The Barry County Road Commission was Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry going to do the project for the slag seal at County" and finally on Oct. 21 there will no cost for the residents, but for the slur­ be ry seal there would be an additional cost. .’reserving Barry County". Since the road repair could wait until next year the board decided to cancel the slag Funeral Home directors Fred Cook, Brad Everyone is invited to an ice cream social Hastings Felpausch parking lot to celebrate the kickoff of “The Last Chapter’’ for the cam­ paign. a “Tools and For Techniques The workshops will be offered at two locations. £X— mp michawana"! M*crv Christ is first Cook and Lee Cook. These individuals and their families or descendants will be honored at 1:30 p.m. Youth Camp • Retreat Center ♦ RV Campground that day for their contributions to the histo­ ry of the village over the years. A permanent display will be unveiled to chronicle the his­ Plans for the new library will be unveiled and banner* erected at the building site on the comer ji State and Apple Streets (for­ mer site of Mama B’s.) Oral presentations will be made every 15 minutes to highlight the new building exteriors and interiors. _ tory of this business. The society is seeking any information, photographs or memora­ bilia related to the funeral home business in Lake Odessa. Anyone who can assist in any way with this project is asked to contact | Office Hours: Scheduled Rides Only ' 945-4250 9am 3pm Lynda Cobb at 616-374-7518. _——J Waterfront, archery, sports, handcrafts, mini-golf mountain biking Hastings, MI fo <« campmichawaiu.org 1% K 4^1 22,9-623-5168 wv. w.campmichawM Ice cream, frozen fruit bars, music from Les Jazz, free goodies from Kellogg’s, and balloons for all will mark the event! The ice cream and frozen fruit bars are compli­ ments of Edy’s and Felpausch. Fontana to honor late Neill Sanders |- — — — -CUP ANO SAVE- — — — । Murray’s Asphalt; Felp«usch is also providing tents, parking lot and support. The Fontana summer music concert series will continue at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pierce Fountain Fridays series continuing Josh Doe and Dave Reddner will enter­ tain with jazz standards Friday. July 23. at the next session in the Fridays at the Fountain series. Cedar Creek Institute south of Hastings. Members of the Fontana ensemble will Downtown Delton • 6238201 Gefjew HfaMVeelt Special Tuta • WM • Thwi perform in a contemporary musical “Tribute to Neill Sanders." the late founder of the Fontana program and a former resident of Hastings. For more information, call 269-382­ 7774. tlijax tavern 269-623-8310 Do—mwa DeMoe in December. Pickens. Gary Koops and presently Cook from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Hastings Public Library building Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis that out a declaration of intent with the town­ • said a word. negative and B-negative. were able to have their voices heard. • Heard a report from Barry County Those interested in becoming a write­ Wiggins has been an outspoken critic of the current County Board of Commissioners. He The other planned concerts are: brought the issue before the board they because by law it cannot be removed. only the Thoraapple Art Council Gallery at 117 Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn cally low. ed against filing as a Republican or as a p.m. In case of rain, the concerts are held in for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday. July 23, at the say the blood supply is in a delicate balance, learn about the schools and the community. determined. Wiggins said he originally intended to file Officials with the American Red Cross in Maple Valley during the coming weeks to CLERK, continued from page 1-------------August and November election ballots, "I don’t want to go scurrying around and beg A Red Cross blood drive are scheduled Kramer said before he does not assume his tion until the results of the election are would say it could have, but 1 can't speculate Moore this year filed again as a Republican in those last 25 1/2 hours, but insisted it was Blood drive set In Hastings Friday tendent) Aug. 2." official duties, he will be spending some time kayaking, hunting, fishing." he said. "I’m not somehow could not be found. My son and 1 are taking a fishing trip to As a result, Moore could not get on the pri­ one full day to round up nine signatures of easily done. office, it was reported that the paper work real good at any of it. but I like to be outdoors. Canada before I start (working as superin­ said Kramer. her office Thursday afternoon. July 15. about paying the $100 fee. Kim Kramer Luke's St. 5965 Sprinkle Rd. POrteae • 3^7*227 I PRESENT THIS COUPON AND GET ! 1O% OPP ANY PAVING OR SEAL COAT BID SIGNED DURING THE I MONTH OF JULY I I ■ ! ’ I HOME: 317-892-0530 CBLL: 517-850-7887 | Willie G. Murray, Owner, Operator, Sales | 3 WITH COUPON OFFER EXPIRES 7/3004 — �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 22. 20C4 - Page 3 A glance at this year’s fair Photos by Perry Hardin �Page 4 - Thursday. July 22. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Local political sign removal: Enforcement or tyranny? I New faces needed for county offices To the editor: such as beer cans. etc., tossed out by passing 1 am writing in regard to signs supporting a motorists, when necessary? When I leave for probate judge candidate that were removed work in the morning and I find beer cans, bot­ probate judge were certainly placed back far tles and other trash strewn over my front enough to be within the imposed ordinance, from my front lawn not once, but twice! a distraction. The second set of signs for my choice of The first time was on July 7 and next on lawn, am I to toss them in the street for the yet those too were removed. Why? Also, a July 9. I was rather shocked when I returned city to clean them up? 1 certainly didn't put couple of my choice for probate judge signs home from work to find them missing the first them there, people passing in the night have were placed on trees in my front yard and the time, but really "annoyed" when I found them done so and yet I imagine that I'm responsible city removed them too. Again, why? Were missing the second time. They were there to put them in my trash can to have the city they removed because they were on trees on when I left for work each of those mornings. remove them — at my expense. If I don't, my property which the city believes belong to After the first removal date. I learned that would the city issue me a citation or ticket for lin-m. or once again, was n because they object to my choice for probate judge? there is a "city ordinance" which requires that not maintaining that portion of my property Dear editor: I am urging the voters in Barry County to This county seems to be run by a few who signs be placed a certain amount of feet from that I don't have the right to put signs or think they know what they are doing. In fact, the roadside or a certain amount of feet back posters on? I imagine they would! ask their representatives on the Barry County one was heard to say recently words to the from a utility pole in order to not be removed. Knowing now that the city has the "right" opposed to my having to do it. when they Board of Commissioners to check into the effect that we should trust them. They expect Unfortunately, prior to learning of this ordi­ to remove such signs, does this also give the need to be pruned, remove twigs, branches operations of the Barry County Planning and us to trust them when Matt Howell has been nance the first time. 1 did not know such a city the right to keep these signs, toss them in and leaves when they fall off ? If they have Zoning Department. allowed to begin building a road before be "rule and/or ordinance" was imposed upon the trash or do whatever it is they do with time to continually remove my signs, then had all permits in his hands. my private property. them? These signs were not made up for free surely they must have the time to clean up The actions of the planning department show that common sense has not been used In regards to Matt Howell: The answer to when dealing with builder Matt Howell. The some of our question-, asked of him was. "I planning office says its actions are legal. don't have to tell you that." How arrogant! So However, one might ask: much for working with the community to because approximately two years ago we coordinate changes! 1. Why did the chairman of the Planning Commission not permit voted on the before they final site plan 2. Why don’t the Planning Commission members do their homework before the meet­ 3. Why does the chairman of the Planning Commission not answer letters sent to him The reason I'm confused about this is that portion of my (?) property. the signs in my front yard or on my front As an added note. I was informed by sev­ porch with a note advising me why they were eral people that removed signs are supposed­ removed from their location. I surely would ly placed in the city garage. When 1 called the woke up to find a dead deer on our property have complied with these rules and ordi­ city garage's office on Monday. July 12, and and when I called the city, animal control and nances. which I did the second time, had I explained to the woman who answered the ty has dealt with a ccxnmunity septic system a few other places to have it removed. I was known about them the first time. phone why 1 was calling, she questioned why arrangement and the Pluming and Zoning told that there was nothing they could do to Are signs such as those for yard sale, auc­ Commission is flying by the seat of its pants. remove it because it was on my private prop­ tion and house for sale, only to name a few. removed And yet. they expect us to trust them! erty. I was told that I would have to ha re the inclusive in this removal process? 1 have seen enforcement officer was on vacation the week carcass removed at my expense. They could­ I sincerely believe we need fresh new faces ing? They should check with the surrounding property owners for their input and concerns. it, but now I'm a bit confused. and I feel that the city could have at least left up. as I believe that this is the first time this coun­ public comment approval at the May 24 meeting? Or is it my private property? I pay taxes on If the city feels these trees belong to them, then why don't they clean them the by city because the code many of these signs as well as other candidate they were removed. She patched me into his n’t help me out with that, but they can remove signs not within this said ordinance, and none voice mail and 1 left the message as to why I my "vote for probate judge" signs. of them have been removed. Will the city was calling. The gentleman relumed my call I moved to Hastings four years ago. I was remove those also, or are they just directing and informed me he spoke with his boss and Deanna Taylor. not supplied with a list of "dos" and "don'ts” attention to my home and my property indeed, the signs were removed by his boss. Hastings of private property by the city or the county because they object to my choice for probate when we bought our home. judge? this year on the Barry County Board of Commissioners and then its commissions and committees. inside of 7 weeks? And there is still no I would have thought that the signs were answer. DeBoer campaign misleading voters I asked where 1 would go to pick up these signs and he indicated his boss had them in If I am not allowed to put signs on my I also understand that these were removed his car and they are no longer there. My ques­ property unless they are a certain amount of because they can cause a "distraction* to tion now is. where did his boss put them if not feet from the roadway, then why doesn't the passing motorists. Well if that is the case, why in the city garage? To the editor: wife if he were appointed, another broken city maintain that part of my property that I'm are mailboxes and newspaper holders not Roseann Vainer, As I was reading Steve DeBoer's campaign promise. He tried to make it look like she was not allowed to place signs on by mowing it. included in this ordinance or rule? Surely, as Hastings literature. I was insulted by how he was try­ a volunteer worker, but in reality she got over removing snow from it and cleaning up trash close to the roadside as they are, they too are ing to deceive me with what he was trying to $40,000 for part time work over two years. He then gave her longevity pay. make us believe about him. He mentioned that he has a bachelor’s DeBoer says he is pro-life he but failed to degree and beside it he put 12/04. What he is get the Right to Life PAC endorsement. This saying is that he really does not have a bach­ says volumes. PACs always go with the elor’s degree yet and he plans on getting one incumbent if hc/she has the same beliefs that by December of this year. This is a tactic he the PAC has. In this case they haven't, so he used when he ran six years ago in the primary. must be one of these "I am pro-life, but..." If I were one of the other candidates. I would candidates. I’m not sure who I am going to vote for pul Ph D. law enforcement then follow it by when it comes to the sheriff’s race, but I do some fictitious date. It also makes me wonder "if he is trying to mislead the public about his education, then know it won't be someone who tries to mis­ lead me. what else might he be misleading us about?” There is a Bible verse that says "if you can't I know he agreed to get his bachelor’s degree be trusted with a little you can’t be trusted when he interviewed for the job many yean, with much.". Vicki Hirons. ago. but has failed to do so. Hastings He also agreed that he would not hire his Smear campaign against DeBoer finally exposed To the editor: Sheriff DeBoer were unable to develop a recall Testimony did disclose that the deputy was The ongoing smear campaign against Barry campaign totally unrelated to the allegations relieved of a post as school liaison because he County Sheriff Steve DeBoer was exposed last made against the sheriff. During these two years failed to submit documents required io justify week for what it really was when Federal Judge the sheriff and his wife have been subjected to a the grant under which the program operated in a Robert Holmes Bell threw DeBoer's opponent's series of unsubstantiated accusations by a timely manner. political case out of U.S. District Court in Grand murky group that has chosen to use rumor, innu­ Further sworn testimony by Barry County­ Rapids. endo and just plain lies to undermine the sher­ Circuit Judge James Fisher destroyed the claim iff’s office. that Leaf was denied a court officer's position The sheriff’s opponent first lost his grievance because the sheriff was retaliating against him. in arbitration before the political lawsuit was Sworn depositions show that each one of filed. Then, in the court's ruling. Judge Bell challenger Dar Leaf's claims was without merit. In his testimony. Fisher said that after consider­ found no merit whatsoever in the allegations Even though Leaf and his Teamster furnished ation of the deputy and two other officers by all leveled against Sheriff Steve. DeBoer and Barry attorney had every opportunity to bring witness­ three judges in Barry County’s Unified Court, County. es before the court by subpoena, none were none wished to entrust the safety of their court­ These legal attacks began when opponents of room to Dar Leaf and that the sheriff honored called. their joint decision. Doherty the peoples' choice for judge ( Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: J To the editor: well known. Bill Doherty is the best candidate for Barry The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. DeBoer has brought to the office. DeBoer rose through the ranks of the Michigan Stale Police Personally. I have known him since law school. After that I served as a staff attorney County Probate Judge. Barry County has never before had a sheriff with the experience and integrity that Steve and achieved the rank of lieutenant before retir­ ing as post commander in Wayland. He has been practicing law longer than any at the Oakland County Circuit Court for six After being appointed sheriff ten yeais ago. of the other candidates. He has experience in years, and I had « unique opportunity to DeBoer has twice been elected to that office by all areas of probate court practice, including observe dozens of judges on the bench and the voters of Barry County, the first time over estates, juvenile cases and family law. No behind the scenes. I saw good judges and bad The requirements are: two ocher candidates. DeBoer’s list of additional other candidate can match his breadth of legal judges. Lazy judges and hardworking judges. qualities, as recognized by his peers in state and • AU letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. knowledge and experience. Many were sur­ Brilliant judges and incompetent judges. national agencies is too lengthy to be inchided ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. prised when he was not appointed to the bench by the governor. Several years ago. despite his talents as an attorney. Bill was happy to place his career on In my opinion Bill Doherty has the mak­ here. ings of a great judge: Work ethic, integrity, It would be well to consider the selfless deter­ compassion, humility and knowledge of the mination the sheriff showed in working to make law. the dream of Animal Shelter 2000 come true, the back burner and become the primary care­ Doherty is the hard working son of Irish despite great political risk. He and Julie have giver to his two daughters while his wife. Dr. immigrants. He is active in many local organ­ fought for the estxblishnv'nt of Green Gables Laura Doherty, was pursuing her medical izations such as the Knights of Columbus, the shelter for victims of spousal abuse and the • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. training. Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. homeless. • Letters senring the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by ths editor. values, but Doherty s actions speak volumes. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. Everyone talks a good game about family He has been involved in youth programs, and has even found time to coach a soccer team. Before voting Aug. 3. it would be well to carefully compare his record against that of his Doherty has some good ideas about break­ Doherty may lack the political connections ing the cycle of juvenile crime by working of some other candidates, but is that a bad with parents to keep their kids in school and ◦thing? I would prefer a judge who is a non­ The more than 50 employees and budget the off the streets. He also wants to hold evening partisan individual, neutral and objective, sheriff is responsible for. as well as the countless • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. court sessions, which would enable parents beholden to no party or politician. programs for which he is responsible, are not an • tn an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. a day of work. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. and others to appear in court without missing Doherty has the right demeanor for the opponent, a 15-year-deputy who has never stood for a promotional examination. Doherty may not be the politicians' choice undertaking we should give to a disgruntled for probate judge, but he should be the peo­ deputy with no supervisory experience, even if ples' choice. he were not tarnished with the ongoing smear bench, even tempered and steady. His profes­ Joe Shea. sional reputation for honesty and integrity is Middleville campaign against a good and decent man Steve DeBoer fully deserves to be re-elected. Robert E. Dwyer. Hastings Public Opinion: Who should oversee fairs? Members of the Michigan State Senate are considering chang­ ing oversight of the Michigan State Fair from the Department of Agriculture to another government entity, perhaps the depart­ ment of finance. Do you think this is a good idea? How do you think this decision would affect county fairs? Responses to our weekly question. n. Hating. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PittMby.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division or J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. MM3 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Jonfi aacoos Pmstoant rraoanc uacooe VteaPtMttrt Stow Jacoba SecretoryiTreaaurer • NEWSROOM • David T Vbung (ErMor) Elame Gifted (Assistant Edtor) Helen Mudry Patncia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Sandra Ponsetto Cathy Rueter Marcie Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Arthur Chupp, Holly Wilson. Dakota Storey. Bob Christie, Bellevue: Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: “State fairs and county fairs are agricultural nature. They based, not are in farm government based. The finance depart­ ment doesn't know much about animals, plants or farmers." Oinaiil ad» acceded Monday trough Friday B 00 a m to 530 P m. Saturdays BX a.m to Noon understand “This decision would “Fairs, state and county, “Fairs should stay with “Finance and govern­ how ilic senate could even be bad for fairs and farm­ should stay under the agri­ agriculture, even the state ment has nothing to do ers." culture department. And it fair. Farmers are important with fairs. This is a really and to Barry County and to bad idea." “I don't consider this. Fairs are part of agriculture." should give fairs farmers more support " Michigan." ScottOmmen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subacriptton Rates $25 par year tn Barry County $27 per year r adpnng cowtoes $29 par year atoeahare POSTMASTER Sand address changes to: P O BosB Hastngs Ml 49058-0602 Second Ctoas Postage Pert at Haeange Ml 49058 �Th, Huong, Bunner - Thuraduy. July 22. 20M - Pug, 5 Sign of the times comes to Hastings Political signs can be eyesores to some, but to me they're indica­ tors that this country still values the ballot box as the best way to set­ over the speed limit The officer is right, but giving the ticket is probably a lousy way to handle the issue. tle our differences. /Wore letters from our readers on page 13 City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained to me that signs were too As a patriotic American. I swell with pride when I drive Barry close to the road, inside public property and in violation of the local County roads and notice the massive evidence that we have a lot of city ordinance. Therefore, he was giving the ordinance enforcement people who care about elections and the political process. They administrator the power to remove the signs and take them to a city express themselves in the handiest way they know how. by placing location. And if the sign owner wanted it back, he or she would have a sign in their yard. to come to that site to pick it up. It’s time to make marijuana legal To Ike editor: Three times can get you IS years to life in I'll go even further and say I hope I've had a hand in getting peo­ It seems to me the best way to handle residents committing minor You don't suppose if they nude marijuana Alabama So tell me which is the crime? ple talking and excited about the upcoming Aug. 3 primary election, infractions while expressing political points of view would be to tell legal that the sheriff's department and stale regardless of who they are for or against Once again. I want to them about the problem first and then let them correct it Or the police could really start bearing down instead make it clear that we must debate the issues. pay attention, connect enforcement officer himself could simply move the sign a couple of on meth labs'1 the dots and make wise choices. feet or inches so it is no longer in violation. On another front, I don't support either of the Instead of 60-some or 70-some people incar­ So I was more than somewhat perturbed late last week when I I’m not talking about egregious offenses, signs that are so big as learned that city officials have been uprooting some of these signs to create safety hazards by causing traffic obstructions or signs in Hastings yards because they are being placed in locations that are cerated in the local jail, the number could be cut in half. millage requests in the Aug. 3 primary. The COA has money for meal choice cards for certain restaurants. The COA doesn't need It always make, me wonder just how many of clearly on public property. We need fewer judges and prosecuting attor­ neys. and more lives salvaged. the millage they get now. yet they're -aking for I'm saying that what we need desperately here is a little common our Bany County elite in prominent positions additional half mill instead of the usual quarter I would never urge the citizens to break laws or ordinances, but sense to enable people in a free country to express their political smoke it, or even wone. snort something and of a mill. Enough is enough. Let the Barry when their political signs are being confiscated for minor and silly views. Rather than discouraging political points of view, we should are immune to being discovered, and then big­ County Board of Commissioners fund their infractions. I am reminded why former President Ronald Reagan be encouraging them. And when they are a little out of line, they ger than life they will lock you up. operation. They throw enough money around. once called government the problem, not the solution. sitould be educated with an explanation, not confrontation. In most So let s make it legal! cases. I’m certain everyone would be happier. It would relieve the stale cop, from hauling violations of local law. The city in this case is playing a role similar to an overzealous Maybe Don Drummond would like to con­ all this stuff out of the corn fields. That's hot cop who gleefully busts a motorist for going three miles an hour work! And it would create plenty of tax revenue Money spent out of politics, not common sense Since I read in last week's Banner that Bany County will have to In no way do I want to minimize the seriousness of homeland find way, to spend $308,000 in the next year on homeland aecuri- security, or the mission ii has in protecting our citizens from the ty. I've been more than a little angry about where our priorities and threat of terrorism. But think about it, the federal government is common rente have gone. sending over three hundred thousand dollars of federal taxes to In care you missed it, the county's emergency management pro­ Barry County. Then think about all the other counties all over gram has received more than $300,000 to find ways to fight terror­ America and how much they were given under the title of homeland ism and now it must "ure it or lore it" In other words, it has to find ways to spend the money, whether we need it or not security and it adds up to billions. This is money we really don’t have, and if we did. should be put to better use. Ute irony is unmistakable The security of our nation is serious business and the money Our schools are making massive budget cuts, teachers are being spent should be taken seriously as well. We rely on experts in our laid off. children are forced to pay to participate in band and athlet­ government to have the knowledge necessary to make the decisions ics. there isn't enough money to clean up or keep clean our air and to protect the citizens our of nation. This just looks like pork spend­ water, there isn't enough money to build roads, we can’t afford The message from Sept II was loud and clear. The United Stales wasn’t prepared to fight the battle from an enemy that doesn’t play freezes, and the list goes on. Meanwhile, we're being told we’ve got to spend this $308,000 by any rules of engagement. We need to shore up this great on something that most likely will never happen in Bany County American society by motivating its citizens to the fight the battle — an attack by terrorists. Our chances of being struck by such a through determination, rather than fear. I'd bet someday we'll have to help finance the Green Gables domestic violence shelter That hot work isn't as easy as writing tickets on the highways, with the big fines and coats for the judge,' retirements. next Another Drummond runs that The state cops will keep that full. The 911 millage renewal also should be The coat of enforcing our marijuana laws has defeated. They'll get by just swell. The ex-state been estimated at $10 billion to $1$ billion, with cop, are running just about everything in this TOOjOOO arrests per year in this country. Not county, including 911. Ron Neil supports Steve quite as many are arrested each year for cocaine, DeBoer and Charlie Nystrom handles 911. heroin, meth. Ecstasy and all other illicit drugs The Barry County Road Commission has combined. And about 87 percent of the marijua­ teen fit to tear the hell out of the south side of na busts are for possession of relatively small Solomon Road off West State Road. When in amounts of the weed. tarnation does this money come from? I know Some will say marijuana causes lung cancer, but incidences are rare. said so. It can't be all that bad. even if I never tried it one Road Commissioner is for development, so he wants to get the tar out for roads. I know John Kerry. Bill Clinton. Al Gore. Bill Bradley. Newt Gingrich all smoked it and have ing. to satisfy political operatives. additional police protection, plant employees are accepting wage for the government tribute his former kingdom on West Woodlawn and Noth Broadway. ' what I'd like to do with some of that tar. if there are a few feathen around. Whoever engineered the Solomon Road proj­ ect should be fired. There's no reason far such Let's let the tobacco states grow marijuana extravagance. instead of tobacco. Donald Johnson. Smoking a joint can get you in the joint Middleville The precious few dollars we do have available should be spent calamity are about like winning the lottery or being struck by light­ ning. Ya we're told we've got to “use or lose" this money on burea- instead on what is possible, not on some nightmare that very likely cratic procedures and people who will be at the ready if some plane will never happen here, and hopefully not again in this nation. deliberately crashes into the clock tower above the county court­ — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics house. Look beyond the window dressing, vote for Leaf Sheriff DeBoer is just too dangerous To the editor. much less carrying a gun and supervising every I just want everyone to know rm not voting cop in the county. Running over those mailbox­ for Sheriff Steve DeBoer to be re-elected. Call es like that was bad enough, but then he left the me simple-minded, but where there's smoke, scene and there's fire. And this guy's surrounded by so owner called 911 and state police began an much smoke we can't see the real him' investigation. The sheriff, driving a county car. First, if this guy is so wonderful, why is he come back until the property has a police radio inside, heard the 911 call, then Tb He editor: ing. The fire department was called due to a con­ residents of the county. I believe his character, getting sued? I read the Hastings Banner quite headed back to the scene long enough to appar­ Berry County', registered voters hive • rather cern about rising carbon monoxide levels. Fire per­ morals and values, coupled with his years of expe­ often, and it seems like this (challenger Dar ently cover his tracks and tell the state police large talk Io attend to prior to the Aug. 3 primary sonnel recommended the immediate evacuation of rience in law enforcement, will enable him to be an Leaf’s lawsuit) is the second against him in just that his office would handle it It makes me election — to take a good look at each of the can- the entire facility. This, however, was not done. effective and competent leader. I urge you to do the a few years time! Where there's smoke there's mad! Who does tins guy think he is! dattoe, in the various county races. Voters have the DeBoer’s staff instead chose to open all doors and same. fire! rraponrihility to look beyond the election year hype and window dressing and to take a serious disperse the smoky exhaust windows, and a large fan was used in an attempt to look to aee if these exists a pattern of questionable During this potentially life-threatening situa­ actions, ethics and behavior exhibited by the can­ tion, DeBoer and his staff disregarded the advice didates and incumbents. given by the fire department by refusing to evacu­ One incumbent who bears scrutiny is Sheriff ate. In doing so, they jeopardized the health of DrBorr His behavior prior to and during this elec­ deputies, department personnel and tion year leads one to question his effectiveness Everyone in the building was forced to endure and/or ability to continue to serve as sheriff. His recklessness has put those he has sworn to inmates. fumes and gasses until the building was fully aired out. Breathing the generator’s exhaust caused last­ serve in danger. He knowingly left the scene of a ing headaches and nausea and terrified inmates property damage accident after destroying two who were trapped in cells throughout the ordeal. He has an accident, leaves the scene, then Cynthia Gatewood, Second, my friends a! the local dub tell me Nashville this guy’s a drinker who can pound ’em down himself. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all do with the best of ’em. Then he bops in his coun­ that? It would go something like this: Deputy Dar Leaf could be a RINO ty vehicle (that we citizens paid for) and drives To the editor vehicle please sir?” lonaote. I’ve read articles in the Banner about suspi­ only drank one beer." cions of his drinking and then driving in an inci­ dent three yean ag6 and I'm not willing to take As stated earlier, it is the voter's responsibility the public was evident when he participated in the to investigate each candidate. It is his or her duty Real Republicans work for tort reform, to lirr < much-publicized secret (closed) meeting with to look beyond the facade of politically charged frivolous lawsuits. Dar Leaf files frivolous law­ other rimed and appointed county officials. hype and to see what lies behind the so-called win­ suits. the sheriffs contest? Choose on basis of qualifications It is interesting to note that for the first time in dow dressing that occurs each election year. Voting Real Republicans believe strongly in personal nine years, the county jail successfully passed the for candidates based solely on incumbency status responsibility. When things don’t go his way, Dar stale facility inspection, according to the State or on deceptive imagery presented in an election To the editor: Leaf blames others. The choices in the sherif’s race are crystal Department of Collections. This election year, year is simply not good practice. It is also not good Real Republicans are opposed to wasting tax­ for Bany County. It results in a political machine payers’ dollars, Dar Leaf has wasted thousands of If you define yourself primarily in terms of his saff apparently thought it wise to put a great that seeks self-satisfaction by bending rules. This our tax dollars with his flnvolous lawsuit against guns, either Dar Leaf or Neal Johnson will deal of time and money into cleaning, fixing and type of political machine also ignores laws, arbi­ repairing the facility. Floors were waxed and walls trarily changes things as it sees fit, and bolds secret were painted. Abo, inmates were classified based meetings behind closed doors. on their perceived threat or danger level, which It is especially important to look for patterns of also never bad been done in the past, according to questionable actions, ethics and morals exhibited the State Department of Corrections. by incumbents. Questionable behavior on the part Even more of this type of election year window dressing is apparent when noting the sheriff's of any elected official, such as county sheriff, is an insult to Barry County residents. department received a fleet of new cars this year. It is time Bany County voters showed these The dieriff and underaheriff each received a new incumbents and their cronies that their days are vehicle as well. Is this action designed to make the numbered. It is time for a change of leadership in public drink that all is well within the department? the county, and in particular, within the sheriff’s The department's old generators were fired up department. and tamed on recently following a power outage at I shall vote for fairness, integrity, and honesty the jail. Clouds of exhaust and unbumed gasses when I cast my vote for Dar Leaf in the August pri­ created by rhe generators rapidly filled the build- mary. As sheriff, I believe he will not disregard the serve your purposes. If your interests are more broadly defined Hastings to include, let's say, good government and competent elected officials, Steve DeBoer is 7h the editor: The eighteenth amendment (Prohibition) is the Tim Boua people in power. That makes them arrogant and dangerous! What if someone’s kids trad been checking the mail when he drove by? What then? Think about that on Aug. 3 when you vote in the Republican primary. Don't vote for Sheriff DeBoer. In my opinion, he's just too dangerous! the only one of the three who is qualified. Dave Neeson. x Hastings Nashville Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company only constitutional amendment that took away amendment, historical proof that taking away the Banner June 24. We agree that we are in hard ties, such as a $260,000 concession stand, a Inis rights of individuals does not belong in the consti­ economic times. Many school districts are feeling garage, a new football field and track, adding more tution. the pinch. We also feel the readers need to know stadium seating as we speak, and several other lux­ bow much the Maple Valley schools’staff has done uries. Regardless of personal beliefs, it is a dangerous precedent to limit personal freedoms and rights. Our buildings did need renovations. However, Many will argue that our moral and ethical integri­ Maple Wiley staff has already saved the district our fund equity continued to grow during these ty is at stake. 1 will argue that if they are at stake, 19% by going to a more cost effective health insur­ hard economic times due to the cuts the staff has defining marriage as between a man and woman as ance plan. Our teachers pay $ 144 a month, and our taken in insurance benefits and pay. a constitutional amendment will not prevent, cure support staff pays $186 a month for this coverage. Many of us worked before Proposal A. when Maple Valley staff will be taking home even less Maple Valley staff did take a wage and benefit 1 question the timing of this topic and find it a money when you take into account the projected freeze more than once. It took us many years to get red herring during an election year. There are more increased insurance costs that will be subtracted off the bottom of the pay scale in the state and in important and crucial issues that will affect our from their pay. our area. We don't wish to have that honor again. country's national security, world standing and or rescue them. Hastings teachers still have fully paid “Super Our district has a very healthy fund equity and domestic problems that need to be addressed by Care" health insurance that more than covers a 2% can afford to give us a fair and equitable contract. both the Democratic and Republican parties and I raise surrounding districts in our area have settled Maple Valley teaching staff members. hope before November they find the courage to do Rose Dunham. Mary Slag. Theresa Duffy. voting for him. I can’t stand it when someone write that I find the prospect of making an amend­ rights incomprehensible. individual rights, and it was appealed by the 21 st Debra Cooley. Tammy Wilde, Cindy Baker. would appear so. as only between a man and woman compels me to Our Maple Valley district also has made exten­ fund equity. Hastings has considerably less. Is Sheriff DeBoer above the? Is there one set of rules for him and another for the rest of us? It Last week's public opinion question regarding sive renovations to our buildings and sports facili­ for. Maple Valley also has approximately 25% to investigate myself and clear me of all wrong­ doing. Would you tike me to do that sir?" the constitutional amendment of defining marriage This is in response to Fred Jacobs' editorial in to support our district in these times. make you feel more comfortable, then I’ll agree To the editor ment to our constitution that takes away personal Maple Valley staff has shared the pain Ordinary citizen: "Well officer, you make a thinks their better than everyone else, especially clear. Agnes Adrounie, Taking away rights bad idea Police officer "But you ran over three mail­ boxes and drove away without stopping, sir." And that's probably the biggest reason I’m not when faced with a credible opponent. DeBoer and the county. Ordinary citizen: "No need for that officer. I good point and I respect that So. if it would We hear a lot about RINOs (Republicans In mailhnses Further evidence of his disregard for Police officer "Would you step out of the off into the sunset That makes me feel uncom- chances on him. This guy shouldn’t be driving. Name Only) lately. Who is the real Republican in he's allowed to investigate any wrongdoing by so. Cecilia Wiker. Hastings INTEREST RATE PRODUCT 30YcwFixed 30 Yw Faad - Btwwfcly 20 Year Fixed 20 Yew Fixed - Biweekly 15 Yew Fixed 13 Yew Fixed ■ BiweaUy 7YwB*ltooa 3 Yew ARM 1 Yew ARM 6000 6.123 3 750 3173 3J7S 3.300 3.123 5 000 4 500 KMNIS 0 00 000 000 000 0.00 0 00 0.00 000 000 ATR 6.060 6.174 5J29 3 944 3.473 3.390 3J39 7.7D 6.417 Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 �Paga 8 - Thuraday. July 22. 2004 - Tha HMtinga Bvnar french Brunch’ will be Sunday at Kellogg Manor The MSU Kellogg Biological Station's historic W. K. Kellogg Manor House, in Corners Hickory Branch” from will have a 10:30 a.m. to "French The former Specialty desserts HASTINGS will be groquem- estate the of Kellogg Kellogg, W.K. the (Krebs) Patten spun sugar) and orange cream cheese filled is located on picturesque crepes Breakfast items are a made to order Gull Lake and recently was restored to its omelet station, egg caaaeroie. bacon, rice original grandeur, creating a unique setting pudding, apple and strawberry tarts and for a Sunday brunch on the last Sunday of ocher family favorites. Gracie Marie Patten, Wednesday. July died Hastings, of 14. 2004 at Pennock by parents, Hospital. is She survived her Christopher and Amie of Hastings; broth­ ers. Claten and Joseph; maternal grandpar­ ents. Debra and Leon Krebs of Hastings; Brunch prices are $14.95 each month. - infant daughter of Christopher and Amie bouche (a mini-cream puff pyramid with founder, Manor House |Grade Marie Patten with croutons, red onions and a pannesan poppy seed dressing. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Company with saffron; and a romaine lettuce salad for adults. Buffet selections include Cornish hens $13.95 for seniors. $9.95 for children ages baked with garlic cloves and turnips in a 5 through 12 yean and children 4 year, and cream sauce; a iamb roast carving station; younger are free (tax savory sausage with leeks and canoes in a included). paternal grandparents. Nancy and Mike Halhfax of Hastings; maternal great grand­ mothers. Helen Sbellenbarger and Margie and gratuity not Wood of Hastings; paternal great grand­ mothers. Marjorie Varney and Rose Paden burgundy sauce; mussels with white wine Reservations are requested. To reserve a and herbs; cheese ravioli with a blush gar­ table, please call 269-671-2400 or e-mail: lic sauce; baked cabbage and mini potatoes conference@kbs.msu.edu . of Hastings; aunts, uncles and cousins. Respecting family wishes, private servic­ es were held with Pastor Richard Taggart officiating. was Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliag. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Ohnorf. (616) 75*-3021 church phoue Sunday Service: 9:30 ajn.; Suuday School 114 un.; Sunday Evening Service 640 pjrc; BMe Study A Prayer Time Wednesday mghu 6:M p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson, rather Al Russell, Pastor Saturday Maae 430 pm; Sunday Masse* 8:30 am and 1140 am; Confesuon Saturday 3:30-4:15 M»HASTTNGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wat Staae Road. Hamap. Mett W Clayton Garriaoa. Ftotor. Sunday School 9J0 am; daaaea far all ages Morning Wantop 1045 am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 740 pm are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Ctab or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Mnuatnes or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Adult BMe Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Huati^a. Ml 49051. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10.30 am; Sunday School, 9-.30 am EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mrmbrr Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican ConunaMtm. ** 315 W. Cadet St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Orocb Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Pr. Charier P McCabe m. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Woniup -1 am and 10 am Childrens Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director, Stephta Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church website: www. bopeum.org Church Fax Na 269­ 818-0007. Church Secietray. Delilah Bennett. Office hours, Wed/Thm.. 9 am to 1 pm Sunday Mnrai^ 9:30 am Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Wonhip. Sunday. 64 pm Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pmSonahine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm Wednesday 64 pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening nenl at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 p m. Jr. High Yotoh (Gr 6, 7 A 8). Wednesday, 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCaun Rd. (fevtog), Rt Rrv. David T. Hnatwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9.15 am Morning Prayer. 11OO a.m. Holy Comnumion Wednesday 640 pm Evening Prayer service. AH services using the traditional 1928 Booh of Common Prayer. For more infanno­ tion and Holy Dey service times call (269) 795-2370 or Me Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our webuU al hup: //w ww, i; hurt hue Um t(c hurt h/a ndrewmnH/ or cmad us al rtaevhnstwickDyahooxom. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Waxflawu. Hastings. Pmtor Dun Currie. Senior Pmtor. Pastor Dove Wood Sr. - Adah lltoifaiii; Paator Ryan White. Yoafa. 930 am Sunday School for all ago; 10-45 am. Morning Wonhip Service; 640 pm. Eveninc Service, 740 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6*30 pm. Awam. Sr. rod Jr. High Youth. Prayer rod Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men , MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Maia Street. MiddfaviBe. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Paator. Phone 7954030. Ratofay Mura 8J6 am. First Friday Holy Hoar 5 pm-Maas 6 pm Rm Saturday Holy Hour 8 am-Mrea 9 am CerfaMfam: 30 ntinatea before Mam Rosary Prayer 30 amtoes before Mass. WOODLAND UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH N. Main. P.O. Boa 95. Woodland, Ml 48897 • 367-4061. 203 Reverend Mary SchippersDaMtorter. Sunday School 91* am •Wonhip 10 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NtohvHe. Rev. Al Rnuscfl. Pastor A uriaaaoaufSi. Rone Csfaohc Church. Hastings. Maaa Sunday at 930 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301E. Sana Rd. (Comer of Staae Rd. tad Bokwood St acron from Tom’s Matiet).. Senior Pfator Daniel Graybill. Youth Ptoatr. Brian Thad. PUaaor of Cnuairlig AVIaMoa. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available far all services. Wonhip Services 830 and 1140 am Sunday School far all ones 1040 am Adak electives June August.. Grow, Grow. Grow^. Caft Berea, Paator Brian and Heather Teed leadiag; Dtoaoitg with Pofapittes, Ptesat Don Brial Iradthrough Wf. and Sis hhghty Sdnueapen of God. Jim Dactaroou Itad^. Kid’s far Christ (3 A 4 yean) R(5 yuan thru Sth grade) faring the 1140 Wonhip Service only. Qutxzen 8:30 am. and Sunday Evening Service 640 pm Thursday. 930-11 am Senior Adak Coffee Hour. Vaeatfm BMa Stfenoi, (Soa4Juanes 2004) GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nmhville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Moramg Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune before the service. Nmsery. driMren’s toinbtry. nay, leadership training. GRACK LUTHERAN CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A SpMBed ctanth. Moating at 'le Maple Leaf Grange, Hvy. M-66 ntth of Arayna Rd.. NfamBa. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Rtintop 1030 am, 640 paa; Wed. 6.30 pm Jeana Onb far boys A girts ages 4-12. Ptoton David and Root MacDonald Aa oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spcoal ” For jafomatina caB 1416-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806 239 E North Street, Hmfags. Phone 269945-9.14. Mkfetoi Anton. Paator. Thursday. July 22- 1:30 pm Catechism Carch-Up. Saturday, July 24 - 340-540 pm Puppet Pram Mmiatry to Bany County Mr. 840 Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonkip 10 am-ll am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-7214077. Paator Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 945 am; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9.30; Church Service 10.30 am BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OE CHRIST 541 N. Msctogan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Ifchtir Duvid Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippuns 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1040 am; Wonhip 1140 am, 640 pm Wt fa today- Bible One 740 pmaaaoaofaraBafto. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehoe Panor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Wonhip Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School far ail ages at 945 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLF.XFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. are by Wren LAKE ODESSA - Ursula Garcia, age 90, HASTINGS - Myrtle E. Benton, age 89, of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with of Hastings, died Friday. July 16. 2004 at her Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Thoraapple Manor. Ursula was bom in Mexico on November Mrs. Benton was bora on Sept. 4.1914 at 5, 1913 to Masedonio and Felicita (Castillo) Hope Township, Barry County, the daugh­ Granados. ter of Wallace Ursula was married to Antonio Garcia in Campbell. HASTINGS - Vivian M (Parker) (Wahon) Bernice (Wertman) and She was in raised Hope 1931 and moved to Michigan with their fam­ Township and in Freeport and attended ily in 1952. and lived in Lake Odessa since schools there. 1969. Garrett, age 90. of Hastings, died early Wednesday. July 21. 2004. in Hastings Tendercare. Arrangements are pending at Wien Funeral She was married to Russell F. Benton on She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio, and son, Juan. Jan. 27, Tony (Diane), Jesse, Joe, Frank, Richard, and the Hastings area in 1937. She was employed at E.W. Company in Hastings in the clerical depart­ Lucy (Robert), Frances (Eriberto), Mary ment (David) Rosa. Delores (Kelly); and many Previous employment included Hastings grandchildren, great grandchildren and great Manufacturing and several nieces, nephews and other relatives in Texas. funeral Monday, July mass was celebrated on Edwards Church. 19 at Sl Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in for 20 The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Edwards Catholic Church. were nuk> the St. Barry She was a member of First United Hastings, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at her home on N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. She was bom Feb. 22, 1938 in Hastings, Cleaners. the Methodist Church, she enjoyed playing golf, camping, fishing, hunting, Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. graduated from Hastings High School in June 1956. her daugh­ She was employed for 12 in 1975. Betty married Donald D. Taylor on Aug. seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchil­ 20, 1976 in Hastings. She enjoyed crocheting and solving crossword puzzles in her spare time. and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Preceding her in death were her husband. Russell on Feb. 26, Wilfred Bums. 1987 and brothers. Surviving are her mother, Dorothy Bums Maurice and Merl Campbell. of Hastings; her husband, Duane Taylor of Ionia; daughters, Karey Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was Becker of Hastings. Daria Neese of Hull, at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Illinois; four grandchildren; brother/. Len Pallbearers were Mark. Gary and Samuel (Marge) Bums of Hastings; Frank (Vera) Gibson. Jerry Case, Kyle Smith and AJ. Bums of Hastings; and a sister, Barbara Weyerman. (Morrie) Reigler of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to No visitation will be held and Memorial Thomapple Manor. Services are pending. Arrangements are being made by Wren Arrangements Funeral Home of Hastings. arc by the Funeral Home in Hastings. NuximiiifMtognuptor nun antolWiitniiu fttow MAufow Htifa FMMhgSunL COnerote AaaratAv Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 28740 pm Holy 1-800-237-2379 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BCmSYSlBIOFSOUmMSTiaMMM.BC. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (2699454574) Fax (269) KIOUr^niM •lUUKtABi Mah-u.^ • MVJW 945-1961 Office noun are MondayThursday 940 am-Nooa and 149 340 pm Friday 940 am-Nooa Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services 940 am Trathtional Wontop; 10:45 am Contemporary Worship. The 940 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care h provided for both services. July 26­ 740 pm Stewanhtop nccimg. My 28 - 940 am Summer Women’s r INVESTMENT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT BMeStody. HASTINGS CITY BANK IPf Mutual Funds Stocks Long-term Care Insurance 8^529 Savings Plans I^Life Insurance Bonds l^IRAs THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’’Prescriptions’ 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACI ■ ’RING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan Call Eric Luthy at 269-945-2401 to schedule an appointment! SERVICES HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - of Hastings; sons, Jeff Smith of Hastings; 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Communion; 12:45 pm Jail Worship Monday. July 26 - 6:30 pm Softball. Thraday. July 27 6:30 p.m. Softball; 740 pm Outrrach/Suinmerfest; 740 pm CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Haatia^s, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Donald Services were held Wednesday. July 21. pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 25 - 840 A 1040 am Holy FIRST PRESBYTERIAN at Hastings Manufacturing Company retiring and Vivian I. (Bud) Case of Hastings; son. Picnic. Aug. 7fa 530 pm Sunday morning worship boon: 130 LIVE! Under the Dome yean ters Evelyn L. (Hubert) Gibson of Portage brother, Myron Campbell of Delton; nieces A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you desig­ nate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Dorothy Betty attended Hastings area schools and square dancing and traveling. dren; sister, Marieta McLean of Florida; Give a memorial that can go forever daughter of Wilfred and (Nance) Buras. Maurice R. (Kathy) Benton of Portage; • by HASTINGS - Betty J. Taylor, age 66, of 1979. and Company Mrs. Benton is survived by Ionia. in retiring years, Betty J. Taylor Bliss David (Libby); daughters, Theresa. Lupe, great grandchildren; Home of Hastings. 1933. They resided in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo before moving to Ursula is survived by her sons, Manuel. The | Vitrian M. (Parker) (WaHon)Gmtt | Aug. 2-6. 9 ammxm All Church Contemporary Service. 9.30 Refreshmenu. 10:30 Traditional Worship Service. Funeral Home. Buildup. Preaor Jnaaes McKelvey (269) 6234857. Sunday Service 10*30 am-nooa • Arrangements Ursula Garcia Arrangements GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton Delton Booster CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadwr.y. Rev. Turan Oyer. Pas'm Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 1140 am. Morning Warship Service; 640 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 740 pm Services for Adult*. Teem rod Children. Cedw Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Parser Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 am; Worship 1140 am; Evening Service at 640 pm; the family. Hastings. Michigan Not FDIC Inured N<q Bank Guaranteed Mat Lme Value Girrbach �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 2004 - Page 7 Lord-Keller to wed Announcing their plans for an Aug. 7.2004 wedding is David Keller and Linda Lord along with her children. Craig and Jessica. Blessing and Waller Wed The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Gloria Wellington of Florida. She graduated United in marriage on May 8, 2004, with the blessing of their parents, were Timothy from Galesburg-Augusta schools and cur­ Donald & Henrietta (Hank) Service 50th anniversary rently works in Hastings. Waller. The groom-elect is the son of Denny and Attending the bride were Sarah Bassett and Betsy Keller of Delton and Pat Honeysett and dren in the Nicole Brown. The groom's attendants were Russ Shaneck of Hastings. He graduated ding anniversary July 24,2004, 2 to 4 pjn. at Mike Bassett and Matt Waller. from Hastings schools and currently works in their home. Delton. Mich. No gifts, please. Todd Blessing and Jessie Jane The bride and groom reside in Hastings. Please join their children and grandchil­ celebration of their golden wed­ 1120 N. Jefferson. Hastings. Ruttd and lUmda Golden to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Russel and Wanda (Cappon) Golden were married July 24, 1954. Tlxcy have two chil­ dren: Deb Girrbach and Lindy Hathaway; and six grandchildren. Heather. Chad. Haley. Chris, Nick and Katie. The family surprised the couple with a trip to the Soaring Eagle to sec Reba McIntyre perform Cards are wel­ Fullers to celebrate silver wedding anniversary come. Kathleen and Arthur Fuller will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1, 2004 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. The event will be hosted by their daughters. Karolynn and Todd Meinke, Karla and Kenneth Wickerham and Kathy Jo and Brent Butgereit; and six grand­ children. The Fullers were married on Aug. 9. 1979 in Traverse City, Mich. The Fullers are for­ mer Freeport and Hastings residents and now make their home in the Upper Peninsula. peace sign and wish him a Their address is: P.O. Box 516, De Tour Village. Michigan 49725. It’s Time For a Change “GOTCHA!” — Guess Who? You've read about all the controversy surrounding the Barry County Board of Commissioners. On August 3, voters of the 5th District (Castleton. Maple Grove and Kokinis-Miller to wed Rodney and Jody Miller of East Leroy would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Miller to Matthew Kokinis, the son of Kevin and Sheryl and Kokinis of Coldwater. Woodland townships) will have an opportunity to help RN’s/ LPN’s Pediatric Home Care working on a BA of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and minor in Health Care Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation. Blue Cross and Management at Siena Heights University and AFLAC Insurance, Paid Orientation is currently employed at Dr. Glenn Hahn LAKESHORE D.D.S as a registered dental hygienist. Matthew Kokinis is a graduate 2 W. Michigan Ave., of Suite 306 Coldwater High School and is currently working on a Heuss-Milligan engaged Mike are engagement Heuss, Deb and Hastings, to Heuss, pleased of their Brian to BA at National City Bank in Kalamazoo in the of the A September 18, 2004 wedding is being Jennifer planned at First Congregational Church in Milligan, of Syracuse, fiance department. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of Hastings University. She is employed as a Cost Accountant for Banks Corporation. Brian is a 2004 graduate of Tri-State and is employed as an Investment Representative for Edward Jones. The two will wed August 7.2004 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. ple and represent them fairly. Mike Callton believes in Please vote for MIKE CALLTON for Barry County Commissioner Join our outstanding Nursing Team! Talk with Connie at: 900-3462660 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm PaaObr*, ArCmaw la Birr MArCaMaa. ZME.WaftavaalL.NaMte.MffO'n 0M33M2 downtown Battle Creek. Indiana High School and a 2004 graduate of Tri-State 49016 University and is currently employed at formally daughter, Battle Creek. MI Western Michigan announce board with a commissioner who will listen to all the peo­ GOOD GOVERNMENT. Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Amanda Miller is a graduate of Athens High School and K.C.C. and currently is make a change. It's time to replace the chairman of the Let your ~ BARRY COUNTY - This is important! voice Please take a moment, and think about something with me! Send a letter to the editor! Barry County for nearly 50 years. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a preponent of "Higher Taxes". However, this coming August 3rd. the Barry County be heard! My name Is John Jerkatis, and I feel very fortunate having been able to reside In Commission On Aging is asking for one half of one mill for the next ten years. This is to replace the something less than the .5mill that the Commission is now receiving that will expire December 2004. To help put this into perspective, it you own property with a Taxable Value of $100,000, your yearly property tax bill. this .5 mill would only represent $50 on Now, who are we talking about here. In Barry County, per our last census, we have 9000 seniors, 2500 of which are over age 75. This is the fastest growing age group in the nation! These are our neighbors that provided so much that all of us enjoy today. These are our neighbors who fought for our freedom in the Second World War. or worked in factories, on Culprit would like to thank all who participated In their successful New York Tour benefit party held at Olde Towne Tavem on 6/18 and the Road Runner on 6/25. Thank you to all family & friends and local merchants who provided prizes. Razor’s Edge, Rain’s Tattoo Work, Mexican Connexion, WBCH, Olde Towne Tavem (Wally), Proline, Rick Taylor’s Detail Works, Bob Taylor’s Compost. Culprit will be playing at OTT on 7/23 & 7/24. farms, or in Aid Services in support of the war effort, and sent their loved ones off to fight the war. These are our neighbors that built the roads, the infrastructure systems, the electrical generating plants, the communication sys­ tems, and the standard of living that we enjoy today, and which is still unparalleled anywhere else in the world. I know that you must be acquainted with some of Barry County’s Seniors. What is the main thing those that you know want? To be able to maintain their independence and dignity, and not become a burden on their off­ spring! Many, if not all, of our Seniors are now facing, healthcare costs, insurance costs, and prescription drug costs, way beyond what anyone, just a few short years ago could have predicted or prepared for. These unforeseen expens­ es have to be creating a severe challenge to our Seniors goals of continued independence, dignity, and not becom­ ing a burden on their families. What does the Commission On Aging have to do with this? Well for starters, I’m sure you’re aware of the "Meals on Wheels" program that the COA operates, with the help of many wonderful compassionate volunteers that deliver meals to Seniors homes, besides that the COA provides in home RN and nurses aid services, minor home repair, transportation, health education, entertainment, and operates a Senior Center for our Seniors, just to name a few, and ail at a reduced cost for those of whom are economically challenged. The COA also has adult day care services. The COA does so much for those that we all owe so much to, and they are asking for so little. How can we decline? We just can’t! Please join with me on August 3rd, and go to the polls and vote Commission On Aging Barry County Senior Citizen Millage. You’ll be glad you did! Thank You. Paid for by John Jerkatis, 394 Ravens Way Dr., Middleville for the awiae �P®Qe 8 - Thursday. July 22, 2004 - The Hastings Banner of the Duck Derby July 4. She was shown with her $500 winning check. This was an event sponsored by yinnie’s the Ionia Chamber of Commerce. The heavy rains last weekend provid­ ed much topic for conversation. The Friday afternoon first rain came with little fanfare, mostly a very loud clap of was thunder which by Immediately followed almost heavy rain. MAILBOX In short by Katity Mitchell! mti Marcy Sugar order we had 2.5 inches and someone reported three inches by the end of the day. People came for the chicken barbe­ The Ionia County immunization clin­ with their own variety of chili, be it cue from 5 p.m. onward. The entryway ic for this month will be held from 9 to “Dragon’s Breath” or some other ver­ had many umbrellas spread open to dry ’1:30 a.m. Wednesday July 26, in the sion. Each group is invited to bring a while the owners ate their meals. Then basement of Central United Methodist roasterful of the hot stuff to be sampled Church. by the patrons. Details will come later. The Portland Federal Credit Union Geraldine Klahn, widow of Ernest will be host to its customers during the (Slip) Klahn is now the eldest member noon hour at the local branch on Friday, of the First Congregational Church. She July 30. turned 98 on July 10. Two days later, 21 Saturday, July 31, brings the annual to Thoraapple went friends of her more fell rain Saturday, idinbarrels Daughter‘marking’ which were dumped of their contents in the afternoon were refilled in only min­ The attendance at the Ionia chapter of the Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter about a single father who seemed overly utes with another rain. Michigan Association of Retired familiar with his 14-year-old daughter. I have a similar problem. from "Milo" and I have been dating for a year. Montcalm County was so large that late He has two daughters, and I am concerned School Personnel guests with Depot Day. Hours will be from 10 a.m. Manor, where she resides, for a birth­ to 5 p.m. with free entertainment all day party which she enjoyed. She has registrants were denied attendance. The about the relationship he has with the older day. Food is available for all customers one daughter at Byron Center, a son-in­ limit was 50 for both seating and park­ one. who lives with him. I understand that prices. moderate for Janie The law, Richard Graeff, and a grandson. Rodriguez Award will be made by the Families village. associated with the ors lists for spring semester and their funeral business for the community will graduates. be honored on stage with an appropriate They Ludema Beth of presentation to be hung in the depot fol­ Clarksville at Spring Arbor University, years a sophomore majoring in ezerciSe and custom the lowing from past when the grain elevators, canning com­ pany, egg and poultry business and sport science; Beth Vandenburg of Clarksville on the dean's list at GVSU. lumber yard businesses have been rec­ as ognized. Likely the first undertaker in Odessa and Anna Visser of Sunfield. town was Stephen Haight, who also Grand Valley also has announced those as well Natalie of Lake Wilson was a carpenter. He was called on to granted build caskets when the need arose. The Clarksville; Elizabeth (Gary) By ma Thunder Floor Cloggers will finish the Tonia degrees: Koss of Erica Scofield, Abbie Walker, all of program with the Center Stage Dancers Lake from Kelly Sanderson's Dance Studio Sunfield. performing early. The final item on the Odessa; Anna and Visser of degrees ning raffle tickets, with the first prize counselor education; in April to Linda Narms Zachary in Jarvis, two nights and some meals at a bed and son of Mark and Kathryn in geology; breakfast at Whitefish Point north of Trevor Newton, son of Bruce and Terry Paradise in the Upper Peninsula. "Perry." who doesn't seem to have any con­ nor right. trol over his emotions. Any small annoy­ seated on the veranda. Following the Whenever I visit Milo at his place, Emily is ance. such as dropping a bow l of soup onto meal the whole company assembled al usually cuddled up to him in a fashion I the floor or hitting his shin on the open dish­ the pavilion on the bank of the Grand would call intimate. She strokes his hair and washer. and be will blow up and lose his River for a program which included rubs her foot up and down his leg. Maybe I temper. He has never hit me. nor do I feel by welcome Ionia Invitation Breckon, Margaret and president, also from 2005 for words the was raised wrong, but I never touched my like he ever would. Instead, he slams cabinet of father in this manner, and neither do most doors, yells and curses. Miriam tainer filled with chili. He brgen barking. of the Montcalm chapter. Miriam was a own, does little more than kiss her father on "Help! Help!" gening louder and louder as junior Lakewood's the cheek when she visits. Both girts dale, so our son watched. I started cleaning up the in her I'm surprised Emily doesn't save this stuff for mess, but Austin, her boyfnend. 1 am not comfortable seeing nasty comments made me feel so stupid that at Maple Valley Emily touch her father in this way and would I grabbed by son and retreated to the bath­ first and then at the Lake Odessa junior like to bring it up to him. Should 1. or is it room. teacher high Woodland junior career while at high her early husband, high before moving to his home com­ none of my business? - Too Close munity. There was music by Tom and Comfort Tiffany Welch University Jessica Dear Too Close: Does Emily behave like makes me feel beautiful and intelligent. He this all the lime, or only when you are visit­ doesn't yell on purpose. He has been to ther­ Is Better Than You Think." She gave a slwsys come first in Daddy's life. The fact humorous approach to an age-old prob­ that Daddy doesn't mind is what disturbs us. of Sunfield, Christi lem of memory loss. Lakewood was hers microbiology. The Hemming twins are headed for further schooling. MSU also granted degrees to James well represented. leave him. but I can't take much more of weeks in residence here he has already him it makes you uncomfortable. If he values had a funeral, that of Ursula Garcia of your relationship, he will ask Emily to cool it Nash of Clarksville, Fourth Avenue where she and her fami­ If not, at least you’ll know where you stand. was gifted In her success with growing Lake Manor. Lyman Briggs School; Krystal Handley flowers. She had many growing plants county genealogy cook-off at Columbus the Hall. society Ionia K in human biology, Linsey Ann Newton in plant biology ; Rhianna Scalier in hor­ is a chili yard. When the management; Janielle Fabbri studying human biolo­ Jived in Ionia fdr^niany years before room, is it better to pull the roll down to a building construction gy. Jessica Salas in chemical engineer­ will be ing. Tiffany Welch in education, all from Sunfield. their move to Lake Odessa. Father Antonio Garcia was a long­ time employee of Lake Odessa Canning The Ionia Weekender carried a photo as churches, fraternal or schools within of Melody (Johnson) La New of Lake invited to participate Odessa who was the grand prize winner county are her hand towel etiquette. When there is a cloth TO* for drying one's hands in a public bath­ Portland Road. Non-profit groups, such the in ing grandchildren, - the-family added ’rooms on thtf'thin? fltor. The Garcias of Chairmen bushes Either the medication isn't effective, or he Tips for towels Dear Annie: I have a question about proper In nights Wayne Swiler and Bonnie Jackson of and Company and its successors. fresh piece when you are finished or leave it management chsaes. Insist that Ferry return to his therapist or ass his doctor for snother referral. You also should discuss your con­ cerns with his therapist so Perry can work on those specific issues. If Perry doesn't follow through, you should consider a separation. I'm a janitor and would prefer not Io have to change those rolls sc often. - Throwing in Sensible sexuality the Towel in Lethbridge, Alberta. Canada Dear Alberta: This isn't so much about eti­ SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Dear Annie: You printed a letter from sophomore quette as it is about hygiene. Electric hand "Distraught dryers and disposable paper towels are less whose parents were "sticking their heads in likely to transmit germs. For the cloth roll, we the sand" every time she wanted to discuss and Alone," a sex or birth control. piece after drying his or her own hands, 1 have a 14-year-old daughter who is a instead of leaving a soiled area for the next freshman in high school. I thought I was person to yank at- The important thing is to cool and understanding, but I. too, had my wish your hands thoroughly and try not to head in the sand. Last week, my daughter touch loo much. told me she thought she was pregnant. Talk about a rude awakening! I have no more illusions about what kids do these days. 1 Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2004-05 school year. Students who reside within the Bany ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eli­ gible to be accepted. Cream in coffee Dear Annie: Please tell "Concerned Mom* not to worry that her daughter is in love with s Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 men of another race. Thirty years ago, I married Delton has openings in grades: K. 1.2.7, 8,9. 10. 11 A 12 « wooderfql guy from a different country, cul­ Writen requests are due by July 30. 2004 to: on Saturday? needs additional therapy and possibly anger alone? think each person should pull down a fresh Is your bank open at 3 p.m.... Dear Melancholy: If Perry is still explod­ ing on a regular basis, in spire of past thera­ py and medication, he needs more help. household h*i many members, includ­ ticulture;. Michael Janies Wiltshire not. I love Perry dearly and don't want to this. - Melancholy in Memphis ly have resided since 1969. Mrs. Garcia A fall,event being ptamed by the whether it is directed at me intentionally or rather possessive when you are around. Tell ing; Brenna Montague Flannery from _________ tly. Let him know you find such father-daugh­ new priest, Fr. Hack. With about two Cass Lathrop Mausserman in account­ of Johnson Street hearing the banage of obscenities and hare, ter intimacy unusual, and that Emily seems Genealogical the longer I can hang on. 1 am exhausted from Yes. you can bring this up to Milo, but g—i- St. Edwards Catholic Church has its Society will meet Saturday, Aug. 14, at in yean. accompany their vocal selections. Sly and Samuel residents for four together Cherie Hagen with guitar and banjo to listed Salas efits youth from the entire community. new been so frequently that I don't know how much State students honor Center on First Street This service ben­ are We've Normally, when Perry is not angry, be apy for his emotional abuse and is taking an earned There for Perry's ongoing hollering and anti-depressant. But this behavior happens pancake breakfast Aug. 7. Profits from Hummel-Davis house at the south end Last night. Perry dropped a plastic con­ women 1 know. Milo's younger daughter, who lives on her Zimmerman of Carson City, president ing? It seems she is "marking her territory." Hemming and Cori Hemming. Christi County husband. my so to speak, and letting you know that she will earned her degree in chemistry and Cori Ionia is problem Mosier of Grand Rapids Gerontology Central UMC again will be host for a The The then spoke on her topic "Your Memory events on the program for Aug. 6 and 7. this repeat venture will go to the Youth 16 years. But "Emily" is 23. and something is Newton in computer information sys­ Michigan lowing weekend with a full calendar of Most guests Bridge Street. depot on tems, all of Lake Odessa. $50. Tickets went on sale July 3. Summer Splash is coming on the fol­ toddler Historical taught and coached Western Michigan University granted program will be the drawing of the win­ Second prize is $100. Third prize is Milo is close to both his daughters because he has raised them is a single parent for the past Saranac The were inside but some lucky diners were include Dear Annie: I am a married woman with a Society catered a lovely luncheon at the historic ing. Colleges have announced their hon­ Exploding man Superintendents Office Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area schools Hastings Area Schools 327 N Grove St 232 W. Grand SL Delton. Ml 49046 Hastings, MI 49058 ture and race. In the 1970s, it was difficult for my parents and family Io accept him. but they grew to love and respect him because they saw what a good husband and father he was. Our children are beautiful, well-adjusted grownups. We taught them that people are like presents. They may be wrapped in bows and rib­ NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION Convenience WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BANNY COUNTY, MICHIGAN It’s how we bank here. TO BE HELD AUGUST 3, 2004 bons, or in a simple paper bag. but with the "eyes of their heart" th^ could see the beautiful gift inside the package. We taught them to pity those people who could not see it Tell "Concerned Mom* to relax. If her daugh­ ter is happy and her fiance is wonderful. Mom has s lol to be thankful for. - The Cream in the Coffee wish my been had daughter like "Distraught" and talked to me about birth control before having sex. "Distraught's" parents should read this and understand their daughter is acting very responsibly by wanting to save them the heartbreak ’ just had to endure and the choices I had to make. And to "Distraught" Kudos to you for being so levelheaded and wise at your young age. Keep in mind, however, that birth control does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases. Good luck. -- No Ostrich in New York. Dear Ostrich: Thank you for the words of caution. Here's one more: Dear Annie: 1 wish you had suggested that "Distraught" (and her mother) go to a Planned Parenthood affiliate. She can get birth control information free of charge. — Dorothy Morris, Board President, Planned Parenthood of Hawaii Dear Cream: You are so right. Nothing RENEWAL OF TOWMMP EXTRA VOTED MKLAGE FOR FME. CEMETERY AND TOWNMBP speaks like the Voice of Experience. Thanks for encouraging "Concerned Mom* to see her new Anthem applause son-in-law with her heart. ShaM the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec 6, of the Michigan Constitution on general ad Hastings Felpausch Office Hours Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2.00 nulls 2.00 mills 2004 20’J* 2705 Dear Annie: Can you please tell me if it is inappropriate to applaud "The Star-Spangled Banner”? My recollection is that you don't do Give a memorial that can go on forever it — it's sort of like applauding a hymn in church. What de you say? - Ex-WAAC/WAC Dear not A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in Ex-WAAC: the national appropriate to applaud at the end. However, we are not going to argue with the 50,000 hockey fans who begin cheering as soon as they hear the words "home of the brave." We’d like to keep our teeth, thanks. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your the name of the person you Unless anthem is sung as a performance piece, it is questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, designate. Ask your funeral IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's director for more Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the information on the BCF or ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ Mailbox, and read features by other Creators SAVINGS BANK a raising in the first year an estimated $103,790? Yes( ) No ( ) I. Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County. McNgan. hereby certify that as of July 13.2004, the record of this office indicate that the total of al increases over and above the tax imitation estab­ lished by Constitution of Michigan, in Woodland Township. Bany County, affecting the taxable property, is as follows: By Barry County: Chartton Park 25 mills 2004-2006 Comm, on Aging .25 miHs 2004 911 1.00 miffs 2004 Thomappte Manor 85 mills 2004-2009 By Woodland Township: Rre/Cemetery Roads main/Treet Member FDIC valorem taxes within Woodland Township be renewed at two (2) mfls ($2 per $1.000 o. taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 indusive for fire, cemetery and township; and shal the Township levy such renewal in mtMage tor said purpose, thereby 3BM3485 Cheryl Alien, Clerk wooawra i ownsnip 156 W. kWn Woodland, Ml 4M97 269-367-4915 or 367-4094 WEB_____________________________ call (269)945-0526. ______ __ Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- CATE, INC. �The HMHng, Banner — thuredey JJy22.200« - Paget Ceylon, Assyria Township, Bany County and so demonstrated it for the deceased By Joyce Weinbrecht Ccylou was located on the northeast comer of section number 1. on the Barry- family until a threat of violence by anoth­ er neighbor stopped him. Eaton Township line, now Curtis and Mr. Kenyon was a self-proclaimed doc­ tor with an office in Battle Creek as well Butler Roads. This village existed from about 1870 as an office in his home in Ceylon. He until 1910. There was a general store on turned his home into a sanitarium. This the southwest corner, owned by Norman facility had a large veranda on the back of Hagerman, who probably was the origi­ it nal founder of the hamlet. A blacksmith patients were housed. The veranda led to shop stood across the road in Eaton County and there was an assortment of off of the second floor, where his an elevated outhouse for their use. Ceylon a had baseball team, pitcher “The small shanties clustered about the cor­ Ceylon Tigers” whose ners. Levi games. Baseball was a popular diversion was G. Martin and seemed to have won many Kenyon 1874, and moved to the bought the area store from in Mr. Hagerman. He moved the store so that it faced north on what is now Butler Road. for small villages in those times. At one time Ceylon consisted of the general store and post office, stage coach Mr. Hagerman started a sawmill north lunch stop, the blacksmith shop, the sani­ of Ceylon, near Quail Trap School, and a tarium. a feed mill, the saw mill and sev­ feed mill on Curtis Road. eral bouses. The post office, the main stay Levi Kenyon was a man of many inter­ of its existence, closed in 1903 when it ests and talents, some very unique. He was absorbed during the change over to was rural free delivery (RJFD). Ceylon’s first and probably only postmaster, as the post office was located in his store. Mr. Kenyon sold the property to the Hulsebos family in the 1920s, but the vil­ He claimed to be spiritualist and the lage had disappeared quite some time Hulsebos neighbors reported many times of seeing before him digging large holes on and about the store to his yard to be used for a granary. farm often in the middle of the night His The farm became the property of the that. Mr. moved Huggett family who have retained owner­ nocturnal activities, holding the kerosene ship through the years. lantern. He professed to feel the agony Source: Barry County History Voting Precincts • Bany Counfo IMcNyaa the wife apparently accompanied him on his and pain of a neighbor on his death bed. NOTICE Tb th* QuaiHM Hector* of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY RUCTION WILL BE HELD M THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004 Th* poBa wM be open from 7s00 ajn. until SOO *un. 1985, James Miller. Electors who wtoh to receive an Abeentoe Motor beAot tor ths Primary Badon by mal may eubmfe an AV applcatton by 200 pJn_. July 31, 2004. Doctors quatotod to obtain an Abeentoe Motor balot tor toe Primary Badon may vote in parson in too Towr-J^MCty Ctorid office up to 440pjiL.Auaust2.2004. ‘Emma’ production continues The Thomapple Arts Council Youth Theatre production of "Emma" continues tonight and tomorrow at Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available at the door. Here, Mariah Burd as Jane Austen observes Emma Woodhouse and her father (Marion Christensen and Cheyanne Stevens). For too purpooa of placing in nomination randktotoi tor too tofoaring offices: Congrwsaionai. State LegHatore: Aeprsoontotoo in Congress State RepreeentaNvo County: Probate Judge pertiai term Countywide offices County Commtoeionors Township offices County Proposals Township proposals Dobbto S. Srdh Bany County Ctork I. Susan vandecar, Treasurer ut Bany County, Michigan, hereby certify that aa of July IS. 2004. the record of thto office tndtoate that the total of aa voted incream over and above the tax imttatton estattoshed by Constitution of tokhtgen. in any local urots of gouemment affecting the taxable property located in the County of Barry. is as foaowr Tom EVANS Probate Want a yard sign? Want a bumper sticker? Have a question? Call me at (269) 795-1179 Paid for by Tom Evans for Probate Judge. PO Box 86. Middleville. MI 49333 By Barry County Chartton Part comm on Aging 911_______ Thomapple Manor By Assyria Township: None By Baltimore Township None By Barry Township: Ponce Fire By Cartton Township. Ubrary B/Castleton Township Ubrary Fire Equip Amb. 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July 22. 2004 - Th* Htlling, Banner Saxon battery finds home with team from Petoskey by Brett Bremer the Blaze a n ear ago. Sports Editor So far this summer, the girls have played 21 plate. Terrel was the one pitching to her. It’s been that way for much of the last eight years. Soon-to-be Saxon seniors Halie Terrel and games with the Blaze in weekend tourna­ Greenfield catches and Terrel pitches. They Alex Greenfield have been playing softball ments in Mount Pleasant. Bay City. Canton, were the battery for almost every Saxon var­ and Adrian. The trip tu Canton was for the sity softball contest this spring, but they don't Michigan USSSA State Finals. mind moving around. Terrel has found a com­ together since fourth grade. While things have been tough at times for the two in Hastings Blue, they’re having an In fourth grade the two played together on awful lot of success this summer traveling the Dreisbach Motors little league team in bounces around from outfield, to third base, around the state with the Petoskey Blaze. Hastings. They helped their team to a cham­ to the occasional inning behind the plate for pionship at Bailey Park in Battle Creek during the Blaze Greenfield, Terrel, and the Blaze will leave the state Sunday evening, headed for the their e*ghth grade season. United States Specialty Sports Association USSSA) 16-and-under Fastpitci. Softball World Series in Columbus, Ind. fortable spot at first base, and Greenfield “I’m not missing (pitching) that much." “That was a while back. 1 had long hair said Terrel. “There’s not as much pressure on back then” said Greenfield as she discussed you (at first base), and I’m better at it too. the championship with her mother Chris Next year we will have two pitchers so I won’t have to do it all. thank God.” The Blaze team is made up of high school Greenfield, and wondered what happened to girls from across the state, and is coached by the newspaper clipping about that team. “I The girls do their best to bring the skills Petoskey’s Dave Serafini and Randy August think it’s probably still on the refrigerator. No. they leam in the summer back to the Saxon Since the team plays in tournaments around I just put it in my scrapbook.’’ varsity squad. This August, they both plan to the state, it's more of just a name than a home For that Dreisbach team. Greenfield would help the Saxon team in another way. The team base for the team. They both also played with put the catcher's gear on and set up behind the is planning a car wash at the K-Mart parking lot during Summerfest weekend to help rent a facility to practice in during the winter months. Halie Terrel, bottom right, and Alex Greenfield, top right, celebrate with their Petoskey Blaze teammates after the USSSA State tournament in Canton. (Photo sup­ plied) night double “We kept getting kicked out of every­ headers can make for an extremely Jong weekend. “We don’t stay in the team hotel unless it has a pool.” said Peggy Terrel, Halie’s moth­ winter’s They often play three games on Saturday attempts to practice pitching and catching. and three on Sunday at a tournament with the Peggy Terrel keeps the stats for the team, The gyms are full at that time of year with Blaze, get dropped off at a two-hour practice while Chris Greenfield often tries to keep up where.” said Greenfield of last basketball players, volleyball players, and er. for the Crush on the way home, catch a quick with Halie's two younger sisters as the games wrestlers. “We got yelled at by the janitors for nap on Sunday night, then play a double head­ go on. The pool is a reward for the younger being in the hallways. It wasn’t a great expe­ er with the Crush on Monday afternoon. Terrels to enjoy for tagging along with their rience having nowhere to go. For the really It’s a long weekend for the girls, and a long dedicated players we need somewhere to go.” weekend for their parents and siblings as well. Halie and Alex can’t decide who the lucky In Battle Creek on Monday nights, the ded­ Playing on a summer travel team doesn’t just one is, Alex the only child or Halie with the icated pair play with a group of Hastings girls take the players' commitment, it takes the two younger siblings. known as the Hastings Crush. The Monday commitment of the entire family. older sister. Halie has kept her mom busy filling in the Blaze's scorebook this season. In the 21 games this summer. Halie is second on the team in batting average at .340, she’s third with 11 runs scored, and first with 15 RBIs. “We’re really starting to dick and every­ thing is coming together. We first started out, our first tournament, we were just getting to Hastings soon-to-be seniors Alex Greenfield and Halie Terrel pose by their Petoskey based travel team's banner after a third-place run through the Greg Bell Lookouts Scholarship Classic in Adrian. (Photo supplied) know each other. Everyone’s talking now.” said Halie Terrel. Greenfield is fourth on the team with six RBIs, and sixth with nine runs scored as she looks to up her batting average a little bit The girls are even more excited with the way their Blaze team is playing on the other side of the ball. “Our defense is awesome,” said Terrel. “We’ve thrown out eight runners on the bases.” Double and even triple plays aren't an uncommon occurrence with the bunch. The next tournament is the biggest one of the summer. “We want to go far said Greenfield. We want to win. We’re going there with the atti­ tude we want to win.” The 64-team USSSA World Series tourna­ ment begins July 26 and runs through Aug.' V. It’ll take three pool-play contests, and then six wins to take the national title. “Wow. that’s a lot of games to win to get first,” .said Terrel. "1 didn’t think about that until now. That's going to be fun. That'll be a Price on the menu isn’t highest price you can pay Through the course of my job. it’s very rare that I miss a play. Well, honestly I feel like I miss way too many plays with nine or ten events going on in addition to the one I’m able to cover during the high school sports sea­ son. But at the game I’m covering. I rarely miss a play. I hate missing plays. Halie Terrel gets set at her spot on the right side of the Blaze infield. A pitcher for the Saxon varsity, she has found a place at first base with the Blaze. (Photo supplied) long road to the championship. I think we’re ready.” Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic will be held August 7 at Hastings Country Club 1 remember a time in high school, after a long ride to Coopersville and then with An article in last week’s Hastings Banner the long ride home looming, a few of my classmates were ready to head out with and this week’s Reminder listed incorrectly The Boosters Club was organized in the less than a minute to go in a boys’ basketball game between the Trojans from the time and place ofthe annual Buzz Young’s mid 1950s by Lew Lang and Harm Wilcox to Legends GolfClassic. This updated story lists help Saxon athletics. The club's main focus is the correct information for the event. to provide equipment that will aid in safety Middleville and the Broncos. TK was down about five or six points. Everyone else was sure they’d lose and decided it was time to go home. that. I wasn’t really hoping for a miracle or anything. I just thought there’s a chance, why leave. 1 made all my buddies stay. They stood their twiddling their thumbs for the final :30 seconds (of basketball time) as the Broncos sealed the victory. I would still tell them today, it wasn’t a waste. It looked like Boston College and Dong Flutie would lose to Miami, but they didn’t. It looked like Scott Norwood and the Bills would win the Super Bowl, but they didn’t. I learned a valuable lesson at Comerica Park on Saturday evening. You can miss stuff in the middle of a game as well. I guess I learned two lessons. If a vendor isn’t shouting in your ear for you to buy a certain kind of food, you don’t need it. All 1 needed were two hot dogs, a cup of French Fries, and a tub of nachos. That order should take two outs right? Wait ‘til an inning ends. The game is on TV so there should be an extra long commercial break. Then make a good break out of and protection. Football helmets, medical The annual summer tradition known as the equipment and supplies, motorized carts for Buzz Youngs’ Legends Golf Classic will be trainers as well as pads, wrestling mats, bat­ held at the Hastings Country Club on ting cages, and ocher protective equipment are Saturday. Aug. 7. part of the primary focus. The four-person scramble will begin with a The Boosters also provide necessary extras shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Participants are for sports teams and sometimes help with advised to be there early. major projects. Cost is $70 per person, which includes 18 The holes of golf, a shared golf cart, and lunch. that surrounds Johnson's project that made Hastings a better and more This tournament is a major fund raiser for the Hastings Athletic track Football Field is one major Athletic Boosters’ Boasters, with all pro­ competitive place for sporting events, a ceeds going to the Hastings athletic depart­ spokesperson said. your seat. Of course they don’t sell all these items at one stand. Nachos are on one side, ment. This year’s goal is $20,000. fries and dogs on another. I march right up to the nacho counter, ana bam about er a tournament to raise money for the athlet­ Box. This major renovation stands as a fitting ic department for more then a decade. In tribute to the late Coach Clarey, as well as an 2000. the tournament was renamed the Buzz example of the dedicated work of Boosters. 30 seconds I’ve paid and I'm on my way to the next concessionaires. The second batter is just coming to the plate. Another major project completely funded by the Boosters Club is the Jock Clarey Press The Hastings Boosters Club has put togeth­ That’s when things got frustrating. It wasn’t because the cost of this early Youngs Legends of Golf Classic to honor the The Boosters have provided scholarships evening snack was closer to A-Rod's salary than mine, it was because outs started local legend and those he would have hon­ to student athletes during periods of low state rattle off. funding, when “pay-to-play” programs have ored. 1 was hardly moving in line. People in front of me were ordering hot dogs and Youngs was a former Hastings Banner edi­ become necessary. They also contributed to sodas *tnd the line was moving slower than Mo Vaughn after he’d round first and tor. and had a sports program on WBCH radio the building of the Pierce Soccer Field and head for .second base. which covered high school athletics for 49 softball years. Youngs was enthusiastic to the extent School. I ended up missing an entire inning. Three Detroit outs, and three Yankee outs, all for some snacks. diamond behind Hastings High that he even rode on the bus to sporting Historically, the Saxon Boosters have sup­ The baseball wasn’t the only thing I missed. I missed a baseball. events. Youngs was seen as a figure of sup­ ported all sports sponsored by Hastings Area I read on ESPN.com not to long ago a column about the most annoying fans in port and a mentor to the youth, and as a fattier baseball. Guys who swear, guys who are really awful hecklers not awful mean but awful creatively, the guy who drinks roo much beer too fast, and in the list it included the person who is clearly not a kid anymore but still brings his glove to the game. Schools. In the 1950s and ’60s, the Boosters' figure to many. Buzz Youngs Those who knew Youngs remember him Along with cash prizes for the top two fin­ for the lives he touched. main objective, other than safety equipment, was technology. All the early filming equip­ ment used during that rime was purchased by The legends were added a few years ago to ishers in the event, there will be two blind My glove was there. Is that so wrong. I want to get a foul ball. Ball players pick recognize the support of the members of the draws for $100. three closest to the pin and In the 1970s when women’s sports became up balls and hand them to little kids in the stands. I'm jealous. That kid's only the Boosters. community, and their support in the youth. two long drive contests, a 50/50 closest to the part of the high school athletic program, the seven years old. He’s got a lifetime left to attend baseball games. Sure, I'm not to Legends are selected based on their dedica­ pin game, an optional skins game, and a raffle Boosters were integral in providing start-up near the gra» e yet. but I’ve never gotten a ball. That kid can wait his turn. tion to the school, character, and their dedica­ table. funds for everything from equipment to uni­ Petty. 1 know. It’s not the holy grail or anything. You can run to a store and buy The Hastings Athletic Boosters have a long tion to athletics. forms for the Lady Saxons. one for ten or twelve bucks, but it’s so precious people have fallen out of upper The current list of Legends includes Jock history of helping young men and women in During the late 1980s and early ‘90s. the decks to get one. Apparently. 1 wasn't the only one not in his seat at the time. The Clarcy. Lew Lang. Jack Hoke. Bob Carlson. both Hastings Middle School and Hastings Boosters were part of every millage campaign High School. and helped sustain athletic programs during ball bounced a few rows back, and the beautiful young lady parked in the seat next Pat to me just reached down and picked it up off the cement. Congratulations to her. McDowell. Bernie Oom. Tony Turkal. Bob The only way I’ll ever get nachos again, is if a guy walking down the aisle with Murphy. VanderVeen. Dick Dr. Jim Bruce Guenther. Atkinson, In today's difficult economic climate. The Carl Hastings Athletic Boosters, once again, are those difficult times. Call the Hastings Country Club at (269) a button on his shirt that says $6-something and he tosses them through the air at Schoessel, Cynthis working diligently to provide the monetary 945-9655 me as I look the other way digging for change in my pocket. Robbe. This year Ernie Strong and Bill support to keep the community’s athletic pro­ Legends Golf Classic, or to sign-up to partic­ Karpinski will be added to that list. grams viable. The Buzz Youngs’ Legends ipate. Larry Melendy. and Golf Classic is just one of the ways it does with any questions about the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 2004 - Page 11 ______ Five inducted to Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame Seven teams battie for koM tourney trophy Five of the area's former players, sponsors, and umpires were inducted as the Freeport's third Fastpitch Softball Ha’l of Fame Class. hand after Saturday evening’s rain delay. After an hour of rain delay, the game Fame, league director Rich Kunde said Clarey resumed. At the top of the seventh inning with '‘belongs" in the softball hall, as well. two men cut. and down Former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell two runs. Scan Raymond powered a hit up the gap - the This year’s inducted honorees attending the served as Master of Ceremonies. His words event were Ivan Blough. Bemie Bowman, regarding coach Clarey evoked memories in Sunday morning Woodland Sales lost a 7-6 and Herb Hesterly. Marcia Griffin accepted the crowd of Jock's big heart, big smile, big decision in twelve long innings, and in a well- the award for her late father Ted Foltz, and accomplishments, and the immortal words. played ballgame. Undaunted, they bounced event organizers promised to sec that the fam­ “Get on back in game five for a 7-4 victory. Winning ily of John “Jock’’ Clarey received his trophy Clarey's influence on a whole generation of «ri plaque. area athletes. tough!" Campbell commented game-winner. pitcher was Dale Churchill. Woodland Sales is the first area team to win Former Hastings High School football Also inducted posthumously was Foltz, a coach and athletic director. Clarey was hon­ Hastings pitcher who died tragically young. ored posthumously for years of service to the Foltz's jaw was broken by a line drive and he game as umpire. Already honored many times retired to recover from the injury. by a wide cross-section of the community, He told his teammates he was planning a and a member of the state's football Hall of comeback, but passed away unexpectedly the annual tournament since its inception three years ago. before ball season opened in 1977. He was elected by acclamation. Freeport’s own Blough is a man who’s given the game a lot of years. He began play­ ing in Freeport in 1948. At age 55 he formed a team of men over 55 to play division ball. Older now. and still playing, he's still play­ ing on two over 50 team:. , and an over 70 squad. Ivan says he's. “Gotten a lot from this game.’’ He’s given as much. Bowman, a standout third baseman was also elected unanimously. He lettered four The 2004 class inducted into the Freeport Area Fastpitch Hall of Fame included Bemie Bowman, from left, Ted Foltz who was represented by daughter Marcia Griffin, Herb Hesterly, Ivan Blough, and Jock Clarey. who's trophy and plaque rest on home plate in front of the other honorees. (Photo by Brett Bremer) years at Hastings High at third, and had a long stellar career at the hot comer playing fast pitch softball. Herb Hesterly began playing ball in Woodland, also played in Hastings, but spent most of his career in the Lansing area A and B leagues. Herb spent some time in the old National Softball Circuit playing for Lansing's Story Olds Bombers. He played softball for 27 years. Fast pitch softball fans watched their favorite ball teams square off in the third annual Area Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame Tourney in Freeport last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Teams from the Freeport league, Hero Hesterly shared the words of wis­ dom from one of his old coaches with the crowd Saturday, ‘Play your best and do that with happiness and joy." Eaton Rapids. Coldwater, and Parchment took part in the action. In tournament play the Freeport League's Woodland Sales team carried off tne gold, Bemie Bowman, left, accepts his tro­ phy and plaque from Larry Hamp as Mary Jane Blough looks on at the Freeport Area Fastpitch Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday after­ noon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) going four and one. They held three wiiu in TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG. 28 Freeport's Ivan Bough, center, shows off the uniform he received for joining a fast­ pitch softball team in his hometown in 1948 as Mary Jane Blough, Larry Hamp, and Frank Campbell look on from behind, it was the first jersey of any kind Blough earned for participation in an organized sport. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Triatholon/Duathlon will begin at Barlow Lake again Hundreds of athletes will once again con­ info on a mountain bike raffle and the verge on Barlow Lake for the fifth annual opportunity to stay st the camp on Friday Great Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon, this night before the race. This is the second consecutive year that Saturday. Racing begins and ends at the YMCA’s on Briggs the event is being held at Camp Manitou- in Lin. The first three years of the event were Middleville. The Triathlon includes a half held in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area mile swim, out and back in Barlow Lake, an around Gun Lake. Camp Manitou-Lin Rd. 18 mile bike race into Wayland and back, Along with the individual competitors, the Great Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon also followed by a 4.5 mile run. In the Duathlon, the half mile-swim is replaced with a two-mile run to begin the includes a team relay competition. The cost for a team is $155. A total of $1,550 will be given away to day. It is a USA Triathlon certified event, and the top finishers. The top three athletes in all participants must be USAT members. 13 different age brackets that range from The cost to compete is $55. Nonmembers 14-19 to 75-plus will receive awards. can purchase a special one-day membership Racing begins in two events at 8 a.m. for $9. making the total cost $64. There is sharp. currently a $5 late registration fee in effect. Friday. July 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Information regarding registration can be Or on the race day from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 found at www.greatlakestri.com. as well as Race packet pick-up times are a.m. □ Boy* A Girt* I—I Man A Woman (Ago* 13-18) I—I (Agaa 17-24) Team Captain_______________________________________ Age________ I—I Man A Woman I—I (Age* 25+) i Sond Entries to... Phone #------------------------------------------------ *AMRY COUNTY AMA Age Age or COITI 22i w mm. st™t CHAM*** Team Members Huting,. Ml 4S0M BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH TH! YANKEES Question* 77... Autograph Balls July 30 Dog Days August 17 & Cats Day August 18 Group Ticket Packages Available Cal (269) 948-3026 See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium wwwJxrttlecrMkyankeei.com * 101^ee^MT Pleau Fili Out Form Completely TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG. 28 ‘ �Page 12 — Thursday. July 22. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Energetic Roderick to lead Saxon soccer squad this fall and beyond by Brett Bretucr here. He lives just a couple blocks from the Sports Editor Traveling as pan of the United Stale Armed high school. I see him as a coach who’ll stay as long as he can, and I think we’ll try and Forces Brian Roderick found places all across keep him as long as we can.” said Hoke. the globe to play and teach the game he loves. Sure, one would always like to hire a coach Now that he's found a home in Hastings, with a proven track record of success on the he’s ecstatic to have another opportunity to high school level, but Roderick’s dedication, get back in the game. Roderick has been enthusiasm, soccer experience outside the named the next Hastings varsity boys’ soccer high school realm, and his ties to the commu­ coach. He replaces Andrew Wilkinson, who nity made him stand out in the search. held the position for two years. His time with the team a year ago could “When this opportunity arose. 1 jumped at give him a leg up on another coach who it I live in Hastings. I work for the state would have come in from the outside as well. police post I have children in the Hastings “1 see a lot of good things as far as the rela­ school system. It was a golden opportunity.” tionship between me and the team,” said said Roderick. “I’m not planing on going any­ Roderick. where for a while. I enjoy this city.” He sees a lot of good things for the team in At Fort Stewart, in Georgia, he helped the coming season as well. The Saxons’ first found the Southeastern Coastal Amateur contest is scheduled for August 23 at Maple League, and traveled up and down the east Valley. coast with a team. He’s been playing soccer "We have a good chance to do very well since the age of eight, and has played in this year." said Roderick. “I think we have numerous countries in three continents. five or ten kids that have the skill to compete “I played or coached in the military at out of high school, in college soccer. At least every post I was at.” said Roderick. Roderick has coached five of them want to pursue it." 14-16 year olds in Hastings first home contest is set for the Hastings AYSO system most recently, and August 26 against Marshall. Roderick knows also been an AYSO referee donating as much Brian Roderick time as possible. He's been a coach in some “I hear there hasn’t been a kx of that in past capacity for 15 years, and was a manager for years. I believe that discipline is needed in soccer grow in the area and wants every aspect of life. I think it will benefit me. continue. the Saxon varsity squad a year ago. “Hastings is growing in leaps and bounds as far as the depth for soccer. This year, that I know of. there are 24 ninth graders that are defiantly trying out for soccer.” After years in the armed forces and now with the state police, Roderick has teamed the value of discipline. The standard 1 hold myself at, 1 expect the same of the players I’ll be coaching." left to sign-up for ing the fall season, but he’s seen the sport of to see it “I’d like to see more community support,” said Roderick. “See people come out and It’s a two way street. experience one game. See what soccer is all “I already owe about four laps,” said about” Roderick, for an instance where he slipped up with regards to one of his own rales. It's that kind of attitude that will help him Just over one week that football is the sport in the spotlight dur­ The preseason will include a scrimmage for the Saxons August 8, at Paw Paw. Roderick is more than ready to get started. earn the respect and reverence of his players. “I’m thankful to the community and the “I like to work with kids, especially those high school staff. I thank them tremendously growing into adults getting ready to go out for giving me this job. and I hope I don’t dis­ into the world. I guess I’d kind of call it my appoint." dream job.” Hastings athletic director Steve Hoke is youth golf tourney There is still time to sign-up for the junior golf tournament which is scheduled for Aug. 11 at the Hastings Country Club. The Hastings Country Club and SteppingStones Adult Foster Care provider will combine to be hosts for the first annual Barry County Area Junior Golf Tournament. The deadline for sign-up is Aug. I. Checks excited to have Roderick as the newest Saxon mentor. “I’m just thrilled." said Hoke. “He brings a lot of things to the program. A lot of energy and a lot of experience.” Hoke said be looks for coaches who would like to stick with a program for at least five years. Ir. the last seven seasons, Roderick is the varsity boys’ soccer coach at Hastings. “He lives here in Hastings. His family is should be made payable to the Barry County Area Junior Golf Tournament and sent to SteppingStores. AFC: Box 614; Hastings. Mi. 49058. Participants will be divided into three age groups, 8-10. 11-12 and 13-14. There will be first and second place plaques for both boys and girls in each age group. The tournament will be a nine-hole affair, wnh a shotgun start at 9 a.m. After the tour­ Former Saxons invited to annual soccer scrimmage nament. participants will receive a free lunch The annual Hastings Alumni Soccer Game provided by the staff of Hastings Country will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at Pierce Field Club. behind the Hastings High School. Men’• Fast Pitch "fri County/Mentor.......................................... .44) Woodland Saks A Sen. ..............................4-1 Generation Gap/Mentor............................... .4-2 Thomappk Clean Up .................................. 3-2 Tn-County......................................................... 2-4 Munn Manufacturing..................................... 2-5 Co-Ed Stowphch CDivHra Hens & Cocks ................................................... 5-0 Blarney Stone ................................................... 3-2 Varney Construction .................................... 3-2 Michigan Thunder..........................................2-3 Hastings Bowl................................................... 1-4 Freeport Ekvator .............................................. 1-4 DDtrteka The cost for each golfer will be $16, which All former Hastings varsity soccer players will pay for their green fees and the lunch. In are invited to take on the 2004 varsity squad, Eclipse Tm/Tues 2000 ................................ 3-0 addition, each golfer will be given three new led by O'Mara's..............................................................2-0 golf balls and assorted extras such as tees and this yearly scrimmage. ball markers. brand new coach Brian Roderick, in Maxi-Mufilcr PLUS ..................................... 4-0 ShmnrodtiC.EC................................................ 3-2 There is no cost to participate in the event, Grant's Woodshop..........................................3-2 The goal for the event is to promote youth and no RSVP is needed. Game time is set for Union Bank....................................................... .0-2 golf in the area, and any proceeds will go to 5:30 p.m. The field will be open at 5:00 for Pennock Pride ................................................. .0-3 fund future youth tournaments. pre-game warm-up. United Sign Co................................................. 0-4 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MCHK1AN BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT THOMPSON, at al. Plaintiffs. v RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, at al. . Defendants. Hon. Thomas S. Eveland (by assignment) C«M No. 04-113-CZ PUBLICATION POSTING ANO ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE ATTENTION: Raymond M. Rademacher 1618 Woodland Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 Leonard H. Stevens 2947 Iroquois Trail Hastings Ml 49058 Withoul The HOP! HASTINGS ART HOP July 30th, 6-9 PM Fl«h Hatchery Building - Main Stroat Sank - White's Photography Court House Lawn - Thomapple Arts Council - Back Door Dell Second Hand Comers - Jefferson Street Gallery - Fall Creak Restaurant State Grounds Coffee House PARK AT EITHER END OF THE ROUTE AND HOP ON THE TROLLEY COURT ADDRESS 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 . You are being sued by the Plaintiffs in this Court in an action involving the plat entitled ‘Algonquin North Shore Subdivision’ and certain rights regard­ ing the parkways, roads and other matters related to that plat You must fife your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the court address above within 21 days of the date of this notice. if you fail to do so. a defaun judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. A copy of the Summons and Complaint has been mailed to you and can also be obtained by contacting Plaintiffs’ attorney below. This notice is authorized by the Order for Substitute Service entered by the Court on June 2. 2004 LAW. WEATHERS A RICHARDSON. PC By /Clifford H Bioom/ (P35610) Attorneys lor Plaintiffs 800 Bridgewater Place 333 Bndge Street. N W Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504-5360 (616)459-1171 obb334oi MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on March 10.1999 by Scott M. Dimond and Sheryl L Dimond. aa Mortgagors, to Hastings Ctty Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on March 17, 1990 in the Office of the Register of Deeda tor Barry County. Michigan, as Document Number 1026864. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of seven­ ty-six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-eeven and 25/100 Deters ($78,607.25) No sutt or proceed­ ings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate contained in the Mortgage has become opera­ tive by reason of such default. On Thursday. August 19, 2004. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, which is the place tor the holding mort­ gage sates tor Barry County. Michigan, there wB be offered tor sate and sold Io the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate, including attorneys' fees allowed by law. the prop­ erty located in the Ctty of Mtodtevte. Barry County. Michigan, and described as the Mortgage as fol­ lows: Lot 5 of Market Street Plat. Village of Middtevite. Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, according to the plat thereto as recorded in Uber 50 of Plats cn Page 89. PP No. 08-41 -105-020-05 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of sate. MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMISKEY. P.L.C., Attorneys lor Mortgagee Dated July 12. 2004 By: Steven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave . NW. Suite 800 P.O.Box 306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0306 616-831-1700 MORTGAGE SALE - Datautt has been made to the conditions of a mortgage by PH IL TUTTLE AND BRENDA TUTTLE. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS NC.. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on June 4, 2003, aa Instrument No. 1105786 Bany County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand six hundred nine and 93/100 Dotes ($127,609.93). todudtog interest al 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate catered to said mort­ gage and tie statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be torectoead by a sate of toe mortgaged premtoas, or some pari of them, at pubic vendue, at tie Bany County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1 DO p.m. on August 26. 2004 Said premteea are situated to CITY OF MK> DLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan and are LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADOTDON TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDWG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance whn 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 22. 2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS WC ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney tor: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Aeeocietos, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease cal: (248) 540-7701 omxn (8/12) �The Hasangs Banner - Thuraday. July 22. 2004 - Page 13 Gnaried cars careen in front of fair grandstand Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger, center, accepts the trophy after winning the annual autocross battle between local fire stations on Tuesday evening in front of the 2004 Barry County Fair Grandstand. (Photo by Perry Hardin) COA, 911, continued from page 1 sound equipment that is adjustable offers more comfort and formats to a better layout The Barry County Central Dispatch E 911 dispatches for 11 fire departments, nine police agencies and eight ambulance agen­ Whether or not a driver can break free from the pack at the start of an autocross races often proves whether or not that driver has a chance to win the race. (Photo by Perry Hardin) cies. least two dispatchers present 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, there are more costs than a facility only open during the day. Nystrom said all of the staff (at 911) are very well trained. He added that the new improvements were The millage renewal request funds cover maintaining the building, equipment and the necessary for a center that handies all calls for public safety in Bany County. manpower time. With the facility having at It's difficult to get a permit The COA is a ray of sunshine To the editor: given a new “suggested donation’' chart. Today, it is gloomy and overcast, but not in To the editor: my comer of the world. Sunshine abounds a. The race for Barry County Sheriff has I brought up some questions I would like to see addressed. It seems to me no one has asked the question why the Sheriff’s department charges a fee for a permit to buy a handgun. Sheriff shouldn’t even be running someone’s job description at the office? Why do they charge $5 for a permit when Kalamazoo doesn’t. And on the last note, why can’t the department be open at a later time during the week so the work­ ing man doesn’t have to take time off to It makes me think that the department is making it difficult on purpose. ’ L. Harrison, Dowling day with my done and like magic, he undertakes the job - If you need a bargain, look no further. The of course, to my complete satisfaction. Is that COA is the answer to that prayer, too. Though 1 haven’t met many of the staff heaven or what? As I’ve said so many times, what would this 82-year old lady do without the benefits matter what he says now. he did wrong and I don't offered by the COA? I can assume you my Bany County will vote for a positive change when think DeBoer should even be considered for anoth­ quality of living would certainly be chal­ it comes to electing the sheriff. er term as sheriff or any other public office. Just recently I had my annual “review” (k make sure I'm alive and satisfied) and was facts. The main issue that has been brought up the after such an incident At the First Friday forum DeBoer said be had one uct are genuine gems. God bless you, COA. Please stay around forever. Martha M. Laham, I also find it strange that a pc. son who has been selling insurance for years would back a person drink that night but back after it happened he said members, those with whom 1 have had oon- lenged. I, like everybody else, hear stories and read arti­ cles in the papers about the candidates, but facts are I am sure thi: the people of Barry County will Aug. 3 and bring integrity back to the office of sher­ Al Hackett. Many people have asked why he left the scene of Rutland Township Middleville Let’s re-elect Sheriff DeBoer ' -• iff of Barry County. he had two drinks So how many did he really have? suggested level you’re comfortable, that is, what you the accident if be didn’t have anything to hide. No want a positive change and vote for Dar Leaf on first donate io the COA for their priceless benefits. 1 am writing this with the hope that the people of ting the mail boxes. the COA To the editor: most is about the alleged drinking, driving and hit­ get a permit? another is increase in several years - but at whatever friend/worker. All 1 do is tell him what I need They tell me that it’s an administration or notary fee. Shouldn't this be part of enjoy this Incidentally, ' ^r—1 . " ■>•••■.» V'. • .... administration of a jail and the manage­ To the editor: I'm supporting Steve DeBoer for sher­ ment of a department. He could have said iff and I hope you will too. I think it is to that be was just too busy or that the issue all our benefit to have a good person like was too controversial. He could have kept DeBoer working few us. a very low profile. DeBoer’s experience, caring make him clear choice a lot about DeBoer. For many years our effort, became a catalyst and helped the community struggled to come to grips County Commission and citizens com­ To the editor: those leaders. Over the past decade he has juveniles and adults conquer their addic­ We have read, with interest, some of the demonstrated his ability to successfully lead tions. He continues to work with the drug comments that have come out of the upcom­ the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. He court team, and contributes his time and is not just an able administrator who man­ ing race for Barry County Sheriff. One candidate would have us believe that ages multi-million dollar budgets and a hard rock musician has done more for our directs a large number of employees. He is children thi-n anyone else. Another believes a person who truly cares about Barry that citizens living in certain areas should be County and its citizens. tive results. This, in turn, helps reduce crime For years our jails were used to house Rehabilitative programs in those jails were Mudslinging, rumor and innuendo have cial he has the responsibility to keep our non-existent, for the most part. As a direct reared their ugly head in an attempt to communities and neighborhoods safe and result of DeBoer's efforts, the inmates at the unseat our current sheriff. Steve DeBoer. As he works very hard at it. In these days of Bany County jail now have access to more Barry County citizens, we hope the voters constrained budgets, he has always placed counseling programs than ever to assist instead choose wisely based on verifiable the safety und well being of Barry County them in their rehabilitation. Once again, this facts and solid values. residents as the number one priority. is a benefit to Bany County and its citizens. Instead he made extraordinary an with the deterioration of our animal shel­ mittee buikl a new animal shelter. Instead along with the of acting too busy, he helped make some­ County Board and county administrators, thing very good happen for our commu­ ter. A citizens struggled with group, severe needs and cost issues. and benefits our community greatly. those who committed crimes in our county. As an experienced law enforcement offi­ required to own and carry firearms. expertise to help this program achieve posi­ An incident of a few years ago told me DeBoer could have ignored and turned nity. I think Sheriff DeBoer showed a lot of character. He had little to gain and more away from an area of responsibility that to lose but stepped up anyway. curiously falls under the umbrella of the Let's keep DeBoer sheriff. sheriff’s department. Who would have Mike Humphreys, okmed him. after all, with his responsi­ Hastings Township bilities for the safety of our citizens, the Leaf just needs the opportunity We have lived in Barry County for more DeBoer also cares deeply about our DeBoer has always had an open door pol­ than 20 years. Our children were raised and young people. He is concerned, as we all icy and citizens with complaints or concerns To the editor: iff’s department Unless I miss my guess, that educated here and our four grandchildren should be. with the problem of our troubled have been encouraged to discuss them My letter is in respose to the article in the is why he had no comment for this paper. live here with their parents. youth who involve themselves in criminal freely with him. He is open-minded and July 15 Banner about Dar Leaf’s lawsuit As grandparents, we care deeply about activities. His broad experience in the law willing to consider any idea that will make being dismissed. the environment that surrounds both our enforcement field has alerted him to the his department more efficient and effective. The sheriff made the comment that the law­ him many times while I still worked at the family, and those of our fellow citizens. We increasingly serious problem of substance His opponents, fine gentlemen in their suit was politically motivated. I do not under­ department (I left in 1997.) Dar is a straight worry about crime in our neighborhoods. abuse, and its direct relationship with crim­ own right, do not have the experience or stand this statement. I spoke with Dar after he We are very concerned about the increasing inal activity within our county's borders. He credentials Jo warrant their election to such had talked to his lawyer about the lawsuit. shooter. He would-not file a lawsuit to make him­ I have known Deputy Leaf since he started working for the department I worked with problems associated with drug abuse, in our has instituted programs, in conjunction with an We This was more than a year ago. At that time, I self look better for an election. Just because county and around the nation. We want our our schools, wht -h help teach our kids about believe the choice is clear. Retaining Steve told him he should consider running for sher­ they did not have enough evidence does not children and grandchildren to have the best being good citizens. DeBoer as sheriff is the wise and appropri­ iff. mean the events did not happen. important leadership position. opportunity to be responsible, law-abiding Our sheriff has taken direct steps to help ate choice. With DeBoer continuing his pos­ He did not have any plans at that time to do I have worked with Dar. I have played citizens and enjoy al) the benefits living in those in our county who have substance itive efforts on our behalf, Barry County sports with Dar. I have sat and talked with our county provides. abuse problems. He was a key member of will be a better place for us to live and raise so. Obviously, more people have told him the our families. same thing. My point is, how could it be about an individual rights, as he was about his political, judging by what he told me. he did own. Dar Leaf has my support 1 believe he has Our community leaders play a big role in the Barry County Drug Court planning determining what kind of environment our committee, and the resulting drug court pro­ Tom and Christi Dutcher, families will enjoy. Sheriff DeBoer is one of grams have been very effective in helping Orangeville Township not intend to run at that time? In my opinion, the sheriff is the one being"political" by making the statement Dar Horseback riding safety of critical concern the air. and from a sharp blow such as from a Regarding the July 6 Reminder article titled rock or horse hoof. Bike helmets do not pro­ If the horse unexpectedly should start trotting, vide this protection. Helmets appropriate for the child may not have tlx: strength to hold on management takes over at Flying Horseshoe," as a horseback riding professional. horseback riding have been certified by the ability to be sheriff. Al. be needs is the opportunity. Leaf is under a gag order imposed by the Michael A Pierson, sheriff’s department. He could not make any Dowling comments regarding what goes on in the sher­ great deal while a horse is walking or trotting To the editor: "New Dar. I believe he would be just as concerned to the parent and could easily be bounced off. If the parent holds the child in front, the par­ Guthrie best pick for Prairieville job To the editor: which promotes relationships between local While 1 applaud that organization's attempts The second item of concern is the statement ent's control of the horse is hampered, and in Tom Guthrie is well qualified to serve the consumers and to create a safer, more customer-friendly that the Flying Horseshoe has horses available the event of * fail, the parent could very well residents of Prairieville Township as their involved in local, state and natiuial organiza­ atmos phere. 1 must point out that some of their that are '‘capable of handling mentally or phys­ land on top of the child, causing a severe crush­ next supervisor. tions, and this experience needs to be put to practices are. in fact, very unsafe. ically handicapped people of any age.” A quiet ing injury or even death to the child. ASTM/SEI to meet these standards. 1 feel I must respond to parts of the story. Guthrie's vast experiences make him the producers. He has been work for our township. horse is only one component of a safe, fun I recommend that any individual who is con­ organizations that set safety standards for the horseback riding experience for a disabled sidering going to a horseback riding facility recreational horseback riding industry and pro­ individual. Another organization, the North look vide certification or accreditation for those American Handicapped approved horset *ck ridin6 helmets and accred­ enterprises that meet those standards. I am a Association (NARHA), sets standards for safe­ itation or certification by »'HA or some other Guthrie has lived in Prairieville Township From personal experience as a daughter, I member and certified riding instructor of the ly providing recreational and therapeutic riding safety organization. Families of individuals for 39 years. He runs a family farm, has raised know the qualities my father possesses and the for individuals with special needs. Instructors with special needs should look for NARHA-. a family, works in and around our county with firmly believe Prairieville Township residents trained and certified by NARHA can recognize approved facilities and NARHA-certified rid­ various proactive groups whose focus is plan­ will benefit from his election. and accommodate the ways that specific dis ing instructors. There are a number of such ning for growing rura^ communities, and for Mary Buckhannon. dation of the Flying Horseshoe staff that cus­ abilities interact with horseback riding. In inex­ facilities in West Michigan as well. the past six years has led Michigan Integrated Hickory Comers tomers bring and wear bike helmets. While a perienced hands, some individuals could be bike helmet is better than no helmet at all. there inadvertently injured while horseback riding. There are a number of national, non-profit largest organization in this country, Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). The first item of concern is the recommen­ Riding for the for the Horseback availability of ASTM/SEI- riding is indeed a dangerous perfect candidate for Otis position. It is time Please take the time to vote in the primary for the residents in our township to elect a election on Aug. 3 and again on Nov. 2s sup­ supervisor who will inform and involve the porting people as he leads them into the future. Township's next Supervisor. Tom Guthrie as Prairieville Food and Farming Systems, an organization activity and should be approached with cau­ tion. arc helmets available that are designed and Finally, 1 must take issue with the practice of manufactured specifically for horseback riding. allowing children to ride double with an adult. Gayle Wissinger, These helmets are designed to protect the head If the child is riding behind the adult, he or she CHA Certified Riding Instructor. from a fall from as high as eight or nine feet in is sitting on the horse's pelvis, which moves a Lowell More letters from our readers on page 14 �P^a 14 - Thursday, July 22. 2004 - The Hasting* Banner DeBoer’s explanation of the incident unconvincing To the editor: turned away and repeated tier question to 1 know this may sound far fetched, but has it I just viewed the videotape of the First someone directly in the audience. ever occurred to anyone else out there that Friday forum where Sheriff DeBoer attempt­ maybe the sheriff was over the legal limit? Is telephone with me." it possible he knew he was impaired, so he ing drunk three years ago when he ran over He paused here. didn't dare stop? Is it possible he went home "Umm... 1 just went home, made the phone to give himself time to have a coffee and a two mailboxes and then left the scene of an accident. breath mint and then allow the alcohol to dis­ call. Then came back to the scene." All this after he admitted to drinking in Grand Rapids with an old high school buddy. Sheriff DeBoer doesn’t ‘measure up’ "She asked why I left the scene if 1 had my ed to convince the public that he was not driv­ I found his performance to be highly convinc­ ing. He convinced me he was hiding some­ thing perhaps criminal or at least highly Another pause, then a shrug of the shoul­ ders. "I can't answer that. I mean. 1... uhhh." Another pause, then a shrug of the shoul­ sipate from his system? I think this is what happened. It's the only thing that makes sense. We would have to be stupid to believe this unbelievable story! The one good thing is that no one's child ders. To the editor: to have 'implemented* the video arraign­ "I don't know." was checking the mail when he plowed Incumbent Sheriff Steve DeBoer's cur­ ment system used by Barry County. Yet. Sheriff DeBoer went to great lengths to Good comeback! He really shut her up on through those mailboxes. But what about next rent campaign pamphlet claims that "Only isn't it true that former Sheriff Dave Wood explain all the details of what happened in the that one! Thanks for finally laying that one to Sheriff DeBoer Measures Up." as it details actually implemented the video system, and accident, only to have his whole story unrav­ rest for us. his experience, education and achieve­ that it has since been taken over by the dis­ eled by Barb Cichy. who asked the simple ments, as well as his leadership and his trict court administrator? question: commitment to community involvement There also appears to be a conflict of However, after reading the bi-fold mail­ interest between an achievement and a ing. I was left with more questions than leadership item in the campaign pamphlet. answers. An For example, under education, achievement reads 'Certificate Achievement for Full Compliance at the of December 2004 for a bachelor's degree Barry County Jail.' This is perhaps note­ at Calvin worthy in and of itself, as I understand it is College. This is quite puzzling, as this same the fust time in nine years that he has been degree from the same college was supposed in full compliance with stale guidelines. organizational leadership to have been completed in December of However, under the heading of leader­ 1996, according to materials printed during ship. DeBoer also states that be is 'chair­ DeBoer's initial campaign for sheriff. This person, Office of Community Corrections begs the question of why hasn't he com­ Local Advisory Board." Does this mean pleted this degree at some point during the that he serves as leader of a committee that las*. 10 years? Additionally, in most col­ oversees the certification of his own county leges or universities, if requirements for a program such as organizational leadership jail? According to the personal paragraph haven't been completed within a timely written by DeBoer himself, be claims to be manner (i.e. four to six years), the program pro-life, and that he supports the Second becomes null and void. Amendment If this is true, why are there Under achievements, DeBoer has simply no endorsements from Right to Life groups listed 'additional road patrol officers.' If included in this pamphlet? And. if he sup­ indeed there has been an increase in the ports the Second Amendment why has he number of deputies patrolling the roads, fought to keep law-abiding Bany County why haven't more county residents noticed? residents from obtaining concealed Is it because this so-called increase in the weapons permits? If he does indeed support number of officers includes the contracted an individual's right to keep and bear arms, deputies that are paid for by Middleville, why did he physically turn his back to sev­ Hastings and Rutland Township? Does it eral applicants when they came before the include the two court officers who seldom gun board seeking final approval of their leave the courthouse? Could it be the CCW permits in August 2001? DARE officer (paid for with government With questions such as these, it is not grants, not county funds) or could it be the quite clear exactly how Sheriff DeBoer school liaison officer position that is paid 'measures up.* if he does at all. Janet L. Adams, for by the county schools? Nashville Also under achievement, DeBoer claims Fact finding prompts change in support To the editor: that be is not against our Second Amendment This past spring, my husband, Joe, and I Rights. 1 totally understand his reservations were asked if we would please contribute a concerning this issue, it was out of concern quote for a flyer supportingPar Leaf for sher­ for the patrol officers under him. In his posi­ iff. as it would be among others who were tion it would be hard to have your officers out supporting him. doing their jobs knowing that more individu­ We did this without doing our homework, our focus being mostly on the person who als could be carrying a handgun. Docs the sheriff uphold our Second rrould honor our Second Amendment rights Amendment rights? Yes, he does. Also, the (to bear arms) and we bad been told that requirements to get your concealed weapon Sheriff Steve DeBoer did not. are the same as per state law. no matter who Now, after going to the First Friday debate is the sheriff. featuring DeBoer and the people running I urge everyone to ask DeBoer about his against him we are more than willing to admit opinion on this not base your vote on what is that we have made a grave error in judge­ being rumored about his stance. men! Sheriff DeBoer has been in this position I commend anyone willing to ran for pub* since 1995 first by being appointed, but then lie office because it opens the door for that by winning the next two elections. He has person to be chastised by the public in public proven that be has the experience and ability with less than factual information in some to operate a $3 million budget and oversee 50 cases. In all my conversations with Sheriff employees, some of whom may not see eye to DeBoer, he has not discredited Deputy Dar eye with him, but then I do not know of many Leaf or Neal Johnson, his two opponents in people who love their boss and see eye to eye the Aug. 3 primary election. with them 100% of the time There has been much to do over Sheriff Deputy Leaf stated at the First Friday DeBoer's alleged drinking and driving inci­ forum that much of the responsibility of the dent three years ago. mostly negative, but I budget in his administration would go to his see it as most definitely a positive. Sheriff undersheriff. Bob Baker, who is from Battle DeBoer reported this incident himself, be was Creek. I have not found too manv people more than honest about it, which if it had whot know who Baker is. been me in his position as a public official. I When you cast your vote for sheriff in the most likely would have thought once or twice primary Aug. 3, do it on all aspects of being about doing or saying anything to avoid being the sheriff. DeBoer has proven he has the ability to the only one who would have that thought fight the drug problem in Barry County, start­ One thing that does concern me though. Most ing when children are young with Safetypup­ all of us go downtown to eat at sometimes Child Safety and Drug Prevention Education. where you can have a drink with your dinner. He has the integrity, experience, honesty and If you do this and then leave and are stopped courage to .un for sheriff and fulfil) that posi­ for a light out on your vehicle or some other tion for the next four years. Should he really be our sheriff? Should he He’s a police officer, the sheriff no less, the top cop of Barry County. He ran off the road even be allowed to carry a gun or even drive a car? "Did you have your telephone with you?" after drinking, wiped out two mailboxes, then One thing Sheriff DeBoer kept saying was continued driving on home. Unimpaired peo­ that there has to be evidence that someone is ple do that son of thing all the time ’ impaired or else there's no reason to give a He waited a few seconds and then said: Why just the other day I ran over a water breathalyzer test Can't we assume that a man "Probably did." buffalo myself. I had my cell phone with me, of Sheriff DeBoer's reputation and stature, a The woman shot back immediately: but I was just thinking. "I have to go home to man in control of a $3 million budget and 50 "Why did you leave the scene?" call." It never occurred to me that I should employees for the past 10 years usually exer­ Oops! Game, set, match! At this point I saw stop and apologize for killing the buffalo. cises good judgment? And. can we not fur­ Sheriff DeBoer get that deer in the headlights "What the heck... I’ll just come back later thermore conclude that drinking and then get­ look and begin to squirm. when it’s more convenient for me." ting into a county vehicle, with a loaded pis­ ”1 just.. I just drove home. 1 mean that’s what I was thinking." Then, obviously very nervous. DeBoer 1 would have been thrown in jail in a heart­ tol, then driving from Grand Rapids to beat! And so would any other person in Barry Hastings, running over two mailboxes, then County as well. I'm no legal expert here, and leaving foe scene of foe accident, not calling on a cell phone, then telling foe stale police DeBoer builds instead of tearing down that your own office will handle the investi­ gation. then taking the time to drive home, all those things, do they not add up to not just a little, but a whole lot of deplorable judgment? To the editor: Departments, Emergency Medical Services, The damage to the "Keep Sheriff DeBoer" etc., not just the other local police. DeBoer And when do people who usually have yard sign in front of my house reminds me of has to be able to deal with the administrative good judgment suddenly exercise poor judg­ the difference between our Steve DeBoer and details of a very creative system developed by ment? This is not difficult, this is not rocket his opponents. Some people are builders and our team of "accelerated therapeutic jurispru­ science! They exercise poor judgment when some people just tear things down. dence” experts. In other words, he needs to their judgment is impaired by too much... alcohol! There! I’ve said it! Now it's out in foe Very few Barry County people understand understand many more complex relationships the amazing difference between our county than merely "lock 'em up and throw away the and many other places, especially in the ways key." That takes maturity and experience. open. "I believe Sheriff DeBoer was drunk! that our legal system is handled. Most other Besides law enforcement. Sheriff DeBoer Drinkin' -n- drivin' -n- killin’ every mailbox places are still in the Dark Ages and believe has a huge role in emergency preparedness that had foe misguided courage to step out in that jails in some way "correct” bad behavior. and disaster assistance. Few people know front of his county vehicle (that we citizens That is why we pay more tax dollars for "cor­ how great our communication system is com­ bought and later had to repair). rections" than for education. pared with many other counties. The 911 sys­ If I was Steve DeBoer. I wouldn’t be too In Bany County we have many people who tem is one of foe best investments in Barry quick to cry out "I must be innocent because have decided that a jail has two purposes. One County and saves money, as well as lives. there's not enough evidence to convict me." is to hold people who are a threat to the rest DeBoer has been a leader in developing this Isn’t that why OJ. Simpson was acquitted, of us, and the other is to help people change communications system, that is used by all of lack of evidence? "If the glove won't ft, you their behavior to become better members of the law enforcement agencies in the county, must acquit" society. Our success is in large part due to the and that takes a builder with vision. cooperation and leadership of our Sheriff And now 1 have to ask. haven’t we learned Domestic violence is a worid-wid prob­ lem. Barry County has lagged behind ..i pro­ DeBoer. system tecting victims and has established a small requires more than a "tough guy" who has a shelter. Long before the opening of Green lot of "biddies" in law enforcement We need Gables Haven, Sheriff DeBoer and his wife a sheriff with proven leadership and experi­ took victims of abuse into their own home. ence. When I was a JJounty Commissioner, 1 That goes far beyond the call of duty county The law enforcement anything from Bill Clinton? "I did not have sex with that woman, Ms. Lewinski.* And than later on in his autobiography: "I did it because I could." If there's one thing we learned from Bill Clinton, it's how to tell When someone is look some time knd visited our jail. I was Much is reported on the capturing of crim­ lying on videotape. And. in my most humble proud of the quality of the people who work inals, and the Wild West image of the law­ bowhunting opinion. Steve DeBoer’s nonver­ in very man. but we rarely find out about the victims. bal was crying out. "Liar. liar, my pants are on impressed with their attitude toward the peo­ Sheriff DeBoer started the Victims Services fire! Vote for me. I’m a liar!" ple who must live in the jail. They have Unit and often is involved with the victims of Most in Barry County sat by frustrated and respect for the inmates and treat them as fel­ crime and crises, and has more qualities than helpless as we watched a man of low charac­ just those of a law enforcer. In times of stress ter ravish and destroy the presidency with his and trauma you want experience and compas­ own vices and immorality. He may have got­ sion. ten away with it in Washington D.C., but not this difficult occupation and low human beings. They were obviously carefully selected and thoroughly trained. This is not an accident It here Bany County. We all believed then happens as a result of leadership and experi­ Back in the good old days, when the sher­ ence. While there I was introduced to the people iff rode into town with his six-guns ablazin', that Bill Clinton was lying, and we were right he rescued the folks from the bad guys by And we believe now that DeBoer is lying who are teachers in the jail education pro­ blastin' cm into oblivion. Today we see the too. President Clinton was too big and power­ gram. They assured me that the cooperation rest of the showdown. The "bad guys" don't ful for us to stop, but Steve DeBoer is not! He and support of Steve DeBoer is vital to the disaooear. is accountable to "we foe people!" And on Aug. 3, I'm convinced that "we foe people" success of their work. A few weeks ago, 42 But they have to get out of jail some day. former inmates graduated in a ceremony in and we have a chance to help them to adjust will cry out with one loud voice: "No more their honor for getting high school equivalen­ their lives and become accountable for their lying! No more drunk driving! No more cy or GED diplomas. DeBoer was there, and behavior. The victims are vulnerable and need DeBoer! No more double standards!" he knew many of the proud relatives who to be protected and assisted. attended. Along with their diplomas it was So let's get to where foe rubber "and foe These things go beyond a simplistic read­ obvious that they had also gained more self­ ing of a job description. Anybody can com­ respect and were on their way to becoming plain about not getting enough pay, or not get­ respected citizens. In many other counties ting promoted, or not getting a new car to they would have left their cells as more of a drive. We need to re-elect Sheriff DeBoer, threat to themselves and society. who has proven his ability to build, and not The Bany County Unified Trial Court sys­ tem and its Drag Court are models for the State crucified in the press. Fm sure that I am not tifne9 To me. DeBoer seemed to become con­ fused. of DeBoer gives a projected completion date in unethical. Probation, and Mental Agency. Health, Friend of Abuse, Tom Wilkinson. Hastings the Court. "Was Sheriff DeBoer drunk?" And then Hl answer my own question with all the country elocution of a Barry County farmer "ttip! I think that good old boy was in dire need of a designated driver!" But if you're still not convinced, don’t take my word for ft. Watch the videotape and down. Independence Substance Family get drawn into the temptation to tear dungs mailbox" meets foe road and ask foe question: decide for youreelf. Then come to the polls Aug. 3 and vole no more DeBoer. Skip Coryell, Fire Hastings Dar Leaf would make committed Christian sheriff Barbara Lyons. reason, will we all be judged as "drinking and Rutland Township driving’? To the editor: Best man already has sheriffs job might be a good thing. Citizens, Christian and non-Christian. factory workers and farmers, teachers and office of Assyria Leaf also has worked with young people Township and Barry County, and many of the throughout Barry County in many programs. workers, political shenanigans that have come to be It is interesting that he was doing a fine job in retirees. Republicans, independents and pos­ commonplace in Hastings have disturbed me. this area until ne decided to ran against the sibly even a Democrat or two decided that the The race for sheriff truly concerns me. The current administration. Was his demotion a problems in our sheriff ’s office needed to be "payback"? fixed. We wanted the integrity of a David I After talking to the sheriff. 1 also found out am a lifelong resident state of the leadership of that office is business owners, workers and To the editor: on opponent Deputy Dar Leaf’s pamphlet. appalling! A recent letter to the Banner said Leaf also has received the hard to get Before voting in the Aug. 3 primary elec­ This in itself stood out to me as someone who that our sheriff’s department is not “Andy and "Right to Life" endorsement. That alone We asked Dar Leaf to restore integrity to tion fot sheriff, please consider and check out could be trusted and was sincere in his word. Barney." I agree. The fact that our sheriff can would get my voce. That same "Right to Life” that office and to make us proud of the Barry County Sheriff again. all qualifications and experience of each can­ didate. Wood back. At the end of our conversation, I told him, wreck county property and leave the scene of ideal has led to Deputy Leaf’s commitment to ’After talking with you. I would really feel an accident after consuming alcohol is more the freedom of the citizens of Barry County to like "Boss Hog." protect themselves. This belief has cost him man not given to tooting his own horn. He thought about it, discussed it with his family 1 am positive that you will come to the bad if you were not re-elected. His response same conclusion that I did — Sheriff Steve to me was. "Whatever happens. Joe, I feel 1 DeBoer is by far the most qualified and expe­ have made a friend for life." Deputy leaf is not a politician. He is a good I am old enough to remember David Wood, because of the opposing views of our sheriff. a sheriff who had integrity. He held himself Unlike our sheriff, he is a conservative and I am sure, prayed about it. He finally As a member of the Rutland Township and his office to a high moral standard that Republican, not a Democrat running with an decided to help us. As the readers of this let­ After hearing and reading several rumors Board, I serve the residents of the township. seems to be lacking in our current administra­ “R" after his name. Dar Leaf is not a "galva­ ter and the last issues of foe Banner know, this over the last couple of months, I went out and By endorsing DeBoer I most definitely feel talked to DeBoer at his home on several tion. We have two fine men as challengers for nized" Republican! that I am doing what 1 think is best for issues that concerned me. I figured, what bet­ Rutland Township and the residents of Barry that office. Both. I believe, have the integrity should hold his office and personal life to a ter way to get my questions answered than to County. Rutland Township has a very good of a Both are committed higher standard that he expects of the average We do indeed have two good men as chal­ talk to him in person? relationship with the sheriff and his depart­ Christians and have connections to the sher­ citizen. I also believe that if people call them­ lengers running for sheriff. The scary thing is ment. I know now that I want to keep that iff’s office. There are, however, differences selves Christians they should hold their office that all of the Barry County citizens who are rienced candidate. I did not know DeBoer very well and there­ fore had not really given him a fair chance to relationship intact David Wood. I believe that an elected officeholder decision has cost him financially and in his career. Doing the right thing is not always the easy thing. in commitment and experience. and themselves to a still yet higher standard. fed up with the antics of our chief law explain his thinking on the issues. I certainly I now realize what a loss Barry County Dar Leaf is an experienced "active duty David Wood did that and Leaf does it now enforcement officer will split their vote and did not expect to walk away from our meet­ would face if Sheriff DeBoer were not re­ the incumbent may win again. That will leave us back where we started. officer.’ not a "crowd control" or ’parade" and will in the future. He has proven that to ings like I had known the man for years, but I elected. Let’s not vote for a change just for officer. He has worked for many years as a me. He is not a preacher, though he could be... did. He answered all my questions to my sat­ the sake of change. The best man is already in "street cop," putting himself in harm’s way to He is a man who lives his faith as a protector isfaction and was sincere, never once saying a office at this time. Let’s keep him there. protect the citizens of Barry County. He has of the innocent and law-abiding citizen. committed his life to serving us. Some complain Leaf has no managerial ty's churches and coffee shops, 1 know why James D. Miller, experience. If management experience gives Dar Leaf is running for Barry County Sheriff. Nashville us what we have now. I think no experience It is because bad word or making a subjective remark Joe Lyons, about the other candidates. He was gracious Rutland Township even though he knew my name had appeared Contrary to stories circulated in our coun­ a group of Barry County Please join me in voting for integrity and experience. Join me and hundreds of ocher Barry County citizens and elect Dar Leaf. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. Jufy 22. 2004 - Page 15 WHEN PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER IT’S CALLED TEAMWORK. WHEN COUNTIES, TOWNSHIPS AND CITIES WORK TOGETHER IT’S CALLED A MIRACLE. Government costs money. Michigan’s 1,800+ units of government often spend The organizations identified here believe that how that money wrangling about land use planning as if the world stopped at their we use our land is critical to the future of Michigan. borders. We can only build a great state together. Sharing plans and widening Together they agree that uninformed and outdated the vision to encompass regions rather than small patches of turf makes sense land use policies threaten our landscapes, our to the people and the businesses of Michigan. ability to create and keep jobs, and our great places— both urban and rural. It should make sense to Michigan’s leaders. Better ideas like joint planning commissions and smarter revenue sharing can help us address our common Last year, the bipartisan Michigan Land Use problems with cooperative efforts. The best policies will promote appropriate Leadership Council brought together these diverse voices. Together, they forged broad agreement on more growth, preserve our great places, and plan for a future than 100 recommendations to plan a stronger and for all of our citizens. more prosperous future for Michigan. Join them. mcsMO XV 6732 Michigan ' Land Use MICHIGAN CHAMBER COMMERCE a iniie.iltors.com www.michambei.com FMMBVKAU Leadership Council DETROIT BRANCH www mecprotects org www michiganfarmbmeau.com mmMM www.michiganlanduse org www rtetroitn.i.ic: �Pago 16 — Thursday. July 22. 2004 — The Hastings Banner STATE OF IBCHGAN STATE OF MKHGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-24026-DE Estate of IVA M. REK3LER Date of birth: 4/22/24 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The deceoent. Iva M Raigter, who Ived at 220 E. Colfax. Hastings. Michigan dted June 11. 2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that an atoms against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard W. Roigter, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. STE. 301. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 ano the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: June 29.2004 WINtam M. Doherty P41960 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 -RW>fir*r nrr*^ Kicnara w. Kergier 7221 Creekside Drive Lansing, Ml 48917 517/7190636 Estate of WILMA CAMPBELL Date of birth December 27. 1947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. WILMA CAMPBELL, who lived at 122 MILLS STREET. BARRY TOWNSHIP. Ml 49046. died December 18.2003. Creditors of the decedent are noMed that al dams against the estate wtl be forever twred unless presented to BRIAN CAMPBELL owned personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentatives. or to both the probate court al 206 Weal Court Street, Ste. 302. Heatings, Michigan 49058 and the named/propoood personal represen­ tative within 4 months after the date of pubicaKon of this notice. Date: 07/16/2004 KEMP KLEIN BARBARA P. ANDRUCCIOU P55080 201 W BIG BEAVER ROAD. STE 600 TROY. Ml 48084 (248) 528-1111 BRIAN CAMPBELL 300 FAIRWAYS LANE CHELSEA. Mi 48118 (7/22) ommjm STATE OF IBCHGAN PROBATE COURT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTOHS Decedent's Estate HtF NO. <H-DE WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARYDUTY. Estate of BURR R. GETMAN Date of Birth: May 2,1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. BURR R. GETMAN. who Ived at 16 U DRIVE. TOWN­ SHIP OF RUTLAND, MkMgwi dted May 27. 2004 Credbore of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wB bo forever barred untees presented to DAV© M. ALLEN, named per­ sonal repreeontativo or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49068 and foe namodforopoood personal repreeontativo within 4 norths after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: 7/1444 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 8. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (289)945-9585 DAVID M. ALLEN 121 S. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 (517)852-1795 wmww MORTGAGE SALE - Default hM been made in Wood Jr., a aingte mon, origmai mortgegcx(s). to AmofBrat Anandal Corporation. Mortgagee. doL*d Juno 27. 2001, end recorded on July 9, 2001 in instrument 1062752, and assigned by said by an aaaignmont dated Juno 27.2001 recorded on August 2, 2001 in instrument 1084088. In Berry county recorda. Michigan, on wNch mortgage there Seventy Tour And 53H00 Dotiora ($157.47433). inducting Intereat at 7.75% per annum. County Courthouse In HaMtega at 140 PM, on NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In foe matter of GERALD E HENNING and LOtS A. HENNING FAMLY TRUST. DATED SEPTEM­ BER 10. 1991 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. GER­ ALD E HENNING, who kvod at 12819 Btoo Lagoon. ShefoyWte. Michigan 49344 dted July 9, 200* isaMng a certain trust under foo nemo of GERALD E HENNING AND LOtS A HENMNG FAMLY TRUST. DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 1991. wherein the decedent was foe Senior and LYNN BIERMACHER was rwnod ae foe trueteo aervtr^ al the time of or as a result of foo deoodonlY daotit Creditors of foo decedent and of the truat are notified that al claims against the decedent or againet the trust wB bo forever boned unteaa pre­ sented to LYNN BIERMACHER. tiw named «DwUsiees si «joo r$avons nrcy. xaooieviso, within 4 months after foe date of pubtication ot Ha notice. Date July 15,2004 DAVDH.TRFP 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Mt 49058 289/945*9585 LYNN BIERMACHER 38B RAVENS WAY MWOLEVKLE. MICHIGAN 4S333 (200) 795-9505 --------(702) Township of Nottoe Of Mortgafgo Foreclosure Sate TMSHRMBADEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ PORT. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE the condMons of a mortgage made by Cherry Lake, adds Cherry Lynn Lake, a aingte woman, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, doted Juno 6. 2002. and recorded on Juno 14, 2002 to inotiumert 1082230, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at foe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Seven And 90/100 Dotes ($108,487.90). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ woo, nonce ■ nereuy given mar san mongage win bo torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at puMc vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on August 12.2004. Said premises ore situated in City of Hastings. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at foe Southwest comer of Lot 289 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof and running thence West 20 Rods tor a point of beginning: thence North 8 Rods; West 4 Rods; South 8 Rods and East 4 Rods to point of beginning. Berry County Records ino reoempuon penoo snas do o momns rrom foe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case foe redamption period shati be 30 days from tito date of ouch sate. Dated. Juty8,2004 For more informattoi FC C 248.593.1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc 30400 fetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtanigm 48025-5822 Rte FO1819QFO2 (7/8X7/29) Notice Of Mortgage ForaciOGure Sate THS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WEL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte arte may be rescinded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In (het event, your damagee. If any, ohatt bo &!*fted ootafy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, pkte IntoreoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee, doted October 22. 2001. and recorded on December 19, 2001 in instrument 1071887, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctekned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 31/100 Dollars ($93326.31), inducting interest at 7.5% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 FM, on August 12,2004. Said premises ore situated In City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Ammon Edon’s AddHton to the City, formerly Village of H <stings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plate on Pago 15. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, untees doterminod abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shati be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 8. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie #029001F01 Nottoe of Mortgage Foredooure Sate THS FORM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- WE OBTAM WEL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This arts may bo reodnd- MORTC5GE SALE - Dated! has been made in foe condtitons of a mortgage made by Maxwofl J. Erskine III and Gloria L Erskine, husband and wile, original mortgagors), to EquCredtt Corporation of ML Mortgagee, dated May 12.1998, and recorded on May 28, 1998 in tatorumort 1012511. in Bany County records, MkMgan. on which mortgage tears is ctekned to bo due al tee dels hereof tee sum ol Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Tour and 53/100 Dofiars ($90,874.53). indudtog Merest al 1035% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tee elek ite in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given teat said mortgage wB be torectooed by a sate of tea mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, al tee Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 pm.. on August 5,2004. _____ Said premises are situated In Township of Carton, Barry County, Mtategan. and are deecribod Commencing 492 loot West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Rango 8 Wool thence South 228 teeL foonoo Weal 225 tecL thence South 154 teeL thence Wee* to tee center ol Uttte Thomapple Rteor. thence Northerly along tee center of said river to tee Norte Section Ino of Section 21, teonoe East to point of beginning. The redomptirm period shal bo 12 morths from foo dote of such eteo. Dated: July i,2D0d For more information, ptehao cal: FC R 248393.1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys tor EquiCredit Corporation of Ml 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MkMgan 480253822 Rte S027B38FO1 •— Road Renewal Proposal Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mH tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 ot the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Orangeville Township be renewed at 1 1/2 mills on IMS m DMon m ttw BortMown CMtBT • UM —-RMfo UlEMIMBENtl-toll Join us for ibrec informative, free workshops. Learn about the natural resources found in our coaoty. Hear from experts on bow we preserve and protect the unique character of oar home as it coadnoes to grow and develop into a thri ring community. we explore bow the needs of Bany County to ensure growth enhances, doc decreaaes, our quality of life. Ttonraday, October 21,2004 Mhridoal aad as a community, and bow these tools are being used successfully in other areas. • FREE Workshops Everyone Welcome Refreshments Served Writ tht tut that iatfitt jaw ichtiolt! 2-4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall www.cedarereekinstitute org/nrat-htm or call (269) 721 -4190 Whether you are a political leader, community activist, landowner, homeowner, developer, real estate agent, or concerned citizen, you will want to attend these workshops. It truly, is “Food for Thought", as each of us works to “Save My Home. Barry County!" Thu pre/rcr ufimded through a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant. DUTY. FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott, P C. Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-5822 Rte MJ28492F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctooure Selo THS RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTWPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE KT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE METTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa eMo arey bo MORTGAGE SALE • DotauR has been nwte In tee condMcna of a mortgage made by Anthony J. WrighL a aingte mon. individual, original mortgagor(a). to Crooeland Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated December 20,1995, and fceroed on December 27,1996 in Uber 848 on P^o 23 in Bony county recorda, Michigan, on which mort­ gage teere ic ctekned to bo duo at tee date hereof tee sum of Sixty-One Thousand RRy-Four And 28H00 Dottara ($81,05438), indudtog Interest at 8% per annum. Under the power ot eate contained in said mort­ gage and the aMute in such case made and pro­ vided. noAce is hereby given teat aaid mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate of tee mortgaged premteoe. or some part of teem, at pubic vendue, al tee Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM. on August 12, 2004. Said premiasa are atiusted in Ctty of Haettnga, Barry County, Michigan, and are described m: Commencing at tee Northeast sunor of Section 35. Town 3 North. Rango 9 West; thence South 14 rods tor tee piece of beginning; thence South 35 rods; teonoe West 10 rods, thsnco North 36 rode, teonoe East 10 rode to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless doterminod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from tee date al such sate. Dated: JutyB, 2004 For more information, pteaee cati: FC D 248.593 1309 Robert A. Tkemain A tiaanoietea, PX. Is a MM “Food for Thought - Save My Home, Barry County” For morr btformuioo visit RMKME. HOTFY U» ATTNE MJMMR BELOW F YOU AKE at ACTWC MUTMIV Attorneys For Wstia Fsrgo Bank. NX. tAte Watia Farao Home Mortgage, Inc., suocssoor in interest to Crossland Mortgage Corporation igraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigon 48025-5822 Rte F028396F01 Wlwi io jm daak ante* Bany County ayecial and uniqae? Do yon ace grawdi aeepiag into Bany County as you drive through the cm The redamption period she* bo 12 montea from tea MORTGAGE SALE ■ 0Mu( hMk« Man nad> In tw Mrm and condBona ot a oatwn mowaga mada by Tkngla Wnbaaun. mi unmantad woman. Mortgagora. io Flrat Union National Bank at Datawara. MongagM. daiad ma 271> day of Juna. 2000 and raeordad In ma oBoa of ma Raggatar of Daada. tor Tha County ol Bany and Ma of MkMgan. on ma 1 am day ol July. 2000 h mamjmant No. 104B7B1 ol Bany County ReoonM. aaid Mortgaga having baan aaalgnad Io Momanam Sbaat Fundng LLC. aaid aaalgnmara dalad ma 20m day of Agrt. 2004 and aubnMad lor tatnMig Mm ma Bany County Raootda. on aNdi mortgaga mara la ciatmad Io ba dua. at ma daw al Ma noBoa, ma aum ol Eighty Savan Thru 1111 Threa HwMad Savaray Rva » TBriOO (BB73717B), and no auk or pn»aadkigMlHrorlnaqu*yhavhgbaanlnaaha. ad Io lacMr ma data aaowad by Mid mortgage or any part maraol. Now. marafom. by rtrlua ol tie power of tab oonMnad h aaid mortgage, and pirn want 10 Mamie of Bia SMa of MoNgan to auch caae made and provided, nodoa la hereby gtrwn mat on ma sm day at AuguaL 2004 at 100 oktar Pjtv Local Time, aaid mortgage wB be loradtoaad by a aala a put* aucBon. 10 m, N^taai Uddw. at me Bany County Courtoouae In HaaBrga. (tut bang me buadkig where ma Ckort Court lor tw County ol Bany la held), cl me prandeae daeobad In aaid mortgage, or ao much maretf aa may be nirmary tepeymeamorrtdue.ee Mnriitiit on •ad mortgaga. MS) kaaraa twmon a 11S700K par annum art at ‘agb ooaaa. charge*, and aepanaaa. mckrtng ma aBomay baa ataaed by bw, and abo any aum or awna Much may be paid by ma undaralpiad. naeaaaary to protect Ba kaaraa m me premtsos- wntcn san promise.* sro asscrtood a8totiows:Alfoctcortsinpteosorporosiofisnda»uated in fos City at Hastings, County of Bany. Sltite of Mtotegan, ml described as totiows, to wk: Lot 8, Stock 11. KJ. Kennett's Addtiton to ths Cfe tormorty WtaQs, ae recoHed in Uber 1 of Ptels. Pegs 9. Bony County Records. During foo six (8) moafoe Immodtatoly totiowtag foo sate, foe property may bo redeornod, except that in foe event that foe proper­ ty is dsterminod to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 80032<ta. mo property may be redosmod during 30 dc/s immottiatefy totiowtag foo sate. Dated: 7/8/D4 Monument Street Fundtag LLC Mortgagee FABRIZK) A BROOK. P.C. Jontthon L Engmon (P56364) Attorney tor Monument Stiuot Fundtag LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Butte 1470 Ttoy. Mi 48084 248-382-2800 49068 ASAP599897 748. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29 Trott & Trott, P.C. ($1.50 pu $1,000 of taxable value) tor the period of 2005 through 2006 inclusive tor road construction, upgrading, and maintenance, shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said propose, thereby rais­ ing in the first year an estimated $144. 653. Orangeville Township has no other township extra­ voted miltage. Darlene Harper- Orangeville Township Clerk AaADE>TCOLLKTCn.WEAM«nB»TMQTOCOUECTAOEBTANDAKVBM>MMTOH OBTNNB) W*x M UMD RM THAT u MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made in the condMono of a mortgage made by fOMBERLY NIXON A MARRIED WOMAN aks KIMBERLY LYNN NIXON to MORTGAGE ELECIRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, MC. SOLELY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER. LENDER IS CTX MORT­ GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated September 26.2003, and recorded on September 30.2003. as Instrumsnt No. 1114536 Berry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tee date hereof the sum of one hundred nineteen thousand one hundred seventy three and 58/100 DoUrs ($119,173.58), inducting intereat al 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and ttw statute in such case made and provkted. notice is hereby gNan foal add mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 140 p.m. on August 12. 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County, Michigan and are deecribod as: Land situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry. State of Michigan, deecribod aa toiows: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, deecribod as: Beginning at foe South 1/4 comer of sted section; thence North 00*37DT East. 331.50 toot dong fos West tins of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 89*39’05* East. 658.83 feet; thence South 00*27-49* West 331.49; thence South 89’3946* Wook 667.72 test along foo South Ino of sted Southeast 1/4 to the piece of beginning. Tax Parcel Number: 08-02-014-450-20. The redemption period shafi be 12 months from fos date of such sate Dated: July 8, 2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease call: (248) 540-7701 (7/29) TH8 HRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTHG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATKM 08TAti«> W«X BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOBE. TAYLOR/250051078 MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt having boon made in the terms and <juj Stiltons of a certain mortgage made by Donate D. Taytor and Betty J. Ibytor, rvusosna snc rnrne, or rvssungs. wwcnigan (Mortgagor*) io Houaahold Fkianca CorporaBon BL (Mongagooj a uomware uorponnon oomi seay 2000 and recorded in foo office of foe Regtoter of Deeds tor the County at Barry. Slate of MkHgan. on Moy 31,2000 In Document Number 1044094. Bany County Records on which mortgage there is ctekned to bo duo at foo date d fois nottoe foo «an of $159,746.17 inducting interest al foe rate of 10327% per annum together wtth any ackRtonai sum or sums sftich may bo pete by foo undorelgnod as provided tor in sate mortgage, and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity having been insttlutod to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of foo power of sate contained In eatt mortgage, and foo statute of the State of Michigan In ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice le hereby given font on foo 19fo day d August. 2004 at 1 DO o’dock p.m., the undsndgnod wB: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan torectoee said mortgage by ooflng al pub­ ic auction to foo highest bidder, foo premtooo deecribod in said mortgage, or co much thereof as may bo nocoooary to pay foo amounts due on said mortgage, and al tegei coots, chargee and eaponoas, inducting the attorneys fees otiowed by lew, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by foo undersignod, necessary to protect Ns Interest In foe premises. Which said premises are deecribod as totiows: Land situated In foo Township of Cartton. County of Bany. State of Michigan, and to described as fol­ lows: The northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Sodton 29. Town 4 north, range 8 west. Tax ID f 08D4429O25<MXM» Commonly known as: 3910 N M-43 Highway The redemption period shati bo six months from foo date of ouch sate untees foo property to doter­ minod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case foo redemption period shati bo thirty days from foe date of ouch sate. DATED: July 9. 2004 Mortgagee ___ _ Household Finance Corporation III Richard L McDonnoN (P38788) Attorney tor Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfiett Htos. Michigan 48304-5051 (248)540-7500 Pub: 7/15 - U/12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 2004 - P^a 17 LEGAL NOTICES 5? Regular meeting called to Order at 730 p.m. Ro# Cal: AS Board members and 6 guests prose Pledge ofABegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor 804 Approved Deportment reports. Motion carried to appoint J. Cratsorburg aa Rooo Ktotion carried to design els tire lanes at Dotton K Approved July bBs. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Rospocttufly Submined, Richard Barnum, Supervisor imGicyMMmiflrmRffiiniiiRraaip Defautt has boon made in too oondMcns of a cartafri mortgaga executed on July 27, 1998, by Raymond F. Motto, a single mon, ae Mortgagor, to Msinstreot Sevings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage woe recorded In too ofltoe of the Register of Doede tor Berry County, Michigan on August 7. 1998 as Document No. 1018251 (toe "Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to oe an inosoreaness, as osanoo oy ore nongage, duo end unpaid In too amount of Sixty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Ono and 54/IX Dotiars ($88,531.54). aa of too dato of toic notice, mouomg pnnapai era irnerew, ana ome> coal? securod by the Mortgage, no suit or procoodtog al low or In equity having been instituted to recover ths debt, or any port of too debt, secured by the Mortgaga, end toe power of sale in too Mortgage having become operative by reason of toe doteutt. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 29, 2004. at 100 o-ctoca in toe aftemoG.-., at too Courthouse, 220 Wool Stalo Street, Heatings. Mtohigaatoat being toe piaoo of hoidtog too Circuii Court tor toe County of Barry, there wB bo offered tor eaie and aoid to toe highest bidder, al pubtic sale, tor too purpose al satisfying too unpaid amount of too indebtedness duo on too Mortgqp, together with legal cools and expanose of sole, corWn property locaM In Bany County, MkMgan. oescnooo m mo Mortgage as rooows. THE NORTH 1/ 2 OF LOT 58 AND THE N0RTH1/2 OF LOT 57 OF HARDENDORFF ADDI­ TION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY WLAGE OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 929 N. Church St, Hastings, Mtohigan. Thailength ol too redemption period wB be six (8) months from the dale of the saio, unless doterminod abandoned in accordance wlto MCLA 6X3241 a. in which case too redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from too dale of ouch sole. Dated: July 1,2004 Mafrwtreot Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L Purkoy. Esq. Mflter, Cw*-«, Paddock and Stone, PLC. 444 WMt MkMgan Avenue Katemazoo. Ml 48007 (7/22) THB RRSIIB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OOTAMED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR- the conations ol a mortgage made by Edmund P. Fsttnsr. a married man, md Ranee Fsttnsr, his wile, doted November 23, 1999, and recorded on December 2. 19»Jn Document No. 1038830, Berry County Records, Mtohigarvand soeigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded October 30, 2001 in Document No. 1068943, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned Io Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded October 30,2001 In Document No. 1088943, Bony uoursy iieooros, MKngan, on wrwen sato mongage K cMmad Io b* du*. ■ *w dato ol He noace, *to eurn of Mnety-IWo Tboueand Nkw Hundred Thirteen end sen00 (W2.913.M) Ddera. Mudkrg MereetM BB60% per amen. Under th* power of ecto contatnad In eaid mort­ gage end Pre eteaae In euch caaa made end proUded, nodoe le hereby gtoen dial eeid mortgage wa; be loradoaed by a eato d die mortgaged pramtoee. or come pan d dam. d iuoac widu*. at dw Barry County Counhoua* In Haattnga. Michigan on Thuraday, Auguet 19.2004, at 1M p.m. Baid premlaaa are —natort m the TowneNp d Johnetown. County d Bany and State d Motogan and an deecribod as: Hto Number 080060968 COMMENCING AT A PO94T M THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD WHICH LIES 1046.4 FEET SOUTH AND 2130 FEET EAST OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 46 MMUTtS WEST 18332 FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HICK­ ORY ROAD FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGMNWG; THENCE NORTH 709.1 FEET; THENCE WEST 175 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78432 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD, THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 46 MBF UTES EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRBED BY A SURVEY WITH A DIFFERENT BEARING BASIS A8 FOLLOWS; PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 1046.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 21X30 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 07 MMUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 16332 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE PONT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREE 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 709.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 175.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 78432 FEET TO SAID CENTERLINE OF HICKO­ RY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 4C SECONDS EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGNNMG. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE SOUTHER­ LY PORTION OF SAID PARCEL AS USED FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ON HICKORY ROAD. The redemption period shati bo twelve (12) months from too dote of euch saio. untew deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a.Li which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from too date of such sale. Dated: July 8,2004 Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. nA/a Green True Servicing. LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Katih A. Sotiroff, Esq. SOT1RCFF A ABRAMCZYK. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (8/12) STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT-FAMLY OfWSON RLE NO. 2004-23M6-OE Estate of James P. Spencer. Deceased Dato of birth: 03/03/1947 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James P. Spencer, who Rvod al 607 East Bristol Road. Dotton, Mtohigan Oed 12/17/2003. Creators of too deosdsnt co notified that ati claims againot the estate wB be lorevor twrad untees presented to Deen A. Spencer, nsmod per sonai reproaantaevo or proposed personal repmsontativoc, or to both the probate court at 206 Wwt Court Street. Hastings. Michigan and tos namo(M9ropoe»d personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ot this notice. Date: 07/14^004 Mtahasi J. McPNBpi P33715 121WeetAypte Street. Suite 101 Hastings, Mtohigan (289)946-3512 Dean A. Spencer 9704 htite Road NW. Apartment 30 Grand Rapids, Mtohigan 49544 (616) 647-3435 oqumk (7/22) PUBLICATION OF NOTKE OF HEARWG RLE NO. 2004-24045-NC In the matter of Mcote Kinaoy Doozan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS induOng: whose eddrees(es) are unknown and whoao Inter­ est «n toe matter may ba barred or affected by toe folowing: TAKE NOTICE . A hearing wB be held on August 5,2004 to 330 pjn. at 206 W. Court Si. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 betore/Judgo Stephanie Fekkas lor the iolowing purpoae: ON THE PETITION OF CHANGE OF NAI4E OF: Nicute Kinsey Doozan to Nioote Elana Dovzan Date: 7-13-04 Ntooie Doozan 1151 Vtoteyview Dr. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-2744 Notice Of MnOgsgs Forectoaure late TM8RRMMADEBTCOLLECTORATTBMPT»4G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY tiBORMATlON WE OBTAM WtiX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BCLOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THM RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAB W8X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. B YOU AM ON ACTIVE MXJTARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROWDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean rade in the terms and conations of a Mortgage bearing interest at 10.000% per annum made by Chris Taylor and Robin Taylor, husband and wife. Mortgagor, to Hammon Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, on November 15,2002 and recorded in the Office of the Regtetor of Deeds kx toe County of Bany, Slate of Michigan, on December 17,2002 In Document No. 1093832 of Mortgagee, and subse­ quently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage toore Is due, as of toe dato of tote Notice, too total sum of $67,963.87. plus interest Undsr too power of sate contained m sted Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given toat on August 5. 2004, at 130 p.m. local time, said Mortgage shati be foreclosed to sate to pubic auction to toe high­ est bidder at toe Barry County Courthouse. County ol Barry, State of Mtohigan, (toat being one of toe places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premisos deecribod in said Mortgage, or some partoftosm. The premises described in said Mortgage is located in too Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, state of MtoNgan md tegatiy described as: A parooi of tend in too Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Rango 10 West described as: Commencing t toe Northl/4 of said Section 22; thence East 748.4 teat; thence South 41 degrees 06 minutes Eato 61034 teat to the beginning; thence South 41 degrees 05 minutes East 220 taet, thence ,Souto,57 degrees 25 minutes West 200 loot; thence North 41 degrees 06 minutes West 220 lest; thonce North 57 degrees 25 minutes Eato 200 lest to tie beginning. 9301 FWtbeiner Road Tax Idontoteation No. 06-014-022-013-00. The redemption period shal be obt (6) months from too dale ol too sate; unless doterminod aban­ doned In aocordanco wkh MCLA 8003241a. in which case too redemption period shati ba thirty (30) days from the date ot ouch sale. Doled: Juno 23,2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW, P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1996 N. Cedar, Suite 4 Hoti, Ml 48842 (517)899-4629 (7/22) WE OBTABf WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IBUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may bo readndad by the foraciooing mortgagee. In Biato«onLyourdaHiaB08.tfany;aliolboModaoloiytoffieralumoftoobidamountten- dercJ st aaia, piue Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has been made to toe condMons of a mortgage made by Tyrone S. Soimoe and Bten M. Sofrnoa, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, inc.. Mortgegeo. dated November 29.2000, and recorded on December 18.2000 in Inotromont 1052986, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due to the dais hereof too sum ol Ono Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred Bghty-Oght And 09/100 Dolars (3108,788.09), tnduOng interest to 735% per annum. Under ths power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ dded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged prsmiootr, or soma part of them, to pubic vendue, to toe Bany County Courtoouoo in Hastings to 130 PM, on August 26,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 ol Section 27. Town 2 Nortn, Range 10 West. Orangevtee Tovmehip, Bwry County, Mtohigan, more particularly deecribod as knows, DogvYwig at me intersection or tne ooum boundary Ine of Sever Road and the Eato line of too Weat 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of seid Section; thence West along toe South line of Sever Rood, a distance of 270 feet; thonce South peratiel to seid East me of toe West 1/2 of tos Sotuhsast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 322 2^ foot; thence EaMparaleitotoeSouthlneofBovorRoad,adtotanco of 270 foot to the said East ine of toe West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 ol said Section; thence North along said East Ino, a distance of 322 2^3 feet to too place of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption period shati be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteas determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such solo. Doted: July 22. 2004 For more information, please call: FC C 248.5931301 Troti 8 Trott. P C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4029819F01 (7/22)(8/12) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conations ol a mortgage made by Jerry L I unrated, a aingte person, original mortgagors), to Wsls Fargo Homo Mortgaga. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 24,2003, and recorded on July 31,2003 in instrument 1109839. In Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to be duo to the date hereof too sum of Ono Huncfred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine And 36H00 Dolars (S1G8.559.36), toduOng interest to 5.75% par annum. Under too power of sate contained In aaid mort­ gage and the statute in euch caaa made and provxjea. notice is nereoy grvon mat san mongags ww bo torectooed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, to pubic vendue, to the Bony County Courthouse in Hostings to 130 PM, on August 19. 2004. Said promises are ste toted in Township of Hops, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: That part of too Northeast 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 Weal described as: Commencing at too East 1/4 comer of said Section; toonca South 75 ds gross 08 minutes West 88231 teat; toanos South 30 degress 30 minutes East 143.18 test to tos angle point on tos Easterly line of Meisanbach Drive (68 teat wide), Msisanbach Brothers Plat, as recordsu in Uber 4 of Plate, Page 50, said point also being foo place of beginning of this description, thonce North 34 degree® 30 minute* Weat 1934 teat along toe Easterty me of etod Food; toence North 82 degrees 51 minuteo 22 second® East 230.00 teat; thence South 08 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds West 214.66 teat; thence Souto82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 2303oNeet; toonca North 12 degrees 30 minutes East 20130 teat along toe Easterly Ins of said road to ths piaoo of beginning. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from toe date of such sate, untees determined abandoned >n accordarcs with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shati be 30 days from too date of such aote. Dated: July 15,2004 For more intormtoton, ptoese cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott*Trott, P.C. Attorneys For WsSs Faroo Bank, NA MVS Wetis rargo noms Mortgage, me. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fam*. Mtohigan 48025-5822 F1OS018513FO2 wwim TMB RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. any BraMumoN OBTABCD WBX BE UKD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEA8E CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has bean mads in too conations of a mortgaga made by David E. Ratoertord and Janet Rotherford, husband and wtie, to Hamilton Mortgaga Company,, mortgagee, dated October 15, 2002 and recorded October 24,2002 in Instojmant Number 1090097, Bany County Records. Said mortgage Is now held by Naw Century Home Equity Loan Trost Series 2003-2 Asset Backed Pass­ through Certificate by assignment submtited to and recorded by toe Barry County Register of Deed®. There is ctekned to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/100 Dotiar® ($129,412.61) InduOng Interest at toe rate of 6.75% per annum. Under toe power of safe contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes ot too State of Mtohigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage W be torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or ooms part of them, at pubic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Mtohigan at 130 pJn. on August 26,2004. Ths premises are located in ths Township of PrairiovWo. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning al a point on toe East and West 1/4 Ins of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West which lies South 89 degress 52 minutes 45 socond* E—f JMI from toe WMt l/4 poet of said section; thsnoe continuing South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East along said East and Weat 1/4 Ine 29530 teat; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutss 15 seconds West 33230 test; thence North 89 degress 52 minutes 45 seconds West 295.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 15 seconds East 33230 teat to toe piaoe of begin­ ning subject to easement over the North 33.00 feet for public highway purposes. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless the property la deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 9600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period than be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys toe properly and there la a sfrnutianeous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ age®, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sate. Dated: July 22. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2003-2 Asset Backed Pass-through Certificate . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FBe No. 222.0019 <^3^ Mottos Of Mortgags Forectoaure Sate TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKN WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU APE IN ACTIVE frttLTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa eato may bo MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bean mads in the conations of a mortgage made by WBtem J. Alan, a married man and Linda F. Alan, his wife, original mortgagors), to Investaid Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgager, dated July 21, 1999. and recorded on July 28,1999 in instrument 1033094, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as aategnu by an assignment dated March 8, 2002 recorded on Au0u* % a*0? to.?*?1"*"1 CcMTfcf Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimsd to ba dua at toe date hereof too sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Ona Hundred Sixty And 28/100 Ddars (388,18038), induOng interest at 1139% per annum. Under the power of sate containsd in said mort­ gage and ths statute In such earn mads and pro­ vided, notice is haraty glvan toat said mortgage wE be torectooed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of toom, at pubic vanduo, at ths Barry County Courthouse in Hostings at 130 PM, on August 26, 2004. Said premteos are situated in City of Heatings, Barry County, McNgan. and are deecribod as: Lot 103 d toe Plot of Hastings Haights. accorOng to toe recorded ptet thereof Ateo commencing al too Northeast coms' of said Lot 103; thence North 88 degrees X minutes East X teat; toanos South 1 degree West IX test: toonoo North 88 degrees X minutes West X fool; thence North 1 degree East IX teat to too pteoo of bogtoning, being a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 8 West Ateo. beginning at toe Soutowost comer of Lot 4 of too Ptetof North Ridge Estates No. 1. accorOng to the recorded plat thereof, toonca North M dogroee X minutes X seconds West on foo exten­ sion of the South ino of said plat X30 teat to foo East Ino of an aloy vacated on October 24,1966; foanca North 01 degree X minutes X seconds East (measured as North 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds East) along sted East Ine 1X3 foot: foonoo South 88 dogroes X minutes X seconds East X X feel to the West mo ofsted plat; thonce South 01 degree X minutes 27 seconds West story said West mo 130.X test to foo piece of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from foe dele of such sals, unless doterminod aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8X.324ia, to which case the redemption period shal ba X days from too date of such sate. Doted: July 22,2X4 For more Information, ptoase cal: FC X 248.583.1302 Trott* Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 304X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Rte 9003664F03 Nottoe Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THS RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBET- MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAM WEX BE US’D FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto eate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti has bean matte to the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian De La Gandara and Juke A De La Gandara, husband arel wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Doctionic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on November 29, 2X1 to instrument 1070457, to Barry county rerwds, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyThree And 18/IX Dolars (S1X.963.18). induOng interest al 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate containsd to said mort­ gaga and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby glvan that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premteee. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM. on August X, 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Orangeville, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 2 Nonh, Range 10 West, commencing at the West 1/4 comer ot the said sec­ tion; thence North X degrees X minutes East on foe East and West 1/4 Ine 466.18 feet; fosnoe South 1 degree 58 minutes 44 seconds East paraF tei to foe East Ina of foe West 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4,198.12 feet; thonce North 90 degrees X min­ * utes East X X foot to toe point of beginning of tote description; thence South 7 degrees 51 minutes 51 seconds West 290.X feet; thence South 0 degrees X minutes East 1X.X feet; thsnoe South 12 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 67.52 feet; thence North X degrees X minutes East 235.92 test; thence North 1 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West 453.71 feet; thence South X degrees X min­ utes West 170.13 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement tor ingress and egress by others over a 66 toot wide strip of land described as : beginning at the West 1/4 comer of said section; thence South 01 degree 57 mmutos 38 seconds East on tr>e West section hne 551.91 test; thence North X degrees X minutes East parallel to the East and Weet 1/4 Ine 219.W feet; thence South 86 degrees 34 minutes X sec­ onds East 241 73 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes X seconds East X5.92 feet; thence North 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West 66 00 feet, thence North 90 degrees X minutes X seconds West 2X.X feet; thence North 65 degrees 34 min­ utes X seconds Weet 241.78 feet; thsnoe North X degrees X minutes X seconds West 1/4 tone; thence North X degrees X minutes X seconds Weal on aaid 1/4 ine M.04 test to the place of begtontog. Barry County Records The redemption period Shan be 6 months from ths date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 8X.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 22. 2004 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe 4002189F02 (7/22)(8/!2) STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTKE TO CREDfTORS DecedentY Estate RLE NO. 2004-24021-DE Estate o»' Kathryn M Pitt Date of birth: Deorxnber 11.1925 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Kathryn M. Ptt. whe Ived at 1731 Mwitou Lww. MtodtevBa, Mkftgan. dted March 13.2004. Creator® of toe decedent are noOted foal ati cteima agotoat foe estate wB be forever tamed untees presented to Dorofoy A. Schesf. nemed per­ sonal repreaantetive or proposed pereonai rapresentatives. or to both the probate court at 2X West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan and toe namedforopoeed personal representative wMhto 4 monfoa after foo date of pubication of tote notice. Fk^dngor A Plachta. P.C. Donald E. Dube P47746 124 E. Futton. Suite 1X Grand Rapida, Mchigan 49603 (616)458-3994 Dorothy A Schaaf 2470 Byron Center Ave. Wyoming, Mktvgan 495X (616) 5383713 ommm (7/22) MORTGAGE SALE - DateOl has been mate to the oondtifona of a certain mortgage mads by: JB 8. Fox. a stogie person to Terra Funding, Inc., A Colorado Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1998 and recorded March 31. 1998 to Document No. 1009X1 Bany County Records, MkMgm Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to Wsls Fergo Bank. NA, la Weis Fargo Bank Mtonesota. National Aaaodation, as Trustee for Southern Pacific Secured Aaaate Corporation. Colsterakzed Aseet-Backad Notes Trust. Series 1996-H1. by assignment dated March 23, 2X4 and received by and recorded to Bany County Records on Aprt 21.2004, on which mort­ gage there is ctekned to be due at foe date hereof the sum al Flfty-Rve Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dotiars and Ninety-Two Cents ($55,493.92) induOng interest 13.34% per annum. Under tos power of sate conteined to said mort­ gage and toe statute to euch caaa made and provkfod. notice is hereby given teat said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premteee, or soma part of foam, al pubic venue, at toe Bany tounty Courthouse to Hastings, Mtohigan at 130PM. on Thursday, July 29.2004. Said premieeaare attested to Twwwhjp ot Barry, Bany County, Mtohigan, and are described as: The South 1/4 of th. Southeast 1/4 of foe Southeast 1/4 ot Section 28, Town 1 Norfo. Rw^e 9 Wool also that part of the South 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4 of foo Southwest 1/4 al Section 27, lying Westerly of the Center of Highway (Brookiodge Road), m tw Townshfo Barry, County ot Barry, State of Michigan. Commonly known as 149X Brooktodgo Road. Htokory Comers Ml 490X The redemption period shal bo 12 months from too date of such sate, untees doterminod aban­ doned to aooordanoe with 1948CL 6X32410. to which caaa too redemption period shal bo X days from the date ol such sate. Dated: June 18, Wsls Fargo Banrs NA. fka WMto Fargo Bw* Mtoneaota. Netionoi Asaoctetion, as Trustee tor Southern Pacific Secured Assets Corporation. Colateraitzod Asoot-Bachad Notes Trust. Serios 1996441, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteelivo & Associates, P.C. X1X Daqutodre Rd. Ste 810 Steritog Heights. Mt 48310 ■ (586) 303-30X Our Rte No: 04-222X Pub: 6/24 - 7/22 NOTKE TO THE RCMOetTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Berry County Planning Commission wB conduct a pubic hearing tor too tolowmg Special Uss Parrotts: Tttbted Caaa Number SP-11-2004 David A fJtaaboth WtentewekL Location: 12236 Cobb Rd, to Section 14 of EionyTtepPurpoee: Requesting a spacial use permit tor a home occupation (printing service), to foo AR zon­ ing Ostrict Caaa Number 8P-1W004 Dsrrtc Bead. Location: 2089 Lawrence Rd., to Section 10 of Baltimore Twp. Purpoae: Requesting a special use permit tor a homo occupation (contracting) in the AR zoning district. Number Caaa BP-14-2004 Conotance Anderson (owner), Merty Stemtar (optics nt). Location: 5641 Mspie Grove Rd., to Section 18 of Mspte&oveTWp. Purpoee: Requesting a spacial uss perrntt tor temporary suppismental tamtty housing to fos A ^Caeo^wnber SP-15-2004 Craig A Mtkte Simpson. Location: 646 Twin Lake Dr., to Section 5 of Hastings Twp Purpoae: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (auto repair). In the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: July 20, 2004. ■DME: 7:00 pun. PLACE: Community Room to the Courts A Law Bunding at 2X Wes? Court St. Hastings, Mtohigan. Site inspection al fos above described properties wB be compteted by ths Planning Commission members before the day of ths hearing. Interested persons desiring Io present their views upon an appeal either verbally or to writing wB be given foe opportunity to be heard at^toe above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (280) 948-4820 The special use app*cation(s) ia/are avwtabte tor public toapection al foe Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street Haattnga, Mtohigan 49068 during foe hours of 8 Am. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pteaae cal the Planning Ofltoe at (269) 946­ 12X tor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor toe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice Io the County of Barry Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or. calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West Stele Street. Hastings, Ml 49058, (269) 945-1264 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk ommmi �Page IS — Thursday. July 22.2004 - Ths Hastings Barer COURT NEWS Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL.. . The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 T— - Delton about a toward quarter mile from the jail. He said in court that it was a mistake and be was walking slowly so that the deputies could catch up with him. The — maximum penalty for this charge is • Jeremiah Kalamazoo, queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $150 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 3 PIECE SECTIONAL, twin bed, dresser with 6 drawers, dresser with 3 drawers/mirror, 3 bikes, coffee table, 2 end tables. (269)945-9190 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chain, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 Rd. Thursday A Friday, July 22nd A July z3rd, 9am-5pm. *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K. very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, SSbsSkw 523,000 to $13/hr. + benefits’ All shifts! Entry level! Paid training! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. OCTOBER 6TH, 1912 JULY 28TH, 197E Sadly missed by wife Donna, Son Bill A family. Daughter Linda Cobb. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: SUNDAY, JULY 25TH- RAIN OR SHINE! 400 EXHIBITORS. MOST INSIDE OR UNDER COV­ ER! LOCATED RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN AT THE FAIRGROUNDS! 7J0AM-4PM. $3 ADMIS­ SION! www.alleganantiquesxom AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies A Lotus, Coldfish & Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co„ 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master. 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)9484190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 txxnt hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer skid mount, 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $75(1 Call (269)948-4190. FOB. RENT: 2bd in the coun­ try. Large yard, no pets, $525 ♦ security. Call (269)94889CI__________________________ 1 DAY GARAGE SALE HELD OVER BECAUSE OF RAIN: Friday, July 23rd, 9am-noon. 2715 Ragla Rd. (off Coats Grove). Summer A Winter womens clothing for casual A work, many womens shoes, winter coats for men A women, 10" miter saw, small TV with remote, older gas grill (tank not in­ cluded), small entry bam doors, galvanized electrical mast, outdoor items, com­ forter A duvet sets. Red Wings picture - McCarty, couch, nome crafted quilt holders, shelves, Michigan clocks A much more. Too much to mention. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FRI. A SAT. July 23rd A 24th, 8am-5pm. 2141 Robin­ wood Drive, Hastings. HASTINGS 4 was 22. to sentenced tion, 30 days in jail and $700 in fines of 12 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GRACE JUNE JUNE 5,2003 GORDON RINE JULY 24, 2003 Always on our irinds and in our hearts We love and miss you, wife, Delila, daughters Dawn A family. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)’45-1173. for stance in fines and court costs, and $160.46 in November restitution on charges of bteaking and Township. entering a vehicle May in grams 25 2003 in CITY DRIVER: to $800/ week. Box truck, full bene­ fits, need many! (517)886­ 5445 TDC LOCAL DELIVERY (SMALL PKG.): up to $800/wk. ♦ benefits! Local routes! Permanent! Need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. OFFICE ASSISTANT/ FRONT DESK: to $1230/ Hr. + benefits, permanent Good people skills, training now, (517)686-5445 TDC I WILL HAUL away your junk cars or trucks in any condition, FREE! Call Brad, (269)217-2769. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. BUNNY: 8 male, brown/ PACKAGING/ASSEMBLY: to $16/hr. ♦ benefits. Perma­ nent training now! (517)886­ 5445 TDC RECEPT1ONIST/OFFICE CLERICAL (MEDICAL FA­ CILITY): to $14/hr. * bene­ fits! Basic office duties! Training! (616)949-2424 Job­ linefee. SATELLITE INSTALLER/ HELPER: to $1,200/week! Entry/skilled! Work own hours! Must not fear heights. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUT1ON/SHIPPING: to 14hr. ♦ benefits! 2 shifts! Many needed! Start now! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. WAREHOUSE/LABORER (BEER DISTJ: to $16R2/hr. ♦ benefits, start now! (517)886-5445 TDC 19M DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range from 1,280 sq.ft. to 2480 so. ft Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. Call Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ ia. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN set (in pkuSc). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 mattress $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (7 months old). (517)204-0600 6 PIECE AMISH BED­ ROOM: complete bed w/ head, foot, log rails. Cedar post hand built $475. (517)719-8062 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: 3 rooms, appliances, kitchen table, bedroom set (2 months old), $2,500 new seU $1,300/best. (517)204­ 0600 MEMORY FOAM BED: mattress, box. Space age Vis­ co NASA foam. Temporpedic style, queen, never used. New $2,600 - sell $595. (517)204-0600 WE WOUIO LIKE TO THANK each one of our friends and family for your cards, notes, flowers, hugs, special words, laughs, well wishes, remembrances and your many acts of kindness that helped us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. A huge thank you to the Glory "Boys" and our family for that spedai music at church on Sunday and to our family for the lovely coffee hour reception following church services. It was all just great and we so appreciate everything? God bless you all. Lo**e, Neil A Kate Hughes. $100. days served, and $310 in fines and costs on charges of delivery of a con­ drugs was. she replied two weeks ago. trolled which came back positive, then stated Castleton Township from March 2003. SALES: Join Michigan's fastest grow­ ing modular builder. We seek aggressive, experi­ enced, successful retail sales professionals who desire to excel with a winning team! We offer paid training, 401k, benefits, multiple vaca­ tion incentives, cash bonus­ es, plus beat the best pay plan in our industry. First year earnings $50,000 phis. If qual ified fax to Emily at our home office (616)837-6375, email to eatidnaon#mapiei»land.net or mail to P.O. Box 79, Coopersville, ML 49404. WELDER: must be highly experienced to qualify. Mensch Manufacturing, 2499 S.M-37 Hwy, Hastings. Trout was also ordered to attend drug three prior felonies. of your life, you are not a bad person, maximum penalty of 20 years and/or but you have made bad choices.” $25XXX) for the delivery charge and 10 • William Grinage. 38, of Nashville, Davis also was sentenced to drug was sentenced to costs and fines total­ court, substance abuse counseling ind ing $750 to be paid by July 30 or he a 10 p.m. to 6 am. curfew. would spend charge 30 days of reckless in jail driving, a for pending against him from Sept. 30. 2003 in is four years in jail and/or These felony charges have yean and/or $15,000 for the possession • Harry G. Gibson Jr. 37 of Battle Creek, was sentenced to three months in jail with credit of three days served $25,000. and the balance suspended upon pay­ This is a misdemeanor for which the • Melissa Cashwell was sentenced to ment of his court ordered fines and maximum fine is 90 days in jail and/or six months in jail with credit for 90 assessments of $1,575 by August 2004 a $100 fine. days served, $370 in court costs and for two cases against him. • Kevin Hughes, 36 of Hastings, was sentenced to 60 months probation, fines, and was ordered to pay $842.15 The first case was writing a check in restitution for uttering and publish­ with non-sufficient funds of $50 or less ing charges in June in 2003 from November 2000 in Bany Township, a misdemeanor with a max­ fines and costs of $620. restitution of Orangeville Township. Her probation $48,577. 12 months in jail with credit also was extended for 12 months due to imum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or for one day served with work release a probation a $500 fine. available for charges pending against her. The him for receiving money under false felony is 14 years in jail. from November 2003 to January 2004. violation charge maximum penalty against for The second case had two charges this from April 21 Uttering and publishing is a charge associated with writing bad checks. including police, a in Assyria Township, fleeing and felony with alluding a the maaimum penalty of two years and/or $2,000 in This is a felony for which he could fines and suspension on the person's have received five years in jail and/or • John Russell. 37 of Delton, was the charged with five months probation, driver's five months in jail with a credit of 29 was driving days served and $620 in fines and costs second offense, a misdemeanor with a for escape from a felony jail sentence maximum penalty of 93 days in jail charge from June 16. He attempted to and/or $500 in fines and the person's amount of the property involved. • Michelle Davis, 32 of Hastings, was sentenced to 36 months of proba­ vehicle escape from the Barry County Jail, and was caught walking down M-43 license. The with second charge license immobilized by suspended the police department. ^POLICE BEaTJ Mallbox ha. garvfllled bottk, HOPE TOWNSHIP — A gasoline filled pop bottle was found July 14 ia a mailbox by a resident on Long Lake Road. convicted of patting flammable materials in a mailbox could face a felony charge idfederal court. Those who have any information about thia incident can call the Hastings post of the Michigan state Police at 269-948-8283 or Bany County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. assault arrest made HASTINGS to a domestic asa t complaint in the 1500 block of South Church Street July 16.0 sera arriving to the scene found Linda Hill. 47, in the middle of street yelling at her 26-year-old sou. Hill was Alcohol consumption was a facto, in the assault, authorities said. era. at police during the four-hour standoff. The MSP tactical unit was deployed to the scene and U.S. marshala told Lucas that they would leave and let the tactical unit take hhn out of the hnaae. He surrendered shortly thereafter. Lucas is currently on five years probation for conspiracy to dis­ tribute a controlled substance and has a criminal history that dates back to 1980. After the standoff, officers did remove finished product and chemicals used in the manufacture of methampheta­ mine. There were two other persons in the bouse who gave them­ selves up to officera and we.-. not charged. Two-county chase ends In arrest HASTINGS — Officera from the Hastings Police Department were dispatched to a home invasion complaint Tuesday in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street. The 28-year-old victim called 911 after Mari Gillette. 32. of Wyoming. Mich., fled the residence when a neighbor responded to her screams for help. Gillette, who is awaiting arraignment on several charges, fled the scene after he assaulted his former girl­ friend and was seen carrying a large knife. Alto man arrested in Hastings A “Be On the Lookout" (BOL) notice was given to area depart­ ments of the suspect's vehicle, which was located north of Hastings by the Freeport Police Department Chief Sheldon, who RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS: Do you have time to help a child with special needs? Followaabuse and neglect, many Iren are entering foster care with emotional, devel­ opmental, and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port A education you need, to care for spedai needs chil­ dren. Dedicated homes ate also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time A structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: homes with enough energy, time A space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to- mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet, (2) Indi­ cate interest in August 26 In­ formation Night in Hastings, and/or (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, September 9th-October 21st in Nashville Telephone (517)543-5844 anytime A FREEPORT — Officers responded July 18 to a domestic dis­ turbance where a woman was heard to be screaming for help. LIKE NEW GOLF Call (269)945-5708. CART: YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Sheriff’s deputies there used “stop sticks" to disable the car by deflating the car's tires. The car came to a stop on the Patterson rant for burglary including forced entry against a protected person. Avenue overpass of M-6. Gillette then exited the car. climbed a Milanowski had been charged with domestic violence July 13 ledge and held officers at bay with the knife. Aa the suspect bung against his girlfriend, and was not supposed to have any contact his legs over the edge of the overpass, officera grabbed on and with her. pulled turn into the roadway. He was taken to the Barry County Jail, where he is awaiting charges in several different jurisdictions. Truck damages 7 mailboxes IRVING TOWNSHIP — An unknown truck ran over seven mailboxes on Eckert Road between Bueler and Soloman Road The victim of the assault suffered minor injuries nd did not seek medical treatment. Deputy hurt In off-duty crash early last Monday morning. The suspect also struck a vehicle that was for sale in the yard at 3203 Eckert Road. MIDDLEVILLE — A two-car accident Tuesday at Bueler and The suspect vehicle became stock on Eckert Road and was Sisson roods put Deputy Soloman of the Berry County Sheriff pulled back onto the roadway. Michigan State Police troopers are Department in the hospital. She was off duty at the time in her personal vehicle. The other looking for a pickup truck that is possibly red in color. Anyone with information regarding this truck or the driver is vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign and Soloman "t-boued" the asked to call Hastings post of Michigan Slate Police at 269-948­ pick-up truck. She was taken by ambulance to Spectrum Hospital 8283 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-8OO-31O-9O31. Silent in Grund Rapids and is currently in stable condition. Observer offers a reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of criminals. Man talked out of suicide CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A Wabash, Ind., woman online with a friend in Barry County reported to Michigan State Police that Lz was attempting to commit suicide on July 19. After troopers arrived, they observed the 36-year-old man play­ ing with a long gun and called family members to try to talk to motorhome, 27,0G0 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. attempted to stop the suspect and pursued hhn into Kent County. Matthew Milanowski, 38 of Aho, was arrested on a felony war­ him about putting the gun down. His sister came and talked the FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A a charge. The maximum penalty for this felony charge It is not knows if the incident was attempted arson. Anyone TICKET methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine in court. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, home with heated garage, 5 yean old, new on the lake, $147,900. (616)868-7012 LARGE substance, Judge Fisher then ordered a drug test ment Today is the first day of the rest to purchase standing trees for lumber. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working environment. (616)248-7729 probation, notice associated with these charges for Hughes brokered deals for a sawmill 3 BEDROOMS ON 3/4 of an acre in country between Hastings A Nashville, new livingroom addition A baae merit, new fumree, new sep­ tic $83,000 firm. (517)8539163 after 5pm months “Your an addict, it’s either jail or treat­ habitual a $10,000 in fines or three times included, 36 offender has Sprague pretenses HOLLAND month old to sentenced three months in jail with credit for nine Castleton Township. CABLE INSTALLER: to $22/hr. * benefits (in home hook-up). Training, (517)886-5445 TDC • Kassie Trout. 44 of Hastings, was from Johnstown When asked by Circuit Judge James maximum penalty is five yean in jail and/or $10,000 in fines. than less four years and/or $5,000 in fines. sub­ controlled Fisher when the last time she had used in This charge is a felony for which the of a possession months probation, 30 days in jail. $620 Prairieville Township. TION/PACKAGING: FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments A 3 cases, $500. 10 Jumbo land­ scape timbers, brand new, $3 a piece. Troybilt rear till rototiller, $500. Call (269)945­ 9340. Sprague, man into surrea^ing to police. The EMS paramedics were called because of a cut above the man’s eye. The name of tlic subject was not released. Police dog found after search Allegan County Sheriff's K-9 “Brandy" was found Tuesday in the Gun Lake area after being reported missing. Volunteers from the newly formed search and rescue team of the Allegan County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit and many off- duty personnel, as well as the Michigan State Police, members of the Orangeville Fire Department, and community members split up into four teams and spread oat over the Gun Lake area in an attempt to find the missing canine. Il was at about 3 p.m. Tuesday that Brandy was found safe by a rural mail carrier west of 129th Avenue. The mail carrier's vehicle had broken down alongside the rand, and as she waited for assis­ tance. she noticed a dog laying in the front yard of the residence Delton standoff ends peacefully that she was parked in front of. DELTON — U.S. marshals serving a felony fugitive warrant she'd heard on the radio earlier in the day, io she called Central Monday requested assistance from local Michigan State Police The mail carrier believed that the dog matched the description Dispatch to report ft. troopers when Donald Lucas, 41, refused to come out of his Deputies arrived on scene and were thankfully reunited with a bouse. Lucas tried to escape through the back door of the residence and safe, but tired police dog. It is believed that Brandy jumped out of threw fireworks, including bottle rockets and bricks of firecrock- her kennel sometime during the night. Plans are being made to further secure Brandy's kennel in the hopes of preventing further adventures. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 2004 - Pago 19 Barry-Eaton Health Connections is accepting enrollment requests Beginning today, low-income residents of a co-pay of $5-$10 for prescription medication. Barry and Eaton counties may begin requesting To be eligible for the program, a person must: enrollment in Barry-Eaton Health Connections, a new community-based primary care clinic. • Meet Income requirements; • Be a resident of Barry County or Eaton Once individuals arc approved, they may schedule office visits for the Hastings or Charlotte locations beginning Tuesday. Aug. 24. It is estimated that in Barry and Eaton coun­ County; • Call in prior to visiting the clinic to get enrolled in the program; • Have no health care coverage; and ties alone, more than 6,000 low-income resi­ • Be an adult between the ages of 19 and 64 dents have no form of medical insurance, and (children and seniors would most likely qualify that number is expected to grow The uninsured for Medicaid or Medicare coverage and would tend ko miss out on preventive care and etd up be referred to the appropriate program. in hospital emergency departments for problems Bany-Eaton Health Connections is a service that could have been avoided or treated in a less of thee Barry -Eaton District Health Department in partnership with the Barry-Eaton Health Plan. expensive environment. "Lack of access to preventive care has a rip­ It is made possible through the generous finan­ ple effect throughout the community, straining cial support of the Barry-Eaton Health Plan and the resources of the health care system, increas­ a combination of federal fands, Medicaid pay­ ing long-term costs and eventually resulting in ments, client fees, giants and donations. more serious illnesses and injuries," said Jim "Barry-Eaton Heahh Connnections will pro­ Schnackenberg, health officer for the Barry- vide vital primary care initially to more than Eaton District Health Department. "The goal of 1.000 qualified residents and hopefully more in Barry-Eaton Health Connections is to address the future." said Dr. Kimberly J. Norris, a loal the critical need for quality health care and ophthalmologist and president of the Barry- improve the overall health of our residents." Eaton Health Plan. "This important initiative At Barry-Eaton Health Connections, a team would not have become a reality without the of nurse practitioners, a medical assistant, a commitment and collaboration of many com­ supervising physician and administrative sup­ munity port staff will provide the health services, which providers, hospitals, elected officials and oth­ include primary care, limited diagnostic servic­ ers." es such as outpatient tab and x-rays, and limited partners, including, To find out more, call Barry-Eaton Health at prescription drug coverage. Patients will be Connections responsible for a $10 co-pay per office visit, and www.barryeatonhealth.org. 1-800-553 2565, or visit Mark Doster seeking 2nd term as Prairieville Twp. Supervisor Mark Doster will be seeking a second four-year term as Prairieville Township Supervisor in the • Drafted new Prairieville Township Personnel policy. • Created five successful special assessment dis­ Aug. 3 primary election. “I have greatly enjoyed serving in this office for Teen, infant hurt in accident care health tricts. the last four years and would be honored to have • Pine Lake weed control, paving of Long Point the opportunity to continue,” he said in a prepared (Pine Lake). Crooked Lake weed control, paving statement. This position is quite interesting as of South Crooked Lake Drive, Little Long Lake every day brings new challenges. I think that my sewer extension. education and experience as an attorney has helped • Completed numerous road projects: Sealed 4 the township considerably as the township s busi­ Mile Road. Lindsey. Parker, Meriau. Doster Road, Officers responded to an accident at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday in front of Burger King. The accident occurred when a vehicle being driven by Shannon Roberts. 28, of Sheridan, turned into the path of a pickup truck being driven eastbound by Colleen Byrd, 33. of Hopkins. The two passengers in the Roberts vehicle, a 19-yea;-old woman and her one-month-old infant, were injured in the crash. The Hastings Fire Department assisted at the scene and used the Jaws of Life to extricate the passenger from the car. The woman was taken by Aeromed to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with serious injuries and the child was transported to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Ambulance. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc Contact Nick Barlow PHCUSES MB BEFINANCES HUES MME MMTBME CAPfTM CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml | Phone 616-877-4235 « Pine Lake Road. Cressey Road, and paved 3 Mile ness has become more complicated.” The supervisor is the chief fiscal officer for the township and presents a yearly budget for the board to approve, he also oversees the Prairieville Road. • Provided road mowing and two applications of dust control. Police Department, Prairieville Fire Department • Purchased new fire Duck and police cruisers. and Prairieville Planning and Zoning office. • Stopped smoking in the township hall, added Among his accomplishments with the Township Board, along with his education background and experience, as well as some readily obtainable goals for the future: kitchen, upgraded computers and software, pur­ chased new copy machine, and phone system. • Added ten new street lights to dangerous inter- scctions/cornen. • Adopted 30 amendments to the Prairieville See DOSTER, pg. 20 Township Zoning Ordinance. , August 3rd,* Let's Send A Family Man to our Family Court Probate Court is our Family Court, dealing with famik issues. Bill Doherty is the right man tor the job. fffiisband to ' marEvn.LB, Msgrywrn, mioh.. fmut. may io, uu. ,T, J. B. Sackett Post, Bo I xJX Decoration Day tliifii. dilUghh t v / nnl\ A PRAIRIEVI ReVyD. P. Bettor Del Address. ' Dr. Laura Doherts and father to two wonderful daughter". Bill understands family issues first hand. \s \our Probate z~-\|udge, Bill will work to make court hours more i ami I \ tnviuilv, holding evening sessions at least once per week . l/<zgg'/< r •It* II • 111* Granger's Orchestra Fnraiahesi Mesic. ''Hill Doherty is my choice for Probate Judge. He has the longest ManurUl Suiay, Ka> At Prairieville. f legal experience, strong family values, and commitment to serving lav. Better delivers the Memamt Senaeaat Baptist charch, 1040 a.^ Aa baa been Mark A. Doster tbe cuatom in fonoir years, the decoration of Cbelr aleeptU. comrades' gratae will take place Ta the Initial duty of tbe day. l Tboee jotblog the G. A./R line ft march to cemetery, wfll station tbcw selves on piaxa. north aldo of G.' A. iballet tbe rioginr of tbe-M. E. churrK bell, 9.00 o'clock a. m. chirp. * i oar community." PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR VOTE TUESDAY AUGUST 3,2004, PRIMARY - Dr. Jim Mkiiison j "I know all the choices, and Hill Doherty has my vote. " AfTXRMOOM PROG MAM. Aeeembling on tbe plate north Jf G. A. R. hall at Poo o’clock, promptly! - Richard M. Minster Announcement when led by Granger's Orchestra tbe veten.ua and their guocts prooo^ I k wish to announce to the enrolled tdthoM.E. church. Republican voters of Barry County G*t Tbtre, Marek......................... «rat,w, W I w»l,b« • at lb, Former Circuit Court Judge - primary August 1812 for tbe noun­ Rrajar...................................... Bar. Gitaoa — --------- *in “ Borneo ta....................................... *. Beajggfgi nation for Countf Treasurer on the Recitation...................... ..Dorothy Jd Ths Grand Old Flag.:................... Oobcn The Blue and the Gray.. Helen Hogbej The Fighting Hope.................... Maurice Solo.......................................... Bov. GlteigYackoo Land ................................ Warper Oration................................... Boy. Bea tot Tbe music for tbe day aa well a* for tbe abo*o program la by Gxangotr Orchestra of Plainwell. am im Vrraxiom. Tbs committee fox SacfcpJ A For Probate JUDGE LXANDKK RXAMS DOHERTY No“" Itlieiay aoouth to b* pleasant. Though the boats claaoiog days bava come. Bat tbe mao worth white Is the on* " ’fcnfftniiDity and sorrobudlng ties, tp join thia Poet in tbe Decoration' LmI Satnrday afternoon the ball gtme between tbe High School nine www.doherty4judge.com Day exerclee.'Tburedav, May 8C. 1912. Gift* of flowers are solicited be taken to tbs G. A. R. ball. and the PrairleHlto was exolttog to and to esv tbe least. Tbe tetter nine was victorious. < “K Family Man for Family Court" Republican ticket I take this opportunity of thanking rnu for your support In tbe past, and if my conduct of tbe office during this my first term baa been satisfactory, would ask voo fur tbe usual courtesy of a rt-ootnlnaUon. ■ Paid lor by the Committee To Elect William Doherty 221 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 490S8 �Page 20 — Thursday. July 22 2004 - The Hastings Banner Barry County photo contest entries sought The 2004 Louise A. Stockham Memorial Fund RETAIN JUDGE FEKKES entnes Sponsored by MamStreet Savings Bank, the con­ VOTE AUGUST 3rd Endorsed by Senator Birkholz & Representative Newell • Title of the print Any person residing within Bany County may enter Photos must be the entrant's personal work Entnes are due Sept. 15 and will be accepted at Description of the area in which the photograph was taken (i.e.. Chartion Park. Bowens Milk. Gun Lake, Dowling, etc.). test will provide prints for a photographic collection MamStreet Savings Bank reception area. An 8x10 All entnes become the property of the Barry to be displayed at Bany County nca-profit organiza­ print w ith the appropriate label is considered an entry Community Foundation and the Thomapple Arts tions. beginning with Pennock Hospital. The contest form for this contest More information is available at Council and will not be returned also will produce a calendar, for which the printing is (he Thomapple Arts Council (269) 945-2002. or the being underwritten by MamStreet Savings Bank. The Barry Community Foundation (269) 945-0526. sale of the calendar will provide for the cost of print, Entnes must be an 8x10 print of a location within All entries will be juried by the Thoraapple Arts Council on the following criteria: creativity, repro­ duction quality, desirability as a calendar and a per- frame and mounting of the 12 chosen pictures that the Barry County area. The prim may be black and manan part of the Louise A Stockham Fund collec- will display, through the eyes of a photographer's white or color. Color prints must be accompanied by tiun of art lens, the beauty of the county. All remaining proceeds a digital file or the negative, as all prints will be repro­ will be split between the Barry County Youth duced in a sepia form. Entries must also have a laud Advisory Council Fund and the Louise A Stockham on the back of the print designating the following: Memorial Fund, both within the Barry Community • Name, address and phone number of the entrant Twelve winners will be chosen All entries will be on display at the Thoraapple Arts Council after the close of the contest. Winners will be highlighted in a newspaper article about tbe event and will receive a complimentary cal­ endar for their personal use. ^2? Tomi Guthrie EXPERIENCED CARING COMMITTED Judge Fekkes is the right choice for Barry County Probate Cour Foundation Barry County Photography Contest is looking for County, three of the prints will be reproduced and dis­ played at MamStreet Savings Bank. Additional calendars will be available for $5 each at the Thomapple Arts Council. Pennock Hospital Gift Shop. MamStreet Savings Bank and the Barry Community Foundation. Call the Barry Community Foundation for additional locations at 269-945-0526 DOSTER, continued from page 19 Prairieville Township Supervisor Endorsed by Judge Fisher & Judge Shaw Nine of the winning prints will be reproduced and displayed at Pennock Hospital as a gallery of Barry August 3, Primary Paid for by: Citizen* to Elect Tom Guthne. Prainevillc Township Supervisor 7301 Mito Rd . Delton. Ml 49046 Mark Doster HUGE REBATES TILL THE END OF THE MONTH! • Started recycling program in township • Conducted large volume of zoning enforce­ ment in township. • Appeared for 'ownship in court hearings and before tax tribunal. • Nominated five new members to Planning and Zoning/ZB A boards *5000 While they last... HURRY INI • Served on Delton Library Board. • Spearheaded the hiring of the new director and REBATE *4000 REBATE Montana • Sunfirs > Grand Am Bonneville • Sierra (w/o dleael) Aztak • Yukon • Yukon XL Envoy • Envoy XL • Envoy XUV the designing of the garden project with new gazebo. • Was appointed to Delton Sewer and Waler Authority as chairperson. • Was instrumental in refinancing the original sewer bonds, saving tbe Sewer Authority over a quarter million dollars over tbe life of tbe bonds. • Wrote annual township newsletters • Wrote four successful grants for removing scrap tires from site on *3000 *3500 REBATE *2000 REBATE Pontiac Grand Prix Canyon (w/o craw cab) Burchett Road. • Wrote four successful grants to receive reim­ REBATE bursement from state for fire protection to MCTI al Pine Lake. Pontiac Vibe • Remained and active member of the Barry PIUS.. FINANCE W/GMAC AND GET ANOTHER $10001 County Supervisors Association. • Supported education and training for township employees. • Serve as chairperson of the Southwest Bany Lease OalE Ahead Huge Lease Specials! If your lease expires from August 1st through March 31,2005, terminate your lease without penalty" and take advantage of these EXAMPLE: Stk#4056 04 Grand Am SEI Sedan Loaded, Moonroof. V-6.8 Speaker CD & lots morel MSRP..........$21,845.00 Payment $ 191.13 HUGE SAVINGSI x 34 months 12K per year SAVtl SAVE! SAV€f °*’S435*DUE AT SIGNING! * GMS eftgMty ptos tex 1 (Met. other* sfcgtey tvghnr ~Sm dealer tor date* County Development Teamdoing long-range plan­ ning and grant writing for this area. • Was one of only eight individuals selected from across the United States (out of nearly 1.000 applicants) by the American Counsel of Young Political Leaders to represent the U.S. on a 12-day ambassador mission to Morocco, Africa, (boated jointly by the US. State Department and the Moroccan Parliament) in an effort to improve rela­ tions between the US. and Muslim countries. • Received a bachelor of arts degree h political science from Kalamazoo College, 1988. Awarded a juris doctor degree in law from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing. • Was admitted to the MI state bar in 1994 • Has served as a public defender to the indigent Dov 'r >ee 'r It's on the way or we can get it! Call 948-8000 __________ A_____ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■.________ CURRENT INVENTORY UST: 02 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - RED in Bury County since admission to the bar. • Served one term as Bany County Commissioner. • Chairperson of Health of Social Service 02 PONTIAC MONTANA - BLUE Committee, secretary of County Planning and Zoning, served on Personnel. County Parks and 98 CHEVY TAHOE - RED 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - GREEN 02 CHEVY VENTURE - WHITE 98 CHEVY 2500 - MAROON 02 GMC SONOMA X-CAB - MAROON 02 SONOMA CREW CAB 4X4 04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - SILVER 02 GMC ENVOY - BLACK 04 FORD TAURUS 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - RED 01 GMC 1500 X-CAB - BLUE 01 OLDS AURORA - MAROON 01 GMC JIMMY - MAROON 01 CHEVY IMPALA - SILVER 01 GMC YUKON XL - PEWTER 01 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - BLACK 01 CHEVY VENTURE - MAROON 03 CHEVY 2500HD DIESEL LONG BOX 01 DODGE 2500 X-CAB - WHITE 03 DODGE 2500 DIESEL CREW - BLUE 01 GMC 2500 X-CAB - RED 02 GMC 2500HD DIESEL CREW ■ PEWTER 01 2500HD DIESEL CREW - PEWTER 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - BLACK 01 GMC 2500 CREW - BLUE 02 GMC 2500 X-CAB - BLUE/SILVER 04 OLDS ALERO - WHITE Recreation and Commission on Aging Boards. Served four years (two as chairperson) of Prairieville Parks Commission (added Parker Road Do you * know why we soy “ we hove Barry County $ = 1 Rated Service Dept’’ BECAUSE WE CAN! j Park and designed playground in Prairieville). Served six months as Prairieville Deputy Supers i sor before serving four years as Praineville Township Supervisor. “I have livexT and worked in this area my whole life, as has my family for many generations,*' Doster said “I really eve what happens to our local government. “A few goals that 1 would like to see accom­ plished in the near future are: signage. parking and development at Prairieville and Cressey cemeter­ ies. new signage for township and Bernard Museum, new sidewalk in Prairieville, additional Dreisbach 328 N. 0’52K» Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.drolabachmotora.com Locally Owned & Operated Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition ment with North Country Trail (national trail sys­ Enc Dwstxjch Preset GMC Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Borne Signs Soles Amy Pipet Sates Chas SiMrman. Fmanw Mgr Jolt Honea Sales jAmy Tort Sdes work on township hall, better signage/develop- ment of Chief Noonday gravesite, further involve­ Mon4*WurM8 Tub. Thu ft Fn uro 6 SdunJOf irW noon tem scheduled to go through Prairieville), further recycling development, protection of Prairieville Creek, update master plan, further development of RMCtKUl web site, protection of our historical documents, MoniVMB-7 lut more road projects, and continued open dialog between township residents and supervisor.” � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-07-29.pdf 2c9eb4f145063e4554c012c23cf1ed20 PDF Text Text 121$ CHURCH $T •U1IWS Ml 4MU-HU ... . y— 1 We get 35, coqjl em, 35 letters Courts say MHSAA i must make switch See Story on Page 16 See Letters on Pages 4-5,10-15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, July 29, 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 31 PRICE 50C Board chairman snubs candidate forum again Saying he makes no apologies for t%s to by David T. Young the Farm Bureau, he believes the county can Editor Board of Commissioners Bany County Chairman Jeff Mackenzie failed to show Mackenzie, who is being challenged by Michael Callton in the Fifth District ing or outsourcing some functions. “It’ll make us more lean and more mean as again for a candidates' forum last Friday. Cancer survivors’. potluck planned save some money down the road by privatiz­ in a county government.’’ he said. “We do the best we can with what we have." Tuesday's primary election, repeated his per­ VanNortwick. who has his own landscap­ formance of two years ago when he did not ing business, acknowledged that he fights for attend a First Friday candidates' forum, the clean air and water. He said he has been visit­ The Barry County Cancer Support only opportunity for public question* and ing lake association meetings in the district Group is planning a potluck at 6 p.m. answers of county officials and their oppo­ (Johnstown. Friday, Aug. 13, at Tyden Park, at the nents. His other challenger. Mark Noteboom, ships). start of the annual “Relay for Life" also was a no-show July 23 at the Thomas event. Families and friends of cancer sur­ Jefferson Hall in Hastings. vivors are invited to bring a dish to pass, tion for his absence, just as he did not two VanNortwick said that if he is elected, he chairs and their own beverages. Hotdogs years ago. Otherwise, most of the fireworks at the will insist the County Board meet more at First Friday session were provided by Seventh sions and less in per diem payments and District candidates, incumbent Tom Wing and attempt to encourage more citizen involve­ challenger Jeff VanNortwick. -nd by citizen ment. Van Nortwick last December was not reap­ and table service will be provided. Tyden Part, by local ordinance, does not allow alcoholic beverages. Nature sanctuary workshop is Aug. 7 Ana residents an invited to join with farming The board chairman provided no explana­ and rejected candidate Donald Wiggins, who Baltimore and Assyria town­ He added that he is not opposed at all to interests, but doesn't like “hog hotels" that pollute water and foul the air. night, that it have less influence on commis­ the Recreation for the fourth time did not receive an answer pointed to his question about what five commissioners Commission and there was some acrimony did in a secret meeting April 14 in Baltimore between him and some board members, par­ Township. ticularly Mackenzie. Clare Tripp and ken to Parks and stewardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy for the first stewardship workday at George Cullers. Gertrude attempted McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary in boundaries and trails while te.noving their first chance to see the woodland of thia new natun preserve. The G M. Bauer Natun Sanctuary pro­ Calling herself “an active leader over two and bring sturdy work gloves and insect decades." she listed some of her involvements repeileM. The SWMLC will provide bev­ erages. The sanctuary is located on the west side of Berryville Road, about a half mile west of south of M-79, four miles Nash’ ille, ard seven miles east of County Commissioner Tom Wing attempts to explain a point while opponent Jeff Hastings. ‘Art Hop’ slated for Friday, July 30 Wing, who is seeking his third term, said “You can't be Hip without the Hop!" is Downtown City of Development of the Court office. Walters said he is “committed to serving, self with the absence of Mackenzie and I promise I will listen and act Wing once again said the private session Wing said of the environmentally active "Experience is only a history of what has been completed,” he said. "I can do a better question in three other public meetings. amounted to a Republican Party caucus. “I have a positive agenda, to work past neg­ ative public relations," he said. “When k joined the school board at Maple Valley there was a lot of bad press." but now things have Besides his four years as a county commis sioner, Neil pointed to 30 years of experience development He. Mackenzie. Sandy James. Tripp and 10 host businesses which will be staying process is not grass roots, it's a top-down Neil took part in the secret night meeting, in business and open until 9 p m Artists will be in resi­ process." hosted by Baltimore Township Supervisor with Hastings Sanitary Service. He also noted policy is suffering from negative public perception. Howard “Hoot" Gibson. Sierra "Their Eaton County Intermediate School District and as president of the Maple Valley job." Fourth District candidates include Neil and ■buz: wi*h art and music. There will be Club. a Board of Education. Cailton said he believes the County Board Planning Commission member, lie is now ing the fight to protect the rural beauty of as of the deputy supervisor for Rutland Township. places like Barry County. experience ty" A former Rutland Township trustee and fact that a majority of board members met pri­ Wiggins has asked the County Board this about ,Jiis Nashville Village Council member, a member question about the secret meeting. He said the belonging to the Sierra Club, saying it is lead­ Michael Callton had the podium all to him­ Noteboom. He talked promptly with honesty, fairness and integri­ "a left-wing, liberal group." the Sierra Club. Hastings The streets and restaurants will be meetings. but charged VanNortwick with belonging to very least is unethical. Authority ments for attending so many commission renovation of the old City Hall into a Friend Wing was the only one of the candidates at VanNortwick later made no apology for Friday. July 30. grant, Mckeown Bridge restoration and the the forum who attempted to answer Wiggins' “It just stinks of hypocrisy.” Wing said. Thornapple ment that I don’t like. I want to make some changes for the better." On his list of reforms are moving to more his connections to the Michigan Farm Bureau, Arts the slogan of the first Hartings Art Hop, “I’m concerned about change," he said. “There’s things going on (in county govern­ night meetings and reducing per diem pay­ his opponent has claimed he is “tainted" by vately tests the Open Meetings Act and at the Gibson, a lifelong resident and auctioneer, presented f imself as a reform candidate. District Health Department, jail addition missing. Neil, all of whom served on the commission. “Re-e'ect me so I can finish my job as com­ missioner.” he said. as the Commission on Aging. Barry-Eaton giving positive leadership I feel has been VanNortwick doesn't seem to be in agreement. He also has pointed to accomplishments citizens’ programs. ernment units are struggling. Vfahmteers are asked fo wear long pants deer along roadways. cling programs. Thornapple Manor and senior financially sound in a time when other gov­ trees, many two feet in diameter. 1996 and channeling people sharing ideas I've been available by She proudly said the county has been revealed more than 20 different species of 1989 and update in county user fees tn pay for pickup of dead have a networking relationship with many board meetings (for Rutland and Hope)." feet to spring-fed wetlands. Initial visits Among his prized accomplishments is his work on thv Barn County solid waste plan in Department clinic and involvement with recy­ open minded to change and I attend township Highbanks Creek. Steep ravines drop 100 a member of the sheriff’s posse for 28 years. James drew on her experience, saying. “I phone or in person seven days a week. I'm tects 20 acres of a diverse facet along he was Woodland Township police chief and such as the new Barry-Eaton District Health ships. aa multiflora rose. Volunteers win get the 1 Their district covers Rutland and Hope town­ sortie non-native aggressive plants such and question. the member of the board. Vice Chairwoman JamesTis hi-nr* chaHenccd by Marlin Walters. The coas.*rvancy needs help marking Council nor N answer In the Third District, the longest serving Syuntay, Aug. 7, from 90 «.tn. until noon. the Neither James was in the audience, but made no comment. The event will be open to the public by to Mackenzie, of course, was not present. Tripp Casdetoo Township. sponsored Conspicuous by their absence were County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie and Mark Noteboom, as represented by their empty chairs at the First Friday Forum. Mackenzie also failed to appear at a similar forum two years ago. improved greatly because of the hard work of staff, superintendent and board members. management, particularly See FORUM, pg. 3 deace with samples of their work. Work of Thornapple Ans Council stu­ dents will be on display at Fish Hatchery Park. Main S’reet Bank will have the work of watercolorist Lou Scannell on display. Steve While will display some of bis work al the White's Photography gallery. RM Brandt will have work co display at the TAC Gallery. Cathy Newsted, woodworker Floyd Hughes will be at Second Hand Comers and work of vari­ ous artists will be on display at the Jefferson Street Gallery. Fall Creek Restaurant will have work by Middleville artist Don Williamson and is also planning special events. Music by Pacific Lite will be on the courthouse lawn (rain location the TAC gallery) and by blues musician Richard Smerin at the State Grounds Coffee house. State Grounds will also have work by artist Jeff Furrow on display. Barry County Transit will provide the Trolley to help visitors "leap’ around the bop. For more information, call Becky Fleury at 945-2468 or Lizanne Fehsenfeld at 945-2002. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 .......................................- been active the Child Abuse Council, the Green by David T. Young Back- Door Deli will have work by moeaic/tde/painter Undersheriff Don Ford says he will retire McKeough resigns Planning and Zoning Commission seat . Gables domestic violence shelter and Ducks Editor Jan Mckeough has resigned as a member of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Unlimited. Mckeough two years ago was a non-partisan candidate for the Barry Commission. County Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Commissioners in the Seventh District, the seat Clyde Morgan confirmed that Mckeough ten­ now held by Tom Wing. She ran against Wing dered her resignation Monday night at the com­ and independent Ron Miller. mission meeting. He said she plans to take on a part-time position as zoning enforcement officer bv Heather A. Reed ’ Staff Writer Board of After almost County 10 years on the job. Barry Undersheriff Donald D. Ford has announced his retirement. Before he came to Barry Cour’y. Ford had a A replacement for her will be appointed soon by the County Board. career that included many types of law for the county, a job that will lake up roughly 20 In other county business, handled Tuesday enforcement positions. He started as a road hours per week and will cause a conflict of evening by the Board of Commissioners al the deputy in Lenawee County in 1967. Then in interest with her scat on the Planning Maple Grove Township Hall: 1988. he became chief of security for Adrian Commission. Mckeough also has a part-time job as • Commission on Aging Director Tammy College for two years and then became a con­ Pennington presented a follow-up on a couple of servation officer for a year and in the parks Rutland Township s zoning enforcement officer. matters brought up at the previous meeting. division for four years for the Michigan She had served on the Barry County Planning Pennington said indeed there is a group of and Zoning Commission for nine years, and had older people holding dances some afternoons at been a Rutland Township trustee, secretary and the Elks Club, but this is nothing unusual chair of the Township Planning and Zoning because senior citizens occasionally meet at make arrangements to have their dance else­ Barry County. With his wife of five years. Ford says he Board and of the township's Zoning Board of other locations for a variety of activities. She where. plans to visit his four grandchildren, one of Appeals. She also has been active in the Barry added that she and the COA Board tried to nego­ Pennington also updated the board on a whom is in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the other County OUR Land group, the County Parks and tiate with the entertainers providing the music. client who has been receiving services from care three in England. His wife works for a compa- initially According to policy, they would have had to involved with the Futuring Committee She has rent the large room for S200. so they decided to See COUNTY BOARD, pg. 8 See UNDERSHERIFF, pg. 9 Recreation Commission and was Department of Natural Resources. Then he met Jan McKeough Sheriff Steve DeBoer and came to work for �a »»".■ o’ -• * U K-J'-w di Page 2 - Thursday, July 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Primary election set for Tuesday The primary election is set for Tuesday. James. MacKenzie. Neil and Wing. Aug. 3. with polls around the county open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. publicized contests are most The county sheriff and judge. probate Sheriff Steve Incumbent for DeBoer faces challenges from deputy Dar Leaf and Neal assured virtually election of in November without opposition. All under Township Hall Haskamp of Hastings has announced he will be a write-in candidate for county opposing clerk, incumbent Republican Deb Smith. It including offering to five been has their candidates voters must from one party a legal option. quorum the of eight-member County Clerk Open Meetings Act has been lodged with Kuzava. Jill Steele and Thomas E /arts. The ing where the Michigan Attorney General’s office and top two vote getters among the five will incumbent Supervisor George Cullers will Cullers has been accused of making an ille­ square off in the Nov. 2 general election. face a Republican challenger in the primary gal in-kind contribution by a public official and a Democratic challenger in the general to political candidates. districts, involving all Sandra James and Baltimore Township, election. Cullers, who was elected for the first time four years ago. will face a challenge “Hoot" in Gibson 44; Jeff fellow from Republican Richard Nov. general 2 Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling - Township Hall 721­ 9905. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. ballot by election vives that contest, he will have a rematch Ypma is alone on the ballot for clerk, as is VanNortwick in 46. The incumbents are on Nov. 2 with former Supervisor Shirley incumbent Republican Treasurer Jennifer Mark Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road, Rhodes and David Soya, will be joined on the Noteboom in 45; and Tom Wing and Jeff and Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street. Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. tests. as two incumbent Republicans. James Democrat C’het Buhl. Democrat Penelope Callton Michael Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43). Hastings Township Hall. 948-2464. Hastings - Township Hall. VanSyckle in the Aug. 3 primary. If he sur­ MacKenzie. Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948-9690. Baltimore Township also has other con­ Marlin Walters in District #3; Kenneth Neil and Howard Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street, Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479. that the five did not discuss county busi­ the 16 tow nships in Barry is the one shap­ Republicans. Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Michigan - Old Welcome School 945-5990. Deb Smith has insisted Stephanie Fekkes. William Doherty. David commissioners* Barry Township - Precinct 2 - 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton - Township Hall 623­ 5171. Board. ness. but a complaint of violation of the There will be races in four Barry County 5346. County Perhaps the most interesting race among in Barry Township Precinct 1 - Hickory Road, Hickory Comers - Fire Station. 671­ Barry County Board of Commissioners for the site of meeting by invitation only for incumbent up Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948- Baltimore the members of the certain public officials. Five represents a should be noted that choose for fire Township Hall. supervisor incumbent which only in a primary, splitting the ticket is not five probate judge candidates are non-partisan. The ty offices, except for a new development in Johnson. All are Republicans, with the win­ ner Drake, a Democrat. There arc no contests for any other coun­ Mike Where to Vote... Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center. Bellevue - Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in Orangeville). Shelbyville Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct 2-11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell. Pine Lake Fire non-partisan (Dowling) library Three Department. 623-5101. board trustee candidates are Mary Baker. continued from front page 2194. One millage issue, a four-year renewal of Thornapple Township Precinct 1 - 3885 Bender Road, Middleville - Thornapple .30 mill for the Dowling Public Library Kellogg High School. 795-3394. will be decided in the Aug. 3 primary. Thornapple Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main, Middleville - Township Hall. 795­ Most of the townships will have incum­ 7202. bent Republicans running without opposi­ tion. Woodland Township - 156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall. The following is a rundown of each of 367-4915. 15 township elections in next the other Library planning ice cream social Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville - Township Hall, Tuesday’s primary election: Newell’s unwed parent bill signed * Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ Laura Kingma and Arnie Stambaugh. NEWS BRIEFS Precinct 1-10115 Norris Road, Delton - Township Hall. Prairieville Township 623-2664. McKeever. 795-9091. • Assyria — Supervisor, Dale Augustine City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street Hastings - Middle School. vs. Mike Timmons, both Republicans, nei­ ther Clerk, incumbents. Deborah Republican 945-2468 City Hall Clerkjs Office. incumbent The polls will be open from 7 am. ro 8 p.m. on the day ofthe election. Massimino. Everyone is invited to an ice cream Out-of-wedlock parents will have less social from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. July 31, Opportunity to avoid financial responsibili­ Treasurer, incumbent Republican Nianna at the Hastings Felpausch parking lot to ties under legislation sponsored by Rep. Jarrard. Harry Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler and Treasurer Rwpublicans kickoff Gary Newell and signed into law last week Augustine. One position will be vacant on Ginger Cole, all incumbent Republicans, Incumbent trustees Jack Finkbeiner and by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. the ballot. unopposed. celebrate the of “The Last Trustees, Republican are running unopposed. Incumbent Republican Jim Mary Cook are being challenged by Ron • Barry — Supervisor Richard Barnum, Hcyboer will be joined by newcomers Tom Heilman and Arnold Rodriguez. All are expenses Clerk Debra Dewey-Perry. Treasurer Judith Lecp and Doug Westendorp on the August Republicans. Incumbent Republican John unveiled and banners erected at the build­ incurred by the mother between both par­ Wooer, Trustees Wesley Kahler and Roger primary ballot in a three-for-two race. Jezkatis ing site on the corner of State and Apple ents if the child was bom out of wedlock. Turner, all incumbent Republicans. Streets (former site of Mama B*s.) Oral The measure leaves it to a circuit judge’s presentations will be made every 15 min­ discretion to determine the extent of the posals. four-year renewals of two father’s liability for the mother’s confine­ mills for police and fire protection in the ment and expenses in connection with the August primary. and a half mill for the Putnam District Chapter*' for the Hastings Public Library The new law calls for a circuit court to building campaign. for the Plans new library will be utes to highlight the new building exteri­ ors and interiors. Ice cream, frozen fruit bars, music from Les Jazz, free goodies from Kellogg's, and balloons for ail will mark the event! The ice cream and pregnancy. Both parents remain liable for Felpausch is also providing tents, park­ in the Thornapple Art Council Gallery at hike beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 7. The hike will pass through the Barry State Game Area. It is a 3.1-mile hike over chair and their lunch and enjoy the music. flat terrain through woods, meadows, fields The concerts are supported by the City of and country roads. It will take about 2 1/2 hours to complete the shuttle and hike. Hikers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Chief Council. Noonday Trailhead. Long pants are suggest­ ed Thornapple Players present tunes from From the intersection of Slate Street and the past five musicals and more on Friday, Broadway in Hastings, go west on State Aug. 6. Street for 2.3 miles. Go straight onto M-43 call the Thornapple Arts Council at 945-2002. for 0. 3 miles. Stay straight to go onto M­ 179 (Chief Noonday Road). Go 5.4 miles to the stop sign on Yankee Springs Road. Go straight on M-179 for 0.4 miles. The park­ For more information, call Jerry Pattok at 269-945-5443. Lake Odessa Area Historical under waj for the 12th annual Depot Day celebration at the Lake Odessa Depot Local troupe’s fall play slated July 31. beginning at 10 a.m. This fall’s planned show The museum and displays will be open Thornapple to the public. Admission will be free to Washington this day-long event with entertainment, Kauffman and Moss Hart. Players Slept be will Here* for the "George by George A tribute will be given to honor the funeral home business in Lake Odessa. This recognition includes the same busi­ Who Came to Dinner" and "You Can’t Take It With You." Auditions will be held from 6:30 to 9 ness that has been in operation in Lake p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 3 .at the COA Building Odessa since 1887. under the ownership in Hastings located at 320 West Woodlawn of George A. Weed, Stephen Haight. Ave. There are eight roles for women and Walter Wortley. Frederic eight roles for men. Baine. Clare Pickens. Ario Pickens. Gary Koops and presently Cook Funeral Home directors Fred Cook. Brad Cook and Lee Cook. These individuals and their families or descendants will be honored at 1:30 p.m. Jeff Kniaz will direct the fall show, with incumbent Clerk Lora Wilson and Treasurer Loretta renewal proposal for four years for road Pixley, construction, upgrading and maintenance. all incumbent Republican Republicans. Trustee joined by • Prairieville — Incumbent Republican fellow Mark Doster will be challenged in the pri­ mary'by fellow Republican Tom Guthrie. on the ballot for two seats. There also will be an non-partisan candi­ be There will be three ballot proposals Aug. the Nov. 2 ballot. Incumbent Democratic Putnam District Library, three-fourths of a Clerk Normajean Campbell-Nichols will mill for fire equipment and one-fourth mill face for ambulance equipment. November. The three for two trustee seats Supervisor Jim Shannon Republican candidates, all Metheny are incum­ Nottingham and Lloyd Brown, incumbent Republican. The others, bents Goyings and newcomer Sharon Ritchie. Vickey Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. Treasurer Diana • Rutland — Supervisor Jim Carr, Clerk Phillips and trustees Franklin Beckwith, Robin McKenna and Treasurer Sandra Neil Wilder. Michael Smith and Robert Greenfield, all incumbent Republicans, are Bassett. unopposed. McKenna has resigned, though — Supervisor Patricia Albert, Linda Eddy-Hough and Treasurer Clerk Arlene Tonkin, all incumbent Republicans. Incumbent Republican John Woods and in is candidacy by planned last Thursday night. Republicans, Four all Dorothy Flint, Robert Lee. Gary Rogers nance and for fire protection and cemetery and Joe maintenance. Democrat Rod Ritsema in November. • Thornapple — Boysen. Treasurer Debra Buckowing and Clerk Susan Vliestra, all Republicans, unopposed. Six Republicans, November. will be in the race for four trustee seats, • Johnstown — Supervisor Robert Mack Republicans. Three Republicans, incum­ including Walter incumbents Eavey, Patrick Harrison, Michael Kelley and Rex Schad. They will be challenged by new­ comers Michael and Cravero Ross DeMaagd. • Woodland — Supervisor Bursley, Clerk Cheryl Allen, Treasurer join challenger Tonyia Tobias in the race Nancy Potter and trustees Tim Allen and for two trustees' seats. Clerk June Doster Lori Sutherland Austin, all Nickerson, both incumbent Republicans, arc unopposed. Two non-partisan Dowling Library • Maple Grove — Supervisor Rod Republicans unopposed. Also on the ballot will be a four-year millage renewal proposal for two mills for fire, cemetery and township. • Nancy Smith. Yankee McCrumb, Springs Clerk — Supervisor Al Janice Lippert, p.m. Thursdays. on Mondays. Wednesdays, and manent display will be unveiled to chron­ Prospective actors do not need to prepare icle the history of this business. The soci­ anything for auditions. Everyone will read ety is seeking any information, photo­ from the script Write-in candidates must file by Friday by Marde Westover Staff Writer In the primary elections on Tuesday. Aug. date and fill in the circle. Voters should try to stay as close the cor­ rect spelling of the name as they possibly can, or memorabilia related to the Anyone who knows of any post-high 3, voters can select their candidate from the with the election workers taking into consid­ funeral home business in Lake Odessa. school age adults from Barry County or the names printed on the ballot or they can opt to eration “voter intent" Anyone who can assist in any way with surrounding areas who might be interested write-in a candidate of their choice. this project is asked to contact Lynda should contact them and invite graphs Cobb at 616-374-7518. them to attend. For more information, call Norma Jean Acker at (269) 945-2332. Those unable to attend auditions may call Jeff Kniaz at (269) 945-8750 before Aug. appointment. Staff Writer Robin Hawthorne was appointed Rutland Township Clerk at a special public meeting Thursday night. Hawthorne will take over the position vacated by the resignation of Clerk Robin McKenna. She will fill the remainder of McKenna's term, which ends in November. then will determine who will fill the position Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 or 9 tory of the village over the years. A per­ by Marde Westover The results of the Nov. 2 general election Show dates are Sept 23. 24 and 25, with curtain at 7 p.m. that day for their contributions to the his­ Rutland Twp. selects clerk David bents Karen Doster and Jeffrey Warren will and Treasurer Karmen Robin Hawthorne incumbent and Timothy Weingartz (incumbent) will Republican incumbents, are unopposed. precinct delegate positions. Supervisor Donald likely assurance of a Democrat as a trustee Pierce, Clerk Carol 18 for Democrats Lyons, will be challenged by on the board. Democrats Charles Boulter Kathee and Bany County filed 27 incumbents, one mill each for road repair and mainte­ Ergang and Treasurer Lynette Wingeier all of If she gets enough Nov. 2 general election ballot. Supervisor total Robin votes, her name will apear instead on the in A Republicans in Hawthorne, who was appointed to the post Republican Meryl Peake will be challenged Brummel and her name will remain on the ballot. A write­ in November by Democrat Barbara Cichy. Larry Township in Republicans, all incumbent Democats and unopposed are • Hope Orangeville Praireville Township. date, Ken Craft, whose name will appear on 3, all four-year renewals, a half mill for the • Hastings Charter — of Steven Goebel and Julia Ann Carson, both will be a one and a half-mill There Republicans Jerry Reese and Mike Trahan will Goebel will face Republicans Linda Ribble and David Board candidates are Delmer Bachett and Rachel DuMouchel assisting. slots, trustee Darlene Robert Perino on Nov. 2. vs. former Supervisor Barbara Earl, both The two also collaborated on "The Man food and home town fun. two the Clerk Democrats Russ Stanton and Fred Lewis face Museum on Emerson Street Saturday. For supervise for runoff Democratic increase for four years for road mainte­ nance and a I 5-nill renewal for four years • Irving — There will be a rarity here, The Society has announced that plans are well the lor fire protection. • Castletoir — Supervisor Justin Cooley. There will be two millage renewals for ing lot is on the north side of the road. 12th Depot Day set for July 31 The towni4iip will ask for a two-mill DeMond Country Trail Association is sponsoring a 117 State St. Republicans. Incumbent Trail Association plans hike Aug. 7 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts are held information, township clerks were Alberta and Melvin in Rook mary by fellow Democrat Patricia Blauvelt. The Chief Noonday chapter of the North more edition of the Banner. Filing with their Thomas Republican Elden Shellenbarger. a.m. and ends at 1 For Incumbent • Orangeville — Democrat James Kahllo vs. mother and/or her parents fair that the Music begins for each session in the weekly series this summer will have the incumbent Harper will be challenged in the Aug. 3 pri­ The law takes effect on Oct. 1. The other remaining concert in the Treasurer all There were four more precinct delegates added to the list published in the May 13 will be challenged by fellow Republican ability by unmarried parents." Arts partisan candidate for constable. Library. if the child is bom out of wedlock, it is not Fountain series. Thornapple mary. Charles Misak is unopposed as the non­ one mill for fire and ambulance equipment, Incumbent 30. at the next session in the Fridays at the the posals for four years, one for one mill for dust control and road maintenance, one for November Thistle Dew. Fiddle & Celtic Music and Treasurer Robert Herold in the Aug. 3 pri­ Republican will entertain local crowds Friday, July Hastings and Daniels Forman, former will be challenged by There will be three millage renewal pro­ trustees Cary Smith and Cary Vandecar "It takes two people to make a child, and motes fairness and ensures greater account­ Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn Wilma Marlene nor’s support for this legislation, whicn pro­ series at about 11:30 • Carlton — Supervisor Brad Carpenter. Clerk Newell. R-Saranac. "I appreciate the gover­ Fountain Fridays series continuing both the support and education of the child and should bear the brunt of the costs." said ing lot and support. The township will have two millage pro­ for the child’s funeral expenses. frozen fruit bars are compliments of Edy’s and Felpausch. pregnancy-related apportion 3 to set up an on a more permanent basis. Hawthorne will be running as a write-in candidate in the Aug. 3 primary election. The board started with a field of seven applicants, several of whom withdrew their names before the selection discussion. Hawthorne has lived in the Hastings area all of her life, and she is an 18-year resident At the polls the election precinct inspectors of Rutland Township. She and her husband. In order for any votes to count for a write­ cannot tell voters the names of those running Marty, own Hawthorne Marine & Engine in candidate, the candidate must first file a as write-in candidates, they can only say that declaration of intent by 4 p.m. on Friday. July there are some write-ins candidates. 30. So voters who plan to vote for a write-in Service. She worked as a paraprofessional in the special education department at Hastings On the ballot beneath the pnnted names, candidate should come prepared knowing the High School and recently as a paraprofes­ there is a blank line where voters can place name of the write-in and the candidate’s cate­ sional in the the name of their write-in candidate. Voters gory District's severely cognitively impaired pro­ need to put in the name of the write-in candi- gram. Barry Intermediate School �The Hasting* Barner - Thureday. July 29. 2004 - Page 3 FORUM, continued from page 1 "I have respect for people and the press. I should have been eased in over several years He said it demonstrated "lack of leadership " want to keep things transparent. I’d like to County Clerk Deb Smith asked Callton if work as a positive force for the community.” County Surveyor Brian Reynolds asked all he is in favor of holding night meetings and if candidates about their positions on the 911 he has attended any of the County Board's and COA millage questions on the Aug. 3 pri­ ooce a month evening sessions. Callton acknowledged he hasn't attended mary ballot. night meetings, but that 's because of conflicts All expressed support for both questions, except Wing. Walters and Callton on the COA with meetings he already proposal for a half-mill levy. evening hours he offers as a local chiroprac­ has and with tor. He said he would change his scheduled if Wing said he didn't feel the COA has made be is elected. an adequate case for increasing the millage Gibson was questioned about his support from a quarter to a half mill. Wallen agreed. for Deputy Dar Leaf, who is challenging Callton said. “I believe in millages for cap­ ital expenditures, but not to support a budg­ incumbent Sheriff Steve DeBoer. et." Barry County Democratic Party Chairman sheriff." he said. “I'm not here to decide who's going to be Mel Goebel asked why the Civil War re­ Former Commissioner County Tom enactment was canceled this year at Charlton Wilkinson asked why the county decided io Park. "We didn't lose money last time." he said. levy the full allowed millage rate if it's in "I was told the park was to be a service to the healthy fund balance. such good Financial shape as reported, with a James answered, "Because of the economy people, not to be run as a business." and increased costs, it was determined we The re-enactors decided not come this year should levy the full amount (5.87 mills)." because the park announced it would charge She said the county had been only levying each of them camping fees. Neil replied, "It's not an obligation for Howard "Hoof Gibson Chariton Park to go into deficit for an event." He added the Civil War event means lots of 4.89 until this year. "The people voted that we could levy up Io “It was a very unfortiuutc development" overtime for employees, extra plumbing, VanNortwick said. "Unlike other board mem­ cleanup and other costs. bers. I attend nearly every event at Chariton “This doesn't mean we don't warn the Civil He said when he was on the Parks and Rec the costs." Neil said. ’'They didn't want to Commission he "did a kx more than just come negotiate. They walked out on us... There's to the meetings." Audience member Donald Wiggins asks Incumbent commissioner for the fourth time to explain their private, secret meeting of April 14 while his wife, Kathy, listens. year and pointed to what’s been happening in Lansing hi the last several yean. Kathy Wiggins asked Callton about his VanNortwick said the decision to charge camping fees was sudden and the charges expensive vehicles and equipment" Wing noted that he voted against levying the full millage. Neil said the millage levy goes down every Park." War re-enactors, we just want them to share about 1500 of them who come here with their that full amount." she said. position on per diems and health care benefits for whai amounts to a part-time job. He replied. “I was of the opinion it was too much, but I've changed my mind a little." He said he's been checking with officials in other similar counties and has learned Barry County might not be out of line. Heather Reed asked for commissioners' opinions about installing another traffic light near Wal-Mart, which she said is a dangerous traffic area. Walters suggested widening the road and said it's problem a for the Michigan Department of Transportation. James said she was instrumental in getting the current light installed at the intersection of M-37 and Heath Road. “I don't have an answer as to how we can help.” she said, adding she is open to sugges­ tions. Barb Cichy asked why county residents soon will be asked for millage for farm land preservation while overlooking huge taxpay­ ers suds as lake property owners. Wing answered, “Dr question is, how much do are value agriculture and do we warn to mitigate some of these (farm land) prob­ Challengers Marfin Walters (left) and Dr. Michael Calfton ponder a question from a member at the audience. ■ ' 1 J.m little bit of money is all had. We’re asking them if it's a legitimale issue." ,U'A -cil.-i lems... 1 don’t think asking the residents for a Commissioner Ken Neil answers a question at the forum while Commissioner Sandy James listens. Hastings charges for accepting outside waste receives criticism for the local church softball league. by Heather A. Reed Kalamaroo WWTP al $67.4) per 1000 gallons; the added expense of disposal at the City of SlaffWriter in Wyoming. $6170 per 1,000 gallons, and in Hastings WWTP would make the costs unaf­ Hrttings's charges for accepting septagc from Three Rivers the cost is $4110 per 1.000 gal­ fordable to many residents. outssie the city came under criticism Monday lons. These other plants offset the costs of main­ City Council members took the questions Troops" project Sept 18. The only requirement nighi at the City Council meeting. taining the WWTP by charging the septage under advisement and will bring the issue up made by the council was that the food vendor be Jot Lyons of Lyons Septic Tank Service pumpers for disposal so they do not have to raise again for review of the fees at one of the next limited to one and the net proceeds from their raises some questions about the Hastings waste­ the taxes on the residents who have sewers. council meetings. sales be donated as part of the fund raising event. waler treatment plant charging 19 cents per gal­ These three plants include testing in the fee. lon while the Gun Water Authority Authority’s is • Agreed to a request from the Hastings Jaycees for use of Tyden Park fora" Support the • Adopted two ordinances, after their second In other business. the City Corneil: "Does Hastings just not warn it (residential • Heard Tammy Pennington of the Barry readings, to allow the City Council to accept a septage)? Are they making it so costly that no County Commission on Aging presentaiion service foe in lieu of taxes for the affordable one will comply with the law. or are you (the about the millage increase request on the Aug 3 housing all the septic tank pumpers in Bany and Eaton city) just messing with the local pumpers?" primary ballot The current millage being levied Woodlawn Avenue. counties about changes in procedures on time of asked Lyons. “For a senior citizen the cost could is a quarter of a min. This was a 10-year levy, • AwanBed bids for the 2004/2005 sidewalk, sale inspectioes. The law in Michigan stales that be enormous. 1 have had more than one person which expired this year. This is the first increase cub. and gutter program, the 2004 street line if a septic tank is pumped within 15 road miles tell me that they will let it run on the ground they have asked for in 14 yean of collecting tur painting program, and the asphalt paving of of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). it before they would pay those types of fees." senior milliage. South Dibble Street only five centgs per gallon. Lyons nosed that a letter had been sent out to "Currently, there are no WWTPs in Eaton must be disposed of at that plant jThe problem is that there ate only two ^WTPs in the area that accept residential sep- About 63 of Michigan's 83 counties currently units to be constructed on East • Heard from Hastings City Police Chief Jetty County that accept residential septage." accord­ levy services. Sarver, his monthly report and the three prepared ing to Eric Pessell of the Environmental Health Pennington said. Those that don't mostly fund traffic control orders for consideration by the the services from the county's general fund. council. Traffic Control Order *191 and *192 Uge, the Gun Lake Wuer Authority sod the City Division of the Barry Eaton District Health of Hastings WWTP. The Gm Lake site accepts ieptage for a flat fee of $.05 per gallon or $50 Department. "All waste is cither land applied or per 1.000 gallons with testing of samples for pol­ The current effort within the Bany-Eaxon. pre-treated via press method and land filled." County millage for senior citizen Barry County’s current milliage genenaes will accommodate die proposed four-way stops about $25 per senior citizen. They are asking for to be installed at the comer of Church and C oun the additional funds to expand their programs streets and the corner of Jefferson and Conn and services. streets. Traffic Control Order *193 will regulate lutants included. The City of Hastings charges Kalamazoo 19 cents per gallon or $190 per 1.000 gallons and Departments has been to require that all homes * Heard requests for and approved use of fish traffic ar the intersection of Thornhill Court and the testing is not included. and Allegan Health served by septic systems have the tank pumped Hatchery Park for various company picnics, Briar Hill Drive in the new plat of North Ridge For a resident just outside the city of Hastings ar the time of sale, if not within the last three including the Viking Corporation for Aug. 21 Esutes. who has a septic tank, that could mean $14) or years. The health departments alsoare requiring and Bliss, Clearing Niagra on Aug 25. more added to the cost of the service for dispos- septic pumpers to submit cards documenting the al. Lyons argued that for a person on a fixed pumping to ttxir offices when it’s in conjunction income, that could be the difference in price of a with a time of sale inspection. prescription medication or groceries for two By The current recommendation is to have septic tanks pumped every the to five years. With costs weeks. comparison, the cost of disposal in ■Approved requests for use of the ball fields OPEN HOUSE SUNDav BUCUS? ’ The next council meeting is Monday, Aug. 9. Joe Lyons Of Lyons Septic Tank Service brought up the problems of costs st the City of Hastings wastewater treat­ ment plant ■ at 7:30 p.m. W 17 I IS I INC, 2 4 3M ranging between $150 to $300 for the service. r M 4) vlvt V45PVCS NEW LISTING Hastings Clerk conies from Tecumseh interim superintendent. by Heather A. Reed His education includes a master of arts in Staff Writer Tom Emery of Tecumseh has been appoint­ educational administration and policy from City the University of Michigan, a master of Easi­ ed new Hastings Clerk-Treasurer- Finance Director, starting Monday. Aug. 2. Emery succeeds Joe Young, who earlier this summer accepted an offer he could not refuse as the Oxford Village Manager. Young filled ness administration from Columbia bachelor of industrial University, and a He end his wife, Patricia, have been mar­ the position after Everil Manshum retired in ried for 27 years. Patricia is currently director April of this yra. of music at the “The city received around 35 resumes,” Presbyterian Church in Tecumseh, but plans on looking in Hastings said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. “And we for a position within a church or school music feel we have hired the most qualified person department. They have two daughters, Sarah, for the job." who is a single and a student at Calvin Emery's resume includes experiences in College, and Kathryn, who is married and an leadership, financial management, informa­ epidemiologist They have no grandchildren tion systems; and operating facilities in the private sector, he also will serve the city as its as of yet. They are currently looking at homes for coordinator for freedom of Information Act sale here in Hastings. requests. Emery’s “1 want the public to know I am an open, includes approachable person who will do what it takes Jefferson School in Monroe County, where he to get the job done." Emery said. “If I do not was director of business and finance and know the answer to a problem. 1 will work to superintendent of schools. It also includes find the solution to the best of my ability. employment history Tecumseh Public Schools, where he was exec­ utive director of finance and operations, and NEW I IS TINE administration from Kettering University. “This is a beautiful city to live in and 1 can­ not wait to get to work.” lmmm* MNto • ya a t ommmm MMM. IM'S MM tagtoa. MMf TUX-MI - Crttofi re*, SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL tSTATE CHANGE CAll TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIOENTIAl CONSULTATION 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 269-945-0824 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings �Page 4 - Thursday, July 29, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Don’t be swayed by half•truths in sheriff’s race ence would solidify my desire to slay as far employment. This has been decided in union 1 am writing this letter, first as a citizen, away from the political arena as possible. arbitration and further proven in federal conn. second as a voter and third as a campaign However, my desire for the truth to be clearly I encourage anyone who has questions on this manager for Sheriff Steve DeBoer. stated outweighs any cynicism. to get a copy of the judge's decision and read To the editor: 1 am not a political person, but I joined 1. Steve DeBoer is not a drunk nor an alco­ Sieve’s campaign because he is a friend and holic, as anyone who knows him would attest. there was no basis for the claims made by Mr. has done a good job as sheriff of Barr) 2. DeBoer is not anti gun. He was a certi­ Leaf in his lawsuit. The ruling found no rea­ fied instructor for the NRA for years and has sonable conclusion that either Plaintiff s (Mr. become disenchanted, like many others in Leaf's) viewpoint on carrying concealed Luths and outright lies that I have encoun­ recent years, with their support of bullets weapon? or his association with Dave Stevens tered during this campaign. They have unfor­ designed to penetrate police body armor and medvaled the sheriff's decision not to keep tunately become so rampant that I feel the fully automatic weapons. him in the school liaison position and/or his To the editor: the support of many law enforcement person­ only way to address them is in a letter to the 3. DeBoer did not violate Dar Leaf’s rights To say that your July 15 front page "news nel in our county, current and retired. editor. If I were a cynical person, this experi­ and in no way retaliated against him in his story’ about Dar Leaf’s suit being dismissed I’m honored to know him, and will give was a cheap shot and its timing has angered him my vote. Please help end politics as usual many folks would be an understatement. in Barry County, and say yes to Dar Leaf for Nearly everyone I’ve spoken with thinks sheriff on Aug. 3. that your one-sided and biased reporting has Mark Brandli, failed to be the political bombshell you and Delton the incumbent sheriff had obviously hoped for. and may have backfired. Had I not already bceri a supporter of Dar Leaf before reading this story. I believe it would have won me over to his side on general principles, as I hope it has many others. I will admit to being a single issue voter when 1 feel it is incredibly important, such as a candidate being a staunch supporter of our Second Amendment rights, and particularly our legal right to lawful concealed carry and the right to self defense, which Dar Leaf is Library project benefits everyone To the editor: The Hastings Public Library has been rais­ ing funds to build a new facility. The current building is too small, lacks handicapped facilities and adequate parking. without a doubt. But there are many more reasons why I and so many other people from all walks of life support Dar Leaf for sheriff. He is an honor­ able person, well liked and trusted by his friends, fellow officers, and the staff and stu­ dents of most of Bany County's schools. He rience as a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy alone, as well as serving as police chief of Freeport, and a patrolman in Lake Odessa. Middleville and Nashville, and as a former EMT. 1 think he is the type of person who will lead his people by example, bolding himself teamwork and supporting accomplishment. I was really Impressed with Dr. Michael Callton, Marlin Walters, Jeff VanNortwick 1 attended the First Friday forum and not he was very specific that if he gets elected tion. including plaintiff's. Judge Fisher con­ that he would reduce or eliminate the salaries, sulted with his two judicial colleagues and jected to the other commissioners and the health benefits, per diem pay, travel and the three court administrators and advised the public for years. retirement for a part-time job of county com­ missioner. The pay for the Hastings City In conclusion, do we want to elect a sheriff is outrageous because everyone knew of of Council members is only 10% of that for the who does not have the common sense to this forum for weeks. I hope the voters of his county commissioners. When both govern­ dstrict sec the light and vote in candidates ments went to a manager form of govern­ who have new. fresh ideas and show up for a ment, the large salaries have become no pjblic forum. longer necessary. The other incumbent candidates. Neil. get out and vote on Aug. 3 because they have I wish that all county commission districts is not asking for a tax increase to fund the delinquent tax fund. The incumbents were had the same opportunity of candidates to new building. They are. however, asking the able to build a Health Department/COA com­ vote for. community for donations to make this new plex without the vote of the people. They sure Theodore F. Bustance, facility possible. will not refund the costs back to the taxpay­ Hastings tribution. the new library would soon be a government and there is no doubt there is a need for change in many areas. But the sher­ iff's department isn't the place we need to start. Please be careful. Bany County voters, in our zeal for change that we do not. as ers. bath water." It is my hope that any election be rooted in facts, not half-truths and outright lies. I ask that every voter take an honest look al the facts and make their own informed decision Citizens must follow the rules for signs Aug. 3. I consider it a privilege Io live in a country To the editor: signs, graduation, birthday or reception signs. where we have the right to decide our elected In Mr. Fred Jacobs* "sign of the times The people who place the signs feel they are as important as die political signs. officials and make our voice heard. I take that comes to Hastings" editorial, I must say I agree and disagree. Rules, laws and ordinances were created I also am a patriotic American who also right very seriously, that is why I needed tn write this letter. Allegations and accusations are not the same as facts and truth. for a reason. feels the signs are a great indicator of people In response to the code enforcement officer Gary Buckland. Donna VanWingea caring about the election process and the peo­ simply moving the signs a few inches or feet, Dowling Hastings ple who are running for a political office. I the signs that he takes are on city property or agree that signs are a great reminder of the right of ways. He doesn't have the authority or upcoming primary on Aug. 3. right to go onto someone s property without Barry County and deserves our support. promote more safety programs in our schools, law while in uniform and on the county's pay­ roll? Grandma said, "throw the baby out with the than a library? We want our children to If everyone in the community made a con­ know not to circulate a petition for the CCW There is a move for change in all levels of I encourage all the voters of the county to taxes with they got millions in the special mean the things we say. sheriff that they preferred Dave DeMaagd To say he had other obligations on that lime the $5 million they need. The Library Board show the young people of Bany County we sheriff testified he brought Chief Judge James Fisher the names of three applicants for die court officer posi­ confirmed his arrogant style that he has pro­ some real good choices that could clearly read and doing well in school. It's time we officer position. The and especially Howard (Hoot) Gibson in that offer a change for Barry County. cy. We tell them the importance of learning to to why plaintiff was not selected for the court hiving Jeff MacKenzie, the chairman of the offer the voters secret meetings and raise our understand the value of education and litera­ position. The judge went so far as to say on challenge the sheriffs testimony with regard County Board of Commissioners, present just vately raised more than 2 million dollars of reality. This is a project that truly benefits Dar Leaf is the type of person who will To the editor: give the voter a real choice. They would not and those around him to a higher standard, encouraging Elect fresh new voices on County Board James and Wing, have challengers who will What is more important to a community decision not to place him in the court officer page 15. Plaintiff has even less evidence to The library has purchased a site and pri­ has 15 years of working knowledge and expe­ It eloquently states I would like to address some of the haif- County. Article on Leafs lawsuit was biased it, just as I have done work to uphold the letter of the law. and not be swayed by local political insiders. He has Where we differ is, I feel the laws or ordi­ their permission. nances were placed there for a reason. I feel we, as responsible people, should 1 do agree it seems like the City is playing Know Your County Commissioners) take the initiative to find out where we can u hard ball with the signs, but poetical signs are can't place signs, and save both the city and not the only signs the city deals with on any the people some time. lb the editer: Kathy Davis, given day. There are realtor signs, garage sale signs, District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Dor. Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thornapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (289) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 4 a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville, Mich. 49344. phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-U498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton. Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884. Be a good citizen and vote Aug. 3 Hastings Be a loy«i Am-iican citizen and vote Tuesday, Aug. 3. Keep open your mind strictly to who would advertisemen'. signs, going out of business do the best job as an elected official Know, despite what others would dictate to ‘ Q' WfiWtJS A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: J you. that you alone have the right to choose; it's your private and political choice. Don't just sit or stand there, get out and vote! Be kind to yourself and vote on Aug. 3. Tl» Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. Justine McLean. Hastings The requirements are: • AR letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wifi be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. Sheriff DeBoer shows respect To the editor: “Rerpect" conies to mind in reference to the man who holds the office of Barry County Sheriff. The dictionary defines "respect" as • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. consideration for." • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature wHI not be published or will be edited heavily. Sheriff Steve • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor sach writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. follows: "to feel honor or esteem for. to show I have never, and I do mean never, heard DeBoer utter any epithet, rebuking another human being in such a man­ ner as I have been privy to rend lately per­ taining »the upcoming election. Sheriff DeBoer further exhibits character­ istics of integrity, humility, and honesty. He has opened his heart, the door al the sheriff's office and home many limes to those who have a need. Julie L. Jarvis, Hastings Public Opinion: How to get more people to vote? The primary election is on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Turnout is not anticipated to be high. What do you think can be done to get more people out to vote. Responses to our weekly question. Um Haotiaga Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Proaidafll Frederic Jacoba Vtoa •NEWSROOM* David T. Vbung (Edtor) Elaine Gitoart (Assistant Edtor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Cathy Ruater Brett Bremer Marde Westover Fran Favorman Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Mary Frayer Pam Marsh Mavis Davis Betty Goodenough Samantha Hoyle Thelma Soya Nashville Rutland Township Nashville Hastings Nashville Delton I would like to sec more I think it would be help­ I think more people were We keep I think we have to do a I think if the politicians advertising of local issues ful if there was a page in aware of local issues, they reminding people that an better job letting people would stop bashing each on television. All you hear the would vote. election is coming. I think know about the issues so other in the press and in and see is about the presi­ shows who is running and Everyone is responsible to that it sneaks up on people that people who don’t usu­ advertisements more peo­ dential elections. what they stand for. all in be informed and for voting. and they mean to vote but ally vote like me become ple would vote because S29 par year ateeMws then don't. more they would not be turned POSTMASTER Sand addreaa chmgsa to: PO BoaB Reminder which one place. It is hard when you see an ad for one per­ son on one page and for someone else on another. go out to need to like my husband who always votes. off by the politics. ChaaMad ada accaplad Monday through Friday. *00 unto 530 pjn Scott Ommen DanBuerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacoba Subacrlptton Ralaa: 525 par j«ar» Barry County S27 per year in adfonng counts* Haaanga. Ml 4805^0602 Second Qaaa Postage Paid al Haaanp. Mi 4S06B �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29, 2004 - Page 5 SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE A LONGSTREET, LLP County spending patterns disturbing Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility One of government's most important duties involves good stew­ MacKenzie and Clare Tripp, serve in leadership positions. By law, Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law ardship of the public's money, but what we’ve been seeing over the only one board representative is necessary — and cheaper for tax­ you to be at least 65 years old and a U.S. citi­ firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee <4 Longstreet, last number of years in Barry County has left too much to be zen. There is no financial needs test to quali­ payers. • It was reported last fall that a potential legal issue with a COA LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas fy. Medicare Part A pays for hospital care and of estate planning, long term care planning, The Bany County Board of Commissioners has shown a disturb- volunteer might be settled out of court by appointing a special panel Medicare Part B helps pay doctors bills. elder law, nursing home rights, business trans­ itg pattern of spending unwisely or collectively making decisions of citizens. That very same free advice was suggested in this space Medicare is NOT designed to pay for a long actions. real estate and general civil/criminal foil enrich board members themselves at public expense. several months ago and ignored. The county decided instead to pay term stay in a skilled nursing facility, although law. desired. Yes, I’m aware of stories about what good financial shape the an attorney to come up with the very same suggestion. county is in right now, but there have been troubling decisions made • Speaking of ignored advice, it was suggested here that the that lead to serious questions about common sense in spending. The emergency management coordinator's position be eliminated in the board gave us some bad examples about a decade ago by spending wake of the firing of John Hislop. Instead, the county opted to con­ far too much money on a misdemeanor investigation of purported tinue to help fund a $38,000 a-year job that probably could be han­ personal misconduct at the old animal shelter and by blowing at least $32,000 in one year on the infamous Small Government Consultants for virtually nothing in return. dled by a combination of very capable area public safety officials in tandem at no extra public expense. This is no reflection on die new director, just a good business To be sure, that was a different board, and the only holdover from decision. It's a hard look at economics in hard economic times. under certain circumstances (i.e. rehabilita­ In a multiple part series. Mr. Longstreet will discuss the most common questions he encoun­ ters regarding nursing home costs and the tion) Medicare may pay for up to 100 days of skilled nursing care. Medicaid is a program run by foe State of Medicaid program. He can be reached at 269­ Michigan and administered by the various ■ offices of the Family Independence Agency 945-3495 or rlongstreetGsiegelhudson.com. for Barry County). in Hastings Most families are amazed and frightened to (located learn that the average cost of a nursing home Michigan Medicaid rules are different in many in foe State of Michigan is $5,250 per month. respects to foe rules of other states. Medicaid those days to now is Sandy James. But the current group also is •The County Board last winter decided to levy the full amount of Because of foe escalating costs of long term eligibility is based in significant part on finan­ making some foolish decisions in use of our money in the last cou­ millage allowed by law rather than accept a tax rollback, a move care and the stress most families feel when cial need. You must be both income and asset that is costing taxpayers more than $900,000. Now county officials dealing with a loved-one entering a nursing eligible to qualify for Medicaid. are crowing about how much money they have in the fond balance home, it is no surprise that misconceptions once eligible, not only will Medicaid pay for and dxy're trying to tell us they have demonstrated fiscal responsi­ about the Medicaid program abound in an almost all of your uncovered hospital and doc­ bility. already confusing situation. tor bills, but, more importantly, it will fund ple of years. Seven items to be considered by citizens of Barry County: • The clerk, treasurer and prosecuting attorney in 2002 decided not to adopt the consensus of both local Democratic and Republican parties to reduce the number of commissioners from eight to five. These seven examples come to mind qi’ite readily and there may They instead opted to continue with an eight-member board, despite be others. There seems to be a pattern here, and I find it disturbing. submission of a five-member redistricting plan, endorsed by the These are points to ponder as we approach the primary election chairmen of both local parties. Reducing the commission by three Tuesday, Aug. 3. airendy qualified for Medicaid because I have a Medicare card? To clarify incumbent points your long-term care costs in eligible nursing homes for an unlimited period of time. THIS ARTICLE & OTHER INFORMATION Medicaid are two very different programs. years in per diems, salaries, health insurance and retirement bene­ Instead, all eight county commissioners* seats were spared with­ I thought I Although similar in name. Medicare and could have saved taxpayers up to a million dollars over the next 10 fits. Frequently Asked Question: However, Medicare is a federal program that requires MAY BE VIEWED AT: WWW.SIEGEUiUDSQN.COM out particularly good reason, except perhaps to keep all of their jobs and benefits. Of course, the County Board members supported I wish to make it clear once again that I have absolutely no quar­ rel with the current group of county elected officials. As staled keeping the eight-member board. • The old Peace Community Church property at Woodlawn and before, my problem has been with the process of "anointing,’’ in Broadway sat dormant for several years until it was purchased by a which public servants step down before their term is over and have local businessman and then resold to the county for a healthy prof­ their successor appointed in order to enjoy the advantage of incum­ it Was this businessman a savvy salesman, or was he selling to an bency. I have not been saying foe people now serving in the county elect­ uneducated customer? The Board of Commissioners already had purchased nearly a block of residences in downtown Hastings for future expansion, but decided instead to use the former church property for the site of a new Health Department facility and to remodel the old church ed officials are unworthy of their offices. I find them to be eminent­ ly qualified. But I would rather see them elected from the get-go. I'd rather see their predecessors retire at foe end rather than the middle of their terms and then let voters elect the successors. building into a home for the Commission on Aging. They spent In a recent First Friday forum. Sheriff Steve DeBoer was asked more than $3 million from the delinquent tax fund and disregarded this very question and he pledged that if elected he will fulfill the four-year term of office and not leave early to run for another posi­ public opinion on the matter. • The board a few years ago presented the Barry County Road Otherwise, we might as well pass a law to have the positions of Commission with a surprise $200,000 gift that wasn't even asked sheriff, register of deeds, clerk, drain commissioner, surveyor, pros­ for. I’ve been opposed to government acting like Santa Claus with ecuting attorney and treasurer appointed. It would get rid of the mis­ taxpayers' money. And then again this past year, they’ve awarded a taken belief we truly elect them. surprise Christmas gift of more than $40,000 to Charlton Park. The officials I've been speaking out against for quite . ome time I don’t question whether the Road Commission or Charlton Park now are legislative rather than department heads or administrators. was in need, I just have a problem with the board making these Regardless. I hereby urge everyone to take part in the democrat­ kinds of decisions without communicating properly with al) depart­ ic process next Tuesday. Primaries usually attract only about 25 per­ ment heads and with the public. cent of registered voters to the polls, which means somebody who • Board members continue to serve loo often on appointed public gets 13 percent wins all the way through Novtcqbft. So it’s entirely boards and commissions at extra taxpayer expense. In doing so, they receive per diem payments and possible our elected officials will not receive as much to 87 percent reimbursements. mileage of the potential vote. Volunteers, by definition, serve out of the goodness of their hearts of the is best examples the Parks ■ « Remember Abraham Lincoln’s comment that if you don’t partic­ for the department itself and are not compensated. One tion. I applaud his honesty and plan to hold him to his promise. and ipate in the process, you give away your power to those who do. Recreation Commission, where three County Board members, Ken Neil, Jeff Tuesday is the time to act. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Land use issues critical in vote School systems regret losing Deputy Leaf To the editor: the Sheriff Syeve DeBoer has stated publicly Hastings. Maple Valley and Lakewood school that Deputy Dar Leaf was removed from his districts have reported Deputy Leafs per­ position as school liaison officer because "he turned in reports late, and had not acted on the Delton-Kellogg, Thomapple-Kellogg. formance was outstanding in his duties as -hool liaison officer. Letters were sent on his sheriff s request to involve more children in behalf summer programs." Commissioners. The county administrator However, from to the Barry County Board the advised foe writers of these letters that foe Michigan Department of Community Health board had no involvement in the assignment confirmed Ron that the Clevinger Barry County grant of officers at foe sheriff's department, and received "high marks' in the administration that is the sole responsibility of the sheriff. of foe grant by Leaf. County Administrator Michael Brown for­ Deputy Leaf cared enough about Bany County youth to go above and beyond his warded the letters to the sheriff's office for consideration and response. responsibilities by taking foe initiative to get These letters of support, obtained through up at 4:30 a.m. most rroraings so that he foe Freedom of Information Act, are available could knock on a number of students' doors to for ensure they were up in time to attend school. jchartwell@voyager.net. Review these letters He also provided students with rides to school and decide for yourself that foe best candidate your review by contacting me for sheriff is Deputy Dar Leaf and cast your students by attending their athletic and spe­ vote accordingly on Aug. 3. cial events at school. Johnny Hartwell, Students, parents and administrators from Nashville How many candidates for the county commis­ sion or for township offices have stated their posi­ CITY OF HASTINGS tions on future land use, purchase of development rights or preservation of natural resources? ORDINANCE *383 Which office seekers have evidenced knowl­ 'Dear editor: edge of and interest in the new master plan being devised for Barry County and will keep con­ stituents informed about its progress? I am supporting Dar Leaf for sheriff for a the seminars on land use being scheduled for There was Former very simple reason, be is a man of integrity Speaker m foe House Chuck Perricone. and will bring back good wholesome values State Rep. Sue Tabor and Fred Trost from to foe sheriff’s department. Michigan Out of Doors. He will not be above the law, but will set foe example of the law. of Barry County September and October? Voters need to know if their representatives will again, those that live amongst us and are our friends. This Aug. 3 endorsed him, that will tell you a lot of what vote for a refreshing change, vote for Dar be is all about I was reading the signed ban­ Leaf. Ponds Family Project on Woodtawn Avenue.) A complete copy of Ordtoonco *363 is avaHabte lor inspection at the City Cterfos Office, City Hal. 201 E. State Street, Heatings, Mtehigen. treasure, or simply watch as urban sprawl nibbles away at all comen of the county. The officials we elect can make a huge differ­ ence. Kensinger Jones, ner at the fair and while looking at the names Waller Herwanh, on it I knew I had chosen foe right man. From Battle Creek Baltimore Township Moved by Townsend, second by Cybuteki that Ordinance No. 383 ba adopted. Yeas: Bowers, Cybuteki. Hawtons, Jasperse, McIntyre, Townsend, Tubbs and May Nays: None Steam Absent: foe law enforcement community, it read like "who’s who" of law enforcement: An Ordinance to provide tor a service charge in leu of taxes tor a proposed multiple family dwefiing project tor person of low income to be financed for assisted pursuant to the provisions of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966. as amended. (TX Development for Hastings try to protect the "rural values* that are Barry’s I want to see our boys petroling the roads look at the people who have If you How many have signed up, oc will sign up, for Wilder and the list is as long as my arm. I. Sherlyn Courtney, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day of July 2004 is available at the City Clerk's Office. Sheriff David Wood. Undersheriff Jim Orr. DetJSgt. Sherlyn Courtney Ken DeMott, DetJSgt. Skip Howell, Sgt. Deputy City Cterk Richard Barnum, Deputy Gary Sunior. and 09633741 Deputy Sue Delcotto just to name a few of the many. From the community of neighbors were Dutch and Vonda Cappon. Bruce and Phyllis Daniels, Rod Goebel. Jerry Pastoor, Dick and Mary Landon, Niel and Nancy Fekkes knows her legal stuff 7b the editor: In a few days you will be asked to vote for who will sit on the Probate Judge bench. All the candida:es are good, honest people, CITY OF HASTINGS Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST RATE PRODUCT JO Yew Fued 30 Year Fixed ■ Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Yew Fixed - Biweekly ft 000 6 123 5 750 5X75 15 Yew Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM 5.375 5 500 5.125 5 000 4 500 ORDINANCE *384 POINTS APR 000 0 00 6 060 6.174 0.00 000 000 000 0 00 000 000 5.429 5.944 5.473 5390 5.239 7.732 6.363 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! but one above all has the qualities that is needed to fill that position and that is Judge 269-945-2401 An Ordinance to provide tor a service charge in beu of taxes tor a proposed multipie family dwefiing project tor person of low income to be financed tor assisted pursuant to the provisions of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, as amended. (TX Development for Hastings Ponds Senior Project on Woodlawn Avenue.) A complete copy of Ordfnence 4384 is avafiabte tor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hal. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance will take effect and will be m fuh force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Sanner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Townsend, second by Hawkins that Ordinance No . 384 be adopted. Yeas: Bowers. Cybuteki. Hawkins, Jaspers®. McIntyre, Townsend. Tubbs and May Stephanie Fekkes. I have known her for many Nays: None years and all you have to do is look at her Absent: Bloam eyes, they are the windows to her soul. She has the knowledge and abilities to do the job. I know. 1 have worked with her when she was an attorney and she knows her stuff. Donald W. Miller. Retired police officer, Hastings All rate* effective ax oT 7'll 04 Aaoual Pcrrtot^e Ran (APR) ve beMd <x> a kan amraa of J100.000 nd ax foUowx JOyr filed baaed on 3*0 nwethb of S5W3S. JO w filed br»eekl> pronenu baaed oa *29 bmcekN payments oT$M4 42 20 yr fixed baaed oa 240 tnuauhly payments oT $7U2 0*. 20 yr fixed braeaUy baaed on 444 bmvakly paymenti of $JM»* 15 yr fixed baaed oe IM) mooddypayweatx of U10 47. 15 yr fixed biweekly bawd on J45 btweefcly pxymentx oT$40B 22 ' yr balkxxi bcaad on M monthly paymetta of $544 49 with final payment of $d.1| I J9 J yr ARM bred on W monthly payment. of $5*7 79 for the fire 3* inoetiw. then the payments are .arubie I yr ARM baaed <• MO monAly payment! of $506 2* fix the firrf 12 moatbs. then payments are.anaHc ‘ at and spent many evening hours of support to To the editor: Leafs supporters' list a ‘who’s who’ of I. Sherlyn Courtney, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day of July 2004 is available al the City Clerk’s Office Sheriyn Courtney Deputy City Cleric 09633743 �Page 6 - Thursday. July 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 I Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Russell M. Waters, Sr. | DELTON - Russell M. Waters, Sr., age 56, of Delton, passed away Friday. July 23.2004, at his home. He fought a courageous battle with cancer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pauor. Sieve Olmilead (616) 751-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 ml; Sunday School 11:0 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study ft Prayer Tone Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scon. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church website www. hopeum.org Church Fax Na 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary, Delilah Benueo. Office hours, WedJThun., 9 am. to I p.m Sunday Morning: 9:30 ajn Sunday School. 10:45 ajn. Morning Worship Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffcrwn. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 ajn and IIOO a.tn.. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hastmp. Mich. W Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages. Monnag Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adali Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m ; Sunday School. 9:30 LOL EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.' 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center Si). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe IU. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 *m and 10 a_m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.tr. Sunday School Hour. 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.-00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Bren: Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship I IO) a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Warship 10 a.m.-11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dunne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p in. For more information call the church office. WCODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 a.m service 6 p.m. Senshine PreScbooi (ages 344). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am.. 12-2:30 pjn. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal al 6 p.m.). Wednesday 64 pjn. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 ft 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hartwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 1100 am Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http '/www churchseek/net'church/a ndrcwmatt/ or email ns at rtrevhustwickWyahoo com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White, Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all age*. 10 45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service. 700 pjn. Sr. Hign Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 ajn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting ■ the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M -66 tooth of Assyria Rd.. NMhvilk.Mkh 49073. Sun. Prase ft Worship 10:30 am. 6.00 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club far boys ft girts ages 4-11 Piston David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For mfarmifioa call 1-616-731-5194 or I -517452-1106. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 314 E .Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. W—lay Mam Ut am. Rm Friday Holy Hour 5 pun.-Mam 6 pjn. Rm Saturday Holy Hour 8 ajn Maas 9 ajn. Cuafmmiama: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mas*. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Box P.O. 95. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 H ASTLNGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Hastings. Michigan Township, Ingham County Surviving are: Elizabeth Arnold and Juma 1948, the son of Stewart and Viola (Willison) first, always willing to help anyone. Waters and grew up in the Delton area, grad­ world needs more people like Larry. uating from high school. He was preceded in death by his parents and law. Malone and Agnes Pulling. Darrell and a nephew. Paul Scott Norris. Laura Pulling. Clyde Jr. and Juanita Pulling. He married Sandra Frost on Sept 17,1966 and for all 37 years they had lived in the Delton area. Surviving are The Ardis and Bill Keezer, brothers and sisters-in- children four and Elma Jarvie; sista and brother-in-law Joel Surviving grandchildren are: David and (Stephanie) Norris of Hastings, Tony Norris Sherry Arnold, Mark and Kathy Jarvie, Susan Russell was a wonderful husband, father of Bowling Green, KY, Marisa (Nathan) (Arnold) and Roga Trowbridge, Deborah and grandfather and loved fanning, fishing, Derusha of Vermontville, Brooke Norris of (Arnold) and Robert Hicks, Dr. Joy (Jarvie) tainting, camping and going out to eat with Kalamazoo and their mother, Debbie Norris and Tun Redmond, Ned and Eve Arnold, and family and friends. of Hastings; two Tracy grandchildren, Joseph Jarvie. Great-grandchildren are: He worked for Harvey Enzian, Richland Havens-Norris and Erin Derusha, and anoth­ (David’s) Dr. Emily Arnold and Brendan Elevator. 20 years, Terra/Hamilton Farm er expected grandbaby; life partner David Glakin, Dr. Jessica and Kyle Jacobs. Kathleen Bureau in Martin. Andrea Jarvie; (Deborah's) John and Sarah Surviving besides his wife. Sandra, are his Norris of Celina, TN, and Paul Norris of Hicks; (Susan’s) Seth Trowbridge; (Joy’s) children. Tenia (Jeff) Rue of Richland; Tim Battle Creek; loyal companion. Beau; special James, Levi, and Joelle Redmond; (Ned’s) ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (Stacy) Waters of Richland; Russ (Thrcsa) friends, Michelle Poole, Kathy Miller, Beth Deborah, Mary, Thaddeus, and Waters, Jr. of Banfield; five grandchildren, Anderson. Lee and Tom Ruth, and Eric and Arnold, and great-great-grandson Gabriel Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A Christopher, Jeffary, Zach, Travis and Alex; Sara Lange; several nieces and nephews. Jacobs. DeMunter Sunday School 9:15 am •Worship 10 ajn. miswon of St. Rote Catholic Church. sister. Marie (Ernest) Hughs; brother, Jerry Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 a-m. Waters; and many nieces and nephews. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 301 E State Rd. (Career of State Rd. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society law Philip Arnold and grandsoo-in-law Mark or to the Portland District Library in memory Jones; and nuu.y loved nieces and nephews. and Viola Waters; brother, Ronald Waters. Funeral services were held Tuesday. July of Larry L. Norris. Preceding ha in death was ha husband of Larry loved fresh flowers. In his memory 71 years, Delmar Carr in 2003. Aho deceased Bernard Blair and Pastor Roger Claypool please take flowers to someone you care are ha parents Clyde and Ruby Pulling and -- • Interment was in East Hickory Comers Ceme’ery. about and tell them you love them as he did parents-in-law William and Eerie Carr, grand- to those he loved. daughta Amy Arnold Jones; brothers Lawton Arrangements In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made are entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, to Russell’s family. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Heather Teed leading; Dancing wtA Porcupines. Pastor Don Brial lead­ ing; and Six Mighty Messengers of God. Jim Dickinson leading. Kid's far Christ (3 ft 4 yean) ft (5 yean thru 5<h grade) during the 11O0 Worship Service only. Quizzen 1:30 am. and Sunday Evening Service 600 pm. Thursday. 9:30-11 ajn. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. Vacation ■Me School, (Son-Games 2004) and Truman Carr, sisters-in-law Laureen. Maureen, Helen. Jana and Maude Can. Olive at www.schraubenlehman.com. Pulling as well as beloved niece Mary Pulling Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. and otha infants-in-law. Thelma was a 4-H leada for many years as I James B. Oldenburger | GRAND RAPIDS - James B. Oldenburger, Sr., age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday. July 22, 2004. Jim was a longtime car deala in the south Grand Rapids area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Nellie Oldenburger, a brother and sister-in law, Ralph (Jo) Oldenburger, a sista and broth­ Aug. 24. 9 am-noon. All Church er-in-law, Dena (Raymond) Kuzee; and grand­ Picmc, Aug 7th. 5:30 pjn daughter. Rene Ethel Barron. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 L North Street. Haitings Phooc Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. July 29 - I JO p m. Catechism Catch-Up; 6:30 pjn. Softball. Saturday. July 31 - 8:00 269-945-9414. p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. Aug. I - 8.00 ft 1000 ajn. Holy Communion; 9:15 ajn. The Way Information. Monday. Aug. 2 - 5 JO8:30 pm Vacation Bible Experience; 6:30 pjn. Softball; 7.00 p.m. Brothen of Grace Tuesday. Aug. 3 - 5JO-8Jft p.m. Vacation Bible Experience; 7.00 pjn. Wonhip FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 331 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Gamton. Pastor. Sunday Services 9 00 am Traditional Wonhip: 10:45 am Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care is provided for both services. HASTINGS - Susan Jane Phillips, age 54. of Hastings, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Respecting family wishes, there will be no leader serving on Michigan’s Extension Advisory Council. She held offices in several granges. Thehna and Delmar received several awards for their Thelma cared about many young people who were ha 4-H family, as well as those that services. Memorial contributions may be made to wotted on Carr form, who often recall ha cinnamon rolls the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral She especially appreciated the caring of Teresa Bloom and family, Glenna and Sherrill VanOstran and family. Home (www.wren-funeral-home.com) Dorothy Showennan Weldon and family, the Walka families, Therma Curtis, Don and Shirley Morris, Dwayne and Diane Mauk, (G*en) Klaver of Caledonia. Jeffery (Sheryl) and Jean Maynard among others. She loved, Mildred A. Barton (Leonard) Barron of Everson, Wash., Sandra Oldenburger <n extension well community service. her residence. Lou Oldenburger, four children, Gwendolyn appreciated and was proud of ha devoted NASHVILLE - Mrs. Mildred A. Baron, family. James age 81, of Nashville passed away peacefully Thelma will be remembered by ha family (Barbara) Oldenburger. Jr. of Bushnell, Fla.; 10 on Thursday, July 22,2004, at her residence. and many neighbors and friends as a beauti­ Mrs. Barton was born in Grand Rapids on ful. hospitable and gracious person, who was April 25, 1923. She was the daughter of the loving, although dignified and reserved. She of Cutlerville, and 18 great-grandchildren; and grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. late Gilbert and Martha (Kosten) Raterink. Manorial services were held Tuesday. Aug. 3,2004 at the Matthysse-Kuiper- DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were by Matthysse-Kuiper- DeGraaf Funeral Home of Caledonia. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Mt I HODIS'l CHURCH Worship Service. |Susan Jane Phillips| He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Communion. Sunday morning worship boon: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Doon Contemporary Service, 9:30 Refreshments. 10 30 Traditional and Nat Pulling and brothers-in-law Stanley Portland. On line condolences may be made a m Sunday School for all ages 1000 a.m. Adult electives June through August. Grow. Grow. Grow.. Cafe Berta, Pastor Brian and Patricia Pulling and Dorothy Pulling; son-in­ 27. 2004 at Prairi^ilk Bible Church. Pastor officiated. Nuncry available far all services. Wonhip Services 8:30 red 1100 Also surviving are brothers-in-law John Carr and Earl and Hanako Carr, sisters-in-law He was preceded in deadi by his grandpar­ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, Pastor of Cnunsriiag ft Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Private Family Services have been held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansi Rebecca ents, Rex and Bessie Waters; parents, Stewart 10:30 ajn.-noon. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml (269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours we MondayThursday 900 am.-Noon and 100­ 300 pjn. Friday 900 ajn.-Noon. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings ly at her farm home of 72 yean in White Oak He loved to cook and garden and put others and Victor Boyd; (Mirk’s) Zachary, Nale, and 49058 is provided by July 23,2004 surrounded by her loving fami­ Norris. Larry was an artist and his canvas was hair. Mr. Waters was bom in Hastings Feb. 15. Schippen- p.m.. Clnmcs for al ages. local businesses: Clyde Pulling in White Oak Township, died Creek, the son of William and Iola (Stone) (Nancy) Norris of Dowling, Rayford (Sandy) Mary Anonymous. Wednesday, Aug. 4 5:304:30 p.m. Vacation Bible Experience; 700 p.m. Holy FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adelle Carr, born Oct. 12,1913 to Ruby and He was born on February 3, 1951 in Battle Lange of Portland; three brothers. William Ml 48897 • 367-4061. 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfabtrr David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbor*! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Clan IOOO am.; Worship 11.00 am.. 600 pm. Wednaday: Bible Class 700 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings side. Sunday. July 18.2004. WHITE OAK TOWNSHIP - Thehna He attended Prairieville Bible Church. Woodland. Reverend Committee; 700 pjn. Overeaten The Hastings Banner, the churches and these 770 Cook Rd. - and he left this world with his family at his 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml This information on worship service SAND RIDGE BANK MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS Thelma Adelle Carr Larry L. Norris, age 53, passed away on of Hastings, died Thursday, July 22,2004, Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. who held high principles and became a living and attended area schools, graduating from example to ha family and others of a life lived at its best. Union High School. Shortly after graduating high school, she Donations may be made to Maple Valley met her husband Melvin Barton while he was Memorial Scholarship Foundation to estab­ working in the Muskegon area. The couple lish a scholarship in memory of Delmar and was married in Grand Rapids in October Thelma Can. (M.V.M.S.F., P.O. Box 685, 1942 . When the couple returned from their Nashville, Mich. 49073) or the charity of honeymoon. Melvin was served with a draft one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were at Caskey- notice into the United States Army. Lawrence V. Hawkins When Melvin returned from active duty, he HASTINGS - Lawrence V. Hawkins, age 44, si St Mitchell Funeral Hom: in Stockbridge. began his employment with the Standard Oil Funeral services were held Monday, July 26, which led the couple to relocate from the 2004. Intoment at Dansville Cemetery. Grand Rapids area to Nashville where they Mr. Hawkins was bom on Oct. 4, 1959 at Hastings, the son of Paul F. and Ruby J. spent their lives together raising their family. Mildred was an avid card player, she espe­ cially enjoyed "Up & Down", and Canasta. (Leonard) Hawkins. He was a member of was a stately, caring person, and loyal friend, She was raised in the Grand Rapids area Fhomapple Valley She also enjoyed crocheting. Mildred Church. is C. Louise Mac Gregor C. Louise Mac Gregor, age 82, went to be survived by her daughter. with ba Lord on Friday, July 23,2004. Mr. Hawkins is survived by a son. David Merrill “Cookie” (David) Williams; sons, She is survived by ha husband of 61 years, Bruce Hawkins of Hastings; a daughter, Angela Michael Barton, and Marc (Bonnie) Barton; Doug; ha children, Carolyn Getty, Debbie Virginia Weimer and Betty (Jan) Kroes, Eley (Ken) Kollar, Barb (Chris) Hawkins of Hastings; his mother. Ruby her sisters. Hawkins rf Hastings; brothers, Ron (Peggy) Troyer, and her brothers. Harold Ratennk Auten, Jayne (Da/e) Pea. Bruce (Julie) Mac Hawkins of Hastings and Carl Pickens of and Earl Raterink. Also surviving are five Gregor, Scott (Beth) Mac Gregor, Sandy Hastings, sisters. Edith (Lewis) Weyerman of grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. (Jim) Ahrens; 21 grandchildren; nine great­ Hastings; and aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, an infant brother, and her parents. nephews. grandchildren; sisters, Mina Buys. Helen Crandle; brotha, John (Bev) Backer, and Preceding him in death were his father. Paul A memorial service was held at the Daniels and a brother. Don Hawkins; and maternal Funeral Home. Nashville on Tuesday. July Private memorial services will be held grandmother Geneva Hawkins. 27. 2004. Pastor Deano Lamphere officiated. Sunday at the Gun Lake Community Church. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. July She was laid to rest with ha husband The family suggests memorial contribu­ 29. 2004 at the Thornapple Valley Church. Melvin at Fort Custa National Cemetery in tions be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Chaplain Carla Smith will officiate. Augusta. Building Fund of Peace Reformed Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of funeral-home.com) Hastings (www.wren- many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Ambulance Service. Arrangements were entrusted Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. to the Area obituaries continued on page 15 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 29. 2004 - Page 7 Hastings library’s reading club C/> . /> 7/ explores trails to Michigan tales Banyan made the stars. Strauss then said by Max Heethub J-M Graphics Intern Bunyan still could not see well enough, so he Local stayteller Jennifer Ivinskas Strauss pushed a bole in the sky with his fist to create Library the moon. She made a punching motion al the Wednesday to tell members of the Hastings sky with her own fist, and the kids followed Summer reading program “Michigan Trails suit visited Public Hastings the and Tales." Her third story was about a talkative A former sixth and second grade teacher at painter turtle who made friends with the Rather Elementary School in Ionia. Strauss Canadian geese that were flying south for the lifting began the presentation by putting on a voy­ winter. ager's hat and taking out a lamp fiom Finland weights to gel ready for the trip, the geese that was more than 100 years old. She lit the were ready to take off and the turtle wanted to After doing aerobics and tag along. The turtle used his mouth to grab candle and announced to the audience: on to a stick that the goose had tn his beak. “Let a story be told. Let a story be heard. Once they were in the sir the turtle opened his Let a story be told again.” She repeated these words before the sun of mouth to say “Good-bye" and let go of the every story, and before long the kids had in stick, falling to the ground and bouncing off rock. This the cracked his shell. began. The first story originated in the Upper candle in the lamp and Peninsula and was about bow she acquired out to the children by the library staff. Shoup and baby. Adrianna Faye Anderson. prizes were handed On Wed. Aug. 4 the Hastings summer read­ ing club will conclude with their “End of the “This is probably the only true story you Trail" party. The party will start at 2pm ’md is are going to hear today," she said. Strauss told the audience about coming only for those members that completed all the across the lamp in a little shop in the Upper tasks of the summer reading program. There Gary Ivinskas, admiring the lamp. He relayed to her that the lamp was a hundred years old. and that people used to gather around it to tell and hear stories. She bought the lamp to do The will be food, fiddles, crafts and songs on the Jennifer Strauss Ivinskas courthouse lawn. who gave the chipmunk its stripes by scraping its nails along the animal's back. second came story from the Amshanahe Indian tribe. It was a folk tale about bow a chipmunk got his stripes. Strauss told the kids to puff out their checks, and told the legend of a Native American superhero. Jim Merrills will bring his “Extreme Cup Fran Goucher celebrates 90th birthday Fran Goucher will celebrate her 90th birth­ day with an open house on Saturday. July 31, 2004 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Carveth Village. 690 W. Mam Street. Middleville. Join her for cake and ice cream. No gifts please. Stacking" fun to the library on Wednesday The next tale was about the legendary log­ ger Paul Bunyan. Strauss said that he was afraid of the dark. To overcome this fear, the the same. Edna Sheffield; Great Grandma. Ruthie At the end of the story Strauss blew out the the lamp. Finnish and noticed Strauss and her husband, Mother. Christina Sheffield; Grandma. is how the painter turtle memorized. Strauss then turned off the lights, at the kids' request, and the presentation Peninsula. The man who owned the shop was Sheffield 4 generations giant man used his massive figure to poke holes in the night sky. Strauss made a poking motion toward the ceiling to illustrate this, and the kids did so as well. August 11. from 10 am to 11:30am. It is spon­ sored by the Barry County Substance Abuse. Big Boy. and Felpauch. This program is for ages 5 and up. Sign up al the front desk of the library is currently in progress. There is a lim­ ited sign up. For further information contact the Hastings library at (269J-945-4263. According to this tale, this was how Paul Wright-Brown wed Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Nicholas Wright and Courtney Brown were married on Jan. 16. 2004. On Feb. 3.2004 Nick left for Airman Basic Training with the U.S. Air Force, in Lackland, Texas. Since graduating from his basic training Nick and Courtney have been The BANNER Brandt Daniel Keariy, Middleville and To subscribe, call us at... Brenda Suzanne Crapo. Middleville. Gordon Charles Stevens. Delton and Brenda Leigh Gibson. Delton. 269-945-9554 John Leonard Jackola. Middleville and Ruth Ann Nichols. Middleville. Jason Danil Dingman. 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July 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Odessa Police Chief and Village Manager Annie’s Mark Bender, and Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis. There were exhibits by Hospice. Union Bank. Medicare the organ and tissue bank of Michigan and others with flyers and information free for the taking. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission is announcing in advance a Nov. 2 bus trip to the Forest Hills High School Auditorium. The bus MAILBOX leaves Lakewood High School at 11: 30 a.m. by Kathy MitchelU and Marcy Sugar for the trip. There will be time for lunch, which is not included in the $35 price. The ticket Depot Day is coming on Saturday. July 31. Department will have its annual chicken bar­ price covers the concert and the trip. The per­ The interior of the depot has displays from the becue starting at 4 p.m. on that day. The formers will be the Thurlow Spurrs, 300 strong funeral business. Come and see the styles from Kalamazoo Big Band will perform in the park from Michigan and Ohio. There are years ago. Families of the several undertaking and there will be street dancing. A concert in singers in the group. families will be on stage in early afternoon to the park is a most pleasant event. Bring your be recognized. This includes the Pickens. own lawn chairs. local Michigan Stale University has announced Barracuda Mom that among its recent graduates earning bache­ Krystal Dear Annie: From the day my mother­ Church attended the visitation for the grand­ Handley in human biology, Jason Kauffman in in-law and I met, she disliked me because Rodriguez award to someone for outstanding mother of their pastor. Rev Mark Jarvie, at building construction management and Tracey I came from a different religious and eth­ community service. The dancers, singers and Stockbridge last weekend. Koops. Byma, Wortley and Baine families. The village will grant the 2004 Janie Members of the First Congregational degrees lor's are Eric Closson, Thelen in agriscience, with honors. Krystal is nic background. She forbade her son to comedy team will fill the entertainment por­ Calvin College has announced the gradua­ daughter of Peter and Lori French. Tracey is many me, but he did anyway. tion of the day. Tickets will be on sale for the tion of Sabrina Pauley in biochemistry. She is daughter of Gary and Nancy Mattson. Eric is raffle, which has three awards. Top prize is a the daughter of Rev. Bruce and Naomi Pauley son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Closson. bed and breakfast stay at Whitefish Point in the of Third Street, and is a Lakewood High Upper Peninsula. Cash prizes of $100 and $50 School graduate. Even so, throughout our years of mar­ riage, my husband refused to associate Prolonged pregnancy with any of my friends, family or co­ workers. saying that his mother did not Dear Annie: My husband and I have been approve of them. He insisted that the only married for 15 years. We have a wonderful people we socialize with were his rela­ marriage, and between us. we have five terrif­ tives. ic children. The program will include the Center Stage citizens attended the TRIAD meeting held in Dancers. Marie Brodbeck with her harp (if the the Fellowship Hall under sponsorship of the weather is dry), the Swartz family with gospel post office, local police department, county songs. Verie Stahl on guitar. Celia DeMond on sheriff department and the Michigan State COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1------------------ the keyboard, Joel McDowell and Dennis Police. The purpose was to inform people bow givers in Wayland. She noted the COA. through her or anyone else in the family. She married), Shoemaker with their comedy act, and the to avoid "Schemes, Scalis and Swindles." Burnham Brook in Battle Creek, was providing insisted that her son divorce me. There Christmas and left after New Year's Day. On Tuesday of last week, dozens of local complete the prize list. Thunder Floor Cioggers. Summer Splash will return on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5 and 6. he came on home leave for services in the home, but when the two regular was no particular reason for her decision. While home, he ended up sleeping with a girt care given went on vacation, the people h the Of course, my husband stayed with me. he knew from the neighborhood. Six months provided by the Council on Aging. home wanted them to serve exclusively, which but all of my contact with other family later, he received a phone call that the girt was could not be done. members was cut off because the rela­ pregnant, and both sets of parents decided the host to a park event on the evening of Speakers were State Police Trooper Larry Lake Odessa Fire young and in the service (long before we were Several agencies had displays of material There were colorful brochures at each place. 7. The Here's my question: Whcr. my husband was ed I was no longer to have contact with around the perimeter of the room. Lunch was The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will be Saturday. Aug. A few years ago. Mom suddenly decid­ Cannon, Postmaster Teeny Heether Lake tives feared this woman’s retribution. My "proper* thing was for the two of them to so husband continued to attend family func­ Burnham Brook again was asked to take care of tions without me, which caused many many. What concerns me is the pregnancy lasted the client. heated arguments. "We decided we were no longer able to meet the family’s Pennington needs," said, My mother-in-law died last year, and millage request for a half mill in the Tuesday. my husband now wants me to rejoin his ly ever questioned it Annie, is it possible far Aug. 3, primary. The request represents an family. I am a good person, warm and someone to become pregnant in late December increase of a quarter mill over the current levy. friendly, and have never done w *mg by and give birth at the end of the following She -rid, “In the 14 years we've been col­ his relatives, but frankly, I don't want to This incident happened over 25 years ago, asked for an increase," she said. “Forty-one per­ unfairly for so long. Should I forgive and and the paternity no longer matters. What's cent of the COA’s budget hangs in the balance forget? — Hurt and Confused done is done. My husband loves his son, as do (with the millage request) " Pennington said there are essentially four see these people after being Dear Hurt: Yes. You will gain more by I. I'm just tired of him sounding ignorant when holding a he shows the baby pictures. He says, "My son forgiving than you will by reasons the COA is asking for an increase: grudge. will had a red rash on his face because he was in Increasing population of the aged; an increase strengthen your marriage, which sounds the womb so long he dried out’ That was the in senior citizens with multiple chronic illness­ like it could use some help. official explanation given by the child’s moth- an As added benefit, it es, yet added life expectancy; loss of state and We are less angry with the relatives federal revenue and rising costs of delivering than with your husband, who should have My husband is not an idiot, but he's rather services; and a desire to add more services to been more supportive of you. However, naive about "female* issues. Can you please we settle this nagging question once and for all? - older Barry County residents. that know these barracudas are NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motion of the Township Board of ths Township of Prairieville. the township Board proposes to grads, pavo and make related improvements to the western approximately 1.800 feet of Oak Drive in Prairieville Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of aH or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benwfttted therein. PLEASE T/ KE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ merits are proposed to be made and within which the coot thereof Is proposed to bo asoesoed is more particularly described as foMows: COM W 1/4 POST SEC 12 T1NR10W FOR POB; THE 1473.08 FT. THS TO LAKE TH NELY ON LAKE TO E-W 1/4 UNE, TH ELY ON LAKE ALONG HUGHES PARK PLAT, TH NWLY AROUND HUGHES PARK PLAT & HUGHES PARK PLAT 92 TO SLY CORNER HUGHES PARK PLAT 92. TH SWLY ON LAKE TO A PT 88 FT N OF POB. TH S TO POB. INTENDING TO INCLUDE HUGHES PARK PLAT A HUGHES PARK PLAT 92 AND ALL PROPERTY IN THE NW FRL1/4SEC 12 LYING SLY OF LAKE ALSO THAT PART OF THEN 900 FT OF SW 1/4 SEC 12 LYING NWLY OF LAKE EX THE W 1473 .98 FT. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the coot of such construction in the amount of $70,000, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and Io create the aforedescribed Special Ansoosnuint District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate and proposed special assess­ ment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further bo examined at such puMc hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordmoo with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest al the hearing in the apodal assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the apodal assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or hta or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the apodal assessment, or shall bo pormttlod to IMo al or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shal not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record own­ ers of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district. the protect can­ not be instituted untoss a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners </ land ccnciftuting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to bv imooved in the special assessment distrid as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such plans, special assessment distrid and estimate of costs win bo held at the Prairievifie Township Hal at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairievile Township, commencing at 7.00 p.m. on August 11. 2004. At such hearing, the Beard will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or pi or to the time of the hearing as wed as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of coots, or to the aforementioned pro­ posed Special Assessment Distrid. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon tour (4) days notice to the Prairievile Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. - Perplexed in Pennsylvania • The board listened to a complaint from exhausting to battle, day after day. and it's Louis and Darlene Weedall, who said they had easier to give in than keep fighting. Now Dear Perplexed: Doctors calculate 40 weeks to get a special use permit to start their bike and that Mom is out of the picture, however, from the last menstrual cycle until delivery. parts shop in Hastings Township, yet their you have an opportunity to be an integral That translates roughly to nine months. It can neighbor on East M-79 has a tanning and exer­ part of your husband's family, and we be a bit longer, but 11 months is excessive. cise business without having to get any rezco- think they will welcome you with cj n And babies do not "dry out* If there were any ing. arms. Please give them the chance co danger to the baby, the obstetrician would have make it up to you. induced labor or performed a cesarean. The Weedalls said it’s a question of fairness. Now that wt.’ve answered your question, here’s our advice, even though you didn’t ask When asked if they had talked with Planning and Zoning Director Jun McManus. Louis Weedall said. “He’s a-joke. He ought to be Back benefits? for it Your stepson, an adult, is entitled to know .kicked ouL as far as I’<n concerned." PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Novembet? treated lecting millage, this is the first time we've Speakers at TRIAD'S “Schemes, Scams and Swindles’ program were State Police Trooper Larry Cannon. Postmaster Teeny Heether Lake Odessa Police Chief and Village Manager Mark Bender and Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis. 11 months. I have never heard of this, and it amazes me that no one in my husband's fami­ • Pennington also put in a plug for the COA He added that his neighbor said the tanning Dear Annie: My husband has a bad and exercise business was supposed to be just back and can sleep only in an adjustable for friends and family, but they’re getting too bed or recliner. This totally limits our tak­ many customers to make that believable. He ing vacations. Are there any hotels or said they’re charging $35 for the services. cruise lines that have accommodations **$35 is the fust time I’ve heard erf a charge," that would allow people with limitations said Commissioner Ken Neil. “I just haven't such as his to enjoy their facilities? — A had enough (evidence) to go on." Virginian The Weedalls were promised the matter would be looked into further. Dear Virginian: Absolutely. Look for hotels that have suites or kitchenettes, the truth his about medical and genealogical history, but this information should not come from you. Please discuss the situation with your husband, and let him han­ dle it Fund-raising wedding Dear Ar.’.lie. I disagree with your answer to ’Offender, in South Dakota.* She was upset • Approved was a grant agreement between which are likelier to include a room with because the DJ al a wedding recaption asked the Michigan Supreme Court State Court a recliner. There are many organizations the guests to bid money in order to go to the Administrative Office and Barry County Tria! mat offer full-package lours and cruises buffci Court for adult drug court fiom Jan. 1 to Sept. for those with special needs (we found a 30. Seventy-five percent of the $106,667 is helpful Web site maintained by Jim Lubin taken up by a federal giant and the other 25% is through matching funds. at www.makoa.org that lists travel sites). Your husband also might want to invest • The board agreed to the Community Corrections comprehensive plan and applica­ in a portable reclining lawn chair that he can bring wherever he goes. Good luck. to decrease the jail inmate population. $1,500. which will be paid for by the county’s paid plenty for her meal, which she adf-right- Dear Annie: You printed a letter from "Omaha," whose 16-year-old son wts shy. My same problem. She would come home in ware is needed to track back taxes from as many tears from parties because she sat in the as three years ago. comer the whole time. computers for 17-year-old daughter had the (www.socialanxiety.factsforhealth.org). Department for just under $4,000. also to be They bad a self-assessment test that i taken from the data processing fund. administered to my daughter. 1 discov­ The board approved the expenditure of $20,000 crack for the ered she had a phobia of certain people Hastings and situations. We made an appointment City/County Airport. It was pointed out the cost to see a psychiatrist who prescribed a would be more than absorbed by a reimburse­ mild anti-depressant and referred her to a ment from the sealing Michigan Department of Transportation. In five months, the changes in daughter are amazing. She has a job that would have driven her to tears before. county’s 2003 emergency management exercise She enjoys going to group functions and grant. Commissioner Clare Tripp said though have ers most of the counseling visits, and the meeting new people. Our insurance cov­ been saying the money is being used to fight money I’ve spent has been well worth it - terrorism, most will be used for handling emer­ - A Mom in North Carolina last summer." Otherwise, using the wedding reception as a you do it. The bridal couple is supposed to plan a wedding they can afford, inviting fam­ ily and friends to join in their celebration. Guests send gifts to wish the couple well. That's it No additional extortion to dance with the bride or be first al the buffet so that the couple can have a fancier honeymoon, a bigger house or a cheaper reception. my • Michigan Specialty Services has been con­ about responding to things like the fuel oil spill ethnic traditions that include a dollar dance. psychologist. tracted to provide consulting services for the gency situations. “It’s not all about terrorism.” she said. “It’s Dear Offended: We know we're fighting a losing battle, but here goes: There are some fundraiser is in poor taste; we don't care how I found a Web site on social anxiety Equalization the repulsive. If you don't want to participate, you the receptioo. After all. the bride and groom Vandecar told the commissioners that the soft­ three lot better than the dollar dance, which I find eously refused to eat - Offended, Too data processing fund. County Treasurer Sue • The commissioners agreed to purchase and groom for their honeymoon, lb me, ifs a was rode for ’South Dakota* to walk out of Beating anxiety • The board approved the purchase of Principle Residence software fiom BS&A for simply a fun way to get money to the bride can just wait at the end of the buffet line. It tion for fiscal year 2005. The funding is for $89,901 for community programming designed I have been to more than one wedding where this new tradition has taken place. It is Dear Mom: Thank you for your excel­ lent suggestion and useful resource. We hope our interested readers will check it Don’t be mottest Dear Annie: This is in response to ’Violated.’ who was embarrassed to undress for a prostate exam in front of a female prac­ titioner. I also see a female nurse practitioner. It's like a mechanic looking at your car - ifs just her job and she's seen a million of'em. - ■ Been There in Pennsylvania Dear Been There: We hope ’Violated’ is out. reassured by your words. Thanks Annie's MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox$>comcast.net, or write to: Contact Nick Barlow Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's rtormufeen rHcnots, uionc ru, _ r-r —tu- -»-■_ rrwnevnie i ownsnip 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 46046 (260)623-2664 00533536 NHCIMES MB RIFIN1MCES Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Him MME MMTIME CAPfTll CMP. Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ <£> S® I « Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 2S. 2004 - Page 9 The depression yean were evident from the school treasury records. Taxes were very slow coming during the 1930s. Money had to be for repairs and supplies was spent very care­ fully, with hardly any supplies purchased from 1930 through 1935. Jennie Howard’s salary reflects the depres­ sion very directly. In the fall of 1931 she was paid $80 each month. In January of 1932 her wages dropped to $65 and was paid in incre­ ments of $15 or $20, frequently in cash. Vera Prentice came to teach at Pratt in the fall of Pratt School, District No 9, Hastings Township By Joyce Wetebrecht 1933 and was paid $35 The Pratt School District No. 9 was formed was purchased for $215. In the following yean the coal was bought out ton al a time District No. 2, known as the County Farm rather than all at once. Wood in 1928 cost die School. school $88.52. $40 rcr month and then in 1937 she received $55 per month. Carrie Fisher received $80 for the 1937-1938 year. This was the final year in which students attended classes in the school building. The highest wages paid at the school were to Gertrude Bacheller who received $100 per The 1913 Pratt School class and their teacher, Hazel Cronk. month for the 1921-1922 school year. was $32.34 and was purchased from WJ. Bates, $1.45. Insurance premiums on the building began The new school was located on Section No. In 1905 the school was repaired and paint­ Holloway. Lumber was purchased from R.C. In 1922 the bell was repaired for $130 and 26 on the road now called River Road. The ed for $106.25. The woodhouse was painted Fuller for $67.24. It cost $6 for screw jacks the clock cost $1 to repair. In 1923 new wall number of students attending Pratt School in 1913 by T.P. Olds and CJ. Clark, with a supplied by Elway Tobias averaged from 25 to 28 through the years total cost of $2.50. until the last few years. During the last year that the school was open in 1938, there were In 1916. extensive repein and painting were done inside and outside. The paint cost Laborers were maps were purchased for $36.97 and in 1928 Robert Bechtal. $33.90; Ray Bird. $2530; a set of encyclopedias were purchased for John Dailey, $8; Melvin Puff. $18; $1833. Will Crank. $10.50; George Reed. $20 and Alvie was paid to an agent. Occasionally a compa­ ny was named. William Lind was one of the agents from Woodland Fire Insurance Company. Michigan Mutual Windstorm and expense item for lamp oil appear neatly every to operate, paying tuition and transportation year, ranging from 75 cents to $2.10. building at times. Premiums ranged from $1.50 per year up to $5.85. The building was for the children to attend Hastings Public covered by insurance into the 1950s even for$3.Il. Schools. though classes were not meeting in the build- Payments A study of the treasurer reports from 1892 to the State of Michigan years were made Teachers' Retirement fund were posted for available by Ruth Vandenberg, who was the the first time in 1922, and were entered every last treasurer of the school, gives us a picture year after until the final closing of the school of how rural schools managed their money. district in the 1950a. In 1928 it cost $3.60 per 1950-1951 to appear on the books. Usually the premium There were oil lamps used at times, as five students enrolled. The district continued through the Wages term of 1937 when Ethel Kilmer was raised to until 1929. when a winter'; supply of coal in 1869 following the division of Hastings monthly remained at $35 per month until the winter There was a well on the school grounds by year. Gertrude Bacheller and Great Bayne 1892 and it required a great deal of mainte­ were the first teachers covered by the plan at nance. In 1892 a new platform was needed this school. It cost $21.60 for the retirement 1938. Carrie Fisher was the last over the well. In 1895 a new well was dug at fund in the cost of $42 with pipes and tiles costing an teacher covered by the fond from this school additional $4 and $3.83, respectively. In The school district treasurers kept books 1898, there was a repair made to the pump, each in their own style. Some gave very costing $5.94. In 1910 another new well plat­ detailed accounting of the money, where it form was built, materials and labor costing came to and who it was paid to. Others sim­ $2. In 1918 Emar Lanfear charged $12.04 to ply wrote down the date, a name or an item repair the pump. and die amount One treasurer for this district In 1934 a new stove was purchased for the price of $269.10. They borrowed the money with which to buy the stove, partly from the bank and partly from an individual, paying it obuin higher education. By 1937-1938 24 Schools. By 1954-1955 settlement ramd brooms. never wrote down the dates, just who and Wood for heating was purchased with the how much. condition that the wood be placed in the increased in cost over the years. In 1892 they Income came from primary funding, mill­ spent 75 cents on books. In 1927 school for wood appear two or three times each year age taxes, direct school taxes, fines, dog books were up to $3730. During the 1930s Guthrie candidate for Prairieville supervisor library monies, state aid and bank loans when books. Students had to supply their own text­ the tax collections were slow. This school books. and many a ret of books went through board borrowed funds from the Nashville seven! family members and into < nr mind Bank and Hastings National Bank and from families for use. Books were treasured and woodshed as a part of the purchase. Entries Pratt School the only books purchased were the work­ Longtime area farmer Tom Guthrie is seek­ North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture individuals in the community. Entries show­ ing the office of Prairieville Township super­ Research and Education Council; Current ing when the money was borrowed and when visor in the Tuesday. Aug. 3, primary election. Chair Barry Conservation District; Township it was paid back occur in many years, early Board of Review, 20-pfos years; Township chool book can reveal a lot of history just be Guthrie said he wishes to share his talents on and during the depression years. Income and leadership abilities with the residents of Planning and Zoning Board, 2t>-plus years; reading the names entered in the front, received ranged from $380.83 with expenses the township and strongly believes his educa­ Barry Farmland Preservation Board; Barry crossed out, and a new owner’s name entered. of $217.79 in 1892 to $2993.99 with expens­ tion. experiences and opportunities he has had County Vision 2W20 Natural Resource Action es of $2650.80 in 1950. (o jeam from others will benefit the area as he Team; Served Bury County Farm Bureau in and the residents plan for their future togeth- various leadership'positions; There were five smdents enrolled in the year 1937-1938. The building was sold for Wages were paid to moderators, directors, the sum of $200, torn down and a workshop State Farm treasurers and teachers. School building and Bureau Board (three years as Vice president) and Farm Bureau Insurance Board of was built of the lumber in Vermontville. grounds cleaning al the beginning of the There is still a bit of the foundation left at the accomplishments; all supported by family, Directors; of during the year ranged from $1 to $3. This friends, and organizations, it would be an Michigan's Product was usually done by someone hired from the honor to serve the township using these Agriculture; founder of Michigan Agriculture acquired qualities as we plan Prairieville Stewardship Township's future together," Guthrie said. Committee People and Land, a division of "I’ve been blessed by opportunities and led efforts creation for for Partnership neighborhood. aries still remain to mark where the school once was. Source: Hastings Rural School History. Steering Association; Guthrie has been a township resident and Public Sector Consultants; six years execu­ operated a form business for some 44 years tive director. Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems; working with partners at the local, state and federal levels; generated UNDERSHERIFF, continued from school year, with mopping up several times some $33 million in grants that have assisted rural Michigan; current Chair Michigan's State Rural Development Council, a part­ CARLTON TOWNSHIP Primary Election August 3, 2004 nered effort, including individuals represent­ ing non-profit and for-profit organizations, local, state, and federal agencies and Michigan's tribal governments; and team Tom Guthrie member of effort to establish a Michigan with his wife Nancy and their family. Their children have used the local school system and various other local educational and civic programs. Some of his qualifications and recognitions include: bachelor's degree, Michigan State University 1965; two years Berea College, Ky.; MSU Agricultural Technology Program Michigan State University, 1963; more than 20 years local 4-H leader, received MSU Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. 1995; MSU Telfarm Manager of Year. 1979; Outstanding Young Dairyman, McDonald Dairy, Don Ford 1977; Michigan's representative to Rural Entrepreneurial Systems Network. Guthrie testified before both state and fed­ eral committees about rural issues. He repre­ sents MSU Agriculture on National Research, Council Education for and Teaching. He is project director for one of W. K. Kellogg Foundation "Food St Society* projects. plan for and move Prairieville Township to the future,” he said. Guthrie is running for Prairieville supervi­ sor in the Republican primary against incum­ Wilma Daniels, Cartton Township Clerk bent Mark Doster. Wren Funeral Home ny in Grand Rapids that designs and installs computer software for credit unions. She plans to keep working for now. Ford said he has no definite plans for his retirement and be adamantly denies ever want­ Home Page wren-funeral-home. com ing to go into politics. He said recently that he may go fishing and just wants to enjoy himself in the future. About Us “With Don in charge when I have been gone to meetings. I never had to worry for ten years, the deparonent has been run very well.” said Our Facilities Sheriff Steve DeBoer. “He was very helpful with the Bany County Silent Observer pro­ About Funerals gram and many other programs. We will miss him and wish him the best in his future endeav- About Cremation With Ford's decision to retire, this leave a vacancy that DeBoer will need to fill if he wins the primary electionthis Tuesday. Aug. 3. Our Services Visit us on our website for • Current families being served • Complete information on all our services • Other helpful information WREN Funeral Home When asked about a replacement. DeBoer said he is looking within the department and has not Our Merchandise narrowed down the field of candidates as of “I have a list of people in mind. I plan on doing interviews, but Advanced Planning nothing until after August." says DeBoer. "I am currently too busy with keeping Bany County safe." Current Family Services 1401 North Broadway Hastings, M1 49058 269-945-2471 David C Wrrn, Director �P«0» 10 - Thursday, July 29.2004 - The Hastings Banner DeBoer is victim of trashy campaign VOTE for MOM la Bn Maaary-TuMday, Aag. 3 To the editor: SANDY JAMES Two years ago. in the final days of the state senate primary campaign, there was quite the uproar over a particularly trashy political mailing. Lots of prominent local Republicans complained quite shrilly about such a low level of discourse. Let’s elect the right man for sheriff Now ironic that so many of those same so- called Republicans are now engaged in a campaign of character assassination against Yes! We are Sandy James’ family - and we’re proud of it We know how much time and care she puts into her work. She is the “caring parent” to the County. She wants to provide you with the best the County can be - just as best children we could be. administrator and jail staff are very efficient Wow! It appears J-Ad Graphics had to fair and honest in my hands-on opinion. Now The current campaign is many times worse in order to have a completely honest and fair than before. How so? If the mailing from two staff, it seems to me it starts at the top. The yean ago was an over-the-top distortion, al least it was about an incident that actually ink for the last edition of the Banner! Bany County citizens are currently decid­ jail, however, is in need of a full-time mainte­ tion of sheriff. I thought 'lynching' was out­ nance person, not just a garage mechanic who left al his scheduled time of 3:30 pjn. the day lawed! the power went out and did not want to stay absolutely untrue. He did not drive drank. He and help nurse the failing generator back 'o did not drive impaired. He had one beer. ence of being a guest of the sheriff's depart­ ment for several months. I have discovered many things. Primary Election This is a sad time for Barry County, when As for as the new patrol cars, they were snd a good man such as DeBoer is subjected Io are needed, maybe not as many as we have such absolutely low and despicable tactics. currently, but you cannot expect officers to Those responsible for such swill should hang drive junkers around and in a life or death sit­ their heads in shame. But they probably long fused. First, we have Sheriff Steve DeBoer, uation depend on a junker to handle an emer­ ago lost their ability to blush. tried true and. until recently, tnisfed. In my gency! RayS. Han. A sheriff's department always is under fire fair, honest and concerned, as 1 am sure for mr . Deputy Dar Leaf would be as well. 1 know improved and upgraded constantly. Let us ask some basic questions before we all jump the gun. Has the sheriff done a splendid job? Is there room for improvement? Could Leaf do Gavin Auto Sales to Dispose of 80 Used Vehicles in only 4 Days I must remind all citizens, we should not lay all Name on the sheriff or his department the night in question, but should shift it to the Michigan state police who failed to fully investigate the matter for whatever reason. the potential of Leaf either: Both are well As we go to the polls Tuesday, let us (DeBoer) and we have an outstanding officer qualified candidates and to this day 1 am remember what we have learned from this within the department as well (Leaf). Do we, undecided, having been incarcerated at the newspaper’s stories, editorials and letters io the citizens of Bany County, stay with what jail. the editor about mismanagement of Barry t As they say in law nowadays: 'If the glove of dwelling on the one issue over what hap­ doesn't fit, you must acquit* I urge all voters pened to DeBoer and his county owned police in Bany County to do the right thing, and cruiser the evening in question, we must look vote for who they believe is the best man for spenders." irresponsibly wasting our tax dol­ at the real issues and concerns, not the politi­ the job and look beyond a man's “alleged" lars to suit themselves. cal smoke. Both sides are avoiding the real shortcomings. Middleville Auto Liquidators will come simply MUST eliminate - p.m. on Thursday, July 29. I was a resident of for more than the last six toGannAuto Sales at 1310 regardless of profit or loss, 2004 thru Sunday. August 1. months. OK. our jail is up to "full compli­ N. Mirilipn Ave.. Hastings, and sale 2004. With approved credit, ance' on paper. The state inspection was a customers joke, nothing more than a few pats on the unique a allows customers to get the "Used Car Clearance Sale" biggest from Thursday, July 29 thru counts savings and choose simply dis­ any vehicle; pay a $1 down back of our new jail administrator. Bob used payment then make pay­ Andrus, who by the way is doing a good job. 1, 2004. vehicles while receiving the ments to fit their budget - How can our jail be up to full compliance During this incredible 4-day best trade in allowances and payments as low as $79 per when the emergency generator does not work, event over SO certified used finance rates. It’s a win-win month.** the electrical, plumbing and heating/AC are can, situation! Sunday. August vans trucks, and on certified America Auto Liquidators all in disrepair? The Bany County Jail is one of the cleaner SUV’s will be available, Customers with previous including Cadillac, Chevy, credit problems are encour­ & Service GMC, Ford. Dodge, Jeep, aged to attend this event as ONLY. on than at some restaurants I have eaten al, but Honda. Subaru. Toyota and credit specialists will be on Sunday, 2004 exactly what is 'full compliance*? Contact more. Tbeae vehicles are in site with over S3 million Gavin Auto Sales & Service and worth of credit available. will return to normal busi­ fe. Mic'nigaa Qgpaiueat of Corrections, County Jail Services Compliance Unit, get a many are atm under factory These credit specialists have ness operations. AH ques­ kqopy of the 'guidelines' for compliance. The warranty. helped financially tions should be directed to guidelines for compliance are meaningless. excellent condition YOU CANNOT BUY A BAD CAB AT THIS EVENT! There will be no negotiat­ many challenged customers get will be at Gavin Auto Sales toll payment This and rale. bring should DAYS 4 After 4 August p.m. 1, Gavin Auto Sales & Service the lowest possible monthly Customers for free (888)404-2846. Used unique their stubs, home telephone bill hunters have been waiting be dearly marked at special and current drivers license for. prices. Simply pick the expedite to the tunity Michigan Hurry finance Sales and Service for this process. Customers with incredible savings event and trades should bring the title get your certified used vehi­ their cle while this amazing offer registration to fit your budget on one of trade and/or payment book is still available. over $1 million worth of to expedite delivery. Your executive trade will be paid off no cars, fleet lease can and matter what you owe. Bring •Limn 2 vehicle. per hwiwhnfct "With approved credit. SI down payment plus lax. tide, license and lease returns, other quality used vehicles. your title and/or payment It’s really that simple - NO book and be prepared to PRESSURE NO HASSLE. take immediate delivery.* Why would Gavin Auto Sales offer such an amazing Any customers who wants to participate in this savings event to the public? unique event must come to The answer is simple: Gavin Gavin Auto Sales & Service Auto Sales has on over­ abundance of quality certi­ located at 1310 N. Michigan group percent) they gave the county administrator a few yean ago? What about the health depart­ sioru with commissinnen who are paid per diems and mileage for each meeting while the vohmteen get nothing, raising taxes Io their limit and ending the year with a huge budget surplus and deciding to make a gift so Chariton Park. I won’t go on about Chariton Th the editor; Park, that's yet another story. Next week the people have an opportunity to make a positive change in Bany County. Dar Leaf will restore respectability to. and inspire confidence in the office of sheriff. Mr. Leaf is a man of integrity who will treat all his deputies fairly, be respectfid of the people, and serve his complete term. And now really, do we need a fence al! the way riourJ tbe airport? 1 urge voters fuesday to support these can­ didates, depending on where they live: District f3 — Martin Walters. District 44 — Howard “Hoot" Gibson. District #5 — Mike Calltoo I encourage all citizens of the county to join me by casting their vote for Dar Leaf for sheriff. District #6 — Jeff Van Nortwick. It's time for a change in Barry County govemment. Rod Goebel. ttr.u-- r* - PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: DeBoer best equipped to handle job To the editor: enforcement community for 24 of those 36 Do you recognize tbeae people? • The “know it alls”: They're the-ones years. I have worked with two different sheriffs who are arrogant and have an opinion about during this time and have great respect for both of them. Each had. and brought differ­ everything. • The “passives": These people never offer ideas or let you know where they • The “dictators": They bully and intimi­ • The “no people": They quickly point Home School RIVER EDUCATION TRAINING Professional, mature lady with skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a background in Accounts Payable. Human Resources and Dental Offices is seeking a full-time posi­ Maple Valley • Lakewood • Hastings tion in a friendly office in the Hastings area. If you need someone to work in your office that is dependable, organ­ ized, hardworking and would love to work as a member of your team, please call 269-945-6283 and I will send you • Flexible Hours tinues to do so, and does so with profes­ You see. I know this man professionaUy endos in the paper and don't give them a out why something won't work and are second thought because I know the truth, inflexible. and that is because I know him. I also know • And my favorite, “the gripers": Is any­ Ave., Hastings, Ml between sheriff's Both dealt with individuals and personally. I can read stories and innu­ commitment, but rarely deliver. Ne«tive equity on any Trade-in wiube added to amount Financed. PAID ADVERTISEMENT department. sional stature. • The “yes people": They agree to any Paymenu S5JU9.17 All sales sub­ ject to lender's Final approval. ent ideas and concepts to the who fit into the above category. One con­ stand. date and are very critical. Month, ■ S» APR; Total Amooot Financed S3J9S I7; Tool of — a waiter rorsoerg. Hittings Delton fee, Example 1998 Ford Wlmtar LX. Suck <19901; Sale Price $3X97.17: 179 Per Month for 60 EMPLOYMENT WANTED and of "tax Not to mention packing boards and cosnmis- Vote for Dar Leaf for county sheriff was about it In defense, the sheriff, the to Gavin Auto vehicle of your dreams for and a bargain $1 down payment then start making payments that easily been ment and Commission on Aging debacle? Car ing skills necessary during paycheck Yes the jail was window dressed. But that They've Clearance Sale is the oppor­ this event AH vehicles will current county jails, and the food is much better there Commissioners. Remember the huge salary increase (32 James R. Clemons, present County government by our present Board of we know 'works' or do we move on? Instead issues. Hence, our aging county jail in which Io To the editor: I am not defending DeBoer nor ruling out We have an experienced command officer the hours 9:00 a_m. and 8:00 Ml Time for change in Barry County a better job'’ We must look at all of the cards. fied used vehicles that it clearance Hastings many reasons and it must be Hastings, Ml - American this The allegations against DeBoer are all We must focus on who can do the best job both men. Hastings Auto Dealer Brings Huge Used Car Clearance Sale to the Public life. happened. Not so this time. for the county, and let us not gel these con­ personal dealings with the sheriff, he has been She truly cares about all .ssues no matter how big or small they may appear to be. Sheriff Steve DeBoer. ing many political fates, including the posi­ Reluctantly having had the recent experi­ We urge you to vote for our mom, Sandy James. You will have someone to watch over you as she has watched over us.! To the editor: order a few more 55-gallon drums of printing how difficult it is to deal with all of the thing ever right with them? They prefer to above, and not to shortchange the other two complain rather than help find solutions. candidatesj know the best man to run the These people are everywhere in society, we Bany County all know them, maybe even including us. Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Sheriff s Department is Michael Leedy. I have lived in Barry County for 36 yean and have been affiliated with the Middleville law Let’s make local vote totals high To the Silent Majority: vote. So don't give me this crap that your It is time for all of us to make a pledge, vote doesn't count. As long as you go to my resume or come in to interview with you. I'm looking as card-carrying Americans, to go to the the polls and fill out the ballot, in the right forward to meeting you. voting polls, then exercise our right to vote way, you can say you hail a choice. Maybe _______ £3^ 08633780 * for the candidate of our choice, and to vote other people didn't go along with your for the issues. choice and decision but you did exercise Election time has been a joke of late! On Prescription Convenience... the average, maybe 20 to 25% of the reg­ We the people, don't give a damm about Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days Pennock HEALTH dJ^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings polls or by absentee. Lets make a huge stalemen: that here in Barry County, we do true! care about our future. Let’s show the world According to the U.S. Constitution, we the that we did have a chance and the right to people, still have the right, to not listen to vote. All through this letter I use the word the Drive-thru It is time that this county got over 80 to 85% of the registered voters going to the istered voters might go out and vote. elections. We figure it is all decided before Location your right and you voted. actual election day. Not all the national media, and vote our way. It doesn’t matter what party you belong "vote." It’s time that this vhole county too. Take the time and research the ballot gets it done. Don't just get the usual maybe and see who you like and check out the 23%. let’s go for a shocking 80 to 85% of issues and vote your choice. Also, accord­ us finally saying yes to voting. ing to the U.S. Constitution, your vote is This letter is from one silent majority private. Don't let exit polling fool you into citizen to another. If you want things to voting the way they want you to vote. change or if you want things as they are. In Barry County area, if you registered Go out and vote and keep it quiet. No one to vote in your precincts, you can be a part has to know how you voted. Just think of the system. If you registered to vote, how an 80 to 85%. vote in the primary you can change the future or you can keep could change the November election. I the status quo going, it is up to your vote. hope that the same amount of citizens The Aug. 3 primary is the most impor would do it again in November and tell the tant election to go out and do the deed. To world Barry County. Mich., made a differ­ the young people, throughout history peo­ ence. ple have died so that you can have the Stephen Jacobs, chance to exercise your right and cast a Hastings �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 2004 - Page 11 Close to libelous allegations against sheriff rebutted lb the editor: process. They work together to coordinate a fine job... until he decided to run against the After reading the barrage of negative letters procedure. current administration. Was his demotion a about Sheriff Steve DeBoer, I am compelled to About the Right to Life endorsement: The payback?" reply. In the interest of full disclosure. I have sheriff believes abortion is wrong, except to Deputy Leaf was relieved as school liaison been a member of the Victim Services Unit save the life of the mother and in cases of rape officer in the fall of 2001. He filed a grievance, since its inception in 1999 and am employed at or incest, in which circumstances he believes as was his right and it was denied in arbitra­ the Barry County Sheriff's office as secretary adoption should be encouraged. It is not cus­ tion on Nov. 18, 2002. He filed a federal law­ to Mr. DeBoer. tomary for Right to Life to endorse any candi­ suit against Barry County and the sheriff in date for sheriff. April 2003. He filed to run for sheriff on Sept Many letters could be described as propa­ ganda or misguided at best, close to libel at The increase in road patrol deputies has worst. Through aspersion and innuendo, these been achieved through reassignment, which One writer said "We have two fine men as writers have managed to disparage not only has been an approach both candidates have challengers" for sheriff and that "both men are the sheriff, but also his wife and campaign suggested, as if it has not been considered, let committed Christians." I resent the inference, manager, a well-respected businessman in alone used. The position of daytime dispatch­ intended or otherwise, that DeBoer is not. Barry County. References to "Boss Hogg" and er is now filled by a civilian, freeing up a Look to Matthew 6:1-7. "Andy and Barney" insult and demean the deputy. The position of process service has intelligence and integrity of every deputy. been subcontracted out. freeing up another The comment about "cleaning, fixing and deputy. More part-time corrections officers repairing" the jail was prefaced by the state­ were hired to staff openings in the jail. which ment by Michigan previously required assignment by a road Department of Corrections was due and deputy, with hours almost equivalent to a full­ "DeBoer and his staff thought it wise" to take time employee. that an inspection 24. 2003. Deputy Dar Leaf is sincere and honest To the editor: that he could not be directed as to his 1 have been watching the Barry County legitimate activities outside the depart­ Sheriff’s race with interest for some time ment. DeBoer also said he planned to Anna Piscopo, now, reading letters from the readers and punish this guy for his insolence by put­ Hastings their point of view. Some erroneous opin­ Doster works hard for Prairieville Twp. ting him on an undesirable shift on a less ions and points have been made, and I than desirable job and he named this feel a few truisms need to be brought to deputy as Dar Leaf. light that some may or may not be aware of. This conversation with my friend took place before Leaf was removed from the First, the story about the dismissal of school liaison job and shift he enjoyed. It the legal action in the Banner July 15, in was several months later after this hap­ To the editor: a statement in the last paragraph "We per­ pened. after the grievance was lost, and This is directed to Prairieville Township sonally believe we would have had a bet­ the lawsuit was in process that I told my friend he should come forth with this do. It does not include the court officers, the voters. Wc have known Mark Doster before and ter chance at success had other folks from the community and department not had information. My friend informed me that al index and "sprucin' up tire joint" is not one DARE officer, who is. contrary to the writer's since he became township supervisor in their own fears of retaliation and been under no circumstances would be get of them. The award received by the Barry statement, indeed paid by county funds, nor 2000. Having served with him on the Barry, able to testify on Dar Leafs behalf.” County Jail is bestowed annually on only a the school liaison officer, whose position is Hope. Prairieville Fire Board, the Delton handful of jails out of 83 in the stale. The funded, again in direct contradiction of the District Library Board and the Southwest tion, let me tell you about a friend of retaliation were sincere. He even went as writer did an injustice to people who maintain writer's statement, through both county and this facility and inadvertently insulted the school certain steps prior to inspection, as this was an The increase includes the deputy assigned election year." I have read the guidelines for to Hastings/Rutland Township and if the compliance with jail standards issued by the writer who askd this question does not notice Michigan Department of Corrections, and the difference, perhaps the township residents there are 39 areas of compliance in the gener­ involved in a situation that might get the Though this is purported to be supposi­ sheriff angry. I have to believe his fears of Bany County Intermunicipality Committee, mine for over 30 years, a Vietnam vet far to say that if he was questioned about sheriff continue”*!? we can attest to his fine, intelligent and who was awarded the Purple Heart for his knowledge of this incident, he would folks who comprise the very union supporting requests additional road patrol deputies at visionary work on these boards and his deep actions in battle; retired factory worker rather risk perjury rather than the ire of her candidate. budget time, which have not met with county interest in and concern for the welfare of the with over 35 years on the job, who will DeBoa*. Thank goodness he never was people and the township. remain nameless, as per his request. Another writer asked if DeBoer's service as dollars. The approval. subpoenaed to testify. chair of the Community Corrections Advisory The sheriff’s office received seven new We also know of the considerable efforts Several months prior to the incident If you want a sheriff who attempts to Board is a conflict of interest, serving as chair vehicles this year because no vehicles were he has made since serving as representative where Dar Leaf was removed from his control people through intimidation, and of a committee that oversees certification of his own jail. The purchased last year. Five were assigned to on the Southwest Barry County Sewer and dayjob, I was telling a friend about some fear, then ypu know whom you are going mistaken. road patrol, one to the detective bureau, and Waler Authority Board, particularly since training I was going to do in firearm safe­ to voce for in the primary. Certification is overseen and awarded by the one to the undersheriff. whose previous vehi­ writer was On the ocher hand, in the short time I becoming board chairman. Thousands of dol­ ty, and the instructor was to be a deputy Michigan Department of Corrections, a state cle was reassigned to the county emergency lars in special assessment interest have been from he have known Dar Leaf, he has continually agency . The writer lacked understanding of the management coordinator. The sheriff did not saved because of interjected. "I know who he is, it's Dar impressed me with honesty, integrity and role of the board, which functions in an advi­ receive a new car. Barry County. Surprisingly, his diligence to make refinancing of the Leaf isn't it?" When I stated that indeed it sincerity, and his desire to do the right sory capacity only, with its chief task being to The sheriff’s office charges a notary fee for sewer bonds possible. This benefits not only was, I queried how he knew of him. He thing. He has proven to be an energetic find alternatives to incarceration in Barry pistol purchase permits because state law the township and sewer users, but also those said he was with Sheriff Steve DeBoer and persistent individual who just wants County. requires purchasers to swear before a notary in Barry, Hope and Johnstown townships. one day and DeBoer was telling him bow what is fair and correct in all his pursuits. he If I had a vote there, you all know who A writer said rather than evacuate the jail that they meet statutory requirements. Notary during a power outage, as recommended by fees are determined by the county in which the Doster worked with Barry Township and was firearm safety, the fire department. "DeBoer’s staff instead individual resides. The entire process is deter­ largely responsible for successfully creating like. He had ordered the person to stop Jim Sheldon. chose to open all doors and windows in an mined by state law, not the sheriff, nor his the Crooked Lake weed control project, and the individual had refused, stating Battle Creek attempt to disburse" the smoke caused by the office. The business hours of operation are not which will greatly benefit that lake and its generaior. Not one window in the entire build­ written in stone. The sheriff said he is willing residents. ing can be opened. The "terrified inmates” to consider the issue of slaying open later in were not "trapped in their cells throughout the the evening. After the Pine Lake weed control project, We highly respect Doster and and moved to Other parts of the jail, where car­ Leaf’s lawsuit to be politically motivated. This Jud> Wooer, bon monoxide detectors indicated safe levels. is an inference the writer drew for himself, Barry Township Treasurer The sheriff did not "agree to get his bache­ though he missed several critical pieces of e-mail lor’s degree when he interviewed for the job." information. This was never a condition of employment. between Dave Stevens and Skip Coryell from The sheriff did not complete his bachelor's January 2001, a copy of which was provided An to the sheriff and can be obtained from his his son in March of that year. I challenge any campaign headquarters, resulted in a conver­ thinking, cW person to find fault with that sation between Sheriff DeBoer and Skip The sheriff since then has been busy tending to Coryell. In the course of this conversation. the duties of his office, but will complete his Coryell admitted to the sheriff that his group. degree requirements this year at the age of 58, The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun quite an accomplishment Owners, had hoped to avoid certain ’unpleas­ I am writing this letter in support of Jill "tried to make it look as if she was a volunteer opposition was based on concern for officer worker." The rumor then was that Steve safety and he did not work to actively defeat Steele for Family Court (Probate) Judge. f have known her as an outstanding student DeBoer would appoint his wife as undersher­ passage of the law in my science classroom as well as a lawyer. iff. Julie DeBoer was hired in October 2000 as When the sheriff asked for explanation of She handled a complex probate matter for me a part-time grant coordinator, with the grant these "unpleasantries," Mr. Coryell mentioned in another county, with competency and itself and her position being approved by the a recall campaign, a media campaign and "giv­ integrity. State of Michigan, the County Board of ing you a lot of bad PR that could make your Steele, in every sense of the word, is her Commissioners, Community life very uncomfortable." When asked if he own woman. She has not been ‘ groomed" for Foundation and the Barry County United Way. was threatening the sheriff, Coryell said it was the position of probate judge. She is running She was paid at the same hourly rate she had a promise. strictly on her own merits. She was an excep­ This same Skip Coryell wrote just last week ist at Barry County Substance Abuse Services. he believes the sheriff was drunk three years ing with honors. She continued her pursuit of The sheriff did not give it to her, it carried over ago when his car struck a couple of mailbox­ a law degree with the same tenacity, demon­ to her new position as a county employee, just es. He claimed the sheriff to be a "Liar. liar, strating her high intellect graduating in the as it does for all county employees. The grant my pants are on fire." top 10 percent of her law class, while main­ The whole issue of “drinkin-drivin-n-killin’ taining a home and raising a family of her and energy on victims of domestic violence. mailboxes “has been addressed by the sheriff own. She is Barry County, having lived here I'm sure anyone will agree her efforts have at the First Friday forum. Do we rely on infor­ for 37 years, but is not a part of the county been worth every penny. mation provided by Dave Neeson's "buddies clique. It is net true that former Sheriff David down at the dub," on the opinions of Mr. She will bring a strong work ethic and a Wood implemented the video arraignment sys­ Coryell, which border on libel, selected quotes breath of fresh air to a county where politics tem, or that it "has since been taken over by provided by Ted Nugent United Sportsmen, or appear to be run on an elitist's agenda. Her the district court administrator." This was first do we go to the sheriff's office, where there is integrity, honesty and compassion will be explored by DeBoer in April of 1995, imple­ a copy of the investigations in their entire con­ good for all of us. mented in the fall of 1996 and negotiated at no text? It is time to interrupt the cycle of the inner cost to the county. The district court adminis­ Several writers defended Deputy Leaf’s and lawsuit one cf them charging, "He was doing circle and vote for Jill Steele Aug 3. Sharon E. Christensen, Delton Why am 1 supporting Dar Leaf for sheriff? I am supporting Dar Leaf because he is one of the most honest men that 1 know. Unlike other CERIAIN people, if Dar makes a mistake he would admit it, learn his lesson, and deal with the consequences. Dar Leaf would not lie and try to cover things up. He also has more respect from more people than anyone I know. His integrity, honesty and family value* go further than anyone that 1 can think of. One of the things that impressed me about Dar Leaf is how he can s»: back and let other sheriff candidates sling mud at him time after time. and all he says is. "Look at the positive and keep goinR for­ ward " Dar has not attempted to sling mud beck or retaliate on any­ one. All Dar wants is to serve the pubic the best way that he knows WRITE IN FOR BARRY COUNTY CLERK how, and that’s being sheriff of the Bany County Sheriff’s Office. As for people saying Dor's swsuit was for political reasons. I think the general public can read between the lines on the ads that have been in the paper on the subject. Why. just the other day al the Barry County Fair I ran into Julie DeBoer. I explained to her that no matter what the outcome of the election 1 still would have great respect for her and that 1 thought very highly of her. That was only until the next day when 1 walked by DeBoer's booth at the fair. 1 said “hi" to Julie DeBoer, and then she asked me to never speak to her again. 1 asked her. “Why. Julie?" She taxi, and I quote. “I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ANYONE THAT MIKE H ASKAMP ASSOCIATES THEMSELVES WITH THEM." as she nodded her head toward Dar Leaf's campaign booth. It was then and there when I lost all respect for Julie DeBoer. Is this the kind of people that you want in the sheriff's office? People that cut others down and tell them not to talk to them and act like little kids when you tell them you respect them? People that all they do is try to dig dirt up on their fel­ low sheriff candidates to sling mud at them, then get mad when all they can find is a loss on a judgment of a long ongoing, complicated Your Choice for a Positive Change! lawsuit? 1 don't want little kids in the sheriff's office, and 1 am sure you don't, either. So for a positive grown-up change. VOTE DAR LEAF FOR SHERIFF Sincerely. Mark L. Noteboom. Jr. M1WT) 2004 tional student in the Delton schools, graduat­ earned at her position as a prevention special­ MMp—1 fcx bj th; Con—MM io Mna Dw Lnf Stag, TTH E Star R4. would get my vote. To the editor, tion to the "shall issue" CCW law. DeBoer’s for equipment DeBoer did not Steele not in with in crowd antries' for the sheriff in regard to his opposi­ responsible teaching Arlene Tonkin, The sheriff also never "agreed he would not is which was Hope Township Treasurer hire his wife if he were appointed" and then trator who as their supervisor. correspondence degree in 1996, due primarily to the death of position allowed her to concentrate her time deputy urge The Sheriff did say be believed Deputy Dar Barry a Prairieville Township voters to re-elect him ordeal." but were taken outdoors for fresh air the had Part tor by the Commrtiee to Elect Mike Haakamp. 880 Mixer Rd.. Hasttogs. Ml 49058 loin .. EVANS I or I'robalc .1 tnl”e �Pag* 12 - Thutsdsy. July 2S. 2004 - The Hastings Benner PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 Prosecuting Attorney supports Fekkes PROFESSIONALS! To the editor: and onr current Law Day were initiated and As Bany County Prosecuting Attorney, I am supporting Probate Judge Wtoodcrfri fcnane far a frowng fatnil) Brand new 3bcdrtxxn. 2-bach. »Kh lake accew io pnvaae 21 t-aor Guernsey Lake The walkout basement i* plumbed far a third bathroom and n ready to be finished into the play­ room jou have always «anted Main floor laundry and wrap-around deck overtook the beautiful surroundings MRrsvsmofwumstmosm. nc. ■Vi wtriyaTirfceW M Mrairx *■ HIOHnjnlM -Ueiun.i M.hum 4-aail • M . -all ITWM • 3HV1 31Uaa3AO13 NOTICE As Assistant City Attorney (since 1991) and then as City Attorney for Hastings (since Judge Fekkes has demonstrated throughout 1995 replacing the Hon. James H. Fisher). her career as an attorney and her many years Fekkes served with distinction in continuing of service to this community, an ability and the cooperative relationship this office has integrity that set her apart. always enjoyed with the City of Hastings. Fekkes gets along with people. She knows Fekkes has been an active member of the how to get things done. This is not a common Child Abuse Prevention Council, the United trait for attorneys. She is always professional, Way, and Barry County Mental Health. She always even, and always appropriate. In my has also been active in the Career Day opinion, she has the temperament, experience Program, our local Girl Scouts. Jaycees. and common sense to best serve, and is by far Kiwanis. and has served as counsel for the the most qualified and able individual for this Michigan Jaycees. position in this county. There is no one else in Fekkes is running a positive campaign, our bar association who comes close to best based on her merit, integrity and years of embodying the qualities necessary to follow service. She is the best and by far most qual­ retiring Judge Richard Shaw. ified person for this job. She means what she unsurpassed says and she docs what she says she is going community service and volunteer record. No to do. I am proud to support her. She should other local attorney comes close. She has led be the choice of everyone caring about what (at the side of Judge Shaw) the creation of our is best for this community. Fekkes has established an To the QualHfad Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IB HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004 The polls will be open from 7:00 a-m. until 8.-O0 pan. have been maintained by Fekkes. Stephanie Fekkes. local domestic violence shelter. Green Gables Gordon Shane McNeill, Haven. The programs of the Juvenile Drug County Prosecuting Attorney Court, the Elementary School Mock Court Voting Precincts • Barry County, Michigan HASTMGS CHARTER TWP 806 Rhw Rl. Hetero Hwangs Charter Trip Hal ASSYW.TWP 8604 tori* Ad, Belevue AwptelwraftpHM BALTIMORE TWP 31Q0EDoa«ngRtLHsslings MmoreTbwntafoHtf HOPE TWP 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Heangs Hope Township Hal BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 Ketagg School Rd, Hfctary Comers Rre Staton IRVWG TWP PRECteCT 1 209 State St, Freeport Freeport wage Htei BARRYTWP PRECWCT2 156 F. Orchard St. Dsfion BvrytotetadpHtf 9MNGTWPPREONCT2 3425 Wing Rd.. Hastags mnng tuwnsnp nu CARLTON TWP 85 WNoomeAd, Hertngi CoSan township Hsi JOHSTOWNTWP 13641 S. 1637 Hwy. Bowing CASTLETON TWP 91S Reed 8L. NetaNte CetatewTripHM MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 DurireeSt. NwhvSIs M^le Greve Trip Htf 0RANGEVUETWP PRECMCT1A61B 8912 S. Boutar Rd.. ShefoyvBe OrongevaetowntaipHal PRAMEVUE TWP PRECWCT1 10156 S. Norrie Rd, Deion rrowra® iuvn*v> n®i PRAMEVUE TWP PAECBCT 2 11251 Undsay Rd, Ptebwel Pine late Rre Department RUTLAND CHARTER 7W 2461 Heath Rd, Haatoge Rutend Charter township HBI THORNAPPLE TWP PRECWCT 2 200 E Mein. MdrtevBs P-imoppte Trip Hal ^TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD YANKEE SPRMGS TWP PRECWCT 1 264HMBpRd,IA'ktevGs Ytatoe Springe Trip Htf HOWARD R. (HOOT) GIBSON YANKEE SPRWGS TWP PRECWCT 2 1425 & Payne Ute M. Wri|tavLW 40046 Committed to an of Barry Co. THORNAPPLE TWP PRECWCT1 sKnwrewi Kiwnanp nw 128 Street MkldtoWto Thomeppie Twp Emergency Services I would support an effort to ellmlnata retirement benefit* for County Commission '• I would support an effort to eliminate “per diem" pay for committee meeting* CTTYOFHASTWGS WARDS 1,2,184 „ 232W.Gand8UHwtage v HwS^e Mridb S^otd Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter baflot for the Primary Election by mad may submit an AV appfcation by 2D0 pjn., July 31. 2004. Electors quafified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote in person in the Townetvpicity Clerk's office up to 400 pjn.. August 2.2004. .*iMTrfsyp-rnifr1 'l J/ Ptane (289) 7584003 3100 C Dotatog Rd. Htatoga. Ml 48068 BOWflc L GhUTTcNDeN Hatetoge Charter TepCtal 885 Rher Rd. Hostage. Ml 49068 Phone (269) 9463890 OBco Phono (286) 9453291 Home SUSANK BUTLER Mate Grave tor'<MpaBri(' BZKEwtRd. NretMte. Ml 48073 Phone (517) 852-1869 UNDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope township Oort OARLBC HARPER Oranpovle towntaip Ctafc 11031 WMsood Rd, 5483 S. MM3 Hoy, Hostage Ml 48068 Phone (289) 072-7149 VOTE I WOODLAND TWP 156 S. Main St, Wbodtad WoodMnd TrMnship HM MdrMe. Ml 48333 c Pho (286) 796-7202 L UnIse* al committee members are paid. ’ I would support an effort to eliminate health car* benefit* tor County Commissioners. • I would support an effort to have a majority of County Commisatansr* meeting* in the evening. • I would support an effort to use a minimum of County Commlaetanar* on vari­ ous committeas and make a greater us* of volunteers. . MI4S0M . CHBWL ALIBI Wbodrind tovmship dark 1516. Meh, Woodtend. Ml 46897 Phone (289) 387-4915 OBoe Ptxme (209) 367-4094 Home RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Phone (286) 946-2464 15StOrteUa.K>fo«TO5 Phone (286) 823-5171 WUMDANELS Catan townsttp Ctork MRWoomoRd, Heotagt M 48066 Ra**mMMM> umawucm JAMCE CUPPHff Wntoe Springe townehip Ctak SWUBriggeRd, IlfteBMl. Ml 48333 NORMAJEMIMCH01S PrwiovBetowrWfoCterk 10115 S. Norrie Rd, Dehon. Mi 48046 PHone (289) 8234864 CAROL ERGANG toteig township Clock 3341 Wtooschool Rd. MhddtoWte, Ml 46303 Phone (289) 9488883 JUNE DOSTER JohntMown townoNp Ctert 1815 Laoey Ad.. Dowtog. Ml 49060 Phone (289) 721-9906 ROBBI MCKENNA Ruttato Charter township Clerk 2461HoNhRd, HotengAM 49068 Pnone (289) 9484194 HASTWGS CITY CLERK 201 E. sare St HMngsMtoOM Phone (289) 945-2488 An ordinance Io amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning certain property in Section 13 from C-3, General Business, to C-2, Community Business District; and to repeal afi Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. For the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the following offices: State Legislature Representative in Congress State Representative County: TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following ie a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received lor first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on July 14. 2004 915 RBOfl St, rWBMte, Ml 49073 asLsajssEt____________ Congressional: BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL Probate Judge partial term Countywide offices County Commissioners Township offices County Proposals Township proposals Therefore, Rutland Charter Township, Barry County. Michigan ordains: DebbieS. Smta Barry County Cterk SECTION! - REZONMQ OF PROPERTY M SECTION 13 t, Susan vandecar. treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of July 13.2004. the record of this office Indicate that the The zoning map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended so as to rezone the following described property from the 03, General Business total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by Constitution of Michigan, to any local units of government District, to the 02. Community Business District classification affecting the taxable property located in the County of Barry. Is as follows: By Barry County Charlton Park Common Aging 911 Thornapple Manor By Assyria Township: None By Baltimore Townsnip: None By Barry Township: Ponce Fire .25 mills .25 mills 1.00 mills 85 mills 2004-2006 2004 2004 2004 2009 2.00 mills 2.00 mllB 2004 2004 By Cartton Township: Library .50 mills 2004-2005 By Castleton Township: Ubrary Fire Equip Amb. Equip. .50 mills .75 mills .25 mills 2004 2004 2004 By Hastings Township: library Cv Hope TWOnshlp: None By irvtng Township. Fire Library 1.50 mills 50 mills 2004 2004-2005 By Johnstown Township: Fire Road 1 00 mills 50 mills 2004-2006 2004-2006 By Maple Grove Township: None By Orangeville Township: Road By Prairieville Township Road Ponce Fire Added Fire By RuV.and Township: Library Fire By Thornapple Township: Fire Emer Ser Fac By woodland Township: Fire/Cem Roads By Yankee Springs Twp Fire 160 mills Outtot #1, Wal-Mart Development, more particularly described as property commencing at the W IM poet of Section 13. T3N. R9W, Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence N88(33(04( E 1802.55 feet along theE&WIMRneofsaid Section 13 (Bearing Orientation Michigan State Plano South Grid); thence N71(57(45(E 909.00 foot along the centertine tangent of relocated highway M37/M-43; thence N30(43(23(E 115.06 tool to the Northerly R O W. line of said relocated highway M37/M-43; thence Northeasterly 113.48 toot along said R O W. line and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 7564.44 tost and the chord of which bears N72(23(31(E 113.48 toot, thence N71(57(45(E 40.33 toot along said R O W toe to the Point of Beginning; thence N14(56(33(W 241.49 tost; thence Northeasterly and Southeasterly 297.46 toot along the arc of a curve to 9w right, the radius of which is 134.00 tost and the chord of which bears S78(32(17(E 240.04 toot; thence S14(5€(33(E 85.W toot; thence S75(03(27(W 10.00 toot; thence S14(56(33( E 38.88 tost to said Northerly R O W Hno; thence S71(57(45(W 205.30 toot along said R O W. lino to the point of begin­ ning SECTION a - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL 2004 2009 This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication after adoption. A3 Ordinances or DATE JULY 14. 2004 parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordmnce wB bo considered for adoption by the Township Board a’ its regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hail on August 11, 2004 commencing at 7:30 p.m. This notice is provided in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 1.50 mills • 2004 9067 mills 8174 mills .8174 mills 50 milts 2004-2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004-2005 1.60 mills 1.50 mills 2004 2009 2004-2010 9672 mills 14168 mills 2004-2005 1005-2013 2.00 mills 2.00 2004 2004 2005 .50 mills 2004-2006 SUSAN vaN0CCA«. BAH COUNTY TKASUKN Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audic tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meetingAtearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. AH interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in dis­ cussion upon said Ordinance. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township HaN 2461 Hssth Rosd nasungs, mtcnipan omo Telephone: (269) 946-2194 09S33561 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29 2004 - Page 13 Wagons have circled around the incumbent sheriff To the editor: declined service when they wanted it and felt Go against the clique of the "Good Ole manner. Baker was also a detective member of the Boys Club." and they rally the wagons against Major Case Team of the BCPD. This four- about "serving all the people." or just some? I you! member team, led by a captain, enjoyed a discontinued 100% solvability rate on homicides for a Committee because it was a waste of my It was humorous to read letters to the editor as members of the "clique" spoke out. There number of years. 1 was a street sergeant at the they deserved it. Was there something said serving on the 911 Tech time. One Admin Board member expressed have been two letters from retired Michigan time and knew that many of these cases start­ similiar feelings to me when be asked. "What State Policeman Ron Neil, one supporting the ed out without any clues as to who may have am 1 doing here?" "anointment" process, the other supporting done it. his longtime fellow state policeman. Steve Members of the "clique" chose the location Baker also has Eastern the attended to verbally attack me. I apologize to those Van Nortwkk says he's not anti-farm DeBoer. Mr Neil also serves to administer the Michigan University Command and Staff who witnessed these outbursts. I will not back 911 Board as the citizen-al-large. Gives three College, an eight-week course, I believe. This down from verbal attacks. One got within state police votes out of seven to supervise the course of study has prepared many chiefs and inches of my face, yelling at me. I will never 911 director, who also is. yes. retired stale sheriffs to rise to the positions tliey hold. ever back down from someone who thinks Nothing could be further from the truth in and from all sources. Air quality does not Baker also served as Chief of Police in they own our county and can yell at me or regards to lhe accusations during lhe cam­ need to be sacrificed, nor does any number of Nashville, where he also ran up against the anyone else, and I will continue to fight for paign for the 7lh District County Commission other issues with the correct and dedicated "clique." the citizens I live with, and those I serve. The election that I am anti-farm. management of these facilities. policeman. Cilizen-at-large? You dwell on that yourself. Don Johnson from Middleville has men­ To the editor: and >lreams needs to be protected at all times tioned this in several of his letters to the edi­ DeBoer has an impressive number of clubs County Administrator, and/or the new County This spiteful rumor should be re-staled that Smaller farm operators will continue to be tor. Deputy Dar Leaf has no command experi­ he represents, all starting with "Hastings." If Board, needs to investigate all facets of coun­ I am anti-pollution from any source, especial­ at a disadvantage within the agricultural com­ he wins this election ask him to please join a ty their jurisdiction. ly, if that source knowingly continues after munity as they seek to carve out a productive ence to bring to the office, they say? You lis­ Delton club maybe. There are humans south Wagons will circle. I'm sure, they already are. measures have been imposed to stop the and meaningful continuance of their desired ten to some deputies and lhe current undersh­ of the border. way of live. Competition for usable acreage under departments May the citizens of this county be the win­ degradation. wi'l continue to be difficult as they compete Prairieville Township and Nashville, receiv­ ners. Please vote on Aug. 3. Dar Leaf should be These accusations can stem only from my Leaf is also bringing a well experienced pursuit to protect my property and the sur­ against lhe larger operators. ±e developers "command" undersheriff to serve us. Robert ing only "emergency" services when their elected our new sheriff in August. rounding area from the years of inappropriate and lhe cost. Baker, retired sergeant from the Battle Creek local departments are not on duty. It’s in writ­ Police Department. Bob and I served many ing. request this through the Freedom of eriff does it all and does very well. Currently. 911 policy has Barry Township. 1 hear that the other candidate. Neal Johnson, is a great guy I hear, but no one real­ negative Specialty farms, creative agri-business's impact created from lhe large-scale industri­ and the alternative fuel sources are making management and the practices Information Act. before the election, if you ly knows him. He should bow out and don't alization of a local dairy operation. We all there way into the market place and will con­ don't believe me. These populations pay the allow the vote to split, like it did eight years deserve the right to protect our property. Our tinuing abilities, street smarts, detective abilities and same taxes, on top of a special millage for ago in lhe DeBoer/Sixberry/Johnson race. personal environment and that of our neigh­ desired and needed opportunities win chal­ a very strong leadership presence. When he their limited local coverage, as the other Help your county to move forward with new borhoods and region should never be com­ lenge the county-wide planning process. led a team of officers on one of my shifts localities that receive full services. leadership. promised for any pursuit. years together and I have nothing but the highest regard for his knowledge, command show to promise. These highly Dedicated and concern citizens are needed 911 Larry Gentry. Bristol Lake. It is my desire to help gain the needed edu­ as much now as ever to help with the many had nothing but the highest regard for him. Admin/Tech Boards. This is "call manage­ Johnstown Twp. (former JFD firefighter) cation and awareness for all of us to better challenges facing our diverse county and its They also responded to the most serious of ment." they will say. and there is such a thing. understand the changes coming to the agri­ citizens. It is not time for the status quo to But talk to some of the people who have been cultural industry. The more we all know, the continue, but time for compassion and better when I was a lieutenant at BCPD. his officers Ask crimes in a well organized and successful your state police ladened Good enough to be appointed, good enough to be elected To the editor: This is in response to Wes and Georgia 15 Robinson's July letter to the editor After-hours court services have already been encourage Barry County voters to return her attempted. It didn't work and the cost to tax­ to the bench. payers was significant. Doherty, if truly Remember, demonstrated leadership is interested in the probate judgeship, should what counts in this election. The true test of is “very have known that. The same on his truancy leadership is to walk the talk, just as Fekkes active” with our community's young people program. It's already being done as a result has demonstrated for years. and has been a model “Mr. Mom.” Robinson of a combined effort of the prosecutor's And. not to forget one last platitude deliv­ his case for his candidate office, probate court and the schools. He ered by Wes Robinson, kudos to Doherty for because he failed to articulate just how Mr. should know what’s going on in the probate being Mr. Mom. I know many great fathers court setting if he wants to be judge. who have great wives who lake the role of endorsing Bill Doherty. Robinson says his candidate didn't make is Doherty very active with youth. If Barry' County has. and has had for some most specific endorsement Doherty can get time, a consolidated court system which has from his strongest and most involved sup­ already taxpayers Mary Lou Gray-Hart, porter. that tells us we better look elsewhere. $250,000 each year for the lost seven or Former Mayor. Hastings Barry County So let’s compare... eight years. Furthermore, it's been handled Judge Stephanie Fekkes was selected by so well that the consolidated court system is Gov. Jennifer Granholm following an exten­ held as a model by the Slate of Michigan sive and in-depth interview of a field of Judiciary. This means that the probate judge applicants for the position, which included may have to sit on a circuit case or on a dis­ Doherty. Now. after the fact. Doherty says trict case; therefore, the person elected to the people should elect a judge. He was one of position must function in all positions. those seven who submitted his name for The responsibility of probate judge appointment. So why. now. is appointment Barry County to the position bad? in is not solely family law. understanding of all of the needs of this great the negatives associated with this industrial­ county and the continuance and protection of ization. This is vital if we are to preserve the fee many fine traditions and ways of life. rural qualities of our countryside aiid the Mr. Mom. while the mother works or attends school. None of them should be judge. Anointment fails the ‘smell test’ To the editor. Jeffrey L VanNortwick. quality of life for all of us. Candidate for the 7th District. Surface water runoff to our wetlands, lakes Barry County Commission Don’t forget Neal Johnson for sheriff To the editor, Robinson's endorsement is the strongest and saved better we can all understand the positives and • been a faithful Christian for years, since the About the sheriff candidates. I will say, I age of 28 and very proud of what he believes have the great pleasure of knowing all of and would love to share it with anyone who them. They are all very nice and determined wants to know more. men. But people really need to look past all the his hobbies and his sporting events that he experience they think someone needs to do participates in, along with teaching CCW Also, Neal does like firearms. It's part of the job in question. How did certain individu­ classes, being active in the NRA, a member als get that experience? Maybe, on the job! 1 of the MCRGO, and teaching DNR hunters think that would be the fact for any job, safety. wouldn't you agree?! firearms, it has and never will become a prob­ One thing I would like to express is that \ But in regards to enjoying his lem in his leadership abilities. was very upset when I saw someone had put I do urge the county to at least learn more in one article that two of the candidates have facts about the candidates, each one. Maybe been career officers and have dealt with lhe you've overlooked 3 couple of issues. Neal is issues of everyday policing, and that was the important to the position. But I would like to Homeland Security issues, If the money is only candidate whot has expressed Fekkes is the only qualified candidate for I'm writing to expr^s my agreement with Mr. Fred Jacob-/ editonal from a few weeks The candidate ultimately elected should the duties of this position and deserves to be back, the one in which he commented on have demonstrated to the voters that he/she returned to the bench. And. to reiterate, she "anointing" truly is a leader. It's not good enough to talk was recognized as such by the Stale Bar of office. about it — voters need to know what the Michigan Judicial I probably wouldn't be writing except for I'm sure all reserve police officers, firemen, He explains what he wants to do if voted into candidates have already done to contribute Qualifications when she was appointed to the holiday we just celebrated — our nation’s army, etc., would agree! Also, most of them office. And he wants to know what the people to a better quality of life for constituents. the position in a field of applicants that birthday. I think our forefathers were dead don't get paid for the job. they volunteer, want to see and their ideas. included Doherty. serious when they started the preamble of the should we say, their lives and time. Fekkes was instrumental in the establish­ Committee on lhe insiders' choice for a given say that people who are on reserve like Neal being given to us fiom the government for Johnson have been very often tjust as impor­ that purpose, we might as well use it. even tant, because their lives are affected in many ways and are in just as much danger as any though we do need money for other things. My vote is with Neal Johnson. Take a look at his website at ww w.njohnson4sheriffi.com . career police officer. People in the county do matter, along with ment of Green Gables Haven, a domestic She is further endorsed by State Senator violence shelter. She’s been involved in the Patty Birkholz. Representative Gary Newell. Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher. Retired Probate County nearly 10 years; a member of the Judge Richard Shaw and a host of others who recognize her commitment, her caring choice be appointed verses having a visiting the circumstances and he can tell you the Heather Lewis. and her expansive experience. judge fill in until the election. All this just to date, time, and place it happened." This is one Hastings have their judge candidate listed as an incum­ issue he will gladly discuss with anyone. He's Domestic County Violence Juvenile Task Court Force; legal Barry counsel; constitution with, “We the people." To me ' Besides the comments last week in the all of their ideas. This is our county, we're a that means "we" make the choices. paper, Neal Johnson is a Christian, as the oth­ part of it, we afraid have a say in it, too. Give In these past few months, we have watched ers have expressed. But. in his own words, "It my father a chance to show you what can our probate judge retire and then the insiders’ was a life changing experience for him with happen with hard work and determination. involved with Barry County United Way; Judge Fekkes is a strong supporter of the and Michigan Jaycees legal counsel. And if consolidated court system and has made lhe anyone visited lhe livestock exhibits during commitment to better it, not dismantle it. I feel my rights as a citizen have been tam­ the Bany County Fair, you could very pos­ That's tremendously important to the tax­ pered with. I know it's been done time and sibly have seen her in the barns, working payers of Bany County because of the sig­ with the youth and her daughters, just as nificant dollars that have been saved by may not be against the law. but haven't we she's done the post several years. implementing this court system. come far enough as a society to be above this bent on the ballot. time again but that doesn't make it right. It What footprints has Doherty left to bene­ I was mayor in Hastings when the posi­ fit citizens of lhe community, and why tion of city attorney was vacated. I appoint­ should he think we should be following his ed Stephanie Fekkes city attorney nearly 10 path? He has to do more than just talk. years ago and wholeheartedly endorse her Larry Neil, for the position of probate judge, and I Hastings Doherty wants to hold after-hours court. kind of behavior? As my old friend Bob used to say "Il just doesn't pass the smell test." • NOTICE • 269-792-0555 Fax: 269-792-0755 710 W. Cherry Wayland. Ml 49348 OPEN HOUSE The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held July 27, 2004, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday. VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE! RE-ELECT Sunday, August 1st, 4-6 pm SANDY JAMES 'Bringing County Government to the Community' Pantile leaderfor you. Yw Cnl Be Wilheuli The HOP! HASTINGS ART HOP July 30th, 6-9 PM Flah Hatchery Building - Main Street Bank - White's Phutiipr ep^y Court House Lawn - Thornapple Arte Council - lack Goer Ml Second Hand Comoro - Jefferson Street Gallery - Fall Creek Reataurant State Grounds Coffee Houae PARK AT EITHER ENO OF THE ROUTE ANO HOP ON THE TROLLEY & windows in ‘02 • 2 car garage • Deck • Private setting • FP~ Appliances • Boat lift & dock • Year round home. $116,500. Your Host: George Williams PC415648 GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES Rutland. Hope Townships 50 North M-37 Highway - Hastings (2GG) G4G-377O 09533737 Pad tar fly rwCoowaii SaCy Jww. Carty Cqmwmpw. IM i Rfl Hmay. Ml 4M6I �Page 14 - Thursday, July 29. 2004 - The HoMtoga Banner Steele will ‘walk the walk’ as judge Appointed judge the best candidate raise two children into delightful young As a high school teacher, my perspective adults, who still enjoy being around their on teenagers changed a great deal after I family. Their third child, Allie, has been an ntoed four children of my own. Personal integral part of every gathering we have been experience goes far beyond textbook leam- at for the six yean of her life. As a baby, Rick I'm Probute court deals with family issues, and even while helping my husband lift drywall. I think a candidate with the experience of Allie has a desk in her mom's office, and toning her own family has a better under­ every day off work is known in the neighbor­ standing of the problems today's families hood as "Mommy and Allie Day." of retaining Judge Fekkes has been active in the com­ munity and the county since she's been here, have know-n her personally as well as a fellow Jill Steele, who is running for probate and understands the problems parents face J-dge. his been my summer neighbor for 1 today. If families come before her court, then KXal of 18 yens. She's been the heart of our they will be met with empathy and under­ standing. On Aug. 3. please vote for Jill Steele. and ethical and graduated in the top of her law support particularly in the area of children's issues. I Jill is someone who has "walked the walk" too her home. On top of this, Jill is honest in writing Stephanie Fekkes as probate judge. carried her everywhere in a snuggly carrier Lawsuit was not politically motivated To the editor: required by his labor contract.’ As with any Why is Deputy Dar Leaf being criticised for dispute, if either party feels that the findings filing suit when Julie DeBoer, wife of Sheriff are unacceptable, they may file suit with the Steve DeBoer, has exercised the same due Circuit Court for a review of the matter. The Carole G. Smith, process rights in separate lawsuits against her completion of this process takes time and no Delton employers and potential employer in Ionia. one person can predict lhe dale, lime or resolu­ Allegan, and Bany counties, respectively? tion of such matters. My husband and I have seen Jill and Rick The lawsuit fileo by Deputy Leaf on Apnl 4. It was not until 2004 that Deputy Leaf began 2003. was the final step in Deputy Leaf's due to consider running for the office of Barry process rights stemming from his removal County Sheriff. He had been approached b • from the school liaison position in August numerous individuals asking him to run. It was 2001. As stated by the sheriff. Deputy Leaf only after considerable thought and consulta­ ■followed the process of filing a grievance, as tion with his family, faith and friends that Deputy Leaf decided to be a candidate. Dar Leaf is a man of exceptional honesty PUBLIC NOTICE and integrity and will serve the citizens of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Put* Accuracy Wat tor tha Barry County above and beyond the call of August 3,2004, Primary Electton wto be conducted on Saturday, July 31.2004, at 1 pjn. In the Wuodtond Township Hal located at 156 South Mato. Woodtond, Michigan. of the election have boon prepared in accordance with law. Several writers have written to express what they saw as unfairness in the judicial appointment process. When Fekkes was appointed as probate judge, she, as well as die screening process that included interview questions both in writing and in person and having their references and backgrounds thoroughly checked. As a result of that process, the governor, using all the information gathered on all the candidates, decided, based on Judge Fekkes qualifications, to appoint her to bench. I believe that through this process the best Kay Loftus. Win at all costs in AYSO Soccer? “under 10“ team. This is organized by AYSO. MICHAWANA^ dren's issues. Andrew Lusty Our son plays soccer in Hastings for a —.. . her work as an advocate for family and chil­ duty. To the editor: - member of the Bany County Child Abuse Council, where she was a very active mem after our son told her he had not played (which she. of course, knew). yet Our 9-year-old son was in lean because be Recently, his team went to tournaments in Kalamazoo, put on by AYSO. which insists the coach is required to piay all team mem­ When the coach approached us after the game bers at least two quarters of every game. The Youth Camp • Retreat Center ♦ RV Campground -6:00 p.m. |. Waterfront, archery. sports, handcrafts, ■' T% mini-golf, mountain billing Hartings, MI 269-623-5168 coaches also are there to build our children's self-esteem and confidence. We thought our riou as to whether her team would make it Io son's coach was trying to do this until the sec­ finals the next day. So she chose not io piay ond day of tournaments. The last game we played was a very close and competitive This coach, who is also a gym teacher for game against another Hastings AYSO team. some Hastings elementary schools, tore what Our son did not get put in the first half of the self-confidence our son had to shreds that game, so he thought he would be playing the day. She chose winning a game over instilling last half with his team (at least according to proper values in our children. AYSO's rules). His coach did not pul him in We always tell our children to do their best lhe third quarter or the fourth quarter, even and that winning isn't everything. I would tike to think that our teachers are doing the same, but who knows what goes mt when we are not there? Just look al what happened when we were. Thinking back, this is not the first time she We Believe in Steve! has done this to our child. At the fall tourna­ KEEP Sheriff DEBOER ments in Ailegca, she “forgot” (at least lint's what we thought at the time) to put om child in for his two quarters. That also was a very important game. If were are teaching oar children that win­ ning and being the best player is all that mat­ ters, where does being a good sport come in to play? I know other coaches far the U-10 “Have firn!" "What are we here for?" - To have for taMon. I cartas to to good tan to hm ta as nm I tality! an toy on to not orty tat m toh ta dta tom, tot to pta teaMtatoagMMtartam HstotetfiiAntortuU Kelly and Bill Cnmmore, tatotetototerSStatohtorttoBtorttatotette# Hastings Cartytadditotalma*raaurt|rokaBma»giddtokn rndHagi *gto tea iftaa. IS ■ bg tr to tat pnen nd Hu rtMHkn Steele has qualities to be a good judge tot** Bm Cortt to tomato ■ I ton Mot ■VariiamMoaktotoandtoiAhtacatototeapak aannaaytocanpdadyiongitoaniadtodtoBaryCato It is very difficult for the average voter Io MhOta laitopmadtiySMDtoriHvtyailaMpa*- determine who is the most qualified candi- ta a ■ eat togto anbg or MVtahg ooamrik* following: VtontMorhigal■oottotooaanutadBaryCarty Hita tontataaldhtnAgtolWrlM daaagaey rtoom to caa, taaOMtakMtoMdalidiaryOartydmm StonMor Jill Steele is dearly the most qualified can­ didate for the position, having been an honor 1taekan9mta'fflintsntartHto)ws,bot>petonWto graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, pnoW I ngto Stas ■ a» d to tol pcta dfces «d ptos magna cum btayOMVitodtolvatol' M Wrgr< ML *■*■<*• Dtoatoto < tery Ooadg the lop 10% Tw tans San Mnrlv ear 30 fathering ah Hi crarhto lidton Mi Moi to '.mdxxf It jai ■ M of Bury Cast, laude graduate of Westen Michigan University and cum laude graduate traOtowamrl>toton,Bitototam,to<pdatoto at her law class. husband Rick were raising two children. (She diary Carty to to matond Nt to«to*t laaptoloatow now has three.) In addition, the has been a resident of am DtarkrMdlaw Carty* understands the values of the community. Her current practice has focused on those areas of law over which a probate judge presides. Having known her as till Humphreys dur­ ing her K-12 education. I. saw her continent­ WtobsMkiM«Vtotomato paton' ly demonstrate strength of character, leader­ ■MtMartamtodOgrirB ship, trustworthiness and overall high moral ■to to Bury Carty Shafi Oto non dpurtc, pogmto to standards. She treated her peers equally with respect, friendship and understanding. Tbeae are all qualities necessary for an honest, com- on • Maato onto dwgrt <* mtoq ototo to tonal tourtfatoottortm am to tan roptody to tmtoorty OdtoiMtekntoedeitoUtoQ MartiMtongaeto tocMdtodMoucibaadliiltoatodiitoapaton. ■toadMatak>to(ia>dM,l>>amtoa.toaM|p,ato ItaatemaitartytonotoalitataWfdcatokMrttodto Teachcrs of the Delton schools, retired and active, who are urging voters to support Steele for the position of Probate Judge ctantotouMtotiMgrtictem.' include Rob Heethuis. Cliff and Carrie McDonald, Jim and Albe Brunner, Andrea Troutman. Ann Rawsky, Judy Baurs, Nadine 1 tom* Mpot M Stow Moor tr ladata ■ M d Baty a to bmi ray Man to uod to am m to Bary Carty Ml Cato Hull and Gordie Christensen. Please vote Carty Bary Carty tatatoaikrtr* total i Staid ash Htfr OtotolktoitortoBoadtolln>aHMtotoatato><tota Aug. 3 for Jill Steele for probate judge. ptotand to pavai ctor a am to arw ii tar CM Im hopoaeomaarSeA laamtoHtramMmhtokto1 [rtalaud fra* Many, to ntadkn h Matter Jim Brunner. Delton VOTE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3T TO KEEP SHERIFF DEBOER Visit www.kMpshertttdeboer.com. �Th* Hastnps Banner - TtsasUay. Job 25. 2004 - Papa 15 Evans has integrity for judge’s position To the editor, A judge should participate in establish­ ing. maintaining and enforcing, and should personally observe, high standards of con­ duct so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary may be preserved. Sheriff’s department needs change To the editor: your employment, if you can mentally take ft. He is a I am a former employee of thu Barry County very unforgiving person. Sheriffs Department. I retired after working for 26 Mr. Neil also mentloned that Deputy Dar Leaf did not try for any of the promotional test. Why should interested in ril of his employees, was willing to help it the way it is. Leaf may not be ‘time tested" but You could really trust him. he? It would have been a waste of his time. Leaf tells Sheriff DeBoa has been and he has failed. The tax­ payers of Barry County are gambling now. >*d they He was. and still is, highly respected by the com­ “Andy and Barney" were never at the department, worked there I truly felt a part and was proud to be an with their feet on the desk. That was somewhere else employee. in Mr. Neil’s travels. He sounded like good ’ole Steve That was a feeling of total togetherness, all work­ ing as a team. came in and saved the jail. The staff in the jail was never 'saved* or ratha corrected... by DeBoa. The That was under the forma sheriff. David 0. Wood. staff in the jail is good at what they do and perhaps by But since then it has been just the opposite. having no escapes the jail start must be doing some­ 1 strongly disagree with letter writer Ron Neil. He thing right They are the ones who do dr job. They did not work for Sheriff Steve DeBoa. He. of course, is a friend who wants a friend to get re-elected. are the ones who 'make the sheriff took good.* Besides when I was employed there, he (the sha- Perhaps they composed the letta together at one of iff) very seldom came back to sec what was happen­ the load restaurants. What promises were made? ing. I did work fot DeBoa. and I am not writing this The GED for inmates was already established before DeBoa was in office... He can't take credit for I really had no problems. I truly loved my job in the beginning throughout the era of David Wood. thateitha New equipment was gotten, however technical But as time passed unda DeBoa. I was upset advances just come along with the times. He just hap­ about what was happening to the department and to pened to be there. As far as getting them, I am sure the people. I have known cases where he flatly told that grams had to be written and if that was the case, good people that they had no integrity. someone else does the writing and if be has to sign his I am writing because it is very sad to see the department going down to the dirt Employee against employee, wondering whom you could even trust It is now a dog-eat-dog situation. This leada lets it happen, and smiles as it does. have been name he does so. That isn't hard to do eitha. DeBoa ran an ad in the Reminder, along with his endorsements, using the Banna article on Dar Leaf and the lawsuit I thought that that was pretty tacky... As I commented before on the consequences of bargains speaking against or what was the story, ft may have (sheriff/cmployce) ’You do this for me. I'll to some­ turned out differently if some of the employees could thing for you " have talked. But I guess that being tacky like that goes There too many Can Mr. Neil call this man a leader? Sheriff DeBoa is not a leada. along with leadership. We need a change, Dar Leaf is honest, give him the 'time test,” let him prove to the community that he your community. Your employees do not perform the can do ft... He has got the intelligence, he definitely is best they possibly can. So, in turn the community suf­ a people person... Turn our sheriff's department back into a depart­ There is a lot of unrest ment where the employees can be proud to wear the Mr. Neil stated that the office of the sheriff was not for someone who has not proven the ability to supa- brown uniform and being employees who will give themselves 100% to the community! Questions to ask yourself before voting: Steve DeBoa has proven that he doesn't have that 1. Why are so many retired employees endorsing Dar Leaf, including the forma sheriff? The sheriff always staled that he has an open door policy, similar to that of David Wood. But there is a difference. Unless you walk the walk and talk the talk, 1 Do you want 100% from your road and jail peo­ ple? Their job is to serve and protect. But how is this done if DeBoa is re-elected? the door is shot If you do consult with him and he Jane Power. disagrees, you will pay throu; nout your remainder of Retired corrections officer Homeland Security deserves to be funded To the editor: the Pentagon and that flight that went down in I would like to thank Mr. Fred Jacobs for his fair Pennsylvania woke up that fateful morning having the and balanced approach to items and issues that have same theory in mind; otherwise they would not have surfaced in our county during this difficult primary gone to work or boarded those planes that morning. I do agree with you that we need the money for After having read his comments and articles for the otha programs such as education, medical assistance, put four mouths in the Banna, I now have a different youth programs, etc., but to get money for those pro­ and positive view of this fine publication and I hope grams we need to go to our elected officials on the this will continue in the years to come. federal or state level and ask them to acquire funding I do, howeva. want to take issue with his com­ for these much needed programs. If they don't do as ments in last week’s editorial about Homeland we ask, we have a program that we can use called the Security funding. electoral process to replace those insensitive law The monies that nre offered to us in Bany County to establish a Homeland Security program were part makers with people like you and I who know the true needs of our fellow citizens. of a funding package that most assuredly had to be The issue at hand is that we must take advantage of approved through the federal office of Homeland this money and use it for what it was intended. If you Security which, as you know, was established by the go to my website or talk to anyone who knows me office of the president of the United States. I'm rea­ personally, you will find that this is one of the pro­ sonably sure that some panel or committee of grams I want to pursue as sheriff of Barry County. I Congress must have been notified that, these funds have talked to individuals for the past two years who would be distributed for that specific purpose before any checks could be issued. Hastings. died Tuesday. July 20. 2004 al 20CM in Lansing. Pennock Hospital in Hastings Wilma was born Feb. 9. 1921 in Freeport, are excited about being involved in a local Homeland son of Floyd and Florence sick and tired of it. I have witnessed candi­ (Walts) Henney. Dunnigan. donate their time and talents toward this end. Whether individual locales around our country «nd these loca­ or not 1 am fortunate enough to win this election, we tions, most likely, were chosen for a reason that you should use this funding that is available for its intend­ or I may or may neva know completely. My question ed purpose. If you or any of your subscribers would would be, is it possible that our little coma of the like to discuss this issue on a one-on-one basis, I will world has come up in intelligence briefings relating to be happy to do so. terrorism? You said, and even I have had the same Again, I appreciate Mr. Jacobs for his service to thoughts, that our chances of being a victim of terror­ our community and 1 hope we can still shake hands ist activities is like winning the lottery or being struck when we meet on the street by lightning. Personally, I would like to win the lot­ Neal Johnson. tery but I don’t piay, so I guess 111 need to watch out Hastings for dark clouds. 1 certainly hope that you’re right in Editor’s Note: Neal Johnson is one of the three those assumptions, but as you pointed out, there is a Republican Party candidates for sheriff in next chance. Tm sure that the people in the Twin Towers, Tuesday's primary election. She was a member of Grace dates. or their campaign staff/supporters. sling mud more than any recent presidential Brethren Church in Lansing and retired from Sear Credit Department. election campaign. Henney. tigating officer. There have coffee shop and street corner accusations of bounced checks, personal allegations against family members and candidates having bench warrants against Certain candidates' signs have been taken down for being up too early in viola­ tion of a township ordinance. There has also worked for Orchard Industries, EW. Bliss Co.. Slate Highway Department, and retired as maintenance supervisor with the Swaenepoel of Rives Junction; three sons. Provincial House in Hastings. Mick (Bonnie) of Lansing. Steven of Leslie. Roger (Gloria) of Olivet; nine grandchildren; Henney. Elwood (Arteta) Henney. both of sisters, Leola two (LaVern) Hewitt of Woodland. Joyce (Donald) Shook of many and Vermontville and nieces A candidate, including an incumbent nephews. al followed Rapids. Interment judge, for a judicial office should maintain Woodland Memorial Park. Casket bearers the dignity appropriate to judicial office, were and should encourage family members to Andrew Rockafellow, Russ conduct that apply to the judge. This is part Swaenepoel and Todd Swaenepoel. judge. They each have varying degrees of technical to competence do the job. However, when 1 cast my vote for judge. 1 candidate allows his or her campaign sup­ porters to sling mud and does nothing to stop it. Perhaps they arc secretly hoping that it will continue, thus giving them some advantage. It makes me question whether the candi­ date, if elected, will maintain the dignity appropriate to judicial office. is, that only one of the five candidates has not engaged in the mud slinging. That can­ didate is Tert Evans. He has run his cam­ paign on his record and his plans for carry­ |______ Raymond areas and attended Freeport schools. She was married to Floyd Watson in 1935 in Hastings. Mr. Olmsted was born in Cadillac on and he died in 1974. Rex Lamenon in 1986 March 2.1924. He spent his childhood in the and he died in 1986 and Robert D. Garrett in Cadillac area and attended area schools there, 1991. Vivian moved to the Hastings area in the graduating from Tustin High School in 1942. early 1940's from Freeport. The couple married al the , z Vivian was a homemaker-farmer's wife United Methodist Church in Charlotte on most of her life. From 1954 until 1964 she Olmsted. They April 30, 1966. yean together living in their early was employed m the clerical department of the Charlotte area, Hastings Manufacturing Co. She retired in spent lived for over 20 years. ' 1964. but moved to Sebring. Fla. in 1972 were they They relumed to Vivian was a former member of Hastings and settled In Women's dub and the fpepett Order of Eastern Star, enjoyed crocheting. knitting, Raymond and Donna have been married needlepoint and was an avid flower gardener. Mrs. Garrett is survived by her husband. for over 38 yean. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed Robert D. Garrett of Hastings; daughter. Betty (Clyde) Carr of Hastings; stepson. In his younger years he David (Vickie) Garrett of Caledonia; step­ He was a self employed concrete finisher daughters. Krystne (Eric) Kilmer of Marlene who owned and operated his own business and Cheryl Heffron of Clarksville; for over 40 yean. He was a member of the grandson.' Nashville VFW Post 8260 and the First stepgrandchildren; United Methodist Church in Sebring. Fla. dren; three five great grandchildren; eight 11 sister-in-law, stepgreat grandchil­ Grace Walton of Middleville and nieces and nephews. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 yean Donna; step daughters Penny Jacox, Preceding her in death were her husbands Victoria Duncan, and Judith Martin; step sons Floyd and Rex; brothers, Victor and Keith I don't care if the candidate is the most Richard care about the candidate's 32 great grandchildren integrity and at Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. David A memorial service and luncheon were held conduct. That integrity, the highest standard st the Nashville VFW Post 8260 at 2:00pm of conduct, starts with how they campaign on Saturday. July 24th. Garren officiating. Burial were al the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to for office. If their campaign is mired in In lieu of flowers. memorial contributions mud, they aren't likely to have the highest may be made to The family of Mr. Raymond standard of conduct that our county needs. Olmsted. Mud slinging will noi get my vote and I Services were held Sunday, July 25. 2004 Thompson; 28 grandchildren, and ability to observe the highest standard of sincerely hope the rest of Barry County's Parker, and sister. Naomi McPherson. William Thompson. Steven Thompson, and experienced or the least experienced. I do Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Arrangements entrusted to the (www.wren-fuaeral-home.com) Daniell Funeral Home, Nashville. MI voters feel the same way. James M. Kinney, Lori L. Austin Attorney at Law, Woodland Clarence IV. (C.W.} Payne HASTINGS - Clarence W. (C.W.) Payne, Let your e age 24. Hastings, passed away suddenly Friday, July 23. 2004, at Pennock Hospital. voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! Hastings. C.W. was bom with a heart defect but lived a full and exciting life until the end. Nothing seemed to slow him down and stop him from He was boro June 25.1980 in Hastings, the She was artistic and creative and loved exploring and looking for new adventures Above all. Lori loved her husband and chil­ dren and all the special family times. In keeping with Lori's giving spirit, she his mother and stepfather. Ginny and Ray was able to help others through the Gift of Walker, one brother. Aden Payne; one sister. Life. Mancie Payne; his grandmother. Elaine buddy. Boris; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Lori is survived by her husband, William L Austin II; children. Amy Webb and Ryan Webb; parents. Leon and Gloria Sutherland; sister. Shelly and Jeff Dickinson; brother. He was preceded in death by grandfather Leon E. and Danielle Sutherland; nieces and William Lewis and paternal grandparents. nephews, Adam, Caleb. Abby. Ja-on. Marcus. Clarence and Ina Payne. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dustin and Shelby; the extended Austin. Sutherland and Neeb families; Lori's special July 29. 2004 at 11 a.m. at Faith United friend. Kelly Schray; and many other loving Methodist Church in Delton. Pastor Jim relatives and friends. McKclscy will officiate. Interment will be in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Payne family Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. July 29 al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11 am. on Friday. July 30. 2004 at the Koops FuneroJ Chapel. Burial will be in Woodbnd Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial for Barry County Commissioner contributions may be made to the Jackson- Mutschler VFW Post 44461 Fund. 8 __________________ 7580 Uabome Rd. Freeport, Ml 49025_______________ » FoM/to to Mr («—wnre k> Oct Mir CMtoa. U4 E Wattagun **- Hmtotilr. Ml 4WB She loved special occasions, especially birthdays and Christmas. be found in her kitchen cooking and baking. the Caterpillar. make a change. It's time to replace the chairman of the MIKE CALLTON to Leon and Gloria (Neeb) Sutherland. Lori took great pride in nurturing her flow­ Woodland townships) will have an opportunity to help Please vote for from accidental injuries. ers and maintaining her yard, and could often Lewis; one nephew, Riley Payne; his dog­ GOOD GOVERNMENT Woodland, passed away suddenly Saturday evening. July 24, 2004 working life in construction especially with voters of the Sth District (Castleton. Maple Grove and ple and represent them fairly. Mike Callton believes in WOODLAND - Lori L. Austin, age 41. of doing the things he enjoyed. He spent his area. Surviving C.W. is his father. Wayne Payne; Barry County Board of Commissioners. On August 3. ■ Lori was bom in Hastings on July 17,1963 son of Wayne and Ginny (Lewis) Payne and board with a commissioner who will listen to all the peo­ Paid tor by tw Comma* to Elect Oar Leaf. Mrs. Garrett was born on July 9, 1914 in duct themselves in a like manner. It’s Time For a Change 269-945-9975 269-795-4457 . 269-838-9300 616-374-7602 for Carlton and Woodland Twps. M. WaltonOarrett expects their family and supporters to con­ You've read about all the controversy surrounding the Call any of the following numbers to schedule a free ride to the polls on Tuesday, August 3: Home in Hastings. She was raised in the Lowell and Freeport at Thornapple Manor spent his lifetime in the Delton-Barry County NEED A RIDE TO THE POLLS AUGUST 3? service will be held. tPottruff) Parker. NASHVILLE - Raymond L Olmsted, age 20th, 2004 peacefully was also very active in trapping. that makes us all proud. I want a judge who Tendercare or Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Vlufan 80. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. July each of those candidates, I hope they will will conduct himself or herself in a manner Hastings Lowell, the daughter of Arthur and Lottie hunting, and fishing I want a judge who will make me proud to at that the letter does not apply to them. To to be in Barry County. I want a judge who made HASTINGS - Vivian M. Wahoo-Garon, L. Olmsted_____ | Nashville in 1993. took in the mirror and look at their support­ a be Tendercare. earns my deepest respect. ers’ actions, because it does apply to them. Mae and can age 90. of Hastings and formerly Freeport died Wednesday. July 21. 2004 at Hastings lhe Charlotte area in 1991 will beat their chest and excitedly exclaim sister. Anna Memorials Arrangements were made by Shelly-Odell ing out his duties if elected. For that he I am certain that when the judicial candi­ of great Kenfidd of Hastings. Lansing, in memory of Wilma. Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. He was the husband of Donna J. (Harvev) have stated to me what I aLrady know. That (Peg) Dunnigan Reg six grandchildren; eight Those desiring may make contributions to nical competence. I am going to vote on the Code of Judicial Conduct. You can tell a son. Hastings; Grace Brethren Church. 3904 W Willow. am not going to vote based solely on tech­ how well that candidate is going to observe Surviving is a daughter. Janet Bosk of Lake Odessa; Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Rockafellow, Steven Rockafellow. Trevor There are five candidates for probate and wife, Evelyn Dunnigan March 7. 2004. Respecting his wishes a private family Dan Rockafellow. Jared Rockafellow, adhere to the same standards of political of Canon 7 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. He was preceded in death by his parents grandchildren; Funeral services were held on Friday. July Eaton Rex was well known for his clock repair business in the area. one great grandson; two brothers. Wayne 23. 2004 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home. candidate's stolen campaign sign. July 3.1937. They fanned for many yean, he Wilma is survived by her husband of 59 Woodland; them. family and settled in Coats Grove, Mich. years. J.C. “Rocky"; daughter. Jane (Leo) drunk driving charge and the candidate's alleged lack of cooperation with the inves­ (Thompson) He came to Michigan as a child with his He married Evelyn Surine from Nashville Preceded in death by her brother, Raymond There have been accusations in the news­ Security program end for the most part are willing to This funding is specific in nature to and toward He was boro July 14.1916 in Flora. 111., the and down in the gutter mud slinging. I am dates read this letter, one or more of them election year in Barry County. age 83, of Onondaga died Tuesday. July 20, the daughter of Homer Ray and Hazel CUra Two candidates or their close supporters vise, manage and administer. He was 100% correct ability. This year's probate judge campaign has lot about a candidate's character when the If you are not a good leada, you are not good for fers all around. Conduct. even been a state police investigation into a out of spile or being a disgruntled, retired employee. Dunnigan HASTINGS - Rex R. Dunnigan, age 88. of Canon I of the Michigan Code of Judicial paper about a candidate's spouse's ancient are losing munity and those who worked under him. When 1 R. ONONDAGA - Wilma E Rockafellow, been filled with acrimony, false accusations years. 1 have seen a sheriff who had cunpassion, was with any problems, work-related or personal |________ Rex These aren't my words. They are from OflMtrtS Scholarship �Page 16 - Thursday. July 29. 2004 - lhe Hastings Banner Court rules discrimination must end in Michigan be expected to occur at the start of the 2005­ by Brett Bremer 06 school year. Sports Editor The Sixth Circuit of the United States With practices for the fall season just days Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the away, it would be nearly impossible to imple­ Michigan High School Athletic Association ment the ruling for the upcoming school year. must rearrange the seasons in which some sports are played to end discrimination “I would like to hope that in the infinite wisdom of everyone in the world, they would not make us change for the 2004-05 season.” against female student-athletes. In 47 states across the U.S.. girls' volley­ ball is played in the fall and girls* basketball said Hoke. John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director that the leadership of in the winter. That is also the schedule for of the MHSAA, said nearly all college athletic programs. the MHSAA will be discussing the response Those two sports have been the main focus of the Association. This will include action to six-year court battle between the assure that no changes of seasons must occur of the MHSAA and the Grand Rapids based group in the 2004-05 school year, which begins with Communities for Equity. According to the Fall sports practices next week. only The decision affirmed a U.S. Distrr.t Court Michigan. Hawaii, and Rhode Island hold decision of December 17, 2001, that the girls' basketball in the fall and volleyball in sports seasons favored by Michigan schools the winter. must be realigned. Communities for Equity website, The U.S. District Court, on August 1,2002, In a brief and unanimous decision, the ordered the placement of the girls basketball three-judge panel ruled that the current align­ season in the Winter and the girls volleyball ment of interscbolastic sports seasons violates season in the Fail. The MHSAA Compliance the Equal Protection Clause of the Plan adopted by the District Court on November 8, 2002, would reschedule its U.S. Constitution. “We are disappointed that the decision is Lower Peninsula Golf and Tennis tourna­ based on the relationship of the high school ments, moving girls tennis and boys golf from program to non-school and college athletics, Fall to Spring and boys tennis and girls golf rather than the benefits of participation to from Spring to Fall. girts and boys within the interscholastic pro­ “It’s getting old,” said Hastings Athletic gram," added Roberts. Director Steve Hoke. “It’s just lingering on. A record number of females, 124,978, par­ Let's get it done and move on. With that said, ticipated in MHSS A sponsored sports during 1 agree with what the MHSAA is doing.” the 2003-04 school year. Even this may not be an absolute final deci­ One of the main arguments the MHSAA posed was that the current season set-up max­ sion. The long battle between the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the Communities for Equity may soon come to an end, with girts’ basketball and volleyball swapping seasons. The Sixth Circuit ot the United States Court of Appeals upheld the U.S. District Court decision from 2001 that the sports seasons must be realigned. for the same sport. would place girls’ basketball and boys’ bas­ There is also the problem of scheduling The MHSAA could ask for a hearing imizes opportunities for participation. The Under that definition the only boys’ sport in ketball in the same winter season would place contests. Who gets the prime-time 7 pjn. before the entire U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Friday night tip-off. the girls or the guys? court ruling stated that the evidence offered the su»e which competes in a nontraditional an excessive strain on gym availability. They Appeals, or it could pursue litigation in front by the MHSAA did not establish that separate season is golf, while girls’ basketball, volley­ may be forgetting that the freshmen, junior The O-K Conference started working on of the U.S. Supreme Court. The MHSAA has seasons for boys and girls - let alone schedul­ ball, tennis, soccer, and swimming and diving varsity, and varsity girls’ basketball teams that decision last spring, and sent a proposal until Aug. 6 to appeal to the 6th Circuit Court, ing that results in the girls bearing all of the all fit that category. entering the winter season, will be accompa­ to the MHSAA. said Hoke. and until Aug. 25 to appeal to the burden of playing during disadvantageous In addition to that, the Communities for seasons - maximizes opportunities for partic­ Equity believe that the list of girts* sports ipation. Supreme Court. With how far the MHSAA has already nied by freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity voIleybrJl teams moving to the fall season. “Off the top of my head we went from six recommendations down to two.” said Hoke. which participate during a nontraditional sea­ A more likely problem is finding enough “Those six ran the gamut of everything fiom gone, Hoke says he hopes the association Nontraditional seasons are ones in which son, plus girts' golf, make up the list of female basketball officials. Adding to that problem playing every night of the week with different would decide to continue and exhaust every the MHSAA tournament is held in a season sports that participate during a disadvanta­ would be the decision by the O-K Conference levels competing - including Saturdays - to option. ocher than the time of year where major col­ geous season in Michigan, and that there to have three officials on the court for all var­ having one team piay at home and one away If the Circuit Court's decision is the final leges, universities, and other state high school aren't any boys’ sports which do so. sity basketball contests word on the subject, the season change would athletic associations hold their tournaments Many people argue that the move which in the upcoming on the same night.” school year. HHS sets times for first fall practices Hastings High School's athletic department is getting geared up for th*. beginning of the fail 2004-05 sports season. In order to partidpate i n a fal1 sport. HHS students mast have* physical on file and pay freshmen meeting at 6 p.m. on the field. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The ninth All other sports begin on Monday. August grade girts’ basketball team and the JV team 9. Listed below are the times to report on will meet from 10 a.m. until noon Monday Aug. 9, coaches will provide athletes with through Friday. schedules for the rest of the week. The new swimming team will have an ini­ a $75 participation fee by Thursday. Aug. 5. Football practice will begin at I2OI ajn., 2004. Chocks or money orders made payable Monday morntag'Sunday nigtat. followed by to the Hastings Area School System may be a sieepout and a second practice at 8 a.m. tial meeting on Thursday. Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. On Aug. 9 the first day of practice, the swim team will meet at 2:30 p.m. in Room A of the mailed in or brought to »he high school office Boys and Giris’ Cross Country practice between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through will begin at 8 a.m. in front of the high school. Center, then practice will follow from 3:30 Boys’ Soccer will be held from 6 pjn. ‘til p.m. ‘til 5:30 p.m. Friday. Community Recreation and Education Practices for boys’ varsity and <V golf 8:30 p.m. on the ®occer field. Giris’ tennis If you have any questions, please contact begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, at the will meet from 10 a.m. until noon at the ten­ the Athletic Department at Hastings High Hastings Country Club. Cheerieadign prac­ nis courts. Schoo] at (269) 948-4409 tices will begin Monday, Aug. 16, with varsi­ Giris Varsity Basketball will meet in the MHSAA is now expected to control the weather in Mich. Lakewood 12-year-old tosses in tourney for traveling team at the Baseball Hall of Fame ty and JV beginning at 9 a.m. on the field and main gym from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. I whole heartedly agree with Hastings Athletic Director Steve Hoke that this Title IX. sports season, flip-flop volleyball and girts* basketball debate has gone on too long. I also think that it should go on a little longer, although I've started to see the other side a little bit more clearly recently. Every time I hear, or read an argument from the by Helen Mudry Communities for Equity however, I always think of some reason to knock it down. These people have federal courts weighing the decision whether it is better to have Staff Writer Thomas Ackerson has beard his coaches ing the batting cages. They played two games had a few souvenirs to bring back to Lakewood. He got to keep his jersey, socks a day. Besides the games, there were ocher meas­ and a team bat He also came home with swimming teams swim in the winter or in the fall, or if it’s better to play golf in the say. “Batter up” many times, but this summer ures of competition. Each of the 64 teams authentic Cooperstown clay in his baseball spring or in the fall. was the first be beard it at Cooperstown. New chose one pitcher to try for lhe Golden Arm cleats. York. award by hitting a target 125 feet away. Tom’s I'm starting to see terms I've never seen before, “non-traditional season” and “disad­ score was in the top 30. His pitches have been vantageous season". The Communities for Equity people have found a way to say that The 12-year-dd Lakewood “boy of sum­ every girts’ sports season basically with the exceptions of softball, cheerleading, skiing, mer” along with parents Kurt and Barb went clocked in the mid 60s mph. cross country, track, and wrestling are played (hiring a disadvantageous season. Even to the Baseball Hall of Fame so Tom could four-seam, two-seam, split finger, and curve golf, which is played during the traditional season, while boys' play during the nontra­ play for the West Michigan Cubs, a league out ball. Tom collects baseball cards. His favorite ditional season. of Grand Rapids. Tom pitches and plays out­ active player is Derek Jeter, his favorite past The court found that the spring season is the inferior season, as compared to fall, for playing soccer in Michigan. The NCAA schedules women's soccer in the fall, but the field and third base. There were 64 teams from the United MHSAA schedules it in the spring. Why is it better to play soccer in the fali than in the States and Canada that competed at lhe spring. He throws a player is Babe Ruth and he cheers for the Tigers. The Ackerson family had help from area Cooperstown Dream Park. Tom’s team won businesses to get Cooperstown. They sold The court ruling says that “soccer fields in Michigan are often still frozen or snow- two games and lost six. He had his name coupons for Subway. Pizza Hut. and area golf covered when the girts* season starts in the spring, so girts are forced inside for practice entered in the Cooperstown records and was courses and tryouts. Thus, the regular season starts later than scheduled. As a result. Michigan awarded a game ring. Lakewood Baseball Coach Bob Veitch was two for girls must play three games a week over the course of the season to make up postponed Tom and his teammates stayed in barracks games whereas Michigan boys play two games per week over the course of their season. on the grounds while Kurt and Barb stayed at South Centra) The increased number of games per week causes greater risk of injury for girts that a nearby bed and breakfast League. Tom's team had practice every day includ­ Michigan boys do not face.” very supportive of one round. They said Tom’s efforts and the Michigan Youth Baseball Besides lhe pictures and memories. Tom Last I heard, soccer players still thought they were pretty tough both guys and girts. When the boys* soccer championship is being played in November the soccer fields in Michigan are often beginning to freeze or starting to become snow covered. When boys’ tennis starts in the spring the courts are often still frozen and snow covered and they have to practice and hold try-outs inside. When wrestling starts, the Northern Hemisphere is often frozen and snow covered, and wrestlers (guys and girls) have to run through the hallways dodging classmates, open locker doors, and lunchroom tables instead trotting around the track outsid .. • I’ve never heard an athlete complain that they had too many games in one week, that they wished they had an extra day to practice during the week. There are no advanta­ geous seasons. It’s too hot at the start of the fall season and too cold at the end. It's too cold at the start of the spring season and too hot at the end. It’s Michigan. But somehow, the fall season has been determined to be the more advantageous sea­ son for golf, despite the fact that the spring is the traditional season. In tennis, spring was chosen as the more advantageous season, because that's when the boys play. Boys get to play their high school season, then are all set for the summer United States Tennis Association play. Maybe this is just crazy in the AAU, select, travel team world we live in, but I would rather play tennis all summer in USTA events to be ready for the high school season. Isn't the high school season the one that's supposed to mean something. More scouts watch the AAU. and USTA. and select, and travel team events is what they say. If you’re that good, they'll find you if you're playing tennis in a back alley in Guatemala. If you’re that great a soccer player they’ll find you. If you’re that great a bas­ ketball player, they’ll find you. Trust me. To be honest most of us aren’t “that good" anyway. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I just still don’t see how it's broken. Lakewood 12-year-oki Thomas Ackerson delivers a pitch for his West Michigan Cubs team during tournament action at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Photo supplied) Young pitcher Thomas Ackerson poses below a picture of "the greatest hitter who ever lived," Ted Williams, at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Photo supplied) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 2004 — Page 17 Bikes and Brones filled fair’s final weeknights The Wagon Wheel Rodeo and SJO pro­ thunderstorms kept many spectators away, ductions Motocross entertained the grand­ and even had a few cowboys calling uncle. stand crowd Wednesday. Thursday, and Eventually, the skies quieted down, and Friday evening al the Barry County Fair. those who stuck it out were treated to the With big kids on small bikes, small kids talents of some terrific cowboys and cow­ on big bikes, and everything in between girls motocross racers braved lhe twists, turns, The steer wrestling could climbs, curves, and occasional crashes on Friday Thursday and night during lhe best they could before motocross in front of a full grandstand. Things quieter much were have been called mud wrestling, but they all did the packing up and heading to the next fair down the trail. during Wednesday night's rodeo. Late afternoon Former Saxons invited to annual soccer scrimmage The annual Hastings Alumni Soccer Game will be held Thursday. August 5. al Pierce Field behind the Hastings High School. All former Hastings varsity soccer players are invited to take on the 2004 varsity squad, led by brand new coach Brian Roderick, in 5:30 p.m. The field will be open at 5:00 for Some riders went sky high over the hills in front of the grandstand, wMe oth­ ers chose a saner route past the specta­ tors during Friday evening's motocross pre-game warm-up. event. this yearly scrimmage. The muddy ground below gave the cowboys extra incentive to hold on for the tuH time during the bareback riding Wednesday evening. (Photos by Brett Bremer) There is no cost to participate in the event, and no RSVP is needed. Game time is set for County fair’s harness race winners listed The winners for lhe harness racing events at the 2004 Barry County Fair have and driven by Charles Taylor of Albion. been by Theda Sebert of Millington and driven by Trophy wk won by a trotter. Sadie Hawkins. announced Here are the results of the races held July 17 husband Bob Sebert. 4BrM owned by Steve Convene of Hastings., and 18. The Moose Lodge 628 of Hartings Trophy and driven by Phil Peden. On Saturday July 17 The Gibby s Foor Long The Hughes Stables of Nashville Trophy wk of Middleville Trophy wk woo by a pacer. Cart won by a pacer. Flame. 3ChF. owned by Ho. 3BC, owned by Keith and Claudia Hough Riverbend Stadbtd Inc., of Jonesville and driven of Allegan, and driven by Cart Putnam. by Carl Putnam. The Blarney Slone Bar of Hastings Trophy owned by Tina Tesluk of Metamora aad driven by Gary Sutherland. WK won by a pacer. Flight of ActxaL 4BrM. The Embachs Photos Trophy wk won by a owned by Charles Mm See of Charlotte aad WK won by a trotter, Lavec Vita. 3BG. owned pacer. Rushin Accent. 13 BrH. owned by LuAnn driven by Hui Peden. by Kiltnot Stables Inc., of Fowlerville and driv­ wk won by a trotter. Rochets Red Hair. 3CEC. The Bany County Fair of Hartings Trophy Niblack of Traverse Cityt and driven by Phil ra_-i — rcoen. On Sunday July 18, The Kent Oil & Propane wk won by a pacer, Ima Fsncee Raider. 2BF. Inc. of Nashville Trophy was won by a trotter. en by Gary Sutherland. owned by Ed McMurtrie of Plainwell and driv­ Ranger Lil. 3BF. owned by Andrew Schwarz of The Varneys Stables of Nashville Trophy was Leonidas and driven by Kent Hess. First time won by a trotter. Babe's Five Six, 8 BG. owned ever winning a trophy. and dnven by Tyler Buler of Manchester. en by Mitchell Walker. en by Dave DeHaven. The Goodtime Pizza of Nashville Trophy wk TYDEN PARK wi ’'*'r The Sand Ridge Bank of Hastings Trophy owned by Susan Sutherland of Onsted and driv­ The Bosley Pharmacy of Hastings Trophy won by a trotter. B ui 1 ding Weal th. 4ChG. owned A full grandstand looks on as the motocross racers cruise up and down the track during the fair's main event Friday. wk won by > pacer. Abigail > Hile, 3BF, owned The Shirleys Chuckwagon Cafe of Nashville SATURDAY AUG/2£ ' lit JM MEMORIAL BMMSMMlimH A & X cost..,$2 5 by Friday, Aug. 2Oth $30 CHECKIN... 3:00 AM Late Entry Pick up T-shirts st this time ifdu Ciceksfudlt TTP OFF... 3:30 AM The mud splashing up made things a little extra dangerous for the barrel racing ladies during Wednesday's Wagon Wheel Rodeo at the Bany County Fair. Teem Name Vaem Captain____________________________________ Age_______ ttUt BASEBALL CHAT MAS. CHAT HAL BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH TH! YANKIIS Autograph Balls Juty 30 Dog Days August 17 & Cats Day August 18 Group Ticket Packages Available See lhe stars of tomorrow play today at C.O Brown Stadium wwwAottMcraskfMiMSXOM • NM8UN7 tend CntriM tOL. Phone#_______________________________ Teem Members Age Age ----------------------------------- •AMY COUNTY AMA CMAMMR Of COMMO ntWlMsArM HwAnga. Ml 49MB ----------------------------------- I Qunetiom 77... CM (2M) MS402S Hm HU Out Farm Completely TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG 28 �Page 18 - Thursday, July 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner CASA fundraiser will tee-off Saturday, Aug. 7, in Nashville The Court Appointed Special Advocate TWS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WBX BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. (CASA) program is sponsoring its protection for abused and neglected chil­ dren. The volunteers bring citizen partic­ eleventh annual golf scramble on Aug. 7 ipation to the task of child protection and at the supplement the work of case workers, Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR hat been made in Four-person teams are being sought the condMone al a mortgage made by Edmund P. Golfing will begin at 9 a.m. with a shot­ Fsftner, a married man, and Ranee Fellner, his wife, deled November 23. 1999, and recorded on gun start Cost is $60 per person and December 2, 1999,in Document No. 1038630. includes 18 holes of golf, a can, and Barry County Records, Mkhigan,and assigned Io lunch and door prizes. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded Funds raised through the golf scramble October 30,2001 in Document No. 1068043, Bany and other innitiatives pay for the staff to County Records, Michigan, and assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded supervise the volunteers and manage the October 30.2001 in Document No. 1088943, Berry administrative details of the non-profit Gmnty Records, Michigan, on which said mortgage organization. there is daimod to be due, al the dels of Ms notice, Hole and tee sponsorships are also the sum of Ntoety-TWo Thousand Nino Hundred being sought and are an important pan of Thirteen and 56/100 ($92,913.56) DoMara, indudtog this fund raising effort. Sponsorships interact at 8.860% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ include $50 half.and $100 whole tee gage and the statute in such case made and prosigns, and three types of embossed spon­ vktod. ncice is hereby given that said mortgage wB sor flags starting at $150. bo foractoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, Donations of items for the raffle day of or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry the scambie are also being solicited. County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thuraday, Auguat 19,2004, at 1XX) pjn. Said premThe CASA program, recruits, screens, teee are abated In too Township of Johnstown, and trains volunteer advocates for abused County of Bany and State of Michigan and are and neglected children. CASA volunteers daacribod as: explore the case from th* child’s perspec­ Rte Nuntoer 08-0050966 tive and report to t'ae court on what COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD WHICH LIES 1046 4 FEET course of action would be in the child's SOUTH AND 2130 FEET EAST OF THE NORTH best interest 1/4 POST OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH, The CASA volunteer keeps the focus RANGE 8 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE on the child. National studies report that SOUTH 66 DEGREES 46 MINUTES WEST 163 22 child protection cases with CASA volun­ FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HICK­ ORY ROAD FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ teers have improved outcomes. NING; THENCE NORTH 709.1 FEET: THENCE The CASA program in Bany County is WEST 175 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 7844*2 FEET affiliated with the state and national MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF HICKORY CASA organizations. There are approxi­ ROAD; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 46 MIN­ mately 930 local CASA programs in the UTES EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. U.S. with 70,130 volunteers serving over MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY A 200,00 children. Nationally, CASA vol­ SURVEY WITH A DIFFERENT BEARING BASIS unteers log a total of nine million volun­ AS FOLLOWS: teer hours on behalf of the children they PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1Z4 OF SECTION represent. 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH The CASA program is a unique part­ 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28: THENCE nership between citizen volunteers, and SOUTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 14 SECONDS the systems legally mandated to provide WEST 1046.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 2130.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 163 22 FEET ALONG SAD CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGMMNG; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREE 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 709.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 175.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 78422 FEET TO SAID CENTERLINE OF HICKO­ RY PDAD; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 07 MIN'JTES 49 SECONDS EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE. POBfT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE The first practice for Lakewood High RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE SOUTHER­ School boy, interested in playing soccer this LY ORTON OF SAID PARCEL AS USED FOR RatDWAY PURPOSES ON HICKORY ROAD. fall wiU be Monday, Aug. 9. Tse rwdemRliQn period abaA he-twelve (12) ■” ’" Interested players Mould gather in the high months from the date of such sate, unless detorschool library at 3:1S pjn. sharp for a manda­ mlrnd abandoned In accordance with 1948CL tory meeting prior to the first practice. 600^241 ajn which case the redemption period Athletes are asked to bring cleats, shin shel be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 6,2004 guards, and water. Conseco Finance So-vicing Corp., Practice will ran until 6:00 p.m. nft/a Green Tree Servicing, LLC Players should have an athletic physical on Assignee of Mortgagee file with the high school office. Ke8hA.SoM.Esq. Contact Lakewood vanity soccer coach SCHROFF & A8RAMCZYK, P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Paul Gonzales at (269) 948-8791 with any Bingham Farms, Ml 48025-4541 questions. (248) 842-6000 (8/12) Lakewood soccer season set to start Aug. 9 courts and placement families. First Annual Viking Scramble set for Aug. 27 Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield will host a 9-hoie four-person scramble Aug. 27 to help raise funds for the Lakewood High School boys’ and girls’ golf programs. The event will be broken down into two divisions, an open division for players of any In the men's 36-hole championship flight Chase VandenBerg took the title with a 142, Craig Funk was second with a 143, Tim Butcher third with a 147. and Tom McCormick fourth with a 151. Pictured from left are McCormick, Butcher, VandenBerg, and Funk. age and skill level, as well as a parent/chiki division where two adults combine with two juniors 15-and-undcr to compete. The first Annual Viking Scramble will begins with a shotgun start at 2 p.m., with check in beginning at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per adult and $15 psr child. Entry deadline is Aug. 20. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams in each division, and there will also be Mullenhurst Golf Course club champions crowned closest to the pin, longest drive, and raffle prizes given away. The entry fee covers the cost of the nine holes of golf, a can, dinner. and the prizes. Contact Lakewood varsity boys* and girls' golf coach Carl Kutch for more information at 269-945-2567. Freeport SoftteD Tri-County/Mentor..........................................4-0 Woodland Sales & Serv. Thornapple Clean Up ..............................4-2 ................................... 3-2 Generation Gap/Mentor................... .. 3-3 Tri-County.......................................................... J-4 Munn Manufacturing.....................................-2-5 Co-Ed StowpMch CDtvHoa Hens* Cocks................................................... 6-0 Varney Cosntraction Blarney Slone .................................... .4-2 .................................................. .3-3 Michigan Thunder The lop four women's 18-hote scores M the dub championship were from Andree VandenBerg who shot an 83, Caitlin Cte iberiri 85, Linda Swartout 87, and Urrieey VandenBerg B0. Pictured from left are Lindsey VandenBerg. Chamberlin, Swntout, and Andrea VandenBerg. ........................................ 2-4 Freeport Elevrior.............................................. 1-A HaaMga Howl os.,>p-..•.............. .. . . .1-5 -t.,a • ■•■»>. •. Maxi-Muffler Phu........................................... 4-0 Eclipse Thanues 2000 .................................4-0 ShamrocLV.EC................................................. 3-2 O’Mara's ............................................................ 3-1 Pennock Pride ...................................................2-3 Grant’s Workshop ..........................................3-2 Union Bank....................................................... .0-5 United Sign Co .................................................0-5 OU I was overwhelmed to see so many friends and neighbors who came to help celebrate my 90* birthday. Thanks for your flowers, cards and especially for coming with your good wishes. The top five men by net score tor 36 holes at the dub championship were Keith Blaisdell 129. Jim Sprague 131, Wallace Las 134, Jeff Pratt 137, and Tom Lake 143. Pictured from left ore Lee, Blaisdell, Sprague, Pratt, and Lake. NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A puMc accuracy tert wB to conducted tor toe purpow of toil­ ing toe accuracy of too tabulating equipment end programs which wB be used to tebutate voted betels tor toe Primary Etecton to be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, In Assyria Ibwnship. Berry County. The Pubic Accuracy Teat wB be held at: Assyria Township Hal 8094 Tasker Road Betevue, Ml 49021 Debbte Masatmino Assyria Township Cterk 269-758-4003 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of RN’s I LPN ’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time / Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in Choice for the 2004-05 school year. Students who reside within MIDDLEVILLE the Bany ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eli­ Competitive Pay, Mileage Compensation, Blue Cross and gible to be accepted. AFLAC Insurance, Paid Orientation Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 Delton has openings in grades: K. 1,2,7. 8.9. 10, 11 & 12 LAKESHORE Superintendents Office Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area schools Hastings Area Schools 327 N. Grove St 232 W. Grand St. Delton. Ml 49046 Hastings. Ml 49058 2 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 306 Writen requests are due by July 30. 2004 to: Battle Creek. Ml 49016 Join our Oi 02602716 Talk with Connie �The Hes&ngs Banner - Thirsday, Jtay 29. 2004 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES Nofloe Of THM RRM S A DECT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTHO TO COLLECT A oarr. ANY HFORMATKM WE CBTTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ PORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW P YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eato may bo reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. in that want, your damages, I! any, ahafl ba limited sorery to ms mum ct me Dto amount wnoerwa at oete, pkre Intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bear made in ths conditions of a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, doted October 22. 2001. and recorded on December 19. 2001 in instrument 1071087, In Bany county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sun. of Ninety-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 31/100 Dollars ($83,228JI). inducing interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nodes is hereby given that said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1J0 PM. on August 12.2004. Said promises are situated in City of Hastings. Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to lhe City, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 15. The redemplion period shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sate. Dated: My 8,2004 For more information, please call: FC M 246.583 1306 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 46025-5822 Rte 0029001F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be rescinded by the fbrecioeing mortgagee. in that event, your damagee, N any, ahafl ba limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aale, piue interoat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads in the condtfons of a mortgage made by Russel H Soin-- original mortgagors). to Ftogstar Bank. FEB. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1996. and recorded on October 1. 1996 in instrument 1C10730, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on *%nich mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five And 28/100 Dollars ($61.175.28). including interest at 75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prosMtetewaMutottembyitoaBMaaMtoiiMii gi idl i ba foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1 JO PM. on September 2. 2004. Said premises are situated In Village of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are oescnoeo as. commencing at ou cnams west or Southeast comer. Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 7 WooLfoencoEaat 136 feet for pfoce of beginning, thence North 12 rods Woodtend Center Drain, thence Southeast along the center of said drain, thence to the center of lhe highway. West to begin­ ning, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 0 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 29.2004 For mors information, ptease call: FC W 248.5931312 Tran A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Ragstar Bank, FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Rte 0O28357FO2 (7/29)(8/19) Notice Of Mortgage Forectooure Safe THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATK3N WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be raadndad by the forodotang mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew Waker and Brandy Walker, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 28.2001. snd recorded on September 13.2001 in instrument 1006406, and aligned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by an aaaignrnont dated August 30, 2001 recorded on October 28, 2002 in instrument 1090356, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two And 65/100 Dollars ($136,922.65), inducting interest at 7.75% per annum. . Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 JO PM. on September 2. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 13 and 14 of West Beach Plat according to the recorded pint thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 67. Lots 37 and 38 of West Beach Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, Page 67. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned k. accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 29. 2004 For more information, please caB: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 File 4030402F01 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATX3N WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtiJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be resctnoeu oy me foreclosing mongegee. m that avert, your damages, N any, chai be limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Wood Jr., a single man, original mortgagors), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Juno 27, 2001, and recorded on July 9, 2001 in instrument 1062752, and assigned by sad Mortgagee to Homeside Lending. Inc. as aasigrwe by an assignment dated June 27.2001 recorded on August 2. 2001 m instrument 1064068, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four And 53/100 Dolors ($157.47453). including Interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of aate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtc vendue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hearings ai 1 JO PM. on August 12. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 20 acres of the West 100 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 Wost. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. Tbs redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: Jufy 8, 2004 For more information, please call: FCJ 2485931311 Trott A Trad. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual B»ik, FA, suc­ cessor in interest by merger to Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 46025-5822 Rte 0O28492FO1 cawu WE OBTAM WttJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aale may be reecrnoeu oy me nxecaoeang munge^e. wi that event, your damagee, It any, ahafl bo limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piua IntereaL MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy S. Baker, a married man and Tracy Baker, his wile, original mortgagor*). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 30, 2002. and recorded on November 8, 2002 in instrument 1091331, in Berry County records, Michigan, r*t tvJUch mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty And 61/100 Dolars ($68,580.61). inducting interest at 6.875% per annum. UfKter the power of sate contained in eaid mort- THMHRMMIADFirTCnilR^rOR ATTFMPTQBTAMEP WU Bf U»D FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MajTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SAIF Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Timothy Wood and Tracy A. Wood, husband and wife, to Amertquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 9, 2002 and recorded October 21. 2002 in Instrument Number 1069771, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, of Ameriqueet Mortgage Securities. Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass Through CsrtRcates series 200X6. Under the Pooing and Servicing agreement dated aa of May 1,2003, with­ out recourse by assignn^nt submitted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 88/100 Dolars ($201,880.86) including interest at the rate of 10.78% per annum. Under the power of aate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mtehlgan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Court/, Michigan at 1 JO p.m. on September 2.2004. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Stock 2 of Pukna Beech at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 2. except beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot 12; thence south­ wester* along the North Ine of said Lot 12, a dtetance of 145.00 feet; thence Easterly to a point on the East toe of said Lot 12 dtetant South 69.00 toot from said Northeast comer of lot 12; thence North along said east Lot toe 69.00 leel to too plaoo of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property la deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case tha redemption period shM be M days from the date of the aate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torodoalng mortgagee can reacted the aate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there la a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damagee. 1 any. we touted eoteiy to toe return of the bld amount tendered at sate. Dated: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth E. Cogowol Revocabte Tnjot Agreement u/a/d 02/03/1996 Date of Birth 07/08/1925 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Kenneth E. Cogswel. who lived al 112S8 Long Point Drive, Ptainwel (Township of PrsMevRe), Mfchigan dted 12/09/2003. Creditors of toe decedent are noMed that al cteima agatnel too Trust wB bo forever barrod unless presented to Catherine A. Cogswel, Trustee 0* the Kenneth E Cogswell Revocabte Trust AgrwomenL u/a/d 02/08/1996. wttoin 4 montoe after the date of publication of tote nottoo. 07/22AM Shmners A Cook, PC. Christopher J. Radke (P47092) 5195 Hampton Ptaco Saginaw. Ml 48604-9576 (969)799-5000 • Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, of Ameriqueet Mortgage Securities. Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates series 200X6, Under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated aa of May 1,2003, with­ out recourse , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 (7-29) (7-29) oawtgs oanK, rsx>, aa Mortgagee, ana wmen mon­ 14. 2001 In Document No. 1066466 (tho •Mortgage’), on which Mortgage Mere to claimed to Thousand Two Hundred TNrtean and 96/100 Dolare ($62^13.99). aa of too da» of Ma nofloe. law or in equity having bean inettuted to recover too NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tost on Thuroday, August 26,2004, at 1 JO o’clock In too afternoon, at described in the Mortgage aa toflowa: County of Bany, State of MtaNgan, daaerfood rods South of toe Northwoal comer of Section 24, Southeasterly couraa foflowtag toe center of Mud Ate No. 214 .1250 west wne or saw section, xnenco rvonn a roue m the. Northwest 1M of Section 24, Tbwn 4 North, Notice Of Mortgage Forodooure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLE CTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WflX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. AWt PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be raadnflad by the foredooing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, N any, ehdl ba Bmlted eoteiy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aale, piua IntereaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allan A. Lynd and Carolyn S Lynd, hueband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2002, and recorded on October 14,2002 in Instru­ ment 1089313. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the cum of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Sever, And 24/100 Dolars ($85,787.24). including interest st 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 JO PM, on September 2. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as follows: beginning at the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 59 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 Ine of said Section 585.19 feet; thence North 03 degrees 35 minutes 09 seconds East 1024.18 test to the centerline of West Lake Road; thence 535.77 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 1036.28 feet and whose Long chord bears South 88 degrees 30 minutes 28 sec­ onds East 52fi.82 feet, thence North 78 degrees 40 minutes 52 seconds East along said centerline 25.31 feet to the East 2ne of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 51 minutes 16 seconds West along said East lino 1030.41 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated July 29. 2004 For more information, please callFC W 248.583 1312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4030618F01 THtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTAM WIX BE USS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be roodndod by the toredooing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian De La Gandara and Julie A. De La Gandara, husband and wife, originai mortgagorfa), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on November 29. 2001 in testrumont 1070457, In Bany county records, MKhigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyThree And 18/100 Dole's ($120,983.18), tedudteg interest at 6.875% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and proVJO0Q, nouce is nereoy given mat saio mongage ww do roreooseo oy a san or me mongageo prernnes, or some part of them, at pubAc vendue, al too Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 JO PM, on Auguat28, 2004. Said promises are situated in Township of OrangovWo, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E: Thai part of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Weal 1 /4 corner of toe said sec­ tion; thenoo North 90 degrees 00 minutes East on the East and West 1M too 456.18 foot; thence South 1 degree 56 minutes 44 seconds East paral­ lel to the East toe of the West 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4.196.12 foot; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes East 50.00 foot to toe point of beginning of tote description; thence South 7 degrees 51 minutes 51 seconds West 29036 foot; thence South 0 degrees 00 minute* East 100.00 foot; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 6732 loot, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 235.92 feet; thence North 1 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds Wool 453.71 toot; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutee Wost 170.13 foot to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement lor ingress and egress by others over a «6 foot wide strip of land described as: beginning al lhe Wost IM comer of said section; thence South 01 degree 57 minutes 38 seconds East on the West section toe 551.91 tost; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East paraltel to the East and West 1M too 219.69 fool; thence South 65 degrees 34 minutes 06 sec­ onds East 241.73 toot; ttwnco South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 235.92 toot; thenoo North 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West 66.00 foot; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 65 degrees 34 min­ utes 08 eoconds West 241.78 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1/4 too; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Weet on said IM too 66.04 feet to too place of beginning, Bany County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sate Dated: Ju»y 22. 2004 For more Information, please caH: FC W 248.583 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4002189F02 ommim (7/22)(8/12) Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 3887 E. Charitan Center Rd. ragweed tee eteiute m each caet-mada aaflfrovfcted, notice is hereby given that eaid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1J0 PM, on September 2, 2004. Said promisos are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6. of Block 11, KJ KenfiekTs Addition to the City of Formerly Village of Hasting, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the data a! such sate, unless determined sbendonod in accordance with MCLA 6005241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale ol such sate. Dated: July 29. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tstegrsph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 0O3O7O3FO1 (M9) Estate of CLEONE E TOBIAS DECEASED Date of birth: 12/32/1920 TOAD CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. CLEONE E. TOBIAS. DECEASED, who teed at 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Michigan died 06AJ7/2002 Creators of the decedent are notified that al ctefrne against too estate forever barred unteea presented to Raymond Tbbtaa, named per­ sonal rapresantativo or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to boto too probate court at 206 W. Court St, Ste. 302, I lasings Ml 49068 and toa namodforopoeed personal repreoontaflvo wttoin 4 montoa after toe date of puMcaflon of Ma noflee. 07/22/2004 Catherine A. Cogswel 31307 Kendal Livonia. Ml 48154 July 29. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC STATE OF MKMQAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY CF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Section 24 tor toe pteee of beginning; thenoo place of beginning. 600.3241a. In vtoich case toa redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from too date of such aate. Dated: July 29. 2004 Malnatreot Savtoga Bank, FSB By: Lori L Purfcoy, Esq. MBar, Canflaid, Paddock and Stone, PXC. 444 Waat MtaNgan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 40007 (9-19) NOTICE OF FORECLOBURE TMB RRM B A DBBT COLLECTOR AITEMFIBIG TO COLLECT A DBBT. ANY BF0RMAT10N WE OBTAM WRL BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dafoutt having bean made In Ma oondRona of a certain Mortgage made by Alan Stidham, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Meta Green Tree Rnenctoi Servicing Corporation), dated June 5. 1987, and recorded In toe OOtoa of the Regtator of Deads for toe County of Bany in toe Stete of MtaNgan on June 17,1987, in Ubar 688. Pagafa) 563, oL aaq.. on which Mortgage toere to ctofrned to be due at toe date of toto Notice, tor prindpto wtd InteroeL foe sum of $82X152.40, and no proceedings having been InatikAsd to recover foe debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part foereof, vfoareby foe power of aate contained in said Mortgage has become operafoe; NOW THEREFORE, Notice to hereby given tiwt on September 2,2004 toiJO pjn.. on foe etaps at tho Courthouse In foe Ctty of Heatings, foot being foe plaoo for hotfng foe Ctaotit Court tor foe County of Bany, foare wft ba oflsred tor eMo and aoid to foe Ntfieet bidder, al puMc sate, tor foe pur­ pose of satisfying foe amounts of due and unpaid said Mortgage, togafoer etifo Merest al 8.75 per­ cent par annum, togto mate, aftomey teas, and any taxes and Insurance foal said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Meta Green Tree Rnanotoi Servicing Coloration), does pay on or prior to foe date of said sate; said premtoss are doocribod In sted Mortgage as folowe, frHMti: The Soufo 220 teat of foe totiowtag parcel In foe Soufowoet 1/4 of Section 27, Tbwn 1 North, Rango 9 Wool daaerfcart *a: Commencing at a point on foe West tine of sted Section 27. 680 toot Soufo of foe Weal 1/4 post of start Section, thenoo North atong foe Weet tine of atari Section, 680 toot to foe Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of etad Section, thence soufo 68 Degrees 47 Mtoutoo 0 Seconds East atong foe East and Wset 1/4 Ine of stao Section 340.1 fool thence Sotah 11 Dagreoa 30 Mtouteo 15 Secondo East to a point ctirectiy East on foe Pteoa of Beginning, foanoe Waal to foe m w Dopnrsng. , Tha redemption period aheti bo ata (8) months from foe date of aate unteea tiw property to aban­ doned, in which caoo foe redemption period shal bo Mrty (30) <teys from foe dote of aate or aban­ donment, H abendonmont occurs alter sate. BRANDT, FtS.‘ SR. ALWARD A ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Meta Greer. Tree Rnandta Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Bghfo Sfrota. P.O. Boa 5817 Traverse Ctiy, MtaNgan 4888X6817 (231)841-8600 Dated July 21.2004 “* (806) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE REaoeMTV AND MWMinV OWNSW OF THE TOEMME Of FRAEEEVUJE, BARMY COUNTY, MCMOAN, AND ANY OTHER BITEREBTED RERBONE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE M tw loMng I, Orttam, Na 11B. aHch m, by •« ToaraHp Boanl ol PraMoiM, Tbanahtp M b, mooBna hold on My 14.2004. PRAMKMLLETOWMMP OMXNANCE NO. Ill ADOPTED: JULY 14. NM EFFECTIVE: THDTTY (N) DAVE RXUOMNQ PUBUCAnON AFTER ADOPTION An OrtbwK, lo imM Im PkHmBo Towmhip Pw»» and Racraadon Onmanca (OnSnanoa No. 44, aa amandad) partaHng Io Via ooaobon ol boat melon M a boat launch ramp w«hln a Toanahip parte; and Io rapaal a> Ordkanoaa or part, ol Townahip Onlnaneaa In oonHcl harw*. THE TOWMMP OF PRABEEVBXE BARRY COUNTY, MCMOAN OROABM: SFCTION I AUFNOMENT TO PRAIRIFW1F TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECaEATlQH ORDL NANCE Sacdon III.B ol tie PraMeM, TbaraNp Pwha and Raoaadon OMnanoa (Onlnanoa No. 44. a, amended) a haraby amandad ao aa to add a near aubaarbon -IP to read aa Mtowa: 1». Operate the motor or motora or e boat al more Vian Me epaed al any boat launch ramp, unless the propeller to disengaged. SECTION II. SFVFRARAITY Should any aaclton, dauaa. paragraph, or prorMon ol Me Ordinance ba declared by any court ol competent JurtedteBon, such dedeion ahM not aRact toe vak»ty ol me Ordinance aa a whole or any pert mereot, omer man me part ao determined Io bo invakd. SECTION 111. REPEAL Of CONFUCnNG ORPMANCES. A> ordtoanooa or porta ol ordf nances In contact horowim are hereby rap I Perl _ , bcalion aher adoption. Norma|adn CampbVL Ctor* PraMavMe 't'owneMp 10115 8. Nome Road Dalton, M 4B04B (200) 523-2BB4 �Page 20 - Thtmdky. July 29. 2004 - The Heatings Benner LEGAL HQTICES Notice Ot Mortoago Forocloouro Sate THB RRM IS A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS : This eate may be reecinded by tha foredooing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, N any( shall ba limited eoteiy to the return of tha bld amount IntereaL has boon made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Cherry Lake, a/k/a Cherry Lynn Lake, a single woman, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mongage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 6. 2002, snd recorded on June 14, 2002 to instrument 1082230, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Seven And 9OH00 Doffers ($108,487.90), inducing interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be farectoeod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, al the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on August 12,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 289 of the City.formerty Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded pfst thereof and running thence West 20 Rods for a point of beginning: thence North 8 Rods; West 4 Rods; South 8 Rods and East 4 Rods to point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 monde from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 davs from the date of such sale. Dated: July 8,2004 For more ii An mation, please cal: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 8018199F02 (7BX7/29) Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. to a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained wiff bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by PHIL TUTTLE AND BRENDA TUTTLE. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on June 4, 2003, as Instrument No; 1106786 Bany County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand six hundred nine and 93/100 Dolars ($127,609.93), indudtog interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m on August 26, 2004. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Bany County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 1, BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such aate. unteea determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.324'ia, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 22. 2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 Souto Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Mi <8009-6616 For Irrformatior please cal: (248) 540-7701 oraxn (8/12) STATE OF KBCMGAN BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT Hop. Township Spectal Ml Mln, Synopala July 19,2004 A* Board mambera prwi.nl and 1 guwt. MantOara Naniaaad CamMary concama with dacoration, that ara against luwnahtp Ordinances Approved naw microwave tor had. Adjourned al 532 p.m THOMPSON, et al. Plaintiffs. v RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, et al. Defendants. Hon. Thomas S. Eveiand (by assignment) Cass No. 04-113-CZ Linds Eddy-Hough. dark Attested by Patricia AM. Stxtervtsor onunr PUBLICATION POSTMG AND ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE ATTENTION: Raymond M. Rademacher 1618 Woodland Drive Hastings, Mt 49058 Leonard H. Stevens 2947 Iroquois Trail Hastings Ml 49058 COURT ADDRESS220 W. State Sfroe?. Hastings. Ml 49058 You are being sued by the Plaintiffs in this Court in an action involving the plat entitled ‘Algonquin North Shore Subdivision' and certain rights regard­ ing the parkways, roads and other matters related to that plat You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by la w i n this Court at the cou rt address above within 21 days of lhe date of this notice. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. A copy of the Summons and Complaint has been mailed to you and can also be obtained by contacting Plaintiffs* attorney below. This notice is authorized by the Order for Substitute Service entered by the Court on June 2, 2004 LAW, WEATHERS 8 RICHARDSON. P.C. By /CMord H. Bloom/ (P36610) Attorneys for Plaintiffs uuu onogewaier riace 333 Bridge Street N.W. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504-5360 (816)458-1171 MSMn Notice Of Mortamae Foreclosure S^ THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WtiX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be reecinded by the foredooing mortgagee, in that everrt, your damages, W any, ohsN be limited eoteiy to the return of tho bid amount tendered at cate, obi IntereaL MORTGAGE SALE - Defauft has been made tn tho conditions of a mortgage mode by Anthony J. Wright a single man, IndMdual, original mort­ gagorts), to Crossland Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 20.1995, and record­ ed on December 27, 1995 in Lber 848 on Pago 53. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at too date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Fifty-Four And 28/100 Dotes ($81,05428), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In swd mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 XX) PM, on August 12,2004. Said premiees am sift raterl in City of Hastings, Bany County, Michigan, and am described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 35, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West; thence South 14 rods for toe piece of beginning; thence South 35 rods; thence West 10 rods; thence North 35 rods, thenoo East 10 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from ths date of such sols, untess determined abandoned In accordance wtto MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 8,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wais Fargo Bank, NA, f/k/a Wete Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., successor in interest by merger to Crosstend Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie 8028396F01 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEST AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MORGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tost tho Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland win hold s public hearing on August 18,2004, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, within too Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that too proposed tens to bo considered at this pubtic MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Detauft has occurred in a mortgage made on March 10. 1999 by Scott M. Dimond and Sheryl L Dimond. as Mortgagors, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on March 17. 1999 in the Office of the Ragieter of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan, as Doa-ment Number 1028864. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be duo and unpaid on tho Mortgage the sum of seven­ ty-six Thousand Six Hundred Ntooty-seven and 25/100 Dotes ($78.89725). No suit or proceed­ ings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in tho Mortgage has become opera­ tive by reason of such default On Thursday, August 19,2004, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps ol the Bany County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, which is the place for the hexing mort­ gage sales for Bony County. MtaNgan, there w« bo offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with tho legal costs and charges of sate, inckxflng attorneys* fees slowed by lew, the prop­ erty located in the Qty al MMdtevffto, Barry County. Michigan, and described as ths Mortgage as fol­ tows: Lot 5 of Market Street Plat, VMage of MiddtevRs. Township of Thornapple. Barry County, Michigan, according to the plat thereto as recorded in Uber 50 of Plats on Page 89. PP No. 08-41-105-020-05 The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from the date of sate untess the property is aban­ doned. In which case tho redemption period shal bo one (1) monto from tho date of sate. MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL A CUMMISKEY. P.L.C., Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: July 1^ 2004 By: Steven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave., NW, Suite 800 P.OA»306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0306 616-831-1700 ompw THB ARM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY NFORMATXM OBTAMED WEX K UBED FOR THAT PURPOB£ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dotauft has boon made in the condteorw of a mortgage made by David *1 Rethertord and Janet Rotherford, husband ano wife, to Hamilton Mortgage Company,, mortgagee, dated October 15. 2002 and recordsd October 24,2002 in Insttumont Number <090097, Barry County Records. Sted mortgage now hted by Now Century Homo Equity Loan Trust Serios 2003-2 Asset Backed Pass­ through Certificate by assignment submilted to and recordsd by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to bo duo on such mort­ gage tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/100 Dolars ($129,412.61) including interest st the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in tho mortgabe and the statutes ol the Stale of Michigan. notice ia hereby given that too mortgage wB bo toredoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Mtahiqan at 1W pjn. on August 26,2004. The premiees are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are 1 toot 1 tied an Beginning at a point on the East and West IM line of Section 33, Town 1 North. Range 10 West which lee South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 sec­ onds East 1658-52 toot from the West 1/4 post of said section; thence continuing South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East along said East and Wost 1/4 Ine 295.00 tost; twnos South 00 degrw>. 07 minutes 15 ssconds Wost 332.30 toot; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 295.00 toot; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 15 seconds East 33220 toot to tho pteco of begin­ ning subject to easement over the North 33.00 toot for pubic highway purposes. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of ouch sale, untess foe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 98002241a, In which case the redemption period shql bo 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho toredoeing mort­ gagee can rescind tho sate In the event a 3fo party buys lhe property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with lhe borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are Smiled solely to the return of ths bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: July 22. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2003-2 Asset Backed Pass-through Certificate, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 222.0019 as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/haaring upon seven (7) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling tho Township. AN interested persons are invited to be present for comments snd suggestions at this public hearing. sun. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Ruttsnd Charter Township Hell 2461 Heath Rood Ha«tlng», Michigan 49058 Telephone: (289) 948-2194 MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tangle Vsrbekum. an unmarried woman. Mortgagors, to First Union National Bank of Delaware. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of Juns. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State jf Michigan, on the 14th day of July. 2OOC in Instrument No. 1046781 of Bany County Records, said Mortgage having boon assigned to Monument Street Funding LLC, said assignment dated tho 20th day of April. 2004 and submitted tor recording with the Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is dasned to be due. at the date of this notice, tho sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Rvo & 78H00 ($87275.78). and no suS or proceeding at law or in equity having been instiMed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, ttiorefore. by virtue of foe power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of the State of MtaNgan in such case mads and providsd. ratios is hsrsby given foot on foe 5th day of Auguot 2004 at 1W o*ctock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sale at puttee auction, to •» highoet bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse In Hastings, (thst being mo buMng where mo Ctroul Court tor mo County of Bony is hsid), of the premises described In said mortgage, or 00 much thereof as may be necessary to pay mo amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest moreon at 112700% per annum and al legal costs, chargee, md expenses, indudtog the attorney toes slowed by tew. and also any sum or sums which may bo pted by the undersigned, necessary to prated Rs Interest in mo premises Which said premteoe are described as kteowe: Al met certain piece or parcel of Imd eq­ uated in the tty of Hastings. County of Bwry. 9»tee of MtaNgan. and described as kteows, to wt Lot 8, Stock 11, HJ. KemokTs AddMon to mo tty. tor- merty Wage, as recorded In Uber 1 al Ptets. Pago 9, Barry County Records. During mo tex (8) moNhc immodtoteiy blowing mo sate, mo property may bo redeemed, except met in mo event mw mo proper­ ty Is dsterminod to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may bo redeemed during » days immsdtatoiy folowing ms soto. Deted: 7/8/04 Monument Street Funding LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jontetwr L Engman (P58364) Attorney tor Monument Street Fundtog LLC 888 W. Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 49066 ASAP599897 7/08, 07/15, 07/22. 07/29 TMB ARM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTABCD WIX BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TAYLOR/250051078 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft having toon nwte In mo temw and conditions of a certain r»< gags made by Donald D. Taylor and Betty J. Teytor. Hueband and Wife, of Hastings, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation 111, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation doted Moy 25. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for ine County ol Bany. State of Mchigan. on May 31.2000 in Document Number 1044934. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date of mis notice the sum of $169,745.17 Inducing toterest at mo rate ol 10227% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undsrslgnod as provided for in taid mortgage, and no out or procoodngs at law ar in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of mo power ol sate oontatood in eaid mortgage, and mo statute of the State of MtaNgan in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on mo 19m day of August, 2004 at 1XX) o'clock p.m., the undersigned wB: At me Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, MtaNgan foreclose eaid mortgage by soling at pub­ ic auction to the highest biddsr, the premises described In eaid mortgage, or 00 much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amounts duo on said mortgage, and al legte coats, charges and expens­ es. Including the attorneys toes Mowed by tew, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In tho premises, wrucn san premises are oesenoea as follows: Land situated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry, State of MtaNgan, and is described is fol­ lows: The northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 al Suction 29, Town 4 north, range 8 west Tax ID f 08O4-029-2254XXHX) Commonly known as: 3910 N M-43 Highway Tho redemption period shal be six months from the date of such sale untoos the property Is dstermmoc soanooneo m accoraance wnn mvla 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be thirty days from tho date of ouch eate. DATED: July 9, 2004 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation III Richard L McDonnol (P38788) Attorney lor Mortgagee 38600 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 BtoomMd HRs, Michigan 48304-5051 (248)540-7500 atmta Pub: 7/15 - 8/12 NoBoe Of Mortaago Forectoaure BMti THB RRM * A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT1MMBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE Kt THE HUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATpj PURCHASERS: Thte sate arey be reecinded by tho foredoofrig mortgegoa, bi thetevwnt.yourctemagea.tfany.tfMlbola*ud aoteiy to lhe return of the bid amount tenMOfHGAG^SMX^tMuttaabMn iwk In •w condMone ol a mongaga mada by John TC. Shoomakar. a marriad man and Bavarty A Shoamakar, Na wda. origbW mongagorfa). to HSR Block Mongaga Corporation. Mortgapaa, daaad Ocaobar 21, 2002. and racordad on NoaanWar IS, 2002 in rarrumant 1001S12. In Bany County Rocorda. Michigan, and nwlgnad by aaM Mongagaa to CourwyaMa Homa Loana, Me. aa aaaitrrr by an aaagnmam. on «Ncn mongaga «ww la daanad k> ba dua at 0>a data haaaof a* aumol Ona hkmdrod Forty Thouaand Ona Hunrbad Forty-Mna And 25/100 OoSara (*140.14025*,. Inciudhg Hna at 5 75% par annum. UndarthapowarotaatacoraakwdhaNdnmn. gagaandtraatakaainaucncaMmadaandprovklad. nobca la haraby gtaan Sat aaid mong^a «■ ba loradoaad by a aato of tia mongagad iwwnWaa, or aoma part ol Siam. ■ prMc vandua. M «w Barry County Courthouaa In Haadnga at 1fl0 PM. on Sapwnbar 2.2004. Said pramiaaa ara athialad In TowrwHp ol OrangovMa. Bany County. lAcriigan. and am daaedbad aa: Lot M of OangavBa VBaga, aooordmg to tia racordad Pw tremor, aa raoordad in Uber 1 d Plata on Page 14 The mdampkm period Ml ba 6 morWw tram *■ dale ol ouch aato. unteea dataniWiad abandoned in accordance »ah MCLA OOOJMla. In wNcfi caaa tw redemption period ahat ba 30 daye tram tw data of auch aato. Daaad. July 29.2004 For mom MormaSon. ftaaaa cat FC X 248 563 .1302 Trad S Trott. P C Aaonwya For Counbywide Homa Loana. Inc. 30400 TaWdaph ”0 Ste 200 Bkignam Fanna, McNgan 48025^822 HO80219S3F03 —__ NOTICE TO THC REMOCNT* OF BARRV COUNTY Notice B hereby ghran Vat tw Barry County Zoning Board d appoaB a* conduct a putrOc hearing tor ma totMing: Locadon:37i dear Lake. In Seaton 33 d * addlon and a 2TX54 addtlon onto an adatig home and Io amd a 1<M5M S 10x2041 L-ahapad deck onto wi adah ing home tnd la too doaa to ma aide tot me (S4t). ma minimum la 1641 In me RL-1 zoning dtoeicL Location: 4029 4 4035 GmntMear. In Section 5 d OrangevrUe Twp Purpoea: nequaaang ■ variance to cream two (2) tots w«h lew taka tromaga (912841). ma minimum la 1S04L and wtm tat arena d laaa man tin required 24,000 eg. 9; Mao In vioiaOon d tie prouiatone d Sadtan 428 B-1 Lorn Having warer Frontage and Sacbon 4.44 Private Road: In me RL-1 aontog dtoakt. lorwt-ai. 539 Eagle Point. In Seaton 4 d WoodWtdTwp. Purpoea: Requesting a variance to area a 24x24S. attached garage too ctoea to me aide tot Ine (941), me minknum la KMl. and too done to me rear tat ton (KMl). ma minknum la 2041 onto an ertMtog home md la too ctoea to me aide tot tone (52­ *). tie mtoknun la 104t In me RL-2 zon­ ing detria Casa Numbar V<B*2004 HOPE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS MILLAGE RENEWAL Caoo Number V-33-2004 fronted fi RantYa Mercer Location: 10878 Christopher Lane, in Section 3 of ____ Berry-hio ,_____ Purpooe: Requesting a variance to plaoo a second permanent dwobng onto an extating par­ cel of land (toe maximum number of dwoRnga aflowod on a parcel to 1). In too AR zoning dtotricL Caoe Number V-34-M4 Richard A MaryLou Boyle (owner) Rtvor Vtetey Sateo (eppBcant) Location: 4361 Blue Lagoon, In Section 6 of ft pre-manufactured home that wB bo too dooe to tho front lol fine (3041), too mtdmum to 354L and too ctooo to tot teds tot fine (6841). toe ftortimum to IBS. In too RL-1 zoning dtotrcL #1 Tho renewal of the Road Millage of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 ot taxable value) for the period ot 2004 through 2007, inclusive for the purpose of road repair, maintenance, and road operating expenses 92 The renewal of the Fire and Cemetery millage of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,00 of taxable value) for the period ot 2004 through 2007, inclusive tor the purpose ot fire protection and cemetery maintenance We would ask that each registered elector carefully consider these proposals when going to the polls on TUESDAY. AUGUST 3, 2004 and casting your bal­ • THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dm;7dOPM Banti; Community Room in toe Courts A Law Buffeting at 206 Weet Court Street. Meetings, On August 3, 2004 the Electors of HOPE TOWNSHIP will have the oppor­ tunity to vote on 2 Township Proposals at the Primary Election held at the Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml. Polls are open from 7:00 a m to 8XX) p.m. The proposals are for renewal of previous voted Township mSage. lot ' Lopabon: 7190 Day Rd. in Section 28 of Aaayria TWp. Purpose: Requesting a vertance to erect e 24x52ft addfoon onio an oxteting detached accimory buffeting that la too dose to tho road rigN of way (13.2-ft), toe mini­ mum la 50-ft, In the AR zoning dtotricL HhMmGMK Auguat 10, 2004 hear ng include the folowing, in summary: 1. The amendment of Articles VI, VII. VIIA. IX. X, XI. XII, XIII, XIV, XV. XVI AND XVII of tho Zoning Ordinance to provide for the addition of language to alow special exception review for uses similar in character and intensity to permitted uses, or to uses permitted subject to special excep­ tion, cut not mentioned elsewhere in tho Zoning Ordinance. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hear­ ing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will bo received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendment by filing same with tho Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hal at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing of August 18. 2004, snd may fur­ ther be received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41,72a(2)(3) and the Americans With DisabMmes Ad (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATON OBTAJNED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. Michigan. Site inspection ot too above desertbod praporty(le») wB bo computed by ZbNng Board of appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vorbaffy or in writing wR bo given toe opportunity to be heard at toe above mentioned time and piece. Any written reeponoo may be maffed to the address listed below or faxed to 9269) 948-4820 Tho variance appticationfa) totere evatiabie for pubic Irepoction at tie Bmry County Planning Office, 220 Weet Stale Street, HotetaBC, Ml 49068 during too hours of 8am to 5pm (ctoeed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday Friday. Ploaao cal toe Planning Office at (289) 945­ 1290 tor further totorrmtion. Tho County ot Bany wR provide necessary aoRary aids and services, such as signers lor tho hearing Impaired and audto tapes of printed materials being oonskfored at toe meeting, to individual wflh dteabRtioe at too mootmg/hoaring upon ten (10) days notice to too county of Barry IndMduato wtth dteabMtea requiring euxtiiary tede or eorvtoos should cjNact too County of Bany by writing or caRng the fofiowing: County Administrator Michael Brown al 220 Weet State St, in Hastings, Ml 49068 (289) 945-1264 Debbie Smith, Barry County Cleric mwns ��p*9» 22 - Thuraclay. Mf 29. 2004 - Th. Hung, Banntt Kuzava says experience serves him well as candidate for judge With Photo “1 had the pleasure of working for district Barry County Probate Judge candidate have had this opportunity. After al), cam­ during law paigning for a judge position is far different omy. etc. “Because of this unique position and the school. While performing my duties there, I than campaigning for state representative, long span between elections, many voters judge in Livingston County He suggested voters voters consider the David A. Kuzava says personal experience is realty enjoyed the overall work required of congress or even senate. The judge’s election may find themselves asking. 'How do I a key factor in Tuesday’s primary election for the judge. It was through this experience that is non-partisan, meaning political affiliation is decide which candidate to vote for?* Let’s the non-partisan position. I developed a desire to achieve such a goal not addressed. And it should be. as the first face it, all the candidates will work well with Voters of Barry County will have the with in my career. To accomplish this goal, I role of a judge is to be impartial and unbiased. the court staff and the court system and each years.He opportunity Aug. 3 to decide whom they thought it best to become involved in the gen­ Judicial candidates can’t sway votes by prom­ possess the legal requirements to be a judge. School in desire to be placed on the November ballot eral practice of law. I believed that to be well ising lower taxes, striking down laws, or However, there are some areas which the for probate judge. The top two vote getters qualified for the position, a candidate should pushing for various reforms to spark the econ- voter may look to for assistance in differenti- among Kuzava. Bill Doherty. Thomas Evans, have vast exposure in the legal field. A gener­ Jill Steele and Judge Stephanie Fekkes will al practice of law gives you that exposure. IKuzava. 38. live, in Hittings and has beat “When I considered becoming a judicial judicial race is the only way to obtain the candidate, I gave consideration to many position. Given the retirement of Judge things, one of which is the accomplishment of (Richard) Shaw, the seat essentially became • goal I wished to achieve with my legal open and the opportunity arose. It has been degree.’’ Kuzava said. literally decades since voters of Bany Count) tt.~ttXd to three years probation, 30 days in jail with credit for two days served, his license suspended for six months with a restricted use for work after 30 days, his vehicle immobi­ lized for a year, and $2,175 in court costs and fines for three counts pending against him • Kenneth Knight. 21 of Delton, was sen­ There are two other controlled substance tenced on July 22 to 12 months probation, 30 charges pending against him that he will be days jail time with credit for 24 days served, sentenced on in July of 2005. and court costs and fines of $595 total for one count of failure to register as a sex offender when he changed addresses in March. $129 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $150 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Bought, never used (in plas- LEAF with 3 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. DON'T MISS THIS HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: at 1895 Boulder Dr. (off Poweli Rd.), Hastings. Thursday A Friday, July chairs, tn excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 knacks. Home Interior, can­ dles, baby boy clothes (up Call kits, too much to mention ■ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 PARTIAL ESTATE SALE/3 (269)945-9340. AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies A Lotus, Goldfish A FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thursday A Friday, July 29th/30th, 830am-5pm; Sat­ urday, July 31st 8:30am-? Lots of dothes, ladies MedLg, lots of name brand Plus FOR SALE- Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs 4c Stratton engine. FOR RENT: 2bd in the coun­ try. Large yard, no pets, $525 ♦ security. Call (269)948­ 8943. TWO SINGLE SLEEPING rooms with laundry A kitch- *99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. CaD (269)208-9223. message. I T f 1 IB1!"" z;i:rr.T..i in Tm/TT SS.YS DAILY Mltno■■ W Cfto O Ma aaaaaa ffiMBSSaK/ MO V II jg4|| C. 11 H»l FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. CaD today 1-877­ 738-1090. MMWIWW WUUlWtl ’■SAmSE onaraitoi(pai3) FWSATLailSS oMaawrra-i^ Ha. i«. are. aso.Mo hmm is lire 1 1 MO 4C0. 700. MO Rawer is 1120 i,Nwr (pg-13) Itso, Ma. 520, 740 1000 a OMBia mn (ran i doam WWBH1M 2 (PG-13) mhk 11:10AM The failure to register offense is a misde­ one day served, with the balance to be sus­ meanor which has a maximum penalty of two pended upon payment of $1,500 in court costs and fines for one count or malicious destrac­ hours of community service. The third count tion of property, a felony, which has a maxi­ against him was of use of a controlled sub- mum penalty of five years in prison and/or sentenced to 36 months probation. 1 i months $10,000 or three times the amount of destrac­ a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or jail time with credit for 60 days served, and tion and one count of reckless driving a mis­ $2,000 in fines. $ 1.560 in costs and fines for one count of pos­ demeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 session of methamphetamine from his arrest days in jail and/or $100 in fines. in May in Maple Grove Township. He was arrested in Orangeville Township He also was ordered to attend Alcoholics । uwwusjgja, i your son who was in here earlier." said Judge in December of 2003. Anonymous meetings and get substance abuse counseling while in jail. Bolen also was ordered to report to drag • Ernest E. Bolen. 52 of Hastings, was sen- HOLLAND month old court starting in August. BUNNY: 8 male, brown/ petted. Nice cage on wheels (worth $200), food 4c the works included, $100. Woodland woman killed In crash 3 BEDROOMS ON 3/4 of an acre in country between Hastings tdc Nashville. New CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A Woodland woman lost her life in a quad accident Saturday evening. July 24. Lori L Austin. 41, was faulty injured in the single-vehicle acci- ed two men as a result Ryan R. Foote, 32, was arrested on warrants from the Friend of the Court in Allegan County and a revoked driver’s license. Danielle M. Richter, 23, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Motorist will face 2 charges 9163 after 5pm. HASTINGS — Office CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, home with heated garage, 5 years old, near lake, $147,900. (616)868-7012 Man arrested after standoff PRADUEVOJE TOWNSHIP - Mark K. Morris, 48. was arrest­ ed for felony domestic asiault after an 11-hour standoff Sunday, ifTs deputies and the Michigan -Jebtfs oreN HOUSE: Sun., July irt, 2-4pm. 6508 Boulter Rd, Orangeville. 3BR, 2 bath, on over 2 acre lot, above ground pool. Must see this home! Bobbie Jo Ritchie (616)437-6602 Independent The vi is shot at him and lhe house was sur- arrested a 24-year-old Hastings man for open intoxicants in a motor vehicle after being stopped in the 100 block of North Broadwaylast Friday. City officers said they observed John Coe driving at 6:25 ajn.. under arrest, an open container of alcohol was found inside his vehi­ cle. rounded soon after. Morria was found sleeping in his track in a neighbor’s driveway, away from the scene and was apprehended with no resistance. Man sleeping In van arrested JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County deputies investi­ 2-car accident personal injury accident i of Broadway and West DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for efrangad when Todd Warner, 39. of Hastings, accelerated to the rear of the vehicle stopped in front of him. driven bypass gating a complaint of a van partly in a ditch and a man sleeping in the back of the van arrested Vincent Wilber, 39. for operating a from his vehicle for repeat offender charges July 24 near the Halbert Dairy Barn on South M-37 Highway. Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). 6 PIECE AMISH BED­ ROOM: complete bed w/ head, foot log rails. Cedar post hand built $475. (517)719-8062 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: 3 rooms, appliances, kitchen table, bedroom set (2 months old), $2,500 new sell $l,300/best. (517)204­ Adams Road called Michigan Stale Police with a complaint of the norities be did not realize at the time the light was previous owner removing items from the property. •till red for th a £1 traffic. Morey received minor injuries and did Man arrested on warrants July 21 to a report of an attempted burglary of an apartment near the Man hurt In crash near Wal-Mart Woman arrested In rollover HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A one-car rollover accident led R UPLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers were ing while intoxicated. When taken to Bany County jail, Webb blew a 0.16 Blood alco­ hol level on the breathalyzer, twice the legal limit dispatched to a personal injury accident at the intersection of M-37 This accident occurred between two cars and the male driver of care with emotional, devel­ opmental and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port A education you need to care for special needs chil­ dren. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time A structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: homes with enough energy, time A space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to- one of the can complained of whip-lash type injuries at the scene. He was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Traffic stop leads to arrest CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A traffic stop last Saturday by Michigan State Police troopers resulted in a fugitive warrant arrest of Michael Billsen. 27, for possession of marijuana charges. Damage reported at golf course YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police arc He was also charged with driving with his license suspended. Stolen cardboard recovered investigating a second incident of damage to the Yankee Springs Golf Course from July 21. The golf course fairways for hole numbers 3 and 8 were dam­ aged. Anyone with information on the persons who damaged the golf course are asked to cal) Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Lynema at 269-948-8283 with information. cardboard taken Monday from outside of Plumb’s Grocery Store, 902 W. Stale Sl Employees on break said they saw a pickup pulling out of the parking lot with the cardboard bales on a trailer. One of the employ­ ees was able to catch up to the would-be thieves in his personal vehicle and obtained a license plate number, which identified a sus­ (517)543-5844 ^anytime 4c Bellevue man murder victim? BELLEVUE — A 50-year-old man was found deceased in an apartment complex in Bellevue last Thursday evening by the apart­ ment manager. The individual was identified as David N: Comrie of Bellevue. pect from Calhoun County. Michigan Stale Police from Battle Creek made contact with the suspect, who later returned the bales of cardboard to Plumb’s. Police said it does not appear the suspects were aware they did anything wrong. The cardboard i? used for recycling purposes. found in the apartment. The scene is being treated as a possible Rash of thefts at Gun Lake homicide as a precaution. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A rash of thefts from July 25 to The scene is considered suspicious because the amount of blood The medical examiner. Dr. Leeser. was on scene and he ordered 28 from vehicles has occurred in the area of Marsh, Wildwood and Harmony roads near Gun Lake. There have been sevenm reports of vehicles broken into and the FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call Traffic offense nets 2 arrests THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Officers investigating a com­ DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I This complaint is still under investigation. Michigan State Police troopers to arrest Amy R. Webb, 20 for driv­ RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS: Do you have time to help a cnild with special needs? Follow- (517)2044)600 4c of ceiling fans and toilets from the home. DELTON — After Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called rants out of Allegan County. MEMORY FOAM BED: mattress, box. Space age Vis­ co NASA foam. Temporpedic style, queen, never used. New ’ $2,600 - sell $595. DECKS: power washed treated. Power washing any kind. (517)726-1273 The home was sold to a mortgage company through the sheriff’s sale. The Realtor is alleging that the previous owner is harassing her while she is trying to clean up the property for sale and has removed DRIVERS: Regional run, home weekly, $1,000 sign on bonus. Excellent pay/bene­ fits. BC/BS CDL-A with Hazmat. ICX: 800998-5005 www.cdlhome.com mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet (2) Indi­ cate interest in August 26 In­ formation Night in Hastings, and/or (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, September 9th-October 21st in Nashville. Telephone 0600 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A Realtor selling a home on lorey, 24, also of Hastings. not seek medical attention at the time of the accident. ronment (616)248- Police probing home dispute , Warner told an autopsy. 1 ■ 1 mum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $ 100 to • Danny R. Davis Jr., 19. of Nashville, was and the entrance to Wal-Mart July 21. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). (517)204-0600 wiwiwwr of operating under the influence of liquor. sentenced to five months in jail with credit of 1 on West Stale Street at Broadway, the tum light 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! THEY AXE COMING I M HI&HT SHYAMAWi S 1 with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. The second count was • Dallas Anderson, 38. of Plainwell, was furred at about 5 p.m. after both eastbound vehi- MMMhNlMMBIJNtNMBl An Uno»«tnxt»<! View Hastings. motor vehicle while intoxicated and confiscated the license plale HASTINGS 4 Downtown NmOmb on SUM Sl. > l ■, S M Q M in years in jail and/or $1,000 fine. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range from 1,280 sq.ft. to 2,280 so. ft Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. Call Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, lon- tance from h< A town. (269) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. Ail workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent Counties since 1965. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 30 living room addition 4c base- 12, queen size bookcase wa­ terbed w/storage drawers, twin bed w/bookcase head­ (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ board, comer desk, tools, day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ gardening pots, antique urday, 9am-2pm. glassware A trunk, 60's, TV's A 80's LP records, 33's; old FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel Victrola records A cylinder, master, 7 jrang reel mowers, walker with tray, bathroom hydraulic lift. Good condi- lift, etc. Lots of miscellanetion, MJM0 Call ous. 3880 Yeckley Road, (269)948-4190. Hittings. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. CaD (269)948-4190. I WILL HAUL away your junk cars or tracks in any condition, FREE! Call Brad, (269)217-2769. April The first count was of possession of a con- 8508. FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments A « High See KUZAVA, pg. 24 from DROP TABLE Hastings 1984 and attended Ferris State “Since this is an elected position, entering a meet in the Nov. 2 general election. AMISH KITCHEN graduated from plaint of a drunk driver at Bass Road and Patterson July 24 anest- radios and CD players removed. There also have been one jet ski personal watercraft taken and one disturbed during the evening hours of July 27. Anyone with information is asked to call Michigan Slate Police Hastings Post 269-948-8283 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 2004 - Page 23 Hastings grad recommended for awards in combat in Iraq by Max Herthuis J-Ad Graphics Intern WINDOWS A Hastings High School graduate has been recommended by his company commander for the Purple Hart and Bronze Star awards for vaior in combat in Iraq. Andiew Van Koevering, who graduated from Hastings in 1997. received high parise from his commander. Mark Burton, for his actions in combat July 11. Van Koevering was sent last December to Camp Anaconda, a United States Army base in the city of Balad. north of Baghdad, to assist in “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” as part of the United States anti-terrorism campaign. He was in transit with his unh, the 283rd trans­ portation company out of Ft. Devens. Mass., beading from Camp Anaconda to Camp Spiker, near the town of Tikrit were he is cur­ rently stationed. He was with a convoy of trucks carrying supplies. The convoy was hit by enemy fire that sent jellied napalm down on the Hummvee was in engulfed vehicles, a flames and remained completely on fire. Four troops were in the Hummvee and two were killed instantly from the bomb. Two other solders were wounded. The convoy still remained under fire, and Vonkoevering, along with two other U.S. Finnely Andy Van Koevering (center) being awarded specialist rank by Staff Sgt. Matherty (left) and Captain Bruce. remaining in good spirits. Sergeant His unit is reported to have a shortage of Romonas. drove from the back to the front of personal communication devices such as CB Road Renewal Proposal the convoy through the napalm to recover the radios. They currently do not have enough bodies of the wounded and fallen soldiers. communication devices to outfit every vehi­ Shall the previous voted increase in tha 15 ma tax Im­ troops. Specialist and Van Koevering and the rest of the troops cle in the unit, and believe that CB radios can disarmed the enemies and recovered the bod­ do the job. The radios must be car adaptable. ies. Von Koevering sustained a bum on his Donations can hand during the combat. Burton. 835th csb. (283rd TC CO) OIF II. “They are true heroes. Commander Burton be made to: FOB Spiechcr. APO AE 09392. He joined the Army reserves in May 2003 diers. “They acted with courage and bravery and completed basic training on Aug. 3.2003. beyond anything I have ever seen.” after completing advanced training in Fort he remains stationed at Camp Spiker in Iraq. Getyeu HtuMUeek Spedat MAJ Mark said of Van Koevering and the two other sol­ Van Koevering's hand has since healed and itation imposed under Article IX, Sac. 6 of the Bring to a signed k dated score card k receire^^^J 10'OFF r°*r ordw ’rcm Mr Bliss Texas. Von Koevering was sent home on [TUJAX TAVERToar orter/oatfioa leave. I 269423-S3I0 | DaaMNM 5965 Spriekte M. Port—c- 327-4227 Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem tana within Orangeville Township be renewed at 1 1/2 mas ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) tor the period of 2005 through 2000 Inclusive tor road conaSuctton, upgrading, and maintenance, shal the Township levy such renewal in milage for said propose, thereby rais­ ing to the first year an estimated $144,653. Orangeville Township has no other township extra­ voted milage. Darlene Harper- OrangevWe Township Cleric Restaurant and Smoke House Market DAILY SPECIALS August 3rd,* ' Thursday AlrtaMrt - Dine In or Take Out - ’ ’ 9740 Cherry Valley Road <M 37) - CALEDONIA, Ml. Market« Re,taurant (6J6) 891-5M7 NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION Let s Send A Family Man to our Family Court WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD AUGUST 3, 2004 RENEWAL Of TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE FOR FIRE, CEMETERY ANO T0WN1I!!? Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec 6. of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem' taxes within Woodland Township be renewed at two (2) mils (U2 per $1.000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for fire, cemetery and township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage lor said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $103,790? Yes ( ) No ( ) I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of July 13 2004, the record of this office indicate that the total of all increases over and above the tax Hmitatton estab­ lished by Constitution ot Michigan, m Woodland Township. Barry County, affecting the taxable property, is as foffows: * By Barry County: 25 mills Charlton Park Comm, on Aging 911 .25 mills 2004-2006 2004 1.00 mills 2004 85 mills 2004-2009 Fire/Cemete.y 2.00 milts 2004 Roads 2.00 mills 2004-2005 Thornapple Manor "Hill Ihilieil\ /s in\ i huh i Im l‘iI'huli Indue. Ih //</' the /<<//"(V /<■”<// e\peiit ih e. vronu luniil\ value*. and < omniifiiiciit tn s<r> ///;- By Woodland Township Cheryl Allen, Clerk Woodland Township 156 W. Main Woodland, Ml 48897 269-367-4915 or 367-4094 NNtM mu < iiniiiiiiiui\." - Dr; liiu Mkinsiin "! hinni all tin . Imii <■< and Hill Doherty Inn m\ vote. " - Richard 'I. Shuster I firmer ( ircuit ( ohi I lud'ji YmYs iMvftMl te a FREE Cream Serial Celebrating "4 Family Man for Family Court" tiw Kk* off ot "The Last Chapter* for The Hastings Public Library Building Campaign Saturday - July 31, 2004, 4-6 pm Hastings Felpausch Parking Lot Free Edv s ice cream, froze" fruit bars, entertainment, balloons and goodies from Kellogg's’1 WkASKWTER Vote August 3rd i । r l’r i .itc JL DGE DOHERTY Non-Partisan Ballot wyvw.doherty4judge.com *"—— «-W MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM �Page 24 — Thursday. July 29. 2004 - The Hastings Banner EXPERIENCED CARING COMMITTED Judge Fekkes is the right choice for the Children & Families of Barry County Civil War halftime ahead The Lakewood High School flag corps is working on the halftime show at band camp this week The theme of this year's show is the “Civil War “ It calls for the corps members to wave and toss the flags with a high degree of synchronization. The first home game is against Hastings Friday. Aug. 27. Kickoff is 730 p.m. (Photo by Helen Mudry) 04 GMC 1500 Ext. Cab SLE 4x4 HURRY! KUZAVA, continued from page 22-------- MSRP $33,057 Lease for LAST WEEK OF HUGE GM INCENTIVES $30015 f per month" LOOK AT THESE LEASES... 04 GMC 2500 HD Reg. Cab 4x4 MSRP $32,878 Rebates ■ & lease incentives on all new vehicles in our inventory1 . Lease for $W33 WWW per month* If your lease expires from August 1st through March 31.2005. terminate your lease without penalty-“ and take advantage of these HUGE SAVINGS! David Kuzava University, where he earned a degree in busi­ ness administration in 1989. He earned ay juris doctor degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994 and started a practice that same year in Hastings in the office of David H. Tripp. He moved his prac­ tice to 118 E Court St. in Hastings three years ago, where he remains in practice. - GMS 3 year 38000 mto tana - Juel add tax 4 start-up teas Living with him at home is his 5-year-oid ><< ,r It's on the wav or we can get it! Call 948-8000 daughter. Katie, mother and father Gerri and Bernie Kuzava. sister Susie Baum, and her husband and three children, David Baum. CURRENT INVENTORY UST; 02 GMC ENVOY - BLACK 03 FORD TAURUS 98 CHEVY TAHOE - RED 01 GMC 1500 X-CAB • BLUE 02 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER 98 CHEVY 2500 - MAROON 01 GMC JIMMY - MAROON 99 SUBURBAN 4X4 ■ PEWTER 04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - SILVER 01 GMC YUKON XL - PEWTER 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - RED 01 CHEVY VENTURE - MAROON 01 OLDS AURORA - MAROON 01 DODGE 2500 X-CAB - WHITE 01 CHEVY IMPALA - SILVER 00 GMC 2500 CREW - BLUE 01 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - BLACK 04 OLDS ALERO - WHITE 03 CHEVY 2500HD DIESEL LONG BOX 02 PONTIAC MONTANA - BLUE 02 GMC 2500HD DIESEL CREW - PEWTER 02 CHEVY VENTURE - WHITE 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - BLACK 04 FORD TAURUS 02 GMC 2500 X-CAB - BLUE/SILVER 03 CADILLAC CTS 02 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - RED 02 BUICK PARK AVE - WHITE DIAMOND 02 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB - GREEN 01 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS 02 GMC SONOMA X-CAB - MAROON 01 PONTIAC AZTEK AWD Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 09533633 www.drelsbachmotoo.com Locally Owned & Operated flfpR j&BJEA E3C2 son, Eddie, is also under his care “as often as I can.” He 94 NISSAN PATHFINDER - BLACK has extended family residing in Caledonia, brother Bennie Kuzava Jr., wife Kathy and their five children, Jonathon. Sarah. Amy. Matthew and Andrew. When not campaigning or practicing law, Do you B know why we say " we have Barry County s = 1 Rated Service Dept7 BECAUSE WE CAN! j Exceeding Expectations is a Enc DreisDoch. Prosiden! GMC Jason, Brian and Nicholas. His former step­ Don Gentry Soles Mg- Borne Signs Sales Amy Pipe Soto Chris Silvermon Finance MgJeff Honea. Soto JAmy Tort. Sato Family Tradition MUI NOWS Mon 4 to0irt<8 Tub Thu * FiutM 6 ScVX’r jnw nocn SHYKtNOWS ton* tod 8 7 Tue TTxj * Fn 8-5 he said he enjoys spending time with all the children in his life, playing golf and flying. Keep your friends and relatives j INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-08-05.pdf 8d581dd4a71037981020b1a76bf7e4a1 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 $ CHURCH SI Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 . HastingsDANNER Thursday. August 5. 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 32 PRICE 50C Fekkes, Doherty top judge race; 2 millages pass [NEWS (BRIEFS Sheriff, County Board chair defeated in primary Hastings, Lake 0 win safety awards The City of Hastings ind the Village of Lake Odessa were among 33 of the 827 members of the Michigan Municipal League Workers' Compensation Fund to win in the MML's annual Lou Control Achievement awards Hastings. Lake Odessa and 31 others have been recognized for their out­ standing efforts in maintaining safe work environments. The ccrtificaari were mailed Joly 30. The first award category is for the lowest experience modification factor (EMF). The average F is 1.00 and is baaed on a formula using the frequen­ cy and severity of employee injuries over a three-and-a-half year time peri* od. Any member with leu than a 1 j0 experience modification factor saves ignificant premium dollars. Hastings and Lake Odessa were included in the second category of award winne -s, which consists of tfww with the most improved EMF cotqparmg most recent policy year ending June 30 to the calculation for the upcoming policy year. Both earned a rating of -.25 in percentage decrease. Cancer survivors’ potluck planned ■ • The Barry County Cancer Support [Group is planning a potluck at 6 pzn. Friday. Aug. 13. at Tyden Park, at the start of the annual “Relay for Life* event Families and friends of cancer sur­ vivors are invited to bring a dish to pass, chairs and their own beverages. Hot dogs and table service win be pro­ by David T. Young Editor Barry County will have a new sheriff, at least two new commissioners and sev­ eral new township supervisors at the beginning of next year. Voters in Tuesday’s primary election favored challenger Dar Leaf over incum­ bent Sheriff Steve DeBoer and ousted Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Mackenzie and Commissioner Ken Neil. The most inter­ esting township races saw incumbent Supervisors Mark Doster in Prairieville and George Cullers in Baltimore lose to Tom Guthrie and Richard VanSyckle. respectively. Both county­ wide millage pro­ posals on the bal­ lot. for the Commission on Aging and Emergency 911 services. were approved. And in a five­ way primary con­ test for two final­ ists’ slots for pro­ bate judge, appointed Judge Stephanie Fekkes and Bill Doherty emerged as the two who will do battle in the Nov. 2 Sheriff Perhaps the only surprise in the sher­ iff’s race was that it wasn’t really close. Leaf, a deputy in the department, collect­ ed 5.411 votes, or 57.6 percent, to DeBoer’s 3.206, or only 34 percent. Neal Johnson finished third with 773. Leaf had been supported heavily in for the following two years. Finishing out of the money were Jill Steele with 1,740 votes. Thomas Evans with 740 and David Kuzava with 456. County-wide millage proposals The emergency 911 proposal for a levy of up to one mill for five years was a renewal. It was overwhelmingly rural areas, by pro-gun pressure groups. Right to Life and the county’s largest See PRIMARY, pg. 2 Jeff MacKenzie • Dar Leaf Harry Doele named interim chief Pennock CEO Dan Hamilton resigns ' Nature sanctuary workshop Is Aug. 7 Daniel C. Hamilton, chief executive officer of Pennock Health Services for nearly two decades, has resigned from his post at the Hastings-based hospital complex. His resignation became effective Monday. “Mr. Hamilton has left to spend more time with his family and to pursue out­ side interests.” according to a prepared statement from Pennock Board of Dan Hamilton Directors Chairman Bruce Gee. Hamilton, who had been CEO since 1986, will continue to provide consulting services to the 88-bed Pennock Hospital. There have been reports that irrepara­ ble differences between Hamilton and some Pennock physicians were the piv­ otal cause of his resignation. Hamilton could not be reached for comment at his home. According to a prepared statement from Pennock. “The board has accepted his resignation with regret and apprecia­ tion for his strong leadership over the in diameter. Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and bring sturdy work gloves and insect repellent. The SWMLC will pro­ past 18 years. “The Hospital Board believes the tremendous health and growth of Pennock Hospital, acquisition of technol­ ogy. strong medical staff and qualified employees arc directly attributable to Mr. Hamilton’s leadership....” the statement vide beverages. The sanctuary is located on the west side of Barryville Road, about a half mile south of M-79. four miles west of (Nashville, and seven miles east of said. Hamilton’s decision to leave Pennock Hastings. More NEWS BRIEFS page 2 Court. DeBoer now will step down at the end of this year after serving as sheriff for 10 years. He was appointed in 1994 after David Wood retired in the middle of his four-year term. Wood, interestingly, endorsed Leaf for the job. In the only other county-wide officials’ race. Clerk Debbie Smith handily defeated lastminute write-in candidate Mike Haskamp. 7,430 to 433. Probate judge Fekkes was appointed to the Start! - DartMf. post in March, to fill the unexpired County Board of tcTii of Judge 3. •Sandra Jamas. 4. Ricnard Shaw, Gfcaon. 5. Mchaal Ci who retired at the W end of January. County-wtoemaagee — COAito She polled the must votes with Tbwnahip xsyr. isers - BaAmoru, 4,083 tor 41.6 per­ cent and Doherty came in with 2.787, or 28.4 per­ Orangetfte TowraNp (Mcltarim cent. The two will meet in the Nov. 2 Harper lost to nawconw Patriots •. general election BtauvaA after serving tor SI years. on the non-parti­ san ballot to decide who the next probate judge will be general election. vided. Tyden Park, by local ordinance, does not allow alcoholic beverages. Area residents are invited to join with stewardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy for the first stewardship workday si Gertrude McPhariin Bauer Nature Sanctuary in Castleton Township. The event will be open to the public Saturday. Aug. 7, from 90 a.m. until noon. The conservancy needs help mark­ ing boundaries and trails while remov­ ing some non-native aggressive plants such as multiflora rose. Volunteers will get their first chance to see the wood­ land of tl.is new nature preserve. The G.M. Bauer Nature Sanctuary protects 20 acres of a diverse forest along Highbanks Creek. Sleep ravines drop 100 feet to spring-fed wetlands. Initial visits revealed more than 20 (Ef­ ferent species of trees, many two feet church. Thomapple Valley Church. There had been some acrimony between him and the sheriff over his removal as school liaison officer. Leaf filed suit, which was dismissed last month in U.S. District Harry Doele was made known to staff on Monday, yet he had considered stepping down from his position for several months, accord­ ing to a press release. Harry Doele. Pennock's chief operat­ ing officer since 1987. assumed the role of interim CEO. effective Aug. 2. “Mr. Hamilton leaves a legacy of many important accomplishments, not the least is a high quality management team, med­ ical staff, employees and volunteers in place to carry on our mission of provid­ ing the highest quality health care possi­ ble in a personal, professional and pro­ gressive manner in partnership with the community,” Gee said in the press release. “...Hamilton provided unique vision and leadership and an exacting standard of quality in the medical staff he recruit­ ed. the facilities he improved and the technology now taken for granted at Pennock.” the press release said. According to a prepared statement by Jim Coleman, former chairman of the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. "Under Dan Hamilton’s leadership. Pennock Hospital has significantly increased its services and facilities while maintaining its independence as our local community hospital.” The facilities created under Hamilton’s leadership include the Pennock Family Birthing Center, an expanded three-room Surgical Suite, the Pennock Village Retirement Community. Pennock Health & Wellness Center. Pennock Pharmacy, Pennock State Street Walk-In Center, the newly remodeled Walk-in Clinic area, a redesigned main entrance and patient registration area, a new and more spa­ cious Pennock Conference Center. Central Sterilization Room. Endoscopy Center. Green Street Cafd. satellite physi­ cian offices to improve primary care access and the acquisition of 32 acres at the intersection of M-43 and M,-37 -for future expansion. According to Gee’s statement. “Not only did Dan Hamilton create an envi­ ronment for caring for people today, but he envisioned the future needs of the community.” Regarding Doeie stepping in at the helm of Pennock, “The hospital Board of Directors has expressed confidence in Mr. Doele’s ability to lead Pennock Heath System at this time.” Gee said. Doele brings a unique understanding of medical and clinical health care prac­ tices to the role of hospital CEO and has served effectively during his tenure as COO. the release said A 1969 graduate of Caledonia High School. Doele has a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Ferris State University and holds a master of business management degree from Aquinas College. Besides his professional experience. Doele has served .’he community as past president of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, a former mem­ ber of the Hastings Rotary Club and a YMCA youth baseball and basketball coach. He also has participated in planning Hastings Summerfest activities and served the Delton-Kellogg School District on educational, millage and ath­ letic booster committees. Doele recently served on the Gun Lake Protective Association Board of Directors. Currently, he is an active member of the Green Gables Haven Board of Directors and resides with his wife at Gun Lake. �.-'3 •r*f!T2AH i. k. .)2ia erai -.. tu 23KT2M .... Pag, 2 - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - The Hastings Banner PRIMARY, continued from page 1approved by a vote of 7.527 to 2.903. or by 72 to 28 percent. A proposed increase. from a quarter mill to a half mill, in funding to support servic­ es offered by the Barry County Commission on Aging was passed by a vote of 5.610 to 4.721. The percentages were 54.3% yes and 45.7% no. County Commissioners County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Mackenzie was defeated soundly in his bid for a fourth two-year term, having first been elected in 1998. Mackenzie, who failed to show up for the only political candidates* forum July 23 without explanation, won his native terri­ tory of Woodland Township in the Fifth District, but lost heavily in Castleton and Maple Grove townships. Michael Callton. a Nashville chiroprac­ tor. village council member and school board president, carried Maple Grove 136 to 51 and Castleton 295 to 88. In the totals for the entire district, Callton had NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Fountain Fridays series ends Aug. 6 Solar panel site open house set The Thomappk Players will entertain local crowds Friday, Aug. 6. for the last session in the Fridays at the Fountain Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is inviting the community to help cekbrete the completion of its new solar panel demonstration sire with an ice cream social and open bouse from 5 Io 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Ice cream sundaes will be served. The event is free and open to the public. The institute installed a LI 20-watt solar, or photovoltaic (PV) demonstration system in June. The system is installed in front of the education building and connected to its power grid. It consists of eight solar panels, each pro­ ducing 140 watts of power whik the sm n at its strongest In addition to providing green power er clean energy, the Institute hopes it increases the public's awareness of renewable energy. Informational signs are located next to the panels and the inverter, located in tee edu­ cation building. The system was funded by greats front the Energy Office of the Michigan Department of Labor t Energy and the U8. Dcpretmmt of Energy and the Barry Community Foundation. For more mfonnation about the system, vis­ itors may pick up a brochure at the iaadtute. A representative of the Betty Coamuuty series this summer. Music begins for each session in the series at about 11:30 am. and ends at 1 p.m. In case of rani, the concerts are held in the Thomappk Art Council Gallery al 117 State St Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair and their lunch and enjoy the music. The conceits are supported by the City of Hastings and the Thomappk Arts Council. For more information, call the Thomappk Ans Council at 945-2002. Class reunion set for Summerfest The Hastings High School Class of 1954 will have its 50th class reunion Friday and Saturday. Aug. 27-28 during Summerfect weekend. The class will have a casual gathering at the new YMCA Camp Algonquin from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. Aug. 27. Anyone who was in high school with this class is invited to come to the camp and visit with members of the ’54 class. Those who know of anyone who might want to attend are asked to share this announcement with them. Lignt refreshments will be served and a free-will donation will be taken. The Class of ’54 will have a golf outing Saturday, Aug. 28. at Mulberry Fore in Nashville and a dinner in the evening, also at Mulberry Fore. Invitations have been sent to those who are 1954 Hastings High School graduates. Trail Association plans hike Aug. 7 The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association is spon­ soring a hike beginning at 9 a m. Saturday, Aug. 7. The hike will pass through the Barry State Game Area It is a 3.1-mik hike over flat terrain ’hrough woods, mead­ ows, fields and country roads. It will take about 2 1/2 hours to compleu the shuttle and hike. Hikers will meet at 9 am. at the Chief Noonday Trailhead. Long pants are sug­ gested. From the intersection of Suu Street and Broadway in Hastings, go west on Stare Street for 2.3 miles. Go straight onto M-43 for 0. 3 miles. Stay straight to go onto M-179 (Chkf Noonday Road). Go 5.4 miles to the slop sign on Yankee Springs Road. Go straight on M-179 for 0.4 miles. The parking lot is on the north side of the road. For more information, call Jerry Pattok at 269-945-5443. Two ‘Whiztang!’ sessions planned Two "WhizBang!" training opportunities are available later this month for area small business owners and others who want to leant how to explode their sales (“deliver front-line customer service. Speaker Bob Negen. who founded the Mackinaw Kite Co. in 1981, will teach eight ways to gain customer loyalty, five ways to get a flood of new customers for almost no money and other tricks. The first workshop is "Explode Your Sales!" from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 25. The workshop will be held in the Bury County Commission on Aging. 320 West Woodlawn in Hastings. Then on Thursday morning. Aug. 26. from 8:30 am. to noon, he will lead "How to Deliver WhizBang! Front-line Customer Service" workshop. The cost is $69 for each workshop or $120 for both workshops. Card carrying leadership alumni pay $59 for one work­ shop or $100 for both. Call Nancy Goodin, director of Leadership Barry County al 269-945-2454 for additional information or to register. Foundation win be presenting Herne Cedar Creek Institute with a check during a special presentation > 5:30 p.m. Guests may tour Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s facilities during the open house. The trails will be open and picaic tables are availabk if families would tte to enjoy a pic­ nic dinner before enjoying an ice cream sun­ dae. For more information or directions, ail (269) 721-4190. I Longbow shoot at Chartton Park The Michigan Longbow Association will have its second annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational al Historic Charlton Park Friday through Sunday, Aug. 13-15. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational is in its 20th year, whik the invitational is celebrat­ ing its 21st anniversary and Charlton Park is its new location. The competition previously has been held in Marshall. Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grau Lake. The invitational is a weekend full of long­ bow shooting, browsing the traditional archery vendors' displays, eating and carous­ ing with other longbow enthusiasts. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Attendees can participate in the Silver Arrow Shoot — based co the 'Robin Hood* style tournament; the Clout Shoot — a dis­ tance and accuracy event; three 3D courses for fun or competition, or try their luck at one of the two turkey novelty shoots. There is a range set up just for the young longbow shooters. Camping is $6 per night before Thursday and $6 for the weekend. There is a $5 per adult gate fee for the weekend. There are a variety of charges for taking part in the shooting com­ petitions and activitie'. 513. Mackenzie 324 and Mark Noteboom counted 116. Callton garnered 53.8 percent of the total vote, Mackenzie had 34%. "I’m glad the public's collective voice was heard loud and clear. They made a strong statement that they had had enough and were looking for positive change. " said Callton in an interview Wednesday afternoon. He said he is looking forward to help­ ing the controversy-plagued Barry County Board of Commissioners move in a more positive direction. "I’m hoping we can work toward creat­ ing a more positive team, being transpaient and respectful of people and the press so the board can get past all this garbage and start working on vision and the future." Callton, past president of the Maple Valley School Board, said he learned a lot about leadership from Clark Volz, the for­ mer superintendent of Maple Valley Schools who recently left the post to accept a position with the Midland Intermediate School District. "I learned from Clark how to diffuse anger and not buy into confrontation," he said. In the Fourth District, local auctioneer Hoot Gibson defeated incumbent ken Neil by just 10 votes, 689 to 679. Neil, chairman of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, had served two terms on the County Board, beginning in 2001. Gibson now will face Democratic chal­ lenger John Loftus in the Nov. 2 general election. Third District Commissioner Sandy James, the longest serving member of the board, survived a challenge from Marlin Walters. James, who was first elected in 1992 and now has won her seventh twoyear term. She recorded 614 votes to Walters’ 550, a margin of 52.7 to 47.3 percent. Seventh District Commissioner Tom Wing was returned to the County Board for his third term after turning back a challenge from Jeff VanNortwick, 564 to 470. Wing lost 262-245 in Johnstown Township and narrowly took Baltimore 144-132. The difference was in Assyria Township, where Wing prevailed by a 175 to 76 count. In the other four commissioners* dis­ tricts, incumbents ran unopposed. Donald Nevins received exactly 1,000 votes in the First District, James French had 103 in the Second District, Clare Tripp 722 in the Sixth District and Wayne Adams 793 in the Eighth. Tripp, however, will have to face Democrat lifee Lowell, who had 191 votes, in the Nov. 2 general election. The other victorious incumbents will be unopposed in the genera). The townships Two incumbent supervisors, Mark Doster in Prairieville and George Cullers in Baltimore, were rebuffed in their bids for a second term. Doster was defeated by Tom Guthrie 293 to 204. or by about 59 to 41 percent. Guthrie has been a well-known figure in the fanning com­ munity in southwest Barry County for a long time. Cullers was a figure in the controver­ sial secret meeting of five members of the Board of Commissioners in Baltimore Township April 14. He was the host for the meeting. He lost to VanSyckle by a count of 155 to 138. The winner now will face Democrat Shirley Drake. Cullers’ predecessor, in November. Baltimore Township claimed the clos­ est contest in the entire primary with the Dowling Public Library millage request going down to defeat by a vote of 170 to 169. In the race for Assyria Township Supervisor. Mike Timmons defeated Dale Augustine 146 to 111. Timmons will suc­ ceed David Michael Boles. A three-for-two race for Carlton Township trustee was won by Gary Vandecar with 329 votes and Cary Smith with 265. Eldon Shellenbarger had 140. Another three-for-two contest. Castleton trustee David DeMond was re­ elected with 191 votes and newcomer Jerry Reese had 247. Not elected was Mike Trahan with 142. The Putnam District Library millage was approved 304 to 198. and in Maple Grove Township the yes vote prevailed 168 to 84. There were no primary races n Irving, but incumbent Democrat Tim Weingartz. who also serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Charles Boulter were nominated and will face Republican Larry Brummel in November. Incumbent Richard Raymond is not seek­ ing re-election. One incumbent supervisor who sur­ vived a challenge was in Johnstown Township, where Robert Mack eked out a 273-254 victory over Barbara Earl, karen Doster and Jeffrey Warren were elected to trustees’ posts with 302 and 263 votes, respectively, while Tonyia Tobias had 251 in a three-for-two contest. Orangeville Township had some lively contests. In the race for supervisor to suc­ ceed Linda Blackmore. Republican Thomas Rook and Democrat James Kahl Io earned 203 and 173 votes, respec lively, to set the stage for their contest on Nov. 2. In one of the biggest township upsets of the day, newcomer Patricia Blauvelt edged veteran Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper 113 to 110. Harper had served for 31 years. Both women are Democrats. For two open trustee positions, incum­ bents Fred Lewis and Russell Stanton were unopposed on the Democratic side, as were Republicans Robert Perino and Linda Ribble. The four will meet in a registered voter in another county, she then withdraws as the Republican nomi­ nee for the clerk’s position. It is then up to the Township Republican Committee to select a Republican candidate, whose name would then be printed on the November ballot for the four-year term. In the trustees* race. Democrat Rod Ritsema will challenge Republicans Robert Lee. Joe Lyons. Gary Rogers and Dorothy Hint. It was a night for most incumbents to relax in Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. In Thornapple Township incumbent trustees Walt Eavey (453 votes), Pat Harrison (506), Mike kelley (412) and Rex Schad (459) retained their positions. Challengers Mike Cravero and Ross DeMaagd received 307 and 348 votes, respectively. In Yankee Springs incumbent treasurer John Jerkatis won by 41 votes over for­ mer treasurer Bob Herold. Jerkatis received 345 votes to Herold’s 304. In the trustees race incumbents Mary Cook (407) and Jack Finkbcmer (400) outlasted their challengers, Armondo Rodriquez (185) and Ron Heilman (170). In another interesting development, community activist Robert Dwyer tied with Lynne Fisher for a spot as precinct delegate, each with 21 votes. There are three slots open. Carol Jones Dwyer had 28 votes and Cloe Oliver 23 to win the other two spot*. All of the township public safety mill­ age proposals for fire, ambulance and police, were approved, as were road mill­ ages. (J-Ad Graphics newsroom staffers Sandra Ponsetto, Marcie Westover and Patricia Johns all contributed to this report.) Delton to shorten school year by Marcie Westover Staff Writer In efforts to trim more than $600,000 from the Delton Kellogg School System budget, the Board of Education has decided on several measures. The school board has moved to shorten the length of the school year, not fill posi­ tion left by retiring teachers, eliminate several support positions, increase ticket prices for athletic events, raise the stu­ dents participation fee to $25, and cut $150,000 from the area of supplies, text­ books and equipment purchases. The cuts were outlined in a letter that was sent out to the community in late July. In the letter. Superintendent Ron Arc’ncr stated, “The regular school budg­ et is news is not good. Our revenues were reduced by over $850,000 last year over the previous school year, and we do not expect any increases for the third year in a row. We have suffered the results of reduced funding for Adult Education (MCTI students $700,000), cut in the Per Pupil Foundation amount ($150,000), and declining enrollment of over 120 stu- dents over the last three years." Cutting $600,000 from the school budget is part of the system’s answer to the deficit, with the other part of the funds, 30 percent or $500,000. coming out of savings. The shortened school year will elimi­ nate 12 days from their calendar, with students beginning on Sept. 7 and the last day of school being May 27, unless there are make-up days required. Five teaching position will not be filled, as the vacancies were created by retirement. There will be an elimination of seven support staff positions. It was also elected that the school sys­ tem increase ticket prices for athletic events. Also increasing will be the students participation fee now at $25. In the letter it notes groups that use the facilities, "...in addition any group func­ tion that forces the district to have to pay overtime will be billed for the service. We Summer Splash Is Aug. 6 and 7 The Lake Odessa Summer Splash will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7. This year’s theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean " One of the new additions to this year’s fes­ tivities is Big Wave Dave, the 2000 Texas Sand Sculpture State Champion. Other new events are, NASCAR model racing, fund-rais­ er pig roast for the East El “sledding hilT pur­ chase project, Christian bands, 4X4 Jeep moon walk, air brush painting, bike rodeo, model boat building and street dances. A few pending events are a rock climbing wall, volleyball tournament, classic car show and a 5K race. Some of last year's events will return, such as the Blue Water Ramblers, water ski show, pancake breakfast, fire department chicken barbecue, entertainment in the park, three-onthree basketball, cardboard boat race, boat parade, and the mini-modified tractor pull. As with any festival, this would not be pos­ sible without the support of area businesses that help sponsor these events and the time dedicated by the many volunteers. The Splash Committee is looking for new sponsors and volunteers. Visit the Summer Splash 2004 website for all the details, at www.lakomichigan.com. November in the general election. In Prairieville, besides the supervisor’s contest, there is preparation for a general election runoff Nov. 2 between incum­ bent Democrat Normajean CampbellNichols and Republican Shannon Methany. Both were unopposed Tuesday. Sharon Ritchie and Michael Herzog unseated incumbent Lloyd Goyings with 296 votes and 250. respectively, to Goyings’ 211 in a three-for-two for Prairievt?lie Township trustee. Ir< the Rutland Township Clerk’s race, resigned Clerk Robin McKenna earned 579 votes and the nomination. Write-in candidate Robin Hawthorne received 17 votes. Hawthorne, who was recently appoint­ ed to the clerk’s position, was unable to meet the required minimum votes to have her name printed on the November ballot. However, there is an option for Hawthorne or another resident to be placed on the November ballot if specific circumstances arc met. When former Clerk Mckenna becomes are asking that community groups that use our buildings to choose times that do not require the district to have overtime costs.” Also in the letter. Archer noted, “We will be working very hard to maintain the quality programs we have, but unless the financial picture for education changes at the state level that will be a very difficult New Hastings city clerk on the job The City of Hastings is welcoming Tom Emery as the newly-appointed City Cierk/Treasurer/Finance Director, as well as FOIA coordinator. He started his new position on Monday, Aug. 2. "I want the public to know I am an open, approachable person who will do what it takes to get the job done. If I do not know the answer to a problem, I will work to find the solution to the best of my ability. * said Emery recently. "This is a beautiful city to live in and I cannot wait to get to work." job." The letter to the community also addressed the construction and new driveways and parking layout. “At the advice of the traffic engineers we have asked the County Highway Department to change the middle lane of Delton Road to a left turn only lane. This change will move traffic away from the M-43/Delton Road intersection, and cre­ ate a safer flow of traffic in both direc­ tions,” the letter stated. People were advised in the letter to use the front of the elementary school for “very short term parking.” There has also been a student drop off area added in the middle of the elementary parking lot. The other projects in the construction area are being completed with the School “just over a million dollars under budget” for the projects. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - Page 3 Photo contest winners announced The Natural Resource Action Team, a announced the winners of the Natural photos of what they view to represent committee of Barry County’s Vision 20/20. and Printing Plus have Resource Action Team Photo Contest. Residents were encouraged to submit the natural character of Barry County. Photographers were asked to capture images of anything they think makes Barry County special. More than 30 photos were submitted. Due to the large number of entries in the adult category, five photos from the adult category were selected to be pub­ lished in the Reminder. The selected photos in the adult category are as fol­ lows: 1) Larry Burdick from Hickory Comers, shows the beauty of a beautiful fall day. The photo was taken on Mann Road in Barry Township. 2) Jill Soghomian. from Hastings, captured one of the many critters that call Barry County home. 3) Lynette Doele. from Shelbyville, took a picture from her home on Wildwood Road, near Gun Lake on a cold winter morning. 4) Robert Mainone. from Delton, captured a special moment between Jeff Kirkwood and his young daughter as they share the beauty of Barry County. 5) Ellen Anderson’s photo of a farm near her home, on Butler Road in Dowling, represents the open space found in Barry County. The photos in the middle and high school category are from: 1) Katie Cusack, a 17-year-old from Freeport, submitted a photo of her grandfather’s lake in Delton, a special tribute to his memory. 2) Cat Mata, from Nashville, submit­ ted a photo of a man fishing, one of the many outdoor recreational activities that Barry County residents can partici­ pate in. In the elementary category. Mikelah Snell, a third-grader from Delton, sub­ mined a photo of lavender bushes at her house. According to relatives, as soon as she heard about the contest she began taking photos so she could enter the Photo by Larry Burdick Photo by Robert Mainone contest. One winner from each category was randomly selected to receive a prize package filled with items donated by local merchants. Mikelah Snell was the winner. She received 16 free games of bowling at Hastings Bowling, free video rental at Movie Outpost, a family four pack to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute's "Bats in the Night’’ program later this month, and six passes to Hastings 4 Theater. Catalina Muta. a tpiddle school stu­ dent from Dowling.*, received 16 free games of bowling, free video rental, a gift certificate to State Grounds Coffee House, a family four pack to "Bats in the Night” and six passes to Hastings 4 Theater. In the adult category. Lynette Doele of the Shelbyville near Gun Lake, received a prize package containing a free dessert and appetizer from County Seat Restaurant, a free tree pack at the Barry County’s Conservation District fall tree sate, two passes for Sunday brunch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, free photo developing at Printing Plus, a Photo by Katie Cusack gift certificate to S&S Market, and a gift certificate to Al Fresco. All the photos submined will be pre­ sented in a PowerPoint presentation during the first "Food for Thought - Save My Home. Barry County" work­ shop scheduled for Thursday. Sept. 9. "Food for Thought” is designed to provide county residents with informa­ tion on na:ural resource issues that affect every member of the community. This program consists of a series of educational workshops. The goal of this series is to increase awareness, interest, and ownership of natural resource Photo by Jill Soghomonian Photo by Mikelah Snell issues among community members. The workshops arc: 1. Naturally Barry County — Thursday, Sept. 9. Attendees will learn about the rich, diverse natural resources we have in Barry County, and how and why we must preserve and protect them before they arc gone. 2) . A Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry County - Thursday. Oct. 7. Participants will explore the idea of how sustainable development can bal­ ance the economic, social, and environ­ mental needs of Barry County to ensure that growth enhances, not decreases, our quality of life. 3) Tools & Techniques for Preserving Barry County - Thursday. Oct. 21. Photo by Ellen Anderson Attendees will learn whzt options we have to protect our natural resources both as an individual and as a commu­ nity, and how these tools are being used successfully in other areas. Each workshop will be held twice daily on the scheduled dates. The first session will be from 2 to 4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, located on Cloverdale Road. 2.5 miles west of M­ 37 and 4.5 miles east of M-43. The sec­ ond session will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hastings High School Lecture Hall. For more information about NRAT and "Food for Thought - Save My Home. Barry County" visit www.cedarcreckinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (269) -721-4190. �Page 4 - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Tex no better than a lying former druggie COA home care agreement not mutual To the editor: I wrote a letter to the editor several weeks ago complaining that the COA refused to let seniors have a dance at their own senior center. Since then another letter has appeared, titled "It doesn't pay to criticize the COA,” and in the latter part of that letter was a warning that because I had also criticized the COA, I could expect some sort of retal­ iation. That letter writer was right. We have had a real merry-go-round with home care and respite care We were told that the COA could not continue the level of care we were receiving because of so many new clients. (The client level is lower than in June. 2003). Care also would be reduced, they said, because the care givers were not comfortable in our home. The COA then sent a new person, unfamiliar with our situ­ ation. Finally, they said the Landons made too many requests. I have a witness who will testify that a COA staff person told her that, and this witness also will testify this same staffer later denied ever making that remark. Under a Freedom of Information request. I asked for a written explanation for deny­ ing continued care to Richard Landon. The COA's response was 'you have not request­ ed a specific document’ and "the Barry County COA requested that the Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging locale another agency to provide Mr. Landon's care.” That was not an explanation. Why can't the COA director give a simple, honest answer? Wc have a copy of the report written by one of our caregivers dated March 2. 2004. She wrote that I wanted to know why Tammy (Pennington, the COA director) would not let a music group play at the COA on Wednesday nights. (The request had been for afternoons, not nights.) She also spoke to Tammy. I believe this is a vio­ lation of ethics, and it should serve as a warning to others that the privacy of your home is not honored by the COA. Thai care-giver also wrote that Richard said she pinched his wrist and left it black and blue. The truth is we try to make every care-giver aware of this possibility, and none of us are able to completely avoid it, including wife and daughter. Tammy called our home last March to tell us we are not to talk to any staff mem­ ber about any dance or craft opinions. We told her she had no right to tell us that, and her response was that when there is a prob­ lem in the home she had a right to be involved. She still hasn't persuaded us what the problem was. Tammy also wrote that it was a mutual agreement between us and the COA that they stop serving us. I don’t remember any­ thing mutual about it. So, after two weeks of no home care and no respite care (despite the statement by the COA that they provide respite care to any­ one who need it), we will be getting help from the Lutheran Home Services of Wayland^ arranged by Bumam Brook of Calhoun County. They assure us they will send the same person every time, and on a regular schedule. That will be quite a relief. But we believe some management changes are needed at the Barry County COA. Mary and Richard Landon, Woodland (Know Your County Commissioners) To the editor: So. according to the ignorant ass occupying the oval office, the 9/11 Commission's report to the nation, "reads like a mystery novel." He's been unable to figure out the plot despite help from some of America's brightest (energy) corporate minds. Dick Cheney. Donald Rumsfeld. Tom Ridge have ail tried to help. And they've had the brilliant analytical help of Dennis Hastert, the wealthy doctor (and Senate majority leader) Bill Frist, and ocher fat (Republican) cats in the House and Senate who now want to recess for several months to fiddle while Rome (actually Iraq and Afghanistan) bums. Here's a president whose rush to war in Iraq has turned a near victory in Afghanistan into looming defeat and return of the warlords. Here's a president who claims his actions in Iraq are making the world safer despite sever­ al commission reports indurating most of his actions have been in error, and based on shal­ low. if any. thought at all. Doctors sans Borders is withdrawing from Afghanistan because there's no protection from '.he Taliban and ocher warlords. Tex's promises to the peo- Hastings appearance is a source of pride To the editor: Have we citizens really taken the time to walk or drive around our city of Hastings lately? Everything is plush and green. Residents throughout the city apparently have taken pride in themselves in the landscaping of their homes. Oux teen-agers have done a beautiful job of landscaping at all the elemeitary schools and the middle and high schools. Individuals have taken time to beautify the street corners in town with attractive flowers. Our city employees are always working, taking care of needed projects, some requir­ ing an abundance of sweat and toil. They seem to manage time to get cur seasonal wel­ coming flags up at the proper times. Our waste management group members are always on schedule, doing tbeir best. It was great to see the headlines last week about the Hastings Public Library's kickoff for the “Last Chapter” building campaign. So take the time counting your blessings as you realize you are part of a wonderfol city — Hastings. Laura Schroeder. . Hastings pie of Afghanistan have been trampled in the rush for good Iraqi crude. In Iraq, every day brings news of more shooting and bombing attacks against new government leaders, killing about one a day, killing and maiming scores of the innocent with each attack. As I write anodter explosion has killed 51 police recruits and officers, another favorite target, and our undermanned forces are unable to prevent the carnage. Every successful attack undermines our cred­ ibility in Iraq and across the whole region. American troop losses are approaching the 1.000 mark — the vast majority killed since Bush declared, "the end of major combat* more than a year ago. Many thousands more have been wounded, some horribly, and most because of the administration's short-sighted insistence on sending loo few troops for the job. and their careless failure to provide good body armor, and any armor for Humvees. Troops in the field are asking citizens at home to send body armor, walkie-talkies, and CL radios because the administration has also shortchanged them in communications gear. These careless lapses, combined with weak post-combat planning, have cost us hundreds of lives, thousands of maimed soHtts. and hundreds of billions of dollars. Like good right-wingers Tex. Cheney and Company have labored mightily to blame their failures on a Kerry flip-flop vote In the Senate. The truth is. a good many senators, from both par­ ties, were beginning to doubt the president's moral and intellectual capacities and capabil­ ities by the time the second appropriations vote was cast, and voted their convictions. Bush A company claim the attacks in Iraq are planned and ordered by outsiders. The charge was denied (perhaps inadvertently) by the American general in command of military intelligence there. Last week the general flat­ ly claimed outsiders comprise only, "a very small part of the problem." Oh, yes, if you want to know how long seven minutes can seem, check out the movie “Farenheit 9/11.” If you're not stunned by the interminable wait between the time the presi­ dent was advised the nation was under attack. Kerry, Edwards win bring us new hope To the editor: I am filled with pride and inspiration after watching the Democratic convention this past week. John Kerry. John Edwards and their smart, articulate wives and children :«e iust what we need to lift us up after the past jut years. District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 943-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion Oi Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton. Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator MkJ-ael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. HERE ARE THE RULES: ) The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and rhe time it took him to run away from DC (rather than return to his post of duty), you're definitely not a worrier. After all his hard work to avoid service in Vietnam, and (failure to do his) duty in the National Guard, he sud­ denly realized he was a target. But he certainly was an elusive target as his political adversaries have learned, trying to unearth his (checkered) past. Tex flew west (and stopped for a while), then north (and stopped for a while), then (at last and in the dark of night) back to the nation’s capitoi. Meanwhile, his vice presioem issued the first war order of the day — to shoot down sus­ pected hijacked US. airliners Presidents in the Cold War years knew they'd have only one or two minutes to make life or death decisions, should nuclear attack appear imminent. It took seven for this lowgrade moron just to make a choice to run. My best guess is Kerry might have taken 10, maybe 15 seconds to issue flight orders for D.C.. despite objections from the secret serv­ ice. Tex is ignorant, narrow-minded, reac­ tionary and habitually lies. He's an avoider of duty, if not a coward (1 think he's a coward). He's a long-time drunk and coke-head (that's cocaine, not Coca-Cola). His entire paper trail has been suppressed, sealed, lost, shredded or manipulated. Everything he's promised has gone horribly awry. Afghanistan is a mesa. Iraq is a mess. Al Quaeda is growing. Trust and respect of our century-old friends in Europe is gone. Our safety envelope is shrinking. Our allies are despots. Domestically. Tex and the OOP leadership deceived the nation and congress as Io true cost of the windfall profits they bestowed on the health care industry. (They did the same thing for Halliburton in Iraq.) Our deepwaler ports, tail system, nuclear power system and nuclear waste storage facilities remain pretty much unprotected, and airline security is little better than on a bright, sunny morning in September neatly three yean ago. We have met the real enemy, and he is us. Larry Hamp, Hastings What the Democrats have to offer is what I am so hungry for — hope. • I hope we as a people can be united again and not be such adversaries. • 1 hope we can get out of the mess we're in. in Iraq. • I hope the United States of America can once again tc looked up to and well respected by other nations jf the world. • I hope we can once again have confidence in our government. •I hope we will become leu dependent on oil ao that we wool continue Io have warn Io pro­ tect our interests in the world oil reserves. •I hope we win one day soon have a nation­ al health care plan. • I hope women will continue to have a choice about when and if to have children. • I hope more compenies will not dose up shop in Wen Michigan to move to other coun­ tries whr.e incy don't have to play by the roles in order to reap huge profits while leaving hun­ dreds here unemployed. • I hope children will actually become a pri­ ority and will not be left behind. • I hope social security will continue to be there for everyone. • And most of all, 1 hope that “help is on the way." We need John Kerry and his help and I hope that most of us will realize it and decide to get involved to make him our next president From everything five seat he is a man of the highest moral character who will do the right things for the right reasons. We've all seen what happens when we don't put ourselves on the line and get involved. Democracy doesn't just happen; it takes our attention and it takes wort Please make it your job to think about the issues and lend a hand of support to our next president. President John Kerry. Patricia Wilson. Middleville Take terrorist warnings seriously? A new warning about potential terrorist attacks surfaced last weekend ini New York City. How seriously are you taking these warnings and threats? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 puurtMbr . Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (289) 945-9554 aKNHi uacoos nwkWd rrwoMnc jacooa ViJS ngsuwx ■NEWSROOM* Oevid T Vbung (E0»cr) Baine Gfoert (6MM &*o<) Helen Mudry Petrioa Johns Breit Bremer Fran Fsverman Ssndra Poneetto Catfw Aueter Marcie Weelover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jeff VanNortwick, Johnstown Twp.: “Everybody needs to be v igilant. You have to keep your eyes open.” Stacey McKee, Dowling: “Not very. I do take it into consideration, but you can't live your life being worried all of the time.” Brandon Wymer, Hastings: “I don't take it all that seriously. We’re in Hastings and nothing ever happens here." Bob Mattison, Old Town, Fla: “I take them seriously after 9/11. After that event, everyone should take them seriously.” Donna Maittson, Old Town, Fla: “1 take it seriously enough. Where we live. I don't think we have to worry. but they do in New York and other big cities." Luke Olmstead, Hastings: “Not very seriously. 1 think they're being over cautious Ctoatetod ate accepted Monday Vvough Friday 800 am. to 5X pm Scott Ommen Rose I lesion Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SubecrtpSon Rater 125 par year tn Bary Carty S27 par year tn aqorwig coirttos S2S par year gtomMun POSTMASTER: Send address chanpsa to: PO Bos 8 Haaangs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Ctoas Posters Pasl at Hatenga, Ml 48068 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - Page 5 PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Let’s make it easier for people to vote Yet another primary election has come and gone with the awful truth that fewer than one-third of registered voters show up at the polls Many years of cajoling, hype attempts at logical persuasion and even shaming the public have done little if anything to spark the interest a primary election deserves. As stated often in this column, a primary in Barry County is the most competitive game in town, village, city, township and county. Because the Republican Party dominates the numbers holding pub­ lic offices in the county, the local election essentially is over after the first week of August. The winner in the GOP primary most often faces no opposition in November, and the few Democrats who do bother to appear on the ballot in the fall usually do not win. The people who live here have a variety of reasons for not voting in August: • They don’t believe the primary is important; it’s the general in November that counts because it’s for president. • Many have left town for vacations. • Too many believe their vote doesn’t count because “I’m just one person.’’ • Too many believe the system is corrupt and unresponsive to the people, paying attention only to those who have a lot of money. • Too don’t trust politicians. • Too many don’t know enough about the issues or candidates. • And finally, too many are just so busy in their everyday lives that they just don’t set aside the time to exercise one of the most important rights we have as citizens, that of electing the best possi­ ble people to do the public’s business. However, I think the biggest reason of al) for a customary 20 to 25 percent turnout of registered voters can be cooked down to just two words: It’s inconvenient. I’ve always believed that if you want a lot of people to do the right thing, you’ve got to make it easy for them to do it For example, in order to encourage large numbers of folks to recycle, you should give them a curbside recycling program so they don’t have to make special trips, spending their time and money to do something for which they may not see the immediate benefit. If making it convenient doesn’t work, you can enact a punitive law and enforce it. which is what we’ve seen lately in efforts to get more than 85 percent of Americans to wear seat belts. Convenience in voting is sorely lacking these days, despite a few minor recent advances statewide in registration and absentee ballot­ ing. It’s a lot easier to register than it is to vote. The one thing that hasn’t changed since voting in this country started 215 years ago is that the people, with a few exceptions, are required to somehow gel to a polling place on one designated day between 74a.m. and 8 p.m. This flies in the face of a very busy mod­ ern American society in which mothers and fathers both work out­ side the home during the day. Their windows of opportunity for vot­ ing on Aug. 3 and Nov. 2 are not very large, particularly because so many now work at least a half hour’s drive from their homes. So if you take away an hour for driving, eight or more hours for the work day a«»d an hour for lunch, you have only three hours. Take away the dinner hour and you've got only two, probably between 7 and 8 a.m. or between 7 and 8 p.m. With those statistics in mind, most people then are bound to show up about the same time as a majority of other voters, meaning they probably will have to wait in line. With these rules for playing the serious game of voting, it almost sounds like our democratic system is telling the electorate, “Oh you can vote all right, but you have to jump through all these hoops." Other countries have far better poll turnout numbers than we do, but foreign elections often are held on Sundays and more efforts are made to accommodate people. We’re not making it easy for the voices of the American people to be truly hearth One way to change this could be to make Election Day a holiday, in which people are given the day off. like the 4th of July, but then we'd nave to compete with parades and all other activities people involve themselves during a holiday. The best way is to extend the use of absentee voting, where you can go to your place of polling for up to two weeks prior to an elec­ tion, get the form, fill it out, seal it and leave it with the proper authorities. This will make the system more user friendly and enable more people to become involved. Some have suggested permitting Internet voting or voting by mail. To be sure, there is always a possibility for fraud, but I think the benefits for change far outweigh the risks. The status quo, or staying the course, while cajoling, shaming and hyping time and time again have proven not to be working to get higher numbers to the polls. However, higher numbers of nearly 30 percent of Barry County voters this week sent a message to the elected leaders that we want change, and they got it Someone once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and still getting the same results. If we truly believe in getting more people out to vole, we have to face the reality of convenience. Let's make it easy for people to do the right thing, and get the job done. - Fred Jacoba, vice presided, J-Ad Graphics Delton’s dedication was a splendid time lb the editor: ( Know Your Legislators: ~^) U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. . State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th Distnct (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Internal Case Manager Home Care • Wow! What a wonderful out pouring of community support for the dedication last Saturday at the Delton District Library. Everyone had a delightful time, enjoying the flower gardens, the music and the won­ derful refreshments. Even the speeches. The ocassion was the dedication of a beau­ tiful memorial garden, complete with a gaze­ bo. All this was donated by the generous con­ tribution of a past resident, Lucille Oliver. Many spoke of Lucille's accomplishments, great works and generous donations. This occasion also served as a welcome for Delton’s new library director, Edward Elsner. He was warmly welcomed and with his knowledge, dedication and friendly personal­ ity, he will be a real asset to our community. I'm so glad I live in such a awesome place as Delton. Carolyn Shields, Orangeville Township Let your 9 voice be heard! Send ^letter to the eMori Pennock offers a total compensation package which includes competitive salary, a full flexible benefits package, generous paid-time-off, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, pension plan, plus much more! Please call Juanita Gingrich, Director of Home Care Services al 269-948-2425 or submit resume with letter of introduction to: Pennock Health Services, Attn: Human Resources, 1009 West Green Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1753 or Fax (269) 945-0825. See our website at www.pcnnockbcallh.com We are seeking a part-time Teller to work 30 - 32 hours per week at our Hastings branch. Tellers perform a broad variety of financial transactions while providing excellent service to our members! We offer an excellent pay and cafeteria style benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, 401 (k), vacation and holiday pay, tuition assistance, and a great working environment. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, personal computer skills, plus six months cash handling and/or customer service experience. Apply online at www.sccu.org. in person at the Hastings branch, fax your resume o (517) 267-7009, e-mail to jobs@secu.org or send to: State Employees Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources. Dept. HR, 501 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Ml 48933 (No phone calls, please.) State Employees Credit Union is an Equal _____________ Opportunity Employer_________ • HATS • SHIRTS • JACKETS DIE-CAST • FLAGS • GIFTS SPORTING COL Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company PRQDVCT Ths Hastings PoUct DapL is aeevyttaf applications for thr position of This position requires a current Michigan RN License and a minimum of one year acute care experience. Home Care experience preferred. Computer skills are needed to operate a Windows based home care software program. Must possess strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, be able to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team setting. Do you have excellent customer service skills? State Employees Credit Union may be the right place for you I III NASCAR Pennock Health Services has an opening for a full time Internal Case Manager to work in our Home Care Department. Responsibilities include developing a plan of care, coordinating services and assigning patients to field staff personnel. In addition, will be responsible for all diagnostic coding, participating in on-call and weekend rotation ind functioning as a visit nurse when the need arises. This position will also be responsible fur assisting in staff education and QA programs. TELLER Park Enforcement Officer This is an 18 hour per week position, with an unfixed sched­ ule. Qualifications: Musi be al least 18 yrs. old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid drivers license with no felony convictions. Clerical experience is preferred. Applications can be obtained at the Hastings Police Dept, 201 E. State St, Hastings, M/F. between 8:30am - 5pm. Filing deadline is August 13,2004. The City of Hastings is an EOE/ADA employer. 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Btweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM i Year ARM INTEREST * RATE TOKTS VK 6.125 6 250 5 750 5.875 5375 5.500 5.125 5 500 4300 000 0.00 000 000 000 000 000 0.00 000 6.185 6299 5.82v 5.944 5.473 5390 5239 7.732 6.363*’ Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 �p«9» e - Thursday, August 5. 2004 - Ths Hastings Banner Judson Dale Crabtree Gordon G. Lewi* DELTON - Judson Dale Crabtree, age 82. of Delton, passed away Wednesday. July 28, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Feb. 10. 1922 in Grand Rapids, the son of Robert D. and Ardath (Reed) Crabtree. He married Mildred A. Selman on June 5, ALTO - Gordon G. Lewis, age 66, of Alto, passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 31.2004. Gord was preceded in death by his father. Gerald. He is survived by his loving wife. Alice; mother. Marian; children. Timothy and Francene. Steven and Dawn. Mark C . and Jonathan; grandchildren. Brianna. Christian. Reuben. Noah. Eli; brothers, Ronald. Lewis. Russ and Wendy Lewis; sisters-in-law. Rev. Peter and Carol De Jonge and Patricia Brock; nephews, nieces and many friends. Gord liked to putter around in his garden, 1943 in Battle Creek. Dale served in the Army during World War II and after serving in the Army. Dale worked as a carpenter for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mildred A. Crabtree; sisters, Reva Welker. Hagtl Boudo; brother, Charles Crabtree and half brother. Leo Youngs. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister. Eleanor Waldron and half sisters. Elsie Hine, and June Deters. Graveside services were held Monday, at Reese Cemetery with Pastor Jeff C. Worden officiating. Burial was in Reese Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial tributes may be made to the family of Dale Crabtree. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. putt around on the golf course, and motor around the countryside in his MG. He will be sorely missed. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at Lakeside Community Church. (6201 Whitneyville. SE. Alto. MI 49302) with Rev. Roger Bultman officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Reformed Church Home Missions. Arrangements were made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Uccy Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9J0 un.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m. Sunday Evnung Service 6.00 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday sights 6 30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeflcnoa. Father Al RumcU. Pastor Smurday Mm 4J0 pzn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 im. and 11:00 a.m.; Coafewoo Satwday 3:30-4:15 frit HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wear State Road, Haatmgs. Mich. W Qeyton Gamton. Paetor Sunday School W0 in; daam for ail ages. Morning Wonhip 10:45 ■_m. Nuraery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 600 pan. Wedaeadey activities 700 pzn. are: Rainbows or J J BiNc Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fine grade). Kids Cbb or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19);AdukBUeStudy-No WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654 Worthip Srvicex: Sunday. 10:30 azn.; Sunday School. 9:30 azn. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scon. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church websile www. hopeum.org Chorch Fax Na 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office houn. Wcd/Thun. 9 azn. to I pan. Sunday Morning: 9:30 un. Sunday School. 1045 aan. Morning Wonhip. Sunday. 64 pan. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pan. Snaahanr PreSchool (iga 3A4). Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 un.. 12-2:30 pan. Wednesday 64 pat. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm.) Wednesday 64 pan. Jr High Youth (Gr 6, 7 48). Wednesday. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Ufoodtewn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White, Youth 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a-m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pzn. Eveniag Service; 700 p.m. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pan.. Asvana. Sr. and Jr. High Yooth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. CHURCH OF THE NAZARLT1E 1716 Noth Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the 7:00 pan. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pawor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 azn.; Worship 1IO0 azn.; Evening Service at 600 pan.; Wedlesday Prayer Bible 700 pan. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 aan.-l 1 azn.; P.O. Box 63, Hastmgs. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-771-8077. Pastor Dianne Dottea Morrison. Service Tunes: Wonbp Service 9:45 aan.; Sunday School 11:15 azn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm. For more information call the church otixe WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Com Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 azn. TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. San day Mm schools. He was manied to Myrtle C. Davis on March 22. 1947 at Middleville United Methodist Church. He was employed at Grand Rapids Structural Steel. Lawrence proudly served his country in the United Slates Army during World War 11 :u the Pacific Theater. He received the following decorations. Victory Medal. Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Battle Stan. Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, five Overseas Service Ban and Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Lawrence was a caring, loving father, grandfa­ ther and great grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time with his family and friends. He is survived by his two sons, Larry (Karen) Secord and Steven Secord. both of Middleville; six grandchildren. Michael. Elva, Jason, Julie, Lou Ann and Brandon; eight great grandchildren and his beloved dog. Dandy. He was preceded in death by his wife. Myrtle C. Sccord and his parents. James W. and Viola M. Secord A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 5. 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Rev. Scott Manning officiat­ ing­ In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice Care. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. foN bjb. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m.-Mass 6 pan. Rm Saturday Holy Hour 8 a.nt-Ma» 9 a.m. Confcaariaaa: 30 minutes before Mau. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Maas. . WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Box P.O. 95. Woodland. MI 48897 * 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippen- DeMunter Sunday School 9:15 a.m_ SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHiA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Heatwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 aan Morning Prayer. 11.-00 azn. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pan. Evening Prayer service. All services using the tradmoaal 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa txm and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at hnp://wwwxharchaeek/aeVchurch/a ndrewmao/ or email us at itrevhustwickRyahoo.com. CHURCH "Monber Church cfdre World-Wide Anglican Canuauoe." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe m. Reoor. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship-8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel aad Sunday School at 10 azn. Sundav Nursery Available at 10 un. un. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 azn. Morning Worship Service; 600 pan. eveniag Service; Wednesday: MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC Lawrence R. Secord MIDDLEVILLE - Lawrence R. Sccord. age 79, of Middleville, passed away Monday, July 25, 2004 at Carveth Village. Mr. Sccord was boro on August 18, 1924 in Grand Rapids, the son of James W. and Viola M (Ehlers) Secord. He was raised in the Grand Rapids and Lowell areas and attended Grand Rapids and Lowell service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, aduh small group min istry, teadenhip training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled charch Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073 Sun. Pnne A Worship IOJO azn. 600 pan.; Wed. 6.30 pan. Jesus Club for boys A grt ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDcaald. Aa oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. BARRY COUNTY’ CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938 Mhaittrr David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippics 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join as Sanity Bible Class 1000 azn.; Worship 1100 aan.. 600 pm. Widmaday Bible Class 700 pan.. Claarea for al age*. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehon Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8 :30 and 11 azn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nunery provided. Jr. Church. It and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan • WonbplOazn. ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH I Jim W. Cooley| Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rote Catholic Church. Hastings. Mus Sunday at 9:30 aan. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom’s Market)., Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Vwtatxm. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nunery available for all services. Worship Services 8:30 and 1IOO a.m. Sunday School for ail ages 1000 a.m. Adult electives June through August.. Grow. Grow. Grow... Cafe Berea, Pastor Brun nod Heather Teed leading; Dancing vith Portupuses. Pastor Dao Brial lead­ ing; and Six Mighry Messengers of God. Jim Dickinson leading. Kid’s for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean thru 5th grade, during the 1100 Worship Service only. Quuzen 8:30 azn. and Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Thursday, 9.30-11 azn. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Grattan Wbk School, (Son-Games TOM I Aug. 2-6, 9 a.m. -noon. AU Church Picnic. Aug 7th. 3:30 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Aug. 5 - 1:30 p.m. Ckaechism Catch-Up; 5:304 30 pm. Vacation Bible Experience. Softball Tournament. Friday. Aug. 6 - 1100­ 200 p.m. Hasting: Womens Club; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible Experience. Saturday. Aug. 7 Softball Tournament; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug. 8 - 800 A 1000 am. Holy Communion. Tuesday. Aug. 10 600 p.m. BPW; 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Aug. 11 - 700 Stewardship Committee; 700 p.m. Holy HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058 (269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office bom are MondayThursday 900 a.m.-Nooa and IOO300 pzn. Friday 900 a.m_-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: X30 LIVE1 Under the Contemporary Service. Refreshments. 10:30 Dome 9:30 Traditional Worship Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services 900 a.m. Traditional Worship. 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship The 9 Of) Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both services Angrot 9 6-J6 pan. Softbnfl Tanraament. Auguat I • lfc« CingnpHroal Xdeedng between the services. Angnet 9 - IM pt Srariea Aagnst II ■ HI t* Staff arnettag. 748 pun. URmt awiltag ta Sanctuary. Aagaat 11 • 946 azn. Wenaea's Bible Stady Adult Ed Roon; 12^6 pzn. Nrsnlrtter Deader, 7:15 pzn. Prater Tham Practice. BATTLE CREEK - Jim W. Cooicy, age 48. of Battle Creek, formerly of Nashvuk, passed away Saturday. July 31. 2004 at his home in Battle Creek. Jim was bon in Hastings, on April 29,1956. He was the son of Grace (Polla') and Justin Cooley e He was rawed in the Nashville area and attend­ ed area schools graduating from Map'e Valley High School in 1974. After graduating, Jim con­ tinued his education at Kellogg Community College where be earned his associates degree in Electronics. He was employed at Cello-Foil Products in Battle Creek for several yean where he worked as a press operator. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He combined his love of the outdoors with his talent for leather crafting to make several different hems including a hand­ made leather gun case. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family golfing. Jim is survived by his father Justin Cooley; his sisters, Debra Cooley, and Gale (Brian) Chaffee; his nephew Patrick (Ann) Chaffee, and his niece Jessica Chaffee. He was proceeded in death by his mother Grace who passed away in 1985. Graveside Services were held at Lakeview Cemetery on Thursday, August 5lh. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association oJ the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. |Betty Louiee Schmidt| KANSAS - Betty Louise Schmidt of Eureka, Kansas, died at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.on Saturday, July 31, 2004. at the age of 75. She was boro in Wichfta on Jan. 19,1929, the daughter of Hannon and Della (Miller) Pruner. She was raised in Wichita and attended Wichita schools. On May 22. 1949, Betty was united in mar­ riage to Alfred Wilbur “Fritz” Schmidt in Wichita. They made their home in Wichita where she worked for Cessna and later at Wheeler Keller Hagney. The family moved to Eureka after purchasing farmland in Greenwood County. Betty drove a school bus for the Eureka school district before beginning her career as secretary for the Greenwood County Engineer. She retired after 17 years of service. Fritz preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2000. She was a member of the First United Methodist Chinch of Eureka. She is survived by two sons. Mark Schmidt of Hastings. Paul Schmidt of Goddard. Kansas, and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, busband. son. Brian, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 5. 2004. at the First United Methodist Church in Eureka with Reverend Diana Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her name to the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be sent in care of the Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595. Eureka. Kansas. 67045. which was in charge of service arrangements. FREEPORT - Caroline Bouwens, age 75, of Freeport, was called home io be with her Lari on Monday, July 19. 2004. Caroline was born in White Cloud on Sept 2. 1928 to Martin and Caroline (Schmucker) Hochstetler. She is survived by Seymour, her loving husband of 57 years; children, Stephen (Barbara) Bouwens. Laura (Brace) Fish. Ted (Denise) Bouwens, and Joan (Jeff) Wigand; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchil­ dren; sisters, Minnie Wyse and Oneda Chapman; and many ocher loving relatives and friends. Caroline was preceded in death by her par­ ents; and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 22. 2004 at the Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksvilk. Burial was in Bowne Center Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Baptist Church. Arrangements were made Memorial Chapel, Clarksvilk. MIDDLEVILLE - Minerva (Reyes) Saldivar, age 68. went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004. Minnie was born in Taft, Texas on July 14. 1936. She was raised in Muskegon. Mich, before moving to Middleville, where she had lived the last 41 years. Minnie is survived by her loving husband of 48 yean, Mauro Saldivar sons, Andres Saldivar. Edmund (Yolanda) Saldivar, and daughter, Angel (Darin) Truman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Reyes and Amalia Trevino; and her brother, Raul Reyes. Minnie is also survived by her brothers and sister, Jose (Virginia) Reyes, Reymundo (Kria) Reyes, Elida Montalvo; six grand­ daughters, Christa). Melissa, Mallory. Karissa. Sarah and Taylor Along with many special nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Funeral services will be held Friday. Aef 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funerau Home. 914 W. Main St in Middleville with Pastor Thomas Sluys offidhting. Interment will be at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. A luncheon will follow the service at Whitneyville Bible Church, 8546 Whitneyville Ave. SE, Caledonia. Visitation hours are Thursday, Aug. 5,2004 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. She was married to Mauro Saldivar on Aug. 11. 1956 at Muskegon. Mich. She was employed at Bradford White Corp. Most of all she was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and enjoyed spending time with family. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. by Koops Alberta M. Curtis LAKE ODESSA - Alberta M. Curtis, age 83. of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, July 30.2004. Alberta was born in Woodland Township on June 13. 1921 to Fred and Ruth (Underwood) Geiger. Together with her husband, Elwin. and Wayne and Dorothy Henney, Alberta had been a co-owner of the Wilcox Greenhouse. She had also worked at Hastings Manufacturing and Thomappk Manon She loved to spend her afternoons visiting all of her friends who lived at area nursing homes. Alberta loved her family and delighted her­ self in watching her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren grow up. Above all. Alberta loved her Lord and had been a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Alberta is survived by her children. Bomar (Barry) Donakkon, Betty Scobey, aad Jerry (Pamela) Curtis; f ve grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great dren; 16 step-grandchiktren; two. itep great great grandchildren; brother. Fred (Elvetta) Geiger, Jr.; the extended Curtis family whom she loved deeply; and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 yean, Elwin; children, Gordon and Sharon Curtis; and sister, Reva Geiger. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Woodland Memorial Prek with Pastor Dan Carrie officiating. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Frank Misak DrLTON - Frank Misak, age 72. of Delton, passed away Wednesday. July 28, 2004 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. Frank Misak was born on March 28.1932 in Yankee Springs Twp., Middleville. He was raised in Yankee Springs Twp. and attended and graduated from Thomappk Kellogg High School. He was married to Juanita J. Grabau on Dec. 2. 1950 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church. Gun Lake. He was employed al Hastings Mfg. Co. (Piston Ring) and retired after 25 yean of serv­ ice. He owned and operated the Saxon Drive-In Restaurant in Hastings. Frank Misak was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing and hunting. Frank enjoyed his winters with his wife Juanita in Tucson, Arizona and his summers in Delton with his family. Frank was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Juanita J. Misak; three sons, Frank G. (Martha) Misak of Hastings. Jack 1. (Cynthia) Misak of Plano, Texas, Tom J. (Nancy) Misak of Orandvilk; one daughter. Tina (Skip) MisakAragon of Albuquerque, New Mexico; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Lewis of Middkville, Frances (Carol) Levitt of Martin; three brothers, Steve (Virginia) Misak of Grand Rapids, Andrew (Bonme) Misak of Peacock. Charles (Jane) Misak of Middkville; one sister-in-law, Marion Misak of Caledonia; many, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. John and Katerina Misak; two brothers, John and Frances Misak Jr. and Joe Misak; three sis­ ters, Mary Latta, Angeline Springer and Catherine Cutcher. A memorial service was held Saturday. July 31, 2004 al Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church. Gun Lake. Fr. Larry Knoll officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Gift of Life. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. Middkvilk Ruth Elisabeth Goodman DELTON - Ruth Elizabeth Goodman, age 92, of Delton, formerly of Kalamazoo, died peacefully in her sleep on August 4. 2004 with her loving family around her. One of five daughters and five sous, Ruth was born Sept. 18, 1911 to J. Arthur Richards and Anna Armstrong Richards in Albion. Ruth spent most of her childhood and later life in Kalamazoo where, in 1935, she manied Philip F. Goodman who preced­ ed her in death in May 2000. Ruth is survived by three children. Jane (Mike) DeLand of LaPalma, Calif.; Ruthanne Goodman of Great Falls, Virginia; Philip (Bonnk) Goodman of Delton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Frances Richards; and brother-in-law, Chester Douglass of Kalamazoo; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. An active participant in community activ­ ities. Ruth tn the 1940s and 1950s was PTA president of two schools, bead of the Kalamazoo Mother Study Council. Cub Scout den leader, Brownk Scout leader and on the Planning and Bond Committees for local schools and libraries. Ruth also held a 15-year position as district manager of Field Enterprises, Inc. and was a Borgess Hospital volunteer for many years. She was also a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo, serving as a deacon, volunteer, substitute Sunday School teacher and led the music in the Mar-O-Not Class. At her request, cremation has taken place with internment at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek, where Ruth was laid to rest with her beloved Phil, a Navy veteran. A memorial service will be conducted Monday, Aug. 9. 2004 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan in downtown Kalamazoo. Memorials may be sent to Pretty Lake Vacation Camp, 9123 West Q Avenue, Mattawan. Michigan 49071-9415. the Kalamazoo First Baptist Church library or music departments or a charity of choirs. Arrangements are by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home of Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - Page 7 Letter J. Cahill KALAMAZOO - Leser J. Cahill, age 91. of Kalamamo, palled away July 27.2004. Mr. Cahill was born on Feb. 8. 1913 in Onego. Uk son of William and Gertrude (Engels) Cahill. He was a retinx of KVP Sutherland Paper Mill. He is survived by a sister. Madeline (Ryerson) Louden of Deltoo. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a au­ la. Margaret Roberts; and brothers. William and Robert CahilL The family will receive visitors Thursday, July 29. 5 Io 8 p.m., at the Williams-Gores Funeral Horae. Delton. A scripture service trill i* con­ ductrd at 7 p.m. Muss of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 30. 2004. 11 am. a St Ambrose Cubolic Church. Delton. Burial will be al St Margaret Cemetery. Otsego. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Dehon. Jeanette “Jeanie" Payne HASTINGS - Jeanette “Jeanie* Payne, age 62. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. July 28. 2004. Jeanie was born Sept 3.1941 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ralph and lune (Solomon) Johnson. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, hunting for mulhmnms, fat cat bike riding and snowmobiling. On Oct 7,1961 the married Gerald Payne, who survivea. Other members of her family include sons, Scot: and Lon of Hastings and Kerry of Dowling; brothers. Jerry Johnson of Cloverdale, Neil (Soon) Keller. John Johnson. Kevin Keller and Samuel Keller, ail of Dehon; five grandchil­ dren; and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be conducted at a later due. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or a charity of ones choice will be appre­ ciated. Arrangements ate by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. William Gene Boone TRAVERSE CITY - William Gene Boone, age 47, was born May 19, 1957 in Traverse Chy, died unexpectedly on Wednesday. July 28. 2004. Bill was a 1975 graduate of Charlotte High School, attended Ferris State University and has been a resident of Charlotte since 1971. He was employed with the Stale of Michigan as a correction officer at Jackson State Prison for 16 years. Bill was extremely involved with his chil­ dren's wrestling, football, basketball, cheerlead­ ing. and loved doing things for his family. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gar­ dener. He enjoyed sharing his garden produce with Ina family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife Tamela Ruth; son, Corbin Joseph; and a daughter, Erin Emily. Also survived by his parents, Wendell Gene and Lou Anne Boone; brother, Scott Matthew Boone (Vicki) of Jackson, MS; sisters, Wendy Lou Fox (Michael) of Olivet and Teresa Terne) Sue Halsey of Whitmore Lake; grand­ mother. Lucile A. Boone of Traverse City, and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandpar­ ents, Daniel Joseph Boone. Percy Roland Schepers, Geraldine Schepers-Caulkins, and Aunt Nancy Schepers-Coats. Funeral services were held Saturday. July 31, 2004 at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. Charlotte, with Rev. Karen Wheat offi­ ciating. Interment was st Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to an educational fond for the children. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfoneral.com. Clarabelle Apsey honored to her 90th birthday Hendrick-Szudzik engaged Shelley, Joseph, Laura Hendrick would like to announce the engagement of their mother, Eddis Hendrick of Hastings, to Thomas Szudzik of Gun Lake-Middleville. Eddis is a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School and employed at Pennock Hospital as a unit secretary. Eddis is the daughter of the late Albert Hayes Jr. of Hastings and EJna Hayes of Hastings. Tom is a 1954 graduate of Central High School of Grand Rapids and employed at Die Cad Group Inc. in Grand Rapids as a die designer. Tom is the son of the late Charles and Leda Szudzik of Grand Rapids. A Sept. 25,2004 wedding is being planned at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Hastings. Waters-Aston engaged Justin Waters, formerly of Dowling. Mich, and Ashley Aston of Bangor. Northern Ireland, will be married August 10, 2004 at The Old Inn Crawforsbum Co. Down, in Northern Ireland. Ashley is the daughter of Terry and Felicity Aston of Bangor. Northern Ireland. Justin, son of Donald and Vickie Waters of Dowling, Mich, is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School, a 2001 graduate of the University of Michigan, and is attending the Medical College of Ohio. The couple will be residing in Toledo. Ohio. Hastings resident Clarabelle Apsey was honored by her family and her church home. Hope United Methodist Church (comer of M­ 37 and M-79). Sunday. July II. The celebration was kept as a surprise for Mrs. Apsey - a task that even involved a spe­ cial issue of the monthly newsletter made just for her. In the morning service Clarabelle was honored with a dozen yellow roses and an Ensemble anthem, but she. had said that her “best birthday gift would be to have my fam­ ily with me.” She was shocked when almost 40 “sneaked in” at the beginning of the church service. The service was followed by a potluck dinner. Mrs. Apsey was bom in Hastings, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1932. She attended Barry County Normal School and began teaching in 1934. She taught until 1944 at Fick School, Algonquin Lake School, and Star School. Some of her former students attend Hope United Methodist Church. She also clerked at the Ben Franklin Store for 21 years, and raised three children. Myrtle, Roland, and James. The family now includes 10 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great great Clarabelle Apsey finds out about her family's arrival in church from Pastor Rich Moore during the Time with the Children. grandchild. With her parents. Arthur and Alcnc Struble, she joined Hope United Brethren Church (later Hope UMC) in 1922. She has been a valued, gifted, and tireless member of the church ever since. The Quill Show held in May at the church was organ­ ized by Clarabelle and will become an annual event. It was a privilege for Hope Church to join with family and community in homing such a joyful lady. J^ewbom babies BOY, Caleb Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23, 2004 at 1159 a.m. to Paul and Mara Teumssen of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Preston Patrick Makley, bom July 16 « 2:33 p.m. at Spectrum Hospital. Grand Rapids to Tony and Tresea Makley of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Brady Preston, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 23.2004 at 11:12 a.m. to Tabitha ind Alan Bauer D of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 22 BOY, Owen William Eugene, bora al Pennock Hospital on July 14. 2004 at 8:34 a.m. to Elizabeth Britten and Jacob Stewart of Bellevue. Weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. a inches long. GIRL, Arian Rebecca, bora st Pennock Hospital on July 20,2004 at 4 p.m. to Emily and Robert Bond of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Caleb Scon, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 16.2004 m 1238 a.m. to Veronica and ScoaMiUu of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches longGIRL, Madison Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 13, 2004 at 11:45 p.m. to Robert and Jennifer Nino of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and 22 inch­ es long. GIRL, Alison Grace Purdum. bom July 16th. 2004 at 8:17 un. at Spectnun-Butterworth in Grand Rapids. Parents: Tammy (Maichefe) and Fred Purdum of Middleville. Big brother. Jack Purdum. Weight: 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Length: 21 inches. Proud grand­ mothers are Doris Purdum of Middleville and Fran Maichele, also of Middkville. GIRL, Ophelia Inez, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 14,2004 at 4:44 a.m. to Brian and Alma Gray of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs.. I oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Cakb J., bora at Pennock Hospital on July 12. 2004 al 8:32 p.m. to Jennifer and Roger Jr. Andrews of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. and 215 inches long. • GIRL, Elyse Joy Bosscher, bora June 14, 2004 at 12:29 p.m. Weighing lbs.. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long Parents: Luke and-fenni Bosscher of Grand Rapids. Mich GnndpWms: Don and Deb Hall. Lowell. Mich, (former Hastings residents). Roger and Barb Bosscher. also Lowell. Great-grandparents: Norm and Millie Hall, late Bob and Pat Newell. Great Aunts and Uncles: Randy and Brenda Teegardin. Dave and Martha Hollister. Cousins: Lauren and Lindsey Azevedo. Joo and Steve Hollister. GIRL, Ava Riley, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on July 13. 2004 io Dak and Holly Hess. Weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joyelk and Gabriel Priddy announce the birth of their son. Andrew Steven, on June 6. 2004 al Bronson Methodist Hospital. Drew weighed 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long. McGowan-Bouwens engaged Julie McGowan and Frank Bouwens are pleased to announce their plans to many on August 22,2004. They are the children of the late Mr. arid Mrs. Hcrsha* G. McGowan, Sr. of Kalamazoo and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bouwens of Alto. A graduate of Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Julie lives in Freeport and is employed by Blue Care Network in Grand Rapids. Frank is a Lowell High School graduate, lives in ^ito and is self-employed. The wedding will take place at Thomappk Cooper-Pape to wed Ronald and Kelly Stockham of Dowling and Frank and Barbara Cooper of Lynnvilk. Tenn, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Malinda Jo Cooper, to Clint L. Pape, son of Rick and Debra Pape of Plainwell. Malinda is a 2000 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a 2004 graduate of Kellogg Community Colkge. Malinda is currently employed with Pennock Hospital. Clint is a 199 ’ graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently employed with Local 9 Bricklayers. The two will be wed Oct. 16. 2004 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings, Mich. Valky Church. GIRL, Kalie Anne, born at Pennock Hospital on July 13. 2004 to Tina and Scott Thick of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. *a If you see this devilish ? pair on AUGUST 5™ gwish them Happy'SWEET 16'! B <9fbve you around tke ukM (ajliufy times! Maxine M. Brower COLDWATER - Maxine M. Brower, age 82, of Coldwater and formerly of Hastings, died Tueaoay, Aug. 3.2004 at Maple Lawn Medical Facility in Coldwater. Mrs. Brower was born on June 8. 1922 al Nashville, the daughter c! William and Iva (Rich) Martin. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1940 from Nashville High School. She was manied to Kenneth R. Brower on Nov. 16, 1940. She moved to Hastings in 1940 from Nashville, to the Dowling area in 1984 and had lived in Coldwater since 1994. Maxine was a loving wife, mother and grand­ mother. She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking for family aad friends and all family activities. Mrs. Brower is survived by daughters. Rebecca (Gary) Thomas of Coldwater and Batbara Brower of Brtlle Creek; five grandchil­ dren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were husband Kenneth. April 7.1989 and a son Kenneth. June 14,1986. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 5. 2004 al Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a church or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfoneral-home.com). -oUom k’ Mb Wren Funeral Home Home Page Announcing (he launch of out ncu web site wren-funeral-home. com About Us Visit us on our website for • Current families being served Our Facilities About Funerals About Cremation Our Services Our Merchandise Advanced Planning Current Family Services • Complete information on all our services • Other helpful information WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway Hastings. M1 49058 269-945-2471 David C. Wrrn, Director �Page 8 - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - The Hastings Banner detailed history of the furniture-funeral business has been printed and was available indoors for The Summer Splash comes this weekend. There is to be a classic car show downtown. There will be a pancake breakfast at Fellowship Hall, Central United Methndist Church, with proceeds to go to the Youth Center on First Street Other events include children's games Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.. a water ski show from 730 to 8:30 pun., children's activities from 9 a.m. to 3 pjn. Saturday, sand castle building from 9 to 4. classic car show 9 to I, three-onthree basketball tournament all day. a 5K ran at 8 ajn., children's bicycle rodeo 9 to 1. wooden boat building II to 1, cardboard boat race at 2 pm., boat parade at 3. mini-modified tractor puli at 7, U. S. Air Force mobile rover unit on display 9 to 3. In addition, entertainment on the Waverunner stage will include Friday from 4 to 7:30 the Blue Waler Ramblers, a teen Christian concert sponsored by The Net Cafe' from 8:30 to 11. On Saturday on the Outrigger stage the Kalamazoo Big Band from 4 to 7:30. sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission. On the Landlubber stage on Saturday, there will be John Price and the Diesel Boys, sponsored by the Lake Pump Tavern and Penny’s Pizzeria, along with Five Star Pizza. This group will perform from 7:30 until 11 p.m. The fire department will have its chicken barbecue Saturday starting at 4 p.m. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 pjn. Saturday. Aug. 14. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Bill Davis, whose topic will be ’’Epitaths on Tombstones.” The summer league for softball teams playing on the Freeport field ends this week. The tourna­ ment begins next week Advance notice has announced the monthly immunization clinic will be held Wednesday Aug. 25, in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The lawn party announced in last week's Lakewood News was held as scheduled. The country home of Marie and Larry Brodbeck was the setting, behind a field of tall corn on Eaton Highway. The sponsors this year were Dr. C.R. Barnett. Mark Doane Insurance and Darrell Desgranges Rentals. Guests were seated at tables beneath the awning. Elegant food was served from the buffet table. Teen-aged girls served beverages. Kim Doane served as emcee and introduced the harpist. Marie Brodbeck. the speaker. Marilyn Zack of the Grand Rapids Foundation, which administers the Lakewood Education Foundation funds and vocalist Shannon (Jessink) Thompson. Gentlemen involved with the foundation provid­ ed valet parking before and after the event. Midway and after the program, guests toured the floral borders and the garden which has hun­ dreds of flowering plants interspersed with benches, metal sculptures and other items of beauty. Lakewood band members had a local camp right at the high school, with mothers from Band Boosters working in the cafeteria to provide lunches erch day. Then on Friday, parents and others were invited to eat with the musicana before they performed in front of the bleachers to do their halftime show, which had been prac­ ticed during the week They had several skits alone, with the music. While people were in the food line the raindrops began falling. The mois­ ture increased through the mealtime and contin­ ued during most of the show with players and instruments gening very wet There were lots of umbrellas used by the spec­ tators. One awning provided some protection for part of the parents who had cozy quarters in order to get as many people as possible under the shelter. Depot Day dawned bright and beautiful after the rainfall of the previous evening. The Depot Museum was open at 10 a.m. and the program began at noon. Music and dance in various types filled the afternoon. The business recognition for die funeral homes drew a score or more people on stage, members of the Wortley, Pickens. Koops. Byma families. A MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PHICHASES AHB REFIKAHCIS AUREB HOME MORTGAGE CAMTRL CORP. Grand Rapids, Ml Phone Bia-877-4235 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the town-thip Board proposes to grade, pave and make related improvements to the western approximate*/ 1.800 feet of Oak Drive in Prairievfle Township and to create a special assessment dtotrict tor the recovery of aN or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above^nentioned improve­ ments are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more parbeuiarty described as foiows: COM W 1/4 POST SEC 12 TIN R10W FOR POB; TH E 1473.08 FT. TH S TO LAKE TH NE1Y ON LAKE TO E-W 1/4 LINE. TH ELY ON LAKE ALONG HUGHES PARK PLAT. TH NWLY AROUND HUGHES PARK PLAT & HUGHES PARK PLAT #2 TO SLY CORNER HUGHES PARK PLAT f2 TH S WLY ON LAKE TO A PT 66 FT N OF POB. TH S TO POB INTE ND ING TO INCLUDE HUGHES PARK PLAT A HUGHES PARK PLAT f2 AND ALL PROPERTY IN THE NW FRL 1/4 SEC 12 LYING SLY OF LAKE. ALSO THAT PART OF THE N 900 FT OF SW 1/4 SEC 12 LYING NWLY OF LAKE EX THE W 1473 96 FT. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the Improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $70,000. has placed the same on (Me with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the storedsscrtbsd Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate and proposed special 888888 merit district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the dato of tho public hearing thereon and may 1 uriher be examined at such public PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 182 of the Public Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the spectel assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the bearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shal not bo required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are h'ed with the Township Board or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record own­ ers oi land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of rood to bo improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project can­ not bo instituted unless a valid petition has boon or is Mod with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pubic hearing upon such plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7.-00 p.m. on August 11. 2004. Al such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the heanng as well as any rovistons, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of cools, or to the aforementioned pro­ posed Special Assessment District. Al interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired, to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Cleric Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. ** - - - —■ *«»-*-—«— urerx —iNonrui|oen ntenors, rrainevilKJ i ownsnip 10115 South Norrta Rood Dalton, Michigan 49048 (268)623-2664 0H33SM any who wished to got one. The new plaque was unveiled, with souvenirs from each era — George Weed. Wortley and Baine. Pickens and Koops. Indoors there were many advertising items, with thermometers and calendars the most common items.. Two ladies of advanced age were on stage. Mane Pickens, widow of Clare Pickens, and Madge Leak of Lansing, daughter of Walter and Urah Wortley The four Pickens offspring, chil­ dren of Clare and Vinton Pickens, were on stage, along with several members of the Edwins fam­ ily. descendants of Mardic Wortley Edwins. The interior of the depot was filled with items from the funeral home, including drapery, kneeling bench, memorial folders, photographs of caskets and funeral flowers and even two infant caskets. One was loaned by Nettie Koops. It had a viewing window in the lid. Linda Swift of Swift’s Flower Shop provided five floral arrangements to use with the casket despite hav ing three weddings to handle that day. Another feature of the day was presentation of the Janie Rodriguez award. All the previous recipients were announced and that person or a family representative was called oo stage, along with Manuel Rodriguez and his daughter's fami­ ly, who presented the 2004 award to Don Eckman. World War II veteran, mail carrier, church layman, general helper to anybody. He did respond following the award. The afternoon continued with one surprise feature — a groundbreaking behind the depot with the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and building committee representatives each taking a turn with the gold plated shovel to dig a scoopful of soil. Bob Huyck suggested that if each would wield the shovel a bit closer to the depot, there would be a trench dug for some util­ ity lines between the depot and the freight house, which is to be built in foreseeable future. At the close of the afternoon, the drawing was held for the raffle winners. Marian Schroeder of Lake Odessa won the lighthouse stay at Whitefish Point. Dick Peacock won second place. $100. Larry Cahoon of Clarksville won third place, $50. The comedy act Blues Brothers. Joel McDowell and Dennis Shoemaker includes a company of actors, including a modem day Elvis and their instruments. Last Friday night, some householders lost front lawn ornaments to vandals who struck on Second Avenue and Johnson Lane. A pair of globe reflectors were taken, but found by neigh­ bors. Missing items inchided a concrete lawn bench, a painted cow, which also is heavy, a caddy of garden tools, potted geraniums and other items from a unique garden. Anyone who sees them is asked to call local police. Margaret (Lawrence, lack of Grand Rapids was happy to have her extended family respond to her invitation to gather in Grand Rapids and die family cottage at Holland for a rare reunion. Their Sunday plan was to take a nostalgia trip to their birthplace. Lake Odessa. They come on a bus. and with three accompanying cars. Their bus lost a window while on the freeway but a replacement bus came from Grand Rapids to rescue them. They then visited the restored depot on Emerson Street, Central United Methodist Church, where their grandfather, the Rev. Alexander Luther, had served from 1908 to 1912. lakeside Cemetery is where their parents and both sets of grandparents were buried. They also visited the Lawrence family farm in Sebewa Township. The youngest participant was 1-yearold Clara Davis, named for Clare Luther Lawrence. One of the Lawrence sons inquired about his contemporaries. David Smith Jr., Hale McCartney, and the Gilson and Bywater lads. Paul Lawrence is a retired professor from Harvard University. Howard Jr. is a retired plas­ tic surgeon. The Lansing Stale Journal had an obituary for Sharon Jenca Piper. 68. of Dimondale. She was the daughter of Stanley and Sheila (Dyke) Reed, both of whom grew up and graduated from high school here. She has many relatives yet in this area. She is survived by her husband of one year. Basil Piper, four surviving children, sisters and brothers and her maternal grandmother. Gladys Dyke, 102, of Holland. Her funeral was to be held Wednesday, Aug. 4, at a Lansing church. Publicity about this year's 4-H and youth stock sale at the Ionia Fair shows the 2003 Grand Champion steer with its owner. Rachel King, daughter of Bill and Colleen King of Lake Odessa. She is a member of the Clarksville Country 4-H Club. Cornerstone University has announced that Amber Roberts, daughter of Robert Roberts and Carrie Schultz of Lake Odessa, is on the dean's list for spring semester. Alma College listed Kelly Gildersleeve of Hastings, a Lakewood graduate, on its dean's list for spring. She is a sophomore. .jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy MitcMU and Marcy Sugar Oddodor Dear Annie: Please help me. My wife and 1 are in our mid-40s and have been happily married for over 20 years. The problem is. my wife sometimes has an odor about her that bothers me, and it’s happening more frequent­ ly It's not a nasty odor, just a strange rmell that turns me off. She showers daily, and her clothes are impeccable. I once bought her some perfume and body lotion that I thought she would enjoy, but either she doesn't use it or it doesn’t help. I can’t bring myself to say anything because I don't want to hurt her feelings or make her angry. Any suggestions? - Tired of Breathing Through My Mouth Dear Tired: If you notice this odor, you'd better believe other people can as well. You need to tell her before someone else does. It's very possible that your wife has an underlying medical condition, even menopause, that is causing the problem. You don't need to tell her she reeks. Approach it with love. Tell her you've noticed a change in her scent and you are concerned that it might indicate something is wrong. Ask her to see her doctor. To tell the truth Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Frank" who, after 20 years of marriage and three children, wants to come clean with his fami.y and admit he is homosexual. Every day of my life I wish that my father had been truthful to himself and to us. Instead, he died of complications of AIDS in 1989. Six months later, we received the dev­ astating news that my mom was infected. She died in 1994. Mom cried for the last five years of her life. After 39 years of ir triage, she felt she never truly knew the man she had been faithful to all those years. My family was devastated. I urge Frank to talk to his wife and chil­ dren. They have to know the truth. It took me years of counseling and soul searching, but I finally have forgiven my father. My prayers are with Frank and his family. - Marianne in NYC Dear Marianne: We hope your words will have an impact Here's more: Dear Annie: "Frank" asked you how to break the news io his children. You told him to tell his wife first and recommended PFLAG. I was horrified to think Frank might inform his children before giving his wife a chance to adjust 1 recently found out my husband of 14 years was actively involved in homosexual activity. The shock and betrayal was crash­ ing. It's too much to ask a woman to be a shoulder to lean on. I needed counselors, friends, anyone who would listen when I learned that my life was not what I thought. Frank's wife needs a safe zone for this man to lower his boom. She needs a qualified ther­ apist to be there when he tells her that their heterosexual life together has been a lie. When they break the news to the children, they also should have a professional present. The best his wife can offer is damage control. -- Starting Over Dear Annie: There is a specific organiza­ tion for "Frank’s" family: Straight Spouse Network (www.ssnetwk.org). Their Web page states: "In at least 2 million marriages, a spouse has come out or will disclose being gay. lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. When this crisis occurs, the straight spouse and chil­ dren... need to know that they are not alone and there is a safe place to find help." Michael Harmuth, PFLAG, Pleasanton, Calif. Dear Annie: For "Frank's" children, please recommend COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) at www.colage.org. Denise de Percin, Executive Director, Colorado Anti-Violence Program RmnIHmMIMER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Prairieville Township Voters Thanfc You to all who participated in Tuesday's Primary. It is good to see so many people fulfilling their responsibility as active and involved citizens. A Special Thanks to those whj supported me in my bid tor Township Supervisor; your assistance during this primary race is appreciated. Sincerely, Tom Guthrie Who's your dad? Dear Annie: I'm a 13-year-oid girl who needs your advice. I have never know’n my biological father, but my stepfather has been there for me ever since 1 was bom. I consider him my father and call him "Dad," even though my parents arc now divorced. Dad occasionally picks us up from Mom’s to go out. Lately, however, he's been coming by just to get my younger brother. I understand. Thai's his real son. But it both­ ers my mom a lot. and she recently asked me if I would like to find my biological father. I love my dad so much, but I would like to find my real father. However, if I try to locate him. I'm afraid it would hurt Dad's feelings. Please help me. - Searching for Answers Dear Searching: You sound very mature for your age, but we sense it also bothers you that Dad comes by "just to get your younger brother." The next time he does this, you ought to tell him how you feel. He needs to know. Meanwhile, it's OK to search for your biological father. Don't worry about hurting Dad's feelings. He'll be OK with it. But be cautious. You may have fantasies about your biological father that are unrealistic Try not to expect too much. Covering kids Dear Annie: Millions of children are heading back to school this fall without health insurance coverage. Uninsured chil­ dren are more likely to go without eye exam., and important annual checkups and are less likely to receive care for common childhood illnesses. If something were to seriously affect their health, the medical costs could quickly plunge their families into bankruptcy. Covering Kids & Families is a national program sponsored by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that connects these children with low-cost and free health insurance. These programs are available in every state and the District of Columbia. Even though more than 8.5 million children in the United States are currently unin­ sured, most of them could actually be cov­ ered at little or no cost to their parents through the government-funded State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCH1P) or Medicaid. Unfortunately, many parents of unin­ sured children do not know about these programs. Many others mistakenly believe that if they work, their children are not eli­ gible. Although eligibility varies by state, a family of four earning up to $37,000 a year or more may qualify for low-cost or free children's health care coverage. Parents can call 1-877-K1DS-NOW (1­ 877-543-7669) toll-free (coveringkidsandfamilies.org) to find out if thei; children qualify. Together I know we can help con­ nect millions of uninsured children to the health care coverage they need. Thank you for your help. - Sarah Shuptrine, Director, Covering Kids & Families, Columbia, S.C. Dear Sarah Shuptrine: We are happy once again to mention Covering Kids A Families. Readers, if your children do not have health care coverage, please call today to find out if you are eligible. Registering rules Dear Annie: I am planning to register at various stores for out wedding. My fiance believes he should be able to register at Home Depot for assorted tools and gardening sup­ plies. I say that it is not acceptable. Is this a new trend where men are now reg­ istering for power tools? We agreed to abide by your opinion. - Confused in California Dear Confused: Yes, it is a new trend. Traditionally, registering allows the bride to assist guests in selecting gifts to help set up her new home. There’s no reason why the tra­ dition can’t include the groom as well. We say it's OK. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@conicast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 5. 2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Pritchardville, Baltimore Township By Joyce Weinbrecht Daniel S. Chase purchased 120 acres on Section No. 20. Baltimore Township. Mr. Chase built a saw mill in 1853 and a grist mill in 1855. The village of Pritchardville was named for George Pritchard, who with his brother operated a grist mill and foundry there in 1878. George H. Risbridger became the first post master in Pritchardville in 1879. The post office operated there until 1903. George Sulsbaugh married Amanda Winters in 1862. In 1868 they settled in the village of Pritchardville. where he operated a blacksmith shop on Cedar Creek across the road from his homestead. In the early 1900s. a general store was operated out of the Sulsbaugh home, which carried items of basic needs for the local people. Amanda Sulsbaugh died in 1904 and was buried in the Dowling Cemetery. George Sulsbaugh was remarried to Catherine Leonard. George died in 1918 and is buried in Dowling cemetery with Amanda. The couple had seven children. triplcts«barn in 1880 died in 1881 and their third child drowned at age 18. The older children lived to adulthood. George Pritchard died on May 3,1919, in Pritchardville. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Source: Barry County History 1985. Alexander Township Edmonds, Baltimore George Sulsbaugh’s blacksmith shop. Pritchardville. circa 1906. Alexander Edmonds built a log house in Baltimore Township. Barry County, in 1866. He was the son of Peter Lemuel Edmonds and Martha Bechtel Edmonds, bom on Aug. 12, 1842. in Wayne County. Ohio. On Jan. 2, 1865. he married Francelia Maria Chase, who was bom on May 20. 1848. the daughter of Daniel Saunders Chase and The log house built in 1886 by Alex I. Edmonds. I Barry Area Chamber’s annual dinner to be pig roast Aug. 19 Members and non-members of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to the organization's 19th annual din­ ner on Thursday. Aug. 19. The event is being held in the summer this year instead of the falhand a “tropical pig roast" is the theme. The new location for the dinner is the Hastings Country Club. 1550 N. Broadway in Hastings. An election to select members to serve on the Chamber's Board of Directors and an awards presentation to recognize members' efforts during the past year are part of the event. The election will be held between 6-7 p.m. Chamber members who are unable to attend the dinner may vote at the Chamber office that day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Each Chamber member business or organiza­ tion has one vote. (Information about the can­ didates and the election may be obtained at the Chamber office. 221 W. State St.. Hastings or by calling (269) 945-2454.) “Great" food and networking are part of the dinner's format and “most importantly, recognition of our members’ efforts during the past year, said a spokesperson. Hors d'oeuvres wi'.l be served, starting at 6 p.m.. and a cash bar will be available. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m.. followed by the award presentations. The annual awards include the Brick Award, the Chamber business or organization of the year and the individual Chamber Member of the Year Award. (All Chamber members are encouraged to have their nomi­ nations turned into the Chamber office by Friday. Aug. 13.^) The Brick Award is designed to recognize a Barry County area business, organization or industry for renovation, expansion and/or construction projects representing a signifi­ cant investment in the community. The Chamber business or organization of the year award recognizes a Barry County area business or organization for its signifi­ cant contributions and participation in Chamber programs, events and activities by way of donations, volunteer support and attendance. The individual Chamber Member of the Year Award is designed to recognize the exemplary service and contribution of an individual to the Chamber program and serv­ ices. “The Membership Committee of the Chamber and its co-chairs. Deb Button and Scott Ommen. have been working diligently to make this a wonderful evening.” said Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer. “This is a wooden ul opportunity for people to have fun and make connections with others in the community al the same time.” Anyone interested in attending the event should RSVP with payment to the Chamber office by Friday. Aug. 6. Seating is limited. The cost is $25 per person. Lucy Younglove Hicks Chase. They had six children. Alex served in the Civil War and had sent his earnings home to his father Peter Lemuel Edmonds, who bought 40 acres of woods in Baltimore Township. The land had to be cleared and the log bouse was built in 1866. The couple lived with parents until the house was finished. The log house served as the family home until 1884. when it was torn down to make way for a brick house built in that year. Five of their six children were born while they lived in the log house. Alexander spent his life on this farm and the last years in the brick home. He died on Nov. 27. 1899. Source: Barry County History. 1985. won■ niiv i>vu»u muiii hi iws uy niv*aiaroi w. ' Marriage licenses r Yon Stephen Bucher. Freeport and Stephanie Noel Courtright, Hastings. Chad Glenn Sanborn. Middleville and Jennifer Lee Giar. Middleville. Lyle Richard Foote. Delton and Patricia Louise Foote. Delton. Randy Leon Neff. Jr.. Lake Odessa and Staci Marie Neeb. Lake Odessa. Jason Kenneth Windes. Hastings and Beste Erel. Neil Alan Gardner, Middleville and Jane Marie DeBat. Middleville. William C. Openshaw, Freeport and Kimberly Ann Seelye. Freeport. Jeffery Alan Rhoades, Battle Creek and Torn Avis Newton. Nashville. Boone Alan Daniel. Battle Creek and Michelle Ann Hackler. Battle Creek. Collin Keith Kinning, Silinsgrove. PA and Fiona Lynne Ferrer Donesa, Silinsgrove. PA. Brandon Michael Burke, Bellevue and Kristie Lynn Gibson, Hastings. Frank Alan Bouwens. Alto and Julia Marie McGowan. 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Wood^MI4M79.J �Page 10 - Thuraday, August 5,2004 - The Hntoge Banrw Saxon sophomore wins Battle Creek singles title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Before back-to-school shopping has to be completed, schedules are finalized. and homework assignment are being handed out. Hastings sophomore Amy Ingle has some work iodo. Hastings High School girts' tennis practice starts Monday morning. There is some condi­ tioning and fine tuning to be done, and chal­ lenge matches to be played before the sea­ son's lint contests begin. With the graduation of last year’s first sin­ gles player Margo Conklin. Ingle is probably the front runner for the position this year. Just because she's the favorite doesn't mean she won't have to earn the spot. "It’s a goal definitely, but 1 guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens " One of the top players, let alone freshmen, in the O-K Gold a year ago, she'd like to make a name for herself outside of the area. "I want to try to qualify for state. I'm not sure if 1 will, but that's one of my goals." Ingle has already had a good summer. She won the 18-and-under division al the Battle Creek Singles Tennis Championships July '6, 17, and 18 at the Kellogg Community College courts. Just past her 15th birthday, she could have played in the 15-and-under flight, but wanted the challenge of more experienced competi­ tion. In the round-robin tournament against a coupk of the lop players in the Battle Creek area, Ingle went 3-0 to capture the title in con­ vincing fashion. She beat the top singles player from Battle Creek Lakeview 6-1. 6-2. the top singles player from Battle Creek Central 6-1,6-0, and a player from Pennfield 6-0.6-0. Battle Creek is the city where she found Amy Ingle swats a forehand while warming up for the Battle Creak Singlee Tennis Championships. Ingle won the 18-and-under division by dropping just four games in three straight-set victories. (Photo supplied) "It all starts here," says Mikey under his breath as his older brother Brand as the Goonies look for a way to escape from the basement of the Fratellis' hideout Mikey knows they'll be forced to go through the tunnel that leads to One-eyed Willy's buried treasure. If you haven't seen the Goonies you're not only missing out on what I'm talking about in that opening paragraph, you’re missing out on one of the. or possibly "the", greatest films of all time. Anyway, that line was what was running through my head on Wednesday after­ noon. I'm not about to go on any search for hidden treasure, dodge my way through booby traps, or fight a very scary giant octopus. The "start" I'm thinking of is the start of the fall spurts season, to the dismay of girlfriends around the world who are sure deep down that football games really are played eight days a week. I started thinking about it Well, they play Saturday, and Sunday, and Friday night and Thursday, and sometimes Tuesday. but not usually on Wednesday. “What about Monday?" I was asked. "Oh yeah, and on Monday. But there's usually only one game on Thursday's so that doesn't really count" I said. Yes. I am looking forward to next Saturday's Lions' preseason opener, and to the start of the college football season. But mostly I'm looking forward to that first Friday night which thanks to the Vikings and Saxons annual opening night rivalry will be at Unity Field. Twice a day, since early on in June, I've looked at the calendar thinking "is it August 27 yet?" It’s almon here. Cooler air. boner news, bright lights, bands, and fans in the stands. I don’t know what the courts would rule is the traditional season for football, or what the advantageous season for football is. I’d hope they'd decide it's the fall. It's not just football. Golf starts today. Everyone else starts Monday. Playing high school sports I found the preseason to be exciting for about 26 minutes. After the team chat, and the first couple drills. I would start thinking "okay, is it time for the fust game yet?" Especially in the fall, when it's 82 degrees and humid outside. "Fall" is the advantageous season for doing figure eight's on a soccer field, or on a football field in pods? Every year about this time the MHSAA brings up the fact that the heat can lead to health problems. Memo to athletes: Running sprint after spring or mile after mile, and not stopping for a swig of water at the end doesn't mate you tough. Now I don't have to go through those preseason workouts. My season starts as soon as there's a contest which is hopefully coming soon (I haven’t seen any sched­ ules ye* except for football), and usually ends when the last girls' basketball team or football team is eliminated from the state playoffs. I'm ready for anything. Let's get going with the golf tournaments, tennis tourna­ ments. cross country meets, soccer games, anything. Sports are supposed to be our change to get away from the stresses of everyday life. It's time to put the politicking on the back burner for a couple months. Most everyone has their mind made up on who's hole they'll punch the next time they get to step into the voters' booth. It’s time to see a linebacker punch a hole through an offensive line. How’d I vote? I voted to bring today here as soon as possible, and it's finally arrived. “It all starts here.” tourneys. "I play all year, so either way it wouldn't really matter to me. I work all year to get ready for the high school season. It just gets Amy Ingle harder when there's homework and stuff." Ingle had just one loss in O-K Gold play at second singles last fall. She finished as the ranner-up in the flight at the season ending league championships. To continue improving her game she's been working the hardest on adding some oomph to her second serve as well a trying to strengthen the mental aspects of her game. Creating a stronger mental focus isn’t quite as easy as hitting a couple extra hashes of balls worth of kick serves after a long prac­ tice. "It's about not looking around between shots," said Ingle, "and with every shot you hit trying to do what you're supposed to do and doing it right" MHSAA to keep up the fight The Fratellis’ couldn’t chase me from the first Friday night tennis for the first time. When she was nine yean old, Ingle went Io a free tennis clinic at the Battle Creek YMCA. A coach pulled her dad, Mike Ingle, aside and said, this girt has potential. Get her into les­ sons. "I just liked it." said Ingle. "1 thought it was a lot of fun Then. I started to get belter and better and it started to be even more fun." Ingle plays almost every day. all year round. She hits with her long-time coach Kevin Moore in Bartle Creek and goes three times a week to a Tournament Team tennis camp at Ramblewood in Grand Rapids. During the winter months, she often works out at the Battle Creek Y where it all started. Ingle is one current underclassman who would be directly affected if the Michigan High School Athletic Association is forced to rearrange the sports seasons next year. She participated in relays and the occasional indi­ vidual race for the Saxon vanity girts' track and field team as a freshman. "I'd rather not change. I ran track in the spring. It'd kind of mess that up," said Ingle. The recent United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision ilea il, “Boys' high school tennis immediately precedes the United Stales Tennis Association (USTA) summer tennis tournament circuit, so boys have the advantage of high school practice, competition, and coaching before participat­ ing in the circuit and are better prepared for the summer circuit.." Ingle wouldn't like to miss out on the track and field season. but as far as tennis goes, she's always playing anyway. She doesn't strive to be in sop form for the summer tennis Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association affirmed Wednesday that the organization should continue to move forward on two fronts concurrently - planning for sports seasons changes and pursuing a legal reme­ dy to preserve schools’ authority to conduct sports in ways they are convinced maxi­ mize participation opportunities and the quality of those opportunities. ' The Representative Council unanimous­ ly acted at a special meeting in response to a July 27 dodsioo of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which affirmed a Dec. 17, 2001. U.S. District Court ruling that some sports sea­ sons of Michigan schools must be changed. The original lawsuit filed in 1998 sought to put all girts and boys sports in the same seasons - affecting basketball, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis - and to move girts volleyball from Winter to Fall. The MHSAA has been successful in limit­ ing the District Court's action so that only basketball would have to be played in the same season for boys and girts. The District Court has also ordered an exchange of seasons for girts and boys in Lower Peninsula golf and tennis. No changes were ordered for soccer or swim­ ming and diving in the Lower Peninsula, or to golf, tennis or swimming and diving in the Upper Peninsula. At the same time the MHSAA is appeal­ ing the decisions of the Sixth Circuit and District Courts, it will continue to develop plans to change its tournament dates. Various options will be discussed by schools in the Fall and schools will be sur­ veyed in November. By Christmas, schools will know when, where and how the MHSAA plans to reschedule its tourna­ ments if the courts ultimately order the change. The MHSAA will be requesting an en banc bearing by the Sixth Circuit, an appeal involving all 13 judges. The Association previously had a 3-0 decision in the Sixth Circuit reversed in an en banc hearing in 1996 in a case involving a student seeking eligibility beyond eight semesters under the Americans With Disabilities Act “That effort preserved the rales-making authority of schools, which is the primary objective of our efforts in the current litiga­ tion." said John E. “Jack" Roberts, execu­ tive director of the MHSAA. ’Ending the litigation now will not make life easier - it will lead to more litigation for schools and less respect from the member­ ship." Roberts said. “Athletes, parents, conches, officials and administrators are disappointed with last week's ruling; they're worried, but they want us to keep trying because they have experienced the brrieftts of the current set up." In the matter before the Sixth Circuit, briefs opposing season changes were filed by the state associations of coaches, athlet­ ic directors, principals and school boards. Roberts also pointed out that the Association is not being strained financial­ ly hy the continued litigation; that it is only exercising its legal rights, and that nothing should be read into its work to develop alternative schedules. “Expense should not be a factor consid­ ered in appealing," Roberts said. "There has been no com to schools or taxpayers, and the MHSAA's costs are being covered by insurance. Furthermore, the only way to assure we avoid paying plaintiff's fees aad costs is to appeal this case and to win it. Do you think the plaintiffs would not have appealed if they had not prevailed to Hus point? Of course they would have appealed, and the defendants have the same rights. ’Our planning for possible change which has actually been going on for yean - does not admit discrimination or defeat. It's just good management," Roberts con­ cluded. The MHSAA sponsors 14 postseason tournaments for girls, and 14 tournaments open to boys and girts. Participation in Michigan for gigs has hit record highs in each of the last two school years, with 124.978 taking part in 2003-04. Nationally. Michigan ranks third in par­ ticipation in girls basketball, fourth in vol­ leyball and fifth in overall female participa­ tion for the 2002-03 school year, the latest for which such information is available. In the latest U.S. Census. Michigan ranks eighth in female population, ages 14 to 17. Basketball, football, and soccer see small changes in rules for the upcoming season Over 115.000 student-athletes will greet the beginning of a new school year in the coming days, beginning fall practice in eight sports at member schools of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The fall season is generally the most popular participation season, with approxi­ mately 115,000 youngsters of 517,000 enrolled students in the state taking part Practice in football must begin on August 9 for all schools wishing to begin regular season games the weekend of August 26­ 29. Schools must have 14 days of preseason practice at all levels before their first game. All football schools must conduct at least three conditioning days of practice before beginning contact, and the conditioning sessions may not include any pads. The only visible change in football rales for the coming season is one which allows the head coach of a team to call a time out from the bench. The official must be able to clearly see the head coach on the sideline in order to grant the time out Head coaches of teams which work games from the press box will not be allowed to designate an assistant coach on the sideline to call time outs. There are three basketball rales changes of note for the upcoming year. The kicking rule now applies to any part of the defend­ er's leg if it is ruled that it was used to intentionally affect the flight of the ball. Purposefully obstructing an opponent's vision has now been extended to all players on the court, not just a player without the ball. The third change involves penalties for players who leave the bench during a con­ flict on the court. Previously, a conflict was labeled as a fight only if there were punch­ es involved, but now the rule will include any situation in which a fight may occur. Therefore, any person who leaves the bench for a fight or potential fight will be subject to ejection from the game. The National Federation of High School Associations, the rales-making body, also announced earlier this year that the home team must wear white colored jerseys for vanity play effective with the 2007-08 school year. Saxons’ annual soccer scrimmage will be played today The annual Hastings Alumni Soccer Game will be held this afternoon at Pierce Field behind the Hastings High School. All former Hastings vanity soccer players are invited to take on the 2004 varsity squad, led by brand new coach Brian Roderick, in this yearly scrimmage. There is no cost to participate in the event, and no RSVP is needed. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. The field will be open at 5:00 for pre-game warm-up. Fans in soccer will note that the defen­ sive team will be allowed to substitute any number of players in corner kick situations when the offensive team makes a substitu­ tion. There are no major rules changes in any other Fall sports. Saxon football set to begin at 12:01 again The Hastings High School football pro­ gram will once again tty to get a jump on the competition by being the fust group onto the practice fields this summer. The lights will go on Sunday evening at Johnson Field in Hastings so the Saxons can begin practice under third-year head coach Kyle DeHora at 12.-01 a.m. Monday. Aug. 9. After the late night practice the team will have a sleep-out. then resume practice at 8 am. Hastings’ first vanity football contest of the season will be Friday, Aug. 27, at Lakewood High School for their annual opening night clash against the Viking, Lakewood won last year's meeting 23-14 n Johnson Field. �Banner - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - Page 11 Vikes’ Tobias will continue baseball career at U of M Clint Tobias For the second time in three years the Lakewood varsity baseball program is send­ ing one of its graduates off to the Big Ten. Former Lake wood center fielder Clint Tobias took his time in choosing the University of Michigan to be the next stop on his baseball path. “We finally got him landed in someplace, and he’s going to be a Wolverine.*' said Viking varsity baseball coach Bob Veitch. “He’ll still have the same fight song by gosh.’’ The Lakewood faithful stand up and cheer their school to a slightly modified version of the University of Michigan’s “Hail to the Victors". Michigan State University is home to 2002 Lakewood graduate, pitcher. Jeremy Dow. “I told (Tobias) he’d have to get me a Michigan baseball shirt.” said Veitch, “but I’ll have to wear it under my Michigan State one though" Tobias was named all-staif following his Freeport Softball 2004 Standings Lakewood’s Clint Tobias, right, recorded 38 stolen bases in his senior season with the Vikings. (File photo by Perry Hardin) sophomore, junior, and senior seasons with the Lakewood varsity. He batted .491 his sen­ ior season, with 38 stolen bases, and was named to the first team All-Capital Area Activities Conference in Division 3. and first team All-Barry County. It is the third year he earned both of those honors as well. “He worked extra to become a good hitter and a good fielder,” Veitch said. “He’s worked extra hard, for many. many, many hours. He’s made a commitment to do that and he wants to have a shot at going bigger.” “I knew l»c was a division one kid. He’s really had a great season of summer ball, and everything's really looking up for him.” Red Depot GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! Saturday, August 14 Prominski excited to join Vikes on court and in class by Brett Bremer Sports Editor While what season high school girts* bas­ ketball hangs in the balance, who will lead the Viking girts in the upcoming fall season no longer does. Kate Prominski has been named the next Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball coach. Prominski is a 1998 graduate of Rockford High School, and played college basketball at Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) before graduating in 2002. This is her first varsity coaching job, and she is excited to be at Lakewood. “I really like the community.” said Prominski. “The parents are just so welcom­ ing and helpful." “I think we’re all excited about what our season has in store.” Prominski played point guard in high school, then split time between the point and shooting guard duties with the Titans at IUSB. After spending time at the shooting guard position, she found she like the role with a little less pressure. She isn’t expecting her new job to be pres­ sure free. “I’m young, and I think there will be some eyes on me just because of the age factor, but I’m confident.*’ said Prominski. “Overall, I’m more excited about it. and anxious to get the season rolling and to build a solid program here.” Prominski earned a teaching degree at IUSB and is as anxious to get started in her eighth grade history classroom as well. “Teaching is my number one priority, and I can’t wait to get going. I’m just as excited, if not more, to be in the classroom at Lakewood,” Prominski said. She has already spent some time with the student-athletes she will be mentoring. The Viking girls spent three days at Central Michigan University in June, playing nearly ten games together. “It was a great experience for us. We played some good teams and some good com­ petition * and it was to an opportunity to implement our offense and all that as far as X’s and O s.” Up next is a week of conditioning, without basketballs, before full practices can begin on Monday. The team doesn’t need basketball right away to work on the defense first phi­ Freeport Softball 2004 Standings Men’s Fast Pitch Munn Manufacturing 2-4; Thomapple Clean Up 3-4; Woodland Sales & Sen. 4-2; Tri-County 2-4; Generation Gap/Mentor 3­ 4; Tr.-County/Mentor 5-0. Coed Slowphch Varney Construction 5-2; Hastings Bowl I­ 6; Michigan Thunder 2-5; Freeport Elevator 2-5; Hens & Cocks 7-0; Blarney Stone 4-3. D-Division: Union Bank 0-5; Maxi-Muffler PLUS 4-1; Pennock Pride 3-3; Eclipse Tan / Trres 2000 5-0; Shamrock / C.F.C. 3-2; United Sign Co. 0-5; O'Mara’s 3-1; Grant's Woodshop 2-3. Founders’ Day Weekend Ortest Pet Coatest Bring your pet in an weex long, get their photo taken t enter the contest winner announced Wednesday, August 18 abperawvapMRr yuunAtta. _____ oat> set set gj 269-792-0555 Fax: 260-792-0755 . 0WMM 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Ml 49348 TYDEN PARK • on m-43 In Dalton In the NortntowriCsntsr«C34M Me - MM tlM* MMw MS - «■ SATURDAY AUG. 28 ▲ losophy Prominski plans to put in place. “If you really focus on the fundamentals and defense, there is no telling what a group of girls can do.’’ said Prominski. Carl Schoessel named first coach of co-op swim team C»rt Scbocrael has been named the gills' swimming coach for the Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings cooperative high school swim program. Schoessel is the former superintendent of schools in the Hastings >jea School system. Schoesse I coached at Grosse Pointe Sou th High School where his teams woo numerous league championships and a 1968 State Class A title. He was also named MHSAA Swimming Coach of the Year in the same year his team woo the stale title. During this time. Schoessel coached in the age-group swimming program for boys and girts ages 6 to 16 at the Country Club of Detroit. Schoessel swam in college at Augustaina College in Illinois. As superintendent. Schoessel was instru­ mental in gaining support and gening the millage passed for the new Community and Recration center at Hastings High School which hotaes the pool that the Trojan team will compete in. Joe Pellerito will continue as the diving coach and join Schoessel in coaching the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings High School girts' swimming team. Cart Schoessel Saxon golf starts today, everyone else begins practice on Monday Hastings High School’s athletic department is gening geared up for the beginning of the fall 2004-05 sports season. In order to participate in a fall sport, HHS students must have a physical on file and pay a $75 participation fee by today, Aug. 5, 2004. Checks or money orders made payable to the Hastings Area School System may be mailed in or brought to the high school office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Practices for boys’ varsity and JV golf begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Hastings Country Club. Cheerieadign prac­ tices will begin Monday, Aug. 16, with varsi­ ty and JV beginning at 9 a.m. on the field and freshmen meeting at 6 p.m. on the field. All other sports begin on Monday, August 9. Listen below arc the times to report on Aug. 9. caches will provide athletes with schedules for the rest of the week. Football practice will begin at 12:01 a.m.. Monday moming/Sunday night, followed by a sleepout and a second practice at 8 a.m. Boys and Giris’ Cross Country practice will begin at 8 a.m. in front of the high school. Boys’ Soccer will be held from 6 p.m. ‘til 8:30 p.m. on the soccer field. Giris’ tennis will meet from 10 a.m. until noon at the ten­ nis courts. Girts Varsity Basketball will meet in the main gym from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The ninth grade girls’ basketball team and the JV team will meet from 10 a.m. until noon Monday through Friday. The new swimming team will have a meet­ ing at 2:30 p.m. in Room A of the Community Recreation and Education Center, then prac­ tice will follow from 3:30 p.m. ‘til 5:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at Hastings High School at (269) 948-4409. Boys 4 Girts I—I Men 4 Women I—I Men 4 Women (Ages 13-18) I__ I (Ages 17-24) I—I (Ages 25t) Team Name___ Team Captain , ---------------------------------------------------Age---------------- r Phonet________ -------------------- *• Team Members A9® Send Entries to... : SAMY COUNTY AMA CHAMStlt Of COMMONS 221 W SUt< Street A9® Hasting,. Ml 40060 Questions 77... Call (269) 949-3026 Have Fill Ou Form Coupleufy TYDEN PARK • i SATURDAY AUG. 28th �Pag* 12 - Ttanday. Augua S. 20M - Tht Haatng* Bara* ‘Stew Crew’ touring SW Michigan The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy's “Stew Clew" is visiting south­ west Michigan in a green van and towing The Work Wagon." This group of land management specialists has deployed across southwest Michigan to combat invasive exotic plants that threaten diverse natural habitat in Allegan, Barry. Berrien, Branch. Calhoun. Cass, Kalamazoo. St Joseph and Van Buren counties . The "Stew Clew’s* mission has two com{.onents. both collaborative efforts with The Nature Conservancy (TNC): a wetland man­ agement program to enhance five prairie fens located in Berrien. Van Buren. Kalamazoo, and Cass Counties; and the restoration of var­ ious plant communities on several sites in the Paw Paw River watershed. "Restoration is rewarding, because with hard work, native plant populations can rebound fairly quickly,* said Pete Ter Lonw, executive director at SWMLC. "And our vol­ unteers have done a phenomenal job at reduc-. ing exotic species on numerous SWMLC pre­ serves. But having a dedicated crew of young people who can work at this every day really makes a difference.* With the prairie fen project, the goal was to remove shrubs such as glossy buckthorn, which can reach 20 feet in height. When buckthorn invades a fen. it shades out sedges and other sun-loving plants. Yet prairie fens have become quite rare and are home to the endangered Mitchell's satyr butterfly and ocher species found only in southern Michigan. While a private stewardship grant from the U.S. Fish A Wildlife Service will fund the conservancy to focus on fens in central and eastern Michigan, SWMLCs Stew Crew will concentrate on the state's southwest comer. Specifically, the crew will fend off buck­ thorn and reopen areas of wetlands at SWMLCs Mare's Marsh in Comstock Township just east of Kalamazoo. Similar work is under way at Jeptha Lake Fen is Van Buren County, where woody growth dueatens the diversity of one of SWMLCs most scenic preserves. And in Berrien County, the Slew Crew has helped to protect a prized parcel of wetland at Sarett Nature Center, near Benton Harbor. "Sarett has miles of trails that lead through all kinds of habitat," said Chuck Nelson. Saretts executive director. "Dot the prairie fen is our jewel. The fact that it suppons the Mitchell's satyr is a strong indicator of its quality. And thanks to the Stewardship Crew, tite fen will be even better than beforel* The Stew Crew also has tackled projects Ump michawana^ —writer* Chris* 4b Mrs* Youth Camp • Retreat Center • RV Campground within the Paw Paw River watershed. The Paw Paw River drains an ecologically rich corridor that stretches from the lakeshore in Benien County, through Van Buren County, and into western Kalamazoo County. On a site owned by Gary and Julie Stock, the Stew Crew is removing black locust trees and other invasives to improve habitat for rare plants and animals, especially Eastern box turtles, now listed as a State Special Concent species. The stock's 160-acre property is home to an estimated 300 box turtles, which makes it one of the stale's premier refuges for this threat­ ened animal. It's also one of the few places where box turtles, which can live to be 100 years old, are reproducing. "Most box turtles will only move a few hundred yards in their lifetime,* Stock said. "They need sun. soft soil, a little shade, and a good place to overwinter. If we give them these things, then they won't wander out onto the roads." While vehicles are usually a hazard for but­ terflies and slow-moving reptiles, that’s not always the case. On properties managed by the Stew Crew, some of nature's best frier-Js have been known to drive a big, green van. Buzz Youngs Legends Golf CASA fundraiser Classic will be held Saturday this Saturday at Mulberry Fore RN’s/LPN’s Pediatric Home Care Full Time I Part Time Resource Pool IMMEDIATE positions open in MIDDLEVILLE Competitive Pay. Mileage Compensation, Blue Cross and AFLAC Insurance, Paid Orientation LAKESHORE 2 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite 306 Battle Creek. MI 49016 The Coon Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is sponsoring its eleventh annual golf scramble on Aug. 7 at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Four-person teams are being sought. Golfing will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Cost is $60 per person and includes 18 holes of golf.'a cart, and lunch and door prizes. Funds raised through the golf scramble and other innitiatives pay for the staff to supervise the volunteers and manage the administrative details of the non-profit organization. Hole and tee sponsorship, are also being sought and are an important pan of this fund raising effort Sponsorships include $50 halfjnd $100 whole-tee signs, and three types of embossed sponsor flags start­ ing M$150. • Donation, of items for the raffle day of the scamble are also being solicited. The CASA program, recruits, screens, and trains volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers explore the case from the child's perfec­ tive and report to the court on what course of action would be in the child's best inter­ est. OiaarAvtd, Cur and 13 guaate Mtoutoa ol ma Juns g. 2004 Ftegute Board Meeting approved. Approved the Ambulance Service Agreement between Rutland Charter Tbwnahip and Mercy Ambulance tor five (6) yeare by votoe vote. Vouchers and payrol approved for payment. Approved tie estimate to eeel Townehip porting lot and stope by voice vote. Treasurer's report received by voice vljs. Approved Ordnance No. 2004-102. WMMart re­ zoning of out lot #1 for first rearing by rol cafl vote. Clerk Robin McKenna reeigns elective July 90, 2004. Mooting adjourned at 937 pm. Respectfuty submitted. Robin McKenna, Ctork (B«) Nodes Of MnrtMEt Farecta sure Sato THB RRM • A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A 5EBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE ORTAMWMXSEUMDPOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTI TT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW » ?OU ARE M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sale may bo rescinded by the torecioeing mortgagee. In the! event, your damages, If any, chaise timfted solely to the return of foe bid amount ton* derad at aatat piue Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been mode In the oendfoons of a mortgage made by Timothy 8. Baker, a married man mo Tracy Baker, hie wdo. original mortgagorts), to Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October X. 2002, and recorded on November S. 2002 In insuumont 1001331, In Bany County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ie claimed to be due at foe date hereof foe cum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Rve Hundred Eighty And 61/100 Dolors (658,560.61), indudtog intereet at 6.875% per annum. Under foe power of eato contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice a hereby given that said mortgage $4 bo foreefoeed by a eato of foe mortgaged premtaee, or some part of foom, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM, on September 2.2004. Said promises are situated In Qty of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 6, of Block 11, HJ KentiskTs AddMon to foe City of Formerly Vfitage of Hasting, accordtog to the recoroeo prat mereoi. The redemption period shafi bo 6 months from the dale of auch eato, untaes determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal bo X days from foe dele of ouch sato. Dotod: July 29,2004 For more intonnution. pteaee cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trot! & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farma, Michigan 48025-5822 Flo A030703F01 ____ (8-19) Two members ol the "Skew Crew* open up a corridor to connect two fens that pro­ vide habitat tor MHcheTs satyr butterflies in Berrien County The annual summer tradition known as the Buzz Youngs' Legends Golf Classic will be held at the Hastings Country Club on Saturday, August 7. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Participants are advised to be there early. Cost is $70 per person, which includes 18 botes of golf, a shared golf cart, and lunch. This tournament is a major fund raiser for the Hastings Athletic Boosters, with all proceeds going to the Hastings athletic department This year's goal is $20,000. The Hastings Boosters Club has put together a tournament to raise money for the athletic department for more then a decade. In 2000, the tournament was renamed the LHS golfers putting on scramble Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield check in beginning at 1:30 p.m. The coal is $25 pas adult and $15 per will host a 9-hote four-person scramble Aug. 27 to help raise funds for the child. Entry deadline is Aug. 20. Prizes will be awarded for the lop three Lakewood High School boys’ and girls' golf teams in each division, and there will also programs. The event will be broken down into two be closest to the pin. longest drive, and raf­ divisions, an open division for players of fle prizes given away. The entry foe coven the cost of the nine any age and skill level, as well as a parent/child division where two adults combine botes at golf, a cart, dinner, and the prizes. Contact Lakewood vanity boys' and with two juniors 15-and-under to compete. The first Annual Viking Scramble will girls’ golf coach Cart Kutch for more infor­ begin with a shotgun start at 2 p.m.. with mation at 2t»?-r-45-2567. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate nay be reednded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE * Detaufi has been made In the uxxtitiuna of a mortgage made by WWtam J. Alon, a married men and Unda F. Alon, hte wtfo. original mortgagors), to toveataid Corporation, a MtaNgan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 1999, and recorded on July 28,1999 in inatrumont 1033094. and meigneri by mesne assignments to Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. as aaaignoe by an assignment dated March 6, 2002 recorded on Auguat 3, 2002 In Inabument 1088679. In Bany County Records, MkNgan. on which mortgage there io claimed to bo duo at foe date hereof foe cum of Staty-Gght Thousand One Hundred Sixty And 28/100 Dotiara (966,160.28), inducting interest at 11.99% per annum. Under the power of eato contained In said mort­ gage and foe elMi as In ouch case made and pro­ vided. notice la herooy given foot raid mortgage W bo foroefoood by a eato of the mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1:00 PM, on August 26, 2004. Said premioes are skuated in City of Haatinge, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103 of foe Ptot of Hastings Heights, accenting to mo recoraao pai mereor. ajso commenong ai me Northeast comer of eaid Lot 103; thence North 86 degrees X minutes EaM 20 foot; thence South 1 degree Weet 100 toot; foenoe North 88 degrees X minutes Wool 20 toot; thence North 1 degree EaM 100 feet to foe piece ol beginning, being a pert of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Also, beginning at ttw Southwest comer of Lot 4 of foe Ptal of North Ridge Estates No. 1. accenting me reoorooo p*at tnoreor, cnonco ivorm oo bagmaa X mtoutou 00 racond, WmI on *w «tentem ol dw South too ol MM pte 00.00 MM Io dw EMt Ino ol on afloy vucMud on OoloOor 24. ION: tionou North 01 dogra, 00 nUnuui 00 wcond. East (nwMurad a* North 01 dagrea 00 mtouMa 27 Mconda EaM) along mM Eaat ma 1X.0 laat lhanca South N d.gra.. X rrtnutM X aaoonda Ewt N X laM to tea Waal 3na ol aaid ptet: tianoa South 01 dagraa 00 mtoutoa 27 aaoonda WmI along aaid Waat ana 130.X laat to tha ptaca ol bagtnnlng. Bany County Raoonte. , Tha redampaon parted aha! ba 6 montha tram toa data ol auch Mia. untoaa dalamWiad aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which caaa the redemption period teal be X daya tram ma daN ol ouch use. Oatod: July 22. 2004 For more Intannaaon. ptaaae cad: FC X 248.S93.1X2 . Troo » Trott. P.C. Anotnaye For Countrywido Homo Loana. Inc. 30400 lUagraph Hd Sto 200 Btoghwn Farma. Michigan 46025-5822 FBa 0003664F03 an. Buzz Youngs Legends of Golf Classic to honor the local legend and those he would have honored. Along with cash prizes for the top two finishers in the event, there will be two blind draws for $100, three closest to the pin and two long drive contests, a 50/50 closest to the pin game, an optional skins game, and a raffle table. The Hastings Athletic Boosters have a long history of helping young men and women in both Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School. Call the Hastings Country Chib at (269) 945-9655 with any questions about the Legends Golf Classic or to sign-up to par­ ticipate. TMBHRMWADaTCOLLBCTORMTBM^■MTOCOLLCCTADCBT. ANYMPONMnOH WC OBTAN WflX 8C UNO FOR THAT HMPOM. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OPPKC Kt TMC MUMRSI BELOW F YOU ARC M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. ATTN PURCHABERE:’ride aate May be raadndatf by WaliinrHilaE amteagas *> NO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORHATION WE ORTAM WMX M UBB> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAM CONTACT OUR OmCE AT THE NUMBER BROW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ma ccndtoana al a mortgage made by Tyrone S. Sotmoa and Elen M. Seknea, husband and w«e. original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, toe.. MnitoNss, dated Hoven*er 20,2000. end recorded on Dacentoar 18, 2X0 In toeawnanl 1062166. In Barry county reoorda, MkNgan. on which mortgage mere la daknad to ba due ■ ma data heraol me sum d Ona HunWad Six Thaueand Sevan Hundred Eigtsy-ElgM And OgriX Dolars (3106,78800), Includtog imareat at 7.25% par annum. Under me power ol eala contained In mM mort­ gage and me statute In auch caaa made and pro­ dded, notice b hereby ghan mw said mortgage Ml be loredoaed by a sato ol me mortgaged premtoea. or some pert ol mam, M puHc vandue. al me Barry County CourthouM In HaaEnga N 1fl0 PM. on Auguat 26. 2004. Said pramiaM are slluatod In Townehip ol OrangevBe. Barry County. Michigan, and am deaertbad m: A parcel ol lend located In me West 1/2 ol ma Soumead IM d Section 27. Than 2 Norm. Range 10 Week OranqevHa Township. Barry County. MkNgan, more partkutarty deaertbad M Idtowe; beginning ■ ma Intoraedton d me Sou* boundary line d Bevar Road and the Eaat toe d mo WM 1/2 d me Soumoaot IM d aaid Sargon: monce Went along me Soum toe d Sever Road, a dtoanco d 270 tod: thence Soum paraM to aaid Ead too d ma Wear 1/2 d ma Soumead IM d eaid Section, i dtoanca d 322 2/3 loot: monce Eaat paraM to mo Soum toed Bevar Road, adolanca d 270 M to ma aaid EM toe d ma WM 1/2 d me SoumaM IM d aaid Section; rnanco North elong sold EM toe. e dtotence d 322 2/3 led to the piece d beginning. Bony County Record* The redemption period she! be 6 months tram mo data d auch aate, uHom dotorrrtoed abandoned In accordance wtm MCLA 600 3241a. In which caaa the redampecn period shal ba X daya kom ma dete of such sole. Dated: July 22, 2004 For more information, ptetiM cal: FC C 248J93.1X1 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fie F029819F01 (7/22X8/12) Luckstad, a singte person, original mortgagor^ to ■ - a.aome a - --- nAongage, .------ Mm, m^ungagee, wees s ergo dated July 24,2003, and recorded on July 91. X03 in instrument 11098X, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage foere is claimed to be Eight Thousand Rve Hundred Rfty-Nfoe And 96HX Dotes (1106,559.36), Inducting Interest at 5.75% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained In said mort- be lorectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM, on Said premtass are situated in Township of Hops, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: Thai Section 8. Town 2 North, Range 9 Wea described Section; thence South 75 degrees 08 minutes West 682.01 foal; thence South X degrees X minutes Meteenbach Brothers Ptat, as recorded In Uber 4 of beginning of fols description, thence North 34 Easterly me of said Road; thence North 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2X.00 teat; thence South 08 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds Aasl 214.68 feet; thence South 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 2X.00 feet; thence North 12 easterly fine of said road to foe ptace of beginning. accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the Dated: July J 5,2004 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.5931309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Welts Fargo Bank. N.A f/k/a Wells Fargo Homo Mortgage, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Fwma, Micnigan 48025-5622 Rte F018513F02 obmitm ■M TO COLLECT A OOt ANY BNORMflON OSTMND WRJL BE UEB> BOR THAT PURBOBE. TAYLORaS0061078 MORTGAGE SALE - DMaul hm4ng baan mad. In ma km. and condHona cf a eanaki mortgage mada by Donato D. Taytor and Barty J. TWtor. Huaband and Wla. of HaMkiga. MkNgan (Mortgagor) to Houeatato Finance Ctaporarton B. (Mortgagee) a Oetowera Coporarton dated May 25. 2000 and roooided In me oMoe at toe RegWar ol Deeda tor toe County al Deny. Bteto of MkNgan. on May 31.2000 to Document Nuntoar 1044634, Barry County Rrtoorde on whkto mortgage mere la daknad to be due M to* dtoa ol toto nodoa me eum ol S1N.746.17 todudtog kdaraal H me rato ol 10JK7% par annum togatoar Mto any addNonai aim or euma wNch may ba paid by ma undaralgned m provided lor to aato mortgage, and no auk or proceadtoga ■ tea or to equrty having been toedtotod to recover me daN aecurad by eato mortgage, or any part mereoi. NOW. THEREFOHE. by virtue N too power at eato oorMned to aaid mortgage, and toe aMuto ol toe Suae al MkNgan to auch cate made and pro­ vided. nodoe to hereby given tote on toa ism day <0 Auguat 2004 M1D0 o'dock pjn., toe undersigned ate: Al toe Bany County CourthouM to Haadnga. MkNgan tomctoM aaid mortgage by aaBng M pub­ ic auction to 0» NghM bidder, toe pniatola deaertbad to eaid mortgage, or ao naich mereoi m may ba nioeoMry to pay toe amounu due on Mto mortgage, and al legal coato. cherga and eroaneM. todudtog ttoaltomeys Ibm aiowed by tow. and atoo any eum or eume which may be paid by toe undarWgrtod. naraaaary io prated te totoreaa to Ma pramtoaa. WNdi aeto piamtoaa are dtecrtbed m totiowa: Land situated in the Townehip of Cartton. County al Barry. State of MkMgan, and is deecrfoed as tot- The northwest 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Town 4 north, range 8 west. Tax ID f 06-04-029-22MXXXX) Commonly known as: 3910 N M-43 Highway The redemption period shal be six months tram foe date of such sate unless foe properly is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case foe redemption period shall be thirty days from foe date of such sate. DATED: July 9, 2004 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation III Richard L McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Btoomfieid HRs. Michigan 48304-5051 (248)540-7500 onbmm Pub: 7/15 -6/12 �TN> Huongs Banner - Thursday. Auguat 5. 2004 - Page U LEGAL NOTICES M RRM » A DPT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT: MORTGAGE RAI F Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Timothy Wood and Tracy A. Wood, hueband and wile, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002 and recorded October 21. 2002 in Instrunxmt Number 1080771. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass Through CertMcatse series 2003-6. Under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated as of May 1,2003. with­ out recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum al Two Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 86/IX DoSari ($201.880.88) including interest at the rale of 10.78% per annum. Under the power of Me contained in the mort­ gage and t» statutes of the State of Mfchigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreefoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc venue a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at IDO p.m. on September 2,2004. The premiees are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Stock 2 of PuHna Beach al Rno Lake, accordtog to toe recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Ptats on page 2. except beginning at the Northeast comer of said Lot Ip. thence south­ westerly along toe North Ino of stad Lot 12. a dtotanoe of 145.00 feet; thence Easterly to a point on toe Eaat Inoofsaid Lot 12 dtetant South 80.00 toet from aaid Northeast comer of lot 12; thence North along said eaat Lot line 69.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 5800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from toe date of toe sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredoeing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous reeoiuticn wSh the borrower. In that event, your damages, If any. are limited solely to toe return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: July 29.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset Parked Paws Through Certificates series 20034, Under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated aa of May 1,2003, with­ out recourae, As Aaaignae P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1250 Ntafoo Of Mortgage Forecfooure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MSJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may bo reednded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that event, your domegee. If any, aha! be Bmited ootefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, piua interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condtttons of a mortgage mode by Brian Do La Gandara and Jufto A. Do La Gandara, huabond and wife, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on November 29, 20C1 in Instrument 1070457. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cteimod to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyThree And 18/100 Dolars ($120,963.18), including intereet al 6.875% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wW bo foredooed by a sale of the mortgaged premiees, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at IDO PM. on Auguat 28.2004. Said premises are situated in Townehip of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribod as: Parcel E: That port of too Southwest IM of Section 17, Town 2 North. Range 10 Wool, commencing at toe West 1/4 comer of the said sec­ tion; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East on toe East and West IM Ino 456.18 foot; thence South 1 degree 58 minutes 44 seconds East paral­ lel to the East line of toe West 1/2 of the Southwest IM. 198.12 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes East 50.00 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 7 degrees 51 minutes 51 seconds West 290.36 foot; thonce South 0 degrees 00 minutes East 100.00 foot; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 67.52 foot; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 235.92 foot; thence North 1 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds Wool 453.71 foot; (hence South 90 degrees 00 min­ utes Wool 170.13 foot to too point of bogtoning Together with and subject to an easement for ingress and ogress by others over a 66 tool wide strip of land doacribod as: beginning at too West 1M comer of said section; thence South 01 degree 57 minutes 38 seconds East on the Wool section line 561.91 foot; toe»xe North 90 degrees 00 minutes Eaat paraM to toe East and West IM Ino 219 69 foot; thence South 85 degrees 34 minutes 06 sec­ onds Eaat 241.73 foot; thence South 90 degrees 00 mtnufoo 00 seconds East 235 92 feet; thonce North 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West 66.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 220.00 foot; thonce North 65 degrees 34 min­ utes 08 seconds West 24178 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West IM Hne; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on red 1/4 ino 66 04 feet to toe place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from toe date of such sale Dated: July 22. 2004 For more information, please call: FC W 248.583 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #002189F02 (7/22)(8/12) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm to a debt collector attempting to riMtort a debt Any Information obtained wW bo ueed for this pur­ pose. If you ere In the MMtory, pteaee contact our office al the number Hated botow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode by: John D. Hal. to Bank of America NA tfc/a NationsBank NA. A Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Mortgagee, dated Juno 5.1996 and recorded Juno 24. 19C8 In Uber 664, Page 867, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($12,988.39) inchxkng inter­ est 4.5% per annum. Under too power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and too statute in auch com made and provided, notice le hereby thren that said mortgage wfl be foreefoeed by a s>Je ol too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at too Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1:00PM. on Thursday. September 2, 2004. Said premises are situated in Townehip of Yankee Springs, Bany County. Michigan, and are doocribod as: Al that certain parcel of land situated in tha Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, and State of Michigan being Lot No 11 of the Plat known as Fine Wood Esters. Yankee Springs Township. Bony County. Mkragcn. Part of the S.E. ol section 7 Township 3 North. Rango 10 West. Barry County Records, Michigan. Being toe same property conveyed to John D. Hall by decree of divorce dated 10/11^4 recorded 1/27/95 deed 624, Pago 60 Commonly known as 56 North Payne Lake Rood. MWffiovBo Ml 49333 The redemption period she* be 6 months from the cate of such sate, unless (total mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be X days from too date of such sale. Dated: AUGUST 2.2004 Bank of America NA Mc/a NationeBank NA Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd. Sle 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 4831C (586) 303-30X Our File No: 04-26540 ASAP604391 08/05, 08/12, 06/19. 06/26 Robert A Tremain A Issnrtatas, PX. la a debt rottuctor and wo are attempting to cattsrt a dobt and any Informatton obtainedwil bo uood for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage by PHIL TUTTLE AND BRENDA TUTTLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC . ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2003, and recorded on June 4, 2003, as Instrument No. 1105786 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof* toe sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand six hundred nine and 93/1X Dolars ($127.809 93), inducing interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nottoe is hereby given that said mortgage wR bo torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premi sei, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. st 1 DO p to.' on August 26. 2004. Said premioes are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined sbendonod in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dale of such safe. Dated: July 22. 2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 480094616 For Information pteaee cal: (248) 540-7701 oauvn (8/12) m, .1,1 r----- «-------- n.M — soon roreooeure nonce Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, PX. IS ATfEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BIFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 530-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of the mongage made by: SARA BENNETT. A MARRIED WOMAN and EDMOND BENNETT. A MARRIED MAN. IS EXECUTING THIS MORTGAGE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAIVING ANY AND ALL MARITAL AND HOMESTEAD RIGHTS to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., (“MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns BAP MORTGAGE. INC . Mortgagee, dated October 11. 2002, and recorded on November 10, 2002, in Document #1091874. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINE AND 41/100 DOLLARS ($148,909.41), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale cf the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on September 27. 2004. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are dosenbed as: LOT(S) 39 AND 40 OF FULLER HEIGHTS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5. PAGE 49 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS ITEM NO. 52-120­ 000-040-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: July X. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (“MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns BAP MORTGAGE, INC Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (8/26) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on September 6, 2001. by Alton E. Hayes Jr. and Christine J. Hayes, hus­ band and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mort­ gage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on September 14. 2001 in Document No. 1066466 (the •Mortgage'), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by toe Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Sixty Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 99/100 Doters ($62,213.90). as of toe date of Ms notice including principal and interest, and other costs secured by toe Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover toe debt, or any part of toe debt, secured by toe Mortgage, and the power of sate in too Mortgage having become operative by reason ol the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 26.2004, al 11X) o'clock In the afternoon, at toe Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hokfng toe Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wB be offered tor safe and sold to toe highest bidder, at pubfc sate, for the purpose of satisfying too unpaid amount of toe indebtedness due on toe Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property boated In Bany County, MkMgan. oesenoeo in me Mongage as lortows. Land situated in too Townehip of Woodtend, County of Bewy. State of Michigan, doocribod as follows: The South 4 rods of the West 10 rods of a parcel of land doocribod as: Commencing 51 rods South of the Northwest comer of Section 24, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East 6 rods to too center of Mud Creek; thence In a Southeasterly course folowing toe center of Mud Creek to toe 80 rod fine, 23 rods East of the West Ino of said section; thence West 23 rods to too West Ine of said oocttan; thence North 29 rods to the place of beginning. Ateo. a parcel of land In the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24. Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 80 rods South of the Northwest comer of said Section 24 tor too place of beginning; thence South 384 foot; thonce East 551 foot; thence North 348 feet to too East and West Iffi Ino; thonce West on the said 1A Ino 551 foot to toe place of beginning. The length of the redemption period wil be six (6) mantos from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from toe date of such sate. Dated: July 29. 2004 Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB By. Lori L Purkey. Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (8-19) 0M3ITM * TMB RBM ffi A DEBT COLLEC TJR ATTEMFTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAnON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MORTGAGE 'sALE^taull hM tmn nwto In the concMm or'« mongaQt made by Edmund P Feltner, a marrwd man, and Ranee Fettner, hie wife, deled November 23. 1900.. and recorded on December 2, 1999,in Document No. 10386X, Barry County Records, Mktoigan.and assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded October X. 2001 in Document No. 1068043, Bany County Records, Michigan, and assigned Io Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., recorded October X. 2001 in Document No. 1068943, Bany County Records, Mktoigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due, at toe dale of this notice, the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 ($82,913.56) Dotare. tockxfing interest at 8.850% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectosed by a sale d the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. August 19,2004, at 1W p.m. Said prem­ ises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry and State of Michigan and are Rte Number: 08-0050966 COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD WHICH LIES 1046.4 FEET SOUTH AND 21X FEET EAST OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 46 MINUTES WEST 16322 FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HICK­ ORY ROAD FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 700.1 FEET; THENCE WEST 175 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 784.22 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF HICKORY HOAD. THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES EAST 100.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY A SURVEY WITH A DIFFERENT BEARING BASIS AS FOLLOWS: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 15 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 1046.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 28. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 2130 00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 07 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 16322 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREE 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 709.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 175.W FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 78422 FEET TO SAID CENTERLINE OF HICKO­ RY ROAD; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 07 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE SOUTHER­ LY PORTION OF SAID PARCEL AS llSED FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ON HICKORY ROAD The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a.in which case the redemption period shal be X days from toe date of such sale. Dated: July 6. 2004 Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., n/k/a Green Tree Servicing. LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Keith A. Sotiroff. Esq. SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. P.C. X400 Telegraph Road, Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (8/12) MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on March 10. 1999 by Scott M. Dvnond and Sheryl L Dimond. as Mortgagors, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on March 17. 1980 in toe Office of the Register of Deeds tor Berry County. Mtohigan. as Document Number 1028864. Al toe date of tois Notice there ie darned to bo due and unpaid on toe Mortgage too sum of aevonty-six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-seven and 25'100 Dolars ($76.69725). No su* or proceed­ ings have been instituted to recover any part of too debl secured by toe Mortgage, and toe power of sate contained in toe Mortgage has become opera­ tive by reason of such default On Thursday. August 19. 2004, at one o'clock in too afternoon at the oast steps of toe Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, which is the place tor the holding mort­ gage sates for Bany County. MteNgan. two wB bo offered tor sate and sold to toe Nghoot bidder, at public sate, tor too purpose of satisfying too amounts duo and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with too legal coats and chargee of sate, inciudhg attorneys' foes slowed by tow. too prop­ erty located in too Cly of MMdtovffie. Barry County, Michigan, and doocribod aa too Mortgage as fol­ lows: Lot 5 of Market Street PfoL VMago of MiddtovBo. Townehip of Thomappto. Barry County, Mfchigan. accordtog to the pfat thereto as recorded in Uber X of Plats on Page 89. PP No. 08-41-105-020-05 The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shal be one (1) month from toe date of sate. MILLER. JOHNSON. SNELL & CUMMISKEY. P.L.C., Attorneys tor Mortgagee Dated: July 12.2004 By: Steven J. Laurent 250 Monroe Ave . NW. Suite 800 P.O.B0K306 Grand Rapids. Ml 49X1-0306 616^31-1700 (mom Notice Of Mortgage ForectoOMra Btee TNffi HRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Tfoe eeto may ba reednded by the foredoeing mortgagee. In ttMtevent,yourdteRagea,Nany;eha8be8MAed eotoly to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at eele. ptae Intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Defaul has been nwfo in too conditions of a mortgage mode by John TX. Shoemaker, a married man and Bevoriy A. Shoemaker, hie wife, original mortgagors), to HAR Stock Mongage Corporation. Mortgegoe, doted October 21. 2002. and recorded on November 15. 2002 in instrument 1091612. in Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. as assignee by an assignment on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof too sum of One Hundred Fony Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine And E5/1TO Dollars ($140,149.25), including interest at 5.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtt bo foredooed by a sale of the mortgaged premiees, or some pert of them, at public vendue, N toe Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 2.2004. Said premiees are situated in Township of Orangeville, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: UX 04 of OrangevBo Vego, «ccord•ng to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Ptats on Pago 14 The redemption period shal be 6 months tram toe date of such sate, untew determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of ouch safe. Dated: July 20.2004 For more information, pteaee cal: FC X 248383 1302 TrtS A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mfchigan 48025-5822 Frio #021983F03 Notice Of Mortgage Forectowre Sate THffi RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MSJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eele may be reectodod by the forectoaing mortgagee. In that event, yottr den^egos, if any, ofraii bo Habit­ ed ootofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe ptae Manat MORTGAGE SALE - Defaul has bean matte in the condition of a mortgage made by Andrew Walker and Brandy Walter, huebend and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Decision One Mortgage Compeny. LLC. Mortgegoe. dated August 28,2001. and recorded on September 13,2001 in instrument 1066406, and assigned by sted Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated August X. 2X1 recorded on October 28, 2002 in tnslrument 1090358. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ie claimed to be duo at too date hereof too sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two And 65/100 Dollars ($138,922.65). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage aril be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at ’OO PM. on September 2. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lots 13 and 14 of West Beach Ptet according to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Ptats, Page 67. Lots 37 and X of West Beach Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Jbei of Plats, Page 67. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from toe date of such sate, unloss detennined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be X days from the date of such safe. Dated July 29. 2004 For more information, please caH: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys Ror Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 File #030402F01 STATE OF MCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2804-24061-OE Estate of JEAN L NEWTON. DECEASED DM oftxrth: 10/11/1928. TP ALL CREDITORS '4OTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. JEAN L NEWTON, who Wed ai 13525 BURCHETT. PLAINWELL. Mutagen dted 0505^004 * Credtors of toe decedent are notated that al claims against too estate wfl bo forever barred unfooc presented to DAVID A. NEWTON, rwnod personal repreeentative or propoead personal rep­ resentative. or to both too probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET. SUITE 302, HaWngs ml toe named/proposed personal representative wtthin 4 months after toe date of publication of this notice. Date: July X. 2004 ROBERT J MOSER P1X12 550 W CENTRE AVENUE PORTAGE. MICHIGAN 49024 3230200 DAVID A. NEWTON 864 S VALLEYLANE PLAINWELL. Ml 490X (289)685-6534 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE WE OBTAM W«X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Defaul having been made in tie condffiono of a certain Mortgage made by Aten Stidham, to Green Tree Servicing LLC(lA/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated Juno 5, 1807, and recorded in toe Office cf too Regioter of Deeds tor ths County of Barry in the State of Mktoigan on Juno 17.1907, in Uber 8M. Pa0s(s) 553, OL esq., on vtoich Mortgage there is cisimod to bo duo al too (tale of Me Notice, tor principal and Interest, toe sum of $82,052.40, and no procsedings having bean instituted to recover too dobt now rematotog secured by said Mortgage, or any part tooroof. atoeraby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice ie hereby given tool on September 2. 2004 at 1«0p.m., on too steps of too Courthouse in too Ctiy of Hretings. tool being toe ptaoo tor holding too Cbcutt Court tor too County of Barry, there wB bo ottered tor stee and •old to fee highoot bidder, al pubic sate, tor toa pur­ pose of satisfying too amounts of due and unpaid said Mortgage, togetoor wtth Interest at 8.75 per­ cent per annum, legal ooets. attorney tees, and any tatae and inaurance tost said Mortgapse, Green Tree Servicing LLC(tA/a Green Ttee Financial Servicing Corporation), does pay on or prior to toe date of said sale; said premtooe are described in said Mortgage as tolowt. fowil: The South 220 fete of toe tottowing percta In toe Southwest 1/4 cl Section 27, Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, described as: Commencing al a point on toe West fine of Section 27,680 foot Soutii of the West 1/4 post of said Section, thonce North •long toe West Ine of said Section. 6X test to toe Northwest comer of the Soutiwrect 1/4 ot said Section, MtitMttdKwto N Dogfooa 47 Mteutao 0 Seconds East Mong too East and West 1/4 Ina of said Section, 3401 test, thence South 11 Degraoe X Minutes 15 Seconds EM to a point ffirectiy EM on too Place of Beginning, toence WM to the riaoe OT Beginning The redemption period shal be aix (6) montos from toe date of sate unless toe property to aban­ doned, in which case toe redemption period shal be thirty (X) days from Itoo date d sate or aban­ donment. H abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT, FISH--R ALWARD & ROY. RC. Green Tree Servicing 11C (MdS Green Tree Rnandal Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee . 1241 E. S^tih Strata. PX. Boa M17 Traverse Ctty. Michigan 48896-5817 (231)041-9880 Dated July 21,2004 (808) BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYNFORMAHON OBTAMED WttX BE MS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUIMER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has been mode In too oondtttone of a mortgage made by David E. Rotoorford and Janet ■ ■Omenora, nusoano ana wne, io r>am^aon Mortgage Company,, mortgegoe, dated October 15. 2002 and recorded October 24,2002 In tootrume/.l Number 1090097, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now hold by Now Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2003-2 AoM Bactosd Pass­ through Certificate by asalgnmanl submitted to and recorded by too Barry County Register of Deeds. There to ctettnsd to bo due on such mort­ gage the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Nine Ihousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/100 Dolars ($129 412.81) inciudtog Interest st the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice to hereby giver, toal toe mortgage wR be torectosed by a aate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouae in Hastings in Barry County, Mktoiganat t OO pjn. on Auyel 26. 2004, The premises are lot sled in the Township d PrairievHfe, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Begriming at a point on toe EM and WM 1M Ino of Section X. Town 1 North. Rango 10 WM which lies South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 sec­ onds EM 1668.52 toot from too WM IM pM Of said aection : toence continuing Souto X degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds EM along said EM and WM IM Hne 295 00 teat; thence Sotah X degrees 07 minutes 15 seconds WM 33230 feet; toonoe North X degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds WM 295 X feet; thence North 00 dsgrees 07 minutes 15 seconds EM 332.X feel to toe piece d begin­ ning subfoct to easement over too North X.00 foot lor public highway purposes. The redemption period shal bo 6 rrx,ntoe from toe date ot such sate, unteea too property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The torectoeing mort­ gagee can reacted the aate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. M any. are limited solely to the return of the hid amount tendered at sale. Dated: July 22.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Senes 2003-2 Asset Backed Pass-through Ortfficste. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10X Fite No 222 0019 OWJOM< �Page 14 — Thursday. August 5. 2004 - The Hastings Banner SPURT NEWS" Linda Fox, 51 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 12 months probation. 10 $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen nuttress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 GARAGE SALE- 1010 Barber Rd. Thursday A Friday 9am-5pm. -----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE AUGUST AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition. $500 obo. (269)948-0502 6th A 7th 830am-530pm. Vent free propane heater, charcoal smoker, double stroller, misc movies A lots more. 529 E. Thom St., Hast­ DOUBLE WIDE SET-UP: equipment k 17 enclosed trailer, $5,000. House toter truck also available. (517)852-9402 ings-________________________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with piUowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 YARD SALE Thursday, Fri­ day A Saturday, 9am4pm. 820 Willitts Rd., Hastings. 1988 GMC 1 TON: Dually track, $700. (517)852-9402 CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, home with heated garage, 5 years old, near lake, $147,900. (616)868-7012 KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to Fife Lake. State land, Manistee River, trails. Ideal camping loca­ tion. Drive and cleared site, electric $25,900, $500 down, $320/month 11% land con­ tract www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. months in jail with credit for 212 days served and $680 in fines and costs on two parking lot of a local grocery store and felony counts against her in connection with the death of her daughter for an attempted to flee officers. The maximum penalty for the resisting overdose of Methadone in May 2002 in and obstructing a police officer is two Rutland Township. The first charge was delivery of a con­ years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. Bray trolled substance less then 50 grams, which is a felony with a maximum penal­ second charge was obstructing'justice in the interference with a juvenile custody dited back to Michigan to face the FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount. 5hp Bnqgs k Stratton engine, $75C Call (269)9484190. $37,600. Call 738-1090. today 1-877­ WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range DAYCARE HAS 2 FULL from 1,280 sq.ft to 2,280 sq. TIME OPENINGS FOR 1ST ft. Prices range from $45,200 SHIFT. MEALS AND to $67,000. Call Grand Value SNACKS PROVIDED. Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ C7R7 FIRST AID, HA WEL­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ COME. LEARNING AC­ ia. TIVITIES FOR ALL VERY LARGE FENCED-IN YARD, LOCATED CEN­ $100 P1LLOWTOP QUEEN TRALLY IN HASTINGS. mattress set (in plastic). CALL (269)9484654. LI­ Brand new, never used! CENSE 4DF080096872. King, $150. (517)719-0062 FOR RENT IN LAKE BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ODESSA: 2 bedroom house ors are burgundy, green A with attached garage, full khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 basement in an area of nice MEMORY FOAM BED: homes, $700 a month plus mattress, box. Space age Vis­ $700 security deposit. No co NASA foam. Temporpepets. Call (269)3674648 dic style, queen, never used. New $2,600 - sell $595. FOR RENT: 2bd in the coun­ (517)204-0600 try. Large yard, no pets, $525 + security. Call (269)948­ 8943. A BIG THANKS TWO SINGLE SLEEPING to everyone who contributed to my 75th birthday rooms with laundry k kitch­ in any way. en privileges, walking dis­ Barb Estep tance from hospital, schools k town. (269)9454478 leave ■nessage. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. HASTINGS 4 THE FAMILY OF Betty Taylor wishes to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for all of the cards, flowers and food. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. A vety special thank you to John DeLaat for your beauti­ ful words and prayers. Thank You! Dorothy, Don, Karey, Jeff, Darla, Duane COMPUTER REPAIR(S): don't want to pay 560.00/hour for repairs? Ste­ phen R. French, "Trust the French*. frenchspltkharter.net, (269)795-9486. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. II. ASSISTANT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY: Qualified candidate. Seeking an enthu­ siastic person for an Assis­ tant Manager opportunity in Delton. Send resume: Delton Shell, 11315 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton, MI. 49046 or apply at www.waltersdinunkk.com PART TIME SERVICE REP REQUIRED TO OPERATE INDUSTRIAL RECY­ CLING SYSTEM: sample collection A annyalis, 15-25 hours /week ideal for retireree, 888-632-5410 ext 8. PROGRESSIVE HEALTH DEPARTMENT is seeking a full time, qualified RN with experience in the Home Health Care Field. Competi­ tive salary and-benefits. In­ terested applicants should send resume' and cover let­ ter to Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Attn: Janey Donnini, 1033 Health Care Drive, Charlotte, ML 48813-EOE 1983 PETER BUILT: Cab over Semi, Twin screw, 5th wheel A hydraulic hitch, $5,000 obo. (517)852-9402 RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS: Do you have time to help a cnild with special needs? Follow­ ing abuse and neglect, many children are entering foster care with emotional, devel­ opmental, and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you. the sup­ port A education you need to care for special needs chil­ dren. Dedkated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time A structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: homes with enough energy, time A space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to­ gether (40sq.feet/child/ bedroom). For more infor­ mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet (2) Indi­ cate interest in August 26 In­ formation Night in Hastings, and/or (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, September 9th-October 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517)543-5844 anytime A leave message. Thank You! r< DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at -affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. for three counts of violating his probation and one count of fleeing a police officer fourth degree on June 7. The last six months of his probation will be suspend­ ed if he pays all his court costs and fines. His original sentence included 18 report from October 2003 to June 2004, pay fines and receive court ordered men­ tal health counseling. Wyatt was arrested after he opened himself and his 10-year-olc daughter in his Orangeville Township home. • Andy Frazier. 20 of DeWin. was sen­ tenced to 60 months probation, 12 months in jail with credit of one day served and the last seven months sus­ and a criminal record that dates back to July of 1991. This sentence is consecu­ tive to any parole violation sentence that may be handed down. pended. a tether be placed on him for six months, and $710 in court costs and fines for three charges In other recent court business: sentenced to 36 months probation, 10 • Joshua Bray, 28 of Hastings, was sen­ months in jail with credit for 42 days served, and $2,480 in fines and costs for tenced to a minimum of 10 months to a two counts of operating a vehicle while maximum of 24 months in jail, and fines of $120 for probation violation for his intoxicated, third offense. arrest June 26 in Hastings. Cousins from her arrest when a pickup The charges were brought against Bray, who is also known by the alias track she was driving that was towing Joshua Hobbes, is also not eligible for another truck was in an accident in him from Township. The charges • Lynna Cousins, 37 of Hastings, was against February through March in Priarieville upon payment of all court assessments. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 FOR SALE: 1985 16ft Scamp camper with toilet. In very good shape, original tires and new spare tire. Electric/gas stove and re­ frigerator. Table and couch. TIDY HOME CLEANING of storage area. SERVICE: meeting all your Lots cleaning needs. Weekly, (269)945-2080 can be seen at monthly or just that one time Meadowstone Mobile Park. occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Bany, Kent FOR SALE- 1990 W Gass A 27,000 miles, Counties since 1985. Call motorhome, (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ runs great $23,000. Call 8508. (269)838-8909. AKC REG. PUG: Puppies fawn colored, first shots, 3 males $500. 2 females 5600. (616)522-0495 be can be discharged from probation ' II I WILL PAY $20 for your junk cat with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 11:10.1*0.430. 72S. *50 OUntlHMiMH(FG-i3) leave Michigan during her probation and • Jeff Pardee. 33 of Shelbyville, was sentenced to 11 months in jail with credit for 49 days served, and $1,120 in fines maximum of 120 months and $120 in fines for possession of methampheta­ Wyatt has four prior felony convictions sentence is completed she not is uot to hours of community service per charge. months probation and thiee months in jail. During his probation he failed to propane lines that caused an explosion Oct. 31 that killed his parents and injured Fox had fled to Florida and was extra­ These charges arc misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail tenced to a minimum of 23 months to a has a maximum penalty of five years It was also ordered that after her jail '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ AQUATIC PLANTS: Water SAT: 88K, very dean, power Lilies k Lotus, Goldfish k sunroof, full power, auto Koi, liners, pumps, filters. shift new tires, asking Anol's Landscaping Co., $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A day-Friday 9am-5J0pm; Sat­ motorhome, 27,000 miles, urday, 9am-2pm. runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ tion. $4,000 obo. Call rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)948-4190. (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang reel mowers, 3 LATE MODEL used dou­ good condition. $5,000. Call ble wides. Can deliver to (269)9484190. your site, $16,900 to $22,900. (517)852-9402 FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ hitch. Great shape, $750. Call RY OUTLET: lot model ,269)9484190. clearance sale, homes from • Bruce Wyatt, 36 of Grant, was sen­ mine. charges. CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Any hours, reasonable rates. References available. Call (269)948-9946._______________ has a criminal history that dates back to December 1993. order from the Family Independence Agency on an endangered infant, which and/or $10,000 in fines. classes while in jail. . and/or $100 »o $500 in fines and/or 360 work release. As reported in the July 1 Banner Police Beal. Bray was in an argument in the ty of one to 20 years in prison, and a $25,000 fine or lifetime probation. The December of last year. She is also ordered to participate in anger management class­ es. substance abuse counseling, and GED include one count of attempted criminal sexual conduct, first degree with injury, a felony with a maxi­ mum penalty of five years in prison and mandatory HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, and two counts of crimi­ nal sexual conduct fourth degree using force or coercion, misdemeanor charges with a maximum penalty of one year and/or $250 in fines per count. ^POLICE beat; Stolen truck in vandalism spree IRVING TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating the theft of a red 1991 Ford F-350 dual rear wheel pickup track from a pole barn July 19. * Authorities said the 'ehicle. after it was stolen, was responsible for multiple acts of vandalism that occurred on Eckert Road between Buehler and Solomon roads. The suspect or suspects driv­ ing the pickup deliberately ran over many mail boxes, fanners’ fields a-.ki crashed into a car for sale in * front yar0. At some point, the stolen track became stuck on the embankment on Eckert Road halfway between Buehler and Solomon on the north side of the road. Witnesses have reported seeing a second pick-up truck, described as a white, possibly newer GMC model helping pull the stolen track off the embankment. The person driving the second track was wear­ ing a T-shirt with volunteer firefighter insignia on it or racing jersey, reflective type clothing, thick pants and coat The witnesses report­ ed seeing the second track driver between 4 and 4:45 im. The volunteer firefighter type of T-shirt described by the witness­ es has been offered for sale to the public in the past as a fund-rais­ er. The stolen track eventually was recovered in the Yankee Springs Stale Game Area on Robertson Road after an arson fire destroyed the vehicle. Troopers said they would like to speak with the subject who helped the stolen red pick-up off the embankment. Anyone with information about this incident may call the Michigan State Police Hastings Post at 269-948-8283 dr Bany Count)’ Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Fraud complaints Investigated BARRY COUNTY — Michigan Slate Police troopers are inves­ tigating several complaints of fraud by Valor Construction, a sea­ wall construction company doing business in Barry County. Those who believe they have been victims of fraud when dealing with this company are asked to call the Michigan Stale Police, Hastings post, at 269-948-8283 or Bany County Silent Observer at 1-8OO-31O-9O3I. parole violation July 28 after he had called in to 911 saying his wife had assaulted him by hitting him over the head with a beer bottle. Shoo Chapman, 37, was leu then a week away from completing his parole when be was arrested for consuming alcohol and regis­ tering a blood ak hoi content of 0.107. His wife, YoLoda Chapman, 40, was arrested on domestic vio­ lence charges for the assault and scratches on her husband. Man In van cited for accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A gray van was seen destroying a mailbox and the Airport Rond sign July 31 on M-37 Highway. After a "be on the lookout” notice was issued regarding the van. a local auto parts salvage yard reported the van was at the property with extensive damage and the owner trying to buy parts to fix it When authorities arrived, the 78-year-old man told them that he had fallen asleep at the wheel, and had done the damage to the mail­ box and the sign. Michigan State Police Troopers then issued him a ticket for fail­ ing to report an accident Suspended license, not OUIL HASTINGS — Amon Smith, 1) of Dowling, was arrested fa­ driving on a suspended license. Smith was stopped at 9:24 p.nt July 31 for driving in an erratic fashion in the 1200 block of South Hanover Street Officers stopped him on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but instead found that his driver's license was suspended Drunken teen arrested with sign HASTINGS — Police attested Joshua Baker, 18, of Delton, after responding to a suspicious situation complaint Aug. 1. A witness reported two subjects walking down the street carrying a street sign at 3:53 azn. and reported it to police. Officers respond­ ed. found two subjects in the area, and upon further investigation determined that Baker had been consuming intoxicants and registered a 0.14% blood alcohol content The sign was returned to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Police seek vehicle vandals HASTINGS — Officers have responded to a series of complaints involving damage being done to vehicles between July 21 and Aug. 1. Three vehicles have had their tires slashed. other can have had windows and paint damaged, all in the 500 block of North Michigan Street in the lav. evening hours. The Hasting. Police Department suspects the damage is being done at random and juveniles are involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744 or Bany County Silent Observer al I -800­ 310-9031 Home Incident leads to arrest JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police troopers July 28 arrested Charles Butcher, 39, on a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department warrant when his girlfriend called to tell authorities he was al her house throwing ber possessions out and destroying her property. When officers arrived they found Butcher in the house, verified the warrant and he offered no resistance. Domestic assault nets 2 arrests Bird bath used In assault HASTINGS — Officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Balsam Drive to a report of a domestic assault the after­ noon of Aug. 1. After speaking with the individuals involved, as well as witness­ es. officers placed Meridee Burgdoff. 59. under arrest fa domestic assault The 57-year-old man who was the victim bad been struck with a portion of a concrete bird bath broken during the fight His injuries were mina and he did na seek medical attention. Arlington fire quickly put out A passerby noticed smoke con.-ing out of the roof of a home last week at 203 Arlington Conn, then flagged down a Middleville Unit, police officer who called in the fire at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday. July 26. Thornapple Township Emergency Services responded in four minutes and contained the fire quickly. The fire was started by a light in the attic of the home No one was al home at the time the fire started. TTES crews used their thermal imaging camera to pinpoint the fire, which allowed fa little damage to the property or surrounding properties. A total of 17 firefighters from TTES and Caledonia responded. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Authorities arrested a man fa Reach over 7,000 area homes with an ad in The Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. ■ '• - ■ . . -v ; • ______ ___________________________ ■__________ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 2004 - Page 15 Forgotten Eagles visit Hastings The Forgotten Eagles came to the City of Hastings Wednesday in their ”2004 Ride Around Michigan*' four-day campaign Aug. 4-7. Mayor Robert May, past commander of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion No. 45. and George Ulrich. Kenneth Kuempel and Roy Wilcox (all from the local Legion post) were at the ceremony at 10:15 a.m. t hat morning with Jerry Fare and Forgotten Eagles Chapter 4 President, H. DeWayne Price of Fremont. The Forgotten Eagles of Michigan Veterans Remembrance Four Days of Riding and Remembrance program's intent is to "Be part of the first organized pledge ride to reach all 83 Michigan counties’” There are four tour routes from 700 to more than 1,000 miles; all ending with the annual Forgotten Eagles "Freedom Ride" from Houghton Lake to Mt. Pleasant Saturday. Aug. 7th. Military flyovers and special events are being planned through­ out the week! The group's literature suggested citizens to “Ride in your home area or join the group and cover the state. You do not have to be a mem­ ber to ride with us. We want every rider in the state to run at least a few miles with us to show support for our active duty and veteran military personnel. Let s make this the largest ride Michigan has ever seen! It's a great way to honor our sons and daughters in uniform." Complete details available at www.forgot- teneagles.org Pledge monies will be shared among U.S., Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, and ongoing Forgotten Eagles outreach projects to veter­ ans. The Forgotten Eagles literature states: "We ride to honor our brothers and sisters that have served U.S. so well. Although many among us are veterans, military service is not a requirement of membership. The men and women and junior members, of Forgotten Eagles donate their time because they believe in showing support for our military veterans, active duty personnel, and the POW/MIA awareness movement. “Your financial support is used in a variety of programs at Veterans Homes. Hospitals, and homeless outreach centers across Michigan. The Veterans served by these pro­ grams truly appreciate any effort given on their behalf. All donations to Forgotten Eagles are tax deductible. The group is based in DeTour Village. Ml 49725-0151. “This summer we are sharing messages of support for our veteran and active duty mili­ tary personnel," the literature slates, “the men and women of our armed forces have been providing the adage 'freedom is not free!' In the last three years, every mile you ride with us sends a strong statement to thos** currently serving - we stand with you!" The 2004 Ride Around Michigan website provides maps with complete routes, dates, and arrival times, for each of the 83 counties in Michigan. “We ask that you ride at least a few miles with us as we pass through your county. If you can make a financial [Hedge, or buy a ride T Shirt, we truly thank you. All corporate pledges, and larger individual pledges, will be acknowledge on our web site.” Representatives from the “Forgotten Eagles" tour and the local American Legion post gathered for a ceremony in front of the courthouse lawn in Hastings Wednesday morning. Area senior citizens alerted to scams, schemes, swindles by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lakewood area senior citizens recently had a refresher- course on being safe and smart in a high tech world with a luncheon meeting last week at Central United Methodist Church. Nancy Haga from Triad in Ionia, along with Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis, Lake Odessa Postmaster Teeney Heether, Trooper Larry Cannon from the Michigan State Police, Charlotte attorney Victoria Easterly and Mark Bender from the Lake Odessa Police Department spoke about the multitude of “scammers, schemers and swindlers” who prey on seniors. Easterly began the meeting by giving tips about simple things seniors can do to prevent becoming a victim. "There is a 99.9 percent chance you will be a victim. It could be something minor like getting the wrong change or something major like a home invasion. vou need to come up with plans,” she said. She then gave simple tips such as keeping uees pruned or planting thorny shrubs so crooks can't hide. She said to avoid talking about travel plans except to a very few trust­ ed friends. “Your daughter may mention it to your grandson who may mention it to his friends and then the word it out that your home is empty.” Other hints included stopping news­ paper and mail delivery, using timed lights for night time and having someone make foot prints and tire tracks in the snow so it looks like someone is home. She recommended people travel with cred­ it cards rather than cash. She said it is not a good idea to cany your social security card with you either. “Don’t look like a victim,” she said. “If you leave a store and someone makes you feel uncomfortable or is watching you, look for a debit. Don’t give them your number. Remember the old adage, “If it is too good to be true, it probably is.” Dennis warned of common scams like phony tree trimming services. A workman will mention he was in the neighborhood and noticed a tree branch is jeopardizing your bouse. He will even be so kind as to drive you security guard.” She also said she carries an aerosol of pep­ to the bank to get the money from your per spray. “It may be empty, but the crook doesn’t know it.” Dennis began his talk saying he has 34 years in the law business. He said phone scams and computer fraud have replaced armed robbery. “There arc 140,000 telemarketers and their job is to get your money.” "How many of you have answered the phone to hear someone say ‘I represent your local police’? Don’t give money over the phone. The local police or sheriff won’t ever see it.” He also warned about people who get calls saying they have won money from Nigeria. “Don’t fall for it.” “Victims of fraud arc not dumb. I have known doctors, lawyers even police who have become victims of frauds. No one has money they arc trying to give away. Don’t give it to them, if they say you have 24 hours to respond, it should be a giant red warning flag for you.” he said A current scheme asks for your checking account number so they can correct a $34.95 account. Other scammers will present a very neat profile with flowers and candy. ’They will say and do whatever it takes to get in your wallet.” he said. Heether talked about mail fraud. She said most of the seniors grew up when a hand shake used to mean a lot. Those days are gone. She warned about lottery scams. “If you have to send money to get the prize, you haven't won anything.” If something is mailed with a bulk rate, it is trash mail. If you get a book you haven’t ordered, don't open it, just write “refused” or “return to sender” and the sender will have to pay the return postage. She warned about 900 numbers where the caller has to pay. “If you have problems with unwanted mer­ chandise coming in the mail, call me and I’ll be more than happy to help.” Trooper Cannon spoke about illegal ways friends and family get money from seniors. “I grew up with two little nosey gray­ haired ladies who kept track of everyone. Now many seniors want to live by themselves and refuse help.” Ionia County zoning issue goes to ballot Lake Odessa anti-zoning advocate Bob Cusack and friends were successful in col­ lecting about 4,200 signatures forcing Ionia County into a referendum on the county­ wide zoning ordinance enacted last June. The referendum may be on the Nov. 2 gen­ eral election ballot or the county may have a special election. Cusack and some 40 other like-minded, anti-zoning individuals began collecting signatures June 30, finishing with more than twice the 2,100 needed to force the vote. The required number was based on 15 percent of the number of Ionia County vot­ ers who voted in the last governor’s race in 2002. Cusack said his group collected signa­ tures from all 16 Ionia townships. Signatures were collected from door to door and at community events. He said a very few people turned them down. In some cases, he said, people were very angry with the zoning and eager to sign. Ionia County Cleric Barbara Trieweiler must verify the petitions before the issue QUALITY CAR CLEANING »* 820.00 OFF « ON COMPLETE INTERIOR a EXTERIOR DETAILING - Complete interior shampoo & detailing - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant - Removes fine scratches, road grime A oxidation — . - Safe for dear coat finishes - HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 2694945-5607 WC^C4 ; can be placed on a ballot. Not everyone reg­ istered in Ionia County was eligible to sign the petitions. Cusack said the anti-zoning forces are hoping for a special election with just the zoning question on the ballot. He doesn't want the zoning question confused with all the other issues ot the November general election ballot. In the meantime, Cusack has pledged to wage an educational campaign of newspa­ per ads and yard signs. The committee hopes to raise $2,000 for the campaign. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 25, 2004. to hear public com­ ment on proposed rules and regulations for the Airport. The public hearing will take place at the Airport Administration Building. 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings. Ml, at 3:30 p.m. Copies of the pro­ posed rules can be obtained at the Airport Administration Building, the Barry County Administrator's Office or Hastings City Hall. Wil Ml I TU JAM PIZZA Downtown Dotton • 623-6201 SOW OKI TUESPAY - S ATURPAY Come Taste fire Best/ JAX TAVERN Visit our other location 249-423-8318 5965 Spriakk Rd. Dowwtoww DtM—Portrnge * 327-4127 Serving Bany County tr surrounding areas for 15 years. • New driveways • Resurfacing • Patching • Seal Coating • Hot Rubber Crack Repair • Striping Grading • Graveling • Concrete Tear Outs FREE ESTIMATES HOME: 517-852-0530 CELL 517-256-7287 Willie t Murray, Owner Over IS yn. ewrince “People will seek you out and try to gain your confidence. Then they will hurt you by messing with your bank account or messing with your family." He said he has heard many seniors say, “I never thought I would live to see the day my kin would steal from me.” Many grandparents are too afraid to tell their children the grandchildren are always borrowing money. “When you live by yourself, you are the perfect victim," he said. People in respite homes or day care facilities are captive audi­ ences and unable to report. He urged the seniors to report if they think something is not right with a friend. “You can tell if they are not cared for, they may be dirty, smell or be unkempt You need to speak up.” He said he sees more senior citizens com­ mit suicide rather than be dependent on some­ one else. And losing a driver’s license makes a senior very dependent. Widowed women are often more vulnera­ ble than men. They have always depended on a man and fall victim if man comes courting. Men are also victim to become “sugar dad­ dies” to some young thing who bats her eyes at him. '’There arc schemes, scams and frauds. They’re out there," Cannon said. “You need shows you care. I’m not trying to scare you. just make you more aware. If someone is tak­ ing advantage of you, tell someone so it can stop. You don’t have to do it by yourself. There is nothing better than your good name and your good credit." Cannon said to report it to Triad, the sher­ iff, police or the family. He said many seniors will say, “I don’t want to bother anyone.” But law enforcement can’t do it by itself. You have to help yourself. 1 will do the best job I can to help you if you let ”s know.” ender encouraged seniors to let the police know when they are out of town so the offi­ cers can check on their homes. County Commissioner lim Banks said this a good use of county money. “It is better to be prevent fraud than to clean it up after you have been a victim." Triad’s number is 616-527-0619. The Ionia County Sherff’s number is 616-527-5737. Triad had “Beacon of Light” bulbs for sale at $3 each. This bulb fits in a regular lamp or porch light socket and works as a regular bulb unless the switch is flicked on and off three times. Then the bulb flashes continuous­ ly alerting neighbors or law enforce of an emergency. The bulbs are available at the Page Building. to educate yourself. The fact that you are here Notice Of Mortgage ForecJoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO CO( 1 PCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Russel H Solmes. original mortgagors). Io Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, doled September 24. 1996. and recorded on October 1, 1998 in instrument 1018730. in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five And 28/100 Dollars ($61.175.28), including interest at 7.5% per annum. U nde r the powe r of sale co nta i ned in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nobce is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on September 2. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: commencing at 5.80 chains West of Southeast comer, Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence East 136 feet for place of beginning, thence North 12 rods Woodland Center Drain, thence Southeast along the center of said drain, thence to the center of the highway. West to begin­ ning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months Irom the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption pehod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 29. 2004 For more information, please call FC W 246 593 1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Sie 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Fiie 4026357F02 (7/29X8/19) MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURTHE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the taractoaing winrtgagu In that event, your damages. If any, aha! bo Bow­ ed eotaty to the return of the btd amount ten­ dered al aate, ptua MaroaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan A. Lynd and Carolyn S. Lynd, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2002, and recorded on October 14.2002 in instru­ ment 1089313, in Bany County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ntnety-Rve Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven And 24/100 Dolars ($95,787.24), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under tha power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nonce is hereby givan the! aaid mortgage w« be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiees, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on September 2. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township ot Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1M of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 7 West described as totiows: bogmnrg at toe East IM poet of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 59 seconds West along the East and West IM Ina of said Section 585 19 feet; thence North 03 degrees 35 minutes 09 seconds East 1024.18 Met to the canteritoe of West Lake Road; thence 535.77 toot along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 1036.28 toot and whose Long chord bears South 88 degrees 30 minutes 28 sec­ onds East 529.82 Met; thence North 76 degrees 40 minutes 52 seconds East along said csntertna 25.31 feet to the East line of said Section; thonce South 01 degrees 51 minutes 16 seconds West along said East line 1030.41 loot to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated; July 29. 2004 For more information, please call: FC W 246.593 1312 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *03061BF01 ornwu �Page 16 — Thursday, August 5. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Barry-Eaton Health Connections is accepting enrollment requests Author’s new book, ‘Gun Lake’ inspired by Barry County area by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Perhaps it was a ride on a pontoon boat with his brother-in-law. Russ VanderVeldc. that helped author Travis Thrasher find a location for his most recently published novel. Perhaps it was studying the story of the seven Texas convicts who escaped from prison and hid out in Colorado Springs. Perhaps it was visiting his parents in law with his wife. Sharon, at Shady Shores. It’s more likely that it's the combination of all those factors that created Thrasher's newest novel. “Gun Lake." Thrasher says he has written 25 novels and five have now been published. “Gun Lake" is a story of parent and child relationships, men who get into trouble that eventually changes their lives, and women who begin again. Thrasher says. “One of the themes I keep coming back to is second chances." He says that “Gun Lake" allowed him to stretch his writing ability. The novel tells seven individual stories which come together. There is humor in the book, as when the escaped convicts who are hiding out in cabins discuss whether they should go to church. Their story is that they are youth pastors and one of them remarks that it might look good if they go to church. The name “Gun Lake" has a role in the novel as well. Prayers asked and answered are also part of this novel. This journey of running and escaping and finding a true home keeps the readers capti­ vated by the characters. Local residents will recognize the Devil’s Soup Bowl and have fun trying to figure out which is the real location for those with fiction­ al names in the novel. This is the second suspense novel Thrasher has written. "The second thief’ was his first exploration of suspense writing. The three novels printed earlier are “The Watermark. “The Promise Remains" and “Three roads home" are romances. All his novels so far are journeys of faith and reality and redemption. Over the July 4 holiday. Thrasher held very popular book signings at Weick’s Groceries. Sticks and Slones and The Sea Shanty. “I really enjoyed meeting new people." Thrasher says. “Il has been remarkable at how well the novel is doing." Thrasher is returning to Weick’s on Saturday. Sept. 4, for a book signing from 10 un. to 4 Travis Thrasher p.m. Later in September he will be at Barlow's in Hastings. “Gun Lake" is published by Mood; Press and is available at Weick’s. Sticks and Stones and The Ser Shanty. His other novels may be avail­ able at these locations as well. Low-income residents of Barry and Eaton counties may begin requesting enrollment in Barry-Eaton Health Connections, a new com­ munity-based primary care clink. Once individuals are approved, they may schedule office visits for the Hastings or Charlotte locations beginning Tuesday. Aug. 24. • It is estimated that in Barry and Eahxi counties alone, more than 6.000 low-mcomc residents have no form of medical insurance, and that number is expected to grow. The uninsured tend to miss out on preventive care and end up in hospital emergency depart­ ments for problems that could have been avoided or treated in a less expensive envi­ ronment. "Lack of access to preventive care has a ripple effect throughout the community, straining the resources of the health care sys­ tem. increasing long-term costs and eventual­ ly resulting in more serious illnesses and injuries." said Jim Schnackenberg. health officer for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department "The goal of Barry-Eaton Health Connections is to address the critical need for quality health care and improve the overall health of our residents.” At Barry-Eaton Health Connections, a team of nurse practitioners, a medical assis­ Barry ISD • Delton Kellogg Schools Hastings Area Schools Dehon and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choke for the 2004-2005 school year. Students who reside within the Bany ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades: K-12 I Application deadline Sept. 21st. Delton has openings in griries:K. I. 2,7.8,9,10,11.12/ Application deadline Aug. 13th. Send written requests to: Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St Hastings. MI 49058 Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 377 N. Grove St. Dehon, Ml 49046 tant. a supervising physician and administra­ tive support staff will provide the health serv­ ices. which include primary care, limited diagnostic services such as outpatient tab and x-rays, and limited prescription drug cover­ age. Patients will be responsible for a $10 co- ATTENTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS Schools of choice j The Vermontville Township Fire & Ambulance Department is seeking bids on a 2.400 sq. ft addition to the existing building. New construc­ tion will be a combination of concrete masonry and light metal framing, with a wood truss roof. Prints will be available starting August 5th, on­ site walk-thru August 10th at 10:00 a.m.. bids are due August 27th. Project completion sched­ uled no later than April 2005. 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PrwUnt Don GarCy Soles Mgr Borne Signs. Sales Amy Piper. Sales Chns Silverman. France Mgr Jeff Honea. Sales JAmy Taff. Soles forth during negotiations when there has been trouble settling the contract," said Mary Slag, who teaches computer tech­ nology at Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools, and whose husband, Steve, retired from the Maple Valley School District five years ago. "They just want to make the community more aware of what’s happening." However, Pam Kihn, business manager for th? Maple Valley School District, said the ’.nformation on the sign is not accu­ rate. "They have not been working without a contract. They signed an extension of their former contract on July 19, 2003. They have been working under the terms and provisions of their 1999-2003 con­ tract." she said. "Also, approximately 50% of the teachers and 30% of the sup­ port staff received experience or step increases. Experience steps are approxi­ mately 5.3% for teachers and range from 2.7% to 17% for support staff. "Also, when insurance rates increased effective July 1. the board held the teach­ ers and staff harmless. That means their out-of-pocket contribution stayed the same while the board absorbed the extra cost of the premium." said Kihn. "That part of the agreement expires in November. They will either have to have a new contract in place by that time or negotiate that part of the agreement again." Kihn said that progress is being made in contract negotiations. "We’ve made it through language issues," she said. "Our next negotiation meeting is scheduled for Friday. Aug. 20. Slag said she hopes a new contract agreement is reached soon. "I hope we each some .type of settle­ ment soon. There is so much strain when things are unsettled." Maple Valley Schools are tentatively Bring your special event BECAUSE WE CAN! j is a Family Support Staff Personnel have created a sign counting the number of days teachers and support staff have been without a new contract and posted it at the comer of Nashville Highway and Mason Road next to Maple Valley High School and the Maple Valley School District Administration office. "The teachers and support staff created the sign and asked if they could post it on our piupenv. They’ve used our property over the years to have bonfires, and so scheduled to resume classes Monday. Aug. 30. Do you B know why we soy " we hove Barry County s = 1 Rated Service Dept'’ Exceeding Expectations cials and others." To find out more, call Barry-Eaton Health Connections at 1-800-553 2565, or visit www.barryeatonhealth.org. Teachers, support staff post sign for the times ___ tc mcckcr@iscry.Dcl pay per office visit and a co-pay of S5-S10 for prescription medication. To be eligible for the program, a person must: • Meet Income requirements; • Be a resident of Barry County or Eaton County; • Call in prior to visiting the clink to get enrolled in the program; • Have no health care coverage; and • Be an adult between the ages of 19 and 64 (children and seniors would most likely qual­ ify for Medicaid or Medicare coverage and would be referred to the appropriate program. Barry-Eaton Health Connections is a serv­ ice of thee Barry-Eaton District Health Department in partnership with the BarryEaton Health Plan. It is made possible through the generous financial support of the Barry-Eaton Health Plan and a combination of federal fands. Medicaid payments, client fees, giants and donations. "Barry-Eaton Health Connnections will provide vital primary care initially to more than 1.000 qualified residents and hopefully more in the future." said Dr. Kimberly J. Norris, a loal ophthalmologist and president of the Barry-Eaton Health Plan. "This impor­ tant initiative would not have become a reaiity without the commitment and collaboration of many community partners, including, health care providers, hospitals, elected offi­ photos to us for quality, ' Tradition ULHUMf McnAWtdireS Tut Ttaifairae ScMdoy tfM nocn stmaunu MonS Tta Ttiu8Ffl85 professional processing. J-Ad Graphics — PRINTING ----- 3PUM North of Hastings on M-43 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-08-12.pdf 0eb78e2e5ec29052b8d9219002b6f508 PDF Text Text ‘ The Hastings HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRMY 1715 CHURCH ST HAS1MGS Ml ♦S'lM-im Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. August 12. 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 33 PRICE 5OC Farmland preservation millage to go to the voters by David T. Young A new face in the Gun Lake neighborhood Work on the new Bay Pointe Inn at Gun Lake has been proceeding apace, and the new facility is starting to look like a hotel end restaurant ccmplex The new building replaces the old historic Bay Pointe Restaurant, which was razed last winter. The I xe Powers family, new owners, say they hope to have the inn and eate.-y ready to go by early fall. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Editor Fresh from passing two millage proposals in the Aug. 3 primary. Barry County voters will be asked in the Nov. 2 general election to approve a half-mill request for 10 years farm­ land preservation. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning vexed 7-1. which Chairman Jeff Mackenzie dissenting, to place the question on the ballot to “let the voters decide.” A special Agriculture Preservation Board has been working on farmland preservation issues since December 2002. and finally its members have come to the conclusion that funding will be necessary to accomplish the goals. This conclusion was confirmed by results of a survey returned in July by 217 See FARMLAND, page 15 Ex-Hastings man killed in Afghanistan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Two Hastings teenagers are grateful they had several weeks of quality time with their father before he was deployed to Afghanistan July 14 with members of his Army National Guard unit But. then the terrible news came last Saturday evening. Staff Sgt. Craig W. Cherry, son of Jill and Donald Turner of Hastings and father of Daniel Cherry, 14. and Kaitlyn Cherry. 13. of Hastings, had been killed in action by Taliban militants earlier that day. His death occurred while on security patrol in a remote area in the Afghanistan province of Ghazni, according to Associated Press HMMni of renewable eaagy. Mtanteote rips are located sexi tote fate* ate te tauter, looted la te ate tateahriUte Ibe sysaetn waa loaded by gate teat te Baaqy Office of te Mkhipa Dapraaat of Labor A Energy ate te UA tya aaa tf Energy tad te tery n m t -t-—1, «'------- - ------ r---- pacxac oinner □crore enjoying an ice uuuii aadae. For more informauoo or dirertioaa, call (249) 721-4190. Cancer survivors' potluck planned The Barry County Cancer Support Group is planning a potluck at 6 pun. Friday. Aug. 13. atiyden Park. The eurt at the annua) “Relay for Life" event wilt be at 3 pjn that day. Families and friends of cancer sur­ vivors are invited to bring a dish to pass, chain and their own beverages. Hotdogs and table service will be provided. Tyden Part, by local ordinance, does not allow alcoholic beverages. More NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 reports. Craig Cherry, 39, lived in Hastings from about 1987 to 1996. He is remembered locally as a creative, nice guy who was a hard worker. Prior to his deployment, be had most recently resided in Winchester. Va. with his wife. Donna, and eight-monthold son. Charles. Craig is thought to be the first soldier with direct Barry County ties to be killed in action during the war on terrorism. When Craig left for Afghanistan. Daniel had an uneasy feeling that his father would not return. “Your father died a hero. He was defend­ ing our country, protecting all of us.” a U.S. Army representative from Ft. Custer told Daniel and Kaitlyn Saturday night, accord­ ing to the teens’ maternal grandmother Barb Benner, of Hastings, who also is a long-time friend of Jill Turner. Jill, who could not be reached by the Banner, left Monday afternoon for Virginia where visi­ tation is set for today and funeral services are Friday for her son. Meanwhile, in Hastings, a memorial service was held Tuesday night in honor of Craig at Saints Andrew and Matthias Anglican Church, where Daniel and Kaitlyn regularly attend. The service was held at the children’s request and was con­ ducted by Father David Hustwick. The church has set up an education fund for the children through Edward R. Jones. Craig “loved his kids,” Benner said. Daniel will be entering Hastings High School next month, and Kaitlyn is an eighth-grader at Hastings Middle School. When Craig lived in Hastings, he worked at various times for Viatec, as manager of Subway, as a salesman for WBCH Radio and for the Army Rational Guard in Grand Rapids. Later, he worked for the National Guard in Holland and Big Rapids. See SOLDIER, page 2 Staff Sgt. Craig Cherry Wells to monitor 3 possibly contaminated sites by Heather Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council has received several requests for permission to install groundwater monitoring wells within public street rights-of-way. One request is from Hopp Environmental. Pittsboro, N.C.. to allow installation of a well at the comer of Church and Thom streets to monitor possible contamination from the Admiral gas station on North Broadway. Dave Hopp of Hopp Environmental refused to answer any questions about any contami­ nation. He referred the Banner to the Admiral Corporate office, which referred calls to Admiral’s press relations office, which did not answer the phone. The second request is from the American Hydrogeology Corporation of Portage to allow two wells to be placed on Court Street and one to be placed on Center street to exam­ ine possible contamination from the Shell gas station on Green Street. t When contacted. Mick Lyfch. project man­ ager from AHC. said. “Although there is always some ground water contamination at any gas station built before 1990, the Shell Station on Green Street has only moderate amounts of ground water contamination and no contamination to the drinking water in the surrounding area. Walters-Dimmick Petroleum (owner of the gas station) is con­ cerned about any contamination and asked us to put in the monitoring wells as part of their general clean-up procedures on all their sta­ tions.” The City Council has approved installation of many such wells on public lands and with­ in the city’s rights-of-way in the past The wells are typically located in the curb lawn areas or in the sidewalks, depending on the location of the conflicting utilities. The wells are flush mounted to the lawn or concrete and are only noticeable as a metal cover eight to 12 inches in diameter. In the past, the council has required removal and closure of the well along with restoration of the grass or concrete following the well’s useful life. In other business Monday evening. the City Council: See CITY COUNCIL, pg. 17 Mike Sweeney new principal at St. Rose School by Marcie Westover Staff Writer St. Rose School will welcome new princi­ pal Mike Sweeney this fall. Sweeney % fills the position vacated by Karen Myers, who elected to go back into the Before coming tc the Hastings area. Sweeney lived in a variety of unique areas “I’m originally from Boston, but I lived much of my adult life in Seattle." he said. After his work in Seattle, he made a move to the Ivory Coast in Africa where he taught high school. classroom. “Four years ago. when the country (in West With 17 years of experience in the field of Africa) was in the inidst of political turmoil... education. Sweeney is getting everything we departed al the end of the school year." ready for the start of the school year. Sweeney said. Sweeney earned his bachelor’s and mas­ After that he and his wife. Meaghan. w ho is ter's degree in history from the University of also a teacher, moved to the Chicago area. Washington in Seattle, then returned to “My wife is from the Chicago area, so she Boston to earn his teaching credentials from interviewed al Sacred Heart Schools, which is Northeastern University. Over the last three t ________________________________________ an independent private school, in Chicago." years he has earned credits for his administrative certification from Lewis University HR*7ie said. “And she found a job there, and then Chicago ■I quickly followed * -• :• “” suit. Sweeney said he has taught in a variety of After seeing an advertisement for the posi­ educational sellings in both urban and rural tion at St. Rose on the National Catholic Education Association website. Sweeney applied and the “rest is history.” areas. Sweeney also furthered his worldly experi­ ence when he taught Latin American studies at a private high school in Mexico. Now Sweeney and his family, which includes 16-month old Margaret, are looking to make the Barry County area their home. Sweeney said there are many similarities to St. Rose and a school in rural Oregon where he was principal. Sweeney has been able to showcase his world experiences to students in the class­ rooms. through units about art and music in West Africa, something he says he may be able to bring to the students at St. Rose. Sweeney said the students enjoy learning about Africa and many are surprised about the similarities they have with their peers across the ocean. Now Sweeney is working on getting the sense of the school and gearing up for the fir-i day of school on Thursday. Sept. 9. Mike Sweeney �P*e> 2 - Thursday. August 12. 2004 - Th, Hastings banner SOLDIER, continued from page 1 Steve Radant of WBCH Radio remem­ bers Craig as an “ambitious, young guy, try­ ing to get a career going. “He was a nice guy, a hard worker.” Radant said, estimating that Craig worked for the Hastings station about 18 months in the 1980s. Craig was in the U.S. Army Reserve dur­ ing the time he worked at WBCH, and Radant recalled that Craig looked forward to his "Guard Weekends." A former Hastings Jaycee. Craig had been a volunteer worker at the Jaycees Haunted House to help raise funds for the group's community service projects. Craig joined the U.S. Army after gradu­ ating from high school in Virginia Beach. He had been scheduled to retire from the Army National Guard in six months, but when he was deployed to Afghanistan, he was told he would be there for 18 months to two years. "He really believed you should serve your country,” Benner said. On a personal level, she said, Craig had a great “dry” sense of humor and loved to tease. “He really loved life,” Benner said. "He was a really nice guy. “He loved to read. He was very clever, handy with his hands.” Craig also was a Star Wars fan. His step-father, Donald Turner, said the U.S. Army has not yet told the family about the details relating to Craig's death. He said news reports have been conflicting. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Trail Association plans hike Aug. 7 The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Thil Association is spoosoring a hike beginning al 9 ajn. Saturday. Aug. 7. The hike will pass through the Barry State Game Aiea. It is a 3.1-mile hike ora flat terrain through woods, mead­ ows. fields and country roads. It will take about 2 1/2 hours to complete the shuttle and hike. Hikers will meet at 9 a-tn. at the Chief Noonday Trailhead. Long pants are tug­ ger ted. Prom the intersection of Stale Street and Broadway in Hastings, go west on State Street for 2-3 miles. Go straight onto M-43 for 0. 3 miles. Stay straight to go octo M-179 (Chief Noonday Road). Go 5.4 miles to the nop sign on Yankee Springs Road. Go straight on M-179 tor 0.4 miles. The parking lot is co the north side of the road. For more information, call Jetty Pattok at 269-945-5443. Class reunion set for Summerfoat The Hastings High School Class of 1954 will have its 50th class reunion Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28 during Summerfoat weekend. The class will have a casual gathering at the new YMCA Camp Algonquin from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. Aug. 27. Anyone who was in high school with fas class is invited to come to the camp and visit with memben of the '54 dan. Those who know of anyone who might want to attend are aaked to share fas announcement with them. Light refreshments will be served and a free-will donation win be taken. The Clan of *54 win have a golf out­ ing Saturday, Aug. 28, at Mulberry Fore in Nashville rod a dinner in the evening, also at Mulberry Fore. Invitations have been sent to those who are 1954 Hastings High School gradu­ ates. Two ‘Whizbang!’ sessions planned Two "WhizBang!" training opportunities are available laser this month for area small business owners and others who want to learn how to explode their sales ordelira front-line customer service. Speaker Bob Negen. who founded fa Mackinaw Kite Co. in 1981, will teach eight ways to gain customer loyalty, five ways to get a flood of new customers for almost no money and other tricks. The first workshop is “Explode Your Sales!," from 5:30 to 9 pm. Wednesday, Aug. 25. The workshop will be held in the Barry County Commission oa Aging. 320 West Woodlawn in Hastings. Then on Thursday morning, Aug. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, he will lead "How to Deliver WhizBang! Froot-line Customer Service" workshop. The cost is $69 for each workshop or $120 for both workshops. Card carrying leadership alumni pay $59 for one work­ shop or $100 for both. Call Nancy Goodin, director of Leadership Barry County at 269-945-2454 for additional information or to register. Longbow shoot at Charlton Park The Michigan Longbow Association will have its second annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park Friday through Sunday. Aug. 13-15. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational is in its 20th year, while the invitational is cele­ brating its 21st anniversary and Chartton Park is its sew kratina The competition previousiy na» oeen neiu in Mannan, sngnoo, Berrien Springs aad Gran Lake. The imtatiaail is a weekend M of longdow snoouag, DToysmg tDs nonoMi archery vendors’ displays, eating and caanuoing wife other longbow emkmfato. These wih be Aootmg events for ah *n aad akill levels. Aneadees can participate in fa Silver Arrow Shoot - based oa fa Kotin Hood” nyie tournament; die Clout Shoot - a dietana and accmacy event; three 3D comes for fin or competition, er ay fair Mud one of the ryo turkey novelty shoots. There ia a nnge tet up just for fa young longbow shooters. Camping is $6 per night before Thanday and $6 for the weekend. There is a SS per adult gam fee for fa weekend. Three ere a variety of charges for taking pert in fa abootmg competitions and activities. City Bank earn 5 star rating again As bank profits are readwig historic highs, Hastings City Bank is said Io be proving there's more to banking fast prof­ its after earning a 5-star rmiag,bmmd aba complex formula fat factors in a host of relevant data. Tim data includes, but is not limited to capital safety levels, quality of loan portfo­ lio, ability to meet obligations, tietoaic per­ formance and, of course, profitability. The rating is breed on an evaluation of Hastings City Bank's most recent flare risl data filed by Hastings City Brek with fed­ eral regulators and analyzed by BauerFinancial Inc., Cotai Gabies, Fla. This Is fa 39th consecutive time Hastings City Bank has achieved fas top 5-star rat­ ing from the finn. Being prantKHc is important, dm jOW of fa industry is profitable,” said Karen Dorway, president of fa research firm. •What sets Hastings City Bank apart from the others is its adhe.trace to basic values and the highest standards. That's what enables Hastings City Bank to achieve a top rating time and again, its commitmcM to its community and customers is apparent in its day-to-day operations. * Heatings Chy Brek has been a financial Reward lor ns nogMxn ana mentis tor 118 yean. Established In 1886. It onentiy operates through six offices, located in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland. BauerFinancial lac. is the natiook lead­ ing independent bank rating firm, k has been reporting on and analyzing fa per­ formance of V.l banks, thrifts and credit unions since 1984. Chamber planning pig roast Aug. 19 Members and non-memben of fa Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to the organization's 19th annual dinner on Thursday, Aug. 19. The event is bring held in fa summer this year instead of fa fell aad a "tropical pig roast" is fa theme. The new location fix fa dinner is fa Hastings Country Club. An election to select memben to serve on fa Chamber's Board of Directon and an awards presentation to recognize memben* efforts during fa past year are part of fa event The electron will be held between 6 and 7 p.m. Chamber memben who are unable to attendmay vole at fa chamber office that day between 9 azn. and 4 p.m. Each chamber member business or organi­ zation has one vote. Hon d'oeuvres will be served, starting at 6 p.m., and a cash bar will be available. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m.. followed by the award presentations. The annual awards include fa Brick Award, fa Chamber business or organiza­ tion of the year and fa individual Chamber Member of the Year Award Staff Sgt. Craig Cherry (far left) is pictured at Ft. Bragg. N.C.. last May, when he and other Virginia Army National Guardsman In the 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment. 29th Division. Anti-Armor Platoon were in training. The Roanoke Times in Virginia reported Tuesday, in a story by John Cramer, that "Cherry and Sgt. Bobby E. Beasley. 36. of Inwood, W.Va.. died when a remote-con­ trolled bomb destroyed their Humvee dur­ ing a routine patrol, according to the Department of Defense. An Afghan inter­ preter also was killed but his name has not been released. “I never thought this would happen... and it hurts. It hurts bad.” — Roy Cherry, father “The attack occurred on a dirt road between two remote villages in the south­ ern part of the province, about a four-hour drive from the 3rd Battalion's headquarters atCampGUyi'^ “The patrof pM^U^ver a bridge spaofring a murky |iMi nvM in the desert and was making the kjngteiimb out of a rugged ravine when an explosion tore through the armored vehicle,” The Roanoke Times said. “Cherry, Beasley and their interpreter died at the scene. “The vehicle's only survivor. 1st Lt Heath Phillips, scrambled to his feet and briefly took command of the scene until medics started treating him for broken ribs. “U.S. and Afghan soldiers searched the nearby village, kicking down some doors in their quest, but the bomber escaped,” according to the Roanoke Times. “...I never thought this would happen." said his father. Roy Cherry, of Windham, Maine, where Craig Cherry spent much of his childhood. “And it hurts. It hurts bad,” the Roanoke Times reported. “...|ioy Cherry said his son was eager to lead the younger men in his unit. “Unfortunately, he was the first one killed,” Cherry said. “My son, he’s one of the best. There’s no way around it,” he told the Roanoke Times. The Associated Press also contributed to the Times’ report. Craig Cherry’s survivors also include a brother, Dennis Cherry, of Falls Church, Va. Wamt embraces and special memories were part of Daniel and Kaitlyn Cherryh last visit with their dad, Staff Sgt. Craig Chorry, last month in Virginia. Craig Cherry, for­ merly of Hastings, was deployed to Afglianistan July 14 and was killed by Taliban milHants Aug. 7. Funeral Services will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchester. Va. In addition to the children’s education fund, memorial donations may be made to local VFW or American Legion posts. County Board grapples with road, transportation issues by David T. Young Editor Transportation and road issues took up a lot of the County Board of Commissioners’ time Tuesday morning, as the Road Commission’s annual report was presented and the board adopted a resolution asking the state to stop cutting transportation funding. Road Commission Engineer-Manager Brad Lamberg presented the annual report, noting that most of the funding comes from a state­ wide gas tax and from townships. When asked if the Road Commission gets a lot of reque*. ts for paving gravel or dirt roads because of continuing urban sprawl. Lamberg said, “I would not say an overabundance. I’d say less than 20 requests a year." He also said funding for most paving proj­ ects is shared by residents who benefit and the local township. Commissioner Don Nevins said. “We’d probably have more tarmac on our roads if we had our own asphalt plant." Commissioner Sandy James asked if any progress has been made on the dangerous intersection at Heath Road and M-37, where Wal-Mart is located. She said she understands there were two traffic accidents near the inter­ section on one day last week. “I think we need to be pursuing that safety factor.” she said. Lamberg said the issue is for the Michigan Department of Transportation, not the Road Commission. “We'd probably have more tarmac on our roads if we had our own asphalt plant.' — County Commissioner Don Nevins “1 believe the state is looking into that." he said. “The MDOT’s been making a lot of attempts the past few years. They’re trying to be a little more responsive to local needs." The MDOT has taken suggestions of widening the road or adding a left-tum lane. Despite the concerns and issues brought up. Commissioner Tom Wing praised Lamberg and the Road Commission for the condition of the roads in Barry County and “for living within your budget." The board adopted a resolution opposing the state further cutting local transportation programs, Joe Blearn, director of Barry County Transit, said the state is thinking about cutting up to 10 percent of its support to local trans­ portation. on top of other recent cutbacks. “Federal support has been fairly stable,” Bleam said, “the state is where we seem to taking the hits." He added that former Gov. John Engler seemed to him to be “anti-public transporta­ tion, but (current) Gov. (Jennifer) Granholm seems to be on our side." “I know that here in Hastings it (the public transportation system) is used a lot.” said Commissioner Clare Tripp. The resolution will be sent to the state, but it’s uncertain if whether it will make any dif­ ference with the state, which is saddled with a massive budget crisis. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Agreed to a payment of $7,175 to Mejeur Brothers for home repairs under the commu­ nity development block grant program. • Approved the purchase of three chairs for up to $500 apiece for two desks in the admin­ istrator’s office and one desk in new Emergency Management Director Jim Yarger’s office. �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. August 12. 200* - Page 3 Michael Verus wins Flexfab President’s Award Matt (left) and Doug DeCamp congratulate Michael Verus (center) on winning the Flextab President's Award for the past year. Flexfab retirees, joined by Doug DeCamp and Matt DoCarr?. atoo took part in the annual company picnic last weekend. Michael Verus President s Award. shows off ms ' More than 195 Rexfab employees and their families. totaling about 660 people, enjoyed the 2004 Flexfab Picnic Saturday. Aug. 7. at Fish Hatchery Park in Hasting. The weather was cooperative! and there were many activities for everyone to enjoy. A major focus of the picnic this year was the presentation of the coveted 2004 Flexfab President's Award, which went to Michael Verus, a 25-year associate and maintenance supervisor. The President's Award consists of a crystal trophy, picture inclusion in the President's Award Cabinet and $500 cash. Always an added surprise for the recipient, joining him were his wife. Rica, daughter Megan, son Ben and Mike’s parents. Marvin and Patsey Verus. Fellow associates al! have the opportunity to nominate anyone they choose for the President's Award by filling out a nomination form on topics such as value for our cus­ tomers; quality, cost, service: quality of life for employees; and service to community. A committee reviews all nominations, recom­ mends the lop choices as to who best exem­ plifies the "Flexfab Creed" and the final deci­ sion is then left to the company's chairman/CEO to make the final selection. Comments about Verus were made by Doug DeCamp. FHI Chairman/CEO. Matt DeCamp. Flexfab PresidenVCEO and Bill Rohr, Flexfab HJL Director. Some of the comments were: • “Mike has a ‘positive attitude' whenever something needs to be done." • “Mike responds well and takes care of all emergencies.” ■ “Mike has a very good creative mind at solving problems and saving money such as the neon canisters, which would have cost the company done to $6000 but Mike was able to make them in house for under $2,000. the bias cutting nmctime for one of Flexfab's plants, to have it built outside it would have cost just under $100,000 and Mike and his team did it for less than $40,000 " • "Mike is a good listener, a good leader, supers isor and team player.” * “Mike has participated on almost every Kaizen Event” Doug DeCamp mentioned that with all Verus has done and been involved with inside and outside of work, be certainly meets all the requirements for the President's Award and thanked Mike for being a part of the Flexfab family. Previous Flexfab President’s Award Winners were also honored: 1996 - Dave Ames; 1997 - Brian Bowman; 1998 - Rod Ward; 1999 - Ken Sutter. 2000 - Tim Larsen; 2001 - Jim Toburen; 2002 - Chris Pierson; 2003 - Darlene Honeysett. Also joining the group were the FH1 retirees Marge Garber. Violet Curtis. Bill Keech. Fred Kogge. Hilma Brace. Ray Miller. John Price. Gerry Dyer. Jeannette OgdenUlrich, Barbara Standage. Winnie Yarger. Donna Knuppenburg, Wilma Leinaar, Rotha Murphy. Chuck Lindsay and Larry Plant Doug DeCamp presented the retirees with a check for the FH1 Retirees Club for their use with various events they have during the year. Two Fexfab retirees who had passed away this year. Iva Reigl-r and Vonda Richards, were honored with a moment of silence. Gun Lake village issue resurfaces by Max Heethub J-Ad Graphics Intern The Gun Lake Protective Association will talk about establishing Gun Lake as a village its annual membership meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 14, at the Gun Lake Community Church. The GLPA will collect information from the public for a possible proposal that the Gun Lake community should establish its own vil­ lage In the GLPA’s recent survey distributed to the residents of Gun Lake. 80 percent of the 550-plus responses indicated feelings that Gun Lake is its own community, and 70% feel that a village would be beneficial. Only 3% said “no.” About 65% of the respondents said they believe the idea of a village should be pursued, while only 3% say "no.” There was talk during the early 1990s of moving Gun Lake into villagehood, but plans were scrapped after its added costs were noted. An incorporated village would have to levy a new millage to provide services. Property owners in each area of Gun Lake already pay taxes to one of the four townships in the area. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Wayland and Martin. The GLPA Board of Directors has been gathering information to be presented at the annual membership meeting. Other organiza­ tions helping with the effort to gather infor­ mation include the State of Michigan Boundary Commission; Michigan Municipal League; the Law, Weathers and Richardson and Rhoades and McKee law firms; the vil­ lages of Lake Isabella, Richland. Lake Orion. Silver Lake and Wolverine Lake; the Woods and Poole economics and demographics firm, and Main Street Community Planners. No definite decision has been made about the Gun Lake community becoming a village, but the GLPA has some goals if the idea is put in place. The GLPA maintains that as a vil­ lage, Gun Lake would still be part of existing townships. Ordinances would be passed with­ in the village, and the village would have its own zoning. Residents would vote on village and township matters, and townships would still receive the same level of taxes from res­ idents. The village also would receive revenue sharing dollars for the state of Michigan, and would decide its own level of services from its citizens. Jim Riehl, president of the GLPA, points to the Gun Lake community’s large and expanding population as a reason for villagehood, drawing comparisons to the populations of the lake's bordering townships, Martin, Wayland. Yankee Springs, and Orangeville. "The population of the area within a half mile of the water's edge is greater then any of the four townships individually," Riehl said. The GLPA also plans to present a demo­ graphic survey calculating the average age of the Gun Lake population. The association will discuss how to manage the lake's grow­ ing population so it does not interfere with the Choo Choo the Clown was an added attraction for children of employees at the annual Flexfab picnic. lake’s stability. Weed control also will be discussed at the meeting. The major concern is the weed lev­ els in the channels of the lake. The GPLA wants to keep the weed levels low enough in the channels so that the water is still naviga­ ble. Other areas of discussion will include the growing concern over Eurasian Millfoil, a foreign weed that continues to be a threat to the lake’s ecosystem, and an improvement in water quality. There will be a lawyer al the meeting from Law. Weathers and Richardson to field ques­ tions about legal concerns. For more information contact the Gun Lake Protective Association at (269)-792-3573. A magician, "Magical Moments by Dave.” entertained children and even a lew adults at the picnic �P»B» 4 - Thurwtay. August 12. 2004 - Ths Hutmga Bara* America under Bush has squandered its good fortune To the editor: It’s well known what George W. Bush inherited from his father. A lifestyle of me rich and famous. A political machine rivaled by none. A brother in the governor’s mansion of Florida... Wing’s comments reek of hypocrisy Tote editor, I found Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing's comments made at the July 23 Fort Friday candidate forum most hypocritical. In the Republican tradition of Betsy DeVos. who says Michigan workers get paid too much money, and George Bush, saying outsourcing American jobs is good for our economy. Wing says he wants to privatize or outsource some county functions to 'make us lean and mean as a county government.' When Wing's Republican challenger. Jeff VanNortwick. rightly accused him of being 'tainted* against the environment by his Farm Bureau association. Wing says be makes no apologies for those ties, saying that accusa­ tion 'just stinks of hypocrisy.' His comment was based on VrnNortwick being a member of the Sierra Club, an environmental group described by Wing as "a left-wing liberal group". Wing appears ignorant of his own hypocrisy by trying to outsource county jobs while he is active in an organization, Fann Bureau, that is fighting to prevent the out­ sourcing of his own livelihood as a farmer. Perhaps Fann Bureau should abandon their fight to Hock out cheaper food from China. Argentina. Canada and hundreds of other countries and help Wing and other Barry County farmers become more 'lean and mean* too. While al it. they should decline the billions of dollars of government welfare they call the Farm Bill to help the U.S. economy to be “lean and mean"! Just think, if we would adopt Wing’s strat­ egy. we would have cheaper food, reduced budget deficits, and a cleaner environment. After all. according to Delta, Bush, and now Wing, being Republican means it’s all about money, not people. Chris Norton. ' Bellevue Don’t put your hopes on government lb the editor: . I enjoyed the 'new hope* letter last appeared last week and would like to make a comment about the letter writer’s hopes We as s nation will never be united. This country has such diverse opinions and beliefs that there will always be conflicting opinions. I am glad we destroyed Saddam Hussein and I am proud of our troops for doing such a good job. I am proud of the United States of America and really don’t give a damn wha: other countries think of us... The greatest country in the world. Even 1 lack confidence in our government both Iocal and national. and that's w hy 1 vote. I 'hope* that we could shed the radical environmental beliefs and drill for oil on our own soil. That way we would not have to be dependent on foreign oil. You know how the government can screw things up... I'm glad they aren't in charge of my health care. Nor do I wish to stand in line as in Canada for a procedure that can possibly save my life. Abortion is murder. God will judge us as s country for allowing this barbarism. Keep hoping on that one because greed drives these people. It is the responsibility of the parents to make sure their children are taken care of, not the government's. If s the parent's responsibil­ ity to make sure they do their school work and help them grow up and mature in the world we live in today, not the government's. Social security is a sham. I live for the day where I can take my social security money and invest it in an IRA or an account where I know it will be there and retire in confidence and afford to continue to live. If you look to politicians for 'hope,' then you are truly hopeless. . Michael Mills. Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there ere a few conditions that must be met before they wM be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Al that wH be printed Is the writer's name end community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, end names win be withheld at the editor's discretion for oompeMng reaeons only. • Letters that contain statements that are fibetous or slanderous win not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or critictoms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* win not be accepted unless there is a compelling puonc interest, wmen win oe oetermineo Dy me eonor. • Letters that Include attacks of a personal nature win not be published or wW be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue wifi be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Remember what he inherited from his Democratic predecessor in the Oval Office. In President Bill Clinton’s last Stale of the Union address, given on Jan. 27. 2000, one year before leaving office, this is what he had accomplished in the previous seven years and what he would be passing on to the next pres­ ident • The creation of 20 million new jobs. • The lowest unemployment rate in 30 years. • The lowest welfare roll numbers in 30 years. • The lowest crime rate in 25 years. • The lowest poverty rate in 20 years. • The smallest federal work force in 40 years. • The first back-to-back budget surplus in 42 years. • Declining teen birth rates for seven straight years. • A 30 percent increase in adoptions. One more month would have marked the longest economical expansion in American history and in 2001 we would have been cel­ ebrating three consecutive budget surpluses for the first time in 50 years. But Clinton’s term would be over by then. That honor would be entrusted to his successor. President Clinton was using the budget sur­ plus to pay down the national debt. At the rate the debt was being paid off, and with contin­ ued fiscal responsibility, the nation would have been debt free by the year 2013. Imagine: For the fipt time since Andrew Jackson’s administration in 1835, a debt-free America was in our grasp! The projected surpluses and the interest savings by paying down the national debt would give us our only real shot at guarantee­ ing social security. Medicare would be still be here when wave upon wave of baby boomers begin to retire. George W. Bush also inherited the good will of virtually every single American ally. Allies that would have walked through fire with us after the tragedy of Sept 11. Like the budget surplus, that good will also has been squandered. Atrogance and ignorance makes tad for­ eign policy. If we didn't understand that before single-handedly setting out to change the Arab world, we soon vUL At last count, more than 920 young Americans have sacri­ ficed their lives in Iraq, over 126 billion dol­ lars have bean spent, and more will be need­ ed. And fix what? A madman is behind tats. and all the juicy oil and construction contracts and our resources are in Iraq, the terrorists are will go to American companies. But at least we don’t have to share the glory or the money with the French, the Germans or the Russians. We get the “glory." Halliburton gets the money. Like any good friend would do. in a voice of calm reason. France practically begged us to step back and take a deep breath before plunging into war. Instead, we renamed French fries “freedom fries" and took the plunge anyway. Now. we are floundering alone in a desert of quicksand, wishing we had some friends with us Io state the awfid burden. Meanwhile. Osama bin Laden is still thumbing his nose at the U.S. And. with the help of the Bush Doctrine, we have managed to become al Qaeda's moat powerful recruit­ ing tool. On the other side of the world, another madman has his finger on nuclear weapons and continues to threaten to use them. But there is no oil in North Korea and feeding millions of starving Koreans somehow does­ n’t seem to fit this administration's definition of a humanitarian effort Are we safe yet? • 127JOO.OOO.OOO (1273 billion) American tax dollars. ■ ■ Al least 929 American lives. This war carries a huge price, but accord­ ing to the 91 Icommission's report it is also hugely counterproductive. If Americans were disliked before, we are hated now, even in bastions of democracy. The U.S. State Department daily updates advisories fix Americans no matter what country they are in still free. Their numbers are growing and we are incredibly vulnerable to be increasingly vigilant and in more and more cases, to leave their boat country for their own safely. Here at home, the threat level hovers consistently between "elevated" and “high." Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge warns of new threats or new twists Io old threats. But money that could be used in for­ tifying our defenses M the local level is build­ ing police barracks in Najaf or fire stations in Baghdad. Ask the mayor of any high profile American city if he feds like a sitting duck or if he or she is getting the federal dollars need­ ed to beef up local civil defenses. How diffi­ cult would it lie to duplicate the Tokyo sub­ way's 1995 sarin gas attack in the crowded subways of New York City? On a world-wide level, there are more ter­ rorist attacks now than before we inva d Iraq, with car bombs, truck bomba, human bombs. The target is always the same; inno­ cent civilians going about their daily buainess. It's not a question of if it win happen in America but when. .. .... . ;.foeu» We can sit around our dinner tables and blame George W. Bush far the terrible path he has led us down or we can blame ourselves for giving him the opportunity and the power. We sat passively on our collective hands while the U3 Supreme Court overrated a lower court and stopped the recount of Florida voles. By usurping the will of the American people, five justices, all appointed by Republican presidents, effectively appointed a Republican candidate as presi­ dent of the United States. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and the other architects of our Constitution were surety turning in their graves that day. The rest of us should have been marching in the streets demanding that every ballot in Florida be counted and our constitutional rights aa American citizens to elect our own leaden be Compiarmcy has a price and under this administration we pay it every day. Larry J . VanZakn. tt- -• nasungs e unonai inutscrcuOfiy Dias oemonstraiea JaSunasnaal luamav SanaJaavmaamAnman MAiMAMAaMMAM Tete editor: An tester writer last week referred so Prerideot Bush as an "ignorant ass.* Knowing that each newspaper's editor has discretion concerning the content of these opinion letserx, I contacted David T. Young io question him about allowable appropriate language before a tetter would be rejected or edited. When posed with this question, Mr. Young's response was io surmise that the writer was referring to a donkey. I believe -a . KA- w — s' . s s'----- w— '4 -fi- — mat mt. Toung supjecicu nimseu to lueoiogxal rarinnaliraiioa and is intellectually dis­ honest We had an imrjrating discussion in which he thought the term "ignorant ass" was per­ missible, but President Bush calling a reporter an "aasb..." and Vice President Chsttey's recent use of the “F" word would not be appearing any time soon in the pages of the Banner. I would point out to htet that these remarks were not made in te content of a letter to the editor and that distinction to sigmficanL He went oa S* say that in te letters my wife, Maureen, sends to te Basner, te always capitalizes Republican tafwita “iieruuute, ft> te lower tone (oops, 1 just made the same grievous error). He corrects these because te 'knows' her intent and it to not proper use of the English language. Fair enough on the grammar issue, tat his remarks to me reflect his bias oa interpreting U.S. Sonata Dobbin Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Sonata Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 2244822. Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (516) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional represen­ tative. U«Se Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Al of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment fine: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information fine tor Congress and ths Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Biritholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirlthofrfflBtmato.rnKhlgkh-gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. intent The Barmer serves as an important com­ munity voice and I applaud te lengths the publiter , go to keep their readership informed. Unlike otter newsprint we regular ly read, their allowance for readers' optoions to distinctive, particularly when it comes to article length. All prim media to vitally impnrtam to oar fundamental right of freedom of expression. So te opinion of Me Hamp that George Bush to an "ignorant an’ to protected free speech. The words, both individually and coL lecti vely. are not slanderous because they are subject to relative interpretation. Everyone to ignorant if compared imeUectnally to Steven Hawking, and I guess it to also permissible to refer to anyone as a 'donkey' from Mr. Young's perspective. Thus it comes down to this simpte concept of acceptability; either the Banner can use its editorial discretion wisely or it can print the following: Mz Young to an ignorant ass! But heck, it’s just one person's opinion. IEditorial discretion supplied by writer). Gordon Dudley. Dowling Is economy turning around? Politicians and economists are tellings us different things about the American economy lately. Some say we've turned the comer and things are looking up; others say It's getting no better or it's worse. What do you think? Ill “From what I can see it’s getting even worse. We need to get John Kerry in there." "1 think the economy is still in the tank, but it’s not getting any worse.” “My personal econo­ my is better, but I don’t think the country’s is.” “I don’t feel it’s getting better, but I’m not per­ sonally affected because I’m a college student.” Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 tewitate Haatinga Banner, Inc. A Division oi J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N.M-43 Hghway Phone: (268) 9459554 John Jacobs Rodwte Jacobo Picaktont Wca Pwodart Steven Jacobo SaaaWyrtiaMw* w 'NEWSROOM* David T. Itang (Edta) Brine Garat (Imtenf Piter) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns D——aS txsn Bremer Fran Fevermen Christianna Statier, Hastings: Allison Eavey, Woodland: Joanna Boyd, Hastings: Tteifamtev. “I think it’s getting worse. People have been out of work for so long they’ve fallen out of sta­ tistics (for unemploy­ ment)." “I’ve been working in real estate and prices of houses are moving up and interest rales are still low. Sales are going well. President Bush is doing a good job.” Sendra Poneedo Cathy Busier iwarcio tvbsidw Hester Read • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OmM ate accapM Monitor Houfh FMw SflOajn. toSOOpjR. DenBuerge Jonathan Jacobs Scott Ommen Rose I listen eramqam umk W ra ra » ewy Coht * •**•» <•«•" S29pary«aratowtM« POSTMASTER tend *Mw tfangMta POtaB ** 40O8BOBO2 SKonddMW^ MNto0np.M«» �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 2004 - Page 5 City manager explains sewer surcharge policy Often disliked, but effective coach is gone The news of Pennock Hospital CEO Dan Hamilton's resignation July 30 was bitter­ sweet for Hastings and Barry County. That's because Hamilton is one of those rare individuals many people could dislike intensely, yet admire him at the same time. A lot of people were very critic J of his Type A personality and seemingly “take no pris­ oners" style of doing business. However, few can argue on the negative side about his 18 years of fierce commitment to keeping Petmock Hospital independent from becom­ ing a mere satellite of the bigger health cor­ porations in nearby cities. It should be obvious that too many com­ munity hospitals have gone the way of small town banks, restaurants, retail stores and other services in that the bigger and stronger have taken them over, leaving them essen­ tially in the hands of distant corporate land­ lords who care more about profit than peo­ ple. Look at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, which still exists, but is a satellite of a much larger Kalamazoo hospital. Then look at Albion Community Hospital, which no longer eves exists. Tao other area community hospitals the* have remained successful and strong in their communities are Hayes Green Beach in Charlotte and Oaklawn in Manball, even though they face many of the same chailenges. The health care business has become very expensive and competitive over the past cou­ ple of decades, yet Pennock Hospital has found a way to continue to do what it does best — provide quality care on a personal level in a rural, somewhat less hectic setting. Much of the credit for Pennock's success in finding and continuing in its niche lies wjth the man who resigned at the end of last month. Under Hamilton's guidance. Pennock has added a physicians' center, recruited a solid number of young and capa­ ble physicians, added a birthing center, an endoscopy center, a senior citizens* retire­ ment village, remodeled the cafeteria and emergency rooms, and the list of accom­ plishments can go on for a long time. But the Achilles heel for Hamilton has had a lot to do with the same qualities that made him such a visionary and a great leader. He has been so driven and focused that he's managed to alienate enough people around him to have earned him plenty of powerful enemies. It was jjo secret to anyone paying attention that Hamilton angered a lot of Hastings citi­ zens and frustrated city officials several yean ago with his “slam dunk" demolition of five bouses across the street from the hos­ pital to make way for a parking lot He seemed oblivious to the alarm of people who feared losing their residential neighborhood. The Pennock Board of Directors seemed to understand Hamilton’s lack of public rela­ tions skills and deliberately has kept him in the background during sensitive public issues in the past few years, opting instead for more people-friendly spokespersons. Hamilton still wielded lots of power, but he was seen publicly only for feel-good photo opportunities, where be occasionally proved that he indeed did have a charming side. In the end. the way I see it, Hamilton’s continual drive and Type-A personality just got to be too much for some key people in the organization. His separation from Pennock was an inevitability, a development that had to happen some day. Hamilton reminds me a lot of a corporate CEO who made a lot of enemies while claw­ ing his way to the top. of a football coach who despite being disliked by players, the media and fellow coaches, knew his stuff and got results. Hastings and Barry County may not miss Dan Hamilton the man. but it will miss his vision and business savvy. Hany Doele is a good choice to succeed Hamilton as CEO. Doele has been on the Pennock team for nearly 18 years and comes to the job with experience and understanding of the hospital, staff and the community. I’m glad the board didn’t hire an expen­ sive consultant just to come to the conclu­ sion that the guy you Jready have on staff with the knowledge and credentials for the job is the best candidate. Best of luck to Harry. His success is important to all of us, the community as a whole. lentsno longer automatic 1 >1.11 by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer City Manager Jeff Mansfield gave the Hasting City Council an explantion Monday night of the extra strength sewage surcharge dis­ cussed in a public forum July 26 by Joe Lyons of Lyons Septic Service. Mansfield noted that almost all of the influent received and treated at the Hastings Waste Water Treatment Plant comes through the sewer mains from throughout the city. A small portion of the flow comes from trucked sources. All of these sources of wastewater are strictly regulated by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The WWTP requires testing of all inflows and issues permits to businesses eligible to dis­ charge the waste at the facility. Because of more stringent permitting requirements and the MDEQ's monitoring of the external sources of the waste, the plant is only receiving outside influent from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Hastings Sanitary Service. The city recently has implemented a new per­ mit process for all trucked discharges of waste in which all haulers are required to have per­ mits. regardless of the strength of the sewage. The standard fee for disposal of wastewater from any source is charged to all wastewater Barry County voters last week proved that being a Republican incumbent doesn’t always ensure success at the polls. The incumbent casualties in the primary election Aug. 3 included the county sheriff, the chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, two township supervisors and another county commissioner. The change wasn’t as sweeping as it was in August 1994, when five new commission­ ers were elected. However, the voters’ mes­ sage should be unmistakable: Don't take the electorate for granted, there are no guaran­ Fox News shows bias To the editor: This paper noted with concern how little coverage the television networks are giving to this year’s political conventions. Fortunately, all the cable news channels offer more complete coverage, right? Actually, a new study from watch group tees. The surprising part was the depth of the mandate for change in the primary races for sheriff and the board chairman's seat. Sheriff Steve DeBoer received only 34 percent of the vote in a three-way race and Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie picked up only 32 percent in a similar runoff. Each of the defeated incumbents can look at different reasons for the results, but there is one common thread — the dissatisfaction of their constituents. Each can claim lbw Media Matter', for A men ca finds that Fox News covered the Democratic convention far less than CNN or MSNBC. Well have to see whether Fox treats the Republican convention similarly. Either way, those of us seeking cor’dete and unbiased coverage of the election will have to change the channel on Fox. Terry Karcher. Lake Odessa voter turnout in primaries, which is always true, but the participation (better than 28 per­ cent) was stronger than usual. It is a real rhame there isn't much in the way of contests in the Nov. 2 general elec­ tion. There will be only two Democrats chal­ lenging Republicans for County Board of Commissioners' seats. Other than that, there only will be Bush vs. Kerry, the probate judge race, the state representative contest between Gary Newell and David Brinkert and a few township-level battles. We are indeed governed by a one-party system in Barry County. The danger in that is lack of accountability by incumbents. Yet last week's primary proved there's no sure bet, as long as the electorate pays attention and connects the dots. New public library will enrich minds - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics To the editor: I believe that a new public library would be very beneficial for Hastings and the sur­ rounding areas. Personally, a new library would mean new resources for the two children I baby-sit. Adequate space for books and media materi­ als would ensure easier access to the materi­ als that quench the thirsting minds of children that willingly seek out knowledge. Such desires should not be dampened simply because of a lack of funds for a new building. If we truly want to improve the minds ef our youth, the construction of a new library facility is essential. Amanda Hurless, Hastings Wertman Road is not a speedway Fra writing in regards to our gravel road. I live on a little short road that’s in between Cloverdale Road and Dowling Road. It’s called Wertman. It’s a very bad road with lit­ tle hills and it’s not very wide. Too many people (not all) drive this road like it's a highway. I know they say the speed limit on all gravel roads in Michigan is 55 miles per hour, but then I think people need to open up their eyes and be considerate of oth­ the past few years the WWTP has charged any­ where from a $5.88 per 1000 gallons in 2002 to $89.47 per 1000 gallons in 2003. These fees are determined by the strength of the sepcage received. All of the fees were for out-of-city generators at double the in-city cost per the res­ olution. In his conclusion in the memorandum. Mcnsfield stated. “The fee for acceptance and treatment of extra strength sewage is based on our best analysis of what is actually costs the city to treat the waste at the plant (doubled for non-Hastings residents to reflect the indirect cost of services provided to the water and sewer enterprise fund by other city accounting units.) We would not coolest the assertion that a vari­ able fee for treatment of such wastes based on the characteristics of the waste stream being treated is cumbersome and difficult to adminis­ ter (or understand for the customer). However, a case can be made that it is the fairest method of apportioning costs. We have been internally reviewing methods for recovering our costs for treatment of extra strength sewage for the past several months to determine if there is a fair way to allocate costs that is simpler for us to apply and the customer to understand. However, it does not appear that our current fees are nec­ essarily out of line." generators. Besides the standard fee, generators who dis­ charge wastewater exceeding the strength of 3 To the editor: normal household sewage are required to pay a surcharge based on a formula from the City Code of Ordinances from I970. The specific section of the code was modified in 1972.1994 and by resolution in 2003. The definition of extra strength sewage is based on the concentration of three composeats, total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand - five day. and phosphorous. The resolution also includes the following section: “The rates charged for water and sewage disposal service for premises situated outside the boundaries of the City of Hastiness shall be double the rales charged for such serv­ ices for premises within the boundaries of the City of Hastings." Accordingly the fees are almost always dou­ bled for disposal of septage since most of the septic tanks are located outside the city. A brief scan of the records shows that over ers who are on that road. We just had a traffic accident there last week, and, of course, when you’re drinking and driving, bad things do happen. I am a concerned person about bow badly this road is driven. I’ve lived here for more than 40 yean and it’s worse now than years ago. Now we have a few motorists who just don't seem to care. My thoughts and fears are about my grand­ children who live across the road from me. I Taking "time-out" from investing can be costly If you’ve been investing over the put decade, you probably have good reason to be confused about the stock market's performance. After all. from January 1995 through December 1999. the S A P 500 Index, an unmanaged index that cannot be invested into directly, gained an aver­ age of nearly 29 percent per year. But from January 2000 through December 2092. that same index dropped, on avenge, more than 14 percent per year. The market rallied in 2003. but results have been mixed in 2004. As r cks repeatedly move up and down, what's an investor to do? Fust, you need to realize that, over the short term, the stock market has always been volatile. But over the long term, the stock market has always trended up. From the beginning of 1926 through the end of 2003. stocks, as measured by the S & P 500. showed a compound annual growth rale of 10.4 percent, according to the market research Firm Ibbetson Associates. (Keep in mind, though, that past performance does not assure finure results.) Of course, your investment horizon may be a bit shorter than 77 yean. So, as you invest in stocks, you may wonder if there isn't some way to 'duck out* of the market during 'down* times. Theoretically, it's a great idea — but in practical terms, it's not really possible. Why? Because no one — not even the most widely known market 'experts* 34 can accurately pre­ dict when a down market will turn up and when a strong market will head south Consequently, if you take a 'break* from investing, you could miss out on some good opportunities for gains Warn proof? Let's look al some numbers. Suppose you began investing in the stock mar­ ket (as represented by the S A P 500) at the end of 1953. If you bad stayed invested until the end of 2003. you would have earned a 7.9 per­ cent ream. But suppose, along the way. you had pulled om of the market for short periods of time. If you missed just the market's lop ten days during that 50-year period — just 10 days — your return would have shrunk Io 6.74 per­ cent. And if you misaed the top 40 days, your return would have eroded Io 4.25 percent Want to aee a shorter time frame? Look at the 10-year period from the beginning of 1993 through the end of 2003. If you had stayed invested the entire time, you would have received a 9.07 percent return. But if you missed the lop 10 days, you would have just gotten a 4.05 percent return — and it you were out for the top 40 days, your return would have been a negative 5.81 percent. (All these returns exclude rein­ vested dividends and transaction or commis­ sion costs.) Clearly, it can pay to stay invested. Still, all the long-term numbers in the world probably won't make you feel better if you're dismayed over your monthly brokerage statements. How can you ease this type of discomfort? You can't control market volatility. But you can Hurd its impact by diversifying your invests,-m dollars across a wide range of assets — stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit While diversification doesn't eliminate market risks, the more diver­ sified you are. the less susceptible your portfo­ lio will be to market downturns that hit one asset class particularly hard. And there's one mote dung you can do: Keep your focus on the future and your long-term goals. Thai's not always easy. It takes discipline and real commitment to keep investing during turbulent times — but the ultimate reward may well be worth the effort. C2003 Edward Jones ask all motorists to please slow down on this road when they drive on it and to think about So, you thought record low rates were a thing of the past.... their own lives. If the motorists who hit those small trees on Wertman would have struck my big hickory tree instead, I am certain that someone would How does 4.5% grab you? have been badly hurt or even worse. Please slow down for everyone’s sake. The live you save may be your own. Frances Jelinek, Delton We are now offering unsecured, personal loans with rates as low as 4.5% (8.01% APR) to qualified borrowers. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE - BIC CEDAR Stop in and see us. We have money io lend! 338 N. Grove SL • Delton, MI 49046 HASTINGS O z t3 Ct a u n u z u x> ::m 1 Three-Bedroom Ranch Z Hastings City Bank $124,000(2409222) Call Tracy Baker 217-2078 BALDWIN- A ibon dme to vny from it all. AJmcni 3/4 at an acre. 2-bedroom. 1 I <2-bath mobile borne. Auodation Mart Irte-Uadcoaraawm available-Call Tracy Bate Im5 105 E. State St. Hastings 269-945-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice creem sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads “ Live Music - tawun. Based on a $5,000, 12 month loan, 12 monthly payments of principal and interest would be $434.97. Rates good until 09/01/04. Subject to change without notice. Subject to credit approval. Applies to new money only. �Page 6 — Thuraday. August 12.2004 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience rUASANTVlKW FAMILY CHUUCH 2601 Lacey Rued. Dovlia,. Ml 49050 Fewer. Sieve CXmueM (Sit) 751-3021 ctanrh pine Prayer Time Wednesday Bigta 6 30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 Soutb at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Youth Director. 945-4995. Church website: www. hopram.org Church Fax Na 269­ 8180007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bcsmett. Office hours, WedJThurs.. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. 8:36 aun. FirM Friday Holy Hour ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeflersow Father Al Rnuell. in.; Ctinfciiina Samntey 3JO-4:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 9JO un.; clasacs for Evonuf Swvka. &00 ,.m. twmomy acimiies 700 pjn. uv. Uatan or IJ. Mile Qau (ap> 2 Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11 JO a.m.. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 pjn. Pionerc Ch* (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr High Youth (Gr 6, 7 ft 8). Wednesday. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW* MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rl Rev 11:00 s*h - No WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31*5 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 2654. Wonhip Services: Sunday. 10.30 aan.; Sunday School. 930 bon aod Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit website at (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HL Rector Mr. Mme. Sundxy Vfanhip-8ajn.and 10 CNidm's Chapel am and Ntncry Available at 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE • Wonhip 10 ajn. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Rouell. Pastor. A nuiMoa of St Rose Cathobc Church. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 a_m-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasrings Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Mratoer CJbercA MrW-Mdr WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeMumer Sunday School 9:15 am. Holy Evening Prayer service. All services <*■ IJ-m Aitik BMe Holy Hour 8 xm.-M*s* 9 a.m. Senior Market). Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Doe Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Pastor Ryan White, Youth. 930 a m Sunday School for all ages; 1043 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 640 pjn.. Hming Service; 740 Woniup Services 8:30 and 11:00 10:00 a-m through Adah electives June Grow. Grow. August.. Family Night 6.30 pm.. Asrana. Sr md Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Office. 9484004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Prater DouRoacoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a. m. Fellowship Time before the God. Jan DicUiaoe leadiar Kid'i arrangements. 239 E North Street. Haslinp. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Amon. Nanon. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 tm.; Wontap 1140 Maple Lof Grange. Hwy. M-66 tomb of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073 San. Praise A Worship IfrJO ajn.. 600 Catechism Cateh-Up; 5:30-8:30 p.m Vacation Bibte Experience. Softball 240 pjn. Hastings Womens Club; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible Experience. Saturday. Aug. 7 Softball Tournament: 840 p.m. 1-616-731-3194 or 1-517-852-1106. COUNTRY CHAPEL BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Midngan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 ' 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 6I6-72I-8C77. Pastor Dime Doften Mormon. Service Tunes: Our Neighbors! (Philippines 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? IOOO ajn.; Wontap 1100 ajn.. 600 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CfflUSTlAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton PutorDamel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. SOO a t<M» I. Holy 600 p.m. BPW. 700 p.m. ^)v®ycoter8 Auooyfltous. R^DdResdxy. Aug. II - IM Cooimittee; 700 Stewardship p.m. Holy HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49058 ( 269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours arc MondayThursday 940 a.m.-Noon and 100­ 340 pjn. Friday 940 ajn.-Noon. 8:30 UVE! Under the Done Contemporary Service. 9:30 Refreshmenu. 10:30 Traditional Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday 9:30; Church Service 10.30 ajn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan may be made to Ducks Home. Aug. 7. 2004 while serving his country in Afghanistan. He is survived by his mother. Jill Turner and stepfather. Donald Tinner of Hastings; children, Daniel and Kaitlyn Cherry of Charles of Winchester. Va.; brother. Domis Cherry of FalIs Church. Va.; and father. Roy Cherry of Windham. Me. Services will be held at the Veterans go to load VFW or American Legion Boats. MIDDLEVILLE - AktosLucille Fonger, age 38, of Middleville. formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Saturday. August 7, 2004 at The Laurels of Sandy Creek. She Mrs. Fohger also worked for many years as Leo M. Spitziey GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH MI 49058. Memorials Unlimited. 600 p m Thursday. 930-11 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 Olive enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, needlework and her special cat, Annie. Olive was also a mem­ ber of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. Funeral services were held Monday at the Shaw Funeral Home, with John Smith offici- Hotel in the Cypress Cellar and a seamstress CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Craek Rd. 8 tm. South. Praaor QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH many years. She was a member of the Hickory Comers Order of the Eastern Star, Prudence Noble Chapter 4366. She moved to Norway Lake where she started the Sportsman Paradise Resort. Bubbles was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #50 in Iron Mountain. She enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling. She married Garren McPeake ouJan. 1, 1945 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1988. Emma is survived by her son Wayne (Shirley) Cuykr of Felch; five grandchildren, Gary. Cary, Wayne Jr. and Timothy Cuykr and Sherry Dixon and many great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by five sisters. Mabe). Margretta, Martha, Matilda and Marie and three brothers, Willis, George and Oscar. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6-6:30 p.m. at Tondin-Ross and Freeman Funeral Home. Order of Eastern Star servic­ es will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by O.E.S. #44. Burial will be in the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be estab­ lished. Notes of sympathy can be sent to tondinfu­ neralhome <& hotmail.com. The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is in charge of IFF. LAKE - Olive E. Arbogast, age 77, of Lee Lake, died Thursday. Aug. 5. 2004 at home. She was born July 9.1927 in Erin, Tenn, to Albert and Catherine (Bearinger) McMillan. She moved to Bank Creek as a child and graduated from Lakeview High School. She worked in production for many years at the Kellogg Company, retiring in 1985. Olive married William H. Arbogast in Bank Creek March 1.1947. he preceded her in death on May 22,2004. Surviving are sons. Larry (Mary) Arbogas and Garry (Nancy) Arbogast of Bank Creek; daughters, Mary Lou (O.D.) Collins of Bank Creek and Linda (Norman) Korn of Athens; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchil­ dren; brother. Albert “Bud” McMillian of Bank Creek; and sisters, Vera Smith and VERMONTVILLE - Lawrence A. Frith, Worship Service only. Quizzes* 8:30 Picnic. Aug. 7th. 5:30 pjn. 7 M pjn. Services far Adafa, Teem POWERS - Emma E. “Bubbles"' McPeake. age 95, died Friday, Aug. 6.2004 al Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was bom on Oct. 18, 1908 in Detroit, the daugh­ ter of the late Peter and Caroline (Christiansen) Sonicksen. Mrs. McPeake lived in Bank Creek for CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastmp. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff 940 a-m. Traditional Worship; 1045 a.m. Contemporary Wonhip. The 940 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. Nursery care is provided far both services. LAKE ODESSA - Leo M. Spitzky, 80. of Lake Odessa, died Saturday evening, Aug. 7, 2004. at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Mr. Spitziey was bom March 14, 1924 in Dallas Township. Clinton County, a son of Leo and Theresa Spitzky. Along with his wife, MaryAnn. they were former proprietors of Farmei *9 Tavern (Mulliken). Old Timers Bar ( ,N Ballroom and the Woodland He was by his wife of 53 years, Mar/Ahn x grandson. Wayne Wirth, brothers, . _ _ and Jerome Spitzky and his sister, A lice Each. Surviving are three sons. Thomas (Aim) Spitzky of Grand Ledge, Larry (Pat) Spitzky and Mike (Patty) Spitzky. both of Mulliken; four daughters, Carol (David) Kebler of Grand Ledge. Barb (Dan) Wirth of Westphalia, Shirley Goodson of Williamston and Marsha (Mark) Stambaugh of Sunfield; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five brothers. Robert (Laurine) Spitzky. David (JoAnn) Spitzky; Alvin (Rosemary) Spitzky, all of Mulliken. Phillip (Betty) Spitzky and Roy (Alice) Spitzky, both of Sunfield; two sisters. Joan (Edward) Schmitz and Wilma Schmitz, both of Westphalia. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge, with Fr. George Daisy, cekbrant. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Pallbearers were Jock Dixon, Pat Huhn, Man Kebler. Mark Pelfrey. John Spitzky and Luke Spitzky. Honorary bearers were Gail Goodson. Seth Spitzky and Neil Wirth. The family would like to give special thanks to Barb Ruid, his care-giver. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunfield S.P.Y.S. Arrangements were handled by BarkerLeik Funeral Home, Mulliken. a hoateas in the dining room of the officers club at the Air Force Academy before retir­ ing. Her husband, Cecil Robert Fonger, in 1969. a daughter. Marcia Lorraine Kerr 'ge Brooks, in 1997. and granddaughtcr-m-iaw, Robin Jewett, in 2002. preceded Mrs. Fonger in death. A daughter. Ella M. Jewett of Middleville, Fonger of Byron Center, grandchildren, Greg and Vonda Jewett, Troy Jewett, Christine Bates, Rich and Kathk Jewett, Jeff and Chris 5,2004. Mr. Frith was bora Jan. 24. 1920, in Vermontville, the eon of Fred F. and Margaret (Shetenhehn) Frith. Lawrence served in the U3. Coast Guard during World War 0. retiring June 3, 1985. He was a member of the VomootviOe Fann Bureau, Lifetime Member of the Vermoatvilie American Legion #222. 1255 F&AM. Royil Arch Cb^xer 171 of NuhviUe. National Aaaociatioo of Poatmaanrs and National League of Kenidge, Todd and Chandra Kerridge, Jill Schneider, Dave and Audra Lambers. Dr. Michael and Mindy Septer; and 21 great­ grandchildren sun ive her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. Interment He is survived by his wife, Marvilk (Lindberg); daughters, Patricia (Gordon) Swan of Coldwater, Barbara (Jerry) Pixley of Rosedale Memon a! Park Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Liilian frith of Grand Rcpids. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Robert Frith and Morris Fred ftith. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at Vermontvilk United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Smith and Rev. David Johnston officiafng. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontvilk. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Fred Klepfer NASHVILLE - Fred Klepfer. age 93. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, August 3rd, 2004 peacefully at Tendercare of Hastings. He was born the son of the late Jacob Klepfer and spent his entire life living in the Nashville area. Fred worked for several years on the Floyd Nesbit farm, then for Von West at the local feed mill for ova* 13 years. Through the years Fred became the pri­ mary caregiver for his sister Edna Ringk many friends and will be missed dearly. Graveside services for Mr. Klepfer were held on Tuesday August 10. 2004 at the Barryville Cemetery Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Augusta; sons. Russell (Sharen) Frith and Bart Frith of Vermontvilk; five grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren; brother, Earl (Arlene) Frith of Lansing; and sister-in-law, Charlotte. Further information availabk at www.prayfunerai.com. DaMA. Ctetler CALEDONIA-David A. Cutler, age 67, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Friday. Aug. 6,2004. Dave was a long time employee of Bradford White where he retired after 19 years of service as a supervisor of receiving and inspection. He also served in the U.S. Army and was an avid golfer. loved his family. Give a memorial -A -: Wren Funeral Home Home Page About Us .Annoiincing the launch aj out new web site that can go on forever wren-funeral-home. com A gift to the Barry Funeral Home Visit us on our website for: Current families being served Our Facilities About Funerals About Cremation Our Services Our Merchandise Advanced Planning Current Family Services Complete information on all our services Other helpful information WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway Hastings, M1 49058 269-945-2471 David C. UVm, Director Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call (269) 945-0526. Janice; and a aoo. John. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; his chil­ dren. Steve (Cheryl) Cutler. Trecy Cutler. Roxanne (James) Friend, Mark (Susan) Haworth. George (Janet) Haworth, Alyn (Mark) Meek. Anne (Joe) Sherman; his grandchildren, Shane Cutler, Jessica Coder. Paige Cutler. Amber Cutler. Jacob Older. Elizabeth Ellsworth. Evan Ellsworth. Emily Ellsworth, Sara (Jason) Geers. Matthew Rich. Jamie (Dave) Wilson. Melissa (Brian) Gunia. Ryan Haworth, Flirahrth Scott, Jacob Scott. Joreph Sherman. Grace Sherman; his great grandchildren. Count- and Taylor Geers, Hailey Gunia; his sister. Phyllis (Tted) Armstrong. The funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at the Stroo Funeral Home with Rev. Clint Cozier officiating. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers, cootributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association or Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Stroo Funeral Hone. Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly HUNTING PLUS 4* J-AdGopHi �The nestings Bvwer - Thursday. August 12. 2004 - Page 7 j I | POWERS - Emma E “Bubbles" McPeake, age 95, died Friday, Aug. 6.2004 al Pinecrest Medical Cate Facility in Powers. She was born on Oct. 18. 1908 in Detroit, the daugh­ ter of the late Peter and Caroline (Christiansen) Sonirksen Mrs. McPeake lived in Battle Creek for many yean. She was a member of the Hickory Comers Order of the Eastern Star. Prudence Noble Chapter *346. She moved to Norway Lake where she started the Spor.sman Paradise Resort Bubbles wis a member of the American Legion Auxiliary *50 in Iron Mountain. She enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling. She married Garrett McPeake on Jan. 1, 1945 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on May 29,1988. Emma is survived by her son Wayne (Shirley) Cuyler of Fekh; five grandchildren. Gary, Cary. Wayne Jr. and Timothy Cuyler and Sherry Dixon and many great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by five sisters. Mabel, Margretta. Martha. Matilda and Marie and three brothers. Willis, George and Oscar; Visitation will be Thursday. Aug. 12. from 6-6:30 pjn. at Tondin-Ross and Freeman Funeral Home. Order of Eastern Star servic­ es will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by O.E.S. *44. Burial will be in the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be estab­ lished. Notes of sympathy can be sent to tondinfu­ neralhome® hotmail.com. The Tondin-Ross i Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is in charge of arrangements. Florence Margaret Salik Jane* Lewi* RICHLAND - James Lewis, of Richland, passed away at his home on Aug. 6, 2004. Jim was boro in Cloverdale, on Aug. 13. 1947 the son of Walter and Blanche (Brooks) Lewis. He owned J. W. Lewis Plumbing. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Viet Nam. He loved io hang out with his friends, shoot and an avid viewer of the Golf Channel. His mother. Blanche preceded him in death. Jim is survived by his wife. Anita: children, Anna (Jeremy) Miller of Nashville. James (Melissa) Lewis of Parchment Brian Lewis of Hastings; five grandchildren, Jacob, Henry. Madelynn, Jack and Jordan; Jim's beloved dog Jessie; his father. Walter, sib­ lings. Phil (Marilyn) Lewis of Salem. S.C., Barb (Kart) Andres of Delton, Suzanne (Ron) Nash of Freeport and Marylou (Bob) Mackaluso of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews and tons of friends. Funeral services were held Monday. Aug. 9.2004 with David Mackaluso officiating, at Parchment-Redmond Funeral Home. Burial was at Prairie Home Cemetery in Richland. Memorials may be made to Paws for a Cause. Arrangements were made by ParchmentRedmond Funeral Home. • HASTINGS - Florence Margaret Salik, age 76. of Hastings, died Monday. Aug. 9,2004 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born March 7, 1928 in Grand Rapids, the daughter ot Benjamin C. and Bertha T. (Koodrateicz) Salik. She graduated from Delton High School in 1947. Florence worked for Sackner Products for 37 years, she enjoyed the Detroit Tigers ball games and doing work in the yard. She was a member of St. Isadora Catholic Church and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and the Altar Society. Florence was preceded in death by her par­ ents, seven sisters and three brothers. Surviving are sisters. Lillian Kathi of Grand Rapids, Dotothy Salik of Hastings, Irene Salik of Hastings; brothers, Joseph Salik of Alamo. George (Elizabeth) Salik of Phoenix,. AHa. Thomas (Donna) Salik of Charioted special niece, Ariene Salik; special nephew. Matthew Salik; and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, Aug 12,2004 11a.m. at St Rote of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, Fr. Donald Lomasiewicz officiating. Burial was at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to St Rose School or for Masses. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Huver’s united in marriage Meek-Winegar to wed October 9 I HASTINGS - George H. Hokanson. St. age 78. of South Martin Road. Hastings, died Thursday. Aug. 5, 2004 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Hokanson was bora on Aug 3,1926 in Parma, the son of John F. and Daise (Harroun) Hokanson. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended schools there. He was married to Alice M. Wolff on July 21, 1945. He lived all his married life in the Hastings area. He was employed at Clark's Inc. in Battle Creek and retired after 35 years of service. He enjoyed racing, motor bikes and was a loving busband, father, grandfather, great Rose-Shaeffer to exchange vows Wedding vows will be exchanged on Sept. 18, 2004 by Jessica Amber Rose and Joseph Robert Shacuer. Jessica is the daughter of Wayne and Julie Rose of Hastings. Joe is the son of Eric and Tonya Shaeffer of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School, is currently employed al Pennock Hospital and scheduled to attend Columbus Stale University in Georgia in the is a petroleum specialist for the 498th Med­ co (Medical-Evacuation Unit). GIRL, Emmili Faye, born al Pennock Hospital on July 28, 2004 at 6:41 p.m. to Christina and Brad Scobey of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Colin C-. bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug, 5. 2004 at 5:25 a.m. to Carol R. Dominguez and Jeremy Boogaard of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 inch­ es long. and nephews. , . . • uhuW hns Preceding him in death were bis wife. Alice on Feb. 25, 2003; parents and sisters Louise Trigg and Florence Doorbos. Respecting family wishes, private services were held with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciating Burial was at Warner-Stoney Point Cemetery in Castleton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a home.com). More OBITUARIES on page 9 BATS TH THE SIGHT Saturday, August 21, 2004 7 - 8 pm Back by popular demand. The Organization for Bat Conservation will be presenting their program. Bats of the World, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. See live bats from the U.S., South America and Construction. An October 9, 2004 wedding is being planned. fall. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and currently serving in the Army, stationed at Fort Benning. Georgia. Private Pint Class Joseph Shaeffer grandfather and brother. Mr. Hokanson is survived by sons. George (Ruth) Hokanson Jr. of Woodland, Bryce Hokanson of Hastings and Brace Hokanson of Carson City; daughter. Patsi (Roy) Phelps of North Carolina; five grandchildren. Matt, Eric. Traci. Andy and Freddy; nine, great grandchildren; brother. John (Veda) Hokanson; sisters, Thera Myers of Plainr.ell and Janet Barrett of Dimondale; and nieces charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- Jim and Becki Meek of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth to Adam Winegar. the son of Karen Ackley and Tom Winegar of Madison, Alabama and Nashville, MI. Sarah is a graduate of Barry County Christian and Wright Beauty Academy. Adam is a graduate of Barry County Christian and is currently employed at MCC Mr. and Mrs. Marcus and Christine Huver were united in marriage on Dec. 27. 2003 at Marshall United Methodist Church. The maid of honor was Brandy Casey, friend of the bride and groom and serving as the best man was Cal Casey, friend of the bride and groom. The bridesmaids were Rachel Blunt, cousin of the bride. Tens Wakley, friend of the bride, Kayla Busick. friend of the bride. Auttumn Cowan, friend of the bride, and Shannon Smith, cousin of the bride. Groomsmen were Matt Huver, brother of the groom. Wade Yost, friend of the groom. Brandon Bordner, brother' of the bride. Man Lodholtz, friend of the groom, and Mike Huver. brother of the groom. The flower girts were Libby Blunt. Cheyenne Blunt, and Shelby Smith, all cousins of the bride. Serving as host and hostess were Randy and Lynda Busick. The couple honeymooned in Jackson Hole. Wyoming and now reside in Nashville. GIRL, Jenevieve Louise, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 3. 2004 at 12.-01 a.m to Rebecca Davis and BiUy Holtrust of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 2.5 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. Bristols married 65 years Lyle Bristol and Kathryn Saunders were united in marriage on Aug. 14.1939 in Zenia. Ohio. The Bristols have five daughters. Deanna (Sam) Shriver of Crawfordsville. Florida. Sharon (Frosty) Bromley of Nashville, Linda Bristol of Middleville. Barbara (Al) Palmer of Hastings, and Marilyn (Brace) McWhinney of Middleville; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Lyle and Katey will celebrate with their GIRL, Katelyn Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 3, 2004 at 2:58 a.m. to Amanda and Steve Hildebrand of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, James Edward, boro at Pennock Hospital on July 27, 2004 at 11:30 pjn. to Dennis and Robyn Gerber. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 213 inches long. BOY, Justin Ryan, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 27. 2004 at 11:36 p.m. to Ryan and Amanda Castelein of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Rebekah Mae. born at Pennock Hoapital on Aug. 3.2004 at 837 ajn. io Stacy and Josh Storm of Dow ling. Weighing 8 lbs ' ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mikayla Morgan bora at Pennock Hoapital on Aug. 1. 2004 at 1:25 p.m. to Nicole L. Gilmore o, Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Junes.' born Bodey at BOY, Kenneth Chad, bora at Pennock Hospital on luly 27. 2004 at 1132 am. to Corie and Chad Curtis of Nashville. Weighing 4 lbs. 8.8 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Micah Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on July 27.2004 at 2:13 ajn. to Clint and Jill Messer of Gun Lake. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Linda Elizabeth, bora at Petmock Hospital on July 26. 2004 a; 11:40 pjn. to Brandy Stockham and Austin Ray of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. aod 20 1/2 inches long. . . BOY, Brayion Jacob, born at Pennock Hospital on July 31. 2004 at 8:11 a.m. to David and Ginger Sprague of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. family at a private dinner. U(K TO SCHOOL POKTHUTS Africa. Go “batty” with fun family activities. This to one of our most popular events. Don’t ata out Sign up today by calling (269) 721-4190 (w/credit card number) or mail a check to: Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 . Pierce W\ Cedar Creek ^LzJnstitute 701 W. Cloverdale Road Hastings, Ml 49058 *• GREAT LOW PRICE! Marriage Jjfienses Kevin Frederick Hoekzema, Middleville and Elisabeth Sarah Tenyenhuis. Grand Rapids. Andrew Curtis Koch. Plainwell and Tammy Lynn Burton, Plainwell. Harley Caleb Hanna, Zanesville, OH and Elizabeth Anne Scoville. Lake Odessa. William Grant Null. Delton and Tanti Rae for rculogirai education Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Muterspaugh. Delton. Joseph P. Judge, Plainwell and Maegzn Marie Holden. Plainwell. John Dean Patterson. Nashville and Sheila Susan Wilson. Nashville. Adam John Graham, Kentwood and Bethany Ann Amen. Hastings Eric S. Lord. Hastings and Rebecca Rae Seger, Hastings. Robert John Hilla. Middleville and Shannon Lee Chandler. Middleville. Richard Lee Burlingame. Dowling and Patricia Ann Kroll. Dowling. Brian David Milligan, Elkhart, IN and Jennifer Kaye Herns. Elkhart. IN. Tyler Preston Simmons. Battle Creek and Jamie Marie Eckhart. Banle Creek. Yancy James Hobert. Hastings and Brandi Michelle Still. Hastings. Pennock Hospital on July 29, 2004 at 1003 pjn. to James and Tammy Jacdbs of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. HASTINGS (West M-43) �Pag> 8 - Thursday, August 122004 - The Hastings Banner Work continues on M-50. but still traffic is totally eastbound on the north side of the road. Progress has been made to the point where the south half seems to be al.1 gravel on which the construction trucks can drive, Flagmen were on the job last Thursday directing slop and go traffic from Jordan Lake Road east to a point beyond the cemetery. The Patsy Cole and Carol and Ed Reiser serve pancakes to SWriey Morris and dozens of other breakfast customers. tarvia was being pulverized in place with plenty of dust. On that day, the Dairy Queen and O’Mara’s produce business were those most inconvenienced. The Two Seasons greenhouse is closed for 2004. We hope they return in spring 2005. Theirs is a fun place to visit, with its wide variety of bedding plants, hanging baskets and bushes. The Garlinger-Gerlinger family reunion will be held Sunday. Aug. 22. in the dining room of First Congregational Church on Fourth Avenue. This is one family, but upon arrival from Germany, some spelled the name one way and others used a different spelling. Members attending are invited to bring pho­ tos. trace their ancestors and relate stories of any recent trips. Children are invited to play in the park. People in United Methodist churches in this area perhaps have had some indirect notice that they will liave a new bishop come Sept. I. Bishop Linda Lee has held one epis­ copal term in Michigan. She is now to serve in Wisconsin for the next eight years. Bishop Jonathan Keaton is coming to Michigan from East Ohio, where he has served since 1996. West Michigan conference had nominated two for the episcopacy, the Rev. Lynn PierFitzgerald and the Rev. Jerry DeVine, who is Native American. Each withdrew during the lengthy voting process in Davenport, Iowa, recently. The new Michigan bishop is a grad­ uate of Philander Smith College in Little Rock. Ark., in 1968. Garrett Theological Seminary in 1971, with a further degree from Garrett in 1979. He has served churches in Illinois before being elected a bishop in 1996. Carpenters have been working on the for­ mer Elfstrom building, building partitions or a new entry within the outer walls. The sign on the -window calls the new enterprise a “Barbery." There have been at least three bar­ ber shops in this spot since it was a shoe store. The Berlin Center United Methodist Church will be host for an ice cream social from 4 to 7 pjn. next Thursday, Aug. 19. They will serve sloppy joes and hot dogs, pie and homemade ice cream. An Ionia item states that the Lakeland Cooperative, of which the Lake Odessa Community Library is a part, reached a new milestone in June when circulation hit the one million mark. The director of the total l akeland cooperative stated that 1,009.441 items were circulated to library users in June. This was a 15.3 increase over June 2003. The Lakeland district is composed of 41 public libraries in west Michigan. The death of Eloise Titcombe, 76. formed y of Sparta, came Aug. 4 in Fl. Wayne, Ind. She was the stepmother of Kenneth (Karen) Oesch of Lake Odessa. She had raised her seven Miltarrng children alone before mar­ riage to James Titcombe. 1 An Ionia publicatlori'catried the obituary of CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZfiNlNfi_DRDlNANCE_TEXT_AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNEMP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, IBCMGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland wl hold a pubic hearing on August 18,2004, at the Rutland Charter Township Hal, 2461 Heath Road, HasMngs, McNgan, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 730 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed Hems to be considered at this public hearing rotate the following, in summary: 1. The amendment of Articies VI. VII, VIIA, IX. X. XI. XII. XIII, XIV. XV, XVI ANO XVII of the Zoning Ortfbence to provide tor the addition of language to alow special exception review tor uses similar In rhfwwr and intensity to permitted uses, or to uaes permitted subject to special excep­ tion, but not mentioned elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the propoeed amendments at or following the aforementioned pubic hear­ ing and to make Its recommendations accordmgiy to the Township Board. Written comments wii be received from any interested persons concerning the propoeed text amendment by Btog same with the Rutland Charter Township Ctork at the Township Hail at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing of August 18. 2004, and may fur­ ther be recatoad by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice Is posted in compiiance with PA 267 of 1978 as amended (Open Mootings Act), MCLA 41 72a(2X3) and the Americans With Dtsabdites Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township win provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signors tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or caBng the Township. Al interested persons are invited to bo present for v^mmonts and suggestions at this public hearing. Mswno RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Roed Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 Ronald HeintzelmaK 54, bf Ionia. Included amohg his survivors are a son. Shawn (Amber) Heintzelman of Middleville, who is one of five children, and sister Sandy (Kyril) Brown of Lake Odessa. He died on July 29. The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Lake Odessa Monday. Aug. 23 with hours from noon to 5:45 p.m. Blood is always need­ ed. The Summer Splash came with its own splash. There were several events on or near the lake, including a boat parade and a card­ board boat contest There was a report that one of the exhibition skiers had an .njury fol­ lowed by an ambulance ride. There were con­ tests for children and events for youth. On Saturday late afternoon, the local fire depart­ ment held it* annual chicken barbecue. With Highs of Indiana doing the grilling, customers were assured of top notch tasty meat to be savored along with baked potatoes, baked beans, rolls and ice cream cups. At the same time, the Kalamazoo Big Band was playing on the stage extension of the park pavilion. Their playing time came to a halt just when another musical group was starting near the beach. Earlier on Saturday, three blocks of Fourth Avenue downtown were blocked for the classic car display. Cars of many vintages lined both sides of Fourth Avenue and spilled onto the side sheets. The Licari building park­ ing lot was filled with the Corvettes from a Lansing club. Muny had their hoods were raised ao the experts could see all the new parts (or like new) on vehicles proudly exhib­ ited by their owners. The benches which line Fourth Avenue were put to good use this day. even though many owners had brought along their own lawn chairs . The pancake breakfast in Fellowship Hall was well attended. It helped to have the car crowd just outside. The announcer with the big bus on the comer of Fourth Avenue and Second Street made frequent announcements about the breakfast and other events of the day. Proceeds from the breakfast were desig­ nated to go to the Youth Center, which serves young people in the entire community. The proceeds this year totaled $900. Michelle (Cusack) Reiser and her committee members were in charge. They serves sausages, pan­ cakes. syrup r»nd variety of morning drinks. ^Innie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar To tell the truth Dear Annie: My close friend, •Jennifer." just turned 25. and to celebrate, she made plans to go out for drinks with her closest friends. The bar was crowded that night, and within minutes she wanted to ieave. She took us all aside and told us she was moving the party back to her house. However, she said if we didn't want to go back to her house, she would not be offended or upset if we chose to stay at the bar. When she left, half of her friends went with her and the ocher half stayed at the bar myself included. After an hour, I called Jennifer to see how things were going, and she told me she was terribly hurt that so many of her friends had not cared enough about her birthday to leave the bar when she did. I left immediately. The group of friends who stayed at the bar were singles wanting to meet people. Some of us don't have the opportunity to get out much. When Jennifer said she would not be offend­ ed if they didn't follow her. we believed it was OK to stay. Since that night, Jennifer has not spoken to those friends who stayed at the bar. I hale to see my friends split up like this. Who's at fault? — Confused in Connecticut Dear Confused: Don't you just love it when people say things they don’t really mean -­ and then punish you for taking them at their word? Jennifer should not have told her friends it was OK to stay if she felt otherwise. She obviously considered it a test of their loy­ alty - and they failed. However, since the evening was intended to be a celebration of Jennifer's birthday, the guests should have followed her home regardless of what she said. We say both parties are at fault Perhaps you can broker a mutual apology so everyone can be friends again. Poorgivers Dear Annie: My wife and I frequently receive requests from family members and friends asking for money for charitable caus­ es. For example, friends of ours are packing up their whole family and moving to a foreign country to do mission work for two years. They need to raise $100,000 to support them­ selves, so they are soliciting donations. We have three family members who arc doing a walk to benefit breast cancer research, and they each need to raise $2,000. While we agree that all of the causes are heartfelt and worthy, wt are slowly being drained by these requests. At first, we donat­ ed what we could — $20 here, $30 there - but the requests are so numerous now that we don’t know what lo do. We don’t have a lot of extra cash to pass around. The problem is, we feel awkward if we don’t make a pledge or donation. We don’t want them to think we are stingy or coldhearted. but we are overwhelmed. I appreci­ ate people's good intentions, but how can we gracefully decline without hurting anyone's feelings or being thought selfish cheapskates? - Cant Afford It Dear Cant Afford It: Don't worry so much about what others will think of you. If you can manage to donate a smaller amount, fine, but otherwise, simply say, "I wish we could help you out, but it’s just not possible right now. Maybe next time.” Repeat as needed. 'Home' humor Dear Annie: I am writing in response to "Crying Mother." who was upset because her daughters discussed putting her in a nursing home. I am 51, and for years, my daughters have told me they are going to put me in a home. One day while vacationing in Florida, I saw a big, beautiful house on a hill overlooking the ocean. 1 looked at my daughters and said. "If you're putting me in a home. I want that one!” — Living Happily in Michigan Dear Living: You have a cute sense of humor, but you are only 51. and "the home0 seems distant. Those closer to the event tend to find it much less amusing. Diseased date Dear Annie: I'm a 36-year-old bachelor who adores all of the bonding, caring quali­ ties in the heart of a good woman. The prob­ lem is that I've been afflicted by an age-long disability, an automatic date killer known as epilepsy. Recently, after a nice lunch dale at the park, my date and I visited the local roller rink. We were Hading away to some hip-hop tunes, when I had a grand mal seizure. I regained consciousness in the hospital and was informed that my date, in near hysterics, hud exited promptly from the building in embar­ rassment. Needless to say. 1 don't think there will be a second date. No matter how great a guy is. if he has a disability, women see him as a liability. What am I supposed lo do? - Hopeless Epileptic Dear Hopeless: Most women are actually quite understanding about such things, pro­ vided you warn them in advance. We can understand if you don't want to disclose your medical condition on the first dale. However, if you have frequent seizures, and there is a likelihood that you will have one during an evening out. it would be best to prepare your dale. People can handle more than you think. For more suggestions on how to deal with such social interaction, we recommend con­ tacting The Epilepsy Foundation (epilepsy­ foundation, org), 4351 Garden City Dr.. Landover. MD 20785-7223 (1-800-332­ 1000). Motormouth malady Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter from "Steamroller's Mom," about her 24year-old daughter, "Alice," who talks non­ stop. never letting another person get a word in edgewise. Partly because of this, Alice doesn't make new friends easily and never keeps a boyfriend for long. Your advice w>< sound, if her talking was a matter of breaking a bad habit. However, the daughter also needs to be checked for mania in bipolar disorder. Her mother's description fits the symptom known as "press of speech." which is often seen in that disorder. Many effective treatments are available. - Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D.. Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Boston Dear Dr. Gutheil: Thank you for your expert opinion. We appreciate the alternative suggestion. Here's more: From Ah inrdon. Va.: Has Mom considered the possibility that her daughter is hard of hearing! Some forms of hearing loss occur only among conversational tones. Hence, the attempt to control a conversa­ tion. As long as they are talking, they can't be missing what others are. saying. They may seem aggressive, but they avoid appearing inattentive or stupid. Mom should ask her daughter to get her hearing checked as soon as possible. Dear Annie: As a specialist in learning dis­ abilities, I feel that "Alice" may be struggling with an undiagnosed social cognition learning disability. People with this disability often have difficulty initiating conversations: main­ taining the give-and-take of a conversation; perceiving and interpreting body language, gestures and tone of voice; understanding how to begin and maintain relationships; dealing with conflict; and speaking appropri­ ately to different audiences (friends vs. doc­ tors, for example). People with social skill disorders must be taught these skills explicitly. This involves identifying the most troublesome behaviors, role-playing appropriate behavior and giving lots of positive reinforcement. Alice should have a thorough evaluation of her strengths and weaknesses, and engage in social skills training. - Vanetta Porth. Ph.D., Center for Learning Success, Acton. Mass. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. HO. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annies Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphic! PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PBBCBASES MB BEFIBBBCES MilEB MME MBT8ME CAHTB1 CBM 1 Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 “ « �The Hastings Banner - Thuteday August 12 2004 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Edward M. Benedict. Lost children in Carlton Township, Barry County HASTINGS -Edward M. Benedict. 73. of Hastings died Monday. August 9. 2WM. al his residence. He was bom September 2I. 1030. al Charlotte. the son of Robert and Beulah (Stemamam) Benedict. He was raised in lhe Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Mr. Benedict served two tours of dutv in the U.S. Army. I95I to 1954 and I96I to I962. Edward was married lo Michiko I'chida on October 24. I954. in Japun. lhe couple set­ tled in Hastings in I956. He was employed at Hastings Superette. Felpuusch Food Center. Bradford-White Corporation and (Xdsmobilc in I .anting. He attended lhe Hastings Church of the Nazarenc. He enjoyed woodworking and gar­ dening. Edward was preceded in death by wife Michiko on December 23. 1999: sisters Virginia Benedict and Shirley l-awhcad; brothers Kenneth and Arthur Benedict. He is survived by sons Richard ( Taffy) Benedict of Grand Rapids and Larry Benedict of Hastings: daughters Beverly Bennett of Florida. Diane ((*huck) Bradley uif Baltic Creek. Marge (Mike) Kesler of Hastings and Christine (IJoyd) Simmons of Kewaunee. Wisconsin: 14 grandchildren: three great-grandchildren: and a brother. Charics (Evelyn) Benedict of Hastings. Services will be held at II am. Friday. August 13. 2004. al Hastings Church of the Nazarenr vv ith the Rev erend Timothy l_ Oyer officiating. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Euncral Home of Hastings. Burial will he at Barry vide Cemetery in Castleton Township. Memorial contributions may he made to Barry Community Hospice. Charles Maynard Butler I . ('haries May nard Buller. 88. of Bdlev uc. died Tuesday. August 10. 2<MM. al lhe Hower House outside of Nashv ille. He was bom April 20. 1916. in Bellevue. Charics is survived by daughters Ann E. Haden ol Battle Creek. May Jane Hayner of Chicago. Susan K. Stibitz of Munising, and Nancy (Mike) (Mmstead of Bcllev uc: a special friend. Tom Stibitz of Munising: grandchildren Brom (Youngsook) Stibitz. Abby Stibitz. Kory (Summer) (M instead. Kyle (.Mmstcad: great grandson. Kenyon Olmstead, brother. Robert (Hdcn) Bullet of Nashville, and an interesting assortment of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife at 61 years. Carrie E. Mui v any Buller, his parenLs. Abram and Bessie Butler: sister. Helen Butler Gales; infant brother. Chester, and son-in-law. Bob Haden. Chuck graduated from Bellevue High School in 1934 and from Michigan Stale University, where he also received his reserve commission from the ROTC in the Cavalry. He entered active military service in January 1942 as a 2nd ijcutcnant Cavalry. 772 lank Battalion, and was dis­ charged from active duly as a VF. I.ieutenant in November 1945 as Company Commander. He landed in France in early 1945 and was in Austria w hen World War II ended. As a younger man. he worked in the family-owned Bluebird Flour Mill in Bellevue, l-alcr. he and his brother. Bob. owned and operated the Bellevue Milling Company. He retired in I97X. ('hack loved playing sports. He lettered four years in football but baseball was his passion, playing for years with his brother. Bob. for the Bdlev uc Independents. He was a long-time member ot Hamilton By Joyce Weinbrvcht In the lore part of June 1845. just inside the lawn line, in the vicinity of l^iwhcad l-akc. there cxxurrcd <«e of the more inter­ esting events or perhaps brutal crimes that has ever been perpetuated in the township of Carlton and when Wvxidland had its first settlers. I ben and there lived a man by the name ol'Jcdotham Freeman. He had two children. Alonzo and Newton, ages X and 10 years. On a certain day these two children came up missing. Mr. freeman staled that he had sent them in search of his cuttle and they had n<»t relumed. He was unsure of their where­ abouts. The alarm spread rapidly and the citizens ot nearby tow ns and places as far away as Kalama/oo and Battle ('reck joined the people of Woodland Township. Carlton Tcwvmhipand Hastings, together in lhe search for lhe young boys. The area where the boys had disappeared was hcav ily forested, with swamps and sink holes, wild animals and was considered lo be a very dangerous area for anyone, adult or child. A thorough search was conducted and for five successive days the search went on. with no traces o" the little boys lo be found. (>n the morning i< the sixth day. a very large crowd had assembled and the sixth day of arrangements for lhe search were being made, hoping lo search every nook and comer for some trace or fragments of the link* ones, feeling that lime was running out for the children and they must he found very soon. if it wasn't already too hie. There was conjecture lhal lhe hoys had been captured by Indians and were impris­ oned some place. On this, lhe sixth day after lhey had dis­ appeared. Mr. Freeman unexpectedly told the crowd of searchers in an emphatic lone, that further search w as useless and that they might just as well go home. Mr. Freeman was the first one to despair in lhe search for his sons. Among the 300 persons in lhe search party were l>r. William Upjohn, and HjX. Goodyear of Hastings. When Mr. Freeman called off lhe search suspicions were aroused in the minds of some of lhe citizens, some Icding that lhe youngsters had met with loul play. However, no legal action was taken against the father, who moved away sam after the incident. People of the area continued to believe that something terrible had hap­ pened to the boys. After Mr. Freeman died, it was reported that just prior lo his death, he confessed the crime, saying that he just struck one of the children with a hoc while in a passion of anger and killed him. He then killed lhe other child lo prevent him from revealing his brutal crime. He had sunk their bodies in the lake 11-aw head Lake. Carlton Tow nship. Section No. I3|. The death of Jcdotham Freeman ended the speculation at*nit the fate of the tuo children, but bodies were never found. Source: History of Allegan und Barry County, ISM): A History of Woodland Township. A.W. Dillrnback, 1911. Jonathan DeForest Camp on the Taquahmcnon River, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and story­ LOS ANGELES - Jonathan Deforest. for­ merly of Middleville, age 39. was called home to be with his Lord on Monday. August 9. 2004. in I zrs Angeles. Jonathan was bom in Grand Rapids on June 2. 1965. He was raised in Middleville and attended Ihomapplc Kellogg schools, graduating from Ihomapplc Kellogg in 1983. Jonathan was ven active in Boy Santis and Order cf the Arrow. He achieved Eagle SciMrt. lhe highest rank in Boy Scouts. He u survived...b>< his mother. JXwolhy Cowen: his father.' Harold Deforest <»f Kentwood: one sister. Marie Rivera of Illinois: maternal grandmother Maxine Howler of Missouri; niece Aleida Rivera << California: two nephews Estabnn Rivera and Daniel Rivera <4* C alifornia: uncles Ronald (Ruth) Deforest of Michigan. Richard Deforest of California, and John fowler and Don (IJnda) fowler of Missouri: and many cousins. Memorial service pending. Memorial at­ tributions may be made lo the American Cancer Society. telling with his family and friends, and especially with his grandsons. He was also a lifetime member of lhe Bellevue Historical Society and an av id reader, rely ing bc&v ily on bonks from the local librar . In the last few ycurs he spent time instill! .g in his granddaughter his love of gardening. His last months were spent al The Flower House, owned by his grandniece. Lisa Flower. There he received loving care in a axmiry setting. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bellevue Township Library or Barry Eaton Hospice. Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Cemetery. Bellevue, with I'astor Randy Stewart. Bethel Baptist Church. Battle ('reek, offici­ ating. Good friend. Ralph Robertson, will also share thoughLs. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. Ixhman Chapel. Bellevue. James R. Wolthuis PINE IAKF - James R WiXthuis. age 57. of Pine l-akc. passed aw ax Tucsdax. Aug. 3. 2MM. Jim was bom on August 10. 1946 m KalamaziMi. the son of Henry and Irena (Zomcn Wolthuis. He enjoyed flowers, birds, all animals, fishing and hunting: especially muskrats. Jim kned children and liv ing al l*inc I ake He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Richard. lawrcncc. John. Dav id and William. Jim is survived by sons Kenny and I kind Wolthuis of Kalamazoo; daughters. Irena (Scott) Bellman of Hopkins, and Daricnc (Ron) Spring of Florida: sisters. Mario Lmcy of Kalama/oo. Elsie (Bill) Kollarol Hopkins. Donna dkan) Chapman of Rockford: broth crs. Albert (Jackie) Wolthuis ol’ Mattawan. Paul (Barb) Wolthuis of Plainwell. Icrry (Jean) Wolthuis of Plainwell. Jens (Dori*) Wolthuis of Hickory (\wners. Daniel (Libby ) Wolthuis of Brooksville. Ha.; sisicrs-in-law. Betty Wolthuis of Kalamazoo. Pat Wolthuis of Wayland. Betty Wolthuis ot Schoolcraft and Sally Wolthuis of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephew s and cousins. A graveside sen ice was conducted Saturday. Aug. 7. 2004 at Prairieville Township ( cmclery. 1‘axtor (icrald Ixmgjohn officialing. Memorial contributions to Barry County Humane Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGore* Funeral Home. Delton. , Loretta Bilby HASTINGS - lorrtta Bilby. age H6. of Hastings died early Wednesday. August IL 2004. in Ihivnapplc Manor. Arrangements arc pending at Wren Funeral Home. (w wvv.vv rcn-funcral-home.com) Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. 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Ml 49048 The application is for the construction ol a 40x60 accessory building (ordh nancc 4 20(D) ol the Prairieville Towruhtp Ordinances it is to be used tor storage the con­ struction is on vacant land This property m question is zoned -R2‘ Single Famrfy and Two Family Medium Density Residential District Such other and further matters as may property come before the Ptannmg Commission for this meeting All inierestod persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on rtvs special land use permit applications at the address below Pramevtfle Township wiH provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the hearing upon live (5) days notice to the PratoeviBe Township Cteffc individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Pramevrfto Township Clerk Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mark A. Doster. Supervisor Prairieville Township Hail 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 oasnws Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Office manager for growing family medicine office. Preferred skills: leadership, personnel management, computer flexibility, bookkeeping, organization, positive attitude. Medical background preferred. Benefit package negotiable. Send resume to: Ad #128 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 10 - Thursday, August 12. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Bowne brings Chips home for some team building by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Hastings?" some of the members of the 2004-05 Central Michigan University Men’s Basketball team thought. “Why are we going to Hastings?" The Chippewas knew it was the home to senior guard Tony Bowne. but they weren’t all sure how a trip would help them be a bet­ ter basketball team when official practices begin in October. They learned quickly, as they were put through the paces of a leadership camp at YMCA Camp Algonquin. College athletic teams often spend time during the off-season on chemistry building, and leadership building retreats. The past few years the Chippewas have gone deep into the wilderness near Mio, Mich., the home of head coach Jay Smith. There the upperclassmen would run a Mio Boot Camp. After a tough 6-24 season a year ago, and with a roster this season that includes just five CMU letter winners, it was time to try some­ thing a little different “There are so many new faces on the team this year." said Bowne. “we have to try and build togetherness.” Bowne’s uncle. Bob Nida, and Pete Bannow have been running leadership camps at the YMCA for the Rotary, Hastings High School students, and other groups for 14 years. “Il’s not a how-to lead camp,” said YMCA director Dave Storms, “but it’s more of learn­ ing leadership skills through experience. You try on a lot of different hats, and do things you haven’t done before in a supportive environ­ ment where it’s okay to fail." The Chippewas experienced their share of Pete Bannow, toft, looks on as the Chippewas work together to complete the disc game, where they have to get from point *A* to point *B* by stepping only on a aeries of wooden discs. (Photo by Brett Bremer) failures over the two-day camp last Thursday and Friday. They weren’t failures like losing a game however, more like missing a jump shot at one end of the floor. Everyone was together to pick the person who missed back up, hustle down on the defensive end, and become the overall winners in the end. Nida and Bannow weren’t afraid to tell the Chippewa:, when their focus was off or they Keep the shuttlecock off the ground and get gold? Golf outings seem to be taking over the sports calendar this time of year. The profes­ sional golf season is winding down. I swear the golf courses I've driven past the past week or two have appeared busier than they were in June and July. We even just had our annual J-Ad Graphics golf outing at Hastings Country Club, lhe steak diner turned out much more pleasant experience than adding up all the crooked numbers on the cards for some of us. Every year the last place team gets some kind of prize, like a Gus Macker toilet bowl trophy only more useful. I’m proud to say my team won the tie-breaking handi-cap hole to edge our way into next to last. The group that finished behind us each received a shiny new Snoopy fishing pole. If I knew we were that close to getting free fishing poles, maybe I’d have sent a chip or two a little further from the cup. The joke is that, maybe it’s time for the last place team to put away their golf clubs and take up some other summer time recreation. I heard the event organizers talking about what kind of things they could give as the gift, a lawn bowling set, Frisbees, badminton rackets. With the Olympics coming up. one can start to think about all the different sporting events that are out there to try. The Olympics have field hockey, handball, baseball, foot­ ball, wrestling, weightlifting, and badminton. 1 thought the winter games had the best unlikely Olympic sport with curling. Even table tennis seems like stretching it for an Olympic sport, but badminton. Badminton is an Olympic sport, but golf isn’t _ I don’t get it The only other big time sport in America that isn't in the Olympics is auto racing. I can understand how it would be hard for some countries to put together a NASCAR team every four years, but if the Jamaicans can get a bobsled team in the Winter Olympics every four years why can’t Costa Rica put together a NASCAR team for the summer games every four years. I guess it wouldn't have to be NASCAR. Open wheel racing isn't nearly as popular in the U.S., but it seems to be more popular around the globe. According to the Athens 2004 website, 15,000 people will show up to watch the biggest badminton matches in Asia. That might not sound like a lot when compared to 106,000 people packing themselves into the Big House to watch Michigan take on a MAC school early on in the college football season, but 15,000 is a kx of people. Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, home of the Grand Rapids Rampage Arena Football League team and the minor league hockey Griffins holds just over 12,000 peo­ ple. The Rampage used to peek them in there, but the last time I checked the Griffins had thought they weren’t giving their best effort. They were also quick to provide positive rein­ forcement and tell them when they had done things the right way. The Chippewas participated in much of what the camp has to offer, the ropes course, scaling the climbing tower, a maze game, a blind walking exercise, and more. There weren’t any coaches or basketballs to be seen. “People react to stress the same way, no matter where they are. Whether its on the ropes course, on the basketball court, or in the work place,” said Storms. Friday afternoon the Chips had to work together to complete the disc game, which had the teammates crossing a patch of lawn by stepping only on small wooden discs, which normally support much smaller tennis shoes. The team had half as many discs as players, and couldn’t leave anyone behind before reaching the hula hoops at the other end. “I’ve seen it take three hours for a group to complete,” said Nida. “Some never do." The team struggled at first, some of the Chippewas trying to complete the task with one, or even two teammates on their backs. They came up with ideas, tweaked them, and every attempt went farther than the one before it until finally they reached their goal. One ttirg was for sure, the fifth-year sen- you. One might think that badminton has been around for hundreds of years. That must be why it’s part of the Olympics. Old English nobles must have strung a net up across a courtyard somewhere playing the game and added it to the Olympics years ago. If you thought that, you'd be wrong, well at least about the “years ago” part Badminton was just added to the Olympics in 1992. I’m surprised 1 haven’t heard anything about a committee to get golf into the Olympics. I’ve even heard stuff about people wanting to get poker into the Olympics, but nothing about golf. Golf is only one of a handful of glaring omissions. I can see why there’s no American -Football. Other countries wouldn't be near as quick to knock off a football dream-team, as they have been to top the basketball dream-team. Why isn’t rugby part of the Olympics? Don’t they play that all over the world? Where's the lacrosse championships? I'm sure those sports will eventually get their day in the Olympic spotlight, I just don’t understand how the game seven-year-olds play by tying a net to a tree and a stake, and batting around something which we call a birdie, and the pros call a shuttlecock, made it there first. confident out on the court, and maybe you can transfer that to the younger players. It's not quite something that can just be learned." The Chippewa players were abuzz about their first experience on the ropes course, and stayed up ‘til 2 a.m. Friday morning tackling the climbing wall in the dark. “I think the guys were excited to do some­ thing different for a change," said Pantlind. "We really didn't know much about (the camp). The put few years, the upperclassmen were the ones who had to come up with the ideas for what wu going on. so, it's nice to get some outside ideas." came wttn tne cqptmKC navuig Been at the camp before, and pa^ of n whs just his natu­ ral leadership abilities. “I was a little bit of a leader last year," said Bowne. “Me and TJ. Meerman. Last year we were the only returning starters." Senior forward Tom Pantlind, an East Grand Rapids graduate, is another letter-win­ ner returning for the Chippewas this winter. “The thing with leadership is experience," said Pantlind. “If you have that you can be Freeport softball SMuauuiafs Frreport Softball 2M4S4aadieg> Mae’s Put Pitch Munn Manufacturing 2-4-, Thomxpplc Clean Up 34; Woodland Sales t Sen. 6-2; Tri-County 2-5; Generation Gap/Memor 4­ 5; Tri-County/Mentor 6-0. Coed Skrwpftch C Division - Varney Construction 5-2; Hastings Bowl 1-8; Michigan Thunder 2-7; Freeport Elevator 2-7; Hens & Cocks 9-0; Blarney Stone 6-3. D-DMsion: Union Bank 1-5; Maxi­ Muffler PLUS 6-1; Pennock Pride 3-3; Eclipse Tan / Tires 2000 7-0; Shamrock / C.F.C. 3-2; United Sign Co. 04; O’Mara’s 3­ 3; Grant's Woodshop 2-4. Area kids bring home Gus Macker tournament trophies Young Saxons Casey Shaeffer. Riley McLean, Grant Heide, and Matthew Feldpausch show off their first place Gus Macker Trophies after winning their division in the Gaylord tournament. (Photo supplied) a hard time getting 10,000 for a play-off game. Sure those are minor league sports and there are some big cultural differences on each side of the world, but isn’t minor league hockey more popular than badminton every­ where? Obviously not. You can’t run out and buy a hockey rink at K-Mart for $4.99. but 1 bet you could get a badminton set for close lo that. The Olympic badminton stadium will only hold 5,000 spectators though. 1 guess it’ll be standing room only in the battle for badminton gold. I only hope now that I’ve been writing about it, I’ll get the chance to see it. For someone without cable TV, there aren’t a lot of choices for you Olympic viewing pleasure. You’ve got to take what they give Central Michigan University forward-center Sieve Hants, back center, gels a doser look at a group ot YMCA campers who are attempting to boil waler as part of their lum­ berjack relay race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) infmnhii SMNlliMN mu banner 945-9554 Natalie Pennington, Abbey McKeough, Jodi Jolley, and Dana Shilling not only brought home championship trophies from Belding Gus Macker Tournament, but the Sportsmanship award as well. (Photo supplied) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1£2004 - Page 11 Local golfers teed off season at TK Invitational by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The opening rounds of the 2004 varsity boys’ golf season, left some of the area play­ ers sounding like the little orphan Annie. “The sun’ll come out tomorrow.’’ Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg, and Lakewood all got their season started at the TK Invitational Wednesday morning at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Lakewood had the best showing of the three area teams involved in the nine team 18hole tournament. The Vikings had four golfers medal in the top ten. and placed third behind the championship team from Byron Center and second place South Christian. Byron Center finished with 9 tourney win­ ning total of 318, using the top lour scores on the Yankee Springs' Gold and Red aiiies. South Christian followed with a 326, fol- Delton Kellogg senior Derek Caidwell sends a short putt towards the cup early in the afternoon Wednesday at the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankas Springs Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thomapple Kellogg's Kyle Funk com­ pletes his back swing on an iron shot Wednesday afternoon at the TK Invitational. Funk led the TK 'Black' squad with an 83. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg sophomore Josh Newhouse taps in a short putt on Gold course hole number nine to end his day Wednesday at the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational with an 81. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Buzz Youngs Classic draws 43 teams to Hastings C.C. > The Annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic was a success once again on Saturday. This year at the Hastings Country Club. 43 teams competed in the 18-hole scramble with the team of Matt Kirkendall, Jack Laubaugh, Scott Long., and Robert Wager taking the top spot. They shot a 15-under-par 57 for the day. The second place team of Clay Edger, Jon Jacobs, Mike Krueger, and Jason Larabee fin­ ished the day with a 12-under-par 60. The real reason everyone was there though was to support the Hastings Athletic Boosters, and in turn support Hastings athlet­ ics. Hastings athletic director Steve Hoke thanked those in attendance and the athletic boosters for all they di for the Saxons. Last year the Hastings Boosters provided the school system with nearly $40,000. lowed by Lakewood 327. Caledonia 334. Delton Kellogg 338. Wayland 333. Thomapple Kellogg "Black* 342. Thomapple Kellogg 'Orange'359. and Kelloggsville 391. -The round would have gone better if it had kept raining and it had been canceled," said Delton Kellogg senior Derek Caldwell. Rain fell lightly on the golfers as they fin­ ished their rounds. “I'm just looking forward to playing the home course on Thursday," said Delton Kellogg senior Nathan Farrell. Farrell and Caldwell are two of four seniors in the Panther line-up. along with Ross Osgood and Jake Bowman. They n>ake up the Delton top six with sophomores Josh Newhouse and Nick Haas. "He's our number one as a sophomore," said Caldwell of Newhouse. "He's a really good golfer. He’s over there unhappy with an 81." Newhouse led the Panthers with his 81. fol­ lowed by Jake Bowman 85. and Farrell. Caldwell, and Haas each with an 86. "It was an all right day." said Delton Kellogg conch Kent Enyart “I guess you could say we were consistent with a lot of 85 and 86’s. It was about what I thought" Enyart agreed with his players, that being on their home course would give them a boost Thursday. Yesterday's tomorrow is today. The Panthers will play host to Byron Censer. Gull Lake. Hastings, Maple Valley, Pennfield, Thomapple Kellogg, and Wayland today at Mullenhurst Golf Course for the Barry County Invitational. Lakewood is at the El Dorado in Mason today for another 18-hole tourney. The Vikings' Pai Morris and Kevin Sbettler agreed that the first tournament of the season never goes quite the way everyone would like. Lakewood did have a solid first day, Wednesday, with their lop four golfers medal - ing. Morris led the Vtkes with an 81. and Aaron Hargett, Lane Brewer, and Paul Spitziey all shoi82's. The Thomapple Kellogg 'Black' seam was led by Kyle Funk's 83 on Wednesday. Behind him were Nicky Rousn with an 85. Kyle Roush 86. and Reed Ebmeyer 88. TK's ‘Orange’ team was led by Scott Pitch's 87. Curt Batdorff 89, Tbdd Stewart 91. and Brad Steffen 92. “We’re young. We're inexperienced." said TK coach Tom Fletke. "We lost three all conference players from last year, and that makes a difference. We have a lot of inexperienced players, but we'te excited. We've got a gnat group of young kids who want to wort hard and hopefully by the end of the year we’U be right with them." The Trojans, finished just behind Caledonia in the O-K Gold a year ago. with a more experienced line-up. Byron Center’s Ryan Dillree was the day’s .nedalist with a 74. followed by Caledonia's Isaac Mulvihill with a 76. Byron Center's Jared Kaminski 77, and South Christian's Scott Fredricks 78. . DEN PARK “it was one of the things that got us through last year,” said Hoke. Due to budget cuts, the Hastings ath'etic programs had to institute a pay-to-play program last year. Much of the money the boosters provided was used to help make sure that pay-to-play cost was reasonable. Saxon varsity wrestling coach Mike Goggins gave $10 to Hoke on his way to the podium, in hopes the AD could entice some­ one into singing the Saxon fight song, but there were no takers. After a diner of chicken, baked beans, and pasta salads, and all the thank you’s. Ernie Strong and Bill Karpinski were named the newest legends, with photos of all the previ­ ous honorees adorning the mantie behind them. The team ot Robert Wager, Matt Kirkendall, Scott Lang, and Jack Laubaugh (miss­ ing from photo) won the 2004 Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic with a 15-under-par score of 57 on Saturday at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Team Captain. □ Boys * Girls I—I ktan k Woman |—I Mot A Woman (Agee 13-16) I—I (Agee 17-24) I—I (Ague 26») Phono* Team Members The second place team at the 2004 Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Class was the J-Ad Graphics sponsored team of Clay Edger, Mike Krueger, Jon Jacobs, and Jason Larabee. They finished with a 12-under-par 60. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . TYDEN PARK SATURDAY AUG 28 �Page 12 - Thursday. August 12.2004 - The Hasengs Banner THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OSTAfo WM.L BE USED FOR THAT Dated has occurred in the conditions of a moriATTBFT- COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- WE OBTAMWU. MUSK) FOR THAT PURTHE M—ER BELOW W YOU ARE Bt ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MUTANT DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE - Doted haa been made in MORTGAGE SALE - Doted has boon nwto to original mortgagors), to fra is staid Corportaton. a IBcNgan Corporate), Mortgagee, dated July 21. Sntah. a merited man and Amanda A SmSh, Na rrito. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Bocfronic Rogtatratfon Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated eignmonts to htorumont 1078178. in Barry county records. CourWrywide Homo Loans, inc. sum of Staty^ght Thoueand One Hundred Sixty And 28rt 00 DoBsre ($86,18048), Inctudtag intereat at 11.99% par annum. Under foe power of sate contained in aaid mort- Sixteen Thoueand Rvo Hundred Seventy Rvo And 08/100 Dates ($11837536). including interest al 8.125% per annum. teJtoty company, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated of Deads tor Bany County, on April 24, 2003 aa document no. 1102840. Because of said dated. amount secured by said mortgage duo and payabte torthwOh. mortgage, foe sum of $42338.13. and interest wB oonttnue on foe principal hstanns of $41,085.93 at OBTAMED WKX BE USED FOR THAT TAYLORZ2S0051078 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Doted having boon mwte U,»wLr>-u <..^4 --- ------------nuouana ano wne. a or* It Hastings. M>cn»gan (Mortgagors) to Household Rnanoo Corporalton HI. (Mortgagee) s Dataware Corporation dated May 25. Deeds tor foe County of Barry, State of Mkfoigon, on May 31.2000 in Document Number 1044934, Bwry County Records on which mortgage there is for The County of Barry and State of MfcNgan. on of $150,745.17 including interest at foe rate ol Funding-ll. LLC. on which mortgage there is 1051742 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage to sum of Ono Hundred Ono Thu__ ____ ______ Seventy Mno $ 30H00 ($10137930). and no ad part thereof. any part thereof. sate contained in said mortpape. and foe statute of ing attorney's toss slowed by law, and al taxes and insurance premiums paid by foe undersigned totted, ndoo to hereby gteon foot on foe 19fo day of August, 2004 at 130 o'clock pjn., foe undersigned At foe Barry County Courthouee in Haalngs. Mfchigan torectoae aaid mortgage by aaBng at put>bo torecfoeod by a cate of foe mortgaged premises. County Courthouee in Hastens al 130 PM. on September 16,2004. highest bidder as foe East door of foe Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street Hastings. McMgan. on Thursday. September 18. 2004 al 130 pjn. co. toctodtog too Mtomeye tees aflowod by law. and foSows. plat thereof In Uber 3 of Piste on Pago 8. described degree West 100 toot, foonoo Norfo 88 degrees 30 minutoe West 20 tost foonooNorfo 1 degree East Tfa Of 0844429-225-00040 Commonly (mown aa: 3910 N M-43 H^hway ------ *o wow. Nwui. ** Mange 6003241a, in which caee the redemption period And commonly known as 123 High Street MkfotevBe, Ml 49333. dagrM30mlnutoo00HOond,WMon*aoMnMn ot *a Sou* kia ot Md ptol 80.00 toal to Oio The redemption parted she! bo 8 monfoe from East 6030 toot to foe Wool Ine of said ptat; foonoo doned in accordance wkh MCLA 8003241a, in from foe dets of such eato. Doted: August 12.2004 doned In accordance wffo MCLA 800.3241a. In DATED: July 9. 2004 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds Wool 24630 foot foonco North 01 dem 00 minutes 00 seconds East (measured an North 01 degree 00 minutes 27 FC R 248393.1305 Trott 6 Trott. PX2. — I*—e-------------------------- r - t,. AWJiiwys — ror Mongage lwcuusl era nogretraDon Dated: Jufy 22.2004 For more information, ptoses cel: 30400 Telegraph Rd Bia 200 Trot A Dot. PC. Rta F031869F01 accordance wSh MCL 8003241a. In which case foe Dated: August 4. 2004 TWOHEY MAGGIN1. PLC Attorneys of 88CMortgags, LLC 212WstareBuMng 181 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49603 (818)4684188 M (W») Alchard L McDomal (P3678B) ABomey tor Mortgagee 38600 Woodward Avenue. Subs 300 Btoomted HBs, MtaNgan 48304-6061 (248)540-7500 mmb Pub: 7/15-8/12 NGTOCOLLeCTADBBTANDANYBraiMATKM OBTAMED WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOOFYUB AT THE NUMBER BELOW* YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detault having been made MORTGAGE SALE^uotad bai 24M82^.^-~ Deeds, for The County oL Bony and BMo of ■M TO COLLECT A DOT ANY HFOMMDOH Wioarmat WIL M IMO FOR THAT PURPOM. PLIAM CONTACT OUR OPHOE «T Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mort- • • • December 2,’ i No. 1038830, Barry County Records, MkNgan^nd assignsrl to Coneeoo Finance Servicing Corp., recorded 14. 2001 In Document No. 1088486 (foe ME JURY DUTY. Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 99/100 MORTGAGE SALE - Datauk haa been made In foe oondteonc of a mortgage made by Alan A Lynd and Carolyn 8. Lynd, huaband and wBs, original mongage cwororac Megwnwon Mar or In oqufty having boon InaWuted to recover foe 8/1244 Dated: Monument Street Fundhg-IL LLC BROOK. PC. TIBS RM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A 001 AMT BRBMAT10N OWTAMSO WU BHMED FOR THAT PUR- Rte M03884F03 be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8003241a. foe property may be redeemed during* dove tatewto- gn*ncs MHVt f. u -ecSW® «.Mit rr -onnejr noh Inetrunent * 1033141 of Barty County Records. Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Six & 75/100 ($136,966.75), end no sd or proceeding st CtMOOOO Flnonco Sonrtcing Corp., recorded Oacttor 30.2001 In Oooumort No. 1080813. Barry foe sum of Ntoety-Tvro Thousand Mna Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 ($9241336) Doiam, inducing intereat at 8.860% par annum. day of Segtomber, 2004 al 1 00 o'clock pun. locel Tim,, Md mortgage iM bo taradoaod by a Me at County Courthouse In Hastings, (foot being foe NOTICE ® HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. ba forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtaoa. on vfoich mortgage fosre is । Sovan Hundred Ei^tty-Sevon And 24/100 Dotes ($96,78744). Mudtag interest at 7.125% par annum. bs forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtaoa. Court tor foe County of Barry, there wR be odered tain property located in Barry County, MkMgan, uounry or worry, o*aw or Mcrsgan, oaecnDed as cs: A paroal of tend looctod to foe Norfoeaat 1/4 of Sedon 20. Town 1 North. Range 7 WaaLdeacrfoad aa totems: beginning at foe East 1/4 poet of said Town 4 Not*, Hang. 7 WM. Woodtand Sou*kMarty<nmMow*g*kCMkro«Mud WM In* ot Mtd adbi: *am Nor* a rod, to tat vfoooa radfoa to 103848 toot and whoso Long chord boors Soufo 88 dagreoa 30 minutes 28 sec- The redemption period tool be 12 monfoe from foe ptooo ol beginning. ttotod;Jidya.2OO4 FC W 248483.1312 Trott ATroa, P.C.______ ___ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration 30400 Tetograph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, McNgan 48025-6822 Rte *030818F01 nsneo aoanooneo in aocoraanoe witn mula 6003241a. in which case foe redemption period ohal bo thirty (30) days from foe date of ouch sate. Dated: July 29.2004 Mainetreot Savings Bank. FSB MBsr. Cantata. Paddock and Stone. PX.C. 444 WM MtaNgen Avenue Katemazoo, Mi 49007 (M»). County Courthouse in Hearing*. Michigan on Thursday. August 19,2004, al 1 30 pjn. Said prem­ ises are Misted in foe Township of Johnstown, County of Barry and State of Michigan and are Rta Number 084060988 COMMENCMG AT A P0B4T K THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD WHICH LIES 1046.4 FEET SOUTH AND 2130 FEET EAST OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 28. TOHWi 1 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 48 MBIUTES WEST 18342 ORY ROAD FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEG84NWG; THENCE NORTH 709.1 FST, THENCE WEST 175 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78442 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 46 MBiUTE8 EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BBNNMNG. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY A SURVEY WITH A DIFFERENT BEARMG BASIS AS FOLLOWS: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 15 MWUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 1048.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAD SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 46 MWUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 213030 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HICKORY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 16342 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGMNMG; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREE 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 709.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 21 MMUTE8 49 SECONDS WEST 17530 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 78442 FEET TO SAID CENTERLINE OF HICKO­ RY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 07 MWUTE8 49 SECONDS EAST 190.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGMNWG. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER THE SOUTHER­ LY PORTION OF SAD PARCEL AS USED FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ON HICKORY ROAD. The redemption period shall be twelve (12) mined abandoned In accordance wSh 1948CL 600.324la.in which case foe redemption period Dated: July 6,2004 Conseco Ftoenco Servicing Corp., nfc/a Green Tree Servicing, UC Assignee of Mortgagee , KetetASoaroff. Esq. SOT1ROFF & ABRAMCZYK. P C. 30400 Tbiegraph Rood. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, Ml 480254541 (248) 8424000 wwmm 6.770% par annum Rvo Thousand Three Hundred Forbr-Three And 82H00 Ddters ($10644342), Indudhg intoreel at 838% per annum. folowa: Al that certain pises or parcel of lend situ- State of MkMgan, and described as tolows, to wit: Part of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Tbwn 3 County. McNg.fi, dMCftMd kt: Convrwndng M Sou* »ne ol etod SoutowM 1/4 Seaton 25 to toe piece of beginning; thence Northeasterly 24139 » Sorry County ttoeoid. EM 2MK toot; *no Nor* 21 dograH 43 mk>- todkw ol Ouindry Road; *onoo Nor*Motoriy wNcb boor. Nor* 54 degrade 33 minutoe SB eeoontto EM 271.17 tooL (Hence EoMrty 387.81 to* etong *o centorino ol Quimby Rood and a 10000 loot radtoe curve to *e rtflN toe long chord which North 82 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds East 280.99 test thence Northeasterly 35.31 toot stong foe osnterttoo of Quimby Road and a 1390 toot Nor* S3 digr,,, 43 mlnutos 24 Hoondi EM 09 minutoe 04 seconds West 1535.71 foot along foe Sct<fo Sna of foe Soufowost 1/4 of Section 25 to foe place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1645 W. Quimby Rd., Heatings,, Ml 49068 During the twelve (12) months immediately fol- mined to be at^ndoned pursuant to MCLA 8003241a. foe property may be redeemed during Dated: Wachovia Bank of Delaware. NA 8/12JO4 Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Wachovia Bank of Dataware, NA 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-382-2800 --------Pub: 0/12-0/2 (0/12) date of such sate. Dated: Auguat 12.2004 FC M 248493.1306 TroeaTtott. P.C. Aocrrwys ror Mongage cwcxronic nugwiraDon 30400 Tetograph Rd Sto 200 Btogham Farms. MfcNpwi 480258822 Rte f008668R)1 wwww •TATE OF MKHMAM PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Eototo ol HAROLD E. PRANSHKA. DM 0« bk* TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. HAROLD E. PRANSHKA. who Rved al 4706 PEAKE ROAD, CITY OF HASTWGS. Mtohigw) dted April 21,2004. untoM rr.tM.r1 to JOHN BARNETT, nomad par- of pubiratton of fob notioo. Date: July 29.2004 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 208 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49056 (289)9454585 JOHN BARNETT 903 E. MILL STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49068 (8/12) �THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DatauB haa occurred in a mortgage made on March 10,1998 by Scott M. Dknond and Sheryl L Dimond, aa Mortgagors, to Hastings Cty Berik, a Mcrwgen oarvang oorporaeon, as Mortgagee, ine MtaMgan. as Document Humber 1020864. due and unpaid on foe Mortgage foe sum of seven­ ty-six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-seven and 28/100 Dolors (678.897.25). No suit or proceed­ ings have been instituted to recover any part of the MOTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MBORMATION OBTAINED WMJ_ BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. BLEASE CONTACT OUR OBRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE mortgage mode by Tknofoy Wood and Tracy A. Wood, hueband and wile, to Amortquoot Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 8. 2002 and recorded October 21. 2002 in Irteument Nunfoer 1088771, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, of Ameriquoot Mortgage Securities. Inc.. Asset-Backed Paas Through MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON ORTAMED wax BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. BLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJYARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE MORTGAGE SALE - Dofauft has been made in te condMone of a mortgage by PHta TUTTLE AND BRENDA TUTTLE. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS WC.. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMKEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on Juno 4, 2003, as instrument No. 1106786 Barry County Records, Mtahigan on which mortgage there is cteimod to be Retherfofd. husband and wife, to Hamilton Mortgage Company,, mortgagee, dated October 15. 2002 and recorded October 24.2002 in fooSumont Number 1080087. Barry County Records. Said 93/100 Dolors (1127.609.93). inctadfog interest at 7.000% per annum. On Thursday, August 19.2004, at une o’clock in te tftemoon at te east steps of te Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings. WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by John T.C. Bfock Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 21. 2002. and recorded on November 15. 2002 in instrumont 1091612. In Bvry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Deeds. There is ctaimod to bo due on ouch mort­ gage the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Nfos Thousand Four Hundred Twetve and 61/100 Dotes (6129,412.61) inctadfog interest al te rate of 6.75% per annum. out recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by foe Barry County Regteter of Deeds. be forectoeed by a sate of te mortgaged premiees. Eighty and 86H00 Dolors (120138086) indudfog Under foe power of sate contained in te mort* amounts duo and unpaid upon foe Mortgage, County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 130 pjn. on August 26. 2004 Forty-Nine And 25/100 Dollars (1140.149.25). DLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan and are County Courthouse in IlMtfogg in Barry County, Michigan at 130 pjn. on August 26,2004. forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premteee, or Lot 5 of Martat Street PteL VBago of MkldtevBo, rownorap or inumappw, carry uoumy, MKrvgan, acoonfetg to the ptat thereto as recorded in Uber 50 County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. MtaMgan at 130 pjn. on September 2.2004. The premteee are located in te TowneNp of Johnstown, Barry County. Mtahigan, and are ba one (1) month from foe dele of sale. MtXER, JOHNSON. SNELL 6 CUMMISKEY. PXC., ABomeye tor Mortgagee Dated: July 12.2004 described as: County Courthouee in Htefogs at 130 PM, on September 2. 2004 doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case foe redemption period shal bo 30 days according to the recorded ptaf thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plato on page 2. except buginning st •105-020-05. LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADO (TON TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period she! be 8 months from weateriy along foe North Ine of said Lot 12, a dbtanoo of 145.00 teat; thence Easterly to a point on foe East me of said Lot 12 dtetaN Soufo 6030 teat from said Northeast comer of lot 12; foonoo North Orengertlo, Barry County. Michigan, and are Dated: July 22.2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC ACTNG SO* ELY AS NOMINEE FOR VANDYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION accordance wih MCLA 8003241a. in wMch case beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 monte from 250 Monroe Ave.. NW. Suite 800 P.0tea 308 Grand Rapida, Ml 49601-0306 61*831-1700 {80032414, in which case te redemption period tel bo X Joys from te date of te sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectoefog mortgagee can Dated. July 2®. 2004 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suae 300 Bkmtogham, Ml 48009-6816 (248) *10-7701 BARRY COUNTY: TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreefooirv mort­ gagee can rescind te sate in te ownl a 3TO party buys te property and More ie a afoateneoue reo- (8/12) property and there ie a aanuftoneous resolution wtfo Rte 6021963F03 ages,! any. are tmitodaoteiy to foe return of foe bid Pfenning Commteaton wR conduct a pubic hearing for te toiowtog Special Use Permits: For* Dated: July 29, 2004 Dated: July 22,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MBORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE UBED FOR THAT BUR- ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, of Ameriqueet Mortgage Securities. Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through trict FC X 248393.1302 Trot ATtatt. P.C. ABomeye For Countrywide Homo Loens, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 18003241a. in which case foe redemption period Series THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. 2003-2 Asset Backed WE OBTAM WEX BE USED BOR THAT FOR­ BORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT Pass-through MUTARY DUTY. P.O. Bos 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 Servicing agreement dated 222.0019 WoodtendTwp. P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 foorapy), in foe R-1 zoning dtetrict COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- Rte No. 214.1250 La Ballon: 11190 S M-43 Hwy., In Section 7 of Berry Tbp. merctei County Ordfoanco, in foe 1-1 zoning district LooaBon: 6736 Irving Rd. (vacant), in Section 31 of IrvfogTwp. konnoL in te AR A NRM zoning dtetrict I noaMon: 1778 Coals Grove Rd., in Section 4 of HaetfogsTbp. in foe AR MKTMG DATE: AUGUST 23,2804 TIME: 738 PM PLACE: Community Room in te Courts 4 Law BuBdfoge at 206 West Court St, Hastings, Site inspections of foe above described proper­ bee wM bo completed by foe Planning Commiooton opportunity to bo hoard al foe above monbonod between 12-1 pjn.), Monday thru Friday. Phase cal foe Ptarmtog OBoo al (269) 945-1290 for tar- STATE CF IMCHK3AN PRORATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS recorded on October 1. 1998 In instrument 1018730, in Barry County Records, MtaNgan, on THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE* ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNo cate aiay be 1062986, in Barry county records, MtaNgan, on Hundred Sovonty-Rvo And 28/100 DoNars (661,17538), induing interest at 73% per annum. gN And 08/100 Dotes interest al 735% per Estate of Edrw A. Woe. Doooaood. Date of birth: 9M/1913. TO AIL CREDITORS: Road, Woodland Township, December 11,2003. WE OBTAM W1X BE UKD FOR THAT BUR. original mortgegorfo), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgegoo, dated November 29,2000, Mtahigan MORTGAGE SALE - Default hre boon made in bo forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises. the conditions of a mortgage made by Juan Barrooo, a sing* man aka Juan Barroeo III, ' mor^jagorts). to. Mortgage aectrcrsc neg ________________ _________ and recorded on July 2. 2003 in instrumont woocnano, carry uouray, Mtcmgan, ano are 1107734, In Barry county records, Mtahigan, on vided, nottoo ie hi bo forectoeed by County Courthouee InHaeSngs at 130 PM, on Said premiees are situated in Townahip of OrengevWo, Barry County. Mtahigan, and are date hereof te sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Ttoo Hundred Twofvo And C3/100 Dotes (685,212.08). Inctadfog interest at 6% per annum. unless presented to Norman Wise, named poreon- foonce North 12 rods Woodtend Center Drain, thenoe to foe center of foe highway, West to begin­ ning. Berry County Records County, MtaNgan, more parttouterty described months alter foe date of puMcabon of foie notioe. August 4,2004 wseam m. wngra, rxWMtem M. Wright P23110 1805 Pinecone Hastings, Mt 49058 (288)948-4495 Norman Wise 1434 SW Balmoral Trace (772)463-0444 be forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premteoc, or soma part of them, at pubfc vendue, al te Berry County Courthouee in Hastogs al 130 PM, on doned In accordance wifo MCLA 8003241a. in thonoo West along te South Ine of Sever Road, a Said premteee are siuated In Tbwnohip of Mapte Grove, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are deserted as: A perooi of land located in te Soufoeaet 1/4 of Section 8. Tbwn 2 North, Range 7 WseL dooertbed as tolows: Commencing at te Southeast comer ol Dated: July 29.2004 FC W 248.5931312 Trott 6 Trott. PC. 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Sodton; foonoo thence North 00 degrees 19 degrees 12 minutes («H2f 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte K28357F02 (7/29X8/19) comer of foe South 1/2 of the Records aocordsnco with MCLA 6003241a, in which case MG TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY BFORMATKM Ing upon ten (10) deyu notice to the County of Btery Catty Dated: July 22,2004 with said East section fir* 396.00 test; foonoo Norf FC C 248393.1X1 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Southeast 1/4, 300.00 toot; thence North 00 Defadt having boon mode in the condMone of a aide or services'-hoirxl contact foe County of Barry Tree Servicing LLC (Meta Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), doted Juno 5, 1987, and HaMngs, Ml 46068, (289) 945-1284. Debbie 8. SmNh, Bony County Cterfc 30400 Totenraph Rd Ste 200 (8/12) UBeDPORTHATPURPOBE-PLSASECCMTACT OUR OFRCE AT (146) W9-7400 IF YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. said North Ine; thence South 88 degress 56 mto- foe County of Barry in foe State of MtaMgan on Rte 8029619F01 (7/22X8H2) BENNETT, A MARRIED WOMAN wrd EDMOND BENNETT. A MARRIED MAN. IS EXECUTING THIS MORTGAGE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAIVING ANY AND ALL MARITAL AND HOMESTEAD RIGHTS to Mortgags Electron* nsgtetrslion Systems, Inc., fMERS") soteiy as accordance wlh MCLA 8003241a, in which case COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BORE. BLEARS CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. sum of 682,062.40, end no prooeedfogs hevfog oeen msiFutoa to recover me oeot now remesang Morad by Mid Mortgage, or any part ttiaraoi. whereby foe power of sate contained in eaid NOW THEREFORE. Notico is hereby given that on September 2. 2004 at 130 p.m., on foe steps of foe Courthouse in foe Cly cf Hastings, that being cold to foe highest bidder, al pubic sate, tor foe pur- MORTGAGE BALE - DetouR has been made in foe condMone of a mortgage made by Timothy S. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regiatraion Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October X. 2002. and recorded on November 8, 2002 in instrument 1091331, to Barry County records, MtaMgan, on which mortgage there is ctaimod to bo duo al te date hereof te sum of Rfty-BgM Thousand Five Hundred Eighty And 61/100 Dolors (668380.81). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under te power of sate contained in said mort- d in City of Hastings, and are described as: Lot ttrsAddMontofooCItyof Formerly VRyo of Hasting, accordfog to the recorded ptat thereof. The redemption period shal bo 6 monte from donoo In accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in Doted: July 29,2004 For more Information, ptease cal: FC D 248.5931309 Trott A Trott, P C. ____ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Rte I0X703F01 said Mortgage, together with interest at 8.75 por- taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mete Green Tree Financial said Mortgage as tolows, to-wit: The South 220 feet of te foiowfog perooi In te Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing st a point on te West Ine of said Section 27,880 toot South of the West 1/4 post of said Section, thence North elong te West Uno of said Section, 880 foot to te Northwest comer of te Southwest 1/4 of sold Sectton, thence south 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 0 said Section, 340.1 test thence South 11 Degrees 30 Mfoutee 15 Seconds East to a pototdrecdy East on the Piece of Beginning, thence West to foe Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be six (8) months be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or abanBRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Mtahigan 49896-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated July 21. 2004 (8/26) Dated. August 12.2004 For more fotormation, please cal: FC X 248383.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. _ „ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 MORTGAGE SALE - Deteufl has been made in N.A., A Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States ol America October 11,2002, and recorded on November 19, 2002, in Document #1091874, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND NME HUNDRED NME AND 41/100 DOLLARS (6148,909.41), Inctadfog interest at 7.5% per Rte 6032270F01 STATE OF MORGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Kecoros, Micrvgan on wrven mongage more is Under the power of sate contained In said mort- and Thirty-Nine Conte ($12368.38) inctadfog inter­ eel 43% per annum. Under te power of eate con- bo forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premiees. County Courthouse in Hostings. Mtahigan at 130 o’clock p.m., on September 2,2004. Stod premises are aluated In VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are Date of birth: 8/20/1918. TO ALL CREDITORS • AND THOMAS YASTE. WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN SHERRIE PASSMORE WAS APPCINTED AS PE RSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON AUGUST 21. 2003. THE ESTATE IS INFORMAL THE PERSONAL REPRE­ SENTATIVE IS SERVING WITHOUT BOND. THE WILL OF THE DECEDENT IS ON FILE WITH THE BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The deceoe.it. Beulah M. Yaste Shepherd. Deceeeed, who lived at 2793 Hubble Road, Hastings, Michigan died May 11,2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified Mat al Heelings, Ml al 130PM. on Thursday. September 2, 2004. Said premtooe are situated in Tcwmehip of Yankee Springe, Barry County, MtaNgan, and are described as: Al that certain parcel of tend situated in foe Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, and State of MtaNgan befog Lol No 11 of foe riat Known as rrne wooo estates, Tanxeo springs Township, Barry County, MtaNgan. Part of foe S.E. Barry County Records, Mtahigan. LOT(S) 39 ANO 40 OF FULLER HEIGHTS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5. PAGE 49 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ITEM NO. 52-120­ 00004000 The redemption period ehal be 6 months from in accordance wifo 1948CL 600.3241a. in which Dated; July 30.2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, foe.. fMERS’) soteiy as nominee tor unless presented to Sherrie Passmore, named per- Hal by decree of dhroroo doted 10/11/94 recorded 1/27/95 deed 624, Page 80 Commonly known as 55 North Payne Lake Road, MkfotevMo Ml 49333 accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, in which case date of such sate. Dated: AUGUST 2.2004 Bank of America NA f/k/a NationeBank NA Morfoagee Attorneys: Poiesttvo 6 A boo rioter PC. 36130 Doqumdro Rd. Ste 810 Storting Heights. Mt 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Fite No: 04-28540 ASAP804391 08A)5. 08/12. 06/19, 08/26 (8-19) I Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings, and foe rwnodforo- MORTGAGE. INC. HETER^J SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. Date: 8-3-04 Robert J . Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (280)945-3495 Sherrie Passmore 2793 Hubbio Road Hastings. Mtahigan 49058 (269) 945-3253 P.C. Farmington HRs, MtaNgan 48334 (8/12) I (8/26) �P«ge 14 — Thursday, August 12,2004 - The Hastings Banner Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 13-14 features music, new events by EWm Gilbert Assistant Editor Folks will be jogging. walking. bowling on the street, listening to musical entertainers, enjoying a roast pork meal, ogling over clas­ sic can. browsing al arts and crafts booths and more when the 31st edition of Founders Weekend takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13-14. Kids can enter a beach clothing contest and ride in lhe parade on a sandy float, create sidewalk chalk art. play games, ride a pony and have other kinds of fun. “We're excited because we have a lol of new events." said Cindy Thompson, president of the Founders Weekend Committee. "We have stuff for all ages - something for every­ body to do." Construction at the Delton Kellogg Schools will not deter any of the festivities, she said. The event opens with two 9 a. tn. events on Friday - the book sale at the Delton District Library and a yard sale and roasted com sale (behind the Feed Depot on M-43), spon­ sored by the Delton Rotary Club. Both con­ tinue until 5 p.m. No need for anyone to go home and cook dinner Friday evening. The public is invited to a pig roast (rain or shine) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the William Smith Memorial Park behind the Delton Fire Station. The meal includes roast pork, coleslaw or potato salad, baked bears, a roll, cookie and punch beverage. Take-out will be available too. The cost of the dinner is $6 for adults and $3 for children four through 10 years old. Children three and under are free. A fun summer event is the unique "Bowling on Orchard Street" activity, starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday between M-43 Highway and Scribner Street. Prizes will be given away of Orchard Street Each contestant gets three balls to test their skills. Roll-offs will be held if there are ties. The age categories are 3 and under. 6-9. 10-15 and 15 and up. Pins and balls for the contest have been donated by Richland Lanes. For everyone 18 yean and older. Las Vegas-style gambling will be going on at the VFW Post in Delton to benefit its building fund. Las Vegas Night takes place from 6 p.m. area, including Hastings. Also at 11 a-m.. area fire departments will compete in e Waterbali Tournament and try to capture the traveling trophy and a winner’s plaque. Delton's honored Founders' Weekend celebrities will be formally presented lo die public at noon Saturday It's an opportunity lo to midnight Friday. Saturday's schedule features a return of popular events and some new ones. The BPH Fire Club will once again be flip­ ping pancakes from 7 to 11 a.m. in the Delton Fire Station for its annual breakfast, which also includes sausage, eggs, bikeuits and gravy and coffee. The 9 rm Saturday 5K run/walk, spon­ sored by the Delton Kellogg High School Student Council, takes off from the Faith United Methodist Church on the comer of M­ 43 and Bush Street. Shorter distances will be available. Registration stares at 8 a m. al the church and participants will receive a T-shirt as part of their entry Zee. The regular route goes north on M-43. turning at Orchard Street, then west to Pleasant Lake Road. After turning south, participants will travel to North Shore Drive for a turn around to travel the many yean of community service, aad Miss Delton and her court. Whitney Knollenberg reigns as the 2004 Miss Delton along with court memben Jennifer DeGoede. Karianne Kozan. Samantha Rhoda and Kendra Davis. Abo receiving recognition that day are Little Mias Delton. Brookelynn O'Meara; and ranner-up Jaime Risner. Noon also is the time for kids to gather behind the Delton Middle School if they want to be part of the "Children's Costume Float" With a theme of "at the lakeshore," the float will be "sandy" and kids are invited lo dress in their favorite beach clothing and ride in the I p.m. parade through town. AU partic­ ipants will receive a gift. (Parents must accompany their children on the float or walk along the side of it through the parade route.) The parade through town at I pjn. b expected to feature many interesting entries. Due to construction, die parade route is only "one way" this year from behind the Delton Kellogg Middle School to Faith United Methodist Church on M-43. All parade partic­ ipants should have transportation back lo the school after the parade or make wrangrmrm lo be picked up si the church. Parade pre-reg­ istrarion and parade information are available on the Hotline (269) 623-2020. preas 4 for the parade voice mail box. Since Delton's Founders' Weekend salines the past and celebrates the present, tours will be available at the Bernard Historical Museum from 1 lo 5 pjn. Saturday. The museum features countless artifacts from Southwest Barry County and b located oa Delton Road, one mile west of M-43. Transportation is available from the Founders Weekend she by inquiring at the Historical Society’s arts and crafts booth. Entertainment on the elementary school grounds continues at the south end around 1:30 p.m.. immediately after the parade, when Mike Madill's Blue Waler Rockers take the stage lo perform a mix of 1960s. '70s and ‘80s music, ptoa original songs as well. They will play for an boa and then take a break. Blue Water Rockets features Tun Tilbury on guitar, Jin. Lodes. guitar, Madill, bass; Jim Panos, guitar; and Wes Thanpaca. drams. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax during their concert. "...Madill recently returned from Germany after serving his country overseas for 90 days. While in Germany, be reunited with an old German friend Bernhard Stoffel and played a gig in Pulfringen, Germany," according 10 a press release. "Blue Water Rockers have also finished recording another CD. The Tide is "Welcome lo Michigan." "Jasmine and the Gypsies of the Desert Moon* will perform for the first time in Delton. They are a Middle Eastern dance ensemble. Dancers will presea the an of belly dance in their half how performance beginning at 2:30 pjn. Included will be dances with veils, tambourines and swords. "Jasmine Curtis-Moore is the group's founder and has been involved in Middle Eastern dance for 31 years. The group was formed in 1999 with the trine members resid­ ing in the Barry County area. They have per­ formed at numerous festivals and have appeared on local television shows demoo- same route in reverse. For pre-registration, or other race information, interested participants may call (269) 623-2466 or (269) 671-4547. The book sale at the Delton Library contin­ ues on Saturday from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Rotary's yard sale also resumes at 9 ajn. Saturday. Exhibitors from around the stale, as well as local ones, will display and sell their creative works at the annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a-m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in front of the Delton Kellogg Elementary School on M-43. (For more information about the Ans and in various age categories to persons who get the most number of pins down in the middle meet Parade Grand Marshals Wilbur and May Sager, who are being honored for their their home. Crafts Frit, call the Information Hotline at (269) 623-2020. press 2 for the arts and craft voice mailbox. Classic vehicles will be the focus at the Delton Car Show, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at William Smith Memorial Park, located behind the Orchard Street fire station. Besides lots of cars, there will be musk and fun for all ages, according to organizers. Registration for vehicle exhibitors starts at 7 ajn. For there information about the car show, call Gordon Sheffield at 671­ 5805. The Pine Lake Fire Department will be • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 10, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. __________________________________ rsaasrrr Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST RATE PRODUCT 30 Year fixed 30 Year fixed ■ Biweekly 20 Yor fixed 20 Year fixed - Biweekly 13 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed • Biweekly 7YearBaUooe 3 Yew ARM I Yew ARM 3.730 POINTS 000 5173 000 5300 000 5.625 Att 5J09 5.123 0.00 000 5.923 5378 5.693 3222 BARRY. BRANCH. CALHOUN, CASS, CUNTON. EATON, BIGHAM. KALAMAZOO. UVMG8TON. MONROE. MUSKEGON. OTTAWA. SAGBMW. SAMT CLAM. SANT 5230 000 5340 JOSEPH. SHAWASSEE. and TUSCOLA Ca« 5000 0 00 0 00 0.00 5.114 7.832 6.487 HriMaybMWatCMfcnKtCortar 5 625 4423 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND Tlwn4T,fglirtir 14.2884 1581 WMS^MwB^way Lia** MI 48817 Cali Karla for Your Free Pre-Approvat Today! 517-427-3211 269-945-2401 BIDOE* REGfSTJLATJOh BEGINS AT ICO A. M AUCTION BEGINS AT MS AM The Siwe of Mirhipn reserve* the right to reject My and al bife Lte of offered pweeb are mitabte at the above-taed coonty treanrai ’ offices and on the Internet at nxjaidBNNtaUQBlfiQda coortesy at iiawoo BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MKMGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY POBOX3SNO LANUNG. MK3UGAN 4890M2M 517-333.3113 USSKUIv 1” Annual . TENT SALE! August 16 - 21 ERELS1EE FREE Dreisbach Value Cards with every purchase FANTASTIC DEALS ON ALL INVENTORYI All vehicles will be clearly marked for this event! Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.draisbachmotoro.com Locally Owned ft Operated GMC Wf NS HIORBONM QAKX bringing lhe Fire Safety House back to Founders Weekend from 10 ajn. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Pine Lake firefighters will be tn hand to teach fire safety to the kids and help guide them through the "smoke bouse” to give them a chance to practice what they have learned in case of a bouse fire, according to a press release. New on Saturday's format is an all-day chili cookoff to be held next to the Barry Township Hall (near the flag pole) in beck of the fire station . There are no entry fees and no pre-registration is necessary. Prizes win be awarded to winners. Chili may be cooked on site, ba no electricity will be available, according to a press release. Participants in the cookoff are to bring their own grills, camp stoves, tables or whatever efee is needed to prepare an entry. Entrants also may bring their chili cooked and ready for judging. Entries may be submitted after 3:30 p.m. with judg­ ing at 4 pjn. No entries will be allowed once the judging has begun. Contestants must pro­ vide enough chili for six judges, with one entry allowed per person. For more informa­ tion about the cookoff, please call Rodger Hough at (269) 623-2565. Another new venture, geared especially for young people up to 18 and for young kids, is a sidewalk chalk art contest, beginning at 10 ajn. Saturday. Sponsored by Miss Delton and her court, die art contest will be held on the li.u ridey^ between the JJelfon J-fcrary and William Smith Park. AU participants have to bring their own chalk. Prizes for winners will be awarded in age groups of 5 and under, 6-9, 10-14 and 15-18. Contestants may register for a square at the cotton candy and snow cone booth next to the mformadon booth. The cre­ ativity will be judged at 3:30 pjn. Pre-regis­ tration is also available by calling the Founders Weekend Information Hotline at (269) 623-2020, press 5 for the Miss Delton voice mailbox, according to a promotional brochure. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, children may explore the Moon Walk and take rides on ponies and a train. Games also will be avail­ able for kids, thanks to the efforts of Cub Scout Pack 3050. . Singers Mary and Terri will perform a vari­ ety of music from 11 ajn. to 12 pjn. Saturday. They will sing in front of the elementary school, near the playground. The duo are a popular favorite of area listeners and have shared their talents for audiences all over the CMttNMd next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 12. 2004 - Page 15 Morning workday, tour planned at Nature Preserve Barry County area residents are invited to help stewardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy remove autumn olive from the oak openings of the Carter Lake Preserve Saturday morning. Aug. 21. Workday volunteers then will be invited lo join land protection volunteers in the after­ no to for an annual conservation easement moeitoring and property tour at Ker and Alice Jones' Aurohn Lake. Both sites are near Hastings. The workday will run from 9 a.m. to noon and the property tour will follow from 1 to 3 p.m. Those planing to attend are asked to bring sturdy work gloves, loppets, small handsaws and Insect repellent They should wear shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy when crossing the wetland. Bring a snack or lunch. The SWMLC will provide beverages. Carter Lake Preserve is a 57-acre property originally purchased by Tom and Lisa Groos to protect sensitive wetlands and preserve the forest as a haven for wildlife. The Chooses donated the property to the SWMLC in 2000. The preserve has frontage on Carter Lake just northwest of the City of Hastings. Ken and Alice Jones' Aurohn Lake is a 153-acre property permanently protected by a conservation easement with the SWMLC. The easement includes all of Aurohn Lake and 400 feet of frontage on Whitefish Lake. The land includes extensive woods and agri­ cultural land adjacent to both lakes. Because of limited perking at the preserve, volunteers are asked to car pool from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings on the south s*de of West State Street (M-37/M-43). Meet at the north end of the parking lot at 8:45 ajn. After the workday morning, the group will car pool to the Joneses from the Kmart perk­ ing lot Continued from previous ptft strating the dance, according to a press release. Blue Water Rockets will perform again, around 3 p.m. Meanwhile, behind the Delton District Library, a jazz quartet from Grand Valley Stale University will perform in the new gazebo, starting at 2 p.m. Listeners should bring lawn chairs. From 2 to 4 p.m., the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society will be playing by the pine bees on the elementary school lawn. They have delighted area festivalgoers with a vari­ ety of music for many years. " "' “ More musk is in store at 7 p.m. Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church, on the cor­ ner of M-43 and Bush Street, where a free gospel musk concert will be held. To benefit Founders Weekend activities, a fundraising raffle is taking place. Tickets will be sold Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. until the drawing is held at 3:30 p m. Tickets are $1 each and ticket holders do not have to be present to win. Raffle winners will receive $100 gift cards. In addition lo President Cindy Thompson, the Delton Founders Weekend Committee includes Bill Asakevich. first vice president; Diane Asakevich. second vice president; Lin Hough, treasurer. Wes Kahler, buslee; Drew Chapple, trustee; and members Rodger Hough, Becky Kahler, Jodi Shepard, Leslie Ridner and Nichole Ridner. The committee welcomes new members and ideas. FARMLAND PRESERVATION, from page 1 residents countywide. “I think it's time to fish or cut bait." Barry County Extension Ag Agent Dennis Pennington told the board. "It's time to let the people decide if they want to fund this kind of thing." The move came as no surprise. Commissioner Wayne Adams, who took pan in an ag preservation bus tour in Maryland and Pennsylvania last summer, a couple of months ago told his colleagues that money is necessary to set aside open space and farm land lo protect it from other kinds of develop­ ment Pennington said the ag preservation pro­ gram essentially uses purchase of develop­ ment rigins to keep farm land strictly farm land. Noting urban sprawl, the cnroachmmt of four area metropolitan areas. Bank Creek. Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing, offi­ cials are trying lo save the best farm land from being bought up for commercial, indus­ trial or residential development. "It (farmland preservation) preserves the heritage of Barry County," Adams comment­ ed. “I haven't found anyone yet who doesn't believe we need to preserve our farm land. And at some point, we're going to have to come up with local funding.” Fellow Commissioner James French chimed in. “We've been hearing that farm land has been decreasing by X amount every day or every week." MacKenzk. however, suggested, "Some of the figures may have been exaggerated just a tad." adding that at if the rate of loss was true, perhaps there wouldn't be any farm land left at all. Commissioner Don Nevins also expressed ■eservations. "1 have a hard time being taxed and taxed and taxed. We just had two millages passed (for the Commission on Aging and emer­ gency 911 in the Aug. 3 primary election), we'll have upcoming millages for Chariton Park and Tbomappk Manor, and we might get a cut of $167,000 in state revenue shar­ ing... It scares me. putting another millage in front of the people." He later agreed, however, that it's a good idea to "kt the people decide." Commissioner Clare Tripp said she’d like to see a change in wording so it would read “up to a half mill” rather than the half mill fig­ ure. But Pennington told her. "There's so much demand (for preserving farm land) th.- money will run out (qukkly)." Tripp noted that the 911 millage was for up to one mill and when the service didn't need all of the money raised, it wouldn't levy it However, she later agreed the "up lo a half mill" wording could be misleading to the pub­ lic. Nevins said some peopk won't feel like it's important to them to preserve farm land. “I live in the city (of Hastings) and peopk ask me why they should pay for taxes on farm land. French responded. "That's like some peo­ pk who ask why they have to pay for taxes to support education when they don't have chil­ dren in school." If the millage proposal is passed by voters countywide in November, it will raise an esti­ mated $750,000 to fund the program. Nevins asked Pennington, “Have you thought about what you (the Ag Preservation Board) are going to do if this millage is defeated? Will there still be an Ag Preset ration Board? Commissioner Tom Wing answered. They still have a lot of work to do. There will be a functioning program, al a bank level, even if we don't have the money." Il was noted there are other potential fund­ ing sources, ruch as the real estate transfer tax, but the State of Michigan isn't likely to be in any mood to give that to anyone else, given its cunent budget crisis Peniunglon then said, "Right now, the only way we can fund the program is through a local millage.* Tripp asked if the program will increme local property values. MacKenzk replied. “If the program is suc­ cessful it will." Join Pennock’s “Pavers for PACS” Campaign Buy a Memorial Brick Paver To Show Your Support of Pennock Hospital What to PACS? PACS (The Picture Archiving & Communication System) is similar to replacing your film camera with a digital camera. This technology is currently available in less than 10% of hospitals the size of Pennock. Radiographic fian will be replaced with digital images that are immediately available to your pnysician through a telecommunication network of computer monitors. Benefits include: • Improved speed and quality of image * • Instant access by your physician • Immediate availability to conqplting ptagfcians worldwide * Fewer repeat exams result in reduced ^p^atfon • Less cost for film expense and storage^” . • Permanent record that will be archived for the future • State-of-the-art technology ; • Aids recruitment of superior medical and professional staff. Ask for our “PACS For You” campaign brochure for more details about PACS and how you can help Pennock purchase a new PACS system this year. Whit’i “Piven For PACS”? “Pavers For PACS” is a way for Pennock community partners to help us purchase PACS and buy a lasting legacy of support at the same time. You’ll be able to buy a custom engraved paver stone placed in a special area dedicated to Pennock Community Partners ... the front entrance and walkway at State Street Center. You can buy one or more $100 paver stones and feature your custom message of up to two lines of text Each line can be up to 14 characters (28 total characters, including spaces and periods). Buy a paver for yourself, a friend or a family member. For more information on “Pavers For PACS”, contact Matt Thompson, Secretary to the Pennock Foundation, at (269) 945-1210 HEALTH ^SERVICES V ct,0BC.t’«''”i0”,progre’*"eei P'rtaers in Pct* MORTGAGE SALE - Data* haa bean made k> me condMone ol a mortgage made by Darren J Moored, and KMredy D Moored, husband and w*a, original mortgagors), to Ameriqueet Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 24. 2003. and reoorded on June 1». 2003 in maeurwnt 1106858, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage mere ie claimed lu be due at me due hereof tie aum of Nkwy-One Thoueand Hve Hundred Seventy-Nine And 31,100 Doiars (W1.570J1), kukidkig Hemet al 12.05% par annum. Under the power of aato contained In aaid mort­ gage and *io statute In euch case made and pro vidad. nofioe ie hereby given that said mortgage wM bo kaedoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premise I. or soma part of lhem. at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouee In Hesdnge al 100 PM, on September 15,2004. Said premteee are situated In village of MMdMvMe, Barry County. Michigan, and are daecrti d as: Lots 5 and 8. Btock 62. of the Visage of Midd wBe. Barry County, Mchigan, aa recorded In Uber 1. Pago 27, Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 momhc from the dele of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days horn the date of euch sale. Dated: August 12. 2004 For more Information, please cal: FC H 248.503 1300 Tro* * Trott. P.C. Abomoys For Amariquesl Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forma, Michigan 48025-5822 Ale F031798F01 man Pennock Health Services • 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, MI • 49058 Yes! I want a Paver for PACS! Please print clearly Item___________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ £itx____________________ SUK------------------------------ ZiB--------------Busk-------------------------------------- Email--------------------------------------Paver text, up to 2 lines. 14 characters each, spaces and periods count as characters. □□□□□□□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□□□□□a ______ I want a $100 paver _____ I want a $1,000 paver _____ You may publish my name as a donor. Complete this form and return it with your check payable to Pennock Foundation. 1009 W. Green St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 by 9/1/04. �Page 16 - Thursday. August 12,2004 - The Hastings Banner Lakewood wrestler second at National queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 SLEIGH BED: queen cherr wood with pillowtop ma tress set $175. (517)719-8062 STUMP GRINDER: AQUATIC PLANTS: Gold- Summer Clearance August 9th-31st Apol's ledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am530pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4XX» obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, Si condition. $5,000. Call >948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor 24" dram type, 3 point hitch. Great shape; $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp try. Large yard, no pets, $525 ♦ security. Call (269)948­ 8941 HOME FOR RENT: on Thomapple Lake Road. a hone. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, Thomapple Lake access. Wa­ ter, sewer, garbage and lawn care provided, $550/month plus security deposit Phone (517)852-1514. TWO SINGLE SLEEPING rooms with bundry A kitdv en privileges, walking distance from hospital, schools A town. (269)945-4478 leave SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. CHEAP ON GASnm 1996 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call LOCAL ROUTE: to $18/hr benefits. Large expediting, logistics division! Start now. (517)866-5445 W.C HORSE HELP/ANIMAL CARE: to $13/hr. Many needed now. Will train! (517)666-5445 T.D.C INVEST!GATION/REPO/ VIDEO SURVEILLANCE: to $20/hr. Exciting career. Great advancements. Grow­ ing all over! (517)886-5445 T.D.C JANTTOR/CUSTODIAL (COUNTY DIVISION): to $17/hr. + benefits. Busy cen­ ter. Need now! (517)866-9846 W.C MODELS: fashion runway-promotion Vrvian Walton-Garrett wishes to thank our friends, families fo*- all their prayers, calls, flower: cards and vis­ its during Vivian s tong ill- Tendercare and Heartland Hospice, to Wren Funeral Home, Rev. David Garrett and Rev. Brian AUbright for their poignant service, and the Freeport U.B. Church and Welcome Comers UM. Church for the after-service luncheon. A very special "Than*. You" goes to Wtnra? get through this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness has been comforting in our time of sorrow. God bless you one and all. Robert Garrett and family; Clyde and B*tty Carr and IN LOVING MEMORY OF Bernard TbMaa 7-14-1933 to 8-13-1999 It has been five yean that you've been gone. You are deeply misaed You'U always be Wife, Cariota Children & Grandchildren catalog, shows, 5445 W.C OFFICE/PATIENT AP­ POINTMENT SCHEDU­ LER: to $14.42/hour ♦ train­ ing now! FT or PT. (517)866­ 5445 W.C SHIPPING/INVENTORY CONTROUSUPERVISOR: to $50,000/year k benefits. Major local company, 401K Needed now! (517)886-5445 W.C 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 1978 Centurion appli 1 property, $500 "as is"- must be removed from the Com­ munity. ' Phone (517)852­ 1514. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ signs with your ad that runs RY OUTLET: lot model * ' Get clearance sale, homes from . 1351 $37,600. CaD today 1-877at-im > • N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. LOST WAN GREEN ST AREA: Female Jack RuseeD Terrier; white w/brown A don't want to pay $60/hour French, "Trust the French". DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. CaD (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with tide and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow- TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. 2 YEAR OLD Black Lab mix (spayed). Very friendly! Free GARAGE SALE: Comer of WE NEED TO make room. S. Broadway and Sherwood. New homes coming in. Sell­ Fri. A Sat, Aug. 13th 4r 14th, ing current models at great KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 discounts! Lot models range beautifully wooded acres, from 1,280 sqA to 2.280 sq. short drive to Fife Lake. MULTI FAMILY BARN ft Prices range from $45,200 State land, Manistee IJvei; SALE: 8/13 A 8/14, 9am- to $67,000. Call Grand Value trails. Ideal ca 5pm. 7601 N. Broadway Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ tion. Drive and 4851. 4963 S. State Road. lon- electric $25,900, $500 down, (Hastings Rd), Freeport. $320/month. 11% land con­ MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE tract SALE IN MIDDLEVILLEM-37 to State St across from $100 PILLOWTOP laundry mat, right on Rus­ mattress sell at 4-way stop. 407 Rus­ Brand new, never used! sell. Many items to choose King, $150. (517)719-8062 from. August 18th-20th. LARGE BIG COMFY COUCH: col- Join Michigan's fastest grow­ YARD SALE: 3432 Podunk ers are burgundy, green ing modular builder. We Lake Rd. just off M-43 West khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 ««k aggressive, experiBoys school dothes, houseenced, successful retail sales more. Friday, Satur- MEMORY FOAM professionals who desire to excel with a winning team! co NASA foam. Temporpe- We offer paid training, dic style, queen, never used. 401k, benefits, multiple vaca­ 1992 PONTIAC BONNE* New $2,600 - sell $595. tion incentives, cash bonus­ VILLE: $1,200 obo. (269)838­ es, plus beat the best 2363 plan in our industry. year earnings $50,000 plus. If CARD OF THANKS qualified fax to Emily at our Thank you to my immediate home office (616)837-6375, family and my church email to eatkinson^mapleisfamily for making my 90th land.net or mail to P.O. Box birthday so great. 79, Coopersville, MI. 49404. Thanks for the flowers, cards and gifts. CHOIR DIRECTOR FOR God bless you all! HASTINGS KIDS' CHOIR: Bachelors degree in vocal/ Clara Belle Apsey choral music and elementary teaching experience re­ DO YOU WANT QUALITY quired. Resumes accepted PRINTING at affordable until Aug. 23rd. Send to: prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at Kids' Choir, P.O. Box 1613, Battle Creek. Ml 49016. Greco*Roman tourney in Fargo, N.D. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior Eddie Phillips finished second at the ASICS/Vaughn Cadet National Championships for Greco-Roman wrestling July 26. in Fargo. N.D. Phillips woo his pool in the 84 person tour­ nament. to advance lo the finals where he was topped 7-1 by Deroa Winn of Missouri in the 171-pound championship. He came up just short of placing in the freestyle competition July 30. Phillips had a pair of one point losses to top five placers. “It’s the first time 1 can remember that a Lakewood kid has ever placed out there." said Phillips' coach Nick Boucher. Il wasn't the first time Phillips has placed high in an elite group of wrestlers. He placed sixth at 171 pounds at last winter's Michigan High School Division 2 Championships, after being sidelined with an injury. Phillips went to Fargo determined to improve upon a tough finish in last year's Cadet championships, where he was knocks! out of both the freestyle and Greco-Roman tournaments earty on. Boucher is a member of the Lakewood wrestling couching staff, as well as a coach for the Michigan junior team. He coached recent Lakewood graduate Nathan Shoup in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman events at the national champi­ onships aa well. In Greco-Roman wrestling, a wrestler can't use their kgs or their opponents legs to per­ form a move. “It’s a little more exciting watching that," said Boucher. “There are a lot more throws and it's harder to defend a throw." The freestyle format is a lot like the high school wrestling system, except the scoring is a little different A wrestler doesn't need total control to score points. The Cadet and Junior teams were separated in Fargo, with the Cadets spending their time in the dorms at North Dakota Stale University. Boucher is the junior coach, but was able to be down on the mat with Phillips during the Cadet matches because of their school ties. D Eddie Phillips, left, shows off the hardware he earned with a second place finish at the ASICS/Vaughn Cadet National Championships in Greco-Roman wrestling July 28, in Fargo, N.D. with some help from coach Nick Boucher. (Photo supplied) Boucher liked to coach a wrestler he's familiar with. "Sometimes, you barely know the kids name," said Boucher, “but it is kind of easy coaching the best kids in lhe state too. Phillips qualified for the national event by winning his weight class al the state finals in May. He finished second in the state in the freestyle event. From May until July, time was just spent getting ready for the national event. Right before leaving for Fargo. Phillips, coach Boucher, and the rest of the participat­ ing wrestlers spent three days at the Team Michigan training camp at Eastern Michigan University. There they participated in three two-hour practices a day. mostly wrestling, and then a couple three, four, or five mile “Train, eat. and sleep, and that's about ti." said Boucher. runs. pjn. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 FULL TIME LABORER thru Nov. Call Willie at Murray's Return of flamingos sought HASTINGS — The Hastings Jaycees are asking for the return of the flock of 28 flamingos removed from lhe 400 block of West Center Street in Hastings. The birds were removed from the lawn by lawn care personnel in order lo mow and were placed in a pile. The recipient of lhe birds was informed by a neighbor that someone stopped and picked them up on Monday. Aug. 9 in the a_m. hours. The pink plastic birds are marked "Jaycees" and their return as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated. The project is meant as a fund-raiser to help fund the community projects the Jaycees run. People make donations to have the flock placed in someone's yard and then the recipient can donate to have them removed or placed in someone else's yard. Anyone with information to the where about- of .he flock of 28 buds is asked to call Scott Chipman at 269-945-998. Two arrested for drugs, booze Hastings — Michigan State Police troopers arrested Cory Cadieux, 23, on Aug. 3 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxi­ cated and possession of marijuana after a traffic stop. The passenger in the vehicle, Daniel Mayhew . 23, also was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for possession of marijuana. Caller with complaint arrested CARLTON TOWNSHIP — After receiving a call Aug. 4 about an ex-husband throwing her possessions around her house and drink­ ing. Michigan State Police troppers arrested Kathy Madison. 40. on a misdemeanor warrant from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. The ex-husband, who was not named, was not charged. Man held for violating parole HASTINGS — Officers were called to a residence Aug. 4 to han­ dle an argument involving two males and one female fighting. Authorities found a man wanted by the Lansing Tether Unit. Jeffrey Vbglc. 44, was arrested for absconding parole by Hastings City Police officers after it was determined there were no weapons in the house. The other persons involved in the argument were not charged. Teen held for retail fraud HASTINGS — Nicholas Ray, 18, of Hastings, was arrested Aug. 5 on warrants for retail fraud, third degree, and failure to appear for court after being found harassing employees of a business on East Green street. Intoxicated diver is arrested 16' LAYTON TRAILER: sleeps 4, good condition, $1,200. (269)623-2022 FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. Practice just started and the first games on the varsity girts' basketball schedule are still s couple weeks sway. That isn't stopping the Lakewood varsity girts’ basketball team from working hard. The Lady Vikings will hold a car wash today at the Lake wood High School, and win be accepting donations to help support the basketball program. The car wash will run final 10 ajn. until 6 OLICEBE'AT HASTINGS 4 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Lakewood ladies cleaning cars today BARRY TOWNSHIP — The Barry County Sheriff Department Dive Team was requested after an intoxicated suspect in a domestic dispute dived into a lake and was not seen for several minutes. Sean Weber. 33, was arrested for assault after being seen at the Shell gas station in Delton. He apparently had come out of the lake and received a ride from a good Samaritan to his home north of Cloverdale Road. Booze parties yield teen arrests NASHVILLE — Several teem were arrested for being in posses­ sion of alcohol at parties broken up by Michigan State Mice Troopers and Hastings City police officers Aug. 6. Names uf the minors were not released. Police rescue children in crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A traffic accident involving a car running into a tree at a high rale of speed occurred Aug. 6 on Patterson Road north of M-179. When officers arrived at the scene, the car was found to be upside down in the ditch with people trapped inside. The children were extricated by Michigan State Mice Troopers, Allegan and Barry County Sheriff"s officers before the car caught on fire. Two people were transported to Pennock with minor injuries. Neighbor arrested In dispute ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - After receiving a call about a neighborhood dispute where there thre or four shots were being fired at a home on Marsh Roed. Michigan State Police Troopers and Allegan County Sheriff*s Department officers responded Aug. 9. Dionico “Nick” Trevino, 60, and his wife were found to have threatened the neighbor with a gun. When officers arrived the cou­ ple were found outside the home with a loaded .22 rifle. Trevino was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm. ' Truck thief suspect nabbed Hastings- An arrest has been made in the case of a theft of a red 1991 Ford F-350 dual rear wheel pickup track reported in the Police Beat last week. The track was stolen from a pole bam July 19. The vehicle, after it was stolen, was responsible for multiple acts of vandalism. Christopher Rogers, 18. was arrested and charged with more than 20 counts resulting from the investigation of the Michigan State Police Post. Power washer thief sought ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police Troopers are asking for information from the public on a theft of a power washer from the front porch of a home Aug. 10 in the 1100 block of Wildwood. The victim saw a while male, in his early to mid 20s wttn light brown hair, wearing white T-shirt and jeans who was driving a small red car around 7:30 a.m. remove the power washer from the porch, but was unable to get any other information. Also stolen at around the same time was a faceplate to a car stereo from approximately two blocks down on Wildwood. Anyone with information is asked to call Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Bryan Roderick at 269-948-8283 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Man held for domestic violence THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — An argument turned physical resulted in Charles Kenney. 24 of Hastings, being arrested for domestic violence on Aug. 8 by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. �The Hasbng* Banner - Thursday. August 12. 2004 - Page 17 Three area community hospitals to help health plan for uninsured The Barry-Eaton Health Plan to help unin­ sured people has announced that contribu­ tions of three local hospitals to support a new initiative will help them gain access to pri­ mary health care. Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital (Charlotte), Eaton Rapids Medical Center and Pennock Hospital (Hastings) have agreed to demate laboratory mid radiology services in support of the new primary care clinic BarryEaton Health Connections, which will open Tuesday, Aug. 24. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Health Connections is a new primary care clinic for residents of Barry and Eaton coun­ ties who do not liave health insurance. The clinic expects to be able to serve about 1.400 people by providing basic primary care, diag­ nostic services (lab/radiology) and access to pharmaceuticals. In order to get these services, prospective clients must meet eligibility criteria and be enrolled in the program. The Health Department has been taking enrollment for the, last two weeks and already has close to 100 people signed up. Once the clinic opens Aug. 24. enrolled members will be able to call for appointments with the nurse practitioner. Basic primary care includes preventative care, sick care, and monitoring of chronic conditions. The clinic will alternate days at the Health Department s Hastings (330 West Woodlawn Ave.) and Charlotte locations. “The generous donations from the hospi­ tals will enable Health Connections to pro­ vide complete primary care to its patients,” said Dr. Kimberly Norris, president of BarryEaton Health Plan. “The contributions are recognition by the hospitals that this clinic will offset their uncompensated care costs by providing an alternative source of health care for people who do not have health insurance. “Too often, those without coverage turn to the emergency rooms for care that could be obtained for less cost through a provider's office. In other cases, people without insur­ ance will delay seeking care until a condition worsens to the point that it requires expensive treatments and hospitalization. “The goal of this new service is to provide access to those people in our community who don't have access. Health Connections will not only improve health status, but it will also help reduce the financial burden for uncom­ pensated care in our health system.” Norris added. The opening of the Health Connections clinic has come after several years of efforts by many community partners to increase access to health care. To leam more about the clinic or to enroll, please call 1-800-5532565. Community Music School back in action Registration is now open for the fall semes­ ter at the Community Music School in Hastings. Open to all ages and skill levels, the school features professional teachers and a dynamic learning environment. Private lessons are offeree in most band and orchestra instruments, keyboard, guitar and voice. Beginning through advanced stu­ dents can enjoy one-on-one coaching and mentoring and formal and informal perform­ ance opportunities. Lessons begin the week of Aug. 23. Kindermusik classes are available for chil­ dren from infancy through age 7. Kindermusik features play-based music and movement that enhances a child's future suc­ cess in music and academics. Parents and care givers leam new ways to interact with chil­ dren and stimulate learning. Kindermusik classes begin Sept. 13. Need-based financial aid is available for qualifying families. Community Music School instructors combine academic creden­ tials with performance and teaching experi­ ence. Classes are held at First United Methodist Church, 209 West Green St. in Hastings. For registration information, call Steve Youngs, coordinator, at (269) 948-9441. The Community Music School is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Mfater skiier suffers minor injuries The Lakewood Ambulance crew put a new brace on an unconscious skier and took him to a Grand Rapids hospital for evaluation Saturday. He regained conscious and required a lew stitches on his face and mouth. He was injured in an accident during the ski show, which was part of the Lake Odessa Summer Splash celebration on Jordan Lake last weekend. Go digital! Now it’s incredibly easy for you to get great pictures from vour digital files Kindermusik classes are available for children from infancy through age 7. Central Michigan, a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in pan by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 • Approved a request from the First Presbyterian Church to use a portion of East Center Street between Church and Broadway on Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a vacation Bible school follow-up celebration. The council had no questions and approved the request. 3 Easy Steps Touch screen to start & insert media card "Although there is always some ground water contamination at any gas station built before 1990, the Shell Station on Green Street has only moderate amounts of ground water contamination and no contamination to the drinking water in the surrounding area." 2 3 We Print Your Photos! — Mick Lynch. AHC project manager • Had a first reading on an ordinance to allow household pets into city parks or public lands under specific conditions. No one cur­ rently is allowed to bring an animal, domestic pet or otherwise, into any city park unless there is a resolution for a specific event or special situation. This is the first step in get­ ting a pet area set aside in one or more parks for city residents to exercise their dogs or any other household pet. • Held a first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city. The areas are between Apple Street on the North, Michigan Street on the west. Boltwood Street on the east and Green Street on the south. These lots are currently zoned B-2 and the amended zoning map will have them zoned B-l. When asked by council members why this area was being rezoned. Economic Development Director Daryle BenjaminForbes, a member of the Downtown Development Authority, explained “This Select the prints you want: ■ size, quantity & paper selection 4x6, 5x7,8.5x11, 8.5x14 plus package size* available WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FILM OR DIGITAL FILES PROCESSED AT PRINTING PLUS, YOU'LL GET THE BEST PICTURES YOUR FAMILY EVER HAD! Daryle Benjamin-Forbes of the Downtown Development Authority explained the dif­ ferences in the propsed zoning at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday evening. would open up the area for more commercial development in tune with the city's master plan and excludes some types of commercial uses of the lots such as car sales lots." • Discussed a memorandum regarding the mandatory replacement of aged water meters at the time of sale of a facility. Water meters are replaced if found to be over 25 years of age or faulty in some way. There are approx­ imately 600 meters that are older then 25 years out of approximately 2,650 accounts. Most times the city is contacted by one of COLOR RETOUCHING NOW AVAILABLE! Get more from your digital files- the parties involved in the sale for a final meter reading. That is when the city staff can inspect the rneter for age and general condi­ tion. Currently, the meters are replaced at city cost. The suggestion before the council was that the seller be responsible for the cost of replacing lhe meter instead of the city absorb­ ing that cost. Council members agreed that since it was not in the best interest of the sell­ er or buyer of the property to have the meter replaced, the city should be responsible for the replacement costs of the water meters. • Calendars • Greeting Cards • Multiple sizes up to 8 x 14 Framed Prints Business Cards ... and morel Get a Cl Transfer your digital media cards to CD for safe keeping YMCA Program Director An excellent opportunity for a recreational professional to «*»3" join a YMCA in one of the 100 best small towns of America. Hastings, Michigan. An energetic team player is needed to lead a full spectrum of programming from youth sports to operating a YMCA Day and Resident Camp. Schools of choice Barry ISD • Delton Kellogg Schools Hastings Area Schools Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2004-2005 school year. Students who reside within lhe Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district arc eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades: K-12 / Application deadline Sept. 21st. Delton has openings in grades:K, I, 2, 7, 8. 9,10,11,12/ Application deadline Aug. I3lh. Send written requests to: Superintendents Office Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 377 N. Grove St. Delton. Ml 49046 Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St Hastings. Ml 49058 Candidates should be al least 25. possess a bachelor’s degree in recreation management, education, or a re'ited field and have one to two years related experience. This is a full time, year-round position with a benefit package including health-dental insurance, retirement and vacation.' Those interested should send their resume. 3 letters of refer­ ences. and include in a cover letter a paragraph that describes why an organized camp experience is important to the growth of a child and a paragraph that explains your phi­ losophy on youth sports Letters and resumes must be returned to the YMCA Office. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Ml 49058 by August 30' P.O. Box 252 • 2055 Iroquois Trail • Hastings. Michigan 49058 • Phone: 269-945-4574 • Fax 269-945-2631 Check out all our Special Services: • Big Prints & Posters • Folding & Laminating • Business Cards • Custom Robber Stamps • Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 1 fhe ew8*’’ OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 18 - Thursday. August 12. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Car-truck crash kills man, 50 A car-truck accident in Barry Township Wednesday afternoon at about 1 p.m. resulted in a 50-year-old man losing his life. A witness traveling behind the man was on her cell phone with 911 Central Dispatch, describing the car weaving all over the road and hitting a sign while traveling northbound on M-43 south of Delton. The car then crossed the center line and struck a pick-up truck driven by a 16-year-old and her mother. who were transported by ambulance to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and were listed in serious condition. The names of the drivers and passenger were not released pending notification of the families involved. The accident remains under investigation and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash. WINDOWS The car being driven erratically by the 50-year-old victim, spun around in a 360-degree circle after the crash. The accident was witnessed and relayed to 911 Central Dispatch by a person who had followed thn car for several miles. hSMCE 1053 WINDOWS • SIDING PATIO ROOMS 4717 Broadmoor S.E., Kentwood Call Today for Your Free In-Home Estimate 616-554-1600 1-888-600-3111 • Energy Savings Champion Comfort 365 Glass www. c ha m pionwindo w. com • No Hassel pricing Dsaunt applies » our regular tat price M prices mdude expert ncStoon Sony, no on prior sate*. Expiree 8H7W The truck seen here was struck head-on by the north-bound car Both airbags deployed and the passengers were transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo lltew Rebates lost Ammmaedf Judy Hook Memorial blood drive is today Root beer floats will be served (o donors at the first annual Judy Hook Memorial Red Cross blood drive, which will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 12. in the Castleton Township Hall, located at 915 Reed St. in Nashville. "Judy was always the chairperson for blood drives in Nashville and she died a year ago at the end of August." said Red Cross Blood Drive Chairwoman Doreen Dean. "Judy always served root beer floats at her August blood drives. That is why we are serving them again this year and calling it the Judy Hook Memorial Blood Drive. "Our goal for this blood drive is 50 pints; but hopefully we will go way over that." she added. "Judy always helped everybody. She was always giving rides to cancer patients and others. There were very few people in Nashville who didn’t knew her." Dean noted that Judy's husband. Larry Hook, is donating the ice cream for the root beer floats. "He has also lined up volunteers to help with lhe loading and unload­ ing." she said. "He is still involved every single time. 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Sates Family Tradition MiSNOVM LAX i urb! 8 Tup Thu 4 fn unM 6 Sc?jrt»r noon KRVKf HOUtS Mon 4 87 Tut Thu 4 Fit 8-5 The Hastings BANNER � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-08-19.pdf fe824a6271087b76ce771483842ab9a6 PDF Text Text HASUNGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH SI HASUNGS Ml 49058-1893 We’re just asking for nanny govt. See Story on Page 5 I up See Story on Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ’V-w W HastingsHaNNER VOLUME 151, No. 34 PRICE 50C Prospects promising for Gun Lake village >. NEWS BRIEFS by Fran Faverman Probate judge finalists to meet ordinances, and do its own zoning. Staff Writer Two major reasons for consideration again To be or not to be — a village — that is the question. mid-1980s to 1990) are the lack of a forum For Jim Riehl, president of the Gun Lake The next First Friday fonnn Sept 3 will be a joint appearance by the final two can­ didates for Barry County Probate Judge. The forum has been scheduled for noon Friday. Sept 3, at the Thomas Jefferson Halt comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Stephanie Fekkes and Bill Doherty are being invited to talk about the non-parti­ san job they are seeking in the Nov. 2 gen­ eral election. Fekkes was appointed probale judge last March by Gov. Jennifer Granhohn to succeed Richard Shaw, who had retired with nearly three years left on his six-year term. She and Doherty were the top two voce getters in the Aug. 3 primary runoff of five candidates. of the village structure (last considered in the for common planning or zoning among the Protective Association (GLPA) and board of four townships. Wayland, Martin. Yankee directors, the answer is a resounding "yes." Springs and Orangeville, and their failure to Most GLPA’s of the annual meeting Saturday morning, billed as information-only, communicate with each other when zoning near their boundaries. A complication is the was devoted to the question of forming a Gun fact that Orangeville is the only township of Lake village. Also present and participating the four to rely on Barry County for zoning. in the meeting was Scott Smith, an attorney What issues? How to deal with the activi­ from Law. Weathers, and Richardson. Smith ties of Gun Lake Investors (GLI). a limited specializes in municipal law. liability company that owns several parcels Why a village? To have some control over between U.S.-131 and the lake. Also at issue development around the lake. "These issue.. is the illegal discharge of 63 million gallons represent more work than a volunteer board of water by the developers of condominium can handle." Smith said. project in Yankee Springs Township. A volunteer board also has no authority to In December 2003. GLI proposed a 590- manage any of the problems. A village staff space would be paid to manage the issues and Orangeville Township along Patterson Road. would have the authority to do so because a RV park a with 48-acre lake in See VILLAGE, page 3 village has the ability to create and enforce Gentlemen, start your hoses! The annual Delton Founders Weekend featured waterball fights beween area fire departments. Shown here are representatives from the Nashville and Richland departments getting ready for competition as the ball is being set between them. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Ute winner of the Nov. 2 election will serve out the remaining two yean of Shaw's term. The First Friday forum series, which tinted 15 years old this month, also plans to have a debate at noon Friday, Oct 1. Accidents near Wal-Mart prompt growing concerns bv Heather Reed between the candidates for state represen­ tative, Democratic challenger David Brinkert and Republican incumbent Gary Newell. Anohei fuium for candidates in the only two county commission races also may be held later in October. The First Friday is sponsored by die Barry County Democratic Committee and remains the only torum in this area for all candidate, for local public office to face the public. Class reunion set for Summerfeat the same thing — it’s a traffic hazard. Staff Writer ings. It also did nut Lave 12 months of acci­ or sign when certain traffic condition ■> or dent data to satisfy the accident experience a intersections are hazardous. busy road and wait... and wait... and wait Rutland Townshipr officials blame the Michigan Dcp^rt.^r.il I Transportation, anu until an approaching vehicle signals to tum M-DOT blame j RutlanoTow nship, so it’s dif­ right. ficult at best to get definitive answers from it feels like to try to make a left turn Even then the driver must hope there is no one coming from the other way. Some might purposely avoid turning left anyone involved in any public position. When asked at the July 23 First Friday forum While meeting one or more’warrants is not considered sufficient justification for the installation of a traffic signal, it is necessary intersection with personal injuries and proper­ to do so before a signal can be considered. ty damage. There were three major accidents The 11 warrants include minimum vehicular just this past June and July. Data on how severe these accidents were is not available. in volume, interruption cf continuous traffic, Hastings. Barry County Commissioner Sandy minimum pedestrian volume, school cross­ When reached for comment. Julie Hurley there last on the way home so they won’t have James, who represents Rutland Township on ing, progressive movement, accident experi­ of M-DOT’s field office in Marshall said the to fight with the traffic. the County Board, spoke of her helping with ence. systems, combination of warrants, four agency’s traffic engineers did a survey in the at the Thomas implementation of Jefferson the Hall stoplight at day near the dreaded Wal-Mart and M-37/M- Heath/Grcen Road and M-43 because of acci­ 43 intersection west of Hastings. dents, but said she could help only in finding the solution. involving motorists pulling out of the Wal­ She also said she spoke to Al Pandel. owner of the strip mall near that location, and he said hour volumes, peak hour delay, and peak hour CESO Inc. recommends in the summary of light at M-37/M-43 and Green/Heath Streets at M-37/M-43 and Wal-Mart Driveway satis­ so that more time was given to people trying fies signal warrants 2.9. 10. and 11 contained to make the left turn out onto M-37/M-43. 1954 will have its 50th class reunion Mart parking lot onto M-43 to head east into the city. Some wonder how many crashes it it has been a concern of his and the owners of in the MMUTCD. CESO recommends that will take before someone finally finds a solu­ the businesses. this location be signalized with a two-phase. few as a growing and serious traffic hazard. ed changes were to change the timing of the the traffic warrant study that the intersection Summerfest weekend. tion to what is regarded by more than just a September 2002 and determined that no traf­ fic signal was needed. The only recommend­ volume. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28 during al the new YMCA Camp Algonquin from warrant. tn the two scars since the study ,uas done there have been at least five accutcnis at the out onio M-43. going out of their way to shop There have been a number of accidents The class will have a casual gathering posed strip mall iii front of the existing build­ warrants. A warrant is issued for a signal light This traffic challenge is faced often every The Hastings High School Class of (MMUTCD) Section 6C and tested against 11 Some questions about what can be done have prompted >cme interesting answers. Perhaps nearly every motorist know s what Some believe there needs to be changes in how the traffic flows at the intersection. James' primary election opponent. Marlin 80-second cycle length traffic signal and be One observer said. “Drivers in the area Wallers, said that maybe widening the road in coordinated with the existing traffic signal at need to exercise more caution, common cour­ tesy. common sense and patience. The MDOT 5 to 8 p m. Fridty evening. Aug. 27. According to a new business owner just tliat area would help, but he would not rec­ M-37/M-43 and Heath Road and that stop Anyone who was in high school with this putting in a new shop in the West Side Plaza ommend an additional entrance and exit onto bars should be placed to accommodate west­ needs to lake into consideration the volume of data is invited to come to the catnp and next door to Wal-Mart, the building’s owners Heath Road, contending that it would cause bound M-37 trucks. traffic that intersection handles daily and the visit with members of the '54 class. have told him it probably will take a death at more accidents at that intersection too. There was no mention in the study of any Those who know of anyone who ought the intersection before something significant A traffic signal warrant study done in May other recommendations, including an alterna­ want to attend are asked to share this is done by township, state or county officials. 2002 for Wal-Mart revealed a few more tive exit onto Heath Road or widening any Recent accidents near the intersection have answers. The study was performed according roads. This study did not take into considera­ been photographed by the Banner and the vic­ to the specifications stated in the Michigan tion the development of the new West Side tims of one crash eariier this summer all said Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Plaza strip mall currently built or the pro­ announcement with them. Light refreshments will be served and a free-will donation will be taken. effect that the accidents have on the people in Barry County. “1 hope it does not take a death of one of our readers to get the point across." The Clan of *54 will have a golf outing New assistant prosecutor Saturday. Aug. 28, at Mulberry Fore in Nashville and a dinner in the evening, also at Mulberry Fore. Invitations have been sent to those who TK High School graduate are 1954 Hastings High School graduates. Two ‘Whizbang!' sessions planned by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Kendra Weatherhead, a 1994 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, has joined the Two "WhizBang!” training opportuni­ Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office as an assistant prosecutor. ties are available Aug. 25 and 26 for area Weatherhead, small business owners and others who who started in he' job warn to loam how to explode their sales or Monday, has lived in Barry County for 19 deliver front-line customer service. years. She is a 1998 graduate of the Speaker Bob Negen. who founded the University of Michigan and 2003 graduate of Mackinaw Kite Co. in 1981. will teach Case Western Reserve University School of eight ways to gain customer loyalty, five Law. While in college at U of M she was a mem­ ways to get a flood of new customers for ber of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity that does ahnostno money and ocher tricks. The first workshop is “Explode Your service work in the community . She also par­ Sales!,” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, ticipated in alternative spring break activities Aug. 25. The workshop will be held in the with the fraternity by building homes for Bany County Commission on Aging, 320 Habitat for Humanity, and working with a West Woodlawn in Hastings. group that delivered lunches to AIDS victims in New York City. Then on Thursday morning. Aug 26, During her time at Case Western, she from 8:30 am. to noon, he will lead “How to Deliver worked with an advisor who was an attorney Front-line WhizBang! who spoke to women in prison with custody Customer Service" workshop. The cost is $69 for each workshop or $120 for both workshops. Card carrying leadership alumni pay $59 for one work­ shop or $i00 for both. Call Nancy Goodin, director of Leadership Barry County at 269-945­ 2454 for additional information. Saluting cancer survivors Fresh flowers were given away to cancer survivors Friday evening as they began their walk in the annual “Relay for Life" fund-raiser at Tyden Park in Hastings. More photos of the 24-hour event appear inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Moro NEWS BRIEFS on page 3 Nicole Meredith) issues. Before taking the position with the prose­ cuting attorney’s office here, she also had worked as a judicial coordinator for a school system, helping the administration with stu­ Kendra Weatherbead dents in legal trouble and participated in a lav. he said "Ms. Weatherhead will complement c’inic for the public this office as we hold criminals accountable. In a prepared statement from Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeil. See PROSECUTOR, page 7 �Page 2 - Thursday August 19. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Relay for Life raises record $82,000-plus for Cancer Society tn Elaine Gilbert Schools team; $1.500 by Brian Roderick of Assistant Editor Barry County Relay for Life, held On Saturday, awards were presented to nine Relay for Life participants who walked Barry Friday and Saturday, raised a county record of Valley $82,537.91 for the American Cancer Society. team “It was actually awesome.” said Bonne part of the program. Employees team; and $1,432 by Tina Amaro of the Thomapple the last County Community Credit Union Delton all 24 hours of the event: Drew Bowman. Don Schils. Brandy Goodemoot. Justin One-hundred forty-eight cancer survivors Goodemoot. Shea Childs. Tracy Phoenix. Pat Meredith. Relay co-chair with Jennie Decker turned out for a victory lap Friday evening. George. Nikki King and Steve Collins. Other “Il was unbelievable that we raised that much Tyden Park, where the Relay was held, was endurance walkers were honored for walking money.a it was $66,000 last year.” dotted with purple and white because most of a total of eight hours each. A record number of teams. 35. also partici­ pated. Hastings Area Schools' team raised the mos! funds, bringing in $6,746. Second place was the Aspinall & Associates team, which the survivors wore purple AMC T-shirts and white sashes emblazoned with the word 'Survivor' as they carried purple and white balloons. Later as night fell. 1.558 luminary Each team had a separate theme, which was portrayed at team tents and displays around the park. It bags Paint the Town Pink was the theme of Coldwell Banker Classic Realty's "You've competition between teams. Hastings Area Schools won for having the “best banner collected $5,906. Farm Bureau, the Larry glowed in the park as a tribute to honm by '..ini thrrtM " Neil Agency raised $5,445.78. taking third friends and loved ones or remember friends or 59* > team won lot place.. The most money raised by individuals was loved ones who have died from cancer te;"n theme Names of each person honored with a lumi $1.650 by Jamie Phillips of the Hastings Area nary bag were read aloud during a touching to •caring away cancel. Coldwell R-inter Classic P••••'«. ’.•j.';.' mmh Best decorated ^^mofkris I mil best decorated ten’ v villi ,i ll.tllowcen molt! g.. d Been Flocked" tent display, which captured the award for "best decorated tent by team theme." Featuring a pink balloon arch and lots of pink flamingoes, the display was set up on the east end of Tyden Park during the Relay. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) lent” with its pink balloons and pink flamin­ goes; Maple Valley High School's team won tne “most spinted team award;” and the Barry County Cancer Support Group won the “most spirited new team” award. “So much of our community was down there (at the relay). Meredith said. Relay for Life Committee member, expressed thanks and appreciation to every­ one who raised funds, to those who donated money, those who attended and to all who supported the event in any way. Winner of the 50/50 drawing was Kay Sargeant of Okemos, who took home $1331. The drawing funds totaled S2.662. which were divided equally between Sargeant and the American Cancer Society. Larry Neil of the Farm Bureau’s Larry Neil Agency spoke during the Survivors’ Ceremony, praising the inspiration and positive attitudes of cancer survivors. Pictured at right is Donna Long, a long-time Relay for Life supporter, who this year was in charge of team recruitment, ceremonies and awards and registration. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Hastings Area Schools' team raised $6,746 and won the honors for raising the most money for the American Cancer Society. The school district's team tent is featured in the background. They won the "best banner by team theme" award. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A group of walkers enjoy the Crazy Hat Lap during Saturday's Relay for Life activities in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cancer survivors of all ages, from teens to folks 80 and over, participated in the vic­ tory lap. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Virginia Alles and Jerry Johnson (on the right) were among the cancer survivors who participated in Friday evening's victory lap during the Relay for Life. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Bonnie Meredith (left) and Jennie Decker were honored for their outstanding work as Barry County Relay for Life co-chairpersons. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Palm trees sprouted up in Tyden Park as one of the team’s decor for the Relay for Life. Thirty-five teams participated, Sunriving cancer is a great reason to celebrate by parading around the track. (Photo by Nicole Meredith) setting a new Barry County Relay for Life record. (Photo by Brett Bremer) One of the highlights of the event is the gathering of cancer survivors. This year 148 survivors participated. (Photo by Nicole Meredith) Several team tents had a Christmas theme. This one had a sleigh of wrapped pack­ ages with a posted sign: "Gifts for a Cure." (Photo by Nicole Meredith) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 13. 2004 - Page 3 VILLAGE, continued from page 1 The proposal changed into a 205 single-fami­ tages of a village, which include increased ly housing development with a 48-acrc lake. property values, the authority to pass and How to form a village nificant issue for one summer-only resident. Though village boundaries would be decid­ The development would be across Patterson enforce ordinances to protect the lake, and The process of establishing a village will She said she fell it was unfair to tax summer ed ultimately by the state's boundary com­ from a 305 single-family housing develop­ uniform zoning for the entire lake. Other occur only if the survey indicates a pajority residents whose voting residences were else­ mission. what is submitted as a map is con­ ment with a 60-acre lake in Martin Township, ships. Taxation without representation was a sig­ 20 mills. advantages are village tax dollars stay in the of the GLPA membership supports going where. Only people whose voting residences sidered by the commission. Riehl had noted a development also being planned by GLI village, eligibility for numerous state and fed­ ahead with the village idea. fall within the boundaries of the village would earlier that the boundary commission does not after sand mining is completed. eral grants, the ability to accept charitable A petition and a map of the area to be incor­ be able to vote on taxes and other village like issues. imposed by natural features, in other words, Other developments current!} under con­ donations including land, and the ability to porated as a village are created and circulated struction or being planned could add another preserve an orderly development for future for signatures. The petition and other data is Taxes, according to Smith, can be limited 300 homes to the Gun Lake area. generations then sent to the Stale Boundary Commission in the charter. The state’s home-rule village Formation of a village does not mean leav­ in Lansing for review. The boundary commis­ law limits a village tax rate to a maximum of Michigan ing a township; village residents would still sion holds public hearings on the request. The case of Pleasant Valley #2 highlighted the difficulty getting in the Quality be voters in each of the four townships and Following the hearings, the commission rules (MDEQ) to act after the GLPA had an inde­ would be eligible to serve as township offi­ on the proposed incorporation. pendent laboratory test the watet being dis­ cers. Department Environmental of department. According to Riehl, it took the MDEQ another six days to halt the discharge. Statistical data Using a wealth of statistical data from the year 2000 U.S. census and a survey conduct­ ed this spring by GLPA. Riehl presented the case for a village. Current growth trends indicate all four townships experienced growth in the decade from 1990-2000: Yankee Springs at 43 per­ cent. Orangeville and Wayland at 14 percent each, and Martin at 11 percent. According to him, assuming all the current and planned the years 2000-2010. The population of the village, estimated at between 6,000 and 6,200, would be larger than all but one township in Barry County... lars. Riehl pointed out that such taxes are Though not as likely to impinge upon the deductible, along with township taxes, on tax returns. Using the stale formula, he observed Riehl also cited the potential for growth the that villages are eligible for state revenue proposed Bradley casino would create. A 365- in Shelbyville, a possible 20,000-seat (recently concert turned venue down Hopkins in Hopkins the by ation of a charter commission. The charter commissioners are elected locally from the area defined by the boundary commission. All vidual parcels. continued from front page charter commissioners must be residents of the proposed village area. Only voters within the village area are eligible to vote in that election. The charter commissioners create the char­ ter document, which spells out the services to be provided by the Village Council. Among Chamber planning pig roast tonight Nine fire departments in Michigan received $597,004 in grants from the US. Department of Homeland Security. These those listed by Riehl arc a local police force, communities will use the funds for vehicle a marine patrol, water emergency equipment, Members and ana mrmhm of die Barry acquisition and for fire operations. some street lights, and an emergency warning County Aren Chairihrr of Commerce are "TWs grant program helps local commu­ system for severe weather. invited to the ntgamiatimt'a 19th asatnal nities improve the quality of their firefight­ The final step in creating a village is sub­ Examining the question of village tax dol­ lake as much as new residential construction. space RV park those except NEWS BRIEFS incorporation of a village, the next step is cre­ development occurs. Gun Lake will experi­ ence a 40 percent increase in growth during boundaries Assuming the commission approves the charged into the lake, and found a volatile organic compound present, and notified the irregular no gerrymandering to include or exclude indi­ ing equipment and the fitness and pre­ dinner on Thursday. Aug. 19. The event is being held in the summer paredness of their foefighters.' Stabenow the charter passes, the village is incorporated. this year instead of the fall and a -tropical said. "In this way. these grants enhance the incorporated, village residents are pig roast" is the theme. The new location skills and readiness of Michigan's frontline mission of the charter to all eligible voters. If Once for the dinner is the Hastings Country Chib. first responders and their ability to protect Scott Smith, an attorney who specializes in An election to select members io serve the people of their communities, their sharing dollars at a greater rate than are town­ municipal law. estimated the process would at on the Chamber's Board of Directors am! ships. Failure to form a village means no rev­ its r.iost efficient probably take at least 18 an awards presentation to recognize mem­ "Tbp notch equipment is vital to the bers* eflorts during the past year are pan of operations our foefighters must perform in enue sharing dollars. entitled to elect their representatives. months to complete. He estimated a Gun Lake village would the event The election Questions and answers will be held homes and their hmincisei." order to save lives," Levin said. Township board), and 20.000-scat race track, receive at least $600,000 annually from rev­ A variety of topics were covered during the between 6 and 7 p.m. Chamber members These grants are provided through the also along U.S.-131. are additional factors in enue sharing. Villages arc also entitled under question and answer period with the attorney. who are unable to artendmay vole at the Fiscal Year 2004 Assistance to Firefighters his analysis. state law to receive more funds than do coun­ Topics covered ranged from the number of chamber office that day between 9 am and Grant ties for road maintenance. The balance of the boats on the lake to taxation without repre­ 4 p.m. Each charriber member business or Department of Homeland Security and U.S. organivKinn hx rw* vote. Fire Nearly half of the association's members returned the questionnaire sent to them this budget would need to come from village resi­ sentation. voting status, zoning and services. past spring. The data shows that 78% of the dents as millage. The discussion is summarized below. residents regard Gun Lake as a community. Two-thirds (67%) felt it would be beneficial No information is available now as to what a likely village budget would be. Hon d'oeuvres will be served, starting at Vehicle Acquisition Program helps commu­ nities buy such vehicles as pumpers, brush the number of boats on the lake and speed Dinner will begin at 7 p.m.. followed by the trucks, tankerc, rescue four townships, according to Riehl, show that Smith noted that waterways were a real The annual awards include the Brick is almost evenly divided between year-round a village as proposed would have a greater patchwork in Michigan law. The pre-emptive Award, the Chamber business or organiza­ (49.7%) and seasonal state-equalized value (SEV) than all but two power of the state comes into play. He said tion of the year and the individual Chamber townships in Barry County and a greater SEV that a creature of the state (the village) cannot Member of the Year Award. than all but two townships in Allegan County. regulate the state. residents. limits? the Gun Lake area. By age. 40% of the resi­ The population the village, estimated at A village ordinance could probably regu­ dents are 66 and older. 29% fall into the 56-65 between 6.000-6.200. would be larger than all late loud parties at the park, but not the num­ group. 19% are between ages 46 and 55. and but one township in Barry County, and greater ber of boats on the lake from the park and 10% are 36 to 45 years of age. Only 2% are than all but two townships in Allegan County. county launch sites. Neither can the village 20 to 35 years old. Riehl was blunt. "A village cannot stop impose its own launching fee. nor can it Long-term property owners (more than 20 growth." he said. "A village can intelligently expect a split in launching iers imposed by years) outnumber all others by nearly three to manage growth through a master plan for the the county and the state. The village could one (73% to 27%). By township, residency entire community." regulate the number of boats launched by pri­ broke down as follows. 53%. Yankee Springs; 37%, Orangeville; 9%. Wayland; and 1%, Martin. Zoning ordinances in conformance with a master plan would protect the lake. Broken down by location of property. 79% ence when he said. "I’m the last person to own property on the lakefront while the favor adding another layer of government remaining 21% are either on a channel or a bureaucracy." as he began a discussion of the back lot with deeded access. disadvantages of a village. Asked if a village should be pursued. 63% said yes. 34% felt they needed more informa­ vate marinas nnd by village residents. The Department of Natural Resources has a Riehl drew a laugh from the 250-plus audi­ The major disadvantage (besides another layer of government) is increased taxes. vehicles, ambu­ lances, aerials, fireboats, and multipie fea­ more information, and 4% said no. Residency (50.3%) of the Firefighting 6 p.m., and a cash bar win be available. Statistics gathered from the tax rolls of the Fifty-six percent of those surveyed vote in The • To what extent could the village regulate to be a village, while 29% said they needed Eighty-eight percent arc Michigan residents. Program, a joint effort Administration. process for cnangnjg speed limits and affects everyone using the lake. '*' • What about township services? Since village residents would still be pay­ ‘Bats’ program set ------ aaa,,a atA Fierce a,institute ture vehicles known as quints. Middle Ages event planned Members of the Society for Creative a Anachronism (SCA) will gather for a his­ torical re-creation Saturday. Sept 4. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute aad the Historic Chartton Path. Organization for Bat Conservation will The focus of “Havoc in Hastings" is the present an informational program. “Bats of equestrian onmpedtion. Horses and riders the World." from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Aug. from near and for will seat their training on 21, to help clear up myths aad expose the the field in lance and target courses and truth about the winged warnmais other chaUeages. The is not just a theatrical I 5MHpui* wiD nnp rat. oppcrtuMqp*fga> get an upeJoee look at these amazing ani­ demonstration mals from around the world. The presenta­ tition. like those al seen Renaissance fain, but true athletic compe­ tion win include "batty" activities sad live Other tournament activities, including ing township taxes, they would still receive bats Bat the same township services. Townships would archery, raiper fencing and heavy weapons, Conservation's Ba. Zone baaed out the continue to do the assessing of property, but thrown weapons, combat with swords, Cranbrook Science Institute. maces, spears and shields win be featured from the Organization for tion and 3% said no. An overwhelming 82% "You will not get more services and protec­ the village could pick and choose what serv­ The program can serve as an outing for wanted GLPA to participate in the village for­ tions for the same taxes you pay now." he stat­ ices it wanted. For example, he said that a vil­ families and adults. Partidpants will learn mation process, while 15% said they needed ed. He also warned that not all problems will lage could create its own fire department or it wares while townsfolk demon srratr period the answers to many questions such as: could choose to receive fire protection from skills and pastimes. Challengers will strive How is it possible for bats to locale their the township. to unseat die champions of the kingdom young among thousands of others? What and win the glory assd prizes awarded at the sounds does a ba; make when it flies over­ end of the tournament. more information, and 3% said no. De solved for every individual. The association plans to resurvey its mem­ Though reluctant to be quoted on a figure, bers sometime this fall; results from that sur­ he estimated the tax rate would be between What the village would want to do is zon­ vey will determine whether or not to proceed one and three mills, depending on the servic­ ing and permits. But there are limitations on with forming a village. es provided. New services provided only to zoning. The village could not use zoning the village would definitely have to be paid retroactively to outlaw uses that are currently for by village allowed, even if the residents do not like •Village 10r In a portion of the presentation referred to as "Village 101.” Riehl explained the advan­ residents since the village would be a fraction of each of the four town­ them. head? How do they locate their food? The event is boated by the Canton of Visitors also win see live bats from the United States, South America and Africa. Rob Mies, president of Organization for Bat Conservation conduct the program. The vest is $8 for adults and $7 for children County Dems, GOP annoyed with lack of info on delegates by David T. Young “No later than seven days following the Editor Some members of the primary election the clerk shall notify each Barty County Republican and Democratic parties are some­ what perturbed with the county clerk’s office and Joseph Runner, Hope Township. gate” It is not clear if this is a serious violation. No. 2. County Clerk Debbie Smith acknowledged that notices of precinct delegates elected in the Aug. 3 primary were not sent out within the seven days after the election, as pre­ scribed by stale law. She said notices were sent to the two party chairs Aug. 11. However. Democratic Party Vice Chair Barb Cichy said she conducted the Dems’ county convention Saturday. Aug. Thomas Jefferson “No later than seven days following the primary election the clerk shall notify each delegate elected of his or her election as delegate.” 14. at who were - Michigan State Law elected by write-ins. She was filling in for • Alberta and Melvin Goebel. Orangeville Township. • Steven Goebel Chairman Smith did tell Cichy that one reason for a Mark Englerth said he did not have a com­ delay in announcing the delegates was that plete list in time for the county GOP conven­ there was a tie in the number of voles cast for tion Thursday evening. Aug. 12. at the local Robert Dwyer and J. Lynne Fisher at 21 votes American Legion post. for Democratic precinct delegate from the Party and Julia Prairieville Township. Precincts Both parties have their county conventions Fourth Ward in the city of Hastings. The draw in order to select who among the precinct del­ for the third slot among four candidates was egates will be chosen to go to the state con­ held ventions during the last weekend in August. declared the winner. Wednesday. Aug. 11. with Fisher Munjoy and Michael Slabberkoom. Rutland Township. she noted that 29 elected precinct delegates from each party apparently will go to the stale conventions later this month. State law says that. "The county clerk shall record the names of the delegates elected in a book kept for that purpose and shall file the book among the records of the clerk's office. • Kim Townsend and Randall Hughes. City of Hastings. Second Ward. • Eileen Oehler and George Williston. City of Hastings. Third Ward. • Lynne Fisher. Carol Jones Dwyer and Cloe Oliver. City of Hastings. Fourth Ward. • Diana Phillips and Edward and Juanita The trip includes tickets, transportation Heritage Daye are Sept. 10-11 to aad from the Ari Institute with an option­ Middleville Heritage Days celebration al trip to Michigan Mile. The trip baa three Friday aad Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11 will pickup,. in Grand Rapids. Hastings and feature music, food aad fun. Kalamazoo/Portage at around 8 in the Anyone who wants Io he in the parade morning and will return around 9 p.m. The that they must pre-register by calling Fran people and unsung heroes.” “La Grande Jatte” seeks to examine a The parade on Sept II will begin at familiar picture and consider why it has so McFall captured the public imagination. Elementary. If the route should change due Io Elementary construction, and the end public at Page will be Claude Monet. Pierre Auguste Renoir and Rutland Camille Pissarro, all painters whor.t Seurat The petting zoo is returning. In addition, write-in in candidates Township. informed. greatly admired. Also included are works the car show, tractor pull, and craft area still Republicans by Paul Signac and Lucien Pissarro, artists have room for more entries. • Agnes Adrounie and Bill Women City of who shared similar interest in the pointillist Hastings. First Ward. • Brian Reynolds. City of Hastings. Third Ward. • Ken and Majorie Radant. City of Hastings. Fourth Ward. • Vicki Jerkrilis. David interested in the same exhibition that launched La George French at 795-9414. Larry Etter, Mark Englerth and Michael Olinger. Yankee Springs Township. • Terry Geiger. Woodland Township. • Mark Doster. Prairieville Township. • Walter Hcrwarth and Jeff VanNortwick. Johnstown Township. • Julie DeBoer and Donald Drewel. Carlton Township. • James Alden. Barry Township. • George Cullers. Baltimore Township. Both Doster and Alden won their precinct delegate posts with write-in votes. La Grande Jatte has become an icon, one of the art world's most recognizable images. For more in selling food should, call Chris Irwin is waiting for local volley­ Seurat's first major painting to enter a public collection. Stevens. Food vendors also are welcome. Anyone technique and whose works were featured Grande Jatte to a Parisian public mary in Barry County: Baltimore Township. and the Making of La Grand Jane," at the Edwards. Munjoy and Slabberkoom all were • Patricia Walton. Rutland Township. since the early morning hours of Aug. 4 and f269) 945-3775. The Thomapple Arts Council will have a The exhibition features paintings by • Susan Vlietstra. Thomapple Township. Democrats more information, call Chariton Park at French at 795-9414. The theme of this The following is a complete list of those • Joseph Lukasiewicz and Carl Mcllvain. adults, $4 for children 12 and under. For year's parade win be “Honoring our service elected precinct delegates in the Aug. 3 pri­ available on the county’s Internet website The event will be open to the public from 10 am. to 5 pan. Admission is $6 for Arts Council plans Chicago bus tour Arts Council at 945-2002 to reserve tickets. Though Smith acknowledged the seven noted complete election results have been their interests might be. and 2, 1 days the clerk is asked to notify all precinct delegates, she did not say why. However, she beggers Io skilled craftspeople - whatever For more information, call (269) 721­ The exhibition Seurat and the Making of Blanche organization that strives to recreate die best <n use mtexue ages. memDcrs ocveiop a rorc to play baaed on medieval society, from coat of the trip is $60. Call the Thomapple • Catherine and John Anderson. Robert Edwards. Ionia. The SCA to a non-prifit educational Carson. respectively. Chairman Mel Goebel, who was out of town. Meanwhile. Republican Norton. • Steven Cook. Woodland Township. Hall, without knowing about three precinct delegates Brace and Christal Johnstown Township. Three Walls, a local SCA group baaed in 4190. An Institute of Chicago. • John Loftus. Irving Township. Precinct • Charlotte ages 12 and under. bus trip Sunday. Sept. 12. to see “Seurat • Barbara and Kenneth Cichy, John Hosier delegate elected of his or her election as dele­ after not receiving complete lists of precinct delegates in time for county conventions. Slocum. Hastings Township. Saturday. Machams.will be vending their ball teams to call her at 795-4564. Players for the sand and mud games are needed. This year's children’s area includes games, prizes, bounceland. Milk O’Bessie information call the Arts Council at 269-945-2002. and a fun basketball game. The weekend will feature appearances by Miss Barry County Adrienne Naylor and Little Miss Barry County Lauren Sweers. Johnstown fire dept, gets grant Friday evening's entertainment at Stagecoach Park starts at 6 p.m. This year music will be made by the Swanson Family, the gospel group In His Name, and The Johnstown Township Fire four-part harmony from the Inspirations. Department has received a federal gram of Anyone who can help the committee $10,800 for operations and firefighter safe­ with this festival should call Ray or Cheryl ty programs, according to U.S. Senators Peters al 795-0051 as soon as possible. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin. �Page 4 - Thursday. August 19. 2004 — The Hastings Banner ‘Greatest things’ can save you from deadly epidemic We all need to eat and drink, and most of us sound dunking. ‘Do not be deceived. God is out of every three people are overweight and like to eat and drink But when our desire to not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that he this is killing us in epidemic proportions. eat and drink becomes our master or pervert­ will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh ed. it becomes lust, which becomes an evil will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who thing called sin. which is a killer. sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap ever­ It is commonly reported these days that two Between 1970 and 2000 we each ate an average of 278 pounds more food per year. Kerry will leave some kids behind Court, that figures to roughly forty-six and Patricia Wilson wrote of her hopes for a one-naif better world under a Keny-Ec'wards govern­ ment in a letter to the editor Aug. 5. million children Permanently. Under a Kerry-Edwards behind. left presidency. That seems to say that the fork and the spoon Sin will take you further than you want to lasting life. And let us not grow weary while are the tools we are using to kill ourselves. go. Sin will keep you longer, than you want to doing good, for in due season we shall reap if Since the increase in the cigarette tax, I sus­ stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:7-9. pect over eating has surpassed smoking as the to pay. What can we do about it? number one cause of preventable death in our To the editor: 1 Among other things, she said she hoped wager that Ms. Wilson will see at least one of that ‘women will continue to have a choice about when and if to have children. (She these hopes realized. So maybe we should all raise mu glasses means abortion on demand.) She said she also high and toast the prospect of a Kerry presi­ hopes that ‘children will actually become a dency by joining Tevye as he sang so lustily priority and will not be left behind." in Fiddler on the Roof — "To life!” Let's see. At one and one-half million abor­ Gary W. Coates, tions per year and thirty-one years since the Hastings Roe vs. Wade decision by the U.S. Supreme (Know Your County Commissioners^ District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Dor. Nevins, 512 W. Stale Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795 9783. District Na 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton TWp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 9484884. • The greatest logic, correct reasoning, problems). To the editor. stale. Are these the most popular suicide took9 • The greatest invitation? ‘When He had I recently found some "greatest things,” called the people to Himself, with His disci­ then my wife found the same. Between the ple.' also. He said to them, 'Whoever desires two of us we have found more than IOC to come after Me. let him deny himself and "Cee" food and fats seem to be our biggest "greatest things." some of which I wish to take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoev­ problems. (Cee = candy, cake, cookies and share that you may find most valuable and er desires to save tris life will lose it, but who­ carbohydrates, these seem to be our main profitable. ever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's win save it For what will it profit a man if he Can we avoid high tech nuisance calls? When he refused to get off the line, I To the editorWith today's technology it was no surprise threatened to hunt him down. I told him that I that while attending the Barry County Fair knew he was probably camping, too. and that last month I saw lots of 4-Hers with cell 1 would make it my personal mission to find phones or walkie-talkies attached to their him and beat him within an inch of his life belts. Let’s face it, it's a great way to keep (along with the friends who probably accom­ track of your kids if they're not in sight every panied him). I have not been that mad in a second. long, long lime. He finally got the hint and switched chan­ camping during fair week. I was talking to my nels. How could he think that it's acceptable daughter on her walkie-talkie while she was to talk to girls that way? It's no wonder some at the pig bam. All of a sudden, a young boy people shelter their kids from the outside cut in and proceeded to talk to us like a porn world king. I was so mad, I wanted to strangle him. I'm positive that many of your readers have I'm sure he thought be was funny, but I similar stories. I’m getting mad jut thinking Rebecca Brown, 1 don't think he was over 11 or 12 yean old. Grand Rapids h defender of free speech of freedom of speech. It is the sword he car­ A very well written letter last week referred ries into every to editor David T. Young as an "ignorant ess.” every direction. I have known David Young for more than his soul? "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful gener­ ation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.- Mark 8:34-38 • The greatest attitude and will'1 'Father, if it is Your will, lake this cup away from Me; Luke 22:42. • The greatest choice? "He who has the Soo has life; he who does not have the Soo of God does not have life.’ 1 John 5:12. The greatest danger? "There is a way that seems right to a man. But its end is the way of deash.' Proverbs 14:12. • The greatest faith. ‘But without faith it is about it! that their little darling was acting like an idiot. To the editor: soul? Or what win a man give in exchange for nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.* This was my family's fourth and last year couldn't help but wonder if his parents knew gains the whole world, and loses his own battle and he swings it in impossible to please Him. for he who comes to God must believe that He is. and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.* Hebrews 11:6. • The greatest freedom? "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.* John 8:36. • The greatest good? ‘And we know that all things work together for good to those who Even though David can be found posi­ somewhere to the left of Abby love God. to those who are the called accord­ four decades and will take some credit (or tioned blame) for influencing his decision to enter Hoffman politically, he has never attempted • The greatest grace? ‘For He made Him the field of journalism, a seldom rewarding, if to stifle or edit letters which challenge his who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we often interesting, career path. might become the righteousness of God in ing to His purpose.* Romans 8.28. While it is true that David takes pride in political beliefs and he would defend to the end the contributor's right to disagree' with his being a community curmudgeon, and he can position. In fact, he encourages discussion often be mule-headed, stubborn, opinionated and dissent on all topics. He believes strong­ in the Soo has everlasting life: and he who and obnoxious, he is not ignorant in his ly in the reader's right (make that responsibil­ does not believe the Soo shall not see life, but many years of service to a slew of communi­ ity) to air all grievances and opinions. the wrath of God abides on him.- John 3:36. Him.- 2 Corinthians 5-21. • The greatest difference? ‘He who believes ties in his varied positions as writer, sports So when Mr. Dudley wishes to exercise h s • The greatest slavery? Jesus answered editor and editor of a number of Michigan right of free speech to criticize Mr. Young, he them, ‘Most assuredly. I say to you, whoever publications, David has heard everything, can rest assured that David will not only pub­ commits sin is a stave of sin.- John 8:34. seen much, and written about virtually every lish it, he is probably relishing in thr spot­ topic a community can experience: light David has two passions. One is his family and the other is the Constitution of the United • The greatest tine? For He says: ‘In an acceptable time 1 have beard you. and in the However, when Mr. Dudley refers to David as an "ignorant ass," be is only half right Jon Gambee, States. Aad nowhere is his passion centered Hastings day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the xccepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.- 2 Corinthians 6:2. • The greatest victory? ‘And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its pas­ sions and desires.* Galatians 5.24 • The greatest improvement? 3. Jesus Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES J The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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Unless one is bom again, he can­ not see the kingdom of God. Do not marvel U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeta, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congrw Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District j of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 2vj15-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-4581111. Capitol Information toe lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty BirirhoU, Republican, 24th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 489087536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senfibirirholzesenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. that I said to you, "You must be bom again. John 3:3. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have pasaed away; behold, all things have become new.- 2 Corinthians 5:17. *1 have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God. who loved me and gave Himself for me.- Galatians 2:20, See 5:24,6:14. Romans chapter 6. How many ‘greatest things' can you find? Rus Sarver. Hastings New Hastings library wi be bigger, exciting Th the editor: I like the library. They have cool books and cool movies. I did the summer reading program. I liked it and woo lots of prizes. 1 am excited about the new bigger library. Maddie Hutchins. Age 5. Hastings inion What about Olympic Gaines? The 2004 Olympic Games have been dominating the news and airwaves this week. Are you following the developments closely or are you not interested and why? neHradv Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. AriMsdby. A Division at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 9459554 Joon uacooa rreoanc uaevoa fWaidart VtoaPrwaatonr Baoatoryrtraaauw •NEWSROOMDavid TVoung (Eobor) Elaine Gibed (Assistant Edfor) Hsian Mudry . Patricia Johns of Bit orerne r Fran Fevarman “I love the Olympics "We arc following them Wenda Bustance, Hastings: Mary Earl, Hastings: Steve Angetettl, Hastings: Eleanor Beckwith, Hastings: "I like to follow the see how I’m “No, sports, but watch and I can’t wit for the 5K games because our Grand Rapids ran. I cried when I saw the they’re doing. It’s impor­ Olympic TV station doesn’t come Israelis participating tant for the United States good thing." in well." because of what happened to put our best foot for­ in ward." but we can’t the games." 1972 Munich and Ralph Sayotovich, L’Anse, Mich.: I not into “Yes. I’m interested, but “I like the swimming the I don't have a lot of time and the gymnastics, and to follow all of it." I'm looking forward to the think Games « F'l'tirili Marjory kic naros. Gun Lake: w« are a synchonized swimming. Sandra Pomeoo Lathy Ruetar wjroe vvesiovef Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * CtoaMtod adi accepted Montoy trough Friday. •Wain, to 530 pjn Scott Ommen Dan Burge nose neatoc jonatnan jacoos •ubaertpeaa Mm: J25 par year in Barry Courty W par year in a^omg courtoM S3 par yaar atoMNwa POSTMASTER Sand addraM changm to: P.O Bos B HaaanpA Ml M0WO802 Second Ctoas Peerage Paid at Manga. Ml MOM �Thu Hawngs Banner - riaaaday. August 19.9004 - Page 5 ta W O^inm Effort under way for AkAno here To the editor: Bad behavior invites ‘nanny government' The news was good indeed earlier this ram­ mer when police agencies reported of us instead are using them like toys. We talk Michigan motorists finally reached and sur­ on them because we can. not just because we passed the 80 percent mark in seat belt use. However, it was just a bit disappointing to must. Cell phones have intruded their way into learn why. our public gatherings, our offices and homes public service advertisements, dire warnings A phones are supposed to be tools, but loo many that An extensive public education program, I’d like to tell citizens of Burry County that a group called Al- do is trying to bring club­ house to the city of Hastings. and are taking time from other things that We envision a meeting place, where people in substance abuse recovery, can gather to share, socialize, and support each other in a To the editor: should have our attention al the time. drug- and alcohol-free environment. Fire dept.'s job is not to make money We are planning a meeting for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. at the Emmanuel Episcopal pate in. cb’-irch. 315 W. Center St. and we will dis­ and even new laws failed to sway al least one- There is no good reason to interrupt certain Al the last Orangeville Township, meeting Our son. Matt, who is a fi. efighter. had put third of driven to buckle up. What finally did proceedings or events such as public meet­ the fire chief was giving his monthly report countless hours and a lot of his own money the job was the combination of a tough law ings, church services, funerals, plays, basket­ and stated that the fire department's open into organizing this event the last two years with annoying penalties and stepped up ball games, moves and the like. The only time house in July had "broken even oo money they've had an open house. He and others enforcement. anyone should use a cell phone in these earned." Many of us, myself included, do not like "nanny government" busting us for bad habits instances would be if he or she is a doctor and ' should be thanked, not criticized for not mak­ A township board member spoke up, ask­ ing "What happened, it was suppose to be a someone's health is an issue. ing money. Look at the overall rewards and think positive for a change money maker." If we continue as a society to use tell government to stay out of our personal lives, phones unwisely, look for inevitable legisla­ Mose important than making money is the chances of being elected in November to the tion to control their use. Doot be surprised if exposure the fire department extended when Township Board as I am running for trustee, we have to see a law soon that forbids talking they gave out free smoke detectors to the pub­ but if that happens - so be it Let's stand But the biggest cause for "nanny govern­ on a cell phone while driving a moving vehi­ lic, had a very successful blood drive, dis­ behind our volunteer fire department and ment" is stupid and sometimes dangerous cle. This would force a motorist to pull over to played a smoke house that children and adults thank them for their contributions to the com­ behavior that after awhile can't be ignored. the side of the road to talk oo the phone. went through, made emergency 911 signa, munity. Linda Ribble. Orangeville Two., Gun Lake and other "sins." Studies have shown that people talking oo provided safety demonstrations and many consumer advocate Ralph Nader in the early such devices while behind th* wheel are about other activities that everyone could partici- 1960s, became a national pubic safety issue in as dangerous as drunken drivers because their The seat belt debate, though it began with 1985 when a law was passed allowing police focus of attention is not on the road. We've to ticket people for not buckling up while been hearing about too many tragic instances committing other offenses. More recently, the of fatal and serious accident caused by some­ law got tougher, allowing police to ticket body who refused to 'hang up and drive." motorists for not wearing seat belts, regardless As I said earlier. I'm no fan of laws that of whether they were spotted doing anything punish us for bad habits or being stupid. But I else wrong. know something has to be done when an indi­ Seat beh use has increased not because we vidual's behavior goes beyond inconsiderate motorists have gotten the message that buck­ and threatens others' health, safety and wel­ ling up saves lives, but because we don't want fare. It's apparent that cell phones are doing the negative economic consequences cf being just that .lulled over and handed a summons. needed We encourage anyone with concerns, ideas alcohol abuse to attend this meeting. Members of the community who must deal with the effects of substance abuse (for exam­ ple. judges, law enforcement, probation offi­ cers. social workers, counselors) also are welcome to add input Any help is greatly appreciated. Anyone with questions may call 948-2576 or 945-5156. ‘Thank you I was very happy to visit with the many F friends, neighbors and family members who came to help celebrate my 90th birthday. Thank you for the flowers, cards, gifts and for your good wishes. ing somewhat unpopular roles to get us to do from ourselves and other innocent victims, it's because we've asked for it the right thing inrJi idr a motorcycle helmet We don't have a right not to wear a seat law. stiffer drunken driving laws and smoking belt We don't have a right not to wear a hans in public places. motorcycle helmet. We don't have a right to Government officials often maintain that if loo many people refuse to do the right thing in drink and drive. Wt don't have a right to foul someone elae's breathing space with smoke. the best interests of the public's health and Soon, we won't have a right to use cell safety, then the government's role is step in phones under certain circumstances, like and insist they do it or face consequences. when it endangers someone's life or health. ■ I predict that the next hem on this list of "nanny government" laws will have some­ I don't fed badly for us. Once again, we've asked fork. thing to with cell phones. — Fred Jacoba, vlee preaMeat, J-Ad Graphics As reported here about a year ago. cell NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION Tbs DsBons tic., tia main oStia re S06 UBs Eapa Drive. nance eervtaee along roadsidas throughout tie county, to doing so. tiey wB bo applying Du-Pont "Escort" and Dow "Radon K" during tie month of September AdtMorW Mormaston may be Don’t let others tell you what to think , I recently received an unsolicited e-mail titled "Beware of Mrs. John Kerry." It was a dia­ I do believe unbiased information about the election is hard to come by. tribe against her. starting out with the line "If with news analysis, rather than with reporting news. That is. they seem to be telling you what hold a candle to bis wife." you should be seeing, rather than what you are went on to suggest dial she is a traitor to the seeing. _ _________ To my way of thinking, that's just what the Republican Party for marrying Kerry after her original writer of the e-mail message was trying firn busband died. It went on to accuse the to do. But, of course, the writer has his or her set Kenya of communism, support for terrorist of beliefs, which are right and correct for him or organizations and terrorists and lawyers. It fin­ her to ave. ished with a slam against the press, and the words "In God We Trost* might not ordinarily act II often trumps reason. Belief starts from a person's world view, and not rare whether it was proper e-etiquette, but I sometimes carries forward with emotion and the sent my response back to all 30-plus addresses rush to judgment listed in the header of the e-mail. I stated that in If 1 had one wish for this election cycle, it my opinion, the writer was trying to scare peo­ would be for all televisions, radios and comput­ ple with second-hand spun information, and ers to be struck dead, and that people would ended with this: examine their own beliefs without the blare of "For my part I would rather not receive this amplified opinion coming from our national type of message any more, thank you. Im trying media. Of course, we have been told that most to make up my own mind about these people by people have already made up their minds about searching out the rrost unbiased information 1 the election, but I'm sorry, I don’t believe that can find, and believe me, ifs hard to come by." either — consider where this opinion is coming from! 'sorry, I was inchided in thia list against my wishes” kind, and a fifth one, which had a very angry lone to it I suspect that this might have safety, environment, morality, family? Pick your been the original sender, for after threatening anyone tell you what you should believe — me with unspecified actions if I ever tried to even me. Make up your own mind. What is most important to you? War. jobs, own list, based upon your own beliefs. Don't let contact them again, they finished up with anoth­ Mark Ramsey. er "In God We Trost." Hastings Abortion a form of domestic terrorism Th the r dltsr ■ dence would become clear. A recent pro-life ad As the fall election season approaches, many of that quoted abortionists describing their own work us are considering which presidential candidate to was refused by USA Today simply because the vole for. The "war on tenor* remains on every­ readers would be traumatized just by their words! address that issue* ? We assume terrorism is an issue with all of the wounded for life. Any candidate who rapports the terrorism of abortion should be eliminated from our consideration, simply by the sheer horror of to ask, "Mr. Candidate, what do you think about the practices that they declare should be legal. our faith in mankind It's a form of violence that we have trouble getting accustomed to. It destroys lives, leaving dev.istation in its path. If a candidate supported terrorism, would we vote for him? Abortion destroys American lives, leaving devas­ tation in its path. The problem is this we’ve become accustomed to this form of violence. care plan, we want no part of it. Their understand­ ing of health care is an illusion, pretty words Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company homes acceptable? are opposed to abortion. Yet many are saying. "I Perhaps we should begin to eliminate the unwant­ Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! disagree with this candidate's position oo abor­ ed elderly in addition to the unwanted unborn to 269-945-2401 tion, but I like what he has to say about (for exam­ free up more housing. ple) national defense and health care." Why is it that good people are willing to vole You can see how repulsive these arguments can be, how horrible they are to consider. for a candidate who supports the terror of abor­ As the fall elections approach, first determine tion. unless they are blind to the violence of abor­ your candidate's position on abortion. It may save * you from asking a whole lol of other questions. The troth about abortion is gruesome. If only Tom Feldpausch, we could see the results or hear the description Hastings from the abortionists themselves, then the evi­ P.O. Box 252 • 2055 Iroquois Trail • Hastings. Michigan 49058 • Phone. 269-945-4574 • Fax: 269-945-2631 Tractor Supply Company is opening a new store in Hastinos. Ml. and is HWNG MOW faS S part-time: Cashiers • Receivers Salespeople ASSISTANT MANAGERS also needed: What about adequate housing for all? Is those Letters and resumes must be returned to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI 49058 by August 30*. - Wi* offer competWre wages B ba program stocx purchase program masking a destructive act of violence. occupy the growth of a child and a paragraph that explains your phi­ losophy on youth sports. NEW STORE! destroy^! innocent American lives that would someday Those interested should send their resume, 3 letters of refer- ★ COMING TO HASTINGS! that lean the arms off of little babies a method of some grand ideas on education and social securi­ So what about abortion? Numerous Americans Over 1,800 sq. ft. home in Boulder Creek Estates. 5447 Ravine Dr. 1 mile north of Middleville turn West 1 mile tr< Ravine Dr. House sets on nearly 1 acre and features 3 bed­ rooms and 2 1/2 baths. Master suite has 2 lava­ tories, ceramic tile, whirlpool tub and large walk-in closet. House has oak trim, main floor laundry, large quantity of oak kitchen cabinets, formal dining room or den with 6 panel oak doors, and large living room with cathedral ceilings fireplace, A/C, Andersen Windows, high efficiency furnace and 24X24 attached garage. Close to Thomapple Kellogg Schools. & $194,900. Jh Candidates who rapport abortion have lost ty?" No, we'd rule him out immediately. The wouldn't even consider casting a vote for him. join a YMCA in one of the 100 best small towns ofAmerica, New Home For Sale by Builder bensive and complete health care." Is a procedure health care? If that is part of a candidate's health principles of life and liberty for all persons that we CA of Barry County their credibility. We bear their words for "compre "He supports terrorism, but doesn't he have scourge of terrorism is so basically against our Hzsungs -Vrea Schools 232 W. Grand St Hastings. MI 49058 -F Abortion is simply a form of domestic terror­ American lives, are al stake. Would you euen have Terrorism is a reprehensible crime that assaults Delton Kellogg Area Schools 377 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 ism. It's violent. A child is killed and a mother is candidates tn fact, we know it is. as very lives, terrorism T* Scad written requests to. Belief is a powerful thing. It tides people over I decided to answer the e-mail, rather than to one's mind We mk, "Which candidate can best Hastings has openings in all grades: K-lv deadline Sept. 21st Delton ins openiagi i 2,7,8,9.10.11.12/ Application deadline A in tough times; it makes people act in ways they pass it on as the original writer requested. I'm I got five oupcoses back — four were of the school district are eligible to be accepted. In my opinion, news organizations seem overly preoccupied you thought John Kerry was scary, he doesn't It started as a tacit anti-foreigner dam. then Schools of choice Barry ISD • Delton Kellogg Schools Hastings Area Schoote Whraaw. W 40680. has bean conkaasd by tie Barry County Road Commission to perform chomloai brush coneoi msMe- requested by contacting lex Dafcn at S74.267.7S11. tion? ing to house this project A major donation from an individual or the community will be If "nanny government" steps in to save us Other examples of nanny government mak­ To the editor: first of many steps will be to secure a build­ or whore life has been affected by drug or It's possible this letter will jeopardize my or exhibiting our own foolishness. We'd like to stop legislating against tobacco use. alcohol cuss what will be needed to realize this. The 1ft Al rate etfecme bb cf VI MM Annual Rwrateg- Rate (AHI) an baaed ■■ a least bm« ef $100,000 sad as fafcte JO yr fiiad kneed <■ MO ■eamypayteteufSStl Sd.My' faad brwaekfy peywrate baaad on 6JS brweakly peyweas of $290(7 20 yr Uxad bnasd an 240 monddy peymeMB of $694 97.20 yr feed triweekly baaed on 449 triweekly peymete of $35104 IS yr Hand based on IM meetey peymnm of SMS 11. IS yr tend triweekly baaed on J4S triweekly peyaeate of $403 26 7 yr bafleoi bind on M aonddy peynaete of $SM$2 weh fine! peyment of SU.4SI 96 J yr. ARM baaed on MO awMbty peymoMuf SS7S M far te flni M ■oeAs, ten te pejtnenta am rarebit I yr ARM baaed on MO astutely paywato of $514 |4 te te Ant 12 asonte. ten Rpnate m vertobte HIRING EVENT! Monday • August 23 8:00 am-8:00 pm at Um Tractor ShmMy Coiopaay ctor* OH 2490 West • Nasttep,I , TSC N tfat fawyrt operator of retoi form a ranch town isAtUX. ttw Gfs^^ps assdt of fsmurcem^hirx tradRoasa G srmE bmin �Page 6 - Thursday, August 19.2004 - The Hastings Banner I Robert J. O’Keefe| DELTON - Robert J. O'Keefe, age 84, of ADEL, GEORGIA - David L. Robinson, Delton, passed away August 12, 2004. age 60, of Adel, Georgia, formerly of Lake Mr. O'Keefe was bom October 29, 1919 in Odessa, passed away suddenly in Winston- Salem. North Carolina on Saturday, July 10. Kalamazoo, the son of George and Ilah 2004 (Marsha) O’Keefe. He was a retiree of Holland Motor Express David was bom in Lake Odessa on January where he was a truck driver. 29. 1944 and had worked as a truck driver for tn. He is survived by his daughter. Sandra Kyle; Robert enjoyed feeding the birds, race cars fiancee. JoAnn Storey of Georgia; sisters and and old cars especially his 1941 Plymouth “OP." ' (Jim) Fizer of grandson. Lowell; brother. Elaine Shuler of Lake Odessa, Eloise (Luther) Brodbeck of Alma, and Bowen who survives. Other numbers of his family include chil­ many other relatives and friends. Delton and sister. Oleta McArthur. and Gary (Cindy) O'Keefe has taken place and a memorial service will of Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 16,2004 al Wil Hams-Gore* Odessa. Funeral Home. Delton. Interment ML Ever Arrangements were made made by Williams- BELLEVUE - Charles Maynard Butler, 88. of Bellevue, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004 (616) 758-3021 chnrch ftoae. Sunday Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday School IIX) are.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pre.; BMe Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nigta 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 80S S. JcflcraoQ. Father Al RuaaeU, Pkrtor. Saturday Mare 4:30 pm; Sunday Maues 8 JO a.m.and!IOO in; Confcuion Saturday 3:304:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD >674 Weal Slate Road. Hretiap. Mich. W. Clayton Gwriaou, Prater Sunday School 9:30 ajn.; daaart far all ageL Morning Worship 1000 un. Nunery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wodneaday actrvitiet 700 pre. are: IraAowinr JJ. B*ie Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Ch* or Junior Bible quiz (<ea 8-12); Yun* Mmiatnei or Teen Bible Quiz «ca 13-19); Adah Bible Study -No ageints. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 are; Sunday School. 9:30 ML EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Ifantrr Church of the MrM-Mdr Anglican Co—unioR." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and.W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe HI. Rccsor. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a. m. and 10 ajn. Children s Chapel aad Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nunery Available at 10 a.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Turan Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hxr, 1100 am. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 pm. Services far Adults T*v-c aad Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11.00 ajn.; Evening Service at 600 p.m; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 am.-II ajn.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTlVN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9 30; Church Service 10-J0 ajn. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. Dwvid T. Hustwkk Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11 OO am. Holy Communion Wednesday 600 pjn. Evening Player service. All services usmg the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For mote informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.dMirchseek/neVchorch/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtiwhus twickWyahuo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Paator. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Minittries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 un. Sunday School far all ages; 10:45 are, Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High You*. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway, Nashville. MI 49073. Prefer Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 are. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, aduh small group mmtstry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-fiOcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Gra<e. Hwy; M46 south of Assyria Rd, Nashville. Meh 49073 Sun. Praise A Wonhip 10:30 am. 600 pm. Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club far boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastors David aad Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave, *rU=». Ml 49058. (269) 945;2938. MfaMen David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philtppians 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 ajn.; Worship 1100 are. 600 pjn. Wt da iiHy Bible Clara 700 pjn..Oaaaafaralaam. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8 JO and II are Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND PJDGE BANK the Member F.D.I.C. Hastings banner and reminder 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’’Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan He was bom April 20, 1916 in Bellevue. Charles is survived by daughters, Ann E. Haden of Battle Creek, Mary Jane Hayner of PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 45046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Biair. Associate Chicago. Susan K. Stibitz of Munising, and Nancy (Mike) Olmstead of Bellevue; special friend, Tom Stibitz of Munising; grandchil­ Pastor. dren. Brom (Yongsook) Stibitz. Abby Stibitz, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service II ajn.; Kory (Summer) Olmstead. Kyle Olmstead: Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; great grandson, Kenyon Olmstead; brother, Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. Robert (Helen) Butler of Nashville; and an interesting assortment of nieces and nephews. MOST HOLY ROSARY He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. years, Carrie E. Mulvany Butler, his parents. Abram and Bessie Butler. sister.Helen Butler Gates; infant brother, Chester, and son-in­ law. Bob Haden. graduated from Chuck Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. S—day Mraa Mich. Bellevue High School in 1934 and from Michigan State University where he also received his reserve 3J8 bjb. Fust Friday Holy Hoar 5 p.m. Caafreretoes: 30 minutes commission from the ROTC in the Cavalry. before Mass. Rotary Prayer 30 He entered active military service in January, minutes before Mass. Battalion, and was discharged from active duty as a 1st Lieutenant in November. 1945 as Company Commander. He landed in Woodland. Ml 4«897 • 367-4061 Mary SchippersDeMnmer. Sunday School 9:15 ajn. • Worship 10 ajn. France in early 1945 and was in Austria when Reverend World War U ended. As a younger man. he workeu in the fami­ ly owned Bluebird Hour Mill in Bellevue. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Later, he and his brother. Bob. owned and Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A operated the Bellevue Milling Company. He mission of St Roae Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 are. retired in 1978. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWHBP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster four years in footbaJJ, j^ut baseball was his passion, playing' for (years with his brother. Bob, for the Bellevue Independents. He was a long-time member of Hamilton Camp on the Taquahmenon River where he HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of Stale Rd. enjoyed hunting, fishing and story-lelling with his family and friends and especially and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market), Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Paator of Cnmracliag A Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-945-9121. with his grandsons. He was also a lifetime Nursery available far ail services. Wonhip Services 8:30 and 11.-00 spent time instilling in his granddaughter his member of the Bellevue Historical Society and an avid reader, relying heavily on books from the local library. In the last few years he love of gardening. ajn. Sunday School for all ages His last months were spent at The Rower 1000 are. Aduh electives June House, Grow. Grow... Cafe Berea, Pastor Brian and Headier Teed tending; Dancing with Porcupines. Pastor Doo Bnal tend­ August. Grow. Lisa be made to the Bellevue Township Library or Barry-Eaton Hospice. officiating. Creek, in Honda for many years. She was a member of Hastings First United bridge, dancing, doing crossword puzzles and Methodist Church. Pennock Hospital Guild playing pool. He was an “Amigo" in Parents f8. Mrs. Beadle is survived by her son, Herbert Good Ralph friend, The family was served by Shaw Funeral Lehman Home. Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com. daughter-in-law, Karmes Francine I Leo G. Francisco| HOLLAND - Leo G. Francisco, age 86, of Holland, died Sunday. August 15, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Outreach/Summerfest at the Holland Community Hospital. Overeaten He attended Rose Park Baptist Church. Anonymous Wednesday. Aug. 25 7M) p.m. Holy Communion. He worked for several factories and was HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hastinp. Ml 49058 ( 269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours rat MondayThursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1.00- 3fl0 p.m. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship boon: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:30 Traditional Worship Service. last employed with Pinkerton Guard. Francisco of S^uth Haven, Ruth and Toxopeus of Reston, Va.; six Douglas grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Belva Porter of Maryville. Tenn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles Virginia and Stadcl of Saunton. Va., Dean and Ruth Stadel of Freeport, Eleanor and Norman of Kalamazoo. Marsha Bob and Stadel of Woodland; several nephews and nieces. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garmon. Pastor. Sunday Services 900 ajn. Tradmonal Worship; 10:45 August - Wheelchair Col lection in Sharpe Hall at Church; August 22 - Rev. Willard Curtis preaching; August 25 7 pm. Son Games Spectacular. of Preceding her in death were her husband Lee Karmes of Jerome, and Loretta Louise Hubert on November 4, 1973; sisters, Viola Karmes-Carroll of Conowingo. Maryland; Kennedy. Marguerite Tobias and Beatrice his grandchildren. Devon. Bethany. John. Hall. Emily, Aaron and Erica; and his great-grand­ Services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy children, Ruby, Vaughan. Eve, Bridget and one Joshua; Bessie Wright sister. Brown officiating. Burial was at Hastinp of Cheboygan; a cousin. Mary Anne Karmes; Riverside Cemetery. and his special friends, Bertha and Jackie. Memorial contributions may be made to In addition to his wife, he was preceded in Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral death by his parents, a brother, Steve Karmes. a sister, Lucille Wilson, and a son-in-law. Home Douglas Carroll. home.com) Memorial services Wednesday. August were at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian with Rev. Cindy Landrum officiating. Burial of cre­ mains took in place the (www.wren-funaral- held . on 2004, 18, Hastings of Cherry Hill I Wtmeto J. Myers| HASTINGS - Waneta J. Myers, age 85. of Hastinp, formerly of Middleville, paaaed Methodist Church Cemetery in Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the VA. Hospital in Ann Arbor. Envelopes arc avail­ away Saturday. August 2004 14. nt Tcndjrcare. Hastings. Waneta was boro on June 23, 1919 al Leighton Township, Allegan County, the able at the Anderson Funeral Home. daughter of FJoyd O. and Ina L. (Vrooman) She Watkins. [Robert J, OrKeefe| raised was Township, Allegan County in Leighton attended and Coming school. DELTON - Robert J. O’Keefe, age 84. of She was married to Glendale Meyers and he preceded her in death, December 5. 1976. Delton, passed away August 12.2004. Mr. O’Keefe was bom October 29,1919 in Waneta was a homemaker, she enjoyed Kalamazoo, the son of George and Hah reading, gardening, flowers, fishing, hunting, (Marsha) O’Keefe. playing cards and ^mgo. He was a retiree of Holland Motor Express Most of all si* was s caring, loving, moth­ where he was a truck driver. l|e was a member of the Teamster Local er. grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kinddecripbr Euni^j^ Robert enjoyed feeding the birds, race cars She is survived by two sons. Loo V. and old cars especially his 1941 Plymouth (Cheryl) Myen of Middleville, sod John G “OP." Myers of New Hunpshire; two grandsons, On October 2, 1946 he married Maxine Other members of his family include chil­ dren. Janis (Andy) Wasko. Patricia (Charles) Palmer, Thomas (Phyllis) O'Keefe, all of Delton and Gary (Cindy) O’Keefe of Richland; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services Sleven Myers of Grand Rapids and Michael (Melissa) Myen of Whitehall; five great Bowen who survives. were conducted on grandchildren, Amanda. McKaela. Morgen, Maegen. and Jazmine. She was preceded in death by her husband. Glendale Myen, one brother and dame sis­ ters. Funeral August services were held Tuesday. 17, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Monday, August 16.2004 at Williams-Gores Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Scott Manning Funeral Home. Delton. Interment Mt. Ever officiating. Rest Cemetery, Krdamazoo. Wayland. Memorial contributions to the American Aifsngements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice Can. Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 11 tti day ol August. 2004, a regular weing ot ttw Township Board d the Charter Township d Rutland, the Rutland Charter Township Board adopted an Ordinance, which provides as follows An ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning certain property in Section 13 from C-3, General Business, to C-2, Community Business District; and to repeal al Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. Therefore, Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, ordains: SECTION I • REZONING OF PROPERTY M SECDON 13 Francisco of Ortonville, Steven and Kim Barry Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nunery care is provided far both services August 21 Kimberly (Dixon) Lott Fellsmere. Fla.; many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Genevieve and children; Michael find Mary CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastinp. Mkh. am. granddaughter. of Northeast. Maryland, two daughters. Gratia NOTICE OF ORDINAiyCK ADOPTION Sunday. Aug. 22-800 A I0W a.m. Holy Cr nmunion Tuesday. Aug. 23 p.m (JoEllen) Beadle of Madisonville, Tenn.; Pastor Robertson, also shared thoughts. Picnic. Aug 7th. 5:30 pm a married life in the Hastings area and wintered playing Randy Stewart. Bethel Baptist Church, Battle GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2)9 E North Street Hastings. Phene 7:00 World War II where he was stationed in Graveside services took place on Saturday at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Aug. 2-6. 9 am.-noon. AU Church Meeting She was married to Hubert Beadle oo February 16, 1933. She lived most of her Heart Association will be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may Worship Service only. Quizzen 8:30 ajn. and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Thursday. 9.30-11 am. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. Vacntian ■Me School, (Soo-Gomes 2004) - 8.00 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. grandniece, country setting. thru Sth grade) during the 11X30 Micteel Anton. Pastor. Friday. Aug. 20 - High School Camp Out. Saturday. Aug. 21 his by owned Rower. There he received loving care in a ing; and Six Mtghr\ Messengers of God. Jim Dickinson teadmg. Kid’s for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean 269945-9414 from Hastings 1931 High School. She went on to attend cosme­ Chuck loved playing sports. He lettered Building. Fxaor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10.30 a.m.-noon. through Hastings in Richard served in the U.S. Army during 1942 as a 2nd Lieutenant Cavalry. 772 Tank WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: at The Rower House outside of Nashville. raised tology school in Kalamazoo. Richard is survived by his son. Roger, and ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Moore. Pastor Youth Director Stephen ScotL Church phone, 269­ 945-4995. Church websrte www. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hoars, WedJThurs.. 9 aun. to 1 pre. Sunday Morning: 9:30 are. Sunday School. 10:45 ajn. Morning Worship. Sunday, 6-8 pm. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pjn. Sonshme PreSchool (ages 3*4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11 JO ajn.. 12-2:30 pre. Wednesday 6-8 pm Pioneer Ch* (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 64 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6, 7 AS). Wednesday. 7 pjn. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) Northeast people. Worship Together... HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Ridwd in lived He was school, graduating in 1965, with his father and his uncle. Karmes. She DcMott. Township and attended the Gregory country without Partners. He also enjoyed helping Gores Funeral Home, Delton. f'LE.VSANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2001 Lacey Road. Dowiinf. Ml 49050 Prefer. Sieve Oimutad. wife. Berma. India and China. He dearly loved his Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were daughter of Edward and Vera (Matthews) to his beloved was married family. He loved cooking, trading Memorial contributions to the American Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Karmes. Maryland from 1965 to December 2003. Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. by Koops in Hastings Township, Barry County, the Spiro on 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Mrs. Beadle was bora on August 26, 1912 to Elias Louis Peter and Eva Gratia (Peet) until grandchildren. be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, Pennock Hospital. He was bom June 6. 1920. in Battle Creek, 1980. He owned and operated the Trio Cafe Richland; eight grandchildren and eight great In keeping with David’s wishes, cremation Hartings, died Saturday. August 14. 2004 at 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor. Margaret Page for 35 years until her death in Palmer. Thomas (Phyllis) O’Keefe, all of Lewis and Estella (Wilson) Robinson; HASTINGS - Evelyn D. Beadle, age 91. of of Adrian, passed away. Friday. August 13. He dren, Janis (Andy) Wasko. Patricia (Charles) David was preceded in death by his par­ ents ADRIAN - Richard Louis Karmes. age 84. On October 2, 1946 he married Maxine Robert (Barbara) Robinson. Sr. of Lake Odessa; and Evelyn D. Beadle Richard Louis Karmes Charles Maynard Butler He was a member of the Teamster Local over 25 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday. 18, 2004 at Rose Church. 600 Reverend Burial Butternut Dr. David was in T. Smith Fuller Park in Baptist Holland. officiating. Cemetery near Hastings on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by The zoning map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordtoanoe is hereby amended so as to rezone the following described property from ffie C-3, General Business District, to the C-2. Community Business District classification Outiotf 1. Wal-Mart Development, more particularly described ae property commencing ol tie W 1/4 post of Section 13. T3N, R9W. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence N88E33-04© E 1802.55 feet along the E8W 1/4 line d said Section 14 (Bearing Orientation Michigan State Plane South Grid); thence N71E57-45NE 900.00 feet along the centortne tangent of reiocatod highway M-37/M-43; thence N30E43=23®E 115.06 feet to tie Northerly R.O.W. Ine d said relocated highway M-37AA-43; thence Northeasterly 113.48 feet along said R.O.W. Ine and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 7564.44 feel ano the chord d which bears N72E23-31NE 113 48 feet; thence N71E57-45®E 40.33 feet along said R O W Ine to the point of Beginning; thence N14E56=33JW 241.49 feet; thence Northeastoriy and Southeasterly 297.46 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; tie radius d which is 134.00 feet and the chord d which bears S78E32»17GE 240 04 feet; thence S14E56-33OE 85 00 feet; thence S75E03-77GW 10.00 feet; thence S14E56«33«E 38 66 feet to said Northerly R O W. Hne: thence S71E57-45GW 205.30 Ceet along said R O W line to the point of beginning Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street i.i Holland. An online registry book is avail able at www.lakeshorememorial.com for those who could not attend the services. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan More OBITUARIES on page 13 This Ordinance shall take effect seven days following publication after adoption. Al Ordtoanoea or parts of Ordinances tn conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance wfll take effect August 28.2004. A copy d this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Township Clerk any time dur­ ing regular business hours on regular business days at the foliowing stated address. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road nasiings, Micntgan avuoo Telephone: (269) 946-2194 * �Th, Haans* Bannar - Thursday. August 19. 2004 - P^)a 7 Red Cross helps connect local residents with hurricane victims by Elaine GUbert family searches and received about 25 calls Assistant Editor teers have been filling out forms and those unsuccessfully to contact loved ones in the forms are faxed down to a center in Florida, Sunshine Slate have turned to and then Red Cross will do a personal search ie county office of the American Red Cross for help. service wiped out by Charley in many Florida counties, trying to Landons to celebrate 52nd anniversary still get her kidney dialysis or if Grandpa can the ones looking for a mother or grandma who may be having some type of medical hurricane devastation is on the hearts of some treatment... and they need to find out if the of the Red Cross callers. person is still taking the treatments. We have “Red Cross is so involved in so many dif­ a lot of elderly in Florida and they (callers) ferent humanitarian outreaches. I think a lot are concerned that their loved ones are not of people don’t realize we have the volunteers getting medical treatments. There are people coming in locally to help assist people in out there (in Florida) trying to get them the Florida,” said Lyn Briel, manager of the Barry medical treatment that’s needed.” On July 26. 2004, Richard and Mary Ann Landon were blessed with 52 yean of mar­ riage. and friends al their home. Florida with heart conditions, cancer or who need kidney dialysis. Power outages are also Cross office. Some of the things that people “a huge concern” expressed by callers. Also don’t realize we do on a local basis is that we hurricane victims in haste to evacuate may much of Florida and so many people in need, we have had an opportunity to reach out to our community and be there when they need Aug. 6. 2004 Jessica (19) and Ryan (25) both attended to look for their loved ones,” she said. Barry County Red Cross has processed five The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... in “We have been very busy at the (local) Red ally. With Hurricane Charley destroying so Delton-Kellogg High School. They had a lovely afternoon with family expressed concerns about loved ones counties. help find families nationally and internation­ Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Callers to the Barry Red Cross office have Blood Services in Barry, Ionia and Montcalm Peggy Brodie wishes to announce the mar­ A small ceremony took place in Allegan on shelters where people were evacuated.” she continue his cancer treatments despite the Brackett, son of Connie and Sam Oliverio. those concerns. Briel said. said. “The ones that really touch our hearts are riage of her daughter, Jessica Brodie, to Ryan the Red Cross are able to assist people with of the area. They check all the other areas and find out where Grandma is or if Grandma can County Red Cross office and coordinator of Brodie-Brackett to wed in September Triage and family respite centers set up by “What we do is family tracing. Our volun­ in Florida, worried Barry County folks trying With telephone have left their regular medications behind. from local residents with questions. Ever since Hurricane Charley’s destruction 269-945-9554 MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGRP Contact Nick Barlow They now reside in Otsego. A reception is being planned for the middle of September. Boysen marks 82nd birthday There Birthday will be Party an 82nd Open for Adeline PIBCiaSES MB BEFIBABCES MUEB BBHE MB1BBBE BBPIIBLBBBP. Grand Rapids, Ml ffir I Phone 616-877-4235 ■» * House Boysen on Hastings Area School Sy stern Sunday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 8762 Cory Drive, Delton (Roger and Welcome Back to School Kim Boysen’s home). Birthday cards may be mailed to 12771 The Hastings Area School system staff is looting forward io the 2004-2005 year. Valley Drive, Wayland, MI 49348. Information needed to start the new school year is listed below. Pint Dny af 5 ths si: Thursday, September 9.2004. Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday) .7:20 ajn. to 2:45 pjn. (Friday morning) .. .7:20 ajn. to 10:35 ajn. (Friday afternoon) . Grades 1-5 ...................................... BOY, Sullivan Patrick, bor? in Greensborg, .11:30 ajn. to 2:45 p.m. .7:20 ajn. to 2:45 p.m. North Carolina on June 18,2004 to Kyle and Bonnie Trahan of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday) Weighing 3 lbs. 12 ozs. and 16 1/2 inches (Friday ajn.) .......... long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Lynne Tritan ■ Noormans mark 25 years of marriage , /h. (Friday p.m.) .......... * Grades 1-5 .................................... .12:10 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. .8:00 ajn. to 3:25 pjn. . 8.00 a.m. to 3:20 pjn. .7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. PROSECUTOR, continued from page 1--------------------This office will now have three attorneys with experience in criminal defense, giving Leonard Noorman and Shirley Blain were united in marriage on Aug. 31, 1979. The Noormans will be celebrating their 25 yean together with their children on Saturday Aug. 21,1 to 4 p.m. at Grace Wesleyan Church on South Hanover in Hastings. All friends and family are welcome. us a unique perspective to be able to see both .948-4421 sides of the justice system. .758-3361 “Ms Weatherhead impressed us with her commitment to public service and volunteer community activity. She will be an asset not only to the functioning of this office, but to the betterment of our community.” Deals to celebrate golden anniversary The two sons of Pastor Paul and Marieta Dial hope you’ll join them in honoring their parents on their golden wedding anniversary. August 27th. Join Dan and Dave, their wives, Ann and Judy, their children and Paul and Marieta's grandchildren, Farica, Alissa and Devin along with other family members and What do you think makes Barty County special and unique? Do you see growth creeping into Barty County as you drive through me country—or even outside your window? Join us for three informative, free workshops. Learn about the natural resources found in our county. Hear from experts on how we can preserve and protect the unique character of our home as It continues to grow and develop into a thriving community friends for a 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Sept 12,2004 at the Gull Lake Bible Conference Fellowship Center in Midland Park from 2 to 5 p.m. 1bandto> September 9,2004 - Naturally Barry County Learn about the rich, diverse natural resources we have in Barry County, and how and why we must preserve and protect them before they an gone! Peg Kohring, Midwest Regional Director of the Conservation Fund, will share valuable information on how “Green Infrastructure" can be a strategic approach to land con­ servation and critical to the continuance and growth of our communities. Thamfaqr, October 7,2004 - A Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry County Christopher Orval Clement and Jennifer Angelique Gebert. Jeremy Allen Adams and Ashley Marie Join us as we explore how the idea of sustainable development can balance the economic, social and environmental needs of Barry County to ensure growth enhances, not decreases, our quality of life. Dr. Richard Bawden, Visiting Professor, Michigan State University, along with Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids, will explain how preservation is not simply a choice between growth and no growth, but a focus on how growth can be managed and how it can improve our quality of life. Gurtinis. Nathan Paul Aseltine and Nicole Lynn Baird. Thomas Nolan Henke and Charmaine Renee Purucker. John Richard Zuidersma and Deirdre Leigh VanTuinen. Scott Michael Oakes and Heather Lynn Bellows. Jason Todd O’Dell and Sandra Jeanne Ttamdqr, October 21,2004 - Tools and Techniques for Preserving Barry County Learn what options we have to protect our natural resources both as an indMdnal and as a com­ munity, and how these tools are being used successfully in other areas. Mark Wykoff, President of Planning and Zoning Center, Inc., will Introduce a “toolbox” of ideas for preserving Barry County, such as pur­ chase of development rights, easements, and planning and zoning ordinances. Workshops are offered at two locations and times. Pick the one that best fits your schedule! Marie Kerr. 2-4 pro at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall Phillip William Jousma and Jennifer Ann Martin. Erik John Gustafson and Angela Marie For more information visit www.cedarcreeldnstitute.org/nrat.hun Solomon. or call (269) 721-4190 Do»jg Ellis Bailey and Leslie Ann Harville. Michael Gabriel Bouchard and Bridgetie Rhame Stahlhood. Rickey Eugene Argo. Jr. and Sara Ann Whether you are a political leader, community activist, landowner, homeowner, developer, real estate agent or concerned citizen, you will want to attend these workshops. It truly Is “Food for Thought," as each of us works to Speck. Kevin Richard Brooke Walker. Sanders II and “Save My Home. Barry County!" Erica 01528027 �Pagt 8 - Ttiuraday, August 19. 2004 - The Hastings Banner child support for Johnny and Susie, but I also buy clothes and food for Maddie when she is jinnie’s with me. This seems unfair. My attorney told me there was no way for me to demand child support for Maddie. since she is not biologically mine. If I ask her mother to start MAILBOX giving me money. I know she will refuse My only other option is to stop including Maddie during visitation with the other two children How can I do this without making a huge mess by Kathy Mitcheill and destroying al) the children's lives? - and Marcy Sugar The Red Cross Blood mobile will be in Struggling in the Midwest Dear Struggling: Please, ptea.se. do not aban­ tutions such as postmaster and police chief. town at Fellowship Hall, Central United Tonight (Thursday. Aug. 19) is the Berlin Methodist Church Monday. Aug. 23. starting Center UMC ice cream social with sloppy joe at noon. Roll up your sleeve and give a pint. sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream and pic. don Maddie You are the only father she has ever known. If she *ere your biological child, Division of labor you would be paying child support as well as providing food and clothing when she visits. We The Ionia County Genealogy Society met The monthly immunization clinic will be in think you art getting a bargain - a loving child next last Saturday (Aug. 14) with a good atten­ Dear Annie: 1 have been married to 'Roger* Wednesday. Aug. 25. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. dance. Genevieve Re:xi of Palo was registrar. for 15 years. We have three young children, one Hopefully your kindergarten child already Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kem were the hosts of whom has a learning disability. I used to work We know this seems unfair to you. but we has the necessary shots. who served refreshments. There were several 60 hours a week, but I thought my son would do believe it’s worth it Perhaps you could suggest to your ex-wife that she ask for child support the basement of Central UMC for half the cost. new people who attended. One Lansing lady better in school if 1 were available to help with had reams of material and was nearly irady to homework, so last year. 1 cut back my hours to those in college, the military or other large to 4 p.m. The from Maddie s biological father and give some file for her First Families application. She had part-time. I also keep house, cook all the meals, group settings, should be immunized with the grounds are beautiful, situated on the bank of of that to you for the girt’s upkeep. Maddie connections with the Walter. Klopfenstein do all the laundry, etc. I'm a regular Susie meningococcal vaccine. the Grand River with a pavilion on the eventually may learn about her paternity, but it grounds. There is also a caboose to inspect. and other families. The day's speaker was Homemaker. The depot has several rooms filled with local Attorney William Davis of Portland. He dis­ Roger is not happy with the major cuts we ers can call us at 1-800-668-1129 or visit ot«r tributed three shunts of printed material list­ have had to make to our budget. I understand, Web site at www.musa.org. Please make your ing unusual epitaphs he has found on tomb­ but I don’t want to go back to work foil time just readers aware that there are preventative meas­ so we can have extras. When we both worked. ures that can be taken to protect themselves and Roger their The Saranac Depot will be open next Sunday. Aug. 22. from 1 histay items. The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be words from open Saturday. Aug. 28. from 10 a.m. until 2 stones. p.m. Genealogy researchers are welcome to hymns. He quoted some Japanese poetry con­ Many had familiar To find out more about meningitis, your read­ cooked dinner, but that was it. from families this terrible disease. come and get assistance from a library volun­ nected with death. In some Japanese circles, a Meanwhile, I put in more hours at the office Sincerely - Ryan Pike, Development Director, person nearing death wouid be encircled by than he did. and still had to come home and do Meningitis teer. For those who could not attend the “Scams. his family and friends and then would write everything else. 1 can't take the stra.n. 1 am Indianapolis. Ind. poetry reflecting on his impending death. angry that Roger wants to have his cake and eat Dear Ryan Pike: Thank you for this timely Schemes and Swindles’* seminar held in Lake it. too. WLat can 1 say to make him back off? - warning. Please, readers, if any of your family Wife and Mom in Virginia members are going to be spending the coming Odessa, a similar event will be hold in The highway project continues. New curbs Belding on Tuesday. Aug. 24. Call 527-5365 have been installed as far west as Sixth for a lunch reservation. Likely there will be Avenue. So far all the work has been on the the same lineup of speakers with local substi­ south side of the highway. Dear Wife: In many households, both parents must work in order to afford the basic necessi­ Foundation of America. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! tributes around the house, the more you must do year in a group setting, talk to your doctor about appropriate vaccinations for meningitis. Oct. 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517) 543-5844 anytime and leave mes­ sage. Thank you! • If you are sick, stay home. • Wash your hands when you enter a patient's room. • Stay off the bed. • Don’t wear heavy cologne. It makes it hard for the patient to breathe. Dear Annie: My husband and I were married • Don't bring small children and camp out with them at your loved If the two of you cannot reach a reasonable two years ago in a very thrown-together wed­ compromise, the next-step is marriage counsel­ ding. three weeks before moving overseas. As a • Don’t send huge plants, baskets of fruit etc. ing. Good luck. result, we could not invite many people. We will Someone has to cany that stuff home. Send it to be returning to the States next year and have the patient's bouse. Better yet fix a meal for told our families that we will bold a wedding them, run errands, or offer to stay at their home reception. At that time, we will have been mar­ so other family members can do needed errands. Meningitis memo Dear Annie: Students are heading back to gifts? - Jennifer one's bedside. This is not a day cam center. • If there are more visitors than chaos, maybe this is not the best time to visit school this time of year, but many of them are Dear Jennifer It is fine to register, and those Your loved ones are in the hospital because unaware that they may be at risk for meningitis guests who did not send you a gift when you they are ill. Allow them to get all the profes­ infection. August Do you have time to help a child with special needs? Following abuse and neglect, many chil­ dren are entering foster care with emotional, devel­ opmental, and learning disabilities. The Family Independence Agency is committed to giving you the support and education you need to care for special needs children. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time and structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: Homes with enough energy, time, and space to keep a group of brothers/sisters togeth­ er (4fi sq. feet/child/bedroom). For more information telephone (517) 543584nnd request No-Cost Information Packet, (2) AND/OR Sign-up for foster parenting classes that being Thursday evenings, 6-9 PM, Sept 9th’ - family members? • Do not smoke before you visit The smoke ried for three years. Is it improper to register for RIGHT NOW OUR COUNTY NEEDS SPECIAL PARENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS Dear Annie: I work in a hospital as an RN. Would you ptease print my list of helpful ’hos­ lingers on clothing. Belated gifts - which means you have less time to devote to work outside the home. Hints for hospital pital etiquette* when peqpte visit friends and ties. Since that does not seem to be the case here, Roger must realize that the less he con­ is important that she knows YOU love her regardless. is Meningitis Awareness and first married will no doubt wish to do to now. sional care they need to get better and be able to Congratulations. go home. - Hays. Kan. Dear Hays: Your suggestions are good ones. Prevention Month. Meningitis is a serious, sometimes fatal infection causing inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and Thanks for writing. Love and support spinal cord. The symptoms develop rapidly and are similar to the flu. Meningitis is difficult to Dear Annie: When I met my ex-wife, she had diagnose, which is why vaccination against this a beautiful 7-montb-old baby. "Maddie* th disease is the best protection. am her father. When Maddie was old enough to Warding off warts ks I Dear Annie: If a woman wax recently I know because I contracted meningococcal ask why her last name was different, her mother exposed to condyloma acuminatum (a form of meningitis my freshman year of college, which told her it was because we were not yet married genital w-.-ts). is these a treatment to stop the resulted in ? loss of nine of my toes, and part of when she was born. She is 11 now. vims before it gets established? 1 had thia con­ the septur.i in my nose and palate in the roof of My ex and I had two children together, my mout'4.1 didMMBMfeM meningitis was or that there ate pref$Hv3okethods available, ,* now 8, aad "Susie,* now 5. Because and 1 foupd ouRl^wRW- dition for two months hot have now been treat­ ed. - Ralph is not biologically mini, it was deter­ Dear Ralph: According to the American mined during the divorce mediation that 1 was Social Health Association (ashastd.org). current Although meningits can affect people of any not financially responsible for her in any way, available treatments are not designed to prevent age. young children are most susceptible. That yet her mother insists she be included in my vis­ the virus from becoming established, although is why they should receive the va-xine to protect itation with Johnny and Susie. new vaccina are being developed. diem against invasive pneumococcal disease, Here’s the problem: The custody agreement the most common cause of meningitis in infants says Johnny and Susie stay with me for seven Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and young children. 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Whether you are buying or selling remember to call the friendly people at Barry County Beal Estate and Affiliated Appraisers, where honesty and integrity in every phase of every pleased to serve you. transaction is assured 09534080 use plan for the township to the required enti­ ties. • Opted to forego the chloride dust control application until after the gravel has been placed down on the township roads. After the gravel is down, the township can then select to apply dust control. • Adopted Ordinance No. 2004-102 for the rezoning of Wal-Mart Lot fl from “C-3” Genera] Business District zoning classifica­ tion to the “C-2" Community District zoning classification. Business The changes allow for a reduction in intensity and setback requirements. �From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The Little Thornapple/Coldwater River, Carlton Township By Joyce Weinbrecht The Little Thomapple River runs southwest included a vertical saw mill operated by through the township, between Lower Lake Nathan Allerding on Messer Creek, west of to the south and Jordan Lake to the north. Other saw mills in Carlton Township what is now Usbome Road. Newel Raymond A north branch runs northwest from the had a saw mill east of the Cheney School and outlet in Section No. 23 to Freeport This sawed the lumber for the Campbell Brethren branch is sometimes called the Coldwater Church. River while it is still in Carlton Township and Lestor Casner had a thriving saw mill just is called the Coldwater River after it enters north of Carlton Center on what is now Kent County north and west of Freeport. This known as Usbome Road. This was a stream- branch crosses M-43 near Carlton Center. driven mill. It was tom to pieces one day In 1913-1914. the Little Thomapple River when the engine was running wide open and was dredged from one-half mile south of the governor belt broke as the saw left the log Jordan Lake to three miles west of Freeport, they were sawing, lhe engine was tom to changing the water course and lowering the pieces. Mr. Casner sold it and i! was moved to water level. Boyne Falls. Daniel Wedge owned the dredge. The cook shanty was pulled along with iL Digging cost side of what is now Andrus Road, south of the $4.35 a yard. Omo Knowles bid on abutment river. Art Karrar ran a steam sawmill on construction at $8.35 a yard of concrete. He Vedder Road. Ben Cole and Roy Norton oper­ paid 10 cents per bag for cement and netted ated a steam powered sawmill in Section No. $800 for the job. 14. east of Carlton Center. Resources Clayton Allerding and sons built one on (D.N.R.) has planted trout in the north branch Barber Road near Brown Road in 1946, using of the river and it is noted for its cold water a one cylinder Fairbank Morse diesel motor The Department of Natural Sprague’s sawmill was built in 1843 on the 23 FOODS FOB THOUGHT 4-nkjht seminar emphasizing nutrition and simple lifestyle choices that improve mood, memory, learning and behavior. FREE to first 20. Caledonia Township Hall, 7 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Aug. 24, 26, 31. Sept. 2 from the Freeport Elevator for power. They and the beautiful trout taken from the river. Little Thomapple on Section No. Dredging the river at Cartton Center 1913-1914 Jim Bowler operated a sawmill on the west in also built one on Brown Road in 1958 which used a three-phase electric motor lor power. Carlton Township. It was washed out by a The Little Thomapple - Coldwater River sudden freshet and overturned. 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There are a lot School budgets continue to shrink around While sports like football and basketball of parents who go.” said Yoder. “On the way the state, affecting all students in all areas. won’t see many changes, the decision could home from the district softball games there The money crunch has caused many schools have a major impact for families with stu­ to consider drastic changes, and the Delton dents who participate was only me and the JV coach on the bus." Garvey doesn’t seem to think it will be a Kellogg is no exception. wrestling, volleyball, track and field, base­ in sports such as big change. Delton Athletic Director Mike Garvey is ball, softball, and cross country which have “I think that’s a good idea At the end of a trying to do his best to make sure gossip does­ Saturday tournaments and invitationals as an n’t ran rampant, that parents, students, and integral part of their season schedules. tournament parents are there. Being involved in wrestling for 20 years I know. Il’s rare that coaches receive the correct information. The Delton Kellogg varsity cross country The Delton Kellogg athletic department team has six Saturday events planned for this there are more than five kids on a bus coming back on those days." has a parent meeting planned for tonight. season A possible seventh Saturday could be Kids aren’t the only ones affected. Coaches Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Booster Bingo Hall added if anyone makes it to the State Finals in will most likely have to find their own way to in Delton. and from Saturday meets. In a letter addressed to Delton Kellogg Brooklyn. “It’s a little bit difficult, but I think its one Student-Athletes and Parents. Garvey writes, of the better alternatives from other things waiting around to see if parents are coming, “I am quite sure that the “rumor mill” has that have been suggested." said Panther cross and as a last ditch effort, may have to bring been churning out stones all summer. We country coach Dale Grimes. athletes home themselves. think that the dust either has settled or it will do so very soon. There will be a number of changes that will impact student-athletes and One plan included buses eliminating rearm trips for all sporting events. Rob Heethuis. Delton’s long-time football coach and last season's wrestling coach, is their families." Coaches may have to spend extra time The bus ride to an event can be a good time for coaches to get their team ready for a game. That time would be lost if coaches have to drive separately to an event. The two biggest changes that have been one of many who’s relieved it will only be “There are some pretty good opportunities flying around the “rumor mill" this summer Saturdays. He says that the affects of this there to get the kids focused, tell them what to have been a raise in the participation fee and decision could be different from year to year. what will happen with transportation to and from sporting events. “Every year you have a different team." expect, and what a course is like,” said Grimes. said Heethuis. “Some yws you go to a dual The same opportunities exist for coaches Garvey plans to announce at the meeting meet and just about every parent is in the on a bus ride home. They can go over how that busing to and from athletic contests will stands, and other years you won’t see half a each kid did that day, telling them about the continue dozen parents.” good things they did and as usual, with one exception. Student-athletes will be bused to weekend Kelly Yoder, who coaches both volleyball events, but the bus drivers will no longer wait and softball, isn’t worried about kids finding around at the site to bring athletes home. a way home. The return trip will be left up to parents. Players will be allowed to ride home with “We got the word (Tuesday) from the real the parents of teammates from Saturday higher ups that we will be able to provide events. Other options will be discussed at what they can improve on immediately after the event. Buses don’t only provide transportation to and from events, they can turn into a home base for long Saturday tournaments In 2003, when this picture of Delton bus drivers Howard Ladwig, Sherry Moore, Dan Handy, Peggy Hanchar, and Tina Dalm was taken, some Delton bus drivers would often spend Saturdays waiting tor a high school athletic event to finish before driving the participants home. Under a new plan, Delton bus drivers would provide one-way transportation to sporting events on Saturdays, leaving It up to athletes and their fam­ ilies to find a way home. much more affordable rate than many other dent-athlete who did not get a ride home from area schools have been forced to implement. a game at another school in another dty. 1 am Attendance at Thursday’s meeting, or a special meeting with Garvey, will be required such a meeting after all of the information has nament when the rain starts pouring down or for parents of student-athletes. In Garvey’s been presented.” it’s snowing, it snows at the end of our sea­ letter in underlined bold text it reads. “No Parents will also have a chance to meet son,” said Grimes. “The bus pulls up and yells child will be allowed to participate in a com­ coaches at the meeting, and discuss expecta­ everybody out and takes off. and then you petition until a parent/guardian has attended tions between the two of them. have tu go and find a tree to hide under. There this meeting, or met with the athletic direc­ are a lot of little things like that.” tor.” “I think it's a great idea to get the parents of the kids and the coaches together before a The participation fee for Delton student­ Garvey goes on to say, “I understand the athletes will also be raised for the year from seriousness of such a mandate, and 1 apolo­ lems by explaining where you're coming $10 to $25. The raise isn’t necessarily a direct gize that it is necessary. I do however have from earlier," said Garvey. result of the busing decision. The $25 is still a absolutely no intent of hearing about a stu­ Panthers best school record by 4 Hole between haves and quite sure that you will see the importance of “Being an outdoor sport, at a weekend tour­ season. You can cure a lot of potential prob­ . Saxons tee-off season’s first two tournaments have-lesses keeps growing In the world of Olympic basketball I keep hearing how the rest of the world is catching up with the United Stales. I hope no one believes this. The Puerto Rico didn’t catch up to the United States. The recent loss had mote to do with the Americans taking a step backwards, than the Puerto Ricans taking a giant leap forward. It takes a lot of effort or slacking by one group to narrow the gaps between the success­ ful and unsuccessful, the strong and the weak, the rich and the poor. Too often though, these gaps are growing rather than shrinking. Delton seems to be in a world of trouble these days. As far as I can tell everyone is deal­ ing with everything very well. It would have been a terrible decision to eliminate busing home from all athletic contests. Having buses go just one way on Saturdays is a consider­ ably better option. As for the loss of the freshmen football team for the season, what else could they have done? This coe seems to be less about money, and more about the size and growth of the Delton Kellogg school system. I guess it could have something to do with pay-to-play, but I don’t really believe that I think most parents, or students, would pay the $25 to partici­ pate in a sport if they really wanted to. I wouldn’t blame the low numbers on that The $25 figure looks like a bargain compared to the numbers I’ve seen thrown around at other schools. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys* golf teams Nate Farrell, Derek Caldwell, Ross Osgood, Josh Newhouse, Jake Bowman, and Nick Haas are all smiles after besting the school record 18-hote score test Thursday at the Barry County Invitational. At MuUenhurst Gc*f Course, the Panthers* top four players combined for a 343, four shots batter than the previous Delton best. (Photo supplied) It sounds like the freshmen team should be back in the future. I always knew some school districts were better off than others, but the difference was by Brett Bremer never as clear to me as it has become in the last five days. Wednesday at Yankee Springs. Sports Editor for the Saxons, and Kral added an 85. The Saxons and Trojans could have their Lowell took die fourth spot with a 336. fol­ Playing on a home course proved to be a hands full this year in league play. South lowed by Delton Kellogg 343, Lawton 344. one in the Fighting Scot school system the past few weeks, because the Scots are making a big boost for area golf teams as the season Christian was second at the TK Invite, and Schoolcraft 346, Saugatuck 348, Dowagiac move this month. began getting into full swing last week. Caledonia was fourth. Both ahead of the 349, Wayland White’ 356, Maple Valley 373, Trojans. Kelloggsville 376, and Hopkins 389. Saturday was picture day at Caledonia High School. It’s been tough getting a hold of any­ Caledonia High School is moving down the street into a new building, which should be finished just before school begins in early September. Delton Kellogg's team set a new school record by firing a 313 for third place last Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg begin the Delton was led by an 83 from Caldwell. I didn’t know the new high school was supposed to be open this year until I arrived for Thursday at the Barry County Invitational at O-K Gold season at Hastings Country Club Farrell shot an 85. Nick Haas an 86. and picture day Saturday. I walked into the “old" high school and found it in rains. 1 had to used MuUenhurst Golf Course in Wayland. The Wednesday, Aug. 25. Osgood an 89. the quotation marks there because only parts of the school are “old". Much of the building score was four shots lower than a Panther can’t be more than 10 years old. These “old” additions included a new gymnasium, an awe­ team’s previous best. some auditorium, and awe inspiring hallways with huge ceilings, televisions in the common areas mounted on the wall. Those TV’s were especially handy when I wanted to see hot, things were going in the ALCS last fall, while also doing my job as sports reporter for J-Ad. Between checking in fourth DK sophomore Josh Newhouse tied for second individually in the event with a Maple Valley's top score at Orchard Hills Todd Cupp with an 88, Garrett VanEngen 99, place Cedar Springs. and Lance Burpee 100. Nathan Farrell added an 80 for Delton, and Hastings took the third spot with a 334. Ross Osgood shot an 84. Gull Lake edged out Byron Center for the score tie-breaker where the Blue Devils won “Wow. This is a high school." out. Hastings, playing its first tournament of the There were three story high class windows in the cafeteria looking out onto a courtyard season, finished fifth overall with a 330. Alex McMillan led the Saxons with a 79. followed the brand new weight-room with brand new equipment, the wrestling/aerobics room, eight by Andy Griggs 81, Steve Peurach 84. and new tennis courts to bring the Caledonia schools' total up to somewhere near 30, what will Justin Kral with an 86. McMillan's 79 tied be state of the an media centers, and an auditorium that could challenge De Vos Hall for him for ninth place overall at the tourney. rights to host the Broadway theater shows that pass through this side of the state. shot behind the Saxons. Nicky Roush led TK with an 81. Kyle Roush shot an 82. Kyle Funk pendicular to the main one. and Reed Ebmeyer each shot an 84 for the Trojans’ third and fourth scores. The first thing 1 thought when 1 walked through the doors wasn’t “Wow, this is amaz­ Maple Valley brought up the rear Thursday ing", or “beautiful", it was “How do those kids at Maple Valley survive?” The Lion junior in and senior high schoolers share a building. VanEngen led the Lions with an 83. followed seventh place with a 351. Garrett by Todd Cupp 84, Adam Gonser 90. and Gull Lake’s Todd Capron led all the golfers Byron Center has proven early on this sea­ and have better sight lines, but it’s still baseball out on the field. You still have to show up son that it’ll be one of the top teams in the O­ to class, you still have to do your homework, and you still have to want to learn and if you K Gold once the conference season gets want to you can. If you’re a Tigers’ fan, where would you rather sit? going. Along with their second place finish to the Blue Devils Thursday, the Bulldogs took the top spot at the TK Little Sister Trisha Krammin of Hastings the South Bend Silverhawks. will include a will be among four Little Brothers and Little number of activities to benefit Big Brothers Sisters who throw out the first balls for the Big Sisters programs throughout Southwest West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game on Michigan. These Saturday. Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third BBBS Big/Little matches attending, refresh­ Krammin represents one of four BBBS agencies being honored at the specially-des­ game. Her agency. Invitational last included frev tickets to ments. a pre-game meet the players party, Ballpark in Grand Rapids. BBBS, A Community of Caring, serves Barry County as well as Allegan, Kalamazoo. Calhoun and on the day by shooting a 70. Schoolcraft's Lee Keseiowski led all the golfers Monday with a 73. Local Little Sister to toss first pitch for Whitecaps ignated Lance Burpee 94. home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sure the seat at Arizona might be more comfortable If Delton's your home, where would you rather be? Griggs, McMillan, and Peurach all shot 83's Thomapple Kellogg finished sixth, one 1 almost forgot to mention the new main gym. with purple and yellow bleachers forming a horseshoe around the East end of the court, with room for three or four courts going per­ To put it into sporting terms. Maple Valley's building is a seat at old Tiger Stadium Wednesday. Monday with a 320, ten shots ahead of second bined for a 307, and it cain.r down to the sixth behind a big blue support beam, while the Caledonia building is a seat in the hot tub at the Invitational with a score of 323. Delton will host Allegan and Lawton at MuUenhurst on Tuesday, then visit Gull Lake with a fourth place 75. team title. Both teams top four golfers com­ How do the kids at Delton make it through the day with out vibrating E-Z chairs from County was an 86 from Adam Gonser, followed by It wasn't that the “old” school wasn’t nice enough for the Fighting Scots, it just wasn’t big the Sharper Image behind their desks? Barry The Wildcats then won their own Wayland enough. If that’s what you get for having a Steelcase paying taxes down the street, sign me up. the Invitational at Orchard Hills Golf Course one Well, the Scots had to build themselves a new school to make room for all their students. with criss-crossing sidewalks and a forest There is the practice gym with it’s indoor track, at 74, ings in the common area, “And they’re building a new school?" I got a quick tour of the new high school building Saturday. Thursday and Derek Caldwell was right behind him on the baseball action, and preparing for the girts' basketball game between Lakewood and Caledonia, I heard a Lakewood parent saying as he looked up at the 20-plus foot high ceil­ Another conference rival, Wayland was fund-raising events during the game, and a promotion for the BBBS program in Whitecaps printed material. The evening will end with a fireworks dis­ play. Krammin will attend the game with her Big Van Buren Counties. the Sister Sara Endres, also of Hastings, and they Whitecaps event include those providing will be able to watch the fireworks from cen­ service in the Grand Rapids. Newaygo, and ter field with other BBBS matclies attending Muskegon/Lakeshorc areas. from all four area agencies. Other agencies participating in The Whitecaps game on Aug. 21 against Game time is set for 7 p.m. �Tl» Hwangs Banner - Thursday, August 1*. 2004 - Pegs 11 _____ Viking teams take second at Rocket Invitational The Lakewood boys* and girls’ cross coun­ try teams opened their season at the Keiloggsviile Rocket Invitational at Brewer Park Tuesday. Both teams brought home the Runner-up Trophies at this 15 team invita­ tional. The format for the race is different from other cross country meets. In this meet the top seven runner’s times were added up and the lowest total wins. Lakewood’s top seven runners finished in 165 minutes and 18 seconds, second to the Wayland team, led by all-stale sophomore Jessica Armstrong, finished in 164 minutes and 48 seconds. The Viking girls had a excellent first race, losing out by just a 30 second margin. “For this format, that is close,” said Viking head coach Jim Hassett. “With a young group of girls this year I felt we had a wonderful showing for this time of the year." The Vikings also had sophomores leading the way. with Dana Nichols and Sadie Can placing fifth and sixth overall. Nichols fin­ ished in 22:24 and Can in 22:45. Senior Ashley Barcroft and Freshmen Jessika Blackport each earned medals by placing ninth and 14th respectively. “Our freshmen girls ran an outstanding first race." said Hassett. “Our next six girls were all within a minute of Blackport, four of The Lakewood boys* cross country team poses with its runner-up trophy after Tuesday's Rocket Invitational at Brewer Park. (Photo supplied) which were freshmen girls.” Barcroft finished in 23:12. and Blackport 24 minutes flat. Also included in the Viking total were the 18th place time of 24:11 by Liz Stuart, the J 9th place time of 24:18 by Amanda Briggs, and the 21st place time of 24:28 by Ashley Yager. The next four runners in for Lakewood. Natalie Blackmer, Britnee Barta. Britney Raffler. and Teresa Cramer were competing in Lakewood senior Corey Thelen, right, makes a move past an Allendale runner headed up hill at the Rocket Invitational Tuesday. (Photo supplied) their first cross country event Also finishing for Lakewood were Shauna Willson. Amanda All-State senior Corey Thelen ran a excep­ tional first race to be the overall Champion in Stahl, and Ashley Clark. Hassett called the boys’ team's second place finish a struggle. “We were expecting to win this meet, and 16:38. It was his third straight individual title last season by about 40 seconds. adding pulled out second.” said Hassett. other medalist for the boys. He placed eighth some of the boys. This is not to take anything wkhan 18:12. They had a very Corey Rayner was 21st overall in 19:18, and Casey Schrock 22nd in “Hopefully, this will be a wake up call for away from Allendale. race” at the event, and bested his winning time from Sophomore Jesse Schrock was the only barely like they gained a little confidence from this * to the Viking 19:23. Also was total Jason Sterkenburg in 49th place with a time of 20:59. Other Viking boys competing were Scott “Some of the other boys had good races for Blocher, Tim DeJong. Tim Nagi, Travis They are one of the top teams in Division 3. this early in the season." said Hasten. Senior Ryan Possehn was 16<h, one place but we were* expecting to be a top team in out of the medals, with a 18:56. Division 2." Michael Forman improved his time from last Allendale, Comstock year by over two minutes by crossing the line Fennville, Godwin Heights, North Point, impressive showing, placing six in the top 15. Allendale won the boys’ race with a time of 128 minutes and 32 seconds. Lakewood fin­ ished with a total time of 132 minutes and 44 Junior in 19:24. good for 24th place. “Our new runners had a good showing for their first race." said Hassett ’They looked seconds. Carter, and Oreg Geiger. Schools, who's limes were not available, participating in the meet were Allegan. The Lakewood varsity girts' cross country team shows off Ks runner-up hardware after Tuesday’s Rocket Invitational. (Photo supplied) Park. Coopersville. Hopkins, Keiloggsviile, Saugatuck. Tri-Unity Christian, and Wayland Union. 2________________ TYDEN PARK * 4 SATURDAY AUG 2 ■*** ” * ’*** ।* gr ■**»**> • _________ 4H1M Local girls win Silver AAU Volleyball Championships The We Can VanWienen team of .front from left, Tmara Sanders, Danielle Audette, Janna Cobum, Aliscia Leo, back, Erika Popovich, Kelsey Roberts, Lauren Vocke. Kelsey Crawford. Erin Eckert, and coach Tom VanWiener , too home first place medals from the 16-year-old Silver Competitive Division of the Michigan AAU Volleyball Championships. The team had an outstanding season, also winning its age group at the Coldwater Tournament. (Photo supplied) Lakewood golfers finish in the top ten at Optimist Invitational by Brett Bremer Area. The Vikings shot a 319. playing the Sports Editor The scores sank slowly for the Lakewood Lakewood was led by Aaron Hargett, who shot a seven-over par 78. Lane Br wer the 2004 season. contributed a 79. Lakewood finished in tenth place out of 21 This Thursday the Vikings will play at the the El Dorado Golf Course, a tournament fea­ St. John's Redwing Invitational at The Emerald at Maple Creek. Weightlifting will be held in the a.m. Aug. 28 Advertisments have incorrectly listed the Weightlifting contest will begin with registra­ start time of the Summerfest Weightlifting tion from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 28. 9:00 for p.m. the $30 CHECK IN... 8:00 AM Late Entry August 28. Summerfest TTP OFF... 8:30 AM StHHHMffnt 2994 Morris each shot an 81 for the Vikes. turing many of the top teams in the Lansing as by Friday, Aug. 2Oth Paul Spitzley and Pat teams at the Mason Optimist Invitational at Registration cosr...$25 Blue and White nines. varsity boys’ golf team in the first week of competiton BisKmiMsromom Weightlifting begins at 10 a.m. Team Name Team Captain Phonet Hrasr Fill Ou Ftm CeuMefy TYDEN PARK I SATURDAY AUG 28 �P»O»ia — Thursday. August 19. 2004 — Ths Hsteings Banner Delton Kellogg must drop Financial FOCUS J freshmen football for 2004 Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. by Brett Brener Sports Editor there weren't enough to have a freshmen and was preparing to start under center for the a JV team." third straight season for Delton Kellogg He New Delton Kellogg vanity football coach At it's peak this month, the Delton Kellogg suffered a knee injury early in the baseball Roily Ferns isn't having a lot of luck in his high school football program had roughly 60 season, and tweaked it during early season first preseason. players on its three rosters. football workouts. Ferris hopes he'll be ready Learn from "habits11 of successful investors The decision was made early this week to "Kids get hurt people get mad. or don't eliminate the Freshmen Foolbull program this come back to practice, and when that kind of season. “We had to for numbers." said Ferris. “We stuff happens the numbers start to dwindle." practice Warren Buffet, possibly the most well- constructed a solid, diversified portfolio, you needed more numbers on the varsity. Then The freshmen coaches will remain with the Wednesday." said Ferris. It was the first prac­ known individual investor around, says that don't need to get overly concerned over what program, and this isn’t expected to be a per­ tice since the additions were made to the var­ successful investing boils down to two simple may be a short-term setbacks. Evaluate your manent move. At this point, six athletes have be:-n moved sity club. "I think the kids were energized by rules. Rule No. 1 is Don't Lose Money. And holdings no more than once a quarter — and Rule No. 2? Don't Forget Rule No. 1. once a year may even be better. up from the JV squad to bring the varsity reps, and you don't have to do it against a to play in a couple weeks. The shake-up has actually improved things for the Panthers so far. said Panther athletic director Mike Garvey. total to just under 30 players. The 60 kids in “We “We've got 26 true freshmen, and I've much better Of course, if it were really that simple for • Don't deceive younelf — When you everyone, we’d all be rich. Still, investing do review your holdings, look at them all The Panthers open up their season Aug. 27 doesn't have to be that complicated. In fret, together. Even if most are doing well, you with a trip to Otsego. The first home game of most successful investors observe just a few can't be complacent — it only takes one or the year is Sept 3 against Gull Lake. "habits." Here are some of the most common two "losers" to drag down your whole portfo­ lio. If these laggards are only down temporar­ defense that’s doing half-line stuff." heard a lot about a big eighth grade group." “Going into week one or two, Having an said Ferris. "We just happen to be kind of injury here or there, it would have been tough ones? • Stay in the market — The financial to keep it together." said Ferris, of what life markets will always move up and down — sistently struggle, consider selling because would have been like without merging the but the best investon never get "scared off." you may be able to find better ways to use teams. They stay invested, and, over the long term, your investment dollars. shallow in the upper ctassmen." Freeport SoftbaU 2004 Standings Men’s Fast Pitch a it The coaches liked it Everybody got more camp to start the season included 26 fresh­ men. who now will be a part of the JV squad. had One at the injuria hurting the team most is that to senior quarterback Tyler Blacken, who ily. it might not be a problem, but if they per­ 3-6; Thomapple they're often rewarded. They know that some Even if you follow these guidelines, you Clean Up 3-7; Woodland Sales & Serv. 6-2; of the biggest gains come at the beginning of may never become the next Warren Buffet market rallies — so they can't afford to be on But you will be cultivating some solid invest­ Munn Manufacturing Tri-County 4-5; Generation Gap/Mentor 4­ 7; Tri-County/Mentor 7-0. Coed StowpiUh Varney Construction 5-3; C Division - Hastings Bowl 3-8; Michigan Thunder 3-7; Freeport Elevator 2-8; Hens A Cocks 10-0; Blarney Stone 6-4. Union D-Division: Bank 1-5; Maxi­ Lakewood netters second at preseason home invitational the sidelines. • ment habits that should serve you well for Invest with your head — not your heart — The truly great investors do not "fall in love" with investments, nor do they refuse to admit mistakes. They're willing to cut loss­ pline to stay the course when the going gets tough. Ultimately, they make decisions based Viking vanity girls’ tennis team the finals. Emilee Enz and Darcy Normington opened its 2004 season by placing one-point took the third doubles championship with a 7­ on solid information — and always with an CF.C 3-3; United Sign Co. 0-7; O'Mare's 3­ behind first place Northview at the Lakewood 6 (7), 7-6 (5) victory. Lyndsey Carter and eye toward the future. 3; Grant's Woodshop 3-4. preseason invitational Co-Ed Softball Fall League. Sept 10 call The Brittany Farrell teamed up to win the fourth Lakewood took first place at all four dou­ bles flights, but the Wildcats from Northview Willie 269-445-4052. Co-Ed Softball Tournament, Sept 25. call Willie 269-945-4052. • Forget about the "hot" stock tips — doubles championship in a super tie-breaker Human beings have always been fascinated 2-6,7-6, (11-9). by myths. And in the investment world, one won all four singles flights io earn the cham­ Lakewood’s second, third, and fourth sin­ of the most popular myths is that of the "hot pionship. Northview finished with 24 points gles players all won one match and finished stock tip." After all, we reason, at some point, to the Vikings* 23, Howell was third with 21, third in their flight Abby Weeks at second someone got in on the "ground floor" of singles was 1-2 oo the day. At third singles. Microsoft So, isn't it possible that the stock Cori Shanks went 1-1. Katie Taylor at fourth tip you got from your neighbor (or from the singles was 1-2. Internet the investment newsletter or any and Caledonia fourth with 12 points. Alex Taylor and Erica Enz teamed up for Lakewood at first doubles to take the title with a 7-5,6-3 win over their opponents from The Vikings' first singles player, Kiltie other source) will lead to the Next Big Thing? Howell. At second doubles, Angie Galaviz Walker, was 0-2 and lost out in her closest It is possible — but it's extremely unlikely. and Emily Wernet took the title with a 6-3,6­ match of the day with Caledonia's Sylvia The best investors didn't "strike it rich" on 3 win over Howell in the finals. Radzikowski 6-3.2-6. (5-10). one stock — they accumulated wealth slowly, In the third and fourth doubles flights. Lakewood teams bested Northview pairs in Lakewood will play again this afternoon at over time, by finding high-quality stocks sold at reasonable prices. 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Nicholson________ | DELTON - Jewel Darnels, age 77. of Mm. of Midland, passed away Monday evening. passed away 'unexpectedly Tuesday. Aug. 17. 16. 2004 al Aug. MidMichigan Medical Center. Eleanor Reinbold John Stonebumer 86, of Kalamazoo, and formerly of Battle Creek, died August 10.2004 at Tendercare of died at his home on August 13, 2004. She was born March 18, 1918 in Dowling, to Charles & Nellie (Segur) Ormsby. including Comerica Bank in Battle Creek. wife Vivian Weber of Burlington, MI and a She was preceded in death by her siblings: Oriie Lehmab. Helen Mead, St Lenora Swift Eleanor ’« visit web page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can read her life stoty, archive a favorite memory, or in Barbara Dawn von Reis, who was born June 13, 1916 in Hastings, to Aben Eugene Johnson and Anna May (Ironside) Johnson, died peacefully on August 1L 2004. at her daughter's home on Bainbridge Island. Washington. Barbara passed away after a lieu of flowers make a memorial contribution to Kairos Dwelling. An Eastern Star service by Chapter 153 of Battle Creek was held at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Life Story Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel on Friday. survived her (Velma) Detain; her twin brother, Donald (Ruth) Harker of (Orpha) Sturgis and a sister. June (Harold) Sanford of Battle Creek; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grand­ Story Film at the Rupert. Durham. Marshall, Marilyn Nicholson of Battle Creek; and sev­ children; several nieces and nephews and a special St Gren Life Story Funeral Home. Plainwell eral nieces and nephews. fnend. Perry Holtz of Hastings. on Tuesday at 11 AM. Burial followed at Prairieville Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post #422. John’s family includes his wife Margaret Home, Delton where funeral services will be con­ ducted Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, 11 ajn.. Pastor Midland Free Methodist Church. Interment Jeff Worden officiating. be in Lakeside Cemetery. Odessa Friends may visit with the family at Wilson Lucille, Ma.y. Arlene, Jim, Hany, Jack. Miller Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to Frank, Judy, St Hugh; grandchildren: Jason & 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church and Stonebumer, Melissa Jennifer St Jeff VanOverioop, Sarah Whitney, and Keil Katz; Memorials contributions io VFW Post 422 in Delton will be appreciated. Funeral Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Home of Dehon. on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of serv­ ice. Memorials may be offered to Midland Free Methodist Cburch or Free Methodist Worid John’s visit Interment at Cedar Creek Cemetery. page memory Missions. Memories and condolences may be offered online at www.wilson-miller.com. at Albert L. Still NASHVILLE - Albert L. Still, age 79. of Nashville, passed away Thursday. August Mr. Still was bom in Murrayville. IL on I Selma S. Sommerfeld | HASTINGS - Selma S. Sommerfeld, 99, away August on 11, 2004, at Thomapple Manor. von Reis Iglesias, Skadi von Reis Crooks, Albert was raised in the Murrayville area and attended local schools there. At the age of 17 Albetiy enlisted in the US Navy, where She was a former resident of Bad Axe. and Charles von Reis Iglesias; and five great­ April 8. 1925. the son of the late Thomas L. and Cora M. (Mullens) Still passed von Reis. Mitka von Reis Crooks. Melinda Michigan, and Largo Florida. he served as a fireman. After being honor­ oemara Derate wooamaneee HASTINGS - Bernard "Berate" L WrfefIN, age 70, of Haanaga, pasaed away Tbaraday. Angus able discharged in 1946. Albert found work .2, 2004 at Spcctnm/Blodfett Hoapiaal is Grand She was born May 21.1905 in Sleepy Eye. in the South Haven area and then in Battle Rapids. (Otto) MN, to John and Louisa Schultz. On June 5, Creek. It was while working in Battle Creek Whittemore, age 67, of Battle Creek, went 1930 she married Clarence Sommerfeld, of that he met his wife Zelda (Senter) Sti’ home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August son Echo, MN. whom he married on September 5.1970. The Woodmansee. He asended McCotriber School grandchildren, James von Reis, Gustav von Rais, Samuel Tyler, Elsa Knowlton, and John BATTLE CREEK Joan - M. 14, 2004. She died in her home after a long illness. Loe Angeles, and was president of Orchard Funeral service and committal will take place II a.m. Friday, Aug. 20. 2004 from 12th. 2004 peacefully at his home. Martha), Anders von Reis Crooks, Jennifer Barbara once taught business courses in from 5 to 8 pjn. at the Williams-Gores Funeral will von Reis (wife Mimi), Charles von Reis (wife istration. The family will receive visitors Friday, Aug. 20 Robert Nicholson and sister, Evelyn Aldrich. siblings: Please Phoebe), Kate Baron (husband Chris), Erik toward a Master’s Degree in business admin­ was predeceased by her brother. Betty Township. Rev. David Kessler will officiate. Shelbyville; of Whitney great-grandson Jeffrey VanOverioop. (wife Genevieve). William von Reis (wife coursework Ario Lansing. Stonebumer of Delton and daughter Julie & County Hospice. substantial of Stonebumer of Plainwell; son Jim St Terrie Barbara A.E von Reis; 12 grandchildren. Use completed Gloria daughter. Nicholson, also of Hastings; sister-in-law. Tyler (husband Dave). Joseph Knowlton had a Nicholson to American Cancer Society or the Barry Baldwin College in Staunton. Virginia, and by Learn more about John’s life, view his Life order flowers, or make a memorial donation School and the University of Michigan (B.A. survived Darnels of Battle Creek and Ron (Dee) Daniels of Melinda Cotter von Reis (husband Charles); in Fraaaoanics, 1938). She also attended Mary is (Dennn) Harrington of Delton: sons. Robert Waneita Nicholson of Midland. Loren (Kay) Evie von Reis Crooks (husband AJex). and Barbara was a graduate of Hastings High She Nicholson, Donald (Garnet) Nicholson, all of Hastings. three children. John von Reis (wife Jenny). touch. J. 1950 he married Margaret his life story, archive a favorite memory, atives and friends, some in distant comers of Nicholson. Leon Post 422. of his life. www.lifestorynet.com. where you can read the world, with whom she steadily kept in 1566. and was very active in the Delton V.F.W Surviving are her brothers and sisters, She is also survived by daughter-in-law Barbara also leaves behind many other rel­ Jewel. Ed and Ralph Kingsbun founded Go Go Auto Parts in Delton in 1966. Pickard, his best friend, teammate, and love Stephen and Aben Jr. and her sister, Agnes. von Rets. flowers. Loretta L. Blakely of Bay City. Maynard He was preceded in death by his . parents, brothers, death on Oct 31.2000. She was an auxiliary member of the Moose siblings: Kenny, Clinton Jr., St Ruth, and by church organist, the Lodge. 169 and 1649, the VFW Auxiliary. Post worked at James River for 35 years. her busbend. Erik von Reis; her son Charles, is Church, Methodist On July 28. 1946 in Battle Creek, she married Edward “Cap” Daniels and he preceded her in She enjoyed walking, traveling, and growing St Desiree Trout and two grandchildren. 1987 after 27 years of service. and spending time with family and friends. young boy through the Kids Hope Program. and great-grandchildren Justin VanOverioop She was preceded in death by her parents; Delta with Stonebumer. Fred courageous struggle against melanoma. Barbara in Chapel, where his Life Story funeral was held sister Maxine Norris of Kalamazoo. been employed had taught Sunday School, and helped tutor a On June 7, Her family includes her sou Alfred St his 1926 He served his country during WW11 and Together they had one son Alfred. until his death in 2002. September 4, bora home in Prairieville Township. She was married for many years to Fenton they shared many wonderful years together enjoyed oil punting, dancing, going to the casinos Kalamazoo, to Clinton & Ruth (Kaylor) when be grew up in Alamo to his current “Doc” Weber and he preceded her in death. In 1991 she married Loid Reinbold nnd daughter of Chet and Dora (Newsom) Harker. She Mich, on July 31. 1929. Betty was a member of Midland Free John lived on a farm most of his life, from Eleanor was a woman with many talents Please was He Westwood. and worked at various business’ over her life, Jewel was bom Feb. 8.1927 m Chicago. Ill. the (Austin) Nicholson was bom in Stanwood. Betty PLAINWELL - John Stonebumer. age 77. 2004. due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The daughter of the late Leon and Phoebe College as a data processor. She retired in KALAMAZOO - Eleanor Reinbold, age Jewel Daniels MIDLAND - Belly A. Nicholson, age 75, Clarence and Selma moved to Bad Axe in the late 1940s. 1992 when they relocated to Nashville. Joan M. (Otto) Whittemore was born While in Bad Axe she was a member of the February 10,1937 at Hastings, Michigan, the First United Methodist Church and exjoyed daughter of Harold and Neva (Sbcrkj OMo. singing alto in church choir for 20 years. Selma was a secretary and bottMMri&ie- She was raised in Middleville- and attended Middleville-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1955. BadAxe. She was married to Roger L Whittemore, Joan was a homemaker, she enjoyed bak­ Trading Company. She was an active mem­ ing, gardening, flowers, needlepoint, and ber of the First Presbyterian Church of was an avid reader. 1969 to enjoy their retirement years. A-’bert^wat a^BbtdoorMinrtflWWbyetl He was known for building picnic tables for friends and relatives He is survived by he wife of 33 yean also being in a “kitchen band” in Florida for Zelda; sons. Albert G. (Louisa) Still. Denny many years. She is survived M. ( two sons, Owen Harry “Pink" and Gladys (Gerber) honeahoes. oval track racing raid his wmnen. He was a member of the Michigan Historical Saeam Engine Selma enjoyed playing piano at church and by of Bernie enjoyed running bis saw trail, participating in many stoan capiat shows, bowling, gelling, Albert was employed at Hayes-Albion camping. Fishing, boating, and woodworking. She and Clarence then moved tq Florida in September 20,1957. couple lived in the Battle Creek area until . He wss bora November 28.1933 in Hastings, the (Lyleen) Still Sr., and Phillip S. Still; He wrf married » LaWamaMdftfe 22 yean, which ended in divorce. He wbj preceded in desth by his psrettts, two Drotncn, uuane wooumansec, wot wooanumsee. one sister. Barbara Snyder. Bernie is survived by two sons. lack (Linda) Woodmansee. Steve Woodmansee and fiance. sisters. Wilma Downing, and Deena Kellogg; Georgette Duhkelberger. daughter. Sue (Mart) Hastings. She also served as a member and as She was a caring, loving, wife, mother, (Deanna) Sommerfeld of Lake Ann, Mi, and four grandchildren, and four great grandchil­ Weyennan, all of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 12 president of the Hastings Board of Education. grandmother, doing kind deeds for her fami­ Lynn (Kay) Sommerfeld of Wyoming. Mi. dren and several neices and nephews. She served on the Hastings Library board. ly and friends and enjoyed spending time one sister, Della Cunningham, of Sleepy Eye, He was proceeded in death two brothers great grandchildren; two brothers. Bob (Jane) Woodmansee; Raymond Woodmansee; fear erasers, Barry County United Way board and was a with her loved ones. MN, three grandsons and four great-grand­ Lloyd, and Tracy, and two sisters Wanda, and Connie Richardson of Middleville. Beverly Lumbert children. Rosie Carolyn Roberts. Nancy Doipban. ail of Battle Creek leader in Blue Birds. She was a member of She was employed at Bell Telephone the Women's City Club of Grand Rapids, and Company from 1955-1964. Joen retired from Selma was preceded in death by her hus­ had been a nrember of the Women's City Delton-Kellogg School after 20 years of band Clarence, one son. Loren, and two faithful service with the high school cafete­ brothers. Cub of Detroit Barbara bed many interests. She was active ria. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has hl politics, spoke passable French, and played She is survived by her faithful, loving hus­ classical piano. Site was a gourmet cook, an band of 46 years, Roger L. Whittemore; son, excellent bridge player, and a determined ten­ Bryan Whittemore of Delton; daughter, nis player. She enjoyed reading, swimming, and doing puzzles. Most of all. perhaps, she dren, Ashlee and Joshua; two brothers. Bob liked intelligent, witty conversation. (Rose Marie) Otto and Dave (Lorraine) Otto, The concern for excellence that Barbara brought to whatever she did makes the descriptions in the previous paragraphs Susan Brown of Battle Creek; two grandchil­ 18, 2004 at the groceries meant to learn what was fresh, what was good, snd how to talk with the butcher ciating. and the grocer. To cook with her meant to Middleville. Interment Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements Home, Middleville. Mt. Beeler Funeral Hope Cemetery, by the Beeler Funeral l ed more laughter. She was most loved and will be most remembered fer her bright smile, her quick, supple mind, and her grace and poise. She held her family and friends in her heart, wanted to see them longer, and had more to do. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held for Barbara von Reis at 2 p.m. on Monday. August 30, 2004 al the First Presbyterian Church. 231 South Broadway, in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of Barry County. BATTLE CREEK - Robert Ragucky. age come and reminisce on Friday, August 27th, 5-8 p.m. at YMCA Camp Algonquin. |_________ Robert Ragucky_________ | ing others new ways of looking at things, of tions. She enjoyed good humor, always want­ Arrangements are by the Gorbach Funeral Horae m Hastings. bad produced results. diplomat in the most intense personal situa­ Asaodatfan. the Thomapple Manor Building Fund. bow to tell whether the effort in the kitchen without creating offense. She was a practiced S Questions—Call 945-4917 QUALITY CAR CLEAMW6 77. of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17.2004, at his residence. Mr. Ragucky was bom on Oct 11,1926 in Battle Creek, the son of Leon and Marie (Mead) Ragucky. He was a service manager for several ON COMPLETE INTERIOR f EXTERIOR DETAILING TUJAX PIZZA - Complete interior shampoo many years, retiring in 1976. He enjoyed working on cars, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping and photography. In 1976, he started CJ Wood Works which he owned and operated until 1995. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jean - Removes fine scratches, road grime • oxidation DowntownDalton-8234201 MURI TUESPAV - SATURPAY Jtare Me ■ASTTNC8 ■STAIL 2dWMS-W>7 (Ogden); a son, David Ragucky of Grand Rapids; a daughter. Shayne (Scott) Donnel of Riverside. Calif.; grandchildren. Richard Ragucky. Chase Medcr and Shenna Meder. TUJAX TAVERN SCHONDELMAYFR BAR-B-Q NM2343N • Domstown Delton Saturday. Aug. 21, 2004. 1:30 p.m., at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Len Davis officiating. Interment age 83, of Hastings, died early Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeral-homc.com). S detailing ■ - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant - Battle Creek automobile dealerships for A memorial service will be conducted HASTINGS - Elwin H. “Woody" Wood, Mrnmriala can be made to the American Heart Asaodatioa nr the Michigan Historical Steam Engine Memorial contributions may be made to good meal, bow to behave at the table, and making connections that others did not see. Contributions can be made Beck n* Call Home Health Care. Tb dine with her was to learn bow to enjoy a and of making her own position understood Nashville Rd.). Memorial directly to the family of Mr. Albert Still. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August In conversation, she had the gifts of show­ A memorial service will be held Saturday. August 21, 2004 at 3 pm. at Berre's residence. (1678 Funeral Home, Nashville, and a host of friends. Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Jeff Warden offi­ and how to tell when you had done enough. A graveside memorial will be held in Bad Axe in September. at on Monday, August 16. Interment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. MI. both of Middleville; several nieces, nephews understate mum. For example, to shop for learn bow to chop, how to blend snd season, taken place. Funeral Service wereheld at The Daniels at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements are Funeral Home. Delton. by Williams-Gores Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 4 I I CALL 269-945-2523 MEAT BY THZ POUND OB COMPLETE CATEBED MEALS �P a g * 14 T h u n te y , AuguM 18, 2004 T h . HuOng. B a n w �The Haatnga Banner - Thursday. August IS. 2004 - Pag* IS LEGAL NOTICES Nottco Of Mortgage Foredooure Sate I HRM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* ■4G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTMN WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURTHE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE to ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in toe conditions of a mortgage made by John T.C. Shoemaker, a married man and Beverly A. Shoemaker, hiswite. original mortgagors), to MAR Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, doted October 21. 2002. and recorded on November 15, 2002 in instrument 1091612. in Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortg^ee to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by an aooignmont, on which ™<*aee Forty-Mno And 25/100 Dolars ($140,14935). induing interest at 5 75% per annum. be torectoeed by a sate til the mortgaged premtees. County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on September 2.2004. Said promisee are situated in Township of CrangevWe. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 94 of Orengevtte Wage, accord- The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the aocordarw with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case Dated: Jury 29.2004 WE OBTAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft has been made in me cononons or a mortgage maoo oy Kennem j. Dobri and Brindy S. Debri, husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Mortgage Etectronto Reigstration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2001, and recorded on DecemtM* 13, 2001 in instrument 1071348. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred SeventyOne And 48/IX Dolars ($106,671.48). induing Interest at 6375% per annum. Undsr too power of eate contained in said mort- Corporation. County Courthouaa In Haalkiga. Ml M 100PM on Thuredey. Saplane* 16. 2004 Sdd pramBaa an attutaad m Qty ol Woodtand. Bony Carty, Michigan, and ata daaertbad aa recorded donod in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in ahaH be 12 months from the Team 4 North. Section 16; Thence North 1684 Feet; Thence West collector attempt- MORTGAGE SALE • Datauft has baan made in THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MLITARY DUTY. D. Hal. to Bank of America NX Mda NattoneBuft NX. A Corporation organized and existing under the laws ol the United States of America Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is MORTGAGE SALE < Datauft has been made in band and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Mcy 17.2002. and recorded on June 3.2002 fri Instrument 1081578, In Barry county records, due at the date hereof the sumofOne Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three And 82/100 Dolars ($105343.82), including interest at 838% per annum. Under too power ol sate contained in said morl- be toredoeed by a aate ct tie mortgaged pramMa. .r acme part ol twn, al pubic vendue, at tw Berry County Courthouaa In Haatnga at 100 PM. cn premtees are situated in Township of ■nd Suu. ol Mkrtgm, trtng known and <NgM•d •■ Lot 3. Jotmaow Gun Lake PlaL aecordng k> Ptats, on Page 38, Barry County Records The redemp^on period shal be 6 months from the accordance wfth MCLA 800.3241a, in which case Deted: August 12.2004 For more information, please cal: FC M 246593.1306 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Etecti onic Regidratton 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Rte 4008565F01 Mottos Of THB HRM IB A DEVT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT■W TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ■rORMATON WE OBTAto WMJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in original rnortQagor(s). to Mortgage Bc^ronto Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October X. 2002. and recorded on November 8, 2002 in instrument 1091331. In Barry Jkxinty records. Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is Ally-Eight Thoutand Ave Hundred Eighty And 61/100 Dolara (K63K.61). Induing imaM at 6.673% per mum Under lie power ol eala oomalnad in aald mort- be torectoeed by a sate of ths mortgaged premises, or ooms port of them, at pubic vorwfrje, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 130 PM. on September a 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Mtohigan, and are described as: Lot 6. of Block 11. HJ Kenfteld s Addition to too City of Formerly Village of Hasting, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from donod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 29. 2004 For more information, ptease can: FC D 248593.1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration (8-19) and Thirty-Nine Conte ($12,96839) induing inter­ act 4.5% per annum Under too power of sate con- the mortgaged promises, or ooms part of th^m, at pubic venue, st too Barry County Courthouse in Said premises Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: AB that certain pucel of tend situated in too Township of Yankee Springs, County of PH kruwn aa Pkw Wood EMM. Vankaa Springa TownaNp, Barry County. Mkrtgan. Part of tie S.E. <d aaolon 7 Townahk> 3 North. Range 10 WeaL Being the seme property conveyed to John D. Hal by decree of divorce deted 10/11/94 recorded 1/27/95 deed 624, Page 80 Commonly known as 55 North Payne Lake Rood. Middtevtte Ml 49333 The redemption period ehel bo 6 months from the accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. In which case itondred Seventy-Five And 28/1i~ Dolors ($61.175.28). including interest st 75% per annum. County Courthouse in Hartings at 130 PM, on September 2,2004. 236 Feet to the Piece of Beginning. Commonly known as 353 North Main Street, Woodtend Ml 48897 The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from Southeast comar. Section 16. Town 4 North, Rango donod In accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. in which case too redemption period she! bo X days from toe date of ouch sate. Dated: AUGUST 12.2004 ring. Barry County Records Attorneys: Potesttvo A Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 (588)303-3030 Ou Rte No: 04-26773 Pub: 8/19 - 9/9 Rte 4031006F01 UMS> FOR THAT FUNFOM. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (W) BtNMFVOU ARE Si ACTIVE IRUWIV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DMMI haa boon made m FC W 248593.1312 Trott A Trott. PC. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics BENNETT. A MARRIED MAN. IS EXECUTING THIS MORTGAGE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAIVING ANY AND ALL MARITAL ANO HOMESTEAD RIGHTS » Mortgage Electronic RagMraton Sy llama, Ina., CMFRS*) eoWy aa Clarksville Steam & las EraIm ~ ~ Assselatlwi •Migne BAP MORTGAGE, PC.. Mortgagee. dMad October It. 2002. and recorded on NowmOer 19. 2002. ki Docunryit 41091674, Barry County Racotda. Mkhlgun. on afWeh mortgage there la HUNDRED from the date of such sate. Dated: Juty 29. 2004 Bingham Farme. Midtlgan 46O25-5B22 Fla F026357F02 _„ (mtWIV) Barry County WE OBTAIN WSJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR- MORTGAGE SALE - Dated has boon made te Sofrne*. original moRg^Ms). to Ragtear Bank. FC R 248593.1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Washington Mutual BarX FA fka Washington Mutual Homo Loens, Inc fka PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30400lbtegraphRdSte200 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 1021963F03 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 40X703F01 ba torectoeed by a sate of the mongagad premises. 13/100 Doflars ($75.70313). inducing k4ored al Tha redemption period shall be 6 months from POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE KT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE H ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aHa awy be recorded on October 1. 1998 in instrument 1015730, in Berry County Records. Mtohigan. on Mortgage Corp ol Anwca aa aaalgnaa by an ■aaignmant dated September 30.1 age racorded on Ncwmber 13. tty In haWanent 1020BS3, Barry d tie mongagad prareaa., 1 ptrtc vandua. N tw Bury HaaOnga d IDO PM. on 30400 Telegraph Rd Sta 200 Bingham Parma. Mkrtgan 48025-5822 Fta «032519F01 FC X 248.5931302 Trott A Trott. PC. MORTGAGE SALE - Default Ms been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jennette A Kruger, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee dated February 18, 2003 and recorded March 25. 2003 in Instrument 1 1100893. Barry County Records, Mtohigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Eleven Dolars snd Fifty-Two Cento ($105,611.52) mdud- I Mortgage For ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON MORTGAGE SALE - Maul m beat made kt tie condtfaw ol a mtatpaga made by John D. Ha>. be torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premteoc, or some part of them, at pubic vsnduo, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings a* 130 PM. on September 23.2004. Seid premises are situated in Village of MtodteWte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3, and 8, Btock 72, Badcock's Addition, accordfrig to the recorded plat thereof as from toe date of such sate. Doted: August 19, 2004 For more infometton, pteaae cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott. PC. __ _____ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Reigstration FORECLOSURE NOTICE THE HRM H A DEFT COLLECTOR ATTaFT•M TO COLLECT A DMt ANY HFORMATION WE ORTAH WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ PORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE H ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. ATDj FURCHAMRS: TMa eNe l—y ba THOUSAND Clarksville, Michigan annum. f • Under too power of sate contained to sold morth*’by 0kan — bo torectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged premteoc. Carty Caatnuae In llwalngl, Mtrtgan at 1:00 o’dodt p-m, on Sapaamt* 2. 2004 Said protnim an aftuoart In VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Sorry Carty. Mkrtgan. and are described as: LOT(S) 39 AND 40 OF FULLER HEIGHTS AS RECORDED M UBER 5, PAGE 49 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS ITEM NO. 52-120000-040-X. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from dote of such sate. Dated: AUGUST 2.2004 Bank of in accordance with 1946CL 800.3241a. in which Attorneys: Potesbvo A Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Rio No: 04-26540 ASAP804391 08/05, 08/12, 06/IC, 08/26 Doted: Jdy 30. 200* Systems, Inc., CLSERt'.; octeiy as nominee tor MORTGAGE. INC. RETErTi. AND ANY toFORMATKM OBTABCD WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (MS) 639-7460 F YOU ARE to ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofaull has boon mode in the condNonc at a mortgage made by: CHRISTO­ PHER T. WASHBURN and MARIAN E. WASH­ BURN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, doted Januwy 12, 2000, and recorded on January 25, 2000, In instrument number 1040548, Barry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($82,145.12). including interest al 8.0% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, el pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mtohigan, at 130 o'clock p.m., on September 16,2004. Said premtees are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Berry County, Mtohigan. and are described A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 42 RODS PLUS iOO FEET, SOUTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28, THENCE WEST 202 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 110 1/2 FEET. THENCE EAST 220 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP, 3ARRY COUNTY, Ml. TAX PARCEL ID408-003-028-05530 The redemption period shall be 6 months from in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from Deted: August 13. 2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HUS. Michigan 48334 ,*rw„R SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, RC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HMs, Mtohigan 48334 INFO CONTACTS: Contact: Goldie (616) 897-2089 or David (616) 642-9509 E-mail: steamshow@atLnet (806) THMHRMNADEBTCOLLECTDRATnMrTBM> TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAnON WE OBTAH WAX MUSED FOR THAT PUR. THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa oete teey Bo reocfrwted by too forociooing mortgagee. I OPEN HOUSE Nt IV t IS TIN(, DC if -flS^NCS KtOUCfD S‘> OHH •iff x reerff MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft has been made in the oondMons of a mortgage made by Darren J moorea, ana rumoeny u Moorea, nusuena ana wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, doled Moy 24, 2003, and recorded on Juno 19,2003 in instrument 1108856, In Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Rvo Hundred Sevanty-Mno And 31/100 Dolors ($91,57931), including interest st 12.05% per annum. Under the power cl sate contained In said mod­ Li |M ba toredoead by a sale d the mortgaged pramtaae, w some part ol them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouaa In Haatnga at 100 PM, on September 16. 2004. Said premlaee are srtuated In Village of Middleville. Berry County. Michigan, and are ran Nt I V I IS TINS el Middtevtte, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Uber 1, Pago 27, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from donod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days Doted: August 12. 2004 For more information, pteaae call: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Ameriquest Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4031798F01 <m»s- .sumn 7m da IfyOURE CONSIDERING 1 SIJl ESTATE CMhGE CftiL TRftDEMflRNTODfiTfORfrCONFIDENTIALCONSUlTaTIOIt 1-888-477*8591 1-269-945-0514 305 S. Broadway (IM7) I �Page 16 - Thursday. August 19.2004 - The Hastings Banner AQUATIC PLANTS: Gold­ fish A Koi and pond sup- August 9th-31st. Apol's ledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ * ----------* Call tion. $4,000 obo. (269)948-4190_________ FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor 24' drum type. 3 point hitch. Great shape. $750. Call (269)948-4190.________________ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount. Shp Bri«85 * Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom apartment on beautiful Lake Algonquin, $450 a month plus utilities, 1 month rent A security deposit required. Cafl (269)945-0917. DUPLFX FOR RENT: Smail 2 bdr. newly remodeled, $500/month ESTATE SALE: formal din­ 1«N DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ ing room table A 6 chairs, rooms, 2 baths. Please cell wicker back * * upholstered (269/945-3601 for further in­ seats, elegant, $350; large fo! glass hutch, original cost $1,800 - sell $400; trundle MOBILE HOME FOR day bed, wood frame with SALE: 1978 Centurion pull out, excellent, $250; 5 14x50, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, drawer chest, white with all appliances. Great home gold trim, $40; oak double for hunting and fishing dresser with mirror, excel­ property, $500 "as is"- must lent, $200; large entertain­ be removed from the Com­ ment center, white oak A munity. Phone (517)852­ 1514. bench, light finish, works well, $100; large coffee table, FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ $30; wicker settee, pillow RY OUTLET: lot model cushion, new, $250; double clearance sale, homes from dresser A mirror, never $37,600. Call today 1-877­ used, $300; oak table top, no 738-1090. base, new, $90; golden oak hutch with glass, original WE NEED TO nuitt* room. cost $1,800 - sell $400; sever­ New homes coming tn. Seil­ al dining room tables to ing current models at great choose from, $50-5250; discounts! Lot models range heavy oak computer ar­ from 1,280 sq.ft to 2^80 sq. moire, new, gorgeous, $300; ft Prices range from $45,200 Broyhill dining room table to $67,000. Call Grand Value with double pedestal $200; Home* in Ionia at (888)317­ Health Rider Total Body 4851, 4963 S. State Road, lonAerobody Fitness Center, $60; Weider <138 weight bench with 26 weights, $75; Kathy Ireland treadmill $35; $100 KING SEALY PILLOWTOP mattress set with $40; electric heater, $20; deluxe frame, almost new. small round table, $15; (517)204-0600. Craftsman lawn sweeper, A1 shape, $75. 2811 W. Slate $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN Rd.. (269)945-9688 mattress set (in plastic). DELTON plus utilities, plus deposit (269)370-4556._________________ FOR RENT: 2bd in the coun­ security. 8943. ♦ Call (269)948­ FOR RENT: 3 bedroom in­ dudes stove, frig, washer A dryer, garage. No pets, $625 a month A $625 deposit. For application (269)792-2384. HOME FOR RENT: on Thomapple Lake Road. Farmhouse on a large pri- a horse. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, Thomapple Lake access. Wa­ GARAGE SALE: 1 DAY ONLY! Saturday, August 21st 8:30am-4:30pm. 115 S. Washington St, Hastings. Everything must go! Kids dothes, larger womens dothes, pots, pans, Tupper­ ware, CD's, movies, gas stove, toys, some furniture A a lot of misc. items. GARAGE SALE: August 21st A 22nd, 9am-? Love seat, recliner, couch. Little Tykes toys, camping sup­ plies, motorized kids cars. S. Dibble St HUGE MULTI-FAMILY Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 BIG COMFY COUCH: coI­ MEMORY FOAM - sell $175 BERBER CARPET: 12x30 (40 yards), oatmeal colon (517)204-0600.__________ + benefits. Large expediting. ALL JUNK METAL HAUL­ ING: farm machinery cars A >)217- 2769 HElffKMtfM. '"jj S13/hr. Many tlT** JANITOR/CUSTODIAL DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173._________________ ter. Need now! (517)886-9846 T.D.C. (COUNTY DIVISION): to $17/hr. + benefits. Busy cen­ fashion arrest in April in I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow- 5445 T.D.C. OFF1CE/PAT1ENT AP­ POINTMENT SCHEDU­ LER: to $14.42/hour + train­ ing now! FT or PT. (517)8865445T.D.C SHIPPING/INVENTORY CONTROL/SUPERV1SOR. to $50,000/year A benefits. Major local conpany, 401K. Needed now! (3*7)826-5445 N. M-43 Hwy„ Hastings. At the front counter. HASTINGS 4 JANICE'S LOVING CARE: compassionate care giver available for your loved ones with Alzheimer*, home bound A elderly, 1975 References. (269)948­ 24' CAMPING TRAILER: shower A tub, stove, refrig­ erator, furnace, etc. Excellent condition, $1,500 (269)664-6866 obo. FOR SALE: 1990 Iff Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. (269)838-8909. •ting a vehicle while intoxicated, to which he pleaded guilty in June, and one count of con­ felony with a maximum penalty of two years sumption of alcohol in May. The balance of in jail and/or a $2,000 fine, and one count of Barry County jail after his arrest, he blew an operating a vehicle with the presence of a 0.19% blood alcohol content reading on a breathalyzer. The maximum penalty for this misde­ POLICE BEAT meanor is 93 days in jail and/or $100 to $500 ice. He was also ordered to attend substance abuse counseling. • Richard Weedall, 29, of Hastings was sentenced to prison for 12 to 24 months with Woman arrested In assault no credit for time served for one count uf pos­ session of a controlled substance aftsr being arrested in March in Yankee Springs PRAIRIEVILLE — Michigan State Police troopers reported an argument eacalaaed into assault and resulted in the arrest Aug. 10 of Heather Hall 74 for vitWwv against her husband. Townshio parole violation he is currently serving at Egler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson. The maximum penalty for this felony offense is four yean and/or $25,000. This charge also carries a habitual offender fourth fenced to 12 months probation, six months in Ex-husband held In domestic YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — After receiving a call from woman reposting that arrested John HaU. 61, for domestic violence. The woman reported to police that there were weapons available in the honor, but no ammunition. Hay bales catch fire THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A fire was reported in the area Patterson Road on Wednesday. Aug. II. at 135th Avenue and • Robert Strauss, 40, of Delton, was sen­ surrounding Passenger hurt In accident tenced Ang. U to 36 months of probation, six motnhs in jail with credit for four days served HASTINGS — Police responded it The accident occurred when a west bound vehicle being driven by A! Ottati, 71 of weapon fafter being Arrested in May in torn left onto Industrial Drive. jail and/or $2j000 in finu • Holly Reichard. 21. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 24 months probation, six months in jail with credit for two days served,1 and $860 OUIL, warrant arrests made YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - David Jensen. 44. of Middleville, wm vreattd for operating while intoxicated aad a warrant from the Michigan State Police Peat in *nM9£6Ug. 15 after a Baffle accident ijoYtoH for six months. She is also ordered to attend Anonymous meetings while in jail aad on garage, some appliances inin­ cluded, totally redecorated with new hardwood floors. Asking $82,000. Located Gt 526 E. Bond St. Hastings 945­ 2149. BONANZA (616)374-8225. DRYWALL sitions are very heavy/phys^ ical and require ability to lift 40-601bs. on a constant basis. tact MANPOWER today. (269)948-3000. EOE charge is four yean in prison and/or $20,000 in fines. HASTINGS — Officers responded to a domestic assault that occurred Sunday. Ang. 13,at approximately 6 p.m. ' being sought and the case has been turned over to juvenile authorities Man hurt In saw blade accident PRAIRIEVILLE - A man who bad oiled 911 Central Drsputoh after having m acd- • Keri Lawrence, 25, of Hastings, was sen­ fiown by helicopter to Burgess Hospiul in serious condition Aug. 15. with credit for one day served and $618 in holding towels to the wound in bis abdomen. session of a controlled substance stemming from her arrest in April in Cartion Township. The maximum penalty for this felony ‘Suspicious’ man arrested charge is four years in prison and/or $25,000 WOODLAND — A man wanted by police was arrested Sunday after a cashier at the Speedway Gas station noticed a suspicious man in die parking lot He told the cashier he was hitchhiking to North Carolina. Darrin Cecil. 36, was arrest­ • Deans Morris, 34, of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to 16 to 24 months in prison with cred­ it for 129 days served on three charges bation violation. • ed by Michigan State Police Troopers on two warrants charging him with offenses in Gratiot County. at pro­ House fight yields booze, drugs of marijuana and poueuion and/or use of court. Fisher told Morris that be was exceeding exhausted and that she has failed in the inand out-patient programs, community mental health services and adult drag court program have all failed. PRAIRIEVILLE — Prairieville Officers responded to a complaint of a fight the 1500U block of South M-43 near Gull Lake. One subject inside the home was inknirMd, showed signs of minor injuries, but insisted that it was just horseplay. During the search of the home for addibot ?1 injured persons, alcohol and drag para­ phernalia were observed. A more thorough se .vh was conducted when additional officers were called in to assist Four subjects were detained The additional search was conducted and more drug paraphernalia, a small amount of marijuana and alcohol were found. Both tenants were under the drinking age. The Barry County Health Department was called due to the conditions of the home, well and septic system. Dawn Kidder. 42, of Hastings, was sen- * The suspects were released pending vacation of the premises. Hog waste causes Ionia Co. drain problems by Helen Mudry Environmental Quality. He said newspaper has issued an advisory to stay out of the StaffWriter and TV coverage have been reporting the water by the creek. He also advised Kent An accidental oyer application of hog county has many closed drains, making it Rich A Donna Bird waste 1991 FORD TAURUS: for parts, 3.8 engine, 102.000, new head gasket, bums no Teen strikes mom with phone The 37-year-old victim did not seek medical anrminn wanted to change your life, you need to do it Call PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: •-1’ should apologize to the children, if you really because the community services have been you in our lives. Our love to each 1 Judge James Fisher told Reichardj “You the state maximum sentencing guidelines TO OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS A ZOO CREW. Thank you for celebrating our 50th anniversary with us. For all the cards, gifts, money A flowers. To our daughters, Linda A Cindy-Debbie, Julie A Jackie for all of your work. We feel very blessed to have ‘••vmrit J-A The maximum penalty for this felony tenced to 18 months probation. 30 days in jail GENERAL LABOR/MACHINE OPERATORS: MANPOWER of Hastings to currently accepting applica­ tions for current A upcom­ ing positions in the Hastings area. MUST be available for ALL shifts, have a positive work history, be drug free A have previous factory expe­ rience. Pay rate starts 9 $8.00 and increase* to $850 after 90 days of successful personal injury arridrat in the 800 block of West State Street oo Friday, Aug. 13. cocaine in July, and failing to complete drag signs with your ad that runs The charges include one count of posses­ sion of a non-narcotic controlled substance, a Authorities said when he arrived at the $175’ S17)71»«>« catalog, runway-promotion shows, all types, sizes, ages! Male/ Females to $20/hr. (517)886­ occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. his substance abuse counseling and Alcoholics INVEST1GATION/REPO/ VIDEO SURVEILLANCE: to $20/hr. Exciting career. Great advancements. Grow­ ing all over! (517)886-5445 T.D.C MODELS: from ^wny ' ‘ train! DECKS: power washed A treated. Power washing of any kind. (517)726-1273 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time DROP LEAF TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 oba (269)948-0502 AMISH KITCHEN now. 9340. <517)Bgfr.5U5TDO.- ' .-' • SLHGH gny. needed Will now. (517)886-5445 T.D.C stemming Orangeville Township. He is eligible for early release if all court queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 3 cases, $500. Call (269)945­ to June. under the influence of liquor, third offense, property in August 2003 in Irving Township. FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta CARE; pended for two charges from her arrest in fines and costs for one count of operating $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ EXPRESS PACKAGING/ LOCAL ROUTE: to $18/hr. 'Mouse credit for one day served and the balance sus­ sentenced to a continuation of his probation These were several round bales of hay on fire m a field and the Wayland Fire LONG LAKE DELTON: 2 bdr. newly remodeled. No pets, non smoking, $800/month plus utilities ♦ tance from hospital, schools A town. (269)945-4478 leave 12 to 36 mouths of probation, 90 days in jail with credit of one day served, and $1,620 in $495. ton Trait Lake Odessa, fur­ niture, home furnishings, ba­ by dothes A toys. deposit (269)623-2047. 12 months probation, $1,085 in court costs and fines, and 30 days in jail with jail with credit for four days served. $400 in New $2,600 (517)2044)600 tenced to in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. BED: co NASA foam. Temporpe- munity service. ■ Rxhard Preston IL 27, of Hastings was • Bradley Polley, 45. of Delton, was sen­ tenced offense notice, which increases the maximum ter, sewer, garbage and lawn care provided, $550/month phis security deposit. Phone (517)852-1514._____________ TWO SINGLE SLEEPING rooms with laundry A kitch­ en privilege, Walking dU- COURT NEWS SI00-$500 in fines and/or 360 hows of com­ caused problems seem like the drains are hidden and a major for Odessa Township’s drains and creeks, according to “The questions are now what happened and how to avoid the problem in the future.” problem. Ionia County Drain Commissioner John “In fact,” he said, “85 percent of the Bush. The hog waste was applied to a field and state’s drains are underground. It is typical not inspected like a solid waste septic appli­ to have the drains closed. Open drains cation. His department will be asking the got into the tile system arid then into Plumb would be an obstacle for fanners and a Department of Agriculture about the best ■93 DODGE 3/4 DE1SEL- au­ Brook and Johnson Drain, which flows iu£c health and safety hazard, allowing more ways to handle manure application. to, air, cruise, 4x4. 174,000 miles, $6,500 obo. (269)720­ 2107 Duck Creek, which is also called Black pollution to enter the water system.” Creek. The contamination killed all the Acting Press Secretary Robert McCann aquatic life for two miles down stream of for the Michigan DEQ said Tuesday the '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS­ SAT: 88K, very dean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)206-9223. “It is common for farmers to put manure was an accident and not an act of gross neg­ on their field, but this was too much for this ligence. The farm operation has never been McCann and Lewis said the contamina­ time of year,” Bush said. a problem in the past. He said it is the own­ tion becomes diluted as it moves down­ oil. Runs good, rebuilt trans., $800 obo. (269)367-4065 FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. source has been identified and it appears it Director Ray Humell said the village’s water supply was never in jeopardy. ‘The creek flows north and then west ers’ first violation at*: there would be no stream and enters tributaries. It will be neg­ drain commissioner is to make sure the fines if tliey respond to the DEQ’s sugges­ ligible when it reaches Lake Michigan, he water moves where it is supposed to move. tions. He added that his responsibility as county The contamination problem is the responsi­ bility of the Michigan Department of Paul Lewis, Ionia County director of environmental health, said his department �T*a Hasanps Bam - Thndsr. August 19. 2004 - Pma 17 Ken McCurdy grand marshal for Woodland’s Homecoming by Helen Mudry He has lived oo the centennial farm 68 Staff Writer years and fanned it until three yean ago. Now Kenneth McCurdy is this year's grand mar­ shal of Woodland the Labor Day Homecaning parade. he rents out the land. McCurdy has 30 years of deer hunting In 1961. McCurdy got into the home serv­ ice business, using the inventory be bought He and his wife Fredia will be waving to from a hardware store in Woodland. After five the crowd as they travel the parade route to years, the business grew and be went into the Classic Memorial Park. Ken and Fredia business with Lyle Sandbrook. (n-x Cox) have been married for 10 years. McCurdy is not a native of the Woodland area. He was born in Detroit in 1913. the son of William and Vivian nee ReNolle McCurdy. "It's a matter of personal satisfaction.” he said. memories, with 46 in the Upper Peninsula. He has 16 racks to show fa it He also has taken one black bear. He enjoys woodcrafts. “I make something someone can use, "I never had a day with nothing to do,” be something worthwhile, no lawn ornaments," said. "We repaired and installed plumbing and be said. He has made four full-sized desks fa electricity in new and older homes." each great grandchild. He retired from the repair business in 1978. McCurdy has been to all 50 stales and all His family had lived in York. Pa., where Some of McCurdy's early memories are William had painted stripes and decorations fanning with a team of horses and walking Labrador on buggies. But with the advent of the horse­ behind the plow. He got his first tractor is Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf of Mexico. provinces except Newfoundland and He has soaked his feet in the less carriage, they moved to Detroit, where be 1940, an International transferred his painting skills to automobiles. bought a new Farmall fa $1,600. He still has in the parade. “After it and keeps it looking good. excited," he replied with a knowing smile. In 1927, the McCurdy family purchased 40 1020. In 1948, be He was asked if he was excited about being 91 yean, I don't get Kenneth and Fredia McCurdy are this year's grand marshal of the Woodland Labor Day Homecoming parade. acres northeast of Lake Odessa and began fanning. Kenneth worked as a farm hand fa George Robinson north of Lake Odessa. He earned Join Pennock’s $30 a month in the summer and $10 a month in the winter That included room and board. During the Great Depression, his wages were cut back to $10 a month in the summer and winter. By 1936. he was making $35 a month. McCurdy married Betty Bonita Hecker in 1936 and they were married fa 58 years before she passed sway. They met at a Woodland High School basketball game. Betty was the daughter of Chester and Viola Kilpatrick. Betty’s grandfather was John “Pavers for PACS” Campaign Kilpatrick who came from Scotland in 1844. McCurdys The began the farming Buy a Memorial Brick Paver To Show Your Support of Pennock Hospital Kilpatrick farm in 1936 and acquired owner­ ship in 1952. It became a centennial farm in 1947. Ken said he went to school before the era of buses. He finished the eighth grade at the Bretz school, north of M-43. ‘Dinner-discussion’ set for Sept. 7 at KBS Manor House MSU Kellogg Biological Station offers another "Dinner and Discussion" at the his­ toric W.K. Kellogg Manor House, located on What ii PACS? PACS (The Picture Archiving & Communication System) is similar to replacing your film camera with a digital camera. This technology is currently available in less than 10% of hospitals the size of Pennock. Radiographic 1—n will be replaced with digital images that are immediately available to your physician through a telecommunication network of computer monitors. Benefits include: • Improved speed and quality of image • Instant access by your physician • Immediate availability to consulting physicians worldwide • Fewer repeat exams result in reduced radiation Gull Lake near Hickory Comers. The next event will be Tuesday, Sept. 7. from 6 to 9 p.m. and will focus on the value of developing and supporting locally pro­ duced foods. Dr. MkhaST Hamm, C.y. Mun professor of sustainable agriculture at MSU. will be discussing "Eating from Michigan: • Less cost for film expense and storage • Permanent record that will be archived for the future «State-of-the-arttechqulotv ti * Aj^rwraitip^nt nf Ask for our “PACS For You” campaign broiAureior mbte dcsails about PACS and how you can help Pennock purchase a new PACS system this year. What’s in it for the community." The evening’s dinner menu will feature a wide variety of locally produced foods. Dr. Hamm’s research focuses on develop­ ing community-based food systems and com­ munity food security. Since coming to MSU ffibat’i “Pawn For PACS”? “Pavers For PACS” is a way for Pennock community partners to help us purchase PACS and buy a lasting legacy of support at the same time. You'll be able to buy a custom engraved paver stone placed in a special area dedicated to Pennock Community in January 2003, be has taken an active role in promoting community-based sustainable food systems and has recently been awarded a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Partners ... the front entrance and walkway at State Street Center. You can buy one or more $100 paver stones and feature your custom message of up to two lines of text Each line can be up to 14 characters (28 total characters, including spaces and periods). Buy a paver for yourself, a friend or a family member. For promote these programs in Michigan. Prior to moving to MSU. Hamm was a fac­ ulty member and dean at Rutgers University, more information on “Pavers For PACS”, contact Matt Thompson, Secretary to the Pennock Foundation, at (269) 945-1210 where he was co-founder and director of the New Jersey Urban Ecology program, an effort that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds to deal with sustainable food systems. He was past board president of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey and co-director of the New Jersey Food Stamp Nutrition Education Network. Reservations for this “Dinner and Discussion” can be made by calling the KBS Conference Center at 269-671-2416 or e­ mail: manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu. Pennock The cost is S25 per person. The W.K. Kellogg Manor House is at the KBS Education Center, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive. Additional information on KBS and upcoming events may be found on the web at: www.kbs.msu.edu. HEALTH SERVICES ^nners 1® Pct Give a memorial Pennock Health Services • 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, MI • 49058 that can go on forever Yes! I want a Paver for PACS! A gift to the Barry Please print clearly Community Foundation is Name-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ used to help fund activities ________________ Suite___________________ Zip-------------Brag________________________ Email-------------------------------------- throughout the county in the name of the person you Paver text, up to 2 lines, 14 characters each, spaces and periods count as characters. □□□□□□□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□□□□□a designate. Ask your funeral director for more ______ I want a $100 paver information on the Barry _____ I want a $1,000 paver _____ You may publish my name as a dona. Complete this form and return it with your check payable to Pennock Foundation. Community Foundation or 1009 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058 by 9/1/04. call (269) 945-0526. 1 �Page 18 - Thursday. August 19. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Two-vehicle crash kills woman, 77, man, 22 Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings post are investigating a traffic crash that resulted in two fatalities al about 1:50 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. Highway near 17. on Waldorf south Road. M-43 Hope Township. Initial investigation and witness statements have revealed that a 1991 Chevrolet pick-up truck driven by Robert K. Randall, age 21. with Justin A. Jordan. 22. as passenger, both of Kalamazoo, was traveling northbound on M-43 Highway when the driver lost control and crossed the center me of the roadway. The vehicle crossed into the path of a 2(MX) Chevrolet Blazer being driven by Roberta J. Daniels, age 77. from Delton, and resulting in a head-on crash. The pickup then caught fire. Both the 22-year old pickup truck passen­ ger. Jordan, and Daniels, the 77-year old driv­ er of the Blazer, were killed in the crash. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to This pickup appears to be more than totaled in the aftermath of a double fatality that Borgess Hospitalin Kalama/cxi by Air Care occurred Tuesday afternoon in Hope Township. for treatment of bums and injuries sustained ditions may have contributed to causing the from the crash. It appears both occupants of the pickup truck were wearing seat belts, but the driver scene, as well as Mercy ambulance crews, the accident, but the crash remains under investi­ Michigan Department of Transportation. Air gation Care, and several motorists and neighbors. At first glance, it apears this Chevy Blazer didnl fare as badly as the pickup truck of the Blazer was not belted. Alcohol docs not Barry. Prairieville, and Hope Township Daniels was the mother of the owner of the appear to be a factor. Speed and wet n>ad con- Fire Departments assisted troopers at the Go-Go Auto Parts and salvage yard in Dciton. in the accident, but its 77-year-old driver died at the scene. Hastings industrial pioneer's daughter dies in Washington Barbara Dawn von Reis, the daughter of a pio­ cal piano. She was a gourmet cook, an excellent administration. She neering Hastings industrialist, died uf melanoma once taught business courses in Los Aug. 11 at her daughter's home on Bainbridge Angeles, and was president of the Orchard Trading Island. Wash. She was 88. Company. She Bom June 13. 1916. in Hastings to Aben Eugene was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. She also served was the daughter of a crucial figure in the history as a member and as president of the Hastings of the Hastings Manufacturing Co. Board of Education. She was a member of the Women’s City Birds. in She is also sur­ vived by three children, John von Reis (wife Jenny). Evie von Reis Crooks (husband Alex), and Club of Grand Rapids, and had been a member of Baldwin College She is survived by her brothers Stephen and Aben Jr., and her sister. Agnes. was a member of the nomics m 1938 from the University of Michigan. Mary grandchildren. Hastings Library Board and was a leader in Blue School and earned a bachelor of arts degree in eco­ She also attended She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband. Erik von Reis, her son Charles, and two Johnson and Anna May (Ironside) Johnson, she Mrs. von Ries was a graduate of Hastings High bridge player, and a determined tennis player. Barbara A. E. von Reis; 12 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. the Women’s City Club of Detroit. Staunton. Va.. and had completed substantial Mrs. von Ries had many interests, was active in coursework toward a master's degree in business politics, spoke passable French, and played classi­ Monday. Aug. 30. at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 South Broadway, in Hastings. Barbara Dawn von Reis Community Music School welcomes new instructor The Community Music School has announced a new' instructor in woodwinds Laura Hirleman is now accepting students in clarinet, beginning saxo­ phone and beginning oboe. Hirleman currently teaches at the Community Music School's Battle Creek branch Kellogg at and Community College. She is pursuing a music degree at Western Michigan University and has performing expe­ OVER 50 USED CARS A TRUCKS IN STOCK rience with the KCC Concert Band, the Cereal City Concert Band, other bands and pit orchestras. The Community Rebates up to s6, Music School offers private lessons in most instru­ ments and Kindermusik voice, classes as for well as infants through age 7. Located in the facili­ ties of the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St., the music school also offers monthly 6 DAYS ONLY! Mon. August 16" Ram-6pm Tue. August 17" Rm-6pm Wed. August 18" Ram -Rpm performing opportunities. To register, or for more informa­ Thu.August 19" tan-Opm Fri. August 20" Ram - 6pm Sat August 21” Ram - 12pm WHERE DREISBACH MOTORS Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Ax4< www.drelsbacftmoiors.com Locally Owned & Operated F*Vi**" AREO Exceeding Expectations is a Enc DrwsDocft President 13MC Don Gentry Soles Mg* Bome Signs Sates Amy Piper Sates Chrts Sitvermon FmonceMgr Jeff Honea Sates J Amy Tort Sates Family Tradition SALM NOURS Mart Mduteie Tu> rtxj4fni/*6 Sctm* ir* noor SttYKI NOURS Mont *W8 7 Tue Thu 6 H 6 5 Laura Hirleman tion about CMS private lessons and tion remains open all semester, with classes, call (269) 948-9441. Private tuition being prorated. Financial aid lessons begin Aug. 23. and registra- is available to qualifying families. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �■ - ■ ; - ■ hastikgs public library 121 S CHURCH SL ■ 4-H youth have a ball with animal costume contest by Mai de Westover Staff Writer A clown, a bride, a milk maid and COVgT many other unique costumes were fea­ tured at the Barry County Fair 2004 Livestock Fashion Show. Art Meade sponsored the show an-l In the categories up to Five partici­ • Fair 2004 is over j but not forgotten First place went to Cadie Bowman, sec­ ond place went to lyier Swansen. third by Patricia Johns were broken down into sheep and goats, horses, poultry and rabbits, dogs, and place went to Bethany Schwanke. fourth place went to Luke Foote and Fifth place Staff Writer The 2004 Barry County fair recalled the past other animals. went to Meghan Peltz. In the dogs category First place went applause. There were quiet moments of reflec­ There was quiet during the week in both the to Zachary Comeau, second place went tion and memory of those not at the fair and lime Barry County Master Gardener Demonstration to look to the present. Garden and the 4-H Children’s Garden. On pants received ribbons. The categories For the sheep and goats category First place went to Nicholas, second place provided the cash prizes and trophies. Taking overall Grand Champion for want to Becky Barnard, third place went to Micah Cho. fourth place went to to David Comeau, third place went to Nicholas Comeau and fourth place went all categories was Brandon Nicholas dressed as laundry with his goat. For Zachary Sanders, and placing Fifth was to Whitney Brewer. HAS"*GS “14S0M-UW with pride and looked to the future with joy and As always there were thrills and fun on the poultry, horses and hogs. Of course there had been lots of laughter at There was only one night of rain where some wailed out the showers to buy hot dogs and tour Kids Lane all through the week but especially on the grounds. a chance to play in the com. have their faces Thursday evening friends of Sarah Wednesday during Kids Day. Here children had painted and on Wednesday ride a train, learn fire safety or travel in a horse drawn wagon. Halliday The accomplishments of 4-H members were Midway and al the Grandstand shows but the gathered to remember her contributions end ded­ celebrated on Saturday. July 24 with ice cream icate a bench in her honor. and praise. Whether 4-H members worn their ribbons with pride or were a little shy about all James Chase. In the horse category First place went place went Io Taylor Gorr, second place true fair for many is found in the bams and in the 4-H displays. trophy. Earning overall Reserve Champion was Jade Boone and her horse dressed to Boone, second place went to Marisa DesVoignes. third place went to Megan went lo Miah Dammen. third place went to Ryan Swanson and fourth place wenl Some visitors came for the karaoke, others for the extra entertainment. Still others brought their Braendle remembered Halliday for her gump­ the attention this was a great lime to share mem­ tion. support for 4-H and her care for the greater ories of an exciting week. lo Russell Ellingcr. children and grand children lo sec the pigs and community. up like Snoopy and Woodstock. For this honor Boone received $50 and a trophy. Elliston. For the poultry and rabbits category this honor Nicholas earned $75 and a Munger and fourth place went to Leah In the other-animals category First There were both tears and laughter as Neil Large animal sale exciting and profitable Barry County 4-H Style Revue The Barry County 4-H Style Revue was held on July 17. Out of the seventeen talented 4-H’ers who modeled their sewing projects, three were chosen as the best. Rebecca Martin took 1st place with her gown that was inspired by Lord of the Rings; Jessica Broadhurst took 2nd with her classy black prom gown with hand stitched beading; and, Madeline Searles took 3rd with her adorable spring dress and matching handbag. Prizes were generously donated by Weezy’s Closet of Delton, Wendy Weaver (Independent Beauty Consultant) of Delton, and Sister’s Fabric of Hastings. The trophies awarded for the top three were also sponsored by Weezy’s Closet. Cow owners. Dairy Development Committee and the Dairy Exhibitors sold the gallon of milk from the Supreme Champion Cow for $10.901. Printed 4 Published by J-Ad Graphic* Sponsored by the Farm Bureau. tne Taste of Michigan included milk and cherry juice F°r mOr« phOtOS Of th© WiNterS 30(1 bUyOFS, see large ANIMAL SALES, continued on page 2 �YUMi’3' ” Large animal sale.»continued from page 1 honorees. Lyndsay Rodgers received the Travis members. Geukes Market in Middleville will be processing 14 hogs. 3 beeves and 8 lambs More than 490 animals were auctioned Wenger 4-H memorial scholarship. After all the presentations, the fun as pan of the "Mealing the Need" pro­ from I p.m. until after 8 p.m. The sale started out with a complemen­ began. When the dust settled, an estimat­ ed 288 hogs brought in $165,268.25. The gram for the Food Bank of Southwest tary lunch for the bidders and a few cere­ monial presentations. Burl Lake received sale of 113 beeves brought in an estimat­ could donate either the animal they bid on a pi&iue commemorating his selection ed $217,130.45. The sale of 90 lambs brought an esti­ or donate money to purchase an animal lo along w ith his late wife Lucy as Fair book mated total of $5,743.50 for 4-H and FFA County. The large animal sale on Friday. July 23 was a little nerve wracking for 4-H mem­ bers and fun and exciting for the buyers. Michigan. In this program individuals provide meal for food programs in Barry Show of Champions highlights the best in Barry County 4-H The Show of Champions on Saturday morning, July 24. at 8:30 a.m. was one place where the senior showmen from dogs, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, poultry, cavies, cals, beef, dairy and pleasure hors­ es compete for the top place. Competing this year were Wyatt Shroder from the Beef area. Leslie BARRM COOT Brown from the cat area. Samantha Harthy in the cavy area. Janine Dykstra from dairy and Andi Cohoon from the dog 3 area. Tiffany Tietz represented goals. Kim LaFoy was the horse outstanding senior showman. Jacob Rohe in the poultry area. Sara Stephenson represented rabbits and was the senior Jennifer Wasikowski Ross Masselinks Reserve Champion Barrow was sold to Thomapple Dairy lor $7 a pound. Alan Mater's Supreme Champion Hog was sold to SLP Projects, Inc. for $3.90 a pound. Jacob Rohe's Champion Gilt was sold to Rohe Engineering LLC for $2 a pound. Ryan Watson received $3.20 a pound for his Reserve Champion Gilt from TNR Machine. John J. Loftus purchased the Grand Champion Beef Carcass from Brooke Wieland for $1.90 Tiana Hohman's Grand Champion Hog Carcass was sold to Hohman Brothers, Inc. for $3 a pound. per pound. showman for sheep. The 4-H member with the most points at the end of the competition was named the Show of Champions champion and the person who comes in second is the reserve champion. At the end of 3 hours of competition. Jacob Rohe was named Grand Champion. and Jennifer Wasikowski as Reserve Champion. THANKS AUTO SERVICE 818 E. Clinton. Hastings 945-3443 517*852*9210 948-2192 TRADEMARK REALTY, INC WEST MICHIGAN FIREPLACE & HEARTH PROGRESSIVE 401 Broadway, Middleville 115 S Jefferson St, Hastings 269-795-3536 945-9249 BARLOW FLORIST 6 CfiristMH Book Store J Services tor $10 a pound. www.trademarkrealty com 945-0514 DAN VALLEY EXCAVATING 987 Grand Rapids St Middleville 795-9321 MC SUPPLY 2310 S. M-37 Hwy.. Hastings 945-2782 GRAPHICS DEWEY’S SALES G SERVICE GAVIN'S AND AUTO SALES CHEVROLET & BUICK Illi W Green, Hastings 4600 N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville 945-4915 795-3318 BRIAN’S FILLMORE TIRE 6 SERVICE EQUIPMENT 235 S. lefferson. Hastings 2900 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-9549 945-9526 MAINSTREET BANK MILLER REAL ESTATE 1351 North M-43 Highway 629 W. State St.. Hastings 149 W. State St. Hastings 945-9561 945-5182 WREN FUNERAL HOME 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 269-795-7674 945-2471 Pennock 945-3451 Jamie Bmdbeck sold one of his _ Reserve Champion Pen of lambs to Kent Oil & Propane/ Frost Heating & Cooling for $7 a pound. 305 S Broadway, Hastings 10197 Carbow. Middleville 1009 W. Green St. Hastings One of the animals in Jamie Brodbeck s Reserve Champion Pen 5* of lambs went to Crop Prucucton "Your Real Estate Coxxrctux' CREEKSIDE GROWERS Ml AlTM^BtlgVtCII to the buyers for another successful sale! WILDER'S TIRE & 735 S. Durkee, Nashville 948-8000 io all the 4-H members for their hard work and dedication, and Jacob Rohe 333 W. State St.. Hastings 328 N. Michigan. Hastings CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer Wasikowski species can be more difficult in one area than another, for example there are about 45 steps in showing a rabbit. KENT OILS’ PROPANE PONTIAC, GMC TRUCK Stacy Vandefifer sold the other of her Grand Champion Pen of sheep io Edward Jones for $3.25 per pound. scored. But for some species the top sen­ ior showman is not selected until the end of the week so it is harder for them to practice or observe." Learning how to show the different FROST HEATING S COOLING DREISBACH Stacy Vandefifer sold one of her Grand Champion Pen of sheep to Daglow Trucking for $3.00 per pound. were selected. "The lop senior showman from some of the species know early in the week that they need to observe how to show the other species. In Cavies and Cats the showmen take a written test which is LARRY NEIL AGENCY 945-5029 Chanda Brice received $3 a pound for her Reserve Champion Individual lamb from Geukes Market. The animals come from other 4-H members who bring their animals to be used in the competition. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 109-111 W. State St, Hastings The doctors Bloom purchased the Grand Champion Individual lamb from Erika Schroeder for $5 a pound These experienced 4-H members bring years of experience as they get to show species they may not be familiar with as (hey earn points. Show of Champions Leila Hawblitz says. “ We wanted to make the show a lit­ tle more fun and exciting for the contest­ ants and the audience." Last year the show posted the scores through the first 8 species which added to the excitement. This year the show posted pictures and information about each contestant as they J-AD GRAPHICS Hastings 945-9554 �Congratulations 4-H Winners! Small animal sale draws more than 150 bidders by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Each year the small animal sale on Thursday night is three hours of exciting bidding, eager bidders and proud but weary 4-H members. The 2(XM sale on July 22 was no Ice cream supplied by J-Ad Graphics helps make the event a sweet one. State Senator Patricia Blrkholz encouraged all the 4-H mem­ bers to spread the word about how great the program is. She praised everyone for their Pocket pet winners are Sean Curtis, Jennifer Curtis, Sami Hiemstra in the back. In the front are Jessica Curtis, Christine Taxler, and Cricket Randall. exception with 158 bidders vying for 157 animals on the block. of raising the animal and if any is left over, to add to their college fund. Superintendent Jeff Hanhy was very pleased with this year's sale which raised $26,375 for 4-H members. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the small animal area of 4-H can contact the Barry County Extension Office al 945-1388. Many members use the money raised by the sale of the animal to cover the cost Swine award winners are standing Jose Garza. Stacy Vandefifer. Justin Kennedy, and Jacob Rohe. In the front are Ryan Watson. Alan Mater. Rose Masselink, and Tiana Hoffman. accomplishments. Mercedes Bemheiser's Grand Champion Pen ol 3 ducks was sold to Hart Construction for $250.00. Ashley Richards sold her reserve champion pen of three ducks to the Barry County Steam Gas & Antique Association lor $125.00. Jacob Miller's Grand Champion Goose was sold to Mark Christensen of Edward Jones Investments for $300. The Barry County Steam Gas & antique Association paid $100 tor Jacob Miller's Reserve Champion Goose. The Goat's Milk Grand Champion brought $150 to Jennifer Curtis from the Percivals and Hard Rock Fann. Turkey Grand Champion Garrett Bemheisel sold h's bird to Miller Schuring Agency for $250. Lacey Ward's Grand Champion single duck was sold to Tobias High Tensil Fence for $200.00. Clifton Ward's Reserve Champion duck was sold to Attorney William Doherty for $150. Grand Champion Goat was sold to Hastings City Bank for $420. Goat reserve champion Sarah Vandefifer sold her animal to G&G Cattle Co for $275. The turkey Reserve Champion of Travis James went to Gilmore Jewelers for $225. three of Samantha Harthy went to the Railroad Street Mill for $250 J Cavy award winners are (from L- r) Trever Pike, Lisa DeWitt, Jason Lindberg. Samantha Harthy and Jared Lindberg. In the front are Russell Ellinger. Chelsea Pike, and Sara DeWitt. Sheep awards went to (standing in back row) Alexis Brodbeck, Stacy Vandefifer. and Jamie Brodbeck In the tront are Alan Mater, Erin Ellinger and Erika Schroeder, Communication winners Includ­ ed in the back row Arthur Chupp. Becca Campeau, and Sami Hiemstra. In the front row are Cade Bowman and Stephanie Wright. Goat award winners are Stacy Vandefifer, Michelle Lund, Sarah Vandefifer and Hope Michaels. In the front are Sean Curtis. Jennifer Curtis. Jessica Curtis, and Nikki Redman. Stacy Vandefifer's —n KING’S ELECTRONICS I*’. Outstanding ribbons went to many of the 4-H memI bers who showed non-livestock items in the fair. Livestock fashion show winners are Brandon Nicholas. Meghan Peltz and Jade Boone. Representing the many 4-H members who earned State Fair gold ribbons are Arthur Chupp and Mike Hoskins in the back row. In the front row are Meghan Peltz, Adrienne Schroeder, Marissa Lund and Christi-Anna Castonguay. Award winners in the beef area were from left to right in the back row, Joshua Chase. Jessica Falconer. Clinton Stoneburner, Shelby Bryant and Wyatt Schroder. In the front row are Derek Morton. Amber Pickard, Brooke Weiland and Tyler Noal. & APPLIANCES BOW. State, Hastings 945-4284 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES TIRES 2000 1611 S. Hanover St. Suite 102, 500 Arlington, Middleville Hastings 269-795-3550 945-9415 Rabbit Grand Champion pen ol BILL SEIF CHEVROLET - BUICK 1435 S Hanover, Hastings 945-2425 HASTINGS CHY BANK GIRRBACH BROWNS CARPET ONE fr HASTINGS “Safe & Sound Since 1886" FUNERAL HOME CUSTOM INTERIORS FLOWER SHOP 150 W. Court St. Hastings 328 S. Broadway, Hastings 221 N Industrial Park, Hastings 133 E. State Street. Hastings 945-2401 945-3252 945-2479 945-3484 �Small animal sale...continued from page 3 SRM CW The Reserve Champion pen of three brought $225 to Nathan Hinkle from WBCH Radio. BZT^I COURTS The Rabbit single roaster Grand Champion Mike DeArmond was sold to the Percivals at Hard Rock Farm for $160. S IRRT COUNTS Rabbit single fryer Grand Champion Renee Dufresne sold her animal to Al Conklin concrete fa $460. The Rabbit Reserve Champion sin­ gle fryer of Christopher DeArmond went to William M. Doherty for $125. "OUHTS The chicken fryer pen of three Grand Champion of Amanda Nicholas went to Advantage Title tor $225. Reserve Champion Kevin Maurer earned $175 from attor­ ney William Doherty for his pen of three frying chickens. BARRT COURTS BARfTI Reserve Champion in the single chicken fryer earned Boon Basler $140 from the Percival family at Hard Rocks Farm. Sean VanDommelen Il's Grand Champion chicken single roast­ er went to the Hart Animal Hospital for $250. Haley Rosenberg's Reserve Champion Single Roaster went to Dodie Concessions for $200. Grand Champion Megan Foote in the single chicken fryer divi­ sion sold her bird to Allied Truck Equipment for $350. Emily Champion was Grand Chanpon In the dozen eggs division. Emiy Foote sold her eggs to Percival family at Hard Rocks Farm for $250. • Photo Not Available • BUCKLAND AGENCY QUICK LUBE 430 W. State St. Hastings 948-8558 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton SAND RIDGE BANK 623-5115 241 W. State St. Hastings 629 W. State St, Hastings 945-3437 LYONS CALEDONIA FARMER’S CREEKSIDE ELEVATOR PROFESSIONAL CENTER 3305 W. Ouimby, Hastings 146 E. Main, Caledonia 1761 W. M-37 Hwy. Hastings 945-5379 616-891-8108 945-3888 HASTINGS NAPA 122 N. Jefferson St. Hastings The non-lhrestock Best of Show ribbons went to in the back row. Erin McCarty. Brad Horton, Ethan Schroder. Luke Castonguay. Meghan Peltz. Michael Hoskins, and Mitchell Brown. In the third row are Whitley Bremer. Trever Pike. Madelynn Hinkle. Arthur Chupp. LoriAnn DeWitt, and Laura Traverse. In the second row are Steph Wright. Alicia White. Sara DeWitt, Nathaniel McComb, Ryan VanPutten and Christi-Anna Castonguay. In the front row are Grace Humm, Megan M.. Kaylee Wieringa, Tanner Schroder andTyler Swanson. Dairy was represented well by Stephanie Wright. Many 4-H youth compete in the style revue, clowning and talent show. Here are just a few of the award win­ ners in these categories. In the back row are Eric Dettmann, Katie Mueller, Laura Traverse, Christi-Anna Castonguay and Monica Weingate. In the front row are Trever Pike, Becky Maurer, Madeline Michaels. Micah Cho, Macey Hodge, and Sydney Hodge. Show of Champions reserve cham­ pion Jennifer Wasikowski and grand champion Jacob Rohe are in the front row. Joining them in the back are other competitors in the show of champions Samantha Harthy and Sara Stephenson. Dog winners from left to right in the back row are Trever Pike. Klndra Burger. Becca Campeau. Whitley Bremer and Cricket Randall. In the mid­ dle row are Rebecca Reed, Susan Byington, Jennifer Curtis and Monica Weingate In the front are Jessica Curtis. Stephanie Wright. Chelsea Pike. Nicole Porter and Alicia White 948-3720 SEPTIC TANK SERVICE WELTON’S Poultry winners standing from left to right in the back row are Jacob Rohe. Jennifer Wasikowski, Jessica Broadhurst. Sean VanDommelen II, Jason Lindberg. Amanda Nicholas. Mike Hoskins, and Meghan Peltz. In the third row are Nick Bishop, Travis James, Joshua Foote, Jared Harmon.Arthur Chupp. Mike Brodhurst and Chelsea Mullen.. In the second row are Garrett Bemheisel, KevinMaurer. Brooke Blair. Meghan Foote. Cade Dammen, Brandon Nicholas. Mercedes Bemheisel. Jennifer Curtis and Chelsea Pike. In the front row are Franklin James. Shelby Anderson. Emily Foote. Garrett Dammen, Ashley Richards and James Hawkes. BAR Pt COURTS FAIR The Reserve Champion rabbit single roaster owned by Samantha Stephenson was sold to the Modreske Dairy Service for $110. HEATING G COOLING Congratulations 4-H Winners! KEVIN'S DRAPERIES G FINE FURNITURE 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 620 Tanner Lake Rd. Hastings 945-5352 945-4177 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 GEUKES MARKET 500 N High St Middleville 795-3767 Young Clover Winners this year Included Keagan Pontinus, Macey Hodge, Kyle VanPutten Nick Surratt. Luke, and Austin Shoup. In the front are Charles Surratt, Emily Arendsen, Jamie Dillon, Zachary Orach, Miah Dammen, Becky Maurer. Zeke Davies and Carlos Zink. Rabbit winners in the back row are Renee Dufresne. Jared Lindberg. Kylee Hughes. Sara Stephenson. Katie Mueller, and David DeArmond. In the front are Hope Michaels. Madelynn Hinkle. Samantha Harthy, Steven Satie, Nattian Hinkle, Nic Converse. Clayton Hodges and Dale White. This year's 4-H Aovisory Council scholarship winners. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-08-26.pdf 1c6e2a6820fc839352981452f1403b88 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASWnjMSGSMBJ The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. August 26, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 35 PRICE 50C County Board to add 3 more night meetings Mtomag inter wlb that arc wtoagrc teftg asad, grouudwxter mooteriBg uJBk, tenmem well* and irrigation Mb Jotetete Banatd of the Bony CMtenata Daarict said, “Oser the yean, ch* have insulted a large Maher of wells. While a lot of taa w* arc atm Mag used, wane are Mt Ober web wen coealnaed geoeratioaa ago and no records of the well kntioa exist. The weds that an no loafer being used are called 'abandoned weila.’" She said far a listed tine, the Stan of Mfehigaa is providing funds to the dty to Mag Ahead nard weds located in the weHtead protection ana. Anyone who hat a qualifying ahaatdtaad veil will te able to have it phigged ataaoear. by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners will have night meetings on the second Tuesdays of October. November and December. The board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Nov. 23 and Dec. 28 in the commissioners* chambers on the fourth floor of the Barry County court­ house. Commissioners customarily meet at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, the only public legislative body in Barry County that meets during the day. However, in recent years, the board has slowly moved toward having occasional night meetings at township halls around the county. The Sept. 28 meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall, after which the board will have held one meeting at every township hall in the county and in the city of Hastings.Commissioner Don Nevins proposed the board meet at night on the fourth Tuesdays of the three months in a See COUNTY BOARD, page 3 This is an archetect's rendenng of the proposed new Saxon Fieldhouse, donated by Larry and Eariene Baum $500,000 donated for Saxon fieldhouse by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In this era of school budget crunches, a $500.(XX) gift from a Hastings couple is giv­ ing a significant boost to Saxon sports. Larry and Eariene Baum have donated the funds for construction of a new. larger field­ house to replace the existing 50-year-old structure northwest of the football field, adja­ cent to the tennis courts, at Johnson Field. The Hastings Area Board of Education unanimously accepted the Baums’ gift with appreciation at Monday night's tx>ard meet­ Motorists warned of traffic chaNontfe Arts Council plana Chicago Inis tour The Thornappie Arts Council will have a bo* trip Sunday, Sept. 12. to see “Seurat and the Making al La Grand fane." al the Ari Jnatitete of Chicago. The trip includes tickets, transporta­ tion 10 and faxn the Art Institute with an optional trip to Michigan Mile. The trip tea three pickups, in Grand Rapid", Hastings and Kalamazoo/Portage st ■sand S in the morning and will tecum antand 9 pan. The cost of the trip ia SCO. Call the Thornappie Arts Council at 94S2002 to reserve tidceta. The exhibition Seurat and the Making of la Goode latte" seeks to examine a (Miliar picture and consider why it has so captured dm public imagination. The exltibitioo features paintings by Ctaade Monet. Pierre Auguste Renoir and Canaille Pissarro, all painters whom Seurat greedy admired. Also inchided are works by Paul Signac and Lucien Pissarro, artists who shared similar inter­ est in the pointillist technique and whose works were featured in the same exhibi­ tion that launched La Grande Jane to a Parisian public Seurat's first major painting to enter a public cralection. La Grande latte has become an icon, one of the art world's most recognizable images. For more information call the Aris Council at 269-945-2002. Mon NEWS BRIEFS on page 2 At the Baums' request, the new fieldhouse is to be dedicated in memory of Hastings coaches Jock Clarey and Jack Hoke, who also was a principal in the district. Clarey and Hoke were Larry Baum's coaches when he was an athlete at Hastings High School. Hastings Superintendent Christopher Cooley said. “Larry feels very strongly about what ath­ letics has done for him and the lessons its taught him that he was able to take with him into his personal life and into the business world. He feels really strongly that those are th; ts that kids need, and providing the right facilities gives kids the right frame of mind. So. he's come forward and just* been unbe­ lievably generous." Cooley said in an inter­ view Wednesday. See FIELDHOUSE, page 2 Creamery, dairy facility to be built near Nashville laoae wno report an irannoncn wen ■it'-, • --mte- _*i __;»» -» -d- 41 ana wnonze pngpnf win oe provxjcu • SSOcndh toward *dr water bill. The Hastings Mice DegananM ante«at~ne that the dty trill he dive will a variety of Stnanedtet activities at As aaaang uf Sanrdey. Aug. 22. Riginaliq ■ «JO am. with *e lOk/Sk naa aad a 930 aua. Rte Ban. The rasa ■al waft will Hast aad finish « the Haittegii Mid* School ad several of fte staeta wffl be dosed in dnt area of town. The Saanaerfest parade begins at 1230 pun. tn East State Sonet sear Hanover. pejceedbq down Apple Io Choreh and dm through the downtown mm. This will necessitaie closing several streets tn the east side of tow*. The police department would ask that anatoms* traveling in these areas of town to find alternative routes through the city Md remind them to be patient should dry find themselves stuck hi traffic. ing and immediately awarded the lowest of three bids for fieldhouse architectural work to Dixon Environmental Architecture of Grand Rapids. Dixon's bid was $29,800. The school board also will be accepting bids for the con­ struction in the next few weeks. by David T. Young Bill Doherty Stephanie Fekkes Doherty may face ‘chair’ in probate judges’ debate by David T. Young Editor Barry County Probate Judge candidate Bill Doherty just might be debating an empty chair at the next First Friday forum Sept. 3. Though it was announced in last week's Banner that Doherty and Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes were being invited to make a joint appearance at next month's program. Ron Neil. Fekkes’ campaign manager, has announced she will be out of state that day for Labor Day weekend for “personal family matters." Neil, in a letter to the editor published inside today’s edition of the Banner, has charged that neither he nor Fekkes had received any invitations to the candidates' forum as of Tuesday this week and only knew about it through reading the Aug. 19 edition of the Banner. Robert Dwyer, host of the First Friday, the only forum for all candidates for county and state offices, said he sent the invitations by mail last Thursday or Friday and perhaps nei­ ther had yet received them. He said his only error may have been in etiquette, allowing the newspaper to know about the First Friday plans for this fall before he actually mailed out the invitations. The Banner last week had contacted Dwyer and asked him how three possible forums would be handled this fall before the Nov. 2 general election. He told the Banner then that the Barry County Democratic Committee. First Friday sponsor, was interested in having the two finalists for probate judge on the first Friday in September, the candidates for 87th District State Representative on the first Friday in October and county commission candidates on the last Friday of October. The forum, which was started in August 1989. nearly always is held on the first Friday of every month, but occasionally has a pro­ gram on the last Friday before an election to enable voters to read about questions of the candidates and their responses before they actually go to the polls. Dwyer said it should have come as a sur­ prise to no one that a forum would be sug­ gested for the first Friday in cither September or in October. He added that the Banner arti­ cle said the two candidates merely “were being invited." Futhcrmorc. he noted that he was aware that Sept. 3 was right before the Latxrr Day weekend, but checked with the county building and learned that Friday will be regarded as an ordinary work day. Therefore, he said he did not foresee any scheduling problems. “The holiday will be on Monday, not Friday." Dwyer said, adding that he mailed out invitations to Feakes and Doherty Friday. Aug. 20. Neil, when contacted Tuesday afternoon, said Fekkes will not be part of the forum for two reasons, she’ll be out of town and she has not been formally invited. “We were never invited to it. we didn't know about it." he said. When the Banner asked him why he didn't call Dwyer last Thursday after reading the Banner and negotiate for another date. Neil replied. “I don’t feel it’s my responsibility to do all that... It's not my forum." See PROBATE JUDGE, page 2 Editor Award-winning farmers Doug and Louisa Westendorp have taken a big step forward in their plans to build a dairy facility and cream­ ery at the comer of M-66 and M-79, just south of Nashville in Castleton Township. The couple won site plan approval Monday night from the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. They already had been awarded a special use permit and the BarryEaton District Health Department has added its blessing. The facility would manufacture, process and sell milk, cheese and ice cream on site with a drive-through, a walking tour for school students, an educational room, a "cracker barrel" porch seating area with chairs, a gravel parking area, and two build­ ings. one with 6,000 square feet for manufac­ turing and a 4.000-square-foot facility for sales. The Wcstendorps. who plan to call the operation “Mooville." hope to employ five people in the “dipping store" and four or five in the manufacturing end of things, but the number may depend on the season. "We’ll see how it all works." Doug Westendorp said. He and Louisa now have 80 dairy cows and 180 cattle on the farm, which has won a national award for efficiency earlier this year. Neal Jones, a consultant for the project, said the Westendorps had hoped to be able to erect two signs, but are limited to one by law He also said the site will include pine trees to shield the public from the employees’ area. Doug Westendorp said the operation "will be part of the farm, but not attached to it." Jones added. “We still have more space for exfiansion of necessary, plus parking... This works out pretty well." Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said. “This being a job creating operation, we will ask the state to allow them an extra sign or get a variance for one." but he acknowledged the state won’t likely be very receptive to the idea. One potential problem is water drainage. Planning Commissioner Bill Stough said. “My concern is it’s an industrial activity close to a water body... I just don't want there to be a problem with the runoff down the road." It was noted that a culvert in the area had See CREAMERY, page 3 Employee group files unfair labor charge against clerk by David T. Young Editor An unfair labor practice charge against Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith has been filed with the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services. The complaint essentially alleges that Smith violated the civil rights of employees in the clerk’s office by trying to discourage them from displaying political bumper stick­ ers on their cars. The Barry County Courthouse Employees Association, the bargaining agent for employ­ ees in the courthouse, filed the complaint ear­ lier this month through attorney Jayne M. Flanigan of Hankins & Flanigan P.C. of Woodland. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown Monday afternoon confirmed that the complaint had been received and it was for­ warded to attorney Peter Cohl. He said the matter likely will aired in a hearing before an administrative law- judge. “We forwarded it to our attorney as soon as we got it." Brown said. "He (Cohl) will respond to it as appropriate." The complaint alleges that Smith had been upset that some employees in her office had stickers on their cars supporting candidates for probate judge before the Aug. 3 primary election. It says that she has told employees that if they have any stickers on their vehicles while parking in the county lot. they should be fired. The complaint also contends Smith was abusive, raised her voice and used foul lan­ guage in the office when confronted about the matter. The Employees Association alleged Smith has accused them of getting Michael Haskainp to run a write-in campaign against her in the primary. The complaint asks for the following, in terms of relief: • An order requiring Smith "to cease and desist from interfering restraining or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights under the Act," Section I CM I)(a) of the Public Employment Relations Act. • An order requiring Smith and the respon- See CLERK, page 21 �Page 2 - Thursday August 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Hastings Summerfest to mark 27th celebration this weekend by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The 27th annual Summerfest in Hastings is set for Friday. Saturday and Sunday and there are a variety of activities planned. The arts and crafts booths will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday on the court­ house lawn. The Center Stage Dance Academy will be putting on a show at noon on the Community Tent Stage. The Community Court booths, the Maxi Muffler Spnnt race car. and the Ride & Slide kids rides also will open al noon. At 2 p.m.. there will be a Karate exhibition on the courthouse lawn. The Softball Tournament at Fish Hatchery Park begins at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. both Riverview Balloons Hot Air Balloon rides and Skydive Hastings skydivers will arrive at Fish Hatchery Park, weather permitting. On Saturday, the Hastings Moose Lodge will be holding a "Breakfast Plus" from 7 to 11 a.m.. with ill proceeds being donated to the Child Abuse Council At lydcn Park, the check in for the Jim Jensen Memorial threeon-three basketball tournament begins at 8 a.m.. with play beginning at 8:30. The 10 K tun and 5 K walk begins at the Hastings Middle School at Broadway and Grand at 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m.. the roller hock­ ey tournament will start at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The horseshoe tourna­ ment registration and the second day of the softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park begin at 9 am. The weightlifting contest weigh-in will begin at 9 a.m., with the competition starting downtown at 10. The “Fun Run” begins at 9:30 at the Hastings Middle School. The Community Court booths and the Ride & Slide kids rides open at 10 a.m. The arts and The Hastings Car Club will hold their car show Sunday from 10 am to 5 p.m. on State Street. crafts booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. The Summcrfc’.t Grand Parade, with the theme of “Summer Fun in Barry County.” begins with registration at 10:30 a.m. and lineup on East State Street by the Hastings Industrial Incubator. The parade then will begin at 12:30 p.m.. going west on Stale, north on Boltwood, west on Apple, south on Church and east on State in front of the Courthouse back to the incubator. At 3 p.m.. the Gypsies of the Desert Moon will perform in front of tne Library on Church Street. On Sunday, activites will begin at 9 a.m. with the final day of the softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. The arts and crafts NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. The Hastings Car Club Show will hold their car show from 10 am to 5 p.m. on State Street. TIte motorcycle parade begins from the Barry County Sheriff's Department at 10:45 a.m. and travels to downtown on State Street for a motorcycle show from II a.m. to 4 p.m. on Court between Jefferson and Michigan streets. Lineup for the children's parade “America the Beautiful” begins at 12:30 p.m. at the cor­ ner of Boltwood and State streets and the parade begins at I p;m. from Boltwood on Stale Street to the Courthouse. The Hastings Public Library's duck race begins at 2 p.m. at Tyden Park. On Friday. Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am io 6 p.m. Bob’s Gun and Tackle will have an open house to celebrate its 42nd anniver­ sary. There will be manufacturers’ representa­ tives. door prizes and hundreds of special deals. Several other downtown businesses also will have special sales during Summerfesl weekend. For more information, call the Summerfest Committee al the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce 269-948-3025. Arts and crafts booths will fill the courthouse lawn Friday and Saturday. PROBATE JUDGE, continued from page 1 fc OB Sept ll wiB tafia at aaeataty and cad at Page V*a losto ataMdd ctaagc <tee Hebo are «*l selling fata dt 7954414. Ttaee who kaow of aayoas who idaadaud games are seeded. 1 yaar’a ckildren’a area iadudes aafaaa, taauxdaad, Mitt O’Beseae jaataatatuflyie. weetead will faatan appearance by tarry Coaty Adrieaaa Naylor mi Tte Claaa of *5* i atMatxzry Fore. I ta anade by tte Swaoaoa Fansly, are 195* Haetiaga High School Members of the Society far Ctaadw aectratam (SCA) will gaatar far a hie- deal ro-otaisoa Satasday. Sept 4. at more Charitott ftne. Tte ideas of "Havoc hi HaNjagT telto ThnHiannta PifMMhHt ruiyvro next production sot ■ He was asked why he chose to announce Fekkes' decision not to participate publicly in a letter to the editor rather than tell the forum’s host first and work out a different date. He answered. “The public has a right to know why she’s not going to be there." Neil ia*d in his letter that Fekkes will be available by herself to talk with constituents in public meeting#* d0ng the fall. When asked if her opponent ^ouid be invited to join her for these meetings, he replied in the neg­ ative. Dwyer said the first he had learned Fekkes would not attend the Sept. 3 torum was Tuesday afternoon when the Banner called him. He asked why it look Neil and Fekkes five days to let the Banner know she wouldn't be coming and he noted he saw and greeted Neil in a grocery store Monday, but no men­ tion of the matter was made. The First Friday host noted that Fekkes. Doherty. David Kuzava. Jill Steele and Thomas Evans appeared together June 4 for a pre-primary election forum. He added, how­ ever. that it wasn’t known until the day of the forum whether Fekkes would attend or not because Neil had expressed reservations ir* a letter. The other four candidates had readily agreed to make appearances without condi­ tions. Neil, in his letter to Dwyer last May. said: “On behalf of Judge Stephanie Fekkes 1 want to thank you for the invitation to the First Friday Forum on June 4th. I am writing to you in my capacity as her campaign chair, and thus will need some additional informa­ tion pertaining to the forum. “If you would provide information to the following areas of interest it would be most helpful in our decision as to have Judge Fekkes participate in this event or not. “1. Who will be the moderator of this forum? “2. Will it be in a neutral setting as to loca­ tion? historic Thomas Jefferson Hall (Jefferson at Green Street), as was stated in the invitation to the candidates. “3. As always, questions to the participants will come rrem the floor and will be directed to all or specific candidates, as the audience member may request. • "3. Questions that are fielded by the candi­ dates. will they be in written form, and will they be made available to the participants poor to the actual forum? “4. Will the questions be limited to area pertaining to the functions of the position of Probate Judge, or are. they unlimited in their scope? “5. 1 would request to know the names of the committee you reference in your corre­ spondences to Judge Fekkes. “If 1 could expect a timely response to “4. Questions are always open: first Riday has a long standing reputation of adhouagno the rules of good taste and each candidate has the option of responding or not to a question that is not to his or her liking. “5. The Committee referenced is the Barry County Democratic Committee, whose mem­ bership is as mandated by the statutes of the Stale of Michigan. “The First Friday Forum has been host to these questions, it would be most helpful, please feel free to contact me... should you have any questions.” Dwyer responded to each question in a let­ ter to Neil, saying: “Please accept this letter in response to yours of uncertain date, with my answers cor­ responding to your numbered questions. “1. The moderator of this and all First Friday Forum events is and has been Robert Dwyer or his designee since his (my) appoint­ ment by the Barry County Democratic Committee as First Friday Chairman follow­ ing the retirement of First Friday Chairman James Pino. (You may recall that, during his tenure. Mr. Pino or his designee always acted as program moderator.) “2. The setting for the event will be. as it has been for the 14 years of the program, the partisan, bi-partisan, non-partisan and nonpo­ litical discussions of interest to Barry County since inception. It has in recent yean been the only open public forum that allows candidates to present themselves prior to election. It would be a loss to the community should Judge Fekkes elect net to join the other can­ didates at this event." Dwyer said Tuesday afternoon he’s not sure yet that he wants to make other arrange­ ments for the First Friday in September. Fekkes was appointed probate judge last March by Gov. Jennifer Granholm after Judge Richard Shaw retired at the end of January. Her supporters say she was demed to be selected over five ether candidates. Her detractors say her appointment was actually an “annointment” and she was groomed for the job by key local officials. Shaw and Circuit Judge James Fisher have publicly endorsed her candidacy. easy dwoaiclea the trials and tribo* FIELDHOUSE, continued from page 1 aad win tte glosy and prizea sanded at tte The cact ndudet Dowrorm Richards as hfc Khnber. Freak Wtate as Newtoe HtUer. Carol Saneriy as Annabelle Fuller and Haman Jonsson as Madge inucr. Steve Bldridge is played by Lucas Hotaon, Katie by Bart fades, ml Laurie Quads is Mrs. Douglas. adows Nonna Jean Acker to take a cootie tarn. Itoae Anger brings a quiet presence to tar portrayal as Hester. Christopher White brings yoashfal energy to his performance as Raymond, with Mike Kasinsky portray-' 10 azn. to 5 pjn. Atabaka is S6 far (20)9*5-3775. Heritage Days are Sept. 10-11 Middlevine Heritage Days celebration Friday and Saturday, Sept 10 and 11 will feature music, food and fan. that they must pre-register by calling Han tag a sly Uncle Stanley. Doug Sarver is Leggett fazer, Kim Butler plays Theresa Hughes, Sue Barrington is portrayed by Angie Greenfield, htas Wilcox will be por­ trayed by Rachel DuMouchel and Richard vsuu is Mi. rrescou. The play is directed by Kniaz, with dated by Nonna lean Acker with the set designed and conatnicted by Dale Svihl and Doug Acker. , Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, stu­ dents. children and $7 for adults. School Board members “were greatly appreciative. They are really excited about the project.” he said. The Baums have been “very generous to the community. They did a lot for the Y-Camp a few years back. His generosity continues.” Cooley said. The proposed fieldhouse is about 6.000 square feet, and the existing structure is between 3.500 and 4,000 square feet. Cooley estimated. Features of the new fieldhouse will include separate locker rooms for both visiting teams and the Saxons. In addition, there will be a locker room for game officials, which Hastings doesn't have in the existing build­ ing. Currently and in the past, visiting teams had to use the high school building during half-time at football games. “When half-time is only 15 minutes or so. and you’re spending seven or eight of that between getting off the field and getting up to the high school and getting back and back on the field, it hasn't been a great situation for the teams visiting us.” Cooley said. "With the number of locker rooms that are in there, we'll be able to use it for spring sports... boys and girls track, boys and girls tennis, baseball." The new fieldhouse will include a training room for Saxons and a ticket booth that should be especially handy for fans who enter Johnson Field by the home bleachers. “Larry feels very strongly about what athletics has done for him and the lessons its taught him that he was able to take with him into his personal life and into the business world. He feels really strongly that those are things that kids need, and providing the right facilities gives kids the right frame of mind. So, he’s coine forward and just been unbelievably gener­ ous," - Chris Cooley, Superintendent "One of the things there’s a real need for. especially at home football games, is another venue for concessions.” Cooley said, noting that the new fieldhouse will provide a conces­ sion area with four windows. The existing concessions booth, which has two windows, will continue to be operated to provide faster refreshment service for fans. The new fieldhouse will have more rest­ room facilities which are needed not only for game night but for the citizens who use the tennis courts and walk the track early in the morning and on weekends, he said. "Our plan is to have these restroom facili­ ties available all the time for people who arc up there using the athletic facilities for their personal use." After the 2004 football season ends, the existing fieldhouse will be tom down around Oct. 30 and construction of the new building will start. Completion of the new fieldhouse will depend on “what kind of winter we have.” Cooley said. “It would be nice to think we could open this for the spring sports... and maybe we will (if the weather cooperates).” Asked how the proposed project evolved. Cooley said the existing fieldhouse is “too small and doesn't house the kinds of things we'd like to have and Larry approached me and warted to do something about it..." Baum and Dr. Jim Atkinson, a retired Hastings physician who has donated his time to benefit the local sports program since 1972. visited about 10 fieldhouses in West Michigan to get ideas for th* Saxon project. Cooley accompanied them on some of the visits. They asked the various school officials about the building features that worked best for them, what changes they would make if they could, and other ideas. Their research helped them determine the type of building they wanted the architect to design. Cooley said, noting that the Dixon firm “supplied several drawings along the way. "The building will probably be named the Saxon Fieldhouse, but there will be a plaque on the building saying something to the effect that the building was donated by Larry and Eariene Baum in memory of and dedicated to Jock Clarey and Jack Hoke.” Cooley said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - Page 3 County board, continued from page 1 continuing effort to make the County Board more accessible to the public. “The issue is convenience for the people.” Nevins said. "We’ve been meeting at night in voting “aye.” In other business Tuesday morning. the County Board: • Noted that the vacancy on the Planning the townships throughout the summer months and Zoning Commission will have to be filled and I'd like to see what kind of participation by a representative from an area school dis­ we get (from the public).” trict because of a new law. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandra James The new state law requires county planning said, “There have been a few townships that commissions to have at least one member to have had lots of people in attendance and be a school board member or a representative there have been some that have been poorly of a local school's administration office. French said the County Development attended.” James said with night meetings there is the Committee has advertised for the opening on added hassle and expense in getting a secre­ the commission that was created last month by the resignation of Secretary Jan tary to record the minutes and in gening an Me Keough, who took a post as zoning attorney to attend. enforcement officer. The ad now must be Commissioner Clare Tripp, despite not changed to note the need for a representative being told on attendance at the township from the schools. night meetings, said she believes the upcom­ “We don’t want somebody to interview ing three night meetings “might give us an who is not a member of a school board or idea about how we want to schedule our administration and then tell them they can’t meetings next year.” The issue has been bandied about for the serve,” French said. “But we didn't know this bat couple of years. Leaders from the Barry when we first advertised.” When asked why the State Legislature County Democratic and Republican parties passed a law requiring a school representative Imt April made it one of the leading propos­ on county planning commissions. County als for reform in a “12-point program.” The reformers announced at a First Friday Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie explained, "The (state's) rationale is to make the schools April 3 that the County Board should have all of its meetings in the evening to better more in sync with zoning issues.” Tripp said that could turn out to be a prob­ accommodate people who work during the day and to allow more people to run for com­ lem because school adiTduistrators are not required to live in their districts. missioners' seats. Nevins said it's tough enough to get quali­ Crerwnminner Jim French acknowledged Tuesday morning that “There have been dis­ fied people willing to serve. He commented, “We don’t get a lot of peo­ cussions about night meetings.” though he ple who want to be on that board (the vigorously opposed the 12-point reform pro­ Planning and Zoning Commission), do we gram and resigned his position on the Barry Mr. French?” County Republican Party Executive • Approved an application for a grant of Committee. $216,000 for the Michigan Drug Court pro­ Tripp once again expressed willingness to gram for fiscal year 2005. The county will be give night meetings a chance. MI don't like to hear people say they had to . required to provide a match of nearly $27,000 in cash and in-kind contributions. take a half day off work to come to our (day) Wing said, “This (drug court program) is meeting,” she said. really of great value to the people of Barry French countered. “Some people work sec­ County.” ond shift and have to miss night meetings... so “Most importantly, the program is effec­ it's six of this and half a dozen of the other.” Another problem with the three night meet­ ings this fall is that one would be held two days before Thanksgiving and another during the Christmas holiday week. Nevins pointed out that the board would be scheduled to meet during the mornings of those same days, so it really wouldn't make much difference. The vote was 8-0. with Wing hesitating to think about it for about 10 seconds before tive,” said James. • Agreed to about $1,000 in retroactive pay from last February for Circuit Court employ­ ee Pam Palmer, whose job classification and duties were upgraded last winter, when administrator Mary Williams retired. • Approved an administrative contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield to administer the county's self-insured health plans. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to show ‘save our land’ video The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will have an airing of the video ’Save Our Land, Save Our Towns” at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Aug. 26, as part of iu free monthly lecture series. In this video, Thomas Hylton, a small town newsman Pulitzer Prize winner, examines the issues of urban sprawl. Michelle Skedgell, executive director of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and co-chair of the Natural Resource Action, team, will give an overview of the upcoming ’Food For Thought - Save My Home, Barry County’ program and how area residents can help pro­ tect their communities. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Popcorn and pop will be served. As the video explains, sprawl is not restricted to big cities. Small towns and com­ munities where people can walk to work or the grocery story are becoming a thing of the past Instead, Americans are opting to live in new subdivisions with large Iocs and no pub­ lic green space. For these residents, a trip to the store means a drive in their car. Hylton shows in the video how his com­ munity, Pottstown. Pa., is facing such prob­ lems. Hylton and his wife moved to the area in the 1970s. There, they lived within walking distance of work and felt a sense of commu­ nity pride. Thirty years later, their view of the middle school, housed in a historic building, has been replaced by a parking lot. Tire open farm land that once skirted Pottstown is now an extension of the town and has been replaced with housing developments. However, the video is not entirely about despair and hopelessness. Hylton explores bow communities in Florida. Oregon and North Carolina have addressed these issues by changing their zoning laws and encourag­ ing developers to rethink where they build new housing. Rather than building only on farm land, some communities are cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields, which is con­ taminated land formerly used for manufactur­ ing. or recycling land that once housed homes mH businesses As Skedgell said, after viewing the video. "It was a real wake-up call for me. I realized that unless we take action now. we may not recognize our county in a few years. It was amazing to sec in the video that in 20 to 30 years, major changes can happen that can’t be ■ek.; ■ Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 reversed. “You always hear, 'Once the land is gone, it’s gone,’ but I guess it doesn’t really sink in until you are forced to really think about it It is something we simply can't afford to be complacent about. It will take county resi­ dents and county leaders to come together to ensure that Barry County retains its sense of community. “But the great thing about it, and about the video, is that it absolutely can be done!" Skedgell and other members of the Natural Resource Action Team have planned a series of workshops titled "Food for Thought - Save My Home. Barry County” to begin Sept 9. Horene Reigler named state’s top homemaker by Patricia Johns shocked when she was chosen Michigan State Homemaker of the Year Wednesday. Aug. 11, at the State Fair. Reigler was named the top Barry County homemaker of 2004 at the county fair last month. Her journey to capturing the top state award began when her daughter-in-law. Dawn Reigler, attended the 2003 Barry County Fair and heard the announcement about the local “Homemaker of the Year” contest. At that time. Dawn said she thought. “I know some­ one who is a great homemaker and deserves to be nominated.” So this year she put that thought into action and nominated her mother-in-law. who won the competition during Ladies Day July 22 at the Barry County Fair. Dawn wrote on her nomination form, “Norene is an amazing woman., raising five children and 15 grandchildren. She is a typi­ cal farmer's wife, making breakfast, lunch and supper, along with a special dessert for her husband, Clayton, every day.” In her interview. Norene shared her hopes for the world, peace and people caring for each other and for her community. She told her interviewers would like to see a business offering employment opportunities come into Freeport. CREAMERY, continued from page 1 Mick Barney. Commissioner Jim Alden said he’d like to see better drive-through accommodations for semi-trucks, many of which travel both M-66 and M-79. “That wouldn’t be that much more to make it a 18O-degree turnaround,” he said. "That’s a market you’d miss if you can’t handle that kind of traffic.” Westendorp raised a mild protest at some of the suggestions, saying they might be costiy “It would have been a whole lot simpler to forget about the creamery and just milk 500 cows... I wouldn’t even have had to come and see you guys." Stough said though he rautd concerns, he supports the project. “I want this project to go and I don't want to put any st Jinbling blocks in front of it,” he said, explaining heiwouid like drainage prob­ lems taken care of-so they don’t become an issue for the Westendorps in the future. The site plan was approved with stipula­ tions the couple come back later with a stormwater mitigation plan. Westendorp reported that he wants to get started on the buildings now, install necessary equipment during the winter and open the “Food for Thought” is designed to provide county residents with information about natu­ ral resource issues that affect every member of the community. This program consists of a series of three, free educational workshops. The workshops are: • "Naturally Barry County” — Thursday. Sept. 9. Attendees will learn about the rich, diverse natural resources found in Barry County, and how and why they must be pre­ served and protected before they are gone. • "A Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry County" — Thursday, Oct. 7. Participants will explore the idea of how sustainable development can balance the economic, social, and environmental needs of Barry exchange business at his home. Approval came after verbal and written expressions of support for his request from his neighbors, who said they believe there will be no ill effects. “My neighbors have been very supportive of what I’ve been doing," he told the com­ mission. • Agreed to a request by Doug and Kay Belter to have a small dog kennel on 7.35 acres of vacant land at 6735 Irving Road in County to ensure that growth enhances, not decreases, qualfy of life. Irving Township.; The Belters asked to be able to have up to 15 dogs they want to raise for shows and they pledged they would disturb the rural area with areas. Each workshop will be held twice on the scheduled date. The first session will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, located on Cloverdale Road. 2.5 miles west of M-37 and 4.5 miles east of M-43. The second session will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The workshops are funded in large part through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Local community sponsors include J-Ad Graphics, the Potawatomi RC&D Council, WBCH, Felpausch, Larry Neil Agency. Coleman Agency, S&S Farm Market & Greenhouse, and Buckland Insurance. For more information on NRAT and “Food for Thought - Save My Home. Barry Ccunty' visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (269) 721-4190. The "Save Our Land. Save Our Towns,” video is available for loan to schools, church­ es. garden clubs, and any community group. A viewer guide is also available. To schedule a member of the Natural Resource Action Team to speak, please call Michelle Skedgell at (269) 721-4470. Norene Reigler been washed out by torrential rains and flood­ ing by »he Thomapple River last May. “There’s a whole lot of fluid for two septic tanks to handle," chimed in Commissioner store next spring. In other business Monday night, the Barry County Planning an J Zoning Commission: • Approved a site plan for Bobbie and Vicki Ritchie to open a restaurant next door to Vickie's hair salon near Nine Mile Road and Marsh Road in Orangeville Township. The Ritchies will open a 50-seai restaurant with 25 parking spaces and will serve break­ fast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The hair salon will be open during later hours. • Approved a request for a special use per­ mit for Glen Guernsey of Hastings Township so he can operate a gas and oxygen cylinder • "Tools 8l Techniques for Preserving Barry County" — Thursday. Oct. 21. Attendees will learn what options they have to protect natural resources both as an indi­ vidual and as a community, and how these tools are being used successfully in other Norene maintained that home is a “place that is warm and cozy where friends and fam­ ily like to come and have a good time or just to visit” Norene and her family bake cookies together, play games, dance and read. Sometimes they hook up the horses and go for rides on the wagon or hayrides. They also enjoy bonfires and card parties together. Besides her Lord, Jesus, bet greatest influ­ ences have been her mother, her grandmother rad her husband. Norene said she enjoyed meeting the other candidates, including one man. at the State Fair Aug. 11. As the top homemaker, she also had to help judge the cake competition. Next year, she will help interview candidates for the state homemaker position. She also earned the privilege of riding in the opening day parade and received gifts. Adding to the pleasure of the day was the presence of her son and his family from Livonia. Reigler this fall will be part of the Freeport Fun Day Parade and the Bridge Walk celebra­ tion in Saranac. She said she hopes her example will encourage the many great homemakers in the county to participate in future Homemaker of the Year contests. Nomination forms will be in the 2005 Fair Book, which will be avail­ able in May 2005. Sta# Writer Norene Reigler said she was surprised and lots of noise. “We like the property because of its seclu­ sion," Doug Belter said. “We put the dogs to bed at 10 and they're up at 7... I don't like barking dogs any more than anyone else.” Alden, noting the plethora of requests late­ ly for kennels in rural areas of Barry County, quipped, “We’re becoming the kennel capital of the world.” , • Approved a request from Robert McCormick for a special use permit for a pri­ vate road to serve three indusuial/commercial parcels near where the old McCormick Enterprises buildings stood in Delton. McCormick said he is selling two buildings to the bank because of debt incurred by his business. One stipulation is that he have the road paved. • Approved a request from Jennifer Zech for a special use permit so she can operate a medical massage business out of her home at 9604 Brown Road in Woodland Township. One stipulation is that she have a barrier in front of her water well, which is close to a proposed parking area. • Set a public hearing for Monday, Oct. 25, on a request from Eric and Paula Clark for rezoning to accommodate a small strip mall on M-66 near Woodland. Louisa and Doug Westendorp dtepiay the Platinum National Dairy Quality Award which their farm recently earned. The farm of Louisa and Doug Westendorp just south of Nashville. Jansma selected deputy supervisor at Yankee Springs Alice Jansma, a Yankee Springs Township resident will serve as deputy supervisor for the township through the month of September. Jansma is the recently retired business manager for the Thomapple Kellogg School District. She will be working with the township while Supervisor Al McCrumb recuperates from surgery. McCrumb announced her appointment at the Aug. 12 township meet­ ing. Jansma will chair the Sept. 9 Township Board meeting. McCrumb is expected to be back at work in October. Alice Jansma �Page 4 - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Kerry was “king of the unfit” as honored veteran To the editor: . Just a note to the Bush bashers: John Kerry served 4 1/2 months in Vietnam and was wounded three times. With the third wound he was eligible for transfer. He was re­ assigned to Boston as an aide to an admiral. The three times wounded regulation was intended for the genuinely wounded. His We can learn from our differences To the editor: Now that the primaries are done. 1 was hop­ ing that we could get a, bit of a breather from the really nasty politically based letters that grace your editorial pages. I can see now that I was hoping for too much, as there is even some foul language used or at least implied in the last two Banner issues. I always enjoy reading these lively letters, though, even if I don't agree with the opinion of the composer (some of these folks have really done their homework’). I leant many new things about "hot topics’ and about my Barry County area neighbors. I recently read with interest the letter penned by Michael Mills of Hastings. It would be diffi­ cult for anyone to argue with him. because he seems to be arguing with himself. He claimed not to trust our current national government, yet he all but admitted that he will be voting for President Bush. He claimed to be concerned about what God wants, yet opposes one of God's most important lessons about loving our neigh­ bor (Luke 10. 25-37). Mr. Mills staled that "I don't give a *••• what other countries think of us...” Aren't these other countries our neighbors, too? 1. too, oppose abortion, but remember that Mr. Bush put many, many people to death as governor of Texas. I'd call that pretty barbaric, too. A human life is a human life, and it is sacred in the eyes of God whether it's an unborn child or a grievous sinner. At least. 1 think that is what Jesus was trying to teach us. I agree with Mr. Mills' opinion that we live in the greatest country in the world. I. for one. have no desire to live anywhere else. One of the traits that 1 am most proud of is the ingenuity of our people since our nation's birth. I have confi­ dence that some very clever Americans will soon make it possible for the average family to enjoy the benefits of solar and wind generated electricity, and bring clean, inexpensive power to our homes. (Visit the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to find out move!) I am greatly encouraged by the fact that our major auto manufacturers arc designing and developing cleaner cars to carry us to our work­ places and beyond. Imagine the fresh, exciting jobs that will stem from these new industries! Then we will truy be able to free ourselves from not only the addiction to foreign oil. but domes­ tic as well. The "radical" environmentalists are not unpa­ triotic, they are forward thinking! Through their research, they already know what dire conse­ quences await us if we further rape our land, water and air to fill the pockets of the exclusive members of the "Oilman's Club." They are try­ ing to be good stewards and keep our country clean and beautiful, just as God created it. There is no real reason to fear that new energy sources will eliminate jobs. Quite the contrary! Shame on Mr. Mills for suggesting that our country will never be united. We alread) are united. Our nation could never have caidured such tragedies as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and yes. dates like Dec. 7 and Sept. II if we weren't united. I will always be moved when 1 hear how our diverse neighbors put aside their differences to help each other through tough limes. Total strangers have been known to put their own lives at risk to rush to the aid of someone in need It is these kinds of Americans that fill the ranks of our honorable servicemen and servicewomen. God bless every one of them. I do commend Mr. Mills for voting in all lev­ els of elections. I strongly encourage him and all our citizens to continue doing so! Since I have accused him of being a Bush supporter earlier in my letter, it is only fair that 1 let everyone know my party affiliation. Well. I don't have one. I voted for Mr. Bush four years ago. but cannot say if I will again. I am very nervous about the direction he seems to be taking. To be honest though. I don't like the idea of voting for Mr. Kerry, either. I’m just not convinced that he is the right person for the job. I do, however, plan to read his book. “Our Planfor America,” when it is released in early September. 1 may learn something from him. even if I don't agree with him. I firmly believe that there is much to be learned from those we disagree with. I think that may be the problem with our political parties, and why they don't seem to get much accom­ plished except for a lot of shouting. Our diversi­ ty is what helps us to grow and learn from each other. How sad it would be if God created us all without our subtle differences. Even the youngest child learns to respond to differences, and grow. If a person has lost hope in our government, let us at least pray that they haven't lost hope in the future altogether. Let our kids see the impor­ tance of becoming involved, being a good neighbor, and exercising their right to vote. Then we may sec some real hope and faith come to fruition! Karla Wilkins. Delton ( Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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His boat had not been fired on. As the commanding officer said, “I’ve had thorns from a rose, that were worse.” One of the three wounds took him out of duty for no more than two days. Like they say. he was no Audic Murphy. He then asked for early out of service to run for Congress. In 1971, at 27 years of age and no kid. but as anti-American as even Jane L onda in Hanoi. John Kerry turned on the only free country in the world. From candlelight vigils in front of the White House, to throwing someone else’s medals over fences at the president's home. Kerry was king of the unfit, to be honored as a veteran. He testified before the Senate Committee on foreign relations on April 23, 1971. He talked on behalf of veterans gathered in Detroit. What he reported was his wild idea that all levels of officers were guilty of allow­ ing war crimes. He was never taken to task as to who started the wild stories. The cold war was in full throttle, so the commies just loved him. Lenin would have called him a “useful idiot." Today, he is not helping the morale of our troops in any of the theaters we are deployed in. . Between 1991 and 1993. 50-year-old John Kerry was co-chair of Senate Committee on POWs and missing in action affairs. Newsday covered the hearing and said Kerry covered up box cars of evidence that proved there were still captives. 1.600 first-hand sightings of live U.S. prisoners, and 14,000 second­ hand. Intercepted radio communication from Laos and Vietnam talked of moving prison­ ers. Satellite photos of rescue pleas were carved in the ground, reported North Vietnamese informants. Evidence at Pentagon showed that others had destroyed files over years to hide the truth from families and the American people. Where was John Kerry ? He was ordering the shredding of more crucial intelligence documents. He only stopped when intelli­ gence suffers staged a protest Hidden was William Codhino’s (committee chief counsel) statement. “Who’s going to tell them.” Thai was the answer to the 2.494 families of the un-accounted for. a criminal investigation into the shredding. Kerry backed the “Boston Big Dig.” $13.6 billion, estimated at $2.6 billion at start. How many troops, undercover agents, etc., were eliminated by Kerry’s votes in Senate. You hear about welfare overhaul and reduc­ tion in the 1990’s. It all started with the Republicans taking over House and Senate. In 1996. unemployment was higher than it is now. In fact, where would President Franklin D. Roosevelt have been if World War II had­ n’t been coming up on him. He melted the gold, but he would have looked just the same as 1932 that he blabbered so much about. The liberals complain these days about overseas companies. Heinz is scattered all over the world. How can you change opposi­ tion on one thing and doing the same them­ selves. 1 guess they figure no one pays atten­ tion. The Heinz Foundation (three of them) are all pushing environmental programs. We are talking real money. I wish those tree-huggers could be sued for all the timber lost to fire. There should be clearings, stripped of timber for a fire break, there’d be a lot of homes saved, to boot. There’s no reason to import lumber from Canada. On Sept. 17, 1787. Benjamin Franklin was asked what form of government we should have. Franklin answered. “A Republic - if you can keep it." Today, liberal professors force feed politi­ cally correct tnpe. instead of rule of law, lim­ ited government and inalienable rights. Where does Kerry and Edwards stand? Labor doesn't rule any more. it's the trial lawyers! Kerry has, as spokesmen. Ku Klux Klan. Robert Byrd, and Edward Kennedy, who should have been tned for murder of girl that ended up drowning in his car. How many hours after he got out did it take to report his driving off causeway? Senator Tom Harkin. Navy pilot, don’t even believe he has seen Vietnam. Jimmy Carter, who gave away the Panama Canal to the Chinese and goes around lectur­ ing everyone with his liberal bias, has his peanut allotment for life. Senator Carl Levin has been holding up votes on judges, only to try and get a relative’s wife nominated. The Levin brothers. Carl and Sandy, have always taken and have given very little back to the United States. Sandy and Carl were the right age for the Korean War. Where were they hiding? No matter which way I go. I’m sure there will be friends there and those streets will be guarded by U.S. Marines. I will be first in line to welcome all the missing in action and pris­ oners of war who weren’t returned, those who John Kerry covered up. told their families that they couldn't be found. He didn’t tell them about the coverup and truth. John Kerry’s life is volumes long. 1 would­ n’t be proud if I was him. The Star Spangled Banner and Marine Corps Hymn are the top two pieces of music in the world. The Marine Corps didn’t leave anyone behind on purpose, even from down­ town Honolulu. Donald W Johnson, Middleville Why doesn’t Pro-Life speak against war? To the editor: I am still waiting for the Pro-Life people and churches to reply to my question about why they haven’t fought for the protection of so many lives being wasted and eliminated in the war in Iraq. Where is the outcry from Pro-Lifers over the horrible killings and mutilations of young people on both sides of this terrible conflict? Yet many still speak loudly in defense of the unborn and against a wo.nan's right to choose. We breathe our first breath of life at birth. Our age rs related fmm the day we were bom. not the day we were conceived. We breathe our last when we die. It is true that the heart begins its function in the fetus and circulates blood. But the hinr* do not begin to work until birth with the fin>i breath of life. This is fact, not fiction. Churches in America receive tax-free prop­ erty. with the understanding they will not interfere in political matters and public life. But today the churches not only interfere with political matters, they also have declared war on serious private choices such as abor­ tion and physician-assisted suicide. As for peace on earth and good will to all (KnowYour Legislators: ) U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Bulking, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Cong ms Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry Ccunty), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. ’ Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (AN of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. daN: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Ready for school? Thomapple Kellogg schools begin next week with Hastings and Delton schools beginning after Labor Day. How are you prepar­ ing for the start of the new school year? men and women, the church has helped it dis­ appear into oblivion. This war on Iraq has been a deliberate, unnecessary, uncalled for scourge. I call on citizens to stop the designs of the White Mouse, the Pentagon and our elected repre­ sentatives m Congress, who all have been enlisted in this evil cause. Let’s bring our weary and tired troops home. Justine McLean, Hastings Judge will miss Sept. 3 forum To the editor: On Thursday. Aug. 19, while reading the Hastings Banner, I learned that the candidates for probate judge were the program far First Friday on Sept. 3. Unfortunately, neither Judge Stephanie Fekkes nor I were contacted regarding this scheduled program and/or Fekkes' availabili­ ty. To date, no phone call or written invitation has been extended to her by Robert Dwyer, who is the individual in charge of this event, requesting her presence. Due to personal family matters. Fekkes has long-standing plans to be out of state during the Labor Day weekend. We hope the citizens of Barry County understand ha- inability to attend the First Friday Fonim on Sept 3. Fekkes will be holding public meetings over the next few months throughout the county. The times and dates will be posted on her website within the nex* few weeks. Also, as she stated in the First Friday Forum on June 4. at which she appeared, please feel free to contact her with any ques­ tions you may have. You can contact her ■ her website and leave a message, or you may call me at 945-8754. Ronald L. Neil. Hastings iwHNtfav. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pimmo, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 I.L.- a———fc.— jonn jacoos I IBSwjem r 6—-A — rreowic uecoow Vlw • iWuwx Staven Jacoba Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Etftor) Elaine Gibed (Assistant EdSor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Amanda Geren, Hastings: “I am getting more organized. This year I am detr: mined to come to school every day." Celena WilcoxsonBrodie, Middleville: “This year I want to be more focused on school, so I have been getting more organized for the start of school." James Crandall. Middleville: Mike Hoag. Wayland: "I am finishing up the homework 1 have for advanced placement United States history. 1 have finished reading Frederick Douglass' auto­ biography and the essays I was assigned.’ “1 have been looking at my schedule, finding my locker and classrooms and trying to be ready for the start of school.” Sandra Ponserto Cathy Roster Maroe Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT CiiMitod ads accepted Monday trough Friday, fl00am to5Xpm “I am practicing get­ ting up early this week before school starts so I can be ready." "We home school, so we have been creating a classroom and buying textbooks and supplies so that we can be ready to start." ScottOmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SubecrtpUon Ratee: $25 par year in Barry County $27 par year in adyxwg courtlee $29 per year ebewhere POSTMASTER: Sand addrese changas to P.O Bos B Hasengs Ml 49058-0002 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings Ml 490M �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 26. 2004 - Page 5 Barry ahead of the curve on farmland To the editor: Let’s stop school ‘stop and drop’ system School districts hive been getting more creative in coming up with ways to save money there days. Some might be interesting, others might be downright dangerous. The moat recent one under a k< of discussion is the so-called “slop and drop" policy for athletes competing in contests. It is par­ ticularly alarming because of its potential for tragic consequences. The policy is being implemented for all athletes at Wayland and a modified version of it will be used for Delton Kellogg schools this year. At Delton, "stop and drop" will be used only for Saturday con­ tests and invitarionals, thereby favoring certain sports over others. For those not aware of "stop and drop," it's a process by which the school district furnishes transportation to a ballgame, invitation­ al, meet or competition, but getting back home becomes the respon­ sibility of the students and parents. School officials are reasoning that schools no longer can afford to hire a bus driver to take young athletes to competitions out of town, sit in the bus for two hours or more and then bring them back. So now they're requiring the students' parents to make arrangements for the kids to find a way home. School officials reason that many parents go to the "away" games or meets anyway, so they could take two or three of the athletes home, thereby saving the district the expense of paying a bus driver for just watching a contest or sitting in a bus parked at a nearby restaurant while the games are being played. The amount of money the schools could save versus the potential for unpleasant or tragic consequences is unacceptable. When stu­ dents ate forced to arrange their own transportation back home while they're many miles from home, the possibilities are great for bad things to happen. To be sure, parents and others could make arrangements, but the door now would be open for athletes to ride home with someone they shouldn't School officials often tell us they wouldn't do anything that neg­ atively impacts kids. Yet I can’t think of anything with a greater potential to do exactly that in this unacceptable idea. All it would take is one incident in which a young person is injured, abandoned or worse, so somebody would be holding the bag for a huge liability lawsuit, and it just might be the schools. In bygone days, when I went to school, if I ever rode a spectator bus to an athletic contest, I was told 1 could not. except under exten­ uating circumstances, use any other way back home than the school bus. This was strictly enforced, even for athletes who wanted to get a ride beck home with their parents. The school officials told us they were responsible for us and couldn't afford to let kids fan out to find ways to ride with friends, boyfriends, girlfriends or fans. Yet now that has become policy. Though it might make econom­ ic sense, it doesn't make sense for the safety of our children. Maybe the schools are using this to give the public a huge wake­ up call, to let everybody know just how bad things have gotten for them economically. I look around and see too many public school districts in financial trouble and scrambling to find ways to save pennies and dimes. It isn't a pretty picture. I urge all public schools to abandon plans for this "stop and drop’ scheme and find other ways to save money and still ensure the safe­ ty of students, whether they be athletes or spectators. I urge them to find a group of bus drivers willing to negotiate a per delivery pay­ ment system, paying less when the driven are amially just waiting for the students to compete in their activities. This madness must be ended, and we. the people, must demand our overpaid, underworked and unfocused legislators in Lansing to stop passing the bock and do something meaningful for a change. Do-nothing lawmakers taking longer vacations Speaking of our legislators. I learned late last week that our leg­ islators decided to extend their summer break until after Labor Day. This means they took off virtually all of August and the week before Labor Day. This news comes at the same time so many school districts are starting their academic years with serious financial troubles. Yet the legislators are responding to these crises by taking a month off to campaign for their re-elections. Let's face it, we have a do-nothing State Legislature, filled with people more concerned about themselves and their party's position, rather than working on fixing the problems facing this stale and all its taxpayers. They are considered pan time, yet they get full-time salaries and health benefits to die for. From where I sit, they certainly seem to be only working part time, taking the month of August off and then get­ ting two weeks for deer hunting season, not to mention Christmas, and spring break, and other breaks throughout the year. Yet Michigan taxpayers pay theses elected officials nearly $80,000 a year and offer them better health and retirement benefits than most of the stale's taxpayers receive. We're just not getting our money's worth, and we should hold them accountable. These are important things you need to think about when you select the person you want doing your business, as you enter the polling booth on Nov. 2 On the morning of Aug. 10, the Barry County Board of Commissioners convened and did something that hasn't happened very often in Michigan. On that morning the commissioners decid­ ed to ask voters on Nov. 2 if they want to pro­ tect farmland and open space in Barry County. A very bold move by these community leaders. Why? Because 1 can tell you from first hand experience that protecting farmland and open space has been talked about by just about every politician in Michigan with very few actually willing to do anything signifi­ cant about it The Barry County Board of Commissioners proved they are leaders and not followers on this issue. As word has gotten around the slate about this, it seems nobody really expected Barry County to be a leader on this issue, but it shouldn't really surprise anyone. With Barry County located within an hour of four major metropolitan areas combined with its farm­ land. conservation, natural resource, open space and rural characteristics, it does make absolute sense that Barry County could and should be the first county in Michigan to actually make a local Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program a reality. The proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot is very important and I hope each voter will take the time to learn as much as possible about it because it will significantly influence the future quality of life in Barry County. The land use trends are clear; low density development and rural land fragmentation creating parcels too small to farm and too big to mow, has changed Barry County during the last 20 years and if nothing is done, it's going to change it even more dramatically in the next 50. As non-farm development takes place on farms and farmland, Barry County will increasingly need more funding to build and maintain additional public services and infrastructures, meaning, additional taxes are going to be needed to pay for them. The alternative, and this is what the Barry County proposal from an economic stand­ point is really all about, by investing today in farmland and open space preservation, those lands will never need significant public serv­ ices and infrastructure. Com. wheat and soybeans usually don’t require a great deal of fire and police protec­ tion and 1 don't think dairy farms will ever be required to hooked into the public water and sewer iyjtems. Many studies have taken place on this issue and they all conclude that farmland and open space is a good fiscal value to the entire community. In other states, local Farmland and Open Space Preservation Programs have proved to be immensely popular and successful. From a fanner or landowner s perspective it’s posi­ tive because it’s voluntary, it is an option for them to consider as an alternative to develop­ ment. From a non-farmer perspective, once the land is protected through the program you know it’s going to stay that way and you know that in the long run, it’s going to help keep property taxes lower. The proposal Barry County voters will consider on Nov. 2 is the result of bold lead­ ership by not only the Board of Commissioners but also many others who care about the future of Barry County. However, now it is completely up to the citi­ zens to answer the question. "Do you want to preserve farmland and open space in Barry County?" I hope you make the right decision: the next generations are going to count on it Scott Everett Regional Director. American Farmland Trust Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! HUNTING PLUS at J-Ad Gnphfcs NoifliofHaatinga<mM-«3 Labor Day — Fred Jacoba, vice prrridrat, J-Ad Graphics What else will Bush take away from us? > . • Dear editor, During the last four years the Bush admin­ istration has eliminated major protections designed to keep Americans safe al home and wok. Why would our president sacrifice American's health and safety you may ask? He did so in an effort to bolster corporate profits in order to keep his base supporters happy. These happy campers then contribute millions of dollars to keep Bush in office, where their profitable cycle continues on and on. They don't care about public safety they simply care about the size of their bank accounts. During Bush's four yean in office he has: * Taken away the right to overtime pay from six million Americans, including nurses, cooks, clerical workers, and nursery school teachers. jp your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER W ' So, you thought record low rates were a thing of the past.... How does 4.5% grab you? We are now offering unsecured, personal loans with rates as low as 4.5% (8.01% APR) to qualified borrowers. Stop in and see us. We have money to lend! for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be their emissions. • Endangered pregnant workers when he stopped regulating exposure to the chemicals used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. • Rolled bock mercury regulations and pro­ posed to defer controls on mercury emissions by power plants fix at least a decade. • Eliminated protections for mine workers and eliminated rales to protect workers from Thursday, September 2 at Noon. - Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday September 3 at Noon. tuberculosis. It makes me wonder what other safeguards the American public would be forced to sacri­ fice during a second term of a Bush sdministraiion. That prospect is almost too scary to think about, but it might be safe to say that the Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday September 3 at 5 p.m. sky's the limit. Patricia Wilson, Middleville To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 - Display Advertising Deadlines - • Created a huge loophole that allows dirty power plants to operate without controlling Hastings Athletic Thank you to the fdiomng businesses Athletic Boosters - ftc ftugi Goff Outing Farmland vote crucial in November a big success! Over $11 mc donated «a behalf of our dub to half su/gort the athlet­ ic grogranuefthe Bastings High School anti To the editor: Booster Club There's a non-partisan reason for consider­ ing November's election the most important of this new century. It has nothing to do with John Kerry or George W. Bush. It has every­ Hastings MuWe School J-Ad Graphics thing to do with Barry County. Voters will be asked to vote "yes” or "no” on the funding, through millage, of the Purchase of Development Rights on prime agricultural land within the county. The results of that vole will help determine whether or not Barry County will retain its rural character or become more and more urbanized as farmland is turned into prime CtariBCMMLrM development sites. Taxpayers, as voters, will be marking bal­ lots for or against ’urban sprawl.* The agri­ cultural land in question doesn't only grow crops. Part of it provides habitat for deer and small game. Some of it is wetland that helps maintain waler tables, streams and lakes. Other farm acreage is managed forest land, an important economic resource, and a refuge for wildlife. Protected, operating farms are one guaran­ tee against th: kind of higgledy-piggeldy housing that destroys what's come to be called 'ratal character.* one of Barry Hastings City Bank Based on a $5,000, 12 month loan, 12 monthly payments of principal and interest would be $434.97. Rates good until 09/01/04. Subject to change without notice. Subject to credit approval. Applies to new money only. County's greatest assets Everyone who reads this has a great oppor­ tunity to leant more about this important election issue. Three free seminars will explain and explore ways to preserve the character of our county. Mark your calendars for Sept. 9. Oct. 7 and Oct 21.Call Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 269-721-4190 for information and reservations. When you vole in November vote "yes" on funding for farmland preservation. Vole your wish to “Keep Barry Beautiful." Kcnsinger Jones. Baltimore Township Congratulations ' Bin Karpinski and Ernie Strong to our new Legend inductees... a Finally, thank you to all of the 172 tolftn who playetiiH our event! �P«ge 6 — Thunday. Augurt 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LOS ANGELES - Jonathan DeForest, for­ merly of Middleville, age 39. was called home to be with his Lord on Monday. August 9. 2004, in Los Angeles. Jonathan was bom in Grand Rapids on June 2, 1965. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating from Thornapple Kellogg in 1983. Jonathan was very active in Boy Scouts and Order of the Arrow. He achieved Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. He is survived by his mother. Dorothy Cowen; his father. Harold DeForest of Kentwood; one sister, Marie Rivera of Illinois; maternal grandmother Maxine Fowler of Missouri; niece Aleida Rivera of California; two nephews Estaban Rivera and Daniel Rivera of California; uncles Ronald (Ruth) DeForest of Michigan, Richard DeForest of California, and John Fowler and Don (Linda) Fowler of Missouri; and many cousins. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, 2604 2 p.m. at the Middleville LOWELL - Nathan Junglas, age 19. of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, August 21, 2004. He is survived by his parents. Ken and Kathy (Clark) Junglas: brothers. Kenny Junglas (Beth) Wierenga) and Ryan Junglas; grandmothers. Barb Ockerman and Marlene Clark; aunts and uncles. Bob and Celia Peterlein, Howard Junglas, Marshall and Barb Rekus. Greg and Barb Clark. Eric and Sylvia Clark, Mark and Cindy Clark, Dick and Deb Shaffer. Clare and Jayne Sherwood. Loved by many cousins and friends, he will be missed by all. Nathan was a graduate of Lowell High School in 2003. The family will meet with friends and rela­ tives 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Roth-Gent Funeral Home, Lowell. Memorial services will be heid 12 noon Wednesday at Fallasburg Park Pavilion. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Bank care of Ken and Kathy Junglas. Bwtn H. Wood Se. HASTINGS - Ewin H. Wood Sr, ap «3. of Hastings died Wednesday, August II, ?004 al Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campua ia Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliag. Ml 49050. Pi4lnr. Steve Oinuleud (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 930 in.; Sunday School 114 a-m.; Sunday Eveamg Service 640 pan.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nifhtt 6:30 pm. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Rtchard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 12711 S M43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 2694714193. Pastor. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 • .kilenon. Father Al Ruwell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m_; Sunday Masses 8:30 im and 11 40 im.; Ccafeuion Saturday 3:304:15 pat HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 ajn.; daw far all ages. Morning Worship 1040 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 640 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (<es 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BMe quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 ajn; Sunday School, 9:30 am. EMM^'TJEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Coaenuuuon." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broodway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tran Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 1140 am Morning Worship Service; 640 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 740 pm Services far Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worship 1100 am; Evening Service al 600 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am-ll am: P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Diane Dotien Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights ■ Praise Services 7:30 pm For more informatioo call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 930; Church Service 1030 am. 9454995. Church website: www. hopeum.org Church Fu No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office horns. Wed/Tburs.. 9 am. to 1 pm Sunday Morning: 930 am Sttoday School. 10:45 am Monung Worship. Sunday. 64 pm Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pmSomhine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm Wr(farirfiy 64 pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 64 pm Jr High Youth (Or 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MAT THIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt. Rev David T. Ihmwick Rector Srafay Service Tunes 9:15 am Morfang Prayer. 1140 am Holy Communion. Wednesday 640 pm Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayu For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service tints call (269, 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our webaile M bop^/wwwxhurchaeek/Bei/churcfi/a ndrcwmatt/ or email us at rtrevfaM twickByaboo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednoday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADTTIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Saatoy Mai 3J8 gm. Pint Friday Holy Hour 5 pm C ■fcmdiii 30 monies before Mass. Rosa, y Prayer 30 minutes before Maas. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH N. 203 Maia, P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeManter. Sunday School 9:15 am •WonhiplOam ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Ri^<1. Pastor A mission of SL RoaeCadmlic Orach. Hastmgs. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Deton. Deton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey 309 E. Woodfawn. Hasungs. Pam Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pauor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mimstnes. Pastor Ryan White, Youth 9:30 a. m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 640 pm, Evening Service; 740 pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office, 9484004 for mfannadco on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. (269) 6234857. Sunday Service GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH through August Grow. Grow. Grow... Cqfr Berra, Pastor Brian and 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, 10:30 am-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of Slate Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom's Market).. Senior Pastor Daniel Graybin, Youth Paster. Brian Teed. Pastor of Cnuaarltog A Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269445-9121. Nursery available far all services. Worship Services 830 rad 1140 am Sunday School far all ages 1040 am. Adult electives June with Porcupmes. Pata Don bnal lad iag; and Sa Mighty Meuengcn of Cod. Jim Dickinson leading. Kid's Heather Teed lending; Daraf for Christ (3 A 4 yean) A (5 yean ywah group. xUi uuil |roa(> mm- dm Sth grade) during the 1140 isuy. gaiKisuy uaming. Worship Service only. Quizzm 830 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A SpuiFfiBed church. M-ttiag at Be Maple Leaf Grave. Huy. M46 aoafa of Assyria Rd. NmhviUe. Mich. 49073 San. Prase A WfaMap 1030 am 640 pm Wed. 630 pm Jem Cfab for boys A giris tges 4-11 Ptoon Dtrid and Mj cDonald An twin of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spynal" For iafannatioa cal 1416-731-5194 or I 517452-1806 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfafatir Duvid Roper. Serrig tfa: Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phifippiam 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1040 am; Wonhip 1140 am. 640 pm Wifcnday: Bible Class 740 pm. Cfaaaes for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5C3 South Grove Street. Deton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages M 9:45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings THE HASTINGS DANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • **Prescrip6om118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ADRIAN - John Leroy Kelley, age 63, of Adrian, passed away at University of Michigan Medical Center. Ann Arbor, on Aug. 18. 2004. He was born on April 13, 1941 in Hastings to Marian Louise (Hewitt) (Kelley) McMillen and Merle C. Kelley. On July 21, 1962, be married Virginia Sue Martin of Tennessee at First United Methodist Church. Hastings. His wife. Sue, survives John. His two chil­ dren. Randal (Rita) Kelley of Adrian; Tammi (Samuel) McCarley of Greendale, Wise.; in addition he has three brothers, Roger W. (Gloria) Kelley, David L Kelley and Michael (Sandra) Kelley; three sisters, Patricia L. Kelley, Kathy J. (David) Piehl and stepsister, Pamela S. (Kelley) Real of Lansing; stepfa­ ther. Rex W. McMillen of Evart; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-niece; aunt Joan (Donald) Haywood, Uncle Leroy (Joan) Hewitt of Coloma and Arizona; Aunt Freda (John) Hewitt of Lansing; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, B. Corinne Kelley. John Kelley grew up in the Lake Odessa and Hastings areas, spending all his teen years asd early 20s in Hastings. His grand­ parents. John and Olive Hewitt of Hastings, were fi great influence on his entire life. During sok! after high school, John worked for Ralph Smith (Smitty) at the Gulf station on the corner of Broadway and Court John helped start a new business of radiator repair at the station. After marriage to his wife. Sue, he worked and managed the new Clark station on the corner of Mill and Broadway. After three years, they moved to the Charlotte area where John continued to manage a Clark station. He also managed the Cedar Street station in Lansing. In 1972, John's family moved to Tecumseh, where he worked for the Speedway (Checker) Company. For 30 years, John managed and setup stations in the com­ munities of Tecumseh, Adrian. Saline and Dundee, Mich. John's home base was the Tecumseh Speedway station. John was liked by his employees, superiors and very rr.ach loved and respected by his customers. He received thank you notes for his kindness from some of his employees for his help and Hastings Summerfesi Booth; 1140 am Puppet Praise Ministry. 1.40 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug. 29 1040 am Holy Communion 11:30­ support. In 2000, John retired from his favorite Speedway Convenience store in Tecumseh, after many years of good and faithful service. The last four years, John has worked for the United Bank and Trust as a courier, traveling the back roads of eastern Michigan. John loved his wife, children and family. Collecting old bam pictures and photography was his hobby. Taking pictures of flowers, animals and God's creation of a rising or set­ ting sun was his delight. His family and friends will sorely miss his great smile and his fun loving ways. The memorial service was held Saturday. Aug. 21. 2004 at Purse Funeral Home, 230 pm German Dinner. Tuesday. Tecumseh. am and Sunday Evening Service 640 pm Thursday, 930-11 am Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Varatfan BMe Sctoui, (Son^James 2004) Aug. 24. 9 am-noon. All Church Picnic. Aug. 7th. 530 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269445-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday, Aug. 27 - 1140 to 840 pm. Hastings Scuunerfest Booth. Saturday. Aug. 28 - 1040 to 640 p.m. Aug. 31 - 740 pm Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday, Sept 1 740 pm Sarah Circle August 19. 2004 at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. She was bom May 9, 1952 in Battle Creek to Joseph C. and Madeline M. (Eifler) Evans. Janice graduated from Battle Creek Centra) High School in 1970 and attended Kellogg Community College. She was employed by the VA Medical Center as a secretary for the past 15 years. She was previously employed by the Kellogg Company for 11 years. Survived by her fianc6 David H. Johnson, of Battle Creek, son Edward J. (Melissa) Greene, of Delton, brother Gerald J.(Lynne A.) Evans, of Battle Creek, parents Joseph C. and Madeline M. Evans, of Battle Creek, and her two grandchildren Kateb and Victoria Greene, of Delton. Janice enjoyed working in her flower gar­ den. collecting baskets, and spending time with her family, especially her grandet *dren. Services were held Tuesday al the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. I___ Loh Jayne BrdaKer JENSEN BEACH. FLORIDA - Lois rtyne Brasher, age 80. of Jensen Beach. Florida, went to be home with her Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ. August 13. 2004. She was bom in Chicago. Illinois. November 20.1923. She lived in the Nashville/Hastings area for 40 years before moving down per­ manently to Jensen Beach in 1986. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Jensen Beach and showed her love for the Lord by conducting Bible Classes at “assisted living” homes. She was a care-giver, a properties manager but most of all a loving mother, grandmother, great -grand mother and great-great grand­ mother! She was a very avid Scrabble player. Belonging to several clubs and participating in tournaments. Next to her Lord then family. Scrabble was the love of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents. Vera (Kelleher) DeWart Prentice and William DeWart. Survivors include her children. Sandra (Stephen) DeGroote of Freeport. Carole Neil and Patrick Brasher of Jensen Beach. FL,, grandchildren, Scott DeGroote. Stacey DeGroote (Jeff) Morton. Shawn DeGroote (Randy) Durkee and Carla Neil (Joe) Gipson great-grandchildren, Kris (Bob) Baker. Nick (Megan) Morton. Derek Morton. Dylan and Drew Durkee and great-great-grandchild. Kaitlyn Jayne Baker, lovingly named after her greal-great-nana. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast. 805 Virginia Avenue, Suite I, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. des­ ignating. “Hospice House” A memorial service was conducted August 21 at the First Baptist Church of Jensen Beach. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home of Stuart, FL. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hmtingi. Ml 49058 (269445-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are MondayThunday 940 am-Noon and 140­ 340 p.m. Friday 940 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours. 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 9:30 Refreshments. 1040 Traditional Worship Service. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garmon. Pastor Sunday Services 940 am Traditional Wonhip; 10:45 a.m. SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. BATTLE CREEK - Janice K. (Evans) Greene. 52 of Battle Creek died Thursday Contemporary Worship. The 940 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nuncry care is provided far both services. August 21 Wheelchair Collection in Sharpe Hail at Church; August 22 - Rev. Willard Curtis preaching. August 25 • 7 pm Son Games Spectacular. and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 Grand Rapids. Mr. Wood was born on December 4. 1920 in Irvin Station. Irving Twp, Barry Cooney, the son of Archie and Lorti (Brown) Wood. He was raised in Irving. Rmport and the Whitneyville areas and attended Freeport schools, graduating from Freeport High School. ■ He was married lo the lamer Betty Kidder, marriage ending in divorce, and Mmgie Mae (Fisher) Krebs. He served in the U.S. Army from August 20. 1942 until his honorable discharge on December 20. I94S. His military decorarions and citations included American Theater Ribbon. EAME Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star. Good Conduct Medal nd the Victory Medal World War n. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company fa 37 yean before his retiremenL He attended the Grace Lutheran Church, avid motorcycle enthusiast, founder of Pirates Motorcycle Club, member American Motorcycle Association, member of the Gypsy Tour, member Hastings Moose Lodge, Delton V.F.W, Life Member D.A.V., member Hastings American Legion, U.A.W, DJLV. Commanders Chib, enjoyed fishing and trav­ eling. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife. Margie; his children. Barry of Hastmgs, Terry of Florida. Kerry of Hastings. Archie of Hastings. Bwin Jr. of Hastings, Jcanice of Lake Odessa. Deanice of Hastings. Keith of Grand Rapids, Kenneth of Arizona. Leon of Hastings and David of Grand Rapids; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Mabie Wester of Middleville; host of friends, including his best buddy Dale Preceding him in death were his former wife. Betty (Kidder) Mathews; nephew he raised. Jerry Kidder, sister. Eva Chaffee and brother. Lawrence Wood. Services were held Friday, August 20, 2004 al Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Whitneyville Comrsray with full military honors. Merrona: contributions may be made 10 the family. Arrangements by Wren J*uneral I Inter of Hastings (www.wren-faneral-bome.com) Betty Louiee (WUton) Williamt GUN LAKE - Betty Louise (Wilson) Williams, age 80. of Gun Lake passed my Monday. August 16.2004. She is survived by her children. Sandra L Wilson. Laura Modena. Thomas H and Jacquelyn Wilson, Donald R. Wilson. Edward L. and Kathy Wilson; her grandchil­ dren. Arwen Spina. Jessica Butler. Jacob Butler. Ashley Wilson. Alison Wilson. Resgan Wilson. Ellen Wilson; her teacher, David E. Albaugh; her nephew. Robot and Pat Albaugh; great-nephews and friends Funeral services for Betty were held Wednesday at the Matthysre-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made by Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made byMaUhyaaeKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. CHARLOTTE Lawrence Edwaad Eggleston, age 77. of Charlotte, died Monday. August 23,2004. Mr. Eggleston was born August 5.1927 ia Lansing, the son of Edward and Florence (Cowls) Eggleston. Lawrence served his county in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked for General Moton retiring in 1988. He enjoyed waking on small engines and loved his big garden and helping his neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Nancy (Stricker) Eggleston; daughter. Nancy (Kevin) Wiltse of Charlotte; son. Dale (Jewel) Eggleston of Springhalt Fla.; son. Mark (Linda) Martin of Charlotte; daughter. Charlene (Dan) Thaxton of Charlotte; son. Wayne (Samantha) Moist of Lansing; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brotheis, Robert (Diane) Eggleston of Thus; Garry Eggleston of Lansing; sisters. Marge (Dick) Krahn of Wisconsin and Helen ’ Kay" Wells of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by brother Donald Eggleston and sister Pat Hammood. Memorial service will be 11 sjn. Thursday. August 26. 2004 at First Baptist Church. Charlotte with Pasta Robin Crouch officiat­ ing Interment win be Hillside Cemetery. Kalamo Township. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available www.prayfuneral.com. More OBITUARIES on page 14 at �The Hastings Banner — Thumdoy, August 26. 2004 - Page 7 BOY, Sullivan Patrick, born in Greensboro, North Carolina on lune 18. 2004 to Kyle and Bonnie Trahan of Oak Ridge. North Carolina. Weighing 3 lbs. 12 ozs. and 16 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Lynne Trahan. O’Mearas celebrated 60th anniversary Norman W. and Maxine O'Meara. Sr. recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Black Swan in Kalamazoo, given by their sons and spous­ es. Their sons and spouses are Norm Jr. (Marta W.) of Plainwell, Michael (Roons S.) of Delton. Tom of Penn, and Tim (Onnic) of Battle Creek. They have eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cobb-Endsley exchange vows On June 12, 2004, the Reverend George Speas united Wade Robert Endsley and Michelle Ray Cobb in marriage. The garden wedding took place in the yard of the parents of the bride. Groomsmen were Boyd and Eric Endsley, brothers of the groom, and Robert and Joshua Endsley, sons of the groom. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Hanson, sister of the bride, and Kara Griffith, sister of the groom. Robert Endsley provided special music on his Greenman celebates 5 generations (Left to right, from) Lucille Greennun holding Adriana Anderson. Myrna Sheffield, (back) Wayne Sheffield. Christina Sheffield. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT BOY, Caleb James Hill boro Aug. 4. 2004 al Lakewood Hospital in Niles, to Doo and Karen (McCaul) Hill of Bridgman. Ml Weighing 6 lbs. 1 ozs.. 19 1/2 inches long. BOY. Braden James born in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on July 22, 2004 to Kristin (Trahan) and James Kunik of Lake Zurich, Illinois. Weighing 7 Ils. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparems are Mike and Lynne Trahan. BOY, Carter Antony McCausey. boro in Lansing. Aug. 10. 2004. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. Parents are Tony and Keri McCausey. Grandparents are Karen and Joe Halton of Hastings: great-grandmother Virginia Alles of Middleville. GIRL, Dennis and Jan Arquilla of Nashville announce the arrival of their second grand­ child Kadyn Suzanne Eden. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs., 21 inches long. Kailyn was born on Aug. 1, 2004 at 1:32 a_m. Parents Pam and Colin Eden live in Twin Lake. MI. Welcoming Kailyn home was big sister Ciara. GIRL, Natalie Ann, born in Havelock. North Carolina on July 26, 2004 to Gunnery Sgt Jeff and Ivy (Malone) Prior Natalie weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are LeeAnne and Houston Malone at Hastings and Cathy and Roger Shaff of Freeport Authority (PDA) wants gour Input *t the: a,l”eTha CITY OF HASTINGS DOWNTOWN PLANNING MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE August 30, '’004,S:lS-&30 pjn. .!O O1S3S4SS ptoaat log onto tb* City at Haatingv' waMta to download a copy at hi , The daughters, and their families, are host­ ing a 90th birthday celebration for their mother, M. Edna Townsend. It will be held on Saturday, Sept 4, 2004 at the Merrill Wesleyan Church. The church is located at .3765 N. Chapin Road. Merrill. MI. The celebration will be from 1 until 4:30 pjn. Friends, fellow co-workers, and former students are invited to attend. You may RSVP by Aug. 30, 2004 to Mary Lou (Townsend) Aulbert at 4886 N. Chapin, Merrill, MI . 48637 or call 969-643-7163. Edna asks that only your presence is need­ ed. If you cannot attend, you can send greet­ ings to Edna at 2601 Montvale Dr., Apt 106, Springfield, IN 62704. ozs. and 22 inches long. Proud parents are Richard and Heather Long of Hastings and proud grandparents are Fritz and Bonnie From of Lake Odessa and Rickie of Jean Long of Wall Lake. WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Holos to hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commtoeton wB hoto a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday; September 7. 2004, al 730 pjn. in the Heatings Cty Hal Cound Chambers, 201 East Sisis Street, Hostings, Mfchigsn. Ths purpose of the Pubic Hoering to tor the Pfenning Commtoeion to hesr comments end msfcs s (tatomtinstion on sn Onflnsnos to amend Artde 6, Divtoton 12. Section 90-502 (16) (B-1, Central Bustoses DtoMct). Thto Amendment wB aflow dweBng units to be permMed as cn ticosssory use aBNn buMnga of two stories or greeter in height. A copy of t»e proposed ordinance to available tor pubic review al the office of the City Cleric, 201 East State Street, Hostings, Mtohigen. The Cty wB provide noceesery reasonable Bids and sorvicos upon five days notice to the Cleric of too Qty of Hostings (telephone number 260-945-2468) or TDD cel retey services 1400449­ 3777. „ <>• It’s a 90th birthday party announce the birth of his baby brother. Hayden Cooper, bom at Spectrum Health on July 28. 2004 at 8:56 aan. Weighing 9 lbs.. 7 PLUS for quality film processing. tuba. Megan Hanson, niece of the bride, was the guest book attendant. The Endsley's reside in Hastings. BOY, Ryan David Guthrie was boro Tuesday, August 17 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital to Robin and Dave Guthrie of Grand Rapids. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. His birth was eagerly awaited by brothers Jacob and Joshua and grandparents Bill and Bonnie Cruttenden of Hwrings BOY, big brother Jackson is proud to Thomas E. Emery Cleric 0152X88 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise. ” Families that could go anywhere, count oo Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Karen Kelly. “I could have just as easily gone to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but I chose the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Pennock is large enough to provide state-of-the-art technology, but small enough to provide personalized care, where the staff actually knows you by name long after discharge!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s part­ ner for personal, professional progressive care. To leant more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. Karen Kelly with sons Michael & Dillon Pennock Partner, Oacar Wayland, MI Mary Letson turns 102 Mary Letson will be celebrating her birth­ day on August 31. 2004 with family and friends at Sentinel Point Retirement Home where she lives, she is in good health and enjoys the cards and letters sent to her each year from friends in this area. If you wish to send a card please send to - Apt. 317, 2900 Thornhills Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. OB/GYN Pennock H E A LT H VICES , . otofe»»‘OMl’ Pro8r«Jiv( ‘"/’’Oners in P"s°° 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 8 - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ents arc not able to pay for everything, and I feel Bob's family could contribute more. However, they have not offered, and 1 don't know how to approach them. I already feel out-of-place with my in-laws because of the financial disparity between our families. Please tell me how to handle this. My parents are in dire straits. - Bride in Alabama Dear Bride. First, scale back your wedding plans so your parents don't have to go into debt. Then, discuss the finances with your fiance. It is not unusual these days for both sets of parents to split the cost of a wedding. If Bob thinks his parents might be willing to pay for n»ore. HE should be the one to approach them. Meanwhile, try to relax about your in-laws financial status. We all put our pants on the same way. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitdtdll and Marcy Sugar The Depot/Museum will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are always interesting e xhibits in place as well as permanent items displayed on the walls. The genealogy library will have a librari­ an on hand to assist any seekers. Betty Carey will be the hostess Looking ahead. The local historical society will meet Thursday. Sept. 9. and the county genealogy society will meet Saturday, Sept. 11. In the meantime we have the Labor Day week­ end. followed closely by the start of classes for Lakewood Public Schools. There will be a benefit pancake breakfast on Labor Day. Monday. Sept. 6. at the Fellowship Kill at Central United Methodist Church. The beneficiary is to be Karl Klynstra. who is about to enter University of Michigan Hospital for a bone marrow transplant. One of his brothers has been deemed a match. He has a variety of leukemia, which usually come men 30 years older. He is 4], married with three young chil­ dren who go to school in Ionia. The family lives on their horse farm in Berlin Township on Peck Lake Road. He has worked for a Grand Rapids firm. On Sept. 15. the Lansing District Annual for United Methodist Women will convene at Central UMC. This In a golden opportunity for United Methodist Women members and pastors in Hastings. Nashville. Vermontville. Welcome Comers and Woodland to attend. It is rare for this event to occur anywhere west of Lansing. The highway may not yet be finished, but there are ample signs. Approaching from the west route via Manin Road off M-43. eastbound traffic has no impediments except a row of barrels. A simple left turn onto Fourth Avenue at the blinker light gets one to the right place. Traffic from the east can used the marked route onto Jordan Lake Avenue and then al the first comer turn left onto Fourth Street, which leads to the business district. A recent obituary for a lady in the Grand Rapids area listed her death at age 105. The story said she had lived in three different cen­ turies. A story of an accidental death near Lowell on Aug. 21 has local repercussions. Nathan Junglas was the grandson of Barbara (Shoemaker) Clark Ockerman. Thereby, he was a grandnephew of Lorraine Scheldt. Marlene McKinney and Mary Shoemaker. Portland native Kenneth Hinson. SO, of Lansing. d.ed Monday. Among his survivors is daughter S-indra Patrick of Hastings. The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will hold their first fall meeting Wednesday. Sept. 8. with a noon potluck luncheon. Officers for the coming year are Doris McCaui. president; Betty Carey, sec­ retary; Marcia Raffler. treasurer. In the after­ noon. programs will be planned for d*? coming year. There is a new look on a house or Tupper Lake Street, which is now the detour icute for M-50. The large two-story house, once the home of Bart and Elsie Gilliland, had its roof removed two weeks ago. That was the day before the heavy rains poured down. By then it had a tarp covering. Now there is a third story added with windows to the west, north and east. Mrs. Mary Vela has a new ramp on her house on Fourth Avenue, north On Laurel Drive, across from the new Lakewood Medical Center of Drs. Stuart and Swanton, along with physician's assistant Erica Schofield, is the new house being built for Dr. Gerald and Janet Licari. On Musgrove Highway there Is a new house wall under way on the for­ mer Jorgensen property well back from the road so it has a view of Augst Lake. Miles east between Shilton and Keefer roads is a drive to the north labeled Sebewa Ridge with one new house and prospects of more to come farther north on the drive. On Peddler Lake Road, west of Nash Highway, there is Morning Star Drive south with three new homes occu­ pied. Houses are being built on Brown Road near Barber Road and a new bouse has been built on Usbom Road south of Vedder. The ice cream social at the Berlin Center was well attended. They make good use of all their facilities with desserts served in the sanctuary, even before one found his other food. Tasty sandwiches, homemade ice cream, pie and cake plus beverages were in ample supply. The bloodmobile was in town on Monday. Chairwoman Marian Durkee had prepared big pots of tasty soup for those who gave a pint Carolyn Mayhew was in charge of the canteen. Other local volunteers work on the floor with registration, juice station and elsewhere. There were 71 presenters and 65 pints of blood col­ lected. The 86th Ger-Gariinger reunion was held at 1:20 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 11. in the dining room of First Congregational Church. After a bounti­ ful dinner, tte afternoon was spent in tracing our ancestry back to Gcrmasry and visiting. Relatives Iftended from*1 Lake Odessa. Vermontville. Nashville. Hastings. Lansing. Kalamazoo and Sun City. Ariz. We invite you to help us celebrate our 15th Anniversary Health Fair TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 • 2-7 p.m. FREE LOW COST ’Free Hearing Aid Cleaning* Free Asthma Screenings* "Allergy Skin Tests* (snail fee) *Free Blood Pressure Checks' BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT THE LASER PROCEDURES OUR PHYSICIANS DO FOR TREATMENT OF: “Nearsightedness* ‘Blemishes* ‘Boggy Eyelids NO APFOINTWm'NECESSAta : —CALL 945-8888 FOA DETAILS REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED ‘Wrinkles 'Snoring' doctors, including our nrw optometrist. Dr. Anne Hemmeke Also during this event... update your look at EYE FASHION TRUNK SHOW SPECIAL DISCOUNT AND SALE PRICING! Cheating church? Dear Annie: My siblings and 1 are worried that our mom is being asked to give more than a tithe of her income to her church. Please don't think we are looking for an inheritance. We have good jobs and don't need her money. Former parishioners have told us that Mom is being taken advantage of. She is beginning to sell her assets in order to pay her regular living expenses, even though she and our deceased father had good retirement plans. Her accountant, by the way, is also a member of her church. Is there anything we can do, or should we stand aside since it is her money? — Connecticut Children Dear Children: If Mom is enjoying good mental health and wishes to contribute more than one-tenth of her income, that is her busi­ ness. However, if it is affecting her ability to support herself, then it becomes your busi­ ness. Talk to Mom. and let her know about your concerns. Ask if she would like help with her finances, and check to see what percentage of her income is actually going to the church. If you believe her accountant is manipulating the situation, he needs to be reported to the state regulatory agency or the AICPA (aicpa.org). However, it is possible that Mom is selling her assets voluntarily in order to contribute more. The only way to find out is to ask her. Please don't waiL Tate the exam Dear Annie: I am at my computer giving some advice to "New Jersey." whose hus­ band’s family history puts him at high risk for prostate cancer, but he refuses to see a doctor because he is too embarrassed and doesn't want anyone touching him. That's too bad, because he can be sure the mortician is going to touch him - and soonu* than he thinks. This man knows be is showing symptoms, yet he does nothing. Thank you for telling him to look into information available through the American Cancer Society. Years ago, my husband was jfcqgnosed with Reticu­ lar cancer. Very little information was avail­ able to the public at the time. He had surgery, follow-ups and 12 years of office visits in order for this information to be compiled. Please tell "New Jersey" to have her husoand read this and think about his wife and family. If he cares about them, be will do whatever h necessary to stick around. — Lived Ttanugb It in Michigan Dear Michigan: Our readers were quite concerned about this man's willful disregard of his health and hoped he would change h*s mind soon. Here's one more: Dear Annie: I would like to say something to "New Jersey’s" husband: The only embar­ rassment you will suffer is when others find out you did nothing to protect your health. Your doctor visits are private, and member’ of your immediate family will know only that you are going in for a checkup. I also am at high risk of developing prostate cancer because both my grandfather and father died of iL My father fought the cancer for over seven years. During that time, I had many opportunities to tell him I loved him. He showed me many strengths by not quitting, denying or looking for false hope. 1 miss my father greatly, but his lessons are ingrained in me. At the age of 37,1 began regular prostate checks. I am now 45. A digital exam may be uncomfortable, but it is not painful. A PSA blood test is done along with all my other blood work. I am on the right track co discov­ er prostate cancer early enough to beat it if it comes knocking on my door. I want to tell him: Be strong, get yourself checked, and live life to the fullest. — A.M. Ax the ex Dear Annie: I have been engaged to "Jeff," a terrific man, for eight months. We both have been married before, and between the two of us, we have five children. The thing that really bothers me is that Jeff stays in touch with his ex-girlfriend. "Elaine," whom he dated on and off for several years after his divorce. He and Elaine had a tumul- Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. Domestic example tuous relationship and broke up six months before we meL The reason they couldn't suy together is because she could not deal with his children. Jeff and I recently bought a house together. 1 have no reason to distrust him, but I cannot get over the fact that he still talks to Elaine, even though Fve told him how I feel. He tells me he will eventually phase her out. but he doesn't want to make an enemy of her. Also, her parents are his clients. I know that Jeff hates to hurt people, and Elaine was terribly upset when she learned of our engagement. 1 don't want to be a jealous shrew, but I have a hard time knowing my future husband stays in touch with a woman he slept with. Jeff has been nothing but wonderful, blu­ est and supportive in all other areas, and I don't want to make a mountain out of a mole­ hill, but this weighs on my mind. Every time the phone rings, I wonder if it's Elaine. Is it unreasonable to ask him to stop speaking to her? - Morristown. NJ. Dear Morristown: It is not unreasonable, but it is unwise. How often does Jeff speak to Elaine? If it's more than once a week, you can ask him to cut back, but otherwise, leave it alone. You say he is honest and you trust him. plus there are business reasons for remaining cordial. Let Jeff cut the cord his own way. He will appreciate your confidence in him. Dear Annie: I am planning to marry "Bob" next year. His family is quite wealthy, and mine is not We don't want a lavish wedding. Something simple, yet memorable. My par­ Dear Annie: For the last eight months, my 21-year-old daughter has been dating a dead­ beat who physically and verbally abuses htt 1 have tried to reason with her. but she refus­ es to lesve him. When I asked how she conld tolerate such poor treatment, she said it was­ n't a big deal, since 'Daddy is the same way with you. He swears and calls you all sons of names.' Her reply broke my heart. 1 am angry with my husband for subjecting our family to such treatment and at myself for not leaving him before his poison infected our daughter. Please, parents, treat each other with respect and dignity. Children need Io see how a decent, good spouse behaves. Mothers need to show their daughters that they deserve to be treated well. This will help protect them from destructive relationships. - Regretful in Canada Dear Regretful: You've said a mouthful. Children leant by example, and the most influential ones are those they see st home. Parents, if this is you. shape up. and Mom, give your daughter the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 1-800799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233). just in case. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landen column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Aaaie't Mailbox, and read features by other Creston Syndicate writen and cartoonists, visit the Creston Syndicate Web page at wwwxreafors.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. OtUT BMMML OUT MM. OtMT NR. BATTUE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YAHKEES He/p boost Yanbsos to pioyoffs! See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Broom Stadium • WWVJMttfKmkfMlMLCMI • MMJBV PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special aasaaamant roti ooveeng al proporttoe within toa OAK DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 04-1 tenaMtod by tot proposed road project tea been Ned in tte Office ol tte Townahip Clerti for pubic examination Tte aseesament rol tea teen prepared lor the purpose of assessing coots ol the project within the atoreaaid special aaaaavnont dtatrtd as to more particutorty shown on plans on Re wih the Township Ctorit al tos Township Hal, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment to in the total amount of $42,000.12. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that toe Moeawnent against each parcel al land within aid District to such rot­ ative portion ol toe whole sum levied against al parcels of land In said District as toe bene* to such parcel tears to toe total banoR to al paroeto of tend In said District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordance w» Ad No. 162 of toe Pubic Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing In toe spoda» nsersment prooaadtogs to required in order to appeal the amount of too apodal asossemont to too Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in totorooL or tw or ter agent may appear In person at the hearing to protest too special assessment or atel bo pormtitod to Ro al or before too hearing his or her protest by better and hto or her personal sppearanro shal not bo required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board wR meet al too PtetevRe Townsho HM, 1C115 South Norris Road, within too Towntoip. on Wodnoodoy. September 8. 2004, at 700 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing toe apodal aesrooment rol and tearing any objec­ tions thereto. The rol may bo examined at the office of the Township Ctortt during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the tearing and may further bo roaminad at toe tearing. Any person objecting to too eseeeement rd shal No his objection thr.eto In writing arito the Township Cterk before the doos of the tearing or within such otter time r, the Township Board may grant PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that If a apodal assessment is confirmed at or blowing too above pubic hearing the owner or ar.y person having an interest in ths real property apodaly assessed may No a written appeal of too special assessment with too State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the apodal assessment rd I tool apodal assessment was protested at the above announced tearing to be tetd for the purpose of review­ ing the special assessment rd. hearing any objections to the rd, and considering confirmation of too rd. Pramevile Township wN provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services. ouch as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the tear­ ing. Io ndrviduais with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the PtertevRe Township Clerk. Individuals with (Usabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services shout! contact toe PrainevWie Township Clerk. ------ «----- - XH.l - 4- J—1 normajoan iwcnoro, uiani rrairwviiro lownsnip 10115 South Norris Rood Dotton, Michigan 49046 269-945-9554 i Team Card Sets Sept 3rd, Regutar Seeeon Ends Sept 8 ! (269)623-2664 00634270 ! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - Page 9 TUJAX PIZZA Oownloan Mon • S2M201 NOW OPEN TUESPAY - SATVUAY The Yankee Springs Store, 269-792-6555 Cana Tutt the tut! 710 W. Cherry Wayland. Ml 49348 Fax:269-792-0755 FF Any Large SEAFOOD PIZZA Yankee Springs Township 20__ 70__ 70 Heavenly, TUJAX TAVERN 269-623-&310 « Downtown Delton Heavenly... IflfBFZ Look who's seventy! Sfoue- ^Pon, Sfissie. Carson, lKi^o, ^Dena, <dTo»i fi Sunstone 70 70 By Joyce Welnbrecht -- • <>»*•'-.------- ~ Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 70 Happy The Yankee Springs Store Wallace Watson worked as a fanner, along with other professions. He was a pioneer (mer­ chant in a general store in the late 1880s. This store was located in a pan of the Mansion House which was still standing and usable despite the passing of time. The rest of the Mansion House, once an important stage stop and hotel in Yankee Springs, operated by William “Yankee Bill" Lewis, had fallen into ruins and was just a pile of logs by 1889. One upright, with a log lean to was usable and Wallace W. Watson and his family used it for a store and a home. The lean-to was fitted with counters and shelving to hold the merchandise in the store. The supplies for the store were bought by Watson from Isaac Keeler, who was a pioneer merchant in Middleville. Mr. Keeler shared his knowledge of how to manage a country store with Mr. Watson. He taught him to keep a day book, plus a ledger for credit transac­ tions. Most of the packaged good were sold in bulk. There was black strap molasses and 70 other types of molasses, barrels of flour, sev­ eral grades of sugar ranging from light to dark brown. Candy was the stick kind and hore­ hound and licorice, as well as cough drops containing anise. Tea came in chests packaged in China very carefully to preserve it against moisture in shipping. There were clay pipes made in Ireland, which sold for one penny each. They came in packages of 100 pipes for 60 cents and were often given as a premium with chewing tobacco such as Corn Dake. Gold Block or Peerless. Tobacco pouches were often handmade out of animal hides, usually deerskin. The store carried unbleached muslin, cali­ cos, ginghams and percales for the making of sunbonnets and dresses. Wallace W. Watson kept store in the Yankee Spring store for one season. He then sold his farm utensils, tools and livestock, disposed of his farm, selling it to Ben Norris. In 1890 the 70 70 5 Birthday Watson family moved to Parmelee in Thomapple Township where be again became a storekeeper. He managed two farms where he raised livestock and crops. In July of 1893 Joseph Burpee bought the store from Elan Springer. In 1894 atorr was bought by Allie and Richard Burpee Williams from Joseph M. Burpee and they in tum sold it to Herman Leavitt in 1906. Mr. Leavett then sold the store to Richard and Bell Thomason in 1919. The store burned to the ground sometime shortly after that 1-800-237-2379 Source: Barry County History 1985 and The Watson family of Barry County. 108 E. State St. Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS 269-948-7730 Bob Piddnaon (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice erssm sandwiches - wraps - soups and aalada ORDINANCE No. 385 “ live Music - An Ordinance to Amend Subsection (M) of Section 38 PmNMurtAria of Article It Conduct to Bads, of Chapter 58 Parta and Rerreatinn of the Heatings Code of 1988, as Amended. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 385 is avaiteble for inspection al the City Clerk's Office, City Hal, 201 E. State Strert. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance wffi take effect and win be in fun k>cc *nm the date of i*s publication in the Hastings Bomar pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Jaaperee, second by Townsend that Ordinance No. 385 bo adopted. Yeas: Jasperoe. Mcfntyro. Townsend, Tubbs, Bowers. Cytxrtski, Hawtons and May Bl ---H ---rrays. None Absent: Bteam I, Thomas E. Emery, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 23rd day of August 2004 is available at the City Clerk's Office. Thomae E. Emery Ctty Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER T0WN8MP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MORGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland wM hold a pubic hearing on Wednesday, September 15. 2004, at the Rutland Charter Township Hal, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 730 p.m., as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. • PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed Items to be considered al this pubic hearing Include the foltowing. in summary: 1. Consideration of the rezoning of land in Section 13 by TDD LLC., from the AC-4" Commercial Industrial District to the AC-2 O Community Business District. The subject property is located at 1505 W. Green Street and consists of approximately 3.1 acres. Parcel No. 0813-013-627-00. 2. Site Plan Review request of Pandl Development IV. lor a property at 1500 West M 43 Highway, in Section 13. The property is currently zoned C-2. 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the pubic hearing. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be sub­ mitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at ths Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml 49056, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said pubic hearing. Al materials relating to these requests may be examined at Township Hal during normal business hours or at the pubic hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2K3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2481 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 ______________________ Telephone: (289)948-2194 wsmoos Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST RAIL PRQPUCT 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly IS Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed-Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM 5J7S 6.000 5.625 5.750 5.125 5250 5000 5375 4.500 POINTS AM poo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 5 934 6 041 5 703 5-111 5222 5340 5.114 7411 6363 Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 AJnlacflWrtnrfl’MW AmmI Pen«na«'RMa(AP*)>*taMrfonitoanoMoT $100,000 aulm follow* Mr fiudb«Md<m360n«ttoypuymamof$39IJ4.30yTfi»»4 bnrtckly payment* bamd <m 63 J brw«kly payment* of $2W 67 20 yt ftud baaad on 240 monbly payment. of $644 97.20 yt fixed btwaaUy bawd m *49 bmaakiy p.ymrwi of $35104 I $ yr. fixed baaed ee ISOnmfidy paynMaaaf$797J2.1 5 yr (had btwaNdy baaad oa345braacUyfiaywM><rf$4t>2J| 7 yr balloon baaed on *4 mcet&iy paynMx of $336 U wWi final payment <4 $0.401 96 3 yr ARM baaed on 360 moaUriy payaMBM of $35461 far We fim 36 owMto. War the payment* art taratoe I yr ARM baaed on 360 monBtfy paymcaai of $30626 far the firn 12 month*, tten paymcM* art variable Immortalize vour Pet •r FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer serv­ ice. We arc currently looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. This "hands on" position is responsible for building, equipment and grounds maintenance for multiple locations. Supervises the duties of general maintenance personnel. Plans major repair and remodeling projects. Makes minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs. Negotiates service coniracls and lease agreements. Maintains records on PC program We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. With a Beautiful Oil Painted Pet Portrait s Stan Snyder Bring your Pet or Photos to my Booth at the Hasting* Summerfast - Aug. 27, 20 k 29 Q,u«im> oa 2M.MS-I771 w MUI MfetkaaCaaLmm Apply al the Human Resources Department 150 W. Court St Hastings. Ml 49058 �Pag* '0 - Thursday. August 28. 2004 - Ths Hastings Banner HASTINGS FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Saxons want to change their image in the Gold As much as they want to win football games, the Saxons want to earn respect in the O-K Gold this fall. That means reversing the trend of the last two seasons under head coach Kyle DeHorn, in which the Saxons have just one win over the first-year team from Holland Christian. It’s not an O-K Gold clash, but the first chance the Saxons have to start gaining respect is during the annual season opener with Lakewood this Friday night on the road. The top returning squad on the Saxon team has to be the defensive backfield, which includes seniors Tyler files and Brandon line is young, and there will be many new players working behind them han Hing the ball. Seniors Smith and Edwards will have to lend what experience they have to teammates Branden Curtis, Jack Hoke, Scott White, and Morehouse on the offensive front line. Looking to make things happen with the football are newcomers Ashtin King at quar­ terback. Matt Donnini at running back, and Sutfin at fullback. Senior Josh Maurer and junior DJ Falconer find themselves at the split end position on offense. Davis and junior Chris Timmerman hold down the tight end Johnson. Returning defensive linemen like seniors David Smith. Joel Maiville, and Kevin Davr will have to do a lot of work up front to keep Jiles and Johnson from doing too much work spots on O. Hastings’ league season begins in week two, Thursday Sept. 2. at home against Middleville. It's a tough test right off the bat for the Saxons. Middleville returns it’s lead­ ing rusher and receiver from a year ago, and the Trojan offense is working with an experi­ enced offensive line. down field. The Saxons lost some valuable linebackers to graduation last spring, and newcomers like senior Brandon Sutfin and Mike Morehouse will need to get into the swing of things quickly. The biggest question marks for the Saxons are probably on offense, where the offensive DeHom said he expects Middleville and Byron Center to be the lop two teams in the Gold this fall. South Christian and Caledonia shouldn’t be too far behind the Bulldogs and Trojans, if they are behind them at all. The 2004 Hastings varsity football team. Team members are, front from left, Tyler Jiles. Brendon Sutfin. David Smith. Josh Maurer. Brandon Johnson, Kevin Davis, Jeremy Cuddahee, Rusty Burgdorf, second row, Chris Edwards. Jesse Lemon. Kyle Girrbach. Chris Timmerman, DJ Falconer, Brandon Curtis. Jackson Hoke, third row, Jim Bennett. Mike Morehouse. Garred Walker, Bred Hayes. Neil Moore, Scon White. Matt Donnini, Ashtin King, fourth row. manager Jeff Todd. Ken Shellington, Jesse Weis. Andrew Rhoades. Ben Zaccarelli. Josh Smith, Joel Maiville. back, coach Marsh Evans, coach Wilson, coach Matt Armstrong, head coach Kyle DeHom, coach Tom Warner, coach Pat Colson, coach Jack Hebert, and coach Brian Donnini. New team looks to build a solid swimming tradition at Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thursday before practices for the 2004 varsity girls’ swimming season began, new Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings coach Carl Schoessel held a meeting for the girls’ from Middleville. The following afternoon, he held one for the girls from Hastings. He said that would be the final time the girls from the two schools would meet sepa­ rately. The Trojans and Saxons form one team now. The Hastings girls are happy to have enough swimmers and divers for a full team. The Trojan girls are happy to have a full size pool to practice in and host “home’’ meets. Schoessel knows that this is just a begin­ ning. He’ won a state boys’ swimming title in the past, but knows it’s unrealistic to expect anything like that from this inexperienced group. This will be just the third season since TK revived its swimming program, and for the first year there was no diving. Completely giving away all the diving points cost the Trojans dearly in that first sea­ son. Schoessel now has eight divers on his early season roster, and Trojan diving coach Joe Pellerito will remain with the team along with assistant coach Wendy McGillicuddy. The team has seven seniors to try and help steer their teammates in the right direction. The Hastings seniors are Amanda Keeler, Kristin Pufpaff, and Nicole Quada. TK sen­ iors are Alicia Buchanan, Sunday Matousek, Rachel Steorts. and Heidi Warner. Schoessel said that these girls have an excellent attitude and work ethic, and more than anything tie hopes this team will help start a strong swimming and diving tradition. The season begins Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Plainwell High School. The first home match in Hastings will be Monday, Sept. 13, against Otsego. The 2004 Thomapple Kellogg I Hastings Co-op varsity swim team. Team members are. in alphabetical order, Lauren Azevedo, Jena Biship, Whitley Bremer, Jasmine Brown, Alicia Buchanan, Lee Christensen, Erin Fluke, Kelly Frame, Lauren Hartman, Tessa Kamp, Amanda Keeler, Sunday Matousek, Alexa McClain, Kristin Pufpaff, Nicole Quada, Hillary Ranguette, Kayla Romanack, Tara Schoessel, Chelsea Standler, Rachel Steorts, Chelsey Strumberger, Kristi Tolger, Amber VanDerMeer, Jamie VanDongen, Marissa VanWingen, Molly Wallace, Heidi Warner, and Mindy Warner, team managers Sara Chavez and Kate Hansen, head coach Carl Schoessel, diving coach Joe Pellerito, assistant coach Wendy McGillicuddy, and volumteer assistant coach Megan McGMtouddy. Saxons have a new coach, but return thirteen seniors . by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everyone involved with the Hastings varsi­ ty boys’ soccer team is excited about the tilings that could happen this year. Excitement is a word that fits perfectly with the demeanor of the Saxons’ first-year head coach Brian Roderick. He said he is “looking very much forward to my first of many years at Hastings High School as varsity coach.” While the coach doesn’t have any high school varsity experience, the players are full of it. Led by senior goalkeeper Scott Allerding, senior forwards Andrew Vincent, Jacob Elliott, and Aaron Fortier, defender Chad Girrbach, and junior midfielder Brian McKeough the Saxons are expecting to be near the top of the O-K Gold standings by the end of the fall. A couple of key newcomers are senior defender Newsted and freshman forward See SOCCER, page 11 The 2004 Hastings varsity boys' soccer team. Team members are, front from left. Dan Hoffman. Steve HoMster, Alex Kimball, Kyle White, Tim Newstead. Scott Allerding, Brian McKeough, Joey Gibson. Brandon Schwartz, Josh Johnston, Aaron Fortier, back, coach Brian Roderick, Max Meyers. Chad Girrbach, Dan Dimond, Travis Kirby, Jake Eliott. Andrew Vincent, and Stephen Tolger. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 26. 2004 - Page 11 The 2004 Hastings varsity boys' golf team. (Photo courtesy White's Photography) Saxon golf team rebuilding like everyone else in Gold The Hastings Boys Golf Team graduated four senior letter winners from last year’s eighth place OK-Gold team. Returning lettermen this year are senior captain. Andy Griggs, and juniors Justin Kral. Alex McMillan and Steve Peurach. Also pos­ sibly seeing playing time on the varsity are senior Tim AspinaJl. a new addition to the team, juniors Doug Ferrall, Austin Hurless, and Michael McPhillips, sophomores Derek Thurman and Erich Iberle, and freshman Jon Peurach. Early indications are that the team will need to steadily improve to be competitive in the OK-Gold. Byron Center will have a strong team and Caledonia. South Christian, and Holland Christian could also be very good. Most of the top golfers from last year’s OK-Gold teams graduated, and it is expected to take several weeks into the league season to really see which teams have put together the best new lineup. The Saxons first conference meet was Wednesday night at Hastings Country Club against Middleville. Their next action is Sept. 1 in another home conference contest, this time against Wyoming Park. Hastings has 27 golfers out for the varsity and JV teams and it will be a challenge for coaches Brace Krueger and Stan Kirkendall to find playing time for as many as possible while attempting to field competitive lineups. With only three seniors total on the squad this is definitely a year to develop for the future. Last Thursday, in their third match of the season, the Saxons finished tied for 17th at the Gull Lake Invitational. The Saxons were led by Griggs and Kral. They both shot an 83. McMillan was next with an 87. and Steve Peurach added an 89 for a team total of 342. The 2004 Hastings varsity boys' and girts' cross country teams. Team members are, front from left, Danielle Hodges, Tyler Lancaster, Jordan Kimble. Betsy Acker back. AJ. Singteterry, Jesse Elwood. Jared Ford. Ryan Bosma. and Kathlyn Rounds. (Missing from photo are Keeton Rose and coach Paul Fulmer.) Numbers too low, and times too high for Hastings cross While many of the cross country teams in the O-K Gold continue to flourish. Hastings head coach Paul Fulmer is having a tough time finding students that want to ran at Hastings. There are just enough boys out this season to produce a team score, and the girls’ team only has three athletes. “It’s a little smaller than in the past." said Fulmer. “1 don’t know if pay-to-play has any­ thing to do with it, but it’s been tough finding kids to run at Hastings the past couple ye; x." The boys’ team is led by returning seniors Jared Ford and Jordan Kimble, ar well as sophomore AJ Singleterry. Joining those three this year will be Tyler Lancaster. Jesse Ellwood, Keeton Rose, and Ryan Bosma. The girls team has just one returnee. Danielle Hodges. The other two runners. Kathlyn Rounds and Betsy Acker, were bas­ ketball players last fall. The early season races will be used more for training than anything else. “We’re tying to get the kids into shape." said Fulmer. They didn’t do a lot oi exercise or running during the summer, but they’re working hard and hanging in there." The Saxons will test themselves this Saturday during the Summerfest Run in Hastings. Competition begins next Wednesday when the Saxons visit Lakewood. Conference races begin the following Wednesday at Holland Christian with the O­ K Gold grade level meet. The firv league dual is Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Breuer Park. The league looks tough once again with teams from Middleville. South Chris an. and Wayland looking to lead the ladi< s’ side. South Christian and Holland Christian expect to lead the boys race by the end of the year. Hasting*: docs not host a home r «eet this season. SOCCER, continued from page 10-------- Hooting and hollering for Hastings The 2004 Hastings varsity sideline cheer squad. Team members are. front from left, Jaymee Campbell, Ashley Downing. Erin Bara, Devon Borror, Toehia ONn, Kristin Williams, middle, Krista Goodenough, Krista Fenstemaker, Mari Garza, Tasia Thompson, Kim VanNocker, Brittney Wescott, back Beth Lynch, Amanda Anderson, Rene Winegar, Coach Amy Hubbell, Cassie Shepler, Jackie Siska, and Rachel Smith. Missing from photo is Amanda Sink. (Photo courtesey of White's Photography) Stephen Tolger. In total, there are 13 returning seniors on the team. Vincent, Fortier, and Elliott make up a very strong front line. Girrbach will do his best to lead what is a newly configured defensive unit. The Saxons don’t only have experience coming up though the program ranks togeth­ er. They’ve been in action away from the school as well. Allerding, Vincent, McKeough. Elliott, Girrbach, Fortier, Dan Dimond, Steve Hollister. Dan Hoffman, and Newsted combined to take the title this sum­ mer in the varsity division of the Caledonia 6on-6 league. The Saxons were 6-7-4 last year, and to r.xake the move into the top of the O-K G)ld standings they’H have to have some of their best games against top teams like Holland Christian. South Christian, Wyoming Park, and Byron Center. Those few players who didn’t have a lot of experience with this varsity group, p^t plenty of time with the team Tuesday night, as tlie Saxons opened the season with a 2-2 tie at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. GRCC took the early lead with two goals in the first 26 minutes of the game, but the Saxons had lost any first game jitters by the time the second half rolled around. “We cam on strong and dominated the entire second half," said Roderick Fortier made the score 2-1 in favor of the Cougars with a goal off an assist from McKeough. Elliott then knotted the score for Hastings on a goal off a pass from F irtier. The teams battled through two extra over­ time sessions of 10 minutes apiece, before ending the contest in a tie. The Saxons’ next contest is a home game against a tough team from Marshall tonight. Hastings will then host Grand Rapids Baptist on Tuesday. �Pag* 12 - Thunday. AuguM 26.2004 - Tha Haaangs Banner HASTINGS FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Hastings tennis has familiar faces in new places Hastings vanity girts’ tennis leant has seven returning letter winner, this fall, bet moat of them find themselves in a new spot in Thursday, will be at the Byron Center Insttational Saturday, visit Otsego Monday, risen will host league match number two next Wednesday against Wyoming Park. Saturday at the Allegan Invitabonal the Saxons came away with four team points. At first singles. Ingle fell in her first match against Stevensville-Lakeshore, but then earned two points by defeating Allegan's number one 6-0, 6-0. In her third match she bested Loy Norrix's top player by the same scores, 6-0.6-0. Al fourth singles. Anna Lawrence won iter opening round match with a tough two-set win, 7-5, 7-6(3), against Stevensville- the line-up. The best thing for the Saxons it that the sophomore moving into the fust singles flight, is a solid number one to lead the team. Amy Ingle finished her freshman season as an all-conference player at second singles, and is malting the move up to the toughest spot in the line-up Saxon coach Rich Pohja thinks she's ready. Questions come in the rest of the flights, where some returnees are making big jumps up the ladder. Senior Whitney Johnson has earned the second singles spot after making some big strides forward in her game since playing sec­ ond doubles last year. Junior Kayla Ellsworth and senior Anna Lawrence are battling it out for the third and fourth singles posts. The both posses the skills that can lead to success on die lower singles flights. "Both are as hard a workers on the court as you can find." said Pohja. “Ground strokes and hustle are their mainstay." Seniors Allison Cooney and Chnsty Pohja have improved their important net game on the doubles side as well as their ground strokes and are trying to make a tough transi­ tion up to the number one doubles spot. At second doubles. Nicole Noviskey and Courtney Barnard, both settlors, return Io give die Saxons some much needed experience. Mariah Bachert, Chelsie Passmore. Monica Treadwell. Jennifer Johnston, and Jessica The 2004 Hastings varsity girts' tennis team. Team members are. front from left. Emily Benningfield. Kristina Dobbin, Allison Cooney, Nicole Novinskey, Breanna Girrbach, Amber Pontius, middle row, Hannah Case, Kayla Ellsworth, Amy Ingle. Anna Lawrence, Katie McKinney, Monica Treadwell, Amy Kidder, back, coach Andrew Haines. Laura Winegar, Jessica Slater, Jenny Johnston, Chelsie Passmore, Courtney Barnard, Whitney Johnson, Christy Pohja. and head coach Rich Pohja. Slater are all expected to see time at the third or fourth doubles spots. They have all improved their games, and will push the oth­ ers above them to improve or move over, said coach Pohja. Pohja said that Holland Christian has to be the favorite to take the O-K Gold title this fall, the Saxons are hoping to improve on their record of 1-6 in the league a year ago to place in the top half. The conference season began Wednesday afternoon when the Saxons hosted Middleville. It was just the start of a very busy week before the Labor Day holiday for Hastings. The Saxons visit Lakewood Lakeshore. Hastings' fourth doubles team of Jessica Slater and Jennifer Johnston captured a point by besting Stevensville-Lakeshore by the scores of 7-5.6-1. The duo then fell in its final match in three sets to Loy Norrix. 2-6.6-4,6­ 1 The wins were the first of the season for the Saxons. Last Wednesday. Aug. 18. the Saxon ladies hosted Gull Lake in the opening match of the season and fell 8-0. At first singles. Ingle was bested 6-3,6-1. The fourth doubles team of Johnston and Slater lost a close three set match by the scores of 6-2.2-6.6-2. On Thursday, the team traveled to Battle Creek Lakeview and was soundly put down by the score of 8-0. The closest score of the afternoon was Ingle's straight set 6-4,6-3 loss at number one singles. Lakewood tops Saxon eagers in a sloppy starter by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Many veteran coaches like to say, Ma wins a win", especially after a sloppy season opener. That’s not how first-year Lakewood head girts’ basketball coach Kate Prominski looks at it “I think I’m different," said Prominski. “I guess it’s out first game out and I have to put it in perspective, but we need to play better than that - bottom line.*' Prominski's Vikings topped Hastings Tuesday in the season opener for both teams, 35-34. It shouldn’t have been that close. Hastings junior Brooklyn Pierce drained a running three at the buzzer to make it a one-point final. Lakewood had 27 offensive rebounds in the game. With the score knotted at zero, as the open­ ing minutes of the first quarter wound down. Lakewood had a possession in which they had five shots at the basket and came up empty. Soon after. Viking senior guard Rachel King was able to put back an offensive rebound to give Lakewood a 2-0 lead. Lakewood led 6-4 at the end of the first quarter. “If we would have made 75-percent of our shots in the paint, we would have beat them by 20," said Prominski. “It could have been first game jitters. I just hope they’re gone, because we’re going to need to be a whole lot better than that to compete in our confer­ ence." The small Hastings squad has been work­ ing in the preseason on its boxing-out skills, but they’re going to have to keep working. “We've been doing this Michigan State drill and working on it in practice." said Poirier. “I guess I’ll have to tell them that yes, we’ll be doing it again." Hastings was happy just to be down one. 15-14, at the half after seeing Lakewood get all those second chances. Hastings was led by Amber Peck who tossed in 12 pomu.-. Pierce added ten. “We’re so much better." Hastings coach Tina Poirier said, comparing her team to last year’s Saxon squad. "We’re quicker, with bet­ ter shooters. We didn’t show it tonight with 14 points in the first half. I think that was first Lakewood junior Stevie Spetoskey sails through the lane for a shot in the middle of three Hastings defenders in the first half of Tuesday's season opener at LHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) game jitters.” The Saxons took the lead with the first bas­ ket of the second half, when Abbey McKeough scored off a nice assist from Pierce. “Abbey McKeough. she did a great job," said Poirier. “She was nervous before the game, thinking ’Oh my gosh. I’m gonna start. I didn’t start on JV.’" The game stayed close throughout, with Lakewood taking the lead back with 1:30 ieft in the third quarter. 22-21, on a bucket by Morgan Pennington. It was the start of a six point Lakewood run, but Saxon senior guard Bethany Gieseler put an end to that with a three-pointer with 1.6 seconds left in the peri­ od. Lakewood never relinquished its lead in the fourth quarter. The Vikings were led by junior guard Stevie Spetoskey, who tossed in seven points. King had six. and Jessica Johnson and Toni Hazel each added five. Prominski didn’t want to be too hard on her girts for their tough offensive night. “Maybe I’m being a little negative," said Prominski. “but I’ve seen what they can do." As for any first game jitters of her own, the former Rockford High School stand-out said, “1 guess I was a little nervous, but I felt most­ ly confidence. Now, maybe. I’ll be a little more nervous for the second game." The second game of the season for Lakewood isn’t until next Tuesday when it takes a trip to Eaton Rapids. Hartings will play game number two tonight at home against Ionia. Game time is 7 p.m. A! right: Hastings junior Brooklyn Pierce fights to get around Lakewood junior Morgan Pennington in the third quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings coach likes team’s competitive spirit this season The 2004 Hastings varsity girls' basketball team. Team members are, from left, Amber Peck, Jaime Fisher, Dana Shilling, Kelsey Howell, Hilda Sjoboe, Jodi Jolley, Jamie VanBoven, Abbey McKeough, Brooklyn Pierce, Katie Kendall, Natalie Pennington, Kati Dakin, Bethar./ Gieseler, and in the back, head coach Tina Poirier. The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team was looking to get out to its first win quickly and build some confidence, at Lakewood Tuesday night. The Saxons fell 36-35, but showed flashes of what head coach Tina Poirier is excited Saxon senior Jaime Fisher, left, and Lakewood sophomore Sylvia Welch (33), help Hastings’ Kati Dakin off the floor after one of many big collisions in Tuesday's Viking victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) about this season. “We have quicker players, and more com­ petitive players." said Poirier. Hastings returns senior guard Amber Peck, junior guard Brooklyn Pierce, and junior post player Jamie VanBoven. What the Saxons don’t have a lot of is size. VanBoven. juniors Jodi Jolley and Abbey McKeough. and senior Kelsey Howell will have to figure out quickly how to deal with bigger bodies down low. Around the perimeter. Peck and Pierce have some solid newcomers, such as sopho­ more forward Dana Schilling and junior guard Natalie Pennington. With the addition of a handful of juniors and the sophomore Shilling. Poirier feels much more comfortable with her bench than she did a year ago. Almost all the Saxons got into the game Tuesday at Lakewood. Poirier isn't expecting miracles after the team went 1-20 in l«er first season as head coach. "We are looking to compete in the confer­ ence and surprise some teams," said Poirier. The Saxons aren't likely to compete with teams from South Christian and Wayland, which should be tough as usual in the league, along with the likes of Byron Center and Wyoming Park. The Saxons' next chance to get their first victory of the season comes tonight in the home opener against Ionia. Hastings will be home again next Monday when it plays host to Grand Rapids Catholic Central. �2004 - Pago 13 DK and TK runners their started season at Wayland Invitational Saturday morning by Brett Bremer three finishers. Another all-state freshman, who is now a sophomore, the Wildcats’ Jessica Armstrong was first across the finish line in 19:43.85. Allegan’s Sam Drency was second in 2007.13, and then Wayland’s Sarah Brewer third in 2103.18. In the boys’ meet, Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg tied with 181 points, and the Panthers took the sixth place spot overall to the Trojans' seventh thanks to their sixth run­ ner, senior Rex Fetterley, who was 49th over­ Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls* cross country team was edged by conference foe Wayland, by one point, for second place at the season opening Wayland Invitational Saturday. Wayland was without one of it’s top three runners, Diedra Prescott, while the Trojans were missing all-state sophomore Rebecca Winchester, who hopes to return to the line-up soon. Lowell took the top spot Saturday with 37 points, followed by Wayland with 65. and TK with 66. Grand Rapids Northview finished fourth with 75 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 121, Byron Center 171, Hopkins 212, Lawton 229, and Creston 241. It was the first meet of the season for both the TK Trojans and the Delton Kellogg Panthers. Delton was led by a 12th place fin­ ish from junior Marissa Ingle, who crossed the finish line in 22:26. Behind Ingle were four seniors for Delton. The Panthers’ top five runners are all in their third season of varsity cross country. Kristen Wilfinger was the second DK lady in, with a 16th place finish at 22:39. Whitney Knollenberg was next in 18th at 22:43. Also adding to the Delton score were Nikki Bechtel who was 44th in 25:27, and Chelsea Stephens who was 48th in 26:08. TK was led by Chancy Robinson, who fin­ ished eighth overall in 22.02. Right behind her in tenth was Natalie Hoag with a time of 22:20. Kaleigh Page was 13th in 22:33, Kersta Gustafson 20th in 2304, and Sarah Hawkins 22nd in 2306. With Winchester on the sidelines cheering her teammates. Wayland had two of the tup all in 20:43. The Panther boys did a good job of prowl­ ing the course in packs. Senior Andrew Ouding was the first Delton boy across the finish line, with a time of 18:55. Dan Roberts, a sophomore, was just three seconds behind him in 24th place. Fetterley brought up the rear of a fourPanther pack, which included freshman Zac Swank, senior Tom Sigler, and sophomore Justin Durbin. Swank was 46th in 20:25, Sigler 47th in 20:29. and Durbin 48th in 20:42. With the first race, Trojan head coach Tammy Benjamin was just finding out what she has with many of her runners on the boys’ Delton senior Chelsea Stephens makes her way down a straight away Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) side. “Currently we have 15 boys on the team, but we lack racing experience.” said Benjamin. Tim Wilson led the way for TK with a time of 18:56, in 22nd place overall. Ethan Fuller was second across the line in 29th plac* at 19:23, just ahead of Keith Winchester in 36th at 19.33. Also contributing to the Trojan score were Mike Berryman, who was 41sl in 20.02, and Man Miller, who was 55th in 21:14. “I expect all of these guys to make big • New football field at Maple Vally High School will host first Friday night contest by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It will be a whole new ballgame, or at least a whole new bail field, this Friday night when the Maple Valley Lions take on PewamoWestphalia for their first home football game of the season. Friday’s game will be the first ever played on the new athletic field behind Maple Valley . School. Prior to the 7 p.m. kick-off. around 6:45 p.m., there will be an informal ribbon cutting ceremony for the new concession stand and restroom facility, which was completed this week. Maple Valley High School Athletic Director Mike Sparks said that during the cer­ emony he plans to recognize both the band and athletic boosters for their efforts to raise z funds for the new facility. “We’ve also invited Clark Volz (the former superintendent of Maple Valley Schools) and the previous head coaches to attend the game. Watson and Lenz can’t make it because they will be out of town, but we’re hoping the oth­ ers will be there,” said Sparks. Sparks added that the American Legion, which donated the flagpole for the athletic field will also be on hand for a flag raising ceremony. “We’ve used the field, bleachers and lights for track events but this will be the first foot­ ball game behind the high school. It’s going to be like night and day," said Sparks. “The stadium seats about 1.000 people, 550 on the home side and approximately 400 on the vis­ itors side. In the future we plan to add seating for up to 500 more people. “Essentially, the building will serve as a concession stand for the band boosters and the athletic boosters will have a ‘spirit shop,’ where they will sell Maple Valley apparel and other spirit items,” said Sparks of the new concession stand/restroom facility. "The whole program has been partially subsidized by the ‘Buy-A-Brick’ campaign. Chamber golf outing raises nearly 12 thousand dollars which is an ongoing fund-raiser. It has gener­ ated upwards of $25,000 so far," said Sparks. “We’re hoping that this will be a long-term fund-raising project. We hope to have the trib­ ute wall completed prior to Friday’s game. We have a first class facility because of those who contributed to the program. “I hope that people who come to the game will see the names on the wall and say, ‘Wow. How can I do that?*” he added. Sparks said besMtt>more seating, school administrators also would like to add team and official rooms. “We still don’t have locker rooms with out­ side entrances at the high school, but this u already much better than what we had at Fuller Field. There were no locker rooms or showers at the elementary school.’’ “I’d like to thani- all the people who have helped with this project in various ways. There were a number of people who stepped up and took the initiative to get things start­ ed,” said Sparks, adding. “When this project began it was a bit of a hot topic because of the history of the field at Fuller. But my experi­ ence has been a very positive one for both communities and the kids.” Sparks noted that both Nashville and Vermontville Emergency Medical Services would be on hand at home games and Nashville police officers, who had provided security for home games when they were held at Fuller Field in Nashville, which is Barry County, have been deputized by the Eaton Delton's Dan Roberts, fromoft. Andrew Ouding, and Tom Sigler stick together earty on in their race at the Waytandnvrtational Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) improvements as the season professes,” said Elenjamin. Wayland took the top spot in tb boys' race with a score of 51. followed by Nrthview 62, the first-year team from Forest ills Eastern 71. Lowell 96, Byron Center 63, Delton Kellogg 181, Thomapple KUogg 181, Kelloggsville 218, Hopkins 229, Jlegan 230, and Lawton 273. Forest Hills Eastern’s Seth Bjdie won the boys race m 17:24. Wayland’s boys team had two runners near the lop. like their girts’ squad. Alex Gilbert was second in 17:27 and Mario Fritz fourth in 17.43. Northview’s Mike Toman took the third spot in 17:35. Delton ran Wednesday at Kalamazoo Central, and isn’t in action again until next Wednesday at Lakewood. TK’s next contest is a pre-conference season clash at Caledonia on this afternoon. Lakewood’s tip seven boys medal on tough Greenvlle Country Club course by Brett Brane all up and down, up and down; Casey Schrock was next in fr Lakewood with a time of 18:29 foiled by Jesse Not contributing to the meet leading score of 33 points for Lakewood, but meadhng w. • Corey Rayner 14th in 19:38. and Michael Forman 15th in 19:39. “Overall. I felt we performed well consid­ ering the conditions.” said Hassett. Ionia was second at the meet with 59 points followed by Greenville 85. Belding 98, Morley-Stanwood 111, Central Montcalm 147, Lakeview 194, and Howard City Tri-County 229. The Lakewood girls placed second to Ionia in a close race. “We had a good race, but there were a couple of runners who had a sough race.” said Hassett, The Vikings’ top four girts medaled. Sadie Cart was fifth overall in 22:40 and Dana Nichols 8th in 23:13. In 13th place for Lakewood was Jessika Blackport with a time of 23:46, and Ashley Barcroft was 14th in 2409. Liz Stuart was the fifth Viking girt across the finish line. Her time was 24:33. Schrock sixth in 18:47, Jasonyterkenburg ninth in 19:21. and Ryan Poshn 13th in 19:38. “We ran together as a pack ral well for the first mile," said Thelen, “hen we all just went for it.” Ionia led the field with 50 points ahead of Lakewood’s total of 58. Greenville was third with 65 followed by Central Montcalm 119, Morley-Stanwood 121. Belding 137, Lakeview 183, and Howard City Tri-County 199. Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity boyscross coun­ try team blew away the competition Tuesday afternoon at the ion/Montcalm Country Meet hosted by Greetjlle. The weather was hot and hmid with a tough course at the Greenville buntry Club to slow the field. “I saw runners from other terns running I-2 minutes slower than theyiad ran last Saturday," said Lake wood coach Jim Hassett. Lakewood survived it. le Vikings' seven runners medaled by plaqg in the top 15. Viking senior Corey Thein won the event with a time of 17:21. Hagreed with his coach. “It was the toughest courstever." said Thelen. “It’s on a golf course al it was just County Sheriff’s Department so they could continue to provide security for home games at the high school, which is located in Vermontville, which is in Eaton County. “This has really been a community build­ ing type of project and we’re all very tickled that it has gone so well,’ said Sparks. The ICS Travel team of Susie Baum, David Kuzava, Brian Hudley, and Robert Wager took ths top spot at the 18th Annua) Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce's Goh Open Wednesday, July 28. The 18th Annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commer’s Golf Open was a big success at Hastings Country Club July 28. A total of 51 team's participated in the 18hole event, which raised $11,970 for the chamber. The ICS travel team of Susie Baum. David Kuzava. Brian Hudley. and Robert Wager were the afternoon winners, and the day’s overall winners. Kim Kramer, who assumed the post of the Maple Valley Schoo) Superintendent. Aug. 2. also said that he was happy with the athletic field project. “We’re pleased as punch to have a new concession stand for football and all other athletic activities that will be held at the field and I’d like to thank the community and the booster clubs for their support." he said, not­ ing, “We still have details to work out with the facility. But. we’ll see how everything operates this week. We want to make it as user friendly as possible for both the commu­ nity and the booster clubs to use." The Cornerstone Living Centers Inc. team of Wayne Pumford. Scott Danning. Bill Shemigal. and Jeff Meredith took the morn­ ing session title. Title sponsors for the event were Arnie’s Auto Glass Center. The Buckland Insuracne Agency. Coleman Agency of Hastings. Dreisbach Motors. Felpausch Food Centers, and J-Ad Graphics. Anual Percentage Yield Freeport Softball 2004 Standings Men’s Fast Pitch Munn Manufacturing 3-7: Thomapple Clean Up 3-8: Woodland Sales & Sen. 8-3: Tri-County 5-5; Generation Gap/Mentor 4­ 8; Tri-County/Mentor 9-0. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP 3) Month Cdtificate of Deposit Coed Slowpitch Contact Nick Barlow PBBCBASES MB BEFIBMCES AUIEB BBME MOBTBME CAPmU CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml | Phone 616-877-4235 8 C Division ■ Varney Construction 7-3; Hastings Bowl 3-7; Michigan Thunder 3-7; Freeport Elevator 2-8; Hens & Cocks 10-0; Blarney Stone 5-5. D-Division: Union Bank I-6; Maxi­ Muffler PLUS 7-l; Pennock Pride 4-4; Eclipse Tan / Tires 2000 8-0; Shamrock / C.F.C. 3-5; United Sign Co. l-7; O’Mara s 3­ 4; Grant's Woodshop 3-4. 3500 minimum deposit. Pengy tor early withdrawal. Limltad timo only. Member l(fr It how ive li>» i. �The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity football team. Team members are, front from left. Brad Hope, Eric Ryan, Matt Lawrence, Brad Wasserman, Tyler Blacken, Corrie Latta. Josh Bolt, Tyler Smith, middle row, Coach Curtice, Jon Osborne, Paul Tripp, Keagm Tustin. Adam Rouse, Tom Dennany, Jake Risner. Chris Madill, coach Bates, back, head coach Rollie Ferris. Mark Fick. Kyle Ferris. Nick Archer, Paul Diaz, Andy Spencer, Brett Bissett, Grant Harville, Coach Haas, and Coach Powell. The 2004 Detton Kellogg varsity girts' cross country Ism. Team members are. front from left, Laura Crookston, Katherine Goy, middle rov Carotin Humphrey. Chelsea Stephens. Alisda Leo, Jenny DeGoede, back, Kristen Wfinger, Whitney Knollenberg, Jess! Searles, and Marissa Ingle. (Missing from photoare Christina Fleser, Melissa Robbins, and Nikki Bechtel.) Delton seniors hope to ntum cross country team to top of Kift standings by Breti Bremer Sports Editor A set of three runners, in their third season with the Delton Kellogg varsity girls' cross country team, are set to lead the way this fall. Seniors Kristen Wilfinger and Whitney Knollenberg. along with junior Melissa Ingle, were ail members of the 2002 DK team that won the Kalamazoo Valley Association, a regional title, and finished 17th at the state meet. Also back are seniors Chelsea Stephens and Nikki Bechtel. Yet another senior. Carolin Humphrey, is starting her first season with the varsity, and head coach Dale Grimes expects her to make a great contribution to the team. The senior leadership is there for the Panthers, and should make for an exciting 2004 seasor but he’s a little worried by the lack of freshen and sophomores to develop for the futut More thaianything. Grimes just hopes his girls can sta healthy this fall. If they do that, and slowly nave seconds off their times as the season regresses, they should have a good chancet moving back towards the top in the KVA. DK finistd in fourth place last fall in the KVA. The girit placed fifth at the Wayland Invitational Saturday, and got back on the trails Wedrsday to take on Kalamazoo Central. Delton's next meet is set for next Wednesday. Sept. 1, at Lake wood High School. Solid 1st Friday can help DK forget tough preseason The Delton Kellogg football program has­ n’t had the best of Augusts, but it can all turn around in one day. The Panthers open their *2004 varsity foot­ ball season Friday night at Otsego, a team which they defeated 9-6 to open the season at Delton a year ago. This is a very different Delton squad from that one that finished the year 5-4. Four seniors expecting to lead the way are senior quarterback Tyler Blacken, running back Corrie Latta, and linemen Brad Wassermann and Eric Ryan. Injuries and defections decimated the Delton line-up in the early part of the season, and the program was forced to take freshman football off the field. A good group of fresh­ man was bumped up to the junior varsity, and a handful of sophomores will be starting the season with the varsity group. This can't be what first-year head coach Rollie Ferris had in mind when he took over the reigns from his former coach Rob Heethuis. Fenis has managed to keep an optimistic outlook, hoping the team can reach the six win plateau to reach the play-offs. That may be a stretch. Blacken, who expected to start under center for the third straight season, missed the spring varsity baseball season after injuring his knee early n the year then tweaked that injury early in tin. football preseason. Depending on how long Blacken is out. that may put a lot of pressure on one of the team’s key newcomers. junior quarterback/safety Chris Madill. A couple ocher players Ferris sees as key additions to the team are junior wide receiver/comer back Andy Spencer and junior line­ man Paul Tripp. Week two of the season will see the Panthers play their first home game. Sept 3 against Gull Lake. The Kalamazoo Valley Assoc iation action begins the following week, with Delton visit­ ing one of the league’s top teams. Pesmfield. The KVA looks tough al the top this fall, with talented teams from Pennfield and Paw Paw expected to lead the chase for the title. a The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity boys* soccer team. Team members are. front, goalkeeper Jason Rush, middte row from left, Troy Wortinger, Micheal Broadhurst. Kyle Herington. Matthew Julian, Andrew Newkirk, Brandon Butzirus, Kohia Methvfn, Tyler Gfrnore, back, David Roberts, Leonardo Bazani, Lucas Beroza, R.C. Court, Justin Fluty, Kyle Wefts, Jeremy Herington, Chris McGee, Den Norris, Mario Castaneda, Brad Goldsworthy, Coach Paul Harter, and Jordan Norris. DK offense shows off skills in season opener The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team put it’s strengths on display in the first contest of the 2004 season Monday afternoon. Set to celebrate displays of DK dominance this fall The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity sideline cheer sqed Team members are. front from left, Rachel Humphreys, Katelin Hammond, Itephanie Desness, Siobhan Campbell. Jackie Engle, Nicole Dykgraaf, middle, Witney Munson, Kelly McIntyre. Lindsay Foster, Hilary Phelps, Laura Sortie, back, <ate Tomlin, Mallory Hunter, Courtney Swinehart. Michelle Kramm, Jessica Sweat, nd Coach Teresa Delaphiano. (Missing from photo Is Mandi Hunter.) Panther head coach Paul Harter expected to see his team have some solid offensive per­ formances this year, and he has to be happy with its first effort Delton topped Lawton 9­ 2. ‘This game was complete domination by Delton.” said Harter. “The Delton guys moved the ball well and scored nearly at will. Thanks to the excellent ball handling of the midfield and the accurate finishing of the for­ wards. the game was decided early.” Delton scored on four of its first five shots, and all the senior defensive backs were flaw­ less in their execution. That is just what Harter planned to see from his experienced squad, solid short pass­ ing. and some talented finishers. The Panther passing game was led by Brandon Butzirus. who had three assists and one goal in the game. As a team, the Panthers totaled 11 assists on the nine goals. Kyle Wells had two goals and two assists for DK, while David Roberts and Leo Bazani each had two goals. Others scoring for Delton were Luke Beroza with a goal and two assists. Justin Fluty with a goal, and Chris McGee with a pair of assists. Only after an hour break because of bad weather did Lawton get on* the board, scoring off a miscue on a Delton throw-in that lead to a break away. “This is an impressive start to the season.” said Harter. “Lawton has beaten us the last two times we played them, but then this year our men are much more experienced and determined." This Panther team has a leader on each level of the field. Butzirus is a junior captain in the forward ranks. McGee is the senior captain in the midfield, and senior Brad Goldsworthy is the captain on D. Senior defenders Mario Castaneda and Jeremy Herington make up the rest of the experienced backfield. Other solid returning players include juniors Wells and Beroza in the midfield, and goaltender Jason Rush. Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian will always be tough in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Paw Paw also has a strong team this fall, and the boys from Delton have their work cut out for them if they hope to equal last year’s third place league finish. For all the experience on the field, the Delton team does have a young bench. A couple of the key additions this year are the freshman forward Roberts and freshman mid­ fielder Nicholai Methvin. The team plays its next four games at home, beginning with a contest against the Bellevue Broncos tonight at 5. The KVA sea­ son begins next Wednesday when the Panthers play host to Kalamazoo Hackett. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 26. 2004 - Page 15 DELTON FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Delton eagers get help from old, new players to win in opener The 2004 Detton Kellogg vars*y girts’ basketball team, Team members are. front from left, Katie Smoczynski. Katie Humphrey. Whitney Fisher. Angelins Poteet, Aiex Alaniz, back, Courtney Younglove. Danielle Boyce. Alex Culbert. Jordan Haines. Katee Hogoboom, and head coach Rick Williams. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team had its best record in 15 years when it won 15 games a year ago and reached the dis­ trict finals. There are a lot of new faces this season, but there are three leaders ready to take over the program. Those three are 5’5 senior guard Alex Alaniz, 5’8 senior forward Danielle Boyce, and junior center Alex Culbert “Alex Culbqrt is key.” said fourth-year head coach Rick Williams. Culbert is a return­ ing starter and honorable mention all-KVA player from a year ago. When the 5’ 10 center is on her game, she’s tough to stop in the paint and makes things very tough on opponents at the ocher end of the floor. ‘TVo sophomores have to fill some big gaps that were produced by graduation." said Williams. The two sophomores making the jump to vanity are£’-7 Kaiee Hogoboom and 5’8 forward Iordan Haines. A 5’5 junior point guard, Katie Smoczynski. also joins the Panther line-up. • With those three newcomers and the play­ ers Delton has back, the team is loaded with speed. Now the Panthers just have to learn to control it as the season progresses. Smoczynski and Haines showed some of their promise and some of their inexperience in the season opening 47-38 victory Tuesday night at Climax-Scotts. Smoczynski played excellent point guard, said Williams. Haines had a tough night at times, but finished with 11 points and hit five of eight free throws in the fourth quarter to help seal the Delton win. The team got what it needed from Culbert She connected on six of her nine field goal attempts and finished with a team high 14 points and 13 rebounds. Smoczynski had seven boards. The two teams were tied al eight at the end of the first quarter, but a 17-11 second quarter run pushed Delton into lead at the half. w After the two teams went even up through the third quarter, Delton was able to handle Delton Kellogg guard Alex Alaniz fires a jumper over a Climax-Scott defender during the first half Tuesday night (Photo by Linda Boyce) the physical Climax-Scotts team. DK held its opponent to just five fourth quarter points. Hogoboon added nine points for DK. Climax-Scotts’ Tara Burgett was the game’s high scorer wi||^6 points. The season cont! nu^Jcr Del ten Kellogg tonight at Bellevue. The htitiie opener for the Panthers is Wednesday. Sept. 1, against Delton senior captain Danielle Boyce sends a little leaner towards the rim as team­ mate Alex Alaniz fights rebounding position with a Climax-Scotts defender in the sea­ son opener Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Schoolcraft. Kalamazoo Valley Association play doesn’t begin for a month, when Delton hosts Parchment on Tuesday. Sept. 28. Williams said that that KVA opener against Parchment will be a big one. “We must show that we can beat middle of the league teams ” DK boys keep breaking records at Mullenhurst The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team. Team members are, front from left, Morgan Hennessey, Justin Durbin, Tom Sigler, Zac Swank, back Jason Lindberg, John Aas, Andrew Ouding, and Dan Roberts. (Missing from photo are Rex Fetterley and Cotten Porter.) The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity boys* golf team. Team members are, front from left, Nick Haas, Nate Farrell. Josh Newhouse. Jake Bowman, Derek Caldwell, Ross Osgood, middle, Brendan Boyle, Steven Ross, Bobby Fischer, Devin Desgranges, Kyle Purdum, Dakota Healey. Nick Blacken, back Coach Kent Enyart, Ryan Smith, Drew Pearson, Chuck Stallard, Thomas Foran, and Coach Mike Kammeraad by Brett Bremer , Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team is already off to a sizzling start this season. Led by four experienced seniors and some young talent, the Panthers set a new school 18-hole record at the Barry County Invitational Aug. 12, on their home course at Mulienhurst. This Tuesday, the Panthers added to their impressive start by setting the school 9-hole record at 148. It bested the program's previ­ ous best by five shots. Seniors Nate Farrell, Derek Caldwell, and Ross Osgood all contributed to the record set­ ting score. Farrell led the way with a 34. Osgood shot a 37, and Caldwell a 40. The other top four Panther score, a 37. was turned in by sophomore Josh Newhouse. The team total of 148 wasn't just a number for the record books. It pushed the Panthers past Allegan and Lawton at the three team meet Allegan finished in second place with a 155, while Lawton was third with a 156. “We had a good day. finally.” said DK head coach Kent Enyart. That might sound strange with a couple record setting performances, but both of those have been on the Panthers' home course. “When we leave Mullenhurst we struggle,” said Enyart. The coach isn’t worried, even though there are only two more meets left at home this year for his team. “We’ll be good," said Enyart. Helping the Panthers be good, rounding out the team’s top six this year are sophomore Nick Haas and senior Jake Bowman. Even though the Panthers have a deep squad this year. Enyart is hoping for a third place finish in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton finished fifth in the league a year ago. “K-Christian and K-Hackett are real strong," said Enyart. The Panthers headed to Gull Lake to face a tough team on a tough course Wednesday. The next round the Panthers shoot will be at Mullenhurst. Wednesday Sept. I. against Comstock. DK wants to get back to Brooklyn by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There could be a log jam at the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association boys’ cross country standings this fall. Delton Kellogg is looking forward to find­ ing away to break from the pack and place first in the conference, like it did a season ago. Last year’s Panther team took the momen­ tum from its first place KVA finish and qual­ ified as a team for the Division 3 state finals at Michigan International Speedway. That’s where this season’s team of Panthers hopes to end its season. Delton returns all-KVA runners Andrew Ouding and Dan Roberts. Ouding is one of four outstanding senior leaders the Panthers have. Included in that foursome are fourth year starter Tom Sigler, Rex Fetterley, and Jason Lindberg. The experienced runners arc.i’t the only ones that will make the Panther team tough to beat this season. Sophomore Justin Durbin and freshman Zac Swank show a lol of prom­ ise early in the season. DK head coach Dale Grimes thinks that his lop runners will have to perform well, because of an overall lack of depth on the squad. It will be especially important in the league races, he said Hackett. Kalamazoo Christian, and Paw Paw are all strong, while Parchment is developing its team and is a big unknown at the moment. The Panthers, fresh off their sixth place performance at the Wayland Invitational Saturday, ran at Kalamazoo Central Wednesday. Their next meet is scheduled for next Wednesday. Sept. I, at Lakewood High School. �Page 16 - Thursday. August 26, 2004 - The Hastings Banner r CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE No. 386 An Ordnance to Amend Chapter 00 of toe Hastings Code of 1970. as Amended, to Amend too Zoning Mop of too CMy of Hastings. A complete copy of Ordbwnoo No. 188 te available lor inspection at foe Cay Clerk's Office, City Hefi, 201 E. State Street. Heatings, Michigan. ThteordtoanoewN take effect and wifi be in fufi force from the date of fispubication in the Hastr.-gs flamer pursuant to too Charter lor toe City of Hastings. Moved by Jaaporae. second by Cybuteki toot Ordnance No. 386 bo adopted. Yoos: Mctatyro. Townsend, Tubbs, Bowers. Cybuteki, Hawkins, Jaaporoo and May ... -. ~ . nays. None Absent: Bteam I, Thomas E. Emory, do hereby certify toot a true copy of an Ordnance adopted by too Hastings Cty Count* on too 23rd day of Auguat 2004 ia avalabfe al too Oty Ctericte Office. Thomas E. Emory, CMy Cterk CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE No. 388 An Ordnance to Amend Chapter SO ol the Haeonga Cod. al 1970. m Amended. to Anand the Zoning Mop of too Cky of Heatings. A comptete copy of (Mkvno. No. *88 to wtototto tor Inepaaton ar toe City Ctortrto ONca. C»y Hal. 201 £ Stoto Street. Hatotoga. IScHgan. TNto ordnance idltolteegoa and eN be In lultareokom toe detect He puMcatton to too ritooehpe Bmr pureuart to toe Chatter tor too Oy ol Haahngo. Moved by Jaaperee. aacond by Cybutold toat Ordnance No. 38* be adopted. Yeas: Memtyre. rowneeno, luooe, powers, uyoutsra, nawuns, Jaaperee ano May Noya: Non. Aboont: Steam I. Thoma. E. Emery, do hereby oartoy toot a true copy of an Ordnance adoptod by too Haadnga Cay Count* on the 23rd day ol Auguto 2004 to ntotobto to toe Cty Ctorifa Otooa. Thomae E. Emary City Clark ..... CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE No. 387 An Ordnanco to Amend Chapter 80 of foe Hastings Coda of 1970, aa Amended, to Amend the’ Zoning Map of foe Cty of Heatings. A complete copy of (Mtaanoo No. 367 is avdtebte tor inspection at foe Cty Clerk's Office. Qty Hal, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Mfchigan. This ordnance wto take olsd and wto bo In tui tores from toe date of Is puMcaflon In too Haadnga Banner pursuant to toe Charter tor toe Cty of Hostings. Moved by Jaopsreo. second by Cybutold toat Ordnance No. 387 bo adopted. Yam: McIntyre, Townsend. Tubbs, Bowers, Cybutold, Hawtons, laaporao and May Nays: Nona Absent: Bteam I, ThomM E. Emery, do hereby certify toat a true copy Ol an Odhanco adopted by too Hastings CAyCound on too 23rd day of August 2004 to avalabte at too GbyCterk^s Office. ThomM E. Emery Delton Kellogg Schools ha. announced Ba podcy lor h. and reduced price meato lor clddren unable Io pm too M price ol meato aarvad under toe IMnnal School Lunch and School Btaakfaol Program. The toaowtog housenou size ano income cmena ww oe uoeo *or ootermasng osgnuy: Sdk far Free Mcd» or Free Milk twin Hfeey MW* IMS nsBi 31334 »77 3I4R 3233 3313 3302 3472 1551 ■ 11,022 3043 32JI7 31.194 31.M2 32,732 SI366 Sl>l W3I »4H* SUN 31/00 nio 33,421 31.711 31470 3790 W •Fereedi iliMteil H 1 1 3625 324*3 ID* ■ S7M iy_ 1’ 2 |»IMJ7 El S3 nss BIJ53 OSH 34M BS3 1 I I EK3 ta tab r=TA=sn 1 1112.110 Srak far Rrrtod Price Meato awy ta -HP'- HASTINGS - Hany D. Leckrone. age 78, of Hastings, died Sunday, August 22,2004 at Spectrum Health-Buttcruorth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Leckrone was born on February 14, 1926 in North Manchester. Indiana, the son of William and Cuma (Swihart) Leckrone. He was raised in the Brethren, Michigan area and attended schools there, graduating in 1944 from Norman Nixon High School at Brethren. He served in the U.S. Army from May 23, 1944 until Honorable Discharge on November 17. 1945. He was wounded in action in Italy on February 21.1945. He was married to Patricia L. Harrington on May 17,1951. He lived all his married life in the Hastings area. He was employed al the former Reahm’s Motor Sales in Hastings for 10 years, then owned and operated “Leckrone Auto Body Repair” in Hastings fur 28 years, retiring in 1990. He was a life member of Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, member V.F.W. Post >8260Nashville. member American Legion Post f45-Hastings, Moose Lodge *1649-Delton. Life Member D.A.V., received military deco­ rations and citations inc?«ding the Purple Heart, Victory Medal, Eurcpean-AfricanMiddle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/three Bronze Entile Stars, one Overseas Service Bar and the good Conduct Medal. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting casinos, entertain­ ing family »nd abends. his cottage at Brethren, for many years, d*d in the past was honored by the Hastings Elks Lodge as “Elk of the Year." Mr. Leckrone is survived by his wife. Pal; son and special friend. Kirk Leckrone and Mike Brown of Grand Rapids; son and spe­ cial friend, Kevin Leckrone and Tina Smith of E. Lansing; sisters. Martha Hansen of Leslie and Betty Bielecki of Westland; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were brothers. Edwin. Leroy. Floyd. Raymond. Warren, and Howard; sisters Mamie Hillsamcr and Pauline Payne. Services were held Wednesday. August 25. aw, Tee Mosiaty Twcw> Mete WaaM Waakly SI.4J6 3711 3663 1332 31.926 3963 3309 32^16 31300 31,113 3330 RJ07 31,454 S13<2 $671 33,297 SljHO 31,366 3764 11887 S1J044 31,794 3607 34377 32,109 32401 31,011 S4M 32,434 32J47 _ai^ W 3443 31,124 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Richard Guenther officiating and the Elks Lodge of Sorrow by Hastings B P O E *1965. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hany D. Leckrone Memorial Fund for Hastings Elks Lodge Christmas Parly. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home.com). |_________ Porte GA Piper_________ | _!!£_ CMdren tram houeehoklawhoee income to at or tretow thelevetodwwn are e«gtola tor tree and rgdMoed p*toe meafe Appacabon form, am being eent to a« home. wbh a Mar to parent, or guarttona. To apply lor tree or reduced pttoa maala. houeahotoa ahould ■ out too form and return a to the achool Adddonal ooptea of tha appfcafcn torm are ataSabla at tha pdndpaTa otooa to aach achool Houaatalda ahould anawar al queeOoito on too form. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which doaa nd contain a* al tha toaowtog Wormadon cannot ba praoaaaad by tha achool: (1) tia total Income by aouroe tor aach houaahoid member (inch aa wagee, cMd auppon. ate.); (2) namea ol al houaahoid membare; (3) aodal aacurty mmtoar of toe adul houaahoid member who aigna the appacaaon; and (4) toe atgnakn of a noueenon momuar POOD STAMPMPAFDPM HOUSEHOLDS: It you currently receive Food Stamp., Family todapandanoa Program (AP). or Food DMtoutton Program on Indan Raaanatlon (FDPtri) banalta tor your cMd, you only have to let your chafe name and Food Stamp or FIPIFDPIR cam number and aign the application. Tha totomwtton proMed by toe houaahoid la oonManM and wS ba uaad only tor toe purpoae of dertmtotog aagtoMyt vartytog data, or quaMytog children tor other ledarai and atato programa. aa autootaad by toe Unbed State. Department of AgrtcuBure. The achool or other officM may wBy apptcaSona at any Bme during tha achool ymr. If crsdmn are appromd tor baa or reduced price meal baneBta, toe houaahoid muat report to toe achool increaaee to houaahoid Income orer *50 per month ($800) per year) and decrea.ee In houeehold stzs. Houeaholda may apply tor banaBto al any Bme during toe achool year. If a houaahoid la not curlanBy algBile but las a dacmaaa In houaahoid Inoome, an Incmaee In houaahoid aiza or I a houeto hold member becomee unemptoyM. the hcueahold ahould M out an application al toat time. to moat caaaa. FOSTER CHILDREN are eagtoto tor thee, bentoba regarttoe. of to. houaahokfa toooma.« a houaaMd Im toator chBdren Mng wlto toom and toey wlah to apply tor bee or reduced price meeto tor town, toe houaahoid ahould contact toe achool tor more Information. Under toe proMona of toe policy. JarMa He. - 2S0423-232S. wS review appBcabona and determine eagtodty. Parent, or guarttona daaalMted wBh too ruing of too oMctel may wioh to dtecuoa toe dadaton wtei toe dotemWWig otocial on an Intormai beM. The houaehoid aloo ha. too ritfl to a tab hearing. Thia can ba done by caNng or writing too toaowtog oMctel: Ron Archer. 327 N. Grove. Debon. Ml 49048 - 280-623-9248 Eteri achool and toa Supertotendenfa OfBoe have a complete poBcy. which may bo reviewed by rewwa rirerto any rmssmu parry- . REAPPLY: You may apply for meai benefits al any time during the school year. K you Iom your job, ■ your Income decreases. If your famfiy size inersaass. If you begin Food Stamps or FIP/FDPIR. Ml out an applcation at that limo. The U.8. DepMment of AgrtcuRure (USDA) prohibits discrimination in al Its programa and acthrMm on the baste of race, color, national origin, gander, age or dteabtety. Persons w«h dteabMM who require aftsmatlve means tor communication ol program information (Bratee, largo print, audtotepo, ate.) ahould contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2800 (voice and TDD). Tb flte a compteM of dtecrimination. write USDA, Director, Office of CM Rights, Room 326-W, WNMn BMg., 1400 Independence Avenue, SW. Washington. DC 20250-9410 or cal (202) 720­ 6884 (voice and TOO). USDA te an equal opportunity provider and emptoyer. You wffl be informed of application approval or dentel. ... |________ Dollqs D. Braden________ | Lauretta Lucas Bi Iby LAKE ODESSA - Dalias D. Braden, age 86. of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday evening. Aug. 24. 2004. Dallas was born Aug. 19, 1918 in Lake Odessa, the son of Roy “Dick” Braden and Alta Barker Braden. * HASTINGS - Mrs. Lauretta Lucas Bilby, age 86, of Hastings, formerly of Cadillac and Holland. Mich., passed away Wednesday. Aug. 11, 2004, at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Lauretta was bom on June 22. 1918 in Steen, Minn., the daughter of Paul Zee and Johanna Elizabeth DeGraaf. She grew up in Grand Rapids, and moved to Holland, Mich, a few years after her marriage to Albert Lucas. She attended Bethel Reformed Church and later the First Presbyterian Church in Holland. Albert Lucas passed away on Sept 12, 1977. She moved to New Port Richey. Fla. in 1980 and often spent summers in Michigan thereafter. She enjoyed playing in shuffleboard tour­ naments, reading, and traveling to the Netherlands to visit relatives. In 1992. she married Claude Bilby of Cadillac and resided in Cadillac for several years. Claude passed away on March 27,2003. . She was also preceded in death by her daughter. Linda Anne Lucas of Little Rock. Ark., on Sept 6,1995; sisters, Ann, Nell and Marie; and brother. Paul. She is survived by her son, Paul Lucas of Hillsdale; her daughter, Mary Meppelink of Hastings; four grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens ChapeI on Sept. 4,2004 at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Inc.. 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1937 and from the University of Grand Rapids in 1942 with a B.S. degree in pharmacy. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was later transferred to the Marines. He served in Guam. Saipan and Tunisia during World War Il from 1943-1946. Mr. Braden purchased the Nye Drug Store in 1947 and be was married to Norene Deatsman on May 9.1948. He served on the Ionia County Memorial Hospital Board and was a former counselor at the Ionia Reformatory, and was a director of the Union Bank for 27 years, of which he served as chairman of the board for two years. Dallas was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the V.F.W. JacksonMutchler Post 4461. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years. Norene; daughters, Bonnie (Fritz) Frost and Dawn (Kim) Deardorff; grandchi! dren, Tiffani (Tim) Eden. Heather (Richard) Long. Tony (Jodi) Deardorff. Drew Deardorff and Kyle Deardorff; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Hayden Long; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother. Dean Braden. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28,2004 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family has suggested memorial coou.butions be made to the Lake Odessa Athletic Association or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements are by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Leona V. Ritchie DOWLING - Leona V. Ritchie of Dowling, passed away Friday. August 20.2004. Mrs. Ritchie was bom in Hastings on May 25. 1926 the daughter of DeMier and Coriene (Bings) VandcVeltc. She was a nurses aid al Lakeview General Hospital. Mrs. Ritchie loved fishing, she enjoyed sewing, camping and gardening. She was a member of the Prairieville Bible Church and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VF.W. Post 5319 in Athens. On March 3,1958 in Battle Creek she mar­ ried Lyle Ritchie, who survives; other membos of her family include sons James E. (JoEllen) Owens of Charlevoix, Ronald E (Nancy) Owens of Spring Lake, and Gordon D. (Lasana) Ritchie of Jacksonville, NC; 11 grandchildren and several nieces nnd nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter Deborah M. Gammage A manorial service was conducted Tuesday. August 24.2004, at Prairieville Bible Church. Delton. Pastor Bernard Blair, officiating. Interment Hastings Township Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial please consid­ er memorial contributions to Prairieville Bible Church. Barry Community Hospice or the American Car a Society. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Doris G.A. Piper, age 84. of Hastings, died Tuesday, Aug. 24.2004 at Select Hospital Unit at B.C.H.S. Mrs. Piper was bom on Aug. 20, 1920 at Sand Lake, the daughter of Virgil and Grace (Kunde) Woods. She was raised in the Howard City area and attended schools there, graduating in 1939 from Howard City High School. She moved to Hastings in December 1988 from Grand Rapids. She was employed as a seamstress at Vasil's Manufacturing Co. in Bucyrus. Ohio for 10 years and during World War II worked at the Wilcox-Rich Company in Diana Coryell__________ | Diana Coryell, age 35. passed away August 24, 2004. The services for Diana will be Monday morning at 10 a_m.. August 30. at Pederson Funeral Home in Rockford. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral hone. Those desiring an expression may consider the needs of her children. HASTINGS - Lois Feme McKnight. age 78. of Hastings, died Monday. August 23. 2004 at her .evidence. Miss McKnig.it was bom on May 29.1926 in Luzerne Township. Fayette County. Pennsylvania Dutch country, the daughter of Earl and Kathryn (Citer) McKnight. Before moving to Hastings in 1946. she briefly lived and worked in Baltimore. Maryland during WWU. Her employment in Hastings included Orchard Industries, White's Produce Market and Pint Methodist Church where she and her mother look care of children during Sunday services. In her home, she and her mother also pro­ vided a variety of services for residents in the community such as baking cookies and can­ dies, laundering and making quilted pillows. In 1948, Feme moved to Hidden Valley Estates where as one of the original residents, she made many close friends. Ferae had a curious nature. She took many interesting vacations with her friends and day trips in later years with her nieces. She enjoyed musk and knew all the words to old songs. Feme became an avid reader, and especial­ ly enjoyed murder mystery writers such as Sue Grafton. She had an endearing quality that attracted people to net. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn While, and her sister. June Morgan. Surviving Feme are her nieces Karen and Lisa Morgan; brother-in-law, James Morgan and special friend Virginia Brill. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. August 27, 2004 at Wien Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity or organization of one's choke. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Battle Creek making aircraft valves. ' She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Piper is survived by three sons. Eric (Mary) Piper of Columbus, Ohio. Jerry Piper of Bucyrus. Ohio and Bernard Piper of Bucyrus. Ohio; a daughter. Patricia Powell of Bucyrus. Ohio; sever, grandchil­ CITY OF HASTINGS dren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Cool of Freeport and Jane Blough PUBLIC NOTICE of Hastings: and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were six brothers Noten is hereby given toat tha Hatotoga Planning Commteaton «■ hold a Pitoic Hearing on Tuesday. September 7.3004. ■ 730 p.m to toe Haaange cay Has Count* Chambers. 301 East State Street. Heslinga. Michigan. The putpoae ol toe Pubic Hearing le tor toe Planning Comntaon to hear comments and make a detenninaaon cm Ordtoanoo to amend Artkte 10. ol Chapter 80 cl toe Haaange coda ol 1870. as amended, by amending Sections 90-835 and 90-927 pertaining Io ototerete perking. The purpoae ol this ordtoance to tor Amendmente to (1) eatebitoh a metood to detemww parking requirements tor uses nor speclttod and (3) to totow toe Planning Commtoaton Io permit variation in portdng requirsmonte. A copy of the proposed ordinance te available tor pubic review at foe office of foe City Cterk. 201 East Street. Hastings. Mlchigwi. The City wifi provide necessary reasonable ^ids and services upon five days notice to foe Cterk of the city of Hastings (telephone number 260-945-2468) or TDD cal retey services 1-800-64837T7. and four sisters. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Aug. 27. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Brail will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). ThomM E. Emory CHy Cterk O1&9407 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - P^e 17 Chamber honors Country Club, Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days 269-948-3136 The Hastings Country Club won the Business of the Year Award. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce had lots of fun ced­ beating a successful year during a sun lit filled annua] meeting Thursday, Aug. 19. Along with the tropical music, laughter and a pock roast provided by the Monterey Grille, thwe were some serious presentations. This is the special time when the chamber presents honors to area businesses and indi­ viduals. Pennock Hospital received the Brick Award. This award honors a Barry County area business, organization or industry for renovation, expansion and or construction projects that make a significant investment in the community. The award to Pennock included the 2004 renovation. This significant investment of more than two million dollars will help improve health care in Barry County. There is a new lobby, walk-in clinic and conference ing the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to call for more information at 269-945-2454. 1005 W. Green St • Hastings oiomm Wilder’s...The Hometown Boys’ For All Your Auto Needs! Cooper Tires Ranks Best in J.D. Power anti Associates Study Cooper TIRES CrOopw rcinKsa dmt cusromsr oansfoction in kfrp*ac*nwnt nr> for Light Truck Vohido* In a Tie’ In J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Replacement Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.** OtulsilujL? center. Also nominated for this award were Acom Chiropractic in Hastings for the complete ren­ ovation of the former health department building, the independent living addition to Carveth Village in Middleville and the Mill Pond Condominiums in Middleville which just received 4 Parade of Homes awards. Munn Manufacturing in Freeport was also nominated for an expansion and new build­ ing. The Pandl Development company also was nominated for the Westside Plaza in Hastings, which is the new home of the Ultimate Spa. Curves and Blimpies. Hastings Country. Club, in Hastings received the Chamber Business or Organization of the Year Award. This award is presented to a Barry County area business or organization for its significant contribu­ tions and participation in Chamber programs, events and activities. These can include dona­ tions, volunteer support and attendance. Deb Button noted that the country club donated free golf for Mayor Exchange Day. In addition, one reason why the annual Chamber Golf Outing was the most success­ ful ever this year was the support given by the club and the donation of a major grand prize for the outing. Also nominated for this award were MainStreet Savings Bank for hosting the Newcomers’ Coffee, providing meeting space, donations zed involvement in Chamber activities. . The Domination for the State Employees Credit Union mentioned the donation of four computers which actually work to the cham­ ber, involvement in activities and taking responsibility for a betting hole at the annual golf outing. The individual chamber member of the year award went to Jennie Allerding of the State Employees Credit Union for years of service and dedication to the membership committee. She is also a board member and the board’s treasurer. During her acceptance remarks she told the chamber members in the audience, “If Eric Driesbach ever tells you that a volunteer job is easy and will only take two hours a month, run quickly in the other direction.” She also said that working for the chamber has been Oooofrf was thw NahAst ranked COOPER LIFELINER k CLASSIC II everyone to use the energy from this annual meeting and commit themselves to improving the chamber even more in the coming year. She introduced the new staff members. Sandee Chavez and Lynn Hatfield. She encouraged anyone interested in join- Bring your special event photos to us for quality, *4134 *1131 8175/70814 8185/70814*1131 8195/70814 P205/70814 P175/65R14 *34.71 *3734 *3433 *1131 *3733 P215/70815 MOjM P205/55R16 P215/65815 P185/70R14 195/70814 P215/60816 20570814 P225/60816 P175/6514 . M131 •47.71 •4431 M13I ■43M *4431 *4430 *4130 *4431 P215/60816 P205/70815 J-Ad Graphic* PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 . P195/65R15 . P215/65815 P205/65815 8175'65814 P185/65R14 *47.11 *4334 *4431 *44.73 *4134 *4433 P195/65815 MUI 8175/70814 8185/70814 8195/70814 P205/70814 P205/70815 ... 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P235/75815 Warranty - 00-45-70 /J5/70815 P185/75R14 30X9 50815LT*10130 31X10.50815IT P195/75R14 P225/75815 • All-season performance • Quet ride • T speed rating • 6 sear treadwear protection kneed warranty • Stytsh white tidewal-Sporty ttackwal 195/65R15 8185^0813 P235/75815XL COOPER LIFELINER STE 205/70814 8175/80813 • Lt Al-season ratal • Pick-ups and vans • Range of sees ■ Outkne white letters _ rw--l. -u --- _ rnJLa n mZnin i - - r • aacxwan avasaote • sow performance • 5-rib tread design • High mileage tread P205/70815 45.000 MM Warranty - 75-00 8165/80813 ... •M33 P215/75R14 . .. *!U4 8195/75815 8175/80813 PI 85/80813 M1.11 P2O5/75R15 . P175/75R14 Ml.1l P215/75R15 P185^5P14 •4131 P225>75R15 8195/75814 •4330 P23S/75815 P205^5R14 •44.70 P235/75R15 CXL> *11.71 •7131 *7431 •7131 8165/80813 P215/65815*M.H COOPER TRENDSETTER SE 195/70814 P225/60816 MO3O •MAI *11.11 *1131 *3433 •3134 *3431 •Mil COOPIR DISCOVERER AST 10.10 11225^5816*7130 LT235/75815MB37 LT255/85R16 *>UI LT245/75816UM P235/7SR15 P265/7SR15M3M 1130950815*7437 31x105815*7131 LT265/75816 1131 LT265/75816WAI 11215/85816*7131 ALL COOPER TIRES ARE ON SALE! (NOT ALL SIZES LISTED) FREE mount, computer balance, new valve stems, rotation ana repair on all tires we sell! Wilder s Tire & Auto Service professional processing. . 175/70815 . P185/65R14 • Al season tread • 70/75/80 series sizes • Even treadwear • 45.000 miles warranty • Steel-belted ratal • Modem tread design • Excelent wet traction • Sporty btadewai o • Designed for off-road apglcadons wNe provid­ ing Iona even wear In high rotators • fights rregaar wear and xnprtwes sef-dealing capabities .. . • Even Tread Wear • Steelbeted Rartal • Modem Tread Design • Excelent Tration 8175170814 COOPER liaht truck 0045-70-75-00 PI95/65815 8185/65814 fry • M Season Tread • High traction tread • T rand uerformanoe • Wtvtewaft/Biackwal • M/5 designation • Smooth ride • 50.60.65 4 70 senes P175/70815 tk* Sigma Shadow [• Al season taring ratal * Styled for family or use very rewarding. Also nominated were Chris Jacoby from Pennock Health Services. He is a board mem­ ber and chair of the Road Rally committee. Rita Ferguson of Thomapple Manor was nominated for always being there when need­ ed. She serves the chamber as an ambassador, on the membership committee and as co-chair of the Newcomen Coffee committee. Chamber director Julie DeBoer encouraged Pennock FffihAroQwEj ' CENTER 1 818 E. Clinton St., Hastings 269-948-2192 �Page 13 - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - Tha Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THS RRBI» A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTOtPT- WE OBTMM WLL BE USS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio sate may bo AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (MR 516-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufr >es boon mode in the conditions ol the mortgage inode by: SARA BENNETT. A MARRIED WOMAN and EDMOND BENNETT. A MARRIED MAN. IS EXECUTING THIS MORTGAGE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAIVING ANY AND ALL MARITAL AND HOMESTEAD RIGHTS lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS") solely as nominee tor Lender and Lander's successors and assigns BAP MORTGAGE, WC., Mortgagee, dated October 11, 2002. and recorded on November 10. 2002. in Document #1001874. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ia c.’efrnod to bo duo at too dale hereof too sum al ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINE AND 41/100 DOLLARS ($148308.41), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under too power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and too statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, noticois hereby given toat said mortgage wB bo foroctoood by a sate of Sw motlpagod pwniMO, or aomo part of Iwn. al puMc wnduo. al *a Bony County Courthouaa m Haatoga. Mcfigan at 10) o'ckx* pjn.. on SapMmbar 2.2004. Said pramhaa are a«jatad In VLLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. McNgan. and are described as: LOT(S) 38 AND 40 OF FULLER HEIGHTS AS RECORDED M UBER 5, PAGE 48 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ITEM NO. 52-120000-04030. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate untees dotenninod abandoned in accordance with 1848CL 600.3241a. in whlci. cose toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from too date of such sale. Dated: JufySO, 2004^ Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., fMERS") aoioiy ae nominee tor Lender and Lender*s successors and assigns BAP MORTGAGE. NC. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmingion HWs. Mkhigan 48334 (8/28) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm te a debt ootioctor attempting io cotioct a dobL Any STATE OF BBCMQAN PROBATE COURT Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Saia SlKwl rurWUWSUW g^rry County PETER IL SCHNQDERBIAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT * information obtained wM bo used lor tote pur­ pose. 8 you are In the BMitary, pteaae contact our office at the number Mated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufr hoe boon made in toe conditions ol a certain mortgage made by: John D. Hafl, to Bank of America NA Wa NationsBank NA. A Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Mortgagee, dated June 5.1886 and recorded Juno 24, 1886 h Uber 664, Pago 667, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed tc bo duo Ol too date hereof too turn of Twerv® Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and ’Imy-Nine Cents ($12,968.38) including Inter­ eel 43% per annum. Under toe power of sale containod in saki mortgage and too statute in such case made and provided, notice Io hereby given toat said mortgage wB be foroctoood by a sate of toe mortgaged premtooo, or some port of them, at public venue, at too Bony County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday, September 2.2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Mkhigan, and are described as: Al toot certain parcel at land situated in toe Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, and State ol MkMgon being Lot No 11 of toe rial Known as rme yvooo estates. TSnKee opongs Township. Barry County. Mkhigan. Part of too S.E. of section 7 Township 3 North, Rango 10 West Barry County Records, Michigan. Being the same property conveyed to John D. Hal by decree of dtooroo dated 10/11/84 recorded 1/27/95 deed 624, Page 80 Commonly known aa 55 North Payne Lake Road. MtodtevRa Ml 48333 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1848CL 600.3241a, in which cane toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of ouch sate. Dated: AUGUST i 2004 Bank of America NA f/k/a NationsBank NA Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesfrvo A Mioriates, P.C. 36150 Doqutodre Rd. Sts 810 Storting Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-26540 ASAP604381 0605.08/12,08/18,08/28 MORTGAGE BALE - Detank hoc boon made in too condMone of a mortgage mode by John D. Hal, Corporation, a Michigan Co ixxAlton, dated December 28,1986, and recordary 2, 1886 to Uber 846 on Pago 540, Mortgage Corp of America as assignee by an assignment dated September 30,1088 recorded on November 13,1888 In instrument 1020853, In Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at toe date hereof too sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 13/100 Dolors ($75,703.13). inducting interest al Under too power d se‘ s contained in said mort- vendue, al too Barry igs at IDO PM, on Septontoer 23, 2004. feakl promisee are situated In Township of Yankee Springe, Berry County. Michigan, and are described ae: Lot No. 11 of Pinewood Catena, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plata Pago 81. The redemption period ahal bo 12 months from too FC R 248383.1305 TroS A Trod. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA fka Washington Mutual Home Loans, inc tics PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30400Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Rte MJ31005F01 THB RRM18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBffiTMQ TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION OSTABCD WIA BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WEX BE UBfi) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa eele Urey bo reodndod by the forodoolng mortgagee. In that event, your Samagoa, If any, shal bo 8m* ed ooteiy to Bio return of too Md amount ten­ dered at sole, piuo Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufr hes boon made to toe conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L Vsnaradal and Tamora J. Mteak-Mwwsdai. hus­ band and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Etectronfc Regtetration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, doted May 17.2002, and recorded on Juno 3,2002 to instrument 1061578. to Barry county records, Michigan, on whkh mortgage there is ctakned to bo due al the dale hereof toe sum of Ono Hundred Five Thousand Throe Hundred Forty-Three And 82/100 Dotiars ($10534332). tockxting totoreet at 838% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in eaid mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« bo toroctooed by a sate of too mortgaged premtees. or oomo part of them, at pubic venduo, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 XT PM. on Seotembor 16. 2004 Said promises are situated ir. Township of Yankee Springs, Bony County, Michigan, and are deoerfood as: Al tost certain parcel of tend situate In too Township of YMcoo Springs, County of Barry and State of Mkhigan, being known and detegnteed as Lot 3. Johnsons Gun Lake PteL aoconting to toe recorded plat toereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plots, on Page 38, Bony County Records The redemption period she! bo 6 mortthc from too dote of such sate, untees determined abandoned to accordance wito MCLA 6003241a. to which case toe redemption period ahal be 30 days from toe ttata of ouch solo. Doted: August 12,2004 For more information, please cal: FC M 248.583.1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Anomeys roc Mortgage electronic nogtsxranon Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mkhigan 48025-5822 Rte F008666F01 ow»w POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dotaufr has been made in too condMone of a mortgage made by Stacy L House a widow, to I * I--- f—I |< ||---- I re,4Mnr4 * *-ir«i|- — noma American wrooe me. o/ora upiano Reengage, mortgagee, dated April 12,2003 and recorded April 30, 2003 In Instrument Number 1103157, Bony County Records. Said mortgage io now hold by LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION M Trustee tor oorWtootehoidors of Beer SteamoAooot Backed Securities Tract 2003-ABF1 Mortgne Loon Paso-Through CoriMcaiee. Series 2003-Sfi by assignment dated Juno 22. 2004 and recorded on Juno 30, 2004 in Instrument Number 1130102, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on ouch mortgage the sum of Nfrrety-Two Thousand Two Hundred Tteo and 20/100 Dolan ($92,202.20) including Interest at too rate of P«* annum. Under toe power of sate contained in the mort­ gage md too statutes of too Stale of Michigan. notice to hereby given that the mortgage wil be toroctooed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in I testings in Barry County. Mkhigan at 1D0 p.m. on September 23, 2004. The premises are located In toe tty of Hastings, Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Btock 15, of HJ. Konftetot Addition to too City, formerly VMage of Hastings, according to the recoroeo pwn mereoi. The redemption period shal be 6 months from too dote of such sate, unteee too property to dotermmoo aoanooneo m accoraance wim mvla $600.3241 a. In which case too redemption period ahal bo 30 days from too dtee of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing mortgagee can rescind too sate In too event a 3rd party buys too property and there to a sknuftaneous resolution wito toe borrower, in that evert, your damages, I any, are Imited ooteiy to too return of too bid amount tendered at sate. Dtfed: August 19.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION as Trustee tor certiflcaio holders of Boar Steams Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003- P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 180.1570 Nolioo Of Mortgage Foroctooure late TH* RRM * A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION WE OBTABi WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE IBLfTARYOUTY. ATPi PURCHASERS: TMe eate mey be reodndod by the torocioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, tf any, ehaM bo HmH- reartntted by too torootoetog mortgagee. In toot event, your damages, 8 any; ahal be Smft- od ooteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ od ooteiy to too return of the bld amount ten­ dered st sate, piue InterooL dered st eate, ptue Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in me cononone or a mongage maoo oy nannem j. Dobri wd Brindy S. Dobri. nuaband and w«e, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Reigstration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20. 2001. and recorded on December 13. 2001 In instrument 1071348, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to dternod w) bo duo at too date hereof toe cum of Ono nunoreo cigm inousano orx nutoreu oevonryOno And 48/100 Dolors ($108,671.48), inducting interest al 6.875% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at b>o Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on September 23, 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of MiddtevMo. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ae: Lota 3. and 8, Block 72. Bedoockto Addition, accortflng to toe recorded plat thereof aa recorded to Uber 1 of Ptets. on Page 25 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sate, unteee determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 19,2004 For more inkxmotion, ptease cal: FC X 248.583 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Reigstration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-6822 Fite 4032519F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufr has boon made in too conditions of a mortgage made by Darren J Moored, and Kfrnberiy D Moored, husband and wito, original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, doted May 24. 2003, and recorded on Juno 18,2003 in instrument 1106856. In Bony county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there te ctefrned to bo duo at too dote hereof too sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine And 31/100 Dolors ($8137931). todutting interest at 12.05% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toat said mortgage wB bo toroctooed by a sate of toe mortgaged prorntoes. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on September 16.2004. Said premises are situated in VMtego of MiddteviBe, Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Lots 5 and 8, Btock 82, of toe VBage of MkktievBo, Barry County. Mkhigan, as recorded In Uber 1, Pago 27, Bony County Records. The redemption period shol bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unteee determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo X days from the dado of ouch sale. Dated: August 12,2004 For more intormation, please cal: FC H 248.583.1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Amoriquost Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Binghwn Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 File S031798F01 Nottoe Of Mortgage Foreotoeuro Sate THM RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- 84G TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY MFORMARON WE OBTAM WEX BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBBt BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. too concMone of a mortgage made by Richard L Avery and Ange Avery, husband and wtie. original mortgagor), to Mortgage Etectronfc Regtetration Systems Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 17. 2001, and recorded on January 4, 2002 to Instru­ ment 1072418, to Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al toe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight And 64/100 Dotiara ($120,188.64), todudtog interest at 6.75% per annum. Oxter the power of steo contained in said mort­ gage and toe *tatute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is ha eb-y given toat said mortgage wB bo toroctooed by • sate of too mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, al pubfec vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM. on September X. 2004. Said promises are situated to Township of Assyria, Barry County, Mkhigan. and are described as. a r arcei or tana ryvtg m vie rvortnsasi oomo* or the Southwest 1/4 of toe Northwest fractional 1/4. of Section 21, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West described . Dsgmrwng at me wonneast comet or me Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4: thence Westerly for 220 Foot: thence Southerly 186 Feet; thence Easterly 220 Foot: thence Northorty 196 Foot to foe point of beginning. Barry Cour*y Records. The redemption period she! be 6 months from too date of such sale, untees determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period ahal be X days from too dole of such sate. Doted: Auguat 26,2004 For more Information, ptease cel: FC J 246383.1311 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regtetration Systems, Inc. 3O4XTotegreph Rd Ste 200 Binghom Farms, Mkhigan 48025-5822 Rte F03X18F01 <m>t» MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aaio may be MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oete may bo BIORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to the condteons of a mortgage made by Shawn Heise, a stogie man. original mortgagor^).*) Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, doted August 26, 2003, and recorded on August 28. 2003 in Instrument 111X15. in Berry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there te ctefrned to be duo hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 71/IX Dotiaro($1X.887.71), todudtog interest al 8.56% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tool said mortgage wil bo toredreed by a sate of too mortgaged premtees, or aomo part of them, at pubtic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 p.m,, on Seotembor X. 2004. Said premises era situated to Township of Yfrnkoo Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 54. OLD FARM VILLAGE NO. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof ae recorded to Uber 6 of Ptets, Pago 34. The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from ttw date of ouch sate, untees determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X3241a, to whkh case toe redemption period ahal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 26, 2004 For more Information, ptease call: FC H 248.583.13X Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Argent Mortgage Company. LLC 30400 Tetegraph Rd. Sts. 2X Bingham Forma, Mkhigan 48025-5822 Fite 4033311F01 cmuzn ORCUTT COURT-FAIRLY 0IVW0N PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARMG RLE NO. 2004-24081-LG to the matter of Brittany Loutea Fteogte. minor. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS todudfr<): John E. Ktodand. totoor. whose addreee(ea) are unknown and whose totoreet to the mattor may bv barred or affected by too fotiowtog: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wil be hold on Tuesday. 09^1/2004 at 2D0 pjn. al 206 W. Court St. #302, Hastings. Ml 48058 before Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes, for too folowing putpooo. Petition tor appointment of Smiled guardian of minor. 08/20/2094 Christina L Fteogte Hancock County Jal Rndtey. OH (8^6) NoEeo Of Mortgage Forecloeure Seta THM RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBMT- 10 juaate. Approved prevtoua mlnutea, Mte and recetead standng raports. Approvad axpenaas tor Piantene and Zontog seminar, and Aaooaaora Oapt. card ranwaoL Aflprovwl RawMona 2004-14 and 2004-1& Roappofrrad SWCCC team meratwr*. and appoMad Eldon Horatewr, Notice Of Mortgage Forocioeuro late THMRRMMADEBTCOtXECTORAmMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAJIDN WE OBTAM WEX BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUBOER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBLfTARY DUTY. MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORBIATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUBOER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ■BUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe cate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made to the condteons of a mortgage made by Wlma G. Potter, original mortgagorfa). to EquiRrat Corporation, Mortgagee, doted Juno 21.2X1, and recorded on July 3. 2X1 in taobumont 1062438. and assigned by said Mortgagee to CNRnondai Mortgage Company. Inc. aa assignee by an aaaignment dated August 31. 2001 recorded on September 18, 2X1 in toetramont 1086706, In Barry county records, Mkhigan. on which mortgage there is ctoimod to bo duo al too dote hereof too sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five And 32/1X Dolws ($132,165.32), including totoreet at 8% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in sold mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice te hereby gkren toot said mortg^a wfl bo foroctoood by a sate of too mortgaged premtees, or oomo port of toom. at pubic uandue, at too Barry County Courthouse in I teatinga at 1D0 PM, on September 23,2004. Said premteea wo Mtualed to Township of Mopte Grove, Berry County. Mkhigan. and are dor -food aa: Commencing at too Southwest oomar u. too East 1 /2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section X. Town 2 North. Range 7 Wad, Maple Grove Townahip. Bony County, Mkhigan. toanoo East 310 test; thenoe North 2SO test: toenoe Weet 310 teat: toonoo Souto 250 teat to too piece of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months Brum too date of ouch sate, unteee dotormlnod aban­ doned in aooordonoo wtih MCLA 8X32410, in which case toe redemption period ahol be X days from too date of such aaio. Dated: August 18,2004 For more intormation, please cal: FC M 248383.1306 Trott A Trott. P C. Atxyneys For CteFtoancial Mortgage Company, Inc. 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte#0X188F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTBWT840 TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY MFORBMT1ON OBTAMED WEX BE UMD FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER MORTGAGE SALE - Dotatal haa been rrreto In too condfoono of a mortgage made by Jalrey Sntito, a mantod man and Amende A Sntito, hte wife, original mortgagors), to Bfortgage Etocfronfc Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 1.2002, and recorded on March 7,2002 in instrument 1078178. In Barry county records, Mfchigon. on whkh mortgage there te ctefrned to bo due at too dote hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Sixteen Thousand Rvo Hundred Seventy Tteo And 08/IX Dolors ($116375.06). inducing Intereat te 6.125% per annum. Unctar too power of ateo oontefriod in said mort­ gage and too ataiute in ouch caao made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given tote eaid mortgage wtt bo toroctooed by a sate of too mortgaged promtoos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, te too Barry County Courthouse in Haotinga te IDO PM, on September 16,2004. Said premises are situated In Townahip ol Prairuvile, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing te too North 1/4 oomar of Section 7. Town 1 North. Renee 10 Wml Prafrtovteo Townchip. Berry County. BtikNgon; toonoo South 12 degrees 0 minutec West 1172 tote; thence South 57 dooreae 52 minutee Eett 378X toot; toonoo North X dogreoo 3 ntinuiao East 152.X toot; toonoo South X ctogreoo 17 minutec East 92.70 teat for too pteoo of beginning of tote description; toonoo continuing Souto X dagreoc 17 minutes East 5530 late; toonoo Souto 4 degreaa 41 minutec West 196.88 test; toonoo Souto X degreaa 11 minutec Wool 172.44 teed; toonoo North X dogreoo 41 minutec East 25730 test to toe pteoo of beginning, aaoepting too roods 12 late wide off too Southerly and Wiaoteriy atdre of too aouve oescnDoo prupeny. now cwng Known aa lcx 30-0 of too SubdMoton of Lol No.... X of Suporvioorla Plat of Sunoot Point, accordng to too recorded ptte thereof in Uber 2 of Plate, on Page 48. The redemption period ahal bo 6 montoe from too date of such aaio. unteee doianninod aban­ doned in accordance wtih MCLA 6X32413 in whkh case the redemption period ahal bo X days from the dote of ouch aaio. Dated: August 12,2004 For more intonnation, please cal: FC R 248383.1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys ror Mortgage electronic riogwnoon Systems, Inc. 304X Ibtegraph Rd Ste 2X Binghem Famw. Mkhigan 480253822 Rte #X1868FO1 BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt having boon made in too terms and condNono of a certain mortgage made by Shktey F. Fax, a single woman and Ronald E. Harriman, a stogie man, aa joint tenants. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated too 24th day of October, 2X0 and recorded to too offtoe of too Rogtetor of Coeds, tor The County of Barry and State of MteNgtrn, on too 9to dey of November, 2X0 in Inofrumont # 1X1742 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having boon assigned to Monument Street Funding-ll, LLC, on which mortgage there is ctefrned to bo duo, at too data of this notice, too sum of Ono Hundred Ono Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Nino 8 30/IX ($10137830), and no oul or proceeding at tew or to equity having been insti­ tuted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any pert toereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of toe power of eate contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of too Sate of Mkhigan In auch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on too 8to dey of September, 2004 at IDO o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate at pubic auction, to too highest bidder, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being toe building where toe Circuit Court tor toe County of Bony is hold), of toe premtees described in said mortgage, or so much toereof aa may be necessary to pay the amount due, as storesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8340% per annum and al legal coots, chargee, and expenses, including too attorney toes dewed by tew, and ateo any sum or sums which may bo paid by toe undersigned, necaaoary to protect Its interest in too premtees. Whkh said premtees are described aa fotiowa: Al toot certain piece or parcel of tend aftuated in too Townahip df Haotinga, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as totiows, to wit : Beginning at a point on the west Uno of Section 25. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, Hastings, Townahip, Barry County. Mkhigai), distant South X degrees X minutes 27 seconds West 178.X teat from toe Northwest comer of said Section X: thence South X degrees X minutes 27 seconds West. 2X.X toot along said Wool section Ino: thence South X degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds East 3X.X toot pardei with too North mo of sted Section 25 ; thence North X degrees X minutes 27 seconds East. 1M.X feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds Weal. 245.X toot; thence North X degrees X minutes 27 seconds East. 22.X toot; thence North » degrees 48 min­ utes 04 seconds West, 85 X toot to tie point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubic Nghwey purposes over toe Weeterty X loot thereof tor Charlton Parte Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately tolowing the sate, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property te determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6X32418, too property may be redeemed during X days immedi­ ately toltowing the sate. Dated: 8/12/04 Monument Street Funding-ll, LLC aSbrSo 8 BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Monument Street Funding-ll. LLC 888 W Big Beuvor. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 owan 8/12-8/2 THMPBRIMADEBTCOLLBCTORATTWPTBIG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY MFORMTON OBTABffiD WEX BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBBI BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBLJTARY DUTY. BIORTGAGE BALE Detautt han been mode in too condMone of a mortgage made by Tlmotoy Wood and Ttacy A Wood, husband and wita, to Amoriquost Mortgage Compiany, mortgagee, doted October 8, 2X2 and recorded October 21, 2002 in Inofrumont Number 1088771, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Tract Company ae Trustee, of Amoriquoct Mortgage Securities, Inc.. Accel Barked Pare Through CortMcrore series 20033. Under too PenAng and Servicing agreement doted ae al May 1,2003, wtorout recourse by oeolgnmont aubmMod to and recorded by toe Barry County Rogtoter of Deads. There to ctoimod to bo duo on ouch mortgage toe sum of Tteo Hundred Ono Thousand Bght Hundred Eighty and 86/1X Dolare ($20138038) frkiudng interest at toe rate of 10.78% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained In too mort­ gage and toe atalutee of too Stalo of MkMgan, notice ia hereby given toat too mortgage wB be toroctooed by a sale d too mortgaged premtooo, or some part of them, at pubic venue at too Barry County Courthouse in Haotinga in Barry County, Mkhigan at 1 DO p m. on September 2.2004. The premtooo are tooctod In too Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Btock 2 of Pauina Beach at Rno Lake, according to too recorded ptot toereof aa recorded In Uber 2 of Pteto on pogo 2. except beginning ol too Northeast oomor of said Lot 12: toonoo aoutowooteriy along too North Ino of acid Lot 12. a dtetanoo of 145.X loot; toonoo Caatarty to a point on too Eaat Ine of acid Lot 12 dtotant Souto 6830 toot from said North^ru oomw of tot 12; toonoo North Nor? sted oast Lot Ino X X teat to too pteoo of boginnfrig. The redemption period ohel bo 6 montoo from too dote of ouch aaio. untees too property to dolormined abandoned In accordance with MCLA $6X32413 in whkh cose too redemption period ohel bo X days from* too date of too sWo. TO ALL PURCHASERS. The toredooLig mortgagee can rescind too sale in too event a 3rd party buys toe property and toore to a afrnulanoous reeoMton wtih too borrower, in tool event your damogo3 I any, are Irnled ooteiy to too return of too bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: July 28.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutschs Bank National Tract Company as Trustee, of Ameriquoet Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through CertMcates series 20033, Under too Poolng and Servicing agreement doted as of May 1, 2003, without recourse, Ae Assignee P.O. Boe 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Filo No. 2141250 wwm �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 2CO4 — Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES Short Foradoeura Notice - Bany County PETER M. SC HREIDER MAN A ASSOCIATES P.CM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMATION OfetAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: CHRISTO­ PHER T. WASHBURN and MARIAN E. WASH­ BURN. HUSBAND AND WIFE 10 GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dat'd January 1.2. 2000, and recorded on January 25. 2000, in Instrument number 1040548, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($82,145.12), Including interest at 8.0% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby givon that said mortgage wHI bo toroctooed by a sate of too mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mkhigan, at 1:00 o’clock pjn.. on September 16. 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Mkhigan. and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 42 ROOS PLUS 100 FEET. SOUTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28. THENCE WEST 202 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 110 1/2 FEET. THENCE EAST 220 FEET, THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, Ml. TAX PARCEL 10*08-003-028-055-00 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate untees determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Auoust 13.2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Surte 222 Farmington Hitts, Mkhigan 48334 THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to coltact a debt and any Information obtained will bo used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Cariene R. Stratey. a single woman. 833 E. Bond Street. Hastings. Michigan, to U.S.DA. Rural Development. 3001 Coolidge Road. East Lansing. Michigan, dated January 15.1999 and recorded on January 19. 1999 in Document *1023844. Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $91369.71 The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. October 14,2004 at 1 OO p.m local ume. in the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan, The property wa be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortp^. together with interest at 6.125 per cent foreclosure coats, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in City of Hastings, Barry County. State of Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lot 7, except the West 10 feat, also Lot 8. in block 12 of HJ. Kenfieid's Addition to the City, for­ merly ViHage. of Hastings. accorSog to the record­ ed ptet thereof, as recorded In Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9, also a fractional lot North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on foa North line of Lot 7 that is East lOfast from the Northwest comer of Lot 7. thence Northerly atong the extension of the West property line to the Right of Way of State Street, thence Southeasterly along the Right of Way of Stats Street to a point where the North Ime of Lol 7 intersects with the Right of Way of State Street thence West to the place of beginning; also a blank tot East of Lot 8 described as commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 8. thence Easterly along tha Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge of the Rght of Way of State Street; thence Northwesterly along the Right of Way of State Street to the Northeasterly comer of Lot 8. thence South to the place of beginning. Tha redemption period will be six months from the date al sale, but if the property is abandoned under MCL 8003241a. the redemption period will ba 30 days. Dated: August 26, 2004 I Krt C . Ettsworth (P3B700) Attorney tor Mortgage Holder 2920 Blueberry PL Saginaw, Mkhigan 48603 (989) 790-0994 8/26. 9/2. 9/9, 9/16 OBTAMED WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Becky L Junglas. an unmarried women, to America’s Moneytine. Inc., mortgagee, rtewt November 24,1998 and recorded December 3, 1998 In Instrument Number 1021731, Barry County Records. Said mortgage ia now held by Chase Bank of Texas, NA fka Texas Commerce Bank NA. as Custodian by assignment dated November 24. 1998 and recorded on December 3, 1998 In Instrument Number 1021732 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on sefeh mortgage the sum of One Hundred Rfty-Ttoo Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and 53/100 Dollars ($152,399.53) including interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win bo foroctoood by a sate ol the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, al pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Heatings in Bsrry County, Mkhigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 30. 2004. The promises are located in ths Township of Irving. Bany County. Mkhigan, and are described aa: The East 415 feet of the West 715 foot of that part of the East half of ths Southwest quarter of Section 32, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, lying North of the ^Achigan Central Railroad right of way and South of the contoritoo of Irving Road The redemption punod shal be 6 months from ths date of such sate, unless the proparty is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 56003241a, in whkh case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages, if any. are Imited ooteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at stee. Dated. August 26.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Bank d Texas, NA fka Texas Commerce Bank NA, as Custodian , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 244.0819 Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regutar Meeting August 11,2004 Mooting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Board members present: Doster, Nottingham. Nfchois, Gray, and Goyings Ateo present: Attorney Rob Thai from Baucham, Sparks Law firm. Also present: approximately 12 members ol the pubic Pledge of Alliance Approved agenda with addition Approved minutes Board Meeting held July 14. 2004 Public Comment was made Pino Lake Fire report placed on file Prairtevffle Township Pdke Dept Report placed on Me Adopted Resolution for Oak Drive Special Assessment District No. 04-1 Set 2nd Public Hearing tor Oak Drive Special Assessment Approved motion to move ahead on Pine Lake Weed Special Assessment Approved Fixed Asset Capitalization Pokey for Praineville Township Discussed Township website Discussed problems in cemetery Clerk's report placed on file ' Treasurer’s reports placed on fife Discussed Kitty Long zoning violation Discussed Scrap tire project Approved list ol bills to be paid in the amount ol $35,524.79. Adjourned 1035 P.M. Submitted bv: Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Mark Doster. Supervisor COUNTY OF BARRY DECEDENTS TRUST THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT MORTGAGE SALE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to coiled a debt Any information obtained oe used lor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contad our office al the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a certain mortgage made by: Charles Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wife to WMC Mortgage Corp.. A California Corpora* on Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recoroed August 13. 2002 in Document No 1085523 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, by assignment.recorded January 6. 2004 in Document No. 1120261. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($96,026.68) including interest 10.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or soma part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. September 30. 2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence r forth 20 rods; thence East 16 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 9507 Brumm River Road. NashviUe Ml 4X73 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in wfokh case the redemption period stall be 30 days from the date of suet. sate. Dated: AUGUST 20. 2004 Deutsche Gink National Trust Company as Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates, P C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Starting Heights, Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Fife No: 04-27100 Pub: 8/26 — 9/23 oc&mwc AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY ^FOR­ MATION OBTAMED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having bean made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Eugene C. Lockyer, single and Cheryl Heers, single . Mortgagors, to First Union Homo Equity Bank. NA. nka Wachovia Bank of Delaware. NA by merger with First Union National Bank of Delaware. Mortgagee, dated the 16th day of July. 1999 and recorded in the office o<’ me Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of July, 1999 in instrument * 1033141 of Barry County Records, on whkh mortgage thaie is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Sa 4 75/100 ($136,956.75), and no suit or proceeding at law <x m equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Mkhigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of September. 2004 at 1 DO o'clock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, st ths Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the txActing where the Circuit Court tor the County ol Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 6.770% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney tees slowed by law, and also any sum of sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Whkh said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry. State ol Michigan, and described as tottows. to wit: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County, Mkhigan. described as: Commencing a! the Southwest comer ol Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds East 1053.18 feet along the centerline ol Quimby Road and the South Ine of said Southwest 1/4 Section 25 to the piece of beginning , thence Northeasterly 24129 feel along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 200 feet radius cu rve to the left the long choid o! which bears North 56 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East 226.92 teet; thence North 21 degrees 43 min­ utes 24 seconds Ear 5430 feet and along the cen­ terline of Quimby Road; thence Northeasterly 286.61 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 250 toot radius curve to the long chord of which bears North 54 degrees 33 minutes 56 sec­ onds East 271.17 teet. thence Easterly 397.91 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 10000 toot radius curve to the right the long chord whkh boars South 81 degree* 11 minutes 30 seconds East 395.29 feet, thence Easterly 271.50 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 280 feet radius curve to the left the long chord which boars North 82 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds East 260.99 toot, thence Northeasterly 3531 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 1090 toot radius curve to the left foetong chord of whkh bears North 53 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds East 3531 toot; thence South 50 degrees 34 minutes 57 seconds East 553.69 feet; thence North 89 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West 1535.71 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 to the otace of beoinnino Commonly known as: 1645 W. Quimby Rd . Hsatings.. Ml 49056 During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a, the property may be rexieemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 8/12/04 Wachovia Bank of Delaware. NA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56384) Attorney for Wachovia Bank of Delaware. NA 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 0 Pub: 8/12-9/2 CARLIE LOU ADAWAY TRUST. U/A/D 2/04/1993. as amended TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Cartie Lou Adaway. who lived at 2030 Parker. Wayland. Michigan died 3/29/2004. Creators ol the deceased are notified that ail claims against the trust wB be forever barred unless presented to the Successor Co- -ustees. JAMES WILLIAM ADAWAY and HEATHER S. ADAWAY. cto 2030 Parker. Wayland. Ml 49348. within tour (4) months after foe dale of publication of this notice. Ben A. Fowler Pa 137 P.O. Bos 1787 Grand Rapids Ml 4950J-1787 (618) 459-197'. James WiHtam Adaway md Heather S. Aoaway c/c 2030 Parker Wayland. Ml 48348 arnmi (8-26) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Poerd Meeting August 10, 2004 All Board members present. Co comm Neil. Deputy Nieuwenhuis. Jan McKeough Approved minutes; Received Treasurer s report Approved cemetery driveway improvements not to exceed $570 Paid outstanding btHs Adjourned al 8:15 p.m. Submitted by: Bonnie Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by: Jon Brown. Supervisor okmi (8/26) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt cotiector attempting to ooF toct a debt Any information obtained wfti bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, pteaae contact our office at the numbor lotod Mow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made Jennette A Kruger, to Amoriquost Mortgage Company, A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18. 20C3 and recorded March 25. 2003 in Instrument * 1100893, Barry County necoros. Micngan on wmen mortgage mere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Rve Thousand Six Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($105,611.52) includ­ ing interest 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortg^je wB be toroctooed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises. or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday. September 16. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Woodtand, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing on the East line of Section 16, Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, at the Southeast cor­ ner of the North 30 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16; Thence North 168.6 Feet; Thence West 236 Feet: Thence South 168.6 Foot; Thence East 233 Feet to the Place of Beginning Commonly known as 353 North Mam Street. Woodtand Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: AUGUST 12, 2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagoo Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-26773 Pub: 8/19-9* MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Juan Barroso, a single man aka Juan Barroso HI. original mortgagor's), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee, dated June X. 2003. and recorded on July 2. 2003 in instrument 1107734. in Barry county records. Mkhigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof tha sum ol Eighty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twelve And 08/1X Dotiars ($85,212.08). nckxting interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provkted. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« ba foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged pramaes, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouae in Hastings al 1:00 PM. on September 16.2004. Said premises are situated in Township ot Maple Grove, Barry County, Mkhigan. and are daecribed as: A parcel of land la rated in tw Soutoaaat 1M of Sections.Town2Norfr. Range 7 WeeL deeofoed as loftows: Commencing st the Southeast comer of said Section 6. Town 2 North. Rwige 7 West; thence North X degrees 19 degrees 12 minutes East along the East Ine of said Section 132933 teet to the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes X seconds West along foe North me of said South 1/2 of foe Southeast 1M 575.X feet to the place of beginning; thence South X degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West paraM with said East section bns 396.X teet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes X seconds West. paraM with said North ine of foe South 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4. 300 00 teet; thence North X degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.X test to said North Ine; thence South 88 degrees 56 min­ utes X seconds East along said North Ine X(LX teet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from foe date of ouch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in whkh caae me reoempaun penoo snan oe -ju oays irom mo dato of such sate. Dated: Auguat 12, 2004 For more information, pteaae cal: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronk Registration Systems. Inc. 3G400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife *032270F01 NOTICE • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting ot the Bany County Board of Commissioners held August 24, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Public Notice The proposed budget ol foe Barry Conservation District tor the fiscal year beginning October 1. 2004, wil be presented to the District Board for final approval at a special meeting at 8:00 a.m. on 9-3-04 at the Deckside Conference Room of Pennock Hospital. 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings. Tha Pubik is invited to comment on the proposed budget at this time. Copies of the proposed budget are available al the District office located st 1611 S. Hanover. Suite 105, Hastings. Ml 49058 □93S4442 Show your SAXON Spirit! Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TC COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be Tha Barry County Board of CommisaionarB is seeking interest­ ed dtizena to serve on foe Mental Health Board. The Mental llseHh Code requires that membership include representatives who are primary consumers of services, as watt as repreasntetives who are family members of primary consumer*. Barry County is specifically seeking citizens who meet these criteria. Applications may be obtained at foe County Administration Office, 3rd floor ol foe Courthouse, and must be relumed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 6. 2004. ____________________________________________________________ 0S634433 Schools of choice Barry ISD • Delton Kellogg Schools Hastings Area Schools Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2004-2005 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades: K-12 / Application deadline Sept, zlst. Delton has openings in grades.K, 1. 2.7.8,9.10.11.12/ Application deadline Aug. 13th. Send written requests to: Superintendents Office Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools Hastings Area Schools 377 N. Grove St. Delton. Ml 49046 2}2 W. Grand St. Hastings. MI 49058 HASTINOB ATHUmC __ VV Show your school spirit and demonstrate your support for MB Saxon athletes with a “SAXON" BOOSTER CLUB logo on your driveway. Crews from the Hastings Athletic Booster Club will paint the Saxon logo on your driveway. A donation of $20.00 will allow you to support Hastings Saxons athletic teams and show your pride in our athletes and schools. All proceeds support Saxon athletic programs through the Hastings Athletic Booster Club. Call Kelly Vogel 948-0459, Stcphenie Howell 945-5662, Peggy Terrel 948-0129. Chris Greenfield 948-4312. YMCA PrograM Director An excellent opportunity for a recreational professional to join a YMCA in one of the 100 best small towns of America. Hastings. Michigan. An energetic team player is needed to lead a full spectrum of programming from youth sports to operating a YMCA Day and Resident Camp. Candidates should be al least 25. possess a bachelor's degre** in recreation management, education, or a related field and have one to two years related experience. This is a full time, year-round position with a benefit package including bealth/dental insurance, retirement and vacation. Those interested should send their resume. 3 letters of refer­ ences. and include in a cover letter a paragraph that describes why an organized camp experience is important to the growth of a child and a paragraph that explains your phi­ losophy on youth sports. Letters and resumes must be returned to the YMCA Office. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml 49058 by August 30*. 344. Hastings. Ml 49058 Please include your: Name, address, phone number. Thank you for your oupport. P.O. Box 252 • 2055 Iroquois Trail • Hastings. Michigan 49058 • Phone: 269-945-4574 • Fax: 269-945-2631 S �Page 20 — Thursday, August 26. 2004 - The Hastings Banner $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 SEASONAL RENTAL: Sept, through May, beautiful home, secluded setting on the Thomapple River. Ideal for teachers, waiting for a $175 BERBER CARPET: house to be built, etc. 1 or 2 12x30 (40 yards), oatmeal bedrooms, completely fur­ color; (517)201-0600. nished. Appliances, dishes, bedding, everything! Locat­ AMISH DROP LEAF ed between Hastings A Mid­ KITCHEN TABLE with 3 dleville. Deposit references, chairs, in excellent condition, no pets, $500 monthly. $500 obo. (269)9484)502 Phone (269)795-3566. FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 cases, $500. Call (269)945­ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs 9340. in any of our papers. Get HARDWOOD PALLET them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 LOGS A FIREWOOD. Also, N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At bundled campfire wood or the front counter. by truck load. Reasonable! SALE: Bedford, (269)948-4682________________ ESTATE 154 Marvin. August 27th. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry Fri., 9am-5pm; August 28th, wood with pillowtop mat­ Sat., 9am-2pm. Take M-37 tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 South through Bedford. Watch for signs. 3 Bedroom house, basement, garage, ALLEGAN ANTIQUE workshop with lots of good­ MARKET: SUNDAY, AU­ ies. Furniture, beds, dressers, GUST 29TH. 400 EXHIBI­ antiques, vintage, linens, col­ TORS! RAIN OR SHINE! lectibles, pottery, household, MOST INSIDE OR UNDER yard A garden, lawn mow­ COVER! SHOW LOCATED ers, glassware, quilting fab­ AT THE FAIRGROUNDS rics, Caramel Slag, Fostoria RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, American, washer, dryer, MICHIGAN! $3 ADMIS­ stove, refrigerator, micro­ SION! 7J0AM-4PM. waves, small appliances, pic­ wwwalleganar.tiques.com tures, lamps, tools. Sale by ANTIQUE PARKING LOT Huckleberry Hodgepodge. SALE: Sat. 8/28, 9am-4pm. Richland - 8836 GuU Rd. Multi-family sale: Furniture, primitives, McCoy, wood­ land baskets, linens, toys, dolls, lures, glass, more. AQUATIC PLANTS: Gold­ fish A Koi and pond sup­ plies. Summer Clearance Sale: August 9th-31st. Apol's Landscaping & Water Gar­ dens, 9340 Kalamazoo, Ca­ ledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am530pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Cail (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24* drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape. $750. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIPTIONS are available for $25 per year in Barry County. Call (269) 945­ 9554. ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom apartment on beautiful Lake Algonquin, $450 a month plus utilities, 1 month rent A security deposit required. Call (269)9450917. FOR RENT: Hastings 3 bed­ room includes stove, frig, washer A dryer, garage. No pets, $625 a month A $625 deposit. For application, (269)792-2384. FOR RENT: Nice one bed­ room house in Hastings. New carpet new paint new furnace, $550 a month, se­ curity deposit A references required. (269)945-9461 CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT OR ATTIC! Turn extra and unwanted items into cash! Advertise garage sales, yard sales, porch sales, and miscellaneous items with ads in one of our publications Call (269) 945­ 9554 for rates. GARAGE SALE: Fri., 8am4pm; Sat, 8am-lpm. Collec­ tibles, household, furniture, clothing. Multi-famliy, 3789 Piter Rd., Delton.. GARAGE/MOVING SALE: Fri. A Sat, 8/27 A 8/28, 9am-5pm. 529 W. State St. Across from Glik's A K-Mart Plaza. Desk. cookware, dishes, microwave. Lots of stuff. Parking available at Riverbend Travel. LARGE SALE: 1990 E M-43 Hwy., Carlton Center. More items added A a light weight trailer. Friday, 4pm-? Satur­ day, 9:30am-? MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saddles, furniture, clothes, A much more. Aug. 27th A 28th, 109 E Grant St, 1994 MERCURY VILLAG­ ER: clean inside and out, new brakes, new- battery. $4,500 obo, (269)948-0438. 2002 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW LARIAT: FX-4 pack­ age, loaded, leather, power moon roof, stainless nerf bars, solid white, tan interi­ or, $24,500 priced to sell quickly! (269)217-3666 '93 DODGE 3/4 DEISEL: au­ to, air, cruise, 4x4, 174,000 miles, $6,500 obo. (269)720­ 2107 FOR SALE: 1990 30 Class A motorhome, 27,(XX) miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. ADMTTTING/PATIENT REGISTRATION: to $14/hr. + benefits! General office duties, (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. AIR EXPRESS/OTY ROUTE: Local routes to $800/wk! ASAP! Benefits ♦ 401K, start immediately. (517)886-5445 TDC. BEER WAREHOUSE, DRIVER, shipping, many! To $19/hr. + benefits! (^17)886-5445 TDC. BUILDING MAINTENANCE/SUPERVISOR: to $45,000/yr. plus! General trades/entry. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. CABLE INSTALLER/ TRAINEE: to $1,000/wk Co. vehicles! Train now! Lo­ cal work’ Year round! (517)886-5445 TDC. CONSTRUCT1ON/LABORERS: to $20/hr. Many types! Commercial/residen­ tial, start now. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: DESSERT LOCAL DRIV­ ER: to $800/wk. + benefits. 401K Plan (city route). Need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FACTORY PRODUCTION/ PACKAGING: To $15/hr. w/401K. All shifts will train! Advance! Major Cb.'s (517)886-5445 TDC. PATIENT ADMITTING CLERK: To $35/K + Bene­ fits! Fast-paced! Will train! Many types! ASAP! (517)886-5445 TDC. SATELLITE/CABLE INSTALI.ER/HELPER: to $1,000/wk Advancement! Training! Need many, (616)949-2424 Jobline .fee. TRUCK LOADER/FORKLIFT DRIVER: to $14/hr. ♦ benefits! (Major distributor) ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)945-2601 for further in­ fo! FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range from 1,280 sq.ft to X280 sq. ft. Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. Call Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ ia. // $100 KING SEALY FILLOWTOP mattress set with deluxe frame, almost new. (517)204-0600. • Ryan Streeter. 26 of Delton, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 18 to continuation of his probauon, 11 months in jail with work release for his community service and $3,000 in fines and costs for one charge of probation violation. He had been on probation afor operating a vehicle under the influence, third offense, in July 2003. During sentencing. Circuit Judge James Fisher remarked, “You look better the you have in months...your complexion is better. You can’t drink and be successful in life. I want to keep you in a program that will help you be successfid and stop drinking. Streeter, who represented himself can earn early release through continuing his commu­ nity service around the courthouse. • Melissa Kimball. 26 of Crystal, was sen­ tenced to $500 in court costs. $480 in proba­ tion oversight fees and $1,080.17 in restitu­ tion for charges of receiving and concealing a firearm. During a restitution hearing, Kimball’s attorney debated over the wholesale versus replacement costs of several items t*ken by Kimball. A co-defendant had already been charged with restitution for the items, and Fisher ordered that the restitution be joint and several which means that the balance owed the victims, approximately $94.34. The max­ imum penalty for this felony is 10 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. • Brandon Belson, 22 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to continuation of his probation for an additional 36 months, $200 in drug court fees, and 90 days in jail with credit of 36 days served and the balance to be served immedi­ ately for charges of probation violation. The violation was for consumption of alco­ hol in June and July of 2004. His original charges were delivery and/or manufacture of a controlled substance, marijuana. • Gregory Fryklind, 43. of Hastings, was sentenced Aug. 18 to 90 days in jail with credit of 52 days served and the balance to be suspended upon successful completion of drug court, three years on probation, and $2,540 in costs and fines, substance abuse counseling and a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. The charge against him is operating a vehicle while under the influence, third offense, a felony with a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000. one to five years of prison or proba­ tion with 30 days to one year in jail and 60 to 180 days of community service. This charge is from his arrest in Hastings on April 13. • William Simmons. 62, of Nashville, was sentenced to one year probation and $740 in costs and fines for one count of parental kid­ napping. a felony with a maximum sentence of one year and one day in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. This charge stems from his arrest in May in Maple Grove Township when he refused to return his children to his ex-wife after his par­ enting time. During sentencing Simmons* attorney was making the excuse that his client needs to “grow up” and deal with his respon­ sibilities like an adult, to which Judge Fisher remarked. “Your client is 62* years old... do you know when he will be growing up?” Corrections: • The name of Reka Mane Holley was omitted from the list of delegates chosen to go to the Michigan Stale Republican Party Convention. She was elected as a write-in in the Aug. 3 primary election. • Information regarding die personal injury accident in the 800 block of West State Street in Hastings Aug. 13. reported in last week’s Banner, was incorrect and perhaps confusing to some readers. The 16-year-old driver's Three busted in Vermontville area meth lab Methamphetamine and components for a lab were discovered by Eaton County Sheriff’s authorities in Vermontville Township Sunday night. While on patrol. Eaton County deputies detected a strong chemical odor coming from a residence at 7737 Round Lake Rond. Deputies obtained a search warrant and ■ about 3 am. the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad and Eaton County deputies conducted a search of the residence. There has been an ongoing investigation into possible meth labs in the area by Tri­ County Metro Narcotics Squad and Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies. All three suspects were arraigned in Eaton County District Court Monday, Aug. 23. Billie Jo Cousins, 25. of Vermontville, was charged with possession of methampheta­ mine and released on a $25,000 penonal recognizance bond. Joan Linda Rogen, 45 of Sunfield, was charged with pottestion of meth lab components and possession of meth with intent to deliver She waa released on a $25,000 cash surety bond. Frederick Junior Gregg. 50 of Vermontville, was charged w 1th possession of meth lab components, and pos­ session of meth with intent to deliver. He was released on a $100X100 cash surety board. A preliminary hearing is set for 10 ajn. Friday, Sept. 3. for Rogen and Gregg There it no dare set for Cousins at this time. Anyone who suspects a meth lab in opera­ tion is asked to call Eaton County Sheriff's Department at 517-543-3511 * vehicle hit Al Coenen’s vehicle while Coehen was turning left onto Industrial Drive. Tlte 16-year-old was deemed at fault in the acci­ dent due to traveling at a high rale of speed and not stopping for the red light. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green A khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 MEMORY FOAM BED: mattress, box. Space age Vis­ co NASA foam. Temporpedic style, queen, never used. New $2,600 $495. (517)204-0600 ALL JUNK METAL HAUL­ ING: farm machinery cars A misc. Usually free. (269)217­ 2769 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. PYGMY GOATS SALE (269)945-4025. Third crash victim dies Paint ball throwers nabbed HOPE TOWNSHIP - Troopers from Iho Machen Suite Police. '**• • ♦ J -’ Hastings Post, continue to investigate a traffic crash Aug. 17 that has HASTINGS — Mice responded Aug. 19 to a complaint called in now claimed the life of a third victim. by a motorist of kids throwing paint balls at vehicles as they crossed The driver of the pickup truck, Robert K Randall, age 21. of the North Broadway Bridge. Kalamazoo, was transported by Air Care for treatment of burns and The four, 11- and 12-year-olds, all from Hastings, later were injuries sustained from the crash He died from his injuries on apprehended by police when they returned to get their bicycles they Saturday. Aug. 21, al Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. had abandoned when officers arrived. The two-vehicle accident that occurred on Aug. 17 on south M-43 The complaint was turned over to Barry County juvenile authori­ Highway near Waldorf Road, in Hope Township. ties and the kids were released to their parents. Initial investigation and witness statements revealed a Chevrolet pick-up truck was traveling northbound on M-43 Highway when the driver lost control, crossing the center line of the roadway. The vehi­ cle crossed into the path of a Chevrolet Blazer and resulting in a HASTINGS — Two Hustings residents were arrested for disor­ head-on crash. The pickup then caught fire. As a result of the crash both the 22-ycarp-old pickup truck pas­ derly conduct for failing Io comply with Hastings Police officers senger and the 77-ycar-old driver of the Blazer were killed immedi­ Aug. 19. Donald Schewexler. 48. and Sarah Naylor, 26. were arrested after ately. officers responded to a verbal dispute in the 100 block of East Center Street Two held for disorderly conduct No one injured In rollover IRVING TOWNSHIP — A one-car rollover accident was report­ ed al the comer of Hammond and Willits roads to 911 Centra] Dispatch on Wednesday, Aug. 18. The driver was not injured and requested a tow truck to the scene to remove his car from the ditch. Alcohol was determined to be not a factor in the accident. FOR Accident leads to two arrests Car strikes mobile home MIDDLEVILLE - A resident on Wickwood Way reported that a blue Pontiac Sunbird bad hit their house and took off through the mobile home park Aug. 20. The mobile home had extensive damage to the skirting when Bany County Sheriff Deputies arrived. The car was located at 8070 Parmalee and officers anesed Nicholas Mooney. 19 of Middleville, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. FOR SALE: 5 acres. Drive­ way permit, perked, country setting northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. FOR SALE: farmhouse style 3bd home for sale in Alto, $78,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A one-car accident Aug. 18 at the corner of West Dowling and Banfield roads resulted in a car being in the ditch. Michigan Stale Police troopers at the scene arrested James Kerr for fugitive warrants charging him with contempt of court and for charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Also arrested was Adam Hang, 18, for being a minor in posses­ sion of alcohol. Fire damages harvester sklo HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 possi­ bly 3br, fenced yard with large deck 1 stall attached garage, some appliances in­ cluded, totally redecorated with new hardwood floors. Asking $82,000. Located at 526 E. Bond St Hastings. (269)945-2149 HOPE TOWNSHIP — A large harvester silo was reported on fire at South M-43 and Schultz Road on Aug. 18. The silo on the Hubbel Farm property was billowing smoke from the top when Delton Fire Department arrived. The fire was contained quickly and the damage has not been esti­ DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 HASTINGS — Gerald Carpenter, 23, of Hastings, was stopped Wednesday. Aug. 18, by Hastings City Police for erratic driving and was found to have a suspended driver's license and four warrants for traffic violations from across the state. mated yet “Erratic’ driver arrested Mullenhurst golf carts stolen 2002 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 CLASSIC extremely mint, pewter, custom pipes, helmets. Must sell, $6,000 or partial trade for white 1 ton flatbed. (269)217-3666 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great. $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Three golf carts were stolen from Mullenhurst Golf Course Thursday. Aug. 19. The carts were stolen from a storage shed after the suspects cut the chain link fence. The next morning the carts were located al a 29year-old nun's residence in the 4800 block of Beatrice by Michigan Slate Police Troopers. A fourth golf cart also was found in the process of being stripped and re-painted. The three carts from Mullenhurst were returned by flatbed trailer to the golf course. Also found were meth lab components and tools stolen from a tool shed in Allegan County. Man sleeping in car arrested HASTINGS — Authorities arrested Bobby Hubbel. 40, of Charlotte, for operati . a vehicle while intoxicated after he was found sleeping in his car with his fool on the brake and the car still in gear. After being awakened by officers it was determined that Hubbel had been drinking and he was transported to Bany County Jail, where he registered an 0.17% blood alcohol content Domestic fight leads to arrest MIDDLEVILLE — A verbal domestic dispute between a husband and wife on Bender Road being investigated by Michigan State Police Troopers resulted in a man wanted by police. Chad Green was arrested Sunday. Aug. 22, on a warrant from the Bany County Sheriff’s office on charges of contempt of court and possession of marijuanaA Washer theft suspect sought ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police Troopers are asking for information from the public on a theft of a power washer from the front porch of a home Tuesday, Aug. 10, in the 1100 block of Wildwood. The victim said he saw a white male, in his early to mid 20s with light brown hair, wearing white T-shirt and jeans. The man also is suspected in a number of other larcenies and breaking and entering cases, both in Barry and Allegan counties. He may be accompanied by another young man with the same descrip­ tion. The car they were driving is described as a small red compact car. Anyone with information is asked to call Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Bryan Roderick at 269-948-8283 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 2004 - Page 21 CLERK, continued from page 1 For Probate JUDGE • A IB Av • ___ , DOHERTY ■I °° ypu have time to he,P a child wltb special needs? Following abuse and neglect, many children are entering foster care with emotional, devel_ opmental, and learning disabilities. The Family Independence Agency is committed to giving you the support and education you need to care for special needs children. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time and structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: Homes with enough energy, time, and space to keep a group of brothers/sisters togeth­ er (40 sq. feet/child/bedroom). For more information telephone (517) 543­ 5844 and request. No-Cost Information Packet, (2) AND/OR Sign-up for foster parenting classes that being Thursday evenings, 6-9 PM, Sept 9th Oct. 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517) 543-5844 anytime and leave mes­ sage. Thank you! ly 11 I* l| I4 11 | www.doh«rty4judoe.com A political bumper sticker such as this one is one of the key issues In the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association's unfair labor practice complaint against County Clerk Debbie Smith. independent candidate by filing a $100 fee. and she was criticized by both the Republican and Democratic parties earlier this month fa RIGHT NOW OUR COUNTY NEEDS SPECIAL PARENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS na providing a complete list of names of precinct delegates within seven days of the primary, as prescribed by law. Barry County Cterk Debbie Smith dents to pay the charging party's (employees association’s) attorney fees and costs. • “That the respondents be required to post the commission’s order prominently in all county buildings.” • And all “such ocher relief that may be appropriate in the circumstances.” Smith has had an eventful year in what cus­ tomarily is regarded as just a functional pub­ lic position. She took part in a secret meeting in Baltimore Township April 14 that included five members of the County Board of Commissioners; she was taken to task by County Board candidate Donald Wiggins for incorrectly telling him he could file as an Deadbeat dad gets prison in landmark court decision by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Bany County Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher Wednesday sentenced Troy C. Joseph Butch to 23 to 48 months in prison fafelony cJuugcs of failing to pay child support. This prisor- sentence is believed to be the first fa failure to pay child support in the Stale of Michigan. This is not about you any more." said Fisher in a statement during the sentencing. “It’s about working mothers taking cate of children with irresponsible fathers. It’s about hundreds of children that have no support. This is the day 1 do something about it" Burch was ordered to pay the $42,021.23 in owed support on his three children from a support order from 1993. plus $120 in court costs. The court has been very lenient with Troy. I know he does na Hie to go to jail, but I’ve talked to him about paying his back sup­ port and it goes nowhere.” said Kim Matlews. Burch's former wife and mother of his three children, who now are in their teens. In a prepared press release. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeil commented. The failure to pay child support is a weekly nightmare fa any of the children caning from broken homes. Every week, in our Circuit Court and in every Circuit Court Join Pennock’s “Pavers for PACS” Campaign Buy a Memorial Brick Paver To Show Your Support of Pennock Hospital What to PACS? PACS (The Picture Archiving & Communication System) is similar to replacing your film camera with a digital camera. This technology is currently available in less than 10% of hospitals the size of Pennock. Radiographic film will be replaced with digital images that are immediately available to your physician through a telecommunication network of computer monitors. Benefits include: • Instant access by your physician • Improved speed and quality of image • Immediate availability to consulting phyi.ieians worldwide • Fewer repeat exams result in reduced radiation • Less cost for film expense and storage • Permanent record that will be archived for the future • State-of-the-art technology • Aids recruitment of superior medical and professional staff. Ask for our “PACS For You” campaign brochure for more details about PACS and how you can help Pennock purchase a new PACS system this year. Wluit’i “Piven for PACS”? “Pavers For PACS” is a way for Pennock community partners to help us purchase PACS and buy a lasting legacy of support at the same time. You’ll be able to buy a custom engraved paver stone placed in a special area dedicated to Pennock Community Partners ... the front entrance and walkway at State Street Center. You can buy one or more $100 paver stones and feature your custom message of up to two lines of text. Each line can be up to 14 characters (28 total characters, including spaces and period'*). Buy a paver for yourself, a friend or a family member. For more information on “Pavers For PACS”, contact Matt Thompson, Secretary to the Pennock Foundation, at (269) 945-1210 HOSPITAL Pennock throughout the stale and county, there is a constant parade of "deadbeat" parents brought before the court fa their failure to pay the minimum support fa food, shelter and the necessities of life. These cases are generally handled in an effort to try and get al least some cooperative support from the par­ ents for the children. In most cases, the con­ HEALTH tempt powers of the Court and the imposition of at most a 90 day jail sentence are used to Miners in Pct5 SERVICES v'<,,““on*lpro*reo"^„; try and protect these children. Only the most serious cases are sought as possible felony Pennock Health Services • 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, MI • 49058 cases where prison is an option." The local felony prosecution of child sup­ port has been a cooperative effort between the Bany County Friend of the Court and the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. The FOC investigator decides which cases Yes! I want a Paver for PACS! are considered necessary for felony prosecu­ tion from their perspective, and then submits a charging request for consideration of charges. Koren Rolison and Assistant Prosecuting Please print clearly Nm______________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ Cm__________________ Sate_________________ Zin___ Ebons_______________ ________Email-------------------------------- Attorney David Bannister are primarily responsible fa this effort. Paver text, up to 2 lines. 14 characters each, spaces and periods count as characters. □□□□□□□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□□□□□a Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them ______ I want a $100 paver The BANNER Complete this form and return it with your check payable to Pennock Foundation. To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 ______ I want a $1,000 paver ______ Yon may publish my name as a donor. 1009 W. Green St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 by 9/1/04. tssnazi �Pag* 22 - Thursday. AugMt 26, 2004 - Tha Haaanrja Barvw New Hastings ordinance would allow pets in parks by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer A new city ordinance will allow household pets in city parks under certain conditions. The Hastings City Council had a second reading of the proposed ordinance, the first step for city residents to be able to walk their dogs within the city parks. If this ordinance is adopted, the city staff will draft a resolution specifying the parks in which pets would be allowed and spell out the con­ ditions and requirements of the owners of the pets. Council members have asked several questions on this ordinance and the resolution, including wanting to know what the comments from the pub­ lic have been and if fenced area wiU be set aside as a “dog park” area where dogs can run off leash. Under current local laws, no one is allowed to bring any animal, domestic pet or otherwise, into any city park. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Received a petition on behalf of several prop­ erty owners on South Hanover for municipal sani­ tary sewer service to be connected to their proper­ ties. This service most likely will require installation of a lift station or a scries of grinder pumps because existing sewer mains are too high to receive the sewage via gravity. Council members voted to aprove the petition and forwarded it to city staff for preparing the preliminary costs estimates and assessment roll. • Approved a request from the March of Dimes to use Fish Hatchery Park May 7. 2005. for its annual WalkAmerica event The council also has approved a request to allow VINYL SIDING 4717 Broadmoor, Kentwood 1-888-600-3111 •616-554-1600 Call For Free In-Home Estimate Visit our factory showroom 7 Days a week ••------- • NO rtassw Pricing w HBB □recount applM to our ragMar M price. Al pnc*» hcUto eipert tnauauton. use of a motor home to be in place the night before the event for the event coordinator. • Heard the second readings of Ordinance Nos. 386. 387 and 388 to amend certain areas of the downtown from Apartment-Office. General Business and Industrial to B-l Central Business District designation. The areas are between Apple Street on the North. Michigan Street on the west. Boltwood Street on the east and Green Street on the south. • Heard and approved the quote for renewal of the insurance coverage with the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool. • Heard and approved the Hastings Public Library's request to put up two signs at the entrance of Tyden Park for its annual duck race. Heard in Chief of Police Jerry P. Sarver’s report that Detective Sergeant Tom Pennock flew to Maryland July I9 to attend specialized grant fund­ ed training in the use of a new thermal imager. The imager equipment, worth $15,000. the training, and round trip air fare was all funded through a technology transfer program grant sponsored by the U.S. Army, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center. • Heard Director of Public Services Director Tim Girrbach present the monthy staff report from the Department of Public Services that the staff is working on many projects. including the Abandoned well management project. The last two monthly compostable yard debris pickups wil) be Tuesday. Sept. 7. and Monday. Oct 4. Residents may also take yard waste to the container behind the City's Maintenance Garage located at 301 East Court St. The city’s work crews have completed construction of the new 12-inch water main on South Dibble Street. They are also working on changing out the old •‘watchdog" water meters and maintaining the sanitary sewer. • Heard that code enforcement officer Ed Hoffman also reported that he has handled 362 complaints, issued four civil Infraction tickets, one fence permit and removed 289 assorted signs, mostly political, from the city’s rights-of-way. Tim Girrbach from the Hastings Department ot Public Services reads the monthly staff report. Drug court program has largest graduation Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, etc CaH anytime... 269-945-9554 last Announced! UP TO $6,000 IN INCENTIVES! 04 MONTANA Anthony Sembarski thanking Judge Reher for putting him in the Drug Court Program during the recent graduation. Rebate............................ $4500 GMS Discount.................$3938 if DVD.............................. $1000 by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer On Aug. 25, the drug court program graduated its largest group yet. The proud four men and one woman all were presented with certificates of completion for their participetion in the 18-month program, one of a very few in Michigan. The keynote speaker wa» Yvonne Blackmond. the director of the Office of Drug Control Policy for the State of Michigan. She spoke of growing up one of eleven children in Los Angeles and her two brothers that succumbed to their addictions. There were three key messages she had for the graduates and the others in the program. First, no one is dispos­ able and everyone has value in this world. Second, the drug court program is to restore people’s dignity and make them feel they have value in this world. Third, you must be accountable to yourself in everything you do, whether it is your sobriety or your life You save..... ............. §9,438 04 GMC ENVOY SLE Rebate......................... ..$4500 GMS Discount............ ..$4023 GM Finance incentive ..$1500 You save.... ........... §10,023 in general. “It was not easy... but doesn't it feel good?" Blackmond asked the gradu­ It's on the way or we can get it! Call JU o<,„f ates to which everyone one of them nodded or said and audible yes to. The second speaker of the evening was Dr. Thomas Hicks of Battle Creek. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www.clrrtrt>ochmotora.co<n Locally Owned A Operated ZBS4' jajHfBLD HiWJHhwM • Do you “ know why we say we have Barry County s = 1 Ra'ed Service Sept’ BECAUSE _WE CAN! j Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Eric DrasOoch. President GMC Don Gar*y Sates Mgr Bame Signs. Sales Amy Piper. Sates Chns SMrmon. Finance Mgr MonSWMB-7 Tu». Thu 6 Ffl 8-5 and was represented by Judge James Fisher 15 years ago on charges of drunk driving. “It takes courage to face an addic­ tion." Hicks said. “1 have a few tips for you graduates and those of you still in the program: Never let yourself get too tired, too lonely, too angry or too hun­ gry. Also, be thankful for at least one thing every day. If you can’t think of anything, start with A and think of one thing for each letter in the alphabet. Also remember step three in the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: *My Will is No Match for My Desire.’ And finally, look at the last 18 months as a respite from drugs and alcohol and a new beginning to your new life.” The first graduate io be recognized was Steven Satterfield, who works in excavation. He was in the program as a result of drinking and being in a one car accident with a blood alcohol con­ tent of 0.24%. The second graduate was Scott Martin of Delton who works in the construction field. He was admitted to the program because of his third arrest after a serious injury accident that hap­ pened two yean ago Thursday. Aug. 26. The third graduate to be recognized was Robert Rybiski. who is 45 yean old and a tool and die maker from Grand Rapids. He was admitted to the program in 2002 rfier his eighth drunk driving conviction since 1988. He had passed out in his car with a very high blood alcohol content level. “Rather than (just) attending AA, I became AA... in every facet of my life," he said during the ceremony. Paulette Sweet of Nashville was the fourth graduate to be recognized. She was in the drug court program because of her fourth operating while intoxi­ cated arrest in 2002. “You persevered and overcame your issues... you made it” said Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher as he congratulated Sweet during the pro­ gram. The fifth graduate was Anthony Sembarski. In 1968 he dropped out of high school to enlist in the military and was shipped to Vietnam. He suf­ fers from effects of Agent Orange and post traumatic stress disorder. He was put in the program in October 2002 after a drinking binge. “We all have choices everyday in our lives... have I made the right choice today?" he said during his graduation ceremony. Program Director Jim Westra and his staff made several encouraging comments to the graduates after they were presented their award certifi­ cates “It’s times like this that makes me thankfull... the successes you have earned today are yours... be thankful for them." Westra said in his closing remarks. After the awards ceremony the graduates and their families were treated to pizza and cake and had a chance to personally thank all the drug court staff. Members of the communi­ ty. including Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil, as well as others, personally went up to each graduate and congrat­ ulated them. With their families by their sides the five graduates enjoyed themselves and their hard-won sobri­ ety. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-09-02.pdf 22bbacf3a6073eb47c7c34c8e72d32de PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-18SJ Summerfest through the eye of die camera Industrialists show the spirit of giving Are you ready for some rivalries? See Photos on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Thursday. September 2. 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 36 NEWS BRIEFS Next First Friday moved to Sept. 10 pie next monthly First Friday forum has been moved to noon. Sept. 10. al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The date has been changed from its cus­ tomary first Friday of the month to better accommodate the schedule of one of two scheduled presenters, interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. in a forum designed for her and challenger William Doherty. Both will meet in the Nov. 2 gen eral election for the remaining two years of the poet, which was vacated last January by the early retirement of Richard Shaw. Fekkes was appointed interim probate judge in March and she and Doherty were the top two vote getters among five candi­ dates in the primary election Aug. 3. Forum host Robert Dwyer said he origi­ nally announced the candidates' forum would be this Friday. Sept 3. but decided to change the date when Fekkes' campaign manager. Ron Neil, publicly announced she would be unable to attend because she will be out of town that day on family business. Doierty already has announced he will atteud the forum Sept. 10. No word had been received as of press time whether or ut>t Fekkes would appear ANNER Library to be featured at annual BIE luncheon by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The accent will be on the campaign for a new Hastings Public Library building at the 22nd annual Business Industry Education (BIE) luncheon Tuesday. Sept. 7. The luncheon will be held at noon in the Hastings High School cafeteria, with cost for tickets being $6. The Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the lunch­ eon. The library will have speakers focus on why the community needs a new library, said Louise Hurless, a Library Steering Committee member. Students representing the local elementary, middle school and high school will talk about why the library is important to them. Guest speaker Eva Aguirre-Cooper, direc­ tor of community affairs for WOOD-TV Channel 8. will also promote why the com­ munity needs a new library. Sketches of the new library will be avail­ able for the public to view. Representatives from the library also will be on hand to answer questions about the new library and the campaign. “The Last Chapter" building campaign for the Hastings Public library was kicked off in July. The goal is to raise an additional $3.5 million and have the new library completed by spring 2006. The site for the new library would be at the comer of State and Apple streets, next to City hall and the site of the former Mama B’s. Having the opportunity to further inform the public on the plans for the new library is another way for the committee to highlight that the new facility will be a "community library” and they want the “community to support it." Hurless said. Heritage Days are Sept. 10-11 Middleville Heritage Days celebration Friday and Saturday. Sept 10 and 11 will fea­ ture music, food and fun. Anyone who wants to be in the parade that they must pre-register by calling Fran French at 795-9414. The theme of this year's parade will be "Honoring our service people and unsung heroes." The parade on Sept. 11 will begin at McFall Elementary and end at Page Elementary. If the route should change due to construction, the public will be informed. The petting zoo is returning. In addition, the car show, tractor pull, and craft area still have room for more entries. Food vendors also are welcome. Anyone interested in selhng food should call George French at 795-9414. Chris Irwin is waiting for local volleyball teams to call her al 795-4564. Players for rhe sand and mud games are needed. This year’s children’s area includes games, prizes, bounceland. Milk O'Bessie and a fun basketball game. The weekend will feature appearances by Miss Barry County Adrienne Naylor and Little Miss Bany County Lauren Sweets. Friday evening's entertainment at Stagecoach Park starts at 6 p.m. This year music will be made by the Swanson Family, the gospel group In His Name, and four-part harmony from the Inspirations. Anyone who can help the committee with this festival should call Ray or Cheryl Peters at 795-005! as soon as possible. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 'Dream Machine' is a winner Al Conklin won first place for his "Dream Machine" entry in the Summerfest parade last Saturday afternoon. Conkin custom made the strange two-wheeled vehicle that turned backwards and forwards down the parade route. He is seen here riding in the contraption with his son.________ Delton’s deadly month Five killed in traffic crashes during August Pennock seeks CEO by Nov. 30 Pennock Hospital will conduct a nation­ wide search for a new chief executive offi­ cer and hopes to have the new person in place by Nov. 30. • Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees President Bruce Gee distributed a memo­ randum Tuesday to hospital employees, announcing the board's intentions. The search will be conducted in the wake of the resignation of CEO Dan Hamilton Aug. 2 after 18 years at the helm. Hany Doele has been appointed acting CEO in the meantime. PRICE 50C U.S. Representative Vem Ehlers speaks with area farmers at the Farm Bureau meeting at the Cherry Valley Greenhouse in Thomapple township. Ehlers, Stabenow aide meet with Barry Co. Farm Bureau by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Farm Bureau brought local fanners and legislators together Monday. Aug. 30. at the Cherry Valley Greenhouse to discuss energy policy , jobs and some of the challenges faced by agriculture. Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers and Mary Judnich from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow’s office briefly reviewed some upcoming legislation. Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids), who represents all of Barry County in Washington, told the group that the energy bill would be one of the first up once the U.S. House of Representatives goes back into ses­ sion following Labor Day. According to George Hubka of the Farm Bureau, this is the first conversation between legislators and farmers in the past few years. He said he hopes the meeting can become an annual event. See FARM BUREAU, page 6 by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Five people lost their lives in a rash of traf­ fic accidents in the beiton area during August, leading area authorities to wonder why. Observers of “Police Beat" and accident reports in the Banner may have noticed that the serious injury and fatal accidents on the southwest side of the county have increased markedly over the late summer. In an almost eerie prophetic moment Aug. 18. one day after a triple fatality. Bob Goldworthy of Goldworthy’s Towing com­ mented. “There will be at least one more seri­ ous accident on the west side of the county, then it will switch sides and be the east side of the county for at least three accidents. It’s a trend we see every year around this time." Exactly 10 days later, on Saturday, morn­ ing. Aug. 28. a 23-year-old Alto man was killed in a one-car crash on Norris Road. Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings are trying to determine the actual time of the incident, which was report­ ed at 11 a.m. Aug. 28. Area residents reported to police they observed damage to a tree in the area caused by the vehicle as early as 4 a.m. Friday. Aug. 27. The incident occurred on Norris between Wildwood and Mullen Roads in Orangeville Township. Initial investigation revealed the 1999 Chrysler Concorde was driven by James Patrick Gray. 23 of Alto, who was pro­ nounrui dead at the scene. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Norris Road when it left the roadway and struck a large tree at a high rale of speed. Tlie vehicle cunw k re»t behind the tree and was concealed in thick brush and trees. Aea authorities have been speculating that motorists have been traveling too fast for the curvy conditions of the M-43 highway, but alcohol consumption has been a possible fac­ tor in only one of the recent accidents. Elderly drivers were involved in three of the crashes and at fault in two. Here is a brief synopsis of the most serious accidents since Aug. 1: • A two-car accident on the afternoon of Wednesday. Aug. 11. resulted in a 50-year-old man losing his life. A witness behind the man was on her cell phone with 911 Central Dispatch describing the car weaving all over the road and hitting a sign while traveling northbound on M-43 south of Delton. The car crossed the center line and struck a pick-up truck driven by a 16-year-old driver and her mother, who were transported by ambulance to Bronson Hospital in serious condition. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash. A family member who contacted the Banner reported that the driver who died was a diabetic. • Three people were killed in a traffic crash at about 1:50 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 17. on south M-43 Highway near Waldorf Road. Hope See DEADLY, page 18 Maple Valley schools rally to overcome ‘microburst’ well run." she said. “They told us we could­ n’t be by the front entryway, we heard a loud bang and there was a huge wind that blew around all the handout papers, then (High School Principal) Todd Gonscr issued a statement that we had been hit by a tornado. It was scary, but they went through the building and made sure everybody was OK. and the weather was all clear before they let by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The first varsity football game on Maple Valley’s new high school athletic field was held as planned Friday evening and students enjoyed just one extra day of summer vaca­ tion. All this despite a major “microburst’’ storm last Wednesday evening, with winds that blew off the roof at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. Students returned to their classrooms Tuesday morning (Aug. 31) instead of Monday, as originally planned, after a storm struck without warning and ripped the roof from one wing of the school and scattered debris across the football field and knocked down trees and branches in Vermontville. There were about 80 to 90 teachers, staff and students and parents in the building tor seventh grade orientations and football players and cheerleaders were coming in from practice when the storm struck at 5:45 p.m. But there were no injuries. Assistant Principal Scott Eckert and school liaison officer Deputy Gary Pearson from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department were standing near the front door of the school when they noticed what they described as a funnel cloud, went inside and told the parents and students to get away from the doors and windows and Straight-line winds from a “microbursr blew out the windows in this classroom that stands exposed to the elements Thursday afternoon. take cover in the hallways. Allison Avery, a trustee on the Maple Valley Board of Education, was at the orien­ tation with her son. Ross, when the storm hit. "The school was so full of people and there was football and cheerleading practice going on. but nobody panicked, it was very everyone go." Kim Kramer, who assumed the post of superintendent of Maple Valley Schools Aug. 2. was in his office in the administra­ tion building, preparing for a board meeting when the roof was blown from the school. "I immediately looked out the window when I heard the wind start up and I was there to sec the roof leave the building." he said. "It startled me to the point where I was shaking and wondering, is this really hap­ pening? Is that roof really gone?*" Kramer said the w ind lifted the roof from the building like, “a piece of cellophane." "The entire rooms were exposed, then the next thing I saw was all the paper being sucked cut of the rooms and going up into the air." he said. Kramer said that once he realized what had happened, he radioed Gonscr to make sure students and staff were safe. See MICROBURST, page 17 �k- tm I .» ~ p*ga 2 - Thursday, Sapramtier 2. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Glimpses of Hastings’ annual festival of fun The Summerfest 10k run and the 5k walk were held Saturday morning, despite the wet conditions. Jewelry, such as this display, was very popular among customers a’ the arts and crafts booths on the courthouse lawn. The parade was led by the Hastings Boy Scout Troop color guard bearing the U.S. and the State of Michigan Flags Right behind them were veterans from the 81st Airborne Division. Tendercare ot Hastings won second place with its float, the S.S. Tendercare, which was made from a pick-up truck complete with people fishing over the sides Kids of all ages enjoyed the midway games, including the balloon pop and ring toss. Singing old favorites and some original music, this colorful duo was featured on the courthouse steps. The Nations’ Guard Michigan Youth Challenge Academy of Battle Creek marched won third place in the Band and Marching Unit category. A local 16-year-old, Dominick Eisiliones (center) rias bean at the academy since June. His mother. Cheryl Eisiliones of Hastings, said the program will give him his high school diploma and the start of a military career. Elenor Haven o( Hastings was this year's Summerfest parade grand mar­ shal. Haven was bom in Hastings 82 years ago and graduated from Hastings High School. She has been a volunteer at the Hastings Public Library tor more than 19 years. The Hastings Mutual Stage coach, seen here with its two horse hitch, won second place in the animals category in the Summerfest parade. The Hastings Moose Lodge sponsored a breakfast Saturday morning with all pro­ ceeds going to the Barry County Child Abuse and Prevention Council It was a slow start for the breakfast with the rain, but many people enjoyed themselves before see­ ing the rest of the Summerfest activities. A Summerfest record was set this year at 56C pounds, lifted by two of the competi­ tors at the weightlifting contest. Whispering Waters Campground won third place with its float with full size canoes, a picnic table and a camp fire in front of a tent. HEATHER A. REED, Staff Writer The Hastings High School Band won second place in their category. The flag corps, shown here, led the way. �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. September 2. 2004 - Page 3 Hastings school board agrees to pact with support personnel by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Hastings Area Board of Education last week ratified a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the Hastings Education Support Personnel Association The new contract grants a I percent pay raise for part-time support personnel who do not get insurance “Members of that unit who do receive insurance continued to get their insurance pa'd and took a pay freeze." Hastings Superintendent Christopher Cooley said in an interview Wednesday. “That’s much like our teacher contract where the) took a pay freeze and got their insurance." Effective from July I of this year to June 30, 2005. the agreement covers paraprofes­ sionals. custodians, maintenance workers, grounds staff, secretaries and food service workers The association ratified the contract July 23. In other business, the hoard: • Recalled four teachers from lay -off status. They are Matthew Armstrong, seventh grade social studies teacher at the Middle School; Dustin Gill, health and physical education teacher at the high school; Santa Hoekzema. third grade teacher ar Star Elementary; and Amy Oster, fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary. At one point last spring. 15 teachers were on lay-off status because the district is required to notify teachers m advance of pending layoffs even though officials know some are going to be called back. “You have to protect yourself in case finances do get really bad." Cooley said of having to put teachers on lay-off "The lay-off list, when we go into this year, will be down to five, either through calling people back or because some of the teachers who were laid off have secured jobs in other districts." • Accepted with appreciation a gift of $5.1 KM I from the Hastings Soccer Club to pur­ chase equipment for boys’ and girls' soccer teams in the 20044)5 school year. • Accepted with appreciation a gift of $3,502 from TNR Machine. Inc. in Dowling for the purchase of new wrestling uniforms for the Middle School wrestling team. • Honored Tnsha Kietzman. a fifth grade teacher at Pleasant view Elementary School, for being selected as the Hastings “Teacher of the Year" by the Wal-Mart Foundation. Wal­ Mart has given Kietzman SI .000 to use in her classroom, and the board accepted that gift with appreciation. • Received and accepted with appreciation a SI.250 Literacy Grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to provide additional professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers in the area of literacy, with an emphasis on new writing instruction techniques. • Sold a house the district owns at 644 W. Clinton Street for $92,500. The hoard pur­ chased the house on the southeast comer of Clinton and Young streets in 1999 for $70,500 when the district was building a new bus garage and needed a place to temporarily locate the transportation office. A few years ago. the board moved a portable classroom for the alternative education program behind that house. “When we had the budget cuts a Pleasantview Elementary Principal Marjorie Haas honors teacher Trisha Kietzman, who was selected as "Teacher of the Year" by the Wal-Mart Foundation. Accompanying the honor was a gift of $1,250. IM by 2004 campaign W breakfast is Sept. 9 Campaign Chairman Dave Hatfield and the Barry County United Way Campaign Committee arc encouraging the public to attend the 2004 Barry Counts United Way "What Matters" campaign kickoff breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 9. at the Barry County Expo Center. This event marks the beginning of the annual campaign to raise lunds to support United Way and its member agencies Thanks to individual and corporate contributions, these 31 programs provided services more than 54.000 times last year to Barry County residents in need This year’s kickoff will feature Keynote Speaker Bob Randells of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. In addition to the speaker, a continental breakfast will be served, music will he provided by the 200member Thomapplc Kellogg High School Band and the Barry Counts United Way v ideo will be previewed. Immediately following the breakfast, more than 150 participants from 25 local organiza­ tions will take part in the "Day ol Caring." an annual event organized by the Volunteer Center of Barry County. Employees from companies such as the Barry Community Foundation. Felpausch Food Centers. Hastings City Bank and Hastings Mutual Insurance will spend part of their day volun­ teering on projects at one of the 23 agencies that submitted projects for this year’s event. These projects include log cabin construc­ tion at Camp Mcrriwood. preparing food donations at The Food Bank of South Central Michigan and general cleanup at YMCA Camp Algonquin. Man-hours donated during this year's Day of Caring arc expected to be in the thousands. The public is encouraged to attend the kickoff breakfast to learn more about the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center and to hear how residents can make a positive impact through the United Way's dedication to “What Matters" in local com­ munities. Call 269-945-4010 for more information. couple of years ago. we lost the alternative education program and it became a natural move to move the bus office into that portable since it was already there. During this last year, we moved the bus office into that portable and put that house up for sale." Cooley said. • Presented Jeff Simpson, who has been involved in the driver education program for 27 years, including 14 as director, with a cer­ tificate of appreciation because he has retired from the Hastings driver education program. Cooley said. About a year ago. Simpson took a job as the head of driver training for the State of Michigan. "He came back this summer and still ran our program." Cooley said. "He’s not going to come back next summer." Simpson encouraged the board to hold on as long as it can to the local driver education program. "Jeff feels strongly, as a former teacher here, it makes a big difference when you have qualified driver’s ed teachers who arc also teachers here who know the kids they arc driving with over going to a private school where there is no relationship between the driver ed teacher and the student." Cooley said. “A year ago. the state cut all funding of driver education so we went this year from charging roughly $150 for driver training to roughly $300 because we no longer got any money from the state to support the program. We’re not really making money from the pro­ gram. but we need to do that to break even." • Awarded certificates of appreciation to Seif Chevrolet and Drcisbach Motors who supply cars to the school driver education program, which Cooley said "is really impor­ tant for us to be able to continue the pro­ gram." • Appointed Matthew Armstrong as head JV football coach for the high school; Steve Collins, cross country coach for the middle school; Pal Coltson. assistant varsity football coach (moved from head JV coach); Brian Doninni. co-head freshman football coach; Marshall Evans, assistant varsity football coach; Jack Hobert. co-head freshman foot­ ball coach; David Wilson, assistant JV foot­ ball coach; Marjorie Erb. early child care spe­ cialist II; Denise Hayes, early childhood spe­ cialist I; Amy Hubbell, weight room supervi­ sor; Megan Ross early childhood specialist 1; and Geneva Woodmansee, progrim specialist, child care center. Approved transfer/reassignments of Beverly Baron, third and fourth multi-age teacher at Southeastern; Daniel Benningfield. fifth grade teacher*at Southeastern; Teresa Bolo. first and second griidc muhi-age teacher at Southeastern; Barbara Case, special educa­ tion teacher at Star; Betsy Griggs, second grade teacher at Southeastern; Paige Herrington, special education teacher at the middle school; Dora Leonard, special educa­ tion teacher at the high school; Ellyn Main, special education teacher at Northeastern; Debra McGandy. developmental kindergarten teacher at Star and Southeastern; Tammy Nejnetz. kindergarten teacher at Central; Timothy Newsted. fourth grade teacher at Star; Merry Ossenheimer. developmental kindergarten teacher at Northeastern; Melissa Patton, special education teacher at the high school; Julie Sevcms. fifth grade teacher at Star; and Evelyn Westfall, cook for Food Sen ices at Plcasantview. • Heard that 10 student teachers have been assigned to the Hastings Area School System for the 2004-05 school year. They are Ben Baxter from Spring Arbor College who will work in the high school with Judy Way; Diane Joslin-Gould from Olivet College who will work in the high school with Mike Engle; James Minard of Western Michigan University who will work with Patti LaJoye in the high school; Nathan Pienta of WMU who will work with Joe LaJoye in the high school; Marge Angeletti of Olivet College who w ill work with Ann Enyart in the middle Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 school; Rachel Champion of Cornerstone University who will work with Jan Cummins al Plcasantview Elementary; Jill Haagsma of Grand Valley State University, who will work with Cathy Magill at Northeastern Elementary; Janine McWhinney of Grand Valley who will work with Tanya Haney at Northeastern; Julie Guenther of Aquinas College, who will work with Beth Stevens at Northeastern; and Leri Oct, of Grand Valley, who will work with Dawn Secord at Star Elementary NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Project FRESH coupons available Barry County area Farmer's Markets are full of fruits and vegetables now and Project FRESH coupons can be used for purchasing them. Anyone who has not picked up a Project FRESH coupon book yet may call the BarryEaton District Health Deportment at 269-945­ 9516 option 4. There are still some Project FRESH coupon books available. They need to be used by Oct 31. The Project FRESH coupon book allows the individual $20 to be used at the Fanner's Markets located in: • Hastings: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot next toTyden Park, across from the Admiral Gas Station. • Middleville: Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon in downtown Middleville, by the Thomapple Township-MiddleviHe Village Hall. Arts Council plans Chicago bus tour The Thomapple Arts Council will have a bus trip Sunday, Sept. 12, to see “Seurat and the Making of La Grand Jane," at the Art Institute of Chicago. The trip includes tickets, transportation to and froth the Art Institute with an optional trip to Michigan Mile. The trip has three pickups, in Grand Rapids. Hastings and Kalamazoo/Portage at around 8 in the morning and will return around 9 p.m. The cost of the trip is $60. Call the Thomapple Arts Council al 945-2002 to reserve tickets. The exhibition Seurat and the Making of "la Grande Jane" seeks to examine a familiar picture and consider why it has so captured the public imagination. The exhibition features paintings by Claude Monet. Pierre Auguste Renoir and Camille Pissarro, all painters whom Seurat greatly admired. Also included are works by Paul Signac and Lucien Pissarro. artists who shared similar interest in the pointillist technique and whose works were featured in the same exhibi­ tion that launched La Grande Jane to a Parisian public Seurat s first major painting to enter a public collection. La Grande Jatte has become an icon, one of the art world's most recognizable images. For more information call the Arts Council at 269-945-2002. Middle Ages event planned Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will gather for a histor­ ical re-creation Saturday. Sept. 4, al Historic Chariton Park. The focus of “Havoc in Hastings” is the equestrian competition. Horses and riders from near and far will test their training on the field in lance and target courses and other challenges. This is not just a theatrical demonstration like those seen at Renaissance fairs, but true athletic competi­ tion. Other tournament activities, including archery, raiper fencing and heavy weapons, thrown weapons, combat with swords, maces, spears and shields will be featured Saturday. Merchants.will be vending their wares while townsfolk demonstrate period skills and pastimes. Challengers will strive to unseat the champions of the kingdom and win the glory and prizes awarded at the end of the tournament. The event is hosted by the Canton of Three Walls, a local SCA group based in Ionia. The SCA is a non-profit educational organization that strives to recreate the best of the middle ages. Members develop a role to play based on medieval society, from beggers to skilled craftspeople - whatever their interests might be. The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults. $4 for children 12 and under. For more information, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775. Thomapple Players next production set The cast of “George Washington Slept Here" is already in rehearsal for the Thomapple Players’ fall production, sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Sept. 23. 24 and 25 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. This story chronicles the trials and tribu­ lations of Newton Fuller, who craves and gets "a little place in the country to call his own." Newton and his wife. Annabelle, and their daughter. Madge, are hypnotized into taking over one of those windowless, water­ less, almost roofless houses that doc the countryside. The cast includes Daemeon Richards as Mr. Kimber. Frank While as Newton Fuller, Carol Satteriy as Annabelle Fuller and Hannah Johnson as Madge Fuller. • Steve Eldridge is played by Lucas Holston, Katie by Barb Pruden and Laurie Quada is Mrs. Douglas. Clayton Evans receives a droll character­ ization by Jeff Kniaz and Rena Leslie allows Nonna Jean Acker to take a comic turn. Rose Anger brings a quiet presence to her portrayal as Hester. Christopher White brings youthful energy to his performance as Raymood, with Mike Kasinsky portray­ ing a sly Unde Stanley. Doug Sarver is Leggett Frazer. Kim Butler plays Theresa Hughes, Sue Barrington is portrayed by Angie Greenfield, Miss Wilcox will be por­ trayed by Rachel DuMouchel and Richard Curtiss is Mr. Prescott The play is directed by Kniaz, with DuMouchel as assistant director. It is pro­ duced by Norma Jean Acker with the set designed and constructed by Dale Svihl and Doug Acker. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, stu­ dents, children and $7 for adults. Printers available for non-profits The Allegan ’■-ad Barry County United WaY chapters have received refurbished printers via a new donation program from Dell Computers and Gifts In Kind International. Because of this program many non-profit organizations throughout Allegan and Barry counties are now able to fax. scan, copy and print their documents. "We are very happy to be able to provide organizations with this upgraded technology for their use. These are great printers, with all of the options!*said Lani Forbes, execu­ tive director of Barry County United Way. "We are always looking for ways that we can help organizations with the limited dol­ lars that are available to operate and upgrade our computer systems. This is the second time that we have worked with Gifts In Kind to do just that Two yean ago we were able to secure lap top computers for five of our agencies." Recipients have included the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Barry Community Foundation, 4-H, YMCA, Johnstown Fire Department, Lakewood Ambulance, Barry County Child Abuse Council, Middleville United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Family & Children’s Services and Thornapple Arts Council. Sixty-three printers were made available specifically in Barry County. There are still a few available to any non­ profit 501(c)3 that needs a printer. Call the Barry County United Way at 269-945-4010. Sex abuse support group established Candace Johnson of Crossroads Counseling Services will offer a support group for adult survivors of sexual abuse and trauma starting Thursday, Sept. 16. The focus of this group is to provide edu­ cation. skill training and emotional support in a safe and confidential setting at the Love. Laugh, Live A Learn Center in Middleville. This group will be offered to women only, beginning Thursday, Sept. 16, and run­ ning for 12 weeks on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required. This is toe third support group offered by Johnson. She also offers members, at the completion of the group, toe option uf join­ ing an on-going weekly group. Johnson received her master's degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University and her bachelor’s degree in social work from Calvin College. She is a therapist at the Love. Laugh, Live & Learn Center Call Johnson at (269) 795-2243, exten- sion 302, to register for the support group or for further information. �Page 4 - Thursday. September 2. 2004 - The Hastings Banner In My Own Guest column: Write The day the circus came to Maple Valley by Sandra f Ponseito • Farmland proposal deserves ‘no’ vote Dear editor: I read on your recent front page story about the Barry County Board of Commissioners deciding to ask that the taxpayers of Barry County to foot the bill so they c:n buy farm­ land and prevent it from being developed. What concerns me is the county meddling in what is. in my opinion, family business. When a person owns large amounts of prop­ erty. works it all his life and passes away, then the land becomes the property of the nearest surviving relatives. The remaining family members have the right to do with that prop­ erty as they see fit. either by continuing to farm or sell the property. It is not the county's business to use tax­ payers’ money to buy that land and keep it vacant. Our tax money should not be used to pay people for land that they probably can sell privately and make more than the county can pay for it anyway. 1 encourage a “no" vote on this request. We are taxed enough, and this particular "tax" will benefit the average citizen zero. zilch, nothing. Michael Mills. Hastings Belief in God carries belief in the soul To the editor: This is in reply to the Aug. 26 letter from Justine McLean: How sad that she feels that fighting for freedom is a waste. How sad she believes the men and women in Iraq fighting for her and me and what they believe in is a waste. America is over there fighting because of the atrocities of mutilation, rape and senseless killing. Our American soldiers arc fighting for all of our lives in Iraq so the fighting won't be here in America on our soil. As far as the abortion issue goes, if Ms. Mclcan doesn’t believe in God. we could argue the issue until forever and there still would be no resolution. If she doesn't believe in God. then there is no need for a soul and without a soul what she says might make sense, but if she believes in God. as 1 do. what she says makes no sense at ail. For if one believes in God. then one must believe we all have a soul. If one believes we have a soul, then life starts at conception, not the day you arc bom. People use the birth dale, not God. We as humans put the limita­ tion of a date in time. We may breathe our last earthly breath when we die. but for Christians that is not the end. only another beginning. I feel truly sad for Justin* McLean and oth­ ers like her who feel this short stay on this small rock is all there is. As far as comparing war and abortion, there is no comparison. In this war our sol­ diers are volunteers: they were not drafted. They arc fighting for such things as freedom, justice and liberty. Abortion, on the other hand, is something created by two people who have made a mis­ take by not using contraceptives and the one who pays is the innocent baby. This baby has not had a chance to make a choice, state a plea, or voice an opinion. The baby can’t defend itself. How sad that the one person in this world that should protect them from harm is the one person that gives the 4)K for their death. One last thought: Ms. McLean talked about the churches in America and how they shouldn't interfere in political maters and public life. Well, the church is just a building, but what makes up the church arc people, and people have rights. Kathy Davis. Freeport I’ve heard the expression "media circus" many times, but I didn’t believe it until I saw it with my own eyes. Call me spoiled, but I’ve become accus­ tomed to having Maple Valley all to myself so you can imagine my surprise when I arrived at Maple Valley High School last Wednesday evening to find it besieged by television news crews (as if having the roof blown off the school and deposited on the football field by a sudden storm wasn’t enough)! 1 parked my car behind one of the news vans and walked across the street into absolute bedlam. Maple Valley is usually a pretty mellow, but place that night 1 saw peo­ ple scurrying around to and fro in the pouring rain, gesturing and talking wildly. Television news reporters, each one with a cameraman following on his or her heels like a welltrained puppy. I walked over to the administration build­ ing. where I met up with my co-worker. Rose Heaton. I was surprised she recognized me. I had been there less than five minutes and I was already soaked to the skin, despite my raincoat and I looked and felt like drowned rat. "You’ve got to talk to this man over here," said Rose leading me over to where a gentle­ man was being interviewed by a young tele­ vision news reporter with surprising fresh make up and perfectly coifed hair. (How do they do that in the rain?) I waited patiently for the young woman to finish before I stepped up to do my interview. My grandma had taught me to always be polite and wait my turn so you can imagine my chagrin when I was no farther than one question into my interview when suddenly another television reporter stepped in front of me shoved a microphone into the man’s face and started asking questions! I couldn't believe it! Whatever happened to profession­ al courtesy? The same thing again and again and I was getting more than a little annoyed. I mean, everyone at J-Ad Graphics knows that the local television news stations often read our papers to get story ideas, but interrupting an interview in progress is beyond the pall! By the time I started contemplating making an obscene gesture in font of the next camera Dems’ love fest riddled with hypocrisy To the editor: Who arc these Democrats? I was somewhat confused as I watched the Democratic national convention. After months f Bush bashing, spewing hatred and negativity and. yes. even lies (they admit the end justifies the means), they are now the party of love a.id optimism. And even stranger still, it's the party that views the Vietnam War as the greatest since the Revolutionary War! Aren’t these the same people who protest­ ed the “immorality’’ of that war? Didn't they show up to spit upon and humiliate the sol­ diers that came home from that war? Haven't they told us over and over again how awful that time was. and how unnecessary that war was? Now that they have a candidate who fought in that war. it was a “beautiful thing” and he is a “true patriot." Go figure. These are the same people who find thcii way into churches once every four years, preach politics from the pulpit and then pass the plate. Apparently the separation of church and state docs not apply to them, when it is in their interests. The fact that they had to “lone down” the rhetoric at their convention, to try to convey (fool) a different message to the American people is proof of what they arc all about: Hypocrisy, smoke and mirrors and an aver­ sion to the truth as it exists in today's reality of post 9-11. Their theme of “Two Americas" is a hoot! A billionaire and a millionaire arc telling us about how they feel our pain, and. of course, how they will fix us. And fix us they will! Of course, they will have to raise our taxes to get rid of that nasty Bush tax cut. In Bill Clinton's speech, he made it sound as if he was forced to take his tax cut. Hello al) you guilty, rich liberals! Give it back if you don’t want it! I’m sick of hearing these rich people lament about how much money they have. Send it back. I’m sure the government will happily accept it. But don’t tell me I don’t deserve one! I don’t begrudge any hard­ working American a tax cut. I don’t care howmuch you make, just don’t whine about it! As I hear John Edwards, the Democrats’ candidate for vice president, declare that they aren’t negative, but the other side is. 1 have to laugh. It’s politics. John, you all do it. At least we don’t cry about it. They have their willing accomplices in the mainstream press to carry their water (and ignore their records and embarrassing gaffes). I listen to the main­ stream and alternative press. It’s amazing how ABC. CBS and NBC edit the news. Wei!, have to go. John is now showcasing every sob story they could find to portray America as heartless, cruel and uncaring about you. ’ I don’t want to miss this folks, it’s better than Jerry Springer. (By the way. he is a dele­ gate at this moderate love fest of hate for George Bush). Personally, I like to think this country is what it is a place that offers people to be the best that they can be, freedom to pur­ sue their dreams and acceptance of the responsibility, that comes with that promise. Maureen Dudley. Dowling Ask both candidates before setting date To the editor: Common sense tells you that first you must contact the persons involved to find their open dates, then try to find their common date before you announce when there will be a joint candidate forum. It seems like Robert Dwyer put the can befrore the horse when he allowed the announcement of when probate judge candi­ dates Stephanie Fekkes and William Doherty would appear together to face the public. Let’s straighten out this mess by seeing if there is a date that both candidates can make. Don Bowers. Hastings that was pushed by me. I knew it was time to step back and take a deep breath. Inspiration can sometimes from strange sources, as 1 was standing there getting wetter and angrier by the moment (I had been dragged away from my husband and our 20th anniversary dinner to be treated like this? was a reoccurring thought) when I suddenly remembered a Garfield button I used to wear back in my waitrcssing days; it said. "I used to be annoyed, now I’m just amused." I looked around 1 was amused. The television news cars and vans, scat­ tered beside the road, were emblazoned with colorful logos and slogans, some sprouting two-story tall poles topped by remote televi­ sion cameras, or satellite dishes and other assorted whirly-gigs resembled a bunch of circus or gypsy wagons. And I noticed something else. While the reporters and cameramen rushed frantically about, the people from Maple Valley were surprisingly calm. The sheriff’s deputies were calmly directing traffic the fire­ men and emergency personnel who had secured the scene were standing quietly in the rain making sure no one crossed the yellow tape, and the administrators were talking calmly in the lobby of the school. Later, when the administrators finally held a press conference in the shed on the far side of the parking (an appropriate place consider­ ing the crew I was hanging with that night) they were calm, clear-eyed and matter-offact. no one had been hurt, the classrooms and their contents could and would be replaced and. if at all possible and they believed it was, the football game would be played on as scheduled on Friday night and school would resume next week. I guess thafs why I found the resulting news coverage so melodramatic. That evening the television reports I man­ aged to catch made it sound as if people in Maple Valley were wringing their hands in despair, wondering whether or not it was a tornado or a wind sheer, worrying about how they were going to cope with devastation. One station still had their camera crew on site at 11:15 waiting for a second storm, which was producing copious amounts of lighting, to move out of the area so they could use their sky-cam to transmit live footage of the scene. What were they thinking? It looked the same as it did at 6 o’clock— just darker and wetter! The next morning. I tuned in at 6 a.m.. as 1 was getting ready for work. The morning news teams (not the same ones that were there the night before) were looking for a fresh angle. On one station the reporter was holding a handful of walnuts (J thought maybe he was going to entertain us with a juggling routine) but. no; he was saying a local resident had told him that those walnuts had fallen from the tree during the high winds the night before and had been blown all over the place'. Where do they gel these reporters? Duh. It’s late summer. Walnuts fall from trees — especially in a windstorm! I flipped to another station. Not to be outdone in the prop department the reporter was waving around a piece of insulation from one of the damaged class­ rooms. I hoped she hadn’t crossed the yellow tipe and rummaged around to much to find just the right piece of insulation (not so small as to look insignificant and not so big as to conceal her carefully chosen outfit) because I knew the inspector from the National Weather Service would be out later that morning to study how the debris was scattered. However, it was last the last newscast I saw just before I left that really made my day. One of the reporters on another station was hold- ing up a copy of the Maple Valley News! There it was. on television, living proof that despite their pretensions, television news reporters read our papers to get story ideas' When I arrived at the high school a little before 8 a m the three ring circus was, as I anticipated, well-under way I parked on the side of the road across from the administra­ tion building, poured myself a cup of coffee and sat back to watch the show. A young female reporter, with carefully styled hair and wearing heavier make up than 1 wore when I played a courtesan in the opera, tottered through the wet grass in pair of kit­ ten-heeled mules, while she held her hands limply at waist level as if she had a fresh man­ icure and didn’t want to smudge her nails. Her cameraman silently trudged an obedient three steps behind. Over by the football field another reporter was setting up for another live report. After finding her spot, flicking her hair and careful­ ly smoothing her clothes, she turned to the camera, her face a mask of concern. I glanced at my reflection in the rearview mirror of my car. I certainly could have used a mask. The morning was hot and humid and I had driven to Vermontville with the win­ dows down (the air conditioner and fan in my late model Cutlass Supreme hasn’t worked in years). It was a combination that spelled dis­ aster for my hair, which had tuned into an uncontrollable ball of blonde fuzz and my makeup, which had all put disappeared except for a smudge of mascara under each eye. My cotton skirt and sleeveless polo shirt were a rumpled mess. "Wow, it’s a good thing you don’t have to stand in front of a camera." I said to my reflection. The bored-looking guy leaning on the bumper of the SUV parked in front of me turned and stared. I guess television reporters don’t talk to themselves. I don’t think they even talk to each other. Later, as I walked around, trying to get photos of the classrooms that had been dam­ aged by the storm two reporters and their cameramen stepped in front of me to set up their shots. Amused I stepped back to watch. The two reporters jockeyed for the best camera angle and lighting, without making eye contact or even acknowledging the pres­ ence of the other. It was surreal. Later that morning when the investigator from the National Weather Service and Kim Kramer gave their statement to the media. I once again found myself shoved to the back of the pack by cameramen and microphone waving reporters who didn't seem to think I existed. Unable to hear enough to take notes, I went to the front of the pack and stood near Kim’s shoulder (I was amused as I watched the news that evening to see how tightly they were focused on Kim, I guess they didn’t want a rumpled, fuzzy-headed small town reporter sharing their camera space). After Kim explained that classes would resume on Tuesday, one day late to allow the teachers the in-service day on Monday, that the classrooms would be rebuilt over the next several months and a professional disaster clean up crew would have the football field ready for Friday night’s game, all the reporters wanted their own two-minute sound bite from Kim. "Mr. Kramer! Mr. Kramer!" clamored the television reporters once again jockeying for position "Excuse me. she has been waiting very patiently,' said Kim gallantly, indicating me standing by with my notebook and pen. “OK. I’m going to like this guy." I thought to myself as we turned away from the televi­ sion reporters who were momentarily stunned to silence (it’s hard to talk when your mouth is hanging open). Public Opinion: See Circus, page 5 What about the Olympics? The Athens Summer Olympics have just ended. Did you watch any of the coverage? How do you think watching the Olympic Responses to our weekly question. athletes help high school athletes? Banner rw Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. PMnhMb, A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rrsoanc uacocs Presrtent Vce Prrartert Steven Jacoba Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edfof) Euime Gibert {Assistant Editor Helen Mudry Patncia Johns MJ. Liu, Caledonia: Lenora Black, Caledonia: Jacqueline Smith, Caledonia: ”1 enjoyed watching the Olympics. J think the athletes can be excellent role models for our local athletes. They see good sportsmanship, people “I think watching the Olympics can help local high school athletes to strive to a little better than they think they can.” “1 loved watching the Olympics. 1 think watch­ ing the games can help local kids see possibili­ ties outside their own expectations." dealing with both success and disappointment." Kathy Faucher. Battle Creek: Catherine Fish, "This year I was too busy with school and work to get to watch the Olympics. I do think that watching excellence can help motivate students to try harder.” . “I think the Olympics can be inspiring. I watched the runners and they inspired me to gel back into running." Hastings: Nikki King. Hastings: “I watched the swim­ ming. It was amazing. I think the Olympics can inspire kids to try some­ thing new or to try harder at the sports they love." Sandra Ponaetto Cathy Rueter Brett Bremer Marde Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday. 8 00 am to530p.m Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $26 par year in Barry County $27 par year m adfommg counties $29 per year etsewhere POSTMASTER Send admass changes io: P0 Bos B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Part at Hastings Mt 49058 �The Hasmgs Berner - Thuredey. September 2, 2004 - Pege 5 Philanthropy from the power of one Larry and Earlene Baum's gift of a half million dollars toward a new fieldhouse at the entrance of Johnson Field at Hastings High School reminds me of what the best of philanthropy is all about, and by its actions can make a diffenmee for so many. Because of the generosity of ux? Baum family. Hastings will have a place for people to get their tickets to athletic events, buy conces­ sions and use rest room facilities at athletic contests such as football games, track meets or any other activities, such as band invitation­ al. And the project will be dedicated to two longtime coaches, with local histories themselves, worthy of such a tribute. At first glance, it may not seem to be al! that important, but the Johnson Field athletic complex has needed something to be done with the old fieldhouse for years. Because virtually all public schools have found themselves with tight budgets, there never seems to be enough money for things like this, and probably won't for many years to come. Therefore, it is important to have such a well-equipped facility available where so many gather, not just from Hastings, but also from many neighboring communities. The Baums' gift points out a perhaps too-often forgotten histori­ cal perspective about the role of industrial and commercial leaders in the communities in which they live. Our nation's history books show us many examples of families and individuals who were generous to their communities. Good examples have been the Rockefeller Foundation and the Carnegie Institute at the national level and closer to home the DeVos Children's Hospital and the Kellogg Foundation leaving a college and many schools in the area. Russell G. Mawby, chairman emeritus, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, once said "As citizens every one of us has the opportu­ nity to make a difference — to identify a problem or opportunity in our community and provide leadership in doing something about it* The Baums have done just that, they've identified the problem and now have done something about it Last year Larry and Earlene and her father, Earl McMullen, also were instrumental in giving the funds necessary to rebuild the YMCA Camp Algonquin lodge and cabins, making it one of the best facilities of its size in this area. It is this philanthropy in which industrialists and their families demonstrate their appreciation for being able to grow and thrive in their businesses by giving something back to the communities that helped make it all possible. In Hastings, the Baums from Hastings Fberglass have given us the most recent reminder of this process, which can mean so much to our “quality of life.” Local industrials' spirit of giving in Hastings has been so evident that it would be almost impossible to mention all the examples, so with the possibility of missing someone I haven't attempted to make a list here. It's sometimes difficult to mention them all because they are humble enough to do much of their business behind the scenes. However, the two who most readily come to my mind are Richard Groos and the Tyden family from Viking and Tyden Seal. He has followed the tradition of Florence Tyden. who quietly made sub­ stantia] contributions of time and money to major community proj­ ects for years. The other is the Aben Johnson famil^pioneer indus­ trialists with Hastings Manufacturing, who have a history of giving dating back to nearly a century ago. Industrial and business leaders often are the heart and soul of foundations, which have done so much for small towns like you find all over Barry County. Right now several fund-raising opportunities are under way, such as the “Pavers for PACS" campaign at Pennock Hospital to purchase a state-of-the-art Picture Archiving & Communication System, the Hastings Public Library for the new library building in downtown Hastings and next week the 2004­ 2005 United Way campaign will get under way throughout Barry County. There are a number of others coming up soon, particularly with the holiday season. All of these activities will take the financial backing and general support of many of our citizens and naturally business and industry again will plan a major role in their success. Hastings and Barry County have been lucky to have so many people dedicated to mak­ ing a difference for all of us. We sometimes find ourselves a little cynical about the companies and people who are able to give so much to our communities, but remember that without them and their generous nature, we would miss so much. We owe much gratitude to Larry and Earlene and so many like them who choose to put a high priority on community. Re: The charges leveled by the group of “Swift Boat Veterans” against Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. First of all, Kerry went to Vietnam. He was a volunteer who went into the war zone in a leadership role. He could have got around Vietnam like many others in his socio-eco­ nomic background. No matter how deep his physical wounds were, he experienced that war. War has its effects on those who survive it I had a foreman once who had been a foot of the stiff at Maple Valley didn't get caught up in the television media frenzy and forget their local reporter. In fact, 1 was extremely impressed at how they calmly went about their work, doing what needed to be done while the media, myself included at times, swirled about in a frenzy trying to be sure they didn't miss the latest scoop. That afternoon as the television news reporters stepped in front of me again to steal my interviews I let them. It's OK,” I’d tell the people who looked at me questioningly. "I'll be here after they’re gone. "I may not be 'First.' I may not be ’Live’ (although the people out here in Maple Valley keep things lively), but I have until Tuesday to be the ’Best.’" I said paraphrasing a slogan painted on one of the television news vans. That night 1 shook my head in amused disbe­ lief as I watched a news report where they The many volunteers and organizations who gave many hours of their time and the business and industry deserve a lot ot praise for their continued support for Hastings Summerfest. The annua] festival again was a great success, in spite of the weather. So many residents look forward every summer to this spe­ cial festival. The parade, music, arts and crafts show, car show, and Asakevich. and we spoke with her about join­ ing in the celebration before planning our par­ ticipation in the event Because of this, we are a little surprised by the legend under group picture that read.."Members of the Delton chapter of the Red Hat Society crashed the party to add to the merriment" We thoug’ • these components in political campaigns, and it is also interesting to observe that B I and B.B. more often occur after the truth is spo­ ken than after B.S. Frederick G. Schantz. Hastings we added to the merriment too, but we did indeed ask to join, and crashing seems to say we came without an invitation. We really didn't come without an invita­ tion. 'Right Hand to the Queen," Outredgeous, Delton yes. the food, offer us all a good time in downtown Hastings every year to mark the close of summer and begin a new fall and winter season of community life. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics soldier in World War 11. He had waited from Italy to Germany. He said war makes you go one way or the other. Harvey Craig was a soft spoken kind, Christian man. He meant you either became mean and broken or your heart was opened to compassion and Christ Kerry was deeply shaken by the brutality he saw in the war in Vietnam. He was shocked by things he saw happen to the citi­ zens of Vietnam by angry, shocked and fright­ ened young American men who also were doing their duty. Kerry came back to civilian life and tried to stop the suffering he saw in showed footage of the field as it looked in the morning while the newscaster sitting behind the desk said that people in Maple Valley were still wondering if there would be a game on Friday night. I guess the truth wasn’t sensational enough. "Storm tears roof from school, scatters it across field, everybody remains calm and mess gets cleaned up, and everyone moves on," must not get the same ratings as gloom and doom hand-wringing. The next morning when I arrived at the high school, things were almost back to normal, the football field was clean, workers were cleaning up debris in the damaged classrooms, there were no garishly painted news vans littering the side of the road and there wasn’t a reporter in sight, except me. "The circus left town," I said as I entered the administration office. ’They'll be back.'said Todd. "For the game tonight?" I asked. "I hope so, because that's the real story." That night I was disappointed to see only two television reporters at the game. I was actually hoping to see the circus pull in. Although I was- Write Us A Letter icism. B.B. is the acronym for “Bimbo Bashing,” but the actual one-syllable objective case noun is one which I will not use. Politically, it is the actual use of disclosure of blackmail information, lawsuit*, investigation* and actual bureaucratic harassment to punish and discredit the critic. It is interesting to observe and identify Red Hat Society invited to party Speaking of gratitude... Vietnam. This was an act of leadership. I pray to God that he still has that spirit in his heart and can help us out of the mess we have been pushed into, with incorrect infor­ mation, by a leader who does not have any experience in combat or the war zone. I pray this for our soldiers and the Arab people. Please get out and vote for John Kerry. Many lives hang in the balance with results of this election. George H. Williston. Delton Circus, continued from page 4 is hanging open). 1 have to admit that, unlike some horror stories I have heard from reporters in other small towns, Kim. Todd Gonser and the rest To the editor: The political season has arrived with its amusing and inelegant components. These are B.S.. B.l and B.B. Bombastic Speculation, or B.S., is the best way to describe the first component. It is sim­ ply a false accusation or a false assertion pre­ sented as fact. B.l. occurs when one or more candidates encounters a charge from a critic that a candi­ date is unwilling or unable to refute. The ini­ tials come from the phrase “Bimbo Intimidation.” It consists of using blackmail, threats of legal action, threats of investigation or threats of bureaucratic harassment to frighten the critic from stating his or her crit­ To the editor: We appreciate the review of the Delton Founders Weekend in the Aug. 17 edition of the Reminder. J-Ad Graphics always does a nice job covering our load events. The Red Hat Society chapter here was especially interested because it was the first year our group had participated in the Delton festivities. Our chapter came into existence in September 2003. It was great fun! Our little "pink princesses" were delighted to join their grandmas in the parade. What a memory for them all! e Our contact for this event was Dianne Kerry showed leadership, compassion To the editor: A guide to pdrtjcial inelegant components n't looking forward to being pushed iside. their garish can and vans, their bustle and jostling and boisterousness could have added to the fes­ tive atmosphere. But more than that. I wanted them Io let the world know that the people of Maple Valley are more than survivors. They are winners. Being calm in the face of a storm and calmly picking up the aftermath and moving forward with clear-eyed optimism may not draw viewers and ratings, but that’s what draws me io Maple Valley. It's also what keeps me from running away to join the circus. — Sandra Ponsetto, reporter, J-Ad Graphics SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE 1 LONGSTREET, LLP Information and answers to bankruptcy and debt counseling questions Michael D. Holmes is an associate with the law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the creas of bankrupted, estate planning, probate, business transactions, real estate and general civil law. He can be reached at 269-945-3495 or mholmes^lsirgelhudvm.cfm. Each year more than 900.000 Americans file for protection under Federal Bankruptcy Laws. Typically, the person ot persons filing for bankruptcy relief are average working individuals or families who are trying to pay jll of their bills, and have somehow found themselves in financial trouble. The sudden loss of a job or income, mounting medical bills, or a divorce can quickly wipe out a life's savings. For many. Bankruptcy pro­ vides a second financial chance. In some cases, it can shed tremendous stress and pro­ vide the opportunity to rebuild from scratch. Generally, filing a Bankruptcy is a last resort. While it should not be entered into lightly, it may prove itself to be a positive solution for you. In a series of articles, I will answer some of the most commonly asked questions involving Bankruptcy Law. Question: Is it true I can cancel uBrf my debts by filing bankruptcy? That depends. The underlying policy of bankruptcy law is that the honest debtor who is in debt beyond his/her ability to repay the debt should receive a fresh start through the discharge of debts. However, some debts must still be paid. Generally speaking, the following debts will no; be discharged: taxes; spousal and child support; debts aris­ ing out of wiBfiil misconduct and or mali­ cious misconduct by the debtor, liability for injury or death from driving while ininiicated; some debts from a prior bankruptcy; stu­ dent loans; and criminal fines and penalties; Secured debts, mainly home mortgages and car loans, may be discharged. In most instances the creditor will take the necessary legal steps to recover the property unless you can reach an agreement for repaying the debt “Food for Thought Save My Home, Barry County” Who do you think nukes Barry County ipecial and unique? Do you see growth creeping into Barry County aa you drive through the comtry—or even outride your window? Join us for three mfomutive, free workshops Learn about the natural resource* found m our county. Hear from experts oo how we an preserve and protect the unique character of our home as it continues to grow and develop into a thriving community I hursday, September 9,2M4 - Naturally Barry County HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. Learn about the rich, diverae natural resources we have in Barry County, and bow and why we must preserve and protect them before they are gone! Peg Kohring. Midwest Regional Director of the Conservation Fund, will share valuable information on how "Green Infrastructure" can be a strategic approach to land con­ servation and critical to the continuance and growth of our communities. Thursday, October 7,2M4 - A Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry County Join us as we explore how the idea of sustainable development can balance the economic, social and environmental needs of Barry County to ensure growth enhances, not decreases, our quality of life. Dr. Richard Bawden, Visiting Professor, Michigan State University, along with Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids, will explain how preservation is not simply a choice between growth and no growth, but a focus on how growth can be managed and how it can improve our quality of life. Thursday, October 21,2BS4 - Tools and Techniques for Preserving Barry County Learn what options we have to protect our nat oral resources both as an individual and m a community, and bow these took are being used successfully in other areas. Mark Wykoff. President of Planning and Zoning Center. Inc., will introduce a “tool­ box" of ideas for preserving Barry County, such as purchase of development rights, easemenu, and planning and zoning ordi­ nances. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer ■ In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Workshops are offered at two locations and times. Pick the one that best fits your schedule! t NflUtrOl Resource 2-4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall For more information visit www.cedarcreckinstitute nry/nrai-htm or call (269) 721-4190 Whether you are ■ pottticai leader, community activist, landowner, homeowner, developer, real estate agent or concerned citizen, you win want to attend these workshop*. It truly is “Food for Thnaght," as each of as worts to “Save My Home. Barry County!” �Page 6 - Thursday. September 2.2004 - The Hastings Banner Christopher M. Hawthorne, Jr. | Christopher Martin Hawthorne. Jr. infant son of Kikki D. Hendershot and Christopher M. Hawthorne died Tuesday. August 24. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Christopher is survived by his parents. Kikki and Christopher, grandparents. Kathy and John Hendershot of Hastings and Robin and Martin Hawthorne of Hastings; great grandparents, Barbara and Joe Burkholder of Hastings. Agnes and Wayne Hawthorne of Hastings. Helen Hendershot of Kentwood and Linda and Kenneth Thacker of Wash. C.H., Ohio; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death were great grandfa­ ther John Hendershot. Respecting family wishes, private services were held with Pastor Gayle Kragt officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Babyland. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Birthing Center. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- Ruth A. Tagg HASTINGS - Ruth A. Tagg, age 67. of Hastings, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday. August 28. 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. She is survived by her caring Joving sister. Donna M. Tagg of Freeport, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mike and Sharon Cross and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Sylvan Tagg; three brothers. Otis Tagg. Wayne Tagg. George Tagg and three sisters. Elvera Demond. Elaine Mesecar and Dolores Posthumus. Funeral services were held Tuesday. August 31. 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Scott Manning officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made Funeral Home. Middleville. Donna (Aicrey) Harkte-Cook by Beeler home.com). Worship Together... NORTHPOINT WOODS - Leo F. Frey, of Northpoiru Woods, formerly of Banfield, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004. Mr. Frey was bom May 1, 1914 in Johnstown Township, the son of Fred J. and Lola B. (Winters) Frey. He farmed 1932 until 1941, when he went to work at Eatons. From 1946 to 1953 he was a Pet Milk farm pickup hauler. In 1976, he retired from the Kellogg Company, and was a member of the 25 year club. Mr. Frey was a long time member of the Banfield Methodist Church and now a mem­ ber of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. He was a 50 year member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge f2O7. and served as Master in 1944. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masons Bedford Lodge f 188, Select Council of Masons Bedford Lodge #91. Battle Creek Commandery #33, a member of the Ancient Scottish Rite Valley of Grand Rapids, mem­ ber of the Saladin Shrine Temple of Grand Rapids, the Battle Creek Shrine Club, where he was selected as Shriner of the Year in 1980, and president in 1990 and 1993, a member of the Past President of the Battle Creek Scottish Rite Club, a member of the ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • PLCASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Duwtfaf. MI 49050 Pastor, Steve Olimlead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 1IO un.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. M-37 South m M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scon. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995 Church webate: www. 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeflemt Father Al Ruueil. Partor Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 un. nd 11OO un.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pJB. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 ajn.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 pjn. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13 19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age l-miti. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MJ 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services. Sunday. I0J0 un.; Sunday School. 9:30 ajn. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communicm - 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe ID. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 im. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 *.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 un. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Suiday Services: 9:45 ajn Sunday School Hour. 11.00 un. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am. Wortfup 1100 un.; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bibk 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l 1 un.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 945 ajn.. Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9JO. Church Service 1 (> V) am bopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThun.. 9 un. to I p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 ajn. Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 344). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 un.. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 6-8 pjn. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pjn. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW 4 MAITH IA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irvtng). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6.00 pjn. Evening Prayer sc. vice. All services using the tradivaul 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http J/ww» churchaeek^ettchMrcMa ndrewmatt/ or email m at rtrevhttstwickAyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 a.m_ Sunday School fa a!2 ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 p-m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 fa information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pana Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 un. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nunery. children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spun filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange- Hwy. M-66 wuth of Assyria RiL Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Wonhip 10:30 ajn.. 600 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 pjn. Jesus Chib for boys & girts ages 4-12. Patton David and Row MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone it Someone Spreisl" Fa mformation call 1 -616-731-51®* -w 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hattmgi. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Miuirttr David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please iom us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 ajn.; Worship 11OO am.. 600 pm. Wifcrodsy: Bible Class 700 pjn.. Classes for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8.30 and 11 un. Sunday School fa all ages al 9:45 a.m. Nunery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 49046 SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" I IBS. Jefferson - 945-3429 Pastor. 269-671-4193. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOL1C CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sseuday Mm 3Jt pun. First Friday Holy Hour 5 pjn. CaafasduK 30 minutes before Mass. Rotary Prayer 30 minutes before Mau. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippers203 DeMnter. Sunday School 9:15 am • Wonhip 10 am. A miMioo of SL Rote Cathobc Church. Harting*. Mau Sunday at 9:K am. in 1987. In 1988 tv was elected to the Royal Order of Jesters. Mr. Frey sa ved members of the Saladin Temple finance committee and served on the GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am.-noon. executive board for the Saladine Shrine Foundation for Crippled Children. Mr. Frey volunteered at the V.A. in Battle Creek for several years. On November 27,1936 in Indiana, he mar­ ried Eleanor Miller and she preceded him in death in 1986. In 1990 he married Dorothy Reams Bauman and she preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by children. Vergeleen (Doug) Wells of Olivet, Norman (Mary Anne) Frey of Elk Rapids, Marvin (Cheryl) Frey of Dowling, and Kathryn (Craig) Leppink. of Muncie, IN; step children, David (Joann) Kain, Douglas Kain, and Donna (Hazen) Weber, al) of Battle Creek; a brother, Robert Frey of Delton; a sister, Eloise Shepard of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; nine step grandchil­ dren; 10 step great grandchildren and one step great great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Myers and many brothers and sistersin-law. A Masonic Service was conducted on Friday under the auspices of the Bedford Lode #207. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 28, 2004, at the Country Chapel United Methodist Chinrh in Dowling. Pastor Patricia Harpole, officiating. Interment Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Country Chapel United Methodist Church, the Leo and Eleanor Scholarship Fund of the Bedford Masonic Lodge, or the Eleanor R. Frey Scholarship Fund at Kellogg Community College, or the Saladine Foundation of the Saladin Temple in grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. fCbraer of State Rd. and Boltwood Si across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling 4 Visitation. Don Brail* Phone 269-945-9121. Nunery available fa all services. Sunday*: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids fa Christ. 11 am. Worship Service fa only 3 44 yr olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School fa all ages 10:00 am. Adult electives September through November of Celebration are Discipline. Pasta Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetLois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with raster Dan. Sunday Evening Service 600 pjn. Wednesday Midweek: 900 am. citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing' n Share A Foundation Class. Youth SCAMPS (senior 6<h-8th grades. Fart 4 Life A 9-1M grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends.Hmrsday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-11OO am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday. Sept. 3 -11:00 to 2:30 p.m. - Hastings Women's Club. Saturday. Sept. 4 - 500 p.m. Holy Communion; 800 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept 5 - 800 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion 9:30 am. Sunday School. Tuesday. Sept. 7 - 7.00 p m. Worship Committee. 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept. 8 700 Stewardship Committee. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058 ( 269-945-9574) Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours tn MondayThursday 900 am.-Noon and 100­ 300 p.m. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Lowell C. Elliston Sunday morning worship hours: 8: 30 LIVE! Under the Dome KENDAILV1LLE, IND. - Lowell C. Elliston, age 63, of Kendallville. Ind., passed away Wednesday. August 18, 2004. He was bom October 3. 1940 in Nashville to Vem (Bob) Elliston and Iza Jarrard. Lowell was married to Beverly Snowden and that marriage ended in divorce. Lowell is survived by his daughters. Pam Wossner, Connie Porter ?md son, Vem Elliston. He had seven grandchildren, two step-grand children and one great grandchild, nieces and nephews, brothers. Richard and Contemporary Service. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 Traditional Worship Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Paster. Sunday Services 900 am Tradmonal Worship; 10:45 am. Contemporary Worship. The 9: 00 Service is broadcast over HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY WBCH-AM 1220 Nunery care is Hastings. Michigan provided for both services September 6 - Labor Day; Septnuber M Nuuk's Art VWth« HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. t>N.______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Mini T Patrol of the Battle Creel Shnnc_ Mr. Frey would transport children to the Shriners Hospital * in Chicago, and -to the Shnnc Circus in GriH R^ids He was Bedford' Lodge Mason of the Year ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH N^vi|8, Bct. Al Ruudl Castor FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings • Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.: Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. Larry. Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 9. 2004 at 6 p.m. at the Assembly Duy*. of God Church. Nashville. warn I Sunfield, - Mrs. Marion Marie Miller passed away Saturday August 21, 2004 at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus in Lansing at the age of 83. Marion was bom April 12, 1921 in Dimondale, daughter of William and Crystal Grace (Huntington) Baiduf. She grew up in Lake Odessa and Sunfield area and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939. In 1943 she enlisted in the United States Army and served under General Doolittle, as a teletype operator in England She attended Lansing Business College before entering the service. Marion was honorably discharged in 1945. Marion married the love of her life. Clarence E Miller in January 1946. Together they had four children. Marion is remembered for creating memo­ ries for others through baking pies, Christmas Cannel corn, family meals, and getting Christmas gifts for ha children they die t know they wanted. In addition to raising her family she worked at the Lake Odessa Canning Factory, Union Bank, Montgomery Ward, Yager Realty, Maynard Allen State Bank, and Rosier Funeral Home. She continued to be active in the church and was most recently with the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Marion is survived by her husband of 58 years, Clarence, three children. Nona (Joe) Spackman of Allegan, Duane Miller of Mulliken, and Kathleen Miller of Norman, OK. Also surviving arc daughter in-law Dee Dye of Witchita, KS, and grandchildren Yvonne (Jay) Worsham of Pt. Worth ,TX, and Russell (Danielle) Miller of Plano, TX, and three adorable great grandchildren: Katie, Trey and Summer. Surviving sisters include. June (Jack) McManus of Eaton Rapids, Margaret (Bill) Brodbeck of Woodbury, Helen (Menifee) Miller of Hastings. Marion now joins those who have proceed­ ed her in death; her parents, her son Maurice (1986), her sister. Beatrice Vu>. her brotbx Harold Balduf. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church. OO RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. MI 48890. Funeral services were held Wednesday August 25, 2004 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. The pallbearers were Keith Cantine. Richard Miller, Guy Snyder, Jack McManus, and Russel! Miller. Committal services and burial were at the l akeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa, follow­ ing the services at the church. For more information log onto www.Legacy.com. The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. Louise Wemick KILISPELL. MT - Louise Wemick, of Kalispell, MT died Monday, August 23,2004 at Heritage Place Nursing Home, Kalispell, MT. Louise was bom on May 28. 1921 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Louisa Willamina Fredeicka (Vahle) westeroecK. She was a lifelong member of the SeventhDay Adventist Church and a graduate of Union College. Lincoln. NE. She was employed at Lincoln Life Insurance. She was married to Harold L. Wemick. He died January 3. 1990. Louise is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Philip) Colburn of Byron Center and Jerry (Linda) Wemick of Polebride. MT. Memorial services were held Friday. August 27 at the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Pastor Philip Colburn and Francis Wemick officiating. Burial at Greenlawn. NILES - Donna (Awrey i HartleCook. age 73. of Ontano Street. Niles, died Monday. Aogest 16. 2004. at her daughter's home in Dowagiac, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on November 22.1930, to the late Herbert and Doris (Bames) Awrey in Auburn. Mich. For more than 20 yean Donna worked for Jessup Door Co., from which she had retired. Needing to keep busy, she worked for McDonald's in Niles for more than seven yean before finally retiring only due to health conditions Donna loved gathering and sharing recipes, reading, collecting knick­ knacks and angels and spending time with her family and friends. She was more than a person who cared with her words; Donna believed she should put her words into actions by helping every­ one she knew. She was a caregiver to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother. Ron Thomas: a daughter. Linda Weidenbusch; and a grandson. Eric Roscoe. Donna is survived by four daughters. Suzanne Bloomquist of McDonough. Ga..; Jeannie (Tun) West of Dowagiac. Luanne (Greg) DeGraff of Paw Paw and Janet Thurber of Hamilton. Texas; two sons, Butch Gray of Grand Rapids and Janet Thurber of Hamilton. Texas; two sons. Butch Gray of Grand Rapids and Joseph Thurber of Hamilton. Texas; one son-in-law, David (Barb) Weidenbusch of Hamilton. Texas; one brother. Curtis (Marilyn) Awery of Middleville: 18 grandchildren; 26 great­ grandchildren; and she leaves behind her "Circle of Giris," whose daily calls meant so much. Services were held Friday. August 20. 2004 at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel. M­ 51 Niles. Interment will lake place at a later date al Mission Hills Memorial Gardens Donations can be made in memory of Southern Care Inc.. 4341 S. Wesmedge Ave.. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mission Hills Manorial Chapel and BrownPifer Funeral Home. • |_______ Mary G Crehan________ | HASTINGS - Mary C. Crchan, age 66. of Hastings, died Sunday. August 29. 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mary was born April 3. 1938 in Port Huron, the daughter of William J. and Frances J. (Clawson) Crehan. She has lived in Hastings since 1972 and made many friends wherever she went. Mary enjoyed art work, bowling and nature Surviving are ha parents. William and Frances Crehan of Hastings; brotha. Patrick Crehan of Hastings; sisters. Margaret Wright of Ann Arbor. Susan Anderson of Young America. Minn.; cousin Betty Keller of Delton; nephew. Charles Wright; great aunt, Nelle Paonessa of Texas. No services will be held al this time. Memorials can be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings FARM BUREAU, continued from pg. 1— This year the group ma for lunch in the garden area of rhe Cherry Valley Greenhouse on M-37 Highway in Thornapple Township. During the lunch, fanners discussed some of the challenges they face from inspections, high cost of fuel, and even how use of natural gas as a fuel for power plants can negatively impact the cost of fertilizer. ■ Ehlers said. “I was very pleased to be able to talk and listen to the group. It helps me know what is on the minds of farmers in my district." David Chase of Coals Grove said. “It is a good idea to be able to give input and learn about legislation." Judnich said she was impressed with the specialty fanning that was being done in the county, from Gary Otto's chickens to Tim Leep's greenhouse specialization. Farmer Jack Lenz said. "1 am really glad dial my son John decided to go into fanning after pursuing other careers. We enjoy our specializing in beef cattle and right now prices arc up." Rick Lawrence, who farms with his wife, Carole, talked about how the schedule for crop fanners can be very busy, especially al harvest time as the com. soybeans and alfalfa ripen. The Farm Bureau also plans lo sponsor a workshop on new water legislation Thursday. Sept. 9. at the Clarksville Research Station Hubka said. "This was a great opponunity for everyone to learn about legislation and its impact on agnculture " Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thuradey. Seplember 2. 2004 - Page 7 Jeremiah Michael Yerian. Corunna McCurdys celebate five generations Chester Geukes Connor Bryce Philip Trier, a fifth genera­ tion child, bom May 31, 2003, is held by great-great-gral grandfather. Kenneth McCurdy. Mother, Alicia Potter, grandmoth­ er. Debra (Reynolds) Potter, and great-grand­ mother, Vivian (McCurdy) Reynolds. is Middleville VIP Chester Geukes will be honored as the VIP of Heritage Days Saturday. Sept 11. in Middleville. Geukes receives the honor after more than three decades of service to the community, and of his support to the livestock industry of Barry County. His fami­ ly opened the Geukes meat market in 1929. In 1932 as a sophomore in high school. Chester began working for the family business, helping behind the meat counter and assisting in the slaughter house. Geukes Market still employs the same number of people, five full time and two part time, as it did back in 1932. Mr. McCurdy will be the grand marshal of Woodland Homecoming celebration, Sept 4, 2004. Averys married 50 years Laura Hamilton and Ronald Avery were united in marriage on Sept. 11. 1954 at Assyria Center. Mich. They have three daughters: Cindy Cason, Kerri Howell, and Chris (Dale) Earle. They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Averys will be honored at a family din­ ner. If you wish, a card may be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Avery. 107 E. Sherwood Dr., Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bethany Anne Cole, Hastings David John Gonzales. Woodland and Stacey Lynn McLeod. Woodland Thomas Haskell Cooper II. Middleville and Allyson Marie Kopenski. Middleville. Vincent Alan Schantz, Delton and Debra Ann Canfield, Delton. Chase Evan Walden. Nashville and Brandi Lynn Brewer, Zeeland. Chadwick Joseph Newbum. Battle Creek, Desiree Lynn Newbum. Bartie Creek. Patrick Allen Stephens, Hastings and Rachelle Lee Sober. Lake Odessa. Matthew Ray Elkins. Shelbyville and Dolly Marie Gregersen, Shelbyville. Michael LaWayne Main. Hastings and Donna Jean Webb, Hastings. Dwight Donald Pebbles, Jr.. Nashville and Danyelle Nickolle Slater. Nashville. Jeffrey Wade Grigsby. Middleville and Jessica Marie Brownell. Hastings Mark Richard Guthrie. Delton and Katherine Kay Anthony, Delton. Bradley Richard Anderson. Plainwell and Kelly Ann Novy. South Bend. IN. David Lloyd Goyman. Battle Creek and Sharon Kay Kinzler. Battle Creek. Joseph Charles Barker, Portage and Lindsay Marie Mercer. Delton Richard Neil Meyer. Hastings and Kaye Marie Thiririr, H wrings Michael Patrick Sadler. Middleville and Tara Elizabeth Kroeger. Middleville. Shaun Paul Palmer. Hastings and Rebecca Lynn Smith. Hwrings John David Schihhroat, Middleville and Bethany Lea Holes, Middleville. PACKERS AND MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED! ALL SHIFTS BOY, Caleb Junes Hill bom Aug. 4, 2004 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles, to Don and Karen (McCaul) Hill of Bridgman, MI Weighing 6 lbs. 1 ozs., 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Duncan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24, 2004 at 4:26 p.m. to Richard and Samantha Seume of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kali Alexis, bom at Pennock Hospital BOY, Aiden Alan Benson, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16, 2004 at 4:22 p.m. to Stacey Duron and Michael Benson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kay lee Ann, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16, 2004 at 11:28 a.m. to Erin Kotesky and James Capers of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. on August 23. 2004 at 6:48 p.m. to Alesia VanEngen and Quentin Grimes of Hastings and Murfressboro. TN. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dion Jonathan, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17, 2004 at 2:30 a.m. to Greta and Christopher Sellitti of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 2 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Isaiah Colin, bora at Pennock Hospital BOY, on Aug. 6, 2004 at 11.-08 a.m. to Colin and Andrea Randall of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. Kiera Ann, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17, 2004 at 3:38 p.m. to Mick and Mary Conner of Hastings. GIRL, Destiny Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Laura Abbagail, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 9, 2004 at 1:41 p.m. to Trisha and John Crain of Springport Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/4 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Mallory Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8, 2004 at 7:22 pjn. to James and Jennifer hickerson of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. Prestigious food manufacturing ptant on 36th Street/Roger B. Chaffee area In Wyoming are hiring i x&ers and machine operators. Duties include packing of finished food product, sanitation work, skid loading and product preparation. Leona “TootJe” Aspinal Roberts to celebrate 90th birthday Braxton Douglas, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10, 2004 at 2.-05 p.m. to Douglas and Cassandra Reed of Lansing. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. Packer - $8.00 phis shift premium On September 2nd Toode will be celebrat­ ing her birthday with her family. She would love a birthday card from her old friends and relatives to help hat* celebrate. Your cards may be mailed to 6635 Delton Road, Del’on, MI 49046. Contact MANPOWER of Hastings for more Information: (269) 948-3000 EOE “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise,” GIRL, Melinda Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24, 2004 at 7:50 a.m. to Paul and Martha Baker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 20 Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Karen Kelly. “I could have just as easily gone to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but I chose the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Pennock is large enough to provide state-of-the-art technology, but small enough to provide personalized care, where the staff actually knows you by name long after discharge!" inches long. BOY, BOY, Machine Operators/Wrappers - $10.50 phis shift premium (must have experience) Joseph Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17. 2004 at 8.-03 a.m. to Mike and Cheryl Goggins of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's part­ ner for personal professional progressive care. To leam more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. BOY, Wyatt Lynn, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 19, 2004 at 5:08 p.m. to Tony and Rebecca Kidder of Lake Odessa. Weighing 10 lbs. 6 ozs. and 23 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexis LeAnn Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23, 2004 at 9:47 a.m. to JoAnna Morris and Logan DeBarr of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Elaina JoAnn-Helcn, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 9, 2004 at 3:12 p.m. to Sandra and James Lee of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Andrew James, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 18, 2004 at 507 pjn. to Greg and Jessica Swift of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13.4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Halei Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 19, 2004 at 4:33 p.m. to Chelsie Blizzard of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, BOY, James Joseph-Lee, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14, 2004 at 1:55 a.m. to Sherrie Mason Jnd Jim Parker of Saranac. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Tandler Miah Miller, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 22, 2004 at 8:32 p.m. to Raven Felps and Justin Miller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Edwin, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14, 2004 at 1:42 p.m. to Crissy and Billy Liceaga of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Nolan Charles, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8, 2004 at 704 a.m. to Kate Martisius aid Jesse DeWinter of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Elizabeth, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25, 2004 at 9:55 p.m. to Kathleen Kesler and Brandon Cross of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. Karen Kelly with sons Michael & Dillon Wayland, MI Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES iHNinaMiMBaniv . ntofes5iona1' progrejsn.c Ortners in Pef*oOi Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 0M3U40 �‘Food for Thought’ series speakers announced Speakers have been announced for a series of three "Food for Thought - Save My Home. Barry County" workshops starting Thursday. Sept. 9. The Natural Resource Action Team (NRAT). a volunteer committee in Barry County, after months of planning, has lined up top experts in Michigan to make presenta­ tions at the workshops. The program is designed to provide county residents with information on natural resource issues that affect every member of the com­ munity. The goal of this series is to increase awareness, interest and ownership of natural resource issues among community members. "This is the first step in developing a land­ use policy model that outlines a growth plan that preserves and protects Barry County's most valuable natural resources.' said There will be a pancake breakfast on Labor Day morning. Monday. Sept. 6. at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church, to benefit Karl Klynstra, who is to have a bone marrow transplant soon at Ann Arbor. Pancakes, sausages, syrup, beverages will be in ample supply. Kynstra's procedure involves .staying on the premises at the hospi­ tal for at least 100 days. This would be a daunting challenge under any circumstances, but it is complicated further by the family having three young children. Karl's leukemia is the underlying cause for this necessary medical procedure. The first fall meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will on Thursday. Sept. 9. at 7:30 p.m. at 923 Fifth Ave. for the start of the society’s 37th year. During the interim, the Bonanza Bugle has been pub­ lished four times each year for more than 30 of those years and the railroad depot has been moved, refurbished and restored, filled with historical items, and it bursts at the seams, waiting for the day when a new freight station is built to the rear. There have been nine or more meetings each year, with interesting programs, which are open to the public. There have been several picnics and a few field trips to places such as Bowens Mills, the Johnson Italianate farmhouse and other spots. Meetings have been held at the Page building in Lake Odessa, Hastings Savings and Loan, the Davenport house near Woodland and at the Herrick glass museum at Lowell. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet atI p.m. Saturday. Sept. 11. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Mary Griffis of the Lansing Family History Center. Visitors and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The library at the depot will be open for research until 5 p.m. Mrs. Thomas Hacker of Lansing sang two duets with Virginia Kruisenga at the Sunday morning service at Central United Methodist Church. Visitors at church included Ray Michelle Skedgcll, director of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Also encompassed within this grant project is the compilation of current natural resource data that has been created by various agencies and conservation groups. The "Food for Thought - Save My Home. Barry County” educational series will consist of three main programs repeated twice. The programs will introduce residents to the diversity of natural resources found in the county and how land-use decisions affect the long-term health of these resources. Sustainable development and managed growth concepts will be presented, as well as the need to balance economic, social and environmental goals to provide a vibrant community. A toolbox of ideas and techniques for preserving and protecting Barry County Greene and daughter of Muskegon. Douglas and Dottie Lawson of Jackson, and Paula Kaye (Shanks) of East Lansing. Robert McCartney and son Steven of North Carolina were there as guests of nephew Michael McCartney after being here for the Braden memorial service on Saturday. Traffic has taken a new tum on M-50. With driveable paving done on the south half of M­ 50 all the way through the village, traffic is now on the south half, with work being done on the north half. From Jordan Lake Avenue east, there is two-way traffic on the south side and the shoulder for about half a mile. Most of the local college students are now on campus. Mark and Victoria Erickson have delivered daughter Natalie to her campus at DePauw. Ind. The loads of furniture, comput­ ers. stereos, loft beds and bicycles have been heading out of town. Don and Janet King of Morrison Lake are some of the people who had a great loss from the recent hurricane in Florida. Their mobile home in Arcadia is a total loss. The entire town of Arcadia had no water or electricity. Services at Central UMC remain on the summer schedule for this week, but on Sunday. Sept. 12. the schedule will return to the fall program, with classes starting at 9 a.m. and morning warship at 10:30. The Lakewood News had a '.tory earlier this week about the lOOth birthday of Madonna Pick, who now resides at Ionia Heartlands. She was bom here to the late Daisy and Merton Bower Sept. 3. 1904. She and first husband Stanley Bullen had two sons, of whom Stanford Billy, age 81, still survives. Her second marriage was in 1937 to Harold Pick. They lived in Chicago many years and then in Florida She is a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and of a women's club in Florida She has two nephews, a sister-in-law and niece, Marilyn Granger. Her address is 814 E Lincoln, Ionia MI 48846. natural resource features also will be provid­ ed to participants. The program is funded by a $28,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek. Additional sponsorships were provid­ ed by J-Ad Graphics, WBCH. Potawatomi RC&D. Felpausch, Larry Neil Agency, Coleman Insurance, Buckland Insurance, and S&S Market. “Rolling landscapes, open fields, oldgrowth forests, and lakes bountiful with fish are just some of the features that can be found in Bany County, but as urban sprawl spreads from the four surrounding metropolitan areas, it is important that landowners, business own­ ers. and community leaders realize the impor­ tance of having a balance between develop­ ment and preservation of the rural character of Barry County." Skedgcll said. The workshop schedule is as follows: • Thursday, Sept 9 — “Naturally Barry Country." Participants will learn about the rich, diverse natural resources located in Bany County, and how and why we must pre­ serve and protect them before they are gone. Jane Herbert of the MSU Extension Land and Water Program at the Kellogg Biological Station will give an overview of the Natural Resources found in Barry County. Peg Kohring, Midwest Regional Director of the Conservation Fund, will share valuable infor­ mation on how building a "Green Infrastructure" can be a strategic approach to land conservation and is critical to the contin­ ued health of local communities. • Thursday, Oct. 7 — “A Win-Win Solution io a Balanced Barry County." The speakers and attendees will explore how sustainable development can balance the economic, social, and environmental needs of Barry County and ensure that growth enhances, not decreases, quality of life. Dr. Richard Bawden. Visiting Professor, Michigan Stale University, along with Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids, will explain bow preservation is not simply a choice between growth and no growth, but a focus on how growth can be managed and bow it can improve our quality of life. • Thursday. Oct. 21 — “Tools and Techniques for Preserving Barry County," Participants will learn what options they have to protect natural resources both as an indi­ vidual and as a community, and how these tools are being used successfully in other areas. Mark Wyckoff, president of Planning and Zoning Center, Inc., will introduce a "toolbox" of ideas for preserving Barry County, such as purchase of development rights, easements, and planning and zoning ordinances. Each workshop will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is located south of Hastings, at 701 W. Cloverdale Road, 2.5 miles west of M-37 and 4.5 east of M-43. Hastings High School is located at 520 South St The Natural Resource Action Team was formed as part of the Bany County Vision 20/20 process. NRAT’s goal is to increase awareness and interest in the preservation of natural resources in Barry County through effective education. “The team hopes that through this series, local citizens and elected leaders will become better informed on land-use issues and will be FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in PROFESSIONALS! 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer serv­ ice. We are currently looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. This “hands on" position is responsible for building, equipment and grounds maintenance for multiple locations. Supervises the duties of general maintenance personnel. more aware of the need to protect the diverse natural resource features that make Barry County a unique and highly desirable com­ munity in southwest Michigan." Skedgcll said. Efforts will focus on providing citizens with the information and resources they need to become active participants in land use issues. ^flnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MUMU and Marcy Sugar Abusive mother? Dear Annie: When my older sister died a few years ago, she left her 8-month-old son, "Timmy," in the care of my mother and step­ father. Within three months, they were spanking him for everything, and as be grew more mobile. Mom was not able to care for him properly. After calling the police four times to catch him after he ran out of the house. Children's Protective Services took Timmy away. He was finally placed with his biological father. Here is my problem: My wife just gave birth to our first child, a girl. My mother has been over to sec her a few times and often says she would be more than happy to baby­ sit Actually, her offers border on insistent I love my mother, but I don’t want my child left alone with her. I worry Mom will be irresponsible or abusive, and I cant take that chance. How am 1 supposed to keep my daughter safe without offending my moth­ er? - Concerned in California Dear Concerned: Worry less about offending your mother and more about pro­ tecting your daughter. Tell Mom, "It's much too soon for us to be thinking about baby sit­ ters. We'll let you know." As far as we're concerned, you can repeat that until , ur daughter is 16.. Ungracious on gift Dear Annie: I read the letter about the couple who upgraded the cruise gift the in­ laws gave them. I was outraged anyone would do this. It's not as if the parents won't notice. How insulting. When you are given a gift, you should accept it graciously. The parents certainly could have afforded a better cabin for them­ selves if they hadn't invited along their son and daughter-in-law. For the children to upgrade their cabin is rode and ungracious. If this were my son. i'd cancel the trip. — Poor Etiquette in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: Ungracious is a good word, but we'd rather believe the couple was simply taking advantage of a wonderful opportunity .uid meant no disrespect to the parents. Here’s one more: Dear Annie: You were right on the money when you said this might be a chance of a lifetime for their son and wife to take that kind of trip. We had a similar situation when my in­ laws purchased a two-day vintage train trip for us to the Grand Canyon during a visit to Arizona. While we completely appreciated the wonderful gift, we decided to pay for an upgrade, since we probably would never get the chance to have that 'first class' experi­ ence again. If my in-laws were upset, they never let on. bless them. After eight years, that trip is still one of our most cherished memories. In fact, when we talk about it, we never remember that we paid for the upgrade. The whole experience is credited to the wonder­ ful gift his parents gave us. - Omaha. Neb. Plans major repair and remodeling projects. Makes minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repain. Negotiates service contracts and lease agreements. Maintains records on PC program. 1-800-237-2379 We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department 150 W. Court St Hastings. Ml 49058 MRfSYSIWOF SOUTHWEST MEHGM. BE. PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 Web Site: www.chatplc-realiy.com — ,q ~ LONG LAKE 3 Bedroom A little help, please Dear Annie: Would you please tell retail­ ers that the elderly and mildly handicapped like to shop, too? We're more than happy to spend our money, but we are prevented by lack of assistance. We cannot reach items stacked up high. We cannot search all over for the right style or size. We cannot stand in line forever. Extra cashiers and clerks would help. And chairs scattered around the stores would give us a chance to rest. It might increase business. It certainly would increase posi­ tive feelings. Thank you for giving me a chance to vent. - Redding, Calif. Dear Redding: You're welcome. We doubt many businesses would be willing to take on extra help, but it would be nice if a few chairs or benches could be added to make the shopping experience more pleas­ ant and less taxing. 2 Bath Forma) Dining Room 3-seavon Porch $175X1)0(2429733) Son's dress code Call Tracy Baker 217-2078 ACREAGE 2.000-sq-ft. 3-bedroom. 2- bsuh. full basement home sets on 5 acre*. Close proximity to Kalamazoo. Grand Rapids, provides many employment opportunities to its resi­ dents. Kick back and enjoy your 5 acres of country living. Picnic in your back yard, while listening to the silence of night whispers on a summer’s evening. SI-W.900 (24330611 Call Tracy B»to 2I7-2O7» 11PM • 38W1 31POM3ftO13 r m A IZ) ------------A TiTSZ • 3NU1 -4 IOS Eri State St, Hastings 269-945-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads “ lave Music - okmjos For further information on the Natural Resources Action Team and the 'Food for Thought - Save My Home Barry County' project, please contact Skedgell at Pierce Cedar Creea Institute 209-721-4470. or Lori Phalen. Barry Conservation Dutncl. 269­ 948-8056. extension 113. Dear Annie: I am a married woman with a great husband and wonderful kids. The only problem is my older son, 'Mark,' who is IS years old and dresses like a freak. He has long, dyed-black hair, and his usual garb consists of black clothing, black bools and eyeliner. When people see him in public, they get the wrong idea. He really is a great kid — loving, kind and a terrific student. I’ve talked nicely with Mark about chang­ ing the way he looks, but he feels if people cannot accept how he dresses, ifi their own fault Truthfully, his attire doesn't bother me or my husband. We are glad he expresses tris individuality. But we fear people will think poorly of him. or he could he picked on or beaten up by other kids. Kids who dress like mine should be treat­ ed with the same dignity and respect as any­ one else, but it doesn't always happen. How can I help him? - Afraid in Florida Dear Afraid: Your son is fine. As long as he understands that his appearance can put people off, create personal problems with others and limit his ability to find a job in the future, you've done what yon can. The more pressure you put on him now, the less likely be is to listen. When the negatives become more important than the positives, he'll dress differently. In the meantime, you need to back off. so he doesn't feel obligat­ ed to continue just to prove a point. Friend or finance? Dear Annie: In January, my best friend. "Julie," asked if I would like to go on a vacation wrJ. her and her family. She said she was renting a six-bedroom beach house for a week and would rent out rooms for $600 each. I agreed to rent a room for my family and gave her a deposit of $150. Three months later. I realized the vaca­ tion was going to be too costly, and I told Julie 1 would have to cancel and she could rent my room to someone else. She told me I had entered into a legally binding agree­ ment and am still responsible for the bal­ ance. She said it’s not her fault we don't have the money. Plus, she's having a hard time finding people to rent the other rooms she reserved. I gave her five months' notice. My hus­ band says not to pay. but maybe I should, just to keep the friendship. What do you say? - Confused in California Dear Confused: There actually may be some legal liability here. If, during the five months. Julie made every effort to find new renters and could not. it's possible you owe her the balance. Check with an attorney before assuming that Julie simply is being difficult Then you might want to re-evalu­ ate a friendship where Julie doesn't first sug­ gest a compromise before implying that she can take you to court. Ditch the drunks Dear Annie: I am a middle-aged woman with a recurring problem. My husband's family likes to get together every’ so often, which is fine, but they drink and get loud, often insulting me. Several of them can become really obnoxious. They tell me 1 should drink, too. and loosen up. and that I am boring or a stick in the mud. They are relentless. Worse, my husband laughs and agrees with them. When my husband drinks, which is not often, he can get very mean. It has reached the point where I dread any social situations with his family. 1 have told them I don't need to drink to be happy, but then they call me names and ignore me for weeks. I don't know what to do. Please help me. - Sober in Pennsylvania Dear Sober You need to explain to your husband, when be is sober, that his family becomes belligerent when drinking and he needs to stand up for you. If he is too sloshed to do this, let him know you prefer to stay home and he can go on his own. The disparaging opinions of some drunken fam­ ily members are not worth your time. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox®comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2. 2004 - Page 9 Bowens Mills preparing for fall ‘Cider Time' series Fran TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The Norris Family of Yankee Springs By Joyce Weinbrecht Henry D. Norris came to Yankee Springs Township. Barry County with his father. James Norris. James Norris was bom near Montpelier Vermont in 1799, living on a farm there, except for a time he spent fighting in the War of 1912. where he served as a mail carrier. Following the war. he moved to Genesee. N.Y.. where he married Clarinda Kinnc. In 1834 they moved to Ypsilanti, where he joined the firm of his brother. He lived there until December of 1838 when he moved to Section Number 26. Yankee Springs Township. Bany County on land that he had taken up earlier, in 1835. through Mr. Angell of Marshall. This was one hundred and three acres. The Norris family arrived in Yankee Springs on Christmas Eve. 1838. slaying in the home of Hiram Lew is of that township. The family immediately built a log cabin and moved into it. James Norris lived in Yankee Springs Township until his death in 1875. By then he had acquired 80 more acres of land in Section Number 27. Henry D. Norris, son of James Norris and Clarinda Kinne Norris, was bom on Aug. 30. 1832 in New York. He was six years old when his family came to Yankee Springs. He married Sarah J. Ford, the daughter of Edward and Angelina Ford who had come to Michigan from Saratoga. N.Y. iu 1850. Henry D. Norris inherited his father’s orig­ inal farm on Section No. 26. To this original 103 acres he added 300 more acres of land. He followed the most modem methods of farming known to them in those times, put­ ting up a windmill for pumping water and Henry D. Norris buying machinery to cut hay. to grind grain. He undertook the venture of growing peaches in Yankee Springs Township and planted 250 trees experiencing some limited success. He also planted grapes on his place when Yankee Springs Township was thought to be an ideal climate and soil contents for growing wine grapes. Henry and Sarah had three children, a son John, bom 1870. a son Henry 11 who was bom in 1883 and died in 1895. and a daugh­ ter Minnie, bom in 1875. Source: History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “It has been a great summer al Bowens Mills this year.” says co-owner Carleen Sabin. “We have hosted many tea panics, family gatherings and other events. Even the photography studio has been busy.” This summer Bowens Mills store was open, along with tractor pulls, but no big fes­ tivals were planned Now the private historical park is planning an autumn full of events which help raise the money necessary to keep the park operating. On the weekend of Sept. 18 and 19 the Historic Bowens Mills "It’s Cider Time” Festival series will host a Farm Days & Fiber Show as its main feature, along with cider making, mill tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, great music and food. The fun begins al noon and lasts until 5 p.m. The Plank House, the oldest house in Bowens Mills, will be the nucleus of activity for the fiber activities. There will be spinning, weaving and fiber-related crafts both days. There will be sheep shearing demonstrations by Jerry Pepper of Allegan near the pioneer farm, located at the post and beam bam both days. Sabin says. “When ’It's Cider Time’ at the mill, you can share in your children's excite­ ment over nature, farm animals, historical activities, and harvest lime experiences.” Visitors to the mill can watch cider being freshly pressed on a huge, antique, waterpowered cider press, hear the nimble of the old mill stones turning as they watch the com grinding demonstrations. Included in the farm and fiber festival events is a barnyard horse pull on Saturday and 2 p.m. both days. There will be plenty of cider, doughnuts, hot apple dumplings, and good food arc also available at Granny's Kitchen, nehr the large shaded picnic area down by the old mill stream. The large Belgian horses will be on hand for families to enjoy a relaxing free wagon ride lakes makes a tour of the mill property. Throughout the park there will be costumed craftsmen demonstrating and selling their works. In "The Gathering Place." there will be live music from I to 4 p.m. each day. Sabin says, "while enjoying the music you can also browse ‘The Miller's Wife Store.’ where you can find fall products, including Rep. Newell calls on Gov. Granholm to condemn gay marriage decision Stare Rep. Gary Newell, who represents all of Barry County m the 87th District in Lansing, has urged Gov. Jennifer Granholm to ask for the resignations of two members of the Slate Board of Canvassers. Newell, sponsor of a House resolution to place the issue of gay marriage on the ballot for the Nov. 2 general election, has urged Granholm to condemn the recent attempt by two stale board of canvassers to slop the ref­ erendum from being placed on the ballot. He is seeking to have the definition of marriage to be confined by amendment to the Michigan Constitution as between only a man and a woman. Two Democratic members of the fourmember State Board of Canvassers last week voted against certifying petition signatures, although there were no objections to the sig­ natures and the state Bureau of Elections director recommended certifying the peti­ tions. The two claimed the proposed language ig confusing. "Michigan residents have said loud and clear that they want their voices heard on this issue, but partisan members of the board of canvassers have arrogantly turned their backs." said Newell. R-Saranac. "They have thwarted the will of the people for shameless ^political gain." After a constitutional amendment spon­ sored by Newell failed to gel the necessary two-thirds vole in the House, a grass-roots initiative was started by Michigan residents to bring the issue to the Nov. 2 ballot. Organizers submitted 140.000 signatures, more than was needed to place the issue before voters. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an indi­ vidual who is either a school board member or an administrator from a school district located in Barry County, to serve on the Barry County Planning Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd Door of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, and must be returned no later then 5:00 p.m. on Monday. September 27. 2004. 08534527 SCHONDELMAYER BAR-B-Q "The board's decision is truly bewildering, it's a blatant political power grab and an affront to our democratic process," Newell said. "No matter how you feel about the issue, people are getting rtftd of political antics. This is costing people their rights. The gover­ nor has got to condemn this appalling abuse of power and ask these members to resign." He added that the decision by the two board members most likely will send the issue to the courts, costing the state in legal fees. "Spending taxpayer money on needless court proceedings is the last thing we need with our budget challenges." Newell said. "That money has got to come from some­ where. “This is a lose-lose situation for Michigan residents and our state." freshly pressed apple cider, apple butter, fall related gifts and antiques. The 19-acrc Pioneer Park consists of an 1840s two-story Plank House, an 1850s oneroom school house, and an 11 -room Victorian House built by the Bowenses in the 1860s. A post and beam bam is home Io two teams of Belgian draft horses (used for wagon rides). "Ye Olde Craft Shoppe" is an artisans’ woodworking and cooper shop. A quaint little covered bridge crosses the old mill stream to where the 17-foot water wheel has been constructed. The two newest additions to the historical park arc a re-creatcd log cabin called "Fork River Trading Post.” completed in 2002 and “The Bowens Mills Gathering Place." an arts and entenainment center. The old mill was built in 1864 and is a Michigan Slate Historic Site. The antiquated four-story mill building's main floor houses a working waler powered cider and grist mill where visitors can watch cider being pressed and com meal being ground by water power. There is a blacksmith shop and a water-pow­ ered machine shop in its lower level. The third floor has been transformed into a quaint and cozy living quarters. The top floor of the mill was used for grain storage in the old days and has a lot of old machinery , gears, and pul­ leys still in that area. Historic Bowens Mills is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Il is a second gen­ eration family-ow ned and operated Michigan Stair Historic Site that receives no stale funding. All restorations and upkeep depend upon gale fees and donations. The festival gale fee for adults is $5. and for children 5 to 15 years old. the fee is S2. Festivals are held rain or shine with many­ inside activities, "it’s Cider Time Festivals" continue through mid-Octobcr. GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. GREAT RNL BATTUE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES Team Card Seta Sept 3rd, Regular Season Ends Sept 6th Help boost Yankees to pisyotts! See the stars of tomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium WWNLMttSOMlqMmMMI • M&MlMY MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PNNCNMES ANN REFINANCES Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 BREAKFAST BUFFET QOODTIME (517) 852-1985 501 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan "Al All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Saturdays 7am -10am & Sundays 7am - 11am - SCRAPALOO - Delton's new one stop shopping for Scrapbooking! Located at 10090 S. 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GAnua R Prim. ’ SKID LOADER • • • • Lifting up to 80 lbs. repeatedly Putting boxes on skids Line replenishment Packing boxes To learn more about these exciting opportunities call or stop by the Manpower office nearest you. EOE Hastings Ionia Greenville Edmore 269-948-3000 616-527-6688 616-225-2320 989-427-4270 A MANPOWER ; r»"> na mr m mavoee jmd evr rr ro snes | �p*» W — Thursday. September 2,2004 — The Hsstmgs Banner Rivalries kick-off tonight at Hastings and Olivet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everyone wants to get off to a good start, but the real meet of the season begins this weekend for the local teams. The O-K Gold season begins for the Saxons and Trojans in Hastings tonight at 7 p.m. After all of the hullabaloo last season about the first meeting ever between the two varsity football programs, the Trojans came out and dominated. The Saxons have a tough task in front of them. The Trojan offensive and defensive lines should, at the very least, be the equal of Lakewood’s. That could make for a long home opener for Hastings. In the other Thursday night contest. Maple Valley travels to Olivet for what is annually the biggest game of the year in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. This year’s battle takes on some added significance thanks to the fact that this is the league's final season. Maple Valley and Olivet will both be in on the merger between the SMAA and the Tri­ River Athletic Conference for the 2005-06 season, but will be in different divisions. Both teams will be looking to find ways to get their offense going after tough week one performances. The winner comes out in the driver's seat for the final SMAA football title. Delton Kellogg and Lakewood both have one more week with a nonconference contest, and both play on Friday night. Lakewood takes its new Wing-T offense to face one of the programs that has made it famous Friday night, Belding. The Redskins are coming off a big loss to rival Greenville in week one. while Lakewood scored its first win under new head coach Bob Veitch in the opener. Lakewood has a good shot at knocking off the Redskins, if Veitch has found a way to cure the but­ terfingers in his backfield. Lakewood fum­ bled the ball seven times against Hastings. * Delton Kellogg and new coach Rollie Ferris come home for the first time this sea­ son. and the Panthers will have their hands full. Pennfield has been the unanimous pick for Kalamazoo Valley Association champions this fall, but the Pennfield Panthers won by just one point in their opener against Gull Maple Valley defensive back Adam Lamphere (7) reaches up to thwart a Pewamo-Westphalia passing attempt Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lake. The Gull Lake Blue Devils head to Delton for Friday nights’ contest. Current Records Delton 6-1 Is this retirement, or has Dad just found a new team? I woke up last Saturday morning to the voice of my father bellowing down the upstairs hallway. “Get up bud. the maroon and white has to go eat breakfast.” the gruff voice said in a tone fit to motivate a room full of high school football players contending for the league title. As I opened my eyes my first sight on was of a 52-year-old gray and maroon clad war­ rior, a former vanity football coach of 23 yean who retired, at least physically, last sea­ son after a hall of fame career. Mentally, however, my father is still very much in the locker room. Last week vas the first Friday of the football season, and for the fint time in over two decades my dad did not coach a vanity football game. It is fair to say that he was suf­ fering from withdrawal. As my dad stood at the foot of my bed in his maroon coaching cap, gray T-shirt with the 2002 team motto "One at a time” in maroon letters on the front, and tight black shorts I could not help but chuckle. “Where’s the whistle,” I asked him as I walked to the shower. While I was in the bathroom my father stepped up the tempo of my morning hygiene. Eggs and bacon, he thought, would not be served to such a slow hygienic offense. “Faster! We’ve gotta move! Breakfast waits for no one,” barked the coach while pac­ ing the downstairs kitchen floor and monitoring the microwave clock every 30 seconds to gauge my effort. We walked out of the house together and my father coached all the way to the car, pointing out the flaws in my morning routine. “You move like a grandma in the morning bud,” he was pointing his finger at me now. jerking it up and down just like used to do on the sidelines to a lineman that missed a down field block. “You must not want it bad enough.” While at the diner my father laid out the game plan for the rest of the day. The days obstacles had been scouted and their weaknesses could easily be exploited, provided of course, that the game plan was properly executed. "I’ve got to be really focused today. The grass needs to be cut. the sink needs to be fixed, and the trash is full. I’ve got to punch the clock and go to work,” he said as he sipped his coffee. The waitress brought out our food a short time after we ordered. My father approved of this prompt service. This women showed team commitment. “Nice hustle,” my father told her in all seriousness. While mowing the lawn my father kept the same clothes on, whistling the fight song of his old team as he mowed. My mother (The offensive coordinator of the domestic field) and I were amazed at his lack of subtlety. The lawn was done quickly. One would struggle Jo find someone with a better work ethic. When he was done, he circled the perimeter of the lawn with his hand to his mouth at the end of one bent elbow, the same way he used to stand on the sidelines. "Perfect.” he said to no one in particular. Then he tum to my mother and 1. who were standing there laughing, and said with a smile, “Perfect practice makes perfect I gotta go fix the sink.” The sink had a leak in one of the pip*s. “This is gonna be a dogfight,” he said, one of his favorite things to say on a Friday morning before a football game. As any football coach krtows, dogfights have only one winner, the one who wants it more. He fought with the sink for an hour and a half (still in his coaching attire), and when I came downstairs to see how he was doing he said, “Fourth quarter buddy, fourth quarter." Next, ht took out the trash at the offensive coordinator’s request, and just like that the chores were done the game was over. “Are you going through coaching withdrawal or what Dad?” I said as he was walking back to the house from the trash can. “No.” He said, “I just have a lot of these clothes.” I nodded my bead and smiled, but of course I knew better. Delton Kellogg senior Come Latta (32) tries to squeeze through a hole behind the block of teammate Jacob Risner (20) in the first half Friday night at Otsego. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Hastings Lakewocd 0-1 1-0 Maple Valiev Middleville 1-0 1-0 Here's a round-up of last Friday's local gridiron action. Lakewood 32, Hastings 0 If all it takes for athletes to perform like Lakewood’s linemen did Friday night is a parking spot, some professionals need to rethink their negotiation tactics. Among many new traditions first-year Viking football coach Bob Veitch is bringing to the Lakewood football program is the "hog moliie”. The offensive and defensive linemen of the week will earn special parking privi­ leges. The Viking offensive front, which consist­ ed of center Cody Dupont, guards Nick Rischow and Bill Wilson, and tackles Chris Hunt and Alan O’Donnell for much of the evening, looked like it had an even more valu­ able incentive. Lakewood amassed 419 rush­ ing yards, on 65 carries in its 32-0 win over Hastings. O’Donnell even got in on the scoring by falling on a Viking fumble in the end zone to complete the two-point conversion on Lake wood’s first touchdown of the night. Lakewood went 75 yards on its first posses­ sion of the season, and its first game action in the new Wing-T offense. Tyler Beglin plunged in from one-yard out. and O’Donnell s two points made it 8-0 with 6:27 to go in the first quarter. “I saw four quarters of fighting out there," said Veitch. "That’s what we’ve been preach­ ing. If they hit a little adversity, we have to respond to that." There wasn’t much adversity for the Vikings in the game. Lakewood’s runners sure didn’t have too much trouble getting into the Saxon backfield. Jason Copelin led the Vikes with 112 yards on nine carries. Beglin had 11 carries for 73 yards. Alex Phillips had 66 yards on eight carries, and Adam Wruble 63 yard on six carries. The only thing that could have bxn viewed as a problem was the fact that O’Donnell recovered the second of seven fumbles by the Vikes. The Saxon managed to fall on only two of them. “Defensively we had people in the right spots.” said Saxon coach Kyle DeHom. “Our fundamentals were lacking.” Part of the Viking success had to do with the lack of size the Saxons have up front. "We aren’t going to be bigger than any­ body, so we’ve got to come out with great fundamentals and play together,” said DeHom. The Viking defense was just as spectacular as the offense, limiting Hastings to just 65 yards of total offense and two first downs. The Saxons rushed the ball 17 times for 47 yards, led by Matt Donnini’s seven carries for 36 yards. "Last year with Drew Bowman and Heath VanBelkum, their game was a little bit more cerebral," said DeHom. “We have good speed this year (in the backfield), but obviously we didn’t show it.” Hastings was four of 11 passing the ball for 18 yards, with a rotating quarterback system. Tyler Jiles and Ashtin King took turns under center, playing every other possession. “We want to see which one is going to heat up," said DeHom. “They each offer a little different fundamentals. Neither has a distinct advantage. We don’t change the offense at all. It’s just that they attack aifferent spots." Lake wood took a 16-0 lead late in the first half on a 5-yard touchdown run by Copciin. then Mike Kuras recovered a Saxon fumble on the ensuing kick-off. The Vikings took over at the Hastings’ 18-yard line. After a short run by Beglin. a 5-yard penalty against the Vikes. and two incomplete passes Lakewood faced just its second fourth down of the half with 28.5 seconds remaining. Lakewood called time-out. then came back to the field and sent Copelin sweeping around the left end for a 15-yard touchdown. Quarterback Kyle Rowland ran in the twopoint conversion and the Vikings led 24-0 at the half. The Vikings made sure there would be no second half comeback attempt by Hastings. Lakewood took the kick-off and went 80 yards in 17 plays for their third TD of the night. Josh Mitchell raced in from four yards out. the extra-point was no good, and Lakewood led 30-0. Only 3.-09 remained in the third quarter. The Saxons’ other turnover led directly to the Vikings’ final points of the game, as a bad snap on a punt went out of the back of the end zone for a safety. Otsego 48, Delton Kellogg 12 by Max Heethuis . J-Ad Graphics Intern Delton was bit by the Bulldogs on Friday night as Otsego topped Delton Kellogg 48-12 in the first game of the high school football season. Otsego capitalized on five Delton turnovers and managed 488 yards of total offense while holding the Panthers to 96 yards offensively. Delton lost two fumbles, threw an intercep­ tion, and had two punts blocked on route ' their game one loss. Otsego quarterback Steven Flickinger scored on a 6-yard keeper with 10:36 left in the second quarter to make the score 6-0. Otsego gained a 12-0 advantage later in the second quarter on a 4-yard run by tailback Tyler Town. The Panthers finally answered back when junior Nick Archer took the ensuing kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. After Otsego took a 20-6 half-time lead on a 7 yard pass from Flickinger to tailback Andrew Brooks, Delton's special teams hit pay dirt one more time as junior Chris Madill took the opening kickoff of the second half 87 yards to the end zone to make the score 20-12. The Bulldogs the.i tallied 28 straight sec­ ond half points, scoring four touchdowns op runs of 49 yards by Brooks, and 40 yards by Flickinger, a 27-yard pass from Flickenger to Town, and an 8-yard run by tailback Adam Gavrun for the final score. Delton’s offense could not get on track. First year coach Rollie Ferris said his young team will mature from this experience. boxer is just about being counted out when someone the audience whispers while he lies on the canvas. “Your mother is here and Alice forgives you.” All of the magical things, including per­ haps a miracle or two. had to happen, and they did. With just 2:13 left in the third quarter, Middleville took possession of the ball on its own 28-yard line. Two plays later, with third down and one, Comstock made the mistake of looking for Trojan ace running back Adam Loveless coming “up the gut" for that pre­ cious yard and a first down. Instead, quarter­ back Chris Humphrey faked to Loveless and handed it to Ben Ybema, who broke loose for 46 yards and took the ball down to the Colts’ 17. With just 2.9 seconds left in the period. Loveless then did his thing, gaining some tough, bruising yardage in the pit, breaking tackles and crossing the end zone line from 18 yards out. Humphrey booted the extra point and Middleville was back in the hunt, trailing 24-14 with the final 12 minutes set to begin. The brief 72-yard drive came in just five plays, and most importantly, it was brief, allowing the home team a shot at winning, though at that time it still seemed improbable. But then linebacker Joe Wenger came up with a big ^even-yard quarterback sack on third down in Comstock’s next series and forced a punt The Trojans took over from their own 36 and moments later Loveless, with a lot of help from blocking by linemen Darrick Brock and Danny Thompson on the right side of the line, came up with a critical 32-yard gain to the --------------- See FootteN, pace 11 “Young men who haven’t been starters had to grow up a little bit," Ferris said. . Delton was led offensively by senior tail­ back Corey Latta, who carried the ball 18 tinges for 86 yards. Junior strong safety Kyle Ferris led the Panther defense with 14 tackles. Middleville 28, Comstock 24 by David T. Young Editor Sports announcer Al Michaels made a career out of the question “Do you believe in miracles?" at the end of the American hockey team’s upset over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics. Perhaps the phrase could be applied to Middleville’s thrilling, come-from-behind 28­ 24 victory over Comstock last Friday in the football season opener. The Trojans stared at a 24-7 deficit on the scoreboard just over 14 minutes of football left for the night, yet rose to the occasion in what must have looked to hometown fans like a feel-good grade B movie. It was almost like a scene in which the battered and bruised Thomapple Kefogg’s Ben Ybema finds some open room to run Friday night against Comstock. (Photo by David T. Young) Hastings defensive back Chris Timmerman (9) dives on a Lakewood fumble deep in Saxon territory in the fourth quarter as hrs teammate Matt Donnini (24) drags down Lakewood quarterback Kyle Rowland (5). (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September Z 200* - Page 11 Football, continued from page 10---------Colts’ 11. Ybema a couple of plays later went in for the TD from five yards out and sudden­ ly Middleville was down only 24-21 with 5:44 left for the night. Comstock answered by gening down to business and smartly moved tire football down the field, and it looked like the visiting squad There’s a storm across the Valley and clouds are rolling in. John Denver, notwith­ standing. winds of change are swirling around the Maple Valley football field and that is not always a bad thing. On this night. Friday’s opener, the Lion defense rained all over Pewamo-Westphalia. causing nine fumbles would wrap up the game when it got down to and two key pass interceptions, to lead the Middleville’s 15-yard line with a first down at way to a 22-0 victory in the first game on less than four minutes left. Maple Valley's brand new football field. Enter the miracle. Never mind that a severe storm just two Linebacker Eddy Landon, very active all days earlier cast doubt that the game would evening, somehow came up with a fumble, even be played. Never mind that the offense thwarting what would have been Comstock's has been completely rebuilt (or as they say in winning drive. Lion Country- reloaded). Never mind that a The Trojans four plays later had another flash of lightning so far east that only the miracle, or was its just skill? Humphrey threw Wisemen could see it caused a 30 minute his sweetest pass of the night, lofting it per­ delay. Never mind that no back from Maple fectly over enemy hands and directly to Valley rushed for more than 49 yards. Never flanker David Finkbeiner, who took it in, mind lliat the offense scored only one rushing deked out a defensive back and raced touchdown in 48 minutes. untouched the end zone. There" was a tense The defense is on task, and for Guenther moment when flags were noticed along the Mittelstaedt it’s all that matters at this point in sideline, but cheers from the home side of the the season. He’s been doing this for a while, stadium erupted with joy when it was sig­ he is in the Michigan High School Football naled a Colt had interfered with Finkbeiner. Coaches Hall of Fame. He has one of the best The electrifying play covered 66 yards and and most experienced staff of coaches in the Middleville finally enjoyed its only lead of the state. The offense will come around evening when it counted most, near the end. The final 14 minutes of the contest were Meanwhile, Mittelstaedt praised his very different than the first 34. The Trojans defense for getting his team its first win of the were snakebit by horrid mistakes and they had season and a solid start to another playoffs an awful habit of giving up the big play when appearance down the road. they had their opponents in the hole. “I was very happy with the way the defense Take, for example, the first drive of the played tonight,” Mittelstaedt said after the night by Comstock, which took the opening game. “They set us up in good field position kickoff and went 60 yards in about six min­ all night and put points on the board. You utes, scoring on fourth down and four with a can’t ask for more.” 12-yard pass from TJ. Campbell to receiver The defense put Maple Valley on the board Nick Rickstad. Jim Buzzell kicked the PAT early, when Denver Hine stripped the ball Middleville answered by moving down the away from Pirate running back Mitchell field to the Comstock 19, but coughed up the Gleason on a simple dive play and ran 46 football after a pass play. yards to score with just 31 seconds left in the The Trojans got on the board for the first first quarter. Hine then capped off his effort time with just 20 seconds left in the opening with a two-point conversion and as quick as quarter, with Loveless wedging his way into that it was 8-0 Maple Valley. the end zone from a yard out. On the very next possession. Chris Morris, The Colts broke a 7-7 tie after coming up who spent the whole night in Pewamo's face, with a big play on third down and 16 with a recovered a Pirate fumble on the 25-yard line completed pass and personal foul penalty. and two plays later Man Gordenecr threw a Campbell made the Trojans pay for the mis­ 23-yard scoring pass to Jason Beardslec for a take on the next play with a 10-yard TD touchdown. Hine ran in the two-point conver­ scamper on a quarterback keeper. sion and as fast as a bolt of lightning Maple Even more frustrating was bow Comstock Valley had a 16-0 lead scored its third touchdown to go up 21-7 at the Maple Valley scored the game’s final six points in the third quarter and. again. half. The Colts' Chris Thrasher recovered at Beardslec play a major role. Forced to punt on fumble at the Middleville 37 to set things up. fn>rrth-and-four from the 50-yard line, the A pass inter.'erence call gave the Colts anoth­ snap went over Beardslec’s head. He scramble er break at Ute 22. Three plays later the visi­ back, picked up the loose football and rather tors were faced with a fourth and eight at the than fall on it be somehow managed to get the 20, bu. Campbell tossed a 20-yard TD strike kick away. It was an almost impossible play in to Rickstad with just 1:12 remaining until an impossible situation and all Beardsley did intermission. was punt the ball nearly 70 yards. It would Adding the possibility of more gray hairs have gone into the endzone but for a tremen­ for head coach Tim Penfield and the Trojans’ dous hustling effort by Hine, who dived across coaching staff was a play in the final seconds the goal line and slapped the ball back out and when their punter was ruled to have before it could touch earth. The ball was kneeled in possession of the ball while field­ downed on the Pewamo one-yard line. It was ing a low snap. Comstock failed to convert a play that could have been shown on a from 19 yards out. however, when Justin Sportscenter Top Ten highlight. Noffke came up with a possible game-saving Two plays later, you guessed it, the defense pass interception. forced another fumble and this time Joe Another interception that may have been Desrochers was on it quicker than a high wind game saving occurred with 1:55 on the clock can rear a roof off a building. It took only one in the fourth quarter, when Ybema picked up play for Hine to bull in from three yards out. off a tipped pass. “Our defense did two things tonight.” The most impressive offense Comstock Mittelstaedt said later. They kept Pewamo in offensive effort was shown in the third period, poor field position all night and they put when it moved the ball 75 yards in 19 plays to points on the board.” kick a 22-yard field goal, eating up almost 10 There were a number of individuals who minutes on the clock. For the game, Ybema stood out in the victory, though going back had 150 yards rushing in 12 attempts and a over the tapes, Mittelstaedt will sec how much touchdown. Loveless, the workhorse who was of a team effort it was. Relentless pursuit of battling flu-like symptoms and occasional the football by the defense caused the Pirate double vision, picked up 149 yards in 18 car­ fits all night, breaking up the scheme of the ries and scored two touchdowns. Pewamo offense and a number of individuals Humphrey was 3 for 9 for 89 yards and a were there to scoop up the booty. touchdown in the passing department. Morris had a huge night, finishing with 20 Finkbeiner had two receptions for 76 yards. tackles and a fumble recovery. Ken Cams had Campbell threw for two touchdowns, but two pass interceptions and a fumble recovery. had two interceptions. Defensively, Ybema and Josh Hilton came up with 11 tackles and Landon had 10. Hilton and Wenger also had a key sack of Campbell late in the fourth quarter. Though the Trojan defensive unit gave up 24 points, they yielded fewer than 200 yards in total offense. Maple Valley 22, Pewamo- Westphalia 0 by Jon Gambee All Beardslec did was run the football, play quarterback for a time and run the offense, punt the ball deep into Pirate territory every time and block a field goal attempt with one minute left in the game to preserve the shutout. Maple Valley finished with 168 total yards on offense. 127 of them on the ground. Bulldogs and Cougars make life hard for Hastings eagers The Saxon varsity girts’ basketball team is off to a slow start. The girls fell to 0-3 on the season with a 67-43 loss to Grand Rapids Catholic Centra] on Monday. The Cougars jumped out to a big lead in the opening quarter. 26-3. Some pressure defense from the Saxons slowed the Cougars down a little bit. and it was 40-22 at the half. Bethany Gieseler hit three three’s in the game and tied teammate Brooklyn Pierce for the team high scoring honors with 11 points. Amber Peck and Jamie VanBoven each had six points for the Saxons. Last Thursday, the Saxon girls fell for the second time this season, in the home opener against Ionia 76-47. The Bulldogs jumped on the Saxons early, outscoring them 39-23 in the first half. Pierce poured in 17 points for the Saxons, but she was the only Hastings girt in double digits. Gieseler. Jaime Fisher, and Jodi Jolley each had five points for Hastings. Kellie Watson led Ionia to its first win with 25 points. The Saxons are back on the road tonight to face Gull Lake, then are off until next Thursday when they host Grandville. Saxon senior Kelsey Howel fires a running shot over the outstretched arms of a Catholic Central defender Monday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons' Abbey McKeough races in for a lay-up Monday night against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ingle gets Saxons’ lone win in match against Lakewood Lakewood’s varsity girts’ tennis team improved to 2-1 in dual meets with a 7-1 win at the expense of the Hastings Saxons last Thursday. The Saxons’ lone victory came at first sin­ gles where Amy Ingle topped Kallie Walker 64). 6-1. The Vikings lost just four games in its sweep of the doubles flights. Erica Enz and Alexandria Taylor were 6-0, 6-1 winners at first singles over Allison Cooney and Christy Pohja. At second doubles, the Viking duo of Emilie Enz and Emily Wernet topped Courtney Barnard and Nicole Noviskey 6-0, 6-0. Lakewood’s third doubles team of Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington topped Chelsie Passmore and Monica Treadwell 6-0, 6-1. Lyndsey Carter and Addie Stade) led 5-2 in the first set of the fourth doubles match, when the Saxon pair was forced to halt play with an injury. On the singles side, Abby Weeks took a 6­ 2, 6-1 win at number two over Whitney Johnson. Cori Shanks won at third singles over Kayla Ellsworth 6-3.4-6. 6-3. At fourth singles, Katie Taylor won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 over Anna Lawrence. Hastings sophomore Dana Shilling makes her way around the comer of the Hastings started the O-K Gold season last Wednesday with a dual match against Middleville, but bad weather forced the two teams to halt play. The Saxons and Trojans plan to resume their match this afternoon in Hastings. Cougar defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Ad 183 of 1943. as amended, notice la hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance, which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the Folowing manner: The Zoning Distrid Map has been amended as tolows: ORDMANCt NO.: A-1-M04 Property rezoned in Section 20 of Hastings Township (see below). The South 22 1/2 acres al toe North 321/2 acres of the West 1/2 of toe East 1/2 of toe NE IM of Sec. 29, T3N. EXCEPT tost part lying South A West of angbng Hwy.. M-37. ALSO EXCEPT a parcel of land in toe NE 1M of Sec. 29.T3N, Rato, described as beginning al a point which les due East 132230 ft; to South 01 Dog 01' West 795 ft. th South 00 Dog 15* West 580.19 fl. from the North 1M pool of Sec. 29. th South 89 Dog 45* East 381 ft., th South 00 Dog 15* Wool 35331 fl. to North 89 Dog 45* West 201.30 IV. th North 17 Dog 1430" West 50 fl, to South 72 Dog 4530* West 155 ft to too East 50 toot right of way of M-37 Hwy., th NWly atong a curve to the loft of 8844.42 tool radius for 35.32 fl. the chord of which bows North 28 Dog 58* Wool tor 3530 ft., th North 00 Dog 15* East 321.42 ft. to the point of bog. ALSO EXCEPT commencing at the intersection of toe E/W IM ine of Sec. 29. T3N. R8W. with toe centerime of M-37 Hwy., to North 26 Dog 38* Wool atong aaid conterine 553.70 ft, th North 89 Dog 52* East, 56ft.totoeEastrtghtofwoyofsaid M-37 Hwy.; to North 26 Dog 38* West along said right of wsy ine 163 ft to too true place of beginning; to South 26 Deg 38* East, atong said right of way 163 ft., to North 89 Deg 52* East peroM vrito said East and West IM Uno 41930 ft. th North 00 Deg 0530* East atong the Eaet Nna of toe West 1/2 of too East 1/2 of too NE 1M of said Section A distance of 310 ft . th South 89 Dog 52* West 354 ft.; th South 85 ft; th SWIy to too piece of beginning. Also Excepting the SW 300 ft atong M-37 Hwy. that is already zoned C-3. REZONED TO C-3. This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Hastings Township, Bany County. Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective September 9. 2004. Copies of this ordinance is available tor purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. Stale St, Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 830 a.m.-530 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday through Friday. Please call 269-945-1290 tor further information. Date August 31. 2004 JEFFREY 8. MACKENZIE, ChMrpmon Barry County Board of Commlsalonera Delton's Chris Madill (21) is swarmed by Otsego Bulldogs in the first half Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Saxon senior quarterback Tyler Jiles drops back to pass against Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DEBBIE S. SMITH, Barry County Ctertt �Page 12 - Thursday. September 2. 2004 - The Haatmga Banner Trojans’ first goal against costs them a victory by Bratt Bremer Sports Editor Tboraappk Keltogg vanity boys' soccer coach Christian Niks threw his hat on the ground with just under six minutes to play in Tuesday's contest The Trojans are still undefeated, but they added a second tie to their record, after fin­ ishing 80 minutes with Grand Rapids West Catholic in a 1-1 tie. TK is now 2-1-2 on the year. West Catholic forward Chns Leikert Henred around the end line to the right of the Trojan goal mouth with the ball al his feet A handful of Trojan defenders failed to clear the ball, and Leikert knocked a shot from a bad angle past TK keeper Jarod Smith. Up until that moment, the Trojan defense hadn’t given up a singk goal in regulation, only in overtime penalty kicks. No one expects to have every game be a shut out Niks had to know that the ball would find its way behind his keeper eventually. He was upset with the way it happened. “When we scrimmaged them, we beat them pretty good." said Niks, “and that was the problem. We just came in flat." TK took a 1-0 lead in the twenty-fourth minute when Ryan Weesie sent a long throw in from the right corner in front of the Eagk goal. Nick Wilke came rushing in and headed the ball in from six yards out The Trojans dominated most of the game, and dominated the scoring chances. They peppered the West Catholic goalie with shots for the first three-quarters of the first half. Then the Trojans seemed to ease up “It was one of those games that just wasn't meant to be." said Niks. "The ball jus’ wouldn't go in" TK had it's chances to increase the lead but failed to various shots and comen. The Trojans put on a pretty good charge in the closing minutes, but it was too link loo late. Wilke just missed putting the ball into the net with his bead for a second time, but his shot off a long flip throw-in by Kalani Garber sailed just over the cross bar. W.csk had a chance, but sent a shot rolling from left to right across the Eagles' goal. TK will have to look to start itself a new streak oo Tuesday when the Trojans play host to Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans begin O-K Gold play next Thursday at Hastings. Last Thursday night, the Trojans earned a 6-0 victory over Hamilton. This time the shut-out had as much to do with the offense as the D. “The team was very hungry for a win and came out fast and got a shot off in the first minute. That set the tone for the whok night" said Niks. Saxons earn 1st win and 1st loss by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon vanity boys' soccer team suf­ fered its first defeat of the season. 3-1 Io NorthPointe Christian High School Tuesday afternoon. Hastings lone goal came in the first half. Jacob Elliott tied the score at 1-1, but the Mustangs were abk to tally one more before the first half ran out, then scored the only goal of the second half. "They were a good team." said Saxon head coach Brian Roderick. “We just didn't play very strong." Despite scoring just one goal, the Hastings offense had it’s chances. The Saxons just couldn't finish off their attacks, striking the post on a couple occasions. Defensively, the Saxons struggled. “We were centering the ball," said Roderick of his defense, “clearing the ball across the middle of the field.” Defenders are trained from an early age to turn the ball outside. It was key in the Mustangs building their lead. The Saxons are now 1-1-1 overall. “I'm glad the loss happened how, rather than during conference play,” said Roderick. “If you can learn from the negative thing you did and correct it, it can be a positive dung for the rest of the season." "I'm not dissatisfied by any means. Every good team has a loss every once in a whik." He may not have been dissatisfied with Tuesday', contest, but he certainly was satis­ fied with the way his Saxons played in a 2-1 win over Marshall last Thursday, in front of what have been packed bleachers so far this season at the Hastings field. The Saxons' Aaron Fortier broke a second half tie with the game winning goal. Michael Newsted scored Hastings first goal, off an assist from Brian McKeough. “We dominated," said Roderick. “That score should have been even more." The Saxons continue the season Tuesday al Delton Kellogg, then will begin O-K Gold play next Thursday Middlevilk. at home against The Trojans really kept the Hawkeye keep­ er busy and look thirty-five shou oo goal. The Trojans also had twelve comers for the night. Coach Niks aiso stated. "I was very happy with the offensive output today as well. The team passed the ball real well and kt the ball do the running which gave us many opportu­ nities to score" The scoring started on a set play when Josh Baird sent a beautiful ball to the far post and six yards out. A crashing Weesk put the ball in the upper left-hand comer from his Head. Then in the ckventh minute Ryan Fktke intercepted a pass from a Hawkeye player and created a one-on-one. and fired a shot right past the keeper. In the seventeenth minute, Brandon Field gave Fktke a drop at the eighreen-yard line and who rocketed it past the Hamilton keeper for a 3-0 Trojan kad. Fktke wasn't done, just three minutes into the second half Wilke sent a great through ball that kad Fktke perfectly into another one-on-one situation where Fktke completed his hat-trick. In the fifty-third minute Weesk, dropped the ball to the eighken-yard line to the foot of Field, who controlled the ball with his instep to set up a shot into the lower left hand corner of the goal. The last Trojan goal came in the sixty ninth by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The girls from Middlevilk won just one swim meet last year, and the girls from Hastings haven't even competed before. The two schools started their first com­ bined season as the Trojans with their first win of the 2004 season. In a Triple-dual meet at Plainwell the TK/Hastings girls lopped Ottawa Hills 61-40. “I felt the girls just did a really good jt for the first meet," said coach Carl Schoessei. “Over half of our girls have never been in a competitive meet I'm real pleased with the way they conducted themselves and with the The TK/Hastings team woo nine of the 12 events against Ottawa Hills, including all three relay races. The following places are for PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP begin September 9 The Hastings Middk School sports sea­ sons begin Sept 9. During the fall season. Saxon athletes compere both in boys' and girts' cross coun­ try and girts’ basketball. The school district is once again befog forced to have a pay-topartidpare program. All athletes will have to pay a $50 fee for each sport, before they may try out or prac­ tice. These is a maximum for any one student of $125. and a family maximum of $300 per year. Money will be refunded if an athlete does not make his or her team. Schoianhipa are available to those who qualify. Contact the middk school office at 9*52764 with any questions. The stare requires that each athlete must have a completed physical on Gk fo the office before the student may practice or try out for any sports team. the scoring agairut Ottawa Hills. Alicia Buchanan. Sunday Matousek. Brandi Sutfin. and Chelsey Strumberger teamed up to take the 200-meter medley relay with a time of 2:1531. Mindy Warner, Sutfin, Matouaek. said Strumberger won the 200meter freeatyk relay in 15736 In the 400merer freestyle relay it was Mindy Warner; Heidi Warner, Buchanan, and Jasmine Brown reaming up for the win fo 4:40.22. The Trojans also placed third fo the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyk relay. In the 200 fteestyk Heidi Warner wee first in 2:33.84 and Erin Fluke third fo 25254. TYojans also finished first and third fo the individual medley, the 100 backstroke, and the 100 breaatroke, Sutfin won the individual medley in 2:48.78 and Alexa McClain was third fo 309.26. Buchanan was first in the 100 backstroke fo 1:18.69, and Tbaaa Kamp third in 1:29.63. In the 100 breastroke. Matouaek was first fo 133.96. and McClain was third in 1323. Strumbr.gCT and Mindy Warner went onetwo in the 50 fteestyk. with Strumberger winning in 28.07 seconds and Warner finish­ ing fo 2933. Amber VanDerMeer was second in the 500-meter freestyle in 75551. Sutfin was third fo the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:20.92. Trojans finished second and thud fo the diving competition Jarnfe VanDongen was second and Kelly Frame third. The TK/Hastings ream has another tough meet next Tuesday at Grand Rapids Central High School. Broncos and the Blue Devils put first blemishes on Delton’s basketball record BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tote a epactal MMMment rd covering al proporHos wfihin the OAK DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 04-1 borwMod by 9w proposed road project has boon Ned in the O«oe of the Township Oerii tor pubic examination . The aaeoeement rd has been proparea tor tne purpose or assessing costs or me proyecx weren me arorasaio special assessment dteMct as ia more particuterty shown on plans on fite with the Township Cleric al toe Township Hal, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which aossssnont is in the total amount of $42,000.12. 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PrkrievBa Townehip wit provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aide and services, such ae s^nere lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes o( printed material being considered at the beer­ Ing. to IndMduare with disabiMiee at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to foe PrakievBe Townehre Cteric Individuals wth disabilioes requiring auxiliary aids or sarvicas should contact the Pralrievtie Township Cleric. »l Hastings Brian McKeough races the ban up field against Marshall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middle school sports Coop swim team gets win number one on opening night way they swam. The team also suffered their firs; loss of the season. 76-23 to Plainwell. “I knew we wouldn't do well against Plainwell in terms of scoring. They have a real strong tradition, so our focus was on Ottawa Hills. But it was teal good for our kids a see ft, to sec a program that is successful and has a good solid tradition in place." Saxon senior Aaron Fortier, right, sides in to steal the ball away from a Marshall player In Hastings' 2-1 win Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) minute when Corey McClain saw Weesk streaking towards the left side of the goal and set him up beautifully. Weesk ripped a shut with his kft foot right past the Hawkeye Delton Kellogg's vanity girts' basketball team ended a three game road swing to start the season with a pair of losses in the last Wolverine *B' conference this fall. The Blue Devils jumped out to a 14-8 first quarter kad. then added Io that by outscoring Panther boards were offensive, but a for of that had to do with how many chances lire Panthen gave themselves. DK hit just 17 of week. After staring the season off with a win al Climax-Scotts Aug. 24. the Panthers were topped by Bellevue last Thursday and Gull Lake on Monday night The Panthers were probably happy to be home for the first time, last night against Delton 24-8 fo the second quarter. Delton was led offensively by Alex Culbert's nine-point performance. Alex Alaniz had four assists for Delton. Last Thursday, the Panthers traveled to BeUevue and were downed 45-40. Deapik an awful offensive night DK held a two-potot kad heading into half-time. 21-19. Turnoven and missed shots finally caught up with the 52 field goal attempts. “Bellevue outplayed us," said Williams. Alkgan. At Gull Lake on Monday, the Panthers were downed 63-26. “Gull Lake is very good!" said Delton coach Rick Williams. He expects the Blue Devils to be able to compete with a talented Otsego squad for the top spot in the Panthers. DK turned the ball over 24 times. The Panthen did a solid job oo the boards, pulling down 33 rebounds. Culbert had ten and Jordan Haines seven. Nearly half of the “We need to shoot better to inn." Dekco didn't only have problems from the field. The Panthen also connected on just five of 18 free throw aaempts. Culbert was solid from the floor. Utting rix of her fen shots end finishing with steam high 14 pools. Danklk Boyce edited ten points for Deleon. Delton is home for its next two conrests. The Psnthen boat Schoolcraft Tuesday, and Plainwell next Thursday. -a____ eat—»l» ^a-a- rtoi ine|enn nicncxe, vien* r'rainwvifKJ lownenip 10115 South Norrie Road uenon, Micnigan (269) 623-2664 qhwto The Panthers' Katee Hogoboom pass­ es the ball out of a tenacious double team put on by the Gull Lake Blue Devils in Monday night’s contest. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton Kellogg sophomore Jordan Haines (44) puts up a short jump shot after sneaking past the Gull Lake defense Monday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �The Haeringe Benner - thumduy. September Z 2004 - Page 13 Easy early schedule puts Panthers at 2-0 Saturday showers were all that could slow down 3-on-3 champs The Shalakins won the 13-16 year-old bracket at the annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday at Tyden Park. Team members are, from left, Scott Coleman. Brad Mead, and JJ Quick. Storms can’t stop Storm from winning hockey title The Hastings Storm won the 2004 Hasting Summerfest Hockey Tournament at the First Baptist Church Saturday, with an 8-4 tally against the Nordiques in the final. The Storm went 3-0 in the five team tournament, which was nearly postponed due to the rainy weather. Storm team members are, front, Chris Katje, middle row, Andre Hile. Rick Curtis, back Keeton Rose, Chase Johnson, and Jon Katje. (Missing from photo is Brian McLaughlin.) A dozen goals scored in last Thursday's 12-2 win over Bellevue propelled the Delton Kellogg vanity boys' soccer team to a 2-0 strt this season. The Panthers took a 7-0 first half lead against the Broncos, then put it on cruise con­ trol. "Our young players played most of the second half and did a great job,** said Delton coach Paul Harter. “We moved the ball well and continued our good finishing.** Brandon Butzinis had three goals and three assists to lead the DK attack. The other nine Delton goals were scored by nine different players. Kyle Wells. David Roberts, Leo Bazani, Troy Wertinger. AJ Newkirk, Kohla Methvin. Jeremy Herington. Mario Castaneda, and Tyler Gilmore. Chris McGee had three assists for Delton. Wells had two, and Brad Goldsworthy. Man Julian, and Luke Beroza each had one. “My hats off to Bellevue. They didn’t hang their heads and never quit playing, that's what earned them the two goals late in the second half" Richard Saylor and Del Rockwell had the two Bronco goals. Things got tough for the Panthers in a hurry however. They hosted Hackett Catholic Centra] in the first Kalamazoo Valley Association contest of the season last night. Their next two contests are against Bany Country rivals Lakewood and Hastings. Delton hosts both games, with the Vikings visiting this afternoon and the Saxons coining to town on Tuesday. Maple Valley 0-2 after loss to FW Maple IHley'i vanity girts’ baakrthall team couldn't get ill offense going in the second quarter Tuesday night at home against Pewamo-Westphalia. After taking a four-point lend out of the first quarter, the Lines were outscored 16-6 in the second period and fell 50-42. The Pirates never trailed in the second half. Amy Joortberns had another solid night, leading the Lions with 23 points and six rebounds. The rest of the Laona had a tough night on the oftasiveend. KygdmKapl wasubconb other Lion with more than one field goal. She finished with four points. Mindy Newton finished with five potass. Dawn Pohl and Teghan Thelen each had 16 points for Pewamo. Hastings varsity girts’ basketball players Kati Dakin. 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ANY INFORMATION 06TAMED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Becky L Jungias. an unmarried woman, to America's Moneykne. Inc., mortgagee, dated November 24.1998 and reccrded December 3. 1998 in instrument Number 1021731, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank NA. as Custodian by assignment dated November 24. 1998 and recorded on December 3. 1998 to Instrument Number 1021732 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be (toe on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and 53/100 DoHars ($15£399.53) todudtog interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum. gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan. this purpose If you are to the Mftttary. please con- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jennette A Kruger, to Amenquest Mortgage Company. A Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18. 2003 and recorded March 25. 2003 in Instrument 9 1100693, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($105,611.52) includ­ ing interest 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m raid mortvkted, notioe is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml al 140PM. on Thursday, September 16.2004. Said premiees are situated to City of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing on the East line of Section 16, Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, at the Southeast cor- forecfoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1.D0 p.m. on September 30. 2004. The premises are located to the Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Section 16; Thence North 168.6 Feet; Thence West 236 Feet; Thence South 168.6 Feet; Thence East 236 Feet to the Place of Beginning Commonly known as 353 North Mato Street. Woodand Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, lying North of the Michigan Central Railroad right of wey and South of the centerttoe of Irving Road. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys tha proparty and there Is a simultaneous resolution with Dated: August 26.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Chaae Bank of Texas. N.A. fka Texas Commerce Bank NA. as Custodian . As Assignee P.O. Bex 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 244.0819 om‘”s MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WKX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MJUTARY DUTY. rmSnded by the forectoeing MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Darron J Moored, and Kimberiy D Moored, husband and wtte. original mortgagors), to Amoriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2003, and recorded on June 19,2003 to instrument 1106856. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is cteknad to bo duo al tha date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine And 31/100 Dollars ($91^79.31). todudtog totereet al 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed to aaid mort- be forecfoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premiees, or some pert of them, et pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on Seotember 16. 2004. Said premises are situated to Village of MIddteviWe, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lats 5 and 8. Block 62. of the VHage of Middtevftte. Bany County. Michigan, as recorded to Uber 1, Page 27, Barry County Records. ine reoompeon penoo snax oe o morans worn doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to wtmcti case tne reoempuon penoo snax oe m ouys from the date of such sate. Dated: August 12, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC H 248403.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rief031798F01 <■ TM8 ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WM± BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This tern is a debt collector attempting to coftect P.C„ IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT from the date of such sate. Dated: AUGUST 12, 2004 Amoriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attomays: Potesttvo & Asaodales. PC. 38150 Dequtodre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights. Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-28773 Pub: 8/19-9/9 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTMAT10N OBTAINED WILL 0E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conoittons ol a certain mortgage made by Eugene C. Lockyer, single and Cheryl Heers, single , Mortgagors, to First Union Homo Equity Bank. NA. nka Wactwvia Bank uf Delaware, NA by merger with First Union National Bank of Delaware, Mortgagee, dated toe 16th day of July, Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of July, 1999 in Instrument f 1033141 ol Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Rfty Six & 75/100 ($136,956.75), and no surt or proceeding at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage v any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to and provided, notice is hereby given that on toe 9to day ol September, 2004 at 140 o'dock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wift bo toroctoaad by a sale at County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being the buldtog where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 6.770% per annum Ing the attorney tees slowed by law. and ateo any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest to the premiees. Which said premises are described as tolows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated to the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, and described as foftows, to wit. Part ol the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North. Rango 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as. Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds East 1053.18 toot atong the centerline al Quimby Road and the South line of said Southwest 1/4 Section 25 to the place of beginning ; thence Northeasterly 241.29 feet along the centerline of Quimby Road and a 200 feet radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears North 56 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East 226.92 feet; thence North 21 degrees 43 minterline of Quimby Road; thence Northeasterly 266.61 feet atong the centerline of Quimby Road and a 250 toot radius curve to the long chord of which bears North 54 degrees 33 minutes 58 sec­ onds East 271.17 feet, thence Easterly 397.91 feet atong the centerttoe of Quimby Road and a 10000 toot radius curve to the right the long chord which bears South 81 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds East 395.29 feu. thence Easterly 271.50 feet atong the centerttoe of Quimby Road and a 280 feet radius curve to the left the tong chord which bears North 82 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds East 260.99 feet, thence Northeasterly 35.31 feet atong the centerttoe of Quimby Road and a 1090 foot USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 636-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by: CHRISTO­ PHER T WASHBURN and MARIAN E. WASH­ BURN. HUSBAND AND WIFE fo GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated January 12. 2000. and recorded on January 25. 2000. to instrument number 1040548. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($82,145.12). including interest at 8.0% par annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort- be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, al 1D0 o'clock p.m., on September 16. 2004. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Bany County. Michigan, and are described A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRISED AS COMMENCING 42 RODS PLUS 100 FEET. SOUTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28. THENCE WEST 202 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 110 1/2 FEET. THENCE EAST 202 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. TAX PARCEL 10*06-003-028-05540 The redemption period shall be 6 months from to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from Dated: August 13.2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN ft ASSOCIATES. P.C. Farmington MBs. Mfchigan 48334 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Charles Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband WMC Mortgage Corp., A CaMumia Corporator Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recorded August 13. 2002 to Document No. 1085523 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, by assignment recorded January 6, 2004 m Document No. 1120281, on date hersof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Sixiy-Eght Cents ($96,026 68) todudtog totereet 10.75% per annum. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Heise, a stogie man. original mortgagors),to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 2002. and recorded on August 28. 2003 to instrument 1112015. to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due hereof the sum ol One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 71/100 Dotes ($135,897 71). todudtog interest at 845% Under the power of sale contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made ard pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse to Hastings at 140 p.m.. on September 30. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 54. OLD FARM VILLAGE NO. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 6 of The redemption penod shall be 6 months from doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: August 26. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Argent Mortgage Company. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File <033311F01 o»wn seconds East 553.69 feet; thence North 89 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West 1535.71 feet along the South line of toe Southwest 1 /4 of Section 25 to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1645 W. Quimby Rd., Hsattogs.. Ml 49058 During the *welve (12) months immediately toL lowtog the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that to toe event that toe property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately foltowing the sale. Dated: 8/12/04 Wachovia Bank ol Delaware. NA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Wachovia Bank of Delaware. NA 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 Pub: 8/12-9/2 248-362-2600 --------- MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been n«da to mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regickafton Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated Juno 30, 3003, and recorded on July 2. 2003 to instrument 1107734. to Barry county records, Mfchigan. on Hundred Twelve And 08H0C Dotes ($85,21248). todudtog totereet at 9% per annum. wee, nonce is nereuy given vwa aaro mongage ww be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. be torectoeod by a sate at the mortgaged premtoas. Thursday. September 30.2004. September 16,2004. Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are describee1 asCommencing at the SoMhweet comer of kie 7 Weat; thence North 20 rods: fwnce East 16 rods; thence South 20 rttds; thence West 16 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 9507 Brumm Rlvar Road, Nashvifte Ml 49073 doned In accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. to from the date of such aate. Dated: AUGUST 20. 2004 Deutsche Bank National Treat Company aa Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: PoteakvoAAi 36150 Dequtodre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights. Mi 48310 (586)303-3030 Ou? Fla No: 04-27100 Pub: 8/26 - 9/23 wlto said East section Ine 396.90 teet; thence North Southeast 1/4. 300.00 feet: thence North 00 accordance wtto MCLA 800.3241a. to which cnee ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORfttABON OBTABFD WAX REUSED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MMJTARY DUTY. U**4* Am^***** r'wulM 1--- Am 1 bl1.-------- * AA*mK**** MORTGAGE BALE - Deteuft has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagm. dated December 17, 2001, and recorded on January 4, 2002 to instru­ ment 1075J4I9, to Barry county records, Michigan. date hereof the sum of Oqe Hundred Twenty Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight And 64/100 Dollars ($120,196.64). todudtog interest at 6.75% Home American ureas me. evora uptano Mongage, mortgagee, dated April 12.2003 and recorded April 30. 2003 to instrument Number 1103157, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now haM by LASALLE BANK NATIONALASSOCIATION as June 30, 2004 to Instrument Number 1130102. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due Dated: August 12^2004 For mors Information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Ragteketon 80400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogtwn Farms. Mfchigan 48025^822 Rtef032270F01 BELOW F Y«JU ARE N ACTWE MUDUIY DUTY. todudtog interest at the rate of 10.69% P* annum. Under the power of sale contained In toe mort- husband and wife, Mortgagors. to QreenPoint torectoeed Mfchigan, on toe30to day at October. 2001 to Berry County Courthouse in Heatings In Bsrry County. Mfchigan el 140 p.m. on September 23, 2004. The premises ere locatod in the Cky of nestings. Berry County. Mfchigen. end are deaerfoed es: Lot 5, Block 15. of HJ. Kantecfi AddMon to toe date of toia notioe. toe aum of Gne Hundred Tkronly Four Thousand Two Hundred Bght and 56/100 ($124JM)8J0), and no suit or procoedtog at law or of sals contained to said mort- be forecfoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse to Hastings at 140 PM. on September 30,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land lying to the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4, of Section 21, Town 1 Norfo. Range 7 West described as. Beginning al the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Westerly tor 220 Feet; thence Southerly 198 Feet; thence Easterly 220 Feet; thence Northerly 198 Feet to the point of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated: August 26. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC J 248.583.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File W33019F01 omxi» THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahatt be Hmtt- -------- 1 - J *1*4 recoroeo p<at mereoi. The redemption period shaft be 6 months bum the date of such sate, unteaa toe property la deiar- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions ol a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Debri and Brindy S. Dabri, husband and wHe, origi­ nal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Reigstration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 20. 2001. and recorded on December 13, 2001 to instrument 1071348, to Barry oounty records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred SeventyOne And 48/100 Doftare ($106,671.48). todudtog interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiees. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at IDO PM. on September 23. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3, and 8. Block 72, Badcocks Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 25. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redompbon period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 19. 2004 For more information, please caM: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Reigstration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 File#032519F0l secured by said mortgage or any part ttweof. Now. tharutore, by virtue of ttw power of aateoonteinad to of Mfchigan to such case maria and provided, notice 56004241a in which caaa the redamplton period Shan be 30 days fre Jl PURCHASERS: T1 rescind the sate in property end there la a simultaneous reeoUton wfth 2004 at 140 o'clock p.m. Local time, said mortgage Deted: August 19.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCk much thereof amount due, i Steams Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003ABF1 Mortgage Loan Pass-Through CertMcatoe. Serios 2003-ABF1, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No . 199.1570 THIS RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBtG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY 0FORMATION WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. * ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate mey be roecMed by the toractooteg mortgaaoe. I reednded by the forectoelng North 53 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds East ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFURMADON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made In the oondtoons of a mortgage made by John D. Hal. a stogie man. original mortgagor^), to Msndyk Mortgage Corporation, a Mfchigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 28,1966, and record- Mortgage Corp of America November 13.1996 to instrument 1020653, In Berry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there 13/100 Doftars ($75,703.13). including interest at Under toe power of sale contatoed to said mort- vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Br County Courthouse to Hastings at 140 PM. premises are situated to Township of to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated August 19. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA f<ca Washington Mutual Home Loans. Inc fka PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F031005F01 Court tor toe County of Bany Is hekJ). of foe prom- OrwigavBa. County of Barry. State of Mfchigan and daacribed aa Utowa. to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHWA” > PARCELD COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POS1 OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00' WEST. 546J0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LME OF SAD SEC­ TION 29, THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 18’ 4F WEST. 435.84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 21’ 33* EAST. 56.84 FEET TO THE POMT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 21' 33* EAST. 302.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 02' 33' WEST. 335.60 FEET. THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 39’ OF WEST. 52A1 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 130.01 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 476.71 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES OO1 20* WEST. 138.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 21’ 33* WEST. 11004 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 02- 33* EAST. 299.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR LEWIS ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASE­ MENTS OR RESTRICTIONS Ov. RECORD. Said property includes 2001 Champion Enterprises manufactured home: aerial During the six (6) months immadteteiy tolowtog that to toe event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. toe ately tolowtog toe sate. Dated: 9/2/04 GreenPotot Credit.LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor GreenPotot Credit. LLC 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 2. 2004 - Page 15 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THR RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATKM WE OBTAM WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS : This eetomey be rescinded by the forodooing mortgagee. In that event, your demegee, If any; she* be ttmtted eotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered el sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L Vanaredai and Tamara J. Misak-Vanaredal. hus­ band and wile, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 17,2002, and recorded on June 3.2002 in instrument 1081578, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ont Hundred Fire Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three And 82/100 Dollars ($105,343.82). inciudtog interest at 8.36% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notin* is hereby given that said mortgage w® be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on September 16,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Mfchigan, and are daacribad as: Al that certain parcel of land situate to the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry ano oiase or Mtcmgan, oemg Known ano oesignaied as Lot 3. Johnsons Gun Lake Plat. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 38. Bany County Records Ths redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 12.2004 For more Information, ptease cal: FC M 248.503.1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 304X Tefegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FIs f008665F01 AoAet O* Mt THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sals may bs rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your demegee, » any, ahatt bo ■mhad soisiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aala, plus InterwaL MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made to ths conditions of a mortgage made by Wilma G. Potter, original mortgagor(s), to EquiRrst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 21,2001, and recorded on July 3. 2001 to instrument 1062438, and assignee1 by said ^fortgagqe to OtiRnandai Mortgage Company, toe. as assignee by an assign­ ment dated August 31, 2001 recorded on September 19, 2001 to instrument 1086706, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daknod to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five And 32/100 Dollars ($132,165.32), todudtog interest at 8% per annum Under the power of sale contatoed in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at IDO PM. on September 23,2004. Said premises are situated to Townehip of Maple Grove, Barry County. Mfchigan. and are described aa: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Maple Grove Townehip. Barry County, Mfchigan, thence East 310 foot; thence North 250 foot; thence West 310 foot; thence South 250 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from foe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 19.2004 For mors information, plsass cal: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott ft Trott, P.C. Attorneys For CtoHnanctoi Mortgage Company, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte 4026188F02 Short Foreclosure Notice Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. B ATTEMPTWIG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATKM OBTAMO WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (348) 538-7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made in the conditions of the mortgage made by. SARA BENNETT. A MARRIED WOMAN and EDMOND BENNETT, A MARRIED MAN. IS EXECUTING THB MORTGAGE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAIVING ANY AND ALL MARITAL AND HOMESTEAD RIGHTS to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS") solely as nomirree for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns BAP MORTGAGE. INC., Mortgagee, dated October 11, 2002. and recorded on November 19, 2002, in Document 11091874, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due atthe date hereof lhe sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINE ANO 41/100 DOLLARS ($148,909.41), Including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the pow€* of sate contatoed to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi bo forecfoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at IDO o'clock pm., on September 2, 2004. Said premiees are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT(S) 39 AND 40 OF FULLER HEIGHTS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5. PAGE 49 OF PLATS. BARRY COUtfTY RECORDS. ITEM NO. 52-120­ 000040-00 The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ol such sate. Dated: July X. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. fMERS") solely as nominee tor Lander and Lender's successors and assigns BAP MORTGAGE. INC PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hitts, Michigan 48334 (8/26) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm fo a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt, and any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. Default has occurred to a mortgage made by Cariene R. Stratey. a smgte woman. 833 E Bond Street. Hastings. Mfchigan. to USDA. Rural Development. 3001 Coolidge Road. East Lansing, Michigan, dated January 15.1999 and recorded on January 19. 1999 to Document 41023844. Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt which is now $91,269.71 The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, October 14.2004 at 1 DO p.m. local time, to the Berry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 6.125 per cent torectocure costs, attorney lees, and ateo any taxes and insur­ ance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate. The property is located to Ctty of Hastings. Barry County, State of Mfchigan, and is described in the mortgagees: Lot 7. except the West 10 teaL ateo Lot 8, in block 12 of HJ. KenfiekTs AddMon to the Ctty. tormarly Wage, of Hastings, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9. ateo a fractional let North of Lot 7 described aa commencing al a point on the North Ine of Lot 7 that is East 10 feet from the Northwest comer of Lot 7, thence Northerly along the extension of the West property ine to foe Right of Way of State Street, thence Coufosesterty atong foe Right of Way of State Street to a point where the North line of Lot 7 intersects with foe Right of Way of Stale Street, thence West to the place of beginning; also a blank tot East of Lot 8 described an comrnandng at the Southeast corner of Lot 8, foefwe Easterly atong the Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge of the Right of Way of State Street; thence Northwesterly atong the Right of Way of State Street to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 8, thence South to the ptace of beginning. The redemption period wil be six months from the date of sate, but if the property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period wB be X days. Dated: August 26,2004 Kirk C. Elsworth (P39700) Attorney tor Mortgage Hoktef 2920 Blueberry PL Saginaw, Michigan 48603 (989) 790-0994 8/26. 9/2, 9«L9H 6 STATE OF IBCHK2AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOBCE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 04-24025-DE Estate of Albert M. Griggs. Date of birth: 10/26/1919. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Afoert M. Griggs, who hved at 88X Cressey Road. Hickory Comers. Mfchigan died 06/15/2004 Creditors of foe decedent are notilted that ail claims against foe estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Rev Steven J Slater, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date ol publication of this notice. Date: 8-25-2004 JHI Humphreys Steele P53335 10125 8. M-43 Highway. Suite 14 Dotton. Ml 49046 (289) 623-4775 Rev. Steven J. Slater 12145 S . Doster Road Plwnwel. Mi 49080 (289) 864-4916 ommm (9^) STATE OF IACMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WBtem Luther Terpening Dele of birth: 03/13/1926 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ad at 4506 East died 11/21/1981. sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court al 208 Wset Court Street. Hastings, Mfchigan and the Date: 8-2304 Michael J. McPhMpa P33715 Street, Suite 101 49058-1X1 1103 Brooks Rood Hastings, Ml 49058 SYNOPSIS Regular meeting catted to Order by 730 pjn. Roi Cail: 4 Board members and 5 guests pres­ ent Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor 7D4. Approved Department reports. Motion carried to alow L Pennock use of burial lot Motion carried to apply for business credit card. Motion canted to purchase a multi-function copy machine. Approved August bills. Meeting adjourned at 9D0 p.m. Raapectiutty Submttted, Debra Dewey-Parry, Cteric Attested to by Richard Barnum, Supervisor w NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY; Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wffl conduct a pubic hear■— ~ .* _ * ——,— mg tot me rouowmg. Case Number V-35-2004 Eugene A Lisa Simon Location: Finevtow Acres, in Section 29 ol Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 46x4641 detached accessory buNding (2208 sq. ft.), larger than the slowed maximum size of 1024 aq ft. and requesting a height variance of 20-ft from grade to peak, the maximum allowable height is 16 ft from grade to peak, foe in the RL-1 zoning district Caea No. V-36-2004 Dentei Dowd Location: 10646 Stony Point Dr.Jn Section 8 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building doser to the side lot ine (9-ft), the minimum is 12-ft; in the RL-1 zoning dtetrict Case Number ¥-37-2004 Joseph Pennington Location: 487 GaskB Rd, in Section X of Carlton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x2841 detached accessory building too ctoee to foe side tot Ine (4-ft), the minimum is 7-ft. In the RL1 zoning dtetrict Case Number ¥-38-2X4 Jack A Trudy Location: 4302 W. Joy Rd, In Section 6 of OrangevBe Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 10x1241 addition onto an existing horns that is too does to foe side lot Ines (2.8-ft and 4.7841), foe minimum to 8-ft; In the RL-1 zoning dtetrict Case Number ¥-39-2004 Dental Curran (owner); Scott LaDere (applicant) Location: 4286 Lynden, in Section 6 of OrangevBe Twp. Purpose: Requeeting a variance to erect a 20x2841 garage that wB be too ctoee to the rear lot Ina (1.2-ft), the minimum is 1041, onto an exiting home; in the RL-1 zoning district. Mooting Dote: Oeptentoer 14,2004. Time: 7D0 pjn. Place: Community Room in foe Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described property(tes) wB be completed by foe Zoning Board of Appeal members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbatty or in writing will be g iver the opportunrty to be he ar d at the above men­ tioned time and piece. Any written response may be matted to the address Hstod below or faxed to (269) 948^820 The variance appiication(s) is/are avaiiabte for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 Weet Stele Street, Heetinga, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Ptease cal the Ptanninp Office at (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materiais Demg corwoereo at me meeting, to monnauais with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dfsabdrties requiring aids or services should contact the County of Bany by writing or catting the following: Michael BnnwVCounty Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (289) 945-1284 Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP REGULAR BOARD MSCTNG AUGUST 11,2004 - 7D0 PM Regular meeting catted to order and Pledge of Attegtence. Present: Flint. Lyons, Lae, Rogers, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Carr and 7 guests. Mtoutee of foe July 14. 20d4 Regular Board Meeting approved. Mtoutee of foe July 22. 2004 Special Board Meeting approved. Appruveo io nave wnaams & wonts electronical­ ly distribute foe Master Plan in the required jurisckctionsby roH call vote. Vouchers and payrott approved for payment. Treasurer’s report received by voice vote. Adopted Ordinance No. 2004-102 Rezoning of Wal-Mart Out tot #1 by rott cal vote. Meeting adjourned al 821 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne, Gcric Atteetedtoby. Jtoi Carr. Supervis-x awwam (9/2) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condifcCGS of a certain mortgage made by Shirley F. Fox. a single woman and Ronald E. Harriman, a single man. as joint tenants. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day ol October. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on foe 9th day of November. 2000 m Instrument f 1051742 of Bany County Records, sato Mortgage having been assigned to Monument Street Fnnding-ll. LLC. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at foe date of tha notice, the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Nme & 30/1W ($1O1.579.X). and no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been nstituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of foe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that on the 9th day of September. 2004 at 100 o'ctock a.m. Local Time, sard mortgage wil be tore­ ctoeed by a sate al pubfic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Bany is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.540% par annum and al legal costs, charges, and expanses, todudtog foe attorney lees alowed by taw. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by foe undersigned, neoaaaary to prated its interest in the premiees. Which said premises are described as tolows: Al that certain piece or parcel ol land situated to the Townehip of Hastings, County of Barry, State at Mfchigan. and described as tolows. to wit: Beginning at a point on the west Ine of Section 25, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Hastings. Township. Barry County, Mfchigan. (fistant South X degrees 00 mtoutee 27 seconds West 178.X feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 25; thence South X degrees X mtoutea 27 seconds West. 220.X feet atong said Weal section Ina; thence South X degrees 46 mtoutee 04 seconds East 3X.X tael paraM wtth foe North fine of said Section 25; thence North X degrees X minutes 27 seconds East 1M.X feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 mtoutee 04 seconds West 245.X feet; thence North X degrees X minutes 27 seconds East 22.X feat; thence North 59 degrees 46 min­ utes 04 seconds West, 85X feet to foe point of beginning. Subjad to an easement lor pubic high­ way purposes over the Westerly X feet thereof tor Chartton Park Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. During the six months immedtatefy tottowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8X2241a. foe property may be redeemed during X days immediawy rouowmg me saie. Dated: 8/12/04 Monument Street Fundfog-ll. LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO ft BROOK, PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56384) Attorney tor Monument Street Fundtog-ll, LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-28X owm 8H2-92 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission would Ike to hear from me enuena regaromg me nmneo signi otstance ai me intersec­ tion at Kane Road and Cressey Road. Potential improvements include grading Cresaey Road to provide adequate sight vision, relocating Kane Road to fine up with Kane Road to the North, or ctoetog Kane Road al Cresaey Road and only allowing access via M-69. The pubic hearing wB ba held at Prairievifle Township Hal located al 10115 S. Norris Road, PrairievBe. Mfchigan. at 7X pjn. on September 14, 2004. If you need additional totormation contact the Barry County Road Commission at 269-9453*49 09M4514 DEPARTMEMT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS Nolico Of Mortgage Forectocure Sate THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTARf WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eate may ba rescinded by the frwectoefrtg mortgagee, to that event, your damages, M any, aha! be Ifcnited sotafy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, plus Intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Smith, a married man and Amanda A Smith, hts wife, orignal mortgagors), to Mortgage Efectrone Registrcoon Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated March 1. 2002. and recorded on March 7. 2002 in inst'umenl 1076176. in Barr/ county records. Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Five And 06/IX Doners ($116.575 X). including interval at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wttl be torectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premiees. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on S< ptember 16. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairevilte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prainevilte Township. Barry County, Mfchigan; thence South 12 degrees 0 minutes Weet 1172 feet; thence South 57 degrees 52 minutes East 376.X feet; thence North 28 degrees 3 minutes East 152.X feet, thencs South X degrees 17 mtoutea East 92 70 feet tor the place of beginning of this description; foence continuing South X degrees 17 mtoutee East 55.50 feel; thence South 4 degrees 41 minutes West 198.68 feet; thence South 85 degrees 11 minutes West 172.44 feeet; thence North X degrees 41 minutes East 257.X test to foe ptace of beginning, excepting the roads 12 feet wide off foe Southerly and Westerly sides of foe above described property Now being known as Lot X-D of tha Subdivision of Lot No,.. X of Stawvisor’s Plat of Sunset Point, according to foe recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plata, on Page 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe dele of such sefe. unless determined aban­ doned to eccordance wtth MCLA 6X-3241a. In which caaa foe redemption period shal ba X days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 12.2004 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.5931305 Trott ft Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 304X Tatograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farma. Mfctagan 48025-5822 Rte F03185GF01 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. CaD... 269-945-9554 OF COMMtSSIONnS MEETING SCHEDULE COUNTHOUSE COSEMSSION CHAIMEIIS OCTOBER THROUGH DKEMRER S004 October 12,2004 - 9X a.m. Regular Seeaion October 26.2004 - 7XX) pjrt Regular Session November 9. 2004 - 930 ajn. Regular Mission November 23,2004 - 7X p.m. Regular Section December 14.2004 - 9X a.m. Reguier Siscion December 28, 2004 - 7X pjn. Regtaar Session City off Hastings n* Public Services 2004/200S TREE TRIMMINQ AND REMOVAL PROGRAM Roof Roplacomont Systoin on tho Hostings City Holl Building The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids tor its annual tree trimming end removal program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are avalabfe at foe address listed below. Tha Ctty of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and al bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Seteed bids shM bo recerved at foe Office of foe City CtefVTreesurer. X1 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 230 pjn. on Thursday, September 16. 2004. al which time they shal bo opened and pubiidy read aloud. Al bids shal be cfeariy marked on the outside of the submittal package "Seated Bld - 2004/2006 Ttao Trimming and RamovaL” Request for Bids O0S347M CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS HAND PATCHING HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The Ctty of Hastings is accepting bids tor hand patching of hot mix asphalt paving at various locations throughout the City of Hastings. Bids shal be received at the Office of the City Cferk/Treawrer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, until 2X p.m. on Thursday, September 16.2004, at which time they shal bo opened and reed etoud at foe above address The City reserves the right to reject any and aM bids and Io award the bid to a manner which it believes to be in its own best inter­ est, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders shal bo required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid pack­ age to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors shall be required to provide proof of insurance in the amou nts included in foe bid package. AH bids shall be dearly marked on foe outokfe of foe submittal package “Seated Bid - Hand Patching Hot Mix Aaphait Paving." obkmtos The City of Hastings. Department of Pubic Services to seeking bids from qualified, bonded and Manufacturer Certified Contractors able to provide foe removal, repair and reptacamont of foe roof on the Hastings Ctty Hal buffeting located at 201 East State Street Bids shal be received at foe Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Mfchigan 49058, until 3.X pjn. on Tuesday, September 21,2004, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pubbdy at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and al bids, and to award foe bid in a manne r wh ich it believes to be in Its own be st i n ter est. price and other factors considered. Al bids shal be cfeariy marked on foe outside of the submittal package "Seated BM Haettage Ctty Hatt Roof System.” 0BSM70S City of Hastings Department of Public Services Request for Bids Roof Replacement System on the Hastings Industrial Incubator Building The Ctty of Hastings. Department of Pubhc Services is seek­ ing bids from qualified, bonded and Manufacturer Certified Contractors able to provide the removal, repair and replace­ ment of the roof on foe Hastings Industrial Incubator Building located at 1035 East Stalo Street. Bxfc shal be received at the Office of the Ctty CferVTreasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 2X p.m. on the Tuesday. September 21, 2004, at which time they shal be opened and ■ead aloud publicly at the above address The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered AH bids shaH be cfeariy marked on the outside of the submittal package. “Seated Bld Hastings Industrial Incubator Roof System." 09534706 �P«oe 16 - Thuraday. Saplamtw Z 2004 - The Hoangs Banner nrOURT NEWSE Banner CI CALL... The $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800, sell $325. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 DRYER FOR SALE: Hot Point gas dryer, extra large capacity, multi settings, 3yrs. old, $200 obo. (269)948-5379 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments k 3 cases, $500. Call (269)945­ 9340. HOSPITAL BED: dual con­ trol electric, like new, $200. (517)852-9402 or (269)838­ 9253. FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. RIDING LAWN MOWER FOR SALE Garden Way by Troybilt, i6.5hp, 42" cut hy­ drostatic drive. Only lyr. old, $700 obo. (269)948-9194 DAYCARE OPENINGS for 1st k 2nd shift. Just 5 miles north of Hastings by Airport Rd. A State Rd. Mention this ad and receive an incentive. Call (269)945-9612. License •DF060263555. ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom apartment on beautiful Lake Algonquin, $450 a month plus utilities, 1 month rent A security deposit required. Call (269)945-0917. POLE BARN: 32x60, great for storage or business. Has electric nat. gas available. Great location on M-37, $450/mo. C/li (269)945-1855 or (269)8384)668. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FIRST TIME EVER GA­ RAGE SALE Friday A Sat­ urday, September 3rd A 4th. 4087 S. Shore Dr., Long Lake, Delton. Have most ev­ erything! GARAGE SALE 1 DAY ONLY! Saturday, September 4th, 830am-4:30pm. 115 S. Washington St., Hastings. Everything must go! Kids clothes, larger womens clothes, pots, pans, Tupper­ ware, CD's, movies, gas stove, toys, some furniture & a lot of misc. items. HASTINGS 4 GARAGE SALE Thursday, September 2nd, 9am-? 414 W. Colfax, Hastings. We're moving and can't take it all with us! Bikes, clothes, desk, dishes, knick-knacks, books and more! HUGE YARD SALE pon­ toon boat $1,700; snowblow­ ers, bird cages, pair Ring­ neck Doves, Cub Cadet lawn mower, antiques k collecti­ bles, lots A lots of misc. 966 Charlton Dr., off Cogswell by Thomapple lake. (269)945-5702 Thursday 4c Friday, 9am-5pm. MIDDLE LAKE GARAGE SALES: Middle Lake Rd.. Gaskill Rd., Culbert Drive. Sept. 3rd 4c 4th, 9am-5pm. Outdoor wicker furniture, toys, Christmas items, pool table, refridg., freezer, love seat, road bike, buffet and all those things you can't live without MOVING SALE lawn mower tools, yard tools, washer 4c dryer, cocktail ta­ ble, boat equipment, Christ­ mas items 4c misc Fri. 4c Sat 9-4. 2947 Iroquois Trail Hastings. MULTI FAMILY SALE fur­ niture, household items, clothing all sizes. Saturday, 9am-5pm. 135 W. Benson, Hastings. TWO BAG LADIES and a pack rat are having a sale Friday, September 3rd and Saturday, September 4th 8am-4pm. 1120 S. Church, Hastings. Some antiques, furniture, clothing and lots of other items. FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. FORD ENGINE 300 inline 6 cylinder 4300- X>BQ -jUacv Ford jijtfqmatic transmis­ sion, $100 OBO. (616)633­ 6119 or (269)945-1855. ADMINISTRATIVE AS­ SISTANT: local large grow­ ing facility! To $35K + bene­ fits, 401K, training. Needed ASAP! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. REER/BEVERAGE DISTRI­ BUTION CENTER: Hi-Lo operator, driver, shipping, docks. Many openings! Training now! $17-$19/hr. + benefits! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. CITY DRIVER: to $14/hz ♦ benefits! (Uniform Co.) West MI route! (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLER: Cable/Electri­ cal/HVAC, plumbing, main­ tenance, apprentice trainees. To $22/hr. + benefits. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SECURITY: to $15/hr! Many types! Entry/skilled! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. DELIVERY (CHIP/PRETZELh to $45K/year * excel­ lent benefits package. Small box truck! Existing accounts! Training now! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. DOGGY DAY CARE/ HELPER/HORSE HELP: various types. To $15/hr^ start now! Need many! Must love pets! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. GENERAL LABOR/CONSTRUCTION: to $25/hr! Many types! Start now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. LEJL to $15/hr. + benefits! (Medical) Need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee // 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 bath*. Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range from 1,280 sq.ft, to 2.280 sq. ft Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. Call Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ ia. // $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green A khaki $375. (269)948-7921 INMEMORIAM GALEN D. DANIELS SEPTEMBER 7,1999 You are gone from our sight, but never our memories. You are gone from our touch, but never our hearts. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away. But the ache in our hearts will always stay. Too soon you were taken from our lives five years ago September 7,1999. Wilma, Deh & Paul Brad A Tammy, Dave k Dawn and grandchildren.. . ALL JUNK METAL HAUL­ ING: farm machinery cars k misc. Usually free. (269)217­ 2769 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: meeting all your cleaning needs. Weekly, monthly or just that one time occasion. All workers are bonded. Serving Barry, Kent Counties since 1985. Call (269)945-9448 or (269)948­ 8508. 2 MEDIUM SIZED dogs need loving home and room to run, (269)948-3627. NICE CALICO ADULT CAT: friendly lap cat look­ ing for new nome. De­ clawed, vaccinated and spayed. Quiet and lovespeople (especially adults). There are years of love left in this cat. Owners are heading south, call (517)852-1704 Nashville. FOR SALE: 5 acres. Drive­ way permit perked, country setting northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. FOR SALE: farmhouse style 3bd home for sale in Alto, $78,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. PUBLISHER S NOTICE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/ PRODUCTION: to $14/hr? Entry/skilled! Many need­ ed! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. JAdultJ 4 Foster S 5 Care Home*) y H has one opening for a lady. v fl \ Private room. 7 9 Call (269) 948-9433 ? • Michael Gillett, 32, of Wyoming, was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Court Aug. 26 to 12 to 240 months in prison, with credit for 38 days served, and $1,120 in court com and fines for charges of home invasion and carrying concealed weapon. The maximum penalty for felony home invasion is 20 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The maximum penalty for the felony MANCELONA: 5 beautiful remote acres, both wooded and open. Short drive to state land. Ideal hunting and camping base or home site. Driveway and cleared site, electric, $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land con­ tract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. carrying a concealed weapon charge is five years in prison and/or $2500 in fines. As reported in the July 22 Banner Police Beat, officers from the Hastings Police Department were dispatched to a home inva­ sion complaint July 20 in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street The suspect fled the scene after he assaulted his former girlfriend and was seen caring a large knife. Notice was given to area departments of the suspect's vehicle, which later was found north of Hastings by the Freeport Police Department The car came to a stop on the Patterson AUTOMATIC PRESS OP­ ERATOR: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accept­ ing applications for a 2nd shift position in the Middle­ ville area. Qualified appli­ cants MUST have previou' Manufacturing k operation experience. A background in the metal stamping industry is also helpful but not neces­ sary. Pay rate will be based on experience and can be discussed during an inter­ view. To be considered for position an updated resume is required. Contact MAN­ POWER today for more in­ formation....... (269)948-3000. EQE----------------------------------------- ORGANIST: First United Methodist is seeking organ­ ist to play Reuter pipe organ and/or choir accompanist to accompany chancel choir. Send resume or apply in per­ son - 209 W. Green, Hast­ ings, Michigan 49058. PROGRAM AIDE: for men­ tal health day treatment pro­ gram. Job responsibilities in­ dude assisting in rehabilita­ tion, recreational skil's and other duties related to pro­ gram implementation. Expe­ rience in working with per­ sons with developmental disabilities and mental ill­ ness helpful. Record keeping and data collection skills de­ sired. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hasting, Michi­ gan. No phone calls. EOE WANTED: CLASS A CDL, 2yrs experience. Full or part­ time hauling mobile homes, $12 per hour, some labor, will train. (517)852-9402 RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS: Do you have time to help a child with special needs? Follow­ ing abuse and neglect many children are entering foster care with emotional devel­ opmental and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port k education you need to care for special needs chi I dren. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time k structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: homes with enough energy, time k space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to­ gether (40sq.feet/child/ bedroom). For more infor­ mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet (2) Indi­ cate interest in August 26 In­ formation Night in Hastings, and/or (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evening?. 6-9pm, September 9th-Octooer 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517)543-5844 anytime k leave message. Thank You! Fmr Houuac CcaMr ■ 4IS-43I-2W0 The HUD toll frvr Mieptooe number for the hewng tmpmred it I -800-927-9275 FOR SALE: 1990 MT Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909 • Brycn Hester, 25, of Hastings, was sentraced Aug. 25 to a 12-mooth extemuon of his probation, 12 months in jail with credit far 147 days served, substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy rlasars far three charges of probation violation. The rhsty i include fxilure to report on June 2 end 14 end July 7. failure to stseud outpatient or residential snhataiwe abuae treatment, end failure to obtain rmpioymrl • Michael Miller. 29, of Hastings, waa sen­ tenced Aug. 25 to 12 months probation, three months in jeil with credit for two days served. See COURT NEWS, pags 17 POLTCEBEAT Five minors busted for alcohol HASTINGS — City police officers cited five mmcn st the skate park Monday, Aag. 23. around 11:40 p.m. for being in possessMMi at alcohol. The ages of the youths ranged from 18 to 20 yean and some were released to their par­ ents' custody. The names of the minors were not released. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 GENERAL LABOR/MACHINE OPERATORS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions for current k upcom­ ing posi tions in the Hastings area. MUST be available for ALL shifts, have a positive work history, be drug free k have previous factory expe­ rience. Pay rate starts • $8.00 and incre.«ses to $850 after 90 days at successful work performance. Most po­ sitions are very heavy/phys­ ical and require ability to lift 40-60lbs. on a constant basis. For more information, con­ tact MANPOWER -tadau..... (269»Mfr3SPlEOE Avenue overpass of M-6. The suspect then exited the car, climbed a ledge and held offi­ cers at bay with the knife. As the suspect hung his legs over the edge of the overpass, officers grabbed him and pulled him into the roadway. Two arrested for shoplifting ' HASTINGS — Officers were called to the Felpeusch Food Center just after 1 ajn. Thursday, Aug. 26. when employees said they had observed two subjects shoplifting As officen arrived, they observed the suspects throwing items they had taken and flee­ ing the area. Officen were able to confront one a short distance away and he was found to be in possession of open intoxicants. TT suspect had been previously banned from the store for similar incidents. John Coe, 23. from Hastings, was placed under arrest and lodged al the Barty Co—y Jail for trespassing and being in possession of open mtoxicaats. A second suspect was apprehended on Turnday. Aug. 31. Nicholas Bay, II. trom Hastings, was arrested on retail fraud charges in conaectinn with the toddeeL He was also lodged on a warrant from a previous retail fraud charge, stemming from aa incident at the Plumb's supermarket Two arrested In disturbance . HOPE TOWNSHIP — A man and a woman both were aneatod Thursday. Aug. 26. after police received a complaint of disturbing the peace in the 7900 block of south M-43. Michael Smith, 44, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxretard and driving while his license was suspended. Janet Baird, 36. was arrested for possession of a con­ trolled substance after driving around the area booking her car born. Woman held In drunk driving HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department arrestod a woman on charges of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, after stopping her far driving erratically Friday, Aug. 27. * Officen said they observed her vehicle swerving and crossing the comer line at 1:31 ajn. near West State Street and Cook Road. Officen rondurting the investigatioa deter­ mined that Linda Germein. 45, of Hastings, had coneumed alcohol after she mg— • blood alcohol content of 0.16 %. Michigan law prohibits anyone from driving with a level of 0.8 percent or above. Camp expels student with gun JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - The camp director at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center sent a student home with his parents Saturday, Aug. 28, after finding a loaded .22 handgun in his luggage at the camp on aonth M-37 Highway. Deputies show up at big party CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s deputies crashed a very large party that was reported at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at a residence where the owner was on vacation in the 3600 block of Parrel Road. The Barry County Sheriff's Department deputies who responded reported 50 to 70 can with about 200 people and a huge bonfire in a field. While checking the idemifir trier of people at the party several were found to be under the drinking age, with ages tanging from 17 to 29. ’ Deputies found one of teh attendees, Phillip Ziegler, 29, was wanted on a warrant from Kent County. Portions of M-66 were closed to handle the traffic from the party, as the crowd was asked to leave the private property. Car-truck accident Injures 2 ASS YRIA TOWNSHIP- A two- vehicle accident involving a Chevy Mootc Carlo and a Dodge Dakota pick-up truck sent two people to the hospital Sutriav evening. Aug. 29. The accident occurred near North Avenue and Mod Lake Rood. One of the vehicles was leaking gasoline when firefighters arrived. The people injured were a 48-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman. Both received treatment at a local hospital. Craft tent burglar nabbed HASTINGS — Hastings Police Department reserve officen apprehended a man sus­ pected in the breaking and entering of several Summerfest craft teats on the courthouse lawn during the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 29. Reserve officers Chris Tnunpower and Justin Cron were on foot patrol at 2:49 un. when they heard glass breaking in the .v*a of the crafter terns. As they searched the area they located and apprehended the suspect coming out of one of the craft tents. Jacob Stewart. 22 from Adlans, Texas, was arrested and is facing multipie counts of breaking and entering. He was also wanted on a bench warrant out of Eaton County, and he is currently lodged at the Barry County Jail. Traffic enforcement Increasing Trooper Bryan Roderick of the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police reports that over the past weekend, traffic enforcement was increased and four people were arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs/operating a vehicle while intoxicated, four minors in possession of alcohol tickets were issued, two persons were arrested far possession of or transporting open intoxicants, six tickets were issued for failure to wear seat belts and 26 citations were issued for speeding. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2. 2004 - Page 17 Microburst, continued from page 1 “He told me they had already got every­ one into the hallways... our coaches also did a fine job of moving the kids off the field... when the storm actually hit. we were in pretty good shape." Gonser said his staff knew what to do because they had a similar experience May 19 when Maple Valley was host for the regional track competition. “We had 14 busloads of kids here when they issued the warning," he said of that day. “The entire rooms were exposed, then the next thing I saw was all the paper being sucked out of the rooms and going up into the air.” — Maple Valley Supt. Kim Kramer “I have a great staff that knows what they are doing and they followed all the proce­ dures and precautions. The people were really cooperative too — the parents were great, the students were great." said Gonser. adding. “We were really fortunate. We can replace the building; we can’t replace peo­ ple and kids." The Vermontville Township and the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville fire departments and emergency medical servic­ es responded to the scene. The firefighters helped the Eaton County Sheriff's Department secure the scene and the emer­ gency medical technicians treated one man for superficial abrasions due to flying debris and washed dust particles from-the eyes of others, while administrators did a prelimi­ nary assessment of the scene and issued a statement to the media, which gathered out­ side the school. Another crew from the Vermontville fire department stayed in the village to help clear the fallen trees and branches that lit­ tered First, Third and Main streets. Though the falling trees and limbs knocked down power and telephone lines, leaving many in the village without service, only one house in sustained damage from the storm. A girls* basketball game that had been scheduled for Thursday night was called off due to damage to one of the vents on the roof of the gym. Teacher in-service days, which were set for Thursday and Friday, were rescheduled for Monday Aug. 30) to allow administrators to work with various agencies to insure the structural integrity and safety of the school were not compro­ mised. State and county safety investigators, an investigator the school's insurance company and aridlH6r'1 from" the National "Weather Service were at the school last Thursday morning to examine the damage. Mike Heathfield, a warning coordinator and meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids was in Vermontville to evaluate the site and deter­ mine the cause of the damage. He said that although the school had an automated weather station, which measures tempera­ ture, wind gusts and other meteorological data, it was little use to his investigation since it was mounted to the roof that was tom from the building Based on his findings, the National Weather Service issued a statement later in the day which said the damage to the high school was caused by 60-70 mph straight­ line winds from a “microburst.” The weath­ er service stated that the wind possibly broke the out the windows on the south side and the increased force of the wind inside the building, then caused the roof to be tom from the structure. Eyewitness accounts did not indicate there was any rotation as the damage was occurring and the pattern of debris found at the school was consistent with a downburst. A microburst is a highly concentrated burst of air from a thunderstorm. Winds from a microburst can reach up to 168 mph but extend 2.5 miles or less and last for less than five minutes. However, the weather service said that as the storm moved northeast it picked up “werk tomadic spin” as approached the vil­ lage of Vermontville. Winds from the torna­ do were approximately 45 to 55 mph, caus­ ing damage to old rotted trees and weakly structured tree limbs on a two-mile >ong, 150- to 200-yard wide path between the high school and the village. As soon as the state and county safety inspectors released the site bac k to the school district around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, a 30 to 40-man crew from Belfor, a national disaster cleaning up company based in Ann Arbor descended upon the school to debris and prepare the football field for the first home game of the season and the first varsi­ ty game ever played on the new athletic field. “We wanted to start the community's healing by playing on that field Friday night." said Kramer. Though he initially spoke of rallying community members to help with the cleanup, and both the high school and administration office were inundated with calls from individuals, businesses and groups from Maple Valley and surrounding areas offering assistance, Kramer said the school’s insurance company subcontracted Belfor to do the work due to liability con­ cerns. “There has been a tremendous outpouring of offers from assistance from the commu­ nity and they have been greatly appreciated and we are very grateful for them but we now have to turn this over to people who are trained to do this type of thing.* Kramer said the wing would be separated from the rest of the school by a two-hour rated fire door and secured from the outside by a chain link fence like those used at con­ struction site and the heating and cooling system and electricity, and fire alarm system for that portion of the building would be shut off. Kramer noted that the rest of the school also was checked for damage before the investigators released the building back to the school district. “Our number one goal is to be sure the balance of the school is safe for the kids; that is why they inspected the entire struc­ ture as well as the bleachers and football field." he said. A microburst is a highly concentrated burst of air from a thunderstorm. Winds from a microburst can reach up to 168 mph but extend 2.5 miles or less and last for less than five minutes. In a statement to the press after the inspections and assessments were complete Kramer said that the damaged wing would have to be rebuilt, a process that would like­ ly take six months. In the village of Vermontville on neigh­ bors. Village Council members and others continued to use their own chainsaws, rakes, leaf blowers and chippers to help Department of Public Works Employees clear the streets and sidewalks of debris. The Village of Dimondale sent a man and one of its tracks over to help with the cleanup and Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Cole brought a crew of seven men from Eaton County to help. “1 really appreciate everyone who has helped out with our cleanup,” said Monte O’Dell, head of Vermontville’s DPW and assistant fire chief of the Vermontville Township Fire Department. “We’ll have 90% of this done by the end of the day; it already looks 100% better on one side of the street.” O'Dell said the village had plans to serve hot dogs and hamburgers in the park to any­ one who helped with the cleanup as a way of saying, “thank you." Meanwhile, back at the high school, teachers who had stayed away from the site at the request of administrators, came to the school to see what was left of their class­ rooms. While the junior-senior high school was built in the early 1960s. the wing that was damaged by the storm was added to the school in 1997. It primarily housed social studies and English classrooms. “I left my room an hour before it hit It’s a miracle, a blessing, that no one was injured or killed; the rest can be fixed. It’s inconvenient, but it can be fixed,” said English teacher Julie Swartz as she sur­ veyed what was left of her classroom from behind the yellow tape. Later in the afternoon retired Maple Valley English teacher Carol Satterly and English and leadership teacher Norma Jean Acker came out to the high school to see what was left. “I think my copies of the play might be in FARM BUREAU, continued from page 1 This year the group met for lunch in the garden area of the Cherry Valley Greenhouse on M-37 Highway in Thomapple Township. During the lunch, farmers discussed some of the challenges they face from inspections, high cost of fuel, and even how use of natural gas as a fuel for power plants can negatively impact the cost of fertilizer. Ehlers said, “I was very pleased to be able to talk and listen to the group. It helps me know what is on the minds of farmers in my district.” Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. David Chase of Coats Grove said, “It is a good idea to be able to give input and learn about legislation.” Judnich said she was impressed with the specialty farming that was being done in the county, from Gary Otto’s chickens to Tim Leep's greenhouse specialization. Fanner Jack Lenz said. “I am really glad that my son John decided to go into farming after pursuing other careers. We enjoy our specializing in beef cattle and right now understanding. When this crisis is over, I hope we can reach an agreement very soon " Kramer said that within the next two weeks there would be a “crisis debriefing" with Maple Valley High School administra­ tors. staff, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, the two fire departments and emergency medical services “We will look at what went well and we’ll look at what could have gone better," said Kramer. “Thus far, I think that things went extremely well The community support, the calls offering assistance, the patience, understanding, the calls offering encourage­ ment have been remarkable. The staff has been outstanding and 1 was very pleased with the cooperation of the parents and kids, and how the high school staff handled the situation. “Our insurance company has done an out­ that room," said Acker who directs the high school plays and musicals. “We were sup­ posed to have auditions Tuesday after school, but I think I’ll look at changing the date.” “I think my leadership classes will have a lot of work cut out for them this year. I see a lot of projects," she added as she shook her head while looking at what remained of her classroom. “It’s mind-boggling. I’d be less than honest if I didn't say this made me sad. but I know these are only things and the most important thing is that nobody was hurt. “I’m amazed when I look at this what was blown away and what was saved.” said Acker. “When I first came out here. I was like. ’Look there’s East of Eden and there’s my ‘Picture of Dorian Gray’ .. ‘The Tempest’ is still on the top shelf... it looks like my APnovels are still good... and look, the mums and plants outside the building weren’t even touched and the huge American flag that I had hanging on my wall is tangled up in what’s left of the rafters over there...’" and the support staff unions and they agree, “first things first.’ We have had some good discussions and have come to a mutual standing job and I can’t say enough about Belfor and their skills in dealing with a situ­ ation like this. "1 am very thankful for the way the com­ munity pulled together and the way the two fire departments worked so well together. They were very cooperative and helpful.’ Go digital! Now it’s incredibly easy for you to get great pictures from your digital files Acker said she wasn’t worried about how she would get along without her classroom, textbooks and other items. “I think we’ll do whatever we have to do, that's the way the staff is, that’s the way Maple Valley is; that’s what makes us who “I left my room an hour before it hit. It's a miracle, a blessing, that no one was injured or killed; the rest can be fixed. It’s incohvenient, but it can be fixed,” - English teacher Julie Swartz we are," she said. “I think that Maple Valley has a lot more ability to cope with things like this than other schools where they have everything because we know how to make do." said Satterly. “Everybody helps — teachers, everybody." “My kids. Sam and Betsy, were here help­ ing me set up my classroom yesterday and when we were leaving we drove around the school and talked about all the improve­ ments that have been made since I came here,” said Acker. “It’s taken a long time and 3 Easv Steps: Touch screen to start ■ & insert media card 1 2 3 Select the prints you want: ■ size, quantity & paper selection We Print Your Photos! 4x6, 5x7,8.5x11,8.5x14 plus nackage sizes available WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FILM OR DIGITAL HLES PROCESSED AT PRINTING PLUS, YOU’LL GET THE BEST PICTURES YOUR FAMILY EVER HAD! COLOR RETOUCHING NOW AVAILABLE! we’ve all worked so hard. I think that’s why we are all so invested in everything and everyone. “We’ll do what we have to do We’ll bold classes in the gym, the auditorium the library, other classrooms, we’ll move our classes around, like we did when I first start­ ed out here.” Acker’s statement nearly echoes one made by Kramer earlier in the day. He said teachers would give up their classrooms during their planning period, so teachers displaced by the storm could use their class­ room for their class. Gonser said a special salvage crew from Belfor removed filing cabinets from the damaged classrooms so teachers could access some of the papers and other items essential for the start of school today. “The teachers also gave us a list of per­ sonal items they had in their classrooms and hopefully the workers will be able to retrieve them also," said Gonser. “They’ll take everything else to a special warehouse where they will go through everything, including textbooks and computer technolo­ gy and if it’s salvageable they’ll fix it. if not Get more from your digital files­ Calendars Greeting Cards Multiple sizes up to 8 x 14 Framed Prints Business Cards ... and morel GM a CD Transfer your digital media cards to CD for safe keeping they’ll replace iL” The teachers aren’t the only ones who will have to. “make do." for a while. Scheduling for each school in the district is done on the computer and the centralized wireless Internet tower was destroyed by the winds, so school secretaries will have to drive back and forth to the administration office to deal with scheduling concerns until New system now , available! , Check out all our Special Services Big Prints & Posters Folding & Laminating Business Cards Custom Robber Stamps Plastic Binding prices arc up." Rick Lawrence, who farms with his wife, Carole, talked about how the schedule for crop farn»crs can be very busy, especially at harvest time as the com. soybeans and alfalfa the tower is replaced. The teachers and support staff at Maple ripen. The Farm Bureau also plans to sponsor a workshop on new water legislation Thursday, Sept 9. at the Clarksville Research Station Hubka said. "This was a great opportunity for everyone to learn about legislation and its was going to meet to discuss contract nego­ tiations. We are much closer to terms of agreement; we have not reached a full con­ 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings sensus, but we are very close. But. that was prior to the damage at the school. We can­ 269.945.9105 celed our meeting and I’ve been in contact with representatives from both the teacher OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 impact on agriculture ” Valley also have agreed to suspend contract negotiations for the present time. Kramer said. “Wednesday night the board and more! I I n ttie GW Barn �Page 18 - Thursday. Seplemtief 2. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Lakewood graduate earns 3 medals at International Koshu Championship by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Mark Michaud is an unpretentious, quiet young man. You might even call him gentle unless you were to see him in the fighting ring. Then all bets arc off. The Lakewood 1989 graduate has three black belts in the Korean martial arts of Tang soo do. Kenpo and Kenpo jitsu. He has studied these fighting skills and decided to invent one of his own. Using what he had learned over the last 12 years, he applied his observational skills into a defen­ sive art. He said he sizes up his opponent and uses the least amount of action required to overwhelm him. Michaud felt confident enough in his mar­ tial arts skills to field test them in Baltimore Maryland this summer at the U. S. Internationa) Kuoshu Championship and came back to Lake Odessa with two silver and a bronze medal. His first competition was Leita. This is a full contact blood sport. The participants can kick, elbow, knee and forearm their opponent. The throat, groin and spine are off limits, everything else is legal. A match consists of three 90 second rounds with 30 second rests. You can win a round when you injure or knock out your opponent. The fighting is done on a platform. The opponents wear Construction on M-50 near Lake Odessa has been delayed because of the discov­ ery of contamination. Contamination discovery delays M-50 construction by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The M-50 construction project in Lake Odessa has hit another snag. Contaminated soil has been discovered at the intersection of Second Avenue on the north lane. More than 1.500 yards have been removed and trucked to Coppersville’s land­ fill in 40- and 45-yard trucks. Dave Meyer, forman for Nagel Construction, said the soil tested positive for gasoline. The contamination could be smelled at the site. He said he anticipates that 200 feet have been contaminated at this intersection. After the soil is removed. 36-inch pipes will be used for the storm sewers. They have sweats and shoes. In a traditional oriental fashion, opponents bow when they enter the ring. But then all semblance of civility is gone. Michaud admitted he was a new comer to such competition and a bit naive. He went to register and officials asked him who his sec­ ond was. He soon learned it is customary to belong to a team and have a coach and basic equipment like gloves and a mask. All he had was a physical signed by a doctor and signed a waver. He said one of the coaches adopted him and loaned him a mask. He also show him how to put tape on the mask to keep from getting his face scratched. Then it came time to enter the ring and put his new personal martial arts to the test. He faced his opponent and felt out the false sig- a special seal so any remaining contamina­ tion won’t “eat" at the rubber gaskets con­ necting the pipes and cause leaks over the years. The construction is further complicated because of wastewater pipes at the intersec­ tion. Lake Odessa Village Manager Mark Bender said this contamination involves more soil than the contamination found earli­ er to the east. But this has no water involved so the cleanup should go quicker. “Once the workers get past this intersec­ tion. work should go faster." He said he has been told an additional work crew will be called in as the Oct. 4 deadline approaches. He also said he is “not holding hia breath.” He won a silver medal. There was also competition in long weapons Kobudo. He took some training in 1995 with John Viol. He won the bronze. Other coaches were very impressed with Michaud's techniques and video taped him so their teams would know what to expect in future encounters. "That's OK.” he said. "I will use my sy stem and adapt my approach.” One of the master coaches said, “You have heart, that is very rare. Fighters either have it or not." Michaud said he became interested in mar­ tial arts when he was in high school. “Sports came easy to me. I was on track, cross coun­ try and wrestling. Karate was a challenge. I became obsessed and wanted to know how it works.” He said he finds the martial arts help him build inner strength. During the week, he is a Mark Michaud nals. Then according to his game plan, he landed a counter punch. “It worked like a charm. The opponent didn’t know what to do with me.” There were about 30 in his weight class and about 600 spectators including his wife Kerri and daughter Marissa. He said he could hear her high-pitched words of encourage­ ment above the roar, “Hey you punk, leave him alone. Go get him Dadder!” He said once when he hit the mat. the ref­ eree was counting in Chinese so he didn’t know what the count was. After the scoring was done, he learned he had won the silver medal. Michaud also tried his hand at Chinese wrestling Shuaichiao. This form has no punching or kicking, just grappling. There ve three two minute rounds with 45 second re—j. 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Hastings Do you B know why we say " we have Bany County 's Bl Rated Service Dept? BECAUSE LWE CAN! J Excljpinc Exit । iai.qn- , ■,I. GMC Enc Dretsfioch. President Don Gentry Sales Mgi Borne Signs. Sales Amy Piper Sales (269) 948-8000 www. dralsbGcnmotors. com LocoHy Owned A Operated Chns Sitvwmon Finance Mgr Jefl Honea Soles JAmy Tort. Sates i case worker in Charlotte and has a soft and gentle side. But in the ring, he said the oppo­ nents volunteer for the physical assaults so he has no compunction for compassion He said he owes part of his success to Barry County's new sheriff Dar Leaf. He was Michaud's Kenpo instructor and “without his help and encouragement I would have drooped out” He has his own training routine with run­ ning and weights. He said he was thinking of becoming a vegetarian. He isn’t quite to that point yet. In fact, this interview was done at the “Golden Arches" where Michaud ate a burger and fries. His parents Ken and Chris Michaud of Lake Odessa are understandably proud of their son and also understandably concerned. Mark said he pulled a fast one on them. He told them he was taking his family on a vaca­ tion trip to Washington D.C. He said nothing about the blood sport competition. Not until after they came back to Lake Odessa did the news come out that he came back with three medals. “We went out for ice cream and he placed them on the table. That is the first I knew of it.” she said. “I hadn’t a clue and it is probably best that I didn’t" umem Mon & Tub Thu*Fna*6 SoMt»» iTM noon Kmctimn Mcr 6WW87 Tut Thy t Fn 8-5 The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan is taking weatherization applications for homeowners and rental properties. The weatherization program pro­ vides homeowners and rental proper­ ties the opportunity to reduce their heating costs by providing the follow­ ing if deemed necessary: wall and attic insulation, caulking, weather­ stripping, glass and door replacement, and minor roof and foundation repair. Individuals wishing to apply should present proof of all household income (wage earners must have a statement from their employer on gross income for the past 12 months), proof of home ownership or pick up a landlord agree­ ment form, and an annual (17. months) cost of their primary fuel. The following poverty income guidelines are effective as of March 19. 2004. Family Size of one — 125% of poverty. $11,638; 150% of poverty. $13,965. Two - $15,613 and $18,735. Three - $19,588 and $23,505 Four - $23,563 and $28,275. Five - $27,538 and $33,045. Six - $31313 and $37,815. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is a locally based, private non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low- and moderate-income resi­ dents of Barry. Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. CAA's prognuns include Head Start. Early Head Start, Housing and Support Services. Senior and Nutritional Services. Faxherhood/Male Involvement. Foster Grandparents, and YouthBuild Battle Creek. Please contact ihelocal Community Action Agency to apply for the weath­ erization program and other services that may be available CAASCM. 2031 E. Broadway. Hastings. (269) 948-4260 DEADLY, continued from page 1 Township. Initial investigation and witness statements revealed a 1991 Chevrolet pick-up truck, driven by a 21-year-old man with a 22-year-old passenger both of Kalamazoo, was traveling northbound on M-43 Highway when the driver lost control, crossing the center line of the roadway into the path of an oncoming 2000 Chevrolet Blazer driven by a 77-yearold woman from Delton and resulting in a head-on crash. The pickup then caught fire. As a result of the crash, both the 22year-old pickup truck passenger and the 77-year-old driver of the Blazer were killed. The driver of the pickup truck was air lifted to Borgess Hospital for treatment of bums and injuries and died of his injunes four days later. Saturday. Aug. 21. Il appeared both occupants of the pickup were wearing seat belts and the driver of the Blazer was not wearing a scat belt. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, but peed and wet road condi­ tions may have contributed. Troopers from the Hastings post most recently have been investigating a traffic crash that occurred at approx­ imately 8:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The crash occurred on South M-43 Highway near Cloverdale Road in Hope Township. Initial investigation and witness statements revealed that a 1995 Dodge Neon driven by a 78-year-old Bany County woman was traveling north­ bound on M-43 Highway when the driver crossed the center line of the roadway. The vehicle struck two motorcycles traveling southbound in a group of .seven motorcycles. A third motorcycle in this group also crashed to avoid the Neon. As a result of the crash, a total of six people (including the driver of the Neon) were transported to area hospi­ tals for treatment. .All injuries, though serious, were believed to be non-life threatening at this point. Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in this crash, which remains under investigation. Keep your friends and relative INFORMED! Send them * The BANNER | To subscribe, call us at... 1 269-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-09-09.pdf d91ce49d2a6ae14ca975f4957fb74087 PDF Text Text The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, September 9, 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 37 PRICE 50c Teen rescues 2 children from burning trailer Frances mobilizes Barry Red Cross The Barty County chapter of the American Red Croes has ponponed fa rotofoled totfoutiat for Friday. Sept 9. to direct fa effort* to dirater relief from Hurricane "rances Lyn Brief, manager of the Barry County Rad Cros* office, uid the golf outing has been postponed until nest summer. She said was leaving the state Saturday to help with relief efforts for three weeks became it was anticipated that American Red Croat response to Hurricane Prances win be greaser than Hurricane Charley or even! 1992'1 Hurricane Andrew, having the potential to become the largest natural dis­ aster relief opention in Red Croat history. While Briel it away, the Barry County office of the American Red Cross will be manned by volunteers three days a week. Currently the Red Cross of West Central NBdtign is following the request from National: *AU hands on deck." Red Cross is still responding to those affected by Hurricane Charley. Victims ofafnue io arrive at Red Cross service een■nknUag foraMfaaeic. Oo a daily buris, foe Red Croat continues to open new cases with requests for financial aid, mental beakh counseling and other needs. Al peak, foe Red Croat server! more than a quarternriOion meals a day and had more than 250 foe terr bousing more than 100,000 people. r Arte Council plans meetings for Input fingers . And her feet were burned, too. She kept with her babies and didn’t seem to real­ ize her own pain." Cathy marveled. The emergency crews arrived and went to work. There wasn’t much the firefighters could do for Tasha’s trailer. Cathy said just after Terry rescued Bradley, there was one big “Whoosh, and the trailer was gone in about eight minutes." The vinyl siding on the trailers on either side was nppled from the heat. One neighbor said the emergency crews arrived very promptly, though, as it seems in any emer­ gency, it seemed to take forever. Gordan Conley, a seventh-grader in Hastings schools, ran to get help from Joe Ryan, who turned off the propane lank so it by Helen Mildry Staff Writer A 15-year-old high school freshman per­ formed feats of heroism Tuesday night in a fire in a trailer that left a woman and her two children seriously burned. Terry Miller, who was supposed to start his freshman year Wednesday at Lakewood High School, was taking a break Tuesday evening from TV watching and stepped outside to work on his bike when he heard his neighbor cry. “My babies, my babies’” The incident took place at Merlino's Hidden Valley Estates on Barber Road, north of Hastings. His neighbor, identified only as Tasha, was running screaming from her mobile home, which was on fire. It was later determined that she had bums over 55 percent of her body. Her two children 4-year-old Rachel and eight-month old Bradley were still inside. Miller put aside any thoughts of his per­ sonal safety and assumed the role of rescuer. He entered the burning home and found Rachel at the kitchen table. She was cry ing with bums over 40 percent of her body. Terry carried her outside and handed her to his 13year-old sister. Carley. But still inside the burning trailer was the infant boy. Miller raced inside, but with all the smoke, he could not sec the child. He ran outside and asked Tasha where the boy was. And then for a third time, he entered the burn­ ing home. This time he heard the child crying. He was in a cribrjrar the back. Miller said his aunt used to live in the trail­ er and he was familiar with the floor plan. He scooped up the boy and gave him to his 17year-old sister, Lila. It was determined that Bradley had bums over 90 percent of his body. By now. the other neighbors were helping with the rescue. Terry’s mother. Cathy Miller, said she heard the screaming and saw Rachel in her living room. Her first thought was the girl was covered with mud. She then realized her clothing was burnt. Terry Miller home. They ran to a neighbor’s trailer, where Cathy tried to comfort Rachel by huddling with her under a cool shower. Ceaira Davis, a 14-year-old Hastings stu­ dent. held Bradley until the EMTs arrived. Tasha followed the rescue of her children running from the Millers’ trailer to the neigh­ bors. She joined them under the cool shower and it was then Cathy realized the severity of Tasha’s bums. “I could sec her skin was peeling off her Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The text Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. Sept. 13. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 This is all lhat is left of the trailer that had been a home for just three days to Tasha and her two children. The gas explosion caused a fire and burned the mother. 4-year-old Rachel and eight-month old Bradley. Neighbor Terry Miller heroically entered the burning trailer and car­ ried the two children to safety. (Photo by Helen Mudry) The show must go on: County with four meetings at different locatioue around the county. The meetings will run from 7 to 8-30 pan. in four locations in the county to accommodate people’s schedules. Everyone it invited to come and help better coordi­ nate cultural events, festivals, etc., in foe county. Each meeting will allow for com­ munity members and Arts Council to iden-> Iffy areas of better providing art access to retideats. The four meeting locations are the Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park in Heatings on Thursday. Sept. 23; Page Bhaaafory. Middleville, on Monday. Sept 27; Ddtoo District Library Tuesday. Sept 28. and in Nashville on Thursday. Nov. 30. The TAC received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts last December: There are three goals for the project on which TAC has been working. The goal for the meeting is to find out the arts activities community members partici­ ple tn; a brief overview of the Arts Council, why this gram is important to con­ tinued growth of the organization and to the county, partnerships that have formed due 110 foe gnat, and to begin to identify a cen­ andcatare in Harry County. The overall goal of the grant is for the Thornappie Arts Council to crease a strong viable community with the arts serving as a key component to help strengthen Barry County. Jennifer Ivinskas Strauss will facilitate the meetings. For more information, call Lizanne Fehsenfeld at 945-2001 See TEEN RESCUE, page 18 With the trailer next door on fire, the Millers decided they had better leave in case the fire spread to their Jprmc or cause an explosion of the proputc tank behind the The Itaaapple Arts Council of Barry County a tearing input from intcreaoo cntattfo o better coontinate the arts in Barry I tal way to comronmcsse ways to access art wouldn’t explode. Two helicopters took Tasha and her chil­ dren to the Spectrum Health Regional Bum Center at the Blodgett campus, where they were reported to be in serious condition Wednesday evening. Authorities said the explosion was caused by a gas leak that ignited when Tasha lit a cig­ arette. The mobile home park manager had installed a stove earlier in the day and report­ edly noticed a gas leak. Neighbors said Wednesday that the explosion happened at least two hours after he left and that Tasha had been told to allow the home to be aired out by opening the doors and windows. Fekkes backing out of First Friday again? by David T. Young Editor The next First Friday forum will go on as planned at noon Sept. 10, with or without appointed interim Barry County Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. Her challenger. William Doherty, says he’ll be at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings tomorrow, but he may be sharing the stage with only an empty chair. The forum for the two candidates original­ ly was scheduled for the first Friday of September, but Fekkes, through her campaign manager. Ronald Neil, announced she would be unable to attend because she would be out of state on a family matter. First Friday host Robert Dwyer then announced the dale would Third-grader Suzie Lenz presented a poster with many reasons why she enjoys the library and why a new library would be helpful at the 22nd annual Business Industry Education (BIE) luncheon Tuesday. With her is Lizanne Fehsenfeld, acting director of the Thornappie Arts Council and a Library Board member. (Photo by Patricia Johns) BIE luncheon's accent is on youth and library by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Perhaps the highlight of the 22nd annual Business Industry Education luncheon Tuesday was the wise words spoken by 8year-old guest speaker Suzie Lenz: "I love the library, but I’d love a new one even more.” The primary focus of the luncheon was the current campaign to build a new Hastings Public Library. Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. welcomed the guests and said. “The Business Industry Education (BIE) luncheon is a time for us all to come together... it takes all of us to be a community." Hastings Schools Superintendent Christopher Cooley said he was really excited that this year’s BIE luncheon had a decidedly local flavor, taking up the issue of a new library. “The Last Chapter" campaign is working See BIE, page 2 be moved to the following Friday to better accommodate her participation. However. Neil since then has reported she will not be in attendance this Friday either, essentially because of concerns about Dwyer as a “fair and impartial moderator” and because citizen John Fehsenfeld will attempt to organize other candidate forums through­ out the county during evenings this fall. Dwyer has countered that he will have himself removed as moderator and will seek another person to perform that task this Friday, thereby removing himself as an issue. It was not known by press time who the mod­ erator would be. Doherty and Fekkes were the top two vote­ getters among five candidates in the Aug. 3 primary election, thereby earning the right to face each other in the Nov. 2 general election. The probate judge’s position became vacant after the early retirement of Richard Shaw •...after reading the articles in last week's (Aug. 26) Hastings Banner and observing your comments and actions, attending any further forums where you are the moderator on a topic where you are so actively supporting one party is not in the best interest of the community. It is dear that you can no longer be a fair and impartial moderator.” — Fekkes campaign manager Ronald Neil last January. Fekkes was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in March to serve the remainder of this year. The winner of the Nov. 2 general election will fill another two years of Shaw’s unexpired term, until 2007. After Fekkes’ appointment. Doherty. Jill Steele. David Kuzava and Thomas Evans all announced they would challenge her in the August primary and all five met for a First Friday forum June 4. The field now has been trimmed to two. but efforts to get them together for a candidate finalists’ program thus far have been unsuccessful. Though the First Friday forum is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, it has been held nearly always on the first Friday of each month for the past 15 years with the intent of offering the public a chance to be more informed about political candi­ dates and issues. Republicans and Democrats alike have appeared at the programs, often the only forums of this kind offered in Barry County. Dwyer said he was "taken aback" by Neil’s letter suggesting be isn't fair and impartial and noted lhat he was moderator of the forum for the five candidates in June before the pri­ mary and heard no such complaints. He acknowledged hr has a Doherty sign in his yard. When the First Friday forum was held in June. Doherty. Steele. Kuzava and Evans all readily agreed to appear, but after Neil sent Dw7er a letter with many questions and con­ cerns. it was not clear until just before the forum whether Fekkes would be in atten­ dance. See FIRST FRIDAY, page 2 "...t wiB not allow myself or the First Friday Forum to be used in such a way to advantage one candidate over another in a nonpartisan contest. I am not an i'-.ue in your campaign and accordingly. I rfill not moderate the judicial candidates forom on Friday. September 10, and have asked the Party to select someone else for that function.” — First Friday host Robert Dwyer �Page 2 - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Woodland celebrates annual Homecoming over Labor Day weekend The kids on their motor bikes ride in an orderly manner waving to the bystanders Woodland United Methodist Pastor Mary Schipper asks for prayer al the community service. Sydney Chase and Logan Hazel are the royalty for the day. They raised over $500 with a penny a vote. Woodland Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts join the parade festivities. Rev. George Speas sings out “Standing on the Promises of God." The Lakewood band proudly marches in the Homeconung Parade. The praise chorus leads the singing Sunday morning at the park pavilion. Youngsters from Woodland Elementary raised money for the PTO during the annu­ al Woodland Homecoming celebration over Labor Day weekend, (from left) Anela Binkowski, Grace Lucks, Millie Potter and Mallory Durham helped at the table with the games. (Photo by Helen Mudry) The old pickup truck is piled with kids. They wave from the back as they head to the park. Grand Marshal Ken McCurdy and his wife Fredia wave to friends along the parade route. The Brcarley Dairy Farm and Riverside Grain Farm float adds to the rural character of the community parade. The Woodland Lions serve their traditional chicken dinner. Dinner time brings families from all comers of the park to “chow down." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - Page 3 BIE continued from page 1 to raise an additional $3.5 million by Dec. 31 and have the new library completed by spring 2006. The campaign’s theme was so named as supporters try to close the book on raising funds for the new facility. BIE luncheon guest speaker Eva AguirreCooper. director of community affairs for WOOD-TV8. talked about the importance of literacy and reading to young children. “Literacy, reading is very important...,’’ Aguirre-Cooper said. She said the “Read to Me West Michigan” campaign sponsored by channel 8 and its partners is something she is proud to be a part NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any of. “We want to get books in the hands of chil­ dren ages 0-5," she said. Aguirre-Cooper encouraged parents, older siblings and community members to get kids concerns constituents may wish to talk about A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to excited about reading An important part of reading is the interac­ tion children have with family and friends. Aguirre-Cooper read some statistics that showed 64 percent of children are less than proficient in reading. “Reading is the gateway to all other knowl­ edge." she reported. Reading is not only an important issue for children, many adults also are struggling to ready proficiently. Aguirre-Cooper said she applauded the efforts of the school staff and acknowledge that learning begins at home. She urged parents to be creative in ways they incorporate reading and learning into their children’s lives. Even if a parent does not have the opportu­ nity to read to children 20 minutes a day. they could use real world examples to teach their children. On a trip to the grocery store, par­ ents could have children pick out the colors they see or when reading a newspaper in the morning have the children pick out the letters in the headlines. The “Read to Me West Michigan” cam­ paign last year distributed 6.600 books and hopes to more than double this year’s amount to 15,000 books. Aguirre-Cooper said it's important that people continue to understand that libraries are the “cornerstones” of the community. The concept of the library as a “corner­ stone” of the community was then used by the youthful local speakers at the luncheon, including Suzie Lenz, representing the local elementary; Paul Guenther, representing the middle school, and Adam Sheldon, represent­ ing the ’ugh school. Lenz broke down the reasons for the new library by letter on her poster: “L": Lots of books. Lots of space. Lots of smiles on my face! “1" : Imagination, information about Interesting Ideas, Internet. t “B”: Books. Books. Books! (some of my favorites are: “The BFG." Robert Munsch books and Patricia Polacco books. American Girl Library). “R": Read. Read, Read, some more! You i attend. Some of the most inspiring words about at the proposed new library came from guest speakers (seated, from left) Paul Guenther and Suzie Lenz and (standing) Adam Sheldon can Really learn a lot by Reading! and Reading Clubs! and Really neat prizes! “A": Additional Space just for kids like me! An American Tradition! (Begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1731!) “R": Relaxing with a good book, a book on tape, a musical CD. a magazine, or with friends! “Y": Yes! You can say “Yes" to a New Library for Everyone! Lenz covered every area on why elemen­ tary students would like a new library. Seventh-grade student Guenther spoke on the important resources the library provides for children to achieve their goals. He asked the audience to make Barry County “world class” with a new library. Guenther said the community already has the hearts and with the new library the chil­ dren could have the minds. Concluding the youth voice was Hastings High School junior Adam Sheldon. “The library, what a great opportunity for stu­ dents." Sheldon talked about how he uses the library to further expand his knowledge of the world. He said the library gives students “inspira­ tion." “The (new) library will give access to more students." Sheldon said. 4im Atkinson, a library campaign steering committee member, then spoke about the far­ ther importance of the library and how people can help them reach their goal. “It takes all of us to be a community.” he said. With the library still needing to raise $3.5 Eva Aguirre-Cooper, director of com­ munity affa.rs for WOOD-P/8, spoke on the importance of literacy at the 22nd annual Business Industry Education (BIE) luncheon Sept. 7 million for the 20.000-square-foot new build­ ing. Atkinson said. “We really fell this is pos­ sible to do in this community." Atkinson spoke about his involvement in reading to young children through the ‘Reading is Fundamental" program. He said it is very rewarding to read to chil­ dren and have many more waiting in line to read. Atkinson noted that the BIE was a great place to talk about the new library, as business and industry benefits from having a commu­ nity with a new library. He said he wanted guests to remember to be a part of completing the library’s building campaign. Helping contribute to the new library could be made in a variety of ways by purchasing brick or donation, and to “buy" into helping the community, he said. Eric Dreisbach. president of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, said when he first moved to the Hastings area one of his first stops was to the library. He concluded the event by showing appre­ ciation to al! who came out. including the Hastings High Sc'rxM cheerleaders and the band. The luncheon was co-sponsored by Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Fehsenfeld is setting up a series of meetings throughout Barry County for the purpose of allowing all the electorate of Barry County the opportunity to meet with both Judge have been a big surprise. Neil's letter, dated Aug. 31. to Dwyer declining Fekkes* participation in this Friday’s program read as follows: “Please be advised that Judge Fekkes is in receipt of your letter dated August 28, 2004. problem, not my function as moderator. That said, your letter compels a word in defense of the long standing good reputation of the First While we appreciate the invitation to be part of another 1st Friday Forum. Judge Fekkes is declining your invitation. “As you are aware. Judge Fekkes did attend and was part of a forum sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party on June 4,2004. We appreciated the opportunity tn be part of this meeting and I so noted to you in a letter dated June 9. 2004. However, after reading the articles in last week's (Aug. 26) Hastings Banner md observing your comments and actions, attend­ ing any further forums where you are the moderator on a topic where you are so active­ ly supporting one party is not in the best inter­ est of the community. It is clear that you can no longer be a fair and impartial moderator. “We are instead taking the advice of both you and Mr. Jacobs of the Hastings Banner. You both have advocated that the county commissioners have meetings in the evening and throughout the county. (Editor's note: Fred Jacobs has advocated county commis­ sion night meetings, but not throughout the county.) On this matter. Judge Fekkes agrees, as we stated in our letter to the editor. Hastings Banner dated 8-26-04. With this in mind, we understand that Citizen John Fekkes and Mr. William Doherty. “As soon as we can provide Mr. Doherty with the locations, times and dates of these meetings, we will do so. It is my hope that Mr. Doherty will share in these meetings for the sole purpose of allowing the voters in Barry County to be better informed on the candidates that are seeking the position of Probate Judge. “Again, on behalf of the Committee to Elect Judge Stephanie Fekkes, I want to thank you and your committee for the efforts you made or. June 4th and allowing her to be part of your program." Dwyer’s response was: “I will first confess to have been taken aback by your letter of Aug. 31 on behalf of Judge Fekkes declining participation in the rescheduled First Friday Forum. Your previ­ ous notification (via Letter to the Editor of the Banner) that she could not attend on September 3 cited a scheduling conflict as the Friday Forum. “While the First Friday Forum has for almost 20 years been sponsored by a partisan political organization (the Barry County Democratic Party), the program has a reputa­ tion for fairness and civility. Jim Pino (my predecessor as First Friday chairman) and I have always been up front and open about our personal politics, but never have we or the Barry County Democratic Party let this inter­ fere with the integrity of the Forum. Our guests have always been treated with the utmost respect, as you and your candidate found to be true on June 4. “Since receiving your letter on Thursday. I have given your words much thought and cannot escape the sense that I am being used by you and the campaign you represent. I will not allow myself or the First Friday Forum to be used in such a way to advantage one can­ didate over another in a nonpartisan contest. I am not an issue in your campaign and accord­ ingly. I will not moderate the judicial candi­ dates forum on Friday. September 10. and have asked the Party to select someone else for that function. The First Friday Forum will remain what it has always been with its elec­ tion season programs: An opportunity for the candidates to put their messages out to the public, and an opportunity for anyone in the community to ask questions. Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for later this month, in Hastings from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Sept 16, at the Moose Lodge, 120 North Michigan, in Hastings, and from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Sept 21, at Thornappie Township Emergency Services, 128 High St, Middleville. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain and stabilize the supply. The American Red Cross joins a coalition of more than 50 national organ izatinns thi« month in launching National Preparedness Month today, Thursday, Sept 9. National Preparedness Month will provide Americans with a variety of opportunities to learn more about ways they can prepare for emergencies and become better aware of threats that may affect their communities. In Michigan. the Great Lakes Regi " Blood Services of the American Red Croa» is urging all eligible and potential blood donors to give blood in September to help shore up a fragile blood supply. The Red Cross considers a three-day sup­ ply of blood safe and adequate for meeting the ongoing needs of patients in 70 Michigan hospitals. A five- to seven-day supply is considered optimal for being pre­ pared to respond to a crisis. For the past two years, the blood supply in Michigan has been in critical condition. Blood supplies have rarely reached two days, with blood donations down an average of 10 to 15 per- For more information about preparedness issues, visit wwwredcross.org . To learn about blood drives in this area, call 1400- FIRST FRIDAY, confined from page 1 Dwyer was asked by the Banner after the primary what the First Friday plans were for pre-election programs this fall. He responded by saying the committee wanted to have a forum for probate judges in on the first Friday in September, for the state representative can­ didates on the first Friday in October and for the two races for County Board of Commissioners on the last Friday of October in an effort to get the programs completed before the general election. His responses were published in the Aug. 19 edition of the Banner, which five days later received a letter to the editor from Neil stat­ ing Fekkes had not received an invitation and would have to decline because she would be out of town. When asked by the Banner why he didn’t contact the forum’s host instead to. negotiate another date and time. Neil replied, “That’s not my responsibility, it’s not my forum." Dwyer acknowledged his invitations prob­ ably had not reached Fekkes before the article was published, but noted there were only two first Fridays left before the election, in September and October, so the date shouldn't Blood drives set for Sept. 16, 21 “We hope and trust that your candidate will favor the community with her participation." As of Banner press time, there had been no further word of whether Fekkes would appear at tomorrow’s First Friday. GIVE-UFE Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. For more information locally, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Arts Council plans Chicago bus tour ’ New Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited sets 1st banquet The first annual Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited dinner and auction will be held Saturday. Sept. 18. in the clubhouse at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30. This first-time event in this area will include dinner, both a live and silent auc­ tion. games and raffles (with a brand new raf­ fle. appropriately named "Duck Drop"). Auction iterhs will include the 2005 national Ducks Unlimited package featuring the artwork of Maas. Killen and many others, including local artist Jeff Furrow. Besides the artwork, there also will be decoys, guns and much more that can be won at raffles and games. Tickets for this event are $50 for a mem­ bership and dinner. $25 for spouse and $20 for a "Greenwing" (young people ages 17 and younger) that includes, dinner and member­ ship. A special ticket package also is avail­ able by becoming a "Table Captain" and sign­ ing up oneself and seven others to attend and have a reserved table. The "Table Captain" is entered into a special drawing for a shotgun and the other table members will have a chance to win a print exclusive to their table. Sponsor packages also are available, beginning at $325. and they include many extra items. There also will be a pre-event raffle pack­ age for a chance to win a 12-gaugc Beretta Extrema shotgun, a Charles Daly 12-gauge shotgun or one of several raffle packages. Tickets for this raffle are three for $25. with only 300 tickets being sold. Tickets and additional information are available from David Bowers (zone chair­ man) at (269) 758-3062. Jeff Furrow (517) 852-1896 (area chairman) or Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited. 8550 North Ave.. Dowling. Mich 49050 The Thornappie Arts Council will have a bus trip Sunday. Sept. 12. to see "Seurat and the Making of La Grand Jane." at the Ari Institute of Chicago. The trip includes tickets, transportation to and from the An Institute with an optional trip to Michigan Mile. The trip has three pickups, in Grand Rapids, Hastings and Kalamazoo/Portage at around 8 in the morn­ ing and will return around 9 p.m. The coat of the trip is $60. Call the Thornappie Ans Council at 945-2002 to reserve tickets. The exhibition Seurat and the Making of "La Grande Jane" seeks to examine a famil­ iar picture and consider why it has so cap­ tured the public imagination. The exhibition features paintings by Claude Monet. Pierre Auguste Renoir and Camille Pissarro, all painters whom Seurat greatly admired. Also included are works by Paul Signac and Lucien Pissarro, artists who shared similar interest in the pointillist tech­ nique and whose works were featured in the same exhibition that launched La Grande Jane to a Parisian public Seurat's first major painting to enter a public collection. La Grande Jane has become an icon, one of the art world’s most recognizable images. For more information call the Ans Council at 269-945-2002 that they must pre-register by calling Fran French at 795-9414. The theme of this year's parade will be "Honoring our service people and unsung heroes." The parade on Sept 11 will begin at McFall Elementary and end at Page Elementary. If the route should change due to construction, the public will be informed. The petting zoo is returning. In addition, the car show, tractor pull, and craft area still have room for more entries. Food vendors abo are welcome. Anyone interested in selling food should call George French at 795-9414. Chris Irwin is waiting for local volleyball teams to call her at 795-4564. Players for the sand and mud games are needed. This year’s children's area includes games, prizes, bounceland. Milk O'Bessie and a fun basketball game. The weekend will feature appearances by Miss Barry County Adrienne Naylor and Little Miss Barry County Lauren Sweets. Friday evening's entertainment al Stagecoach Park starts at 6 pan. Hua year music will be made by the Swanson Family, the gospel group In His Name, and four-part harmony from the Inspirations Anyone who can help the committee with this festival should call Ray or Cheryl Perera at 795-0051 aa soon as possible Thornappie Players next production set The cast of "George Washington Slept Here" is already in rehearsal for the Thornappie Players' fell production, sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Sept 23. 24 and 25 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. This story chronicles the trials and tribu­ lations of Newton Fulks, who craves and gets "a link place in the country » call his own." Newton retd his wife. ArmabeUe. and their daughter, Madge, are hypnotized into taking over one of those window less. water­ less, almor*. roofless houses that dot the countryside. The cast includes Daemeon Richards as Mr. Kimber. Frank White as Newton Fuller, Carol Satteriy as Annabelk Fuller and Hannah Johnson as Madge Puller Steve Eldridge is played by Lucas Holston. Katie by Barb Proden and Laurie Quads is Mrs. Douglas. Clayton Evans receives a droll character­ ization by Jeff Kniaz and Rena Leslie ■Bows Norma Jean Acker to take a comic torn. Rose Anger brings a quiet presence to her portrayal as Hester. Christopher White brings youthful energy to bis performance as Raymond, with Mike Kisinsky portray­ ing a sly Unck Stanley. Doug Sarver is Leggett Frazer. Kim Butler plays Theresa Hughes, Sue Barrington is portrayed by Angie Greenfield, Miss Wilcox will be por­ trayed by Rachel DuMouchel and Richard Curtiss is Mr. Prescott The play is directed by Kniaz, with DuMouchel as assistant director. It is pro­ duced by Nonna Jean Acker with the set designed and comtrorred by Dak S vihl and Doug Acker. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, stu­ dents, children and $7 for adults. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 pm. Monday, Sept 13, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is welcome. Edward Elmer, director of the Delton District Library. wiU present the program. "The Adventures of Nepal: Katmandu and You.” He traveled to Nepal last March for the purpose of setting up and organizing a library resource center there. He will be sharing his photos and experiences with society members and guests. The society's board also will meet at 6:15 that evening. Deer management group sets meeting The newly formed Barry County branch Heritage Days are Sept. 10-11 Middleville Heritage Days celebration Friday and Saturday. Sept. 10 and 11 will feature music, food and fun. Anyone who wants to be in the parade of the Quality Deer Management Association will be holding an information meeting for the public at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. al the Nashville VFW Hall. Anyone interested in more information is urged to call Mark Hewitt at (269) 838­ 7005. Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! �Pape 4 - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - The Hearings Banner GOP convention can't hide a botched presidency To the editor; Kerry not a good choice for president To die editor: As a UAW member for 30 years and a vet­ eran who served in the Army for three years during the Viet Nam War, I feel that John Kerry would not be a good choice for presi­ dent. John Kerry and the Democratic Party like to portray themselves as being on the side of the workingman. Their choices have shown otherwise. A recent article in Time magazine has stated that both Kerry and John Edwards support the North American Free Trade Agreements. Kerry showed this to be true with his vote for NAFTA, which President Bill Clinton signed into law. If the Democrats were truly on the side of the working man, President Clinton would have vetoed it and made the Republicans override him. A vote to extend unemployment benefits, which needed 60 votes to pass, failed by one vote 59,-40. Kerry was the only senator not voting. He was too busy to come back ano cast a vote for the working man. yet he was able to go back to Washington D.C. to cast a vote in favor of gun control. He claims to be a supporter of the Second Amendment, but he has voted for every gun control law that has been before the senate. I also wonder how many of the Heinz company's factories are overseas and if they pay a living wage with health insurance? Much has been said of Kerry's and George Bush's military service. If John Kerry feels so strongly that military service is so important, why didn't he have a problem with Bill Clinton being a draft dodger? Kerry also crit­ icizes President Bush for not denouncing the Swift Boat veterans for Truth, but Kerry does­ n't say anything about the ads by MoveOnPAC.org, financed by Michael Moore and billionaire George Soros that are critical of President Bush. Bill Ramey, Middleville Grandson got a raw deal in football To the editor: I am very concerned about the way my grandson has been treated in Hastings varsity football this season. My grandson has been involved with foot­ ball for nine years and has never been treated as badly as he has these past two falls. Last year he didn’t play very much, but we under­ stood that. This year we thought he would have a better chance to play more, but it has­ n't happened. They said he wasn't fast enough. That’s funny because he was in track for five years and won a lot of runs. He was the most improved for the last two years. The coach criticized him for missing a tackle. That's funny, too. If all of the other boys had made the tackles they were sup­ posed to have made, the team wouldn’t have lost the season opening game. I feel they have discriminated against my grandson by not putting him on the first string. Every one of the I2th-graders are but him. I talked to the coach and he made all of those poor excuses. So I had to accept my grandson’s decision to quit. There are a lot more 12th-graders who didn’t come back this year because they did­ n't think they would play. My grandson had to work this past summer to have clothes for school so he could not work out in the weight room. He has no money coming in and his grandparents live on social security. He has no mother or father to care for him. He is a good young man, and I can’t under­ stand why his teammates did not speak up and make him feel better about it I don’t call that much of a team. He is a not a quitter. I did not think he should sit on the bench all season and pay $75 (for “pay to participate’’). They don't care as long as the big wheels' kids play. P.S.: If you will not put this in your Banner, there are other presses that will. A concerned grandmother, Elizabeth Moore, Hastings Stem cell research for a fairy tale cure To the editor: John Kerry and Ron Reagan (Jr.) have gar­ nered cheers and headlines recently for criti­ cizing the Bush Admini«ir?tion for its limits on federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. Those cheers and headlines, though, have been built on misinformation. One prominent scientist, D.G. McKay of the National Institute for Neurological Diseases and Stroke, has called the notion lhat embryonic stem cells will provide an antidote to Alzheimer's disease a "fairy tale." Dr. McKay says that Alzheimer’s disease is a whole brain disease; therefore, "it is unlikely that embryonic stem cells would ever be use­ ful in treating such a condition." But there is a kind of stem-cell research that could prove revolutionary — a kind John Kerry and Ron Reagan and the media haven’t even bothered to tell us about. It involves "adult" stem cells, those harvested from such sources as umbilical cord blood and bone marrow, both harvested without taking a life. They have shown great promise in the treat­ ment of more than 70 diseases and conditions. There is no such proof or promise in using "embryonic" stem cells. Let’s set the record straight. President Bush has prevented funding for embryonic stem cell research, a research that has shown no promise. He has, however, authorized $28 million toward stem cell research for this year and $18 million for next year. President Clinton did not authorize one dollar for stem cell research in his two terms as President So don't be fooled the next time you hear that conservatives want to ban stem-cell research. We simply want to support it in its most ethical and most promising form so there's a real chance of helping those who suf­ fer. Darcie Kelly, Nashville Let your e voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor} While Bush, Cheney, the bitter and aging racist Zell Miller, and the rest of the crew in convention (who’ve brought u- to the brink of failure in Afghanistan and disaster in Iraq) insisted all is going well, dozens of deadly bombing attacks continued daily in Iraq and Afghanistan. Observers report Iraqi insurgent. Taliban and al Qaeda bombings and shootings are aimed at upsetting election timetables in both nations. Ignoring reality, the Bush clan claims all fault lies on Senator John Kerry. The mistake Kerry made was trusting war powers to an ignoramus. But the congress has been pretty gutless about declaring war. giving up instant war-making power to president after presi­ dent, most of wnom have abused it, since 1950 - Harry S. Truman excluded. Let’s face it honestly. Bush, Cheney. Rice and Rumplestiltskin assumed their Iraq adventure would be a cakewalk, even though the first rule of warfare is to assume nothing, other than the likelihood of Murphy’s Law being in effect Nearly two years ago I wrote, "The people who attacked us 14 months ago were sur­ prised our deeply divided, technology-reliant society didn’t crumble like the lowers." I commented on a fact so often missed by overzealous enemies now. and through our existence as a nation - deeply divided is a way of life for us — and we like it so. Our forefathers planned it so. Our Constitution guarantees it remain sb. Our political roots in England were the model. The English are still as divided as Americans, and were for a long, long time before they found their way to America. They brought division with them. As 1 watched Senator Kerry address the American Legion convention last week (and the cameras panned across the old soldiers assembled). 1 was struck by one of the really sad things about our divisions, the division among men and women of experience in the military. Kerry got a very warm response and a lot of applause. But all of it came from about half the audience. The rest sat. stony­ faced, jaws set, minds still closed to the truth about Vietnam. Their minds still closed to the (world wide) common knowledge (moot point) our govern­ ment’s warfare on the Vietnamese was the most immoral of several American wars of aggression. It was also a criminal act against our own armed forces (mostly ground troops, but ask the flyer John McCain), committing them to heavy combat with no plan to win either war or peace (does this sound recently familiar?). When we left. it*fra* with our tails between our legs. We left POWs and Vietnamese friends behind — not due to failure of the troops, they never lost a battle there — but because overly politicized commanders allowed themselves to be bullied by “whiz kids" (the bean counters. Rusk and McNamara). The whiz kids never had a plan for game or end-game. Does this sound familiar? (Barry Goldwater tried to warn the nation then. We buried him. after hearing the same kind of vile lies from LBJ, now emanating from the GOP about Kerry.) This “hate and fear’’ cam­ paigning is an old familiar game to the Bush family. The big buildup in ’Nam (after JFK had ordered withdrawal and begun to withdraw, and was probably shot for it) was based on a lie very similar to the Bush lies about NBC weapons in Iraq. Nearly sixty thousand dead (or still missing) American soldiers, half-amillion wounded (many of them maimed so horribly they still live (read vegetate) in VA hospitals. Three million dead Vietnamese. Did My Lai never happen? Was it the only slaughter? What, exactly, did the Vietnamese ever do to provoke our country to kill three million of them? Now we’re ignoring those who attacked us on 9/11 to get Halliburton's greedy, grubby mitts on the world’s second largest oil Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Carole Henry. Middleville: Darlene DeKok, Caledonia: “Absolutely. Starting after Labor Day makes better sense than going for three days and being off for four days." “I think that starting before Labor Day inter­ rupts time that families have together." peen. To refresh (briefly) the readers’ memories. The Mexican “emperor,’’ (of his own imag­ ined empire) Santa Ana. was not a nice fel­ low. Texas, Arizona. New Mexico and California, however, belonged to Mexico. Incidents (like the ones Hitler provoked to cover attacks on Poles. Dutch, Czechs, Belgians, others) were manufactured (by us). Nationalist pride inflated already fat egos — ka-boom! — four new United States. We've attacked nations for doing less to us (recent­ ly). My best guess is not one reader in 20 knows within 20 yeais when, and bow it hap­ pened. The Spanish-American War was fo» ht primarily to benefit the officers and stock­ holders of the United Fruit Company and the (pineapple and banana) Dole family. The pub­ lic thought it was fought to free enslaved Cubans and Filipinos (but we were still killing Cuban and Philippine guerilla fighters 15 years later). Again, not many folks can tell you bow and when (and why) it happened. Add 18 or 20 military excursions into Latin America, the theft of Panama from Columbia, and you get the definitive picture of our unpopularity there. Our past is not pristine. The stories of these misadventures are al! readily available in (many) printed sources. But I saw a piece in the news a few weeks ago indicating a large number (half) of adult Americans are functionally illiterate. This means they cannot use written English to learn, communicate, teach (though I see, now and again, their pathetic attempts in this sec­ tion of your public-spirited publication). My heart bleeds for the language and for learning. The differences oetween Bush and Kerry are obvious. Most of Bush’s military records, though stored in several widely separated facilities, have evaporated (actually been shredded); John Kerry’s are available. People who served with him actually remember John Kerry. No one has come forward to say be served with Tex in Alabama. Nor has there been an explanation for why Tex stopped fly­ ing fighters after a huge training expense to the nation (even after a $10,000 reward was offered for the information). Faced with an attack on the nation, a stunned, badly frightened and deflated Bush dawdled for six or seven minutes (while cam­ eras recorded every agonized second). When he moved, it was to run like a rabbit 'til night­ fall He then returned to his post in D.C. With a heavy machine gun firing on his unarmored patrol boat, and nowhere to gain cover. Kerry (in the U.S. naval tradition of Start school after Labor Day? Today is the first day of school in Hastings. The State Legislature is considering a bill that would mandate that all pub­ lic schools open after Labor Day. How do you feel about that? JohnPaui Jones. Thomas Trumbull. Oliver Hazard Perry. Stephen Bainbridge, Arieigh Burke, and John Kennedy among many, many more) turned his boat toward the enemy. He beached her. jumped ashore with his weapon, and personally destroyed the gun position. Which of them do you really want leading your kid into war and combat? last Thursday night al the Republican Convention. Tex claimed a Kerry victory would lead to "tragedy that will not happen on my watch." It happened, and is happening, on his watch. And he's botched it, like everything else. He botched college, the National Guard, the ball team, the oil company, bin Ladin. Afghanistan, the “road map" (what happened to the road map. anyway?). He’s made a shambles of Fallujah. Najaf, Baghdad The portly mullah Sadr is laughing at us. Airlines, seaports, nuclear facilities here are still basically unprotected. Real help far everyday Americans (as opposed to Bechtel. Halliburton, the drag and health care industry, and a bunch of crooks like Ken Lay, who pay George's way) is nowhere in sight Then there's the environment, global warming, dis­ ease. world hunger — hopelessness in every corner of the earth. The “military tribunals" smack of the Star Chamber Court of Stuart England, the People's Courts of Nazi Germany. The Patriot Act, of John Adams’Alien and Sedition Laws (which cost him a second term). In his acceptance speech, the president rambled off a list of allies in Iraq. He men­ tioned Great Britain, but among the rest, only one nation has (a few) troops in-country. What kind of allies are they? "The coerced and the bribed." just as Senator Kerry claims. Bush never mentioned his new militarist dictator buddy, general Musharaff (Pakistan), whose nation is respon­ sible for (recent) proliferation of nucleer weapons technology to most of the world’s rogue stales, including North Korea. Iran. Iraq, Libya and likely others we’ve not been told of. Tex is all hat. gas and cowboy boots, no substance at all. He’s a very “short person." Short on intellect, personal courage, compas­ sion. common sense, common decency. Had his father (as CIA director and President) not erased his entire paper trail (cocaine, alcohol, serious driving offenses. National Guard, fail­ ure after failure after failure), we'd laugh uproariously at the mere thought of George W. Bush ir me oval office. I’d laugh now, but what’s happening to our soldiers, our constitutional liberties, our repu­ tation around the globe, and to those who trusted us for thoughtful strength and leader­ ship. is making me sick. * Larry Hamp, Hastings The homeless are among us To CW editor: Ya, Virginia. there is a homeless person living in Delion! I am a mother, grandmother, hard water and a human being. I met up with some unfortunate circumstances over a year ago that has forced me to survive any way I can. Fa those of you who don't know me, you wouldn't be able to pick me out of a crowd. I was on two pages of the Banner on the “Relay for Life” coverage. Can you tell which one of these people was me? No you can't! I don't fit the stereotype of a homeless person. I bathe regularly, wear clean dotha every day and work at a part-time job. ■ So please. people of Delton, don't feel sony fa me. Just think of what you may be able to do fa the homeless because there are more of us in the area than you might expect Name withheld by request ite itetiMb Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 AOMaty. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. MM3 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uonn wacooe rrwuwrc jmcoom A Pieadant VteaPraaidart Sluwi Jacobo Saaatoryrtfaeawar * NEWSROOMDevktT. Young (EdkPl Sow GB»n (AoMM Edkx) Halen Mudry Patnoa Johns Bratt Bramar Fran Fevermen Sanckl PonseSo CadhyRuatar Marcia Westover Heather Raed - ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jennifer Mireles, Middleville: “Yes, I would like to sec schools start after Labor Day. It would be a lot bet­ ter for families and give them time to do things together." reserves, burying the 40 (plus) year connection/partnership of the Bush and bin Ladin families in the Middle East oil business. If Kerry did the wrong thing on returning from Vietnam, then also did many thousand* more, including my best friend. John Piggot. John served with the First Air Cavalry - 13 months of heavy combat with the war's American heavy combat champs. Among other citations, he won the Silver Star. His ribbons (not his medals) went over the Pentagon fence with Kerry's. There ware thousands of bitter vets there doing it (I know ’cause I was there - April 20.21.22 - there were half-a-million of us bent on stopping the crime). John worked, crusaded, against the war until it ended. I’m still proud of him. for his service abroad, and greater service back home. As far as I can see, big shots like Cheney. Tex. Rumplestiltskin. all found (less than honorable) ways to dodge danger and military service in Vietnam (and Tex dodged again just three years ago, running, running all day long on ScpL 11,2001). Those not bolding the Silver Star, or the two higher combat medal awards, are not credible critics. The three stooges strike me as the kind of men whom, as infantry officers, would likely have been ’fragged’ (as a good many similar jerks were) in 'Nam. To Piggot, Kerry, other decorated vets, the ribbons were symbols of a government’s cor­ rupt policy. The medals though, are the pre­ cious comment and judgement of a soldier's Middleville: Middleville: "The first three days of school don't let students accomplish very much. It really is a waste of time." “Yes. I am a school bus driver. 1 think starting before Labor Day cuts into the family’s time to travel and visit together." CtoaaMada accepted MortoeyfeeughRMey 8 flO un. to 530 pm. “Yes because the first week of school seems pointless. It would allow students to be more seri­ ous about their classes if they start after labor Day." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton * Dan Buerge Jonathon Jacobs totooW Mk 825 per year in Barry County 8Z7 par yaar in aftoMig cmIm (29 per year atoaartwa POSTMASTER: Send addraaa eftangea to: P.0 Boa B HeaanQs. Ml 490590602 Second Ctoea Pcatoge Paid at Haaangt. Ml 48058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - Page 5 Night meetings more responsive to the public I suppose few have criticized the Barry County Board of Commissioners more harshly lately than I have. That’s why it’s important for me to be honest about when I think they’ve done the right thing. At the suggestion of Commissioner Don Nevins, the board two weeks ago made a positive step towaid more responsive local gov­ ernment by approving three evening meetings, on the fourth Tuesday of each of the months of October, November and December. Even more gratifying was that the vote was unanimous. 8-0. Some may say this is not a major change because this board has held evening meetings at almost all the township halls and the City of Hastings around the county for the past several years. When the County Board meets the evening of Sept. 28 at the Assyria Township Hall, it will have completed its intention to conduct business once in all 16 townships, and in the city. But meeting at night nt 17 locations around the county is different than meeting at night at one centralized location — the commission­ ers’ chambers of the Barry County courthouse. That hasn’t been done in more than a decade, yet that’s what the board will be doing on three Tuesday evenings, Oct 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28. I have protested long and loudly that the County Board of Commissioners is the only legislative body that meets during the day. at 9:30 in the morning. I have held that this shuts most of the public out of the possibility of attending the meetings and confines the ranks of those who would like to become commissioners some day to those who don’t have full-time day jobs. To to a county com­ missioner, its seems you must be a farmer, self-employed, the CEO of your business, or retired. Defenders of the status quo have claimed that meetings held at night are poorly attended, therefore unnecessary. However, some fresh thinking and a solid reality check should demonstrate other­ wise. The County Board’s meetings at 9:30 in the morning rarely have attracted more than a handful of people. Most of those who do actu­ ally show up are county employees or department heads who are inquired to be present to conduct business with the board or make a presentation. It has been extremely rare to see the public’s numbers in double figures. Though board members have contended that the numbers haven’t been good for the night meetings at the township hall sites, they must be made aware they most often have brought out between 10 and 20 people, easily more than double the attendance for the morning ses­ sions. It must be noted further that attendance figures for a few meetings are not a good indication for the future. People most often will show up if tney have a concern or are upset about something and want the board to hear their opinions in direct fashion. Public board or coun­ cil meetings can be sparsely attended for months or even years, but then suddenly be hetbeds of public discussion if important issues surface. Having night meetings merely puts the public in a better position to speak directly to their commissioners. Because a majority of peo­ ple still work during daytime hours, night meetings means they won’t have to give up a half day's work if they want to talk to their elected representatives directly, openly and publicly. Some county officials in the past have maintained that day meet­ ings allow them better access to department heads and county employees Yet township and city governments routinely require their hired personnel to attend their night meetings, if necessary. Perhaps in days long gone by it wasn’t such a bad idea to have a county legislative body meet twice a inonth during mornings. However, as we all must understand, the nature of our modem American society has changed a great dtal over the last 40 years and government must change as well to be more accommodating to a public with different needs than in the past Once again, the County Board deserves mine and the public's gratitude for its willingness to take this big step toward making local government more accountable to the people it serves. But if the attendance numbers at the three meetings in October, November and December don't meet expectations. Lhe idea of night meetings shouldn't be discarded so quickly like it was in the early 1990s. It's an idea whose time has come, and I urge the commissioners to con­ tinue to exercise forward thinking. Right now, all I am saying is “give night meetings a chance." Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Let’s choose John Kerry to dean up Bush’s mess To the editor: Having endured Maureen Dudley's critique of the Democratic National Convention, as well as the Republican Convention last week, I must comment on the amazing anger which has settled over the entire Republican party. It's hard to understand. For nearly four years. Republicans have been in control of Congress and the White House... and they are fighting mad! By con­ trast, the Democrats, who are understandably ticked off about having the 2000 election stolen by (lie Supreme Court and seeing most of the accomplishments of the previous adminstration torn to shreds, tried to "tone down’ their anger. They didn't talk much about Bush or Cheney. They laid off personal attacks. They kept the message optimistic... and that made Maureen Dudley fighting mad! Even though they were mad, some Republicans actually liked parts of the Democratic Convention. Take Arnold Schwartznegger. for example, who borrowed from Barak Obama's keynote speech: "... a country where a skinny kid with a funny name (from Austria) can grow up to become senator (change to: governor) of the great state of Illinois (make that Cahefornia)...” Of course, Arnold is not the sharpest pencil in the box so maybe he thought no one would notice. He has forgotten all about those sexu­ al harassment charges and has taken to using the term "girlie-men" quite often in public, apparently not realizing that term originally came from a Saturday Night Live skit in which he was the bun of the joke. Another highlight was the Republican keynote speech, a rant from "Zig-Zag Zealot" Zell Miller, a senile senator who still calls himself a Democrat so Republicans will give him some attention. After speaking for Clinton at the *92 Democratic convention. Miller “flip-flopped" over to the Bush cam­ paign this year, and he's really mad at John Kerry for having the nerve to run against him. There he was, yelling a lot of hooey about weapons votes, so naturally. Chris Mathews questioned him on the facts. Old Zell got lit­ erally fighting mad at Chris for catching him telling some whoppers, and he wished (out loud) that he could challenge him to a duel. Tricky Dick Cheney was so busy twisting grandchildren getting saddled with the the truth, he sounded more funny than mad. biggest federal deficit in history. He didn't Actually, the body armor he mentioned w^s speak of the American losses and sacrifices cut out of the first Bush budget, but Congress his foreign policies are causing. (yep, that would include John Kerry) put it He had no comment on the shocking scan­ back in. So the truth is, our troops were ini­ dal at Abu Ghraib prison. You may recall how. tially sent to Iraq without body armor in a recent letter, Maureen Dudley lamented because: all the "hand-wringing* of decent people who A. ) Bush didn't think they needed them or, were outraged at the sexual assault *»nd abuse B. ) he was too cheap to pay for them. of detainees who had not even been charged Of course, the closest these guys have ever or interrogated, let alone convicted of any gotten to shrapnel is shaking someone like crimes. Apparently, Bush would like all that John Kerry 's hand. nastiness swept under the rug as well. Cheney did some griping about Kerry's There is only one solution to Mess-Ovoting record, but why? He voted for all Potamia and all the rest of this disastrous Pentagon bills in 16 of the 19 years he served, administration: It’s time to get fighting mad. while Cheney consistently voted against vet­ Vote! Show Bush the door in 2004. Tell John erans as a Congressman and, as Defense Kerry to clean up this mess. At least he admits Secretary, he opposed the very same weapons that a mess exists. old Zig-Zag Zell was ranting about Kerry Karen VanZalen, opposing. Hastings Even now the Bush/Cheney budget slashes benefits to veterans and military families. Supporting our troops is more than finger­ pointing and lip service. The Republicans are fighting mad at John Kerry for being a war hero, too, so they thought it would be cute to pass out little pur­ ple heart band-aids to the delegates to make firn of his injuries and awards. The trouble is, Kerry isn't the only vet who ever received a Purple Heart, so now veterans everywhere have to ask themselves if they got hurt bad enough to deserve an award and a little respect from draft dodgers (five deferments for Cheney) Finally we got GW Bush himself, and he was really careful not to look mad at anybody except terrorists. That's not hard for him though; he's basically a happy-go-lucky guy. He still won't admit a single mistake or talk about the hard issues. But he can't exactly run on his record, can he? He's taken all his bad policies and failures in Texas and gone national — and they're still bad policies and failures, just bigger is all. Perhaps more telling is what he didn't talk about: millions of lo't jobs, soaring gas prices, corporate polluters and looters, elusive weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), rising poverty levels. He certainly mention our Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Conn ess and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhdm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Time has changed in 2 Georges’ tale be editor: It seems that George Washington was born in Texas, despite what the history books say. And George’s father gave him a bowie knife, not a hatchet. And little George cut down a mesquite tree. Asked about the mesquite tree, George said to his father, "Pa, I cannot tell a lie. I cut it down with my little bowie knife." The father shook his head in complete dis­ gust, "Can't tell a lie, eh? Well, son, pack your duds, we're moving to Virginia. There's no future for you in Texas!" How times have changed in 200 years. H..C. (Drew) Anderson, Hastings Hastings athletics have fallen on hard times To the editor: What has happened to the athletic teams ir. Hastings? The varsity football team is a total failure. I don't know if the coach is the reason. You have to have players to play, and not every boy has the guts to get banged up and have some sore spots to heal before the next game gets played. In my later years, it has been nice for me to remember that I received a letter when I was a 125-pound sophomore playing guard. Yes, there were only 14 letters given out that year, and yet we had a winning team. Jack Francisco is the only other local living mem­ ber of that team. I know all players can think back, but where are some of the Hastings High School people that could make this team a winner? By the way, when I played, there were about 600 students in the top four grades. The girls' basketball team also is a loser. There I feel the coach should be nothing but a cheerleader at most. The junior vanity coach has quit. He was coach of a very good, win­ ning sophomore basketball squad last year. That winning sophomore team should have been almost kept intact The coach had better keep to whatever her life's career is because it isn't coaching basketball. Look arpund you. You have coaches who have made names for themselves. The school should hire someone who can coach and lead at the same time. The clowns at the top have made athletes a paying project It’s pay to watch and pay to play. Pay to play! What a decision! Come to think of it all the players should just quit I have yet to hear anyone say anything good about the athletic director. Other than being a local boy, what can he claim? He doesn’t seem to know a lot about coaching and he just goes along with the flow. He’s the big wheel of the community build­ ing, which the schools took over as their own. The community would have never voted for an elegant swimming pool. Everyone is pay­ ing for it, yet it is only used by the few and the distinguished. We have a swimming team now. Carl Schoessel. the coach and ex-superintendent of the school system, and Dr. James Atkinson sure took the taxpayers foj that community building. Well pay for years fbr the elite to To the editor: Vietnam. Imgine a president whose father saw him as a political liability and pulled a lot of strings as ambassador to the UN and later as CIA director to get his son a position in the To the editor: What in the world is State Rep. Gary Newell thinking about by trying to jam poor­ ly written legislation through on what he thinks is Barry County citizen’s top priority, gay marriage? Is he lashing back because he could not even muster the support of the State House and Senate, which is controlled by his own party? Is he that homophobic that lie would go so far as to lie when he says “Michigan residents have said loud and clear that they want their voices heard on this issue"? Perhaps Newell should spend less time on vacation and playing golf and listen to the real onccms of his constituents in Barry and Ionia counties. I hear them screaming about jobs, health care and protecting our school funding! I feel comfortable enough about my own heterosexual lifestyle not to feel threatened by gay marriage, but it is apparent Mr. Newell somehow does feel threatened. I do, however, feel threatened by the tens of thousands of jobs that were lost in Michigan on Newell's watch as our representative. I read every day about our children being vention Texas National Guard (and later transferred to the Alabama National Guard for the same political liability reasons). Then imagine Senator Zell Miller, who spit out such venom against Senator Kerry last week, but said in 2001 that Kerry was "one of our nation’s authentic heroes” and that Kerry "has fought hard to bring accountability to Washington." Shame on them! Tax cuts, the much touted "solution to job creation." has seen 36 million move into poverty. This is an additional 1.3 million increase from 2002-2003! Let us all look at the facts that face us today, not all of the rhetoric being thrown at us. Let’s ask our­ selves if the America we love can stand four more years of bulling, half-truths and poor leadership that we have experenccd. and the debt that our chiidem will have to bear. Terry Delp. Wayland Township MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? type you see so much of today. He was an educator, not just a goody two shoes How many coaches live in or around Hastings? Does anyone check their creden­ tials ? It’s a sad day for Hastings to have a city bumpkin making decisions far beyond his abilities. The blue in the blue and gold is sure a gloomy color these days and the future appears to be dismal. Pride and attitude have to be lifted a lot higher. I have come to the conclusion that 1 would­ n’t let some of the coaches here handle any­ thing beyond intramural sports. Let’s turn this sorry Hastings sports situa­ tion around. Wrestling has its coaches involved with continuing its successes. With two golf courses, the high school should be state champions. One mystery I’d like solved is that with all the wall space in the high school halls, where are all the trophies Hastings has won back through those years? Are there any leather helmets around for students to see what used to be? The last player not to wear a helmet was in the mid-1930s. With all of the equipment they have today, you don’t see the stuffing kicked out of the players very often. The people of Hastings now can thank their lucky stars for the money invested in the ath­ letic fietd bouse at Johnson Field by the Larry and Earlene Baum and Earl McMullin fami­ lies. Now let's win some games for them. Vs changing the subject, but what's going on with all these notices of foreclosures of property listed in the Banner every week? Don't the rhoney people even try to help with a little guidance? I can remember telling Tom Stebbins, one of the most prominent bankers in town, that he, after refusing to loan me money, wouldn’t loan me $500 even if I put up $400 of it He answered. “Don’t be too sure.” Donald W. Johnson. Hastings threatened with the loss of educational and extra-curricular activities at schools to com­ pensate for Newell’s fiscal irresponsibility on the State House Appropriations Committee. As I approach retirement age, I feel threat­ ened by the cutbacks in senior citizens* pro­ grams and the prospect of needing affordable health care. Future budget prospects continue to look grim with even more and deeper pro­ gram cuts on the horizon. Yet gay marriage is Newell's top priority! The Hastings Banner has chided Newell and his legislative buddies for their $80,000 salaries (about $120,000, including other ben­ efits) for less than part-time work. The Battle Creek Enquirer says “Newell carries with him the baggage of one of the worst budget crises in Michigan history." We taxpayers have paid Newell and his staff close to a million dollars in four years and have only budget deficits to show for it He might very well be the most do-nothing legislator in the history of Michigan! Last year, Newell bad a chance to make a good will gesture toward reducing the budget deficit A non-partisan petition asking him to follow the lead of our governor and return a small portion of his 40% pay raise back to the community garnered nearly 500 signatures in just two days and was presented to him at a Legislative Coffee meeting. While accepting the petitions with obvious anger, he said noth­ ing and did nothing. A similar petition was presented to Stale Senator Patti Birkholz who in turn decided to donate her portion to a dune protection program along Lake Michigan. Apparently, Newell cannot manage on his two government pensions and his $120,000 legislative compensation. Blaming others for “shameless political gain" as the reason behind the failing of his bill is nothing more than Newell's way of directing attention away from his failings as a state legislator. In this election year, his gay marriage bill was more about shameless polit­ ical gain than for the benefit of his con­ stituents. He panders to the few while neglecting many. He should be voted out this November. Chris Norton. Bellevue More letters from our readers on page 7 Contact Nick Barlow PSBCMSES MB BEFIMNCES BUIEB MME MMTBABE CXHIM CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml | Phone 616-877-4235 names on everything now. It’s a shame that Superintendent David A. VanBuskirk has not one thing named after him. He served for 26 years, through thick and thin. He wasn’t the greedy, self-serving What has Newell done for constituents? Lies, deception rule in The Republican Convention last week set an all-time record for lies and atrocities in the world of politics. Imagine the brazencss of a vice president who stood before a nation saying Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry was lying about his wounds recieved and his service to his country during the Vietnam war. This is a man who laughed at "band aid purple hearts" that were passed out at the convention as a symbol that candidate Kerry's wounds were only scratches, or self inflicted (certain crite­ ria must be met in order to rccieve a purple heart). This same man who recieved five deferments to keep his own posterior out of use it It just turned out to be an extension of the high school. The big push on that project is putting their ’ �Page 6 - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Shirley E. LaDere Brenda Kay (Stonemun) Hughes NASHVILLE Lawrence O. Jarrard. age 85. of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. September 1.2004 peacefully at The Flower House in Maple Grove. Towship. Mr. Jarrard was bom in Maple Grove, on May 31. 1919, he was the son of the late Lowell and Ethel (Hecker) Jarrard He was raised in Maple Grove Township, and attended the Norton Country School. After his schooling, Lawrence met Mary Fuller. 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Church website: www. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 p_m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and IIO0 a.m; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond, Hartrngs. Mich. W. Clayion Gannon. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am ; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:00 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rambows or J J. BMe Quu (*es 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club rr lunior Bible quu (ages 1-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz «a • 3-19); Adult Bibie Study - No age Intu'j. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rex Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am.. Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Ct—union." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector. Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Breadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11.-00 am. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am ; Worship 1100 am.; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Doaen Morrison Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.£t For more information call the church office. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIANi PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9 30; Church Service 10:30 am. hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 11X0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThurs.. 9 am. to I p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday. 6-8 pm. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am.. 12-2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. • David T. Husrwkk Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11 ?00 am. Holy Communion Wednesday 600 p.m Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Bock of Common Prayer. For more informa­ t ion and Holy Day sen ice times cal I (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at hnp://www.churchseek/net/church/a ndrewmatt/ or email ns at rtrevhustwick 6ryahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a-m Sunday School far all <es; 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service; f>00 pm. Evening Service; 700 pm Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church. Meetrag at fee Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. NashviUe, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 6<O pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Oub far boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasts of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special “ For rafomatioo call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-152-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058 (269) 945-2938. Mtatater: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join ns Sunday: Bible Class 1000 am.; Worship I LOO am. 600 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 700 pm. Ciaran far aff ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 945 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday eveniifgi This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLFY PHARMACY • ••Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pattoe. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Snradny Maa 3JB pm. First Friday Holy Hour 5 pm. Coudearaions: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Masa WOODLAND UNHTD METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Boa 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter Sunday School 915 am • Worship 10 im. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Chord*. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE Off GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster □uncling, rustor James Mcaeivey (269) &3-B857. Sunday Service 1030 am.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH J01 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ, ll a.m. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr.crfds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Adult elec­ tives September through November are Celebration of Dtscipfine. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends McctLois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 am. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm. adults; Sing* n Share A RMUdation Class. Youth 6tb-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. oid-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends.Thnraday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 930-11 Warn GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phom 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday. Sept. 10 6:30 to 10 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. Sept. 11 - Youth/ Ministry Volunteer Training; 500 pm Holy Communion; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept 12- 800 A 10:45 am Holy Communion 9:30 am. Sunday School; Golf Outing. Monday, Tuesday. Sept. 13 - 700 p.m. Brothers of Grace; 7.00 p.m. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Sept 14 - 600 pm.. BPW; 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept. 15 - 700 Youth Committee. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 9.00 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. HOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 930 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship; 11:00 am. Contemporary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCHAM 1220. Nursery care is provid- Lawrence O. Jarrard HASTINGS - Shirley E. LaDere, age 77, of Hastings, died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. LaDere was bom on June 21,1927 at Carr’s Settlement in Branch County, the daughter of Walter T and Pearl S. (Mohler) Locke, Sr. She was raised on the family dairy farm at Carr’s Settlement and attended the Locke School and graduated from Baldwin High School. She went on to attend college in Detroit for two yean. She was married to Vercile R. LaDere on September 30,1950 in Ludington and moved to Hastings in 1954. Shirley’s employment included the “Lunch Lady” al Hastings Northeastern Elementary School for several years, manager of the for­ mer Miller’s Ice Cream Store in Hastings and worked for the former Orchard Industries in Hastings She was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Catholic Daughters, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Red Hat Society. Gilda’sClub. avid Elvis Presley fan and memorabilia col­ lector. In times of need, always there for fam­ ily and friends, especially when children were involved. Mrs. LaDere is survived by sons, Lewis LaDere of Bellingham, Washington, Gerald (Cindi) LaDere of tyastings, Kenneth LaDere of Hastings. Scot) LsDere of Wayland; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and sister, Patsy Thurber of Texas. Preceding her in death were her husband, Vercile on August 27, 1999; son. Dale on June 30,2002; and brothers, Walter T. Locke Jr. and Frank Locke. Mass of Christian Burial services was held at Wednesday, September 8,2004 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Charles Fischer and Rev. Fr. Michael Howell, celebrants. Burial was at Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome,com) Sarah Artheal Belson HASTINGS - Sarah Artheal Belson, age 86. of Hastings, died Monday, September 6, 2004 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Belson was bom on September 1. 1918 at Hastings, the daughter of Orville and Bessie (Moore) Burghdoff. She was raised in Rutland Township of Barry County and attended rural schools there. She was married to Veryl J. Belson on September 1, 1938. She and her husband were engaged in fanning in the Middleville area for many years. From 1960 until she retired in 1989, she was employed in the laundry and house­ keeping departments of Pennock Hospital. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmoth­ er and sister. Mrs. Belson is survived by sons, Kenneth Belson of Riverdale. Michael (Mary) Belson of Hastings; 16 grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; sister, Leona Bowman; broth­ ers, Orville Burghdoff and friend Bev of Hastings, Robert (Martha) Burghdoff of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband Veryl on Nov. 7. 1989; daughter Diana Belson on April 18, 1999; brothers Gerald and Arthur Burghdoff. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel L. Currie will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday. September 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wrenfuneral-home.com). NASHVILLE - Brenda Kay (Stoneman) Hughes, age 44. of Nashville passed away on Friday, September 3. 2004, at her home after fighting cancer for nine years. Brenda was bom July 1,1960 in St. Johns, Mich, she was raised in the Ashley. Mich, area and graduated from Ashley High School. She married Michael Eugene Hughes on June 10. 1978. They have resided in the Nashville area for their 26 yean of marriage. Brenda was a member of Kalamo United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed being worship leader, and a member of United Methodist Women's club. Brenda drove School Bus for 15 years along with being A. A. Head Start Transportation Supervisor C. for the last five yean. She had certifications for CPR, S.A.F.E. Place. Special needs trans­ portation. and was a state car seat inspector. She was awarded I989’s Homemaker of the year, runner-up. Brenda also held the secre­ tary position for the Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association, and was the Barry County Gentle Giants 4-Hclub leader for sev, d yean. Brenda grew up at bonepulls, where she met Mike the love of her life. She enjoyed being at home. Her hobbies included garden­ ing, crafts, bird watching, and family vaca­ tions. Brenda's greatest love was time she spent with her family. Brenda was a wonder­ ful wife, and excellent mother, and the worlds most perfect grandmother. She’s always been a loving, caring, and giving friend, sister, daughter, wife, mother, ar»d grandmother. She will be missed greatly but never forgotten. She was an angel flying too close to the ground. Brenda is survived by her husband Mike; two sons, Kyle (Kendra) Hughes, Keith (Jonessa) Hughes; and her only daughter. Karla (Hughes) Osborn, all from Nashville. She has seven grandchildren Kaylea and Klyne Hughes, Lane. Cylee and Logan Hughes, and Hugheston and Hailey Osborn. Her parents Marvin Sr. and Francis Stoneman of Ashley, and her in-law’s Leonard Sr. and Marjorie Hughes of Nashville. Also by her five sisters and one brother and her brother and sisters-in-law. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until fur>:ral time on Thursday, September 9, at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. September 9 at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Ford Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. over two weeks when they finally decided to tell their families. In October Lawrence and Mary would have celebrated 66 years of marriage. Lawrence and Mary began their lives together in the Maple Grove/Nashville area, but returned to the Fuller Family Farm to raise their family and continue the family dairy farm. The family farm was a great place to raise a family because the house was very large. It was not uncommon for their family to house other farm workers who had come help harvest the crops. Lawrence also worked for the Commision On Aging and as a truck driver for Cuyler Trucking in Nashville. Lawrence lived by the old rules; if he told you he would be there tomarrow at 1pm, he would be there. He was known for his quick wit and his love for his grandchildren whom he loved spending time with. He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC in WWII. While serving his country he was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal, and Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary; his daughter, Kay (Larry) Snowden; his son. Eugene (Ruth) Jarrard; granddaughter. Sandra (Mike) Bernier; grandsons, Daniel (Michelle) Snowden, Randy (Jenny) Jarrard. John Jarrard, and a granddaughter Rosemary (Corey) Williams; his sisters. Ena Johnson. Johnie Burkett, and LT Weeks; 12 great grandchildren and three step great grandchil­ dren. He proceeded in death by his grandaughter Denise Snowden, two brothers Clayton and Keith, and four sisters Thelma, Therma, Iza. Ila Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville, on Saturday. September 4. 2004 with Rev. Bobbie J. Weller officiating. Interment took place at Wilcox Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Nashviile VFW 18260 Memorial Contributions can be made to The Flower House Arrangements have been entrusted to The Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Darlene Scramlln NASHVILLE - Mrs. Darlene Scramiin. age 73. of Nashville, passed away Friday, September 3, 2004 at Borge ss Medical Center, in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Scramiin was bom in Kalamazoo, on April 22. 1931, she was the daughter of the late Hany F. and Eula (Griffith) Rice. She was raised in the Three Rivers area and attended area schools there, graduating from Three Rivers High School in 1950. Darlene met her husband Frank at a local dance hall social in Three Rivers. The couple was married in March 1958 in Three Rivers. In 1962 the couple relocated to the Nashville area where the couple raised their family. Darlene was very active within her com­ munity. She was employed at the Maple Valley schools where see worked as a play­ ground supervisor for over 15 years before retiring. Besides working for the school. Darlene took time to' collect for the Barry County United Way. and was a member of The Friends of Putnam Library for several years. She credited with helping renovate the upstair at the Library. Darlene loved to do arts and crafts and especially enjoyed reading, writing letters and composing poems. She is a published poet, and maintained "Pen Pal” relationships with several friends throughout the country. She is survived by her beloved husband Frank; her daughter. Joni ( Michael) Briggs; sons, Curtis (Marcia) Scramiin. Rodney (Denice) Scramiin. and Scot (Susan) Scramiin. Also surviving are her sisters. Very! Swanson, and Helen Daniels; her brothers, H. Richard Rice, and Robert (Anne) Rice; seven grandchildren, and onegreat grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents. Funeral service al The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at Ham on Thursday, September 9. 2004. with Eric Lison officiat­ ing. Interment will take place at the Lakeview Cemetery Nashvill. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association, or Putnam Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September S. 2004 - Page 7 Free fall matinees set at Hastings 4 GIRL, Kiera Ann, bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17, 2004 al 3:38 p.m. to Mick and Mary Conner of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Nola Whitaker, age 60, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, September 2nd, 2004 peacefully at Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. Mrs. Whitaker was bom in Lansing, on November 5, 1943, she was the daughter of the late LeVem and Madeline Belcher. She was raised in the Lansing area until she was 7 years old when the family relocated to the Vermontville area .She attended area schools there and graduated from W.K. Kellogg school. After graduting she married Gerald Dankenbring. The couple lived in the Vermontville area where they raised their 4 children. In 1989 she married Harold “Bud” Whitaker at The Nashville Baptist Church. The couple spent their mamed lives together in the Nashville area until Bud passed away in 2000. She was employed as an nurses aide at Thornappie Manor for 32 years. During her last six years at Thornappie Manor she expanded her duties into the housekeeping area. She retired in 2002 after 32 years of service. Nola's two passions in life were doing crafts and spending time with her grandchil­ dren. She. along with her daughter Cindy operate the family carfting business “Crafty Lassies, four generations of excellence”. Their business has been in their family for over four generations. Nola had a special tal­ ent for making hand crafted clothes and dolls. Nola particiipated in many craft shows throughout West Michigan including shows in Hastings. Ionia, Delton and other sur­ rounding communities. Nola's second passion was her grandchil­ dren. She loved to spoil them whenever they would come to her house or while she was Goodrich Quality Theaters will present their free fall matinee series for families start­ ing Saturday. Sept. 11. Local children and their families can enjoy movies free of charge every Saturday and Sunday at 10 and 11 a.m. through Nov. 7 at the Hastings 4 Theater. The series is designed to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy quality, family-ori­ ented films. Each week the theater presents a different movie free of charge. Anyone wish­ ing to see one of the free films simply shows up. No ticket purchase is necessary for any­ one. Each presentation has a 15-minute inter­ mission to allow the kids and parents to stretch. The movies in this series are: Agent Cody Banks 2, Sept 11 and 12; Cheaper by the Dozen, Sept. 18 and 19; PeterPan, Sept. 25 and 26; Scooby Doo 2, Oct 2 and 3; New York Minute. Oct. 9 and 10; Lilly The Sparrow (a digital premier). Oct. 16 ami 17; Two Brothers, Oct. 23 and 24; ELF. Oct. 30 and 31; and Garfield Nov. 6 and 7. "We know that basic monthly expenses can add up and make vhe decision of where to have a good time a question of economics.” says Matthew Johnson, marketing manager for Goodrich Quality Theaters. "This series is designed to provide the quality family enter­ tainment of going to the movies at our facili­ ties absolutely free. It’s our way of saying thanks’to the local communities for their sup­ port every year.” This season will see the introduction of the company's new mascot, “KemalKom." The friendly popcorn character will appear at the­ aters as a four-foot inflatable, making a photo op for kids. This season also will feature a digital projection premier presentation of the feature “Lilly the Sparrow.” The Goodrich Free Show series begin in 1991 in order to meet the demand for quality family entertainment. The circuit-wide event continues every fall and spring for nine weeks at a time. Each theater is encouraged to promote a festive atmosphere by providing such activities as face painting, magicians, clowns, fingerprinting services and the like. More than 550,000 calendar flyers are dis­ tributed companywide each season. Goodrich Quality Theaters owns and oper­ ates 33 theaters with over 279 screens throughout Michigan. Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. babysitting. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Bums: her sons. Gerald (Melonie) Dankenbring Jr.. Daniel (Angela) Dankenbring. and Robert Dankenbring Also surviving is her sister. Pauline (Art) Atkins; brothers LeVem (Philis) Belcher . Gary Look at the record of Bush's failures To the editor. It is not just about politics any more, it is about the future of our families, our kids and their kids. We are heading into one of the most impor­ tant presidential elections of our lifetimes. It's not about Republicans. Democrats or one issue. This election is about all the issues. Politicians like to divide the working middle class over topics, such as abortion and gun control. They call it “divide and conquer.” The middle class of this country needs to stop letting politicians divide us this way. While the rich and the few are raking in prof­ its. we're losing our jobs and our companies are moving out of this country. We must stick together. The people of this country need to start looking at the big picture. In fact, let's take a long look at the last four years. What has President George W. Bush done to stop companies from picking up and moving out of the country? Think hard, think a little more and you'll come to the conclusion that he has not done one thing to stop them. It's not like these companies are not making money here, they just want more money. They don't worry about what we're going to do with loss of jobs or how we're going to feed our families. Take a look at the communities they have left behind. Why hasn't President Bush given them incentives to stay? Why has President Bush done nothing to help the work­ ing man and woman? President Bush and his team have made budget cuts from support agencies that were designed to protect the working class. MIOSHA. workers comp, the National Labor Relations Board and many more. He has put his people in charge of these agencies and allowed them to downsize to the point that workers who need help have to wait months to receive the support that our tax dollars are paying for. President Bush “in the name of terrorism" has ordered the FBI and CIA to merge under his roof and in his control so that he may determine what they may investigate. This has destroyed our check and balance system in the political arena. These agencies need to be sep­ arated and not under the control of one politi­ cal party. They should be working for the peo­ ple. not the president. President Bush has destroyed our political relationships with our neighbors, foreign allies and the United Nations. This has put us all at risk. The worst thing he has done is lie to Congress, Senate and th*. American people about his reasons for invading Iraq. He put our sons and daughters's lives at risk for his own vendetta, lhere has been no big discovery of “weapons of mass destruction.” We invaded a country based on his lies and killed hundreds, if not thousands, ofmnbeent people. We have ws^ched countless times, our soldiers return­ Belcher, and nine grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents, and her husbands Gerald Dankenbring, and ing in coffins. This has all been under the pre­ tense of weapons of mass destruction that never existed. Who has gained from this war? How about the oil companies? That's right. They sure are getting rich off the working people. Who has ties to big business oil companies? Our current president. Come on America, wake up and take a good look around. President Bush has taken us to war tor his personal gain and be took our chil- Spencer and Ellen Scobey of Hastings and Thomas and Audrey Leslie of Hasting** are pleased to announce the engagement of u-nr children Jamie Michele and Ryan Thomas. Jamie is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2000 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is currently employed as a reg­ istered nurse. Ryan is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently pursuing a bachelors of business administration at Davenport University graduating in December. Ryan is currently employed as a bartender. An October 2, 2004 wedding is being planned. John Anderson, Hastings Averys married 50 years Laura Hamilton and Ronald Avery were united in marriage on Sept. 11, 1954 at Assyria Center, Mich. They have three daughters: Cindy Cason, Kerri Howell, and Chris (Dale) Earle. They also have six grandchildren and two great-gruidchi'dren. The Averys will be honored at a family din­ ner. If you wish, a card may be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Avery. 107 E. Sherwood Dr., Hastings, Michigan 49058. “At Pennock, Personal Care Harold “Bud” Whitaker Funeral Service will be held at The Nashville Baptist Church, at 11am on Wednesday, September 8. 2004. Interment will be at The Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Memorial Contributions can be made to to the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville is More Than a Promise. ” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Karen Kelly. Gordon J. Champion *1 ..oui.'i have just as easily gone to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but I chose the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Pennock is large enough to provide state-of-the-art technology, but small enough to provide personalized care, where the staff actually knows you by name long after discharge!" DELTON - Gordon J. Champion, passed away September 1. 2004 with his family at his side. Gordon was bom September 18, 1924. in Porter Township, Van Buren County; the son of Claud end Etlie (Bums) Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's part­ ner for personal, professional progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Champion. The family moved to Prairieville Township, Barry County in 1933. Gordon attended South Pine Lake School, was a graduate of Plainwell High School in 1941 and later took courses at Western Michigan University and Michigan State University. A veteran of World War II, Gordon proudly served as a paratrooper in Europe. In 1952, he married Alta Fowle; and they moved to their farm home in Delton. In addi­ tion to farming. Gordon’s work included sev­ eral years as Dairy Herd Improvement Association supervisor, milk hauler, factory worker, and a loyal employee at State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center for 20 years as an instructor, retiring in 1984. He also served for several years on the Prairieville Township Planning Commission. He is survived by his loving wife, Alta; son. Gary Champion of Albany. Oregon; daughter. Cheryl (Joel) VanderVeen of Pine Lake; a brother, Lyle (Marie) Champion of Plainwell; two granddaughters; Amanda and Sunny Vanderveen; two grand­ sons. Nicholas and Travis Champion; step granddaughter. Holly Haas; a great grandson, Wyatt Marsh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marian Day. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, September 4. 2004 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hoffman officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home, Delton. drei. to their graves for a fatter pocket book. How much more are you willing to give? How much more has he done that we have yet to find out? America cannot yield another four years to this man. Get out and vole. Get registered by Oct 2 (the deadline to be eligible to vole on Nov. 2) and save your future. Vote for John Kerry on election day. Karen Kelly with sons Michael & Dillon Wayland, MI Pennock HEALTH , Ortners in SERVICES , ntoiessional. progresjiv, ’ 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09534789 �Pag* 8 - Thursday. Suiter 9. 2004 - Th. Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX byjGrthyMHdieffl and Marcy Sugar The West Berlin Wesleyan Church will be host for its annual bog roast Saturday. Sept 11. at the dining hall on West Portland Road at Bliss Road. They will be serving roast pork, potato salad, baked beans, roleslaw, pie aid cake roils and beverages. There will be entertainment from 4 to 7 p.m. The Grand Rapids Symphony will perform ■Hollywood Classics" al the Ionia Theater Wednesday. Sept. 15. GRSO Associate Conductor John Varineau is an entertainer besides a conductor. He gives excellent inter­ pretation of the music and the composers as he directs. This concert is in celebration of Rave's 25th anniversary. Tickets cost $20. This is part of the annual campaign kickoff of the United Way of Ionia County. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday. Sept. 18. the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will have a roast pork dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a free-will donation for the meal. There’s always good food at these meals. Luke Barnett, first son of Dr. Richard ixxi Robin Barnett, was married in New York City last weekend. He is a graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois. I’hc pancake breakfast held on Monday morning at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church was a huge success. Scores of people were served in the forenoon. Scrambled eggs, pancakes, a wide variety of beverages and syrup were available for the eaters' pleasure. Some of the patrons came from the Bowne Center UMC, whicn the Klynstra family attended before joining Centra] UMC. Karl Klynstra is soon to enter the University of Michigan hospital for a bone marrow transplant. He and his family were present part of the morning. The DALMAC bike trip from Lansing to the Straits of Mackinac goes on state and county roads to avoid heavy traltic. This is a fund- raising event for which riders pay to ride. Each year the route goes through Perrinton for part of the bikers. The VFW post serves lunch each year. On Wednesday the post was host to 360 bikers and on The, Labor Day pancake breakfast drew scores of leisurely diners Monday morning at tt>s Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church. Some of those joining in the tune-raising meal are Bernice Hamp. Donna and Bill Strimback, Dick Winkler, Gary Byma. pat and Bill Wilson, and Clara French. Thursday they fed 660. The bikers are then positioned at Mackinaw City so they can walk the bridge if they so choose. There have been scientific explanations in our newspapers telling us why some trees began shedding their leaves early this season. "This Old House" magazine states that 2.688 is the number of leaves an average 40-yearold deciduous tress drops each fall. Once we begin raking a yardful of leaves it seems like more than that. A previous tillage manager had a good idea. He said that if all the trees lost their leaves at the same time, we would save a lot of hassle, which is why Lake Odessa has burning days and non-bum days each fall. Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday air the permissible days to have a leaf bonfire between noon and sundown. Brian Haskin is having new bigger and bet­ ter grain bins constructed on the former Williams farm on Musgrove Highway just west of M-66 in addition to bins already there. In a previous column it was noted that car­ pentry work was being done on the former Elfstrom building more recently used for housing Country Barbershop. Now there is signage on the EBI building across Fourth Avenue from Cart’s Supermarket announcing that on Thursday, Sept. 9, Country Barbershop will open there. Another sign indicates that office space is for rent. The building on Fourth at Tupper Lake Street, which has housed Tracey's Barber Shop, is listed for sale and the shop has been closed in recent weeks. That building has had many uses since Harold Dronenberg built it for a laudromat. It has been a video rental store and a restaurant before it became a barbershop. The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) of Ionia County will meet Thursday, Sept 16. at noon at the Commission on Aging building in Ionia. Call reservations to 374-8420. Member Larry Tjelsma. will be speaking. He is a county commissioner for four townships on the west side of the county. The Home and Garden section of the Grand Rapids Press on Sunday had an interesting story about a house with » new cedar roof done with ripples from the individually cut shingles and curved over all the edges of the roof. The con:.-actor for this unique project is Al Pandl. owrat of Cedar Roof Design of Hastings. Complete Site preparation has begun for the freight house behind thye Lake Odessa Depot. nting pony Snooping on sex Dear Annie: I have an 18-year-old daugh ler. 'Marissa.' I recently found a letter to her from her boyfriend in which he mentioned a sexual encounter they'd had. My husband and 1 would like to confront Marissa, and possibly her boyfriend, too, but the problem is the way we got our information. I picked the note out of Marissa's garbage can. My husband and I both are very concerned about Marissa having unprotected sex. but we don't want her to think we are snooping. Normally, we would never poke around in her things, but we needed to know what was going on. Marissa is very headstrong, and we want to tread carefully so we don't accidentally push them closer together. Please give us some advice. - Her Mom Dear Mom: How about discussing this with Marissa instead of 'confronting* her? You snooped. Mom. so fess up. Tell Marissa you found the note in her garbage can and apolo­ gize for reading it Now, however, you have an opportunity for an open dianmioo so you can be a source of support for her. If Marissa already is having sex, a lecture from you is not going to help. What she needs is information on birth control and bow to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. Also talk to pa about values, morals and her expecta­ tions. Many young women are more commit­ ted than their partners, and a sexual relation­ ship can turn into something quite painful if Marissa is emotionally unprepared. Tracking the troops Dear Annie: My husband is current deployed in the ILS. Air Force, and there are days when I have no idea where he is. I am writing to let you know of a program set up by the Department of Defense to help our troops call home. We ran into problems with regular prepaid calling cards, because they were not designed for use outside the United States. Either they don't work, or they cost more to use. The Department of Defense has allowed the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)ho sell prepaid calling cards that are designed for overseas use. The 550-Unit Military Exchange Prepaid Phone Card can be purchased by anyone who wishes to make a donation to an individual service member or "any soldier" at www.aafes.cocn (1-800-527-2345). Just fol­ low the icon on the right to "Help Our Troops Call Home." Please get the word out to others concerning this great way to keep in touch. Hearing the voice of your loved one helps you make it through to the next phone call. Thank you, Annie. - Proud Air Force Wife Dear Proud Wife: We are more than happy to help our deployed troops call home. Readers who don't personally know any mili­ tary personnel, but would like to donate a card, can do this as well. Thank you. For all occasions FALL CONSERVATION TOUR Full Service From Start to Finish! September 17, Friday 2004 2 MDA Pesticide Certification and 4 CCA Credits pending Sponsored by: sions at one party, especially when she is serving only drinks and munchies? Am I sup- Anything Else I Should Bring a Gift For? Dear Anything Else: It is confusing to cel­ ebrate so many disparate occasions at the same time. We recommend sending gifts in advance for the graduating child and the birthday boy (we assume these are your nephews). Mail cards to Mom and the boyfriend. Bring a small housewanning pres­ ent, and on the note, congratu­ late your sister-in-law on the newest addition to the family. We think we've covered every- Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program Natural Resources Conservation Service Barry & Thornappie Grand Conservation District Michigan State University Extension TENTATIVE AGENDA 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Clean Sweep - Crop Production Services, Woodbury (on M-66 just south of the railroad tracks). (Dispose of your unwanted pesticides!) 10: 00 -11:00 AM - Farm Tour: Soil Nitrate testing for maximum profitability and groundwater protection (road maps will be provided) - Dennis Pennington 11: 30 -12:15 PM - Farm Tour: Slow release urea compared to con­ ventional iiitrogen sources on com yield and nitrogen availability - Cary Parr and George ____________________ Silva________________________________________ 12:30 -1:15 PM - LUNCH - Charlie Harag Farm, 501 W. “-----VEnOOfllVIllw wiWy« 12:45 -1:15 PM - Spray technology and Weed identification 1:15 - 2:30 PM - Update on Farm*A*Syst and cost share prac­ tices - Kim Walton - MCST 2:30 PM - Pesticide credits & adjourn Michigan State University Extension prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on * Dear Annie: I just received an invitation from my sister-in-law for a cocktail party to celebrate her son's eighth-grade graduation, her other son's 13th birthday, her boyfriend's 43rd birthday, her mother's 78th birthday, the adoption of her new puppy and a housewarm­ ing in her new million-doUar home. Is it appropriate to celebrate so many occa­ THE BUSH YARD SIGNS ARE IN. We will be distributing them Saturday, Sept. 11, in the parking lot at MainStreet Savings Bank from noon till 3 p.m. There will also be a car wash for Bush during that same time. FREE HOT DOGS & Coke! Support your local Barry County yet to contact me to explain why he did not show. I hate lying to my son. Annie. How can someone do this to a child? My ex has never paid child support, and I have never asked him for any financial help. He always says how much he loves our son. but you'd never know it How do you explain to a child that his dad does not want to see him? -- Confused in Florida Dear Confused: Fira, have you spoken Io your ex-husband since that day? We re wor­ ried that he fell off a cliff. If. in fact, he sim­ ply neglected to show up. you have every rea­ son to be angry. Parenting is a serious respon­ sibility. and your ex is hutting his son in a way he may not be able to repair. Gabe is smart enough to figure out what's going on. You don't need to lie about his father’s whereabouts, although you should not editorialize, either. Simply say. *1 don't know why Daddy didn't show up. Perhaps you should call him.* Meanwhile, fill your son's life with ocher father figures be can rely on — grandfathers, uncles, older cousins, good 'bends. He needs to see the positive side. Shower sham? Dear Annie: Last year, my pastor's wife succumbed lo a tong battle with cancer. It was heartbreaking for the entire church family. A year later, the pastor quietly remamed. Although members of the church were aware of the wedding, we were not invited to the ceremony, which was held at the church. Only families of the bride and groom were invited, and one or two very close friends. Most church members, however, received invitations to a bridal shower. The invitation listed several bridal registries, as if this were a young couple getting married for the first time. I am bothered by the fact that I was invited to the shower but not to the wedding. My understanding is, if you don't invite someone to your wedding, you shouldn't invite that person to your shower. Am I right? — Bothered in Shreveport. La. Dear Shreveport: Yes and no. Generally, one does not invite anyone to a shower who also is not invited to the wedding - except when the wedding is so small that it does not include those outside the family. In those instances. the shower serves as a substitute reception. Please wish your pastor well. Galloping gaffe Dear Annie: This is for ’Wanting to Gallop Away in Oregon." the young horse owner who is being pressured to let her neighbor, "Carrie." ride her horses. Horses are large, powerful, unpredictable animals, and any rider can easily get hurt through a riding mishap. This forces the horse owners to accept a huge legal liability. "Wanting's" parents should contact Carrie's parents and tell them that their insurance pol­ icy does not permit them to allow non-family members to rid? ’he horses. The potential lia­ bility claims are not worth it - Neigh to Neighbors Dear Neigh: We heard from many leaders who mentioned the legal liability should Carrie be injured. We hope "Wanting” will tell her parents about your advice. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail Derelict dad Dear Annie: When my son was 2 years old. his father and I divorced. My ex-husband mar­ ried someone else and moved an hour away from me. My son. "Gabe," is now 7 and rarely sees his father. My ex your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Republican Party!!! Sincerely, Mark W. Englerth Barry County Republican Chairman Any questions, please call 269-945-8903 the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. comes by once or twice a year and phones, at best, three times a year. The day before Gabe s birthday, his fast— called and promised to take him out for pim and a movie. On his birthday. Gabe didn't want to leave the house in case Dad came. He never showed up For three days after. Gabe kept asking why his father did not pick him up. I lied and said Dad had to work late. In fact, it has been two months, and my ex has Pato tor by toe Barry Co Repubhcan Party, P.OBoa 219. HaMnpx *• ^058 mun Mima mn hmu Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. �The Hannge Banner - Thurwiy. SeptanOar g. 2004 - Page 9 Kenyon family to celebrate 150 years on ‘Scales Prairie' by Gary A. Flnkbetoer (Great-great-great grandson of Oliver Sf.ii* Kenyon) la marking the 150th anniversary of their settlement in Thornappie Township, Barry Caaaty, Kenyon descendants of the Middleville-Hastings area will have a special celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday after­ noon, Sept. 12, at the family homestead. An open invitation is extended to friends and rel­ atives of the Kenyons to join in the celebra­ tion of this milestone event. The festivities will include an old-fash­ ioned potluck meal, (bring a dish or two to entertainment; cake and beverages will be served at that time. The Kenyons have invited a couple of state legislators to attend the event The following narrative was written in pass plus your own table service and bever­ ages), a white elephant auction (participants are asked to bring an item wrapped as for man, woman, boy, or girl), live entertainment and a program on the family's heritage in the commemoration of the sesquicenlenni.il (150th) anniversary of the Kenyon family's 1854 settlement on "Scales Prairie" in Thornappie Township. Barry County. Mich. The family's original homestead is located at 12007 West Green Lake Road, three miles due west of the Village of Middleville. This farm has been in the Kenyon family for 150 years. Bill and Neva Kenyon now own the remnants of the farm (i.e. ’he house, bam, silos and outbuildings, along with two acres of land). Bill is the fifth generation family owner, being the great-great grandson of the first, Oliver Spink Kenyon. area (it is suggested that guests should bring lawn chairs as the program and entertainment are scheduled to last two hours). The potluck The account that follows was written from historical information obtained in the family's Holy Bible of Pearl Cook Kenyon, obituaries, will begin at about 1 p.m., but guests are encouraged to arrive as early as noon. For those not interested in attending the potluck, please arrive around 2:30 p.m. to sign the registration list. The special heritage program will begin at 3 p.m., followed by the newspaper accounts of golden wedding announcements and family happenings, land deeds and abstracts, and plat maps: In the year 1824, Oliver Spink Kenyon (1803-1878) and his bride Mary Clarke (1802-1872), both natives of the town of Richmond. Washington County. Rhode Island, moved to a farm in the Town of Greece. Monroe County. New York. They begated and raised six children on this farm: Samuel ClArk Kenyon (1826-1914); William James Kenyon (1827-1908); Mary Elizabeth Kenyon (1829-1904); Joseph Denison Kenyon (1831-1913); 5) Angel inc Mercy Kenyon (1832-1835); and Fiances Polly Kenyon (1834-1907). Their eldest son, Samuel Clark, married Louisa Amanda Payne (1830-1908). a native of Massena. N.Y.. a year before the family moved to Michigan. The other four surviving children were married after they came to Barry County. Michigan: William James to Eliza Ann Harper (1838-1861). the daughter of Robert and Mary (Colby) Harper. 1844 pioneer set­ tlers on "Scales' Prairie;" Mary Elizabeth to George W. Dexter (1828-1904). a pioneer fanner in Allegan County. Mich.; Joseph Denison to Mary Lucy Pauli (1836-1911). wliosc father. William W. Pauli, built the first bridge across the Thornappie River at Middleville in 1847; and Frances Polly to the Hon. Hannon Bradley (1817-1902). state rep­ resentative from Battle Creek, Mich. In the year 1853; Oliver Spink Kenyon, a resident at that time of Monroe County, New York, came to Michigan alone to examine and purchase 80 acres of land on "Scales' Prairie" in the E 1/2, SE 1/4. Section 19. Thomap/ie Township. Barry County under original U.S. government lard patent dated April 3. 1854. He also purchased an additional 90 acres in the eastern portion of the NE quarter. Section 30. Thornappie Township (located on the south side of Green Lake Road across the road from the original land patent) from John W. Annis on June 7. 1854. The Annis proper­ ty was originally a portion of a much larger acreage purchased in 1836 from the U.S. gov­ ernment by Jonathan P. Sill of Kalamazoo County. Returning to New York state briefly. Oliver and his family began making prepara­ tions to remove to the purchased lands in Michigan. In October 1854. Oliver's sons Samuel Clark Kenyon. William James Kenyon and friend James Talbott left New York slate for the purchased lands by horse-drawn wagons to make way for the family's pioneer settle­ ment Oliver S. Kenyon, wife Mary. Samuel's wife. Louisa, and Oliver and Mary's daugh­ ters Mary Elizabeth and Frances Polly, and son Joseph Denison Kenyon soon followed the sons by railroad train in November of 1854 to Galesburg, where they were met by Samuel for the final stretch of the journey by The children of Samuel Clark and Louisa Amanda (Payne) Kenyon (from left, back) Orpha Elmira Gray, Rural I. Kenyon, Mary Ida Lucy Squires, (front) Loren Manley Kenyon, Stuttey Wescott Kenyon and Clark piiver Kenyon. An aerial view of the Kenyon farm and homestead from a photo taken in 1970. The Clark Oliver and Pearl Maebell (Cook) Kenyon family in 1925 (from left, back)) Alice Margaret, Arthur E„ Ralph S., Forrest G., moth­ er Pearl and father Clark. Youngest Sidney C. is standing in the front. 40DAYSofPURPOSE wagon team. Oliver S. Kenyon and family first resided on the Annis purchase (the farm on the south side of the road) in Section 30 while clearing and building on the land purchased from the government (north side of the road) in Section 19. In 1856, Oliver, Mary, and their two daughters moved into lhe new house across the road, while son Samuel and his wife Louisa resided «jnd tqok over fanning the Annis purchase (they had been living on lhe Leonard farm one mile north of Middleville). Samuel and Louisa purchased the eastern and southern 72 acres of the Annis farm in 1858 from his parents. In 1859. Oliver conveyed 18 acres of the Annis purchase, the W fr. 1/2, NE 1/4, NE 1/4 of Section 30. to son Joseph Denison Kenyon (the 18-acre parcel was later sold to Mungerson in 1881). After the death of Oliver, the family sold the farm built on the land purchased from the government to John M. Mungerson in 1879. Gottlieb Kaechelc and James Habegger were later owners of this farm. However, the homestead on the south side of Green Lake Road, reduced to 72 acres, remained in the Samuel Clark Kenyon family. Samuel Clark Kenyon and wife Louisa Amanda Payne, the second owners of the family homestead, had six children: (1) Mary Ida Lucy married Amos W. Squires, he worked on the railroad and they lived in Baraboo, Wis... and Naperville, III. (2) Orpha Almira married Seth Gray, a banker and farmer in Caledonia. (3) Stutley W. married Euretta May Young, he was a railroad engineer who lived in Baraboo and Adams. Wis.. (4) Manley L. married Rose Conklin, they lived in Frankfort. Mich., and after her death, he lived in Flint (5) Royal I. married Princie Cook, he was a fanner and hay/grain dealer who lived first in Thornappie Township and la.’c- moved in the summer of 1919 to Missaukee County, MI. (6) Clark 0. married Princie's sister Pearl M. Cook, they were life-long fanners in Thornapple Township. In 1867. Samuel and his immediate family moved to a farm in West Point Township, Columbia County, Wis... though be remained owner of the "Scales Prairie" homestead, renting it out for a time to his brother Joseph Denison Kenyon. The rea­ son attributed for the move to Wisconsin was the widespread fever and ague (complications from malaria) experienced hi Michigan at that Samuel Clark and Louisa Amanda (Payne) Kenyon. The children of Oliver Spink and Mary (Clarke) Kenyon and their spouses (stand­ ing, from left) Mrs. S.C. (Louisa Payne) Kenyon, Mrs. WJ. (Ubbie Rowe) Kenyon, George W. Dexter, Mrs. Mary E. (Kenyon) Dexter, (seated) Samuel C. Kenyon, William J. Kenyon, Joseph D. Kenyon, Mr* Mary L (Paul) Kenyon. Missing was Mrs. Sarah Polly (Kenyon) Bradley. The photo v, as believed to be taken in 1895. time, along with the fact that wife Louisa had many relatives and friends living in the for­ mer mentioned state. Samuel sent his family by train to Prairie du Sac, Wis... while he fol­ lowed with the team of horses and wagon by way of Chicago. With the death of his father in 1878. Samuel and family settled back on the Kenyon homestead in Thornappie Township. Samuel had returned to Michigan from Wisconsin in the late winter, traveling across frozen Lake Michigan by horse-drawn sled (one of the few years that the lake was completely frozen over). Samuel's youngest son, Clark Oliver Kenyon (1872-1940) purchased the family's 72-acre homestead on "Scales Prairie" in 1897 from his father and brother Royal. In 1902, Clark married Pearl Mabelle Cook (1876-195 3), the daughter of John and Lucinda (Van Every) Cook, and had six chil­ dren born to them at ’he homestead: (1) Alice Margaret married Harold W. Grffeth. be was a nind mail carrier and owned a pony farm in Thornappie Township. See TIME TO TIME, P«a 15 NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED FY 2004-2005 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PLAN The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan win accept public comments as required by the Michigan Family Independence Agency CSBG Stale Plan on the FY 2005 proposed plan from August 20.2004 - September 10.2004. The plan tummary is as Wtows: A total of 8570,070 is planned to be utilized in Cntioun, Branch, Barry and St. Joseoh counties tor the general purposes of providing emergency services, housing and weatherization, senior and early childhood programs and services tor individuals of al ages. Persons or organizations wishing to comment on or review the proposed plan may contact our agency's office from 930 a.m. to 430 pin. Monday through Friday as fottows: Barry County Community Action Agency 2031 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-4200 Materials we available in afiemative formats by caffing (209) 965-7786 (voice) or (800) 649-3777 (TDD). These formats can bo provided if notification is given one week in advance. * 0S634S21 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONINO PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MfCteGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland wil hold a public hearing on Wednesday. September 15, 2004, at the Rutland Charier Township Hal, 2401 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 730 p.m., as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance tor toe Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe proposed hems to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: 1. Consideration of toe rezoning of land in Section 13 by TDD LLC., from the *C-4" Commercial Industrial District to the *C-2" Community Business District The subject properly is located al 1505 W. Green Street and consists of approximately 3.1 acres. Parcel No. 0613-013-027-00. 2. Site Plan Review request of Pandl Development IV, tor a property at 1500 West M 43 Highway, in Section 13. The property is currently zoned C-2. 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. You are invited to attend this hearing. If ycu are unable to attend, written comments may be sub­ mitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to toe Township Clerk at the Township Hal. 2401 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. at any time up to the date of toe hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. AH materials relating to these requests may be examined at Township Hall during normal business hours or at the public hearing. This notice is posted In compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2X3) and the Americans with DisaMtttes Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charier Township by writing or calling the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2401 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Telephone: (289) 948-21K �10 — Thursday, September 9, 2004 — The Hastings Banner Conference play underway for everyone Friday (urrrnt Krcords by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After two weeks of the high school football season, Middleville remains the only area team without a loss. Hastings and Delton Kellogg are still look­ ing for their first victory. Delton will have its work cut out for n again with a trip to Pennfield, to face the Kalamazoo Valley Association favorites in the first league game of the season. Pennfield topped Gull Lake by a point in week one. Gull Lake topped Delton on Friday night 60-0. Only three teams in lire state have given up more points through two games this season than the Delton Panthers. The Saxons boat Wyoming Park this Friday night, looking for win one. The Vikings will be looking to build some momentum after they surprised some people by knocking off Wayland in the league opener last week. Wayland is 0-2 now and has to contend with a 2-0 Middleville team in Bob White Stadium Friday night Last year's meeting between the area rivals was a defensive mas­ terpiece, but the Trojans will be looking to continue the offensive onslaught the began at Hastings last Thursday. Maple Valley will also be playing its sec­ ond conference game of the season, in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. The Lions are beaded back to the drawing board after a tough loas to league rival Olivet last Thursday. Valley travels to Morrice to attempt to get beck on track. After a week one victory, Morrice was blown out by Leslie in the SMAA opener last week 30-14. Lakewood kicks off the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season with a trip to Fowlerville Friday. The Vikings saw their new Wing-T offense stall at Belding Friday night, and will look to regain some momentum against the 2-0 Gladiators It won't be easy, as the Glad's have given up just 13 total points in their two contest* Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville We showed it to (our team) on tape. It's hard 9-2 0-2 1-1 1-1 2-0 Here's a round-up of last Friday's local gridiron action. Middleville 47, Hastings 7 In that late stages of the first quarter, there was some mumbling on the Hastings sideline Thursday night. Trojan running back Adam Loveless had just run 11 yards for s Thornappie Kellogg first down. The language was a litde more colorfill, but it amounted to "that Loveless, he's a truck." Three plays later Loveless rambled into the end zone for the third time, from 10 yards out. Il put the Trojans up 31-0 with 1:19 left in the fust quarter. They would go on to lop the Saxons in the O-K Gold opener for both teams, 47-7. Loveless only took one more hand off the rest of the night, a seven-yard plunge on the fourth play of the second quarter. From there he retired to the sidelines with a total of 13 carries for 181 yards. “He's a load for anyone to bring down." said Trojan coach Tim Penfield. “He runs hard and we like to think that we’ve got some great kids around him." The Trojan starters showed what they could do early in the game, then watched as a host of mostly second and third stringers took care of the rest TK rushed for 307 yards in the game. Jodie Scott had the next best Trojan total with 68 yards on 14 carries. Loveless put the TYojans up 6054 seconds into the game with a 41-yred TD run. The Trojans got the ball back four plays late, and Loveless took a hand-off and barreled his way 65 yards to the Saxon two. It took him two tries to make it 120 TK. “That's spending time in the weight room." said Saxon coach Kyle DeHom. “He's a kid who works hard and is a good football player. to get an idea about how good he is like that." The Trojans Josh Hilton recovered a Saxon fumble on the first play of their following drive. Trojan quarterback Chris Humphrey completed a 24-yard TD pass to David Ftnkbeiner on the very first play. Humphrey's extra-point kick made it 19-0 TK less than four minutes into the ball game. The next Saxon drive ended in an intercep­ tion by TK’s Ben Ybema. That drive ended with an 8-yard TD strike from Humphrey to tight end Jamie Sanford. Il was 25-0 TK. TK added a one-yard TD run by Scott early in the second quarter, and the extra point by Humphrey. Then Humphrey ended the first half scoring with a 27-yard field goal. The Saxons had only four yards of offense in the first half, their biggest play was a 15yard pass interference penalty against TK. The Trojan defensive charge was led by linebacker Joe Wenger, or as he was known by the end of the night "number 88. Joe Wenger, again on the tackle". He finished the evening with 11 tackles and an interception. Trojan kicker Troy Rock got to kick-off ten times in the ball game. More often than not. it was Wenger making the tackle. Rock kicked off to open the game, then kicked off to open the second half, because the mercy rule was in effect. Wenger raced down the right sideline where he met the Saxons' Brandon Johnson and promptly took the ball out of his hands and carried it 20 yards to the end zone. It was the Trojans' final score of the The Saxon offensive line tries to keep the Trojans inside as Aahdn King (3) races around the left side Thursday night on Johnson Held In Hastings. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) evening, as the bench had it's chance to show what it could do. “It's huge." said Penfield of getting his back-ups into the ball game. "Those guys go all out in practice Monday through Thursday in practice getting us ready for the game and it's nice to get them some time. It's big for the conference season, and if you have any seri­ ous injuries you need to be deep." TK finished with 404 yards of total offense. Starting QB Chris Humphrey completed all four of his passes for 68 yards and two touch­ downs. To their credit, the Saxons didn't just hang their heads. Hastings best offensive piay of the night was a 23-yard run by senior Brandon Sutfin in the middle of the fourth quarter. The run put the Saxons in position for their only score of the evening, a two-yard touch­ down run by quarterback Tyler files with 3:18 left. Johnson added the extra-point Hastings finished the n.jht with 128 yards rushing on 29 carries. Ashtin King was their leader with 10 carries for 60 yards. Cffvet 30. Mapte Vafley 12 by Joe Gambee OK. Will the feel' Maple Valley football team please stand up. In last week's 22-0 sea­ son opening victory over PewamoWestphalia, the Lions showed their tradition­ al strong defense and although the offense struggled throughout the night, you knew that it was a system that would come around. After an. it is a simple system. Run the football until the defense wean down and then ran it Lion cross country team wouldn’t mind number 7 I was ready for the fall long before I saw my first red leaves this week. I was waiting, and waiting and waiting. All of a sudden the fall sports season arrived, and I got to work. Even though I've been to three football games already, the feeling of fall didn't hit me until Tuesday afternoon. Maybe it was the sudden heat wave we had. Maybe it was because I had to get into the swing of things again. Or maybe, it was because the average margin of victory in the three football games I've seen so far was just shy of 32 points. Tuesday night, I got to see the best ball game I've seen so far this fall. Olivet's 50-46 victory over the Maple Valley varsity girls' basketbril team. I got to put in a little char­ ity work, pan-timing as a ball boy as 1 snapped pictures along the sideline of Fuller Field as the Lions fell to Olivet in soccer 6-3. I thought the Lions performed admirably in both contests, but the outcomes were bad some more. But for the second year in a row. Olivet upset the best laid plans of Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. completely dominat­ ing the Maple Valley visitors on both sides of the line of scrimmage and for the second year in a row, the Eagles came away victorious, this time with a convincing 30-12 victory. On top of last year's 24-0 drubbing at the hands of the Eagles, this is starting to get seri­ ous. Not that Olivet has not been a traditional thorn in the Lions’ paw. Consider that since 1997 Maple Valley has wen 65 times and lost only 14. In the Southern Michigan Athletic Association they have been even more domi­ nant. going 36-5. Butfour of those five losses have been to Olivet, a statistic that does not Maple Valley’s Ken Cams is dragged down by a pair of Eagles In the second half Thursday night at Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) bode well in Mittelstaedt's mind. Next year the two teams will be in separate divisions which some might look upon as good fortune, but you can bet Mittelstaedt will be disap­ pointed that this rivalry is breaking up. No team in this area has a better record than the Lions over that span, but that was little consolation to Maple Valley Thursday evening. “We just did not play very well tonight, especially on defense.” Mittelstaedt said after the game. "They were the better team tonight We were particularly bad on third down plays. They just flat out-played us." Leading the way for the Eagles was Cam Bramer. one of the most powerful running backs in recent yean. Bramer was the work­ horse for Olivet this night, carrying the ball 32 times for 172 yards and catching one pass quarterback Ben Boss. Olivet started early and stayed strong. The Eagles put the first points on the board in the first quartet On their second possession, the Eagles moved 45 yards in 10 plays with Bramer going the final two. Blake Thornton's extra point made it 7-0 Olivet with jest 13 seconds left in the quarter. Early in the second quarter. Olivet made it 14-0 oo a 55-yard drive that took just five plays. The Eagles set it up on a 25-yard pass from quarterback Jason Fox to Zane Gay and Bramer pot the finishing touches oo the drive with an eight yard scoring ran with 8:19 hft news. But it wasn’t all bad news at Maple Valley Tuesday night. I learned that the Maple Valley boys' cross country program had built itself into a team. I caught up with Akok Malek and Dustin Jones on the sidelines after the Lions' bas­ ia the half. Maple Valley finally got on the scoreboard and boosted the hopes of the Lion feithfial ketball game Jones, a senior, who was the only boy running for Maple Valley last fall (I liked to call him the lonely Lion). Jones was an all-Southern Michigan Athletic Association per­ former as a junior. He could have just worked his butt off. tried to be an all-league run­ ner again, and hoped to earn a trip to Brooklyn at the end of the year. But be wanted when Hine slipped around the left end and hit the sideline running for a 36-yard touchdown at the 4:56 mark. Though the two-point con­ version failed, things were looking up for more. Along with first year head coach Robb Rosin. Jones set his sights on recruiting enough runners, five, for Maple Valley to figure in team scoring this year. They thought the job was done at the start of the season. There were five runners on the preseason roster, but a late drop-out sent that number down to four. Senior Akok. sophomore Mike Hall, and freshman Kaleb Root were the only others Maple Valley at that point But the Eagles put the game out of reach in the third when Olivet recovered a Maple Valley fumble at the 50 and mounted a 10play drive that Bramer capped off with a twoyard touchdown, his third score of the night Down 22-6, Maple Valley was just not able to joining Jones for lhe team picture day in late August. Jones went as far as to gather his teammates together for a short-sided soccer match against the Lion varsity boys' soccer squad at the end of team picture day. If the cross country boys woo, the plan was for them to absorb one player from the soccer squad. get back into the contest. Olivet made it 30-6 with 5:27 left in the game when Karson Mesaeager bolted 41 No players were actually expected to change squads, but that was how far Jones would go to make his senior season a memorable one. Malek just smiled when 1 asked him about any new additions to the cross country team. “We have two more guys," he said. “Now we don't have to play soccer anymore." The Lions had to run their first two meets of the season with four guys. When they travel to Charlotte for an invitational this afternoon, there will be six boys decked out in yards for a touchdown and Thornton pasted to Blake Walters for the two-point conversion. Maple Valley's final score came on a fouryard keeper by quarterback ben Boss with 2:13 left in the game. One thing was evident in the game was drat Eagle running back Cam Bramer is the real deal. He accounted for half of the offense, three quarters of the team's scoring and most the Maple Valley uni's. Lion sophomore Jarrod Brooks was the early defector. His teammates said he went for one long run. and at the end of it decided against joining the team. Finally, with enough harassment from Jones and Co.. Brooks is back. A season of cross country won't hurt him when he rejoins lhe Lion track and field team in lhe spring. The sixth man. Eric Westendorp. didn't need much convincing according to Jones. He of the excitement in the come" But he wasn't completely without a sup­ porting cast In last week's opening season loss to Williamston. 28-10, starting quarter back Zane Gay did not piay well He offered to move to receiver and it was a move that just needed to be found. If there are any other guys out there in the Maple Valley school district, who aren't already on a team. I know for a fact they wouldn't mind having seven guys on the team. Congrat s Dustin, and the rest of the Lion cross country squad, now you can start working on the Maple Valley girls' team, and then the Hastings girls' team when you're through with that if you'd like. for another 11. He scored three touchdowns and was virtually unstoppable the entire Bight His effort was the main cog in an offensive machine that piled up a total at 340 yards on the ground and another 120 in the air. Maple Valley had 233 rashing yards and a meager 20 passing for a total of 255 on the night The highlight if there was one, for Maple Valley came on a 36-yard touchdown ran by Denver Hine, who finished with 95 yards in just 10 catties. Maple Valley's only other touchdown came on a four-yard ran by Maple Valley Jason Beardslee can't quite arrive in time to break up a reception by Olivet's Joey Wilson in the first half Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See FootbaN, paca 11 �Ttw Haatngs Banner - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - Page 11 Football, continued from page 10 gave the Eagles just one more explosive weapon. Ar all-staler in basketball. Gay outjumped defenders on a number of occasions, catching the ball in traffic with apparent ease. Given the fact that Olivet possesses one of the best backs in this part of the state in Bramer. a passer as accurate at Jason Fox. and an excep­ tional receiver in Gay. the Eagles should emerge as one of the premier programs by year’s end. Gull Lake 60, Delton Kellogg 0 by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern Gull Lake racked up 471 yards of total offense and held the Panthers to 103 total yards on their way to a 60-0 win at Delton on Friday Night. The Gull Lake Blue Devils kept Lhe ball on the Panther side of the field for the majority of the night, starting eight possessions in Delton territory, and Delton’s failure to sustain an offensive drive did not give the defense much time to rest Gull Lake put up 20 points in each of the first two quarters beginning with quarterback Ryan Clancy’s 35-yard touchdown run 2:15 heading into the KVA part of the schedule, saying that more team chemistry is need on a squad with little varsity experience. “We’re a young team and we’ll come together soon.” Ferris said. Delton was led on offense for the second week in a row by senior tailback Corey Latta who carried the balI 18 times for 86 yards, and again on defense by junior safety Kyle Ferris who had 14 tackles. Belding 14, Lakewood 6 The Lakewood offense couldn’t find the magic it had in the week one win over Hastings on Friday night at Belding. The Vikings amassed only 127 yards of offense :n their 14-6 loss to the Redskins. A 24-yard touchdown run by Belding’s Nick Frisbee sealed the Vikings' fate in the fourth quarter. The Viking defense came onto the field a little stunned after a long punt return by the Redskins moved the ball deep into Lakewood’s territory. With the Viking defense squeezed in. Frisbee raced around tire outside to score on the very next play. During the rest of the evening, neither offense could get much going against the opposing D. Belding rushed for just 160 yards. “We would drive it down to the 15 or 25 and into the game. Clancy would score two more times in the first half on keepers of two and four yards and then something would happen." said Viking hook up with receivers Ross Campbell on a coach Bob Veitch. ”We’d fumble or have a 10-yard touchdown pass, and another to Josh penalty. We were getting intc third-and-seven. Beeke from four yards out. or third-and-eight. rather than uiird-and-three. Gull Lake capitalized on two Delton That makes a big difference, when you're turnovers in the first half, a fumble that left fighting on third down.” Gull Lake with first-and-goal on the Delton The only two completed passes in the game 10-yard line, and an interception by Blue were by Lakewood’s Kyle Rowland. One was Devil cornerback Ben Brobel that was a 14-yard strike to Travis Willard that was returned 21 yards into the end zone, putting good for a touchdown, and pulled the Vikings Gull Lake on tup 404) at half-time. within two points at 8-6 before the half. Gull Lake would get two more scores from Belding took a 8-0 lead in the first quarter Brobel in the second half, this time on offense, oo a two-yard run by Troy Hudson, and the scoring on a 49-yard run in the third quarter ensuing two-point conversion. The Redskin and a seven-yard run in the fourth. TD came thanks to one of the few long drives Backup quarterback Tyler Segur tallied the of the evening by either team. final Gull Lake score on a 16 yard keeper with ’’We talk so much about the fourth quarter, 4:15 left on the clock. we forgot about the first quarter.” said Veitch. Panther coach Rollie Ferris hopes to tighten “After they pounded us that first drive, the up the defense and get the offense running defense held the rest of lhe night” Lakewood’s defense was led by Alan O’Donnell, who had 11 tackles, and John Everett with ten. Everett was named the Vikings’ hog of the week, both for his defen­ sive performance and his work on the offen­ sive line. Tyler Beglin led the Lakewood offense with 65 yards rushing. Jason Copelin carried the ball 34 yards for the Vikes. “We were getting beat off the ball," said Veitch. “The Belding kids came in a little more fired up than we were. If our kids con­ tinue to fight for four quarters, everything else will come into place. I felt like we did that Friday night” Summerfesfs top throwers and lifters Weightlifting Winners Bench Pro, 129- and-under I« place: Rusty Burgdorf 155 lbs. 2nd place: Josh Lemon 110 lbs. 130- ond-l59 1st place: Jake McClelland 205 lbs. 2nd place: Jordan Carley 165 lbs. The Lions' Zeke IMatand worim to deer the ball between a pM of Oftvat Meekers in Maple Vakey’s 6-3 toes Tueeday afternoon at home. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 160and-189 1st place: Paul Adrianson 330 lbs. 2nd place: Jessie Wells 150 lbs. 3rd place: Phil Englenh 100 lbs. l90-md-2l9 by BsMInmtr 1st place: Archie Leatherman 360 lbs. 2nd place: Randy Rinkowski 325 lbs 3rd place: Mark Jarvis 320 lbs. 220-and-up 1st place: Alan O'Donnell 340 lbs. 2nd place: Neil Manning 275 lbs. Dori Lift 129- andundrr 1st place: Rusty Burgdorf 265 lbs. 2nd place: Josh Lemon 210 lbs. 130- ond-l59 1st place: Jordan Carley 260 lbs. 2nd place: Pam Thomas 240 Ibbs. 190-ond-219 1st place: Eric Reid 560 lbs. (new record) 2nd place: Archie Leatherman 560 lbs 220-and-up 1st place: Neil Manning 465 lbs. Horseshoe Winners A Can 1st place: Ron Wilcox 2nd place: Curt Benedict 3rd place: Jim Burgen BOms 1st place: Bill Bosworth 2nd place: Don Mast 3rd place: Bob Onego COa 1st place: John Nichols , 2nd place: Carroll Benedict 3rd place: Paul Rajjfc „ Senior bowlers wanted for league Senior citizens 50-and-up are wanted for a Senior Citizens bowling leiqgue. The league is made up of four-person mixed teams. There is a 100-percent handi­ cap. Bowling begins at 9:15 ajn. ou Friday mornings, with this Friday kicking off the first competition. Cal Dean at (269) 945-3184. or Evie at (517) 852-9921 for more information, or just show up on Friday morning. Hastings quarterback Tyler Jiles (2) celebrates two plays too soon, as Middleville’s Josh Collier (66) and Henry Smith (62) stop Saxon running back Brandon Sutfin (42) just short of the goal line in the fourth quarter Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) verted it. xfter a Lice defender look down an Sports Editor Maple Valley vanity boys' soccer coach Josh Meersnu is sure that some day all of his hard work will pay off in some big wins. Building a program from scratch is never easy, but the Lions are getting better all the time and theircoachjnst hopes that continues. The Lions showed some of that improvement in the first half of Tuesday's 6-3 loss Io Olivet in Southern Michigan Athletic Association play. “We went into the game with three objec­ lives." said Mamma. “We had to play with heart; we had to pass well; and we had to win lhe fifty-fifty balls. I felt like we were passing well in the first half, but we weren't playing with heart and that led to us losing a lot of fifty-fifty balls to Olivet and it kind of got the best of us." Maple Valley took a 2-0 lead with 15 05 to play in the firn half, when Ron Smith sent a nice pass ahead to Robin Rzechak who Watt­ ed the ball past the Olivet keeper with his left foot. It was the second of three goals in the game by Rzechak. a German exchange student who was a late addition to the team. After Olivet answered the goat Rzechak quickly came back with his third goal by beating the Eagle keeper to a loose ball and knocking it into the net The Eagles were controlling the play for Eagle who snuck past the defense with the ball. -It was exciting. It was a fun game. I'm glad we could go back and forth goals with them.” said Meenxna. Th-11—r- iT-ti i—fr t- p-t t frn an mnsiia t together when they travel to Saranac on Monday. “We have a long week of practice strati We'll be working on winning balls in the air. and on our conditioning." said Mamma. t’ll see if we can go out there on the 13th , 1st place: Ron Wilcox & Jim Burgen 2nd place: Curt Benedict & Pete Tossava Delton running back Corrie Latta hauls in a pitch as Gull Lake defensive back Connor Clancy races in to take him down. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Eagles score final 5 goals to top Lions opportunities in the early going. Olivet soon began to capitalize. The Eagles scored two goals in the final four minutes of the tint half to tie the game at three, one on a long throw in to the far side of the Lion goal and anoJier oo a breakaway. “Sometimes, we just don’t have the experi­ ence to anticipate the play." said Meersma. The Lion defense had a tough time sticking with the Eagle forwards as the second half began. Olivet added three goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half to put the Lions away. The Eagles took a 4-3 lead on a shot that deflected past Lion keeper Dan Courneya. The next two Eagle goals came thanks to Lion penalties. The Eagles got a free kick 15 yards out, just to the right of the Lion net. and nui ft in the net With 28:15 remaining, the Eagles were awarded a penalty shot and con- Mapie Vaiey's Ryan Smith (20) looks up and prepares himself to head the ban away from an onrushing Eagle Tueeday afternoon. (Photo by Breit Bremer) Doubles teams lead Saxons to win over Wyoming Park Even with its top three players falling in three sets, the Saxon varsity girls* tennis team bested Wyoming Park on Wednesday for an O-K Gold conference win 5 to 3. At first singles Amy Ingle was downed by Sandy Tran of Wyoming Park in a tough three-set match by the scores of 3-6, 6-1,6­ 4. At second singles, Whitney Johnson also lost a close three-set match to Natalie Loye by the scores of 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2. Kayla Ellsworth, at third singles, also lost a tough three-set match to Shantae Wilson of Wyoming Park &4,3-6, 7-6(5). Anna Lawrence jumped on the winning side for the Saxons with a straight set win over Kylie Kozlowski of Park by the scores of 6-2 and 6-4 at fourth singles. The Saxon Ladies doubles team con­ trolled the court and secured the win by tak­ ing all four of their matches. At first doubles, Allison Cooney and Christy Pohja won in straight sets 6-1,6-2. The second doubles team of Nicole Novisky and Chelsie Passmore won 6-1,7­ 5. At third doubles, Courtney Barnard and Monica Treadwell gained a win by the scores of 6-1, 6-1. Hastings fourth doubles pair, Mariah Bachert and freshmen Samantha VanDemack won easily 6-0,6-0. The Saxon Lady Tennis hosted Thornappie Kellogg for the conclusion of their O-K Gold match, Sept. 2, and fell by the score of 6-2. At first singles Ingle downed Leeanne Lantinga of TK by the scores of 6-2,6-1 for one of the two Saxon points. The ocher was earned at fourth singles where Anna Lawrence topped Katie Vanderwood 6-3,6- 3. The Saxon Ladies now stand at 1-1 in conference play and 1-6 overall. They paid a visit to Holland Christian on Wednesday. In the upcoming week, the Saxons will visit Caledonia on Monday then host South Christian Wednesday. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS We are currently accepting applications to fill a po­ sition on our Service Team. This position offers com­ petitive wages and bonuses. Experience helpful but not necessary for the right individual. If you would like to join our staff, apply today at... PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE Twin—■><. 430 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS, Ml �P^a 12 - Thuredwy. September 0, 2004 - The Hastings Banner DK rdrls 2nd at Lakewood Invite Viking boys’ and girls’ earn more titles, this time at home The Lakewood boys’ and girts' cross coun­ try teams both bested all their competition at the Lakewood Invitational Wednesday after­ noon. The Viking boys were 58 points better than second place Bellevue. Lakewood had its lop five runners in the top 12 finishers overall. The Vikings finished with a team score of 35 points followed by Bellevue 93. Saranac 97. Delton Kellogg 124. Lansing Eastern 142, Grant 144, Olivet 154, Allegan 172, Central Montealm 189. and Hastings 23-1 Corey Thelen led the way fos Lakewood with a first place finish in 16:34. Casey Schrock was next in fifth place with a time of 17:46. Jesse Schrock and Jason Sterkenburg were six seconds apart in eighth and ninth places. Jesse finished in 18:07. and Sterkenburg in 18:13. The Vikings' fifth score came from Ryan Possehn in 12th place with a time of 18:25. “We ran very well. I think every runner had the best time of this season." said Lakewood boys' and girts' coach Jim Hassett Delton Kellogg was led by a 14th place fin­ ish from Andrew Ouding in 19:36. Dan Roberts was next in for the Panthers with a time of 19:24 in 21st Zachary Swank was 27tit and Justin Durbin 29th for DK. Swank finished in 19:51, and Durbin in 19:55. Dehon's fifth score was a 33rd place finish by Tom Sigler in 20:14. The Hastings boys were paced by Ryan Bosma. who was 35th in 20:18. Tyler I anrasrer finished 44th with a time of 20:40. as the next Saxon across the line, followed by teammale Jordan Kimble al number 50 in 21:16. Jesse Ellwood was 53rd overall, for Hastings, with a time of 21:27. AJ Singleterry was the team's fifth scorer in 55th place with atimeof21:46. Only seven of the girts' programs at the meet figured into the team scoring. Lakewood Lakewood s varsity boys cross country team celebrates after taking me one at me Lakewood Invitational last Wednesday. led the way with 34 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 82. Lansing Eastern 98. Central Montcalm 102. Saranac 109, Grant 134. and Bellevue 137. Lakewood's Dana Nichols was second overall in the girts' race, but first in the team scoring. Nichols crossed the line in 21:06. Allegan's Samantha Drancy was the first girt in. with a time of 20:43. Sadie Can was next for Lakewood in fourth overall with a time of 21:20. Ashley Barcroft was sixth in 21:56 Lakewood's next three girts finished 13th. 14th, rad 15th. Jessika Blackport ns lhe first of the three in with a time of 22:46. then Liz Stuart in 22:56. and Britany Raffler in 23:13. “This was the first course that 1 could gage our progress." said Hassett The first two courses were extremely slow courses. Ours is pretty average. I thought our times were excellent for this point in the season. Watching the races, we were impressive." Delton Kellogg had three medalists, Marissa Ingle. Whitney Knollenberg. and Kristen Wilfinger. Ingle was the first Panther in with a time of 22:10 in eighth place. Knollenberg finished tenth in 22:26. and Wilfinger was 11th in 22:30. Carolin Humphrey was the fourth Panther across the line, in 20th place with a time of 23:22. Nikki Bechtel was next for DK. with a 41sr place time of 26:21. Hastings' two girts, Betsy Acker and Kathlyn Rounds finished just two seconds apart. Acker was 47th in 27:28. and Rounds 48th in 27:30. Hastings competed in the O-K Gold grade level meet al Holland Christian Wednesday, and will run again this coming Wednesday at the Thornappie Kellogg Invitational. Lakewood is taking a good sized break, and won't run again until Saturday at Bath. "Many of the top are schools in our divi­ sion will be there," said Hassett. Delton didn't get the big Labor Day break. The Panthers ran at the Edwardsburg Invitational on Saturday The DK boys tied the hosts from Edwardsburg for tenth place in the 15 team meet, which juniors and seniors from fresh­ men and sophomores to make up the final score. Roberts had the best time for DK, a 19:10. for tenth in the underclassmen race. Justin Durbin was 32nd in 20:25. and Swank 35th in 20:40. In the race for upperclassmen, Sigler led Delton in 32nd at 20:16 followed by Jason Lindberg in 47th al 21:31. and John Aas in 66<h at 24:23. Coldwater won the event with 12 team points followed by Sturgis 25. Cedar Springs 30. Niles 50. Bangor 57. Hackett 75, Dowagiac 84. Plainwell 94. Allegan 119. Edwardsburg 121. Delton Kellogg 121. Paw Paw 133. Berrien Springs 180, Walervilet 209. and Howardsville 244. The Delton girts didn't tally a team score because of a lack of underdaamten. Kathryn Goy was the only Panther youngster to com­ pete. She finished 36<h in 27:56. Ingle led the Pantrier upperclassmen with a second place finish in 21:59. Wilfinger was fourth in 22:26, Knollenberg fifth in 22:26. Humphrey 19th in 24:55, Jessi Searles 34th m 27:11. Chelsea Stephens 36th in 27:30. and Bechtel 38th in 2804. Delton had its break this week. The Panthers next run Saturday at Lawton. then begin the Kalamazoo Valley Association sea­ son at Parchment oo Tuesday. Saxons get a win, Vikings a tie, against DK soccer by Brett Bremer Sporu Editor Delton Kellogg couldn't squeeze out a victory in a pair of contests against coun­ ty rivals in the past week. Hastings knocked off the Panthers in Delton 4-1 Tuesday afternoon. Neither Delton bead coach Paul Harter or Hastings head coach Brian Roderick was completely pleased with ttis team's efforts. "If we play in conference like we did last night, we will lose," said Roderick. The Saxons open conference play this afternoon at home against Middleville, then face a very tough Wyoming Park team at home on Tuesday. “Hastings is a very good team," said Harter. “We on the other hand still have some wrinkles to iron out as far as playing our game instead of being sucked into another team's strategy.” Delton took a 1-0 lead in the first half Tuesday on a goal by Kyle Wells, but Hastings was able to comeback quickly. Jacob Elliott scored the Saxon goal, on an assist from Stephen Tolger. Brian McKeough made it 2-1 Saxons before half-time by streaking down the left side of the field with the ball and then firing a shot pest the Pinther keeper. Hastings scored oo what Harter called a couple of “unfortunate miscues" by the Delton defense in the second half. Kevin Dickinson scored the Saxons' third goal on a long shot, with an assist going to McKeough. Tolger made it 4-1 Saxons by beading in a comer kick from McKeough later in the half. The two coaches had very different ideas of how the game went “I don’t think the score is an accurate depiction of the game," said Harter. “It was back and forth most of the time." Roderick was very happy with the play of Chad Girrbach, Josh Johnson, and Dickinson on the Saxon defense, but he thought his offense could have been bet­ ter. He counted 35 times where the Saxons had a solid chance to score in the game, yet they converted just four times. “We missed so many opportunities." said Roderick. “We should have scored a lot more." Delton was missing one of its top defenders for the contest, who could have helped slow down the Saxon attack. Delton senior captain Brad Goldsworthy moves the ball up the right side Thursday against Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We changed things up a little bit in lhe back, due to our all-conference defender Mario Castaneda being out for three weeks with a fractured foot. The changes worked well enough for most of the game, but we will have to do some more work on it" The Panthers have a busy weekend ahead with a "ame at Three Rivers on Saturday, then a contest at home against Lake Michigan Catholic on Monday after­ noon. With just over 12 minutes left in the first half at Delton Thursday. Lakewood goalkeeper Brad Stroner stood in his box yelling, Three. Three. Three." He was more than a little frustrated when “three". Delton Kellogg's Brandon Butzirus. got the ball soon after just inside the 18-yard line and fired a shot past the II MSCM Twill Driver Uniform Jackets Save *20.00 Choice from in stock or order before Sept. 25th and get $20.00 off reg retai price See us for available drivers and sizes (marry to choose from) All NASCAR T-Shirts Regularly Priced at $19.99 to $24.99 Now Only *13.99 SPORTING COLORS Gnat Chrirtmas Gift! 123 W. State Street, Downtown Hastings Doni watt until later, order (289) 945-4501 one today and SAVE BIGI Y Lakewood's Josh Rayner steps in front ol Delton's Chns McGee to blear trie ball down field in the second half Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking keeper. The goal gave the host Panthets a 1-0 lead in the first half, but the Vikings would battle back to force a 1-1 tie. Stroner was again at the center of the action. Viking coach Paul Gonzales likes to replace his keeper in the net and bring him out into the action when his team needs scoring help. Lakewood had success with the long ball all night, whether it was Stroner punt­ ing the ball past the Delton D. or defend­ ers and midfielders passing the ball up field to the forwards. Stroner hadn't even been out on the field two minutes, when teammate Gabe Rayner hit him with a nice through ball as he charged the Panther goal. Stroner's shot was knocked aside by the Delton keeper, but freshman forward Levi Phelps was there to blast home the rebound. "(Stroner) was our spark plug to get back into that game." said Gonzales. “ Brad has to be one of the best goalies in Clearance... All License Plates Static Cling Numbers Can and Bottle Coolers . ‘ 1 ■ II USGAP NASCAR SCf NL NOW ARRIVING WFfKLY . Delton junior Richard Court looks to dear the ball out of the Panthers'end of the fWd before Lakewood's Kyle Root can step in to take it away. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the state of Michigan.” Gonzales was happy with the play of his defenders Josh Rayner, Kyle Root, Ed Whitesei, and Andrew Dow. Harter was equally pleased with the play of his team. “We are a ball control team and we got back to that tonight," said Harter. “We had the ball and controlled-the flow of the game for easily 75-percent of the time. The only problem was the goalie for Lakewood. This young man impressed me, and as a former goalie myself, I appreciated the game he had against us.” Both teams had chances to break the tie. Delton's David Roberts had a head ball BOWLING SCORES Tkiesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 4-0; Yankee Zephyr 3­ 1; Full House 3-1; Woodmansee’s 3»l; Woodland Sales 1-3; Woodland Machine 1­ 3; TVCCU 1-3; Consumers Concrete 0-4. Men’s High Gaines - G. Heard 193; D. Blakely 200; L. Porter 189. Women’s High Gaines & Series - B. Bartimus 193-564; B. Wilkins 183; J. Clements 192. sail just over the goal, off a nice crossing pass by Butzirus. The Vikings bad the Panther keeper scrambling in from of their own net on a couple occasions as well. . “We have come to expect that Lakewood would fight to the end no mat­ ter what the situation and this time was no different," said Harter. Panthers prep for KVA with win over Colts The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team knocked off Comstock in non-league action last Wednesday 166 to 174 at Mullenhurst. Derek Caldwell led the Panthers with a 40, followed by teammate Nate Farrell with a 41, Jake Bowman a 42, and Josh Newhouse with a 43. Comstock was led by a pair of 42’s, one apiece from Ryan Schell and Rod Helion. The win was a decent way for the Panthers to get ready for their next event, the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener at Paw Paw this afternoon. After that on the Panther’s schedule is another KVA contest at Pennfield on Tuesday. �The Haeange Benner - Thuredey. Seplentoer «. 2004 - Page 13 Hole-in-one helps Saxons to 2-0 in the 0-K Gold Those looking for Saxons having success this fall need look no further than the Hastings Country Club. Hastings* varsity golf team improved to 2­ 0 in the O-K Gold last week by knocking off Wyoming Park on Wednesday, then finishing off Middleville Thursday afternoon. The Saxons contest with Middleville began the previous Wednesday, but storms forced the golfers off the course. When they came back last Thursday, the Saxons finished a 175 to 183 victory. Justin Krul and Alex McMillan led Hastings with 43’s. Andy Griggs added a 44. and Steve Peurach turned in the fourth score, a 45. The Trojans were led by two 44’s, one from Nicky Roush and one from Scott Pitsch. Reed Ebmcyer had a 47 for Middleville, and Kyle Roush and Brad Steffen each shot 48’s. The Saxons didn’t need the most exciting moment of their season so far to get past Wyoming Park last Wednesday. Hastings won 173 to 220. but they got it anyway. Pcurach stepped to the 140-yard 13th tee. and sent a shot sailing to the back of the green. The ball landed then slowly rolled back towards Peurach. and into the cup for a hole-in-one. The hole-in-one propelled Peurach to the day’s best score of 37. one-over-par Krul and Derek Thurman followed Peurach with 45's. and Griggs and McMillan each shot a 46. Wyoming Park was led by a pair of 50’s, one apiece from Bri«n Bonzheim and Brad Cheadle. The Saxons faced their toughest league test yet at Holland Christian yesterday. Saturday, they will be at Charlotte, then visit Caledonia Monday and host South Christian on Wednesday Lions comeback against Eagles, but can’t hold on for victory by Brett Bremer Justin Krul chips onto the green during Hastings first day of action against Middleville, Wednesday, Aug. 25. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Alex McMillan sends a putt rolling slowly towards the cup Aug. 25 in the first half of the action against Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trojans will host first meet Monday, with 2-1 record by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornappie Kellogg/Hastings swim coach Carl Schoessel joked on Wednesday after­ noon that this might be the perfect time for him to retire from the swimming business. Of course, he has no plans to do so anytime soon, but he was just excited that his team improved to 2-0 against conference teams with a 118-68 win over the Grand Rapid. Central/Cr iston co-op team on Tuesday night. This was only the second meet ever for the combined Trojan program, so records aren't as significant as they could be. but the Trojans set new records in nine of the twelve events. That just means that the swimmen improved nverW’filU WBPW thtTwason. butgbod things will happen if they continue to improve. Six of the new team records were good for first place finishes Tuesday. Alicia Buchanan. Sunday Matousek, Brandi Sutfin, and Chelsey Strumberger teamed up to win the 100-meter medley relay in 2:10.86. Individual team records were set by Sutfin with a time of 2:45.59 for first place in the 200-meter individual medley and with a first place time of 1:17.66 in the 100-meter butter­ fly, Strumberger with a 27.87 for first in the 50-meter freestyle and a 1:01.99 for first in the 100-meter freestyle. Matousek had a team best first place time of 1:22.54 in the 100meter breast stroke. Freshman Kelly Frame set a new team high total of 144.05 points in the diving competi- tion with her first place finish. The Trojans’ three other first place finishes came in the 100-meler backstroke and the 200-meter freestyle relay. In the 200 freestyle relay, it was Mindy Warner, Sutfin, Matousek. and Strumberger winning in 1:56.36. Buchanan took the 100 backstroke in 1:15.83. The other record setting performances for TK were second place finishes by Heidi Warner with a time of 2:31.17 in the 200meter freestyle and a time of 7:07.41 in the 500-meter freestyle. Trojans also finishing in second place were Matousek in the 100 free. Mindy Warner in the 50 free, the 200 medley relay team of Tessa Kamp. Molly Wallace. Jasmine Brown, and Mindy Warner, and the 400-merer freestyle relay team of Mindy Warner, Heidi Warner. Buchanan, and Brown. Schoessel was a little worried about how his team would perform after the Labor Day break, but the girls came through. The Trojans have a couple tough meets ahead of them. Saturday, they will be at the Grand Rapids Union Invitational, then they host their first home meet Monday night at 6 p.m. against Otsego. There aren’t any special events planned, other than what the swimmers will show in the pool. “For many, it will be the first time that they’ve seen a competitive swim meet of any kind." said Schoessel of the fans he expects to be in attendance. “Hopefully, they’ll see a lot more in the future." Sports Editor Maple Valley seniors Kortney Ewing and Amy Abbott both dropped their head into their hands for a moment, as they plopped onto the bench with their fifth foul, in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. Ewing left the game with the Lions trailing Olivet 41-37, and just under five minutes remaining. Abbott was forced to leave the floor with 22.2 seconds left, and the Lions trailing by the final margin of 50-46. Both worked exceptionally hard to help the Lions battle back from as many as 13 points out to an 11-2 lead to start the first quarter. Maple Valley didn’t have any luck breaking the Eagle press early one. The Lions had a tough time even getting the ball in bounds. “What hurt us was our inexperience," said Wilkes. “I’m playing 12 girls that really down. In between those two whistles. Maple Valley edged ahead 46-44, thanks to six points from sophomore Amy Joostbems and an assist from Joostbems to Lynzie Rigelman for two points. Olivet was able to completely shut down the Lions in the final two minutes. It didn’t help that the Lions starting center, junior Mindy Newton, fouled out as well with a minute and a half to play. “It changes a lot of things when you have two seniors foul out at the end of a ball game." said Lion coach Landon Wilkes. Ewing and Abbott had been the two players responsible for slowing down Eagle junior Chelsea Ciba most of the night, harassing her haven’t been in that situation before. It’s going to be a learning experience for us. Olivet did a great job. They knew what our strengths were and took a lot of that away ” Valley fought back to within four points. 16-12, at the end of the first, then tied the game at 16 with four quick points from Joostbems to start the second. Olivet took over in the second quarter, and built a 34-23 half-time lead, then pushed it to 36-23 at the start of the second half, before a three-pointer by Ewing slowed them down. The Lions were helped in their comeback attempt by foul trouble for the Eagle star. Ciba, and a 13 of 36 from the free throw line performance by Olivet. The Lions were 13 of 20 from the stripe. It was the Southern Michigan Athletic Association opener for the Lions, who are now 0-3 overall. League game number two for the Lions is Tuesday night at Webberville. up the floor and around the top of the key. At the end. Joostbems was chasing Ciba on D, then trying to make the plays on the other end of the floor as well. She managed to pull it off. for a while. The Lions couldn't find a way t put the ball in the bucket the last two minutes, and Joostbems was called for a charge with 133 seconds to go. "That’s something 1 have to break her from," said Wilkes. “I think she puts too much pressure on taaalf to make things hap­ pen." She did make C r.dfrtappen for most of the evening, finishing with a game high 18 points. Abbott and Ewing each finished with seven for Valley. Ciba and Ashley Oberlin led Maple Valley sophomore Amy Joostbems sails past Olivet's Alicia Bess (44) lor a Mot in the first half, as the Lions' Achtey Gonser (32) boxes out the Eagles’Karalyn Johnson (34) behind the play. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley senior Amy Abbott races up the court between a pair of Eagle defenders Tuesday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) BAppy you see my Roney heart eptembek 10“ QAAsh he* a ^appy 1 Delton having a tough time getting the ball to go down After a couple tough losses, the Delton Kellogg varsity girls' basketball team got back on track Tuesday with a 36-29 win at home over Schoolcraft. Delton still isn’t shooting the basketball the way coach Rick Williams would like, but did enough to get by the Eagles. DK missed all eight of its three-point attempts in the SEove you-uAAom NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS The Barry ComSy Soard of Commissioners is seeking an indi­ vidual who is either a school board member or an administrator from a school district located in Barry County, to serve on the Barry County Planning Commission. AppUcabons may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St, Hastings, and must be returned no later then 5CO p.m. on Monday. September 27. 2004. game. Alex Culbert and Katec Hogoboom were much better for Delton closer to the basket. Culbert was five of nine from the floor and finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Hogoboom was four of nine from the floor for eight points and added five assists. The Panthers built and eight point first quarter lead, then slowly built on it to lead 22-11 at the end cf the first half. Danielle Boyce rontributed eight points for DK. and Katie Smoczynski did the little things like grab six rebounds and dish out five assists. The Panthers arc now 2-3 on the season. Last Wednesday, the Panthers fell to Allegan 49-43 at home. Williams really stressed that his team needs to start making the shots in games that they are able to make in practice. DK was zero of five from behind the threc-point line, and hit just ten of 45 shots total all night. The Panthers hit 23 free throws to stay within reach of the Tigers in the second half. Hogoboom led DK with 13 points, thanks to 11 of 15 shooting at the charity stripe. Boyce had 11 points. Culbert had 12 rebounds. DK held a two-point lead at the end of one quarter, the trailed 20-18 at the end of the first half. Olivet with 16 points each. The Lion fans were just excited to have a hall game on their hands after Olivet jumped DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings is requesting bids for provision of trees to be planted in the street right of ways throughout the town. Specifications are available at the Office of the City CtofVTreasurer. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Ml 49068. 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Ml 49016 Q Contact Connie at: 800-348-2660 • 269-965-2000 or 231-670-1512 | Iakcshore_connie4ryahoo.com �Page 14 - Tlwreday. SepMmbar 9. 2004 - Th, Huangs Banner SEGAL NOTICES THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATWTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANT MFORMATXM WE 0BTAMW1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may bo reodndod by lhe foredoeing mortgagee. •" that evert, your tamign, If any; Ml be Umtted oofoty to the return of Bto-bid amount ten­ dered at aale, ptae IntereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Dotatat hm been made in the oondMons at a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Debri and Brindy S. Debri. hueband and wife. origi­ nal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Reigstration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 20. 2001. and recorded on December 13. 2001 in instrument 1071348, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there io daimod to bo due al the date hereof too eum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred SeventyOne And 48/IX Doftars ($108,671.48). indudtog interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given met said mortgage wH bo toredoood by a sale of mo mortgaged premieec, or some part of mem. at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on September 23. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3, and 8, Stock 72. BadoockY Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate, on Pago 25. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato of such sab. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case mo redemption period shol bo 30 days from mo dale of ouch sale. Dated: August 19,2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.583.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Reigstration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Flo 4032519F01 TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FORMATION WE OBTAIN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER B&OW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE to ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eeto may bo reodndod by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that event, your dsmign, If any; shaft be fimitod ootal/ to Ste return of the bid amount tonMORTGAGEJBALE^DetZluS^eon made in the condRtone of a mortgage made by Shawn Hotoo. a tingle man. original mortgagors),to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 26. 2003, and recorded on August 28, 2003 in instrument 1112015. in Barry County Records. Mtohigan, on which mortgage more is ctasmad to bo due hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 71/IX Dotes ($136,897.71), including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notioo ie hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hittings at 1D0 p.m.. on September 30.2004. Said premises art situated in Township of Yankae Springe, Bary County. Michigan, and are Lot 54. OLD FARM VILLAGE NO. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 6 of Pitts, Page 34. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redenvtion period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 26.2004 For more foformsbon, ptoaao cal: FC H 248.503.1300 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Argent Mortgage Company. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Ffio#03331lF01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreetoaure Sato TMS ARM FA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa aale may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John DJ4tol, Corporation, Mortgage and assigned by mesne assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp of America as assignee by an November 13,1398 in instrument 1020663, in Barry Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 13/100 Dollars ($75,703.13). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort- be torectooed by a to 1X PM, on Yankee described as: Lot No. according to mo recorded plat thereof, as recorded shaft bo 12 months from the 2004 FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA fka Washington Mutual Homo Loans. Inc fka PNC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ro «031005F01 THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. * MORTGAGE SAI E Default has been made in the oondMons of a mortgage made by Stacy L House, a widow, to Homo American Credit Inc. db/a Upland Mortgage, mortgagee, dated April 12,2003 and recorded April 30. 2003 in Instrument Number 1103157, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee tor certificate holders of Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-ABF1 Mortgage Lt /i Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-ABF 1 by assignment dated Juno 22. 2004 and recorded on June 30. 2004 in Instrument Number 1130102. Barry County Records. There te cteknod Io bo duo on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Two Hundred Two and 20/100 Doftars ($82,202.20) including interest at the rale ot 10.89% per annum. Under the power ot cole contained in the mort­ gage and too statutes of the State of Mtohigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo lorectoMd by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some p»4 of them, el pubic venue at the Berry County Courthouse In Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p m. on September 23, 2004. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described ee: Lol 5, Block 15, Of H J. Kenfteid's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the r r, .ir,» .4 pint recorueo ptat inereor The redemption period ehal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period Shan bo 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Doted: August 19. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION as Trustee for certificate holders of Boar Steams Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003ABF1 Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-ABF 1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199.1570 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condRtone of a mortgage made by Wttms G. Potter, original mortgagors). to EqulFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, doted Juno 21,2001, and recorded on July 3. 2001 in instrument 1062436. and assigned by aald Mortgagee to CMRnancito Mortgage Company, Inc. as assignee by an aetognmont dated August 31, 2001 recorded on September 19. 2001 in instrument 1086706, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum at Ono Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Ono Hundred Sixty-Five And 32/100 Dollars ($132,18632), Including interest al 8% par annum. Under toe power of stos contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ia hereby given tost said mortgage wB be torectooed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al pubic vendue, st too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on September 23,2004. Said premtooo are situated In Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing st toe Southwest comer ot toe East 1/2 at the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 29, Town 2 North. Rango 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence East 310 teat; thonce North 250 foot; thence Wool 310 loot; thonce South 250 toot to too place of beginning. l no reoempiton penou sruui oe u mooins worn the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from too date of ouch sale. Dated: August 19,2004 For more Information, ptease cal: FC M 248.583.1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CMFfoancito Mortgage Company, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte #026188F02 ommw. MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be reodndod by the foredoelng mortgagee. In theft event, your damagoe. If any, ehal be Rmitad eototytotfre return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aale, piua IntaresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the oondtttons of a mortgage made by Raymond J Gtobe «to Jeanette A Gibbe, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to National Qty Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 19. 2001, and recorded on December 21, 2001 In instrument 1071906, in Barry county records. Mtohigan, on which mortgage there ia claimed to be due at the date hereof too sum of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 64/100 Dollars ($80336.64), including interest al 6.5% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW bo toredooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al puMc venduo, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 DO PM, on October 14, 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Mtohigan. and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 2 of R J. GRANTS ADDITION to the City, kxmoriy Village of Hastings, accordtog to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 15. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600...324la. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: September 9. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 File S033635F01 STATE OF MCMQAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DocedonTe Estate RLE NO. 2004-24C7D-DE Estate of CORRINE D SHIPPS-ANDREWS. Deceased. Date of birth: 03-14-1920. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Corrino D. Shippo-Andrews, who Hvod at 2918 Beatrice Avenue, MddtevBo, Mtohigw died Juno 7. 2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Thomae H. Andrews, named personal representative or proposed personal repreoentattvo, or to beto too probate court at 220 W. Court Strem, Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namedforopoeod persona1 representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notioo. September 3,2004 Thomas H. Andrews. Jr. P-22971 250 Terrace Plaza, Poet Office Box 629 Muskegon, Ml 49443-0629 231/724-4320 Thomas H. Andrews 2918 Beatrice Avenue MkldtevBo, Ml 49333 616/795-3441 owxmmi STATE OF MCHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2004-23962-DE Estate of EDWINA FAY BOWLES. Date of birth: Juno 12.1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent EDWINA FAY BOWLES, who Mvod al 537 E. BOND STREET. CITY OF HASTINGS. Michigan died February 20. 2004. CredNors of the decedent are notified that aft claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to GLEN CHILDS, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repreaontattve, or to both the probate court. 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 48068 and too namodforopoood personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubftcatton ot thw notioo. Date: 9^04 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (268)945-9585 GLEN CHILDS 25157 L DRIVE NORTH ALBION. Ml 49224 (517) 629-4902 (9/9) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in too condRtone of a certain mortgage executed by Jacqueline R. Sparks, of 224 Maple Street. NashvBe, Mchigan 49073, Mortgagors, to too Eaton Federal Savings Bank, of Charlotte. Eaton County. Mtohigan. a cor­ poration organized under too laws of too United States, Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2003. and recorded in toe office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Mtohigan. on July 10, 2003, in Document 1108239. Pigw 1 torough 6. on wtoich Mortgage there io claimed to be duo on September 9. 2004, tor principal, interest escrow and late chargee, too sum ot Eighty Five Thousand Two Hundred Ninoty-Ntoe md 20/100 ($86^9920). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare al sums secured by said Mortgage immodtately duo and payable because of the oevorel dsfautts of too Mortgagors and no prooeedtogs at law having been inetMutod to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ot sate contained in said Mortoaoe has become oporabvo; THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tost by virtue ot the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and too statute In such owomade and provided, the sold Mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sale ot the premiaoc therein described, or oo much thereof aa may be necessary, al pubic auc­ tion to toe highest bidder, on too East steps of Circuit Coyt Buidtog at k06 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the piece of holding the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on October 14,2004, o*1 DO oYtooklocaitima in toe afternoon of sted d»/. and said premise wB be sold to pay the amouit then duo on said Mortgage, together with Rvo and threo-quertere (5.75%) percent per tetoum WoroaL legal Soota, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may bo pted by the undersigned Mortgagee which it doomed neceasary to pay to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage aa toriows,kbwt: The East 771/2 teat of Lots 74 and 75 except toe South 50 foot of too East 77 1/2 toot ot said Lot 75. in too VMtego of NashvBe. accordtog to the record­ ed pfot thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ot Ptate. Pago 10. VMtage ot NashvBe, County of Barry, State of Mtohigan. Commonly known aa: 224 Maple Street.NashvBe, Michigan 49073. The redemption period wB bo six (6) months from too time ot such sale. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Fodorafty Chartered Savings Bank 238 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Ml 48813 Doted: September 9, 2004 (10/7) THB FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTKG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON OBTAB4ED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in too condfiions of a mortgage made by Scott Wfiaon and Catoy Wlaon. Husband and Wife, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. A Corporation, mortgagee, dated Januaty 30. 2003 and recorded February 28,2003 In inttrumera Number 1088618. Barry County Records. Said mortgage ia now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa trustee ot Amoriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Serios 2003-3 Under too Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated aa of March 1, 2003, wfthout recourse, by assignment submitted to and recorded by toe Barry County Rogiator of Deeds. There ie claimed to bo duo on such mortgacr too sum ot Two Hundred Four Thousand Sv on Hundred Fifty-Eight and 84/100 Dofiare ($204,758.84) indudire interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. Under too power of eate contained in the mort­ gage and too statutes of toe State of Mtohigan. notice la hereby gfeon tool the mortgage wB bo torectooed by a eate of the mortgaged premieos, or come part of them, st pubfic venue at toe Berry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mtohigcn at 1 DO p.m. on October 7. 2004. The premtooo are located in the Townchip of Thornappie Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 Thornappie Bond Estate ae recowteiLin Lfoer 6 of plats, on page 35 of Barry county records. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months bom the date of such eate, unteas too property is dotermineo aoanooneo m accoroance wnn mvla §600.324ia. in whiuh caso the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the dote of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mortgagee can reocind too sate in foe event a 3rd party buys the property and there ie a skrajRaneoue reeokHlon wtth the borrower, to toot event, your damages, V any, are ftmited aotefy to toe return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: September 9.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, its trustee of Amoriquest Mortgage Securities, toe., Asset-Backed Psss Through CertRicates Sartos 2003-3 Under toe Pooftng and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1. 2003, without recourse.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rio No. 214.1335 "»«>> PUB: m30 WEOBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PURPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte seta may bo the condRtone of a mortgege mads by Richard L Avery and Ange Avery, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Etoarc.tic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, datec* December 17. 2001, and recorded on January 4, 2002 to instru­ ment 1072419, to Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there to ctabnod to be duo at the dato hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Ono Hundred Ninety-Eight And 64/100 Doftara ($120,198.64), todudtog totereot at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notioo is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of ttwm, at cubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in I losings al IDO PM, on Seotembor 30. 2004. Said promtoes are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Mtohigan. and are described aa: A Parcel of land lying to the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4. of Section 21. Town 1 North, Rango 7 Wool described as: Bogtoning at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thonce Westerty tor 220 Feet; thence Southeriy 198 Feet; thence Easterly 220 Feet; thonce Northorty 198 Foot to the point of bogtontog. Barry County Records. The redemption period ehal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 8003241a. to which caso the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 26.2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC J 248.583.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Toiegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #033019F01 «««’» FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm te a debt ooHectar attempting to col­ lect a BsbL Any Inlornwtton obtained *M ba ueed for Bite purpoea. If you are In the HHHtery, pteeee contact our office at the number Hated balerit_ MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR hoe been made to the condRtone of a certain mortgage made by: Andy Etts, a single man to HamAon Mortgage Company, An Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 30,2003 end recorded October 7.2003 to Instrument # 1115130, Berry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there Ie ctoknod to bo due al the date hereof toe sum of Ntooty-Ntoe Thousand Five Hundred Three Dolero and FortySix Cents ($99,503.48) todudtog interest 9.7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nottoo is hereby given that said mortgage wb bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtooe, or some part of them, at puMc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Mi al 1D0PM. on Thursday. October 7, 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Hope, Barry Cou^y. Michigan, and are described ae: Commencing at the Northwest comer d the East 24 1/2 acres of the North 80 acres of the Northwest IM of Section 2B. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. Hope Townehip. Barry County, Michigan, and running thonce East 418 feet along too North Ine of said Section 28 tor the true piece of beginning; thonce East 660 foot more or lees to toe North 1M poet of said Section; toenoe South 990 foot more or tecs along the North and South 1M Ine of said Section to the South fine of said North 60 acres; thonoo West 660 foot more or lees along said South line to a point distant East 24 1/2 acres of the North 60 acres of the Northwest 1M of Section 28; thonoo North 990 fool more or toss to the piece of begin­ ning. The redemption period shaft be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo X days from toe date of such sale Dated: SEPTEMBER 1. 2004 Hamilton Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequtndre Rd. Ste 810 Starting Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our File No 04-27347 PUB 9/9-9/30 Nebco Ot Mortaago rorertoaure Sate TH IS ARM IS A DEBT C OLLE C TOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE... PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the cuikdMionc of a mortgage made by John W. Hook, an unmarried man, aA/a John Hook, originai mortgegorfs), to Mortgage Eiectrorvc RogislraHon Systems, toe.. Mortgsgse. dated December 13. 2002. and recorded on December 27, 2002 to instrument 1094540. to Barry County Records. Michigan, on whkto mortgage there io cteknod to be duo at too dote hereof toe sum of Ons Hundred Thirty Thousand EightyJBne And 61/IX Dotes ($1X,069.61), including interest st 6% psr annum Undsr the power of sate containsd to said mort­ gage and toe statute in such caeo made and pro­ vided, notice d hereby given tool said mortgage taft bo torectooed by a aate of too mortgaged premiaoc. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM, on October 14, 2004. Said premioes are situated in Townehip of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are doecribed aa: A parcel of land to too Northeast IM of Sodton 22. Town 2 North. Range 9 Wool, doecribed as: Commencing at the South IM poet of Section 22. Town 2 North, Range 9 Wool Hope Township, Barry County. Mtohigan, thence North X ctegreoc 54 minutes 43 seconds Woe! along too North and South 1/4 Ine of said Section 22 a dtetanoo of 2944.93 foot toenoe Eact 1X.18 foot; toenoe North 77 degrees 43 minutes X seconds East 554.X foot to the true point of beginning; thonce North 75 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds East 246.X test to too West Ine of WNters Drive to the Plot of‘WMhor PtaT, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plate, on Page 1; toenoe South X degrees 29 minutes X seconds East along said West bw X 73 tost; thonoo Souto 13 degrees 24 minutes X seconds East along said Wset Ins 1X57 toot; toenoe Souto 75 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds West 237.45 foot; thence North 14 degrees 52 minutes 28 seconds Vtoot 2X.X test to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 montoe from the date of ouch sate, unless determined ata«»donod to accordance wtth MCLA 8X5241 a. in which case the redemption period ahsl bo X days from toe date of such sate Doted: September 9. 2004 For more information, please cel: FC R 248.583.13X Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regictralion Systems. Inc. 3MX Holograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 480255822 Rto #O32923FO1 w««wr AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE Al TEMPIBIG TO COLLECT A DCBT AND ANY BF0RMAT10N0BTMNED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PORT USE. MOTFY US TA THE NUMB0I BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft having boon made in toe terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by KeWt L. Edigor and Doreona M ENgor, nusoano ano wnre. iwongager o, io n ■—omr Credfi, LLC, Mortgagee, dated too 18to of October. 2X1 and recorded in the office ot too Rogiator of Deeds, for Ths County of Barry and State of Michigan, on toe 30to day of October, 2001 to instrument #1068957 of Barry County Rocortte, on which mortgage there ia claimed to bo due. M the date of tois nottoo. too sum of Ono Hundred TWonty Four Thousand Ttao Hundred Eight and 59/IX ($124,208.59). and no aul or proceodtog at tear or to equity having boon Inottuted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any part tooreof. Now. therefore, by virtue ot the power of sale contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of too State of Michigan to such case made and provided, nottoo io hereby given that on too 30to day of September. 2004 al 1X o’clock p.m. Local tkno, aaid mortgage wB bo torectooed by a eal« at pubic auetton, to toe higheal bidder, at toe Barry County Courthoueo to Hastings, (that befog too buftdtog where too Circuit Court lor the County of Barry ia hold), of too prem­ ioes doecribed in said mortgage, or oo much toore­ of as may bo no co scary to pay too amount duo, of the premtees doecribed in caid mortgage, or oo much thereof as may be nooeoaary to pay too amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, wito interest thereon at 8.302% per annum and al lagai costs, charges, and exponees, mdudfog the attor­ ney tees alowed by tew. and atoo any aum or auma which may bo paid by too undereignod. nsceosery to protect Its foterect to the premtooe. Which eakf premtooo are doecribed aa fdowe: Al that certton piece or parcel of land situated to toe Townehip of Orengevtoe. County of Barry. State of Michigan and doecribed aa iolows, to wtt: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT’A’ PARCEL D COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1M POST OF SECTION 29. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH X DEGREES X’ WEST. 546.a FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 29. THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 18* 45* WEST. 435.84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33“ EAST, 5654 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH M DEGREES 21’ 33“ EAST. 302.52 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 02* 33‘ WEST. 335.X FEET THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 36' OT WEST. 52.81 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 1X.01 FEET ALONG SAID CEN1ERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 476.71 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES X’ 20“ WEST. 138.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33“ WEST. 110.04 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 02* 33“ EAST. 299 97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY X FEET THEREOF FOR LEWIS ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASE­ MENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OR RECORD Said property includes 2X1 Champion Enterprises manufactured home: serial #540293702975A/B During too six (6) months knmsdtatefy fofiowtog the sate, too property may be redeemed, exoopt that in the event that the property te determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6X.3241a. toe property may be redeemed during X days immedi­ ately foHowmg the sate Dated: 9/2/04 GreenPomt Credit. LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. P C Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for GreenPotnt Credit, LLC 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 __ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 2004 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm is a debt coflackx attempting to collect a data Any information obtained wift ba used lor this purpose. N you ara in the MHary, please con­ tact our office at the number Med below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Charles Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband and wife to WMC Mortgage Corp.. A California Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2002 and recorded Amust 13, 2002 in Document No. 10865.>3 Barry County Records. Mtohigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, by assignment recorded January 6. 2004 in Document No. 1120281. on which mortgage there ie claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Ninety-Six Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Sixty-F.ight Cents ($86,028.88) todudtog Merest 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sals contained to said mort­ gage and •» statute to such case made and pro­ vided, nottoo is hereby given that said mortgage w* bo torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at potato venue, al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml at 1.00PM. on Thursday. September 30,2004. Said premises are situated to Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 28, Town 3 North. Rango 7 West; thence North 20 rode; thence East 18 rode; thence South 20 rods; thonce West 16 rods to piece of beginning. Commonly known as 9507 Brumm River Road. Nashvtite Ml 49073 The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from too date of such sate, untees determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. to which caso the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: AUGUST 20,2004 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee Asaignoe of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Doqutodro Rd. Ste 810 Storting Heights, Mi 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-27100 Pub: 8/26 - 9/23 jmori rcrwctoeure reooce - Dairy ixxeny PETER IL SCHNEK3ERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.O, IS ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WWX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 618-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to toe oondMons of a mortgage mode by: CHRISTO­ PHER T. WASHBURN told MARIAN E. WASH­ BURN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated January 12. 2000, and recorded on January 25, 2000, to instrument number 1040548, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there te. claimed to be duo at toe dato hereof toe sum of EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($82,145.12), todudtog Merest al 8.0% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and provraeo. nouce is nereoy given tnat son mongage ws bo torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, to public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Mtohigan. al 130 o'clock pin., on September 16,2004. Said premises vo situated to TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Mtohigan, and are doecribed as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 42 ROOS PLUS 100 FEET. SOUTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28. THENCE WEST 202 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 110 1/2 FEET. THENCE EAST 202 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. TAX PARCEL ID408-003-028-055-00. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from too dato of such sate inioss determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. to which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from too dato ot such sate. Dated: August 13.2004 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hftte, Mtohigan 48334 iwuc* vr mortage sere THta RRM B A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY KFURMAnON WE OBTABi WRX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo raKmon uy me rorwccomng m that event, your damages, N any, ehal be totalad ootety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, pluo Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default hae been made to the oondMons of a mortgage made by Daniel T. Rayos, a single man and Eftzabeto A Doss, a sto­ gie woman and Laurite P. Chmtetowski, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 24.1999, and recorded on Juno 10,1999 to Instrument 1030941, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source Ono Mortgage Corporation as aoslgnss by an assign­ ment doted May 24, 1999 recorded on Juno 10, 1999 to tosvument 1030942. to Barry county recoros. Micmgcn. on wnicn mongage mere is cteknod to bo duv at the date hereof too sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Forty-Throe And 13/100 Doftars ($78,043.13), todudtog Merest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such caso made and pro­ vided, ncxico is hereby given that said mortgage will bo forodosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM. on October 14.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64, Vfttege of Orangevtite Plat, according to too recorded plat thereof to Ubor 1 of Plats, Pago 14. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which erase the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 9. 2004 For more information, please col: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CttiMortgage. Inc. successor by merger to Source Ono Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #032461F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Thte firm te a debt cotisrtor attempting to col­ lect a data, and any information obtained wiU bo uood for that purpose. Default has occurred to a mortgage made by Cartons R. Stratey, a stogie woman. 833 E. Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan, to U.S.DA, Rural Development. 3001 Cooiidgo Road. East Lansing. Michigan, dated January 15.1999 and recorded on January '9. 1999 to Document #1023844. Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part ol the debt, which is now $91,269.71 The mortgage wtil bo foreclosed by a sale of the property, at pubtic auction to the highest bidder on Thursday, October 14,2004 at 130 p.m local time, to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings Michigan. The property wH bo sold to pay too amount toon due on too mortgage, together with toterost at 6.125 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney toes, and ateo any taxes and insur­ ance that the mortgage hokter pays before too sate. The property is located to City of Hastings, Barry County. State of Michigan, and is described to toe mortgage as: Lot 7, except toe West 10 toot, also Lot 8. to block 12 of HJ. Kanfiakfs Addition to the Qty. for­ merly Wage. of Hastings, aococJng to toe record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plots on Pago 9. ateo a fractional lol North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on too North fine ot Lot 7 that la East 10 toot from too Northwest comer of Lot 7, thence Northerly along toe extension of the West property tins to the Right of Way of State Street, toenoe Southeasterly along the Right of Way of State Street to a point where too North fine of Lot 7 intersects with the Right of Way ol State Street, tnonoo west to me ptace or oogmrvng, ano a owsc lol East of Lot 8 described as commencing al toe Southeast comer of Lot 8. thonce Easterly along too Right of Way of Bond Street to too Westerly edge of too Right of Way of State Street; thonce Northwesterly along toe Right of Way of State Street to too Northeasterly comer of Lot 8. thonce South to too piece of beginning. The redemption period wift be six months from toe date of sale, but tithe property ie abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, too redemption period wift be 30 days. Dated: August 26. 2004 Kirk C. Eftsworth (P39700) Attorney tor Mortgage Hokter 2920 Blueberry PL Saginaw, Mtohigan 48603 (939) 790-0994 8/26, 9/2. 9/9^9/16 THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEHFTRG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY RFORM/.TKJN OBTARED WHX BE U8B) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Becky L Jungles, an unmarried woman, to America's Moneytine, Inc., mortgagee, dated November 24,1998 and recorded December 3, 1998 in Instrument Number 1021731, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now h*£1 by Chase Bank of Texas, NX fka Texas Commerce Bank NX. as Custodian by assignment dated November 24. 1998 and recorded on December 3. 1998 in Instrument Number 1021732 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage too sum of One Hundred Rfty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine od 53/100 Doftars ($152,399.53) including interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum. Under too power ol sate contained in lhe mort­ gage and the statutes of ths State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage wB be forodosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of toem. at public venue st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 130 p.m. on September X, 2004. The premises are located in the Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are doecribed as: The East 415 test of the West 715 test of that part of too East half of the Southwest quarter of Section 32, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, tying North of the Michigan Central Railroad right of way and South of toe centerline of Irving Road The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from too dote of such sate, unless too property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 1600.3241a. In which case too redemption period shaft bo X days from too date of toe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mortgagee can rescind too sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. In that event, your damages. If any, are fimfted eotefy to toe return of too bid amount ten­ dered at sate. Dated: August 26.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Uank of Texas. NX fka Texas Commerce Bank NX, as Custodian , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 2443819 Notice Of Mortgage Forwcfoeure Bate TH® RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eetemey bo roodndod by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, M any, ahall bo totatod ootofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered oleate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. VandertH, a married man and Moussa Vanderti. Ns wife, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2001. as evidenced by Claim Of interest recorded on January 13, 2003 in instrument 1095359. in Berry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dete hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-One And 39/100 Dollars ($130,851.39), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wift bo torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings aC 130 PM, or. October 14, 2004. Said premises are situated m Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of Lot 40 of Lakeside Subdivision, recording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plate on Page 55, described as follows: Beginning at toe Northeast comer of said Lot 40; thence Southwesterly along North line of said Lot 100 test; thence Southeasterly paraHe: wfththeEastfineofsaidLtatotoe South line of said lof; thence East to the Soutwaat comer of said tot; thence Northwesterly along East fine of said tot to place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe dato of such sate, unless determined abendoned in accordance wtih MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ehal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 9. 2004 For more information, pteese cal: FC C 248.593.1X1 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #008121F02 TIME TO TIME, contined from page 9 (2) Arthui E. married Angeline H. Williams, he owned and operated Central Garage, a Pontiac GMC dealership in Middleville from 1931 to 1987 (3) Ralph S. married first Isla B Vanderveen, he later took over the family farm. (4) Forrest G. married first Hazel Buckingham, he was a hotel/motel manager in Battle Creek, Houston and Florida. (5) Roscoe W. died as an infant. (6) Sidney C. married Maxine P. Morgan, he owned and operated a bakery in Charlotte. MI. In 1927, Clark and Pearl moved to the Harwood Lake farm on Jackson Road in Section 29 purchased from Bostwick, while second son Ralph became the owner and farmer of the family's 72-acre homestead. Ralph S. Kenyon (1906-1994) and his wife Isla Blanche Vanderveen (1903-1966) had one daughter. Janet, bom at the homestead, who died in infancy. However, they also raised Ralph's first cousin Neal H. Cook (1930-1989), who with his wife Marian (nee Marble), were the owners and restorers of his­ toric Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township. Ralph expanded his farm acreage considerably, at one time farming around 1,000 acres on "Scales Prairie." During the 1940s and '50s, be went into partnership with Carl Marble (Neal's father-in-law), and they fanned a combined 400 acres and milked 200 cows. After this partnership dissolved. Ralph continued fanning the family homestead and nearby acreage while also trading in horses. in the spnng of 1968, Ralph received a severe injury from a serious farm accident. While he was recovering from surgery, a number of Ralph's friends and neighbors planted his 100 acres of corn (from an article that appeared in the Sun and News dated May 16, 1968). Complications resulting from the injury forced Ralph to retire from farming during the mid-1970s. With no one in the family interested in farming, he sold 70 acres of the homestead, plus other acreage, to Bruinsma Fanns in December 1985. After he passed away, Ralph left what remained of the family homestead (Le., the old house, bam. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm te a debt coHaclor attempting to coltect a data. Any InfonMtton obtained wM bo uood for this purpose. V you are In the MHtary, ptaaeo contact our office at the num­ ber tistad below. MORTGAGE S ALE - Def sue has been made tn the conditions ot a certain motqage made by: Jennette A Kruger, to Amoriquost Mortgage Company. A Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 18. 2003 and recorded March 25. 2003 in Instrurwnt # 1100693, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is cteknod to be duo al the Rte here tit too aumofOw Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Elevon Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($105,611.52) includ­ ing interest 7.99% per annum. unoer tne power oi sate cornaineo m sao mon­ gage and too statute ki such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM bo torectooed by a sate of too mortgaged promteos, or some part ol them, at pubtic venue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 130PM. on Thursday, September 16,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Woodtend, Barry County, Michigan, and are doecribed as Commencing on the East fine al Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, at the Southeast cor­ ner of the North X Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16; Thonoo North 168.6 Foot; Thonce West 236 Peet; Thence South 168.6 Foot; Thonce East 236 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Commonly known a- 353 North Main Street, Woodtend Ml 48897 The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in wnicn case me reoompoon penoo snas oo oays from the date of such sate. Dated: AUGUST 12.2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. M150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Heights, Ml 48310 ommwo (586)303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-26773 Pub:8/19-9/9 silos, outbuildings, and two acres of land) to his nephew, William ’Bill" E Kenyon, the middle son of Arthur E and Angeline ’Ann’ Kenyon. Bill and his wife Neva (nee Bryans) moved from the Vnlage of Middleville to the homestead in 2003. and have recently built a new house and made improvements on the property. The early Kenyons of ’Scales Prainc’ were devoted members of the First Baptist Church of Middleville (where Samuel served as a trustee), their children attended the Prairie (District No. 3) School in Thornappie Township (Samuel served as the school's director from 1859 to 1862). and they are buried in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Although the Kenyons were not the first or last family to settle on "Scales Prairie." they have the unique distinction of having made the longest continuous settlement oh the "Prairie." Five generations of Kenyons (i.e„ Oliver S.. Samuel C.. Oark 0., Ralph S., and tie present owners. Bill and Neva) have thus owned the family homestead in Section 30 ever since the family first came to the area in November 1854. While other pioneer families have come and gone, only the Kenyons can claim a permanent settlement on "Scales Prairie" in Thornappie Township from pio­ neer days to the present. During Middleville's Heritage Day Celebration Saturday. Sept. 11. the children of Arthur E and Angeline Kenyon (Le.. Charlotte Finkbeiner, Robert Kenyon. William Kenyon, and Rodney Kenyon) will serve as grand marshals for the morning parade, while family memorabilia will be on display at the Thornapple Heritage Association's booth in the afternoon. A 270-page genealogy book on the ances­ tors and descendants of Oliver Spink and Mary (Clarke) Kenyon, complete with pic­ tures. biographical sketches, charts, outlines and maps, has recently been compiled and is being printed. For more information about the Kenyons' sesquicentennial celebration, please call either Rod Kenyon ai (269) 795-3606 or Charlotte Finkbeiner at (269) 795-3085. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST PRODUCT RATE POINTS APR 30 Year Fixed 30 Yew Fawd -Biweekly srs 000 000 000 5.934 6044 5 703 5J1B 5.34S 5464 4 909 7411 6363 20 Year Fixed 20 Yew Fixed-Biweekly IS Year Fixed IS Year Fixed - Biweekly 7YcwBe»oca 3 Year ARM (Year ARM 6000 5.625 5750 5.250 5J75 4.175 5J75 4500 0.00 000 000 000 000 0.00 Call Karla for Your Free Pre~Approval Today! 269-945-2401 Al imm teMm at of SlteOOOarfaaMom. Awl Firr—tt Ram (AHI) SmM «■ ■ Im aamat of 0»a4 ha-d an JaOawfcty Rywmuaf J59154. JO yr Hud I35IO4 IJjcfaaRtaaadaaiaOammiyFaywaaBarnaJM. IS )a Riad bmeaMy baaad aa 345Rd) >«T»m af $405M 7yt bnOoonhwdaaMaaaNy payammaTSSHZI wMbMpaymaofSMJMJn 3 yr ARM b-adon MOa—my yeyaw <rft559*l far Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission would like to hear from the citizens regarding the limited sight distance at the intersec­ tion of Kane Road and Cressey Road. Potential improvements include grading Cressey Road to provide adequate sight vision, relocating Kane Road to fine up with Kane Road to the North, or dosing Kane Road at Cressey Road and only allowing access via M-89. The pubic hearing will be held at Prafrtevifte Township Hall located at 10115 S. Norris Road. Prafrtevifte. Michigan, at 730 p.m. on September 14. 2004. If you need additional infor­ mation contact the Barry County Road Commission at 269-945­ 3449. 0S8345H PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLAMNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MCMGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing wift be held by the Prafrtevflte township Planning Commteaion on Wednesday. September 15. 2004, at 730 p.m. at the Prafrtovflte Township Haft. 10115 S. Norrie Rd . within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hem(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include. In brief, the foftowing: 1) Appticwit Larry Ricco ol 11311 Sunfish Drive. Delton. Ml 49046, parcel #12-012-005-07. The appficant is requesting a Home Occupancy permit tor the purpose of operating a Custom Woodworking Shop, operated by owner only, with no Employees This property in question te zoned "RZ Single Family-Medium Density. Residential Dtstnct 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for tote meeting. Al intereeted persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on thte special land use permit applications al the address below Prairievftte Township wiU provide necessary auxAary aids and services such as signers tor toe hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being conskterud at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prafrievftle Township Clerk. Individuate with dteabteties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Pramevfle Township Cterk. 0S63481 rrainevuie iownsnip rianning uoronussiofi Mark A. Doctor. Supervisor -t-1--- CM- •r---- *-« *C-M rrainevitie lownsntp nan 10115 8. Norrie Road Defton, Ml 49046 �Page 16 - Thursday. September 9. 2004 - The Hastings Banner COURTNEWS $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell' (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800, sell $325. (517)204-0600________________ AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chain, in excellent condition. $500 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 cases, $500. CaU (269)945­ 9340. _______ FOR SALE: Nascar die cast can. If interested, call (269)948-2473. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, 54,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor; 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE: FMC 10U gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. DAYCARE OPENINGS for 1st & 2nd shift. Just 5 miles north of Hastings by Airport Rd. A State Rd. Mention this ad and receive an incentive. Cal! (269)945-9612. License IDF080263555. 2 BEDROOM, quiet neigh­ borhood, fenced in back yard Delton schools, $700 + FOR RENT: Nice one bed­ room house in Hastings. New carpet, new paint, new furnace, $500 a month, se­ curity deposit (269)945-9461 HOME FOR RENT: 2 bed­ room in country setting be­ tween Hastings and Nash­ ville. A very private lot with access to Thornappie Lake. $550 per month plus security deposit, for appointment, caU (517)852-1514. ONE SINGLE SLEEPING room with laundry A kitch­ en privileges, walking dis­ tance from hospital, schools A town. (269)9454478 leave message. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 777 INDIAN HILLS: Hast­ ings - 2 family sale. Thurs. A Fri„ 9/16 A 9/17,830am-? GARAGE SALE/BAKE SALE A YOUTH CAR WASH! September 11th 8am-5pm at Middleville Wesleyan Church, 1664 N. M-37 Hwy. GARAGE SALE: Thursday, Friday A Saturday, Septem­ ber 9th 10th & 11th 8am6pm. 3 Miles South of Dow­ ling at 12359 S. M-37 High­ way - 3 families. Furniture A household, clothing, tools, humpbacked trunk and much miscellaneous. Priced to sell. HASTINGS ELKS LODGE: 102 E. Woodlawn. SaL, Sep­ tember 11th 9am-4ptn. Cleaning out back room everything must go! ADMITTING/PATIENT REGISTRATION: to $14/hr. ♦ benefits! General office duties, (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. AIRPORT SERVICES: to $17/hr. + benefits! Good people skills! Public services, trainees - all shifts. Excellent benefit package!! 517-886­ 5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB. BEER/BEVERAGE DIST: to $17/hr. + benefits! Local, training now, 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. ML BBB. BEVERAGE DISTRIBU­ TION CENTER looking for loader/local delivery/ship­ ping clerks, to $17/hr. Train­ ing ASAP, 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. ML BBB. BREAD ROUTE. to $700/wk. No CDL required. Local route, full benefits plus 40 IK. Training, 517-886­ 5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Ml. BBB. BUILDING MAINTENANCE/SUPERVISOR: to $45,000/yr. plus! General trades/entry. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee.__________________ CABLE INSTALLERS/ TRAINEES: to $22/hr. In home hook-up, Co. auto to advances! Full med/dent, 401K. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB CARPENTERS/LABORERS APPRENTICESHIPS (some union)! To $25/hr. Many permanent Trainees, local, 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Mem­ ber of W. MI. BBB. CONSTRUCTION/LABORERS/MAINTENANCE: to $800/wk. Many types, skilled/entry, yearly or sum­ mer world Busy Co.«, 517­ 886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB. CONSTRUCnON/LABORERS: to $20/hr. Many types! Commercial/residen­ tial, start now. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. CUSTOMER SERVICE (PACKAGING CORP): to $1750/hr. full health/dent, 401K pkg! Various depart­ ment training. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Mi. BBB. DESSERT LOCAL DRIV­ ER: to $800/wk. + benefits. 4C1K Plan (city route). Need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. DISPLAY MERCHANDIS­ ER: set up products for sales in stores. To $15/hr. will train, local areas, 517-886­ 5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB. DRIVERS: OTR. dry van, home weekends! 50cpm max, no touch freight great benefit package, 401K. Transway, Inc 800-632-5300 ext. 3624. LINE ASSEMBLY/INSPECTOR: TO $15/hr. + full ben­ efits! All shifts needed, per­ manent Advancement op­ portunities, 517-866-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Ml. BBB. OFFICER/FIELD INVESTI­ GATIVE SEWICES/UNDERCOVER: to $40k/yr. Large Co., many* locations, training now! 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Ml. BBB. LARGE TICKET SALES. Join Michigan's fastest grow­ ing modular builder. We seek aggressive, experi­ enced, successful retail sales professionals who desire to excel with a winning team! We offer paid training, 401k, benefits, multiple vaca­ tion incentives, cash bonus­ es, plus beat the best pay plan in our industry. First year earnings $50,000 plus. If qualified fax to Emilv at our home office (616)837-6375, email to eatkinsor»*hnapleisland.net or mail to P.O. Box 79, Coopersville, Ml, 49404. SALES (CORPORATE BEV. CO.) To 65K ♦ benefits, re­ tirement package - local ex­ isting accts. Co. vehicle. 517­ 886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. ML BBB. SATELUTE/CABLE INSTALLER/HELPER. to $1,000/wk. Advancement! Training! Need many, (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. SECRETARY (CONST. CO.) To $14/hr. Answer phones & take appts. Good people skills, sm. office, will train friendly person. 517­ 886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB TEACHER/YOUTH AIDE/ ASST to $U42/hr. + bene­ fits! Bern dt family guidance counseling asst. Many train, non/degreed. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB. TRUCK LOADER/FORKUFT DRIVER: to $14/hr. ♦ benefits! (Major distributor) ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. VET ASSIST/KENNEL CARE: to $1250/hr. Must love cats/dogs, training now. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Ml. BBB. VET ASSIST/TECH AS­ SIST. - to $14/hr. PT or FT! Learning new tech duties A procedures. . 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. ML BBB. YOUTH WORKER/COUNSELOR/TRAINEE: to $14.42/hr. Family interven­ tion training, various types. Benefits, must love children. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Mem­ ber of W. MI. BBB. $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 _______________ BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green & khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 CARD OF THANKS the family of Hany Leckrone would like to thank those who sent cards, food, flowers, prayers, made home visits, phone calls and donations to his memorial fund. Also, the Elks Temple for the luncheon after the funeral and Wren Funeral Home for their help, kindness and compassion. Pat, Kirk 4c Kevin Leckrone. ALL JUNK METAL HAUL­ INC?: farm machinery cars 4c misc. Usually free. (269)217­ 2769 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173._______________ I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 TOM'S COMPUTER SERV­ ICE: Computer repairs, up­ grading, networking, wire­ less & installation. Reasona­ ble rates. Call (269)945-4852 any time. MANCELONA: 5 beautiful remote acres, both wooded and. open. Short drive to state land. Ideal hunting and camping base or home site. Driveway and cleared site, electric, $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land con­ tract www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOUSE­ CLEANING? CaU Barb at (269)948-9616. AV. / < FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. CaU (269)838-8909. FOR SALE: 1987 Ford Rang­ er, $500. (269)948-9616 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. E.R. DESK/ADMITTING: (Med. facility), many nurses aide, several types! To $15/ hr. * benefits, 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. CaU today 1-877­ 738-1090. EXPRESS/AIR EXPEDITE: to 518/hr. + benefits. Logis­ tics div. training now, 517­ 886-5445 TDC. Member of W. MI. BBB._________________ WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Ixit models range from 1,280 sq.ft. to 2,280 sq. ft. Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. CaU Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, lon- CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT OR ATTIC! Turn extra and unwanted items into cash! Advertise garage sales, yard sales, porch sales, and miscellaneous items with ads in one of our publications. Call (269) 945­ 9554 for rates. INSTALLING/APPRENT1CESHIP: to $22/hr. Elect cable, H.V.A.C, carpentry, labor. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB. PLJBLLSHER’S NOTICE: DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Ml 49348 sentenced to six months in jail with credit of 37 days served, probation for 24 months, and $620 in fines for one charge of failing to reg­ ister as a sex offender from July in Barry Township. This charge is a felony with the maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2JXX) in fines. • David Gonzales, 28 of Grand Rapids, was Court Nows, sm pafe 17 • James Oram. 43 of Middleville, was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail with credit of five days served. 36 months probation, his license suspended for 180 days, and coats and fines of $820 for one count of delivery or manu­ facture of a controlled substance, marijuana, a felony with a maximum penalty of four yean in prison and $20,000 in fines. He also has been ordered to attend sub­ stance abuse and mental health counseling, POLTCEBEA’T Car vandalism under Traffic stop prompts probe arrest HASTINGS — City police are investigat­ ing a report of vandalism of *a vehicle parked in the 300 block of North Hanover Road Sept. 1. The 1999 Chevrolet was found to have numerous scratches on the hood and passen­ ger door. Anyone with information on this vandal­ ism is asked to call Hastings City Police at 945-5744 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Three teens busted for pot HASTINGS — Officers from Hastings City Police were dispatched to the 200 block of South Church Street on Sept. 1 at around 4:30 p.m. on an anonymous tip that a group of young people were in a parked vehicle smok­ ing marijuana. Officers responded to the scene, where one 16-year-old female was arrested on charges of marijuana possession and later was turned over to the custody of her parent Two other juveniles in the vehicle also admitted to smoking marijuana. Charges from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office are pending against all three juveniles. Motorist not hurt In rollover CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A traffic acci­ dent Friday. Sept. 3. resulted in one car rolling over near North Broadway and North M-43 Highway. The driver of the car was not injured and was found at the side of the road waiting for Barry County Sheriff Department deputies to arrive. WANTED PERMANENT­ LY DISABLED DEER HUNTERS: October 16th 4t 17th. For information send self addressed stamped en­ velope to: 9289 N. 40th St, Hickory Comers, Mi. 49060. 1998 DUTCH 14X72: 3 bed­ rooms, 2 baths. Please call (269)945-3601 for further in­ fo! are a«aiiaNe aa mi equal opyornauty bam To report dMcnaMaobca call the Fair Homa* Ccakr M 61fr-45l -29K The HUD KB-ftac telephone number for the Neanng unpaired m l-BOD-927-«f275 269-792-0555 Fax: 269-792-0755 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 • Craig Roberts. 34 of Nashville, was sen­ tenced Sept. 1 in Barry County Circuit Court io 16 to 24 months in prison with credit of 36 days for four charges against him in Maple Grove from October through November 2003. He was also sentenced to $1335 in court costs and fines The charges include one count of domestic violence, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines; one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail/and $500 in fines, and two counts of child abuse third degree, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 24 months in prison. Roberts’ jail sentences are to run concur­ rently. Car leaks gas, oil after accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A single-car traffic accident on west M-179 Highway and South Yankee Springs Road left the car on its side and leaking gasoline Friday. Sept 3. Local firefighters were called out to wash the road clean of the gas and oil after Michigan State Police Hastings Post officers arrived. Car lands In ditch; driver unhurt HASTINGS — A traffic stop last Saturday resulted in Michigan State Police Hastings Post Troopers arresting James Way, 35. of Hastings, on a warrant from Battle Creek Police Department charging him with driving with license suspended. Man arrested on 3 warrants HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A traffic stop Sept 4 resulted in Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post troopers arresting Donald Gibson. 40. for three warrants out of Barry County Sheriff Department HASTINGS - A cellular call to 911 Central Dispatch at 5:52 ajn. Ian Sunday, by a driver reporting a motorin driving erratical­ ly in front of be.. resulted in the arrest of Ryan Zima. 24. of Battle Creek, for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The incident was handed by officers from lhe Hastings City Police Department. Rollover prompts man’s arrests HOPE TOWNSHIP - A traffic accident with one car rolling over aad catching fire resulted oo one person being arrested Sept 5. Eric Anderson. 32, was arrested by troop­ ers from the Michigan State Police. Hastings Post, after he was seen attempting to run from the scene of the accident He is charged with parole violation, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, and driv­ ing while his license was suspended. Woman arrested on warrant HASTINGS - A traffic stop last Sunday by Hastings Police Department officers resulted in the arrest of Jennifer Loveless, 27, of Olivet for driving with license suspended and a warrant from Lansing Police Department Her husband was contacted in Olivet io retrieve their child and the car after her arrest Hit and run motorist sought CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A one-car accident at Devine and Thornappie Lake roads resulted in the vehicle plunging into a ditch. Tiro people in the car were able to get CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A 1994 Chevrolet station wagon was found in a ditch between East Brown and Usborne roads Sept 3. The 40-year-old owner of the car wis found with no injuries. Two boaters held for drunk driving ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Two men were arrested for operating watercraft while drunk in separate incidents on Gun Lake Saturday. Sept. 4. A suspicious man was reported yelling in the middle of Marsh Road wearing only boxer shorts. John Kopenski. 18, was arrested by Michigan State Police Hastings Post troopers for operating a boat while intoxicat­ ed after he left on a newer white pontoon boat and was found by officers at his home. He told officers that his friends had abandonded him on the lake and he had no choice but to drive the boat home. On the same day, the Barry County Sheriff Department Marine Division arrested James Elzinga. 44. of Grand Rapids, for operating a watercraft while intoxicated. out of the vehicle and had no major injuries. However, during the investigation, a volun­ teer firefighter’s personal vehicle was struck by a car that was seen fleeing the scene by several witnesses. The vehicle is described as a early 1990s Pontiac Sunbird with a man driving and a female passenger and while in color with red detailing on the sides. The car may have damage from this accident oo the front passenger side. Michigan State Police troopers are asking for the public's help with any information on this vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call the MSP Hastings Post at 948­ 8283 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1­ 800-310-9031. Two arrested on war­ rants HOPE TOWNSHIP - A traffic stop Monday near Guernsey Lake Road and M-43 by troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post resulted in the arrests of two men. Dustin Vandyken, 24, was arrested for a warrant issued by Michigan Slate Police Wayland Post. David Naspaugh, 26. was arrested for an Oakland County Sheriff's Office warrant. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9. 2004 - 17 No one hurt in 3-vehicle traffic crash b y Heather A. Reed Staff Writer No one was injured in three-car traffic acci­ dent that occurred Saturday. Sept. 4. when a west-bound pick-up truck driven by a 77 year-old man turned onto Airport Road from West State Road in front of a Chevrolet Lumina. According to Michigan State Police troop­ ers from the Hastings Post, the car struck the Ford truck on the passenger side rear fender. The Chevrolet Lumina was driven by a 19year-old man who was traveling east bound on West State Road. The truck then hit a Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was stopped at the stop sign at Airport Road. The Monte Carlo was driven by a 23- This Chevy Lumina look a bit mangled after being involved in a three-vechide crash last Saturday. year-old female. After the initial cash, the cab fell off the shield of the Monte Carlo. The airbags in the Monte Carlo had deployed from the original pick-up truck and went through the wind- People mill around after a three-vehicle accident near Airport Road and West State Road last Saturday. crash and deflected the force away from the driver. COURT NEWS, continued from page 16 He also has Calhoun County. and to participate in the adult drug court pro­ gram. pending fines. • Joseph Etts. 23 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Sept. 2 to one day in jail with credit of one day served. 12 months probation. $1335 in court costs and fines, and $14,126.93 in restitution for one count of operating a motor vehicle while impaired, second offense. This charge is a misdemeanor with a maxi­ mum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $300 in fines and/or 360 hours of community service. The second offense notice on this charge increases the maximum penalty to $200 to $1,000 in fines and five days to one year • Mark Schiavi. 26. of Allegan, was sentenced Aug. 26 to a continuation of his probation and 11 months in jail with cred­ it of 130 days served and the balance sus­ pended upon enrollment in a residential drug treatment program. He had been charged with probation violation by use of methamphetamine during July. « • Richard Bush. 18 of Wayland, was sentenced to two months in jail with cred­ it for two days served, 24 months of pro­ bation. and $860 in fines and costs for one charge of attempted assault, resisting or obstructing a police officer, a misde­ meanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $1.000 in fines. • Shane Bassett. 31, of Hastings, was sentenced Aug. 26 to 36 months proba­ tion. $620 in court costs and fines, and 12 months in jail with credit of 50 days served and the balance suspended upon entry into a dual diagnosis treatment cen­ ter for charges of probation violation and domestic violence. • Michael Miller. 29. of Hastings, was sentenced Aug. 25 to 12 months proba­ tion, three months in jail with credit for two days served, and the balance sus­ pended upon payment of court costs and fees of $ 1395 for one charge of use of a controlled substance. The charge stems from his arrest in Hastings in March. The maximum penal­ ty for this misdemeanor is one year in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. • David Hurtado. 41, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit of one day served and the last 30 days of his jail sentence suspended, 12 months pro­ bation and $695 in court costs and fines for one charge of third degree domestic violence and one charge of disorderly conduct April 16 in Hastings. The domestic violence charge is a mis­ demeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. The dis­ orderly conduct charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. • David Douglas. 33. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to an additional 12 months of probation. 11 months in jail with cred­ it for 30 days served and the last eight months suspended upon payment of court costs of $1,000 for probation violation • Charges have been dismissed against Scott Minnich. 18. from Hastings, after charges of consuming and/or possession of alcohol April 5. September Starts There is iliU time In enroU in a variety af credit dasset ! starting won at the Fehsenfeld Center near HaiUnjp... BIT TIME IS KlXXlMi OUT! Please nsH ar call the ( enter at (269) 94K-95W fpr full particulars on the fol­ lowing classes starting in early to mid'September. ACCO 101 General Accoanlmu Bl'AD 101 Introduction to Busincsv Bl AD 115 Global Business Business Ijb BLAD 201 HI 212 ECK 214 ECF. 232 ECON 201 ECOn 202 Selected Topes of ChHd C are Appropriate Avscsvpoent with Young Children Early VMM learning Environments 1 Macro Economics Micro Economic* r ENGL 152 ENGL 97 .< HIST Ifff revealed that the prosecutor’s office did not feel they could prove their case against Minnich beyond a reasonable doubt in court. Center-Boltwood city site continues to be monitored by Manx Westova* Staff Writer Consumers Energy continues to monitor and evaluate a potential clean-up site locat­ ed at Center and Boltwood streets. Terry DeDoes, a spokesman for Consumers Energy, said the company has been studying the environmental condi­ tions proactively at that location since June of 1997. The site originally was the location of the Thornappie Gas and Electric Company building in 1903 until it was purchased by Consumers Power (what would later become Consumers Energy) in 1922. At that time it produced coal gas until 1931. In Lansing. The site still hzs the building from the manufactured gas plant and an electric sub­ station for Consumers Energy. DeDoes stressed that the site docs not pose any risk to people in the area. The efforts to monitor and possibly clean up any issues is due to the lack of knowl­ edge on environmental impacts in the early 1900s. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city is aware of the process and that Consumers Energy has been working on the issue for several years. “Consumers Energy has been very open (with the city),” Mansfield said. DeDoes said the company has been working with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on evalu­ ations. Thus far they have found no issues when looking for contaminants in the soil. Consumers Energy will continue looking at the groundwater issues and continue the studies. DeDoes said. The potential impact of the Thornappie River is something DeDocs said Consumers is also looking into. He said current evaluations show that there is a “low risk” of impact on municipal water­ wells in Hastings. For evaluations on the site Consumers Energy uses a pathway approach, where they look at the air. soil and water. Consumers Energy is still working with the MDEQ on the steps necessary for a potential clean-up plans on the site. Mansfield said it is not uncommon for cities to have areas with previous contami­ nation that may need to be cleaned up over time. It is important, he noted, that the city be aware of the process in order to prevent future projects that may make the situation worse. NYC singer to be at HIST 104 Modern America Werfcni Gvttntion Ml St III Music Appreciation \ppbartiun Software riiiiMi Introduction to PhiJonophv PHIL 202 liuretfactiM to Ethics POST 200 American Sy Mens nf Government PSYC 201 Introduction to INychtttogy SOCI20I SOC! 202 Social PnMems Intmdurtiou to Sociology Getting You There! >4^ The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy Hastings, MI ‘Wait Until Dark' starts tonight The Revue will present the fall drama 'Wait Until Dark" by Frederick Knott at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday ano at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Vermontville Opera House. A Broadway hit, this thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. Local thespians Wendy St. Laurent. Jeff Cavinder, Bill Reynolds. Robb Rosin, Andy Patrick, Amy Parish and Betsy Paris are rehearsing for the production with director Mary Jo Gorsuch Tickets, available at the door, are adults $7, senior citizens and students $6. and children 12 and under $5. Go digital! Now it's incredibly easy for you to get great pictures from your digital Tiles 1931. the Hastings area was able to be served through a gas pipeline from Americas Fmmdatium STSK W Tues. &Thurs. _ 10:30 am • 6:30 pm his arrest July 2 on a warrant authorized by the Barry County Prosecutors office for felonious assault. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill dismissed the charges after a further investigation writfog skins HIST ISI J OIT 160 t Advising Hours: in • Autumn Belt. 18, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced Aug. 26 to 12 to 120 months in prison with a credit for 93 days served, and court costs and fines of $620 for charges of possession of methampheta­ mine The maximum penalty for this felony offense is 10 years in prison and/or $15,000. She is currently incarcerated in the Robert Scott Correctional Facility in Plymouth. She was brought to the court­ house last week by corrections officers in a waist chain and handcuffs. This sentence will run concurrently with her Kalamazoo County sentence she is serving there. • Michael Courtright. 23 of Battle Creek, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit of two days served, six months probation. $482 in restitution, and $370 in court costs for one count of uttering and publishing a check with no account in December 2003 in Hastings. This charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $500 in in jail. charges 3 Easy Steps 1 2 Touch screen to start ■ & insert media card Select the prints you want: a size, quantity & paper selection 3 We Print Your Photos! 4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11, 8.5x14 plus package sizes available WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FILM OR DIGITAL FILES PROCESSED AT PRINTING PLUS. YOU'LL GET THE BEST PICTURES YOUR FAMILY EVER HAD! 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Linda Dwyer now sings by herself and has appeared al well-known New York City clubs such as the Rainbow Room and Tavern on the Green, with accompaniment When she sings at Slate Grounds, she will be accompanied by Richard Castleman on his acoc ut guitar. There is no cover charge, but a one dnnk mini­ mum. Check out all our Special Services: • Big Prints & Posters • Folding & Laminating • Business Cards • Custom Rubber Stamps «Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 n t(ie (w®*" OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 - 1:00 �Page 18 - Thuraday. Segwmber 9. 2004 - The Hastings Banner TEEN RESCUE, confined from page 1 CROP Walks set for Sept. 19 and 26 in Hastings, Delton Tasha had been in the trailer only three days, neighbors said. She had come from a domestic abuse situation and was trying to find a new life for her family. Cathy said she had job interviews lined up this week. Cathy and her husband. Teny, said they are very, proud of their children and neighboring kids “The kids knew just what to do and didn’t wait for the adults to take charge ” The Miller kids are Lakewood students and were supposed to have had their first day of school Wednesday. Because of the incident. Cathy and Terry allowed them to stay home and have one more day of summer vacation so tK-y could collect their thoughts and settle their minds. Terry remained the strong silent type. “Yeah, I was scared.” he said, “but I just did what 1 had to do. it was no big deal." Cathy marveled that not even one hair on her son’s head was singed. “He had a guardian angel.” Lila Miller said her family has recently moved to Michigan from Arizona. She said she didn’t really want to move, but now looks at it more philosophically. “God wanted us here.” According to the Journal of Bum Care & Rehabilitation, more than two million bum injuries demand medical attention each year in the United States. Ten thousand people die every year of bum-related infections. Tragically, many bum victims are children. The good news is that in recent years, sur­ vival statistics for serious bums have improved dramatically. Twenty years ago. for instance, bums covering half the body were routinely fatal. Today, patients with bums encompassing 90 percent of their body sur­ face can survive, albeit sometimes with per­ manent impairments. In the United States, approximately 2.4 million bum injuries are reported per year. Approximately 650.000 of the injuries are treated by medical professionals; 75,000 are hospitalized. Of those hospitalized. 20.000 have major bums involving at least 25% of their total body surface. Between 8,000 and J 2.000 of patients with bums die. and approx­ imately one million will sustain substantial or permanent disabilities resulting from their bum injur/. According to the TOMA Foundation for Terry Miller (center), his parents Cathy and Terry Miller and neighbor Gordon Conley relive the tragedy of the fire. Burned Children website, bums and fires are the leading cause of accidental death in the home for children 14 and under and the third leading cause of accidental death for adults According to www.bum-recovery.org web­ site, different systems have been developed to estimate the percentage of total skin (total body surface area (TBSA)) that has been burned. One of the older systems is known as the Rule of Nines, which is based on the than five bum patients per year. Specialized bum treatment centers and physicians spe­ cializing in the treatment of bum patients have the most experience in treating these injuries and ensure the best possible outcome. When partial thickness or full thickness bums exceed thirty percent of an adult’s total body surface area, it is usually necessary to perform grafts in stages because the patient does not have enough healthy skin to graft the rough approximation that each arm has 9% of the body’s total skin, the head 9%. each leg 18% (two 9’s), the front of the torso 18%, the back of the torso 18%. and the neck 1%. There have been many innovations in the burned area in a single operation. (J-Ad Graphics staff writer Heather A. Reed contributed to this report.)_____________ Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. treatment of serious bums since the early 1970s that have greatly improved survival and quality of life for bum patients. There are more than 100 specialized bum treatment centers in the United States. Those centers treat an average of 200 bum patients a year while other hospitals treat an average of less Two CROP Walks are being planned for later this month in two Barry County com­ munities on two consecutive Sundays. Sept. 19 in Hastings and Sept. 26 in Delton 'Generations Working Together" is the theme for the Hastings CROP Walk, which steps off at 2 p.m. that Sunday from the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. A goal to raise $15,000 and have 150 walkers has been set by the CROP Walk Committee. Walkers are asked to get dona­ tions for CROP, which is the name given to community fund-raising events sponsored by Church World Service (GWS). an inter­ national relief, development and refugee resettlement agency. Funds raised by CROP Walks nation­ wide are used to provide food, medical care, disaster relief and self-development efforts for people in need throughout the world. Twenty-five percent of the Barry County CROP Walk funds this year will support local hunger efforts and be divided five ways. "We re expanding our giving this year... spreading it around." said Walk Coordinator Roger Trowbridge. “As the walk grows, we'll have move and muse to give. We want to be a positive force in our area." Thirteen percent of the locally designat­ ed funds will go to Love. Inc. of Barty County, a Christian clearing bouse and referral agency working with county churches and area human service organiza­ tions to provide food and other needs for county residents. This includes lhe food pantry in Hastings. Three percent is earmarked for "Good Food for Freeport," operating out of Freeport United Methodist Church and serving families in the Freeport area. Three percent also will be given o "Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf." at the Community Center of Hope, which serves families in the Nashville and WE NEED ROOM FOR THE NEW 05’S! Vermontville areas. Three percent will go to the "Middleville Food Pantry." operating out of the Middleville United Methodist Church and serving families in the Middleville area. Our Lady of Great Oak Food Pantry also will get three percent. It operates out of the Pleasantview Family Church and serves families in southeastern Barry County. Speaking about the theme of this year's walk. Trowbridge said the CROP Walk is a great starting point to build relationships between young people and older people and achieve goals as a team. A lot of churches have separate programs for older adults and different ones for young people, and the CROP Walk removes age barriers and provides for a mix of all ages in a neu­ tral area, he said. "When you give yourself up to do some­ thing for God. the Holy Spirit is there." Trowbridge said, and the CROP Walk can serve as "a bonding mechanism," and a time for sharing between the various gen­ erations.” With "more and more needs" around the world, "we have to stay focused on higher ground." he said, noting that CROP Walk funds (75%) help with a variety of needs in more than 80 countries around the world, including the United States. For instance. CWS helps to provide food, shelter, blankets and mosquito nets for the more than 140.000 refugees who live in the Tbai/Burtna border camps, hop­ ing someday to return to their homes in Burma. When Hurricane Charley devastat­ ed parts of Florida. CWS responded with assistance loo. The Sept 19 walk in Hastings will have a five mile route, plus shorter routes loo. on the northside of Hastings. Rain or shine, the walk will be held. Registration begins at 1 p.m., a gather­ ing and prayer is al 1:45 p.m. and after the walk, a celebration, featuring refreshments and music by the Country Chapel Praise Band, will be held in the church’s fellow­ ship hall. Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration whether they were in the walk or not Trowbridge said. For more information, or to sign up for the walk if your church isn’t partir-ipsring. call Trowbridge at 517-852-0580. The Delton Area Community CROP Walk has a goal of raising $8,000 and hopes to have at least 100 walkers who will collect donations. The walk begins at 2 p.m. (rain or shine) on Sunday. Sept 26. Registration statu at 1:30. which is 15 minutes later than last year. Faith United Methodist Church, located on the corner of M-43 and Bush Street, allows the CROP Walk use of its facilities, and that’s where the walk starts and ends. About a three mile route sad shorter routes are options for walkers. For those who don’t want to tackle an outdoor trek, an indoor rock-a-tbon will be held at the same time if there is an interest "One of our main focuses is to get more youth involved." said Dee DeFields, co­ coordinator of the walk with Elaine Gilbert "Many people are regulars, and we’re hoping to encourage them Io continue io walk again as well as to increase the num­ ber of families." DeFields said. Another main focus is to encourage more area churches, organizations and businesses to send learns of walkers so we can have more people participate, Gilbert said "Every person makes a difference," agreed DeFields. CROP Walks have been described at being like the string on a kite, connecting walkers and sponsors to the lives of people in need around the world, Gilbert said. ooht <r n s on the way or we can get it! 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Hastings (269) 948-8000 www. dralsbachmotof s. com Locally Owned & Operated 04 PONTIAC SUNFIRE-RED Do you B know why we soy " we have Barry County's #1 Rated Service Dept’ BECAUSE _WE CAN! ’ Exceeding Expectations GMC is a Eric Drwstxxti. President Don G«*y Sates Mgr Bame Signs. Soles Amy Pa* Sales Chris SrNermon Finance Mgr Family Tradition ManlWWirtiB Tm. TTwAFfl trtie SflArtay irti noon Jeff Honea Sates JAmy Tart. Sales Tut. Tlw A Ffl B-5 “I’m excited about the new ways every­ one can become a walker or sponsor online by sending e-mail to family and friends, ia addition to the conventional way of asking for donations in person." she said. For more information about the online process, visit www.CROPWALK.org. Twenty-five percent of the Delton Walk funds will be divided between the Emergency Food Cupboard at Faith United Methodist Church and the Community Food Pantry at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. The number of local people seeking assistance for help with food have increased during the past year at both of these Delton sites, which primarily serve individuals and families in Southwest Barry County. CROP funds have been invaluable to both efforts. “We hope to increase the amount of funds we raise for hunger because of the escalating need," Gilbert said. There were so many lequests last year that Faith United Methodist Church had to ask the congregation to give more than their nor­ mally generous monthly hunger offerings to keep the Food Cupboard funded, she added. At lhe Delton Walk. “We will be taking steps to make a difference here at home and in more than 80 countries around the world." DeFields said. “No matter what each person brings in. everybody working together makes it fun." Please call 623-8763 or 623-2828 to get involved as a walker, sponsor or volunteer. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-09-16.pdf 3b7cd99173e69f84485a121c50d61b17 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SCHCRCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-U93 tell of budget mm See Story oh Page 2 Hastings VOLUME 151. No. 38 Recount yieius no vote change Thursday. September 16. 2004 PRICE 50C Judge fails to show at forum to answer tax lien accusations The Barry County Board of Caevasaers earlier thia week confirmed that challenger Howard "Hoot" Gibaon defeated incumbent Fourth Oiitrict County Commisaiooer Ken Neil in the Aug. 3 Republican primary election. Neil, who was defeated in the primary by 10 votes, asked fee the recount, but final results showed Gibaon picked up another vote in Carlton Township to win by a final margin of 11 votes. Neil will finish his second two-year term on the last County Board meeting in December. Gibson, meanwhile will fece Democrat John Loftus in the Nov. 2 gen­ eral electsoo. The Fourth District includes Hastings and Carlton townships and part of Irving dates, next to the empty chair for interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes, Tbwnship. who did not appear for the program. Hastings CROP Walk Is Sunday The. Barry County CROP Walk ia Hastings is planned for Sunday after­ noon. Sept. 19. Registration begins at 1 pju tai the walk steps off at 2. * The walk will start and end (rain or shine) at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St, Hastings. A five-mile rente, plus shorter routes, are planned on the north side of Hastings. Walkers from about a dozen county charrhri are participating. After the event, participants and the community are invited to celebrate. The Country Chapel Praise Band will (rrovide music. Pizza and other refreshments will be served. Close to 150 participants are expected to be involved in the event, including volunteer helpers. More volunteers are needed to help with registration, greeting and serving refreshmenu. The annual fund-raiser is intended to help fight world hunger, but also pro­ ceeds go to food pantrys in the area, in Middleville. Nashville. Hastings and Delton. For more information, to volunteer or Io sign up for the walk, call 517-852­ 0530. Challenger William Doherty relaxes at the table for the First Friday forum candi­ by David T. Young Editor Appointed Interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes didn’t appear with chal­ lenger William Doherty at the First Friday candidates* forum Sept 10 to answer ques­ tions raised about her management of money in her own office. Citizen Roben Dwyer, normally the First Friday host, but who stepped aside because of charges he is biased, told an audience of more than 40 that Fekkes did not pay the state and federal government more than S44.(MM) in taxes withheld from employees in her attor­ ney’s office between 1996 and 2002. The amount was paid off belatedly in 2002. Dwyer was quoting from official records obtained from the Barry County Register of Deeds office. "I have a hard time with that." he said. “It’s other people’s money, not yours... The tax liens mounted over those years. I’m not sore that’s a qualification or a disqualification for office, but I believe those who are misusing other people’s money are not people who belong on the (probate judge’s) bench." Doherty, who did appear at the forum, declined to get into specifics about such alleged irregularities earlier in the program. It wasn’t until Dwyer brought up the question that he discussed the matter openly. Doherty and Fekkes were two of several candidates who submitted applications for appointment by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to the probate judge’s post last February after Richard Shaw retired with nearly three years left on his six-year term Doherty said one of the quest ions on • the niplcatiou was about whether the candidate ever had any tax liens against his or her property. He added that he would like to know if Fekkes answered that particular question in the affirmative, and if “That's the law (paying taxes). I’m an American and I pay my taxes. It’s not a partisan issue. If she (Fekkes) did not pay taxes on her employees (wages), then we have only one can­ didate." — Barry County Coroner Dr. Jeff Chapman See JUDGE, page 3 stroke leg of the 200-yard medley relay. The 200 medley relay was the first event, in the first home meet, for the co-op team at the Community Education and Recreation Bremer) You can let the dogs out in 3 city recreation areas by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted a resolution to allow domestic dogs under certain conditions in three city park areas. The areas include the “Sweezy's Pond" area near Hastings High School, the Hastings Industrial Incubator recreational area and the Hammond Road recreation area. These areas were chosen because of the low amount of impact dogs would do to the equipment the absence of children s play equipment and the largely rural surroundings. The rules that were adopted and shall be posted at the sites include the stipulation that traditional domestic dogs shall be the only Sandy Nichols, from Main Street Savings Bank, will present a program at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 23. at the Hastings Public Library on dealing with identity theft. The program is free and open to the public. Identity theft has become one of the largest crimes in this country. Nearly 7 million people across the nation every year become victims of identity theft? These thieves steal your social security See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings divers Whitley Bremer (center) and Amanda Keeler (right) cheer on teammate Sunday Matousek as she makes the turn during the breast­ Center in Hastings. The Trojans topped Otsego in the meet 129 to 54. (Photo by Brett she did. why the committee that reviewed her application did not see a problem. If she did not answer that question truthfully, that would raise a serious ethical question. Fekkes was appointed probate judge in March after she and several other applicants were screened and interviewed by a special Identity theft program planned number and driver's license number to open phony bank accounts, obtain email cards, and even buy cars by making fic­ titious auto loans — all in the victim's nunc. There are many ways they can get this information, by going though trash, stealing mail with your bank statements and credit card accounts or by stealing a purse or wallet. Nichols will present real life identity theft accounts and give ways that you can prevent it Identity theft in Michigan !is greater than the national average for credit card, telephone, cell phone and utility fraud. Co-op swim team makes first waves in CERC pool pets allowed in the park. When asked what the definition of tradi­ tional domestic dogs is. City Manager Jeff Mansfield responded by saying that some breeds of "dangerous dogs’* will not be allowed, but he did not specify specific breeds saying that they are the same breeds that are not allowed w ithin city limits listed in Showing they care Dave DeHaan and Jo Ellen Anderson were among the stall from the accounting firm of Walker, Fluke and Sheldon who participated in last Thursday’s "Day of Caring " They worked by creating flower beds for the new Commission on Aging building. More than 150 people from 29 companies and organizations participated in the Day of Caring. the Code of Ordinances. Pet handlers w ill be required to clean up all pet w aste or other litter related to the presence of their pets. All dogs are required to be on a leash no greater the eight feet in length and shall be kept under the direct control of the handler al all times. A maximum of three dogs shall be allowed in the park under the control of a single pet handler. There was much discussion over this reso­ lution and two of the seven council members present voted to reject the resolution. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Heard a request from George Williston. 2I8 West Green St . and his neighbor. Andrew Jervik. 136 West Green, about w hat could and what is being done about the prop­ erty between their houses they consider an eyesore. The overgrown yard, the structural decay and problems with teen-agers hanging around the house have been the main concerns of the neighbors, they said. The property is owned by Nathan Bolthouse and is currently unoccupied. City Attorney Amy McDowell did comment that there is pending litigation regarding the prop­ erty, but she was not able to comment on specifics of the litigation. • Received a request from Hawkeye Environmental Land Services Inc., for a restrictive covenant for the former Speedway Super America LLC property at 134 East Court St. This would prevent the installation of drinking water wells in the rights-of-way where contamination from the old gas tanks exists. Hawkeye is attempting to obtain clo­ sure on the gas station site through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. • Had the first reading of two proposed ordinances from. the Planning Commission. The first. Ordinance #389. would broaden the opportunity for residences on the upper floors of buildings located in the downtown area and increases the minimum allowable size for each dwelling. The current ordinance restricts the number of residences to one per storefront The second. Ordinance #390. would clarify the process that the zoning administrator uses when determining the appropriate number of parking places required for a development, and also grants the Planning Commission the ability to review and modify the number of See DOGS, Page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. September 16, 2004 - The Hastings Banner State budget troubles continue to dominate Legislative Coffee by David T. Young Editor Michigan's continuing budget troubles dominated discussions Monday morning at the first Legislative Coffee session of the new fall season. State Senator Patricia Birkholz. Sure Representative Gary Newell and Mary Ellen Sullivan, constituent services representative for Congressman Vem Ehlers, all tried to put on their best face while taking up tiie issue. Sullivan tried to be upbeat about the economy while Newell and Birkholz talked about what a struggle it’s been in Lansing over the last several years to balance the budget in the face of declining revenues. Birkholz. in response to a question from John Fehsenfeld about how things are going, said. "The decline in the economy has bot­ tomed out. but recovery is slow... We’ve done more cutting. There’s not a lot extra in the budget.” Newell said. "The revenues will come up to some extent, but the 900-pound gorilla on the backs of the state is the Medicaid pro­ gram. We can’t raise taxes enough to sustain Medicaid. We’ll have to find a way." The Banner asked both how they could jus­ tify yet another state income tax cut while Michigan was in such dire financial straits that it can't adequately fund public schools. This reporter said the tax cut that showed up in his paycheck amounted to just 48 cents a week and he’d be willing to give it back to the stale if it meant kids didn't have to pay to play and school buildings didn't have to be closed. Birkholz disagreed, saying she knows peo­ ple who have benefited from the tax cuts. She added that if anyone wants to donate their tax cut money to the schools, there are founda­ tions. Newell, who did not respond to that ques­ tion. began the program by saying the latest legislative budget deliberations in Lansing amounted to “one of the longest running budget negotiations in recent memory." He said as chair of the community health committee, he has seen a $500 million budg­ et deficit in that department and noted the federal government phasing out its financial support for Medicaid. Making things worse, there arc 1.8 million people now on Medicaid, more than one in eight residents in Michigan. Legislators finally were able to strike a deal in balancing the state budget, as required by law, by raising the cigarette tax and the taxes on Detroit-area casinos. “It has been a long and difficult process,” Newell said. Birkholz noted that despite the budget trou­ bles. the state this year was able to continue its support for the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service and agricul­ ture programs at the same level as in the past. She also said she voted in support of trying to negotiate with Toyota for a new plant at the site of the former psychiatric hospital at Ypsilanti. She said she agreed with Gov. Jennifer Granholm in favording Toyota over a residen­ tial developer willing to pay more “because of the potential for job creation. My biggest priority was jobs.” Sullivan gave the most glowing prediction for the economy during the morning. “It looks like the tide is turning on manu- facturing and the economy." she said. "The jobs picture is improving, the best it’s been in four years... Things are turning around." She credited President Bush’s tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 for sparking the national eco­ nomic recovery. Sullivan noted that Monday marked the date when the assault weapons ban expired. She said Ehiers opposed the ban because it doesn't distinguish between criminals and law-abiding citizens and it hasn’t been effec­ tive in reducing gun crime. She also said Ehlers supports the new Medicare program, particularly the new health care savings accounts. The most recent legislation passed enables one-third of county-wide taxes to be collected during the summer, and eventually all such taxes will be due in summer months rather than in the winter. Local farmer Carroll Newton said he opposes such "front loading" of taxes and said he is deeply disturbed about the skyrocketing costs of health care. Birkholz said she opposes proposed legis­ lation supported by TV ads for Public Act 141. She said, the effort is led by Detroit Edison and is “an attempt to return us to a monopolistic energy policy... The schools have saved a lot of money by being able to buy power on the open market" Another important issue for the future, she said, is diversion of Great Lakes water. Citizen Joe Lukasiewicz was critical of Newell’s sponsorship of a bill against gay marriage. “Are you homophobic?" he asked, main­ taining there are many more serious issues facing Michigan and its residents, such as health care, jobs, the economy and education. “I think it's important," Newell answered. “The family is important to the stability of society.” Though his bill failed to win passage, a cit­ izens’ initiative has assured the issue will go before the voters in the Nov. 2 general elec­ tion. "One of the problems we face in society is the demise of the family unit," Newell said. “This isn't as much about gay marriage as it is about activist judges, like in Massachusetts, who make the law. They (judges) are sup­ posed to interpret the law, not make it.” Mike Olinger, a member of the Barry County GOP Executive Committee appeared at the Coffee again to express opposition to a law requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets. He contended that helmets don't save lives and it’s another example of government over­ reaching on people’s personal lives. “Government shouldn't be passing laws that are for your own good,” he said. Birkholz said she supports requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets because as an physical therapist she has seen the results and the rained lives. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullets expressed support for a law lowering the age requirement for hunting to 11 years old, saying that if hunter safety classes are completed successfully, age should not be an issue. Linda Gasper, a Thornapple Township offi­ cial spearheading the effort to pass a county­ wide farmland preservation ballot issue Nov. 2, noted there will be a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the community meeting room in the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. State St. Featured in Heritage Days parade One of the more impressive entries in the Heritage Day parade Saturday in Middleville, was this stagecoach pulled by these bel­ gian horses. Habitat sets County makes appointments date, time for in an unusually quiet meeting next dinner by David T. Young Editor The environmental education institute will open their doors to visitors for a first-hand look at the many practical uses of renewable energy. Additionally, one Hastings resident. Bob Brown, will demonstrate some of the indus­ trial applications of using solar energy. Along with using solar energy to power his machine tool shop. Brown operates a forklift, several lawn mowers, a golf cart and car using solar and wind generated electricity. Many of the solar homes on the tour are indistinguishable from the conventional hous­ es in their neighborhoods — only owner’s utility bills reveal the difference! A list of VINYL SIDING County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning approved a Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have its semi-annual Swiss steak and Chicken Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 1. at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Proceeds from the meal, available for a donation, will be used to start the con­ struction of the local Habitat chapter's 25th home, which is expected to be fin­ ished in June, 2005 and dedicated on the same day as 222 other Micl.'gan Habitat homes that arc part of a Jimmy Carter Work Project. Besides the two meats, the will include potatoes and gi>vy. salad, a vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert and beverages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939 Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat, and can't attend Friday's dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 155; Hastings. Mich. 49058. Two local sites part of solar tour Solar homeowners, business owners and public institutions across the U.S. are inviting the public to take part in the ninth annual National Solar Tour Saturday. Oct. 2, which will include two local places and a well known local solar enthusiast. Tour participants are being encouraged to experience the pleasures of solar living and learn more about the benefits of renewable energy. The annual one-day free event demonstrates how solar energy technologies can be adapted to nearly any climate and architectural style. This year five local homeowners and an Barry participating houses, maps and driving direc­ tions can be found at http://www.glrea.org/events/solarBuildingTo ur2004/kalamazoo.html or by calling the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association at (517) 646-6269 Tom Huber, coordinator of the Kalamazoo area tour, reports that "In addition to Bob Brown’s farm, we have homes in this year’s tour that truly showcase the best in passive solar design, active solar heating and photo­ voltaic systems, and energy efficient building methods. They are also beautiful, unique, and a pleasure to live in. Some feature alternative building methods, ecological landscaping, and use other renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines." One home on the tour is Lucy Patrick's home in the Delton area. It combines a cre­ ative passive solar design, photovoltaic and solar water heating system, and is intercon­ nected with the electrical grid, although it is energy self sufficient. She has had hundreds of visitors pass through her home in the last few years. Not far from Patrick’s and Brown’s home in Barry County is the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, located south of Hastings. Established in 2001 to provide ecological education to the local community, the insti­ tute also began providing renewable energy education through annua) conferences and workshops, beginning in 2003. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute was awarded a state energy grant this year to install a 1 kw solar electric system to show area residents and students the environmental benefits of generating electricity from renewable sources. On the day of the solar tour, the staff mem­ bers will show visitors their new photovoltaic system and other energy efficient components of their institute. Bob Kildea and Louise Poirier will show their new home in the Oshtemo area. Along See SOLAR, page 18 variety of appointments to boards and com­ missions in an unusually quiet session. Karen Vedro was named to the Mental Health Authority Board to finish out the three-year term of Zane Mead, who resigned and moved out of the county. Vedro will serve at least until her term expires March 31.2006. Shirley Rugg, a registered nurse, was appointed to a three-year term on the Family Independence Agency Board beginning Nov. I of this year and ending Oct. 31. 2007. Mike Boles. Colin Cruttenden and Larry Porter all were appointed to two-year terms on the Construction Board of Appeals, which meets rarely to deal with appeals of building code violation citations. The members have to be licensed contractors and must know a great deal about plumbing and electrical wiring regulations. Only six of the eight commissioners were present. Sandra James and Tom Wing were not in attendance. In other business Tuesday morning, the Board of Commissioners: • Authorized the Epic Group to construct a home on each of two lots purchased at South Eastern Village in Hastings through the coun­ ty’s housing program. Epic, made up of archi­ tects Chris Kretovic. Greg Lentz and Neil Jones, will replace Bill Bravada in the project because Bravada wasn’t willing to carry the construction after he was approved fast December. It was reported that the state now requires the contractor for public housing hold a con­ struction loan. • Approved the bid of $30,621 from the community development block grant program for repairs of a home in the 600 block of Madison Street in Hastings. • Agreed to a request from the Friend of the Court office to hire a substitute employee to replace a caseworker who is on extended leave of absence. • Approved the fiscal year 2005 Friend of the Court cooperative reimbursement contract application for $654,122. • Approved the fiscal year 2005 Title IV-D medical support application for the jail for $22,553. • Agreed to have one county sheriff’s deputy available for security for the three scheduled Tuesday night meetings at the county courthouse Oct 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28. • Noted that the Committee of the Whole will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Sept. 29. in commissioners' chambers, county court­ house mezzanine. • Noted that the next meeting of the board, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Assyria Township Hall, Tasker Road near M-66, will mark the 16th and final township in the coun­ ty the board has visited with night meetings over the past several years. The board also had one night meeting earlier this year at the Hastings City Hall. Rutland Twp. decides against 2nd dust control application by Marcie Westover Staff Writer With the days of summer slowly coming to an end. the Rutland Township Board opted to forego a second application of dust control on area roads. The decision was made at the Sept. 8 meet­ ing to decline the second application of chlo­ ride. as the area now moves into the rainy sea­ son. Helping to make the decision was the fact that the township has received no dust control complaints, like there had been in previous years. The Barry County Road Commission recently completed the second application of gravel on the roads. When selecting dust control applications, the board did ask to be notified before the sec­ ond application to determine if it was needed or not. In other business last Wednesday night (Sept. 8) the hoard: • Approved a proposed election inspectors’ wage increase to $8.50 per hour, with a stipend of $30 going to the chairperson. Also, the workers will receive up to two hours pay for any schooling required. The increased wages will not affect the budget and will bring the workers into the range of others in the area. Before the increase, the workers were paid $7 per hour, with the chairperson at $8 per hour. • Approved the first reading of a proposed amendment to Article XX. Section 104.2.022. which would alter the wording from secretary to chairperson, in order to comply with the current practice. The completed change would read, “After review, the Planning Commission shall either approve, approve with conditions or disapprove the site plan. Upon approval by the Planning Commission of the detailed site plan, the applicant shall file with the commission four copies of the final site plan as approved. Within ten days thereafter, the chairperson of the Planning Commission shall transmit to the Township Building Administrator two copies of the final site plan w'ith the chairperson's certifi­ cate thereon, stating the date of approval and any conditions of approval. If the site plan is disapproved, the Planning Commission shall state the reasons for the disapproval in the record and. within ten days thereafter, the Zoning Administrator shall send a letter to the applicant detailing the reasons for the Planning Commission’s disapproval." • Approved the first reading of proposed ordinance "provide for the addition of lan­ guage to allow special exceptions review for uses similar in character and intensity to per­ mitted uses or to uses permitted under special exceptions, and not mentioned elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance of Rutland Charter Township." The ordinance is a vehicle that allows a person “in the door” to present a case before the Planning Commission on a special use that may not be distinctly outlined in the ordi­ nance. An example would be a person can open a dog kennel, but the language is not clear if a person wanted to open a cat kennel. However, with the amendments, items that are “similar" may be permitted to be considered. The Planning Commission still oversees the issue. • Heard the monthly report from Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis that Rutland Township was third in calls for service through 911 Central Dispatch. There were 22 complaints and 21 property checks. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 16. 2004 - Page 3 JUDGE, continued from page 1 committee. When asked by an audience member if he would be willing to submit his application for public review, he said he would without hesi­ tation He said he had a copy with him and would make it available to anyone who asked to see it. Doherty acknowledged that the screening and interview process was rigorous. He said he had to sit in a “hot seat" in front of 14 other attorneys who grilled him. “I was told I have the legal knowledge and ability, demeanor and reputation among my peers... that I am calm, but tenacious." He said the 75 questions on the application were about community service, political involvement, trial court experience, business activities, potential conflicts of interest, per­ sonal background and. of course, if there had been any brushes with the law. Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a local urologist w ho also serves as Barry County’s medical exam­ iner. said the information presented by Dwyer was news to him. “That’s the law (paying taxes)." he said. “I’m an American and I pay my taxes. It’s not a partisan issue. If she (Fekkes) did not pay taxes on her employees (wages), then we have only one candidate." The challenger was asked if Fekkes is required to make her application public, but he said it is regarded by state authorities as a private personnel matter. “Everyone should question why she hasn't brought this document before the public." he said. When asked if he believes Fekkes’ appoint­ ment actually was an “anointment" carefully orchestrated by a small, powerful group, he simply replied. “I would like to say more about the appointmer* process, but she (Fekkes) is not here... We (Barry County) have had a history of appointments made on a political basis, not on the basis of merit." He said Fekkes enjoyed certain advantages in being assigned by far the largest case load involving juveniles and she was asked to accompany Shaw. Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill and Circuit Judge James Fisher to an out of state conference on juvenile justice. Fekkes. in an interview Tuesday with the Banner, said the reason for her forum absence was her mother's failing health due to liver cancer and the need to spend as much time with her as possible. The second reason she gave wa~ that she was not invited in a timely manner and only knew about the forum after reading the Banner. The third reason was that a court case on the docket for 10:45 a.m. last Friday did not begin until around 11:30 a.m. and ended at 1:30 p.m. “I will not stop a case in the middle of mediation for my campaign. I do not feel that would be doing my job." said Fekkes. She said it was a case involving child abuse issues that needed more time for mediation than was originally scheduled. When asked about the unpaid state and fed­ eral income taxes. Fekkes remarked that she did not learn about the unpaid taxes until after the employee keeping the books in her office had left her employment. “When I found out about the back taxes owed. I paid them. I did not fight the penalties and fines imposed (on the back taxes) and I paid them off as soon as I could. I also did not find out that the federal government had not released the tax liens until I went to refinance my home in 2002 and they showed up on my credit report." She also said the timing of the payments had nothing to do with politics, but it had taken some time to accumulate the amount of funds needed to pay the liens off in full. Fekkes also explained the process she went through for her appointment. There was a questionnaire that was filled out by al) candi­ dates. “I did disclose that 1 have had liens against my property in the past for the taxes because with the detailed and in-depth information brought out by the process, they would have found them anyway." she said. “I had nothing to hide." When asked why she would not release her application for probate judge candidacy, Fekkes said “1 deal with very sensitive infor­ mation about people «n this community every day. They trust me to keep that information confidential. If 1 allow myself to be bullied into releasing confidential material about myself, then how would the people I serve every day in the court feel about the confi­ dentiality of the information I have about them?” When asked about other venues for the public to ask her questions this fall before the election, she mentioned there will be several forums during the evening hours at several sites around Barry County, with John Fehsenfeid as moderator. She also mentioned that she has a website “When I found out about »ne back taxes owed, I paid them. I did not fight the penalties and fines imposed (on the back taxes) and I paid them off as soon as I could. I also did not find out that the federal government had not released the tax liens until I wen; to refinance my home in 2002 and they showed up on my credit report." — Interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes for people to submit questions to her directly, but that she cannot comment on specific court case questions. The website address is www.electjudgefekkes.com. Doherty, because he appeared at the First Friday forum, was able to outline his vision, ideas and plans and talk about the position of probate judge. “We have to make sure we don’t lose sight of the idea the system is there for the people" he said, “though efficiency certainly is impor­ tant.” He praised Barry County’s new unified trial court system implemented by Shaw. James Fisher and Gary Holman, which enables ail of the judges to hear cases and speeds up the judicial system in handling cases. Doherty said the probate judge’s duties essentially involve cases on divorce, child custody, juvenile crime, neglect and abuse and some wills and trusts issues. Though a probate judge deals primarily with children, there also are a growing num­ ber of cases of abuse and neglect involving impaired or incapacitated adults. The probate court’s budget amounts to more than a million dollars a year, he noted. “It’s a very big operation that requires someone with an ability to manage a budget and handle money.” he said. Doherty said he believes the probate judge should be open to new ideas, touting his pro­ posal for one night a week of night court to better accommodate working people who now have to take time away from their jobs to have court business handled. “We would probably only need an extra three county employees.” he said. “We could have them leave a few hours early on a Friday (for comp time). “I’ve had numerous clients lose a half day’s or a full day of pay because they had to appear in court.” Doherty once worked in the office of for­ mer Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, who taught him the value of conferences and try­ ing to work things out before going to court or before making a decision as serious as divorce. “Too often. I think it’s all about getting the case through the system.” he said. “Michigan law provides for a six-month waiting period if there are children involved... I think there needs to be a substantial effort, a serious inquiry into whether issues in these families can be worked out.” Doherty also said he is deeply concerned about parental responsibility for school truan­ cy and he said if he is elected he would pledge to work with the schools and families to try to solve problems. He also said education is very important in the process. “A lol of kids don’t know what it means when they commit a crime.” he said. “I’d like to be more involved in more prevention pro­ grams and like (Hastings Middle School Principal) Mike Karasinski tells them. ‘Make good choices.”' One member of the audience said it appears that Fekkes has shown a lot of experience in dealing with families and children, as she has been on the board of the new Green Gables domestic shelter and the Child Abuse Council. “Those aren't the only community involve­ ment agencies." Doherty answered, noting he has been involved with building the Tangle Town playground superstructure, with coach­ ing youth athletics, in addition to being presi­ dent of the local Chamber of Commerce, a member of Rotary and activities in his church. However, he said he’s most proud of being the primary care giver in his own chil­ dren when his wife. Laura, had to put in mas­ sive hours in her successful quest to become a physician. When asked about the possibility of Barry County having its own juvenile home rather than sending youthful offenders to other counties at great cost, he said. “Thai’s really a question for the voters to decide. Thete are a lot of good things that could come about, but there are plusses and minuses. I’m sure we could fill it up." He said he’s concerned about the huge cost of building such a facility and the kinds of juvenile offenders who might be coming in to Barry County as a result. Doherty said he would like to go into the schools to talk to young people about the con­ sequences of making bad choices and inap­ propriate behavior. Fekkes has shown a pattern of reluctance to participate in the First Friday fonim. which has been held for the last 15 years and has included Democrats. Republicans and inde­ pendents as speakers and participants. It was not known until the last minute whether she would show up for June’s First Friday involving five prcbaie judge candidates for the Aug. 3 primary. She declined to show on Sept. 3. the first Friday of September, because of a family commitment and announced refusal to show before last Friday’s resched­ uled program because of concerns about Dwyer’s bias expressed by her campaign manager. Ronald Neil. Dwyer last week announced in the Banner he would step aside as moderator of the forum and turned that job over to elected Republican Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds in a last-ditch attempt to get Fekkes to attend. Nonetheless, she did not show. Neil, in a letter to Dwyer, has suggested a series of evening forums around the country with John Fehsenfeid as moderator. Doherty said he has not heard anything from Neil or Fekkes about the matter, but stated he would make every effort to attend. (Banner Staff Writer Heather A. Reed con­ tributed to this report.) DOGS, continued from page 1’ George Williston speaks to the Hastings City Council about a house in his neighborhood that has fallen into a state of disi epair. required parking spaces for proposed devel­ opments. • Accepted the resignation of Jacob Noorman from the Cable Access Committee. Dan LaClair was approved as his replace­ ment. • Was given thanks from Dennis Palmer of Hastings Ambulance for the recent renewal the contract for ambulance services. He said they have been serving the city since 1975. • Learned during Fire Chief Roger Caris’s monthly report that the fire department responded to a total of 24 runs in August, including 14 in the city and 10 in rural areas. Also, it was noted that the members of the fire department were all fit-tested, which is a yearly requirement of MIOSHA. The Hastings City Council heard from neighbors that this house, located on West Green, is a haven for teenagers and looks to have structural problems. Hastings parents begin party plans Parents with seniors in the graduating Class of 2005 at Hastings High School are in the beginning stages of planning for the all­ night. post-graduation party next spring. All parents of seniors are asked to partici­ pate in this planning and work time at the party. A meeting discussing fund-raising, activities and volunteers needed will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 20. in the Conference Center west entrance to Pennock Hospital. Any parent who attended last month's organizational meeting is asked to bring another parent to the meeting. It is not late for anyone to become involved. Questions may be directed to chairs Sherry Willard at 269-758-4299 or Michelle Williams at 945-2016. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Identity theft victims can be living or deceased and many victims fail to notify the proper authorities to file formal complaints. The average identity theft victim spends about 175 hours of time and $1,400 to restore credit. For more information on the program, call 269-945-4263 Old-fashioned Dem rally is Sept. 26 There will be an old-fashioned political rally for both the Barry and Allegan Democratic panics at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 26, at the Allegan County Scale Park. Gun Lake at Murphy's Point, rain er shine. Guest speaker will be Donnie Fowler, director of the Michigan Kerry-Edwards campaign. This will be a potluck dinner, so those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table settings and beverage will be provided. Swimming also will be available. There will be no charge other than the $4 per car to enter the park. For more information, call Jose Blcaco at (269) 792-6502 or Carol Miller at 792­ 2159. Arts Council plans meetings for Input The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is seeking input from interested cit­ izens to better coordinate the arts in Barry County with four meetings at different loca­ tions around the county. The four meeting locations are the Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on Thursday, Sept. 23; Page Elementary, Middleville, on Monday, Sept. 27; Delton District Library Tuesday, Sept. 28, and in Nashville on Thursday, Sept 30. The meetings will ran from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in four locations in the county to accommodate people's schedules. Everyone is invited to come and help better coordi­ nate cultural events, festivals, etc., in the county. Each meeting will allow for com­ munity members and Arts Council to iden­ tify areas of better providing art access to residents ' • •• • The TAC received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts last December. There are three goals for the project on which TAC has been working. The goal for the meeting is to find out the arts activities community members partici­ pate in; a brief overview of the Arts Council, why this grant is important to con­ tinued growth of the organization and to the county, partnerships that have formed due to the grant, and to begin to identify a cen­ tral way to communicate ways to access art and culture in Barry County. Jennifer Ivinskas Strauss will facilitate the meetings. For more information, call Lizanne Fehsenfeid at 945-2002. Blood drives set for Sept. 16, 21 Two Red Cross blood drives arc planned this month, in Hastings from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 16, at the Moose Lodge, 120 North Michigan, in Hastings, and from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 21, at Thornapple Township Emergency Services, 128 High St., Middleville. Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain and stabilize the supply. The American Red Cross joins a coalition of more than 50 national organizations this month in launching National Preparedness Month today, Thursday, Sept 9. National Preparedness Month will provide Americans with a variety of opportunities to learn more about ways they can prepare for emergencies and become better aware of threats that may affect their communities. In Michigan, the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross is urging all eligible and potential blood donors to give blood in September to help shore up a fragile blood supply. The Red Cross considers a three-day sup­ ply of blood safe and adequate for meeting the ongoing needs of patients in 70 Michigan hospitals. A five- to seven-day supply is considered optimal for being pre­ pared to respond to a crisis. For the past two years, the blood supply in Michigan has been in critical condition. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. For more information locally, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Thomapple Players next production set The cast of “George Washington Slept Here" is already in rehearsal for the Thomapple Players’ fall production, sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23. 24 and 25. at Central Auditorium in Hastings. This story chronicles the trials and tribu­ lations of Newton Fuller, who craves and gets “a little place in the country to call his own." Newton and his wife. Annabelle, and their daughter. Madge, are hypnotized into taking over one of those windowless, water­ less. almost roofless houses that dot the countryside. The cast includes Dacmeon Richards as Mr. Kimber, Frank White as Newton Fuller. Carol Satterly as Annabelle Fuller and Hannah Johnson as Madge Fuller. Steve Eldrilge is played by Lucas Holston. Katie by Barb Pruden and Lauric Quada is Mrs. Douglas. Clayton Evans receives a droll character­ ization by Jeff Kniaz and Rena Leslie allows Norma Jean Acker to take a comic turn. Rose Anger brings a quiet presence to her portrayal as Hester. Christopher White brings youthful energy to his performance as Raymond, with Mike Kasinsky portray­ ing a sly Uncle Stanley. Doug Saner is Leggett Frazer, Kim Butler plays Theresa Hughes, Sue Barrington is portrayed by Angie Greenfield. Miss Wilcox will be por­ trayed by Rachel DuMouchel and Richard Curtiss is Mr. Prescott. The play is directed by Kniaz. with DuMouchel as assistant director. It is pro­ duced by Norma Jean Acker with the set designed and constructed by Dale Svihl and Doug Acker. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, stu­ dents, children and $7 for adults. Blues guitarist to play Saturday Richard Smerin will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. Smerin is a guitar picking, song writing, bl 'S musician with a lot of experience unocr his bdt. He’s got eight CDs out that contain original material written and per­ formed by Smerin. He has played with leg­ ends such as B.B. King. Originally from London. England, he is currently living in Michigan. There is no cover charge, but a one drink minimum. Country Chapel plans barbecue The Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling on south M-37 will have having a chicken barbecue Saturday, Sept. 18, from noon until about 5 p.m. The meal consists of a half a chicken, potato or macaroni salad, relishes and dessert, for $6 per meal. The women of the church also will have a mini-bazaar. Tickets are available at the church in advance, or on the day of the dinner. Proceeds will fund special programs in the church. Motorcycle run set for Saturday The sixth annual Michigan Remembers Run will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. on the capitol steps. Lansing. The motorcycle run honors and remem­ bers military P0W/M1A personnel from all u.s. wars, and the families who await return of their loved ones. Claudette and Rocky Adams of Hastings are ride captains. Staging for the ran will be al McDonald’s in Hastings, preparing for departure at 10:30 a.m. For more informa­ tion. call 269-945-6230. The run begins from various cities, towns and staging sites throughout Michigan on Saturday morning, then ride to Lansing. Participants should arrive at the capitol by 1:15 p.m. There will be a parade of 77 motorcycles (solo riders) on Michigan Avenue beginning at 1:35 p.m. Energy efficiency seminar planned Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will be host for a "Making Your Home More Energy Efficient" workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, or from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 9. The cost of energy is expected to rise this winter. Homeowners most likely will see an increase in their heating bills. However, there are simple things that you can do around your house to Iowa your bills. This seminar will be targeted toward homeown­ ers and homebuyers interested in learning how to achieve energy savings. Pre-registration is required; a minimum of ten participants is needed. Call (269) 721-4190. The cost of the class is $5 for members and $7 for non-memberv Right to Life plans to meet Tuesday The Barry County Right to Life monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 21. The meeting will be as usual al the Thornapple Valley Church located at 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. �Page 4 - Thursday. September 16. 2004 - The Hastmgs Banner Saxon athletes, coaches are winners Despite rumors, Why own 100 percent of nothing? To the editor: After watching the Republican convention, I am struck by a newly verbal, zed theme of the current administration. President Bush talked about creating an 'ownership society.' He warns us to 'own' our future by owning our own health care plans, our pension plans and yes, even our social security plans. On the surface it sounds like an interesting idea. But when you analyze it, it could be devastating. One big question I have is whether we will be given back all of the money we have contributed in the way of social security taxes and pension fund contri­ butions made since we each started working. Experience tells me that this would never happen, especially since the president is presently using our social security monies to fund his multi-billion dollar war of choice in Iraq. At the same time, tens of thousands of individuals* retirement funds have been stolen by the very corporations who managed them. The harsh reality of his new initiative is this: We as citizens would be 100% responsi­ ble for all of our own health care costs with­ out the benefit of real and affordable health insurance. We've all seen what happened the day after Bush gave his rousing convention speech about protecting senior citizens* health care. They were given a 17% increase in their Medicare costs, the largest single increase in Medicare s history. Couple that with the pre­ scription drug card that the president brags about providing to seniors. It is a card without competitive price structures or price limits, with so many restrictions and requirements for individuals that the only ones benefiting from this card are the pharmaceutical compa­ nies. The Bush Administration is presently on a campaign to further weaken one of our most cherished rights; the right to sue for damages in a court of law when we have been harmed by a doctor's negligence or malprac.ice. We would be 100% responsible for our own retirements after laboring all of our lives to create wealth for the country's top I per­ cent, who own 90% of the nation's wealth. We would get to "own" our own retirement plan without the benefit of pension plans or social security. Extremist Republicans have been on a campaign to dismantle social secu­ rity for decades and perhaps Bush and his strategists will be th: ones to actually achieve it. He will if he can manage to sell his "own­ ership" plan to us. Government's highest calling is to protect citizens from corporate greed and to provide a safety net for those who need it Taxes are collected in order to pay for things that we as a society have identified as essential to our health and safety. I don't mind paying my fair share of taxes. I realize that my taxes con­ tribute to the welfare of my community, and this nation. To think that we would all be better off if we individually "owned* all of the great pro­ grams that we as a country have established is at best simplistic and at worst an effort to deceive us. I suggest that each of us look behind the pretty words and catchy phrases that are being bantered about to see the real meaning behind them. One hundred percent ownership of nothing is where the Bush Administration is leading us. Patricia Wilson, Middleville Barry County farm land worth protecting Dear editor, A recent letter by Michael Mills was pub­ lished regarding the farmland preservation program. Mr. Mills stated that "when a person owns large amounts of property, works it all his life and passes away, then the land becomes the property of the nearest surviving relatives... to do with that property as they see fit." Why should it become the nearest surviving rela­ tives’ decision what happens to land someone else spent their life working on and paying for? Shouldn't it be the decision of said indi­ vidual before his or her death? When land is put into a purchase of devel­ opment rights (PDR) program and the county/state buys the development rights from the property ownerfs), they do it at the request of the property ownerfs), not because the county commissioners are "meddling.” Not all citizens in Barry County are inter­ ested in turning a quick buck and selling their land to the highest bidder. Many farmers get forced into such situations as the costs to farm increases while the profits decrease. I agree with Mr. Mills that we are already taxed too much, but I also realize that won't be changing any time soon, no matter how many politicians promise they will lower taxes if they get into office. I disagree with Mr. Mills* statement that the average citizen will benefit "zero, zilch, noth­ ing" from a PDR program. There are various ways we will all benefit — with less traffic on roads, which in turn causes less road mainte­ nance for the Road Commission, less pres­ sure on schools to expand, and less stress on our aquifers and environment, just to name a few. All of the above will result in less money being asked for by our local politicians. In the end, the institution of a well-man­ aged successful PDR program should give us a lower tax base. As the population increases, so do taxes for the individuals who already live here. Anyone who has had a development go in next to them can attest to at the very least their state equalized valuation (SEV) increasing, which in turn raises their property taxes. I would dare say the majority of citizens in Barry County live here because of its rural character, not in hopes that it will turn into a suburb of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo or Lansing. I cannot afford to buy all the land that goes for sale to save it from develop­ ment; therefore, I will settle for contributing a fraction to preserve what is left Barry County is beautiful, rural, and unique, and that is something worthy of preservation. Have you ever driven by a development and said "Wow, what a beautiful cluster of homes, let's stop and take a picture." Probably not. Land is a beautiful thing and worth preser­ vation. Jennifer Mitchell, Middleville To the editor: In regards to Don Johnson’s letter to the editor in the Banner Sept. 9: Having had five children go through the Hastings school sys&n. all of whom played sports, we feel Mr. Johnson is way off base. There is more to sports than a winning record. There is tlie ability to be a team play­ er, to have the tenacity to stick to it when the record is bad. to have the integrity to do what is right There are many lessons young people learn in being part of a team. It is important that they know how to lose, along with know­ ing bow to win. Our children have been a part of both. We think that head coach Kyle DeHom is doing well. He is trying to teach these young men that they are more than football players that they are a part of this community. He has them doing service projects as part of this. Our youngest lad Coach DeHom all four years that he played football. We really appre­ ciate the life lessons that he has tried to instill in these young men. So. they aren't winning. We don’t have the size that the other teams have. Our son was on the line a lot and was constantly out weighed by 70 pounds or more every week. There are cycles of talent. When our older children were in school there were ’Winning teams and losing teams. Each of our children have gone on to be good citizens and produc­ tive members of our society. It is not easy to be a coach. They are not paid a great amount A lot of the staff are actu­ ally volunteers. In the eyes of a lot of the arm­ chair coaches in the stands we hear, they can't do anything right, and for that matter, refer­ ees. But how many of those same people are out there day after day with those boy and girls who have formed relationships with them who care about them like the coaches do? These coaches aren't in it for the money. They have to stay late if a parent can't get there right after practice or a game. They give up their family lives during their sports sea­ son. The coaches also do things with these young people during the off season. They go to camps, they have them in the weight rooms, they console with them, tutor them, mourn with them when a family member dies or is sick. Are there bad coaches? Yea. But they are not bad because of a losing season or two. They are bad if they belittle the young people, if they are bad rote models, if they don't take time to be the adults that these young people need in their lives. Let’s get our priorities right These young people aren't losers. They are winners for just having been a part of a team. You speak to any one of the young people. Most of them will tell you they like and appreciate ther coaches, even when we adults tend to think otherwise. As far as Mr. Johnson's comments about our athletic director. Mr. Johnson doesn’t seem to really know what the AD’s job entails. Steve Hoke has to set up the schedule for every team. He has to get the refs or umps. He has to get the workers far the tournaments, listen to complaints We're sure there is more to it than that even. Coaches and athletic directors have thank­ less jobs, but we thank them for being a part of the lives of our children and the young peo­ ple in this community. Win or lose, our kids are the winners because of them. Dan and Lorie Bkir, Hastings Think hard before you swallow GOP line T? £ac editor: Before you go to the polls and voce the norm Republican line, may I ask you to give it a bit of thought, and ask your self just what you have gained from this man who was not elected but appointed to his office? Are you better off financially now then you were four years ago? Are you getting the big interest on your investments that you were four yean ago? Are the job prospects looking as good as they were four yean ago? Are the unemployment lines small and getting small­ er? Think hard now, and be fair with your answers. Now, let me ask you, how are the prices going for you in the commodities, on your health insurance? How about the gasoline prices, air. you happy that they are sky high, and will continue to go higher, so that The Man from Crawfqrd, Texas, can pay off his CEOs for their coiFrib*1!**?"? to his million of dollars campaign fund. 1 Oh. by tbecMy. we weriout of debt four quoted' when be said that if you don’t elect him and The Man. there will be another big disaster? Well, talk about misquotes, they have done a 'job* on Mr. Kerry, but of course there isn't any misquoting then, huh? It makes a difference when it is on their side! Il has been said that the debt going up win give this team a chance to try and privatize our social security, and change our Medirwe. They win uy the government cannot slic'd to pay these things any more. Well I for one am not buying their happy rhetoric. Give them four more yean and all of us oldsters will be under the bridge trying to stay alive, for sure. I am so glad that our young people are able to vote at the age of 18. Just maybe they can save a lot of burden for themselves by look­ ing deep into the situation and trying a differ­ ent avenue for a change! . ...^ _ As I was driving home from Delton the other day, I noticed a sign that is so ba fitting to the situation — "Preserve the nation. Plant a Bush in Crawford Texas!" yean ago. and now we are 402 billion dollars in debt and climbing! Has anyone noticed how Cheney was 'mis­ Pet World open To the editor: My wife and I are owners of Pet World, 221 W. Mill Sl. next to the Admiral Gm Station in Hastings. As some may be aware, I have put my building up for sale. This has created slot of confusion as to at our future plans are or First I was only try ing to sell the building, not the pet business. I wanted to relocate so we could build i bigger and better Pet World. I hive since taken the store off the market Now there are a bunch of nunors. or lies, going around that we are dosing, selling, going bankrupt, etc., well I want Io let all of my customers know Pet World is not up for sale any more, we are not closing, we are not moving, we are not going bankrupt, and as a matter of fact, we have just started remodel­ ing of the building and plan to be here a very long lime. We appreciate the community's continued support and if anyone has any questions or comments about this, please call Pet World! The phone number is and always will be 269948-pets (7387). Kandi & Doug Ward, owners. Pet World. Hastings Saxon soccer team shows its success Th the editor: Football is not the only sport in "aatiagt1’ It may be the one that continues to be in the spotlight for various reasons, but not all Saxon fans are football exclusively. The Saxon soccer teams, both vanity and JV. provide exciting entertainment. Coaches Brian Roddcrick and Evan Winkler both have outstanding young men on their Ira— They are the meaning of 'It's a great day to be a Saxon!” It has been a privilege to watch their hard work pay off with great games that keep you on the edge of your seat. While unlike Johnson Held, the Pierce Held cannot pro­ vide adequate seating, a wide variety at the concession stand, or if you can imagine more than a Port-O-John for fan convenience; the money you spend is more then worth it! You will be amazed to see the Saxon soccer teams demonstrate what being an athlete, a team player rod a true Saxon is all about. So, hats off to the coaches, the teams, and the fans ’.bo show their support... even if they need to bring their own toilet paper! 'It is a great day to be a Saxon!* Blanche Munjoy. Hastings Let’s protect our outdoor sports lands To the editor: If you are a hunter, fisherman, trapper or just enjoy using the outdoors, then you need to vote yes Nov. 2 for the ballot proposal to fund purchase of development rights. This proposal, if paned. will give Barry County a local match to receive federal funds to buy the development rights from farmers who choose to sell their rights. The property owner still owns the land and can continue to farm, and can expand ther operation, which might include another house or a new building that is related to the farm operation. If the land is sold, the new owner must accept the easement and allow no development except that related to the farm operation. The only way the ease­ ment can be broken is through eminent domain. The benefit to Barry County outdoor users is that only 51% of the land enrolled needs to Public Opinion: be agricultural to qualify, leaving 49% for open space, wetlands and wildlife habitat I believe if you protect the farmlands you pro­ tect the wildlife habitat they both go hand in hand. I know that the outdoors people are seme of the most dedicated voters. We also love the outdoors and want it to remain for our chil­ dren and grandchildren to use. One way to achieve thia is to vote yes Nov. 2 on the bal­ lot proposal to protect the farmlands and the open space we all love so much in Barry County. George Cullers. Statewide vice president. Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Baltimore Township Did you tour Michigan in summer? The West Michigan lakeshore communities suffered from a lack of tourists this past summer. Did you take in any Michigan Responses to oar weekly question. attractions over the warmer months? Where did you go? Tbn Haptiagp Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 nttawty.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division o»J^d Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone. (280) 945-9654 John Jacobo Frodoric Jacoba Vtoa Ptoaidant Proaidart -NEWSROOMDavid T.lbung(Edka) Baine Glbort (teeUtwr rrMni) Helen Mudry Patricia Johna Sandia Poneeho Catty Rualer Drr.ti DiBu DtWTwf liiwuWviAr wtrue vvvmjvwt t a- -«a- - - ra--.-a r.__ r------------rran raw man naamar naaa • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Justin Perrin, Middleville: Wyoming: Hastings: Delton: Hastings: “It was a very busy time for us. I don't think we **We didn’t get to go anywhere this summer.” “I didn’t get to travel much this summer. I had to keep my garden grow­ ing." “We visited all over Michigan this summer. We don’t let rainy weather keep us from visiting.” “We don’t do much traveling, but we to try to get up north once or twice a year." CMM a* accaptod Monday fcraufr Fdday. MOaJMoSSOpjn will be able to go any­ where this fall either.” “We’ve visited every­ where this summer from Binder Park Zoo, Frederik Meijer Gardens. Saugatuck and Holland State Park.” Scott Onwnen Ros© Heaton DanBuarge Jonathan Jacobs Subscripton Ratoa: S2S par yaar In Barry County W par yaar tn aqototag <w«n »paryaartoai*iaa POSTMASTER Sand addraaa eftanpa to: POBoaB HMBnp. Ml 4B06S4B02 Second Ctoaa Poatoga PaM at Heeanga. Ml 4B06S �Don’t sell the future to balance budget Memo to Gov. Jennifer Gnnholm and the Michigan Legislature: You can't have it both ways... The governor says she has an understanding of a new way of look­ ing al jobs in Michigan. She says we need a higher educated work four ready to take on the jobs of the future. Just last week Michigan accepted a bid on an old hospital location near Ann Arbor in a fair bid process. Toyota bid $9.3 million and a developer from Detroit bid $25.5 million. The governor wants to accept the Toyota bid, even though it is lower, because the possibili­ ty of additional jobs for the stale. Why didn't they clarify that before accepting bids, making it a more fair bidding process? I'm all for creating jobs, too. But fairness has a place here. The governor talks about smarter jobs and about the importance of a college education at the same time she and the State Legislature are taking additional money from our high schools, passing mon of the costs on to taxpayers by way of fees and reducing college spending, forcing tuition costs up for parents. Just last week a number of colleges complained that a number of students failed to show up for the first day of classes, in pan due to the high costs. Meanwhile, it was reported that the governor was asking for $7.2 million for icreases in health care benefits, and wage increases, plus money for renovations at the state capital. There shouldn't be any increases, and why aren't we passing the costs of the health care ben­ efits on to the people who receive them, just like most industry throughout Michigan, and why are we spending money now on cos­ metic adjustments to the stale capital building? Our state government has their beads in the sand, they just don't get it Another plant announced last week it is leaving Greenville, mov­ ing production to Detroit plants and to its Indiana location. It seems plants ctosiags. school reductions, pay for play, layoffs sad health benefit cost increases are just a part of everyday life for the taxpayers in Michigan, but the State Legislature just wants to ignore the sounds. This week the state announced it will require taxpayers to pay their property taxes sooner, so they are asking us to pay one-third by early summer and the balance by December. This is serious business and it takes a legislature that is serious. They've spent the last couple of weeks secretly working on a plan to steal $6.6 iciJion from our $1.2 billion dollar deficit by taking money from the stale's school districts that spend more than $9,000 per pupJ. This is when schools have already started dass sessions, yet they've already had to submit their budgets to the state by July 1 under the law. and now they are finding out state aid will be cut from their budget This is no way to tun a business, they won't allow the school dis­ tricts to operate this way, and yet they do it all the time. They are just concerned about balancing their budget which is due Oct 1 and they are going to do it no matter what Their argument is they are taking the money from the 'rich dis­ tricts.* Well, good for them. But do we want our state government pitting the school districts against one another? If we are short^then all districts should feel the pain. But I think our elected officials need to take another doser look at spending across the board, not just st the education spending. Sooner or later our legislators are going to have to face the music. You can't just continue to gut educational spending year after year, and especially at the same time profess the importance of education or getting the best education possible to be able Io compete in a glob­ al marketplace. By the time we get this figured out, our educational institutions we be in terrible condition and it could take millions to turn our state's schools around again. Bad news for Michigan's students young and old alike, we are selling off our future, just to balance a budget today. Here's a potential solution: Issue municipal bonds for education. Instead of investing in companies that send jobs outside of Michigan or overseas, this would keep our investment dollars at home. The governor and state lawmakers should show us the guts to make the big decisions and work to fix the problem, at least take a stab at it Renew assault weapons ban Just the title alone should send shock waves through our commu­ nities. We just were reminded of an important date from history, Wil, and having to look bock and revisit the tragic happenings of the event should bring us all to understand the importance of good legislation to protect our citizens is more important than ever before. This isn't a question whether you have to right to bear arms. I dent have a problem with anyone having a gun to hunt with, but there are no hunters anywhere in our country who need an assault rifle except ones that need to be locked behind ban. Ifs time our government leaden take on these issues with respon­ sibility, not wanting to make them so political This is serious busi­ ness and it shouldn't be left to petty politics. Both parties should see the importance of the issue and move to renew the ban on assault arms. It took yean to get this law passed, and we have lost a great deal as citizens if we allow our leaden to let this legislation just fade into the night Both patties are wanting to use this issue in their cam­ paigns. but we as citizens need to stand up and say 'not this one,' this is far too serious an issue for the politicians. I generally support sunsetting laws, they allow us the chance to review our decisions and to make adjustments in our laws to better represent our citizenry. Take a look, legislators. but get this law back on the books for the safety of all of us. M js' law enforcement lead­ en across this nation believe this is impertam their safety and for many citizens who might become victims of th: very armament we are trying to protect against Renew now, before more guns get in the hands of the wrong peo­ ple. - Fred Jacobs, vice preident,J-Ad Graphics ’ 40* __________________ — ________ __________ An.i........................ We can work together to solve our most critical problem To the editor: Remember when you were a kid? If you can't remember, then watch little children as they play. They sit with their toys, moving them around, pretending, and they have con­ versations with lively imaginations! This is a quality all of us possess. It’s part of being human. And yet, as we grow up and mature, something happens to that quality in many of us. We lose that sense of imagination and thinking about possibilities. The 9/11 Commission's recent report con­ cluded that the greatest fau 11 of our leaders!) i p before ad during that crisis was the complete lack of imagination. And that got me to think­ ing about the current election and what I would wish for from the candidates. Imagine a candidate giving the following “My fellow Americans: Our nation faces a serious problem. We are addicted to and depend on cheap sources of oil to operate our economy. But it’s not only us. All nations depend on this substance to grow their economies. Since we don't produce enough oil in the United States, we need to import oil from the Middle East, from Africa and from South America. “Right now, three of the world's most pow­ erfill nations, (The United Stales. Russia and China) are trying to control and protect the Middle East region so that our economies will continue to function. Our troops are being asked to guard pipelines. This poses the dan­ ger that our current friendship with Russia and China may turn to conflict as all of us need oil. 'At the beginning of the 1960s, President John F Kennedy set a goal for the United States when he said, 'Our nation will place a man on the moon by the end of this decade!' “I say. 'By the year 2015, the United States win have developed new sources of fuel to operate the internal combustion engine, and to create new engines to power oar trans­ portation vehicles, our homes, our factories.' My first act as your president will be to send a bi 11 to Congress for their approval that will insure the success of that goal. The bill will be a grant program to our universities, our scien­ tists. our engineers, our industries, our entre­ preneurs, to research and develop these new fuels or engines. We will hold nationwide sci­ ence fain and contests. We will encourage all of to think with creativity and imagination. “As your president, I do not wish to send our precious daughters and sons to stand guard on miles and miles of oil pipelines. Their blood and sacrifice are too great, when there is this better way to solve our energy problem. “Many of our jobs are being sent overseas. And we have to free this truth. At work, most, if not all of us, have a 401K or other type of retirement plan. We want those investment dollars to grow. This pus pressure on the pub­ lic companies to continually make profits to pay dividends and increase the share values of the company stock. That is why our jobs are disappearing. The economies of China and ( know Your Legislators: India ire growing as they become the indus­ trial powerhouse, we once were. "The products these countries produce make possible the lower prices we pay in our stores, but what happens when you and I can­ not afford to shop because our jobs and income have disappeared? This is a race to the bottom and is unacceptable. As it now stands we face this terrible trade-off: Higher prices for goods and services, or lower prices and lost jobs. “Well, America, I do not accept what is happening to our economy. And I ask that each one of us use our imaginations to help solve our problems. I call on every teacher, every school, every business, every church, every individual, to set aside a time period to think about our problems and how beat to solve them. We are nation of 'can-do' people. We give ourselves second chances. “1 am setting up a national ‘suggestion box.' This box will receive your ideas on energy, jobs, poverty, health care, taxes and defense. Your original ideas will be protected by the laws of our great land. You will be rewarded forthem. “I must also tell you in all honesty, that bard times may be ahead as we transition to new products and industries. All of us may have to downsize. But a little pain shared by all is far better than a repeat of past failures. "Please help me lead us into the next phase of our wonderful future! Remember, the pres­ ent does not have to be permanent!" Hank Schuuring, Byron Center President Bush deserves 4 more years To the editor: 1 believe President Bush deser/es another four years. As president and commander-in-chief, he has shown leadership and true grit at a time it was needed. I am very proud of him and our military. In regards to weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, the president acted on intelligence information that coincided with other nations. France. Russia. Israel Jordan and the previ­ ous Clinton administration. After 9-11, the president could not chance more innocent American lives lost with an unpredictable dictator, who had a history of supporting ter­ effort to undermine the much needed respome to those who brought death and dceriuctioo to our country, and those who were a gathering threat to us and others. And don't think for a minute that this dis­ course doesn't get heard by those who want to hinder the liberation of the 50 million people of Iraq and Afghanistan, who have only known a brutal existence. In a copyright article in the April 1968 issue of Readers Digest, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower said about the protest and political discourse during the Vietnam War, 'It is improper and I think unpatriotic to voice dissent in such a way that enexxnages rorists. As for the Democratic party. Terry McAuliffe the DNC chairman, and a large number of well-known Democrats, have put politics of their party ahead of the best inter­ ests of America. The Democratic party lead­ ership. over the last three years, has politi­ cized the battle against terrorism to win an election. With their caustic, self-serving, political rhetoric, they have orchestrated an our enemies to believe that we have lost the capacity to make a national deciaioo and act upon it' I agree. As a Vietnam era vet and a cunent card-carrying UAW member of 20 yean. I stand with President Bush. And please keep our troops in your thoughts and prayers. Mike Marlow, Delton Instruction Book helps people fix more thin things To the editor, My Two Become One' (diesel, VW Rabbit/carfpickup) didn't want to start one recent morning. I finally went to the instruc­ tion book, which taught me something I did not know. It referred me to what it called the 'glow plug fuse.' Sure enough, it was burnt in Him. Here is the task, the course, tee formula, in Matthew 28:18-20, 'And Jeans came ted spoke to them, saying.‘AH authority baa been given to Me in beaven and on earth. Go there­ fore and make disciples of all tee nations, baptizing teem in tee name of tee Father and two. After much searching. I bought a fine and replaced it, the Rabbit again starts instantly, just like it is supposed to. Then it dawned on me that life is very much like that. Some people get tick, go to the hospital, or to jail or priaon, or even kill themselves. (I found this fuse may have been of tee Soo and of tee Holy Spirit, teaching teem to obaerve all things teat I have com­ manded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'" Notice three alls. First in verse 18, 'All authority baa been given to the Lord Jeans Christ' Second, “take the killer of the pickup that 1 cut tn two to make a pickup out of my totaled car. after it was rear ended.) In reading the Instruction Book for people. I found this in Deuteronomy 30:19-20. *1 call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing', therefore choose life, picture worth a thousand words). Third, 'teaching them to obaerve all things teat I (Jesus) have commanrirri you.' This is all from and through Jeans Christ The sum of tee mraaagr. as you can see, is Jesus Christ and Him crucified, aa stated in I Corinthians 2:1-2. 'And I, brethren, when I came to you. did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you tee tes­ timony of God. For I drarsmined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.* This cross has a three-part that both you and your descendants may live... 'that you may love the Lord your God. that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him. for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham. Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.' This was written to Israel They are suffer­ ing the consequences to this day. In the New Testament, Galatians 6:7-9.1 found very much the same truth for us. 'Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that be will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit win of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.' We do have a choice. I just heard on this morning's news of a young lady found dead in the back seat of a car after partying all night You too have a choice of life and death. Hosing and cursing, corruption or abundant and eternal life. The choice is between doing your own thing, which I like to call “Me-ism," or believing and following our Maker, as it is written in the Instruction Book, the Holy Bible, written by our Maker. This begins with and continues by believing the author. Notice Mark 10:18. "So Jesus said to him. 'Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God." Did you notice Jesus is either God and good, or not God, and there­ fore not good. If you really believe Jesus is God and good, you will oust Him and love th. message (good news) to‘All the nations,' Christian baptism is tee initiation picture (a mcsisgc. First is Grace « (God's Righteousness At Christ's Expense) 2 Corinthians 5:18­ 21, "Now all things are of God. who has rec­ onciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconcilia­ tion. teat is, teat God was in Christ reconcil­ ing the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to then and has rommittod Io us tee word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled lo God. For He made Him who knew no sin lo te am for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.' Second = Faith is taking God at His word, genuine faith. Hebrews 11A 'But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for be who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who dili­ gently seek Him.' This is what we must do. Third ■ is knowing Christ died for you, I John 2:2, 'And He Himself is tee propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.* And you died with Him figuratively. See Romans 6:3-6. 'And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.* (Galatians 5:24) This is the only effective remedy for “Meism" that causes vincaSy sS our problems. Rus Sarver. Hastings ) The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a U.S. Senate Dabble Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional represen­ tative. editor's discretion tor competing reasons only. U.S. Conors** Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. MlchlQ*n I. Gov. Jennifer Granhohn, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (AU of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirk- holz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. 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Justin (Judd) Brown, age 89. of Cascade went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 10. 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife. Marion E. Brown; and his son. H. Justin Brown, n. He is survived by his children, James and Carole Brown of Ada. Jeff and Marilyn Satyshur of Crawfordsville, IN. Tom and Jackie Wilson of East Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sis­ ters-in-law and brother-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Judd retired as Plant Manager of the 36th Street General Motors Plant after 43 years of ALLEGAN - Beatrice M. Dexter Brooks, age 97. of Allegan, formerly of Charlotte and Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2004. She was born in Newaygo on March 31, 1907 to Waiter and Irene (Asprey) Covell. She ir suivived by her children. Walter (Charriete) Dexter of Mason. David (Alice) Dexter of Lake George, Lyndon “Lee” Dexter of Charlotte, Shirley Cook of Honea Path. SC. and Doris (Fred) Perry of Allegan; daughter-in-law. Alice Dexter of White Pigeon; 35 grandchildren; 86 great grandchil­ dren; and 24 great great grandchildren. Beatrice was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Leonard Dexter and Dewey Brooks; son, Robert Dexter, daughters, Ida Jean McNutt and Maxine Hascher, and great grandson. Robert Paul Dexter, and brotheis. Vernon and George Covell. The funeral service was held on Thursday. September 16, 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The family wiE meet friends for one hour prior lo the service. Burial will take place in West Sebewa Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Calvary Baptist Church of Charlotte. service. . Funeral services for Judd will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo, SE, Kentwood with Pastor Caroline Wharton officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Maria E. Bowerman MIDDLEVILLE - Maria E. Bowerman, age 50. of Middleville, went to be with har Lord and Savior on Friday, September 3, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center. Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bowerman was bom on December 23. 1953 in Lansing, the daughter of Wayne and Catherine (Ley) Simpson. She was married to Duane (Sonny) Bowerman on January 8. 1977. Maria was a daycare provider, a loving homemaker, wife and mother. She was a member of Thomapp*? Valley Church. Maria was very active in many areas of the church, nursery, youth group, women to Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MJ 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-302! church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 in; Sunday School I IO w Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday tught* 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 80S S. Jeflenoo. Faber Al RaaeU. Pastor Saturday Ma» 4:30 p_m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and li.00 ajn.. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 PA HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hastings, Mich. W. Clayton Gamson. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 it; classes for all ages Morning Worship 1000 ta Ncrscjj provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 pm. Wednesday activities 700 pm. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fint grade). Kids dub or Junior BMe quu (^a 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Quiz (apes 13-l9y.Adnk Bible Study-No age baits. VELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3IS5 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phr-c 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10.30 am.. Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member CAarv* of the WorU WUe Anglican Cmmummm.- 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe ID. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship * 8 ajn. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Avmlabie at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. I1O0 am. Morning Worship Service: 600 p m evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Childrat CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 tm. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Wonhip 1100 ant; Evening Service at 600 pzn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 ant-11 am.: P.O. Box 63. Hartings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dunne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 ant; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. WOOOGROiT. BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and cievator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ant HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Rsdwd Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www hopeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 8180007. Church Secretary. Delilah ■— nterih—i. Wfftew, 9 a.m to I p.m Sunday Morning 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am. Monung Worship. Sunday. 64 pm. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 pm- Sonrhasr PreSchool (ages 3&4)i Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am.. I2-2J0 pm. Wednesday 64 pm. Pioneer Cub (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm.). Wednesday 64 pm. Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 AB). Wednesday. 7 pm. rv - ■ - i| . . T - > —* ___ . . • * ■ layci rnccung, lunio care proviued) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH PRAIRIEVILLE BOLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. MI 49046 • 269471-4193. Pretor. MOST ROLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADmONAL LATIN MASS women, a true lover of all of God's Children. She devoted her life to her family and church and enjoyed spending time with her ioved ones. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years. Duane E. Bowerman; two sons. Wayne W. (Erin) Bowerman of Caledonia, James E. (Mandy) Bowerman of Plainwell; one daughter, Brenda L. Bowerman of Middleville; her mother. Catherine Simpson; three sisters, Clara Baker. Georgine LaFaut and Patty Simpson, all of Lansing; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her father. Wayne Simpson and brother. James 314 C Mani Street. Middleville, WOODLAND UNITED 203 N. Main. P.O. Ben 95. Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. 2415 McCam Rd. (Irvmg). Rl Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 a.m. Monung Prayer, I1O0 am. Holy Cnmmaninu Wednesday 600 pm. Evening Prayer service. AU services usmg the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For note informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rraory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http.//www.churchseEkJnet/church/a ndrev/mattZ or email us a: rtrevbusnrckRyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Wxxllawa Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Minisenes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth, 9-30 am. Sunday School far all ages; 10:45 am.. Monung Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service; 700 p tn. Sr. High Youth. UWnesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer rod Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 for tnfonnatioo on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Parar Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, yoodi prop. «Ml mall (rfap nuistry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprit-filled darch. Matti* at Ar Maple Izaf Grange. HwyM-66 >outb of Assyria Rd . Nashvdk. M«±. 49073 Sun Praise A Wonhip 10:30 am.. 600 pjn.. Wed. 630 pm. Jems dab far boys A girts ages 4-11 Patton David and Rare MacDonall Aa oreb of God's fave. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.’' For iafarmatica call 1416731-5194 or I-5I74S2-IRM. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hsiungs. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Mtatotar David Raper. Serving the Needs of Oar Neighbors! (Philippians 24) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Pteme join re trader Bible Ores 1000 am; Mntap 1100 am. 600 p.m Wtdniiiiy- BMe Ores 700 pm. Oaaaes far al agca FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 830 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Church. H 9:30 am. M-43. Delton Dehon Boostor Buiidiac. Puaor Jrara McKemy (269) 623-8157 . Sunday Service I0J0 a.m.-uooo1. HASTINGS FREE Tom’s Market). Services 8:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for all ages KKM) am. Adult elec­ tives September through Jim Dickinaon leading; Ends MeetXots Pienon Pastor Dan. (senior citizens) BMe Study. 6:30 Children h Weaver GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael 500 pm. 8.-00 pm. 200 700 pm. Catechism Parents. HASTINGS FIRST UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office boun are Monday-Thursday 900 am.-Noon and 100-300 pm. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship boun: 8:30 LIVE’ Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. HOC Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm., and the Praise Team rehearses on Tbundays at 6:30 pm. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 am. Traditional Worship; 1IKX) am. Comemporwy Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH- HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCFS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Main Sl. Thursday 7-9 p.m. only. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Cancer Society or Whitneyville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. pm. ELEXF \B INCORPORATED of Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions’’ 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 Joann Yates, loving wife of Ken Yates, lov­ ing mother of Michael Harder of Middleville and Dawn Schultz of Middleville, and loving grandmother of Benjamin and Isaac Schukz of Middleville and Nicole Harder of Germany went to be with the Lord on Monday. September 13, 2004. Joann also leaves behind her mother. Ella Murphy of Wyoming; her brother, Kenneth Murphy of Wyoming; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Murphy. Joann was bom July 25. 1946. She was the founder of the Barry County Cancer support group. She was a member of the Whitneyville Bible Church where she participated in the Crisis Response Team. Funeral services for Joann will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Whitneyville Bible Church. 8546 Whitneyville Road. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Members of the family wid receive rela­ tives and friends at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Walk. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Lindsay E “Lynn" Hutt, Jr., age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully. Friday, September 10, 2004 surrounded by family friends in Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hutt was bom on September 18. 192) in Madrid. New York, the son of Lindsay E and Alice S. (Fetterly) Hun Sr.. Lynn enjoyed a full life. In 1942, he enlist­ ed in the Army and served his country during World War 11 in the European African Middk Eastern Theatre where he received the Good Conduct Medal. European Theater of War. and Marksmanship Medal. He was dis­ charged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. His legions of friends fondly remember him always eager to lend a hand or to fix any­ thing, from television and radios to clogged drain pipes and cars. He always loved the challenge. In 1951, Lynn began working in the dairy business as a salesman and mechanic for the Smith Lee Company in Oneida. New York. He moved to Hastings in 1955 with his young family after being given the area east of the Mississippi as his territory. When he retired in 1975 he was Sales Manager East of the Mississippi and Chief Mechanic for Champion International Paper Company. He He is loved his family and enjoyed farm­ ing. fishing, hunting, and playing cards with his friends. He had been a long-time member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. The funeral service was held on Monday. September 13 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial took place in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church or the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. |Joann Yates| Congregation Council; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. >ev. Dr. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Lindsay E. “Lynn" Hutt, Jr. LAKE ODESSA Paul Donald Desgranges, aged 86. of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with his Lord or September 9. 2004. Paul was born August 19. 1918 in Pleasant Bend. Ohio to John Wesley and Ruth (Rowlader) Desgranges. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 62 years, Freida (Makley) Desgranges; sister. Laura Haney; and brothers. Willard and Lavon Desgranges. Surviving are his three daughters, Paula (Merv) Carter of Lake Odessa, Diana (Bernie) Wilfong of Paw Paw. and Ruthie (Jerry) Benjamin of Saranac; grandchildren. Marty (Karrie) Carter. Kelly (Pam) Carter, Kim (Brian) VanNeste. and Gina Meyers. Carrie (Troy) Kahler, Alyson Higdon. Carla (Joe) Truppa. Nikki Wilfong. Curt (Rachel) Benjamin, and Chris Benjamin; 21 great grandchildren; and four great great grand­ children; brothers and sisters. Akma (Roger) Allen. Opal (John) Booher. Clarence (Nancy) Desgranges. Arloa Lee. Elwood (Betty) Desgranges, Bill (Barb) Desgranges. Glenn (Jude) Desgranges; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Desgranges. Also surviving Paul are his wife of four yean, Orpha (Enz) Desgranges and her children. Ron (Norine) Enz. Annabelle Ludwig. Norete (Joe) Otto. Janice (Jerry) Yonkers, and David (Lori) Enz; 15 grandchildren; several great grand­ children; and numerous other relatives and friends. Paul retired from G.M. Fisher Body Plant F2 in Grand Rapids in 1978. Senior Pastor Brim Teed, Fraor of Couaaeimg A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269^45-9121. Nursery amiable WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD.I.C. Simpson. Funeral services were held Wednesday. September 8, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Associate Pastor Carla Smith officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flow® these who wish may make memorial contributions to assist the family with expenses. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Paul Donald Desgranges ! Aydan James Marlette~Jiles HASTINGS - Aydan James Marlette-Jiles. infant son of Stacey Leigh Marlette and *tyler James Jiles died Tuedsay. September 7, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Aydan is survived by his parents, Stacey and Tyler of Hastings; twin brother, Jordan Michael Marlette-Jiles; grandparents, Donna Marlene and Randy Rochon of Hastings. Michael and Jennifer Marlette of Howard City, Theresa and Ed Zachary of Hamilton and Jim Jiles and Deb Sprague of Hastings; great grandparents. Marvin Matthews of Grand Rapids, Roger and Judy Weed of Howard City, Carl and Pat Borck of Middleville, Ed and Arlene Zachary of Holland and Geri Hartwell of Grand Rapids; aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at I p.m. at Riverside Cemetery’s Babyland with Pastor Doug Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made be Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneraLhome.com). was very active in his community and the Hastings Fint Baptist Church. Lynn drove the church buses, which he kept in good working order. He married his fint wife Carmilla “T" (Colonese) Hutt in 1949 and she died in 1965. For the next four years Lynn became a single parent and did a marvelous job. He married the former Iva M. Hoffman on August 27. 1969 and the two enjoyed 35 wonderful years of marriage. After his retirement from sales. Lynn worked the night shift as a security guard at Pennock Hospital and loved it He wax a great storyteller and was always eager to share his adventures both as a young boy growing up in rural New York Stele of his adventures on die road as a salesman. He kept everyone in stitches. Mr. Hutt is survived by his wife. Iva; daughters, Sarah Lynn Hua of Boaion, Mass and Louise Ann (John) Capizzo of Scarborough. Maine; three grandchildren. Nicholas Lindsay Capizzo, Martha Rose Capizzo and Raymend Leo Capizzo; sister. Margarette Pryce of Canton. New York; 35 nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Preceding trim in death were his parents; first wife. Carmilla *T" (Colonese) Hun in 1965; sisters, Helen Tupper and Pearl Poole. Graveside services were held Monday. September 13, 2004 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Daniel L. Currie offici­ ating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). Marcella E Birte (Nee: Mason) was born January 16, 1920 on a farm her great grand­ father had homesteaded in Maple Grove in 1854. She and her sister Madeline trekked I 1/2 miles to a one room school that her grandfa­ ther built. Norton School. After graduating from Jackson High School. Marcelle married and had her four children. She then began nurses training at Foote Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She went on to Eastern Michigan to earn a B.S. and M.A. degree. While at Eastern Michigan she published and received several awards for her poetry. She was a school nurse in Macomb County and taught psychiatric nursing at Wayne State University. After retiring she and her hus­ band. Nicholas Birte, returned to her roots in Barry County. While there, she wrote a book about the history of Barry County and also wrote a children’s book “Aunt Cora’s Bad Boy” about a small boy growing up in Nashville. Marcelle was a long time member of the Assembly of God Church. She went to be with her Lord on September 6. 2004. Mrs. Birte is survived by her four children, Nancy Johnson of Tonhopah, Arizona. Dennis (Judy) Buchholtz of Warren. Roger (Jane) Buchholtz of Kalamazoo and Kathleen (Jack) Engles of Fort Myers. Florida. She is the sister of Madeline Omo of West Melbourne. Florida. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. 14 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. According to her wishes, Mrs. Birte was cremated September 7. 2004. Those wishing to honor her may make donations to Michigan Right to Life Education Fund. 2340 Porter Street S.W.. P.O. Box 901 Grand Rapids. MI 49509 (tex deductible). She was passionate about the life issue. LANSING - Lynn 1. Summers (Helrigel), age 53, of Lansing, formerly of Middleville/Hsstings passed away on September 3, after a long illness. Lynn was a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg schools and Davenport College. She was creator and owner of LynibeU’s Samos in the Lansing area. She was preceded in death by her sister/brother-in-iaw. Beth and Bill Wester, father. Ray Helrigel; and grandparents. Ben and Haze! Nagel. Surviving are her companions Ken Vandccar; sons, Walter (Tanya) Sunjners of West Virginia, David Summers of Lansing and grandson, David C. Summers; mother and step-father, Lois and Richard Seppanen of Alto; sister, Jody (Gary) Pratt of Shelbyville; many friends from the Lansing area who have enjoyed her talents and gen­ erosity as part of LynibeU’s Santos. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held on September 18 at River Terrace Church, 1509 River Terrace Dr.. East Lansing. Family will greet friends at 10 a.m., se; vice at 11 with a luncheon to follow. Memorials may be made to Sparrow Hospice or your favorite charity. �Daryl C. Jackson_______ | SARANAC - On September 11. 2004, Daryl C. Jackson, age 67. of Saranac, left this earth and his loving family due to an auto­ mobile accident. He was bom on the family farm in Campbell Township on February 28. 1937, the son of Cart Edmund and Amber Cleo (Landon) Jackson. Daryl attended the Algodon Country School and later the Lake Odessa High School. After school, he worked for a short time at the Mitchell Bentley Corp, in Ionia. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1957. On November 28, 1958. he was united in mairiage with Bonnie Bonn. He transferred from Fisher Body in Lansing shortly after his marriage, to the Fisher Body Plant in Grand Rapids, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. Daryl always loved fanning - it was his way of life. Along with his wife. Bonnie, they lived on their family farm where they raised their children. After his retirement, be began farming on a full time basis. Then later partnered with his son in the farming operation. He always said that next to Bonnie, his daughter, Darlene and son, Chris, were the most precious gifts that he had ever received. His grandchildren. Jamie, Jason. Brian. Christopher, Boone, Aubrey, and Levi were the love and delights of his life. I Dale Edward Shipman| HASTINGS - Dale Edward Shipman. age 76, of Hastings, died Saturday. September 11. 2004 at his residence. He was bom May 28, 1928 in Rutland Township, the son of Ira H. and Violet M. (Bronson) Shipman. Dale graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. Dale married Eva A. Reid July 3,1954. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. from 1952 lo 1985. He also worked as a security guard for Pinkerton Security for eight years and Viking Corp, for two years. Dale loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, cutting wood or hobby farming He attended the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Surviving are his wife of 50 years. Eva A. Shipman of Hastings; sister. Doris Shipman of Hastings; special niece. Tracy Hom; spe­ cial nephew, Daniel Hom and seven other nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Wednesday. September 15, 2004 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Alvin Yates officiat­ ing. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery, memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Gertrude Springer turn 100 An open house for 100th birthday of Gertrude Anders Springer will be held at Hope Township Hall on M-43 South of Hastings, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004 from 3 to 5 p.m. No gifts please. Daryl loved life - each day was a new wonder to be explored. He loved the smell of growing com, fresh plowed earth, and John Deere equipment. Some of his happiest times were spent driving his restored 620 John Deere tractor in local parades and tossing candy to the watching children. He loved his home in Florida and looked forward to the four months that he and Bonnie would spend there. He was preceded in death by his parents; ind his granddaughter. Ranae Kristine Young. Surviving beside his wife, are his daughter and son-in-law. Darlene and Gerald Young; son and daughter-in-law. Chris and Carla (Bartholomew) Jackson; grandchildren, Jamie, Jason, and Brian Young. Christopher, Boone, Aubrey and Levi Jackson; sister. Yvonne Cobb; brother, Harold and Cheryl Jackson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Bonn) and Wayne Stafford; sister­ in-law, Sandra Bonn; sister-in-law and spe­ cial friend, Jackie Bonn and Phil Goff; broth­ er-in-law, Gamer Bonn; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. September 14, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service was held on Wednesday. September 15, 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Interment took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, Daryl’s wishes would be for memo­ rial contributions to be given to the Ebenezer Center of the West Berlin Wesleyan Church, or the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Carolyn A. Priddy| CHARLOTTE E - Carolyn A. Priddy, age 94, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, September 11,2004. Mrs. Priddy was bom to Claude and Leila Hatfield on November 18, 1909. She married her loving husband. Bruce Priddy in 1932, and tlrey celebrated 66 years of marriage before his death in 1998. She and Bruce lived in the Vermontville area until they retired, then moved to Charlotte, and wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida for about 20 years. Mrs. Priddy was a 1927 graduate of Vermontville High School, a 1928 graduate of Eaton County Normal and a 1963 graduate of Western Michigan University. Carolyn taught 22 years in Eaton County rural schools and 10 years in Nashville and Vermontville Elementary Schools. She was a life member of Eaton County National Education Association and Michigan Association of retired teachers. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Vermontville for 52 years where she served as a choir member, as secretary, and as a Sunday School teacher. She and Bruce attended Vermontville Bible Church for the last 20 years. Carolyn loved flowers, making beautiful afghans for her loved ones, and playing games with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her three chil­ dren, Louise (Terry) McLane of Charlotte, Claudette (Darrell) Hamilton of Nashville and Duane (Donna) Priddy of Midland. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; two brothers, Frederick Hatfield of Zephyhills, Fla., and Howard (Edna) Hatfield from Wesley Chapel (near Tampa), Fla. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at the Vermontville Bible Church. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery on State Rd. west of Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermontville Bible Church or Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Charlotte. Crehans to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary France, Jone CUwioa and William John Cretan will celebrate their 70th wedding annivenary September 24, 2004. They have made their home in Hasting, since 1972 after living in Chicago for many year,. Card, my be sent to Mr. and Mn Cretan al 421 W. Grand St. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Ben and VMd Healy Ben and Vicki Healy exchanged vow, on Jan. I, 2004. The couple will be honored at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept 19 at Camp Thomapple Clubhouse. 5625 Thornapple Lake Rd. Sue and Dave Main to celebrate 25 years On September 22, 1979, Sue Ann Kersjes married David Charles Main at St. Cyril’s Church in Nashville. Mich. Sue and Dave have three children: Nicole Main, Erika (Main) Gould and Kyle Main. It you wish to VERMONTVILLE Lyle Arthur Christiansen, 69, of Vermontville, died Tuesday. September 14. 2004. Mr. Christiansen was bom March 25. 1935, in Hastings, the son of Lawrence B. and Florence E. (Matteson) Christiansen. Lyle married Catherine Beal on July 14, 1986 in Potterville. He was an electrician for Oldsmobile for 35 years before his retirement in 1935. He was very involved in Potterville, as a former police officer, volunteer fireman, head timer for track at the school and a school bus driver for 16 years. He was a member of the Capitol Area Sportsman League and was an avid hunter and camper. He also enjoyed woodworking and helping his neighbors. He is survived by his wife Catherine, son William (Sharon) Christiansen of Potterville, daughter Cindy (Greg) Cain of Grayling, sons Dean (friend Tina) Christiansen of Lansing, Kevin (Regina) Christiansen of Potterville, 17 grandchildren. 4 great grand­ children. step-children Bruce Sherman of Charlotte, Robin (Melvin) Dixon of Pittsburg. Texas. Greg Sherman of Haslett. Camila (John) Grider of Vermontville. Julie (Larry) Julscn of Potterville, twin brother Nyle (Mary Lee) Christiansen of Delton, brothers Leland (friend Sandy) Christiansen of Florida, Mason (Jeanie) Christiansen of Hastings, and sisters Maxine (Duane) Jones of Dowling, and Louise (Ron) Cunningham of Hastings. He was preceded in death by daughter Valerie in 1992. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday. September 17. 2004 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with Pastor Roger Claypool offici­ ating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township, Michigan. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Eaton Community Hospice. Further information available www.prayfuneral.com at send a card of congratulations, you may do so at: 897 Durkee Road, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Orvel Alvin Weeks. Jr., Wayland and Judy Marie Wolf. Wayland. Douglas Carl Hula, Middleville and Rebecca Ann Bass, Middleville. Peter Julius Remenar, Bannister and Sarah Ann Behrodt, Nashville. Adam Thomas Gates, Hastings and Erin Lynn McNinch, Hastings. Joshua Alien Hacker. Battle Creek and Brcinne Daneille Champion. Battle Creek. Mark Transom Keady, Plainwell and Mandi Beth Snyder, Plainwell. Terry James Shimerda, Hastings and Concepcion Jamila Silsby, Battle Creek. Dewayne Leroy Watson III. Woodland and Patricia Louise Farlee. Woodland. Jeffrey Alan Price, Middleville and Season Marie Gates. Middleville. Boyd James Tobias, Hastings and Cherie Lynn Seeber. Milan. Thomas Chas Szudzik. Middleville and Eddis Mae Hendrick. Hastings. Jimmy D. Rosenberry, Nashville and Valarie Lynneth Yeomans, Nashville. Curtis Melvin Kenyon, Nashville and Melissa Lynn Whipple, Nashville. Christopher A. Petrak. Wayland and Dale Diana Briies, Wayland. ft.....OK Hnano mey turns so Mildred Wiley celebrated her 95th birth­ day on Monday. Sept. 6. with members of her family. She has raided in Middleville fix' more than 50 years. Family members from out of town took advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to stop in and wish her much love and happi­ ness. On this very special occasion Mildred met her firs great great grandson who was only 15 day, old. Her daughter,, grandchildren, daughter-in­ law, and friends called on her to share this momentous occasion. GIRL, Amelia Hope, born at Pennock Duane and Doreen Wills to celebrate 50th anniversary The family of Duane -Duke" and Doreen Wills announce the celebration of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Sept 25.2004.1 to 4 p.m.. UAW Union Hall, 127 W. Apple Street Hastings. Mich. Cards may be sent to: 1401 S. Chariton Park Road. Hasting,. Mich. 49058. The couple requests no gifts. Please bring your favorite photos and stories of times spent with Duke and Doreen. Hospital on Aug. 26. 2004 at 8:51 p.m. to Dok Stevens of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs and 18 inches long. TWINS. Emily Elizabeth and Alexis LeeAnn Walker. born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27. 2004 at 9 01 and 9:02 p.m to Mandy Gildner and Mike Walker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1.4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long and 5 Iba. and 18 inches long. BOY. Zachary William, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26.2004 at 7:45 a.m. to Bill and Sandy Schinner of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Madison Pearl, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2004 at 6:22 p.m. to Dale and Carrie Krueger of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Karlie Rose, born at Penhock Hospital on Aug. 27. 2004 at 11:26 a.m. to Mandy L. Way and Nicholas J. Dahms of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inch­ es long. BOY, Christopher Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 1, 2004 at 11:22 a.m. to Tiffiny and Chris Hoaglin of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 1/2 oz. and 20 inches long. La neoa wmtson ceteomes kjui Dirmaay Are you a certified nursing assistant looking for an TWINS, Elizabeth Ann and Zachary William born al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30. 2004 at 6:50 and 6:59 p.m. to Nicole and Tony Jadoc of Woodland. Weighing 5 1/2 lbs and 19 1/2 inches snd 4 Ibr. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY. Clayton James, born al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27. 2004 at 1:21 a m lo Alicia Count of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. David Dwight Bums, Hastings and Janice Leigh Greenwell, Hastings. Russell Lee Veldkamp, Middleville and Roxanne Page, Middleville. Robert Steven Schultz, Wayland and Joan Stump, Wayland. Otis Hermenitt, Delton and Alma Louise Tobias, Dowling. Joseph Allan Williams, Delton and Carrie Ann Hendershot, Delton. Joseph Arthur Westra. Hastings and Arminda Ruth Frey, Hastings. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT GIRL. Kiera Am:. boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17. 2004 at 3:38 p.m. to Mick and Mary Conner of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Help celebrate La Reda Willison 85th birthday Sunday. Sept. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. Cake will be served at Baltimore Township Hall 1 1/2 mile east of Dowling. Bring along an old picture to remember old times. No BOY, Cole J., bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27, 2004 at 10:35 p.m. to Catherine (Brooks) Dunkelberger and Jason Dunkelberger of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. presents. excellent environment to show your skill at care-giv­ ing? Thomapple Manor offers a competitive benefit package and a comfortable air conditioned facility. Applications for part-time 2nd shift positions may be obtained from the business office at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. In addition to your application, you will need to provide a copy of your certificate. The office hours are Monday through Friday. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For the protection of our residents and staff, all applications are subject to a criminal background check and drug screening. 05525010 MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Bartow raacusis ana ■Enaaacn ajlueo mme MasraafiE carrnu. ca>r. Grand Rapids, Ml I Phone 616-877-4235 » ’ �Page 8 - Thursday. September 16. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ^Innie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MiichdU and Marcy Sugar A new baby in the Peacock family is Audrey Irene, bom to Eric and Carol Kind. She has a 3-year-old sister, Elena. Roger Winkler is her paternal Lynda Cobb (left) and Marilyn “Susie" Smith are ready for the first tour group to enter the Cobb-Smith House. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is holding a supper Saturday, open to the public, with serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church is bold­ ing a Harvest Festival on Saturday from 8 a.m. noon to benefit the Karl Klynstra family. Karl, a leukemia victim who hopes to have a bone marrov. transplant, is now installed in an apartment in Ann Arbor to have his chemotherapy treatments and wife Julie is with him much of the time. There will be baked goods, garden produce., cinnamon rolls, coffee and more. The next Ionia County immunization clinic will be held next Wednesday, Sept 22, in the basement of Central UMC from 9 to 11:30 ajn. The Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. Sent. 25. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mike McCartney will be the host On Sept. 21. Mrs. Gladys Dyke of Holland will turn 103 years old. She is the mother of Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Dyke Reed. She lived for 17 years on Fourth Avenue and worked at tl*c Lake Odessa Canning Co. On a recent day. the D & W grocery stores of Grand Rapids featured the pharmacists at their stores with a large picture of each. The pharmacist shown for Holland/Grand Haven was Tate Eggers, son of Roger Eggers. Tate is a former Lakewood student. Members of the local historical society met last Thursday at the home of Robert Jr. and Lynda Cobb. They assembled on the front lawn, where president John Waite greeted them and read a tribute to David Smith Jr., who had spent his early life at this house. The group was divided into two of manageable size. Lynda led the first tour and read infor­ mation about each room as the tour pro­ gressed. It had been built in 2912 and was the Smith home until 1946, when it became the home of Robert and Gladys Lapworth and their three daughters. Max and Phyllis Decker bought the house from her widowed mother and owned it for 17 years. The Cobbs have resided there since 1988. They added to the kitchen and added a back porch, which in turn provides a much larger deck on the second floor. Once the first tour was well under way. John Waite led the second group. The tour ended on the back porch where Yvonne Cobb, Cindy Waite and Betty (Johnson) Jackson served refreshments. The president then led a brief business meeting. Good news is that work has begun on the freight house behind the depot on Emerson Street. The foundations are poured and the walls are going up. The society had a busy summer with Alumni Day. Art in the Park, Depot Day and now the start of the 37th year. The county genealogy society met Saturday with more than 20 present. The gathering was much subdued because of the Friday evening death of member Bonnie grandfather Betty Carey her great-grand­ mother and Reine Peacock her great-great grandmother. Mrs. Marilyn (Smith) McKinley of Kalamazoo came on Thursday to attend the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting in the house where she grew up. Along the tour she stated that a typical breakfast for her father, David Smith Sr., would be eggs and bacon, fried potatoes, pie and a cup of coffee. She indicated that on one wall they had a side board which typically held dishes on its sev­ eral shelves. At Christmas, many of the busi­ ness people with whom her father’s grain ele­ vator did business would give him gifts of candy. She said the shelves would be lined with many varieties of candy. What a treat for a young girt! She was able to add several items of interest on the house tour, with her memories of each room. Death came on Saturday, Sept. 11, to Rosie Cunningham, 80. of Dimondale. She was bom and raised near. Woodland to her Fenstemaker parents, was married to Dareld Cunningham 62 years ago, lived in Lansing and then Dimondale on a farm for 50 years. Road and Genevieve Read of Palo served refreshments. Marian Harris was at the depot library later to assist members. Janis Kenyon had registered members. Dear Annie: I think I have the son from hell. "Quentin’ is 33. lives out of state and goes to graduate school. He is engaged and plans to marry in a few months. So far. I have bought him six different cars and a bouse. Now he wants to sell the house and expects to keep the money - close to $150,000. I have paid for Quentin's education for the last five years, along with all his clothes, trips, etc. After agreeing to give him the money from the house sale, 1 said I refuse to pay for his final year of graduate school. Now he is quite angry with me. Our relationship hasn't been good for sev­ eral months. Yesierday, Quentin called to say it's better if I don’t come to his wedding because I am a "disturbance." Further, I was told, I will not get an invitation to his gradua­ tion. I know I have spoiled him and created this monster, but should I write him off complete­ ly? He is my only child and would have inherited a lot. What do you think? — Mother in Colorado Dear Mother You have given Quentin the impression that his love is a commodity that can be purchased, and he has been charging you plenty. That be thinks your presence at his wedding would be a "disturbance" indi­ cates there is more to this story than what you've told us. You don't owe your son the coat of gradu­ ate school, but if money is the only way be can gauge your love, he naturally becomes angry when you won’t pay. You and Quentin need to communicate better on an emotional level, although after 33 yean, it will take a lot of joint effort Ask him to go with you for family counseling. If he refuses, con ier talking to a therapist on your own to find out if there are ways to change your behavior, so he can change his. Good luck. Name lives on Jackson s husband. Darryl. The speaker was Mary Griffis of the Family Hislory Center in Lansing, a service of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints, for the purpose of aiding the public in its genealogy searches. She reviewed their holdings and the material available. There is no cost for their services. The only costs involve printing. Gary Veale of Hastings Can't buy me love Richard Heaven stands by the original blueprints of the Cobb-Smith House In the parlor. She is survived by her husband, children Yvonne Baker, Nancy, Gary and daughter-in-law Chris, whose husband. Charles, died in 1999. Also in her family are her husband’s brother Dale (Nancy) and Audra. who is the widow of brother Arnold, all of Lake Odessa, as is her daughter Nancy. Her funeral was held at the Millet Baptist Church on Tuesday morning. A new book in the Lake Odessa Community Library is a true story written by Gordon Galloway, a cousin of Ardene Lackey and others of the Scheidt family. His fifth book is titled "Josephine McCallum, too soon forgotten." This is a story of a young prison guard at Jackson who was murdered while on the job only 21 days. She was 28 with an 8- year-old son. Inmate Edward Clay Hill was convicted of her murder and is in solitary con­ finement at one of the Ionia prisons. Many questions were left unanswered about her murder. Galloway's other four book are all true stories to be found in the local library. They are "Scars of a Soldier," “Hillbilly Poet," “The Bull Dog." and “Rivers Changing." Lynda Cobb indicates the replacement windows in the living room on the tour of the Cobb-Smith House. Dear Annie: Back in high school. I was given a nickname that I hated because it was a jab at my physical appearance. I was an awkward teen and didn't get my ’good looks' until college. Recently, I became acquainted with the wife of an old schoolmate. She said that when she mentioned my name to her husband, he referred to me by this old nickname. I know she meant no barm by repeating it. so I said nothing about bow it butt my feelings. 1 will be attending my 10-year reunion next spring, and I am wondering what to say to those people who will call me by this trick­ name. I'd like to be polite but put them in their place. Ten yean is ample time for someone to realize that such nicknames are immature. Any help'’ - I Have a Real Name Dear Real Name: You realize, of come, that childhood nicknames tend to stick around for life - especially if you don’t see these classmates often enough to alter their memo­ ries of you. If any of them use this nickname at the reunion, simply act surprised and say with a smile. ’I'd forgotten how juvenile that nickname was. I don't respond to it any more.’ Then don't SMrtquirk Dear Annie: I work with someone who wean the same shirt every day. Since I start­ ed counting, he has worn it 18 consecutive days, with no end in right Should I say some­ thing to him or just ignore it? - Hygienic Worker in Canada Dear Worker: Is the shin clean and in good condition? If so, say nothing. If it appears that the shirt hasn't been laundered in those 18 consecutive days, or if the cuffs are frayed and there are holes in the pocket take him aside privately and ask if he'd like help shop­ ping for clothes. Perhaps you can recommend a decent, inexpensive store where he can expand his wardrobe. Awkward affair *7At. "Wt&utaMle. “ PteufetA (ne&CMt Dear Annie: I'm a 41-year-old man who has been with my wife, "Christine," since “George Washington Slept Here’ by George Kaufman and Moss Hart Sept. 23, 24, 25 ai Central Auditorium in Hastings Curtain 7:00 PM Adults $7 Senior Citizens & Students $5 Did George Washington Really sleep here? See the play and find out! _ „ B Jg RN’S/LPN’S PEDIATRIC HOME CARE Full Time I Part Time IMMEDIATELY NEEDED IN BATTLE CREEK AND NASHVILLE — Confused Coach Dear Coach: You should not be the one selecting Amanda to be captain. You can let the team members elect their own captain, or you can appoint an impartial group of patents to pick someone. Ths" way. whatever hap­ pens. no one can accuse you of favoritism, and no one will assume Amanda woo (or did­ n't) because of you. The godparents Dear Annie: When my busband and I first found out we were going to have a baby, we asked Tom and Alice.* dear friends cf ours, to be the godparents. Now that the blessed event is coming closer, however, we'd rather have my sister and brother-in-law be the god­ parents. The reason is. Item and Alice do not attend church, and it is extremely important lo us that our child's godparents be good Catholics. How can we tell our friends that we have changed our minds? I don't think Tom would be upset, but Alice can be rather judgmental, and I am worried about her reaction. It also doesn't help that she is kind of moody now that she is pregnant, too. What should we say to them? - Worried in Ohio Dear Worried: In most Catholic churches, those who are not regular churchgoers would not qualify as godparents. Explain to Tom and Alice, not that you've had a change of heart, but that you misunderstood the rrquirrmrsm. Also talk to your parish priest and find out if your friends can act as witnesses. This win allow them to have a special role at the bap­ tism and jootbe any hard feelings. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Am Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to amiesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Bax 118190, Chicago. IL 60611 To find out mon about Annie's Mailbox, and nodfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ Home Health Care Services 2 W. MKhigin Ave.. Soiie 306. Bank Creek. Ml 49016 B Cootact Connie ai: 800-348-2660 • 269-965-2000 or 231-67O-IS82 h Dear Annie: I am the new head cheerlead­ ing couch at my daughter’s very small high school. My daeghter, ’Amanda.* has cheesed for several yean and has even won national honors. During this upcoming school season, Amanda plans to try out far captain of the squad. She is highly competent and wellqualified for the position. She is certain that if I were not the coach, she would be appointed captain. However. I am afraid that by giving her this position. I will be opening myself, as well as Amanda, to a lot of nastinrss I think Amanda would do a great job. hut I want to be fair to everyone. How should I handle this, especially with the other parents? AFLAC, paid orientation/trainings, vacation LAKESHORE g hook. Has she al least expressed remorse far her affair or made any effort to regain your trust? Forgiving an affair takes time and effort, and usually, marriage counseling. Christine should be willing to work on dris with you. Also, if you leave, Christine could create legal problems regarding custody of a child that is not biologically yours. See an attorney before you make any major dadsions. Competitive pay. mileage compensation, Blue Cross, Join our Outstanding Nursing Team at... . high school. We have been married far 12 yean, and I adore her deeply. Four yean ago. Christine became pregnant, and I was on top of the world. She gave birth to a terrific little boy. However. I noticed right away that he was a bit more ’tan* than I expected. A few mouths later. Christine became a little intoxicated one night and told me my son was. in fact, not mine. He was a buacial child from an affair she had with a mana her office. 1 was so attached to the baby that I forgave Christine, but in the back of my mind, 1 real­ ly haven't I feel cheated, not to mention fool­ ish for not knowing what waa going on behind my buck. When I ay to explain this to Christine, she turns it around and makes me out to be the bad guy. She says the baby did nothing wrong. Right now. I am staying in the marriage only because of this child, but if I leave, i'll feel guilty. What should I do? - Confused and Hurt Dear Confused: The baby did nothing wrong, but that doesn't let Christine off the l>keshore connje4»yahoo.com CATE, INC. �Th, Hastings Barmar - Thuradsy. SaptwnOet 1«. 2004 - Pag, 9 Otis Sanctuary open house set The Michigan Audubon Society Otis Sanctuary open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 16. The area bird sanctuary in Rutland Township will welcome visitors to come enjoy the fall colors and crisp air while sauntering through a Stauffer’s Highland Dairy Rutland Township Michigan Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 125 acres of Fields, forest and wetland. There is a well hiking trail. owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, For diiections. from Hastings, take M­ a private, not for profit organization. 43 west five miles and turn right (west) Advocating the awareness, enjoyment, onto Goodwill Road for two miles, then and stewardship of the environment and left (south) on Havens. natural manager Thomas Funke at (269) 948­ emphasis on birds and their habitats, any­ one can support its mission by supporting ary@mei.net. Michigan the Church of the Nazarene. Those inter­ First United Methodist Church, the Fresh ested may take advantage of the opportu­ Food Initiative Wednesday. Sept. 22. has nities available to pick some food, cloth­ to the Church of the ing. and household items at these two Nazarene at 1716 N. Broadway. area churches. The program w ill be back at the usual Anyone who would like more informa­ site. Fust United Methodist Church on tion or would like to volunteer, may call Wednesday. Sept. 29. Bonnie Hogoboom at the Barry County On Friday. Sept. 24. the Green Cables United Way Volunteer Center, 269-945­ Haven’s Career Clothing Sale will be at By Joyce Weinbrecht In 1929, Robert Cook built a milk process­ ing plant on his Cook Road farm, southwest of Hastings in Rutland Township. Mr. Cook went to Michigan State University to get the latest data on milk processing. He was the first to pasteurize milk in this area. He had a herd of 30 cows and later increased the herd to 60 head. Eventually he bought milk from area farmers to meet the demands of the plant. Albert Stauffer moved to Hastings from Lowell, with his parents. Aicid Stauffer was the herdsman for the Cook farm until his death in 1935. The Stauffer family was made up of five brothers, Emerson, Stanley, Arthur, Robert and Albert. There also were three girls in the family, Mae, Ruth who died in 1949, and Hazel. Stanley, Arthur and Robert all served in the military during World War 11. Emerson and Albert worked on the dairy farm for several years. Albert Stauffer began working on the milk routes in 1932. Milk sold for 10 cents a quart and five cents a pint, all in glass bottles. There were at least a dozen farmers selling raw milk at that time. As the business grew, they sold milk in Hastings. Delton, Prairieville, Pine Lake. Clear Lake, Middleville. Orangeville, Freeport, Luke Odessa, Woodland. Wall Lake — and Gun-Lake, Pine Lake, aid at the resorts. a. 1 P'V«/•rfr-'t •»• -h? .»v> Arthur Stauffer worked on the milk routes for 19 years. In 1945, Robert Cook sold the milk busi­ ness to Stanley and Albert. In 1947, they built a new processing plant west of the Hastings City limits. They sold homogenized milk, cottage cheese, buttermilk and ice cream. In 1949. paper milk cartons were introduced. They bought a hand operated machine and later bought milk already in cartons. Richard Stauffer, son of Albert, also worked on the milk routes during the summers. They opened a dairy bar in 1950. Here they sold ice cream, sandwiches, hamburgers and short orders. They also had curb service. In 1954, they opened a restaurant They named it “The Highlander.” Robert Stauffer cooked there for several years. Later they opened the “Polka Dot," a drive -in, and Albert’s daugh­ ters, Judy and Janet Stauffer worked in the restaurants. The businesses continued until 1963 when Stanley wanted to change careers. Albert continued the business until 1965 when he sold it Changing trades made it difficult for the small operators. Larger companies were tak­ ing over the retail milk business, selling milk in the stores and causing the discontinuing of milk delivery to the houses of the customers, ending an era. Sources: Barry County History 1985. ' ■ 'a . '.i I 269-948-7730 Bob Diddnson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sendwichee - wraps - soups and salads ~ lave Music - cmmmx Class Reunion of 1979 Delton Kellogg Schools Meet at game on Friday for Tailgate Party Moose Lodge Delton Saturday, September 18 • 5:00 - 1:00 — Pay at door — Follow M-43 out ofDelton, lookfor signs R.S.V.P. 269-731-4594 or 269-623-3026 and the Otis Bring your film to JAd Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. 2006. GREAT GIFT! Stan MAP of Michigan Stream map stream ano lake. He painstakingly plotted by hand, the location of 45,000 miles of streams onto a 3 by 5 foot map. 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Box 188 —Joe Gordon, PURCHASE LOCALLY Hastings, Ml 490580188 TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT, AT THIS ADORESS: Johnstown I �Pae* 10 - Thursday. Saprambar IS. 2004 - Tha Hastings Banner 0-K Gold race will begi by Brett Bremer Sports Editor This Friday night should be a telling one in the O-KGold. There are four unbcatens, and four teams without a win in league play. The four unbeatens square off this week with Middleville at South Christian and Byron Center at Wyoming Park. Only one O-K Gold team will be without a blemish on its record after Friday, the winner of the battle between the Sailors and Trojans. Both teams were a little shaky last week. TK edged out a struggling Wayland outfit, as running back Ben Ybema was a superb fill-in for senior workhorse Adam Loveless who missed the contest with an injury. South Christian was able to take advantage of a cou­ ple Fighting Scot mistakes in the second half last Friday to pull out a 21-14 victory at Caledonia. On the other end of the spectrum, teams without a league win will meet with Hastings at Holland Christian and Caledonia at Wayland. The contest between the Fighting Scots and Wildcats has been moved to Saturday night, due to the weekend death of Wayland junior running back Donta Collins in a traffic accident In Holland Friday night, the Saxons face a Maroon squad that is much improved over its inaugural performance last fall. The Maroons picked up their first win of this season with a 31 -0 demolishing of Calvin Christian in week one, but are now 1-2 after falling to league powers South Christian and Byron Center. Hastings lone win the past two seasons i nomappie KMogg concn John Greenman discusses things with his defense dur­ ing Friday night's win over Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) came against the Maroons last fall, but Hasting* has to travel to Holland Christian this time on the heels of a pair of 40-plus point losses to Gold foes TK and Wyoming Park. Maple Valley and Delton will be squaring off Friday night The perennial play-off perform­ ers from Maple Valley finally got their sput­ tering offense running last week. That'a bad new for the Panthen. Opponents have aver­ aged 55 points per game against DK so far. Lakewood's Vikings will have their hands “ '' the Haslett Vikings at Unity Field full with Friday night. Both teams come into the match-up with 2-1 records. Haslett lost its first game of the season last week to its rivals from DeWitt, but they fell just 21-7 to the top ranked team in the state in Division 4 by spreading the ball around the field. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at Lakewood. Carrenr Records Ddton Hastings Lakewood Maple VaBey xvTMJUlCVUiC Here’s a round-up of Iasi Friday’s local gridiron action. Sparty’s tune doesn’t really belong at Lakewood It seems I've been talking about firsts a lot lately. Lakewood and Middleville have first-yeir athletic directors. There of course is the first-year swim coop between Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings, which won its first home meet on Monday evening at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. Caledonia’s girls’ basketball team played its first game in its new gym, in its new high school Tuesday night That didn’t go as well for the Scots as the fust swim meet went for the Trojans. Caledonia was knocked off by Byron Center 59-36. Tuesday night, Saxon varsity girts’ basketball coach Tina Poirier saw her fint Saxon victory, as the Hastings girts topped Middleville. Sometimes its first year coaches, like TK girls basketball coach Jen Shaw, TK boys’ soccer coach Christian Niles, Lakewood girts' basketball coach Kate Prominski. Hastings boys’ soccer coach Brian Roderick, Delton football coach Rollie Ferris, Lakewood football coach Bob Veitch, or any of the other new people in charge of pro­ grams. Just because something is a first, doesn’t mean it’s new. Coach Veitch has been in charge of the Lakewood wrestling and baseball programs for yean, and turned them into a couple of the top programs around. Veitch has done a lot at Lake wood. The Vikings have a ne w basebaJ I field thanks to him, and his fervent promotion of ius e’htetic teams. The Lakewood wrestling team has weight classes brought to you by local advertisers. The baseball team has innings brought to you by local advertisers. The Vikings, under Veitch, have held cow-plop bingo events, and lately a sky-diver bingo sort of event on the football field at half-time of the season opener against Hastings. That half-time also included a performance by the marching Viking band, and a salute to the 1974 undefeated Lakewood High School football team, which Veitch played on. There are camps an clinics throughout the year, like the big Mid-Michigan Wrestling Camp, that the Vikings host. Sponsors can spend a buck and earn the right to throw out the first ball at a Viking baseball game, and now to throw out the first pass at a Viking football game. The football team, along with the youth football program and boosters and the like, sponsor big tailgating events before football games. There is the Fifth Quarter, where the fans, parents, and friends can meet the players and coaches in the LHS cafeteria after every home game. From what I saw in the first game of the season, and from what I've heard about the following two games, it sounds like Veitch is working his magic with the football team over there. As long as our Lakewood reporter Helen Mudry can stop in when I can’t make it to one of Veitch’s special events, that’s fine. And as long as the coach understands we can't be at all of them that’s fine. I think more coaches should do as much to drum up support for their programs. But. I think he went one step too far this fall. Veitch joked about wearing a U of M shirt from Clint Tobias underneath his Michigan State shirt, so. 1 know he's a fan of the Sparties. Lakewood’s fight song is to the tune cf "Hail to the Victors”, a.k.a. the Michigan fight song. I like tradition. If your schools fight song is the MSU fight song, great, play iL If your schools fight song is Notre Dame's fight song, great, play iL If your school’s fight song is U of M’s fight song, great, play iL Even if it’s “On Wisconsin”, great, play iL But just play that sung. The Vikings now also have the Viking Song, which is a tune for the football team which follows the music of the Michigan State fight song. Now. I haven't heard the response from Lakewood yet. Maybe the fans over there have taken a liking to the song? I just think the school has a fight song for a reason. I don’t know if Veitch just woke up one day with Green and White colored glasses on, and decided his team needed a new song, or what? I can live with the skydiving cows at half-time, or “Here comes the Haslett punter, brought to you by the Lakewood Chiropractic Center.” or whatever other kinds of things go on between halves, between plays, and between games, but the school fight song is “the” school fight song. Not one of the school songs. Wyoming Park 48, Hastings 6 The Hastings defense gave up four touch­ downs and the offense gave up three, as Wyoming Parked knocked off the Saxons on Johnson Field Friday night 48-6. It was another tough night for the Saxons, as Wyoming Park racked up 354 rushing yards led by junior tailback Aaron Andree. Andree scored on runs of 77 and 19 yards to give the Vikings a 14-0 advantage heading into the second quarter. A ler j-wd TD run by Omar Henderson, and a 7-yant score by Andree were Park’s final two offensive scores in the game. But the Vikings weren’t done putting points on the board. Brann Rpsa picked off a Saxon pass and returned it 65 yards for a score -to give his team a 34-0 half-time lead. The Viking defense then returned Saxon fumbles one-yard ift the third quarter, and 23 yards in the fourth for the team's final two scores. Sandwiched between those two fumbles was the Saxons’ lone score of the evening. Hastings quarterback Ashtin King connected with Chris Timmerman on a 41-yard pass to prevent the shut out* It was one of four complete passes thrown by King in the game, who finished with 48 yards passing. Brandon Sutfin led Hastings rushing attack with 80 yards on 18 carries. The Saxons totaled 114 yards on the ground. Pennfield 57, Delton Kellogg 8 by Max Heethois J-Ad Graphics Intern The Battle Creek-Penfield High School marching band got a chance to fine tune their rendition of the school fight song Friday night at home against Delton-Kellogg, as the Pennfield Panthers scored four touchdowns in the first quarter and two in the second on route to a 57-8 win. As Delton's football team gathered on the sidelines Friday night to play their first Kalamazoo Valley Association game of the season. Head Coach Rollie Ferris looked at his defense and said, “We’ve gotta step it up tonight fellas.” That request went unfulfilled. The contests was only 45 seconds old when Pennfield took the lead. Tailback Parresse Hampton broke off-tackle 59 yards for a score, and the Pennfield band cued the fight song. A minute later the band reprised the tune when Pennfield safety Millard Hale intercepted a Delton pass on the Delton 21yard line and ran into the end zone. This pattern of Pennfield scoring and the band playing the fight song happened two more times in the first quarter on another Hampton run of 14 yards, and on a 51-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Caleb MridteviHe’s Tyter Ybema sprints around the right aide of the Weyiend defenee in Friday night’s contest at Bob While Stadium in MMdtevMe. (Photo by Perry Hardfo) score ar the start of the second quarter 27-0. Delton coaches slammed down their clip­ boards. stomped their feet, ran fingers through their hair, encouraged their players, and conferred with each other but none of this helped to slow down the Pennfield offense. After the Pennfield offense scored again on an eight-yard keeper in the second quarter, Delton's young team showed a sign of matu­ rity, driving the ball 61 yards for a score. This was their first sustained drive of the season, highlighted by two sweeps from senior tail­ back Corey Latta, one around the right side for 26 yards, and one the next play around the left end for a 24-yard scoring run. The clock ran throughout most of the sec­ ond half and Pennfield added two more touchdowns from running backs Martin Logan and John Probol, and also added a safety. Latta led the Delion offense with 11 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Ross Vandermeer added seven carries for 43 yards. Delton was led on defense by junior line­ backer Grant Harville who had 10 tackles. Coach Rollie Ferris remains positive abot' the season, saying that his young team wih continue to work hard and show improve­ ment. “We’ve gotta dig in and go lo work,” said Ferris, “Our young guys are getting more experience and that will help us out in the future.” Middleville 22, Wayland 13 Wayland had almost half of its offense on two big plays in the first quarter Friday night, and that gave TK’s varsity football team plen­ ty of time to come back from an early deficit for a 22-13 win at home. The Trojans were without last year’s lead­ ing rusher Adam Loveless because of an injury, but junior Ben Ybema was more than ready to pick up the load. Ybema rushed 22 times for 110 yards and scored three touch­ downs. Wayland opened the scoring with an 80yard TD pass from Adam Gentler to Bobby Kessler. The extra-point made it 7-0, but TK came back with a big play of its own. Trojan quarterback Chris Humphrey found Ybema for a 70-yard TD pass. The extra­ point was no good and the Wildcats still led. Ybema had three catches in the game for 109 yards. Dante Collins put the Wildcats back up by seven with a 73-yard TD run late in the first quarter. It was the Wildcats’ final points of the nighL Humphrey pulled the Trojans within four, al 13-9, with a 30-yard field goal before the quarter ended. TK then took the lead on a 4-yard run by Ybema before the half. A three-yard TD run by Ybema in the third quarter accounted for the rest of the game’s scoring. Wayland wouldn’t get into the end zone again, but the Wildcats did end up outgaining the Trojans on the night. Subtracting Ybema’s 219 yards of offense, the rest of the Trojan ball handlers combined for 39 receiving yards and 73 rushing yards. The Wildcats finished with 200 yards on the ground, and 130 through the air. Lakewood 20, Fowlerville 6 The Lakewood defense dominated early and often in a 20-6 win over Fowlerville in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 opener Friday night. Viking senior Travis Willard tipped a Gladiator pass in the first quarter and his teammate Gabe O’Mara was able to pick it out of the air. Soon after. Jason Copelin fin­ ished off the ensuing drive for Lakewood with Maple Denver Hine rushed for 102 yards in the Urn* win over Monice on Friday nighL (Re photo by Percy Hardfo) score of the first half, but the first of two TD’s by Copelin. Lakewood'* defease didn't have to do much io dr mhd quarter. The Vikfap took the ball on the seermd half kickoff and didn't give it up until Copelm ended a long drive with a 5-yard TO ran with 29 second* left in the quartet:. 1 “I'm proud of the kids," said Viking com* Bob Veitch. "They played a heck of a ball game. I loid the kid* there wasn't ranch respect for ns going over there, and we need­ ed to get sn attitude." That attacking attitude hurt them a Hole bit late in the ball game. Fowlerville pulled with­ in six points at 12-6. when they blocked a Viking punt and recovered the ball in the end zone. Veitch thought maybe he should have given up a safety, then kicked the ball away from a safer spot oo the field. It was all moot with 4:13 left'm the ball game. That's when I Attwood quartraback Kyle Rowland rtamorted :vith Willaid far an 84-yard touchdown pas*. TyierBeglin earned the ball in ou the twopoint coovessicn to end the scoring. it wm the cnly pare Bowland completed all game. It was only the second time be even threw the ball. Copelin led Lakewood's offense wife 56 yards rushing, white Beglin had 34. The Viking defence was ted by Alan O’DonneU and Adam Wrable. O'DooneU had eight tackle*, and Wnibte seven. -That wm a big stepping stone far us In believe in ourselves." said Veitch. "1 tell them, when they execute like that. I'll put them up against anyone in the state." Maple Vsfcy 34, Mantee 12 by Jen Cambre That's what I’m talking about! After 10 quarters of looking like a sheep in a room full at wolves, the Maple Valley Lions finally found their offense Friday, scoring 22 Sm RXITBAU, MnttMgdaiMBll Delton head coach RoMe Ferris (cen­ ter) looks on with coach Tkn Latta (left) Hastings quarterback Ashtin King drops back and puts the ball in the hands of run­ and comer back Nick Archer in the sec­ ning back Brandon Sutfin, as the Saxons go on the attack in the first haff against ond half at Pennfield on Friday. (Photo by Wyoming Park Friday evening at Johnson Field. (Photo by Steve Skedgell) Linda Boyce) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 16. 2004 - Page 11 Lakewood boys’ harriers win Yankee Springs tide by David T. Young a year ago settled for 12th place, with a time of 21.-06. She normally would have seriously challenged individual champ Jessica Armstrong of Wayland and runner-up Lori Burgess of South Christian. Kaleigh Page was right behind Winchester in 13th place with a time of 21:09. Chaney Robinson was 20th in 21:47; Kersta Gustafson was 37th in 22:56 and Sarah Hawkins 41st in 23:06. The actual scoring places were Winchester 11th. Page 12th. Robinson 19th. Gustafson 32nd and Hawkins Editor Lakewood boys continued their winning ways and the Caledonia girts showed surpris­ ing competitive strength Monday afternoon in the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational cross­ country meet at Yankee Springs State Park. Coach Jim Hassett's Vikings, already win­ ners of three other invitationals this season, took the top spot with 52 team points. 14 bet­ ter than runner-up Lowell. Wayland was third with 91. Caledonia was fourth with 93, fol­ lowed by South Christian 124. Plainwell 156, Byron Center 188, Middleville 201, Allegan 205, Hastings 273 and Wyoming Park 282. South Christian proved it is far and away the girls* team to beat in the O-K Gold Conference this year. The Sailors scored the winning team tow of 46. Caledonia was sec­ ond at 82, Lakewood third at 87, Lowell 99, Wayland 108. Middleville 110, Plainwell 175 and Byron Center 232. Neither Hastings nor Allegan fielded the minimum of five runners Frankenmuth 199. Fowlerville 208, DeWitt 222. Goodrich 276. while Durand and Portland did not figure into the team scoring. The lop four Lakewood girts’ medaled Nichols was 12th in 20:58. Barcroft 16th in 20:58. Catt 17th in 21:18. and Blackport 22nd in 21:35. Liz Stuart provided the Vikes* fifth score with a 39th place finish in 22:47. 36th. Natalie Hoag, usually one of TK’s top five, was unable to run. For Hastings. the only finisher was Kathlyn Rounds, who was 96th in 27:04 The Lakewood boys earned some more hardware Saturday by finishing third at Bath’s Brett Clements Memorial Invitational. The girls* team from Lakewood just missed out on earning another trophy by fin­ ishing in fourth place. The top three teams in each division earned trophies Saturday. The meet included 45 schools, broken up into three classes. Lakewood competed in Class 2. The boys finished behind perennial pc wers Williamston and Stockbridge. Williamstui finished with 35 points fol­ lowed by Stockbridge 72, Lakewood 107, Shepherd 112, Lansing Catholic Central 176, to have team scoring. All-state Lakewood harrier Corey Thelen, a senior, captured his fourth first-place finish in five tries this season, finishing in 16.07.7. Jesse Schrock finished fifth and brother Casey was II th with times of 17:07 and 17:45, respectively. Jason Sterkenburg placed 14th with a time of 17:53 and Ryan Possehn rounded out the Lakewood scoring with a clocking of 18:13, good for 21st. The Viking boys this season already have won the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational, Hillsdale 177, Williamston Green (B) 190, Marshall 210. DeWitt 215, Durand 259. Portland 314, Frankenmuth 314, Fowlerville 329. and Goodrich 380. “We ran very well here." said Viking coach Jim Hassett. “It seemed like everyone had their season bests, and a few had career their own tourney and an invitational at Greenville. They now have won the team championship at Yankee Springs four years in row. Tim Wilson paced host Middleville’s eighth-place team effort by taking 18th place with a time of 18:09. The other Trojan scor- Kathlyn Rounds ers were Ethan Fuller. 26th in 18:25; Keith Winchester, 48th in 19:23; Ryan VanKuilenberg, 61st, 20.-06, and Matt Miller, 69th in 20:19. VanKuilenberg actually recorded 47 points and Miller 52 in the scor­ ing because some of the runners ahead of them could not figure in the final team scor­ ing. Hastings’ lOth-place finish team finish was led by Jesse Bosnia's 18:44 clocking, good for 30th place. He was followed by Al Singleterry. 65th in 20:12; Tyler Lancaster. 66th in 20:13; Jesse Ellwood. 78th in 20:42. and Jared Ford, 97th in 21:54. The official scoring places were Singleterry 54th. Lancaster 55th, Ellwood 64th and Ford 70th. In the girts* race. Dana Nichols put togeth­ er a solid individual effort to lead Lakewood with a fifth-place finish in 20:35. The sup­ porting cast included Sadie Catt. 11th in 21:05; Ashley Barcroft, 17th in 21:33; Jessika Blackport. 29th in 22:13; and Natalie Blackmer 30th in 20:26. Blackport and Biackmer actually moved up one place in the official scoring. It was the Lakewood girts* best finish ever at Yankee Springs. "The girls teams here arc tough,” Hassett said, noting that Middleville. South Christian, Lowell and Caledonia ail have had state-ranked teams in the recent past. "There were only 28 points between second and sixth. I couldn't tell who were the top three teams from watching the race. It was that close." "The boys was much different,” Hassett added. “Two teams stood out (Lakewood and Lowell). I wasn't sure until I saw the results that we had won." Sophomore Rebecca Winchester led Middleville in its sluggish sixth-place finish. Slowed by recent injuries, the all-stater from bests." Thelen finished second for the first time this season, and medaled with a time of 16: 39. The next four Viking boys in all had season best times. Casey Schrock was 21st in 17: 34. Sterkenburg 27th in 17:40, Jesse Schrock 28th in 17:48, and Possehn 29th in 17:48. Sterkenburg, Jesse Schrock, and Possehn all ran, not only their best time of the season, but the best time of their careers. The top 30 in each race earned individual medals. Jason Sterkenburg Michael Forman, who finished sixth for Lakewood was 45th overall with the best time of his career was well, an 18:42. “Both teams had the best team effort I think I have seen in a few years," said Hassett. 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Football is a colli­ sion sport Even though it took nearly a third of the season for the Lions to figure that out. they came out of a 12-12 half-time deadlock and starting hitting people in the fashion they have used to build a reputation as one of the premier programs in the entire state. It took long enough. Not that we were worried, but the offense was so inept the first two quarters that fans were sending in plays from the stands. Anything :o help get the Lions back on track. But back cn track they were for those final two quarters. playing collision football on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Consider that in the first quarter. Maple Valley had a grand total of 10 yards total offense. They picked it up a little in the second quarter, netting 94 total yards but three plays accounted for 81 of them. Meanwhile their defense was as weak as a hostess at a Denver Travel Lodge, letting the Orioles have 141 total yards of offense and two weakly contested touchdowns. It is not known what Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said at half-time, but perhaps he went out to the parking lot and started up the bus. He may have told them that anyone who didn't want to play and play hard, could go sit and wait for the rest of the players to finish the game. Whatever he said, it worked. The Lions came out for the second half like a team on a mission. Getting the first posses­ sion. they ran like the Lions of old. movirg 69 yards in 13 plays to go ahead and never look back. Denver Hine, who had a total of one yard in the first half, did the bulk of the work. Running like a man possessed, Hine carried the ball seven times for 43 yards in the drive, setting up Jason Beardslee’s two-yard touchdown. On the next drive a Lion interception gave Maple Valley the ball on the Oriole 35 and 10 plays later the Lions scored again, this time on a nine-yard Hine touchdown. Before the night was over, Hine would score another nine-yard TD to cap the scoring. Maple Valley's first two touchdowns came in the second quarter. Quarterback Ben Boss scrambled in from 20 yards out in the opening minute of the period and then threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Chris Morris in the closing seconds. In between, the Lions gave up a 10-yard scoring pass from Morrice quarterback Andy Freund to Brent McCarrick and a one-yard touchdown run by Josh Cutsinger. But if the first half was played on an even keel, the second half belonged completely to the Lions. In the third quarter the Orioles managed a meager four yards in offense on only three plays and in the fourth quarter they could only pick up 14 yards total. That’s 18 yards for the entire second half. The Lions, meanwhile, picked up 82 yards in the third quarter and another 90 in the final eight minutes. Maple Valley finished with 276 yards offensively, while holding the Orioles to 160. Hine finished the night with 102 yards on 21 carries. Cutsinger led the Orioles with 90 yards on 15 carries. 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AlHltewniM Mill • 14-. .»■(! —« �P»o> 12 — Thursday, September 16. 2004 — The Hastings Banner TK and Park shut-out Saxons in first two Gold introducing the local youth teams. Nothing else worked Tuesday against Wyoming Park. “We just couldn’t find a rhythm as a team." said Roderick. “1 just don’t know what it’s going to take. The last two games have been disappointing.” The Vikings had five different players score their first five goals. Wyoming Park built a 2-0 half-time lead, and didn’t let up in the second half. Nick Thrall had two goals for the Vikings, and Andrew Nollar. Jonny Vitale. Curt Bryan and Jason Brower each scored once in the game. Hastings was out-snot in the contest 22 to 6. Saxon keeper Scon Allerding made 15 saves. ’They were a great team," Roderick iiaid of Wyoming Park. “I wouldn't be surprised if Hastings" Kevin Dickinson moves the ban up the sideline late in the second half against Middleville Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team has to find a way to right its ship, and fast Wyoming Park knocked off Hastings in O­ K Gold action Tuesday afternoon in Hastings 6-0. the second straight league shut-out of the Saxons. After a 3-0 loss to Middleville last Thursday. Saxon head coach Brian Roderick was disappointed, but said, “It’s only one lost. It’s only our first game in the conference. Wc have seven more, right?” Now they only have six more, with tough tests at Holland Christian tonight and at Caledonia on Tuesday. Those two games are on the road though, where the Saxons have yet to lose this season. •We’ve got to overcome this home curse.” said Roderick. “We’ve got to do something to get over that emotional hump." Maybe, the sight of all the area youngsters will help at the next home game, Sept. 23 against South Christian. AU AYSO and YMCA youth soccer players are invited to wear their jersey’s and get in free to the game, and join in a special ceremony at half-time they won our conference this year." The loss came on the heels of a 3-0 defeat at home to Thomapple Kellogg last Thursday. Things didn’t get exciting until nearly 50 minutes of soccer had been played Thursday afternoon in the O-K Gold opener. The two teams battleu through the midfield for much of the firs', half, with Hastings con­ trolling the attack with solid passing. Once the fireworks started, the Trojans awoke. Instead of getting down after a pair of great saves by Saxon keeper Allerding in the 50th minute of play, the Trojans just kept right on attacking for the final 30 minutes. A leaping save by Trojan goalkeeper Jarod Smith, where he knocked the ball over the net with a fist, seemed to provide the final spark TK needed. “Jarod Smith made a great save in the sec­ ond half that would have been a great momentum shift for the Saxons.” said Trojan coach Christian Niles, “but it turned out to be a great uplift for us instead" The Trojans first goal came in the fiftythird minute when Kalani Garber intercepted a.Saxon pass and sent it ahead to a streaking Ryan Weesie. Weesie sent a screaming shot towards the Saxon ne, and it deflected off a Hastings defender, and just trickled into the right comer of the goal. TK ended the night with 24 shots at the Saxon goal. * The Trojans did not let up and really took it to the Saxons in the second half. “We took eight shots in the first half and I let them know that wasn’t enough," said TK coach Christian Niles. “And we doubled that in the second half. But they were more quali- Saxon senior Jacob Elliot tries to push the ball up field as Trojan defender Kalani Garber steps in to take it away. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon defender Brandon Schwartz sprints to get the baa to the sidelines as he's ty shots this time.” The Trojans’ second goal came from the head of Nick Wilke. Ryan Fletke dribbled around the right side of the Hastings defense and gave Wilke a beautiful cross. The third goal came just eight minutes later when Mike Tester sent a free kick over the Saxon defense. The Hastings keeper went up in the air to grab it and was met by Weesie. The ball popped out to the foot of Edwin Cubas along the end line. Cubas crossed it back into the front of the net to where Druvis Gerrits put his finishing touches on iL “I have never, in 21 years, seen a player stand on the goal line like that and not be called offside." said Roderick. At that point, it would probably have taken more than an offside call on the play to save the Saxons. “I really had an emphasis on having more possession in the second half and we were successful at that." said Niles. “The midfield had a big part in that equation. They needed to support in every way and they did a great job at it on both ends of the field." The Trojan defense, lead by senior captains Smith and Corey McClain earned its fifth shutout of the season. Saxon basketball coach gets first taste of victory The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team won just one game last year, and first-year head coach Tina Poirier missed iL giving birth. She got to celebrate the first win of her sec­ ond season with her team on the floor in Middleville Tuesday night. The Saxons were 56-45 winners over the TK Trojans in the first O-K Gold contest of the season for the two teams. The Saxons are 1-0 in the league, and take that unbeaten record up against one of the top teams in the conference. Wyoming Park Thursday night. Holland Christian will visit Hastings on Tuesday. • ’ The Saxons had started the season 0-5, with the fifth loss coming to Grandville last Thursday, 61-40. The Bulldogs outscored Hastings 53-20 through the first three quarters, but the Saxons put forth a good effort in the fourth quarter, tossing in 20 points in that period alone. » Beth Gieseler led Hastings with 12 points, and Brooklyn Pierce had seven for the The HYAA kids stormed Johnson Field Friday night at half-time of the Saxon varsi­ ty’s loss to Wyoming Parte (Photo by Steve SkedgeN) 3rd & 4th Grade Team One In what turned out to be a spectacular opening day, the Hastings third and fourth grades team I lost to Marshall by one point. 34-33. From the opening kick off. (which Marshal] ran back for a touch down) to the last play of the game both teams were on pins as needles, as the game went back and forth. After Marshall opened the game with a kick off return for a touch down the Saxons answered back with an electrifying run from Cole Gahan, who would thrill the crowd with five touchdown runs on the day. The Saxons received spectacular blocking from the offensive line of Eddie Kasta. David Born. Brad Riven, Eric Hart, and Brandon McClurkin. Noah Newton the Saxons QB completed four of his six passes one for a touchdown to Gahan. But even with the offense running full throttle, the Saxons failed game. The game came down to the last play. With less than 4fourseconds on the clock Newton launched a pass to Gahan over the left side and it looked like the Saxons were going to pull it off. but a great defensive play by the Marshall cornerback stopped Gahan after the Premier Travel & Cruise and COLLETTE VACATIONS Presents HYAA Football to convert on a couple of extra point attempts, which would prove to be the difference in the Saxons. Grandville was led by Allyssa DeHaan’s 20-point performance. © pursued by a host of Trojan attackers Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Dana Shilling turns the comer Tuesday night against Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Vacation Date: Sept. 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Monterey Grille, Caledonia catch and the game was over. Turning in outstanding defensive perform­ ances for the Saxons were Middle Line Backers Ryan Evans and Ethan Mahmat. 3rd& 4th Grade Team Two The Saxons won Saturday against Marshall at home, 26-19. Scores were made by John F, Tyler W. Alex P. Brandon R, and Chase H. The defense was strong thanks to Paul P. Mickey P. John F. Alex P. Cody N. Tsylor B, and Jake S. 5th & 6th Grade White The fifth and sixth grade white team start­ ed its season with an impressive 22-0 win over Marshall. The first half was dominated by defense, as the score at half time was 0-0. Leading the way for the Hastings Defense were CJ. Marlette, Cody Timm, Taylor Rathbun, and Matt Williams. - The Saxon offense exploded in the second half, scoring three unanswered touchdowns. Alex Nichols started the scoring with a 42yard touchdown ran. Micah Huver later added a nine-yard touchdown ran, and Sean McKeough scored the final touchdown of the day on a 21-yard quarterback keeper. Excellent bk.eking was the key for the Saxons, and tne offensive line of Aaron Ruder. Thomas Fitzsimmons, Matt Mansfield. Shane Madden, Marlette, and Alex Auer played outstanding football all day. Hastings defense continued to pressure Marshall in the second half, led by Dylan Kelmer. Brian Baum, Jacob Gray and Dylan Thomas. Sth & 6th Grade Tbmb Two The Saxons knocked off Marshall in the season opener 40-13. The Saxon uffesoe was led by Tale Miller and Tyler Dewitt at quarterback and the offensive line did a good job blocking for Josh Coenen , Ryan Mitchell, and DJ Notff who all had touchdowns for Hastings. Ryan McPahll also ran back a kick-off for a score for Hastings. The defense was led by Cart Franson and Cameron Hoilad at nose guard, who busted up the Marshall runs through the middle. Marashall scored two touchdowns around the end, but after that the defense shut diem down for no score the rest of the game. 5th and 6th Grade Ttem Throe The young Saxons started their season with a 27-7 win over Union City. The offense was led by Tyler Stolicker with touchdowns by Jacob Comer, Kieth Garber, and .Anthony Veltre, and solid running by Devin Farr. The offense blocked well, led by John Stanton, Brandon Johnson, CJ Johnston, Austin Lajak, Josh Endsley, Dalton White, Cale Crax, and Kristian Hager. The defense played well all day. Contributing on the defese were Ryan Teunessen, Zach Zwienikowski, Jon Parker, Bobby Leedy, Dustin Ward, Chase Williams, and Farr. The special teams were led by Adam Keeler, Nathan Hurless, Alex Villa, and Veltre who had a 70-yard return for a touchdown. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Kevin L Ediger and Doreens M. Effiger. husband and wife, Mortgagors, to GreenPoint Credit. LLC. Mortgagee, dated the 18th of October. 2001 and recorded in the office of the Rsgtolsr of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and Srate of MtohL.wn, on the 30th day of October, 2D/1 in Instnxwtt #1068057 of Barry County Reconto, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Two Hundred Eight and 59/100 ($124,208.59), and no suit or prooeedtog at tow or in equity having been institutad to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of ths power of safe contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2004 at 1XX) o'ctock p.m. Local time, said mortgage wift be toredoeed by a sato at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being foe bulking where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is hsfd), of me prem­ ises described In said mortgage, or so much Iwreof as may bo necessary to pay mo amount due, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo neceaaary to pay the amount due, as afcroeaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8302% per annum and al legal coats, chargee, and expenses, inducing mo attor­ ney tees slowed by lew. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by foe undersigned, necessary to protect Ito interest in me promises. Which said premises are described as totiows: Al mat certain piece or parcel of tend situated In mo Township of Orengstato, County of Bony, State of Michigan and described as tolows, to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHBTT“A“ PARCEL D COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 29. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00* WEST, 546.20 FEET ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF SAID SEC­ TION 29. THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 18' 45* WEST. 435.84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33“ EAST. 5644 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33“ EAST. 302.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 02*33* WEST. 335.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 39* 08“ WEST. 5241 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 139.01 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 476.71 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES 00* 20“ WEST. 138.52 PEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33“ WEST. 110.04 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 02' 33“ EAST. 299.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR LEWIS ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASE­ MENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OR RECORD. Said property includes 2001 Champion Enterprises manufactured homo: serial #540293702975A/B During the six (6) months immediatoiy following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property to determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. me property may bo redeemed during 30 days Immedi­ ately tolowing the sate. Dated: 9/204 GreanPoint Credft,LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for GreanPoint Credft. LLC 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Nottoe Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THS RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY KFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eete mey bo rescinded by the forodooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, chaff be Hmttod ootety tothe return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus intoreeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by John W. Hook, an unmarrtod man, a/k/a John Hook, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2002, and recorded on December 27, 2002 in instrument 1094540, in Barry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage mere to claimed to bo due at the date hereof me sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Eighty-Nme And 61/100 Dotes ($130,069.61). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that aaid mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or soma part of mam, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Heslinga at 1 DO PM, on October 14,2004. Said promtoes are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A pared of lend in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 22. Town 2 North. Range 9 West Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 43 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 Ine of said Section 22 a distance of 2944.93 loot, thence East 106.18 test; thence North 77 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East 554.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 75 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds East 248.00 teet to the West Hne of Waiters Drive in me Plot of “WMhor PtaF. as recorded in Uber 5 of Plata, on Pago 1; thence South 06 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East along said West Ine 39.73 toot; thence South 13 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East along said West Bne 160.57 teet; thence South 75 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds West 237.45 foot; thence North 14 degrees 52 minutes 28 seconds West 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 9. 2004 For more information, ptease cell: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #032923F01 owmw THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAB«D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in me condtoonc of a mortgage made by Becky L Jungles, an unmarried woman, to America's Moneyine. Inc., mortgagee, dated November 24,1998 and recorded December 3, 1996 In Instrument Number 1021731, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by Chase Bank of Texas, NA fka Texas Commerce Bank NA, as Custodian by astognment dated November 24,1998 and recorded on December 3, 1998 in Instrument Number 1021732 , Berry County Records. There to claimed to bo duo on such mortgage mo sum of Ono Hundred FRy-Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and 53/100 Doflare (5152399.53) inducing internal at ma rate of 9.50% per annum. Under me power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and me statutes of me State of MtaNgan. nottoe to hereby given mat mo mortgage wB bo torectoaed by a sate of mo mortgaged premtoes, or some pert of them, at public venue £ the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at IDO p.m. cn September 30, 2004. The premises are located in the Townahip of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 415 loot of the West 715 toot of mat part of me East haff of mo Southwest quarter of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 Wool lying North of mo Mktagan Central Railroad right of way and South of the centertine of Irving Road. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such Mte. untoss me property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6003241 a. in which case me redemption period shaft be 30 days from the dote of mo sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, If any, are limited solely to mo return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate. Doted: August 26. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Chase Bank of Texas, NA fka Texas Commerce Bank NA, as Custodian , Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 244.0819 Robert A. TTOwtan A ftsiionlstae, P.C. tea debt debtrnSaryin^ for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauff has boon made in mo oondNona of a mortgage made by DAVE HA1GH A 8NGLE MAN to FAIRWAY MORTGAGE COMPANY. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, doted December 21,1968, and record od on January 6,1999, as Instrument No. 1023243 Barry County Records, Michigan, and assignsd by MESNE assignment to MANUFACTURERS i TRADERS TRUST COMPANY. TRUSTEE FOR ONE M AT PLAZA BUFFALO SECURIZADON SERIES 1999-1, AGREEMENT DATED 3-04-99, by an assignment doted Juno 13,2003, and re-record­ ed on Jiffy 7, 2003. as Instrument No. 1107942 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage more to claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of eighty tour thousand two hundred fifty nine and 97/100 Dolars ($84,259.97). induing interest st 10.850% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and me statute in such case made and providad, nottoe to hereby given mat said mortg^a wB be toredoood by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. at IDO p.m. on October 21,2004. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTIAND, Barry County. Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MIN­ UTES 29 SECONDS EAST. 1325.42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SEC­ ONDS WEST, 629.82 FEET ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST. 668.86 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD TO THE CEN­ TERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY M-37 (MID­ DLEVILLE ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST. 776.06 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF M­ 37. THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST. 116.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTE8 S3 SECONDS WEST. 54036 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNWG. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR IRVING ROAD. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES AS RECORDED Pi UBER 151, PAGE 311 FOR M-37. The redemptton period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: September 16,2004 MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPA­ NY. TRUSTEE FOR ONE M A T PLAZA BUFFALO SECURIZATION SERIES 1999-1. AGREEMENT DATED 3-04-99 Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-0616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 (10/7) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVNXE TOWN8HP REGULAR MEERNG September/, 2004 Board members al presort. Also 18 citizens and guests. Dept reports and correspondence received. Audit report received from Jim Baker. Drain Commissioner presented Mill Pond plan. Weather warning sirens discussed. Increased election workers pay. Ad-hoc committee report. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce MMter. Supervisor (9-16) AS A DBBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTBVTMGTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYMFORMATION OBTAMED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY U8 AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defeuff having been nude in ths terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage mede by Daniel R. Deugaw, a married man. Mortgagors, to Greenpoint Credit Corporation. Mortgagee, doted mo 19* dey of February, 1999 and recorded In me offtoo of mo Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan. on me 25* day of February, 1999 to Instrument Number 1025719 on Barry County Records, on which mortgage more to cteimod to bo duo, at me date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine A 32/100 ($97,829.32), and no suit or prooeedtog at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. moretore. by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute ol the State of Mtottigan in such caae made and provided, nottoe to hereby given met on mo 14m day of October, 2004 at 1XX) o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wB bo toredoood by a sate at pubic auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, st ma Barry County said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate at pubic auc­ tion. to mo highoet bidder, at mo Barry County Courthouoo In Hastings, (that being mo buftding whore mo Circuit Court tor mo County of Barry to held), of the promisor doocribod in said mortgage, or so much thereof aa many be naosasary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, wffh interest thereon a! 9.940% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, induing the attorney toes slowed by tew. and ateo any sum or sums which maybe paid by the undoreignod, nocoocary to proted Ito Interest in mo premteos. Which said premteae are doocribod aa tolows: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel al tend situated in mo Townahip of Hope, County of Barry. State of MteNgan, and described as tolows, to wih Unit 1 of Guernsey fffghtonds, a condominium aocordng to the maeter deed recorded In Uber 638, Page 692, and First Amendment recorded In Uber 668, Py 222, togamywMi rights in general com­ mon otemsnts and In Irdtod common otomonts as sot form In said master deed and described In Ad 59 of mo PuMc Acts of 1978 as amended. Said Property Indudos 1999 Champion Enterprise Manufactured Homo. During mo eta (6) montiw immarftetelj tolowing rno sate, rno property may be redeemed, except mat In mo event mat me property to determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8003241s, mo property may bo redeemed during 30 days ImmodMdytotoNtagmoateo. Dtead:9rtMM Greenpofnt Credl Corporation, LLC Mortgegoo FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (PS6364) Attorney tor Greonpotat Credft CorporaL-m, LLC 888 W Mg Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-382-2600 THM RRM « A OEffT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BiO TO COLLECT AfMBt ANY BNORMATION WE OBTAMWKJ. BE UBK) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE • Dotauff has boon mode in me oondtoone of a mortgage made by Rtcherti L Avery and Ange Avery; husband and wffe. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Bodronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 17, 3001, and recorded on January 4, 2002 In Instru­ ment 1072419. In Barry county records, Mtehigon, on which mortgage there to dalmed to bo due at *e date hereof me sum ol Ono Hundred Thwtty Thousand One Hundred Mnety-Eight And 64H00 Dolars ($120,198.84), Induing interest at 6.75% per annum. Under mo power of sale contained In add mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby ghen tret said mortgage wB bo toredoood by a sale of mo mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, at puMc vendus, at ths Barry County Courthouoo in Hastings at 1X0 PM, on September 30.2004. Said premtoes are situated In Townahip ol Aaeyria, Bony County. MtoNgon. and are daacribod as: A Pared of and lying in mo Northeaal comer of the Southwest 1/4 of mo Northwod fradtond IM, of Section 21, Town 1 North, Rango 7 Wool described as. Dogmnmg a< me Nortneasx comer or me Southwest IM of the Northwest 1/4; thence Weeterty tor 220 Foot; monco Southerly 190 Foot; thence Easterly 220 Fool; monco Northerly 198 Foot to the point of beginning. Barry County necoras. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months irom the date of such sdo. unteec determined ebondonod in accordance wffh MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 26. 2004 For more Infrxmation, please cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trod A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Dectrunic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forme, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte 1033019F01 FORECLOSURE nonce ntto Ikm to a SaM ooBector aaaempang to eattocladaM. Any tntormatlon obtained eXbe ueed tor thia purpoea. d you aro In the MMxy, ptaaaa combo: our otltoe X dta naitoar daaad batow. MORTGAGE SALE - Oataud haa been made n tie conduton, ol a cartato mongaga mad, by. Andy Elto. ■ Xngto man to Hamilton Mortgage Company. An Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated Septomber X„2OO3 and recorded October 7. 2003 to tnxrumert t 111S1W. Barry County Record,. Mkrtgxi on whch mong^), there i, eixmad to ba due X the data haraol tie «xn o( Mnaty4«ne Thouaand Hva Hundred Throe Polar, and FonySta Cante (Sgg.503 46) Indtodtog irtarax t.7% par annum. Under the power o( ule contained In eXd mort­ gage and tie Xatuto In auch caae made and provtded. notice ia hereby given IhXaaid mortgage*, be torectoaed by a Mie of tie mortgaged promt,,,, or Ktme part X txm. X puMc wnua. X ti, Bxty County Courthouoo In Hexing,. Mt X t aoPM on Thureday, October 7.2004. Sato premiae, are Uuxod In TowruMp of Hope. Bony County. MtoMgan. and are dreertbad m: Commencing xtwNorthweX comer of too Eax 24 1«ocrea X toa North 00 acre, X too Nortowox IM or Section 26. Town 2 Norto. Range t WM. Hope Townahip. Bony County. MkMgan. and running toenco EM 418 tow along toe North Ina of Md Section 26 tor too true placa X boginrwtg; toanoa EM 680 tox more x lam to toe Notto IM pox X aaid Saxton; toanoa South too tox more x too, along toe North and Souto IM few X eaid Seaton to toe Souto Ina X Md Norto 80 ocrea; toenco WM 880 IM more or tees along Md Souto toe to a pom dWM EM 34 112 acrea,X toe North 80 acne X toe NortowM IM X Section 38; toanoa Notto 880 IM more x Ma to toe piaoa X begin­ ning. The redemption period M bo 13 morons tram toa M X such Mie. untrea datomwtad Xtandonod In accordance wto 1848CL 8003341a. In which case too redemption period Xia, bo X day, tram to, dato X such Mio. Dated; SEPTEMBER 1, 3004 Hamtton Mortosgs Company * Mortgsgao Aaomeys: Potestivo A Associates, P.C. 36150 Dsquindra Rd. Ste 810 Steritog Hsights, Ml 48310 (586) 303-3030 Our Rte No: 04-27347 PUB: 9/9-9/30 THB RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATI EMF I BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BfFORMATKM 08TAMS) WU BE UEO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BEU7W F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYOUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dataul has baan mada in tha oondNons of a mortgaga mada by Scott Wteon and Cafoy Wtaon, Husband and WNa, to Argam Mortgaga Company LLC, A Corporation, mortgagaa, dated January 30. 2003 and rocordad Fabruary 28.2003 in instrumant Numbar 1098616, Barry County Racorda. Said mortgaga is now held by Deutschs Bank NMtonaf Trust Company, as trustes of Amsriqussl Mortgaga Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pees Through CertHcaiM Seriss 2003-3 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of Mart* 1, 2003, wtthoul recourse, by aseignmant submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Ragiater of Deads. Thsrs Is claimed to ba due on ouch mortgsgs too sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight and 84/100 Doffare ($204,758.84) including intereat at foe rate of 7.75% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of fos State of Mchigan. notice is hereby given foal foe mortgage wB be torectoaed by a sale of foe mortgaged premtoes, or ooms port al thorn, at pubic vsnuo at fos Bony County Courthouoo In Hastings in Bony County, Michigan at 1 AO p.m. on October 7,2004. The premtoes are located in foe Townahip of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribod as: Lot 5 Thomappto Bond Estate as reoordsd in Ubsr 6 of ptots, on pegs 35 of Bony county reoords. The rede.’nption period shaft bo 6 months from fos date of such sate, untoes fos property is doterminsd abandoned in accordance with MCLA 98004241a, in which case the redemption period shaft ba 30 days from foe date of fos sato. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoaing mortgagaa can rescind the sato in foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a Nmulansous resolution with fos borrower. In foal even, your damages. I any. are ftmited solely to foe return of foe bid amount tendered at sato. Doted: September 9, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee of Amoriquosl Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through CsrtBrates Serios 2003-3 Under foe Pooftng wto Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2003, without recourse., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte NO. 214.1335 PUB: 9M30 STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT Jaunty o^»awry_ SYNOPSIS Barry Townahip Regular Meattng September 7,2004 Ragutar nwMing caMd lo Odor X 730 p.m. Roi CM: 4 Board mairXara and 6 guaaa praaPUdpaofAdagianca. Approval minula. ,nd Traaaurar, raport lor MM. Approved Dapartmart report,. Motion earned to Mprova Automatic Mutual Aid agreamani watt Johnatown Rre Oapt. Motion carried to accept UleCara contract tor 3 month, Motion evrtod to Mproro mBag, requeet form. Morton canted to aoapl MXzgar', Nd tor a boaer tor the towrwrtp Motion carried to purchaae an aarial map tor the Motion earned to reecheduta th, October meet­ ing to the 12th. Approved September ba,. MaMng adjourned X g:4B p.m. Reapecduay wbndttod. Oebr, Dewey-Peny. Clert AltaXtdtoby Richani Barnum. Supervuor (W16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS DaoadonTs Estate RLE NO. 2004-34080-DE Estate of BERNARD WOODMANSEE. Date of birth: 11/28/1933 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bernard Woodmansee, who lived at 1678 NashvBe Highway. Hastings. Michigan dtod 08H2A004. Creators of foe decadent are notified that aft claims against foe estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Jack Woodmansee, Steve Woodmansee or Sue Woyerman, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to bofo the probate court al 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49056 and the nameu/proposed personal representative within 4 months after foe date ol publication ol this notice. Date: 09/08/2004 James M. Kinney (P57750) 121 Wool Apple Street. Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-8000 Jack Woodmansee, Steve Woodmansee or Sue Weyerman 1895 NashvBe Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (268)948-9413 omwu (9/30) WE OBTABf WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE fo ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. 26, 2003, and reoordsd on At instrument 1112015, in Barry Dolars ($135397.71). including internal al 846% per annum. Umter foe power of sato contained in said mort- vided, notice is hereby given foal said mortgage wB be torectoaed by a sato of foe mortgaged greatest. County Courthouoo in Hastings at ISO pzn.. on September 30.2004. “ are situated in Township of Lot 54. OLD FARM WLLAGE NO. 2. donad in accordance wlfo MCLA 8003241a. In which caae foe redemption period total be 30 days Dated: August 26, 2004 FC H 248393.1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Argent Mortgaga Company, LLC 30400 Tetograph Rd. Ste. 200 Rto#03331lF01 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bt ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Home American Credft Inc. dfoto Upland Mnifowr mortgagsef dated April 12.2003 and reoordad April X 2003 in Instrument Number 1103157, Barry LASALLE BANK NATIONAL June 30, 2004 in instrument Nunfoor 1130102. Two torectoaed by a sate of foe mortgaged pssmtott. or some part of foam, at pubic venue at foe Bany County Courthouoo in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan st 130 p.m. on September 23, Ths premtoes are toasted in foe CNy of Hatatogs, Bony County, MtaNgan, and are doocribod as: Lot 5, Btock 15, of HJ. KarfftoidY Addfttantofoe City, formerly Vlago ol Hastings, aocordtog to foe reoordsd ptot fosreof. The redemption period totei bo 6 monfos from fos date of such sate, untoos frw property to dttorminod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 16003241a, in which case foe redemption period total be 30 days from the dato of the sate. TO ALL runv-HAotno. ine lorecrooeig mortgagee can rescind foe sato in foe event a 3rd party buys foo proftarty and there is a tontatanoous resolution wih foo borrower, in foot evonL your damages, ft any, ere ftntitod ootoiy to Mo return of foo bid amount tendered to sato. Dated: August 19,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION as Trustee tor oortBcate hoLtoro of Baar Steams Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003A8F1 Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Cirtiftnotat. Sartos 2003ABF1, As Aaoignoe P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 * (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 199.1570 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt ooiector attempting to coSoct a debt Any information obtained wB be uaad tor tttepurpoae. If you are In foo MBtary. ptoaee con­ tact our office at the number Rated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauff has boon made in the condffions of a certain mortgage made by: Chartos Hoyts and Samantha Hoyte. husband and wite . to WMC Mortgage Corp.. A Cafftomla Corporation Mortg^ee, dated June 28, 2002 and recorded Au°uatI?120?21,1 County Records, (Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust CoHMtany as Trustee, by aeeignmont recorded January 6, 2004 in Document No. 1120281, on which mortgage there is cteimod to bo due al Mo date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cante ($96,026.88) induffing intereot 10.75% par annum. Under the power al sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In ouch coos made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal sato mortgage wB bo forectoeed by s sale of foo mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, at pubic venue, st foe Sony County Courthouoo in Hastings, Ml al 130PM. on Thursday, September 33, 2004. Said premises are situated in VHtege of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of foo Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 20 rods; focnoe East 18 rods; thence South 20 rods; Monos Wool 16 rods to pteoo of beginning. Commonly known as 9607 Brumm Rtoor Road, Nashvtito Ml 49073 me reoempeon penoo anas do o monew sum ths date of such sato. untoos determined sttandoned in accordance wffh 1948CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of ouch sato. Dated: AUGUST 20.2004 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo 6 Associates. PC. 36150 Doquindre Rd. Ste 810 Staffing Heights. Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Rto No: 04-27100 Pub: 8/26 - 9/23 ommoo �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Seoremter 16 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES HOTCE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TNaSnalaadattcoSacloratMnpUngtoeotlaet a dMA and any Wonaaaon obtained w« ha u—ri far ptxpw Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Car'ene R. Straley, a stogie woman. 833 E. Bond Sfr*< Hastings. Michigan, to U.S.DA.. Rural Demipment, 3001 CooUpo Road. East Lansing. lAcMpan. dated January 15,1900 and recorded on January 19, 1900 in Document 41023844. Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which ia now $91 ,269.71 The mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the property, at pubic auction lo the highest bidder, on Thursday, October 14,2004 at 1 DO p.m. focal time, in the Bony County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan. The property win be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with merest at 6.125 per cent, forectoeure cools, attorney fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate. The property is faceted In City of Hastings, Barry County, State of Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lol 7. except the Woo? 10 teet, ateo Lot 8. in block 12 of HJ. Kanfteid's Addition to the City, for­ merly Wage. of Hastings, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats in Page 9, also a fractional tot North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on the North Rno of Lot 7 that lo Eaot 10 loot from the Northwest comer of Lot 7, thence Northerly along the extension of the West property Ine to the Right of Way of Slate Street thence Southeasterly along the Right of Way of State Street to a point where the North Rno of Lot 7 intersects with the Right of Way of State Street thence West to the place of beginning; ateo a blank tot East of Lot 8 described as commencing at the Southeast comer of Lol 8, thence Easterly along the Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge of the Right of Way^of State Street; thence Northwesterly etong the Right of Way of State Street to the Northeasterly comer of Lot 8, thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period wB be six months from the date of sale, but if the property ie abandoned under MCL 800.3241a. the redemption period wH be 30 days. Dated: August 26. 2004 Kirk C. Bteworth (P39700) Attorney tor Mortgage Holder 2920 Blueberry PL Saghaw. Mchigan 48603 (989)790-0994 8/26. 9/2. 9/9JZ16 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate TN® RAM IS A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMFTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WU M USED FOR THAT FURFOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE MNBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eate may bo reednded by the forecfoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damagoa. If any; ehati be HmMad eoteiy totho return of the ted amount tenMORTQA^s£T%eMhMboen rrwde in the condftfons of a mortgage made by Daniel T. Rayoe, a single men and Elizabeth A Does, a sto­ gie woman and Laurite P. ChmleiewsJd. a married woman, original mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 24, 1999, and recorded on June 10, 1999 in instrument 1030941. and Msigrud By MU Mortgagee to Soflfce One Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 24, 1999 recorded on June 10, 1999 In instrument 1030942, in Barry county recorcs, Mtcntgan, or wmcn mortgage mere w cteimod to bo duo al the dote hereof the sum ol Seventy-Eight Thousand Forty-Three And 13/100 Dolers ($78,043.13). inducting intereot at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and provkted, notice ie hereby given thefsaid mortgage W bo forectoeed by a sole of the mortgogod premiere, or oome port of them, at public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hostings at 1 DO PM, on October 14,2004. Said premises are situated In Township of OrangevHJe, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64, Wage of Orangeville PtaL accordfrig to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plate, Pago 14. The redemption period shafl bo 6 months hum ths dote of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in vrttich caae the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: September 9, 2004 For more toformatfon, please call: FC D 248.5931309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For CttiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to Source Ono Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8032461F01 w^-t- BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. ATTft PURCHASERS: Thte —tenwyba readndad by ths foredoMng mortgagaa. In mm wwh, your aumagaa, n any; anaa oa aaataotety lo the return of the bM amount tendared at aaia, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond J Gtfos and Jeanette A Gibbs, husband and wtie. original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Servicea Co, Mortgagee, dated Oecentoy 19, 2001, and recorded on December 21, 2001 in Instrument 1071906, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cteimod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred "Thirty-Six And 64/100 Dollars ($80,836.64), foctoctng interest al 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl bo foreefoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 14,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are drecribod as: The East 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 2 of R J GRANTS ADDITION to the City, formerly Viflage of Hastings, accordfog to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded h Uber 1 of Plats on Page 15. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date at such sale. Dated: September 9.2004 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott, P C Attorneys For National City Mortgage Sonhces Co 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4033835F01 HoHtoo Of Mrelgege Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NURMER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amber Sue Snyder, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Paul A. Getzto A Lynn M. Getzin dba West Mfchigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated July 23. 2001, and recorded on July 30. 2001 in instrument 1063857, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation ,<s assignee by an assignment dated July 27. 2001 recorded on July 30. 2001 in instrument 1063858, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Thirty-One And 16/100 Dotiare ($68,031.16). tocktotog interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such can made and pro­ vided, nottoe is hereby given that aaid mortgage wiH bo torectoaed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on October 21.2004. Said Dremisos are situated in Village of NashvNte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 94 test of Lol 45 of The Plat of bio Wage of NaahvWo, according to the record­ ed plot thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 10, Bony County Records The redemption period shaR be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caae the redemptton period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 16,2004 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte S034073F02 (9/16X10/7) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hearing tor the tolowing Special Use Permits: Case Nuntoer SP-20-2004 Gun Lake investors Ine. Location: Comer of Wldwood Rd. & Patterson Rd. in Section 7 of OrengsvRs Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for mineral extraction and processing of sand and grav­ el, in the AR zoning dtetricl Care Number SP-21-2004 Anders Swenson, Schootttouee Porch A Stairs 11C Location: 1284 E Brogan Rd., in Section 9 of Baltimore Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (porch building business). in the AR zoning district. RKETMG DATE: September 27,2004. TME: 7:00 pjn. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Buildfog at 206 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties wB be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vertwRy or in writing wB be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may bo mafled to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use applicatton(s) is/are available for pubic inspection at the Bony County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Heatings, Michigan 40060 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Pteess cal the Planring Office at (269) 945­ 1290 lor further Information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary aux#ary aide and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disaMMes at the mesting/heering upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dteabBtiee requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call­ ing the following: Michael Brown, County Adrninisfrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49056, (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (9/16) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Marian Henderson LAKE ODESSA - Marian Henderson, age 106, formerly of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Sunday afternoon, September 12. 2004. Marian was bom in Lake Odessa on February 28. 1898 to John and Kate (Seybold) Henderson. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1915. Marian continued her education at Albion College where she graduated in 1919 with a degree in education. She taught history and algebra for seven years starting in Lawton, then Mason and finally in Dunedon. Florida. She went on to continue her education with business courses and worked for the Holland Furnace Company from 1928-1930. Marian moved on to Detroit in 1936 when she began working for Standard Federal Savings and Loan where she remained for over 30 years before her retirement in 1963. Marian returned to Lake Odessa in 197° and lived in the Emerson Manor for 19 years. After her 100th birthday she moved to the River Inn Adult Foster Care in Sunfield. The past several years Marian had made her home at the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. She had enjoyed her volunteer work for the International Institute and the Red Cross. Marian also belonged to the Girls Friendly Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brother, Mildred Hall. Florence Eckardt. Olive Henderson. James Henderson, and Ethel Bailey; and nephews, Duncan Bailey and Bruce Eckardt Marian is survived by her nephews and nieces. Max Duncan, Jack Duncan, Terry Duncan, Eunice Eckardt and Gloria Matter, other extended family; and her church family at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The funeral service for Marian will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday. September 16, 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial may be made lo the Lakewood Unifod Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. June Marjorie McKelvey NASHVILLE - c, age 65, of Nashville and formerly of Hastings,, died Monday. September 13,4Xfiifc?C»Qck Hospital... ■ •'Mb Smith wMi4®»otr May 23r) 939 fa Hastings, the son of Forest<}. and Etoral N. (Tift) Smith./ He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1957 from Hastings High School. He later attended Hint Institute of Barbering. He was married to Deloris Warner in June 1963. marriage ending in divorce. He was employed as a fireman for the Hastings Fire Department for many yean. Previous employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company, former “Peet’s Barber Shop” in Hastings, former Fisher/Hensbaugh Ford Dealership in Hastings and assisted Macc Thomas Hastings Burial Vault Company for several years. Lin was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, especially a fan of #3 Dale Earnhardt, enjoyed racing micro-midgets in the early 196O’s; street rods and attending car shows. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters, Phyllis (Tim) Bryans of Nashville, Ann Smith of Hastings, Dawn (Mark) Reagan of Delton and Karen (Oscar) Martinez of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; two great grand­ children; loving companion. Loretta Pixley of Nashville; sisters. Priscilla Winters of Mulliken and Sally (Jack) VanHouten of Hastings; brothers. Chuck (Sue) Smith of Hastings and Donald (Pam) Smith of Hastings and step-brother. Rob (Deb) Castelein of Petoskey; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were father Forest "Red" Smith in I960: mother Etoral “Tory" Smith-Castelein in 2003; brother Vernon Smith; sister Mildred Dillingham and step­ father Robert Castelein in 1978. Services were held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Dianne M. Bowden officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). COLORADO - Steven Michael Herwarth. 26, of La Junta. Colorado died September 11. 2004 as a result of a motorcycle accident He was bom September 26. 1977, in Battle Creek. Michigan to Walter and Penny Herwarth. Steven graduated in 1996 from Delton Kellogg High School and graduated from Western Michigan University in 2003 with a degree in music education. Steven landed his first teaching job in La Junta. Colorado where he has taught music to 3rd - 5th graders for the 2003 -04 school year. Steven will be remembered as an awesome teacher, brother, son and friend. He will be missed by his best friend and loving “wife” of eight years. Mindi Iteen and “grinning” dog Vito; father and mother, Walt and Penny Herwarth; sister and brother-in­ law. Brandy and Andrew Walker, nephew and niece. Grant and Hannah Walker; sister and brother-in-law. Deborah and Lance Riska; Grandmother, LaRue Willbur; and waiting for him in heaven. Grandfather Kenneth Willbur. Steven grew up on Fine Lake and enjoyed the water as well as the outdoors. He loved to hike, camp, mountain bike, climb and be amongst friends. He also loved music with a passion. He was self taught on the guitar and vocals. His bands included Dry Bones, Full Frontal and Cellfish. His love of music and the outdoors is what Inspired him to move to Colorado and become a music teacher - -his students all enjoyed his class so much that the Special Choir of 95 students committed to staying after school to work with him. He loved his students! Those wishing to do so may make memo­ rial donations to the Steven Herwarth Memorial Fund through the Grand Trunk Credit Union. A cremation has taken place and in memo­ ry of Steve, casual summer wear (tie die & flip flops welcome) is requested for the Celebration of Life Memorial Service, 2:00pm. Sunday, September 19. 2004 at Fort Custer State Park/Eagle Lake. The service will be held at the Hilltop Shelter overlooking Eagle Lake. Vehicle Pttinic are required to enter the park. A day pass is $6. DOWLING - June Marjorie McKelvey, of Dowling, passed awa> September 14. 2004 in Grund Rapids. June was bom July 3, 1932 in Cleveland. Ohio the daughter of William Carson and Marjorie Martha (O’Brien) Wightman. June had a great love for the Lord and had great faith, as she read the Bible daily. She was a member of the Grace of God Fellowship Church in Delton. June was a former employee of Hastings Manufacturing. K.H.S. Air Freight. Cereal City Air Freight. Skyland and Airborne Freight. She loved the Detroit Tigers and the Lions, bowling, going out to dinner, cooking, can­ ning and especially her family. She is survived by her husband Jack, whom she married on April 30. 1954 in Hastings; sons. Justin Lee McKelvey, and James L. McKelvey, both of Cedar Creek; a daughter. Kay Jean (Greg) Bowerman of 'attle Creek; brothers. Ernest Wightman of CA; and William Wightman of Ohio; sisters. Betty (Howard) Bohn of FL, and Irene Heath of Hastings; grandsons. Justin James and Jack Lee McKelvey and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Thursday. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Deltor. where funeral servic­ es will be conducted Friday, September 17, 2004. 10 a.m. with her son. Pastor James McKelvey, officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Grace of God Fellowship Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 POSITION: The Hastings Police Depl is accepting applications for the position of school crossing guard, and fill-in guards. The Department is looking for dedicated indi­ viduals to assure the kids get safely across the busy streets wtule en route to and from school These are part-time positions, working approximately 1/2 hour in the morning and afternoon. The pay is $120.00 tx- weekfy, plus bonus incentives. Training and equipment are provided Must be 18 years aid and have no felony convictions. Applications can be obtained at the Hastings Police Dept., 201 E. State St., M/F 9 a m.-5 p.m. Parents. Seniors aid Retirees are encouraged to apply. The City of Hastings is an ADA/EOE employer. (Jee this stoeet hu/y Sunday—she* (ftA iAirt/iday • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 14, 2004, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. hni/idma i/lut/ ‘I ‘fl �P«9» 16 — Thursday, September 16, 2004 — The Hastings Banner POJLTCEBEA’T Police seeking sex assault suspect H AIRPORT SERVICES: to $17/hr. ♦ benefits! Good people skills! Public services trainees - all shifts. Excellent benefit package!! 517-886­ 5445 TDC fee. Member of W. MI. BBB____________________ BEER/BEVERAGE DIST: to $17/hr. + benefits! Local training now, 517-886-5445 TDC fee Member of W. Ml. BBB.________________________ CABLE INSTALLERS/ CONSTRUCTION HELP­ ER: to $1,000/wk! Local! On job training! Many needed! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FOR SALE- 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. carpenteAs/la borers APPRENTICESHIPS (some union)’ To $25/hr. Many permanent. Trainees, local, 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Mem­ ber of W. Ml. BBB. DELIVERY DRIVERS: to $40,000/yr. + benefits! Many types! Local routes! (box truck) (616)949-2424 Jobtine fee._________________________ EJU DESK/ADMITTING: (Med. facility), many nurses aide, several types! To $15/ hr. + benefits, 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Ml. BBB. EXPRESS/AIR EXPEDITE: to $18/hr. ♦ benefits. Logis­ tics div. Training now. 517­ 886-5445 TDC. Member of W. MI. BBB. HOSPITAL JOBS! CLERICAULAB TECH'S/FOOD SERVICE: Many types! Start now! Many needed? (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. INSTALLING/APPREN­ TICESHIP: to $22/hr. Elect, cable, H.V.A.C., carpentry, labor. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W, Ml. BBB. OFFICE CLERK/FRONT DESK: to $12/hr. ♦ benefits! Busy office! Basic ufhc** du­ ties! (airport). (£16)?49*2 <74 Jobline fee.__________________ LARGE TICKET SALES. Join Michigan's fastest grow­ ing modular builder. We seek aggressive, experi­ enced, successful retail sales professionals who desire to excel with a winning team! We offer paid training, 401k, benefits, multiple vaca­ tion incentives, cash bonus­ es, plus beat the best pay plan in our industry. First year earnings $50,000 plus. If qualified fax to Emily at our home office (616)837-6375, email to eatkinson9mapleisland.net or mail to P.O. Box 79, Coopen ville, ML 49404. VET ASSIST/KENNEL CARE: to $1230/hr. Must love cats/dogs, training now. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Ml. BBB. WAREHOUSE/D1STRIBUT1ON: to $14/hr. + benefits! Hi-Lo experience A+! Fast advancement! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. borhood, fenced in back yard. Delton schools, $700 + deposit. (269)948-8943 ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom apartment on beautiful Lake Algonquin, $450 a month plus utilities, 1 month rent & security deposit required. Call (269)945-0917 or (616)293-3104. COZY 2 BEDROOM fur­ nished lakefront home on Gun Lake, September-May, $525 a month, plus utilities & deposit No pets. (517)694­ 6424 or (517)242-0309. FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME ON GUN LAKE: next to State Park, $125 weekly. No pets, de­ posit required. (616)291-5012 HOME FOR RENT: 2 bed­ room in country' setting be­ tween Hastings and Nash­ ville. A very private lot with access to Thomapple Lake, $550 per month plus security deposit. For appointment, call (517)852-1514.___________ ONE SINGLE SLEEPING room with laundry k kitch­ en privileges,, walking dis­ tance from hospital, schools k town. (269)945-4478 leave message. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600_______________ BED: a brand new queen pil­ lowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $129. Can deliver (616)318- BED king pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $229. (616)318-6998 BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green k khaki $375. (269)948-7921 COUCH, $269; Loveseat $220; Qiair, $125. Sell as group or separate. Brand new, can deliver. (616)281­ 5575 !!• '■ H AFTERNOON PARTS DE­ LIVERY person for Kalama­ zoo area. Perfect for retired person. Please apply in per­ son 7709 Kingsbury Rd. Del­ ton. FREEPORT ELEVATOR is looking for help in the mill, Ag experience a plus but not necessary. Apply in person at their store on Main St., Freeport. MARTIAL BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $399. Can deliver (616)281-5575. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell, $629. Can deliver. (616)281-5575 LEATHER SOFA AND LOVESEAT: Brand new, beautiful. Still in factory padcage. Can separate, $749. (616)281-5575 can deliver. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The Hastings BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 IN­ STRUCTOR: Youth activi­ ties organization is looking for responsible, energetic in­ dividuals with Martial Arts experience. Must enjoy working with children and have excellent communica­ tion skills. Part-time eve­ nings, local classes. Call (616)538-2888 ext. 205. MATURE BABYSITTER for twin boys in our Hastings home, weekdays 7:30am5pm. References a must. (269)945-0034________________ STAY BED: Memory Foam mat­ tress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell, $429. Call (616)281-5575. Can de­ liver. ARTS WARM IN YOUR NEW HOME WITH FREE HEAT: Emerson Manor Apartments in Lake Odessa HAS IMMEDIATE OPEN­ INGS FOR A 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. This is an elderly complex for persons 62 yean of age or older; handicapped and/or disa­ bled of any age. For further information, please contact BECKY, (616)374-7380. 1993 PARK AVENUE: $2,000. (269)8380463 1994 OLDSMOBILE SIL­ HOUETTE: $900 OBO; '84 Pop-up camper, $900 OBO; Sears Kenmore portable dishwasher, $150; Washer/ dryer, $125. (269)623-8354 ask for Rose. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 1993 SCHULTZ MOBILE HOME: 24'x54' 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Excellent condition, 2 porches with large awning over front k side with car­ port. (269)795-1297 FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range from 1,280 sq.ft to 2,280 sq. ft. Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. Call Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ ia. '99 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA SUPERGUDE 88cu. in., 3300mi. All original plus leather H.D. bags, Python pipes, $10300 obo. (269)721­ 8710 FOR SALE W deep V open bow speed boat 75hp. Easy loader trailer, $1300. Please caD (616)262-7041.___________ FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909._______________ WANTED ’’ERMANENTLY DISABLED DEER HUNTERS: October 16th & 17th. For information send jelf addressed stamped en­ velope to: 9289 N. 40th St., Hickory Comers, Mi. 49060. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE Friday, September 17th only! Lots of baby clothes to size 6, boys k girls, maternity clothes also. 2204 Kaylee Drive, Middleville. LARGE YARD SALE Thursday, Friday k Satur­ day, 9am-? 5325 Carlton Center, Woodland. RAIN OR SHINE Pole ban. full of antique furniture, blacksmith tools, records, toys, dishes, over 200 Beanie Babies A many other house­ hold items. September 24th k 25th, 9am-?? 224 S. War­ ren, Freeport. 1995 GMC 3/4 TON VAN: roof vent cupboards, carpet, am/fm radio. Used for camping. Runs great. Asking $3,000 obo. Call (269)623­ 3143. $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 '96 CHEVY S-10 4X4. Match­ ing cap, auto start, bed liner, $5,700. (269)945-9657________ 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600_______________ FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $509 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments k 3 cases, $500. Call (269)945­ 9340. PUBLISHER S NOTICE: YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Troopen from the Mkhipn Sure Police port in Hnsunfs are asking the public for help in iderufying a suspect in a sexual assault compkint Aug. 12. Authorities said a woman waa found uncon­ scious and beaten in the front yard of a resi­ dence on South Briggs Rond. The woman had been staying with mends next door to where she was found. After an investigation, the woman was taken to Pennock Hoapital. where evidence of a sexual assault was found. A composite sketch has been made from the victims recollection. The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s with short hair. Anyone who might have any information on this incident is asked to call Stale Police Trooper Bryan Roderick at 269-948-8283 or Barry County Silent Obaerver at 1-800-310­ 9031. Repeat shoplifter arrested twice HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers were called to the Felpauscb supermarket Sunday night on a report of a shoplifter. Officers responded and met with store personnel who reported there was a female suspect in the store who was seen taking items from the shelves and putting them down her shirt Rachelle Teed, 24, of Nashville, was arrested on charges of retail fraud She was appre­ hended by store personnel and was held for officers. After Teed was taken to the Barry County Jail, had been booked and bonded out a report came into 911 of a shoplifter at Plumb’s Grocery Store in the early morning hours Monday. Officers entered the store tp find the same «votnan in the rest room taking items from their packages and placing them in her pockets and clothing. Teed was arrested a second time on charges of retail fraud. Over $60 worth of merchan­ dise was recovered. She was booked a second time and not released on bond. Was pedestrian homeless? THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP - A Middleville resident called 911 Central DiipaKh with a concern about a possible homeless man who had walked by her home and waa seen lying in the ditch Sept. 7 on the north side of Cherry Valley near Green Lake Road. The man was located by Michigan Stale Police troopers front the Hastings Port. The man was not injured or arrested. Neighbors harassed in indeceny HASTINGS — Hastings City Police Ix-partment officers are investigating a complaint Sept 9 of indecent exposure in the 300 block of South Michigan Street Residents of a home called 911 after seeing a neighbor standing at their front window without his pants on. A second call was made to 911 after the officers left the acene when the suspect came back to harass the residents about calling the police. It appears that alcohol was a contributing factor in this incident Bowler complains of assault HASTINGS — Officers are investigating an assault complaint from the Hastings Bowl Sept.9. The 57-year-old victim said he was assaulted by a member of an opposing team during league play. The victim indicated he had c on fronted a acorekeeper and while he was talking with her. was pushed from behind and fell to the floor injuring his back. He sought treatment at Pennock Hospital for his injuries. The incident remains under investigation. Stereo stolen from vehicle HASTINGS — Officers from the Hastings City Police Department are investiga'ing a complaint of a larceny from a vehicle in the 700 block of East Manhall street sometime. dar­ ing the late evening hours of Sept. 9. ■ The vehicle, parked just east of the residence, was broken into and had its stereo system removed from the dashboard. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at 945­ 5744. Teen held for attempted arson NASHVILLE — A resident on Reed Street called 911 Sept 12 and said her 17-year-old brother tried to set her house on fire. The young man poured fire starting fluid on a set of stain and lit them, but the resident was able to put the fire out with minimal damage. The young man then left the residence and returned a short time later. He was arrested on attempted arson charges by Michigan State Police Troopen. His name was not released. Man arrested In camper JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A possible abandoned vehicle was reported to Michigan State Police Troopers Sept. 12. The pick-up truck and the car. .per top were reported near M-37 Highway and Stamm Road, when Michigan State Police troopen investigated, they found the owner of the vehi­ cle. Michael Wilmore. 27. of Battle Creek, in the camper top and arrested him on a felony warrant from the Bartle Creek Police Department. Man held for assaulting woman HASTINGS - Hastings City Police Department officers arrested Jared Miller, 28 of Hasting. after he was reported to have physically assaulted his 34-year-old fiancee. Officers were called to the home in the 500 block of Montgomery Street at 11:50 p.m. Monday. Sept. 13. The couple had been in a verbal argument that escalated in to an assault over an engagement ring. It appears that alcohol was a contributing factor in the assault COURTNEWS Stacy Heuss, 30, of Hastings was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 8 to 12 months probation, three days in jail with credit for three days served, and $960 in fines and costs. She is also ordered to attend sub­ stance abuse and mental health assessments and counseling. The first of two charges against her was of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor with a occupant under the age of 16, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $1,000 in fines and/or one year in jail and/or 90 days of community service. The second charge was of larceny of prop­ erty with a value of $200 to $1,000, a misde­ meanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2,000 or three times the value of the property stolen, whichever is greater. These charges stem from an incident in Hastings in May when she broke into her mother’s home and stole pain medication. • David Wire. 42, of Middleville, was sen­ tenced to one year of probation and costs of $860 for one count of tapptfig and/or cutting of telephone lines. This misdemeanor charge has a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $1,000 in fines. The charge is from an incident in April in Thornapple Township. • Richard Milan, 50 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail with credit far 61 days served, probation of 12 months, restitu­ tion of $2300, and court costs and fines of $620 for one charge of resisting and/or obstructing a police officer from May 2002 hi Rutland Township. The balance of his jail and probation sentence will be suspended upon payment of his court costs and fines. This felony has a maximum penalty of two yean Sm COURT NEWS, pace 17 �The Hartngs Banner - Thureday, September 16. 2004 - Pa^ 17 Neighbors want to help victims of fire After the Sept. 7 fire on Barber Road north of Hastings that destroyed the mobile home of Tasha Howard and her two children, neighbors are trying to help the three victims. The Miller children and other neighbors said they felt they needed to reach out and help after the fire that consumed all their pos­ sessions. They began collecting household goods including a sofa, a baby car seat, chil­ dren clothes and dishes. They also have placed collection canisters about town to raise money. The neighbors intend to set up a bank account this week. Donations for Tssha Howard can be sent to Lori Conley, lot 58 or Cathy Miller, lot 13. at 4777 North Barter Road, Hastings, MI 49058. They are also planning a car wash and a 50/50 drawing. The Millers said any donated items that are not used by the family will be sold at a yard sale to raise additional funds. The incident took place Tuesday evening, Sept. 7. al Merlino's Hidden Valley States on Barber Road, north of Hastings. The kids were saved by neighboring teen-ager Terry Miller, who pulled them out of the burning home. It was later determined that Howard had bums over 55 percent of her body. Her daughter, 4-year-old Rachel Majewski, suf­ fered bums over 40 percent of her body, and her son, eight-month-old Bradley Hammond, had bums over 90 percent of his body. Clothing sale to help Green Gables Haven There will be a career type clothing sale to benefit Green Gables Haven from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Church of the Nazarene (1716 N. Broadway) and Saturday. Sept. 18. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. . Jennifer Richards, a spokeswoman for Green Gables, said, "Please come and update your wardrobe! The clothes were donated from the Career Closet., it’s a great cause!" COURT NEWS, continued from p^e 16 in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. • Micah Holden. 27, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to a continuation of his probation for two charges of probation violation. The first charge was of failure to report April 28 and the second was stealing a chain­ saw on April 22. The sentence of 36 months probation from his original charge will end in September of 2005. He is also ordered to pay all his court costs and fine assessments by Oct. 15. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 Neighbors organize to raise money for Tasha Howard and her children. Collecting are (from left) Lila Miller, Gordon Conley. Carley Miller, Terry Miller. Laura Ryan. Ceaira Davis and Amanda Conley. ^Know Your County Commissioners^ District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 , . (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of WoXkapQ Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884 A few trees is some parts of Michigan have already started to show their fall foliage, and AAA Michigan says this may be a harbinger of what could be an excellent fall color sea- little or no cloudiness, and cool nights. If we get that weather combination, Michigan’s fall color season should be splendid," Koelling said. son. The trend of vacationers staying closer to home and taking more frequent driving vaca­ tions - along with a cool summer with good rainfall over much of the stale - point to a promising season statewide between mid­ September, when the show usually begins in the north, and late-October, when it ends in southern Michigan. Based on a survey of 400 state residents, AAA estimates about 1 million Michiganians plan a fall color tour this season spending an average of two to three days viewing and photographing the state’s autumn splendor. The average leaf-pepper will spend approx­ imately $253 per trip. Barring a warm fall, this season should be a good one, says Michigan State University Forestry Professor Mel Koelling. Temperature is the deciding factor determin­ ing the brilliance of fall color, especially from Labor Day onward. “Color is starting a bit earlier this year in some areas," Koelling said, “due to the fact we have had a relatively cool summer without as much sunshine as usual. We also had more rain than usual in the early-growth season and that has produced an abundance of good foliage. Trees are healthy. “The key. though, always a weather condi­ tions that prevail in September and October,” Koelling notes. “Here in Michigan we can always count on good yellows in the aspens and cottonwoods. But we need favorable weather to bring out the reds in the maples, sumac and Northern red oak to give us a real­ ly vivid color season. “Beginning early in September and running through October, we need sunny days, with Michigan is blessed with vibrant natural color, and plenty of ways to see iL There are more than 18.6 million acres of forested land, two national shorelines, nearly 100 state parks and recreation areas, hundreds of local and regional parks, three national forests and state forests in both peninsulas. Enjoy the season on leisurely canoe floats down rivers, pedaling mountain bikes, or horseback, or enjoying local fall color cruis­ es, or take a traditional weekend drive to see Michigan's more than 160 waterfalls. Travelers can add enjoyment to their fall cole tour with a stop at one of the state’s many cider mills or fail festivals. Area police say kids can get alcohol too easily Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office have learned how easy it is for under­ age young people to purchase alcohol and tobacco products. Over the course of several recent week­ ends, deputies accompanied young people as they attempted to purchase alcohol and tobac­ co products. These young persons presented identification showing their true age, which made them ineligible to purchase the items, yet in 39 of the 55 attempts made, stores and bars throughout Allegan County sold alcohol and/or tobacco to the minors. This program was operated under the umbrella of the "Spotlight Program." which is a grant funded through the Office of Highway Safety Planning. Spotlight is a cooperative effort between law enforcement and retailers to deter minors from purchasing alcohol, to stop adults from purchasing alcohol for minors, and to promote community awareness of the laws associated with alcohol. Thirty-nine citations were issued in Allegan County to store clerks and bartenders. "The substantial number of violations that occurred is disheartening. I believe that it indicates a need for employee training." said Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops. Sgt. Scott Tatrow. who administered the Spotlight program, is making arrangements for a local session of TAM training (Techniques of Alcohol Management) for area merchants and their employees. This training is offered through the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association and provides informa­ tion about false identification, alcohol man­ agement. laws, rules and regulations and other operational concerns. When planning trips, remember that shore­ line areas along the Great Lakes tend to have delayed peak color compared with inland forests because of lake-effect warmth. Valleys, hilltops and roadways often turn ear­ lier because they are more likely to see cool­ er temperatures. Beginning September 15, fall color watch­ ers looking fix the best viewing opportunities can call Trave? Michigan at (888) 78-GREAT (784-7328) for color updates provided by AAA Michigan each Wednesday through October. Updates also will be on the Internet at www.aaamich.com (go to “about us" and “press releases"), or visit www.michigan.org. Stay alert on your fall color drive Watch for slower-moving traffic. Pull well off the road to see color or take photos, or to let faster moving traffic pass. Switch drivers often to avoid fatigue and so everyone on board can see the show Stop at scenic turnouts frequently to rest, and enjoy the view. Wear safety belts and avoid alcohol. September Starts There u 'till time to enroll in a variety of credit desses starring soon at the Eehscnfeld Center near Hastings... BI T TIME IS Rl.WXG OCT! Please risit or call the Center at >269) 94X-V5OU for full particulars on the fol­ lotring classes starling in early lo nrid-Septenthcr ACCO 101 Bl AI> 101 Bl AD 115 Bl AD 201 ECE 212 ECE 214 BCE 232 E< ox 201 ECOn 2S2 ENGL 152 ENGL 97 HIST 163 HIST IM HIST 151 MUSI 211 OiT 160 PHU 201 PHIL 202 POSC 200 PSYG20I PSYC 220 8OCI 201 «OCI 202 STSK98 General Accounting . Introduction tu Bwmdcss . Global Business Business I^v Selected l opio of ChBd Care Appropriate Assessment with Younu Children Early < hild Learning Eavironment*-1 Macro Economics Micro Ixooonucs Freshman Com posit ion 11 Urittog Skirts American Foundations Modern America Western Civilization .■'■ Music Appreciation Application Software Introduction to Phttowiphy Introduction to Ethics American Systems of Goununrol Introduction to l^ycholop hrtdopmuliil Nldwlo^ Introduction to Sociology Social Probknis I’oOegc Reading A Study Skills w Getting You There! The KCC Fehsenfeid Center i Advising Hours: p hies. & Thurs. „ 10:30 am • 6:30 pm 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings. MI 49058 (269) 948-9500 www.keUogg.vdu . �Page 18 - Thursday, September 16. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Sept. 11 book signing draws good turnout at fire station Ritai ail for HOOrife' cnamay near Naslnie A ground breaking ceremony was held last Friday morning tor the MOOviOe Creamery being constructed on the dairy farm of Doug and Louisa Westendorp near the intersection of M-66 and M-79 in Castleton Township. Pictured taking part in the ceremony are (from left) Scott Daniels of Daniels Funeral Home (holding daughter Karsyn); Amy Brown from the Michigan Department of Agriculture; Dave McIntyre. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce; Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber ol Commerce; Dixie Standel-Manshum, executive direc­ tor of the Barry County Economic Alliance; Neil Gardner, executive vice president of Hastings City Bank; Louisa Westendorp; Jane DeBat. branch manager of Hastings City Bank's Bellevue and Nashville offices; Doug Westendorp and Wayne and Marion Pennock, loaner owners of the property. The Westendorps hope to have the 6,000- On the third anniversary of the ter­ rorist attack on America, the Hastings Fire Department hosted an open house and book signing of Pastor Gale Kragt's newly published book, The Unexpected Call, "ft was a good crowd and fun,* said Kragt who signed 18 copies of his book, which tells of his experiences in New York City while helping to comfort grieving people while Ground Zero was still smoldering. Part of the proceeds from local sales of his book during the past several months have been ear­ marked to benefit the Hastings Fire Department. The amount of the dona­ tion will be announced at a future date. Pictured here are Kragt, his daughter and some of Hastings' firefighters at the book signing (from left) Dennis Bassett, Larry Warren, Assistant Chief Rick Krouse, Chief Roger Caris. Rob Neil, Kragt and eight-year-old daughter April Kragt, who signed some of her dad's books too. They are gathered around a photo of the New York City skyline, complete with the World Trade Center Towers, which is on the cover of Kragt's book. The picture was taken by Ed Van Dongen, a Hudsonville, Mich, photographer, about 14 months before the terrorist attack. The same photo is being used on the cover of a brochure being put together by U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who serves on the Anti-Terrorism Committee, for the U.S. House. Kragt will have another book signing at Barlow’s Christian Bookstore in Hastings from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 23. (Photo by Ed Van Dongen) square-foot manufacturing facility and 4,000-square-toot retail space open by next spring to manufacture, process and sell milk, cheese and ice cream. SOLAR,confined from page 2 THIS WEEK GMS TO THE PUBLIC ON ALL REMAINING 04 PONTIAC MONTANA! \ t K Here are Jiree examples of solar power at the rural home ol Bob Brown out­ side of Hastings with passive solar heat, the home Tom Huber and his wife Holly will also and gets its electricity from 18 welcome visitors to their passive solar home solar ‘04 PONTIAC GTO LEASE SPECIALS! _ . electric panels and in the Watervliet area. The Huber home stays Consumers Energy’s Green Power comfortable all year long with low utility program. The solar generated elec­ bills through the use of passive solar design tricity is mainly used to power principles, which help heat and cool the Bob’s Chevy S-10 pickup, which house. he converted to electric power. AUTOMATIC 6 SPEED $303“«te $879.20 due at signing i, 4B.OOC miles, with GMS eligibility tour this year is Art Toy and extra insulation including the use of foil­ large faced radiant barriers, minimal use of win­ 10.000-watt wind powered elec­ dows on the north, cast, and west sides of the tric generator on their farm in homes, and lots of direct sunlight through Lawrence. The couple purchased energy-efficient south windows for heat and Crotser-Toy’s and transported the Bergey wind light. A fieldstone-faced masonry stove and generator and tower from New an insulated concrete slab floor provide ther­ York state to provide electricity mal mass that soak up heat during the day, for the geothermal system for their and release it through the home at night. home which is currently under Additionally, their home features the use of construction. The old Victorian stone and cordwood masonry, which pro­ home was also purchased else­ vides even more thermal mass and natural where and moved to their farm. beauty. (www.ases.org) it completed sometime in 2005. Renewable Energy Association invite area Representatives seat, and is a pro­ year’s tour. Oi GMC REG CAB 4X4 ■ RED ponent of Net Metering legislation 98 CHEVY 2500 - MAROON 04 OLDS ALERO - WHITE 02 GMC REG CAB 4X4 - RED for the State of Michigan. 04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - SILVER 02 CHEVY VENTURE - WHITE 99 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA - BUCK legislation 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT - RED 04 FORD TAURUS 98 GMC CONV. 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Call 948-8000 The Another new addition to the Sharon $911.22 due at signing excess power they generate. also uses a geothermal heat pump, would require This that For more information and a map for the Kalamazoo area tour, go to the website for the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association: www.glrea.org Do you' “ knew why we say _ we ha e Barry County s = 1 Rated Service Dept7 BECAUSE WE CAN! j Exceeding Expectation? is a Family Tradition GMC im me pnoraaoMi awa EncOwstocn. Prescient Don Gentry Sates Mgr Bcme Signs Sates Amy Piper. Sates Chns Silverman, Finance Mgr Jei Honea Sates JAmy Tart. Sates This house on the tour demonstrates a good example of the Hubers' passive solar system for saving energy and saving money � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-09-23.pdf 6c729c1759c888bec10540c982e874b9 PDF Text Text HASTINGS Pt'~- ,;Ry •usiwqj u, Crop Walk takes. in $13,000-phis We must separate oil from humans Saxon soccer wins big on the road See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 The Hastings . Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 DANNER VOLUME 151, No. 39 Thursday. September 23. 2004 PRICE 50C Prosecutor, Pennock issue joint comment on CSC case Maple Valley NEWS schools pacts BRIEFS finally settled Four candidate forums planned Voters of Barry County will have four more opportunities to meet with the can­ didates running for offices in the November general elections. These meetings have been set up to allow for the voters of Barry County to meet one-on-one with any candidates who wish to attend. The meetings will be as follows: • Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. — Tbomapple Township Hall. Middleville • Thursday. Sept. 30, at 7 pm. — Castleton Township Hall. Nashville. • Tuesday, Oct 5. at 7 p.m. — Barry Township Hall. Delton. • Thursday. Oct. 7, at 7 p.m — Commission on Aging Building. Hastings. Any interested candidates and Barry County voters are invited to attend these open meetings. Art Hop returns for this weekend The confirmed Artists for the Sept. 24 edition of Art Hop are Cathy Crane, paint­ ings (Hastings); Insoon Felch. mixed media (Middleville); Lauren Stineman. jewelry; Christi Anna Caslonguay (Hastings), and Shawn Davis of Hastings with pop culture icons. Two new artists will be on display at the Jefferson Street Gallery. This month the businesses that will serve as hosts for the Art Hop are Main Street Savings Bank. County Seat. Hastings Flower Shop. Ace Hardware. Thomapple Arts Council, Sand Ridge Bank. State Grounds Coffee House and Jefferson Street Gallery. Art Hop is intended to enable local res­ idents to expenence art, leant about local businesses and even ride the trolley. Art will be on display from 6 to 9 p.m. Music will greet visitors to Stale Grounds and the Thornapple Arts Council. For more information, call the Arts Council at 945-2002. Local production to start tonight The Thomapple Players’ fall produc­ tion. “George Washington Slept Here" is scheduled to be performed at 7 p.m. tonight. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23,24 and 25. at Central Auditorium in Hastings. This story chronicles the trials and by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maple Valley School District teachers and support staff have a new contract after more than a year of contract negotiations and an agreement that both administrators and staff alike hope will facilitate the contract negotia­ tions in 2006. Kim Kramer, new superintendent of Maple Valley Schools, said the teachers and support staff voted, “overwhelmingly” to accept the terms of the new three-year contract Thursday. Sept. 16. The Maple Valley Board of Education held a spcci-1 meeting Monday. Sept. 20. with one member absent, and voted unanimously to ratify the contract. “We had one board member who couldn’t make it to the meeting, but I know he was also in favor of ratifying the contract; but the official vole was 6 to 0 and we are elated,” said Kramer. “It took a long lime to get the contract, but we are on the right track and both sides are ecstatic and are looking for­ ward to putting this chapter behind us and working toward the future.” Maple Valley Education Association nego­ tiator Dennis Vanderhoef said he was also glad the negotiations arc now over and was pleased with the addition of a signed agree­ ment to form a local fact-finding committee comprised of administrators, teachers and support staff that will gather information before negotiations begin in 2006. “I’m glad it is over; it was quite a process.” he said. “Both sides were saying they wanted a fair contract, but both sides had different information and ideas about what they thought a fair contract would be. “The fact finding committee will do a study to deter­ mine where we stand among local school dis­ tricts. how much money the district has and look at what is fair,” added Vanderhoef. “During these last negotiations we had twe different sets of facts and two different ideas Sm MAPLE VALLEY, page 3 bv Heather A. Reed ’ Staff Writer The building behind this Viatec sign on West State Street is silent, virtually vacan. ol humans and locked, as the company closed its doors last Monday morning Viatec closes by David T. Young Editor Vialec closed its doors to employees Monday morning, Nit company officials say it’s not out of business, at least not yet. founder and Chief Executive Officer Ken Kensington said. “Last Friday our lending institution told us to close ’er up” and that it refused to extend any more credit. He added that company officials and lending institution representatives have been in discussions for weeks. Viatec, which was started in Hastings in 1964. manufactures chemical processing and stainless steel tanks and scrubbers, or liners, for exhaust tanks. It has had as clients through the years several big companies in the paper, metal finishing, wastewater, food processing, pharmacy, sanitary, iron and steel and semi-conductors industries. The Hastings plant has served as headquar- by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer When former Nashville Police Chief Bob Baker was approached last spring by Barry County Sheriff Department Deputy Dar Leaf to discuss the possibility of becoming the next Barry County undersheriff, he wasn’t sure if he wanted the job. It took several weeks of careful considera­ tion and discussions before he agreed to take up the challenge. Now that the primary elec­ tion is over and Leaf is virtually assured of being sheriff because he is unopposed in the Nov. 2 general election, the possibility has become a reality. Before his position in Nashville as chief of police. Baker spent 25 years in the Battle Creek Police Department, starting with road patrol and moving up through the ranks to homicide detective. After leaving Nashville, he took a position with Kalamazoo Public Schools in their school security department, where he has been for the past five years. Baker is the father of one son. who is mov­ ing back to the area from Seattle within the next few months. See PENNOCK, page 3 While coming back to Barry County, one of the first things Baker has noticed is the growth of the communities. The areas that the sheriff's department covers have more homes with more people and consequently more crime than when he lived here before. Though Barry County still is considered rural compared to Battle Creek, the problems are the same — drug and alcohol abuse, and ments in the county. “We need to put our egos aside and do the job," he said. “We provide a service to the community, the other departments, and sup­ port personnel in this county." said Baker recently. “The lack of communication can hinder not only the department, but also its dealing with the public and the media. We are all here to do a job. It is better if we all get other crimes associated with them. One of the first questions Baker posed to Leaf was whether the county had a narcotics detection dog yet. This county has a reputa­ tion of being a corridor for drug activity going from Detroit to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo to Lansing. A drug detection dog would — Incoming Undersheriff Bob Baker expand the resources the police would have to curtail the drug trade in and moving through Quada is Mrs. Douglas. Clayton Evans receives a droll characterization by Jeff Kniaz and Rena Leslie allows Norma Jean Acker to take a comic turn. Rose Anger brings a quiet presence to her portrayal as Hester. Christopher White brings youthful energy to his performance as Raymond, with Mike Kasinsky portraying a sly See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 See VIATEC, page 3 and STD testing. Pennock Hospital officials released a state­ ment on Tuesday. Sept. 21. from its legal “We need to put our egos aside and do the job. We provide a service to the com­ munity, the other departments and sup­ port personnel in this county. The lack of communication can hinder not only the department, but also its dealing with the public and the media. We are all here to do a job. It is better if we all get along.” Annabelle, and their daughter. Madge, are hypnotized into taking over one of those windowless, waterless, almost roofless houses that dot the countryside. The cait includes Daemeon Richards as Mr. Kimber. Frank White as Newton Fuller. Carol Satterly as Annabelle Fuller and Hannah Johnson as Madge Fuller. Steve Eldridge is played by Lucas Holston. Katie by Barb Pruden and Laurie Curtiss is Mr. Prescott. The play is directed by Kniaz, with DuMouchel as assistant director. It is pro­ the end of last week. David Williams, who has worked for Viatec for 16 years, said he was called by telephone last Saturday evening and was told trial hearing. This felony charge has a maximum penal­ ty of 15 years in prison with mandatory- AIDS Former Nashville chief to serve as Barry undersheriff tribulations of Newton Fuller, who craves and gets “a little place in the country to call his own." Newton and his wife, Uncle Stanley. Doug Sarver is Leggett Frazer. Kim Butler plays Theresa Hughes. Sue Barrington is portrayed by Angie Greenfield, Miss Wilcox will be portrayed by Rachel DuMouchel and Richard ters for sales, administration and engineering. Kensington acknowledged that Viatec has had financial troubles mostly in the last four yeai.i because of “depression in the capital equipment market, several good-sized clients went bankrupt, aud (rapidly increasing) health care costs, which has caused the com­ pany to lose some focus.” He added. “Up until about four years ago, we didn’t have any debt." The Hastings plant at one time employed as many as 50 people and there are two other facilities, one in Belding and the other in Charlevoix. The three plants, it was estimat­ ed. employed about 80 people altogether at • Pennock Hospital interim CEO Harry Doelc and Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill Wednesday afternoon issued a joint statement about a misunderstanding over an earlier news report involving a charge of criminal sexual conduct. A 28-year-oid Hastings man. who is still listed as a unit secretary at Pennock, was ciiarged last July with third-degree CSC, stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 6. Gordon Andrew Shaw has been accused of fondling a female patient as she was recover­ ing from anesthesia. He originally was "barged with first-degree CSC. but it was reduced later to third degree. First degree involves the victim suffering personal injury, third degree does not, but both involve force or coercion. McNeill appeared on a WOOD-TV 8 broadcast Tuesday evening, saying he was "dumbfounded” that Pennock continued to employ Shaw and said he thought the hospi­ tal was being insensitive to the victim. Pennock officials refused to say whether Shaw is still actively on the job there. They would only say he is an employee. They also refused to say whether they had suspended Shaw, pending the outcome of his trial Shaw on May 11 was charged with firstdegree CSC. but on July 15 the charge was reduced to third degree. He has been arraigned, but has not been convicted. He will be in Circuit Court again Oct. 4 for a pre­ ‘George Washington' to be presented Franklin White as Newton Fuller and Richard Curtis as Mr. Prescott have a discus­ sion over a wheelbarrow in the Thomapple Players production of “George Washington Slept Here." Performances begin tonight. Thursday, Sept. 23. and continue Friday and Saturday evenings. All performances begin at 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium in the Central Elementary School in Hastings. Tickets, $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens are available at the door." this county. There now is sometimes a three-hour wait for the only narcotic detection dog in the area, located at the Michigan State Police Post in Wayland. That wait time could be cut to 15 minutes or less with such a dog in the county. A local dog trainer has been working with Leaf to bring at least three drug dogs to the county with the possibility of five by the end of 2005. The first dog will be a completely free, thanks to a donation to the sheriff’s department, including food and supplies, by a local business person. These dogs would pay for themselves with forfeiture money, as they do in other city and state agencies. Baker said he also has concerns about the lack of communication not only in the depart­ ment but also with other public safety depart­ Bob Baker along.” Baker says his number one goal for the department is to be the premiere law enforce­ ment agency and to provide the best possible professional service to the citizens in Barry County. He said he understands there are budget constraints, but that there can be a lot done with the personnel arc already serving in the department. �Pag« 2 - Thursday, SdfMmtxr 23. 2004 - Tbo Hastings Banner People of aH ages from various churches and groups united in the effort to help fight hunger by participating in Sunday's Barry County CROP Walk. The large crowd of walkers gathers in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church to wait for the signal to start walking. Canine friends were among the 103 walkers Sunday. Many young people were part of the event. Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck were among the walkers from First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Some of the many volunteers and walkers gathered for this photo before the walk. Many of them are from Peace United Methodist Church, which was the church collecting the most for CROP. Holding their CROP signs high as they get ready for the walk are (from left) Danielle Powers, Luke Domke and Garrett Powers who represented Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Strolling in downtown Hastings was part of the CROP Walk route. Here, walkers cross State Street at the intersection of Michigan Avenue. Barry County CROP Walk in Hastings raises over $13,000 to fight hunger by Elaine Gilbert Assurant Editor Under a picture perfect blue sky, 103 v. alkers took steps to help others during last Sunday’s Barry County CROP Walk in Hastings. The total amount raised, to date, is $13,181.22, said Walk Treasurer Deb Cleveland. Walk Coordinator Roger Trowbridge said he is pleased with the excellent turnout and the funds that people have generously given. *We had a couple of youth groups bring a lot of excitement and fun.” All the work involved to get everything ready for the walk was “worth it." he said. “It was great." Trowbridge said. “We had a wonderful party afterwards with a lot of fun and excitement. The band (Country Chapel Praise Band) was very good, and the people enjoyed listening to the music.” Trowbridge told the crowd he appreciated their sacrifice of time to take part in the event, including TV football fans who were forgoing a chance to watch their favorite teams in action. Eight-year-old Seth Trowbridge took the honors of raising the most funds for CROP. Seth, who had donations totaling $1,101, has been in the CROP Walk every year of his life. Other top walkers were Brenda and Morgan Armour, who raised $625; Avis Geren. $584; Jack Brown. $580; Trudy Tobias. $522; Margaret Hollenbeck, $373; Liz Lenz, $350; Nolan and Joan Hudson. $311; George Ulrich, $285; Roland Oaster. $275; Jeff. Beth, Jacob and Emily Bauer. $275; Lee and Barbara Zachman. $269; Harriet Willbrandt. $239; Patricia Buckman. $220; Grace Lutheran 4-5 Grade Youth Group. $210; Sue T. Brown. $207; Lois Elliston. $202; Jeanie Shuriow. $200; Mike See CROP WALK, page 20 Retired former State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville (right) and wife Carole jogged through the CROP event. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 2004 - Page 3 VIATEC, continued from page 1 not to bother to come in because the facility would not be open. Other than that, he said, he's in the dark about what's happening. “We can’t get ahold of anybody, and some of us have personal items inside the shop. We need to get this taken care of. Some of us have equipment, tools and safety glasses in there. “It was a surprise, the way they did it (closed the plant's doors).’’ Williams added. “We were getting zero communications before the closing." Williams said he would assume the plants in Charlevoix, and Belding also are closed. Ronald Benner. worked at Viatec for 35 yean until he was laid off about 18 months ago, and he was never called back. “Business was down, it was slow." he said. There were reports and rumors that Viatec had some irregularities with its contributions to employees 40IK retirement funds, which retirement fund through Viatec. are shared by the workers and the company. Some employees have complained that con­ tributions weren’t showing up on their state­ ments and some weren't gening statements at all. particularly in the last year. However. Kensington said, “All liabilities (including FICA and federal income taxes) for employees are fully funded." His son. J.R. Kensington, plant general manager, said al) the employees’ 40IK money is safely in their accounts and they are free to do with them as they wish. Williams said there seemed to be a period when Viatec wasn’t contributing to the fund at all. but he had been told since then that the problem has been rectified. “Supposedly, they've had that taken care of.” Williams said. Renner said he hasn't had trouble with his Some employees have said they don't know what to do about applying for unem­ ployment benefits until the the status of Viatcc. whether open or closed, is known. Ken Kensington said the plant now is “functioning on a limited basis to take care of our big contracts” and to finish customer MAPLE VALLEY, continued from page 1 of what was fair. With this committee hopeful that won't happen again; we’ll on what information is true before wc negotiations again. “It’s great to hear teachers excited we're agree begin again because they can concentrate on doing what they like to do-teaching.” added Vanderhoef. School Board Piesident Jerry Sessions agreed. “We’re very thankful the contract has been signed and everybody can get back to doing what they like to do and what they enjoy, and the board and the board can focus on making things better for the kids and the district,” he said. “I think it has been a long, hard road and both sides learned a lot from it; I think the process will be a lot easier and more effective next time.” The details of the contracts are as follows: • Teachers received a 2% salary increase for the 2003-2004 academic year, will receive a 2.25% increase for 2004-2005, and 2% in 2005-2006. • The teachers’ health insurance benefits per the new contract entail an employee shared premium of $48 each month for the 2003-2004 and 2004 -2005 school years for Plan A. For Ae 2005-2006 school year, the employee shared premium will be determined by the student count on the fourth Friday. If it is 1700 or higher. 5% will be with held from teachers* salaries each month and the board will pay 95%. If the enrollment is between 1675 and 1699. the teachers will pay 6% and the board 94%. If enrollment is 1674 or less, the employees will pay 7% and !he board will pay 93%. • Under the terms of the new contract, the support staff will receive a 2% increase for (he 2003-2004 school year, a 2.25% increase for the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school yetrs. • The employee shared premium for sup­ port staff was set at $38 each month for the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years for Plan A. The employee shared premium for the 2005-2006 year will be determined at the same rate as the teachers based on the fourth Friday student count Both teachers and support staff will receive retroactive pay for the period from July 30, 2003, to Sept. 30,2004, which can be paid by a choice of a cash option or retirement 401-A option. Prepaid insurance for the same dates also will be reimbursed in the same manner. The contract also finalized the schedule, with 182 student days and 184 teacher days, for the 2004-2005 school year. The schedule for the 2005-2006 school year is to be deter­ mined no later than April 1, 2005. One other area school district. Lakewood, remains on the MEA's “critical list”because it has yet to have its employee contracts settled after more than a year beyond the expiration date of the old pact. one-on-one basis.” Williams was not so optimistic. “1 don’t expect it to reopen at all,” he said. “If it is. it won’t be by the Kensingtons.” (Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert con­ Old-fashioned Dem rally set for Sunday Fund-raiser in Chicago to help late DEA agent’s survivors Hastings, will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 6. at 115 Bourbon St. at southsidc Chicago's largest entertainment complex. Terrance Patrick "Terry" Loftus, a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School and son of Patrick and Iris Loftus of Hastings, died from injuries sustained in an aviation accident May 28 while in the line of duty as a Drag Enforcement Administration special agent. He is survived by his wife, three children, ages 6. 4. and 2, and his fourth child expect­ ed in late October. Donations arc currently being sought to benefit the Loftus children in a fund-raising tificates for services or merchandise, or mer­ ual assault and any inference to the contrary The DEA Survivor's Benefit Fund and the is inaccurate. “The Barry County Prosecutor's Office rec­ ognizes and appreciates Pennock Hospital's Loftus Childrcn’^Bejefit Fund are tax exempt chari table ^tfRizaUoas recognized commitment to quality patient care, respects the Hospital's dedication to fair treatment of its employees, and the Hospital's commit­ ment io patient safety and privacy rights. Law enforcement and Pennock Hospital have always enjoyed a cooperative relation­ ship. "While prior mutual miscommunications relating to this pending case may have occurred, the Prosecutor's Office acknowl­ edges Pennock Hospital's sincere efforts to fully cooperate with law enforcement in this investigation. Pennock Hospital and the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney are com­ mitted to respecting each other’s responsibili­ ties and to maintain the cooperative relation­ ship they have always enjoyed." There will be an old-fashioned political rally for both the Barry and Allegan Democratic parties at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. at the Allegan County Park, Gun Lake, rain or shine. This will be a potluck dinner, so those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table settings and beverage will be provided. Swimming also will be avail­ by the IRS under section 501 (C) (3) of the IRS Code. A tax identification number is the line of duty. Donations will be used in fund-raising tors will be listed on the event program and tion attendees. Contributors also will be men­ tioned in promotional material and advertise­ ments. The fund-raising show will feature U.S. 99 morning show host Big John Howell and the "Born to Boogie Band." The Institute for Learning in Retirement at Kellogg Community College will have a luncheon and social for all individuals ages 50 and older Friday, Sept. 24, at noon. The gathering will take place at the Township Hall in Chariton Park, located north of M-79 just southeast of Hastings. Dr. George W. Shannon Jr. will be the pre­ senter. Upcoming classes and activities will be announced at the event The cost for the luncheon and program is $8 per person. Anyone who would like to make reser­ vations may call Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500. extension 2838. You may pay at the door with prior reservation. The Institute for Learning in Retirement is a membership-based organization of men and women ages 50 and older who share a love for learning. It is sponsored by Kellogg Community College’s Lifelong Learning Department People are invited join for the friendship and continued learning opportunities. For more information, call KCC at 269-965­ 4134. Steam, gas engine show this weekend Historic Bowens Mills will feature the annual Steam & Gasoline Engine Show from 10 am. io 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, Sept 25 and 26. The grounds will be opening early on this week only. There will be food, cider making, mill tours and horse-drawn wagon rides. All the historic buildings will be open for visitors to tour. This engine event is co-sponsored by the Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association, but is open to non­ club members too. There will be tractor games from 10 a.m. until noon. These events will include wagon backup, slow race and fast start. There also be threshing demonstrations at 12:30 and 3:30 both days. The barnyard tractor pull will be at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A tractor parade will be on 1:30 p.m. on both days. The Barry Co. Steam, Gas & Antique Machinery club will feature al952 Ford 8N tractor, which also was a star at the Barry County Fair last July. This tractor has been preserved, and is owned by Harry ana Shirley Schultz of Middleville. The festival gate fee for adults is $5, children 5 to 15 years old is $2. For more information, call 269-795­ Otis Sanctuary open house set The Michigan Audubon Society Otis Sanctuary open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. The bird sanctuary in Rutland Township will welcome visitors to come enjoy the fall colors and crisp air while sauntering through a Michigan Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 125 acres of fields, forest and wetland. There is a well marked 1.2-mile hiking trail. For directions, from Hastings, take M­ 43 West five miles and turn right (west) onto Goodwill Road for two miles, then This historic home, which was once a stage coach stop, on Main Street in Middleville was raised to allow a basement to be poured. Once the basement is finished a new first floor will be constructed and then the second floor, seen here, will be lowered to meet the new construction. The exterior will oe renovated to reflect the building’s history. Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have its semi-annual Swiss steak and Chicken Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Proceeds from the meal, available for a are part of a Jimmy Carter Work Project Besides the two meats, the will include potatoes and gravy, salad, a vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert and beverages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian bousing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939 Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat, and can't attend Friday's dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 155; Hastings, Mich. 49058. 7530. ‘House Raising’ (not razing) in Middleville Habitat dinner will be Friday ILR luncheon set for Friday efforts on Oct. 6. The names of all contribu­ acknowledgements will be made to all func­ stewardship of the environment and natural resources through education, research, conservation/prcservation with emphasis on birds and their habitats. donation, will be used to start the construetion of the local Habitat chapter's 25th home, which is expected to be finished in June, 2005 and dedicated on the same day as 222 other Michigan Habitat homes that available upon request and all donations will benefit the families of DEA agents killed in is or>e of 20 sanctuaries and nature centers owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a private, not for profit organization. It advocates the awareness, enjoyment and able. For more information, call Jose Blanco at (269) 792-6502 or Carol Miller at 792­ 2159. A DEA survivors' benefit fund-raiser in memory of agent Terry Loftus, formerly of chandise or other items for raffle or auction. alleged. The hospital's own internal investiga­ tion regarding the allegations is ongoing, and to date, Pennock knows of no facts to support the allegations * But McNeill was reported on television to be very upset with what the hospital officials were saying. The prosecutor originally said he was ’dumbfounded’ that Pennock would release a statement that seemed to question the validity of the victim's allegation. The joint statement issued by McNeill and Doclc Wednesday afternoon said: “Pennock Hospital did not intend by its previously released statement to diminish the significance of the allegations made nor in any way reflect on the criminal proceedings that are ongoing. The Barry County Prosecutor's Office acknowledges that Pennock Hospital and its employees are and always have been sensitive to victims of sex­ duced by Norma Jean Acker with the set designed and constructed by Dale Svihl and Doug Acker. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, stu­ dents, children and $7 for adults. tributed to this report) the Loftus Children's Benefit Fund, gift cer­ counsel and risk management office saying, 'Pennock has fully cooperated with law enforcement in their investigation and is not presently aware of any validity to the claims continued from front page orders. But will it ever re-open? Kensington said. “If we work this out (with creditors), we’ll be calling people back on a effort and can be made by cash donations to PENNOCK, continued from page 1 NEWS BRIEFS left (south) on Havens. For more information, call resident man­ ager Thomas Funke at (269) 948-5777 or visit the website otissanctuary@mei.net . The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary Arts Council plans meetings for Input The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is seeking input from interested cit­ izens labetter coordinate the arts in Barry County with four meetings at different locations around the county. The meetings will ran from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in four locations in the county to accommodate people's schedules. Everyone is invited to come and help bet­ ter coordinate cultural events, festivals, etc., in the county. Each meeting will allow for community members and Arts Council to identify areas of better provid­ ing art access to residents. The four meeting locations are the Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on Thursday, Sept. 23; Page Elementary, Middleville, on Monday. Sept. 27; Delton District Library Tuesday. Sept 28. and in Nashville on Thursday. Nov. 30. The TAC received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts last December. There are three goals for the project on which TAC has been working. The goal for the meeting is to find out the arts activities community members par­ ticipate in; a brief overview of the Arts Council, why this grant is important to continued growth of the organization and to the county, partnerships that have formed due to the grant, and to begin to identify a central way to communicate ways to access art and culture in Barry County. The overall goal of the grant is for the Thomapple Arts Council to create a strong viable community with the arts serving as a key component to help strengthen Barry County. Jennifer Ivinskas Strauss will facilitate the meetings. For more information, call Lizanne Fehsenfeld at 945-2002. Trail Riders plan work bee, potluck The Yankee Springs Trail Riders will have their annual fall hot dog roast and potluck dinner at Horseman’s Campground on Duffy Road. There will be a work bee to maintain the riding trails from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to thing their own horses or mules or come to enjoy the campground and trails during the after­ noon. The potluck will begin at 5 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs, a dish to pass beverage. Hot dogs will be provided. The public is invited to take part in any of the activities. �p»9e 4 - Thursday. September 23. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Employee, not Fekkes, made tax mistake Farmland preservation does much good Jo the editor, This letter is to try to help people under­ stand the mechanics of farmland preservation activities in Barry County and across the state • 'Rural Character" — How many times have you heard that the thing that makes peo­ ple want to live here is 'rural character?' 1 can't define "rural character* specifically, but I know it when I see it It involves working, producing farms and open space. So when people in Barry County and across the state say they want to protect "rural character.* that means save the farms. • Save the Farms — Saving the farms has many benefits. First, farms create income and wealth in the county. Second, they provide habitat for wildlife. Third, the cost of public services for a cornfield is really very low. Cornfields don’t require sewers or send kids to school. Lastly, they are nice to look at when you and 1 drive back and forth to work or on a leisurely ride. • We're Not Buying Land, We're Buying Rights — When any of us own land we also own a bundle of rights: The rights to the oil and minerals underneath it, the right to farm or to make a legal income off of it, and the right to develop the land as well. Many have sold oil and mineral rights to exploration companies. Farm land is being preserved across the county by governments purchasing development rights, not the land, but only the rights to develop the land. These programs are called PDR (purchase of development rights) programs. • The Benefits of PDRs — The benefits of such a program are twofold. Experience has shown that many younger fanners would stay in farming if they could get the cash infusion from selling their development rights. So good news number one is that farmers can improve their operation and keep that portion of our county's income stream intact. Good news number two is that the land can never be developed and we get to keep our "rural char­ acter.* • Improving Villages. Tc>wns and Cities — There are many tools in the anti-urban sprawl tool kit Farmland preservation is but one. Fixing our cities is another. The more we can make villages, towns and cities inviting and convenient places to live, the less pressure there will be to move out into the country side and to diminish our 'rural character." • There is no conspiracy involved here. This is a sensible, statewide, nationwide pro­ gram to insure we don't create sprawled com­ munities that don't work because the infra­ structure is too great and expensive to main­ tain. We can control our future, but it is up to us to insist that our elected officials develop a plan to our liking and that the plan be enforced. . Don Drummond, Freeport Banner coverage of judge’s race slanted To the editor: 1 understand this is a political season and that a certain amount of give and take is to be expected and should be tolerated. Yet the headline above the fold on the front page of last week’s Banner was hardly fair. While 1 am sure David T. Youngs was once again privy to the intentions of his good buddy. Bob Dwyer, at his First Friday show, there is nothing to indicate Mr. Dwyer’s grandstanding on that one issue had anything to do with why Judge Fekkes stayed away. In fact. Judge Fekkes did exactly what I would have done if Bob Dwyer was in any way involved or trying to manipulate something — stay away. The editorial posturing of the last five weeks of the Bob Dwyer show begs the ques­ tion, "What's the point of having a monopoly and editorial control over the written local media if you can't manipulate its coverage for the benefit of the editor's friends?" While the page three coverage of the article was actually fair and allowed Judge Fekkes an opportunity to respond to Mr. Dwyer's lat­ est carefully worded smear, the editor obvi­ ously did everything he could to slant page one above the fold for his buddy Bob’s bene­ fit Page three (other than the last two para­ graphs) was probably written by the fair and diligent Heather A. Reed. Ms. Reed, like Shelly Sulser before her, has integrity. The front page ran the slant the editor wanted and page three ran what happened. Let your e voice be heard! David T. Youngs didn’t just stop his abuse of his responsibility with page one above the fold: Instead ofjust using his position as med­ ical examiner, why didn't the editor also dis­ close Dr. Chapman has endorsed Judge Fekkes’ opponent on his website? Why did the Banner refer to "Republican” Brian Reynolds without also disclosing he has financially contributed to the campaign of the local Democratic state representative candi­ date? I am a strong supporter of Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes. I don’t hide it Why? Because she has integrity and is the best person for the position. Period. I make every effort to main­ tain my integrity and honesty in all my asso­ ciations. Why can’t David T. Youngs and Bob Dwyer be upfront about their unique relation­ ship? Non-attomeys have no particular responsi­ bility to hold themselves to any higher stan­ dard. Slander and libel are easily perpetuated and very difficult to prove. The Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct hold a higher burden for attorneys licensed to practice. The rules are very specific in their wording. These rules should have some meaning in the way attorneys carry themselves., and how our pro­ fession is presented to the public. The Banner and Barry County deserve bet­ ter than the weekly charade of the Bob Dwyer and David T. Youngs show. Unfortunately, until David T. Youngs' resignation is finally accepted, only the ownership of the only writ­ ten local media has any say in whether or not Barry County receives fair coverage of all issues instead of only what Bob Dwyer wants his buddy to slant. After all, given his status at (he Banner, isn't David T. Youngs really noth­ ing more than interim appointed editor? Gordon Shane McNeill. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Send a letter to the editor! To the editor: I am writing in regards to some mis-infor­ mation that was shared during First Friday held Sept. 10. Apparently, someone felt it necessary to announce that Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes was involved in tax evasion during her private practice as an attorney. As a for­ ma employee for Judge Fekkes, I would like to set the record straight. Prior to my employment with Judge Fekkes, which began in February of 1999, she had an employee who unfortunately didn't completely understand how to properly file information with the IRS. Believing her employee was capable. Judge Fekkes trusted that employee to do her job. Contrary to the statements that were made at First Friday, immediately upon learning of the clerical error that was made by her staff person. Judge Fekkes contacted the IRS to learn what had to be done to rectify the situa­ tion. Judge Fekkes was diligent in her actions to "fix" the error that had occurred. She hired an accountant to work exclusively with the IRS, so that she could continue to focus on her practice and the clients that counted on her. The representative from the IRS. respect­ ing Judge Fekkes and ha honesty, worked with Judge Fekkes. her accountant and even­ tually me. When I left. Judge Fekkes's law office in June of 2001, this matter had been resolved and all back taxes had been paid. Judge Fekkes believes in allowing people to grow and be everything that they can be. This clerical error was a mistake made by an employee of Judge Fekkes. She as the employer took full responsibility for the employee and the error. Judge Fekkes has integrity and a commit­ ment to the common good. Should we judge her because she trusted ha employee to do what was right? 1 think not, 1 believe we admire ha for allowing ha employee to learn from ha mistake. Janie Bergeron. Hastings Stop complaining and get involved To the editor, I would like to respond to Donald Johnson's later to the editor in the Sept. 9 issue of the Banner titled "Hastings athletics have fallen on hard times.* As a parent of a varsity girls basketball playa, 1 didn't appreciate his comment about our team being losers, nor our coach being a 'cheerleader at most* ' Our daughter and her team mates are any­ thing but lexers. They are extremely intelli­ gent young women with a passion for their sport. If you took the time to read the honor roll listed in the Banna these past three to four years, you'd see their names there, most holding high honors. Losers they are not. Our coach, Tina Poirer, is an RN at one of Michigan's leading hospitals. She obtained ha degree while playing basketball on a full ride scholarship. She's not only a coach, but a playa as well. Ha life's work may be nursing and parenting, but ha passion is basketball. As I sat on the hiring committee that select­ ed two of our coaches. I am well informed. She is dedicated to implementing a girls’ bas­ ketball program that hasn’t been in existence for many years now. Ha freshmen coach. Sandy Swartz, and JV coach. Jack Pirrone, are all on the same page. Supportive coaches and parents at all three levels are -vhat’s going to moke our teams at Hastings a success. The one area I hesitantly agree with him on is that of schoo’ rxrde. Our kids are full of pride in their school. now I'd like the district and community to follow their lead. While I agree academics are the topmoat priority, I don't think it would bun anything Io have mote signsibanners in the hallways and par­ ticularly the gym where other athletes and parents, as well as our own, can see the pride we have in our student athletes. We have the signs, but apparently there is a process (per­ mission granted from I'm not sure where) to hang these items up permanently. I would encourage Mr. Johnson to take up this task. Also, could someone call up WBCH and find out why only our boys’ spores are era broadcast on their radio station? Does the word discrimination come to mind, or is this just the way it’s always been, so it's accept­ able? As I find it unacceptable and extremely 'gender biased.” I will not be tuning in. I would also like to encourage Mr. Johnson to attend some athletic functions regularly. My assumption is he doesn't, or he would see a lot more than he is reading. There is a lot of heart, pride, spirit, blood, sweat and tears that you wont see in the Banner's coverage of the sports. You have to be there to experience it I didn't see his name in the hat when we were hiring coaches. I dont care what your address is as long as you have what it takes to get the job done. Paula Pierce, Proud parent of a HHS student-athlete We need crime control, not gun Dear editor. Fellow readers of the Banner need to be educated on the facts surrounding the sunset of the 1994 "assault weapons" ban. and the soon to be pending legislation to take up where the Clinton gun ban left off. As a law abiding citizen, I feel ray strong­ ly that I have the right to own semi-automat­ ic firearms of my choosing, and that includes the AR-15 or the like. Even The Washington Post, which editori­ alized in favor of the "assault weapons" ban. sees through the phony “assault werpons" issue. Two days after the 1994 "assault weapons" ban passed, the Post admitted, "Assault weapons play a part in only a small percentage of crime. The provision is mainly symbolic; its virtue mil be if it turns out to be as hoped, a stepping stone to broader gun control." Since then, a study mandated by Congress, a follow-up study, federal surveys, and police reports have shown that these guns are rarely used in crime. The claim that criminals often use the guns is incorrect and contradicts the facts. It is time for Congress to accept the truth and send this soon-to-be pending legislation to the legislative graveyard. Readers of the Banner must demand that their elected offi­ Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. cials in Washington turn their attention from cosmetic gun bans toward insisting that exist­ ing laws against violent criminals be effec­ tively enforced. I'd ask all readers of the Banner to contact their U.S. senators and representatives and urge them to vote against any anti-gun legis­ lation. and instead support common sense crime-fighting measures that don't infringe on the rights of America's lawful and respon­ sible gun owners If one were to look at what the gun-banners proposed, when they were trying to strength­ en the 1994 "assault weapons" bill, they would have found out that the gun-banners wamed to ban almost all firearms. That includes hunter's shotguns like the Remington 1100. 870. and high-powered rifles like the Winchester 30-30. and Remington 700. We should not be penalized for the acts of criminals. What we need is crime control not gun control! Since the 1994 gun-ban sunset, we must be vigilant We need to slop the infringements of our rights. If we don't we will lose them all. We also need to put a stop to the proposed More to football than wins, losses To the editor: As a parent with children in the Hastings schools. I want to say bow proud I am of them and their peers. Being a pan of a team or group takes com­ mitment and it is a lol of hard work. Working together toward a common goal develops skills that will be useful throughout their life. Losing is a fundamental part of that learning process. Certainly there are problems with the foot­ ball team right now. It's always more fun to win than lose. But maybe in the process of teaming bow to win. they are learning how to handle defeat with honor and dignity. Calling a high school sports team a loser and a failure is disgraceful and shows a lack of integrity. "Constructive* criticism might be ray useful to the coaches and the teams. You don't, however, improve a team or a person by tearing them down; you improve by teach­ ing and guiding. Whether or not this team wins one game ail season will not diminish my respect for them and their efforts. And I hope that along the way. they are having fun. Sue Davis, Hastings Let’s keep Barry beautiful, rural To the editor: Driving home on Labor Day (as with any extended holiday) was a demanding job on turnpikes and freeways, especially around cities like Detroit and Cleveland. It was a relief to exit 1-69 at Charlotte and a pleasure to make the beautiful trip from there to our home on Pritcbardville Road. As we cruised along M-79 past rolling hills, cornfields, woodtota, pasturing cattle. 1 said to my trite, Alice, 'When people my they value Barry County for its rural characthis is what they mean, h's what a major­ ity of them say they like about living here.* She said: "It's the kind of thing you don't appreciate until it disappears," Witness M-37 from Middleville to Grand Rapids. One way to help protect the county's "rural character* is through approval of millagr for Purchase of D.-veluwnent Rights (PDRs) when it appears on your ballot in November's election, h's a way of saying you want to pro­ tect not just agriculture, but wrtlanrh, fishing ponds, woods for hiking and bunting, all assets that can disappear as land use changes. You're voting a fair return to formers who have spent lifetimes creating that "rural char­ acter* for the landscape, and safeguarding the scenery it's ro easy to take for panted. To learn more about the issues attend the seminars u Hastings nign ocnooi ana at me Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on two Thursdays. Oct 7 and Oct 21. Call 269-721­ 4190 for details. A "yes* vote for Purchase of Development Rights millage is a vote to "Keep Barry Beautiful." Kenainger Jones, Balti, note Township Michigan "assault weapons" ban today. Jason Demood, Hastings Does fatal crash leave a lesson? Recently an area football player was killed in a traffic accident. He was the only person in the car not wearing a seat belt Did this news affect your opinion of wearing a seat belt? Do you wear one when you are in a car driving or as a passenger? Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 AnMeday.. Hastings Bannsr, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 H^nray Phone: (289) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jocobo Sao«tory/Ti«Murar "NEWSROOMOavidT. fouiy(Edtor) Elaine Gfoart (fothtanf Editor) Harin Mudry Sandra Poneeso Patricia Johns Catfy Rueter Brett Bremer Motcio Weotorer Fran Forermon Hoottwc Rood Tera Britten, Hastings: Cberyl Katsul, Hastings: Groda Veklman, Hastings: Vivian Bishop, Hastings: Susan Brownell, Dowling: Donna Wilcox, Hastings: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • aocretod Monday toough FM* CUmOiiI •CO am. to 500 pjft. “Yes. I wear my seat belt all the time. But I think this story under­ scores why it is so impor­ tant.” "1 always wear my seat belt. It is very important to encourage olda relatives to use their scat belts because they save lives.” “1 think wearing seat belts saves lives. 1 am going to be calling a friend of my daughta's and encourage him to wear his seat belt because 1 think it is so important.” “I always wear my seat belt and hope that all drivers. including teenagers, remember how important wearing a seat belt is." “1 think everyone should wear seat belts because it is the law and it saves lives." “1,think this recent trag­ ic accident reminds teens and adults how important wearing a seat belt is. I encourage everyone I know to wear one." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DonBuorge Jonolion Jocobo OMtoMrtpOM Mk S25 par year In tony Gouty •77 par year In ac|oMng oquhMm S29 par year atoeatwt POSTMASTER Sand adtfraaa ctongaa te PO taB HaaBngg, Ml 480W0802 Second Ctoaa Poataga Paid at Haaanga. Ml 480M �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday, September 23. 2004 - Page 5 For goodness sake, let’s kick oil habit Listening to the news over the past few yean and seeing for myself what’s happening o fuel prices and their effect on families .throughout our nation. I th nk it's time our government does some­ thing about the most serious problem facing our survival as a world leader. I propose the United States of America immediately begin in earnest the serious business of weaning itself off oil and move res­ olutely toward use of cleaner and more efficient sources of energy. I’m serious when I say I'm beginning to believe that switching to alternative fuels would begin to solve a lot of the problems modem America faces today. To make thia project a reality, I would like to see a two-year com­ mitment from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to turn our best and brightest loose on a project that ulti­ mately could not only save our country, but also our planet. When ' toured NASA last year, they told visiting groups about the need tor a new rocket propulsion system to get the space shuttle into orbit If scientists can find answers to these needs, it might lead to a sys­ tem we need to power our vehicles, maybe even our homes and businesses in the future. Too many of our problems today are in some way connected with energy and use of fossil fuels, particularly oil and gasoline. We must face facts: It's no joke that some day we’re going to ran low on or run out of oil. We must come to understand that we just can't keep doing what we've been doing for the pest century with­ out consequences. Now we're learning that countries like China are acquiring insa­ tiable appetites for these same fossil fuels because they're growing in industrial might. So we're starting to compete for oil with these countries that were almoat absent at the table as consumers. The demand continues to rise. The supply is questionable and many experts now say world oil production will hit its peak next year and decline thereafter We need to be proactive. We can't conduct business as usual, and one of the moat important components is dealing effectively with energy and transportation. The time has come to develop a solid energy policy loaded with vision. The most important pan of this policy should be reduction and then eventually the elimination of oil use in America. I think thia is entirely doable. I believe this country has the tech­ nology and savvy to accomplish a steady changeover to alternative energy sources such as solar, hydrogen, corn or whatever other sub­ stances that have been found to be suitable for powering our vehi­ cles or heating or cooling our homes. Call me an optimist, but I truly believe we Americans have a tradition of “can-do’’ when taking on problems. We showed what we could do it in World War D. We showed we could beat a lot of crippling and deadly diseases. such as polio and tuberculosis. We took up John F. Kennedy's challenge in 1961 and put a man on the moon before the end of the decade of the 1960s. The only real question about this very real energy crisis is whether we have the will to do the right thing. Our automakers right here in Michigan have .to be wilting to start building more hybrid­ style cars that use a combine electricity and gas, with an eye toward moving entirely away from use of gasoline. Our oil companies and their executives must have the vision to begin making investments in alternative fuels and move away from interests in oil. With the price of gasoline hovering at or above $2 a gallon and Middle East politics being as volatile as they are, expense no longer should be considered a difficult hurdle. To be sure, we’ve got a lot of money tied up in these fossil fuels, and we’re even looking to find more of them. Yet such moves would be short righted. Kicking this awful oil habit could mean we would no longer have to be beholden to the Middle East, where we are now entangled in a political, economic and military quagmire. Kicking this awful oil habit could mean we could begin to sal­ vage a planet that by all indications is starting to show alarming effects from unbridled fossil fuel use. Kicking this awful oil habit could usher in the dawn of a newer and smarter manufacturing base for the U.S. economy, the start of new jobs that are a kx tougher to outsource to foreign countries. Kicking this awful oil habit could put the U.S. back in its rightful place at the cutting edge of modem life, ushering us into a newer, iiealthier, more prosperous society. We’ve got to start changing the way we think about things. The status quo, business as usual will not cut it in the future. We must lead, or eventually we may be forced to watch all what we have built crumble. Let’s start talking about it now, then let’s insist all politicians tell us realistically what they can do about it Then let’s do our part We can do iL Better yet we must do it Get rid of pesky riders Last week Congress attached a “rider" Io a transportation bill with little or no debase, thereby including themselves as pan of a pay raise that all federal employees will receive in January. The cost-of-living raise will be the sixth straight for members of the US. House and Senate, boosting their salaries to nearly $160,000 a year. Far too often one the greatest crimes in the American political arena has been the process involving these so-called “riders" on bil Is. 1 propose they be eliminated. Under this devious system, someone will introduce a bill that’s a good idea, only to have another legislator attach some kind of unre­ lated “rider” to it, forcing the entire House and Senate to vote the whole package up or down. And too often the rider has very little if anything to do with the original bill, as shown in the above men­ tioned case. 1 propose all riders be made illegal and all lawmakers be forced to vote on legislation that essentially exists as it was originally intended. It's time to stop playing sneaky games in the business of passing or rejecting laws that affect many people in this state and in this country. If a lawmaker wants hi-, or her little piece of “rider" legis­ lation approved, he or she can have it face the full legislative body alone on its merits or demerits. • Somebody please introduce a bill so these pests in the legislative process. - Fred Jacobs, vice pnsidenL J-Ad Gr^Mcs Pick qualifications over connections lb the editor: I read with interest the banner's article about interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes' failure to pay $44,000 in state and federal taxes, which she withheld from her office employees. The online grsntor/grantec index on the www.barrycosmty.org website indicates that in July 1998 the Michigan Depa. latent of Treasury filed the first of several state tax liens against Fekkes. In August of 1998 the Internal Revenue Service filed the first of sev­ eral federal tax liens against her. Fekkes, in your article, pleads ignorance of the unpaid taxes, blames her bookkeeper, and says she paid off the tax liens as soon as she could. Thus the old questions arise: “What did she know, and when did she know it?" It is hard to believe that anyone could remain ignorant of so many tax liens for such a long period of time. Especially an attorney, who is more knowledgeable about such things than most taxpayers. The IRS and the Michigan Department of Treasury are notori­ ously persistent I find it incredible that nei­ ther of those agencies was able to notify Fekkes of her delinquent taxes for several years. Even if we accept Fekkes' explanation that she was ignorant of the tax liens, we must ask another question: Should we entrust our pro­ bare court, with its million dollar budget, to a person who has grossly mismanaged her small business? Fekkes blames her bookkeep­ er, but the ultimate responsibility was hers. I wouId 1 ike to hear the bookkeeper’s side of the story. Every employer has to contend with payroll and withholding issues. Attorneys and public officials should be held to a higher standard of conduct than the aver­ age citizen. Fekkes seems reluctant to answer questions about her past. She wanted to place limita­ tions on the questions to be asked at the Fust Friday forum, questioned the impartiality of the moderator, and then refused to attend. She may believe that she has been groomed for the probate judge's bench, and that she is entitled to it — no questions asked. But her status as an incumbent and her political con­ nections should not place her above public scrutiny. Fekkes refuses to make public her applica­ tion questionnaire for the appointment to the probate court bench, claiming she would compromise her reputation for client confi­ dentiality if she were "bullied’ into such a disclosure. This is bogwash. The question­ naire is like a resume, which indicates the applicant's qualifications for the job. A candi­ date with good qualifications should jump at the chance to make them public. Bill Doherty, her challenger, has offered to make his application public, and actually brought a copy of it to the Fust Friday forum. Apparently, Doherty anticipates no damage to U.S. Quite Dobbio Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (816) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All ot Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. . President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legteteture Gov. Jennifer Granhoim, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birknolz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbMtholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House ot Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. his reputation, and has nothing to hide. Seldom are Barry County judges chal­ lenged for re-election. The winner of this election will probably remain on the bench for many years. If you live here long enough, there is a good chance that you or someone you know will appear before the person we elect Don’t let the governor choose our new judge. Don't let local politicians choose mi new judge. Let's elect the person with the bet­ ter qualifications for the job rather than the one with the better political connections. Left elect Bill Doherty. Tax lien accusations unfounded To the editor: 1 am troubled by what 1 have been reading in the Banner concerning 'tax lien accusa­ tions* against Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes which surfaced in the last Fust Friday forum that in my opinion, are obviously unfounded and politically motivated. This should be a non-issue in a public venue for a non-partisan process. Having spent 37 years in business before retiring in 2000,1 feel qualified to understand the pitfalls of owning and managing a busi­ ness, and have known many friends in busi­ ness who have encountered financial prob­ lems due lo unexpected setbacks during the course of normal operations. My experiences with such 'hurdles’ are no exception. Contrary to what was implied in the paper. Judge Fekkes did nothing wrong and was never charged with willful non-payment of taxes. What she did. in fact, was to dig herself out of a deep hole with a courageous effort for which she should be given great credit To make up $20,000 in interest and penalties is, by any standard, simply astounding and shows the same commitment and responsible attitude that she has become known for in her community service. Any business owner with less mettle would possibly have folded and thrown in the towel. Furthermore, the First Friday forum is not compulsory, it's by invitation and by nature is a political venue and therefore could be con­ sidered in conflict. I believe Judge Fekkes has Story on forum was hatchet job To the editor: This letter is in response to your article in last week's Banner regarding the now-paid lax liens on the probate judge's home due to non-payment to the federal government of money withheld for taxes from employee paychecks. In my opinion, the issue should not have been raised, as it was, by an audience mem­ ber as the Hist Friday forum. That was for the opposing candidate to do. or the newspaper (which I suspect already had the information) if they deemed the issue relevant to thia elec­ tion contest Secondly, the article itself read more like a hatchet job than objective reporting and analysis. Democracy is poorly served by shrill and mean-spirited contests. I hope both candidates and their supporters will commit themselves to dignified and civil debate and discussion from this point on, and that your newspaper will re-commit itself to the highest journalistic standards. Carol Jones Dwyer, completely explained the reasons for missing two meetings, the grave illness of her mother and her work commitment. Perhaps a series of independent forums, as has been suggested, would be a more suitable arrangement In addition. I believe it is sad that this newspaper, and some individuals coutmre Io knock the appointment system, casting a reflection on the many officials sad judges who have performed well in service lo Barry County and we should thank them, not demean them. If there is a better ahernative. then by all means, gather signamres on peti­ tions and submit them lo your Irgsrianirr I wonder what Mr. Bill Doherty would be saying if be had received the appointment? Regarding the “anuimunin" statement in the Banner issue of Sept. 16 that said. *We (Barry County) have had a history of appoint­ ments made on a political basis, not oa the basis of merit" If it's so political, why did a Democratic governor appoint a Republican? I predict that the true facts will fall on the editor, whether he likes it or not. sad will need to make his own truthful conchnioas behind his desk instead of with his cronies as the coffee klatch, and the public should make their choice in November based on careful consideration of what's really behind this effort to discredit Judge Fekkes. Stay tuned. Neil F. Braendle. Hartings Four candidate forums planned To the editor: The voters of Barry County have four opportunities to meet with the rsnihdtorr running for offices in the November general flrchnew These meeJngs have been set up to allow for the voters of Barry County to meet oneon-one with any candidates who wishes to attend. The meetings will be as follows: • Tueday. Sept. 28. at 7 p.m — Thornapple Township Hall. Middleville • Thursday. Sept 30. at 7 p.m — Castleton Township Hall. Nashville. • Tuesday. Oct. 5. at 7 p.m. - Barry Township Hall. Delton. • Thursday. Oct. 7, al 7 p.m — Commisaion on Aging Building. Hastings. I am in vi ting any interested randidmrs and Barry County voters to attend there open meetings. Joon rensenteta. Hartings Hastings Joe Shea. Middleville A clarification: Attorney William Doherty has asked the Banner to clarify that he did not specifically name anyone who may or may not have accompanied interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes on an out of state trip to a seminar, as reported in the Sept 16 account of the First Friday forum. The editor himself added that information to attempt to explain what Doherty was talk­ ing about. The attorney said. “I did not make the statement which is circled on the enclosed copy of the Hastings Banner article. I did say that Judge Fekkes received the appointment as Juvenile Drag Court Attorney without competition. I also said that Judge Fekkes attended an out of state seminar involving Juvenile Drug Court. I have never said that anyone other than Judge Fekkes attended such a seminar. I did not even mention Mr. (Prosecutor Gordon Shane) McNeill's name during the entire forum. When I mentioned Judge (Richard) Shaw and Judge (James) Fisher. I spoke very respectfully of both. “You may verify the above by watching the Forum on public access cable channel 2." Write Us A Letter here are the ruler.The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they wiB be published. The requirements are: • AM letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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September 23. 2004 - The Hasbngs Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Ginbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Linford L. MUn" Smith Linda Lou Long Serving Hastings. Barry County NASHVILLE - Linford L. "Lin" Smith, age 65. of Nashville and formerly of Hastings, died Monday. September 13. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Smith was bom on May 23. 1939 in Hastings, the son of Forest G. and Etoral N. (Tift) Smith. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1957 from Hastings High School. He later attended Flint Institute of Bartering. He was married to Deloris Warner in June 1963, marriage ending in divorce. He was employed as a fireman for the Hastings Fire Department for many years. Previous employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company, former “Peet’s Barber Shop" in Hastings, fortner Fisher/Hensbaugh Ford Dealership in Hastings and assisted Mace Thomas Hastings Burial Vault Company for several years. Lin wr an avid NASCAR enthusiast, especially a fan of #3 Dale Earnhardt, enjoyed racing micro-midgets in the early 1960’s; street rods and attending car shows. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters, Phyllis (Tim) Bryans of Nashville, Ann Smith of Hastings. Dawn (Mark) Reagan of Delton and Karen (Oscar) Martinez of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; two great grand­ children; loving companion. Loretta Pixley of Nashville; sisters. Priscilla Winters of Mulliken and Sally (Jack) VanHouten of Hastings; brothers. Chuck (Sue) Smith of Hastings and Donald (Pam) Smith of Hastings and step-brother, Rob (Deb) Castelein of Petoskey; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were father Forest “Red" Smith in 1960; mother Etoral "Tory" Smith-Castelein in 2003; brother Vernon Smith; sister Mildred Dillingham and step­ father Robert Castelein in 1978. Services were held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Dianne M. Bowden officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (wv» w. wren-funeral - NASHVILLE - Linda Lou Long, age 64. of Morgan Road. Nashville, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Long was bom on July 14, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Price) Barringer. She was raised in the Plainwell area and attended schools there, graduating from Plainwell High School. She was married to Cannon Long in 1979. She has lived at her present address since 1992 and previously in the Delton area for many years. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and had a special love for her feline and canine companions. She enjoyed garden­ ing, cooking, traveling, roller-coaster rides, rock and roll music. A long-time Elvis Presley fan. she was president of the Elvis Presley Fan Club in high school. Mrs. Long is survived by her husband. Carmon; daughters. Joan Liane (Bijan) Notghi of Glastonbury. CT. Linda Leah (Raymond) Hannan of Middleton, CT and Suzanne Marie (Paul) Rishel-Mclntyre of Otsego; son. David Roy Rishel of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; special loving and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned A Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ucey Road. Dowliaf. MI 49050 Pxuoc. Sieve Olnutead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9.30 ajn.; Sunday School 114 ul; Sunday Evening Service 6X0 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Wedmday ntfta 6:30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church wfbrrtr www. hcpeum.org Church Fax No. 269­ 8184X107. Church Secretary. Delilah Barnett Office hours. WedJThun.. 9 ajn. to I pm. Sunday Morning: 9.30 ajn. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. p.m. ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffcnon. Ftftar Al Runril. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Muros 8:30 im. and 1140 a.m.; Confesskm Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 aun.; cluses for all ages Mwarng Worship 1040 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 640 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 pjn. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (<es 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BrMe quiz (ages 8-12). Yowh Mmuuies or Teen BMe Quiz (apes I3-I9Y. Adah Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sundav. 10:30 ajn.: Sunday School. 9-.' ajn. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "MMrr Chirr* of Ar Nbrfa-RWr Anglican Ciuiuiishs " 315 W. Censer St (corner of S. Broadway and W Censer St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Mesic. Sunday Worship-8a.m. and 10 am Childrens Chapel and Sunday School at 10 tm Sunday Nursery Available at 10 lbl CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Brotdway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sutday Services: 945 ajn Sunday School Hour. 1140 a.m. Mining Worship Service: 640 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday: 740 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Cree* Rd.. 8 nu South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 ajn.; Worship 1140 ajn.; Evening Service at 640 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l 1 ajn.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotien Mutrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pjn. For more information call the church office. WOODC BOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and devMor Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 a_m. Morning Worship. Sunday. 64 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Sonshme PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 ml, 12-2:30 pm. Wednesday 64 p m Pwneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pjn.). Wednesday 64 p.nt Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 Al). Wednesday. 7 pjn. Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T Hustwkk Rector Sunday Service Tunes 915 ajn. Morning Prayer, 1140 a_m. Holy Commmuon. Wednesday 640 pjn. Evening Prayer service. AU services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Hol y Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Vjgit our website at hBp://www.churchseek/oet/cburch(a ndrewmatt/ or email ns at rtrevhus- rancKvyanoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Fasior. Paste/ Dm Wood Sr. - Adah Ministries; Pastor Rywi White. Youth. 9:30 a-m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:45 Am., Morning Worship Service; 640 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.40 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and BMe Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry. leadership training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spuu-fiDed chuck Mceung at the Maph Leaf Grange. Hwy M46 sou* of Asayna Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sua Prane A Wontap IOJO ua. 640 pjn.; Wed. 6 30 pjn. Jem Club for boys A girts ages 4-11 Puton David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or '-517452-1106 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. — David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU’ Please join us Sunday: BMe Class 1340 Am.. Worship 1140 Am. 6.40 p.m. WsM radar BMe Class 7.40 pjn.. Gasses far al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for aE ages at 945 Am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “ Presen ptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-6/1-4193. PMtor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 Ain.; Woreiup Service 11 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. MOST HOLY ROSARY TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADTT1ONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E .Main Street, Middleville. Phone 795-9030. ffaadny Mm WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mara. P.O box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter Sunday Worship 915 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RnsaeO. Pastor home.com). 9.30 am GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Rooster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269* $3-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 Am.-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-945-9121 Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 aad !140 Am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 Am. Kids for Christ. 11 Am. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr-oldA & 5 yr - Sth grade dismissed during announcements Sunday School for all ages 104G Am. Aduh elec­ tives September through November are Celebration of Discipline. PMtor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus, Jim Dickinson leading; Making Eads McctXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 640 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 940 Am. SCAMPS (senior dtixens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults. Sing' n Share A Foundation Clara. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th St, Diving Deep. Children OL - - » -------oto-jtn graoe, raiin weaver faThursday; Coffee Hotm^S-11Senior 40 Am.Adult GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Grace Notes; 740 p.m. Adult Choir. 7:00 p.m. Adventurers. Saturday, Sept 25 - 540 pjn. Dinner, 840 p.m. Narcotics 840 A 10:45 Am. Holy Communion 9:30 Am. Sunday 7.40 p.m. Evaagelism/Social Ministry and Outreach; 740 p.m_ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hows we Monday-Thwsday 940 a.m.-Noon and 1.40-340 p.m. Friday 940 Ant-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 1140 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II Am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. liev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 940 Am. Tradiiiona) Worship; 1140 Am. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 9.40 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both p — - vs . a.SA > » 6:15 am. Men’s 7:15 FREEPORT - Mrs. Nancy J. Sensiba, age 57. of Freeport, passed away Monday, September 20. 2004 peacefully at her home. Nancy was bom in St. Johns, on February 8,1947, the daughter of the late William and Edith (Nagy) Lockwood. She was raised in the St Johns area and attended local schools there. She graduated from Runny B. Wilson High School in 1965. On June 10.1983 in SL Johns, she married Wesley Sensiba. After their wedding the cou­ ple returned to the Freeport area where they spent their lives together. The couple has bren married for over 20 years Nancy spent her professional career work­ ing as a secretary and administrative assistant for various West Michigan companies; including HexFab, Michigan State University. Marshall Plastic Him, and the State of Michigan. Nancy enjoyed doing crafts, and painting. She was an avid NASCAR fan. and especial­ ly enjoyed spending lime with her beloved grandchildren. She was a past member of the Eagles, and Rainbow For Girls organization. She is survived by her beloved husband Wes; her children Jamie (Tony) Holtman. Mindie (Robert) Harmon. Dana (Carl) Meher, Josh (Arnie) Sensiba. Dawn (Rex) Wager. Denise (Jim) Green, and Brian Nisse. Also surviving are her sister, Priscilla (Ralph) Gove; brother Dave (Sandra) Sensiba. and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Janice Funeral service at Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville, at 1 pm on Thursday. September 23, 2004. with Pastor Rob VanEngen offici­ ating. The family will receive visitors Thursday noon until funeral time at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Foundation or to the family of Nancy Sensiba. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted lo the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. companions, Sanunie, Lacey, Bubba and Ginger. Preceding her in death were parents; son’s, Clinton and Daniel Rishel; sisters, Benrice Snow and Barbara Belogna; brothers, Raymond and Ronald Barringer, loving com­ panion “Smokey". Services were held Monday, Sept 20, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was al Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). I__ William "BUI” Whitney | WALKER - William “BUI" Whitney, age 81, of Walker, formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. Sept 19. 2004 st Hospice Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. He was born Dec. 29, 1922 in Harrisburg. Pa. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Gerald Whitney and Enola Whitney, a sister, Mimi, and children, Janice and Sttvoo. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Irene, children, Gerald, James (Karen). Susan, Billy, and John; sister, Jean; brothersin-law, Stan (Nancy) Fortuna, Mike (Lorraine) Fortuna, and sister-in-law, Maureen McDonald; five grandchildren; sev­ eral nieces and nephews; beloved collie dog “lz^“ and many very special hobby friends. Bill made good use of his time and lived a full life. He was a Master Sergeant in the Marines during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He fought for, and helped preserve the free­ doms that all of us still enjoy in this great country today. Some of the things Bill excelled at were playing football, driving race cars, flying air­ planes, fixing engines, and building and fly­ ing radio controlled model airplanes. Professionally BUI was a welder, a pilot, a teacher, and a salesman. He was a member of the Creston Post and the VFW. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept 25 at noon at O’Brien-Gerst Funeral Home (3980 Cascade Rd. S.E.) just off 1-96. in Grand Rapids, with Rev. William Hamm officiating. Family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions, in Bill’s name, may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Grand Rapids Veterans Home. HASTINGS - Michael C. Maurer, age 35, of Hastings died Saturday, September 18, 2004 at the result of an automobile accident He was bora June 17.1969 in Hastings, the son of Victor C. and Elsie L. (Banks) Maurer. Michael was raised in Hastings, the son of Victor C. and Elsie L. (Banks) Maurer. Michael was raised in the Hastings area where he attended Hastings High School, he was a self-employed entrepreneur, wocking in general construction, siding and replace­ ment window installation, in and around the Hastings area. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golf, and being with his family and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Maurer, grandparents, Robert and Victoria Banks, John and Germaine Maurer. Surviving is a son Devlin Graham of Hastings; father, Victor Maurer of Hastings; brothers. Robert Maurer (Linda Collins) of Alabama. John and Tina Maurer of Hastings; sister, Victoria and Jeff Eberhart of Virginia Beach. VA; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Wsdnesday, Sept 22, 2004 at St. Rose of Luna Catholic Church in Hastings. Memories cmh be made lo the family. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Laverne “Red” Shook | SUNFIELD - Laverne “Red" Shook, age 64. of Sunfield, died Saturday. September 18, 2004 after an eight month battle with ranrr. Laverne was bora in Lake Odessa on December 25, 1939 and had worked as a farm laborer most of his life. He is survived by bis brother, Dennis Shook; many cousins; and children, Dylan and Tara. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh “Jake" and Dora (Peters) Shook. There will be no visitation or funeral serv­ ice. A graveside service will be held at a later time. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Th. Haaknga Banner - Thuraday. September 23. 2004 - Page 7 BOY, Cole J., bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27, 2004 M 10:35 pjn. to Catherine (Brooks) Dunkelberger and Justin Dunkelberger of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 4 oza. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Rose, bom at Spectrum Butterworth Campus on August 20, 2004 at 7:52 am. to David and Julia Bachman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 oza. and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Joshua. GIRL, Haylee Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 4, 2004 at 1:24 p.m. to Laura and Chris Ogle of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Xavier James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 5. 2004 at 12:58 p.m. to Jennifer Courtney and James Baxter Jr. of Sheridan. Weighing 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 inch­ Crehans to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary es long. GIRL, Kelsey Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 7, 2004 at 10:16 am. to Sandy and Bruce Campbell of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Frances June Clawson and William John Crehan will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary September 24. 2004. They have made their home in Hastings since 1972 after living in Chicago for many yean. Cards may be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Crehan at 421 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. BOY, Remington Loomis Johnson, boro at Pennock Hospital on Sept 7, 2004 at 8:10 am. to Sheri and James Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 191/2 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 7, 2004 at 3:58 p.m. to Kimberly and Nathan Frye of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Wyatt Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 7, 2004 at 2 am to Robin Matthew Barnes of Middleville. Weighing 8 lb>. i oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zachary Abram, bora st Pennock Hospital on Sept 8, 2004 at 1 p.m. to Chad and Melissa Feather! y of Middleville. Weighing 11 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kyleigh Jo. bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept 9,2004 at 3:53 p m. to Monique and Jay Scott of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Matthew James Henry Jr. bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept 9. 2004 al 2:59 p m to Mathew and Susan Henry of Hickory Comers. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. Cook’s to celebrate 25th anniversary Bouchard-StaNhood Dave and Vickie Cook will celebrate their 25th anniversary on September 22.2004. The couple have six children: Thomas J. Harrington. Terry Harrington. Mike Harrington. Marie Russell. Charles Cook, and David T. Cook: 14 grandchildren. They went on a West Caribbean cruise in August. Bridgettc Suhlhood. daughter at Banta and Rob Cue of Hastings and Robert Suhlhood and Michael Bouchard, sot at Roxanne Bouchard of Hastings and the late Joaepb D. Bouchard, were wed September I. 2004. Michael is currently serving in thcL S. Marine Capa, at Camp Pendleton. CA. Habitat home to be dedicated Sunday afternoon Evelyn Task<^oon to be 97! Braun-Jones wed Barry County Habitat for Humanity is inviting the public to attend the dedication of its 24th home in the county at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. That’s when the Habitat home for Sharon Lynd and her three children will be dedicated at 4054 Osborne Road[. Delton. “We will praise God and give thanks to all of the people who have worked hard to assure that this family's dreams of better housing Retired teacher of Barry and Eaton coun­ ties began her career at Assyria Center, one room school and was a fifth and sixth grade teacher at Bellevue Community School when she retired. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren invite you to celebrate with them at an open house in her honor, Sunday. September 26, from 2-4 at Thomapple will become reality." the Habitat Board said in a press release. Those who attend the dedication will be able to tour the home and enjoy refreshments. Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058. You may send her cards at the above address. Your presence or a card would be the most treasured gift you could give her. A (4)-week course is being offered to assist individuals in setting financial and investment goals. This class also will provide a summary of the most common investments used by individuals in reaching their objectives. Gasses meet one night per week. Dates; Tuesdays, Oct. 5th - 26th 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Place: Hastings High School Call 269-948-9780 to reserve a seat Seating is limited and will be handled on a first‘-come, first-served basis Robert Knapp 228 N. Church St. Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-9780 Edwardjones I Serving Individual Inveeton Since 1871 Katharine Jones, escorted by her Dad, was brought into Tyden Park by horse and car­ riage to become the bride of Michael Braun n on Saturday, September 6, 2003. Hastings Mayor Franklin Can^bell officiated. Parents of the bride are Gary and Shirley Jones of Hastings. The groom is the son of David and Barbara Vroma of Wyoming, and Michael and Dawn Braun of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Maid of honor was Angela Jones. Bridesmaids were LeToya Bradley and Heidi Eberly. Flower girls were Jodi and Jamie Vroma. Best man was John Mundt II. Groomsmen were Nate Barton and Steve Vandevoren. John and Carolyn Mundt were Master and mistress of Ceremony. The couple greeted guests at the Hastings Country Club before leaving on their honey­ moon to Chicago. They reside in Wyoming. The ABCs of Investing Time: Ron and Linda Bignail celebrated their 40<h wedding anniversary on Sept 5. 2004. In July they were surprised by a family trip to the Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. Their won­ derful family are Robin and Barry Rateraink. Laurie and Brett VanderKodde. Missie and Ryan Lowell. Grandchildren are Jacob and Joshua Ratemink. Clay VanderKoode, Makenna Braeden and Jaelynne Lowell Greens celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Buddy Dale and Retha Irene (Savacool) Green were married on September 18. 1944. Bud served in the Navy during WWII and retired from the Bliss Co. Retha retired from Actionflex. Cards can be sent to 751 N. Barber Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Melvin R. Fenner. Jr., Nashville and Vanessa Frances Faurot, Nashville. Shawn Michael Olin. Hastings and Michelle Lee Wittemeyer, Hastings. Michael William Kostelec, Hastings and Carrie Ann Helsel. Hastings. Michael George Clum, Hastings and Raechel Jean Waters. Hastings. Gordon Lyle Graham. Hastings and Corrina Lee Wasnich, Hastings. Michael Delane Garrett, Hastings and Dawn Marie Schultz, Hastings. Adam Joel Winegar. Nashville and Sarah Elizabeth Meek, Hastings. Walter James Harrison, Coldwater and Enid Virginia Triick, Hastings. Forrest Keefe Pengra, Bellevue and Cynthia Elizabeth Durocher, Pickering. Nathan Keith Pufpuff, Nashville and Amy Kristel Castonguay, Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. James Castonguay of Freeport, Michigan announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Amy Kristel. to Nathan Keith Pufpaff. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Pufpaff, of Nashville. Michigan. The wedding will be held on October 9th. 2004. to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 �Pag* e - Thuraday, SapUmtwr 23. 2004 - The Hastmgs Banner .jinnies MAILBOX by Katity Mitchem and Marcy Sugar Dump depression Dear Annie: In 1996,1 transferred schools to be closer to my boyfriend in Michigan. When I arrived. I was in emotional turmoil. Then, my grandmother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Being away from home and dealing with work, school and my grandmother's illness became a lot more than I could handle. When my grandmother died, 1 sank into a deep depression. My boyfriend didn't understand what was going on. and 1 felt worthless. 1 noticed a flyer that was posted all over campus about National Depression Screening Day, and 1 went My depression was diag­ Robert Huyck, co-manager of the depot project, converses with Ron and Randy KMn on site of the new freight house behind the Lake Odessa depot. The fill is to reach the top line of the concrete wall with each layer of sand packed down. research on the Grange organization. This is to be a memorial series for the quarterly newsletter. The society is soliciting photos and articles of no more than 250 words of any of the late Grange members. Details will fol­ The Lake Odessa Depot/Miueum will be open on Saturday. Sept 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.tn. Michael McCartney will be the host The gift shop is well stocked. There are still some copies of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society (LOAHS) alumni book available at $35 each. With the construction begun for the freight house, this is a good time to come and check out the progress. Either the east or west end of the dock is a good observation point. Part of the flooring of the back deck had to be removed temporarily in order to connect the sewer line to the new building. Within the depot, a representative of the genealogy soci­ ety will be present to help researchers. A wealth of information is available. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fellowship Hall is coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Oct 7. 8 and 9, with extended hour for a third day, customers have more choices to find goods. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. On Saturday one can fill a grocery bag for $1 during the hours of 9 to 11 a.m. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday Oct 9, at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Elizabeth Kerstene of CLOOZ. A week earlier the local society will have a booth at the West Michigan Genealogy Society in Grand Rapids. A new project for the local group is low. United Methodist Women from across four counties that comprise the Lansing district came to Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa Wednesday of last week for the District Annual meeting. More than 160 reg­ istered. Husbands of some members were sta­ tioned on Fourth Avenue to unload car trunks of merchandise they had brought for Grand Rapids United Methodist Community House and directed the drivers to the Union Bank parking lot, which loaned for the day. or to the grassy be behind the church for the dozens of cars. President Leta Guild presided for her final meeting while in office. Awards were given and recognition was made for achieve­ ments and for “Women with Heart” who had been chosen by their own units. There was a morning worship service with much singing. Soloists on the program were Lori McNeil in the morning and Helen Good in the afternoon. Lunch was served In two settings. Marian Durkee was in charge of the tasty lunch with local helpers. The Rev. Molly Turner of Grand Ledge was the keynote speaker. Many visitors commented an the beauty of the The Rev. Molly Turner of Grand Ledge Unted Methodist Church was the keynote speaker at Lansing District's annual meeting held at Central UMC in Lake Odessa Sept. 15. She is a former district superintendent and has been assistant to the bishop. stained glass windows, which were refur­ bished within the past year. Local president Sharon Goodemooc and Sharon Miller of Hastings were key members in the planning. This was the first time for Lake Odessa Central UM Church to be host for this major event. Assistance in the morning coffee time came from the Woodland, Welcome Comers and Hastings First United Methodist church­ es. Lakewood schools had nine members attending the September meeting of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP). Member Larry Tiejema was the speaker. He related the role of the Ionia County Board of Commissioners, of which he is a new member. Hold told his audience about the role of the commission with its limitations and opportunities. The presentation was very informative. Tiejema is a member of the local Haas family. screens and feel a great sense of pride in being able to tell people that this test was quite beneficial in making me who I am today. Please remind your readers about this wonderfill service. - Angela in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dear Angela: Thank you for providing an opportunity once again to mention National Depression Screening Day, which will take place on Thursday, Oct 7. All screenings are free and confidential. You will be invited to fill out a one-page questionnaire assessing the likelihood that you are suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. You also will have the opportunity to hear an educational presen­ tation, receive pamphlets and brochures, and follow up privately with a mental health pro­ fessional if necessary. Screenings wil1 be held across the country at approximately 7,000 screening sites, including hospitals, mental health clinics, col­ leges and primary care offices. To find a screening site, our readers can call 1-800­ 437-1290 or visit www.MentalHealthScreening.org. The lines are open right now, so please call today if you or someone you love is suffering from depres­ sion. Ageless wedding FREE Dear Annie: 1 am 51, and my fiance is 49. We are planning a wedding for next June. This is my first wedding and his second, and frankly, 1 think we are too old for the whitegown-and-veil routine. We both come from large families and want to include everyone. Would it be OK to have a small ceremony in church and then a large reception? — Linda in New York Dear Linda: It is perfectly fine to have a small church wedding, followed by a large reception, but please don't let your age deter­ mine bow many people you invite. This is Phones MWTMKM0N1M nosed. and I began counseling right away. Later. I was put on a minimal dose of an anti­ depressant, and soon after, my life was much more manageable. I was pleasant to be around, and my depression was something I could deal with, not something that was deal­ ing with me. I'm so thankful the screening was avail­ able. I now help administer and score the Blue Reg ion 600 NOMA MM FREE FREE your first time as a bride. You aren't obligated to wear a white gown and veil, but if you want the ceremony to include everyone, go right ahead. It sounds lovely. •FREE Unlimited Incoming Calls And loti of othor cool phonos! Anywhere in the five states •FREE Unlimited Nights & Weekends Anywhere in the five states •FREE Nationwide Long Distance Anywhere in the five states 'FREE 600 Anytime Minutes Anywhere in the five states Added Bonus! FREE UnUmlMd All for only MO a month CENTCNNIAL*/^ Larry Tijema of Saranac was the speaker at Ionia County chanter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Sept. 16. He is one of the Ionia County commissioners. He spoke on the duties of the board, its chal­ lenges, its varied responsibilities. He spoke on some projects they have tacked successfully and others that were tried but did not have the desired results. Bertha Brock Park is now under the com­ missioners1 umbrella of responsibilities, as is Green View Point on Kimball Highway. No sports widow Dear Annie: I am writing in response to "Baseball Wife," who complained that she was neglected during baseball season. My husband adores college baseball and football. Rather than be a sports widow, I took matters into tr.y own hands. I listened attentively to his discussions on football and baseball, watched sports on TV while he was watching and. best of all. asked simple questions. Nothing strokes a man's ego more than feeling valued for his knowl­ edge on a subject about which he is so pas­ sionate. When I finally went to my first game, 1 loved it If "Baseball Wife* nukes a PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR good-faith effort to share her husband's interests, it will pay off with a strengthened rela­ tionship and a deeper under­ standing of the man she mar­ ried. - Omaha Wife Dear Omaha: You are a wise woman. Thanks for writing. WIRELESS Ftipauach Food Cantar (269) 946-2047 Open Tuaaday-Satwtfay 2.000-sq -ft. 3-bedroom. 2-bath. full basement home sets on 5 acres. Close proximity to Kalamazoo. Grand Rapids, provides many employment opportuni­ ties to its residents. Kick back and enjoy your 5 acres of country living. Picnic in your back yard, while listening to the silence of night whispers on a summer's evening. $149,900 (2433061) Call Tracy Baker 217-2078________ H nvM • aiooaawoia ■ axm -t Lousy on laps Dear Annie: I am a freshman in high school, and since the start of the year, I have been picked on in gym class because I cannot complete the mile run. I’m good in other stuff, like chess and video games, and I get good .jades, but I'm not a very good athlete. Things really got bad when my P.E teacher made me stay after school to run laps. The football team was practicing, and so were the cheerleaders, and each lap I took, I could bear them making fun of me. How can I get people to love and respect me for who 1 am? Fm not a bed-looking guy, but 1 can’t imagine any girl will go out with me until I can complete those four laps with­ out stopping. Any suggestions? - Gasping for Air in Louisiana Dear Gasping: Ah. the joys of gym class. It can be embarrassing to be out of shape in front of the cheerleaders, but there's not much you can do about their rude behavior. What you CAN do is realize that it's in your own best interest to be physically active and fit Work on those laps, and one of these days, you'll find yourself getting around the track in no time. Meanwhile, concentrate on the subjects in which you excel. There are plenty of girts who will appreciate a smart guy who gets good grades. Stop worrying so much about the cheerleaders, and check out who's in the library, the chess dub, the school paper and the band. Working it out Dear Annie: You printed a letter from "Feeling Guilty,* who filed for divorce became his new bride changed into a differ­ ent person immediately after the wedding. It turns out she is bipolar. Thank you for encouraging him to reconsider. My wife has the same illness. Sometimes, a combination of medications helps het achieve real stability. At other times, she becomes depressed, angry or impulsive. The worst moments have been the suicide attempts. • My wife feels deeply and eipreasea herself movingly. She can coax a smile from people who respond to no one else. She has the most infectious laugh, and yet she weeps readily with anyone who is hurting. She is the bravest person I know. If God can give me the grace to be her faithful friend and lover, we both will be better people for it - Lucky Guy Dear Lucky Guy: You both sound lucky to us - loving partners in such a committed marriage. Bless you both for knowing what counts. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Laniers column. Please e-mail your . questions to anniesmailbix@comcast.net . or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Bax 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out mm about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Mom's misuse Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cn- Dear Annie: 1 spent five years out of the country, attend­ ing school overseas. When I came back. I discovered my mother had fraudulently used two of my credit card accounts while I was away. 1 don't know­ how she did it, but both accounts are now closed, and the balances have been for­ warded to collection agencies. Mom settled one debt, but I owe $16,000 on the other one. CATE. INC. Wv vr moved' NASTINAS My credit standing is ruined. My mother is currently unemployed and receiving Social Security. She's not supposed to be working because of a previous stroke. I also am not working at present because I'm studying for my licensing exams. I cannot afford legal help. What can I do to restore my good credit standing? I don't want to file a police report, because I’m worried what will happen to Mom if I do. Please help. - Victim of Identity Theft Dear Victim: You shouldn’t let your mother off the hook so quickly, but we do understand that this is a delicate situation for you. Please contact the Identity Theft Resource Center (www.idtheftcenter.org), P.O. Box 26833, San Diego, CA 92196, and ask for informa­ tion and assistance. They win direct you to available resources and best advise you on how to handle Mom's fraudulent behavior. Goodluck. ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23. 2004 — Page 9 Flu shot clinics dates, times set Financial i From TIME to TIME Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. A look down memory Ime... These Investment Moves Can Help Fight Inflation Eli Lapham owned 1st Barry Horse Not too long ago. inflation was low enough to spur concerns about the possible effects of deflation. But that was then - and this is now. Today, we're seeing signs that inflation may be picking up. As a consumer, you can adapt your purchasing habits to cope with higher prices - but. as an investor, how should you respond to inflation? For starters, don't get too alarmed - we aren't anywhere neai the inflationary levels we saw in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Nonetheless, even a gradual increase in infla­ tion may be enough for you to consider mak­ The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran John Quick in Maple Grove Township. The village of Maple Grove, at one time, By Joyce Weinbrecht In May of 1837. Eli Lapham made the first settlement in Section 35 of Maple Grove Township. Lapham owned the first horse which was brought into this part of the country The pony was much coveted by the Indians. They stole her every opportunity they got. If she got loose, she would return to the Lapham farm, only to be stolen again. If Indian hunters were out loo late at night to make it back to their homes before night­ fall. they would stop at the cabin of the Eli Laphams, lifting the latch string, entering the home and sleeping on the floor before the open fire, moving on at daylight. Eli Lapham was a Quaker preacher and the influence of him and his family had strong impact on the settlement of Maple Grove Township. John Mott, another Quaker, acquired 1520 acres in the area in the years of 1836 and 1837. He set aside one acre of land for a cemetery, now known as the Quaker Cemetery, located off of Guy Road. Here John Quick, who fought at Valley Forge and crossed the Delaware River on Dec. 4, 1776. with George Washington, is buried. The first school in Maple Grove Township was opened in 1840 and was taught by Emma and Marie Mott in their home. had a store, two churches, one north and one south of the center, a community hall, and a grange. There were many mills in Maple Grove Township, as there was a need for lumber to be sawed, as well as grain to be ground into flour and animal feed. Quaker Brook offered a source of water power. The Mott Mill, or later the Hagerman Mill, was located on Section 26. Maple Grove Center was given a post office in 1851. with Joel Hyde as the first postmaster. The post office operated until Nov. 30. 1910. Maple Grove Center and Maple Grove Township were named by a pio­ neer wife because of the abundance of maple trees in ing some investment moves. Yom fixedincome investments, such as bonds and cer­ tificates of deposit, are particularly vulnera­ ble to higher inflation. Conseq-uently. you may need to consider investments that offer rising income. Where can you find such investments? Start by looking at stocks that may pay divi­ dends - particularly those high-quality stocks that increase their dividend payouts, year after year. Of course, companies that have historically paid - and increased - their divi­ dends may not always do so. but those busi­ nesses with good track records of paying div­ idends are typically well-run firms, capable of adjusting to different market environments and detei mined to reward their investors. Furthermore, from a tax standpoint, it's a good time to invest in dividend-paying stocks. If you’re in a tax bracket of 25 percent or higher, you'll only have to pay 15 percent for most types of domestic stock dividends you receive. Before tax laws were revised last year, these dividends would have been taxed at your individual tax rate. (The new rale is scheduled to expire at the end of 2008, after which dividends will again be taxed at your personal tax rate.) Other inflation fighters To combat inflation, you don't have to rely solely on stocks that can increase their divi­ dends. Here are a couple of other investment possibilities: • TIPS - When you invest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), your return will be linked to inflation - specifical­ ly. the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). So, if inflation rises three percent, the value of a $1,000 TIPS bond also rises by three percent, to $1,030. And this type of "indexing” will continue until your TIPS bond* matures. Every six months, the principal value of your TIPS bond will be adjusted for inflation - and your interest payments are based on that rising accepted. For more information please call (269) 945-9516, extension 140. The members of the Village Players of Middleville wowed students in pre-school through fifth grade with their eclectic production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” this week. Principals BIN Rich, Jerry MueNer and Brad Warren were featured as a dwarf during the performance given for their school. Here. Mike Bremer and Snow White have a discussion. "At Pennock, Progressive Care is More Than a Promise." the area and the beauty of their foliage both in the spring and summers, but particularly in the fall of the year. Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Holly McKeown. "Pennock's Family Birthing Center is very progressive with the latest in technology and comfort. My private room felt more like home than a hospital. They had everything... great doctors, an expert staff and surgical suites dose by to handle my C-section with ease. And Pennock's Infant Security is second to none. Why would you go anywhere else, when Pennock is right here in Barry County and so dose to home?” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Presents: Dale Kirekel principal. However, you will have to pay fed­ eral income taxes on this interest and on the inflation adjustment - even though you don't really receive this adjustment until your bond matures. To avoid being taxed annually on this "phantom” income, you may want to put your TIPS in a tax-deferred instrument such as an IRA • REITs - As inflation increases, the value of real estate usually rises as well; as a result, real estate is considered a good "hedge* against inflation. You might want to consider investing in a real estate investmem trust (REIT), which buys, operates and sells residential and commercial real estate. Look beyoed iaflatioa By investing in dividend-paying stocks, TTPS and REITs, yen can help your portfolio stay ahead of inflation. But, don't forget that inflation is just one factor to evaluate when you're reviewing your holdings. Don't forget about growth, diversification and tax man­ agement - they're all important elements of successful investing. This entire site Copyright C 2004 Edward Jones The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold flu shot clinics in October. The Barry County dates and locations are: • Barry County Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings Fhursday. Oct 7 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 14 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Oct 16 — 8:30 to 11 a.m. (by appointment only). Thursday. Oct. 21—9 a.m. to nocn. Thursday. Oct 28 — 9 a.m. to noon. • Hastings Wal-Mart, 1618 West M-43. Hastings Thursday. Oct 21 — 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 28 — 2 to 7 p.m. • Plumb's Grocery. 902 W. State St. Hastings Wednesday. Oct 20 9 ajn. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Oct 27 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments. 500 Lincoln. Middleville Thursday. Oct 21 — 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Flu shots are $20. pneumonia shots are $30. and tetanus shots will also be available for $20. Medicare B and Medicaid will be from Grand Haven Garden House A Fall Workshop Fail Bulbs For Spring Beauty and Putting Your Garden To Bed Ifs Our Pledge. McKeown Family, Middleville RETAIL SALES POSITION ■ We are accepting applications for a part-time retail sales person Hodges Jewelry ' L— ——SAMJl/7/7 N/V Y/ N\ZZ Pennock Partner; Christopher Noah, M.D. Family Practitioner Pennock HEALTH >o. Ortners in Hodges Jewelry 122 W. Stele St. Hastings Ml 49058 945-2963 RV1CES . professional, progress,,., 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09535033 �P»a» 10 - Thunday, SapMntxr 23. 2004 - Th* Hastngs Bannar will begin this Friday The Saxons wilThave to find a way to improve upon their five points per game scor­ ing average if they hope to dash the Scots’ hopes of homecoming happiness and play-off possibilities. The two area games with the most confer­ ence title significance will be played in Middleville and at Maple Valley. Middleville will host Byron Center. Both teams are 2-1 in the O-K Gold, and will be trying to stay one game behind league leaders South Christian and Wyoming Park. The winner of the Byron versus TK contest will work their way into second place in the O-K Gold, as Wyoming Park and South Christian square off in Byron Center. In the Southern Michigan Athletic Maple VaHey’s Paul Morgan (58) and Ken Cams (36) stuff Delton junior Nick Archer in Friday night’s contest at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Linda Boyce) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The time of year has come for friends to gather, looking at youngsters in frilly frocks. Amid all the homecoming hoopla there is plenty of football to be played. Hastings. Delton Kellogg, and Lakewood will all be a part of homecoming activities this Friday night The Vikings are the only area team hosting a homecoming game. It’s a contrast of styles as the Vikings host the Lansing Catholic Central Cougars Friday night for a 7:30 kick-off. Lakewood has tried to control the ball on the ground this season. The Cougars’ contests have been wide open. Over 200 points have been scored in the four games LCC has played. Both teams are 2-2 and 1-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. Hastings will be trying to spoil the special night at Caledonia, while Delton attempts to do die same at Paw Paw. The 0-4 Panthers from Delton have to — make the long trip to Paw Paw to face the 4-0 Redskins. There is good news and bad for the Panthers. The bad is the obvious 0-4 start, and now running back Corrie Latta has been slowed by the beating he’s taken trying to cany much of the offensive load. The good news is that the Panthers are one of three teams without a league win, so tech­ nically they still have a chance to finish in the middle of the conference standings. DK sen­ ior quarterback Tyler Blacken is getting clos­ er to providing ? big lift for the team every Association, the Maple Valley LJons should be facing the toughest competition they have left in the league when they play host to Leslie Friday. Leslie has squeaked by league foes Webberville and Dansville the last two weeks, and is off to a 4-0 start. The Blackhawks own the only unblemished overall record in the SMAA. but they haven’t faced a team the cal­ iber of Maple Valley or Olivet yet Current Records Ddtoo Hastings Lakewood Maple VaDey Middleville Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. HoUaad Christian 35, Lakewood's John Everett (50) hauls down a Haslett ball carries, as Alan ODonnafl (60), Josh Mitchell (8), and Tyler Beglin (20) race in to help with the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley had 368 yards of total offense, while bolding the Panthers to 91 total yards. The Lions gained 322 rushing yards led by Senior tailback Jason Beardslee who car­ ried the ball nine times gaining 128 yards and scoring three touchdowns of 35, 47. and seven yards. Junior tailback Denver Hine scored twice on runs of 12 and 11 yards, and Senior Jeff Bissett scored once on a three yard run. The Lions led 34-0 at half-time after hav­ ing possession of the football for the majority Caledonia and Hastings sit at the bottom of the O-K Gold standings, with 0-3 league records. The Scots were thinking play-offs at the start of the season, and now would have to win their final five games to qualify after a heartbreaking collapse at Wayland Saturday night.______________________________________ Thomapple Kellogg running back Adam Loveless puts his shoulder down as he's surrounded by the Sailors’ Matt Bakker (14) and Nate Post (50) in the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Crown contest tied a tad too closely to football game As far as I’ve seen, fans around the county have been pretty good at sticking around with their team through thick and thin. I don’t know if there is anyone out there reading this who is not a sports fan. This message is for everyone who’s not. Don’t leave early. Homecoming time is rolling around again. A lot more people show up at homecom­ ing football games normally. Which is funny, because most people I know don’t want to go back to high school for any reason, let alone to watch a football game. Even with the security blanket of homecoming, I know lots of people who won’t go to a sporting event where they used to go to school. I tried to talk a few friends into going to a football game early this season, maybe do some grilling out early on a Friday after­ noon before I had to head back to work and they could head to watch the football game. The answer was a flat out no. Back to my opening message. I know a lot of people who show up for homecoming games are there for everything besides football. To see old friends. They’re there to see the kids dressed up. To see who’s crowned “King and Queen of the Buckaroo Rodeo" as someone around here likes to call them. They want to see the band at half-time, the fancy dresses, the fancy cars, or whatever. But there's a football game too. Having a big gathering of fans can inspire a team. All those people in the school colors, standing and shouting the fight song, is an inspiration at the start of a game. Don’t let it turn to depression at the start of the second half. What’s worse, having a big crowd that leaves halfway through the game or having a small loyal crowd who’s there for the whole show. I guess ihe ticket sellers like the big crowd no matter what, but if I was on the field I wouldn’t w.wt to see all those people heading for their cars before I was finished with my job. Still when I see people walking out of a basketball game or a football game early. I feel a little sick in my stomach and I can feel an evil look come across my face when I look at them. ' The football fans at homecoming have to sit through all the extra half-time stuff, so the homecoming fans should be able to sit through some football. I’m still trying to figure out those schools which crown their homecoming king and queen after the game. Is that just a way for them to foree the fans to stay for the whole football game, or is it so people who just want to see the homecoming show can sneak in after half-time and not have to pay? . I suppose its probably good for the football players on the court, so they don’t have to miss out on the half-time speech by running out onto the field. Of course. I’m sure there are some half-time speeches that the players don’t mind missing. Having the ceremony after the game is risky. It should not be easy for the king and queen to smile wide if their team has just fallen, especially if one of them is a football phyer. Maybe, they should have the ceremony a half an hour before the game. Then the peo­ ple who want to see it, but not the football game wouldn’t have to show up and leave at half-time. The football fans wouldn’t have to see an extra long half-time show. None of the players would miss their turn to be yelled at by the coaches at half-time. And there wouldn't be any youngsters who have to stay up laic waiting for the ceremony at the end of the game. Better yet. they could crown them on Thursday morning. The Hastings varsity football team is by no means a one-man show, but junior Ashtin King has had a lot to do with the team’s point production. The Saxons have three touchdowns this fall. A King TD pass, a King TD ran, and now an interception return for a TD by the quarterback/defcnsive back. He provided some excitement for the Saxons with his 24-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter against Holland Christian Friday night • Unfortunately for the Saxons, three of King’s eleven passes on offense were caught by teammates and three were caught by Maroons, and his interception return was the only score for his team in a 35-7 defeat. Holland Christian came right back with a 26-yard touchdown ran by Brett Kuipers in the first quarter to tie the game at seven, then added 14 more points before the half on a 2yard run by Jeff Nykerk and a one-yard ran by Kuipers. Kuipers added a third TD in the fourth quarter for the game’s final score, after the Maroons tallied a third quarter TD on a 28yard pass from Tyler Zoerhof to Luke DeHaan. Hastings' offense continued to straggle moving the ball, as they totaled just 128 yards of offense. Matt Donnini led the Saxon ground game with ten carries for 49 yards. As a whole, the Saxons averaged just two yards per cany on the ground in 32 attempts. King threw for 64 yards, with 27 coming on a nice hook-up with Brandon Johnson. King also led the Hastings defense with eight tackles. Maple Valley 48, Delton 6 by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern Delton junior tailback Andy Spencer gained 27 yards on the ground, freshman quarterback Ryan Diaz hit junior wide out Paul Diaz for a 14-yard gain on a slant route, and Delton held the ball first-and-ten on the Maple Valley 39-yard line early on Friday night On the neXt play Maple Valley linebacker Paul Morgan tackled Delton tailback Nick Archer in the backfield for a loss. Maple Valley gained momentum on the play and never looked back on its way to a 48-0 win in Delton. It was the last play on which Delton had the ball on the Maple Valley side of the field. of iL Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt gave credit to the offensive line for controlling the line of scrimmage. “Our offensive line really stepped it up ion4ght,” said Mittelstaedt, “Guys like Max Wilson, David Shaver, and Drew Kersjes played a huge game for us." Defensively Delton was led by junior line­ backer Grant Harville who had 15 tackles. A pair of sore Trojan running backs and a pair of Sailor touchdowns with the Thomapple Kellogg defense on the sidelines vaulted South Christian to victory Friday night in Byron Center, 42-28. South Christian’s Matt Bakker returned a kick-off 87 yards for a touchdown to tie the game, after the Trojans had taken a 7-0 lead on an 84-yard touchdown run by David Finkbeiner midway through the first quarter. The ensuing drive was the type Trojan coach Tim Penfield hopes he doesn't see again this season. After a pair of TK first downs moved the ball near midfield, Trojan junior running back Ben Ybcma injured his knee on a 19-yard run. The very next play. South Christian defensive back Scott Masselink sat back and waited as Trojan quarterback Chris Humphrey dropped back to pass. As soon as the ball was out of Humphrey’s bands. Masselink jumped in front of Fmkbeiner and snatched the ball out of the air taking it 66 yards for another Sailor score. On the next three drives of the half, the Trojans netted nine yards. A sore ankle held Trojan senior running back Adam Loveless to just a handful of plays while Ybema was out for the rest of the half. “The difference. 1 believe, between the first and second halves was we were able to keep all of our backs healthy,” said Penfield. “We were looking for any single digit number who could carry the ball in the second quarter." The Sailors had plenty of options in the backfield. The Sailors scored on a four-yard run by Chris VanRyn five minutes into the second quarter, and on a 42-yard run by Ryan Kroll with just 19 seconds remaining in the first half. The Trojans didn’t hang their beads, or give in to their aches and pains. TK caught the Sailors on their heels after coming out of the locker rooms. The Sailors looked a little lost as a wave or Trojans rushed after an on-side kick off the foot of Troy Rock. The Trojans recovered, and it was the spark their offense needed. It took 13 plays for the Trojans to grind out the 46 yards to the Sai’or end zone, but Loveless carried the ball the final feet lo cut the deficit to 28-14. The Trojans converted on a pair of fourth down playr on the drive. After limping out onto the field with his team for second half warm-ups, Ybema carried the ball seven times on the drive. Ybema would finish the night with 22 carries for 113 yards. Lakewood's Jason Copelin (2) streaks towards some open space in the middle of the field Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s defense was led by senior linebacker Paul Morgan with eight tackles and senior linebacker Joseph Desrochers scored on a 55 yard interception return for a touchdown. “Delton moved the ball early, but as the game wore on our defense settled down and took control.” said Mittelstaedt. The Panther defense spent most of the game on the field due to Maple Valley con­ trolling the offensive tempo. Maple Valley scored on five out of six first half possessions, and the Lions average offensive starting posi­ tion was their own 40-yard line. Kyle Ferris led the Delton defense with six tackles. South Christian 42, Middleville 28 Fmkbeiner led the Trojan rushing attack in the stat sheet with 125 yards on 11 carries. “We played very spirited and with a lot of heart in the second half." said Penfield. A second on-side kick attempt was unsuc­ cessful however, and South scored against the short field on a 48-yard TD run by Kroll with 4:48 left in the third quarter. The Trojans offense answered with another great drive, and Ybcma scored this time on a six-yard run with 1:37 left in the third. Trading touchdowns would never reduce the deficit; so. it was time for the Trojan defense to come up with a big stop. On the See FOOTBALL, next p<e �Hastings Banner - TNnttey. Sapantw 23. 2004 - 11 HHS evens Gold mark with pair of impressive wins by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons looked panicked »t times Tuesday night. Hastings rushed the ball up field time after time against Caledonia Tuesday, with long balls off the feet of Andrew Vincent and goalkeeper Scott Allerding. It left sen­ ior captain Chad Girrbach gasping for air in the second half. He shouted for his teammates to slow down and control the ball. It wasn't panic though. It was a new­ found energy the team was displaying in a 3-0 shut-out over their hosts. The Saxons* sudden second wind, they also topped Holland Christian in O-K Gold action last Thursday 3-l. is in part thanks to the return of the senior Vincent who missed the first six games of the season for disci­ Hastings senior Aaron Fortier slides in to thwart a clearing attempt by Caledonia's Jake Casto in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FOOTBALL, continued from previous page second play of the fourth quarter. Sailor quarterback John VandenBerg was under heavy pressure and fumbled the ball. TK’i Joe Wenger picked it up and carried it to the Sailor 12-yard line. Eddie Landon led the Trojan defense on the night with ten tackles, while Scott Brown and Travis Young each had eight. The Trojans again converted on a fourth down when Ybema raced into the end zone from six-yards our on fourth-and-four with 10:07 left in the game. TK trailed by one touchdown. 35-28. A third on-side kick by the Trojans failed, but so did the TK offense the rest of the night South Christian added a one-yard touchdown plunge by VanRyn with two minutes left to seal the victory. HasJett 33, Lakewood 14 Haslett came from behind for a victory over Lakewood at Unity Field Friday night. The visiting Vikings weren't behind for very long though, in their 33-14 win. Lakewood took an 8-0 lead in the first quar­ ter on a 65-yard TD run by Jason Copelin. Copelin also added the two-point run. Haslett was able to pull within one point by the end of the first quarter, then scored 19 unanswered second quarter points to take a 26-8 lead at the trr-ak. Haslett wasn’t behind for long because of the speed of quarterback Nathan Turner, who rushed for 111 yards and threw for 117 more. “They are so quick,*' said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “Their little quarterback, he’s only a junior, and he’s just unbelievable. He’s just unbelievably fast. Guys like that are never as fast on tape. He is quick and he can throw.” The Vikings thought they had done a good job of studying the tape of the explosive Haslett offense. “I really feel like we prepared right,” said Veitch. “There were several times when we bad a hold of that little sucker (Turner) and he pulled away and got 25 or 30 yards.” Turner put his team up 33-8 with a 45-yard run for a touch down in the third quarter. Lakewood came back to score late in the third quarter on a 52-yard run by quarterback Kyle Rowland. Rowland finished the night with 98 yards on four carries. Copelin led the Lakewood offense with 146 yards on 12 carries. Lakewood amassed 286 yards on the ground, but only had nine passing yards. Haslett ran for 335 yards, and had 452 total, against the Lakewood D. Adam Wrubel had II tackles for the Lakewood defense, Tyler Beglin nine, and Eddie Phillips eight. “They stayed in this game right up until the buzzer," said Veitch, “but you also have to step up and make big plays to get to the cham­ pionship level.” The Lakewood coach apologized to his team after the game. Veitch doesn’t usually like to change any of his team’s routines prior to a game, but he held a pep assembly at the end of the school day Friday. It was just a little change that he thought led his team to lose a little focus. He had hoped it would be a boost against the tough Haslett team. “These kids do thrive on tempo, and you know me, I’m a mg believer in tempo.” said Veitch. “That wins a lot of games for you." There will be plenty of things to try and help get the Vikings back on track this week, with the homecoming contest set for Friday night against Lansing Catholic Central at 7:30. Lakewood is now 1-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3, and 2-2 overall. “We’ve gotta win four of our next five.” said Veitch, if the Vikings hope to enter the playoffs. “We’re still not out of the league, but Williamston is looking very tough. DeWitt’s looking tough. LCC’s looking tough. We’ve got some fighting to do.” plinary reasons. “This team is playing like a team.” said Saxon coach Brian Roderick. “They have fun and that’s what it’s ail about. And it’s nice to have Andrew Vincent back. That final puzzle piece has been put back in place and the team is finally whole again.” The Saxon offense is clicking with sen­ iors Vincent, Aaron Fortier, and Jacob Elliott leading the way with junior Brian McKeough. A long throw in by Vincent from the right side was tipped in front of the Scot net by Elliott with 31:35 to go in the first half, and McKeough found himself all alone on the far side of the net with the ball and blasted it in for a 1-0 Saxon lead Tuesday. The two teams bauied back and forth through the rest of the first half, and it looked as though the Saxons would hold onto their I -0 lead into the half. They did­ n't. They added to it with 12.4 second left. Elliott sent a nice ball ahead on the ground to McKeough. who was smoking down the right side of the field at full speed. McKeough cut across the top of the 18-yard line, then switched the ball back to his right foot and rocketed a shot for the Saxons* second goal. The Saxon defense and senior keeper Allerding’s shut-out wasn’t all skill. It had a little luck as well. With just over nine minutes left in the first half the ball bound­ ed behind Allerding to the Scots* Bryce VanderHeide. but his shot hit right in the elbow of where the cross bar meets the goal post. Caledonia’s best efforts on the Saxon net for the most part came at the beginning and the end of the first half. For much of the first ten minutes of the second half, the Scots held the ball in the Saxons* end of the field with all ten players pushing up on the attack. “I got a little worried there, because they were really pressing us." said Roderick. The Saxons newly reworked defense, which uses more of a man-to-man concept held on though. Hastings’ offense got back at it in the middle of the second half, then with 10:41 to play the Saxons had Caledonia’s second half goal keeper, sophomore Andy West, running back and forth across his goal A» eyes ate on Saxon keeper Scott Allerding as he looks to get his hands on a Caledonia comer kick late in the sec­ ond half Tuesday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) mouth as the ball bounced around like it was on a pinball table. Finally. Elliott got a good shot off. West was headed left, and Elliott shot it the other direction for the final goal of the game. “I’m happy." said Roderick. “I’ve been happy. This is our team.” Their team, knocked off Holland Christian 3-1 on the road last Thursday for another huge league win. The Saxons scored all three of their goals in the first half, then held onto the lead through the second. Elliott scored the first goal of the game on an assist from Allerding. then Vincent scored the next tv\> for the Saxons. Stephen Tolger earned an assist on Vincent’s second goal. The two wins evened the Saxons' O-K Gold record at .2-2^. * Both those big wins cairie on the road. The Saxons haven’t had a lot of luck al home this year, but they plan for tilings to be different when they host South Christian this afternoon. Youngsters are invited lo participate in Youth Soccer Night. Kids are encouraged to wear to show up wearing their jersey’s. The players get in for free. The Saxons then face another tough test on the road Monday, when they visit the fifth ranked team in the state in Division 2, The Saxons* Dan Hoffman Jooks to slow down the Fighting Scots* Vic Sisung Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■ * Valley Women's pool league season starts Wednesday evening at the Blarney Stone It is time for the Women's Valley Blarney Stone at 945-5499 to sign- Pool League Fall season to start. The format is women's singles. All games are played at the Blarney Stone on Wednesday nights. The starting date and time will be Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. jp. All women interested in joining the league, or for more information, please call rh* Blarney Stone and leave your name and telephone num­ ber. 9-0 Vicksburg. On Tuesday, the Saxons host Byron Center in another league match. Cliff Tompkins The House of Hair* All returning players must call the 620 E Walnut Hastings. 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September 23. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Lakewood golfers defend their title at Hastings Fall Classic by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lots of golfer came into the clubhouse at Hastings Country Club Friday afternoon shaking their heads. In turn, that left their coaches shaking their heads. The Vikings were just shaking hands and showing smiles however, after defending their title at the Hastings Fall Classic. Lakewood combined for a 322, six shots better than second place Byron Center. Only four golfers counted in the final scor­ ing. but five of the six Lakewood golfers medaled at the 18-hole tourney. Leading the way for Lakewood were Aaron Hargett and Paul Spitzley. who each had a 79 to tie for third place overall. The Vikings’ Brad Elliott and Kevin Shettler tied for sixth overall with 82's. and Pat Morris earned the tenth place medal w ith an 85. "Part two is done." said Viking varsity boys' coach Carl Kutch as the team gathered to receive its trophy. He was referring to the fact that this is the second of three tourna­ ments the Vikings won a year ago where they Thomapple Kellogg's Reed Ebmeyer, from left, Delton's Derek Caidwell, and Hastings Steven Peurach tatty up their scores In front of the clubhouse at the end of the Hastings Fall Classic hosted by Hastings Cou try Club Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings' Andy Griggs watches a short putt roll towards the cup on the 17th green Friday afternoon during the Fall Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg's Nathan Farrell gets set to tee-off early on in the action Friday afternoon. (Photo by Linda Boyce) have successfully defended their title. The 322 was the best a Viking team has ever shot at Hastings Country Club. Byron Center was second with a 328, followed by Caledonia (Gold) 338. Delton Kellogg 344. Hastings (Blue) 355. Thomapple Kellogg (Black) 358. Caledonia (Purple) 376, Thomapple Kellogg (Orange) 384. and Hastings (Gold) 394. It was a rather rough day for everyone, playing a tough course with fast greens. "Well, we might have had a chance to win the front nine, but unfortunately it was an 18hole tournament." Hastings coach Bruce Krueger told some of his players as the scores came in.. Hastings Blue crew was led by a second place outing from Andy Griggs. He shot a 77. Justin Krul added an 86. Stephen Peurach a 92. while Alex McMillan and Mike McPhillips each carded 100’s. The top scores on the Hastings Gold team were an 89 by Austin Hurless, a 98 from Doug Ferrall. a 100 by Jon Peurach. and a 107 from AJ. Tassos. Delton had one medalist. Nathan Farrell. who finished with a ninth place 84. Josh Newhouse tallied an 85 for DK. Jake Bowman an 87. and Derek Caldwell an 88. TK's Black team was led by 88’s from Kyle Funk and Reed Ebmeyer. Nicky Roush added an 89. and Brad Steffen a 93. For the TK Orange, Scott Pitsch shot an 87, Curtis Batdorff a 94. Joshua DeKieine a 99, and Todd Steward a 104. Byron Center's Ryan Dilree was the day’s top medalist with a 73. Caledonia's Isaac Mulvihill was fifth with an 80. The previous afternoon gave a solid exam­ ple of how tough Lakewood’s conference is Against the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 at Williamston’s Brookshire Golf Course Thursday, Lakewood was last. The Vikings lost out in the fifth score tie­ breaker with Fowlerville. Lansing Catholic Central took first in a fifth score tie-breaker with Haslett. Both of those teams shot a 148. Williamston was third with a 154, DeWitt fourth with 159. followed by Fowlerville and Lakewood each with a 169. Elliott led Lakewood with a 36, followed by Hargett 42, Spitzley M. and Shettler 47. "Brad (Elliott) continues to play very con­ sistent in our league matches." said Kutch. "He picked up another 32 league points today and moves up to the third spot in overall rank­ ings among all CAAC league golfers." He’ll get another chance against the CAAC-3 Thursday when the Vikings host a league jamboree at Centennial Acres. Saturday, the Vikings look to defend their third tournament title at the Ionia County Shoot-out. In O-K Gold action last week, the Trojans topped Wyoming Park on Wednesday while the Saxons were knocked off by South Christian. At Hastings Country Chib, the Sailors were 165 to 186 winners. Krul led Hastings with a 40, Stephen Peurach had a 41. McMillan a 52. and McPhillips a 53. South Christian was paced by Joel Koning’s 39. At the Pines. TK topped Wyoming Park 167 to 195. Ebmeyer led TK with a 40. Jeff Chapman added a 41, while Nicky and Kyle Roush both shot 43. -------------------- HYAA Football---------------------3rd & 4th Grade One In another hard fought game the third and fourth grade team one lost to Lakeview 20-13, in the last few minutes of the game. The Saxons drew first blood on Maxwell Clark’s 10-yard TD scamper followed by Noah Newton punching in the extra-point Lakeview answered quickly and the game was 7 to 6 at half. The Saxons opened the second half driving the ball down the field and scoring on a seven-yard TD run by Noah Newton, behind the blocking of the offensive line. The Saxons were in the lead, but Lakeview answered on the ensuing kickoff return running the ball all the way back for a TD. Lakeview then scored on the next possession to take the lead in the game. The Saxons had a chance to tie it up in the last minute of the game but the Lakeview defense stiffened. Turning in outstanding defensive performances for the Saxons were; Ben Sinclair. Bret Thomas. Chandler Bemath, and Tony Knop. Additionally Ryan Evans had his first interception of the year. 3rd 4c 4th Grade Two The Hastings team two defeated Lakeview Saturday at Lakeview by the score of 31 to 18. The offensive scoring was led by Jon French. Tyia Williams, Brandon Redman, Jake Swartz, and Chase Huisman. The defense was very strong with Nick Hanner, Mickey Pelfrey. Tanner Gould, Alex Pohl, Calvin Case, Redman. French, and AJ Roberts. Williams had an interception, and Pohl a fumble recovery. Sth & 6th Grode White The 5th and 6th grade white team traveled to Coldwater Saturday and won 28-0. The first half proved to be a defensive bat­ tle and Hasting; defense stopped Coldwater several times deep in Saxon territory. Hastings did get on the board late in the first half on a 54 yard pass reception by Brian Baum. The Saxons dominated the second half as their offensive line took control. Leading blockers included Dylan Thomas. Shawn Westworth. Tim Thompson. Cody Timm, and Matt Mansfield. Hastings drove the length of the field in the third quarter and scored its second touchdown on a 19 yard run by Baum. Sean McKeough added a 40 yard TD run. and Jacob Gray finished the scoring for Hastings on a 25 yard QB keeper on the 4th down attempt. Hastings defense played brilliant, never allowing Coldwater in the endzone. Leading tacklers were Aaron Ruder. Micah Huver, Alex Nichols, and Shane Madden. Making big plays on special teams were Alex Auer. Dylan Kelmer. and Matt Williams. Sth & 6th Grade Two .Hastings Two won a hard fought game with Coldwater ■■■mm Two 16-0. Touchdowns were run by Josh Coenan. With one before the half, leu by a huge block by Ryan McPhail. The second TD came in the fourth quarter led by the offensive line of Bean Reaier. Brice Miller, and Jason McClurkin. The defense fought, hard all day long, and recovered two fumbles tn save a ’ouchdown drive. One was recovered by Cam Holland, and the second by Tyla DeWitt. Others on the defense making huge tackles were Brandon McConnon. Ethan Clark, and Paul Stutzman. 5th & 6th Grode Three The Hastings Three won a hard fought defensive battle ova Coldwater on Saturday, 13-7. Leading the defensive battle for the Saxons were Anthony Veltre, Keith Garba, Tyler Stolicka. Bobby Leedy, Dustin Ward. Adam Keeler, Ryan Teunessen, Jacob Coma, Chase Williams, Brandon Johnson. Alex Villa, John Parker, and Nate Hurless. Veltre also recov­ ered two fumbles. The Saxons went ahead in the game with less than two minutes left Leading the young offense were Stolicka, with tough running by Veltre. Comer, and Leedy. Opening up the running lanes were Caleb Crux. CJ Johnston. Zach Zwiemikov/ski. Kristian Hager, Austin Lajcak. Dalton White, Teunessen, Josh Endsley, and John Stanton. Scoring was done by Comer and Veltre. 7th Grode White The Hastings seventh grade white team opened its season with a big 42-6 victory over Middleville Orange. The Saxons together put strong perfro- Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company manccs on both offense and defense, com­ bined with good INTEREST PRODUCT 30 Year Fixed -Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed IS Year Fixed-Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM I Year ARM RAIL tocos APB 5 750 5X75 5500 0.00 000 000 0.00 000 000 000 0.00 000 5.TO9 5 923 5 625 5.125 5 250 4X75 5375 4625 overall team play. Blocking vis the key to the first Saxons* 5.571 5.693 5340 half running attack. The offensive line opened up holes for touchdown runs of two yards by Jon Geiseler, 31 yards by Luke Hubbell, and eight yards by Troy Dailey, in the second half the Saxons continued to find success on the ground with scoring runs of 15 yards by Dailey. 38 yards by Adam Johns, and six yards by Gabe Sutherland. Zack Nurenhurgh converted three of six extra-point kicks for six points. Defensively, the seventh grade white squad was solid all game. Leading tacklers were Nate Converse. Jakr Stockham, and Hubbell. Big games on defense were played by Jerry Willanise. David Soya. Luke Howell, and Pat Crouch. Sth Grode White The 8th grade Hastings White team hosted their neighboring counterparts from Middleville last Wednesday. Sept 15, and came away with a decisive opening game vic­ tory over a tough Middleville squad., 41-14. Hastings scored early when Nick McClelland broke away for a long TD run to give the Saxons a 6-0 lead. Luke Mansfield increased the Saxon lead on a halfback pass play that he turned into another 6 points for Hastings. Oustanding blocking by the offensive line of Justin Jevicks, Jake Johnson. Nate Hedges, Andrew Bolton, Bryce Spurgeon, Dustin Bateson and Adam Skedgel , as well as some crunching lead blocks by Mansfield and Josh Welch allowed McClelland to nimble down­ field for a total of 4 touchdowns on the night Ryan Burgdorf hit Bateson with a picture perfect pass on a slant across the middle for the Saxon's o’hcr touchdown. and duplicated the play for the point after. Several Saxon gridders had outstanding defensive perform­ ances with Burgdorf leading the way with three interceptions, including one in the end­ zone as Middleville was trying to mount a comeback. Gabe Purchase. Mansfield, Welch. Spurgeon and Mark Salski were tough in the middle, and all played important rolls in keeping Middleville out of the endzone for most of the game. A beautiful night for foot­ ball, and a good, clean game between local rivals. Hastings Bowl 4-0; Five Gs 4-0; AIS Engine 3-1; Fiesta 3-1; Team 42 3-1; Fall Creek 1 -3; Colemans 1-3; Cedar Creek Groc. 1-3; Varney ’s Const. 0-4. High Games and Serie* - L. Wass 151; T. Loftus 162; S. Pipa 178; T. Phenix 169; K. Kuhlman 159; L. Barnum 193; L. Milla 178-503; D. Curtis 156; C Huriea 152; J. Gaspa 183-506; D. Bartimus 175; D. Staines 180. A. Crabtree 200-511; T. Soya 174; T. Gunel 140; J. Wyant 162; C. Burpee 175; K. Lancaster 152; E Hammontree 192; K. Covey 153. Gutter Gala 6-2; Cook Jackson 55-25; Trouble 5.5-25; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 5-3; Finkler’s Contract Sewiug 4-4; CB'i 3-3; 3 Blind Mice 2-6; Elias Brothers 1-7. High Game ami Saris • T. Franklin 153; J. Rice 145; A. Norton 153; C. Em 141; K. Kuhlman 145; T. Walker 130; D. Jams 147; N. Clow 179; C. Shook 123; B. Hays 183; C. Gates 140; S. Snider 130; S. Vsndenburg 203-547; K. Caldwell 124; T. Daniels 179; P Ramey 152; R. Brummel 142; V. Green IM: L. Trumble 181; P. Cogswell 151; J. Conger 190; M. Sears 158; K. Carpenter 173; L. Potter i7i. Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephyr 8-4; Consumers Concrete 7-5; Hastings City Bank 7-5; Full House 7­ 5; Woodmansee Sawmill 6-6; Woodland Machine 5-7; Woodland Sale* 4-8; TVCCU 4-8. Men’s High Games A Series - J. Neymeiya 227; L. Porta 208; G. Heard 235; N. Blakely 171; M. Hall 167-425; D. Benner 225; L. Milla 235; S. Hause 201-534; S. Hause 209-566. Ramey 119; T. Blakely 155-417; R. Miller 202-512; B. Norris 156. 7 611 6 467 Call Karla for Kaur Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 Grandview Foot and Ankle Dr. Uebele II NASCAR Twill Driver Uniform Jackets is now accepting patients SALE! 1/64 Scale All • Action Racing Collectibles ruKismM^oun Choose Home stock you# txAre Seot 25ih and get $20 00 oft 'eg rgt^ pnee See us hr a-.&dtie chwrs and sees /many to choose Hom) Winner's Circle Team Caliber SPORTING 2 COLORS ■ 123 W State Str—t, Downtown Hastings | frtjcsw Pro 10 2. suites last) Please call 269-948-8057 �The Hastings Benner - Thundey Sep«emt>e> 23. 2004 - Peg, 13 DK gets a little greedy in 4-0 win by Brett Bremer Spurts Editor Maple Valley was knocked off by the Panthers’ Thursday at Delton Kellogg 4-0. The Lions never got much offense going against the host Panthers. Delton look a 3-0 lead in the first half on Delton’s Chris McGee prepares to set­ tle the bad before turning it back up field against Maple Valley Thursday after­ noon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the strength of their comer kicks. Fernando Danzpi knocked in a corner kick by Delton’s Brandon Butzirus with 29:28 to play in the first half to put the Panthers up 1­ 0. Then just over a minute later, Delton took a 2-0 lead Nicholai Methvin scored for the Panthers on an assist from Leo Bazani. With 6:49 left in the first half the Panthers tallied their third goal when a shot by Bazani deflected past Maple Valley goalkeeper Dan Coumeya. Although the Delton starters were in and out of the game in the second half, the Lions stood strong in the backfield, led by junior Ezekiel Wieland who did his best to continue sending the ball up the left sideline towards the Lions* offensive end. But with many of the Lion attackers back helping the defense. Delton was often able to hold the ball in its offensive end. The most work the Delton defenders ever had to do was just tap the ball back up to its attacking forwards and midfielders. With 12:40 left in the game. Luke Beroza scored for the Panthers by lobbing a high shot over the Lion goalkeeper’s arms after a poor­ ly timed leap. Despire the four goals and the shut-out, the final outcome frustrated Delton coach Paul Harter. He had thought that his team could have had a better offensive performance. “You have to have a set of standards for yourself, that isn't determined by the score,** said Hauer. Playing against a less talented team, Harter felt that some of his players were just hoping to get their name on the score sheet. He said he even had players asking to move up to for­ ward positions, just because they were sure they could tally a score against the Lion D. “I have a lot more respect for goals that you get because you’re doing your job from your position,** said Harter. The win made the Panthers 4-3-2 for the season. In the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the Panthers hold a 1 -1 mark. The third KVA con­ test of the season was Wednesday at Paw Paw. Next up for Delton is a pair of home games, against Gobles on Monday and GalesburgAugusta on Wednesday. Swimmers top five other teams at Raider Invitational The TK-Hastings girls’ swim team compet­ ed at Grand Rapids Community College's Raider Sprints Saturday, and finished sixth out of 11 teams. The two top Trojan performances on the day were a fourth place finish by the diving trio of Kelly Frame, Chelsea Strumberger, and Jamie VanDongen. and a fourth place fin­ ish by the breast stroke relay team of Alicia Buchanan. Amber VanderMeer. Tessa Kamp, and Kristin Pufpaff. Pickney won the even with 341 points, fol­ lowed by Kalamazoo Hackett 245. Muskegon 227. Fremont 193, Union 151. TK-Hastings 120. West Catholic 95. Wayland 94. Ottawa Hills 43, Ionia 43. and Grand Rapids CentralCreston 30. In total, the Trojans had nine different top ten finishes. Sunday Matousek was fifth overall in the 50-meter breast stroke. In the 200-meter freestyle relay, the Trojan team of Mindy Warner, Brandi Sutfin. Matousek. and Strumberger finished seventh. The 200-meter backstroke relay team of Buchanan. Kayla Romanak. Frame, and Heidi Warner was also seventh. Ninth place finishes were turned in by Sutfin in the 50-meter butterfly, and by the medley relay team of Buchanan. Matousek. Sutfin. and Strumberger. Sutfin earned a tenth place finish in the 100-meter individual medley. A second set of TK-Hastings divers finished tenth, the trio of Jeana Bishop. Whitley Bremer, and Lauren Hartman. The Trojans had an 11th place butterfly relay team and breast stroke relay team, and 12th place finishes were earned by Buchanan in the 50-meter backstroke, Molly Wallace in the 50-meter breast stroke. Strumberger in the 50-meter freestyle, and by a second back­ stroke relay team. The TK-Hastings team is back in action tonight al Grand Rapids Northview, then swims at Ottawa Hills on Saturday morning. Saxons suffer two big defeats After scoring their first win on Tuesday, Delton Kellogg's David Roberts spins to fire a shot towards the Maple Valley net Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Saxon varsity girls' basketball team was topped by Wyoming Park last Thursday 72­ 28. The Saxons shouldn’t feel too bad. Not many teams around have much luck when they try to slow down the Vikings' dynamic duo of Joslyn Narber and Angel Chan. Chan had 22 points, while Narber tallied 23 in the big win. The Vikings took it to the Saxons early, building a 16-7 lead by the end of the first quarter, then pushing that to 36-16 at the break. Hastings was led on offense by Bethany Gieseler who tossed in nine points. Brooklyn Pierce had five for the Saxons. On Tuesday night, the Saxons fell 53-39 to Holland Christian. The Saxons are now 1-2 in the O-K Gold, and 1-7 overall. e Hastings will play host to Caledonia tonight, then travel to South Christian on Tuesday. TK soccer team rebounds from first loss Panthers crush Clippers The Trojan Varsity Soccer team notched another win on their record Tuesday night against Byron Center 3-0. “We needed that one real bad," Trojan coach Christian Niles said as he was shaking the hand of his assistant coach Adam Lucas after the final horn blew. The win gave them another shut-out totaling six for the season. The scoring started when Nick Wilke won a ball in the midfield and sent a great pass to Ryan Weesie. Weesie received the ball and made a great turn towards the Byron Center defense. That's when a streaking Chad Brice found open space between the defense and Weesie set him up beautifully. Brice took two touches and was one-on-one with the Bulldog keeper. Brice sent it right past the goalie. The second goal came in the second half when Trojan goalie Jarod Smith saved the ball from going out, and set up Brandon Field on the sideline. Field turned up the sideline, put the Byron Center defense on its heels, and sent a great through ball right between two Bulldog defenders. That is when Brice again found himself one-on-one with the keeper and again put it by him. The third and final goal came from the foot of Ryan Fletke. The play started from a corner kick. Mike Texter sent a great cross in front of the Byron Center goal to where Wilke fired a shot towards the net. Ryan Butkus the bulldog keeper r.*ade a difficult save, but could not hold onto the ball and that is where Fletke took advantage of the opportunity. Fletke took control of the loose 2 overall heading into a big game on Friday night against Wyoming Park. The Trojans needed the win Tuesday espe­ cially bad, after suffering their first loss of the league season on Saturday lo South Christian, 2-1. South stuck first with a perulty kick early in the game. The Trojan’s tied the game before half-time when Fletke ripped a shot from eighteen yards out that bounced in front of the net. Brice snuck through the South defense knocked a shot into the lower left­ ball, dribbled around the keeper, and put the ball into the net. “They played like a team today with some­ thing to prove,’’ said Niles. “The defense played great today as well, it’s great when the whole team clicks at the same time.’’ TK is now 3-1 in conference play and 6-2- Christian scored and that is all they needed to win. to go ahead for good. “We fought hard till the very end, things just didn’t dick today." said Niles. “We tried desperately to get momentum, it just would tilt our way.” hand comer. With five minute? left in the game South Barlow Christian Bookstore will be hosting TWO BOOK SIGNINGS... Pastor Gate Kngt, utbor o(-The Unexpected Call” will be here Thursday 3-4 pm Delton Kellogg junior guard Whitney Fisher finds some open space for a short jump shot in her team’s win over Martin 7uevday. (Photo by Linda Boyce) The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team evened its record through the non­ conference season at 4-4 by dominating Martin Tuesday night, 44-19. The Panthers have until Tuesday to prepare for the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener at home against Parchment. Panther cotu.h Rick Williams called Tuesday’s contest a “good all-around game" for his team to enter the KVA after. DK shut-out Martin in the third quarter, while scoring 12 points of its own to build its lead to 38-10 heading into the final quarter. The Panthers outscored Martin 12-5 in the first quarter, and 14-5 in the second. Despite the lopsided score in favor of the Panthers, neither team shot particularly well. Delton was just 17 of 61 from the field. It helped that they were able to pull down a total of 50 rebounds. 33 on defense and 17 on offense. Danielle Boyce had five points, six steals, and nine of the 50 boards. Jordan Haines had ten points and eight rebounds. Alex Culbert led Delton offensively. She shot all right, six of ten, and finished with 13 points. Kendra Hilton led Martin with five points. and Ttavis Thrasher, author of “Gun Lake” 269-792-0555 Ha: 269-792-0755 710 W. Cherry Wayland, Mi 49348 will be here Saturday, noon-1 mi NOW HIRING Dcfton fMogg Schools cumntfy has an opaningfora MAU LOCKIR ROOM/tSS/DCTOmOW ParaprafMaional, full tfnre. This individual must have a high school diploma and previous experience with teens and/or in education­ al setting. If you have this experience and are inter­ ested in applying for this position, send your resume to the Superintendent's Office, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Michigan 49046. Deadline for submitting resume is October 1, 2004. For more information, call (269) 623-9246 CORRECTION The auction ad for WBCH Radio appearing in The Reminder on TUaaday, Sept. 21 stated that the auction would be Octobar 23, 2004. That dale waa Incorrect The correct dale of the anrtinn to Octobar 2- 2M>4. We are aorry for any Inconvenience this may have caused. “George Washington Slept Here’ Yoi Cail Be Without The HOP! ASTINGS ART HOP Friday, September 24, 6-9pm by George Kaufman and Mom Hart Sept. 23, 24, 25 m Central Auditorium in Hastings Curtain 7:00 PM Adults $7 Senior Citizens & Students $5 Thoraappte Arts C ouncil tanch«ne Barry County Thr.wgb Am and Cuftu/r Did George Washington Really sleep here? See the play and find out!______ Next Date Friday Oct. 22 6-9pm �Paga 14 - Thuraday, September 23.2004 - The Heetmge Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mong) TON OBTANED WEX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NO7FY US TA THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE NOTARY DUTY. your husband and wtte. Mortgagors, to GreenPoint Credtt, LLC, Mortgagee, doted the 18* of October. MkMgan. on the 30<h day of October, 2001 in Instrument 41088967 ol Barry County Records, on data of foie notice, foe sum of One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Two Hundred Eight and 59/100 ($124,206.59), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover foe debt of Mfchigan to such case made and provided, notice Is hsreby givsn that on ths 30th day of September, 2004 at 1.W o'clock p.m. Local time, said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a sate at pubfc auction, io foe Nghaat bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being the butidtog where the Circuit Court for foe County ot Barry is hsid), ol foe prem­ ises deecribed to said mortgage, or so much there- much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount duo, aa aforesaid on said mortgage, with intereat lhereon at 8302% par annum and al legal •wy toes slowed by tew. and ateo any sum or sums PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHOfT-A* PARCEL D COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00* WEST. 546.20 FEET ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF SAD SEC­ TION 29. THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 18* 45* WEST. 435 84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33* EAST, 302.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 02' 33 WEST. 335.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 39' 08" WEST. 52 81 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 139.01 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH iS 478.71 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES 00' 2tT WE8T, 138.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 21* 33" WEST. 110.04 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 02* 33* EAST, 299.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR LEWIS ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASE MENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OR RECORD. Said property includes 2001 Champion MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl S ZurhorsL a married men. original mortgagors), to Ameriflrst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2003, and recorded on May 2, 2003 in instrument 1103289, in Barry courty records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage MORTGAGE SALE - Datautt has been made to tho oondtaona of a mortgage made by Brian J. Hofoen and Usa M. Hofoen, husband and wile, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corp., Eight And 01/100 Dolars ($99,438.01). mckxkng interest at 6.5% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- date hereof tho sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two And 95/100 Dollars ($99.272 95). including interest a! 7.75% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mod- bo foroctoeed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttie vendue. at foe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at IDO PM, on October 28,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville, Barry County, Michigan, and are of the East on-half of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. EXCEPT; Commencing at foe North 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along foe North and South 1/4 ine of said Section 17 a dtetance of 967.00 teat; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West peraM wtth 372.50 tout to the true place of beginning, and run­ ning (hence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 soo- 00 seconds West paraM with said North Section Ina 190.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12 min­ utes 48 seconds West 25.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 190.00 foal to the piece of beginning, ALSO commencing at foe North 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 said Section 17 a distance of 967.00 toot; thence 6.27 feel ; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 The redemption ported shal be 8 months from doned In accordance with MCLA 3003241a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days atafy tolowtag foe sate. Dated: 9/204 GreenPoint CredUIC 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farme, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *034871F01 0“a90“ Mortgage THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OSTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Daniel R. Deugaw, a married man. Mortgagors, to Greenpoint Credit Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 19th day of February, 1999 and recorded to the office ol the Register of Desds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day ol February, 1999 in Instrument Number 1025719 on Barry County Records, on Husband and WNe, to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC, A Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 30, date al this notice, tho sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine & 32/100 ($07,829.32). and no suit or proceeding at law or In sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight and 84/100 Dollars ($204,758.84) todudtog interest at the rate of 7.75% par annum. secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute ot the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 9800.3241a, in which case the redemption period ahal bo 30 days from the date ol tho sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho foreckwng mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys foe property and there la a simultaneous resolution with are Imited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Doted: September 9. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities. Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through CertMrates Sones 2003-3 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1. 2003, without recourse.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 PUB: 9/9-9/30 Rte No. 214.1335 The redemption period shal bo 8 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in from foe date of such sale. Dated: September 23.2004 For more kbfo) mation, ptease cal: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For SFJV-2D02-1, LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Rte F028584F02 COLLECTORATTEMPT- WE OBTAM BRLL BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be Ob woman and Laurite P. Chmielewski, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage recorded on Juno 10,1999 in instrument 1030941. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source One Mortgage Corporation as aafcgnss by an assign­ ment dried May 24. 1999 recorded on June 10. 1999 in instrument 1030942. in Barry county records, Michigan, dh "Which mortgage there is the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVE M. HAIGH A SINGLE MAN to FAIRWAY MORTGAGE COMPANY. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 21,1998, and record­ ed on January 6,1999. as Instrument No. 1023243 Barry County Records. Michigan, and asaigned by MESNE assignment to MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPANY. TRUSTEE FOR ONE MAT PLAZA BUFFALO SECUR1ZATMDN POSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCC AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE mortgage made by Becky L. Jungles, an unmarried woman, to America's Morwykne. tec., mortgagee. 3. 1988 in Instrument Number 1021731. Bwry 1998 to instrument Number 1021732 Stary an assignment dated Juno 10.2003, and re-record­ ed on July 7. 2003. as Instrument No. 1107942 Barry County Records, Michigan, on when mort- nine and 97/100 Dolars ($84,259.97). including interest at 10.850% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained In said mort- oe roreooseo oy a sate or me mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 14,2004. Said premises are situated in Township ol described m: Lots 63 and64, VBagoof OrangavBe Plat, according to the recorded ptal thereof in Uber The redemption ported shall be 6 months horn doned in accordance with MCLA 600.32418, in from the date of such sale. Dated: September 9, 2004 FC D 248.593.1300 Trott 4 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For C it> Morts merger to Source One M 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MMUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 1325.42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF SAD SECTION 4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 629 82 FEET ALONG SAD CEN­ TERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 23 MKUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, 868.86 FEET ALONG SAD CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD TO THE CEN­ TERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY M-37 (MID­ DLEVILLE ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST, 776D6 FEET ALONG SAD CENTERLINE OF M­ 37. THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 15 MWUTES 04 SECONDS EAST. 116.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MMUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 540.36 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNMG. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR IRVING ROAD. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES AS RECORDED IN UBER 151, PAGE 311 FOR M-37. The redemption period shal be 12 months from MANUF/CTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPA­ NY. TRUSTEE FOR ONE M 6 T PLAZA BUFFALO 8ECURIZAHON SERES 1999-1. AGREEMENT DATED 3-04-99 such mortgage foe sum of Ono Hundred Rlty-TWo Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and 53/100 Dolor* ($152,399 53) toctodfog More* at foe rata of 9.50% par annum. Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at IDO pjn. on September 30. 2004. Irving. Berry County, Michigan. md are described $800,3241a. in which case the redemption petted PURCHASERS: The torectoatog mortgagee can are mteedeoieiy to the return of the bid emount ten- Deled: August 26.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Commercs Bank NX, aa Custodian , As Assigns* P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248)457-1000 File No. 244.0819 Assignee of 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 4800BS616 For Information please cal: (248)540-7701 -nr-m (Kvn THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AREN ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. Hon, to foe highest bidder, at foe Barry County said mortgage wff bo foroctoeed by a sale at pubic auc­ tion, to foe highest bidder, al foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building whore the Circuit Court for tho County ot Barry is held), of the premises deecribed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as many bo necessary to pay tho amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with Interest thereon at 9.940% per annum and al sums which maybe paid by foe undersigned, nec­ essary to protect Ms interest to the premises. Which said premises are described as follow*: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in tho Township of Hope. County of Berry. State of Michigan, and described as foltows. to wit: Unit 1 of Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to tho master deed recorded to Uber 636, Page 592, and First Amendment recorded to Uber 668, Page 222, together with rights in general com­ mon elements and to Imited common elements as sot forth to said master dead and described to Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Said Property Includes 1999 Champion Enterprise Manufactured Homo. During the six (6) months immediately toltowtog foe sate, the property may be redeemed, except that to tho event that tho property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a, the ately following the sale Dated: 9/16AM Greenpoint Credit Corporation. LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO 4 BROOK. P C Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Greenpoint Credit Corporation. LLC 888 W. Big Boaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made In 4* FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm io a debt collector attempting to cdted tact our office at foe number Mad below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Charles Hoyle and Samantha Hoyle, husband WMC Mortgage Corp., A CaBomia Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recorded August 13, 2002 in Document No. 1085523 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, by assignment recorded January 6, 2004 in Document No. 1120261, on date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($06,026.68) including interest 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. doned to accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: AUGUST 20, 2004 Deutsche Bank National Trost Company as Trustee Asoignoo ol Vtortgagoo Attorneys: Poteotivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequtodre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 Our Fite No: 04-27100 Pub: 8/26 - 9/23 *4. , -44 I inetrument 1094540, in Barry County Records, Thirty Thousand Bghty-Ntoe And 61/100 Dolors ($130,089.61), inducting interest at 8% pur annum. mortgage made by Richard J. Dutcher and ljuann Butcher. Husband and WNe, to Old Kant Bunk of Kalamazoo, mortgagee, dated December 18 1990 and recorded January 4, 1991 In Uber 510, Page 247, Barry County Records. Said mortgage Is now hold by GMAC Mortg^e by assignment recorded on April 27,2001 In irwtrument Number 1068799 . Barry County Records. There ia claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven and 45/100 Dotiars ($50,357.45) including interest at foe rate of 6.63% or some part of them, at .mMc vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings al IDO PM, on October 14,2004. Said premtees are situated In Township of Hope. Barry County, Mtahigen, and are deecribed aa: A Barry County, Michigan. thence North 00 degrees South 1/4 ine of seid Section forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premtees, or County Courthouse to Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at ISO pjn. on October 21,2004. The premteaa are located to foe Townahip ol johnston, Barry County, Michigan, and are foot to foe true point ot beginning; foanoo North 75 degress 07 minutes 32 seconds East 246.00 teat to Northwest 1/4 ot Section 31, Town 1 North, Range foe Northwest 1/4 to Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, deecribed es toiowsi To And foe ptace of beginning of this description commence at the west 1/4 post to said eertton; run thence North 00 degrees 35 minutes East along foe west Ine of said section 1306.94 teat; thsnee south 88 degrees 30 minutes, 00 seconds East, 686.13 foal to the place of beginning of this description; thence con­ tinuing South 88 degrees, 30 minutes 00 seconds ton; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 15 West along said West 1/Bine of said section 311.04 tost; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds vided. notice is hereby given teat said mortgage w« County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, September X. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thunce North 20 rods; thence East 16 rods; thsnee South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 9507 Brumm River Road. NashviMe Ml 49073 The redemption period shal be 6 months from 4 - -4 ■- — an unmamea man, anus Jure* hook, ongsiai morta^or(i). to Mortgage Electronic Registration hook, Corporation Rte 8032481F01 . be forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, N the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, ML at 1XX) p.m. on October 21. 2004. Said premteoe are etiuated to TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, Bony County. Michigan and are Under the power of eate contained in eaid mort- October, 2004 3t 1 XX) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said foroctoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or Barry County Courthouao to Hastings to Barry County, McMgan M 1:00 pjn. on October 7, 2004. The premtees are located to the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 5 Thomapple Bend Estate as recorded to Uber 6 of plats, on page 35 of Barry county records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X» PM, on October 28, 2004. Said premises are situated to Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are djwcrfottd as: Lot 8. Block 45 of Village of ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NF0RMAD0N Thousand Forty-Three And 13/100 43 13). including interest at 7.5% per FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for GreenPotot Credit, LLC Number 1098616, Barry County Records. Stad mortgage la now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through CertMcates Series 2003-3 Under the Podng and Servicing Agreement dated as ot March 1, 2083, without recourse, by aaaignmont submktodtoand recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel T. 23,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan THB RRM Mi A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY NFORMATON OSTABCDWU.be USED FOR THAT PUR- July 19.1999 to tootrumont 1032864, and assigned by mesne assignments to SFJV-2002-1. LLC as assign ■■ by an aaoignmoni dated October 8, 2003 recorded on November 17. 2003 to tostumem 1117736, to Barry county records, Michigan, on and running thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes During tho abc (8) months immediately toflowing the sate, the property may bo redeemed, except that In tho event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a, tho Troy. Ml 48084 248-982-2800 M) TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW * YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may ba 200.00 teat to foe point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 monfos kom doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. In Doted: September 9.2004 FC R 248593 1305 ’ Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tstegraph Rd Ste 200 Rte 4032923F01 beginning. Containing 311.04 foot to the piece of beginning. Subject to the right ot way and ease merit in favor of Consumers Power Company to perform certain acts relative to trees and brush on a strip of land 89 teat wide South of tho tend dood­ ad to Consumers Power Company. Also subject to road purpooes. Subject to al conditions, restrictions, easements, ano Hmtianon or recora. Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from foe date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho forecfoeing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with STATE OF IBC**'GAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Estate of Roberta J. Daniels. Dote of birth: 02/08/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Roberta J. Danteta, who teed at 7273 KtogOury Rood, Detion, Michigan dted 08/17/2004. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and foe tendered Dated. September 23. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor GMAC Mortgage . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-^041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No . 2801050 °“ months after the date of publication of this notios. Dote: 9-14-2004 JS Humphreys Steele P53335 10125 S. M 43 Highway. Suite 14 Dotion Ml 49046 * i i,[i rfii i mono *namngton 3435 Osborne Road Delton. Ml 49046 �HOPE TOWNSHIP LEGAL HOT1CES • FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm to a <tabt coiactar aBarepltag to ©oftact a debt Any information obtained vriM bo uaod tor thto purpose. V you are to tho KMtary, ptaaoo contact our office at too number Mod MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Andy Ette, a single man io Hamilton Mortgage Cothpany, An Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, stated Septer.-iber 30. 2003 and recorded October 7.2003 in Instrument f 1115130, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there to claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof too sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Ave Hundred Three Dollars and FortySix Cents ($99,503.46) including interest 9.7% per annum. Under too power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and toe statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given toot said mortgage wifi bo forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public venue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, October 7,2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and am deecribed as: Commencing at toe Northwest comer of tho East 24 1/2 acres of toe North 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and running thence East 418 toot along too North Ine of ated Section 28 for the true place of beginning; thence East 660 feet more or toss to too North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 990 foot more or less along the North and South 1/4 Ine of said Section to too South Ine of said North 80 acres; Monee West 660 feet more or tees atong said South ine to a point dtetant East 24 1/2 acres of toe North 80 acres of too Northwest 1/4 of Section 28; thence North 990 foot more or loss to the piece of begin­ ning. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from too data of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600i241a, in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from too date of such sale. Dated SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 HrenMon Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 38150 Doquindre Rd. Ste 810 Storing Haights, Ml 48310 (586)303-3030 C.* Rte No: 04-27347 onmm PUB: 9/94/30 WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by tho foredoolng mortgagee. In tost event, your damages, N any, ohalbolmilod ootety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - DotauA has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond J Qfoba and Jssnstts A Gfobe, huoband and wdo. oogmai mongagor\s), io Naaonai wry Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on December 21, 2001 In instrument 1071908, In Bany county records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof too sum of Eigtty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 64/100 Dolaro ($80,836.64), inducing interest at 6.5% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and too statute In ouch case made and prev»oea, nonce e nereoy gtven max san mortgage ww bo forectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 14,2004. Said premises are situated in Qty of Hastings, Bony County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Tho East 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4 of Stock 2 of RJ. GRANTS ADDITION to the Oty. tonnariy VMage of Hastings, according to too recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ot Plats on Page 15. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 montoe from too date of such sate, unIm determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.. 9241a. in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: September 9,2004 For more information, please cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co 30400 Tetegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtehigan 48025-5822 Fie 4033835F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forecteouro Sate THS ARM K A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aala may be raactedad by toe forecteabig mortgagee, bi that event, your damages, W any, shad bo Bmttad eotefy to too return of Bte bld amount ten­ dered at aala, plua Intereat MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Paul A. Roy, .1 married man. and Mary T. Roy, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2002, and recorded on April 19, 2002 in Instrument 1078587, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum * Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine And 53/100 Dolare ($120,569.53). including interest at 7.75% par annum. Under too power of sate conteinod in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wd bo forectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, st toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on October 28,2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 31 of HMop Estates, according to toe piat thereof recorded In Uber 5 of Plots. Pago 74 of Berry County Records Ths redemption period shsl bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.324la. in which case toe redemption period shsl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 23. 2004 For more information, please cell: FC R 248.5931305 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Totegrsph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Filo 4027511F02 - BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ■ wooco vn Monpogo rorwetooure NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING mm THS FIRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MF0RMAT10N WE OBTAM WEL BE USB) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate Moy be TO OTHERE|NTERESreD'pERSONSTY 0WNERS 0F THE TOWNSHIP ■ COUNTY, O. TbanMp NgneS lh*l**«r-»ul1 o' _ HOPE- -- -------- r — -—yr—• -— --—-T- ——— — r.r.... MCHGAN. AND ANY n» mM omn N tend ooAm- ■ to^y*^"^?***!*^*” create a speoaI assessment district for toe recovery of toe coats towraof by i MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR has been meds in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Amber Sue Snyder, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Pax* A Getzin A Lynn M. Gotzin dba West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated July 23. 2001, and recorded on July 30,2001 in Instrument 1063857, and aasign id by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation aa assignee by an assignment dated Juty 27, 2001 recorded on July 30, 2001 in instrument 1083868, in Barry County Records, Mtehigen, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof the sum of Rfty-Eight Thousand Thirty-One And 16/100 Dolaro ($68,031.16), inckxsng intereat al 7.5% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wS bo forectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premteoe. or some part of toom, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings sS 100 PM, on October 21, 2004. Said premtees are situated in VM^o of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: The East 94 feet of Lot 45 of Tho Plat of too VBago of NeehvBe, according to toe record­ ed plot thereof as recorded in Uber 1 ol Pfots on Pago 10, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 montos from too date of such sate, unless detormined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8008241a, In which case too redemption period shal bo X days from too date of such sate. Dated: September 16, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Tetegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fams, Michigan 48025-5622 Rte 4034073F02 (9/16X197) MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MF0RMAR0N WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte atee may be reedndad by the foractoatag mor^agee. bi that event, your damages, V any, ahMiWflteB* od eotefy to the return of too bid amount ten­ dered at eate, piuc InterauL MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR has been made In too condRfona of a mortgage made by Keith Schutz and Dawn Schutz. Husband and WVe, original mortgagors), to DMR Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 1994, and recorded on July 12. 1994 in Uber 609 on Page 706, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ANanco Mortgage Company aa assignee by an assignment dated February 1. 2000 recorded on Juty 28, 3000 in instrument 1047404. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to ba due at toe date hereof the sum of Sixty-Rve Thousand Three Hundred Seven And 74/100 Dofiaro ($86,307.74), toctadtog Interest at 8.875% per annum. Under toe power of aate conteinod in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ia hereby given toat said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a aate ol toe mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Heatings at 1:00 PM. on October 28.2004. Said premises are attuated in Township of Irving. Bany County. Michigan. and are deecribed aa: Commencing at the Southwest comer of toe Wsot 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, for a place of beginning. Thence North 31 Rods, thence East 20 2/3 rode. Thence South 31 rods. Thence West 20 2/3 rods to too ptece of beginning. Irving Township, Bany County. The redemption period shal ba 12 montos from toe date of auch aate. Dated; September 23, 2004 For more information, pteaae cal: FC W 248J93.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Evsrhoms Mortgage Company Iks ABanoe Mortgage Company 30400 Tetegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4028426F03 STATE OF IRCMQAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTORS Decedent's Eetete RLE NO. 2004-34880-OE Estate of BERNARD WOODMANSEE. Date of birth: 11/28/1933. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The docedorrt. Bernard Woodmansee, who lived at 1678 NashvBe Highway. Hastings. Michigan dtod 06/12/2004. Creditors o’ toe decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jack Woodmansee, Steve Woodmansee or Sue Weyerman, named personal representative or propoeed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 and toe namod^roposed personal representative wRhin 4 montoe after too date of publication of tois notice. Da*e: 09/06/2004 James M. Kinney (P57750) 121 West Apple Street Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49056 (269)945-8000 Jack Woodmansee, Steve Woodmansee or Sue Weyerman 1895 NashvBe Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (»») (269) 946-9413 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Dwtnct within which toe abov»mentioned tatorownsnlB are r in vtoich toe cost thereof is proposed to be assessed » more parbeuterty deecribed as foBowe. r nf to be Mte and wNv Tho properties indicated by parcel numbers: 007-KXW01-00 007-1000064)0 007-100-010-00 007-18000900 007-18001600 007-18002300 007-18002800 007-18003200 007-18003800 007-18004300 007-18004800 007-18005300 007-18005900 307-16006500 007-16007000 007-18007500 007-18008100 007-16008800 007-16009300 007-18009800 007-180-10300 007-180-10900 007-180-11500 007-180-12200 007-160-127-04 007-160-127-34 007-160-13200 007-180-13900 007-160-14400 007-180-15000 007-180-15500 007-180-18000 007-34000400 007-34000800 007-24001300 007-24001800 007-24002300 007-24500200 007-24500600 007-24501000 007-32000400 007-33000200 007-33000700 007-33001000 007-33001800 007-33002000 00701701500 007018007-20 00701900300 00)019015-10 007-10000200 007-10000700 007-16000100 007-16001100 007-16001700 007-16002400 007-16002900 007-16003300 007-16003900 007-16004400 007-160049 JO 007-16005400 007-16006000 007-16006600 007-18007100 007-18007600 007-16008200 007-16006700 007-16009400 007-16009900 007-160-10400 007-160-11000 007-160-11600 007-160-12300 007-160-127-26 007-160-12800 007-160-13300 007-160-14000 007-160-14600 007-160-15100 007-160-15600 007-160-16100 007-24000500 007-24000900 007-24001400 007-24001900 007-24002600 007-24500300 007-24500700 007-24501100 007-32000500 007-33000300 007-33000800 007-33001200 007-330016-10 007-33002100 00701701600 007018007-22 00701900400 00701901600 007-10000300 007-100007-10 007-160-00200 007-16001200 007-16002000 007-16002500 007-16003000 007-16003400 007-16004000 007-16004500 007-16005000 007-16005600 007-16006100 007-16006700 007-16007200 007-16007800 007-16008300 007-16008800 007-16009500 007-160-10000 007-160-10500 007-160-11100 007-160-11700 007-120-12400 007-160-127-28 007-160-12900 007-160-13400 007-160-14100 007-160-14700 007-160-151-50 007-160-15700 007-24000100 007-240005-10 067-24001000 007-24001500 007-24001936 007-24002900 007-24500400 007-24500800 007-32000100 007-32000800 007-33000400 007-330008-20 007-33001JOO 007-33001700 007-33002200 00701800300 007018007-23 00701900500 007020030-10 007-10000400 007-10000800 007-18000400 007-18001400 007-16042100 007-18042840 007-16043100 007-18043500 007-18044140 007-18044840 007-18045140 007-18046740 007-18008200 007-18006800 007-16007900 007-18007940 007-18048440 007-16048940 007-16049840 007-160-10100 007-16910740 007-16911240 007-18912040 007-16912540 007-169127-30 007-16913040 007-16913540 007-16914240 007-18914840 007-18915240 007-18915840 007-24040240 007-24900640 007-24901140 007-24041640 007-24902900 007-24042940 007-245404-50 007-24540940 007-32900240 007-33040140 007-33040540 007-33040840 007-33041440 007-33901840 007-18911440 00741840540 00741841340 00741901900 00742043911 007-10900640 007-10900840 007-1804084C 007-16901540 007-16042240 007-18042740 007-160431-40 007-18043740 007-18044240 007-16044740 007-18906240 007-16046840 007-18048440 007-18048840 007-18047440 007-16908900 007-16048540 007-18906900 007-18908740 007-18910240 007-10910640 007-10911840 007-16912140 007-10912740 007-109127-32 007-10913140 007-18913640 007-10914900 007-10914640 007-10916340 007-16915840 007-^*900340 007-240-007-00 007-24901240 007-24901910 007-34042140 007-24540140 007-345406 007-345406^ 007-32900340 007-336401-60 007-33040640 007-33040600 007-33041540 007-33041600 00741740640 00741840840 00741841440 00741601540 00742643940 See ateo accompanying map. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received pterw showing too improvewM irbl—BIlBltfli if or «4to an estimate of toe cost of toe profod in too amount of $97,575.00. haa ptecod toe some on Be oBh tea Qtek and has paaaad a Resolution tentatively doctaring its intention to undertake such prefect and to create toe afcre4MM agabM aMoaemant dtetrict and has further tentatively found the Petitions for too prefect to bo in comptanoo wtth ataMory regMbtenaMa. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plane, cost estimate, apodal aaaaaamant dteMol anti RaCtona may ba aateahad at toe Ofllco of toe Township Cterk from the date of tois Notice until end induding toe date of too puMchaartngitereeR and mw IMhw be «Mminod at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Ad 162 of too Pubic Acte of 1M2, aa MfoM. WWtoice protect at toe hearing in too spodei assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal toe amount of Me WM aoooateboM te»o MkMgon Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toot an owner or party in interact, or No or har agent. May awbartepoMOnM Ma haortag to prated too epactal osssssmsnt. or shal bo permitted to fite at or before too hearing his or her appetfanoa or prateat by IMterM Ms or her per­ sonal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in toe event tout written objections to toe prefad are Bad wMi 6«a Ibastohte Bared Ct ar before too hearing deecribed herein, signed by the record owners of lend conMfoNng more toan iwanty (30*) peraaat of tee total area vriteta tee hereinbefore deecribed propoeed apodal assessment district toe profod to bo tended by teat apactal aeoaoreM dtebtel camel bo taste Mod unless a valid petition has been or is flted wtih tho Township Board signed by Mo record eemtea of tend conattMteg More teen Bly (50%) percent oftoototellandareaintt.st spkmmI assessment distrid as finely sstefcfiMid by foe TbwraNp Bated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing nxxi such petitions, ptena, spec* aoaooomaRt dMM and ertmate of ooate wB bo hoM at too Hope Township Hafi. whoso address is 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Haattngs, MfoNgan. cOMmaMtag M 740 pjn. on October At auch hearing, the Board wifi consider any written objections to any of Me foregoing maBare sMch re^fi ba M «Mi tea Bored al or prior to Ms time of too hearing। as well as any revisions, corrections, amendmanta, or changes to tea ptana, eaBaMa ef caste, or to tee aforementioned propoeed Special Assessment District Al interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at tee pubic hearing. Hope Township wB provide necessary reasonable auxfitocy aids and aarvtoae, auch aa signers for tee haretag kaptated arid audto tapas of printed material being considered al the hearing, to indMduote wtei dteobMtes at tea hearing upon tour (4) dtea nodca to tea Hope Township Clark. IndMduais with disabiMies requiring auxiliary aids or aarvtaoa ahotdd contact tea Hope IbsmaNp CM. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5483 S. 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The Freeport Fire Department pancake breakfast at the community center will fea­ tures pancakes, eggs, sausage and orange juice. Going early is suggested as both the semi-annual breakfasts have a history of sell­ ing out Proceeds from the free-will donation goes to the construction of a new addition to the fire station. “We have completely outgrown the station we have,” Fire Chief Jim Yarger says. The addition will be constructed with all volunteer labor. Once all the materials are available and on site, there will be an oldfashioned barn raising. Dutton Fire Chief Russ Jansens has donat­ ed most of (he steel and I umber that will be needed. Irving township has approved the cement needed for the project “We are get­ ting close to having all of the materials nec­ essary to beginning construction.” Yarger says. The sale of Freeport Fire T-shirts, sweat­ shirts and coffee mugs also will add to the building fund. The signup for the 5K run-walk will be at the cunent Fire Barn. The run starts at 8 a.m. This run is for those 18 years old and older. Colleen Smelker says she hopes that this will be a great addition to Fun Day activities. She has created unique medals for winners in each age group. Runners also can get a free breakfast and lunch. Registration is $20 per runner. Call Smelker at 616-765-8481. Special postal cancellations will be done at the Freeport Post Office from 8:30 to 10:30 ajn. The Freeport Lockup will allow “friends” to put “friends” in “jail” on the lawn of Union Bank on Main Street. Proceeds go to the Freeport Business Association to help support community events. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. with lineup beginning at Freeport Enterprises at the west of town at noon. For more information or to register, call 616-765-8481. Taking place all day are events at the Historical Society building, including a tex­ tile display (call Delcris Dipp at 616-765­ 8571). Quilts will be for sale and there are several new displays in the museum. This year’s reproduction post cards feature Freeport firefighters. The bale rolling competition will begin at 3 p.m. Call 269-868-1063 for more information or to register a team. AU day long, there will be food and music. Sale of raffle tickets, “Buck-a-Duck" race tickets and drawing tickets for a yard swing go on all day. Yard sale lists will be available at local merchants on Fun Day. For more information on getting a yard sale on the list call 616-765-3499. Delton Community CROP Walk planned for Sunday Walkers in Delton will be taking steps for all the people who sponsored them in a com­ munity effort Sunday, Sept. 26, to help fight hunger needs locally and around the world. —The Delton Area Community CROC Walk, celebrating its 13th year, begins at 2 p.m.. starting and ending at Faith United Methodist Church. Walken may start registering at 1:30. Musician Mike Madill will be on hand to per­ form during registration and send walkers off with a special song. Refreshments, provided by area churches, will be served after the event, and piano music by Isla DeVries and one of her piano students will give the celebration a festive flair. “The Delton walk started in 1992, and walkers and donors over the yean can be proud that $88,650 has been raised,” said Elaine Gilbert, walk co-coordinator with Dee DeFie Ids. More walken, community organizations and churches are still being encouraged to join the event CROP walks are sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) so funds raised locally also help with all types of relief and recovery work worldwide, including help for survivors of the three hurricanes in the Southeastern United States, DeFields said. CWS response will include significant short and long-term assistance to the emer­ gencies in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina which have been most severely affected by hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan. Emergency supplies such as blankets, health kits, baby kits and clean-up items have already been provided. “CWS Emergency Response staff are assisting state and local faith organizations in developing long-term programs focused on restoring the livelihoods and homes of vul­ nerable populations (in hurricane-affected areas). This assistance includes mentoring, training and financial support to assist the most vulnerable in home repairs and con­ struction, emotional care and long-term recovery,” according to the CWS hotline (1800-297-1516 extension 111) for the week of Sept. 20. CWS is assisting ir. four other ways too. CWS is also providing emer­ gency supplies and assistance in the wake of hurricane devas­ tation in the Caribbean. In Sudan, CWS is concerned about deteriorating conditions for refugees in Darfur and is increasing humanitarian efforts. More funds are needed there to provide emergency shelter and food to 500,000 of the most vulnerable people uprooted by the continuing violence. Because of the seriousness of life-sustaining needs ail over the globe, the Delton CROP Walk Committee has been working hard to get more walk­ ers, DeFields said. It’s not too late to sign up and seek dona­ tions from friends, co-workers and family members. “It’s not easy asking for Saxon netters have a hard time with South and Byron a.m. The Freeport District Library Treasure Hunt begins at 10 am. This event helps youthful teams of seekers learn more about their community. The Puff the Dragon tractor pull begins at 10 a.m. Arts and crafts displays will be on the lawn outside the community center, with the United Methodist Church hospitality tent open at 9 am. Information about the craft booths is available from Judy Jackson al 616­ 765-3100. The car show fills downtown from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Registration takes place at the near west end of Main Street. This year there will be a sound system competition, a trophy for the entry that receives the most raffle tick­ et votes and a participants' vote trophy. Call 616-765-3040. The horseshoe tournament takes place behind the Shamrock Tavern, beginning at 11 money, but it’s such a good cause. CWS helps in so many different areas, even land mine removal in other countries. CROP funds are used to provide wells in villages of third world countries and drought-resistant seed for farmers to plant in Africa where famine has hurt millions of families. “We're hoping to see more youth, more church participation and more walkers in general.” she said. “We’re so pleased that so many of our faithful walkers are going to par­ ticipate, and we’re hoping to see new faces too. “We’re anticipating some members from Delton Interact, National Honor Society. Miss Delton and her court and other youth to join us this year,” DeFields said. Walkers can also be creative in raising funds for CROP, Gilbert said. “One lady at Dee’s church is selling produce from her gar­ den and donating the proceeds to CROP.” Walkers who raise $150 or more for CROP will receive special CROP pins at Sunday's event. Prizes also will be awarded to those collecting the most pledges for CROP. “It’s a nice community event,” DeFields said. “What’s nice is that it includes several churches, which is a way of uniting our efforts for a common cause,” DeFields said. Twenty-five percent of all the funds raised in the Delton CROP Walk are used strictly for Delton area residents who need a helping hand with groceries. St. Ambrose Catholic Church receives half of that local designation to help stock its Community Food Pantry dis­ tributions, which are held about once a month. The other half goes to the Emergency Food Cupboard at Faith United Methodist Church, which issues grocery vouchers for people experiencing tough financial times. Both food programs are supplemented with other offerings and donations to get them through the year. “We are delighted to be able to help our neighbors through the CROP Walk," Gilbert said, “and it’s one of the important reasons why we have the event.” To sign up for the walk, call 623-8763 or 623-2828. RNs Are you looking for an excellent salary with a substantial sign-on bonus, a terrific employee benefit package, and a pleasant team oriented working environmenVTendercare - Hastings is looking for energetic, dedicated and organized individuals to assist us in providing the highest quality of care. We currently have part-time and on call positions available. For immediate consideration, please apply in person or forward your resume to: Traci Ruddle, DON 240 E. North Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-945-9564 Fax: 269-945-3247 Email: pbarber@tendercare.net The Saxon varsity girls tennis team was topped in its last two O-K Gold contests. On Monday. Hastings was bested 8-0 by the Bulldogs from Byron Center. The match wasn't quite as lopsided as the final score would indicate. The Saxons lost out in three-set matches at three different flights. In the first singles match. Hastings' Amy Ingle fought back after losing the first but was downed by Natalie Diorio. 6-2. 4-6. 6-2. At second singles, the Bulldog's Tess DeWall was the one to do the coming from behind. Samantha VanDemack won the first set 6-3, but was then downed by the scores of 6-2,6-3. Hastings fourth doubles team of Chelsie Passmore and Kayla Ellsworth had to play a pair of tie-breakers in their loss. Byron Center's duo of Lindsey Nickels and Chelsea Holland topped the Saxon pair 6-7(0), 7-6(3). 6-4. The Saxons, who are now 1-5 in the O-K Gold with just yesterday's trip to Wayland left for league duals, managed a pair of wins in a 6-2 loss to South Christian last Wednesday. Ingle bested the Sailors' Steph Helmus in the first singles match 6-4. 6-4. The other Saxon victory came at fourth singles where The Saxons’ Allison Cooney serves in her third singles match Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) VanDemack knocked off South's Kaitlyn Hekstra in three sets 6-4. 1-6. 6-3. The conference tournament is Tuesday. Hastings’ Christy Pohja returns a shot during her second singles match against South Christian on Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Fighting Scot netters tie Trojans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A couple of turd to handle lobs helped Caledonia to a 4-4 tie with Thornapple Kellogg in O-K Gold action Monday after­ The Wyoming Park Vikings were topped by the Trojans last Wednesday. 6-2. Tietz and Willemstcin won 6-1, 6-0 at fir doubles. The second doubles team of Otto ana Johnson woe 6-1,6-1. noon. With TK leading the team score 4-3. Caledonia managed to even things up as its first doubles team of Sarah Phillips and Kim Ullery topped the Trojan duo of Tiffany Tietz and Kristen Willemstcin 6-4, 7-6(6). With the second set tiebreaker tied at six, the Scots hit >. lob which forced Tietz back against the cement wall at the corner of the court.’ She was lost io the crowd, like a right At third doubles. Miller and Roberts won 6-1, 6-2. Steensma and Shoemaker won 6-0. 6-0 at fourth doubles. The two Trojan singles victories were by Jazwinski at second singles, 6-1, 6-3, and Hawkins at third singles 6-1. 6-0. The two Trojans were up a spot in the line-up due to the absence of second singles player Michelle Raetz. At first singles, the Trojan's Lantinga ’•/as downed 64). 6-0. TK faced Holland Christian in the final O­ K Gold dual of the season on Wednesday, and will visit Kelioggsville this afternoon. Tuesday is the league tournament, hosted by Byron Center. fielder digging a double out of the corner. She wasn’t able to get enough on her return shot to get it back over the net Another Scot lob forced Willemstcin into a tough shot at the back of the court on the next point, and secured Ullery and Phillips the win. Overall for the day, Caledonia took the top flights while the Trojans won on the other end. The Scot’s Sylvia Radzikowski topped TK’s Leeanne Lantinga 6-2, 6-1 at first sin­ gles. At second singles, the Scots’ Amy Nerz bested Michelle Raetz in three sets 0-6, 6-1, 6-3. The second doubles match also ended in a second set tie-breaker with the Caledonia pair of Kerry Bashlor and Katie Krieger besting Andrea Otto and Jessica Johnson 6-2,7-6(4). TK’s Molly Jazwinski topped Lauren Alexander 6-1, 6-2 at third singles, and the Trojans* Heather Hawkins bested Taylor Puricelli at fourth singles 6-2,6-1. Things were tight for the first set in the lower doubles flights. At third doubles, TK’s Tiffany Miller and Stacey Roberts topped Caitlyn Detmer and Brittania Hormel 7-5, 6­ 3. Brittany Steensma and Nicole Shoemaker won 7-5.6-2 for TK at fourth doubles against Jessica Mariano and Jenna Ware. Trojan second singles player MicheHe Raetz winds up fcf » backhand return ag&nst Caledonia on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bosma wins last medal at Lakeview Invite The Saxon varsity cross country teams did­ n't bring enough runners to score at Saturday's Battle Creek Lake view Invitational. Hastings head coach Paul Fulmer had just four boys and three girls compete, but they all ran their best times of the seasons so far. The Saxons did have one medalist. The top 40 medaled at the event, and freshman Ryan Bosma finished 40th in 18:26. Other Saxon boys competing were AJ Singleterry who was 61st in 19:38. Jesse El I wood 72nd in 20:12. and Jared Ford 85th in 22:18. The trio of Saxon girls raced together in a pack. Betsy Acker. Kathlyn Rounds, and Dani Hodges finished 68th, 69th. and 70th. “Sometimes it just develops," said Fulmer. “We do try to have them do that if their times are close enough, because it helps in scoring and they can work together mentally.” Acker was first in with a time of 26:29. fol­ lowed by Rounds in 26:34, and Hodges in 26:43. The Saxons competed against Holland Christian at Wayland in the first O-K Gold race of the season on Wednesday. Hastings is back in action next Wednesday against TK and Byron Center at Johnson Park in Grandville. Hastings girls competed as Crush in BC fastpitch league The Hastings Crush summer softball team enjoyed a great summer season playing the Battle Creek City fast pitch league. Playing against some great local high schools' summer teams along with some regular rh-als like Lakewood and Charlotte, created some very exciting games. Team members were, front, Alex Greenfield, second row, Halie Ten-el, Katilyn Kurr, Alli Bryans, third row. Kayleigh Delecoto, Amber Main. Elly Kruko. Kaity Kendall, back, coach George Williams. Nikki Meade. Stephanie Loudon, Kelly Vincent. Jen Bishop, and coach Dennis Beecham (Missing from photo are Sophie Stavale. Kelly Wilson, Shannon Dudley, and Enca Swartz.) �Page 18 - Thuraday, September 23. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ^POLICE BEAT Athletic facilities damage reported $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell: (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chain, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 cases, $500. Call (269)945­ 9340. ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: SUNDAY, SEP­ TEMBER 26TH. RAIN OR SHINE! 400 EXHIBITORS! DON'T MISS THIS LAST BIG SHOW OF 2004! LO­ CATED AT THE FAIR­ GROUNDS RIGHT IN AL­ LEGAN, MICHIGAN. S3 ADMISSION! 730AM4PM. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Cail (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)94K-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)9484190. ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom apartment on beautiful Lake Algonquin, $450 a month plus utilities, 1 month rent & security deposit required. Cal! (269)945-0917 or (616)293-3104. COZY 2 BEDROOM fur­ nished lakefront home on Gun Lake, September-May, $525 a month + utilities & deposit No pets. (517)694­ 6424 or (517)242-0309. OCTOBER-APRIL: small newer home near Hastings on private lake. Completely furnished, $450/month + utilities. references ex­ changed, deposit required. No smoking, no pets. (269)948-9148 ONE SINGLE SLEEPING ROOM with laundry & kitchen privileges, walking distance from hospital, schools A town. (269)945­ 4478 leave message. 1995 GMC 3/4 TON VAN: roof vent cupboards, carpet am/fm radio. Used for camping. Runs great. Asking $3,000 obo. Call (269)623­ 3143. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Cal) (269)838-8909. 1993 SCHULTZ MOBILE HOME: 24 x54' 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Excellent condition, 2 porches with large awning over front A side with car­ port. (269)795-1297 FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. WE NEED TO make room. New homes coming in. Sell­ ing current models at great discounts! Lot models range from 1,280 sq.ft to 2,280 sq. ft. Prices range from $45,200 to $67,000. Call Grand Value Homes in Ionia at (888)317­ 4851, 4963 S. State Road, Ion­ ia. 4.1 $100 PTLLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 BED: a brand new queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $129. Can deliver. (616)318- BED: king pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $229. (616)318-6998 BED: Memory Foam mat­ tress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell, $429. Call (616)281-5575. Can de­ liver. BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $399. Can deliver (616)281-5575. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell $629. Can deliver. (616)281-5575 COUCH, $269; Loveseat, $220; Chair, $125. Sell as group or separate. Brand new, can deliver. (616)281­ 5575 LEATHER SOFA AND LOVESEAT: Brand new, beautiful. Still in factory package. Can separate, $749. (616)281-5575 can deliver. FORD 8N TRACTOR: 3 point hitch, PTO, single bot­ tom plow, disc, hydraulic loader, back blade, tire chains. (800)833-3979 POLITICAL PICNIC FOR West Michigan. See it on www.helpfull.com or call C Miller 269-792-2159 or J. Blanco 616-889-8440. Paid for by Jose Blanco for Clerk. TO THE PERSONS RE­ SPONSIBLE FOR TAKING THE PORTA-POTTY LO­ CATED AT 3506 LAW­ RENCE RD., HASTINGS, Ml: please return it - no questions asked. If you know anything about this, please call (517)663-3535. BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS: MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for a company in Ada. Must be fluent in Spanish, have the ability to understand various diaVxts in a fast pace environment, strong computer/data entry skills and customer service experi­ ence. Pay rate starts • $950 and hours are for 2nd shift 3pm-12am Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays from 8J0am-5pm). Contact MANPOWER today for more information...(269)9483000. EOE DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 GENERAL LABOR/MACHINE OPERATORS: MANPOWER of Hastings b currently accepting applica­ tions for current A upcom­ ing positions in the Hastings area. MUST be available for ALL shifts, have a positive work history, be drug free A have previous factory expe­ rience. Pay rate starts • $8.00 and increases to $850 after 90 days of successful work performance. Most po­ sitions are very heavy/phys­ ical and require ability to lift 40-60Ibs. at a constant basis. For more information, con­ tact MANPOWER today...... (269)948-3000. EOE OFFICE: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accept­ ing applications for a local company. Position is short term, lasting only 6 weeks. Position will entail working in the Marketing Depart­ ment doing a variety of com­ puter work. Previous office experience is a must A mar­ keting experience is a phis. Qualified candidate MUST be proficient in the following computer programs: Excel Access A Quark. Pay rate will range between $10-$ll based on experience. An up­ dated resume will be re­ quired for consideration. Contact MANPOWER for more information....(269)9483000. EOE SHUTING/RECEIVING CLERK: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accept­ ing applications for a 1st shift position in Ionia. Job duties win indude but are not limited to verifying A re­ cording incoming A outgo­ ing shipments/routes and tracking A logging daily in­ ventory to determine pro­ duction. MUST have previ­ ous experience, excellent da­ ta entry skills and be proficent wttn worn * Excel. Previous customer service experience is also helpful. Qualified candidate will have all the above listed ex­ perience, an excellent work history A be drug free. Pay rate will start at $9. An up­ dated resume will be re­ quired for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information............. (269)948-3000. EOE TOOL A DIE REPAIR­ MAN: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accept­ ing applications for a posi­ tion in Ionia. Qualified ap­ plicant will be required to do troubleshooting A repair work to lathes, CNCs, drill presses, mills, dies, etc. Ex­ perience with sheet metal stamping is a must A a jour­ neyman license is preferred but not required. Employee may be asked to supply some of their own tools. Pay rate will start 9 $15.00. An updated resume is required for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information...(269)9483000. EOE 2003 JAYCO TRAVEL trail­ er reduced to $11500. (269)838-1535 after 3 pm. FOR SALE: 1990 3CT Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: September 23rd-24th. Thursday A Fri­ day, 9am-4pm. 1320 E. State Rd., Hastings. Antiques, crafts and something you might need. HUGE GARAGE SALE: 4 families. Including furniture, items for every room even your garage, lots of outdoor Hems too. Men s, women''. A kid's clothes all sizes, sorted, separated A dearly marked. Wed., Sept 23rd-Sun., Sept 26th, 7am-7pm. 4899 W. M­ 179, 2 miles west down old Chief Noonday from Hast­ ings. RAIN OR SHINE: Pole bam full of antique furniture, blacksmith tools, records, toys, dishes, over 200 Beanie Babies A many other house­ hold items. September 24th A 25th, 9am-?? 224 S. War­ ren, Freepcrt. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 TOM'S COMPUTER SERV­ ICE: Computer repairs, up­ grading, networking, wire­ less A installation. Reasona­ ble rates. Call (269)945-4852 anytime. FOR SALE: 5 acres. Drive­ way permit, perked, country setting northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. FOR SALE: farmhouse style 3bd home for sale in Al to, $78,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOUSE­ CLEANING? Call Barb at (269)948-9616. PART TIME SERVICE Rep required to operate industri­ al waste treatment system. 15-25 houi .i per week, ideal for retirees, to!! free 1-888­ 632-5410, ext 8. LOCAL BREAD/BAKERY ROUTES: to $14/hr. plus box truck. Excellent benefits - health, dental, 401K, 4 weeks paid training. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. PATIENT ADMITTING/ OFFICE CLERICAL: to $12.50/hr. plus benefits pro­ vided. Customer service skills/friendly caring per­ sonality! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. TODDLER TEACHERS/ CLASSROOM AIDES: great pay, full time or part time. Entry level non degreed. Assisting activities, trips. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. WAREHOUSE/FACTORY TRAINEE, PACKAGING, SHIPPING A/OR ASSEM­ BLY: to $15/hr. ♦ benefits. Growing distribution center! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. CABLE INSTALLERS/ HELPERS: to $l,000/wk! Growing company with full training A tools! Lots of local work, need many! (517)886­ 5445 TDC fee. KENNEL HELP/VET ASST/ANIMAL LOVERS NEEDED: to $12/hr. Full time/part time, many open! Clinics, kennels A training. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. HASTINGS — Officers from the Hastings City Police Department are investi­ gating a complaint of malicious destruction of property to the press box and other out buildings located al Johnson Held next to Hastings High School. The incident occurred sometime after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Sept 14. The suspects used spray paint to deface the press box. storage building and a dug out with vulgar obsceni­ ties Anyone with information aa to the iden­ tity of the suspects is urged to call the Hastings Police Department at (269) 945­ 5744 or Bany County Silent Observer at 1­ 800-310-9031. Man arresting for assaulting girlfriend HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - After receiv­ ing a call from the 911 Barry County Central Dispatch Center about a man beating up his girlfriend Sept. 16. Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post troopers arrested Jeffrey TUrner. 41 of Vermontville, for domestir violence. The 39-year-old victim did not seek med­ ical attention. Authorities arrest Intruder of rural home ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A homeowner in the 11000 Block of South M-66 Highway called 911 on Friday. Sept 17, after finding a man in his home threatening him with either a knife or a screwdriver. Christopher Yowpp. 29 of Ohio, « t arrested for home invasion. It waa found out later that he had been release a few hours earlier from Calhoun County Jail. The resident's daughter heard the distur­ bance and escaped out the window to the neighbor's bouse to call for help. The intrud­ er was described as a Hack man in his late 20s with a beard and wearing a stocking cap and a multi-colored shirt A short time later, the man was found on Lacey Road and apprehended by Bany County Sheriff's Department deputies. Three nabbed In power outage shoot­ ing YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Great Lakes Energy customer called 911 last Saturday to report several men shooting at insulators and wires on a power pole near Griffeth Drive. Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post apprehended three men aga 16,21 and 22, who are suspects in the shoot­ ing and possibly causing the power outages suffered by several customers in the area. The incident is still under investigation. Lawn mower Are spreads to porch ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A homeowner reported a fire under his porch last Saturday in the 7006 block of Keyes Road. After fire personnel arrived on the scene, it was determined that a lawn mower the res­ ident stored under the porch had caught fire. The Nashville Hre Department tanker and personnel helped the homeowner put put the fire. The amount of damage from the fire hm nd yet been determined. Man arrested fleeing accident for YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP James Rutherford. 28, waa rm sard by Barry County Sheriff's deputies after be allegedly took off on foot from an ar ri (teat acene teat Saturday. He was apprehended after a one-car acci­ dent in which a car hit a Consumers Power pole. The crash was reported to 911 Central Dispatch near Gun Lake and Hastings Point roads. Michigan State Police Hastings Post Troopers were irrissed by Bany County Sheriff Deputies in a search of the area. Man arrested OUIL after crash for HASTINGS - Officers aneated a 39year-old Hastings man after be left the scene of a property damage accident at the inter­ section of Broadway sad Apple streets last Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred when Richard GowelL who waa south bound on Broodway, failed to stop and ran into dte back of a vehi­ cle driven by a 22-year-old female from Hastings. Witnesses said they suspected Gowell was intoxicated and obtains d a license plate number when he left the acene. Gowell was located a short time laser st a tesideace in the 400 block of West Bond. ■Du dc icguiuuu a .Ztx onoa ucuocm jcvei. more than three times the legal hmtt. Gowell was mated far driving ander the influence of alcohol and ttaoportiag open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. woman injurec! in zvehicle eccldent HASTINGS - Officers from the Hastings Police Department responded to a two-car personal injury accident that occurred ounnay at me mtcnectioa of west Stale Street and Industrial Drive. A west bound vehicle driven by a 74-yearold resident of Nashville, wm slopped far a red light when it was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Metiers Raymond. 25 of Lake Odessa, who wm unable to stop m time, causing the coihstotL Lansing Mercy Ambulance Services transported Raymond to Pennock Hospital. The extent ot her injuries wm not known. Truck side swipes vehicle on State Road HASTINGS - Officers from the Hastings Police Department responded to a minor personal injury accident that occurred Monday mooting. TWo southbound vehicles imported m a stake truck being driven by Ronald ft— I ' AX ** -• a - -4. auMK nawKins, so or nairings, raeae a wmk onio west Ce^a^ Mate D,^mA Koaa dwwws rrom tblawnfte rvortn Dea^mAiMmw Droeaway, side swiping a vehicle bemg driven by 155year-old woman from CtasksviBe. The victim wm taken far Matmem to Pennock Hospital by Lakewood Ambulance and the extent of her injuriea was not known. rCOORT NEWS^ Paula Roth. 35. of Dowling, was granted a one-year delayed sentence in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. IS fix one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. She was arrested arrest on July 18 when she presented s photocopied prescription for Ritalin to the Kmart Pharmacy. She also was ordered to one year probadoo, a $2,000 fine, $1,620 in probation fees and to attend substance abuse counseling. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine. > Lorena Wright 38. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to sn 18-mooth continuation of proba­ tion. 12 months in jail with credit far 124 days served, and was ordered to attend the adult drag court program for two counts of probation violation Sept. 16. The probation violation charges include one count of failure to report on July 6 and 13 and one count of consuming cocaine on or about June 23. Wright's original charge from June 2003 was of maintaining a drug house. When asked by Circuit Court Judge James Hsher when the last time she did drags was, she replied "about a month ago." She was then ordered to take a drag lest before sen­ tencing. which she refused and then admitted to more recent drag use. Hsher then ordered her to jail for 30 days "to clean out." and to report to drag court as soon as she wm released on Thursday, Oct 14. * Brent Gale. 22, of Onsted, wm aemeoced to nine months in jail with credit for 154 days served and the balance ntqinetted upon pay­ ment of his outstanding court coats and a fine of $40. The three charges of probatfon violation include one charge of failure to report in February 2003. failure to obtain and maintain employment and failure to reside in an approved residence. Gale's original charge was of larceny from a vehicle in January 2002. • Lorie Sparks. 21 of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to an 18-month continuation of proba­ tion. four months in jail with credit for 96 days served, $200 in drag court fund finea, substance abuse counseling, a curfew at 10 p.m. to 6 xm. and to start attending Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous meet­ ings immediately on Sept 16 for two counts of probation violation. The charges include one count of posses­ sion of drag paraphernalia Aug. 13 and one count of failure to attend rabstance abuse treatment in July. Sparks' original charges were one count of attempted larceny of a building in December 2003. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23. 2004 - Page It Free depression screenings Emergency management has ‘tabletop’ offered Oct. 7 in Hastings Barry County Community Mental Health Authority again will offer free depression screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 7, as a free public service. The local health authority and thousands of other offices across the country and scores of volunteer health clinicians are observing National Depressing Screening Day. in which more than 90.000 people are expected to take pan. “We hope that Barry County residents take this opponunity to access this free and anonymous service, and make this year's National Depression Screening Day one of the most successful, yet!" said Kori Zimmerman, a clinician with the authority. Barry County Community Mental Health Authority urges area residents to get their depression and anxiety scores on Oct. 7. A recent Harvard Medical School study of developed and developing nations finds that the United States has the highest rate of men­ tal health disorders such as depression. Some 17 to 20 million Americans are affected by depression each year. Most indi­ viduals think that they know only "a little" or "almost nothing" about the illness, according to the National Mental Health Association. They can also suffer from anxiety disorders, which tend to go undiagnosed as their physi­ cal illnesses mask or distract attention from the underlying or co-occurring psychiatric condition. On National Depression Screening Day, the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority will teach individuals about depres­ sion and anxiety. "Americans regularly learn their choles­ terol numbers and blood pressure, but they rarely consider being tested for depression or anxiety." Zimmerman said. “This is unfortu­ nate because people spend a considerable time visiting doctors and have ample oppor­ tunity to discuss their moods.” As the American Anxiety Disorders Association reports. “Depression and anxiety go together in the elderly, as they do in the young, with almost half of those with major depression also meeting the criteria for anxi­ ety and about one-quarter of those with anxi­ ety meeting criteria for major depression." Often, Americans are embarrassed to broach the issue and their doctor's don't ask. Also, many Americans with physical illness such as heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer, are at greater risk for developing depres­ sion.Depression is not a normal pan of aging. Depression is a medical condition that involves feelings of sadness, loss of pleasure in usual activities and hopelessness. Generalized anxiety disorder, which involves constant worry over eveiyday things is often accompanied by physical complaints such as nausea or sweating and interferes with daily functioning. At the screening day. participants will be invited to fill out a one-page questionnaire assessing a variety of disorders, from depres­ sion to anxiety. They will have the opportuni­ ty to hear an educational presentation, receive pamplets and brochures and follow up pri­ vately with a mental health clinician if neces­ sary. As a result of Mental Illness Awareness Week, more than 7,000 screening sites around the country will participate in National Family recovering from bums in fire by Helen Mudry Staff Writer A mother and her two children burned Sept. 7 in the Barber Road trailer park fire are recovering. Tasha Howard and her children. Rachel Majewski, age 4. and Bradley Hammond (nine months) were badly burned when their trailer exploded after a cigarette was lit and ignited some gas fumes that had filled the mobile home. The story made Banner front page news when Terry Miller, their 15-yearold neighbor, entered the burning trailer three times to rescue the children. Rachel, with bums over 40 percent of her body, is listed in stable condition. Neighbor Cathy Miller said the girl is undergoing some skin grafts and may be released in two or three weeks. Howard, with bums over 55 percent, also is listed in stable condition and is undergoing grafts Bradley, with bums over 90 percent of his body, is listed in critical condition. Miller said the doctors are concerned about infec­ tion. She said that because of his young age. the doctors feel he may recover with less scaring than expected. Howard's neighbors at the trailer park are still collecting funds to help the family get re­ established when they are finally released. An account has been set up in Tasha Howard’s name at Grand Valley Credit Union. 329 N. Michigan Hastings Mich. 49058. Cathy Miller reported that her family and friends have been following the recovery of their neighbors. Howard and her children had only moved into the trailer three days before the fire, but had endeared themselves to the neighbors. “We became very close to them as we helped with the rescue. We relive the explo­ sion and none of us are sleeping well." she said. Depression Screening Day. Locally, those interested may visit Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (in the Pennock Professional Building), 915 W. Green St.. Suite 103. Hastings. They can call Zimmerman or Emily Whisner (269) 948-8041 for more information. Referrals will be provided to those in need. The program is free for all those who attend and is completely confidential. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... The CBRNE table top exercise members discuss the role of each organization in a possible oublic health emergency situation. An emergency management tabletop exer­ cise was conducted at Pennock Hospital Thursday. Sept. 16. to help emergency per­ sonnel in Barry County be prepared for a pub­ lic health emergency. 269-945-9554 With members from every group needed in an emergency situation present, the goal was to consider a “what if?" situation. The groups in attendance were the BarryEaton Health Department. Red Cross. United Way. Barry County Administration. Amateur Radio Enthusiasts of Barry County. Hastings City Police. Johnstown and Freeport Fire Departments, and the WBCH radio station Work group established to take on truancy issue by Martie Westover Staff Writer With a focus on “prevention and assis­ tance.” a new process combating truancy was presented at the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday night. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Hund presented the infor­ mation on the past year’s collaborative effort looking at school truancy. A work group was formed to further deal with the issue. The group consisted of members from the Family Independence Agency. Barry County Mental Health. Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, Maple Valley Schools, Lakewood Schools, Delton Kellogg Schools and the Hastings Area Schools worked to create a helpful process. Truancy is a large issue and the work group was able to combat the problem by develop­ ing a process and forms to address it. “The emphasis in this program is going to be on prevention and assistance, not punish­ ment." Hund said. The families of students involved in the process will have access to a variety of agen­ cies to help deal with all the angles that con­ tribute to truancy. To help with attendance problems, local schools will continue to document student attendance and provide assistance to the stu­ dent. Attendance records of students will con­ tinue to be monitored and even if students move into the school system their records come with them. “They (schools) also will provide the refer­ rals to the attendance officer, and they will, along with other agencies, provide mentors to students who meet those needs." Hund said. The first step in the process is at the school level, where student attendance is identified and attempts to "alleviate" this issue are made and documented. The schools will take multi­ ple actions to curb truancy, including parent involvement, possible tutors and the assign­ ment of mentors. Al this point schools work to “eliminate all of the barriers to school attendance" Hund noted. “If all of those attempts fail, then the school will send a referral to the attendance officer in the Intermediate Schoo) District," Hund said, “As the ‘gatekeeper’ of all the documenta­ tion’s attached, then we would forward that referral to the prosecutor’s office." The next step would have the prosecutor’s office referring to family court where infor­ mal attempts will be made to resolve the issue, he said. If the informal route does not resolve the truancy issue. then a formal court proceeding will take place. “This is the leverage that’s being p.'nvided to the school, that has not been there in the past,” Hund said. Now schools can weak further with parents that may not want to be cooperative on the issue. • One issue with students in high school involved it is important for them to know the vital impact their role is in the process. Creating a feeling of connection is also key to the effort. “Many kids who are truant from school do not feel connected to the school." Hund said. Ways to establish the connection are through concepts like mentoring programs, basically any way to give the student a reason to continue coming to school. The process now being used at local school follows similar successful programs in other counties such as Eaton. “It appears to me at this point that we have a lot of dedicated people who are willing to make an effort to improve the process (of tru­ ancy) for the children of this county," Hund said. If a pattern of attendance is established early on in students it is likely to continue, he noted. In other news from Monday night's meet­ ing, the board: • Distributed the annual education report for the 2003-2004 academic year to the pub­ lic. The report features specific information on each building in the Hastings School System. The school improvement plan is also outline with its goals in the report. In the report it goes over information including that the Hastings schools received "adequate yearly progress" and either and “A" or “B” overall grade. Copies of the report are available at the administration office in the middle school and on each building’s website. • Accepted $14,988.38 from the Hastings Athletic Boosters to be used for a Custom PlayBoostvr Play Structure for the Northeastern Elementary School playground. The next meeting of the Hastings Board of Educ 'ion will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18. in Jie all-purpose room of Pleasantview Elementary School. level is that they may be living outside the home, with no parental input. For those that have parent or grandparent (Know Your County Commissioners^ District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49C58, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp.. Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9885. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. Saturday, October 2, 04 nsr^AT7MiM.-TiirsALLS(^T>^^H»uvfJUKnMMmEMMM AUCTION b CHECK OUR WEB SITE: WBCH.COM FOR THE List OF ITEMS!! LISTEN TO WBCH 100.1 FM * 1200 AM FOR MORS ITEMS BEING ADDED DAILY. DONT BID BUNDI THEN BE READY TO PHONE IN WITH YOUR BID! Bid by phone on items you he o dost ribrd on the r.idio stuffing .ft / 05 in th. morn ing until th. I v.t t< m is sold to the highest bidder’ Terms. All purchases must he p.ud Ht WBCH (heel. 119 W St.fte Street Vis.» o’ Mastercard tvhefe is no iju.K.inli t s Hustings th< d.’y of th. Items sole? v'.ill bi faction t»y c.fsh described on th. no rm ptions All sales final negotiated nr and sold .»’> s You ate u'qed to msp< ct items of interest to you at • ndivldu.” stores poor to th. auctiori .’nd to satisfy yoursel* .’S to the condition quality .ind description before bidding Any’announc ement made dur ing the .«u( Iron takes precedence over .ill other advefusing 1 isten to WBCH daily for .fddition.fi, items being added past the print deadline BID BY PHONE AT THESE NUMBERS: O 269-945-3414 O 269-945-5666 O 269-945-0480 O 1-800-523-1872 �Page 20 - Thursday. September 23. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Couple helps save local woman from drowning at Algonquin Lake by Heather 4. Reed Staff Writer An Algonquin Lake area couple helped save a woman from drowning Wednesday morning. Authorities said that at about 8 a.m. Elizabeth E. Stadler. 67. of Brookfield Drive in the Algonquin Lake area, was swimming with Jane Walker in their normal twice a week routine. However, the Stadler suddenly called for help several hundred yards from the north shore near Woodland Drive. Her calls were heard by Peggy Dunnigan, a resident on the lake who alerted her husband. Reg. “I heard her yelling and saw her floating on her back with her arms flailing by her sides.” Peggy said. ‘The fog was about two feet thick, so we could not see her well, but once Dems donate to Barry County Fair Gary Newell David Brinkert we got over to her, she was face down." They brought her to shore where they start­ ed CPR. with the help of Walker, the friend she was swimming with. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis, who arrived soon after, continued two-person CPR untill the ambulance arrived. "Thank God it worked." said Peggy Dunnigan of the CPR she and the otheis did on Stadler. “I was a little rusty from not hav­ ing to do it for many years.” Stadler was transported by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Emergency Room, where she received emergency treatment for the near-drowning. As of Wednesday afternoon. Stadler was admitted to the hospital in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. State Rep. candidates invited to appear at next First Friday The next First Friday program at noon Oct. I is scheduled to be a joint appearance by the two candidates for 87th District State Representative. Invited to appear arc incumbent Republican State Rep. Gary Newell of Saranac and Democratic challenger David Brinkert of Gun Lake. Newell, a retired slate police commander, most recently at the Hastings post, first was elected stale representative in 2000. succeed­ ing Terry Geiger, and was re-elected in 2002. He is seeking his third and final two-year term in Lansing. It will be his final two years because of Michigan's term limit law. Brinkert is a small businessman, owner of the Gun Lake Grind coffee shop. He was CROP WALK, continued from page 2 Bremer. $200; and Ethyl Simon. $190. Peace United Methodist Church was the church contributing the largest amount for CROP. They collectively amassed donations totaling $3,264. Funds from the walk, sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) will help feed the hun­ gry in Barry County and assist with hunger needs, self-help and emergency relief assis­ tance in other places in the United States, such as the stales devastated by hurricanes Chaney. Frances and Ivan, and around the world. Twenty-five percent of the Barry County CROP Walk funds support local hunger efforts. The Rev. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. of Barry County, who led the group in prayer before the walk started, thanked walkers for their important contributions to help others. The needs are great, he said, not­ ing that Love Inc. helped 700 individuals from May through August. Thirteen percent of the locally designated funds will go to Love. Inc. of Barry County, a Christian clearing house and referral agency working with county churches and area human service organizations to provide food and other needs for county residents. This includes the food pantry in Hastings. Three percent is earmarked for “Good Food for Freeport." operating out of Freeport United Methodist Church and serving fami­ lies in the Freeport area. Three percent also will be given to “Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf.” at the Community Center of Hope, which serves families in the Nashville and Vermontville downsized from his industrial job not long ago. Those attending are encouraged lo bring their own lunchces. but there may be sand­ wiches and light fare available at the Thomas The First Friday forum will be at noon, Oct. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, Hastings areas. Three percent will go to the “Middleville Food Pantry." operating out of the Middleville United Methodist Church and serving families in the Middleville area. Our Lady of Great Oak Food Pantry also Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The 87th Legislative District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The Barry County Democratic Party presents a check for $800 to the Barry County Fair Board. The proceeds were collected from the bingo event held each ■ 'ar at the Barry County Fair. Shown here are (standing, from left) Steve Converse, David Brinkert, Bob Edwards. Bill Neal, Marilyn Higgins; (seated) Ron Tobias and Don Geukes THIS WEEK GMS TO THE PUBLIC ON ALL REMAINING 04 PONTIAC MONTANAS! will get three percent. It operates out of the Pleasantview Family Church and serves fam­ ilies in southeastern Barry County. Concerning the more than 15 million refugees in the world. CWS “is helping to provide emergency aid at refugee camps, re­ establish communities in spite of chaos, and find them new places to settle when going home is not an option.” according to the orga­ nization's most recent annual report. CROP walks enable people from all walks of life to make a difference in improving the lives of ethers "Thank you to everyone and you folks al the paper,” Roger Trowbridge said. “We appreciate everyone giving of themselves.” Additive to anhydrous ammonia helps deter theft and detect leaks Methamphetamine cookers who ‘04 PONTIAC GTO LEASE SPECIALS! AUTOMATIC *309“ This offer $911.22 due at signing 6 SPEED $303°2* •48 month. 48BOO miles, with GMS eligtoilitv It's on the way or we can get it! Call 948-8000 CURRENT INVENTORY U5T: 01 DODGE 2500 X-CAB - WHITE 99 SUBURBAN 4X4 - RED 4000 acres) without any adverse effects on the land, crops, tant source of nitrogen for farmers water quality or people. Company and a key component of the drug - officials say the pH of GloTell is sim­ may be easier to spot now that a new ilar to anhydrous ammonia, and given additive to the fertilizer stains every­ the small 1.5 ounce-per-ton treatment thing it comes into contact with pink. rate relative to the volume of anhy­ GloTell. a colored organic additive, drous ammonia applied per acre, there was approved for sale Sept. 15 and is has been no detectable impact on soil being marketed as an anhydrous fertility. GloTell biodegrades in the ammonia theft deterrent. It does not soil within 1 to 2 days into environ­ inhibit the production of meth from mentally safe elements nitrogen, oxy­ anhydrous ammonia and. therefore is gen. hydrogen, carbon, sodium and not as a chemical inhibitor, but it does chlorine. reduce the concentration of meth and This is one more option for help­ stain the final drug pink, as well as all ing to prevent anhydrous ammonia instruments used in the manufactur­ theft and protecting the legai and ing process. legitimate use of anhydrous ammo­ Even low concentrations of GloTell plus tax $879.20 due at signing (about steal anhydrous ammonia - an impor­ nia," Byrum says. "If we fail to halt are detectable using ultraviolet light­ thieves, there is the potential of losing ing. permitting the detection of any­ the use of this valuable farm input. one who has come into contract with The methamphetamine epidemic in treated anhydrous ammonia. the Midwest, and in particular in Methamphetamine, also known as Michigan, threatens the security, "Speed." "Crystal Meth." "Crank." or availability and economics of anhy­ "Ice" is a powerful central nervous drous ammonia for farmers and other system stimulant that is highly addic­ legal uses. The theft of this fertilizer to make methamphetamine is out of tive For fanners and agribusinesses, the control and the impact of the drug additive also will help detect leaks by itself on families and communities is staining hoses, tanks, values and fit­ enormous. We continue to encourage 98 CHEVY TAHOE- RED 00 GMC 2500 CREW - BLUE 01 GMC REG. CAB 4X4-RED tings that are leaking. 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Combined with tank locks, the influence of methamphetamine. fencing and additional lighting, we Saucedo advises anyone who is wit­ are taking aggressive measures to see nessing a theft to call local authorities that anhydrous ammonia is difficult immediately by dialing 911. To report for meth cookers to get their hands tips/ suspicions about methampheta­ on." The active ingredient in the addi­ tive has been proven to be environ­ mentally safe, while not reducing the effectiveness of anhydrous ammonia as a fertilizer. GloTell conducted two consecutive years of on-farm testing mine production, call 1-800-METH -TIP. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-09-30.pdf 6c6e0cb9521cd5e34cfda3b039abd0d1 PDF Text Text .STINGS PUBLIC LIB.'.,. 121S CHURCH ST H’STIMGS Ml 49Utt k The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. September 30, 2004 VOLUME 151. No. 40 PRICE 50C Job fair slated for ex-Viatec workers Oct. 7 Don't Forget: The last diy to register to vote is Monday. October 4 for the November 2nd Genetai Sbcta. Au shot clinics dates, times set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold flu shot clinics in October. The Barry County dates and locations are: • Barry County Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Are, Hastings. Tbunday, Oct. 7 — 9 ajn. to 4 pjn. Thursday, Oct 14 — 9 a.m. to 4 pjn. Saturday, Oct 16 — 8:30 to 11 ajn. (by appointment only). Thursday, Oct 21—9 ajn. to noon. Thursday. Oct 28 — 9 am. to noon. • Hastings Wal-Mart. 1618 West M-43. Hastings. Thursday, Oct 21 — 2 to 7 pjn. Thursday. Oct 28 — 2 to 7 pjn. Rnmb's Grocery. 902 W. State St, Hastings Wednesday, Oct 20 9 ajn. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Oct 27 9 am. to 3 p.m. • Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments. 500 Lincoln, Middleville. Thursday, Oct 21 - 2:43 to 3:45 pjn. Flu shots are $20. pneumonia shots ate $30. and tetanus shots will also be avail­ able for $20. Medicare B and Medicaid will be accepted. For more information please call (269) 945-9516, extension 140. Band Invitational slated for Oct. 2 The Hastings Saxon Marching Mmching Band wUl be host for its 13th annual Marching Band Invitational Saturday. Octi Performances will begm at 11 ajn. and continue nil day long at 15-minute inter­ vals as nmu of the finest high school mardring bands perform and compete for top honors. There will be a total of 21 high school bands at Johnson Held in Hastings. Several bands are from the area, as well as many from across tlu state. The bands will be adjudicated in several areas by judges who are trained in specialty areas such as music, mardring. and visual effect There also will be awards presented in special captions such as Held Commander*. Colorguard, and Percussion. The entire schedule of bands' performancc includes: Manin 11:00, Kenowa Hills 11:15, Battle Creek Central 11:30, Rockford 11: 45, Mattawan 12.00. Portage Central 12: 15. Leslie 1:30, Delloo-Kellogg 1:45, Quincy 2:00. Constantine 2:15, Olivet 2: 30. Coloma 3:00, Portland 3:15, Grand Rapids South Christian 3:30, Spring Lake 3: 45. Plainwell 400. Harper Creek 4:15, Comstock 4:30, Gull Lake 4:45. Lakewood 500. and Heatings 5:15. The invitational is sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters, and ail proceeds go toward support of the Hastings band prognun. Admission for the entire day is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens sod students, family price of $12. and children under 5 ure free. Thomapple River fall cleanup Oct. 9 The annual Thomapple River Fall Cleanup of more than 75 miles of the waterway from Vermontville to Ada is planned for Saturday. Oct 9. With the flooding last spring, the river cleanup in May had to be called off. The River Festival, food, musk and speakers. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 From a distance, the ‘Red Shed.' where artifacts are stored at Chartton Park, appea-s to be a quaint old building, but It's in a woeful state of disrepair. It will be replaced next year by a new pole bam. Charlton Park granted $100,000 to build new pole barn for artifacts by David T. Young Editor Work should start soon a new pole bam to house artifact collections at Charlton Park. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night agreed to a request from Charlton Park Director Dr. George W. Shannon for S100.00G to pay for tearing down the old “Red Shed" and putting up the pole bam. The $100,000. couple with the county’s 2003 year-end surplus contribu­ tion of $41,562. will pay for the project. The vote was 7-1, with Commissioner Tom Wing dissenting. “Our (artifact) collection is in woefully inadequate condition," Shannon told the board at its meeting Tuesday night at the Assyria Township Hall. “We need to be good stewards of our collections of history." He added that Charlton park has more than 300,000 artifact items and he called them "priceless." In his visual presentation, he showed the board how the 54-year-old Red Shed where artifacts are stored is “imploding." A “Red Bam," also a storage facility, is in a state of disrepair, too. “If we don’t do something about this build­ ing, it’ll hit the ground in a couple of years," he said. “The roof is collapsing. It’s just not holding up." Shannon said the reasons for the poor con­ dition of the buildings have a lot to do with natural forces, the weather with flooding and rodent and vermin activity within. The proposed new pole bam would be a 100- by 120-foot structure, which would be used exclusively for artifact storage and exhi­ bition. Wing protested the amount of money requested, noting that the park already had received a bonus of more than $40,000 last December :ind if it has been estimated that the new pole bam ncojqct will cost $120,000 total, there will be $29,000 unaccounted for. Shannon said the other $20.OX) could be used for “amenities." Commissioner Ken Neil said the $140,000 made available to the park also could absorb the costs of demolition of the old fhed and prepping the new building. “If we don’t do something now. the exist­ ing building will be falling down.” he said. “That’s why it’s very important we do this." Commissioner James French suggested temporarily using some other storage facility while the new pole bam is being built. Shannon, however, replied. “That could be cost prohibitive (as much as 530.000) and they (the artifacts) are in very fragile condi­ tion. I’d hate to move them more than once." The director noted Charlton park in the future is thinking about upgrading the boat launch for nearby Thomapple lake and the recreation area. He said the park has an oper­ ating budget of about a half million dollars a year “and there’s no fat in that budget." He said bids for the project will be sought immediately and “we’ll do what we can before the snow flies.” He said he hopes to have the pole bam functional in time for next summer’s activi­ ties. The $100,000 was taken from the county’s contingency fund. "Thank you very much.” Shannon told the board. “It’ll be money well spent and you’ll be very proud of it." In other business Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners: • Received the annual report on the county court system from Circuit Judge Jim Fisher. The judge told the board the overall system has seen an increasing case load in district and circuit courts, but a decline in probate court because more people now are doing estate planning. He said about two-thirds of all the cases somehow involve family-related issues, including divorce, truancy, juvenile delin­ quency. etc. Fisher noted an independent study was done on the 2003 caseload to determine how many judges are needed in Barry County ?<nd the figure that was presented was 3.6. When asked when the county will need a fourth judge, he said about six to 10 yean, when the caseload goes from the current level of 1300 to 1400 to 1800 per year. He said Barry County’s unified trial court system “has allowed us to balance the work­ load... it has allowed us to stay current" He added that. “We disposed of more cases than were filed (in 2003)." He noted the financial savings of trimming the number of divisions from four to two. with Robert Nida handling the administration See POLE BARN, p«e IB Michigan Works! at the Barry Intermediate School District is planning a job fair for for­ mer Viatec Workers from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 7. All employers and former Viatec workers are welcome. The program will be held at the Michigan Works’ office at Barry Intermediate School District. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Viatec closed its doors Sept, 20 after oper­ ating for more than 40 years in Hastings. Charlevoix and Belding with as many as 80 employees. According to Employment Programs Coordinator Valerie Eavey. "This loss of employment has been very devastat­ ing to the individuals involved, the company, and our community. The whole community has expressed sympathy regarding the situa­ tion. We have had quite a bit of local interest from area employers to recruit former Viatec employees; consequently, we decided to host a job fair to aid workers and local employers in connecting. "We’d like to invite all former Viatec employees to the job fair to explore local employment options." she added. "All employers are welcome.” Employers who would like to participate may reserve a table by calling Michigan Works’ at (269) 945­ 9545, extension 44. Orangeville mining plan gets tabled by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A controversial proposal by Gun Lake Investors to operate a sand-and- gravel mine in Orangeville Township had its first airing before the Barry County Planning Commission and a large audience Monday evening. Because the commission’s by-laws limit the length of meetings to three hours and sev­ eral items of information were still needed, the proposal was tabled until the Oct. 25 meeting of the commission. Documentation supplied to the commis­ sion locates the site in the west half of Section 7 of the township. The site consists of 119.7 acres bounded by Wildwood Road on the north, Patterson on the west, and Rook Road on the east Land beyond its southern Sm ORANGEVILLE, page 3 Probate judge candidates finally meet in public forum by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fckkes and challenger William Doherty met in a public forum Tuesday night at the Thomapple Township Hall for the first time since June 4. The occasion was the first of a series of four forums liosted by John Fehsenfeld for all political candidates in the Nov. 2 general election. Fckkes and Doherty are running for pro­ bate judge on the non-partisan ticket. Of the many candidates who were invited, the only others to show up were Fourth District County Commissioner candidates Hoot Gibson, a Republican, and Democrat John Loftus. The audience included 20 or so residents. There already has been much public dis­ cussion about the race for probate judge because of Fekkes’ refusal to show up for the traditional First Friday candidates’ program either Sept. 3 or Sept. 10. She. Doherty and three others had appeared at the June 4 forum before the primary election. The two candidates Tuesday night seemed to agree at first on most of the important issues, including their unique qualifications for the position. Both noted they have experi­ ence in family law. divorces, abuse and neg­ lect cases. Probate Judge candidate Bill Doherty and appointed interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes speak with each other before the forum at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville Tuesday evening. One audience member brought up a ques­ tion about a law concerning a minor’s ability to go before a probate judge to get permission to have an abortion without parental consent. The Parental Rights Restoration Act deals with the ability of a minor to go to the judge. See PROBATE JUDGE, page 3 With grateful appreciation A proclamation in remembrance of Staff Sgt. Craig Cherry was presented to his family at the Monday night meeting of the Hastings City Council. Cherry was killed Aug. 7 while serving in the Army National Guard in Afghanistan In the proclamation It noted. "Staff Sergeant Craig Cherry died a hero, defending our country, protecting all of us." �P>ge 2 - Thunday. SapMmbar », 2004 - The Hasting* Benner Some of the top walkers enjoy refreshments after the walk (from left) Molly Warren. Tim Warren. Jim Slater and Neil Hughes. Delton CROP Walkers take time to raise funding for the hungry Natalie Wahl (left), her grandmother Lilah Francisco and Anne Humphrey gather at the refreshment table after the walk. Sandy Kozan (right) volunteered to serve the refreshments and decorated an autumn-themed table for the event. Thirteen was a lucky number for the Delton Area Community CROP Walk last Sunday. Long-time and newer supporters as well as first-time walkers made the 13th annual event a fun and productive one. said Co-coordinators Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert. Pledges received in the neighborhood of $6500 will help meet local and worldwide hunger and relief needs. “Even though we didn’t meet our goal of $8,000. we are grateful for each and every walker and all the funds so generously donat­ ed by area citizens and businesses." Gilbert said. “Sometimes more donations are received after the event is over, so perhaps we’ll get closer to our goal." Approximately 73 people walked in the event, and about 10 others who couldn't attend are still collecting for CROP, bringing total participation to 83. Don Clum. of McCallum United Brethren Church, who has been the Delton Walk’s top fundraiser since 1999. won the top walker title again He collected pledges of $ 1.008 for CROP and presented with a gift certifi­ cate from Blackhawk Restaurant in Richland. Other prizes for the top walkers also were donated by Sajo’s Pizza. Beverly’s Hair Company and Elaine Gilbert. To each walker. Art & Dee’s Kitchen and Bath in Delton gave Cambodian bells, symbolic of the way some CROP funds are used to help people in need help themselves. “It was a gorgeous day.” DeFields said. “We had a lot of young people and our dedi­ cated supporters. Each person has a story. This is what makes the CROP Walk." For instance, she said. Don was recovering from double pneumonia, but still managed to collect more than $1,000. Walker Anne Humphrey, who has been a faithful walker for many years, sold produce from her garden and collected other donations to raise $414.10 to be the second highest individual walker. Gilbert and DeFields noted that a core group of faithful walkers can be counted on each year to participate, and their dedication is sincerely appreciated. Welcomed new additions included the McCallum United Brethren Church Youth Group who collectively contributed $240 and the return of Miss Delton and her court mem­ bers and participation again by Michigan Career & Technical Institute on Pine Lake. Six participants from MCTI brought in pledges of $500 from their Student Council and Hall Senate. Delton Kellogg High School students also were welcomed, and they represented Interact, a group sponsored by the Delton Rotary, and other organizations. “It was a nice mixture of community and members of St Ambrose Catholic Church. McCallum United Brethren Church and Faith United Methodist Church." Gilbert said. Besides Clum. Humphrey and MCTI. other walkers raising $150 or more were Lois Baylor. Jim Slater. Neil Hughes, Sister Constance Fifelski. Lilah Francisco, Natalie Wahl. Sharen Robertson, Tim and Kathy Warren and family. Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert.. . ... . Mike Madill of the Blue Water Rockers provided entertainment while walkers regis­ tered. Madill learranged his schedule to be able to attend. Madill only missed one CROP Walk when he was serving America over in Germany. He sent walkers off on a musical note, playing a song he wrote for the event. “Walk to Feed the World." The walk, sponsored by Church World Service (CWS). was hosted by Faith United Methodist Church in Delton where a celebra­ tion was held after the event. As walkers ended their trek, they were wel­ comed by the smell of freshly popped popcom and a repertoire of music by pianists Isla DeVries and one of her students. Taylor Hennessey. The popcorn was provided by Barry and Jan Beamish and Nicole Ridner. They also have been dedicated to CROP for many years. Volunteers from St. Ambrose. Faith United and McCallum donated delicious refresh­ ments, and Sandy Kozan did a great job dec­ orating the refreshment table with an autumn theme and supervising the serving, Gilbert and DeFields said. Delton Floral donated colorful balloons that were tied to the strollers of some of the children or carried by some of the walkers along the route. The bells distributed by Art & Dee’s Kitchen & Bath were made in Cambodia from spent shell casings and old artillery shells from the era ’‘.hen that country experienced Sm CROP WALK, page 18 Kim Roberts, Wilma Kyle and Pat Morgan were among the hunger-fighters at the Delton event. Top Walker Don Clum (in the fore­ ground) collected $1,008 for the Delton event. Walking behind him are Toni Johncock and Bob and Lee Griffin, who brought their dog along for the trek. Mike Madill of the Blue Water Rockers sang and played guitar during registra­ tion before the walk began. Mike has per­ formed at nearly every Delton CROP Walk and sent walkers off with a song he wrote for the event. "Walk to Feed the World.' Yoshiaki Tsuji pushes two of his grand­ children along the CROP Walk route, accompanied by hts wife, Michele (left) and Alicia Abbott who pushed her grand­ daughter in a stroller. Isla DeVries and her piano student Taytor Hennessey provided musical entertain­ ment for walkers after the CROP Delton Walk. Miss Delton, Whitney Knollenberg, and several members of her court are pictured here with the Miss Delton Coordinator Cindy Thompson (left). They were joined by other Delton Kellogg High School students, including Interact members Students representing Michigan Career & Technical Institute at Pine Lake partici­ pated in the Delton Walk and brought along pledges of S500 from their Student Council and Hall Senate. From left, the MCTI walkers included Ryan Peters. Stephanie Thomas. Karine Norton, who is employed part-time in MCTI's Leisure Services; Zhenya Geissel and Frank Papaik. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 30. 2004 - Page 3 PROBATE JUDGE, continued from page 1 There was some argument between the candidates about being able to speak about the statute, even if they could speak about generalities, such as if they had ever repre­ sented a minor seeking such a petition. Fekkes said she could not talk about any­ thing to do with the statute. Doherty said he did not know of any part of the Parental Rights Restoration Act that prohibited his speaking generally about the statute, and he said he never has represented a minor for a waiver of parental rights. One citizen asked Fekkes about the issue of her tax liens, which was brought up in her absence at the First Friday and which she respended to in a later interview. The Citizen wanted to know what type of taxes these liens were for. Fckkes explained that she paid the original taxes, and then took two yean to pay off the fines and penalties. The liens were not released by the federal and state government after she paid them off. She said she did not know about them until after she refinanced her home in 2002. The candidates differed on bow their past experiences will impact their position. While Doherty has been in a 18-year marriage, Fekkes now has what she calls a “blended" family, with children from her current hus­ band's previous marriage, which she said puts her in a “unique position." After the judge candidates' discussion, the Fourth District County Commissioner candi­ dates Hoot Gibson and John Loftus spoke. They both talked about boards they would like to serve on. including Solid Waste Management and Charlton Park. They took questions from the floor on their qualifica­ tions and what they would change on the cur­ rent Board of Commissioners. Both also said they support children and seniors, and hope to provide more services to families in Barry County. The next forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight Sept. 30 in Nashville at the Castleton Township Hall. Residents in Delton have a forum sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 5. al the Barry Township Hall and Hastings residents can talk to the candidates at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 7, at the COA building in Hastings. ORANGEVILLE, continued from page 1 boundary is currently used for fanning. The land is presently zoned A-2. which allows agriculture, agricultural residences, and a long list of other uses under special use per­ mits. Mining is a permined use. It should be noted that the proposed mine in Orangeville is located across Patterson Road from a similar project in Martin Township on land formerly owned by Stan Leep, a Martin resident. Patterson Avenue is a boundary line between the two townships and Allegan and Barry counties. The project began life before a meeting of the Barry County Economic Alliance on Dec. 10, 2003, as a proposal for a 590-unit recre­ ational vehicle park and a 48-acre lake on the site. When it was presented by James Telman, attorney for GL1, at the March 2 meeting of the Township Board, the reaction of residents was overwhelmingly negative. Telman made a second appearance before the Township Board at its May 4 meeting to "You only find sand and gravel in cer­ tain locations. Sand and gravel are used in virtually everything that makes our lifestyle possible." — James Telman, attoney Gun Lake Investors present what his letter requesting the appear­ ance described as 'a somewhat revised plan showing the lake probably redesigned in such a fashion to allow for single family houses in the future.” The revised proposal reduced the size of the lake to approximately 38 acres and provided for 205 single-family homes on the land. The revised plan was greeted with some skepticism by residents. The general feeling of the meeting was a housing development was better than an RV park, but not by much. Russ Stanton, acting chairperson and town­ ship trustee said, "Go to the planning com­ mission when it comes up. You’ve got ypur schooling tonight. I’d like to see aH of you people there.” The proposal has not been acted on until GLI formally applied and it was placed on the agenda for this past Monday night’s meeting of the commission. Telman stressed that right now GLI was interested only in a special use permit for mining. Upon completion of mining, they would return to the commission for rezoning to permit single-family homes. He said. The RV project has been completely abandoned.” Citing the benefits of the proposal, Telman noted the project "would not impair the char­ acter of Orangeville.... It is a reasonable use of the property." One of the results of the mining operation would be the closing of the Bray farm drain. The drain would be rerouted into the lake, which would also pro' ide additional storage for rainwater. Part of his presentation was devoted to material designed to demonstrate the compat­ ibility of mining operations with the construc­ tion of subdivisions. He cited examples from Byron Center, Gaines, and Georgetown (Jenison), all more densely populated areas. In a short review of zoning law, he relied upon Michigan’s doctrine of "preferred use." "Where natural resources are found," he said, "they should be utilized unless there are very serious consequences." He continued. "You only find sand and gravel in certain locations. Sand and gravel are used in virtually every­ thing that makes our lifestyle possible." He went on to say that two cases, Silva v. Ada Township (1982) and Certain-Teed Products v.Paris Township (1958). demonstrate that zoning regulations which prevent the extrac­ tion of natural resources are invalid unless "very serious consequences" will result. "There must be a legitimate governmental interest or a public interest is advanced through the denial of the right to utilize natu­ ral resources." he commented. Under the project plans, approximately 2.3 million cubic yards of sand would be mined over ten years. Minmg would be market driv­ en; a lack of demand for sand would mean no mining activity. The proposed end-use would be single-family homes. Test borings indicate the site has one foot of black sand, five to 15 feet of medium coarse sand, and 15 to 31 feet of gravel. He noted that the medium coarse sand is in high demand for many uses and that the Barry and Allegan County Road Commissions have indicated a willingness to purchase the sand for their needs. Excavation at the site would proceed from north to south. The slope would be one-inthree. Dust control will not be a problem since most or the mining will be done below the water table. A lengthy list of equipment for mining is included. Among the items are bulldozers, hydraulic cranes, loaders, convey­ ors, separators, a generator, and a 500-gal ion fuel storage tank. AH equipment would be kept 150 feet from roads and 100 feet from the property lines. The setbacks for the mine to the north and to the west are 342 feet from the center line of Patterson and Wildwood roads. Setbacks for the east and the south are 240 feet from the property lines. A driveway to the site from Patterson Road would be constructed; the first 300 feet would be graveled. A driveway permit would be required from the Barry County Road Commission. Hours of operation would be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There would be no activity on Sundays and legal holidays. A gale to the mine would be closed when the mine was closed. The perimeter of the mine site would be surreunded by six to eight feet high berms to screen the mining operations from traffic on Patterson and Wildwood roads and surround­ ing residences. Telman noted that the berms would also deter the public from entering the site. The berms would be stabilized by seed­ ing with grass shortly after construction. Trucks bound to the northwest, e.g. Grand Rapids, would be routed north on Patterson to 122nd Street, west to 4th Street, north to 124th, and west to U.S. 131. Trucks going to the southwest, e.g. Battle Creek, would take Patterson to 122nd Street, go west to 2nd Street, south to 116th Avenue, and west to U.S. 131. The Allegan County Road Commission has approved these truck routes, according to Telman. Truck routes in Barry County are not so easily handled. Telman said that the Barry County Road Commission will allow smaller leads to take Patterson Road to Marsh Road and then head east Loads in excess of 30,000 cubic yards would have to be handled on an individual basis. Jim Riehl, president of the Gun Lake Protective Association GLPA), led off the public comment period. He claimed the "zon­ ing requirements cannot be met." He rejected Telman's implied assertion that issuance of the mining permit is mandatory, citing the fact that the language of the zoning ordinance uses the word, "may," which is legally understood to grant permission but is not required to do so. He also noted several provisions of the ordinance to bolster tl.c argument that ade­ quate evidence cannot be found to support the granting of a mining permit Four specific provisions of the ordinance "It's a tough decision. It would add more noise, dust in the air, and traffic. If you do approve this mine, by all means make this company responsible for the roads." . — Chuck Norris cannot be met in his view. Article VII, Section 7.2 (A), (B). (E), and (F). The GLPA position argues that all six provisions of Section 7.2 must be met in order to grant the special-use permit for mining. The GLPA argument says that mining would not be harmonious (Section 7.2 (A)) with the current Barry County master plan and is not likely to be harmonious with the update to the master plan that is currently in process. Related to the above point is the con­ tention that mining would Dot be congruent with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity. The developer’s statement that mining would be harmonious does not make it so, according to Riehl (Section 7.2 (B)). The argument shift* to economic issues. According to the association. Section 7.2 (E) would not be met because mining operations would "create excessive additional public costs due to destruction of roads. Mining would be detrimental to the economic welfare of the County." Mining operations taking place over a ten-year period will cause a decline in property values, lead to a decline in the taxable value of properties, and hence, a reduction in tax revenues to the county and the township. The last part of the argument about the ordinance (Section 7.2 (F» simply states that "mining this agricultural land "would not be consistent with the purpose of the zoning ordinance." Moving onto different ground, GLPA takes issue with the interpretation of the "preferred doctrine” applied to the extraction of mineral resources in Michigan. A five-page legal opinion from Rhoades McKee, a Grand Rapids law firm retained by the association, suggests that Telman’s application of the "preferred doctrine" is by no means as impregnable a position as he has argued. GLPA also challenges the assertion that the Allegan and Barry County Road Commissions have agreed to buy sand and gravel produced by the GLI mine. Riehl says conversations with both agencies produced statements to the effect that the primary crite­ rion was price, not proximity to the project. He also submitted price lists from two com­ panies close to the area. South Kent Gravel in Middleville and Aggregate Industries, Wayland. Steve Octman. a GLI investor, said that the site has Number 2 NS sand and pea stone. He also noted that both companies cited by GLPA are foreign-owned. specifically British. Paul Nichols, an Orangeville resident, said he did not want to be part of GLPA. "What’s the difference? Why can’t he (Oetman) do it? It would do the community good.” he contin­ ued. Tom Rook, an Orangeville resident, said he was concerned about the berms — he would prefer an eight-foot berm. Another concern was drainage to agricultural property. Tom Doyle, drain commissioner, Barry County, said that the county wants the Bray drain maintained and will definitely keep the easement for the drain. In response to a ques­ tion about where the drain solution in the pro­ posal would discharge, he observed. "My gut feeling is that the connection between the two lakes will drain into the Gun River." John Visscher also is opposed to mining. His concern is the trucks on Patterson Road. Stan Leep, former owner of the property being mined in Martin, said. "Agriculture is not what it used to be. The ground is margin­ al without irrigation." He supports GLI. Terry Van Der Molen, a resident, said. "You know the gravel trucks run. I’d be scared to death with all the trucks in a resi­ dential area." Fred Lewis, trustee. Orangeville, said, "We’ve voted extra millage for roads. Wildwood and Patterson Roads were paved last year and this year. Trucks are not good for the roads. The majority of the (Orangeville Township) Board is against it" Jim Kahllo. Orangeville resident, said he has concerns about the sewer plant and any effect on it, increasing density of population, and road traffic. "I am absolutely opposed." he said. Kevin Matteson, owner of Matteson Marine, said. "They have one mine across the street... How many more mines down the Gun swamp?" Chock Norns, resident, com­ mented, "It’s a ttogh decision. It would add more noise, dost in the, air. and traffic. If you do approve this mine, by all means make this company responsible for the roads." Before closing the public comment period, Clyde Morgan, chairman. Barry County Planning Commission, had Jim Alden, mem­ ber of the commission, introduce a letter from Boyce Miller, interim supervisor, Orangeville Township. Miller said that this was the sec­ ond such project in the area and that road projects on Patterson and Wildwood had just been completed. He expressed concern about Marsh Road, especially in the Pickerel Cove area where the road is unstable and the sewer line is settling. "Very heavy traffic will damage the sewer line," he said. In a brief rebuttal, Telman said that the gravel trucks would be covered and cannot spill on the road. On routing, he said, "If it doesn’t come from here, it will still go through here." In his opinion, reliance on other companies would set up a monopoly delation resulting in higher prices and higher taxes. "There are impacts, but when you place undue burdens on resources, the impacts are worse." he continued. He further noted. "We didn’t pick a site adjacent to the lake. There is fairly good sep­ aration from adjacent parcels." He closed, saying, "We are open to reasonable require­ ments." Jim McManus, director of planning and development for Barry County, noted of the current request, "It is just focusing on min­ ing." He further explained that the commis­ sion must find adequate evidence to make a decision. McManus said, "There is not enough infor­ mation to make a decision." He listed several items he thought were needed: • Minutes of the Martin Township Board meetings. • Stipulations from other mining operations in lhe county. • Time to review quotes. • The Gun Lake Protective Association input. • A soil survey. • The impact on wells—affecting a waler supply is a very serious consequence. • Information about the water table. • A drain into the Gun River. • An engineering statement about the qual­ ity cf the gravel. He also noted that stipulations related to this project could be dealt with later if the commission made a "yes" decision. Alden commented. "If we table, it’s only fair to tell them what we want." The motion to table, including all of the items listed by McManus, was made, support­ ed and carried. proceeded through the day amidst the ris­ ing flood waters in Tyden Park in Hastings. The consensus of all was to move the cleanup to later in the year, with hopes of better weather. The flooding last spring also caused a huge amount of material to enter the river and a record amount of trash is expected to be hauled out. Church, community and service groups are being encouraged to participate. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. There are eight sections to the river, and each should take about two hours to clean and float. The activities will start at Tyden Park at 7:30 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts and everyone is to try to be on the river by 8 a.m. The river cleanup should be complet­ ed by noon. For more information, or to get involved, call 269-948-8056 extension 114 (Kim Walton) days, or evenings 269-945­ 9658 (Steve Walker). Free depression screenings slated Barry County Community Menu! Health Authority again will offer free depression screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 ajn. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct 7. Thousands of offices across the country and scores of volunteer health clinicians are observing National Depressing Screening Day. A Harvard Medical School study of developed and developing nations finds that the United States has the highest rate of mental health disorders such as depression. Some 17 to 20 million Americans are affected by depression each year. On Oct. 7, the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority will teach individuals about depression and anxiety. Participants will be invited to fill out a one-page questionnaire assessing a variety of disorders, from depression to anxiety. Depression is a medical condition that involves feelings of sadness, loss q^ieasure io usual activities and hopelessness. Generalized anxiety disorder involve r ooa stant worry over everyday things and is often accompanied by physical complaints such as nausea or sweating and interferes with daily functioning. Those interested may visit Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (in the Pennock Professional Building), 915 W. Green Sl, Suite 103, Hastings, or call Kori Zimmerman or Emily Whisner at (269) 948-8041 for more information. Economic summit Is this afternoon The public is being invited to attend the second annual Economic Development Summit, which will focus on Barry County's economic future. This afternoon’s (Thursday, Sept. 30) forum is designed to bring attention to the issues affecting growth and prosperity in the county. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. and the summit takes place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings. Experts will share their economic devel­ opment experience and how it can affect the county. Speakers include Birgit M. KJohs. president of Right Place Inc. of Grand Rapids; Jeff Chamberlain, city plan­ ner for Kalamazoo; Chad Howell, econom­ ic development specialist for Kalamazoo; and Jim Hettinger, executive director of Battle Creek Unlimited. Local representatives from Hastings, Nashville, Delton. Woodland, Middleville and Freeport will take up economic devel­ opment in their specific areas. Soup, sandwiches and beverages will be provided to summit attendees. There is no charge to attend. The summit is sponsored by the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, in cooperation with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. BJ Hydraulics, Chapple Realty, Hastings City Bank, J-Ad Graphics and Sand Ridge Bank. Reservations may be made by calling 269-945-8995; faxing 945-3839; or e­ mailing dixie@barrychamber.com. More candidate forums planned Voters of Barry County will have three more opportunities to meet with the candi­ dates running for offices in the November general elections. These meetings have been set up to allow for the voters of Barry County to meet one-on-one with any candidates who wish to attend, the first of four programs was held Tuesday evening in Middleville. The meetings will be as follows: • Thursday. Sept. 30. at 7 p.m. — Castleton Township Hall, Nashville. • Tuoiaj Ocl 5. at 7 p.m. - Barry Township Hall. Delton. • Thursday. Oct. 7. at 7 p.m — Commission on Aging Building. Hastings. Any interested candidates and Barry County voters are invited to attend these open meetings. Otis Sanctuary open house set The Michigan Audubon Society Otis Sanctuary open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 16. The bird sanctuary in Rutland Township will welcome visitors to come enjoy the fall colors and crisp air while sauntering through a Michigan Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 125 acres of fields, forest and wetland. These is a well marked 1.2-mile hiking trail. For directions, from Hartings, take M­ 43 West five miles and turn right (west) onto Goodwill Road for two miles, then left (south) on Havens. For more information, call resident man­ ager Thomas Funke at (269) 948-5777 or visit the aiehaile otissanctuary«mei.net. The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is one of 20 sanctuaries and nature cotters owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a private, not for profit organization. It advocates the awareness, enjoyment and stewardship of die environment and natu­ ral resources through education, research, conservation/preservation with emphasis on birds and their habitats. Habitat dinner kill be Friday Barry County Habitat for Humanity will Itave its semi-annual Swiss steak and Chicken Dinner from 4 to 7 pjn. Friday, Oct. 1, at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Proceeds from the meal, available for a donation, will be used to start the construc­ tion of the local Habitat chapter's 25th honju, whiqp U expected tobe finished in June. 2005 and dedicated on the same day as 222 other Michigan Habitat tomes that are part of a Jimmy Carter Work Project. Besides the two meats, the will include potatoes and gravy, salad, a vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert and beverages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian bousing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to nvke a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat, and can't attend Friday's dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 155, Hastings. Mich. 49058. ‘It’s Cider Time’ festivals continue The Historic Bowens Mills "Its Cider Time’’ festival series will continue this Saturday and Sunday, Oct 2 and 3. with the Fork River Free Trappers Mountain Men, Colonial. & Revolutionary War Encampment. The Free Trappers group is part of the Michigan Brigade of the American Mountain Men. a national UOO-metnber group dedicated to studying the history of the American fur trading era. The Fork River Free Trappers take their name from the Thornapple River, called the Fork River by early settlers, after the Indian expression meaning "river of the two tongues." Their authentic encampment display includes only the most primitive of tools, including carved wooden bowls for eating and canvas lodges for sleeping. They also wear the traditional clothing typ­ ical of the mountain man era. which stretched from about 1800 to 1840 when fur trading dwindled due to the introduc­ tion of silk from the Orient The “It’s Cider Time” series consists of five consecutive weekends, each with a different theme through Oct 16 and 17. The remaning festivals this fall will be: • Oct 9 and 10 - "Civil War Days." There will be demonstrations throughout each day with batties at 3 p.m. • Oct. 16 and 17 — Harvest Festival with the second annual "Fine Arts Show." Area artists will displaying their accom­ plishments in the Gathering Place. Many quilts from the community will on display. A "Peoples’ Choice’ award will be given. The festival gate fee for adults is $5, chikiren 5 to 15 years old is $2. The mill is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township. two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. Phone 269-795-7530. �Page 4 - Thursday, September 30. 2004 - The HaMnge Banner Probate judge appointee got special favors Newell dropped the Three debate questions for President Bush To the editor: This week the presidential debates will begin. I am sure we will hear good questions for the candidates, but if 1 had the chance, this is what I would ask Mr. Bush: • Mr. President, in Luke 18:25: Jesus said, "...it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” The economic policies of your administration seem geared to the imme­ diate benefit of the well-to-do. and only promise help for those in real need sometime down the road. How does a "Born Again Christian* like yourself reconcile these seem­ ingly opposing positions? • Mr. President. Martha Stewart will begin serving a prison term soon, having to do with her selling stock on insider information. This case has been prosecuted by the government during your administration. While on the board of directors of Harken Energy, you sold over $800,000 worth of stock at $4 per share shortly before they announced a huge loss, which dropped the price to $1 per share. You neglected to report the transaction to the Securities and Exchange Commission for many months. The Bush (41) SEC noted this violation of federal law, yet never acted. You received a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. Can you briefly describe the differences between her Ms. Stewart's cir­ cumstances and your own? • Mr. President. I have heard you speak with emotion on the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women serving their (our) coun­ try. especially in Iraq. We recently passed a milestone of 1,000' killed in action. In addi­ tion, some 7,000-plu' soldiers have been wounded. Recent news from Iraq suggest that casualties there may total 10,000 by year’s end. All of these will be awarded a Purple Heart. Can you describe how you might feel when someone suggests that perhaps some of these kids were really not hurt seriously enough to be awarded that honor? Mark J. Anderson, Hastings Where is justice in the legal system? To the editor. I sat in the courtroom Sept 21, supporting a friend of mine, whose ex-boyfriend was up for release of probation. He has been on pro­ bation after being convicted of use and pos­ session of marijuana. During his probationary period, I have wit­ nessed him using marijuana, verbally and physically abusing my friend and worst of all, verbally and physically abusing her children. He not only would yell at the children, but had also kicked the youngest child in public. During their ooe-year relationship, he had purchased and used several items that helped him pass his drag tests, including liquid drinks, shampoos, and a "Whizzinator," a device that has the physical characteristic of a male body part. This item is guaranteed to pass any urine drug screen. The Barry County Prosecuting Attorney and his probation officer both were made aware of his use of items to pass his drag screens and his abusive behavior, which resulted in my friend having to file for a per­ sonal protectionorder. .. My friend was told by the probation officer not to worry, that he would no longer be get­ ting away with anything and that if she would like, she could be in the courtroom for his bearing. The judge started his speech by saying “it is the recommendation of the prosecuting attorney that your release of probation be approved. However, it appears that your last drag screening did test positive for the use of marijuana.” The judge then asked him what be had to say about that. His reply was "Yes, sir. That is true. I have been in a very abusive relation­ ship for the past year and have recently taken steps, moved out and am in the process of cleaning up my life." The judge then commended him for mov­ ing on with his life and attempting to clean things up. so to speak. So my questions are: Why in the first place did the prosecuting attorney recommend that his completion of probation be approved? Do these judges not read the case files? Do they not know that there is always something more to the story than what the person standing in front of them has to say? Had the judge read the case history? If so, he would have known that his use of marijua­ na wft long before his relationship with my friend. He would have known the abusive relationship that he claimed to be in, was him abusing my friend and her children. He would have known that the only reason he failed the last drag test was because he couldn't use his "Whizzinator" that he failed to take with him when he moved out. His punishment was the following: Because he failed his drug test, mandatory punishment is the suspension of his driving license for six months. However, he can get a restric led license after 30 days that will allow him to go back and forth to work. He was fined $350 to be paid by the middle of November and probation was lifted. We are talking about a man who just admit­ ted in front of the judge that he was in direct violation of his probation for doing drags and yet he was released from probation for doing drags?! How is this right? Can someone please tell me how the public is supposed to see that justice has been served in this situa­ tion? From what I had seen in that courtroom regarding this case, this man has made a com­ plete mockery of our court system, and trust me when I say he is laughing at all of those in the legal system who were involved. Rae Price. Hastings Prosecutor was out of line To the editor: I would like to commend the administra­ tion of Pennock Hospital for maintaining the privacy of its employee accused of sexual misconduct and for maintaining his employ­ ment status until formal charges were placed. This action upholds his right as a citizen to be considered innocent until proven guilty. I would further rebuke Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, an elect­ ed official, for his contribution and support of the sensationalistic news coverage, and remind him that his job is to serve and protect our community. His aforementioned actions do neither. I believe that by contributing to this media attention, he had denied privacy to both the accused and the accuser, and that maligning Pennock Hospital is counter productive for the good of our community. Mary-Margret Behrman, Hastings To the editor: I lived in Barry County all my life until my would so whole-heartedly endorse his “spe­ cial friend" Stephanie. Legal or not, it just recent move to Los Angeles a couple of years ago to attend college. 1 continue to follow local happenings through the Banner. So it was interesting to follow the primary elections and outcomes last month. I can see there was quite a shakeup that was long over­ due. Of real interest was the campaign for pro­ bate judge. I believe it was unprecedented to have so many running for an office that had a sitting judge. But considering how unethical­ ly the position had been filled. I’m glad oth­ seems totally inappropriate for « sitting judge like Fisher to endorse any candidate in a competitive election. I was deeply bothered by Fekkes. shame­ less use of her step-daughters to campaign on a “family” platform for the family court. Her use of them on campaign literature and in their letters to the editor defending her hus­ band's drunk driving episode speaks volumes about her character. She is trying to cam paign on an “Ozzie and Harriet”-type family that just doesn't exist Along a similar line. I’ve heard that the Barry County Right to Life organization “uninvited” Fekkes to their meeting at the Thomapple Valley Church. I’m sure there is a story benind that one. Fekkes’ recent admission of payroll tax violations and the liens placed against her home is just the latest example of why she is not fit to be judge. 1 can excuse one or two years of tax errors through an oversight, but there is no excuse for six years. This issue is critical since one of her roles as probate judge is to analyze and oversee the tax obligation and asset value of estates. How can she do that when she can.t even manage her own? As judge, will she pass the buck on to someone else for oversight? You can delegate duties, but you cannot delegate responsibility. Fekkes has tried to do both. College life is good here in the big city of LA. and we no doubt have our share of Prima Donnas here, but when I read about the hissyfits she and her campaign manager. Ron Neil, have had over the Furst Friday Forums, she wins top prize. I say, good for the Banner for printing a picture of her empty chair at the recent forum! • It's too late to get rid of Shane McNeill, but at least we can vote his ex-wife, Fekkes. out on Nov. 2. ers stepped up to the challenge to oppose Stephanie Fekkes. The stories I hear from home suggest for­ mer Probate Judge Richard Shaw used his family ties to Governor Jennifer Granholm to strong-arm her into picking the successor of his choice. This is the very same Judge Shaw who did'nt like it when others retired mid­ term to pass, by “anointment,” the benefit of non-elected incumbency. He then did that very thing to get his “special friend” Stephanie to take his place. Throw in the defense of Fekkes* tax prob­ lems by her ex-husband and Barry County Prosecutor. Gordon Shane McNeill. and endorsements by State Senator Patti Birkholz and State Representative Gary Newell, and the story unfolds like a soap opera. This proves that politics does indeed make strange bedfellows. The soap opera now continues with allega­ tions I've heard that Circuit Judge James Fisher intimidated candidates challenging Fekkes and McNeil (who is now unopposed for county prosecuting attorney). As the story goes. Fisher allegedly called their opponents into his chambers to dissuade them from run­ ning. He failed in Fekkes' case, but McNeil's opponent backed out without explanation. If true. I have to wonder how fair the judge will be when the losing attorneys go before him in a trial. 1 also have to question why he Cassie Norton. Los Angeles Calif. Brinkert will take on the real problems To the editor: I am writing in hopes of provoking some serious thought in the voters of Barry and Ionia County. I have learned so much in the campaign process. I have met so many people in poli­ tics. and everyday citizens no different than my family and myself. It amazes me that so many people can even consider keeping peo­ ple in office, whether it is local, county, state or federal government, even if they are truly not doing their job! They seem to vote main­ ly voce along party lines. 1 realize the majority of the population can not empathize or even^understand the finan­ cial devastation • peopt. are feeling in our state. We have so many people unemployed, without insurance or without funding for new training. Our public schools are lacking the proper programs and finances to do (heir jobs, and keep experienced teachers on staff. Unfortunately, every one of these things has affected my family personally, but we are not alone! Who will be next? It could be you! Just imagine for a moment going to work tomorrow and finding out that you have no job, no income, no insurance, no future planned out. When my husband started hk job at Bosch Corporation, he was told he would receive $2,200 per month for retirement and insur­ ance for the rest of his life. His pay doubled in the years he was there. However, after he was downsized when the company left the country, we have no insurance, no guaranteed income and minimal retirement. His unemployment was cut after six months with no extensions allowed, due to the fact President Bush wanted the unem­ ployment rate down. In that pea-and-shell game, if fewer numbers are collecting unem­ ployment benfits, the percentage for the unemployment rate goes down. However, the reality is that the same number of people are unemployed. My point of sharing our personal experi­ ence is not for you to feel sorry for us. As I said, we are far from being alone, it has hap­ pened all over our state! 1 would just li to encourage everyone, regardless of parties, vote for the person in every race, vot: for someone who will work on the issues at liand. to try to solve problems. 1 can't think of anyone better able to work on the main issues than someone who has been affected personally, someone like my husband, David Brinkert. Vote for him for State Representative, you won't be sorry! . Kelly Brinkert, Shelbyville ... Safety is first with SE staff To the editor: Our full day Head Start/Early Head Site recently experienced an emergency where evacuation from our building was necessary. With the help of Susan Linacre, the princi­ pal at Southeastern Elementary, we were able to safely relocate our children until we were given the all-clear for the children to return to our center. Too often we are quick to point out the negative that surrounds us in our community, but the negative is far outweighed by the good that goes on. The support continually given to our program by all the staff at Southeastern is truly appreciated. Deb Cole. Head Start Site Coordinator Correction: Mike Olinger did not suggest that motor­ ball on toxic levels To the editor: State Representative Gary Newell (RSaranac) had the chance this year to step up and vote to protect the citizens of Michigan from cancer causing dioxins. Instead, he did the opposite, by voting to allow more than a 1.000-fold increase in the current standard. Independent groups say this will cause a ten-fold increase in cancer-relat­ ed deaths. Newell has already turned his back on toxic mercury emissions from industry in Michigan. In the four years that he has been our representative in the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County, we have watched mercury levels in our fish and game rise to the point where consumer advisories are common place. Dioxin is one of the most toxic suostances created by man and is already the cause of consumer advisories for venison, wild turkey and squirrels in Michigan. Aside ficm allow­ ing even more of this poison into our envi­ ronment, Newell has fought to cut back on the DNR’s funding to monitor these levels of toxins and to prevent them from issuing con­ sumer advisories. The result? Fish and game throughout Michigan, including Barry County, have ris­ ing levels of mercury. Michigan consumers are advised to eat limited amounts and preg­ nant women are being told to abstain from consuming any of these tainted meats. Whether a person is concerned for the health of themselves and their children, or a sportsman wanting to be assured that the fish and game they eat does not present a health risk. Gary Newell has yet again failed them as a representative. Margaret Tobin, Plainwell Is new voting system accurate? To the editor: Does your vote count? I recently observed the Barry County Board of Canvassers conduct a manual recount of an election which was held using a computerized “accu-vote” system. The chairman looked each ballot over, making sure it was a legal ballot, announced the name voted for. and handed it to another member who checked it, while two other members kept a running tally. After throwing out six ballots, they announced a tie vote, which gave one candidate one more vote, and the other candidate four more votes than the accu-vote machine had tallied. After subsequent counts, they threw out three more ballots and made a decision that the number of votes for one candidate was the same as the accu-vote number and the other candidate's number of votes increased by two from the accu-vote number. Was the mechanical voting machine (where you moved levers to vote) more accu­ rate than what we have now? Again, 1 ask. does your vote count? When? How? Electronically? Manually? I'm wondering. Lee Cook. Delton Let your voice cycle helemts do not save lives, as was reported in a Banner story at the Legislative be heard! Coffee Sept 13. He said helmets do not save motorcycle riders from closed head injuries. Send a letter to the editor! Public Opinion Responses to our weekly question. How about register for draft idea? A bill has been introduced to require young men to register for selective service when they get their driver's licenses. What do you think of that idea? n. itetfav. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pmmo, Hasting* Barner, Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos riauwa, jbcoo* V^Prwioent Prwdart Stevun Jacoba SacacaryrTraaaurar • NEWSROOM• Davtd T Young (EoMwl Elane Gtnn (Assurant EdWor) Helen Mudry Patrica Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Hannah Sabri, Hastings: Tamm! Fleury, Hastings: Frauds Haynes, Delton: Carol Welton. Hastings: Mary Hall, Middleville: Zach Thdsen. Middleville: “1 don’t think this is a good idea. It takes away the ability to choose whether or not to register, which some people may want.” “No, requiring people to register at the same time as getting a license infringes on people's rights.” "Yes, I think it is impor­ tant in case the USA needs them. Often people don’t register, as they are sup­ posed to. when they are 18.” “Yes. because it would save money for the gov­ ernment if they register at “Yes, I think it is a good idea. J think young people really want their licenses and this might help them remember their duty to their country.” "It wouldn’t bother me. I am looking forward into getting my license and 1 want to go into the Army.” Sandra Ponsetto Cathy Rueter Marde Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C1aea»ad ada accepted Monday through Fnday. 800 a m to 5 30 p m the same time and place they get their license.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subecrtptoi Ratoa: S25 par year tn Barry County $27 per year rt aqonng counaes $29 per year ataewhere POSTMASTER Send addreu change* to PO Boa B Hasangn Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Pottage Paid at Haaange. Mi 49068 �The Hastings Banner - Thuredey. SepMwr 30. 2004 - Psge 5 Smoke and mirror taxes solve nothing Governor Jennifer Granholn: and Stale Legislature came up with a scheme last week to reduce the 2005 budget by requiring us to pay part of our property taxes six months earlier. Normally these taxes would be due by February of next year. But many pay them during the current year to be able show the payment when they file their taxes. On the surface, this program looks like a good idea because it doesn't raise our taxes, but look out, it's going to cost us more, it’s just a matter of time. Our legislators are being very short sighted if they implement this plan. What will happen is that the state budget will look artificially better for only one year, as the increased revenue is recognized early. But I wonder if legislators truly have thought through what will hap­ pen to us. the citizens of Michigan. The first thing that comes to my mind, is that all citizens who have a mortgage with an escrow account for property taxes will be severely hurt by this change. When the bill passes, all of the banks that collect this escrow property tax. will send out the following letter: “Dear citizen of Michigan, because the State of Michigan has accelerated the payment of property tax to be paid with the June 2005 billing, the bank must accelerate the collection of escrow funds in order to meet this payment Effective immediately, your monthly payment for property tax escrow will increase. We regret the decision by your legislators, but we have no choice. Sincerely. Your Banker.” Let me give an example closer to home of how this new pre-pay­ ment might work. An employee comes to his boss on a Tuesday and asks for half of his Friday check because he needs the money early. The boa doesn't see anything wrong with the request and grants the early payment But when the employee goes home on Friday with only half a paycheck, his wife asks, "What happened to our check? It’s been shorted." The employee begins to explain to his wife that he had something be wanted to spend the money on and asked for an advance on his check. His wife is outraged and tells her husband they needed the full check on Friday to pay bills that were due that week. This example might seem trite, but the state is already in desper­ ate financial condition, and to ask for money early doesn't solve any problems, it just puts off making the tough decisions until later in the following budget year. I’ve discussed Michigan's financial problems on several occasions in this very space. The way I see it, the problem actually seems to be with our elected officials. The state has been losing jobs, and business and industry has con­ tinued to be soft. That means less money will be coming in for the state to spend. Many families find themselves in the same situation, and they deal with it by reducing their spending, which presents another problem for the state. When people spend less, they generate less in sales tax revenue for the state. It's a big cycle that we need to solve if we are going to stop the economic bleeding. First, the state must continue to reduce spending. State legislators have been working lately to lower spending, but it just han't been enough. Everything needs to be on the table The governor and law­ makers need to review all expenditures, freeze wages and review hir­ ing for all positions. The state is short of funds now and early next year we will begin to hear of al) the new idea on where they expect to come up with additional taxa. One of these idea they are considering is adding sales tax on services. Many of the servica you purchase each week now are free of sates tax, such a taking your clothes to the cleaners, medical expenses, lawn servica, legal fees, advertising and many more. These are just a few of the many things our legislature now is examining to squeeze more money from Michigan taxpayers. A better and fairer way to raise the revenue would be to increase the income tax, which ha been reduced from 4.6 to 3.9 percent over the test 10 years. The tax should be increased only enough to cover what is actually needed to get us through these troubling times. The problem of new taxa for residents will be the difficulty of getting rid of them. If we increase the income tax. we can establish a sunset date, or better yet, tie the increase to a timetable where it automatically is reduced, unless the legislature can show compelling information to stall the decrease for a period of time, like what they’ve done with the income and business taxes. Michigan ha been hit with the negative effects of a global mar­ ketplace. We were told in the previous decade that it would be a new way of doing business, but it looks like we were sold a bill of goods. So far. we've lost industries, jobs and tax revenue. Our standard of living is in decline at the same time residents of Mexico. China and the like find theirs on the rise. The only way we are going to stop the bleeding is to come up with a program that makes it possible for America’s businesses to compete. However, it's not possible for local businas and industry to com­ pete with foreign companies that provide no health benefits, no lia­ bility insurance, unsafe working environment, no environmental standards and a lower per hour payment per employee. This is serious businas and it demands immediate serious debate and action from our legislative and business leaders and the taxpay­ ers of this state. We can beat this if we work together to solve thesc» problems. But remember, we’ll never solve the big issues by delaying them for another day. And that’s just what’s wrong with this latest State smoke and mirrors taxing scheme. Let county make appointments I’ve often been critical of the Barry County Board of Commissioners’ wrong-beadedness in making appointments to boards and commissions over the pat couple of years, but the latest snafu very simply is not their fault Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary Jan McKeough resigned test summer over a potential conflict of interest and her seat ha remained vacant for more than two months. Indeed that’s too long for one important position on a seven-member com­ mission. But the reason it hasn’t been filled is the fault of state, not county government The state ha insisted on having some kind of represen­ tative from the schools be appointed to county-wide planning com­ missions. The state wants a local or intermediate school board mem­ ber or a school administrator to sit in. At first glance, this doesn’t look like a bad idea, but closer exam­ ination reveals some serious flaws. What is the compelling public interest in having a school official on such a board? School officials are busy people, too. and just how are any of them going to be avail­ able to serve a couple more evening meettagsil month? Schools occasionally are involved in planning and zotimg issues, but why is it necessary to have one member guaranteed a conflict of interest in such an issue? The state once again is ttexing its muscle, attempting to overpow­ er local control. The state already is responsible for nearly all school funding, and we’ve seen the mess that system ha created. As much a I’ve been critical of the County Board’s “my way or the highway” approach to appointments. I prefer having them per­ form local appointment duties because they are more accountable than many of the clueless people in Lansing. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J.Ad Graphics Don’t be fooled by assault weapons ban To the editor: I read and evaluated your editorial in the Banner a couple of weeks ago and I hope you will do the same to mine. This is just an expression of my point of view. As a supporter of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, I believe any opinion supporting a ban on guns should have an opposing viewpoint. So, after reading your viewpoint on the ter­ mination of the Clinton assault weapons ban: How did you become an expert on firearms? It might become a good story, an editor becomes a firearms expert. Could you list some of the weapons includ­ ed in this ban? This is not including the AK47 (do you think they should be called assault weapons?). Why do supporters of the ban always use the AK-47 a an example when it plays only a small role in the overall ban? If your viewpoint is based on things you New library critical asset To the editor, As a strong supporter of the new library, I just want a many people a possible to know how critical it is that the new library becomes a reality. It’s critical, not only because our current library is woefully inadequate in size, but because an adequate and healthy Library is one indicator of a healthy and vibrant com­ munity — a community that valua not only education, but one’s ability to reach and have accas to education. We have heard over and over the need for space, more books, computer area, teen cor­ ner. children's area. etc. We also have seen other community projects, albeit wonderful, become realities in a relatively short amount of time. Ptease, fellow citizens, let us make this project not a dream, but our own reality in a short amount of time. Let’s all help in making Hatings a community where people know we value public access to knowledge. Give to the library campaign. Amy Cherry. Hatings heard or read, did you check out the informa­ tion before you expressed your viewpoint? Most of all, on such a controversial subject, did you not think an opposing viewpoint wa in order? Did you know that not one of the guns in t his ban comes under the Defense Department’s definition of an asault weapon? Do you think the reason supporters of the ban use the AK-47 a the example is to give people a distorted view of the ban? Do you really think a Remington 700 or Winchester Model 70 bolt action center fire rifle or Mossberg Mode) 800 pump shotguns or Fawchi or Benelli auto-loading shotguns are assault weapons? How about a Marlin 1895 or an 1866 Yellow Boy replica lever gun? Did you know John Kerry says he supports the Second Amendment, but in his 19 years a a U.S. Senator he never voted in support of a Second Amendment issue? Out of 51 Second Amendment issues, he supported zero. Fortunately, we do not have to rely on what Kerry says, we have his record. Have you heard of Senate Bill 1431, co­ sponsored by Kerry, Ted Kennedy, Diane Feinstein and Charles Schumer? This bill would ban many popular types of hunting rifles and shotguns and asault weapons. No doubt, they will use the AK-47 a an example of weapons banned. When the government is discussing a gun ban. it is time to camouflage the stones in our driveways to escape an asault weapons ban. Robert R. Johnson, Hickory Corners DbbmL/am A4U1AA aMAJMA onnKen cares more about working oeoote Corporations, not people, hold the power in America To the editor: Upon reading the Sept. 16 Banner, my silence can be no longer. At the Legislative Coffee Sept. 13. the talk was about money and economics. When will we get a representative in Lansing or Washington willing Io disclose the compre­ hensive financial report? This will disclose all money and investments, on and off budget The budget only direloses what the gov­ erning body wants disclosed. Any fool can make a budget look the way they want in an effort to get the desired results. I say to the letter suggesting silence is patriotic — no way - no way! I am .1 Vietnam veteran, also damn proud I served, but damn ashamed by the government that seat me there. The U.S. Constitution grants freedom of speech and I’ll defend that right even though I might not agree with what you say. The truth is El Brusho Inc. — Bush and Halliburton Inc., Cheney — are raking in unbelievable war profits using our amis and daughters as cannon fodder, along with peo­ ple who died Sept 11. Greg Palace, a BBC journalist, researched 9-11. The planning of the incident started in the Bush Senior Administration in 1992, through the Clinton Administration and was acted on during the Bush Jr. Administration. Internet web sites to beck what I say are thepowerhour.com. gregpalace.com, infowars.com. and 911 inplanesitexom. Palace was the one who asked Dan Rather "What is front page news outside the U ' will never get printed inside. Why don't you newscasters tell the truth?* Reiher's response was "What, you want us to get necklaced?' Videos. 9-11 in plane site by Dave Vancliste and 911 the great Illusion by George Humphreys will explain the decep­ tion far better than I can. Hosea 4:6 "My peo­ ple are destroyed for their lack of knowl­ edge." Hitler burned the Reichstag to get public consent to invade Poland. Wilson sank the Luritania to get consent to get into World War One. Roosevelt ignored Churchill's warning of Pearl Harbor to get into World War Two. and Johnson created the Gulf of Tonkin inci­ dent to escalate Vietnam. Any patriotic person who feels humbled as they hear “God Biess America." as they fly their Chinese made American flag, should read the Patriot 2 bill. 2417. They’ll puke from total fear as to just who is the enemy of the people. The Homeland Security Act is text book Gestapo-nazism. Diane Feinstein wrote it six yean prior to Sept 11. John Heinz Forbes Kerry is third cousin to George LB. Farvin Brown Harriman Bush. They are not only silver spoons, but also fra­ ternity bones men from Yale. The skull and bones is a Satan worshiper. After so many yean of AWOL under Uniform Code of Military Justice, you're classed as a deserter. Kerry's four-mouth lour of duty is highly suspect Three purple hearts, all bloodless, bronze star, silver star, and enough film clips to ran a presidential cam­ paign is a disgrace to those who fought died, and/or deserved those metals. A silver spoon who has never been s peas­ ant does not have a due as 10 what peasant life is all about The truth is, die preaidux is a puppet to the world beakers. Study presiden­ tial history and compare Afer—rfer Hamilton. Woodrow Wilson. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson to Abraham Lincoln. Andrew Jackson, James A. Garfield. William McKinley and Ronald Reagan, dead men do no harm. These bankers trill see to it that the presidency will be filled by a penon who will fulfill their agenda, no matter how the vole goes. Fannland is worth protecting As a fanner I could write a textbook on that one. TO be brief. Banks see less collateral value on land without development rights. Feudal law (pos­ session without ownership) win show yon who has supreme ownership if yon don't pay your taxes. That includes all property, car. uaux account, kocks, neraom, even c&udren (birth certificate, marriage license). A republic is based on private ownership of all property and freedom to do as you please as long as you don't infringe on others' fiee­ dom (being responsible for your own actions.) Communism is when all property is owned by the stele and all freedoms illegal unless grained by the state. Anyone wanting to keep farmland, as farmland needs to look into the corporme monopoly of the food system. By dissolving the corporaae dictatorship retail food cost will bold the same in relation to gold, but farm couanoditiet will move to the intrinsic value. When an acre of ground will make more growing core than growing a house. itTl grow com. When corporate profits are so small they can no longer buy a political prostitute, states­ men win have an opportunity to become leg­ islative representatives. Td like to publicly apolngirr to my English literature teacher for not reading George Orwell's “Animal Farm" in school. Having just finished it, Mr. Orwell was more of a prophet than a novelist Shame on us for allowing it to happen. Td rather my children look at me to a dead patriot fighting for their freedom, then a live slave in love with my chains. Hany Boulter. Hastings whrVM a vw ao van *2*4 To the editor: And now Viatec! In view of the massive loss of jobs, cut­ backs in education, the rise in health care costs and deficit spending. State Representative Gary Newell continues to pursue and defend his belief that marriage between gays is the greater threat to Michigan’s families. The issue goes beyond whether you accept or reject gay marriage. 1 believe in the polls that suggest most citizens oppose the issue. But to me. it’s a matter of priorities. To me, Newell's obsession with gay marriage does not serve the immediate need of Barry County’s citizens. If any citizen is in doubt, Newell's oppo­ nent in the November election. David Brinkert. wa a 20-year United Auto Workers veteran who had not one. but two different jobs outsourced to other countries. His wife, Kelly, is an elementary school teacher who, with dedication and compassion, tries to teach our children under the constant threat of layoffs and cuts to student programs. Their daughter, Lindsey, faces the financial chal­ lenge of paying her ever-rising tuition at Kellogg Community College white working in the family business. I guess if you are the recipient of two pen­ sions and take in another $125,000 per year in salary and compensation, a Newell doa as our representative, such common issues a job security, health care and college tuition are not important. But those issues are impor­ tant to the Brinkerts, a much a I believe them to be important to the rest of Newell’s short-changed constituents, the citizens of Barry County. This Nov. 2. voters have a clear choice. If you and your family feel the gay marriage issue is the single most important issue which justified Newell spending your tax dollars on over two terms, then by all means, vote for him. On the other hand, if you feel threatened by the loss of jobs, helpless over the cutbacks in education, scared of rising health care costs, and just tired of Newell’s deficit spend­ ing habits, then vote for David Brinkert. Remember Viatec. The choice could not be any clearer! Joe Lukaiewicz, Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pubkshed. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phono number provided for verification. AB that will be printed Is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wB bo withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense ■ Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks* will not bo accepted unices there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the edtor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be pubiishod or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. ■ We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �Page 0 — Thursday. September 30. 2004 - The Hastings Banner CHARLOTTE - Ruby A. Smith. «ge 77. of Charlotte, died Sinndiy. September 25.2004 at the Bay Bluffs Medical Center Facility in Harbor Springs. Ms. Smith was born February 24. 1927 in Charlotte, the daughter ot Fred Eugene and Beatrice A. (Tripp) Raines. She was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Miranda Dickinson; her sis­ ters. Fem Hastings of Lansing and Maxine Olsen of Eaton Rapids; and brother. Harley Raines of Charlotte. She is survived by children. Annetta (Skip) Penix of Nashville. Kathy (Duane) Thompson of Charlotte. Kay (Doug) Babcock of Indian River, son. Joseph (Margie) Smith of Gaylord; sisters. Thelma Simons of Charlotte, Valerie Lass of Lansing and brother. John Raines of Charlotte; 10 grandchildren and II great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held Wednesday, September 29. 2004 al Gresham Cemetery. Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officialing. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at LAKE ODESSA - Evelyn L. Goodrich. 91, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Sunfield, died Monday evening, September 13. 2004, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte following a long illness. Mrs. Goodrich was bom December 15. 1912 in Hint, a daughter of the Rev. Vernon and Vurbia (Troub) Beardsley. She graduated from Woodland High School and attended Huntihgton College. Mrs. Goodrich worked Krugers and vari­ ous retail stores, including J.C. Penny's. She and her husband, Clayton, were proprietors of Clayton’s Jewelry Store in Lake Odessa. He died several years ago. Mrs. Goodrich was also a member of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Surviving are her son. Robert Goodrich; and her daughter, Suzanne (James) Duniond. both of Mulliken; two grandchildren. Mike (Julie) Dumood and Vem (Cindy) Dumond and two great grandchildren. Tyler and Clay. Private services were held at Lakeside Cemetery with Dana Troub officiating. Arrangements were handled by BarkerLeik Funeral Home, Mulliken. www.prayfuneral.com. Worship Together... Marvin Brice Custer fl FREEPORT - Marvin Brice Custer II. age 47 of Freeport, passed away Friday. September 24. 2004. He is survived by wife. Bambi; his son. Joseph Brice Custer; his daughter. Heather Anne and Tim Harkema and his grandchil­ dren. Jarren & Brennan; step-children, Donald Zeigler Jr., Misti Stroud; grand­ daughters. Brittany. Paris, and Darby; brother and sisters. Skip and Helen. Jan & Suzy, Larry and Mac. Creta and Bob. Betsy and Dick. Diane, Joyce; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services for Brice were held Monday at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home. 616 E. Main Street. Caledonia, with Pastor Brian Albright offici­ ating. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by MatthysseKuiperDeGraaf Funeral Directors. ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ffLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacty Roed. DowUng. Ml 49050. Panor. Sieve OioMeed. (616) 756-3021 church phone Sadty Service: 9:30 sub.; Sonday School ll« m; Sunday Eveotag Service 6:00 pm. Btbte Stody A Prayer Tant Wedneeky Rights 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE . CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jdfcrwa. Frther A) Russell. Pmoi Searday Mam 430 pm.; Samfay Mmaes 830 us. Md 11:00 ia; Coafemioa Seturiay 3:30-4:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY 07 GOD 1674 West Seme Rood. Hestrags. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 930 am.; dames far afl Morning Wonhip 10X30 •.bl Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 pm. Wednesday activities 7X30 pm are: Rainbows or JJ. BMe Qmx (ages 2 through 7 or fiat grade). Kids dab or Junior BMe quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mtnistnes or Teen Bible Quiz (<ea 13-19), Adult BMe Saidy - No HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Youth Director. Stephen Scott Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website www. hopemn.org Church Fax No. 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office horn. Wed/Thurs., 9 am to I pm Sunday Morning: 930 am Sunday School. 10:45 am. Morning Worship Sunday. 6-8 pm. Sr. High Youth Sunday evening service 6 pm. Sonshtne PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm Wednesday 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Ge K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 AS). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 915­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am.; Sunday School 9:30 SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 1100 am Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 pm Evening Prayer service. AD services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 hr the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our webatle at http//www.cburchseek/net/church/a ndre* matt or email u al rtrevhns- am twick 4ryahoo.com. age Knuts EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the WoeidWe Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office. (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe ID. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Mumc Sunday Wonhip-8 am aM 10 am Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. TWm Oyer. Paator. Sunday Services. 9:45 am Sunday School How. 11X30 am Morning Wraslup Srn«; 6X30 pm evening Service; Vfadnesday: 700 pm Services far Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE _ Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11:00 am; Evening Service at 6X30 pm; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 10 am-I I am; P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpoie. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provided. sura ■ wn.i mau, aouii small group, youth group, kids dub. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm Christ’s Quihen. BMe Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Dible study. Church website: countrych?pehune.org WOODGROYE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and devator. Sunday School 9:30; Chnrch Service 1030 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Factor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Woqd Sr. - Aduh Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for aU ages; 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service; 700 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and BMe Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Farthful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH , 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry. leaderilup training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprt-fifled church. Meeuag « the Mtpie Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 xxith of Assyria Rd.. NashviBe. Mich. 49073. Sun. rrane A Wcntap 10.30 am. 6XX3 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Oub far boys A gate <s 4-11 Platon David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. -Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. .MfaMirDavid Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippian 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IOX» am; Worship 11X30 xm, 600 pm Wi Malay BMe Class 700 pm. Claaaes far al agta. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and '.I a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings This information on worship service is provided by 7 he Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highwry. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E .Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maaa 3-38 pm. First Friday Holy Hour 5 pm Confeanriuea: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 am • Sunday School 1030am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A nuiuco of Sl Roae Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. Stare Rd. (Corner of Stare Rd. and Boltwood Sl across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Snndays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11X30 a.m. Quizzing Practice 830 am Kids for Christ. 11 am Worship Service for only 3 44 yr.olda. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements Sunday School for all ages 10X30 am Aduh elec­ tives September through November are Celebration of Diaciptine. Pastor Brian leading; The Life & Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXots Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midwack: 9X» mm. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm. adults; Sing' n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6<h-8ih grades. Faith 4 Life A 9- 12th s. Diving Deep. Children old-Sth grade. Faith Weaver fcHoZ^S-1 TWuradav? 1X30 Senior Coffee amAdult S Manor. Hastings. Agnes Hooper was bom on August 25. 1915 in Grand R apids, the daughter of Dirk and Ida (Houstra)^warL She was raised in Grand Rapids, nttended and graduated from Grand Rapids schools. She was married to Alfred C. Hooper on March 25. 1939. Agnes Hooper was a homemaker, she devoted her life to her family and church. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing, crafts and wood refinishing. She was a caring, loving mother, grand­ mother and great grandmother, doing kind deeds for her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by hei two sons, David R. (Betty) Hooper and Ronald A. (Cheryl) Hooper, both of Middleville; one daughter. Christine I. (Dean) Blaha of Allegan; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alfred C. Hooper and a son, John R. Hooper, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Monday. September 27. 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phene 269-945-9414. Michael Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Grace Notes; 700 p.m. Adult Choir. 7.-00 p.m. Adventurers. Friday. Oct. 1 - 11:00-2:30 |________ Donald E. Shrontz________ | Funeral Home, Middleville. Anonymous. Sunday. Oct 3 - 800 A 10:45 am Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday. Oct. 4 - 700 P-tn.. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Oct. 5 - 700 p m. Worship Committer . 700 pm Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct 6 - 1000 a_m. Wordwatcnen; 700 pm Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. I1O0 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays al 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 a m. Traditional Worship; 11:20 am Contempor­ ary Worship The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care is provided for both 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 LAKE ODESSA - Donald E. Shrontz, of Lake Odessa, and formerly of Grand Ledge, age 95. passed away September 22, 2004 al Hastings. Mr. Shrontz was a retired Grand Ledge area farmer and former Oneida Township Clerk for 10 years. He was a former member of the Grand Ledge Baptist Church, member of the Faith Bible Church. Lake Odessa and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Inez; son. Dale (Eva) Davidson of Gaylord; daughter, Ruth (Stanley) Anderson of Arden Hills, MN; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. He was predeceased by his son and daugh­ ter-in-law; Duane (Jody) Shrontz; brother. Carroll; sisters, Doris Waiters and Bernice Blanchard and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday. September 27. 2004 al the Grand Ledge Baptist Church. 1120 Willow Hwy., with Pastor Andrew Ford and Dr. Stanley Anderson officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Grand Ledge. For those desiring, contributions made to the Grand Ledge Baptist Church will be Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-bome.com).___________________ Walter F. Dettmann_______ | OSHKOSH. WI - Walter F. Dettmann, age 73, of Oshkosh. WI. formerly of Caledonia, died Sunday. September 12. 2004. He was the son of the late Fred and Eleanor (Schultz) Dettmann. He was preceded in death by brother Oliver Dettmann. Survivors include a daughter. Susan (Greg) Shaffer of Saranac; three grandchildren. Angela. Jamie and Gregory; a sister. Louise Posthuma of Kentwood; and a brother. Donald (Marlene) Dettmann of Wayland. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service remembering the life of Walt will be held Friday. October 1. 2004 at 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 908 N. Main Street. Middleville with pastor E Anthony Sikora officiating. Burial took place at Holy Corners Cemetery in Caledonia. Eunice J. (Crofoot) Brown WAYLAND - Eunice J. (Crofoot) Brown, bom May 26. 1916. passed away at Laurels of Sandy Creek. Wayland, on September 22, 2004. She was the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Jackson) Crofoot and graduated from Wayland High School in 1934. Eunice was married to Elmer Brown on July 4. 1937. Surviving are her brother. Jr. Robert Crofoot Sr.; sisters. Helen (Athol) Hazen and Mary L. (Ralph) Marcoti; brother-in-law. Bob (Evelyn) Brown; also several nieces and Lois Crofoot. Funeral services were held Saturday at the funeral home. Interment at Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Area Ambulance or Middleville Baptist Church. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. greatly appreciated. Arrangements were made by Peters & Murray Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. Services. October 6 - 6:15 am. A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Elizabeth “Elaine" Standkr. age 67. of Hastings, experienced some diffi­ culty while swimming at Algonquin Lake Wednesday in training for her winter season of speed skating. Caring neighbors and emer­ gency staff responded, however Elaine left us Saturday September 25, 2004 in the early hours of the day at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The breath of her being returned to the lips of God who gives it to all of us! With assur­ ance of a higher justice we look forward to the dawn of a day that will unite us again. Her family and friends are so thankful for her fighting tenacity that gave us a few days to say good-bye. Her efforts enables us to assure her of our well being as well as hers. Elaine is loved by her husband. Leonard Lynn Standler Sr. who strives to be strong in 'e wake of his beautiful wife and friends, her children, Catherine Rose Kershner married to Demos of Sand Lake, Cheryl Nye married to Thomas, Leonard Lynn Standler Jr. married to Letha, Paula Ann Dean, and Paul Joseph Standler married to Lisa all of Hastings rally in support of their father and sustained by laughter and tears in remembering the won­ derful woman we rsJIed mom. Her grandchildren L randon John Standler. Gabriel Kershner. Amber Ann Dean. Chelsea Nicole Standler. Latisha Marie Standler. Lacey Lyn Standler. Kylie Ann Standler, Lindsey Ann Standler. Baily Preston Nye. will miss grandma's tenderness and nurturing spirit, her cheers at sporting events and the many lessons they've learned from her. Her great-grandchildren Brittany Lynn Thomas and Evan Joseph Standler will know the love of grandma from those who surround them. Elaine is survived by her brothers and sis­ ters. Mary and Jim Daily of Traverse City. Pat and Rick Richenbach of California, Carolyn Milot of Wyndotte. William and Vicki Brochue of Anaheim. CA. and Gregory Brochue of Hastings. Elaine had a heart to embrace a communi­ ty of friends whose names are endless. She retired from the State of Michigan and enjoyed volunteering, worked part time al Pennock Hospital, and serving on the auxil­ iary. Her sense of fun and fellowship led to begin a Red Hat Society in Hastings. As Queen Mother she enabled women to cele­ brate their lives and enjoy the confidence of their years by doing flamboyant red hats in community outings. Watch out for them and step aside in honor with respect that they al! deserve. She loved life with an enthusiasm that is rarely seen, she loves sports of all types; her indomitable spirit swam with grace and ele­ gance. loves the tirades triathlon team, kayaking, snow shoeing, and her love, spued skating. She holds many slate and national titles as a young speed skater and re-captured those titles again in her recent years. Her smile and sparkling eyes lit up many faces, her love of artistic creativity left many pre­ cious gifts and beauty beyond words, in her gardening. _________________________ l- -1 l»T” nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Elmer, sister. Ruth Wobma and infant sister. Give a memorial that can go on forever HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE - Agnes Hooper, age 89. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 23. 2004 ai Thomapple HASTINGS - Loyal “BUT Kinney, age 77, of Hastings, died Monday, September 27, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Kinney was bom on July 30. 1927 in Hastings, the son of Floyd and Edith (Morganthaier) Kinney. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 after spending two years in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War U. He was married to Donna J. Bachelder on March 8. 1947. He was employed at Michigan Department of S>nte Highways for 36 yean, retiring in August 1982. Bill was an avid golfer, enjoyed dancing, woodworking, and playing softball. He was a member of Riverbend Golf Club. Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. American Merchant Marine Veterans and Hastings American Legion Post #45. Mr. Kinney is survived by his wife. Donna; son, Robert (Susan) Kinney of Petoskey; grandson, Matthew Kinney of Petoskey; granddaughter. Julie (Kevin) DeGroot of Petoskey; great grandchildren. Madison Kinney. Owen and Olivia DeGroot; sister-in-law, Lois (Richard) Carl of Kalamazoo; nieces, nephews and cousins. \Preceding him in death were his parents; brother. Lyle Kinney; and sisters, Ladora Tolles, Lavona Rockhill, Leona Howe, Layonatine Schmidt. Services wil! be held on Thursday. September 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown offici­ ating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Elaine is no longer with us physically, but she is everywhere, our hearts are nurtured by all she left behind! She is very loved. In honor of Elaine donations may be made to Trilanders Triathlon Club thro the Health and Wellness Center at Pennock Hospital to purchase a defibrillator and a fitness scholar­ ship fund. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday. September 28. 2004 at 11 a m. at Sl. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings Fr. Alfred Russell officiating. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hasbnga Banner - Thursday. September 30. 2004 - Pape 7 DOSTER - Robert Kull. (Ranger Bob) born April 9. 1948, in Buffalo, New York, of Doster. Mich., passed away on Monday, September 13. 2004. He is survived by his wife and partner Julia Carson, his mother Mary Joan Kull, of Buffalo, his sister Kathleen (Kull) and Walter Bossinger. of Buffalo, nephew Scott and Kathryn Bossinger. of San Diego, and niece Jodie (Bossinger) and Troy Snyder, also of San Diego, his faithful canine companion. Buckwheat, and many loving friends. Bob’s father, Theodore Kull, preceded him in death. Bob graduated from Michigan Technical University, and worked as a chemical engi­ neer for the Upjohn Company before becom­ ing the ranger at Camp Merrie Woode of the Giri Scouts Glowing Embers Council. As an active member of the local com­ munity, Bob was involved for many years with Prairievillte Township operations He was iZhairman of the Prairieville Township Planning and Zoning Commission since 1993 arid instrumental in helping to develop the current Prairieville Township Land Use Plan. Bob served on the Parks Commission since 1993, and was serving his second elected term as Chairman. Bob was also an active member of the Township’s Tax Board of Review. Bob was a conservationist and belonged to several organizations devoted to land con­ servation issues and was a founding member of Gun River Ducks Unlimited. Bob was a dedicated naturalist, a wildlife expert, and he raised bountiful crops of vegetables in his organic gardens. Many knew Bob as an avid sportsman, where he spent much of his free time enjoying the lakes, streams and woods of this area. Bob’s friendships ranged far and wide; his humor was legendary and support­ ed by his involvement in the “Bob” Committee and his loose affiliation with the church of the Sub-genius. His talents and abilities were often called upon, and he seldom refused a request for help from friend or stranger alike. He was, to all. Ranger Bob. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 3. 1-3:00 pm. at the Prairieville Township Park/Ball Diamond in downtown Prairieville on Norris Road. Call 623-2664 for details and directions to the Hall. Giris Scouts of Glowing Embers Council is planning a separate memorial for current and past members and friends of the Giri Scout family. Please call 343-1516 for details. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Giri Scouts Glowing Embers Council. 1011 West Maple St, Kalamazoo, Ml 49008, or Gun River Ducks Uni imited. 8647 W. Pine Road, Del ton. MI. 49046. Loren R. Alfred DELTON - U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Lt Col. Loren R. Alfred, age 71, of Delton, passed away September 23, 2004 at His residence with his family at his side. Lt. Col. Alfred was bom February 26, 1933 in Malanuska, Alaska, the son of Harold and Elina (Kehanen) Alfred. He was a graduate of the Naval Academy and served for a total of 26 years in the U.S. A»r Force where he was a fighter pilot retir­ ing in 1977. He enjoyed woodcarving and one of his eagles is displayed at the Naval Academy. Playing trombone in the church orchestra and building models were his favorite past time. He is survived by his wife Susan E. (Davidson); daughters JoAnne Franklin, and Jeanne (John; Dyke; a son, James Alfred; stepdaughters, Sheri (Richard) Welsh, and Wendi (David) McCausey; a sister. Barbara (Frank) Logue; and brothers, Bruce Alfred and Dave (Claudia) Alfred: 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 27, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie offici­ ating. Burial with full military honors took place at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Hastings will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. HASTINGS - Frances N. Hoaglin, age 77, of Hastings went to be with her Lord sur­ rounded by her loving family Saturday. September 25.2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Hoaglin was bom on February 4, 1927 in Walnut Creek, California, the daugh­ ter of Austin and Lura (Mendenhall) Sollars. She was raised in several communities within the United States nnd attended schools in those communities. Some years later, she and her family were very proud that she grad­ uated from Hastings adult education. She was married to Billy G. Hoaglin. Sr. on December 8, 1943. She moved to the Hastings area in 1947. Frances did in-home clothing and jewelry sates and for many years had a flea market distribution business at the old Barry County Fair. She was a member of the Women of the Jacobs celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Raymond L, Graham NASHVILLE - Raymond L. Graham, age 67, of Nashville, passed away Friday, September 24, 2004 peacefully at Thomapple Manor, Hastings, MI. Mr. Graham was bom in Nashville, on April 2, 1937. He was the son of the late Ronald M. and Myrtle E. (Weaver) Graham He was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools graduating from W.K. Kellogg in 1955 On September 10. 1960. at the United Methodist Church in Middleville he married Janice A. Walters. Raymond joined the United States Navy on September 6,1956. During his Naval career Raymond and his family were stationed throughout the world. In 1966 Raymond began to focus his career on the Naval computer systems where be began as a data processing technician. After several re-enlistments Raymond retired as a Computer Systems Analyst in 1975 with 20 years of honorable service to his country. During his time with the United States Navy he earned commendations which included four Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals (Vietnam and Lebanon); two Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals; The Pistol Medal (Sharpshooter); and the Navy Unit Commendation. Raymond and his family returned to the Nashville area in 1980 after he retired from the Navy where he was a lifetime member of Nashville VFW 82*0. and a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. His is survived by his loving wife. Janice; daughters: Brenda (Michael) Fox. Conine (Gregg) Godbey, and Ann Graham; broth­ ers: James (Christine) Graham; Grandsons Devlin Graham, Graham Godbey. and Granddaughter Michael* Godbey. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Disbrow, and brother -in-law, Ellsworth Disbrow Graveside Service with full military honors were held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Wednesday. September 29. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Edna Ruth Southerland LAKE ODESSA - Edna Ruth Southerland, age 70, of Lake Odessa, passed away late Friday evening, September 24. 2004. Edna is survived by her daughters, Terry Lynn Southerland and Rejeania Southerland; daughter-in-law. Glenna Bilteadcaux; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Milton and Annies (Bishop) Logan; son, Gary Lee Southerland; and daughter, Tina Pteaae come and fellowship with in a the Grace Brethren Bible Church for the 10:30 A silver wedding anniversary was observed Wednesday, Sept. 29,2004 by Mike and Sue (Czinder) Jacobs, formerly of Hastings. A trip to Las Vegas is planned to celebrate the occasion. They are the parents of Andrea and John Michael. Moose, enjoyed ceramics and flower garden­ ing. Mrs. Hoaglin is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Richard) Herbstreith of Hastings; sons. Billy (Claudia) Hoaglin Jr. of Nashville and David Hoaglin of Perry, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband. Billy on Feb. 17, 1994 and a sister. Mina Mae Sollars. Services were held Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Hastings Thomapple Volley Church with Chaplain Carla Smith officiat­ ing. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wren-funer­ al-home.com). Bus Server turn BO Bill and izrfi Haselden of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alaina Jane Haselden, to Zebulan James Truer, son of Doug and Judy Truer of Middleville. Alaina is a 2004 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and currently employed at Sam’s Joint in Alaska. She will be attend­ ing Excel Academies of Cosmetology in 2005. Zeb is a 2J04 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed by Tru-Air Heating and Cooling Inc. The couple will reside in Hastings follow­ ing a November 6. 2004 wedding at Peace Reformed Church in Caledonia. in service to hear Russell preach st age 80. We would like to have aantaay of you (fam­ ily and friends) aa we can. We appreciate your attendance Kristina Nickole Eding and William Denial Morris were united in marriage in a waterfront ceremony on July 17, 2004 at the home of the bride’s parents in Lansing. Parents of the couple are Randy and Janet Eding of Lansing and George and Kathleen Morris of Hastings. The bride is a graduate of Holt High School and Central Michigan University and is currently the Director of Medical Records at the Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home in Battle Creek. The groom is a graduate of Hastings High School. He is a Millwright and the owner of Bill’s Custom Repair Service in Delton. Best man and Matron of Honor were Russ and Pattie Lyttle, Ryan Eding, was grooms­ man. Lisa Davis was bridesmaid. Junior bridesmaids were Arika and Ivana Morris and flower girl was Anesia Tdmas. Host and Hostess were Bruce and Kathy McAttee. Bruce McAttee also performed music during the wedding ceremony with guitar and vocals. The couple honeymooned in Niagara Falls, Canada and reside in Battle Creek. Roush. Delton. DELTON - William G. “Pops" Devine of Delton passed away September 29. 2004 at his residence. . “Pops” was bom in Kalamazoo on September 30, 1918. He was a veteran of WWI1, serving his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed woodworking, he loved to gar­ den and work in his orchard. Animals were very special to him, especially his best friend Spanky, his dog. He is survived by daughters, Sally (Al) DeKoster of Plainwell, and Linda Devine and her friend Dave Watson of Delton, a “spe­ cial" daughter. Kim Mix of Battle Creek; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ada Gurd; special nephew and niece, Wayne and Robin Ruthruff; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gledis (Burton) in 1996 and a grand­ son Billy Bob. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday. October 2, 2004, 10 a.m., at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton Edgers to celebrate 65 years of marriage Lynn and Peg Edger are celebrating 65 years of marriage. They were married September 30. 1939 in Bryan. Ohio with friends. Bud tad Virginia Myers in atten­ dance. Lytrn and Peg have five children, Terry, Gayle. Jill. Mark and Tracy. If you would like to send a card, their address is: 07400 Lakeview Dr.. Lot 433. Charlevoix. Mich. 49720. . Happy anniversary. Mom and Dad! COA to offer program for older drivers Marriage licenses Ryan Thomas Leslie, Hastings and Jamie Michele Scobey, Hastings. James Erskine Brown HI. Hastings and Jan Labun, Hastings. Adam Michael Silsbee, Delton and Sarah Lenoir Kennedy, Delton. Samuel Paul Koscinski, Hastings and Kari Anne Peters, Hastings. James Henry Gibson, Hastings and Laura Lynne Jonker, Hastings. Timothy Jason Ward, Hickory Corners and Joyce Marie Channells, Hickory Cotners. Philip Arthur Arnold, Delton and Karen Ann Mugridge, Delton. Bruce C. Frost, Freeport and Beth Ann Beardsley, Freeport. Brian Thomas Tack. Bellevue and Amy Lu There will be an 80th birthday open house on Oct 3. 2004 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Grace Brethren Bible Church, 600 Powell Rd. Hastings. Lunch will be about 12:20 p.m. All are welcome. You may tiring a dish Io share if you like. Tableware will be provided. If you have questions call: 269-945-9219 or 269­ 945-3706. LARGO, FLA. — Lenoir McGimpsey Feldpausch, age 98, of Largo. Fla. and for­ merly of Hastings, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at the Largo Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1906 in Lexington, Kentucky, the daughter of Myrtle Siler and Raymond Lenoir McGimpsey. Lenoir attended grade school in Morristown. Tenn, and college in Boston. Mass. She moved to Knoxville, Tenn, in 1925. She retired in Knoxville after 30 yean as a regional supervisor for Peggy Hale Stores. Lenoir was married to John Spree who died in 1953. She married Roman C. Feldpausch (founder of Feldpausch Corporation) on May 16, 1955 and he pre­ ceded her in death on July 15, 1986. Rome and Lenoir lived in Hastings for 30 years and were very active in the community and church activities. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Lenoir has lived in Pinecrest Place, Largo, Fla. for the past six years. She is survived by her two sisters, Mary Carolyn Waddell of Largo. Fla., Mildred Siler Wigington of Gainesville, Tenn.; nephew. Rusty (Grace) Waddell of South Carolina; stepson, Thomas (Delores) Feldpausch of Battle Creek; stepdaughters, Anne (Joe) Hubert of Hastings, Janet (Tom) Cavanaugh of Cheboygan; 18 stepgrandchil­ dren; nine step-great-grandchildren and sev­ eral step-great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Foundation. Pennock Foundation or chant) of one's choice. Respecting Lenoir's wishes, private serv­ ices will be held. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Marie Torres. In keeping with Edna's wishes, a private family service was held at Lakeside rbmitim banner mn week! Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. The Barry County Commsaton on Aging, in partnership with American Aasociatton of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer a safe driving program for senior citizens at the COA Oct 13 awl 14. The 55 ALIVE'Mature Driving program, developed by the AARP. provides instruction in: • Characteristics of the driver aged 50 and over. ■ Frustrations and effects of aging on driv­ ing behavior. ■ Effects of fatigue, mrdiratinm. and alco­ hol on driving performance. • How impaired vision and hearing affect driving performance and how to compensate for this • Rules of the road and efficient driving techniques under present-day road and traffic conditions. • How to plan travel time and select routes for safety and efficiency. • How to make crucial decisions in danger­ ous. hazardous and unforeseen situations • Deciding when to stop driving. Dr. Lori L Temple of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas suggests the answer to the question. “Should you Hop driving just because you are growing older?" is different for everyone. -The key is in honestly assessing strengths and weaknesses," rhe says/ "Be critical; think about what makes a good driver and decide If you meet your standards By compensating for age-related changes, most people can stay safe and mobile for a long time.' COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington says, 'With recent incidents in the new, involving older driven, we are pleased to be teaming up with trained volun­ teers from AARP. We are especially pleased that the Commission on Aging is able to fund 50% of the cost of the program for Barry County senion. bringing the individual cost to just $5 for senion and 510 for those age 50 to 60.' The 55 ALIVE/Mature Driving program will be held at the Barry County Commission an Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings, from I2:30lo 4 p.m Wednesday. Oct 13 and Thursday, Oct 14. The class is open to all individuals ages 50 and over. All individuals must pre-register by calling the Commission on Aging at 269-948­ 4856 by Oct 7. �Page 8 - Thursday, September 30 2004 - The Hastings Banner jzfnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitchdU and Marcy Sugar coming parade downtown at 4:30. Each of the classes and some sports groups had entries. They were led by the varsity band under the direction of David Macqueen. A Lake Odessa police car came first with its blinking lights. Two fire trucks brought up the rear with the football team members riding high. The parade route was on Fourth Avenue from Tupper Lake Street to Fourth Street. In past years such a parade would have taken place in front of the grandstands during halftime of the football game. With the new track, this was not possible so the parade route was moved uptown. Lester and Virginia Yonkers entertained several cousins Sunday afternoon in honor of Mel Yonkers of Grand Rapids whose 96th birthday came on Monday this past week. The highly successful Lakewood varsity cross-country teams had an entry in the Homecoming parade. The road work continues. Paving is soon to be done on the north side of M-50. Soon thereafter we should be able to have two-way traffic on this state highway. Next week the semi-annual rummage sale will be held at Fellowship Hall of the central United Methodist Church, with doors open to the public Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. A sister-in-law of local residents in the Shoemaker family has died. Elaine Shoemaker, widow of Arnie, died on Saturday. Her funeral was set for Wednesday. Sept. 29. at the Cook Funeral Home in There is to be a chili supper at Fellowship Hall of Central UMC on Saturday Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds will go toward support of the youth director. Roast beef, anyone? The Easton UMC on Johnson Road northwest of Ionia is holding a supper from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Ionia Habitat for Humanity will have a din­ ner and silent auction Thursday. Oct. 7. at the K of C Hall in Ionia, starting at 5:30 p.m. This is a Swiss steak meal. Advance tickets can be purchased at the GE Credit Union or Wilson Heating. Friday 9-5. and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. with “bag day,' in which customers can fill a gro­ cery bag full for $1. Leftover items then arc sent to some charitable agency In Ionia County. United Methodist Women arc the sponsoring group. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct 9. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Elizabeth Kerstens, who will talk about a computer pro­ gram. A Lansing obituary for Christine Bohnet. age 56, states that she was born in Hastings to Stanley and Donna Thompson. She worked for the Michigan High School Athletic Association for 21 years, retiring because of illness. She is survived by her husband. Patrick Bohnet. She was the widow of Frederick Sible. She was mother of two and stepmother of two daughters. Congratulations to Tony and Nicole Jados of Woodland on the birth of their twins, Elizabeth and Zachary. Grandparents arc Donovan "Mick" and Luanne Parks of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Donovan "Doc” and Vera (Sprague) Kauffman of Baldwin. Dear Annie: I have a friend who cannot refrain from trying to start a private, two-per­ son conversation while there already is a live­ ly group conversation in progress. I also work with "Ruth,* and even during meetings, she tries to start a conversation with the person sitting next to her. There never has been a meeting where her name is not sharply spo­ ken in order to bring her focus back to the group. She never seems embarrassed about the reprimand, nor is she apologetic. At first, I was tolerant of these asides, because I thought she really needed to address a particular concern at that precise moment. Now I realize it's just a bad habit She attempts these hijackings in every con­ versation, regardless of the topic. I lately have taken to thwarting her interruptions by say­ ing, "I'm sorry, but I can only follow one con­ versation al a time." I did this twice in one day, and she looked shocked and distressed. Ruth is in her 50s, and I suspect she has ADD. I casually mentioned the possibility to her (as if I suffered from it), and we reviewed an on-line list of symptoms together. Though she has 90 percent of the symptoms listed, Ruth was not impressed and shrugged off the information. If I am any more direct. I'm afraid I will lose her friendship. After 20 years of knowing this woman, she has not changed her behavior. Do you have any suggestions or advice? — Polite Conversationalist in Boston Dear Polite: Ruth may not realize she is being inappropriate, but over time, she has no doubt irritated people who are professionally and personally important to her. You vere smart to frame her problem as if you also nad one. so don't give up yet. You wvxild be doing Ruth a favor by point­ ing out that interruptions of this sort uninten­ tionally alienate people, and it would be in her best interest to concentrate more on being part of the group conversation. Admit conspiratorially that this takes a lot of effort, and give her some pointers that you've "picked up." (P.S.: If you don't have the gumption to do this, be prepared to put up with her inter'uptions forever.) The junior class entry had two members in the Crow's Nest of Its maritime float. Grandville. Lorraine Scheidt and Mary Shoemaker arc the remaining members of the family here. Cariton Eugene ( Smitty) of Bath died Saturday. Sept. 25. at age 74. He was bom in Hastings, the son of the late Calvin and Stella Lakewood Christian School is having one of its periodic paper drives until Oct 5. They accept newspapers tied or in paper bags, mag­ azines and phone books. For this one time, they are having a pop can drive. The cans may be left at the recycle truck parked along their drive just off MO-50/Velte Road. The Lakewood News introduced in this week’s issue new pastors Jonathan Reid at Zion Lutheran and Jeff Schrock at Sunfield and Sebewa Center UMCs. The Village Council has set Halloween trick or treat hours from 6 io 8 p.m. on Saturday. Oct 30. Notes from the township board in the Lakewood News indicate that the village is negotiating for purchase of a spot of land for location of a new water tower with the logo to read “Odessa Township." Eighth grade football players walked their route in the Lakewood Homecoming parade Friday afternoon. per (■02S-OC13O ADD alienation C < (Carter) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ethlynne. and three children, along with his local sisters. Mary Dykhousc and Elaine Smith and other siblings. Tom Smith of Clarksville. Kenneth Smith of Mulliken and five others. Funeral services were set for Tuesday at DeWitt. Local people were treated Friday afternoon to the home­ Socially stingy Dear Annie: While at a recent meeting of university women regarding our city's social services budget, one wealthy, elderly woman complained that people on welfare were a drain on taxpayers' money. I was taken aback by her selfish attitude, but stunned when she added, "There is no such thing as a single par­ ent." As a divorcee. I raised children without the benefit of child support or government assis­ tance, well before laws were enacted to track deadbeat dads. Having struggled for many years, I was highly offended by her callous remark. I would gladly have my tax dollars going to assist the poor so they might live in dignity. What does one say to someone with such a stingy heart? - Stunned in Stratford, Conn. Dear Stratford: Tell her. "I'm sorry you believe that, and 1 hope no one you love is ever in need of such help." It won't get through to a mind that is nailed shut, but it might make you feel better to say it Greedy grad? A Klein Brothers truck dumps yet another bead of sand for the freight house site. Dear Annie: A close family member has oeen a student for the last 30 years. He con­ tinues to get numerous degrees in various fields. What is the proper etiquette for send­ ing graduation gifts? Do we send one each time we get an announcement that he has another degree? This is breaking the bank. San Ramon, Calif. Dear San Ramon: After the first degree, all that is necessary is a nice card and your warm, good wishes. We hope with all those letters after his name, he also has a J.O.B. Absence alarm Dear Annie: My husband. "Lenny," was laid off from his job nearly three years ago. He decided to return to school, but he attends classes in another city. I will be living with some friends while he is in school for the next two years, and well see each other every frlOof parma now only $39 and up 25% c REDKEN J m-t 8-8, sat 8-8, sun 13-5 (no apportment needed} j J 1 check the white pages or vert www testasaions.com for a saton near you. ■ B Piesca salons Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. other weekend. Lenny and I will celebrate our third anniversary this year, and sometimes I’m not sure I want to be married any more. I'm hav­ ing a hard time coping with his absence. I have started to find other men attractive and did something 1 never thought I'd do: I made a pass at a friend. I always have been faithful, yet this one time I came so close to throwing everything away. I have no intention of telling Lenny, because it only would r-wse him pain that he doesn't deserve. This is not what 1 signed on for when we married. How long do I have to wait before I call it quits? - Washington Wife Dear Wife: Why are you so willing to give up? Two years may seem like an eternity, but it isn't really that long. If you are committed to Lenny, and you see him every other week­ end, you should not find this arrangement so impossible. Can you find a job where Lenny is attend­ ing school and perhaps live in student hous­ ing to save money? Is there a town midway between your current place and Lenny's school where you both could live together and commute? Explore these options and see if they can work. Of course, if you don't WANT to be married any more, that's a dif­ ferent story, and one that Lenny deserves to know about in advance. Friend freeloads Dear Annie: My friend. "Jake," has lived with me on and off for the last 16 years. I love him like a brother, and my kids call him Uncle Jake. In the last two years, Jake has become less of a friend and more of a burden. He has no job. pays no bills and doesn't offer to help around the house. All he does is eat. sleep and play on our computer. Jake has had only two jobs in his entire life, and neither lasted more than six months. He has two kids and recently stopped contact with them. The children and his ex moved 200 miles away so she could get work, because he is not able to pay child support. I cannot understand how any parent won't fight to see his children and why Jake will not take responsibility for what he has helped cre­ ate. I don't want to lose him as a friend, but he's wearing on me. If I kick him out, be will move in with his mother. This would solve my problem, but not his. Any ideas? - Illinois Friend Dear Friend: You are not responsible for Jake's immaturity, but you certainly are enabling him to continue freeloading. It's time to cut the cord. If Mom lets him move in with her, too bad, but it doesn't help the situ­ ation for you to be the patsy. Tell him you love him but he needs to grow up - prefer­ ably somewhere else. Proper professional Dear Annie: I'm writing about the letter from "Worried in Wyoming," who fears her 14-year-old stepson "Warren" may be a potential pedophile. As a psychologist specifically trained in this area, it seems that the teenager is very troubled. If the boy's current therapist is not specifically trained to deal with such children, he or she is probably out of their professional expertise’. I cannot stress enough how critical it is that Warren seek help from properly trained professionals. Please suggest the par­ ents contact the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (atsaxom). 4900 S.W. Griffith Dr., Suite 274. Beaverton. OR 97005. — James Manley, Ph.D., Kona, Hawaii. Dear Dr. Manley: Thank you so much for your excellent suggestion. A few readers also recommended STOP IT NOW!, an organiza­ tion with a confidential help-line at 1-888PREVENT (1-888-773-8368). We hope the parents will follow through. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQcomcast.net. or write to: Annie'i Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web poqe at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September X. 2004 - Page 9 Local woman dies after Algonquin Lake incident 22. with Jane Walker in their twice a week routine. Standler was in training for her win­ ter season of speed skating and the Trilanders Triathlon Club at the Pennock Heath and Wellness Center. She suddenly called for help wliile several hundred yards from the north shore near Woodland Drive. Her calls for help were heard by Peg Dunnigan, a resident on the lake who alerted her husband Reg Dunnigan. Both went to the area in their boat and found Standler floating face down. They brought her to shore where they started CPR, with the help of Walker. Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis, who arrived soon after, contin­ ued two-person CPR untill the ambulance arrived. Standler was taken io the Pennock Hospital Emergency Room, where she received emer­ gency treatment She was then admitted to the hospital, where she died on Saturday. Because of wrong infomalion received the afternoon of Sept 22, the Banner last week incorrectly reported she was expected to Maple Grove Township Elizabeth Standler The current building and site of the Maple Leaf Grange in Maple Grove Township By Joyce Weinbrecht Maple Leaf Grange No. 940 was begun in 1901 when a group of farm families in the southeastern part of the township decided to organize a Grange in the community. They were granted a charter on Jan. 1.1902. At first they met in their homes and in the Quailtrap Schoolhouse. They rented a hall at Maple Grove Center for special meetings. In 1912, they purchased the hall at Maple Grove Center from Mrs. Leander Lapham. They used this building until 1948 when they sold it to the township as the Maple Grove Township Hall. A new site had been given to the Grangers by George and Bessie Mason, one half mile north of the Maple Grove center on M-66. Grange volunteers and others in the area .start­ ed the building and on June 24,1949. the new cf the National and State Grange. They made it possible for members to purchase farm and household supplies at lower prices. They offered the Grange insurance policies to pro­ tect their members. They participated fully in Grange events at county and state levels, as well as the national program. The Grange purchased me former Maple Grove School building near Maple Grove Center to house a newly organized juvenile Grange. There was no electricity in the build­ ing at this time (March 1948). Gas lanterns were being used to light the building. There were 36 youngsters in the newly organized group. The master of the juvenile Grange was Norman Healy. Matrons were Mrs. Jack Elliston. Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Cliff Rich and Mrs. Milo Young. The young­ sters ranged in ages from 5 to 14 years. On Dec. 18, 1975. Johnstown Grange No. Grange Hall was dedicated. 127 resolved to consolidate with Maple Leaf Maple Leaf Grange followed the concepts ____________ .Grange. On Jan. 10. 1976 the consolidation was completed, with the approval of Michigan State Grange. Wedding receptions, ^^^Public^^K anniversaries, family reunions Auction and Old Tunc Fiddlers made good use of the hall and still in these years are doing so. In 1986, Carlton Grange No. 264 chose to join the Maple Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004^^ Leaf Grange, making it the last Property is located at 833 E. Bond StGrange in Barry County to hold Hastings. Michigan a charter. They still hold meetings duringl 11 The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the daytime hours and the Barry County Courthouse located in Grange Hall is still Hastings. Michigan the site of many activ‘ Minimum bid is $48,801.00 ities. The concept of The 67-year-old woman who was reported saved from drowning last week in the Banner died at Pennock Hospital Saturday. Elizabeth E. Standler, 67, a resident of Brookfield Drive in the Algonquin Lake area was swimming on Wednesday morning. Sept. recover. The family since then has informed the Banner that Mrs. Standler*s name was mis­ spelled several times in the article and that the prognosis for her at that time was grave. The Banner apologize for these errors and misun­ derstandings. Banner CLASSIFIE1 CALL... The Hastings Hastings senior setected iumm inern semnmaiist Kristin M. Pufpaff. a senior at Hastings High School, has been selected as a semifi­ nalist in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship program. She is the daughter of Brian and Suzanne Pufpaff of Hastings. Semifinalists in the 50th annual National Merit Scholarship program were announced last week by officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). These 16,000 scholastically talented high school seniors liave an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8.200 Merit Scholarship awards, worth $33.9 milboo. that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements and advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to become finalists, and approxi­ mately half of the finalists will be selected as Merit Scholarship winners. More than 1.3 million juniors in nearly 21,000 U.S. high schools entered the 2005 National Merit program by taking the 2001 Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists. which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the stale's percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a finalist, a semifinalist must have an academic record of high perform­ ance, be endorsed and recommended by the school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier qualifying test performance. The semifinalist and a school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student's selfdescriptive essay and information about the semifinalist's participation and leadership in school and community activities. Approximately 15,000 semifinalists will advance to the finalist level and it is from this group that all Merit Scholarship winners will be chosen. Merit Scholars designees are selected on the basis of their accomplish­ ments, skills and potential for success in rig­ orous college studies, without regard to gen­ der, race, ethnic origin or religious prefer- JFOR S£.V. is $43,900 Property Sells “AS IS" The home is a two-slory with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on a partial basement with a 2-car detached garage. The home This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. For more details, contact: Rural Development Is Ao Equal Opportunity Lender; the Grange continues to exist. At Pennock, Progressive Care is More Than a Promise Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Holly McKeown. "Pennock's Family Birthing Center is very progressive with the latest in technology and comfort. My private room felt more like home than a hospital. They had everything... great doctors, an expert staff and surgical suites close by to handle my C-section with ease. And Pennock's Infant Security is second to none. Why would you go anywhere else, when Pennock is right here in Barry County and so dose to home?" Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Ifs Our Pledge. McKeown Family, Middleville Pennock Partner, Christopher Noah, M.D. Family Practitioner Pennock HE ALTH ^SERVICES HASTINGS (West M-43) kOnetWeek Only! j. ptofessional. progressive Partners in person*' '1 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09535033 �Pw* 10 — Thursday, September X, 2004 — The Hastings Banner Saxons and Panthers still looking to stop streaks by Brett Brener Sports Editor Hastings and Delton Kellogg are both straggling to score in 2004. Both teams are also straggling to stop opponents from scor­ ing. The number of losses is getting up there, but both Hastings coach Kyle DeHom and DK head man Rollie Ferris say that their play­ ers’ chins are still up too. “We lift Saturday mornings. The kids show up at 8:30 ready to go. ready to get ready for anotner week." said DeHom. Both teams are still looking for their first victory of the season. While things look to only be getting tougher for the Saxons, with South Christian visiting Hastings on Friday and Byron Center coming to town the following Friday, the Delton boys just might have made it through the worst pan of the storm. ‘The next four games are all good games, but just a little bit different than the others." said FerrL. The Panthers have already faced the two 5­ 0 teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Paw Paw and Pennfield. They host the 2-3 Galesburg-Augusta Rams this Friday night Delton’s Brian Springer gets hauled down by a big Redskin defender Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) for homecoming. Corrie Latta will be back in the line-up for DK this week, looking to catch passes instead of carrying the football most of the time. It should save some of the beating his body has taken this fall, while providing a good target for senior Tyler Blacken in his first game back at quarterback. “Being a senior. Being a leader. This is his fourth year here. He knows what to do and how to do it. and everybody else looks to him,” said Ferris of his senior QB. There are two teams with one loss in O-K Gold action. Thomapple Kellogg and Wyoming Park. They both trail league leading South Christian by one game. The Trojans and Vikings will meet in Wyoming Friday night. Both teams are work­ ing for a win in that one. and hoping South Christian hits a bump somewhere along the way. Both squads have already fallen to the Sailors this season. Otherwise. TK coach Tim Penfield and his legions will concentrate on getting back into the post-season playoffs, which will be accomplished if they win two of their last four games. The Maple Valley Lions would also need some help to gain a conference title, and are looking to secure a play-off spot by winning two of their final four contests. Fresh off a 38-point trouncing of Leslie, who was ranked sixth in the state in Division 6 heading into the game, the Lions will look to put a whipping on Webberville at home for homecoming. Lakewood celebrated its homecoming with a big win last week, and would like to do what Maple Valley did a week ago. Beat a highly ranked team. While Leslie may have been a tad overrat­ ed. no one is questioning the ability of the DeWitt Panthers at this point. DeWitt is the top ranked team in the state in Division 4. and the only undefeated team in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. “We’re still in the hunt for the play-offs, and we’re not out of the league race." said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “We’ve just got to take it one game at a time." Cumnt Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 0-5 0-5 3-2 4-1 4-1 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. MHSAA begins to propose solutions for season switch Cold War era families prepared for the big one by building steel and cement cells in their backyards, filling them with cans of baked beans, peaches in heavy-syrup, and boxes upon boxes of Twinkies. “Duck and cover," wouldn’t quite cover it in that case, and the Michigan High School Athletic Association couldn’t just lake a “duck and cover" approach to the pending sports’ season appeal. The MHSAA released Monday a draft proposal for the rescheduling of several of its post-season tournaments. According to the MHSAA press release, “The proposed calendar was approved by the MHSAA Executive Committee at its Sept 15 meeting, and mailed to member schools last week. The Association will utilize a variety of meetings and other forums to gain feedback on the proposals. A survey may be sent to schools in November for a formal response, and the process would be finalized by a voce of the Representative Council at its next meeting on Dec. 3.” If the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and then the US Supreme Court decide to push the little red button and fire a bomb at our stale here, the MHSAA has to be ready. Vblleyball nets have to come out of the closet in August, a lot more schools will have to find open greens on the spring’s busy golf courses, boys* will have to decide between tennis and soccer and girls between tennis and softball. Many of those changes are only huge for the girls and boys who will be in school at the time of the change, which could come as early as next fall. The worst fall-out won't come until the winter however, if boys* and girls’ basketball teams begin playing in the same season. The MHSAA only decides when the tournaments will be held. The current draft would have the girls beginning their districts one week before the boys' districts begin, then playing their regionals a week earlier, and their Finals a week earlier than the boys. Both of the finals would be played at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, with the okay of the MSU brass. For the two weeks where they overlap, the MHSAA would see to it that the boys’ and girls’ games would be played on different days. That will limit some choices the schools have right now. Some district sights like to play two games Monday, two on Wednesday, then a championship on Friday. Others do two Tuesday, two Thursday, and a champi­ onship on Saturday. Some even like lo spread it thing by hosting one game for the final six games of a week. That wouldn’t be able to happen under the new plan, at least not for the guys’ districts. If they aren’t playing on the same day during tournament time, would it make sense for them to play on the same day during the regular season? Friday night at 7 p.m. is to high school sports what Thursday night at 8 p.m. on NBC is to television. There is only one show on NBC Thursday night’s at eight each week, and there can only be one bas­ ketball game on Friday night at seven, unless there are two. Either the guys play on the road and the girls at home, or the girls on the road and the guys at home. I still think the split games on the same night hurts the girls. If the whole point of this thing is to have the girls and guys play at the same time, isn’t this still being unfair to someone by having the girls start a week earlier? Maybe its not fair to the girls because they would begin in the final week of February, and they're not truly experiencing “March” Madness. Maybe, it’s unfair to the guys because by the time their play-offs start everyone is already burnt out on basketball. The MHSAA is going to have to find more sights for the boys’ golf finals in the spring, when girls* and boys* golf make their switch. “Because of school sponsorship, 25 percent fewer Regional and one less Finals site would be needed for girls play in the fall; but 33 percent more Regional sites and one additional Finals site would be needed for boys play in the spring." reads the MHSAA press release on the whole situation. Sometimes. 1 think volleyball has a hard time competing with guys’ basketball and wrestling around here in the winter. I like volleyball. I’ve had fun cheering on the Vikings on their runs through the play-offs the last couple years, but I’ve missed too many of their district games because wrestling is at its regionals at that point. What’s it going to be like for volleyball teams around the state who are competing with football play-off games during their regional, district, and conference tournaments? If I see that flash in the distance, and we all survive, I just hope that the girls don’t suf­ fer from the after affects of what was supposed to be a good thing. O « CaiedonMtfR Hastings 0 >. i The Fighting Scots got a feeling they would like to experience a few more times this season, on Friday night, while giving the Hastings Saxons one they’re all too familiar The* Scots-won for the first time three weeks by knocking off Hastings 49-0. as the culmination of homecoming week at Caledonia High School. “It was good to get a win." said Caledonia coach Tom Burrill. “We got a football player crowned homecoming king. It doesn’t get much better than that homecoming night." Caledonia’s defense was just as spectacular as its offense which scored 49 points. Hastings never got inside the Caledonia 25- Lakewood's Nick Rischow leads the way for teammate Jason Copelin in the second half Friday night against Lansing Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley running back Adam Lamphere looks to avoid Leslie's Joe Wetoskey for a successful two-point con­ version Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Chris Morris (20) hangs onto a handful of jersey, as teammate Matt Gam rushes over to help him take down Leslie's Thomas Hubbard Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) yard line. Saxon coach Kyle DeHora was happy with the way his team moved the ball before that. “Our average starting position was about the 30 or so. we’d get across the 50 to about the 40 without much trouble.” said DeHora. “As soon as we got to the 40, we’d make a mistake, a penalty, or Caledonia would make a big play in the backfield. We’d lose a bunch of yards and shoot ourselves in the foot" The Saxon line did a good job of leading the offense through the middle of the field, with some solid blocks by Jackson Hoke, Scott White. Mike Morehouse. Brenden Curtis. David Smith, and tight ends Josh Maurer and Kevin Davis. Tyler Jiles completed 6 of 19 passes for Hastings. Maurer didn’t just have a good night throwing blocks. He had a good night catching passes. He had three receptions for 59 yard* Caledonia’s Tyler Ybema was crowned homecoming king after catching four passes from Fighting Scot quarterback Brad Laninga for a total of 82 yards. But it was on the ground where the Fighting Scots really domi­ nated the Saxons. Caledonia had six different players score its seven rushing touchdowns Friday night Doug Burch was the only Scot to score more than one TD. with a four-yard plunge in the first quarter to start the scoring and a twoyard ran in the third. Trent VanHaitsma con­ nected on all seven of his extra-point kicks. Behind great offensive line work from Michael Boy. Nick Simon, Alex Ohlrich. Drew VanderVeen, Aaron Buehler, and tough blocking tight end Dennis Kohl. Burch raced for 100 yards on 15 carries and John Muuse had 100 yards on 13 carries. Chad Burrows also carried the ball for 72 yards on seven attempts. Laninga scored on a seven-yard ran to put the Scots up 14-0 in the first quarter, the Scots added two second quarter touchdowns and three in the third. Thomas Spitzley scored on a 16-yatd ran and Burrows on a 23-yard jaunt before the half. In the third quarter. Muuse scored on a 21-yard ran. Burch had his second TD. and AJ Coleman scored on a three-yard run. The Scots rushed for 360 yards total, and had 442 total on offense. Paw Paw 69, Delton Kellogg 0 Paw Paw never let up against an under­ manned Delton Kellogg squad Friday night, and closed out its homecoming ceremonies with a 69-0 win over the Panthers. It was the third time this season the Panther offense was shut-out. Panther sophomore fullback Ross VanderMeer led the way offensively for Delton with 45 yards on seven carries. Paw Paw and Pennfield are now both 5-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Those two teams meet Oct. 8. "Paw Paw’s a pretty good team." said Delton coach Rollie Ferris. “I’m sure they and Penfield will go down to the wire." Quarterback Derrick Mitchell led the Redskins against Delton by passing for three touchdowns and running in for two more. Middleville 35, Byron Center 23 by David T. Young Editor David Fmkbeiner seems to have a thing about catching TD passes even while being interfered with. The Middleville senior did it for the second time this season while scoring the game­ clinching touchdown Friday night in a 35-23 victory over visiting Byron Center. The triumph moved the Trojans’ season record to 4-1 overall, and at 3-1 in league play. They’re still in the hunt for the O-K Gold Conference championship. Middleville and Wyoming Park are tied at 3-1, a game back of South Christian at 4-0. with three Gold games remaining for the season. Finkbeiner caught a long scoring strike in the same way from quarterback Chris Humphrey in tee season opening win over Comstock. He hauled in the pass despite ref­ erees* yellow flags flying, indicating defen­ sive pass interference. Last Friday night it happened again, at a critical moment. With a little over nine min­ utes left in the ballgame and the Trojans tinging to a five-point lead. Finkbeiner streaked down the left sideline, just as he did against Comstock and Humphrey launched his aerial. A Byron Center defender was flagged for interfering with the Middleville flanker, nonetheless, he came up with the catch and somehow battled his way to the end zone with several defenders hanging on. The play covered 63 vc<«h and it was Humphrey's only pass completion uf the night Fmkbeiner and running back Ben Ybema both had big nights with big plays in a night filled with offensive explosions. Both teams moved the football up and down tee field quickly, but the visiting Bulldogs made criti­ cal mistakes at crucial times. Finkbeiner scored first on a 53-yard ran on the sixth play of the game, with the big help of a key block thrown by offensive guard Matt Palmer. Byron Center answered shortly afterward with a 57-yard TD scamper from flanker Matt Moriag. The Bulldogs, interestingly scored all three of their touchdowns during the evening on the same play with the same guy, an inside reverse in which the quarterback hands the ball off to either the tailback or fullback, who then gives it to the flanker coming from the other way. Moriag was the trigger man on all three touchdown runs. Ybema put the Trojans back in front at 14­ 7 with 11:01 left in the second quarter with a 44-yard TD run and Byron Center responded about six minutes later with Moriag doing the inside reverse from 25 yards out The contest was knotted at 14-all as the first half was winding down to the last minute and Byron was threatening to score. Quarterback Keith Schierbeek tossed an aeri­ al down the middle about 30 yards from the end zone when Ybema stepped in front of the receiver, veered to his left sideline and took off for a 69-yard interception return that gave the home a 21-14 advantage at intermisoion. Byron Center open the second half with a strong running game that got the ball down to the Trojans’ 17-yard line in just five plays, but the Bulldogs suffered a holding penalty and finally had to settle for an impressive 36-yard field goal from the strong leg of kicker Blaine Shiiter. With some solid running by Ybema and Finkbeiner and a couple of important blocks from lineman Danny Thompson. Middleville ate up a lot of clock time and marched the football 83 yards to the end zone late in the third quarter. Ybema was able to spin and twist his way the final 10 yards to give Middleville a 28-17 lead with 5:23 left in tee third period. Byron scored its third and final TD on that nagging inside reverse, with Moriag this time going 66 yards on a third down and 11 play at the 3:52 mark in the third quarter. The Bulldogs elected to go for a two-point con­ version. but Schierbeek’s pass fell incom­ plete. Middleville lhen gave the Bulldogs a chance to lake their first lead of the night with a fumble on Byron's 38-yard line. The wait­ ing eleven took the ball all the way down to the Trojans' 33. but Finkbeiner came up with a dutch interception in the end zone to end that threat and several plays later really burned Byron with that pass interference TD catch. But the big-play heroic* didn't end here. Byron Center, with time dipping away, needed two scores quickly and began to click with a combination of pasting and running. See FOOTBALL, page 13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September X. 2004 — Page 11 Ingle edged for title at Gold tennis championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor As tlie sun set Tuesday night, the last shot of the O-K Gold tennis season nicked the top of the net and fell down on the side of Hastings’ first singles player Amy Ingle. Ingle’s volley, which wouldn’t crawl over the net. ended an outstanding three-set match for the league s first singles title between her when she's out on the court. If she gets beat, it’s because somebody’s flat out better" The Trojans finished about where they expected to all day. "Those teams from South Christian to us were in a pack coming in here, and we all kept up our end of it A couple points either way and were third," said Seger "TCs Heather Hawkins was fourth at fourth Irgle and Wyoming Park's Sandy Tr.’Ji at the O-K Gold girts’ tennis championship. For the second time this season in three sets Tran defeated Ingle, 1 -6.7-6( 1). 6-4. Tran fin­ ished the season undefeated in the Gold. Two of Ingle’s three losses were to Tran, and all three defeats were in three sets. Ingle won seven straight games, after the two split the first two games of the first set. With Ingle up 3-2 in the second set. Tran broke her serve for the first time. Ingle broke right back to go up 4-3. She then pushed that to 5-3. Tran came back to tic the set at 5-5. With a couple of big cross-court backhand shots. Ingle took a 6-5 lead. With the serve, Ingle got Hastings sophomore Amy Ingle fires a forehand shot back across the court in the first set of her championship match against Wyoming Park's Sandy Tran Tuesday evening at the South Christian Athletic Complex. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxor second singles na-for Whitney Johnson blasts a ee-ve <» । msicF wffh Middleville’s Michelle Raeu. Tuesday (Photo cy ft eft Bremer) tually sent the set into a tie-breaker. "What’s scary is that these two girls are sophomores." said Saxon assistant coach Andrew Haines as the two battled through the second set. “Imagine what they’ll be like in two years." After the one-sided tiebreaker, the girls played a back and forth third set. The two played 13 deuce points in the first two games of the third set. and ended in a 1-1 deadlock. Tran then went on the attack and took four of the next five games for a 5-2 lead. Ingle, limping on almost every step because of leg cramps, battled back to pull within 5-4. It’s a problem that plagued Ingle in her other two league losses. "Last time when I played her it was the same thing." said Ingle. "1 literally had to stop five times against Byron Center." Ingle fell behind 30-love in the next game, but then won the next three points. It was the first of three chances she had to force a third set tiebreaker, before finally falling in the end. “She was down 5-2 and it ended up 6-4. She came back and that’s a sign of a champi­ on." said Hastings' coach Rich Pohja. "The skills are there. She’s got the heart." With Wyoming Park leaving the Gold next year, Ingle and Tran won’t be able to battle for the next two league titles, hut Ingle hopes to see her again «• FtkhVs rvgtonai at Hast G.and Rapid* "I -van! to beat he-.” said Ingle. ingle .cached the final by besting “ ---­ Caledonia ’s Sylvia Radzikowski in the open­ ing round 6-1,6-4, and then topping Holland Christian’s Natalie Diario 6-3.6-2. Wyoming Park and Hastings battled foe the first singles title, but the overall league cham­ pionship went to Holland Christian which won every other flight The Maroons finished with 45 team points. South Christian was second with 26. followed by Wayland and Byron Center in a tie for third with 19, Thornapple Kellogg 17, Wyoming Park 8.5, Hastings 7. and Caledonia tournament as the second seed. She fell to Holland Christian in the final, after topping Byron Center 7-5. 6-0 in the semifinals, and Wyoming Park 6-1.6-0 in the opening round. “I’ve never had a player that works harder point in and point out," said TK coach Larry singles She topped Wyoming Park in her opening match 6-3. 6-2. At second xingiry TK’s Michelle Raetz was fifth. After falling to Wayland in the opening round 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, she topped Hastings’ Whitney Johnson 6-1,6­ 2. then Caledonia’s Amy Nerz 64,6-1. The Trojans took a third, a fourth, and two fifth place finishes on the doubles side. Andrea Otto and Jessica Johnson finished third at second doubles. They topped the Caledonia duo that bested them last Monday 7-6(0). 6-3 in the opening round, then fell to the eventual champs from Holland Christian. In their final match. Otto and Johnson lopped Byron Center 6-3.6-2. TK’s Tiffany Miller and Stacey Roberts won their first match, over Hastings, 6-1.64 then fell to South Christian 6-5, 6-3, and to Wayland 7-5.1-6.7-5. The Trojans’ first and fourth doubles teams topped Caledonia in the consoiatioa finals for fifth place overall. Tiffany Tietz. and Kristen Willemstein topped the Scots* Sarah Rnffips and Kim Ullery 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-2 at first tkmb’s, and Nicole Shoemaker and Brittany Steensma bested Jessica Mariano and Jenna Ware 6-1,6-2 at fourth doubles. 63. Hastings earned its seven points by win­ ning the seventh place match in six of the other seven flights. The four Saxon doubles victories were all over Wyoming Park. The first doubles team of Nicole Noviskey and Christy Pohja topped the Vikings 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Courtney Barnard and Chelsie Passmore woo their match with Wyoming Park 6-3,6-0. Monica Treadwell and Jennifer Johnson woo for the Saxons. 6-2,6-2 at third doubles, and the fourth doubles duo of Kayla Ellsworth and Mariah Bachert won 6-1,6-2. At fourth singles, Anna Lawrence beat Caledonia’s Taylor PuriceUi 7-6(3), 6-0. At third singles, tix Saxons Allison Cooney topped Caledonia’s Lauren Alexander 6-2,6­ 0. D.e third singles wax where TK had its be.4 finish of the day. Molly Jazwinski mcdaled in second place after entering the Hastings harriers fall to Wayland and Caledonia The Caledonia and Wayland boys’ and girls’ cross country teams took wins over the Saxons last Wednesday at Wayland. Wayland bested Hastings 15 to 49 in the boys’ race, and Caledonia took a 16 to 47 vic­ tory. “These are two of the tougher teams in our conference." said Saxon coach Paul Fulmer. “It was a hot day. and our times weren’t as good as we’d have hoped. It was a tougher course." Hastings was led by an 11th place finish from Ryan Bosma in 19:26. AJ Singleterry was next across the line for Hastings, with a time of 20:44 in 22nd place. Jordan Kimble, Tyler Lancaster, and Jesse Ellwood finished 29 seconds apart for Hastings in 28th. 29th. and 30th place. Kimble finished with a lime of 21:11, Lancaster 21:20. and Ellwood 21:30. Caledonia was led by a one-two finish from Kirk Post and Luke Taylor. Post finished irr 17:39 and Taylor in 17:55. Wayland took a 27 to 29 victory over Caledonia with its excellent depth. The Saxons had just three girts take part in the day's race and didn’t register a team score. Betsy Acker was the first lady Saxon in, with ‘Dogs and ‘Cats top Saxon golfers in final Gold matches The Saxon varsity boys’ golf team fell in its two final O-K Gold conference duals in the were Cole VandenBerg with a 36 and Seb Dobry with a 37. past week. Even with two golfers in the 30’s Monday at Orchard Hills, the Saxons didn't have quite enough to get ahead of the Wildcats. Wayland took a 156 to 165 win. Stephen Peurach had the best day by a Saxon with a 37. and Justin Krul added a 39. Andy Griggs provided the Saxons' third score, a 42. and Mike McPhillips and Doug Ferrell each shot a 47. The Wildcat's two shooters in the 30’s Last Wednesday, the Saxons were topped by Byron Center at Hastings Country Club 164 to 178. IGriggs led Hastings with a 40. Peurach added a 43. Alex McMillan a 46, and Kral a 49. Byron Center was led by a three-over par 39 from Jeff Schierbeek. The entire O-K Gold will gather at the Meadows at Grand Valley Friday morning for the league's final meet. a time of 26:29. Dani Hodges was next in 26:43, followed by Kaihlya Rounds in 26:34. Despite of the unseasonably warm weather, and having to take on the Wayland Wildcats on their home course, the Caledonia girls pre­ vailed against the Wildcats 26-29. Kendra Ross came in second overall io lead the Scots. She finished in 21XX). Wayland’s all-state star sophomore Jessica Armstrong won the race with a time of 19:46. Hastings' Chelsie Passmore eyes a volley as her second doubles teammate Courtney Barnard looks on Tuesday against Caledonia at the O-K Gad girts' tennis tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions win 3rd straight Maple Valley won its third straight Southern Michigan Athletic Conference girts’ basketball contest Tuesday night, by downing the Bellevue Broncos 5944. The Lions broke open a close game with 21 points in the second quarter. Amy Joostbems and Kortney Ewing had a huge night for the Lions. Joostbems had a game high 25 points, while Ewing poured in 19. The win evened the Lions* record at 4-4 for the season. The Lions are 3-2 in the SMAA. with another league contest at Dansville Thursday. Tuesday, the Lions face the class of the league with a game at Lansing Christian. Maple Valley took a 54-29 victory over the straggling Leslie Blackhawks last Thursday evening on the road. Every Lion found their way into the score book, except for senior Tessa Robles who left the game in the first quarter with an injured knee. Joostbems led the team again in scoring, this time with ten points, but Ewing was right behind her with nine, and Amy Abbott and Mindy Newton were right behind that duo with eight points apiece. Lion coach Landon Wilkes was happy to finally get everyone into a ball game, for his 3-4 team. "It’s a good thing to have happen." said Wilkes. 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The first goal came just four minutes into the game when Josh Baird won the ball in the midfield and sent it ahead to Edwin Cubas. Cubas then set up Brice with a great through ball, and he capitalized on the opportunity. Three minutes later Dm vis Gerrits and Kalani Garber combined to take the ball out of the air over a Caledonia defends and sent it ahead to Brice. Brice received the ball close to the 18-yard line. He had a small window of opportunity, and ripped a shot from about 12 yards out. The ball sailed into the upper left­ hand corner of the net Brice’s third goal came just three minutes later. Garber won the ball in the midfield and sent the ball up to Brice. Brice made a quick turn with the ball and blasted a shot towards the net The Caledonia keeper made a great effort towards the ball, however, it bounced off the keeper and slowly rolled across the goal line making it a hat-trick for Brice. TK’s final goal came from Ryan Weesie when Brandon Field crossed the ball right in front of the goal to Cubas. Cubas headed the ball back to Weesie and he volleyed it into the net. With that win. TK’s overall record is 7-4-3. “It’s great when you start off fast like that, the team gets so pumped up,” Niles said. "Then the defense has some breathing room. I thought the defense did a magnificent job tonight. Frankie Griffith had a brilliant game and Jarod Smith made some great saves a well. I give the whole defense great credit tonight. Corey McClain, Mike Tester. Kalani Garber, Dnivis Gerrits and Brad Wisniewski did a great job tonight.” The Trojan varsity soccer team had a tough game Monday night against Otsego. Otsego took the upper hand early, but the second half was all Trojans in a 3-3 tie. Otsego made the first move and scored six minutes into the game. “They came out with a lot of pressure and we were on our heels,” Niles said. Otsego struck again in the seventeenth minute when the Trojan defense failed to clear the ball. Then just fifty seconds later Otsego scored again, and really put TK in a hole. “Otsego was ready to go and came out fir­ ing,” Niles said. The Trojans needed a spark and found one at the foot of Javier Ruza, an exchange stu­ dent from Spain. Al! of a sudden, the Trojans started to get something going. “Something just clicked” Niles slated. It all started when the Trojans won the ball in the air at midfield and Edwin Cubas drib­ bled around the Otsego defense and gave Ruza a great lead pass through the defense. Ruza touched it by the Otsego keeper for TK’s first goal in the 30th minute, right before half. One could hear coach Niles in the stands firing up his team at half-time. TK came out in the second half with a fire in their gut and put tons of pressure on Otsego. “We got the momentum at the end of the first half and kept it going in the second half' Niles said. Just five minutes into the second half Field sent the ball into the Otsego defense to wliere Ryan Fletke volleyed into the back of the net. The goalie never stood a chance. In the 25th minute, Cubas set the ball down for a free kick at the comer of the 18-yard line. He eyed the Otsego goal and struck the ball, curving it right around the Bulldog keep­ er into the goal. The Trojans put more pressure on the Otsego goalie, but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. TK faces Holland Christian in the final O­ K Gold regular season game this season, with seeding for the conference tournament on the line. The Saxons’ Bethany Gieseler drives her way past Caledonia's Kayla Wteon Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons can’t break 40-point barrier in two Gold contests The Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 1-9 overall and 1-4 in the O-K Gold with a pair of losses in the last week. Hastings didn't have much luck at either end of the floor in a 76-33 loss to South Christian on Tuesday. Caledonia topped Hastings 57-39 on Thursday night in Hastings. After a solid start to the game, which had the Saxons ahead 12-8 at the end of the first quarter, the Scots took it too the Saxons. Caledonia held Hastings to just five points in the second quarter, while pouring in 14 of its own to pull into the lead. Dana Shilling led the Saxons with ten points, while Brooklyn Pierce added seven Trojan ladies top their first Six Panthers two league foes, boys fall score in defeat two tight defeats. The Trojans ran against Holland Christian and Byron Center Wednesday afternoon in Wayland, and the TK ladies scored a 16 to 47 win over the Maroons and an 15 to 48 win Rooks in filth with a time of 23:11, and the first Bulldog in was Marci Diaz in eighth al 23:57. Holland Christian earned a win over the Bulldogs 24-31. Byron Center scored a one-point victory over the Trojan boys 28 to 29. while Holland Christian topped the runners from over the Bulldogs. TK’s Rebecca Winchester was the Tint finiaher in from the three teams, with a time of 21:03. The first four girls in were Trojans. Chaney Robinson was second in 21:25, Kaleigh Page third in 22:21, and Kent* Gustafson fourth in 23:00. TK’s fifth scorer was Sarah Hawkins, who was sixth overall in 23:19. The Maroons’ top finisher was Sarah Middleville by six. 25 to 31. Keith Winchester had the best TK time of the day. He was fifth overall in 18:48. Tim Wilson was right behind him in sixth with a time of 18:56. Ethan Fuller was ninth for TK in 19:26. and Jack Janose tenth in 19:27. Mike Berryman was the fifth Trojan in, with a time of 19:56 good for 15th overall. Holland Christian earned the win in its dual with Byron Center 24 to 33. , The TK vanity girts’ cross country team got two big wins to open the O-K Gold sea­ son last week, while the boys’ team suffered of Gobles Tigers After suffering its second KVA loss of the season, the Delton varsity boys* soccer play­ ers nerued i pick-me up. They got it in a 9-2 win over Gobles on Monday afternoon in Delton. Delton had six different players score goals Monday, and ten get into the scoring column. Brandon Butzirus, David Roberts, and Jose Dominguez each had two gcab in the win over the Tigers. Leo Cvani. Jason Rush, and Kyle Herington added one goal each. Butziru? didn’t just use his feet to put the ball on gjri, twice be found teammates to earn himself assists. Mario Castaneda also had two assists for bK. while Troy Woninger, AnikewiFrewkirl.' and Fernando Danzpi each had 6ne. * Delton’s record is now completely even at 5-5-2 for the season. The Panthers are 1-2 in the KVA; and were back into league play against Galesburg-Augusta on Wednesday. The Panthers have two non-league games to begin next week, they visit Comstock Mpnday and Olivet on Tuesday. Next Wednesday, the Panthers visit Parchment FREE FREE points and Jamie VanBoven six. Caledonia did an excellent job of spread­ ing its scoring around. Katie Leatherman poured in a game high 15 points for Caledonia, Sarah Ruple added 13, and Kayla Wilson eight Cari Butcher. Taryn Pi kcr. and Christian Stoetzel each added seven points. The Saxons go back to work tonight for a tough road contest at Byron Center. Hastings has Tuesday off, before getting back into action next Thursday at Wayland. Delton golfers finish in the middle at Blue Devil Invite Delton Kellogg's varsity boys’ golf team finished fifth out of ten teams Saturday at the Blue Devil Invitational. Nick Haas paced the Panthers with an 85. Jake Bowman shot an 87. Derek Caldwell an 88, and Ross Osgood an 89 for DK, to finish with a team total of 349. Byron Center won the event with a score , of 327, followed by Wayland 328, Hackett Catholic Central 330, Bronson 343, Delton 349, Parchment 353, Buchanan 360, Berrien the KVA. with a one-under par 35. The league meets again at Parchment this afternoon. cJ again al Kalamazoo Chriarian ou Tuesday. In between. Dehou will cotnpeae Anywhere in the five states at Lawton on Saturday morning. •FREE Unlimited Nights & Weekends Shop In Hastings on 2+ Acres with 4 stalls and office space Call 616-795-5382 Anywhere in the five states •FREE Nationwide Long Distance LG 4050 *29" Springs 363, Dowagiac 383. and Watervliet 406. Delton finished ahead of their KVA rivals from Parchment, but behind the Hghtmg Irish from Hackett. just like al lut Thursday’s KVA jamboree al Eastern Hills Golf Cone. Kalamazoo Christian won the jamboree with a team score of 151. Hackett was second with a 152. followed by Delton 157. 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The Lions are looking to keep that intensi­ ty up in Friday night's homecoming contest al home against Webberville's Spartans Lakeweed 21, LCC 13 Lakewood clung to an 8-6 lead in the sec­ ond quarter Friday night against Lansing Catholic CentraL but two big plays helped the Vikings celebrate a homecoming night victo­ ry 21-13 over the Cougars. Tyier Beglin broke free on a 41-yard touch­ down ran to put the Vikings up by a score, then soon after Eddie Phillips picked up a Cougar fumble and rambled eight yards the other way to make it 21-6, following Alec DK quarterback Brian Diaz stands in a nicely created pocket by his offensive bne and looks for a receiver down field. (Photo by Linda Boyce) But the Bulldogs finally were stopped on downs 14 yards away from the end zone. One big play was turned in by defensive end Joe Wenger, who managed an ankle tackle on a ball carrier who appeared to be about to break loose, but instead had to settle for just a oneyard gain. After Schierbeek’s last-gasp aerial on fourth down fell to the turf in the end zone with less than two minutes to go. it was final­ ly over. Both teams had little trouble moving the football. Middleviilc had 389 yards in total offense and Byron accumulated 372. The Trojans picked up 323 yards on the ground and Byron Center 299. Finkbeiner’s big night included eight rush­ ing attempts for 126 yards and Ybema had 115 yards in 16 carries, and he scored three touchdowns, one on the interception return. Defensively, linebacker Mitch Fisher and Finkbeiner both had 10 tackles and Ybema and Scott Brown both had eight. Linebacker Adam Loveless, usually known for his offen­ sive running feats at fullback, also made sev­ eral key tackles. Maple Valley 45, Leslie 7 The biggest mistake made last week didn’t happen on the football field. It wasn't a fumbled snap that led to a blocked punt. It wasn’t a fumble. It wasn’t an interception returned the other way for a touchdown.. It was that someone, somewhere, thought of Leslie as the sixth best team in the state in Division 6. Maple Valley's Lions welcomed the iiighly ranked, previously undefeated Blackhawks Friday and showed that they mav be the ones deserving some recognition with a 45-7 victo­ ry in Southern Michigan Athletic Association action. “No, not with a loss." said coach Guenther Mittelstaedt of his 4-1 Lions. ~War<,no«. Mt n# jurf-MMAl xborf Webberville." Panthers best Paw Paw by nine points Delton's Danielle Boyce flips a shot over the Parchment defenders in Tuesday night's victory at home. (Photo by Linda Boyce) The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team is undefeated in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panthers have only played one game, but coach Rick Williams couldn’t have asked for a better start. Delton knocked off Parchment Tuesday night 51-42 at Delton. DK had to battle back from a five-point first quarte. deficit to take the lead in the sec­ ond quarter. They did it with defense. After allowing Parchment 17 points in the first period. DK tightened up and let in just six points in the second quarter. On the offensive end. Delton was led by Alex Culbert who had a team high 17 points and 14 rebounds. Jordan Haines added 12 points, including both of DK’s three-point field goals. Alex Alaniz helped out with four assists on the offensive end. Katie Smoczynski had a good night on the other end tallying six steals. Delton is now 5-4 heading into tonight’s contest at home against Paw Paw. No one connected with the Maple Valley football team had to worry about anything Friday night- The Lion defense forced a threeand-out on Leslie’s first series of the ball game. A pair of tackles by Paul Morgan and a pass break-up by Joseph Desrochers forced a Blackhawk punt. The Lion offense proceeded to go on a drive covering 63 yards in nine plays. Denver Hine finished it off with an 11-yaxd TD run to put Maple Valley up 6-0 early on. Senior linebackers Desrochers and Morgan led the Lion defense in a second stop of the BLckhawks, this time deep in Lion territory. Morgan led his team with six tackles total, as the Lion D didn’t have to do a lot of work. The offense took over once again, at its own 23. and marched its way down the field for another score. Alternating between speed and power, inside and outside, Lion quarter­ back handed off to teammates Lance Harvey. Denver Hine, Jason Beardslee. Adam Lampbere, and even carried the ball himself on the way down to the Leslie one-yard line. Boss carried it the final yard, behind center David Shaver and guards Eric Turner and Jarred Goris. The Lions’ two talented tackles had a big night two. Max Wilson, and Drew Kasjes, who helped seal off the right side so Lampbere could race in on the two-point con­ version try giving Valley a 144) lead with 8:31 left in the first half. By the time Blackhawk quarterback Brandon Swab had taken his third snap fol­ lowing Boss’ TD plunge, the Lions had built their lead to 30-0. Wilson pounced on a Swab fumble on the first play after the TD. Harvey scored on a 6yard ran soon after, and Hine added the twopoint ran. Then on the first snap after the ensuing kick-off. Swab rolled right on the option. Desrochers picked his pilch out of the air. Leslie then slowed the Lion offense down for the fifli time, but on tourth-and-five at the Blackhawk Mittelstaedt pulled out a new weapon. Boss rolled to the right and fired a pass to Chris Morris, who stretched out along the sideline, pulled the ball into his body with his left hand, and stumbled the final few yards into the end zone. Lamphere again scored on the two-point conversion try. “I think we played very well on the offen­ sive line,’’ said Mittelstaedt. “We moved the ball well, and executed on offense. We had a couple of take-aways on defense that were big. It was just a good overall team victory.” The Lions took the second half kick-off and drained nearly two-thirds of the period on a 75-yard touchdown drive. Harvey crashed into the end zone from three yards out Hine’s two-point ran sent the mercy-rale clock ran­ ning, and the Lion reserves into the game. Maple Valley moved the ball to the Leslie eight, with back-ups carrying the ball. The only real mistakes on the Lions' part came when eleven new bodies took the field deep in Blackhawk territory. A couple of illegal pro­ cedure penalties turned a fourth-and-five into a fourth-and-15. Third-string quarterback Dan Brooks was forced to pass, and his ball was pulled out of the air by Leslie’s Joe Ropp and returned 89 yards for his team's only score. Beardslee had to come onto the field in a new role at the end of the Lions' next series. Valley was forced to punt for the first time, but the snap was bobbled and Leslie’s Kyle Barnett blocked the kick. The mistake was on people's minds for less than a minute, as fullback Kyle Preston lost his handle on the ball two plays iater, and Hine picked it out of the air and raced 88 yards the other way for Valley’s final TD. The final score of the game was Kersjes’ extra­ point kick. Offensively, Hine carried the ball 13 times for 91 yards to lead the Lions. Harvey ran 14 times for 67 yards, as Valley finished with 278 total on the ground. Boss completed his two passes, both to Morris, for 30 yards. Leslie finished with just 158 total yards. 122 of them coming on the ground. Swab A pair of Sailors crash mto Saxon goalkeeper Scott AHerding as he pulls the ban out of the air Thursday afternoon at home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Beglin also scored the Vikings' first touch­ down of the game, on a 16-yard ran in the first quarter, then followed that up by ranning in the two-point conversion too. -It was a good game, you know. We talked all week about putting it back together and stepping up," said Veitch. The win improves the Vikings to 32 over­ all and 2-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. Lakewood padded its lead in the fourth quarter when quarterback Kyle Rowland con­ nected with Travis Willard on a seven-yard touchdown strike. LCC would add a late touchdown on a sixyard pass from Brian Bollman to Jon Syryamaki. The Cougars actually out-gained the Vikings on the night al Unity Field. LCC rushed for 196 yards and passed for 186. for a team total of 382. “They were a very interesting football team. I'll tell you." said Veitch. •'They came out and made it tough to follow." Lakewood had 357 total yards, with 296 coming on the ground and 61 through the air. Jason Copelin led the Viking rashing attack with 112 yards, and Beglin had 98. Rowland completed all four of his pass attempts, all went to Willard. Alan O'Donnell and John Everett each had 10 tackles for the Lakewood defense, which got tough when things counted. “That's the kind of game we're been trying to play," said Veitch. “They fought real well Saxon soccer extends streak Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team will fin­ ish up the O-K Gold regular season tonight at Wayland. The Saxons are 4-2 right now, and hope one more victory will help vault them to one of the top seeds for the league tournament which begins next Thursday. After falling to Middleville and Wyoming Park to open the league season, the Saxons have won four straight, including an 8-3 win over Byron Center Tuesday and a 31 deci­ sion against South Christian last Thursday. In between, the Saxons fell 2-0 at Vicksburg, but even that could be considered a moral victory. Vicksburg is the fourth ranked team in the stale in Division 2 "Some of their fans and coaches made comments after the game that we were they toughest team they'd played all year," said Saxon coach Brian Roderick. “We played one of the best games we’ve played all year. We were very evenly matched. It could hare gone either way." It was the first time the Saxon offense has stalled since everything came together in the third conference game of the season against Holland Christian. There was not stalling in the Saxon offense Tuesday night Andrew Vincent tallied five goals, Aaron Fortier two. and Jacob Elliott It look a little luck for the Sailors to get a single ball past Saxon keeper Scon Allerding. A Sailor direct kick got away from Allerding and it was followed up and shot off the post, but ricocheted into the goal. one. “We finally were able to find our offensive chemistry and finish some shots." said Roderick. Correction: The Saxons' Michael Newsted tries to avoid the tackle c! a South Christian attacker Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) As impressive as the goal scoring blast, was the way Roderick’s team was able to keep its composure against a physical Bulldog team. Byron Center was handed a red card in the second half for some unruly behavior, and Roderick was proud of the discipline his players showed in keeping awa from a skirmish. The Saxons got their thi league win last Thursday Last week's arucle about the TK-Hastings girls’ swim team incorrectly identified the fourth place participants in the breast stroke relay al the Raider Iqyilxuooxl The fourth place TK-Hastings team as made up of Molly Wallace, Tara Schoessel. Kelly Frame, and Sunday Matousek. The foursome of Alicia Buchanan. Amber VanderMeer,. Tessa Kamp, and Kristin Pufpaff Finished 11th. 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Cherry Wayland, Ml 49348 Fax: 2M-7R2-O788 MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP Contact Nick Barlow Three-Bed roon1 PHCUSES MB BKHBMCES Ranch Garage 3-season porch • Large double lot Grand Rapids, Ml • 1.5 baths Phone 616-877-4235 TIVM I Two-cir Attached •$124,000(2409222) • Call Tracy Baker 217-2078 • 3XU1 I 3TUO213AOT3 3NV1 H �Page 14 - Thursday, September X. 2004 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MCHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent*! Estate RLE NO. 2004-24102-DE Estate of Rachel M Mann-Marzic. Dale of birth: February 20,1993. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Rachel M. Mann-Marzic. who lived at 10190 Mdcyord Road, Delton, Michigan dteo Juno 17, 2004. ' Creators of the decedent ore notified that al claims against the estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to Lowrance J. Benton, named personal representative or proposed personal repreeortsttvo, or to bo* the probate court at 220 W. Court Street Ste, 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 and too nemodforopooed personal representative wflhin 4 montoe after too dote of pubtication of this notice Marte L Feinberg P316C8 30300 Northwestern Hoy., 3rd Root Farmington Hftto, Michigan 48334 (248)932-3600 Lawrence J. Benton 30600 Totegraph, Suite 2945 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (248) 642-4200 <mm» (9/X) WE OBTABt W»X BE MED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. dared at cate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Detect has been made in me conations or a mortgage maoo oy uonn w. hook, an unmameo man, a/k/a jorm hook, ongmai mortgagors). to Mortgage Oeclronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2002. and recorded on December 27, 2002 in instrument 1094540. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Thirty Thousand Eighty-Nine And 81/100 Dottars ($1X,089.61). including interest at 8% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given tool said mortgage will bo forectoeed by a Mio of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courtoouoo in Hastings at IDO PM. on October 14,2004. Said promisee are situated in Township of Hope, Bony County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in too Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at too South 1/4 poet of SecSon 22. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township, Bony County, Michigan, thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 43 seconds West along too North and South 1/4 tine of stod Section 22 a distance of 2944.93 feet, thence East 106.18 feet; thence North 77 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East 554.00 loot to the true point of beginning; thence North 75 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds East 246.00 test to me west nne or waiters urrvo ■> me r iai or rvaunor PteT, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 1; thence South 08 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East Mong sted Wsot ins 39.73 loot: thence South 13 degress 24 minutee 00 seconds East along said Wool ins 18037 foot; thence South 75 degrees 07 minutee 32 seconds West 237.45 loot; thence North 14 degrees 52 minutes 28 seconds West 200.00 tote to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from too dote of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case too redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of auch sate Doted: September 9,2004 For more Mormstton, pis ass call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott &Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fr/ms, Mtattigan 48025-5822 Rte M32S23F01 WE OBTABi WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte atee may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in too conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Schultz and Dawn Schultz. Husband and Wtto, original mortgagors), to DMR Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 1994, and recorded on July 12. 1994 in Uber 609 on Psge 708. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Afttance Mortgage Company as assignee by on assignment dated February 1, 2000 recorded on July 28. 2000 in instrument 1047404, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cteknod to bo duo al too dote hereof toe sum of RWy-Rvo Thousand Throe Hundred Seven And 74/100 Dollars ($65,307,74). inducing Moresi at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and provxjoo, nouce » nereoy given mat san mongage whi be toroctooed by s sale of the mortgaged premises, or acme part o? them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on October 28,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at toe Southwest comer of the West 1/2 ri the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town f North, Rango 9 Wool lor a place of beginning. Thence North 31 Rods, thence East 20 2/3 rods. Thence South 31 rods. Thence West 20 2/3 rods to the place of beginning. Irving Township. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 12 months from too date of such rtee Doted: September 23. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott ft Trott P.C. Attorneys For E verhome Mortgage Company fka Afttance Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Rte 4028426F03 Notico Of Mortgage Forectooure Salo THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTAM WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the forodooing mortgegrr In that owrt, your daaregoe, tt any, shott bo ttmtt•d safety to foe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amber Sue Snyder, a stogie woman, original mortgagor^), to Paul A. Getzin & Lynn M. Gotzto dba West Mtahrjan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated Jtay 23, 2001. and recorded on July 30, 2001 in instrvmnt 1063857, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as Mtgnsi by an aaaignmont dated July 27, 2001 recorded on July 30. 2001 In instrument 1083858. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Thirty-One And 18/100 Dolors ($58,031.16). including nterest at 7.5% per annum. Under too power of sate coGJatood to said mort­ gage and too statute in such cess made and pro­ vided, nottco is hereby given umk said mortgage wfl bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of teem. at pubic vendue, al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on October 21,2004. Said premises are situated in Village of r.’ashvilte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 94 feet of Lot 45 of The Plat of the Wage of NashvMo, according to toe record­ ed ptet thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate on Pago 10, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determinod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: September 16, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott ft Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Hie *034073F02 (9/16)( 1 0/7) Robert A. Tremein ft Associates, P.C. ie a debt MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON G. CURTIS, A SINGLE MAN to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC. LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION. Mortgagee, doted August 13, 2003, and recorded on August 28. 2003, as Instrument No. 1112065 Barry County Records, Michigan,and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FX. by an astegnment dated August 13, 2003, and recorded on February 2,2004, as Instrument No. 11216r0 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof toe sum of ninety thousand fhre hundred thirteen and 17/100 Dolam ($80513.17). indudtog interest at 6.750% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given that aaid mortgage wB bo toroctooed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of toom, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1 DO p m. on November 4.2004. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan and are THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shal be 6 months of such sale, unless dotorminod abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6005241a, in which caao too redomp't»on period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September X, 2004 WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FX ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Wootovard Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 480094816 ror imoirTtauon prease can. (248) 540-7701 omun (10/21) Nodcw Of Mortgage Forodooure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTMNWU.BE USED POR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER B€1 DW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS : This oete may bo reodndod by the foredocing mortgagee. In that event, your damagoe, W any; ohal be Unit­ ed ooloty to too return of too bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plua Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaul has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul A. Roy, a married man, and Mary T. Roy, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2002, and recorded on April 19, 2002 in instrument 1076587. in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine And 53/100 Ddtere ($120,569.53), including interest al 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on October 28. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 31 of HMop Estates, according to the ptet thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plots, Pago 74 of Barry County Records The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 23. 2004 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #027511FO2 Matfoe Of Mortgage Forecfoeure Sate THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAMWLL BE UBK) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may bo reodnetad by the forodooing mortgagee. In that ovonL your (tamagos. If any, shal bo Imllod ootefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aato, plue IntereeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Schultz, and Dawn Schutiz, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to First Bank of South Dakota. NA. Mortgagee, dated September 22, 1997. and recorded on July 24. 1998 in instrament 1015505, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there io deimod to bo duo at too dote hereof too sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ton And 50/100 Ddters ($2451050), mdudmg interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caao made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wft bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated In Township d Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of too West 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 d Section 23. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, lor place of beginning, thence North 31 rods, thence East 20-2/3 rods, thence South 31 rods, thence West 20-2/3 rods to ptece of beginning Irving Township. Barry County, Mtahigan. The redemption period shafl bo 12 months from too date of such sds. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, pisase cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For US Bank. National Aaeoctation ND. suoeeaor through merger to Rrst Bank of South Ddcota, NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtehigen 48025-5822 FBo#021838F03 Nodes Of Mortgage Foredoeure Bata THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTAMWftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PUNCH I MR 8: TMa aato nay bo reodndad by the leradoalng martgagoe. In thatcv«iLyourdaMa0aa,lfaR*ahaflbollmi»ed eotafy to ftie rotam of Wa bM areount ten­ dered at adN plue Intaraet MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft haa bean made in too qondftiono of a mortgage meda by Brian J. Hdben and Uea M. Hafcy, husband end wfte, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated Juno 24,1989. and recorded on July 19,1999 in irstramont 1032884. and assign id by mesne aeegnmonte to SFJV-2002-1. LLC as assignee by an sasignmsnt dated October 8.2X3 recorded on November 117. 2003- in instrument 1117736, in Banydtounty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at toe date hereof toe sum of NinatyNine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two And 95/100 Dollars ($99,272.95), including interoat at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in aaid mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice la hereby given that said mortgage will bo toroctooed by a aato of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM, on October 28,2004. Said premises are situated in Village of MiddlevHle, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 8, Block 45 of Village of MKxaevine, accoratng to tne recoroea ptai mereor si Uber 1 of Plats on Pegs 27. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from too dote of such sate, unless determined ahendoned in accordance with MCLA 8X5241a, in wrecn case tne reoempoon penoo snao oe so oays from the date of such aato. Dated: September 23, 2004 For more Mormation, phase cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For SFJV-2002-1. LLC 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farme, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Ffe #028564F02 ___ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THN RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAT1ON THAT WE OBTABIWftX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft has bean made in the terms end conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 8.3500% per annum made by Robert D. Drake and Jani J. Drake, huebend and wife, Mortgagor, to Now Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, on May 23, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on June 6, 2003 in Document No. 1105899 of Mortgages, and subse­ quently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there to due, as of too dale of this Notice, the principal sum of $91,122.96. plus interest Under the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and too statute in such case made and provided, Notico to hereby given that on October 29, 2004, at 1D0 pm., total time, said Mortgage shaft bo toroctooed al sate at puttee auction to toe highest bidder al toe Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry, State of Michigan, (that being one of the pieces of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises deecribed in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The promises described in said Mortgage is located in the Township of Hope, County of Barry. State of Michigan and togafty deecribed as: Commencing on ths North Section line of Section 1. T2N, R9W, at vw intereoction of Sager Road and Cedar Creek Road tor the ptece of beginning; thence Wool on said Section Ine 500 loot; thence South 308 feet; thence East 500 toot, more or toss to the oontertino of Coder Crook Road; thence Northerly along the cenioriino of Coder Creek Road 308 feet to the place of beginning. 1475 W. Sager Road Tax ktontitication No. 0807-001-012-05 The redemption period shal ba one (1) year from the date of too sate; untoss determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft bo thirty (X) days from the date of such sale. DATED: Septemor 13, 2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee Hol, Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 Nottoo Of Mortgage Foredooure Seta THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBftPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTABt WftX BE UBS> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE... PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aato mey bo reodndad by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagoe. If any, shaft be ftmfted sotaiy to the return of thebtaareount ton­ MORTGAGE SX£^tetauRtaM bean made In the condteons of a mortgage made by John R Stamps, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated November 24,2003, and record­ ed on December 10, 2003 in instrument 1119029, and modftted by Affidavit recorded on September X, 2004 in instrument 1134095, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Threo And 67/IX Doftars ($136,673.67), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under too power of acta contained in aaid mort­ gage and too atelute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toat said mortgage wft bo forectoeed by a sole of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on November 4.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed aa: Lot X of Sunset Shores 12. accord­ ing to toe recorded ptet thereof in Libor 5 of Plats on Page X. Also commencing at the Northeast oomer of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 8 Wool Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North X Degrees 48 Minutee West along the North toe of aaid Section 10, a dtotance ol 1776.13 Feet; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Minutes Wool 521M Feet to toe tree ptece of beginning; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutes Wool 2X.X Feet; thencs North 74 Degrees 49 Minutes Wool 2XD0 Foot to too rastariy Ine of Sunset Drive; Bunco North 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutee East Mong said Easterly too 2X.X Foot; toonco South 74 Degrees 49 Foot Wool 2XD0 Foot to too resterty Ine of Sunset Drive; twnoa North 15 Degrees 11 Minutes East along safo Easterly toe 2X.X Foot; toonco South 74 Degrees 49 Minutes East 2X.X Feet to toe ptece of beginning. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from too date of ouch aato, unless determinod aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period ehaft bo X days from the dale of ouch sate. Dated: September X. 2004 For more Mormation, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott ft Trott, RC ___ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, MteNgan 48025-5822 RtofO29933FO1 omto THR RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBIPTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON OBTABNS) WOX BE UBS> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in too conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Butcher and Luann Butcher, Husband and Wfte, to Old Kent Bank at Kstemazoo, mortgagee, dated December 18,1990 and recorded January 4,1991 in Uber 510, Page 247, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by GMAC Mortgage by aaaignmont recorded on April 27,2001 In Instrument Number 1068799 . Barry County Records. There to claimed to bo due on such mortgage the turn of FWty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven and 45/IX Dollars ($60,367.45) indudtog internet at toe rate of 6.63% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In too mort­ gage and toe standee of too State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be forectoeed by a aato of the mortgaged premtooc, or part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Heelings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO pm. on October 21,2004. The premtooc are located in toe Township of johnston, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of too Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Rango 8 wool excepting therefrom a strip of tend 311 feet in width across too oast 112 of the southwest 1 /4 of toe Northwest 1/4 fo Section 31, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, described as toftows: To Ind the piace or oegKvung or tnts ossenpoon commence ar too west 1/4 poet fo said section; ran toonco North X degrees 35 minutee EasL along toe west One of saidsoction 1306.94 toot; toonco soctoM degrees X minutes, X seconds East, X813 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence con­ tinuing South M degrees, X minutee X seconds East. 686.13 feet to too Wool 1/B Ine of said sec­ tion; thence South X degrees 37 minutes 15 West atong said Wsst 1/B Ins of said ssetion 311.04 fest; thence North 88 degrees X minutes X seconds Wsst 886.03 feet; thence NorthDO degrees X min­ utee 10 seconds EasL 311.04 feet lot he pteoo of beginning. Containing 311.04 toot to Bw pteoo of beginning. Subject to too right of way and ease­ ment in favor of Consumers Power Company to perform certain acts rotative to trees and brash on asiripoflandWfootwidoSautooftootonddaeded to Consumers Power Company. Atoo subject to easements over the West and South X.X feet tor road puqxtees. Subject to al UNuMions, restrictions, easements, and Imitation ol record. The redemption period slial be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless too property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA (6X32410, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of tor stoo. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredooing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, If my, are limited sotoly to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Deled: September 23. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Ffc No. 280 1050 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Eate TMB RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTVMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTABI WftX BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aale may be 'sorinded by the torodocing mnrtgagsii in mat event, your (towages, W any, ohclbelmftod sotoly to too return of lie bid aareuat ten­ dered al oete, ptac tateroat MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft hoe boon nwfe to the condtoons ol a mortgage made by Carl S. ZurhorsL a married man, origtoai mortgagors), to Amerifirst Financial Cuipmation, Mortgagee, dated April X. 2003, and recorded on May 2. 2X3 to instrument 1103289, to Barry county records, Micrugan. ana assignee oy saw isongagee io Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation aa assignee by an assignment on which mortgage tosre is cleaned to be due at too dele hereof too sum of Ninety-Ntoe Thousand Four Hundred Thirty­ Eight And 01/IX Deters ($99,438.01), todudng interest at 63% per annum. Under toe power of sate contatood to aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given BM safe mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at too Bony County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on October 28. 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of PreirevHto. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The Souto 6 rods of toe North 64 rods of the East on-hail of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West EXCEPT; Commencing at toe North 1/4 poet of Section 17, Torn 1 North, Range 10 West; toonco Sou* 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along the North and Sou* 1/4 Ina of aaid Section 17 a dtotance of 957.X toot; toonco North X degrees X minutee X seconds West parsM wfth the North Ine of said Section 17 a dtotance of 37230 feet to Bw true pteoo of beginning, and run­ ning toenoa Souto 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 sec­ onds East paralei wfth aaid North and Souto 1/4 Ine 2530 feat; toonco North X dogrose X minutes X seconds West peraftei wfth said North Section Ine 1XD0 feet; toonco North 01 degrees 12 min­ utee 48 seconds West 2S.X feet; toenco Souto X degrees X minutes X seconds East 1X30 test to too pteoo of beginning. ALSO commencing at too Ncrth 1/4 poet of Section 17, Ibwn 1 Norto. Rango 10 West; thence Souto 01 degrees 12 minutes 41 ssconds East along too North and Souto 1/4 Ine of aaid Section 17 a dtotance of 957.X teat; Bianco North X degrees X minutee X seconds West paraM wfth the North tow of said Section 17 a dtotance of 5623 toot to Bia tore pteoo of beginning and running toenoa North 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds Wsol peraftoi srito said North and Sou* 1/4 ma 637 teat; toenoa North X dagreaa X minutoa X seconds Wsst pareftai wfth said Nor* Section Ine 7573 teoL more or tees, to too Wool mo of too East 1/2 of too Northwest 1/4 of aaid Section 17. toonco Soutoeriy along aaid Waal Ina 637 teat; toam Sc Mh X dagreea X minutes X seconds East 7573 foot to toe pteoa of beginning. The redemption period shaft ba 6 montoa from too date of such aato. unices determinod aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 8X324is. in which case toe redemption period shal bo X days from the dels ri such sate. Doted: September 23 2004 For more Mormation, pteaee cal: FCS 248.533 1304 Trott ft Trott, P.C. foe Chase Manhattan Mortgey Corporation 3O4X Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Btoflhem Farms, Michigan 480253822 FHSX34871F01 ■■■■ THR RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY BFORMATON 08TMNB) WR1 BE MS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMB» BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE ISUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default haa bean made in toe condfttorw ri a mortgage made by Scott Wlaon and Cathy Wtteon. Husband and Wife, to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC, A Corporation, mortgagee, dated January X, 2003 and recorded February 28.2003 In Inattumont Number 1098616, Barry County Records. Said mortgsge to now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee of Amariqueol Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pace Through CsrtBootei Seriee 2003-3 Under toe Rooting and Servicing Agreement dated aa of March 1. 2003, wfthoul recourse, by assignment submftted to and recorded by toe Bany County Regtoter of Deads. There to claimed to be due on auch mortgage toe sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Atty-Eight end 84/IX Doftars ($204,758.84) Inciudtog Moresi at toe rate of 7.75% per annum. Under toe power ri aato conusned In toe mort­ gage and tne statutes of toe State of Mtahigan, notico to hereby given toot too mortgage wft bo forectoeed by a aato of the mortgaged premtooc, or some port of toom. at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courtoouoo in Heattnga in Berry County, Mtahigan at IDO pjn. on October 7.2004. The premtooc ere located in too Township of Thomeppte. Barry County, Mtahigan. and ate deecribed ss: Lot 5 Thomapple Bond Eelate as recorded in Uber 6 of ptots, on pegs Xri Barry county records. The redemption period shaft bo 6 montos from ths dale ri such sate, untoss toe property is determmea soanoonoo m accorasnco wmi (6X32410, In which caao too redemption period shaft be X days from toe date ri too tote. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectosing mortgages can rescind toe sate in tw event a 3rd party buys foe property and there to a simritai .out resolution wfth the borrower. In that event, your damagoe, ft any. are limited sotoly to the return of foe bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: September 9.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES FC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee of Ameriqueri Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-3 Under foe Footing and Servicing Agreement dated as ri March 1, 2003, without recourse.. Aa Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1OX Ftio No. 2141335 owjwm PUB &MdO �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September X. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MKHGAN PROBATE COURT county of barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-24040-DE Estate of Donald H Shjxnan. Deceaeed. Dale of birth: 06/30/1913. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald H. Shipman. who lived al 10838 Hermitage Point Road. Mtodtevile. Michigan ffied 02/24/2004 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Daniel D. Shipman, named personal representative or proposed personal rep* reeentative, or to both the probata court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Mtahigan 48068, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of thia notice. Ktahryn M. Russel PS8385 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Mtahigan 49058 (289)945-0557 Daniel D. Shipman 1600 Archwood Dr. Waytend. Mtahigan 49348 (269) 792-1013 omwt (9/30 MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate may be MORTGAGE SALE- Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond J original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on December 21. 2001 In instrument 1071906, in Barry county records. duo at the data hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 64/100 Dollars be forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on f>*Ww 14, 2004. Said promises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 2 of RJ. GRANTS ADDmON to theCfty.tormorfyVWage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded The redemption period shal bo 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in from the data of such sale. Dated: September 9, 2004 For more inkNmotion, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co 30400 Telegraph Rd Sta 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F033835F01 AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BFORMA­ TON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Daniel R. Deugaw, a married man, Mortgagors, to Greenpoint Credit Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 19th day of February, 1999 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, lor The County of Barry and State of Mtahigan, on the 25th day of February, 1999 in Instrument Number 1025719 on Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is deimod to bo duo, at the dMo of Mo notico. the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nino A 32/100 ($97,829.32), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the Stalo of Mtahigan in ouch caao made and provided, notico is hereby given that on the 14th day of October, 2004 at 1 DO o'clock p.m. Local Time, aaid mortgage wB bo toroctooed by a cate al pubic auc­ tion, to toe hlgheet bidder, at the Barry County said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as many bo necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on aaid mortgage, wfth interest thereon at 9.940% per annum and al legal cools, charges, and expenses, including the attorney tees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which maybe paid by too undersigned, nec­ essary to protect Its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as tofiows: Al that cer­ tain ptece or parcel of tend aftuated in too Townahip of Hope, County of Berry, State of Mtahigan, and deecribed as tofiows, to wit: Unit 1 of Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to the master deed recorded in Uber 636, Pago 592, and First Amendment recorded in Uber 668, Pago 222, together with rights in general com­ mon elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said master deed and deecribed in Aa 59 of too Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Said Property Includes 1999 Champion Enterprits Manufactured Home. During the six (6) months immediately folowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately toBowing the sale Dated: 9/1604 Greenpoint Credit Corporation. LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Greenpoint Credit Corporation. LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 i*J*4 STATE OF IBCHIGAN PRORATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BERNARD WOODMANSEE, birth: 11/28/1933. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Bernard Woodmansee, who lived at 1678 Nashvftte Highway. Hastings, Michigan died 08/12/2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims egsinst the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Jack Woodmansee, Stove Woodmansee or Sue Weyer man, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 4905S and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubtication of this notice. Data: 09/08/2004 James M. Kinney (P57750) 121 West Appie Street. Suita 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (289)945-8000 Jack Woodmansee, Stave Woodmansee or Sue Weyerman 1895 Neehvtita Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-9413 (9/30) TMS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTHTTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OSTABi WAL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa aato may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In thet evert, your demegee. If eny, ehtel be Smil­ ed solely to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered at ecto, plus Mereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurt Rechsr, a single men, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 18,2003, and recorded on March 3, 20(0 In instrument 1088899, in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One rtunareo cignry-iwo inousano cigrw nunarea ion And 61/100 Dollars (S182J10.61). including Inter­ est at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mcxigage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a aato of the mortgaged premioos, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on November 4.2004. Said promises are situated in Cfty of Hastings, Bany County, Michigan, and are described aa: Lots 25 and 28, indusivo Buena Vista Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plato on Pago 108. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dele of ouch sate, unlees determinod aban­ doned in eccordteioo with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the data of such sale. Dated: SeptelnberX.2004* r For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte/036057F01 ««»<« Robert A. Tremain A associates, P.C. le a debt ooBector and wo are attempting to ooAoct e debt a^Kl any Information obtained wM bo uood tor that purpooo. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft haa bean made in too conditions of a mortgage made by DAVE M. HAIGH A SINGLE MAN to AMRWAY MORTGAGE COMPANY. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 21,1998, and record­ ed on January 6,1999, aa Instrument No. 1023243 Barry County Records, Mtahigan, and oseignori by MESNE assignment to MANUFACTURERS A TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE FOR ONE M & T PLAZA BUFFALO SECURIZATION SERIES 1999-1, AGREEMENT DATED 3-04-99. by an assignment dated June 10,2003, and ro-record­ ed on July 7. 2003, as Instrument No. 1107942 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is deimod to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of eighty four thousand two hundred fifty nine and 97/100 Dolors ($64,259 97). Indudtog interest at 10.850% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such caao made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo toroctooed by a sate of the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them at public venduo, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pan. on Octobar 21,2004. Said premises wo situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan and ere described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MIN­ UTES 29 SECONDS EAST 1325 42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 629 82 FEET ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, 688.66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD TO THE CEN­ TERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY M-37 (MID­ DLEVILLE ROAD), THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST. 778.06 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF M­ 37. THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, 116.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 540.36 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR IRVING ROAD ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES AS RECORDED IN UBER 151. PAGE 311 FOR M-37. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated. September 16. 2004 MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPA­ NY. TRUSTEE FOR ONE M & T PLAZA BUFFALO SECURIZATON SERIES 1999-1, AGREEMENT DATED 3-04-99 Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremato & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease caft: (248) 540-7701 (10/7) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm te a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained wHI bo uood for thte purpooo. If you are In the Military, pteeew contact our office at the number listed bofow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa boon made n the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Andy Etta, a stogie man to Hamilton Mortgage Company. An Arizona Corporation Mortgagee, dated September X. 2003 and recorded October 7,2003 to Instrument # 11151X, Barry County Records. Mtahigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Three Dollars and FortySa Cents ($99,503 46) including intereel 9.7% per annum. Under too power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such caao made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, a! the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml al 1:00PM. on Thursday. October 7.2004. Said premtooc are situated to Township of Hope. Bany County, Mtahigan, and are deecribed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer ol too East 24 1/2 acres of too North X acres of too Northweri 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Rango 9 West. Hope Township, Barry County, Mtahigan, and running thence East 4i8 foot along too North fine of stod Section 28 tor the true ptece of beginning', thence East 680 test more or less to toe North 1/4 poet of said Section; toonco South 990 toot more or tees along too North and Souto 1/4 Ine of said Section to too South Ine of cold North X acres; thence West 6X foot more or less along said South fine to a point dtotoni East 24 1/2 acres of to. North X acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28; thence North 990 toot more or less to too piece of begin­ ning_ ___ _ The redemption period shaft bo 12 months from too date of ouch aato, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 Hamilton Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteativo & Aeenriatee, P.C. XIX Doquindre Rd. Ste 810 Staffing Heights. Ml 48310 (586)303-30X Our Rte No: 04-27347 mm. PUB: 9/9-9/30 Nottco Of MortpM* Foreofooure Balo TYM RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BMORMATON WE ORTAM WBX BE BBS) FOR THAT PUR­ PORT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMB0 BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE IBLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thk eote may bo reectodod by Bia te red a tong awrtBogoe. In that evorrt, your domagec. If any, ohalt be limn­ ed eetoly to tee retam of tee bfotewount tendsrvA at aato ptae IntareeL MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M. VanHaitsma Jr., a married man and Kathy VbnHaftama. Mo wile, ed^nai mortgegorfe). to rnongage tiecTrorwc TrOyetTwoon oysvems, me.. Mortgagee, dated February 25( 2004, and recorded on March 4, 2004 In instrument 1123177, in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al the dote hereof too cum of Ono Hundred Eleven Thousand Sixty-Nine And 39/IX Doftars ($111,0X39). indudtog interest at 7.75% por annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mongago and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice le hereby given that said mortgage wW bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse to Hastings al 1:00 PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated to TowneNp of Barry, Barry County, Michigan^ and are deesribed as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 9. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West. Bany Township. Bony County, Mtahigan; toonco North X dogroon 41 minutes 40 seconds West, M1.X test along the Ead Ine of said Section; thence North X degrees 34 minutee 13 seconds West 1292.45 toot, toonco North 00 degrees X minutes 34 seconds West. 272.44 foot along too Wed Ine of too Ead 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to too true point of beginning: thence North 00 degrees X minutes 34 seconds Wool 29339 feel atong eaid West Ine; thence South X degrees 43 minutee 51 seconds EasL 3X.07 toot; thence Sou* 00 degrees X min­ utes 34 seconds East. 29339 loot; toonco North 89 degreee 43 minutee 51 seconds West, 3X.07 foot to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes tor Kingsbury Road The redemption period shall be 8 months from too date of ouch sate, unless determinod aban­ doned 1(1 •xwlance wi* MCLA 8003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date ol such sale. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC R 248393.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. . Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *0349ft3F01 VOLLEYBALL Barry Coonty YMCA 2004 Coed Leacue Fall au voueyoau scores Relativity...........................................................2-0 Dig It..................................................................3-1 Ashley & Cross Construction.................... 7-2 Prime Time.......................................................6-3 You Guys Serve ............................................. 2-4 Almost Famous................................................ 1-5 Hastings Manufacturing..............................0-3 Flex Fab ........................................................... 0-6 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctoouna Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BaFORMATON WE OBTAIN WHJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DU1Y. ATTN PURCHASERS: This etoe may be rescinded by the toractotong mortgagee In that event your damages, N any, shaft bo ftmfS od aotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plua interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Artin F. Dougherty and Judith K. Dougherty, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 29. 1999. and recorded on August 4. 1999 in instrument 1033546. and asaigned by aaid Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loens, Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1999 recorded on October 7. 1999 in instrument 1036299, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two And 64/IX Dollars ($88,142.64), including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in add mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged nremiees. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1XX) PM. on November 4, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 13 and 14, Pierson's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof In Uber 2 of Plats on Page 41, Bany County Records. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months tram the date of such sate, unless determinod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6XJ241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September X. 2004 For more ii Am mation. ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtanigan 48025-5822 Rte fOOX15FO2 rnwcw ui Mortgage r-oreciosunj TMB RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rosotadad by the foraefotong mortgagee. In that event, your damagoe, B any, oheft bo ■«*od oolaly to the return ortho Md amount ten­ dered at eate, ptue Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon made in the conditions at a mortgage maoo by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, husband and wMe. with Ml righto c^ourtovorship. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgages, dsted Jure 11.2003. and recorded on Juno 19. 2003 in notrumoffi 1106846. In Barry county records. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al the date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Nino Thousand Four Hundred SixtyTwo And 51/IX Doftars ($109,462.51). indudtog interest at 7.375% per annum. Under too power of aato contained in aaid mort­ gage and toe statute in such caao made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby gteon tost aaid mortgage wB bo toroctooed by a ecto of too mortgaged premrees or eomo part of them, et puMc vendue, st toe Barry County Courthouse in Heatings at 150 PM. on November 4.2004. Said premises ere situated in Township of Castteton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ae: The VBago of Morgan. (Formerly Sheridan). Lot No. 43, of Morgan PteL 4 rods wide. Brods long. The redemption period shaft bo 6 montoc from too dote of such eate, unteee determined aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 8X3241 a. in which case too redemption period shaft bo X days from the date of such aato. Detod: September X. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248393.1302 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 fotegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 480253822 RteF035344F01 City of Hastings Ordinance No. 390 An ordinance to Amend Article 10, Ol Chapter X of the Hastings Code of 1970 as Amended, by Amending Sections 90-925 and 90-927 Pertaining to Off Street Parking. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 390 is avaitabte for inspection at toe Cfty Cterk'e Office. City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. This Ordinance wtH take effect and wB be In fuft force from the date of its purification in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for toe Cfty Ol Hastings. . Moved by Jasperoe. second by Cybutod. that Ordnance No. 390 bo adopted. Yeas: McIntyre. Townsend. Tubbs, Bteam, Bowers, Cybulski, Hawkins. Jasperee and May Nays: None Absent: None I. Thomas E. Emery, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 27th day of September 2004 is avaftabte al the Cfty Clerk’s Office. Thomas E. Emery City CM REGISTRATION NOTICE To tho Qualiflod Electors of the County of Barry Notico is hereby given that any legal voter living in the tolowing cities and townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Cterk on Monday, October 4,2004 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 930 ajn. until 5:00 pin. to bo olgfote to vote in too General Election to be held on November 2,2004 REGISTRATION WILL M ACCVTKO OTMUI TNBSS BY AmNNTMBNT BY CALLING YOUR CLARK DEBORAH S. KASSBMNO JUNE DOSTER Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cot Rd.. Befovue. IB 49021 Johnstown lownahip Oerk 1815 Laoey Rd. Dowlng. Ml 49060 Phone (269) 758-4003 Phone (289) 721-9905 SUSAN K. BUTLER Ifople Grove Township Cterk TRACY MITCHELL Bafemore Townshp Cteric 3100 E Dowfing Rd. Hatengt, PHONE (269) 948-2268 Ml 49058 9752 Evert Rd. NeoMte, Ml 49073 Phono (517) 852-1869 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY DARLENE HARPER Barry Townsifo Cleric 155 E. Orchard St. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 623-5171 OrangevBe Township Cterk WILMA DANIELS Cartton Townshp Clerk 85 Welcome Rd. Hatengs. Ml 49058 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL NICHOLS Phone (269) 945-5990 Phone (289) 823-2884 LORNA WILSON 11031 WMwood Rd. ShotoyvBo. Ml 48344 Phone (289) 672-7149 nwwvwe ivwnsw? viwk 10115 S. Norm Rd, Dekm. Ml 49048 ROBIN HAWTHORNE Caslteton Townsh^ Clerk Rufond Chertor Township Cwrk 915 Reed St . Nashvite. Ml 49073 2461 Hee* Rd. Hasfoge. Ml 49058 Phone (517) 852-9479 Phone (269) 948-2194 Home Phone (517) 852-9193 SUSAN VUETSTRA BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Thomappio Townohto Cterk Hastmgs Charter Twp Clerk 885 River Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 200 E Mein SL.IBddevde. Ml 49333 Phone (289) 795-7202 Phone (269) 948-9690 THOMAS EMERY Hastings City Clerk 201 E. State St. Hastmgs, Ml 49058 CHERYL ALLEN Woodland Township Clerk 156 S. Mdn. Wooffiand M 48897 Phone (289) 367-4915 Phone (269) 945-2468 Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! JANICE C LIPPERT LINDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Townshp Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 948-2464 CAROL ERGANG Irving Township Clerk 3241 Woodschool Rd. Mrtfcvfo, Mi 49333 Phone (269) 948-8893 Yankee Springs Township Clerk 284 N. Brtggs Rd, Mddoffito, Ml 49333 Phono (289) 795X91 �Pago 10 - Thursday, September X, 2004 - The Hastings Banner NOTICES NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 7 pjn. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. There wG be a Pubic Hearing cf the Hope Township Planning Commisston to consider the follow­ ing matter's): 1. An appltaatton by Crystal Flash Inc.. RO. Box 1804 Grand Rapids, Ml 40501 a Site Plan Review of an industrial zoned for a proposed Seeled propane transfer storage facility parcel located at 8060 S M-43 Hfohway. 2. An apptication for 8Ne Plan Review for an expansion of a Special Exception Use permit tor Camp Michswens Campground locatod at 5800 Hoad Lake Road. This expansion is tor the addition of one stogie family dwoGng to excess of ths number (one per parcel) which is slowed by the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. The applcation, legal description. zoning ordinance and zoning maps may bo viewed during regu­ lar business hours on Wednesday 0 ajn. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hal locatod al the Hope Township Hal locatod at 5483 S. M-43 Highway. The ctoric wG accept writton comments by mal or during regular business hours in regard to the above requeat up to tha time of foe pubita hearing. The Hope Township Planning ComnWeton and Township Board reserve the right to make changes to the above-mentioned proposed applcatton at the pubic hearing. Hope Townohip wG provide the ns coos ary reasonable auxRary aldo and cervices. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audto tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals wfth dteabGties at too hearing upon live (5) days notico to the Hope Township Ctoric. IndMduato wfth dteabGties requiring auxRary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Ctoric at 288-940-2484. Jim L. Carr Hope 1Wp. Zoning Administrator 5463 &M43 Hwy. Heatings, Ml 49068 City of Hastings Ordinance No. 389 An Ordtoance to Amend Articto 8, Division 12. Section 90-502 (10) (B-1, Central Business District) al the Heatings Code to alow residential uses to foe B-1 Zoning District A complete copy of Ordtoance No. 389 la avaiabto tor inspection at the City Ctoric*s Office, City Hal. 201 East Stole Street. Hastings, Mtatagwi. Thia Ordtoance wG take effect and wG bo to Ml force from the date of Ito pubtication to the ffssMps Banner pursuant to the Charter for the Cfty of I lastinge Moved by Tubbs, second by Townsend, that Ordtoance No. 389 bo adopted. Yeas: Jaaporso, McIntyre, Townsend, Tubbs, Btosm. Bowers, Cybutoid. Hawktoe and May — Nays. None Absent: None I, Thomas E. Emory, do hereby certify that a tow copy of an Ordtoance adopted by ths Hastings City Council on ths 27th day of September 2004 io available at the City Cleric's Office. STATE OF MtCHKUN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMLY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEAffiNG FILE MX 2004-24194-00 In the matter of Roseanna MGer. adult. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS •nckxhng Isreal Medina Jr. whose addresses) are unknown and whose interest to the matter may be barred or affected by the Mtowtog: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wG be held on October 20. 2004 at 1X p.m. at 206 W. Court St . #302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Stephane S. Fekkes. for the Mtowtog purpose: Petition for appointment of guardian with alleged developmentally disability, requesting that Guardianship and Alternatives bo appointed partial guardian of the pomn tor making medical and res­ idential decisions for Roseanna MGer Date: 9-21-04 Amy Zwert, BA, RSW Bany County Community Mental Health Hastings. Ml 49058 (W30) TH® RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default hes been made to foe conditions of a mortgage made by Diane L. Hammond, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated November 21, 2002 and recorded November 27. 2002 in document number 1092538, Berry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LaSatis Bank National Association as Trustee tor Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Serios 2003-BC2 by assignment dated September 29. 2003 and record­ ed on October 8, 2003 to document number 1115150, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage foe sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Twenty-Nine and 78/IX Dollars ($67,029.78) including interest at foe rte ol 8 99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mortgage and foe statutes of foe State of Mtahigan. notico is hereby given that foe mortgage wG bo toroctooed by a sale of foe mortgaged promloos, or some pert of them, at pubic venue at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mtahigan al 1 X p.m. on October 28,2004. The premises are located in foe City of Hastings. Barry County. Mtahigan. and are described as: Lots 10 end 11. Block 6, Ptet of LlrcoInPark Addition, according to the recorded ptet thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 55. The redemption period shal be 8 months from foe date of such sate, unless the property is determinod abandoned to accordance with MCLA f6X324ia. to which case the redemp­ tion period Nial be X days from foe date of foe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toractoetog mort­ gagee can rescind the aato to foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and there to a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower, to foal event, your dam­ ages. If any, ara Med aotoiy to foe return of foe bid amount tendered al aato. Ltetod: September X, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LaSNto Bank National1 Association as Trustee tor Structured AM Investment Loan Trust Series 2003-BC2, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 289.0154 ASAP611953 9/X. 10/7. 10/14, 10/21 mw Thomae E. Emery City Cterk Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaere Sato I RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY S&ORMATON WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aato may ba NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice to hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wG conduct a pubic hearing on October 25,2004, al 730 pun. to the Community Room of the Courts & Law Buldtog locatod at 208 West Court SL, to Hastings, Mtahigan. The subject of the puMc hearing wG bo the considera­ tion of the Mtowtog amendment to the 1978 Barry County Zoning Ordtoance. as amended: MAP CHANGE A-2-2004 Request to rezone property to Section 1 to Woodland Township (see below). That part of the SE 1M of Section 1, T4N, R7W, described aa: Commencing 50 ft West and 340 ft. North of the SE cor­ ner of said Section 1, tor Pteoo of Bogtontog; fo W125 fL, th W 25 ft.; th N 200 ft; th E 150 ft; th S 480 ft to foe Pteoo of Beginning. MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made in foe condftions of a mortgage made by Daniel T. Rayos, a stogie man and Elizabeth K Doss, a sin­ gle woman and Laurite P. Chmtotewski, a married woman, original mortgagor's), to Prior tty Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 24,1999, and recorded on June 10,1999 in instrument 1030941, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source One Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment dated May 24, 1999 recorded on Juno 10, 1999 in instrument 1030942. in Bany county records, Micntgan, on wrecn mortgage mere ts claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Forty-Throe And 13/IX Dottare ($78,043.13), indudtog intereel al 7.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo toroctooed by a aato of foe mortgaged promises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on October 14,2004. Said premisos are situated in Township of Orangs'INe, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 84, Village of Orangevflte Ptet. according to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats. P^e 14. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to which case foe redemption period shal be X days from the date al such sate. Dated: September 9. 2004 For more information, pteaso cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For CrtiMortgage, Inc successor by merger to Source One Mortgage Corporation 304X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 File #032461F01 A From C-2 (RurW 4 ReoldwGW Corwwtence Cormwrcte Dttict) Ta C-1 (Genera Commerce ObMct) Al f foe above mentioned property le located to Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment either vorbaly or to writing, wG bo given the opportunity to bo heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ten response may bo mailed to the address Mod below or faxed to (289) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to foe Berry County Zoning Ordtoance te avalabte for pubita inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St. to Hastings. Mtahigan. between foe hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (ctoood between 12-1 pjn.) Monday through Friday. Pteaso call the Barry County Planning Office at (289) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Bony wG provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, ouch as signors for the hearing impafrod and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the mooting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meetingfoeanng upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dteabGties requiring auxMary aids or services should contact foe County of Barry by writing or cal foe Mtowtog: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058, (289) 945-1284. Debbie 8. Smith Berry County Cterk MSM11S The BANNER To subscribe^ call us at... 269-945-9554 ASA DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATXM OBTAINED WkX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy W. Barrett wto Patricia M. Bwrott. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc., Mortgagee, dated the 24fo day of June. 1996 and recorded to foe office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Mtahigan. on the 25th day of June. 1998 to Instrument No. 1014078 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there « claimed to bo duo. at foe date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Seven A 81/IX ($87,537.81), and no suit or proceeding at law or to oqutty having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of foe power of sale contains j in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of foe State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notico io hereby given foot on foe 28fo dey of October, 2004 at 1 DO o'clock p.m. Local Time, sold mortgage wG bo forectoeed by e sate at puMc auc­ tion. to too highest bidder, at too Bwry County Courthouse in Hastings (foat being the buldtog whore the Circuit Court tor too County of Barry is hekf). of the premioos described in aaid mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay too amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.50% par annum and al legal coots, charges, and exponoos, indudtog too attor­ ney tees alowod by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersignod. necessary to protect Its interest in the prsmteos WMch aaid promises are described as totiows: Al that certain ptece or parcel of land situated to foe Townohip of OrangevGe, County of Barry. State of Mtahigan. and deecribed as tolows, to wit: Rider A Legal Description Parcel H: That part of foe East 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 Weal, deecribed as: Commencing at foe East 1/4 comer of said Section; toonco North 88 degrees 58 mtoutes West 567.47 foot along the South mo of said Northeast IM; thsnee North 21 degress X minutes Wsst X.57 foot; thence South X degfose X mtoutes Wsst 17.46 foot; foonoe North 21 degrees X minutes Wsst 1M.X teet to the pises of beginning; toonco North 21 dogrose X minutes West 220 0 toot; thence North X degrees X min­ utes East 502 toot, more or toss, to too esntoritoo of OrangevGe Crook; thence Southeasterly along said centerline 249 toot, mors or toss, to a Ins which boars North X degress X minutes East from the pteoo of beginning; thence South X degree X minutee Waot 810 toot, more or tees, along safe to foe piece of beginning. Subject to and togtahor wtih an emwment lor ingrocs,ogress and utiRy pur­ poses over a X toot vrido strip of tend, foe Westerly Ins of which is deserfoed as: Commencing at tha East 1M comer of Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West, thence North X degreoe 58 minutes Woot 567.47 toot along the South line of the Northeast IM of said Section to ttw piece of bogtontog of said eaoement, thence North 21 degrees X minutes West X.57 test; thence South X degrees X nttnutes Wsst 17.46 tost, thence North 21 degrees X minutes West 826.03 toot to the ptece of said ease­ ment Said property includes a 1998 patriot manufac­ tured home. Serial No. PAT22429 UN During the six (6) months mmeckatety blowing foe sale, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property is dsterminsd to bs abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6X3241S, the property may bo redeemed during X days immedi­ ately folowing foe sale. Dated: 9/3004 IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc. fabrSo* BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-26X Pub: 9/X - 10/21 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL 8. IBLLER A ASSOCIATES, PC. ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sate - Dotoutt has boon made In foe oontMons of a certain mortgage made by Cheryl A Brandl, a married woman and Clayton Hnoout, a married man to CtiAnandal, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2003, and recorded on September 5. 2003, in Instrument No. 1112X7, and re-recorded December 5, 2003 in Instrument No. 11118716 Barry County Records,,, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two and 37/IX Dollars ($145,222.37) indudtog interest st foe rate of 7X1% per annum. Under ths power of seis contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wG bs forectoeed by s sate al the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubHc venue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mtahigan at 1D0 PM on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated in foe Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1M ol Section 33. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Starting at a point on foe Northwest comer of Northwest 1 /4 of sted Section X; foonoe East along foe North line of said Section, 24 rods tor fos begin­ ning, thence South paralei with the West section Ine to foe low water line of a certain smal Me located in foe Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1M of said Section 33. thence Northeasterly atong the low water Uno to the North section Ine of said Section 33. thence West on stod Section Ine to foe ptece of beginning. 1070 Ferris Rood The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL8X.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sale. Dated: September X. 2004 Randal S. MGer A Associates. PC. Attorneys for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 202 Btoomfteld HGs. Ml 48302 ««■'« (248) 335-9200 Our File No. 116 00065 Pub: 9/X -10/28 HOPE TOWN8H® SYNOP8® September 13,2004 Four Board members present one was excused and 8 guests. Approved previous minutea. bBs and received standing reports Approved second chlo­ ride appticahon with restrictions, expenses of Election Co-Chair attendance with Cterk and Deptty Clerk to Election workshop. Certffication of Special Assessment Delinquencies. First Resolution tor Guernsey Lake Weed Control Program, overhead maps and expenses for Assessors Workshop. Adjourned at 730 p m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Cterk Attected to by Patricia Afoert, S»to*vteor (930) Nottca Of Mortoafa Foracioauro Bala TH® RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBXTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBS! BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aato may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Sean R. Wn Dommeten and Penny L. \tan Dommeten, hueband and wife, original mortgagors), to EquiCredil Corporation of Ml, Mortgagee, dated March 10, 19X, and recorded on March 17, 19X -to instru­ ment 10089X, in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there iaciaimod to bo due at tite date hereof foe sum of Eighty-One Thoueend RBy And 4QHX Dotiars ($81.050.40). todudtog intereet at 9.8% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and foe statute in such caao made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby grvon foat said mortgage wG be forectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premtees, or acme part of foam, at pubtic vendue, al foa Barry County Courthouse in Heatings at 1X PM. on November 4.2004. Said premises are situated in Townohip of Yankee Springe, Barry County^ Mtahigan, and are described aa: That part of foe Northwest fractionei 1/4 of tha Southeast IM of Section 5, Town 3 Ncrfh. Range 10 Wool described ae: Commencing at foa Southeast comer of toid Section, foonoe Soufo X degrees X mtoutes Wool 1491 X teat along foa South line of said Section, thence North Xdogreoa 29 mtoutes East 162432 teal along foe oanteritoe of Briggs Road to foe ptece of beginning of fote description, thence South X degrees X mtoutes West 250.0 teet atong a Ina which le 3X3 teat North of and paratiei with the Soufo Mo of Wo Northwest fractional 1M of aaid Southaaat 1M, thonce North X degrees 29 minutee East 1503 foot, foonoe North X dagreaa 55 mtoutes East 250.0 teoL Mance Soufo X dagreaa 29 minutea Wool 1XD teat along the oorttertino of Briggs Road to foe ptece of beginning. Subject to highway right­ of-way over foe Caateriy X teat ttwreof. The redampticn period shal ba 6 months from foa date of ouch sate, unteoa detarmtoad aban­ doned to accordance wtih MCLA 8X32410, to afoich caao foe redemption ported Matt bo X days from the date of ouch aate. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please cafl. FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For EquiCredtt Corporation of Ml 304X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte #035735F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTBMBTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MPORMATON OBTAMED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE - Default having boon matte In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ralph D. Odette and Tammy Odette, hue­ band and wife. Mortgagors, to First Franidto Flnancisl Corporation,, Mortgagee, dated foe 31 at day of July. 2003 and recorded in foa office of foe Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Mtahigan, on foe 8fo day of October. 2003 to Document # 11151X of Bany County Records, aaid Mortgage having been assigned to Watis Fargo Bank, NA. as trustee, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due, al foe date of fote notice, the sum of Bghty Rve Thousand Sevan Hundred Fifty Sevan & 79/1X ($86,757.79). and no autt or proceedtog at law or to oqutty having been Inattuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pan . niovi, merwrore, o^f ware ^no power of aate contained in aaid mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of tha State of Mtahigan to such caao made and provided, notice is hereby gteon that on foe 28fo day of October, 2004 al 1030 o'clock a.m. Local Timo, aaid mortgage wG bo lorectoood by a aate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at foe Bany County Courthouse to Heatings, (foat being foe buifotog whore the Circutt Court lor foe County of Bany la hekf), of foa premtees deecribed in said mortgage, or ao much fooreof aa may bo necessary to pay foe amount due, ao afore­ said on said mortgage, with intereet thereon at 7.500% per annum and al legal costs, chargee, and expenses, indudtog tho attorney tees slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho undersigned, nocoesary to protect Is intereat In the premises. Which said premises are dooertbad as tolows: Al foat certain piece or parcel of land att­ ested in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Mtahigan, and described aa tolows, to wtt: Township of Assyria. County of Bany, State of Mtahigan, and described aa tolows: The West 8 acres of tha North 1/2 of foe Northeast IM of foe Southeast 1M of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, the East Mo to be 16 test East of foe Ma house on said land; except commencing at foa Normwow comer or me ivormoasi ire or me Southeast 1M of said Section 17, thence East along said quarter Me a distance of 135 toot, thence Soufo 2X toot thence West 135 toot, foonoe North 2X teet to the point of beginning, excepting so much thereof as Is layed out for oxuptod tor high­ way purposes 67X Kayes Rd. During foe twotvo (12) months immediately following foe sate, foe property may be redoomed, except that In foe event that tho property is determined to bs abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8X 3241a, the property may bo redeemed during X days immediately toitowtog foe sale. Dated: 9/28/04 Wetts Fwgo Bank. NA. as trustee. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Watts Fargo Bank. NA, as trustee. 8X W. Big Boavor, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-26X ASAP611288 930. 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September X, 2004 — Page 17 HOPE TOWNSHIP LEGAL HOTICES ----------------NOTICE TO THt REfab^MTSiy----------- BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Bany County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubfic hearing fo the following: REHEARING Caao No. ¥-39-2003 Donald L Longfohn. Location: 4369 Trails End. in Section 4 o Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to create twc lots with a lot width ol 50 ft tor each lot. .minimum it 1 SO ft. in the RL-1 zoning district TABLED Case Number V-36-2004 Danle Dowd. Location: 10646 Stoney Point Dr., in Section f of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect ar attached garage cfooor to tho side lot ine (Oft). tht minimum is 12-ft; in the RL-1 zoning dWrict. Case Number ¥-462004 Arley 8 Mary Todd. LocoBon: 7503 Messer Rd.. In Section 5 o Carlton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a lean to 16x34 ft. onto an existing building that is kx ctose to the road right of way 35 ft. (the minimum fa 50 ft) in tho A zoning district Case Number ¥41-2004 John Ca—hln. Location: 3891 E M-79 Hwy.; in Section 26 o Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect the fol lowing additions 4x14 ft & 12x21 ft on the first fioo and 8x16 ft & 12x26 ft on tho second floor onto ar existing house that is too dose to the road right o way 16 ft (the minimum is 75 ft) in the AR zoning dtetrict Case Number ¥-42-2004 John Wood. Location: 11688 WHtow Cove Dr., in Section 1( of Johnstown Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to erect a 3 season room 10x20 ft on top of an existing ded attached to an existing house that ia too ctose •»* tht side lot 6.5 ft (the minimum is 20 ft) in tho RL-1 zon ing district Meeting Dote: October 12.2004. Time: 7:30 p.m. Ptnco: Community Room in the Courts 4 Lav Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan. Site inspection of tho above described proper Mtes) wifi bo completed by the Zoning Board o Appeals members before the having. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeaI of either verbaJly or in writing will tw given the opportunity to be heard at the above men tioned time and place . Any written response may b< mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269 948-4820. The variance appbcatton(s) ia/are mraitebio fo public inspection at tho Barry County Ptannlnj Office. 220 West State Street, Hastings. M 49058 during the hours of 8 ajn. to 5 p.m. (ctosec between 12 p.m. to 1 pjn.) Monday-Friday. Pleasr cal the Planning Office al (289) 945-1290 tor fur ther information. The County of Barry wil provide necessary aux iliary aids and services, such as signors tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mated ais being considered at the mooting, to indMdutfi with dsaWiMs at the meeting/heanng upon ter (10) days notice to the County of Barry. IndMduafc with dtsabAbes requiring auxiliary aldo or serviom should contact the County of Barry by writing o calling the foltowing: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 Wes State Street. Hastings. Ml 49056. (269) 945-1284 Dobbio Smith, Barry County Clerk J HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP All Board members present; 3 guests. Approved minutes; Received Treasurer’s report. Received department reports. Approved Rood Patrol Contract Proposal. Adopted mileage reimbursement of $0,375 per mfia. Approved 3% COLA to assessor^ contract. Sot budget hearing tor November 9.2004 at 740 pjn. Paid outstanding bite Mooting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Bonnie Cruttendon, Cterk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor omwmi (9/30) BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Masting September 8, 2004 Meeting was caned to order at 740 p.m. Board members present: Doster. Nottingham. Nichols. Gray, and Goymgs. Also present: Attorney Rob Than from Baucham, Sparks Law firm. Also present: approximately 30 members of the public. Pledge of Ategiance Approved agenda with addition. Approved minutes Board Mooting hold August 11,2004 as corrected. Correspondence was read. Received stopping petition for Pine Lake Weed Assessment District Public Comment was made. Pine Lake Rre report placed on file. PrainevHte Township Police Dept. Report placed on file Approved to twe Date Boulter as full time Poflco Officer effective 10-3-04 2nd Public Hearing for Oak Dnve Special Assessment. Oak Drive Assistant rot wH be reviewed at October Meeting. Received petitions tor LaUesixxe/North Drive Special Assessment. Closed Session io review confidential attorney/client communication. Discussed Cemetery signage. Discussed Ridner Fence. Approved motion to have trees inspected by apeoakst in tho vBage re: sidewalks Clerks report placed on file. Approved old foundations in cemetery to be done up to $1,000.00. Treasurer's reports placed on file. Approved SWBCSWA delinquent roll in the amount of $23,075.65 Discussed Kitty Long zoning violation. Discussed Soap tire grant; DEO will reimburse the $11,000. Supervisor Doster distributed handout of Plainwell web site DEQ wifi repave entrance to Day Road. Approved kstofbitetobepaidintho amount of $39,927.89. Adjourned 9:55 p.m. Submitted by: Normajean Nichols, Cterk Attested to by: Mark Doster. Supervisor (9/30) — NOTICE— BARRY TOWNSHIP HAS CHANQXD THS OCTOBER BOARD MUTING TC OCTOBER 12, 2004, AT 700 ML M THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL. THANK YOU TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of tend consti­ tuting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area of the hereinafter described proposed special eseeument distort, and upon motion of tho Township Board of the Township of Hope, the Township Board proposes to undertake an aq>aetic v'tant control project in Guernsey Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of tho costs thr.oof by special assessment aoamet the propfc----- Ft, - a ' am* uenahubo merwri. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Distort within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to bo made and with­ in which tha cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particutorty described as tolows: Tho properties indicated by parcel numbers: 007-10040140 007-10040840 007-10041040 007-160-009-00 007-10041640 007-160-023-00 007-16042840 007-160432-00 007-16043000 007-16044340 007-16044040 007-16045340 007-16045940 007-16006040 007-10007000 007-16007540 007-10008140 007-10008840 007-16009340 007-10008840 007-18010340 007-10010000 007-10011540 007-18012240 007-10012744 007-180127-34 007-100132-00 007-10013000 007-180144-00 007-16013840 007-10015540 007-10018000 007-24040440 007-24000840 007-24001340 007-24001840 007-24002340 007-24540240 007-24540840 007-24541000 007-32040440 007-33000240 007-33000740 007-33001040 007-33001840 007-33042000 00741741549 007418407-20 00741940340 00741941510 007-10000240 007-10040740 007-10040140 007-10001140 007-18001740 007-10002440 007-16002940 007-10803340 007-16003940 007-10004440 007-16044940 007-10045440 007-160 46000 007-16043840 007-18047140 007-18047640 007-10008240 007-100087-00 007-16049440 007-18009940 007-10010440 007-10011000 007-10011640 007-10012340 007-100127-26 007-10012840 007-10013340 007-10014000 007-10014640 007-10015140 007-18015640 007-16010140 007-24000540 007-24040940 007-24041440 007-24001940 007-24042840 007-24540340 007-24540740 007-24501140 007-32000540 007-33040340 007-33040840 007-33041240 007-330416-10 007-33002140 00741741640 007-018407-22 00741940440 00741941640 007-10000340 007-100007-10 007-16040240 007-16001240 007-16002040 007-16002540 007-16003000 007-16043440 007-16004040 007-16004540 007-16045000 007-16005640 007-100061-00 007-16046740 007-16047240 007-16007840 007-16008340 007-16040840 007-16849540 007-16010040 007-10010500 007-16011140 007-160117-00 007-12012440 007-160127-28 007-16012940 007-16013440 007-16014140 007-16014740 007-160151-50 007-16015740 007-24000140 007-24840510 007-24841040 007-24041540 007-240419-36 007-24002940 007-24540440 007-24540840 007-32040140 007-32840600 007-33040440 007-33600620 007-33041340 007-33041740 007-33002240 00741840340 007418407-23 00741940540 00742003010 007-10000440 007-10000840 007-16040440 007-16041440 007-180421-00 007-16002640 007-10003140 007-16003540 007-16004140 007-18044640 007-10005140 007-16005740 007-10006240 007-16006840 007-10007340 007-16007940 007-16008440 007-16048940 007-16009640 007-16010140 007-18010740 007-16011240 007-18012000 007-16012540 007-160127-30 007-16013000 007-16013540 007-16014240 007-16014840 007-160152-00 007-16015840 007-24000240 007-24000640 007-24001140 007-24001640 007-24002000 007-24842940 007-245404-50 007-24540940 007-32040240 007-33000140 007-33040540 007-330406-50 007-33041440 007-33001840 007-16011440 00741840540 00741841340 00741941000 00742003011 007-10000540 007-10840940 007-16040840 007-10041540 007-16042240 007-16042740 007-100431-40 007-10043740 007-18044240 007-10044740 007-18045240 007-18045040 007-18046440 007-16046940 007-18047440 007-16048040 007-16048540 007-16049040 007-10049740 007-16010240 007-16010840 007-10011340 007-10612140 007-16612740 007-160-127-32 007-180-13140 007-16613840 007-10614340 007-160-14940 007-100-15340 007-160-15840 007-24040340 007-24040740 007-24041240 007-240416-10 007-24042140 007-24540140 007-24540540 007-245409-50 007-3204 40 007-330401-50 007-3304064C 007-33600940 007-33041540 007-33041940 007417-00540 00741840640 00741841440 00741941540 007-02603640 See ateo accompanying map. Notice PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that *he Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and tocaflone thereof togeth­ er with an estimate of toe cost of the project in foe amount of $97,575.00, has placed tho same on Me wfth foe Townohip Cterk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create tho store-described spodai assessment dte­ trict and has further tentatively found the Petitions far the project to be in compfiance with statutory requirements. Fire Hydrant Flushing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, special women! rftalrirt and PetMoni may bo examined at the Office of tho Townohip Cterk from tho date of fois Notice urM a. 4 indudtog foe dote of foe pubic hearing foorwon and may farfoor be exam­ ined at ouch pubic hearing. City work crews will be bushing Rre Hydrants on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. In case of inctement weather wo have scheduled Wednesday October 13,2004, aa the alternate date tor flushing the Rre Hydrants. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that to accordance with Ad 162 of the Pubic Acte of 1962, as amended, appearance and protect at too hearing to tho special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of tho apodal aseessment to the Mfahigan Tax Tribunal Tim Gintech Director of Public Sarvicea • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 28, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 800 a.m. ano 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party to interest, or his or her agent, may appear to person at the hearing to protest the special acoMomont, or shal bo permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protect by tetter and hte or her per­ sonal appearance shall not bo required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE foot to too event toot written objections to too projod are fled wfth too TowneNp Board at or before too hearing deecribed hirato, signed by the record owners of land corartftuttog moia than twenty (20%) percent of tw totei area wflhto the herotoboforo described proposed special assessment district, the projod to be funded by that epedal aseoooment dtetrict ounnot be Insti­ tuted unteea a vafld peMfon has been or is flted wfth too Township Board signed by too record owners of land conoMuttng more toan fifty (ouwj porcorn or me uw tana area m mat special assessment o<smci as nnaiiy esxaoasneo oy mo lownsnip docto. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tool a pubic hearing upon such petitions, plans, special oeeoeement dtetrict and estimate of coots w« bo hold at toe Hope Township Hal, whose address is 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Michigan, commencing at 740 pjn. on October 0,2004. Al ouch hearing, tho Board wfll consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might bo flted wfth the Board at or prior to the time of too hearing as wofl as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to too plans, estimate of coats, or to toe worecrwrxKX ioo propcooo opeciai Assessment utsmet. Al interested persons are Invited to bo present and express their views at toe pubic hearing. Hope Township wfil provide necessary reasonable auxttary aids and services, such as signors for tho hearing impaired and audto tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals wfth disaMfttec at the hearing upon four (4) days nobce to too Hope Township Cterk. IndMduels wfth (flsabfifttes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho Hope Townohip Cterk. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday IHm Cook Jackson 9.5-Z5; Gutter Gals 8-4; Trouble 7.S-4.5: Ray's Excavating 7-5; 3 Blind Mice 5-7; Shirley's Chuckwagon 5-7; CB's4-8;Big Boy 2-10. High Game and Series - D. James 157; N. Clow 161; C. Shook 134; P. Ramey 165; R. Brununel 199; V. Green 197-539; L. Trumble 161; P. Cogswell 162; J. Conger 183; C. Etts 17; K. Kuhlman 173; T. Waller 163; B. Hayes 166; C. Gales 139; S. Snider 139; T. Brown 149; K. Carpenter 139; L. Potter 193-503: S. Vandenburg 215-572; K. Caldwell 149; T. Daniels 194-534; T. Franklin 148; A. Norton 112. Sunday Night Mixed Bulls and Heifers 11; 4 Horsemen 9; Gutter Dusters 9; Get-Er-Done 7; 12 ozs al a time 6; Sandbaggers 5; Thunder Alley 5; Funky Bowlers 5; Red Dog 4; Robbers 3; Nobody's 0. Women's High Gaines and Series - E. Hammontrec 207-515; J. Shoebridge 153­ 400; B. Wilkins 190; A. Churchill 188; T. Huey 170: Is. Thompson 154; K. Middleton 148. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 222-618; B. Hubbel 200-546; B. Curtis 185­ 497; T. Barlow 167-445; K. Hammontrec 211; J. Smith 208: B. Allen 201; F. Thompson 172: D. Wilkins 145. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 8; Railroad Street Mill 8: Eye and Ent 8; Mace Pharmacy 6; Hair Care Center 6; Greenridge 6; Shamrock 6. Womens High Games and Series - E. Vanasse 200-515; D. Seeber 183-483; B. Smith 168-464; B. Maker 155-435; R. Murphy 178-427; J. Doster 154426; D. Bums 142-387; J. Gardner 127-345; S. Beebe 193; L. Yoder 178; S. Pennington 175; J. Leo 139. Tuesday Mixed Full House 124; Yankee Zephyr 11-5: Woodmansee Sawmill 9-7; Hastings City Bank 8 1/2-7 1/2; Consumers Concrete 7-9; Woodland Sales 6 1/2-9 1/2: Woodland Machine 6-10; TVCCU 4-12. Men's High Games & Series - D. Clements 178-485; K. Beebe 184; N. Blakely 181494; L. Porter 205-568. Women's High Games & Series - A. Hall 171477; B. Wilkins 224-563; D. Service 167424: E. Vanesse 168; B. Ramey 115-323; D. Neymciyer 162. Bowlerettes Kent Oil & Propane 7-1: Hecker Agency 4.S-3.5; Railroad Street Mill 4.5-3.S; NBT 4­ 4; Dean's Dolls 3-5; Slags! Concrete Construction 1-7. High Games & Series - L. Dawe 154; T. Christopher 184-502; J. Gardner 143-385; J. Pettengill 170-442: S. VanDenburg 205-589; H. Coenen 169476; E. Ulrich 188-539; B. Hathaway 155: T. Redman 131-359; K. Fowler 169. Unde Eddy-Hough, Cterk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (209)9462464 �Page 18 - Thursday. September 30.2004 - Tha Haatfnga Banner POLE BARN, continued from page 1 of family court and Kathy Holman overseeing the district and circuit division. Fisher estimated that the new drug court program, which serves as an educational alternative to jail or prison for non-violent offenders, has saved Bany County $131300 in the last year. It cost about $219300 to operate, but saved about $350300 in expens­ es for incarceration and kept the jail occupan­ $17/hz + benefits! Local, training now, 517-886-5445 TIXfee. -----------------------------------------------8b YARDS/BERBER CAR* BUILDING MAINTE to PET: beige, brand new NANCE/SUPERV1SOR: (bought, never used). Still on TTV-aJ 45K + benefit*! (517)886-5445 ” roll New $800 - sell $325. nA-we----------------------------------(517)204-0600 CABLE INSTALLERS/ to 51300/wk. AMISH DROP LEAF HELPERS: KITCHEN TABLE with 3 training! Many! Local home chairs, in excellent condition, travel! Start now! (517)886­ 5445 TOC fee. $500 obo. (269)948^)502 queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! 517)719-8062 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 ’cases, $400 obo. Call (269)945-9340. FOR SALE 1991 Toro reel master; 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4,000 ooo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition. $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor; 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)9484190. 2 BEDROOM in the coun­ try. No pets, appliances in­ cluded, $525/month plus se­ curity deposit. (269)948-8943 ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom apartment on beautiful Lake Algonquin, $450 a month plus utilities, 1 month rent A security deposit required. Call (269)945-0917 or (616)293-3104. BRISTOL LAKE: one bed­ room cottage, quiet setting, no smoking or pets, $475/ month plus utilities, securi­ ty deposit and references. (269)721-3434 COZY 2 BEDROOM fur­ nished lakefront home on Gun Lake, September-May, $525 a month + utilities A deposit. No pets. (517)694­ 6424 or (517)242-0309. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, fenced backyard. Del­ ton schools, $685 plus depos­ it. (269)948-8943 PRIVATE 2 ROOM SUITE with bath, 1st A last months rent, $350 + half utilities. (269)209-1609 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. RUMMAGE SALE AT HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE: 502 E Grand St October 1st A 2nd, 9am-5pm Friday A Satur­ day. Any questions, call Russ at (269)948-2534. HASTINGS 4 CABLE INSTALLERS/ HELPERS: to 51300/wk! Training! Many! Local/some travel! (616)949-2424 Jobline foe. RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from 537,600 Can today 1-877­ 738-1090. ■< DIVORCE AGREEMENT Non contested divorce with or without children. (269)345-1173. Call CDL DRIVER - CLASS A: local run*, Monday-Friday. (517)852-9402 DRIVER: additional CDL-A driver* rweded. Looking for dependable nutomer service oriented person with chauf­ CONSTRUCTION/LAfeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ BORERS/MAINTENANCE: to 5800/wk Many types, cense. Good working envi­ skilled/entry. Yearly or ronment. (616)248-7729 summer work! Busy Co. (517)886-5445 TOC fee. CRIMINAL JUST1CE/SECURTTY OFFICERS: tn 515/hr ♦ benefit*! Many types! entry/skilled! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR/WAREHOUSE MAN­ AGER: Bev Co. to SOK + benefits, need now. (517)886­ 5445 TOC fee. ATTENTION FARMERS: you're invited to come see the new Greet Lakes Hy­ brid* Research Plot The tour will start from the Wierenga Fann a! 2704 N. Charlton Park Rd. at 10am on October 5th. New genetics, disemes 4c pest control will be dis­ cussed. RS.VP. to the Free­ port Elevator at (616)765- EJL DESK/ADMITTTNG: (Med. facility), many nurse* PONY FOR SALE: gentle aide, several types! To 515/ 13yt old. Has been shown 4­ hr. ♦ benefits, 517-886-5445 H st Allegan A Barry Co. TOC fee. Fairs, 5450. Call (269)721­ 9908 after 5pm. EVENT COORDINATOR/ ASSIST, to 550300/yr. + benefit* & 401K. Planning event*/activities/trade SMB PILLOWTOP QUEEN shows. Entry/skilled! mattress set (in plastic). (517)686-5445 TOC fee. Brand new, never used! King, 5150. (517)719062 EXPKESS/AIR EXPEDITE: to 518/hr. + benefit*. Logis­ 5150 FOUR POST BED: tics div. Training now. 517­ king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). 886-5445 TOC fee. (517)204000 INSTALLING/APPREN­ TICESHIP: to 522Zhr. Elect BED: a brand new queen pilcable. H.V.A.C., carpentry, lowtop mattress set Brand' new, in plastic, warranty, labor. 517-886-5445 TOC fee. 5129. Can deliver. (616)318­ MODELS (FASHION/CAT- 6998 ALOGk to 550/hr. Runway/Promo/Event shows! BED: king piBowtop, new, in original package, warran­ Males-females, *11 ages, all ty. Can deliver 5229. size*. Many train. (517)886­ (616)3184998 5445 TOC fee. BED: Memory Foam mat­ PAINTERS/HELPERS: to tress set Brand new with 515/Hr. Interior/exterior, warranty, must sell. 5429. resd/commerdaL Wil train Cell (616)281-5575. Can de­ ASAP! (517)886-5445 TOC liver. fee. BEDROOM SET Head­ POTATOfiFRETZEL CHIP board. rails, dresser and DELIVERY: to 540,000/yr. e nightstand. AH brand new, benefits’ Local routes! On job never used, sacrifice. 5399. training! (616)949-2424 Job­ Can deliver (616)281-5575. line (re. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc SCHEDULING CLERK/ set with sleigh bed! Must FRONT desk to 512/hr. ♦ sell 5629. Can deliver. 1----- tee t rL_ ~ - r» 15 t r - .I Denents! {hospital/ iraining; (616)281-5575 Need now! (616)949-2424 COUCH, $2*9; Loveseat, Jobline fee. VET ASSISUMNNEL CARE: to 51230/hr. Muri love cats/don' training now. 51706-5445 TOC fee. WAREHOUSE/H1-LO LOVESEAT Brand hew. DRIVER/MANAGEMENT: beautiful. Still in factory to 514/hour + benefits! Per­ package. Can separate, 5749. manent! (Major diet) (616)281-5575 can deliver. (616)949-2424 JobBne fee. WELDER (M1G-TIC): to 518/hr. ♦ full benefits (major mfg. plant). All shifta, (517)886-5445 TOC fee. FOR SALE: 1990 XT Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, ran* greet 523,000. Call (269)838-8909. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Only 525 per year In 199* FORD MUSTANG: V6, loaded, nitrite/CD play­ er. 100,000 miles. Great shape, 54300. Call (269)948- FOR SALE: 1990 30’ Clara A motorhome, 27300 miles, runs great $23300. Call (269)838-8909. cy rate at about 80 percent, avoiding over­ crowding problems "This (program) allows us an opportunity to help people make changes in their lives so they can become productive citizens." Fisher told the board. “We provide every way for them (offenders) to stay out of jail... We can’t prevent all people from using drugs, but can manage the problems we have." He said that after be acknowledged the first two people who recent’y "flunked out" of the drug court program when he sentenced them to jail and prison on alcohol-related offens­ es." Fisher noted it costs the public $28300 per year to house a person in prison and about $16300 per year in jail. Meanwhile, the cost of drug court per person is just $3 JOO. •Approved tte expenditure of $536,060 for the 2004-05 child care budget for fam-ly court. Administrator Robert Nida explained that the budget inchides funding for detention, independent living, institutional living, foster care and residential care. The actual total is about $903,000, but because of grants from the state federal governments, the county’s cost a considerably lower than that figure. "I’m real proud of what the court system in Bany County tes been able to do," Nida said. Agreed to a proposal from Randy Case Architect and Design to provide general con­ tracting services (study, historical research specifications and preparation) to renovate the exterior county courthouse doorx. County Administrate.* Michael Brown said the antique doors, customized to fit in with the style of the 1892 building arc failing. "They are working, but I don't know how long they will continue to work." Brown told tte board. "If they break down, you can’t just go to Home Depot and replace them (because of their historic nature)." Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie raid, "Frankly. I'm shocked that we'd spend $5300 just to study the doors. I guess it's good work if you can get it" Commissioner Clare Tripp said, “It's more than jest studying it It's pan of an eatire proj­ ect" Board Vice Chairwoman Sandra Junes pointed out that voters more than a decade ago approved a program to renovate the his­ toric courthouse and the doors ate a pan of Hfa, Mackenzie and fellow Commisaiooer Doo Nevins dissented in the 6-2 vole approving the project • Approved the renewal of risk manage­ ment insurance with MMRMA for July 1 of thia year to July 1.2005. County Administrator Michael Brown aaid the premiums have increased over the pan few years because of concerns about tenorism. • Agreed to have Brown send the City of Hastings notifying them the county is with­ drawing a previously approved expenditure CROP WALK, continued from page 2 four yean of tenor in the 1970s. There are eight milHon landmine* throughout the coun­ tryside where villagen plant crops. The Cambodians earn abev. $400 per person per yen. and to supplement their incomes, they gather scrap metal and sell it to village foundries who meh and recast the metal into little bells for tte “shells to bells" project The bells ate a moving witness to the transforma­ tion underway in Cambodia where CWS, with the help of CROP Walk funds, is ctearing landmines, digging well* and fighting poverty in partnership with Cambodians. Faithfid CROP supporters Maty Finn. Judy Bauer and Margaret Bromley handled regis­ tration at the event and another loyal CROP participant, Patty Harrington, assisted with set-up and also walked. Twenty-five percent of the CROP proceeds stay in Delton to help area neighbors in need through the Sl Ambrose Community Food Pantry and the Faith United Methodist Church's Emergency Food Cupboard. Representatives from those two groups have said the CROP funds have been a blessing to supplement other funding to fill local needs. Ute other CROP funds go to the work of Church World Service (CWS) and other des­ ignated agencies that assist with humanitarian needs in more than 80 countries, including the U.S. and hurricane relief. CWS. through CROP walkers help African communities drill borehole wells in areas where droughtrelated famine imperils millions of families, provide emergency food and drought-reristam seed for replanting. CROP walkers also help CWS provide shelter and food for refugee and displaced families all over the world. There are more than 35 million people who have been uprooted from their homes by war. natural disaster, poverty or persecution. Deltoo walkers help make a difference in the Deltoo area and the world, DeFields and Gilbert said. of $35,000 for a city-county airport project about six yean ago. The county's contribu­ tion was not matched and the money wa act used for the project "It wu made clear that the money was not to be used unless the city provided the match." Blown explained, noting this was just * budget -housekeeping* matter * Decided co the tow bid from Modesnistic Carpet Cleaning to take care of the county courthouse and Friend of tte Court buildings. • Approved spending up to $!J00 to replace the southwest roof of tte Annex building next to tte courthouse." JPOLICITEWP Two Delton teens caught smoking pot BARRY TOWNSHIP — Delton Kellogg High School Assistant Principal Rick Arnett sent two students home last Thursday (Sept 23) for possesakm and/or use of marijuana. The boys were caught smoking behind Felpausch by another aduh and sera back to school. Arnett then confronted the boys and sent them home. The name* of the rodent*, ages 17 and 18. were not released pending an investigation. Two larcenies In city under probe HAS 1 INGS — Hastings City police officers are investigating two larceny compiaims that occurred in different parts of the city between Thursday and Friday, Sept 23 nd 24. One occurred during the tale evening or early morning hours when the suspects broke into a truck in the 800 block of East Madison and stole a stereo from a Ford pickup track. Laser that same night or morning, someone stole personal belongings, including a check book, business cards and tools from a Chevrolet pickup parted inside the victim's garage in the 800 block of South Jefferson Street It is not known if the larcenies are related and both cases remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department al (269) 945­ 5744 or Bany County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Bicyclist runs into parked car HASTINGS — There were no injuria as a result of a bicyclist running into the aide of a car at the intersection of Green and South Broadway last Friday. The Hastings tea was riding hi* bike on the sidewalk north bound adjacent to Broadway when his brake* failed, causing him to ran tte bike into a car. driven by a Hasting* resideal and slopped for the traffic light There was minimal damage to the car. Woman arrested for assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers snored a woman tael Saturday for assault­ ing ter boyfriend in a parking lot in the 600 block of Vfcst Slate RoteL Jannelle SottiUie. 23 of Hickory Corners vis arguing with her boyfriend over a cell phone when dm began hitting the 33-yenr-olo victim, with whom she liva. SottiUie also was reported to have lashed out at the witneiaa ■risen they attempted to iraervene before they called police. Hay catches fire Inside bam PRAIRIEVILLE — A barn full of hay caught fire when a Bobcat blew up inside on Saturday, Sept 25. The Richland and Delton fire departments assisted the PtarievUle police in dousiiy the fire. An ambulance also wra called to assist a pregnant woman who eras having difficulties al the house co Locksbore Road. Large fight under Investigation YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A large fight was repotted to 911 Central Dupadi around 12 midnight Sunday, SepL 26, at a home near Oetond and South Panenon roads. Alcohol was reported to be a factor in the incidoiL Though there were no reported arrests, one person wa reported to have barricaded himself in a bouse. Bellevue man held In theft from auto HASTINGS — A burglary in progtea was reported at 1:42 ajn. Sunday in the 1300 block of South Hanover. The caller said someone wa in her car and would not (et oa. When Heatings City police officers arrived, found die suspect inside the victims car attempting to remove the ttereo from the dart hood. The 19-year -old victim confrontod the man and recognized him a someone the knew, but hadn't seen in several yeats. Charia Hoffman. 20 of Bellevue resisted and straggled with officers a they placed him under arresL He wa charged with mining and < dull u< ling police and larceny from a motor vehicle. Teen arrested for drunk driving HASTINGS — Raymond Lewis, 18, was arrested Sunday. Sept 26. for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being pulled ova near Noth Broadway and West Apple by Barry County Sheriff's Department deputies. Three otter men in the car were questioned by police, but were not arrested. rajURT NEWS^ Dustin Goodson. 22 of Hastings, vras sentenced Thursday, Sept 23 to revocation of his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status, 90 days in jail with credit for 11 days served, and $120 in fines and costs for two counts of probation violation. He violated his probation twije by threatening or intimidrting another resident Aug. 17 and 19. His original charges were of larceny of livestock, a calf, in July 2003 in Rutland Township, a felony with a max­ imum penalty of four yean and/or $5,000 in fines ■ Daniel Rench, 18 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to revocation of his Holmes Youthful TYaina Act status. 24 months con­ tinuation of probation, six months in jail with credit for 126 days served and $620 in fines and costs for two counts of probation violation. He violated his probation by one count of assaulting and/or abusive behavior toward his mother Aug. 22 and one count of use and/or possession of marijuana during August. His original charges were of unlawful use of a motor vehicle in September of 2003 in Baltimore Township, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $1 JOO in fines and suspension of his driver’s license. Under the Holme* Youtfafan Trainee Act if an individual pleada guilty to a charge of a criminal offense, otter than a felony for which the maximum punishment is life imprisonment, a major controlled subatance offense, ar a traffic offenae, conunitsod on or after the individual's 17th birthday bat before his 21st birthday, the court having jurisdiction over the offence may. without entering a judgment of conviction and with the consent of the individual, consider and assign that individual to the statu* of youth­ ful trainee. A perron who succosfully completa youthfill trainee status under the HYTA is not considered to have been con­ victed of a crime, and the record is dosed to public inspection. When the HYTA status of a case is revoked, the information becoma public. This information is com­ puted from Statute MCL 76111 on the www.courtofappeals.mijud.net website. • Raven Felps, 25 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 12 months in jail with credit for two days served, probatfon for 48 months, had ter license suspended for six months wirt a restricted license available after the fint 30 days, fina and costs of $2,120, cog­ nitive behavioral therapy, subetance abuse and mental health counseling, day reporting to community corrections and mandatory �The Hastings Barmer - Thursday Seplemtw 30. 2004 - Page 19 Dr. Chapman has no website, no agenda Continuing same old policies is insanity To the editor: During the last month we traveled across the country as far as San Diego, and back. Wherever we stopped, people were talking abcut the lack of a good choice for th: next president. It was the Christian-Right vs. the Christian-Wrong, and the Politician-Warrior vs. the Warrior-Politician, and the Liberal­ Conservatives vs. the Conservative-Liberals. The discussion seemed endlessly centered on Eanie and Meanie. as if those two choices were all we have. Who is the best guy to fight a war? Why fight a war. anyway? Who wins? If you had been told three years ago that we had an extra S200 billion, and if you had been asked what you wanted done with it. would you have said. "Let’s invade some Arabs’" I don't think so. I think you would have said. "What are my other options?" It never was a choice between invading and not invading. There have always been more than two options, and there still are! If we are really serious about this so-called “War on Terrorism," it seems to me that there are options other than the few we arc being offered. Since we are accidentally embroiled in Iraq, and still can't find Osama bin Laden, and can't trust the CIA-FBI stumblebuiiis, perhaps we should consider getting our infor­ mation from another source. I wonder what would happen if we had a real live Muslim in the cabinet as an advisor tn the president, in the place of one of his think-alike yes-men. Perhaps he-she would tell us that invading countries and killing their people has never been a good way to win their hearts and minds. Perhaps an Islamic cleric could point out that all Muslims are not our enemies and that terrorists are a problem that the Arabs would like to solve. After all. many thousands more Arabs are dying every day than Chnstians. Deep down in your heart you know that violence is not going to end any “War on Terrorism." Who is kidding who? The president is only one person in the administration. He doesn't come up with these narrow-minded "decisions’ on his own. His advisors offer him a very few choices and he gets to choose one. If he selects violent people to advise him. and they think war is a way to solve problems, what do you think he will choose to do? What brilliant options does he get to choose from? Where was the voice of reason that spoke up against violence? Where was the non-Christian who pleaded for global understanding? Which political party do you think really has the ability to commu­ nicate with a Muslim? I mean really commu­ nicate. not just name-calling and insults! Perhaps if King George had consulted with a U.S. Colonist he would hav<- learned that we insurgents were going to kick his butt from behind trees. Thanks to King George. George Washington had it easy recruiting patriots. Perhaps if President George had consulted with an Arab he would have learned how to prevent the next inevitable horrific terrorist attack on America. Thanks to President George, Osama bin Laden has it easy recruit­ ing suicide bombers and passionate fanatics (Osama is the Saudi guy in charge of alQaeda running loose in Afghanistan and Pakistan who was involved in 9/11. in case you've forgotten.) Only the insane repeat the same actions over and over again, expecting a different result. If you think we can solve our problems by invading other countries, vote your encouragement and approval for Commander-in-Chief George, and his Armchair Warrior Cabinet. They have their eyes on a few more anti-Christian countries, and they know from history how to deal with them, over, and over and over. Tom Wilkinson, Hastings ‘Tex’ is clueless about what’s really happening in Iraq To the editor: Last Sunday two evasive mouthpieces (Colin Powell and general -small g' Abizaid) managed to talk their way around every question asked during interviews on several network news programs. Powell, at least, was realistic enough to confess things aren't as good — no, aren't anywhere near as good — as the rosy picture painted daily (despite a flood of evidence to the contrary) by Tex. Rumplestiltskin, and the thieving liar (or lying thief) behind the throne, Cheney. General Abizaid might just as well have given the networks an old tape of another bean and body counter (William Westmoreland), telling us about “the light at the end of the tunnel" in Vietnam. Though a recent CIA intel report told Bush the best out­ look for Iraq is not good, he concealed the contents and continued insisting “all is well." A commercial spot run by the administra­ tion says the president’s plans for the future include upgrading national security. Doing so would be a good, but somewhat late (three years) start. Prominent senators from his own party with honorable military backgrounds (unlike you-know-who), have vociferously damned his planning for. and conduct of, the fighting in Iraq. In another spot the president claims under Kerry 900.000 small businesses would pay a higher tax rate than the wealthy multi-nation­ al corporations. He fails to mention the fact they already pay a higher tax rate than most (65 plus percent) of large American corpora­ tions. who pay no taxes at all. And to cap everything else, an independent panel of political scientists says "well over half the president’s claims about what Kerry’s saying are taken out of context," thereby skewing what the senator is saying. It reminds me of Lyndon Johnson’s abuse of Senator Goldwater’s words in ’64 (they grow big-lie experts in Texas). Goldwater was asked about options to win the war in Vietnam, and answered. "Several options have been offered, none of which I would and the media. Goldwater was going to blow up the world. Then came the televised ad spot with a little girl picking daisies and a musfiroom cloud. We all know what a terrific job LBJ, followed by RMN, did over the next ten years. Pakistan’s military dictator (and Tex’s favorite ally), Musharaff, has done everything but condemn the move as foolish. Britain’s PM Tony Blair is watching his political career unravel, and (with good reason) lives in fear of a parliamentary vote of confidence. He’s unlikely to survive much longer as prime minister, particularly if something nasty should happen to British troops in the region. Jimmy Carter tells us this week the new polling system in little brother Jeb’s state (Florida) is another election fiasco waiting to happen — perhaps they're planning on it. since there's already a precedent for appoint­ ing a president. Now (Sept 28) we learn the president was warned in a national security estimate of the likelihood we’d run into just what we’ve found in Iraq — a boom in support for hard­ line Islamists and fierce guerilla fighting. He still chose to do it the cheap way. expending soldiers* lives, rather than expensive muni­ tions. And how about these debates? Bush demanding no direct questions from his oppo­ nent. who agreed, just to get a semblance of a debate. I’m still not convinced the first will occur (national emergency?), but if Bush debates Kerry once, he won’t ever do it again. He’s a gutless wonder where any kind of jousting’s concerned, physical or mental. He lives by the smear, the shredding machine, one and two syllable words (often mispro­ nounced). and a knack for rote memorization. It would be fine if presidents dealt only in yesterday, but our soldiers are dying today — in a quagmire. And it won't stop 'til Tex is To the editor: 1 am writing in response to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill's letter last week that mentioned my name, along with two inaccuracies about me. First. I do not, nor have I ever had a web­ site. Second. I did not openly support one of the probate judge candidates until recently, V. hen I learned that one of them had not paid taxes for a time on employee withholdings. For the record. 1 believe that both probate judge candidates are personally outstanding and good people. Since it has been implied that I (and others of a like mind) somehow have an agenda concerning the upcoming election for probate judge, I hereby state what my agenda and beliefs are:, 1.1 am an American, neither a Republican nor a Democrat, though I consistently vote on the conservative side for Republicans because they seem to make the most sense. 2. I always will vote for freedom over a particular party, and presently it appears that conservatives consistently stand for personal freedom, as well as personal responsibility, which go hand in hand. 3.1 believe in the statement that Americans pursue. One of 'hose is the use of nuclear weapons." The next day. according to LBJ To the editor: First let me say that the First Friday forum, sponsored for the past 15 years by the Barry County Democratic Committee in the public interest, will continue as it has in the past. It has been an important community service in which many popular and unpopular issues have been aired and where candidate debates have taken place. In most cases, it has been the only such venue available for the Barry County public to hear the disparate views that have been presented. After reading Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill’s letter last week. I feel he seems to think that an attack on others and myself well qualified to defend them­ selves might divert attention from the central issue that he somehow neglected to address. The prosecutor is correct that the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct IX) hold a higher burden for attorneys licensed to prac­ tice. In the case be so dishonestly referred to last week in the Hastings Banner, the forum did alter its rules. We moved the event from the first Friday of September to the second Friday in order to accommodate a scheduling difficulty that made Sept 3 a date Judge Stephanie Fekkes could not meet The event was moved to Friday. Sept 10. so she could attend. Then when Ron Neil, Fekkes’ campaign manager, questioned my impartiality as a moderator, we asked Bany County Surveyor Brian Reynolds if he would be so kind as to step in and remove this last possible obstacle to the joint appearance of Fekkes arid her opponent, William Doherty. Reynolds is, by the way. an elected Republican County offi­ cial. The question arose of the years Judge Fekkes deducted withholding of employee taxes and FICA without paying them to the state and federal government and the tax liens on her property was one that had been circu­ lating in the community for weeks. It was and remains a question of fiduciary responsibility that deserves a single answer. I make no claim of being impartial. 1 have spent 50 years of my life deeply involved in political causes and issues. I will continue to do so. But, when First Friday began, I held the gavel for three years and treated guests with fairness. Since Jim Pino retired and ceased to chair our program. 1 have resumed that responsibility and have done so with as much fairness as has been expected of me. I would remind readers that I did not mod­ erate the First Friday forum on Sept. 10. but was a member of the audience who asked a question. In order to give his diatribe some credence, Mr. McNeil threw in the terms “slander" and “libel." McNeil will find the First Friday forum as difficult to intimidate as any other targets he has recently selected. If he can find and comprehend a law book, I suggest to the prosecutor, in the words of George W. Bush." Robert E. Dwyer. Hastings NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 EOE The BANNER To the editor: I would like to pay my respects on the heartbreaking news of Viatec closing. Our community most definitely will miss the Viatec company. We need to stand togeth­ er in these try ing times and remember all the beneficial things Viatec added to our commu­ nity rather than focus on the negative. They employed a significant work force in this town. CEO Ken Kensington is a caring and family-minded person whom I am glad to say 1 have known. He gave a great deal to the community that only a select few really know about. Let's stand behind the Kensington family and Viatec employees in these tough times. They really need our support. 1 am very proud to be a part of this com­ munity and to have been a good friend of the Kensington family. Carrie Larabee, Hastings Prosecutor can’t intimidate First Friday Apply now for our last nursing assistant class of 2004. Class dates are from November 3, 2004, to November 18, 2004, with no class in session on the weekends. Successful candidates will obtain 2nd or 3rd shift part-time jobs upon completion of training. All new hires work 2 weekends on. 1 weekend off for the first 5 months, and thereafter you will work every other weekend. To protect our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to a criminal back­ ground check and drug screening. Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Last day to apply is October 15. 2004. No tele­ phone calls, please. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Viatec workers, CEO need support should ask what they can do for their country rather than what their country can do for them, a Democratic idea that seems to have gone. Larry Hamp, Hastings been turned on its head by modem day Democrats. 4. I believe in the people’s right to choose their leaders, a truly American idea. 5. I do not believe in leader being appoint­ ed for the people, an idea that has resulted in untold misery in human history. This is true even if leaders to seem to be benevolent. 6. I believe that when the people eiect a leader, he or she should serve for all of the term because it’s a true honor. 7.1 believe that we as a great country are at war with evil men, and you simply do not sur­ render to terrorists who hate and want to kill you. 8.1 believe that we support our country and our fighting men and women by being honest and paying our taxes. 9.1 believe that when you own a business, if you do not know how to pay your taxes, you hire an accountant. 10. Lastly. I believe the people have a right to decide who are judge shall be. We give God-like power to this person. Given all of the above, I have come to believe that Bill Doherty is best qualified to be our probate judge. 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The Prill family members, who live just inside the Hastings City limits, have concerns about the speed at which motorists come into the city. Though the area speed limit is 45 mph. they have noted many drivers exceed it. Susan Prill said they also have concerns that people don’t notice then? when they are pulling in and out of their driveway. She asked if it was possible for any addi­ tional signs like “Hidden Driveway" or if there could be a reduction in the speed limit. Prill, who is recovering from back surgery, walks the road regularly and said she is con­ cerned for her safety. She is also concerned for the safety of her children and other neigh­ bors on the road. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said they will take the opportunity to review the issue, which will be referred to staff for a broad view, which also can deal with the underlying issues. Citizens with public safety concerns can contact the Hastings City Police or Department of Public Services to see if their issue can be addressed. The Prills spoke with the Hastings City Police and then appeared before the council because they believed that may be the place their concerns can be best addressed. Issues that cannot be dealt with at the department level, may then have to be addressed legisla­ tively by the council. tn other business the Council: • Presented a proclamation in remembrance of Staff Sgt Craig Cherry, who was killed in while serving in Army National Guard in Afghanistan on Aug. 7. The proclamation noted, “Craig Cherry really believed you should serve your country and was eager to lead the young men in his unit" • Adopted Ordinance 1389, after its second reading, to amend “Article 6, Division 12, Section 90-502" which would “allow residen­ tial uses in the B-l Zoning District" This “would broaden the opportunity" for down­ town business to have established apartments above their business. • Adopted Ordinance #390. after its second reading, to “amend Article 10, of Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code of 1970. as amended, by amending Sections 90-925 and 90-927 per­ taining to off-street parking." This ordinance clarifies the process the Zoning Administrator uses when “determining the appropriate park­ ing requirements for uses not strictly speci­ fied in the ordinance, as well as grant the Planning Commission the ability to review and possibly modify the number of required parking spaces for proposed developments." • Approved Resolution #2004-25 to recog­ nize the Barry County Historical Society as a non-profit organization within the communi­ ty. This resolution is part of the requirements from the State of Michigan’s application process for a charitable gaming license. • Approved Resolution #2004-26 to amend the fiscal year 2004-2005 budget There were four outlined areas to be amended. City Clerk/Treasurer Tom Emery outlined the items in a report to the council. One area was the cable access, which “Because of significant equipment expendi­ Authority (LDFA) the budget amendment is to “increase LDFA fund expenditures by $8,000 for the local share required by the grant." The grant would be for expanding storm sewer infrastructure for the Bliss proj­ ect • Granted a request from Hastings High School for permission to have the annual Homecoming Parade Friday. Oct 8. at 5:30 p.m. • Approved a request for the Hastings Fire Department to award the bid for four new self-contained breathing apparatus air packs, which was previously approved by the coun­ cil, and opt to forgo the previous change to upgrade the equipment With the upgrades not meeting current standards the new equipment is at the same tures this fiscal year, they have identified additional revenue sources (sales of promo­ tional T-shirts and sponsorship by local mer­ chants of programming on the channel) to fund ongoing supply expenses. With the “increased revenues equal increased expenditures there is no impact on fund balance." The personal property tax revenue in the original budget is based on an estimate, with there being a $9,015 overestimate. Now "Reducing revenue without a corresponding reduction in expenditures results in a reduced general fund budgeted ending fund balance by $9,015." In the fire department during the last fiscal year, the approved capital outlay expenditure was not invoiced prior to June 30. due to man­ ufacturing and delivery delays. This puts the department under budget by this amount at the year end. With the equipment on >jrder and soon to be delivered, the budget needed to be amended accordingly. The amendment increases the general fund public safety capi­ tal outlay expenditure by $27,110, with the increase is offset by the carryover of the unex­ pected funds. For the Local Development Finance amount as the approved upgrade. The bid was approved for $13,208 from Firstline Rre. • Heard the monthly Hastings Police Report that all police officers were re-certi­ fied in precision driving through their pro­ gram held at tye airport For the month of August there were 369 complaints with 8! arrests. • Heard the monthly Department of Public Services report that the City’s Wellhead Protection Project is currently under way. • Was told by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach that the last compostaUe yard debris pickup will take place Monday, Oct 4. If residents miss this opportunity, they can take yard waste to the compostable container behind the city’s maintenance garage located though the defense played unbelievably well as a team, special mention has to go to Brad Riven, who’s play at ooseguard was outstand­ ing giving the Sturgis offense fits. Additionally. Israel Torres. Chandler Bemalh. Mike Mansfield, and Daegan Mix turned in Jon French, Alex Poll. Brandon Redman, and Mitchell Gee. The defense was strong thanks Io Bea Slagstad, Cody Newton, Jake Swartz. French, Chase Huisman. Gee, Calvin Case, Jackson Hasty, Nick Harmer, the Pelfrey boys, Nathan solid performances. 3rd & 4th Grade Team Two The Hastings third and fourth grade team two lost Saturday against Sturgis at home 13­ 6. The Saxons put together strong perform­ ances both offensively and defensively. The offensive stars were Tyler Williams, Pewoski. Fumble recoveries were made by Huisman. French, and William*. at 301 East Court St • Fall leaf pickup is “tentari vely’’ scheduled to begin No*. 1. with a definite date to be determined by mid-October. • Water main construction begins for “approximately 800 feet of new 12-inch waler main on West State Road from Glenwood to the Creek" with it then tied “into the existing three-inch water main that goes to the ceme­ tery" • The Code Enforcement Officer handled with 240 complaints for the mouth of August, and is currently working on 45 active com­ plaints. • Heard a report from Emery that die -dry's fiscal status is sound." In the coming wests, auditors will present their finding* Io the council. With “careful and prudent" pfennig by the city they are in a position were they saw an increase in revenue of $50,804 and under spending in budget with $80,064. The position allow* for the city ao remain finan­ cially “sound," though there may be changes io the budget to accomplish concepts that were previously delay. • Awarded the bid for 2004-2005 hot mix asphalt paving-hand peaching io F 4 S Asphalt for ritimaarirt total cost of $31,250. • Awarded the bid for 2004-2005 tree trim­ ming and tree removal to TJ. Miller Tine Service for $30350. • Awarded the bad for 2004 street trees to Landmark. Skidsteer & Thicking. with tte bid amount of $18,000. HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Team One Saxons. 39 Sturgis 20 Hastings third and fourth grade team 1 rolled past a good Sturgis team for their first win of the season on Saturday. 39-20. The win puts the young Saxons at 1-2 for the season. The Saxon offense was unstoppable: behind the running of Maxwell Clark, who ran for four of the Saxons' six touchdowns, including one kickoff return, and a 67-yard touchdown reception. Noah Newton, the Saxon quarterback had an outstanding game also, running for two touchdowns and completing two touchdown passes to Clark. Gregg Case and Cole Gahan turned in solid running performances to aid the Saxon* to victory. Early in the game the Saxon offensive line established its dominance over the Sturgis defenders. Leading the charge were center Eddie Kasta. guards Ethan Mahmat and Brad Riven, tackles Brandon McClurkin and David Born, and tight ends Mitch Philley and Zach Morrison. The true story of the day was the Saxon defense, which thwarted every attempt Sturgis made to get something going. Even Sth *<tk Grade White The fifth and sixth grade Saxons played Athens Saturday and won 34-7. Hastings got on the board early scoring three first half touchdowns Micah Hover scored two first quarter touch­ downs on runs of 14 and 8 yards. Sean McKeough added a 23yard touchdown in the second GM 72 Hour Sale ends Thursday! HURRY IN! THIS IS THE FINAL DAY! WE WILL BE OPEN ‘TIL 8PM TONIGHT TO BETTER SERVE YOU quarter. Brian Baum added a 32-yard ran Io coaven a thirrd-and-long. All three touchdowns were the result of great blocking up front by a Marlene, Aaron Ruder, Shane Madden. Man Mansfield, Cody Timm, Tim Thnmpeon, and Dylan Kelmer. Hastings defense came up big. holding Athens scoreless in the first half. Leading the way on defense were Chilian Thoma*, Alex Auer. Matt Williams, and Taylor Rathbun. The Saxons continued to play hard in the second half. Alex Nichols ran a sweep 39 yards for a touchdown. McKeough later added a 40-yard TD to round out the scoring. Other rushers gaining signifi­ cant yards for Hastings were Jacob Gray and Shaun Westworth. The defense contin­ ued to play tough in the second half led by Aaron Ruder, Mitch Brisboe, and Thomas Fitzsimmons. Cody Timm also recovered a fumble for the Saxons. Sth « «h Grade Item Two Hastings fifth and sixth grade team two woo against Lakeview 32-14. DJ Nolff scored the tint touchdown on a sweep. Josh Coenen and Tyler Dewitt also scored for the Saxons. The defense gave up two touchdowns to the first half, but shut out the Lakeview offense for the rot of the game. The defense was led by Nick Newton. Bret Lawrence, Jason McClurken. Brice Miller, Brice DeJang, and Ryan McPhail, who had an interception to end the game for the Saxons. 0%* FOR 72 MONTHS ON ALL REMAINING Mb A «h Grade Item Three OTHER REBATES AVAILABLE, TOO! See Salesperson for details Dreisbach Michigan Ave. Hastings (269)948-8000 www.drrtsbochmotore.com Locotty Ownod ft Oponrtod 328 N. Exceeding Expectations GMC MMWOKMlMCf is a Family Enc Dmatxxn. Piwdani Don Garey. Sotos Mgr Bonto Sgns. Sotos Amy Plpsr. Sotos Chrts Srtsrmon, Rnoncs togr JdlHonso. Sotos XAmyToC Sotos Tradition Tua. ThutFflwee ScarJoy uro noon Hastings fifth and sixth grade team three lost their first game of the season to a tough Sturgis team 28-0. The youg Saxons kept things close to the first half, trailing 8-0 sl the break. Leading the defense for the Saxons were Keith Garber, Anthony Veltre, Bobby Leedy. Brandon Johnson, Jacob Comer, Devin Farr, Ryan Teuncssen, and Chase Williams. The offensive line was led by Josh Endsley. Dustin Ward. Austin Lajcak. They blocked well, but couldn't get in the end zone. The Saxon special teams were led by Adam Keeler with a good return. MonSSMS-7 Xa ThuSffiS-6 7th Grade White The seventh grade white team overrent an early Wyoming Park chage and a 13-6 deficit to earn a 30-20 viclory. The defease polled together and played a solid final three quarters to spark the Saxons. Bryant DeBryoo closed the door on tte Vikings with two fourth quarter toterccptxm*. Luke Hubbell recorded 13 tackles and a ftanbie recovery to lead the Saxons. Tte Saxons' Adam Johns added eight tack­ les. Jerry Willauise and Luke HoweU had five each. Offensively, tte white squad overcame four turnovers with Eric Retsengill completing four at to* five passe* for 83 yard*. Solid blocking up from by Lake Densmore, Duetto Glrerr, Jake Stockham, and Joon Heinrich ted tte way for tte Saxon raantog game. Hubbell scored on TD ran* of 31 yardsand one yard, and had a total of 125 yards rashing. Troy Dailey added 108 yean rashing with touchdown runs of 62 and nine yards. Ja Gieseler also had 55 yards on the ground. Strong performance* were also turned to by Dylan Peuatogton, Man Wolfe. Jason Eckley, and Dylan Dtmklee. Zack Nuremberg conven­ ed three of four extra-point kicks for six pnirer Sth Grade White Tte eighth grade Hastings While gridders ubvcku io wyonung nm list weanesofty and improved their record to 2-0 a tte Saxons defeated their teats 31-8. Hartings started fast when Nick McClelland took a pitch from Adam SkedgeU and hit a streaking Ryan Burgdorf with a scor­ ing pass on their first offensive play. Ou the next offensive pdsaessioo Burgdorf connected with Josh Welch to the endzone to terrrar tte Saxon lead to 144 a McOellend added the 2-point conversion. After Wyoming Park returned tte kick-off for a touchdown, tte rlrertogr squad wear back to work as Datto Bateson took a stent pass all tte way to tte two-yard line. Rom there, Luke Mansfield took over and scored to give lhe Saxoos a two-touchdown margin again. The Saxon defense, ted by Luke Mansfield, Josh Welch, and Gabe Purchase in the middle continued its dominating ways and kepi tte Park offense out of tte endaone tte entire game. Burgdorf and McCleitend had intercep­ tions to thwart drives by Wyoming, and Jake Johnson. Brian Raak. Andrew Bolton, TJ Steeby and Skedgell all played important rotes on defense on tte night The Saxoos ended their scoring for tte night when Burgdorf punched into the end­ zone on a quarterback sneak behind tte tough blocking of Justin Jevicks, Bryce Spurgeon and Nate Hedges. McClelland added tte extra-point conversion Io finish off tte victo­ rious night for the Saxons. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-10-07.pdf b6919e29e858cad14f3d1bf2e36dbfc4 PDF Text Text The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTIKGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH SI HASliNGS Ml 49058-1893 ANNER Thursday, October 7, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 41 PRICE 5OC Royal smiles in Delton HNS Homecoming royalty ready Elected Delton Kellogg Homecoming King and Queen last were Justin Holtman and Carolin Humphrey. Justin is the son of John and DpaM Holtman, and Representing the Hastings High School Homecoming Court for 2004 this Friday night are (front row from left) Kristin Williams. Katie Lawrence. Amber Peck. Betsy Carolin is the daughter of Bill and Mary Humphrey. See Page 2 W more color photos ' Acker, (second row, from left) Courtney Wakely. Andrew Vincent. Brian Cottrell, (back raw. from left) Charles Danks. Josh Maurer and Scott Allerding of Delton's Homecoming festivities. Pennock employee’s sexual assault charges may be dismissed in 2005 by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Sexual misconduct charges against a Pennock Hospital employee will be dismissed and expunged from his record Oct. 1, 2005. if he doesn’t commit any offenses in the next year. An agreement has been reached in the case involving Gordon Andrew Shaw and a female patient at Pennock Hospital, who alleged he sexually assaulted her Feb. 6 while she was recovering from anesthesia after surgery. The case received a great deal of attention when Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill went before WOOD-TV Channel 8 “While you (the Banner) had the right and obligation to print the news, this man's reputation and standing in the community has been completely destroyed because of these allegations. I will say that Mr. Shaw spok*» io me of the article written in the paper and felt it was both fair and balanced, unlike the other media outlets." — Attorney Lawrence Emery cameras last month, saying he was “dumb- available at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, staled. founded" about Pennock’s apparent lack of concern for the victim by allowing Shaw’s “Pennock Hospital is pleased that an agree­ ment has been reached between Gordon Shaw and the Barry County Prosecutor’s office that should result in a complete dismissal of all employment to continue. Pennock officials, in a press release made charges against Mr. Shaw. The prosecutor s decision to consent to the dismissal of all charges previously made are fully supported by the hospital’s own thorough internal inves­ tigation of these allegations. The hospital commends the prosecutor’s office for its care­ ____ ful review of this matter.” Shaw last Thursday. Sept. 30. entered a plea of no contest in Barry County Circuit Court to an amended complaint of attempted criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree. The disposition will be delayed one year and at that time if Shaw has not engaged in any See ASSAULT, p«e 3 Newed, Brinkert debate at First Friday fotvm State rep. hopefuls talk about health care, jobs, growth years he has been chairman of the subcom­ by David T. Young Editor David Brinkert wants a new job in Lansing, the same one Gary Newell wants to keep for mittee on community health. He talked about his work on three bills that have become law during his tenure. He said he introduced a bill spelling out penalties for health care professionals who are intoxicated while treating patients, helped pass a law to allow two townships to use one site as a polling place for elections and was instru­ mental in the effort for a state-wide trauma another two years. The two men. who are vying for the job as state representative for the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County, met in a First Friday candidate forum Oct. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Newell, of Saranac, a retired state police center network. “My focus is on Iscalth care because I chair that budget,” he said. “Probably no one in the legislature is closer to health care than 1 am.” Bnnkert claimed that Newell has not done a good job in his four years in Lansing and that the stale of health care in Michigan h ter­ rible, with many people, including himself as commander, is seeking his third two-year term as a state legislator, having first been elected in 2000. If he wins in the Nov. 2 gen­ eral election, it will be his last time because term limits say no one can have this job for more than six years. Brinkert. on the other hand, is a newcomer to the political arena, a man whose job was eliminated by corporate downsizing. Because he has lost his job this same way of outsourc­ ing twice, he has opened the Gun Lake Grind, his family-owned coffee shop at Gun Lake, and he’s channeled his anger over losing his job into concern about many other working people in the same boat. "The company I worked for up and left me and my co-workers.” Brinkert told a sparse First Friday audience of only about a dozen. "This was a corporation that only cared about making obscene profits, not about people. Then they get corporate welfare and ship jobs overseas.” of recently, without any medical insurance at David Brinkert The challenger pointed to recent plant shut­ downs and massive job losses with Electrolux in Greenville. Life Savers in Holland. Viatec in Hastings and the Pfizer takeover of the for­ mer Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo. He noted that he has a special relationship with people who are worried about losing jobs and health care benefits because that’s exactly Gary Newell what’s happened to him. Newell, by contrast, outlined his experi­ ence and clout on powerful committees in the State House as major assets for the 87th District. Like Reps. Bob Bender and Terry Geiger before him. he serves on the Appropriations Committee, which deals with a $39 billion budget. During the past two all. “I’ve seen no improvement in health care, except a 25 percent increase in costs in our communities.” the challenger said with some sarcasm. “It’s mission of mine to go out and defend the working people.” Brinkert charged that Newell doesn't seem to care as much about the people in the dis­ trict as he does special interest contributors, such ?s drug companies and health care lob­ byists. “He (Newell) doesn't seem to care about ordinary people.” Brinkert said. “He lakes us See STATE REP., page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday, October 7. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Homecoming happiness percolates in Delton Royal smiles radiate from the Delton Homecoming Queen and her court (from left): Danielle Boyce, daughter of Mike and Linda Boyce; Alex Alaniz, daughter of Christen Alaniz and Glenn and Collen Alaniz; Courtney Younglove, daughter of David and Beth Younglove; and Queen Carolin Humphrey, daughter of Bill and Mary Humphrey Delton Kellogg High School's varsity cheerleaders add spirit to the parade. (Photos by Linda Boyce) Some of the fast-paced fun at the Homecoming pep rally included obstacle course competition between teacher interns and students. Seniors at Delton High won best float honors in last Friday's homecoming parade through town. Theme for the event was Reality TV Stows, fnd the seniors' float was a spin-off of the popular Survivor show. Delton Kellogg Elementary School had a presence at the Homecoming Parade as they wished the Panthers "Good Luck." Pictured here are (from left) teacher Don Farrell, Principal Brenda Pickett and teacher Carmen Bourdo. Sophomores created this float, topped with a cardboard semi-truck. During an afternoon pep rally at Delton Kellogg High, one of the fun activities was watching students Alex Alaniz and Justin Holtman try to dress up while blindfolded. Clothing for the antic was pre-selected without the knowledge of Delton pre-schoolers, taught by Mrs. Bever and Mrs. Noto, had lots of spirit as they the contestants. rode in the parade. Here, one of the parents, Mrs. Lester, waves to the crowd. The Junior Class entered this float in the parade. Sounds of music filled the autumn air as the Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band entertained while parading along M-43 Highway Freshmen and Junior Varsity Girts Basketball teams participated in the fur. of Homecoming as tirey rode on a bright red pickup during the parade �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - Page 3 STATE REP., continued from page 1 for granted." Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Me! Goebel asked about the possibility of saving on costs by importing prescription drugs from Canada. Brinkert responded. "Americans should be able to go out and get the most affordable “My focus is on health care because I chair that budget. Probably no one in the legislature is closer to health care than I am." — State Rep. Gan Newell drugs they can.” Newell answered. "The cost of drugs is a huge problem,” but he noted American phar­ maceutical companies have research and development and patent costs. He said he’s not certain that Americans who import drugs from Canada are getting the proper medica­ tion. "My concern is we have to have safeguards for the quality of the drugs,” he said. Newell also mentioned there are drug cards and recent free and reduced price prescription drug programs available now. like the one offered through the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Joe Lukasiewicz, who identified himself as Brinkert *s campaign manager, charged Newell with accepting a lot of campaign con­ tributions from health-related companies and lobbyists. "Don't you see a conflict of interest between representing the people of this state and the contributions to your campaign?" he asked. The two-term state legislator replied, "A lot of those people think I do a good job and sup­ port me ” He noted that the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurance company gives to a lot of candi­ dates, both Democratic and Republican. Newell also said that just because he receives campaign contributions doesn't nec­ essarily mean they get what they want from him. For example, his second largest financial supporter. Michigan Farm Bureau, supports casinos, but he does not. Don Groendyk asked both candidates their positions on handling growth and urban sprawl, particularly on the M-37 corridor “He (Newell) doesn't seem to care about ordinary people. He takes us for granted." - Challenger David Brinkert from Grand Rapids to Hastings. "Are there any plans or discussion about minimizing the damage to the environment? I’m concerned about farm land and wet­ lands.” Brinkert said he supports efforts to pre­ serve farm land and the environment. Newell said, “I think .the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality) does a pretty good job monitoring wetlands in this state... If there are wetlands used up. there’s usually something to take its place.” Eileen Oehler countered that creating man­ made wetlands does not adequately replace the original and natural ones. Moderator Robert Dwyer said. “We’re being asked (in the Nov. 2 election) to pass a millage for farmland preservation," and he asked if this all means fanners will lose rights of ownership of their land. “Il’s a difficult issue,” Newell said. “My wife grew up on an 80-acre farm, but that doesn’t exist as a way of life much any more. We don’t want to infringe on people's proper­ ty rights. Most farmers are cash poor." Brinkert said rural lands should be pre­ served for farming, wildlife, fishing, hunting and recreation and he suggested buyers and sellers to be wise about land use rather than look only at profits. Chris Norton charged Newell with turning a blind eye to increasing pollution problems, particularly dioxin, which has caused advi­ sories about eating venison, turkey and squir­ rels. She claimed dioxin levels have increased a thousandfold, which may endanger the pub­ lic that elected officials are supposed to be sue the doctor than. say. the owner of the hardware store.” Brinkert flatly stated he does not support such tort reforms. "1 agree in general principle." Newell said. “But we are a litigious society, and that drives up costs.” In his summation at the forum. Brinkert referred to himself as “a pro-life, pro-gun Democrat. “I believe in Democracy. We’ve got to stop doing the same old, same old. We've got to be more concerned about working people, the economy, the state budget and doing what's right for people, not for corporate greed." Newell praised Brinkert for "stepping up to the plate" by filing to run for the office, even though the 87th is regarded as a safe protecting. "Tenfold, actually.” Newell said. “Ninety Republican district. He insisted that he doesn’t have the state and >k will not be required to register as a sex offender. Repeated calls and faxes to the prosecutor at his office went unanswered. When finally reached Wednesday. Oct. 6. to get his reaction to this case, McNeill declined to answer ques­ tions or give a statement. .Shaw’s jail booking photo was used in the Channel 8 news broadcast on Tuesday, Sept. 21, along with the story about the reaction from McNeill. The Banner subsequently pub­ lished a story in its Sept. 23 edition, but refused to print the photo, believing it was not in the best interests of the public and perhaps could unjustly connect him with a crime that may or may not have been committed. Shaw’s attorney, Lawrence Emery, said, “While you (the Banner) had the right and obligation tc print the news, this man’s repu­ tation and standing in the community has been completely destroyed because of these allegations. I will say that Mr. Shaw spoke to me of the article written in the paper and felt it was both fair and balanced, unlike the other media cutlets. I have represented other people in these types of cases, including teachers, and their reputations can be ruined by just the allegations. In these types of cases, the} are presumed guilty by the public, not innocent until proven guilty in a court of law." Emery then spoke of evidence about the allegations. “We preserved the testimony in the prelim­ inary exam from the patient in the next bed in the room with the alleged victim. She testified that she witnessed no improper or sexual con­ duct by Mr. Shaw while he was in the room to write down the vital statistics of the patients. The police did not even question this patient when they did the investigation. The allega­ tions were made a week and a half after the incident and she (the alleged victim) did not 00.279^ »3P.m Fl': abots are $20. pneumonia shots are $». and tetanus shots will also be available f'-< $20. Medicare B and Medicaid will be Health & Hospital Association (MHA). MHA members will work to re-elect Newell to the 87tb District State House seat accepted n'0*t information please call (269) 945-9516, extension 140. on Nov. 2. He is being challenged by Democrat David Brinkert. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. Newell is seeking his third two-year term Learning disabilities mM-conference set State Rep. Gary Newell (left) and challenger David Brinkert (right) sit beside their signs and listen to moderator Robert Dwyer outline the rules of engagement for their First Friday debate. parts per trillion, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency allows a thousand." He said there must be a balance between sound scientific findings and protecting the public from real or imagined health hazards. Barb Cichy charged that Newell called a closed, secret meeting with Delton area busi­ ness leaders about the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority and an issue that could have cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Newell answered, “I called no secret meet­ ing. The Delton Business Association called it, and I attended. I had no role in setting it up." The candidates also were asked about Pine Lake being named by an environmental group as having the seventh highest level of mercu­ ry in survey of about 200 lakes in Michigan. “If that’s true, that’s terrible for business owners on the lake, for recreation, for tourism," Brinkert said. “That’s got to be eco­ nomically disastrous for the people who live there." It was noted that there is sketchy or con­ fusing information who did the survey and how accurate it is. Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer asked both how they felt about proposed tort reforms and limiting awards to people who sue professional services or companies. “What they’re doing is identifying a certain class of people and making it tougher for them to sue," she said. “It’s more difficult to tax-funded retirement and health care benefits he’s been accused of getting. Ohler said she was pleased that Newell took the time and effort to attend the First Friday session, after interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes refused to participate in the previous month's program. “I want to thank you both for coming," she said to Newell and Brinkert. “When you have a forum and one candidate doesn't show up, it’s pretty disconcerting.” Dwyer also praised Newell for attending, despite rumors he was urged by fellow Republicans to stay away. "Gray couiri IravcMMMll been cuJbc Muskegon River tlMMB Aping here with us.” Dwyttaaid. The moderator ’ reit&ted^us contention that the modern American democratic system has “fundamentally broken down,” where among the 435 scats in Congress, only about 35 air competitive in next month’s general election. "We need to make politics more'respoosive to the people.” he said. “Every district should be a contested district.” The next First Friday forum will be held at noon Oct. 22, when four candidates for two County Board of Commissioners’ seats will be guests. The four include Sixth District Commissioner Clare Tripp and challenger Dee Lowell and Howard "Hoot" Gibson and John Loftus for the Fourth District even tell her own doctor or any of the staff at the hospital.” As reported in the Sept 23 Banner. Shaw. 28. of Hastings, was charged first on May 11 with criminal sexual conduct first degree. The charges were reduced July 15 to criminal sex­ ual conduct third degree. Pennock Hospital officials had refused to say whether Shaw was still actively on the job there, only saying he is an employee. The officials also refused to say whether they had suspended Shaw pending the outcome of the trial. * Pennock Hospital officials released a state­ ment Tuesday. Sept. 21. from their legal counsel and risk management office, saying. "Pennock has fully cooperated with law enforcement in their investigation and is not presently aware of any validity to the claims alleged. The hospital's own internal investiga­ tion regarding the allegations is ongoing, and to date. Pennock knows of no facts to support the allegations." McNeill was reported on a Channel 8 broadcast Tuesday night. Sept. 21. to be very upset with what the hospital officials were saying. In the original press release, made avail­ able Tuesday evening, Sept. 21. at 7:48 p.m., McNeill stated. “This statement is released in response to an earlier statement by Pennock Hospital. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office supports this and all crime victims one hundred percent. This matter will stand trial. I am dumbfounded as to why the administra­ tion at Pennock Hospital would release any statement impugning the integrity of the vic­ tim of this sexual assault. Pennock Hospital has a long tradition of providing great service to this community. I know Pennock is going through some administrative changes with an acting CEO and a new risk manager, but to attack a victim of criminal sexual conduct is unheard of. This victim, like all victims of sex assaults and domestic violence, has gone though the trauma of a criminal attack on their person. They have to then tell the police and others very personal details of what hap­ pened to them. To have these charges author­ ized, a magistrate had to find probable cause after a through investigation. This victim then had to testify in open court. The judge found sufficient evidence to bind this matter over for trial. This trial is scheduled for October 4th. These charges are merely charges until a jury renders its verdict. This defendant enjoys his presumption of innocence and it is our responsibility to find him guilty. It is irre­ sponsible and unfortunate that someone in administration at Pennock Hospital is not willing to provide the same presumption to crime victims.” However, in a joint statement, released al 3 p.m. the following day, by Pennock and the prosecuting attorney's office. McNeill rescinded his statement and said that "Pennock Hospital did not intend by its previ­ ously released statement to diminish the sig­ nificance of the allegations made, nor in any way reflect on the criminal proceedings that are ongoing. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office acknowledges that Pennock Hospital and its employees are and always have been sensitive to victims of sexual assault and any inference to the contrary is inaccurate. "The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office rec­ ognizes and appreciates Pennock Hospital's commitment to quality patient care, respects the Hospital's dedication to fair treatment of its employees, and the Hospital’s commit­ ment to patient safety and privacy rights. Law enforcement and Pennock Hospital have always enjoyed a cooperative relationship. While prior mutual miscommunications relat­ ing to this pending case may have occurred, the Prosecutor's Office acknowledges Pennock Hospital's sincere efforts to fully cooperate with law enforcement in this inves­ tigation. Pennock Hospital and the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney are committed to respecting each other's responsibilities and to maintain the cooperative relationship they have always enjoyed." 2^-, ’°L.w^s“e Sr H“t,ngs Wednesday. Oct. 20 9 am to 3 p.m. Stare Rep. Gary Newell. R-Saranac. has earned the endorsement of the Michigan in Lansing. He is chairman at the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health. MHA President Spencer Johnson said. 'We ate confronted by so many problems. Michigan's Medicaid system is in crisis. The state faces a growing nursing shortage. Government is not paying its fair share for health, which means all of us pay more to make up the shortfall. The health of Michigan citizens ranks among the wont in the nation. •We simply must elect fandirtsars, such as Rep. NewdL on Nov. 2 who are committed to making health care a state budget and pol­ icy priority.' ASSUALT, continued from page 1 criminal conduct and has completed counsel­ ing, the plea will be withdrawn and the case will be dismissed. Providing that he complies with the terms above, no criminal record will follow Shaw Hospital group „ . endorses Newell The Family Workshop Series 2004 will pi esent "What to Do When You Think Your Child Has a loaming Disability" from 5:30 to 7:30 pro Monday, Oct. 18. at the Hastings High School. A panel of community professionals and educators win provide information and answer questions about diagnosis, connect­ ing with school support, therapy and treat­ ment options. Some of the panelists win be school Systran supervisors, psychologists, the Early On director, special education director, physicians, pediatricians, pares and alternative therapy re proa ntarives. The mini-conference is sponsored by the Strong Families/Safe Children Committee of the Barty County Resource Network in conjunction with the Child Abuse and Prevention Council of Barry County. The Child Abuse Council took surveys during then pareating workshops to ask whs: parents wanted to know mere about. There were many questions about who to talk to and what questions to ask doctors and in schools about to get help with some chil­ dren who just seem to have more problems dealing with school issues. A free pizza dinner and child care win be available with pie-registration by calling the Child Abuse Council at 269-948-3264. Civil War festival at Bowens Mills The sights and sounds of the War Between the States will come alive al Historic Bowens Mills from noon to 5 pro Saturday and Sunday. Oct 9 and 10. as the Its Cider Tune Festival* series continues. The annual Civil War Deys and Living History Encampment will be featured this weekend. The Civil War festivities are co-sponsored by Bowens Mills and the Re-enactors Guild. A battle will take place both Saturday and Soaday at 3 pin., along with numerous mil­ itary and countless civilian demonstrations both days. There also will be many unsched­ uled activities such as croquet, cooking demonstrations, woodworking rlrmanitiations and various other activities. A special highlight again this year will be the Saturday evening candlelight tour. The whole park will come alive when it turns in to a theatrical stage with dramas taking place in each of the various buildings. The last weekend of this year's *It'i Cider Time* fund-raising festivities series is Oct 18 nd 19, with the Harvest Festival Fine Arts A Quilt Show. Activities will iodude cider pressing, tours of the com grinding area, quilts will be on display ia the Gathering Place. There will be spinning sod weaving demonstrations. Au shot clinics dates, times set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold flu shot clinics in October. The Barry County dates and locatiom are: • Bwry County Health Department. 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Thursday, Oct 7 — 9 am. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct 14 — 9 aro to 4 pro Saturday. Oct 16 — 8:30 to 11 a_m. (by appointment only). Thursday, Oct 21—9 aro to noon. Thursday, Oct 28 — 9 aro. to noon. • Faith United Methodist Church in Delton from 9:30 to 11 aro. Monday. Nov. I. • Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments, 500 Lincoln. Middleville. Thursday. Oct 21 — 2:45 to 3:45 pro • Hastings Wal-Mart. 1618 West M-43. Hastings. Thursday. Oct. 21 — 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct 28 — 2 to 7 pro Plumb's Thomapple River fell cleanup Oct. 9 The annual Thomapple River Fall Cleanup of more than 75 miles of the water­ way from Vermontville to Ada is planned for Saturday. Ort. 9. With the flooding last spring, the river cleanup in May had to be called off. The River Festival, food, music and speakers, proceeded through the day amidst the rising flood waters in Tyden Park m Hastings. The consensus of aO was to move the cleanup to later in the year, with hopes of betler weath­ er The flooding last spring also caused a huge amount of material to ata die river and a record amount of trash is expected to be hauled out. Church, cnmnamily and service groups arc being encouraged to participoae. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. There are eight sections to the river, and each should take about two boon to dean and float. The activities will start at Tyden Park at 730 am. far coffee and doughnuts and everyone is to try to be on the river by 8 am The river cleanup should be completed by aouL For more information. or to get involved, call 269-948-8056 extension 114 (Kim Walton) days, or evenings 269-945-9658 (Steve Walker). Otis Sanctuary open house set The Michigan Audubon Society Otis Sanctuary opr. boose will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Saturday, Oct 16. The bird tiaefeary in Rutland Township will welcome vbtian to come enjoy the fail colon and crispair while sauntering through a Michigan Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 125 acres of fields, for­ est and wetland There is a wen marked 1.2­ mile hiking trail. For directions, from Hastings, take M-43 West five utiles and turn right (west) orao Goodwill Road far two utiles, then left (south) on Havens. For more information, call resident man­ ager Thomas Funke at (269) 948 5777 or visit the website otissanctuarydmei.net. The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is one of 20 sanctuaries and nature centers owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a private, not far profit organ zation. It advo­ cates the awareness, enjoyment and stew­ ardship of the environment and natural resources through cducatioo, rrrearrht con* servation/preservatjon with emphasis on oiras ana tneir oaoitais. County programs get financial help More than $300,000 in funding is headed to a Barry County domestic violence shelter and medical center aa a result of state finandal support. State Rep Gary Newell, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, announced the Green Gables domestic violence shelter will receive $75X100 while a Barry County med­ ical center will be given $250X100 to treat Adcdicaid and uninsured reaviertf* "Abused women who have the courage to leave their home must have a safety net, and this funding helps continue an essential service far Barry County women and their children." raid Newell. R-Saranac. "And certainly in lough economic times the num­ ber of people who are uninsured can rise. That's why funding far the medical center is so important. The two funding allocations are very similar in that they help local resi­ dents get through some particularly tough times.* The funding comes from the Michigan Family Independence Agency and Department of Community Health budgets. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 pm. Monday. Oct II. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. Pai Sensiba. owner of the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings, wiII give a slide presen­ tation of Barry County scenes. The audience will have the fun of trying to identify the locatiom. Some of the scenes show oneroom schools, old bams, bridges and even some outhouses. The public is welcome to attend �Page 4 - TNiraday. October 7. 2004 - The HaaUngs Banner A conservative advocate sings her swan song Brinkert cares about job losses To the editor: Republicans have no sensible plan to stop jobs being exported to low wage countries. Michigan has lost a lot of jobs, and another four years of George Bush will see more job losses. The whole idea of doing anything about the exporting of jobs is against Republican beliefs. Republicans live in the fantasy that the market will take care of everything. Republicans might as well believe in the tooth fairy ! Michigan can’t afford more of the do-noth­ ing State Legislature, the useless Congress and the careless President on jobs sent out. Michigan and other stales will soon be on their knees with wages going backward and working people a whole lot poorer. We need to send Dave Brinkert to thMichigan Legislature from Barry and Ionia counties. Brinkert was a skilled tradesman whose job with others went to China. Brinkert knows about job losses and union busting. Brinkert knows first hand the weak­ ness of opportunities for middle aged people out of a good paying job. Send a man who cares from first hand experience. Kerry-Edwards Democrats are our only hope to stop the bleeding of good jobs to China. India. Mexico and the whole world of cheap labor standing by to reduce our stan­ dard of living. George C. Williston Sr.. Hastings Criminals only get ‘pat on the hand’ To the editor. As a retired USAF security police officer and also a retired law enforcement officer for the Stale of Oregon, I naturally read the “Police Beat" and the “Court News” first when I receive my Hastings Banner. It appears to me that the law enforcement officers in Barry County are doing a great job. However, your court system seems to think that a slight pat on the hand is all that is needed to reform your convicted criminals. It makes me think that Michigan is a safe haven for criminals. I am proud and glad that I live in a state that uses jail and prison to remove criminals from the street. P.S., I enjoy the Banner, a great little paper, even though I haven’t lived in the area for more than 50 years. I still have relatives there. I graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1949, entered the U.S. Air Force in 1950, was discharged in 1955, returned in 1957 and was a law enforcement oficer for the State of Oregon since 1973. retiring in 1993. Paul E. Kelley, Eugene. Ore. Let’s back rural ‘insurance plan’ To the editor: "A preference for the maintenance of the county’s rural character and a desire to curb sprawl tendencies." That was one of the common threads expressed by Barry County residents inter­ viewed by master planners from Williams and Works. Many months will go by before that new master plan is completed and approved. Then ordinances have to be written and passed to carry out the intent of the plan. In the meantime, development pressures con­ tinue from every side and chew away at that "rural character.” On Nov. 2. every Barry County voter has the chance to help slow down sprawl. By vot­ ing "yes" for millage to protect farm land, you're voting to keep hundreds of acres in com. soy beans, alfalfa, fruit trees, pasture, woodlands, wetlands, hunting grounds and trails, instead of shopping malls, condomini­ ums. apartments, crowded bousing and acres of asphalt It’s relatively low-cost insurance to protect the landscapes you love. On Nov. 2, don’t just pick a president, vote "yes’ to protect "rural character" and Keep Barry Beautiful. Kensinger Jones, Baltimore Township Brinkert represents the common people To the editor: David Brinkert. running for stale represen­ tative, is a man of strong moral convictions. He's a candidate who means what he says and is willing to act on it. He is coming to the table with a clean slate and no baggage. His caring and enthusiasm is evident There is no deceit in his campaign. He does not have to imagine the plight of the working man. He has personally felt the despair of losing not one. but two positions to outsourcing. When he tells us that he is willing to put a portion of pay increases back into the com­ munity. he means it He loves his family and others enough to vote against cancer producing dioxins. Where is Erin Brockcvich and Steven Seagal when you need them? For some people it is all about money. If the sewer in your yard were malfunc­ tioning would you ignore it? Not only is it pathetic to be out of compliance with the Southwest Barry County Sewer System, but quite "stinky* to have a secret meeting as the incumbent. Gary Newell, took part in. As Americans, don't we have the right to know what is going on in our counties? David Brinkert wants to represent the com­ mon man. who is the backbone of America. He believes in preserving our farm lands. We must take care of what we have been given. Let's give this land of opportunity to our chil­ dren and grandchildren in the best possible condition. David Brinkert will bring freshness and true caring to the job. He deserves to be elect­ ed. Rae Oosting, Grand Rapids To the editor: I know this letter will bring screams of joy from certain circles in the community, so I am glad I can bring some positive news to your lives! Our family is leaving the Michigan mitten for the mountains of Colorado, where I hope to irritate a whole new group of liberals with my editorial opinions. The arrival of our first grandchild, along with missing our older children who have moved out there to live, led us to a life-chang­ ing decision to pull up stakes and start anew in the beautiful Rockies. Hey, if you’re going to move to be doser to your kids, this is not too bad! But the fact remains we will miss the family and friends that we leave behind. Gordon and I were both raised in Battle Creek, and have fond memories of all we have experienced here, while loving the com­ munity of Hastings, where we have raised our children. Don’t worry though. I will continue to monitor the editorial pages via the Banner website, so if 1 need to respond to some neg- ers are to ignorant to remember (or ~udy) previous history. Are times tough? Maybe. Is the world situation tenuous? Yes. But let's put this into context, folks. Our country was attacked, along with our economy and our way of life. Instead of bitching (will this make the editorial stan­ dards?) and finger pointing, can we accept the fact that our government, no matter who was/is in power, had some breakdowns and failures? What do we expect from a massive bureaucracy that can’t keep track of itself? Aren't we partially to blame for giving them all this power? Cheerleaders have a vital role in sports To the editor: As I sat in the stands at a recent Thornapple Kellogg High School home football game, I overheard a lady (whose son plays football) make a comment to her friend that "she would never let her daughter be a cheerleader." As the mother of a cheerleader (who’s been cheering now for four years). I say why not? Did you know that there are scholaiships given to cheerleaders each year? These kids practice two to three hours, five days a week, attend games, must abide by the same stan­ dards set forth for all other athletes and most of all, show good sportsmanship and good conduct. A lot of them have or are involved in gym­ nastics as well. They are very talented young adults. They work just as hard as the rest of the athletes and almost all of them are involved in other sports throughout the year. They took part in several competitions last year and brought home a trophy from every event In Holland they successfully mounted 20 cheerleaders in a moving stunt in which they took first place. They know the true meaning of the word "team spirit" Their coaches consistently instill in them how important it is to be team players. I've sat and watch diem (the coaches) encourage these young people, give them pride, laugh with them, hug them, wipe their tears away and even discipline them when necessary. I would like to express my gratitude to all the coaches. They do an awesome job! I attend every game my daughter cheers at and I hear very little help from the crowd. When these girls/guys are cheering on your sons to do the best job they can. Did you ever stop and think that when your son is trying to make that next TK touchdown, maybe he's trying just a little harder because he hears their voices as he's running toward the end zone? These cheerleaders give their heart, soul, sweat and tears to encourage their class­ mates to do their very best. ■ So, TK fans, next time you attend a school sport with cheerleaders, when they yell Give me a T... Give me a K... Give me a H... Give me a S... hopefully you’ll yell T. K. H. f As your cheerleaders stand with pride behind "our" team. Brenda L. Morgan, Proud mom of a TK JV cheerleader, Middleville We should heed words off Woodrow Wilson To the editor: I want to commend the Banner for its edi­ torial pa^es. Every newspaper should have an editorial page, andlkriy we have one. Indeed. I am t&ifflHbf for Mr. (Fred) Jacobs not to be put out of our hearts. But it is one thing to love the place where you were born and it is another thing to dedicate yourself to the place to which you go. You cannot dedi­ cate yourself to America unless you become bringing to our attention so many issues per­ haps unintentionally hidden. I do applaud him for every one of his commentaries and l*m thankful for our country, which gives us the freedom and privilege to agree or disagree on the issues. This also reminds me of the privilege of shutting off the radio and television, with all that political hostility. Between the character tarnishing and the advertisements there is not much good on the airwaves anyhow. But we always have books and some good reading to fill the void. One such “good read" I would like to share comes from President Woodrow Wilson. He acknowledged that we all have a longing for the heart of liberty and justice, especially people in other countries seeking freedom or the fulfillment of dreams. As Wilson spoke in 1915 to a gathering of recently naturalized U.S. citizens: "While you bring all countries with you, you come with a purpose of leaving all other countries behind you. bringing what is best of their spirit, but not looking over your shoul­ der and seeking to perpetuate what you intend to leave behind in them. 1 certainly would not be one even to suggest that a person cease to love the home of their birth and the nation of their origin. These are very scared and ought in every respect and with every purpose of your will, thorough America. You cannot become thorough Americans if you think of yourselves in groups. A man who thinks of himself as belonging to a particular national group in America has not yet become an American, and the man who goes among you to trade upon your nationality is no worthy son to live under the Stars and Stripes. "Think first of America and always also, to think first of humanity. You do not love humanity if you seek to divide humanity into jealous camps." President Wilson further stated. “It was but a historical accident, no doubt, that this great country was called the ’United Stales,' yet I am very thankful that it has that word ’United’ in its title, and the man that seeks to divide man from man, group from group, interest from interest, in this great union is striking at its very heart.” These words of a president almost 100 years ago are worth pondering and heeding. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. ative outrageous liberal claims from our friends on the left. J am prepared to do my duty. Speaking of... when it comes to vandal­ izing political signs... Grow up. folks, and act in the voting booth, not on private property. Also, when I hear our opponents on the left describe this economy as the worst since the Great Depression. I can 6nly assume they were in a coma during the Jimmy Carter years. I find it insulting that you assume most vot­ I pray everyone will vote their true and clear consciences come Nov. 2. As for me. I’m really looking forward to Nov. 3. Dorothy Kelsey, Hastings Does 4-H keep up with times? This is National 4-H Week. Do you think that this organization is keeping up with the needs of contemporary young people or is it still looking backward to a more agricultural past? And how do you feel about giving them more if John Kerry is elected? He wants io "give* us ali national health care. I can’t wait to see how that turns out. I'm stunned that the American people seem so willing to give up their power over person­ al choices involving their health, education and retirement. The liberals, on the other hand, seem more than willing to give that up. along with our sovereignty to the United Nations. Are we that lazy and ignorant as a nation? Because what follows is our basic freedoms of life, lib­ erty and the pursuit of happiness. Well! I feel better, how about you? I guess 1 had to get in one last response before we ride off into the sunset. I want to thank every­ one who has touched our lives, and wish all the people in the Hastings community, health, happiness and more tax cuts. Then enjoy spending the money you have worked hud for. To the future! (Vote Bush). Maureen. Gordon & Shannon Dudley. Dowling Don’t negotiate with terrorists To the editor: One wonders what world the liberals are living in. To suggest that direct negotiations with the fanatical mullahs that rule Iran and offering rewards for good behavior in ending their quest for nuclear weapons is naive non­ sense. Number one: How does one negotiate with or offer rewards for good behavior to a scor­ pion or a rattlesnake? The mullahs have absolutely no interest in a ’win-win’ settle­ ment that in any way serves the security inter­ est of the United States. To think that they would negotiate in good faith with the entity they call the "Great Satan* is laughable. Number two: Negotiating with the corrupt Revolutionary Council, perhaps the most hated by its subjects of any regime anywhere, undermines the growing democracy move­ ment in Iran by giving legitimacy to its oppressors. Number three: It demonstrates Io the world that the U.S. will negotiate with Islamist ter­ ror sponsors, returning to the discredited pre 9-11 idea that terrorists and their sponsors can be managed instead of destroyed. What's wrong with trying to negotiate with the Iranian mullahs? Three words: -Itenorists with nuk.s." Carl Swanson, Delton Donation is best way to aid library To the editor: By now I hope all in our community know about the status of the effort to build' a new Hastings Public Library. The first phase of the campaign, "Our Library - Our Community Legacy,' raised two million dollars from various sources. Kicked off on July 31 of this year, was the final phase, aptly named "The Last Chapter.* The goal is ambitious — 33 million addi­ tional dollars raised through private dona­ tions and foundations by the end of this year. The campaign is in full swing with funds being sought from every comer of the com­ munity and beyond. We all understand the importance of a modem library to a community. We have also witnessed many other great projects become a reality in recent years, h's the library's turn now. and we are close to making it lugrpen! I am often asked by people who know that I am involved in the new library campaign what they can do to help. The answer is, "Please make a donation." There are many ways to do this. Contact the library about sending you a pledge form or. better yet. stop in to the library and fill one out You and the rest of the community win ne glad you did! Sue Kolanowski. 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"I like 4-H just the way it is. There are lots of pro­ grams for me to explore.” “I think 4-H does both. It tries to remember and keep the traditions of the past while helping kids keep up with today ” *T think 4-H is doing a good job but the program needs support." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacoba Sobacrtptton Mm: S25 per year to Barry County S27 par year in adtotoing counkea $29 per year etoawhere POSTMASTER Send addraae chanQM to: RO. Bat B HaMnga Ml M05M802 Second Class Poetape Paid at Hastings M 49058 ,4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Octoter 7. ZOCM - Page 5 All service to our country is important I've been listening to our political parties debating recently about whose military service was more important, that of John Kerry or George Bush. John Kerry served in Vietnam ant was hailed as a swift boat cap­ tain who received a purple heart because he risked his life for his men in the line of battle. George Bush enlisted in the National Guard as a pilot and never was sent to fight in the line of battle and consequently never received the purple heart. Well when you think about it It's ironic because the Kerry camp wants to condemn Bush's military service as a guardsman at the same time we are sending reserve forces from all across this county to fight in Iraq or to fill the positions of military personnel while they have been sent overseas. My wife and I visited her uncle this summer in Marquette at the Jacob Javits Veterans Hospital. When we arrived at the facilities, there were mostly men in the hallways, former military soldiers, who risked their lives in defense of this nation during World War 11. They weren't sitting around debating who was involved in serious duty, or whose purple heart was more important than theirs. That's not what was going on. You didn't have to be in the building very long to feel the com­ passion the patriotism these former soldiers had. They fought for their country and that's what mattered, and if they were asked to go again, they’d be ready and willing because of their love of country. Most of the veterans were in their 80s and found it difficult to carry on any conversations. Sadly, they were simply living from day to day, but there were a few willing to sit down with you with to fill the time with their “war stories We shouldn't be rating anyone's military service as to the level of importance, for all service to your country is important and should­ n't be made light of. But for this important upcoming election, what we really should be talking about is the economy, health benefits, loss of industry, jobs, security issues and things that affect us all. These are the issues that really impact our country's citizens and we should demand to know what our candidates are going to do about them. It's easy for the political pundits to move away from the big issues and get us caught up in things that really don't matter a great deal, like where you were and what you may or may not have done 30 to 35 years ago. Whether you support the war in Iraq or not. the fact remains there are men and women from across America risking their lives so that we can be safer here at home. I'm not saying we as Americans shouldn't debate the war on its merits. I just don't think its fair to condemn anyone for their service to country no matter where and how they served it. I enlisted in the Air National Guard in the late ’60s. I wasn't look­ ing forward to the time, but 1 wouldn't take anything for the experi­ ence and lessons I received while taking part in the process. Onsquad wasn't worried about being transferred overseas at the time. We were worried about being sent to Detroit or Hint or some other city where our own citizens were rioting. No matter where you were. Vietnam or Detroit, there were risks, and in the end, military service is service to country, no matter what the branch of service you choose. It comes down to choices. John Kerry chose the Navy while George Bush the National Guard. We are just lucky we live in a country where we have choices. . When I think back to the residents at the Veterans home. I'm sure they would be upset if we were discussing military service only on its merit. Americans should demand the parties spend their time discussing issues truly important to us. We should hear how each of the candi­ dates plans to deal with the real issues facing this country, moving the debates away from who was a better soldier many years ago to find out who is better prepared to lead this nation to a better place for all of us. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics County Commissioners District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. 4 small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. ’ .. , District No. 4 'J, (Carlton Twp.. Hastings Charter TWp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 4 a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. 4 Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. 4 Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. 4 most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. now Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeta, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congrats Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbiikhotzasenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. To the editor: This was passed on to me. but I can’t under­ stand it. Maybe you can. I'm trying to get all this political stuff straightened out in my head so I'll know how to vote come November. Right now. we have one guy saying one thing. Then the other guy says something else. Who to believe. Lemme see: have I got this straight? • Clinton awards Halliburton no-bid con­ tract in Yugoslavia — good... Bush awards Halliburton no-bid contract in Iraq — bed. ■ Clinton spends $77 billion un war in Serbia - good... Bush spends $87 billion in Iraq — bed. • Clinton imposes regime change in Serbia — good... Bush imposes regime change in Iraq - bad. • Clinton bombs Christian Serbs on behalf of Muslim Albanian terrorists — good. Bush liberates 25 million from a genocidal dictator — bad... • Clinton bombs Chinese embassy — good... Bush bombs terrorist camps — bad. • Clinton commits felonies while in office — good ... Bush lands on aircraft carrier in jumpsuit — bad. No mass graves found in Serbia — good. No weapons of mass destruction found in Iraq — bed. • Stock market crashes in 2000 under Clinton — good. Economy on upswing under Bush — bad. • Clinton refuses to take custody of Bin Laden — good... World Trade Centers fall under Bush — bad. Omron says Saddam has nukes — good... Bush says Saddam has nukes - bad Clinton calls for regime change in Iraq — good... Bush imposes regime change in Iraq — bed. Terrorist training in Afghanistan under Clinton — good... Bush destroys training camps in Afghanistan — bed. Milosevic not yet convicted — good „. Saddam turned over for trial — bad. ,Uih. it's so confusing! Every year an independent tax watchdog group analyzes the average tax burden on Americans, and then calculates the *Tax Freedom Day." This is the day after which the money you earn goes to you. not the govern­ ment This year, tax freedom day was April 11. That's the earliest it has been since 1991. Its latest day ever was May 2. which occurred in 2000. Notice anything special about those dales? Recently, lohn Kerry gave z speech in which he claimed Americans arc actually paying more taxes under Bush, despite the tax cuts. He gave no explanation and provided no data for this claim. Another interesting fact: Both George Bush and John Kerry are wealthy men. Bush owns only one home, his.ranch in Texas. Kerry owns four mansions, all worth several million dollars. (His ski resort home In Idaho is an old barn brought over from Europe In pieces Not your average A-frame). James Lee. Hastings Mercury in Pine Lake Fekkes has the integrity to be judge is likely to remain District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. It’s all so confusing, who to vote for? To the editor: Your newspaper recently ran an article on a Michigan Department of Environmentral Qaulity (MDEQ) report about the 10 Michigan inland lakes with the highest mer­ cury levels. One of the lakes mentioned was Pine Lake in Prairieville Township of Barry County. As president of the Four-Township Water Resources Council, which includes Prairieville Tov/nsjup, I have received inquiries about tJui report. It is my understanding that high mercury levels have been reported for Pine Lake for several years and that this information is freshly reported in the mass media, but not newly discovered. The concerns, which have been justifiably expressed to me, are where has this mercury come from and does it rep­ resent a risk to human health or the environ­ ment? I don't believe there is a definitive state­ ment about the mercury in Pine Lake, but it is believed that the source is airborne mercury which settles out from the rain and dust This mercury is largely introduced into the atmos­ phere above our area from distant upwind sources along Lake Michigan, primarily power plants and industry. There has been no evidence that significant amounts of mercury is from a local shoreline source past or pres­ ent. The most likely reason why Pine Lake may have such a high mercury level relative to ocher Michigan lakes is the lack of flushing action. There are no real streams or rivers flowing into or out of Pine Lake. It is fed mainly by springs and rainwater. Without sig­ nificant volumes of water flowing through Pine Lake, there is little water turnover. Contaminants that arrive in the lake from the air will stay there for a long time. Mercury in Pine Lake should not present a danger through direct contact or incidental swallowing of the water. The water of Pine Lake should not be used as a primary source of drinking water for many other reasons probably more important than the mercury. The primary risk to human health would be posed by the mercury is through the con­ sumption of fish caught in Pine Lake. These risks are considered to be greatest for preg­ nant women and children. There are fish consumption advisories posted at the public access sites on the lake and these can be obtained from the Michigan DNR website (www.michigan.gov/dnr <http://www.michigan.gov/dnr> ) or the Michigan DEQ website (www.michigan.gov/deq <http://www.michigan.gov/deq> ). Regrettably, due to budget constraints, these advisories are no longer given to people when they purchase their fishing licenses. Mercury does present a variety of environ­ mental risks. It is unlikely that there will be any action by the MDEQ or US EPA to remove it from Pine Lake. Kenneth M. Komheiser. President, Four-Township Water Resources Council To the editor: 1 would like to take this opportunity to express my opinion about the upcoming judi­ cial election. We have heard and seen a kx of negative press about cunent appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. most of which stems from inaccuate information fed to the public and in plain words, 'sour grapes* on the part of her opponents. I am totally shocked at the manner in which these 'professionals' have conducted themselves throughout this latest run between Judge Fekkes and challenger William Doherty. I don't need to point fingers, they know who they are. Fuat, I think it is a total lack of respect for cunent Circuit Judge James Fisher, retired Probate Judge Shaw and Governor Jennifer Granholm that several members of this com­ munity. not to mention Cassie Norton of Los Angeles, feel they know a mistake was made by appointing Stephanie Fekkes. I highly doubt Governor Granholm could be "strong armed" into doing anything. And Judge Fisber 'intimidating opponents* is just ridicu­ lous. To actually take die time to write a letter based on “stories" she has heard clear across the country leads me to wonder if Ms. Norton doesn't have entirely too much free time on her hands, and she should be focusing a bit more a» her studies. She could start by look­ ing up the difference between fact and fiction. I would like the members of my communi­ ty to know something about Fekkes they probably don't know. My husband and I hired her to represent us in our child custody case 10 years ago. During that time we have used her time and again concerning his daughter. ! tticulariy because she has amazing integri­ ty. honesty and insight. My experiences with f-ekkrs is of fact, not 'stories, * not 'soap operas.* My hothead was probably not her usual client He has several tattoos, many, many pierces and usually has a Mohawk (far­ ing the warm season. With all that Ms. Fekkes always treated him (and me) with the utmost respect She could see past all the out­ side appearances and Ic ok at his character. Too often the court system uses appear­ ances as a 'tool* in making decisions. 1 also know for a fact that Mr. Doherty has used that tool in his career. Justice is suppose to be blind right? Stephanie Fekkes has the ability to look past those things. This is a rare quali­ ty that makes her special. And it is a quality that makes her a better choice to hold the bench. Over the yean, we have had many reasons to celebrate and cry with her. So I also know for a fact that one of her means of conduct is io always lake the high road Which is exact­ ly what she is doing right now while her opponents (past and present), along with a few other community members, do what they can to sabotage her chances of winning. Here's another fact. Mr. Doherty has things in his life that could easily be misconstrued to the advantage of Fekkes. but you will not bear about them from her, nor will she put any one else up to it You will not hear of or see her slinging anything at anyone. She is a true pro­ fessional. which is why she was appointed to the bench in the first place. Margo Shafer. Middleville Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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October 7. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director ______ Donald C. Douglas Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling Ml 49050 Partor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 75R-3O2I church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11.0 a.ih.; Sunday Evening M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richwd Moore. Pastor. Youth Director. Stephen Scott. Church phone. 269­ 945-4995. Church website: www. bupeum.org Church Fax Na 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThun.. 9 am to 1 p.m. Sunday Morning 9.30 am. Sunday School. Kh45 am. Service 600 p.m.. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenon. Father A! Rowell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11OO a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-1:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. M>ch W. Clayton Garmen. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 RJn; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:00 a.m Ntmcry provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pjn. are: Rainbow i or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fust grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12k Youti. Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits. Momrag Worship. Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Socshine PreSchool (ages 3A4). Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 p.m Wednesday 6-8 pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wednesday 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr 6. 7 A 8). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting, (child care provid­ ed) SAINTS ANDREW'A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hmtwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning WELCOME COBNEKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Boh Smith. Phone 945­ Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6:00 pm. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day ven ice times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 932?. Visit our website at 2654 Worhip Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. hltp://wwwchurvhveeL'nct/church'a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtrevhustwicktir yahoo.com. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion.' 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.) Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Ft Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship ■ 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday Schoo! Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wmtip Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 1100 am; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pro QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-11 am; P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" staffs at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group. >outh group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ's Quillen. Bible Study Thursdays 7 15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Con:<ng in January, exploring spiritual gift: Bible study. Church website, countrychapehimc.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Sen ice 10:30 aro. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 in. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service; 7.00 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirt-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Lad Grange. Hwy. M-66 south jf Assyria Rd. NadmDe. Mich. 49073. Sun. Prase A Worship 1030 am. 600 p.m. Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages .4-11 Poston David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For infix mabon call I-6I6-73I-SI94 or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mhrirter: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philtppians 2:4) HCW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IOXJO am; Worship 1100 am. 600 pm Wrdwday: Bible Class 700 pm. CbtsMs for aB ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9.45 am Nursery prosided Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday es’cnings. This information on worship sen-ice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings H.F.XFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FD I C. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Ddlon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E .Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Swdny Mana 3JB pan, fyt Friday Hdy Hora minutes before Mau. WOODLAND UNITED METHOD LST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippers DeMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Prater. A mission of St Rote Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building Pastor Janes McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 am-noon. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sa Services 8:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids Service for only 3 A 4 yrxids, A for all ages 10:00 am. Adult elec­ tives September through Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXou Pierson leading Evening Service 6:00 p. Midweek: 9:00 (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing' n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. old-5lh grade. Kith Weaver Fricnds.Tliuraiay: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 930-11 3X) am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, Oct. 7 8:00 a m.-4XX) p.m. Hastings Women's Club; 3:45 pm Clapper Kids; 5:45 Grace Notes; 700 pm Adventurers. Friday. Oct 8 - 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Rock Group. Sa urday, Oct. 9 - 10:00 to 300 p.m. Youth Ministry Leader Training; 500 p.m. Holy Communion; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct. 10 8.00 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion 9:30 am. Sunday School 600 to 800 pm Middle School Youth Group. Monday. Oct. II - 700 p.tn.. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Oct 12 -1 OO pm Overeaters Anonymous; 600 pm BPW. Wednesday. Oct 13 - I DOO a.m. Wordwatchers; 700 p.m. Stewardship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours m Monday-Thursday 900 am.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 am-Noott Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. IIO0 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes al 8:15. 9: 30 and II am Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463.liev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am Traditional DIMOHDALE - Norma C. (Davis) Jackson passed away Friday October 1, 2004 in Dimondale, MI at the age of'75. She was bom July 14, 1929 in Morrice, Ml; Daughter of Otto and Helen (Proudfoot) Davis. Norma had been a resident for the past 2 years of the Dimondale Nursing Care Center. She retired as secretary of Lakewood High School after 23 years. She was mother, nurse, counselor, and friend to hundreds of kids. Norma was a avid bowler, golfer, and loved to travel. She loved her five exchange stu­ dents as her own. Norma was preceded in death by her moth­ er and father, stepfather, infant brother and exchange students daughter. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, LcRoy. son, Mike (Connie) Jackson, daugh­ ter, Londa (Randy) Williams, brother. Bill (Joyce) Davis, brother, Larry (Edna) Davis, sister. Shari (Jim) Musser, eight grandchil­ dren. and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday October 4, 2004 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to th; Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth: aka S.P.Y.a or the Sparrow Hospice Norma C. Jackson. T*1® ^lun' i!y is being served by the Independent Family owned funeral home Sunfield. The Rosier Funeral Home. For more infor­ mation log onto www.legacy.com. Sylvester Jr. *S.J" Ayres LOWELL - Sylvester Jr. “SJ" Ayres, age 85, a lifelong resident of Lowell passed away Saturday, October 2.2004 at Laurels of Kent. He was preceded in death by his wife MaryAnn in 1994 and a brother, Kenneth. Surviving are his children, Steve (Susan) Ayres and Shawn (Tom) Hazel; grandchil­ dren. Jolene Ayres, Stacey (Matt) Corwin, Nikki (fiancl Kirk) Hazel, Toni Hazel, Rebecca (Lynn) Mazurek, and Amy (Dale) Mayo, several great grandchildren, brother, Alger, sister-in-law Elva Ayres, special niece Gail (Rick) Roderick, several other nieces, nephews, and cousins, good friends. Donna Holzhueter and Marian McIver and his pet dog Piper. Jr. was a veteran of WW1I having served in the Marines as a master sergeant and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #90 F&AM. He was a retiredrural postal carrier and was a very talented artist. After retirement, he operated TJ’s Pizza in Lake Odessa, where he made many friends, and was better known a TJ. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Laurels of Kent for the compassion and caring, not only for Jr., but for his family as well. Services for Jr. was held Wednesday, October 6. 2004 at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. 305 N. Hudson. Lowell. MI 49331, with Rev. Roger LaWarre officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Kent County Humane Society. Arrangements by by Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. I Leonard Lane Strickler HASTINGS - Leonard Lane Strickler, age 82, of Hastings, died Friday, October 1.2004 in Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Radney Funeral Home in Mobile. Alabama. Local arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home. SUNFIELD - Allen K. Butler passed away Friday October 1. 2004 at his residence in Sunfield at the age 66. He was born December 27. 1937 in Lansing the son of Cecil Allen and Agnes Mae (Davidson) Butler. Allen was one of the founding members of the Sunfield JC.s. He was on the Sunfield Village Council, and a member of the Sunfield Lions Club. He was employed at General Moton Oldsmobile Division Local 652 retiring after 30 years. Allen was preceded in death by his father, in-laws, Pete and Yvonne Coon. Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Butler, two sons, Scott A. (Mary Baileys) of Troy, Ohio, Jeffrey L. of Grand Ledge, three daughters, JoDee (Joe) Eaton of Hastings, Julie (Russ) King of Dayton, Ohio, and Allison (John) Aldrich of Laingsburg, grand sons, Lance Allen Eaton, Darren Jeffrey Eaton of Hastings, granddaughters. Zoc Kiersten King of Dayton. Ohio, sister-in-law. Sue A. Piper of Lake Odessa. Mother, Agnes M. Butler of Charlotte, sisters, Eileen Stevens of Charlotte, and Susan (John) Brandt of Potterville, brother, David Butler of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Tuesday October 5,2004 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Gene Moore officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the ALS of Michigan, or the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth Scholarship Fund in Memory of Alien K. Butler c/o RFH P.O Box 36 Sunfield, MI HASTINGS - Donald C Doughs, age 91. of Hasiings. died Tuesday, Sept. 2S, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Dougin was born on December 16. 1912 ia Chicago. Illinois, die son of Percivaie and Eleanor (Blondejean) Douglas. He was raised in the Montague. Kalamazoo and Delton areas and attended schools there, graduating ia 1929 from Dehoo High School. He was married to Ruth L Brace on Oct 27. 1935 and moved to Hastings in 1944 from Nashville. He was employed at Intematiotial Seal A Lock Co. for 37 yean, retiring in 1978. Previous employment included Lentz Table Co. in Nashville and was engaged in fanning for many yean. He attended First Baptist Church, long­ time Boy Scout Leader Ttoop F73. distria director of the mid-west Michigan National Campers & Hiker's Aaa'n. member Good Sam Club, member Battle Creek An Chib, member Kitchen Band in Arcadia. Florida, enjoyed painting, camping and doing macrame projects. Wintered in Florida for 17 years. Mt Douglas is survived by bis wife, Ruth; son. Brace (Roberta) Douglas of Hastings; daughter. Shirley Lumbert and Morris of Heslinga; five grandchildren; 13 great grand­ children; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his grand­ daughter Rebecca Burton and sister Dorothy Boniface. Services were held Friday. Oct 1. 2004 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contribubons may'be made to the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism - Rev. Matthew Douglas. Arrangements woe made by Wien fkmtral Home of Hastings (www.snen-fimeralhome.com). 48890. The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield, The Rosier Funeral Home. The pallbearers were Wendell Peabody, Tom Allen, Mark Piper, Mike Piper, Ivan Suntken, and Joe Eaton. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information log onto www.Legacy.com. Betty Ann Johnson I NASHVILLE - Betty Ann Johnson, age 59. of Nashville, died Saturday. October 2, 2004 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born August 30, 1945 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Edward M. and Leona L (Huber) Miller. Betty was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1964. She was employed for 27 years at GHS Strings in Battle Creek, other employment included. Orchard Park Grocery. Lesco in Middleville and she owned Jiffy Tax in Battle Creek for the past seven years. She married Michael Johnson May 15, 1965. Betty enjoyed being with her grandchildren and working in her flower garden. Surviving is her husband, Michael Johnson of Nashville; a son, Robert Johnson (Kelly) of Hastings; daughter, Jacki Johnson (Todd) of Hastings; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; par­ ents, Edward and Leona Miller of Battle Creek; brothers, Robert Miller of Grand Rapids. Donald (Sue) Miller of East Grand Rapids, Anthony (Evelyn) Miller of Climax, Stephen Miller and Lori Callhan of Battle Creek; sisters, Rosemary Root of Battle Creek, Laura (Bruce) Goldsmith of Jackson; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell offi­ ciating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BELLEVUE - Joeepb Francis McKeon. 79. of Bellevue, died Thursday. September 30. 2004 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. He was ban October 2,1924 io William J and Estelle R. (Johnson) McKeon in Somerville, Massachusetts. He served in the Navy during World War D aboard the U.S.S. Lexington in the Pacific Theatre. Joseph was a track driver for Central Transport for 32 yean, retiring in 1986. Joseph married Marie Joeepfaine Anderson formerly of East Jordan on June 6. 1952 in Lansing. She survives. Also surviving are sons. Clinton (Tammy) Bates of Silver City, New Mexico. Michael (Lynn) McKeon of Bellevue; daughters. Pamela (Bill) Dixon of Boyne Falls. Nancy (Ron) Feher of Lansing; nine grandchildren. 20 greal-grandchildren; and Siner. Florence Noonan Holly of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William McKeon. He was a member of the VFW 8260 in Nashville and the Bellevue-Olivet American Legion. Joe loved his family, his dogs and sitting outdoors in the shade. He loved music, play­ ing his guitar and writing a tong entitled. "Joe's Blues." No services are scheduled. Memorial donations may be made to Michigan Lupus Foundauoo or Bellevue First Responders and Bellevue Fire Department. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel. Bellevue. www.sbawfimeralhome.com Give a memorial that can go on forever THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 118 S. Jcffcnon-945-3429 ary Worship The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both services. October 7- 8:30 am. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 13 • 6:15 am. Men’s Bible 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Gene A. Rising MIDDLEVILLE - Travis Scat Woodwyk. age 16, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, September 30.2004. Travis Scon Woodwyk was born on August 13, 1988 in Grand Rapids, die son of Duane and Sue (Vroma) Woodwyk. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and later moved to Middleville. Travis was a tenth grader al Thomapple Kellogg School in Middleville. Travis was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed riding bikes, floating down the river, hanging out with friends and also video gaining. He was a member of the Thomapple Valley Church Youth Group. He is survived by his father, Duane Woodwyk (Nancy Doxtater) of Middleville; his mother. Sue Woodwyk (Charles Shananaquet) of Grand Rapids; one sister, Melissa Sue (Don) Looman of Walker, three brothers, Robert. Andrew and Mark Shananaquet all of Grand Rapids; his grand­ parents. Don and Violet Woodwyk of Hudsonville and Gertrude Vroma of Walker, many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ ther, Raymond Vroma. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 5. 2004 at the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Pastor Jay M. Taylor officiating. Interment Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Valley Church Youth Group. Arrangements by Home. Middleville. the Beeler Funeral WOODLAND - Gene A. Rising, sje 79, of Woodland, passed away September 30.2004. He was boro on the family farm in Woodland, to Blake and Clara (Niethamer) Rising. He proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Paratroop Group in Germany during WW1I He is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Naida; his three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Rising. Brad and Robin Rising, and Many and Kandace Rising; step-daughter and stepson and their John and Nellie Allerding October 10,1959 - 2004 The friends of John and Nellie Gardner Allerding invite you to an open house for their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct 10,2004. It will be held at the Welcome Comers Untied Methodist Church on N. M-43 Hwy. from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. spouses, Carol and Dan Marsh, and Vaughn and Patsy Cook. Also sharing in the loss are 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Gene’s career was constantly in motion; starting out with crops and livestock in Woodland, designing and building swimming pools throughout the United Stales and Virgin Islands, and designing and building housing developments in Ohio and Arizona, while still keeping his interests in agriculture including growing okra in the Virgin Islands, hops and barley in Colorado, and cor-n and chili peppers in Arizona. The circle then became complete, when Gene and Naida returned to family home­ stead in Woodland to enjoy their last sunset together. The funeral service was held on Monday, October 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Burial took place in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. by Koops •vau-wnffMni exetunge mmv AmM-Mugridgo Phillip Arthur “Kelly” Arnold and Karen Ann Mugridge wish to announce their upcoming wedding on Saturday. October 9, 2004 at 2 p.m. at their residence. Eunice J. (Crofoot) Brown WAYLAND - Eunice J. (Crofoot) Brown, born May 26, 1916. passed away at Laurels of Sandy Creek. Wayland, on September 22. 2004. She was the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Jackson) Crofoot uul graduated from Wayland High School in 1934. Eunice was married to Elmer Brown on July 4,1967. Surviving are her brother. Jr. Robert Crofoot Sr.; sisters, Helen (Athol) Hazen and Mary L. (Ralph) Marcod; brothers-in-law. Bob (Evelyn) Brown and Donald Wobtna; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Elmer, sister. Ruth Wobma and infant sister. Lois Crofoot Funeral services were held Saturday at the funeral home. Interment at Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Area Ambulance or Middleville Baptist Church. Natasha Ward and Thomas Simmons were united in marriage on June 26, 2004 at Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling. The beautiful ceremony was officiated by Pastor Timm Oyer. The bride is the daughter of the late Bradley J. Ward, who was sadly missed but had a special place there in our beans, Vicki and Robot Green, and John Foote. The groan ia the son of Tom and Marilyn Simmons. Grandparents in attendance were Virginia McDonald. Sandy Foote and TWvor VanHouten, Bud and Retha Green. Fred and Elverta Geiger, and Lome Guy. Matrons of honor were Kristi Keeler and Selena Reid, both friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Miranda Dunn. Sarah Basaen. Jessie Blessing and Nicole Brown . ' friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Heather Foote and flower girVringbearer ass Breanna Foote, both sisters of the bride. Performing as Master and Mistress of cere­ monies was Guy and Deb Backe, unde and r unt of the bride. The reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center. The couple spent their honeymoon visiting the beautiful island of Oahu. Hawaii. They now reside in Hastings. The day never would have been as perfect as it was without the involvement of all the above people plus so many others. Tom and Natasha Simmons would like to let all their family and friends know how much they appreciate all the love and support they all showed through every­ thing Kevin S. Hahn. D.D.S and Maija Cutler. M.S.. CCC-SLP. wish to announce their engagement which took place July 9.2004 in Cedarville. Michigan. Kevin is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Hahn of Hastings, and Maija is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cutler of Si mi Valley, California. Kevin is currently working at Rainier Dental office in Tacoma. Washington, and Maija is a speech pathologist fa Ilalko Elementary School in Auburn. Washington. The couple will be married June 19. 2005 in Santa Barbara, California. Arrangements by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. HASTINGS - James William Heath, age 74, of Hastings died Saturday, October 2, 2004, at his residence. He was boro March 6,1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Burdette and Vera (Hicks) Heath. Jim has lived in Hastings since 1980. He has enjoyed his many friends both the Algonquin School and at the Hastings Bowl where he enjoyed helping his sister Shirley whom he lived with for many years, as well as bowling. Jim is survived by his sister Shirley VanDenburg of Hastings; brother, Newell Heath of Delton; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday. October 5. 2004 at Kalamo Cemetery. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chamberlain of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Marie Pierpoint, to Joseph Charles Henry, son of Charles and Vicki Henry and Cathy and Carl Leetsma of Zeeland. Ashley is a graduate of Hastings High School and is a certified Pharmacist Technician at Walgreens. Joe is r graduate of Lowell and a salesman at Michigan Trailer. An April 9,2005 wedding is being planned at the Hope United Methodist Church, Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Hastings. | Velma (Sleeper) Oliver | Joneses to celebrate sixty years HASTINGS - Velma (Sleeper) Oliver, age 83. of Hastings, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday morning. October 2, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings where she had made her home for the past several years. Velma was born in St. Johns on June 14, 1921 to James H. and Myrl V. (Sedore) Sleeper. She had attended Lake Odessa High School and worked at EBI for a number of years. Velma was also an eager volunteer at the Commission cn Aging in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers. Ivan L. Roy. Orlo, and Donald Sleeper, and sister. Ilene Sherman. Velma is survived by her sister. Betty Schermbeck; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Roots to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Stan and Carla (VanHouten) Root will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Oct 6. 2004. A family gathering was held in their honor on Oct. 2, 2004 in Hastings. Cards may be sent to 10255 Baker Rd. S.E., Alto. Mich. 49302. Kensinger and Alice Jones of Aurohn Lake were married on October 7, 1944 in St Louis, Mo. They will celebrate their sixty years together, and Ken's 85th birthday, with their children, Jeffrey (Claudia) Jones of Bloomfield Kills and Janice (Jeff) Geary of East Grand Rapids, at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during Big Band Weekend. They have five grandchildren: Wiley, Adam and Ted Jones and Sean and Keeley Geary. Ken and Alice thank their friends and neigh­ bors in Barry County for thirty happy years of residence here. Marcusses to celebrate golden anniversary Friends and family of Russ and Bernice Marcusse of Gun Lake are invited to their 50th wedding anniversary open bouse. It will be Saturday, Oct 16. 2004 at the Martin Reformed Church in Martin from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple request no gifts, please. The former Bernice Nuismer and Russell E Marcusse were married Oct 16. 1954 in Grand Haven. Mich. Their children and their spouses are: Sandy Prough, Chris (Steve) Pancoast and Denise (Rick) Hall, all of Gun Lake area. They have seven grandchildren and one great-grand­ daughter. They are both retired. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP Contact Nick Barlow mimmbwimu PI SCUSES ASS REFINANCES A111EN NAME MMTBMECAPn*! CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml ! Phone 616-877-4235 « « �Page 8 - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX bffKaOtffMitcMn anff Marty Sugar The rummage sale at Fellowship Hall in the Cenral United Methodist Church in down­ town Lake Odessa is in progress with dales Oct. 7. 8 and 9 Saturday will be bag day. so between 9 and 11 a.m. customers can fill a grocery bag for $1. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 9. at Lake Manor. Elizabeth Kerstens will speak on the computer program COONZ. There will be other features of general interest. The library then will be open until 5 p.m. at the depot. Two local society members attended the West Michigan Genealogy Society seminar at Grand Valley State University Saturday. Two others tended the sales table for the society selling plat maps. Ionia County Family History books, magnifiers and more. There were many sates tables with representatives such as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Sons of Union Veterans and area genealogy societies. There will be a chili dinner Saturday. Oct 9, at Fellowship Hall. Central UMC. There will be a variety of chili, com bread, home baked bread, salad bar and dessert. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 14. at Lake Manor. The program will be seasonal, with stories of local haunted houses, myster­ ies and more. The Grand Rapids Press carried an obituary for Louise Siebers. 88 of Coldwater, who died on Friday, Oct. 1. She was bom in Vermontville to Maurice and Bertha Will. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended nursing school in Battle Creek. She retired from Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids after 40 years of nursing. She was the widow of Roger Shannon and of John Siebers. She is survived by a daughter, step­ daughter. brother William WiII of Florida and grandchildren. The Lansing State Journal had an obituary for Betty Austin, 73. of Lansing who died Sept 28. Among her survivors are three chil­ dren. including Collette (Dennis) Schumacher of Lake Odessa, grandchildren Jeannie and Michael Schumacher, nieces Eilene (Lynn) Pennington and nephew Rick (Ruth) Huckaba. Cynrhist, daughter of Robert and Virginia (Reed) Kruisenga. was married Sept. 28 to Michael Ranken of Traverse City at Central UMC. Both are graduates of Adrian College. The cross country competition last Thursday at Lakewood High School drew schools as far flung as Hart, north of Muskegon, and Holly, near Flint In the girls' competition, the first four to cross the finish line were all from Lakewood. First to cross the line for boys was Lakewood's Corey Thelen. He was followed by the Schrock brothers. In East Lansing, the Dino Run. sponsored ty the MSU Federal Credit Union, drew more than 2000 participants . The Dinosaur Dash garnered more than $15,000 to support the university's museum. Christina Barcroft, a rural Hastings coed, finished third in her 20­ 24 age group with a personal best of 21:36. The top age group for women was 65-69, but there were men who competed from the 75-79 age group. With temperatures of 28 degrees predicted for Monday evening, there was a scramble for homeowners to take fragile plants inside for protection or covering plants too large to move. It must be time to ’batten down the hatches" for winter. At Lakeside cemetery, many ums now have yellow and orange flow­ ers for fall. One um has colorful red leaves. New markers are installed only twice during the year, so September and October bring the second group for 2004. Funeral services were held on Oct 6 for S J. Ayers of Lowell, father of Shawn (Tom) Hazel and a son. After retire­ ment from the postal service, he established TJ's restaurant in Lake Odessa on M-50. This was likely the first pizza establishment in the village. Mr. Ayres was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and wid­ ower of Mary Ann, who died in 1994. He was also an artist Death came to Norma Jackson, retired Lakewood school secretary, last week. Her service was Monday morning. She was much loved in her role at school as she dealt with students waiting to see the principal, notify­ ing parents to come for a sick child, and for years being the sparkplug in raising funds and placement of students for Youth For Understanding. In her later years she was much involved with the development of Centennial Acres on the Jackson centennial farm. On Monday evening the parting lot was full at the depot, as two meetings overlapped. The Garden Club members met early and put the mound to bed for the winter and did other fall chores with their extensive plantings. The historical society board members also were to meet at a later hour with some overlapping of membership. The building committee gave its report on the friehg house project, which is progressing according to schedule. The soil compaction tests had a fine score. Forty students from Michigan State University’s Wesley Foundation (UMC) drove to Carlton Center for a barn dance at Agricenter Farm. They danced, ate and enjoyed a bonfire in the pasture. BUI Barcroft was the caller. “Food for Thought Save My Home, Barry County” What do you think makes Barry County special and unique? Do you see growth creeping into Barry County as you drive through the area—or even outside your window? Join us for three informative, free workshops. Leant about the natural resources found in our county. Hear from experts on how we can preserve and protect the unique character of our home as it continues to grow and develop into a thriving community Thursday, October 7, 2004 - A Win Win Soulution to a Balanced Barry County Join us as we explore ho* the idea of sustainable development can balance the economic, social, and enviromnental needs of Barry County to ensure that growth enhances, not decreases, our qnsKy of life. Dr. Richard Bawden, Visiting Professor. Michigan State University along with Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids will explain how preservation is not simply a choice between growth and no growth, but a focus on how growth can be managed and how it can improve our quality of life. Workshops an offend at two locations and times. Pick the one that best fils your schedule! 2 • 4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7 - 9 pus at Hastings High School Lecture HaD Dear Arrnie: This December, it will be one year since our daughter. "Cara.' moved back home after graduating college. Cara's bed­ room and our muter bedroom share a wall. She claims the wall is loo thin because she can hear our bed squeak and listen to pieces of our conversation. She has even kidded us about it in from of our friends, and we all have laughed. My husband and I have always enjoyed a very active and enjoyable sex life - until now. The knowledge that Cars can bear us has put a damper on our intimacy. Except when we lake a long weekend trip, our sex life has virtually come io a hah. We both wok long hours, and it is difficult to schedule a quick get-together when we think Cara will be gone for an hour or two. Even to 1 am always afraid she might come back in the middle, so we often end up not doing any­ thing. It really bothers me that I feel such pres­ sure from Cara's keen hearing that I need to hide oul My husband and I both are saddened that our Uvea are not what they could be at this stage in the game. I have talked to Cara about it, and she insists she doesn't want to stop us from enjoying ourselves. Nonetheless, I am frozen and cannot seem Io shake it off. What do we do? - Under a Cloud Dear Under a Cloud: The best solution would be if Cara found her own living arrangements, and you should encourage this. You also might consider installing some soundproofing material on your walls so Cara stops eavesdropping on your love life. Until then, put out a "Do Not Disturb’ sign or wrap your busband's tie on the entrance doorknob, and telfCara it means she should run some errands for a couple of hours. Otherwise, you may have to send her to graduate school. Adultery aftermath Dear Annie: I recently lost my wife of over 20 years to the Seventh Commandment (adul­ tery). I never saw it coming. I trusted her completely. •* ,,r, ., xrr,, Ki. I have two teenage children who live with me, and we are struggling. I am an emotional mess. I find it very difficult to work every day and still perform all the duties my wife did. I have no time to do anvthing but try Io main­ tain some stability for my children. I'm almost 50 years okL How does a man who was dedicated to only one woman for over 25 years find happiness again? - Augusta, Ga. Dear Augusta: You are overwhelmed because you are still grieving over the loss of your marriage, and you're trying to do too much. Counseling will help you and your children find some balance. You sound like a good person, and you will make some woman a great catch. When you're ready, tell your friends you're interested in dating again, and let them help you get back into circulation. It's misbehavin' For more information visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (279) 721-4190. ‘Food for Thought" Is funded through a grant by the W.K. Kdogg Foundation and community donations. Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter from 'Mother of the Forgotten Grandson,* whose in-laws ignore her newest child. I don't know if 1 am the grandparent the writer is referring to. but I have a similar situation. My son just bad his fourth boy. but the other three are not disciplined, and the parents have no control over them. Every time they come over, they break something. I have mentioned their poor behavior to my son and his wife, but was toki. ‘Boys will be boys.* Frankly. I've had it. and so have my nerves. My granddaughters aren't wild hellions like my grandsons, and they are a pleasure Io have here. If the boys behaved more like gentle­ men than cavemen, we might want to be in their presence more often. - Grandfather on His Last Nerve Dear Grandfather. We certainly can under­ stand that undisciplined, wild kids are a royal pain. However, please don't let that be an excuse to keep your distance. You can still see the children, for shorter visits, at their house. When those boys grow up, you will be glad you made the effort to remain part of their lives. she says the counselor is ou her cst's side. Carol is now making imagrmrnti to move to another stale, where her online lover is located, and plans to sue for sole cuautdy of her daughter, despite the fact that the little girt loves her dad dearly, and all her relatives and friends live here. My sister is a successful attorney who is very attractive and very poised. Is this some kind of midlife crisis? Why isn't she thinking of her daughter's emotional health? I'm stress­ ing out about it - it's like seeing a train wreck coming that I can't prevent I've tried speak­ ing to Carol, but she just gets angry and won't listen. Any advice for me? Or is it best Io stay out of it? - Worried Sister in the South Dear Worried: It sounds as if Carol has thrown caution to the wind. It's too bad she can't think clearly enough to put her daugh­ ter's needs before her own. There is nothing you can do to force Carol to behave ratkatally, but it might help to tell her bow much you love her and that you are concerned. No mat­ ter the outcome, try to be a source of support for your niece. She is going to need people Io look out for her. Dire diagnosis Dear Annie: Would you please tell doctors not to speculate about what terminal diiraart they suspect their patients might have before getting back the test results? My daughter went to see her doctor about a health concern. He told her he thought she had some serious disease but had to wait until the lab confirmed it My daughter went through horrendous stress waiting a week for the results. She couldn't work, eat or aleep. Why don? doctors just tell their patients that tests will be done to make sure every­ thing is OK and feave it at thM? And turned .out. thank God, my daughter is in goo^teahh and worried for nothing. - Angry Mom Dear Mom: Most doctors don? give med­ ical predictions without good cause, and most patients like to know what their doctors are thinking. In your daughter's case, the doctor apparently cried wolf. We're glad she's fine. Capable counseling Dear Annie: I read the tetter from "Anonymous Minister," who asked you to stop referring people to their clergy when they need counseling. He said the clergy isn't trained to provide such assistance. That min­ ister needs to speak for himself. 1 attended two very prestigious seminaries, have served as an ordained church pastor and am now a military chaplain. I have an extra year of graduate education in pastoral coun­ seling and two years of hospital residence as a chaplain. Many ministers specialize in particular areas such as marriage, parenting, divorce, addiction recovery and other forms of coun­ seling. Ministers, priests and rabbis are a tremendous resource in seeking comfort and confronting problems. Please help me set the record straight for my humble colleague. Chaplain Phil King, Lieutenant, USNR, Okinawa. Japan Dear Chaplain King: You did a fine job on your own. Several readers also recommended the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (aapc.org), an interdenomination­ al accrediting group for referrals. Our thanks to all who wrote. Depression Day Dear Reader,: Tomorrow i. National Depression Screening Day. If you or anyone you love is suffering from depression, phase call 1-800-437-1200 (www.MentalHealthScreening.org) and make an appointment for a free, confidential screening. Do it today. Selfish sister? Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail Dear Annie: My sister, "Carol," whom 1 love dearly, is self-destructing. She has been having an online affair with a guy in another state. She ditched her husband of 15 years for this guy, and the divorce was final last month. Carol's 11-year-old daughter is not taking this well. My niece has reverted to babyish behavior. She's been throwing continual snit fits and is generally being a pill. Carol, her ex and my niece'had been going to family coun­ seling. but Carol refuses to go back because your questions to anniesmailboxQcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc Call... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - P^e 9 HHS homecoming is Friday Irving School District No. 11 FR Irving Township, Barry County Irving Ganaral Store and Post Office. By Joyce Wsksbrecht The Irving School District No. 11 was organized on Feb. 5.1870. School had been held in Irving for three months in 186647. 1867-1868 and 1863-89. The first eight month term was held in 1869­ 1870. By 1S7S the school district bad 33 eli­ gible children, with 23 in school. Daniel Pratt was director during those early yean. The school building was on the corner of Church and Race streets in the Village of Irving. Irving Township. Section 31. The white frame school served the Village of Irving, which was on the route of the Michigan Central Railroad, which came through the village in 1868. The Thomapple River supplied power for the grist mill, which could turn out 150 barrels of flour daily as well as for a sawmill. The school waa in operation until 1933­ 1934, when it was consolidated with Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville. Teachers who taught at Irving Township School District No. 11 included E Maude Teeple. William Tungme. Bertha Benedict. Corneils Hill. Perry Stanford, Mabie Mugridge. Grace 1. Higdon. Verne R. Johnson, Clarence Shaw, Mabel Smith, Fred H. GtUctt. Lillian Sawerby, Omar Christian. Margaret Wilcox. Marian Thomas, Ruth Stutz, and Georgia Samson. In 1920 the teacher's salary was $70 per month. Irving was surveyed and platted in 1859 by Asabel Hubbard. He opened the first store and post office in his home in Irving. He was the postmaster as well as storekeeper. FL Blake built a general store in the Village of Irving in 1869. The Township of irving and the Village of Irving were named after Washington Irving by early settler A.E Bull. In 1900 Clare and Anna Wataon operated the general store. In 1918. Joo and Jenny Tanharitle were the storekeepers. In 1922. Tom and Florence Gillette operated the store. Charles Burger was the last general store­ keeper in Irving in 1928. The coming of rural mail delivery, which took many post offices out of the small vil­ lages and the advent of the automobile con­ tributed to the dosing of the general store. Irving became a quiet hamlet At various times during the history of Irving, in addition to the general store and post office there were blacksmiths, a sawmill, a grist mill, carpenters, a railroad depot (The railroad arrived in 1868). a boot and shoe shop, a druggist, a stage coach stop and inn. coopers, churches, a school, an apple dryer and a cheese factory. Five doctors serve the Village of Irving and its surrounding area over the years. Note: A reader from Middleville state* that the cement bridge in Middleville (August issue) was built in 1932. Source: Irving Township Rural School. Norma Vrlderman, Barry County Historical Society. "Board games" are the theme for the 2004 Hastings High School Homecoming, and on Friday night the Saxons will play their home­ coming football game against Byron Center, beginning at 7 p.m. Before the game there will be tailgating in the back parking lot of the high school from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15. The floats and the forma­ tion of the band will be on display for the community to sec during the tailgate. Felpausch will be selling hot dogs, cider and chips during the tailgate, with plans to donate proceeds to help athletes offset costs of “pay to participate." The parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. from the back parking lot of the high school and then travel on the route east on South Street to north on Church Street to west on Clinton Street to the end of the route, which is locat­ ed at the comer of Clinton Street and Young Street. Serving as grand marshals for this year’s homecoming are former Superintendent Carl and Loretta Schoessel, who are being honored for many years of service in the community. Carl Schoessel was bom in Moline. Hl , in 1944. Shortly after graduating from Augustana College in 1965 with his second­ ary teaching degree, he married Loretta, whom be met at the Lutheran Church of Rock Island, Ill. The Schoessels then departed for Gross Pointe. Mich., where Carl began his first teaching job with Gross Pointe South. While at Gross Pointe South be taught science and coached swimming. After a number of years teaching, Schoessel accepted a job in the district admin­ istration office of Gross Pointe South and eventually became assistant superintendent. In 1983, Schoessel accepted the superin­ tendent's position with the Hastings Area School System. Under his leadership the schools advanced programs, like in 1985 when they started the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, which has used com­ Carl and Loretta Schoessel wffi serve as Grand Marshals tor 2004 Hastings High School Homecoming Parade on Friday. its outstanding volunteer programs. Through his organizational skills. Schoessel helped steer the construction at the munity donations to fund countless school programs. Also, in 1995, the district success­ fully obtained approval from the community for a bond that resulted in the renovation of district elementary schools and the construc­ tion of Star Elementary School. Schoessel also was instrumental in build­ ing a bridge between the schools and the com­ munity through the growth of the PTO and growth of business partnership with the school system. His tenure as superintendent was marked with numerous awards for the district. Specifically, Central, Star and Plesantview elemcittiry sdAbolfc received golden tjjpfe includes: ■ Betsy Acker — Activities include being a two-year member of the Business Professionals of America, co-cbanpenon of the Interact Club. National Honors Society member, two year Pride Chib member, stu­ dent council member for three yean, freshmet class president. Youth Advisory Council President, three year member of Youth in Government, partimpant in Big Brotben/Big Sisters, two year member of Barry County Leadership, three year member of Jazz Band, three year pankipaat ia haakrrhaH, oae year participant is creoi country, three year partic­ ipant in soccer, and captain of the Kentwood Soccer Club. Acker has plans to attend Central M khigan University and major in broadcast journalism * Katie Lawrence — Activities include being a four-year member of student council. community center through various obstacles to completion. Aa a result, the community of Barry County now has access to a center that houses an eight-lane swimming pool, day care facility, athletic training room, meeting rooms, fitness center and a teen center. Though Carl retired in 2003. be remains active in the community by coaching the Hastings-Thomapple Kellogg vanity swim team and sitting on local councils and civic organizations. The Schoessels have two sons and one daughter. Tim Schoessel and his wife Tina live in Hastings with their daughters Tara and Tbri. Scott Schoessel and his wife Katie live in Evanston, Ill., with their son Jon. Suzan Bamaart and her husband Michael live in Hastings with their sons Jack and Gabriel. Representing this year's homecoming court awards: Southeastern Elementary was chosen as one of the most improved schools in the state: the Hartings Area Schools were select­ ed as one of the 20 schools in the country to receive the Silent Partner program award for sm homecoming, pact 22 "At Pennock, Progressive Care is More Than a Promise." Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Holly McKeown. "Pennock's Family Birthing Center is very progressive with the latest in technology and comfort. My private room felt more like home than a hospital. They had everything... great doctors, an expert staff and surgical suites dose by to handle my C-section with ease. And Pennock's Infant Security is second to none. Why would you go anywhere else, when Pennock is right here in Barry County and so dose to home?” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Ifs Our Pledge. McKeown Family, Middleville Pennock Partner; Christopher Noah, M.D. Family Practitioner Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES , profession11, progress, Ormers in person*'” 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNCX2KHEALTH.COM 00535033 i i �Pag* 10 - Thursday. Ocottwr 7.2004 - The HasSngs Banner Community Foundation celebrates with music and focuses on youth by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry Community Foundation 400 Club donor gathering Saturday, Oct. 2, included a focus on youth. First, the entertainment was provided by young musicians from the Community Music School. Then Youth Advisory Council President Betsy Acker presented a power point presentation on a Youth Assets survey taken last year by students across the county. Director Bonnie Ballinger reviewed the foundation's accomplishments during 2004. Highlights have included the partnerships with other groups in the community including the Senior Strategies Event and the Barry County Homeless Prevention summit She also highlightd the first calendar of Barry County in 2004 and the new calendar for 2005. In 2006, the theme of the calendar along. Hannah Flagel played flute duets with her teacher, Cindy Kaczmarczyk, in a miniature Katie McKinney sang “My True Love.” accompanied by Music School Director Nancy Brown. Abby Smith played a piano solo of “Go Tell Aunt Rhody” Abby is a very young pianist studying with Jane Parker. Cooper Woodward played a rousing ver­ sion of “I Saw the Light" on the electric gui­ tar. The oldest performer featured was Hastings High School Student Adam Sheldon who performed “L’Orange” and closed the entertainment with what could be the theme song for the organization. “What a Wonderful World." The guests also heard a very serious account of the state of young people in the county. Acker reviewed the results of the sur­ vey showing that many students across the county are at risk. This survey which exam­ ined 40 assets for youth, including a strong family life, adult mentors, school perform­ ance and self-estAm. The average assets for Barry County are 19.2 which is above the national average of 18. Ballinger, along with Acker, stressed that this baseline survey win help the foundation assess the difference which the grants made by the organization makes in the community. Ballinger said she hopes to share the results of the survey with other groups in the communi­ ty including the schools. Acker said, “I didn’t think too much about the survey when I took it last year, but I have learned a lot as I analyzed the data this sum­ mer." Acker began a stint as an intern to the foundation this past summer and is continuing to work in that capacity during the school by Francois Couperin and a gavotte. year. will be “Bams of Barry County." The nine-year-old organization has assets of $6.2 million and awarded $344,870 in scholarships and grants from July 1. 2003, through June, 30,2004. On one hand the accomplishments of the young musicians provided a positive result of investments by the foundation. The founda­ tion was instrumental in establishing the Hastings location of the school. Musicians included Trevor Ryan on the violin. Amanda Herrington in a duet with he» teacher, Steve Youngs, in a performance of “This Land is Your Land," which had the audience of 150 tapping their toes and singing Her fellow YAC members Allison Bryans. Katie Lawrence. Elena Gormley. Laci Forbes. Trista Caldwell, Kylee Pawloski. Justin Prucha, Jordan Prucha. Tyler Hook. Christy Pohja and Allison Cooney had a unique per­ spective on the event. They served as wait staff under the tutelage of caterer Dana Rittenberg. This is part of the community service the group does for the community. They are already working on a “roof-sit” for later this foil. . Outgoing President Maggie Coleman received thanks, applause and a gift as she handed over the organization to Fred Jacobs who will preside over the board of directors from 2004-2006. Jacobs closed the meeting by thanking those in the audience who through their con­ tributions have done so much for the commu­ nity. He quoted the late Robert F. (Bobby) Kennedy. “Some men see things as they are and ask why? 1 dream of things that never were and ask. Why not9' “You visionaries are people who under­ stand how your copperative efforts can make a difference in your community.” he cold the audience of donors. Paraphrasing Kennedy he said, “Some communities see things as they The incoming Bany Community Foundation board is excited about continuing the organization which will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. are and ask. Why? We look ar things that aren’t and say. We can change that!“ The mission of the Barry Community Foundation is “For Good, for Barry County. For Ever." Jacobs inspired those in the audi­ ence to continue their efforts. Anyone who would like more informaiton about the Barry Community Foundation can call Ballinger at 945­ 0526. Betsy Acker created a power p-int presentation on an Assets survey of Abby Smith played "Go Tell Aunt Rhody.' Bany County youth. Katie Lawrence helped serve during the dinner. Musicians performing during the evening included Trevor Ryan, Amanda Herringion. Katie McKinney. Abby Smith, Cooper Woodward and Adam Sheldon. Fred Jacobs inspired the guests at the BCF 400 dinner to work to a positive future. SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE ft LONGSTREET, LLP Cindy Kaczmarczk played flute duets with her Community Music School student, Hanna Flagel. attokmy* *t law Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the lawfirm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet, LLP. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civil!criminal law. Historically, attorneys have been asked to pro­ vide estate planning advice regarding two ereas: probate and estate tax avoidance. With many of our clients spending a large portion oftheir estate on nursing home care, a thin! area of estate plan­ ning has emerged at Siegel. Hudson, Gee A Longstreet: Long Term Care Planning. With clients fisc,ng the extraordinary emotional and financial demands associated with long-term care, we seek to provide reliable advice regarding this complex area of the law. frequently Asked Question: My attorney told me I should have a mist to avoid probate. Will the trust help shelter my assets so I can qualify for Medicaid if my spouse or I should go into a nurs­ ing home? The answer to this question is generally “NO". Although trusts arc a very useful estate planning tool for clients to avoid the cost and effort of pro­ bate. most trusts accomplish nothing in the way of sheltering assets from the costs of nursing homes. First, the state is required to look back 60 months at any transfen of assets you made to a trust It is possible those transfers to a mist would make you ineligible to receive Medicaid for a period of time. Second, if you transferred any assets into a “revocable living trust" in your name or in the name of your spouse. ALL assets in those trusts will be counted in determining Medicaid eligibility. The reasoning behind this is that a rev­ ocable trust can be amended or cancelled at any time by the owner - resulting in the assets being “available" for nursing home purposes. One exceptional trust may be appropriate for clients to protect assets if one spouse enters a nursing home. A “sole benefit of community spouse" trust can effectively shelter assets if set up in strict compliance with Medicaid regulations. To comply, a trust must (a) be irrevocable (not able to be amended), (b) be solely for the benefit of the community spouse and (c) be distributed based on the life expectancy of the community spouse. The transfers of assets in the trust may come from either spouse and are not considered gift transfen under the 60 month look back stan­ dard. THIS ARTICLE & OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT. WWW.SIEGELHLDSQN.CQM Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. YAC members were the volunteer wait staff at the dinner. Allison Bryans, Katie Lawrence. Elena Gormley. Laci Forbes. Trista Caldwell. Kylee Pawloski. Justin Prucha. Jordan Prucha. Tyler Hook. Christy Pohja and Allison Cooney etyoyed serving and meeting the guests. Amanda Herrington sings and plays This Land is Your Land” in a duet with her gui­ tar teacher Steve Youngs. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 7, 2004 - P«o» 1t ___ Environmental group ranks Pine Lake 7th for mercury by Marde Westover Staff Writer Pine Lake in Barry County recently was ranked seventh out of 218 lakes in a report by Michigan Environmental Council and State Environmental Leadership Program. The report, which “Identifies Michigan's Top 10 Lakes For Highest Mercury in Fish." said researched analyzed "state-collected fish tissue data samples in order io identify Michigan lakes with mercury present at high­ er than safe levels for anglers and others who consume fish caught in the sb«e’s lakes and streams." The large game fish in the Pine Lake sam­ ple showed a mercury level of .814 parts per million (ppm). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that the safe level of mercury in fish tissue is .23 ppm. Other lakes in Barry County also made the list, with Jordan Lake ranked 69th and had a mercury level in fish tissue of .417 ppm; Fish Lake was ranked 78th and had a mercury level in fish tissue of .391 ppm; Bristol Lake was ranked 95th and had a mercury level in fish tissue of .368 ppm; and Thomapple Lake was ranked 148th and had a mercury level in fish tissue of .278 ppm. Of the 218 lake in the data sample for the report. 173 tested above the EPA’s safe level. Vicki Levengood. a representative for the MEC. said in their report they wanted to make sure they controlled for just large game fish when ranking. The data compared samples that deal with largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. Each lake in the report had al least three fish samples to compare. The MEC and SELP, in their independent report, selected 218 lakes for sample informa­ tion and compiled reports previously gathered by the Michigan Department of Quality (MDEQ). Bob Day. with the Water Bureau of the MDEQ. noted. "Any effort to compare mer­ TK High School student dies from gunshot wound AThonrapple Kellogg High School student died Thursday. Sept. 30. from a single gun­ shot wound to the head while al a friend's home. Travis Scon Woodwyk. 16. died while at the home of his friend while playing with a loaded gun. While there have been many ver­ sions of what happened floating around the community, neither the Barry County Sheriff Department or Prosecutor's Office have released specific derails on the incident. It has been told to some of the students that the other young man who was involved in the incident is in protective custody under a sui­ cide watch. It was told to many of his friends that he was twirling the weapon around on his finger like a gunslinger and accidentally shot him­ self. Il was also reported to his friends that drey thought the safety was on and the hand­ gun discharged when it was dropped on a table. It is not known why the boys were play­ ing with the loaded handgun, or if any parents were in the home. When asked for comments on Friday. Oct 1, the Bany County Sheriff’s Department would only comment that the investigation is ongoing and suggested contacting the Barry County Prosecutor's office. “We are treating this as a homicide, but the investigation is ongoing." said Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill in an interview. "We do expect to issue charges. It may be reckless Travis Scott Woodwyk discharge (of a firearm) resulting in death. It could be murder." Friends of the two boys were contacted Thursday night through a network of cell phones and told about the horrific news. Many did not go to school Friday due to need­ ing time to grieve or overcome the shock. Counselors and the crisis unit were on hand at Thomapple Kellogg High School to help stu­ dents cope with the unexpected death. Woodwyk was a sophomore at the high school. While nationally accidental shootings for minors is down, this incident brings to the forefront the issue of handgun safety and parental oversight Parents are advised to keep handguns unloaded, locked in a safe, or locked with a gunlock at all times. Free gun­ locks arc always available at Barry County Sheriff and Hastings City Police Departments. Woodwyk *s family received friends and relatives at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville on Monday. Oct. 4. The funeral service was held Tuesday Oct. 5 at Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 South M-43 between Hastings and Delton. He has been interred in ML Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Travis is survived by his father, Duane WoodWyk of Middleville, and mother. Sue Woodwyk of Grand Rapids, sister Melissa Sue Looman and her husband Don Looman of Walker, and three brothers Robert. Andrew, and Mark Shananaquet of Grand Rapids, grandparents Don and Violet Woodwyk of Hudsonville and Gertrude Vroma of Walker, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. cury concentrations in fish between two dif­ ferent lakes must account for differences in species and sizes of fish. For example, one could collected 10. five-inch bluegill (small fish and fish low on the food chain tend to have low concentrations of mercury) from one lake then compare average mercury' con­ centrations in these fish to average concentra­ tions in ten. 30-inch northern pike from a sec­ ond lake and conclude that the second lake was “worse." However, this would not be a fair comparison." Day also noted. "The DEQ collects fillet samples from about 40 water bodies per year (includes sites in the Great Lakes and con­ necting channels, rivers and lakes). We select sites based on the following criteria: public access; ability to collect samples; requests from the public, universities, or other agen­ cies; popularity with anglers; and. known or suspected sources of contaminants. “The primary objective of the fish fillet monitoring is to evaluate the need for sport fish consumption advisories (i.e. can you eat the fish)." Nearly 250 inland lakes and reservoirs in Michigan have had fish samples collected by the MDEQ. “Mercury concentrations in Pine Lake northern pike are similar to concentrations in northern pike from other inland lakes while concentrations in black crappie were slightly lower." Day stated. “Mercury concentrations in the Pine Lake northern pike were above the 0.5 part per million (ppm) trigger level used by the Department of Community Health (DCH) to issue “restrict consumption" sport fish consumption advisories." “Most inland lakes and reservoirs have predator fish with elevated mercury concen­ trations and the DEQ will never sample all 10.000 lakes in Michigan." Day said. The recent list highlights the fact there has state-wide mercury advisory for “certain predator fish" since the 1980s for inland lakes and reservoirs in Michigan. High mercury levels that appear in lakes across the state are primarily attributed to large “atmospheric loads" from fossil fuel combustion, which is an issue for the state, nation and all in the global community. “The primary source of mercury to . ine Lake is likely atmospheric deposition ana the primary source of mercury to the atmosphere Summerfest parade winners announced is the combustion of fossil fuels." Day noted. “Mercury in the atmosphere can trage large distances in a relatively short time so the sources of atmospheric mercury need not to be close to Pine Lake." The MEC and SELP report draws attention to the largest source of mercury in the envi­ ronment coming form coal-fire power plants. Levengood said. To get mercury out of the fish, the public needs to work to get it out of the smoke stacks, she said. Day said many other factors influence mer­ cury in fish from inland lakes and reservoirs, including: • Large lakes tend to have fish with lower mercury concentrations than small lakes. • Lakes with low pH tend to have fish with higher mercury concentrations. • More productive lakes tend to have fish with lower mercury concentrations than less productive lakes. • Shallow lakes tend to have fish with high­ er mercury concentrations than deep lakes. • Lakes with large amounts of wetland in the watershed tend to have fish with higher concentrations of mercury. • Impoundments tend to have fish with higher mercury concentrations than natural lakes. Hie legacy of Michigan fishing is some­ thing the MEC would like to see continue. Levengood said. Main points of focus from the report is that the public needs to be aware of the problem and reach out to their legislators, and pay attention to the fish consumption advisories, Levengood said. The 2004 Michigan Family Fish Consumption Guide from the Michigan Department of Community Health has infor­ mation on mercury and recommendations for consuming Michigan fish. In the guide it states, “Some of Michigan's lakes and streams contain levels of toxic chemicals that may be harmful if those fish are eaten too often." “No one should eat more than one meal a week of these kinds and sizes of fish from any of Michigan's inland lakes," it states. The fish to be aware of are rock bass, perch or crappie that are over nine inches in length, any size largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike or muski. Children under 15 and women of child bearing age are advised to not cal more than one meal per month of these fish. To reduce risk, the guide suggests choosing The Hastings Public Library won the band/marching division. Here are some of the volunteers accepting the award check. In the animals division, Bridles and Bits 4+1 group won first place. Here are some of the members receiving thier award. TK graduate stars in Aquinas comedy Copies conveniently Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Cal.. 945-9554 9k ............... < uUicliae^ C. (SUauAe/t Thomapple Manor won the float division. Here are some of the volunteers and staff receiving the award check from Dr. Eldon Newmeyer. unuM Abr to tko»b off oj ijou u4o «»( txurfc. (Cowm. food. <ioMtto«r trad ptmjoK. tkrufc to (jlMboti 9ummC -Home. St. “Pose nnd tk tadtos of tk Utoose. Speclot $£ow. =Viete. Utwsn tmd L Keith Flueke TUJAX PIZZA Keith Flueke. a 2004 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, is starring as “The Nerd.” complete with hom-rimmed glasses and a pocket protector in the Aqdinas College production of the play of the same name. Fletke will be performing Thursday. Oct. 7. through Saturday. Oct. 9. at 8 p.m. Performances are also scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 9 and 10. at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for stu­ Al Conklin's Dream Machine won first place in the mobile division. Here he is with his award check which he promptly signed over the the Hastings Public Library Volunteers. dents. “The Nerd” will be performed on stage at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center. . Downtown Dalton • 623-6201 NOW OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY r-rfA AU the pinna you can eat Wed. 6 to 9 TUJAX TAVERN 269-623^316 • Dowwtowa Deltoa 0J51. �P,9a 12 - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - th, HMng. Banner Wins by Lions and Trojans will put them in play-offs Delton Kellogg's Tyler Blacken (24) sends a punt over the outstretched arms of a pair of Galesburg Rams Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Thomapple Kellogg's Ban Ybema finds some open space to run in during Friday nlgtit'a football game al Wyoming Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Brrater Sports Editor It's time to sun thinking about the P-word. Play-offs. Michigan High School football districts won't begin until the final weekend of October, but the first teams won their sixth game of the season last week. A pair of local teams will be looking to clinch a spot in the post-season this week, while another just hopes to keep iu chances alive to earn a sixth victory. Two seasons ago. the Lakewood Vikings went on an outstanding late season run to earn a spot in the MHSAA play-offs. They want to do it again. The Vikings are 3-3 after falling to the top team in the slate in Division 4. DeWitt, on Friday night. The Vikings face Williamston on the road ibis week, host Jackson Northwest Oct 15, then visit Ionia for the season finale the fol­ lowing week. “Il's going to go right down to the wire I guess," said Viking coach Bob Veitch. Middle rille coach Tun Penfield and Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt shouldn't be worried about anything going down to the wire. Middleville and Maple Valley can secure their play-off spots with wins this week. The Trojans take on neighborhood rival Caledonia. Maple Valley hosts the 2-4 Dansville Aggies, kxMang to earn its way into the play­ offs for the sixth season in a row. The Trojans appear to be hitting thdir stride just in lime. TK is now 5-1. The Scots are 3­ 3 after topping Holland Christian on Friday night. 28-3. "That's probably the best three loss team in Maple Valley fullback Lance Harvey (34) takas a hand-off from Lion quarterback Ben Boss, and looks tor a hole In Friday night's victory over WebbervKe. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and one big pass play. The Sailors piled up 375 yards rushing, and only attempted one pass. It went 20 yards from the hud of quarterback Chris VanRyn to John VandenBerg who brought it into the end zone before half-time. Hastings moved the ball well enough to score fourth quarter touchdowns on a 12-yard run by Brandon Sutfin, and a 16-yard pass from Ty let Jiles to Josh Maurer. Maurer led the Saxons with three catches for 45 yards. Jiles bad some success throwing it He completed ten of his 19 passes for 107 yards. Hastings gained 108 on the ground, with Matt Donnini carrying eight times for 64 fourth lo stifle the Panthers. Madill and Paul Diaz each had receptions for defense a lot of chance an rest Josh Griffith scored second half TD'a for Galesburg on Griffith for the Rams' ocher score. and also blocked a Rant punt Kellogg football team should lean one leant from the Trojans’SO-15 win wet the VUags. Don't dare theHojans to do anything. Rulings like these are why officials take long weekends ground, and they can move it in the air. “Park dared us to throw the bniL" said TK well tonight' It seems like there has been an excess crazy rulings affecting sporting events lately. I still don't know who won the O-K Gold this season. Byron Center. Wayland, or South Christian, or all three. Apparently a Byron Center golfer was lining up a putt Monday, Sept 27, in the Bulldogs match with South Christian. Both teams were unbeaten, and it was the final O­ K Gold Conference dual of the regular season. The golfer accidentally hit his ball. Instead of having that count as one stroke, he picked up his ball and put it back where it was. That should have been a one-stroke penalty too. The kids in his group talked it over and decided there wouldn't be a penalty. At the end of the match the kids tallied up their score cards, without the penalty, signed them, turned them in. and Byron Center won by one stroke. I hear they asked the club pro at the Pines where they were playing after they turned in their cards, and he gave them the wrong answer to the problem. Well, the teams headed to the Meadows at Grand Valley Stale University on Friday and played the O-K Gold tournament Wayland came out first South Christian second, and Byron Center third, which would have meant the three teams would lie for the league title. The league asked the pro at the Meadows for a ruling, and that didn't solve anything. Instead there was a closed-door meeting of the league coaches. They didn't solve any­ thing cither. The Holland Christian athletic director came out talking about how there's a gray area in the rules. Any other sport in the whole world, would have given the title to the three teams. South Christian takes the title out-right if the final decision gives them the dual match victory over Byron Center. 1 guess that there is some United Stales Golf Association rule somewhere that results can be changed after the fact if a player knew they did something wrong. Well, the coaches decided to make die athletic directors from lhe league schools decide who had won the league dual. Before the problem even got lo lhe AD's. it was decided that it would go to the MHSAA would handle the ruling, or some other outside party, if the AD's couldn't come to a conclusion. I guess the person who could have given the league a quick answer at the MHSAA office was taking a long weekend, or something like that Thai's a long story for what my final answer is. Let all three teams share the title. Caledonia's football team can't go back and tell the referee, this holding call you called wasn't really a hold. We want our touchdown back. That doesn't happen. TK's basketball team can't show an official tape of a game against Grand Rapids Central and say thia foul wasn't really a foul, so we want the final results reversed. Nobody else does it like this. Hastings" Amy Ingle couldn’t say. “Wyoming Park's Sandy Tran fool-faulted on a serve in the second set. I want to be O-K Gold champion." Once its done, its done. I don't talk much about NASCAR, or know much about NASCAR for that matter, but 1 felt like I had to say something about the recent fining and point-taking from Dale Earnhardt Junior. He swore in a live TV interview after Sunday’s race, and has been fined $10,000 I guess I can understand that, but they also took 25 points of his total in the Nextel Cup Standings, bumping him from first to second. I was a little outraged by that. I guess it has happened to a handful of drivers this season. I can't think of another sport in the whole world where you can lose points you’ve already earned. Is there one? The Lakers didn't lose any games because Kobe was on trial. The Minnesota Vikings haven't lost any of their wins because their tunning back. Onterrio Smith is serving a drug suspension. Players get suspended. They gel fined. They can gel kicked out of a league. That's like major league baseball saying to Pete Rose. “You can come back to baseball, but we're taking 225 hits off your total." I was shocked that kind of thing could happen. But I got over it real quick, and remembered why 1 don't usually pay attention to NASCAR when 1 ready this quote from an Association Press story by Earnhardt Jr.. "If anybody was offended by the four-letter word I said... I can't imagine why they would have tuned into the race in the first place." throw a touch down pass Friday night. TK flanker David Hnkbeiner, who’s better Thomapple Kellogg defensive lineman Danny Thompson tries to chase down with 8:51 left in the first quarter He took a Wyoming Park quarterback Micah Chappell in the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the state," said Middleville coach Tim Penfield of the Fighting Scots who have lost to Byron Center, South Christians, and at an emotional Saturday night contest in Wayland. Delton and Hastings are still looking for win number one. Delton couldn't get a win in last Friday's homecoming contest against GalesburgAugusta. It's the Saxons* turn to play with the extra emotion of a homecoming crowd. Hastings will host Byron Center, one of four teams with an overall record of 3-3 in the O- KGold. Parchment has scored more than twice as many points as Delton this season, and given up more than 100 fewer points to its oppo­ nents. but both teams are 0-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and 0-6 over­ all. Kick-off in Parchment is set for 7 p.m. Cun-enl Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 'It's fourth-arid-20." shouted a Wyoming yards. Delton Kellogg got to experience playing with a lead thanks to the duo of Corrie Lana and Tyler Blacken Friday night. A 65-yard touchdown pass from Latta to Blacken wasn't enough offense for the Panthers to stay ahead of Galesburg-Augusta for long in a 33-7 loss. Blacken hit Latu on the Panther's first drive of the game for a TD. The Rams came back to tie the game late in the first quarter on a 16-yard run by Justin Mitchell. The two teams were even for the rest of the first half, but things were very dif­ ferent in the second. the ball 20 yards down field on founh-and20T for the Wyoming Park defense, and the Viking offense didn't have much luck either Just two plays later. TK linebacker Milch Fisher fell on his first of two ftuubie recover­ ies. It waa the first of five times the Vikings would drop the ban and the Trojans would be Loveless in the first quarter, and Finkbemer , 0-6 0-6 3-3 5-1 5-1 Here's a round-up of last Friday's local gridiron action. South Christian 41, Hastings 21 With a big fourth quarter, the Saxons more than doubled their season scoring total, but it still wasn’t enough to get by the undefeated O-K Gold Conference leaden from South Christian. South Christian took a 41-21 victory, but the Saxons got to get a taste of what its like to put points on the board. The Saxons had scored three touchdowns all season, and scored three Friday night. Brandon Johnson only got to kick two of the extra-points how­ ever. After South Christian scored its second touchdown of the ball game in the first quar­ ter, Johnson relumed the Sailor kick-off 93 yards'for a touchdown. Branden Curtis got to kick the extra-point as Johnson caught his breath. The Sailors would score two more touch­ downs in the second quarter, and two more in the third thanks to its power rushing attack Maple Valley running back Denver Hine steps over the block of offensive linemen Max Wilson on his way to the corner in Friday night's victory over the Webberville Spartans. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 7. 2004 — Page 13 Local golfers miss out on league’s excitement by BrctFferemer DK undefeated in KVA Wayland won the league tournament with a Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia's varsi­ ty boys’ golf teams have gotten used to hav­ ing a lol to play for at the O-K Gold season ending tournament. This year's tournament at the Meadows on Fiiday was a little different. 'This isn't as exciting as last yeai is it?" Trojan coach Tom Retie said to Fighting Scot coach Gus Wagner after the final scores had been tallied. The Scots finished fourth and the Trojans sixth, both Friday and in the overall confer­ ence standings. Hastings was seventh on Friday and ends the Gold season in seventh place overall. That doesn't mean there wasn’t a lot of excitement Friday. Wayland was excited to win the league tournament championship, with two of its* players going head-to-head in a play-off hole to determine the league’s medalist. It was the dimax of the day that lacked excitement, as an overall league champion was never deter­ mined. team score of 317, followed by South Christian 326, Byron Center 334, Caledonia 350. Holland Christian 352, Thomapple Kellogg 355, Hastings 373. and Wyoming Park 413. Byron Center led the league standings heading into the tournament with a 7-0 regu­ lar season record, followed by 6-1 South Christian, and 5-2 Wayland. If points from those statistics stand up. the three teams will finish in a three-way tie for first place in »he league. In last Monday's O-K Gold dual between South Christian and Byron Center, the Bulldogs came away with a one-stroke victo­ ry. A Byron Center player accidentally hit his ball while wanning up for a putt, then picked it up and replaced it It should have been a one-stroke penalty. The penalty wasn't assessed, and the final score cards were signed and turned in. The results would have flip-flopped and South Christian would earn the 2004 Gold boys’ golf title, with Wayland finishing sec- Thomapple Kellogg's Kyle Funk watches his ball as it sails out of the tall grass Friday afternoon at the Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ond, and Byron Center third. A discussion following the tournament did­ n't solve much. Holland Christian athletic director Mike Phelps announced that the deci­ sion, which was offered to lhe pro at the Meadows and debated on by the coaches, will be put in the hands of the league’s athletic directors. If that doesn’t work, it will go to the MHSAA or another outside party. The Trojans and Saxons didn't have to pay too much attention to all that hullabaloo. Neither TK or Hastings had a medalist What excitement the Saxons had coming into the day was burned up early on looking for their golf balls in the Meadows’ meadows. “I had it through the first five holes and the I lost it, so I figured, why not lose them all?" said the Saxons Peurach of the ball he started the day with. 7\vo other Saxon golfers rrere unable to find their balls after the first shot of the day. The Saxons are used to playing a lough course, but not qate the caliber of the Meadows. . Hastings CaBttHafilub is the the m toughest SSfiPBitbe OTWttmd Sa™ Wayland's Seb Dobry looks on as Hastings Stephen Peurach putts on his final hole at Friday's O-K Gold Conference championship meet at the Meadows in Allendale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ranks a half-stroke toother than that, but moat of the golfen agreed that it played much tougher than that on Friday. The Saxons were led by a 91 from Stephen Pcur.ch Andy Gnggs added a 92, Justin Krol a 94. and Akx McMillan a 96. TK was led by an 87 from Nicky Roush. Kyle Roush shot an 88. Reed Ebmeyer an 89. and Kyle Funk a 91. Wayland’s Cole VanDenberg wound up winning the individual medalist honors by topping teammate Seb Dobry in a one-hole play-off. The pair finished their first 18 holes with 78’s. Wayland. TK. Caledonia, and Hastings from the O-K Gold will all be competing once again on Friday al Stonehedge North for their Division 2 Regional. It is only two games into the conference season, but the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team is tied for first place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panthers are 2-0 in the league, and 6-4 overJi. Everyone was making big plays to get the team to 2-0 in the league, during a 66-62 overtime victory over Paw Paw last Thursday. The first half of the overtime period was a track meet, with both teams scoring on their first four possessions. Delton scored 15 points in the overtime, and Paw Paw 11. More points than the two teams had combined for in three of the first four quarters. With 50 seconds left in the overtime peri­ od, Katie Smoczynski knocked down a free throw to gibe Delton a one point lead, then Alex Culbert scored four points in the final minute to help the Panthers ice it. The game wouldn’t even have made it to over time if Alex Alaniz hadn't knocked down a free throw with one second left in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 51. Culbert finished the night with a team high 25 points and 14 rebounds. She hit ten of her 14 shots on the night. Katee Hogoboom added 13 for Delton and Jordan Haines 11. Danielle Boyce had nine of Delton’s 43 total rebounds. Delton will try to improve to 3-0 in the league tonight at Galesburg-Augusta. On Tuesday, the lady Panthers host Pennfield. Delton's Alex Alaniz drives to the bas­ ket as teammate Alex Cutoert looks on from behind during Thursday's victory over Paw Paw. (Photo by Linda Boyce) BCCS teams both finish second at Christian tourney Barry County Christian School’s (BCCS) varsity girls’ basketball team, and the varsity soccer teams both took second place in com­ petitions with other Christian schools over the weekend of Sept. 24 and 25. The girls’ basketball team played well Friday night moving them into the final com­ petition on Saturday against Fellowship Baptists Academy. The Eagles were knocked off in the finals 29-26 by Fellowship Baptist High scorers for the Eagles in the game were Jill Rozema and Lisa Shurmans. They both received Best Christian Attitude medals for their team. The Boys Soccer team, won Friday night against Grove Christian 2-0, but then fell on Saturday to LAHAA Christian 2-0. Both Teams played a strong defensive game. BCCS goalie Evan Wisner and mid­ fielder Roger Ondersma both received Best Chrisrian Attitude medals for their team. Both Teams went away with medals and second Place Trophies. On Thursday, Sept 23, the BCCS Eagles co-ed fifth-eighth grade soccer team played against Battle Creek Christian. Many of Battle Creeks’ players were all sick due lo the flue, leaving them with just enough people to occupy the field. Both teams wanted to play to the Eagles gave up two of their eigtahgraden to help Battle Creek. The two BCCS Eagles who offered to s« itch teams were Joshua Gauss and Samuel Neudcck. but that wasn’t enough for Battle Creek as the Eagles were 5-0 winners Both players played hard for Battle Creek. Gauss played hard on the field stealing the ball away from the Eagles numerous times. Neudeck acted n goalie for Battle Creek and blocked many goals that the Eagles sent his way. Ashley Webb contributed to this story. Saxon eighth grade girls fall to Bulldogs The eighth grade Saxon girts' basketball faced off against a tough Byron Center Bulldogs team at home Monday night The Hastings girts faltered on defense and had trouble breaking the press, thus leaving the Saxons on the losing end of a 47-11 score. The Saxon offense also had trouble getting up and running with a 0 point run in the third quarter. Scorers for the Hastings team were Sarah Byrum Jessica Lord, Kourtney Meredith, Katy Huke, and Sarah Kidder with two points each, and Leanne Dinges with one point The leading rebounder for Hastings was Ambrie Storey. Leaden in steals for the team were Sarah Kidder and Mar;? Hoffman. Hastings Glik’s Store Cubing SALE The Entire Store Everything Must Gol ■istlais GUI's Only locatlan Claslng... <T GLIKS 606 WEST State St. Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! I Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-5 1 �Page 14 - Thursday. October 7.2004 - The Hasbnga Banner Saxon soccer on top of its Unity passes Trojans in final event game heading into tourneys Hastings vanity boys’ soccer coach Brian Roderick has one message for the teams that will talk on his Saxons the rest of this season. “Anybody in our conference or in the dis­ trict. look out We are on our way." The Saxons finished the O-K Gold Conference regular season las* Thursday with a 3-1 win at Wayland, then won their cross­ over game against the O-K White’s Northview Wildcats 4-1 on Tuesday after­ noon. The two wins improved the Saxons to 8-4­ 1 on the season. Hastings will be the third seed for the upcoming O-K Gold boys* soccer tournament, which begins this afternoon. The Saxons host Caledonia at 4 pun. In the other games around the league, top­ seeded Wyoming Park takes on Byron Center, fourth seeded Middleville hosts South Christian, and second seed Holland Christian plays Wayland. The winner of the contest between the Saxons and Fighting Scots will face the win­ ner of the Holland Christian versus Wayland game next Tuesday, with the conference final to be played next Thursday. The Saxons finished the O-K Gold regular season with a 5-2 record, and haven’t lost since losing back-to-back games to Middleville and Wyoming Park in early September. “We played two bad games against Middleville and Wyoming Park early on," said Roderick. “We didn’t have (Andrew) Vincent, and our keeper (Scott Allerding) was injured. We’re whole now." “Everything is just clicking right now. The new man-to-man defense seems to be work­ ing for us and you can see a whole different glow about the boys. I guess, a whole differ­ ent team attitude I would call it" The Saxons fell to Northview in last year’s G-K cross-over contest. They wouldn’t let that happen again. Even with the bad luck of having five shots deflect off lhe post or crossbar, the Saxons poured in four goals. Vincent scored two goals. Alex Kimble and Brian McKeough each had one. McKeough. Vincent. Dan Dimond, and Allerding all had assists. “We're finishing on our direct and indirect kicks, our free kicks and corners." said Roderick. "Thai’s something we’ve been working on all season. We scored on one free kick and one comer." Last Thursday's contest at Wayland got a bit out of hand, but the Saxons kept their cool enough to earn a 3-1 ’..in. The Saxons were happy to have a couple new names in the go«< scoring column in the past week. Dimond scored the first goal of the game against Wayland, with an assist going to Jacob Elliott. Wayland came back to tie the game with a penalty kick before the end of lhe first half, but the Saxon defense shut down the Wildcats the rest of the evening. Elliott and Max Myers scored second half goals to vault the Saxons to victory. Vincent assisted on Elliott’s goal District action begins for the Saxons Monday. Oct 18. at Eaton Rapids. After the first round, the remainder of the games will be played at Hastings High School. The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings girls' swim team had its closest meet of the season so fa,' on Thursday night, but the Trojans came up two points short against Unity Christian The Crusaders lopped the Trojans in Hastings 94-92. The TK-Hastings girls actually outscored the Crusaders in seven of the 12 events, but it wasn’t enough to make up for big differences in the 200-meter freestyle and the 400-meter freestvic re lav. The Trojans fell behind 29-17 after three events, then inched their way back into die meet. Chelsey Stnimberger earned the Trojans' fust first-place finish of the evening in lhe 50-meter freestyle. She finished with a time of 27.89 seconds. Mindy Warner third in 28.5 seconds. Kelly Frame then won the diving event with a score of 1373, Jamie VanDongen finished fourth in the event and Jeana Bishop fifth. In the 200-meter butterfly, the Crusaders took the victory, but the Trojans outscored them thanks to a second place finish by Jasmine Brown, a fourth by Rachel Steens, The Trojans’ Sunday Matousek prepares to hit the water as teammate Mindy Warner hits the wall at the end of the first leg of the 200-meter freestyle relay Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See SWIMMING, pafe IS FOOTBALL, continued from page 12 for a 55-vard mocbdowyi TK’s kick-off was flubbed by the Vikings and Vince Battiata fell on it to get the ball back for TK. With the back-ups in. TK moved the bail from the Wyoming Park 48 down to the 28. where quarterback Blain connected with Jodie Scott for a TD. Humphrey kicked his fifth extra-point of the night and the scoring was done. Ybema led the TK offense with 145 yards on 19 carries, and also led the defense with eight tackles. Fisher had two fumble recover­ ies and seven tackles. Loveless looks to be getting healthier every week. He rushed 17 times for 87 yards. Humphrey was four of seven through the air for 151 yards. Delton Kellogg's Andy Spencer (11) breaks around the outside hi Friday nights contest against Galesburg- Augusta. (Photo by Linda Boyce) was oo the receiving end of a two-point coo­ venion pass from Jason Blain. Wyoming Park made it 13-7 early on in the second quarter, but the Trojans would explode to take s 29-7 half-time lead. Ybema scored on a ooe-yatd TD plunge with 8:24 left in the half, then Loveless scored his second TD on a one-yard dive with 49 seconds left. The Trojans drove to the Park nine-yard line oo the opening drive of the second half, but stalled there and Park was headed the oilier way uadi Joe Wenger pounced on a Viking fumble. TK would score on ha ensuing drive thanks to a 61-yard TD pan from Humphrey to Fmkbeiner. It was 36-7 and things were just starting to get out of hand. The Vikings would make it 36-15 on a oneyard run by quarterback Micah Chappell. The Vikings' one-side kick attempt backfired. Wenger pounced oo it at the Trojan 45. and the very next play Ybema took a hand-off up the middle. When he ran out of daylight, he reversed field and headed down the right side Maple Valley 26, Webberville 0 Even a homecoming king and queen could­ n't outshine the Maple Valley defense Friday night. The Lions improved to 5-1, one win short of an automatic berth in the 2004 MHSAA football play-offs, by knocking off Webberville 26-0. Maple Valley has given up the fewest points of any team in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association this fall. This was their third shut-out of the year. Webberville managed just 150 yards of total offense, with 116 coming on the ground and 34 through the air. Lion fullback Lance Harvey rushed for almost that many yards himself. He led the Lions with 103 yards on the ground on 15 car­ ries. The Lions had all the points they would need in the first quarter. Denver Hine got the Lions on the scoreboard with a 39-yard touch­ down run, less than three minutes into the game. With just under three minutes left in the first Iialf, Harvey scored on a 31-yard run and the Lions 12-0 at the end of the first quarter. The only struggles the Lions were having were on the two-point conversion attempts. but they cured that in the second quarter. Harvey plunged into the end zone from eight yards out BUSINESS OPPORTUN with 10:32 left in the first half, then ran in the two-point try as well. Valley scored its final TD on a four-yard quarterback keeper by Ben Boss with 36 sec­ onds left in the third quarter. Paul Morgan led the Lion defense with ten tackles. Eric Turner had nine. Ben Fox and Harvey Wyskowski each had six. Webberville tried to get things going through the air against Valley, but the Lions were up to the challenge. Webberville quar­ terback Dan Benjamin threw nine passes. Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt likes to say that only three things cxn happen when you pass, and two of them are bad. Benjamin’s throws were split evenly between those three options. He completed three passes for 34 yards. Three of his passes fell incomplete, and three were caught by players wearing Maple Valley blue rather than Webberville white. Ken Cams, Fox, and Jason Beardslee all had interceptions lo thwart Spartan drives. Hine also had a fumble recovery. The Lions iost a fumble for tlicir only turnover of lhe game. DeWitt 39, Lakewood 7 For the second time in three weeks, a quick quarterback proved hard for the Lakewood Vikings to handle. DeWitt’s Chad Fletcher led his first ranked Panthers to a 39-7 win over Lakewood at Unity Field, to clinch a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 title. “We are a good middle football team, but we have a hard time with the outside," said Lakewood football coach Bob Veitch. "They had another quick quarterback. We aren’t blessed with kids with that kind of speed." Fletcher rushed for 107 yards and complet­ ed six of ten passes for 100 yards. The 6-0 Panthers, who are ranked first in the state in Division 4. trailed Lakewood for a moment Friday night. The Vikings marched 75 yards on their opening drive, and Tyler Beglin plunged into the end zone from five yards out. Alec Rice’s extra point kick made it 7-0 Lakewood, but it was the last time the Vikings would see the end zone. The Panthers tied lhe game in the first quarter, then built a commanding 26-7 lead by 710 W. Cherry Wayland. Ml 49348 269-792-0555 Fax: 269-792-0755 topped 2-1 Child Care Program is looking for a qualified individual to work with infants. This is a full time position with some benefits. The start­ ing pay is based on experience and educa­ tion but ranges from $7 to $8. Applications are available at the child care center located in the Community Education and Recreation Center, 520 W. 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To protect our residents and staff, all appli­ MANOR The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team was tripped up by its two opponents in Delton Decorating NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings Colts and Rams down the DK Hastings Area School System’s Wgvland Asohalt. LLC Thornapple "The kids played good for four quarters," said Veitch. “We got beat by a better team than us." Lakewood finished with just 125 total yards, all rushing. DeWitt racked up 295 yards on the ground. "I just don’t know where they get their speed." said Veitch. Beglin led the Lakewood offense with 19 carries for 68 yards. Jason Copelin had 34 yards on ten carries. DeWitt was led on the ground by Austin Schaar. who ran for 120 yards. e “That just showed us where we’ve got to be." said Veitch. “We’ll get there. It doesn’t happen overnight The kids want to work to get there, and eventually we will." Eddie Phillips and Alex Phillips combined to lead the Viking defense with five tackles each. Copelin had an interception and a fum­ ble recovery. the end of the first half. Private Roads, Parking Lots, K Residential Driveways - Shop In Hastings on 24* Acres wi t h 4 stalls and office space , Call 616-765-5382 and a fifth by Lauren Azevedo. Brown fin­ ished in 1:26.87. Stents in 1:34.66, and Azevedo in 1:35.62. TK-Hastings set team and pool records to go along with first place finishes in the next two events. Chelsey Stnimberger won the 100-meter freestyle race in 1:00.97. Brandi Sutfin won the 500-yard freestyle in 6rl4.78. In all. the Trojans set five new team records Thursday. Mindy Warner, Sunday Matousek. “ Live Music ** o®5M*o5 269 948-8057 HHS harriers dock top times The Saxon varsity boys’ and girts' cross country teams ran at the Haslett Invitstinoal on Saturday, and all the runners from Hastings had their best times of the season. Coach Paul Fulmer said that some of that had to do with ideal running conditions and • quick course, but there was a little more to it than that "We're finally getting a little bit more speed," -aid Fulmer. "Some of the pace work, the goal-pace running we're doing, is starting to pay off." Ryan Bosma led the Saxons boys’ team with a 54th place finish in 18:06. He was fol­ lowed by the Saxons’ Rusty Burgdorf who was 68th in 18:35, Jesse Eli wood 91st in 19:19, Tyler Lancaster 92nd in 19:34. and AJ Singieteny 105th in 19:55. Joel Maiville also ran for Hastings, finish­ ing 110th in 19:59. Kathlyn Rounds was the top Saxon girt oo the day. She finished 108th in 25:30. Dani Hodges was 113th in 26:00, and Betsy Acker 116th in 26:20. The Saxons rm Wednesday against Byron Center at Holland Christian, and will run again next Wednesday with the rest of the O­ K Gold at Yankee Springs. DK golfers can’t catch KVA leaders Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team hasn't had much luck in the Kalamazoo Valley Association lately. The Panthers finished fourth at the last KVA jamboree. At Milham Golf Course on Friday, the Panthers finished behind Kalamazoo Hackett. Kalamazoo Christian, and Pennfield, with a 170. Hackett shot a 157 for first place, followed by Christian 160, Pennfield 161, Delton, Parchment 174, and Paw Paw 191. Delton’s best score was a 39 by Nate Farrell. Derek Caldwell shot a 41, Josh Newhouse a 43. and Ross Osgood a 47. Pennfield’s Jamie Blake le^ all the league golfers Friday with a one-under par 34. Last Tuesday at Thomapple Creek Golf Course, the Delton Panthers were third over­ all. They won a tie-breaker with Pennfield. Both DK and Pennfield finished with a team total of 178. Kalamazoo Christian won with a 161, followed by Hackett 162, Delton and Pennfield. Parchment 167, and Paw Paw 179. Newhouse and Nick Haa.. both shot a 43 for Delton, and Osgood and Jake Bowman both shot 46’s. Farrell shot a 49 for the tie­ breaking score. Delton’s scores were much better on their home course. Sept. 22. Farrell and Caldwell both shot 38’s at Mullenhurst in the DK host­ ed KVA jamboree. Haas and Newhouse both shot 39’s, but it was still only good enough for third place behind Kalamazoo Christian and Pennfield. The Panthers were able to fin­ ish one shot ahead of Hackett. Christian won with a 150, followed by Pennfield 151, Delton 154, Hackett 155, Parchment 166, and Paw Paw 176. The KVA ended its season with iU 18-bok tournament at the Lynx on Wednesday. DK will shot its regional round at Hampshire Golf Course, in the Dowagiac hosted Division 3 Regional on Friday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - Page 15 SWIMMING, continued from page 14 Stnimberger, and Sutfin teamed up to win lhe 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:54.91. The fourth place Trojan foursome or Nicole Quads, Azevedo. Kristin Pufpaff. and Frame finished in 2.O8.94, just over two seconds behind the third place team from Unity. In relay races with six-lane scoring, the first place team gets eight points, four for second, and two for third. The meet was tied at 70. TK-Hastings pulled ahead with second, third, and fourth place finishes in the next two events. Kayla Romanak. Alicia Buchanan, and Tessa Kamp did it in the 100-meter back­ stroke. Romanak was second in 1:17.22. Matousek was second in the 100-meter breast stroke with a time of 1:21.47. followed closely by Molly Wallace and Frame. Heading into the final event, the Trojans held an 88-84 lead. In the 400-yard freestyle relay the Maroons again finished first and third to pull twopoints ahead of TK-Hastings. Heidi Warner set a team record for the Trojans with her third place finish lhe 200yard freestyle. Her time was 2:25.55. For the first lime, members of a visiting team earned pool records al lhe Community Education and Recreation Center. Unity earned pool records with first place finishes in the 200-meter freestyle, lhe 200-meter individua) medley, the 100-meter butterfly, and the 100-meter breast stroke, and lhe 200meter medley relay. Trojan diver Kelly Frame twirls in the pike position during the diving portion of Thursday night's meet with Unity Christian. (Phdto by Perry Hardin) Saxon eagers look to rebound against Wildcats TK-Hastings swimmer Brandi Sutfin works her way towards a first place finish in the 500-meter freestyle race Thursday evening in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon girls top Sparta in 99 before regionals The Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team needed its off day Tuesday to figure out a way to stop an 0-5 skid. The Saxons fell to five consecutive O-K Gold opponents, following a win over Middleville in the opening game of the league season. The Saxons are now J-5 in the league, and 1-10 overall after falling to Byron Center last Thursday 60-26. Hastings only scored in double-digits in one quarter Thursday night. The Bulldogs outscored the Saxons 18-4 in the first quarter then cruised the rest of the way. There wasn't much offense for the Saxons. Kelsey Howell led her team with six points. Brooklyn Pierce. Kali Dakin, and Jamie VanBoven each had four points. Byron Center was led by a 13-point night from Sara Haverdink. The Saxons visit Wayland today, then have another Tuesday night off before begin­ ning the second trip through the league schedule at Middleville on Oct. 14. VOLLEYBALL Bury County YMCA 20M Coed League Fall Volleyball Scores Digit................................................................. 11-1 Ashley & Cross Construction.................. 11-4 You Guys Serve .............................................96 Prime Tune.......................................................8-7 Relativity........................................................... 4-5 Hastings Manufacturing.............................. 4-8 Almost Famous.............................................4-11 Flex Fab ......................................................... 3-12 Barry Cxtnty YMCA 2004 Women’s B League FaB Volleyball Scon Sheet Standlngsasof October 4,2004 Teamf/Team Record 1 Sappanos......__ _ _________________ 18-3 2 Viking....................................... 18-3 7 MePhiUips & Kuzavs P.L.C............... 13-8 4 Larry Neil Agency_______________ .9-12 8 Ranger Die Inc................................ 9-12 5 James Gang.............................................. 6-15 6 Floor Style Products............... .............6-15 3 Cascade............................................. .5-16 Matches for October 11,2004 Place: Hastings High School Gym 700 Viking vs Sappanos 700 Cascade vs Ranger Die Inc. 700 Larry Neil Agency vs MePhiUips & Kuzava Scots overcome Trojan lead in the second half by Brett Bruner Sports Editor Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg are headed in different directions in the O-K Gold Conference standings so far this season. The Trojans are now 0-5 in the league, while the Scots are 4-2. They may be traveling different directions, but the two teams met Tuesday night in Middleville, and the Fighting Scots came away with a 59-46 victory. TK had a small lead for almost the entire first half, thanks in no small part to junior Jessica Flaska who had 17 of her game high 22 points in the first two quarters. Despite all those points from Flaska, the Scots trailed just 28-24 at the end of the first half. Putbacks by Cari Butcher and Christina Stoetzel tied the game in the fust 34 seconds of the third quarter, then Butcher put Caledonia up for good with a bucket a minute later. The Scot lead was only 30-28, but the momentum had clearly swung the Scots’ direction. With the game tied at 28, TK coach Jen Shaw called a time-out, but her team came out and turned the ball over. At the other end of the floor, the Scots ran a set play off an inbound play, and found Butcher the go ahead bucket. Caledonia led 36-28 before the Trojans’ Ashley Aspinall stopped the skid by her team. The Scots answered with three-pointers from Katie Leatherman and Butcher to push their lead to 12. Ixatherman finished with a team high 18 points, including connection on eight of 12 free throw attempts. Butcher had 14 points, and Sarah Ruple nine. Ruple hit nine of ten free throws for all of her points. TK’s Camin Chamberlin makes a move towards the basket in the first half Thursday night against Caledonia (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Caledonia defense stiffened tremen­ dously in the second half, especially down low where Taryn Parker. Stoetzel, and Ruple picked up their games to slow down Flaska and TK sophomore forward Caitlin Chamberlin. Stoetzel had 12 rebounds in the contest Holly Sunlit was the next best scorer for TK with seven points, and Aspinall added six. The Trojans had Tuesday off and host Holland Christian on Thursday. Next Tuesday. the Trojans will host NorthPouue Lion golfers win their third straight SMAA championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor This is where things get tough for the Maple Valley varsity boys* golf team every Hastings third singles player Kayla Ellsworth sends a forutand shot back across the net in the first set of her three-set victory over Sparta on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) torn by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was the perfect time in the season for a small shot of confidence. The Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team got that shot with a 5-3 win in the O-K cross-over contest with Sparta on Tuesday afternoon. The match proved the perfect tune-up for Fnday's Division 3 Regional at East Grand Rapids. Saxon coach Rich Pohja knows that it doesn’t just take great tennis to succeed at regionals. “It depends on the luck of the draw,’’ said Pohja. The draw for the regional was Wednesday evening. The lucky teams draw a low seed for the first round, or no seed al all. “This is my tenth year coaching tennis and if you can get through the first round, you never know what can happen. You could knock off a low seed in the second round," said Pohja. The Saxons’ only real hope for a seed is at first singles. “Obviously, I hope to get Amy Ingle as far as possible,” Pohja said. “She's got a chance to qualify (for State) by herself,” said Pohja. Others participating in Friday’s regional at EGR include Byron Center, Caledonia. EGR. South Christian. Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg, Wayland, Wyoming Park, and Rogers. Ingle was lhe nr.ner-up in lhe O-K Gold, where she fell to Wyoming Park’s Sandy Tran. She also fell to the first singles player from Byron Center during the conference sea­ son. but has wins over the players from Wajland. TK, Lakewood, Caledonia, and South Christian. *Tm going to fight,’’ said Pohja of Ingle’s chances for a top seeding. “That’s all I can do. Tran will be ahead of her. She’s beaten her twice. If she’d have beaten her in straight sets that second time, maybe she would have moved ahead of her.” Ingle didn’t have too much trouble with Sparta's first singles player on Tuesday, win­ ning in straight sets 6-0. 6-1. It was the Saxons* only easy victory of the five. “1 think some of them should have been easier wins, but maybe their coach is saying the same thing.” said Pohja. Kayla Ellsworth look a 6-3, 6-2 victory at third singles for die Saxons. “She played the best tennis I've seen her play this year.” Pohja said. The Saxons’ other straight set victory was a 6-3, 6-3 win by the senior doubles team of Christy Pohja and Allison Cooney. Hastings Anna Lawrence at fourth singles, and the second doubles team of Sam VanDemack and Nicole Noviskey both had to come from behind for three-set victories. Lawrence used a solid presence at the net to top her foe 2-6. 6-3, 6-2. Noviskey and VanDemack fell 3-6 in their first set, then came back to win the final two sets 64,7-5. “They played well. They were really attacking the ball. 1 guess it's batter they learn at the end of the season than not at all.” said coach Pohja of his second doubles team. A third match was stretched to three sets Tuesday, but Spana came away with the fourth doubles point as the Saxons’ Mariah Bachert and Jenny Johnston were downed 7­ 5. 2-6, 7-5. season. The Lions won their third straight Southern Michigan Athletic Association title Saturday a t the El Dorado Go I f Cou rse in Mason. Now they face a tough Division 3 Regional at the Cascades Golf Course on Friday. Despite all the league success, the Lions haven’t been able to advance a player past regionals the last two years. It’ll be tough once again. “We’re going to go iry.” said Lion coach John Hughes. “The same plan as last year. It’s going to take a pretty good day for us to do it, hopefully, the weather’s better." Hughes was referring to the chilly Saturday morning at the El Dorado Saturday. The Lions finished second Saturday to Olivet, but had already secured enough league points to take the tide by finishing in the top four. Lance Burpee led the Lions with an 80, fol­ lowed by Todd Cupp with an 84, Justin McMillon 89, and Garren VanEngen 93. Cupp, Burpee, and VanEngen all earned all- SMAA honors this foil. Olivet finished with a team score of 337, followed by Valley’s 346, Lansing Christian 359, Leslie 372, Bellevue 401, and Webberville 404. Lansing Chri^t^n won the final SMAA jamboree of the seaun last Monday, but lhe Lions were second to keep plenty of space between themselves the Pilgrims and the Eaeles in the league standincs. Burpee was the day's medalist with a 39. while Ethan Griswald and Tyler Greenfield each shot 44’s for Valley, and Cupp added a 45. Lansing Christian and the Lions both fin­ ished with a score of 172, but the Pilgrims look the win on the fifth score tie-breaker. If the Liats win a title next year, it won't be an SMAA title, as the SMAA and the Tri River Athletic Conference plan to merge after the 2004-05 school year. In fact, the Lions may na have a chance to defend their title in 2005 at all. if the MHSAA is forced to swap boys' and girls’ golf seasons. Then they would have to wait until spring 2006 to defend their title. Community Center Gym 7: 00 James Gang vs Floor Style ■W - -a. - -a FTOaiaCXS Sunday, November 21st 8: 00 Sappanos vs James Gang 800 Viking vs Larry Neil Agency 800 Cascade vs Floor Style Products At Forrest Hills Fine Arts Center in Ada Community Center Gym 8:00 MePhiUips 8c Kuzava vs Ranger Die Inc. Bus leaves Lakewood High School at 11:30 a.m. Barry County YMCA 2004 Women’s A league Fail Volleyball Score Sheet Standings as of October 4. 2004 Tickets $35.00 Teamf/Team Record 3 Digit-..................................................... ..12-3 4 5 2 1 (lunch on your own) Slammin'....................................................9-6 Walker. Fluke. Sheldon...........................8-7 V-Tec.......... ..................................................5-7 FTMA_________________ 2-13 Matches for October 11,204 Place: Hastings Comm. Center Gym 700 Walker. Fluke. Sheldon vs Slammin’ 7.00 Dig It vs V-Tcc 700 FTMA-BYE 800 FTMA vs Slammin* 800 Walker. Huke. Sheldon vs V-Tec 800 Dig It - BYE Call Bette Makley at (616) 374-7301 for tickets. Compliments of Lake Odessa Arts Commission Saxon second doubles player Nkole Noviskey reaches for a volley Tuesday against Sparta as teammate Sam VanDemack backs her up on the play. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ' �Paga 10 - Thurwtey, October 7.2004 - The Haattnga Banner Vikings win Invite, but DK does well in the KVA Lakewood's other medalist was Natalie Blackmer in tenth at 22:14. Delton Kellogg had two girls earn medals. Marissa Ingle in fifth with a time of 21:26 and Whitney Knollenberg sixth in 21:36. Kristen Wilfinger was next in fa Delton with a 12th place time of 22:22. followed by Santa Dimanle in 23rd at 23:43. and Chelsea Stephens 34th in 25:07. Maple Valley has finally found enough run­ by Brett Brrasrr Spans Editor There weren't too many runners taking off foster than Delton Kellogg varsity cross coun­ try coach Dale Grimes took off from the Lakewood Invitational Thursday. No one could blame him. His wife was about to give birth, but Grimes said. "I could­ n't miss this." This" was his girts taking a se>xmd place finish, his boys' team a third, and all-stale runner Corey Thelen winning by boys' race by nearly 30 seconds. Ute Viking boys and girts both took titles at Thursday's Lakewood Invitational. The Lakewood girts were dominant, the first four across the finish line were Vikings, and six of the top ten. Lakewood had just 18 points to take the title, followed by Deton Kellogg 59. Bath 65. Hart 122. and Rogers 123. The Vikings' Dana Nichols woo the event in 20:32, Sadie Can was second in 20:48. Jessika Blackpat third in 20:49, and Ashley Barcroft fourth in 20:50. The other runner contributing to Lakewood's team score was Brittany Rafller in ninth overall with a time of seventh, with Casey crossing the finish line in 17: 17 and Jesse in 17:23. Jason Sterkenburg Kalamazoo Valley Association, but the Vikings may now have to settle for second in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3: The Panthers' Andrew Oudfrtg sprints his way towards Thursday's the Lakewood finish line at Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Delton boys have picked things up after some grading practices, and it paid off Tuesday in a first place finish at the KVA jam bone. The DK boys do it with their depth. Every team in lhe league had at least one runner fin­ ish ahead of the Delton leader. Andrew Ouding. but DK finished with 64 points. Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central was sec­ ond with 66. followed by Kalamazoo Christian 66, Paw Paw 79. Parchment 94, and Pennfield 144. Ouding was seventh overall in 17:51. and Roberts was right behind him in tenth at 18X35. Sigler and Fetterley finished r WMW dowj"" j ’ I Can finished eighth in 20:37. Barcroft 12th in 21:19, and Amanda Briggs 14th in 21:24. Thelen won the boys' race with a time of 16X37. but six runners from Williamston fin­ ished ahead of the next Viking. Casey Schrock who was tenth in 17X30. Jesse Schrock finished 12th for Lakewood in 17:22. followed by Sterkenburg 16th in 17:47. and Corey Rayner 24th in 18:30. Schools like to break up some of the ners to earn some team scores, but they weren't able to do it Thursday as they were missing Dhani Tobias, who injured henelf during powder-puff football as part of the Maple Valley homecoming week festivities. Valley's girts' didn't have a medalist but Jessica McMillen wasn't too far off the pace in 14th place with a time of 22:38. Salena Woodman was 45th in 26:32, Kalie Davis was 49th in 27:17, and Amber Hamilton finished 63rd in 34:42. The Viking boys weren't quite as domi­ nant but still earned the gud trophy. Thelen won the nee io 16:18. Casey Schrock end Jesse Schrock finished sixth and was 13th overall in 18:11. and Ryan Possehn 15th in 18:19. Lakewood ended up with at team score of 40. ahead of Hart 54. Delton Kellogg 84. Bath 88. and Maple Valley 97. Delton was led by its only medalist, Andrew Ouding who finished ninth in 18X10. The Panthers'Dan Roberts was 14th in 18:12. followed by teammates Justin Durbin 19th in 18: 39, Stephen Fetterley 25th in 19X10. and Tom Sigler 27th in 19X34. Before Thursday afternoon's nee. Maple Valley senior Akok Malek joked that he might be able to keep up with Thelen, if he had joined cross country a little sooner. Thelen might be a little beyond Malek's reach at this point, but he finished shead of 65 other runners in third with a time of 17X15. Mike Hall was the second Lion across the finish line. He was tenth in 18X14. Hall and Malek both medaled at the event Dustin Jones was the next Lion in. He was 24th over­ all in 18:51. Eric Westendop was 45th in 21:12, and Kaleb Roa 47th in 21:26. Delton Kellogg and Lakewood both hosted important league jamborees on Tuesday after­ noon. The Panthers kept pace at the top of the 22X16. the girts' race. Nichols from Lakewood was the next one in. with a time of 20X13. Blackport was right behind her in 20:34 dinner- Delton Kellogg's Santa Dimante in action at Thursday afternoon’s Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 13th and 14th. with times of 18:34 and 18:40. DK's fifth scorer was Zach Swank in 20th with a time of 1932. Kalamazoo Christian’s Tom Vigen woo the race in 16:50. The Comets bad their first five runners fin­ ish in the top ten to win the girts' race with 30 points. Delton was second with 47. followed by Hackett 67, Paw Paw 110, Parchment 136. and Pennfield 151 K-Christian's Leah Reames won the race in 20X11. the next two in were Ingle and Knollenberg. Ingle was second in 20:53. and Knollenberg ’bird in ! -02. Wilfinger was seventh overall fa DK with a time of 22X15. Dimaple was 17th in 23:25. and Bechtel 18th in 23:28. Delton and Lakewood will both be al the Portage Invitational on Saturday. Lakewood Round-up Fa the second time in two CAAC-3 jam­ borees. the Vikings boys’ and girts' teams both finished second behind Williamston. Lakewood's girts were 22 points behind the Hornets. Williamston won with a team score of 21. followed by Lakewood 43. Haslett 84, Lansing Catholic Central 90. Fowlerville 136, and DeWitt 141. Williamston had the top three runners in | NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 108 E. State St. Hastings 269-948-7730 Bob Diddnaoo (owner) coffM - muffins - bagala - lea cream aandwichaa - wraps - soups and salads Notoa ie hereby given toot an ACCURACY TEST w« be con­ ducted on October 14, 2004, at 2:30 pun. In the office cl the Hastings Cty Cterk, 201 East State Street. Hastings, MtaNgan, tor the purpose of testing the tebuteMng equipment and programa which wffi bo used to tabulate the voted btetote tor the November 2. 2004 General Etedton. The City wil provide neceseery reaaonabte aids and services upon five days notice to the Ctoric of the City of llaaOngi (Telephone number 200-945-2400 or TDD cafl relay services 1­ 000-640-3777. Thomas Emory cnyctark ___ OPEN HOUSE siinil.n. I It I 1(1. I I pm - Uvs MusicAuction ^HOUSE^U J FOR SAZ^^B Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004^^ Property is located at 833 E. Bond St, Hastings, Michigan BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! The home is a two-story with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on a partial basement with a 2-car detached garage. The home has 1,666 sq. ft. Immaculate home in wonderful setting. Quiet neighbor­ hood close to town. BeautifuOy landscaped, surrounded by mature trees. Secluded back yard with mukHevel deck and built in hot tub perfect for entertaining. Tastefully dec­ orated in neutral decor with custom painted walls. Large open oak kitchen with eating bar and skylight. Cathedra! ceffings, brick fireplace witn gee logs. Finished lower level. • 3 bedroom/2 bath • 2,400 Sq. FL • Open Floor Plan * Non-Smokers, No Pets • Attached Garage • Storage Shed VW home at 230 Penny Ave. Tate AM3 to TmfLUuQuUpmlBobt Gun 4 Ttatt). LUt toAppU St. Left to 230 Penny Ave 26&-945-5619Of 269-S38-0755 This foreclosure sale is subject to six-month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. 1-800-237-2379 For more details, contact: Rural Development at (888) 771-4993 , til Rural Development Is An Equal Opportunity Lender । 1 the early going at Thursday's Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the junior/senior boys' race. Dexter finished with 8 points, Chelsea was second with 22. and Lakewood third with 29. Thelen crossed the line in 16:28. and also scoring for the Vikings were Casey Schrock in eighth at 17:12 and Possehn in 18th at 18:12. Rayner also medaled for Lakewood in 24th place with a time of 18:35. The Viking freshman/sophomore boys fin­ ished fourth. Dexter won with eight points, Chelsea had 19. Dundee 40. and Lakewood 58. Sterkenburg finished sixth in 18X19. Tim Nagi 18th in 19.10. and Keyton Barrone 34th in 1939. Tho Delton KoMogg varsity girts' cross country team celebratee with Ito medals and ^^Public^^ Minimum bid is $48,801.00 SJE.V. is $43,900 Property Sells “AS lSn In runner-up trophy at the Lakewood Invitational on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett PUBLIC NOTICE J Hi 10 am. to 1 4 pm. The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Bany County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan Delton Kellogg's Dan Roberto end Maple Valley's Mike Hall run side-by-side Bremer) Saturday. Oct. 9,2 1 S'30«“ H.ll i •n-~>*E£SS‘‘ monotony of the varsity boys' and girls’ cross country season with unique scoring. The special scoring at the Chelsea Invitational Saturday helped the Viking teams earn a first place finish, two thirds, and a fourth. The meet had a freshmen/sophomore race and a junior/senior race fa both boys and girts. The lop three runners in each race scored for the team, and the Lakewood jun­ ior/senior girts were victorious in their race. Lakewood finished with just 17 points in the junior/senior girts race. Chelsea was sec­ ond with 22 points, followed by Dexter 41. Ann Arbor Richard 41. Tecumseh 55. Onsted 59. Lincoln 72. Whitmore Lake 77. Lenawee Christian 113. and Dundee DNF. Barcroft was second in the race with a time of 20:22. and Rachel King was third in 21:10. The other scorer for Lakewood was Ashley Yager, who was 12th in 22:49. With the top 25 in each race earning medals. 18 Vikings came home with awards around their necks. Other girts' earning medals in the junior/senior race were Liz Stuart in 17th with a time of 23:14, Leah Gvssenbauer in 19th at 23:21. and Theresa Cramer in 24th at 24:15. In the freshman/sophomore girts' race. Nichols was fourth overall in 20:24, Can tenth in 21:21, and Natalie Blackmer 14th in 22X35. Lakewood was third with 28 points behind Dexter with ten and Chelsea with 14. Other Viking medalists in the race were Briggs in 17th at 22:27. Britnee Barta in 22nr at 22:41. and Rafller in 25th at 23 X». Thelen finished third and so did his team in Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Both Scot cross ::±iy teams top Trojan squads The Caledonia vanity girts' cross country team had to look up in the standings to ice the girls from Thomapple Kellogg ia the Trojans' first year in the O-K Gold Conference. That's not true in the early going this rea­ son. The Caledonia girls, and guys, both earned victories over the Trojans at Johnson Park oo Wednesday afternoon. Caledonia's girts topped the Trojans 25 to 30. TK’s all-state sophomore Rebecca Winchester finished first in 20:50, but Caledonia had the next three girts across the finish line. Kendra Ross was the first Scot in. with al time of 21X11. followed by Stephanie Rossman in 21X13. and Andrea Schedlbauer in 21:30. The other two runners contributing to Caledonia's total of 25 points were Lauren Hollis in seventh in 22:22. and Brittany Jacques in ninth at 22:59. Kaleigh Page was fifth overall for TK in 21:49. followed by Chaney Robinson in sixth at 22:13. Kersta Gustafson eighth in 22:51. and Sarah Hawkins tenth in 23:24. The Scot boys woo their race with the Trojans 16 to 42. Caledonia had five of the top six runners. Kirk Pou was first in 17:36. followed by Luke Taylor second in 17:37. Mario Fritz third in 18:12. Alex TenElshof fourth in 18:32. and Nick Cramer in sixth al 18:40. TK’s team was led by Tim Wilson, who was fifth overall in 18:39, the only one who was able lo break up the Caledonia pack u the front. He was followed by Keith Winchester in seventh al 18:46. Ethan Fuller ninth in 19:23. Man Miller 13th in 20X18, and Jack Janose 14th in 20X18. Doth schools will be at lhe Portage Invitational this Saturday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - Page 17 Disaster exercise will be Oct. 28 Barry County Emergency Management will conduct a full-scale disaster exercise between 8 a.m. and noon Thursday, Oct. 28. The exercise will require activation of the county Emergency Operations Center and the mobilization and deployment of personnel and resources needed to demonstrate opera­ tional capabilities. This event will test the ability of multiple agencies and jurisdictions located within Barry County to effectively respond to and mitigate a simulated public health emergency. Prompted by results of the Stale homeland Security Assessment Strategy, this exercise will improve the preparedness of ali partici­ pating agencies by providing the opportunity to coordinate plans and procedures that would be implemented in during an actual disaster. The Department of Homeland Security Office for Domestic Preparedness has made this event possible by providing a $12,000 exercise grant to Barry County through the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division. Jim Yarger. Barry County’s emergency management coordinator, spearheaded this effort by organizing an exercise design team consisting of key officials from various response agencies, volunteer groups and pro­ fessional consultants. The team has met over the past several months to develop exercise goals and objectives, and to construct a chal­ lenging scenario designed to evaluate the results of this event. j/ewbom babies GIRL, Andrew and Sara Eckert of Vermontville announce the birth of their daughter. Chloe Beth, on September 12,2004 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces. Grandparents are Tom and Kathy Eckert of Freeport. Rosie Milboume and Rick Bump of Sunfield, and Warren Milbourne of Grand Chori Jahnke of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. BOY, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20. 2004 to Jason and Lanae Clinton of Hastings. Rapids. BOY, Hunter Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 21,2004 at 5:06 a.m. to Shannon and Tracy Redmond of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Luke Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25, 2004 at 9:22 a.m. to Marl: and Tracy Kaiser of Hastings. Wcigning 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alaina Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 21, 2004 at 9:13 p.m. to Keri and Ryan White of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Reagan John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23. 2004 at 2:31 p.m. to John and Anne Mutschler of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Breanna Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23, 2004 at 12:03 a.m. to Ryan and Melissa Willard of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Carmen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24. 2004 at 12:55 a.m. to Rachel and Pedro Valdez of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Rudy Holmes and Heidi Hodges, of Wayland, are proud to announce the birth of their son Rhyce Michael Holmes. Bom on August 19,2004. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and he was 19 1/4 inches long. BOY, Ashton James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25, 2004 to Alicia Coline and Derek Ripley of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kirsten Allison, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24, 2004 at 4:42 p.m. to Bobbie (Roberta) Miller and Chuck Harveth of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 inch­ es long. BOY, Nathan Daniel, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 21, 2004 at 9:02 p.m. lo Weighing 7 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Taylor May, bon al Pennock Hospital on Sept 14. 2004 at 6:13 to Jessica Hayes and Jason Simmet of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzie Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17. 2004 at 10:22 a.m. to Amy Rowsc and Nathan Swift of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Collin Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16, 2004 at 3:33 p.m. to Holly Roemer and Jerry Closser of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Ethan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16. 2004 at 9:40 a.m. to Michael and Lyndi Henry of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Samuel Jamie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17,2004 at 11:23 to Sandra Chaffee and Tyler Trout of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Cameron Hunter, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 19, 2004 at 3:50 p.m. to Richard and Jessica Wanczowski of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Brian Clark, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20. 2004 at 8:22 a.m. to Mike and | by Pitri.w Johns Staff Writer More than 100 residents and local officials attended the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Summit Thursday. Sept. 30, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Local officials had an opportunity to share the accomplishments and challenges their community faces in a changing world. While Barry County planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus was unable to attend. City Manager Jeff Mansfield and others from Hastings discussed the Downtown Development Authority and its facade pro­ gram. which is helping up to 15 store owners improve their storefronts. “Wc don’t have specific guidelines, we just want owners to help make their businesses more appealing,” Mansfield said. Middleville Village Manager Ron Howell discussed the Downtown Development Authority, the Local Development Authority and the 10 most important goals the council would like to accomplish this year. Village President Frank Dunham of Nashville discussed impact of infrastructure improvements in the village. Speakers from Freeport also focused on upcoming waler system improvement efforts. After a short dinner break the group heard from Chad Howell, development manager for the City of Kalamazoo. He discussed ways the city has reclaimed "brownfields” and attracted serious developments. Jeff Chamberlain, city planner and deputy direc­ tor of community planning and development for Kalamazoo, reminded everyone that improving cities means improving everyone from all economic strata. Birgit Klohs from the Ri Place l&c. Grand Rapi talked about public private pan nerships. She emphasized creat­ ing and keeping trust. She told the group that ^sometimes you have to "take a good, hard look and help those businesses which are going to survive.” The final expert of the evening was Jim Heninger from Battle Creek Unlimited. He gave the group a reality check and told them to avoid fads, focus on retention of employees and to do follow-up visits. Marriage JCicenses Michael Edward Morehouse, Nashville and Aimec L. Gross-Hopkins, Nashville. David Paul Nowak, Plainwell and LeAnn Arkwright. Plainwell. Alexander T.G. Voss. Delton and Rebecca Marie Swialek. Hastings. John Jay Benson. Middleville and Mary Ann Steinmeyer, Grandville. Jacob William Paige, Hastings and Amy Lynn Rudnik, Delton. Danny Lee Rose. Jr.. Nashville and Jessica Phyllene Patrick. Vermontville. Daniel George Lauer III. Middleville and Tara Ann Feister. Middleville. John F. Wiese. Middleville and Kathleen Marie Goodrich. Kalamazoo. Dustin Luke Moma. Wayland and Ashley Marie Hazen, Wayland. Clint Leslie Pape. Plainwell and Malinda Jo Cooper, Dowling. Matthew Judon Melvin, Caledonia and Sarah Lynn Wisniewski, Middleville. David John Bongers, Hickory Corners and Tiffany Louise Woolley, Hickory Corners. NOTICE LEGAL | NOTICE Notice Of Morfgego Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTHPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. P LEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCk AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE "^ATTH nwy b» rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at cote, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Hofben and Lisa M. Hoban, husband and wile, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated Juno 24, 1999. and recorded on July 19,1999 in instrument 1032664, and assigned by mesne assignments to SFJV-2002-1. LLC as assignee by an assignment dated October 8, 2003 recorded on November 17, 2003 in instrument 1117736, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two And 95/100 Dollars ($99,272.95). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 28, 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 45 of Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats cm Page 27. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 23. 2004 For more information, please call: FC D 248.583.1309 Troll A Trod, P.C. Attorneys For SFJV-2002-1. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8Q28584F02 EXHIBIT “A” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH A REGULAR ELECTIOH DATE PUsse take none, that purauant lo th, provisions ol tho ConsoMalad Election law enacted m December ot 2003. the Board ot Education ot OJion Keiogg Schools win conduct a public hearing on the establishment ol a naw regular election date pursuant to law The dales authorized by law lor school regular election, era: (a) The odd year May regular election date (bl The general election date In both oven and odd years (c) The May regular election date in both even and odd years The Board has tentatrve+y establlshsd the May regular election date m both aven and odd years as the regular election dale on an annual beats The hearing win be hold In the High School Conference Room in the district at 7:15 o'clock in the evermg on the 1 Bth day ol October, 2004 II the Board ol Education laDa to approve the tentative election date or any other date authorized by law, the regular election will be held at the odd year general election held in November com­ mencing with the election lo be held November 2. 2005 The Board ol Education is authorized by law lo adopt a resolution setting the regular election dale immediately subsequent to the pubbe hearing Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education (NS3S347 Outside experts and local officials share views at economic summit PUBLIC NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test tor lie November 2.2004, General Eteclion is scheduled tor QCW8# 14. 2004, begSWrig at 0:30 ate. at Hastings Chteter Township Hal. 885 River Road. Hastings. Mi 49058. The Public Accuracy Test to conducted to determine the accura­ cy ot the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results ot the election. AN tabulators used tor each preanct wil be tested indrviduaMy. The blowing Townships wB par­ ticipate in the Test : Assyria - Deborah Massinwno. Clerk Baltimore - Tracy Mitchell, Clerk Barry - Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Cartton - Wilma Daniels. Clerk Castleton - Loma Wilson. Clerk Hastings Charter • Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Hope - Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Irving - Carol Ergang, Clerk Johnstown - June Doster. Clerk Maple Grove - Susan Butter, Clerk Orangeville - Darlene Harper, Clerk Prairieville - Normajean CampbeFNichois. Clark Rutland Charter - Robin Hawthorne, Cleric Thomapple - Susan VbetsLa, CK*rk Yankee Springs - Janice Lippert. Cleric THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. Individuate with (Stabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact their township ctefk at least five (5) days in advance of the test. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS LEGAL NOTICE Nottce □( Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THBRRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 1HF. NUbWER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conations of a mortgage made by David Alan Rudd and Mary Kay Rudd, husband and wite. orig­ inal mortgagors), to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan Operating name of Charter One Bank. FS-B., Mortgagee, dated March 5. 2001. and •ecorded on March 15. 2001 to instrument 1058804. to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof tho sum ot Two Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four And 96/100 Dolors ($206,264.96). toctudtog interest al 7.25% per annum. Under the power al sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given thoi said mortgage will bo torectooed by a eate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1W PM. on November 18. 2004. Said premises are situated m Township of Thomappte. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Aparcoi of tend to toe South 1/2 al Becton 15. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West described as: Bogtoning al a pcirt on toe South kne of said Section 15, distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.65 toot from toe South 1/4 poet ot said Section 15. said port Neo being on tee oontertino of M-37. thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said cantertoe ot M-37 a dtetenoa cl 787.88 tost banco North 88 degrees S3 minutes 45 seconds East 710S6 feet. toanoo Scute 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East 750.24 tool to tea North right of way ol FWdteinor Road, toanoo South 23 degrees 21 min­ utea 15 seconds Wool 36.25 toot to said Soute itoa of Section 15. toanoo South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along said Soute toe 477.75 toot to r ctoar vision area, toanoo North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along said ctoar vision area 285.01 feet to the right ot way ot M-37. thence Scute 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East along said right ot way 197.34 feet to said South Section too, thence Scute 88 degrees 53 minutes 46 seconds West, along said South too 68.44 toot to the place of beginning. Subject to existing public highway easement over the Weateriy 60 toot tor highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 toot tor r*, —i a- -i--- r.- T rwwajemer noaa. Except: Beginning at a point on the South toe of Section 15 Town 4 North. Rango 10 Vfeet. Potent North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.65 teat from tea Soute 1/4 peat of said Section 15, Mid point atoo bekg on too centerline of M-37; thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West along said oontertne of M-37 a distance ot 490.46 toot: thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394.8g feet; thence South 00 degre ae 50 minutes 45 flHNK East 398.48 feet to me Norm ngnt or way ene oi rintcDemer noad Thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along a dear vision area 230.65 feet to the right of way of said M-37; thence Soute 29 degrees 51 minutea 15 seconds East, along sted right ot way 197.34 toot to said Soute Section toe; thence Soute 88 degreae 53 minutes 45 seconds West. along said Soute too 68 44 test to tho piece ot beginning. Except; teat part of fee Southeast 1/4 ot Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County, Mchigan. described m: Commencing at the Soute 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees S3 minutes 45 eeoonde EaaL 503.00 toot along the Soute line of said Section to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East. 248.00 feet atong an existing fence toe; thence Soute 88 degrees 53 minutea 45 seconds West. 75.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East toot: thence Soute 29 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds East. 855.52 toot; teence Soute 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West. 36.25 tost to the Soute too of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 43 mtnutoo 45 seconds West. 245 40 feet atong said Soute line ot tee point of beginning Tho redemption period shel be 12 months from tee date of such sate. Dated: O*>t>w 7.2004 For more Information, please cal: FC S 248.583.1304 Trati A Trott, P.C., Attorneys For Cfwtor Ono Bank, NA VWa First Federal ol Mtahigen, the Michigan Operating name ot Charter Ono Bank. F.S.B 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Binghwn Fwms. Mctegan 48025-5822 Flo 8012564^04 owazn Notice te hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday. October 19.2004, at 7:00 p m. in the Hastings City Han Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing te tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Mark Brisboe, 888 West Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-314 (2)(c) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the construction of a building addition closer to the primary front yard setback than the minimum requirement of 25 feet, and closer to the secondary front yard set­ back than the minimum requirement of 15 feet See map and legal below: CITY OF HASTINGS. LINCOLN PARK ADDITION LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 5 ALSO N 6 FT VACATED ALLEY ADJOINING SO LOTS SEC 18 T3N R8W (89) Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Banner CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 �P*9* IB - Thursday. October 7,2004 - Th* Hattrigs Banner LEGAL NOTICES NoBoa Of Mortgage Fofacloeur* Sala TUB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFOMBATOH WE OBTMN WILL HE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: THa eattmey be raaeMad by We taraetaelng mertgegee. In that eeenl yoer demegee. K eny, moi be limn­ ed eoWy to We return of lhe bW amount tendared at onto, ptoo tatoreeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default hat been made In the conrMone ol a mortgage made oy Sean R. Van Oommaian and Penny L Mm Oommelon, hueband and wife. original mortgagor(t). to EqutCradlt Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee, dated March 10. 1988. and recorded on March 17. 1988 m instru­ ment 1008839. in Bany county records. Mkttgan. on which mortgage Wore is claimed to be due at lhe dale hereol We eum of EightyOne Thousand Fifty And eon 00 Oolara (SB1.OSO.aO). mdudtnd Interest at 9.8% per annum. Under Wo power of sale oontainod In sold mort­ gage and toe Mamie In ouch caee made and pro­ dded. note* la hereby ghon that eaid mortgage wB be torectooed by a eats of the mortgaged prarrtaa*. or eome pert of them, al pubfte vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse bi Meetings at 100 PM. on November 4,2004. Said premtoM are situated In Township of YarMaa Springs. Bany County. Mkttgan. and are deecrtood aa: That pert of toe Northwest tracoona IM al me Southeast 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North. Rango 10 WaaL deecrtood as: Commencing al ths Southoest comsr of said Ssctton. thence South 90 dogmee 00 minutoe Weal 1401.88 tool atong tow South Uno of said Seaton, thence North 00 degreae 29 mkiuaea East 1624 32 iaef atong too oontortne of Brigga Road to tho place of beginning of this deacrtpdon. thence South 88 dogmas 55 minutoe West 250.0 tool atong a Ine which Ie 300.5 toot Norm of and parent with too South Ine of too Northwest tradtona IM of said Soutoeaet IM. toanoo North 00 degrees 29 minutoe East 150.0 a’•si, ——a a* - - BUaadBa mmO rneoc© Nonn BR ev oagrees oo aaeUm rrxnuws C cast 250.0 foot. thence South 00 degrees 29 minute* West 150.0 toot atong tho canterifrwot Brigg* Road to the piece of beginning. Subject to highway right­ of-way over the rostorty 33 feet thereof. The redemption period she! be 6 month* from the deto of euch safe, unless determined abendoned in eccordmce wffh MCLA 8X3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 day* from the date of such sate. Dated: September 30.2004 t or mora inr<xm*non, please can FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Ttott. P.C. Attorney* For EquiCredR Corporation ot Mi 30400 IWegrapn Ro £to 200 Btogham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fla 4C35736F01 MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATXM WE OBTAM WEX BE USED RM THAT PURPOSE- PLEABE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE IMLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia oato may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Detauff has boon mode In tho condMona of a mortgage made by John R Stamps, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 24,2003, and record­ ed onDocomber 10, 2003 in instrument 1119029, and modffied by Affidavit recorded on September 20, 2004 In instrument 1134096, in Barry county r©corns, Mtcmgan, on wtmcti mortgage mere ts daimod to be due at the date hereof toe aum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Three And 87/100 Doier* (8136,673.67), indudtog interest at 8.129% per annum. Under tw power of aaie contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice!* hereby given that Mid mortgage W be torectooed by a aaie of the mortgaged premises, or acme pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Berry County CobrthjuM to Heating* at 130 PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises ar* situated to Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores 82, accord­ ing to tw recorded plat twreof in Uber Sot Ptais on Pago 39. Atoo commencing at the Northeast comer ol Section 10, Town 1 North, Rango 8 Wool Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 ?sgross 49 Minutes West along the North In* of said Section 10, a dtotance ol 1778.13 Foot; thence South IS Degrees 11 Mtoutos West 521.90 Feet to the true piece of boginning; thence South 15 DogreM 11 Mtoutos West 200.00 Foot; thence North 74 Degree* 49 Mtoutos West 200.00 Foot to the Easterly Ine al Sunset Drive; thence North 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutos East atong said Castart/ line 200.00 Feet; thence South 74 Degree* 49 Foot West 200.00 Foot to tho Easterly Ine of Sunset Drive; thence North 15 DogreM 11 Mtoutos East along said Easterly Ine 200.00 Foot; thence South 74 Degrees 49 Mtoutos East 200.00 Foot to tho piece of beginning. i no reosmpoon penoo anas oo o morrow rrom th* deto of auch sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which com the redemption period shefl bo 30 days from the date of auch sato. Dated: September 30,2004 For more k blur motion, please cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Troll A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, 'nc. 30400 Tate^raph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8029933F01 Mani STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - FAIRLY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEAMNG RLE NO. 2004-2411A-GM unknown and whoso Interest in tho matter may bo barred or affected by toe tolowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Tuesday, 10/26/2004 at 230 p.m. at 206 W. Court St. 8302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes. for the totiowing purpose Petition for appointment of guardian of minor requesting that Ken and Jamie Hamming be appointed guardians of Heather Russel. Ken and Jamie Hamming 916 Byranwood Ct. MkfdtevBo. Ml 49333 0 (1CY7) AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ BiG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OBTABCD WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Cteon L Brown and Kristine J. Brown, husband and wile. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of June, 2003 and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Mtahigan, on the 3rd day of September. 2003 in Document No. 1112326 of Barry County Records. Mid Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at fw dale of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Hfty Three Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy Eight & 06/100 ($153,978.08), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of too power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to statute ol the State of Michigan to euch com made and provided, notice to hereby given that on the 4th day of November, 2004 al 130 o'clock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County CourthouM to Heatings, (that being the buildtog where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is nebuj, or me premtses oescnDeo m sato 11 bongago, or so much thereof al may be necessary to pay tho amount duo, m aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.13000% per annum and all legal coots, chargee, and expenses, including the attorney fees slowed by tew. and atoo any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest to the premises. Which said premises are deecribed as follows: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of tend situated in the Township of BaMmore, County of Barry, State of Mkhigwi. and deecribed m fotiows, to wtt: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 24, Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Mfchigan; thence South 1475 toot to the point of beginning; thence West 298 feet; thence South 450 toot; thence East 298 toot; thence North 460 foot to tho point ol begin­ ning. During the twelve (12) months immediately foF iowtog the sate, the property may bo redeemed, except that to toe event that tho property is deter­ mined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8003241a, tho property may bo redeemed during 30 days immodtately tolowtog tho sato. Dated: 10/7/04 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe. ” FaSSo A BROOK, PC. Jonation L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Trov Ml 48084 248-382-2800 ommmi Pub: 10/7 -10/28 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL 8. MNXER A ASSOCIATES. R£ « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BV0RMAT10N OBTABCD WAX K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sato - Petauk hM been made in the condffions of a certain mortgage made by Cheryl A Brandi, a married woman and Clayton Ftoeout, a married man to Ctifinandal, inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2003, and recorded on September 5, 2003, to Instrument No. 1112837, and rerecorded Deo-mber 51 2003,iri No- 11118716 Barry County Records,, on which mortgage there is datowd to be due at toe date hereof the eum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two and 37/100 DoMars ($14532237) indudtog interest at the rate of 7.681% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to euch cbm made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectooed by a sato of the mortgagwl premtoes, or eome part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan at 130 PM on November 4,2004. Said premtoM are situated to the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: A pared of land to the Northwest 1/4 ol Section g. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, dseertoed as: Starting at a point on the Northwest comer ol Northwest 1 /4 of said Section 33; thence East along the North Ine ol said Section, 24 rods tor tho bogin­ ning, thence South persM with the West section Ine to toe tow water Ine of a certain smafl lake located to th* Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Mid (taction 33, thence Northeasterly atong the low water Ine to toe North section Ine of said Section 33, thence West on said Section Ine to too place of beginning. 1070 Ferris Road Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of ouch sale, unices determined aban­ doned to acoorderce with i948CL600.324ia. to which com the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sato. Dated: September 30,2004 Randal S. Mffirf & Associates, P.C. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 202 Bloomfield HBs. Ml 48302 (248)335^200 Our Rte No. 116.00085 Pub: 9/30 - 10/28 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Thret to toe matter of RUDOLPH G. BISHOP under AGREEMENT dated May 12,1998. Date of Birth: November 15,1925. TO ALL CREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Rudolph G. Bishop, who lived at 2970 Culver Lake Road, Dowmg, Michigan died September 6, 2004, leaving toe above trust entitled -RUDOLPH G BISHOP TRUST in full force and effect. Credttore of toe decedent are notified that aM claim* against toe decedent or against the Trust wiN bo forever barred unless presented to NEVA B BISHOP, of 2970 Culver Lake Drive, Dowling, Michigan 49050, Co-Suooesaor Trustee, and/or PAUL D. BISHOP, of 213 Linwood Drive, Battle Creek. Michigan 49015, Co-Successor Trustee, within 4 months after toe date of publication of this notice. September 29.2004 Stage!. Hudson. Gm A Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 807 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 945-3495 Neva B. Bishop 2970 Cutver Lake Dnve Dowttog, Ml 49050 PauiD. Bishop 213 Unwood Drive Battie Creek. Michigan 49015 (1(V7) Robert A. Tremein A Assortatas, P.C. te a <Mrt OO Woe flor and we are attempting to cottoct a debt and any information obtained win bo used for tost purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by DONNA L. ABBOTT AND TROY L ABBOTT. WIFE AND HUS­ BAND to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS. INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOM­ INEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 31.2001. and record­ ed on January 3,2002. as Instrument No. 1072366 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof toe sum of ninety seven thousand six hundred six­ teen and 96/100 Dotiare ($97,616.96). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Bony County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 130 pm. on November 18. 2004. Sa»d presses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NOT.TH UNE OF SECTION 29. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 5V EAST 1112 30 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 COR­ NER OF SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59* 50* EAST 336 78 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20' 43" EAST 11.26 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF OCCUPIED ROADWAY XNOWN AS THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD: THENCE EASTERLY 144.62 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH RADIUS OF 70000 FEET, THE CHOiR OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 84 DEGREES 33* 3T EAST AND MEASURES 144.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE X‘ 00* EAST 718.33 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ABANDONED PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 697.16 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE AND THE ARCT OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH RADIUS OF 8000.00 FEET. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 89 DEGREES 09* 39" WEST AND MEASURES 696.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 20' 34’ WEST 245.53 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF RAILROAD; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14’ 20- EAST 276.33 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59* 50“ EAST 44030 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14* 2T EAST 450.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ot such sale. Dated: October 7420)4 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagor ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robed A. Tremam A Menrtates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 4800^6616 For toiormabon ptease cal: (248) 540-7701 cwun (10/28) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Daniel R. Deugaw. a married man. Mortgagors, to Greenpoint Credl Corporation. Mortgagee, dated tto 19th day of February, 1999 and recorded in the office nt the Register of Deeds, for The County ol Bany snrf State of Michigan, on the 25th day of February. 1999 in Instrumer.; Number 1025719 on Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum d Ninety Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine A 32/100 ($97329.32), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. New. therefore, by virtue of toe power al sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on too 14th day of October, 2004 at 130 o'clock p.m. Local Timo, said mortgage will be tor©dosed by a sate at pubic auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at too Barry County said mortgage wil be torectooed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at tho Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the buMtog where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of toe premises deecribed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as many be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.940% per annum and all legal costs, charge*, and expenses, including the attorney lees slowed by tew. and also any sum or sums which maybe paid by tho undersigned, nec­ essary to protect It* interest in the premises. Which said premises are deecribed as folow*: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as foflows. to wit: Unit 1 ol Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to the master deed recorded in Uber 636, Pag* 592. and First Amendment recorded In Uber 668, Page 222, together with righto in general com­ mon elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said master deed and described in Act 59 of the Pubic Acts of 1978 as amended. Said Property Includes 1999 Champion Enterprise Manufactured Home. During the sit (6) months Immediately toilowing the sate, tie property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed Airing X days immedi­ ately following the sate Dated: 9d 6/04 Greenpoint Credit Corporation, LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Greenpoint Credit Corporation. LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 NO-nCE Of MORTGAGE SALE THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYNFORMATKM THAT WE OBTAIN WVL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE ON ACTIVE HUTABY DUTT. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE KI THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Datott hae bttn mad* In th* Wnrn and conditions ol • Mongag* bMring rrtarest at a 3500% par anman mad* by Robad 0. Drake and Jani J Drake, husband and wile. Mongagor. lo New Century Mortgage Corporafcx-. Mortgagee, on May 23. 2003 and raoordad St She Office ol lhe Register a Deads tor *w County ct Bany. State ol Michigan, on Jm 8. 2003 m Document No. 1105008 ot Mortgage*, and aubaaquantty assigned Id The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there ia due. as ot tho date otlhaNotlco, the principal sum ol S81.122.se, plus intereat. Under lhe power of aaie contained in aaid Mortgage and the statute in auch caM made and provtdad. Nolica a haraby given toat on Octobar 29. 200*. al 1 DO p.m.. local time, aaid Mortgage Shan be toractoeed at aaie al puMc auction to Yw Ngheat bidder al *w Barry County Coudhouae. County at Berry. State ot Mkttgwi. (that betog orn st the placaa at holding CkcM Court In aaid County), ot the premiMa daacribad in aaid Mortgage, or aom* pan of Stem. Th* premtoM deeotoed In aaid Mortgage Ie located In m* Townahip a Hop*, County di Sorry. State of Michigan and legaly daeertted m: Commencing on tie North Seaton line ot Seaton 1. T2N, RVW. at the Intereoakm a Seger Roed and Cedar Creak Read tor the place ol beginning; thence Weet on eaid SecScn Ine 500 laat; thanca South 30B leal; thence East 500 laeL mom or I*m to the centerline ot Cedar Creek Roed; thence Northerly atong the oemarlne al Coder Creek Roed 300 toot to the piece al beginning. 1475 W Sager Road Tas Identification No. OB-07-001-012-05 Tha redamplton period ahaS be on* (1) year from the dal* of th* aala: unieaa datorminad abandoned in accordance wan MCLA 0003241a in wrnch cam the redemption period she* ba thirty (30) days tram th* data at euch aaie. DATED: Septomor 13. 2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys tor MortgagM 1985 N. Cadar. SuM 4 Hoh. Ml 45842 (517)8984629 NoMm 01 Mor^aoe ftoraetaauro Bal* THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: 1111* aaie may be raacindad by Ih* foredoeing mortoagM. tn that aeart, your itomrgea, W any, ahaB ba 9mb•d *dWy to tha return of tha bld amount tenMORTGAGE'sJU^'betaj'hm^Mn mad* In the conditions ol a mortgage mad* by Eugene O. Ryan, a atogto man, original mortqeqof(s), to Capstone Mortgepe Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December X. 1999, and recorded on January 13, 2000 In instrument 10401X, and aaaigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New Wc, as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated September 28. 2001 recorded an 0ctoben2, 2001 ■n instrument 1067489, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date liereof the sum ol Nkwty-6ght Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 98/IX DoOars ($98333.98). indudtog totereat al 1035% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to aaid mort­ gage and the statute in auch case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thatsoid mortgage e^ be torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, al tw Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on November 18, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: A paroel ot land situated to the Weet 1/2 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, being more perticuiarty deecribed as: Commencing at lhe North 1/4 comer of Suction 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence South 02 degree* 19 minute* 34 second* East 1512.11 feet atong the North and South 1/4 ine of said Section to the South Ine of the Plat ol Smith 's Acres, accordtog to the recorded plat there­ of to Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 10, Bany County Records, at a point North 89 degrees X minute* X second* East 838 feet from the Southwest comer of said Plat as monumented; thence continuing South 02 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds East 828X toet along stod 1/4 Ina; thence Sotah 87 degree* 40 minutes 26 second* Wset 406.97 teet perpendicular with said 1/4 Ina; thence South 44 degrees X minutes 10 seconds West 228.X toet to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 44 degrees X minutes 10 seconds West 226.X teet; thence North 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 sec­ onds West 482.64 test to the Southeasterly right of way Ine of Sprague Road; thence North 44 degress X minutes 10 seconds East 228.X teet along said Southeasterly Ine to a point North 45 degress 29 minutes X seconds West from the place of begin­ ning; thence South 45 degrees 29 minute* 50 sec­ onds East 482.64 tee! to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unlees determined Aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8X.324la, to which caee the redemption period Shan be X day* from the date ol auch sale. Dated October 7,2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott 5 Trott. PC. Attorney* For Bank of New York, as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File M32947F02 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The Hastings BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 - AS A DEBT COLLATOR. WE ARE ATTBKT•KJTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYWFORMATKM OBTAMED WILL K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTWYUS ATTHENUMBCT BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauft having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage rnarte by Guy W. Barren and Patricia M. Banal, husband and wile. Mortgagors, to IndyMac Mortgage Hottngs. Inc., Mortgagee, dated fie 24fi day of June. 1998 and recorded in the office of fte Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2Stfi day of June. 1988 in Instrument No. 1014078 of Barry County Record*, on which mortgage twre is claimed to be due. al tha date of Ma notice, the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Seven A 81/IX ($8733731), and no autt or proceedtog st tew or In equity having been instituted to recover the dsbt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tie power of aaie contairwd In said mortgage, and pursuant to statote of fis State of MkMgan in such caee mads and provided, notice is hereby given that on tie 28fi day of October, 2004 at 1X o'clock pjn. Local Time, aaid mortgage wB be torectooed by a eate al pubic auc­ tion, to tie highest bidder, at tw Bany County Courthouse In Hastings, (that being the butidhg where the Circuit Court tor tw County of Bany I* held), of the premtoes described in said mortgage, or ao much twreof as be nsnsieaqr to pay tw amount duo. as aforesaid on said mortgage, wtih totereat thereon at 8.50% par annum and al legal coate, chargee, and expenses, hetadtag the attor­ ney toes alowed by law. and ateo any sum or sums which may be paid by tw underejanad, nsnusary to prated it* intereat to fie premtoes. Which said premtoes are deecribed as totiows: Al twt certain piece or parcel of land situated to tw Townahip of Orangevtoe. County of Barry. State of MtaNgan, eno oesenoeo as iosow*, to wit. Rider A Legal Description Parcel H: That pert of fie East 1/2 of tw Northeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, deecribed as: Commencing al tw East 1/4 comer of aaid Section; thanca North M degress 58 "*?*? *** ^ <7 test along the Soufilna of said Northeast 1/4; thanca North 21 aegraea 00 mkiiMe Waa ttS7 leal; thence Scuti 80 OagraM 00 rninutM W*« 17.48 lea. thence Natl 21 degraM 00 minuM Wea 188.03 lea to th* ptece ol tegkinins; thanca North 21 Moraae 00 mH an WM220.0laa;t>anoaNortheOMgraMOO>i*>utoa Eaa 502 laaL mom or tea*, to tw cameilna a OrangavRe Craek; tone* ScOhaaMarty along aaid oenrerirw cw wet. more or was, n a erw wrsen beer* North W degrees X minutes East tram tw ptaos of beginning; fiance Soufi X dogrose X minutes West 610 tesL more or tees, atong said Ine to the piaoe of beginning. Subject to end together wtoi an easement tor ingreea^groos and utiMy purP°eee over a «foot wtoo strip of tond, fw Westeriy k* of aMch to described as: Commencing at f* East 1/4 comer of Section 18. %wn 2 North, Ra^s 10 Waal, fisnos North 86 degrees 58 minutoe Wlrol 567.47 tost along tha South Ine of tw Northaato 1/4 of said Section to fw pteoo of begMng of said easement, thenoo North 21 dsgross X minutoe West X37 fete; thence Soufo X degrees X min­ utoe Wom 17.46 tost, thonoe North 21 degree* X minutes West 82633 tost to fwpletw of said ease­ ment Said property todudee a 1988 patriot manutoctored home, BeriMteo. RW12429 IBi During tw six (6) months immedtately tolowing fie sato, tw property may be redeemed, except twt In fie event that the property to determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8003241a, tw property may be redeemed during X days krwrwdb etely tolowing tw sate. Doted: 913004 < , B a—, Um. moywiac Mongage Hoxangs, me. FABreaO* BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for IndyMac Mortgage Hoklngs, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Sutte 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-26X —Pub: 800-10121 NOTICE TO THE REBKXNTB OF BARRY COUNTY: Planning Commtoeion wil conduct a p nr tw fooowmg apoom use reniws. Ekfne. Leoatton: 4551 Lottua Rd., in Section 9 of Irving home occupation (rock setong buafrwM) in fie AR zoning district. Locaffion: 10X Woodruff Rd., In Section 6 of Hastings Itap. Pwpoae: Requesting a spacial uae parmff to rent agricultural buMngs tor boat storage In fie AA zonina dtotrict Ittbtod Case Number 8P-2040M Gun Lake Imreolore Inc. LaroBen: Comer of Wildwood Rd. & Pattmeon Rd. in Section 7 of Orangovflto Ttep Purpoae: Requesting a apectol ue< perml for mineral extraction and processing of sand and PLACE: Community Room In tho Courts 1 Law BuMtog at 2X West Court SL. Hastings, MtaNgan. Site inspections of tie stove deecribed proper­ ties wtt bo completed by the Planning Commtoston members before th* doy of tw hearing interested poraons casmngproaara wear wews upon an appeto either verbXy or In writing w« be given tw opportunffy to bo heard at fie atoue men­ tioned time and piece. Any written response may bo maiod to tw address Rated below or taxad to (289) 948-4820. Tho County ot Bany wB provide neceeeary aux­ iliary aide and services, such as signore for tw hearing impaired and audto tapes at printed msrasures being considered at fie mooting to IndMduato with dtoabMtiae at tw moetin^/haering upon ton (10) days notice to tho County ot Barry. IndMduato with dteabtotiee requiring auxtoary aids or sorvtoos should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the foltowing: Michael Brown, County Adrrtntetrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (280) 945-1264. Debbie 8. Smith Barry County Ctork (KV7) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES WE Or*JM m BE USED FOR THAT PUR* POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPPICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be reedndod by the forectoetng mortgagee, in thet event, your rtemagas, If any. ehaft be fimhed ootefy to the return of tho bid emount ten­ dered ot aeta, piuo interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mate in the condMons of a mortgage mete by Gary Sias and Renee Sias, husbond and wife, original mort­ gagor^). to National City Bank of Cotombus, Mortgagee, dated December 2,2000, and recorded on December 4. 2000 in instrument 1052568. in Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen And 91/IX Dolors ($70,214.91). including Intereat at 13.25% oar annum. Under tho power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in auch caee mate and pro­ vided, notice m hereby givon that said mortgage wifl bo torectooed by a aaie of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at tho Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on November 18.2004. Said premises are situated in Wage of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Stock 10 Of SAMUEL ROUGH'S ADDITION to the VNfege of Freeport, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Pago 23. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from too date of auch sate, unteos determined aban­ doned in accordanoo with MCLA 800.3241a. in which caee the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: October 7. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Bank of Columbus 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Ate P036826F01 «« Notice Of Mortgage Forectooure Salo THB RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: This aaie may bo reedndod by tho fcrectoaing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaft bo Hmftod aotely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mate In the conditions of a mortgage mate by Mtohaei J. Newman, a married man and Tina Newman, hus­ band and wife, original mortgagorfa), to Broadmoor rnancuu services. me., a micnigan v^prpu^auon, Mortgagee, dated November 30.2001. and record­ ed on December 19, 2001 in instrumsnt 1071678, and assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ns assignee by an assignment dated July 18,2002 recorded on August 4.2002 in instru­ ment 1064934, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Nine And 48/IX Dollars ($87,679.48). including interest at 6.5% por annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mate and provneo, nouco ts nereoy given tnat sato mortgage wu be torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premtoes, or some pert of them, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on November 18,2004. Said promises are situated in Townahip of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, described aa; commencing at tha Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 ol said Section 28; thence West 10 rote; thence North 18 rods; thence East 10 rods; thenca South 16 rods to the place of begin­ ning. Tho redemption period ahafl bo 6 months from tho date of such sate, uiVcss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be X days from tho date ol such sale. Dated: October 7.2004 For more information, please coil: FC X 248.583.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Dataware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 RtofO1159OFO2 —«• Robert A. Tremein A Aee ocietee, P.C. le a debt coHoctor and wo era attempting lo coftect a debt and any Information obtained wM bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon mate in tho condMons ot a mortgage mate by JASON G. CURTIS. A SINGLE MAN to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC, LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 13, 2003, and recorded on August 28, 2003, as Instrument No. 1112065 Barry County Records, Michigan,and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA, by W) assign­ ment dated August 13, 2003, and recorded on February 2,2004, as Instrument No. 1121610 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninety thousand five hundred thirteen and 17/100 Doflars (190.513.17), including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of rate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mate and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml al 1 30 p.m. on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11 The redemption period shall bo 6 months o» sort, sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemp­ tion period shnii be 30 days from the date of such sate. Deled: September 30. 2004 WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009X16 For Information please call: (248)540-7701 omm»z (10/21) ENG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE ftftLTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mete in the conditions of a mortgage mate by Robert M. VanHaftsma Jr., a married man and Kathy VanHaftsma. his wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 25,2004, and recorded on March 4, 2004 in instrument 1123177, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Eleven Thousand Sixty-Nine And 39/100 Doflare (1111,089.39), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under toe power of sato contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mate and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be torectooed by a sate of tho mortgaged premtoes. or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IX PM. on November 4.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 9. Town 1 North. Rango 9 Wool. Bony Township. Barry County, Mtohigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West. 831.00 feet along the East fine of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West, 1292.45 toet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West. 272.44 teet atong the West ine of tho East 1/2 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the troe point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 soconte Waal. 293.89 toet along sard West line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East. 380.07 toet; thence South 00 degrees 50 min­ utes 34 seconds East. 29389 toet; thence North 89 degress 43 minutea 51 seconds West, 380.07 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes for Kingsbury Road The redemption period shafl bo 6 months from the date of ouch aate, ufless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. In which case tho redemption period shall bo X days from tho date of such sate. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please caii: FC R 248.593.1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorney For Mortgage Electronic QagMretton Systems, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 RtoP034983F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foradoeura Sato TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte safe may bo reedndod by the foreclosing mortgagee )n that event, your item ages, ft any. ahal bo Bmltod aotely to tho return of the Md amount ten­ dered at aate, plua interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Schultz, and Dawn Schuttz, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to First Bank of South Dakota, NA. Mortgagee dated September 22. 1997. and recorded on July 24. 1998 in instrument 1015605. in Barry county records. Mtohigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ten And 50/100 Dollars ($24,810.50). inducting interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tire statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttito vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on Novembers, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Mtohigan. and are deecribed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, tor place of beginning, thence North 31 rods, thence East 20-2/3 rods, thence South 31 rods, thence West 20-2/3 rods to piece of beginning Irving Township. Barry County. Mtohigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1213 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For US Bank. National Association ND, sucesaor through merger to Rret Bank of South Dakota. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte 4021838F03 >■-*<« r----- -«-----nonce- rw vr mongage rorwcioeure wee TH® RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aria may be reedndod by tho foredoolng mortgagee. In thctevonLyourdaaiagea.MaRy.aliaflbotimlled aotely to the return of Ste bM amount ten­ dered at cote, plua internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n WE OBTAM WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Keith Schultz and Dawn Schultz. Husband and Wife, original mortgagors). to DMR Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, doted July 8, 1994, and recorded on July 12. 1994 In Uber 809 on Pago 708, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Alliance Mortgage Company as assignee by an assignment dated February 1, 2000 recorded on July 28, 2000 in instrument 1047404, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ia claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Seven And 74/IX Doflare ($65,307.74). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given that said mortgage win bo torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of foam, at pubic vendue, at ths Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on October 28.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the West 1/2 of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, for a place of beginning. Thence North 31 Rods, thence East 20 2/3 rods. Thence South 31 rods. Thence West 20 2/3 rods to the piece of beginning. Irving Township, Barry County. Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of auch aate. Doted: September 23,2004 For more information, please caM: FC W 248.5931312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Everhome Mortgage Company fka Affance Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte P028426F03 o^o« SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETBIG SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 - 730 PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Flint, Lyons, Lee. Rogers. Hawthorne. Greenfield. Carr and 5 guests. Minutea of the August 11. 2004 Regular Soard Meeting approved. Approved to rent the haM to a resident for Quality Deer Management meetings to be held once a month by voice vote. Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Approved revision of last month’s payroll by roll caJ vote. Treasurer’s report accepted by voice vote. Approved to forego the 2nd chloride application by voice vote. Approved first reading of proposed Ordinance 2004-103 by rol cal vote. Approved to raise our Election Inspectors pay to $8.5Ofhouf wflh $30 00 extra for ttw Chaipereon and two (2) hours of pay for their etedton schooling by roil can vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor ommm* (10/7) the conditions of a mortgage made hy Artin F. Dougherty and Juctito K. Dougherty, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Mtohigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 1999, and recorded on August 4, 1999 In instrument 1033546. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Count.ywkfe Home Loens, Inc. as assignee by an assigfilWht dated August 3,1999 recorded on October 7, 1999 in instrument 1036299, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two And 64/100 Dollars ($88,142.04), inducting interest at 9JB% per annum. Under the power ol safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises 'are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Mtohigan, and are described as: Lots 13 and 14. Pierson’s Adctition. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plate on Page 41, Bany County Records. The redemption period shall bo 8 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mictagan 48025-5822 Rfefl00X15F02 am Notice Of Mortgage Foret toeure Bate TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be iwanusa vy uw iwwcMMing m that event, your damogee. If any, ahaft bo Bmllod aotely to tho return of tho bM amount ten­ dered at sale, plus kntorect MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurt Rscher. a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 18.2003, and recorded on March 3, 2003 in instrument 1098699. tn Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ten And 61/IX Doflars ($182,810.61). inducting inter­ est at 4.75% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings al 1:00 PM. on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Mtohigan, and are described as: Lots 25 and 26, inclusive Buena Vista Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded piat tnereof in Uber 3 of Plate on Page 106. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 4036057F01 owwwa TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTata TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HFORMATIOH OBTAHEO WILL BE USED FOR THAT MMFOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE H ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE CMx« has bMn mads si tha conoaona ol a mongage made by Diane L Hemmond. lo Mortgage Electronic Regietretion SyMame. me . mortgagee, dated November 21. 2002 and recorded November 27. 2002 in document number 1092536. Berry County Records Saal mortgage a now held by LaSale Bank National Aacooehon ae Truetee lor Structured Aeaat Investment Loen Trust Swiss 20C3flC2 by assignment dated September 29. 2003 end record­ ed on October 8. 2003 in document number 1115150. Bany County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mor^ege the sum ol Sody-Seven Thousand Twenty Nine and 78/100 Dollars (587,02978) rtdudmg interest el the rale ol 8.99% par ennum. Under the poear ol sate contained m the mortgage and the stehatt ol the Stale ol Mctegan. notice ie hereby given that tw mortgage wB ba toradoeed by a sale ol ma mortgaged pram­ bee. or eome part ol mam. at pubic venue M tw Bany County Courthouaa m Haetinga m Bany County. Mktagan at 100 pjn. on October 28.2004. The premaes are locaMd In tw Cay ol HMSnge. Bany County. Michigan, and are daeertood aa: Lots 10 and 11. Block 8. PW ol UnooM Park AddMon. acoordWg to tw recorded ptot twreol to Uber 1 ol Plats, on page 56. The rodampBon period shea be 8 months tram tha daw ol such aaie. unleaa tw properly b desenrwwd abandoned in accordance wah MCLA »6003241s. to which caee tw redemp­ tion period shat be 30 days from tw daw ol tw sab. TO AU. PURCHASERS The toractoetog mort­ gagee can reednd tw sab to me evert a 3rd party buys tw propsrty snd twm b a sknutanaoue rueOkaton wah the borrower, m twt evert, your damagea, a any. aro InStod aoWy to tw return d tw Ud amount tendered M ecto. Dated: September 30. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC ABomeys tor LaSate Bank National AaeooMon as Trustee tor Structured Asset Investment Loan Trost Sartos 2003-8C2. Aa Assignee P.O. Bos 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 2B9.0154 ASAP611963 8130.10/7.10/14, 10/21 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATK)N OBTAMED WftX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ralph D. Odette and Tammy Odette, hus­ band and wife, Mortgagors, to First Franklin Financial Corporation.. Mortgagee, dated the 31 at day of July, 2003 and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of October. 2003 In Document f 1115193 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having boon assigned to Wefts Fargo Bank NX. ftrvustM, on whfch mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum ol Eighty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Seven & 79/IX ($85,757.79), md no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boon institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefc-a. by virtue of tho power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute ol the State ot Mtohigan In auch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 28th day of October. 2004 al 10W o'clock ajn. Local Tlnw. aaid mortgage wfll bo toredosed by a sate at puMc auction, to ths highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is hold), of the premises dsscribed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as atorested on said mortgage, with intereat thereon at 7.500% per annum and afl legal coats, charges, and expenses, inducting tho attorney foes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may ba paid by the wufereigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are deecribed as foflows: Afl that certain piece or parcel of tend sftuated in the Townahip of Assyria. County of Barry, State of Mtohigan, and described as foflows, to wit: Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as foflows: Tho West 6 acres of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of ths Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1 North, Rango 7 Weat. tho East Ine 10 be 16 loot East of foe Ittte house on said land; except commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of th© Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 17, thonoe EMt atong said quarter fine a distance of 135 feet, thonoe South 200 feoL thonoe West 135 feet, thence North 2X feet to the point of beginning, excepting so much thereof as is layed out for occupied for high­ way purposes. 67X Keyes Rd. During the twelve (12) months immediately foflowing the iafo, the property may be redeemed, except that in tho event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6X.324la. the property may be redeemed during X days immedtateiy foflowing tho sate. Doted; 9/28XM Wofls Fargo Bank. NA. ss trustee. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Jonathan L Engman (PS6384) Attorney tor Wofls Fargo Bank. NA, as trustee. 888 W. Big Beever. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP611268 9/X. 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 obmb747 STATE OF fiRCHMAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 04-024098-DE Estate of Shiriey Eiofee LaDore Date of birth: Juno 21. 1927 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Shiriey Eloiee LaDore, who lived at 820 E. Biair Street. Hastings, Mtohigan died September 2.2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that afl claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kenneth LaDere or Scott LaDere, named personal representative, or pro­ posed representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. James J. Goulooze (P44497) 259 East Street Freeport. Ml 49325 (269) 945-2255 Kenneth LaDere 2440 S Chartton Park Rd Hastings Ml 49058 Scott LaDere 3X1 10th Ave. Wayland. Ml 49038 (10^) Nodes Ot Mortgag. Foreckwura Sato TUB FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT B4G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BtFORMATKM WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aNe may be a*ww Aaeat^ai 07 Ksa uw Mwa -----1------ *---- --------~ - Lin — rvvunnwo >orvcioscng mortga^w. that •v'xrt, your damagre. If any. shaH ba limit­ ed aotely to the return of the bM emount ten­ dered at eete, ptae tntereeL MORTGAGE SALE - Defauft has been mate in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet M Ingersoll, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Countrywide Home Loens. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 31.2003. and recorded on April 3,2003 in instrument 1101388. in Bany coun­ ty records. Mtohigan. on which mortgage tfwre ia claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum ol Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven And 34/IX Dollars ($52,137.34). including vtereet at 7.i% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB ba torectoeed by a aate of foe mortgaged premten. or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Bvry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on November 18. 2004 Said premtoes are situated in VBage ot NashvWa. Barry County. Mtohigan. and are deecribed as: The West 42 teal ot Lot 19 and lhe East 42 feet of Lot 20 ol HARDENDORFS ADOL TION to tho VMage of Nashvtfle. acconting to tw recorded plat thereof, aa recorded in Uber 1 ol Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shafl ba 6 months from the date of auch aate. unteas dotemvned aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 8XJ24la. in which case the redemption period she! bo X days from the (fete of such sate. Dated: October 7.2004 For more information, ptease cafl: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Leans, inc. 304X Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Btoghem Fsrme. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte F038947F01 -------- WG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATtON WEOBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE fiflUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be <4 eo»y to fee return ot We bM aaaouat ten­ dered al aate, plua imareaL MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft hM boon made r< the conditions of a mortgage made by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, husband and wfto, with fuM rights c^sunrivorahip. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regtafration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 11. 2003, and recorded on June 19. 2X3 in to^rument 1108646. in Bwry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred SixtyTteo And 51/IX Doftscs ($1X,46241). including interest at 7.378% por annum. ' Under tho power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such com matte and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given mat said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Caattoton, Barry County. Mtohigan. and are described as: The Wage of Morgan. (Formerly Sheridan), Lot No. 43, of Morgan Plat. 4 rods wide, 8 rods long. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from foe dote of such sato. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shaft ba X days from the date of such sato. Dated: Septembor X. 2004 For more Inkw motion, ptease cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. ~ 3O4X Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forma, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte W35344F01 ommi Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Safe THB FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTV4G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY PFORMATION WE OBTAM WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARYDUTY. Aip< PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be reodndod by the forectoaing mortgagee. In that event, your damagoa. If any, ehall bo ftmited aotely to the return of the bM amount tendared ot aate, plus intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft hM been made in the condttons of a mortgage made by Amber Sue Snyder, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Paul A. Getzln A Lynn M. Getzin dbe West Mtohigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated July 23. 2X1. and recorded on July X. 2X1 In instrument 1063857, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corpc"’tion as assign ■ ■ by an assignment dated July 27, 2X1 recorded on July X, 2X1 in instrument 1063858, in Barry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Thirty-One And 18/IX Doflare ($58X118). inducting intereat at 7.5% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice «s hereby >ren that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 130 PM. on October 21. 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: The East 94 feet of Lot 45 of Tho Plot of the Wage of Nashville, according to the record­ ed ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plots on Page 10. Barry County Records The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8X.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sate Dated: September 16. 2004 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Cocporatxxi 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4034073F02 (9/16)( 10-7) �Page 20 - Thursday. October 7. 2004 - The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT Three teens nabbed In property damages $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 2 FACE CORDS of cured Black Oak. $68. Split A some unsplit. (269)945-2821________ 4X8 UTILITY TRAILER: has tilt, removable sides, good tires, $400. (269)948-2743 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 * sell $325. (517)204-0600_______________ AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition. $500 obo. (269)9480502 BLUEGRASS BASS 3/4 Cremona stand-up, $750. (269)948-9388_______________ FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments A 3 cases, $400 obo. Call (269)945-9340._______________ FOR SALE: Treadmill A weight bench has leg exten­ sion A lateral bar, free weights included, excellent rood. both $150 firm. (269)948-9064 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190,_______________ FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190._______________ FOR SALE: FMCHXFgalfcn sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. PROPANE SALES: Wednes­ day A Saturday only, 201b. tanks refilled for $10. Dis­ counts on larger tanks A mo­ torhomes. 126 E. Orchard St., Delton. Look for the small cycle shop. (269)623-2272 2 BEDROOM in the coun­ try. No pets, appliances in­ cluded, $525/month plus se­ curity deposit. (269)948-8943 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, fenced ba>rkyard. Del­ ton schools, $685 plus depos­ it. (269)948-8943 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: Friday, Oc­ tober 8th, 8:30am-530pm A Saturday, October 9th, 9amnoon. Furniture, baby things. Little Tykes art desk, some mens stuff A more. 2780 Center Rd., Hastings. HASTINGS 4 2003 DODGE STRATUS SE: 26,000 miles, automatic starter, asking $10,500 obo. (269)948-2865 ask for Heath­ er. FOR SALE: 1990 3(T dare A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. // FOR SALE: 1990 M Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)8388909. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions for an EXPERIENCED Accounts Payable Clerk in Hastings. Pay rate will start © $9. Hours will be 8am4:30pm Monday-Friday. Po­ sition is long term with pos­ sibility of hire in. Experience with JDE is also a MUST. Qualified candidates must have an updaced resume for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information....(269)9483OXLEQE___________________ AIR EXPEDITE/EXPRESS ROUTES: to $18/hr. ♦ box truck Health/ dental/401K, 4wk paid. 517-886-5445 TOC. CABLE INSTALLER (IN HOME, HOOK-UP): to $16J2/hr. Full training/tools! Local work (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. CARPENTERS/LABORERS/TRAINEES: TO S22/HR. + benefits, company truck 40IK, local 517-886­ 5445 TOC fee. DOGGIE DAYCARE/ HORSE HELP: To $15/hz FT/PT. Need clinics, ken­ nels, training. (517)886-5445 TOC fee. EJL DESK CLERK/CUSTOMER SERVICE: To $13.64/hr. Benefits. Friendly, caring personality. 517-886­ 5445 TOC fee. OFFICE/VTDEO SURVEIL-. LANCE/PATROLi TO $1750/hr. ♦ benefits. Entry/skilled/local. (517)886-5445 TOC fee PACKAGING PRODUC­ TION: TO $17/hr. Benefits. All shift! Large plant! Train­ ing. ASAP! (517)886-5445 TDCfea.____________________ RECEPTIONIST/FRONT DESK: TO $13.60/hr + ben­ efits! Good, friendly voice. Will train! (517)886-5445 TOC fee. TEACHERS/CLASS ROOM AIDES: Great pay. FT/PT. Entry level. No degree. As­ sist activity/trips. (517)886­ 5445 TOC fee._______________ WAREHOUSE (BEER CO.): Hi-Lo, packaging, shipping A/or assemby. To $15/hr. + benefits! (517)886-5445 TOC fee._________________________ WORK FROM HOME; In­ ternational Company need­ ing Leaders and Supervisors. Full and part time available. Residual income, full train­ ing included. Please visit for details www.GoodByJob.com 1-888-705-4725. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,6«). Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. 2 YEAR OLD quarter horse, $1,000. (517)852-1643 or (269)429-9396. FORD IN TRACTOR: looks good, runs great, new clutch. Asking $3,400. (269)623-8739 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set bought/never used. Cost over $800. (517)204-0600_______________ BED: a brand new queen pillowv>p mattress set Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $129. Can deliver. (616)318 BED: king pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $229. (616)3186998_______________ BED: Memory Foam mat­ tress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell $429. Call (616)281-5575. Can de­ liver. BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $399. Can deliver (616)281-5575. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell, $629. Can deliver. (616)281-5575 COUCH, $269; Loveseat $220; Chair, $125. Sell as group or separate. Brand new, can deliver. (616)281­ 5575________________________ LEATHER SOFA AND LOVESEAT: Brand new, beautiful. Still in factory package. Can separate, $749. (616)281-5575 can deliver. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. ELECTRICIAN AVAILA­ BLE FOR all your large and small needs, service changes a speciality, cable television outlets, telephone outlets and troubleshooting, (269)945-5156. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Cal! Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 A’... / CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 5 beautiful acres of hard­ woods, ideal hunting and camping location. Short drive to Lake Huron and within walking distance to state land. Driveway and cleared campsite, electric. $27,900, $500 down. $340 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-9683118, www.northemlandco.com______________ FOR SALE: 5 acres. Drive­ way permit perked, country setting northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132._____________ FOR SALE: farmhouse style 3bd home for sale in Alto, $78,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132._______________ TO SETTLE ESTATE: Del­ ton 3 bdr. home on lake, 2 bath, full basement $119,000 but will consider all offers (269)37804556. EXPERIENCED PRESS OP­ ERATORS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently ac­ cepting applications for openings in Ionia. MUST have on the job experience operating metal stamping presses. ALL shifts available. Pay rate starts between $7$7.20 per hour with a $1 an hour attendance bonus if scheduled hours are com­ pleted each week. Contact MANPOWER today for more information....(269)9483000. EOE PROBATION OFFICER: monitor youth under the su­ pervision of the court. Start­ ing salary $31,642. B.S/B.A. required. Send cover letter A resume by October 15th to: BCTCFD Attn: Robert Nida, 206 W. Court St. Suite 302, Hastings. MI. 49058. 4 THE FAMILY OF LINDSAY (LYNN) HUTT would like to extend our sin­ cere thanks to Dr. Steven Wildem, nurses and staff on the 3rd floor and ICU at Pen­ nock Hospital for their sup­ port and caring at this diffi­ cult time. We would also like to thank Pastor Dan Currie and all our friends for their visits, flowers, cards and prayers during his illness, and their support at the hos­ pital. What a blessing to know that people care and that Lynn is with his Lord. God bless you, Iva Hutt, Sarah Hutt, Louise (John) Capizzo and grand­ children. THANK YOU Daryl's family all knew that he was a special person, but we were overwhelmed at the number of people who also shared with us how he was special to them. There is no possible way to let you all know how much it meant to Daryl's family that you would take the time to send a card, telephone, say a prayer, bring food into the family, just stop in to visit and share with us in our sorrow. From the time of his accident people have been so caring and compassionate. The Kent County Sheriff's Traffic Division were kind­ ness itself. The Victim's Ad­ vocates, John and Sue, who were at the scene of the accident and helped with our grandson Christopher, and later helped my son, daughter in law and I at the hospital were so sensi­ tive to our reeds. Our Pastor Mark and his wife, Ellen were there the minute we needed them. So many neighbors and friends brought food and called to qffer help. Offers from ahn farmers to help bring in the crops when the time was right. Gary Byma and his staff from Koops Funeral Chapel for making a very hard time so much easier. Your visits to the funeral home and the memories you shared with us helped to make dealing with his death a bit easier. We want to thank the many people who gave memorial contributions to our church's new Ebenezer Center anti to the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. What a thoughtful way to remember Daryl. Many thanks to the ladies from the West Berlin Wesleyan Church who provided and served such a wonderful luncheon after the funeral. With sincere thanks from the family of Daryl C. Jackson. Bonnie Jackson Darlene, Jerry, Jamie, Jason and Brian Young Chris, Carla, Christopher, Boone, Aubrey and Levi J Jackson //. ■ FORKLIFT,/MACHINE OP­ ERATOR: MANPOWER of Hastings is accepting appli­ cations for a position in Lake Odessa. Previous forklift ex­ perience is a must. Will also operate Brickers and Bailers to crush scrap metal. Com­ pany will train on machi­ nery. Must be willing to work in a warehouse envi­ ronment. Pay rate will start © $9 and hours will be 8am4:30pm Monday-Friday. Contact MANPOWER for more information...(269)948 30QILEQE-------------------------------MECHANIC: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently ac­ cepting applications for a position in Lake Odessa. Qualified candidate must hav? stick welding experi­ ence as well as mechanical knowledge of hi-lo's, trucks A trailers. Previous on the job mechanical experience is also a must. Hours are from 7am-4:30pm and pay starts between $10-$16 depending on experience. An updated resume will be required for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information....(269)948 3000 EOE HASTINGS — Three 15-year-old juveniles have been apprehended in connection with numerous complaints of property damage filed with the Hastings Police Department over the last two months. Complaints have consisted of numerous tires flattened, a roof damaged. and several canoes released into lhe Thomapple River. Petitions were authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor's office for a total of 17 counts of malicious destruction of property. The teens' names were not released because they are minors. Two men charged In theft of van HASTINGS — Two men were arrested in connection with a report of a stolen van in the 700 block of South Jefferson last rriday. Officers from the Hastings Police Department said the vehicle was spotted moments later in the area of West State Road near Airport Road by a deputy from Barry County Sheriff’s Department, traveling at a high rate of speed. The suspects and vehicle were later located at a residence in the 2000 block of West State Road. The 1998 Dodge Caravan had extensive damage to the driver’s side. James Curtis Sivils. 19. was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated and charged with motor vehicle theft Nicholas Brian Ray. 18. was charged with minor in possession of alcohol and motor vehicle theft Police seek info on home burglary WOODLAND — A burglary of a home was called in from a resident on North Woodland Road last Friday. The back door had been kicked in and the house ransacked sometime between 8 a_m. and 1:22 p.m. when the resident returned from work. Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings at 269-948-8283. Area departments handle brush fire MAPLE VALLEY TOWNSHIP — A brush fire was reported last Friday near the corner of M-66 and East Cloverdale Road about 100 yards from a residence on Holmes Road. Bellevue and Hastings fire departments arrived quickly and doused the fire. There was no reported damage to the residences in the area. Woman held in domestic assault HASTINGS — Officers responded last R iay to a report of domestic violence in the 1600 block of South Jefferson Street The victim, a 36-year-old Hastings resident, explained that he was assaulted, his vehicle damaged, and numerous things in his home damaged due to a recent breakup between the two of them. Roberts Groner. 31. was arrested and lodged at the Bany County Jail for domestic assault and battery. Drunken man arrested on warrant BARRY TOWNSHIP — A resident on Sytsma Street called 911 to have a drunken man removed from her property last Friday. The man was asked repeatedly to leave the home by the property owner but would not leave. Vernon Cheek, 44 of Portage, was arrested when a routine background check was done at the scene and he was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Kalamazoo County. Man arrested In woods after fleeing store RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A larceny in progress was reported Sunday from Bob’s Gun and Tackle on West M-43 in Hastings. The suspect left the store and ran through the Citgo gas station and store next door and then back through the woods behind the two stores. The K-9 unit was called for a search, but the suspect was found in the woods by Michigan State Police Troopers and Bany County Sheriff’s Department deputies. Janosc Rodney, 48, was arrested after being found in the woods behind the gas station. Man may be charged with stealing car ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A vehicle found Mondiy al the Fish Lake public access had been reported stolen and the driver was arrested for a felony warrant out of Kalamazoo County. The 1996 Ford Aspire was reported stolen to the Charlotte Police Department in September and showed up on a routine license plate check. Edmond Harrington. 36 of Kalamazoo, was arrested for the outstanding warrant. Police officers are still investigating the circumstances of how Harrington received the vehicle and no charges had been filed as of press lime. 'COURTNEWS Michael Smith. 44 of Delton, was sen­ tenced Sept. 29 to 24 months on probation, six months in jail with credit of one day served. $600 in probation oversight fees, and fines and costs of $2,620 for one count of delivery or manufacture of marijuana, 5 to 45 kilograms (20 to 199 plants). The offense is regarded as a felony with a maximum penalty of seven years in prison and/or $500,000 in fines. His driver’s license was also suspended for six months with a restricted license available after 30 days and the last three months of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of court assessments. Smith was arrested in Hope Township in May of 2003. • Linn Weber. 35. of Shelbyville, was sen­ tenced to 60 days in jail with credit of two days served. 12 months probation, and court costs and fines of $1,620 for one count of assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer in an arrest in June in Yankee Springs Township. ' The last 30 days of the jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of assessments. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000. • Lucas Mann. 25, of Middleville, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail with credit for 52 days served, one year on probation, and costs and fines of $595 for one count of domestic violence stemming from an arrest in Middleville in August. This misdemeanor charge has a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. • Amanda Baker. 30. of Olivet, was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail with credit of four days served, admission to the adult drug court program, probation for 36 months and $2,540 in fines and costs for one count of operating a motor vehicle with the presence of a con­ trolled substance, third offense. She was arrested in Barry Township in August. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon entry into a residential treatment facility. This charge has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 and either one to five yean in prison or probation with 30 days in jail. • Cynthia Stephens. 46, of Battle Creek, was sentenced Sqx. 30 to 12 months in jail with credit for one day served, five yean pro­ bation, admission to the adult drug court pro­ gram, and $4,440 in fines and costs for one count of operating under the influence of liquor third offense from an arrest in June in Assyria Township. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five yean in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. • Gabriel Warner, 32, of Delton, was sen­ tenced to 16 to 24 months in prison with cred- See COURT NEWS, next p<e �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 2004 Page 21 Teen honored for saving children from house fire by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lakewood High School students and staff were called to the gym Friday afternoon to honor freshman Terry Miller for his heroism Sept. 7 when he entered a burning trailer three times to rescue two small children. Miller has been credited with saving the lives of 4-year-old Rachel Majewski and cight-month-old Bradley Hammord. Their mother. Tasha Howard, had bums over 55 percent of her body. Rachel had bums over 40 percent and Bradley had bums over 90 per­ cent of his body. The mobile home on Barber Road was a complete loss. The fire was caused by a gas explosion. All three bum victims are still hos­ HHS students join national FFA band pitalized. but are expected to recover. The school assembly was a surprise for stu­ dents and teachers. Principal Mike O’Mara began the ceremony by saying the student body is often gathered for a special speaker or a sports activity, but this time it was to honor a fellow student for bravery. “He is an ordinary kid who did an extraor­ dinary thing. That is my definition of a ‘hero’.” By this time, the students realized the hero was Miller. As he climbed down from the top row of the bleachers to the gym floor, the stu­ dent body gave him standing ovation. Members of the Freeport Fire Department and Roger Caris of the Hastings Fire Department presented him with a plaque of commendation for his bravery and courage. Slate Representative Gary Newell and State Senator Patty Birkholz presented him another plaque that recounted the rescue in detail. The plaque was signed by Newell. Birkholz and Governor Jennifer Granholm. Miller modestly accepted the honors and applause, still insisting he had done nothing special. Erika Schroeder (right) and Jenny Johnston have been accepted into the National FFA Band and will perform with the group Oct. 27-30 in Louisville. Ky. The National FFA Band has students trying out for It from all over the U.S. Only the best from all over the U.S. qualify and thos chosen come together and perform tor a week at the FFA convention. Both Hastings students play percussion and are juniors at Hastings High School. Community Music School’s open house set for Oct. 23 Terry Miller The assembly ended with another lengthy ovation for Miller. The teen-ager’s mother and father. Cathy and Terry Miller, were able to attend. Cathy said the rescue has had ? great impact on her son. For days after the rescue, he had trouble sleeping, fearing if he were asleep and there was another fire, he would be unable to res­ cue his family. She said he seems to be more aware of the fragility of life and insists the family members buckle their seat belts. Friends and neighbors have opened an account for Howard and her children at Grand Valley Credit Union. 329 Nonh Michigan. Hastings. Mich. 49058. COURT NEWS, continued from previous page-----------------------it for two days served and costs and fines of $15,120 for one count of maintaining a drug house. Warner is one of three defendants involved with the search and seizure of drugs al a home on Hutchinson Road in Johnstown Township, which was under investigation from September 2002 to March 2003. The maxi­ mum penalty for this misdemeanor charge is two years in jail and a $25,000 fine. • James Junglas. 37. of Wayland, was sen­ tenced on Sept. 30 to several jail terms on charges from his arrest April 10 in Orangeville Township. The firsl charge was of domestic violence, third offense, for which he received 12 months in jail with credit for 173 days served. This is a felony charge for which lhe maxi­ mum penalty is two years in jail and/or $2.5000 in fines. The second charge was of breaking and entering, illegal entry without owners’ per­ mission. for which he received 90 days in jail with credit of 173 days served. This charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. The third charge was of assault and/or assault and battery, for which he received 90 days in jail with credit for 173 days served. This misdemeanor charge has a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. Junglas also was ordered to pay $710 in fines and costs associated with all three charges. • Terry McKelvey. 49. of Hastings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit of one day served, admission to the adult drug court program, probation for 36 months, and $2340 in costs and fines for one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, from his arrest in August in Hope Township. This felony charge has a maximum penally of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. suming alcohol. His original charges were of • Stephen Johnson. 30 of Delton, was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail with credit of one day served, admission to the adult drug court pro­ gram. probation for 36 months, and $3,260 in costs and fines for one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. He was arrested in July in Johnstown Township. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. operation under the influence of liquor third offense in May of 2002. • Brent Hartwell. 21 of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to probation for 36 months, admission to the adult drug court program, and $ 1.840 in costs and fines for one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third credit for 231 days served and the balance suspended upon payment of court costs and assessments for two counts of probation vio­ offense. He was arrested in June in Nashville. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days lo one year in jail. • Raven Felps, 25 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Sept. 23 to 12 months in jail with cred­ it for two days served, probation for 48 months, her license suspended for six months with a restricted license available after the first 30 days, fines and costs of $2,120, cog­ nitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse and mental health counseling, day reporting to community corrections and mandatory drug testing for one count of conspiracy to deliver/manufacture methamphetamine, and one count of possession of methamphetamine from her arrest in Carlton Township in May of 2003. These felony charges have prison sen­ tences ranging from ten lo twenty years and fines ranging from $15,000 to $35.000. • Joshua Henry. 29. of Nashville, was sen­ tenced on Sept. 23 to an additional 12 months on his probation. 8 months in jail with credit of 40 days served for one count of probation violation from hi* arrest on Sept. 4 for con- • Tammy Postema. 38. of Hastings, was sentenced on Sept. 23 to 18 to 60 months in prison for one count of probation violation from her arrest on Sept. 4 for consuming alco­ hol Her original charges wtre of operation under the influence of liquor, third offense, in May of 2002. • Jeremy Krueger. 27. of Caledonia, was bcnlcnccd on SepL 23 to one year in jail with lation. The charges include one count of failure to report for the month of June and on July 3 and one count of not living in an approved resi­ dence. He will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after paying his court costs and assessments. His original charges are of resisting and/or obstructing a police officer from March of 2003. The Community Music School in Hastings has announced its annual open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green Sl Faculty and student performers will begin the day's events, which will include video demonstrations of the “Kindermusik” pro­ gram. and an Instrument Petting Zoo. compli­ ments of Masteller Music of Battle Creek. Refreshments wil) be served. New students registering that day for classes or lessons will receive a free annual registration fee ($15 value). The CMS has recently expanded its offer­ ings in private lessons with the addition of Jennifer Wells to the faculty. Ms. Wells is a graduate in music of Cornerstone University and brings her performing skills and teaching experience to the school. The Community Music School in Hastings also has announced the return of a popular piano chording class “Makin' It By Fakin' IL” the class that makes a beginner sound like a pro in eight weeks, will begin its next session Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Community Music School. Taught by local faculty Melissa Risk, the theme of this session will be Christmas carols and popular music. Students ages 16 and up will learn to chord along with favorite carols and other tunes. Basic music reading and keyboard skills are jenniini wmis all that is required. For information about the Makin* It By Fakin' It class, open bouse, or private lessons and classes, call the office at (269) 948-9441. LEGAL NOTICE |TH1§ ARM IS A DEBT CdiLKtdR Attt^ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORIdATKH OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TH! NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MiU TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has beef made in the conditions ol a mortgage made b) William Gnnage Jr.. a single person, to Sebrinj; Capital Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25 2002 and recorded May 20, 2002 in Instrumen Number 1080742. Barry County Records. Sax mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank Ai Trustee, cto Residential Funding Corporation, b) assignment dated April 3. 2002 and recorded or January 24. 2003 in Instrument Number 1096100 Barry County Records There is claimed to be dur on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 36/101 Dollars ($154,512 36) including interest at tho rail of 9 50% per annum Under the power of sale con tamed in the mortgage and the statutes of the Statt of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgagee Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company PRODUCT 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed • Btwxckly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed • Htxxcckly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Y ear ARM 1 Y ear ARM INTEREST RATI 5.875 6 000 5 625 5 750 5 125 5 250 4.874 5 250 4 625 premises, or some part of them, at public venue a the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barr) POINTS APR 000 000 000 5 934 6 084 000 000 000 000 000 5818 000 5 703 5222 5 340 4 989 7 490 6 487 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 AU rrex cflcvtnc ax of 9 24 04 Annual Percn>u«r Hmct < APR I art bated on a loan amount of iino.ono and ax fetlowx W yr fixed bated on 1*0 moclhlx pax menu of $591 54. M) yr fixed luweeilx pxxmcnt. bated on MS biweekly paxrmnu of $299 *7 20 yr fixed bated on 240 monthlv pax menu of W/*4 9*. 20 ye fixed biweekly hated on 449 biweekly paymentx ot (M 15 yr fixed baaed on I «O monihlx paxmenu of $797 52. 15 yr fixed biweekly bated on MS biweekly paxmenu of $402 ’I 7 yr balloon bated on M monthly paymenu of $529 21 with final pit ment of $»’_24M M t yr ARM bated on monthb paxmenu of $552 21 foe the firxl U montbt. then the paxmeuu arc xanaNc I yr ARM bated cwt 5*0 monthly payment! of$M4 I < for the fmt 12 montht. then paymenu art x arxable 09S35296 County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on November 4 2004 The premises are located in the Township o Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and an described as. Commencing at the Southeast come of Section 34, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Mapk Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, thencr West 10 rods, thence North 16 rods, thence East 1( rods to section Ime: thence South 16 rods to pom ol beginning ihe redemption period shall be ( months from the date of such sale, unless the prop erty is determined abandoned in accordance witt MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemptior period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mort gagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd part) buys the properly and there is a simultaneous res olution with the borrower In that event, your dam ages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the b« amount tendered at sale Dated October 7. 200 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lo JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee, c/o ResxJentia Funding Corporation, As Assignee PO Box 504' Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0840 ASAP612942 10/7. 10/14. 10/21. 10/28 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �Pa^e 22 — Thursday. October 7. 2004 -The Hastings Banner Rains make way for sunshine to grace 2nd annual road rally by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Barry County, with all its scenic landscape, farm land and picturesque villages, was the main attraction Saturday for the second annu­ al Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Yankee Springs Gold Wings Road Riders Association Fall Road Rally and Show. The morning rains had cleared up by the 9 a.tn. start time and the bright sun and clear blue skies more than compensated for the chilly temperatures. The rally started at the Gilmore Car Museum in the southwest comer of the coun­ ty near Hickory Comers. A crew from Felpausch in Delton cooked up a pancake and sausage breakfast. Drivers had a chance to look over some of the exhibits at the museum before they hit the road. The puppy raisers from Paws with a Cause brought two puppies and a lot of infor­ mation about their organization. Paws with a Cause is sponsored by the Gold Wing Riders Association. There was an eastern and western route, both about 80 miles long. On the eastern route, drivers had their passports stamped at Kountry Treasure-, in Nashville, the Bristol Inn at Charlton Park. Ionia County National Bank in Woodland. Felpausch in Hastings and Delton Floral in Delton. The western route took the drivers to Sandridge Bank in Gun Lake. Middle Villa Inn in Middleville, the fire bam in Freeport. Felpausch in Hastings and Delton Floral in Delton. Drivers were encouraged to visit the differ­ ent stops and see what the county businesses have to offer. Some stops had refreshments for the drivers. The Freeport Fire Bam had Pat Doezema rides her Gold Wing trike on the road raHy. Dori Baldwin (left) and ChOrie White bring two Paws with a Cause Lab pups Quattro and Onyx to the road rally. Fire House Chili and Charlton Park had fried green tomatoes and cookies made on the wood cook stove. The $500 cash grand prize drawing was won by Carol Bowers of Parchment. Ralph and Anne Racey of Vermontville won the Vehicle & Cycle Show People’s Choice Vehicle trophy, sponsored by J&L Auto Sales fortheir 1938 Ford. The People’s Choice Cycle trophy, spon­ sored by Maxi Muffler Inc., went to Bob and Pat Doezema of Hastings. The Exhibitors' Choice Vehicle trophy sponsored by Nationwide Auto Exchange went to Dudley Berenbrock of Belmont. The Exhibitor’s Choice Cycle trophy spon­ sored by Pennock Health Services was won by Richard Main of Hastings for his Honda GL 1800 Many 2003 Road Rally participants returned for the 2004 Rally, including a cou­ ple from Valparaiso. Ind. The participants enjoyed the entertainment by the Blue Water Rockers of Delton. The rally was sponsored by Advantage Title & Escrow Agency Inc., At Home Real Estate. Buckland Insurance. J-Ad Graphics and Pennock Health Services. HOMECOMING, continued from page 9 -------------------------------student body executive vice president for two years, three-year member of Interact, threeyear member of Youth in Government, National Honor Society member, participant in Business Professionals of America, partici­ pant in Youth Advisory Council, captain and four-year participant in volleyball, captain Festival Honors Choir. Rotary Life Leadership and two year Jr. Volunteer at Pennock Hospital. Lawrence plans to attend Grand Valley State University and major in pre-medicine. • Amber Peck — Activities include being The Road Rally takes drivers to the Freeport Fire bam. Lani Forbes stamps the captain and four-year participant of the basand three-year participant on the basketball ketball team, captain of the softball team, passports of Jim Holes, Terry Schray and Janine and Mike Kasinsky. Holes drives a team, three-year participant in track, captain two-year participant in track, two-year mem­ 1977 Camero. Schray a modern classic 1997 Neon sport and the Kasinskys drive a of softball. Southwest Michigan Vocal ber of S ADD, National Honors Society mem1967 Olds 442. ber, participant in Youth Advisory Council and two-year participant in Interact. Peck plans to attend Michigan State University majoring in pre­ medicine. • Courtney Wakely — Activities include being a partic­ ipant in golf, two-year participant in cheerleading. National Honors Society member, two-year partic­ ipant in Excel, captain and two year participant in Color Guard GMS LEASE NOW FOR ONLY and three year member of Jazz Band. Wakeiy plans to attend either Western Michigan University or Michigan State University to major in secondary education of cither French or English. Plus tax. 3 year/12K per year. No security • K ristin Williams deposit.$421.30 due at signing Activities include being a fourGMS LEASE NOW FOR ONLY year participant in cheerleading, GMS LEASE NOW FOR ONLY two-year participant in soccer, two-year member of S ADD. twoyear member of Interact, twoyear member of the student coun­ cil. three-year member of Youth Plus ‘ax, 4 year/12K per year. Advisory Council and four-year $881.35 due at signing Plus tax. no security deposit. 3 year/12K miles. member of band. $320.76 due at signing. Williams plans to attend Kellogg Community College, and then transfer to Grand Valley State University or Western Michigan University to major in special education. • Scott Allerding — Activities include being captain and four- LEASE A NEW PONTIAC AND SAVE 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2005 Pontiac ’290“* ’305" *252“* OCTOBER TRUCK FEST year participant in soccer, participant in wrestling, four-year participant in baseball, president and four-year member of Pride Club and four-year member of Ski Club. /Ulerding is undecided on where be plans to attend college, but plans to major in engi­ neering. • Brian Cottrell — Activities include being junior class president and three-year member of student council, student body president. four-year member of Interact, fouryear member of Business Professionals of America. National Honors Society member, four-year participant in varsity tennis, partici­ pant in junior varsity golf, three-year member of Pride Club, four-year participant in Ski Club, two-year participant in Teen Council, seven-year participant in Drama Club, has had the lead in several musicals and drama productions, three-year member of Varsity Singers, member of “3rd Street" trio, Kiwanis student of lhe month, and two-year YMCA instructor and counselor. Cottrell plans to attend Michigan State University and major in business. • Charies Danks — Activities include being a two-year participant in soccer, threeyear participant in track and senior class pres­ ident. Danks plans to attend Illinois Weslyan and major in drama. • Joab Maurer - Activities include being a participant in baseball, captain and fouryear participant in football, captain and fouryear participant in basketball, four-year mem­ ber of choir, three-year member of Varsity Singers, participant in Ski Club, and member of h«s church's praise band and member of the band “Two Sticks." Maurer plans to attend Cornerstone University and major in music. • Andrew Vincent — Activities include being a four-year participant in varsity soccer, two-year participant in basketball and mem­ ber of the Pride Club. Vincent plans to attend Barry University in Miami, Ha., and major in business. 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The CDC was notified by Chiron Corporation Tuesday that "none of its influenza vaccine (Huvirin) would be available in the United States during the 2004-2005 influenza season." a press release from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department stated. This notification eliminates half of the expected number of doses of influenza vaccine that would be avail­ able this year in the United States. The press release noted. “The remaining supply of influenza vaccine, nearly 54 million doses, is manufac­ tured by Aventis Pasteur. Inc. Approximately 30 million doses have already been distributed by the manu­ facturer." Those who will be top priorities for influenza vaccinations include all chil­ dren ages 6-23 months, adults ages 65 years and older, persons ages 2-64 years with underlying chronic medical condi­ tions, all women who will be pregnant during the influenza season, residents of nursing homes and long term care facil­ ities, children 6 months to 18 years on chronic aspirin therapy, health-care workers involved in direct patient care, out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children less than six months of age. “Previously advertised influenza vac­ cination clinics will be limited to those individuals within high priority groups listed above." (he press release noted. The influenza vaccine clinic schedule through the Health Department for Barry County includes a variety of loca­ tions. At the Barry County Health Department. 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, there are a variety of dates and times, which are listed in the “News Briefs" section of this week’s Banner. The Barry County Influenza Information Line is 945-9516 extension 2. At the Eaton County also has many dales and times for flu vaccination clin­ ics. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department located at 1033 Health Care Drive m Charlotte dates and times include: Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost for a flu shot is $20, with pneumonia shots at $30, and tetanus shots are also available for $20. For these Medicare B and Medicaid will be accepted. For additional information in Barry County call 945-9516 extension 140, or in Eaton County call (517) 541-2690. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-10-14.pdf 0f9a4f7f8f676baf903f941242722951 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 521 S CHURCH ST Devoted to the Interests of Barry County) Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER VOLUME 151, No. 42 Thursday. October 14. 2004 PRICE 50C Deputies’new pact settled Dems Join GOP, endorse Doherty by David T. Young Editor The 22 Barry County Sheriff’s deputies finally have a new employment contract. Probate Judge hopeful William Doherty The County Board of Commissioners morning voted unanimously gained the endonement Ian Wednesday of Tuesday the Barry County Democratic Party, jun approve a three-year pact decided Aug. 6 by to two day* after the county Republicans alao binding arbitration. The old contract had decided to support him. expired Dec. 31. 2002. and the new one is 'We baaed our support for Mr. Doherty retroactive to Jan. 1. 2003. running through oa antch the same grounds that earned him -» _ rv I sr t* »> — 1 ------ « me KcpuDucan rany s CDoonemciH — integrity, morality, values and excellence Dec. 31.2005. in lus practice of law. We think the choice Michigan Employee Relations Commission. is dear? said Democratic Party Chair Mel Goebel. •You cant put loo much emphasis on modding good behavior to our youth,” added Goebel, a retired Ddktn teacher and The arbitration was provided by Dr. C. Keith Groty. who had been appointed by the Some of the key provisions in the labor agreement are: • A 3 percent increase in wages for all three years, including 2003. 2004 and 2005. This means a starting deputy would nriifc school priadpat “Me Doherty has receive $14.87 an per hour last year. S 15.32 meed enormous tetpect from all pans of an hour this year and $15.78 next year. This I our community and is full of ideas for means a deputy just starting this year would improving the services of the Court and cam a salary of $612.80 per week (for 40 hours) and almost $32,000 per year. the Friend of the Comte office." Doherty and appointed interim Probate At the top of the salary schedule is a Judge Stephanie Fekkes ate the two candi­ deputy with the most experience, at least dates seeking the non-partisan office in the three year^. who will get $19.88 an hour this Nov. 2 general electron. year for a weekly (40 hours) salary of Delton Rotary ‘friends in need, in deed’ Up on a local housetop. Delton Rotary members (from left) Ron Archer. Jr. Homister and Mike Martin and Rick Steele, the husband of a Rotarian, spent time last Sunday donating skills to put new shingles on the home of a family in need. Other Rotarians who helped and are not pictured were Steve Haas, uohn Gores and Tom Walker. An area church provided all the materials. Archer, Delton Kellogg Schools superintendent, heard about the need for a new roof at the home of a widow who works two jobs and is raising a family. When he presented the idea to another Rotarian. Homister garnered the help of five others. ‘It was a great day," Archer said, noting that severa.' Rotarians commented on the wonderful feelings they had by doing something for someone in need. “I’m proud to be associated with... people, who have those kind of feelings." (Photo by Don Humphreys) $795.20 and annual salary of better than $43,000. • An increase in employee co-pay for pre­ Hu vaccine cHntos canceled at 2 sites also will have to pay 50 percent of any health care premium cost increases, but not to exceed 1 percent of the employee’s base been canceled Because of the nal tnn-wnde wages. • Maintaining the status quo on shift pre­ flu vaccine shortage. mium. despite the deputies' unions attempts Two flu vaccine clinics in Hastings have District Barry-Eaton The Health Department baa had to prioritize flu vacd- to have it at 25 cents per hour for shits between 11 p.m. and 3:59 a.m. the • Maintaining the current list of paid holi­ Hastings Wal-Mart and Plumb’s Grocery days to include Christmas Day. Easter. New have been called off. Year’s Day, Thanksgiving. Independence aariona, so ditties scheduled el The health department has extended its agency hours to meet the demand for high- Flu vaccination clinics will be hdd at Barry-Eston Day. Memorial Day and Labor Day. • Maintaining the current gun allowance for deputies rather than having it eliminated. risk populations. the District County-Ride half-mil proposal on Nov. 2 batot scription drugs from $5 to $10. Employees Commissioner Don Nevins questioned the Farmland preservation issue to face voters The estimated local revenue generated by resent 50 cents per $1,000 of taxable value. by Marcie Westover the levy, if passed by voters, is $750,000 for If farmland or open spaces were to be Staff Writer the first year. The local money has to be in placed in the program, they would be pre­ A county-wide proposal to increase proper­ place for it then to be able to qualify for any served through an agricultural conservation easement, that still allows private ownership, ty taxes by one-half mill to fund a 10-year but the conservation conditions remain with farmland preservation program will appear on “It is not intended to be a government support system for farmers." the Nov. 2 election ballot. Barry County residents will decide on a proposed increase in their property taxes to administer the Barry County Preservation Ordinance fot the land and all future owners. Those who support of the proposal say now is the time to act to preserve farmland and — Dennis Pennington Farmland tecting the largest blocks of land and having farmland and open spaces. The P.arry County Board of Commissioners voted »n August to place this Health Department, at 330 West Woodlawn, as open spaces in this rural county, while pro­ development be located where it makes the federal pro­ most sense, such as near existing infrastruc- grams. Th- eoe-half mill (.5) increase would rep­ See FARMLAND, page 24 matching funds from state oi follows: Leaf to face write-in foe • Thursday, Oct 14, from 9 ajn. Io 4 pm. • Saturday, Oct 16, from 8:30 to 11 a-m. by sppomtment • Thursday, Oct 21, from 9 am. to 7p.m. (nrtendriil hours) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for prioritiz­ J-Ad Graphics News Service ing existing doses of flu vaccine to the fol­ Sgt. Jason Sixberry has decided to wage a lowing groups: write-in campaign for Barry County Sheriff • All children ages 6-23 months. in the Nov. 2 general election. • Adults aged 65 years and older Sixberry ran unsuccessfully in the 1996 • Persons aged 2-64 years with underty­ Republican primary for sheriff against then- ing chronic medical cnoditiom. Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Interestingly. DeBoer • AH women who will be pregnant dur­ was defeated in the primary last August by ing the influenza season. Dar Leaf, who is Sixberry's opponent in next • Residents of nursing homes and long month's general vote. term care facilities. Sixberry was asked by the Banner why he • Children ages 6 months to 18 years on has now become a write-in candidate and had chronic aspirin therapy. not run in the primary Aug. 3. • Health-care workers involved in direct "I gave my word to Sheriff DeBoer in 1997 patient care. that 1 would not run against him, but would • Out-of-bome caregivers and house­ wait until he retired to run for the office. I feel hold contacts of children younger than six that a gentleman keeps his word. months old. “I have nothing Phi shots are $20, Pneumonia shots are against Dar. he's my friend. I v/ant the best for the residents of $30, and tetanus shots also win be avail­ Barry County, to make them feel safe and to able for $20. Medicare B and Medicaid bring more people here to the county. I really will be accepted. just want the best man for the job.” For more information call the Health Sixberry has 16 years total in iaw enforce­ Department at 945-9516, extension 2. ment. including the past 14 years in Barry County and seven years as a supervising ser­ geant and DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Barry GOP to hoar farmland program Education) officer. He has taken more than 170 hours of police administration courses at Ferris State University. Besides being a certi­ fied police officer, he is certified as a fire­ fighter and teacher of first aid and CPR for The Barry County Republican Party will the Red Cross. meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct 18, a half He has also worked for the past two years hour earlier than usual. as The OOP will hear a presentation by Extension Ag Agent Dermis Pennington on the Nov. 2 ballot issue regarding farmland preservation. The meeting will be held in the commu- Sm NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 the junior varsity baseball coach at Hastings High School. HHS Homecoming honors When asked what his intentions are if he was to become sheriff, he spoke about keep­ ing the school liaison. DARE programs and Hastings High School Homecoming King and Queen honors went to Scott Allerding and Kristin Williams Scott is the son ot Dave and Nancy Allerding. and Kristin is the daughter of Tammy and Jim Markle (Photo by Perry Hardin) that "I stand for commitment, honesty, moral See WRITE-IN, page 3 Jason Sixberry �Page 2 -f Thursday October 14. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ------------ Hastings Homecoming------------- The Hastings High School SADD Club's float had a sign that noted. -Don't be sorry, just say no." (Photo by Perry Hardin) W|th p|enty o( Saxon Spiri( the HastingS High school soccer team joined in the Homecoming Parade (Photo by Perry Hardin) A very happy and surprised Kristin Williams receives the Homecoming Queen crown from last year's queen Margo Cooklin. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The senior float had a theme of "Yahtzee.- they earned second place. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 'Battleship' was the theme of the sophomore float. They earned fourth place (Photo by Perry Hardin) In the Homecoming parade, the first place float was -Monopoly" by the freshmen (Photo by Perry Hardin) Newly elected Hastings Homecoming King Scott Allerding accepts the honor from last year's king, Joey Aspinall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Third place in the float contest went to the juniors with Xandyland - (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14 2004 - Page 3 Orangeville, Prairieville have contests for supervisor’s post in Nov. 2 election Most of Barry County's 16 townships will see no contests for scats on then boards, but Blauvelt unseated Darlene Harper, who had been clerk for 31 years, in the Aug. 3 primary Hope Township there will be a few races to make things inter­ Barry esting. Perhaps the most interesting race will be County Democratic Party Vice President Barbara Cichy. a relentless critic of for Baltimore Township Supervisor between the Southwest Democrat Shirley Drake and Republican more than a decade, will challenge incumbent Richard VanSyckle. Drake was an incumbent Republican John who lost to George Cullers in the general newcomer Meryl Peake for one of two open election of 2000, but VanSyckle defeated trustee seats on the Township Board. Cullers in the latter’s re-election big in the Making Baltimore even more interesting is for trustees' seats. four-for-two contest Clerk Linda Supervisor Patricia Albert. Eddy-Hough and Treasurer Arlene Tonkin. Irving Township Incumbent Republicans James Rhodes and David Soya are being joined on the ballot by for S. Woods and Republican Otherwise. Republican incumbents running unopposed are primary last Aug. 3. a Barry Sewer Authority Two Democrats will be on the ballot here, Democrat Chet Buhl and independent Ron making it a certainty at least one will be elect­ Miller. ed to a trustee’s seat. Incumbent Democrat Running unopposed in Baltimore are new­ Tim Weingartz and challenger comer Penelope Ypma. a Democrat, and Boulter join Republican Republican Treasurer Jennifer McKeever. Brummel Jr. Mary Baker. Laura Kingma and Arnie in a three-for-two race for Stambaugh all are unopposed for the three non-partisan open Dowling Library scats. Ergang and Treasurer Lynette Wingeier all are Republican incumbents running without opposition. terms. Orangeville Township Rutland Charter Township Charles newcomer Larry trustee. Supervisor Kathee Pierce. Clerk Carol All Township Board posts are for four-year Just like Baltimore, the two seeking the supervisor's job will replace an incumbent Republican who was defeated in the primary Tom Guthrie bested incumbent Mark Doster in the Aug 1 GOP primary election and has won the right to face Ken Craft, who has no parts affiliation Incumbent Democratic Clerk Normajean Campbell-Nichols will be challenged by Republican Shannon Metheny. Republican Treasurer Vickey Nottingham is unopposed The trustees' race will b\ a four-for-two. with two Republican new comers joined on the ballot by independents Cindy Sage and David Gray Jack Wood. Susan Williams and Robert Kull all are non-partisan candidates unop­ posed for Parks Commission Prairieville Township Rod Ritsema is the lone Democratic candi­ date in what once was a Democratic Township. He will be joined on the ballot by four Republican incumbents. Dorothy Flint. Robert Lee. Joe Lyons and Gary Rogers. Supervisor Jim Carr. Clerk Robin Hawthorne and Treasurer Sandra Greenfield, all Republicans, are without opposition. The following Republicans townships running without have ail and opposition, Clerk non-partisan and Board members Delmar Bachert. Nancy Smith and Lester Halstead • Assyria Township — Timmons. Warren, Jeffrey Dowling Library unless otherwise noted. Supervisor Mike Deborah • Maple Grove Township -- Supervisor Massimino. Rod Crothers. Clerk Susie Butler. Treasurer Treasurer Nianne Jarrard and Trustees Harry Ginger Cole and Trustees Jim Heyboer and Augustine and James Miller. Doug Weslendorp • Barry Township — Supervisor Richard • Thomapple Charter Township Supervisor Judith Wooer and Trustees Wesley Kahler and Vliestra. Treasurer Debra Buckowing and Roger Turner Jr. Trustees Waller • Carlton Township — Supervisor Brad Don Boysen. Clerk Eaves. Patrick Harrison. Michael Kelly and Rex Schad. • Woodland Township — Supervisor David Marlene Forman and Trustees Cary Smith and Bursley. Clerk Cheryl Allen. Treasurer Nancy Gary Vandccar. Potter and Trustees Tim Allen and Tom Clark • Castleton Township — Supervisor Justin Cooley. Clerk Loma Wilson. • Yankee Springs Township — Supervisor Treasurer Al McCrumb. Clerk Janice Lippert. Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustees Jerry Reese and John Jerkaitis and Trustees Jack Finkbeincr David Demond. • Hastings and Mary Cook, and non-partisan Constable Charter Township — All Charles Misak. Democrats except for Supervisor Jim Brown. Millage requests Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. Treasurer Diana • Irving Township — Four-year renewal of Phillips and Trustees Franklin Beckwith. Neil 1.5 mills for fire protection. Wilder. Michael Smith and Robert Bassett. • Johnstown Township — • Johnstown Township — Four-year mill­ Supervisor Robert Mack. Clerk June Doster. Treasurer age increase of three-tenths of a mill for the Dowling Library’s operations. Karmen Nickerson. Trustees Karen Doster Thomas Rook will vie for the supervisor’s post now occupied temporarily by former Supervisor Boyce Miller, who is filling in Another race will be for two trustee posts between incumbent Democi ats Fred Lewis and Russell Stanton and Republicans Robert Retain Judge Stephanie Fekkes Perino and Linda Ribble. Unopposed are Clerk Patricia Blauvelt and Treasurer Viki Ritchie, both Democrats. Hastings woman elected secretary of board for KCC fyon Experienced Adjunct Professor Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1989-1997 Law Clerk - Judge Eveland, 1990-1991 Assistant City Attorney - Hastings, 1991-1995 City Attomey-Hastings, 1995-2004 Village Attorney - Freeport. 2003-2004 Instructor Criminal Justice Seminars. 2001-2003 Deb Hewitt Deb Hewitt of Hastings has been elected recording secretary of the Kellogg Community College Foundation Board of Directors. Beth Franklin Cohen. Chris Micklatcher and Mark O’Connell have been elected to serve three-year terms on the KCC board. Associate Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher, 1991-1995 General Partner Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher. 1995-1996 Stephanie S. Fekkes, PC. 1996-2004 At the same time. Brian C. Hice. Marshall, a member of the KCC Foundation Board and Appointed Probate Judge, March 2004 the College Board of Trustees, was elected chairman of the board. Caring Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County since 1995 Legal Counsel since 1995 Domestic Violence Task Force, 1998-2000 Green Gables Haven, Inc. since 2001 (Domestic Violence Shelter) Pres., Board of Directors since 2001 Barry County Juvenile Court since 2002 Legal Counsel Policy Team Member since 2002 Barry County United Way­ Board of Directors. 1999-2002 Michigan Jaycees Legal Counsel. 1998-2000 , Committed Member Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church since 1991 Michigan Bar Association since 1992 Barry County Bar Association since 1991 Treasurer, 1992-1993 Secretary, 1994-1996 Vice-President, 1997-1998 President 1999-2000 Law Day Education Program Founder Kiwanis Club of Hastings, 1992-1995 Hastings Jaycees since 1995 Created Non-profit Corporation for benefit of Court Committed to ongoing Court Reform started by Judge Shaw, Judge Holman and Judge Fisher He is joined by Marilyn McCauley. Battle Creek, as vice chairwoman. Franklin Cohen is a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and vice president of Franklin Iron Metal & Plastics.Micklatcher is a local attorney and a certified public accountant at Golden Avenue Law Offices. He is a KCC alumnus and has been involved with the annual golf outing since its inception. O’Connell is a Marshall resident and vice president for administration and finance at These are some of the quaCifications that “MERIT* Governor QranhoCms appointment of a CifeCong RepuhCican as your 'Prohate Judge. KCC. where he has been employed the past 15 years. WRITE-IN, contin­ ued from page 1 values and strong leadership and manage­ ment skills.’* Sixberry was bom and raised in Barry County. He and his wife. Angie. (Schutte) have four children, including her two chil­ dren from a previous marriage. Leaf, a longtime deputy and former police chief in Freeport, pulled perhaps the biggest election upset of this year thus far when he handily won a three-way race Aug. 3 with DeBoer and Neal Johnson. He polled 57.6 percent of the vote. "It's nothing personal, he has every legal right to run" Leaf said. "Well let the voters of Barry County decide who is the best man For the children, families, and seniors of Barry County. for the job.’’ The sheriff serves a four-year term of office. — Editor David T. Young and staff writer Heather A. Reed contributed to this report. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Stephanie S. Fekkes. Susan Carpenter. Clerk Wilma Daniels, Treasurer Democrat James Kahllo and Republican after the resignation of Linda Blackmore. — Barnum. Clerk Debra Dewey-Perry. Treasurer www.electjudgefekkes.com �P«o« 4 - Thursday, October 14. 2004 - The Haswigs Banner Judge should know *the buck stops here’ judgment. One wonders if she's in denial (not Has no one heard of the concept that "The just a river in Egypt). Perhaps, like Janet Every time I see a Kerry-Edwards sign in Jackson, this was a secretary, not wardrobe, somebody’s yard. I want io stop, knock, and malfunction. ask. “What have you been smoking?** buck stops here*? Can we really blame someone's secretary Fekkes has ethics, IHWh rity for judge FaTs prelude to gold carpet Dear editor: A glimpse of fall: To the editor: Ethical people have integrity. They’re peo­ ple who are just as careful of the rights of oth­ ers as they are of their own rights. They have a strong sense of what's fair and right and what isn't Acting ethically means behaving in a prin­ cipled fashion and treating other people with respect and dignity. If you believe that a judge should be ethi­ cal and act with integrity, then I urge you to when the employer has the ultimate responsi­ 1 realize I'm an outsider, but I've had cases bility to pay these taxes? Would the current, with both candidates (when they were "regu­ Michael Dukakis and a whole lot of people appointed Barry County Probate Judge allow lar" attorneys), and J would vote for Bill haven’t done their homework Like sheep an attorney or a criminal to blame his/her sec­ Doherty for probate judge if 1 could. Bill with the wool pulled down over their eyes, retary for messing up? 1 think not. What Doherty has the experience, intergrity. fair- they’re being led down the chute by a Judas would Harry Truman say? One might under­ mindedness and honesty necessary to be a stand this if it were a few hundred dollars, but great probate judge. He will truly deserve the not over $40,000! title “Honorable." Also. I thoroughly enjoy your paper (you deserve the title "muckraker"). especially the former Soviet Union. Bush may have some problems, but I’d sooner vote far Charles to report that someone stole his marijuana. He probably tried to pin the blame on his secre­ Manson than I would Mr. John Kerry, even, if ful, loving presence of our God. ted from not paying these taxes for several tary. he promised me a lifetime supply of “kosher” But soon, the deeply verdant green will dis­ years? Not the secretary! John A. Watts. cover a gold and red to foretell their end of If the judge doesn't want to accept the life when they drop to earth, making a fluffy, blame, that seems to be just another error in Thank you, dear God. for this preview of Heavenly glory. Ruth E. Davis. Hastings his wife which God uses to illustrate, "two (each real Christian). See Galatians 2:20 and Romans 6:1-6: "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom abound? Certainly not! How shall we who of God and His righteousness, and all these died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not things shall be added to you.” know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore, we were buried with Him through 2 Corinthians 6:14-18: "Do not be unequal­ baptism into death, that just as Christ was ly yoked together with unbelievers. For what raised from the dead by the glory of the fellowship has righteousness with lawless­ Father, even so we also should walk in new­ ness? And what communion has light with ness of life. For if we have been united darkness? And what accord has Christ with together in the likeness of His death, certain­ Belial (Satan)? Or what part has a believer ly we also shall be in the likeness of His res­ with an unbeliever? And what agreement has urrection, knowing this, that our old man was the temple of God with idols? For you are the crucified with Him. that the body of sin might temple of the living God. As God has said: ‘I be done away with, that we should no longer will dwell in them And walk among them. 1 be slaves of sin." will be their God, And they shall be My peo­ Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is ple.’ Therefore come out from among them death, but the gift of God is eternal life in And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch Christ Jesus our Lord." * Sin is a killer, that's why God says, don’t what is unclean. And I will receive you. I will do such things. Matthew 28:18-20: "And Jesus came and and daughters. But how can we do that? Let's just contin­ spoke to them, saying. "All authority lias been ue in the Word of God. after all. He made us. given to Me in heaven and on earth. "Go loves us. and knows.all about us. therefore and make disciples of a’.! the have nations, baptizing them in the name of the redemption through His blood, the forgive­ Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ness of sins, according to the riches of His "teaching them to observe all things that 1 we grace, which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, having made have commanded you; and Io. 1 am with you always, even to the end of the age." If you really know God through Jesus and known to us the mystery of His will, accord­ ing to His good pleasure which He purposed His word, you will want to keep His Word as in Himself, that in the dispensation of the you leam His Word (His will). fullness of the times He might gather togeth­ 1 John 2:9: "He who says he is in the light, er in one all things in Christ, both which are and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. in heaven and which arc on earth — in Him." 1 John 2:29: "If you know that He is right­ But we are all sinners. Yes, He knows that eous, you know that everyone who practices very well. He has made arrangements for righteousness is bom of Him." 2 John whosoever will by His grace. 1:9: "Whoever transgresses and Ephesians 2:8-10: "For by grace you have does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does been saved through faith, and that not of not have God. He who abides in the doctrine yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, of Christ has both the Father and the Son." Don Burdick, Bellevue Researching facts will show Bush as choice for president To the editor: going to believe the story that his record tells? are overseas. Heinz makes ketchup, pizza I wish to express some opinions and share Enough on the sportsman issues. Here is a crust, baby cereal and other edibles in such some compelling facts about the upcoming quote from Kerry talking about Howard Dean countries as Poland, Venezuela. Botswana, election. (his main competitor in the Democratic pri­ Tailand and most of all, China and India. (I mary) from a year ago: wonder if the reader that wrote in last week’s 3 John 1:11: "Beloved, do not imitate what workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for is evil, but what is good. He who does good is good works, which God prepared beforehand of God. but he who does evil has not seen that we should walk in them." God- John 14:23: Jesus answered and said to Notice, no one can be saved by their works, him. "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We Mark 10:17: "For this reason a man shall the best candidate for the job by researching "You can't have multiple positions on Iraq paper "Kerry-Edwards Democrats are our their past performance, their morals and their and on the war. At the time that we voted. only hope to stop the bleeding of good jobs to integrity. 1 do not choose because of what a Howard Dean said that he supported a resolu­ China. India. Mexico and the whole world of union tells me to vote for or what the biased tion that gave the authority to go to war. And cheap labor" knows this fact. That’s not all. 25 news media reports or what someone I know he also said there were weapons of mass companies identified by CNN's Lou Dobbs as prime outsourcers have contributed more than tells me. I do not care if they are a Republican destruction and he said Saddam should be dis­ or a Democrat. I want the best person for the armed and then a few months later be had a $370,000 to Kerry's presidential campaign. It job. I research the facts. totally different position. If you are going to even gets deeper the more you look, trusts 1 hope with this letter can also encourage be President of the United States you have to held by Teresa Heinz Kerry hold at least $8.5 others to research the facts because I truly have a clear position, you have to lead. I million in outsourcing companies. Among believe that if people would open their eyes believe my position was clear and I led and I them are GE, IBM and AIG, which all have and base their vote on facts, they would see think it was the right position, which is to dis­ big operations in India and China that John Kerry does not belong in the White arm and stand up to Saddam Hussein." House. leave his father and mother and be joined to will come to him and make Our home with his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." him." The first thing that really upsets me are all Rus Sarver, tery. but I speak concerning Christ and the Hastings church." 10. 2002: "By standing of the paper, but I felt like this is a good time the to stait. My main reason is every time I talk to of the "Sportsmen for Kerry" signs that have President, Congress will demonstrate that our a Kerry supporter I ask them why they are popped up around Barry County. As a person nation is united in its determination to take voting for him. I have not heard one good rea­ who loves to hunt and holds dear the right to away Saddam Hussein's deadly arsenal. By son yet. Most people say that they are voting keep and bear arms. I cannot believe anybody peaceful means if we can, by force if we for Kerry because they do not like Bush. 1 am who calls themselves sportsmen and knows must" sure that some people do not like their boas at Oct. with I think we all know what he says about the John Kerry's record could support him. Here war in Iraq now. How could you choose are some of the facts: work. But, does that mean he doesn't do a good job? someone whose campaign philosophy is Some people don't like Bush because of the all semi-automatic shotguns and detachable "Say-anything-as-long-as-it-gets-me-elect­ war in Iraq, even though John Kerry voted for magazine semi-automatic rifles (this includes ed." I may not agree with every decision Bush and was in favor of this war until be realized Remington 11-87 and 1100 model shotguns, makes, but at least he sticks with his decisions he could do better as the anti-war candidate which are very popular with hunters in our and follows through with them. What would This is probably one of the most important area). • Kerry said on CNN Late Edition. "I think happen if Kerry was elected and he changed elections of our time. So 1 urge you to inves­ his mind about his decisions every time his tigate far yourself both of the candidates and you ought to tax all ammunition, personally. I approval rating when down? choose the one that can really lead our coun­ • Kerry co-sponsored a bill that would ban The thing that really scares me is his run­ think you ought to tax guns." • Kerry has voted nine times in favor of banning semi-auto firearms. ning mate for Vice President, John Edwards. tryJust ask yourself, "who would the terrorists If elected, he would be just a heartbeat away. vote for?" • Kerry has voted to outlaw most center­ Here is a quote from Kerry about Edwards' Scott Matteson. fire rifle ammunitim. includes .30-30. 3O-.O6, and .3Q8^JhuMqpn. (How would experience just six months before Kerry Delton you, like to have your Remington model 700 the American people want an experienced announced him as his running mate: "I think rifle become nothing more than a useless hand at the helm of state." Kerry has spent 20 showpiece?) years in the Senate compared with Edwards* Farmland millage • Kerry has voted to close of hundreds of five. “This is not the time for on-the-job train­ thousands of acres to hunters.(Even though ing in the White House on national security on his website he claims to keep more land issues.” A few months after saying this Kerry open for hunting. Are we supposed to believe changed his mind and picked him as the vice- what be says or do we believe what he does?) presidential hopeful. Think about it, if they • Kerry has voted to bold the highly regu­ were elected and something happened to lated American firearms industry legally Kerry our country would be led by a smooth The economy.of Bany County and City of responsible for the illegal acts of violent crim­ talking trial lawyer with very little political Hastings has taken a big hit with the rlneieg inals. (Guns do not commit crimes, criminals experience. 1 don't know about you. but to me do. Can we also sue a baseball bat maker if a this is a scary thought* criminal beats someone to death with a base­ To the editor: of Viatec. The Stale of Michigan, in its infinite wis­ • John Kerry is the richest member of • Kerry has voted to criminalize legal sales simply unaffordable dom. has arranged to have the property taxes Here are some more facts: Congress, worth an estimated $550 million. paid early, so those win. mongage and escrow accounts will be faced to pay move The* would make him if elected, the wealthi­ We ate paying around $2 per gallon for • Kerry received an "F" rating from the est president in the history of the United gas, which incteases the cost of our commute to work every day. between private individuals at gun shows. National Rifle Association and has a zero per­ States. But he claims he is fighting for the cent rating with the Gun Owners of America. middle class, he spends more money on a With the winter coming, we are going io • Billionaire Kerry Supporter George Soros weekend vacation than most of us make in a have to pay fa increases in propane, natural is working through the U.N. to negotiate a year. Do you think he really is fighting for gas and fuel oil to keep our homes warm. treaty that will ban private ownership of us?" firearms on a worldwide basis. Ephesians 5:31-32: “This is a great mys­ I do not normally write letters to the editor Here is one from the Los Angeles Times ball bat?) lest anyone should boast. For we are His for "...no one is good but One, that is, God." catsup. Attorney. Allegan deep carpet of gold. 5:24. "In, Him promising make her secretary pay the fine. Who benefit- shall become one as Christ and the Church 1.7-10: is her error in judgment, certainly she didn't 3 John 1:4: "I have no greater joy than to Ephesians Kerry ing their mother trees’ Bringing wonder and This is God's beautiful picture of a man and be a Father to you. And you shall be My sons Mr. sal to our wonderful world! Loading, cover­ To the editor, adults and all the unmarried. jobs The Americans are the Gulag cccupations of the a deep awareness of creation and the wonder­ Perfecting the family starts with God’s instructions This is especially relevant for teens, young say he’s a flake! near back page headlines. I remember some I am a independent voter who will vote for hear that my children walk in truth." 13 years active duty in the U.S. Army. I still "Pin the blame on the secretary" is not a game that the appointed judge should play. classics, like the fellow who called the police Hope Township that's you and me? goat. If Mr. John Kerry doesn't know it. I spent It's not only unfair, but it begs the question. Juanita Debolt, How about "now" and with "yours truly." This Kerry guy is the biggest flake since The judge should take full responsibility for vote for Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes for Barry where do we start? Dear editor: Green, yes. leaf green, dominating, univer­ County Probate Judge. Would vou like to perfect the family? But Kerry folowers 8? fte sheep To the editor: On the balkx this November, the county • John Kerry says he is against the out­ warns to create a new tax a new charge on the If you look on his website, he claims to be sourcing of jobs. But H J Heinz & Co. the people to buy farm land. I urge a-no” vote on for hunters, but his record shows a whole dif­ family business of his wife. Teresa, has this proposal. ferent story. Are you going to believe what a spread its operations across the world. Of the lawyer/politician promises you or are you 79 factories that the food processor owns, 57 We the people simply cannot afford it Michael Mills. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What’s changed over the years? For more than 30 years the Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church in Middleville have been hosting an "Octogenarian* luncheon for members of the community 80 years old or older. All answers to this week's question came from those attending the luncheon: Looking back on your life, what did you do as a child which you don't think that children today know any­ thing about? n« HMtfaaa Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 pitMMtv.. Hastings Bannsr, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphic* Inc. 1351 N. IM3 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jecoh* Frederic Jacobo W> HmMmI Praaidart •NEWSROOM* David T. 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I don’t think any many kids have to do that.” today children we had either side of a house and when 1 was growing up. toss a ball to one another." Children get more toys than we did, too." lot more than graduating high school." I did from Scott Ommen DanBuorge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacoba teteertpten Mu CS ptr yaar m terry Carty $27 par yaar *n adjoining cartiaa CS par yaar siaswharw POSTMASTER: Sand addraaa ctengaa tn PO tea B HaaWiga. Mi 480500602 Second Oaaa Poataga Paid at Maafegs. Ml aiom �The Haaanga Banner - Tlxnday. October 14. 2004 - Page 5 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Was the accused actually the victim? nity room of the Courts and Law Building, 220 W. Court St, Hastings There will be an old-fashiooed country fair atmosphere, along with cider making, mill tours, free horse-drawn wagon rides, music and hoc apple dumplings. Barry County recently may have seen the face, literally, of a vic­ tim of collective fear over common sense, of hype over substance. As a result, a man's reputation in this community may have been There is no question we must continue to seek out and punish all those who commit crimes. But we must always be mindful of the American creed of “innocent until proven guilty.” This often can sep­ arate us from the barbaric and oppressive societies that so many of ruined unjustly. On a Tuesday evening late last nonth, a Hastings man's “mug our ancestors attempted to escape when they came from other coun­ lixrt" was shown on WOOD-iV Gunnel 8 in connection with an tries centuries ago to join this grand new experiment, democracy in accusation that he committed a sex crime. Gordon Andrew Shaw's the United States. photo, taken by authorities as he was being booked last February on Gordon Andrew Shaw may or may not be guilty of the crime for Thomapple Wind Band starts again This will be the second annual fine an show. There will be artists al wort and dis­ plays that will fill the main hall along with booths where area artists will be demonstrat­ ing and selling their work. Artists interested The Thomapple Wind Band is gearing up in taking part in this event are asked to reg­ for a new concert in December and will ister ahead. For a registration fam. call 269­ begin a scries of five rehearsals from 7 to 9 795-7530 or visit www.BowenaMills.can. p.m. Thursday. Oct 28. The annual quilt show will take place in a charge of first degree criminal sexual assault, was shown in the which he was accused. However, there certainly has been serious SepL 20 televised news report. Shaw was formally charged with doubt cast in this case. He first was charged with the most egregious All of the band's rehearsals will be held in the Gathering Place. The quilts win be on assaulting a patient at Pennock Hospital as she was regaining con­ level of the offense, first degree. The charge last summer was the Hastings High School bend room from 7 display in the balconies overlooking the sciousness from anesthesia administered for surgery. reduced to third degree. Finally, on Oct. 4, he pleaded no contest to to 9 p.m. Thursdays, on Oct. 28. Nov. 4, II main hall Those I Barrelled in displaying attempted fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, about as low a and 18 and on Dec. 2. quilts should have them in by 4 pun. Friday. The televised story was about how Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said he was “dumbfounded” that Pennock The concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. level a criminal sexual conduct charge can go. Sunday. Dec. 5. Quits of all kinds will be at band, new, old, * tattered and restored.. Hospital could continue to employ a man who had been charged with Please note that Shaw pleaded no contest, which means be neither such a serious offense. McNeill suggested on camera the possibility admits to nor denies the charge. Also please note that it has been that Pennock was demonstrating a lack of sensitivity toward the vic­ agreed that if he commits no offenses between now and October of tim of the alleged crime. 2005, his criminal record will be wiped clean, like it never happened. All instrumentation is welcome, but the wiU be asked to view the quilts on display Furthermore, if he meets the conditions, he will not have to be band is especially needs clarinet and percus­ and vole fa the one they like the beat On included on a sexual offender list. sion playen. Sunday The prosecutor was responding to Pennock officials' earlier pub­ lic statement that they weren't yet convinced that a crime had indeed been committed and that in these United States, anyone accused of a crime must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Judging by all-too-common attitudes these days, we seem to have The band is under the direction of Joseph LaJoyc and Dave Macqueen. Some quilters will be working in the Plank House. The weekend festival guests afternoon the winner of "The This is small consolation to Shaw, who has had to endure his mug For information on bow to get involved in shot being shown on TV in connection with a sexual offense. In the the band, or to borrow an instrument, if eyes of many, he is still guilty as charged. His reputation has been needed, please call committee member Kim ■Christmas at the Mill." which scans on the Peoples Choice" win be announced Folks are encouraged to remember evolved into a society that believes if you’ve been arrested, you must ruined by a rush to judgment, another frenzied attempt to “get tough Domke (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye day after Thanksgiving then Saturdays and be guilty. We seem to have become a society too eager in our drive on crime,” overzealous prosecution and sensationalistic news report­ (945-9766). Sundays until Christmas. There is no gale to “get tough on crime,” and we elect lawmakers and judges who ing. promise to throw the book at anyone who may run afoul of the legal fee for these events. Though I have no way of knowing for certain, my sense is that the riystem. What we too often fail to understand in the meantime is someone real crime here was committed against Mr. Shaw. invariably can be wrongfully accused, arrested and charged for a tional stories of people getting arrested for strange and unusual crime not committed. Or even worse, authorities sometimes make a crimes, yet perhaps someone charged actually is innocent We must mistake and arrest the wrong man or woman, doubling the harm by always be mindful of that possibility. We must guard against the rush also allowing the real culprit to walk free. to judgment because we want so badly to “get tough on crime.” I suppose many could say this newspaper indeed is full of sensa­ A Red Cross blood drive is planned for The Michigan Audubon Society Olis later this month, in Hastings from 1 to 6:45 Sanctuary open bone will be held from 10 Perhaps we should rent a video of the 1943 movie “The Oxbow Sometimes we have to pause take a deep breath and think criti­ Incident.” a western in which Henry Fonda and several others were cally about what is happening before we make hasty judgments. p.m. apprehended by vigilantes and accused of a heinous crime based on Reason must triumph over emotion, ur we’ll have another “Oxbow Lutheran Church. 239 E North St circumstantial evidence. They were hanged. Not long after after­ Incident’’ to contend with. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics ward, the real criminals were caught. Otis Sanctuary open house set Blood drive slated at Grace Lutheran Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Grace The bird sanctuary in Rutland Township Local Red Cross officials say consistent will welcome visitors to come enjoy the fall blood donations are needed to maintain and colon and crisp air while sauntering through stabilize the supply. There have been reports Surveyor’s pay issue returns: ajn. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Oct 16. a Michigan Audubon Society Wildlife that blood donations remain at all-time lows. Sanctuary, which is 125 acres at fields, for­ As the summer shifts to fall, blood collec- est and wetland. There is a well marked 1.2­ tiofts through Michigan's American Red Cross continue to lag an average of 5 to 10 percent The Red Gross considers a three-day sup­ ply of blood safe and adequate for meeting the ongoing and emergency needs of hospi­ mile hiking trail Fa directions, from Hastings, take M-43 West five miles and turn right (west) onto goodwill Road for two miles, then left (south) on Havens. Fa more infonnatioo, call reaident man­ tal patients. A five- to seven-day supply is ager Thomas Funke at (269) 948-5777 at optimal for being prepared to respond to cri­ visit the website otissanctuaryWtnei.net sis. For going on two years, the blood supply in Michigan has been in critical condition, with blood supplies rarely edging over two The Mildred and Robert (Ms Sanctuary is one of 20 sanctuaries and nature centers owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a private, Mt for profit organirahon. It advo­ days. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in cates the awareness, enjoyment and steward­ ship of the environment and natural resources through education, research. coo- good general health. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross servation/pteservation with emphasis on birds and their habitats. at 945-3122. ‘Art Hop’ goers to preview auction Historical Society planning banquet On Friday, Oct 22, an (oven will get a sneak peek of sane of the an items up for Members of the Barry Canny Historical Society are busy planning their 40th anniver­ by David T. Young efits, per diems and mileage are added. Editor Wing’s compensation easily is in double fig­ It was four years ago that the Barry County Board of Commissioners tried and failed to banquet will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 18. at the Welcome Comers Commissioner Tom Wing Surveyor Brian Reynolds Unlike other artworks on view at busi­ nesses on Friday. Oct 22, the pieces in the TAC will be on display until sending a check fa $15 to the Barry County This time the Art Hop wiU feature some returning venues as well as some new ones. 49058. Back Door Deli wiU have a special menu simply not true," Reynolds said of the notion veyor. Commissioner Tom Wing may have resur­ he makes more than any commissioner. rected the issue at least partially Tuesday administrator of the county-wide remonu- morning when he suggested a re-evaluation mentation program. He added that years ago of the position and what the county pays for he gave the county the option of being paid it entirely out of the remonumentation pro­ The Family Workshop Scries 2004 will gram's budget, but the county decided instead present “What to Do When You Think Your in light of the state budget troubles that gallery Thursday. Nov. 4. Historical Society. Box 311. Hastings. MI eliminate the elected position of county sur­ Wing told his colleagues on the board that 9 p.m. Highway. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., Tickets are on sale and can be ordered by “Mr. Wing is probably misinformed, it’s gallery on State Street in Hastings from 6 Io United Methodist Church on North M-43 with dinner al 7. ures in the thousands. auction. The items will be on display in the TAC sary banquet The bid in the Thomapple Art Council's Nov. 6 and will be open until 9 psn. New this mauh The surveyor said much of his work is as is a stop at Bartow Florist and Bookstore. Learning disabilities mini-conference set to pay him out of the general fund. Fa more information about the Art Hop Friday. Oct. 22. call the TAC at 945-2002. Child Has a Learning Disability" from 5:30 appear to be continuing, a reduction in com­ When Reynolds, a Republican, first was pensation for Surveyor Brian Reynolds may elected in 1992, there was no salary, but he be a prudent fiscal move. negotiated a small stipend because of his to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct Jack-o-tantoms display In Delton 18, at the The Hastings High School. A panel of community professionals and Delton District Library staff is encouraging interested people to bring pre­ “It occurs to me he’s very well paid for the work in remonumertation. The amount went work he does,’’ Wing said. “He makes more from $3,000 to $6,000 and $6,500 before it than I do. Maybe we ought to consider (an was increased last year to $6,970 in the last ing with school support therapy and treat­ Pumpkin creations will be displayed in adjustment).” meeting ever of the Officers Compensation ment options. Some of the panelists will be Commission. school system supervisors, psychologists, the library's garden. "Please don't bring candles; well provide Wing suggested Reynolds may make as educators The County Board agreed Tuesday morn­ much as $8,500 a year. “He doesn’t do anything." the commission­ er said. “When we want to sec work done he will provide information and answer questions about diagnosis, connect­ ing to take a serious look in committee at the surveyor’s position and compensation. Commissioners voted 4-2 in the spring of "I didn’t say starting Friday. Oct 22. the Early On director, special education lighting to show off your creations." said director, physicians, pediatricians, parent Delton Library Directa Edward Elsner. Prizes will be awarded for smallest, and alternative therapy representatives. sends us the bill. carved a painted pumpkins to the library The mini-conference is sponsored by the cut him completely,” he 2000 to eliminate Reynolds’ position alto­ added, instead suggesting a change in com­ gether, but he filed for the job regardless in pensation. “This is not about personalities, May, successfully contending the board vio­ junction lated its own rules when it took the vote and Prevention Council of Barry County. biggest funniest scariest best painted, and Strong Families/Safe Children Committee of best carved. Judging will take place Tuesday. the Barry County Resource Network in con­ and Oct 26. Those who enter pumpkins are asked io Reynolds said be was paid $6,970 last year did not have a true majority. Legally, he won The Child Abuse Council took surveys they can decorate each entrant’s own yard or with no medical benefits. With a modest the right to seek re-election to his third four- during their parenting workshops to ask retirement benefit he still makes less than year term. He is unopposed for his fourth what parents wanted to know more about porch. A costume party for the entire family is set Wing’s base salary of $8,000, he said. If ben­ term in the Nov. 2 general election. There were many questions about who to for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct 26 at the library. The talk to and what questions to ask doctors and party will include games, prizes, a candy but it’s a pretty cushy job." PACT, continued from page 1 benefit of the arbitration process more than 18 months after the old contract had expired. Commissioner Ken Neil, who had been involved in the bargaining, explained. “We went to arbitation because we couldn't agree • Approved bids for the community devel­ essentially is the only option. “This is an arbitration award." he said, In other business in Tuesday morning’s Nevins asked if the wage increases were Building Authority, beginning Jan. the have been getting. 2005, and ending Dec. 31. 2008. 1, “We were pretty consistent with all our • Adopted a 2004 county budget amend­ employees," Neil said. “That was one of the ment. • Noted the next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the commissioners’ County Administrator Michael Brown stressed that ratification of the agreement Residential $5,304. Builders for from Leonard $23,900 and $4,200, all for the home repair program. Treasurer Sue Vandecar to a four-year term on comparable to what other employee groups benefits, that we were consistent." for chambers, fourth floor, county courthouse. the Child Abuse Rmrtne BUNNER reclaim them before Saturday. Oct 30. so in schools about to get help with some chil­ exchange, costume contest and viewing all dren who just seem to have more problems of the jack-o-lanterns dealing with school issues. Family Fun Mght A free pizza dinner and child care will be available with pre-registration by calling the Child Abuse Council at 269-948-3264. Pennington’s Bobcat and Backhoe Service for meeting, the County Board: • Approved the reappointment of County on the package. opment block grant program from TPM Builders “which is final." with siareo tot rnoay A YMCA Family Fun Night is planned Final ‘Cider Time* at Bowens Mills for Friday Oct 15. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Center gym near Hastings High School. Cost is $5 per family. $3 per adult and $2 per student. Crafts are available for 50 OlUI t VNUVMI Historic Bowens Mills will completes the "It’s Cider Time Festivals" series this week­ Copies conveniently available on newsstands end with a Harvest Festival. Fine Art and cents. Activities will include open gym. ball­ Quilt Show. way rollerblading, arts and crafts, and board throughout Barry County games. �Page 6 - TlureOey. October 14,2004 - The HeeOnge Banner Gladys Rom Wingeier GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Ghdyi Ross Ella Ross; three sisters-in-law. Helen Ross. Wingeier. age 96. of Clark Community, for­ Anne Ross, Thelma and Charlie Geiger, and merly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. one brother-in-law, Hany Nesman. A memorial service for Mrs. Wingeier will October 10. 2004. She was bom October 2. 1908 in Lowell, be held Thursday. October 14. 2004 at 2 p.m. the Clark 1551 daughter of William and Mary (Rutledge) at Ross. Franklin SE, Grand Rapids. The Reverend She graduated from Lowell High School She married Edwin (Gus) Wingeier in Andrew Dean Hansen Ernest E. Burr Aria M. Brunt Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Tributes may be made to the American 1953. who preceded her in death in 1956. died in 1989. She was a Chapel. Cathy Rafferty will officiate. and Blodgett Memorial Nursing School. She had one son. Richard Wingeier. who Retirement Cancer Society. Hastings First United Church or Clark Foundation. member of First United Methodist Church of Hastings. UNW Society Arrangements by MatthysseKuiper - DeGraaf Funeral Home. Grand Rapids. and a charter member of the Barry County Cancer Society. She is survived by one granddaughter. friMinlltatipatat Andrea VanDyke; one great-granddaughter. Brooke VanDyke; one great-grandson. Darian Bsdkihdp Selmon; nieces and nephews. Mary Nesman. David Nesman. Beatrice (Richard) Deter, Susan Kierstead. Mark (Judy) Ross, William WxthiiB Moot lit ant)’io It nt ait (Jan) Ross. James (Linda) Ross; and one pasta y® des^ Askyo^fmasl (faedorftr mat daughter-in-law. Georgia Bonner. Gordon Ross; two sisters. Hazel Nesman and MfonMtMai*eBCForafl(2W)945^526. Bellevue, paued away Sunday. October 3. 2004 at her home. She Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 26UI Ucey Roud. Dowling. Ml 49050. P»tor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School lid) a.m_; Sunday Evening Service 6.W pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S kffenon Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and I1D0 a_m, Confesnou Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 WeM State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Gamson. Pastor. Sunday Sdtdoi 9:30 a.m_; classes for all ages Mcnun^ Worship IODO a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:0G p.m. Wednesday activities 7DG p.m. are: Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduk Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS LNTTED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Haumgs. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m ; Sunday School. 930 am EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Corufuuuoa." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe Hl. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway. Rev. Tunm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11D0 a m Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Paamr Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nonon Phone 623-5543. Sunday School ai 9:45 am. Worship I IDO a m.; Evening Service al 6D0 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 DO pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l I a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL I Nl TED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowliag. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduk small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4ih Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website countrychapehime.org. HOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble a,-J elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. HOPE UNITED METHODlST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev Ridwd Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: wwwJsopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours, Wed/Dnin. 9am to I pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Wonhip; Sun 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 4 4); Tues.. Thurs. from 911: 30a*. l2.D0-2:30pn; Wad. 6­ 8pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening mtM at 6pm); Wed. Mpm Jt High Youth (Or. 6. 7 A 8); Wad. 7pm Prayer Mtg - (Child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T Huatwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. I1D0 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6D0 pjn. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service tknes call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.churchseek/net/church/a ndrewtrum/ or email us al rtrcvhustwickAyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduk Ministries; Pwtor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a-rn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6-00 pjn.. Evening Service; 7D0 p m. Sr High Youth. Wettoeaday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. NaahviDe. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprrt-filkd church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M46 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Wontap 1030 a*.. 6D0 pjn.; Wed. 630 pjn. Jens Club for boy* A girts ages 4-11 Paran David and Rose Mac Donald Aa oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Speoai" For afanrobon cafl I-616-731-5194 or I -517-832-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Haatiags. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtatokr David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippiaas 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10D0 ajn.; Worship II DO ajn.. 6D0 pjn. Wadnuday Bible Class 7D0 p m.. Claaoa far al apn. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: ’.VREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions’' 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BOLE CHURCH 127h S. M-43 Highway. Dekon. Ml 49O46-269-671-4193. Paaaor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worrhip Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADTFIONAL LATIN MASS TRADTHONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Maia Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mao* yjt pre Brat Friday Holy Hour 5 pjn. CaafaaariaaK 30 minute* before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. VERMONTVILLE - Buiidmg. Pastor Jane* McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Suadr, Service 10: 30 a.m.-ooon HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boitwood St across from Tom’* Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nuraery available for all service*. Saadap- Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 a.m. Kids for Christ. II a.m. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr.olds. A 5 yr. - Sth grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for ail age* 10D0 a.m. Adult elec­ tive* September through November are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading. The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6D0 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9D0 a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class Youth 6<h-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th grades, Diving Deep Children 2yrs. old-Sih pade. Faith Weaver Friends.Thnroday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-11D0 a.m. in She married Ben James Brum on April t, Mr. Hansen was bom September 11, 1927, Aria attended Hastings High School She enjoyed crossword puzzles and other types of Carrie (Coleman) Hansen. puzzles, reading, gardening, playing cards. Andrew served in the U. S. Navy. He Surviving are her children. Carol Ann from the Lansing School HASTINGS - Ernest E. Burr, age 90. of District as a carpenter and locksmith. He was Hastings, went to be with his Lord Thursday. (Bob) Teske October 7,2004, at Pennock Hospital. (Diane) Bnmt of Battle Creek. Sharia Jean retired in 1981 a member of the First Congregational Church of Waller Ward Hastings. of Vermontville. Nashville Lodge <255 F & Mr. Burr was bom on December 1,1913 at (Larry) Seymour of Lacey. Loren Ben Brum A.M.. and American Legion Post #222 PM Nashville. Mich., the son of William and of Georgia. Paul William (Colleen) Brum of Life Member. Pearl (Mead) Burr. Battle Creek; seven grandchildren, five great­ He was also a member of an Antique Study Group of He was raised in the Hastings area and Charlotte and a Vermontville Historical study attended Hastings schools, graduating in group. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and 1932 from Hastings High school. He is survived by his wife of 53 years. Joan Lameta (Bennett) Hansen, daughter Melissa (Elliot) Holden of Baldwin, son (Denise) Hansen of Nashville, from April 20, 1943 until his honorable dis­ (Linda) Hansen of Grayling, seven grandchil­ His first marriage to the former Helen He was married to Lois M. Mason on employed at Hastings Trappen of Grand Rapids. Caroline Johnson Manufacturing Company for 54 years be of Middleville, and Corrine Chambers of his retirement. He was also engaged in fann­ Tallahassee, FL. ing from 1948 until J964. re He was preceded in death by brothers He was a member of Calvary Temple Jerome Hansen. Frederick Hansen, Harold Church of God, founding and charter mem­ Hansen and Stanley Hansen, and sisters ber of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse and Blanche Hummel) and Fl •»rencc Word. was an avid golfer. Funeral services were Saturday, October 9. Mr. Burr is survived by his wife. Lois; 2004 at First Congregational Church of sons, James Burr of Hastings and William Vermontville, with Pastor Mark Jarvie and (Eileen) Burr of Stanton; five grandchildren; Rev. Sally Nolen officiMiag. Interment as at and five great-grandchildren. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the Valley Arrangements Scholarship by Pray Funeral ilyFuneral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independem Funeral Homes. Preceding him in death were son Richard Woodiaw n Cemetery) m .Vermontville. Maple Bedford Cemetery. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebbie December 6.1967. was Respecting Aria's wishes there will be no Memorial tributes may be made Io the ta>- Slocum ended in divorce. He Fleming and sister, Evelyn Sanderson. and sister. Dorothy Crane. visitation. A graveside service will be held at charge on Aug. 28, 1945. Kim daughter grandchildren; brothers. Jack andRoben She was preceded in death by her parents He served in the U.S. Army Air-Corps hunting. Burr, brother Harry Burr and sister Leora Smith. Fund. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. October Home. 15, 2004 al Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Charlotte. Further information available at Douglas Davis will officiate. Visitation will Thursday. October 14 from www. pray funeral .com 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Temple Church of God Building Fund in Hastings. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.-wren- funcral-htHne.com) CLARKSVILLE - Terry Lee Thylor. age 56, of Clarksville, passed away Tliesday, SAVE 10% October 12,2004 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a five year courageous battle with a brain tumor. Terry was bora September 2.1948 at Fort Benning. Georgia, the son of George and ADVANC t Pl ANNING J , < Nellie (Ulis) Taylor. He was raised in the Ionia area and attend­ ed school in Crystal and Ionia. On October 20. 1967 at the United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, he married his first love. Shirley Ann Haskins. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Terry served on the Clarksville Area Fire 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Oct. 14 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pjn. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adventurers; 7:00 p.m. Choir. Saturday. Oct 16 - 5D0 pjn. Holy Communion; 8D0 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct. 17 8D0 A 10:45 ajn. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 pjn. Little Angels. Flying Doves. God’s Children. Tuesday. Oct 19 - I.DO pjn. Overeaten Anonymous; 7DO pjn. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Oct 20 - IODO a.m. Wordwatchers. Department, and was a member of the Terry was a tamer Teamsters Local 406. member of the Belding and Caledonia Sportsman's Clubs. Tyler Creek Golf Club and the Morrison Lake Country Chib. He attended the Clarksville Bible Church. Terry previously was employed with Bradford White in Middleville, and Dykenta Excavating in Grand Rapids. He is survived and will be greatly misted by his loving wife. Shirley: daughter and eon- in-law, Brighton; Cindy and Chuck Dianne daughter. Crossett of Taylor of Kentwood; granddaughter. Chelsea Erb; par­ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ents. George and Nellie Thylor of Lake 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9D0 a.m.-Noon and 1DO-3D0 p.m. Friday 9D0 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship houn: 8:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. I IDO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 nd 11 ajn. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pjn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9D0 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11:20 a.m. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 9D0 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both services. Oct. 14 - 8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; Oct. 14 Rummage Sale from I p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 - Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I92S death March 2.2004. in Grand Rapids, the son of George and dren. 12 great grandchildren, sisters Betty GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster 29. October 1944 in Hastings and he preceded her in October 7. 2004. 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 ajn. • Sunday School 10:30 ajn. CATHOLIC CHURCH bora Bertha R. (White) Fleming. Dean Andrew Hansen, 77. of Vermontville, died Thursday. Jeanne Hansen of Nashville, son Michael Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A nrisaioa of Sl Rom Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. was Kalamazoo the daughter at Aaim E. and WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S Brum. 75, of BELLEVUE - Aria M. She was preceded in death by her husband and son; two brothers, Lester Ross and Odessa; brothers. Roger (Penny) Taylor of Lake Odessa, and Ken (H-ilu Taylor of Greenville: mother-in-law, Marie Haskins; sister-in-law. Thelma Curtis, and brother-in­ law. Terry (Betty) Haskins, all of Lake Odessa. Also sharing in the loss are many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister. Carol Taylor, father-in-law. Willum Haskins; and brother-in-law. Bud Curtis. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14. 2004 from 2 to 4 pjn. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville. 1. Enable* you tn "Celebrate Your Life. Your Way’ 2. Provide* you with all the options and service* available. 3. Eliminate* emotional overspending as all your plans arc known. 4. Guarantee* that you will never have to pay more than today's prices. 5. Provide* you and your loved one* with total peace of mind. 6. Planning in advance is one of the most loving and caring things you can do for your family 7. AHows you to choose one of our payment options. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. David C. Wren Friday. October 15.2004 al Clarksville Bible Location Manager Church. Pastor Larry Pike will officiate Burial will take place n Funeral Home, inc. Cemetery. 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2471 Fax: (269) 945-2296 the Ionia Area Hospice. in Clarksville Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements are being handled by Koops Memorial Chapel. Clarksville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14, 200* — Page 7 Amp Lynn (Benham) Cruz LAKE ODESSA - Amy Lynn (Benham) Cruz, age 31, went to be with her Lord on Monday. October 11. 2004, following her 2 1/2 year struggle with leukemia. Amy was bom on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina, on July 18.1973. the daughter of the late James D. K. Benham and Vicki Benham and stepfather. Jeff Lackey. She graduated from Knob Noster High School in Missouri and attended Central Missouri State University, where she was later employed as a secretary at the Physical plant. Amj’s children were the most important part of her life. When she could find free time, she enjoyed scrap booking, cross-stitching and playing her flute. One of the most memorable events in Amy's life was being able to spend time in Germany with her brother this past summer HASTINGS - Owen G Lyons, age 95, of Hastings, died Sunday. October 10. 2004 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom February 3. 1909 around the Barlow Lake area in Middleville, the son of Ray and Hani (Davis) Lyons Owen graduated from Middleville High School then Michigan State University and Western Teaching College. He was proud of the fact that he and all of his brothers worked their way through and graduated from col­ lege in a time when few accomplished that feat. He married Josephine Liebeck June 7, 1937 and would have been married for 50 years a month after her death on May 3. 1987. They made their home in Hastings since 1955. Owen veterans agriculture after taught WWII in Evan. Mich. He taught in several schools over his teaching career including. Merritt, Chelsea, Nashville. Coldwater. Freeport and Wayland. Owen saw the need for a septic tank busi­ ness in Barry County so he started Lyons Septic Tank Service in 1961 and ran the busi­ ness until he was 80 year- old. He enjoyed riding his bicycle to maintain his health, he look flying lessons al the Hastings Airport and received his solo license. He loved the piano and took lessons before her most recent hospitalization. Amy is survived by her children, Teodoro “Teddy” and Connor Cruz; mother and step­ father, Vicki Benham and Jeff Lackey; broth­ er, Senior Airman James D. K. Benham. Il and his wife and daughter, Maggie Claire; sister. Cliristina and great­ Benham; grandmother, Clara French; grandmother. Marie Barnes and many other loving rela­ tives and friends in Lake Odessa and Knob Noster and Warrensburg. Missouri areas. Hickey 5 generation Merriman-Kortes gathered recently for a portrait at a White’s She was preceded in death by her father. Photography in Hastings. Pictured are John Dan; grandparents. William and Mary Jean and Norma Hickey of Charlotte (sitting in French,.Jack Barnes, and Jim and Kay front), Benham. Hastings (standing back), Janice's son, David their daughter, Janice Wilson of The family will receive relatives and Wilson of Hastings (standing in back). friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. David’s daughter, Casie Evans of Belleview. 14 October at Lakewood the United Methodist Church. A memorial service will FL (sitting in middle), and Casie's daughter. marry in an Oci. 23, 2004 ceremony. excited to announce the planned marriage of The future bride is the daughter of Dr. Ken their daughter Drake Corinne Tim to and Lee Merriman of Hastings. She is a grad­ Derengowski, son of Joan Derengowski of uate of Hastings High School and Hope Traverse City and Walter Derengowski of College. Las Vegas. The groom-elect is the son of Ted and Central Michigan University and received a Church at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, An October 2004 wedding is being held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. The couple will reside in Kentwood, after returning from their honeymoon in Hawaii. juris doctorate from Thomas Cooley Law 2004. Interment will take School. in Lakeside place Cemetery in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be given to the Marriage licenses Hope Lodge in Kansas City, Missouri where Amy lived for a year and a half while receiving treatment for her leukemia. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. David Paul Kaiser, Hastings, and Lou Ann Nathaniel Ernest Tagg. Lake Odessa, and |_________ Roger D. McKee_________ | Rebecks Rae Duits. Woodland. children and many grandchildren gathered al the family home. Great source of his strength Nicholas James DeLine. Hastings, ard VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Roger D. was the Catholic Faith, he had been a mem­ McKee, age 68. of ber of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in away Tuesday, October 5,2004 peacefully at Hastings for 50 years. He was also a member his home. of the Knights of Columbus for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Shannon Joel Hill, Bellevue, and Shela Marie Moser, Bellevue. Anthony Paul Rohde, Shelbyville, and Lori Roger was bom in Charlotte on September 15, 1936. He was the son of the late Talvas and Marion (Bronnell) McKee. daughter. Sally Ledesma. December 14, 1985; .granddaughter. Cynthia Ledesma. raised in the Vermontville area and graduated Febrtnry 19.1969; brothers. Ivan. Alfred and He was employed as a forklift driver at A/E Wendefl. Patti Kristine Stockham, Hastings. Vermontville, passed Ray and Hani Lyons; wife. Josephine Lyons; He was Louise Roblyer. Shelbyville. Stockham-DeLine Stan and Jody Stockham of Hastings are pleased to r.nnouocc the engagement of their from Vermontville High School. daughter, Patti Kristine Stockham to (Hoover) for 28 years until the company was Nicholas James DeLine, son of Kim Buller of Surviving are sons. Gerald (Anita) Lyons. shut down in 1989. Roger then began work­ DeWitt and Bruce and Cheri DeLinc of Joseph ing at Spartan Engineering until approxi­ Hastings. Lyons. Lyons. (Barb) Thomas Lyons; daughters. Lynda (Hollis) mately Adams. Maureen (Greg) Gillons. all of Shortly after retiring, Roger started working Hastings. Sharing in the loss are 19 grand­ part-time taking care of Woodlawn Cemetery children and 19 great-grandchildren; a bro­ in Vermontville. ther. Stanley (Beth) Lyons. Mass was 1996 when he formally retired. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiated. Matthew Edward Barney, Plainwell, and Ann Melisa Kiewiet. Plainwell. James Louis Ferguson, Woodland, and Am mda Marie Platte. Woodland. . Timothy Edwin Fisher, Middleville, and Lori Ann Westveld, Middleville. James Winfred Kirby, Nashville, and Amanda Sue Tamarelli, Nashville. Patti is employed as a registered nurse at united in marriage Nicholas is employed at Bradford White Laura . Memorials can be made to St. Rose Church or Right to Life. were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Timm Oyer. The bride is the daughter of the late Bradley couple moved to the Vermontville area where J. Ward, who was sadly missed but had a special Olivia Sage Hull place there in our hearts, Vicki and Robert MIDDLEVILLE - Olivia Sage Hull, infant Green, and John Foose. The groom is the son of daughter of Kelly J. and Benjamin J. Hull of Tom and Marilyn Simmons. Grandparents in Loop Road. Middleville, died Thursday, Oct. attendance were Virginia McDonald. Sandy children. The couple had been married for 39 years. Roger was an outdoorsman who enjoyed It was not passion, however, was fishing. 7. 2004 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Foote and Trevor VanHoutcn. Bud and Retha Campus in Grand Rapids. Green. Fred and Elvetta Geiger, and Laine Guy. She is survived by her parents. Kelly and uncommon for Roger to be gone fishing two or three days during the week. |________ August G. Lustey________ | MIDDLEVILLE - August G. Lustey. age at beautiful ceremony was officiated by Pasta An October 2004 wedding is planned. (Betz) hunting and working in the garden; his true Arrangements 26. 2004 Shortly after their wedding, the McKee. they spent their lives together raising their Burial was at Ml Calvary Cemetery in on June Pleasanrview Family Church in Dowling. The Corporation. Church in Olivet, he married Ward-Simmons exchange vows Natasha Ward and Thanas Simmons were St. Mary’s Health Care. On April 10, 1965 at the Congregational Wednesday. held 13. 2004 at St. Hastings. and Dave and Victoria Bush of Hastings are and Holton. Hastings. especially Christmas Eve when all of his Funeral Junes and Dorothy Drake of Shelbyville Theodore Kortes, both of Rockford, will Ann Merriman from Central Montcalm High School and be held at the Lakewood United Methodist Owen enjoyed visits and family dinners, October Jeffrey Leslie Nancy Kortes of Greenville. He graduated Abbie Evans. after be retired. Michael Drake-Derengowski Five generations of the Hickey family Along with his beloved dog Chevellc. the two would spend hours together exploring the best fish­ Richard Axford of White Lake, Robert Evans of Battle Creek, Lori and James Olmstead of Nashville, Jim and Debra Hull of Still Water. ing spots in the area. Matrons of bona were Kristi Keeler and Benjamin Hull; grandparents, Carol and Robert and Shirley Towns to celebrate 60th anniversary Selena Reid, Bridesmaids both were friends Miranda of the Dunn. bode Sarah Bassett, Jessie Blessing and Nicole Brown all friends of the bride. Junia bridesmaid was Roger is survived by his beloved wife Okla.; great-grandparems. Lucille Evans of 52, of North M-37 Highway. Middleville, Robert and Shirley (Woodworth) Towns of Laura; his daughter, Lisa (Steve) Briggs; his Rochester Hills. Anna Klouse of Rochester died Tuesday. October 12. 2004 at Pennock Eaton Rapids are celebrating their 60th wed­ sons, Bradley (Brenda) Mckee, Rick (Robin) Hills. Doris and Norm Boomer of Nashville. ding anniversary. They were married October Best man was Ryan Oosterbouse. friend of Mr. Lustey was born on November 2,1951 McKee; his sister. Connie (Joe) Briggs; five Geraldine and Laurence Hull of Hastings; 20. 1944 in Eaton Rapids. Bob retired from the groom. Groomsmen were Seth Ooaterbouse. at Hastings, the son of Albert and Evelyn grandchildren, Adam, Steven. Cole, Austin, great-great-grandmother, Mary Boomer of Munising; and aunt), uncles and cousins. Feipausch Hospital. and Chase; and several nieces and nephews (Alby) Lustey. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Gregory School, graduating in very special He served in the U.S. Army from August 13, 1969 until bis honorable discharge on (Briggs) Schantz. He was married to Belinda A. Myles on February I. 1991. He was employed at Hastings County Seat place at Needmore Cemetery in Chester Township. August was a loving husband, father and brotl»er He enjoyed cooking, cars and shoot­ Food Center in 1986. They have two children. Lynn is survived by his Natal Unit/Butterworth Hospital. Arrangements Home of made Hastings home. com) the American Cancer Society. Performing as Master and Mistress of cere­ monies was Guy and Deb Backe. uncle and aunt Pena, and Caryn Nicholas; five great-grand­ of the bride. The reception was held al the Barry County by Wren Funeral children. Ben. Katie. Suzannah. Emeline and Brandon. Cards of congratulations may be Expo Center. The couple spent their honeymoon sent to 634 Stale St.. Apt. C-1. Eaton Rapids. visiting the beautiful island of Oahu. Hawaii. Mich. 48827. They will celebrate with a fam­ They now reside in Hastings. The day never would have be*n as perfect as it was without the involvement of all the above people plus so many others. Tom and Natasha Simmons would like to let all their family and wife, friends know how much they appreciate all the love and support they all showed through every­ thing. Advance orders FRESH PECAN SALE call (269) 945-8832 Lustey and Mike Lustey, all of Hastings; sis­ 1 atar*1» f '»e 'aejagr S g!» g'yg* Supporting ters. Rosella Lake of Hastings. Linda Roscoe of Hastings. Ruth Hokanson of Woodland and Mary Anne Meade of Nashville; one niece, nine nephews and several cousins. Preceding him in death were grandparents, Patrick J. & Irin Loftujt arc proud to parer.is, son Joey Lustey, brother Percy announce the birth of their grarulson. and nephew Tyler Lustey. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004 at Thomapple Valley Church. Chaplain Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings funeral-home.com). Ross Terrance Loftus (www.wren- Mj 7 To Debbie Petri Lofliui and the late Terrance P. Loftus Born on October 5, 2004 Carla Smith will officiate. Towns. (www.wren-funeral- Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Middleville; brothers. Andy Lustey. Albert Seifert Tom Towns. Ann Towns. Bethany (SPC Ruben) (Zoila) ily dinner. Amber Guy and Ashley Lustey, both of Joseph were Green, stepfather of the bride. Jason Calvin Lustey, all of Middleville; daughters. half-brother Ushers Joshua Spradlin. Belinda; sons, David Guy, Joey Guy and Lustey, groom. Eaton Rapids; six grandchildren. Laura (Jeff) the family for the Hospital Guild at the Pre­ Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Lustey of the brother officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Restaurant tor the past 10 years Dan Pater. Bill Schuurmans. Bruce Butgcreit IL all friends of the groom, and Brian Simmons, in Simmons, father of the groom and Robert October 9. Rev. Courtney Suntken officiated. took 1983. Shirley retired from Barry County Extension Service Towns of Holt and Marsha (Ken) Nicholas of Memorial contributions may be made to Funeral Services were held at the Daniels Interment services at Thomapple family Breanna Foote, both sisters of the bride. Valley Church with Chaplain Carla Smith and an infant brother Richard. Funeral Home, Nashville, Mich, on Saturday, June 4.1971. Private niece, Leslie He was preceded in death by his parents 1992 from Hastings High School. ing. Mr. including a Heather Foote and flower giri/ringbe. .: was tn Plainfield, Illinois, at 10:34 p.m. 8 pounds. 3 ounces J 3 1 jl I Hastings Scholarship Programs Business and 1 Professional Women annual [ cAfatuMaC 99 <_Ala(Cs Solon andSTonnlng II Fuft Set Nails <25 .............. Reg '28 < <frvr while air hru*h) Fill-in Naib *15 (S* ................ Reg ‘18 M (free French) Vl/i Manicure *10 .................... Reg ‘12 ' Pedicure *20 .................... Reg.'23 j I ! ■ Caledonia (616) 891-1551 Hastings (269)948-2970 �Pago 8 - Thursday. October 14. 2004 - The Hastings Banner jzlnnie’s The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Oct. 14) at Lake Manor. President John Waite and Lynda Cobb wit* bring the program on local sones of haunted houses and other eerie mat­ ters. There will be reports on progress on the freight house project behind the depot and plans for the coming events such as "Christmas Round the Town" on the two days following Thanksgiving Day. Visitors and guests arc always welcome. More than 200 Bonanza Bugles were mailed to mem­ bers. libraries and friends last month. Central United Methodist Church is celebrating its centennial of the build­ ing on Fourth Avenue this Sunday. It was first used for worship on Oct. 23. 1904. The day will include sermon by District Superintendent Benton Heisler of Okemos, recognition of members who joined the church 50 or more years ago. a display from a children's art con­ test. reproduced newspaper articles from 1903 and 1904. pertaining to the building, unveiling of a signature quilt souvenirs for each one attending the planned dinner following the service, presence of four or more former pastors with their wives. There will be time to view the exhibits and greet visitors. At 1 p.m.. the annual charge conference is to be held with the Rev. Heisler presid­ ing. On the same day at 4 p.m.. there is MAILBOX VZ7S to be a welcoming reception in East Lansing for the new bishop for the Michigan area. The Rev. Jonathan Keaton, who has served an earlier team in Ohio. The Woodland Women's Study Club will a homes tour Saturday. Oct. 23. A colorful flyer is available in stores to give locations and stories of the fea­ tured homes, both old and new. A mod­ est fee covers the cost of attendance at any of the houses. Sunday visitors at the Carl Barcoft home were nephew Norman Hull and his mother, Lucille Hall of Battle Creek and cousin Max Leach. On Saturday more than 20 members of the Ionia County Genealogy Society met* at Lake Manor. Instead of the announced speaker. Merrie DeVoe returned to speak. She had been an early program provider in the early days of the society. Her topic was "Beginning Genealogy.” She had some important tips, one of which most of us did not know about ■ when we were starting — that is to document every tidbit of information. Gary Veale of Freeport and and Ellen Willimen of Portland were the regis­ trars this month. Janis Kenyon was the hostess who served refreshments. Sgt. Gregory Hummel has arrived for duty at Tyndall Air Force Base in Family Mentoring Network receives Barry Community Foundation grant The Family Mentoring Network received a $1.900 grant for training volunteers from the Barry Community Foundation. Shown here (from left) are Bonnie Ballinger, exec­ utive director of the Barry Community Foundation; Jennifer Richards, program direc­ tor of the Barry Community Foundation; Karen Jousma, executive'director of the Child Abuse and Prevention Council of Barry County; Tom Mohler, chairman of the board of the Family Mentoring Network; and Keith Behm, community resource coordinator for the Family Independence Agency by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Panama City. Fla. He Is a 1981 gradu­ ate of Lakewood High School, son of Harold and Phyllis Hummel of rural Portland on Clarksville Road. His wife. Colleen, is daughter of Jerry and Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville. His cur­ rent rank Is that of Aif Force Master Sergeant. A late September news story in the Grand Rapids Press reports that driver Seve Kinser won $10,000 at the Ionia Raceway Park on Portland Road north of Lake Odessa. The race was on the half mile dirt track. It was his 16th win of the season. This was the first “Outlaw" race. Forty cars arrived, but only 24 remained after trials and heat races. Shaffer from Aliquippa. Pa., is 50 years old. The Michael Morse family of Collierville made its first visit back to Michigan after their July move on the weekend. Mike was in Pennsylvania on business so Karen did all the driving spread over two days. They spent the first two days at Richland visiting friends, ate Sunday dinner at her sister's home at Carlson Center, saw her moth­ er and brothers, and spent Monday at Fremont visiting Mike's parents and sister. Their school had a five-day break for a long weekend. The family met Mike at the Kalamazoo airport on Friday afternoon. Gateway Community (Wesleyan) Church at Clarksville will have a sixweek study on prayer Thursday evenings starting tonight. The Ionia County Health Department will hold a flu shot clinic on Friday forenoon at the Commission on Aging building in Ionia. Clarksville library is having its pre­ school story time on Thursday forenoon at 10 a.m. Work continues on M-50. Last week­ end two lanes were open to traffic with a double yellow line between them. This was while the north lane was being covered with tarvia with rollers and other big machinery very visible. One day the lower end of Fourth Avenue was inaccessible to all traffic with the total width of the paving dug up and a deep trench along the curb by the park. At times the new curbing was such that some business driveways could not be crossed. One could park next door and walk across some grass maybe. One day the offices of Lakewood schools were impossible to reach by car. However, these hindrances were of short duration. All the drives along the highway on the south side are complet­ ed. We note that a minority contractor, the MichMex firm, is doing the curbs. Midlife makeover Dear Annie: My good friend. 'Ellen.' is going through a difficult time. Her husband of 20 years is having a midlife crisis, and after two months of making Ellen miserable, he finally confessed that be wants a divorce and is looking forward to a new life with his new girlfriend. The jerk even had the nosed with Meniere's Syndrome. In a metier of nerve to say he doesn't find Ellen physically attrac­ weeks, she has gone from busy and functioning to tive. Ellen is in her 40s. but looks younger. She's helpless, dizzy, nauseated and hard-of-hearing. always watched her weight, takes pride in her Her quality of life has diminished enormously. appearance and has a fantastic personality. Here's the real problem: Dora refuses the pre­ Ellen is devastated. She's having problems eat­ scribed diuretics and medication to prevent verti­ ing and sleeping, and her self-esteem is in the toi­ go. She goes to a homeopathic doctor who pre­ let. Her therapist is working with her and the kids, scribes expensive herbs, saying she must 'cleanse but a bunch of us would love to treat her to a com­ the lymphatic system.' She has tried acupuncture plete makeover to give her a new look for her new without results and hypnotherapy once. She's life. However, with all the damage her husband has given up salt, and when she becomes nauseated, caused. I’m afraid it would hurt her feelings to sug­ she puts on the wristbands people use when travel­ gest that she needs to rethink her hair, makeup and ing. But that's it clothing. Should How can we convince her to give her doctor a do this, or leave well enough akne? chance? - Her Not-So-Dizzy Friends - Baffled Friend Dear Friend: We think this is a great way to lift Ellen's spirits. But don't approach it as if her Dear Friends: Your concern is appreciated, but Dora's medical preferences are up to her. and there is no guarantee that standard medical care will appearance needs work. Instead, tell her she improve her condition. Offer Dora these resources: deserves to be pampered and you want to cheer her Tdc EAR up by treating her to a 'spa" day. It would be even Nashville, TN 37203-2110 (theearfound.com) and better if all of you could afford to accompany her the online site menieresinfo.com. You can check Foundation. 1817 Pattenon Sl, and have a "girls' day" together. Skip the new them out. loo. for information on how you can clothing and instead consider a pedicure or a mas­ help. sage. Then she will believe it's a gift to help her relax and not a form of criticism. Day care dilemma Tot toy tantrum Dear Annie: 1 recently started a day care center and took in a 10-month-old girl, "Macy.* Dear Annie: Don't parents teach their kids man­ Whenever I leave the room. Macy suits crying and ners these days? There was a child about 7 years follows me. Also. 1 have a daughter the same age old in my store last week. He kept shouting over who is well behaved and kind to other children. Yet and over. ”1 want a toy!” His mother couldn't con­ ; centrate on the transaction taking place. To top it Pips out and begins hitting, kicking and screaming, off, after being so rude, he was allowed to get the i am wondering if these are signs that Macy has toy he wanted. been neglected or abused y time my daughter goes near Macy, the girl I have a 9-year-old daughter, and I teach her I don't want to stop watching Macy, became she basic manners, such as knocking on a closed door is a sweet child, but at the same time I don't want before entering, not touching things that do not her to hurt my little girl. What should I do? - belong to her. etc. Confused Daycare Provider I will admit that my daughter is smart for her Dear Provider It's common for infants and tod­ age. but if parents would put their foot down and dlers to cry when their parents or caregivers leave teach their children some basic courtesies,. our the room, and to foltow them. Thia does not indi­ world would be a much nicer place. Thanks for cate neglect, but rather that Macy needs time to allowing me to let off some stream. - Frustrated in adjust to her surroundings. Her reaction to your Kentucky daughter could be due to many things: your daugh­ Dear Kentucky: Ah yes, purchasing the toy after ter may be annoying her in ways you do not see. the child threw a tantrum was definitely the wrong your daughter may remind her of another child message to send, and too many parents give in to whom she dislikes, or she may be jealous of your their child's demands even when they know they daughter's closeness to you. shouldn't. It's the easy way out. If the hitting and kicking continue beyond the There are plenty of parents who teach their chil­ first month, discuss it with the girl's parents, and dren manners and consideration for others. They explain that they will have to make other arrange­ should be commended. The rest should take les­ ments for Macy, because your daughter's well­ sons. being must come first. Vexing vertigo Dear Annie: Our friend. "Dora," has been diag- Party poopers Dear Annie: 1 belong Io a conuuttee in charge of a seniors' club with a large membership. We try to do everything possible to make everyone happy, but it isn't working. Please give us some ideas. “Food for Thought - Save My Home, Barry County” Did you know that Barry County is on pace to add 23,000 persons by 2025?* I would say nearly 90 percent of our group joins in on most everything. The vast majority enjoy life by just going and doing - movies, dances, dinners, lunches, any kind of activity. But we also have many people who don't make any effort to get along. They are constantly blaming others for every little thing. These people never seem to have THAT MEANS- a nice word about anyone. 8,6000 additional housing units 82,000 additional car trips per day Why is it that some people can't try and get r ' along? Why would they rather be miserable? We are sure there must be some way we can bring ' these people around. We would appreciate your Natural Resource 33 million gallons of wastewater a day input. - One Who Cares Dear One Who Cares: You're sweet, but you are fighting an uphill battle. Some people derive great 5,400 more school age- children satisfaction in being curmudgeonly. Their negative attitude provokes a great deal of attention and Learn how we can protect the quality of life we have come to appreciate in Barry County, as we continue to grow and develop into a thriving community. effort, and they enjoy it. Since 90 percent of your group likes the activi­ ties. don't fuss so much over the others. If you plan things that are entertaining, the grouches have the choice of joining in or not. If they come along, you Thursday, October 21,2004 - Tools & Techniques for Preserving Barry County Leam which options we have to protect our natural resources both as an individual and as a community, and how they are being used success­ fully in other areas. Mark Wykoff, President of Planning and Zoning Center, Inc. will introduce a “toolbox of ideas for preserving Barry County, such as purchase of development rights, easements, and planning and zoning ordinances. can bet they are having more run than they let on. ignore the sniping. Absentee shower Dear Annie: I need some advice on how to have Workshops an offend at two locations and times. Pick the one that best fits your schedule! a baby shower when the mother is not available. Our daughter. 'Jenny,' and her husband, 'Paul.' 2-4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall are both in the Army. Jenny and Paul were in Tikrit, Iraq, until Jenny became pregnant. The Army then shipped her back to Germany, where she will have the baby. Paul, unfortunately, will remain in Tikrit. FREE Workshop • Everyone Welcome We have a lot of friends and family who would love to have a baby shower for Jenny but don't know bow to do it without her being here. Also, baby showers involve so many big items. 1 can't expect everyone to ship the gifts overseas. Any For more information visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (269)721-4190 suggestions? - Karen in the Midwest Dear Karen: Etiquette actually coven both cir­ cumstances. It is perfectly proper to give a shower * Information provided by Jay Kilpatrick from Williams & Works. for Jenny in absentia, since she is not physically able to be present. You also can spread the word “Food for Thought” is funded through a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Community Donations. (verbally, not on the invitation) that monetary gifts would be greatly appreciated since the mother is living overseas. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14,2004 - Page 9 Four County Commissioner candidates invited to forum The next First Friday session Oct 22 will be the last in a series c.f pre-election forums, this time highlighting four candidates for two Hickory Comers, Barry Township seals the on Barry Board County of Commissioners. The candidates are incumbent Republican Clare Tripp and Democratic challenger Dee Lowell in the Sixth District, and Republican Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Democrat John Loftus in the Fourth District. The Sixth includes District Yankee and Springs Orangeville townships. The Fourth District takes in Hastings Township. Carlton Township and a part of Irving Township. Tripp has served as a commissioner since 1998. succeeding the retired Lew Newman. She is chairwoman of the board's Finance Committee. Lowell, owener of the Sharpe Park campground, ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for the seat in the year 2000. Gibson, an auctioneer, defeated incumbent Ken Neil in the Aug. 3 GOP primary. Loftus, retired and a former Barry County Democratic Party chairman, has run unsuc­ cessfully for a commissioner’s seat several By Joyce Welnbrecht In 1834, Moses Lawrence built the first log cabin east of where Hickory Comers stands today. The site was near some springs as fresh water was a major concern of the early pioneers. It was 14’xl6’. The name Hickory Comers was allegedly given to the place as a large Hickory nut tree stood on the exact location of the spot where the survey­ or’s stake should be placed, now the point where Hickory Road and Kellogg School Road come together. A hitching post fence was built around the tree and it is felt that the horses trampling the earth around the tree causing it to die. The first frame building was the schoolhouse built in 1837. Salmon C. Hall built the first frame house in 1839. Mr. Hall became the first post master in 1844. A. A. Aldrich Hardware store and the Martin and Lawrence General Store served the community for several years. In 1912. M.M. Rockwell put two store buildings together to make one large store on the S.E. comer of the village. In 1935, this was known as Parker’s Grocery. Hickory Comers Telephone Company was organized in 1910. At the March 2. 1910 meeting a committee was named to locate in the Aldrich Hardware and Bess Rockwell was the first telephone operator. A dial system was installed in June of 1954. The company was sold in October of 1973 to Barry County Telephone Company. The Methodist church was founded on March 12, 1842 by G.L. Wooster and Orson Gregory of Jackson County. The church building was built in 1858. The Wesleyan Church was the result of division of the members of the Methodist Church over Bishopry and the question of slavery. This was in 1843. The Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church was organized in 1853. The first church building was located one mile north of Hickory Comers on the east side of the road, near the fork in the road. They built a new, larger church in 1882 nearer the village. Hickory Comers Masonic Lodge #345 was formed Nov. 12, 1875. The Masonic Temple was built and dedi­ cated in 1912 with a membership of 70. Source: Barry Township. Barry County History. 1985. times, losing to Neil and earlier to Robert Wenger in the old Second District. The forum focusing on commission candi­ dates is the third in a fall series of programs Howard “Hoof Gibson Dee Lowell John Loftus Clare Tripp before the Nov. 2 general election. There was a forum for the candidates for 87th District state representative between incumbent Republican Gary Newell and Democratic challenger David Brinkert on Oct 1. The forum for probate judge candidates William Doherty and interim appointed Judge Stephanie Fekkes was moved from Sept. 3 to Sept. !u to accommodate Fekkes. but she still did not appear and Doherty had the floor all to himself. Fekkes supporters meanwhile organized a series of four evening forums in Middleville. Delton. Nashville and Hastings. This third forum in the First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will be held on the fourth Friday of this month, rather than early next month because the first Friday in November would fall after the general election, which is Nov. 2. Because of the change in dates, there will be no First Friday program for November. The program, as always, will be open to the public, will start at noon and those attend­ ing are welcome to bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Local church comedy mystery dinner theater is Oct. 22, 23 n j w li ‘j Laughter, intrigue and a threecourse dinner are the ingredients for an interesting evening at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The "Method-ist Actors” are presenting a comedy mystery per­ formance of "And So They Had None,” and the church's United Methodist Women are preparing a three-course chicken dinner for the event. Two performances of the “come­ dy mystery dinner theatre" are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23. The cost is $12 per adult and $8 for chil­ dren. The theatre portion of the evening focuses on colorful char­ acters al a dinner party, and one of them has made off with a delec­ table Boston cream pie. The audi­ ence will wonder if the culprit is a globetrotting business tycoon, a health food and fitness fanatic, a computer m'afvefl or (gasp) the straight-laced deacon. “The clues are as goofy as the characters themselves and involve everything from a skateboard to a nursery rhyme.” according to pro­ motional material from the church. The cast of characters includes Del Kostanko as William Hubbard, Joie Perry as Clara Hubbard, Jim Erbes as Edgar J. Weatherby, Jane Kostanko as Uta Weatherby. Brad Van Zyl as James Smalley. Jill Van Zyl as Amanda Smalley, Jack Brown as Franklin Kleehopper, Brenda Baker as Gretchen Kleehopper, Margaret Hollenbeck as Luana Paraczystlewitz and Dave MacQueen as the narrator. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the church office, 209 W. Green St.. Hastings from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday or at the Double A Cookie Co.. 309 S. Jefferson, Hastings. 6 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 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October 14, 2004 - The Hasttogs Banner Local Exchange Club Youths of Month chosen for October Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Brittany Cleat, Eric Kendall. Zachary Bolthouse, Tim Huisman, Kelly Chisholm and Anna hannirtor. Exchange CUb of Hastings Youth ol the Month tor October from St. Rose School is Jeremy Dobbin, shown with leacner Demaoene Nonts. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for October are Bret Lawrence and Jenna Nedbaiek. shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Victoria Pemberton, shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month tor October from Pleasantview Elementary School. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for October, es eelected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Joey Halford (left) and Morgan Leap, shown with teacher Julie Sevems. 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Both teams picked up their sixth win in seven tries, with victories last Friday. "** but a loss to Williamston last week erased The “six wins and you’re in” standard is The those plans. tough games against Jackson Northwest and Lakewood Ionia in the coming weeks. “Williamston scared me. and I told them that. We even had season playoffs for the sixth consecutive sea­ a special senior meeting to try and get the kids son. The Trojans have qualified for the second to regroup.” years. Both teams have very winnable games this Delton Hastings Lions have qualified for the MHSAA post­ straight season, and the sixth time in eight Current Records “They were looking beyond it,” said Viking head coach Bob Veitch, who’s team must play The Vikings host the Mounties at Unity­ Maple Valley Middleville Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Field this week. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Hastings has a battle at the bottom of the O­ Byron Center 47. Hastings 7 wrek. but don't want to be looking towards K Gold standings. The 0-7 Saxons visit the I - The Hastings varsity football team didn’t tough games ahead. b Wayland Wildcats, who were crushed by have to wait ’til the fourth quarter for its South Christian last week 41-16. offense Friday night, but the Saxons would TK hosts Holland Christian for homecom­ ing Friday night in Middleville, while the Delton is getting set to end its season Maple Valley Lions conclude the SMAA against the two Kalamazoo schools from Lie schedule with a trip to Bellevue. Lakewood needed to win its final three have liked to add a few points at the end this time. Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panthers take on the 2-5 Kalamazoo Christian Comets Byron Center spoiled the Saxons home­ coming activities Friday night, by knocking off Hastings in O-K Gold Conference action 47-7. The Bulldogs came out and took a 7-0 lead on an 8-yard ran by Brent Mencarelli in the way through the Parchment first quarter, but the Saxons answered right defense on Friday night (Photo by Linda Boyce) back. Brandon Johnson scored on a 23-yard pass from Saxon quarterback Tyler Jiles. Johnson's extra-point kick tied the game at seven, but it was all Bulldogs after that. The Bulldogs went on to score two more first quarter touchdowns, then two more in the ”We wanted to ran two plays and then Rick a field goal on third down." said Caledonia his kick. In the conditions, the running backs carried coach Tom Burrill. “and you'd think we most of the load. Ben Ybema had 175 yards should have been able to do that." on 24 carries for TK. and Loveless added 131 Instead. Caledonia put the ball on the second, and two in the third for the victory. ground on the first ran up the gut. TK’s Eddy Byron Center ground out 335 yards on the Landon pounced on it and the two teams had ground against the Saxons. to play a second overtime period. yards on 28 carries. Caledonia was led by Burch's 142 yards on 19 carries. Maple Valley 39. Dansville 0 by Jon Gambee Hastings offense managed just 70 yards on The Scots finally got their field goal, a 24 The Maple Valley Lions crashed visiting the ground, with Jiles rashing for half that yarder from Trent VanHaitsma. after the Dansville 39-0 Friday for their sixth victory Trojans allowed them just three yards on their of the season, and for the sixth consecutive more offense through the air. He passed 15 first three plays of the second overtime. TK year assured themselves of a spot in the times for 62 yards. came out and handed the ball off to Ben Michigan High School Playoff picture. total on seven carries. Jiles provided much The Saxons had a total of 93 yards through Ybema, then to Loveless twice who took it The victory also pushed the Maple Valley the air. as Ashtin King completed his only pass for 31 yards. Johnson's TD reception Hastings' Kyle Girrbach (11) works to bring down Byron Center running back Brent Mencarelli, as his Saxon teammate Brandon Sutfin (42) rushes in to help with the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • was one of two catches for him on the evening, and he finished with 54 yards receiv­ ing. Parchment 18, Delton Kellogg 7 Delton Kellogg lost out in the battle of two Kalamazoo Valley Association teams fighting for their first win Friday night. Parchment's Panthers knocked off the Delton Kellogg Panthers 18-7. Delton led at the half. 7-6 thanks to Corrie Latta, who carried the ball 98 yards in the sec•ond quarter to tie the game at six. Tyler Blacken *s extra-point pushed Delton into the lead, after Parchment missed its PAT follow­ ing a three-yard TD ran by Phillip Withrow earlier in the second quarter. That was it for the Delton offense though. Parchment scored on a four-yard ran by Withrow in the third, then on a five yard ran by Withrow in tho fourth quarter to seal the r'r victory. "it • Latta would have had solid stats even with­ out his big TD run. He finished with 245 yards on 25 carries. Kyle Ferris led the Delton Kellogg defense I only want to be surprised by the losses from now on Trying to find a middle ground between being constantly perky and positive, and not chastising our teams for not winning a stale championship every time out on the field. I’ve found that sometimes 1 underestimate the teams I’m covering. I want them to win. It makes my job a lot more fun. and it makes my job a lot easier. David T. has likened covering a winning team to a baseball batter facing a diet of slow fast­ balls. Think of the Yankee hitters facing Curt Schilling on Tuesday night in New York. I*d like to thirk I’m pretty good at hitting the fat ones out of the park. Everything isn’t always champagne and district trophies though. It must be the mentality of being a fan of the Lions and Tigers. You always want them to win, but you hardly ever expect h. I got to see the Delton Kellogg varsity girls* basketball team for the first time on Tuesday night. I knew they were on a good string to start the KVA season, but how long can that last. They didn’t play K-Christian or Hackett yet. I expected it to be like all the other KVA games I’ve heard about this year, close. It wasn’t. The Delton girls blew out Pennfield. The score was 47-27. and it wasn’t that close. Sure, after the game I found out Pennfield was missing two starting guards, but it was still impressive none the less. If someone would have asked me if 1 thought the Panthers would be battling for the KVA lead in mid October. I'd have done what Nancy Regan wants, and just said, “no.” The team only has four seniors. Danielle Boyce. Angie Poteet, Alex Alaniz, and with 12 tackles. Middleville 20, Caledonia 17 TK’s Trojans were three snaps, two hand­ offs. and a kick away from suffering their sec­ ond O-K Gold defeat of the Aason and seeing their play-off plans put on hold for at least a week. Caledonia’s Fighting Scots were three snaps, two hand-offs, and a kick away from gaining their third Gold victory and seeing their dream of a six-win season extended for another week. Caledonia's John Muuse tries to drag down Thomapple Kellogg running back Tyler Ybema in Friday night’s contest at Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Those three snaps and two hand-offs didn't happen the way the Scots had hoped, and TK came away with a 20-17 win over Caledonia in double overtime at Ralph E. Meyer Stadium in Caledonia Friday night. Adam Loveless plunged into the end zone for TK from 1-yard out to end the second overtime session, earning the Trojans a spot in the MHSAA play-offs for the sixth time in eight seasons. across the goal-line. record in the Southern Michigan Athletic “The play-offs are icing on the cake.” said Association to 4-1. one game behind league TK coach Tim Penfield after the game. “This leader Olivet, and was the team's fourth is all about playing your arch rival, and beat­ shutout of the 2004 season. Along the way the ing them, and getting bragging rights for the Lions have outscored their opponents by a 226-49 margin, keeping alive their reputation next year." The two teams battled through wind and driving rain for four quarters, and two over­ times. TK started the scoring in the second as one of the top high school football program in the entire state. This game was typical of the Maple Valley quarter. Ben Ybema broke free on a 48-yard scheme for gridiron success, a devastating touchdown ran. and Chris Humphrey's extra­ defense and a solid offense. The only blemish Middleville on four plays, beginning at the point made it 7-0 Trojans. It was a lead they on an otherwise perfect night were two lost ten-yard line. would hold through the remainder of the first fumbles, but neither proved damaging to the half. Lion effort. The two teams entered overtime tied at 14. Caledonia won the coin toss, then stopped Courtney Younglove. None of them played much last season. The Scots answered back with a 56-yard “I thought out defense was outstanding Junior Alex Culbert probably saw the most action last year. She’s an excellent ball play­ TD ran by Doug Burch on the final play of the again er. but from what I sec, she’s a lot like the Saxon soccer team. She has to, or someone else third quarter. VanHaitsma's extra-point kick Mittelstaedl in his usual low-key fashion after has to. keep her head in the ball game for her to be at her best. When she is at her best, the tied the game at seven. the game. “They stayed close throughout the rest of the KVA had better look out. Both teams knew the other could move the Sophomores Katee Hogoboom and Jordan Haines certainly looked like they belong on a varsity team, as did junior guard Katie Smoczynski. Even coach Rick Williams admitted that he thought this was going to be a rebuilding Wyoming Park’s head football coach couldn't believe that Middleville lost to South Humphrey hit David 44-yard TD a South Christian is ranked in the state in Division 4. and Middleville hasn’t gotten a whiff I thought the Trojans were just great last year, then they got beat up by Hamilton in tlse throughout the contest. Dansville managed only 111 total yards of offense in the game come down out of the rain at the Scot 20, then and only six first downs all night TK’s Ben Ybema intercepted a Caledonia The Lions scored two touchdowns on passes, one on an inteiccption and two rashing touch­ erased a return for a TD. The Caledonia defense came up big, forcing a The only sport around here I don’t underestimate is wrestling. The wrestlers go to state Maple Valley, meanwhile, ran qp a total of 352 total yards of offense and 13 first downs. pass on the Scots’ ensuing drive, but a Trojan penalty first round of the Division 4 play-offs. It was the Aggies who w ere in need of oxy­ pass. with goal-line. of the polls with just one loss. it gave us some breathing space.” gen this night as they were virtually lifeless Finkbeiner had to stop and wait for the ball to beat the last two Caledonia defenders to the Christian in die O-K Gold this fall, after his Vikings were trounced 50-15 by the Trojans. first half, mostly because ot a few mistakes that we’made on offense, but then we jumped Finkbeiner competition week after week in the SMAA. The Lions do just keep richi on winning. Gunther out to a big lead early in the third quarter and lead with 7:30 left in the fourth quarter. I’m wary about the football play-offs again this season. Valley doesn’t face the stiffest Coach did it once on the ground. The Trojans made a Trojan quarterback far as it did in the football play-offs last year. said ball a long way in a short time. Both teams big-play happen through the air to take a 14-7 year. I underestimate teams all the time. I didn’t have any idea Maple Valley would make it as tonight.” Trojan the downs. Just for good measure, they added a 30-yard field goal by Drew Kersjes. Caledonia's Maple Valley scored their first touchdown year, after year, after year. I think its tougher on me to sec them fall though. Lakewood’s offense couldn’t get anything going from its with 5:53 left in the first quarter when Jason two losses at state the past two years have choked me up a little bit. just because as a fan I own 17 and had to punt. The Scots’ Tyler Beardslee capped a 45-yard, nine-play drive really believed the would win ’ »iad never been to the individual wrestling finals’ final Ybema blasted a kick 72 yards with the wind, by running round before. pushing the Trojans back in their own end this although the two-point conversion failed, it time. would prove to be all the points the Lions Seeing TK’s Mike McKeown out there alone after seeing him win match after match all season long last year, the fan part of me was sure he would win. He didn't. punt After an 1 think I've decided that being let down by a sports team, is better than not thinking high­ into wind. initial first down, the Scots stopped TK at its own in from five yards out and would need on this rainy night in Nashville. 33-yard line. On That score held up through the first half, ly enough of them in the first place, so as the play-off thing gets in full swing I want to go fourth-and-four, TK’s Finkbeiner went back giving rise to hope for the Aggies going into out expecting my teams to win. to punt. His knee touched the ground as he the final two periods, but that hope didn’t Big Tigers fan. but I had to break out my old Red Sox hat this week. I don’t care how reached for a short snap, and the Scots took over at the TK 19-yard line. many times they find a way to lose. I’m watching expecting them to win. Burch ran with determination behind some PS. People of Delton. 1 don’t know if I can justify seeing the Panthers twice in one week when there arc five other girls’ basketball teams I cover, but I hope you're all in that gym Thursday night. Expect a Panther win. Saxon senior Brandon Johnson hauls in a 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against Byron Center on Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) float long. After fumbling away their first possession of the third quarter the Lions went to their bread and butter defense to get the ball good blocks by his offensive line and look the back and quickly put more points on the ball down to the TK 6. Thomas Spitzley board. On the second play following the fum­ would eventually carry the ball in from the ble recovery. Dansville threw an interception five, and VanHaitsma tied the game at 14 with See FOOTBALL, page 17 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 14, 2004 — Page 13 Area teams can’t keep up with elite at Portage by Brett Bremer score didn't add into the final tally. Sports Editor Lakewood's Ryan Posschn looked over at Casey Schrock, who broke 17 minutes for the teammate Corey Thelen and asked, “what second time this season, and medaled in 35th does it feel like to run that fast?” after place at 16:59. Jason Sterkenburg and Ryan Saturday’s Portage Invitational. Posschn Figuring into Lakewood's team score were Thelen could have been asking a couple each had races good as well. Sterkenburg was 101 st in 17:51. and Posschn guys the same question. 110th in 17:59. Corey Rayner was 182nd in At the largest cross country meet in the 18:57. state, with the exception of the state finals, Dexter looks like the team to beat in Thelen finished seventh in the Division 2 Division 2, with its top seven runners all earn­ soys’ race with a time of 16:07. On the fast ing medals in the top 50. and its top five run­ course, which is often thought of as a preview ners all finishing in under 17 minutes. The of the state meet, all six boys ahead of Thelen Dreadnaughts won the boys’ race with 78 finished in under 16 minutes. points, followed by Fremont 100. Grand “Corey Thelen saw some of the stiffest Rapids Christian 229. Forest Hills Northern competition he has seen since the stale meet 237. Chelsea 265, Coldwater 266. Big Rapids last season.” said coach Jim Hassett. 307, Vicksburg 311, St Vicksburg junior Daniel Roberts won the Joseph 326. Grand 336. East Grand Rapids Catholic Central D-2 boys race in 1505. Vicksburg freshman Rapids 361, Caledonia 392. Sturgis 397, Gul) Molly Waterhouse was the winner of the Lake 401, South Haven 407. and Lakewood Division 2 girls' race in 18:10. 435. Right behind Waterhouse were East Grand The Thomapple Kellogg boys were 30th Rapids’ Laura Malnor in 18:22 and Wayland's with 683 points. Tim Wilson was 88th to lead Jessica Armstrong in 18:36. Middleville in 17:46. He was followed by Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Keith Winchester in 121st at 18:10, Lthan Winchester, an all-stater a year ago, finished Fuller 122nd in 18:11. Matt Miller 172nd in 14th in 19:38. 18:52, and Mike Berryman 180th in 18:56. The Lakewood girts placed a respectable TK’s Trojans and Lakewood's Vikings both 11th, with two medalists. Dana Nichols was have a conference championship meet com­ 37th overall in 20:12, and Ashley Barcroft ing up next week, and some of their toughest was 40<h in 20:15. The top 50 runners in each league race earned medals. Christian from the O-K Gold and Williamston Nichols ran a solid race, but still can’t quite break the 20-minute plateau. Barcroft aryl Natalie Blackmer ran their best times of the 67th in 20:58, and Sadie Catt 75th in 21:11. East Grand Rapids won the Division 2 girts' race with 74 points, led by second place South Williamston Oct. 23. The Lakewood boys and Winchester for TK. Kaleigh Page was 93rd in girts have finished second to Williamston in 21:40, Kersta Gustafson 126th in 22:17. every CAAC-3 Jamboree so far this season. Sarah Hawkins 142nd in 22:38. and Kerrie The Vikings also run this coming Saturday at Division 3. skipped out on the big one at Portage. The placed Behind 21st. final Jamboree CAAC-3 is In the boys' race, it was almost as much Nikki Brown in fourth at 18:41. Finishing about who didn't run for Lakewood, as who between Malnor and Brown was Wayland *s did. at Golf Course in Grand Ledge. Hassett is convinced that the Williamston boys’ team is the best in the suite in Division “We placed 16th, but we were missing two 3. EGR was followed in the final team stand­ of our varsity runners. Jesse Schrock had a The TK girts are in jeopardy of having their ings by Grand Rapids Christian 126, Battle conflict a hockey game, and Michael Forman long string of conference titles snapped. They Creek Lakeview 171, Vicksburg 222, Milan is getting over a strained calf muscle,” said fell to both Wayland and South Christian last 223, St Joseph 234, Dexter 243, Forest Hills Hassett. “With them in the race, I know we Wednesday in O-K Gold Conference action at Northern 262, Spring Lake 283. Chippewa would have been top ten." Hills 283. and Lakewood 324. A total of 35 teams competed in the Division 2 race. Holland Christian. Scott Blocher was the only Viking varsity In the meet between the three teams. South boy to have his best time of the season, but his Christian had five of the top seven runners. The Saxons 10th in D-2 regional golf meet hosted by Gull Lake The Hastings Saxons varsity boys’ golf team pie strokes, finishing fourth with a 317, but the finished two shots ahead of Thomapple Kellogg Scots’ number one h*ac Mulvihill qualified for at Friday's Division 2 Regional at Stonehedge stale as an individual. North. Sailors topped TK 19-42, and the Wildcats 20-41. Wayland won the dual with the TK girls. 25-30. The Wildcats' Armstrong was the winner in 18:36. She was followed across the finish line by South Christian's Lori Burgess in 18:50, and TK’s Rebecca Winchester in 19:52. The next four n<nnen> in were Sailorv TK’s boys felU<y Wayland 19-40. but best­ ed South Christian 27-28. Vicksburg was fifth with a 320, followed by The top two Trojan boys, Wilson and Keith The Saxons edged out the Trojans, but finished Stevensville-Lakeshore 326, Niles 328, Wayland Winchester set persona] records. Wilson was in tenth place overall after coming up short in a 340. South Haven 342, Hastings 342, Thomapple fifth in 17:59, and Winchester 7th in 18:17. tie-breaker with South Haven for ninth place. Kellogg 344, Otsego 345, Allegan 346, Three Also scoring for TK were Fuller in 11th at Riven 349, Comstock 360, and St. Joseph 361. 18:43, Miller 14th in 19:06, and Berryman Stephen Peurach had a good day for the Saxons, firing a five-over par 77, but it wasn't Behind Peurach for Hastings were Andy quite good enough for him to advance to this Griggs with an 83, Justin Krol an 87. and Dough weekend's Division 2 State Finals at the Lakewood's Corey Thelen gasps for a breath as he heads up hill the first time around the course at Saturday’s Portage Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Greater Lansing Meet at Ledge Meadows Schultz 158th in 2301. senior Laura Malnor in 18:22 and sophomore Jessica Armstrong with a time of 18:36. Portage. at Rebecca TK Lakewood's Jessika Blackport finished weren't TK’s Tim Wilson nears the finish line at the Portage Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) season. Blackmer was the fifth Viking in. with a time of 21:49 in 105th place. foes from the Capital Area Activities Conference Farrell a 95. 15th in 19:17. Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester accepts the medal for her 14th place finish at the Portage Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings soon to host alumni soccer game South Christian's Nate DcHaan won the boys' race in 16:54, and was followed across Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State the line by three Wildcats. University The O-K Gold will get Gull Lake will be there though. The Blue together for its championship Devils, who hosted the regional, finished with a meet on Wednesday. Oct 20. at 300. The two ocher teams qualifying for state Johnson Park in Grandville. The Lakewood varsity boys’ and girts' soc­ alumni and fans to help pay for referees. cer teams Saturday will host their annual Remaining moneys will go to the high school Alumni soccer contest on Unity Field Oct. 30. soccer program funds. The girts' game will be at 5 p.m.. and the Call Lakewood varsir soccer coach Paul Gonzales at (269) 948-8791 with any ques­ boys’ at 7 p.m. Their will be a $3 cost at the gate to all tions. Friday were Mattawan with a 304, and Plainwell with a 315. Caledonia missed out on a state trip by a coo- Saxon and Trojan girls meet for the second time, tonight There are three teams with just one win at the bottom of the O-K Gold Conference girls' basketball standings, Wayland, Thomapple Kellogg, and Hastings. TK and Wayland have yet to face each other. 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October 18, 2004 at the Expo Office, 1350 N.M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058. Voting win be 12 noon til 8 p.m. The meeting wiU open at 8 p.m., review of the financial report, the by-laws, results of election, and other business follows. AU rem effective a> of 100X04 PDceate«e Rate* (AM) era bmd oo • low mmmm ol SIOOMOMBtefeDovt JOyr fticd bee«l <■ M0 moMMy peywat. of IM)37. M yr Awl btwwkfy peymeno beeed cat 637 bmeakiy paywa* of 139) 7* 30 yr feed bated co 240 monthly payawate of S447 W. 30 yr fhad te^eUy baaed oe 4)0 bro«k»y payaMMa of 1)4740 I) yr fhodbaeedoa IbOiMHy payMMaf S79733; 15yr Hud bnaetiy baaed «M7bmeUy paytnenu of $403 29 7 yr balboa baaed oa (4 monthly paytaaateof DM13 •Mi Anal pa, mem of MX.441 96. ) yr ARM bated on MO mrexhly payment. of MM 61 for foe Cm Mi trt . fon foe payment, are vanaiite I yt ARM bead oa M0 aoofoly payment, of1)31 4) for foe Cm 12 mamba. then payment* art vanabfo Every other team in the league has com­ pleted one trip through the conference stand­ ings. Hastings lone win against its seven league opponents was against TK. in the first game of the conference season. The Saxons won that contest in NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Middleville. 56-45. The two teams meet in Hastings tonight, and both teams are hungry for a victory. The Wildcats picked up their only league win last Thursday in Wayland, over the Saxons. 62-40. Wayland jumped out to a 28-11 first quar­ ter advantage and never looked back, outscoring Hastings in every stanza until the fourth. The Wildcats led 44-23 at the half. Amber Peck and Dana Shilling each tossed in eight points to lead Hastings. Jamie VanBoven and Abbey Me Keough each had five points for the Saxons. Wayland was led by a 20-point night by Apply now for our last nursing assistant class of 2004. Class dates are from November 3. 2004, to November 18, 2004. with no class in session on the weekends. Successful candidates will obtain 2nd or 3rd shift part-time jobs upon completion of training. All new hires work 2 weekends on. I weekend off for the first 5 months, and thereafter you will work every other weekend. To protect our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to a criminal back­ ground check and drug screening. Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Last day to apply is October 22, 2004. No tele­ phone calls, please. The Saxons are now 1-11 overall. They have Tuesday night off. before hosting the league leading Wyoming Park Vikings on Thursday. Oct. 21. EOE Thornapple Brittini Merchant. ' a 108 E. State St, Hastings 1-800-237-2379 269-948-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) MANOR coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads - Uve Music - ossuos MRV SYSTEMOF S0UTWMSTMDCM.MC. fllllHn^a-w • K->L<m,>z<o. M>4WI • t4V2*ai> �Pag* 14 - Thursday. October 14. 2004 - The Hasttiqa Barner . Lakewood three points short of third trip to state by Brett Bremer Sports Editor flight indoors and out on Friday, but the top two teams qualify for regionals. As the Division 3 varsity girls’ tennis The South Christian Sailors were a good regional drew to a close Friday evening, the bet for second place, with the Vikings right on Vikings had a glimmer of hope that they their heels. With only the finals left to play, would be returning to the state finals for the and EGR set to win all the flight champi­ onships. the Vikings and Sailors tallied up third consecutive season. East Grand Rapids was expected to win its their points and found they were tied with 12. tenth straight regional title, and the Pioneers If there is a tie for second place, both teams did just that, with 32 points by winning every go. At the Division 3 regional hosted by Haslett on Thursday, three teams that the Vikings defeated in duals this season tied tor second place and all are headed to this week­ end's Division 3 state finals in Holland. When the final points were tallied .howev­ er, Wayland jumped past the Vikings and Sailors with strong showings at third and fourth doubles and the second, third, and fourth singles. Wildcats finished second in all five of those flights, and ended up with 15 points. “I never thought 1 would say third place was a disappointment, bu this year, third, it Alex Taylor and Erica Enz were the only The Vikings were also hurt at third singles, Vikings to reach the finals. They did it in the where Cori Shanks went down 6-2, 6-0 to was a great happy sermon, but it was a rotten first doubles flight with wins over Caledonia Wayland *s Brittini Merchant. Merchant went way to finish the year," said Lakewood coach and Byron Center, before falling in the finals on to knock off the top seed at third singles, Marty Snoap. to East Grand Rapids' Courtney Petersen and Molly Jazwinski from Middleville. Hastings' Amy Ingle ended the year the Ally Yankle 6-0. 6-0. same way she had ended her two previous At first singles, Lakewood’s Kallie Walker battles with Wyoming Park first singles play­ topped Middleville’s Leeanne Lantinga. but er Sandy Tran, with a three-set loss. then fell to Wickman 6-0, 6-0. Lakewood's Ingle won her first match on Friday after­ noon, then played Tran indoors at the Michigan Athletic Club in Grand Rapids. The Saxons' third singles player Kayla Ellsworth races in front of the baseline to hit a shot in her regional match against East Grand Rapids on Friday afternoon at East Hills Athletic Club in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood's Alex Taylor stretches for a backhand volley, as teammate Erica Enz looks on from the backcourt, in the Viking first doubles team's regional semifinal win over Byron Center Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) At third doubles, the second seeded Lakewood pair of Darcy Normington and Brittany Farrell fell to Wayland in three-sets. Abby Weeks won her first match at second Lyndsey Carter and Addie Stadel knocked off singles for Lakewood, 6-3. 6-1 over Byron Rogers at fourth doubles 6-0,60. then fell by Center, and the second doubles team of Angie the same score to the Pioneers. Galaviz and Emily Wemet won their first Ingle won the first set. like the two previous One of the biggest wins on the day for the meetings, then couldn’t find a way to win the Vikings was a 6-3, 6-3 win by Emtlie Enz second or third set. Tran won by the scores of over South Christian at fourth singles, but scoring 4-6. 6-3,6-2. then she fell to Wayland’s Angela Laver in the Middleville 6. Caledonia 5, Wyoming Park 5. semifinals 6-1,6-0. Hastings 2, Rogers 2. Tran then advanced to the first singles final, where she was topped by East Grand Rapids* Ally Wickman 6-1,6-0. East Grand Rapids cleaned up against everyone, including Lakewood. round match over Caledonia. Byron Center finished fourth in the team “I can’t believe that Wayland girl wasn’t seeded any higher than that." said Snoap. Lakewood had its chances against the The Saxons'Amy Ingle sets herself for a backhand shot in her regional semifinal match against Wyoming Park's Sandy Tran Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with 10 points, by followed season. It's the best season by a Viking girls' team since 1979. The last two seasons, the Vikings played in Coach Snoap wouldn’t have been quite as disappointed, if it hadn't been such a great the Division 3 regional at Haslett, and fin­ ished second each time to advance to state. season for the Vikings already. With two dual wins last week, they improved to 9-3 for the Wildcats. TK set to host Scots in Gold finale A trio of unselfish seniors helped the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team advance to tonight’s O-K Gold Conference TK’s winning goal came with eight min­ utes left in the second overtime. Trojan senior Jarod Smith, who'd moved The Trojan defense was strong again, hold­ kick and Ryan Weesie sent a great ball in front Trojan keeper Smith was asked to make ing the Bulldogs to one shot in the first half of the goal. It bounced around a bit then fot d some routine saves and batted away some and seven in the second. TK pounded the its way to the eighteen yard-line. Thai is dangerous attempts for the Sailors in the game. Tuesday’s Gold contest is the final tune-up championship out of his position as goalkeeper to spark the Byron Center keeper with 34 shots for the where Mike Texter, a junior defender for the game. The Trojans will boat their rivals from TK offense, stole the ball away from Byron Trojans, trapped the ball and set himself up Center and sent Ryan Fletke a beautiful enure game. "Ryan Butkus (BC keeper) made some for a shoe Texter turned and drilled a shot past for the Trojans before district play begins. TK Caledonia tonight at 6:45 p.m.. in a battle for through pass. The senior Fletke could have great saves and kept them in the game." Niles the Sailor keeper to tie the game at one. doesn’t open district play until Wednesday, said. tournament's consolation fifth place in the conference tourney. The blasted it toward the net. but chose to push the The second half played out to be an evenly Oct 20, at Hastings High School. The Trojans Trojans topped Byron Center's Bulldogs 2-1 ball to the left to crashing classmate Chad On the other end. TK pulled double duty matched event The ball went back and forth will play the winner of Monday evening's in a second overtime period Tuesday. Brice. Brice put the ball in the back of the with their keepers. Smith and Kyle Selleck with both offenses threatening. The Trojan contest bet* open net for a great finish. both had time between the post. defense turned back most of the runs from the The victory provides the Trojans with some momentum heading into tonight's contest TK "Brice was getting frustrated early in the "Kyle Selleck did a great job tonight in the defeated Byron Center in the first meeting game, and 1 told him to keep up the persistent net making four or five saves. I think." Niles between the two teams this season. 3-0. hard-work and it win pay off. And the feeling commented. “1 knew it would be.a great game tonight." Trojan coach Christian Niles said. "Every time you play i team a second time, they are more prepared for you*. I got when I saw him put the ball in for the game winner was awesome." Niles said. The Trojans (9-6-3.5-4) dominated posses­ sion time and the statistical line all evening. Mason and Charlotte. On the other half of the Division 2 District Sailors, the sailor defense did the same to the bracket, Trojan attackers. Monday, and Lakewood will host Marshall. Eaton Rapids will host Hastings The wirmers of those two contests will meet in Hastings Thursday, Oct 21, in the other TK started their.scoring in the first half district semifinal. when Brandon Field sent the ball into the The district finals are scheduled for 1 pjn.. middle to Ryan Weesie. Weesie collected it on Oct 23 in Hastings. the run and fired a shot from just inside the 18-yard-line that curved away from the Bad day for Lion golfers in Division 3 Butkus into the lower right-hand comer of the goal. Byron scored its lone goal in the second half, on what Niles called a questionable call for offside. The only scoring the Trojan team could muster in its O-K Gold tournament opener against South Christian last Thursday was a single goal by a defender. That wasn't enough offense to get by the Sailors. South Christian took a 2-1 win to Maple Valley finished 12th out of 17 teams advance to today’s semifinal round. at its Division 3 boys' golf regional at the The Trojans dominated possession time ic Cascades Golf Course no Friday. the first half, but still had a problem netting The Lions' top four combined for a 388. goals. South Christian didn’t have any prob­ Lansing Catholic Central won the event with lem scoring, and took a 1-0 lead on its first a 319. Jackson Lumen Christi shot a 323 for shot of the game. second, and Williamston a 340 for third. The “It was a real heart breaker when they top three learns at each regional qualify for scored on their first shot," Niles said. “We state, along with the top three individuals. came out with all the pressure and they broke Maple Valley won't have anyone herded to through on their first run and scored.” The two teams battled in a highly energized TK’s Ryan Weesie pushes the bail along between two Byron Center defenders In Tuesday night's O-K Gold Conference tournament contest In Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and entertaining contest. Shortly after the Sailors scored their goal, the Trojans put the pressure on again. The Trojans force a comer Trojan midfielder Dm Gerrits heads the ball away his end of the field as team­ mate Mike Texter looks on from behind. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the state finals Friday. Todd Cupp led the Lions with a 93. Todd Cupp shot a 97, and Garrett VanEngen and Kory Starks each shot 99's. "We didn't play very well." said Lion coach John Hughes. 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Paul, and Kevin all got off the tee extremely well today. 1 am so finish at Thursday’s happy to see this team get the opportunity to go on to the Finals. We’ll give it everything Done 11; Funky Bowlers 10: Sandbaggers 9; team’s 12 ozs. at a Time 9; Red Dog 6: Team 12 4; Division 2 Golf Regional, which qualifies his Robbers 4: Nobody's 1. Vikings for the state finals this Friday and The top 12 teams and lies along with lhe Saturday at the Meadows on the campus of top 12 medalists plus ties and all other play­ Grand Valley Slate University. ers within 7 strokes of the lowest score will Women’s High Gaines and Series - K Becker 210-552; G. Otis 185-521; B. Wilkins 182-50l;M. Kirchen 189-497;C Miller 181­ third place bested Lakewood fourth place East 439; L Rcmz 146-426; K. Middleton 145­ Lansing by one stroke Thursday for third 388: H. Robbe 105-278; K. Jenkins 143. place at Binder Park Golf Course in Battle Mm’s High Gaines and Series - B. Creek. on Friday, hoping to advance to the second round of finals on Saturday.” qualify to play in the second round on Saturday. The third place finish at regionals was one spot higher than the Vikings finished at the Hubbell 236-49; M. Eaton 225-648; K. “This was a huge step for the Lakewood Hammontree 203-573; J. Smith 221-562; B. golf program. Il was a team goal we had set at Allen 192-555; J. Shoebridge 201-551; B. the beginning of the season, to go on to the The Lakewood Varsity Boys golf team fin­ Falconer 201-532: R. Snyder 208; M. Kidder State Finals.” said Kutch. “It was a total team ished in fourth place in the 18-bole league 182; K. Greenfield 182; B. Miller 181; J. effort. Our seniors came through big today. tournament. The leam scores were Haslett Robbe 177: D Wilkins 164. Their combined 11 years of regional experi­ 302. Lansing Catholic Centra] 304. DeWitt ence really paid off." 307. Lakewood 320. Williamston 333. and Kevin Shettler led Lakewood with a 76 Wednesday PM Seebers 13; Hair Care Cener 13; Railroad Street 13; Mill Greenridge Mace II; Pharmacy 11; Shamrock 10; Eye and ENT 9. Women's High Gaines and Series - K. Becker 204-574; E. Vanasse 208-516; E. Ulrich 172-475; B. Hathaway 166475; L. S. 186; Elliston Y. 169; Pennington Cheeseman 165: D. Bums 153. Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephyr 18-6; Full House 14-10; Woodmansee Sales Sawmill Woodland 13-11; 12.5-11.5; TVCCU Hastings 12-12; through the eighteen hole par-71 course. Pai CAAC-3 meet Tuesday. Oct. 5. at the El Dorado in Mason. Fowlerville 339. Lake wood’s low score was posted by Morris shot a 77, Paul Spitzley a 78. and Spitzley. a 78. He was followed by Brad Aaron Hargett an 84. Elliott and Lane Brewer, each with an 80. Haslett won the even with a 306. followed by Battle Creek Lakeview 315. Lansing East 367. Lakewood DeWitt 316, Coldwater 321. Marshall 322, Ionia Hargett and Morris each finished with an 82. "Sophomore Lane Brewer played a great 320. round today, playing in his fifth varsity even* 327. this year.” said Kutch. "Co-captain, Paul Mason 329, Charlotte 330. Lowell 338, Spitzley. has continued his solid Waverly 342. Battle Creek Harper Creek 347. play." 18-holc . Jackson Northwest 349, Eaton Rapids 350, Elliott finished eighth overall in league St. Johns 355, Sturgis 367. and Lansing poinls to cam all-league honors. Hargett was 15th overall in the league to earn an honor­ Sexton 418. “Our team got a good look at the course in able merition nod. City Bank 11.5-12.5: Consumers Concrete 8­ 16; Woodland Machine 7-17. High Men's & Gaines Series - R. O'Keefe 196-558; N. Blakely 165; K. Beebe 192-554; T. Neymeiyer 190-553. Women's High Gaines & Series - C. O'Keefe 213-528; T. Blakely 172429; M. Westbrook 158; V. Scobey 164-400. VOLLEYBALL The. Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings girls’ Eagles’ Co-ed soccer team nearly perfect against Victors Team f I Team Record 17-1 7. Digit.-...................... ......................... Freshman Kelly Frame, of Hastings, con­ with a time of 1:18.61. the area. She was first again on Thursday with Eagles in the second lialf. Austin Wisner and Weston Hammond did a great job for BCCS on defense. The Eagles will be in action again on Roger Ondersma, 6:30 p.m. Ryan Holley and Evan i Both teams played a strong offens.', t back and fonh terran the goals most of the night. Hoxwortn scored two varsity playing at 5:15 pm in Battle Creek. Ashley HWih^oonrrihMed to this artide ht-Yrl n goals for the Eagles in the first half. Two late goals by Zion tied the game before the break. Hoxworth answered teh Zion Christian goals with his third goal in the second half, 8:15 Ashley & Cross Construction vs kM but the Zion Christian team again struck back Almost Famous Last Thursday, the Eagles played a co-ed Barry County YMCA contest with Cedar Creek Christian School, 2004 Women’s B League and came out on top 5-3, Fall Volley ball Score Sheet Standings as of October 11,2004 Team # / Team Cedar Creek scored the mnnimekl first goal, but at homenext Thursday Hastings varsity cross country coach Paul- third place. Singieieny finished sixth overall Fulmer likes the way his boys are running at in 19:42. followed by Ellwood in seventh at this point in the season. 19:54, and Lancaster 10th in 20:09. Top runners Rusty Burgdorf and Ryan There are still only the Saxon girls making Bosma are rounding into shape, and Fulmer their way around the cross country courses likes the middle pack thxz’s forming Ground AJ Singleterry, Jesse Ellwood. Tyler The Saxons came one-point short of get­ seconds remaining. The Trojans swim at Calvin Christian Saxon boys come up one spot short against Bulldogs Lancaster, and Jordan Kimble. late in the half, tying the game with just three 8:15 Prime Time vs Flexfab tholic. against the Wyoming United team. Home School Hawk* at 4 p.m., with the boys’ 8:15 Hastings Manufacturing vs Dig It better than the second place diver from West ( Kayla Romanak. Molly Wallace, Lauren Tuesday, Oct. 19. against the Battle Creek 8: 15 You Guys Serve vs Relativity Cbelsey my, with a girls’ basketball game to follow at ended in a 3-3 tie. 7: 00 Relativity vs Flexfab and Caleb and Aaron Hoxworth. Jill Rozema, against Zion Christian school, and the game 7:00 Dig It vs Hastings Manufacturing Sutfin. Brandi tonight, then are 2. Hastings Manufacturing.........................7-11 Matches for October 13, 2004 Matousek, a total score of 142.9, just over three points medley relay in 2:10.37, with the foursome of 3. Relativity........................................................ 10-5 «' ning two of the three relays. Buchanan. will take on the Fellowship Christian acade­ The co-ed soccer team’s next game is ! The Trojans picked up big points by win­ free in 1:01.88 for the Trojans. out-scored by the Eagles. Chase DeMaagd, basketball game to follow at 11:0b am. . •! i the event. TK- in Strumberger teamed up to win the 200-yard Friday, Oct. 8. the Eagles played in the rain • 4 I first place Friday at 5 pm. The varsity boys soccer team Victor offense. • the The Victors played a great game, but were There will also be a varsity boys’ soccer hi yard freestyle in 27.96 seconds, and the 100 tinues to prove she’s among the top divers in Dustin Webb scored two goals for th game at 9:30 am on Saturday, with a girls' » ■«> terfly in 1:14.81. Strumberger took the 50- 100-yard backstroke with a time of and pool record in the 100-yard breast stroke The fifth-eighth grade Co-ed team shared 1. You Guys Serve_____________________12-9 8. Flex fab............................................................3-18 Alicia Buchannan set a new team record in 1:14.89 foi The Eagle defense played hard —..—4-17 Sutfin won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:36.93 and the 100-yard but­ Hastings’ Sunday Matousek set a new team keeping the ball up field, against some strong 5. Almost Famous......................... records. Rozema. Wisner. 11-10 Sutfin won the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:23.4. are still breaking some of their team and pool ry over the Faith Christian Victors. 4. Ashley & Cross Construction............. 14-7 6. Prime Time............................. The Trojans won nine of the 12 events, and The TK-Hastings team of Mindy Warner. Jasmine Brown. Bucharinan, and BCCS followed that up with two first half Eagles’ goal. Standings as of October 6, 2004 from Grand Rapids West Catholic 107-79. 2:2? 32. goals, one by DeMaagd and another by Ondersma did an awesome job protecting the Fall Vollevball Score Sheet Hastings last Thurday. by besting the girls Azevedo, and Nicole Quadatfinishing third in On Monday. Oct. 11. the Barry County ing outstanding teamwork. The Eagle's, Tom 2004 Coed league swim team got back to its winning ways in Christian School’s Eagles scored a 7-0 victo­ the field with the varsity soccer team, show­ Barry County YMCA TK-Hastings swim team leaves Falcons floundering this fall, and the Saxon girls made their way around the course at Holland Christian a little loo quickly last week. A wrong turn left the Saxon ladies without official times. ting their first victory of the season last The Saxons were back at ii again, at Wednesday against Byron Center, at Holland Yankee Springs with the rest of the O-K Gold Christian. The Bulldogs pulled out a 27-28 on Wednesday. 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Fluke. Sheldon - BYE 8:00 Dig II vs Walker, Huke, Sheldon 8:00 FTMA vs V-Tec 8:00 Slammin' ■ BYE Banner CLASSIFIEDS YMCA OF BARRY COONTY 2055 Iroquois Trail • Hastings, Ml 49058 1 www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org Call us at (269) 945-4574 CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Supported by the Barry County United Way �P«o» 16 - Thursday, Octobar 14. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Panthers and Comets battle for KVA lead tonight by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg student section burst out one of its loudest cheers of the night with 5:43 left in the second quarter Tuesday night, when Pennfield’s Kelsey Bivens knocked down the first of two free throw attempts. It was the first point for the visiting Panthers from Pennfield in what turned into a 47-27 Delton victory. Delton's Panthers are off to a 4-0 start in the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association. They have won five consecutive ball games. There are two teams in the KVA they haven’t faced yet. Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian. The Comets come to Delton tonight in a battle between the only two teams with unblemished league records. The Panthers travel to Hackett on Tuesday. DK junior guard Katie Smoczynski (3) leads her team on the fastbreak in the sec­ ond half, as her teammates Danielle Boyce (40) and Katee Hogoboom (24) attempt to keep up. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "The league is much more balanced than we thought it would be.” said Delton Kellogg varsity girls' basketball coach Rick Williams. head. “Then everyone else down here.” “We though: if would be Christian up Alex (Culbert) on her. and see if we can’t get The Comets lost only one league game in some help on the weak side at times. 1 still 2003. It was at Delton. The Comets are 10-2 think it comes down to what we do offensive­ here.” he said with his hand raised above his overall, while the Panthers hold an 8-4 over­ ly." • all league record. Kalamazoo Christian hasn’t Christian also has a couple guards who are been blowing its opponents away in the KVA, deadly from outside. The Panthers will need but Delton hadn’t been either until Tuesday to match any buckets they provide, on the night other end of the floor. “We thought it would be a rebuilding year, “In order for us to win on Thursday, our but I guess we just reloaded.” said Williams. speed is going to have to show up. and we’re “It's the biggest game we've had here in a going to have to shoot better from the outside while. As good as our team was last year, we than we did tonight.” Williams said Tuesday. were never in this position here. We couldn’t win a lot of games in the league.” Whoever wins will walk away with the Outside shooting was the only thing the girls from Delton had any trouble with on Tuesday night in the 20-point win over Pennfield. KVA lead. “We’re going to do it with intensity on Delton raced out to a 15-0 lead early in the defense." said Delton sophomore guard Katee second quarter, as the press forced Pennfield Hogoboom. “Our defense is going to win it into turnover after turnover in the first quarter. for us." It didn't help the Pennfield team that it was Much of the Panthers’ defensive attention will focus on 6’2 Christian center Michelle Delton Kellogg senior Courtney Younglove gets knocked to the floor as she tries to stow down Pennfield’s Kelsey Bivens late in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) knocked off Galesburg-Augusta’s Rams 47­ and also had a team high four assists. Alex Culbert missed out on many of the easy lay-ups as she was doing the dirty work without two starting guards. Delton didn’t just race out to an early lead, 37. The outside shooting was there last underneath. She led Delton with 13 points and Thursday. Hogoboom made the Ram me 11 rebounds. defense pay. She finished with 14 points, and DeNooyer, who was leading the league by the Panthers were racing up and down the averaging 16.7 points per game heading into court. Katie Smoczynski had six steals. Alex Danielle Boyce had eight points and seven the week. She’s already got plans to continue Alaniz had six steals, and Jordan Haines had rebounds, while Smoczynski added six points Delton built a 17-8 first quarter advantage her basketball career at Western Michigan four. Many of those turned directly into DK ' and Hogoboom five. Things were a little tougher for the Del*on lay-ups. then held on for the victory with 11 points and University. “Guarding her is definitely going to be an issue,” said Wiliams. “She's 6*2. We’U have The score was 20-5 at half-time. giris last Thursday, but they still manage, a Alaniz finished with ten points for Delton double-digit league win. also had five steals. 13 rebounds from Culbert, ten rebounds from Boyce, and a great floor game by Alaniz. Panthers The Ingle and Wilfinger medal in Division 3 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Portage Invitational is often thought of Delton senior Alex Alaniz drives past Pennfield's Andrea Fishnick for two points in the first half Tuesday at Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tuesday at the Gilmore Cer Museum in 105th in 24:01, and Nikki Bechtel in 112th at southern Barry County. 24:14. Jackson Lumen Christi won the Division 3 giris' race with its first five giris earning which earned him 56th place. as a preview of the cross country ^tate finals finale as the leaders, after winning two of the league’s three jamborees and finishing second medals by placing in the top fifty. The Titans Behind Ouding for DK were Dan Roberts just hope it isn’t a preview of the Kalamazoo in the third. The Comets from Kalamazoo finished with a team total of 64 points, but no who was 66th in 17:59, Tom Sigler 73rd in Association meet, which is scheduled for Christian are right on their heels. one expects the Titans to earn the stale title Why didn’t the Banner publish this letter? boys finished six spots behind behind spots Attorney at Law Shepherd won the Division 3 boys’ race with a team score of 91 points. Stockbridge was second with 103, followed by Jackson Invitational. The Comets were 15th overall, second place team in the state in D-l from last Lumen Christi 111, Allendale 134, Freeland Hackett 16th. Parchment 19th. and Delton year. Rockford. 224. Elk Rapids 260, Hillsdale 282, Whitehall • September 10. emphasizing the tax difficulties ofJudge Fekkes prompts this response Judge Fekkes and I shared law offices from the mid 1990's through January of this year. I was present m 1998 when she received notification from the IRS data sum of employee taxes were unpaid. The Judge expresaed her sixpnse at the time and I would describe her as 178. Allendale Stockbridge 214, Kent City 233, Kalamazoo Christian 249, Calvin Christian 277. Shepherd 294. Jackson Lumen Christi senior Daniel Clark Schoolcraft 304. Morley-Stanwood 336. and won the race with a time of 15:46, and was of two Comet medalists. 187, Freeland The Division 3 girL’ race included 22 teams. Allendale senior Jamie Watson was the senior Kyle Shropshire in 16.00. Kristen Wilfinger was 40th with a time o/ Division 3 girls* individual champion with a Gilmore Car Museum. It is being billed as the 21:30. time of 18:18. believe that the real issues are being vtKulsted. Regretfully, it appears that there is not an ample forum m which the candidates can property address their constituents. Kalamazoo Valley Association and Wolverine Conference Cross Country Extravaganza. The two leagues are coming together to hold their almost a minute behind Watson. The boys’ race included 23 teams, with the the county, to be captivated by the senaabooal at the expense of the substance. Our citizens need and deserve a forum where the important issues of this campaign can be addressed. behind Kalamazoo Christian. Hackett, and Pennfield. but placed ahead of Parchment. Athletic Christian won the tourney with a 317. and Association teams competed in the region, took the overall KVA championship as well. and four finished ahead of DK. Kalamazoo Hackett was second last Wednesday with a Christian 325, followed by Pennfield 328, Delton 348. six Kalamazoo will head Dowagiac was Attorney at Law to Valley this weekend’s third with a 333, but Hackett just missed out on a trip to state by finishing fourth with a 338. Fighting Submitted www elecljudgefekkesxom Delton was still middle of the pack. Pennfield Panthers combined for a 326. iJG'sh Lynx. wasn’t enough to get the Panthers out of the team score of 320, as will Pennfield. The JameaJ.Goulooze had been last Wednesday at the KVA 18-bole tough Hampshire course to lead Delton, but it Division 3 state finals after winning with a Sincerely championship meets on the same day at the same place. Running begins with the Wolverine girts* race at 3:30, followed by the KVA girts’ race, the Wolverine boys* race, and then the KVA boys’ race. The Panthers just need this extravaganza to go a little better than the extravaganza at Nate Farrell shot an 89 for Delton, Josh Newhouse a 93. and Derek Caldwell a 96. tournament at the All Thu election is too important for citizens to have The Banner, the only media of note within KVA finals at Batt and Hillsdale’s Erin The Delton total was a tad higher than it Ross Osgood shot a nice round of 84 on the distinguish their candidacies. I do not believe the tax tasue is one of them. I also do not isn’t just the Portage. Regional at Hampshire Country Club. Barry County is fortunate to have two fine candidates for the judgeship . There are issues that Tuesday Adrienne Pastula finished second and third, Delton golfers finish in top half of Division 3 regional Friday for Delton Kellogg, at the Division 3 appointment. senior Mitch Zoat in 1551, and Stockbridge Marissa Ingle was 21st in 20:45, and senior The 2004 boys' golf season came to an end within the office. Judge Fekkes took responsibility for the problem, revamped her office policy and retained the services of an accountant who remained with her until the Judge’s Parchment’s 455, and Delton's 461 followed across the finish line by Allendale Delton Kellogg 382. shaken. We spent a lengthy amount oftime that day and on other occasion? ascertaining the problem. My understanding at the time was that the problem was clerical and procedural finished with 393 points, to Hackett’s 410. standings, ahead of second place Delton. The 104th with a time of 23:59, Chelsea Stephens The September 16, editon of The Banner containing covrage of the Fnt Fnday forum held 284. Kent City 287, and Laingsburg 290 to round out the top ten. Kalamazoo Christian the DK ladies were 14<h. Delton giris’ score were Carolin Humphrey in Hastings. MI 49058 Hillsdale was second with 97 points, fol­ lowed by Elk Rapids 109, Whitehall 150, Comet ladies finished ninth at Portage, while The other three runners contributing to the N M-43 Hwy 18:08, Cohen Porter 131« in 19:57, nd Jason Lindberg 136th in 20:24. state’s best, and finished second behind the Delton also had two medalists. Junior Editor the to Division I to test their legs against the 19:27, she was The Hastings Banner girls, defending Division 3 state champs, moved up champ, was fourth overall with a time of September 21,2004 Goodrich’s Kalamazoo five Christian’s Leah Reames, the likely KVA 2S*S taanhwrtMxM'WI November. die Division 3 race at Saturday's Portage Kalamazoo Christian leads the KVA girls’ JAMES J. GOULOOZE come Hackett, and two spots behind Parchment in 21st <*i«» hmtii (»»•«-»« Paid fix by the Committee to Elect Stephanie S Fekkes Andrew Ouding led the Panthers in 17:52, each season. The Delton Kellogg Panthers Christian, . wasn’t able to get an individual medal. Senior The Delton boys will head into the KVA DK's Dear Editor. top 50 runners medaling. Delton Kellogg were Irish Behind the Coloma 348, Parchment 365, and Paw Paw 371. Delton soccer starts district play Monday The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer Delton’s Newhouse tied for the fifth best team saw individual score on the day with an 80. and a 5-1 loss just missed out on an all-KVA nod by two- strokes this season. goal al Jake Bowman shot an 86 for Delton at the Ben the Tigers The ue season Christian, tourney, Osgood an 88. and Caldwell a 94. Christian’s Ryan Zwier was the league’s Kellogg 362. Bronson 368, Berrien Springs top golfer this season, but finished third at the 374. Buchannon 375, Constantine 377, Paw league tournament with a 78. behind his Paw 385. Watervliet 389. Niles-Brandywine teammate 391. and hopkins 394. Pennfield’s Trevor Eason’s 77. Marcus Brussee’s 76. They face and and noon. Gai Calvin District involved • Interior & Exterior Paint and Stain • Pressure Washing • Drywall Finishing and Repair • Aluminum Siding • Wood Finishing • Floors • Caulking • Special Coatings • Abrasive Blasting • New Construction Dale Loater Licensed Journeyman 22 Years Experience 288-823-5808 M 6-9-2 with home. Edwardsburg 352, Parchment 361. Delton Delton Decorating 03003367 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 12, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pointe ( Godwin I ision 3 teams North and �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 2004 - Page 17 Saxons’ league charge ends at Holland Christian by Brett Bremer roughly two minutes remained in regulation, bution of the ball.” Sports Editor then scored again less than four minutes into Hastings took a 2-0 lead over Holland overtime for the victory. Chad Prince scored seed the final two Maroon goals. against the third seeded Saxons. The Saxons Christian in the semifinals of the O-K Gold Conference soccer tournament Tuesday night, but couldn't hold on. Hastings lost to Holland Christian 3-2 in overtime. With just under 25 minutes remaining in the second half. Saxon goalkeeper Scott Allerding was called for a penalty in the box. and given a yellow card. Saxon back-up keep­ er Andrew Vincent came into the net, but Allerding had turned away every Maroon champion have been hot of late, but the Scots had them hot under the collar. Caledonia just needed to O-K Gold tournament championship game keep that up. The defending Division 2 tonight in Wyoming. Holland Christian was “That’s what I told them at half-time.” said the only team to top the Vikings during the Caledonia coach Blair Lincoln. “You guys got conference’s regular season. in their heads a little bit. and you’re getting The Saxons will host South Christian in a “We got robbed,” said Saxon varsity boys’ some calls. Just go out there and play hard.” battle for third place this afternoon. The Scots continued to play hard, but the A pair of a the best players in the O-K Gold but it was a couple nice bounces that helped Hastings to a 3-1 win over Caledonia in the scoring attempt tn that point. in the league tournament, going up Maroons go on to face Wyoming Park in the Conference scored beautiful goals Thursday, couldn't stop the Maroon's pk shot. The Scots came into the game as the sixth first round of the league tournament. Saxons picked up their game. Hastings' Dan Hoffman slides in to knock the ball away from a Caledonia midfielder in Thursday afternoon’s Saxon victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of the Scot defense early in the second half, tie. Hastings’ Vincent raced through the center then stopped and lofted a shot up and over Caledonia keeper Andy West to break the 1 -1 coach Brian Roderick. “When a coach from The Hastings defense lost Fighting Scot ripped a shot that went off Saxon keeper Scott the opposing team comes over after the game senior Trent VanHaitsma on a Caledonia Allerding’s extended fingertips, off the bot­ and says, ’that was a cheap win. I'm sorry.’ throw in midway through the first half. tom of. the cross bar. and into the goal to tie 13:09 to play. A comer kick from the Saxons’ That’s frustrating, but what can you do.’’ VanHaitsma corralled the throw, then turned the contest al I-1. Brian McKeough was headed towards the net The Maroons didn't get the tying goal until towards the comer of the penalty box. and FOOTBALL, continued from page 12 The Saxons added an insurance goal with The Scots put on a furious rally in the sec­ by Jacob Elliott. The ball bounced around in ond part of the first half, but could only man­ front of the net, then suddenly came out to a age the one goal. wide open Aaron Fortier who blasted it into “I was scared there for a while.” said the back of the net. The first goal of the game was scored by Roderick. “There were 18 minutes there. I was look- Hastings’ Dan Dimond, less than two minutes ing al the clock, where 1 was really scared. into the game. A shot slowly rolling towards Caledonia played an aggressive first half. the Caledonia goal bounced off the post and They were much improved on the first lime went to Dimond along the end line. He turned we played them on their shots and the distri- to fire a pass across the front of the net. and it The Saxons' Jacob Elliot heads the ball after it clears Caledonia defender Mark Ward, just prior to Hastings’ third goal being scored in Thursday's O-K Gold tournament game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ricocheted off a Caledonia defender into the net past keeper Andy Schachermeyer. West is a sophomore, and Schachermeyer is a senior. Lincoln has been platooning the two in the net for most of the season. Vincent should be glad West is often the Scots’ second half keep­ er, and Schachermeyer stands a head taller. District play begins on Monday for the Saxons, with a trip to Eaton Rapids for a 6 p.m. start Lakewood hosts Marshall, and Mason hosts Charlotte in the other two first round games of the Division 2 District. The Saxons* Tyler Jiles (2) is spun around by Byron Center's Joe Dyer, as his team­ mates David Smith (53), Kevin Davis (81), and Mike Morehouse (60) look for some­ one to hit Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) that was tipped off the hands of Ben Boss into be played next Wednesday and Thursday. The winner of the Mason Charlotte game takes on point conversion try was no good. the waiting arms of Ben Fox at the Lion 46. Copelin was the Vikings’ leading rusher in Two plays later Quarterback Boss threw a 52- the game with 124 yards on 11 carries. Tyler yard scoring strike to Beardslee and the two- Beglin ran 17 times for 69 yards. Lakewood point conversion made it 14-0. managed 230 yards on the ground, but just On the very next series Adam Lamphere 238 yards total. Williamston moved the ball picked off an Aggie pass near midfield and for 163 yards on the ground, and 190 through returned it to the endzone for another Lion the air. score. Boss then hit Jesse Page in the endzone “That is our weak spot this year,’’ said for another two-point conversion and just that Veitch. “We are having a hard time with quick it was 22-0. teams passing on us. We’re not blessed with a Dansville went three-and-out on their next The remainder of the games will be played at Hastings High School. The semifinals will lot of speed. We’d rather a team ran on us." series and it took only four plays for Maple Eddie Phillips led the Lakewood defense Valley to add another six points. This time it with nine tackles. Kyle Rowland had an inter­ was with Matt Gordcneer at the helm and the ception. Middleville in the semi’s on Wednesday. The winners of Monday’s other two contests will meet Oct. 21. Both semifinal contests are set to begin at 4:30 p.m. in Hastings, with the district final set for Saturday. Oct 23 at 1 p.m. Hastings senior Anoteew Vincent manuvers his way through the Caledonia defense on Thursday afterfioon. Caledonia’s Mark Ward tries to slow him down, as Ty Bowden hustles in from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 6’2” senior signal caller threw a perfect strike to Denver Hine for the 28-yard touchdown. Kersjes was called on to kick the extra point and he responded to perfection, making the score 29-0 with still over five minutes to play in the third quarter. Before that period was over, Kersjes got a chance to kick a field goal and his 30 yarder was as perfect as his extra point, giving the Lions a 32-0 lead going into the final stanza. The final score of the game came on a two- yard touchdown ran by Harvey Wyskowski with less than a minute left in the game and Kersjes capped the scoring with another per­ "At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise." People who could go anywhere for healthcare, choose Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. fect extra-point kick. It was a game in which Mittelstaedt was able to use all his players, something he has accomplished in every contest this season. In all. 13 different players carried the ball at least one time with Hine finishing as the lead­ ing rasher in the contest with 54 yards. “There was a time when 1 might have taken a knee with time running out and our team so "My father was one of Pennock's first physicians and taught me what to look for in a hospital and personal physician. That's why I chose Pennock Endoscopy Center and Dr. Woodliff. The new facilities are first class, well run and everyone was courteous. Dr. Woodliff is very knowledgeable, compassion­ ate and takes time to explain test results. I could go anywhere for healthcare. But why would I with Pennock so close to home?" far ahead,” Mittelstaedt said afterward, “but we had other players out there and they want Find out how Pennock can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To find a Pennock physician, call (269) 945-1749 or visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com to show what they can do, too.” Mittelstaedt said that his team is now play ing for home field advantage in the playoffs. “We want the first playoff game to be at our place, so we can’t let up now,” he said. About his team’s play, this night, Mittelstaedt said he is still not completely sat­ isfied, ever 'hough his Lions won easily. ‘‘Overall, I think we executed well,” he It's Our Pledge. said, “but we can’t blame the two fumbles pn the rain. It was just poor execution and some­ thing we have to work harder on.” Williamston 21, Lakewood 12 Viking varsity football coach Bob Veitch came into this season wanting his team to play four quarters of intense football. He wasn't sure they did that in a 21-12 loss to Williamston on Friday night, to drop the Vikings to 3-4 this season. The Vikings came out and took a 6-0 lead on a 22-yard run by Jason Copelin in the first quarter to end the opening drive. Williamston Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, Hastings came right back though on its first possession Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D. Family Medicine to take a 7-6 lead. “We just aren’t playing with intensity.” said Veitch. “It’s like the job’s already done, and we forget we’ve gotta keep playing. Pennock That’s why 1 always like the philosophy of being on defense first, but we haven’t won the coin fosses to do that. It makes a big differ­ ence. We are not playing with intensity. We’re just playing to play.” The Hornets would add a third quarter HEALTH VICES touchdown to go ahead 14-6 in the game, then put an insurance touchdown on the board otofcssional. progress,,c through the air in the fourth. The Vikings were never too far out of the ball game. Copelin brought his team to with­ in two-points in the third quarter with a 56- 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNCXZKHEALTH.COM yard touchdown run. but the Vikings’ two0K3MM �Page 18 - Thursday, October 14. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Forodoours Saio THS RRM M A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A OBI ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU. M USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa aato may bo reocfndod by the forocfoeing oinrtgagss In that event your damages.If an* ahatt be limit­ ed eolety to the return of Mo bid amount tanMORTGAGE^M^^DetauR^Nteb^sn made in .he oondRtone of a mortgage made by David Alan Fudd and Mary Kay Rudd, husband and ode, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Arst Federal of Michigan, the Michigan Operating name of Charter Ono Bank. FS B.. Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2001, and recorded on March 15. 2001 in instrument 1056804, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four And 96/100 Dolors ($206384.96), inducing interest al 735% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nodes is hereby given that said mortgage wii bo forectoood by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue. »t the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on November 18.2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Thomappio. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ar Parcel 1: A pared of land In toe South 1/2 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on toe South line of said Section 15, distant North 88 dogrose 53 minutes 45 seconds East 70.65 toot from the South 1/4 poet of said Section 15, add point atoo being on the centertne of M-37, thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said centerline of M-37 a distance of 767.88 toot; thenoo North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 710.86 toot, thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East 750.24 toot to too North right of way of Finkbeiner Road, thence South 23 dogrose 21 min­ utes 15 seconds Wool 3825 toot to said Souto Sne of Section 15, thence Souto 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along said Souto Ino 477.75 toot to a doer vision area, toonco North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconas West along said dear vision area 265.01 feet to too right of way of M-37. toonco South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East along said right of way 19734 teat to eaid Souto Section line, thence Souto 68 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West, along said Souto Ina 68.44 toot to the place of beginning. Subject to existing pubic highway easement over too Wssterty 80 toot for highway M-37 and the Southerly 33 feet for rmKDemef rtoao. Except: Beginning at a point on the Souto Ina of Section 15 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, dtotent North 88 dogrose 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 70.65 toot from the South 1/4 pool of said Section 15, said point atoo being on too oonteritoo of M-37; thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West along said oenterflno of M-37 a (Mance of 490.46 lest; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394.49 toot; toonco Souto 00 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 396.40 feet to the North right of way Ino of Finkbeiner Rood. Thence North 53 degress 43 minutes 30 seconds West, dong a dev. vtoton eroe 230.66 foot to too right of way of sold M-37; thonce South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East, along add right of way 197.34 feet to said South Section Ino; toonco Souto 88 degrees S3 minutes 45 seconds West, along sold South Ino 68 44 toot to too piece of beginning. Except; that pert of too Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County, Mfchigen, described as: Commencing at toe,Souto 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 dogreoa 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 503.00 toot along toe South Ina of said Section to too point of beginning; thenoo North 00 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East, 248.00 toot along an existing fence line; thence South 88 da gross 63 minutes 45 seconds West, 75.00 feet; thence North 00 dogrooc 47 minutes 27 seconds East 380.04 toot; thenoo Souto 29 dogrooc 51 min­ utes 15 seconds East, 65552 toot; toonce South 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West, 3825 toot to the South line of said Section; toonco South 88 degrees 43 minutes <5 seconds West, 245.40 toot along said Souto lino of too point of beginning The redemption period she! bo 12 months from too dote of such oato. Dated: October 7, ?004 For more information, please cal: FCS 248393.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Charter One Bank. NA. Mc/a First reoorai or Micrugan, mo Mtcmgan operating name of Charter Ono Bank. F.S.B. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfohigan 48025-5822 Fie *012564F04 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE TMBFWW SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BBORMATKM OBTAMED WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE DUMBER BELOW IF CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. YOU ARE M ACTIVE KUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Wilkins and Shire MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in toe conditions of a mort­ gage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Fmancmi Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20. 2001 and recorded April 9. 2001 in Instrument Number 1057796, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated March 20.2001 and recorded on April 9.2001 in Instrument Number 1057797. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six and 2/100 Dollars ($126356.02) inducting interest at the rate of 7.63% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that too mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on November 18. 2004. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Charieson Heights Addition No. ?. to toe VHtage of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA {6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredoeing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in toe event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simuttaneou s resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON OBTAMED Lynn Wilkins, husband and wife, to Crlifinancial Mortgage Company. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 27, 2001 and recorded January 4, 2002 in Document! 1072458 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nino Hundred Ninety-Nine and 47/100 Dollars ($83,999.47) inducting interest at toe rate of 9.04% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Mfawjwi. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiU tie foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO pm. on November 18,2004. The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Mfcftgan; thenoo West 28030 toot along toe North too of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thwice South 330 feet parallel with too East toe of said Section 16; thence West 390 toot; toonco NOrto 330 toot toonco East 396 toot to the point of beginning. The redemption period shat bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless too property is deterrrJnod abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.324la. In which case the redemption period she! be X days from the date of the solo. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind too sale in the event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: October 14,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citffinandal Mortgage Company. Inc . As Mortgages P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 2012008 CS636S07 Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 280.0051 0BSSU12 Notica Of Mortgage Forocloouro Seto TM8 HRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BfFORMADON WE OBTAM WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWo eate may bo rooctodod by tie foractaatag mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by John R Stamps, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 24.2003, and iocord­ ed on December 10.2003 in instrument 1119029. end modified by Affidavit recorded on September 20. 2004 in instrument 1134095. in Berry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctefrnod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Three And 67/100 Dollars ($136,673.67), including Interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiU bo forectoood by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthoueo in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on November 4,2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2. accord­ ing to toe recorded plat thereof in Lfoor5 of Plats on Pago 39. Atoo commencing at the Northeast comor of Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; toonco North 89 Dogi*se 49 Minutes West along too North line of said Section 10, a distance of 1776.13 Fest; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Minutes West 521.90 Feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Minutes West 200.00 Foot; thence North 74 Degrees 49 Minutes West 200.00 Foot to the Easterly Hne of Sunset Drive; thence North 15 Degrees 11 Minutes East along said Easterly !.,» 200.00 Foot; toonco South 74 Dogrooc 49 Foot Wool 200.00 Feet to too Easterly Ino of Sunset Drive; thenoo North 15 Degrees 11 Minutes East Mong said Easterly Ino 200.00 Foot; thenoo Souto 74 Degrees 49 Minutes East 200.00 Feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shel bo 6 months from the date of such sate, untoes determined aban­ doned in accordance wkh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.593.1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File F029933F01 owarr AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAMED WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY U3 AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE E ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mads by Ralph D. Odette and Tammy Odette, hue­ band and wife, Mortgagors, y» First Franklin Financial Corporation,, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of July, 2003 and recorded in too office of toe Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of MtaNga n, on toe 8th day of October. 2003 in Document * 1115193 of Barry County Records, safo Mortgage having been, assigned to WeHs Fargo Bank, NA. a^ tftrtMk0” which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of thio notice, the sum of Eighty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Seven & 79/100 ($85,757.79), end no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28to day ot October, 2004 at IODO o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage witt be torecfooed by a sale at pubic auction, to toe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being toe bukting whore too Orcutt Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon st 7.500% per annum and an ie^M costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its inter an* m me premises, rvrucn sato premises are oesenoeo as foiows: Al that certain piece or poroei extend sit­ uated In the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as folows, to wit: Township of Assyria, County ot Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows: The West 6 acres of the North 1/2 of toe Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17. Town 1 North, Rango 7 West. toeEastHnetobo16foe<Eastoftoelittie house on said land; except commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 17, thence East along said quarter line a distance of 135 feet, thence South 200 feet, thence West 135 feel thence North 200 toot to too point ot beginning, excepting so much thereof as is layed out for occupied for high­ way purposes. 67X Keyes Rd. During the twelve (12) months immodtatefy toftowing the stee, the property may be redeemed, except that in too event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, toe property may be redeemed during X days immediately foltowing the sale. Dated: 9^804 Wette Fargo Bank, NA. as trustee. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Weis Fargo Bonk, NA, as trustee, 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 ASAP811268 9/30. 1C7. 10/14. 10/21 owwm? TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTABCD WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER 3ELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in too conditions ol a mortgage made by WHUam Grinage Jr., a single person. Io Sebring Capital Corporation, mortg^oo. dated March 25. 2002 and recorded May X. 2002 in Instrument Number 1080742. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee, c/o Residential Funding Corporation, by assignment dated April 3. 2002 and recorded on January 24. 2003 in Instrument Number 10961X, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred RttyFour Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 36/100 Dollars ($154,512.36) including interest at the rate of 9.50% per tnnum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and too statutes of too State of Michigin. notice is hereby given that too mort­ gage wB bo forectoood by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some pert ot toom, al pubic venue at too Barry County Courthouse In Heatings in Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 pjn. on November 4, 2004. The premiees are located in too Township of Mapie Grove. Bony County. Mtohigan. and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comor of Section 34. Town 2 North. Rango 7 Wool Maple Grove Township. Barry County. MkMgan. toonco West 10 rode, toonco North 18 rods; toonco East 10 rods to section ine; toonco Souto 18 rads to point of beginning. The redemption period sftett bo 6 months from too data of such sale, uniees the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $6X32410, in which case too redemption period shd bo X days from too dote of too sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredoeing mort­ gagee can rescind the sals In toe event a 3rd party buys too property and there Is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to the return of toe bid amount tendered at sate. Dated. October 7, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee, cfo Rookfontiai Funding Corporation, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0840 ASAP812942 1(V7, 10H4, 10/21. 10G8 Notice Of Mortg^e Foreclosure Saio TIM RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTWG TO COLLECT A OW ANY MFORMADON WE 08TNN WttX M UBS) FOR THAT FURF06E. FLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMB» BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescind­ ed by too foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any, ahatt be Imited eddy to toe return of too bld amount tendered ai sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon made In the oondtttons of a mortgage made by Ryan R. Stubblefield and Brand L StobbiMsM, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 1999, and recorded on December 17,1999 in inotrumont 10392X, and aaalgn id by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated June 2, 2000 recorded on July 5, 2000 in Insfrumont 1046287, in Barry county reconte, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine And 4071X Dollars ($86,599.40), Including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under too power of sr*e contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouae in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on November 18,2004. Said premisos are situated In City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LoKs) 1010 of too City, formerly VHage of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sale, unlecs determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be X days Iw: too date of ouch sale Dated: October 14,2004 For more Information, please cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For CHMortgago. •• sucoeseor in interest io Rrot Nationwide Mortgage Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie *014571FO2 Notice Of Mortgage Forociocure Sate THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WttX BE UBED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe eate mey bo MORTGAGE SALE - Dofautt has been node in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sean R. Van Dommeien and Penny L Van Dommoten. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to EquiCredtt Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee, dated March 10, 1998, and recorded on March 17, 1996 in irMrvmont 1008939. in Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage tooro « daimod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum ot Eighty-One Thouoand RRy And 40/100 Dottars ($81,050 40). indudtog intoreot at 9.6% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given toat said mortgage wR be forectoood by a sate of toe mortgaged premiees. or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Bony County Courthouae in Hastings at IDO PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated in Township at Yankae Springe, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of too Northwest fractional 1/4 of too SoutooMt 1/4 of Section 5, lbwn 3 North, Rango 10 West, deoertbed as: Commencing at toe Southeast comor of said Section, thence Souto X degreoc X minutes West 1491.89 tool along too Souto ine of said Section, ttionco North X degrees 29 mfrutoe East 162432 toot along too contorifoo of Briggs Road to too place of beginning at tote aeecnpoon, tnence ooum uu oegrsoo oo mmuios Wool 250.0 toot along a Ino which te 3003 tool North ot and poraBol with too Souto Ino of too Northwest fractional 1/4 ol said Soutooaet 1/4, thence North X degrees 29 minutes East 1X0 tool toonco North X dogrooc 55 minutoe Eaat 2X.0 tool toonco Souto X degreoc 29 minutoe Wool 1XD toot along toe centertine of Briggs Road to the ptooo of beginning. Subject to highway right­ of-way over toe raotorty X tool thereof. The redemption period ahatt bo 6 montoc from too dote of ouch aato, unices determined aban­ doned in accordaince wtth MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period ahatt be X days from too date of ouch aato. Dated: Septombor X. 2004 For more kANmotion, ptease cal: FC J 248393.1311 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For EquiCredtt Corporation of Ml 30400 Totegraph Rd 8to200 Bingham Farms. MteNgan 480253822 Rte X35735F01 BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMADON WE OBTAM WBX BE UBED FOR THAT PURPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MA.OW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MAJ. ARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa sale awy bo reoclnded by ttw torectooing mortgagee, bi that ovonL ywr (tomagoe, N an* ahaR beSmte- MORTGAGE SALE- Dotautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul David, A Married Man and Joyce E. Faughl Husband and Wits, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Rogtefratton Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated «tono 28. 2002. and recorded on July 10, 2002 to toabvmont 1083545, to Barry county records, MtaMgan, on which mortgage there te claimed to bo duo at the date hereof too sum of Sixty-Four Thouoand Bghteon /tod 82/100 DoSara ($84,01832), Includ­ ing intereat at 73% per annum. Under too power of sate oontatood to aald mort­ gage and too etatute to ouch caoo made and providod, notice te hereby given tote aaid mortgage bo forectoood by a aato ot too mortgaged promtoac, or aome part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al IDO PM, on November 18.2004. Said premiees are attuated to Township of Woodtand, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at too Southwest Comer of Block 1 of^too Rooordod Ptat of too Village of Woodtend; Thence North along too East Ina of Moto Street, 188 Fool to too true Ptooo of Beginning; Thence North along said East Uno 523 Foot to toe Souto Line of Lands described In Uber 364, Pago 802; Thenoo Eaat 231 Feat along said South Uno; Thenoo Souto X5 Foot; Thenoo Weal 231 Foot to toe Ptooo of Beginning. The redemption period shel bo 6 montos tern too date of such aato, untoea determinod aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a, In which case the redemption period ahatt bo X days from too date of such sate. Dated. October 14,2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Eloctronlc Registration Systems. Inc, 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *0369721=01 anner CLASSIFIEDS '5?; •.* CZVZLZ-... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ' -i* ' i *• ■ ■- . , *5 v'Sf ■.•lifer .s Ai / . \ »■’ J. ■ .>3 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14.2004 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES NO TO COLLECT * DOT. ANY MRMMMWM WE OBTAM TOLL MUM» TOR THAT MMROEE- MEAM CONTACT OUR OmCE AT THE NUMBER KLOW P YOU AM M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. ATTH PURCHAMRS: TNl Mto nay kA reocinrtod by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that svonL your damagoa. If an* ahati ba timllad sotaty to the return of thabtd amount tan* MORTGAGE SALE * Dotauti has been made in !ha condflons ot a mortgage made by Mtottsoi L Wagntr and Karan S. Wagner, husband and wife, origin*' mortgagors), to Rrat of America Bank * Mtohigan. NA, Mortgtptt. dated September 1, 1993, and recorded on October 12. 1993 In Uber 585 on Page 480, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there la ctatanod to bo due at the data hereof tie sum of Thtoy-Mne Thouoand Seven Hundred Sixty-Four And 80/IX Dotes (839,784.80), indudtog interest at 715% par annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given Rial add mortgx* wfl bo forectoood by a sale cf too mortgaged premteos, or some part of toom.te pubic vondue.te too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al IX PM, on November 18,2004. Said premised are situated in Township of Prakovflo, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: commencing at too Eaat 1/4 poet of Section 31, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; toonco North 89 degrees 66 minutoe West. 871.43 toot along toe East and West 1/4 Ino of said SecIon 31 to toe Eaat Ino of toe Wool 120 scree ot too Southeast 1/4 of said section; toonco Souto 0 dogrose 25 minutes East, 2014.46 tool; toonco Souto 89 degrees 35 minutoe West, 295.80 tool to too Northerly Ino cf MX and too ptooo of begin­ ning; toonco North 43 degrees 10 minutoe, 473.61 tool along said Northerly Ino; toonco North u degreoc 25 mintuee Wool. 461.89 foot; toonco Souto 89 degrees 56 minutoe East, 321 JO toot; toonco Souto 0 degreoc 25 minutes East. 806.96 test to the ptooo of beginning. Berry County Records The redemption period shel bo 12 months from too date of ouch sate. Dated: October 14,2004 For more information, please col: FC F 248393.1313 Tran & Tran. P.C. Attorneys For National City Bonk successor by merger and/or name change to Rrat of America Bank - Mtohigan. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Hto 0037068F01 mmm Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THB RRM ■ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WU. BE U8CD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may bo rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that overt. your damages, N any, aha! bo MreMedeotaly to the return of OwWd amount ren­ dered al sale, ptaa IntoreoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Schultz, and Dawn Schultz. husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Rrat Bank of Souto Dakota, NA. Mortgagee, dated September 22. 1997, and recorded on July 24,1998 In instrument 1015606, In Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mort­ gage there is ctoimod to bo duo at too dato hereof too sum of Twenty-Four Thouoand Eight Hundred Ton And 50/IX Dotes (824,810.60), hdudtog interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sato contained In said mort­ gage and the statute In ouch case mads and proviooa, nonce is nereoy grven mat sera mortgage ww bo forectoood by a aato of the mortgaged premiees, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouae in Hastings at IX PM, on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are daaerfood as: Commencing at too SoutwMst comor of foe Waal 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, tor ptece of booming, toonco North 31 rode, thence East 20-2/3 rods, toanoo Souto 31 rods, thence Waal 20-2/3 rods to ptooo of oogrwung irvmg lownsrap, worry uounry, MKmgan. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from Mo dato of such sato. Dslod: September 30.2004 For more information, please cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For US Bank, National Association ND, auoooaor through merger to Rrat Bank of South Dakota. NA 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5622 Rte P021836F03 WE OBTAM WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. AWf PURCHASERS: Thte sstomey be reooindod by the forectoeing mortgagee. In thet avert. your damages, If any, ohafl ba timtted aotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Eugene O. Ryan, a single man, original mortgagors), to Capstone Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 30, 1999, and recorded on January 13. 2000 in instrument 1040130, and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank ol Naw York, as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated September 28, 2001 recorded on October 2, 2001 in Instrument 1087489, in Barry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is cteknod to be due at toe date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thouoand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 96/IX Doiare ($96,333 96), Inducing interest al 1015% par annum. Under too power of sate contained In said mortgaga and the statute in such case made and provkjoq, nonce is nereoy given tnss said mongage ww bo forectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of toam, at pubic vontfoo. al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.-00 PM. on November 18.2004 Said premiere are situated In Township of Barry, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: A parcel of tend rtuoted in too West 1/2 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Rango 9 Wool being more particu­ larly described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comar of Section 7, Town 1 North, Rango 9 West; thence Souto 02 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds East 1512.11 test along the North and Souto 1/4 too of said Section to toe Souto too of too Plat of Smith's Acres, according to the recorded ptet there­ of in Uber 4 of Ptats, on Pago 10, Barry County Records, at a point North 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 8.98 foot from too Southwest comer of said Plat as monumonted; thence continuing Souto 02 degress 19 minutes 34 seconds East 82810 test elong said 1/4 toe; thence Souto 87 degress 40 minutes 26 seconds West 406.97 test porpondteuter with said 1/4 Ins; thence Souto 44 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West 226.00 test to toe place of beginning; thence continuing South 44 degrees 30 minutoe 10 seconds West 228.00 test; thence North 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 sec­ onds West 482.64 feet to toe Southoaeteriy right of way toe of Sprague Road; thence North 44 degress 30 minutes 10 seconds East 226.00 feel along said Southeasterly Ina to a point North 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds West from the piece of begin­ ning; thence Souto 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 sec­ onds East 482.64 test to toe pteos of beginning. i no reoompoon penoc snan do o montns num toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wmen case me reoempuun penoc snan do days from too dato of such sate. Dated: October 7,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Troll 8 Trott P.C. Attorneys For Bank of Now York, as Trustee 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Flte*032947F02 TH® RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJ­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dotauk haa boon mode in too condteonc of a mortgage made by Diane L. Hammond, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated November 21, 2002 and recorded November 27, 2002 in document number 1092638, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LaSMte Bar* National Association as Trustee for Structured Aaeot Investment Loan Trust Series 2003BC2 by assignment dated September 29,2003 and record­ ed on October 8. 2003 in document number 1115150, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Twenty-Nine and 78/100 Doiara (867,029.78) inducing Interest at the rate ol 819% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In toe mortgage and toe statutes of too State of Michigan, notico is hereby given that toe mortgage wfl bo forectoood by a sate of toe mortgogod prom­ isee, or oomo pert of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mfchigan at 110 p.m. on October 28,2004. The premteos are located In the Qty of Hastings, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: Lots 10 and 11. Block 6, Plat of Lincoln Park AddMon, according to the rjeordod ptel thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 56. The redemption period shel bo 6 monthe from toe date of such sate, unless ths property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $6001241 a. in which case the redemp­ tion period shel bo 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectoeing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower, in that event, your dam­ ages, If any, are limited aotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: September 30, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LaSale Bank National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2003-BC2, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 269.0154 ASAP611953 9/X. 10/7, 10/14,10/21 — AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMA­ TION OBTAMED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy W. Barrett and Patncia M. Barrett, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to IndyMac Mortgage Hoidtogs, Inc., Mortgagee, dated too 24th day of June, 1996 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for Ths County of Bany and State of Mtohigan. on too 2Sto dey of Juno. 1998 in Instrument No. 1014078 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Rvo Hundred Thirty Seven & 81/IX ($87,537.81). and no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having boon instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of too power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State ol Mtohigan in auch caeo made rd provided, notico la hereby given that on the 2dto day of October, 2004 at 1X o'clock pjn. Local Timo, said mortgage wB bo forectoood by a sate at pubic auc­ tion, to toe Ngheot bidder, at too Berry County Courthouse in Healings, (that being toe buMhg whore too Orcuk Court tor too County of Berry is hold), of too premteos described in said mortgage, or so murh thereof as may bo necessary to pey the amount kia, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest (hereon at 8.50% per annum and al legal coats, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney lees slowed by tew, and atoo any sum or sums which may bo paid by too undersigned, nenoosary to protect Its interest in the premises. Which said premteos are described as foiows: Al that certain piece or parcel of tend situated in too Township of OrangovBo, County of Bany. State of Michigan, and described as foiows, to wit: Rider A Lag* Description Parcel H: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes West 567.47 feet along the Souto ine of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 21 degrees X minutes West 89.57 feet; thenoo Souto X degrees X minutoe West 17.46 feet; toonco North 21 degrees X minutes West 16613 foot to too place of beginning; toonco North 21 degreoc X minutes Weal 220.0 foot; thence North X degrees X min­ utes Eaat 502 teoL more or tees, to too oontorflno of OrangovBo Creek; toonco Southeasterly along said center** 249 teoL more or teas, to a Ina which boars North 99 degrees X minutes East from the pteoo of beginning; toonco Souto X degrees X minutes West 610 teat, more or tees, along said me to too pteoo of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for <ngrees,egress and utBty purposM over a X toot wide atop of tend, too Weateriy me of which la deocribod as: Commencing at the * East 1/4 comer of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence North M degrees X minutes West 567.47 feet along the Souto fine of toe Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the pteoo of beginning of said easement, toonco North 21 degrees X minutes West 99.57 foot; thence Souto X degrees X min­ utes West 17.46 feet, thence North 21 Csgrees X minutes West 826.X feet to the ptece of said ease­ ment Said property includes « 1W8 patriot manufac­ tured homo. Serial No. RAT22429 UN During the six (6) months immedtetety following the sate, the properl^mcy *be redeemed, except that in the event that toe property Is determined to bo abandoned pursuant lb MCLA 6X3241 a. the property may bo redeemed during X days immedi­ ately blowing too sate. Dated: 9/30/04 moyMK Mongago noongs, inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P66364) Attorney for IndyMac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. 8X W Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2X0 onaa Pub: S^O - 10/21 Robert A. Tremain A UsaHotel, FX. te a debt coltector and wo are attampttng to coHsct a debt and any information obtained wM bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mwle in the conditions of a mortgage made by DONNA L AB8OTT AND TROY L ABBOTT. WIFE AND HUS­ BAND to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS. INC ACTING SOLELY AS NOM­ INEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 31, 2X1, and record­ ed cn January 3. 2002, as Instrument No. 1072366 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al too date hereof the sum of ninety seven thousand six hundred six­ teen and 96/1X Dolars (X7.616.M). inciudng interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premteos. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1X p.m. on November 18, 2004. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CAS11.ETON. Barry County, Micttigan wvl are described as: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AT A POMT ON THE NORTH UNE OF SECTION 29. TOWN f NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT NORTH X DEG REES »’ XT EAST 111210 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 COR­ NER OF SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES W 50" EAST 336 78 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE THENCE SOUTH OC DEGREES 28'43‘ EAST 11.26 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF OCCUPIED ROADWAY KNOWN AS THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 144 62 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH RADIUS OF 7X.X FEET. THE CHOIR OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 84 DEGREES 33' 37- EAST AND MEASURES 14436 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE X' (XT EAST 718 33 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE OF ABANDONED PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 697.16 FEET ALONG SA© NORTH LINE AND THE ARCT OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH RADIUS OF 80X.X FEET. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 89 DEGREES X' 39" WEST AND MEASURES 896.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 20' 34’ WEST 245 53 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF RAILROAD; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 14* 2T EAST 278.33 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59' 50“ EAST 440.X FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 14’ 20“ EAST 460.X FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from too date of auch sate. n»wi' CWrVvYf 7,2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009X16 For Information please caM: (248) 540-7701 wmn (10/26) Notice Of Mortgage Foractoeure Sate TWS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMAnON WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aato reay be reacinded by the foractoetog ainrtgsgii In that avenL your damages, II any, aha! ba Smitad eototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piua IntoreoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default haa been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Stea and Renee Shs, huaband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to National City Bank of Columbus. Mortgagee, dated December 2,2X0, and recorded on December 4, 20X in instrument 1052568, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen And 91/IX Dolars ($70114.91). Indudtog totoreat at 1315% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to eaid mort­ gage and toe statute to such case mads and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sekl mortgage wl be foreclosed by a aato of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PH on November 18. 2004. Said premises are situated in Wage of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 Of SAMUEL ROUGH'S ADDITION to the Wage of Freeport, accordtog to toe recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Ptats. Pago 23 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 7. 2004 For more intonnation, ptease cal: FC G 248.5X.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Nations! City Bank of Columbus 304X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 1036826F01 MQDGf flFRWfanME THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBXTI NG TO COLLE CT A DE R T; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the condbons of a certain Mortgage made by Brian J. Stuivo. a mar­ ried man. and Linda Stuive. his wile, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (MUa Conseco Rnance Serviang Corp.), dated November 9. 20X. and recorded to the Office ci to? Register of Deeds tor too County al Berry in too Stale of lAchigan on November 15. 20X, to Document No 1051920. ot soq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date of tote Notice, tor principal and intoteeL too sum of $125,431 X and no proceedtogs having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby toe power of sate oontainod in said Mortgsgo free become oporatNe; NOW THEREFORE. Notico is hereby 0ven tote on November 18,2004 at 1X pan., on too steps of the Courthouse n the Qty of Hastings, tost being too ptece for hoMng too CbcuM Court tor toe County of Barry, toere wfl bo ottered tor sate and sold to toe highest bidder, at pubfc sate, tor toe pur­ pose of satisfying too amounts of duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, togstosr wSh totoreat at 1030 percent par annum, legal coots, attorney toes, and any taxes and insurance tout said Mortg^so. Green Tree Servicing LLC (MW Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), doos pay on or prior to too dato o said sate; said premteos are described in sted Mortgage as tolows. to-wt: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRBED AS; COMMENCMG AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SA© SECTION; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 00* OtT EAST 7W.X FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SA© SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 99 DEGREES 57* EAST 3X1 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNMG; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 57* EAST 3X.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 00* 00“ EAST 2X.X FEET; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 57' WEST 3X.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES X'00“ WEST 2X.X FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNMG. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAMAGE EAS0JENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF EASEMENT DESCRPT1ON: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UHLfTY PURPOSES OVER A X FOOT WDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLME OF WHCH IS DESCRBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH FV NGE 10 WEST. DESCRBED AS: COMMBCIN. AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SA© SECTION; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES X* 00“ EAST S82X FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SA© SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF EEGMNMG OF THE CENTERLME OF SA© EASEMENT. THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 5T EAST 4XX FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SA© X FOOT WIDE EASEMENT. ALSO OVER A X FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DCSCRBED PLACE OF ENDING The redemption period shal be six (6) months from toe dale of sate unless the property « aban­ doned, in which case too redemption period shod be thirty (X) days from toe date of sate or aban­ donment M abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (MW Conseco Rnanace Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A BRANDT (PX1X) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Oty. Mtohigan 49696X17 (231)941XX Dated: October 7,2004 (11/11) COLLECTOR ATTQXTMG TO COLLECT A DBT. ANY MPORMATKM WE OBTAM WiX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DafauR haa bean made to toe conditions of a mortgage made by Janet M Ingersoll, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31.2X3, and recorded on April 3.20X to toatrument 11013Xln Barry coun­ ty records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage toere is ctaknad to ba due te toe date hereof too sum of Rlty-TWo Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven And 34/IX Doiare ($62.13734), Indudtog Interest te 73% per annum. Under toe power of sate oontainod to said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given tote said mortgage wfl bo fcrectoeod by a sate of too mortgaged premteos, or some part of them, te pubic vendue, te too Barry County Courthouae in Hastings te 1X PM, on November 18. 2004. Said premteos are situated in VMtego of Nashvtite, Barry County. Mtohigan. and are deocribod as: The West 42 feet of Lot 19 and too East 42 test Of Lot X Of HARDENDORFS ADDI­ TION to too Village of Naohvflo, accordtog to too recorded ptet thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from toe date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X32410. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date ol such sale Dated: October 7,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. 304X Totegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025X22 RteP036947F01 �Pmjc 20 - Thursday. October 14. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Cheryl A Brandli. a married woman and Clayton Fineout, a married man to Ctilinanoal. Inc . Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2003, and recorded on September 5. 2003. m Instrument No. 1112637, and re-recorded December 5. 2003 in toetrumunt No. 11118716 Barry County Records.. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand 'wo Hundred Twenty-Two and 37/100 Dollars ,$145,222.37) including interest at the rate of 7.681% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW do foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1O0 PM on November 4, 2004. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Starting at a point on the Northwest comer of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33; thence East along the North bne ot said Section. 24 rods tor the begin­ ning, thence South parallel with the West section line to the low water line of a certain small lake located in the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33. thence Northeasterly along the low water line to the North section bne of said Section 33. thence West on said Section line to the place ol beginning 1070 Fems Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 30,2004 Randall S. Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 202 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctoeur* Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. PURCHASERS: Thte eate may bo rescinded by the foredoeing mortgagee. in that event, your rtbrnsgee, If any, shal be limit­ ed eototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aato, piua IntoraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurt Fischer, a single man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 18.2003, and recorded on March 3. 2003 in instrument 1098699. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ten And 61/100 Dolars ($182,810.61), todud*ng inter­ est at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nolice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiees, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 25 and 26. inclusive B jena V*a Heights, accord­ ing to the recorded ptet thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 106. The redemption period shaK be 6 months from the date of such sato. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September X. 2004 For more informatton. please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4036057F01 omm-k Bloomfield HtHs. Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 Our Fite No. 116.00065 Pub: 9/30 - 10/28 Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the COUNTY OF BARRY will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2841 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on all property in 2004. The hearing will be held on TUESDAY OCTOBER 26, 2004, at Z^QEM. at COMMISSIONER’S CHAMBER. 220 W. STATE ST« HASTINGS. Ml The date and location of the meeting to take action on the pro­ posed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. if adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operat­ ing revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.81% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 1.65% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: BARRY COUNTY 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269-945-1284 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2005. at a meeting to be held on Thursday. October 21. 2004. at 730 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Mtohigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. This notice n posted » compliance with PA 267 ot 1B76 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41 72a(2) (3) and the Amencans WWl DisaOilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board wta provide neceesery reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices. such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot primed material being conaidemd at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven (71 days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with dHabMos requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact me Clerk at the address or telephone number Had below. * nootn J. nswnionw Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Haatinga, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 Notico Of Mortgage Forectoouro Sate THS RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may ba rescinded by Bia forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahaM be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aato, plus tntorect MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Hotion end Lisa M. Motion, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated June 24.1909. and recorded on July 19.1999 in Instrument 1032864, and assigned by mesne assignments to SFJV-2002-1, LLC as assignee by an assignment dated October 8, 2003 recorded on November 17, 2003 in instrument 1117736, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two And 95/100 Dollars ($99,272.95), including interest at 7 75% per annum. Under the power of sato contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notico is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoood by a sato ot the mortgaged premiees. or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1W PM. on October 28, 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Midtfevtoe Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Block 45 of Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof In Uber 1 of Ptats on Pago 27. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 23, 2004 For more information, please call: FC D ’48 583.1309 Tr.*M & irc-’t, P.C. Attorneys For SFJV-2002-1. LLC 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rta 8028584F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA TOH OBTAINED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE -Default having been made in the term* and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Cleon L Bream and Kristine J. Brown, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Homeowner* Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of June. 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Mtohigan, on the 3rd day o< September, 2003 in Document No. 1112328 of Barry County Record*, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, al the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Eight & 06/IX ($153,978.06), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgags or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sato contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice !s hereby given that on the 4th day of November. 2004 at IX o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage w« bo forectoood by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the bunding where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry io hold), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo nsceeesfy to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest rivreon at 8.13000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and atoo any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premtoec are described aa totous: Al foot oartain place or parcel of land situated In the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Mtohigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Sactior; 24, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, Baltimore Township, Bony County, Mtohigan; thence South 1475 feet to the point of beginning; thence West 298 toot; thence South 450 toot; thence East 298 feet; thence North 450 feet to the point of begin­ ning. During the twelve (12) months trnmedhtei/ fol­ lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property te deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a. the property may be redeemed during X days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/704 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 , 248-362-2600 cmmuz Pub: W7 - 10/28 STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent a Estate RLE NO. 04-24083-DE Estate of LOUISE MAC GREGOR atoo known a* CLARA LOUISE MAC GREGOR. Date of birth: April 12,1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Louise MacGregor, atoo known as Clara Loutoe MacGregor, who lived at 617 Bernard. Middleville. Michigan 49333 died Jufy 23. 2004 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wiH be forever barred unless presented Io J. Scott MecGregor. named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at Suite 302, 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49508 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: 10-6-04 Ned L. Kimball (P36653) 900 Monroe Avenue N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)632-8000 J. Scott MacGregor 8680 Lydia Court Caledonia. Ml 48316 (10/14) (616)891-1394 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Seto THM RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAHON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtiJTARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M. VanHaitsma Jr., a married man and Katny VanHaitsma. his wife, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 25.2004, and recorded on March 4. 2004 in instrument 1123177, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Sixty-Nine And 39/100 Dolars ($111,068X). including intereat al 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sato contained In said mort gage and the statute in auch case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage wR bo toredoeed by a sato of the mortgaged premiees. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on November 4. 2004. Said promtoes are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Soufoaeet comer of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township. Bany County, Mtohigan; thenoo North X degreoc 41 minutes 40 seconds West 831X foot along the East Ino of said Section; thenoo North 88 days*" 34 minutee 13 seconds West 1292.46 toot; thence North X degress X minutes 34 seconds Wool 272.44 fact along the West Im ot foe Emt 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to foe true point of beginning; thence North X dsgress X minutec 34 seconds West, 293 88 teat along said West tine; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 61 secoc<d± East, 3X.07 foot; thence South X degrees X min­ utes 34 seconds East, 293 88 toot; thence North 86 degrees 43 minutes 51 second* West, 380.07 foot to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement lor pubic highway purpose! tor Kingsbury Road The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the dato of such sale, union dotorminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the dato of such sato. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, ptoaae cal: FC R 248.583.1305 True A Trott. P.C. _ _______ _______ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025-5822 Rto S034963F01 WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may be rncinooa oy mo loreciooing mor^agao. m that ovonL your ttemagos, V any, ahafl bo timilod solely toThe return ot ttftbid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus InterecL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti haa been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Keith Schutz and Dawn Schultz, Husband and Wife, original mortgagors), to DMR Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8. 1904, and recorded on July 12. 1984 in Lber 809 on Pago 708, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABanoo Mortgage CoHtoany as assignee by an asaignmont dated February 1. 20X recorded on July 28, 2000 in Instrument 1047404, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to ctoimod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Rve Thousand Three Hundred Seven And 74/IX Doctors ($85X7.74), inducing interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided. notico is hereby given that said mortgage effi bo forectoood by a eeto of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al IX PM, on October ?8.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing at the Southwest comor of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West tor a ptece of beginning. Thence North 31 Rods, thence East X 2/3 rods. Thence South 31 rods. Thenoo Wool X 2/3 rods to the ptece ol beginning. Irving Township. Bany County. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of auch sato. Dated: September X. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC W 248X3.1312 Troll A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Everhome Mortgage Company tea AMiance Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rto S028426F03 <*»> STATE OF MK30GAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMLY DtVMION PUBLICATKM OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2004-24131-LG In the matter ol Mary Sweat. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Timothy Leggett whose addres*(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter mey bo barrod or affected by the foltowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Tuesday. 114)2/2004 al 3X p.m. at 206 W. Court St #X2. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes tor the foSowing purpose: Petition tor appointment of limited guardian of minor. 104)7/2004 Teresa Ames 10X Fair Lake Dr. Doiton, Ml 49046 (1(V11) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION THAT WE OBTAM W*X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. F YOU ARE ON ACTIVE fRUTARY DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti haa boon made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing intereot at 8 3500% par annum made by Robert 0. Drake and Jani J Drake, husband and wtte. Fxortgagor. to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, on May 23. 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County al Barry. State of Mchigan. on Juno 6, 2003 in Document No. 1105899 d Mortgages, and subse­ quently assigned to The Provident Bank, on vMch Mortgage there io duo. as of the date of trio Notico, the prinefoei sum of $81.122.96, piue interest. Under the power of aato oontainod in said Mortgage and foe statute in such case made and pruvioea. Nonce ts nereoy given mar on uaocor 29. 2004, at 1X p.m. local time, said Mortgage shal bo foreclosed at sato at pubtic auction to foe highest bidder at foe Bony County Courthouse, County of Barry. State of Mtohigan, (that being one of foe ptece* ot holding Circuit Court in said County), ot the premises described in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The promise! deserted in said Mortgage is located in foe Township ot Hope, County of Barry, State ot Mtohigan and togaly dooerfood aa: Commencing on the North Section line of Section 1. T2N. R9W, at foe intersection ot Sagar Road and Cedar Creak Road tor foe ptece of beginning; foonce West on said Section Ino 5X test; foonoo South 306 test ; foenoe East 5X taeL more or teas to the centortne of Cedar Creek Road; twee Northerly atong foe centerifoe of Cwtef Creek fawf 306 foot to the piece of beginning. 1475 W. Sager Road Tax ktonMIcalton No. 06-07X1-012-06 The redemption period shal bo one (1) year from the date of the sate; unless dotorminod abandoned in accordance with MCLA. 6X.324la. in which case foe redemption ported shal bo thirty (X) days from the dale of such sate. PATH): Septemer 13. 2004 The Provident Bank NEUMANN UW. PC. Attorneys for Mortgagee (517)888-4629 MORTGAGE SALE • Detauti has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON G. CURTIS. A SINGLE MAN to RRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC. UMfTED UABtiJTY CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 13, 2003, and recorded on August 28. 2003, as Instrument No. 1112065 Bany County Records. Michigan,and assigned by said mortgages to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FJL, by an SMlgnment dated August 13, 2003, and recorded on February 2,2004, as Inebrumant No. ll216lO Barry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due al foe dato hereof toe sum of ninety thousand five hundred thirteen and 17/IX Doiare ($80.513.17). Indudtog interest at 6.750% p*. annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said medpage wB be toredoeed by a sato of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1X p.m. on November 4,2004. Stod premiees are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Mtohigan and are THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VfiXAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED W UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shal be 6 monfoaof such aato, untoes determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6XX41S, in which case foe redemp­ tion period shal bo X days from foe date of auch sato. Dated: September X, 2004 WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremein & Aaooctetec P.C. 401 South Ota Woodword Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham, Mt 480086616 For Information ptoaso cal: (248) 540-7701 awwar (10/21) WE OBTABf WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCS AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bf ACT1VI ■ROTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti has bean made In foe conditions of a mortgage made by Artto F. Dougherty and Judith K. Dougherty, husband and wife, original mortgagorfs). to Wndyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortg^ee, dated July 29. 1986, and recorded on Auguct 4, 1998 In instrument 1033646, and aaeigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loam, Inc. aa assignee by an assignment dated August 3, 1999 recorded on October 7, 1999 in Instrument 1036299, to Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there to ctoimod to bo duo al foe dato hereof foe sum of Eighty-Eight Thouoand Ono Hundred Forty-Two And 64/IX Dotiar* ($88,142.64). including interest at 9.8% par annum. Under the power of sato contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute in auch case made and pro­ vided, notico R hereby given foal said mortgage «« bo torectosod by a sato of foe mortgaged premtooa. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1X PM, on November*. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Bany County, Mtohigan, and are described as: Lot* 13 and 14, Ptoreon’s Addtoon, according to the recorded plat tfursof in Uber 2 of Ptats on Pago 41. Bony County Record*. The redemption ported shal bo 6 months from foe date of such sale, unteaa dotorminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6XX41a, in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of auch sato. Dated: September X. 2004 For mor* intormatton, please cal: FC X 248X3.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loam, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Sto2X Bingham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Rtof00X15F02 mu, �NOTICE OF FORTia DMf THB FIRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having boon made in the conditions d a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to Green Tree Servicing LLC(tA/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), doted December 2. 1996, and recorded In too Office d too nagieter d Deeds tor too County d Barry in toe State of Mtohigan on December 30.1998, in Uber 681, P^o(s) 989. ot •eq.. on which Mortgage there la claimed to bo duo at the dato d this Notioo. for principal and intoreot. the sum d $81.674.86. and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby the power ol sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby gvon that on November 18.2004 at 1 DO pjn.. on too steps d the Courthouse in too City d Hastings. that behind the ptece tor hddtog too Cfrcut Court for too County al Barry, there wfl be offered tor sate and sold to the Ngheat bidder, at pubic sate, for too pur­ pooo d satisfying too amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wffh interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal coots, attorney teas, and any taxes, and insurance toat said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (Vk/a Green Tree Rnondal Servicing Corporation), doos pay on or prior Io ths date d said; said premises are described in said Mortgage as tofiows, to wk: BEGINNING AT THE EAST IM CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56* 32- WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1M LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16- 53‘ EAST 250 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56*32” EAST 348.48 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16*53” WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shal bo six (6) months from too dote at sate unless too property is aban­ doned. in which case too redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from too date d sate or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Groan Tree Servicing LLC (Muc Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporalton) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) naomoys tor Mongagoo 1241 E. Eighth SkwL P.O. Bo« 5817 Trarara* Oty. MkMgati 488888817 (231)941-9880 OHM: October 7. 2004 (11/11) State Representative Gary Newell OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY. 12 2 PM State Senator Patricia Birkholz Hard-working Legislators with a consistent record of voting for pro-jobs legislation. Michigan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its 2004 Working For Michigan Award to these Legislators who have demonstrated their concern for job creation and economic growth in Michigan. Pride Pride starts from the heart; it comes from within! It is never giving up the fight; it is never giving in! It is holding your head high; it is reaching for the stars. It is knowing that dignity is never TOO far! It is a “love" and commitment; it is trust, truth and honesty. It is always being the “BEST" that you “KNOW", that you can be. It is giving of yourself; it is sharing triumphs and wins. Motto. (X Knngogi Fonckan Me THS RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A OeBTANT INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa ette may be "ednded by th. foredoeing mnngeRM In M e>f*. mur OemagM, Il any. ahM be Mt•t -jotWytoUw return o( to. bid .mount toMORTGAGE SALE -*0etaAhMboe^>ia<N nth. condtton, ot • mongig. made by IBchM J. Hetman. ■ married man tod Tina Newman, Imbtod tod otto, ortgral mongnor(.). to Bratomoor RntooN StohCto. Inc., ■ MkMgto CotoOrMton. MortgM-. <Mtod Nornntom n. 2001. tod mtxnl•d on Dtototom 1«, 2001 in MMnmnt 1071078. tod mtlgntd by mmn. mtognmum to MortgM Etoctronic Ftogulnton Sytomu. Inc.. ■ DNuMt. Corptnuon u .MfrHl by to Mgninm dato July IS. 2002 recontod on Augum 4.2002 in Mu­ tant 1004034. In Btoy county rwordA Mctogto. ontottomongto4twr.Uctttototob.du.ato. dM. hirtof to. sum ol Eighty-Sawn Thottttod Sa Hundrto Stototy-Nm. And 40/100 Doiltt. (S87.S7S.4S). todudtog Hwm a S.5% pa tmn Itoda to. pouar of Ml. contttnto in Mid mongto4>ndto.aaM.lnaichCM.mto.lndprowoto. node, tthwtoyghtotoa Mid monoto* b. toradoMd by • aa. ol to. mortgtoto pramttM. a mm. part ol town, a ptofc: wndu*. a to. Bary County CotohouM in IHatog. a 100 PM, on Notomba 18. 2004 Sfcd prantoM ar. atumto In Towrahlp of BNttoor., Btoy County. MkNgai. aid a. dMoOnd m: A paca of ttnd In to. Soutama 1M a StoSon 28. Town 2 Norto. Raq. 8 WML dMcrtoto m; eomnwnctog a toe SoutaMt coma a to. SoutowMI IM a Mid Stoton 28; toaxw Rtta 10 rode; tanc. Norto is rodn totoo. Emi 10 rode; town. Souto is rode to to. pm a taglry. Th. ratamptlon patod awt b. e montoe tram ton da. a axto Mie. untom deeemWind amndoned In ecoordenc. u«h MCLA 800.32410. In which com to. mdanpfion patod ehna b. 30 deye from toe deM a euch ea>. Dntod: Octotttr 7. 2004 For mor. Intormaton. ptoM. cat: FC X 248.S03.1302 Trod A Trod. P.C. Aitonwye For Motlgnoe Etodiorw. Re^emtion Syetome. toe, a OWewwn Corporation 30400 Taegraph Rd Sto 200 Btoghan Fame, IBcNgen 480254822 He F011S80F02 )t is being willing to lend a hand; again and again. 11 to skiving for perfection; even if it hurts. It is working and showing what you’re made of. Your value and your worth. It is determination and sacrifice; the giving of yourself. For what's best for the team, so all can reap the wealth. It is sometimes stepping aside; to let the best man play. When you know that he’s the “right" man to do the job, regardless of the rank and age. It is the first of many stepping stones; needed to build a team. It is reaching inside to find the pride To prove your own “self-worth" That will put the first stone into place, and watch Success* birth! City of Hastings Notice Th* 8* Qred* CI*m of Hostinos IMdl* School i* gonotously voiantoofod to old those Hosting* osidsnts who are unsMo to rak* thofr loaves in. .. . . . . ." White the Chy of Hastings strongly oncofoboa the active par- tfdpofion of to citizens in pofittoal campaigns and events, the Chy haa adopted codes and regutettone toat may regulate cer­ tain aspects of these adfvffteo. PoMcai aigna must comply with the rules set forth In the Crty' s Coda of Orchnances rogdaffng the alowatoo size and placement of auch signs. Other activMos. indudtog polffcai gatherings to our partes, are also subject to local standards and requirements. Pteaao contact toe City’s coda enforcement staff at CNy Hal or at 208) 945-2400 H you You must ba a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the 1 leaves from your Hastings yard. have any questions related to toaaa regulations and their applcaoerry io campaign acuvroes. If you have a rake or takes available which the students could use for your lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked. Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able । to rake up to a 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent to your I home. I Thomae Emory Leaves will be raked on Friday, October 29th, 2004. Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15 am - 2:15pm. HOPE TOWNSHIP than Friday, October 22, 2004, 500 pm and ask Shirley at 269-945-2468. Limited to the first lOp^Z^^H] BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING The' BANNER To subscri nsi .=» t__ 269-945-9554 ^^M You must call Hastings City Hall and register no lale^Kxf^ residents who request the service. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toot a apodal assessment rofi covering ol properties witoto too GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 04-1 benefited by too proposed equate plant control project has boon Ned In toe Office of toe township Ctork tor pubic examination. The aaosoomont rol has boon prepared tor too purpose of assessing cost* of too project within too aforesaid apodal assessment dtotrtot as is more partfcutorty shown on pions on No trito too Township Clerk al the Township Hal, 5483 Souto M-43, wNNn too Townchip, which aaosoomont la In too total amount of $97,275. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe Supervisor and Asssaslng Officer has reported to the Township Board tool the omsomsnt against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of toe whda sum toviod against al parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such porooi boors to too total bonoflt to M parcels of land In said District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE to< in accordance wOh Ad No. 182 of too Public Ads of 1982, as amended, appearance and protest al too hearing In too apodal assessment proceedings io required in order to appeal too amount of too apodal asoessment to too Mtohigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE toot an owner or party In interest, or Ns or her agent, may appear in person at too hearing to protoot toe apodal assessment, or shal bo pormMted to Mo at or before too hearing his or her protost by letter and his or her peroonei appearance shal nd bo required. - I ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS CLINTON STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Contract 1009025-SW-1R Soteod Bkte wfll bo recoivod by the City of Haoffngs. Michigan, at «w oMoo of tw Cky Ctefk, 201 East State Streel Hastings. Mtohigan 49058, up to 2D0 pjn. prevaBng tocai time on October 21, 2004, and than pubfiefy opened and read aloud, for the construction of Contract 1009025-SW-1R. The Work consists of conobudton of appraodmsteiy 750 linear foot of 30* storm sower, ptos now catch basins and related appurtenances al aa shown on the Contract Documents. Bide shal bo on a unit price baste wlh lun<> sum prices tor cortato Items of the Work. The Drawings and Project Manual under which the Work is to bo done are on fite and mey be examined at City Hol. 201 East State Street Hastings. Mtohigan 49056; at the plan rooms of Bufidars Exchange. 4461 Cascade Road SE. Grand Rapids. Mtohigan 49546; and at the office of the ENGINEER. Tetra Tech MPS. 3949 Sparks Drive SE. Suite 101, Grand Rapids, Mtohigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tod too Township Board wM moot al the Hope Township Hol at 5483 South M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mtohigan. on October 26, 2004, al 700 p m. for the purpose of reviewing too spodoi aaosoomont rol and hearing any objections thereto. The rol may bo examined at too oMoo of too Township Ctork during regular business hours of regular business days unM too tone d too hearing and may further bo examined at too hearing. Any person objodiug to too asooosmont rol shal Me No objection thereto In writing wMh too Township Ctork before the dose of too hearing or within ouch other time as too Township Board may grant PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that I a special assessment is confirmed d or folowing too above pubic hearing too owner or any parson having an interest in too reel property spocteffy aaoeoood mey Mo a written appeal d too apodal aaaaaamant witn too State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of too confirmation d too apodal aaaaaamant rol if that apodal aaaaaamant waa protested at toe above announced hearing to bo hold for too purpooo d review­ ing too apodal aaaaaamant rol, hearing any objections to too rol, and considering confirmation of toe rol. Hope Township wfl provide necessary reasonable auxilary aids and services, such as signers tor too hearing Impaired and audto tapes d printed material being considered at the hearing, to indMduais with dteoMMoe at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Ctork. IndMduato with dtoabMtoo requiring awdtery aids or services should contact the Hope Township Ctork. Bidding Documents may be obtained after October 11,2004. from the ENG*NEER by purchase for thn sum of $30 per set indudtog shipping and handing. Priority overnight shipping with pur­ chase is an additional $10 per eat. There wB be no refunds or return of Bidding Documents. Dirod request with payment to ENGINEER at 3949 Sparks Drive SE. Suite 101, Grand Raids. Mtohigan 49546. telephone (616) 942-5586. The purchaser must supply the telephone and facaimte num­ bers along with street address of the individual or firm to whom addenda (M any) can bo deeded A Bid Security In the form of a certified chock, bonk chock, or a Bld Bond tor a sum nd teos than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid wifi be required with each Bid. The right is reserved by OWNER to accept any Bid, to reject any BID. and to waive Irreguteriltes in Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn after the above date and time for receiving Bids lor a period of nine­ ty (90) days Undo Eddy-Hough, Ctork Thomae E. Emety nope i ownanip 5463 W.M-43 Highway uny or nasiings, wwemgan Haatinga, Ml 49058 Chy Clark (2W> 948-2464 I 0S63SS2S I i �P«Qe 22 - Thursday. October 14. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Reward offered In Oct. 4 burglary THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Midtipn State Police Hastings Post troopen and the homeowner are asking for information leading to the suspects of a burglary of home $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 ANIMAL/PET CARE to $13/hr. ♦ benefits Vets, hos­ pet Will pitals, farms. salons, horse train! (517)886­ 5445 T.D.C fee. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9434)502 BLUEGRASS BASS 3/4 Cremona stand-up, $750. (269)943-8388_________________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry with pillowtop mat­ wood tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE- 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 (269)948-4190. obo. Call FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition. $5,000. Call (269)948-4190, CONSTRUCTION/LABORER& TO 519/HR. Many types! Training/many! Start now!, (517)886-5445 TOC fee. DRIVER (BEVERAGE COJ: to $45K/yr. ♦ benefits! Local distribution center! 40IK. Need many! (517)886-5445 TOC. DRIVERS: OTR, dry van, home weekends! 50cpm 401K. package, benefit Transway, ext 3624. Inc. 800-632-5300 COME DRIVE WITH US! Regional mileage rates (with exp.) up tc 36t; over the road mileage rates (with exp.) up to 33<. Single, team it owner operator positions are open. Late model, sleep­ er berth Peterbilt tractor fleet. Affordable health care for family coverage $44.82 per week (compare your Snt cost!) 24 Hour/7 support personnel. Call '! Tami Kreft or Todd (269)948-4190. Perzee, 800-435-0940. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp PATIENT ADMITTING/ REGISTRATION: to $13.64/ hr. Good people tanks refilled for $10. Dis­ counts on larger tanks & mo­ torhomes. 126 E. Orchard St., Delton. Look for the small cycle shop. (269)623-2272 runs great, $23,000. (269)838-8909. $1,000. (517)852-1643 skills. fee. (616)949-2424 Jobline or FORD 2N TRACTOR; looks good, runs great new dutch. mental value to the homeowners. Ths suspect* in this robbery also may be involved with one + utilities it (269)948-9503 0707. deposit Call or (423)327­ that occurred shortly afterward on Davis Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact either stole police in Hastings at 269-948­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 PROBATION OFFICER: monitor youth under the su­ pervision of the court. Start­ ing salary $31,642. BS/B.A. required. Send cover letter it resume by October 15 th to: BCTCFD Attn: Robert Nida, 206 W. Court St. Suite 302, Hastings, MI. 49058 $100 PILLO1VTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress BED: a brand new queen pil­ lowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $119. Can deliver. (616)318- king pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. (616)318-6998_________________ BED: BED: tress Memory Foam set. Brand new mat­ $4,000. (269)945-5935 never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver (616)281-5575. RELATTONS/HU- secure when die returned, and there were no signs of forced entry. Teen injured In Hope Township rollover HOPE TOWNSHIP — A traffic accident where one vehicle had rolled over wa, reported to Central Dispatch 911 on Saturday. Oct 9. The accident occurred in the din portion of Keller Road near Flower A 14-year-old in one of the vehicles was reported injured in the acddenL Stolen truck report a misunderstanding CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 5 beautiful acres of hard­ woods, ideal hunting and camping location. Short drive to Lake Huron and_ within walking distance to’ state land. Driveway and cleared campsite, electric. $27,900, $500 down. $340 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118, www.northemlandco.com________________ HASTINGS — Hastings City Police Department officer, look a stolen vehicle complaint Sunday, Oct 10. that turned out to te a miundentanding. The vehicle-, owner apparently had forgotten die gave perminion to a friend to use her pick-up track. When die awoke that morning the track war mining and the police were called. A friend returned the track the next day and the owner contacted the investigating officer to inform him of the mirtake. I Young man steals pain medication HASTINGS — A resident on South Broadway reported to 911 Central Dispatch that he saw a young man enter his home while he was working under a trailer in hi, front yard. or (616)765-3133 The resident then uw the young man leave the house and drive away before he could get out from under the trailer. The resident then went into ths house and noticed narcotic pain medication missing. After a brief search, tutting, Chy Police officer, found the young man at his home on North Michigan. FOR SALE: 5 acres. Drive­ way permit, perked, country setting northwest of Hast­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 or (616)813-1132. American Legion post broken Into HASTINGS — Officer, are investigating a breaking and entering cf the American Legion HOME sell, $605. (616)281-5575 Hastings area. Nice yard, $300 down, $685 per month. morning hour, of Tuesday. Oct 12. benefit package. Entry/skil­ led. (517)886-5445 T.D.C fee. Call (517)323-7842. been broken into. ROUTE DELIVERY (EX­ PRESS CITY): to $800/wk ♦ benefits, small package, box truck. Training! (517)886­ 5445 TD.C fee WAREHOUSE/LOADER/U NLOADER (BEER-BEVER­ AGE): To $17/hr. ♦ benefits! DINING ROOM SET: brand new, $9°9. Solid wood table, 6 chairs, hutch. Very nice, call (616)281-5575 De­ livery available. TO SETTLE ESTATE: Del­ ton 3br home on lake, 2 bath, once inside, the buikring was ransacked, and the suspect took alcohol and an undisclosed full basement amount of money, including moneys donated to help those experiencing misfortunes." said Hastings Cjepmy Policjjjj^f Mike Leedy. -'-wk Local! (517)886-5445 TOC fee. Many types needed now! All shift! (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. Full and part time available. Residual income, full train­ ing included. Please visit for details www.GoodByJob.com 1-888-705-4725. camping. (269)623-3182 LEATHER LOVESEAT. beautiful. Can SOFA Brand Still in deliver. FOR 3br, SA’JE: 9,000 but offers. Post. 325 S. Church St, that occurred sometime during the late evening Monday and early Officers responded to the complaint at 10 ajn. after a member found the building had “It appears the suspects pried open and entered the main entrance door on Church Street Anyone with information about the break-in is being asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 945-6744 or Silent Observer st 1-800-310-9031. AND new, Aons factory package. Can separate, $759. (616)281-5575 can deliver. COURT NEWS HERMENITT want to thank all relatives, friends and neighbors for attending Otis' birthday and wedding party, for the cards In loving memory of our daughter, mother and grandmother who passed will never part. Though God has you in his keeping, we still have you in our hearts. Love, The Otis Hermenitt Family DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with tide and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 SEASONS The tenant said she had been out of town and when die returned home, found thtt rorne- BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must Your memory to us is keepsake, for which we FOUR HASTINGS — Hartings City Police Department officer, ate lawjllgjruig a report of a breaking and entering of an apartmnit sometime between Oct 1 and Oct 6. MAN RESOURCES ASSTj to $45,000/YR. ♦ excellent ing Leaders and Supervisors. references bile. Friday it Saturday, Oc­ tober 15th k 16th, 9am-5pm. (616)813-1132. runs great $23,000. (269)838-8909. Reasonable rates, (269)948-1975. antique collectibles, love seats, stove, dryers, books, other furniture, weight benches & older snowmo­ $78,000. away two years ago October 13,2002. JANICE'S LOVING CARE: Personal care giver for elder­ ly ladies, also transportation needs it light housekeeping. MONSTROUS GARAGE SALE: 4342 Woodschool Rd Screen doors, exterior doors, door knobs, clothe!. horses, FOR SALE: farmhouse style 3bd home for sale in Alto, (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. Woman reports TV stolen from apartment one had entered the apartment and Mote a 25-inch color TV. The victim found the apartment liver. WORK FROM HOME: In­ ternational Company need­ HUNTERS! Camp site avail­ able, 2-1/2 miler' from State land. Fishing, hunting k N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. warranty, must sell, $429. Call (616)281-5575. Can de­ FOR SALE 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, Call in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 with WELDER/MIG/TIG/ARCH ECL. TO $19/hr. ♦ benefits. 2002 550 ESR TOUR CLAS­ SIC like new, 653 miles, 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs $800. over Suspects took a safe with personal items, photographs and paperwork that have senti­ 8283 or the reward hotline at 616-802-211L bought/never set used. Cost (517)2044)600 BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, Call (269)420-9396. $650/mo. PHARMACEUTICAL SALES: TO 5100K/YR. + ex­ cellent benefits. Bonuses. Ex­ cellent training program! PUBLIC FOR SALE- 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, Hastings schools, oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call PROPANE SALES: Wednes­ day & Saturday only, 201b. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom. 2 bath home in the country, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Oct 4, on Robertson Road. max, no touch freight great FOR SALE- Cushman Aera­ Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service and gifts. We want to thank Karen Daniels, Magistrate who married us. To Susan Butcher and Julie Ingle for being our witnesses. The friendly staff in the County Clerk's Office. A special thanks to Ted DeMott for the James Simington. 51 of Battle Creek, was given a delayed sentence of one year Sept 29 He was attested last February in Baltimore Township. in Barry County Circuit Court and $2,740 in cotta and fines for one count of maintaining s drag house. • Debra Root 31. of Hastings, was kstenced Oct 7 to 30 day, to jail with credit for The charge stems from his arrest in March two day, served. artmistinn to the aduk dreg camera so we could have 2003 in Johnstown Township. It is a misde­ court program, probation for 24 months snd pictures of the very special occasion. Many thanks and meanor charge that carries a maximum penal­ cost, and fines of $700 for one count of use of ty cf two yean in jail and/or a fine of a controlled substance, cocaine, a nnsde- $25,000. meaner with a maximum penalty of one year may bless you all. in jail and/or $2^00 to fines. * Janet Simington. 50 of Battle Creek, also She was arrested on the charge in Hastings FREE HUSKY: 2-1/2 years old, prefer older children, tan k white, neutered, shots received a delayed sentence of one year and count of maintaining a drag bouse, stemming • Miguel Ayala, 29. of Kalamazoo, ws up to date. House broken, contact after 3pm, (269)948­ 3649. from her arrest in March 2003 in Johnstown sentenced Oct 7 io 90 day, in jail with credit in May. was assessed $720 in costs and fines for one Township. It is s misdemeanor charge that for two days served, restitution of $79.44, and carries a maximum penalty of two yean in cost, and fine, ot $620 for one count of br- jail and/or a fine of $25,000. ceny in a building in July in Cartieton FACTO­ Township. RY OUTLET: lot model clearance sale, homes from $37,600. Call today 1-877­ 738-1090. * James Walker. 32 of Delton, was sen­ tenced Oct 7 to 12 months in jail with credit The maximum penalty for this fdony is four yean in prison and/or $5 JXX) in fines. of one day served. 24 months on probation, and $5,120 in costs and fines for one count of • Diooicio Trevino DL 60, of Martin, wa, delivery and/or manufacture of a controlled sentenced Oct 7 to seven month, in jail with substance, marijuana. credit of 28 day, served and the balance sus­ He was arrested in October of 2002 in HASTINGS 4 pended. two yean probation and coots and Barry Township This felony charge has a finesof $1,660 for one count oi possession of maximum penalty of four yean in prison a firearm by a convicted felon. and/or a fine of $20,000. It u a felony charge with a maximum penalty of five yean to prison and/or a fine of * Arthur Adams. 43. of Hastings, was sen­ I | . ■ OHANMSKfcVHUNUGI (R)MMIMBIM > «, 3:10.520.730.8-40 FWSATLS1150 i onwrMnuanifp&o) I । " 1 I ■ aam/aaaMi (8AT/SUN 11:45)210,425,705. 820 FRVSXT IS 11 45 OTM (PC-13) (SXT/SUN1100) 106.305, 505. 7:10.8:15 FRVSAT L8 1120 . taMHUUCPO) ’ ■UflOMIMai OO. 310.5 15 ■ 720.825 FRVSXTLS1120 House, 2 vehicles destroyed in fire VERMONTVILLE — The Eaton County Sheri IT Department and the Vermontville Township Fire Department were called to a house fire on Hager Road Tuesday, Oct. 12. around 9 p.m. The two residents were able to escape the house without injury. The home and two vehicles outside the home were destroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown, but the incident is being treated as suspicious. The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. $5,000. tenced Oct 7 to 60 days in jail with credit for He also aa, charged with one count of dis- one day served. 24 months on probation, his eharging a firearm to or si a building, a felony driver's license suspended for six months with a maximum penalty of four yean to with a restricted use license available after 30 prison and/or $2,000 to fine,. There is atoo a days, and $7,560 in costs and fines for one habitual offender notice attached to these count of delivery and/or manufacture of a charges, which increases the penalty to one controlled substance, marijuana. and one-half times the maximum seutence. This felony charge has a maximum penalty Trevino is currently serving six month, in of four yean in prison and/or a fine of Allegan for violating hi, probation by plead­ mm. ing guilty in this case. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 14.2004 - P^e 23 HYAA Football 3rd A 4th Grade Tbnaa 1 swept wide left and put "he Saxons back up by In a very hard hitting and exciting game the six points. Saxon third and fourth grade team one lost to Again. Wayland answered with a touchdown Coldwater 25-18. at its own. as well as the conversion, to give The Saxons came out fired up as Maxwell them a 13-12 edge. In the dosing seconds of the Clarke look the tint play from scrimmage for 55 first half. yards and a Saxon touchdown. The Saxon Burgdorf and wound his way to the eodzonc and Defcnsc then Stu Ifcd the Coldwater offense and then converted the PAT Io give the Saxons a 20­ got the ball beck after only three plays. 13 halftime lead. McClelland look a pitch from Behind the running of Cole Gahan and Gregg Weyiand took the second half possession, Case the Saxons quickly marched down field. marched right down the field, but fumbled the Quarvrback Noah Newton then punched it the ball with Mitchell Maurer recovering for the second Saxon touchdown at the day making it Saxons. Hastings' defense toughened up in the 12to0. second half against the powerfill running game But Coldwater quickly scored on the kick-off of the Wildcats as Josh Welch and McClelland to get back in the game. After the half the young made touchdown saving tackles. Burgdorf inter­ Saxons scored quickly and it looked as though cepted a pass and recovered a famble. and Mark they would survive the lough Coldwater team. Salski. Skedgell. Bateson, Mansfield. Jake However, a couple of costly turnovers and some Johnson. Robert Parsons and Gabe Purchase all very hard play by a determined Coldwater team playing solid defense for Hastings. got them back in the game and in the lead. Welch scored late in the fourth quarter on a The Saxons never quit as they executed the reverse to give the Saxons some breathing room, on-side kick late in the fourth quarter, and came and after another Wayland turnover McClelland up with the ball. The Saxons moved the ban found the endzone again. Welch scored his sec­ down field with precision and came within 15 ond touchdown of the night to give the Saxons yards of getting the score, but a costly miscue would prevent the young Saxons from tasting victory. Outstanding defensive play was turned in by a number of Saxons, but leading the way were Brett Thomas, Ryan Evans, and Deagan Mix. 3rd It 4th Grade Ibaas Two The Saxon third and fourth grade team two traveld to Coldwater Saturday and won 26-0. The team played spectacularly on offense and defense Offensive scoring was led by Jon French. Tyler Williams. Alex Pohl. Mitcbell Gee. and Chase Huisman. The Saxon defense was strong thanks to Ben Slagstad, Cody Newton. Nick Watkins, AJ Roberts, Jake Miller, Brandon Redman, French. Jake Swartz. Bo Morgan, and Canon Williams. Hastings had two interceptions, with Nick Harmor and Tyler Williams each running them back for e touchdown. Sth* Mt Grade Item Tao The Hastings fifth and sixth grade team two beat Sturgis, in Sturgis, 34-0. The offense was led by Josh Cormen, who had one touchdown. Ryan McPhail. Paul their final margin of victory. Ona of the HYAA eighth grade teams from Hastings poses with Army National Guardsmen from Fort Custer in Battle Creek, before riding in Humvees like the one behind them to their contest Wednesday Sept. 29. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Stutzman, and Beau Rearer all had touchdowns got good running from Jacob Comer and Kieth Hubbell once again led the Hastings defense, for the Saxons, and Tale Miller hit a 28-yard Garber, and good up front blocking by Dustin recording 17 tackles. Jon Gicseler had five tack­ field goal. Ward and Josh Endsley. les, while Adam Johns. Zack Nurenberg. Gabe The Saxon defense played hard to shut down was led Tyler Sutherland and Nate Converse added four each. the Wolverines' trick plays. The defense was led Stolicker. Garber. Caleb Crux. Dalton While Jerry Willavise and David Soya each had fumble by Ethan Clark, Justin Keeler. Stutzman. recovered a fumble. recoveries. McConnon, Brandon DeJong. Brice Roe Salazar. Kevin Osterink. Cart Franson, Cameron The The defense Saxon Miller. teams Leedy. were led by Brandon Johnson and Ryan Teunessen Holland. Brice Miller. Max Wilcox, DJ NoUf. McPhail, special by formances. Jason The Hastings seventh grade white team suf­ McClarkin. Joe Morey. Beau Rcaser. Collin fered its first defeat of the season with a hard Connen. Tate Ferguson. Bret Lawrence. Nick Newton, Tyler Dewitt,. fought 28-24 lose to Wayland. Creek on Saturday at 2 p.m quarters and lead 24-14 in the fourth, but could not bold off the late Wildcat charge. Sth & 6lh Grade Team Three and found themselves entangled in a hard hitting contest against a determined Wildcat learn The Saxon gridders opened the game on Troy Dailey returned the opening kick-off offense, and after a long pass completion from The Hastings fifth and sixth grade team three back 68 yards for a touchdown, getting the Nick McClelland Io Ryan Burgdorf deep into to Saxons on the board first. Luke Hubbell nun- Wayland territory. Adam Skedgell hit Duson bled 39 yards for the next touchdown, followed Bateson on a slant that Bateson look to toe end­ The lone touchdown for Hastings was scored by a 65-yard scoring run by Dailey. Eric zone to give the Saxons a 6-0 lead. After a quick by Devin Farr, on a nifty 50-yard run. Bobby Pettengill also ran a QB sneak fix s touchdown TD by the Wildcats tied the score, Hastings Leedy added the extra-point The Saxons also in the first half. revved up their tunning game as Luke Mansfield look another tough loss on Saturday, Coldwater 19-7. Barry GOP rally OK’d by council John Olin sparked the Hastings team by scor­ ing three touchdowns on offense and picking up a fumble on defense and running for another score. He also threw a touchdown pass lo Trent Brisboe and scored seven points on extra points. blocking by Trevor Heacock. Dylan McKay and Adam Hodges Canon King and Brandon Courtney also helped the offense with several nice carries of their own. 8th Grade While The eighth grade Hastings white football squad traveled to Wayland last Wednesday night The Saxons were in control for the first three The team's last game is home against Harper Wyoming Part 37-20. Tnc offense was also aided by some excellent Luke Densmore. Dylan Pennington. Dustin Glaser and Jake Stockham also had strong per­ 7th Grade White 8th Grade Blue The Hastings eighth grade blue leam defeated The defense was led by Brad Hayden who had a fumble recovery and a nice quarterback sack. Paul Neal had some excel lent coverage on pass defense, deflecting one psss that led to an interception by Josh Lemon Dene Schils pro­ vided great coverage at the other cornerback position, loo. The defensive line was led by Nick Eaton and Levi Norton who had some nice tackles up from. " >e Hastings Saxon eighth grade blue team is now 4 and I on the season. 0 Let s Send A Family Man to our Family Court \- votii r and knouinp their training and background. Hill has mt Ri< hard M Shuster I ormer C ircuit Conn .Judge Barbara SchtxxMmayer answered queaftone about the expenses being used to mail a letter asking for funds for the new library to 13,000 newspaper editors in the country. by Heather A. Rted This recommendation was referred back to Staff Writer city staff for more formal review and data col­ The Hastings City Council Monday night lection when time permits. approved a request from the Barry County • Heard a request from the Hastings Public Republican Party to use Fish Hatchery Park Library Board to use $6,623 in capital funds from 1 to 4 pan. Sunday, Oct 17, from 1 to 4 for mailing services related to the capital p.m. to have a political rally and pig roast. campaign. Barbara Scboodelmayer answered Republican Party activists will be distribut­ questions about the expenses being used to ing signs and encouraging people to get out mail a letter to 13,000 newspaper editors in and vote on Nov. 2. The request was approved the country asking for funds for the new with a stay granted to distribute political signs library. which is normally prohibited in city parks. In other business Monday evening, rhe council: Council members asked that they be made aware of bow much money comes back from • Approved a petition to forward a request • Set a public bearing for 7:30 p.m. at the regular meeting Monday. Oct 25. to hear new street liguts on N. East Street from E public comment regarding a grant from the North tn Tendercare. Michigan State Housing Authority to fund the rehabilitation or con­ Community Blood Center to allow a mobile struction of new rental units in the Downtown blood bank bus to be parked on the southern Development Authority district. end of the city parking lol near the Moose • Scheduled two workshops to be held prior Lodge on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 2, from to the next two regular evening meetings. The 2:30 to 7 p.m. They will be taking blood first workshop, at 6 p.m on Monday. Oct. 25. donations and serving refreshments. will be to discuss financing, asset ownership, sent to Grand Rapids. - Jill Humphreys Steele Attorney Development • Approved the request of the Michigan used in Pennock Hospital and the excess is Hill it ill he a force for positive change on the Benell: lit' shares our sense of family values ... that's uhy he has thu kind of fund-raising. to Consumers Energy for installation of two The center is responsible for all the blood I support Hili Dohertv ... as Judge he will bring the leadership. Integrity and New Ideas to best sen e the children and families of Harrv Counit'. Dar Leaf Republican Sheriff-Candidate and other matters related to the new library. For Probate JUDGE VOTE NOVEMBER , 2nd DOHERTY The second workshop that will be held on Monday, Nov. 8. at 6 p.m. will be to hear the • Received a recommendation from the annual presentation from Plante & Moran Hastings Planning Commission to consider a regarding the past fiscal year's audit and dis­ program to install sidewalks in the city limits. cuss the findings of that audit. ivww.doherty4judge.com r»m Ootve’ly 221 S Broadway Hastings Ml Non-Partisan Ballot �P«o» 24 - Thursday. OctoOar 14. 2004 - The Huangs Banner FARMLAND PRESERVATION MILLAGE, continued from page 1 lure and where public service costs (sewer and water) are already main­ tained. Dennis Pennington, agriculture agent with the Barry County MSU Cooperative Extension Office, said protecting farmland and open spaces is fiscally responsible. If the millage is passed Nov. 2. tax funds will be used to preserve land selected through an application process where selection criteria is weighed before placing the land into the program. Not everyone believes the proposal is a sound one. however. David Yonker, a Carlton Township taxpayer and who also grew up on a farm in West Michigan, said he takes issue with the increase in property taxes, the limiting choices of the next generation and the amount of govern­ ment aid there is already for fanners. An active outdoorsman. Yonker wrote a letter to the editor that appeared in the April 22 edition of the Hastings Banner and said in closing. "The Farmland Preservation Act is about as bad as government interfer­ ence can get It will hurt the people who have to pay more tax now and the next generation will lose some­ thing perhaps even more valuable — their freedom to choose.” Those who may not support the program say they want to preserve the beauty of the natural landscape of Barry County, but are not in favor of this millage. ”1 just think it's a bad program because it hurts the taxpayers now and you take land and put into a oneuse system like that... what's it going to provide for the future people, the next generation.” Yonker said. “It may be needed for something other than fanning." Approving this ballot issue would enable Bany County to be one of the first counties in Michigan to have a local match in place to move forward with the program. Farmland preservation already has attracted considerable interest. In 2003 there were 35 applications pre­ sented. involving more than 5.000 acres of farmland, with additional interest also being shown. In the selection of land that would be eligible, there are criteria that are scored. Some of these criteria include soil quality, soil conservation plan, development pressure and other points of interest. Through this process program officials hope to identify and prioritize the areas in which to place in the program. There are existing voluntary pro­ grams for property owners to place their lands in conservation easements Is there a need to preserve it (farm­ land)? Are we running out of food? The federal government pays farmers now not to plant stuff or not to grow stuff, billions at dollars a year.' — Dave Yonker that target non-farmland and would work well in coordination with the farmland preservation. Pennington said. With other voluntary programs already in existence, it may raise con­ cerns as to why now the taxpayers are asked to help with out now. “Is there a need to preserve it (farm­ land)? Are we running out of food?" Yonker said, “The federal govern­ ment pays farmers now not to plant stuff or not to grow stuff, billions of dollars a year.” Yonker also noted that in his past while living and working on neigh­ boring farms, farmers at that time did­ n’t seem interested in receiving any governmental help. As for this preservation program Pennington said, “it is not intended to be a government support system for farmers.” Those who apply for land to be con­ sidered for preservation have the value of the land for development examined versus the value of the land if it was kept as farmland or open space. The landowner, if approved, would receive the difference in the values, with the exchange then having the land placed in a conservation easement, which prevents the land from being used as commercial, industrial or residential development. After the land is preserved, there is no additional cost created for public expenditure or increase in demand for new infrastructure and services. Pennington noted. Having the option to place farmland and open space into commercial, industrial and residential is a choice Yonker believes should remain with the people. “If the guy wants to put a develop­ ment on it. more power to him; he's the one who owns it." Yonker said, “and if you don't want to put a devel­ opment on it. then when the develop­ er comes and wants to buy it, just say no. “If my neighbor across the road sells his property to a development, and a development moves in there, it's my fault for not buying the prop­ erty.” he said. “In my opinion, it's his right to do it or whatever." Using the approach of levying a property tax is the only current way. unless state laws are made, for the local authority to raise the local matching funds. Pennington said. Another way that has been suggest­ ed is real estate transfer taxes or con­ version fees or sales tax. but it is not within the authority of the local units of government to levy. “If a farmer wants to put his land in preservation, it's his right to do it." Yonker said. “But I don't think I should have to pay for it (as a taxpay­ er).” The choices of what the next gener­ ation will face are concerns on both sides of the issue. Pennington said with preservation farmers can still do what they normal­ ly do with the land, as it has to follow the easement conditions. If a time came when eminent domain proceed­ ing. where the land was needed for other use. this would be an option. Personal property rights and choic­ es. meanwhile, are very important to Yonker. "I guess you should have a choice on where you want to live, whether it be on a development or out in the sticks, or in a townhouse down on the river... it's supposedly part of (our) freedoms." Yonker said. "Then putting this land into an easement or trust like that takes away your grandchildren's, or my grand children's, chance at the same choices we've had.” he said. If the program were to pass for the local match, then by next early next year it would be able to apply for fed­ eral funds. With the millage program and con­ cern over disappearing farmland, there have been a variety of rumors circulated on the issue. Information posted by Pennington located through the Barry County MSU Extension website, located at www.msue.msu.edu/barry. notes under "Land Use” that, “There are 355,942 total acres in the county. In 1982. we had 188.096 acres of farm­ land. In 1997 we had 164,815 acres of farmland, a decrease of 12.4 percent during the 15-year period. The total acres of farmland lost are 23.281. which is approximately equal to the size of one township. This equates to a conversion rate of 4.25 acres of farmland converted to other uses everyday from 1982 to 1997. If this trend were to continue, you could argue that by the year 2103, all of the farmland in Barry County would be gone. At some point the trend will change, the question is when.” Along with education on the issues of farmland preservation, there is also encouragement for residents to leam more about their property taxes. Through the program, with tax dol­ lars supporting the farmland preserva­ tion, it seems like an investment in Bany County, supporters sayt. “If we're going to be buying la. d. H you own a non-GM vehicle, you don't have to trade It.. VIBE gbtjinixtra •1,000 OFF CONQUEST! then we should have access to it," Yonker said. “I'm going to be paying so many dollars a year to supplement this guy's income because he's a farmer and he’s being preserved." “Then wc all ought to have access to it, whether or not you want to ride a bike across it or hunt it or fish the creek than runs through it, or whatev­ er." he said. Those who favor tile millage main­ tain that the preserved farmland and open spaces brings added value to the community. "We want to do this for the next generation, but just think of the last generation would have put all these land use rules on us. where would that have left us," Yonker said. With the only current option of using property tax to fund the local match for the preservation program to be eligible for state and federal aid. voters will decide on Nov. 2 if they would like to look into other uses. "Taxes are for services and we're getting absolutely no services out of this tax." Yonker said. “And if a serv­ ice means driving by and looking at a farm that you helped pay for, then that’s not good." The taxes for items such as police, fire and road services are services with benefits that can be seen by the local taxpayer. But for those in support of the pro­ gram, such as Pennington, now is the time to act to protect the farmland and open areas in Barry County. With the program there are criteria assessed and a land used decision is fiscally responsible. Those not in favor question the wis­ dom of insisting on taxpayers' involvement in the personal property easement that they do not have access to, and the use it will be under as con­ servation easement conditions for the future generations. Hastings Rotary w rnies District Gov. Gayland Tennis IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER INCENTIVES! LEASE A NEW PONTIAC AND SAVE! 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT GMS LEASE NOW FOR ONLY 2005 Pontiac GTO *290“’’ Plus tax, 3 yoar/12K par yaar. 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With 17 committee However, the only thing 1 can possibly think Staff Writer members present Oct. 18. it was noted that about Barry County in a negative way is the there were many more members in attendance lousy politics, and at this time I’d like to make recent endorsement of Bill Dohertv for pro­ that night than in the past four years. The some comments which I do not relish but I bate judge has caused a major rifi within its comm.’tee members generally are informed ranks. by e-mai? "'hen the meetings arc and what is The The next First Friday session Oct 22 Barry County Republican Party's will be the last in a aeries of pre-election The GOP’s Executive Committee voted 7­ forums, this time highlighting four candi­ 3 in an Oct. 4 meeting to support Doherty’s dates for two seats on the Barry County candidacy in the non-partisan election for county probate judge, but a group backing Board of Commissioners. The candidates are incumbent Republican Clare Tripp and Democratic challenger Lowell Dee in Sixth the interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes appeared at the monthly party meeting Monday night to protest. District, and Republican Howard "Hoot*' Fekkes supporters claimed the committee’s Gibson and Democrat John Loftus in the action does not reflect the wishes of most District Republicans. County GOP Chairman Mark includes Yankee Springs and Orangeville Englerth answered that all 31 executive com­ District. Fourth PRICE 50C Thursday, October 21.2004 VOLUME 151, No. 43 Sixth The townships. The Fourth District takes in mittee members were invited to the meeting Hastings Township, Carlton Township and in which the vole was taken, yet only a part of Irving Township. showed up. Englerth does not vote himself, This third forum in the pre-election II except to break a tic. series, sponsored by the Barty County The executive committee is made up of all Democratic Committee, will be held on county elected Republicans (15 in all > and 16 the fourth Friday of this month, rather than others chosen by precinct delegates. feel absolutely necessary. “I am here to speak out for a good number of people who are very angry and concerned to be on the agenda. about the misdirected leadership of the Barry County Republican Party. Simply put. we are “To the seven of 33 executive committee members who made that very questionable and objec­ tionable decision at an Oct 4 meet­ ing. at which there were 22 mem­ bers absent, this tidy sum of an opinion is hardly a majority of any standing and we again emphatical­ ly reassert tnat you do not speak for us.” fed up with the abuse, breach of principles and violation of the rules by a small thread­ that has been honored for portive of our effort. They arc equally con- decades not to mention impugning and ques­ cerred about this terrible political turmoil at system time tioning the merit of our judges, officials and employees in our county court system. should it, fix not kill the messenger. of the executive committee is a sacred trust, not a mandate to mislead, disrupt and possibly cause the destruction of our party. that have crept into pur county and communi­ “During the last week of the primary elec­ ty and want to make it clear that we feel that tion I personally observed the chairman dis­ a small minority on the executive committee tributing campaign materials on my street for crowd about the endorsement. MI have been a is reckless and out of control and do not rep­ one of the five candidates for non-partisan resent us. along with perhaps thousands of probate judge, which is unheard of, unprece­ other Republicans in Barry County. dented and certainly unethical in local elec­ Neil Braendie was the first to address the early next tftSnth because the first Friday Englerth gave many people in the crowd of ' in November would fall after the general at least 50 their turns to speak Monday night. Barry County. My kids went to school here. Many expressed frustration, questioning the I’ve had two businesses here. This communi­ “I might mention also there are many we by-laws, the agenda for the Oct. 4 meeting ty has done well for us and we appreciate it. have talked to in the other party who are sup- Became of the change in dates, there the grass roots level. "The privilege of leadership for members 'Those who are at odds over the system resident of Barry County for S5 years I love election, which i, Nov. 2. -GOP Chairman Mark Englerth bare group of dissidents that has attempted to circumvent the appointive system, a proven Moreover, we are fed up by the dirty politics — Noil Breendte "And for you people that., are disappointed that Bill Doherty got the nod from the seven people that carry the water month after month after month on the executive com­ mittee, it is a little embarrassing when you see on the news or in the newspaper that only seven of the executive committee show up." tions and for one of “he several candidates for See GOP, page 2 will be no First Friday program for - -piovcniDCT. Viatec employees to get final checks, 401k funds The program, as always, will be open to the public, will start at noon and those amending are welcome to bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. "The last four years have been extremely by Marde Westover Employees from the now closed Vistec plant will receive their final paycheck and to extend hours Barry-Eaton District a.m. to 7 p.in. (extended Vialec hours) Thursday. Oct 21. The health department has extended its Banking in new building TWo flu vaccine clinics in Hastings have been canceled because of the nation­ wide flu vaccine shortage. The department clinics scheduled at the Hastings Wal­ Mart and Plumb's Grocery have been called off. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for prioritiz­ ing existing doses of flu vaccine Io the fol­ Hastings City Bank welcomed customers Monday into their new facility at the cor­ ner of Jefferson and Court streets. Helping with the welcome were tellers (from left) instructed pay Vialec." Kensington said they were “shocked." the same as employees, when notified to cease Sept. 17 by its operations. the After operations ceased, rumors began to circulated on topics related company is now in the process of liquidating. to the company. Television station Channel 8 WOOD-TV in Hastings in 1964, Viatec and was contacted and conducted an interview stainless steel tanks and scrubbers, or liners, and ran a story, where Kensington said he for exhaust tanks. believes they "mis-reported " manufactured high-risk populations. has had to prioritize flu vaccinations, so was major client, file for bankruptcy and not be able tending institution to cease operations. The Started agency hours to meet the demand for all staled, and government regulations, it was a battle to has always been whole." Department, at 330 West Woodlawn, from 9 Kensington the end. In addition. Vialec has had several paid up to the end of September, our 401k Health and equipment "that along with uncontrollable health cost fully funded. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ken the capital industries." processing assurance that their 401k plans have been Kensington said. “Our health care has been A flu vaccination clinic will be held at for tough Staff Writer Flu vaccine dink through the companies wastewater, in chemical years the food processing It has had as clients include paper, several metal processing, big finishing, “The tv station misrepresentative, was they're completely trying to be pharmacy, investigative on something when they don't sanitary, iron and steel and semi-conductors even know all the facts or anything like industries. Employees have been able to visit the that." ing celebration for the bank's new main office building, located at 150 W. Court St. in Hastings, will be Saturday, Nov. 6 with the dedication at 1 p.m., followed by tours at plant and pick up any personal items. Melissa Flora. Gabrielle Haywood. Erin Decker and Casey Havens. The grand open­ 130 p.m. actually, Kensington what a said, system, “And they're they're saying See VIATEC, page 3 lowing groups: • All children ages 6-23 months. • Adults aged 65 years and older. • Persons aged 2 64 years with underly­ ing chronic medical conditions. • All women who will be pregnant dur­ ing the influenza season. • Residents of nursing homes and long term care facilities. • Children ages 6 months to 18 yean on chronic aspirin therapy. • Health-care workers involved in direct patient can: • Out-of-home caregivers and house­ hold contacts of children younger than six Sliding scale may be used in townships’ deputy costs months old. by Marek Westover Flu shots are $20. Pneumonia shots are $30. and tetanus shots also will be avail­ Staff Writer able tor $20. Medicare B and Medicaid Hastings and Rutland Townships' contract will be accepted For more information call the Health Department at 945-9516. extension 2. for a designated deputy is now up for negoti­ ations and will be presented before the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening. Oct. 26. Free ‘Farenheit’ Last year the county agreed to contribute 10 percent of the cost for the deputy, with Hastings and Rutland Charter Townships showings slated covering the remaining 90 percent. The proposed five-year agreement for Hastings and Rutland figures on a sliding T*o free public showings of the most watched documentary in history, Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 9/11." will be held at 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 24. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. scale, with a possible outline of the follow­ ing: • The year 2005. the county will be cover­ ing 20 percent and the townships 80 percent not nearly as lengthy as it was in some parts of the country. One Delton woman who was part of the lineup pictured here report­ ed that it took 45 minutes of waiting to get the coveted shot. Later, after this photo was taken, she said, the local line was about twice as long. Cars were parked everywhere, even on the surrounding lawns. Another influenza vaccination clinic at the health department is set tor today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments in Middleville from 2:45-3:45 p m. today. In Delton, flu shots will be available from 9:30 a m. to 11 a m. Nov. 1 at Faith United Methodist Church. Because of the of the costs. • In 2006. costs for the county would go to If there is time, all or part of the film See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 Long line for flu shots at Barry-Eaton Health Dept The line was long last Thursday tor folks waiting to get flu shots at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings, but nationwide shortage of flu vaccine only persons in high priority categories will be allowed to get the $20 shot. For details on prior­ ity categories call the health department at 269-945-9516, ext 2 or visit the Web at banyeatonhealth.org (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) See DEPUTY, page 11 �P«9«2 - Thursday. OcUtMr 21.2004 — TM HaMngs Banner GOP, continued from page 1 Sheriff of Barry County. Republican Party has once again been used to “In the first instance, the party traditionally favor Mark Englerth in direct violation of its supports the primary winner in the general by-laws and any real representative opportu­ second nity by its members, or our community. “Whatever these seven people did, they did election without prejudice. The instance is covered under article eleven under primaries section two. which states that “the not act in accordance of the party’s rules, or in committee shall not provide aid or support of our any kind to a person who is seeking the Republicans. Republican nomination” fact that a on behalf of local most “Englerth bragged about his action, stating “The motivation here is clearly suspect as is the opinion, *1 have not focused on what a few elected Executive officials desire." In fact, less than half of all Committee member gave financial help to a elected county officials were even given Democrat running against our own State notice of the meeting, let alone an opportuni­ Representative. Furthermore, we are dis­ ty «o be heard. In the last six months. Englerth mayed and angry over the endorsement of one seems to have personally gone after the very Republican of the candidates, especially from the other Republican elected officials who have been party that has clearly made the election of elected to represent Barry County. Instead he probate judge political rather then nonpartisan adopts whatever the local Democratic Party as it surely should be. endorses “To the seven of 33 executive committee the at expense local the of Republican Party as a whole. members who made that very questionable “This is not the first time Englerth has and objectionable decision at an Oct 4 meet­ abused his position. Last spring. Englerth and ing, at which there were 22 members absent, Bob Dwyer of the Barry County Democratic this tidy sum of an opinion is hardly a major­ Party were on the front page of the local paper ity of any standing and we again emphatical­ advocating non-partisan local elections and ly reassert that you do not speak for us. attacking local elected officials. Now Bob “And this isn’t all, at this time when we are Dwyer and the Democratic Party support their coming down the course of electing our tick­ candidate. Bill Doherty, a longtime Democrat, et. The other party has signs out two to one in for the non-partisan position of probate judge this county. Right now we should especially and Englerth railroads the endorsement of all be trying to get our ticket of Bush/Chetey elected, and they are now showing gaining and pulling ground, getting ahead. We should be rallying not dallying. With a crowd of more than 50 people in attendance, the Barry County Republican Party was a standing room only function Monday night. Here, party members look on while Julie DeBoer (at right, standing) comments about the recent endorsement con­ “Bill Doherty ran and lost as a Democrat troversy. Seated at left are Executive Committee members Patricia Walton, Mark Englerth and Vivian Connor. for prosecuting attorney “I have been a loyal Republican since I first voted for Ike (Eisenhouwer). and that dates me. and have enjoyed membership the Barry County Republican Party, but personally I have lost some of my passion and pride in the nil-. not the exception. We deserve better. We and had comments for committee members, do. And for you people that., are disappointed can do better by stopping all these bad mes­ and when it seemed no one had anything that Bill Doherty got the nod from the seven sages we are providing for our young people more to say. Englerth responded to Braendle. people that carry the water month after month “1 would like to make a comment now. I after month on the executive committee, it is “We therefore respectfully submit in spite have tned to answer most of your questions a little embarrassing when you see on the of his prior good intentions and contributions and give you an opportunity to speak. It has news or in the newspaper that only seven of County been my privilege and honor for the last four the executive committee show up. Executive Committee Chairman must take the years to chair the Barry County Republican “The fact is, that’s all that ever shows up. only course open to him and submit his resig­ Party. It’s been a lot of work and there’s a lot folks. So. we’re going to past tonight and nation. His loss of credibility has caused loss of times where I have went to people and we’re gong to get past this election. But are of respect for Republicans and the bulk of the talked, and 1 have wished there had been a you going to.be as committed a year from committee should show some backbone in rule book and I wish there had been a grand­ now and two years from now about your and our children. past several years because of this committee’s faulty and failing policies that have discour­ aged active membership and participation for myself and others. “And finally, we are strongly demanding an abrupt end to the seamy, dirty politics exhib­ ited not only a dark element in both parties, but by an indulging local press tha*. needs to join all of us in just cleaning up the ongoing deception and manipulation. The truly right thinking people of Hastings and Barry County don’t need the coarse, ill language of nasty personal attacks so prevalent in letters to the to our community, the Barry taking back control of the party. father or a dad to show me the ropes better. country and about your county and about your There’s times that I have talked to (former government and what we leave to our grand­ around the world while truth is putting on its State Rep.) Terry Geiger, there’s times that 1 children? We’re all emotional about one little shoes.* Let’s put on our shoes and seek the have talked to (former State Rep.) election and your missing the picture of we truth as Abraham Lincoln as the original Bender. “Mark Twain said * A lie can travel halfway champion of justice and fair play. Aren’t we editor. “Let's return to our roots when clean and open sensible thoughts and actions were the still a party of Lincoln or not?" Many members and guests asked questions Bob should all be embarrassed for ourselves, every “I have done the very best that I could for you people and I’m proud of the things we have accomplished and we have a lot more to one of us here. “Four people carry the water, one person was the one up at midnight, sometimes you have to do more then just say ’Hey if you need some help call me* because we don’t have the resources to call you, OK? Time and FINALLY. time again it is four and five people. Bill (Womer) has worked his fanny off for the last year and a half to get an e-mail system to where you people can all get notified. And I SOMEONE REPUBLICANS continue hear ’bitches’ about somebody did­ n’t hear something. Bill has given up an awful lot of his lime to make this abetter party and a better government and a better commurtity and Vivian (Connor) has done the same. Brian AND DEMOCRATS CAN (Reynolds) has always been there. We have done the best that we can with the resources we’ve got. AGREE ON. did chastise (State Senator) Patty Birkholtz a couple years ago for her behavior in cam­ paigning and her tactics and her beating up Terry Geiger. We said she was an embarrass­ ment to the Republican Party and we chas­ tised her. I was the guy who stood in the front line and I was the one who got a beating time and time again. Today I am still getting beat­ ings and I fought that fight for you. (Barry County Prosecutor) Shane McNeill, that gvod Republican.* has written about the Republican Party on county letterhead He has had opportunity after opportunity to sit down and discuss things with me. In one of his letters here, he is going to start his own Republican Party and if there are some of you who would like to do that tonight. I suggest you do it, and you’ll work a lot harder at that than the one that is here tonight. asm and all this energy and do something pos­ itive because... I did not see you people thank­ ing Mr. Wormer for the 100 good things he did or were even conscious of but once every four years we do something to (expletive) you off and your going to crawl up our rear ends. Never once, never once, do you come and say thanks to Bill or Vivian or Pat (Walton). and my children, and 1 want you people to understand that I’ve done the best job that I could.’’ (this) for the over 100 phone calls that 1 got. I do not believe that Mark insinuated in any that Barry County GOP endorsed Doherty. 1 think he meant to say that the exec­ utive board endorsed Doherty. “ was sent to the Grand Rapids Press by McNeill Shane called the “Declaration of Barry County Republicans." It read: the non-partisan position of Probate Judge. DOHERTY Article IX. Section 3 of the Barry County Republican Party’s By-laws specifically states ‘No issue shall be voted on by the com­ mittee unless that issue was included in the agenda.’ Non-Partisan “The issue of an endorsement of any candi­ date was never on the agenda at the meeting, noticed Thursday. Sept. 30. scheduled the fol­ wvjw.doherty4judge.com Ballot He refused to answer. “Since the appointment of Englerth as chair of the local party, local elected officials have been personally subject to attacks by the party to which they belong. (He has said) “Partisan politics are irrele­ vant in county government... would like to see some if not all of the current commissioners swept out of office come August and November." “Over the course of the last 13 years. Doherty has always been a Democrat; always . as carried himself as a Democrat; ran for office as a Democrat; and has always espoused Democratic party positions. “Is Mr. Doherty attending Republican Party meetings and using Englerth and a very few others in the local Republican Party just like the Barry County Democrats did last spring? Or is Enelerth just doing what he wants again? “Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes is a life­ long Republican and a member of the execu­ tive committee*'of ‘the* Barr/ Codnty Republican Party before becoming city attor­ ney for Hastings. “Judge Fekkes has been endorsed by many longtime Republicans: Sen. Patty Birkholz, Fisher. Bany County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Agnes Adrounie, Neil Braendle. Commissioner Don Nevins. Hastings Mayor Bob May, former Mayors Frank Campbell and Mary Lou Hart-Gray, Hastings Councilmen Don Tubbs and Dave Jasperse. township supervisors Al McCrumb and Don Boysen, former Commissioner Bob Wenger, former State Rep. Bob Bender, and hundreds of others on her website. have new leadership soon. Seven people do not speak for Barry County Republicans. The future of Barry County politics should be determined by an honestly informed elec­ torate. not because someone abuses the posi­ tion to which he has ban appointed.” Those who signed the ’Declaration of Barry County Republicans" on this e-mail are: Mr. and Mrs. Neil Braendle. Gordon Shane McNeill. Mary- Lou Gray-Hart, Don Evelyn Hughes, Agnes Howard Ferris, Adrounie. M. Elizabeth Nevins. Mickey Furrow. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Boucher. Jan McKeough. Kristi Winick. Bonnie Ballinger, Max Leach. Ray S. Hart. Debbie S. Smith (Barry County Clerk). Darla K. Burghdoff (Barry County Register of Deeds). Susan VandeCar (Barry County Treasurer). Thomas C. Doyle (Barry However. James Kinney, a local attorney, maintained that several on people the "Declaration of Barry County Republicans* were in fact life-long Democrats, including several other names on the list were of bership in the party, including McNeill and Julie DeBoer. In a statement sent to the Grand Rapids Press Oct. 18 via e-mail. McNeill stated: “Long-time Barry County citizen Neil fill the vacuum of honesty that has been encouraged in this election year, especially involving what is supposed to be a non-parti­ san political race by circulating a Declaration of Barry County Republicans.’ ’Last week, the Bany County Republican Party did not formally endorse a candidate for 4 while attending Republican meetings. Braendle has taken it upon himself to try and Neil Braendle submitted a statement that Vote November 2nd local union telling them he was a Democrat Republicans who had renounced their mem­ Agnes Adrounie said. “I’d like to clarify JUDGE asked why he has recently been going to a Jan McKeough. It was also contended that Englerth received en ovation for his impas­ sioned speech. For Pn 'bate public forum last Thursday, Doherty was County Drain Commissioner). “I have given up hundreds if not thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours from my family Your Court, Your Values, Your Vote! shortly after running for this position. “At a Tubbs. Chad M. Cusack. “Now, you can either use all this enthusi­ Gordon ed attending local Republican Party meetings “The Barn County Republican Party must “There are volumes and volumes of what way 1992. He has in always been an active Democrat until be start­ Rep. Gary Newell. Circuit Judge James H. “This is not the first time the Barry County Republican party has hit an obstacle. Yes, we A Barry County Republicans on the illegal vole of only seven people. lowing Monday, and attended by only 11 peo­ ple in Mark Englerth s office instead of the Along with many others in this community. I am proud to support this effort, both personally and as an elected Republican official. Like many others who have questioned the judgment of the cur­ rent chair while he continues to appear to work on behalf of the local Democratic agen­ da. 1 am at a loss as to why there is little focus on the contested presidential election. “The local Republican Party did not endorse anyone, as the local paper reported it did. Mr. Braendle and his supporters have done the job that should have been done before there was any coverage of this inap- normal meeting place. Comm:ne« !e E-ec' Adi am Doberiy 5 B’oadway Hastings Ml 49058 “In a seven to three vote, the local See GOP, next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 2004 - Page 3 There’s still time to get absentee voter ballots V,A;EC::°“ Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is reminding eligible residents there is still time to request an absentee voter ballot She also encourages vigilance against related scams that have surfaced in limited areas. "Absentee ballots arc a convenient way to vote for residents unable to attend the polls," Land said. "There's still time for eligible resi­ dents to apply. Local clerks are a valuable The state has also excellent not apply to overseas voters, voters who are handicapped or voters who arc 60 or older. Election Day. Absentee ballot applications arc available The voter’s signature on the absentee ballot return envelope must match the signature on online at www.michigan.gov/vote. for the Nov. 2 election. resource. return it to the clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Registered voters can obtain absentee bal­ lots if they are: • Age 60 or older. • Unable to attend the polls without the file. If a voter receives assistance in preparing • Expecting to be out of town on Election Day • In jail awaiting arraignment or trial. employee about issuance of final paychecks. Kensington said the final said. "We’re still business men and business payroll was men like to make decisions good, bad or indifferent, couldn't de nothing, our hands were tied." lope paid. with data Questions through have they the and television we story be “In addition to that there was concern returned to a clerk’s office by the voter, a fam­ about, what happened was the bank on the ily member or person residing in the voter’s 17th (of September) just swept our account “Our 401k is fully-funded, we were late in scionable." Land said. "State and local offi­ and bounced several checks, but since then several payments, but they always have been cials. as well as numerous colleges and organ­ we’ve financed that." Kensington said. funded." he said. absentee ballots only can raised concerns about the plans. 401k Kensington said the 40IK is fully funded. household, a mail carrier or election official. • Unable to attend the polls due to religious Emergency absentee ballots arc available as well. Requests must be submitted after the tor in a precinct outside of their precinct of Diy. office through 4 p.m. Monday. Nov. I. any decisions and we can’t do anything." he investigate ing the help must also be on the return enve­ reasons. • Appointed to work as an election inspec­ Residents can request an absentee voter “So we’re sitting there and we can’t make concerns to Labor the cease in operations, but that it has been process. Your vote is important. Make sure ballot by visiting their city or township clerk's the records need for the issue. Channel 8 contacted the Department of delayed two weeks by the bank, because of resources to help residents understand the your voice is heard on Nov. 2." cooperative with the audit and provided all proven guilty." the ballot, the signature of the person provid­ Signed assistance of another person. the other way around, you’re innocent until Oct. 30 deadline but before 4 p.m. on Election There arc reports that some residents in residence. It is important to note that residents who Ann Arbor and southern Wayne County To request that an absentee ballot be mailed have registered to vote by mail or via a voter received phone calls from people identifying to their home, residents have until 2 p.m. registration drive and have never voted in themselves as members of the state Bureau of Saturday. Oct. 30 to submit a written request Michigan are not eligible to vote by absentee Elections or local clerk's offices. The callers to their city or township clerk. Upon receiv­ ballot in their first election. They must vote in are attempting to mislead residents by telling ing a mailed ballot, voters must complete and person at their precinct This restriction does them that the deadline to apply for an absent voter ballot has passed. They also arc asking residents to send their completed ballots else­ where. Land emphasized that stale or local offi­ cials are not making such calls. "This fraudulent is activity uncon­ izations. are working hard to get people to the With the Department of Labor contacted “Me as an owner or anybody I can't take polls. We won't let our positive message be the Wage and Hour Division then came in my employees’ 401k money, it’s theirs, and overshadowed by a few of these unfortunate and conducted an audit. play with it,” Kensington said. incidents. While these activities appear to be In a letter from the U.S. Department of With the Wage and Hour Division extremely limited and do not represent what's Labor. Wage and Hour Division it is noted involved now the process has to go through going on throughout Michigan, it's important the “receipt of net check(s) drawn in favor” several bureaucratic steps. that residents do not release private informa­ of employees, and in closing, the assistant A former Viatec employee contacted on tion over the phone." district director noted, “Thank you for your Tuesday said she had yet to receive the final cooperation in this matter." paycheck. Land encouraged residents who have ques­ tions to contact their local clerks or call the “We were paid a visit by Department of In the family owned business, which at its state Bureau of Elections at (SI7) 373-2S40. Labor (Wage and Hour Division) and they peak had 125 to 130 employees in three visit the audited all our payroll records and we were plants, closing the doors has been hard on the They also can Information Center Michigan Voter www. at absolutely squeaky clean, there was no family and the employees. Why employees would contact the DOI. problem with the audit at all, and all’s been michigan.gov/vote. She added that precincts statewide will post information outlining a voter's rights and responsibilities. and not contact the family at Vialec is a paid accordingly." he said. “At that time with the Department of concern for Kensington. Labor, they froze all of what we would ca/l “We’re a family owned company, we had W1P our work in process, that we were to people there, you know, we had people there ship, they froze all of that,” Kensington said, for lines of communication. ‘Hey Ken' or “So whoever the employee caused was ‘What’s going on’,” he said. themselves to be late (on paycheck), not us.’ Kiwanis Student of the Month chosen Hastings Kiwanis Club's Key Student of the month for October is Anna Lawrence, November 2nd, Send A Man of Integrity to the Bench. pictured with her parents, Jon and Julie Lawrence. This honor was given for her involvement in service organizations and other accomplishments she has achieved. Student are then given a $50 check to be donated to the charity ol their choice. Lawrence has chosen Barry County Silent Observer. GOP, continued from previous page------of the local party to the benefit of the Barry propriate ‘endorsement by seven.’ “In only three days. Neil Braendle has secured more than 20 signatures of people in the community (including five county elected whom County Democratic Party and longtime Democrat Bill Doherty. “The truth should mean something. longtime Judicial races are non-partisan to keep poli­ Republicans) to support this ‘Declaration of tics and all of the slime that goes along with Bany County Republicans ’ Because of the that word lately out of the contest. There are Republican Party meeting tonight (Oct 18) a lot of good people, like Neil Braendle. and on the first floor conference room in the other longtime Barry County residents who Courts and Law Building, at 206 West Court have enough common sense to do what St. Hastings, and the importance of getting should be done: Be honest and do the right this message out before more damage could thing. 1 am glad to support their efforts in be done by a fringe element in the local party, making this a fair and honest election.” all officials, of are the signatures of many more who support this During the Oct. 18 meeting. Braendle was asked if he knew that McNeill was sending document were not able to be obtained. “There were only 11 people present at this his statement to some media outlets. He ‘special meeting on Oct. 4.’’ There was noth­ responded that he did not know and had not ing on the agenda about an endorsement of read the statements to see if they were in fact any candidate. A vote on a non-agenda item is his original statement. He also stated that he a violation of the by-laws the Barry County did not consider the Grand Rapids Press a Republican Party is supposed to follow. local media outlet. non­ Even after all the debate, it was noted that Republicans alike of good common sense, the vote on the endorsement of Doherty who have avoided the current membership would not be not rescinded, rather it would and its antics, can no longer tolerate the con­ have had to been rescinded on the night the tinued attempts by the current chair and a vote was taken by one of the seven members very few others to manipulate the good name who voted for the endorsement. Republicans Mainstream and "Ilaviii" had hnih । mnlidan llnii training and ha, x />< /<>/< >in in ( /■< in! ( mni and Ininain^ ami mi miihi. Hill Ini' nn, Rit li.it il \| ~ Miu\i< i I m nii i ( ii i mi ( mil l Main Street Bank agrees to underwrite Art Auction Council In hi 'l \iii. lilt < lnldii ii and tannin ' "I llai 11 ( ninth. " I l.H I i .it regional and international artists. Staff Writer Arts Executive Director Lizannc Fehsenfeld has announced One piece in the auction will be very famil­ in the poster and invitations. The original writer for the 10th annual Art Auction Nov. 6. painting by R.M. Brandt will be part of the This event is the major fund-raiser of the year to support the operations and program­ auction. Following in the tradition of the painting rocking horses and chairs from the past sev­ ming of tte Thomapple Arts Council. "The Arts Council is very honored to have the corporate support, as it will help to offset the auction's expenses." said Fehsenfeld. Ri । hi I • 111 .in '"■In i ill-( .imlidali iar to auction goers, “The Ballerina." featured that Main Street Bank is a corporate under­ eral auctions, this year the auction will feature "Hill H ill In a fnii :■ Im nii i!n Hi inh. //. 'Iniri'nm ...ilnii ' ah\ In Ini'nn mi, \cii'c n/ ‘ creatively painted tables. Gift packages include golf or skiing at The money raised at the Art Auction covers Boyne Mountain, tickets to the Grand Rapids the variety of programming TAC offers Ballet, a meal for four prepared by a chef, a including all the behind the scenes work of night at the Amway Grand. Jazz Festival tick­ planning, coordinating and general adminis­ ets. Thomapple Players ticket, an hour of sto­ Jill 1111111 (। lf< ix» su i Ii - \llmiiix rytelling as well as several other gifts and cer­ tration. The auction will be he'd Saturday. Nov. 6. at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. The evening begins at 6 p.m. so participants can begin to bid on the silent auction gifts, as well as preview the live auction pieces. tificates. Local storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas Strauss Your Court, Your Values, Your Motel will be the emcee for the evening. Pieces are still being excepted for the auc­ Several tion. Anyone interested in donating to the items will be on display at the Art Hop Friday. auction or reserving a ticket should stop in the Oct 22. from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thomapple Thomapple Arts Council or call 269-945­ Arts Council. Everything will be on display 2002 for more information. Several items in this years auction arc by local artists Kathleen JUDGE Votc DOHERTY November 2nd For Probate until Thursday. Nov. 4.. pieces Illd^’i III a ill hl III:; ill, Lauren Stineman (Hastings), as well as by Patricia Johns Thomapple "I 'lippni'l HUI Ih'ln i .'I Non-Partisan Ballot Crane (Hastings). “Jungle" James Powell (Delton). Don Williamson (Middleville). Joyce Warner (Middleville). Dave Furrow (Nashville) and Valeric Haynes McCaul (Clarksville) and Paid bl me Commune*' Io tied >'«■ am L‘~ ■ ■» ” ' . -i ■ ■ - �Pap* 4 - Thursdsy. October 21. 2004 - The Huang* Banner Fekkes is most qualified, deserves to be retained To the editor: In about two weeks, the voters of this com­ munity will elect a probate judge. Is Fekkes really qualified for the job? The Banner has been very opinionated, edge, he has been a lifelong Democrat. And arguing against the appointment process, and there is nothing wrong with that At the last in the process, has been extremely biased in forum, however, there were concerns that he At the county level, particularly in counties its coverage of this election. The Banner was representing to Democrats that he was a such as Bany County, electing a individual to appears perfectly willing to sacrifice the most Democrat, and to Republicans that he is a fill one of our three judgeships is perhaps the qualified candidate for this position al the Republican. He refused to answer any ques­ most important duty an elector has. A judge, expense of citizens of this county. Frankly. I tion about that concern, claiming that the circuit, district or probate, wields more power find that reprehensible. The Banner doesn't position is an non-partisan position, which it than any other individuals at this level. And like the appointment process, but does not is. with our unified trial court system in Barry want the voters to have the information nec­ However, I wonder if he understood that the question had nothing to do with partisan County, there is little distinction between essary to judge for themselves who the most To the editor: what about the ones dealing with probate these positions. It is particularly important qualified .cudidate is. Stephanie Fekkes may be legally qualified court? that the most qualified person be elected to The appointment was temporary, as is maintain the very high standard our trial court obvious by the upcoming election. It was not trait is part of being "qualified.” Or maybe he judges have set a lifetime appointment. did understand the question, and that is why politics. It had everything to do with honoring ■*he integrity of one’s beliefs, and whether that to be probate judge, meaning she has prac­ It also disturbs me to know that her ex-hus­ ticed law for at least five years in Michigan band, Prosecuting Attoroey Shane McNeill, is and she is not 70 years old, bu.‘ it does not using the taxpayer's time to file frivolous Barry County has been fortunate to have designed to appoint the most qualified person the Attorney Grievance had, in the past and now, some of the most to the judgeship, pending the election process. Ms. Fekkes's opponent believes he is more In the years that we have been members of qualified for the judgship because he is the this community, we have seen a lol of biological father of his children, and she is entail her claim to being "committed" or "car­ grievances ing." as cited in her campaign literature. Commission, with using county letterheads, respected judges in the State of Michigan. 1 do not accept listing a number of organi­ regarding the political sign, etc., of candidate In this election for probate judge, there is It was a proce.s he refused to answer. zations of which she is a member as a qualifi­ William Doherty. This is only one of three of one candidate who is by far the most qualified appointments, the cation that enhances her legal expertise for which I am aware. All three grievances have candidate. That person is Judge Stephanie proved overwhelmingly the position. She has indicated she is a step­ been shown to be without merit, and were dis­ Fekkes. community mother and this also is a qualification. It is missed. He has also taken the taxpayers time Fekkes has worked for this community her Banner take a stand against the temporary icance to that at all, it is relevant that this can­ not. These are merely words. to address letters on county letterhead to entire professional life. She has been a tireless appointments. But maybe that is because, in didate does. Does he think that the majority of lawyers within Barry County, lecturing about advocate for our community and the people in her role as city attorney, Ms. Fekkes insisted the people he will deal with in probate court in writing how that entitles her to any special the rules of their profession. Is this part of his it Among many other roles too numerous to that the publisher at the Banner abide by the will come from unbroken homes? Does he qualifications as a probate judge. Granted, job? list in this letter, Fekkes was legal counsel for same rules/lawi that other citizens and other think that a person in his court who success­ fully petitions for adoption of an orphaned, 1 have never beard her mention in person or vast majority of which Never, beneficial to our before thi.. did the not the biological mother of her two step­ daughters. It apparently gives him a different "perspective." While I would attach no signif­ she may make claim to privacy regarding her I find it of interest the day the forum for the the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry organizations were expected to follow. There family, but she has chosen to put herself in a First Friday was held, cae of the several stat­ County; legal counsel for the Barry County are public records for anyone who cares-to abused, abandoned, or neglected child is less position of public scrutiny and should be ed reasons she failed to attend because she Juvenile look. of a parent than he is? Apparently so. more than willing to share her experiences. "was in court." The assistant prosecuting Directors of Bany County United Way, and the Law Day Education Program Founder. How does she manage to be so involved with attorney, on that case, was at a luncheon in this county and still meet the needs of provid­ Hastings. Isn't he required to be in court with ing the home environment and meeting the her? Drug Court, on the Board of Ms. Fekkes's oppoiaent. in his campaign Does he think that a step parent is less of a literature, says, Tm looking forward to let­ parent than a biological parent? Apparently Ms. Feakes, who has been a lifelong ting the local people decide who their probate Republican, was appointed to the bench last spring by a Democratic governor. judge should be rather than letting others so. 1 think that should concern all of us, partic­ Before appoint them.* Doesn't it seem odd that he ularly considering the duties of the position have been a life-long Republican. As a being appointed she, along with all of the submitted his name in that appointment he is seeking. To be qualified is to imply competency. I reminder, this race is non-partisan. Also, the other candidates at the time, including her process, and campaigned hard to get that This campaign has turned hateful. And that have'not seen anything in writing, nor has she advertising in the Reminder and in the Banner opponent in this election, was put through a appointment? The same appointment he now is unfortunate. We all lose when that happens. communicated any information in the forums do not follow the campaign laws requiring a qualification process. The decision to appoint questions. One wonders if he bad gotten the But, to her credit, Fekkes has refused to lower that would lead me to believe she is qualified. complete disclaimer with each advertisement Ms. Fekkes over lifelong Democrats is an appointmem whether he would be so support­ herself to that level, and has conducted her­ I do know that Thomas Cooley Law School Hers does not It does not give the address for indication of just how much more qualified ive of the election process. self with dignity and respect. That also speaks is one of the few in the country requiring stu­ the Committee to Elect Stephanie S. Fekkes. she was than any of the other candidates. dents to take a four-hour course on federal Perhaps this is just another little oversight and This appointment was not just based on an that sound like the kind of 'integrity* that you Fekkes is. simply, the most qualified per­ taxation course. She must know something. it will be rectified as soon as she is aware of application submitted to the governor. A qual­ want in office? Ms. Fekkes demonstrates her son to replace our most respected, aad To pass the blame for an error regarding her it I suppose this was not her fault either. ifications committee, consisting of 26 indi­ integrity every day. beloved Judge Richard Shaw. No one with demands of children, young In Ms. Fekkes newspaper ads she claims to alone let stepchildren? He says he is a man of integrity, but does to her "qualifications." taxes to her staff makes me wonder how she ! repeat Ms. Fekkes may indeed meet the viduals who took their duties seriously, thor­ Fekkes took part in at least four candidate any sense wanted him to retire. But we are all could not have possibly had a due about her legal requirements necessary to run for pro­ oughly investigated all of the candidates' forums. The last one took place at the Bany lucky that this community had someone like finances until a much later date and then bate judge of Barry County. In my opinion, backgrounds. And while it is true that we do County Commission on Aging. Each candi­ Fekkes to fill his shoes when he stepped down claim she rectified the problem. There should she is certainly not qualified. not know who, if anyone, the qualifications date fielded a number of questions. One to enjoy his very well earned retirement. Sharon E. Christensen, committee found to be the most qualified, and member of the audience questioned the candi­ Delton never will, don't you think that it to be a rea­ dates Ms. bate court bench this November. She deserves sonable conclusion that this Republican must Fekkes's opponent had very little to say about your support. But more importantly, this com­ have been more qualified to have gained the it other than that Fekkes knew more about it munity. Bany County, deserves to return appointment over several lifeloug Democrats, than he did. Fekkes was able to describe Fekkes, the most qualified candidttr, io the never have been a problem to begin with! This begs the question of competency. If she can't keep her own affairs in order, then It’s National Business Women’s Week To the editor: Since 1928 Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA) has sponsored including Fekkes* opponent in this election? about the Child Care Fund. c We urge voters to return Fekkes to the pro­ fond in detail (The Child Care Fund is the bench. She is the only candidate with the hon­ founded in 1919, 'promotes equity for all Wouldn't it stand to reason that if more than single largest fond at over $900X100. and the esty and integrity we need. women in the workplace through advocacy. one candidate was equally qualified, the gov- probale judge has control of that fund.) Don't Michael McPhillips. education and information. mor would have stayed within her party? you drink dal someone interested in this Amy L. McDowell, attorneys, Hastings With 1 JOO local organizations across the The governor could have appointed Fekkes* judgeship would take the time to find out country and members in every congressional opponent, or one of the a her applicants, and some specific* about dus fond, and about the October. BPW/USA. its state federations, district. BPW/USA is the leading advocate one suspects that she would have, if she position he seeks? Isn't that pert of being local organizations and the business commu­ for millions of workingwomen on work-life thought the qualifications were anywhere ‘qualified*? nity as a whole take the opportunity to balance and workplace equity issues. near equivalent It is a testament to the This is not Ms. Fekkes's opponent's first of county officials, in an editorial published in acknowledge the accomplishments of work­ ing women. *-■ •• • Local BPW organizations' ftwiie mem- appoiittiiM'aUpip^eMrt^Bt the governor did attempt at eteetad office. Sama al yr are apo he June 2002, almost two years before" the ben with professional'devotopinefit' pro­ indeed apr^mnt the^kytd^qualified person, and ran in the gmeral election for prosecuting appointment of Ms. Fekkes. National Business Women's Week. Each year, during the third full week of The objectives of National Business nr. , 11 r a , women s wcex are. • To promote full participation and equity grams, networking, participbtidb ta-*gfMMoocs activism and opportunities io support scholar­ ships for disadvantaged women. Deb Baker, president, for women in the workplace. Hastings BPW • To publicize the achievements of business and professional women on the local, state and national level. „ dimtaisfcfrPFOqp by making this a political apoointmenL-. Doherty isan Doherty ideally awesome person suited for judge of BPW/USA as they relate to the millions of In this day end age. it aeems like most of people know what an awesome person business and professional women across the the time we ate casting our vote for the less­ er of two evils. That is why I am excited to In the past two yean, I have gone through have a candidate that I can whole heartedly a long emotional divorce. I have three won­ endorse for probate judge. Bill Doherty. derful children, two of whom are not leagUy years. National Business Women's Week has become an event widely recognized by public and private institutions and local communities. In the past, the third foil business week in nas To tire editor: been declared as National Business Women's Week. William Doherty is. I have observed Doherty during his many mine, but we all wanted to stay together, so yean of community service, through such Doherty got guardianship granted for us so projects as the building of Tangle Town. this could happen. He has done so much work for my children teer He is a man of commitment, courage and and me, and I will be forever greatful. Not uncommon character. His passion for family only did he give much of his effort and time tions are issued. Each state and community and his concern for the youth of our commu­ into my hardships, he also forgave my finan­ tailors events and activities to meet its needs. nity make him ideally suited to preside over cial debt to him, which was no less than probate court. $6,000. and has never asked for anything in Woman of the Year awards. Employer of the Doherty has been endorsed by both the Year Awards, displays and exhibits, dinners Bany County Democratic and Republican return. I know that I may lore him as the great and educational programs. parties. When Democrats and Republicans lawyer that he is, but myself and all of Bany can both agree, you know he has to be quite County residents would be granted a very an individual. honest and caring judge when be is elected. Last year a WOMENomics forum was held in Grand Rapids, this year it will be held in Port Huron, hosted by BPW/Michigan. Business and Professional Women/USA. According to a cost breakdown by the National Priorities Project, our country has spent $150 billion and rising on this unde­ clared war. Michigan's share is $4.6 billion, or an average of $463.94 for every Michigan citizen. Thirty soldiers from Michigan have YMCA Board and as a youth sports volun­ On stale and ocal levels, similar proclama­ Activities include WOMENomics Forums, With a national election nearly here. I'm writing about the cost of the Iraq war to all of us in Michigan. country. Over October Money spent unwisely in Iraq The reason I am writing this letter is to let Tbffieeffitor: -« attorney. He ran as a Democrat To my knowl- To the editor: • To publicize the objectives and programs the Editor's Note: The Banner indeed did take a stand questioning the appointment process Jim Peurach. Deborah Lyn Wells, Hastings Delton What about tax date change? died, and 187 been wounded. We 2J52 have National Guard and Reservists serving in Iraq. For every $50 bil­ lion more we spend, Michigan will contribute $1.5 billion. And remember, the president invaded with obviously no exit strategy. Let's pray for wisdom and prudence in cur national leaders. According to the UN leader Kofi Annan, this is an illegal war. Now that we have begun it, we will owe the nation reparations for the damage we are doing. Since very little that is positive and benefi­ cial to Iraqis is happening in their suffering country. I can think of much better uses for our scarce money resources. ’ Eileen L. Oehler. Hastings n. The state legislature has approved changing county tax collec­ tion to the summer tax cycle. What do you think of that Idea? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Sue Rietinan, Rich Jenkins, Middleville: Yankee Springs: A ■ A Drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobo Fredaric Jacobo PrMKtont 'Aca Praardant Sloven Jacobo SacntoryrttMaurar •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Ectttv) Elan, GRtert (AaaUtsnt Edkx) Sandra Ponsetto Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Catt., Ruder Bratt Bremer Fran Fwerman Maroa Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Z **l*aU awanunj, vdmii Battle Creek: CteaaMad ada accepted Monday torou^i Friday, 800 am to 530 pm "No. 1 am not in favor of this change. It takes me ioo long to save the money for taxes as it is." -I think this is a good change, if everyone uses the money raised wisely." "I think it is a good “This change doesn't “1 think this is a good “1 think this is a good idea. Money will come in bother me since before I idea. It spreads out taxes plan ahead if this change moved to Bany County I and counties will get their sooner and payments will is made." was already paying sum­ money sooner.” be spread out." idea. It will be easier to mer and winter taxes." Scott Ommen Dan Buetge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs SubacripMon Rates: $25 par year n Bany County W par year in at*Mng courteas $29 par year atoMhart POSTMASTER Sand adM Pangea to: PO Boa B Haaanpa. Ml 4905^0602 Second Cteaa Postage Paid at HasBng* Mt 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 21.2004 - Page 5 To preserve democracy, 'use it or lose if! It seems harsh, but it's true — if you don't like the leadership you We need to find elected officials who show they are ready for the have, it’s probably because you. like many voters, didn't really do challenge, have the time to give and have the vision to fulfill the job. y tut homework when it came to looting over the candidates before At a First Friday session in 1990 a state farm official pointed out "If somebody comes along and tells us what we need to hear, we voting. In less than two weeks you will be going to the polls again, to return to office or select new leaders at all levels of government. I won't elect them. We only elect people who tell us what we want to hear." just hope you'll take the time between now and then to study the can* So because of that we often wind up being sold a bill of goods. It's didales and issues well enough to cast an informed vote. Our soldiers are fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq to obtain the Bush is no friend of working people To the editor: fraud which the Republican Congress and It amazes me that tome laboring men and Bush Administration will give you for your women vote for George W. Bush. the selling of the public officials, like they're some kind of product Republicans have never done much for votes. About tbe same can be said for the health Too many wind up selling us short, because they really don't repre­ working men and women, and usually are account idea, another trick on the working right for their citizens to be able to choose their leaders and the way sent the interests of the people, they actually represent special inter­ against measures that improve tbe work people of the country. Our health care/health in which their people will be governed in the future. We hear reports place. Don't be fooled by the spin that the insurance “noo-system” is a major failure by about how many voted and that women were allowed to be pan of est groups. Television has played a major role in this trend, with news analysts rich and powerful Republicans are out to help our elected officials who have a great health the process, something our country has taken for granted for a very nearly always telling us about the candidates' likeability, confidence working people. That ian’t going to happen. care system for themselves. longtime. and appearance, but not enough about the important attributes such Four more yean of a Republican Congress Look at Robert Klinner's srticle in the Oct as intelligence, leadership skills and understanding of the issues that and George W. Bush will give working peo­ 18 edition of Business Week or the 'Coming really .natter. In my view, one of the biggest problems we have in the modem United States is a disengaged electorate, of which only about 50 per­ ple 'personal savings accounts' as pan of Up Short* study by Munnell and Sunden. H you’re looking for the best people to represent you, then you Social Security. That will be great for invest­ This is fraud that the well-to-do industrial need to take the time to review the positions and the people running. ment and insurance companies and spell dis­ interests will drop on the working people in I believe it was Abraham Lincoln who once said those who do not All too often voters go to the polls never looking at the slate of can­ aster for some people in their old age. Every another four yean of George Bush and participate in the democratic process give away all of their power to didates while trying to make a selection «n the voting booth. If you person will become his/her own investment Republican Congress.. those who do. Lincoln's words still ring true almost a century and a don't like what’s going on. then study the candidates and make a bet­ half later. ter choice in the upcoming election. expert. Not on your life. You win pay for invest­ against people having nothing in their old cent bother to show up at the polls. Even worse is how too many come to their decision about for whom they will vote. Social Security was rtsned as insurance A lot of people tell me they don't like politics because it's mean- On the local level, most positions have been determined in the pri­ ment advice, and many will be defrauded and age. It has worked fine. The extremists among spirited and ugly, and so they don't spend a lot of time dealing with mary election. There are only a few now for you to choose, depend­ deceived. Many will end up only with tbe tbe Republican conservatives want to wreck it something they find so disgusting. I agree somewhat with their ing on were you live. Plus, you have the farmland preservation pro­ government part of Social Security. or do away with it — after they spend the assessments, but walking away from the problem isn't going to make posal and two statewide proposals you need to look over. it better. This account fraud will tend to wreck income making war on places like Iraq. Elections are serious business, and all of us need to look beyond future Social Security, which the well-to-do George C. Williston, Over the years I've known many elected officials who have dedi­ our own personal situations and seriously examine the big picture. don't need anyway, and will benefit people in Hastings cated their time and efforts to the people who elected them. Across We're not connecting the dots about that's happening now and what the investment industry. It is a mirage and a Barry County you will find even today many dedicated officials who could very well happen in our future. care about the county and its residents. It just seems the elections If America already has seen its best days, we only have ourselves bring the wont out in people, and during the season we tend to look to blame. I remember listening to the immortal words of John F at the worst in our politicians rather than what good they might bring Kennedy at his inauguration in 1961 when he said "Ask not what to the job. your country can do for you. but what you can do for your country." our modem democracy may be in trouble, and much of the fault Let's start by paying attention, researching candidates, studying rests with the people. We need to be more engaged, we need to cast the issues and becoming good citizens by casting informed votes on a skeptical eye to those awful tv commercials, we need to pay atten­ election day, Tuesday. Nov. 2. tion io what's going on. We need to elect people like we're hiring "It’s what we can do for our country." them for a job. not like they’re running for homecoming king or — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics queen. Ad published against writer’s wishes To the editor: actions she took at the time in response to the The Oct 14, edition of the Banner pub­ issue. I also wished to express the Barry Fekkes deals with cases well Why no coverage of the last forum? lb the editor: budget of S900X100. he knew abaoimdy noth­ I picked up the Banner last week to see ing about it How can you not know cue dung how they were going to report on the last pub­ about a fund for the children of Barry County lic forum Oct 7 between Judge Steptunie that has a budget of $900X100? Is that not Fekkes sad Bill Doherty. To my dismay, I newsworthy? found not one thing was written. And finally. I appreciated Doherty's hon­ How can that be? Do they think that a pri­ esty when he said that kids of natural born vate investigator, by tbe name of Dwyer, _ irents are more loved and loved differently showing up at the front door of a young than adopted children or xtep children even woman in Florida trying to intimidate her into though it goes beyond reason snd makes me saying mcrimmaring. things about her previ­ feel sorry far hurt. That, my friend, is news­ ous employment for Fekkes not newsworthy? worthy. Do they think that a UAW worker asking I do not live in Bany County, but I do vol­ lished an advertisement paid for by the elec­ County has a very important judicial election tion committee for Probate Judge Stephanie taking place and that it does not appear that Doherty why he switches back and forth from unteer my time working with the kids of Fekkes. the legitimate issues are getting before the Dear editor: Republican to Democrat depending on whom Bany County. I shudder to dunk what will public. I did not intend that letter to be an 1 write this letter as someone who has lived be is talking to not newsworthy? Do they happen to them if Doherty is elected. It is a think that Fekkes* complete, total and honest good thing the forum was televised. The advertisement contained a letter I had written Sept. 21 to the Banner in response to endorsement of either candidate. the newspaper's Sept 16, reporting of a tax explanation about her tax lien not newswor­ was discussed at the previous First Friday The concerns that I felt on Sept 21, partic­ • have worked in tbe area of lawenforcement ularly regarding the appointment process, and continue to do that presently. remain today. There are important issues that I know both oftW candidates for probate candidate forum. separate the candidates. This election pro­ judge. I have kndwH both of them for many I hand delivered that letter to the Banner vides the voters with a choice; something years in and out of the court room. William Tuesday morning, Sept. 21.1 also delivered a they may not see again for two decades as Doherty is a fine attorney; he treats people lien issue connected with Judge Fekkes that copy to Fekkes that day. in Hastings and Barry County all my life. I incumbent judges seem to run unopposed in When the letter did not appear in the this county. However, 1 feel the voters’ choice fairly in court and seems to look out for his clients. I can say the same about Judge Banner that Thursday nor the following week. on the issues is distorted by the appointment Stephanie Fekkes when she was representing I was asked if it could be printed by the com­ process. Regretfully, there is no news gathering clients. mittee in a paid advertisement My answer was that 1 wished first to speak with the organization in this county that articulates the Fekkes in the Probate Court dealing with Banner before that occurred. issues for the voters. That is not my role and Approximately a week later. 1 was again asked about printing the letter and my accordingly I do not make a public endorse­ ment of either candidate. I regret feeling the necessity of writing this spoken with the Banner until the advertise­ letter and not communicating with the Banner ment had appeared. My understanding is that when my letter was unpublished, I am respon­ the Banner was unaware they had received sible to the Banner, to the Committee for the letter. Judge Fekkes and to William Doherty for any My purpose for writing the letter of Sept 21, was to confirm that Fekkes* statements Hastings, nor are the two men with the same last name related. piece to the appointment process not news After reporting on the first three of five worthy? Or more upsetting was when I asked news was getting repetitive and coverage already had been more than adequate. Child Care Fund, which by the way has a Saving farmland preserves way of life Tb the editor: only difference is that we are paying tbe In recent articles, certain people have ques­ deposit for our children to redeem. judge. Please vote for her on Nov. 2. George Winick, Hastings Rev. Dawson was a man who believed a her application form for her appointment by Governor Jennifer Granbohn was just a small is a very good person and is a very good Hastings Hoffman was not so radical. In politics and religion, how can it be radi­ writer refers to is not Robert Dwyer of before her. I think you will agree with me, she James Goulooze, Do radical politics and religion mix? To the editor sit in and listen to bow she deals with cases apologies to all. with my knowledge and observations of the ple's information confidential and the tact that person to be the probate judge. If you do not misunderstandings regarding my letter. My regarding her tax problem were consistent Editor’s Note: The “Dwyer” the letter matters before her. She, I believe, is the right know her, you should come to the court and response was the same. Regretfully. I had not Caledonia beiqg in a positioo every day of keeping peo­ Doherty to tell us about the Bany County However, I have now observed Judge Brian Ellens, thy? Do they think that Fekkes' explanation of Bush shows us variety of visuals To the editor, tioned why the tax paying citizens of Barry Farmers simply can not compete with C<x«y should have to pay to preserve farm development values that are 3 to 10 limes tbe land. It appears that they can not tee the for­ agricultural values to preserve it all by our­ est because of all of tbe trees. selves. We all enjoy open green space, and if As a fifth generation fanner, I can tell you we wanted to look at concrete and buildings that farm land preaervation program does not an the time we would live in Grand Rapids or simply protect agricultural land from devel­ Chicago. opment. but helps preserve our way of life We owe it to future generations to make an here in Barry County. Many of us enjoy the informed decision that wifi give them a rural life that surrounds us here in Hustings or chance to enjoy the same tray of life. If we do nearby communities. not make any attempts to protect form land, suicide, a person taking their own life, would I watched the presidential debates on tele­ In the past, successful farming operations In politics my father and mother, grandfa­ surely go to Hell. My mother questioned him vision and. in the spirit of the upcoming elec­ have been enough to keep open farm land We have an excellent opportunity to use ther and grandmother and all before them because a member of the church had commit­ tion. 1 would like to make a comment preserved as well as this way of life we have matching funds from the Stale of Michigan to cal and still be objective? were of the same mold, “Radical Republicans.” At a young age, I questioned how that they wiU sinqdy not have any choices at all. ted suicide, by hanging himself. Rev. Dawson 1 was struck by George W. Bush's debating all come to expect However, times are differ­ be mt the forefront of preserving farm land told my mother the man was going to Hell style and the variety of gestures and manner­ ent and fanners do not always have the luxu­ right here in Barry County with minimal tax isms he uses to express himself. ry to preserve agricultural land solely by increases. For most average bouaeholds it themselves. win cost more to take your family out to din­ and was passing through the gates at that The first debate began with Mr. Bush could be. Were we to become, as some for­ time. He would be in Hell for eternity. We had eign countries, where the belief is, if you are a suicide in the family. 1 thought my mother standing behind the podium in an uncon­ For many years, farmers have received not like me and believe as I do you are not would become ill and lose her sanity. cerned posture, "the slouch." He narrowed 1970s prices for their commodities, but like have never voted a his eyes to make "the squint" This was every one else, we have expenses of 2004. straight ticket and savor the right to live in a accompanied by the ever present "smirk." Preserving farm land is preserving a natu­ ture and preserve farm land and open space for our future generations. You owe it to your children. I know I owe it to mine. entitled to live? Could we ever be or become that dominated? For my politics I ner than it will to support the farmland preser­ vation millage proposal. Look pest the trees and see the whole pic­ In radical religion my parents were mem­ country where I can choose. I could never When challenged and agitated "the smirk" ral resource that will forever be lost by plot­ bers of the Radical United Brethren Church, accept radical domination in religion or poli­ became "the sneer’ or a caught in the head­ ting it off and building houses. The concept is then known as Tamarac Church. At my young tics. In the twilight of my life, I am thankful lights "stare." This was usually followed by as just as important as recycling aluminum Luke Haywood, age, I questioned the minister's radical teach­ for an absentee ballot as I am unable to go to "the stammer” and torrent of words of no cans that cost us a deposit of 10 cents. Tbe Dairy fanner. Hastings ing. Rev. Beardsley prevailed on the women the voting place. consequence, "the sputter." to give up their wedding rings and jewelry Clare (Hank) Olmsted, because they were worshipping idols. Rev. Hastings When things got down and dirty "the smirk* and "the sneer" combined to produce "the snarly scowl." The second debate gave Mr. Kerry no friend of the sportsmen To the editor: and he asked him the same question and the “Sportsmen for Kerry." answer was. “I don't remember.” Bull! Sens. I see these signs in around the area and 1 Kerry. Kennedy Schumer and Feinstein have wonder who these sportsmen are. I know he brought Senate Bill 1431 and have voted for says he is £ hunter and owns guns. I have seen all anti-gun bilsl brought before them. And him on TV shooting clay pigeons. I also Kerry has the guts to say he is a hunter. remember Bill Clinton with ducks and a gun under his arm, but it was staged. He has flip-flopped on so many things he doesn't know what a straight answer is. debate stage. This produced "the stance," a slight shift in weight with one knee bent, John Wayne style minus holster on the hip. Then my personal favorite, "the swagger," a swaying of the shoulders in a manly fashion, not unlike some tough kid on terror. In the third debate, Mr. Bush appeared happy, "the silly jokester," but still capable of a spittled response, "the spew." Governor made right choice for judge 1b the editor: appointed to their judgeships by Republican 1 have worked in the public safety arena in Barry County for the last 13 years and have governors. It is obvious that Shaw and Fisher both had great pleasure working with several of have been principled jurists. One only has to the past and current judges who have served look at the success of the trial court project our Barry County citizens so honorably. that now is being used thoughout Michigan I read with interest in the Banner that there because of their positive vision and good continues to be an ongoing argument that the judgment With accuracy, consistency and person who was appointed to serve as our integrity, they have protected our community was not appoint-d for her by doing what is in the best interests of all probate judge merit, but for her apparent political ties. In Karen Morgan, concerned. fact, her opponent adamantly implies that Our county has been blessed with honor­ past appointments of judges in Barry County able and dedicated judges on our different of his or his wife’s lives. This would be five have been based solely on politics instead of court benches. Governor Jennifer Granholm agents per six-hour shift. 365 days a year both qualifications and merit. chose John Kerry was interviewed by Field & If Kerry is elected we will pay upkeep on Stream and was asked what the biggest buck five mansions, plus Secret Service for the rest he ever killed was. He said he thought it was an eight point No one forgets their biggest deer or their first buck. foreign or domestic and any other homes they This week I talked to a friend works works Bush the opportunity of freedom of movement on the may buy. Hastings to appoint Stephanie Fekkes not William Doherty, the challenger, does not because of her political affiliation, but did single out in public any judge by name, but it appoint a lifelong Republican baaed strictly in radio about these signs and be asks me At least President Bush only has one home. is obvious he is referring to Judge Richard on her knowledge of the job, her established what the biggest buck 1 had ever killed was Douglas Martindale. Shuster. Judge Richard Shaw, and Judge Jim record of dedication to our community and and I said a 10 point. My friend said he got to Delton Fisher. He. in fact, worked for Shuster, and her merit which is above reproach. We should today enjoys Schuster’s endorsement. I ques­ be grateful that the governor did what wa< tion if Doherty would publicly declare as best for all citizens of our superb county. interview Sen. Kerry when he was in the area deficient, incompetent and/or without merit when Schuster. Shaw or Fisher where Charles Nystrom. Hastings �Page 6 - Thureday. October 21. 2004 - The Heatings Banner Bush has it all over Kerry on foreign and domestic issues To the editor: Ex-employee defends Fekkes' integrity bow Judge Fekkes ran her law office when I To the editor: I am a former resident of Hastings and I was employed by her. must indicate how upset 1 was to hear that tbe He asked me several personal questions, campaign for the judgeship was becoming a and even suggested that I had embezzled personal attack on Stephanie Fekkes. money. I told him that I was disgusted with I am a former employee of Stephanie and worked for her from March of 1996 through the fact that someone had hired him and that I was contacting Fekkes on this matter. end of April of 1999. During that time I saw I am outraged that this campaign has gone an attorney with integrity and a deep passion off the correct path and has become a witch for her work and her community. I think hunt I cannot believe that the "someone in Barry County is very lucky to have a person Hastings, Michigan* who hired this P.I. can of her caliber sitting on the bench. sleep at night. I cannot believe that the "some­ She was appointed to that position because one" can look themselves in the mirror and of her hard work and dedication and should not turn away in shame. This campaign is not be elected for the same reasons. I am very about whether someone made a mistake and proud to say that she was my friend as well as didn't pay taxes they didn't know were due. my employer. It would be a disservice to the This campaign is about who is the best person citizens of Barry County for her not to be to sit on the judicial bench for Barry County. The voters of Barry County have a clear elected to the bench I worked with Stephanie when she did choice in whom to elect as their probate court appointed probate work on behalf of judge, they can retain Fekkes, a person of abused children. I remember her compassion ethics and integrity, or her opponent, who has for these children and even for the parents supporters hiring private investigators in an who were accused of wrongdoing. That is one attempt to dig up non-existent dirt. thing 1 admire about her is her compassion and capability of seeing the whole picture and I urge the people of Barry County to do the right thing; vote to retain Stenhanie Fekkes. Tammy Ulp, making an educated and unbiased decision. On Oct 5,2004,1 was shocked when I was Jacksonville, Ha. contacted by Mr. Dick Dwyer, of Dwyer Surveillance Specialist, 1346 Gately Court, Editor's Note: The Dick Dwyer referred to Jacksonville, Ha., who told me that he had in this letter is in no way related to Robert been hired by a client in Hastings who was involved in the probate judge's race. He told Dwyer of Hastings, who also claims he has never met nor contacted any such person. me that he needed to ask me questions about Four troubling questions for Judge Fekkes The wife of a Michigan National Guard soldier currently deployed in Iraq said many know they did not commit malpractice are don’t hear the good that has come out of this advised by their lawyers to settle in order to information in the Wall Street Journal and war because much of our media chooses to protoct their families from having everything USA Today that I haven't seen as 1 have focus on the bad, and for that 1 am sad." She taken away from them by a sympathetic jury. watched the debates and other election cover­ said she knows from the weekly reports from There is no justice for doctors in this out of age One important issue is who would be the the unit commander how glad the Iraqi people control lottery system for trial lawyers. best person to be commander in chief for the longer have to live under Saddams's rule. 2003 campaign financial disclosure state­ saying he had defended his country as a cause of terrorism by being on the offensive ment, Edwards estimated his fortune at at young man and he would do it as president. However, it is hard to do that when you don't against terrorists and the oppressive govern­ between $12 million and $34 million. have a clear idea of who the enemy is. vital to our national security. Kerry's idea that cause medical costs to go up just by virtue of in the Wall Street Journal we would have a huge coalition of interna­ docton having to order extra medical tests to showed Kerry shaking hands with Daniel tional forces suffering casualties and paying practice "defensive medicine." Ortega, for the war if he were president is not valid. An article leader Sandinista of the revolutionaries Soviet-backed in Nicaragua, I have four troubling questions for interim 3. In addition, she owed personal income tax to the State of Michigan in the amount of need help to understand how the following $993.70 in could have happened? Certainly, she had to know these taxes were 1998 and $1,736.84 in 1997. 1. She stated in the Banner that as soon as not paid since she would have had to sign the she found out about the back taxes, she paid return. She cannot blame her staff for this. them and did not find out about the federal There are two separate liens, representing lien on her property until she attempted to three unpaid tax assessments, levied against refinance her home in 2002. Yet after contact­ her home, for her failure to pay her State of ing a retired IRS agent, 1 was told she should Michigan personal income tax. have received from three to 12 letters, possi­ A Lastly, on her application to receive this bly a phone call and a certified letter prior to appointment, she was required to indicate the lien being executed. whether she ever had a lien against her. Why 2. She also stated in the Battle Creek Enquirer that her staff personnel were respon­ shouldn't release the application and put this issue to rest? sible for failing to pay withholding taxes. Yet In view of this information, I don’t think after reading the IRS and Michigan Treasury the citizens of Barry County should elect Ms. documents, she failed to pay taxes on June 6, Fekkes as probate judge. 1996, paid three months later, then failed to Gordon Christensen. pay from December 1996 to September 1997, Delton which amounted to $17,147.40. This sum was Lies, trash talk spreading in campaign To the editor: one would make such a statement about Mr. What has local politics come to, with ail Shaw, one of tbe most respected judges in the the attempts to discredit a candidate by state, whom I have known for years since he spreading false information and outright lies? and his family moved to Hastings. ments that produce and harbor terrorists is As Bush has pointed out. awards like these Situations A visit to the Korean War Memorial in whom Kerry was an advocate for in 1985. It Battery Park where the Statue of Liberty can like this are causing some women to have to drive over 100 miles for health care. was discovered in 1993 that the Sandinistas be viewed through the memorial bears that Trial lawyers don't just sue doctors. They had a massive weapons cache, including sur­ out The plaque there and the war statistics sue hospitals, drag companies and manufac­ face to air missies, and were providing false engraved around the memorial show that turers of other products. This is the reason papers and passports to an international kid­ when the North Koreans and the communist why flu vaccine is not manuflactured in the napping ring that operated out of the tbe Chinese had beaten the South Koreans down United States. weapons bunker. Kerry was endorsed around into the southern tip of their country, it was As for prescription drags, one estimate is the time of the convention by Tomas Borge, mainly the United Stales that bore the burden. that about one half of the price difference one of the nine commandantes of tbe Sandista We saw at the Museum of Jewish Heritage between US. and Canadian drags is due to revolution. Two other Latin friends of Kerry's invited in New York how Hitler was able to decieve tbe liability coat of the US. tort system. Of some countries, who even helped him in his course, the increased prices increase the cost to the convention in Boston were former relocation program for Jews. the of health insurance. Peruvian President Alan Garcia, who left his Appeasement of tyrants and lack of discern­ John Edwards has raised $46 million in country in 1990. largely due to his adminis­ ment by leaders results in tragic conse­ campaign funds since 1998. with 45% of it tration’s involvement in bribes and embezzle­ quences. When people's freedom is on the coming from lawyers. You can be sure no ment in the Bank of Commerce and Credit line, Americans are willing to sacrifice to serious tort reform will be passed untk. a scandal and Cristina Femandaz. wife of fight for it, both for ourselves and other coun­ Argentine President Nestor Kirchner. The tries, where Europeans seem to want the Kerry-euwarus aanumsxrauon. Lmdy. there are leveral moral hans that Kirchner government is notoriously left wing, results without the sacrifice. We need a strong need to be addreued. When John Edward, anti-American and has refused to condemn and consistent leader to be our commander in talks a> a lawyer in tbe courtroom, be doea not Cuba’s record at the U.N. Human Rights chief. George Bush has proved himself. have to tell tbe troth, aa be ia not under oaeb. Commission. Fidel Castro recently invited A second issue is economics. The Wall He carried that practice into the public square when speaking about embryonic aeon cell Mrs. Kirchner to visit the island. The article Street Journal said Kerry's math may not add concluded. "Revisiting Kerry's views toward up. This was confirmed Wednesday, Oct 13, when of 368 of the nation's leading econo­ rrsrarrh. the Sandinistas tells Americans something about his judgment in the past. Taking note of mists from 44 states signed a statement of aucceaaful use of adult teem celk, bat his current ‘friends’ in Latin America yields denouncing John Kerry's economic propos­ almoat no reporta of aucceaaful are of mby- There have been dorena of research reporta something about the Senator's capacity for als. There were six Nobel Laureates among onic good judgement today. People can change, the the signers. They stated Kerry’s economic Preaident and Mn. Baah have been saying. but apparently Kerry hasn’t" policies, if implemented, would lead to a big­ On abortion. Kerry says he believes life of Ronald Reagan’s statement that the USSR appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. I Kerry has chosen to put one such lawyer on the ticket with him. John Edwards. On his I feel Bush's policy of getting at the root I like President Bush’s bold statement of paid in August 1998. are that the United States came so they no next four years. A Kerry TV ads showed him countries in the "axis of evil." It reminds me To the editor, get away with malpractice. But doctors who We were vacationing in New York City during the Democratic convention, and read ger, more intrusive, government and a lower standard of living for the American people. As for Bush's policies: Professor Rebe stem cell,. Science aappona arhat begins at conception, but doesn’t feel it should be protected. He even voted against a the partial birth abortion ban and Connor and was an "evil empire." We saw the result of Thacker, associate professor. College of Lacy's law! Tbe Tides Foundation, which Ronald Reagan's firm resolve and are begin­ Business, Ohio University, said. "President Mrs. Heinz-Kerry contributes large amounts ning to see freedom for formerly oppressed Bush's tax cuts fueled consumer spending of her fortune to, has a mne-page extremely people because of President Bush's boldness that, in turn, fueled the growth in our econo­ pro-abortion agenda on their website. Listed and resolve. We have also seen Libya volun­ my. Yet Kerry demonstrates an ignorance of as organizations which they pan on their tarily give up dangerous weapons when they basic economics and exhibits tbe worst kind donor's money io are NARAL. Planned saw the decisive action. of arrogance by presuming that the govern­ Parenthood, and other liberal organizations 3, ment has more of a right to the hard-earned such as tbe ACLU snd gay/lesbian rights "Finding the Real John Kerry Isn’t Easy," money of its citizens than do tbe citizens A Wall Street Journal article Aug. said Kerry agrees with much of Bush’s^ for­ themselves. Tax cuts at any income level ben­ groups. I feel President Bosh and Mrs. Bash are on eign policy, but looking back on his positions efit individuals and society as a whole." the right aide of there moral issues and the for the past 35 yean ^iaas ’doubts about howk much dcdicatK^j^ syould bring to fighting been replaced by a machine. Bush plans to I conclude that our country drape rarely liberal offer help with retraining for a job that does needs George Bush as our leader for four democracy with the rigid social strictures of radical Islam or some other tyranny. His exist today. He doesn’t see the goverment more yean. To quote James Buchanan, Ph D. confiscating citizens* money and redristribut- a Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Professor record is not one of consisitancy." ing it as a solution. Emeritus of Economics and Philosophy. "1 the fanatics struggling to, replace When a person loses his job because be has Kerry, are definitely on the liberal side. Tbe article also pointed out that after A third issue is health care. Again. 1 see Kerry's brief service in Vietnam, he set about Bush's solution of dealing with the main root victory for Kerry would be taken aa a victory to undermine the containment of communism cause of high health care costs, the need for for the terroriats, by both the terrorists and the by campaigning against the war. "He thus tort reform, as precisely the right prescription. rest of the world. Economic issues pale in played a role in the homefront breakdown that Kerry brushed this off as a minor issue. Bush comparison to this overriding feet." support George Bush for a ample reason. A was a major factor in bringing about the U.S. was right when he stated malpractice claims Ruth Am Smart, defeat." Will his attitude of "wrong war, have become like a lottery. Most of the claims Lake Odessa wrong time, wrong place" do the same for the involve bad outcomes, not malpractice by the containment of terrorism? doctor. As a nurse, I am not for letting doctors We should respect Stealing campaign signs more than legal I say this because I was approached by the I am offended that this person would stoop spouse of a local attorney campaigning for that low to try and discredit Fekkes and Shaw. William Doherty, who asked me who I was Is it that important to a person running for voting for in the judge's race, and I said I had­ public office to have these kinds of lies and To the editor: This is just s brief note of dismay to repost whomever removed the signs from my yard, n't decided yet The spouse then said, "Let me untruths spread throughout the community? 1, too, am not one to write letters to news­ that two signs promoting the election of be forewarned. Pm going to replace the signa each other’s choice is losing. 1 hope their fears are correct But to Th the editor: tell you about Judge Fekkes. She isn't capable If William Doherty claims these people do papers, but I feel it is time the people of Barry Keny/Edwards have been taken from my and will continue to do ro every time they are of making sound decisions on cases coming not represent him, then it's time he steps up to County are reminded we are all Americans. front lawn. removed. before her. She failed to pay her taxes." the plate and says so. It's time to stop the trash We live in the United States, the land of free­ dom and free choice’ I understand that Americans become very Bush/Cheney signs from your yards because I I wouldn't remove the However, the part that really upset me was talk about candidates running for public involved in the promotion of their chosen am a true American who trusts in the power of his comment that retired Probate Judge office. If you can't stand on your own merits, We have the “right" to vote for whomever candidates for office during s presidential the vote and wouldnlt dream of denying your Richard Shaw had blackmailed tbe governor then the community as a whole doesn't need we choose, be it John Kerry or George Bush, campaign snd proselytize their candidacy rights to express your political preferences. into appointing Stephanie Fekkes as his you in an elected position. and if our neighbor doesn't agree with our every dunce they get. Each of us may be One more dung: Don't let me catch you Daniel McIntyre, choice, it doesn't give him or her the right to tempted to remove advertisements for the trespassing on my property to steal my signs. Delton call us names or use slanderous and offensive opposing candidates, but do not succumb to The right to own property is still protected in remarks about us. the temptation because we believe in the this country and you have no right to remove, replacement I find this disgusting and appalling that any Vote ‘no’ on farmland preservation To the editor: dential development on existing farmland. One recent Banner letter writer, for exam­ ple, said "Kerry followers are like sheep." This just show ignorance and lack of respect. We believe the candidates' qualifications Look around and listen to conversations and the election will determine the winners, away. I mist that the best qualified candidate here in Bany County. It is disheartening to and therefore, control the desire to remove the will win if every registered voter votes. For hear about or see the way some of us are opposition!, promotions. We expect politi­ the nation’s sake. I hope this becomes the treating our neighbors, fellow Americans, cians to do dirty tricks, but we doolt expect most heavily voted election in our history. If our fellow citizens to practice the art. But per­ we truly value our democracy, we will vote to haps we should. support it or lose it. However, passage of this proposal would al on the Nov. 2 election ballot to raise prop­ result in heavy-handed government control erty taxes by one-half mill (3) to "preserve" over the use and development of local farm Barry County farmland. properties forever. just because their choice for president differs. to with impunity, anything of mine from my property. Finally, election day is only two weeks Voters are being asked to vote on a propos­ intended rights of the opposition to promote their can­ didates. address First, the premise of this concern seems Hastings in the past was voted one of the alleged concerns that Barry County may lose questionable at best I travel through virtually 100 Best Small Towns in America in which to Perhaps the removal of the signs is an indi­ Roselle Havens. much of its rural ambiance resulting from the entire county on my way to and from live. But what kind of example are we setting cation that the opposition fears its candidate Hastings over-exuberant industrial, retail and/or resi- work daily. I've been doing so for years and for the younger generation by this behavior have noticed virtually no urban sprawl or new during this upcoming presidential race? This proposal is Keep the experience in State Legislature To the editor. This is not an appropriate time to chinge our representation in Lansing. Gary Newell has performed tn an outstanding fashion in the short four years he has been there. He chairs the Public Health Committee, which has the largest share ($10 billion) of the budget. He sought this position because he knew it is has the greatest need for future action to help the citizens of the state and Barry County. He recently announced that Barry County will benefit by receiving $75,000 for Green Gables Haven and $250,000 for the new Public Health Clinic for the uninsured. It just doesn't make sense to replace a sea­ soned veteran of state government, with two years to go, with a novice when the stakes are so high for the state and for Bany County. Don Drummond. Freeport economic development that might raise con­ As cern. There are no expressways that touch our choose." county. We're not the most convenient place to get to from around the state. Heck, we don't Dar Leaf said. “The people will In the meantime, let us all try and treat our neighbors and their choices with respect. even have a Meijer anywhere in this entire Christine Medino, county. Secondly, the threat such a proposal raises Hastings Keep your friends and American." Transportation Department (M-DOT) of suddenly announces plans to build a major expressway running through the heart of Barry County, at that stage we may wish to reconsider this pro­ posal. But given no imminent threat of exten­ sive and unwelcome economic development appears on our horizon, our rural surround­ ings are not at risk. I would strongly encourage you to vote no on this proposal. . to Face “Are we running out of food?" “Another government support system?" Yonkers asks. “Is there a need to preserve it (farmland)?" Michigan David A. Messelink. Long Lake, Cloverdale relatives INFORMED! Send them Farmland preservation isn't just a monetary item ifs a hearfeh issue. Issue Voters" article. government the property rights our fotefa- the This letter is in response to Dave Yonker "Farmland Preservation and disturbing. I believe surrendering to the If will be taken right from under their noses. To the editor: and his remarks within the against personal property rights is significant thers fought and died for is downright "un­ We must protect our precious land Barry County's hills where livestock used to graze, valleys, woods and wetlands, are being bulldozed and plundered. Grand Rapids and suburbs are almost to our door stop. Right on, Dennis Pennington! This is an Yes. indeed there is! Our farmland is being investment in our children's future and beau­ gobbled up by corporate greed. Our small tiful Barry County. I'm planning on a “yes" fanners are becoming extinct and going belly vote for farmland preservation and all who up to factory farms, and the animals are treat­ have that heartfelt feeling for our beautiful ed as food machines. Oh, and what about the countryside and future generations. subdivisions cluttering up what was once prime animal habitat? I urge you to get to the polls and vote in favor of this millage, too. You’re darn right, Mr. Yonker. The future Kay Doyle, generation will lose their freedom to choose Bellevue because the precious resources of our county �The Hastings Benner - Thursday, October 21. 2004 - Page 7 There are reasons to get off preservation band wagon To the editor. county. Each township has 16 sections at 600 sportsmen shouid vote yes for higher taxes. I This is my second letter to the editor about acres each. At the rate of 500 acres lost per am a sportsman, land owner and MUCC the “Farmland Welfare Millage." In the first day. one whole township would be gone in 16 member who will be voting “no." letter I tried to inform readers of all the pro­ days, all of Barry County in 256 days, less grams and money that the U.S. Department of than one year. Do you think the USDA inflates these lost acres a little bit? Agriculture already receives. Remember a few years ago when tbe Farm Bureau threatened to sue the DNR over the size of the deer herd? The DNR buckled to letter This brings us to yet another program. the pressure of the Farm Bureau and turned against a great program. For those who like Conservation Reserve, a program where the deer hunting into a state-wide slaughter! negative opinions, continue reading. If you federal government pays farmers not to grow What happened to the ring necked pheasant? don’t, stop now. crops. Right now there are 40 million acres in Did they disappear with the fence rows and As 1 said before, there are many programs the U.S. in this program. 380.000 in Michigan fall spraying and chisel plowing. Not all fanners are entitled to. In the Au*. 10 edition alone. This is a 10-year program. Farmers farmers are wildlife friendly. of the Reminder, there was an article about receive a per acre dollar amount. I was told mine was a negative Sheep following Bush, not Kerry A yes vote for this millage also is a contri­ the benefits of P.A. 116, a property tax credit An example: Fanner Bob puts 80 acres in bution to the political power Farm Bureau. To tbe editor: ees* pension funds to shore up tbe national system based on personal income and the at $60 per acre and receives $4,800 per year With all the anti-union Republicans in this What a joke! "Kerry followers like sheep," account, thus delaying Congress having to property tax rate. This program has been in for ten years or $48,000. That’s a lot of county, you would think this welfare millage read one headline in last week’s fetters in the raise the legal debt ceiling until after the elec­ effect since 1974. There were 380 contracts in money to make for doing nothing. As expen­ would fail miserably. I’ve read lots of editori­ Banner. And another. "Researching facts will tion als and letters to the editor in the Banner show Bush as choice for president." criminal abuse of other people’s pensions. Barry County alone in the year 2003. Thai’s sive as this program is. at the end of tea years I call it "Enron Bookeeping." Its also about responsible government spending. This Sheep you say? These letters sound like farmed or used, as the owner wants to use it. millage over 10 years will cost local taxpay­ they were written by the same ditto heads that driving under the influence arrest and Dick Restorations/ It does not designate the land for one use for­ ers $7.5 million. This money will go to 20 to blindly follow their conservative icon and Chaney’s three. J still wonder why Right to Preservation, which sounds like a great pro­ ever. It’s great for wildlife and it does not 30 people in the whole county.Is that respon­ self-professed paragon of virtue, the drug­ Life supports Bush. With Republicans in con­ gram that would include anyone with wet­ raise our local property taxes. sible government spending? using. oxy-contin addict. Rush Limbaugh. trol of the presidency. Congress, and the thousands of dollars in savings in just this one the land may be rolled back into tbe CRP. program. Another Wetlands is Just like MADD overlooking Bush's one lands to preserve. It’s not. It only goes to Now let’s get into the political and eco­ I received a fetter from the USDA Oct 9, Like sheep, it amazes me how many farmers with tillable soil who want to turn it nomic side. We all pay taxes for services. 2003. wanting me to fife an acreage report on Americans can turn a blind eye to the deadly Republicans control it all! Why in five years back to wetlands. Many people would agree we pay too much. my farm so I could receive my government failures of the Bush Administration. Like has Bush not said unequivocally that he is against all abortions? Supreme Court, why are there still abortions? A friend of mine in another county just In the Sept. 16 edition of the Banner, Jennifer payments. Yet I have no crops planted. Is this sheep, his foliowe,-s receive $650,000 of taxpayer money to turn Mitchell of Middleville agreed we are taxed the agency you want in charge of this pro­ outsourced jobs, increased medical and pre­ their tillable acreage back to wetlands, the loo much, but will vote yes anyway. She tried gram? Tbe USDA is pan of the government. scription costs, lies about the Iraq war, tax lines Bush has allowed for research represent way it was before. to use scare tactics by stating that property They will find a way to screw it up! cuts for the rich, rise in poverty, massive human life or they don’t He can’t have it both ignore tbe real facts of k And please tell me, either the stem cell budget deficits, loss of personal rights, dou­ ways, nor can Right to Life. Right to Life has A third is the Crop Disaster Program. The taxes rise when a development is built next to My advice to the people who want land pre­ AG Assisttmce Act of 2003 authorized $2 bil­ them. Since Proposal A passed in 1994, her served is to buy it yourself and spare the tax­ bling of fuel prices, closure of schools and also turned its back on the record number of lion in aid for losses due to damaging weath­ property taxes are paid on the taxable value of payers millions of dollars. A yes vote for this teacher firings, lost pensions and IRAs, cuts federal prisoners killed under Bush's control, er or related conditions. Each producer is lim­ the property, not her assessed value. The millage is a vote for more government pork, in active service and veterans' benefits, the 1,102 Americans and 15,000 Iraqis killed ited to $80,000. assessed value can rise any amount the stale more land use restrictions, and more people record personal and business bankruptcy fil­ because of his war of choice, and the millions dependent on government money? ings, trade of additional abortions be caused by denying deficit, shortage of flu vaccine, and feeling family planning funds to poor nations like less secure in our own homeland. those in Africa. A fourth program, introducing in the 2002 wants to raise it, but taxable value is capped Farm Bill, is the Direct and Counter Cyclical to the annual rate of inflation or 2.5 percent, Program, a safety net. Payments are made whichever is lowest. when a commodity price is less than the set price in the 2002 Farm Bill. I will be voting no on a tax that provides me no services in return. We have a constitution corporate corruption, record The fastest way to raise property taxes is to in this country. I am exercising one of my This is the record Bush says he is proud of. I believe Republican politicians do not vote yes on welfare millage like this. Mitchell many rights by offering my opinion. I also Remarkably, despite all these crises. Bush want to end abortions for fear of losing their This is just a small sampling of government also sad not everyone is trying to make a believe this millage takes away the next gen­ has still managed to spend nearly 40% of his assistance programs that already cost taxpay­ quick buck by selling and dividing property. eration’s opportunity for “life, liberty and time on vacation. He has logged more days of issue could they use to divide America? They vacation than any other president in U.S. his­ otherwise have only a record of failures to defend. right-wing base. Think about it! What other But what do we call this millage? Is this not a pursuit of happiness." I will be voting no so my nieces, nephews and daughter will have tory. It was no surprise that terrorists attacked land. I’ve heard rumors that Michigan loses way to make a huge amount of money? All you have to do for this is fill out some paper­ the same choices I and my generation have us on his month long vacation just eight Here's more food for thought Those who 5,000 acres of farmland a day. Let's use 500 work. now. months into his presidency. Had be taken the still think for themselves should ask why nine ers billions of dollars. Now. let’s talk about the disappearing farm­ acres for this example. Michigan is made up George Cullers of Baltimore Township said David Yonker, time to read his Presidential Daily Briefing major newspapers that endorsed Bush in 2000 of 83 counties and roughly 16 townships per in the Sept. 16 edition of the Banner that ail Carlton Township tilled "Bin Laden to Attack the United States* now support Kerry. Better still, why has or just hung out at the White House like we Bush's hometown paper, the Crawford Lone Beware of ‘skull and bones’ influence in candidates To the editor: As the presidential elections draw near I feel compelled to express my opinion. Nations has over Kerry. Tbe United Nations not entirely happy with Bush. Well bush is a wants and tried to get a treaty with the United “skull and boner” loo. It is the first time in our States giving them control of our guns and history that two skull and boners are running While I am not totally happy with George our Second Amendment rights. Bush said against each other for the presidency. Tbe Bush. I am very worried about John absolutely not and stopped them cold. I am skull and bones society wins either way. It not sure that Kerry would do the same. appears to me, however, Liat Kerry follows W. Kerry. While my vote would be for Bush, it If that treaty were signed and passed by a would be much more against Kerry. I am afraid of Kerry for many reasons. I liberal Congress, it would immediately the skull and bones doctrine much closer than Bush. think John Kerry flip flops is because he pays become federal law. Would you want to be If the American people were fully aware of close attention to what the American people under the control of an organization like tbe the agenda of the skull and bones society and United Nations? We would then be a democ­ certain other organizations it works with, they On the other hand. I feel Bush speaks from racy under the control of an organization pre­ his heart even it is may cost him votes. I will dominately run by a bunch of countries which would then understand-why K,crry wants their guns. I am not ad ofwd of what Kerry tells lake an honest man over a slick talker every are dictatorships. me. I am afraid of what he doesn’t tell me. want to hear. time. Kerry’s goal has always been to become the president. When he was at Yale back in the ‘60s they gave him a nickname. They called him John “F." Kerry because they were aware they too think he should spend less time in The tax and spend conservatives led by Bush have squandered a two trillion dollar asking "who would .the terrorists vote for?" If dollar deficit. Since being in office, he has not the terrorists follow the standard military vetoed one spending bill, despite most of strategy of "divide and conquer", they would them being "porked up" with political favors unanimously for the GOP leaders' districts. George Bush! Baaaaaaahhh! In an effort to mask their fiscal irresponsi­ Joseph Lukasiewicz, bility, Bush is "borrowing" federal employ­ Hastings Judge was campaigning on the job To Ibe editor: Doherty. I got my confirmation on thai bias One would think if you were fortunate yesterday. Who do you think was out "hold­ ing Fekkes* hand" yesterday while she cam­ paigned during court hours? Dave McIntyre! Aren’t we supposed to know about the people much so that they efevated you to a judgeship I thought the media is supposed to remain we are voting for. Secret organizations with by anointment and would do anything to keep unbiased during a campaign. WBCH ought to secret agenda’s have no place in a democratic you in that position, that you would be partic­ prohibit McIntyre from doing any further sto­ society. ularly cautious during a campaign to be at ries on the local campaign, because be has work during court hours. such an obvious bias. He also has Fekkes want to hunt squirrels with paper wads, vote for Kerry. In watching a debate on television I was dential candidate, just against one. One is in an organization that no patriotic American Why did Kerry throw away his medals from would belong to, that no good Christian Viet Nam when he came home? Was it a flip would belong to. I don’t care what religion flop in response to the anti-war sentiment he you are, everyone knows what a hypocrite is. But 1 guess I was wrong. Yesterday, Oct 19, I saw something that really "takes the worse than the other. I care about the economy and prescription drugs and all chat. but not at any cost. 1 desperately care about our soldiers in Iraq, I am told Kerry belongs to the skull and bones him become president some day? society, which has an agenda all its own. They If a presidential candidate swears to tell the Barb Jones, Hastings paigning door-to-door during court hours!! her brochures!! She was out on West Colfax when I saw her. I am afraid of Kerry’s association with are supposed to be secret organization, very truth, that the Americans will know the truth powerful and a stepping stone for other by him, but yet conceals critical information da all his own. Soros has funded Kerry. Soros organizations, just as b^d or probably worse. from them, then he is a lie. wants your guns. Kerry has the most radical They promote each ocher in business and pol­ Michael Lyons. ing court hours. I don’t know about you, but I anti-gun voting record there is. He makes Ted itics, something like inside trading but far Hastings don't want to pay Fekkes $66.83 per hour to Kennedy look like a cowboy. worse. At the beginning of this article I said I was So we taxpayers are paying her about $139.000 per year to be out campaigning dur­ campaign. Now hold on, because the hypocrisy gets The surveyor’s position in Barry County Politics have taken a nasty turn right here in should be eliminated. Brian Reynolds, anoth­ Barry County. If you stop and think, it can be er opportunist, has bled the county and also, a corrected so easy. Elect William Doherty, little investigating into his job could help in a Harvard Crimson detailing how John Kerry probate judge. I support him, even if be has lot of areas. Lawyers can’t even figure out tried and failed to get a deferment. This world worked for an ambulance chaser at one time. some of this foolishness. We have enough of would be better if he had been given a defer­ Doherty’s elect*' jo would get Judge Stephanie these people with multiple retirements. One ment. He has Fekkes one of the anointed, out of our system. out my way has at least four retirement Sheriff Steve DeBoer has finally been voted checks coming every month, his wife, at least out! two more. Guess who’s paying? Telegraph found his an picture old clipping in Vietnam’s from War Museum. For his crimes against the U.S., be The small tax well each pay to save scenic compared to what well have to pay for mon claiming they are biased against Fekkes and toads, mon schools and a far bigger infra­ in favor of Doherty. structure, as developers start filling up the WBCH's "newsman" is Dave McIntyre, who has reported some stories lately very much slanted toward Fekkes and against Kerry, farmland Fekkes is right deserve support choice for judge Oct. 4. V.F.W. magazine. “Full accounting of In 1996, if Sixberry hadn't run for sheriff, now. The spread in Europe just doesn't hap­ missing in action M.l.A.’s in Vietnam." The DeBoer wouldn’t have been elected. Once a pen. People are so money hungry, so they My letter is prompted by two others that damage was done when he destroyed files, spoiler, always a spoiler. divide and sell land, divide and sell again, it appeared in the Oct. 14 edition of the Banner. really doesn’t take brains to do that. Greed First. I plan to vote for the half-mill tax for To the editor: preserving farmland and open spaces. My I think I should start my hog factory, from lb the editor: 1 have known Judge Stephanie Fekkes since her drrival in Hastings in 1991. I have also had the pleasure of working reasons? The animals need places to live and with her in the Republican Party since that open lands in Barry County need to be pre­ time Having been involved in the reading pro­ God hc!p this country if he is elected. Kerry Shane McNeili. What a sad person to have says with four more years of Bush, there will our tax money paid to. He’s nothing but a be a military draft. If Kerry is elected, no one publicity hound. TV, radio, newspapers, run­ Tbe City Council has been asked by the served before they’re all bought up by money will re-enlist. His spokesman. Max Clellandy. ning his charges against someone that can’t Library Board for $6,623 to mail letters to hungry real estate developers and turned into condos. birth to slaughter. We can't stop progress, but here we have a chance to control it Alice Jones. If our politicians are so damn smart and doomed. lovely fields around us. Baltimore Township clever they would have our land saved by shows, high and mighty. farmland preservation. agricultural land will be a drop in the bucket Jason Sixberry deserves to be defeated. His attorney against Gordon Purchase of Development Rights program for husband, Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, rise has been all due to DeBoer’s favoritism. It’s too bad we don’t have someone to run ...And to ill your readers: Please vote “yes” to help pass the bill has taken a lot of hits lately from Fekkes' ex­ should have been tried for treason, hung, and for prosecuting lb the editor: radio station and one newspaper. The Banner his body given to the museum. Kerry said in etc., between 1991 and 1993. MIA’s were Preservation good outweighs negative authorizing funding for the Barty County even better. Here in Hastings, we have one ful citizen just like any true war wounded. will make a great book some day. saw our interim appointed judge out cam­ George Soros, & billionaire who has an agen­ Politics this year exceptionally ugly signs in his yard! Tbe politics in this town cake.” During court hours, before 5 p.m., I She was in jeans and had her hand filled with but I don’t want them to die for a lie. encountered? In other words, would it help 14. The London Daily great divider, Judges James Fisher and Richard Shaw so case be would tell you about his membership Matteson’s letter Oct for the are, then why are things kept secret from us? Kerry in his soldier’s uniform in Viet Nam. It This is a little more to add to Scott vote Kerry" signs. Wnat a farce! Sportsmen, if you So in this case I could not vote for a presi­ To the editor: One of the fetters last week concluded by budget surplus, turning it into a three trillion enough to be the "special friend* of both truth to the American people. If that were the 1 am afraid of the influence the United Crawford and more time in Washington If we are a democracy like they tell us we Most of us have seen the film strip of John looks suspiciously like a promotional strip. Star Iconoclast, endorsed Kerry? My guess is been averted. Most of us have seen the “Sportsmen for told that above all else Kerry would tell the of his presidential ambitions. pay him to do, the 9/11 attack might have gram, 1 also had tbe opportunity to watch as runs his mouth for his buddy, Kerry. He has be accuser, 13,000 newspaper editors in the United States three of his limbs gone and purple heart, for McNeil, go on TV, radio and tell how he asking for money. Just what happened to their Second. I will vote for John Kerry for pres­ just fooling around with hand grenade. That made the big mistake or is it just a disease? secret donor? If city council has that much ident because while be may be a flake, at Her public service to this community can will get you in a lot of trouble. The govern­ It’s money to play with there should be a tax cut. least he tries to keep focused on issues such be best described as "giving of herself for the ment spent a lot of money to make him a use­ whether right or wrong. Our schools push “the just happy to play." as jobs, according to labor organizations. We betterment of ocher*." backed. Now prosecuting shouldn't the attorney’s vengeance, don’t care about winning. Teachers and Bob Perino good choice in Orangeville coaches are just one little happy family. It’s she worked for many years with young peo­ ple. to keep them out of trouble. Given her many accomplishments with the have lost two million jobs. According to our would-be king. George Trial Court, youthful offenders. Green happy days with the kids paying to play and W, Bush, he has created several hundred Gables, my conclusion is Fekkes should be the faculty taking home the loot. thousand jobs. Where? Mexico, China, India? returned to the bench Nov. 2 . She has the val­ To Ihe editor: challenge of the GLPA with enthusiasm. He Gun Lake and Orangeville residents need has constantly attended Orangeville monthly has Medicare, which I do qualify for, has just to know that one member of the Gun Lake meetings, offering input and asking the tough drummed into the system from top to bottom given us a 17 percent hit to pay for some­ Protective Association Board of Directors. questions. He has sat on tax review boards and apparently the school district is happy thing, we aren’t sure what. How would the William Doherty makes statements as to Bob Perino, is running for the elected position and attends meetings regularly, to forward the with being the doormat for others to run over. people still working feel if they were charged what he is going to do if elected, Fekkes has interests of our community. Last week they had minus yards in a football without their consent or knowledge. 17 per­ not waited to be on the bench to make a dif­ game. You can't plan that, which is hard to do cent more in income tax? of trustee on the Orangeville Township Board. Having Bob on the Orangeville Board Perino has been one of the most ardent would be a huge asset to the township and the fighters for our community, our membership, citizens of Orangeville. The GLPA Board and our lake since moving to Orangeville enthusiastically endorses Bob Perino over ten years ago. I have worked with Bob since his joining the GLPA Board in 2001 and can attest to his commitment, fairness.and integrity. He has boldly confronted every task and That’s what the administration even accidently. Send it to Ripley’s. ues. commitment, fairness and work ethic this community needs. ference. Now that she is on the bench, she is 1 don’t really know if Kerry is any better continuing that effort in making the court We need an overhaul from top to bottom. than Bush, but he certainly can’t be any more effective and addressing the needs of for There are a few happy mothers who think worse. To the man from Bellevue, my PBED was those that come before her. "trustee" of Orangeville Township, and rec­ their kids will gel a full paid ride to college on ommend that you vote for Perino. inferior play. It isn’t going to happen in this 8-22-1956 and with a few breaks in service, a lifelong Republican who is the right choice world! my retirement date was 4-29-1998. for all of us. Jim Riehl. President, GLPA Please join me in voting Nov. 2 for Fekkes. Donald W. Johnson Steve Toman. 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For many years she was employed with the Hastings Area Schools Food Service, retiring from that position in Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 930 im.; Sunday School IIO a.m_; Sunday Evening Service 6.-00 p.nt; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Rxhard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThun. 9am to 1pm. Sun. p.m. Morning 9:30am Sunday School; IO:45am Morning Worship; Sun. t>-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tues.. 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Wonhip Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m ; Sunday School. 9:30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center Sl (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. Tbe Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 ajr. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. I MX) a.m. Morning Worship Service: 6.00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robed Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 im; Worship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-l I a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti liarpole Sunday morning worship service 945 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ's Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapeiume.org. WOODGROT BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt Rev David T. Hustwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 915 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11.-00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.churchseek/nct/churcMi ndrrwmatV or email us at rtrevbustwicktiryahoo.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all agea; 10:45 *.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 pjn. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pun.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. NashnUe. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Mornu.g Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprit filled church Meetn>X at tbe Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 tenth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 4073. Sol Praise A Wonbp 10 30 aun.. 600 p m.. Wed 6 30 p m Jews Club for boys A girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rote MacDonald. An oasis of God s love. “Where Everyone is Socrone Special" For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1106 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 9<<-2938. MUrtcr David Rif. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class lOfl) a.m ; Wonhip 11OO a_m.. 600 p.m. WcAmnday: Bible Clast 700 p.m.. CImms for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Warship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Mcrwr F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. PLAINWELL - Cynthia I.. Hall-Marshall, MIDDLEVILLE - Thelma M. Carl, age 94. age 45. died at her home on October 7. 2004. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord and She was bom September 16, 1959 in Plainwell to Donald Ray Hall Sr. and Harriet most recently lived in Plainwell. 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sumdny Mm 3 JO pjn. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Cauft—innr. 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prajer 30 minutes before Mass. at Ruth was an avid reader of American Westerns and relished making crocheted and knitted items. In the late 1980 s and early 1990’s she frequently could be found assist­ 1910 in Holland, the daughter of Fred B. and ing her son in his remodeling business, espe­ Melvina P. (Morton) Carl. cially on roofing jobs, where those passing Cindy loved to cook, go shopping and most She was raised in Middleville, and attend­ by would see her adeptly navigating slanted of all she loved to spend time with her dear ed Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating shingled roofs. When not helping her son, father. in 1928. Ruth could be found treasure hunting at area She was employed by Michigan Bell and Her family includes her father and step­ mother. Ray and Donna Hall of Plainwell; Don Hall Jr.. Kris and Jenni Hall, all of and stepbrother. Eric Reed of Plainwell. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother. Michael and daughter. Jamie. Donations may be made to the family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She is survived by her two nephews. grandson; three great grandchildren, three Calvin F. (Jacqueline) Carl of Wyoming and step grandchildren; sisters. Thelma Burd of Robert D. Carl of Albion, many nieces and Hastings. Eva Wilson of Hastings. Marjorie nephews and a host of friends, and special Ackley of Athens; brothers. Donald Cox of friends. Howard and Delores Eichenhauer of Texas and William Cox of Florida; many nieces and nephews; special friend and care­ She was preceded in death by her parents. Fred and Melvina Cart, two brothers. Clayton and Lester Carl, and a sister. Olive Smith. Funeral services were held Wednesday. October 20, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Preceding her in death were her husband. Lawrence on April Lawrence Cox. Visitation will be Thursday. October 21.10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. 11a.m. Thursday. October 21, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home may be made to Barry Community Hospice with Pastor Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements made were by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings* Love. Inc. Arrangements are being made by Wren 930 am. FuncralHome of Hastings (www. wrcn-funer- GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP Helen E. Warner M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am.-noon. al-home.com). COLORADO SPRINGS. CO - Helen E Warner, agc.8^ bom April 4,1915 in Beaver Creek Twp. (near Grayling), passed away HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH October 11 in Colorado Springs. Co. Helen's parents were William and Helen Milliken. She was married to F.E (Curly) Warner in 1934. Curly passed away in 1982. She is survived by her son. Keith (Judy) WOODLAND - Clayton C. Swift, age 72. of Woodland, died Saturday. October 16, 2004 at his Florida residence in Sebring, Florida. Warner of Lake Odessa; daughter. Kay Leslie Colorado Springs. CO. six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She lived near Lake Odessa until 1975 and Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. October 23. 2004 at Hastings First Baptist Church. lived in Fl Myers. FL from 1975 until 2003 when she moved to Colorado Springs to live with Kay for the last years. Visitation Friday. October 22. 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Funeral services were held at Sorenson Funeral Home. Grayling on October 16, 2004. the Hastings First Baptist Church. DELTON - Mrs. Reva A. Orbeck. of Delton, passed away October 14. 2004. Save Hundreds of Dollars with Our ■ ADVANCE-PLANNING i , < Reva was bom November 19, 1918 in Hope Township, the daughter of Hany F. and Eda Anna (Hartman) Leinaar. She was a 1936 graduate of W.K. Kellogg School. On June 30. 1939 she married Cornelius “Case” Orbeck and he preceded her in death on March 3. 1987. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Oct 21 100 p.m. Blood Drive; 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 709 p.m. Adventurers; 7.00 p.m. Choir. Saturday. Oct. 23- IODO Catechism for Grades 7­ 8-9; 400 p.m. Family Hayride; 500 p.m. Holy Communion; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct 24 - 800 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School; 600-800 p.m. High School Youth Group. Tuesday. Oct. 26-100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 700 p.m. Evangelism Outreach Team. Wednesday. Oct. 27 - 10.00 am Word watchers. Reva was a retiree of Felpausch Grocery stores, with over 20 years of sen ice. A member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, she taught Sunday School and was a member of the United Methodist Women. When her sons were younger she was a cub scout leader and very active in her son’s school and athletic activities. She was also a member of the Delton Lunch Bunch and the Garden Club. Reva was very active in the Prudence Noble Chapter of the Eastern Stars #366 in Hickory Comers. She was a life member. Worthy Matron HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH three times, and held many of the positions numerous times in her 50 years of member­ 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945 9574 Fax (269) 945-1961 Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 am.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE' Under tbe Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. 1100 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ship and she was also a member of the Grand Committee of the Eastern Stars. Reva will also be remembered for her smile, her low of wildlife, especially the birds, her peanut brittle and her baked beans, but most of all her family. She is survived by sons. Ronald (Yvonne) Orbeck of Battle Gary (Sharon) Creek. Orbeck of New Hampshire. Daryl (Debra) Orbeck of Wyoming, and David (Wendy) Orbeck of Hastings, nine grandchildren. 14 great RIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11:20 am. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care is provided fix both services. Oct. 21 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Stady; Oct. 22 • 6.-W Meader’s Dtatscr. Oct 24 Stewardship Sunday Brunch Between Services; Oct. 27 - 6:15 am. Men's Bible Study. 1983; infant son. 12. Chris; infant grandson. Sean, and a brother. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Care. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at giver. Margaret Huey. Services will be held Middleville. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Kidder of Grand Rapids and Tony (Suzanne) Kidder of Hastings; two grandsons; one step­ Middleville. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH yard sales. Mrs. Kidder is survived by her sons, Larry retired after 42 years of service. siblings. Stephen Hall and fiance Mandy. 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schipp-rsDeMumer Sunday Worahip 9.15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am. 301 E Suu Rd (Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuncry available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ. 11 am. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr old*. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School fix all ages 10:00 am. Adult elec­ tives September through November are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life & Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetLois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 am. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing' n Share & Foundation Class. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th grades. Diving Deep. Children Zyrs. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends.Ttanday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9.30-11D0 am. August 1981. Thelma M. Carl was bom September 7, Plainwell- Lori and Jon Straubc of Hastings; MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 17. 2004 Carveth Village. Drewyor. For several years she lived in Hastings and Sunday, October Savior on grandchildren and a sister, Joyce (Marvin) Harrington of Delton and several nieces and nephews. Reva was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers Forrest and Edward 1. Enables you to "Celebrate Your Life. Your Way" 2. Provides you with all the options and service* available. 3. Eliminate* emotional ovenpending a* all your plans are known. 4. Guarantee* that you will never base to pay more than today's price*. 5. Provide* you and your loved ones with total peace of mind. 6. Planning in advance is one of 'be mo*t loving and caring things you can do for your family 7. Allows you to choose one of our payment option*. David C. Wren -A- Location Manager Leinaar. Funeral services were conducted Monday. October 18, 2004, at Faith United Methodist flXJren Funeral Home, inc. 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2471 Fax: (269) 945-2296 Church, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann offi­ ciating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church. Prudence Noble Chaptc< of the Eastern Stars, or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. �Tilyr Damion Bower HASTINGS - Tilyr Damion Bower, age 10, of Hastings, died Monday, October 18. 2004 al Devos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Tilyr was bom August 31. 1994 in Hastings, the son of Jeffrey Lynn and Angela (Kay) Gather Bower. He was attending Star School in the fourth grade where be had many friends. He was always thinking of others before himself. He was M. Green, age 98. of GREEN—Vada Hastings, entered into God's eternal care on October 19. 2004. an Adventurer at Seventh Day the Adventist Church. Tilyr was full of life, he played football in the yard with his brother* Dylan. PJ-. and his cousins. He began playing T-ball and then YMCA basebal 1. He I iked to do many things such as ride his bike, drawing, going fishing with his grandparents, camping, playing with his dog. Dollar and guinea pig. Shaggy. He was a boy who loved his family and doing anything with them. His favorite holiday was Vada was bom on December 3. 1905 in Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boulter of Hastings Carlton Township. Barry County, the daugh­ wish to announce the engagement of their ter of S. W. and Etta (Wotring) Smith. daughter Teresa Marie Boulter to Anthony She graduated from Hastings High School Earl Cheeseman, son of Ms. Julia Carpenter­ in 1924 and received a teacher's certificate Chandler of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Ira from Western Michigan Univer.-ity. Cheeseman of Charlotte. She married Ward Green on December 17. Teresa is a 1998 graduate of Lakewood is employed at Barry 1925. For the next 50 years, she was a tire­ High School and less partner as they worked tbe family farm County Community Mental Health. In 1976 they retired to a home on together. Vada Anthony is a 1990 graduate of Wyoming Park Middle Lake was an member active of the Woodland United Brethren Church, serving in various positions in the church. Sunday School High and is employed Tilyr was preceded in death by brother Jeff Bower, grandpa. John Bower, and uncle Kevin Bower. Ttlyer will be sadly missed by his Mom and Dad. JB and Angela Bower of Hastings; brothers, Dylan Homing and PJ Bower, grandparents. Robert and Judy Garber of Nashville, Jack and Linda Woodmansee of Hastings, Sue Bower of Battle Creek, God parents. Sandra Garber and Jeff Garber; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday.October 21. 2004 at 11 sun. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to tbe Tilyr Bower Memorial Fund, (c/o: Sand Ridge Bank. 241 W. State St. Hastings. ny ■ foe home of the groom’s parents. The groom is the son of Ken and Donna The couple will be united in marriage on Lambeth of Dowling. The bride is foe daughter December 11. 2004. of Hany and Sae Armismad of Homa school and W.M.A. She was a member of the Woodland W.C.T.U. and Farm Bureau. The wedding ceremony took place at 4 pm. with Rev. Steve Shaft officiating. Tbe bride was She given away by her Mier. was a charter member of tbe Woodgrove Vada The matron of honor was Sinan Bailey, friend Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. of and away by all who knew her. Tony Kissiager. friends of the bride, and Jamie Swictiey, sister of foe groom. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband. Ward on November 27, 1979; The best man was Brad Thayer, friend of foe brothers, J. Casgo Smith of Lansing and Paul groom, of Dowling. Other groomsmen were Rob Leos. Ryan Nichols, Shawn Davis and Smith of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Jason Wade, friends of foe groom. She is survived by two daughters. Phyllis (Lach) Foster of Irvine, CA, and Patricia The bride and groom woe married in a tiki Scheiteriein of Haslett; 4 grandchildren; and •rat built by foe bride's father. The bride, groom wl -- - 4 1'----- ---------------- aa. ’ a St- - ” -W n. n wuoong puny wore uoptcai, ruwanan aftire with coordinating flood let*. Ibe bride 3 great grandchildren. Tbe funeral service will be held 3.00 PM Friday, October 22. 2004 al the carried a hand-tied bouquet of while rotes, Koops 50th anniversary Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Pastor Family will Roberta Shaffer officiating. receive relatives and friends one hour prior to In Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Vada M. Green of Duane and Ruth Ann An outdoor reception followed the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Pomsyfvama. Ohio and Hamilton's Golden Wedding Anniversary, friends and family are invited to an open Creek. till 8 p.m.. Nashville Baptist Church. 312 Woodland Brethren Christian Parish (4887 Philips St. Nashville. Midi. No gifts, please, Costs Grove Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058). only your presence is requested. Duane and Ruth Ann were The groom is foe owner of -Kenny Lee Builders" construction company and foe bride is a dental hygienist for Dr. Mark McFmn. married November 6. 1954 at tbe Methodist Church in Hickory Comers. Mich. They have seven in 1917 miniature caialihes and CaraNanca HHt» riututuu Micnigan, me coupte resuxs m rMtuc house Saturday, November 6th from 4 p.m. Fund. Memorial honor children: Steve (Teresa) Hamilton. Shelley 13, Kebee girt. Other bridesmaids were Trisha Nelson, at Thomapple April Rapids. cousin of foe bride; Thuya llrtrhcbwrrdl and October 7,2004. bom of Grand tle. kind person who was admired and loved Manor. Hastings, on Thursday morning. was bride, caring for her beautiful roses. She was a gen­ GUN LAKE - Frank J. Pacic. age 87. of passed the Younglove, daughter of foe bride, was flower­ church. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and the [Frank J. Pacic| to her family was devoted the service. MI 49058). Frank outdoor. “Hawaiian style- double ring ceremo­ at Bradford While Corporation. Brethren Christian Parish. Halloween. Gun Lake, Ken Lambeth and Melinda Anassmad woe united in manage September 25, 2004. in an ad 25a wedding aniversaries (Rick) Winegar. Gary (Tonja) Hamilton. Kalamazoo and married Vernice Wilson on Mike June 24,1950 and she survives. Hamilton. Jeff (Suzi) Hamilton and Joy Frank was a retired Optical Technician (Julie) Hamilton. Alan (Julie) (Craig) Hamp; 19 grandchildren and four working in many optical plants. He was a great-grandchildren. Mike also graduated in May from Michigan Corporal of the First Marine Division, US. University in Houghton. Marines during WWn. serving in tbe South Technological Pacific where he was wounded and received Michigan with a degree in civil engineering. Duane and Ruth Ann are the owners of Duane Hammilton Excavating since 1954. The newlyweds are making their home in tbe Purple Heart at Peleliu Island. He loved Lawrenceville, Georgia. and excelled at bowling and also enjoyed golfing and fishing. His church, Sts. Cyril & Methodius, was very important to him and he served as a Eucharistic Minister, was an usher and had sung in the choir. He was a lifetime member |Bonnie C. Sean| of the Wayland V.F.W. and a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union. VERMONTVILLE In addition to his wife, Vemice, he is sur­ and seven great grandchildren; brother, Carl Pacic and sister. Lena Koski. Mass Monday of Christian at 11 a.m. Burial at will be on Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Fr. Gaylord Shimnoski as Celebrant. Interment at the church cemetery. Visitation at Archer. Hampel and Kubiak Chapel in Wayland on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.. with the Rosary prayed at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak Funeral Home. Wayland. Joeeph J. Eichinger| VERMONTVILLE - Joseph J. Eichinger. 87, of Vermontville, died Monday. October 18. 2004. Mr. Eichinger Wis bom March 23.1917, in Kersey. Colorado, the son of Joseph and Helen (Riffher) Eichinger. Joseph grew up in the Nashville area. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. Following the war he worked for Proctor and Gamble in Chicago until returning to the Vermontville area to fulfill his dream of own­ ing a farm. He was a local dairy farmer for most of his life. Joe was an avid bowler, participating in many local leagues al Char Lanes over the years. He also enjoyed following Tiger base­ ball. He is survived by his daughter Diana Eagleson of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan and granddaughter Elaine. He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda (Wenc) Eichinger in 1994. There will be no services. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further infor­ mation available at www.prayfuneral.com Bonnie Richard V. Elliston and Lois Jean Elliston C. were married on October 24,1954. Mrs. Sears was bora in Vermontville, on SOULES—Olive E. Soules, age 87. of Lake Odessa passed away October 18, 2004 at Thomapple Manor and went to be with her Olive was born April 18.1917 to Clarence and Grace (Sperry) Lonsberry in Dimondale. On August 24,1936 she was united in mar­ riage to Warren B. Soules. They lived in Dimondale until August of 1953 when they moved to their home on Eagle Point in Lake Odessa. They had three daughters. Charlene. George R. and Rita C (Kimmel) Thomason. She was raised in the Vermontville area, ished her education in the Augusta area. In 1957 in Charlotte, she married Robert Sears. The couple spent their early years together living in the Nashville area until set­ She was a member of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and enjoyed crossword puz­ and being the best mom and grandma to her family. Olive is survived by her daughters. Margy (David) Makley of Woodland and Elmema “Myrt" Hager of Nashville; seven grandchil­ dren; 10 great grandchildren; and many other Join us in a card party to celebrate Bert Vermontville in 1975 where they raised their Kosbar's 2ln birthday on November 4. This family. will be his second birthday away from home. current residence Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her She was preceded in death by her beloved Warren in 2000 after 63 years together, her daughter. Charlene in 1942; her parents; and enjoyed their winters together in Bowling •wo sisters. will be from 6-8 PM on Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11X30 AM on Friday. October 22. 2004 al the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place in Dimondale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. 1539 Yeckley Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. We will forward. Thank you. Johnny L. Hartwell and Cheryl L. Hartwell were married on June 30.1979. Green. Florida at The Wagon Wheel RV Park. While in Florida. Bonnie would pursue her A dual open bouse win be boated by their love of Bingo by visiting the Seminole Indian children, grandchildren, and great grandchil­ Reservation, as well as participating in vari­ dren at the Maple Grove Township Hall in ous Bingo events at their park. She was also Nashville. Sunday. October 24. from 2 lo 4 very food of yard sales were she would pur­ p.m. Come help them celebrate their anniver­ chase knickknacks of all different types for saries. (No gifts, please.) She was a member of the John Edward Schmidt. Hastings and Laura Nashville VFW 48260 Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband Robert; her children. Brenda ( and special friend Dennis Ward) Sears. Lori (and special Thursday. October 21. 2004 at the Koops Please support his service by sending cards and letters to: ET2 Kosher. Bert cfo Dan Kosbur, Along with her husband Robert the couple her collections. loving relatives and friends. SwarfaMHjrMw in their at tling family. Elmema and Margy. Visitation September 9.1940. the daughter of the late and attended the B School for years, but fin­ precious Lord. zles, embroidery, reading her Bible, football, I Mrs. Tuesday. October 12 2004 in Vermontville. Health. Tun (Teva) Stevens, Bill (Helen) Stevens and Tim Pacic; nine grandchildren - Sears, age 64, of Vermontville, passed away vived by his children. Frances (Harold) friend Dean Denning) Ronnie Tobey; (Jayne) Sears. David (Lyndy) Sears; her Sisters. Beverly (Joseph) Jones. (Adolf) Barbara Roth. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by. her four brothers Royal. Richard. Larry, and George, and granddaughter her Jennifer Louise Funeral services were held at The Daniels Home. Thomas Michael Losiewski. Delton and Vanessa Lane Losiew-ski. Delton. Andrew Virgil Franks. Dowling and Beth Ellen Balcom. Dowling. David Nolan Gutchess. Nashville and Jennifer LuAnne Clements. Nashville. Joseph Patrick Sleffler II. Nashville and Brooke Anne Childress. Nashville. James Robert Jeffery. Bellevue and Nancy Anne Pomeroy. Hastings. Nolan Cary Goodner. Bellevue and Trudie McKelvey. Funeral Lee Dunn. Hastings. Nashville, on Saturday. October 16. Memorial contributions car. be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funcial Home. Nashville. Lynn Titus. Springfield Matthew Donald Sleeman. Sunfield and Kristena Ann Farr. Hastings. Damian deGoa. Chicago. IL and Sara Jean VandcrLaan. Chicago. IL. Joseph Franklyn Norman, Middleville and Kathleen Rose Streb. Middleville. Correction: EDITOR'S NOTE: In last week's Banner report about the Nov. 2 election in Prairieville Township, the names of two candidate* inadvertently were omitted. The following in the cornet information: PralrievBe Tbwashlp Just like Baltimore, the two seeking the super­ visor's job will replace an incumbent Republican who was defeated in the primary. Tom Guthrie bested incumbent Mark Doster in the Aug. 3 GOP primary election and has won the right to face Ken Craft, who has no party affilia­ tion. Incumbent Democratic Clerk Normajean Campbell-Nichols will be challenged by Republican Shannon Metheny. Republican Treasurer Vickey Nottingham is unopposed. Tbe trustees* race will be a four-for-two, with two Republican newcomer* Sharon Ritchie and Michael Herzog will be joined on the ballot by independents Cindy Sage and David Gray. �Page 10 - Thursday, October 21. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Monday. Oct 25, is the date for the latest of the frequent bloodmobile Newaygo. candidates for state and local offices had the visits to Lake Workmen two weeks ago removed the curb three candidates for tbe 87th Michigan House Odessa. The unit comes bi-monthly. Hours on the comer of Fourth Avenue north and district, which covers about half of Ionia are noon to 5:45 p.m. A corps of loyal volun­ Lincoln Street. Earlier, stakes had marked a County teers does the staffing each time. Marian new curve. Is this to make turning a comer Republican incumbent candidate Is Gary Durkee is the chairwoman. Carolyn Mayhew easier for semi-trailers? Far more big trucks Newell, 59, of Saranac. David Brinkert, 40. of takes charge of the canteen. A variety of hoi use the south side of that comer. of all and County. Barry Gun Lake in Bany County is the Democratic Half a block away the new streetscape on candidate. The third is Phillip Adams, running . Tbe Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be Tupper Lake Street and Fourth on away for the U. S. Taxpayers party. He is 45, mar­ open to visitors Saturday. Oct. 30. There also about ten feet of the intersection with tlie new ried with seven children, a resident of Lake will be a librarian on hand to help anyone curb cuts. One day a semi-truck and trailer Odessa, has a bachelor's degree in theology, who wants help in researching the genealogy ran over two curbs on that comer and forced history library. other vehicles to back up to get out of the University in Omaha. He has a master of way. divinity degree soups awaits all the donors. The Lake Odessa Village Council has set Saturday night hours of 6 to 8 p.m., for young from philosophy and Grace Iron from Mid-American Seminary in Dyer. trick-or-treaters to make the rounds with their Mountain and his bride of Pewamo were mar­ Ind. His occupation is listed as minister. He Newlyweds Jeremy Johnson of Paranoia and ties The bags. This is one of the rare years when the ried Saturday. Oct. 9. Their home is on Fourth listed no community involvement in his pro­ actual date of Halloween falls an a Sunday, so Avenue file questionnaire, nor any endorsements. the Saturday night is a suitable substitute. McCorklc/Thompso.n home. Dear Annie: My husband has two suten. "Heather’ is very nice, but ’Eileen* is anoth­ er story. She is bossy and anocant, and has a bad habit of talking about people behind their backs. Of course, most of what she says is not true. Recently, my husband's father had a heart attack. While he was in the hospital, my hus­ band and I helped Heather tidy up his bouse because it hadn't been thoroughly clesnd since his wife died three years ago. Eileen was out of town. Now Eileen is telling Heather that my hus­ band and t went through Dad's house because Tbe Scbewa Center United Methodist The Lansing Sure Journal recently had a its century in the "new" church on Fourth Church will be host to the well known singing column called “Best Area Times” for both Avenue. The first service was held at Central group “Half a Ton of Praise at 6 p.m. Sunday, boys and girls' hi«h school cross country. on Oct 23,1904. The morning service includ­ Oct 24. Light refreshments will be served Lakewood was represented on their choice ed recognition with certificates for 27 mem­ we wanted to steal from him. She also told Heather that we tried to break into her house while she was out of town. We have never done anything remotely like that in all our lives. My husband and I are furious about Eileen's gossip, but if we confront her. she will find out that Heather told on her. We later. list, with Corey Thelen in the eighth spot with bers who have at least 50 years membership. don't want to put Heather in the middle of an his best time (to then) of 16:07. He was fol­ Iris Tasker has the distinction of having been argument with her sister. How can we solve this problem and let Eileen know that this is not acceptable behav­ ior? This is not the first time she's lied about us. and fm sick at it. - Bunted Up Dear Burned Up: Has Eileen had a check­ up lately? It sounds as if she could be mental­ ly ill. Her armaatiom border rm paranoia. You cannot control how Eileen behaves, but you do not have to dignify her lies with protestations of innocence. If she says any­ thing to your face, reply. ’Eileen, it1s too bad you feel you must lie about us. and we have no intention of listening to your attacks.’ Then leave, change the subject, ignore her. whatever works to shot her down. It would help if you could enlist Heather and others into doing the same. One coming annual event is the apple pie in early north. the former Central UMC held a celebration Sunday for lowed. by Casey Schrock at 16:59 and Jesse a member since 1917. The certificates were November. Over three days the workers plan Schrock at 17:13. Yet another Lakewood run­ distributed by the dozen members who joined to make 1.200 pies. The best plan is to make ner listed was Jesse Starkenburg, at 17:40 and the church on the previous Sunday. District advance orders by calling 527-0681 Ryan Possehn at Superintendent Benton Heisler of Okemos sale by Ionia County Hospice for details. include 17:48. Dana Nichols Lakewood girls at 20:03, Ashley brought the morning message. The chancel An obituary in the Grand Rapids Press for Barcroft at 20:15, Jessika Blackport at 20:34 choir sang a rousing anthem That Old Tune Richard Smart, 72, of Newaygo, lists son and Sadie Catt at 20:37. Others are Amanda Religion." The children's choir also sang. In Robert and wife Ellen Smart of Lake Odessa Briggs at 21:24 and Natalie Bhckmer at Fellowship Hall there was a roomful of his­ as survivors, along with another son. Jerry 21:49. Blackport, Briggs and Blackmer are toric photographs and displays of baptismal (wife Kelly) of Middleville and another son freshmen, so there is potential for some win­ certificates from years past cradle rolls from and daughter in Wyoming. Ml. His memorial ners in future years. service was to be held at the VFW post at 1957-62, display of the children's art project The State Journal last week listed the death Oct 14 of Marilyn Bearup, 70, Dalton • 82M201 Sam McNeil. and Tabitha a signature wall hanging produced by Fran She grew Morris, Betty Shetterly and Beverly Conlon. up here and was a graduate of Another wall display was a pair of mounted Her brother was a posters holding clippings from 1903 and 1904 casualty in World Wa II. A newspapers with stories of the building of the sister. Betty at Orleans, died church and its opening day. A dinner was several years ago. Among her served immediate following the service. survivors Guests were returning pastors Rev. Ward and Muriel Pierce, Rev. diaries and Ida Sheikis, are stepbrothers Lake Odessa. Ha stepfather and Rev. Charles and Ruth Richards. Rev. was Bernard Johnson, owner Keith and Judy Laidler. Other guests were Albert and Louise (Hoffs) Peppel, Tom and Jayne (Hoffs) Cummings, who are now living Fargo station. Thursday's State Journal had in its scries of showcase in Holland (MI) ajter more than 40 years in the New England ’area. Their mother, 102- year-old Mrs. Alfee Hoffs, was unable to MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGHP The GR Press on Oct 11 carried a story of the annual grass drag races at the Barry Expo Center. Nearly 500 competed. This was billed as the 14th annual “Hastings 500.” The week­ end had not only rag races, but also exhibits PBBCIMES MB BEHNAKCES Aim MM ■BBTBABE CAPmi CBBP. /£> Phone 616-877-4235 Dear Annie: You've printed several letters about brides and grooms who ask for money. When I was younger. I found cash requests for weddings and showers totally repulsive. However, my 40-something seif is relieved at not having to guess what the bride warns, or worry about her returning a gift I spent way too much time selecting and buying. If some­ thing saves me time and energy, while giving the guest of honor exactly what she wants, then why not? - Changed My Mind in Michigan ■■ Dear Michigan: We have no objection to money coming from the brides and groans that are galling. There's no question that writ­ ing a check is easier, but it docs seem sad when guests give money because they simply don't care enough about the couple Io spend by snowmobile manufacturers, who brought the time selecting something personal and special - and when bridal couples treat their along clothing, parts and more. guests as cssh machines. | Practical prenup « Dea Annie: I have been dating a wonderful man for cAlatu^aC 99 <^NaiQs ■ spoken of marriage. The only problem is that ’ ’Jerrod1 was previously SaCon and ‘ETanntng II Full Set Naib‘25 ............. Reg '28 burned by his ex-wife and (free white air brush) insists Fill-in Nalls *15 ................ Reg '18 (free French) You Conf Be a agreement, even isn't rich. Why is Jerrod already looking at the end of the relationship before it has begun? He aees the prenup Manicure *10 ..................... Reg '12 Pedicure ‘20 on ..................... Reg '23 Caledonia (610 gpl-Hfl Hastings (269) Ma-2970 me think that he is already looking at divorce. Am I being old-fash­ Without The HOP! HASTINGS ART HOPS .... Friday, October 22 6-9 PM Acorn Art Gallery • HELP Hardware • Hastings Flower Shop Fall Creek Restaurant • State Grounds Coffee House RATE POINTS Att 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed ■ Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM 5.750 5J75 5300 5625 5 125 5.250 5000 5 500 4.750 000 0.00 0.00 000 5.109 5.923 5371 5.693 5222 5340 S.I14 7.732 6611 0.00 ooo 0.00 0.00 0.00 Jefferson Street Gallery • Thornapple Arts Council Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! Malnstreet Sevlngs Bunk • Critters Pet Store 269-945-2401 ted to gm these sentences. Lena met than when they were m high school (before they were arrested). I have blocked their phone calls, but how do I block their mail? I told Lena's social worker about the correspondence, but he just shrugs his shoulders. I sense real danger in these relationships. What can I do? - Worried Grandma Out West Dear Worried: It helps that these young men are behind bars fa the foreseeable future. However. Lena will be at least 18 by the time they are out, and this could spell maja trouble at a point when you wont be able to do much about it Please talk to Lena without becoming alarmed a angry Tell her that prison tend, to harden inmates, and these men are no longer the boys she rememhets. Yes, they deserve a chance to prove themselves, ba there's no way to know in advance how that is going to turn out and Lena needs to understand the busy and will meet more suitable ftirnifr If she sees a better future for herself, she win be less susceptible to the charms of these young men. Title protection Dear Annie: I would like to respond to ’Mom's Ovetprotective Daughter." It seam a neighba, 'Betty,* is pressuring Mom to sell her home. One df your suggestions was to have the bowe pa in the daughter's name. Deeding the bouse ova to the kids may na be advisable for estate and gift tax reasons. As a financial adviser, I have seen many attempts to coerce elderly people into doing things against their better judgment. Assuming all parties are agreeable. Mom should have a lawyer draw up a power of attorney appointing one a all of ha children to act at her behalf in any and all financial matters. Or Mom can have a limited powa of attorney drafted, addressing only tbe issue of ha home. Once she has executed this docu­ ment, she can say to Baty, ’YouU have to speak with my daughter. She has full powa and authority to handle this for me.* This solution would allow Mom to retain tide u> ha house and la someone else deal with Betty. Perhaps the kids could pay tbe attorney's fee - a small price for peace of mind. Mom is fortunate to have such a caring daughter. - Charieston. W.VIa. Dea Charleston: We appreciate your expert advice - which was much better then ours. Thanks for writing. Advertising evil Dea Annie: Your recent response to the letter about TV commercials was a copoo. No way is any TV station going to bona a request to reduce volume during commacisls. Some of the worst ads are for pharma­ ceutical companies, especially the phrase. ’Let your docta know i/you have this." Your are quite common and never veil. While I'm at it, those sitcom laugh tracks drive me entry I don't need to be told when something is fanny. It irits me to have to pay protects you in case one of you dies, or you decide to give up a lucrative career to be a INTEREST two young men who are in priaon. They are both over IB and incarcerated fa four Io eight years. I don't know what crimes they commit­ docta should already be aware of your prob­ lems and doesn't need you pestering him about medication. Ca ads are another sore spa. They are simply a way for companies to show off. If it _ assets into the relationship. It also PRODUCT Dear Annie: My 16-year-old granddaugh­ ter. ’Lena,* lives with me. Legally. 1 am her foster mother. The state is her guardian Lena is writing la and receiving mail from, ioned? Please help before I blow the best relationship I have ever had. Baltimore, Md. Dear Baltimore: Prenuptial agreements as well Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company Prison pen pals dangers. Also, get her involved in other activ­ ities after school and on weekends, so she is Cash is crass? giving money as a gift, if that is what the guest prefers to da II is the crass demands for attend due to a newly broken hip. Contact Nick Barlow Grand Rapids, Ml and Everett and Ailyn Grant. of the ■ Jamie Landon. Another feature was the unveiling of was Marilyn Larry and Jerry Johnson of TUJAX TAVERN and the Elsie. LAHS. Just NOW OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY .m-, rjA AH the pitta you can eat >5*^ Wed. 6 to 9 winners George Jeanna daughter of the late Marian at TUJAM PIZZA with before making a lifetime commitment If you love Jerrod, don't let this be a source of con­ flict stay-at-home mother. Prenups are na roman­ tic, but they are practical and allow you to work through financial issues weren't fa cheap payment plans, they would for such programming through the operating costs of television. I boycott anything advertised on TV. There are plenty of other goods on the market. — Burned up in Mississippi Dea Mississippi: Gee. Tell us how you really feel. Glad we could help you get this off your chest - and with no commercial interruptions. Barlow Florist snd Christian Store * Bock Door Dell Tkoraappte Arts Condi Etirich. ng Barry County Through Ang sad Cskwg 299-792-0555 Fax:269-792-0755 710 W. Cherry Wayland. MI4934G �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 2004 - Page 11 Janna Lee (Snyder) Taylor Charfa W. Rut HASTINGS - Charles W. Rust, age 82. of Janna Lee (Snyder) Taylor went to be with Hittings, died Thursday. October 14.2004 at her Lord October 17, 2004. after a coura­ is residence. geous six year battle to combat lung and brain Mr. Rust was born on June S. 1922 in Beech Creek. Kentucky, the son c< Leland cancer. Janna Lee was bom April 13. 1940, the and Mae (Page) Rust He was raised in the daughter of Virginia (Benham) and Ivan J. Beach Creek area, and attended schools Snyder in Hastings: there. He served in the U.S. Army 22 yean from Hastings. She later attended the University of August 9. 1942 until his military retirement Washington for a short time. on June 30,1964. Fountain, lawn items went to scrap drive She attended elementary and high school in She married James H. Taylor on July 3. He was married to Ruth E. Wagner on December 5, 1945. He came to the Hastings area in 1964 from Hawaii. 1971 at the Methodist Church in Yakima. Wash. She worked as a teller in a bank in Seattle. Mr. Rust wu employed at General Motors in Lansing for 22 years, retiring in 1987. shops. She also made and sold beautiful craft He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hastings Wash, and as a saleslady in several dress F&AM #52, items at the mall during the holiday season for several years. avid reader, enjoyed doing cross-word puz­ She was an active member of West Valley zles. woodworking, square dancing, member Missionary Church. Yakima. Wash. She was a of Rolling Squares Camping Club, enjoying member of the Women’s Missionary group, singing gospel hymns, leader of the 1982 the Ladies Prayer group and worked on the and Round Dancing Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child grandparents. Jay and Edith Snyder and Fred Shoe Box Project and Isabelle Benham. Also, uncles. Wayne National Square Conference in Detroit Mr. Rust is survived by his wife. Ruth; She is survived by her husband, James H. daughters, Sheila (Tom) Huis of Hastings lay lor, Yakima, Wash.: her mother. Virginia and Janice (Dwight) Leo of Hastings; and Snyder. Hastings; one brother. Ivan J. Jr. four grandchildren. Dray Huis. Noah. Jered (Janet) Snyder. Fishersville. Va.; special and Aliscia Leo. Striker Memorial Fountain located on Barry County Courthouse lawn. (Agnes) and Linden Snyder and James H. ■w R-----oy joy vc v^ciuDixcm Benham. a.m. In 1889, a memorial fountain to honor Daniel Thursday. October 21, 2004 at West Valley Funeral services at be will 11 engagements in Cuba and the Philippines (hiring the conflict Striker, former Barry County Clerk and a When the United States went to war follow­ nieces. Jill (Rev. Daniel) Matthews and chil­ Missionary Church, Yakima, Wash. Pastor Michigan Secretary of State, Barry County's ing the bombing of Peart Harbor on Dec. 7. Preceding him in death was a sister. dren Hollie. Kara and Drew Matthews, and Jim Merillat will be preaching the sermon. first elected state official, was completed and 1941, scrap drives became an important part of Friends at the church will be pallbearers. placed on the courthouse lawn. the war effort The fountain and the cannons It was located on the northeast corner of the lawn. It was 17 feet tall, was thrde tiered, with were part of the scrap iron drive. No funeral home visitation. A memorial Lisa (Corey) Medders and reception at the church immediately follow­ Virginia: one aunt, ing services. Hastings; mother-in-law. Claire Taylor, and Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. October Prairieville 21. Bible 2004 Church at Lara, all of Margaret Snyder of several brothers and sisters-in-law of Seattle. Burial will be at West Hills Memorial Park. Yakima Wash. Memories may be sent to West Valley two statues of cupids bolding 11107 Wide Hollow a'oft a conch shell from which Road, Yakima. Wash. 98908 or American the water flowed. The cost of the Wash.; dear friends. Carol Alford. Medford. Missionary Church. with Pastor Oregon and Betty Southards and Pastor Jim and Pam Merillat, Yakima, Wash. Cancer Society or Hastings Public Library. Bernard Blair officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her father, Memorial contributions may be made to former Hastings mayor Ivan J. Snyder. Sr.; Keith and Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, Wash, is in charge of arrangements. In the fall of 1942, a new 60foot flagpole was erected in die stood. The high school band Arrangements are being made by Wren Home the fountain was $1,000. place where the fountain had the Barry Community Hospice. Funeral was present to play for the ded­ of Hastings (www.wren- ication of the new flag pole and funeral-home.com). the raising of the big flag, which would fly each day from the DEPUTY, continued from page 1 staff. Thirty-two tons of cement were to eventually include three townships. • Adopted Ordinance 2004-103. which percent ■ In 2007. the county would cover 40 per­ Deputy Jeff Niewwihuis said he can make it allowed, "for special exception review for in 1908. a Civil War cannon wort. similar uses and to revise signature require­ was donned for the courthouse cent of the costs and the townships would Carr said he believes the deputy is a good investment for the township and that it is not cover 60 percent. • In 2008, the county would cover 45 per­ cent of the costs and the townships would cover 55 percent. * In 2009. thc.copnty and two townships would split the coos 50-50. . - The designated deputy and his car cover only good for Rutland Township, but it also serves tbe county. fn other business the Township Board: active in YMCA 1 programs. many ments for site plans to the Planning been used by the U.SA. field 2004-104 that would "rezone approximately artillery in the War Between the 'C-2' Community Business .District." The property is Incaledat-J^lSW.GreenStThere will be public waring at 7:30 tonight including the summer playground program (Thursday. Oct 21) at, tbe Rutland Township a week, but he is also available for needs in and aquatics. Sheldon noted the support the Hall for the proposed township budget for tbe the county. Township has provided to the YMCA over tbe 2005 fiscal year. The issue previously was brought before yean and that when it's time to renew the contract, they would have a ftve-year agreement. like the township to consider a In a letter presented to R^lend Township possible increase. The increase Board members last week. Supervisor Jim would help cover additional Carr noted, “Last year we (both Hastings costs passed on to the YMCA Township and Rutland Charter Township) were successfill in convincing the • Heard 10 percent of the compensation for tbe that 8,620 items were checked deputy. I am convinced that the county is pur­ out. The library received $1,000 chasing services for their other areas of from Wal-Mart to be used for responsibility in excess of their contribution literacy to the deputy of 10 percent of his or her Librarian Peggy Hemerting will wages.” spread programs. the Outreach funds Reading is Fundamental (RIF), quite often used for transporting of prisoners Reach Out and Read (ROAR), to the doctors and dentists offices, as well as and a new program that is in periodically assigned to duties outside of the development that encourages two township areas. It is also evident that tbe kids to read. car that the county contributes to the deputy On Sep*. 29 the Friends of the patrol in tbe two townships is used in other Library presented a check for the to Steering areas and for other purposes when our deputy $6,318 is not on duty. This negates in part their asser­ Committee, tion that they are providing more then 10 per­ being raised from the duck race. cent. “Tbe equipment is used elsewhere at their All of the cost, including the leisure when the Rutland/Hastings deputy is Friends of the Library, so the off duty. When safety or security issues arise $6,318 was the result of ticket in other townships in close proximity to use, I and related sales. with the many years. Reynolds John took part Franklin in 101 । I $12 HOWARD LANE, HASUNGS CALL 269-795-3510 is More Than a Promise." People who could go anywhere for healthcare, choose Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. "My father was one of Pennock's first physicians and taught me what to look for in a hospital and personal physician. That's why I chose Pennock Endoscopy Center and Dr. Woodliff. The new facilities are first class, well run and everyone was courteous. Dr. Woodliff is very knowledgeable, compassion­ ate and takes time to explain test results. I could go anywhere for healthcare. But why would I with Pennock so close to home?" funds Find out how Pennock can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To find a Pennock physician, call (269) 945-1749 or visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com three prizes, was covered by Upcoming events the for those areas to assist It is a reasonable expec­ library include the November tation that any public safety personnel be put Reading Club with the Red. to use during any incident that requires that While and Blue theme “Free to It's Our Pledge. Read,” which is co-sponsored by McDonald's. township residents should be paying for that From Oct 18 to Nov. 2, peo­ use and that, “They are paying for police ple can vote for their favorite patrol and assistance in two ways now. One is book or author at the library. the portion of their taxes taken by the county cannon had Spanish American War veteran, John Franklin Reynolds for through Carr’s letter also noted, “The deputy is Carr also noted that he doesn't believe A Civil War stood in tbe yard of a local "At Pennock, Professional Care September the Hastings Public Library report type of assistance." States. NEW CUSTOM BUILT 3 BEDROOM RANCH, APPROX. 1400 SQ. FT. FEATURING ANDERSEN WINDOWS, HICKORY CABINETS, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY. LARGE ENTRYWAY, 2-1/2 BATHS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, DAY­ LIGHT WINDOWS, CENTRAL AIR, 2 STALL GARAGE, VERY SPACIOUS. $147,000 MUST SEE AT ’ ' for use of items such asfacilities. Barry County Commissioners to contribute have no problem seeing our officer going to lawn. The 840 pound, three- ■ Heard the first reading of Ordinance Hastings and Rutland townships for 40 hours the county each year, but this proposal would the big new flag pole. inch. wrought iron gun. had Commission Chairperson." 3.1 acres from ‘C-4- Commercial Industrial to n. •HeardapreapsUhon ftomKathy Shekkm of the YMCA, that Rutland residents-have been FOR SALE were used to form the base for 30 percent with the townships covering 70 Charter Sm FOUNTAIN, paft 20 On Nov. 13 there will be the Festival and on be the as pan of the 3.5 million dollar Sheriff's Storytellers Department and then again with the portion of Nov. ours taken out of the general funds responsi­ Literacy Council Spelling Bee. 20 there will • Heard the September report bility to the contracted services.” The letter outlined that if tbe proposal from Deputy Niewenhuis that could be made available to all townships, “it Rutland Township had 93 calls is quite evident that the road patrols could for service from 911. He noted conceivably be increased by at least 40 per­ last month they had some issues cent with the funds t’ at are now available to with solicitors selling maga­ Pennock Partner, the Sheriff’s Department." zines and not being entirely David Woodliff, M.D. There was discussion as to whether the truthful. Niewenhuis said if commissioners had allotted any funds to be someone comes to sell items, used for the issue. ask to see identification or a he business car and if possible do wished Rutland would have better representa­ some research before purchas­ Trustee Rob Lee commented that tion at the County Board of Commissioners, • Approved the purchase of Several Board members said they believed new postage machine, as the Treasurer Sandy Greenfield said it's a good Family Medicine Pennock ing. especially with critical issues like road patrol. the county should step up on this issue. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, Hastings HEALTH QsER VICES other is going to be obsolete in 2006. Through the purchase the was able to > save idea to keep the deputy on board for the town­ township ships. $1,077 due to a promotion on Hope Township also may be interested in the machine. Tbe cost for the having the deputy service. If the situation digital postal machine is $1,863. tOfc”iona1'Pr°8reMire ^nnersinP"’0’1 ’ 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09535573 . �Page 12 - Thursday. October 21. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Every game’s big for Barry County’s teams Friday by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It seems that the play offs have come a week early for Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley. Both teams are 7-1. and face outstanding opponents ,at home Friday night. The Trojans finished the season in second place in the O-K Gold, behind South Christian. The two-time defending state champions from East Grand Rapids finished second in the O-K White this season, and the two teams will meet in an O-K Conference cross-over contest in Middleville. “I think it’ll have a play-off atmosphere.” said Trojan coach Tim Penfield. ”1 expect a real big crowd. It’s our last home game of the season, and East Grand Rapids is a very good team. They travel well.” The Trojans will spend this week putting together a game plan to try and slow down the Pioneers’ offensive weapons. “Number one of course is their tailback." said Penfield. Everyone has been trying to figure out a way to slow down East Grand Rapids’ senior tailback Kevin Grady Jr, who’s headed to the As the rush closes in. Delton Kellogg s Tyler Blacken sets himself to fire a pass down field Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) University of Michigan next year. “They’ve only lost one game the last three years, so it’s a pretty daunting challenge.” added Penfield. If Grady Jr. is the Grand Rapids area’s best back, the best back closer to the Lansing Area Hastings’ quarterback Tyler Jiles (2) brings his team to the line during the first half of Friday night’s loss to the Wayland Wildcats in Wayland. (Photo by Nicole Wood) is Portland’s Brandon Smith. The Red Raiders trounced Maple Valley in the regular season finale last season, but the Lions responded by Kalamazoo Christian helped inflate that simulate in practice.” said coach Ferris of total with a 35-0 win in Delton last Friday night, but the Panther defense shouldn’t take winning a district title. The Lions will be playing for a chance at a home play-off game against 6-2 Portland all the blame for the big point totals. The Comets scored on drives of 11 yards. 20 yards. 39 yards, and 51 yards to build a 28­ Blacken’s short time under center this season. “Kalamazoo Christian got to him fast. We really need to be blocking better.” Friday night. The Red Raiders are coming off a 32-20 loss to Ionia last Friday. 0 half-time lead. On the second play of the the second half, and went 73 yards in seven plays to end the scoring on a one-yard touch­ game, the Panthers fumbled the ball and the Comets quickly moved the ball into the end zone for their first score, less than three min­ down plunge by Nate Klooster. Delton twice ended Christian drives in the second half with interceptions. Latta had one. utes into the contest on a five-yard run by Jared Woltersom. and Trent Green the other thanks to some Ionia is also 6-2. and the Bulldogs are get­ ting ready fcr their annual end of season showdown with the Lakewood Vikings. Ionia is playing for play-off position, while the Vikings will be giving it everything they’ve got, trying to secure a winning season. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Ionia. Barry County’s other two teams are also A Panther punt netted only 15 yards at the end of Delton’s next possession, and the Comets scored on a 20-yanFTD pass from later. It was 14-0. It look the Comets just three spots in the post-season, play-off position, or plays to score from their own 39 on the next drive. Woltersom worked his way into the end other than pride. Delton and Hastings both have one final chance to secure good pressure on the Comet quarterback by Kyle Ferris. Adam Rouse led the defense with 12 tackles. Kyle Mastenbrook to Nick Mejeur three plays home this weekend. They aren’t playing for anything Christian took over on its own 27 to start zone from 25 yards away. Delton Kellogg Maple Valley 59. Belle*ue 8 by Jon Gambee If you played football for Maple Valley High School Friday night, you have to know that you are a part of history, part of a rich tra­ dition that will never again be matched. Maple Valley beat an overmatched Bellevue Bronco team 59-8 Friday. but that score is but one small icon in the larger scheme of what has transpired over the past 22 years. That is because with that victory, the Southern Michigan Athletic Association as it has stood for more than two decades has come to a close. Next year there will be two divisions and while some old conference rivalries will continue, new ones will be formed. The SMAA and Maple Valley became one in 1982 and the Lions inaugurated their place in the conference with a 23-0 shutout victoiy over Olivet that year. To close that association Some football teams would like a Lakewood golf crowd with Friday’s convincing victory is only poet­ ic justice. Over that span of 22 years. Maple Valley has won 102 piraes and lost only 22. which for you math majors figures out to only one loss per season in conference play. Along the way. the Lions racked up ten perfect seasons and lost more than two games in one season only twice. 1984(3-3) and 1993 (1-4). The fans were great in this year’s American League Championship series between Boston and New York, with the exception of their need to throw things on the field time That *93 season is significant only in that it has been the one losing season the Lions have suffered over that time span, finishing the and again. Tbe Red Sox fans wouldn’t keep any ball hit into the stands by the Yankees, and even tossed back a tall or two that left Fenway Park first. Wouldn’t it be better if they just year at 3-6 overall. Guenther Mitteistaedt came on the scene in took a cue from the Cubs’ fans (who do toss back opponents home run balls) and blew them up? The Yankee fans pelted the field after the umpires made a habit of getting the call wrong on Tuesday, then changing it to the right call. Who knows if the fans in the stands got to see the replays of the home run ball. Alex Rodriguez swatting al the pitcher’s mit, Thomapple Kellogg running back Ben Ybama dances through the Holland Christian defense Friday night in Middleville (Photo by Perry Hardin) home run? I've been impressed by the kids from Lakewood before, at basketball, volleyball, and even tennis matches, but I was pretty surprised by what I saw on Friday. As I made my hike from where I had to park at the Meadows, home of the 2004 Division 2 boys’ golf state finals, to the course I found out why I had to stand so far away. There was a gallery of Viking students surrounding the 18th green, where Kevin Shettler was putting. I thought the group of 15 or 20 people was great for golf. It was the biggest high school golf gallery I’d ever seen. Hastings Jill Jolley had a good sized group at tbe their first win of the season. The Panthers host 6-2 Hackett Delton run by Brian DeKoekkek. missed a 55-yard of Kalamazoo goal attempt, and were slopped twice by the Christian in the final Kalamazoo Valley Delton defense deep in Panther territory. An interception by Delton's Tommy Bhola '.nded K-Christian’s final drive of the first Valley’s 59-8 victory over Bellevue Friday. The Lions made slwrt work of the Broncos, half. “We’re still young, and we’re still grow­ put the game away early. The first touchdown came with the quarter less than half over ing,” said Delton head coach Rollie Ferris when Maple Valley forced Bellevue to punt after failing to move the ball with any consis­ in third place ahead Association .standings. The Saxons last chance for a victory this season will be at home this Friday night there to watch her. That was a good sized group as you looked around the golf course. ball program. Unity is representing the O-K morning. It might just seem like a good way for kids to get out of school, and I’m sure White Conference in the crossover games. Both teams will enter the contest with 0-8 for some it was. There were plenty of parents there too though. records overall. If only I’d known, and set my qjarm a little earlier. 1 could have joined them for their The groups slowly measure into a bigger, and bigger group until Vikings lined one side of the fairway as the players made their way to the greens. They were always ready Thai might have been the best part of the whole thing, how capful the group was try­ after the contest. “They are getting better, and they are understanding the game better.” the Bellevue 18 yard line after a bad snap on a punt attempt, the Lions scored in only four the first half, which either came from the two plays. Jason Beardslee put the first points on the board with a one yard plunge with 7:32 Hastings 0-8 Latta’s run was tbe only first down the Delton Bellevue fumbled tbe ball away on the Lakewood Maple Valley 4-4 7-1 offense earned in the game. Up front, the Panthers couldn't bold back Middleville 7-1 the Comets on rushing plays. Delton quarter­ back tyier Blacken had a small window of rain-soaked field two plays into their next possession and Ken Cams recovered it on the Bronco four yard line. It took only one play Here's a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Wayland 35, Hastings 0 there, but worried that their presence would cost their team some penalty strokes some­ by David T. Young I don’t think anywhere is too far for the Viking faithful to travel to sec their champi­ ons. especially if its on a school day. Our Lakewood reporter Helen Mudry did confirm that there were classes being taught at LHS on Friday. Here and there the gallery members would disperse, splitting up to see different kids in action, or heading back to Lake Odessa to get ready for Friday night’s football game or to take a calculus test. By the end of the first day, with temperatures dropping and rain falling the Vikings’ time to get a pass off when he dropped back for Adam Lamphere to put another six points on the boatd. Ben Boss' pass to Chris Morris to throw, but didn't have any luck pulling the gave the Lions the two-point conversion and Editor homecoming and the Wildcats were out to prove they arc a lot better than their 1-6 record indicated. Wayland wasted no time in establishing its dominance, taking the opening kickoff and Friday than there were Panther fans in Delton for the second half of Friday night’s foot­ PATs made it 7-0 with tbe contest only about ball game with Kalamazoo Christian. Granted, one team was at the state finals and the other is somewhere at the bottom of 3 1/2 minutes old. The Wildcats were backed up a little on a nice 48-yard punt by Brandon Johnson, but smartly moved the ball 74 yards in 12 plays, Bulldogs in a cheering match against the Viking kids on Friday night in Ionia. See FOOTBALL, page 17 Virtually nothing went right for Hastings marching 53 yards in seven plays. Quarterback Adam Gensler took it in on a 14yard keeper and Cody Reed's first of five their team to their first win of the season on Friday night, and good luck to the Ionia left to play in tbe period. last Friday night. The Saxons were guests for Wayland’s still had the plenty of followers. There were probably more Viking fans in Allendale on the state standings, but everybody needs support. Good luck to the Delton fans willing tency. Starting their first offensive series at offside penalties by the Comets, or the tenyard run by Corrie Latta to end the half. er about to hit a shot, and bring the group to a halt. They seemed genuinely excited to be that kind of support, and most said. “wow. Lakewood’s a long ways away, isn’t it?” scoring four times in the opening quarter to The offense never really gave the defense a chance. Delton totaled 10 yards of offense in ing to be to follow golf etiquette. Kids would hold up their hands when they saw a play­ how. I never saw a problem. More than one passer-by commented how great it was to see of Fame. But back to the most ream history. Maple 0-8 Current Records to cheer on their team, but like any good golf spectators, gave good rounds of applause for opponents amazing shoes. field goal, botched a snap on another field Delton tailgate party. Apparently, before the contest began the Viking fans had breakfast outside biscuits and gravy. I'm sure they had all the other breakfast treats as well. MHSAA State Finals. It is little wonder that his colleagues have voted him into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall ish against another winless outfit, Hudsonville Unity Christian, which has just begun its foot­ the Grand Valley State University Golf Course. There was bacon, sausage, pancakes, and The Comets had the ball five more times in the first half. They scored on a four-yard TD Catliolic Central. The Fighting Irish need a win to add to their play-off resume, and to fin­ spring’s girls’ golf finals at Forest Akers in East Lansing. There were about ten people The best estimates were that there were 80 Viking fans around the course Friday Nine of those ten perfect seasons have come under his tenure. His overall record a* Maple Valley is 156-47. including a 12-1 season in 1997 when be guided his Lions to the or the girl who was hit by the earlier home run saying, “yes.” when asked if it was a Nothing brings a sport together like great fans. 1985. His record in the conference since tak­ ing tbe reigns has been a phenomenal 88-18. with Bryan Rose going the final five yards. The host team also scored twice in the sec­ ond period, once on a a two-yard run by Josh Shoup after a pass from Gensler to Ricky Postma made it first and goal. The ‘Cais fin­ ished the first half scoring on a six-yard run by Josh Edwards and it was 28-0 at intermis­ sion. Postma scored on an 8-yard pass from Gensler in the third quarter to finish the evening’s scoring and mercifully start the run­ ning clock for the rest of the evening. Hastings was limited to negative yardage in Lakewood students cheer on their classmate Aaron Hargett after a big putt at Friday’s Division 2 State Finals at the Meadows (Photo by Brett Bremer) rushing and in total offense. Kalamazoo Christian 35. Delton 0 The Delton Kellogg Panthers have allowed their opponents to score a staggering total of 368 points so far this season. Delton’s Kyie Ferris (80) and Alex Latta haul down a Comet ball carrier Friday night in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Octtier 21, 2004 - Page 13 DK girls share second KVA cross country crown The Delton Kellogg girls break out of their chute at the start of Tuesday's Kalamazoo Valley Association Cross Country Championship race at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Comers, team members from left are Nikki Bechtel, Marissa Ingle, Chelsea Stephens, Whitney Knollenberg, Carolin Humphrey. Krister. Witfinger, and Santa Dimante. (Photo by Brett Bremer) By Bren Bremer ners were ail seniors, with the exception of Sports Editor junior Marissa Ingle, who finished third over­ Delton seniors Carolin Humphrey (23.05) A hot stan to tbe season proved to be all with a time of 20:32. Her teammate and Chelsea Stephens (23:31) both had times now." enough to carry the Delton Kellogg varsity Whitney Knollenberg was second in 20:31. that would have been good enough to score its second They trailed Christian’s Leah Reames, who on the team's behind Delton. girls’ cross country team to Kalamazoo Valley Association title. Like the team’s first title, which came in won the race in 19:20. Knollenberg passed "Your top five are all-KVA and still end up Ingle on the final straight-away. shaving near­ second, that’s the way you figure it, but its 2002, the Panther girls had to share it with ly two minutes exciting for the girls to get all-KVA." said another KVA team. A CO-championship is Thursday’s race at the Gilmore Museum. better than no championship. Kalamazoo Christian came on strong in the off her time from last Grimes. Christian finished with 29 points, ahead of With regional; coming up Saturday. Oct. Delton’s total of 37. Hackett Catholic Central 30 at Portage. Grimes isn't worried that his Delton Kellogg's Tom Sigler makes his way along the course Tuesday afternoon at the Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg tuned up for the league meet by running against Plainwell at the every year, the first thing the kids say is a Gilmore Car Museum last Thursday. The second half of the season, winning the third finished third with 75 points, followed by team peaked too early in the season. Delton’s Paw Paw 112. Parchment 133. and Pennfield girls 156. Knollenberg. Wilfinger, and Ingle were all DK broke Hackett's string of four straight afternoon’s KVA Championship know how to get the job done. Coltcn Porter 24th in 19:39. "When we sit down to make our goals jamboree of the season then took the title at Tuesday Delton senior Rex Fetterley strains as tie nears the finish line in 13th place at Tuesday’s KVA championship meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton girls won 27-28. while Plainwell won KVA championship," said Grimes. the boys’ race 26-29. Cross Country Meet at tbe Gilmore Car The top 15 boys and girls in each race members of the 2002 team which won the titles, in 2003. but weren’t able to start a Ingle lai the Deltor. girts in 21:03. fol­ Museum to share the overall championship earned all-KVA honors. On the girls* side, the team’s first league title and went on to finish string of its own. even with four all-league lowed by Knollenberg 22:21, Dimante 23:42. with the Delton Panthers. Delton’s girls won top the first two league jamborees to lead the Christian were all awarded medals. Delton's five from Delton and Kalamazoo- league standings heading into the final meet Kristen Wilfinger was eighth overall in 21:59, Hackett Catholic Central led the KVA boys’ Nikki Bechtel 11th in 22:98. and Santa standings from start to finish, and earned its Dimante 13th in 22:25. Behind Reames for fourth league title in five years, Tuesday. Christian, runners finished in fifth, sixth, sev­ "They do a really nice job of peaking at the enth, and tenth. end of the season, so. I’ve got to give them "That’s huge," said Ingle of the five 17th at the Division 3 State Finals in Brooklyn. runners. Andrew Ouding led the Panthers in 18:20, Sigler 19:00. Parchment’s Nick Tecca won the race in today. They’re coming together pretty much 16:42. and was followed across the finish line Feaertey .l9:10. and Porter in 19:59. the way they should too." by his teammate Jeff Nordquist in 17:07. Saxon boys earn Delton’s boys made things interesting by Brendan Barnes was Hackett's top runnel in winning the final jamboree of the regular sea­ third place with a time of 17:24, and like son ahead of Hackett, but couldn't keep up Delton the Fighting Irish had four all-leag with the Fighting Irish on Tuesday. performances. The Fighting Irish top five fin­ * Panthers earning all-KVA honors. of the Comet girls. "They’ve got a great group Bechtel, she wanted that so bad. She’s been Hacken won the boys' meet with 55 points, of girls, that are all pretty young. We’re going working so hard to get to where she wanted to followed by Delton 67, Kalamazoo Christian Behind Ouding for DK were Tom Sigler in on experience this year." be. Carolin Humphrey has been out for a cou­ 75, Parchment 84, Paw Paw 95, and Pennfield 12th with a time of 18:15, Rex Fetterley 13th ple weeks, and she's really running well right 113. in 18:22, Dan Roberts 14th in 18:30, and In the girls’ race, Delton’s top seven run­ ahead of Roberts in "I believe everybody got their best time credit for that." said DK coach Dale Grimes "Nikki Humphrey 24:05. and Stephens 24:13. Delton’s boys were led by Ouding in 18:16. fourth place at 17:31. ished in third, seventh, eighth. 15th, and 22nd. their first cross country win of *04 It didn’t come until the final meet before the Oct 20 O-K Gold conference meet, but the Saxon varsity boys’ cross country team Lions pull past Spartans in fourth quarter for SMAA win The Maple Valley varsity girls' basketball team can even its league, and overall record The ’ Lions ’ palled to within one game of with the season's second win over Morrice .500 by avenging an early season loss to 22. but topped the Vikings 22 to 39 the fourth quarter to ttret 3ft-33 victory. Ryan Bosma finished fourth overall in the Amy Abbott led the Maple Valley squad race, with a time of 18:31 to lead Hastings. with 12 points. Krista Driksna had nine, and He was followed by his teammates Rusty Kortney Ewing and Mindy Newton scored six Burgdorf in sixth at 19:15. AJ Singletary points each. seventh in 19:19, Tyler Lancaster 13th in Amy Joostbems added eight rebounds for 20:12, and Jordan Kimble 14th at 20:24. Maple Valley. Keith Winchester was second overall in Tbe Lions trailed 18-17 at the half, then 18:22, Tim Wilson was third in 18:30, and battled back, finally taking the lead for good Ethan Fuller was fifth in 19:02. Also for TK. late in the fourth quarter. Maple Valley scored Mike Berryman finished ninth in 19:54, and 13 of the game's last 20 points. Things could Ryan VanKullenburg was tenth in 1937. The have been a tad easier for Maple Valley if the Trojans topped Wyoming Park by the score Lions had made more than half of their 18 of 22 to 39. free throws, but the Spartans also only shot Tbe Trojan girts didn't have as much work 50-percent from the charity stripe. to do in picking up two v*ins. Wyoming Park The Maple Valley girts outscored Olivet doesn't have any runners, while Hastings still 11-2 in the fourth quarter Tuesday. Oct. 12. just has three in die girts* races. but came up one-point short of erasing a ten- Rebecca Winchester came in first with a point Eagle lead. time of 20:23. followed by Chaney Robinson Tbe Eagles took a 41-40 victory in tbe 22:30. Natalie Hoag 22:34. Kersta Gustafson SMAA, the second win for the Eagles over 22:47. and Kerrie Schultz 23:51. the Lions this season. For Hastings. Betsy Acker was tenth in The Lions trailed 31-17 heading into the 25:26. Kathlyn Rounds 12th in 25:45. and second half at Olivet, but a furious comeback Dani Hodges 15th in 27:47. wasn’t quite enough to hand the Eagles their At Johnson Park on Wednesday, the unde­ second league loss. feated South Christian girts and Wayland It didn’t help the Lions come back attempt boys were trying to hold off Caledonia for that Ewing and Newton fouled out late in the Wilkes has said that he is worried when his team isn’t fouling. It means they aren’t being aggressive enough. at Johnson Park, the Wyoming Park. Hastings boys fell to TK 37­ broke open a tiitM MrfTfo toe late stages of ball game, but Maple Valley coach Landon son. Last Wednesday Saxons ran against Thomapple Kellogg and Webberville on Tueadftynigta. Maple Valley Tuesday at home, was happy to get its first victory of the sea­ undisputed league championships at the O-K Gold's final meet. The Lions' Kortney Ewing finds space to get off a jump shot in the second half Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon 8th graders lowed by Joostbems with nine, Driksna had get their 5th win The Lions played with plenty of intensity in the second half, holding tbe Eagles to eight Maple Valley’s Amy Joostbems rises high above a bunch of Webberville Spartans for a shot in Tuesday night’s Lion victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) points in the third quarter, and the two in the fourth. eight, and Ewing six. Olivet was led by Ashley Oberlin and Newton led the Lions with 12 points, fol- Chelsea Ciba. who each tossed in II points. The Hastings eighth grade girts' basketball team played its last home game, against Wayland Tuesday. The Saxon defense kept the team coming back into the game but offensively the girts could not get tbe ball to drop into the bucket and finished the game with only 16 points for the whole night The girts had to play a tough physical game and ended up with a 60-pcr- cent average for free throw shooting. This is a big improvement over their game against Coopersville. The team's leading scoreres wcrecorers for the team were Alex DeGoa and Nicole Frantz PROFESSIONALS! with four points each. Jessica Lord led the team in rebounding, while Ambrie Storey. Frantz. Kourtney Meredith, and DeGoa all scrapped for the same number of deals. The Saxons play Wayland again next Tuesday on the road. Monday, the Saxons played another bam burner, at Coopersville. The Saxon offense continues to improve and added with the girts great defensive press they rattled the game away from the Broncos in the final seconds. 25-23. The 105 E. State St, Hastings 269-945-7730 Bob PicHrwon (owner) 269-945-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads “ Live Music - twMsecw - Live Music - win improves the team's overall record to 5-4. Tbe team's leading scorers were Ali Howell with seven points, and Lord with four. oaw** Marie Hoffman and Sarah Byrum led the team in rebounding, while Lord led the team in steals. �P«o« 14 - Thuraaay. Octota 21, 2004 - Tbe Hastings Banner Saxon runs end in 2nd half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings Saxons were unable to the season’s only victory so far, in their second chance the against Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. After the team’s battled to a 24-24 half­ time tie, TK came out in the second half and broke away for a 60-49 victory. With a much improved defensive effort, the Trojans turned a half-time tie ir.’o a big lead quickly in the third quarter. The Trojans shut down the Saxons for tbe first six minutes of the second half. Hastings managed just one field goal and two free throws in the period. As that time passed. Holly Smith and Jessica Flaska took turns scoring buckets at the other end for TK. The Trojans led 40-28 at the end of three quarters. Trojan coach Jen Shaw had to be worried with the way the game started. Hastings only real poet threat, Jamie VanBoven. was getting good position down low and the Trojan offense was a tad slow to get going. Lakewood's Casey Schrock, left, and Jesee Schrock make their way around the course Saturday at the Greater Lansing meet In Grand Ledge. VanBoven down low and Dana Shilling outside made a strong combo for the Saxons in tbe early going. Shilling finished with a Saxon high 12 points, and VanBoven had eight for tbe night Hastings jumped out to a 5-1 lead on a nice move by VanBoven underneath and the first of two fhree-point buckets by Shilling, but TK quickly came back with its own inside-out combo in the second half of the first quarter. Ashley Aspinall sparked the Trojan attack with a three-point bucket that tied the game at Hastings' Jodi Jolley is hammered in the lane by Thomapple Kellogg's Sarah Garrett (20) and Rebekah Raymond (32) late hi the fourth quarter of Thursday night's O-K Gold Conference contest (Photo by Brett Bremer) eight It was the first of four three-point bas­ race and Corey Thelen, who was sixth in the boys'nee.. meet held on Saturday at the Ledge Meadows The boys finished fifth, their second best showing. They finisbed fourth in 2001 TK pulled ahead 10-8 late in the first quar­ own to pull ahead 23-24 just before the half, There were 38 teams from the Lansing Thelen finished tbe course in 16:113. hat ter when Flaska went back up with an offen­ then scored the first eight points of the second area, from all divisions, in one boys race and missing out on the plaques were Casey sive rebound for two points. half to go up 32-24. one girls race. The girls placed sixth which is Schrock in 34th at 17:01. and lease Schrock their best finish in school history. 35th in 17:03.7. Underneath. Smith led the Trojans with 19 rebounds. The Lakewood varsity cross country teams has a good showing al the Greater Lansing Golf Course in Grand Ledge. kets by Aspinall. who finished with 15 points. points, and Flaska added 17 points and nine Vikings have one of their best outings in Grand Ledge . The Saxons would eventually tum up the The Saxons are now 1-12 on the season. pressure on the Trojans. Trailing 16-11. the and 1-7 in the O-K Gold Conference. They Dana Nichols led Lakewood with a 24th Abo for Lakewood, Jason Sterkenburg was Saxons scored 12 unanswered points to take a face tbe league leaders from Wyoming Park at place time of 20:17.6. Sadie Cart was 37th in 84th in 17:52.4, and Ryan Pouehn 86th in 23-16 lead. Natalie Pennington hit a three- home tonight. The Saxons have their fourth of 20:47.1, and Ashley Barcroft 38th in 20:47.5. 17: 533. Corey Rayner finished point bucket for Hastings, and Brooklyn five consecutive Tuesday nights off next Pierce scored seven of her nine points in the week, then visit Holland Christian Thursday. run. Bethany Gieseler also finished the night Oct 28. visited the Wildcats on Tuesday night and fell The Trojans returned with a run of their 53-50. The two teams will meet (he Capital Area Activities Conference Natalie Blackport in 106th at 22:15.9, and Liz Division 3 get* together for the final league Stuart in 129th at 22:42.6. jamboree in Middleville tonight 135th in 18: 46.4, Mid Tim DeJong 182nd in 19:28.2. The Vikings will be in action again when Other girls competing for Lakewood were TK is in the middle of Wayland week. They with nine points for Hastings. Jessika Blackport finished 43rd in 20:56.5, and Leah Gussenbauer 99th in 22.*09.8. Lakewood had two runners earn a pla e at Williamston High Saturday at 10 un. for being in the top 30, Nichols in the girts’ Business Review -ssss Haas Custom Services Mike&s<»a Haas, owner* ■H t f.rv of soil for any type of excavating vronc them no one more Hinkle's Body Shop . Hastings' Jamie VanBoven works for position underneath the basket against TK’s Jessica Flaska Thursday night. 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The Saxons didn't step-up in front of goal­ Seebers 16; Hair Care Center 16; Railroad keeper Brian McKeough in the first half against Street Mill IS: Greenridge 14; Mace Hiarmacy South. The first two South Christina goals came 12: Shamrock 12; Eye and Ere 10. Wr a Hilly PJH- with the Sailors moving the ball straight down Woaaena Genres and Series - D Seeber 192­ the center of the field against the Saxons. 502; S. Permington 178-499; S Beebe 177-495; “We were playing like we were still in that O. second half against Holland Christian," said Oris 167-489; Yoder L 177-482; B Hariraway 159-448: J. Leo 138-378; Y Cjeeaeman 199; B. Maker 164: N Varney 164 Roderick. “They were still reeling from that heartbreaking loss to Holland Christ” Dave Hiemenga scored first for South with Sunday Mght Mixed 2836 left to play in the first half, then assisted Bulls and Heifers 19. Thunder Alley 15:4 teammate Chad Hart on the second goal of the Horaemen 14; Gutter Dusters 14: Sandtnggers 13: Funky Bowlers 12; Get-er-Donc 11; 12 ces. game with 24:18 left to play before the break. Tbe Sailors would make it 4-0 on goals by « a Tune 11; Red Dog 10; Robben 7; Team 12 James Zandstra and Chad Sterenbcrg in the first 4; Nobody's 2. half. McKeough didn’t have much chance of Wamrat High Genu and Settea ■ M. getting to either shot The first one came when a Kirchen 232-538; M Heath 191-532; K. Becker Sailor corner kick was headed in front of the 183-513; C. Miller 201-464; J Ingram 174-450; Saxon net, then bounced free to Zandstra on the K- Jenkins 148-414; M. Miller 133-353; H. far side. McKeough leapt to save a headed shot by Starnberg on another Sailor corner ten min­ Robbe 109-284; D Snyder 187; A. Hubbell 177; K. Tbompron 144; I. Shoebridge 143; B utes later, and made the save but had his Barlow 128. momentum cany him back across the goal line Men'. High Grot and Settee. B Falconer 212-616: S. Krallman 203-561; B. Curtis 202­ with the ball Hastings lone score came on a penalty shot by Aaron Fortier with 3:11 to play in the first 560; R. Snyder 196-552; B. Miller 208-540; J. half. South Christian added two more goals in the Kidder Shoebridge 191-510; N. Robbe 186-507; M. 173-494; B. Ingram 168-479; B. Churchill 221; K. Haenmontree 211; J. Robbe 195; F. Thomgaoa 164; D. Wiftins 149; B middle of the second half to put away the Saxons, one by Andy Tjepkema and a second Drayton 144. Gold Conference tournament loss to South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) one by Sterenberg. Scalar CHarea BATS 15.5-83; Nadi's Harem 15-9; 81 Senior 15-9; Wieland's 14-10; Kunkel 14-10; King Pins oaxon senior oievo nontsier neaas me oan away from boutn unnsuan lorwara Chad Hart, as Hastings goalkeeper Brian McKeough looks on from the background, during the first half of Thursday's O-K Gold tournament game in Hastings. (Photo by wren oremerj Lion ladies third, boys fourth in conference's fina! standings 12-12: 133-103; Butterfingers MAM's 12-12; Early Risen 103-133; 4 Ba 10­ 14; Sun Risen 10-14; Pin Pals 93-143; Friends 9-15; Ward's Friends 8-16 Gaud Canaan and Serin Ladtes ■ E. Moore 146; M. Count 158-371; C. Stuart 181^424; S. Merrill 174-513; Y. Markley 175-455; Y. Cbeeaeman 181-510; N. Brandl 133-368; N. bechtel 164; Cbonrema 178-459; C.Hilte 156; “but Eaton Rapids was a good team." The Saxons had plenty of chances to score Sports Editor The Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team will more often the fired 15 shots at the Eaton continue its district drive at home this afternoon Rapids net, but seven of then glanced off tbe against Marshall. Both teams won Monday goal posts. Tbe Greyhounds managed just three night in Division 2 district action. Hastings advanced to the semifinals by Hastings earned a 2-1 win the last time it met Marshall, but a kx has happened since their con­ knocking off Eaton Rapids 1-0. Dan Dimond scored the game’s only goal, in test Aug. 26. The Saxons were a little short­ cold, wet, windy conditions in Eaton Rapids, handed that day, and Marshall has come togeth­ with 15 minutes left to go. er a*bit as evidenced by its 6-1 Tbe Saxons' Jacob Elliott sent a throw in to teammate Aaron Fortier, who found Dimond win over Lakewood Monday night The district finals will be held Saturday in Hastings at 1 p.m. Thornapple Kellogg and Mason met in the ether semifinal on Wednesday Dimond faked a shot, then waited for a pair of afternoon in Hastings. Greyhound defenders to clear before blasting a The Saxons looked like a team that didn’t shot into the left side of the net. Elliott and think it had much to play for in their O-K Gold Fortier both earned assists on the play. tournament contest against South Christian last Thur^y. South Christian lopped the Saxons 6oderick. more 1 in the game for third place in the tournament As impressive as the five Lion runners on the Caleb Root in 27th with a time of 21:27. T. Walker 162-461; G. Denny 153-405; J. R. Kasmaky 157-419. all-SMAA boys’ and girts’ cross country teams Bellevue won Tuesday’s jamboree, and the this fall, is that fact that the Lions worked their overall conference title, with 53 points, fol­ way into the team standings. lowed by Leslie 54. Olivet 57. Maple Valley 65. Cred Gauses and Serie, Man - E. Com 192; 1. Haney 146; N. Thaler 167; G. Yoder and Morrice 126. 200-515; B. Teny 203-528; W. Birman 212­ Tbe SMAA hosted its final cross country 514; G. Waggoner 182-481; R Nash 166; D. jamboree Tuesday, Oct 12, at Bellevue. The The Lion ladies finished third with 71 points Lion girts placed third and the boys fourth, the Tuesday, behind league champions from Leslie same positions as in the overall final conference with 27. and Bellevue 55. standings. From the boys’ squad Akok Malek. Dustin a time of 22:39. and McMillen was right behind NBT 164; Raiboad Street Mill 143-93. The Maple Valley girts honored were Dhanielle her m sixth m 22:53. Maple VMtey’s Katie Davis was 19th in 2757, Salena WoodmM wm Dero'i Doll, 14-10; Kam OO A Propene 12-12; Tobias and Jessica McMillen. 20th in 28X13, and Amber Hamilton was 21st in Construction 6-18. Gand Canute and Srata - E. Ulrich 187­ Jones. and M ike Hall earned al I - league honors Malek finished second overall at tbe league’s Kierrey 201-484. BawtenMaa Tobias red the Lion ladies in fifth place with 32:42. final jamboree, in the boys’ race, with a time of Leslie’s Ashley Smith won the girts* race in 17.-04. He was just ten second behind tbe league 21:18, and her teammate Jaimie Upton was sec­ champion. Ben Rathw^f of Olivet. Mike Hall was fifth in 18:05 and Dustin ond in 21.50. Jones seventh in 18:20. Rounding out the Lion Regional meet on Saturday, Oct 30. The Lions* next race will be the Division 3 Hecker Agency 93-143; Stage! Concrete 499: B. Htehnw 154; N. Gogrim 165-474. B Wilton 206-503. T CbrisluWA RMIN- WN, P* ?Pher 193-498: L Greer 206­ 525; L Dnwe 171-457; S. Drake 208-450; L EIliMon 212-567; S VinDenbmg 305-570; P Britten 157-408 21*10 * and -T<*4 Itadny Mined To the residents of Baltimore Township Y^ee Zephyr 18-10: Wbodnauee Snnnill 16-13; TVCCU 16-12; HMthtgt City Bank i would appreciate you, VOTEfor BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE 153-123; FWl Home 15-13; Wbodland Sate, 123-153; Conaumera Independant I for by the Com 2080 Mixer Rd. 93-183: * Srata - T. Neymeiyer Maali Bte Ron Miller Concrete WtxxSmd Machine 93-183. 199: S. Hatae 172-491; L. Porter 211-595; P Scobey 230-587; T. Graham 164; R. O'Knefe 210-593; L Miller 268-730; K. Beebe 194. Wararo’e fflph (teara A Saria - A Hall 179-472; V. Scobey 155-402; C O'Keefe 212­ 566. > by Wally at the Eiftelh Grade White Tbe eighth grade Heatings white football team overcame some sloppy play on their homefieid leal Wedneaday night in defeating a hard naming Caledonia aqaad 20-12. The Saxona turned the ball over four times on the night, but thank, to aome outstanding special teams play they managed to crane up up to 4 W tun. Aureal R 2004. with the win. Hastings October 2 3rd scored early Nick when McClelland took a pitch from Adam Skedgell and found Ryan Burgdorf wide open down­ field to give the Saxons a six-point lend. Caledonia answered quickly with a touch­ down of its own, and the score was knotted at six apiece. Pride Pride starts from tbe heart; it comes from within! It is never giving up tbe fight; it is never giving in! Hastings turned the ball over on the next possession, but the defense forced Caledonia to punt On the ensuing kick, Burgdorf picked the ball up on his own Ifi-yard line and scam­ For tha pwpcaa of placing in nomination candktatea for the folowing offices: State Board of Education UntearaBy of Mchgtan Regents Mchgian State Univoroity Trustees Wayne State University Governors Justice of the Supreme Court r Probate Judge partial term It is holding your bead high; it is reaching for the stars. It is knowing that dignity is never TOG far! pered 90 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. It is a “love" and commitment; it is trust, Saxons, Caledonia again bad to punt the ball truth and honesty. It is always being the “BEST" that you away. This time, McClelland fielded the bell “KNOW” that you can be. the score. He then finished the Saxon scoring It is giving of yourself; it is sharing triumphs and wins. County CommiastonerB It is being willing to lend a hand; again and again. It is striving for perfection; even if it buns. 2004-1007 stop by the and twisted and weaved his way 65 yards for by kicking for the conversion. Josh Welch. Luke Mansfield. Dustin Bateson, and Burgdorf all had outstanding ‘ games offensively for the Saxons, and the continued fine line play of Jevicks. Hedges. It is determination and sacrifice; the giving of yourself. For what’s best for the team, so all can reap the wealth. helped keep tbe Saxons in the game. Defensively the entire team played well against a powerful Caledonia running attack. Welch. Hedges and Brian Raak each had quarterback sacks, Devon Armstrong made a touchdown saving tackle on the second half 2004-1010 Coaches, players, families, community. Must show teamwork to bcild unity. touchdown saving tackle in the closing sec­ 2003-2013 It is reaching inside to find the pride 2004-2007 kick-off return, and Bateson made another onds of the game. Mansfield picked off a pass late in the con­ To prove your own “self-worth" test. and Gabc Purchase. TJ Steeby. Johnny That will put the first stone into place, and watch Success* birth! Cross, Robert Parsons and Mark Salski all Written by: Tanvni M. King ■ Johnson, Bolton. Spurgeon and Skedgell It is the first of many stepping stones; needed to build a team. 2004-2005 2004 2005 defensive Your value and your worth. It is sometimes stepping aside; to let the best man play. 2004 2000 another It is working and showing what you're made of. When you know that he’s the “right" man to do the job, regardless of tbe rank and age. 2004-2007 After played well for the Saxoo defense as they held off a late Caledonia comeback. , �Pana 16 - Thursday. October 21.2004 - Tha Haaanga Barmer Hackett and Christian end Marshall ends Vikes’ soccer season Deltons perfect KVA start Lakewood senior Joeh Rayner steals the baft from a Marshall player 4n the midfield during Monday night's district opener on Unity Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Denon guard Kalee Hogoboom finds some open space In the center of the Kalamazoo Christian defense on Thursday night (Photo by Linda Boyce) Kellogg's Delton hot start to tbe Kalamazoo Valley Association season came Panthers 19-7, then continued to pull away in the second half. by Brett Brauer teammale just inside the 18-yard line with 17 Sports Editor M*r-’Mtches happen once district tournament minutes left to play. Less than a minute later time rolk around. When they do, losing coaches though. Marshall came with an attack exactly Like the one a minute sooner this time the shot can't ask for anything more than their players floated just out of Stroner's reach for the fifth best efforts. score of the ball game. “They did give their all tonight," said Lakewood vanity boys* soccer coach Paul Marshall added one final tally with 9:46 remaining in the contest. to an abrupt end with losaes to Kalamazoo Delton was led by 13 points from Haines, Gonzales of his players. “Marshall was just a “We're just a young team." said Gonzales. Christian last Thursday, and Hackett Catholic seven from Katee Hogoboom. and seven points and 16 rebounds from Culben. better team." The Marshall team came to Unity Field on “We've got a lot of players coming back next Central on Tuesday. year." At Hackett the Fighting Irish improved to The Panthers are away for their next two Monday night and knocked off the host Vikings 4-2 in the league and knocked Delton down to KVA contests, a trip to Parchment tonight and 60 in their Division 2 district opener. Marshall Thursday in their final district warm-up contest 4-2 with a 45-30 victory. a trip to Paw Paw on Tuesday. DK is now 8-6 advances to face Hastings this afternoon at 5-2 by Ovid-Elsie. overall this season. Hastings in the district aarnfinsk- Hackett poured in 20 first quarter points, creating a nine-point deficit for the Panthers “We just couldn't keep up with them." said Viking senior midfielder Gabe Rayner. early. DK's offense couldn’t get going for Marshall had 11 most of the night against the half-court pres­ sure defense by the Irish. The Panthers managed just 11 points in the second half. had eight points and six steals for DK. Hackett was led by a pair of 12-point per­ formances. one from Jackie Murphy and one by Caitlin Bosman. Delton head coach Rick Williams called before and it will have to shoot better next time and cut down on the turnovers." Delton committed 20 turnovers in the game and connected on just ten of their 44 field goal attempts. Despite the tough times, Delton led 8-6 at the end of the first quarter Tbe Comets came out in the second quarter and outscored tbe Ins rantnera joroan names drives to the hoop Thursday night against Kalamazoo Christian. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Trojans topped by Scots for fifth in O-K Gold tournament The Thomapple Kellogg vanity boys’ soc­ sion were displayed on both ends. cer team jumped on the Fighting Scots early Mike Gless and Sean Morgan scored for in their O-K Gold Conference tournament the Scots, to give them a 2-1 half-time advan­ game Thursday night, but the Scots came tage, then Trent VanHaitsma added an insur­ back for a 3-1 win. ance goal in the second half. Tbe Trojans came out early and scored first “It just took the wind right out of us. it ten minutes into the game. Chad Brice scored came off a deflection and Edwin just got his his forth goal against the Scots this year, total­ finger tips on it But it wasn't enough." said ing eight goals for the season. TK coach Christian Niles. “We are really That would be the last goal tbe Scots would allow TK to score in the OK Gold tourney. The Scots avenged their early season loss to looking forward to the Districts, we believe we can make a statement." The Trojans opened district action in the Trojans with there unanswered goals. Division 2 on Wednesday in Hastings, against The game was a typical rivalry Mason. The district finals will be played in game between the two teams. Aggression and pas­ Hastings at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Lota oT Rom A Loti of Extras Lovely large brick ranch on two city lots in Upper Taffee. Hastings. Close to Tyden Park and Downtown. Almost l.DOO-sq.-ft. main floor and over LlOO-sq.-ft. walk-out basement. Two fire­ places. built-in china cabinet, central air. plenty of storage space, backyard deck, storage shed, pri­ vacy fence, large two-car attached garage. Two “roomy" bedrooms with lots of closet space. Possible third bedroom. 1 1/2 baths, new roof. $172,900 ______________ Call owner at (269) 945-9097 for appointment__________ It waa Lakewood’s second game in two nights. The Vikings ended their league eeeaoa with a 9-0 ktaa Io WitUamaKn. “I still say this is the heat team we played thee year even, though they will cad up eecoad or third in oar league." arid Gonzatea. “We played a i.ian-to-man in the first half and kept the score close only giving tip two goals, both oe miscues far point Hank shots on Brad (Sooner)." Williamston scored at will in the second half, to How the Vikinga out far the fint time due r-aaon. even with Stroner making 27 saves and Man Tidball four Alec Rice was ve^ busy at sweeper bet had a solid game again. _____________ the second half with tbe ball on our offensive end 70-perceni of the half, but could not score." The Vikings' tied the game at 1-1 at the 29:25 mark of the first half on a goal by Jon Skirvin. the first half. Gabe Rayner assisted him on the goal. Lakewood slowedflhrMarshall boys down a bit in the final 30 minutes of the first half, but Ovid-Elsie took a 3-1 lead with two more Digit........................ .......................................... 23-1 goals against Viking keeper Nick Clancy, then Relativity.................................................. 16-5 Levi Phelps pulled the Vikings back within one al the 9:09 mark of ibe first half off an assist Ashley &. Cross Construction ................. 17-7 Stroner finished with 17 saves, and some been here tautle, along with great effort from AJex Hrnkio and Kyle Root at the midfield poritiom.' arid Gonzales. “Ed Whilesei waa great oa defease.” score on a penalty shot with 30:52 left to play in Marshall centering pass found a wide open have Skirvin and Mania Sdnadi “for their all oat minutes into the ball game, then tallied a second 51-33 victory to stay undefeated in league "They “Several players made nice give and go pass­ fought to tbe end not giving up. We controlled were impressive, like a diving stop after a showed." said Williams of tbe Comets. “We but couldn't find the net in the second half. before Lakewood recorded its first, and only, The experienced Comets came away with a ptay. Tbe Vikings battled to a 3-2 half-time score, mouth, but couldn't put them in. The team utes of tbe half to put tbe game away. inexperienced tesm " last against him in the second. Th**y had four goal s and exploded for two goals in the first ten min­ good experienced team" and a “good young, topped several nice crosses from the corners io the own. Marshall then came out in the second half Kalamazoo Christian a battle between “a were keeper Brad Stroner in the first half, and 12 couldn’t get anything going offensively of its Thursday's KVA contest between Delton and boys es and wall passes." said Gonzales. “We had Marshall got the scoring started less than five ten points and ten rebounds. Jordan Haines Lakewood shots against Lakewood shot on goal. Alex Culben led Delton on the night with The Lakewood sophomore Kyle Root moves the bel Into ths oDsnatos end of the field lor hie team Monday night against Marshall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) burn Alex Haskin. Tbe Vikings out shot the Marauders 22 to 17 for the game, but in the second half at the 17:56 and 2:30 marks Ov»d-El sic added to its lead. Players of the game for Lakewood were Barry County YMCA 2S64 Coed Langue Frit VoOeybed Seans Prime Time ........................................... 14-10 You Goys Sane.....................................12-12 Hastings Manufacturing .......................... .7-17 Ahmet Famous...................................... 4-20 Hex Fab....................................................3-24 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Octoter 21, 2004 - Page 17 FOOTBALL, continued from page 12 just like that it was 14-0. On its next series it was an interception by he has in every game this season, got every­ quickly in the second half. TK added an II- one into the game. Bellevue used only three running back yard touchdown run by Ben Ybema in the Ben Fox that set up the Lions offense, this time at the Maple Valley 35. Boss ran the throughout quarterback keeper for 17 yards and then handed it off to Denver Hine, who broke a Whitcomb finished as the leading ball carrier in the contest with an even 100 yards. To his string of tackles on his way to a 48 yard credit, the 5’8", touchdown scamper. the entire Corey and game first quarter, and then a one-yard score by Adam Loveless and an cight-ysrJ score by 150 pound running back Ybema in the second quarter. Holland Christian came out in the second half, and fumbled away the opening kick-off. never let up. even though his team was hope­ lessly behind, and ran hard right up until the It took the Trojans only two plays to pound the ball into the end zone. Nate Labinc scored end. on a one-yard plunge to start the clock run­ Lakewood 20, Jackson Northwest 14 The Vikings are 4-4 thanks to last Fridaynight’s 20-14 win over Jackson Northwest. To ning. The Maroons came back with two fourth quarter touchdowns, then Jodie Scott put the utes was a microcosm of the entire game. win this week, the Vikings won’t be able to allow the Bulldogs as many opportunities as finishing touches on the homecoming victory with a 42-yard TD run for TK. While the Lions ran up a total of 99 yards of they provided the Mounties. Loveless carried the ball 15 times for 95 yards to lead the Trojan ground attack, while Maple Valley made it 26-0 just before the quarter ended when Lance Harvey ran it in from five yards out, capping a five play. 26 yard drive. That drive was initiated by a Jason 3cardslee fumble recovery. The statistics at the end of the firs 12 min­ offense, the defense was holding the Broncos The Lakewood defense came up big when to -11. recovering three fumbles and an inter­ ception along the way. it had to against Northwest. The Mounties Ybema added 71 yards on the ground. Labine spent some time deep in Viking territory, but the Lakewood D held the Mounties back from inside the Viking ten-yard line on three occa­ 48. Finkbeiner 60. and Scott 71. On the other side of the ball, the Trojans, It took less than a minute in the second quarter for the Lions to score again, this time on a five yard touchdown run by Beardslce. sions to provide the victory. Following a Bronco punt. Lamphere dashed 35 yards to paydirt only to have the play night. “We shut down their passing game," said Trojan coach Tim Penfield. “They had 206 called back on a penalty. Not to be discour­ aged, Lamphere followed up with a 30 yard run. setting up Beardslee's score. with the help of the soggy conditions, stymied the Maroon’s aerial offense for much of the yards of offense, and most of that came in the Drew fourth quarter.’’ The Trojan defense forced the action with numerous quarterback sacks and hurries. Kersjes kicked the extra point to make the score 32-0 and it suddenly became clear why the football field in Bellevue was built next to Ybema had an interception, and Joe Wenger and Troy Rock picked up Holland Christian a cemetery. With Matt Gordeneer quarterbacking the fumbles. The Saxons ’ Jesse Lemon works to pul down a Wayland ball carrier from behind in Friday night’s contest in Wayland. (Photo by Nicole Wood) TK’s Nate defender in Labine Friday a drags Maroon contest night's THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MA> TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Diane L. Hammond, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated November 21, 2002 and recorded November 27, 2002 in document number 1092538, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LaSaite Bank National Association as Trustee tor Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2003-BC2 by assignment dated September 29,2^03 and record­ ed on October 8, 2003 in document number 1115150. Barry County Records There is dawned to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Twer.iy-NIne and 78/100 Dollars :$67,029 78) inciud.ng interest at the rate of 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage ?.nd the statutes of the Slate of Midwgan. notice is heresyigLien that ihe mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at pubhc venue at the Barr/ County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on October 28,2004. in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lake wood's defense also added an insur­ ance touchdown in the fourth quarter, when Kyle Rowland picked up a Mountie fumble and raced 90 yards the other way for a touch­ down. Lake wood started its scoring in the first quarter with an 11 yard run by Adam Wrubel. Alec Rice’s extra-point kick was good fol­ lowing the TD. Delton Kellogg's Alex Culbert arrives Tyler Beglin added six more points to the just in time to break up a long Kalamazoo Viking total with a 5-yard run in the third Christian pass attempt in the first haff quarter. Beglin led the Lakewood attack with 101 yards on 11 carries, and completed his only Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Harvey Wyskowski made it 46-0 with 4:33 left in the half when he ran it in from four pass for 29 yards to Travis Willard. Wrubel rushed seven times for 29 yards, and Jason Copelin carried the ball six times for 25 yards for Lakewood. The Vikings had just 203 yards of total offense, with 174 coming on the ground. yards out with Ken Cams adding the extra point. coach Bob Veitch. “We say a wins a win. It club on its next possession, the Lions scored again in less than a minute, with Gordeneer passing 30 yards to Morris for the touchdown. Kersjes’ extra point kick made it 39-0. Bellevue scored its only points of the game just before the end of the half when Tucker Kulish broke free from 33 yards out and quar­ terback Travis Briggs ran in the two point conversion. The second half saw a running clock help “It wasn’t a great game,’’ said Viking head was up and down. We just couldn’t control the tempo of the game.” It took big plays from many defenders to help the Vikings hold onto their lead. Wrubel had 11 tackles. Gabe O’Mara and Alan O’Donnell each had ten, and Beglin recorded keep the score down. On the first play from nine. scrimmage for the Lions. Harvey busted up the middle, broke back against the grain and ‘That was big for out defense." said Veitch. “They needed that tonight.” raced 52 yards to the end zone. The extra point kick by Cams nade it 53-8. The game’s final touchdown came in the The Thomapple Kellogg varsity football fourth quarter on a two yard run by Levi Middleville 44, Holland Christian 14 team followed the homecoming contest script to a tec Friday night in its 44-14 win over Andler. For the evening, the Lions piled up 290 Holland Christian. The Trojans scored early and often, got yards rushing and added another 66 in the air. everyone into the game, and celebrated their The Broncos finished with 133 yards rushing seventh victory of the season. and one lone passing yard. Trojan quarterback Chris Humphrey threw just four passes in the contest, in the chilly Harvey led all Lion rushers with 68 yards on only five carries. Hine finished with 52 The premises are located in the Crty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 10 and 11. Block 6. Plat of Lincoln Part Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 55. The redemplion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and theie is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any. are limitoc solely to the return ol the bid amount tendered at rete Dated: September 30. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LaSaite Bank National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2003-BC2. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ale No. 269.0154 ASAP611953 9/30. 10/7. 10/14, 10/21 yards on the ground, Lamphere add 48 and wet conditions, leaving the bulk of the offen­ sive attack to the TK running backs. He com­ Beardslec 43. In all an even dozen backs car­ ried the ball for the Lions as Mittelstaedt. as pleted only two passes, but for 85 yards and a touchdown. The TD was a 49-yard pass to COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM 0STAMED BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. WBktos and Shire Lynn Wiluns. husband and wMe, to Ctoftoanoai Mortgage Company, inc., mortgagee, dated December 27,2001 and recorded January 4,2002 in Document# 1072458 Barry County Record*. sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 47/100 Dollars ($83,999.47) including interest at the rate of 9.04% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wS bo foredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on November 18,2004. The premises are located In the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Township at Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan; thence West 280.50 feet along the North line of said Section 16 Io the point of beginning; thence South 330 feet parallel with the East ine of said Section 16; twice West 396 feet; thence NOrth 330 Met; thence East 396 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.S24ia, in which case the redamptton period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tha foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 14,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Crtrfinanoai Mortgage Company, toe. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-50*1 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201.2008 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is the Trojans a 7-0 lead in the first quarter after Humphrey added 'he p a t. kick. The Trojans would make it 30-0 at the half, then get the running clock rule into effect seeking an individual to serve on the Parks and Grandview Foot and Ankle Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the is unnimru mt/ thuf Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; and must , Dr. Uebele be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2004. LORENCE HUBBELL S/I4/16 - 102503 A life that touches others goes on forever. is now accepting patients The bond may have been broken when Please rail you were taken, but the love of three short years 269-948-9155 )r I r N It sp,t m.l . x . III bring memory Lorence Hubbell Ibu have been a year, now— October 23rd. 2003. Sometimes when I'm alone and lost in thought, you come to me as if in a dream. And I smile, knowing that though we cannot be together now. we re always close in thought. Sadly missed by wife. Jessie, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren (isp. that I had with you aril! forever be in my heart. Miss you. Papa! -Cyrv.Jaden r /iH»r prni.it us u*-li us ma nt, • COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOUTNCENTRAl MICHIGAN Housing Specialist: (full-time) directs operations of housing projects to provide low income individu­ als with housing rehabilitation services or connects individual with the appropriate agency. Associate’s degree or equivalent. 6-12 months related experience/training. Drug screen and crim­ inal background clearance required. Submit resume/application to CAASCM. Human Resources. 09535615 175 Main. P.O. Box 1026. Battle Creek. Ml 49016. fax to 269/965-1152 or e-mail yolandac@caascm.org EOE . 4 fs . ’ '.n • Utr U trh sp»' m.' • “ ?'l:;s;s n<t Juibt the MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., mortgagee, doted March 20, 2001 and recorded April 9. 2001 in Instrument Number 1067796. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment dated March 20,2001 and recorded on April 9,2001 In Instrument Number 1057797, Barry Count/Records. There is dekned to be duo on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six Mid 27100 Dokars ($126,356.02) mdudng interest at the rate of 7.63% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Bany County. Michigan at 1 -00 p.m. on November 18.2004. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Charteecn Heights Addition No. 2. to me vstage oi MKXKvwe, accocomg to me recoroeo plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62 The redemption period she! be 6 months from the date of such sale, unteee tho property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemplion period shal bo 30 days from the date of safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho forecfoolr? mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 280.0051 09535612 David Finxbeiner, and it gave NOTICE THBRRM BA DEBT COLL ECTOR ATTEMPTBfG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM 0BTAMED WILL K USB) FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. Happy 18 »“ NoNca Of Mortgage Foradoaura Sabo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DE BTANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio sate may bo reoebnetod by tho forectoolng mortgagee In that evonL your damages. If any, ohaM ba limit­ ed sotety to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered al eate, ptuo Merest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet M Ingersoll, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31.2003, and recorded on April 3. 2003 to instrument 1101368. in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven And 34/100 Doiare ($52,137.34). including interest at 7.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nobce is hereby given that said mortgage w« bo toreefoood by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on November 18, 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Wool 42 foot of Lol 19 and the East 42 foot of Lot 20 of HARDENDORF'S ADDI­ TION to the Village of NashvHle. according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Pago 74. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 7. 2004 For more information, ptease caH: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite W36947F01 �Page 18 - Thuroday. October 21. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES AS A OUT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEST AMD ANY IHFORIIAT1ON OBTAMED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY' US AT THE NUMBER BELOW BYOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ' MORTGAGE SALE - Deteutt having bwn mate In the (arms and condktons of a certain mortgage mate by Ralph 0. Odette and Tammy Odette, hus­ band and wife. Mortgagors, to Rrat Franklin RnancW Corporation.. Mortgagee, toted foe 31st day of July. 2003 and recorded in tha office of tho Register of Deeds, tor Tho County of Barry and State of Mfchigen. on the 8fo day of October. 2003 In Document 9 1115183 of Bany County Records, said Mortgage having teen assigns d to Wais Fargo Bonk. NA. as trustee, on which mortgage ton is ctafrnod to bo due. at tho data 01 Ms notice, tho sum of Bghty Rvo Thousand Savon Hundred Fifty Sevan A 79/100 ($85,757.79), and no auk or proceeding at law or In equity having bean Institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant io statute of foe Stalo of Mfchigan In ouch case mate and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 28th day of October, 2004 at 1030 o’clock am. Local Time, said mortgage wffi bo tore­ ctoeed by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder. at ttto Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, (that being ths bulking where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hstd), of ths promises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neoeeaary to pey foe amount due, aa afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.500% per annum and al legal costs, chargee, and siipsnsss. Inducing the attorney tees aiowed by law. and atoo any aum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect ks interest m mo premises. wrucxi san premises ar? oescnoeo M Mow M M CMM> pm or pm ol M MuMod In (10 IboraNp d Aaoyrte. County d Bony. SUM of McNgan. and daaokad aa Mows. Io •*: IbwnaNp of Aaayrta. County of Bany, StaM of Mtcmgan, ano oeacnoeo as roaows. ine west o acres of tho North 1/2 of tho Northeast IM of the Southeast 1M of Section 17. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, the Eaat Ine to bo 18 toot Eaat of the Mio house on said land; except commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1M of tho Sodteoot 1M of said Section 17. foonoe East dong said quarter Ine a dtotance of 135 toot thence South 200 tooL toonco West 135 toot, thonoo North 200 toot to tho point of beginning, excepting so much thereof ao is toyed out for occupied lor high­ way purposes. 6750 Keyes Rd. During ths twelve (12) months immsritotoly blowing the sate, tho property may bo redeemed, except that in tho event that tho property to determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6003241a, tho property may bo reoeemeo amng w oaya vnmeaunety mowing me sale. Datod: 9/2804 Weis Fargo Bank, NA. ae trustee, Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. P.C. Jonathon L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Weis Fargo Bank. NA. ao fruatee, 888 W »g Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 ASAP811288 9/30,10/7,10/14,10/21 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Bate THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MkJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa eato may be MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has teen mate m tho conditions of a mortgage mate by Sean R. Wn Dommeton and Penny L Van Dommeton. husband and wtto, original mortgagors), to EcufCredtt Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee. datod March 10, 1998, and recorded on March 17, 1996 in instru­ ment 1008639. in Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of Eighty-One Thousand Fifty And 40/100 Dottars ($81,050.40). inducing interest at 9.6% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tha statute in such case mate and pro­ vided, nottco is hereby given foot said mortgage wtt bo torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged prsmtoos. or some part of them, at putSc vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Heelings st 130 PM. on November 4,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: That part of tho Northwest fractions! 1M of the Southeast 1M of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 10 Wool deecnted as: Commencing at tho Southeast comer of said Section, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 1481.69 toot along the South Uno of said Section, thsroe North 00 dogrose 29 minutes East 162432 toot along the oontoMne of Briggs Road to too place of beginning of this description, thence South 89 dogrose 55 minutes West 250.0 toot along a Mo which to 3003 toot North of and parallel with ths South Mo of the Northwest fractional IM of said Southeast 1M, thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes Eaat 150.0 test, thence North 89 tegross 55 minutes East 250.0 toot, thence South 00 degress 29 minutes West 150.0 feet dong tho centerMe of Briggs Road to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right­ of-way over tho Easterly 33 toot thereof. Tho redemption period chai bo 6 months from the date of such mlIs. unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 8003241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 30.2004 For more information, please cal: FC J 248363.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For EquiCrodk Corporation of Ml 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte P035735F01 ‘ RO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. dared at eate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mate in the condktons of a mortgage mate by Eugene O. Ryan, a single man. original mortgagor(s), to Capstone Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1989. and regarded on January 13. 2000 In instrument 1O4QW0, and assigned by moans assignments to ab* of Now York, as Trustee aa assignee b/an assignment dated September 28. 2001 recorded on October 2, 2001 In instrument 1067489. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be tee at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty-Throe And 96/100 Dolors ($98333.96). including interest at 1035% per annum. Under the power of sale contened in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mate .-.nd pro­ vided, notfco to hereby given that said mortgage wifl bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promtoes, or some part of them, at put* vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on November 18.2004. Said premises are sttuatod In Township of Barry. Bany County, Mfchigan. and are described as: A parcel of land situated in foe West 1/2 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, being more particu­ larly described aa: Commencing at the North IM comer of Section 7, Town 1 North. Rango 9 West; thence South 02 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds East 1512.11 toot along the North and South 1/4 ■no of aaid Section to the South Mo of tho Ptat of Smith’s Acree, according to tho recorded plat there­ of in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 10, Bany County Records, at a point North 89 degress 00 minutes 00 seconds East 8.96 toot from tho Southwest comer of said Ptat as monumontod; thence continuing South 02 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds East 82830 toot along said 1M Mo; thence South 87 degrees 40 minutee 26 seconds Wool 406.97 toot porpondfcuter wkh said IM Mo; thence South 44 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West 228.00 toot to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 44 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West 226.00 feet; foance North 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 sec­ onds West 482.64 toot to tw Souttwesteriy right of way Me of Sprague Road; thence North 44 degrees 30 minutos 10 seconds East 226.00 toot atong said Soufoeaatoriy Mo to a point North 45 degrees 29 minutee 50 seconds West from the ptooo of begin­ ning; thence South 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 sec­ onds beginningTho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unions dotornMod aban­ doned in aooordanoo wkh MCLA 6003241a, in which caao tho redemption period shal bo 30 days from tho date ol ouch sale. Datod: October 7,2004 For more Information, ptoaoo cal: FC X 248313.1302 Troll A TTort, P.C. Attorneys For Bank ofNow York, as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rto F032947F02 911 TELECOMMUNICATOR Barry County Central Dispatch / E 911, a 24 hour operation, is accepting applications for a Full-time 911 Telecommunicator. JOB DUTIES: Receive emergency 911 and non emergency calls for service and inquiries from the public. Evaluate information and dis­ patch the appropriate police, fire, and emergency medical agency. Operate communications equipment including computers, radios, and telephones. The person selected for this position will be required to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, and will be required to work overtime as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • • • • U.S. Citizen High School diploma or equivalent Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written Type 30 w.p.m. Deadline for application: November 15, 2004, 5 p.m. THS HUM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY BFORWITTOH WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE. Default having been mate in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mate by Suaan Afcaia. to Green Tree Serving LLC (Mt/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated December 2. 1996. and recorded in the Office of the Register a! Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Mfchigan on December 30. 1968. in Uber 681. Page(») 986. eL seq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the tete of thw Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $81.67436. and no proceedtogs having been instituted to recover the deb! now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained M said Mortgage has become operative: \ NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on November 18,2004 al 1D0 pjn.. on the stope ex the Courthouse in ths City of Hastings, that behind the place tor hokMg the Circuit Court tor the County of Bany, there win be oftorad tor sate and aold to •» htfwal bidder, al put* sate, tor toe pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, togattw wtth interest al 9.00 percent per annum, legal coats, attorney toes, and any taxes, and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tros Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), tees pay on or prior to the date of said; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foltows, to wk: BEGINNING AT THE EAST IM CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 32" WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1M UNE OF SECTION 19. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 13 53* EAST 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 5632- EAST 348.48 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 13 53* WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Ths redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date ol sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or abandonmert. If abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD & ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mte Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Bghti Streel P.O. Box 5817 Traverse Cky, Mfchigan 498983817 (231)941-9860 Dated: October 7.2004 (11/11) NcmcEQFroRmrwiRF THB RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMf>T•tG TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY WORMATjON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Detauk having been mate In toe conditehs of a certain Mortgage mate by Brian J. Sum, a mar­ ried man, and Unde Stuive, his wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mc/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), datod November 9, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor foe County of Bany in tho State of Michigan on November 15, 2000, in Document No. 1051920, et. aaq., on whfcfi Mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $125,431.66 and no proceedings having bean insti­ tuted to recover foe debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby foe power of sate oontrtoed In said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on November 18,2004 at 1 DO p.m., on foe stops of foe Courthouse in the Cky of Hastings, foal being foe plate tor hokMg tho Ckcutt Court tor the County of Bany, there wB be ottered for sate and sold to foe highest bidder, al put* sate, for foe pur­ pose ol satisfying foe amounts of duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wkh interest al 1030 percent per annum, legal coffta. attorney toes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pay on or prior to the date o said sate; said premises are described In said Mortgage aa fotows, to-wk: PARCEL 0: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 03 EAST 789.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57' EAST 360.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57* EAST 300.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 03 EAST 230.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 5T WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 03 WEST 23030 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 86 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRBED AS. THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1M OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 03 EAST 982.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57' EAST 403.96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT. ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRBED PLACE OF ENDING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD & ROY. PC Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Fmanace Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Mch^an 49696-5817 Barry County Central Dispatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply in person or mail resume to: Barry County Central Dispatch 2600 Nashville Road Hastings, Michigan 49058. 02607689 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 7.2004 (11/11) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTORS estate of JAMES C. DUNN Deceased Dele of birth: 06/20/26 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent JAMES C DUNN, who toed at 14128 South Lake Doster Drive. PtamweH. MfcNgen dwd August 19. 2004. October 15,2004 Sydney P. Waldorf P64741 141 East Mfchigan Avenue. Suite 600 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269-362-5300 Rose J. Dunn 14128 South Lake Doster Drive Ptanwel. Ml 49080 Patricia L Dunn 1509 Sunnyside Boulevard Johnesburg.IL 60050 269-664-6201 Mottoe Of Mnrtg^a Forecteewettato THB ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTPK3 TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WEOBTAMWU.BEUKDFORTNATPURPOSE... PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE ttt ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo < reacinted by the torodoolng mortgagee to that event, your damages, If any, ahak be Matt­ ed solely to ttw return of the bld amount tendamd al sate, ptaa IntoraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Deteuk has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Mfchaei L Wagner and Karon S. Wagner, husband and wk*, original mortgagors;, to First of America Bank xwentgan, XRongagee. oazeo oepiernDer 1, 1993, and recorded on October 12, 1993 in Uber 585 on Page 480. in Barry county records. Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due et the date hereof foe sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Four And 60/100 Dottars ($39,784.60), toctodtog interest al 735% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and foe atotuto in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal aaid mortgage wB be foredoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises. or soma part of foam, at pubttevandue. at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on November 18,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairevkle, Barry County, Mfchigan. and are described as: Parcel C: commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes West. 871.43 toot along the East and West 1/4 line ot said Section 31 to the East line of the West 120 acres ot foe Southeast 1Z4 of said section; thence South 0 degrees 25 minutes East. 2014.46 toot; thence South 89 degrees 35 rrvnutes West 295.80 toot to foe Northerly Ine of M-69 and the ptooo of begin­ ning; thence North 43 degrees 10 minutes. 473.61 teat along said Northerly Ine; thence North 0 degrees 25 rrwitues West 46139 toot; thence Soufo 89 degrees 56 minutes East 321.50 toot; thence South 0 degress 25 minutes East. 806.96 test to foe place of beginning. Barry County Records Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from foe date of such eato. Dated: October 14.2004 For more Information, please cd: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National Cky Bank aucceeoor by merger and/or name change to First ol America Bank - Michigan, NA 30400 Totograph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Forma. Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rto 4037088F01 sumo. Nottoo Of Mortgage Forectoeute Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTSMTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ttFORMATXJN WE OBTAM WBX BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto oete mey bo teodnded by tho foradooing mortgagee. In that ovonl your damago^L k any, rhdl bo levi­ ed ootety totoe return of ttw bid amount tan- MORTGAGE&UE -‘ootautthte been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Mfchaei J. Newman, a married man and Tina Newman, hus­ band and yrito, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, datod November 30.2001. and record­ ed on December 19, 2001 in fry ‘rnenl 1071678. and assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Dataware Corporation as aacignsio by an assignment datod July 18,2002 recorded on August 4,2002 fri instru­ ment 1084934, in Barry county records. Mtahigen. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date heraof foe aum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Nine And 48/100 Dollars ($87,679.48). todudtog interest al 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and th? statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice « hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at put* vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on November 18. 2004 Said premises are situated it. Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Southwest IM of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as; commencing at the Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28; thence West 10 rods; thence North 16 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 16 rods to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m vvhich case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 7. 2004 For more information, please caH: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic RegTtration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 46025-5822 Rto S011590F02 �The Hastings Banner - Thuredey. October 21.2004 - Page 19 Nodoo Of Mortgage Forectooure Cate THB RRM B A DCBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MPORMATKM WE OBTAM WAX BE UMD FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNo oatootay bo reedndod by toe tare eta stni mertRabM. In the' evert, your dteaagea, V any, ahafl bv tank­ ed drtely to the rattan of kto bid asset tendared at aaiA ptaa MMmoL MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has been made in toe condktons of a mortgage made by Keith Schutz, and Dawn Schutt, huebend and wile, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Rrat Bonk al South Dakota. NA. Mortgagee. datod September 22. 1907. and recorded on July 24.1996 In MbumorA 1015505. In Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mort.gago there la claimed to bo duo at too data hereof too aum of Twenty-Four Thousand Bght Hundred Ton And 50/100 DoMs ($24,810.50), indudtog interest at 7% per annum. Under too power of Bais contained In aaid mort­ gage and too statute in ouch mm mode and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given tool aaid mortgage wfl bo torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged pramtaos, or some pert of them, at pubic vonduo, at too Bony County Courthouse m HaaBnga al 130 PM, on November 4.2004. ' Said premises are Mooted in Tbwnehlp of Irving. r>----- Cnimcarry uounry,UWXw, Nscrsgen, ana are oescnooo — aa. Commencing al too Southwest comar ol too West 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Tbwn 4 roan. Kongo a vvesi. w pace or uegawwig, tnonce North 31 rods, toonoo East 20-24 rode, toonoo South 31 rods, thence Wool 20-2/3 rads to ptooo of beginning Irving Township, Barry County, Mfchigan. Tho redemption period she* bo 12 months from too date of ouch eato. Datod: September 30,2004 For more information, please cal: FC F 248.5831313 Trod A Trod. P.C. Attorneys For US Bank. Nadonef Association ND. supeeoor through merger to Aral Bank of South Dakota, NA 30400 Totegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025 5822 Rto 8021838F03 m»>«« MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NPORMAnON WE OBTAM WKX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto eato may bo VanHartsma Jr., a married man and Kathy VanHartsma, hto wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgagee, datod February 25,2004, and recorded on Manto 4. 2004 in instrument 1123177. to Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there One Hundred Eleven Thousand Sixty-Nine And 39/100 DoSare ($111,08939). indudtog interest at 7.75% per annum. Under too power of eato oonttoned to eaid mort­ gage and too statute to such com made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a eato of too mortgaged promtooe, or some part of toom, at pubfc vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to 130 PM. on November 4.2004. Said premises are skuatad to Township of Barry. Barry County, Mfchigan. and are described as: Commencing al too Soutoead comer of Section 9, Town 1 North, Rango 9 West, Barry Tbwnehlp, Barry County, Mfchigan; toonoo Norto 00 dogrose 41 minutee 40 seconds Wool 831.00 toot along too East inc of said Sodton; thence North 80 degrees 34 minutos 13 seconds Wool, 129246 toot; toonoo North 00 degrees 50 minutee 34 seconds Wool 272.44 toot along too Wot Ine of too East 1/2 of too Southeast IM of eato Section to too true point of beginning; toonoo Norto 00 dogrose 60 minutee 34 seconds Wool 29339 toot along sold West fine; thence South 80 dogrose 43 minutee 61 seconds EasL 380.07 toot; toonco South 00 degrees 50 min­ utes 34 seconds EasL 293.88 toot; toonoo Norto 80 degrees 43 minutee 51 seconds WsoL 380.07 tool to too Point of Beginning. Subjed to an easement tor pubic hifrwey purposes tor Ktogsbury Road The redemption period shod bo 6 montos from toe date of such ante, unteos determined aban­ doned In accordance wito MCLA 8003241a, In which com too redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of ouch eato. Dated: September 30. M04 For more information, pteaoo cal: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rto J034983F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2004-224047 DE Estate of June I. KeHer Date of birth: June 3. 1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: whose addresses) are unknown and whose interest in toe matter may be barred or effected by too lotowmg. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. June I. Kaier, who lived al 4501 Wakkxl Rd.. Delton 40046, Michigan, dtod April 30. 2004. Credtors of toe decedent are notified that st claims against the estate will be forever barrw. unteos presented to Samuel F. Kader, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repreoantakvo, or to both tho probate court al 220 W. Court St. Hastings, and the namodforopooed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Date: October 21.2004 Devid M. Koons P39300 214 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49050 28*948-9407 Samuel F. Kaier 5411 Wskforf Rd. Detton, Ml 49046 28*623-6141 (10/21) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA OBTABRD WtaL BE USED FOR THAT iPOtt. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER MHF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In too terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy W. Barrett and Patricia M. Barrett. husband and wito. Mortgagors, to IndyMac reongago notunge, mt., waongagoe. oaxeo me day of Juno, 1908 and recorded in tho office of the Register ol Deeds, tor Ths County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of June. 1998 in Instrument No. 1014078 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo, at too dote of tote notice, tho sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Rve Hundred Thirty Seven & 81/100 ($87,537.81). and no suit or procoedhg al law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute ol the State of Mfchigan in such case made and provided, notice io hereby given that on the 28th day of October. 2004 at 130 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wN be torectoeed by a sale at putAc auc­ tion, to too highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, {that being too building whore too Circuit Court for toe County of Barry is hold), of tho premises described in said mortgage, or co much thereof ao may bo necessary to pay tho amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.50% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including tho attor­ ney toes slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to prated its interest in tho premtoes. Which said premtoes are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated m me Township of Orangeville, County ol Bany. State ol Michigan, and described as tottows. to wH: Rider A Legal Description Parcel H: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1M of Section 18. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing at tho East IM comer ot said Section; thence Norto 88 degrees 56 minutee West 567.47 toot along toe South Ine of said Northeast 1M; thence North 21 degrees 00 minutes West 89.57 feet; thence South 69 degrees 00 minutes West 17.46 feet; toonoo Norto 21 degrees 00 minutes West 166.03 toot to the place of beginning; toonoe North 21 degrees 00 minutes Wool 220.0 toot; thence North 80 degrees 00 min­ utoo East 502 toot more or less, to the centerline of Orangovdto Crook; thence Southeasterly along said oenteritoe 249 feet, more or less, to a line which boats Norto 80 degrees 00 minutes East from the ptooo of beginning; toonoo South 89 degrees 00 minutes Wool 610 toot, more or less, along said Ine to too place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress.egress snd utility pur­ poses over a 66 tool wide strip of land, the Westerly ■no or wntcn ■ oescnoeo as. commencing at tne East IM comer of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 Wool toonoo Norto 88 degrees 58 minutes West 567.47 toot along the South line of the Northeast 1M of said Section to tho place of beginning of said easement, thence North 21 degrees 00 minutes Wool 89.57 toot; thence South 80 degrees 00 min­ utee West 17.46 toeL thence North 21 degrees 00 minutes WW 826.03 toet to tho place of stod eaeemonL Said property includes a 1998 patriot manufac­ tured home. Serial No. PAT22429 UN During the six (6) months immediately folkhving toe eato, too property may be redeemed, except tool In toe event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant io MCLA 600.3241s. the property may bo redeemed during 30 days immediatofy blowing toe sale. Datod: 9/3004 IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 24*362-2800 Pub: 9/30 - 10/21 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given tost the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. November 1, 2004. at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hail Council Chamber. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings, Mfchigwi. Tho purpoee of too Pubifc Hearing la tor too Planning Commission to hoar comments and make a determination on an amendment to Section 9*774 of too City of Hastings Code of Ordinances pertaining to too minimum requirements for dwoBngs outside of Mobile Home Parks Written comments wB bo received at Hastings City Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Mfchigan 49058. Request tor Intormetion andfor minutee of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clark at too same address as stated above. The City wil provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of tho City of Hastings (telephone number 26*945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. STATE OF kBCHKUN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST MELBA A. AMTOWER LIVING TRUST U/A/D 10/21/1974. as amended. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Mefoa A. Amlowor. who lived at 3955 England Drive. Shetoyviile. Michigan, died 9^1/2004. Creditors of the deceased are notified that al claims against the trust win bo forever barred unless presented to the Successor Trustee. FRANK H. AMTOWER. 3955 England Drive, Shofoyvile. Ml 49344. within four (4) months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. Middle H. Anthes P-55927 P.O. Box 1767 Grand Raprds. Ml 49501-1787 (616) 45*1971 Frank H Amtower 3955 England Drive SnefoyviSe. Ml 49344 (1(V21) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT(NGTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYBMORMAT1ON OBTAINED WttX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY U3 AT THE HUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms ana conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Cleon L Brown and Kristine J. Brown, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp.. Mortgagee, dated the 14to day of Juno. 2003 and recorded in the office of ths Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on toe 3rd day of September. 2003 in Document No. 1112326 of Barry County Records, said MortgapG having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo, at too date of this notice, the sum ot One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Eight & 06/100 ($153,978.06), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant Io statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of November, 2004 at 130 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be torectoeed by a eate at pubfic auction. Io the highest biddsr. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being tho buikfing whore tho CircuS Court tor too County of Barry is held), of tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neceosary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, wtth interest thereon at 8.13000% per annum and al legal coots, charges, and expenses, indudtog tho attorney foes aiowed by taw. and aho any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho unde.'wgnod. nec­ essary to protect its interest in too premiers. Which said premises are deocribed as tolows: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel m fond situated to too Townchip ol Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Mfchigan, and described as blows, to wit: Commencing a’ the Northeast comer ol Section 24. Town 2 NorBwflango 8-WeoL BaNmoro Township. Barry County. Michigan; toonoe South 1475 feet to the point of beginning; thence West 298 feet; thence South 450 foot; thence East 298 feet; thence North 450 feet to the point of begin­ ning. Dunng the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may bo redeemed, except that to the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may bo redeemed during 30 days immediately foltowing too sale. Dated: 1CV7/04 Mortgage Etadronfc Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO 8 BROOK. P C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ommm Pub: 10/7-10/28 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESOENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MCMGAN, AND ANY OTHER WTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE toat on toe I3to day of October, 2004. al a regular mooting of too Townchip Board of toe Charter Towrahip of Rutend. toe Rutend Charter Township Board adopfeo an vaunancs, mver prowtec as rooows. An omnano* Io amond fw Ruiand Chartar IbamaNp Zoning OrOTanca lo <taa apacM aaoap«on rartaw lor uaaa (Mar In character and Hana*, Io parmaad uaaa or to uaaa pamdaad undar tpadai axeapton end nol mentioned lite.tun m tiw Zoning Ordnance ot nirtend Charter Toamahlp, ae wati aa Io lartM lie elgnakn requHmam lor ala plana. Tharatora, Rutiand Ctwtar Towrwhkl. Bmry Coord,. Mchigmi ordHw: MKmw i. ■.«. bl ttyi. viw.nLXiLn.nl BMIHBlIUQMmmJILJaJMJaLlLX Special EacepBoh U®e ftestoer tor OBier Uaaa Btaritar la Ctivactar, Nature and IntanaBy: Tho folowtog Artlcteo and Bodtone are hereby adted to 9» Zoning Ordtoanco to provkto a Spectai Exception Review tor Otoer Usee Sknter in Owacter, Nature and tatensfiy ae uaoe per­ mitted in toe Mod zoning dtaMcte, or as usee psrmtasd by spectai enceFton in toe fisted zoning dtatocts. but not mentioned oteewhore In toe Zoning Ordtoanco. 1. Artfcte VI. Section 104.603 (O). to reed as tolowe: (O) Otoor uses stotitar to character, nature and totenotty to permktod usee to too AG dtalrfcL or to toooo uooc permltod by apodal onceplton use porntfi to too AG dtattfcL as detormtoed by too Zoning Adtnintabator. 2. Artfcte Vfl, Sodton 104.703 (H) - tanguago as above 3. Artfcte VHA, Sodton 104.7A09(E) - tanguage as above 4. Artfcte VML Sodton 104303 (F) - tanguags as above 5. Artfcte IX, Sodion 104003 (F) - tanguge as above 6. Artfcte X. Section 104.1003 (F) - tanguago ae above 7. Artfcte XI. Sodton 104.1103 (E) - targuage as above 8. Artfcte Xil, Sodton 104.1203 (K) - tanguago ae above 9. Artfcte XIII. Section 1O4.13O3( C) - tanguago ae above TO. Artfcte XIV. Sodlon 104.1403(F)-tanguago k above 11. Artfcte XV, Section 104.1503(1) - Iangua0o se aDove 12. Artfcio XVI. Section 104.1803(1) - language •* abcra 13. Artfcte XVH. Sodton 1O4.17O3(N) - Imgu^e ae above MBGnmitty OSSMSte mctwrmanm SfffTKMXY-gTECTIYE DAT! AND REPEAL Thio Ordinance shal take effect eight days blowing publcation alter adoption. Al Ordnances or parts of Ordinances In oordfct horewfito are hereby repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tool said Ordnance wB take oM October 29. 2004. A copy of this Ordnance may bo purchased or inspected al toe office of too Township Cterk any time during regular budnooa hours or regular budnooo days at too tdtowing stated addreos. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP BOARD Ruttand Charter Tbwmh^p HaB NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Noitoe io hereby given toot too Barry County Ptanning Commiedon wB oondud a pubic hearing on October 2$, 2004, at 740 pja. in too Communty Room of too Courts A Laar Bufidtog located al 206 Wad Court St, in Hastings, McNgm. Tho subjod of too puMc hearing wB bo too oonoHor* lion of toe blowing amendment to too 1978 Bany County Zoning Ordnance, as amended: ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATON WE OBTAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta cate may bo reodndod by tho foroclooing mortgagee. In that evert, your demegoe. If any, ahafi be fca* od eotefy to tho return of the bid amount tonMORTGAGE^SMEUMMINuTMn maM kl the condrtions of a mortgage maria by Paul David, A Married Man and Joyce E FaughL Husband and WMe, original mortgagors), to Mortgsgo Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002, and recorded on July 10. 2002 in instru­ ment 1083545. to Barry county records. Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Eighteen And 82/100 Dollars ($64,018.82), includ­ ing interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on November 18. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of Block 1 of the Recorded Ptat of the Village of Woodland. Thence Norto along toe East line of Main Street. 188 Feet to the true Place of Beginning: Thence North etong said East Line 52.5 Feet to the South Line of Lands described in Uber 364. Page 602; Thence East 231 Feet along said South Line; Thence South 52.5 Feet; Thence West 231 Feet to the Ptace of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 14. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S036972F01 MAP CH ANGE A-2-2004 Roquoot to rezone property in Section 11n Woodtand Tbwnchto (coo below). That part of too SE 1M of Section 1, T4N, R7W, deocribed as: Commondrg 50 IL West and 346 IL North of too SE cor­ ner of said Section 1. tor Ptaco ot Bogtoning; to W125 fl; to W 25 ft.; to N 200 IL; to E 150 ft; to 8 460 ft to too Ptaco of Beginning. From C-2 (Rural A RMtaanSal Convanianoa CommaraW DUMct) To C-1 (General CommarcW Diatnct) Al 1 the above mentioned property is located In Barry County, Mfchigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on tho proposed amendment eithor vortMfiy or In writing. wB bo given tho opportunity to bo hoard at too above mentioned limo and ptaco. Any writ­ ten response may bo mated to too address Med below or taxed to (289) 94*4820. Tho proposed amendment to tho Barry County Zoning Ordnance Io avaMrio tor pubic inspec­ tion at tho Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St in Hastings, Mfchigan. between the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday torough Friday. Pteaoo oal toe Barry County Ptanning Office al (269) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary auxBary aids and services, such as signers tor too neanng tmpaireo ano auoaxapos or pnreso matenara oerng consiooreo ar me meeong, norviouais with disabilities at tho mootingtooaring upon ten (10) days notice to too County of Barry. Indviduds with dtaaMMoc requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact toe County of Barry by writing or can the blowing: Mfchaei Brom. County AdmMatralor. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058, (289) 945-1284. D8BMbB.BiWBi Thomas E. Emery City Clerk MmmMfNTTn Mnwf n Revtoed Stgneturo RoqulrenMnt tor Approved SBo Plans. Artfcte XX. Section 1042022(E) Is revised to permit too Planning Commtooton Chairperson to sign approved eke plans and forward site plans to too Township Bufidng OMctaL Barry County Ctertt essasns �Page 20 - Thursday. October 21. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE CITY OF HASTINGS MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be resdndad by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, oheti be Mmited sotaty to the return ot the bid amount ten­ PUBLIC HEARING The City of Hastings wB hold a Public Hearing on October 25.2004. al 730 p.m. In the City Hall Counci Chambers, located at 201 Eaat Stale Street. Hastings. Mfchigan. Tha purpose of the Pubic Hearing la to sotidt comments and consider the terms of agreement regarding a Rental Rehabilitation Grant from Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Written comments will bo received at Hastings City Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Mfchigan 48058. Request tor information and/or minutee of said hearing shotjM be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at tho same address as stated above. The City wB provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 289.9453468) or TDD call relay services 1.800 649.3777. Thomas E. Emery City CM 00635635 NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Hastings Department of Pubic Services wB again bo providing tho citizens of the City of Hastings with a tel leaf pickup, which to scheduled to begin on Monday, November 8,2004. City crows wB begin picking up leaves in Second Ward, First Ward. Third Ward and finish in the Fourth Ward. Residents should place ths leaves to be picked up either very near to tho curb H a parking lane is present or tovnedtotefy behind the curb on the curb lawn. Wo would ask that res­ idents not place leaves in any traveled lane. or adjacent to intersections whore it might present a vision obstruction. Tho fail leaf pickup goneraly takes City crews from throe to tour weeks to complete, so wo would ask that residents have their leaves raked out prior to the start of tho loaf pickup to alow us to complete tho project in an efficient and timely manner. We wil only bo making one pass around tha City ao your cooperation In this regard wH bo greedy appreciated. There wB be an announcement on WBCH radio each weekday morning informing tho citizens of the location of the City work crows, indudtog a tentative area that wB bo covered that day and whore the work crows will be headed tor the next day. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Sarvicee CITY OF HASTINGS RKTOWTS! you need atthtance raking your leaves. FOR FALL CUAN UP NNNNN4 ON NW. 12004 The 8“ Grade Class of Hastings Middle School SK residents who are unable to rake their loaves in You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the leaves from your Hastings yard. If you have a rake or rakes available which the students could fl use for your lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked. '• Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rake up to a 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent to your home. Leaves will be raked on Friday, October 29th, 2004. Leaves will be raked by students between dered at eato, pfua Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by David Alan Rudd and Mary Kay Rudd, husband and wile, orig­ inal mortgagor^). to First Federal ot Michigan, toe Mfchigan Operating name of Charter One Benk, FS B . Mortgagee, dated March 5. 2001, and recorded on March 15. 2001 to instrument 1056804, to Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four And 96/100 Dotal ($205384.96), tockidtog interest at 735% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged pramtoes, or some par of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on November 18, 2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Pwoei 1; A parcel of land to the South 1/2 of Section 15, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning al a point on the South ine of said Section 15. distant North 88 degrees 53 mtoutes 45 seconds East 70.85 test from toe South 1/4 post of said Section 15, said point atoo being on the cwHterttoe of M-37, thence North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, along said oenteritoe of M-37 a distance of 787.88 toot; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 71038 toot, thence South 29 degrees 51 minutee 15 seconds East 75034 toot to too Norto right of way of Ftokbeiner Road, toonoo South 23 doers aa 21 min­ utes 15 aoconds West 3835 teal to said Souto ins of Section 15, thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West along said South One 477.75 toot to a dear vtaton area, toonoo North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds Wool along said doer vision area 285.01 feet to the right of way of M-37. toonoo South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East along said right of way 19734 toot to aaid South Section Ine, thenoe South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West, along feted South Una 68.44 teat to the place of beginning. Subject to existing public highway easement over too Westerly 80 loot tor highway M-37 and tho Southerly 33 loot tor r-i —* mHOau. . rtnKDwwf Except: Beginning at a point on too South inc of Section 15 Town 4 North. Ra.'qe 10 West, distant North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 70.65 feet from too South 1/4 post of said Section 15, aaid point also being on tho centerline of M-37; toonoo Norto 29 degress 51 minutee 15 seconds West along sted centertno of M-37 a dtotance of 490.48 teei; toance North 86 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East 394.49 toot; toonoo South 00 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 396.40 feet to the North right of way ine of Flnkbeiner Road Thence North 53 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West, atong a dear vision area 230.65 teat to the right of way of sted M-37; thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East, atong said right of way 19734 feet to sted South Section Bno; thence South 68 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West, atong sted South ine 68.44 foot to too place of beginning. Except; that part of too Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West. Thomapple Townahip. Barry County. Mfchigan, described as: Commencing at tho South 1/4 comer of aaid Section; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East. 503.00 feet atong the Sou* Rno of said Section to tho point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutee 27 seconds East 248.00 feet along an existing fence ine; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West. 75.00 loot; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East 380.04 feet; thence Souto 29 degreso 51 min­ utes 15 seconds East. 655.52 foot; thonco South 23 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds West. 3635 toot to the South line of said Section; thence Souto 88 degrees 43 minutes 45 seconds West, 245.40 toot along said South Ine ol tho point of beginning The redemption period shal bo 12 mortihs from the date of auch sate. Dated: October 7,2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Charter Ono Bank. NA f/k/a First Federal of Michigan, the Mfchigan Operating name of Charter One Bank, F.S.B. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte P012564F04 own 10:15 am -2:15pm. You must call Hastings City Hall and register no PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Mealing October 13,2004 than Friday. October 22, 2004, 5:00 pm and ask Shirley at 269-945-2466. Limited to the first 1 Meeting was called to order at 730 P.M. ooara memoers present. Doster, rrorongnam, nkjxxs Gray, and Goymgs Also present: Attorney Rob Thai from Baucham Sparks Law firm. Also present: approximately 30 members of the pubix Ptodge of Alsgianco Approved agenda Approved minutes Board Mooting held September 8 2004 as corrected Approved minutes of Closed Session hold Soptembe 8. 2004 as presented Correspondence was read Pubic Comment was mads Pino Laks Fire report placed on Me Pine Lake Are Department has smoke alarms for res •dents Prairievile Township Pokes Dept Report pieced on fik Public Hearing for Oak Drive Spectai Assessment Adopted Resolution setting assessment tor Oak Drta residents who request the service. CARLTON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2004 TOWNSHE PROPOSAL T0WN8HP PROPOSAL PROPOSAL TO LEVY HLLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROAD MAafTBiANCE ANO NPR0VEMEKT8 RENEWAL OF TOWMMP EXTRA VOTED ULLAGE FOR RRE PROTECTION SMI tie 15 ml tax tatoaton mpoesd inter ArtKte IX. Sec. 6 al Its Ificftgwi ComtiMton on general ad valorem tun wtiwi Carton Tourehjp ba rcreaeed to 2 mBc (8230 per $1300 of taxable vatoe) tor t» period of 2004 trough 2007 hduaiva tor toe purpoee al road rrtantananc* and anprovomanto and dial toe Toanehip levy auch increaee in mBege tor sail purpose tosrabyratang in tie first year an eekmatod aum al $112.595 00? Shal toe previous voted increase in toe tax imitation Imposed inter ArilctoiX. Sec 6 ottos Michigan Conetitotion on general ad valorem taxaa wWn Carton Township be at 11/2 (1 J) mMa (81 .50 per 1.000 ot taxable value) tor tie period of 2004 inclusive tor toe purpose of Ire protection and ehal toe township levy auch in mdtege tor aaid purpose, thereby raising in toe ftmt year an estimated $84,448.00? yes;d Y»O NOO N0O Special Assessment District Discussed Lakeshore/North Drive Specie Assessment Discussed Cemetery signage Approved signage order tor PrartevBe Cemetery Discussed Sidewalks Discussed Ridnef Fence Approved to begin work on new township website Clerk's report placed on Me Treasurer's reports placed on Me Approved hst of Mis to be paid in toe amount o $48,144.06. Adjourned 9:55 P.M. Submitted bv: Normween Nchois, Qerk___________________ mm Wilma DenWs, Carlton Township Clerk oesaeeo? Reber I A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. la a debt cottector and we are attamplk <g to cotiecf a debt and any Information obtained vrii be ueed tor the! purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by DONNA L ABBOTT AND TROY L ABBOTT. WIFE AND HUS­ BAND to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS. INC ACTING SOLELY AS NOM­ INEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 31.2601. and record­ ed on January 3. 2002. as instrument No. 1072388 Barry County Recohta, Mchtafen. on which mort­ gage there is ctafmedV be due at toe date hereof tho sum of ninety sevorNtausand ste hundred six­ teen and 96/100 DofianJ>tf97.816.96), including interest at 7.625% per sstouK Under the power of Mie contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute to such caao mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tool aaid mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a eato of too mortgaged premtaes, or some part of tiiem, al pubic vendue, al the Berry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml at 130 p.m. on November 18,2004. Said premtoes are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Mfchigan and are deocribed as: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEGWNNG AT APOWT ON THE NORTH UNE OF SECTION 29. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 88 DEGREES 59' SOEAST 111230 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1A4 COR­ NER OF SECTION 29. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59' 5fT EAST 336.78 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 28' 43" EAST 1128 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF OCCUPIED ROADWAY KNOWN AS THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 14432 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH RADIUS OF 70030 FEET. THE CHOIR OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 84 DEGREES 33* 3T EAST AND MEASURES 14438 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30* (XT EAST 71833 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE OF ABANDONED PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 897.16 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH UNE AND THE ARCT OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHH RADIUS OF 8000.00 FEET. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 89 DEGREES 09 3T WEST AND MEASURES 89824 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 20' 34* WEST 245.53 FEET ALONG SAD NORTH L' E OF RAILROAD; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14- 20-EAST 276.33 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH UNE OF SECTION 29. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59* 50* EAST 44000 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14’ 20* East 450.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shal bo 12 months from toe date of auch ante. Dated: October 7.2004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, WC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremam A Associates. P C. 401 South Oto Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48003-6816 For Intormation pteose caB: (248) 540-7701 gmun (1CV2B) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THB RRM • A DOT COLLECTOR AHBVTM TO COLLECT A DOT ANY MPORMATIONWf OBTAM Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EBP I MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL SE USED FOR THAT PURWE... PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtiJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauti hae been made in the condMonc of a mortgage made by John R Stamps, an unmarried men, origsnto mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 24.2003, and record­ ed on December 10, 2003 in instrument 1119029, and modMed by Atiktavk recorded on September 20. 2004 in instrument 113<)86, in Bany county recortie. Mfchigan, on which mortgage titers is cteimod to bo duo al the date hereof tw aum ot One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Three And 67/100 Dotiors (8136,873.67), indudtog interact al 8.125% per annum. Under the power ol eato oontotoed to aaid mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given toat aaid mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a eato of foe mortgaged premises, or come part of them, al pubic vendue, at toe Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on November 4.2004. Said premtoes are situated to Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Mfchigan. and are deocribed as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores F2, aocordtog to tiw recorded ptat toereof to Uber 5 of Plato on Pago 39. Atoo commencing at too Nottoeaol comer of Section 10, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West Johnstown Township, Barry County. Mfchigan; toance North 89 Degrees 49 Mtoutoe WmI along the Norto Ine of aaid Section 10, a detanoe of 1776.13 Foot; toonoe Souto 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutoe West 521.90 Foot to tho true ptooo of bogtoning; thence Souto 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutoe West 200.00 Foot; thence North 74 Degrees 49 Mtoutoe Wool 200.00 Foot to too Eaeteriy Ine of Sunset Drive; toonoo Norto 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutoe Eaat ator? eaid Eaatoriy Ine 200.00 Feet; toance Souto 74 Degrees 49 Fuel West 200.00 Feet to too EactoT^ Ine of Sunset Drive; toenos Norto 15 Do grew 11 Mtoutoe East along said Caatorty Ine 20030 Feet; toonoo South 74 Degrees 49 Mtoutoe Eaat 200.00 Feel to too ptooo of bogtontog. Tho redemption period dial bo 8 montiw from toe dato of ouch eato, unices detormtood aban­ doned to accordance wtih MCLA 6003241a. to which oaae tho redemption period shal be 30 days from tite date of ouch eato. Dated: September 30,2004 For more information, pteaoo cai: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott. PC. _ ___ , . , Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Rogtolretion Systems, too. 30400 Tategrerto Rd Sto 200 Btogham Fsnne, MfcMgan 48025^822 Rto P029933F01 . aawra THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY, PLEAK CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVOED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE • Detautt hot boon nredo to the terms and condtiiono of a Mortgage bearing totoreol at 8.3500% par annum made by Robert D. Drake and Jani J. Drake, huaband and wda. Mortgagor, to Now Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, on May 23. 2003 and recorded la too WU. M U8ED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEAK CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT THE RUMM BOOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. quentiy aaoignod to The Provident Bonk, on which Mortgage there io due, as of toe dato of Site Notice, ATTN PURCHASERS: Thtadate may be reednded by tiw toreciosing ritortre^M. in that event, your damages, if any, ahal arfrnfted sotoly to the return of the bid amounMariSared al sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Ddteult has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan R. Stubbiefleto and Brandl L PtotjbiNliid, hueband and wife, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 1999, and recorded on December 17, 1999 In instrument 1099236, and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 2000 recorded on July 5. 2000 In inebu­ ment 1046287. In Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is ctelmed to bo due at tite date hereof toe eum of Eighty-Six Thoueand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine And 40/100 Dollars (886,599.40). tockidtog intereat al 6.125% per annum. Under too power of eato conttened In aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toat said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, d the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on November 18, 2004. Said premtoes are dtucted in City of Hastings. Barry County. Mfchigan. and are described as: Lot(s) 1010 of too City, formerly Wage of Hastings. Barry County, Mfchigan. aooonflng to tho recorded plat thereof Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sale, unteos doterminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, In which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 14, 2004 For more information, ptoaee cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CBMortgage. Inc. ao successor in interest to Rrat Nationwkte Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4014571F02 County of Bany. State of Mfchigan, (toat being one of too pteooa of hoidtog Circuit Court to aaid County), of tho premtoes deocribed In said located to tho Township of Hope, County of Bony. State of Michigan and togaSy described ae: Commanctog on too North Section Ine of Section South 308 teat; thence East 500 toefr more or teas to too oenteritoe of Cedar Creak Road; toonoo Northerly Nong tho oenteritoe of Coder Creek Road 306 toot to too ptooo of beginning. 1475 W. Sager Rood Tax Identification No. 0837-001-01235 Tho redemption period shal bo one (1) year from toe date of tha sate; unless dstonninsd abandoned to accordance with MCLA. 800.3241a. to etoich case the redemption period shal bo tolrty (30) days from too date of auch eato. DATED: Septomer 13, 2004 Tho Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW, P.C. ABomeya tor Mortgagee 1996 N. Cedar, Suite 4 Hoti. Ml 48642 (517)899-4829 FOUNTAIN, continued from page 11 The Hastings scrap drive included the 3.0CO- pound fountain, along with the cannons and the ancient iron grille, which guarded the stairway and balcony on the west side uf the Hastings Banner building on State Street. The grille weighed 1 1/2 tons. Chairman of the scrap drive program in Hastings was Charles Annable. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN M • PuMc Accurtcy IM lor fa Nmmiar Z 2004. Goraral ElocOon «■ ta conducad on VMdraatay. Odotar 27. 2004. M 5J0 p.m. m fa Woodfcnd TownMp Hol kxaad at ise South Mom. Woodand. McNgan. Tha Put* Accuracy Taat a conductad to damotana that fa program and th, consular fat w» ta uaad to latnMa fa raaufa ot tha atoedon haw laan praparad in accordance with taw. CharyI Allan, Woodland TownaHp Clark IM S. Main, Woodtand, K 4a«7 (2W)M7-4«1S �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 2004 - Page 21 LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain & Aseociatee, P.C. il l debt collector and wo ar* attempting to collect a oecn ano any imormanon ootmnoo win oo ueoo tor that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON G CURTIS. A SINGLE MAN to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC. LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 13. 2003. and recorded on August 28. 2003. as Instrument No. 1112065 Barry County Records. Mkhigan.and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. b,' «n assign.nent dated August 13. 2003. end rexxded on F ibruary 2.2004, as Instrument No. 1121610 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ninety thousand five hundred thirteen and 17/100 Dollars ($90,513.17), including interest at 6.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml at 1DO p.m. on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shal be 6 months of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 30. 2004 WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F A. ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please caH (248)540-7701 oksodt (10/21) THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAIN ED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edmond B Vise, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated Much 31, 1995 and recorded April 6.1995 in Uber 827. Page 927, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by GE Mortgage Services. LLC fka GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc. by assignment dated Apnl 29.1996 and recorded on May 8.1996 in Uber 659. Page 707 . Bany County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Sot Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 10/100 Dollars ($56,870.10) including interest at the rate of 8.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, iltes Is hsiehy gweo that fee mortgage-w* be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1D0 pn on November 18,2004. The premises am located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 and 31 of Oakgrove #2. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 56. ine redemption penoo snail De o montns rrom the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated . October 21. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GE Mcrtgage Services. LLC fka GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 * Troy. Ml 48007-5041 . (248) 457-1000 File No. 326.0057 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In mai ovem, your carnages, n any. snail do limn­ ed ootafy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Arito F Dougherty and Judith K Dougherty, husband and wile, original mortgagors), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated July 29. 1999. and recorded on August 4. 1999 m instrument 103354^ and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loins, Inc as assignee by an assignment dated Adjust 3. *999 recorded on October 7. 1999 in instrument 1036299. in Bany county records Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed ttKbe due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two And 64/100 Dollars ($88,142.64). including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pul*c vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasf^gs at 1 DO PM. on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated n Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 13 and 14. Pierson's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 2 of Plats on Page 41. Barry County Records. The redemplion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 30. 2004 For mor* information. please caH: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loa *. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #003915FO2 THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY EFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Braefly J. Warner, a single man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated July 22. 2002 and recorded August 13,2002 m Instrument Number 1085506, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. As Trustee Of Amenquest Mortgage Securities. Inc. Series 2002­ C. Asset Backed Certificates, under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement Dated As Of October 1,2002, Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One , Hundred One and 67/100 Dotes ($153,101.67) including interest at the rate of 9 75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1DO p.m. on-November 18.2004. The promises are located in the Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, and ar* described as: Lot 8 of Leach Lake Resort, according to the lecorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plata, on Page 68. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: October 21, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee Of Amenquest Mortgage Securities. Inc. Series 2002-C, Asset BackedCeraficates. under the Pooling A Servicing Agreement Datod As Of October 1. 2002. Without Recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.1077 Bring your film to [-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. City of Hastings Notice Notice Of Mo?*9*2- Forectoeur* Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho forectoefng mortgage*. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurt Fischer, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 18.2003. and recorded on March 3. 2003 in 'instrument 1098699, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ten And 61/100 Dollars ($182,810.61), including inter­ est at 4.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 25 and 26. inclusive Buena Vista Heights, *ccc*rdmg to the recorded ptat thereof in Uber 3 ol Pita on Page 106 The redemp* on period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 30. 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Te*ograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File f036057F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David L Keillor and April D. Keitior. husband and Mortgagors, to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 29th day of April. AD.. 1996. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and Stale ot Michigan, on the 1st day of May. A.D., 1996. in Uber 658 on Page 865-869, which said mortgage was tnereaftor on. to wit: the 29th day of April, A.D., 1996. assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 1st day of May. 1996, »i the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry in Uber 858 cn Page 870. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Seventy Thousand Three Hundred SeventyEigtit and 14/1 CO dollars ($70,378.14). tor principal and Interest and, WHEREAS no out flHprtioectflngs ar tew or m equity have been instilstod to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby tie power of sale contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mottoage and pursuant « the statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the 2nd day of December, 2004, at 1 DO o’clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a state V pubic auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Circuit Courthouse in the Cky of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest iheraon at eight and one half percent (8.5%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, indudtog the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by th* undersigned, necessary to protect its interest to the premises. The premises described to said mortgage ar* as follows: Property situated to the Township of Irving, County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wt: THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER DISTANT 132 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE EAST 305.25 FEET. THENCE NORTH 429.00 FEET. THENCE WEST 305 25 FEET TO WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 429.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 5119 Woodschool Rd., Hastings. Ml. The redemption penod shall be one year from the date of such Mie. Dated: October 21. 2004 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St.. Flfoi. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. oauau? While the City of Hi. ttings strongly encourages the active par­ ticipation of its citizens m political campaigns and events, the Crty has adopted codes and regulations that may regulate cer­ tain aspects of these activities Political signs must comply with the rules set forth m the City's Code of Ordinances regulating the allowable size and placement ot such signs Other activities, including political gatherings in our parks, are also subject to tool standards and requirements Please contact the City's code enforcement staff at City Hatl or at 269) 945-2468 if you have any questions related to these regulations and their appli­ Delton Decorating • Interior & Exterior Paint and Stain • Pressure Washing • Drywall Finishing and Repair • Aluminum Siding • Floors ■ Special Coatings Thomas Emery City Clerk ShaH the 15 mill tax Umitatrjn on general ad valorem taxes within Johnstown lownship. Barry County imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased lor said township by 0.30 min ($.30 per $1,000 ol taxable value) tor the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for library purposes: and shall tha township levy such increase in millage tor such pur­ pose during such period, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy and estimated $22,726.00? June Doster jonnstown i ownsnip uierx • Abrasive Blasting Dale Lester Licensed Journeyman 22 Years Experience 269-623-6666 ____ HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER WTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a epedal as^aament ruk covering afl praparttes wkhto the GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 04-1 beneOttad by the propoeed aquatic plant control protect haa been filed to the OMce ot the townahip Clerk tor public examination. Tho aoaeaamant rol haa been prepared tor the purpoee ol aaaeaatog cools of the protect within tho atoreaaid apodal asaeasment (flairid aa is more par­ ticularly shown on plans on fie wkh the Township Cterk at the Township Hal. 5463 South M-43. wkhto the Township, which asaeeamont is to the total amount at $97,275 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Tbwnehlp Board that tho assessment against each parcel ot land wkhto said district is auch relative portion of the whole aum levied against al parcels ot land to said District aa the benefit to auch parcel boare to tho total beneflt to afl parcels ot land to said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, to aooordanoe wflh Ad No. 162 at tie Pubic Ads of 1982, as amended, appearance and protest al the hearing to tho apodal asoesamont proceedings is required to order to appeal the amount of the apedJ areaaamant to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thd an owner or party to toterest. or his or her agenL may appear to person at the hearing to protest the apodal assessment, or shal bo permitted to fie al or before the hearing his or her protest by latte* and his or her psreonal appearance shaH not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Townahip Board w« meet al the Hope Township Hal at 5483 South M-43 rtghway. Hastings, Ifichigm, on October 26. 2004. at 7D0 p.m. for foe purpose of reviewing the apodal asaooement id and hearing any objection! thereto. The rol may bo examined at tho office of the Township Ctezk during regular business hours of regular business □ays jniB me ume or me neanng ano may mrmer do exammeo ar me neanng. Any person oefoatog to the assessment rol shafl fie his objection thereto to wilting wkh the Tovmehip Cterk before tho doe* of tho hearing or wkhto auch other time as the Townahip Board may grant PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that H a apodal assessment is confirmed V or lokowmg foe above pubic hearing tho owner or any peraon having an totere^*. m tho real property apoctaky aaaessed may file a written appeal of the apodal aaeeaamant with bw State Tax Tribunal of Michigan wkhto thirty (X) days of tho confirmation of tho apodal assessment rol II foal apodal assessment was protested al the above announced hearing to be held tor foe purpoee of reviewtog the special assessment rol. hearing any objections to foe roi, and conoktoring confirmation of foe rol. Hope Township wit provide necessary reasonable auxfltary aids and services, auch as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being oonakterad at foe hearing, to individuals with tflaabfitiei at foe hearing upon seven (7) days notice to foe Mope Townahip Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxfiery akU or services should conted tho Hope Townchip Clerk. Unde Eddy-Hough, CM Hope Township 5463 W.MM3 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (289) 948-2464 Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the COUNTY OF BARRY will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2841 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on all property in 2004. The hearing will be held on TUESDAY OCTOBER 26, 2004, at 7:30 P.M. at COMMISSIONER'S CHAMBER, 220 W, STATE ST.. HASTINfiSJII The date and location of the meeting to take action on the pro­ posed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operat­ ing revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.81% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 1.65% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: • Wood Finishing • Caulking • New Construction cability to campaign activities HMNSUFMIMEWHIllAttFM MWUKPIBUCI1BIMY BARRY COUNTY 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS Ml 49058 269-945-1284 �Pag* 22 - Thursday. October 21. 2004 - Tha Hastings Barmer - LEGAL NOTICE Child, 10, dies in unusual incident HASTINGS — Tilyr Bower, 10. of Hastings, died Monday al De Vos Children’s Hospital and authorities arc still investigating an incident Friday when he was found unconcious in ANIMAL/PET CARE to mattress. Complete, $13/hr. ♦ benefits. Vets, hos­ pet salons, horse used. Must sell? pitals, icrms. Will train! (517)886(517)719-8062 5445T.DC fee. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR-------------------------------------------------------PET: beige, brand new CONSTRUCTTON/LA- $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen never $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). his bedroom. Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 Broadway after Barry County Central Dispatch received a call. Officers and EMS arrived $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic (bought, never used). Still on BORERS: TO $19/HR. Many mattress set Cost roll. New $800 - sell $325. types! Training/many! Start used. (517)204-0600 now!. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. (517)2044)600 LEAF DRIVER (BEVERAGE CO.h with 3 to $45K/yr. + benefits! Local center! 40IK. chairs, in excellent condition, distribution Need many! (517)886-5445 $500 obo. (269)948-0502 TDC. ' FOR SALE 1999 Tow Mas­ ADMITTING/ ter, 20ft trailer, 10,000lbs PATIENT AMISH KITCHEN DROP TABLE weight, $3,500 obo. (616)765-3133 or (616)813B32. REGISTRATION: $13.64/ hr. Good skills. (616)949-2424 gross wood’ with pillowtop FOR SALE 1991 FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Cali BED: a brand new queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty. $119. Can deliver. (616)3186998 BED: Memory Foam mat­ ADMITTING/ tress set. Brand new with to warranty, must sell, $429. people Call (616)281-5575. Can de­ (517)886-5445 TDC liver. BEDROOM SET Head­ PHARMACEUTICAL board, rails, dresser and SALES: TO $100K/YR. ♦ ex­ nightstand. All brand new, cellent benefits. Bonuses. Ex­ never used, sacrifice, $350. cellent training program! Can deliver (616)281-5575. (517)886-5445 T.D.C fee. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. RELATIONS/HU- set with sleigh ted! Must PUBLIC $605. Can deliver. MAN RESOURCES ASST.: sell, to $45,000/YR. + excellent (616)281-5575 (269)948-4190. benefit package. Entry /skilFOR SALE Cushman Aera­ DINING ROOM SET: led. (517)886-5445 T.D.C fee. tor, 24” drum type, 3 point brand new, $999. Solid wood hitch. Great shape, $750. Call ROUTE DELIVERY (EX­ table, 6 chairs, hutch. Very PRESS CITY): to $800/wk + nice, call (616)281-5575. De­ (269)9484190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. PROPANE SALES: Wednes­ day & Saturday only, 201b. tanks refilled for $10. Dis­ benefits, small package, box livery available. truck. Ttaining! (517)886­ LEATHER SOFA AND 5445 T.D.C fee LOVESEAT Brand new, WAREHOUSE/LOADER/U beautiful. Still in factory NLOADER (BEER-BEVER­ package. Can separate, AGE): To $17/hr. + benefits! (616)281-5575 can deliver. Local! WELDER/MIG/TIG/ARCH Delton. ECT: TO $19/hr. + benefits. Look for the small SIDE BY SIDE w/ice It water have owners manual $500. Many types needed now! All shift! (517)886-5445 T.D.C each (269)945-9467. 2 BEDROOM THE COUNTRY: No pets, appli­ ances included, $525/month posit & utilities. We Job.com 1-888-7054725. homes clearance sale, $37,600. Call today from 1-877­ 738-1090. LOST: calico cat named Hi­ ger Lilly.” She is missed at home. $$ Reward if MOVING SALE 236 N. M­ 37 Hwy. Sun Oct. 24, 10am- DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. manufacturers? If you do no know who Warren Buffet is, FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, Man held for following a runner PLAINWELL — A Yankee Springs Township man was charged with attempted kidnap­ ping and attempted solicitation of a minor in Plainwell. much money as Bill Gates. We are Michigan's largest retailer of manufactured housing. We are expanding and an outstanding pay plan. If you're a winner in sales, $55,000 minimum first year. If interested, please fax your resume to (616)837­ or email to eatkinsonlhnapleisland.net. away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 "We’d had reports a couple weeks earlier that the same vehicle was seen following young of Plainwell’s Public Safety Department. Man held in domestic disturbance MIDDLEVILLE — A man was taken to the Barry County Jail after a disturbance was A female resident said was concerned about safety for her and the three children in the left the scene. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post located and stopped the vehicle arrested on several charges ivolved in Sunday, Oct. 17. Witnesses reported the incident at 4:40 _ h a blown tire. Sfate Police troopers located and stopped the vehicle, at which time Redman fled on foot. He was apprehended a short time later and taken into custody on a warrant out of Muskegon County. Redman is facing charges that include reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, ''C O U R T N E W S Zoning Act “permits townships to regulate ripar­ ian rights, such as dockage of boats as part of was sentenced Sept. 29 to a delayed sentence of one year and $2,740 in costs and fines for one Then the Yankee .Springs ordinance was chal­ count of maintaining a drug house. He was actu­ lenged for being “vigne" ally senten.-ed to a delayed sentence of one year for one fetocy rount of delivery/manufacture of a challenge, citing again the requirement that there controlled substance, marijuana, which has a n„ist be at least 70 lineal feet of water frontage maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or and a lot depth of at least 100 feet for there to be $20,000 in fines and one misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance, which has a “riparian privilege?.” The Appeals Court did not agree with this maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or The defendants then challenged the ordinance because they were not provided “due process.” $2,000 in fine*. The plea agreement filed oo Sept. The court ruled that the ordinance was valid and 30 ha* the Barry County Prosecutor's Office dis­ missing four other charges agains'. Simington the challenger did not prove the enforcement of the ordinance was arbitrary and unreasonable. These four charges include one felony count of Tbe court also gave considerable weight to the conspiracy to commit a criminal enterprises findings of the trial judge. James Fisher. The 1997 anti-funneling ordinance in Yankee Springs explained the problems of overcrowding and lake pollution, which lend to its being written and enforced. The appeals court agreed that this way permit, perked, country setting northwest of Hast­ Gun Lake from congestion and pollution and pro­ ings, camping. (269)623-3182 or (616)813-1132. 5-45 kilograms of a controlled substance; and one misdemeanor charge of maintaining a drug boating accidents promotes public, health, safety (616)765-3133 house. These four charges carry maximum penal­ HOME FOR SALE 3br, Hastings area. Nice yard, $300 down, $685 per month. and welfare. The goals of the ordinance arc rea­ sonable governmental interests that state law from $25,000 to $500,000. expressly permits townships to regulate.” upheld two Barry County cases. In the first case. People versus Armando Ayala, Downtown Hasltng* on State St. the convictions of first degree criminal sexual JANICE'S LOVING CARE Personal cere giver for elder­ ly ladies, also transportation needs A light housekeeping. vSTOP V knew of Rough's _ .plans for the lot as early . as 1994 neling ordinance until March “ ” • 2002. — However the appeals court ruled that since Rough had filed an affidavit with tbe Barry County Register of Deeds on June 4. 1997. Judge Fisher committed no error. In the second case, the Court of Appeals has upheld an anti-funneling ruling made by the Fisher against Richard Fox and others. On Oct. 12. the appeals judges Karen M. Fort Hood, Pat M. Donofrio and Stephen L. Borrello upheld the ruling by Fisher last year. Fisher had ruled that John Rough was in error when he sold interests in one lake front lot on First Street in Yankee Springs to eight owners. 9J7-9J7? and did not initiate action to enforce the anti-fun- acknowledging that he was aware of the exis­ tence of an anti-funneling ordinance in effect before he pursued his plan to convey undivided interests in the First Street lot for lakefront The trial court concluded that the First Street lot owners knew about the ordinance before they purchased their interests in the First Street prop­ erty. The township had informed Rough that his plan to sell interests in the lot were in violation of The lot is only 103 feet wide and according to township ordinances a lake front lot must be at the townships amt-funneling ordinance. least 70 feet wide. Rough and the other defendants had argued that this lot was not covered by tbe township’s cally informing him that his conveyances of oneeighth interests in the First Street lot were not in riparian ordinance because Gun Lake is not of the township. On Oct. 14. Yankee Springs supervisor Al entirely within the township. The court disagreed, citing a Supreme Court decision in 1992 that riparian rights are derived the hrannt impaired i» I । The defendants then argued that the township was dilatory in enforcing the ordinance since they Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher charges due to insufficient evidence of sexual penetration, but the Court of Appeals ruled that (269)948-1975. FREE nance is rational and is not an "arbitrary and capricious exclusion of legitimate uses of land.” conduct were affijned. as were Judge Fisher s 15- to 30-year sentences. The appeal claimed that erroneously denied a motion to dismiss the 1 00.310. 5 15. 720. »M tecting the public from the risks of increased ties of two to twenty years in prison and fines • The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ■MK (SATSUN 11 45) 210. 4 35, 706 930 FRVSATLS1145 UK(PO-13| tww was reasonable. The decision states, “protecting The appeals court concluded that the ordi­ Call (517)323-7842. (R)eaatfMoeu A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION 08TAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. conditions ot a certain mortgage made by Cheryt A Brandti. a married woman and Gayton RnoouL a married man to Ctitinanda!. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2003. and recorded on September 5. 2003. to Instrument No. 1112837, and re-recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument No. 11118718 Barry Qxjnty Records,. on which mortgage ttwre to Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two and 37/100 Dollars ($145,222.37) indudtog tote^at et tho rate of 7.881% per annum. vided, reflate is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate ot the mortgaged premtoes. ,0f Kxne Mno< thwn, M pUMc wwa. M «w Bwry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan ai 1:00 PM on November 4. 2004. Said premises are situated to the Townahip of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: 33. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, daacribad aa: Starting at a point on the Northwest comer of Northwest 1/4 of eaid Section 33; theme Eaat Mong the North ine ol said Section. 24 rods M the begin- located in the Northwest '*4 of Northwest 1M of It was reported incorrectly in the Oct. 14 Court News that James Siritidgton. 51 of Battle Creek, September 2002 through March of 2003; two felony charges of delivery and/or manufacture of (8AT/SUN 11'40) 200. 4 20. 7 00. RANDALL 8. MIXER A ASSOCIATES, RC. B A home after she was assaulted by her boyfriend. She also reported that the male suspect had turing and/or trafficking of marijuana from MkMim Ctril R.rbH An FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For National Qty Bank of Columbus 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 reported to Central Dispatch 911 OcL 16 from a home in the 200 block of Dearborn. pattern of racketeering the distribution, manufac­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Dated: October 7. 2004 individuals, but had nothing to go on until we had witnesses." said Detective David Rantz, FOR SALE: 5 acres. Drive­ FOR EVERYONE (toned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in said. HUNTERS! Camp site avail­ able, 2-1/2 miles from State land. Fishing, hunting & HASTINGS 4 ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ot Ptat*. Page 23. The redemption period shal be 6 month* from Richard Fahrne, 23, was arrested this week after being accused of following and then speaking with one of the runners on the Plainwell Middle School cross country team, police knowingly conduct or participating in the affairs of the enterprise directly or indirectly through a Call $47,000. vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes. or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse m Hastings at 100 PM. on November 18.2004. Said premtoes are situated to Viaage of Freeport. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 of SAMUEL ROUGH’S ADOPTION to he is the sharpest investor on Wall Street and has nearly as 6875 1 WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it runs great. $23,000. (269)838-8909. #1 SALES OPPORTUNITY: did you know Warren Buffet just acquired 2 large home our industries best paid training, multiple incentives Call 2 and 6 a.m. resisting officers and operating under the influence of drugs. and need qualified sales pro­ refessionals with the desire to become the best! We offer 2pm. No early salts. runs great, $23,000. (269)838-8909. The Hastings City Police Department is reminding citizens that the winter months are just s east bound on M-79 and on fire, which was apparently caused from ronment. (616)248-7729 in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 FOR SALE 1990 Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, Winter parking rules noted for city sum of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen And 91/100 Dollars ($70,214.91). todudtog interest at 13.25% per annum et and left the scene. A short time later Central Dispatch received a drivers needed. Lotting for Full and part time available. dependable customer service Residual income, full train­ oriented person with chauf­ ing included. Please visit for feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ details www.GoodBy- cense. Good working envi­ FOUR SEASONS FACTORY OUTLET: lot model N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Home in Hastings. dman, 40, ran over some street signs at the intersection of E. State £2 | 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs Visitation and Funeral services are to be held at 11 a.m. today at the Girrbach Funeral * ing Leaders and Supervisors. deposit. water. Bower was a fourth-grader at Star Elementary School. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has baan made to and Ranee Sias, husband and wile, original mort­ gagors). to National Qty Bank of Cotambus. Mortgagee dated December 2,2000. and recorded on December 4. 2000 to instrument 1062588, in — Officer? arrested a Hastings man for leaving the scene of a property dam­ WORK FROM HOME In­ ternational Company need­ FOR RENT IN WOOD­ LAND: 2bd mobile home. $400/mo. plus security de­ sewer it (269)367-4648. However, investigators do not suspect foul play in this tragic accident The sheriff’s department did not provide any more information. fee. plus security (269)948-8943 As with all accidental deaths, the matter remains under investigation pending completion on West Stale Road near Wood School Road. TDC (517)886-5445 counts on larger tanks & mo­ torhomes. 126 E. Orchard St., cycle shop. (269)623-2272 Hastings, and later transferred to the hospital in Grand Rapids. of all investigative procedures. BED: king pillowtop, new, to in original package, warran­ people ty. Can deliver, $199. 1 ' ” (616)318-6998 Jobline Toro reel (269)948-4190. $800. REGISTRATION: $13.64/ hr. Good skills. master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call " over PATIENT mat­ tress set. $175. (517)719-8062 bought/never It appears that a section of blanket binding somehow became entangled around his neck while he played in his room. The 10-year-old was transported to Pennock Hospital in around the comer and that there is no perking allowed on city streets between the hour* of fee. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry The Hastings Police Department responded to a residence in the 1600 block of South and assisted the boy s mother. Angela Bower, in performing CPR on the boy. THffi RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT»PTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT TH2 7MJMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate nwy ba raadndad by the forectoaing mortgagee, ta from land. “It is the location of the nparian land and not the location of the lake that determines the township’s authority.” According to the court, the Township Rural After that a letter was sent to Rough specifi­ compliance with the riparian lot use regulations McCrumb commented that the township was pleased that the ordinance had been upheld. Trustee Jack Finkbeiner noted that this ruling is probably "precedent" setting. (Staff Writer Patricia Johns contributed to this report.) 33. thence West on said Section Ins to tha ptece of beginning 1070 Ferris Road The redemption period si-al be 6 months from doned in accordance with l948CL«».324la. In Datod: September 30. 2004 Randal S. Milter & Associates. P.C. Attorney* for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave, Suite 202 Btoomfteid HBs, Ml 48302 (248)335-9200 Pub : 9/30 -10/28 Our Fite No 116 00085 THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Wiliam Grinage Jr., a single person, to Sobring Capital Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded May 20. 2002 in Instrument Number 1080742. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank Aa Trustee, Oo Residential Funding Corporation, by assignment dated April 3. 2002 and recorded on January 24. 2003 in instrument Number 1006100. Berry County Records There is claimed to bo duo on ouch mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred FiftyFour Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 36/100 Dollars ($154,512.36) including interest at tho rate of 9.50% per annum Under the power of eate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of tie Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort- the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1fl0 p.m. on November 4. 2004. Tho premises are located m the Townahip of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are deocribed as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Mtcnrgan, thence West 10 rods, thence North 1B rods, thence East 10 rods to section line; thence South 18 rods to point of beginning The redemption period shal be 8 months from the date of such sale, unless the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: October 7. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee, Oo Residential Funding Corporation. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0640 ASAP612942 10/7. 10/14. 10/21, 10/28 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 21. 2004 - Page 23 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page “Hijacking Catastrophe" the by Media Education Association" also will be shown. Parks, rec board Society are busy planning their 40th anniver­ blood donations are needed to maintain and sary banquet. The banquet evening. Nov. 18. at tbe Welcome Comers that blood donations remain at all-time lows. United Methodist Church on North M-43 As the summer shifts to fall, blood collec­ Highway. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., Michigan's American Red Thursday with dinner at 7. sending a check for $15 to the Barry County ply of blood safe and adequate for meeting 49058. patients. A five- to seven-day supply is opti­ The term of Timothy Weingartz is expiring held percent. The Red Gross considers a three-day sup­ the ongoing and emergency needs of hospital Board County be Cross continue to lag an average of 5 to 10 of Barry will Tickets are on sale and can be ordered by Commissioners is seeking an individual ro serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. The Members of the Barry County Historical stabilize the supply. There have been reports tions through seeking individual Historical Society planning banquet mal for being prepared to respond to crisis. For going on two years, the blood supply in at the end of this year. The term of Clyde Michigan has been in critical condition, with Morgan also is expiring, but he may be suc­ blood supplies rarely edging over two days. Historical Society. Box 311. Hastings. MI ‘Art Hop’ goers to preview auction ceeding only by a member of the Bany Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. On Friday. Oct 22, art lovers will get a County Planning and Zoning Commission. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good sneak peek of some of the art items up for bid Applications may be obtained at the County general health. in the Thomapple Art Council’s Nov. 6 auc­ Administration Office, third floor of the For more information, call the Barry Courthouse. 220 W State St. Hastings; and County chapter of the American Red Cross at must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on 945-3122. tion. The items will ty on display in the TAC gallery on State Street in Hastings from 6 to 9 Monday. Nov. 8. p.m. Unlike other artworks on view at business­ es on Friday, Oct. 22, the pieces in the TAC X«2 gallery will be on display until Thursday, Nov. 4. A costume party for the entire family is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 a* the library. The This time the Art Hop will feature some party will include games, prizes, a candy reluming venues as well as some new ones. exchange, costume contest, and viewing all of Back Door Oeli will have a special menu and the jack-o-lantems. will be open until 9 p.m. New this month is a stop at Barlow Florist and Bookstore. For more information about the Art Hop Friday. Oct. 22. call the TAC at 945-2002. Jack-o-lanterns display in Delton Guided bus tour will be Saturday The Barry County Alumni organization will have a guided fall bus tour Saturday. Oct. 23. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A guided bus tour of the county is always The Delton District Library staff is encour­ part of the course. Unfortunately, students aging interested people to bring pre-carved or only see one portion of the county each year.. painted pumpkins to the library starting Friday. Oct. 22. This year the alumni group decided to plan a tour which will touch all four comers of the Pumpkin creations will be displayed in the library’s garden. county, go down some heritage roads and slop for a few tours along the way "Please don't bring candles; we’ll provide The buses will visit Chariton Park, Bowens lighting to show off your creations," said Mills, the Bernard Museum and more. At Delton Library Director Edward Elsner. Prizes will be awarded for Bowens Mills the Mud Creek Boys will be smallest, providing musical accompaniment. biggest, funniest, scariest, best painted, and Space on the buses is limited and organizer best carved. Judging will take place Tuesday. Rita Fergusen encourages people to RSVP Oct. 26. right away. Those who enter pumpkins are asked to The cost for the tour and lunch is $15 per reclaim them before Saturday. Oct. 30. so they can decorate each entrant’s own yard or person. For reservations, call Nancy Goodin at porch. 945-2454. Retain Judge Stephanie Fekkes Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will have its fourth annual “Night Flight” program Friday evening, Oct. 22. Participants will have a chance to learn about and see owls up close. There will be fun. hands-on activities for the entire family. The evening will conclude with a night-time hike in search of owls. Participants will try to call in owls using recorded owl sounds. The cost of the program is $8 for adults and THESEATTORNEYS PROUDLY SUPPORT JUDGE FEKKES: $7 for children. Member prices are $6 for Thomas Dutcher, Esq. David G. Gilbert, Esq. James J. Goulouze, Esq. Rebecca A. Hawkins, Esq. Richard Hudson, Esq. Amy McDowell, Esq. Michael McPhillips. Esq. Gordon S. McNeill, Esq. Kerri Rapacz, Esq. Jennifer Schans-Carter, Esq. Timothy Tromp, Esq. Jeffrey Youngsma, Esq. adults and $5 for children. Pre-registration is required. The institute also will be host to two spe­ cial events Saturday. Oct 23. At 10 a.m.. Bill Stovall will be leading a workshop on backyard birding. Participants will leam how to provide the preferred feed­ ers and nest boxes. Afterward, participants will go on a guided hike to identify bird species common to Southwest Michigan. Attendees should come prepared with specif­ ic questions they have about backyard prob­ lems they have had in the past, and species they would like to have visit their yard. Cost is $5 per person or $10 for a family. Members are $3 per person or $6 for families. Pre-registration is required. A minimum of ten people is required. Later that afternoon, the Institute will have a Tree Identification Hike at 2 p.m. This slow­ paced hike is ideal for those wishing to brush up on their tree identification skills or for beginners looking to leam new identification JUDGES FROM SURROUNDING COUNTIES SUPPORT JUDGE FEKKES: Hon. Jack Arnold, Gratiot Hon. Michael L. Buck, Allegan Hon. Nanaruth Carpenter, Kent Hon. Patricia Conlan, Kalamazoo Hon. Thomas S. E- eland, Eaton Hon. Patricia Gardner, Kent Hon. Donald R. Halstead, Kalamazoo Hon. Janet Haynes, Kent Hon. Patrick Hillary, Kent Hon. Thomas Nelson, Berrien Hon. Albert J. Neukom, Retired Hon. Edward Skinner, Montcalm Hon. Michael F. Skinner, Eaton Hon. Susan E. Vandercook, Jackson Hon. Carolyn H. Williams, Kalamazoo skills. Besides learning how to identify trees by their leaves and bark, participants will leam about the habitats trees prefer and the types of habitat they provide for other species. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family. Members are only $3 per person or $6 for Governor Granholm chose merit over politics by appointing a life-long Republican as Barry County Probate Judge. families. Pre-registration and a minimum of 10 people are required. Reservations are pre­ ferred. City, Library Board to have workshop The Hastings City Council and “After my review of ad the. candidates, Judge Jeiekes was the dear choice for 'Prohate Judge of "Barry County.” governor Jennifer Qranhohn the Hastings Public Library will hold a workshop at 6 p.m. Monday. Oct. 25. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State St.to dis* cuss issues related to the new library facility. For additional information about the meet­ ing. please contact Thomas Emery, the city clerk, by calling 616-945-2468. Thomapple Winfl Band starts again WE URGE YOU TO RETAIN JUDGE FEKKES: The Thomapple Wind Band is gearing up for a new concert in December and will begin a series of five rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. "We workedfor many years to make our local court a model ofservice and efficiency and it was all built on teamwork. We want to see the court continue on this path and we know Judge Fekkes will make sure this happens. " Thursday. Oct. 28. All of the band's rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, on Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18 and on Dec. 2. The concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5. The band is under the direction of Joseph LaJoye and Dave Macqueen. Judge James Fisher ChiefJudge Barry County Trial Court Judge Richard Shaw Barry County Probate Judge 1986-2004 (retired) All instrumentation is welcome, but the band is especially needs clarinet and percus­ sion players. For information on how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument, if need­ ed. please call committee member Kim Domke (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye (945-9766). Experienced, Caring, Committed Blood drive today at Grace Lutheran VOTE NOVEMBER 2nd - Probate Judge A Red Cross blood drive is planned for later this month, in Hastings from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 21. at the Grace Lutheran Paid for by the Committee to Church. 239 E. North St. Local Red Cross officials say consistent Elect Stephanie S. Fekkes. tnaoma www.electjudgefekkes �PaQO 24 - Thursday. OOober 21. 2004 - The Hastings Bsnnar Exchange Club elects new officers The Exchange Club of Hastings recently held elections of officers, for the coming year. New club officers are Karen Jousma, pres­ ident; Nancy Bradley, vice president; Joan Heffelbower. secretary-treacu er. Jousma said. "We are proud to represent the Exchange Clubs of America, established throughout the United Stales and Puerto Rico. In over 1.000 communities across the nation. 45.000 Exchange Club members are lending a helping hand to countless Americans. Our Exchange Club provides an opportunity for business and professional men and women to serve their fellow citizens through Exchange sponsored projects, as well as exchanging ideas and enjoying good fellowship." One of Exchange's most challenging and worthwhile projects is the National Exchange club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The Exchange Clubs of America also are involved in many other diverse programs in community service, including Crime Prevention, tbe Freedom Shrine. Youth of the Exchange Club oncers (from left) Path BeUgrapti (immediate past president), Martha Edger (board member) Nancy Bradley (vice president), Karen Jousma (pres­ ident) and Joan HeMbower (secretary treasurer). Month. 'One Nation Under God," and The Book of Golden Deeds. The Hastings club also conducts a "Giveakidaflagtcwave" program, gives out ects. The Hastings club also has provided sever- sl Freedom Shines oo display at school sad the court house. American flap at the annual Memorial Day The club meets each Thursday in the cafe­ parade. Young Citizenship Awards. Each teria at Pennock Hospital. Anyone is weicosas spring the members hold their annual Tooth to join them and seek further information Brush and Sale to raise funds to assist tbe about membership. local Child Abuse Council in their local proj­ Benefit to help accident victim It’s Business Women’s Week The annual National Business Women's Week is being observed Oct 18-24. The week offers communities, companies and organizations an opportunity to oslebrate and acknowledge the contributions of working women. It also offers a chance for local BPW organizations across the country to recognize companies and Individuals that have made strides toward improving working women's lives in their communities. BPW/Hastings Vice President Laura Kingma is shown here accepting a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Bob May. BPW/Hastings President is Deb Baker. BPW/Hastings meets the second Tuesday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church. A “Benefit to Support Dan Murphy" will Murphy’s wife, Chris, is working full-time, be held Saturday night at the Okie Towne taking care of her children and caring for Dan Tavern in Hastings, starting at 9 p.m. on a daily basis. Due to these factor*, the Murphy, a long-time resident of Hastings, Murphys are under tremendous amount of was involved in a serious motorcycle accident stress physically, emotionally and financially. this summer and has had a difficult time The event is sponsored by friends of the recovering due to complications with infec­ Murphys as a way to show their continued tion. support and to help raise donations to help The benefit will feature a 50/50 drawing, as well At tbe meeting tor induction ol the new president, outgoing President Patti BeSgrapti inducted the club's newest member, Margie Haas, principal of Pleaaantview Elementary School. as evening. raffle drawings throughout the Entertainment will be provided by with the extra expenses while he is record­ ing. Flyers for the benefit are available at local Common Bond, who win be playing classic rock ‘n’ roll, featuring local musician Mark businesses throughout Hastings. Bomer. 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Newell may face civil, criminal charges public apology from Newell. by David T. Young “The bullies of America are now going to Editor State Rep. candidate David Brinkert has filed criminal and civil complaints against Brinkert, a Democrat, accuses Newell of $1 in damages, he said, “h’s not about money. 1 don’t care about that." and his attorney. alleged incident at a candidates* forum Oct. Kinney, has concurred. Brinkert said the incident Oct. 19 began Brinkert last Friday afternoon filed a com­ spacial treat but there is some coofiation have the activity oa Satuniay. Oct 30, tiraead of Soaday, Oct 31. la Hataffi. trick or treatiag time win be Aosn 5 pjn. to I pan. oa SoMay. Oct 31. Nashville will have trick or treating on Oct 31 tian 5 JO pat to > pan. la Delton three will be a two ni(hts of Halloween celebration begiaaiag Oct 30 at teDehrai Moore Lodpe. Um lodge wQl be ha*h« a chBdren-s Haflowaaa ceteteatioa bapbiaiag at 1 pre and then an adak catebratioa at 9 pan. The Mriaaaa aad vol- when Newell concluded the candidates’ plaint with the Ionia City Department of forum by asking him if he was so pro-life in Public Safety. He accused Newell of angrily his position on abortion, why the local Right grabbing him by the arm, squeezing it and to Life chapter chose instead to endorse refusing to let go for a time. Newell has Newell. The forum ended at that point, but Brinkert denied the charge. teCHMe MMK COrtimimitio MB piMOMf to said assault and defamation, stemming from an 19 at Ionia City Hall. ptaay of optica* oa where to stop far a Brinkert accountable." Wednesday afternoon. When asked about why he's seeking only incumbent Republican Gary Newell. Trick-or-treMra b Beny Couaty have held be “He was squeezing and shaking my arm said he then approached Newell and asked and wouldn't let go,” Brinkert said of the him why he endorsed interim appointed Barry alleged incident. “He was mad. It was an County Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes in intense moment. Then he threw his water bot­ the tle at a trash can and missed, so there was William water spilled all over the floor.” Fekkes. who has not been endorsed by Right The complaint is being investigated by the Ionia Department of Public Safety officers upcoming election against challenger Doherty. Brinkert alleged that to Life, has helped teen-age girls get abortions without parental consent and the Ionia County Prosecutor will review it Brinkert. acknowledging at tliat point it and decide whether to file formal charges of was a verbal contest to sec who was more non-aggravated assault and battery. pro-life, Civil charges of defamation and battery said then Newell asked State Rep. Gary Newell uavKi Bonxen him, Newell denied that anything of the sort “Haven’t you heard my story?" the only crime committed was by Brinkert for filing a false report. Ionia County Brinkert replied that he knew very well happened and was quoted in last Sunday’s District Court by attorney James Kinney of Newell’s scripted presentation about how his Grand Rapids Press as saying. “He says 1 In a prepared statement Monday afternoon. Hastings. The complaint alleges that Newell wife was adopted and if she had been aborted, grabbed him. I never touched the guy. I may Newel) said, “I’m disappointed with the alle­ was quoted in the Grand Rapids Press last he would have never met her. have touched him. but there was nothing were filed Wednesday in gations made by my opponent to get some The challenger said that while grabbing aggressive about it. I think Mr. Brinkert has publicity. This is a complete fabrication. some sort of mental or drug problem.” when Brinkert s arm. Newell then angrily told him some sort of mental or drug problem. This is There is absolutely no truth to these allega­ asked about the matter. if he ever brought this up agim in public. “I pure fabrication.” tions. Sunday as saying/* 1 think Mr. Brinkert has Brinkert is seeking $1 in damages, his costs for taking the legal action and a published was going to lose" and “I was going to be in trouble.” In the civil complaint filed Wednesday. “I can surmise that this cheap political stunt Brinkert also took umbrage with Newell’s See NEWELL, page 28 comment to the Ionia Sentinel-Standard that oareer coaanuaiqr in Dehoa wiB have MdkretreremptbeevreungofS^, Middleville, la Hastings students’ mock election is Nov. 2 tuneup Haltaaan wiiia observed oa Sunday, Oct 31. from 6 to 1:30 pan. UAW 1002 will boat a party aad oaady chock station from 6 to 1 pm. at the anta hall on WaMagton Street OfficialsfromtheLakewoodcoanmuni- tie* have agreed to have thii year'a Irick- uastiai on Saturday, Oct 30. rather then, by Martie Westover Doherty in the non-partisan contest for pro­ Saaday Oct 31. This win rate ike festiv­ Staff Writer bate judge. The two were the highest vote­ Hastings High School students got a jump getters among five candidates in the Aug. 3 ities oa the weekend rather than a sight on next Tuesday ’s general election and chose before adpoL primary. Lake Odessa's official boat* will be President George W. Bush with 51 percent of State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) is teat 6 to 8 pm. Woodland ghosts aad the vote and Democratic challenger John seeking his third two-year term in Lansing, jrebtias win be out tan 5 to 7 pm. The Kerry earned 36 percent in their mock elec­ which would be his last because of term lim­ Uons Halloween party at Classic Pink tion. its. He is being opposed by Democrat David beginning at 6. There will be cider, dough- The remaining presidential numbers had Brinkert. Tire 87th state legislative district aatt hot dogs,' a bonfire aad costume Ralph Nader earning 10 percent and four includes all of Barry County and about half of party. other candidates each earning around 1 per- Ionia County. Ccii?. Meanwhile, voters in Barry County are Barry Ubrry friends’ to hive boofc ilk) The Ricods of the Library wiH have an "Imide the Library" used book sale tan Students at Hastings High School participated in a mock election Monday, with President George W Bush earning 51 percent of the vote and Democratic challenger John Kerry 36 percent. There were 790 students who participated, including students Jeff Allen and Betsy Acker. The students also voted on State-Wide Proposals 1 and 2. There will be two races for seats on the County Board of Commissioners. gearing up for what may be largest turnout Republican incumbent Clare Tripp will be ever, with a pmbate judge’s race and farm­ opposed by Democrat Dee Lowell in the land preservation millage proposal spaarking Sixth local interest. Orangeville townships). Republican Howard Interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes is being challenged by William District (Yankee Springs and See MOCK ELECTION, page S 10 am. to 5 pm. Wednesday. Nov. 3. Like new hard coven are S3 and paper­ County tax levy to be lower, but reflects inflation increase backs are $1 JO. For more information call 9*5-4263. Cindy check set by Nestings pofice rate of 7.7453 in order to keep up with infla­ by David T. Young tion. Editor The Hartings City Mice Reserve Unit will be aettiag up a candy check station at Barry County’s tax rate for the year 2004 Police Department on Halloween will amount to what it got in ’03 plus the 2.3 the right The move was not made without opposi­ tion. Assyria Township percent rate of inflation. Supervisor Michael Board of Commissioners Tuesday Boles told the commissioners. “I see no rea­ ing i* the city will between 5 to 8 pm. night voted 6-1 to levy its maximum allow­ son why you should arbitrarily raise our Sunday evening, Oct 31. The check na­ able total rate of 7.7453 mills, a boost of taxes. 1 ask you nd to act on it." tion will be located in the police depen- .2841 mill from the “base level,” or the low­ Another member of the audience, a man aaeat garejte at City Han, 201 E. State St aad win mi tan 7 to 9 pm. est rate it can levy, at 7.5717. The action was from Hastings Township, asked how much taken after a truth in taxation hearing, with the extra two-tenths of a mill would bring into more than a dozen people present in the audi­ the county. Scarbrough later in the meeting Fhi vaccine dates, ence. Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough reported The hours designsaed for trick or treat­ The acknowledged once again that the process of times scheduled The Barry-Eaton Department will District be Health offering Flu Vaccination Clinics in Barty County today. Thursday, Oct. 28, from 9 am to noon al the Bony-Eaton District Health Department office in Hastings. Clinics also will be Monday, Nov. 1. from 9:30 to 11 am at the Faith United Methodist Church in Dehon. Nov. 4 from 9 am. to noon at the Barry-Eaton District Health Departmem office in Hastings. Sm NEWS BRIEFS, page 29 the amount would be about $270,000 altogether. Clare Tripp, the board’s chairwoman of the setting the millage rate each year is confus­ Finance Committee, said the county could ing. Six: explained that under the Headlee stand to get up to S500.000 because of devel­ Amendment, passed by voters statewide in opments and improvements. 1978. governments could not collect the same Former Commissioner Tom Wilkinson millage each year if it meant the tax increases asked. “Is the county going to collect more the from its citizens? I understand we tax to the were more than rate of inflation. Furthermore, a truth in taxation hearing max." requires the government unit to tell the public Sheriff Steve DeBoer acknowledged that that it is either accepting only the same no one likes increases in taxes, but. “These money as in the previous year, or it’s levying taxes go to sen ices provided to the members the maximum legal amount, thereby increas­ of the Barry ing its coffers amount provided never go up. the county then cannot provide through inflation. The county levied 7.8333 mills in 2003. the same level of senices. If you’re a busi­ by the County community. If taxes nessman and your costs go up. you have to had to roll it back because of Headlee to 7.5717 and then had to agree to the maximum See COUNTY TAX, page 5 Old City Bank coming down The demolition of the ok! Hastings City Bank building really heated up Tuesday with the teanng down of the interior walls and ceiling. The backhoe and bulldozer were entirely inside the building, tearing apart walls that had been up for decades like paper The demolition company started with the northeast wall so they could move the equipment inside while the south and west walls looked untouched from the outside. Within days all that will be left on the site will be gravel from the original foundation, ready to be paved for more parking tor the city residents and visitors to enjoy. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) ‘ �Gay marriage, casino-related ballot proposals to face voters Nov. 2 by Fran Favennan “The proposed constitutional amendment Staff Writer would require voter approval of any form of Rarely has so much moral high ground been thrust at the voters of Michigan as in the campaigns waged this election cycle by the supporters and opponents of the two statewide ballot proposals. Dire economic and social consequences for various institutions are reputed to be the result gambling authorized by law after January I. 2004 utilizing "table games" or games “Requiring voter approval for new forms of Proposal Rick Speaker One. while Johnson and Bureau in the Michigan Secretary of Stale s Chamber of Commerce. office on Friday. Oct 22. reveal the support­ arc sup­ These groups focus on the negative aspects ers of Proposal One have spent $ 19 mi I lion to state House of gambling such as addictive or compulsive get their message out. and arc rumored to Reps. Judy gambling and its effects on individuals and Pumford. families Their objective is to control gam­ In a social case locally. the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce opposes the Gun Newaygo, arc opposed to Proposal One bling and limit its expansion for reasons of is Democrats on opposite sides arc Governor social policy. statewide voter approval and Jennifer Granholm who opposes, and Mayor • Provide that when voter approval voter approval in the city or township where gambling will take place must be obtained. Sheridan, and Mike Kwame Kilpatrick. Detroit, who suppons it. The major interest group players arc “Let • Specify that the voter approval require­ ment does not apply to Indian tribal gaming or gambling in up to three casinos located in the City of Detroit.” gambling. porting Financial reports filed with the Elections Values, and the Grand Rapids Traditional devices" introduced after January 1. 2004. required, both Below is the text as it appears on the ballot: Representatives Gary Newell (Barry County) the Michigan Family Forum, the Citizens for Emmons. One and Two. Proposal One would add a new section to State and “player operated mechanical or electronic of the passage or the failure to pass Proposals the state constitution regarding gambling. (Saugatuck) Birkholtz and Glen Stcil. Jr. (Grand Rapids) • Require voter approval of any new state lottery Senators Ken Sikkema (Grandville). Patricia Voters Decide—Yes” and “No Casino Monopolies." Let Voters Decide —Yes is funded princi­ pally by a coalition composed of casino oper­ Lake casino on the grounds that the benefits The casinos point out that jobs at casinos to Allegan County and environs, although will be lost if gambling in other venues, such considerable, arc not sufficient to offset the as racetracks (the racinos). is expanded. The possible loss to Grand Rapids of those enter­ recent increase in the amount of casino rev­ tainment. lodging, and restaurant dollars and enues paid to the state in taxes forms a signif­ the jobs generated by them A second group. icant part of their case for economic protec­ 23 is Enough, through their spokesperson. tion from competitors. John Helmhoidt. has said that they oppose the Not only has Proposal One let loose a tor­ ators in Detroit and 17 Indian-operated casi­ Supporters of the proposal say that issues require voter approval of any form of gam­ rent of moral rhetoric, it has also lived up to nos. churches, and political groups. Among raised by the Michigan Lottery Bureau about bling authorized by law and certain new state the old saw that politics makes strange bed­ the most active political groups are 23 is the lottery’s ability to create new games are lottery games. fellows. Among Enough (opposed to the Gun Lake casino). not realistic. “Proposal to amend the state constitution to area Republicans. State have said they will spend up to $25 million growth of gambling at any level, state or fed­ eral. in West Michigan No Casino Monopolies is funded by a coalition education of and agricultural groups. The Michigan Education Association (the public school teachers’ union) and the Michigan Association of School Boards (the Retain Judge Stephanie Fekkes managers of public schools) represent schools. The Michigan Farm Bureau repre­ sents agricultural interests that have a slake in the horse racing industry and cites the decline in employment in the industry from 40.000 jobs in 1996 to 26.000 in 2002. The persistent decline in income at the seven horse race tracks currently operating has led the industry ’Barry County has one ofthe finest to conclude it needs additional forms of enter­ tainment to appeal to younger patrons. The Michigan Lottery Bureau points out / am detghted that fudge Stephanie S. that the language of the proposal is ambigu­ ous. and could bar the lottery from creating jk ’i unified tried court which has worked so well in Bavy County. ’ r Elizabeth H. Weaver new games without voter approval, specifi­ cally Club Keno and Pull Tabs played in bars and restaurants. Governor Jennifer Granholm in a guest column in the Michigan Farm News estimated total lottery revenues in 2004 at fustier, Michigan Supreme Court nearly $640 million; $60 million will come from Club Keno and Pull Tabs. Opponents of the proposal say that education dollars will be ‘UhurpyoutiritM JUp Skpfeai IMtet because m dectnkf btfitw she it a* but chtac*. reduced or taxes will have to be increased to make up the losses. Passage of Proposal One will have absolutely no impact on the growth of Indian- c ned casinos in Michigan. The casinos arc subject to a federal law. the Indian Gaming community servant Regulatory Act of 1988. not state law. At press time, industry observers believe about “After my rervirw of aff the candidates, Judge jeftfees was the clear CWJudp ferry CwrtyTftai Cart eight new- casinos arc in some stage of forma­ tion. The sites arc Gun Lake. Battle Creek, and ferry County Pratati Jtafet MB-20M County. (rekred) New Buffalo in western Michigan; Romulus and Monroe in southwest Michigan; Port Huron and Pint in eastern Michigan; and Mackinaw City in the northern lower penin­ sula. Proposal One has a unique provision for approving new gambling games or enterpris­ es outside the casinos. The local community affected must approve the gambling enter­ prise. which preserves local choice, an idea appealing to Michigan voters. The catch is the new game or enterprise must also be approved statewide. In essence voters in com­ munities not affected by the new enterprise can effectively veto it. Closely related is the retroactivity in the Judge Stejshanu Jakes has proposal. Any grmc begun after Jan. I. 2004. ■worked hardfor the Barry would be barred. Games such as Club Keno County ChildAbuse and Pull Tabs and many new lottery games Advisory Council, the Juvenile ‘Drug introduced after Jan. I would be forced to Court, and the iron (fables .Haven end. Domestic "Violence Shelter. She is committed ‘Being a Barry County Commissioner, I know existing before Jan. I. 2004. Challenging a County." constitutional change is extremely difficult <Jary JCeyeeH the importance of having a qualified person The majority of gambling opportunities in Michigan would be at casinos and in venues to helping the kids andfamilies cf ‘Barry State Representative for “Barry County Opponents have argued the state has no right to create a constitutional monopoly to limit what is believed to be an individual choice. on the Probate Court bench. I have known What docs a "No" vote mean? Judge Fekkes for many years. She is the “I've had the privilege of witnessing Judge Fekkes's compassion for families and children in right choice and deserves your vote.' S Barry County first hand. She is undoubtedly Commissioner Don Navins the most qualified for the job.' “As Hastings City Council member, I saw the excellent job Judge Fekkes did as city attorney. She brought that “Commitment, Experience, and Caring” to the Probate Court. I endorse her as Probate Court Judge ” Councilman Dave McIntyre *As a life long Republican, the appointment of Judge Fekkes, a Republican herself, by a Democratic Governor told me she was the right person. 1 support and endorse her as Probate Court Judge ” Howard Ferris 4 Persons who wish to gamble will continue to have many choices. Entrepreneurs will not be restricted in introducing new oppoi unities for gambling. The fundamental objection opponents have to Proposal One is (hat it Terry Geiger Former State Representative places significant limits on where and how individuals may choose to spend some of their entertainment dollars. The horse-racing industry feels their ver survival and the jobs provided by the industry are at stake. The industry hopes adding other gambling opportunities would increase their revenues by attracting new patrons. Many individuals, who choose not to gam­ ble, believe that since the state has decided as a matter of social policy to allow legalized “As supervisors c< Barry County Townships, we support and endorse Judge Stephanie Fekkes for Probate Court ’ Jim Carr, Rutland Twp. Donald Boysen, Thomapple Twp. Alvin McCrurn Yankee Springs Twp. gambling, it is inappropriate for the state to favor one form of legalized gambling over another. Proposal Two would establish a definition of marriage in the state constitution. The text of the proposal as it appears on the ballot is below: “A proposal to amend the state constitution to specify what can be recognized as a "marriage or similar union" for any purpose The proposal would amend the stale constitu­ tion to provide that "the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage Experienced, Caring, Committed or similar union for any purpose." Supporters of the proposal feel that current Michigan law. although it defines marriage, needs to be protected from what they describe Governor Granholm chose merit over politics by appointing a life-long Republican. VOTE NOVEMBER 2nd for Probate Judge Fekkes. as an "activist judiciary" bent on making law rather than interpreting it. They cite the deci­ sion by the Massachusetts Supreme Court, which legalized same-sex mamage. as the reason for the amendment. In their view the only way to protect marriage is by inserting Paid for by the Committee to Elect Stephanie S Fekkes www electjudgefekkes the definition in the Michigan constitution. See PROPOSALS, page 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 28. 2004 - Page 3 Three supervisor’s races highlight area township elections Tuesday by Marcic Westover and Fran Faverman Staff Writers Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the most local of all elections, the townships, next Tuesday is the three races for the supervisor's job. in Orangeville. Prairieville and Baltimore. The Baltimore Township race oas Republican candidate Richard VanSycklc faring off with Democratic candidate Shirley Drake. In the Prairieville Township Supervisor race Republican candidate Tom Gufhne is facing Independent can­ didate Ken Craft. The Orangeville race will between Republican Tom Rook and Democrat James KahlIo Baltimore Township be one way to accomplish this and encourage more resident input. "People deserve the right to be informed." he Another important issue for Guthrie was to have and encourage further resident involvement. Guthrie said he has had the opportunity to hear from many township citizens with knowledge speak on issues. Incorporating residents into the decisions of the township can help produces the best decisions for the township, he said. Another reason why Guthnc opted to run was that he wanted to give back to the community that has provided so much support to him uver the years. He said he has been very blessed over the course of many years to travel across the state and coun­ try to visit other areas to experience how they may do tasks. Guthrie said he could bring these talents and share them for the betterment of the township. In the last six years. Guthrie said he has been able to bring people to ’he “table" who have diverse ideas and interests, and have them work together towards a common goal. On why voters should select him. Guthnc said he has experience working in the government process from the local level all the way to the gov­ ernment level. Working in a variety of governmental arenas has provided Guthne an opportunity to leam and par­ ticipate in the processes. Guthnc said though he doesn't have all the answers, if the township works together they can find the answers that w ill be for the betterment of the township. Some of Guthrie's other expcnencc includes 35 years with Barry County Farm Bureau. 10 years with the Michigan Farm Bureau Board. 20 years as an Michigan State University advisor. 20 years as a 4-H advisor and six years as director of a non­ profit organization. Guthrie has operated a farm business for some 44 years with his wife Nancy and their family. Ken Craft is a 17-ycar resident of the township and is the "no party affiliation" candidate for Prairieville Supervisor. A retired Industrial construction manager in the ptpefitting and plumbing trades, said he will be a ■full-time” supervisor and if elected includes be available at least the fourth Saturday morning at the township hall for the convenience of residents. One issue for Craft would be to ensure the approved zoning regulations are followed in the township. Another area of interest would be to have more resident involvement concerning road improve­ ments; that way residents could help identify their areas of concern. A large concern for Craft and something he believes is a large concern for Prairieville Township is the public sewer issue. Craft said he is not in favor of the farmland preservation initiative. He outlined in a statement. "We choose to be business owners, lake residents or fanners. Choosing one over another through taxation support is questionable. Should all Prairieville Township and Barry County residents pay for the farmland preservation issue?" Craft said having the residents be informed on the issues of the township is also important, and could mean the development of a quarterly mail­ ing When it comes to public involvement. Craft wants to be able to encourage more during board meetings, which would mean allowing for public input during the discussions, aside from the regular public comment area. Having the residents have a voice is important, he said. Craft's experience includes being a past presi­ dent of the Labor Union Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 357 out of Kaianwixr He also serves as vice chairman of the Board of Directors for Kalamazoo Building Trades Credit Union. Craft has gained skills in “budgeting, coordina­ tion of effort and effective communication to gain cooperation while giving courtesy to others and positive guidance to accomplish common goals." In addition, he has also been active by attending township meetings, including the sewer meetings, the planning and zoning meetings and the Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. See SUPERVISORS, page 4 All these people agree Judge Stephanie Fekkes is the Right Choice for Barry County. Tom Rook James Kahllo . Republican incumbent George Cullers was defeated in the Aug. 3 primary by VanSycklc for the Republican spot on the Prairieville Township ticket Drake was Cullers' predecessor as supervisor in Baltimore Township before she was defeated in her bid for re-election in 2000. VanSyckle. is a life-long resident of the Township and the Republican candidate for Baltimore Township Supervisor. In the area of experience. VanSyckle has spent more than 30 years in a supervisor position for companies, including currently in the maintenance department at Bradford White in Middleville. A top issue for VanSyckle is to have a unified township board und to see more interest from resi­ dents in activities related to the township. Improvements in roads and the overall atmos­ phere of the township are also issues for VanSyckle. In working with the public and individuals every day. VanSyckle said he feels that he is well qualified for the position of supervisor. Preserving the farm land of the township and keeping the rural area rural is also a key issue. He said his previous experience makes him a good choice for Baltimore Township Supervisor. VanSyckle and his wife. Betty. Slave four grown sons and six grandchildren. Drake, a 55-ycar resident of the township, served as supervisor for 10 years, from 1990 to 2000. and has decided to run again. "I enjoyed working with the people for the good of the township.*' she said. Drake also has experience in 55 years in busi­ ness and farming. She said she and her family enjoy the country life and all of its benefits, like hunting, fishing and all the healthy and good things. “I enjoyed the 10 years I was supervisor." she said. While in that position. Drake said the township made progress and with the help of the board they were able to build a new township hall The library in Dowling is something Drake said she supports. When asked why voters should select her on Nov. 2. Draae said. “I think my love for the town­ ship and experience and education and (my) knowledge of the activities of the township, (like) the assessing and taxing." she said Other experience for Drake includes 12 years as board member of the Barry County Fair, seven years as treasurer of the Barry County Far. 40 years as MSU Extension 4-H State Advisory and Development Committee. 40 vears as 4-H leader and mentor in Barry County, two years at Kellogg Community College studying assessing for the township and many years in many non-profit organizations, holding officer positions. The retiree and her husband. Donald, have two grown children and one grandson. Prairieville Township In the August Primary Republican incumbent Mark Doster was defeated by Tom Guthrie, a 45­ year resident of the township and the Republican candidate for Prairieville Township Supervisor. One of Guthrie's main issues if furthering the information and communication with the township residents He said the people of the tow nship can make the best decisions when they have the opportunity to receive the best information and communication. Developing a newsletter for the township would JimDaK ■, Judge Richard Shaw Shirley Bos Janice Johnson Ingrid Morgan Judge James Fisher Alice Boucher Carrie DeMott' Kathy Johnson James Morgan Senator Patty Birkholz Tim Boucher Barb Drewel Mark Johnson Tom Moyer Barbara Sprague Representative Karmin Bourdo Don Drewel Steve Joppie Mark Myers Karen Snyder Gary Newell Wayne Boundo Don Drummond Margaret Jordan Tanya Myers Dr. William Songer Bill Boyle Sandi Drummond Dick Jousma Patty Myers Barb Songer Sharon Boyle Joy Dunham Karen Jousma Rob Myers Sarah Stewart Bob Bender. Former State Representative Jon Simpson . Betty Smith Becky Boze Tom Dunham Carol Kellogg Carla Neil J-Amy Tait Jeff Boze Christi Dutcher Terry Kellogg Misbeaila Neil Justin Taylor Mayor Robert May Debbie Braendlc Agnes Earl Randy Knowles Sande Nevins Katie Taylor Franklin Campbell. Joan Braendlc Otis Earl Verylin Knowles Gary Nickel KimTerpening Former Mayor Neil Braendlc Cindy Echtinaw Max Leach Kathy Nickel BobTeunessen Victor Braendlc Kevin Echtinaw Rob Leos Charles Nystrom Sally Teunessen Dan Briel Brian Ellens Alberta Lewis Stacey Opatik Doug Thomas Laura Brisboe Becky Elkins Dorothy Lewis Carrie Page Laurie Thomas Francie Brummcl Bob Elkins Chuck Lewis Ray Page Sarah Thunder Andrew Buckhannon Ann Enyert Ronna Lewis Erin Palmer Todd Thunder Mary Buckhannon Kent Enyert Ronald Lincoln Pam Palmer April Tubbs Kay Burdette Richard Enyert Donna Long Rich Palmer Keith Vandalsen Vic Burdette Rose Enyert Cheryl Loose Ed Pawloski Chase Vandenberg Laurie Vandenberg Gorden Shane McNeill. Barry County Prosecutor Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Former Mayor Don Tubbs. Mayor Pro-Tern Dave Jasperse. City Councilman Donald Boysen. Thomapple Twp. Supervisor Alvin McCrumb. Yankee Springs Twp. Supervisor Audrey Burdick Howard Ferris Mike Loose Paula Pawloski Carl Caldwell Joyce Ficky Sandy Lopez Liesa Phillips Billie Vanderwoude Dereck Caldwell Daniel Fighter Mindy Lumbert Brenda Picket Scott Vanderwoude George Caldwell Charlyn Fighter Barb Lyons Amy Piper John W. Versluys Ret. Juvenile Court Kim Caldwell Sarah Fisher Joe Lyons Charles E Ray Julie Wait Probation Officer Lester Caldwell Mary Fisher Gary Mast Joshua M. Ray Steve Wales Lee Campbell Martha Fleming Judy Mast Dennis Redman Traci Wales MI State Police. Hastings Linda Campbell Dave Flood Check Matthews Tammy Redman Bev Warren Post Terry Campbell Kris Flood Esther Matthews Claudia Reed John Warren Jim Can- J.D. Forbes Debra May Heidi Reid LouAnn Warren Beth Carson Jeff Forbes Sandy McCarty Beth Reigler Ron Warren Ray Carson Tiffany Forbes Scott McCarty Clayton Reigler Angie Watson Don Adams Lenny Case Diana Fuller Pat McCollum Dawn Reigler Ron Watson Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Tara Case Dave Furrow Paul McGuire Kin Reigler & Family Naomi Watson Denise Chamberlin Georgette Garcia Dave McIntyre Kris Reigler & Family Margarita Weiler Mark Chamberlin Ray Hart Louis McIntyre Norene Reigler Greg Wcndorf Mark Andler Denny Chase Jerry Hammond Valerie McIntyre Rick Reigler & Family Helen Wenger Dr. Silvio Aladjem Gordon Chase Heidi Hammond Dan McKee Thea Reigler Marty Wenger Judy Aladjem Jean Chase Jodi Hammond Sandy McKee Daemeon Richards Sherri Wenger Marcia Anderson Kyle Chase Jenny Haywood Deb McKenna Jennifer Richards Steve Wheeler Rich Anderson Robin Chase Matt Haywood Jeff McKenna Dale Ripley Marilyn Whitney Gary Armour Carol Collins Kelly Higdon Jan McKeough Lisa Ripley Beverly Wilson Shelly Armour Charles Collins Tom Hildreth Tom McKeough Angie Salyer Kim Winchel Patty Ballard David Coleman Sherry Hill Jenny McKeough George Salyer Larry Winchel Cecilene Barrus Maggie Coleman Albert Histed Kara McKeough Ruby Salyer Nancy Winchel Gale Barrus Jim Coleman Barb Hooten Patricia McKeough Linda Sampson Ryan Winchel Jack Barrus Carolyn Coleman Dan Hooten Sarah McKeough Steve Sampson George Winick Teresa Barrus Gloria Cunningham Betty Hopkins Lori McNeill Dan Sciba Krista Winick Josh Berg Linden Cunningham Bob Hopkins DeLora Mills Adrianna Sciba Carroll J. Wolff Molly Berg Albert Curtis Emily Jasperse Vaughn Mills Rosie Shaffer Kori Zimmerman Wendy Berg Ann Cusack Vicky Jerkatis Chuck Monica Kay Simpson Marc Zimmerman Janie Bergeron Bill Cusack Andrew Johnson Donna Monica Scon Sitzer Mike Bergeron Sue Davis Pat Taffee Johnson Jack Moore Michelle Skedgell Dave Bos Darla Deibert Gerald Johnson Marcy Moore Ron Skinner Donald Miller. Ron Neil. Retired Lt. Robert Wenger. Former County Commissioner Robert Abendroth Adrounie Cherie Andler Paid for by the Committee to Elect Stephanie S. Fekkes. Vote November 2nd www.electjudgefekkes.com O2MB23 �Craft oow retired has two grown sons. Ora^iiMi ThwusM|i Orangeville has no incumbent supervisor. Fo«uer Supervisor Boyce Milter agreed to serve out the remainder of Linda Blackmore's term when she resigned in May 2004. James Kahllo, a former member of the township board (1998-2000). filed as the Democratic candi­ date. He is a third-generation Orangeville resident and has been active in founding several small busi­ nesses. After graduating from Dehon-Kel'ogg schools, be attended Kalamazoo College, earning a bache­ lor of arts degree, followed by a master of science degree in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University. After practicing in labor and industrial relations for ten years, be said. "I ;at burned out and decid­ ed I wanted to do something else with my life.” At that point be became a small businessman. Currently his main interests are fine arts and Plainwell Antiques. Why <hd he ran? 'Lots of people asked — I got a lot of community encouragement,” he said. Asked about goals and challenges facing the township, be said. 'Managing the township's growth is the biggest challenge.* A second is the welfare of Gun Lake and all the lakes in the town­ ship He supports the proposal far a new town hall. He is optimistic about Orangeville's future. He cited the number of new homes being built: 'People have confidence enough to build new homes.” be commented. "1 am absolutely opposed to it, he said, regard­ ing the proposal by Gun Lake Investors for a sand and gravel mine on property al Patterson and Wildwood. Regarding the idea of a Gun Lake Village, which has been raised again by the Gun Lake Protective Association, be said that the townships were capable of addressing problems. The presence of a village does not mean the mine project would not go forward.” be observed. But he continued, 'If it became obvious sometime in the future that the townships could not or w ould not, that would be another matter.” Thomas Rook, former manager of the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Waler Authority. (GLASWA). filed as the Republican candidate. His roots are deep in Orangeville, too. His father was a farmer and be and his brother continue to operate a farm in the township where they raise buffalo. He is a graduate of the Martin public schools. He is a certified and state-licensed wastewater and water systems operator, and received his training at Kalamazoo Valley Comiruni ;y College. His firm. Horizon Operations LLC, provides services to sev­ eral public and private systems in the area. Rook chose to run because 'township people asked me to. Because of my association with GLASWA and I wanted to get involved. I'd been thinking about if for a while.* He sees growth as inevitable. ”We need to be receptive to new growth and review the issues first,” be said. He supports the fire department. The fire department has seen amazing changes from where it was. The firefighters have become certified at different levels.” be said.. The new town ball is a very good idea. It is needed. It will help the fire department and create a community center for people,” he observed. He also thinks that the Township Board will make good use of the space as the town grows and the board's workload increases. The proposal submitted by Gun Lake Investors for a sand and gravel mine has him concerned. Tm opposed to it, but I want to hear all sides. I oppose mining if it is going to interfere with peo­ ple's lifestyle,* he said. ”1 don't want to be next to a gravel pit.” he continued. *1 have property that 1 don't want to see taken out of agriculture.' he said. The effect on Orangeville’s roads is a significant issue for him. Shirtoy Drake Tom Guthrie Richard VhnSyckte Ken Craft Trucks should have restrictions we can enforce. We're asking for trouble if we approve it without restrictions,” he said. Trustees* races Fred Lewis has been an Orangeville trustee for 'more than 30 years, possibly 33.1 appreciate th He has filed as a Democrat Lewis has been a resHrnt of Orangeville since 1948, md was a member of the fire department fix many years. In that time he has seen c number of changes in the township. He thinks'the changes have been for the good. Let's keep it that way.” He supports a new town hail and the increased professionalism of the fire department. Roads are also a vita! concern to him. Orangeville is growing fast ”we need new roods.” he said. He would promote yard cleanups by hav­ ing d.e township offer some free dump days, prob­ ably two a year. He is strongly opposed to the Gun Lake Investors’ proposal for sand and gravel mining in Orangeville. Robert Perino, a Republican, is making his first run for a trustee seat on the township board. He has been a Gun Lake resident for ten years after a long career with Upjohn and its successor company, Pharmacia-Upjohn. He has been active in local groups. He is vice president of the Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA), and is Orangeville's representative to the Gun Lake Improvement Board (GLIB). He has also served on the Orangeville Tax Review Board (the past three years), the Mini Park Committee, and the Cemetery Committee. Perino wants to control growth to preserve the town's character, to see some township zoning and enforcement of regulations, to continue support for the fire department and road maintenance, and to upgrade the mini park. He also supports the new town hall. He would also like to see Fawn Lake hooked up to the sewer system. In the event that his activities in GLPA might lead some voters to question his loyalty tc the township, he is quite clear about where hb responsibility would be if he is etecsed. •When or if it comes to a choice between the town and the association. 1 will do what is best for Orangeville.” he said. He strongly opposes the development of sand and gravel mining in the township. Linda Ribbte. a Republican, is a newcomer to elective politics. She has been an Orangeville resi­ dent for 45 years. She m a strong supporter of the fire department. On the new town hall, her major concern is funding. In her view, the taxpayers cannot afford a millage now. For Ribbte. the qneation is how to find the rest of foe coats after the $300j000» cur ready in the building fond b used. She is firmly opposed to the Gun Lake Investors' plans ft* a sand and gravel nunfogoper­ ation on property al foe comer of Wildwood and Patterson. She b convinced that the roads will deteriorate under the heavy loads of sand and grav­ el. Russell Stanton, a Democrat, has been an Orangeville township supervisor, and currently b a mernoer or tne Dono. tie nas uvea in me townsnip on an 80-acre farm for 45 years. He has also been a member of the Delton-KeUogg School Board for eight years, aad the Barry County Planning Commission and the county* Zoning Board of AlHesnpports building a new town hall — the big question b financing beyond the SJOOjttMM- that b currently in the building fund. Current road proj­ ects need to be finished and then maintained. He recognizes and supports die need to keep the fire department up to dale. Also important to him are updating the pmk and local cemeteries and keeping the sewer system properly maintained. Stanton is firmly opposed to the sand and grav­ el mining proposal put forth by Gun Lake Investors. In hb view, he has not seen enough about what they would do. For example, he asked, 'Is it about mining or mining and building (a refer­ ence to the fact that after foe land b reclaimed fol­ lowing mining, usually it b suitable only for resi­ dential building)." He continued. ”1 don’t see any benefits to the township per se... The only people who make money are the seller, the miners, and the attorneys.' PROPOSALS, continued from page 2 59 Major groups supporting Proposal TWo are offered by private employers, and that a het­ Citizens for the Protection of Marriage, erosexual marriage is the best way to provide American Family Association of Michigan, for the care of children. Conference. Thomas Nelson, a Grand Rapids attorney Several conservative Protestant and evangeli­ and board member of the Grand Rapids chap­ cal groups also support the amendment. ter of the American Civil Liberties Union, These groups see monogamous heterosexual asked, 'Why the last six words?' and the Michigan Catholic marriage as the basic unit of society. Major opponents of the amendment are the In responding to Nelson. Gary Glenn, spokesperson for the American Family Triangle Foundation, the Coalition for a Fair Association of Michigan, was pinned by Michigan, and Concerned Clergy of Western Douglas Van, Doren, pastor of Plymouth Church. Glenn said. ”1 Michigan. These groups see the amendment Congregational as discriminatory, an attempt to amend the believe that the effect on any governmental constitution to narrow rights available to a employer is to prohibit the extension of bene­ fits on the basis of recognizihg any relation­ particular group. The last six words of the proposal, 'or sim­ ilar union for any purpose," is the language ship other than marriage as similar to mar­ riage.” being fastened on by both supporters and What does a "Yes” vole mean? opponents. Opponents of the proposal argue that one The only form of relationship judged suit­ able to receive certain benefits in the public of the effects would be to prohibit the exten­ sector is monogamous heterosexual marriage. sion of benefits like health insurance to Only legally married couples under Michigan domestic or life partners aitd unmarried het­ law are entitled to purchase and pass on prop­ erosexual couples. Many couples where one erty in the form of joint tenants with rights of partner is employed in a public setting have survivorship. Only legally married spouses access to benefits like health insurance and or have the right to make funeral arrangements pensions. for a deceased spouse. In short, all the rights Jeff Montgomery, executive director of the and obligations of legally married couples to Triangle Foundation, said that the effect of each other and the Massachusetts decision is to announce unchanged. that rights cannot be withheld from one the sure would remain What does a ’No* vote mean? group. He observed. *lf marriage is so great, There would be no change in the current let's open the door." He made an impassioned legal status of unmarried heterosexual and plea for gays and lesbians to have the same gay and lesbian couples. Couples employed right to own property together, walk down the in the public sector would not face the loss of street holding hands, and to commit to each domestic partner benefits like health insur­ other in marriage. ance. Couples employed in the private sector Supporters of the proposal argue that the would not be affected at al) because their amendment is not discriminatory, that it is health insurance benefits are protected by a about defining marriage, that it will have no federal law. which pre-empts state law from effect on private rights such as benefits interfering with employer-sponsored benefits. �The lleUnpa Banner - Thuredey, October 2B, 2004 — Page 5 All 4 County Board candidates discuss issues at ‘Fourth Friday’ forum practices and a good old boys chib naming dungs. "You’ll always hear about those kinds of dungs." answered Tripp. "I fed we (board mem­ bers) have been responsible and we're trying to be frugal about your money." Frequently mentioned was the prospect of growth ia a county dial is al the hub of four metro- Challenger Dee Lowell ia making her campaign all about change against Republican incumbent Lowefl told a First Friday audience Oct 22 that Foot*;* County Board Member Tom Wilk fason "Barry County doesn't have the kind of growing always been done.* Joining Tripp and Lowell at the special forum, moved Io a fourth Friday of thia month Io accom­ COUNTY TAX, continued from page 1 modate the election, were Fourth District candi­ date Howard -Hoot" Gibeoo and John Loftin. Jason Sixberry. a write-in candidate for Barry want • service, you have Io pay for it' 'As a matter of fiscal policy, there are areas agreed with DeBoer's premise, but "some­ Orangeville towashipa. The Fourth times you find a situation where you can't District increase prices (for customers)." health insurance benefits up to age 65. He left to mend Central Michigan University, but Charttoo Paik fast yev, for about S4OXXX). Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. “If the Oun Lake area and is co-owner of the Yutkee Springs Outdoor Censer. . One of her biggest criticisms of Che County Board to that ate feeto rrwnmiiunnen have not been good stewards of taxpayers' money. Her prime example to Chariton Park, which she said received $41,000 last December from County Board surplus. $ 100,000 in lam September and still gets a special dediewed millage. She said she is a huge supporter of Chariton Park because ancestor Charles Ossenheuner sold his farm to the park many yean ago. Her husband, Peter Forsberg, also to fanner director of Chariton Park. Lowell also used as an example the purchase of $500 chairs for the administrator'a office. “Cm you ray 'Office Max.?* she quipped, con* tending perfectly good chain could be bought at lower prices. “If I frit the board was a good stew­ ard, Td be more in support." Tripp pointed to her being chairwoman of the Finance Committee, former chair of the Central Services Committee and service on such boards aad commissions as the Parks aad Recreation Commission, the Commission on Aging. Area Agency on Aging, Community Action Agency and Gun Lake Improvement Board. Community serv­ ice has. included the Genera! Federation of Women’s Ctabs-Gun Lake and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for chil­ Appearing at the First Friday forum for County Board candidates were (from left) John Loftus, Clare Tripp, moderator Robert Dwyer, Dee Lowen and Howard “Hoot" Gibson (speaking). (Photos by Heather A. Reed) dren. “I am deeply and passionately involved in improving the lives of women and children in Barry County," she said. During her tenure, she said, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Commission on Aging have moved into new homes, the old Hastings City Hall has been renovated into a Friend of the Court facility, and Chartton Park has found a new director. She said she is particularly proud of helping to facilitate a “Health Connections" clinic with the health department to help people without heal th care insurance get medical attention. Hoot Gibson won the Aug. 3 Republican pri­ mary election by 10 votes over incumbent Ken Neil and now faces a challenge from Democrat Loftus. He said he decided to run for the office because of “a lot of things going on that 1 don't like.” Loftus, who has run unsuccessfully several times before for a seat on board, said be has been involved with 4-H. Elks and Mook lodges. VFW. American Legion and Amvets and a local retirees* group. “I can’t make you a whole lot of promises, I don’t know what’s coming up," he said. “I'm not in fapor of secret meetings," referring to a special aes- sion a quorum of five County Board members, including Tripp, attended April 14 in Baltimore Township without the public present. Openfag the question and answer session was former Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy. who was very critical of the county-wide half-mill proposal for farmland preservation, which will appear on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. “It’s an ordinance to give farmers a pension fond." she said, “and finance it off my back with a millage. Why should we pay for someone etoe’s retirement. Tripp said Munjoy seems to have a unique way of looking at the question, but aufatafaed the Still­ age question's purpose to “to -ee if there to enough support to preserve rutal open spaces and faun land." Munjoy declared the state to behind the farm­ land preservation effort. Moderator Robert Dwyer asked. “Can't we accomplish this with a better (cotn^y-wide) master plan and zoning program?” Tripp answered that to being worked on painstakingly to time. Audience member Jim McGinnis said he and his family recently aaaved to Barry County and he's . tevd a lot ahteHMBtateteMg^pfar spending Orangeville Hall plans on display for election day we didn't go for the maximum rale, we'd be looking at cuts.” Barry County Planning Commissioner James Alden then told the board that perhaps some creative ways to raise money make up a rude." he said. “No employer I've ever better solurtem to the problem. He suggested encountered has provided this level of bene­ returning to tipping fees for companies dial fits to any former employee... mine sand and gravel in Barry County. . “My view of perks is very conservative... -There are lots of yards (of minerals) going cormnisaionera are not full-time employees... said. Thia te a big budget item and you need to take out of this county," Alden Wilkinson then said. "We don't mind being a look at k." taxed for services, but we want to make sure Wiggins said 4mt according to figures pro­ we’re getting the services for what we're pay­ vided by a Banner article last May. commis- uoners' are get an average of a little over ing for." Hastings Charier Township Supervisor James Brown said h's a master of spending $22)000 a year in salary, per diems, health care hr unfits and retirement. • Agreed lo purchase a Noggin 250 Phis wisely. Under the levy approved. 5.5310 mills will Smart Cart ground penetrating radar device be for county operating. 0.2303 win be dedi­ for $26300, with the funds to be taken from cated to Chariton Park. 0.2303 grants in the rrmnmimrwtat'mn fond. for the Commission on Aging, 0.9421 for emergency Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds service and 0.8116 for Thornapple raid. “It's a way to seen inao the ground... the 911 image of what's below pawme at., k narrows Manor. The COA will have more millage next year because of parrage of an increase in the Aug. down ute iteKi of seven. Reynolds said be and Drain Cnmmiuioncr 3 primary election. Tran Doyle bed a chance to tty am the device Commissioner Doo Nevins cast the lone recently to find a drain tile and they were dissenting vote. Wayne Adams was absent impressed. It was noted that a supplementary gram for from the meeting. the the county's remonumentstioo project will * Agreed to a new three-year contract with public safety officials snd other area survey­ In other* biaMeu Cowry Board: ' ' 1 Tbesday night, pay for the device, which also can be used by Admin iwratnr Michael Brown, who will gel a 3 percent raise for next year and a 2 percent ors. • Appointed Blanche Munjoy end Klbena Building increase in the second and third yean. Brown, Goebel to one-year terms on the Comity Committee earlier this month unveiled plans who is making $87338 annually this year, Board of Canvassers as representatives of the will be bumped to $89,958 next year. $91.757 Democratic Party. Orangeville The a for Township proposed new Township Hall/Community Center. • Agreed to a 3 percent wage increase for in 2006 and $93492 in 2007. The Township Board gave their approval at Board Vice Chair Sandy James said the its Oct 5 meeting to proceed with selecting Personnel Committee approached him about an architect to assist in the development of the salary proposals and he agreed to them. preliminary plans for a new Township HalVConununity Center. Presentation boards will on display for public viewing in the fire barn adjacent to the existing Township Hall This artist's rendering of a proposed new township hall should get people taking on Election Day In Orangeville. on election day, Tuesday. Nov. 2. early estimate on the building cost is approx­ The Building Committee is encouraging information available and share their thoughts with the committee. imately $700,000. 2005 for the 20 general fund noo-repreaemed employees. • Appointed John Barnett to the Soldiers * Commissioner Ken Neil raid Brown's most Sailors Retief Cnmminrr to fill oat the unex- recent job performance review yielded a 92 ptred term of the laie Prank WeinbrechL The percent approval rating. term expires at the end of thia year. “It's a pleasure working with Mike." Neil • Renewed the Probctiou Residential said. "He likes the community and be doesn't Services plan to go anywhere." Alternative Directions. K-Pep and Project contracts with Harbor Hall. residents to take a few minutes after voting to Orangeville Township has been setting 'Initial public response to what they see visit the display, ask questions, and learn how aside funds for over 10 yean and has man­ will be a strong indication as to whether we this building could be an important asset to aged to save nearly $300,000 toward the have support for this project or not,' said • Heard comments from Wiggins, who took • Approved the bid for $15310 from the community. Brown's salary is lower than many school Rehab and approved the contract for the Cooperative Cash Match Agreement superintendents. funding of this project No decision has been Mark Paradowski, a resident of Orangeville the board to task for considering saving small Building Restoration Inc. to repair the four Proposed is a 7300-square-foot building made regarding bow the township will fund Township and a member of the Building change by talking about reducing compensa­ parapet caps oo the courthouse. with half that space dedicated to community the difference. Local officials are continuing Committee. tion for the surveyor while taking in good use for banquets, receptions, senior citizens' to evaluate the options. activities, and a variety of other uses. The mittee is noping residents will review the The building com­ MOCK ELECTION, continued from page 1 “Hoot" Gibson is being challenged by Democrat John Loftus in the Fourth District (Hastings, Irving and Carlton townships). A variety of township races also will be held, of particular note, the "And that's I kind of how judge the Nader vote, is that, I think about half the kids, a little bit more than that like President Bush (and) think he's doing a good job. and roughly half probably aren't real happy Where to Vote... Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center, Bellevue Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2022. supervisors’ contests in Orangeville, Baltimore and Prairieville town­ with the way he's going, things are going," he said, “But I've seen sev­ Barry Township Precinct 1 - Hickory Road, Hickory Corners - Fire Station. 671­ ships. eral polls lately that suggest that's the way the youth feels, that their There were 790 students who participated in the Hastings High under 24 polls show that Kerry is doing better than Bush. By how 5346. Barry Township - Precinct 2 -155 E. Orchard Street, Delton - Township Hall. 623­ School vote, which dealt with the presidential race and Proposal 1 and much, that's debatable." Proposal 1, which is "a proposal to amend the state constitution to 5171. Proposal 2 on die Michigan ballot. Proposal 1 was defeated by 46 votes and Proposal 2 passed by 24 require voter approval of any form of gambling authorized by law and votes. Social Studies Department Coordinator Larry Christopher said. “So certain new state lottery games." had 53 percent of the students voting “no" and 47 percent of the students voting “yes”. we decided we were just going to do the president, and then two bal­ -The first proposal interestingly enough failed and there's some lot proposals, which we thought were generating interest among our research that if people aren't really sure about a proposal they lend Io students and interest in the state." , The students voted during their seminar class period oo Monday. Students learned about both sides of the issues on the ballot through their classes. - vote no and that's why people love to get the "no" position on the bal­ lot." Christopher said. Other factors that could explain the defeat of Proposal 1 would be the information students hear about it possibly hurting schools. "I think when we look st the results and we've done these mock Proposal 2, which is “a proposal to amend the state constitution to elections at Hastings for many yean, traditionally being a Republican specify what can be recognized as a “marriage or similar union" for area we would certainly expect a favorable result for the Republicans, any purpose, was passed by the students with 52 percent voting “yes" and that's happened in the past." Christopher said. and 48 percent voting “no". He noted generally Barry County has somewhere around 60 percent of the voters selecting a Republican candidate. “Do schools always reflect the community?." Christopher said,"... "And the kids are really torn on whether or not a ballot proposal, constitutional amendment should be adopted to ban gay marriage," Christopher said. because it is true 90 percent of students vote the way their parents do Only 24 votes separated the Proposal 2 tally. oo their first election. Now over time they may change, but generally The interest students have had in the mock election could be reflec­ that's the case. tive of the overall increased national interest in the election. "So it does give us a reflection of how some parents are feeling, dis­ Christopher said this year he has seen more interest in the election cussions at home," he said, "I think what we can look and say is that it's surprising that President Bush didn't do better, in tome extent, from 18-year-olds, than in previous yean. There is also a very increased interest from 17-year-olds, who wish because 51 percent of the vote, you would think he would probably be they could vole in this election, he said. closer <o 57 or 58 percent of the vote." "1 think people realize, this is such a huge election in so many ways, Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, Michigan - Old Welcome School. 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street, Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948-9690. Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings - Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street, Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Rood and Wing Road, Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling - Township Hall. 721­ 9905. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street, Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in Orangeville), Shelbyville - Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct 1 - 10115 Norris Road, Delton - Township Hall. 623-2664. Prairieville Township Precinct 2 - 11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell, Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2194. Thomapple Township Precinct 1 - 3885 Bender Road, Middleville - Thomapple Kellogg High School 795-3394. Thomapple Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main, Middleville - Township Hall. 795­ so then we’ve had probably in my lifetime, which is 46 years," 7202. Woodland Township -156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall, dum about Bush or is it a referendum about Kerry," Christopher said. Christopher said. For some students there has been an increase in dialogue on topics 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville - Township Hall, "And it looks like it's more of a referendum about Bush in our own related to the elections, something that can strain some friendships school, of whether you like Bush or whether you don’t." The increased dialogue is also something being carried on by voters, 795-9091. City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings - Middle School. For John Kerry to earn 36 percent of the student vote, he said, that is right about where Democrats typically do in the area. "In the election lately they've been talking about, “Is this a referen­ it's such a difference in philosophy between the two candidates, more with students tending to be more "anti-establishment." that may no matter what age. This increased interest from the youth vole perhaps shows that explain such a high number for a third party candidate. many do care and are politically astute. With Ralph Nadar earning 10 percent of the vote, Christopher noted 945-2468 City Hall Clerk’s Office. The polls will be open from 7 am. to 8 p.m. on the day of the election. �Page 6 — Thursday. October 28. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Newell's behavior ‘stepped over the line' To the editor: Newell as to why he allowed factories in At a candidate forum held in Ionia Oct 19, Michigan to increase dioxin emissions by State Representative Gary Newell stepped 1000% which would cause the cancer rate to over the line and physically threatened his increase tenfold. opponent, Dave Brinkert, a pro-life Democrat. When parents of a juvenile drug offender One only his to look at the past to see what sat in her office, not knowing what to do to the future will be in the case of who should be help their child. Fekkes did. She advocated and worked to create the juvenile drug court probate judge. I have known Stephanie Fekkes since her arrival in Hastings 13 yean ago. I also attend­ program within probate court Voters of Barry County, these are mly ed all of the meetings at which the two candi­ three examples that document she did not dates for this court have been together. After wait to become judge to do something posi­ the first forum. Mr. Doherty made it perfectly tive. She saw a need and acted immediately, clear be wanted to waive talking about back­ providing for our community's most vulnera­ grounds and get right to the questions. And ble. the abused and neglected. She saw the the reason he didn't want to discuss his back­ need and did something to correct it Pm sure that her opponent is a good coach ground is crystal clear. Fekkes' work in this community has clear­ for his kids' soccer team and should be cred­ ly earned her the right to be probate judge. ited accordingly. However, a battered child, She didn't wait for a judicial vacancy or an an abused woman, or a teenager with a drug appointment by the governor to demonstrate problem is in need of something much what she'd do if she was put on the bench. She greater. They need a strong judge who is did it when she saw the need. It demonstrates experienced, committed and caring, sitting on her solid work ethic, her unquestionable the probate court beach to insure and others experience, her caring and commitment to who follow are protected and helped. Lastly. Dick Shuster is right in his recent this community. After holding an abused and battered child ad. saying Bill Doherty would make a good in her arms, she not only protected the infant judge. However, children and families in Judge. through the courts, she also became involved Barry in the Barry County Child Abuse Council and Fortunately, we already have one.. We just gave of her time and talents to make it even need to retain Stephanie Fekkes as probate County deserve a great judge in Barry County. We can do that by vot­ better in its ability to help children. After sitting up all night holding the hand of a victim of spousal abuse, she not only ing for her on Nov. 2 to ensure that she stays oo the probate court bench. made sure the coon did its job, she gave Mary Lou Gray-Hart, to help establish Green Former Mayor of Hastings countless hours Gables Haven Shelter. First-time voter disenfranchised To the editor, too late now. I have an important story 1 would like for This devistated and angered me so much you to read about the presidential voting this that I was in tears for half an hour. Then 1 year. I am a 20-year-old female, and this is the decided 1 needed to act i see how many peo­ first political event I have ever cared about they are now able to go and vote for the pres­ before. I was looking forward very much to ident when really they will be in for a big voting for my candidate for president in the surprise when they get to the polls. election, so I sent my registration form in ple have sent in their registrations, thinking 1 think this is an important short story that three months early. I checked every week on should be run, that should be put out where the michigan.gov/vote website to see if 1 was America can see it and ask them: Are you registered. really registered to vole? After six weeks of not seeing my name in the database. I sent another form in to my Fm not sure if someone at the past office was tampering with them or what bin f think, local county clerk's office. I waited, and it's too much of a coincidence that two differ­ checked, and about two weeks ago, I called ent forms sent to two different locations were up my county clerk's office and asked them if never processed. they- showed my name oo the list, and they • Kristen Garvey. said I was not oo the list I asked ther if I Hastings could register online and they told me it was Voters, not governor should pick judge It began when Brinkert approached Newell toxic substances created by man. It causes Since that time about a quarter of the birth defects, diabetes, learning and develop­ Banner has been devoted to this question mental delays and endometriosis. There are (sports, classified ads. legal notices and most Probate Judge. now consumer warnings against eating veni­ gossip excepted). There have been pictures at Fekkes allegedly was rejected by Right to son. wild turkey, and squirrel in parts of empty chain, numerous articles, and more Life when they found out she helped a minor Michigan because of dioxin. ietters about who associates with whom, and girl get an abortion without parental consent. Yet. Newell tried to insult my intelligence who did the IRS wrong than 1 personally care In a very hostile tone, Newell firmly by saying that there's no real proof that diox­ about. Ordinarily I might sympathize with grabbed Dave's arm and while shaking him, in is harmful. As I shook my head in disgust, your decision to ignore the public forum Oct verbally threatened Dave to "never, ever be chastised me in from of the entire crowd 7. except I still have an open mind about who bring that up in public." After a brief for disagreeing with him, as if my opinion did should be elected, and apparently route light exchange of words, Newell, like an angry not matter because I am a woman. I've seen spoiled child, flung his partial bottle of waler him before at forums in which he's treated forum... you should have. other women in the same condescending way. to ask William Doherty if he knows anything at the waste basket, missing it and splashing Someone needed Newell, as a former state police command­ er, should have known to not lay ahand on name) ‘intimidating’ a former employee of photograph Dave Brinkert in a moment of anger. His Stephanie Fekkes. showed a crimson-faced Newell grudgingly anger, arrogance and his "barefoot and preg­ Speaking strictly for myself I wouldn't accepting petitions last winter that were nant* attitude toward women have no place in vote for someone who wanted a j-tgrrhip We've witnessed Newell's temper before. A Hastings Banner front page Barry County politics. It’s no wonder that badly enough to resort to that particular tac­ dents. asking him to return a portion of his many Republicans in Barry County do not tic. The public relies on the Banner for infor­ 40% pay increase back to the community. support him. mation. Act like a newspaper aad aak the signed by more than 500 Barry County resi­ While taking the petitions, he said nothing to If you care anything about your children, the local businessman who presented them grandchildren or community, please don't and has since ignored the request. vote for this man Nov. 2. questions that need to be ask. K.W Smith. Hastings Recently at the First Friday candidate Chris Norton, forum in Hastings, I posed a question to Bellevue President Bush is the solid choice to protect America To the editor, same breath espouses his support for abor­ Writing letters to the editor is sometimes a tion. The contradiction of his fai 111 and his seniors with more talk of losing health bene­ shot in >he dark because many newspaper1 belief in abortion do not pass the "common fits. today have gone from reporting the news to sense* test having an agenda. fits while at the same time scaring these same Unions blindly follow Kerry and Democrats and what do we have to show for When it comes to issues that have direct it? Higher costs for autos that can't compere If the letter is in opposition to the editor's bearing oo leadership, national security and with Japan, and an reinrarion system that we point of view, or perhaps the publisher or providing a strong military, Kerry will say see struggling more and mtn every day. Yet owner of the newspaper, one risks the chance anything that is politically expedient al the with all the support that unions give the of not having their viewpoint published. lime. When trying to secure his party's nomi­ Democratic There is certainly no doubt where the New nation. he opposed Howard Dean's anti-war changed? York Tunes or LA Tunes stand on whom they rhetoric. Now that he has disposed of Dean. President Bush is blamed for all the jobs support for president Major television news Kerry is now the anti-war standard bearer for we've lost here in Michigan, yet et the media outlets have joined the fray. the Democratic Party. In Kerry's 20-plus never mentions that NAFTA was birthed Where was Dan Rasher when Sandy Berger years in the US Senate, he has opposed the under smuggled or stole documents to aid in his tes­ B-l bomber, the cruise missile, the MX mis­ Democrat How many remember the words of timony to the 9-11 commissioo? And where is sile. the stealth bomber, the Trident missile, Ross Perot during those debates? -Thee big that story now? Where was Rather when the F-15. and the Patriot anti-missile battery, socking sound we will hear will be jobs going many outlets across America called for the tax to mention only a few of his “no” votes on south of the border!' The jobs we have lest returns of Teresa Hines Kerry to be pub­ defense. are a result of NAFTA and Crimea. not lished? Where was Rather when other outlets Most of all, astonishingly Kerry and Party, what have they ever last our president, who was a George Bush! have requested to see John Kerry's medical Edwards continue to berate the president for Finally, many of our fellow citizens here in records from the military? Yet Sis is the same not providing our troops with armor and sup­ Michigan and all across America have it Rather who is now supported by Tom Brokaw plies necessary to fight the battle in Iraq. Yet tough financis'ly. John and John Kerry Brokaw and Jennings both of these men voted against the $87 bil­ Edwards say they ree for the ’little’ guy. If stale that a journalist should not be judged on lion to support the war effort. For more than Kerry is elected, be prepared to haw your one event ak»e but oo his whole career. 20 years Kerry has been anti-defense aad has taxes raised! Katy has supported tax increas­ showed this in his senate voting record. He es on more than 350 occasions, a matter of However, when a entne is committed or a says our troops need supplies, but voted public record. falsehood is verified, do we as a people give against them. and PeterJennings! This isa valid argu^qqt/one could assume In my adult life, never has a presidential this person a pass because he's been a good While our soldiers died in Vietnam, Kerry election been more important for our country. guy in the past? It has been evident for yean spoke of the treachery of our soldiers, not to Please examine the facts and move beyond that Rather has a political agenda when it the news outlets here but went to Paris to the rhetoric and spin. Ask yourself who can comes to the Bush family. pacify the leaden of our enemies at the time. protect our country, and ask yourself who As a society, we have become so divided Is this the person we warn standing up for the wants to let you keep more of your own and so politically correct that we ignore facts interests of our country and the person we money. Kerry has shown his colors when it and principles. More than that, morality has want to call commander in chief.? comes to a strong military. And Kerry and the almost been thrown out the window. As a When we lost more than 3.000 loved ones that the governor missed something that these nation founded by Godly men. our moral Sept 11, President Bush had only been in 1 respect the fact that Governor Jennifer people within our county did not principles are on the verge of decay if left to office for less than eight months. Since then, the politicians and judges of today. do Not to mention the fact that more people in was shed that evening. I couldn't attend the about a private investigator (whatever his water all over the floor, then left lb the editor: Granholm appointed Stephanie Fekkes tem­ Two months ago I had no opmaon about who should be the next probate judge. after the forum to ask why he. as a proponent Fekkes for Barry County To the editor: To the editor: Dioxin, a component of Agent Orange, is recognized world-wide as one of the most of Right to Life, publicly endorsed Stephanie Let’s retain a great probate judge Banner not acting like a newspaper person in all of the United States has Democrats dunk they can spend your money more wisely than you can. 1 believe George Bush is the man we aeed in the White Hoose. handed fought and worked harder to make our coun­ Mr. snd Mrs. Richard Cole, primary than they did for her. Those votes down to society from God. have been thrown try safe. Yet Kerry would place our best inter­ Middleville of his term, and it was the governor's job to were just spread over the four other candi­ out of our public schools. Judges who believe ests in the hands of the World Court and the choose someone to take over. That doesn't dates. in God and the Ten Commandments have United Nations. Banner editorial porarily as probate judge. Barry County voted against Stephanie in the Judge Richard Shaw retired before the end Morality and right and wrong, I'm supporting Bill Doherty, who I know to been ordered to remove these commandments I want someone who places the interests of Gov. Granholm has never lived in Barry be a man of high principles and sound moral from public sight because they may be offen­ America first We have seen in just the last County aad has hardly visited here, though values who has lived here and practiced law sive. week how corrupt and inept the United mean we have to go along with her choice. she did make the effort to pose with Fekkes We have a presidential ticket that supports for more years than Stephanie Fekkes. for our local paper. There must be things she I have nothing against Ms. Fekkes. If the abortion and yet their higher church body doesn't know about Barry County, and there governor likes her, she can hire her. I wish her does not speak out against these candidates are probably a few things she doesn't know well in the future. about Stephanie Fekkes. I find it interesting that after Gov. Granholm made her choice for our probate Nations really is in the report for the “Food TO the etBter: It’s well known that newspapers contribute for Oil” program. The showed its bias Democratic has Party presented to crime in their area. whose beliefs contradict the principles of that America with a candidate that in more than 20 Fred Jacobs' editorial Oct 14 going to bat I believe the people should choose who greater church body. On the other hand, when years has sponsored or co-sponsored just five for Gordon Andrew Shaw shows his bias. Let they want, and I choose Bill Doherty for pro­ George Bush was interviewed not long ago. bate judge. • judge, a total of four other Barry County Emily McKee. lawyers decided to run against her in the pri­ Hastings mary election Aug. 3. That fact alone tells me pieces of legitimate legislation as a U.S. the prosecutors do their job. His comments he was asked why he so often speaks of Ids Senator. His only speeches of note are those believing he's innocent makes it harder for faith and his relationship with God. His where he berated and opposed our own mili­ them and prejudices the jury if there's a trial. answer was. "It's a part of me. It's who I am!’ tary in which he served. He is part of an effort He's for the sanctity of life and is not afraid that every four years scares our senior citizens innocent The fact that he pleaded no contest with talk of losing their social security bene- certainly doesn't work in his favor: to say so. Kerry espouses his faith, but in the It's ridiculous to say Shaw is probably The cop from Oregon was right Criminals in Michigan just get a pat on the hand. C-Hfrwffi, Halloween alternative? Sunday, Oct. 31, is the traditional date for the observance of Halloween. Some believe it is no longer safe for children to go Trick or Treating’ from door to door. What kind of alternate cele­ bration would you like to see that would still allow children to have fun at Halloween? Kalamazoo TteHMds* Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 HaaUnga Bannar, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphic* Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (268) 945-955* uonn Jacooi rraoanu ukw* inca rrwoarg rrwasaan. 9town.iM0te Saaataryfflaaauidr -NEWSROOMDavid T. Voung (Edtor) EMne GRtert (iwisranf Tdta) Hsian Mudry Barney Silsbee, Pat Lake, Sharon Barry, Shdley Patch, Nashville: Middleville: Delton: Hastings: my “Yes, I think that com­ “I was never allowed to There are a kx of com­ best "Now that Hastings has go trick or treating when I munity events where chil­ the of childhood memories come the recreation center and fun. was a youngster. Perhaps dren can dress up and get Halloween just the way from Halloween trick or lots of gyms. I think they Being safe is as important this is why I would like all candy. This might be safer they are. 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Ml 40060 �The Hastings Brrw - Thursday, October 2B. 20OS - Pap* 7 Farmland preservation is plan for the future There has been a lot of information circulated and published You could also argue, as owners of the land, fanners should be recently on the importance of preserving farmland in Barry County. able to do whatever they want with the land. The only way to pre­ Bill Dohc jrty is a ‘straight shooter’ serve it in perpetuity is to get the fanners of today to see the impor­ Dear editor. tance of farmland protection for years to come. Bill Doherty is a str sight shooter! tap dancing, no political maneuvering, just a When 1 was growing up. there were many families making their As an NRA persoru d protection instructor, straight answer to a straight question. I like stand out among the rest. The first would be to protect the rural char­ living on farms, but as industry drew young workers from the farm I was especially pleas ed when Doherty, can­ that. acter of the area. And the second would be to protect the best land for more money, shorter work days and a regular paycheck on didate for Barry Count y Probate Judge, called Stephanie Fekkes however, is not like that for farm production in me future. Fridays, it was hard to keep the farmer on the farm. me up and asked if h> 5 could attend my next Shell tell you she doesn't want io infringe on And next Tuesday, we’ll finally have a chance to decide whether we want to fund a program to io just that There seems to be two reasons for farmland preservation that range, and he'll answer you straight out No CCW (carrying a con The importance and understanding of land preservation isn’t The concern 1 have, however, would be to allow Barry County's cealed weapon) class. I your right to keep and bear arms, but she something new in this country. Throughout our history there have most productive lands to be developed for some ocher use, thereby was anxious to get to know him as a person, defended the Hastings City ordinance ban­ been leaders concerned with protecting large tracts of land for all of destroying Barry County best agricutural property, not to mention and there's no better \ vay to do it than spend- ning CCW holders from carrying on dry us to enjoy. Teddy Roosevelt, a strong conservationist, was con­ che impact these developments have on our rural areas. ing all day in class ar id on the range. Putting property. That's not shooting straight I've also been told that she is pro-abortion. I sup­ cerned enough a century ago to set aside what is called the Grand Another issue we have is that our country has been losing many of a pistol in someone's hand tends to reveal a Canyon because of its beauty, and natural attractions he thought the industrial jobs we had in the 1960s. Some workers might be lot about a person. I loth their strengths and should be preserved for generations to enjoy. returning to the family farm in the future to eke out a living, down their flaws. pose that's why Jennifer Granholm. a pro­ abortion governor, appointed her in the first Bill showed up ea riy and was a good sto­ place. I cant stomach that I dont want a pro­ dent. He was attenti re, and asked insightful abortion judge, not in my town, not on my Well, here we are again, thinking about the preservation of land, Next Tuesday Barry County voters will be asked to vote on the questions. Some pol focians would have you watch. When it comes to the important issues. not this time for enjoyment, but for farm production. We seem to be farmland proposal which will raise our taxes by 50 cents per $ '. ,000 believe they are pro­ Second Amendment just Fekkes isn't even on the target. at an end of a generation of dedicated fanners, who understand their of taxable value for ten years. If the proposal is approved, this will to get your vote, but Doherty is not like that role as stewards of the land. Yet now. as many are reaching retire­ give the county a revenue source for matching stale and federal He believes in the r esponsible right to keep Doherty. preservation dollars. This proposal is just one of the many ways at and bear arms the sa me as I do. and the same Amendment and pro-life! Bill Doherty is a find many farmers concerned about their land and the results of our disposal in which we can preserve large tracts of land in the as most of us hunters i and fishers here in Barry straight shooter. Vote for Doherty for Probate development. county. Planning and zoning is the best way to control sprawl and County. All throughout America’s history we've been setting aside land at the expense of taxpayers to preserve these lands for yean to come. on the farm, so you could say our farm families have come full cir­ cle. ment age and there's no one waiting in the wings to take over, we On the ocher hand. I respect and trust Bill is He staunchly pro-Second Judge. If a farmer makes the decision to retire, and there's no one else to reduce the cost of development to taxpayers throughout the county. I found Bill Dohe tty to be a straight sboot- Skip Coryell. take over, the fanner usually sells the farm, giving him the money he Dealing with development issues such as this takes visionary lead­ er, both on the rang je and off. On the range, Michigan State Director, needs in retirement. What the farmland preservation program would ership willing to sit down and discuss all the alternatives to deter­ he's in the bullseye more often than not But. Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America do is to make some money available to offer fanners for his land’s mine what's best for all of the people in the county and then act on more importantly, a sk him a question off the Barry County resident development rights, giving the farmers an alternative to develop­ iL ment Now you could surely argue this would be another special pro­ Don’t le t this be our ‘last generation’ neat on our elected officials because uncontrolled development is gram for fanners, but think about it, we are expecting fanners to not in the best interest of taxpayers or our rural character. No matter what happens with this proposal we need to keep the lb the editor: - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics keep the land intact by not developing it, so we need to compensate Kerry voted at least three times against Don't sit this ele too serious. This election loo high, the topic them for it After all, it belongs to them. may well detennim Voters need info to make wise choices To the editor: then I knew what candidates, issues and pro­ We have been receiving The Reminder posals to try to gather information on. Not campaigning on county’s time since we moved to this area 24 years ago, and It is the same this election , so it looks like we appreciate getting all the information con­ I am going to have to write and request a sam­ To the editor: tained ia it, including the news (what little ple ballot for this election, too. I read a letter in your newspaper last week ction out! The slakes are lyJHeistheaooofa U.S. diplomat, spending t pen of his childhood in • Europe. His wife, Tere: federal funding of abortion. He voted against the 'Defense of Marriage Act" : the fate of our nation. Who is John Ker boarding school in banning partial birth ahnstioiM. He supposts He scored a high 97% liberal voting record in 2003. beating out Ited Kennedy. He has voted against funding our troops in ia, is one of the richest Iraq aad voted for several major reductions in women in the UJ J Jk. She is heiress to the defense and military spending. Heinz Products fa !mne via her first husband. The election of John Kerry would serve she notice to every terrorist in every cave as well ) factories in Europe. Asia, as those already in the U.S.. that the soft Mexico and the C ttibbean. Eighty percent of underbelly of American power is the timidity Heinz products at t USA. So much f or the concern about out- Wall Street Joums* According to the owns mote than St Several times in the past you have pub­ by a Mrs. Jones who stated she saw Probate lished in the Reminder a list of at least some Judge Stephanie Fekkes oo Colfax Street There is so much hype, especially in this of the offices and proposals that Barry Tuesday, Oct. 19. before 5 p.m. Thus Mr*. current national election, about getting as County residents would be voting on in the Jones thought Fekkes was on county time. many more people as possible registered to coming the Well. Mrs. Jones was right on part of what vote (some even using corrupt or illegal Reminder covers all of Barry County (more she said. Fekkes was campaigning on Colfax means to do so), and so many are decrying the or less) and 1 know it would take a lot of work Street Oct 19. I live on this street and I was apathy of citizens and the small percentage of and space in the Reminder, but you would with her. 1 spend time going door to door with registered voters who actually show up to provide a great service, and perhaps do a lot her. vote. I am not surprised at the lack of interest in toward encouraging more people to vote (and But Mr?.. Jones was wrong about the time. be informed voters) if you could print some It was not before 5 p.m. Fekkes and David voting or in registering to vote. Though I have kind of simplified sample ballots for all the McIntyre did not get to my house until 5:15 showed up and voted in every election since I townships in Barry County so that everyone p.m: They parked in’front of my home arid we was old enough to vote, in every election I knows exactly what offices and candidates went from there. have the same problem of insufficient infor­ and proposals they will be voting on. I wish 1 support Fekkes. I endorse her. She did a 1 want to com mation on what local, state and federal you could also provide a little information on great job as city attorney and she is going to so many people o f Barry County express their President Bush said oo camera that he wasn't do a better job as judge. political feelings i Nov. 2 is fast approacb- concerned about him. Excuse me! I thought there is) about current political campaigns and the candidates. election. I don’t know if produced outside of the of the American voters. It is said that those who came of age during World War II became America’s “Greatest sourcing jobs! The Kerrys ow ■n at least five homes and Generation.” vacation getaway s valued at mote than $33 known as the 'Last Generation." million, an S800.C no private yacht, as well as a Gulfstream priv. Me jet. Did I mention sever­ al SUVs? They’t : really in touch with the Let this generation not be We must stand up for America and re-elect our prudent George W. Bush Ed Borner. Nashville common folk! Bush’s ■ tunnel vision scary for USA 2000? To the editor: mend the Banner for letting When asked about Osama bin Laden offices, proposals, etc., we will even be vot­ the proposals, the candidates (especially the ing on. let alone who the candidates are, or township and Barry County ones), and their Frank Campbell, ingjmd the work J has changed tremendously that was what Wil was about, not giving the information on the candidates, proposals or philosophies and goals, and where they stand Former Mayor, Hastings singe the year 20 00. extremists even more of a cause against us. other issues. I don’t like going Into the on the issues (even if it has to be spread out polling booth and being surprised by candi­ over several weeks or months). dates and issues that I didn’t even know were going to be on the ballot, and I don’t like holding up the voting line while I try to decide on the spur of the moment (with little or no information) which way to vote. If it is too late to do anything for this elec­ tion, perhaps you will consider these things for future elections. Another thing that really disappoints and discourages me is that unless I happen to be I doubt very much that 1 am the only one listening to the radio at the exact moment that with this problem. How can people be expect­ my particular (Orangeville) township election ed to be interested in voting, or to vote intel­ results are reported, 1 never learn who won ligently. when 'here is such a dearth of infor­ most of the county and township races. mation? Dolores Morehouse. We need more than just paid political ads. Delton They only provide information on the candi­ dates who have paid to advertise, and so Editor's Note: Comprehensive coverage many times their advertisements aren’t in the and results of Barry County elections and Reminder until practically the day we are candidates appear in the weekly Hastings supposed to vote! Banner. The Reminder, though part of the J- Before several elections in the past, I have Ad Graphics family, is a different kind of written to my township clerk and asked her to publication, focusing on features, people sto­ send me a sample ballot (which she did) ries and so-called “soft news.” The Banner is because I didn't even know who all or what more of a “hard news" product. more than one home it does not mean that all I am writing in response to a letter written these residences are guarded by Secret and a place to gather and make martyrs of ore secure and economically themselves at our children's expense. stronger Americ change*, and the p. rm still waiting, for these ' President is scaring me! President Dick Cheney have anyone dear to My son is tn t he Marine Corps and soon to them in harm's way? be deployed to Ii nq. Every night I am glued to CBS News, whe re they have a 'Fallen Hems' I have to ask. does President Bush or Vice John Kerry has been there and he knows what is at stake. To the editor: piece for the tnj e heros of our country. Each He has earned the right to speak out against Two years ago 1 left Barry County as chief night I ask myx tlf, have they died for a pres­ a war that few wanted (after the truth was idem who "lied * to us? I think and pray on learned). to Hastings to attend a this question e> cry day. I try to weigh both John Kerry is a man who wants what we funeral. The nostalgic autumn trip along the sides of the is* tea. and blind myself to the want He is not afraid to admit he is wrong, a winding, tree-lined roads of Barry County propaganda. I hero, my dad is my hero, be different than his. He win weigh the evidence Oct 21. I returned warmed my heart despite the chill. afraid to listen to someone whose views are My son is nn After the service. I had the occasion to read fought snd pnx idly served during World War and choose the best path to obtain a goal that several past issues of the Hastings Banner — II. a noble caus- e for we were fighting for our is right for America. the same Banner I read weekly as the former very freedom! President Bush feels that he is never chief assistant prosecutor of Barry County. What are wi : losing our young sons and wrong, and that is why I am voting for John Kerry! Back then, the paper was informative about daughters for n the issues in Barry County. What a difference Saddam Husae ow? President Bush's envy of In's oil? 1 have to ask myself two years make! am I, or my t m, better off today than in The commentary, letters and personal vicious, cruel and mean-spirited, but unnec­ We won’t pay for president’s mansions aident Bush in 2000 because assibUi.t prosecuting attorney. Last Thursday, attacks on public officials was nor only all.we were going to be voting on. At least To the editor: Banner devolved into tabloid rag 1 voted for Pre he promised a m ‘Hoot' Gibson is on the right track essary. excessively outlandish and totally To the edits without any recognition of honesty toward I was st the what public officials sacrifice to serve the candidates’ fo public. (For example, is it truly important to Oct 22. know what a judicial candidate wears?) John Lancaster, Hope Township 2. He would support an effort so eliminase Barry County Commissioners’ retirement benefits for county conrmisainn- ram at Jefferson Hall Friday, ers. 3. He would support an effort to eliminate I was disap pointed that outgoing county health care benefits. to the editor in the Oct 21 edition of the Service agents around the clock. The amount The Banner has devolved into a local, commissioner Ken Neil took the opportunity 4. He would support an effort to have a Banner titled, "Kerry no friend of the sports­ of Security differs according to where the printable version of the Jerry Springer Show to try to cm1 barrass his successor. "Hoot" majority of county commissioner meetings in G ibson ran ag ainst Mr. Neil on the platform the evening. he placed in the "Reminder” of July 27, as men." While I myself believe being an avid sportsmen has very little bearing on running a nation, that is not the reason for my writing president and his family are at a certain time. — a tabloid rag bent on shocking the public The residencies of any elected president are conscience treated in this fashion. appreciated for its tolerance, manners and The Secret Service is not required to guard this response. I felt it necessary to point out a previous presidents and their spouses for the few mistakes I noticed in the letter. entire duration of their lives. In 1997 Douglas Congress passed legislation that specified a Martindale, claims that, "If Kerry is elected, former president was to receive protection we will pay upkeep for five mansions, plus from the Secret Service for only 10 years Secret Service for the rest of his or his wife's after they left office. Because Secret Service lives." Both of these claims are false. protection for a president represents such a The author of this letter, We, as Americans, do not pay to "upkeep" small fraction of the federal budget, it would our president's residences. The only "upkeep" not be necessary for an increase in taxes, no we have to pay is for security measures to matter which candidate was elected. protect the president and his immediate fami­ I hope that by writing this letter I have ly at their homes. If the elected president has enabled the Banner readers to leam the real facts of these matters. Let's turn away from failed policy To the editor: Jessica McLaughlin. age 17. Hastings Correction: The idea that violence, war and unilateral invasion of foreign sovereign nations is Contrary to what was reported in a story in Is this the county I loved and smiles at eveiy comer? If the paper's intent was to embarrass yourselves and Barry County's citizens, consider it a smashing suc­ 1. He woul 0 support an effort to eliminate "per diem" pay for committee meetings unless all con smittee members were paid. cess. Jeffrey Cruz. Lansing Fekk as has what it tak es tor judge Dear edit Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... sr: I write t' kis letter in support of Judge Stephanie S. Fekkes for Probate Court Judge. When I th ink of the reasons for this the fol­ lowing won b come to mind that describe and define her a I the best person for the position: Faith, siren gth. integrity, wisdom, commit­ ment. comp assion and caring. might have been given the impression at that Friday Forum that some of the commission­ ers would like to make it a full-time position. I would respectfully suggest that since Barry County already has a county executive with fitll salary and benefits, it should not be necessary to have another eight fall-time employees serving in die same capacity. As a commissioner, Mr. Neil had the opportunity to recommend some of the changes Mr. Gibson is suggesting, but appar­ electorate has spoken. this point a ad place in our community. What As a Fourth District constituent. I would she has bee i able to accomplish for the good like to thank Mr. Neil for his time and efforts of our com nunity in the past is only a small portion of t be good she will be able to bring dues-paying member of the Barry County These a se the thoughts that we should Republican Party and a duly elected GOP focus on n ov. Vole for the good in our com­ manship is absurd, and reeks of ignorance. delegate. She only resigned her position on munity. us as Judgt while in office, and wish him well. Meanwhile. I'm willing to listen to any sug­ gestions that may save Barry County taxpay­ the Banner Oct. 21. Julie DeBoer is still a Hastings time job and be rewarded accordingly. One ently did not do ao. and the Fourth District matic resolution of conflicts through states­ the Executive Committee of the party. Mr. Gibson believes, as I do. that being a commissioner shoufd be considered a part­ tues are what have brought her to policy and the inability to achieve a diplo­ Tom Wilkinson ous committees and make greater use of voL These vit somehow the only option for a failed foreign 269-945-9554 5. He would support an effort to use a min­ imum of county commissioners on the vari­ follows: : ers in excess of $100,000 annually. Perhaps other voters will express their feelings about this o their respective commissioners also. Lois McIntyre. Harland Nye. Hastings Hastings �P»B» • - Thuractay. October 28. 2004 - The Having, Banner Radio stories of GOP meeting left a lot to be desired To the editor: It I would call them. 1 also distributed the signs is certainly interesting Monday’s and Tuesday’s (Oct. why last 18 and 19) news items on WBCH radio about the Barry To the editor: I couldn't let answered the phon last week’s letter from Michael McPhillips, attacking Bill Do) tertys integrity, pass without my two cents. e "McPhillips. Kuzava & Fekkes." In deciding whet her Fekkes was telling the truth about her parti lership, just try calling her old phone number, . (269) 945-8844. and it law practice a number of years ago, and will ring into Mcl *hillips’ and McDowell's McPhillips left that practice on. let's say. a office. I didn't quite realize why that question McPhillips and Doherty were in the same sour note. 1 also recall McPhillips was part of was an issue, but th en I found out that a new another Hastings law firm, and I don't think judge cannot hear a ises from old partner for any tears were shed when he left that firm two years. It is my understanding that even either. though Fekkes has b een the interim appointed judge only for a few * months. McPhillips and pages a big ad for a law firm with McPhillips, Kuzava (aka McDo’ well) practice in front of Kuzava (or is it her on a regular basi s. that Ms. Kuzava got the I remember seeing in last year’s yellow Fekkes and McDowell McDowell again these days?) as the attor­ And wasn't it odd neys. It was called "Apple Street Law Office, Hastings City Attorn ey contract even though PLC," and it was on page 22 of the 2004-2005 she had the highest I >id and the least experi- yellow book. ence? And did I mi mtioo that Fekkes also appointed Kuzava as the juvenile drug court When Ms. Fekkes; was questioned at the Fehsenfeld series of forums about this issue of her most recent law firm, Fekkes’ response attorney? to me why McPhillips So it's no wonder to this issue was "yellow book/employee mis­ and McDowell now e ndorse Fekkes. because take." (Her blaming of other people sounds they sure have bene) rited from her appoint- familiar doesn't it?) Now, an ad placement ment. If it looks like a duck. walks like a duck might be a legitimate error, but can we really and quacks like a di Kk. then it must be a believe her explanation that it was an error duck. And Fekkes' di icking of the questions when Fekkes and the others in the firm sent isn't all it's quacked u p to be. And if I ruffle out signed letters and documents on letter­ her feathers, then too bad. head with McPhillips, McDowell-Kuzava. and Fekkes* names on it as a firm? When 1 integrity and that's Bill I want a judge with Doherty. saw such a letter, it definitely left me with the Steve Curtis. impression they were partners. And the phone Orangeville book ad confirmed it Oh, and their staff To the editor: campaign As been entrusted to prote manager Stephanie for • ct and uphold. As I have worked w ith Fekkes the past six Fekkes. I have refrained from writing to the months on this campai^ pi, I am reminded on a paper, as it should be very clear about my daily basis that she has : these qualities. More position on who should be probate judge. than once during this ci impaign she has made the statement that no nu • liter what, she wib not waiver from her value: s and ethics. She has Having roent 26 years with the Department repeatedly made it clear ; if she loses this elec­ of State Police and since retiring, another tion, her values and i integrity will remain eight yean doing civil investigations, I have intact. However, I am compelled to comment on some observations that I have had. had the opportunity to testify before many life as precious; she Fekkes holds every judges throughout this state, this to include understands that those \ vho come before her. I myself tried to address some of Mr. Braendle’s concerns at the meeting. I remind­ leading and long time county ed him he had been on the agenda of a GOP ed "Many Republicans (were considered as newsworthy and accurate. endorsement of Bill Doherty for probate meeting almost two years ago during the Rutland Township recall of Roger Vilmont. opposed to the GOP judge). Where have these people been for the After both he and Mr. Vilmont had addressed to discuss that morning's story, because I last three plus years I’ve been involved? They the group, even though the matter was not on wanted to verify if I had been told the correct complain tixey don't like the way the party is the agenda. A motion was made to support information. In our discussion. I thought I had run. but they don't get involved to make Mr. Vilmont. a vote was taken and it was Mark assured him that GOP Chairman change, but then they are the first to complain defeated. He accused us of not listening to the Englerth's passion is for the citizens of Barry when things don't go the way the they want. truth. Now he is concerned that the motion tq County, the people who don't get out on the Their vote and say does count, they just have support Mr. Doherty was not an agenda item front line, but still want and deserve change. to be at the meetings and be involved to be in a meeting last month? We discussed the “Twelve Points to Good heard. For Mr. Braendle to stand up and call First Friday Both Bill Womer and I have worked dili­ members who consistently attend meetings forum and agreed that most of the issues dis­ gently to try to get individuals to update their and work for the party a "threadbare group of cussed went back as far as valid issues from addresses or even give us an e-mail address so dissidents that have attempted to circumvent the we can send our notices to. As secretary of the the appointive system." I am insulted and dis­ Government” late from the April Commissioner) (former County Emmet Herrington. Party. I sent gusted that once again, people like to com­ We noted that Englerth challenges individ­ Prosecutor Shane McNeill a request to verify plain when things don't go their way, but do uals to get involved locally and give back to his valid mailing address on May 30,2002, to not want to raise a hand to support the party their community. That is how which he never responded, yet he accuses o; get involved and work. Barry 1 became involved. His belief is that we must hold our County Republican Mark of not sending him notifications. I believe that had Mr. Englerth lived during public officials accountable for the work they I don't see many individuals stepping up to the Revolutionary War period he would have do. We also discussed the fact that most peo­ do the job Englerth does. They have no idea been called a patriot Why? Because he wants ple have performance appraisals at their of the amount of time he dedicates to the to see fair and good government He believes employment and that when the public has an party. If they did, I am sure that they would in the Constitution and the rights afforded the issue with their government's performance, not want to step up and be as committed as he people so tyranny will not rule over our lands. an elected official should a look at that issue is. Let them put their lives, time and money He holds the democracy that we are entitled and try to correct or improve on that issue or where their mouths are. We do. to as very precious, and the proper way to area, not take offense and blame or accuse others. I asked McIntyre why he had not contacted WBCH’s news story of Tuesday, Oct 19, make sure that our public officials at all lev­ wasn't newsworthy because it didn't update els represent the people they serve. They are the news from the previous day. There was no not serving, then they need to be taken to task Englerth for comment on the information mention of answers to the questions that were and if unwilling to change, be voted out of received about the party’s meeting. I believe posed in the Monday report: office by the people and replaced by a candi­ he said he could report the story as he had • What was determined regarding seven date who is willing to serve the community's received the information. 1 informed him that members verses the entire party on the citizens regarding how they feel the govern­ apparently Doherty endorsement? ment should be run. the Grand Rapids received this information and Press also contacted or determined When 1 vote someone in office. I expect Englerth Sunday evening and talked with him regarding the legality of the vote based on the that person to represent me, not their own at length about the issues that would be dis­ agenda item? agenda. I expect them to use their intelli­ • What was discussed cussed. McIntyre really should have given • There was no mention where the signs gence, experience, and good judgment, but I Englerth an opportunity to defend the party were. •There was no answer to whom Englerth is also expect them to be in touch with their con­ and himself prior to airing his story. Fekkes has the right stuff to be judge ally bring answers back to the public9 In the radio's report Oct 18, McIntyre stat­ County Republican Party meeting should be I met with radio announcer David McIntyre Law firm endorsement some* rhat tainted at the GOP Bush rally Sunday. Oct 17. stituents to know how we want them to decide Englerth is an asset to the community, and working for. I do believe that Mr. Englerth how to run the government at any level, local, both radio and print media have made him out personally spoke to the group himself, and state or federal. to be either a villain or a hero at his expense received a round of applause for his answer. to suit journalist sensationalism. A very wise man once told me that if I The new information Tuesday morning believed everything that he told me, I was a In answer to questions about political was a sorry quote from Neil Braendle, who fool. People should always think for them­ signs, I advised that we had gone through all also stated he wanted to see all of these nega­ selves and not take everything they are told as of our first shipment and were trying desper­ tive stories regarding the party out of the local the truth. ately to get more. I said I returned many tele­ media. Why didn't this story actually answer phone calls telling callers 1 was making a list the questions raised in Monday’s story? Vice Chair, of individuals and when we received the signs Wouldn’t it be appropriate journalism to actu­ Barry County Republican Party Vivian Lee Connor, Right to Life has good reason to back President Bush To the editor: a threat to the carefully crafted fiction of to Kerry? Here's at least one issue on which Doth state and federal courts. I have also dur­ no matter where they si land on society's lad- With the election bearing down on us. "abortion rights" that forms a cornerstone of he's never flip-flopped: ing that time had the occasion to arrest sever­ der, are important. She k nows that she has the Joseph Lukasiewicz couldn't resist giving us al judges in this state for violating their responsibility to make si ire they are protected one more semir.aj on Bushology in his letter Since the Kerry-Kennedy type liberals in offices. and treated with respect Oct 21. It's the same old. same old: if there's Congress are all on the same page as these anything screwed up anywhere in the cosmos, people, Estrada never had a chance. For over because it doesn't allow the exception for sit­ From a law enforcement view, most offi­ As 1 stated early in th cers only want a judge to be fair, and, yes, on who should be judge is clear, not because firm when it comes to sentences. However, as letter, my position this crowd’s political ideology. Q: Do you support die ban on partial-birth abortions recently signed into law? A: I don't support the president's law it's Bush's fault. 30 years the apparatchiks of the abortion uations where the health of the woman is at she is a friend, not beca use she was appoint­ risk. I believe this is a dangerous effort to ed to this position, no. si ee is the clear choice That's the essence of the whole Kerry cam­ paign. Give Kerry’s' spin machine time party have lied, obfuscated, maligned and during the time that I have been before judges used their agitprop machine to the fullest to undermine a woman's right to choose, which or sat in their courtroom during trials, there because of what she has i mx done. She has not enough and it'll figure out a way to blame preserve and protect their precious sacramen­ is a constitutional amendment I will always came a realization that some judges stood out wavered in her core valu es, ethics and beliefs Bush for everything, from the Black Death to tal rite of passage into womanhood. fight to protect. (From the Washington Post) and had something some others did not They as to what a person who is a judge should be had a certain wisdom and temperament that like. not all who sat on the bench had. Fekkes will not be ju.* You saw it in how they conducted them­ u a good judge; she will be a great judge. selves off the bench in their chambers, they Ron Neil. had a deep respect for the law, they held the Hastings birth defects. But Mr. Lukasiewicsz sees fit to blame With regard to the "health" reason, we need Apparently Lukasiewicz thinks Right to Bush and the Republicans because pro-lifers to understand that since Doe vs. Bolton, the Life and its constituency are being played for have been cheated out of an end to the abor­ companion suckers by Dubya and the good old boys of tion holocaust. "health* has become a weasel word trotted decision to Roe vs. Wade, the Republican Party. In this context he brings Still, with the deck mostly stacked against out to justify abortion under nearly any con­ up the issues of abortion and embryonic stem them, the pro-lifers came out with a signifi­ ceivable circumstance. The courts have inter­ cell research. He wants to know why. with the cant victory under Bush. What Bush and the preted "health" to mean anything that affects title of judge to be something that they had Farmland preservation is luxi iry tax Republicans in control of just about every­ Republicans in Congress did (along with a a woman's well being, including economics, thing, do we still have abortion on demand? number of Democrats who still retain some emotional state, lifestyle interruption, and And why would Right to Life continue to sup­ moral sanity) was to pass the partial birth psychological vulnerability. You can bet that port Bush in view of all this? abortion ban. Partial birth abortion is the this is the broad meaning of health that Kerry brainchild enlightened has in mind. Pro-life people understand that they have a long, hard road ahead in the fight To the editor: senior citizens, who are living on a fixed I wish to submit nine reasons not to support income. They arc trying I o stay in their own Good questions. Part of the answer lies in the Barry County farmland preservation half­ home as long as they can. This tax will force the famous dictum of Otto von Bismarck that America, used to guarantee that a woman mill proposal on the Nov. 2 general election them to choose between i neals. prescriptions "politics is the art jf the possible." In the nox­ who does not want a live baby doesn’t have to for the restoration of truth. With Bush in the ballot or selling their homes. of post-modern ious fumes of today's political environment, have one. It's an operation to warm the heart Oval Office, there is at least hope. On a Kerry arden you will be some things, like an immediate end to the of Dr. Josef Mengele. watch, abortion up to the moment of birth placing on your neighboi •s abortion catastrophe, are just not possible. years if you vote yes on tl lis new tax. 1. Michigan has the fourth highest unem­ Please consider the bi ployment in the nation. According to the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics, only Washington D.C. (7.7 %). Alaska (7.6 %) and 8. Not being a farmer, I Oregon (7.3%) have higher unemployment for the next 10 The procedure is performed on babies of 20 would be safe from now until, oh. say, about The nomination of Miguel Estrada to serve weeks or more gestation. A baby is delivered save for retirement on the U. S. Court of Appeals is an example all except the head. The physician then punc­ It’s true that Bush made a kind of compro­ why. Here is the story of an Honduran-born tures the baby's skull and vacuums out the mise on embryonic stem cell research, allow­ the next ice age. via a 401K. I consider the farmer's land to be %. his/her 40IK. I hope the y realize they are Hispanic coming to the U.S. at the age of 17. baby's brains. The skull is then crushed to ing those embryos already in existence to be Michigan's unemployment rate is 6.8%. Can going to minimize the nun iber of buyers who A child of a broken home, he beat ill odds, facilitate the rest of the delivery. All of this is used. But he also closed the door to any fur­ we afford a new tax? will be able/willing to bu y their land when ther embryonic killing. Whatever you may rates. The national average is 5.4 graduating from Columbia University and done supposedly to preserve the health of the they need the money froi tn their retirement Harvard Law School. His record as a jurist mother. Commissioners is asking for an additional fund. I dare say the retur n on the fanner’s earned him the highest mill when the operating income is retirement fund is much 2. The .2841 Barry County Board of that’s the that think of this. Bush at least has a core princi­ rating from the President Clinton gave when he vetoed the ple regarding the worth of human life. He greater than the American Bar Association. You would have bill. HoWever. a lot of obstetricians have tes­ believes we're rational, spiritual creatures made in the image and likeness of God, nut a At least reason already going to increase 1.65% on its own, return I will be earning on mine. Why would thought that liberals, who can't get enough of tified publicly that the procedure is never without the additional requested increase. they want to restrict their a ccessto it? minority advancement, would have swooned needed to preserve the life of the mother. In illion plus dollars at this nomination. Yet their hysterical shrieks fact, the doctor who developed the technique In the end, the stem ceil flap may just go bounced off the Great Wall of China. said that he had done over 2,000 of them, of quietly away, because, according to Kerry's The Congressional committee expressed which only 9 percent were for reasons of running mate, when Kerry is elected, quadri­ Can we afford a new tax? 9. Seven and a half nu 3. The county tax burden is going to shift seems like an awful lot to pay for a view in forward, starting this coming summer. Your light of our current econom ic conditions. This crop to be harvested. taxes are going to be due earlier and earlier is a luxury tax that is going to have to be paid "concern" about his "qualifications." That maternal health, and of that 90 percent, the plegics will get up out of their wheelchairs over the next three years. Can we afford a by everyone, even those wh o can’t afford lux- was nothing but smoke and mirrors. The real vast majority were because of "depression." and walk. new tax? ury. Can we really afford a new tax9 answer to the trashing of Estrada's nomina­ Bush did what Clinton hadn't the moral back­ Bush's record may be less than perfect, but sons haven’t con- tion was that he drew the ire of Kate bone to do. even though Clinton admitted to on these crucial life issues Kerry is an Orc from Mordor. 4. We have the highest number of unin­ sured families ever. Can we afford a new tax? 10. If the above nine rea vinced you to vote " “no on Farmland Michelman and her National Abortion Rights being troubled by the technique, which he 5. Most families’ incomes have stagnated Preservation, then you ha' ze far too much Action League, as well as that of Planned said appears to be "inhumane." or declined in the last four years. If this tax money and you should be o ffering to pay for Parenthood, passes, many charities and churches will it all so your neighbors don’ t have to. Reproductive Choice, and a host of other pro­ the Religious Coalition for experience decreased funds. The money has Kathee Pierce, abortion groups, who went ballistic at his to come from the same pie. I don’t know any Hastings nomination. You see. people like Estrada are families that can legally manufacture money. Can we afford a new tax? 6. There is an alternative to maintain the rurality of Barry County that doesn't require a Let’s fund farmland in other ways tax. It’s called agricultural districting. It’s an To the editor: ordinance that sets aside areas for farming Any farmland preservatior i funding should Gary W. Coates, Doherty better reflects local values To the editor, to pass an ordinance preventing law abiding I was not going to write a letter to the edi­ citizens who were legally licensed to carry tor, but after the outrageous accusations made at the Barry County Republican Party meet­ I'm not an attorney, but I could see that popular political approach for the commis­ ing Oct. 18. I feel I should clear up why I such an ordinance was in violation of state sion. made the motion to endorse Bill Doherty for law and the courts agreed by throwing out come through Barry Coun ty’s townships, certain amount of acreage, say 40 acres, that which reported $20 million i n CDs and sav- It does, howeser. deserve first considera­ must be owned before building a new home. ings accounts in local banks, This amount of tion. The Barry County Commissioners in 1 feel Bill Doherty truly represents the It’s working in Chester Township, just north surplus and rainy day funds ei tber needs to be their respective districts should seek township same values as a majority of Barry County of Grand Rapids. put to work or refunded to tht : taxpayers. I have talked to support and funding. residents do. It is my opinion and many Let’s have government leadership com­ such ordinances. Did she do this because she probate judge. just misinterpreted the law? Is it because she wanted force her anti­ Second Amendment opinions about CCW on Bill Doherty is endorsed by the Michigan law-abiding citizens? :mpt to fund the plete their assignments on this subject instead Right to Life and the Michigan Coalition for Replacing Fekkes with a pro-life, pro­ proposed millage increase t« □ the taxpayer of taking the easier way of placing the tax Responsible Gun Ownership (MCRGO) and Second Amendment attorney is a step in the without first selling it to the t< jwnships’ lead­ burden on the voter. Vote "no" to fund the that is because he is pro-Second Amendment right direction, but it is just the first step. We farmland proposal as is, and encourage your and pro-life. Interim appointed Probate Judge need to elect those we know will represent the townships and county commissioners to look Stephanie Fekkes on other hand is neither. will of the people, not usurp it. that there should not be an am Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. concealed weapons on city property. belief that this is because this is less than a and low density housing. It can stipulate a 7. How many of us know persons, many Hastings So where would we be if this had been up ership. The unanimous decision I Barry County Board of Cor ?y the current nmissioners to at this issue together with the immediate support farmland preservation would suggest funding which is available through they had their constituents’ c onsent. I have townships. not yet heard any commission er who alleges Jeff Van Nortwick. to have responsible fiscal cork xms approach Johnstown Township this funding issue in this ma. nner. It is my "our" Fekkes also attempted to have your consti­ Elect Bill Doherty for probate judge. was David G. Stevens Hastings City Attorney she told the City Middleville tutional rights violated when she Council that they were on solid legal ground �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 28. 2004 - Page 0 Sheriff endorses Fekkes and Sixberry To the editor: nity. She was appointed by Governor Jennifer Over the past week. 1 have been asked by Granholm because she was the best candidate numerous people my opinion about the two for probate judge. And Stephanie still is the candidates for sheriff of Barry County and the best candidate. two candidates for probate judge. I would like She has the education, experience and to share what I have told others about the integrity to be our probate judge. I have candidates. watched how she has handled herself and her I believe that voters should look at the can­ campaign through the negative campaigning didates* education, experience and integrity. that has become the norm in Barry County In all three areas. Jason Sixberry is the most this year. I am proud of her and her campaign qualified between the two candidates. Jason committee for rising above the negativity. is a college graduate in the criminal justice They have focused on what is really impor­ field. The other candidate is not. Additionally, tant. why Fekkes is and should continue to be he has furthered his studies in potice adminis­ our probate judge. tration. He has supervisory experience. I'be other candidate does not. You have the opportunity to send a mes­ of campaigning in Barry County. Jason at the sheriff’s office. The promotion was Sixberry has my support and my vote for made based on testing to determine the best sheriff. Stephanie Fekkes has my support and person to be a supervisor. He has been up vote for probate judge. They want to be your front and honest with you and me. The other sheriff and probate judge for the right rea­ sons. They are the best candidates for the candidate has not. I have known Stephanie Fekkes for 10 positions. . her as your sheriff, as a client and as a sup­ of community several To the editor: This is in rebuttal to George C. Williston’s letter of Oct 21. He sounds tike a dyed in the wool I’Jiion brainwashed person with logic that shows no knowledge of how government works. Social security is not a complete retirement plan. It never was intended to be such. It was a ploy by FDR to get votes many years ago. As time Steve DeBoer. Sheriff, Barry County projects. government, must also change and use new To the editor: I am lion beentse she has represented these girts Barry County and was afraid she would lose the pro-life Judicial canons state that a judge, "should questions about using public communication writing about New methods must be devised to do this. not knowingly, or with reckless disregard, use Bush has been on a mission to help the peo­ or participate in die use of any form of public Ms. Fekkes also has a history of failing to ple of the U.S. to remain healthy, financially communication that is false." and. "A judge pay employee withholding taxes that she sound and safe from not only from terrorists should respect and observe the law.* I will not withheld from employees' checks, bat triled but enviommental problems. Through four be voting for Stephanie Fekkes. because I to send in to the government There ate pub­ years of effort, he has accomplished much, believe she's violated each of these canons. lic records of these liens against her home I attended a meeting to hear the two candi­ dates and to ask some questions so 1 can be an such a short time of four ybars. She also had two separate hem for failing to pay her State at Michigan personal income Joberta Converse, for an abortion without parental knowledge. I taxes. She claimed she didn't know about the Hastings then asked whether either candidate had rep­ Thank goodness we have excellent jurists like campaign, to send out a memo apparently Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane Jim Fisher and Gary Holman who rein him in intended to muzzle other attorneys? Mr. McNeil says he’s quite certain that his ex­ when necessary. Which is much too often. McNeil sent just such a memo recently, wife Stephanie Fekkes is, ’..the best person Will Ms. Fekkes? imploring other attorneys to self-censor. for the position. Period." (Letter to the editor. Our own local Don Quixote jousting at Banner, Sept. 23). He states this not as his misperceived evils might be funny as a TV When did it become acceptable behavior own heartfelt opinion or personal judgment, situation comedy, but these are real people he for a prosecutor to try a defendant in the but as a proven clinical fact is abusing, real lives he is raining. media, on television and in the newspaper, Shame on him. But. given the timing, it was probably best Our prosecutor appears to be spinning out especially when the case apparently is weak? not to draw attention to his judgment. On the of control. He writes and widely distributes It appears that he is bent on punishing the front page of that same issue was the story of political attack letters on official Prosecutor's accused without the benefit of a conviction. the most recent episode of Mr. McNeil’s noto­ Office stationary. He makes other political This is a veiled form of vigilante justice that riously bad judgment, his unprovoked and attacks in the newspaper and signs them as is contrary to the most basic rales of fairness irresponsible attack on Pennock Hospital. It prosecutor. Think about that. In so doing. Mr. and American jurisprudence, and is a despica­ seems he can’t control himself in front of the McNeil is transforming his own spiteful rage ble abuse of his office. Shame on him. TV cameras. into official government policy. Shame on Mr. McNeil fails to understand that using his office to intimidate others is misuse of his Some day. he will cross that line against office. He swings his ax so often and so indis­ should get along so well. But it raises several someone Pennock criminately that it appears that he wants the questions. Why is Mr. McNeil so obsessed Hospital, and it wil] cost the county dearly. good citizens of Barry County to fear him. with his ex-wife’s career? Is theirs a mutual That’s you and me. fellow taxpayers. That’s just plain wrong. Shame on him. society? admiration Does Ms. Fekkes absolutely think the world of Mr. McNeil? good less forgiving than When did it become acceptable behavior In his letter to the editor and in his memo to for a prosecutor to keep tabs on citizens’ other attorneys he invokes "The Michigan Mr. political activities, then inaccurately and mis­ Rules of Professional Conduct" for attorneys. McNeil's cheerleading is actually problemat­ leadingly report them in a letter to the news­ Do these rales not apply to prosecutors? Or ic for Ms. Fekkes’ candidacy. In Juvenile paper in a way apparently intended to intimi­ only Mr. McNeil? Court, inevitably Ms. Fekkes would have In of his spite intentions, date? That might have been a good career If only Bill Doherty or Tom Evans were many cases where Mr. McNeil is the prosecu­ move in Joe Statin’s Soviet Russia, but not in running for prosecutor. We need a neu orose- tor. Put yourself in the shoes of the attorney America. Not ever. Shame on him. cutor even more than we need a new judge. for the young schmuck who finds himself a When did it become acceptable behavior Brian Reynolds. defendant in her court. Let’s see: Ms. Fekkes for the prosecutor, in the heat of a political Hastings is the referee and Mr. McNeil is coaching the Bush supporters actually are sheep other team. Does it seem like the outcome of game the might already be decided? Especially so if Mr. McNeil has political To the editor: chips to cash in. We feel compelled to respond to a recent sheep in this country, but it is also true that It is indeed true that there are millions of In this context, even the appearance of a letter’s use of the term "sheep" when describ­ when they speak, all you hear is "Baa Baa problem is a very serious problem. Surely Mr. ing Kerry supporters. We can make a better Bush.” It is unfortunate that they have all lost McNeil should understand that, but apparent­ case by substituting Bush for Kerry. their way. ly he does not. How many times have you seen or heard Mark/Christie Anderson. Hastings One important duty of a judge is to counter George W. Bush give a press conference? The prosecutorial excess. This is even more number is 13 since taking office. This repre­ important in Barry County, because ours is a sents the lowest number of times a president prosecutor famous for his excesses. Example has faced reporters since the dawn of the TV One: A tragic snowmobile accident last win­ age. Why? Have you ever noticed how miffed ter somehow becomes second degree murder. the president gets when someone asks him a Then, to make matters much worse, he files question or makes a comment that he doesn't outrageous charges against other members of tike? the defendant’s family. Doherty best man for probate judge To the editor: Why does this president fight tooth and amount, ng to more than $44,000 from 1996 through 1998. allowing minors to obtain a judge's consent Shame on Mr. Williston for not getting it To the editor: him. that was false. informed voter. They were asked about a law liens. She also claimed she paid her state resented any girls to assist them in getting taxes and those state liens were only because consent for an abortion. Ms. Fekkres quickly of her 941 tax Hens. stated the Parental Mr. McNeil’s fawning praise of Ms. Fekkes votes if she admitted it Therefore, it raises In the past four years President George W. Prosecutor’s reprehensible conduct should be challenged is really quite remarkable. All former spouses the Probate Judge race. selves). correct. Stephanie has devoted herself to this commu­ Fekkes’ explanations don’t seem honest goes by. circumstances change, so we, as in but no one can fix many years of decay in years. During that time. I have worked with porter system outdated methods to take care of the people (our­ sage to political candidates about the caliber Since 1997. Sixberry has been a Sergeant Social security Rights Restoration Act I don't think she's being truthful about act prohibited her from discussing that issue. I knowing about the taxes until 1999, aa ahe told her I wasn't asking for names of minors. said (but she has given several different 1 was asking whether either candidate had explanations). I speak from personal experi­ represented any girls in these cases. She told ence. My husband bad a period of time where me she wasn't even permitted to discuss the he was unable to send in taxes for his person­ law. al business from employmem taxes. They Candidate William Doherty slated be was­ sent us dozens of notices, and called on the n't aware of any such law. and be had never phone a number of times. Unde Sam makes represented any minors for these cases. sure we're well informed when we Ml to pay I found the law (722.901 to 722.909) and it our taxes aad gives ns lots of chances to pay didn't back up what she said. I brought a copy of the law to the next meeting, but she avoid­ the taxes before potting a Hen on your prop­ ed taking my question. When 1 insisted on ment plan and the RS never pm any Hens speaking, she now claimed it was a very spe­ against his property. erty. My husband paid his taxes off oa a pay­ cific court rule (3.615) preventing her from It's a law that we have to pay these taxes, discussing the issue. I looked up the rule, and and Ms. Fekkes broke that law a number of it didn't back up her claim, either. times. Because my husband broke that law, he I spoke with several attorneys who laughed doesn't deserve lobe a judge, and neither docs she. My husband didn't blame anyone but at her explanation. I'm not necessarily criticizing her represen­ himself, unlike Fekkes. tation of girls who wanted an abortion with­ I now considered myself an informed out parental consent, but I am critcizing her voter refusal to honestly answer my question, choice for Barry County Probate Judge. md I see Bill Doherty as the dear instead giving me mumbo-jumbo to confuse LisaMcNea. the issue. Delton I think she didn't properly answer my ques- Farmland idea may not be such a good one To the editor: non-farmers and fanners to protect their land As a retired farmer-businessman, for 40- from urban sprawl foma with taxpayer dol­ plus years in Barry and Kent counties. 1 have lars. Especially when the public may never reservations about the farmland preservation, get any use of this land, and it may end up as now called the Open Space and Farmland a private hunting preserve, or some other pri­ vate use, as per zoning rales. Preservation, program. It seems this may be more about slowing If this state ■ serious about preecrviag urban sprawl than about farmland preserva­ farm land, then the stale should tax it al pres­ tion. The government is still paying some ent use value, instead of at future nee vriuei, landowners to not grow some crops some Other states do this. Why cant Michigan? The years, and to set aside land and/or entire Barry Purchase County of farms for years at a time. Dairy farmers might Development Rights Committee members are not use these programs because they usually all upstanding members of the community, but it concerns me that politics may enter into need all their available land. To put land in this preservation program the selection process of these properties, as it will tend to pressure land values to increase, has seemed to in some past government pro­ in turn concentrating future residential and commercial developments, as there will be grams. Evidently these properties will be selected less land available. Our taxes will be paying and artTniniitered by a committee appointed the landowners, but we will have no rights to by this land. The landowner remains in control Commiiiinoert. These members will be roti - the Barry Board County of As a woman, living in a society in which Example Two: Caring for a tiny baby in a and can use this land himself, or lease it for tied to per diems rod expenses aa draermined nail to keep important information from the women have made much progress, but still time of crisis incredulously becomes a felony. cropping, hunting, hiking, timbering, or any by the Board of Commissioners. American people? Some examples: He fought have a ways to go, I support women running Besides the involving other income The tax to fund this program will be to keep energy task force meetings a secret, for elected office whenever I can. Pennock Hospital, we could continue on to received. The public cannot use this property assessed to all property owners of bouses, fought the creation of the independent 9/11 Because women have unique life experi­ without the owner's consent. lots, farms, business and personal property in commission, fought against giving the 9/11 most recent case example umpteen, but you get the point. zoned use. and keep all ences, giving birth, raising children, juggling Now. don't take me wrong. 1 firmly believe commission sufficient time, fought against family life and careers, I believe that some­ that if people own property, they should be I urge all taxpayers to vole. Aad for your giving the 9/11 commission the documents it times “the best man for the job is a woman.” entitled to use it as they see fit, as long as they own and your childtea's future chance to own requested, fought to keep the truth about the But then again, sometimes the best man is do not harm the environment, or their neigh­ land, I urge you to vole "no" oa this tax 9/11 hijackings and bow they relate to the a man. Much as Td tike to see a woman elected to borhood. But not if they are using taxpayer increase. Bear in mind, these agreements are Saudi royal family and the bin Laden family dollars to own this property. forever. and is still hiding the final findings of the 9/11 the Barry County bench. I won't support a There is not one person in Michigan who is Gary Lydy. To the editor: commission (which name names) until after lesser woman over a better man. I'm voting more in favor of preserving good farm land Rutland Township Thank goodness it is almost election time. the election. for Bill Doherty for probate judge. than I am. But 1 am not in favor of paying Top 10 reasons to pick Doherty How much other important information is Eve known Bill personally and profession­ I would like to share my top 10 reasons this president fighting to keep from the ally for nearly 15 years. I know him to be a that Barry County residents should vote for American People? Perhaps reinstating a kind-hearted father, an affectionate husband Bill Doherty. I believe in voting for a candi­ draft? Pulling out of Iraq in December? This and a clear thinking, level-headed lawyer, date and Bill Doherty’s the better candidate. is our president and he does everything in his generous with his time, concerned not only power to keep us in the dark. for his client’s best interests, but also for the We all need something new to talk about 10. Bill Doherty is a great lawyer who has earned the respect of his professional peen. 9. He works hard on behalf of his clients and he provides excellent legal service. 8. He is active throughout the community. Rotary. YMCA. etc. 7. Bill is smart and better yet, thoughtful. 6. Bill Doherty is a person with good com­ mon sense and an independent streak. 5. Bill is a very hard worker, often on Blindly following the leader, which is exactly what Bush supporters do, defines the "sheep" mentality. In the past several months, while working on Bill's campaign. I've been struck by the Why does this president on the campaign dozens of people who have pitched in to help trail make attendees sign a loyalty oath before make campaign signs, the dozens more who they are allowed to enter? Why was a woman have asked for signs, flyers, brochures and whose son died in Iraq arrested for protesting magnetic bumper stickers, and the dozens at a Bush rally in Atlanta? The right of peace­ upon dozens who have attended his fund­ ful protest is supposed to be protected by the First Amendment! behalf of others. greater cause of justice for all concerned. raisers and given generously to the cause. I can think of only one reason why so The president listens to exactly five people: many people would do so much for Bill 3. Bill isn’t beholden :o any special inter­ Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld. Condoleeza Doherty: He's a great guy, and he's going to ests. 2. Bill cares about and is invested in the Rice, Karl Rove and Paul Wolfowitz. Every make a great probate judge. one of these people carry the exact same ide­ 4. Bill believes in personal responsibility. ology future of Barry County. 1. Cindy Kaczmarczyk, Hastings Bill does what is difficult to do for all of us. He and Laura keep a family going the right direction when there never seems to be Fekkes’ action louder than words enough time or energy to go around. I would appreciate readers’ consideration To the editor: Proposal One a wolf in sheep’s clothing To the editor: daily, including the Michigan Agi-business- If Proposal One looks like a good idea to men Association Education Michigan you. it is because millions of dollars (well Association, Michigan P.T.S.A.. Michigan over 7 million as of Sept. 30) has been spent Farm Bureau. Michigan Milk to make it look that way! Association. Former Lottery Commissioners But if Michigan voters will just ponder a Don Gilmer and Mike Producers’ Carr. Michigan moment on the bottom line of that proposal, Teamsters, Great Lakes Downs. Speaker of they will notice that the concept is not driven the House Rick Johnson and Representative by voter "choice but rather by Casino "greed." Larry Julian, etc., and the list goes oe. Please The last line of the proposal states ‘Specify note this is not a partisan issue. Opposition to that the voter approval requirement does not Proposal * I* comes from both parties. apply to Indian tribal gaming or gambling in Now consider the Michigan Constitution. up to three Detroit casinos." Guess what For 40 years it has served us well. Is it now folks? That gives them not only a gambling "for sale' to the group with the biggest finan­ monopoly, but also unprecedented "constitu­ cial backers? Laws are passed or changed as tional permission!' to expand al will. That will the need arises, that is what our legislators are work out well for the Nevada-backed Detroit elected to do. but leave the constitution alone. casinos, who take much of their profits out of I know it doesn't sound like it, but 1 am not the stale, and the Indian casinos who con­ anti-casino. I have not been to one myself yet; tribute little to the state's economy in the way but I do appreciate the fun and excitement of taxes, but what will it do for the rest of they provide for those who enjoy them. Also, Michigan? We now know who benefits from this pro­ Hastings. Barry County. please know that a no vote on proposal T will not be a vote against casinos as they are functioning now or in the future. They are As election day nears, our family wishes to We are also proud at the manner in which posal. but what part of Michigan's economy is express our sincerest thanks to the many citi­ she has conducted her efforts toward election. threatened by it? First of all. education fund­ (obviously) financially healthy and will con­ Jane P. Parker. zens of Barry County who have supported She has maintained her convictions and kept ing. dependent on the $586 million the lottery tinue to be so. A no voce will thwart their bid Hastings Stephanie Fekkes’ campaign during the past a path of truth, dedication and honor. Our brings in. is jeopardized by that critical bot­ for a monopoly oo gaming in Michigan by several months through volunteering numer­ family stands 100 percent behind the values tom line. And if the lottery's ability to change not allowing them to change our constitution ous hours, words of encouragement, dona­ for which she advocates. and grow is compromised and a funding in their attempt to "drive the bos* in this She has sat on the bench and fully under­ shortfall results, guess who makes up the dif­ lucrative industry. stands the responsibilities that accompany ference? That’s right, we do In addition to So as a retired school teacher, past 4-H that role in the community. Her actions speak education, other areas of the economy to be leader, longtime farm owner, and life long of William Doherty for probate judge this coming election day MmiHMIlMI iqMtitrjCaKjtti tions and thoughtful dialogue about issues important to your community. We all live outside Michigan and cannot heavily impacted will include agriculture, the member of Barry County. I implore my fel­ touched by all these actions. Not only has it Robert and Renate Fekkes. job market and. of course, the Michigan tax­ low voters to read the bottom line and 'out­ touched us, but those acts have meant so and Andrea Fekkes Dynes payer. The list of organizations and individuals smart the wolf in sheep's clothing ' offer much hands-on to support, Stephanie and but her have been family in louder than words Betsy Keller. Delton who are apposed to Proposal One is growing i �P«0» 10 - Thuradiy, Octet* 28. 2004 - Th, HMtng. Barer Let’s turn away from a ‘Clip Clop tax’ To the editor*. River, our stale park land (which makes up 25 I’m writing to ask the citizens of Barry percent of the county). Chariton Park, the County to join me in a new reason to tax our­ Bernard selves. I call it a "Clip Clop Tkx." Institute, dozens of camps, bird sanctuaries, I love the sound of burses hooves going Museum. Cedar Pierce Creek golf courses, privately owned forests, and Who will administer farm preservation? To the editor: Give serous thought to the farmland preservation millage. A giant pig is about to be born unless you vote “no" on Nov. 2. “ClipClop, Clip-Clop" down the road. It’s let’s not forget the hundreds of beautifully part of the essence of ’rural character" and we cared for homes and businesses. 1 don't know should do whatever we can to preserve it. about you, but 1 don't consider those things Here's how: Let's tax ourselves and then let anyone with ugly. Clip Clop! The farmland perpetuation tax is a bad idea either drive or mail it to the Banner to beat the a certain kind of horse (to be chosen by me at for at least six reasons. First, farming is 9 As someone who has for the better part of deadline for letters to the editor, which is 5 a later date) apply for money to feed and business. Why should one business be artifi­ my life been involved in prnting and pub­ p.m. Tuesday, the very day she observed all of appropriately care for the horse instead of cially supported with your tax dollars just office term comes the never-ending increase lishing. 1 am amazed by the todies that have this. Whose bias, indeed. selling him if the owner can no longer afford because it is pretty to look at? in pay. Nasty judge’s race fault of ‘Banner bias’ Dear editor: been used in an attempt to discredit Probate Who is going to handle all the money? Surely, as a professional and a public service worker, this person will receive a good salary. Also as a public service worker, he or she wtll expect and receive the extras of public office: dental and health insurance, paid vacation, travel pay and at the end of his I checked (Monday. Oct 25) again with the to keep him. I don't want to buy and care for Second, farming is an industrial process The new manager will need and expect Banner and was told that, indeed, the deadline a horse myself, mind you. I want someone which is not natural and certainly does not office help, how many is unknown. They too The Banner has accomplished what it is 5 p.m. Apparently this indicates that rules else to do all the work so I can just sit back preserve our environment. If you want to become public service people with benefits. apparently set out to do. make this non-parti­ apply only to certain groups, one of those and hear that wonderful "Clip-Clop, Clip­ "preserve" Nature Oops, there are the workers but no office san race a referendum on who it thinks should being supporters of Fekkes. Banner bias. Clop” sound. Conservancy, which uses private donations, space yet An office is needed. It will require not tax dollars, to preserve land in its natural furniture, telephones, computers, and a fox Judge Stephanie Fekkes. be probate judge, first immediately question­ Another point, please. I'm sure Banner Taxing everyone so we can hear horses go something, try the ing the way the appointment was handled. readers have more than likely noticed that “Clip Clop" is no different from taxing every­ Banner bias. Banner reports have many times incorrectly one so we canxirive around and see farms. and disrespectfully stated Fekkes* proper title, While the proponents of the proposed farm attempt to stage a so-called debate at First which is not "interim appointed probate perpetuation (not preservation) tax Friday. The editor even went so far as to write judge.” According to the State Supreme Court have you believe that the beauty in our coun­ would tell young families that we don't want money” and you can safely say that at the end the statements from Mr. Doherty. Give Mr. Administrator’s Office. she is officially and ty is only evident by gazing at farmers’ fields them moving into our area. This urould mean of this millage period this organization will Doherty credit for at least coming out and most respectfully. as we drive around, this simply isn't true. fewer dollars flowing into our local business­ denying he made the statements attributed to Banner bias. Then, along with the editor, there was an him. Of course there was no written correc­ ’Judge Fekkes.” More What about all of our lakes, the Thomapple Since the day the governor took the strong Next we have the endorsement of one of and appointing the most qualified candidate Kerry’s hunt was a farce from the other party as probate judge here in To the editor: front page of the Banner. Never mind that Barry County, the paper has had a clear agen­ John Kerry claims to be a hunter and a sup­ these alleged endorsements consist of a total da to do whatever is possible to discredit the porter of the Second Amendment His hunt­ of 13 ’executive” members from both parties. governor's appointment ing venture of Oct 21 was to support this Banner bias. position of not following political party lines The people who live in Barry County contention. machine and now comes the cost of insurance Third, farming is not entertainment for people who drive around in rural areas. would the candidates, two weeks running on the tion by the editor about this. Banner bias. sate in perpetuity. I have yet to see plans for all these expens­ Fourth, a farm perpetuation tax program paid public servants. Don’t blame the farmers for the land sold to me that the farms which are most likely to for housing complexes. condos and mobile survive on their own due to good soil, are not the ones which will need to apply for funds. Sixth, applying for the perpetuation funds After watching these supposedly wild per. Apparently from the continued departure geese fly like chickens with none of the grace ments were political and this should not be. from its own rules allowed by the editor, with of wild geese, being too fat and too heavy, it Now I see that in his latest advertisement he approval from the owners, we will not have was apparent that these were raised on a uses the names of both parties. It would this. The Banner should have been honest farm. appear that he now has switched his position with its readers from day one and just said from the fact that the judge race is non-parti­ who they support, not hide behind many san. He clearly has used this tactic in his attempts to suggest otherwise. The headline Basically, a peson pays a premium price for home. Fanning is a wholesome way to make for it would not be voluntary if you vote for iL myself. And I look out over my neighbor's huge Barry County farm every day from my meetings according to those who have been used in a past issue sums up what the editor the goose, double for the sport of hunting and a living and farmers and their families are really thinks. ’The Show Must Go On.” some for a photograph after the hunt You are usually down to earth, sincere people. ing. and then a Republican at another. Has the Sensationalistic Bias. guaranteed to gm the goose, even if they have At the last public candidate meeting held comes the responsibility to be fair and honest on Oct. 7 (this is the only meeting the Banner I attended three of four public forums and failed 10 send a reporter for coverage) Mr. came away thoroughly convinced that Fekkes Doherty refused to lake a stand on being is clearly the most qualified of the two per­ endorsed at the time by seven Republican sons running for probate judge, and 1 was executive committee members. Yet, in the impressed by her very clean and honest cam­ same breath, he staled that it was a non-parti­ paign. I was deeply impressed with her in­ san race and that political parties should stay depth knowledge, and amazing grasp of how out of it. Why was the Banner noticeably absent? Banner bias. Now we come to the latest example of Only Democrat liberal a the probate system works. (The most impor­ mits they needed to build. Isn’t this correct? I’m not voting for this plan and those who property taxes. Just when does the taxing end? Using the well worn phrase of the day, “I am Sara Scott, a farm wife, and I approve this message." Mrs. Phillip Scott, Nashville But this “farmland perpetuation” tax makes about as much sense to me as a “Clip Clop” from Massachusetts who is running for president with your readers. this the powers that be in Barry County gave cerns in Lansing to halt the ever increasing I love farms and farming families. I have told by him that he is a Democrat at one meet­ in a non-partisan race? Banner bias. home courts. Somewhere in the start of all these developers the O.K. and necessary per­ are for it would do well to focus their con­ “Clip Clop. Clip Clop, Clip Clop!" lived and worked on a corn and soybean farm to shoot it for you. Who is going to oversee the point system? soil are given high priority for funds. Seems deserve better from their hometown newspa­ With the right and privilege of a free press . perpetuation plan, farms which have the best Fekkes* opponent early on in a quote in the Banner printed any article on his party switch ask for more money. A group of non-farmers and they too become Banner stated that he felt that past appoint­ farm. The rules vary with the farm. es. “We can do so much more with more es. Fifth, by the definitions stated in the farm is voluntary for the farmers, but the tax to pay These were geese raised on a hunter’s to cover it all. tax. Please vote no regarding farmland perpetualion. would consider this as part of the sport of Barbus Pahn, hunting. Hope Tow,, .hip Liberate just like European socialists Robert Johnson To the editor: Hickory Corners . As usual. Joe Lukawiewiez gets it all ■AaAbAMO IMa MAAM •A aa!/ AAvJ iuaaL we need to asx questions oeiore voting next week wrong. His entire letter, from the Oct 21 edi­ tion. is a series of unfounded, outrageous, claims with no evidence to back any of it up. - we were supposed to have woo the war. Also obvious is his hatred for George Bush Channel 2. Interested voters may see this Are you as tired as I am of running to the Then why the hell are so many soldiers being that we have come to expect from “liberals.” Bachelder, phone tc have some flunkie tell you why you killed every day. many hundreds mure than He is very emotional. It makes him irratioual should rote for their candidate? before Saddam fell. Something is wrong, tack and incoherent tant forum Oct 7 was filmed by public access another curious twist On Thursday, Oct 21, a tape. letter was printed in which Bait Jones staled Administrative Assistant at Holings City she observed Fekkes campaigning in her Hall, for information about how to obtain a neighborhood on county time, on Tuesday, copy or to view the tape (945-2468). Contact Shirley To the editor. We liear it all day and night, read it in the papers and junk spiels we get in our mailbox every day - enough! The Democratic Party, the party of liberal­ of a battle plan again. ism in this country, has more or less, become No, I am not a Democrat. 1 am not a party voter. ' ’ *’ *’ a clone of the European socialist parties. The Oct 19. at 5 p.m. The truth of the matter is Fekkes is a splendid individual and will that Fekkes was in the court house parking lot bring responsibility, dedication and integrity I am elderly but not senile! I watch TV I told a friend that my grandfather was on major parties in European countries are all at 5:10 p.m., and more interestingly about to the bench. We must vote to retain her on news, read the paper. stay up on current the Democratic ticket for senator in the pretty much socialist. A European can vote Ms. Jones' letter is that if she observed Fekkes Nov. 2. events and like to believe I have a good share 1800s, but his wife died and be dropped out. for a non-socialist but it would be like voting of common sense. Became he was superintendent of schools at for a third party here. at a little before 5 o’clock in the afternoon on Neil F. Braendle. Colfax Street, how did she author a letter and Hastings Elections only let us know how bad things are Having had 17 family members in the mil­ the time, he was deemed a smart man! He The average liberal in this country seems itary, from father to grandsons. 15 volunteers, would have voted for the devil if he was on mostly unaware he or she, is supporting I am going to ask some questions and voice his party ticket and had tunnel vision. Gulf War. Clinton had has chance. The timing I love election time. Whit it amounts to is of this election couldn’t be worse. Common who can dig up more din on their opponent, sense should tell you. you don’t change com­ or tell lies to smear their opponent’s cam­ mander in chief in wartime. We didn’t learn paign. anything from Vietnam that’s obvious. We ’ What I’d like to see is troth and honesty changed presidents, what three or four times? brought into campaigns. (Yeah. I know it’s a None of them knew what the other was doing. pipedream, but one could only hope.) Something will happen. There is nxhing that irks me more than a In Iraq, years from now, your kids and kids* liar, especially someone who lies about what kids will still be going in there. Don’t get me you know for fact or involves you in their lie. wrong. I think what our troops are doing has Once you become an adult you hopefully put merit, and it shouldn’t stop there. But give our lying behind you. Some people, including troops what they need to do the job. politicians, seem to make it a lifetime hobby. The war is actually over. Only screwup I In politics, if lies are told it comes back see that Bush did concerning the war in Iraq almost immediately to haunt the person who told the lie. For ocher people it usually takes was declaring the war over when he did. An instructor once told me while I was in the service that you’ll never eliminate terror­ Everywhere you go, someone says Bush ism. You can put blocks in place to stop them, did this or that Blaming him for all the lost but if they are really determined they will jobs, the cost of gasoline, the wars and any­ succeed in doing what they came there to do. thing else that’s not right If Bush did everything he’s accused of in four years in office, then I’m impressed! socialism. They are ignorant Activists like My friend voted absentee and he laughed opinions, right or wrong! To Ibe editor: Joe know the score. They just will not use the word socialist! It sounds evil. And, it is. How can either party justify in this time of and said, “me loo" tunnel vision. I told him. acute gas shortages the using of millions of He is not for the men in Iraq! But I totally gallons of gasoline for planes, trains, buses supported Bush when he sent after Bin Europeans have no real choices. Like the Laden. It was the right thing to do. We had original Ford Model-T. you could have any color you wanted, as king as it was black. and limo’s to stump for their candidates? Most of us whether retired, jobless or just him in the mountains of Afghanistan, then - trying to make ends meet, have to plan the we turned the job over to some of our special use of every gallon, mine is 20 mpg and fig­ forces and the Afghan Army - such as it was. ure! They have $200 million given to them, and the tribal leaders. Where is he now? to eat fancy meals, etc. while we are paying them a salary to work for us in Washington DC. I have been asked, “Who pays the police protection when they come to cities? No one can answer for sure, so who? It would be true if a person thought the Europeans have democracy, but everyone is a socialist. It is no coincidence the Europeans despise “No George Bush and love Michael Moore. The WMD’s in Iraq, even though many of oural- problem in this country, as illustrated by though Even we had been told lies said “not yet," we removed Saddam. So Lukasiewicz, who thinks everyone who dis­ without allied backing, we went into Iraq, too agrees with him is a robot, the liberals only watch, or read, whatever reinforces their few. spread too thin. We went in half cocked, without a backup beliefs. Can Joe, or anyone, come up with Grand Rapids is in a budget crunch, as are plan in “case of.” not sure how many sup­ one single instance in which Dan Rather, has many others, closing schools, fire stations, porters or how well entrenched or supplied said anything good about George Bush, or a cutting busing, laying off teachers, firefight­ they were. We found out, didn’t we? positive report about events in Iraq? ers and police. I hope to heaven they didn’t Yeah, Saddam fell. We got him and many The mainstream, establishment media, foot the bill. Either way, will they remember others but - Iraqi people free? Yeah, some are denies it is biased. Yet, we continue to get when Grand Rapids or Michigan is. for that doing better, but many are dying every day. only one side of the story, no matter what the issue. If they would admit to a liberal bias it matter, after Nov. 04? Right now they need We woo the war. but we have lost ten times as many soldiers since we “won" the war would not be so bad. The big newspapers, date is pro-choice I vote against them. If both our vote. Will either candidate fill the factories that than we did “winning it” and major networks, are as one-sided as you are pro-choir _• I vote for neither. I consider myself neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I vote moral issues. If the candi­ have closed and moved to Mexico or get back This is not all Bush Jr’s fault His advisors can get. All of this gets crammed down our what you’re witnessing is Clintonomics at its There is a way to fix the deficit - tax the the jobs out sourced so our people can get gave him their pitch on what they were told. throats all the time. A person must make an worst. Clinton took credit for millions of cre­ hell out of abortion providers. They are swim­ back to work. Michigan has been hit hard! A lot of it was wrong! effort, or spend extra money, to seek out ated jobs that he didn’t have any part in creat­ ming in money, all of it blood money. Who will stop the big money people from Were our troops supplied with all the nec­ reaping the spoils off the working man's essary body protection, armored protection, There are liberals I know who refuse to lis­ back? etc. Now we are told “no." But we asked for ten to. or read, anything contrary to their own Most of the job losses are not Bush’s fault, ing. they were all the result of the previous Paul Clous, president The current job losses are the result Hastings Now - the mess -1 mean war - in Iraq! No of passage of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), signed by then-President Clinton. It takes years before any results are seen. Another bill going through the House of Representatives basically is part 2 of NAFTA. If passed it will take thousands more jobs from Americans. If either Kerry or Bush gets elected and signs it into law. nobody’s job will be safe. Then there is minimum wage. It needs to be raised, but if done too fast or reaches too high a level, it will financially cripple smal’ busi­ nesses. The cost of everything will skyrocket; welcome to inflation. Other businesses have closed due to mis­ management. or cutbacks of their own doing. Explain how that’s Bush’s fault Gas prices? I’ll give you that one! I’m sure Bush has his hand in the cookie jar. Gas Doherty is man of strong principles To the editor: and have sent letter to the editor that perpetu- This political season has escalated into the ate the very tone that is now so objectionable most negative and unpleasant campaigns to to them! date at the national level and now, unfortu­ I have known Bill Doherty for over 18 nately, with our local election of probate years. He is married to my sister, Laura. I judge. know him to be a man with strong principles Not by the candidates themselves, but by and a firm commitment to traditional values. some of their supporters who. evidently, find He is honest, fair, respectful and dedicated in it easier and acceptable to use inappropriate both his influence, hearsay, twisted or out of context Through these years I have seen, first hand, statements against the opposition rather than his commitment and support of Laura in promote the qualities and qualification of obtaining her medical degree, a father who their candidate. has taken an active role in his daughters' persona] and professional life. I have read the articles and letters in the lives, a person who has been involved as a Banner, attended the First Friday forum in positive role model with the youth in our Hastings, and the other forums in Middleville community. and Hastings. I respect a person who can sup­ He is a candidate who supports programs Deregulation of gasoline needs to take place port a candidate and addressed issues without that provide positive influence for our youth, to help curb that. Deregulation of gasoline personal attacks. assistance to families in distress and protec­ was another Democratic screwup. done by then President Carter. Recently, it has been very difficult to observe the extent in which some have gone tion for the elderly. Doherty possesses the character and The war in Afghanistan? Thai’s terrorists to personally discredit another candidate, as integrity that is essential for probate judge. fault for bringing their hatred to the U.S. Sept. was obvious at the last forum held Oct 7 in His election on Nov. 2 will be positive asset Bush should’ve finished this war first Hastings. Now, some of the very people who for all of us. II are calling foul on "coarse, ill language of Kathy Kunde, The war in Iraq was and is George Bush nasty personal attacks so prevalent in letters Freeport fixing his dad’s screw up, by not finishing the to the editor" were in attendance at that forum before starting on Iraq. it and Kerry said no. Shouldn’t we have had views. They deny that people like Dan Rather all this ready before we jumped into Iraq? are prejudiced. We get leftist junk in our feces Hey Pentagon, you don’t start to bake a cake constantly, liberals refuse any exposure to until you have all the ingredients needed - conservative material, and Joe says we are duh. the robots! A friend who has no children said. “In the The Democrats, the leftists, the progres­ daily roll call of troops, are there any like sives. the Greens, the liberals, the socialists, Bush, Edwards, Powell, are all the same to one degree or another. For Rumsfeld. Kennedys. McCains, or 90 percent practical purposes, the only real differences Cheney. Kerry, of the politician in D.C.? Well, not my great in these people are in the levels of ignorance grandson either ’til some one has a thoughout or maliciousness. The average person who plan before going in! automatically pulls the lever for a Democrat Who is checking the cars, trucks, and peo­ is just plain uninformed. The activists, the nuts, ple going through a check point gate. No one hard-core conspiracy-theory apparently - cause, how did two men in back­ includes members of the Michael Moore cult, packs get into the restaurant in the “Green have a more malicious nature. Moore is a Zone?” How many died there. With so many dedicated socialist. He does not believe in the which insurgents, as we are told, it’s not hard for free enterprise system, or our constitution, one man to have explosives to go outside the especially not our Bill of Rights. Michael Moore is a major player in the Democratic station and “boom.” prices are fueled by nothing more than greed. alternative news information. We should get more NATO input - ideas, Party. Joe Lukawiewiez likes to think he is a troops and money. The hell with the “glory." player. They can tell each other all tlje lies win the damn thing. Well. I will vote - will they want, and pat themselves on the back for you? The ball is in your court. May the best being smarter than all the rest of us. Rick Wertz man win. Eve Cox Woodland Nashville �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 28. 2004 - Page 11 Choose the outsider, Bill Doherty I've known Bill for 18 years, when he came To th» editor. It’s very important to elect John Kerry Wow! Whet an election year! We haven't to town to be a law clerk for the Honorable aeen this much interest in local elections in Circuit Judge Richard Shuster. Since then, he recent history. We've seen our sheriff and two and his wife have educated themselves and We are coming up to one of the most commissioners replaced, and it's not over yet. become important segments of our law’ and important elections in our lifetimes op Nov. One gets the impression that the people are medical professions. 2. To the editor: He's the kind of man we all hope our sons There have been a lot of issues discussed will grow up to be. He's his own man. he over the last few months. And Mr. Bush and The race for probate judge continues in that thinks before he speaks, and he comes to the his team have avoided talking about and tried same vein. It pits the insider anointed and judgeship with no political indebtedness or to cover up the bad job they have done. appointed Stephanie Fekkes against the out­ baggage. He's truly a man of 'the people for sider Bill Doherty. If you think oar j-robate the people.* speaking and saying that the status quo is no longer our choice. Now the one Issue that they are destroying Sportsmen for Kerry like Jews for Hitler the most is the middle class by out-sourcing judge should be a part of the 'good ok: boy* Bill certainly has my vote and I encourage our jobs’ Mr. Bush has stated time and time To the editor: say and do anything to win the election. His establishment, then Bill is not your man. His you to vote for the "Peoples' Judge.' Bill again that out-sourcing jobs is a good thing. As previous letter writers have comment­ awkwardness and obvious discomfort with a opponent has endorsements from all kinds of Doherty. government officials. An 'insider' all the Well, we have lost 1.8 million jobs under Mr. ed. I have been astounded by the appearance gun in hand should be the first tipoff. but take Larry Neil. Bush and his administration, and Mr. Bush of presidential campaign yard-signs with the a look at the record to see the real man. He Hastings still thinks out-sourcing jobs is the way to go. unbelievable slogan "Sportsmen for Kerry." has marched with Senator Charles Schumer, way. We must wake up folks! We can not take Lowell passionate about good government Ta the editor. be matched by the DNR. She would like to do In the primary election citizens voted out the same for Orangeville Township. two of the three county commissioners who were on and Parks the Recreation Commission. four more years of out-sourcing jobs. Can you just sec what it would be like in without The assumption is that presidential candi­ whose stated goal is lo tax guns and ammuni­ date John Kerry is a friend of sportsmen, pre­ tion out of existence, and with Senator sumably including hunters and shooters. Dianne Feinstein, who has staled, "If it were White. Nothing could be further from the truth, and up to me. I would say Turn them (your guns) Hastings Manufacturing, the Viking Corp. those who would believe Kerry is a friend of all in. Mr. and Mrs. America.' * Barry County Bradford Dee is a lifelong resident of Barry County. Tyden, FlexFab? Take a look at these compa­ sportsmen are. to use a figure of speech, Kerry has made the statement that be is in She and her husband, along with their 14- nies like Bradford White. They have in the unwittingly being led to slaughter by a Judas support of the Second Amendment "as it's year-old and 1-year-oid daughters own and last couple of years purchased another com­ goat. Though Kerry is trying to pass himself been interpreted." This is a very interesting The conununity knows how they misman­ operate Sharp Park Campground. In conjunc­ pany in Canada. Hastings Manufacturing also off as a hunter and protector of the Second statement, considering the interpretation to aged Chariton Park. We now need to replace tion with the Michigan Department of Natural owns companies out of the country, the Amendment, a quick look at his record during which he refers was proposed during the one more of that triumvirate. Clare Tripp. Resources, they operate the Chief Noonday Viking Corp, also has interests out of the his career as a U.S. Senator should remove all Clinton Administration and interprets the and Long Lake Outdoor Centers in Yankee country doubt as to where be really stands. As has fre­ right to keep and bear arms to apply only to Springs. Companies that are in Barry Country. I urge you to vote for Dee Lowell for that position. Dee is the co-author of the well as as a lot of the other Orangeville and Yankee Springs Recreation Dee is passionate about good government We do need to wake up folks! We have Plan with her husband, Peter Forsberg. With in Barry County and would be an effective been very lucky, but do we want to give Bush their help, Yankee Springs has secured a commissioner for Barry County quently been the case with this man oo a the state, not to the individual. It is likely that number of issues, his ihetoric on the Second several Amendment does not match his record. appointed during the next administration, and Supreme Court justices will be four more years! (I think not!) We cannot risk Here is a review of just a few of the docu­ filling the courts with the likes of Schumer. $3,000 grant from the Barry Community Walter Forsberg. the future of our families by letting Bush out­ mented facts that tell us exactly where John Feinstein and Hillary Clinton, all of whom Foundation with $50,000 allocated that will Hastings source These companies. We can not live on Kerry really stands on Second Amendment have Burger King wages. issues: appointees, would be the death knell to indi­ Bush will make right court appointments Th the editor: One of the things that is keeping these • Kerry co-sponsored a bill that would ban named been as possible Kerry vidual firearm ownership in the US. The companies from out-sourcing is that if John all semi-automatic shotguns and all rifles Second Amendment would be redefined by Today, our troops support President Bush 4 to Kerry is elected he has stated he will put a with detachable magazines. the highest court in the land, and it will all be In less than a week we the people will vote 1. So 80% of our troops support their presi­ stop to the Bush tax incentives given to com­ in the man who will be president of this great dent So I guess they are not as decimated as panies that out-source jobs. Also they know nation for the next four years. John Kerry makes them out to be. Our troops Kerry has stated that he will raise cost to • Kerry has voted nine times to ban all please and appease the global community. He are heroes for what they have done to free the companies. Who wants to ship products back semi-automatic guns (ix. RemingtonllOO. has repeatedly demonstrated his willingness, and it should not be taken lightly. He will people of Iraq and protect the citizens of our into the United Stales after they have out­ Ruger 10-22, and many other popular sport­ if not eagerness, to let the opinions and inter­ make a great many decisions, some will affect country from this real threat. sourcing their jobs. ing arms). ests of ocher countries and the UJ4. dictate This is a very serious task that we have, us for many years and generations to come. Maybe the situation in Iraq is not perfect. The future of our jobs and our families • Kerry is a proponent of creating a new tax on the sale of guns and ammunition. has supported a bill by Ted policy for the United States. If and when the U.N. finalizes a treaty for a worldwide ban on ammunition. the private ownership of firearms, a Kerry • Kerry But the people of Iraq no longer have to fear depend on us. government troops coming in. in the middle become another Greenville or Flint. position has become more powerfol than any of the night and killing or maiming them. Lewis Anderson. • Kerry has voted to hold the highly regu­ person we could vote into any office of the Women can go back to their jobs and get an Hastings lated firearms industry legally responsible for United States. The justices are out of reach of education. This and so much more can be the voting public, and our repreaentati ve body credited to the strong resolve of President in Washington D.C. refuses to hold them accountable and to rein them in. Barry County let the illegal acts of others. Fekkes best suited Bush and our brave troops. I also found it interesting that there have We have one man. President Bush, who been 1.4 American soldiers killed per day as a will nominate only justices that believe in result of hostile action in Iraq. There are 1.5 for probate judge people killed in Chicago per day as a result of Totbe editor: serve our constitution as our founding fathers homicides. So I guess it would be more dan­ It has been a very long time since I last meant it to be interpreted, thus protecting the gerous to go to Chicago than to be a soldier in wrote a letter to the Banner, but as a lifelong judicial restraint. These justices would pre­ resident of Barry County and a life long American People and the liberties that made Iraq. this nation strong. It is also what made us cit­ Now I would just ask that instead of listen­ ing lo the commercials that the candidates izens of this country. We have another choice Who would be have paid for, and getting your information John Kerry, who has promised to nominate from them. Look at the records of the candi­ Republican who once held an elected office in Barry County I must tell the voters how I What a small handful of party members Another concern is Kerry's proclivity to Kennedy to outlaw the sale of center-fire rifle One of those decisions will be his possible nomination for Supreme Court Justices. This Don’t over for gun owners. administration would undoubtedly fall in line ~nd support it We've all heard what the presidential can­ • Kerry is tightly aligned with multi-bil­ didates have had to say about the economy, lionaire George Soros, who is using his mas­ homeland security, the war on Iraq and terror­ sive fortune to influence the United Nations ism. abortion and stem cell research, social to impose » treaty that will prohibit the pri­ security, and many other important issues. vate ownership of firearms on a world-wide Interestingly, the Second Amendment has basis. barely surfaced as a campaign issue, but there • Kerry has voted twice to kill the civilian marksmanship program. • Kerry has voted to close millions of acres of federal lands to hunting. may be no ocher issue during this election with a greater sod lunger lasting impact on American freedom. If Kerry is elected and his administration follows the course his record • Kerry is arguably the most anti-gun and suggests it will, private ownership of firearms anti-Second Amendment congressman in the as we know it will be gone, and once gone, it United States, and if elected president, will be will be gone forever. dates. If you support, not funding our troops, have done is clearly not in the best interests These justices reinterpret our constitution, cutting the intelligence budget, higher taxes, of our county party, nor for the citizens of and/or use the laws of other countries to leg­ killing children that are 90% born, a health Barry County. We must bring back the credi­ In his attempts to deceive the voting public, islate from the bench. This was never the care program that would continue to support bility of the county Republican Party and Kerry has allowed himself to be filmed hold­ intent or design at our founding fathers. lawyers, such as John Edwards, Hollywood have it represent the majority, not the minor­ ing guns and carrying guns afield. Kerry's The sad truth is that Kerry is not for sports­ version of the American family, and run away ity of party members. only justices who believe in judicial activism. In the last 40 yean the justices have rein­ Jews who suffered under the reign of terror during the Holocaust, the slogan "Sportsmen Second Amendment rights. for Kerry" beings that have no voice. If you support a she did not want politics involved in the non­ ing fathers would never have intended and well funded military, (and a president who partisan race. our forefathers, whose blood was spilled out respects them). If you support the effort to Barry County, it also should tell us all that appreciate the extra money in your paycheck by a few liberal judges, they are being taken for working families. If you appreciate the Hastings away one by one. prescription drug relief (and a promise of with some checks and balances. Then the president’s record speaks for itself. are no longer protected from pornographers Just look at the truth, and not the advertise­ on the Internet Our parental liberties have been seriously infringed on and the list goes ments. The choice is yours. Do you want a presi­ on and on. Bush will protect all citizens’ rights dent who will protect your constitutional To the editor: President Lincoln stated that we are a gov­ rights as they were meant to be and keep you Imagine having a presidential candidate ernment 'Of the People, by the People, for the a "citizen?’ Or do you want a president who who supported discrimination against a cer­ People.' If John Kerry and other liberals have will use the power of the office to usurp our tain group of citizens because of their size their way, it and will continue to become rights by use of the judicial system, and make (like Michael Jordan and taller), their level of us ’subjects?" development (like adolescents), their envi­ more so a "Government of the Judges, by the Judges and for the Judges." In regards to the war in Iraq, I found on the Mary Holley . ronment (like those living in Michigan), or Hastings their degree of dependency (like those on Internet that according to a poll in USA insulin or with Fekkes best understands probate issues "That’s wrong!” Right? rule based on the law, not on what they think This letter is in response to the letters I read the law should be. We need a judge who is in the Oct 21 issue of the Banner. familiar with the court programs, as well as I wonder why it is that we are not talking the budgets for them. We need a judge whot about the real issue of the probate judge race. has been involved in the community with pro­ What does it take to be qualified to sit on the grams. such as the Child Abuse Council, bench in the family court system? Juvenile To get a better handle on this, I simply accessed Drug Court and Green Gables Haven, who already understands the at least a website fraction of what those in need of help face. (http://www.barrycounty.org/Departments/Pr We need a judge who wants to help individu­ obate.htm) to examine the definition of the als who have seen tragedy, made unfortunate court over which the elected individual would choices, have been a victim of predators, as be presiding. It is this: well as celebrate the union of nun-biological the pacemakers). We’d cry. Which candidate advocates this type of discrimination? Senator John Kerry. To the editor: Barry County "Probate section: Probate estates; juvenile families! I support the Stephanie Fekkes for several mentally ill person, guardianships, conserva­ reasons, and one of them is her personal con­ torships, safekeeping of wills, secret mar­ victions to stand by her principles, no matter riages, substance abuse and contagious dis­ the pressures that might surround her. I think ease placements, and emancipations. “Juvenile section: Adjudication and dispo­ sition of delinquent and neglect cases; if we were to dig deep enough there would be skeletons in each of our closets. How is yours? When you cast your vote on Nov. 2. mark youth (jurisdiction to 17th birthday); monitor­ your ballot for the person who is running ing of negiect/abused youth. Adjudication of because she wants to make a difference in the in-family adoptions. “Programs include Home Intensive Care, Home Detention and Wraparound." Now, in reading this and reading the Banner, I am a bit confused. Why is it we need a "family man for a family court." What we really need is a judge who understands all of the issues, from estates to delinquent youth to senior citizens. We need a judge who can any other rights. Who belongs to this certain group whose rights he says we are not bound to respect? The defenseless, voiceless unborn child. The only difference between you and an unborn citizen is your size, level of develop­ ment. your environment, and your degree of dependency on others. Why would we ever vote for anyone who advocates discrimina­ tion based on these characteristics? Recall the erroneous Dred Scon decision Chief Justice Roger B. Taney declared that a slave "had no rights which any white man was bound to respect." We see now what a mistake our Supreme Court made back then! In a similar vein, our current Supreme Court has disallowed the rights of a certain group of citizens, our unborn ones. Investigation and supervision of delinquent non-civil infraction and recommendations of What rights does he advocate violating, you would ask? How about the right to have of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1857. Our then commitments, adoptions, commitments of lives of those who come before her bench. I might suggest that Mr. Doherty, if he is so concerned about the appointment process, he should run for the legislature — that is where policy is changed. John Kerry believes that because these cit­ izens, unborn, are small, not totally devel­ oped. live in their mother, and are very dependent, they have no guaranteed right to live. They have "no rights which any man is bound to respect." Sound familiar? This right to simply live, to be bom. is the foundation of all one's other rights. Bonnie Ballinger. Hastings is intellectually' equivalent to "Jews for Hitler." Thomas Yonker. ine Kerry's record will recognize this stunt as I am voting for Stephanie Fekkes for pro­ of Our liberties did not come cheap. And yet womb or 90% out of the womb. Our children Those who have made the effort to exam­ just one more example of bow he is willing to ' Hastings bate judge, she is best suited. Howard Ferris, al family values, and an educational system for America. and gun owners that he is no threat to their never have dared to impose oo us, the found­ school, and in public buildings. Our children Charles obvious political ploy to help teassure hunters man. If you support the protection of human are no longer protected when they are in the Feinstein, a lifelong Republican to the Probate Court in judges, and more, than John Kerry is your more help to come). If you support tradition­ Dianne Schumer, and regrettably. John Kerry, share men. With all due respect for the millions of vented the constitution of this United States We have lost the liberty to pray in public This is the vision George Soros. Ted Kennedy, recent goose hunting trip to Ohio was an have voted in. that our representatives would stop terrorists before they strike again, if you our nation. If a Democratic governor saw fit to appoint to make laws that we the people would never oo this great land, would never have dreamed the most anti-gun president in the history of Rich unfairly made out to be villains at election time Tg the editor: who refuse to put their God-given talents to What's the best way to get riqh in America? productive use and, over time, become volun­ You can use the John Kerry method and reap tary wards of the state. These people consti­ a fortune from the labors of ocher men by pate the free enterprise system and what they marrying their women. Or you can pick the need is an enema of ambition, of work ethic John Edward's system: chasing ambulances, and desire. filing lawsuits and turning the courts into a personal lottery. direct result of their deficient choices, disci­ women in this great country make their plines. thinking and values. If they'd step dig­ money the old fashioned way — they earn it. ging and start climbing; stop whining and As the November election heats up, the start working, stop just wanting more and "rich" become fair game for the media and start becoming more; stop blaming outside some candidates. There's talk of raising taxes conditions and start to realize it's their inside on the "rich,” even though the top 3 percent of decisions that determine the quality of their income earners pay more taxes than the other life they could turn their lives around in short 97 percent combined. And even those labeled order. After all, being broke is a temporary as "rich" often times so buried in debt and condition while being poor is a state of mind smothered by overhead that they're three con­ and there are plenty of wealthy people today secutive red ink months away from insolven­ who were oncef broke but refused to be poor cy. Even so, when voces are at stake, society's that prove this. highest-income citizens become villains and tion to help those who cannot take care of common workers turn into victims pleading themselves. But healthy, normal and able per­ for an even break and promising to vote for sons must accept responsibility for their life the candidate who offers them the most good­ and lose the sense of expectancy that seems ies. Frankly. I'm exhausted by the media bias to mandate that the world dedicate itself to against the nation's biggest earners in general of giving back, but I don't give recklessly. I and specifically the glee they take in stereo­ help those who can't help themselves. The typing and debasing those who have wealth. rest are on their own. for George W. Bush. Tom Feldpausch. Hastings Don't get me wrong, society has an obliga­ making them happy. I understand the concept Only perverse thinking pigeonholes suc­ And sadly, many able, normal and talented cessful people as greedy, dishonest misers people who could have been successful sleep working solely for their own betterment. in a pauper's grave today because Sure, there are greedy, dishonest rich folks in refused to take responsibility for their lives. the world, but do the math: There are far more They failed to connect their lack of success to greedy dishonest folks who break laws and their poor decision making. It was easier and currently bloat our prisons. And there are they more convenient to blame someone else and even larger masses who. while honest, are so they paid the ultimate price: When they ignorant or lazy and inflate the welfare roll died it was as though they never lived. and turn entitlements into a lifestyle. But in a Cast your votes wisely, take responsibility distortion of reality, society has assigned for the consequences of your actions and these laggards the title of victim and to the remember the words of a famous American rich a label of villain. named Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) when To the contrary, all productive peoples are Vote for rights for all citizens Nov. 2. Vote Let me be blunt: Far more unsuccessful people than not are in their sorry state as a However, the vast majority of men and victimized by society's sluggards: Those who he described politicians as the "only criminal class in America.” drain more value from an economy than they C. H. Butler, give, who take but don't contribute, who clog Hastings up space vital enterprise and don't produce. �Page 12 - Thuraday. October 28. 2004 - The Heatings Banner Beverly Jean Proulx Bush has failed us, let’s fire him To the editor: The election will soon be upon us. and I 1918. • "Naturally, the common people don't want would like to make some points to the elec­ war. neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in torate. On privatizing prugi«ms: We have been hand fed by right-wing conservatives "that in order to determine policy, and it is alway&a simple mat­ America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who get a better deal for the taxpayers we must take ter to drag the people along, whether it is a control away from the government" democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parlia­ A great case in point is that before King John ment. or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no Engler was elected to represent Michigan as our voice, the people can always be brought to the governor. Michigan was one of only two entities bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have who owned the ability to produce vaccines in to do is to tell them that they are being attacked, this country. The ocher was the United States and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism WOODLAND - Clayton Cortz Swift, age government By the people of this state owning one of and exposing the country to danger. It works the 72, of Woodland, while in the presence of his DELTON - Beverly Jean Proulx, age 76, same in any country." precious wife Barbara, left to be in the arms of passed away peacefully Monday. October 18, these facilities, we were guaranteed to always (Hermann Goering.) Few Americans would have voted for George Jesus on Saturday, October 16,2004. Clavton 2004 al her daughter's residence in Hastings W. Bush four years ago if he had promised that, was preceded in death by his parents aud by his son, Thomas Jon Swift. Surviving are his Eureka. California, daughter of William as resident, he would: devoted wife, Barbara whom he dearly loved Henry Bowman and cherished, his children Stephen & Rend Bowman. She was raised in the Eureka area and attended school there. have access to things like flu shots for all our citizens. The Social Security Administration uses only 1% of overall costs to administer the greatest • Empty the Social Security trust fund by Beverly was born October 21. 1927 in (Bishop) Florence and social program in history. All conservative eyes $507 billion to help offset fiscal irresponsibility (LaHaie) Swift are on this program to privatize it to "save the and at the same time slash Social Security ben­ Bergwerff, Dan and Jody (Gardner) Swift, In 1946. she married Duane R. Bettencourt program." As a layman. I have a better idea: Keep your efits. Deborah (Swift) and David Wood, Timothy which ended in divorce. She married Walker and Star (Barlow) Swift. Proulx in 1961. who worked as a pipefit- • Cut Medicare by 17% and reduce veterans' Sharon (Swift) and Ken hands off Social Security to give tax breaks to benefits and military pay. Eliminate overtime the top 1% of incomes pay for millions of Americans and raise oil and eight great grandchildren. Brother to prices by 50%. Johnny Privatization as the conservatives portray it is a lie. When people such as myself question the • Give tax breaks to businesses that send jobs wisdom of pressing fowaxd on a war in Iraq, overseas, and in fact by policy encourage their without first letting UN inspectors do their full departure. • Give away billions of government contracts weapons of mass destraction in Iraq, we are without competitive bids. Involve this country Let me share a few quotes from people in his­ tory who spoke on Patriotism in a deadly and highly ques‘'oruiblc war. • Take a budget surplus and turn it into the worst deficit in the history of the United States, • "Patriotism does not oblige us to acquiesce in the destraction of liberty. Patriotism obliges us to question it, at least (Wendy Kaminer). Dene and Paul Prudenville. (Swift) and creating a debt in just four years that will take generationstorepay. What person of conscience would vote for • "To announce that there must be no criti­ George W. Bush now? I am a veteran and have cism of the president, or that we are to stand by been a member of the UAW for over 20 years the president right or wrong, is not only unpa­ and 1 will Vote for John Kerry. Lance Fliearman. the American public." (Theodore Roosevelt) Hastings Swift of go" when the news came that they had to and pack up and be in the next town in a few of Mason lucky" personality and “Lucille Ball" sense in the United States Army in 1952. While sta­ of humor, she made many friends wherever tioned in Germany be learned the life skill of she went. heavy equipment operation. With that knowl­ edge he began Swift Excavating, which has been renamed ‘Dig-It’ and is operated by his sons. Funeral “jTiiiiiri■tment, integrity services were held Saturday, was at Woodland Memorial Cemetery. Those who wish to make a memo­ Church. 309 E. Woodland, Hastings, MI 49058. Clayton went to be with his Lord from their To the editor: arrangements except "genetic children.” It is not winter home at Marantha Viluge, Florida just 1 write this letter in support of William (Bill) the fact that he is the biological father to his children, but that he has the commitment and a day and a half after arriving. He died doing Doherty as candidate for the upcoming election for Barry County Probate court Judge. 1 have known Bill for more than 20 years and what he loved, helping others! Upon his responsibility for those children emotionally, arrival, Cla/ton was approved by many financially and spiritually 24 hours a <tey. seven greeters who were waiting for his return we have been married for 18 years. We met days a week and 365 days a year. It is this level while attending Michigan Stale University and of commitment that makes him a stronger can­ Clayton oould dutiiMs responre wvs.“w*rerc married during Bill's first year in law school. didate to make family altering decision in the do I start?" God made that decisions for him Following his graduation in 1988, we moved to probate court. by saying. “Weil done good and faithful ser­ Hastings, which was a homecoming to me because 1 was born and raised in Hastings. I believe that we have instilled in our children the concept that parents can and should work Bill's law career began here in Hastings as together to overcome difficult times. They need law clerk for Judge Richard Shuster, followed to see first hand the power of compromise, giv­ then by joining the then law practice of David ing and receiving gracefully. Children are our Dimmers and became a partner in 1991 (the responsibility as parents and as a community year our first daughter was born). He took over raising the next generation. the practice as a solo practitioner in 2002 and continues to practice successfully in Hastings. Now I would like to tell you about who Bill Bill’s community involvement has also been an area of criticism. Bill has chosen to be involved in activities based oo his interests, not is. a wonderful husband and father. When I oo the "resume appeal.” His involvement is began seriously considering becoming a physi­ much more than membership; it is heavily spent cian. he said "you have my support" and meant it I gave up the security of a great job and began in leadership roles. commuting to Lansing daily, all the white he ests lie in prevention, for example, youth life held together the home front and shouldered the financial burden o>' raising a family and paying to her daughter and grandchildren. expressing they had several odd jobs ‘only vant.. enter into the joy of the Lord." Matthew 23:23. . Clayton's life was characterized by the verse in James 2:22, “You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did" leadership as part of Rotary, (teaching young­ wxs in 2004 at Care Washington, North Albert Allen and Alice Irene (Everson) Merriman. Linda graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1962 and continued her edu­ cation at Kellogg Community College. She worked at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years and also taught accor­ dion. cheerleading and baton with the Young Americans of America. Linda married Charles Arian HnmmeB oa December 13.1973; he preceded her in death oo March 6,1990. She is survived by a son. TH (Dana) Kenistoo of Lansing; a daughter. Tara (Rick) Johnson of Battle Creek: her slrpmrahei. Virginia Merriman: a Gavin grandson. Kenistoo; a stepdaughter. Atm Magoon of She was a loving mother and grandmother loved like her own family. born Carolina on February 7.1944, the daughter of Hastings; stepsons. four (Put) Charles Hummed of North Carolina. Petry (Jessica) Hummed and Dan (Kelli) Hummed, both of Pennsylvania and Ed Hummed of Kentucky. Beverly enjoyed playing bingo, shopping fishing, treasure hunting at local garage sale She is also survived by a brother. Brian Merriman of Battle Creek; several step; but most of all she loved spending time with her family and many friends. grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her pare* and She is survived by daughters, Sandra Jones a brother. Donald Merriman. of Russellville. AK, Patti (Wayne) Pumford of Hastings. Terri (Mason) Mack of Mesa. Linda attended Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church and was a member of the Middleville AZ; son. Michael (Sue) Proulx of Phoenix. AZ; seven grandchildren, five great grand­ VFW Postf7548 Auxiliary, the American the Michigan Accordion Society and the Great Lakes Grover Bowman of Bayside. CA; sister, Gail Accordion AsanriaritXL Anderson of Eureka. CA; and many nieces and nephews. Association, Accordion children; three step-grandchildren; brother, Linda enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, music aad volunteering with the 4H Club. Preceding her in death were, her parents; former husband. Waller Proulx: sister. Phyllis Jung; brothers. William Bowman and Mercer Htneral services will be heH-IOtSOnsti.. Thursday. October 28, 2004 at the funeral home. Pastor Rick Weesner will officiate. "Duke" Lawson. will Interment A graveside service and burial will take place with famly in Russellville, AK in the at follow Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the spring. American Heart Association or the American Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association would be appreciaaed. the American Cancer Society. Clayton was involved in mission work at Arrangements home and abroad both personally, and by sup­ Home of Hastings. made Personal messages for the family may by Wren Funeral be placed at www.farieyesteadowdle.com <http://www.farieye3tesaowdlc.com/> porting others financially. Clayton would do anything for anyone. His heart's desire was to I do whatever he did all for the Glory of God! Clayton had been guided by the Eoly Spirit I would also like to point out that Bill’s inter­ She and leaves behind many friends who she October 23. 2004 at First Baptist Church of Interment She moved to Delton in 1998 to be closer 24. October Community. days. During her travels, with her "happy-go- Clayton proudly began serving his country rial contribution may do so to: First Baptist Doherty has United Slates and Canada. She was always "ready to Hastings, officiated by Pastor Dan Currie. triotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to travel extensively throughout the of Betty Vermontville, Leroy Swift ler/welding engineer, which allowed her to Schultz Mary (Swift) Dunlop of Chattanooga, TN. job. and prove positive that there are no called names, one of which is “unpatriotic.” Clayton was grandpa to 16 grandchildren Linda Hummed. 60. of Battle Creek died Sunday. LaVeme D. O'Connor | BRIDGMAN - LaVeme D. O'Connor, age to talk to each of his five children just a day or 89. of Bridgman and formerly of Hastings, two before his death. God also allowed a safe died Monday. October 23. 2004 at Jordan's return to Florida, which provided memorable Nursing Home in Bridgman. sters' responsibility, leadership, self discipline). closure for those whom he loved and loved for my education. Bill was active in many com­ It is our belief that more effort spent on preven­ him greatly in Maranatha Village and Camp 1914 at Orangeville Twp., Barry County, the munity activities during these years and our tion would help decrease the number young Spana, a Christian Youth Camp. Additionally, •on of Harry daughter was a common tag-a-long at many people needing court services. As in medicine, it tire family celebrated Clayton and Barbara's cost a lot more to treat a chronic condition than 50th wedding anniversary just one month to prevent it in the first place. prior to their leaving for Florida even though meetings and activities. Our second daughter was born in 1999.1 was a third year medical resident and was away from Why do I feel Bill is the best candidate for their actual wedding day was January 17th. 50 home 12 to 36 hours at a time, gone two out of judge of the probate court? In the 18 years we years ago. God has been so good. He paved four weekends and averaged 80 to 100 hours a have been married, he has displayed a keen the way for the family aad friends left behind week. Bill maintained a full-time successful law sense of fairness, calm demeanor when the to have great memories of a great husband, practice, and was a very active parent shoulder­ going gets tough, always giving 100% to what­ father, grandfather, great grandfather and ing most of the child care responsibilities, much ever project he starts and finishing projects as friend. Though he will be greatly missed, like a single parent. promised. those of us who have received His Jesus as A few "upstanding" individuals have criti­ The best thing a man can do for his children cized my husband for his involvement with his is to love their mother. Bill has done this well, own children, stating that they known many as be promised he would do 18 years ago. He makes a piomise to you, the voters of "Mr. Moms and none are qualified to be Judge." I am appalled at this mentality, as I believe most Barry County, to do bis absolute best to be fair, parents are as well. just and to maintain the utmost integrity as your Some individuals have criticized Bill for Laura M. Doherty M.D. Hastings The war here in the USA is more deadly To the editor: Right now I am disappointed with this publi­ cation and ashuned of a segment of this com­ munity. I was born and raised in this area. I moved away as a young adult, but we have returned to this area and are raising our family here. I've always been proud of Hastings. time and picking up the Banner might have some legitimate questions about the character 1 am not a regular subscriber to this paper (the Banner), but I have read it a number of times :n our whole nation. However, another more subtle, yet deadly, war is being fought in our nation and there are few survivors. It’s a war that’s been fought over 30 years, and not 1,000, but 39-plus million cit­ izens have lost their lives. They have each been just “a wrong baby, al the wrong time, in the wrong place.” There hasn’t been any body armor to protect them - no guns, no heavy artillery. Take a look at the two major candidates records on protecting these citizens. According ism involved. They’re foil of hatred and disre­ spect. We try to teach out kids to respect authority, to practice using reason, to make statements and then back them up with facts. The tirades I see printed wouldn’t reinforce anything we try to teach about conflict resolution. Hatred and empty accusations are breeding He was raised in the Yankee Springs area He was married to Veida L. King oa April 18.1935 in Auburn, lad. Mr. O'Connor owned and operated a dairy farm oo Cunningham Road. Lake Oderea, far 50 years. He was also employed at Bradfad White Corp, in Middleville for 20 yean, retiring in 1969. He moved to Hastings in 1974 and to Bridgman in 2001. in Heaven. He Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou and quality of the people in this area. That shouldn't be happening! Much of our disagreement in this election has been centered on the war in Iraq. Every soldier we’ve lost is a tragedy for his/her family and for The family was served by the Wren Funeral ters, Josella (Roger) Faul of Bloomfield grounds for more hatred and accusation. Without hatred, acts of terrorism wouldn't be carried out. Don’t just repeat what you “heard" somebody say or repeat what a candidate says about him­ self (or herself). Search out voting records; else when the pressure is oo. I many areas, but especially in the areas of search for actual facts; find out if (President) George Bush was on vacation on 9-11 or if he was at a school interacting with students. There are records. Anyone walking into Hastings for the first national security and the protection of the weak and unborn. I believe John Kerry is “the wrong man, for a great job, at any time.” Carol Dickinson. Hastings to National Right to Life. John Kerry has a 0% voting record on protecting the unborn. In my opinion, if a leader won’t protect the weak under his care, he won’t protect anyone C. Hills. Sandra (Ronald) Bryans of Berrien She was born on January 28,1942 at Muir. Thelma (Knapp) McDiarmid. the daughter of Donald and Springs; five She was raised in Western Michigan and Boynton on March 19. 1949 to the late Burton Milton attended Caledonia South High School and nephews. graduated hi, daughters. Janie (Mike) Bergeron. Amy Temby (Dan Nash), Jennifer (Doug) Dailey all of Hastings and Tma (Dan) Sheets of Bay Minette. Alabama, his mother and step-father. Olive and Daniel Gullen of Henderson. NV. a sister. Susan (Mark) Guibord also of Henderson. NV. a brother Dan (Ameta) Gullen of Redford. Ml, honorary daughter Sarah (Todd) Thunder of Hastings, and six grandchildren. Zachary and Jenna She was an avid reader, enjoyed bowling, nieces and Preceding him in death were wife Veida on Fred O'Connor. ily will receive visitors at a memorial visita­ p.m. al the Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Lake Odessa. (William) Memorial contributions may be made to Russell, both of Middleville; a very special Barry Community Hospice, Hospice at Home Betty and (Donald) Jansma dear friend. Lois Cooley of Hastings; one of Stevensville, Mkh. or charity of one's brother-in-law. Darrel (Linda) Willyard of choice. Middleville: one sister-in-law, Dyllis Wilson of Rockford: several nieces, nephews, Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrren-funeral-home.com). cousins and her pel dog. Wickett. She was preceded in death by her husband. Dale C. Willyard; parents. BELLEVUE - Leona N. Cole (Mrs. Howard), age 88. of Lacey Road. Bellevue, Respecting her wishes, cremation has Thunder Services were held at Norris Funeral Home taken place. There will be no services or vis­ in Bay Minette. Alabama on Wednesday. itation. died Wednesday. October 27. 2004 al Thom apple Manor Funeral services will be held Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements Leona N. Cole Donald and W. Russell. uted to the Juvenile Drug Court Program. and Burial will be at lakeside Cemetery in She is survived by her two sisters. Alice Munoz and honorary granddaughter. Sophia Barry Community Foundation, to be distrib­ Ha.; tion Saturday. November 13, 2004, 1 to 3 Store in Middleville. Thelma McDiarmid; and a nephew. Patrick be made in memory of Burt Temby to the Beach, There wilt be no funeral services. The fam­ July 22. 1972 in Caledonia Connor. Madeline and Troy Dailey. Natasha October 20. 2004. Memorial contributions can Wilma April 4,2000; brothers. Clarence, Pierce and She was married to Dale C. Willyard on cards, and crossword puzzles. Burt is survived by a loving family which includes, from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Randy was employed at Shell Convenience Burton Milton Temby Sr. and his brother sisters-in-law, Townsend of Lake Odessa. Arlene King of Hospital in Mobile. Alabama. Burt was bom Phillip Temby. grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren; Temby Sr. and Olive P. (Young) Gullen. Preceding him in death were his father. United Willyard, age 62, of Hastings, passed away away Tuesday. October 19. 2004 al USA Hastings, MI. First Mr. O'Connor is survived by his eon. Terry Michigan, Management both in Southern Florida and of (Pamela) O'Coena of Kalamazoo; daugh­ Lauranne Temby. of West Palm Beach. Florida, passed He was raised in the Detroit area and member “Randy" - Tuesday. October 26. 2004. Southern Florida. He was employed by Waste a AM. Home, Hastings. Burt Temby was Methodist Church and the Woodland F * shall be saved. Acts 16:31. WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA - Burt aad Carrie BeDe of Barry County aad attended natal schools. HASTINGS being proud of his active role in parenting, that Dennis (Raymond) O’Connor. their Lord will see Clayton and Daddy again judge. He is a man of his word. somehow this implies he is against all parenting the past few months. I am appalled at some of the letters to the editor. I don't see any journal­ Mr. O'Connor was bore oa December 22. by Home. Middleville. 11 a.m. Saturday. October 30. 2004 al Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church. the Beeler Funeral Visitation Friday. October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thuraday. October ZB. 2004 — Page 13 Carol A. Fahmi CALEDONIA MORTON. IL - Carol A. Fahmi, age 71. of age 77. of Caledonia, went to he with his away late Tuesday evening. October 19.2004 Lord Saturday. October 23. 2004. He was preceded in death by his grandson. in Peoria. IL following her lifelong struggle Alexander Nordy and his mother. Hamel with cerebral palsy. Carol was bom in Clarksville on October I Malinowski. Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years. 5. 1933 to Fred and June (Coles) Fahmi. Leilani K. Leik| | Marguerite Ruth (Shaw) Carton | MULLIKEN- Leilani K. Leik. age 56. of HASTINGS - Marguerite Ruth (Shaw) Mulliken, died Saturday afternoon, October Carton, age 84, of Hastings died Monday, 16.2004. Leilani was born April 5,1948 in Hastings, October 25. 2004 at Thomapple in Hastings. a daughter of Gayle L. and Letta R. (Vedder) Emily Bentley. She was a graduate of Lakrwood DeLong. Her mother died shortly after her High School and Calvin College. Leilani was birth, and Marguerite was raised by her aunt Round Township Clerk for the past 14 years, and uncle. Marguerite (Cunliffe) Shaw and and was active in her church and various Earl A. Shaw of Jackson. (Cunliffe) Delong ed in death by her father ia 1978. High for 38 years by Dr. Charles Lenz, an ophthal­ Donald, four children, Jerry Leik of Mt mologist. Dr. Lenz once remarked that when Pleasant, Jonathon Leik of Aurora. he an eye exam be relied Marguerite, because “she knows as much as I Smith do." Mulliken, her granddaughter, Marguerite Bentley, brother. Gale Bentley, and nephew. Charles J. married Marguerite was a kind, loving, soft-spoken woman who enjoyed her family and friends (Reuben) Olsen of Owosso and She was preceded in death by her husband (Roberta) Vedder of Charlotte and several Charles, a brother. Jack Shaw, and a sister, Services were heid at Tuesday, at Barker She is survived by nephews Phillip (Marty) Shaw of Hastings. Michael Shaw of HASTINGS - Ruby Jeanette Hawkins, age Williamston, Mary (Donald) 63. of Hastings, died Sunday. October 24, Pallbearers were Jason Droste, Bill Feaaal and niece McNally of Sarasota. Florida, as well as Jr., AJ. Marciano. Bill Roll. Jason Smith and many grand nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik ------ a rt----- Mrs. Hawkins was ban December 1940 in Irving Township. Barry County, the daughter of Carl and Geneva (Babcock) in Hastings. Leonard. She was raised in the Hastings area and Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Anita Reye»| 18, No visitation will be held. A Memorial 10 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church runenu notne. 2004. Mass was held Friday, October 29, 2004 at Dana Traub Home in Hastings. attended Hastings schools. She was married to Paul Hawkins who pre­ ORANGEVILLE - Anita Reyes, age 78. of ceded her in death in 1966 and Earl Hawkins I Winifred King| Anita was born in San Antonio. Texas, on CHARLOTTE - Winifred King, 94, of Charlotte, died Saturday. October 23.2004. Frances (Pacheco) Olivarri. Mrs. King was bom June 24, 1910, in who died in 1988. Mrs. Hawkins enjoyed doing handicrafts, sewing, fixing cars and lawnmowers, going to Richie’s Koffee Shop in Hastings. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by sons. Ron She was an excellent cook, especially her Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the daugh­ (Peggy) Hawkins baked beans and Mexican food. Sire loved ter of Raymond Sanford and Myrtle (Morgan Pickens of Hastings; daughter, Edith (Lewis) sewing, making clothing for her children, Babcock) Sanford. Weyerman of Hastings; when they were younger, and giving them all On September 8,1951, in Martin, she mar­ Other members of her family include sons, Louie Trevino, Nick Trevino, and Reynaldo of Hastings Carl and grandsons, Ron, She is survived by sons Ivan Jr. (Melody) Paul, Nick. Joe, Jeff aad David; granddaugh­ of Hastings, Robert E. of Charlotte. Dr. ters, April and Angela; six great grandchil­ Vincent (Shirley) of Big Rapids, and Thomas dren; step-grandsons, Scott and Jimmy; sis­ B. (Sharon) of Onondaga; 15 grandchildren, ters. Florence (Ballard) Phillips of Dowling, 18 great grandchildren and eight great-great Amy Willett of Hastings. Helen Gless of grandchildren. Battle Creek, and Pauline (Jim, March of (William) She was preceded in death by her husband. DeKoning, Evie (Allie) Watkins and Dodi Harvey (Ivan) in 1990 and son Richard in Middleville; brother-in-law. Mike Hawkins 1989. of Reyes; daughters, (Bob) Watkins; Frances brothers, Albert, Alfred, Roger, and Louie Olivarri; sisters; Della Funeral services were held Tuesday. Texas; brother, Dick (Georgia) Leonard of Hastings; special companion, Clyde Ruffner of Nashville; many nieces, nephews Hinkle, Bea Chmielewski wd Pam Miller. October 17 grandchildren; Charlotte with Rev. Phil Hobson officiating. Preceding her ia death were her husband's, Interment was in Needmore Cemetery in Paul and Earl and sons, Donald Joe and Charlotte. Lawrence Vieta. 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Anita was preceded in death by her par­ ents, brothers, Jessie and Frank Olivarri; and sisters, Stella Monies and Marylee Duron. Funeral services were conducted Monday, officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, 26 at Pray Funeral Home in Memorial services were held Thursday, the Needmore Cemetery Society. Envelopes October 28. 2004 at Hastings’ Thomapple are available at the funeral home. Valley Church with Associate Minister Carla Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at M. Smith officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. No funeral home visitation. A memorial www.prayfuneral.com. Orangeville. Memorial contributions and cousins and rpnri^lnulng raninrr. Memorial contributions may be made to October 25, 2004 at Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Orangeville. Pastor Louie Olivarri reception at the church will immediately fol­ to Memorial Mass will he held Wednesday at 11 Berton McCaul. a.m. with Fr. David LeBlanc officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richard J. Lacks Cancer Center al St. Mary’s Health Care. Lighthouse low service. Hospice will be appreciated. Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements were made byWilliams- the family. Gores Funeral Home, Delton. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Urey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 930 ui; Sunday School HD am.. Sunday Evening Service 6ft) p.m ; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wedunday night, 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. kffenre Father A! Ruudl. Ptotor Saturday Mam 4J0 pjn.; Suaduy Maare, 830 am. and lift) aj>x; Coofewoc Saturday 3.30-4:15 RA HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastmg*. Mich. W. Clayton Ganiaoa. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 un.; daoes far all ages Mornmg Wonhip IODO a.m. Nuraery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday acthraim 7 DO pjn. we; Rambowi or J J Bibie Quiz (qa 2 through 7 or frit grade). Kid* Ch* or Junior Bible quiz (<ei 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Quiz (apes 13-19); Adak BMe Study-No age hnuti. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED MRIM0UCI CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Hasting,. MI •9058 Rev. Bob South. Phone 945­ 2654. Wonhip Services: Sunday. 1030 un.; Sunday School. 9:30 ira. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mrmtor Oardb of the HWd-WUe Aogdtecw Cun—winu.* 315 W. Caner St (corner of S. Broadway aad W. Crater St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HL Rector. Mr. F. William Wxtberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship-1 uro. rad 10 un. Children s Chapel rad Sunday School at 10 ul Sunday Nuraery Available al 10 un. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer, Ptotor. Sunday Services: 945 un, Sunday School Hour. 11 OO un. Morning Worship Service; 6ft) «evcaing Service; Wednesday: pjn. Services far Adohs, Teens HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richwd Moor. Ptotor. Church pbotie 269­ 945-4995, Church Website: wwwJnpema.org. Church Fax No.: 260-818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. Wed/Thurs. 9*m to 1pm. Sun. Moonar fr-Mrai Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Wonhqj; Sun. 6-8pm Sr. High You*; Sun. evemra service 6pm; SonShice Preschool (apes 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun tram 911:30am I2:00-2:30pm; 8pmPtowrOub(GrK-5) SAINTS ANDREW * MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCrin Rd. (Irvmg). Rt Rev David T. I hutwick Rector. Simday Service Tunes 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. lift) ajn. Holy Cmoommoa. Wednesday 6ft) pjn. Evening Prayer service. All services uamg foe tradmori 1928 Book of Common Payer Ftr uaremfannatioo and Holy Day a. ice times call (269) 795-2370 or !1< Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit onr website at http://wwwchurchjeekraeVchurch/a ndrewman/ or email m at rtrevhustwkkRyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST a CHURCH Pastor Ryan Whhr. Youth. 9:30 a.m Sunday Sdnol far all <es; 10:45 6ft) pjn.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Yarik Wednesday MOPS. Ladies Bible Suriies. Leisure Time Fellowship aad Faithful Mo. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. NariviDe. MI 49073. PtotorDon Ruacoe. (517) 852-9228. Monuag Celcbrricn 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the —- >i i’ll ■-s irumMxy. ■ service, nursery, cnuu^^Ti youth jnxip.-luh .null group m.nistry, leadership training Arrangements are being made by Wren Home of Hastings Funeral (www.wren- funeral-home.com). |Margaret C. Jordan| CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek RxL, 8 mi. Sorth. Ptotor Brent Branham. Paator Robert Norton. Phoae 623-5543. Sunday at 9.45 m; Worship lift) tn.; Evening Service at 6ft) pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 DO pjn. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES of Hastings, died Monday, October 25.2004 at her residence as the result of an accident She was born April 4, 1937 in Dalton ADVANCi I’tANNING Township, Ind., the daughter of Raymond and Juanita (Atkinson) Jordan. Margaret graduated from Economy High School in Economy, Ind. and then graduated from Miami University in 1959. Margaret was employed by the Lincoln Park School System, Dirveney Chemical. Gross He Presbyterian Church, Federal Government DEA. and the Pierce Institute. She loved musk, especially playing the organ. Margaret was a sport enthusiast, she enjoyed watching hockey and NASCAR, as well as reading and a pursuit of knowledge. She worked fa Commission oo Aging, the Meals on Wheels program. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are sons. David (Caren) McCoy of Hanover, New Hampshire. Neal A. McCoy of Grand Rapids, Pud (Anne) McCoy of Akron. Ohio; Daniel J. McCoy of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; brothers, David QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Kca Vhnght. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wontap 10 ajn.ll un.; P.O. Bat 63. Harings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phoae 269-721-8077. Pastor Pari Haepole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 un. Nuraery provided. Sunday evening “New BegmmEg,' eoro at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 eduk md (nap. yob (nap. ksketab. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at nooo. Thunday noon Senior Meals. Mea t group 2nd aad 4th Thursdays at 7 pjn. Oriel's Quthen. Bible Study Thunday, 7:15. Choir Tbmdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exptariag spritua! gifts Bible study. Church website: ccwrttiychaprlume.org. WOODGBOVE BRETHREN CHBBT1AN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair wry^iHe and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. God's love. “Where Everyone is Soneone Spccri." For ufanoricu call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-5174S2-IM6. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml N. Michigan Ave.. Hastmgs. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 MMten David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phtfippiaaa 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Pleme nut Worship! m Smrinr Bible IODO a!m; 1:00 am..Claaa 6ft) pjn. Wifreifoy Bible Oaas 700 pjn.. Ohms for al u|m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Ptotor Dumd Hofmann. 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 aad 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 945 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening, GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton Delton Booster Building. Paator James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10J0 a. n.-noon. (Annabel) Jordan of Broken Arrow, Okla., Raymond Jordan of Muncie. Ind.; sister. Louise (Vieta) Kendall of Rushville, Ind.; many nieces and nephews; former husband, TTtit information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Barner, the churches and these local businesses: Lowell E. McCoy. Visitation will be Friday. October 29 from WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday. October 30.2004 al 11 a m. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Pasta Jeff Garrison will officiate. Memorials can be made to Special Olympics a the Hastings Presbyterian Music Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral 1. Enable, you to "Cdcbrare Your Life, Your VChy" avaibFJe. David C. Wren Location Manager 4. Guarantees that you will never have to pay more than today ■ prices. 5. Provides you and your loved ones with total peace of mind. 6. Planning in advance is one of the most loving and caring things you can do for your family 7. Allows you to choose one of our payment options. Home in Hastings. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REM^DER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - 3. EErfiinatea emotional overspending as all your plans are known MatthysseKuiper- PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Ptotor. Bernard Biair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service II ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Paator. Phone 795-9030. Santa? Mam 338 pun. Ent Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. CaaAtamfaaa: 30 minutes before Mau. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mam. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchipperaDeMnmer. Sunday Worship 915 a-m. • Sunday School 1030 ajn. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Rraell. Ptotor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Owrh. Hariri Meat Sumfay to 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tp-ji Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Connerting AVudcadon. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuraery available for all services. Smadays: Worship Services 8:30 and lift) a.m Quizzing Practice 8:30 ajn. Kids for Christ. 11 a.m. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr-olds. A 5 yr. - Sth grade dunuued during announcements Sunday School far all ages 10ft) ajn. Adult elec­ tives September through rvovemoer are veiconiuoc or Dnciplme. Pastor Brian leadmg; Ute Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson lendiag. Making Eads MeciLots Pieraon leatkng and a Membership Clan with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6ft) p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9ft) a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizen,) BMe Study 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing' n Share A Foundation Clam Youth 6tb-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 912th Coffee Hour. 9.30-11 ft) a.m. HASTINGS - Margaret C. Jordan, age 67, 2. Provide! you with all the options and services by ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings ana churches available for your convenience... Meadowbrook Cemetery. ried Rudy Reye:, who survives. brother. Bruce Fahmi; and brother-in-law, Worship Together... (Phyllis) Shaw of Traverse City, Richard very special hand sewn quilts. Church. 9669 Kraft SE. Caledonia where a Arrangements Don Vfoolum officiating. Interment was in March 13, 1926, the daughter of Albert and fie is a member of Holy Family Catholic She was preceded in death by her parents; De araaf Funeral Directors. Leik Funerel Home. Mulliken, with Pastor at her residence. and cousins. Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Jane Shaw. Orangeville, passed away October 22, 2004 eral nieces and nephews; and many dear Arrangements were handled by the Koops and loved her beloved cats. Lucille Wint of Alma, one uncle, Keith I Michael, Andrea. Drew. Charlie; many nieces at South Boston Cemetery. Carton Nicholas Bentley, all of Mulliken; three — Shirley Zylinski; six grandchildren. Aaron. Nicki. September 24,1955. aunts. Velma (John) Marsh of Mulliken. Onalee Roger Nordy; brother. Jim and is survived by her sister. Doris McCaul; sister-in-law. Rosalyn Fahmi; sev­ on Charles Leik of Lansing and Jennifer (Jason) Elizabeth Marie Smith; her mother. Letta and Nina Zylinski; daughter. Kathy and A graveside committal service will be held Surviving are her husband of 32 years. needed Timber Ridge Home in Morton fa the past friends. School in 1938, Marguerite was employed IL, Elaine: his sons. Joe and Sue Zylinski. Doug Carol Robert from Marshall graduation After and She had resided al the Apostolic Christian 26 years. She ’vas bom April 9,1920. the daughter of Round Township activities. She was preced­ of Ruby Jeanette Hawkin* Joseph diaries Zylinski. Monon. IL. formerly of Clarksville, passed Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hasting,. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thunday. Oct 28 3:45 p-m. Clapper Kids; 4:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group, High School Youth Group; 5:45 pjn. Grace Notes; 7ft) pjn. Advcaturen; 7ft) p.m. Choir. Saturday. Oct 30 - 5ft) pjn. Holy Com­ munion; 8ft) pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct 31 8:45 ajn. Sunday School; 10ft) a.m. Holy Communion, fifth Sunday lunch. Monday. Nov I • 7ft) p.m. Brothen of Grace Tuesday. Nov. 2 - I.-00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7ft) pjn. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Nov. 3 - 10D0 a.m. Wordwaicben; 7 DO pm Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Haring,. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office houn are Monday-Thunday 900 a.m -Nooti sod 1:00-3.DO p.m, Friday 9ft) un -Noon. Sunday morning worship houn: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refrerimenu. lift) Traditional Wonhip Service. We offer various Sunday school ctasie, to 8 15. 9.30 and II am Chancel Choir reSeanal is Wcdneriay, al 7 p m.. and the Praise Team reheane, on Thursdays al b:3C p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Harings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garmon. Pastor Sunday Services - 900 a.nt Traditional Worahip; 11:20 a.m Contempor­ ary Warehip The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 Nuraery care is provided for both services Ort. 28 and 29 - Noah's AritHaBoween Party. October 29 • Evening Dinner and Anrtfon for Senior Clans. November 3 - 7ri8 pjn. AM b Cahn Women*, Event - Al net wricome to attend! n Funeral Home, inc. 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2471 Fax: (269) 945-2296 Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. I �Page 14 — Thursday. October 28. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Brush Ridge School District 7FR, Hope Township Yoders to celebrate 61st wedding anniversary Elwood and Iris Yoder of Freeport will cel­ ebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on October 27, 2004. They have four children: David (Linda) Yoder of Freeport. Jo Ellen (Will) Flory of Dothan. Ala.. Janice (Craig) St Martin of Sugar Land, Tex. and Gary (Michelle' Yoder of Alto. They have Brush Ridge School 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Peter Julius Remenar and Sarah Ann Behmdt were united in marriage on Sept 18,2004 at St. Rose Church in Hastings. The beautiful ceremo­ ny was officiated by Father Albert Russell. By Joyce Weinbrecht A log school was built in Hope Township on the Kidder farm, south of the Brush Ridge Cemetery. It was called the Pollytown Schoolhouse. Il had one window on each side of the building and the furnishings were traditional for the times. A board ran the length of the building on both sides for desks. Beneath that board there were hewn planks with legs fastened to the floor which served as seats for the students. There was a platform at the front with the teacher's desk on it and a recitation bench in front of the teacher. In 1858. there were 42 young people of school age, by the census, but only 12 attended the school the first year that the school was open as ten families in the district did not have the $1 tuition for each student. The first teacher al Pollytown School was Lucy Cooper. Eli Bugbee was the director. In 1863. the log schoolhouse was moved about a half mile west, log by log. and built at the north side of Peake Road. Two more windows were added to provide better lighting. New seats were installed and they were used for 41 years in the log school and then were moved to the new frame The bride is the daughter of Edward J. Behmdt Jr. of Nashville, and Rebecca J. and Blain D. Becktold of Allegan. The groom is the son of Julius P. and Margaret A. Remenar of school when it was built. The Pollytown School became Brush Ridge District No. 7. It was a fractional school as a small part of Rutland Township became a part of Brush Ridge School District No. 7 and remained so until the school district was annexed to Hastings School District in 1956. In 1899. a frame schoolhouse was built to replace the log school, which continued to be used for church services for a time as it had been during its years of service as a schoolhouse. In 1932, this building burned to the ground. Arson was suspected. The log school was used for political meetings. Temperance meetings and fervent religious meet­ ings. Funerals were held in the log schoolhouse and after the new frame school was built, Mrs. Rickart’s funeral was held ia the new building. In the earlier times before electricity, school meetings held at night were light­ ed by each man who brought a kerosene lantern. The new frame building was also used as a place for church meetings until about 1920. The Reverend Edward Boone came from his parsonage in Yankee Springs to hold the services. Some of the teachers in the school were: Edith Kohler, Allie 105 E. State St, Hastings 269-945-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads - Uve Music - oksmos Chamberlain, Ethel Johnson. Helen Braden, Una Campbell, Alice Foley, Birdie Dryer, Elsie Dickerson, Zola Otis, Mildred Osgood, Pearl Erway, Edna Otis, Delia Wadsworth, Ethel Anders, Mary Waters. Georgia Sayles, Hazel Snyder, and Hazel Stauffer. The last teacher in the school when the school was consolidat­ ed with Hastings, was Donna Campbell. Source: The History of Rutland Rural Schools, Clare and Nellie Richards. Barry County Historical Society, 1996. Bannister. Grandparents in attendance were Wendell K. Lammers Duane and Janet Gardner. Edward and Beverly DELTON - Wendell K. Lammers, age 83. Behmdt. Marguerite Militelk). and all of the of Delton passed away October 26. 2004 in ones who were not there but were in all of our Hastings. hearts. Mr. Lammers was born January 16. 1921 Matron of honor was Julie Behmdt. sister of in Cedar Creek, the son of John and Effie the bride. Bridesmaids were Kasey Buckner, (Albertson) Lammers. Rebecca Swiatek. Kristen Sprague, and Amy On July 3,1941, be married Mildred Long Keizer, who were all friends of the bride. and she preceded him in death on August 16. Flowergirl was Paige Remenar. niece of the 1985. bride and groom. Ringbearer was Dominic He owned and operated Lammers Auto Smith, son of the bride. Body from 1965-1984 and was a member of Best man was Josh Miller, friend of the Barry County Church of Christ A “grand" groom Groomsmen were Paul Keebler, James tinker he could make something out of noth­ Ziola. Adam Nethaway, and Brad Harris ing. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting; but friends of the music was always an important part of his Remenar. brother of the groom, and Bill Harris, life, especially singing. friend of the groom. He is survived by his sons, William (Marsha) of Monroe, Wash, and James (Linda) of Morristown, Tenn.; a daughter. groom. Ushers were ill Paul Performing as master and mistress of cere­ monies was Jeremy Mallison. cousin of the bride, and Andrea Olmstead, aunt of the bride. Judith (Samuel) Hasting. of DeKalb. Ill.; The reception was held at Middle Villa Inn. brothers. Dale and Clare (Min/ of Delton; sis­ The couple are having a postponed honeymoon ters, Marjorie Young and Joyce (George) due to their involvement in building their house Palmer, both of Kalamazoo; nine grandchil­ which is where they will reside in Dowling. dren; 50th anniversary In Duane of Ann Ruth and 17 great-grandchildren and several friends and family are invited to an open nieces and nephews. He was preceded in house Saturday, November 6th from 4 p.m. death by his parents: his wife. Mildred: and his brothers. Elwm, Dttane and Merl. till 8 pjp.. Nashville Baptist Church. 312 Philips St. Nashville. Mich. No gifts, please, The fafnily will receive friends Thursday. October 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams- Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services .will be conducted at I p.m. Friday, October Wjlliams-Gores Funeral 29, 2004 Home at Ruth were Ann married in Hickory Comers, Mich. They have seven children. Steve (Teresa) Hamilton, Shelley (Rick) Winegar. Gary (Tonja) Hamilton, Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Church of Christ will be appreciated. by and November 6. 1954 at the Methodist Church the Interment will be at FL Custer National are Duane Xicertses of Delton. Mr. David Roper, Evangelist, will officiate. Arrangements only your presence is requested. Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Timothy Delos Mitchell, Nashville and Mike Laurie Ann Roberts, Nashville. Charles Earl Chewning, Hastings and Slagter, Middleville Alan Hamilton, (Julie) (Craig) Hamp; 19 grandchildren and four Margaret Ann Moore, Hastings. Dale Arthur (Julie) Hamilton. Jeff (Suzi) Hamilton and Joy and great-grandchildren. Duane and Ruth Ann are the owners of Pamela Jean Coates. Lowell. Roy Lee Hall. Hastings and Janet Kay Duane Hammilton Excavating since 1954. Nichols. ■ CONTINUE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ■ -V ■ ' ■ ' ; ■ ■ on Nov. 2 Cast your VOTE for CM DAR LEAF HHH honor Hamilton's Golden Wedding Anniversary, for Sheriff Paid for by the Committee to Elect Dar Leaf • 7580 Usbom Rd., Freeport. Ml 49325 (269) 948-2424 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 28. 2004 - Page 15 jlnnie’s Mom's food fight The Woodland United methodist Church Renwick family of Saranac. Gayle Peacock of as on bedsteads as decoration. Their bouse will have its fall festival on Saturday with Lake Odessa was one. She was joined by her also has striking views of Jordan Lake from hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be their sister and brothers, descended from Renwick most of the rooms on three floors. Almost trademark woven denim rygs, crafts, baked ancestors who were in this county before across the direct the Fracarrolli home is Dear Annie: My in-laws live 350 miles goods, and a soup lunch with pie available, 1880. Pam Swiler, society president, brought work in progress.. The entrance to the light­ away and are very caring folks. The problem plus other goodies. The soup will be served the program on bams. She spoke of their roles house is iu the living room (to be). This house is. my mother-in-law has a major control from 11 a.m. to I p.m. The rugs wear like in* rural America, their origins, their varied too issue with her cooking. iron. They come in a variety of colors. uses and the nostalgia which surrounds them. is in place for future partitions and a stairway is installed for the master suite on the second on The Woodland Women's Study Club had a good days and bad, but the bad days seem to Saturday, Oct 30. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with great success with its first homes tour held on floor. The Cobb luxise was toured recently by be getting more frequent Mike McCartney the host. There will be a Saturday afternoon. Despite the rainy weath­ members of the local historical society in a er most of the afternoon, people by the dozens tribute to the late David Smith. Some of the The Mom expects us to eat and enjoy every­ thing she makes. When we visit, she plans all our meals and gets upset if we want to eat out. great views of the lake. The studding depot/museum will be open One time she forced a spoonful into our 6- 1 hope I’m not overreacting, but I'm won­ librarian on band to assist any searchers. The year-old daughter’s mouth, and when our dering if I should ask Mom to talk to her gift shop is well stocked. The alumni books went from house to house in random order Smith reminders were still in place. A second daughter threw up at the table. Mom smacked lawyer about changing the custody set-up. are still in stock at $35 each. The cupboards with tickets in hand. At each home there was story deck, toy room, open stairway and her hard across the back of her head. Dad is so stubborn he'll never agree to coun­ are well stocked with Scheckiers relishes and a box of plastic booties to wear over one's Victorian touches in decorate fill the house. pickles. Don’t forget to vote Tuesday. Nov. 2. shoes. Moat of the homes had added touches The Woodland homes were all of a newer On our most recent visit, I wasn't very hun­ seling. Please tell me what to do. I need to get gry, so 1 didn't put food on my plate. Mom away from him before I lose my mind. stormed out of the dining room and refused to Need Options in Oregon - Trick or treating time for the village is such as incense, candles, flowers to add to the variety, featuring master suites with walk-in beauty of the home. closets, luxurious speak to me. I ended up having to apologize Dear Need Options: Don't worry about the Saturday night from 6 to 8. Make sure the lit­ The Cobb and Desgranges houses in Lake profusely for not being hungry. My 47-year- custody agreement You should discuss your tle goblins are dressed safely and are escorted Odessa were older homes, but each was beautiful ground. The Tuitman. Donaldson old husband has spent his entire life in fear of father's depression with your mother and ask by an adult. unique. The Desgranges bouse has many houses were well worth the drive.ln like fash­ not eating, and he wont confront her about her to help. This burden should not be falling her attitude, so when I politely speak up. I am on your young shoulders. If Dad needs to be on medication and isn't taking it your nxxber the bad guy. I hate to limit our visits over something so and his doctor should be aware of the situa­ ridiculous, but how do I get out of this crazy, tion, so they can take whatever action is nec­ stressful battle over food? - Not Hungry essary. your daughter’s head really threw us over the edge. Mom is way out of line. Mihigan State University announced its stained glass windows used on both intenor ion. the Holeski and Barnett houses in town honors students earlier this month. The list znd exterior walls. It also has second story have beautiful features. included Brenna Flannery, Krystal Handley. rooms which overlook rooms below. They Linsey Newton, Rhiunna Stalter and Jason have used many pieces of carved wood, such Wiltshire. Village crews have been cutting some trees the huge boles were hollow. Had they been 1905? Johnson's second addition to the vil­ Dear Annie: My boyfriend of two years has ’ lage was surely farmland before then. a cat "Ozzy." that he absolutely adores. The Mom, "Sorry. Susie isn't hungry." If she per­ Dozens of members and friends of the problem is that I am highly allergic to animal Ionia County Genealogical Society met on dander. I get headaches, my eyes water and plate. If Mom becomes angry, tell Susie she Saturday evening, Oct 23, at the Ionia itch, and my nose runs. I can tolerate it if I can leave the table. If Mom raises a hand County Church of Christ for the annual First take allergy pills and stay away from the parts against your child, take your family and leave Families banquet Debby Eddy (Sladel) of of the house where the cat is allowed. Charlotte and Bonnie Jackson of Saranac the house. Inform Mom that you will come Although I have told my boyfriend about back when she settles down. Do not ever raise were the greeters. Marilyn Cahoon handled my allergy, he still allows the cat to sleep in your voice. the name tags. Robert Johnson was the pho­ his bed. even when I am there. He particular­ tographer. Gary Veale of Freeport and larry ly likes to place the cat on my lap or give him Cahoon of Clarksville seated guests. The to me to hold. catered meal was served in style. Wallside you in this. He should not take his mother's side, nor should he try to placate you into let­ I have nothing personal against Ozzy, and I ting Mom have her way. Mom will be plenty don't expect my boyfriend to get rid of him. ing many pulleys. A continuous show of bam angry, but do not back down. In time, she will But how can I make him understand that cud­ scenes, each with name and place, ran during learn where the boundaries are, and if she dling with the kitty is out of the question for the meal. The bams were located all over the me? I love this guy and don't want to give him county. The photographers said they had driv­ respect your authority as their parent ultimatums, but something has to be done. — en on road and they never saw before to get Sneezing in Phoenix the pictures of this fast fading rural icon. Dear Annie: When I was a teenager, some Dear Phoenix: We're going to assume your Members of the First Families committee, boyfriend is under the mistaken impression with chairman James Moses of Puiland. that if you are exposed to the cat on a regular introduced the new inductees. One family basis, you will get over your allergic reaction. group was the Parsons family from Hastings friends spray-painted obscenities on a neigh­ It doesn't quite work that way. Although aller­ Road near the Grand 'River. AU five of their bor’s garage one night when I was with them. gy shots might desensitize you to a certain children joined their, patpy, members in First We all were arrested. Even though I did not degree, it is not possible to eliminate the reac­ Families. Another family croup was from the directly participate. 1 lost my part-time job tion and the respect of my friends and family. explain this to him, and if possi­ altogether. You 1 assumed this indiscretion would be quick­ ble. have your doctor present him with some literature on the People still ask. "Aren't you the guy who subject. spray-painted Joe s garage?" even though the boyfriend simply enjoys subject­ incident was 25 years ago. My own parents, ing you to this particular tor­ course, if your now elderly, will sometimes bring it up, so I ment, you might want to scratch can never put it behind me. him off your list. I used to explain the whole story to whoev­ er mentioned it. but now I just try to ignore it. I am a law-abiding member of society. How long am 1 going to have to live with this? Invite Grandma How should I respond when people bring it up? - Perplexed in Pennsylvania Dear Annie: My mother and I graduation next June. Each grad­ ry. The best response is, "Yes, I made a terri­ uate is allowed to invite up to six ble mistake, but it was a long time ago." Then guests to the ceremony, but I change the subject. don't want any member of my Thanksgiving Day Feast Thursday ■ November 25th Includes AU-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet, Coffee and Iced Tea • Adults - $12.95 • Seniors - $11.95 • Children under 12 - $7.95 "At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise." People who could go anywhere for healthcare, choose Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. "My father was one of Pennock's first physicians and taught me what to look for in a hospital and personal physician. Thats why 1 chose Pennock Endoscopy Center and Dr. Woodliff. The new facilities are first class, well run and everyone was courteous. Dr. Woodliff is very knowledgeable, compassion­ ate and takes time to explain test results. I could go anywhere for healthcare. But why would I with Pennock so close to home?" father's side to be present, espe­ cially my grandmother. Footing the bill Throughout my life, my dad's mom always has favored my Dear Annie: I was recently one of the host­ cousins. My brothers and I never esses for a bridal shower. (I am one of seven receive so much as a phone call bridesmaids.) At the end of the shower. I was from her, but she lavishes pres­ approached by the maid of honor, who ents on my cousins. I want to me that the (517) 8524)760 were discussing my high school Dear Perplexed: Scandal has a long memo­ informed 975 N. Main (M-66) Nashville. Mich. should ly forgotten, but that's not what happened. Of . GanlenEORE tables held many farming small tools, includ­ wants to see her grandchildren, she will Memorable mistake Banquet Facility planted when the street was platted back in sists. repeat the sentence and remove Susie's It is imperative that your husband support kitchens and property had diameters of 36 inches. Much of Cat conundrum Encourage your child to eat what Mom prepares, but when that is not possible, tell sophisticated in the north end of town. Two at the Wiltshire Daughter-In-Law Dear Not Hungry: Smacking the back of bathrooms, bridesmaids were invite only the people who truly responsible for paying for the open bar. Mind care about me, but my mom says you. 70 people attended this shower and rang I up a bill of $700. Should I?-SeniorYear should Dear Senior Yes, because she as well as the bridal gift I don't mind chip­ is your grandmother and it is the ping in. but was this right? - Confused in the right Northeast Grandma doesn't realize what thing to professional and progressive care. To find a Pennock physician, call (2.69) 945-1749 or visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com her anyway. invite We paid for the food, decorations and hall, Dear Confused: Those hosting the event Find out how Pennock can be your family's partner for personal, do. Toe bad It's Our Pledge. she is tossing away. should know the costs beforehand. Who planned this shower? It should have been the Annie's Mailbox is written by hostesses who made the arrangements and Kathy knew what they could afford. Whoever decid­ Sugar, longtime editors of the ed to surprise you with the bar bill was dead Ann Landers column. Please e­ Mitchell and Marcy mail your questions to annies- wrong. mailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box Depressed dad 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's parents Mailbox, and read features by divorced when I was 6. My mom has primary other Creators Syndicate writers custody, but I see my dad every week. Mom and was the one who wanted the divorce, and I Creators Syndicate Web page at don't think Dad has fully recovered from it www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 Dear Annie: I’m 13, and my yet. When 1 was younger, 1 was Daddy's little cartoonists, visit Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, Hastings Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D. the Family Medicine CRE­ Pennock ATORS SYNDICATE. INC. girl. Now I’m beginning to see why my mom divorced him. He's a major packrat, and he suffers from depression. 1 found his antide­ HEALTH ^SERVICES pressant pills in the bathroom when I was 11. I know he has not taken his medicine in at least two years, and his mood swings can be . plofe«ioMl’ Pr°reSsin , scary. Recently. Dad yelled at me for a minor 'Partners in PctS°° thing, but he also raised his arms in the air. and 1 was really afraid he might hit me. Later 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNCX2KHEALTH.COM the same day. h« was in a much better mood and really sorry about his actions. He has 09535700 �PagelS - Thursday. October ZB. 2004 - The Hastings Barer Rutland Township budget to be adopted next month by Marcfe Westover Though Supervisor Jim Carr declined a raise, the board voted in Staff Writer favor of giving him a $1,500 increase in salary. Board members said Only a few residents came out to voice concerns and questions at a they believed Can “deserved” a raise for all that he does for the town­ public hearing Oct 2! on the Rutland Township 2005 fiscal year ship. ouogex The board approved a motion to prepare the budget with adjust­ bring that pay more in line with the clerk's position. ments worked on during the bearing. The budget will go up for approval at the November meeting of the board. The treasurer's position also saw a $1,000 increase as means to Last year the supervisor, treasurer and clerk all declined a pay » increase. Estimates are not final and there will be tome adjustments in prepa­ ration of the final draft, as the board suggests. The plan now would The street lights and road maintenance increased $50,000, which is the coverage for the Irving Road assessment have the general fund revenue estimated ar $389,654 and expenditures Many expenditure items remained the same including the assessor's being forecasted at $503,560. The difference between the revenue and salary, clerk's salary, deputy treasurer's salary, zoning administrator's expenditures is $113,906, which will be picked up by the fund bal­ salary, building and grounds, engineering services, cemetery and ance. In the expenditures there was an additional $50,000 forecast in attorney. Many expenditure items also remained very close in comparison to order to cover coats for the Lving Rond Improvement Assessment. last year’s figures, including the governing body. Board of Review, When the funds from the residents' assessments come in, they will elections, public safety, and the Planning Commission, and the audi­ cover the costs and the $50,000 will be paid back. In the area of revenue, the top items include property taxes, admin­ tor. There are also several special revenue funds including Irving Road istrative fee charges and statutory revenue sharing. The statutory rev­ improvements, fire fond, public improvement fond, building fond, enue sharing is estimated at $245000. library fond, sewer fond, street lights fond, Podunk Lake weed assess­ Use expenditure is outlined in categories including governing body, supervisor, assessor, elections, clerk. Board of Review, treasurer, zon­ ment. and Algonquin Lake weed assessment The new building fond was created due to state law that requires it ing administrator, building and grounds, cemetery, public safety, street !o be separate. The new fond is self-sustaining. lightsand road maintenance, engineer. Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, attorney and auditor fees. The proposed budget can be viewed at the Rutland Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road, Hasting? In previous yean the board members declined a raise, but this year In other business the Rutland Township Board: will receive $80 per meeting, up from $70, as means to recognize their • Adopted Ordinance 2004-104 that will “rezone approximately 3.1 dedication. The Zoning Board of Appeals went to $55 a meeting and acres from *C-4* Commercial Industrial to *C-2’ Community Business the Planning Commission also went to $55 a meeting, which is a $5 District” The property is located at 1505 W. Green St. increase. Florence Hall Taylor Gillespie Happy 95th Birthday! FOR SALE Help us celebrate with cards! November 4,2004 1821 N. East St Apt 6 Hastings, MI 49058 FIRST FRIDAY, continued from page 5 taxes. “I don't think we should raise turn and then decide what we're going In do with the money." aa just walk in and walk out" Tripp, talking about an advertisement Lowell used aa a prop, said the coaly, in a troth-in-taxa­ tion hearing, agreed to levy the same rase as in the pest ba did na increase tbal rate Former County Board Member Torn Wilkinson asked, "What ifyqu levied another mill, would you expand the jail, give funding to Green Gables (domestic shelter) or fund a juvenile horn?" Tripp said the new adult drug court program is worthy because it's saving the county ia expensive past summer because the re-enactors refused to pay camping fees. Lowell pounced on that issue, criticumg the Parks and Rec Commusioo. of which Tripp and Neil are members. “These people (the re-enactors) are the ernerlaiwnent." she said. "That was narrow-minded." She added that Barry County lost oa aa entireal aad economic benefits of the Civil War mama Barry County Democratic Party Chairman' Mel Goebel asked, "la there any we could have the incarceration costa and helping keep the jail from becoming overcrowded. She noted the current jail is adequate with 94 beds, btt it's becoming dated. Ken Neil, who was defeated by Gibson by 10 For the YMCA contract the new budget has $3300 allotted, up almost 10 percent from last year. Love, your family Eileen Oehler asks a question at the First Friday program wh«e Frankln (Ping) Beckwith listens. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) NEW CUSTOM BUILT 3 BEDROOM RANCH, APPROX. 1400 SQ. FT. FEATURING ANDERSEN WINDOWS, HICKORY CABINETS, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, LARGE ENTRY WAY, 2-1/2 BATHS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, DAY­ LIGHT WINDOWS, CENTRAL AIR, 2 STALL GARAGE, VERY SPACIOUS. $147,000 MUST SEE AT 612 HOWARD LANE, HASTINGS. CALLNNWSWSIB vexes in the primary, asked Gibson if he would really live up to his promises of eliminating health care benefits, retirement and per diems for com nusrionen. "He (Gibson) ought lo be a leader in that sima tioa and not take them." Neil said. "He led a lot of people lo believe he was going to do this." Gibaou replied. "Tea. I made those uatements (during the primary campaiga). I'll need support (on the board) to gel them lo pass." Dwyer said Kalamazoo County has a much larger budget, ba its commissioners do not collect per diem payments for attending meetings, not do they gel benefits. The County Board sea is supposed to be a part time job. ba Tripp and fellow commissiooen in negotiations (with re-cnactors) reopened?" Tripp replied. "Charlton Park Direcaor) De George Shannon has worked with (hem tWigra1; to bring to bring them back." Lowell also suggested volunteer labor could have done much in the tearing down and erection of the artifacts collection beading for free, saving a la of money ia the $120)000 project now under way. In closing statements. Gibson said be is eying to make a difference in the quality of hfc aad future of Barry County. Tripp said ahe also serves to try to make a dif­ ference. adding. "I don't sk with renmaaation aad try to destroy what good has happened." Lowell said she pledges to be responsive to the Third District Commissioner Sandy James, who was in the audience, "It takes a tot more time than “I warn to be a good steward of yore money." she aid. “We make decisions that affect al of Barry County." Dwyer, in dosing node a apodal anatioa by quipping he was glad he sasnehow found time to moderate the forum when be should be too busy running the Drmw antic aad Republican parties and the Hastings Boner, to hm been alleged by anyone realizes. We work oa of ow homes. It's Prosecutor Gonh— Shue McNeill. GIRL, Abigail Mae. boro at Womack Army Ashley VanNocker and Nicholas Stricklan of the audience said it lakes a lot of time and effort Lowell said she agreed with Tripp that it's more than a part-time job. “but the Board Ccomissiooen needs to crummier expenses " Medical Elect William M. Doherty Probate Judge Gibson laid another of his issues was the toss of the Civil War re-enactmem as Chsrtton Park this Center at Fort Bragg. NC of on September 23. 2004 to MSG Peter and Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 on. and 21 inches kmg. Deanna (Newton) VanDenBroeck formerly of To our friends, colleagues, and the good people of Barry County: Freeport and Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 2 ozs. BOY, Peyton Michael, bon ar Pennock snd 18 in. long. Abigail was welcomed home Hoapital on Oct 12, 2004 at 11:18 aro. In by her big brother. Kevin. Nicole and Paul GIRL, Madelyn Rae. boro at Pennock Hospital oo Oct 7,2004 at 2:15 am. to Dana After careful consideration, we, the undersigned, all attorneys living or practicing law in Barry County, believe that Bill Doherty is the best candidate for Probate Judge. Therefore, we urge you, the good voters of Barry County, to join us in electing Bill Doherty as our next Probate Judge. and Jeremy Gerrits of Hastings Weighing 8 Respectfully, BOY, Mitchell Raymond, boro at Pennock Hospital rm Oct 13. 2004 at 8:39 pro. In Nicki and Jason Buckner of Battle Creek. lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz and 20 indies kmg. Hailey Grace, GIRL, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 6, 2004 at 9:19 am. to Nicole and Demon Burd of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. snd 21 1/4 inches long. We are proud to support Bill Doherty for Probate Judge. Barrett of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 indies long. BOY, Tanner Stephen, bora at Pennock Hospital oo Sept 27. 2004 at 3:43 aro. lo Mate! and Stephen Gregory of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz and 21 inches long. GIRL, Adrianna, boro at Pennock Hoapital on Sept 26.2004 at 9:56 to Nocmi Garza and GIRL, Megan Joy. boro at Pennock Hospital Dan Nelson of Hastings. Weighing 7 tbs. 14 on Sept 27, 2004 at 11:40 pro. to Heath and ozs. and 22 inches long. Rachel Postma of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs 4 1/2 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Skylar Beverly, boro at Pennock Bon Canty Hoapital on Oct 6.2004 at 10:47 p.m. to Jody GIRL, Hariee Victoria, born at Patnock (Stafford) and Hospital on Sept 28, 2004 al 4:45 pro. lo Kirk Ziegler of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 19 inches long Mark and Debra Holtsclaw of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. and 21 inches kmg. GIRL, Ella Elizabeth, boro at Pennock Attorney st Law AttormyM Hospital on Oct 8. 2004 at 12:54 pro to BOY, Calvin Ray. born at Pennock Hoapital Michael and Stacia Tellkamp of Hastings. on Oct 1, 2004 at 7:16 am. to Donna and Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. snd 21 inches kmg. Joseph Allwank of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches kmg. BOY, Attorney a Law Shawn Cooper, boro at Pennock Hospital cn Oct 9. 2004 at 8:35 am. to GIRL, Justice, boro al Pennock Hoapital on Kristie Aubil and Shawn Sevy of Hastings. Oct 2. 2004 at 11:28 am. to Jamie Lee Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long Koons Attorney at Law Lancaster and Ryan Simmet of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Aaron Zier, boro at Pennock Hospital oo Oct 6, 2004 at 2:23 p.m. to Jon and BOY, Trevor Ryan, born at Pennock Hoapital Nalashja Mkhalk of Middleville. Weighing 8 on Oct 2.2004 al 8:39 aro. to Ryan aad Jodi Simon of Lake Odessa Weighing 9 lbs. 15 lbs. 0 ozs. and 22 inches long. ozs. and 22 indies long. GIRL, Attorney at Law KamNAbn Attorney at Law Kylie Jordan, bom al Pennock Hospital on Oct. 4, 2004 at 7:52 am. to BOY, Brady Matthew, boro at Pennock Dustin Schudl and Julie Cole of Hastings. Hospital on Sept 30, 2004 at 8:20 am. to Weighing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. Mike and Jaime Adams of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs 4 oza and 21 inches kmg. GIRL, □ Wilbix Louise E Herrick Jordcn Alece. bom at Pennock Hospital oo Sept. 28. 2004 at 2:37 pro. to GIRL, Aleijah Annalesse. bora at Pennock Nichols Louden and Dan Hom of Hastings. Hospital on Sept. 22. 2004 al 6:37 p.m. to Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Attorney I Law Honesty Peters and Lonny Brock of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches kmg. BOY, Your Court, Your Values Your Vote, November 2,2004 Caden James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 14. 2004 al 12:16 p.m. to GIRL, Linsey, bom at Pennock Hospital oa Melissa and Bryan Faurot of Vermootville. Oct 6. 2004 at 10:32 pro. to Diamond aad Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches kmg. Ryan Reitz of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 Iba 9 BOY. Rylee Stuart bom al Pennock Hospital ozs. and 19 112 inches kmg. on Oct 12. 2004 al 5:54 p.m. to Jessica Sanders and Alan Endsley of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz and 22 inches kmg. GIRL, Kailtin Ivy. bom at Pennock Hoapital rat Oct 6. 2004 at 3:19 pro to Eric aad Mindy (Cusack) Anderson of Belleville. GIRL, Kaylcigh Lynn, bom at Pennock Weighing 6 lbs . 3 3 1/2 oza and 19 indies Hospital on Oct. 13, 2004 at 6:10 p.m. to long. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 28 2004 - Page 17 TK home, Lions on road for first round by Brett Bremer were dashed Sunday evening, when it was Sports Editor announced that they would to the road once Barry Country’s perennial play-off teams are back at it again Friday night. Thomapple Kellogg opens the post-season by hosting 6-3 Grand Rapids Christian Friday night at 7. Maple Valley will be at Ravenna Friday night for a 7:30 kick-off. The Lions hopes of a home play-off game again. The defending Division 6 State Champions from Ravenna ended the season with a 7-2 record, but finished with 70.444 play-off points to the Lions 70.111. The Lions have the highest point total of all the team’s in Division 6 which will be on the road this weekend. There will be 16 teams Hastings head coach Kyle DeHom talks with his team following the Saxons’ ninth loss of the season, a 41-20 defeat by Unity Christian in Friday's O-K Crossover contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) hosting play-off games in Division 6 and A one-yard TD plunge by Chris Gift put his seven of them have lower play-off point totals team up 34-7 in the early stages of the fourth Adam Rouse led the Panther defense w ith than Maple Valley. 14 tackles, while Scott Cartwright had 17 for The winner will play for a district champi­ quarter. Hastings came back to score two rushing the Irish. Hackett winner of touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Brandon Friday night’s game between Hopkins (7-2) Sutfin scored on a three-yard run. and Tyler and Montague (8-1). files raced across the goal line from 14 yards Maple Valley 26. Portland 14 out. Hastings finished with 187 yards on the Maple Valley football is defined by tough onship next week, against the Last Friday night's 42-34 Trojan loss to the defending Division 3 State Champions from Lakewood running back Tyler Beglin breaks away from Bulldog defenders Shawn Shattuck (42) and Andy Nobis in the Vikings’ 20-7 loss Friday night in Ionia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the foruth quarter the open will postseason at Constantine Friday night. by Jon Garabee East Grand Rapids fell like a play-off game to ground. The Saxons’ senior quarterback files ness. Tough on defense and tough on offense. most in attendance, but the real thing comes to completed seven of his 18 pass attempts for Middleville on Friday night. 74 yards. They have built their reputation on hard nose, in your face football, reminiscent of Vince itk Grand Rapids Christian Eagles have been playing play-off type games for a long time. After starting the season 1-3. they came Eric Guthrey led the Crusaders on the ground with 113 yards on 18 carries. Hackett 39. Delton Kellogg 7 to win their next five games and The Delton Panthers fell apart in the second clinched a share of the City League title by quarter of their season ending contest with winning Saturday against Creston. Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. back “That’s pretty impressive.” said TK coach Tim “They’re Penfield. one those of Cinderella stories.” The Trojans meanwhile fell for the first time in week four, to the eventual O-K Gold Woody Lombardi, Hayes and Bo Schembechler. You can have your West Coast Offense. Maple Valley plays East Coast Tough, tougher than a mafia hitman. Friday night, against a team almost as tough. Portland, the Maple Valley Lions need­ The two teams entered the second qua. .er ed every ounce of toughness and found it in a deadlocked at zero, but the Fighting !rish hard fought, come from behind 26-14 victory busted out for 32 points in the period and in the final regular season game of the season. went on to win 39-7. In doing so. they ran their season record to 8 Hackett took a 6-0 lead on a six-yard run by I, thus strengthening their position for a home game in the MHSAA playoffs. “We’re hoping that this win will help us get a home game for the first round on the District Tournament.” said Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt afterwards. Asked about the key to last Friday night's game. Mittelstaedt said that it was indeed Maple Valley toughness that made the differ­ ence. “This was Maple Valley football at its best.” he said. Portland, led by All State candidate Brandon Smith, jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Raiders ran up a total of 121 yards of offense in the first period, scor­ ing on their first possession and again in the closing minute of play. Trace a hand; draw the dots; Lions have to be on the road Smith put the Raiders on the board, cap­ ping a 67-yard drive, when he dove in from a yard out with less than three minutes gone in the opening period. Kyle Dixon's two-yard run with 48 seconds left in the quarter put the Lions in a deep hole. The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans and Maple Valley Lions are about to begin the foot­ ball play-offs. TK went 7-2 and earned a home game in Division 3. Maple Valley finished the year Delton’s Tommy Bbola races to the side to stow down a Fighting Irish ball carrier in the Panther's ninth toss of the season Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) with an 8-1 record and has to travel to face the defending Division 6 State Champs from Ravenna in the first round. would have done enough to get a play-off game at home this year. Maybe some TV cam­ eras would have come out. and the Lions would have had the chance to gain some extra respect around the state. But his defense stiffened and his offense went to work. Held to a grand total of 16 first champions 1 was sure that if the Lions knocked off the larger school from Portland that they But was Mittelstaedt worried? “Yes.” he said. “I was real w orried " from South Christian, then cleaned up against the rest of the league. TK has had the week to find out how to Jonathan Broman. then made it 12-0 r.bcn quarter yards of offense, the Lions went to Joshua Cook returned a Panther fumble 40 work in the second stanza. Quarterback Ben yards for a score. Boss threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Six different players scored play-off bound Adam Lamphere with just over 10 minutes “They’re huge up front (on both sides of Hackett's six touchdowns. Max Schaeffer's remaining in the first half and his pass in the attack the Eagles. I’ve only seen one Maple Valley game this season, but personally I think the team on the ball),’’ said Penfield, “and they have a 26-yards ru n in the third quarter made it 39-0 comer of the end zone to Chris Motta made the field there is a lot more exciting than a roof on the field over there. Lion athletic couple of linebackers who are being recruited. in favor of the Irish. it 14-8 with plenty of time remaining All the director Mike Sparks seemed a little worried that he’d have to battle with Ravenna ath­ Offensively, they aren't the fanciest team Delton senior quarterback Tyler Blacken Lions had to do was stop Smith and the letic director Paul Kunde to get the game on Friday night. If there was a battle. Sparks we're going to play, but they're very produc­ made sure his team wouldn't be shut out in the Raider offense, which pretty much had its won it and got an added bonus with the 7:30 start time giving fans from Nashville and tive.” season finale at home. He connected with jun­ Vermontville a little extra time for the trip. The winner of Friday night's contest at Bob Geography worked against the Lions this time. White Stadium will face the winner from They had more play-off points than seven teams in Division 6 that are hosting play­ Friday’s Sparta-East Grand Rapids contest, off games this weekend. There arc only 16 games in each division. The Lions have a ior Brett Bissett on a 23-yard touchdown pass See FOOTBALL, page 18 next week. higher play-off ranking than 23 of the other 31 teams in the division. For all those social studies students out there, now you know how important Cumnt Records Geography is. Being snuggled between Nashville and Vermontville isn’t such a bad spot Delton 0-9 in the universe, but in the Division 6 MHSAA football play-off universe its a black hole Hastings 0-9 that sucks you straight in and spits you out towards the state’s borders. Lakewood 4-5 MapJr Valley 8-1 Middle 'ille 7-2 There are at least five teams in Division 6 closer to Maple Valley than Ravenna. There’s Hopkins, which is in the same district as the Lions and travels to Montague for the other pre-district contest. The rest of the teams in the Lions region are Buchanan. Constantine. Union City, and Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. Hackett is way closer to Nashville, than Nashville Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. is to Ravenna. The Fighting Irish are even ranked lower than the Lions, which would make i tr a fine Maple Valley home game. Unity Christian 41. Hastings 20 If proximity is all you're interested in. Olivet. Albion, and Laingsburg are all in the The Saxons' second winless season in three Division 6 bracket. Ilie 6-3 boys from Laingsburg, and the 5-4 team from Albion would years came to an end at Johnson Field Friday provide excellent first round visitors, but Laingsburg’s headed into the thumb, and Olivet night, with a 41-20 loss to Unity Christian. gets to beat up on Albion this week. Both teams were trying for their first win of How great would that be. Maple Valley and Olivet sending the SMAA into the histo­ the season, but the Crusaders had a little extra ry books with one last battle. Not for a conference title this time, but for a district cham­ incentive. They were playing for the first win pionship. Won’* happen. Why not? Because the MHSAA decided to be fair to everyone instead. I’ve heard the MHSAA’s John Johnson describe how they work this all out. Every team that plays a nine game in the program’s history. Unity Christian began playing varsity football last fall. The Crusaders used that to chew up large chunks of yardage on the ground, rushing for 333 yards on 59 carries in their victory. schedule with six wins is in. Every team that plays an eight game schedule with five wins Matt Donnini had a big ground game for is in. They add up all those teams, then subtract that number from 256. Whatever that Hastings, carrying nine times for 76 yards. He comes out to. they take that many teams off the top of the play-off points list. broke free and found his way to the end zone Then they divide them into eight divisions, with the team’s from the biggest 32 schools going into Division 1. then the next 32 into Division 2. and so on. After that, the MHSAA guys take a map and mark down all 32 teams in one division and look at it. draw circles, and break it down into eight regions. I wasn't happy the Lions were going on the road, and 1 wondered what that looked like. So I drew the mitten, made a bunch of dots, and circles, and it all made sense. in the second quarter. Donnini’s 21-yard touchdown run cut a 14-0 Crusader lead in half. Brandon Johnson's extra-point kick for Hastings made it 14-7 at the half. The Crusaders quickly put the game away Sorry Lions, but good luck. in the second half, scoring the first three I hope they've been selling blue and white pom-poms all week to pay for gas. touchdow ns of the stanza. An official looks on Friday night as Hastings’ Josh Maurer has the ball knocked from his hands by a Crusader. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 18 — Thursday, October 28. 2004 - The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, continued from page 17 ------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- . Ionia's Steve Charon. best. The East Grand Rapids Pioneers, led by on downs then drove the ball down field and With just over half die period left to play, senior tailback Kevin Grady's five touch­ scored Chris Friday night, the Lakewood Vikings were the Ionia had just one first down in the third Jason Beardslee pinned the Raiders deep in downs. topped the Trojans in their O-K cross­ Humphrey to David Ftnkbemcr. Humphrey’s beneficiaries of most of the breaks, and led quartet, but scored its second TD of the peri­ their own territory with a punt to the Portland over contest in Middleville 42-34. extra-point kick gave his team a 28-27 lead the play-off bound Ionia Bulldogs 7-6. od on the very next play against a deflated way the up until that point. 12. Three plays netted only two yards and the Some outstanding half-time adjustments Raider punt went out of bounds at the by the Trojans made it a ball game. East Portland 33. From there it took only five on a 26-yard from pass All-Stale running back Kevin Grady scored the first four East Grand Rapids touchdowns, and totaled 216 yards rushing, but it was plays before Denver Hine scored on a two* another Grady who hurt the Trojans next. yard run and though the extra-point failed it ing Fmkbeiners touchdown. 78 yards to put On its next drive, Portland moved the ball steadily down the field and had a first down on the Maple Valley 12-yard line, but a fum­ Lakewood's lead to four points, at Ionia, middle, then leveled Tyler Beglin on his way sailed w ide right in the closing seconds of the to a 32-yard touchdown “Defensively, we played good." The Viking defense forced Ionia to punt oa ahead, and eventually won 20-7. tv/o-point conversion for a 35-28 Pioneer record, while the Bulldogs did just enough to quarter, aqd ended the other Bulldog drive lead. earn themselves a home play-off game in with a fumble recovery by Imebacket Josh Division 3. They will host thier first play-off Mitchell. Lakewood’s offense couldn't move and Finkbeiner connected again, early in the fourth quarter, on a 36-yard bled again, this time it was recovered by Lion passing play to pull TK within one. but the Ken Cams. With only 32 seconds left in the extra-point kick was no good. half, all Maple Valley had to do was take a EGR would add another score, this time on knee to go into the locker room tied at 14. a three-yard run by Kevin Grady. TK’s final The Lions, who had deferred the opening drive stalled out at the Pioneer 22-yard line. kickoff, received to start the third quarter and Adam Loveless, wiio Penfield says is final­ Boss directed the team on a 13 play 71-yard ly getting back to full strength, scored the drive, capped off by a three-yard touchdown Trojans* first touchdown on a 35-yard run in run by Hine. the first quarter and finished as the team's The final score of the game came in the leading rusher with 186 yards on 23 carries. fourth quarter on a two-yard run by Caros. Ben Ybema ran 14 times for 141 yards, and From there the defense took over and shut out Humphrey completed 11 of his 21 passes for the Raiders the rest of the way. 171 yards. EGR had shut-out its three previ­ Smith finished as the leading rusher in the ous game with 88 yards, but 80 of those came in opponents. Greenville. Sparta, and Kenowa Hills. the first half. He was held to only eight yards TK’s offense amassed 531 yards of total rushing in the final two quarters, a testament offense, but the offense wouldn't have had the to the Lion defense. Smith had rushed for chance to come back in the second half if it over 1.400 yards in the team’s first eight hadn't been for some outstanding defense. games, averaging nearly 200 yards per game. The Trojans came out aggressively on As a team. Portland managed only a mea­ defense in the second half. They blitzed, and ger 11 yards net offense in the entire second tried to keep Kevin Grady from getting start­ half. ed. There isn’t a defense in the state that will Maple Valley, meanwhile road the broad completely stop him. but slowing him down a shoulders of Hine and Caros. Hine finished tad was enough for TK to get back in the ball with 85 yards on the night and Cams, filling game. East Grand Rapids totaled just 116 in for an injured Lance Harvey, who had to be yards of offense in the second half, plus the big kick return for a TD. taken away by ambulance during half-time, rushed for 57 yards. 45 of them in the critical fourth quarter. “He gave us a little more quickness,” Mittelstaedt said, “and it made a huge differ­ ence.” Lakewood quarterback Kyle Rowland rolls to his right and gets ready to take off up field in the fourth quarter Friday night at Ionia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ybema and Mitch Fisher led TK’s defense with 11 tackles each. There is the possibility of the two teams meeting again, soon. The winner of Friday's contest between GR Christian and TK. will Maple Valley finished with 232 yards of Grand Rapids led 27-7 at the half, but TK face the winner of Friday’s game between offense, while holding the Raiders to 182 for came back to take a 28-27 lead with less than East Grand Rapids and Sparta for the district the game. a minute left in the third quarter. championship. TK’s Ben Ybema ran for touchdowns of 1 Baring a miraculous upset, the winner of yard and 90 yards in the third quarter to pull that district would face the undefeated O-K The Trojans didn’t sec the fanciest offense the Trojans within reach. After Ybema’s 90- White champions from Lowell. last Friday, but they did see one of the yard TD run. the Trojans stopped the Pioneers Ionia 20, Lakewood 7 Paul Morgan led all tacklers with 11. East Grand Rapids 42, Middleville 34 FINALLY. Hastings running back Brandon Sutfin (42; plows his way through a crowd of Unity Christian Crusaders in Friday night's contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the ball any closer than the Ionia 37-yard line. contest, against Mount Pleasant this weekend. Leaving the Lakewood locker room after The Vikings finished with 139 yards of total offense. Rowland was five of 21 throw­ the contest were a lot of long faces. “The kids are all sad." said Lakewood head SOMEONE REPUBLICANS ing the ball for 76 yards and one touchdown coach Bob Veitch. “They were really hungry Beglin was the team’s leading ball carrier tonight.” with 29 yards on 12 carries. “That was the best four quarters we played Lakewood’s AND DEMOCRATS CAN All season long the Lakewood defense had and a generous call by the officials. Duits been hurt by speed on the outside, but solid returned the kick-off following Ionia's first against opponents up the gut. Not Friday score all the way down to the Bulldog 26-yard night. Ionia powered its way to 269 yards line. rushing, most of them coming between the AGREE ON. lone offensive touchdown used a big kick-off return by Spencer Duits. all year.” On secund down from the 28. Rowland tackles including the two second half touch­ dropped back to pass and hit Mitchell in the downs. end zone. Mitchell was hit hard from behind Bulldog running back Dan Cook broke free as well, and the bail came loose in the end through the middle lo put his team ahead, then zone. It was ruled a touchdown catch. Alec ran in the two-point conversion, erasing Rice's extra-point kick gave Lake vood a 7-6 Lakewood's lead with 10:43 left to play in the lead. “They’re all champions in my heart,” said third quarter. The Viking defense came up with big stops Veitch after the game. time and again to get the ball back for the “From August ninth, through tonight, they offense in the second half, but the Viking gave 100-percent in practice to us, we have not had any problems or anything like that. offense struggled to do anything with it. Late in the third quarter, the Viking D Our kids got up with class and went over and stopped Ionia deep in its own territory. The congratulated their kids, and wished them Bulldogs were forced to punt, but on the first well in the play-offs. Thai's what we’re talk­ play from scrimmage a pass by Viking run­ ing about when we talk about bringing back ning back Tyler Beglin was intercepted by the tradition." November 2** to Re-elect Normajean Nichols Prairieville Township Clerk Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nornujean Nichol*. 10075 S Norns. Delton. 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Here is how: JASON SIXBERRY November 2nd JASOM BIXJMUtT • Non-Partisan Supporters may call (269) 945-2999. BARRY COUNTY Ballot 1 stand tar commitment honesty, hgh morel veins CU V1 IJ T 1^’ 1^' AA Pa-d ’or by the Committee^ Ei«t William Doherty 22' S B'oadw«y Hillings Ml 49059 3600 E. M-79 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058 R A end strong leaderstvp and management stat' Pud for by th* CommffiM to Etoct Jmoo Soberry She �The fl Imlingo Banner — Thursday, October 28, 2004 — Page 19 ‘Cats and Sailors edge Scots for O-K Gold titles by Brett Bremer runner in after the 20 minute mark ticked Sports Editor past, she was fifth in 20:38. She was fol­ Placing three runners in the top ten at Wednesday's O-K Gold Conference cross country championship meet was enough for the Caledonia girls to stay ahead of lowed across the finish line by two more girls from South. South Christian finished with 28 team points Wednesday, after completing the O-K Wayland, but not enough lo catch the talent­ Gold regular season ed Sailors from South Christian. Caledonia was second with 57 points, fol­ The Caledonia boys' team also had three runners finish in the top ten to earn all­ with a 6^) record. lowed by Wayland 60. TK 84, Holland Christian 143. and Byron Center 174. league honors, but couldn't keep up with Hastings did not register a team score, and league leading Wayland. Both Caledonia Wyoming Park does not have a girls' team in the Gold. Behind Winchester for TK were Natalie Hoag in I6di with a time of 21:56 and Chaney Robinson in 17th at 22.05. Both times were much improved from their last race al Johnson Park. Kersta Gustafson was 23rd in 22:56. Sarah Hawkins finished fifth for TK and 23rd overall, edging teammale Yayi ShaeferSpace out at the finish line. Hastings' three senior girls finished 39th, The Saxons' Ryan Bosma makes his way around the course at Johnson Park on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by n. -- -------t Bren Bremer) Senior Citizens Nash's Harem 19-9; King Pins 16.5-11.5; Kuetnpel 16-12; BAT'S 15.5-12.5; Wieland s 15-13; #1 Senior 15-13; 4 B's 14-14, Sun Risers 14-14; Pin Pals 125-155: Ward's Friends 12-16; Butterfingers 12-16; M&M’s 12- 16; Early Risers 11.5-16.5; Friends 11-17. Good Gaines and Series Ladles - S. Penington 193-495; M. Kingsley 110-316; S. Patch 179-469; J. Snyder 169-394; N. Brandt 137-404; N. Bechtel 166-429; J. R. Kasinsky 157; Y. Cheeseman 176; J. Gasper 178-492; E Moore 168-414; M. Count 165-398; S. Merrill 189-508; E Ulrich 183-496. Good Men - D. Games and Series Hastings Rusty Burgdorf leads a pack of runners, which includes TK’s Keith Winchester (left) and Ethan Fuller (behind), diking the early stages of Wednesday's O-K Gold Conference Championship race al Johnson Pork. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Edwards 205; R Wieland 181-509; G. Yoder 190498: W. Brodock 169-449; R. Robbins 205-590; K. Meaney 257; R.'Hart 219-557; R. Walke 173-484; M. Schondelmayer 166­ 449; J.Heney 144; D. Murphy 151-409; B. Brandt 157-402. Bowlerettes NBT 19-9; Dean's Dolls 17-11; Railroad Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester doses in on her fourth place finish at the O-K Gold cham­ pionship meet on Wednesday afternoon at Johnson Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the lean. Goebel finished tenth with a time of The first Sailor in didn’t have nearly as much competition. South Christian's Nate 13- 15; Hecker Agency 10.5-17.5; Slagel Concrete Construction 9-19. Good Games and Series - L. Dawe 155; S. Drake 187495; S. VanDenburg 219: N. Goggins Fowler 160439; S. Merrill 182462; P. Potter 178445; J. N. 163418; Hamilton 179455; K. Fowler 187472; K. teams end the league season in second place. was fourth in the girls' race with a time of 1951. South Christian's Lori Burgess passed Saxon senior Betsy Acker heads down hill at Johnson Park during Wednesday's league meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) place finish in 18:22. AJ Singleterry was 32nd in 18:50. followed by Rusty Burgdorf and Caledonia's Kirtt Post third in 17:19. 35th in 19.25. Jesse EUwood 40th in 1959. and Tyler Lancaster 43ifll» 20i2t in Luke Taylor. The freshman Taylor placed 17:27. The bottom scorers Hastings and TK will be back in action for again Saturday, for a Division 2 Regional Wayland edged out the bottom of the Scots' race in Lowell. They'll be joined there by the fifth in line-up to secure the O-K Gold champi­ onship though. Wayland's Jessica Armstrong early on in the Eberly 200-553; D. Snyder 196498. Hastings was led Uy Ryan Bosnia's 17th 16:53. race Not far behind Post for Caledonia was Thomapple Kellogg had one runner finish in the top ten. all-stater Rebecca Winchester won the boys' Berryman 39th fa 1955. Wayland's Mario Fritz was second in 1655, DeHaan Street Mill 155-125; Kent Oil & Propane 27th overall in 18:41. Ethan Fuller 28th in 18:42, Mall Miller 33rd in 19:17. and Mike 17:41, just behind Baker. two league championship teams from Wayland and Sooth Christian, as well as Behind Fritz. Wayland had the seventh, Caledonia. Lakewood, and a number of race. Late in the race. Burgess looked like 40th. and 42nd. and all had times a tad slow­ she was straining to go on, while Armstrong er than their last meet al Johnson Park. Betsy 18; was her usual calm and collected self. But Acker led the Hastings' girls across the line Wayland took the boys' title with 42 Thunder Alley 18; Funky Bowlers 16; Gutter Burgess was able to bold onto her lead and with a time of 25:51. Kathlyn Rounds fin­ points. Caledonia finished with 55, ahead of Lakewood Dusters 14; Red Dog 13: Sandbaggers 13; win the girls' race in 18:57. ished in 2609, and Dani Hodges in 2750. South Christian 90. Holland Christian 101. Kellogg and Maple Valley for the Barry Byron Center 125. TK 142. Hastings 167. County Meet That race begins at 3:30 in the and Wyoming Park 199. afternoon. Sunday Night Mixed Bulls and Heifers 12 ozs. at a Time 12; Get-er-Done 19; 4 Horsemen II; Womens High Games and Series - B. Wilkins 210-576; K. Becker Armstrong was second in 9:02. followed Caledonia's John Goebel tried to get past South Christian's Kaitlin Diemer in South Christian’s Sam Baker after a sprint to 19:34. Caledonia's Kendra Ross was the first the finish in the boys’ race, but lost out oo by Robbers 11; Team 12 8; Nobody's 3. eighth, 12th, and 13th place finishers. other very talented teams. Hastings and TK will also be together al Monday, along with TK’s top finisher was Ton Wilson, who was 15th in 18:10. Keith Winchester was 198-548; E Hammontrce 202-528; J. Ingram 162455; 179; A. M. Miller 139-369. M. Simpson Hubbell 162; H. Robbe 123. Mens High Games and Series - K. Greenfield 235-637: B. 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Wilkins 161422; G. Hausc 203. Women's High Games & Series - A. Hall 184; T. Blakely 178443; B. Graham 161­ 447; B. Wilkins 217-620; D. Service 163. Tuesday Trios Cook Trouble lackson CB's 18-14; Blind Mice 15-17; 15-17: Big Boy 14-18; 23.5-8.5; 3 16.5-155; Ray's Excavating Shirley's Chuckwagon The YMCA is more than just activities. We re that sense of community you seek, a sense of belonging. We re home. We’re you local YMCA. 14-18; Gutter Gals 12-20. High Games & Series - D. James 141; N. Cow 167: C. Shook 135; T. Franklin 150; J. Rice 142; A. Norton 129. B. Hayes 180; C. Gates 143; S. Snider 159; C. Etts 100; K. Kuhlman 170; T Waller 148; T. Brown 142; M. Sears 168; L. Potter 184; P. Ramey 175; YMCA OF BABRY COONTY 2055 Iroquois Trail ■ Hastings, Ml 49058 ; www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org Call us at (269) 945-4574 R. Brummel 179; V. Green 168; H. Lenz 124; P. Cogswell 134; J. Conger 167; S. Vandenburg 214-617; K. Caldwell 150; T. Daniels 190-511. Supported by the Barry County United Wary Delton �Page 20 - Thursday. October 28. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Mason talent tops Saxon experience in final The Bulldogs took advantage of the sloppy final six minutes of the first half and start of half wore oa. Dyer kept his team within reach conditions. Mason's Michael May broke past the second half, after he picked up a yellow by making a tremendous one-handed save Saxon defender Steve Hollister and ripped a card. The he was removed from the game for with just under 27 minutes to play, but on the low shot past Saxon keeper Scott Allerding. to the final 9:20 after getting a second yellow. ocher end of the field most of the shots by his put his team up 1-0 with 7:43 left in the first One of the Saxons' best scoring chances in half. It was a good shot, but Allerding the game came in the final minute of the first appeared to have some trouble getting mov­ half. Allerding started a counter attack by ing in the muddy goal mouth. throwing the ball out to Jacob Elliott, who With 17:41 left to play in the second half, a passed ahead to Joey Gibson. Gibson found ball got away from Allerding at the other end Aaron Fortier in the middle of the field, but a of the field. Mason's lan Kato got to the ball Bulldog defender swept in at the last second first along the end line, and ripped a shot to deflect Fortier’s shot away from the net. towards the front of the goal. Kato's shot The Saxon defenders were the ones sweep­ deflected off the foot of Saxon defender ing in to save the day in Hastings’ 2-0 win Brandon Schwartz for only other score in the over Marshall in the district semifinal last game. “It was like a rocket. 1 didn’t even sec it,” Thursday. Allerding said to his coach after the contest first half, Marshall defender Chris Gravaas More than once the ball got away from Mason keeper Ethan Felsing, with more fre­ Ramon just to the left of the Saxon net. Ramon streaked up field for a one-on-one in Hastings, but Hastings wasn't following its shots. er Chad Girrbach swept across to knock the have the chances,” Roderick said. 73-yearok! Hastings woman shoots hole-in-one sent a long ball ahead lo teammate Ralph contest with Allerding, but Hastings' defend­ “We didn’t test their kerper enough in that Saxon net. With just under ten minutes to play in the quency in the first half while rain was falling mosh pit right there, It isu’t that we didn't offense sailed just wide of. or just over the ball away just before he could get a shot off. Girrbach's pkiy preserved a 1 -0 Saxon lead, in the second physical battle of the se^on The Saxons were also hurt by the absence between the two teams, the Hastings Saxons of senior forward Andrew Vincent for the held the early advantage until penalties and Hastings Joey Gibson uses his arms to try and get around Mason’s Ruark Martin-Koltar and get to the ball during Saturday afternoon's Division 2 district final in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior defender Brandon Schwartz pushes the ball up field in Thursday afternoon’s victory over Marshall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) yellow cards started to pile up against them. by Brett Bremer Fortier gave the Saxons a 1-0 lead when he lofted a shot over Marshall keeper Joe Dyer Sports Editor The senior laden Saxon with 31:48 still to play in the first half. soccer squad Minutes couldn’t keep up with the sophomore filled after the stop by Girrbach. Mason team in Saturday’s Division 2 District Marshall midfielder Kevin Schook went high championship game. in the air after a crossing pass in front of the Saxon net and was run over by Allerding. The The Bulldogs took a 2-0 win in the rain on Hastings’ keeper earned a yellow card for Hastings’ home field. “These players, especially the seniors, some inappropriate language following the there’s been a lot of pressure put on their collision, and had to spend the final six min­ shoulders. For four years now people have utes of the first half and beginning of the sec­ talked about their talent.” ond half on the bench. Hastings head The Hastings defense, led by a great gamr coach Brian Roderick said. “They didn't live up to their own expectations, and I don't want from Girrbach and Schwartz, stepped-up an anybody to be disappointed about that." didn’t allow the Marshall kickers to test back­ than one or twice. Kale Colvin, 73, of Hastings shot a Hole­ year's team that reached a regional final. The Vincent, in his normal position up front for Bulldogs have just one senior on their roster Hastings, scored an insurance goal with 30 32 this year, Timothy Johnson, who came on in to play. Gibson passed the ball to his team­ mop-up duty at the end of the contest. There mate, Vincent in front of the Marshall goal. are 11 sophomores in the varsity line-up. With Dyer going to his right, Vincent tapped "My congrat's go to Paul Kato, their coach,” said Roderick. “He’s groomed him­ Kate Colvin up goalie Vincent in his time in the net more Mason locked like the experienced team on Saturday, despite losing 16 seniors from last Saxon senior Aaron Fortier, left, watches as his shot sails over diving Marshall goal­ keeper Joe Dyer into the net in the first half of Thursday’s district semifinal in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) self a good program there.” the ball the other way and it glanced off the goal post and into the net in-One on the seventh hole of the Red Nine ou River Bend Golf Course on Thundey, September 23. 2004. She wi, golfing with tor close friends. Bob and Doris Brogan of Hastings at the time. She used a 5 wood on the 145-yard Par 3. Marshall turned up the beat as the second Colvin has been golfing for 35 years and coincidentally, she was the only witness for her son Bruce’s hole-in-ooe in 1972 and her Business Review -ssb* Hastings Pediatrics AmyBeck,MD«CaffieWilgus,MD*DMnilloaaMD I ne bcaro-certmed pnysiasns at toranp raMuxs oner a warm, tnentay environment wvn memeo aatu Runs, me oxxors ana sod are a personal interest in your cnicfr health and aevetopment The pediatricians role is to be involved in the chikfs care from infancy to teens and to be s source of information for tto parents. 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That might not be such a great thing for the Saxons, who earned their only win of the rea­ son on the road at Middleville this season. Heading to Holland Christian wasn't a happy trip *br Hastings Tuesday. The Saxons were knocked off 49 to 38. lo fall to 1-14 overall and I -9 in the O-K Gold. The Saxons did a good job of hanging with the league leading Wyoming Park Vikings last Thursday in Hastings. The Vikings took a 74-51 win with a lot of help from a big third repain to hulk, toudnips and stereos. At Centerfold Cuasoms. collision estimates are cheerfully provided and your insurance ciaims are always welcome No one eoon having an accident, particularly in a newer model or or Buck If this disposing situation occurs, haw your whide loved to the pros ar Centerfold Caakana quarter. Hastings trailed by only three points after the first quarter, then were down just ten at the half. 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Byron Center, and Wayland to end the conference season. �Williamston ;es third win Lions make less than one of every five shots in loss over Viking cross country ’Pi- Maple Valley sophomore Amy Jooslbems looks ahead late in the fourth quarter Tuesday, as Morrice's Kirsten Bamber races In to take the ban from behind. (Photo by Bred Bremer) Sports Editor Laie in the first quarter Tuesday night Maple Valley coach Landon Wilkes leapt off the bench and shouted at his girls as they tried to set up their full-court press against Maple Vtetey’s Krista Drikana (left) forces a jump bal situation as ahe ripe the bal away from Morrice’s Ashley Rothney In the first half of Tuesday night's contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Morrice. "Ladies get back. None of you have a due at what you’re doing up there." The Lions proved to be quick learners on Corey Thelen Dana Nichols The rain held off until after the races al Saturday the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3's final league jam­ was a foursome of Vikings who finished with­ in nine seconds of each other, in tenth, 11th. 12th, and 13th place. Ashley Barcroft finished in boree, Saturday at Williamston. Right after the races however, it was the 21:48, Sadie Can in 21:49, Jessika Blackport 21:50, and Rachel King 21:57. host Hornets who were showered with boo- Nichols. Can. Blackport, and Barcroft all on. Lakewood's boys and girts both place sec­ earned all-league honors for their efforts this fall. Thelen was aIl-CAAC-3*oa the boys' side, as were Casey ond in the league to Williamston. The Vikings also took a single individual Schrock and Jesse Schrock, Jason Sterkcnburg was al 1 -CA AC- 3 honorable mention. The top 14 runners in the championship, and runner-up title. Corey Thelen was victorious for the third time in three tries in the CAAC-3 this season, and was the league's individual champion. He finished the long Williamston course in 16:55 league this fall earned the all-league honors, and the next seven were honorable mention. Jesse Schrock finished II th Saturday in 1802. with Casey right behind him in 12th at 1806. Ryan Possehn finished 21st in 1904, Saturday morning. Lakewood’s Dana Nichols was the runner- Stetkenburg was 22nd in 1905. Williamston finished the boys' league sea­ and was the runner-up in Saturday's race with son with 18 points, followed by Lakewood a time of 21:01. behind Williamston's Kyle 15. Lansing Catholic Central 12. Haslett 9. Dexter. DeWitt 6. and Fowlerville 3. After the three league jamborees, the week 18 points, followed by Lakewood 15, Lansing Division 2 Regional meet at Lowell High Catholic Central II. Haslett 10, Fowlerville School. to prepare for Saturday's Orioles With 2:49 left to play in the game Ashley Rothney. Burnet and Rothney tied for when Krista Driksna hit the first of two free offense going to top the Orioles. Morrice game high scoring honors with 15 points throws. The second shot wouldn’t fell to tie went on to take a 48-41 Southern Michigan apiece. the game. Athletic Association win at Maple Valley. “Our biggest problem is we get out of posi­ tion." said Wilkes of his girls as they try to The Lakewood Viking varsity girls' basket­ nents in the Capital Area "We knew they were going to shoot the ball Maple Valley then ga a chance to take the from the outside, aad we knew who was lead, but a long jumper by Jonathans misaed going to be taking those shots," said Wilkes. and left a long rebound that started the force the action with the full-court defense. The Lion zone just lost track of them oo v “Positioning is a major problem for us. We try Burnet convened for two points. The Lion to make things happen that aren't really point shots in the game. Ute Liens didn't there." have as much luck at the other end of the Orioles’ in the final two minutes, as Morrice floor. iced the win. The Orioles easily beat the Maple Valley press to score a six-point lead by the end of "If you can’t hit shots, you can't win The Lions will be against Leslie tonight. the first quarter, but the Lion defense pulled games." Wilkes said. "It jut comes down lo Maple Valley's record currently stands at 6-8 the team back into the ball gaoe. that" overall, and 4-6 in the SMAA. Tuesday. A nine-point run that started on the defen­ Only 13 of the Lions' 66 field goal attempts sive end and ended with a three-point basket fell. Amy Joostbenu led the Liats with 14 by Kottncy Ewing gave Maple Valley its only points, and Amy Abbott tossed lead of the night at 18-16. in 13. The Orioles scored the final six points of “With this group of girls. I’ll the half to lead 22-Mwteu bstali County Meet, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Delton Decorating ■ Interior & Exterior Paint and Stain • Pressure Washing • Drywall Finishing and Repair • Aluminum oiutng • wocc rinisning • Floors • CauMng • Special Coalings • Abrasive Blasting • New Construction 22 Years Experience for Lakewood, and Emily MacDonald added ten rebounds. Activities Guaranteed Interest Conference this fall, but is still looking for that one big upset Valley will be re: the road al Bellevue. DAVID BRINKERT tough Coach lets girls get in the zone to top Corunna by three ball team has earned the respect of its oppo­ The Lions pulled to within one-point of the point baskets, one each by Laura Burnet aad On Monday. Lakewood will host the Barry Behind Nichols for Lakewood on Saturday ethic or their heart," said Wilkes. the defensive end, but couldn’t get enough The Lakewood boys and girls have this Williamston girls finished with a team total of 5, and DeWitt 4. Morrice built in lead beck up to six points early in the fourth quarter oo a pair of three- 10 The Vikings played tough against the league leading Lansing Catholic Central Cougars the first time the two teams met in late September. The second meeting between the two reams will he this Thursday, in Lansing. Lakewood has all week to prepare, with STATE vote for SHIRLEY DRAKE The Vikings split their two contests last week, winning a non-league REPRESENUmVE 10/1/04) Tuesday night off. I would appreciate your vote 87th DISTRICT contest at (Barry & Ionia Counties) Corunna then falling lo league foe Haslett Haslett used an outstanding defensive effort to top Lakewood Thursday, 48-26. Lakewood's girls couldn't get anything Baltimero Township going on the offensive end of the floor. Morgan Pennington led • Pro-Life Democrat • Supporter of 2nd Amendment Rights - 20 years as a UAW member before jobs outsourced to Brazil and Mexico Guarantaad novar to fall baton 3% Sunandar charyaa may apply for Lakewood with seven points, and Sylvia Welch added six. From Form Buroou Ufo Insurance "They played very, very well, and we did­ November 2,2004 n’t play very well at all." said Lakewood Policy fLP 117 (Mt) coach Kate Prominski. To the residents of Baltimore Township The loss dropped the Vikings to 7-10on the season, and 2 5 in the CAAC-3. -- ra-•lit8Uhk Af nign interestR-w-w-r ana ---- I would appreciate your VOTE for A different look by the Lakewood defense was the key to its 56-53 win over Corunna BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Tuesday. Oct. 19. Prominski brought with her a philosophy of lough man-to-man defense to Lakewood. It Ron Miller took seven first half three-pointers by the Cavalien. an 11-point half-time deficit, and Independant some poking and prodding from her assistant coach tc change this up. Lynn Denton Middleville-Nashville-Caledonia 1-800-443-5253 Unffire Rep. Cary Newcff, HI Fight To... ★ Stop the outsourcing of Michigan jobs ★ Stop polluters from continuing to poison our children with mercury and cancer-causing dioxins Paid for bv the Committee to elect Ron Miller * Stop the mis-directed budget cuts which threaten our schools and public safety and health The Vikings switched to a 3-2 zone in the second half, and slowed down Corunna's out­ side shooters. No stop was more important than the last one. Lakewood broke a 46-all tie early in the fourth quarter, then led by a slim margin for the remainder of the contest. With three sec­ another three-point shot but Viking defensive Bill Doherty star Rachel King was there to knock it down for buying my Reserve Champion Pen of onds left, trailing by three. Corunna let loose and seal the victory. Chickens and Single Roaster at the The Vikings were also helped by a big 2004 Barry County Fair offensive night by Stevie Spetoskey, who tossed in 20 points. Welch scored 11 points * Break the cycle of selling legisla­ tive votes to the highest corporate bidder .... "Kjw&C ’Wcuffiert, 4363 Lynden. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 �P«o» 22 - Thuratty. October 28. 2004 - The Huongs Benner Trojans sink Ottawa Hills and Delton girts lose a couple half-time leads in league Wyoming United in CERC pool The Panthers have cooled off since their hoc start to the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. Paw Paw got revenge for its early season loss to Delton Kellogg by knocking off the Panthers 45-38 on Tuesday night Delton didn't help itself by turning the ball over 26 times. The Panthers actually held a 21-16 half­ time edge, but couldn’t hold the lead. Paw Paw would eventually build its lead up to eight points in the third quarter. Delton fought back to get within three points with 48 sec­ onds left, but Paw Paw knocked down its free throws in the final minute to win it. Alex Culbert had another great game for 18 points and Delton with time of 2:23.44 (File photo) rebounds. 11 Jordan Haines added eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Kellogg-Hastings girls' Matousek swam to victory in the 100-yard The loss puts the Panthers in a tie with Paw swim team improved to 6-4 on the season breaststroke with a time of 1:20.03, with Paw in the KVA standings. Both teams are 5­ with a pair of conference wins in the past Molly Wallace in second plaqe behind her 3 in the league. Delton is 9-7 overall, while week. with a time of 1:23.92. Paw Paw is 8-8. The Thornapple The swimmers will be looking to make it Mindy Warner won the 50-yard freestyle Delton got its ninth win of the season last three wins in a row when they host the Byron race in 28.90, and Strumberger took the 100 Thursday at Parchment, and for a short time free with a time of 101.21. was tied for second Kalamazoo Hackett. Center swim team the at Community Education and Recreation Center tonight in Trojans finished first, second, and third in Hastings. the diving contest Jamie vanDongen won The Trojans topped Ottawa Hills for the with a score of 137.6. Kelly Frame was sec­ second time this season, in the CERC pool ond with 137.55 points, and Lauren Hartman Tuesday night, 122 to 63. third with a score of 129.45. The TK-Hastings girls won every event, Last Thursday, the Trojans topped the Wyoming United team 98 to 88. except the 500-yard freestyle, the 200-yard individual medley, and the 100-yard butterfly. Heidi Warner had set the 200-yard freestyle Two of the Trojans’ nine wins were new team team mark in that meet at well, but finished records. Alicia Buchanan swam a 1:15.71 to second this time in 2:24.86. The Trojans set 100-yard backstroke, while Heidi five team recoids on that night, as well as Warner won rhe 200-yard freestyle in 2:23.44. three pool records. Five CERC pool records win the Kayla Romanak was second behind new 200 freestyle mark the wall at 1:18.78. 2:19.94. with a time of TK-Hastings won every reiay race. Mindy Wyoming's Brittany Shupe set a new mark Warner, Nicole Quada, Heidi Warner, and in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:06.17. but Jasmine Brown won the 200-yiyd freestyle Sutfin set a team record in the event with her relay with a time of 2:01.13. Mindy Warner. second place time of 1:13.26. Brandi Sutfin, left to go in the game. 29-28. Delton eventually took the lead for good with I X)5 to play on a bucket by Culbert. then Danielle Boyce had a solid night for Delton, finishing with a team high eight points, four assists, and six rebounds. Alaniz Angie Poteet provided some valuable min­ 100 breaststroke in 1:19.82, and Buchanan utes off the bench, with some of the Delton The Trojans' ocher team and pool record $ud>t scored a first place time of 1:54.65. in 4:18.55. Buchanan, Sunday Matousek. Sutfin in the 500 freestyle in 6:10.36. They aiso won the 200-yard medley relay as meet started with a win in the 200-yard med­ place finishes. Frame won the diving compe­ ley relay in a time of 2:11.40. tition with a score of 140.45. Strumberger Matousek, Buchanan. Sutfin. Stb Grade Blue Strumberger teamed up for a time of 2:10.12. Pennock Pharmacy • «• 1 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St • Hastings J A,, I'HVIII,, when McClelland picked off a Caledonia pass attempt and ran it back for the score to give down on a tough run up the middle with key Hastings a 164) lead. make the score 16-7 at halftime. The no-hud- drives. The runs were aided by fine blocking die offense for Caledonia kept the Saxon up front by Dylan McKay. Adam Hodges. defense on the field the better part of the sec­ Ethan Angus, and Trevor Heacock. ond half and Josh Welch, Luke Mansfield, The defense played superbly, giving up the Nathan Hedges. Justin Jevicks, Jake Johnson, only touchdown on a single long play. The dsftnnw hne led by Levi Norton. Nick and Adam Skedgell hung tough against some big, hard-ninniug backs for Caledonia. Justin limited Prucha, Mitchell Maurer. Johnny Cross and Caledonia's rushing attack. Great coverage Brian Raak also played well for the Saxon on pass plays and run support was provided defense, with Raak recovering a fumble for by cornerbacks Dane Schils, Paul Neat, Philip the home team. Bradley and Hayden VanZyl. and Bob Steinke. Jim Thompson and The visitors used their running game to Aaron Wright also contributed from their collect another touchdown early in the third safety positions. quarter to close to within three points, as Hastings clung to a 16-13 lead. son with an excellent 5-1 record. McClelland. Burgdorf and Dustin Bateson Sth Grade White played some outstanding pass defense for the The Hastings eighth grade white football Saxons, with Bateson collecting his third team concluded an undefeated season with a interception of the season. Late in the game, with Caledonia driving for the go-ahead score. McClelland again stepped in front of a Caledonia pass and weaved his way into the BUM endzone to give the Saxons their final score of the night. Benjamin Allen Micklatcher 33S N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 goal line just before the end of the half to helped with fine runs on the Saxon scoring squad. 24-13. PINE LAKE ■ GUERNSEY LAKE • BIG CEDAR Caledonia went to a no-huddle offense late in the second quarter and was able to find the hard-fought win over a determined Caledonia oasssros . iter in the first half, the Saxons struck again down. Carson King added the other touch­ The eighth grade blue team finished its sea­ HEALTH ^^SERVICES Ryan when touchdown and kicking * point after touch­ Eaton, Pennock Drive-thru and Walk-in, Open 6 Days early scored onnected with Nick McClelland McClelland’s successful conversion kick. Brisboe. Refill at PennockRx.com Saxons Burgdforf well played 14-6 win over Caledonia. blocks made by Marcus Chase and Trent Internet No Parking No Walking Augusta on Tuesday. Next Thursday. Delton oo a short pass to give them a 8-0 lead after Brandon Courtney and Josh Lemon also Close to Your Physician’s Office seven and ished up a fine season with a hard fought, John Olin led the Saxons by scoring one Drive-thru Hogoboom. will be at it again when they host Galesburg- The The Hastings eighth grade blue team fin­ and Prescription Convenience... Location Katee HYAA Football 1:15.00. Mindy Warner. Matousek. Strumberger. and from rebounds from Haines. travels to take on Parchment was first in the 100 backstroke with a lime of her 100 freestyle time of 1:00.75. as did points. Delton also got two three-point buck­ et The Delton Panthers have tonight off. and added seven points and three assists. took the 50 free in 27.70. Matousek won the was set in the 200-yard freestyle relay, where TK-Hastings had four other individual first Delton Kellogg senior Danielle Boyce makes room to receive a pass in the post during Thursday's contest at Parchment. (Photo by Linda Boyce) starters in foul trouble. She finished with four by Alex Alaniz with two seconds left. Strumberger won the 400-yard freestyle relay Sutfin, and Strumberger teamed up to get the half, but trailed by a point with seven minutes Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! Strumberger set team and pjoi records with and KVA with sealed the win with a pair of free throw makes Chelsea Brown, the contest as welt Delton was up eight at the Delton's Alex Culbert looks for a way out of a Paw Paw double team during Tuesday night’s contest. (Photo by Linda Boyce) in all fell, as Wyoming's Hillary Holt set the Buchanan in the 100 backstroke. She touched in The DK girls built a first half lead in that Offensively the Saxons couldn't find much room on the outside, so the tandem of Welch and Mansfield bulled their way up the middle behind the blocking of Jevicks. Spurgeon. Andrew Bolton. Bryce Hedges, and Johnson to help keep the Saxons in the game. fl 10/29/01*2/22/01 LONG LAKE the eighth grade cheerleading squad of Alexis on your third birthday wc send Craven, you all of our love. We thank God that you no Fitzsimmons. Heather Foote. Katie Sanders. longer struggle, yet we miss your smiling face and Leah twinkling eyes. Eckley, Shari Jager, Staci Wolcott, and Tiff Endless Love, , Mommy. Kaieb, BreAnn * “ Uncles Matthew Aunt Baine ---------------- 212222, .................. .............. k, 1-800-237-2379 RtO IkVJM M • kjLxn.^.. M«N*m 4MXII • W. .**■■■ 1175.000 (24W733) 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Call Tracy Baker Formal Dining Room 2I7-2O7S The team was happy to he cheered on by As the angels celebrate with you V - Olson, Amanda Shaeffer, Loreal Gironda, Ccrtney Shanna Tassos. 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October 28. 2904 - Page 23 DKha F reach semi’s ’W 1 1 < 1 •u DK senior defender Brad Goldsworthy leaps to dear away a Mustang centering pass in Wednesday afternoon’s district semifinal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg senior defender Jeremy Herington gets whistled for a penalty as he tackles a forward from North Point Christian from behind, late in Wednesday s district semifinal at Calvin Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ing the contest. “I had fun out there today.” It had already been a banner post-season for the Panthers. Just making it to the semifinals Sports Editor half-time lead, then poured in five more goals in the second half. “I thought we could bold them off. but that’s the way the entire season went. The fortunes was an achievement. There wasn’t a single Panther hanging his “If there was a district win by the men’s really hung on our offense ,” said Harter. “We head after Delton Kellogg's 7-0 district semifi­ team before. I have not come across anyone who knows about it.” said Delton coach Paul have a number of talented, but young offensive nal loss to Pointe North last Christian Wednesday at Calvin Christian. Harter. “I don’t really care what the score was North Pointe just had a better team than TK’s Kalani Garter (20) collides with Mason's Michael May as they both try to head the ball at the same time in Wednesday afternoon's district semifinal in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) District champs from Mason went through TK in semifinals The eventual Division 2 district champions players. The experience came from the players from on defense.” The Delton Kellogg varsity boys* soccer team in the dis­ defense, Goldsworthy, Chris led by seniors Trojan junior Dru Gerrits moves the ball up field last Wednesday against Mason. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Mason knocked off the Thomapple The Bulldogs added one more first half Mason, a team with only one senior on its Goldsworthy to his team on the bench follow- Herington, and Mario Castaneda did a decent roster and five juniors, dominated everyone Saxon seventh grader rolls a 299 in league at M-66 Bowl job or corralling the Mustang attack. The DK in the district. said Delton senior captain Brad Delton this time. The Mustangs took a 2-0 McGee. offense just wasn't able to capitalize on any of “It was an emotional loss for some, but the offensive end for any extended period of have a very good coach too. We knew they they all held their heads high and played like time. Delton finished the season with a record of loved to play the long ball and we had to shut champions till the very end.” said Niles. that down. I was pretty confident 7-11-2. just one win shy of last year’s total. success and see what it’s like. We’re not what straight strikes. “I went Brooklyn,” be said of his final a lot of people might perceive us to be.” said Harter. “1 don't like to be put in the category of teams that wear the same uniform, and kick the ball, and that's the extent of it” Harter has been working with the boys the past three seasons to improve their soccer "instead of throwing it faster. I threw it skills. At least one of his exiting seniors has slower.” and held their own. but could not finish. said about Mason. “They old Hastings bowler Cody Mack after II American Bowling Alliance Junior League. goal in the second half. The Trojans did very well with possession “They’re young and fast,” Trojan coach Christian Niles “It was good for these guys to taste a bit of Creek, Oct. 16. where he plays in a Young goal, then closed out the Trojans with a third their few scoring chances, or bold the play in The pressure finally caught up to 13-year- throw of a 299 game at M-66 Bow) in Battle with the long ball and it seemed to deflate their souls. trict semifinals in Hastings Wednesday. 3-0. Jeremy today.” up**the pressure, and‘ put one in. TK ’ was beat in our “I am proud of this team.” said the Trojans first-year coach. "There was some up and defense against that type of game.’’ TK had played very well at Hastings this downs this year but I am very happy to have year, so the Trojans were confident heading coached this great varsity squad. We were not into the game. Mason came in with a head of. expected to do this well and we shocked a lot steam after topping their conference riv: of people and that is always great.” i from Charlotte in the district opener Monday Mason went on to knock off the Trojans' O-K Gold rivals from Hastings _ in the district night. Mason came out early with its attack, kept championship * game game on Saturday. 2-0. YMCA sets time for city b-Ball meeting Going “Brooklyn” means that Mack's seen the progress. “1 think this year we had 'be best skill, as a right-handed throw curved over and struck whole, for as long as I've been here.” said On Wednesday. Nov. 3, the YMCA will be leagues, then attendance is necessary. If you McGee. “It took a while, but we came togeth­ having a manager meeting for the organiza­ do not attend, ethers will make decisions for er really well.” North Pointe went on to top Calvin Christian tion of the 2004-2005 adult city basketball you. There is a limit on the number of teams that the head pin on the left hand side. It was still a great game, in what has been a great season so fur for the Hastings seventh grader. Mack has been bowling for just six years. in the district final. 1-0 on Friday afternoon. season. The meeting will be held at the YMCA "We had our chances, but these guys are good.” Harter said of the Mustangs. “Not since office, 2055 Iroquois Trail, in Hastings at can participate, so attendance at the meeting is important. Final deadline for team registra­ while the other instance came in a practice 700 p.m. tion is Nov. 19. Teams will be registered on a round. South Haven last year, have I seen as good a Each team that participated last year and It was the second time he’s scored a 299. His EVAP.HS team, that bowls team as this, but I haven’t seen everybody.” on That comment proved to be a bit prophetic. Saturdays, is one of the top junior team's in The the country. One weekend last November, he Mustangs opened regional action combined with his teammates to throw the Wednesday at Calvin Christian against South highest junior game and series in the country. Haven. They just received their awards for that last His team shot game scores of 1,050,1,046, but his grandfather and coach Bob Mack added, “and any other time be can get a handicaps pushed that mark to 3.297. On that chance to.” rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. If you want input on how the teams will be organized into first come first served basis. The league is slated to begin the week of Nov. 29. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. different Cody currently has a 200 average in his day Mack shot a 211, a 222, and a 202. junior league. The season runs through April. Family Halloween Party YES at Camp Algonquin Open Space Cjj. Farmland Preservation Keep Barry Beautiful Come join us for a “friendly” spooky party at Camp. Climb the tower by torchlight. Trick or Treat and play carnival games in each of our cabins. Make crafts, carve pumpkins, and have a cup of cider. Saving farmland and open space is an investment in Barry County for future generations to benefit from the farmlands, natural resources, and water quality we enjoy today. FOR: Families of all ages and sizes A YES vote benefits ALL of the citizens of Barry County. Mark Hwtt is a Belong resident of Barry County and a realtor for over 15 years. As a realtor Mark ts involved in many decisions land owners make when it comes io de­ veloping their land and what options they have available DATE: Friday, October 29th TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This program a voluntary to the land owner and not dictated by government. FEE: FREE for those coming or bringing children in costume. Pumpkin Carving $2.00. The Farm Land Preservation Program gives the land owner more options to decide what they want to do with their land and the program win help maintain the integrity of Barry County.'says Mark. Mark knows toe impor­ tance of planning for growth and knows that growth is going to happen. That’s why he has given much support and input to the program as it has been devetoped over the past few years. Mark has been in the eastern part of the country to see how the program work in those states and is confident it will benefit Barry County. hunting, fishing and any outdoor activity. Mark has had a number of opportunities to leave Barry County lor other careers but he loves it hero and loves Barry County’s niche of being the “Up North* of Lower These interests are why Mark Hewitt supports and is asking Ygy to support the Barry County Farmland Preservation Mil­ lage Authorization Question on Novem­ Michigan. Mark is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys ber 2 with a YES vote. ’ Paid for by the Committee to Preserve Barry County Farmland. 3780 McKeown Road. Hasangs. Michigan. 4A05A send a representative. League organization, Cody Mack and 1,000, for a 3,096 total. Adding in their Mack said he practices every Friday night. wants to play in this year’s season should 00535703 WHERE: YMCA Camp Algonquin 2055 Iroqouis Trail, Hastings �p*9« 24 - Thuradky. OckMr 2e. 2004 - The Hutings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR* POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUrt OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to serve on the Road Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; and must be returned no later than 1:00 p.m. on November 12,2004. QM35718 -PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH FOR WINTER 3E>~ cnunfrr mrtxx DETAUNG IncUtas - Buffing with surface deaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,rood grime & oxidation -Safa for dur cart finahn- HASHNQS DETAIL SHOP —K 1S10 STM SCHOO. «D. --------- ~ 269 ✓ *45-5607 NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Heatings Department of Pubic Services wifi again be providing the dUzona ci the City of Heatings wMi a tai leaf pickup, which ia scheduled to begin on Monday. November 8.2004. City crews wB begin picking up leaves In Second Ward. First Ward. Third Ward and finish in the Fourth Ward. Reatdents should piece the leaves to be picked up either very near to the curb H e parking lane ia present or immediately behind the curb on the curb lewa Wo would aak tool res­ idents not piece loaves in any traveled lane, or adfacont to intersections where It might present a vision obstruction. The taH loai pickup goneraky takas Cky crews from tores to tour weeks to complete, so wo MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo raedndod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any; shall bo Hmftad ootefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered ot sate, plus Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ned C Vanderroest, an unmarried man. original mort­ gagors), to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, A Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 10.1996. and recorded on May 21.1996 in Lfoor 661 on Pago 25. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at toe date hereof too sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Five And 45/100 Dollars ($46,405.45). including Interest at 8% per annum. Under too power of seis contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nodes is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of too mortgaged oremtees. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tne Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on December 2. 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of PrairevHlo. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: A parcel of land in the Southwe* rracttonai 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which is 1266.56 feet cast of and 515.89 lest North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, tor 88 test, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 test to an inter­ section with the normal shore Uno of Pine lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore toe tor 48 teat, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West for 146 toot to too pioco of beginning. The redemptton period shad bo 6 months from the date of such sate, untoes determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800 3241a. in which case too redemption period shall bo 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: Octoter 28.2004 For more information, please caN: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of kidianapoks f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. A Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Firms. McNgan 4B02S-5S22 He«038172R)< Tim Girrbach . .... ....................... .. MORTGAGE SALE - Dabu* haa baan mad, In the condrbons ot a mortgage made by Brandi K White, a sngle woman, original mortgagor^,). lo Washington Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated February 24. IMS. and recorded on March 3. 18W In Hammam 102S956. and asaignad by maana aaaignmanta to The Feat National Bank <X Chicago, aa Tnmaa aa aaaignee by an aaaignmant dated March 1. tSM recorded on October 10. IBM In matrument 1036703. m Barry county racorda. MtoNgan, on which mortgage there ia darned to be due at toe date hereof the awn ot Sixty-Six Thouaand Sevan Hundred Thirty-Five And 817100 Dolton <»66.735.81|. Including vtlaraat at 0.12S% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such care made and pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given toot said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of too mortgaged premiere, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on December 2, 2004. Said premises re a situated in Townehip of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ok Lot 37 of Oak Openings. WHkinson Lake, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats of Page 47 The redemption period shal be 6 montoo from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which care the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the dele of such sale. Dated: October 28.2004 For more information, please cal: FC H 248 593.1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank One. Neitonoi Aeeodctton, Mda The First National Bank of Chicago, aa Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte A036378F01 -w®" MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In me concroons a mongago mere oy uovq naan Rudd and Mary Kay Rudd, hueband and wte. orig­ inal mortgagors), to Rrat Federal ot MtaNgan, toe Michigan Operating name of Charter Ono Bank. F.S.B.. MortgteM. dated March 5. 2001, ate recorded on March 15, 2001 in instrument 1066804, in Barry county records. Mktoigm. on which mortgage there ia ctemed to bo duo at toe date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Rvo Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four Ate 9W100 Dokara ($205^64.96), metadhg interest at 7.25% per annum. Under too power of eate conteinte in cold mort­ gage ate the statute in ouch caeo made and pro­ vided, nottoo te hereby gkran toot acid mortgage wB bo torectoood by a aate of too mortgaged premteae, or somo part of toom. at pubfc vendue, at too Barry County Courthoueo in Haatlnga at 1D0 PM, on November 18.2004. Said premteoo aro oilueted in TownoNp of Thomappte, Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribadaa: Parcel 1:Aparooi of late in too Souto 1/2 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, drecribod as: Beginning at a point on toe Souto Ine of acid Sodton 15. detent North 88 dogreec 53 minutee 45 seconds Eaot TODS teat from too Souto l/4postof eaid Section 15, said point ateo being on too contetlno of M37. toenoo North 29 dogreoe 51 minutec 15 oooonds WeeL atony aakf oonterfno of M-37 a dtetenoo of 787.88 teat; toonoo North 88 degress 53 minutec 46 oooonda Eaot, 710.86 teat, toonoo Souto 29 dogreec 51 minutec 15 oooonds Emi 75054 feet to Mo North right of way of Rnkboinor Rote, toonoo Souto 23 dogreec 21 tenutec 15 eeoonda Waal 3825 tool to oakl Souto Ine of Section 15, toonoo Souto 88 dogreec 53 tenuteo 46 eeoondeWret Mong add Souto Ine 477.75 toot to a dear vteion area, toonoo North 53 dogreec 43 minutes 30 seconds Wtet along aaid door vteion area 285.01 toot to too right of way of M^7. toonoo Souto 29 dogroee 51 minutec 16 oooonds Ear along add right of way 197J4 tod to aaid Souto SecSon Ine, toonoo Souto 68 dogreae 53 mtoutoa *5 oooonds WoaL along aakf Souto Ine 88.44 toot to too piece ot beginning. Subject to etooSng puMc Ngfwrey oaoomont over too Wootorfy 80 toot tor highway M-37 and Ste Southerly 33 tool tor Rnkboinor Road. Except Beginning at a point on too Souto Ine of Section 15 Town 4 North, Range 10 WM. dtotont North 88 dogreoa 53 minutoe 46 aeconde Eaat 7065 toot from too Souto 1M poet of aakf Boclon 15. aakf point atoo being on toe oonterttoe of MD7. toonoo North 29 dogreec 81 minutoe 16 oeoonda Wool along aaid oontortno of M37 a dtotonoo of 480.48 toot; toonoo North 88 dogreoa 88 mtoutoe 07 oooonds E*s» 394.49 toot; toonoo Souto 00 dogreoa 50 r.mutes 45 seconds Eaot 396.40 toot to me worm ngnr or way uno or rvssMnsr hood. Thence North 63 dogreec 43 tenutoc 30 aeconds Wool along a dear vteion area 230.65 tool to toe right of way of said M^7; toence Souto 29 dogreec 51 minutes 15 seconds East, along sdd right of way 19734 foot io aaid Souto Section Ine; toonce Souto 88 dogreec 53 minutec 46 oooonds WooL along said Souto Ine 88.44 tool to too ptooo of beginning. Except; toot part of too Soutooeet 1/4 of Sectton 15, Town 4 North. Rango 10 Wool Thomappto Townehip, Barry County, Mktoigaa daatebad aa: Commencing al too Souto 1/4 comer of aaid Section; toonce North 88 dogreec 63 tenutoc 45 aeconds East. 503.00 toot along toe Souto Ine of sate oecwxi ro ms poox or oegsnng, msneo Nutst 00 dogreoa 47 mlnuiae 27 aeconds EaaL 24830 toot along an redoing fence Ine; toonce Souto 86 dogreec 53 mtnutec 45 aeconds WM, 7530 toot; toonce North 00 degrees 47 mini ass 27 aeconds Eaot 380.04 toot; trenoo Souto 29 dogreec 51 min­ utoe 15 oaconds EaaL 66862 toot; toonoo Souto 23 dogreec 21 tenutoc 15 aeconds WM. 3825 toot to too Souto Ine of add Sectton; toenoe Souto 88 dogreec 43 minutec 46 oooonds WooL 24840 tool along said Souto hno of toe point of beginning The redemption period shal bo 12 montoo from toe date of ouch sate. Doted: October 7.2004 For more HomMoa ptoaee cal: FC S 248.5881304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Charter Ono Bar*. NA Mtto Rte r- a- i mJ eat t - - reosrai or MKxwgan, ms Micmgen L^roranng name of Charter Ono Bonk, F3.B. 30400 fotegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025D822 Rte 4012564RM mmw The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Individual to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on November Director of Public Sarv^es l4l Nottoo Of Mortgage Foroctoouro Sate THE RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATI IMP IMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAM WSX BE U8K> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may te NOTICE would aak tost reektente have their leaves raked out prior to too start of the tecf pickup to afcw us to oomptote toe project In an efficient and timely manner. Wo wB only bo making one pass around toe City so your cooperation in tola regard wil ba greedy appreciated There wffi bo an announcement on WBCH redo each weekday morning informing too citizens of too location of toe Cty work crews, indudng a tentative area that wd be covered that day and where too work crows wB be headed tor too next day. CWMM37 Notice O( Mortgaga Fmetoain Saia THS ARM IS A DEBT COL1ECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MEJTARVDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aala may ba .............. „ — NOTICE — Tb the QmbMM Hectors of BARRY COUNTY, WCHMAN NOTICB M HBRBBY QMN THAT THE PRBNARY UCT90N WKJ. BB HELD El THE COUNTY OF Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Volar bekot tor the Primary Election by met may submit an AV sppkeatton by 230 pm, October 30.2004. Rectors quaMod to obtain an Abaantee Voter balot tor too Primary Election may vote in person in too TownstvpOy Clerk's office up to 4:00 pjn., August 2,2004. NOTICE TO THE REEDENT8 OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ia hereby given that too Bony County Zoning Board of Appeaw wB conduct a pubic hear­ ing tor too foSowing: Caso No. >43-2004 - Donnte Thtea, appMcent; Lyons Don LTD, property owner. Location: 2295 S M-37 Hwy. in Section 29 of Hastings Ta^j. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 35x40 ft onto an existing oommerctei building that is doser to the road right of way 12 ft. (the minimum is 75 ft road right of way) in toe C-3 zoning district. Case Number V 44 - Gary Schctar. Location: 4331 Blue Lagoon in Section 6 of OrangovBo Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an ■Edition porch/oovored wakeway 9x20 ft attaching to an existing garage and ateo erecting an addMon 14.9x24 ft. onto that existing garage that ia too dose to the side lot Ine 6.9 ft (the minimum is 10 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning dtetrid. Care Number >46-2004 - Jeffrey Wsiiii A Jamte SanMIguoL Location: 4385 W. Joy Rd. in Section 6 of Orangevile Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to ered two (2) additions - 1st - 10x23 ft. and 2nd - 12x24 ft. onto an existing house that is too dose to too side lol Ine 10.1 ft (too minimum ie 13 ft) and to ateu ered an attached garage 24x27 ft. that is too dore to too safe tot line 6 ft (toe minimum is 13 ft) In too RL-1 zoning dtetrid. Care Number >46-2004 - Jute Simmons, applicant: Cy and Juno Simmons, property ""Location: 9695 Enzian Rd., in Section 33 of For too purpoiM of piecing in nomination candktetes for too folowing offices: Preoidont/Vtoo President Univeraity of Michgian Regents Represontefoo in Congress Michgian State University Trustees wayne biate urwversjry uovemors state Hepresontanve State Board of Education Justice of too Supreme Court County: Probate Judge partial term Countywide offices County Commissioners Townstxp offices L sum wnacr. tewmr or amy com iscMovt. hwtov cwwr me w or aw n aw. ow rxors or ow omo irttcM tM re tom or si vom mcrwNi owr m a>ow ew m owuoon sawran to conuxuoon or mknom. n ixs wb or gowmnwx toKtng mo taare prapom looM m tra carty or tony, a m Mom Orangevile Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to ered two (2) additions - 1st - 28x26 ft and 2nd - 7x28 ft onto an existing porch and converting the entire porch into living space and to also ered a 24x28 ft. attached garage orto an existing second dweMng on this parcel in the AR zoning district Meeting Dote: November 9. 2004. Tkne:7D0pja Place: Community Room in toe Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan Site inspection of the above described propertyfies) wB be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vorbely or In writing wB bo given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and piece. Any written response may bo maited to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance appkeattonfs) ts/are avaitabte tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Pteaee call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry wB provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors tor toe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to indiMirtite with disabBtios at the mooting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caking the fokowing: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street Hastings Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284 Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk (10/28) STATE OF kBCHIGAN PRORATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MMred Arm Barton. Dote of bkto: Aprl 25.1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mildred A. Breton, who food al 4860 8. M66 Highway. Nashville. Maple Grove Townehip. MtaNgan dod July 22.2004. Creditors of too decedent aro nodtod that al cteima againet too ootete wB be forever barred unteas presented lo Marc Barton, named poreonai repreoonlMIvo or propoood potboimJ repreoontettve. or to both too probate court at 220 W. Court St . Ste. 302, Heatings, Ml 49058 and the namod^vopooed poreonai repreoontefoo within 4 montoo after too date of pubfcalion of tote nottoo. Dote: 1(X20<k< DaNai L BlauwPLC Daniel L Bteuw P372B3 1515 MtaNgan NE Grand Rapids, Mt 49503 (616)336-6098 Marc Breton 4614BdknarSW Grandvike. Ml 49418 (618) 249-0072 "taani (10-78) Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 28. 2004 — Page 25 LEGAL NOTICES Hope Township Synopsis October 11.2004 All Board members present and 7 citizens. Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports. Discussed township police protection. Approved purchase of computers tor Treasurer snd Deputy Clerk. And snowplowing contract, and interest agree­ ment with Guernsey Lake Association. Opposed proposed additional Sewer Board alter­ nate. Discussed options tor the park grounds. Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 8 Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk ? Attested to by Patricia Abort. Supervisor a THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3. 2003 and recorded October 12, 2003 in Instrument Number 1115483, Barry County Records. Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be duo on such mort­ gage the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($81,279.67) including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some pert of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1D0 pjn. on December 2, 2004. The premises are located in the VStege of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and Ste described as: The East 50 feet of West 107 toot of Lots 4 and 5 of Stock 3 of A.W PhMpt Addtion to the Village of Nashville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate on Page 6. Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. Also, the use of a driveway 6 feet in width and 60 feet in length commencing at the Southeast comer of the above described parcel at a point on the North fine of Frances Street 207 feet East ot the East fine of Durkee Street running thence North 60 feet, thence East 6 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 107 feet to the beginning. VBage of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption pericd shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any, are limited sotefy to the return of toe bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 28, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.1958 ASAP615990 10/28. 11/04. 11/11,11/18 nOTTTT Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAto W«JL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE fiBLJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eatemey bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, W any, shaft bo Hmttod sotefy to the return erf the bld amount ten­ dered at cate, ptao IntorauL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Sias and Renee Sias, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to National City Bank of Columbus, Mortgagee, dated December 2.2000. and recorded on December 4, 2000 in instrument 1052568, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof too sum of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen And 91/100 Doiars ($70,214.91). including interest at 13.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on November 18, 2004. Said premises are situated in VBage of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 of SAMUEL ROUGH S ADDITION to the VBage of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemptton period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 7. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For National City Bank of Columbus 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4036826F01 -m~i4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of VADA M GREEN under AGREE­ MENT dated October 13.1992 Date of Birth: December 3,1906. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. VADA M. GREEN, who lived at 62 Culbert Drive. Hastings. Michigan died October 18. 2004, leaving too above trust enMtod *VADA M. GREEN TRUST in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will bo forever barred unless presented to Patricia Schteteriten, of 6328 Lake Drive. Haslett. Michigan Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date ot pubfcatton of this notice October 22.2004 Stegel. Hudson, Goo & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson P15220 807 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (260)945-3495 r'ainca ocneiienein 6328 Lake Drive Haslett, Mehigan 48840 (517)339-9899 oaura (1(V28) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edmond B. Vise, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 31. 1995 and recorded April 6.1995 m Uber 627. Page 927, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by GE Mortgage Services. LLC fka GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc. by assignment dated April 29.1996 and recorded on May 8.1996 in Liber 669. Page 707 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Rfty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 10/100 Dollars ($56.87010) mdudmg merest at the rate of 8.00% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. or. November 18,2004. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 and 31 of Oakgrove 92. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 or Plats. Page 56 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee cr rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, to that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 21. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GE Mortgage Services. LLC fka GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fib No 326.0057 Nottoo Of Mortgage Fore«riwure Sate THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate may bo rwunoKi ny u» rorocKMung mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, N any, ahaS bo Bmtted ootely tothe return of the btd amount ten­ dered ot eate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy H. Cottman, a single man, original mortgagors). to Key Bank USA, NA. Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2003, and recorded on October 7. 2003 in instrument 1115069. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine And 72/100 Dollars (86,629.72), including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on December 2,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and ere described as: The South 1/2 of Lot 17 and Lot 18 of MB Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 28,2004 For more information, please call: FC F 248^93.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For .Key Bank USA. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferine, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte S038785F01 Ml Someone remembers, someone cares ... your name is whispered in our prayers. . S^Bto'^W !We miss you more than anyone knows. lolvt^itaon! Thoughts of you are always near I1*?* As we come across another year. And as each day passes ihe emptiness grows, H 10/3001 And though your hand we cannot touch, M We will never lose sweet memories of the one we loved so much. B **■ L** H 2/24/65 ■ 1013001 jeaaaam ■ Vote November 2- to Re-elect Nornuyean Nichols Prairieville Township Clerk Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nonnajean Nichoii, 10075 S. Nam. Dehon. Ml 49046 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice off Public Hearing Proposed 2005 Budget PLEASE TAKE NOTICS tote on November 9 at 7:15 p.m. at foe Townehfo Hal at 885 Rteer Road. Hastings, toe Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on toe proposed 2005 Township budget The Board may not adopt its proposed 2006 budget until after toe puMc hearing. The property tax rate propoeed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. A copy ol toe proposed budgsL tockxfing toe proposed property tax mBage rate, wB be evaMbto for inspection after November 1 by appointment with toe Cterk. Bonnto L. CrattMMhn* Ctak 20BO4SaBB0 OfNOB 250445^291 home • NOTICE • I The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 26, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours ot 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thte Notice is given by order of toe Board of Trustees. Dated: October 28 2004 IndMduMa with disabNties requiring auxiliary teds or services should contact toe towrrMp cterk at least seven (7) days in advance of toe hearing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESDENTS AND PNOPEBTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWMHF OS RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY. MKMOAN, ANO ANY OTHER KTERZCTED HRSOM: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE BW on tw 21N <tay of Oootwr, 2004. at A ap«M miaWig ot «W Townahip Bowd of fw Chartar Township of Rutland, tw Rutland Chortar lbwnatap Bowd atloplad an Ordinanca. which provldao aa tolowa: An ordnanc. to amend the Rutland Charter Townehip Zoning Oidtoenoe by toe monng certain property In Section 13 from 04. Commerdei Induetrtel OioMcL to 02. Conerutoy Buatoeoe Otetrid; end to roped el OrdtoenoM or pn of Ordtoencee In conNcl Iweeto. Therefore. Rutland Charter Townehip. Berry County. Michigon ordaine: SECTION I - REZONING OF PROPERTY H SECTION 13 Trunk •N • Treat 2004 The zoning map as incorporated by reference In toe Rubend Cherter TownaNp Zoning Otflnenoo ® hereby emended oo ee to razone toe Idtowing deecrtood property tram toe 04. ComnwrcW Looking for a'safe place to take, your Induetrtel DMrtct. to toe OZ Community Busineee Dtetrid deeoMcabon. kids trick or treating? Where: mns«l FM NEW MMUtt m DIWUMmUCUBIMY Shall th* 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Johnstown Township. Barry County imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said township by 0.30 mlH ($.30 per $1.000 ot taxable value) lor the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive lor library purposes; and shall Itie township levy such increase In millage for such pur­ pose during such period, which increase will raise in the first year ol such levy and estimated $22,726 00? June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk 11 g 1 J II Eft 1 Hastings Church the ^iazarene of piece of bogtoning Pared No 06134)13-02700 SECTION II - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL Thn Ordinance shat take effect eight days foaowtog pubtcatkxi aher adopOon. Al Ordtoancae October 30. 2004 6-8 pm 1 4 J Soutooaatorty dong th. Southerly lew of Old Highway bed M -43, 206.1 tod more ot bee to 3» 1716 N. Broadway When; all || । The property located at 1505 W. Groan Street, which le further doooetod a. • parotid land to toe Southeast IM of Section 13. Town 3 North. Range 9 Weal deootood as Beginning at a point on too Southerly line of Old Highway bed M -43. tod le 2040.6 tod duo Wad of toe Ead In. of Section 13; thence due Souto 215 3 fed; toonce due Wed 412 ied; toonoo due North 2213 tod; thence North 53* East 273.7 led more or lew to Southerly Ine of Old Hshemy bed M -43; toonoo ■ • L Come and bring your or parts of Ordinances to conflict herewim are ropedod. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance wR take effect November 6. 2004. A copy of this Ordinance may be purchased or inapectod d too office of toe Townahip Clerk any tone during regular business hours or regular bustooss days at the toaowtog staled edtkeae famit5 <»ur church parking kit as they RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT BOARD trick or treat from Rutiend Charter Townahip HaE 'trunk to trunk’ in a safe. family friendly atmosphere. 2461Haaih Road Haatlnga, Mtehigan 43063 Toiaphona: (260) 346-2134 �Pag* 2B — Thuraday. Octob* 25, 200* — The Haaanga Banner Oyn TMgHMiaAOUTCOlLCCTOnATriMFr. ■M TO COLLECT A DOT ANY g»OM«nOK we oamw m m uhd km that rm. MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaul hH been made In A Mamec Man ano uoyoe c. raugra, nuaoanu ano WVa, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic mart 1083546, in Barry county records, Michigan, date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Dghteon And 82H00 Dotiars (864.01832). includ­ ing intereat at 73% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- County CourthouM in Hastings at 130 PM. on vrocxMna, uuny uoumy, Micmyan, ana are Boglming; Thence North Mong stod East Uno 52.5 South Una; Thence South 523 Feet; Thence Weal 231 Feat to toe Place of Beginning. donad In acoonlanca w«h MCLA BOOJMIa. In •Meh can tia radempdon pariod aM ba 30 daya Doted: October 14,2004 FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Syetema, Inc. 30400 Teiegraph Rd Ste 200 NG TO COLLECT A DOT) ANY NFORMAnON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURDefault having been made in the condtoone of a certain Mortgage made by Susan AJctea, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Meta Groan Ttee Rnanctai Servicing Corporation), dated December 2, 1996, and recorded In too Ollca of too Aogtoter of Deads lor too County of Barry In toe State at MtaNgan on Decernber 30,1906. in Uber 881, Pagafs) 989, < the sum al 881,67436. and no proceedings having secured by said Mortgage, or any Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice to hereby ghren toat on November 18,2004 at 130 pjn., on toe Nape of too CourthouM in the Cfry of Heatings, toat behind aoto to too highest bidder, at pubic sate. for too purupon Mid Mortgage, together wtth interest al 9.00 Financial Servicing Corporation), dOM pay on or BEGPMNG AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH (9 DEGREES 66* 32” WEST 348.46 FF£T ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16* 53* EAST 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56*32" EAST 348.48 FEET TO THE EAST UNE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16* 53* WEST 28030 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG. The redemption period shal be sto (6) months BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD 8 ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagro 1241 E. Bghto Street, P.O. Boa 8817 Travarea Qty. MfoNgan 498983817 (231) 941-9880 Dated: October 7,2004 (11/11) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! The BANNER To subscribe, TMBHRMNADCBTCOUCCTORATTBWTBM TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY MFORMATIOH WE 0«TAM WU. K MED R3R THAT PUR­ POSE. Defend having been made In me oondHone of a certain Mortgage made by Bdan J. Sadve. a medad man. and Linda StoM. hie wda. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (MUI Coneeco Finence Smiting Corp ), daaed November a. 2000. and recorded In Be OiBeof tie RegMerofOeedaBr tie County of Barry In tie Stale of Mctagan on November 15. 2000. In Document No. 1051920. eL mq. on which Mortgage them a claimed B be due al tie daw of We Note*, lor principal and HaraeL tie sen of 5125,431 ,M and no procaedhga having been tnmltaaad to recover tie debt now remaining secured by aaid Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby the power ol eato contained In aaid Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on November 18,2004 at 130 pjn.. on the slope of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that being the piece tor holding too Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there wiH be offered for sale and ecto to too highest bidder.« pubic sate, lor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts of due aid unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (VWs Coneeco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pey on or prior to the date o said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as fotiows, to-wit: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00'00* EAST 789.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST IM; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 EAST 360.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 EAST 300.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' OCT EAST 230.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57’ WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00* 00" WEST 230.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS, AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT W!DE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00*00" EAST 982.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 EAST 403.96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADI US CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date at sale unless the property is aban­ doned, In which cose the redemption period shall ba thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment, If abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD 8 ROY, P.C. Groan Tree Servicing LLC (MVa Coneeco Finanace Servicing Corp.) By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Sox 5817 Traverse Ctiy. Michigan 49896-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 7,2004 (11/11) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTVtGTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYMFORMATKM08TABCDW8X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NORFY US AT THE NUMBER below r you are m active mkjtary DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condMona of a certain mortgage made by Cleon L Brown and Kristine J. Brown, husband and wtfe. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of June. 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of MtaMgan, on the 3rd day of September. 2003 in Document No. 1112328 of Barry County Records, said Mortgoge having been aaaignod to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. on which mortgage toare la claimed to be due. at the date of tote notice. toe sum of One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Ntoa Hundred Seventy Eight & 06/100 ($153378.06). and no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said moi cage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in aaid mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of MkMgan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of November, 2004 at 130 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be forectooed by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the bulking where the Circuit Court lor toe County of Barry is non), or me premises oesenoeo m saiu mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on Mid mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.13000% per annum and all legal coots, charges, and expenses, inducing the attorney lees stowed by law, and also any sum or sumo which may be paid by the undersigned, nocessary to protect Its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described as follows: All that cer­ tain piece or parcel of tend situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State al MfoNgan, and described as fotiows, to wit: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 24. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Bony County, Michigan; thence South 1475 foot to too point of beginning; thence West 298 foot; thence South 450 foot: thence East 298 foot; thence North 450 foot to toe point of beginninfl. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sals, the property may bo redeemed, except that in toe event that too property is deter­ mined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately lotowing the sate. Dated: 10/7/04 Mortgage Electronic Registration FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney lor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. 888 W. Big Boaver, Suite 1470 Trov Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 10/7 - 10/28 Trust of REVA A. ORBECK. Social Security No. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: affocted by toe lotowing: PaMdaAbart Supannaor 10505 STONEY POINT ROAD, DELTON. Michigan. dted 10-14-2004 and was the Grantor ot THE REVA A. ORBECK LIVING TRUST dated 9­ 12-2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that unless presented to RONALD C. ORBECK and DAVID B ORBECK. 182 KINGS LANE. BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49014, Successor Trustee, within 4 entitiodtolt. Diane K. Houteey PS2618 Marshal. Ml 49068 269/781-7500 1 10/28 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE to ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; THo aMo may ba RANOALL 3. MLLER A ASSOCIATES. RC. • A Al board members present Approved previous minutes. A Public Hearing was held concerning the Guernsey Lake Aquatic Weed Control Progrwn Approved Resolution 04-1 Special Assessment Dtet and approved setting 2nd PuMc Heanag For Special Assessment Ron Adjourned at 735 p.m. Undo Eddy-Hough. Cterk (KYM) THB RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTENPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY HF0RMAD0N OBTAMED WIX8E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. «RLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. condkxns of a certain mortgage made by Cheryl A Brands a married woman and Ctayton Rnsout a 2003. in Instrument No. 1112637, and ro-reoorttod December 5. 2003 in Insfrunent No. 11116716 Barry County Records., on which mortgage toere is daened to be due at too (tote hereof too awn of One Hundred Forty-Rvs Thousand Ttoo Hundred Twenty-Two and 37/100 Dolvs ($146,222.37) Undw »ia powar o< Mia contabad m aaid mort- vidad. naicaia haraby givwi dial aaid moRgaga «B MORTGAGE SALE Detail has been made in foe oondttorw of a mort­ gage made ty Thomas E. Pattiaon and Carolyn 8. SorvtaM. Inc.. modgogM. dotod Monti 20. 2001 •nd iiocontod Apr! g. 2001 In toounoni Ninto* 1057790, Bony County Rocordi Sold mortgage Io now laid by Mortgage Etooronic Rogiomion Sjmtorm. toe. by oatognminl dotod Mwcb 20.2001 mdiooordod on Apt 0.2001 to toommonl Numb* 1057797, Bony County Rocontolhoro Io domed Counry Courthouse in Heatings, MMgan al 130 PM on November 4,2004. Johnatown. Barry County. MkMgan. and ata Nortowsot 1/4 of sold Section 33; toanoo East atong too North Ina of said Section, 24 rods tor too bogln- Hundred Twooty-Sa Thousand Three Hundred RRy-Sto and 2H00 Dotiars (8126.36632) inducing kndoaad by a ada o< ba mortgagad pramiaaa. or 33, foenoo West on said Section Ina to toe pteoa of beginning. 1070 Ferris Road County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mktoigan at 130 p/n. on November 18,2004. MORTGAGE SALE - Datautt has boon made in the condMons at a mortgage made by Eugene O. Ryan, a single man, original mortgagorfs), to Docember 30.1989, and recorded on January 13, 2000 in instrument 1040130, and assigned by MiddtevMe, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Loi 40 Oi OwiMon HMgMl AddHon No. 2. to ibo vaogo ol Mkklovao, occonbng to (w rocontod pbd Iwraot. m iwcoidod In Ubor 4 o( Ptti on Pogo Tha radampdon parted ahaa ba 0 month, tram Septembor 28. 2001 recorded on October 2. 2001 in instrument 1067489, in Barry County Records, Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 96/100 Dotiars ($96,333.96). indudfog interest at 1025% par annum. Under toe power of sate contained In said mort- be forectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premioos. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on November 18.2004. Said premfooe are situated in dwnaNp of Barry, East 1512.11 teat ateng too North and South 1/4 toe of eaid Secton toBorBouth toe of the Ptat of Smith's Acres, according to the recorded ptat toore- seconds East 8.98 foot from the Southwest comer of said Ptat us monumented; thence continuing South 02 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds East porpondtaular wkh aaid 1/4 Ina; thence South 44 44 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds Wool 226.00 foot thence North 45 degrees 29 minutes 50 sec- Southeasterly too to a point North 45 degress 29 minutes 50 seconds West from toe place of begin- FC X 248393.1302 Tron & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank of New York, as Tru 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F032947F02 MORTGAOE SALE - Oaiadt haa baan mada h Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Etocfronic Registration Systems, inc.. As Assignee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 280.0061 KG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJmpRgaga mada by Capital Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002 and recorded May 20, 2002 in Instrument Number 108074a Barry County Records. Sted mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee, c/o Residential Funding Corporation, by assignment dated April 3, 2002 and iwoorded on January 24, 2003 in Instrument Number 1096100, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on ouch mortgage the sum of One Hundred FWyFour Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 36/100 Dotiars ($15431236) inducing interest at too rate of 930% par annum. Under toe power of sate con- toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bony County, Wchigan at 130 p.m. on November 4, 2004. The premises are located in toe Township ot Mfote Grore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comsr Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, toanoo West 10 rods, thence North 18 rode; thence East 10 rode to section kw; thence South 18 rods to point or oogmrsng. ine reoemption penoa snan oe o months from the date of such sate, untoss the prop- COLLECTOR ATTOPT- MCLA (0003241,. In which caM tha radampbon WE OBTAM W8X BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgageo can rescind the sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simuftaneous res­ olution wlh the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ad ootety to too return ot too bid amount ten- amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 7, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee, cfo Roskfontial Funding Corporation. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.0840 ASAP812942 10/7, 10/14, 10^1,10/28 East 42 foot of Lot 20 of HARDENDORFS ADOIrecorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 800 3241a, In which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: October 7.2004 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fto S036947F01 omme ABBOTT AND TROY L ABBOTT. VRFE AND HUB­ BAND to MORTGAGE ELECTROMC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS. WC. ACTWG SOLELY AS NOM­ INEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 31,2001, and record­ ed on January 3,2002, m Instrument No. 1072368 n,,,| FT ,.4w AM-4 ' mwmA carry uourny necorua, Miavgan, on wsen mon­ teen and 96/100 Dolors (897.816.98). indudfrig interest at 7.625% par annum. Under too power of sate contained in aaid mod- be forectooed by a sate of too mortgaged premtess. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Berry County Courthouse, Hustings, Ml al 130 pjn. on November 18,2004. Said prwrtees are situated in T0WN8HP OF CASTLETON. Barry County, Mfohigan and aro EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AT A POMT ON THE NORTH UNE OF SECTION 29, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 86 DEGREES 59' 60* EAST 111230 FEET FROM THE NORTH IM COR­ NER OF SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59* 50" EAST 336.78 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION UNE. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 28'43" EAST 1136 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF OCCUPIED ROADWAY KNOWN AS THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 144.82 FKT ALONG SAD CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH RADIUS OF 70030 FEET. THE CHOIR OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 64 DEGREES 33' 3T EAST AND MEASURES 14438 FKT; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGR0E 30*00* EAST 71833 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE OF ABANDONED PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 007.16 FEET ALONG SAD NORTH UNE AND THE ARCT OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH RADIUS OF 800030 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 20* 34" WEST 245 53 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF RAILROAD; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14’ 20" EAST 276.33 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 50‘ EAST 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14* 20" EAST 450 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shal be 12 months from Deted: October 73004 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. KC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Asoociotec. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Mt 480096616 ror Swormaoon proaso cas. (248)540-7701 Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven And 34/100 Dolors ($52,13734), including intereat at 7.5% per annum. be foroc lotted by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthcjse in Hastings at 130 PM, on November 18, 2004 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are Pub: W30- 1003 PURCHASERS: Tha lorodoaing moRgagM can Notioo Of MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet M ingersoH, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors), to Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31,2003. md recorded on April 3,2003 in instrument 1101388, in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to (248)3359200 Our Rte No. 11630086 mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 88003241a. in which case the redemption period The redemption period shal bo 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from too date of ouch sate. Dated: October 7,2004 Owed: Saptambar 30.2004 Attorneys lor Mortgagee 432S2 Woodward Ave.. Sttite 232 RICHARD J. HUDSON Announces the Relocation of His LAW PRACTICE Effective 11/1/2004 The location of his offices as of the above date will be: Hastings City Bank Sand Ridge Bank Suite A 150 W. Court St. HuBtings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-948-9292 Gun Lake 12850 W. M-179 Hwy. Wayland, Ml 49348 Phone: 269-792-8600 (1008) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 28. 2004 - Page 27 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been mada in the terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by David L Katoor wtd April D. XeBor, husband md Mortgagors, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. MKzwgan corporation, Mortgagee, oateo tne <cwri day ot April, A.D., 1906. and recorded in the Office of the Register ot Deeds tor the County o< Barry and State of Michigan, on the 1st day ot May. A.D.. 1996, in Uber 656 on Page 865-869. which said mortgage was thereafter on, to wit: the 29th day of April. A.D., 1996, assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporaton, and seta assignment was recorded on the 1st day of May, 1996, in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor aaid County of Barry In Uber 658 on Page 870. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to bo due on said mortgage as of the dote of thio notice is the sum of Seventy Thousand Three Hundred SeventyEight and 14/100 dollars (J70.378.14), tor principal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at tew or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having boon made whereby the power of sals contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday tie 2nd day of December, 2004. at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wB bo foreclosed at a state at pubfic auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Circuit Courthouse in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the piece of hold­ Ing Circuit Court in said County), al tojnrninat described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest thereon at eight and one half percent (8.5%) per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses. indudton the attorney too alowod by tew. and ateo any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Is intercut in toe promtoee. The promtoee described in said mortgage are as tofiowa: Property situated in the Township of Irving. Ccunty of Barry. State of Michigan, to Mt THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST UNE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER DISTANT 132 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER, THENCE EAST 30535 FEET. THENCE NORTH 429.00 FEET. THENCE WEST 30535 FEET TO WEST LINE OF SAD NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST UNE 429.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 5119 Woodschool Rd., Hastings. ML The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate. Dated: October 21,2004 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgage. CHARLES A. FORREST. JR Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 46503 Tbtephons- (8W) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Safe THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WE.’. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte gate may be reecinded by tha foredoefng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, U any, aheU ba Bmilad solsfy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at atee, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Defauk ha« been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mtahaei J. Newman, a married man and Tina Newman, hus­ band and wife, original nortgagorfs). to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 30,2001, and record­ ed on December 19. 2001 in Instrument 1071678. and assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Regtofration Systems, Inc., a Dataware Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated July 18,2002 recorded on Auguet 4,2002 in Inetrument 1084934, in Berry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Nine And 48/100 Dollars (J87.679.48), inducing intereat at 6.5% per annum. Under the power al sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage win bo forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged promtoee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 30 PM. on November 18.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, described as; commencing at the Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28; thence Wool 10 rods; thence North 16 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 16 rods to the ptaoo of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unices determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which case the .edemption period shal bo 30 days from the dale of such sale. Deled: October 7. 2004 For more information, ptoses cal: FC X 248-563.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. »nc., a Delaware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Rte #011590F02 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Bate THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be readndad by tha torectoaing mnrtgagis In that event, your damage®, If any, ehefi be Mmltad eoteiy to tha return of tha bid amount ten­ dered at eato, plue Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mada in tha conditions of a mortgage made by Mtehao* L Wagner and Karon 8. Wagner, husband and wife, original mortgagorfs). to Rrot of America Bank Michigan, NA. Mortgagee, dated September 1. 1993, and recorded on October 12. 1993 in Ubor 585 on Pago 460, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Four And 60/100 Dolors (J30.784.8O). including interest at 735% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given tost said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate ol the mortgaged premteos, or acme part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 18.2004. Said promisee are situated in Township of Prairevilte. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Parcel C: commencing at the East 1/4 poo* of Section 31, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes Wool 671.43 toot along the East and West 1/4 Uno of said Section 31 to too Eaat Ina of the Woat 120 acre® of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; Stance South 0 degrees 25 minutes East. 2014.46 toot; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes West. 295.80 tost to the Northerly Kno of M-89 and the pteoa of begin­ ning; thence North 43 degress 10 minutes. 473.61 test Mong said Northerly fine; thence North 0 degrees 25 mintues Wool 461.89 toot; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 321.50 teat; thence South 0 degree® 25 minutes East 808.96 feat to the piece of beginning. Barry County Records Tha redemption period shal ba 12 months from the date d such sate. Dated: October 14.2004 ror more rnormaoon, ptoase can. FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Bank successor by merger and/or name change to First of America -■- , , ‘t — _ . i a dork - Moorvgan, n.a. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #037068F01 mm. Notice Of Mortgage Foreciooure Mo THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be reoctoded by tha torectoaing iiiuuuagee to MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions cf a mortgage made by Bernard Kimartin and Sandra L KHmartin. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mor^jager. riami jppternbor 30, 2002, and recorded on October 14,2002 In instru­ ment 1089420, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage tooro to daimod to be duo al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven And 32/100 Dofiars (J108,64732), including interest st 935% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notioo to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo toroctoood by a sale of the mortgaged promtoee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on December 2, 2004. Said premises aro situated in Township of Thomappie, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Commencing at a point on the East and West 1/4 fine of Section 30, Town 4 North, Range 10 Wool which to 420 fool West of the East 1/4 poet ol said Section 30, thence West 160 teat along aaid East and West 1/4 lino, thence South 250 foot perpendicular to too East and West 1/4 Ine, fosneo East 160 toot parallel to toe East and West 1/4 fine, thence North 250 foot to toe point of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in wrncn case me reoempoon ponoo snan De 30 cays from the date of such sale. Dated: October 28.2004 For more information, >tease cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Weis Fwgo Bank, NA, fka Weis Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F038906F01 THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON 08TAMED WIL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brady J. Warner, a single man, to AmariquMt Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated July 22.2002 and recorded Auguet 13.2002 in Instrument Number 1085606, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee Of Amoriquoet Mortgage QocurtM, Inc. Series 2002­ C, Asset Backed Certificates' under too Pootv^j & Servicing Agreement Dated As Of October 1,2002, Without Recourse by assignmonl submitted to and recorded by too Barry County fisgtoter of Deeds. There to claimed to bo duo on such mortgage too sum of Ono Hundred FWty-Threo Thousand One Hundred Ono and 67/100 Dolars (J153.101.67) including interest al the rate at 9.75% par annum. Under too power of sate contained in too mort­ gage and too statutes of too State of Michigan, notice to hereby given toot too mortgage wifi bo forectooed by a sale of too mortgaged promtoee, or some port of them, at pubic venue al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on November 18,2004. The promtoee aro located in too Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 8 of Leach Lake Haeort. according to toe recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Piafs. on Pago 68. The redemption period shal bo 8 months from the date of ouch sate, unless too property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 56003241a, in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoaing mortgagee can rescind too sate in too event a 3rd party buys too property and there to a simuitaneoua resolution with toe borrpwor. In tool overt, your damages, I any, are Mted sotofy to too return of too bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 21,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutschs Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee Of Ameriquest Mortgage Socurttios, Inc. Sortos 2002-C, Asset BackadCerMcatos, under toe Pooling & Servicing Agree<cent Dated As Of October 1, 2U02, Without Roonr^.. A* Assignee P.O. Eton 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 • (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1077 THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON OBTAINED WAL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE to ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. Notice Of Mortyage Foredoeuro Sato THB RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPDNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mads in the condfoons of a mortgage made by Robert E. Wtoons and Shre Lynn WBdns. husband and wife, to Crtrfinanoai Mortgage Company. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 27, 2001 and recorded January 4. 2002 in Document# 1072458 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 47/100 Dollars (J83.999.47) inducing interest at the rate of 9.04% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and toe statute® of toe State of Michigan, notice to hereby given the! toe mortgage wB bo toroctoood by a sale ot too mortgaged promtoee. or some part of them, at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 11X) p.m. on November 18. 2004. The promtoee are located in toe Township ol Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are ATTN PURCHASERS: TNs sale may bo reereto­ ed ioy toe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any. shal be limited eoteiy to the return of toe bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. Commencing al the Northeast comer of Section 16, Town 2 North. Rar^e 8 West. Township of BaMmore, Barry County. Michigan; thence West 260.50 tool along the North line of said Section 16 to too point of beginning; thence South 330 feel paralei wfih the East ino of said Section 16; toanoo West 396 foot; thence NOrth 330 test; thence East 396 test to tha point of beginning. ine reoempoon ponoo snax oe o moruns num the dale of ouch sate, untesa too property to dotermmoo aoanoonoo m accoraance wnn mula 5600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind too sate in too event a 3rd party buys toe property and toare to a eknukanooue resolution with too borrower, in tool event your damages. I any, are Imited eoteiy to toe return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CttRnandal Mortgage Company, inc. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. 44148007-5041 (246) 457-1000 Rte No. 2013008 MORTGAGE SALE - Delauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan R. Stubbtefiokj and Brandi L Stubbtofiokl. husband and wtie, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc, Mortgagee, dated December 15. 1999, and recorded on December 17. 1999 in instrument 1039236. wto asaigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 2000 recorded on Juty 5. 2000 in inatrurrent 1046287. in Barry county records. Michigsn. on which mortgage there wdaimod to be duo at toe date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Rve Hundred Ninety-Nine And 40/100 Dollars (J86.599.40). including interest al 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In auch caeo made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given tool eaid mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate of too mortgaged promtoee. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on November 18,2004. SaU promtoee are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County; Mfchigan. and are daoerfood as: Lot(s) 1010 of the City, tormorty VB^e of Hsetingr, Barry County. Michigan, acoonlng to too recorded ptat thereof The redemption period shal bo 6 mcntoc from too dote of ouch sate, untesa determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from too dote of such sate Doted: October 14,2004 For more information, please cal: FC 0 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CitiMortgago. Inc. as ■irceoeor in interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Micregan 48025-5822 Rte#014571F02 OSS36SO? Career Fain FOBS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBBIBS4W F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MATTARYDUTY. ATTN FURCHASERS: Tlda sMs at ay bo MORTGAGE SALE - Dotatal haa boon made in toe eondteons of a mortgRp matte by B^yan 8. Cootoy and Dontee L Cbotoy. husband and vrite, original mortgagor(8), to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 25. 2002, and recorded on April 30,2002 in instrument 1079868. in Barn/ county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Weis Fargo Bank. NA, succes­ sor by merger to Wole Fargo Bank Mtonooota, National Aaaodstiun, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Doan WMor Capital I Inc., Trust 2002-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through CertMcates, Series 2002wvj as assignee oy an assiynmoni, on wrven mort­ gage there to ctaknod to bo duo al too date hereof toe sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Sbt Hundred Forty-Rvo And 14/100 Dolars (J64.645.14), includ­ ing Interest al 9.75% par annunt Under too power of sale contained in sNd mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and provkted, nottos to hereby given toot said mortgage wR be torectoood by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of tosm, at puMc vendue, at too Bony County Courthouse in I toolings st IDO PM. on December 2,2004. Said oremtoee are aituated In City of Hatolngs, Barry County, Mktoigan, and are described as: Lot 4. Block 4 of RJ. Grant's 2nd AddMon, accordtog to too recorded ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Ptate on Pago 16. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from toe date al ouch sate, unites dotomtinod aban­ doned in aocordanoo wlto MCLA 8003241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of such sals. Dated: October 28,2004 For more information, please col: FC J 248.563.1311 Trot! & Trott, P.C. Attomoys For Weis Forgo Bonk, NA, ouccasaor by msrger to Wsis Fargo Bank Mkmesota, National Aseociation, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Doan Witter Capitol I Inc., Trust 2002-NC3, Mortgage Paso-Through Certificates, Series 2002-NC3 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farm®. Michigen 48025-5822 Fite #037351F01 The Rolling Recruiters of Kalamazoo will be in your area for a Stryker Corporation Career Fair. We are recruiting for assemblers, machinist, cus­ tomer service, machine operators, distribution, and that’s not all! If you are Interested In working for the #1 company in Southwest Michigan then Join us on <>m November 1st at the MalnStreet Savings Bank located at 629 W. State St, Hastings. We will be conducting onthe-spot Interviews from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bring with you a valid picture I.D. along with your social security card. See you there! stryker’ TREE SALE Saturday, October 30th Starting at 8:00 a.m. 2" Diameter Crimson King Maples Balled & Burlapped Place: Goldsworthys Marathon Station South M-37 Hwy. in Dowling For more info contact: Landmark (269) 209-5920 ■ Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The Hastings BANNER THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL Of BARRY COUNTY 10THANNUAI @DINNER and MORE® SAT. NOV. 6th, 2004 ChMV®*BO - Dtawr - Lhre A Mtawt Auction® of Fino Art and (Nfear Mom Lm V®®a® Travoi Fartraga RafRo Orwwtne • Maate by Joe I a ley® A PacMc Uta Call for tickets (269) 945-2002 Ticket Price $35 ea. Auctlofi fwoceeffo tke Thornappid Arts CouncH of Buny County N4ALN/i'REE'I ------ v ------ _~ ■■—«—,,*< —- Gorpomfo unaorwmor �p«9» 28 - Thursday, October 28. 2004 - The Hastings Benner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER ft 945-9554 Emergency exercise is set for today Barry County today is conducting a full­ $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ 2 BEDROOM IN THE queen mattress Complete. COUNTRY: no pets, applinever used. Must sell! ai'ces included, $525/month (517)719-8062 phis security deposit, ------------------------------------------------------ (269)948-8943 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR- ------------------------------------------------------PET: beige, brand new APARTMENT FOR RENT: (bought, never used). Still on 1 bedroom in country, $400. roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 AMISH KITCHEN DROP TABLE LEAF with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9480502 (517)852-9449 FOR RENT IN WOOD­ LAND: 2bd mobile home. $400/mo. plus security de­ posit A utilities. We sewer A water. pay Call work, some obo. Call FOR SALE: 1999 Tow Mas­ ter 20" trailer, 10,000lbs gross weight $3500 obo. (616)765­ 3133 or (616)813-1132. ROL-ATR A HITACHI com­ pressors, $135 a piece; vari­ ous table saws, miter saws & other contractors took - air A power, (269)506-7610. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 SNAP-ON ENGINE PICK­ ER, never used, $700; Lin­ coln Squarewave 175 Tig A Arc welder, $1,200; Snap-On tool box, brand new, paid S4.800, sell for $4,000; OTC Pcrtapower, FOR SALE: used 1991 once, Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4,000 (269)948-4190. obo. Call 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FRIDAY A SATURDAY, 9am-5pm. Rain or shine! 2 Families, 6700 Nashville. 1991 4wd, Guy Rd., SUBURBAN 1500, 5.7 liter, $1,750 obo; 1987 K-5 Blazer, 4wd, 350 engine, bored over off ;uad suspension, $1,000 obo; 1986 Suburban Silverado, 4wd, off road suspension, $1,450 obo; 1992 Dodge Cargo Van, 1 ton, 360 engine, $1,250 obo; 38 Dodge engine, $250 obo; 1999 Toro reel FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ tor; 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call great $23,000. Call little rust, doesn't bum oil, good gas mileage. Asking $1,000 obo. (269)623- AUGUST LUSTY would like to thank Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. everyone for all the cards, love A support. It was greatly appreciated! WE WOULD LIKE to thank all those who expressed their sympathy and prayers - friends, relation, all the doctors and nurses at Pennock Hospital. Nancy and Hillis for all their DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Ncn contested divorce with or without children. (269)345-1173. Call I WILL PAY $t» for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad’s Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 35' STH WHEEL: $5,500. 2 Snowmobiles, $500 each. Quad, $550. (269)945-9183 hel p, Pastor A Mrs. Davis for all the special care they have given over the years, The Calvary Temple church of God Congregation, who put the luncheon on and did a wonderful job. The Barry Co. Sheriffs Posse for sending your representatives for the funeral service to honor Ernie's part in founding the organization. and your support. The family of Ernie Burr. runs great, $23,000. Call (269)8388909._________________ SPECIAL ED TEACHER: teacher for Post Secondary Transition Program needed FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ in Charlotte. BA in Special RY OUTLET: lot model Ed required. Daily schedule clearance sale, homes from varies. Deadline: 11/5/04. today 1-877­ She had failed to show up for work on the morning of the Oct. 26 so a co-worker went to the residence to check on her and found her lying behind the house. It appears that the victim was in the process of cleaning her gutters out and accidentally This exercise is funded by a State of Michigan Homeland Security grant program fell from the roof, approximately 16 feet. The fall possibly happened in the evening hours of Oct 25 designed to improve the capacity of local Funeral arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation will by government and co-operating organizations Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. Oct 30. at the to respond to a variety of terrorism threats. Hastings First Presbyterian Church. The Barry County Emergency Operations Center will be in operation throughout much of the morning. Police investigating stolen vehicle In addition, Pennock Hospital operations HASTINGS — A complaint of a stolen vehicle sometime during the late evening or early a 1996 Ford F-150 long box. 4x4 pickup, light burgundy in color. Il was last seen parked in hand account next week from a member of the lot on the 18th at around 8 p.m. It appears the suspects broke a window to gain entry the Reminder and Banner staff who will be a into the truck as glass was found in the parking lot. to immunize simulated “first responders " volunteer ‘victim’ in the exercise. Anyone with information is about the theft is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744 ROUTE- to $45,000 a year ♦ benefits A 401K, local. Paid training. Box truck! Start now. (517)886-5445 T.D.C. NEWELL, continued from page 1 fee. came about because I’m the only candidate endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan. FACTORY-LINE PRODUCTION/MANAGER TRAIN­ EE (Supplier to GM), to $55k/yr. + benefits. Over­ time! Many Needed! (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. (517)866-5445 TD.C. fee. Car-deer crash nabs wanted man PRAIRIEVILLE — A car-deer accident was reported Wednesday. Oct 20. near the cor­ ner of Delton Road and Rankin Street “When Mr. Brinkert gods to the press two The caller’s son’s car hit the deer and drove the vehicle home to report the accident but days before he goes to the police — that real­ when the Prarieville Police officer arrived to take the report, they arrested William Hartman, ly tells you something. 21. for a driving with license suspended warrant from Battle Creek Police Department . • “The allegations are a desperate attempt to discredit me and the work I've done for this community.” OFFICE ASSISTANT: to $1350/hr ♦ excellent/ 401k morning hours of Oct 18 or 19 is under investigation by Hastings City Police. The vehicle was stolen from An Meade Auto’s 1633 S. Hanover St The stolen vehicle is FOOD CHIPS/SNACK Car impounded at Putnam Parte Brinkert said he delayed taking official action against Newell because he feared repercussions. He decided to drive to Ionia to make the complaint on Friday afternoon. Oct. NASHVILLE — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings impounded a car found at Putnam Park on Oct 21. The 1992 Ford was wanted in a felony breaking and entering investigation by the state police. 22. The Grand Rapids Press published the (BEERl/DIS- story under the “Potpourri” heading in Section B of its Sunday edition. The Battle TRIBUTION LABOR MANAGER TRAINEE to $16.82/hr + benefits. Large Creek Enquirer and News published a story Center! (517)886-5445 TD.C Brinkert wrote at the conclusion of his on the alleged incident in its Oct. 26 edition. complaint, “I just don’t want to end up in a ditch somewhere from one 'rf his (Newell’s) plastic). Newell, first elected state representative in Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 2000, is seeking his final two-year term in mattress set (in Suspicious car repost leads to arrest IRVING TOWNSHIP - A resident in the 2000 block of Sisson Road called 911 after chasing a young man in a red sports car away from his barn. The resident was concerned they were about to break into his barn and that the car was seen driving around the area and passing his home several times. Barry County Sheriff Deputies found the red Ford Probe on Bueler Road just south of Sisson and arrested the cronies." $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set bought/never used. Cost $800. over (517)204-0600 Lansing. He is a retired stale police com­ EOE. Contact HR (517)543­ 5500 ext 1113 or byoung©eaton.kl2.mi.us for Hast­ ings law office. Secretarial way permit perked, country back ground a must. Micro­ setting northwest of Hast­ soft word experience prefer­ ings, $47,000. (616)765-3133 red. Part time, Monday-Fri­ or (616)813-1132. day, 1230-5pm. Fax resume HOME FOR SALE 3br, to (269)945-2638. Hastings area. Nice yard, $300 down, .1685 per month. not be able to run again in 2006 because of term limits. Brinkert also reported in his complaint that after the forum Oct 19 at Ionia City Hall, he and his wife were followed closely by anoth­ BED: a brand new queen pil­ lowtop mattress set Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $119. Can deliver. (616)318- er vehicle as he made the trip home. He also told the Banner that several weeks ago a trooper stopped him in Orangeville Township as he drove home and asked him if he was the guy running for stale representative against BED: king new, pillowtop, Newell. The officer did not ticket Brinkert in original package, warran­ but he said he fell intimidated. ty. Can deliver, (616)318-6998 of Hastings, said he did not hear what was $199. BED: Memory Foam tress set. Brand new mat­ with driver Randall Tobias. 19. of Middleville, for operating a vehicle with no valid license. Three arrested for holding woman His campaign manager, Joe Lukasiewicz being said, but Newell noticed grab Brinkert’s arm and show anger. HOPE TOWNSHIP- A woman called 911 on Oct 23 after escaping from a home on Cedar Creek Road where sht had been held by three men who kidnapped and had threat­ ened to assault her. The woman reported there were loaded weapons in the home and that the suspects had told her that they ,ould ’’come out shooting if cops arrive.” Barrj County Sheriff deputies and Michigan State Police troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings arrived at the scene and took into custody Justin Lambert. 20. Bryan Anthony, 22, and Christian Gonzales, 25. While investigating the home for evidence of the kidnapping, the officers discovered a methamphetamine laboratory. Man charged domestic assault HASTINGS — Officers arrested a Hastings man on charges of domestic assault on his girlfriend and three family members Sunday. Oct 24. warranty, must sell, $429. Call (616)281-5575. Can de­ Chris Norton of Bellevue essentially said Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of South Church Street and Brinkert’s explanations of what occurred spoke with the victims of the assault, which included his mother, stepfather, sister and girl­ liver. were accurate (see letter to the editor inside BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. AB brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver (616)281-5575. Thank you all for friendship FOR SALE 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, $37,600. Call 738-1090. resources to respond to such a threat. mander. If he is elected next Tuesday, he will FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp counts on larger tanks A mo­ torhomes. 126 E. Orchard St., Delton. Look for the small ability of county public health and medical There will be more information and a first­ very 3143 Hastings Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of North Church Street and found Margaret C. Jordan (formerly McCoy), lying behind the house. Special emphasis will be placed on the dental benefits! Large Growing Plant! Variety of tasks. Start Now. (517)886­ 5445 T.D.C fee FOR SALE '91 Olds 4 door; new struts, good tires, pow­ er, mock bio-terrorism incident. will be tested in a variety of simulations and WAREHOUSE FOR SALE- 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, ability of county agencies to respond to a HASTINGS — A 67-year-old Hastings woman dx-d Monday after falling off the roof of her house. a public health dispensary will be established days! (269)948-7921 scale emergency exercise designed to test the CANDY PACKAGERS: to $16.83/hr ♦ great health/ BLACK PICK-UP CAP: fits short box Ford truck, $150. (269)948-4190. PROPANE SALES: Wednes­ day A Saturday only, 201b. tanks refilled tor $10. Dis­ CABLE INSTALLER (IN­ HOME HOOK UP): to $22/hr. Company truck. Full plan. Benefits! Good people skills. Paid vacation/holi­ (269)838-8909. FOR SALE or www.NewQualityLife.com. small trailer, $200. (269)506­ 7610 runs master 7-Gang, reel mowers, enod condition, $5,000. CaU (269)948-4190. FROM HOME! $500-$2,500/ mo. pt $3,000-57,000/me. ft Free CD Rom. 800-532-6304 Benefits. Training now. (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 cases, some don't, $300 (269)945-9340. ANIMAL CARE/KENNEL WORKERS: to $12/hr. Must love cats/dogs. Will train! (517)886-5445 T.D.C. fee. ------------------------------------------------------ATTENTION: WORK Woman dies after falling from roof today’s Banner). Others who saw or heard the alleged inci­ dent were Eric and Wayne Geisler of Ionia and the wives of both candidates. Eric Geisler is involved with the Democratic campaign of friend. The suspect apparently became angry when they attempted to stop him from leaving in his vehicle after he had too much to drink to be driving. After his keys were taken from him he became agitated and just “snapped,” according to family member. Thomas William, 22, was arrested and lodged at the Barry County jail. One of the vic­ tims was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Henry Sanchez against Republican incum­ BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must bent 70th District State Rep. Judy Emmons. sell, $605. (616)281-5575 that helped put on the program. Can deliver. DINING ROOM SET: brand new, $999. Solid wood table, 6 chairs, hutch. Very nice, call (616)281-5575. De­ livery available. LEATHER Wayne Geisler is president of the local union However. Ionia High School teacher Doug HASTINGS- Hastings Police Department officers arrested a man on charges of criminal Tackmann, who moderated the forum, told sexual conduct third degree after a warrant was authorized by the Barry County the Battle Creek Enquirer and News that he didn’t see anything out o' the ordinary Prosecutor's Office. Tim Wallace. 25, of Hastings, was arrested Oct 25. The charges stem from an inappro­ occured during or afterward. priate relationship he has had with a 15-year-old Hastings girt over the past two months. The 87th Legislative District includes all SOFA AND of Barry County and about half of Ionia LOVESEAT: Brand new, beautiful. Still in factory package. Can separate, $759. (616)281-5575 can deliver. County. Both candidates for the legislator’s RECEPTIONIST II. . Local man charged with sex offense post will square off in next Tuesday’s gener­ al election. II DRIVER: additional CDL-A HASTINGS 4 •Jeff Curtis. 23 of Hastings, was sentenced drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 M.TS DAM.Y tM Call (517)323-7842. FREE FOR EVBtYONE he is the sharpest investor on Wall Street and has nearly as much money as Bill Gates. We are retailer housing. and need fessionals Michigan's largest of manufactured We are expanding qualified sales pro­ with the desire to become the best! We our industries best offer paid (pg-13) i 1:00.310.520 training, multiple incentives and plan. sales, year. an outstanding pay If you're a winner in $55,000 minimum first If interested, please fax your resume to (616)837­ 6875 or email to eatkinson40mapleisland.net . (SAT/SUN 11:45) 210. 435. 7 0S. Mp_RW8ArtS11-4S 105.306.5.15. 720.525 probation, his license suspended for six months with a and $860 in court costs and fees for one count restricted license available after 60 days, and of stealing and/or retaining a financial instru­ costs and fees of $295 for one count of pos­ ment without consent. The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ months on Harmon stole credit cards belonging to a couple he was doing handyman work for around their home in Delton in August There pended upon payment of court costs and is a second offense/habitual offender notice fines. This charge was from his arrest in attached to these charges, which makes the January of 2003 in Rutland Township for maximum penalty for this felonv six years in which he received a delayed sentence of one prison and/or $5,000 in fines. year. * This charge is a misdemeanor with a max­ determined for Harmon’s use of credit cards imum penalty of two years in jail and/or at the Citgo Gas Station. There is also additional restitution to be $2,000 in fines. (SATAUN1140) M0. 420.70) 730.015 RWSATLS11 15 24 $1,250.31 restitution to the Shell Gai Station, second offense. manufacturers? If you do no know who Warren Buffet is, therapy, ioral days in jail with credit for 55 days served, had session of the controlled substance marijuana, fl SALES OPPORTUNITY: did you know Warren Buffet just acquired 2 large home credit for two days served, cognitive behav­ Oct. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court to 90 •Richard Reavis, 33. of Conover, N.C., was • Connie Vaughn. 42. of Hastings, was sen­ sentenced Oct. 21 to 23 to 120 months in tenced Oct. 25 to an additional fine of $250 prison with credit for 46 days served and and day reporting at the Office of Community $120 in fines for one felony count of main­ Corrections for one count of probation viola­ taining a laboratory for the manufacture of tion of failure to submit a urine sample for methamphetamine. drug testing on Oct. 21. This charge is from his arrest in Woodland Her original charge was of delivery and/or in September of 2003. This felony charge has manufacture of the controlled substance mar­ a maximum penalty of ten yean in prison ijuana in January 2004. and/or $100,000 in fines. There are also charges pending against • Timothy Harmon. 26. of Delton, was sen­ tenced Oct. 21 to eight months in jail with Reavis in Ionia County. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 28. 2004 - Pape 29 Penn-Nook Gift Shop plans a Christinas Presentation' For the 38th year. Penn-Nook Gift Shop vol­ unteers are planning a shoppers' paradise during the “Christmas Presentation.” The event will be held in a new. more spa­ cious location - Pennock Hospital's new (My people who meet the following criMte win receive the flu vaccination: Ail D^ail rain Henry Iran Uahmi TmmmI dosed next month ■tariyiag chronic medical condition. All The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail is closed to pedestrian aad and long ton care facilities, children ages 6 bicycle use from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. It will reopen on Dec. 1. r, heath care woken involved in direct Meat care, out-of-bome caregiven and nasboid contacts of children less than six *90. and tetanus shots will also be available Computer desses for senior citizens fcr *20. Medicare B aad Medicaid will be The Institute for Learning in Mtrlin list set BMoa District Health Department office in 'j at 269-945-9516. extension 1 ■ will offer two computer classes at the Hasting! campus of Kellogg Community College before the end of the fall semester to Ute church ■X- - LLuui -I-8- — seis Mood onve Conference Center - from 8 a.m. to 6 p m Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. 3-4 and from 8 a.m. to I p.m. Friday. Nov. 5. Proceeds from the Christmas Presentation are earmarked to benefit the Pennock Foundation. For this year's event, the buyers and staff have been busy searching out a new group of items never seen before, a spokesperson said They have traveled to Chicago to attend the Chicago Gift Show at the Merchandise Mart, met with representatives who display the finest gifts and used catalogues exhibiting the latest ideas. The Christmas Presentation will have some­ thing for everyone, from babies to adults, both male and female. A focus on Christmas gifts, ornamentation and decorations is very strong again this year. The colors used aie of the latest trend as well as the customary shades. Included in the offerings are household items just right for that “special someone’* or the per­ son on a Christmas list that needs something unique, the spokesperson said. A new feature to the show this year is a ooe- Both classes will be taught by KCC staff person Kelli Cowell at the center locatad at day showing, on Nov. 4. of Standard Gold Jewelry. Bobbi O'Brien will be present with a collection of costume jewelry (cash-and-carry) Another new aspect of the show is the addi­ tion of a special breakfast menu from the hospi­ tal's Dietary Department as well as special menus for dinners. Adding to the customers' holiday spirit are the coffee and homemade treats provided by the Pennock Hospital Auxiliaries. “These volun­ teers do a terrific job of pleasing the palate each year." the spokesperson said. “This annual show is made possible by many people from the county who give unselfishly of their tune and talents to make this a successful event. The Pennock Foundation is the recipient of the show's proceeds as well as the earnings from Penn-Nook Gift Shop. The support from the Pennock Foundation continues to benefit the health and welfare of our community. We are indebted to each and every supporter of these endeavors." the spokesperson said. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR 2950 M-179 Highway. a Helen Hanshaw (left) and Carol Stuart, volunteers al Penn-Nook Gift Shop, show some of the items that will be available during the shop's 38th annual Christmas Presentation next week in the new Conference Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Prairieville' Supervisor Expect Saeeess Call... The lint class will be for tegumox and win cover the functions of the computer and Tte SS. Cyril and Methodius Church will have a blood drive on Nov. 3 between 3 and bow to manage your Gies. This class will be held co Thundays. Nov. 4.11 and 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 ajn. at tte Ttactarch is located at 1 JO 131st Ave. in computer lab. The cost is *20 for njt mem- gland. Atty healthy perron 17 yean or ben and $26 for non mrmbrn. Isr who weighs 110 pound* or more may dfotote to five blood every. 338 N. Grove St. • Ddton, MI 49046 Jm}—. pSaOj (269)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 Web Site: wwwxhappie-reahyxom aaSa Guthrie The second class will be on Creating a Database and Mail Merge Using Won! qa Thursdays, Dec. 2. 9 aad 16 from 8:30 to at Sandra or 269-792-3543 I»M 269-795-3290. Experienced Leadership 10:30 ajn. The cost is *20 for mernben aad $26 for non-members. • 45 Years Township Resident Each participant will receive a diakaoe and instructional materials. These classes • 40 Years Business and Farmer ste hands-on computer classes and win pro­ • 42+ Years Township Govt. vide additional skills to help rmdrwti oa • 35 Years Barry Co. Farm Bureau their home or work computers. • 10 Years MI Farm Bureau Board To register, call KCC at 948-9500, exten­ • 20 Years MSU Advisor sion 2838. The Barty Board County • 20 Years 4-H Advisor of Commissioners is seeking an individual to save on the Pads and Recreation Board. The term of Timothy Weingartz is expir­ ing at the end of diis year. The term of Clyde • 6 Years Director Non-Profit Org. inomappie wino Band starts again -I HUM - 3MU1 • 31Uab3AOlD Paid for by citizen* to elect Tom Gw ie for Township Supervisor. 7301 Milo Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 3MV1 htagaa also is expiring, but he may be suc- caadfag only by a member of the Barry CkMXy Manning aad Zoning Coouni&sion. The Thornappie Wind Band is gearing up Applications may be obtained at the County for a new concert in Decanter aad will Administration Office, third floor of the begin a aeries of live rehearsals from 7 to 9 Counhouse, 220 W. Stale St, Hastings; and pun. Thursday, Oct 28. ■ast be teamed no later than 5 p.m. on November 2nd, Send A Man of Integrity to the Bench. AB at the band's rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 Monday, Nov. 8. to 9 pjn. Thursdays, on Oct 28, Nov. 4,11 gag a gi ' ‘ and 18 .and on Dec. 2 . The concert ia scheduled-fbr 3 pjn.' Blood drive set Sunday, Dec. 5. for Election Day Laloye and Dave Macqueen. The bend is tinder the direction of Joirph All instrumentation is welcome, but the band is especially needs clarinet and percus­ Hastings area residents are urged to give For information on bow to pet involved in Hospital after they vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2 the band, or to borrow an muniment, if SCtotetog whom to vote for in the com- Domta (94M181)or cfireanrfKLa^B ' jpg presidential election may be difficult. I tat choosing to save a life is easy." said a ^I’l Ji nil'll'I T.ltHl. lllli I'inilb 'll |'l T'l’ll.ll .lllj »J ;t< (945-9766). The drive will be held on the Blood Busin ■ -i ni, i.'ll J v' ik ithiv. .mJ ,i bi Ik 1 m l r.idn i. 11 v ’’’ t.iimh \ .iliii Historical Society Mood drive on Election Day." •a Hearings City Pudtinj lot. next to the fire h "b'li.il ri'f. ii'il’iliti. Bill IVInm i\b : ilii- iii'tT n thr< 'U jh lir ><'tn in11 nil in I. >, ,'iin' ■ i f " > j spotesperson for Michigan Community Blood Cenlen. sponsor of the drive. So after I you vote, attend the "Elect to Save a Life" \ IllJ'^i 'lb'IIIJ *i til > I ilk I .lllli - ,'t tin i ,'IUHnll”!'. ' • sion players. blood from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at Pennock Hen » u h.it -mill .iTt '.n in; .il'mil Bill I’i'lkiti t.'t I’rch.iii luJ-i planning banquet tarn, coma of Michigan nd Mill Streets). Michigan Community Blood Centers is Members of the Barry County Historical planning the sole provider of blood for Pennock Society Rtaldi anniversary banquet Services Anyone who donates win receive a T-shirt and grilled hot dogs. The spokesperson urged. “Support daiuni toy and save a life the same dayT Any healthy person age 17 or oUa who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in reason­ ably good health is eligible to give Hood more will be banquet their 40th held Thursday evening. Nov. 18. at the Welcome Cornea United Methodist Church on North M-43 "Havim; hail both < amliilali^ he/ore me in ( u\ nil ( niirl anil kmnvim; iheir irainiin; ifml bin kuriHind. Hill ha\ my information, call 1-866- with dinner at 7. - Richard M. Shuster Tickets ate on sale and can be ordered by I ormer ( ircuil ( uurl .ludm Historical Society. Box 311, Hearings, MI 49058. MffiUXXk Parent-teacher Ml Association "I sitppori Hill l)<)hci tv...ii'‘ .luilyc he a ill brim; the i ■ m be\l conferences set to meet tonight k’/t i’ mea at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct 28 at the Wtapering WMers Campground on Irving On the agenda are a review of activities and plans for the rest of the year. Meetings an ope> to anyone icterested in promoting bicycling aad the Pau, Henry Tbotnapple about the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and the Thornapple "Dail Aeeoriation is now available on line at tboraappietrail.com or at tbomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a nqr. information about the history, a mem­ bership application and trail activities. There also are links to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. -Jiip. In'-. lhe ehihlren ami lamiHe' o/ Harry ( ounl\. " - Dar I cal The Hastings Area School System will The Thomepple Trail Association will Information ami my Highway. Social boor will begin at 6 pjn., sending a check for *15 to the Barry County every 56 days. "For The busy are have fall parent-teacher conferences during Republican SherifT-( andidait the week of Nov. 8-11. Times and dates will be as follows: • Central. Northeastern, Southeastern. Star Elementary Schools. Hastings Middle School Hastings and Monday, Nov. Wednesday. Nov High from 8, 5 School to 8 — 10, 5 to 8 p.m., and m. < ham; on the Hem h. He \hare\ our "Hill n ill be a foree /nr j pjn.; siviM' of ' aim ...thal\ n7/r he hu\ my vole. " Thursday, Nov. 11.1 to 4 p.m. • Pleasantview Elementary Monday. Nov. from 8, 4 School to 7 — - Jill lluinphrexs Steele pjn.; 10, 4 to 7 pjn., and Wednesday. Nov. Thursday, Nov. 11,1 to 4 pjn. \ \ltorne) - Elementary conferences are scheduled between parents and teachers and are held in the child's classroom. Middle school conferences for the Blue end Gold groups are held in the west gym Ybiir Court, Your Va/ues, Your Vote! and conferences with co-curricular teachers are held in the multi-purpose rooms. High school conferences are held in the high school Wednesday gym on Monday and in the auxiliary gym and Thursday. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for For Probate JUDGE DOHERTY Vote November 2nd Non-Partisan www.doherty4judge.com quality film processing. Paid loi by ihe Committee To Elect William Doherty 221 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49056 Ba,,ot �Riga 30 - Thurlday. OOObar 2S. 2004 - The Hasangi Banner One whopping cough case confirmed in Barry County by Marcie Westover community is important, as many may not Staff Writer understand or know the symptoms of whoop­ There has been one confirmed case of per­ or tussis “whooping In the Delton Kellogg School letter it noted recently by the Barry-Eaton District Health svmpcoms to watch for from the Health Department. Department including: Margaret Wood, community health servic­ • “Severe cough that is exhaustive and the es manager with the health department, sski, however, they haven’t received any ocher cough can mike a whooping or crowing confirmed cases of whooping cough in Barry County. Schools sent home to parents from the super­ • “In young children the cough tends to be a series of mini coughs with no breathing one confirmed case of whooping cough (per­ between the coughs.” with the Barry County Health Department and will continue to work closely with them concerning this issue.** to school after their fifth day of antibiotics.” • “Children that have been diagnosed with the disease and have not been given antibi­ illness characterized by severe spasms of otics must remain out of school for 21 days coughing that can last for several weeks or from the onset of the disease." even for months. Pertussis usually is spread The press release from the MDCH notes from person-to-person through close contact that, “Pertussis is a vaccine preventable dis­ with respiratory droplets released when a per­ ease. A series of immunizations are given in son coughs or sneezes." the infant and childhood years. The routine Health Department Delton schedule calls for primary series of four does, Kellogg schools two recommendations out­ given at 2.4. 6. and 15 to 18 months of age. lined in the letter, “only people living in the A booster is given at 4 to 6 yean of age.” of the gave individual infected should Children cannot be immunized for whoop­ receive antibiotic treatment; children who ing cough after the age of seven, and the vac­ have not received their final DTP vaccination cination may wane in older children in adults should do so immediately.” overtime. A recent press release by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), Whooping cough is especially serious far infants. Yingst said. noted that al the end of August the re had been Though parents are encouraged to have 99 cases of whooping cough reported, with their children vaccinated, parents reserve the several more under investigation by local right to waive vaccination due to religious or health departments statewide. By comparison medical reasons. with statistics from last year, it shows a 57 percent increase. In the area of treatment the MDCH press release noted. “Persons with whooping cough Other states also facing increases in c es should be treated with certain antibiotics, Wisconsin. both to help modify the course of the illness Illinois, Ohio. Indiana, North Dakota and (if given early enough) and also to limit the New York. potential to spread the disease to others. In of whooping 04 GRAND AM SE1, MOON ROOF, MONSOON CD, V-6, CHROME WHEELS, MUCH MORE! UST $21,845 tax & fees ONLY PULL PZI 9004 TRUCK LBPT 2500HD X-CAB 4X4 LONG BOX 8100 V-8, ALLISON. BOSE, POWER SEAT, POLISHED WHEELS, KEYLESS, COMPASS, LOTS MORE! UST $39,398 cough include In 2003, there were 11.647 addition, a course of preventive antibiotic cases reported in the United therapy is recommended for household and States, a statistic that is the high­ ocher dose contacts of a case. Persons diag­ est since 1964. according to the nosed with or suspected to have pertussis MDCH press release. should refsdn from public activities, includ­ In Kalamazoo County there ing school, child care, and the workplace, to have been 30 confirmed cases of avoid exposing others until appropriately whooping cough this year, said have completed the first five days of a full specialist with the Kalamazoo course of antibiotic treatment).” Service Aside from the vaccination, parents can Across the country and in protect their child by “minimizing exposure (close contact) with persons who have cold County Human Department. areas County such as Kalamazoo there are “pocketed” working with schools to focus physicians on the issue of ’SOS05 2.9% ON A NEW VIBE 4000 OFF IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER INCENTIVES* For more information parents can contact Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 945-9516. Information is also available on the MDCH website at www.michigan.gov/mdch or at the Centers whooping cough. GET AN EXTRA symptoms or cough illness.” their family doctor or pediatrician or call the concentrations of the disease. on education for parents and if you own a non-CM vehicle, you don’t have to trade it.. treated with antibiotics (generally until they Erin Yingst, a communications Yingst said the Department is ♦ tax & fees OR BUY WITH the disease and given antibiotics may return The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) home Plus tax, 4 year/12K per year. $881.35 due at signing • “The incubation period of the disease is 7-20 days.” defines pertussis as. “...a bacterial respiratory The GMS LEASE NOW FOR ONLY • “The patient may cough up clear mucus, which may be followed by vomiting.” • “Children that have been diagnosed with There have been no cases presented in the Hastings Area Schools. I this sound.” \\ord from one doctor’s office tha! we have time we have been in close communication 2004 Pontiac CTO • “This whooping or crowing sound it typ­ lescents and adults the cough may not have intendent’s office staled. “Today we received tussis) in our elementary building. Since that Fire prevention training was held at Delton Kellogg Elementary. The short presentation was to teach kids the stop drop and roll drill, get out and stay out if your house Is on fire, and can 911 if the case ot an emergency. Firefighters also talked about never playing with fighters or matches. The training was put on by Orangeville Are Department along with the help from Pine Lake Fire. Delton Fire, and the DNR Fire Control. Smokey the Bear also visted the kids. (Photos by Matt Rible) sound.” ically characterized in young children. In ado­ In an Oct. 8 letter from the Delton Kellogg Delton children learn about fire prevention from pros ing cough. confirmed cough” Providing the information for for Disease Control website www.cdc.gov. Thanks to you... 648,943 lbs. of food were delivered to Food Bank of South Central Michigan. our residents through the That’s what matters Barry County United Way A Volunteer Center EXCLUDES GMS Pre-Owned vehicles That won't Haunt Ol Chrysler Town k Country 02 BUlCk Local trade, leather, futy serviced Al wheel drive, 26,000 mi., one owner *3,995 17,995 13,995 'HWS •17,995 10,995 19,995 13,995 •19,995 ‘19,995 •19,995 •10,995 •11,995 •13,995 •13,999 •10,995 1 Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 O.<35714 www.drebbachrnotofs.com Locolly Owned & Operated you! Leather, moonroof, like new. Lraoo, Miner, kjw tn-mosss Fax: 2W-7S2-D755 710 W. Cherry Wayland. 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City crews will pick up leaves first in the Second Ward, followed by the Fust Ward, Thud Ward and finally the Fourth Wtad. Residents are urged to rake their leaves 10 die curb, but not into the street because they can obstruct motor vehicle traffic. Bagging is not necessary, but those who do are asked to use hiodegradaHr meaeri1*2*. For more information, call 943-2468. Football playoffs cnange pny dates Maple Valley High School s fall play ■You Cant Thke It With You' has been postponed until Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 2J and 4 instead trf the originaSy scheduled dates. Director Nonna Jean Acker atad that once again the Maple Valley Lions varsity football team is moving on in the playofEi. thia weekend playing at Montague, and these are a tat of members of the bend in the cast as well as just a^uportive student Uta want to tat the ream and thecosn■rerity know that we are excited about all mdsnt activities and want to give ai many people as we can the opportunity to enjoy omr diverse uffuings Ackersaid. rnai CMoersnip workshop slated The final Barry County Leadership workshop of 2004 will be an innovative way to work toward reducing the cost of health insurance for local employers. "Innovations in Preventative Health." tarn 8:30 1st until noon Wednesday. Nov. 17. will feature Mary Jane Rories with improvisation tools to help employ­ ees reduce stress and employers to reduce the stress of constantly rising health care costs. This is a "hands-on" workshop to give participants easy to learn strategies. It will begin with an accurate definition of stress aaul increase awareness of individuals handta stress. Participants will identify the comes of stress in their own lives and will learn techniques for managing stress and how stress affects the mind, body and »•* ^-1 mestyie. Posies was in Hastings in February when she helped participants to “Make the Moot of Each Moment" Coat of the workshop is $69, or $59 for alumni of Leadership Barry County. Brochures aie available at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 945-2454. by David T. Young Editor Barry County voters turned down a farm­ land preservation millage proposal and elect­ ed a new probate judge Tuesday. The county once again followed the nation­ al trend by supporting Republican President George W. Bush's re-election effort and the GOP made even more gains in consolidating its power locally. Bush carried Barry County handily in heavy voting, with more than 73 percent of Barry’s 41.509 registered voters participating in the process. Though Michigan's 17 elec­ toral votes went to Democratic challenger John Kerry, the president outpolled his Democratic opponent 18.638 to 11312. a margin of 62.3 to 37.7 percent. A proposal to levy a half mill countywide to protect prime Barry County farmland against urban sprawl was defeated. The half mill increase would have been used to enable the county to buy "Purchase of Development Rights” for lands to be preserved for farm use or rural recreation. Meanwhile, Hastings attorney William Doherty defeated appointed interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes in perhaps the high­ est profile judicial contest in Barry County history He outpolled Fekkes by roughly 52 to 48 percent. Fekkes was appointed to the post by Gov. Jennifer Granholm last March shortly after the early retirement of Probate Judge Richard Shaw to fill out the term until Jan. 1 of this year. Doherty, with his victory Tuesday, now will serve a two-year term that expires at the beginning of 2007. Dar Leaf, who defeated incumbent Steve DeBoer in the Aug. 3 Republican primary, easily turned back a write-in challenge by Sgt. Jason Sixberry by polling 2i,458 votes and taking more than 88 percent of the total tally. Sixberry had 2.773. State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) was re-elected to his third two-year term from the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County. Newell, who will have to step down at the end of the year 2006 because of term limits, defeated Democratic challenger David Brinkcrt. 17,765 to 10.403 in the county-wide tally, or about 63 to 37 percent The 87th See ELECTION, page 2 Dar Leaf Librarian does exit polling in Woodland Ionia prosecutor dismisses charges against Rep. Newell Woodland voters became part of the national election story Tuesday as one of the many locations for exit polls across the coun­ announced Friday that no criminal charges will be flied against State Rep. Gary Newell. Newell’s opponent for the 87th House District filed charges of non-aggravated assault against Newell, who immediately denounced the action saying there was no truth to the allegations. "I’m pleased to see that Prosecutor Sykes has found these allegations to be as erroneous as 1 said they were.’ said Newell. R-Saranac. "Ive said all along that my opponent filed this false police report, a crime in and of itself, and he should be charged accordingly. "It is appalling that my opponent would use such a cheap, political maneuver to gain media coverage and sympathy. "My attendance in the Oct. 19 debate was in good faith, and I looked forward to show­ ing adults and students democracy in action. This debate was supposed to be a positive exchange on the issues. Unfortunately, it by Da via T. Young Editor Ionia City Prosecutor Robert Sykes Jr. try. Spindler Librarian Liz Wierenga said she was contacted by Edison/Mitofsky to conduct the poll. The company supplies information to ABC. AP. CBS. CNN. FOX and NBC. Wierenga set up her polling station outside the Woodland Township Hall. She could not be in the building and could not take a park­ ing place, so she set her table on the lawn. She was told to be on duty from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and ask every fifth person to fill out the poll. She said most people were willing to par­ ticipate. The poll asked basic questions of gender, age, race, education status, marital status and number of children in the household. There were some religious questiqns. such as are you a Protestant. Catholic. Mormon, Jewish. Muslim, etc.? And how often do you wor­ ship? It then asked for presidential choice. Another question asked when the voter final­ ly decided on the presidential choice tod; y, last week, last month? The poll asked voters to choose the most important issue — taxes, education. Iraq, terrorism, economy/jobs. moral values or health care — in making their presidential choice. It did not ask about Proposal 1 on casino gambling but did ask about Proposal 2 defin­ ing marriage only as a union between a man Liz Wierenga dressed for the weather to conduct the exit poll at Woodland. She had to be on duty Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Her table was set on the lawn just outside the Woodland Township Hall so she could ask every fifth voter to fill out the survey. and a woman. There were questions about how the war is going in Iraq and the U.S. decision to go to war. Interestingly, the last question asked what kind of phone — cell, land-line or both — appears my attendance in the debate was turned into a desperate attempt by an unqual­ ified candidate to discredit me and the work I've done for this community.” Brinkert, naturally, greeted the news differ­ ently. "I am deeply disappointed that the Ionia City Attorney has chosen not to do his job.” he said. "It is readily apparent to me that he wants noth’ng more than to curry favor with Mr. Newell. I was concerned Mr. Sykes would be afraid to do the right thing in charg­ was in the house. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 ing Mr. Newell. That is why 1 chose to file the civil suit when 1 did. Looking back, my instincts were right. “I look forward to proving my civil case in front of a jury. I am confident they will find Mr. Newell liable for his actions, even if the city attorney does not." Brinkert has alleged that he was assaulted and battered by Newell after their joint appearance at a candidates' forum held Tuesday. Oct. 19. in the Ionia City Council Chambers. Sykes said the circumstances surrounding the Brinkert's filing of the complaint with the Ionia Public Safety Department and subse­ quent request for prosecution are suspicious. Brinkert first reported the alleged assault on Friday, Oct. 22, three days after the debate Before making his report. Brinkert or his sup­ porters spoke with at least two newspapers, the Battle Creek Enquirer and News and Grand Rapids Press. The prosecutor said Brinkert initially told police he simply wanted to file the report on the alleged incident, but did not seek prosecu­ tion. After he filed a civil suit charging bat­ tery and defamation of character he informed the Public Safety Department that he wanted to press charges against Newell. Sykes said. “The police report was reviewed in its entirety., including conflicting statements from the complainant, suspect and eye witnesses. The conduct of Mr. Brinkert is not consistent with a person who was the vic­ tim of a forceful or violent touching. See NEWELL, page 2 Mobile home fire victims recovering Computer classes for senior citizens The Institute for Learning in Retirement will offer two computer classes at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College before the end of the fall semester. Both classes will be taught by KCC staff person Kelli Cowell at the center located at 2950 M-179 Highway. The first class will be for beginners and will cover the functions of the computer and how to manage your files. WSHam Doherty by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Tasha Howard- and her two children, pre­ school daughter Rachel Majewski and infant son Bradley Hammond, arc still recovering from the September trailer fire at Merlinos Hidden Valley Estates on Barber Road, north of Hastings. Howard, who had bums over 55 percent of open Just as the City Bank building on Court Street was coming down, the brand new gleaming structure of the new bank has gone up at the comer of Jefferson and Court in Hastings. The 33,000-square-foot bank will have a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday. her body, and Bradley, who had bums over 90 percent of his body, arc hospitalized and undergoing skin grafts. Rachel, who had bums over 40 percent of her body, will need more grafts but has been See FIRE VICTIMS, page 5 �Pag, 2 - Thursday. Novanbar 4.2004 - Th, Hating. Bannw ELECTION, continued from page 1 Howard “Hoot" Gibson District also takes in about half of Ionia County, where Newell did even better in the percentages. Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) easily won his sixth twoyear term. He received 19,169 voles to Democrat Peter Hickey’s 9,025. The break­ down in percentages was about 68 to 32 per­ cent. The Third Congressional District includes all of Barry County. There were only two contests for seats on the eight-member Barry County Board of Commissioners . In the Fourth District, which includes Carlton and Hastings townships and part of Lving Township. Republic/n Howard “Hoot” Gibson scored a resounding victory, 2,388 to 1,245, over Democrat John Loftus, who has run for a County Board seat often with the same results. The margin of victory for Gibson, who in August defeated incumbent Republican Ken Neil in the primary, was 66 to 34 percent In the Sixth District, Republican incumbent Clare Tripp continued the trend of GOP dom­ inance. She captured 2.259 votes to Democratic challenger Dee Lowell's 1,283. Tripp was returned to the County Board for her fourth two-year term by a 63.7 to 36.3 percentage. All other Republican commissioners were re-elected without opposition. The highlight of the township elections was the three contests for supervisor in Baltimore. Orangeville and Prairieville townships. All Clare Tripp were won by Republican newcomers. Richard VanSycle. who upended incum­ bent George Cullers in the GOP primary for Baltimore Township Supervisor, defeated Democrat Shirley Drake, who had been supervisor from 1992 to 2000. The count was 504 to 418. or 55 to 45 percent. In Prairieville Township. Tom Guthrie, who defeated incumbent Mark Doster in the Republican primary last August, bested inde­ pendent Ken Craft 921 to 736. The Orangeville Township contest was regarded as a bit of an upset and a gain for Republicans. The Democratic candidate. James Kahllo. was edged by Republican Thomas Rook 796 Io 790. The position had been held by Democrat Linda Blackmore, who resigned nearly a year ago and it was being filled in the interim by longtime Democrat Boyce Miller. The verdicts have resulted m all 16 town­ ships in Barry County being led by Republican supervisors. Some townships, like Orangeville and Hastings, have officials who are Democrats, but their supervisors an Republicans. Two GOP incumbents wen returned to their Baltimore Township trustee seats by outpolling Democratic challenger Chet Buhl. David Soya and James Rhodes had 470 and 435 votes, respectively, to Buhl’s 256 in a three-for-two race. In the only other contest Tuesday in Baltimore Township, a millage proposal to support the Dowling Public Library was uar- rawly defeated 435 to 420. The negative side also narrowly won in Johnstown Township, 785 to 723. doc-ning the library's request overall. Carlton Township voters approved a fin protection millage 714 to 464. but rejected a road maintenance proposal 724 to 503. Hope Township also had a three-for-two contest for trustee positions. Republicans Meryl Peake and John Woods polled 1X06 and 969 votes, respectively, and Democrat Barbara Cicby had 717. One of the few Democrats to win Tuesday in Barry County was Charles Boulter, who edged incumbent Timothy Weingartz for an Irving Township trustee's seat. 513 to 485. Republican Larry Brummel had an even 1.000 votes to win the other post The Irving Township fire millage request was approved by a vote of 880 to 574. Orangeville, perhaps the most active town­ ship in local elections Tuesday, saw two Republican challengers oust incumbent Democrats. Robert Perino and Linda Ribble collected 872 and 793 votes, respectively, to defeat Fred Lewis with 707 and Russell Stanton with 612. Another of the few Democrats to win a race Tuesday was Prairieville Township Clerk Noraajean Campbell-Nichols, who bested Republican challenger Shannon sletheny by jut 13 yotes. 904to891 Prairieville Township elected two Republicans so tnntees’ seats. Incumbent Blood drives s r Delton and Hastings Two Red Cross blood drives arc planned for later this month, from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Nov. 8, at St Ambrose Church. 11252 Fiona Road, Delton, and from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Moose Lodge, 123 North Michigan Ave. in Hastings Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain and sta­ bilize the supply. Estimates are that 60 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but only 5 percent of those eligible to donate ever roll up their sleeves. That's why the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross is placing increasing emphasis on recruiting and retaining first-time donors-especially as frequent and pro­ longed blood shortages threaten the lives of patients in Michigan hospitals. "Out of 100 people, an average of three give blood." says Fred Sterns. CEO of the Great Lakes Region. "That's simply not enough to keep pace with the needs of cancer patients, infants in neonatal intensive care, and victims of car crashes and other accidents." The Great Lakes Region must collect about 3,500 units of blood each week from volunteer donors to supply the 2.000 blood products need­ ed daily by patients in 70 hospitals across the slate. In the past month, blood collections Region­ wide have received a boost from high school and college-age donors who give at their schools' blood drives. But trends for the last two years reveal that blood collections have been Richard WnSyckto Thomas Rook Tom Guthrie had 966 and 958 votes, respectively, to turn marriage as only between a man and a back bids by David Gray (501 votes) and woman. Cindy Sage (393). Interestingly, county voters overwhelming­ The four Republican trustee candidates in ly went for the two incumbents in the race for Rutland Township all survived a challenge by Michigan Supreme Court, where Marilyn Democrat Rod Ritsema. Elected were Kelly was the highest vole getter with 14)034 Dorothy Flint (1.263). Robert Lee (1.289). and Stephen Markman 13X91. Kelly, ras­ Joe Lyons (1.443) and Gary Rogen (1.284). cally. was endorsed by Democratic grtaqts. Ritsema came up with 867 votes. One of the most important ways of deter­ Heaviest voting was in Thomapple mining straight party voting is the contest for Township Precinct One (81.83%) and Yankee State Board of Education. Republicans Nancy Springs Township Precinct Tro (80.64%). Danhof and Robert Smart had 16.159 and Barry County also followed Michigan 14.917 votes, respectively. Democrats trends by approving two state-wide ballot Marianne Yared McGuire and Herbert Moyer propcnals by wide margins. One was to force . polled 9X99 and 8.921. in that order. In those a vote on any new gambling casinos and the races, the GOP candidates were preferred other is a constitutional amendment defining nearly 2 to 1. Flu clinic set for this morning The Barry-Eaton District Health Department win offer a flu vatrinatinn clinic from 9 am. to noon today. Thursday. Nov. 4, at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Only people meeting the following criteria win receive the flu vaccination • All children ages 6-23 months. • Adults aged 65 yean and older. • Persons ages 2-64 yean with underlying chronic wifriiml conditions. • All women who will be pregnant during the influenza season. • Residents of nursing homes and long term IW H- !- -A— care facilities • Children aged 6 months - 18 yean on r' renic aspirin therapy. - Health-care workers involved in direct patient care. • Ont-cf-home caregiven and household contacts of children aged <6 months Flu shots are $20, pneumonia shots ate $30. and tetanus shots will also be available for $20. Medicare B and Medicaid will be accepted. For more infortiiatioi call the Barry-Eaaxt District Health Department hotline at (269) 945-9516) extension 2, or visit the website at www.barryeasonhealli.org 'Mr wntMi wns snemrs race n mocx oBcnxi ' muuJp down an avenge of 5 to 10 percent below goal in any given month. "We're working hard to build a new genera­ tion of blood donors, and to educate donors of the importance of giving blood on a titular basis," says Stems. "It !s something simple you can do that makes a lifetime of difference to a sick or injured person." Blood donors must be at least 17 yean old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good gener­ al health. The process of giving blood takes about an hour. To learn about blood drives in your area, call 1-800-GFVE-LIFE. For more information local­ ly, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. NEWELL, continued from page 1 “To have wailed three days to report the incident, talk with various media outlets and file a civil complaint before the police inves­ tigation was completed led me to believe that there may be an ulterior motive for seeking prosecution," Sykes concluded. Brinkert accused Newell of angrily grab­ bing him by the arm, squeezing it and refus­ ing to let go for a time immediately after the candidates’ forum. “He was squeezing and shaking my arm and wouldn't let go," Brinkert said of the alleged incident. “He was mad. It was an intense moment. Then he threw his water bot­ tle at a trash can and missed, so there was water spilled all ever the floor." Civil charges of defamation and battery were filed Wednesday, Oct. 27. in Ionia County District Court by attorney James Kinney of Hastings. The complaint alleges that Newell was quoted in the Grand Rapids Press last Sunday as saying,“ I think Mr. Brinkert has some sort of mental or drug problem," when asked about the matter. Brinkert is seeking SI in damages, his costs for taking the legal action and a published public apology from Newell. When asked about why he's seeking only $1 in damages, he said. “It’s not about money. I don’t care about that," and his attorney. Kinney, has concurred. Brinker, said the incident Oct. 19 began when Newell concluded the candidates’ forum by asking him if he was so pro-life in his position on abortion, why the local Right to Life chapter chose instead to endorse Newell. The forum ended at that point, but Brinkert said he then approached Newell and asked him why he endorsed interim appointed Barry County Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes in the upcoming election against challenger William Doherty. Brinkert alleged that Fekkes. who has not been endorsed by Right to Life, has helped teen-age girls get abor­ tions without parental consent. Brinkert said Newell then asked him, “Haven’t you heard my storyT’ Brinkert replied that he knew very well Newell's scripted presentation about how his wife was adopted and if she had been aborted, he would have never met her. The challenger sard that while grabbing Brinkert’s arm, Newell then angrily told him if he ever brought this up again in public, “I was going to lose" and “I was going to be in trouble." Newell denied that anything of the sort happened and was quoted in the Grand Rapids Press as saying, “He says I grabbed him. I never touched the^guy. I may have touched him, but there was nothing aggres­ sive about it 1 think Mr. Brinkert has some sort of mental or drug problem. This is pure fabrication." In the civil complaint, Brinkert also took umbrage with Newell’s comment to the Ionia Sentinel-Standard that the only crime com­ mitted was by Brinkert for filing a false report. In a prepared statement, Newell said, “I'm disappointed with the allegations made by my opponent to get some publicity. This is a com­ plete fabrication. There is absolutely no truth to these allegations. “1 can surmise that this cheap political stunt came about because I’m the only candidate endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan. “When Mr. Brinkert goes to the press two days before he goes to the police — that real­ ly tells you something. “The allegations are a desperate attempt to discredit me and the wort I’ve done for this community." Brinkert said he delayed taking official action against Newell because he feared repercussions. Brinkert also claims he has several wit­ nesses who saw or beard the incident, or both. His campaign manager, Joe Lukasiewicz of Hastings, said he did not hear what was being said, but noticed Newell grab Brinkert’s arm and show anger. Chris Norton of Bellevue essentially said Brinkert’s explanations of what occurred were accurate. Others who saw or heard the alleged incider.* were Eric and Wayne Geisler of Ionia and the wives of both randidatrs. Eric Geister is involved with the Democratic campaign of Henry Sanchez against Republican incumbent 70th District Stale Rep. Judy Emmons. Wayne Geister is presi­ Hastings Middle School students, ike eighth-grader TTya Aosny. had the opportuni­ ty to vote In a mock election Monday, when they selected George W. Bush as presi­ dent, and decided on several key local and state-wide issues. dent of the local union that helped put on the program. However. Ionia High School teacher Doug Tackmann, who moderated the forum, told the Batik Creek Enquirer and News that he didn't see anything out of the ordinary occur during or afterward. Newell, first elected state representative in 2000. is seeking his final two-year term in Lansing He is a retired state police com­ mander. If he is elected next Tuesday, he will not be able to run again in 2006 because of by Manfe Wrstorer Sta^Wriur Hastings Middle School students had an opportunity to voice their opinions in a mock election Monday, voting on several key issues, including president. Barry County Probate Judge and Sheriff, and on state-wide proposals 1 and 2. Out of about 790 students at the middle school. 425 registered to vote and participat­ term limits. The 87th Legislative District includes all of ed in the mock election. In the presidential race George W. Bush won. with 59 percent of the student vote, with John Kerry earning 36 percent and Ralph Barry County and about half of Ionia County Both candidates for the legislator's post will square off in next Tuesday's general election. Nadar I percent. For sheriff, write-in Jason Sixberry won handily with 69 percent of the vote, defeating Dar Leaf. The Barry County Pfobate Judge rare was close, with Bill Doherty defeating Stephanie Fekkes by 16 votes. Proposal 1, which is -to amend the state constitution to require voter approval of any form of gambling authorized by law and cer­ tain new state lottery games" was not passed by the students. Proposal 2. which is to amend the state constitution to specify what can be recog­ nized as a 'marriage or similar union' for any purpose, was passed by about 45 votes. The students were able to use actual voting booths during the mock election and a short­ ened for of the ballot. School officials wanted to show appreciation for the use of the items, as the students got the feeling of voting in an actual election. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. 2004 - Page 3 Chili dinner, auction raises $4,000 for senior class graduation party This class will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 4,11 and 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 azn. in the computer lab. The cost is $20 for HR memben and $26 for noo-memben. The second class will be on Creating a But shear and Mail Merge Using Word at Thnradays, Dec. 2. 9 and 16 from 8-30 to 10:30 azn. The cost is $20 far members and $261or non-members. Each participant will receive a diskette and instructional materials. These dasaes are hands-on computer classes and will provide adtMnnal skills to help students on their home or work computers. To register, call KCC at 948-9500, exlea<kn283S. Prospective bidders at the community Chili dinner and auction await the beginning ot the evening's bidding. The event raised about $4,000 to help finance the all-night graduation party for Hastings High School's Class of 2005, said Cody Norton, who organized the event with his wife Lorie for the Parents of the Hastings High School Senior Party. Thomapple Wind Band starts again Auctioneer Terry Armour asks for bids on one of the many items auctioned off to benefit the Hastings High School Senior Party to be held May 27 at a top secrc-t location The Thomapple Wind Band has four more rehearsals before its next concert in December. The tv hr enols are from 7 to 9 p m. each Thursday. Oct 28. All ofthe band's teheanalswiU be held in the Ilaalingi High School band room from 7 Banner CLASSIFY larc CALL... The Hastings BANNER to 9 pun. Thursdays, on Oct 28, Nov. 4.11 and 18 and on Dec. 2. The concert is scheduled for 3 pan. Sundry. Dec. 5. The band is under the direction of Joseph Lafoye and Dave Macqueen. • AB instrumentation is welcotoe, but the band is especially needs clarinet and percuslioepiaym. For iafiwinalion on how to get involved in the bead, or to borrow an iaotmmnal, if needed, pieeae call commitlee member Kim Dumke (945-9181) or director Joe LaJoye (945-9766). • 945-9554 A band entertained with German music during the fundraising event, held at the Leason Sharp Hall in Hastings. Ag Preservation Board has vacancy The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual with an agriculture background to serve on the Agricultural Preservation Bowd. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, third floor of the courthouse, 220 W. State St, Hastings, KSaff*”**^* nistoncai society planning banquet Lunar eclipse Bidders check out items to be put on the auction block, including new and antique merchandise. A silent auction also was held for items ranging from gift certificates for Dairy Queen Blizzards to golfing and bedliner spray. This strange sight, an eclipse of the moon, could be viewed by the observant naked eye last Wednesday evening. Astronomical buffs have noted the next such lunar eclipse will not take place until another seven years (Photo by Perry Hardin) Members of the Barry County Historical Society are busy planning their 40th anniver­ sary banquet The banquet will be held Thursday evening. Nov. 18, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church on North M-43 Highway. Social boor will begin at 6 pm., with dinner at 7. Tickets are on sale and can be ordered by ••adtag a check for $15 to the Barry Comny Hiuaricxl Society. Box 311. Hastings. MI High winds cause area power outages About 1500 Consumers Energy customers were without power due to the high winds that impacted the state Saturday. Oct. 30. The weather-related outages affected some 90 Hastings residents. Utility, line clearing and contract crews continued to restore power throughout the day Sunday and Monday. Locally, the 911 Central Dispatch Center was flooded with calls Saturday about trees and power lines being blown down, power lines down and fires started by lines sparking. Most calls came in between! 1:20 a.m. to around 5 p.m. Residents of Woodland. Prarieville. Barry. Thomapple. Irving. Baltimore, Hope. Carlton Townships all called with reports of trees and limbs down in roadways. A Johnstown Township resident called around noon with the first of several power lines reported down. Yankee Springs Township called twice with fires starting near Bowens Mill. Hastings residents had called in two fires between I and 2 p. m.. near South Park Road. Some residents at mid-week were still cleaning up trees, limbs, and debris in their yards. Trick -nr-treaters dodged puddles and leaf piles swirling in the wind around neigh­ borhoods Consumers Energy cautions all area resi­ dents to avoid touching any downed wires and to report them immediately by calling I800-477-5050. or the local law enforcement agency. 49058. Parent-teacher conferences set The Hastings Area School System will have fall parent-teacher conferences during the week of Nev. 8-11. Times and dales will be as follows: ' • Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Star Elemeoury Schools, Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School — Monday, Nov. 8. from 5 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday. Nov. 10. 5 to 8 pzn., and Thursday. Nov. 11,1 to 4 p.m. • Pleasantview Elementary School — Monday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 10. 4 to 7 pun., and Thunday, Nov. 11.1 to 4 p.m. Elementary conferences are scheduled between parents and teachers and are held in the child's classroom. Middle school conferences for the Blue end Gold groups are held in the west gym and conferences with co-curricular teachers are held in the multipurpose rooms. • High school conferences are held in the high school gym on Monday snd Wednesday and in the auxiliary gym Thunday. Paul Henry Trail closed this month Tbc Middleville section of the Paul Henn Thornapple Trail is dosed to pedestrian and bicycle use from Nov. I through Nov. 30. It will reopen on Dec. 1. Rotary pancake supper planned The Hastings Rotary Club's annual pan< ske supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wedneeday, Nov. 10. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Coot of the all-you-can-eat meal will be $4 apiece. Tickets may be purchased from any Rotarian, at the door or at Bosley's Pharmacy co South Jefferson Street in Hastings. Proceeds will be used to benefit four-year Youth Leadership scholarships and ocher local programs for young people. Art auction set for Saturday night The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will be celebrating its lOth annual Art Auction Saturday. Nov. 6. al the Middle Villa Ian m Middleville There will be music by Pacific Lite, live and silent auctions, dinner and time to meet other art (overt. Social time will start at 6 p.m., dinner will be al 7 and the auction will get under way at 8. Call 945-2002 for reservations. Tickets are $35 each. Legislative Coffee silted for Monday The next legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 tn. Monday. Nov. 8, at the County Scat Rcux:*rxnt in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are Stale Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Duet, nroresenting Third DistrictCodjyaKmft Wrn Bbkrs They will diacom recent issues and trice up any con­ certs constituents may wish to talk about. A strew vole will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the iaaaes diacusscd. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet el 7 pm. Monday. Nov. 8. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School Gerald and Marcella Martin will present a program about their recent trip to Greece and they'll taDt about what the Olympics has meam to that country. The public is welcome to attend. Hotiday grief workshop set Barry Community Hospice will be offer­ ing a holiday grief workshop. 'Getting Through the Hobdays."from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. at the Barry Community Hospice Office, 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. The annual holiday season can be very difficult for someone who has recently expe­ rienced death of a loved one While the whole world seems caught up with the gaiety of the holiday season, those who are griev­ ing are struggling with the stinging reminder of what has been, but will never be again. For the bereaved, getting through the holi­ days may be an ordeal and a challenge, rather than a time of celebration “Getting Through the Holidays" is an educational, grief workshop designed to help the bereaved anticipate, navigate and cope with the upcoming season. There is no charge for the workshop. Penons wishing to register or to receive more information should call the Barry Community Hospice office at 948-8452. 21 inducted into Hastings National Honor Society A formal induction ceremony to welcome 21 new members of the William T Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society at Hastings High School was held Nov. 1 in the Community and Recreation Center. The inductees and current senior members are pictured here. Inductees include Jacquelyn Beduhn, Danielle Hodges, Amanda Hurless. Katrina Jacobs. Curtis Krallman, Adam Nini, Jennifer Stout. Lauren Azevedo. Allison Bryans, Scott Coleman, Kati Dakin, Daniel Diamond. Emily Haney. Jennifer Johnston, Jessica Mikolajczyx, Chelsie Passmore, Stephen Peurach, Erika Schroeder, Craig Sherwood. Kristina Tolger and Rene Wlnegar. Current members are Elizabeth Acker. Allison Cooney. Brian Cottrell. Catherine Fish, Jaimeson Fisher. Sarah Frantz. Daniel Hoffman, Ashley Ingle. Anna Lawrence. Katie Lawrence. Amber Peck. Kristin Pufpaff, Taylor Raymond. Kathlyn Rounds. Brandon Schwartz, Courtney Wakley and Joshua Wescott. During the program. Mark Martin was the guest speaker and the Hastings High School Varsity Singers performed "Gifts." which is a memorial tribute to the late Herb Moyer, former choir director CofiacomoiirtytMiMeon newsstands dmghu tarry County I I �P»ve 4 - Bunday. NovenSwr 4. 2004 - The Heeling, Banner Debate is a sign of healthy democracy America was on its best behavior To the editor: along to watch them vote. What a fine exam­ ple to set for your children! Many voters told the election workers. “thank you for doing your job." We have many blessings in this great coun­ try. Voting is just one of them. On Tuesday. Nov. 2. I «.T witness to "Small Town America" in its fin-sl form. Elections are a special part of our heritage. Al times we had to endure long lines, hut our voters were patient, considerate of others and general good natured about the waiting. It was exciting to see so many first-time voters. Many parents brought their children Thelma Curtis, Lake Odessa J ( Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. ConQTOSS Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (A* of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 168, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhofrn, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. ’ State Senator Patty Biritholz, Republican, 24th District (AR of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: eenpbirkhoiz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Another election has come and gone, but the job of the newxpapering goes on. I would like to take the lune to thank everyone who wrote a letter to the editor over the past few months. Some have suggested seeing so many letters in the local newspaper is a negative sign about how things are going in the community. I believe the opposite. I think it shows people really care enough to take the time to write a letter, pul their name forward as the author and express their feelings about issues important to them. This freedom of expression is a form of communications available to taxpayers that they should cherish and be willing to fight for. To say the letters aren't important, or it steps over the bounds of food community responsibility is just "garbage." It’s a sign of a healthy debate and a healthy democracy. We print more than 30 newspapers from all over the state at oar printing plant in Hastings. In the week just before the election. I counted the letters in all the publication, we printed and the total was less than the number found in the Hastings Banner for the week. I think that speaks volumes about the residents of Barry County and their concent for what's going on in jteir county, their state and their country. — — During this election season, this newspaper has been called everything from biased to spreading lies about issues facing the peo­ ple of Barry County. If you looked at the stories our critics were talk­ ing about, you would sec they were news stories, reporting what happened We don't make the news, we just report it I would like to let the readers of this community newspaper know that we take the responsibility of putting out newspapers very seri­ ously. We have eight people on staff in our news departmtnt work­ ing long hours dedicated Io getting the informatitxt and putting it into readable articles for you. the readers, each week. Do we make mistakes? Sure, don't we all? But our staff works hard to get all the information as accurately ns possible on as many issues we have the time to cover each week. You wont find a small weekly newspaper group anywhere is West Michigan taking on as many tough assignments, covering as many stories as we do at J-Ad Graphics each week. There indeed have been sane negative stories questioning local leaders and elected official about the decisions they have made, impacting local taxpayers. That's the job of a newspaper. We are not a newsletter for elected officials and local government Our job is simply reporting the news, the good bad or ugly. When we have opinions, you will find them clearly under the heading of opinion, not as pan of a news strry. There's been a lot made of the general climate in this election sea­ son, condemning it as nasty or divisive. 1 believe any time you get the people interested in the process, wanting to voice their opinions and taking pert it should be considered a success for our democra­ cy and we should continue to explore, understand and even celebrate our differences. The most serious problem you have is when people aren't watching, taking pan or they just aren't concerned. Thai's when you really are in trouble and should be concerned. Back to work... Taxes, taxes, more taxes The Barry County Board of Commissioners is at it again. If you remember, it was about a year ago dial commissiooers levied the maximum amount of property taxes allowed by law witb­ oat the cocaent of us. the taxpayers. When they decided to allow the maximum rate of 7.8333 mills a year ago, they raked in an extra $800,000 to $900,000 for fiscal year 2003. Because of the Headice Amendment, commissioners had to roll back the rate to 7.5717 mills for this year. But lan week they decided to levy the maximum the full amount of 7.7453 mills allowed by state law again, another 2.34%. which nets them another $270:000. From my simple math that's more than a million bocks in additional taxes in less than one year. Their response to the question of why was "it’s good business * I don't know about you. but it only makes good business sente if they needed the additional money and this was the only way to get it Otherwise, it makes more sense to let the taxpayers of Barry County have the lower rate, leaving the money m their bank accoums for the things they really need, not more government I know most taxpayers didn't have the time to attend the commission'r trotMn-taxatioo meeting the evening of Oct 26. but you can call your county commissioners and tell them what you think. With the additional taxes it will bring Barry County's fund balance to more than 7 million dollars at time when most taxpayers could use the additional money themselves. But what do I know? I'm not an elected official, I'm just a taxpayer. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Citipbirr District No. 1 (City of notings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. * - , District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters TraR Court, Middtevffie. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Ntesakl, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (289) 945-9402. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. District No. 4 The requirements are: (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & 8 small oortion of Woodland Two.) Kenneth H. Neu, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-5145. • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AH that will be printed Is ths writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names win be withheld at the editor ’s discretion for compelling reasons only. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-9685. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. ■ District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of for-profit businesses will net be accepted District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0496. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there Isa compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. District No. 8 ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature win not be published or will be edited heavily. (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry TWp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. * • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one Issue will be limited to one for each writer. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phono (269) 948-4891, tax (269) 948-4884. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legtoiy or typed, double-spaced. What got you to vote? On Tuesday, a whopping 73 percent of the registered voters in Barry County went to the polls. Was there any particular issue that got you to the potts this year? ' ___________ i rw Ha>tfa*i Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pubbthtd by... Hastings Baninar, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-K54 John Jacobo Frederic Jecebe Praaidart Vta Pvaaidara Diavan jseobe 8@OVtw/TlMMW "NEWSROOM* David T. Kung (Edffix) Eteno GM (Aasteanf Edtor) Helen Mudry I---r amcia jonns Bren Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ttineeho uoury nuewi Marcto Westover Heather Rood • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtoaaBad ada acoaptod Monday trough Friday. 800 ajn. to 530 pm. “1 vote every time there is an election because I would feel bad if I didn't.” “I always vote, so I did not need any particular issue to get me to the polls. It is a responsibility of being an American to “I didn’t need any spe­ cial issue to get me to vote, I always make sure that 1 vote." “There was no special issue. I just always vote." vote.” “I always vote because if you don’t vote, you don’t have the right to complain.” “My family has mem­ bers in the military. This issue really was heated in our discussions about the election and why we made sure to vote.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacoba •Mbacrtptoaffi Batea; S2S par yaar to Barry Coway W par yaar to a^ototog counaaa $29 par yaar atoavtoara POSTMASTER Sand addraaa changaa to: PO BaaB Haaangt, Ml 490684802 Second Ctoaa Poataga Paid al HajOnga, Ml 49058 I I I �Th, Hung. Bamr - Thuraduy. Norembur 4.2004 - Pag. 5 Orangeville mining application postponed by plan commission Jeremiah Kimbel Randy Volosky Two deputies join Barry County Sheriff’s Dept. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer is introducing the two newest members of the Barry County Sheriff's Department Both men are currently working in the uni­ formed division as patrol officers and he wishes them both only the best in their careers in law enforcement with Barry County. Deputy Randy Volosky.-a Barry County native and Hastings High graduate, received his degree from Kellogg Community College. He then attended the Police Academy at the same school, graduating in May of 2003. Vblosky's interest in law enforcement stems from his father who is a trooper with the Michigan State Police at the Hustings Post He and his wife live in Barry County. Deputy Jeremiah Kimbel comes from the Cadillac area and received a degree from Baker College prior to moving to Barry County. His interest in law enforcement began when he joined the Middleville unit of the Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve Officer. He then attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College Police Academy, graduating in May 2004. Kimbel and his wife live in Barry County. by Frao Faverman Staff Writer Reams of new data in support of the appli­ cation by Gun Lake Investors (GLI) were pre­ sented Oct 25 to members of the Barry County Planning Commission. Action was postponed until the Nov. 22 meeting of the commission, when the GLI application will be the only item on the agenda. Commissioners, while deploring the ava­ lanche of information and the lack of time to digest it nevertheless asked pointed and per­ tinent questions. Among the items submitted were analyses of the Martin and Orangeville parcels show­ ing the distribution of gravel (33 percent), sand (62 percent), and silt (0.4 percent) al the Orangeville site. The Martin site has 25 per­ cent gravel. 71 percent sand, and 3.2 percent silt. James Telman, the attorney representing GLI, noted that this was the best quality site owned by GLI and was better than those of their competitors. 'It’s unusual- that's why it makes the property valuable,' be said. Telman dealt with some of the objections raised at the Sep:. 27 meeting of the Commission. The Barry County Road Commission was neutral on the roads accord­ ing to him and traffic from the site would use Wildwood or Saddler. The unstable area of Marsh Road where a major Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority line is laid will not be used, thus allaying the authority’s con­ cerns about the impact of heavy truck traffic on the line. Robert Goodheart, professional engineer. Pathfinder Engineering Inc., representing GLI. took on the water-related issues that had been raised, specifically the impact on wells and Gun Lake. He said the site was very sim­ ilar to that in Martin. Test boles for monitor­ ing wells had been done, a hydro-geological study had been done to the standards of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and would be submitted to the department should the special-use permit be approved. He also said that some more work would be needed to determine the impact on the ground waler tables. The estimates are conservative.' be said, noting that the maximum effect would be a decline of one-half foot. Commissioner Bill Stough observed. There's an awful lot of new information here. I’m not sure what my questions are. Will this address the impact on both lakes? Together or separately?' Goodheart answered. The effect to the lake at west is three-fourths foot at the east property line.* Stough questioned, 1 thought the impact through evaporation alone is one foot.’ ’No," responded Goodheart. Stough continued, 'Not enough derail.' a reference to a figure showing general ground waler contours. 'I'm used to seeing remedia­ tion maps with arrows showing flow,* be said. The discussion continued Wells are 40 to 60 feet down in the aquifer while ground water is 5 to 10 feel below. Stough said. ’You are modeling one well; in reality there won’t Hastings Middle School to honor veterans at lunch Hastings Middle School Principal Michael Karasinski is inviting all veterans to a Veterans' Day celebration and luncheon that will take place at Hastings Middle School Wednesday. Nov. 10. The celebration will start with lunch at 11:30 ajn. in the Multi-Purpose room. The student council members will serve the guests as hosts and hostesses. This year's menu consists of lasagna, tossed salad. French bread, with coffee or milk to drink and dessert. After lunch, everyone is asked io proceed to the West Gym for an assembly. The school plans to recognize all veterans individually. Veterans are urged to feel free to bring in any uniform and mementos, medals, etc., from the military. The Hastings Middle School Band and Choir wiU perform a few selections as well. Any person who would like more informa­ tion or to give the school information about a veteran is asked to call (269) 948-4404 by Friday. Nov. 5. Paintin’ pumpkin gourds at the library Sarah Cook, Alexis Chandler. Lauren Grubius and Eric HoebetSng palmed snail pumpkin gourds last Friday at Delton District Library’s pre-school story time. Beth Broadhurst read a scary story about a scarecrow. Story time takes place at the library every Friday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. released and is living with family members. The three were badly bunted when their trailer exploded after a cigarette was lit and ignited some gm fumes that had filled the mobile home. The story made from page news when Lakewood freshman Terry Miller, their 15-yeer-old neighbor, entered the bunting trailer three times to rescue the children. Miller wm later recognized in a school assembly with State Senator Patty Birkbolz and State Repreaen'ative Gary Newell. An account has been set up in Tsaha Howard's name at Grand Valley Credit Union, 329 N. Michigan Hastings Mich. Local Artist will be on hand with their beautiful handcrafted items. (or ecological education II, 2OO4I Illi RSDW, \()\l MBI R 4-8 PM ? Duck and fish decoys The next Barry Comity United Way Celebrity Server Night win be held from 5 Io Wildlife photography and cards Get an early start to your shopping at our Holiday Gift Show. Chose from a great selection of home decoratives, nature books and guides, calendars, and •J childrens items. Bill Stovall, of Stovall Products, will be available to answer questions about the bird houses and feeders carried in the gift shop. dise for a drawing. Flattail Crer*-Woodcarvings and baskets ture, wind chimes, nags, swags and soaps H 49058. Friends of Howard had a benefit rummage sate last Saturday at the Pint Congregational Church in Lake Odrill Besides all the donated clothing, toys and house hold items, many area merchants donated new merchan­ Celebrity servers to help United Way Marut Aktau of Annual Holiday Gift Show ■ Goodheart replied. The east will be one foot higher than the west* Barney again said. *1 want to see Martin on this so DEQ can see the relationship. Did the DEQ know about the other lake?* 'Not officially.* said Goodheart. The DEQ knew because of December 2003 meet­ ing of the Barry County Economic Alliance (a refererce to the first presentation of the aban­ doned proposed lake and RV park on die rite).* Barney also questioned the appearance of the Martin site where operations have begun. To his comment that from its appearance the site was poorly maintained, Telman said. "We wanted to keep the rural appearance, so no grass, just weeds.* Barney responded. There could be a better approach. It appears unprofruional and poor­ ly maintained. There are botnet nearby.* Araxadmg Io Telman, the mining operation would move from north to south at the rate of two or three acres at a time. Barney said. *1 want a two-year plan that keeps the berm close a the pit* He ronrinunt. The berm would need to be landscaped. The rest of the land could be planted and maintained. Extend the berm as areas are opeard and landscape it high.* He also nosed. The Martin property berm is nnkwnpt Keep * better landscape, *Dow for a screening effect and noise and light abatement for people who live in the area.* Barry County Planning and Zoning Commiaaica Chairman Clyde Morgan had several critical cornroents about the Martin rite after hu examination of it *1 juat drove in. There is no gale. I want acr Ta the road, there's.a little building, a tma>, lake or pood — no wanting, no fenc­ ing,* be said. He continued. The big thing la a 500-galkn fuel tank just sitting on the ground The wells are shallow. A leak would mean bottled waler for years. I don't know why no gaae or fencing. Benns don't keep people out* Steve Oetmen. a GLI partner, pnianrd out There's a 'No Tfe'.paning' sign.* Morgan's response was vigorous. 'If you want to put something like that in this county. I'd be up in anna,* he said. ARE VICTIMS, con­ tinued from page 1 nstifute 2 nd be a well, but gives some idea.* Goodheart said. *lt is the industry standard, meets the DEQ requirement’ Commissioner Mkk Barney took up the discussion, noting that the Martin project was not shown on the map and it should be. Telman interjected, 'It’s not required * Varney continued. The two bodies will equalize?" Weedfull TMngs-Pressed flower cards. Stained glass and wooden bowls Handmade pottery gifts Nature photography ABcaHaat Brickyani Farm Handmade soaps 9 pro. Wednesday. Nov. 10. at the Elias Brothers Big Boy Restaurant in Hastings. Proceeds from the evem are donated to the Barty Comity United Way campaign. The Maitre'd for the evening will be Dick Groos and Tom Groos of the Viking Corporation. The wait staff may be a local doctor, dentin, banker or sheriff, all warning up to raise tipe for the United Why campaign. “We have a kx at fun serving dinner and making money a the same time for a won­ derful cause," Steve DeBoer said, "and in the many yean we nave been doing this, we haven't spilled oo anyone yet" Brrider the tips raised during the four hours, 10 percent of the day's proceeds also will be donated to the United Way. •Discount does not apply to Swarovski and Kahles Optick or guest vendors' items. l Bring this | coupon \ {in to receive KJ* - Ceramic wildlife and Christmas items including nativity sets ----•Coupon----- Ag O WA F Your purchase of 'SO or more J Quilts and baskets Carolyn Miller Leaf prints o 701W. Cloverdale Road., Hastings, MI 49058 L 269-721-4190. • Visit ffww,cedarereekinstitulMrg The BANNER To subscribe, call vis at-•269-945-9554 �p>8» e - Thureday. November 4. 2004 - The Hasanps Banrw Girrbach Funeral Home 4| Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County Leona N. Cole and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Fondly Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway BELLEVUE - Leona N. Cole, age 88. of Lacey Road. Bellevue, passed away Wednesday. October 27. 2004 in Thomapple Manor. Hastings, entered into God's eternal Worship Together ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. HOPE UNITED FAMILY CHURCH 2601 bay Read. Dowtin*. MI M-37 W M M-79, Rev Rkbod (616) 9454995. 751-302! chonb Church HIA1UZV1LLE HlU C8UBCH 12711 S. M-43 Ihfinray. Dem. MI 490*6 • 26O47MI93. Paw. Bcnunl Blur. Amciae Peaor. Refer OeypooL Sunday Semi 2694114007. Church Secretary Delilah Besaett Office houn. CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH mu Ctatafea Soofey 3 JO-4:15 SAINTS ANDREW A HASTINGS ASEMMLY OF GOD ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rl Rev. David T. Hnrtwkk Rector. Stoday Service Tunes 9:15 un. Mornmg Prayer. II fl) un. Holy Cntonaaina Wednesday 6fl) pan. Evening Prayer service. AB savioes Evening WOODLAND UNTIED 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. Woodtad, Ml 4097 • 3674061. ajn. • Sunday School 10:30 ajn. «e> 13-19); Ad* BMe Study ■ No noamd Holy Dqrmrvice timet cte rn-zno or ihaon ««nz>. Van an rWbuu a WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METBOOtST CHURCH 2654. Worship Services. Suaday. Kk30 aua; Satiny School. 9J0 “Monter CtavrA of the HMd-WUe (614) *43-3014. The Rev. ft. WOui FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Itotiux. Ptofe Potor. Ptotor Me Mtaotrin; tab.9-.30ua. Sunday School far til 10:45 un.. Morntag Wontip Service; 6fl) pan.. Evening Service; 7fl) cun. Sr. High Youta. Wrttanitay rod Jr. High Youth, Praya rod Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 9484004 for mfannoioa co MOPS. Ladies Bible Stadies. Oyer. Pana. Sunday Soviets: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour, 11 fl) ml Morning Worship Service; 6fl) HASTINGS FREE 301 E. Son R4 (Ontr <4 Sue Rd. and Bokwood St across from Toa's Marta). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Bnanlbed, Pastor of Counseling AVoitatka. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery avadabfe for all services. Swtivya: Worship Services 1:30 and 11 fl) ajn. Quizzing Practice 8:30 m Kids for all ages KKJO ajn. Adak elec­ tives September through MMriMn. Nuraoy Avaitabte a 10 un. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Rnsaefl, Pastor. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. NeehviDe. Ml 49073. PadorDcn Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Manta Celebration 10 un. Fellowship Time before the Jim Dickinson hading; Making Eads MretXoa Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6fl) p.m. Wednesday MMwoefc: 9fl) un. SCAMPS (safer citizens) Bfate Study. 6J0 care and peace at last. Leona was bom on June 26. 1916 in Assyria Township. Barry County the daugh­ ter of Fred and Evangie (Skidmore) Miller. She lived all of her life in Assyria Township and attended the former Ellis School. Leona married Howard J. Cole on July 25. 1937. She was a diligent and tireless partner, as they worked their farm together for over 50 years. During the 1970's and into the 1980 ’s, they were a familiar sight with their large variety of fresh vegetables at the Fanner’s Market in Battle Creek. She devoted her whole life to her husband, children and grandchildren. Leona also enjoyed gardening, traveling with her son and daughter-in-law. sewing, reading and was known in her family to be a wonderful cook and baker, especially homemade bread. Leona was a faithful member of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Howard on April 29. 2002. after 64 years together and sister Doris Wenskc. Leona will be deeply missed by her daugh­ ter. Norene (Leonard) Fox of Bellevue; daughter. Nancy (Bill) Bivens of Parma; and son. Steven (Joie) Cole of Stanwood; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is also sur­ vived by her brother. Orval Miller of Battle Creek and a s.ster-in-law. Lucile McClelland of Bellevue. Funeral services were held Saturday. October 30. 2004 jl the County Chapel United Methodist Church of Dowling. Pastor Patricia A. Harpole officiating. Burial was in the Ellis Ce.uetcry near Lacey. Memorial contributions may be nude to the Country Chapel United Methodist Church of Dowling. Esther Converse Renate B. Fekkes HASTINGS - Mrs. Esther Converse, age 91. of Hastings, passed away Saturday. October 30. 2004 peacefully at Carveth Village. Mrs. Converse was bom in Middleville, on April 18, 1913. she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Sarah (Kingsley) Allen. Esther was raised in the Merit and Shelby, Michigan areas. Her family moved back to the Middleville area when she was 18. where Esther completed her education, graduating from Middleville High School. On November 28, 1935 at the Baptist Parsonage in Hastings she married Clifford Converse Sr. The couple purchased their family farm on State Rd. in 1946 where they lived until Clifford passed away in 2001. Together with her husband the couple enjoyed riding and nurturing their horses. The couple was well known and recognized in the area for their exceptional teams of Draft Ponies, which they regularly displayed at local parades. It was not uncommon for the couple to fill the wagon with four generations of family as they proudly rode the parade routes. The couple also extended their love of ponies by taking their team to Tendercare and NAPLES. FLORIDA - Renaxe B Fekke*, the beloved wife of Robert H Fekkes. pnsred aw*y I'hunday. October 28. 2004 at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples. Florida. Renate was bom October 10. 1932 in Backnang. Germany. She immigrated Io the United Stales in 1956 to Indianapolis, Indiana. She married Robert H. Fekkea on April 25. 1959 and conttmred to reside in Indianapolis with her family and friends until Thomapple Manor on more than one occa­ sion for the residents to enjoy. They were reg­ ular attendees at the Prairieville Fann Days 65 years. Esther was also known for ability as an exceptional seamstress. Esther is survived by her daughter, Edith Berens; her son, Clifford (Jude) Converse; her eight grandchildren; 25 great grandchil­ dren; and one great grandchild.. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years Clifford; her sisters. Ruth, Bernice, and Iva; her brothers. Glenn. Harold and Lyle; a grandson. Eric; a great grandson, Edward Kenneth; a great grand­ daughter, Randi Lee; and a son-in-law. J. Kenith. Funeral services were held at the Dank Funeral Home. Nashville on Tuesday, November 2. Burial took place at Irving Township Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. can so on Agift tolhe Baty Ccmnumit)' Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the tame of the person you designate. .Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269)9454)526. Save Hundreds of Dollars with Our ADVANCE PLANNING i Coffee Hoar. 9J0-11 fl) ajn. Utataeaday Prayer BMe 7fl)pja. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hawings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael QUIMBY UNITED BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST COUNTRY aunt 9275 S. Bedford Id.. Dowling. Ptaae 269-7214077. Paator Pan 49051 069) MS-2936. Id 111 David Raper. Serving the Needs of YOU? HOW aavfce 9*5 *jn. Nanay provided. lOfl) ajn.; Wontip 11 fl) ml, 6fl) wrtwp wwhkmmj■ FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Done! Hotatoa. 623-5400. Wontap Semen: 1:30 and II un. Notes; 7 fl) p.m. Adveoturen; 7fl) p.m. Choir. Friday, Nov. 5 11:00-2:30 p.m. Hastings ’■ 'omen s Club; 7fl) Party Meat Cutting. Saturday. Nov. 6 - 8:00 a.m. Pasty Sale; lOfl) am. Catechism 4; 5.-00 pun. Holy Communion; 8fl) p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 7 8fl) A 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 ajn. Sunday School; 12:45 p.m. Jail Worship Monday. Nov. 8 .- 7fl) p.m. Women of Faith. Tueaday, Nov. 9Ifl) pjn. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov. 10 - lOfl) ajn. Wbrdwaichcrs; 2:00 9:30; Ctech Savka 10J0 un. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster 10:30 un -noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER REMINDER 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prcscnpuons-- 118S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office houn are Mooday-Thunday 9fl) a.m.-Noon and lfl)-3fl) p.m. Friday 9fl) ajn.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. II fl) Traditional 1. Enables you to "Celebrate Your Life. Your Way 2. Provides you with all the options and services available. # 3. Eliminates emotional overspending as all your plans are known. 4. Guarantees that you will Sunday school claucs a 8:15. 9:30 and 11 ajn. Chancel Choir Thursdays at 6.30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9fl) a_m. Traditional Worship; 11:20 a_m. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 9fl) Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both Earl Engle, Jr. WOODLAND - Eart Engle. Jr . age 84. of Woodland. passed away early Monday Dom­ ing. November 1. 2004 st Pennock Hospital. Earl was bom in Hastings on June 24.1920 to Eart. Sr. and Roan (Nonna) Eagle. He was valedictorian of his class at Hastings High School. Eart married Stella Jordan on November 12. 1944. He had fanned on Woodland Road for many yean and served as die postmaster of Woodland from 1965-1986. He had been very active in the Democratic Party in Barry County. Eart look it upon himself to restore and care for the Mauch Cemetery on Brown Road, which has since been cared for by Woodland Townsnip. Eart is survived by his sons, Jerry and Carol Engle af Lake Odessa and Jeffrey and Kathleen Engle of Woodland. six grandchil­ dren. seven great grandchildren; brother. Estle Engle of Cadillac; sister-in-law, Alice ing relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 49 years. Stella; and sever­ al brothers and sisters. The funeral service was held on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel with his nephew Sterling DeMood officiating. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Koopa six sons. He enjoyed cutting wood and playing cards with his sons and their wives. Holiday gath­ erings with family around him and working on projects in the garage. His dimming eye­ sight in his later yean did not make him bit­ ter. but increased his care and concern far 7fl) p.m. Stewardship. WOODGUOYK BRETHREN CHRBTHAN FARHH 4187 Coats Grove Rd. Pittor In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Florida, 34105. . attended school in Winterport, Maine. Maurice known by friends and family as "Buster" was a devoted husband for 51 yean to his wife. Laura, and a loving father to bis or 1-517452-1806. Ml 49058. Dynes. Madeline Dynes. Tira Rae Caldwell and Trisa Caldwell; her sister, Trudel Braun; her brother-in-law. Werner Braun; and niece, Sabine Braun. Visitation will take place at Fuller Funeral Home at 1625 Pine Ridge Rond, Naples, Florida, between 9 and 10 am. on November 6, 2004, and will be followed by a funeral service at St William Catholic Church at 11 MIDDLEVILLE - Maurice K. •‘Brnbef Mayhew Sr., age 76. of Middleville, paired away Thunday, October 28, 2004 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Maurice was boro on May 7, 1928 at Winterport, Maine, the son of Chattel E. and Adlaide (Chick) Mayhew. He wm ntoed and of Aaym BA. Nate*. IfidL 49073 ml; Evening Service a 6fl) pjn.; She is survived by her loving husband of 45 yean. Robert; two daughter*. Andrea Fekkes Dynes and Stephanie Fekkes; two son-in-laws. Patrick Dynes and Lester Funeral Chapel. ABUNDANT LIFE CEDAR CREEK BIBLE with her husband. Resale worked far 40 never have to pay more than todays prices. 5. Provides you and your loved ones with total peace of mind. 6. Planning in advance is one of the most loving and caring things you can do for your family 7. Allots you to choose one of our payment options. David C. Wren Location Manager n Funeral Home, inc. 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2471 Fax: (269) 945-2296 Stay informed on local events.. Subscribe to M tie BANNER! Call... 945-9554 others. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 yean. Laura D Mayhew; six sons. Maurice K. Mayhew Jr., Rick (Rhonda) Mayhew. Ed (Janine) Mayhew. Kevin Mayhew, Bred (Shirley) Mayhew. Art (Della) Mayhew, all of Middleville; 12 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends; inother-in-law, DeEtie Baker of Middleville; sister. Dorothy (Dave) Antepara; brother. Leater (Lila) Mayhfw, both of Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Edward and Adlaide (Chick) Mayhew. Also surviving are five half-sisten. Ruth (Sumner) Thompson. Barbara Mosher. Inez (Jimmy) Jewell, Elena (Rob) Phillips Jx. Helen (Maynard) Parker and one half-broth­ er. Kenny (Pat) Heath; three listen-in-law, Jean (Cecil) Gallup. Shirley (Ken) Rountree, Norma (Bill) Blair, all of Middleville and one brother-in-law. Jim Baker of Hastings.. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 4, 2vO4 — Page 7 Bernard Bumham (Bernie) ____________Herrington_________ WEIDMAN - Norman Ernest Rathbun passed away at Clan Hoapital in the early morning houn on Saturday morning, October 23,2004. Norman was born November 3, 1918 in Detroit, the ion of Ernest Rathbun and Matilda Onlee Sherman Rathbun. Norman graduated from east Tawaa High School and enlisted in the Coast Guard, where be served his country during WW1I from bases in Boston, Mass.. Long Beach. Calif , and New York, N.Y. Norman married Ethel Murphy of New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 23.1942 in New York. N.Y. They sealed in East Thwas, living there until 1956, when Norman obtained employment at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland. Norman retired from Dow Industrial Security in 1978. Norman was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Rathbun, his mother. Matilda Chambers, his stepfather, Stanley Chambers, his adopted son. Phillip Rambun, his sister­ in-law, Maxine Rathbun and his brother. Roy COLUMBUS. MISSISSIPPI - Bernard Burnham (Bemie) Herrington, age 93. of 234 Windsor Blvd.. “The Arrington." Columbus. Mississippi died on October 28. 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. He was bom on April 25. 1911 in Kalamazoo, to the late Harold and Goldie Herrington. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, life member of the Fidelity Masonic Lodge No. 513 in Kalamazoo and a Christian Scientist. Prior to his retirement in 1975. he was a vice presi­ dent of manufacturing at Checker Motors Corporation. Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his first wife Luella L. Herrington (Kerbert) and brother Edward B. Herrington. Survivors include: wife. Eva O. Herrington (Bach) of Columbus, MS; daughter. Slterry L. Herrington of Hastings, son. Deitiel K. Herrington and wife, Barbara of Plainwell; and daughter. Sally A. Collison and husband. Clarence of Starkville, MS; sister. Doris M. Kalinowski of Lodi, CA; two step-daughters. Sue A. Paradiso and husband, James of Grangeville. ID. and Jennifer L. Mahieu and husband Martin of Lawton; five grandsons, and their wives, three step-granddaughters: one step-grandson and eight great grandchil­ dren. A graveside service and interment will lake place at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being made by the Rupert. Durham. Marshall and Gren Life Story Funeral Homes. Plainwell Chapel. In honor of Leona’s 80th birthday her family will be hosting an Open House Saturday, November 6th 5-8 p.m. at Delton’s Barry Township Hall. We welcome everyone to stop in and wish her well but no gifts, only ane.sdance is requested. If you have a photograph you can donate for a “memory collage” that would be greatly appreciated. Robert W. "Bob” Hopkins Rathbun. Norman is survived by his wife, Ethel Rathbun of Ml Pleasant, and their children. Loretta Lee Cooper of Hastings, Jane (Blake) Griffin of Bellevue, Stanley (Kathleen) Rathbun of dare, and Onlee (Lee Toney) Bowden of Traverse City. His grandchildren are Steven (Cheryl) Cooper. Daniel Cooper, Daria Montgomery, Michelle Sharp, Harmony (Griffin), Ryan Holcomb, Adam Holcomb. Noah Rathbun and Angela (Luke) Harris. Norman's great-grandchildren are Stevie Lynn Cooper, Alyson Cooper, Katelyn Cooper, Lance Cooper, Nathan Burhans, Nicholas Montgomery. Janelle Montgomery, Tyler Sharp, Morgan Sharp, Thylor Ardis and Drew Harris. Following Normans' retirement from Dow, he and Ethel enjoyed an extensive camping trip throughout the Southwest They then retired to Cullman. Ala., where they lived until 1987, when they returned to Michigan, settling in Hastings, and later moving to Weidman. Norman wu talented at craftamanihip, building miniature furniture, cypress docks, beaded ornaments, jewelry and guardian angels, lawn decorations and wind chimes. He was very generous with his creations and many of his friends and family still enjoy hearing the melodious music of his chimes. Norman was a kind soul and be will be missed. Services were held Monday. October 25. 2004 at the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home in Clare. His daughter, Onlee Bowden presented the euglogy. His granddaughter, Harmony Griffin sang "You Lift Me Up" and “Amazing Grace." Prayer was offered by his daugh'cr-in-la’v, Kathleen Rathbun Interment was at Weidman. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Norman's name. Please view and sign the Rathbun Family online condolence register st www.stephensoo-wyman.com |Scott C Glumm| HASTINGS - Mr. Scort C. Glumm. age 48. of Hastings, passed awsy Tuesday. October 26,2004, suddenly in Kalamazoo. Scott was bom in Niles on December 27, 1955. He was the eon of Charles and Virginia E. (Hurry) Glumm. He was raised in the Lansing area and attended area schools there, graduating from Everett White High School. Scott then con­ tinued his education at Lansing Community College where be studied criminal justice and also received his pilot's license. Scott was currently employed as a truck driver at TransForce, in Kalamazoo. He served in the US. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post in Caledonia He was the husband of Christine (Chamberlin) Glumm. The couple was mar­ ried on July 28,1984 in Frances Park. They moved to the Hastings area in 1992 to be closer to their family. Scott was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing (especially at Mud Lake), camping and spending time outdoors. He was also an avid golfer. Scott is survived by his mother, Virginia Glumm; his beloved wife, Christine; his daughter, Danielle Glumm; son, Justin (Shawns) Glumm; sister, Charlene (Robert) Pollard; brother. Mike (LuAnn) Glumm; his sister-in-law, Janet Colby; nine grandchil­ dren; and eig«t nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, brothers, Philip Colby and Ronald Glumm; and a sister. Sue Hollis. A memorial service was held at The American Legion Hall in Hastings on Saturday. October 30. 2004. Arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. BATTLE CREEK - Linda Hummell. 60, of Battle Creek died Sunday. October 24. 2004 at Care Community. She was born in Washington. NC on February 7,1944 the daughter of Albert Allen & Alice Irene (Everson) Merriman. Linda graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1962 and continued her cdu cation at Kellogg Community College. She worked at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years and also taught accor­ dion, cheerleading and baton with the Young Americans of America. Linda married Charles Arian Hummell on December 13. 1978; be preceded her in death on March 6.1990. She is survived by a son, Ted (Dana) Keniston of Lansing; a daughter. Tara (Rick) Johnson of Battle Creek; her step-mother Virginia Merriman; a grandson, Gavin Keniston; a step-daughter Arm Magoon of Hastings; four step-sons. Charles (Pat) Hummell of North Carolina. Perry (Jessica) Hummell & Dan (Kelli) Hummell. both of Pennsylvania and Ed Hummell of Kentucky. She is also survived by a brother Brian Merriman of Battle Creek; several step­ grandchildren and one step great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Donald Merriman. Linda attended Garrison Hills Wesleyan Chord' and was a member of the Middleville VFW Post#7548 Auxiliary, the American Accordion Association, the Michigan Accordion Society and the Great Lakes Accordion Association. Linda enjoyed arts & crafts, sewing, music and volunteering with the 4H Club. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m„ Thursday. October 28 . 2004 ai the funeral home with Pastor Rick Weesner officiating. Interment followed at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed al www.farleyestesdowdle.com <http://www.farleyestesdowdle.com/> Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269-945-9554 HASTINGS - Robert W. “Bob” Hopkins, age 76, of Hastings, died Thursday. October 28.2004 at Pennock Hoapital surrounded by bis loving family. Mr. Hopkins was bom on June 7, 1928 in Calhoun County, the son of Fred and Lola (Crain) Hopkins. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School. He was married to Betty L. Patten on November 4.1949. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek for 33 years, retir­ ing in 1983. Bob was an avid outdoorsman. enjoying hunting and fishing. He has wintered in Venice. Florida for the past 20 years. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife. Betty; son. Mitchel) (Iva) Hopkins of Nashville; daughters. Leslee (Jim) Kwant of Grandville and Lome (Brian) Smith of Charlotte; son, Mark R. Hopkins of Aventura. Florida; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister. Billie Keller-Chandler. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Renucci House at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids or Pennock Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral.homc.com). Grace P. Wateon HASTINGS - Grace P. Watson, age 101, of Hastings, passed away October 30. 2004. Mrs. Watson was bom July 19, 1903 in Hope Township, the daughter of Augustus and Mary (Anders) Peake. She was a graduate of Barry County Normal and Western Michigan University. Mrs. Watson laugh: in rural schools in Barry County for five years and in Niles, for 23 years. She enjoyed tatting, reading and she espe­ cially loved traveling, as she traveled to Alaska. Japan. Hawaii, and Mexico. She is survived by 16 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by brothers. Ira and Erie Peake and sisters, Linda Lord and David Keller were united in marriage on August 7, 2004 in Hastings. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Michael Anion. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Gloria Wellington of Sebring, Florida. The groom is the son of Dennis and Betsy Keller of Dehoo and Pat Honeysett and Russ Shaneck of Hastings. The matron of honor was Cheryl Napier, sis­ ter of the bride. The maid of honor was Jessica Lord, daughter of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sandi Wake and Kris McNally, friends of the bride. The best man were Jim Keller, brother of the groom and Craig Lord, sou of the bride. Groomsmen were Gary Kellay and Brian Heath, friends of the groom. Usher was Mart Slocum, cousin of the groom. Performing as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies was Rob and Erin Redman, broth­ er-in-law and sister of the groom. This day never would have been so perk t without the help of all our family and friends. We would like to let all of you know how mxh we appreciate your love and support. BOY, Jacob Zachary, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 21. 2004 at 507 ajn. to Tiffany Marguard and Jeremy Cutler Sr. of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Erika Guadalupe, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 24. 2004 at 10:05 a.m. to Trina Horstman and Jorge Mendez of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches The prospective bride-groom is employed as a Union Carpenter with Integrity Interiors in Okemos. A July 30.2005 wedding is planning in East Lansing. lay Anthony Friabie. Hastings and Tttcy Jo Loogstreth, Hastings. Lester LeRoy Dutcher. Wayland and Susan Mane Vandefifer. Wayland. Zebulan James Truer. Middleville and Alaina Jane Haselden. Hastings. Jack Eugene Piche, Hastings and Mary Sue Whaley. Heatings. ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, George Allen, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 17, 2004 at 3:43 ajn. to Gaye and Win Dryer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. long BOY, Donovan Elijih, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 13. 2004 at 10*35 pjn. so Casey Mays and Scot M. Rice of Nashville. Weighing 8 K*. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inchea long. GIRL, Grace Josephine, bom at Pennock Hoapital on Ort 21, 2004 at 6:10 p.m. to Angela and John Curtis of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ov„ and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Claire Elizabeth, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 12, 2004 at 10:45 p.m. to Jon and Lawanda Figel of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 indies long. BOY, Dylan James, born at Pennock Hoapital cn Oct 25. 2004 at 7:30 pjn. to Patrick and Sara Ottgen of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7.4 ozs. and was 20 inches long. GIRL, Leah Nalyn, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16,2004 at 2:54 to Amanda and Will Fields of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 8 ozs. and 22 indies long. GIRL, Madeline Elite, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 25. 2004 at 10:49 pjn. to Deborah and Brian Thomason Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11.2 ozs. and was 20 inches GIRL, Lidia Mae, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 13, 2004 at 605 ajn. to Ryan and Abby Westendorp of Freeport Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. aad 21 inches long. long. GIRL, Harmony NicoUe, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 23. 2004 at 11:52 ajn. to Logui Nouman and Heather McComber of GIRL, Zoey Christine, bora u Pennock Hospital on Oct 19, 2004 al 500 ajn. Io Charles and Courtney Ziny of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 cos. and 20 1/2 inches Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 long. inches long. BOY, Tyler James, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct 22, 2004 a: 7:21 p.m. to Kerry Bohannon of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tristyn Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2004 at 8:32 p.m. to Brandy Collins of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Owen Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21. 2004 at 6:42 io David and Christa Richmond of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. Leona Scott and Doris French. According to her wishes, burial has taken BOY, Dawson Isiah, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 19. place. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday. November 4. 2004. 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center. Hastings. Fr. Charles McCabe, officiating. Memorial contributions to Emmanuel Episcopal Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gorcs Funeral 2004 at 309 pm. to Christy Roberts and Devin Green of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 Home. Delton. Janet and William Wbotoey of East Losing announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Lynn *- Michael Wayne Trowbridge. He is the son of Emma and Lewis Trowbridge of Vermontville. The bride-elect is employed as a preschool teacher at C.A.C.S. Head Start in Chariotte. ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Jaycee Rae, boro at Pennock Hospital on Oct 17. 2004 al 3:58 a.m. to Michelle Slager and Nicholas Slager of Shelbyville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 Thanks to you... 648,943 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center f �r Page 8 - Thursday. November 4,2004 - The Hastings Banner 'tflnnie’s MAIL by Kathy MitchM and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. II. at Lake Manor. The program will be oc the his­ tory of Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa, which has just celebrated the centennial of its building. However, the church body dates to the 1870s. The society will have the depot/museum open Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 and 27. for Christmas Round the Town with a baked goods sale and crafters Jan Leak and Kay Klein. The freight house project is having changes with heat runs and electrical lines laid in the sand, which will be below the floor. The Ionia County Genealogical Society also will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 13. at Lake Manor. Member Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park will be talking about "Conducting Oral Histories." The winds were very strong on Saturday night when children went out for Halloween trick-or-treating, but the numbers were nor­ mal. The lawns and streets were littered with broken branches by mid-afternoon. Phyllis Shellenbarger suffered a fall at home last week and underwent orthopedic surgery the next day. Recent births listed in the Grand Rapids Press include that of Linsey, bom to Ryan and Diamond Reitz on Oct 6; Tanner Stephen to Stephen and Marci (Vroman) Gregory on Sept 27. and Trevor Ryan to Ryan and Jodi Simonon Oct 2. World Community Day, one of the four annual events sponsored by Church Women United, is to be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5. at the Ionia Presbyterian Church. The LeValley United Methodist Church will be host from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 6, for a roast beef dinner at the church on Kelsey Highway at David Highway, south of Ionia. The Boston-Saranac Historical Society is host for its 18th annual Heritage Arts and Craft Show at the Saranac High School gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Parisi, will be host to a Sunday fall harvest dinner on Nov. 7. with beef, ham and chicken. The local VFW Post will have its flea mar­ ket and craft sale Friday and Saturday. Nov. 12 and 13, at the post home. Call to rent a table at 374-4171. Berlin Center United Methodist Church will have its annual turkey dinner off site this year at the Saranac High School cafeteria on Saturday. Nov. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. In another departure from practice, the Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will have its fall meeting Thursday. Nov. 18, in Lake Odessa instead of Ionia. The M-50 highway project is even nearer completion. One can freely ’um on and off, cross the highway or travel east to west with­ out hindrance. One notable change is the con­ tour of the surrounding land at the Fourth Avenue intersection. The hills on both sides have been cut down greatly on the Deardorff lot and on the village park. Now the clear vision area is greatly expanded. Before there was a wide white line across the southbound lane, but one could not see oncoming traffic from either direction if stopped on the line. Two lanes are in use and the contractor and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) use the third lane with orange bar­ rels marking the division. Election Day was cloudy and dreary, but free of rain. The parking lot at the Odessa Township Hall was filled with many wouldbe voters parked on the lawn. Inside, the lines were moderate before noon. The only com­ ment from one worker was that there had been very long lines in the early morning and there were many first-time voters. Each precinct had three voting machines. Village skies let loose with a heavy downpour, pelting the girts during the course of their first mile. Runners were on the course from Hastings. Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley. Lakewood boys had the best score, followed by Delton. Middleville. Hastings and Maple Valley. Lakewood girts also won. followed by Middleville. Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley. Hastings did not have enough runners to have a complete team score. Lakewood boys had the first three indi­ vidual runners to cross the finish line — Corey Thelen. Casey Schrock and Jesse Schrock. Lakewood’s girls had runners who came in numbers 2. 3. 5 and 6. Maple Valley boys had runners who crossed fourth, seventh and 17th. . Oral D. Miller aasMa and want to warn them. Nearly 60 percent of people with diabetes suffer from neuropathy, or nerve damage, and may not be able to feel pain in their feet Because of circulatory problems, small cuts or blisters can be difficult to heal, and in the most severe cases, may result in amputation. Please urge your readers to check their feet daily, always wear shoes and visit a podiatrist every 8-12 weeks. Any numbness or tingling in the feet should be reported immediately. Taking proactive steps to improve our overall health is one of the smartest things we can do. - Randy Shafritz, M.D., Medical Director, Bayshore Wound Care Center, Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. NJ. Dear Dr. Shafritz: Thank you for your Mr. Oral D. Miller was born in Assyria Township, Barry County on January 16,1915 to Fred and Evangie (Skidmore) Miller. He Circuit Judge Jim Fisher reads to children in two first grade classes at Northeastern Elementary. A member of the Hastings Krwanis Club has been visiting first-graders at Northeastern to read to the children one of their favorite stories and then talking to the children about their career and why reading is so important. This is one of the many special community service projects Hastings Kiwanis Club is doing to assist youth in the community to a brighter future. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOV r 10J25 N Of ' J PM BURLINCTQN NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOV T 5a0fi*OJ>V NOV S » J PM ’9JS tLOVCRDALt RD NASHVILLE m I BEST BUY NEW 5’65 CUN LAKE RO I • t 3 PM HASTiNCS PAVED COUNTRY timely reminder. Readers who would like more information should contact the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) at 1-80Q-DIABETES (1-800­ 342-2383). went to be with his Lord Jesus on November 2,2004. He attended Ellis School. Oral was a lifelong fanner on the family farm first pur­ Basnrui naming chased by his grandfather Jasper. On May 23, 1937 he married Marian Blanche Klein of Cherry Valley Road. Middleville, who was a schoolteacher at Ellis Schorl. Oral drove a school bus for the Hastings School System for 14 years. He enjoyed his riders as students and again enjoyed many of them later in life as they became adults. Oral also held the office of Clerk for Assyria Township for 24 years. He was a member of the former Briggs Church on Lacey Road and later Country Chapel United Methodist Church of Dowling where be also held the office of Treasurer and was active in constructing the new church build­ Dear Annie: I was appalled at the letter from "Nameless," who was worried about abusive patents and said. There is no reason for children to bathe nude with their parents, ing. In 2000, he moved to Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek and in 2004 moved to the home of daughters Suzann and Elizabeth. Oral’s passions were family, fanning, his­ tory, woodworking, reading, crosswords, pets and wildlife. As a young man. Oral and Marian played guitar and sang with a small group. After his retirement, he began repair­ ing small motors as a hobby. Oral was extremely knowledgeable of his family's his­ tory as well as the history of Assyria Township Oral was a devoted father who always gave his love and time to his children, grandchil­ dren and great-grandchildren. He was pre­ ceded in death by wife Marian in 1989. sis­ ters Doris Wensko. 1989 and Leona Coie, 2004. He is survived by daughters Sandra (Shirley) Conklin of Comstock Park. Suzann Miller of Battle Creek and Elizabeth Miller of Battle Creek; and son James (Dena) Miller of Nashville; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Country Chapel United Methodist Church or charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be held Thursday. November 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday. November 5. 2004 at 11 a.m. at Country Chapel United Methodist Church of Dowling. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. these were HER children and it was her day off. I did not report her, but apparently, she now has a problem with me. Claiming that I swore may be her way of getting even, and to say 1 did it twice seems to give her lie more credi­ bility. The club director obviously believes her. The director said if I ever mention that unacceptable word again. 1 will lore my membership. Annie, unbeknownst io die chib (and this employee), I am a minister. I would NEVER use that kind of language. What is to prevent this employee from lying again to see that 1 am kicked out of the gym permanently? Should I file a slander suit against the dub? - California Minister Dear California: The club has not slan­ dered you. the employee has. Speak to the director and explain what you told us. If there is another false accusation, insist upon con­ fronting your accuser face to face. It could be a case of mistaken identity, and if not. you deserve the opportunity to defend yourself. Out of the loop Hear Annie: One of the secretaries in our Dear Annie: November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Approximately 17 million Americans have diabetes. 1 am a physician who specializes in treating patients with chronic wounds (a complication of diabetes) all­ last off. the The judge’s verdict is in: Read Dear Annie: I have been married to my wife for over 20 yean and recently found out my eldest son is not my biological child. Apparently, his father is my (ex) best friend. He and my wife kept this a secret for over 10 years. She claims he raped her. He claims it was consensual. I always had been suspicious about the two of them, but both denied any wrongdoing. I finally insisted on a paternity test, which showed I am not the father. (My son thinks the test was for life insurance) Should I tell my 11-year-oid son that his biological father is someone else? I raised him. and he always will be mine, but isn't he entitled to this information? And, can my wife ever be trusted again? - Hurt and Confiised Dear Hurt: Please say nothing to your son. He is too young to be burdened with such inflammatory news. Apparently, your wife chose not to report this alleged rape to the police, and although she still can do so, it won't accomplish much legally. Did their liaison continue, or was it a one­ time thing? On the assumption that it hap­ pened only once, regardless of whether or not it was consensual, we urge you to believe her version of events or forgive her. If necessary, get counseling to help you achieve peace and regain your trust. Yes, it can be done. But you must be willing. ueai wnn aianews residents form one precinct and rural votes are in the other. Both sets were in one room with ample space for each line and for the election teams. Lakewood runners were hosts for an Barry County meet Monday for their team event of the season. The girls led They were just over the first rise when Paternity problem Ij.' ■ I ever." I shower with my toddler son. and not once have I come close to thinking about it in a sexual way. My husband is in the military, so I'm almost a single parent I certainly can't leave my son unsupervised while I lather, so ‘if 1 don't bring him into the shower with me, I'd never be clean. Before he gets ap is too early for me. and his afternoon nap is too late. If I shower at night my hair doesn't look human in the morning, and hiring a baby sit­ ter is ridiculous (and expensive). I understand we all should be aware of the dangers of child abuse, but I don't want to feel like a sicko because I shower with my 2-yearold, and until he notices the physical differ­ ences between us. I will continue. - Squeaky Clean in Washington Dear Squeaky: In an effort to avoid any hint of inappropriateness, some people tend to go overboard. One must be cautious and office recently married. The head aecretary organized a surprise party for the bride-to-be. She collected money for a gift and had every­ one sign a card. I never was informed of either, which meant my name wasn't on the card and I did not contribute to the gift. I may have missed the e-mail sent around, but 1 doubt it And I dearly remember asking the bead aecretary if we were going to get a gift and was told, "No. Jun show up for the party." A few days after the party, I was told it wasn't too late to contribute, so I gave an amount slightly over what everyone else gave in order to make up for my tardiness. However, since the brfoe returned from her honeymoon, she has been particularly short with me. I also saw her filling out thank-you cards al her desk one afternoon and yet I never received one. All of this leads me to believe that, for whatever reason, no one informed her that I contributed to her gift. 1 worry that the newly married secretary thinks I somehow didn't participate. I want to find a way to smooth things over. What can I do? - Vexed in Vermont Dear Vexed: We suspect someone has deliberately been keeping you in the dark, but let's not jump to conclusions.. .rk the bride if she liked the gift all of you sent. Apologize for not signing her card, explaining that you wanted to. but somehow it bypassed your desk. Throw in some friendly conversation and hope for the best Star search Dear Annie: Fm 30 years old. and my dream has been to be a musician I love to sing and have been told I have a great voice. I sent a demo tape to one of the TV shows that "makes stars." but I haven't heard anything. My wife tells me to go for ft. but bow? Do you have any suggestions? 1 would love to perform in front of thousands of people. Music Lover. Upstate New York Dear N.Y.: You and everybody else. There is no magic formula for becoming famous. Sign up for local talent shows and open-mike nights, and check the want-ads for bands looking for a singer. Consider professional singing lessons. And good luck. vigilant but also take care not to poison our world with fear. Thanks for writing. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the .Ann Landers column. Please e-mail Confront cussing your questions to anniesmailbox@comcasl.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page al www-cre- Dear Annie: I am a member of a health club. Yesterday, the director called and asked me to come in and discuss an "incident" It seems one of the employees accused me of ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. using a major swear word on two separate occasions. I was shocked, to say the least They would not tell me the name of the employee, "to protect her." What about pro­ tecting me against this unfound­ ed allegation? I can guess who the employee Over youth graduated from the is. Last month, there were two young children playing tag in DARE program in 2002-2003. Just the locker room, yelling and NO to drugs! running wildly about 1 saw no parent in charge. After 10 min­ utes of this out-of-control behavior. I asked the children to Way please be quiet. The gym employee, who was present the entire lime, then stated that Thanks to you... 798 That’s what matters Barry County United & Volunteer Center say �The Hanngv Banrw — Thursday. Nowrtxr 4. 2004 — Pag, 9 r= Jht OAtunei From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS Bemadine Staiter LAKE ODESSA - Bemadinc Staiter. age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday. November 2. 2004. Bemadinc was bom in Lake Odessa on September 8, 1922 to Walter and Mary A lookdownmetnorylaiie... Hope Township’s Eugene McKay (Snyder) Brown. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1940. Bemadinc loved bingo and playing cards, and hated football and pumpkin pie with a passion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd “Stub" Staiter, her parents; grand­ daughter, Mary VanDeVelde; son. Curtiss Baum; daughter-in-law. Marilyn Baum; and brother. George Browr.. Bemadine had previously been married to Charles L. VanDeVelde and James Baum. She is survived by her sons. Charles “Mick" and Jill VanDeVelde and Monte and Joy Baum, both of Lake Odessa, and Jon Staiter of Lansing; sister-in-law. Gaylia Brown of Ionia; grandchildren. Mike and April VanDeVelde and family of Georgia. Josh and Cathy Mollan and family af Caledonia. Tammy Baum and family cf Mason. Jennifer Baum and Libby Baum of Grand Rapids. Jon and Angie Baum of Lake Eugene McKay and Albert King By Joyce Wdnbrecht Darwin John and Mary McDermott McKay were married on June 10, 1875. Darwin McKay was bom on Sept 11, 1855. Mary McDermott was bom on Feb. 12, 1850. They were married in August and two of their children. Chauncy and Alice, were bom there. They then moved to Barry Township in 1879 The log cabin home which they moved into was described by Mrs. McKay, as. being in danger of falling down, with large cracks between the logs. In this cabin. George McKay was bom in 1880. Darwin McKay got work at Hope Center and the family moved to the center. Eugene Henry McKay was bom in a log cabin on Kingsbury Road in Hope Center. This cabin was located across the road from Darwin's father-in-law, John McDermott’s, blacksmith shop. A tragic incident entered the lives of the family when Joseph Searles who lived west of Hope Center was found murdered in his home. Darwin McKay was accused of having done the deed. The death occurred on June 15. 1884. On Nov. 26. 1885. Darwin McKay was convicted and sentenced to life in prison by the Barry County Circuit Court. This put the family under a great deal of stress and made making a living very diffi­ cult At the end of five years, in 1890, a man who was dying confessed that he had killed Joseph Searles. Darwin McKay was pardoned by Governor Luce. Eugene McKay finished the eighth grade, went to Battle Creek and became involved in the cereal food industry, obtaining several patents for making cereal and in 1924 was vice president of the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. He also became involved in the Archway Cookie Company. Eugene McKay never forgot his own youth and its hardships and was willing as well as able to help others by providing food and shelter. He kept many families from starving during the depression years as a silent benefactor. He also Aever forgot about his life in Barry County. Hope Township, and from his home on Gull Lake, he spent many hours hunting and fishing in Hope Township. He died on June 13. 1958, leaving behind a legacy of humanitarian service to the area. Odessa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. November 5 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday. November 6. 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Private family burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the JacksonMutchler VFW Post *4461.or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Koops Funeral Home of Lake Odessa. Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. ■ Don't Let Election Drive Investment Decisions The campaigning and the commercials are just about over - and Election Day is upon us. As a citizen, you have something at stake in this election, and in every election. But as an investor, should you really be that concerned over who wins the presidency? You might think so, if you listen to all the claims coming from both parties. And yet, many of these charges and counter-charges are just rhetoric. Here's the bottom line: Individual investors have done well and poor­ ly under both Democrats and Republicans. Ultimately, the good health of the financial markets - and, by extension, your investment success - depends on a variety of factors hav­ ing relatively little to do with who's in the White House. Looking ahead Does a presidential election have any impact on the markets? Yes. If an incumbent wins, the stock market typically has performed a lit­ tle better over the next year - but that's often because the markets don't like the uncertainty caused by change. And this positive effect is really a short-term reaction. Over the longer term, a particular adminis­ tration's policies can have some effect on the economy, which in turn affects the markets. But it’s far from clear just how much control any president has over economic forces. And not infrequently, an administration's actions may not even have the desired economic results. So, as an informed investor, don't let Election Day determine your future moves. As you look ahead, then, what "big picture* factors should inform your decision-making? Here are two to consider. * Corporate profits - As a determinant of stock prices, corporate profits matter greatly today, tomorrow, next year and next decade. Corporate profits are a key driver of the financial markets. If you want a fairly dra­ matic illustration of this point, you need only look back a few years, to the late 1990s, when "dot-com" stocks were all die rage. Investors couldn't get enough of these companies, which seemed fantastically full of potential. However, potential is not profitability - which is something many of these companies lacked. And in 2000, this problem caught up with these stocks: Their prices plunged, and the fall helped drag down the entire market • Sustainable economic growth - If you want to see what might lie ahead for the financial markets, you might want to watch the progress of our economy. In general, a sluggish economy is not particularly good nr.ws for investors, particularly those who invest in stocks. At the other end of the spec­ trum. an economy that's too hot can lead to inflationary pressures and movements by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates - events that may also bring mixed results to investors. Consequently, you and other investors might want to hope for a "Goldilocks* economy not too hoc. not too cold, but just right. Vote your conscience if you want to have a voice in how your gov­ ernment is run. you need to vote - it's that simple. The winner of the presidential elec­ tion can play a huge role in shaping the issues of the day. But, as we’ve seen, other factors are likely going to be more responsible for determining the investment outlook for the next four years. So, when you enter the voting booth, let your conscience - not your broker­ age statement - be your guide. This entire site Copyright C 2004 Edward Jones STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Carmncabons Anteuser Buach CMS Energy Coca Cola DairrterChryster Dow Chemical ExxooMoW Far.dyDolar Ant Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson A Johnson Katogg's Company McDonald's Seers Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart 1735 25.52 4-1.05 4.77 5022 928 40.65 41.79 45.00 -DO Gold <»a.— 5421.35 57.01 10,035.73 1.7B OWol Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 48.43 29.93 1734 1324 39.18 90.47 3433 58.04 42.62 29.19 34.80 5.15 10.67 30.75 28.70 54.15 -.19 4135 451 457 -.96 42.41 4.17 439 4131 41.47 -3.07 431 -.16 432 4139 -.13 -1.13 425 437 4133 -55.80 -531 514725 4100M "At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.'1 People who could go anywhere for healthcare, choose Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. "My father was one of Pennock's first physicians and taught me what to look for in a hospital and personal physician. That's why I chose Pennock Endoscopy Center and Dr. Woodiiff. The new facilities are first class, well run and everyone was courteous. Dr. Woodiiff is very knowledgeable, compassion­ ate and takes time to explain test results. 1 could go anywhere for healthcare. But why would I with Pennock so dose to home?" Find out how Pennock can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To find a Pennock physician, call (269) 945-1749 or visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com Ifs Our Pledge. Dr. V. Hany Adrounie, Hastings Pennock Partner, David Woodiiff, M.D. Family Medicine Pennock H E A SERVICES > . otofessioMl. progresjiVe ^Panners invert’ 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNCX2KHEALTH.COM 09535531 �Page 10 - Thursday. NoramOar 4. 2004 - The Hatting* Bow Lions and Trojans travel for district title fights off Hopkins last week at home, 28-21. Both teams are rolling since early season slip-ups. For what its worth. Ravenna's final loss of the regular season was to Montague. 26-8. Kcik-off is set for 7:30 Friday at Montague. Here's a wrap-up of last week's district football action. Thomapple Kellogg's David Finkbeiner begins to sprint towards the outside to avoid a group of Grand Rapids Christian defenders Friday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The East Grand Rapids Pioneers and Thomapple Kellogg Trojans will meet in a rematch of Barry County's most exciting con­ test of the 2004 football season. This time, there's a district tide at state, instead of brag­ ging rights. The Trojans got to host the Pioneers the first time, and fell 42-34 in the regular season finale. East Grand Rapids needed a 75-yanl kick-off return from Kelvin Grady, and five touchdowns from all-stale running back Kevin Grady, to bold off TK in the second half after leading 27-7 at the break. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in East Grand Rapids. The Trojans know that no one will stop Kevin Grady, but they were happy with the way they were able to contain him a bit with their blitz in the sec­ ond half the first time the two teams met Grady became the all-time leading rasher in the history of Michigan high school foot­ ball last Friday in his team's 40-0 win over Sparta. His current career total of 7.905 yards surpassed the previous mark of 7413 set by Livonia Clarenceville's Tun Shaw. He also bolds the records for most consecutive 100yard rushing games, most career points scored, and most career rashing attempts. The two teams combined for over 800 yards of offense in the first meeting. Friday's winner will most likely meet the undefeated powerhouse from Lowell in a Division 2 Regional final next week. The Maple Valley Lions are beaded north and west again this week, after dispatching of the defending Division 6 state champs from Ravenna. This time they'll go past Muskegon to Montague. Montague (9-1) lost the first game of the season to Mendon, then swept its way through the West Michigan Conference on its way to an 8-1 regular season. The Wildcats knocked Maple Valley 26. Ravenna 6 by Joo Gambee On an unusually warm October night, with the moon in foil bloom and Halloween on the horizon, you had know this would not be a typical high school football night in Ravenna. The Bulldogs, defending stale champions, hosted Maple Valley Friday and the host team came out firing on all cylinders. Before the game was four minutes old. Ravenna had scored, going 72 yards in only eight plays, putting the Lions in a familiar early hole. But as they have throughout the season. Maple Valley responded in force, scoring four unan­ swered touchdowns in the second half to win this fust round District contest 26-6 and set­ ting up a meeting this week at Montague, a winner over Hopkins. “They (Ravenna) have an excellent pro­ gram.'’ said Lion football coach. Guenther Mittelstaedt. after the game. "They moved right down the field and there was nothing we could do to stop them." But the Lions have played from behind in a number of contests this season, and down by six with three plus quarters to play is not real­ ly a reason for concern. "Give credit to our line," Mittelstaedt said. “Both offensively and defensively, our line played outstanding tonight and made the dif­ ference “When they had a fourth-and-one in the third quarter with the score tied and we stopped them cold. I thought that turned the tide. I don't know who made that tackle, but it was the turning point in the game." Ravenna had come into the contest with a reputation as a state contender: The Bulldogs have woo Stale Champiooahips in 1994. Maple Valley's Ben Boss drops back with some pressure in his lace during Friday's district contest at Ravenna. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ter is owned and controlled by the Maple Valley Lions To show just how dominate the Lions were in the final two periods, they piled up 203 yards of offense, while holding the Bulldogs to just 89. In the fourth quarter it was even more evident, as the Lions rushed for 142 yards, while the Bulldogs finished the quarter with a minus 20 yards rashing. Their only positive yardage in the final 12 minutes came on 54 yards passing, giving them a net gain of only 34 yards in the period. Denver Hine led all rushers in the game with 104 yards in 21 carries. Keo Carns fin­ ished right behind him with 103 yards, but 82 Tun Wood led Ravenna rushers with 77 yards on 22 carries. He was the only positive force on the ground for Raveata. as the rest of the team with minus yardage on the night. The story of the game for Maple Valley was the third quarter. Adam Lamphere gave the Lions great field position and set up the Beardslee touchdown with a magnificent 53yard kick return to start the second half at the Bulldog 23-yard line. Six plays later on sec ond-and-goal from the eight. Beardslee put Maple Valley on the scoreboard. With jut under a minute and a half remain­ ing in the third. Hine broke free for his first touchdown of the night, going around left end for a 20 yard score. Caras' 82-yard touchdown ran came on the first play from scrimmage following a Ravenna punt in the opening minutes of the final period. Cants ran right up the middle, broke right and ran to pay-dirt One man had a shot at him at about the Ravetma 30-yard line, but Caras, who had a huge second half against Portland a week ago. high stepped free and from there no one could catch him. When Riven1* misplayed the ensuing kickoff and Lamphere recovered on the Ravetma 35-yard line. Maple Valley needed only five plays before Hine scored from 18 yards out. For the night. Maple Valley finished with 300 yards, all on the ground, while Ravenna finished with 196 yards. 124 in the air. Ben Boss led the team in tackles with nine and Naie Smith and Paul Morgan recorded sacks. Lion play-off push started in Morrice locker room When 1 was in Vietnam we had a saying about entering the Valley of the Shadow. It was a place that very few returned from. Last week the Maple Valley football team entered the MHSAA Valley of the Shadow, the annual state playoffs, from where only one team in each division will emerge. The Lions have been there before. In 1997. tbey entered the depths of tire Valley only to be turned away by Muskegon Oakridge. 64). in the State Finals and though they have con­ tinued to play outstanding football in the yean since, they have not gotten that far again. It is never cAj, as this is the “Win or Go Home" stage of the schedule and as the Lions prepare to advance to the second round of Districts this Friday, it seems like a good time to reminisce about this collection of high school hopefuls. I have watched this team develop as no other team since that '97 group. Al the begin­ ning of the season they hosted Pewamo-Westphalia and even though the Lions won. 224). it was clear that the offense was struggling. Then the 30-12 loss to arch rival Olivet exposed all the shortcomings this team displayed up to that point. r ** Entering the game against Morrice that third week, it seemed this team was destined to finish somewhere in the middle of the SMAA pack. It lacked the drive and determination of previous Maple Valley teams I have observed But then something happened. And I can tell you exactly when. It was half-time of that Morrice game. The Lions had struggled through the fust 24 minutes much the same as tbey had struggled in their first two games. But when they came back on the field for the sec­ ond half, it seemed as if it was a different team altogether. On the very first play Denver Hine hit the bole like a man possessed. Possessed of the spirit of Maple Valley football. But he was not alone. Maple Valley was blocking with the fierceness and heart that has been the foundation of this program since Guenther Mittelstaedl became the head coach in 1985. It looked like a completely different team. Instead of just trying to push people around, the line was knocking them down and the backs were hitting the holes quicker and The Lions’ Ben Fox (right) looks on as Joe Desrochers drags down a Bulldog ball carrier on Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 1996, 1997 and 2003. They were runners-up in 1998. And trying to come from behind against a team with a program like that must have seemed like trying to come back from a three games to nothing deficit against the New York Yankees. But like the Boston Red Sox. the Maple Valley Lions did nor let history dictate the present This is a team that has the work ethic it takes to stay the course and not lose sight of the ultimate goal. Tbey know that if they keep playing hard good things can happen. And this is a team that truly believes that the sec­ ond half is in their hands and the fourth quar­ of them came on one electric touchdown ran with 10:24 left in the fourth quarter. Maple Valley's other score came on an eight yard run by lason Beardslee in the third quarter which tied the game. Ravenna's touchdown came with 8:11 Io play in the first quarter, a 25-yard touchdown pass from Chad Patterson to Nate Kearney. Patterson completed three of his first four passing attempts for 53 yards and that touch­ down in the first quarter, but from that time on be was held in check. He finished with seven completions in 24 attempts and had two pass­ es intercepted. Joe Desrochers intercepted one in the first quarter and Ben Fox came up with a pick in the fourth. Middleville 21, GA Christian 14 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It might be time for the Trojans to atari call­ ing their senior tailback Ben Ybema Superman.. Following Friday night's 21-14 come from behind Trojan victory over Grand Rapids Christian in which Ybema ran for fourth quar­ ter touchdowns of 30 and 37 yards, he said he saw open field ahead on both the runs. Trojan fans already know Ybema is faster than a speeding safety, but now they have to add X-ray vision to his list of powers. There were boles opened for him at the line of scrimmage, but on his 30-yard TD run with 11:30 left to play that led to a 14-14 tie Ybema had to ran through a lineharker or two at the 18-yard line then step through a uckler at the Eagle seven before crossing the goal line. On his 37-yatd ran. which gave TK the lead with 3:40 to play, he bad to step trough tacklers at the 30-yard line then stiff arm an Eagle at the ten to get into the end zone. Ybema finished with 152 yards on 18 car­ ries to lead TK. His “more powerful than a locomotive" partner, senior Adam Loveless finished the night with 93 yards on 18 carries, as TK continued its second half dominance. TK got the scoring started on a 58-yard pass from Chris Humphrey to David Sm FOOTBALL, page 13 driving harder than they had up to that point in the season. I don't know what Mittelstaedl said to them during that 15 minutes together at half-time, but whatever it was, it worked the final game of the season, against a powerful Portland team, was a culmination of all the hard work and grit that has typified Maple Valley footbell over the years. They held one of the slate’s leading rushers. Brandon Smith, to only eight yards rash­ ing in the second half and less than 100 yards total in the game for the first time this sea­ son. After the game, Mittelstaedl said that this was Maple Valley football at its best and he was accurate in his praise. Then this last week, against defending stale champion Ravenna, the Lions reached back into their storied history as a team that controls the line of scrimmage when they win. and they completely dominated in a 26-6 victory. This team has come further than any team in recent years and they have put it together at just the right lime. If they continue to play with the spirit and determination they showed against Portland and Ravenna, there's going to be a new Shadow in the Valley. The Shadow of the Lion. The Trojans pile onto each other as they take the field before Friday night's pre-district victory over Grand Rapids Christian. The Trojans travel to East Grand Rapids Friday night for a 7 p.m. kick-off in the district final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hasengs Banner - Thursday. November 4.2004 - Page 11 Corey Thelen wins 3rd straight regional title; TK’s Rebecca Winchester also makes state Malek is Brooklyn bound by Brett Bremer Sports Editor At the beginning of the 2004 cross country season the Lions wouldn’t have asked for much more than to be able to generate a team score at Saturday's Division 3 Regional at Hudson High School. The Lions did that in both the boys' and girts’ races, and more. Maple Valley senior Akok Malek qualified HOMING SCOPES Wednesday RM. Hair Care Center 23; Greenridge 21: Railroad Street Mill 19; Shamrock 19: Seeben 18; Mace Pharmacy IS; Eye and Ent 12. Women's High Games and Series - K. Becker 203-564; S. Beebe 191; S. Pennington 174; N. Boniface 168; R. Murrah 165; P. Vanoost 144; J. Pettengill 133. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 21; 4 Horsemen 20; Funky Bowlers 20; Bulls and Heifers 19; Red Dog 17; Get-Er-Done 14; Gutter Dusters 14; Sandbaggers 13; 12 ozs. at a Time 12; Robbers 11; Team 12 8; Nobody's 7. Women’s High Games and Series - B. Wilkins 200-521; G. Otis 190-507; T. Robbe 160-429; L Rentz 154-428; E. Hammontree 190; D. Snyder 185. v Mens High Games and Series - K. Hammontree 231-567; S. Krallman 212-548; B. Curtis 190-540; J. Shoebridge 189-518; M. Kidder 182-514; D. Wilkins 154-393; M. Eaton 219; B. Churchill 193; G. Snyder 188; T. Barlow 181. Senior Citizens Nash's Harem 22-10; Wieland's 19-13; King Pins 18.5-13J5; Kuetnpel 18-14; BAT’S 16.5-15.5; 4 B's 16-16; Sun Risers 16-16; MAM’S 16-16; Early Risen 153-163; #1 SEmor 15-17; Pin Pals 143-173; Ward's Friends 14-18; Butterfingers 12-20; Friends 11-21. Good Games and Series Ladies - R. Murrah 198-465; C. Stuart 161-443; L. Cheeseman 167; J. Gasper 190; S. Pennington 178; G. Otis 196-514; Y. Markley 171; R. Murphy 159; J.R. Kasinsky 162-398; T. Walker 172; M. Kingsley 120-315; S. Patch 172; J. Snyder 149-399. Good Games and Series Men - J. Heney 145; L. Brandt 227-584; B. Terry 194-545; R. Nash 174-475; M. Schondeimayer 168-431; R. Adgate 174-459; R. Wieland 190; W. Brodock 184-524. Bvwienttes NBT 23-9; Dem's Dolls 20-12; Railroad Street Mill 16.5-155; Kent Oil & Propane 14-18; Hecker Agency 13.3-18.5; Slagel Concrete Construction 9-23. Good Games and Series - J. Pettengill 157; D. Snyder 178-505; T. Christopher 184­ 507; P. Fowler 148; S. Dunham 154-422; K. Fowler 177; G. Prater 162-404; P. Britten 161; B. Hathaway 157; S. Merrill 167. Daesday Mixed Woodmansee Scwmill 22-14: Full House 22-14; TVCCU 21-15; Hastings City Bank 16.5-19.5; Woodland Sales 16.5-19.5; Woodland Machine 16.5-19.5; Yankee Zephyr 13-21; Consumers Concrete 14.5­ 213. Men's High Games & Series - S. Hause 210; G. Hause 224-566; T. Neynleiyer 217­ 594; D. Benner 203; R. O'Keefe 230; P. Scobey 214; K. Beebe 201; D. Clements 209­ 555; D. Risher 198; T. Graham 180. Women's High Games & Series: D. Neymeiyer 171; S. Miller 147; S. Brimmer 173; J. Clements 187; B. Norris 145. for the Division 3 Stale Finals, at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn this Saturday, with his 11th place finish al Hudson. The Lion boys also finished 11th as a team. Malek led them with his time of 17:43.5. Mike Hall was 30th overall in 18:41. fol­ lowed by Dustin Jones 52nd in 19:17.1. Eric Westendorp 77th in 20:43.1. and Kaleb Root 86th in 21:40.4. Jackson Lumen Christi won the boys race with 67 points, followed by Hillsdale 74, Lansing Catholic Central 85, Stockbridge 108. Hanover-Horton 152. Addison 166, Albion 176, Quincy 204, Leslie 234. Napoleon 247. Maple Valley 354. Olivet 288, Michigan Center 303. East Jackson 348. and P'ooUyn Columbia Central 454. Hillsdale boasted the top two runners in the boys' meet. R.P. White won the race in 16:34.6. and Jeff Maxfield was second wi'Ji a time of 173)1.6. Kyle Shropshire of Stockbridge was third in 17;06.4. and Olivet's Ben Ruthniff was fourth in 17:163. The top two schools, as well as the top 15 individuals qualified for the state meet. Jackson Lumen Christi and Hillsdale also fin­ ished fust and second in the girls' race. Lumen Christi won with 38 points followed by Hillsdale 48. Stockbridge 86. Lansing Catholic Central 112, Hanover-Horton 114, Napoleon 148, Leslie 195. Quincy 247. East Jackson 277, Michigan Center 279. Addison 293, and Maple Valley 307. Dhan: Tobias led the Lion runners with her 29th place finish in 22:41.5. just over a minute behind the state qualifying time. Behind Tobias for Maple Valley were Jessica McMillen in 57th with a time of 24:39.9, Katie Davis 72nd in 28:26.3. Salena Woodman 74th in 29:49.1. and Amber Hamilton 81st in 35:37.2. Hillsdale’s team had the top two in the girls' race too Erin Batt won the race in 19:50.6. followed by teammate Adrienne Pastula in 19:52.1. The lone SMAA qualifier from Hudson was Leslie's Jaimie Upton, who finised tenth in 21:15.3. Gates al MIS open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Racing begins with the Division 3 Giris’ race at 10 a_m. Malek will run in the Division 3 Boys' race which starts at 11 a.m. Hastings' AJ Slngtetorry crates along during Saturday's Division 2 Regional nice in Lowell. Rounds finished in 26:35.2, Betsy Acker in 28:02.8, and Dani Hodges in 28:53. The Lakewood boys copped fifth place in A stream of girls makes its way along the course in Lowell, during Saturday's Division 2 Regional race. (Photos by David T. Young) by David T. Young Editor Winning his third straight individual regional championship may be a thrill for Thelen last Saturday took the Division II regional crown by a running a 16:55 over a windy, wiix-ing and billy course at Lowell High School and he wasn’t really challenged. Runner-up Nate DeHaan of South Christian was more than 14 1/2 seconds slower. Thelen and two other area harriers, both from Caledonia, qualified for this Saturday's state championship run at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn by fin­ ishing among the top 15 runners. Kiri Post finished 10th with a time of 17:40.2 and teammate Luke Taylor was the last of the 15 qualifiers with a clocking of 17:51. The only other area individual to qualify was sophomore Rebecca Winchester of Middleville, who finished eighth with a time of20fl8. Thelen won the 2002 and 2003 regional titles at the flatter and faster Yankee Springs Recreation Area, regarded as the home course for Thomapple Kellogg High School. Despite not having a single individual in the top 15. Lakewood's girls’ team still came close by finishing fourth among the 15 schools in Saturday’s regional competition. The three squads with the lowest scores also get to make the trip to Brooklyn this Saturday. East Grand Rapids won girts’ regional title with 42 team points. Grand Rapids Christian was second with 61 and South Christian was third with 94. Coach Jim Hassett's Vikings checked in with a score of 132, six points bet­ ter than fifth-place Hudsonville Unity Christian. Caledonia finished ninth with a team score of 209 and Middleville was 10th with 222. Though Lakewood didn't have anyone in the top 15. all five of its places came between 21st and 35th. Dana Nichols was the first Viking across the finish line, in 21st place at 21:22.3. She was followed by Sadie Can. 22nd in 21:23.2; Ashley Barcroft. 26th in 21:35; Jessika Blackport. 28th in 21:38.7. and Rachel King. 35th in 22:02.3. Andrea Schedlbauer led Caledonia, taking 24th place in 21:32.1. Kendra Ross was 40th in 22:17. Lauren Hollis 41st in 22:24.2, Stephanie Rossman 46th in 22:44.5 and Maddison Zych 58th in 23:24.4. Following Winchester for Middleville were Natalie Hoag. 48th in 22:47; Chaney Robinson. 51st in 22:56.6; Kersta Gustafson. 55th in 23:15.3. and Sarah Hawkins, 60th in 23:25.3. There were 84 runners in the competition. The times were not regarded as fast because the course is somewhat slow and the wind was a factor. Hastings girts did not regis­ the 16-team field. Grand Rapids Christian earned the regional tide with 65 points. East Grand Rapids was runner-up with 90, fol­ lowed by Lowell with 108, Grand Rapids Catholic central with 125 and Lakewood with 132. Caledonia was sixth with 148. besting O­ K Gold champion Wayland's 161. Middleville was 12th with a score of 308. and Hastings was 13th with 367. Casey Schrock was the second Viking across the finish taking 17th. just two places out of qualifying for slate, with a time of 17:57.6. Brother Jesse Schrock was 20th in 18:05.2; Ryan POssehn 38th in 18:45, and Jason Steriienburg was 57th in 19:25.8. Besides the state-qualifying performances of Post and Thy lor. John Goebel finished 38th in 18:46.5, Alex TenElsbof was 40th in 18:47.6 and David Villerot finished 45th in 18: 54.6. For Middleville, Tun Wilson checked in 53rd in 19:16.9, Keith Winchester 54th in 19: 21, Ethan Fuller 56th in !9:23.5. Mike Berryman 68th in 20O2J and Matt Miller 77th in 20:15.7. Ryan Bosma was the Saxons top runner. He finished 41st in 18:50. AJ Singleterry was 78th in 20:19.6, Jesse Ell wood 80th in 20: 24.2, Joel Maiville 82nd in 20:32.9, and Jordan Kimble 86th in 21:03.3. 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Read The BANNER! �'‘M’j - Thuradiy. Novwntw 4. 2004 - Th, Hurting, aww Trojans aren’t happy scaring teams anymore Byron Center’s second fairest 400-yard freestyle relny team shot out of the blocks and built a big early lead Thursday night in the pool in Hastings. The Bulldogs' top team eventually caught its other relay squad, and the Bulldogs fin­ ished one-two in the event to top the Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings Trojans 97-89. The 12-2 scoring advantage for Byron Censer in 400 free relay, erased the slim 87-85 lead the Trojans held heading into the final event The Trojans are 6-5 on the season now, and al.' that success has made it hard for diem to “I think now they want to win.” said Trojan head coach Carl Scboessel. “But what's real­ ly important is that they keep improving, and they are." The TK-Hastings team ends its tegular sea­ son at home tonight against Wayland, then its on to the conference meet next Thursday. Friday, and Saturday at Byron Center. "Whether we win or not. it's just important that we keep improving and building the base for a good program." said Scboessel. The 400 free relay was the only relay the Trojans lost on Tuesday night They finished first and third in the other two. TK-Hastings started the meet with a bang, as the team of Alicia Buchanan. Sunday Malousck, Brandi Sutfin, and Mindy Warner won the 200-yard medley relay in 2:10.77. Byron Center set five new pool records al the CERC, in the 200-yard freestyle, the 100yard freestyle, the 100-yard beckstroke, and the 50-yard freestyle, and in the diving com­ petition. The Bulldogs' Megan O'Connor edged out TK-Hastings' Chelsea Strumberger for first in the 50 free. O'Connor won in 27.33 seconds, while Strumberger touched the wall in 27.70. The 50 free wasn't the tightest race of the night. That waa the 200-yard freestyle relay. With teammates shouting and cheering at each end of their lane. Warner. Matouiek Sutfin, and Strumberger won the event with a pool and team record time of 154.35. Byron Center's top foursome finished in 1:54.58. “I'm really proud of the girls. They worked really hard.” said Scboessel. “We've woo a couple meets I don't think people expected we'd win. We just ran out of gas. I didn't have anyone left for that last race." TK led 72-68 after the 200-yard freestyle relay, but the Bulldogs came back to tie the meet with a one-two finish in the 100-yard backstroke. Buchanan look third in 1:16.36, Kayla Romanak was fourth in 1:17.49. and Tessa Kamp fifth in 1:22.3O. The Trojans pulled back ahead with a solid effort from in the 100-yard breast­ — ’ Matousek "— — J stroke. She won in 1:20.88. but Bulldogs fin­ ished in second and third behind her to set things up for the final race. Sutfin set a new team record for TKHastings in the 100 yard butterfly with her first place time of 1:12.93. She also won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:38.57 Also for TK-Hastings. Heidi Warner was second 200-yard time ■ ■■ in 11 the AAzv jAlM 41 freestyle IW •* 1with Ul C* a Illi of 2:24.34 and the 500-yard freestyle in 6:33.62. Strumberger finished third in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of I dll .33. Byron Center's Danielle Maxey set the new diving mark w.Ji a total score of 164.65 TK-Hastings’ Kelly Frame was second with a score of 128.55. followed by Jamie VanDongen 124.1. and Lauren Hartman X 4..X 123.1. . Ba Saxons fall to Scots and Sailors Kelsey Howell nine, and Bethany Gieseler eight South Christian was led by an I8^point night from senior forward Emily Schrotenboer. and 16-point performances from senior guards Kristi Brummel and Kristin Bergsma 1-16 overall. The Fighting Scots turned a tight game into a blow out in the third quarter Thursday against the Saxons. Caledonia topped Hastings 61-48. The Scots held a slim lead through much of the first half, as the two teams snuggled offensively in the early going. That all ended quickly in the third quarter. a jumper by Brooklyn Pierce fell. Katie Leatherman hit a pair of three’s for Caledonia, but Hastings’ Natalie Pennington rattled one in as well. Pierce was the Saxons top scorer on the night with 12 points, and Pennington added The score was 42-38 with 2:09 to play in the third quarter. That’s when things fell apart of the Saxons. Hastings’ Jamie VanBoven missed a pair of free throws, then the Scots scored the last six points of the period to pull ahead 48-38. the fourth quirter to blow the fha Saxons' Kelsey Howel, on her way in tor a lay-up. is smacked across the wrist by the Fighting Scots' Sarah Ruple Thursday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor The Saxons are heading into the final two games of the OK Gold Conference regular as she makes her way to a fourth place finish in the 100-yard backstroke Tuesday In Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . The Saxons are still looking for win num­ ber two on the season. They wee knocked off by South Christian and Caledonia in the last week. . ' The Sailors exploded offensively for an 37- 55 win over Hastings on Tuesday night. South Christian scored 20 points in the first quarter. 28 in the second, and 23 more in the The Saxons did their besi to keep up, but even putting in 22 points in the second quar­ ter wasn’t enough to keep up with the Sailors. Dana Shilling did what she could from the outside for Hastings on offense. She knocked down three three-pointers and finished with a team high 13 points. Amber Peck had 11 points for Hastings, slowed down as Can Butcher missed a three to open the fourth, but Tina Stoetze! was there for the offensive rebound. She put it back up for two points, and was fouled. She connect­ ed on the free throw attempt. Caledonia was on fire in the second half. The Scots hit on 50-percent of their two-point id 13 of their 17 free throws. They played good defense loo. Steals by Butcher and Leatherman on the other end led to more easy points for Caledonia. Hastings first bucket in the fourth quarter came with 5:03 to play, after the Scots had built a 19point lead. The Trojuns' Jasmine Brown races toward* her fourth place finish in the 100-yard butterfly Tuesday night In Hastings. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) Hastings' Jamie VanBoven finite space tor a jumper In Thursday night's loss to the Fighting Scots in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons' Brooklyn Pierce collides with Caledonia's Kayla Wilson on her way to the basket Thursday right in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 9th Annual Christmas Open House (Saturday & (Sunday, November 6 & 7 - IO a.m.-5 p.m. Huge Selection of Gifts and Ornaments! OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL*! Door Prizes FREE Gift Wrapping Food Sampling November Houn: Floral & Gift Mol. The*., Wed.; PhASM9-5 Thur*. 9-7; Sun. KM Gun Lake’s Full Service Florist Hobday Hours: 2606 Patterson Road. Gun Lake Mon.. Thea., Wed. A Sat. 9-5 Thur*.. Pri. 9-7; Sun. 10-4 269-792-3761 Cougars catch Viking eagers in 4th quarter Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team has been smelling upset this season. when it takes on the top teams in the CAAC-3. But the Vikings haven’t quite been able to pull it off yet. The Vikings came close again, at Lansing Catholic Central on Thursday. The Vikes played the league leading Cougars tough for the second time this season, but came up short, 48-37. LCC opened the fourth quarter with a 14­ 0 run, after the Vikings came into the period with a 33-30 lead. The Vikings fall to 2-6 in the league, and will be on the road again tonight in the CAAC-3 with a trip to DeWitt. Morgan Pennington topped the Vikings with II points, while Emily MacDonald, Chelsea Brehm, and Stevie Spetoskey each scored eight points. The Cougars were led by Hackney's 18-point performance. Molly �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 4.2004 - Page 13 Lakewood home of Barry County’s best harriers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The gunshot for the start of the girts* race went off Monday afternoon, and whatever came out of the barrel must have opened a hole in the clouds. It was already cold. It as already windy. The rain started falling hard as soon as the runners started moving there legs. It didn't dampen any sprits, especially those of the Lakewood Vikings w ho won both the boys’ and girts’ races on their home course. Thomapple Kellogg coach Tammy Benjamin raced for a better vantage point seconds before the start of the boys race say­ ing. “finally, good weather.’’ Delton girts huddled in front of an exten­ sive collection of personal sized propane heaters before rushing to cheer on the boys in the rain. The Delton boys were second to the Lakewood boys. The Vikings finished with 26 points to the Panthers’ 74. Thomapple Kellogg was third with 81 points, followed by Hastings 88 and Maple Valley 89. There weren’t many surprises. All-staler Corey Thelen won the boys' race by crossing the finish line over a minute ahead of his teammates. Casey and Jesse Schrock. TK*s all-stater. Rebecca Winchester, was nearly a minute ahead of Lakewood's Dana Nichols in the girls* race. Thelen, a senior, won with a time of 16: 33.84. then stayed near the finish line. He was there with some encouraging words when Maple Valley freshman Kaleb Root crossed the finish line in 39th place, nearly five min­ utes after the 2004 Division 2 Regional Champion. The top 14 runners earn all-county honors, and the Lakewood boys* and girts* teams each had six of the top 14. Behind Thelen. Casey Schrock was second in 17:33.86. Jesse Schrock third in 17:36.07. Michael Forman ninth in 18:11.59. Jason Sterkenburg 1 ith in 18:18.81. and Ryan Possehn 12th in 18:24.47. Maple Valley’s Akok Malek, a state qualifi­ er in Division 3. was the first non-Viking across the finish line. D-3 state qualifier Andrew Ouding paced the Delton Panthers with a sixth place time of 18:01. followed by fellow state qualifier Dan Roberts who was 14th in 18:30.34. Also scor­ ing for Delton were Rex Fetterley in 15th al 18:33.48. Tom Sigler 16th in 18:47.08, and Colten Porter 24th in 19:49.96. Third place Thomapple Kellogg was led by Tim Wilson's fifth place finish in a time of 17: 56.20. Keith Winchester was 13th in 18.29.19. Malt Miller 19th 19:11.95. Ryan vanKuilenburg 21st 19:36.79, and Ethan Fuller 25th 19:58.28. Two Hastings Saxons made second team all-county, eighth place finisher Ryan Bosma and tenth place medalist AJ Singleterry. Bosma finished in a time of 18:10.31, and Singleterry in 18:12.29. Rusty Burgdorf was 22nd in 19:49.07. Joel Maiville 23rd in 19:49.49. and Jesse Eilwood 29th in 2005.17. Behind Malek for Maple Valley were Mike The Barry County boys start to get up to speed a the beginning of the Barry County meet at Lakewood High School Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hall in seventh with a time of 18.O5.16, Dustin Jones 17th in 19:03.38, Eric Westendorp 30th in 20^)724, and Kaleb Root 39th in 21:28.88. Lakewood's six all-county honorees were Nichols, Sadie Can, Jeasika Blackport, Ashley Barcroft, Brittany Rattler, and Natalie Bhckmer. TK’s Rebecca Winchester won the girts’ race with a time of 19:35.38. Nichols was sec­ ond overall tn 20:30.10, followed by Can in 20:39.91. Blackpart was fifth in 20:55.29. Barcroft sixth in 2108.42, Rattler 12th in 22.04.03. and Blackmer !4<h in 22:18.06. The Viking girls won with a total of 28 points, ahead of TK’s 40. Delton Kellogg’s 63. and Maple Valley’s 110. Hastings didn’t earn a team score, with only three girts run­ ning. A handful of Trojan girts earned all-county honors. Behind Winchester, Natalie Hoag was seventh in 21:12.63, Kaleigh Page eighth in 21:28.18, Chaney Robinson 11th in 21:57.42, and Kersta Gustafson 13th in 22:17.41. The Brooklyn bound Delton Kellogg girts were led by Marissa Ingle's fourth place fin­ ish in a time of 20:45.9. Whitney Knollenberg was ninth in 21:41.65, Kristen Wilfinger 10th in 21:51.58, Chelsea Stephens 19th in 2304.9, and Santa Dimante 24th in 23:21.36. The Lions* top finisher was Dhaniellc Tobias, who edged out TK’s Sarah Hawkins for 15th place at the finish line. Tobias had a time of 22:27.38. Behind her for Maple Valley, Jessica McMillen was 22nd in 23: 16.30. Katie Davis 43rd in 27:23.53. Salena Woodman 44th in 27:48.61. and Amber Hamilton 49th in 3505.12. The Saxons’ senior trio was led by Betsy Acker’s 36th place finish in a time of 24: 58.97. Kathlyn Rounds was 38th in 25: 1534. and Dani Hodges 42nd in 27:20.03. FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 Finkbeiner down the Trojan sideline. Humphrey's extra-point kick gave TK a 7-0 lead with 10:46 left in the second quarter. A couple of Trojan defenders slipped down TK the ball at Christian’s 45-yard line, and two plays later Ybetna scored die game winning touchdown. Scon Brown bad nine. Brown and Finkbeiner ended the last two Christian drives of the game with interceptions. field, and allowed the Eagles a 40-yard pass completion on their next drive. Grand Rapids Christian used the field position, and Mitch VandcrBaan pounded the ball into the end zone on the very next play from four yards out A Trojan fumble deep in their own territo­ ry led to Christian taking a 14-7 lead with 2:54 to go before the half. VanderBaan scored the TO again for the Eagles, this time on a two-yard plunge. first half, moving as far as the Eagle five before a fake field goal passing attempt was thwarted wilt, seconds remaining in the half. A pair of hard nuts, one by Ybema and one by.Lovelest, had already been piayitg an outstanding sec­ ond half. The Eagle offense managed just 33 total yards on its first five possessions of the sec­ ond half. Three Christian drives in that span ended in punts, Ybema picked up a fumble on ■* i — n*—! I I—-I — Sri Masungs senior uam nooges Dantes with wind, rain, mud. and cold at Monday's Barry County meet at LHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) II VOLLEYBALL! Delton's Andrew Ouding leads a pack of runners, which includes Maple Valley's Mike Hall (right) and Lakewood’s Casey Schrock Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Es g lc's first drive of die second half, and the fifth drive ended in an interception by TK’s Nate Labine. Labine's interception gave Maple Valley s Denver Hine throws a stiff-arm towards a Ravenna defender in last Friday night’s pre-district win. The Lions will be on the road again this week. They trav­ el to Montague for a 730 p.m. kick-off Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Barry County YMCA ■ 2004 Women’s B League Fall Volleyball Score Sheet Standings as of November 1,2004 Team# / Team Record 1. Sappanos------ —---------........--------------- 31 -7 (replay 1 with #6) 2. Viking......................................................... 30-9 7. McPhillips & Kuzava P.L.C.............23-16 4. Larry Neil Agency..... ......... .............. 19-20 8. Ranger Die Inc__ ~______ ..______ 19-20 6. Floor Style Products —....... ..18-20 (replay I with fl) 3. Cascade........................ 9-30 5. James Gang.............................................. 7-32 Matches for November 15, 2004 Place: Hastings High School Gym 7:00 Floor Style Products vs Sappanos. 7.-00 Ranger Die Inc. vs Viking 7XX) Larry Neil Agency vs Cascade Comm. Center Gym 7:00 James Gang vs McPhillips & Kuzava 8: 00 Ranger Die Inc. vs Sappanos 8:00 Viking vs James Gang 8:00 Foor Sryle Products vs Larry Neil Agency Comm. Center Gym 8:00 McPhillips & Kuzava vs Cascade BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! aaawnanf IMW Aapair SMmnt nWwprooang GbMakxAWfndMM .1 . ... M nsw nnoiwnwi Railing Sunken Concme Rtgndtng 1-800-237-2379 Barry County YMCA 2004 Women’s A League Fall Volleyball Score Sheet Standings as of November 1, 2004 Team# / Team Record 3. Dig It™...................................................26-7 4. Slammin*................................................... 28-8 5. Walker. Fluke. Sheldon...................... 16-17 2. V-Tec.......................................................... 8-25 I. FTMA..................................................... ..6-27 Matches for: November 8, 2004 Place: Hastings Comm. Center Gym 7: 00 FTMA vs V-Tec 7KX) Dig It vs Walker. Huke. Sheldon 7W Slammin’ - BYE 8: 00 Slammin* vs Dig It 8:00 Walker. Huke. Sheldon vs FTMA 8:00 Walker. Fluke. Sheldon - BYE FOR SALE NEW CUSTOM BUILT 3 BEDROOM RANCH, APPROX. 1400 SO. FT. FEATURING ANDERSEN WINDOWS, HICKORY CABINETS, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, LARGE ENTRY WAY, 2-1/2 BATHS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, DAY­ LIGHT WINDOWS. CENTRAL AIR, 2 STALL GARAGE, VERY SPACIOUS. $147,000 MUST SEE AT 612 HOWARD LANE, HASTINGS CALL 269-795-3510 Please join us for The Grand Opening of Hastings City Bank’s New Main Office Building 150 W Court St Hastings, Michigan November 6, 2004 1:00 - Dedication 1:30 - Tours Enter to win a flat screen television! �Page 14 — Thunway. November 4. 2004 - The Hastings Banner STATE OF MCMMAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent** Estate FILE NO. 2004-2413643E Estate of LINFORD SMITH. Date of birth: 05/23/1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. UnlorcJ Smith, who hved at 1536 North Street. Hastings. Michigan died 09/13/2004. Creditors of the decedent are rx/ified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Phytts Bryans, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Sts 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative wrthtn 4 months after the date of publication of this notice 10/28/2004 Robert L. Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (260) 945-9557 Phyffts Bryans 4906 Thomapple Lk. Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 (269) 948-8374 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTWQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTNNED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FLEAM Oct 12. 2004 CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Six Beard members present. Bassett absent; 2 guests Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report Received department reports. Election Commission approved General Election workers: Beck. Christie. Stockham. White. Casey, Htteon. Morgan. Neil, and Setoy (Chairperson) Pay wil be $9 per hour and $50 extra for Char and Poll Book Administrator Transferred Union Bank (Lske-O) CD from Twp. Improvement Fund to General Fund. Designated Union Bank (Lake-O) CD as Road Fund. Adopted 2005 Salary Resolution Paid outstanding bits. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk Attested toby: Jim Brown. Supervisor Mwam CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wrt hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. November 16.2004. at 7 DO p.m. in the City Hal Council Chamber. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing to tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a detrmination on a variance request by Ross Mormon. 1115 South Montgomery Street Hasftnos Michigan. (See mao and leoal below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90- 171(a)(2) of the city of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that If granted. wB alow the construction ot a building addition larger than 50% of the gross square footage of the existing building. Legal description on said property Is: CITY OF HASTINGS Lots 13 and 14 Block 13. KenfiekTs Second Addtoon to the Village (now City) of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, except the North 86 feet thereof, and excepting the South 20 feet thereof tor Hubble Street YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Robert E. WHkins and Shire Lynn Wiftdns. husband Mid wife, to Ctofinandal Mortgage Company, Inc., mortgagee, dated December 27.2001 and recorded January 4, 2002 in Document# 1072458 Barry County Record*. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 47/100 Dollars ($83,999.47) including interest at the rate of 9.04% per annum . Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage end the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. ur some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hartings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO pjn. on November 18.2004. The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan; thence West 280.50 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence South 330 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 16; thence West 396 feel, thence NOrth 330 feet; thence East 396 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shel be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which cate the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, N any, are hmUed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citifinandal Mortgage Company, Inc . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 201.2008 oss3sao7 WE OBTAMWB-L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWe sate My be reactnded by the toreciooing mortgagee. In your damagea, if any, ehaE be Mmtt- Written comments wil be received on the above request at Hastings City Hal. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City wil provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468 or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649-3777. c Thomas E. Emory CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wil hold a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday. November 16.2004, al 7 DO p.m. in ths City Hall Council Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Robert Pryor. 820 West Madison Street. Hastings. Michigan. (See map and legal below) Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 3 A 4 BLK 15 LINCOLN PARK ADD ALSO THE N 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SOUTH SIDE THEREOF 0.33 ACRES. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-859(a)(1) of the city of Hastings Code of Ordinance. that if granted, will allow the construction of a fence in the front yard with a height greater than three feet Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49056. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 09S3M90_______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaut has been made in the condtiona ot a mortgage made by Thomas H Cooper, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Octronic Registration System*, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on August 15. 2003 infefeument 1111071, In Barry county < ecords, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two And 86/100 Dollars ($146,332.86), including interest al 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo foroctoood by a sate of the mortgaged premtoee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on December 9.2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14, Rolling Oaks Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats, on Pago 62 The redemption period shel bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 4,2004 For more information. please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #C39361F01 Motto* Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAlN WILL BE USED FOR TH AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE R ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eato may be rescinded by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your rtrmagse, If any, shaft bo Emb­ ed sototy io the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at eala, plus Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy H. Coffman, a single man. original mortgagor!*), to Key Bank USA, NA. Mortgagee, dated September 22. 2003, and recorded on October 7. 2003 In instrument 1115069. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine And 72/100 Dollars ($6,629.72), including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on December 2. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as:-Hie South 1/2 ol Lot 17 and Lot 18 of Mill Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 28. 2004 For more information, please cad: FC F 248 593 1313 Trott & Trott. PC.* Attorneys For Key Bank USA, N.A. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farm* Michigan 48025-5822 File #O38765FO1 Notice Of Mortgage Foredooms Salo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBFTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the forectoeinq mnrtgagu In that event your damegee, ft any, shaft be •deototy to the return of the bid wneunt ten­ dered at sate, piue Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been nwto to th* condftton* of a mortgage made by Brandl K. White, a single woman, original mortgager!*), to Washington Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, deled February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 3, 1999 in Inafrumont 1025956, and assigned by mesne assignment* to The Rrst National Bank of Chicago, ae Trustee m assignee by an assignment doted March 1. 1999 recorded on October 10. 1999 in instrument 1036703, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is ddmed to bo due at too date hereof too sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 81/100 Doftare ($66,735.81), inducting interest at 9.125% per annum. Under too power of sate oontdned in add mort­ gage and too statute to such case mads and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tool said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of too mortgaged premtoee, or some part of them, at pubfk: vendue, cl too Berry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM. on December 2. 2004. Said pramteos are situated In Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37 of Oak Openings, WBdnson Late, acoordtog to too recorded plat thereof as recorded bi Uber 3 of Ptats-of Page 47 The redemption period shaft bo 6 months bom toe date of ouch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wfe MCLA 800.3241a. In which case the redemption period shel bo 30 days from too date of ouch sate. Deled: October 28.2004 For more informalion, ptease cal: FC H 248593.1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorney* For Bank One, National Association. Mc/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #036378F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bate THNFBWMADEVTCOLLECTORATTMFTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY RFORMATKX WE ONTAM WU. BE UBED FOR TMfflT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN* sate may be theft event your damages, If any. itoeS be (ladl­ ed eotey to toe return of fee bM amount ten­ dered at oato, ptoe Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In the condftton* of a mortgage mode by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mortgagor(«). to Mortgage Electronic ftogtelreflon Sysfwns, Inc. Mortgagee, dated October 28.2001, and recorded on December 19, 2001 in instrument 1071687. and rerecorded on August 13. 2004 in instrument 1132385. in Berry county records, MKrsgan, on wnicn mongage more is aasnoc w do duo at the dale hereof too sum of Mncty-Bght Thousand Ono Hundred Fcrty-One And 46/100 Deters ($96,141.45), tockxting Internet at 7JB* per annum. Under too power of solo containod In said mort­ gage and too statute in ouch case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given the! said mortgage wB bo foreefoeod by a solo of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barty County Courthduoe In Hastings al 1D0 PM. on December 9. 2004. Said premises are ettuated in City of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: Lot 6 of Ammon Eaton’s AddMon to too Ofc formerly VWage of Hastings, accenting to too recorded ptat toweof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plots on Page 15. lhe redemption period shel bo 6 months from too date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which case too redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of ouch sate. Dated: November 4,2004 For more information, pteasa cal: FC M 248593.1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Totegrwto Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ffe F029001F02 wmbw THB RRM BA DOT COLLECTOR ATTBmNO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MF0RMAT10N OBTABCD WLLBEUKDFORTHATRJRFOBE. PUEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTINY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE • Default has boon matte in toe condtions of a mort­ gage made by Thomas E. Patteon and Carolyn S. Pr^tiaon, huebend and wfe. to Broadmoor Financial Service*. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20. 2001 *nd reoortted April 9. 2001 in Inafrumont Number 1057796. Barry County Record*. Said mortgage to now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Syateme. Inc by aeaignmant dated March 20.2001 and recorded on April 9.2001 in tnatnsnant Number 1057797. Barry County Record*. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage toe aum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thoueand Three Hundred Fifty-Six and 2/100 Defers ($126,356.02) tnctadfr? interest at toe rate of 7.63% per annum. Under toe power of eate contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of MtoNgm. notice to hereby given thet toe mortgage M be lorectoeed by a sale ot frie mortgaged premtoee, or some part of toem, at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 pjn. on November 18.2004. The premtoee are located in toe VMage of Mkktievife. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 ot Charioaon Heights AddMon No. Z to toe VMage ot MMdtovBe. acoonting to toe recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plato on Pago 62. The redemption period shel bo 6 mentne from too date of ouch sate, unteoe too property to doternwneo aoanoonoo m accoroanco wnn rsula $800J24la. In which case too redemption period efeti bo 30 days from too date of toe safe TO ALL PURCHASStS: The forectooing mortgagee oan rescind toe aaio in too event a 3rd party buys too property and toere to a oimufenooue raeoMtan wfe too bonower. in that event your damages. I any, ere knfed ootoiy to too rattan of too bid amount tendered at ante. Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Aflonwye lor MortgoQO Bed Systems, Inc, Ae Assignoo PX). Box 6041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Ffe No. 280.0051 THM RRM BA DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTBMI TO COLLECT A DCVt ANY BfeORMMlON WB ONTNN WBJL M UBED ROR THAT FURFOBS-. FLEABE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMER BELOW? YOU ARB Bl ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. Brat avoaL year daaawae, 8 any; obaB ba MM MORTGAGE SALE - Detaul has been made in toe condMone of a msrww* made by Mtohaal L Wagner and Karen S. Wegner, husband and wfe. original mortgaged), to Aral of America Bank MtoNgan. NA. Mortgagee, dated September 1. 1993. and recorded on October 12, 1993 in Uber 585 on Pago 480, In Barry coury records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage toere to ctofrnod to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of TNrty-Nfrw Thousand Savon Hundred SWy-Four And 80/100 Dote* ($39,764.80). Indudtog Interest at 7^9% per annum. Under toe power of ode contained In odd mort­ gage and too statute in ouch caeo made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby gteen tod odd mortgage aB bo torectoood by a sale of toe mortgaged premtoee, or some pari of toem, d pubic vendue, d too Sorry County Courthouse In Hasting* d IDO PM, on November 18,2004. Sdd premtoee are situated In Township of Prdrerife, Barry County, Michigan, and are described ar Pared C: commencing at toe East 1/4 pod of Section 31, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes Wool 871.43 led dong tooEadandWodlMlnoofodd Section 31 to too Ead fee of too Wed 120 acres of too Southeast IM of add section; toonoo South 0 degrees 25 minutes Ead, 2014.48 ted; toonoo South 89 degree* 35 minutee Wool 296B0 led to the Northerly Ine ot MB9 and toe ptaoe of begin­ ning; toonoo North 43 degrees 10 rafefes, 473.61 led dong odd Northerly fee; toenoe North 0 degrees 25 mtntuoc Wed. 461.89 toot; toenoe South 89 degrees 66 mtoutee Ead. 321 JO tod; toenoe South 0 degrees 25 minutes East 808J8 toot to the piece of beginning, Barry County Record* The redemption period shel bo 12 montoo from too date of ouch ado. Dated: October 14.2004 For more Monndton, pioeao cat: FC F 248593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Bank ouoooooor by merger and/or name change to Rrat of America Bank - Mtahigan. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bfrvhwn Farms. MtoNgan 48025-5822 Ffe F037088F01 omm Banquet Facility 975 N. Main (M-66), Nashville, Mich. (517) 852-0760 Thanksgiving Day Feast Thursday - November 25th Includes All-You-Can~Eat Dinner Buffet, Coffee and Iced Tea (Othtr bmnga tan) • Adults - $12.95 • Seniors - $11.95 • Children under 12 • $7.95 s Rtstr/alioiu nquind—don't dtlty, w anfilUttg ufjau! | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIWO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ ROSE. Default having been made in the conditions ot a certain Mortgage made by Susan Meal*, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mete Green Trqe financial Servicing Corporation). dated December 2. 1996. and recorded in the Office ot the Regtoter ot Deeds tor the County of Barry in the Stale of Michigan on December 30. 1996, in Uber 681. Pagefs) 989. ot. aeq., on vrtticn Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $81.874,86. and no proceedings he ring been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on November 18,2004 al 11X) pjn., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City ot Hastings, that behind the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wB bo ottered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, al pubic sate, for the purpoeo of sct&ying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 9.00 percent per annum, legal coots, attorney tees, and any taxes, and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (l/k/a Green Tree financial Servicing Corporation), does pay on or prior to the date of said; said promises are deecribod in said Mortgage as totiows, to wit: BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56' 32" WEST 348.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST ANO WEST IM LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16- 53° EAST 250 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 5632- EAST 348.48 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16* 53" WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shal bo six (8) month* from the dots ot sate untoes the property is aban­ doned, In which case lhe redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from Jhe dale of sale or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (fA/» Green Tree financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49896-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 7, 2004 (11/11) MSSMW Qi M^gage Frww*wwa Bate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE MACTWE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aate may ba MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rex Risner aad Tammy Risne^ Aueband -^md wde, original mortgagors), to Amertquoat Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2003, and recorded on July 11,2003 in instrument 1106284, in Barry coun<y recocus. Mtcnigan. on wrucn mortgage mere ■ claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 85/100 Dolors ($84,493.85). including interest at 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sate chained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such cast made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate ot the mortgaged premtoee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on December 9,2004. Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part ot the Southwest 1M of Section 17, Town 2 North. Rango 10 Woet. deecribod as fol­ lows: Commencing u the South 1M comer poet of said Section 17; North 1 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West on the Norin and South 1M toe ot said Section 1062.49 toot to the point of beginning of this description: thenoo North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 32 seconds West persist with the North Ina ot the Southeast 1M of the Southwest 1M ot sold Section 17. 459.52 tost to the centertoe of Marsh Road; thence North 4 degress 20 minutes 40 sec­ onds East 261.61 feet to sax! North line; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 32 seconds East on said North toa 434.97 teat to *w East 1/4 poet of said Southwest 1M thence South 01 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds East, on said 1M toa, 261.35 tool to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 month, from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sals. Dated: November 4,2004 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Amenquest Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. MtoNgan 48025-5822 Filo 4038718F01 THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MU­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been meds in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradfy J. Warner, a single man. to Amartquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated July 22. 2002 and recorded August 13. 2002 in Instrument Number 1085506. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. As Trustee Of Ameriqueat Mortgage Securites, inc. Series 2002­ C. Asset Backed Certificates, under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement Dated As Of October 1.2002. Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Ona Hundred One and 67/100 Dotiara ($153,101.67) including internet at lhe rate ot 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the Malum of the State ot Michigan. notice la hereby given that the mortgage wB be torectoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue at the Barty County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, MtoNgan at 130 p.m. on November i8. 2004. The premises tn located in the Townahip of Carlton, Barry County. Michigan, and ere described as: Lot 8 of Loach Lake Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate, on Pago 68. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS. The toreciooing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are frnited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 21,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee Of Amenquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. Sortos 2002-C, Asset BackedCertificates. under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement Dated As Of October 1, 2002. Without Recourse, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 filo No. 214.1077 WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BB4WF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNa aate may be rescinded by Ste forectoelng mortgagee. In thet ever*, your damages, if any, shafl bo timfted aotafy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate. ptoa Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in a mongage ■---- 4 ------ maoe - ---- 1 4.oy- uemaro mo oonoisuns I or a Ktimartin and Sandra L Ktimartin, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 30. 2002. and recorded on October 14, 2002 In instru­ ment 1069420, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to be duo al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven And 32/100 Dolare ($108347.32), inducing interest at 9.25% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case mado and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sale cl the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on December 2.2004. Said premises are situated in Township ot Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the East and West 1/4 ino of Section 30, Town 4 North. Range 10 West which is 420 test West of the East 1/4 poet of said Section 30. thence West 180 foot along sold East and West 1/4 line, (hence South 250 toot porpondtoUar to the East and West 1/4 Ino, thence East 180 toot paralei to the East and West 1/4 too, thence North 250 tost to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date ot such sate. Dated: October 28,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trot! 4 Trati. P-C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA. fka Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 18025-5822 fite 4038906F01 mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3. 2003 end recorded October 12. 2003 in Instrument Number 1115483, Bony County Records Affidavit of Scrivener's Error submitted to and recorded by tho Barry County Register at Deeds. There is claimed to bo due on such mort­ gage the sum ot Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($81.279.67) inducing interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Under tho power ot eate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of MtoNgan, notice is hereby given that tho mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged prambaa, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Heatings in Barry County, Michigan at 130 pjn. on Docamber 2, 2004. Tho promises are located in tho Wage of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and ars deecribod as: The East 50 loot ot tho West 107 toot of Lots 4 and 5 of Stock 3 of AW PhMp*s Addition to the VWage of Nashvtito, according to lhe record od ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 6, Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also, the use of a driveway 6 tost in width and 80 toot in length commencing at tho Southeast comer of the above described parcel at a point on tho North lino of Frances Street 207 foot East of the East tine of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 toot thence East 6 tool thence South 80 tool thence West 107 toot to tho beginning, VMqe of NashvBe. Barry County. Michigan Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless the property is determined abendoned in accordance with MCLA §800.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of tho sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS : The torociosing mortgage can rescind the sate in Vie event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with tho borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are timfted solely to the return of lhe bid amount tendered al cate. Dated: October 28. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 file No. 207.1968 ASAP615990 10/26,11/04,11/11,11/18 tfetow Q* —ertyw* Beto THS RRM « A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBE ANY BFORMATON WE OBTAM WU. BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may be od sototy to the return of tho Mdaoeunttoncterod ot sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dafauti has been mads in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Bryan S. Cooley and Denise L. Coofoy. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Now Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgwjoo, dated /foril 25. 2009. and recorded on April 3C, 2009 in instrument 1079868, in Barry county records, MtoNgan, and assignee by said Mortgagee to Wotie Fargo Bank. NA. succes­ sor by merger to Wotie Fargo Bonk Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee tor Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capita I Inc., Trust 2002-NC3. Mortgage Paao-Through Certtitoates, Series 2002NC3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo al the date hereof tho sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty-five And 14/100 Dotiara ($94,645.14), includ­ ing interest al 9.75% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case mado and provioeo. nouce ts nereoy grven mat san mongage ww bo foreclosed by a sate al tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on December 2.2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Bary County. MtoNgan, and are deecribod as: Lot 4, Block 4 of RJ. Grant's 2nd Addtiton, accordtog to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plots on Pago 16. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which case tho redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 28, 2004 roc more iniomanon, ptease can FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wotie Fargo Bank. NA. successor by merger to Wotie Fa^o Bonk Mtoneoota. National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Cepftai I inc.. Trust 2002-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through CertiflreteR. Sortos 2002-NC3 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. MtoNgan 48025-5822 Fite *037351F01 «««» NOTICE Pie Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals to serve on the Commission on Aging Board and Substance The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to serve on the Road Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St, Hastings; and must be returned no later than 1:00 p.m. on November 12.2004. 0SS3S71S Notice The Barry County Agriculural PreaervMton Board wfl be accepting applicaborw tor the Barry County Purchaae ot Development Rights Program from October 27.2004, until January 27.2005. Appttoatione can be picked up from the MSU Extension Office (206 W. Court Street, Hastings) or downloaded from the totiowing woboile: VteamX^anyqusetionR to Dennie Pennington (269-945-1388) MSU Extension Service programs and mstoristo are open to al without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, relgion, ego, dtoabMy, poitical boftots. sexual orientation, marital status or tamtiy status. Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet u a partner with the Ian'firm of Gee & Longstreet. LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law. nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and gen­ eral civiUcriminal law. Often, clients come to see ekier law attorneys because an elder needs help taking care of him or henelf. The family wants to know what their options are for caring for this elder. They are con­ cerned about the legal and financial implications of the elder's long term care needs. Get A Longstreet believes that to be an effec­ tive ekfcr law attorney, you must be able to under­ stand the system of housing options available to ciders who have limitations caring for themselves, including the costs of such situations, and the availability of assistance with those costs through government programs. FriytHy Asked Qaata: Is the State at «------- *-l—»----------------------- *<- niKaigaa cotKioenitg i nuafaag mcumjmu cum > In 1993 lhe Federal Government passed the Omnibus Budge: Reconciliation Act of 1993 which mandated that each of the 50 states is to institute some type of Medicaid Estate Recovery law. As of 2004, Michigan is one of only two states without some form of the Medicaid Estate Recover* Law. If Michigan is forced to establish an estate recovery plan, it may end up with one of the most severe systems in the nation - that is. pF ig a “Medicaid Lien" on the estate of deceased patient who received Medicaid benefits prirx lo their death. An alternative plan, called “estate preserva­ tion". is being considered by the Michigan Department of Community Health that would sat­ isfy federal government's requirement for estate recovery. The estate preservation plan would raise funds for the Medicaid long-term care plan by collecting around $5 pn year on every home mortgage. In this way. mere money would be raised for Medicaid expenses with estate preser­ vation than by estate recovery plans used in other states. The estate preservation plan would, impor­ tantly, ensure that the government does NOT seize the deceased's property. A debate about estate recovery vs. estate preser­ vation will happen this year in Lansing. Whether one of the above plans are chosen or no action is taken at all. we should pay dose attention to the issue due to its major implications - especially for senior citizens and their loved ones. Gee A Longstreet will continue to watch the Estate Recovery situation as it progresses in Michigan and post updates as they warrant. This article and ocher information may be viewed at w.gcctontftrecLCQm Mr. Longstreet can he reached at 269-945-3495 OR dg^gHCttadOBOlBClXDai. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeels w« hold a Pubic Hearing on Tuesday, November 16. 2004, at 730 pjn. In the Hastings City Hal Council Chamber. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan. Tho purpooe of the Pubic Hearing is tor tho Zoning Board of Appeals to hoar comments and make a determination on a variance roquect by Al Eavoy, 1308 West State Road. Hastings. MtoNgan. (Soo legal and map botow) The appitoani has requested a variance from Section 90-831 (d)(1) ot tho City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if grwited. wR alow the oonetruction of an accoooory larger than 1080 square foal and with a buikflng peak higher than 18 teal Legal description ot said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS SECTION 7 T3N R8W A PARCEL OF LAND IN 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 7 DESC AS BEG AT A POINT ON CENTER LINE STATE RD & W LINE SEC 7 TH ELY ALG SD CL 491 FTTH S 188.7 FTTH S 67 DEG 174 FT M OR LTO THORNAPPLE RIVER TH WLY ALG RIV TO W LINE EC 7 TH N TO BEG SEC 7 T3N R8W. Pie Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings: and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on November Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St, Hastings; and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on November 19, 2004. CWS3STW Pie Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual with an agriculture back­ ground to serve on the Agricultural Preservation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2004. OVMMre CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a workshop at 630 p.m. on Monday. November 8. 2004, in the City Hal Council Chambers for the purpose of receiving and discussing the ftnandcl audit tor fiscal year ending June 30. 2004 For additional intoar^tton pertaining to said workshop, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 269-945-2468. The City wiH provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk ot the City ot Hastings or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Tbotnaa E. Emery City Clerk Written comments wW be received on the above request at Hastings City HaN. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City wil provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1800-649-3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Page 16 - Thursday. November 4. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foredoom Solo ' TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio aate may bo roodndod by tho foredodng mnrlgegee In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Michael Rower*, and Robin Rower*. Huebend and Wife, original mortgagor!*), to America** Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated January 17. 1997, and recorded on January 31.1997 in Uber 664 on Page 575. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to bo duo al the dote hereof tho sum of Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Five And 31/100 Dottars ($80,975.31). including internet at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w* be torectoood by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some oart of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on December 9,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: Beginning at a point on the Noth Line of Section 34. Town 2 North. Rango 7 Wool Dietant North 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 27 Secondo East. 86X Feet from the Northwest Comer of said Section 34; Thence North 89 Degrees 42 Minutes 27 Seconds East along said North line 652.55 Foot. Thence South 00 Degrees 13 Minutes 50 Seconds West Paratiei with the West Line of stod Section 34; 666.98 Feet to the South Line of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 34; Thence South 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 42 Second* West along said South Line, 663.42 Feet to tho East Uno of Highway M-66; Thence North 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 17 Seconds East along said East Una. 867.33 Foot to the Piece of Beginning. Subject to a Private easement tor ingress and Egress and Public Utilities purposes over tho Southerly 66 Feet thereof. The redemption period shaN bo 12 months from the aate of such sale. Dated: November 4.2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dfo/a .— America s wnowsaie Lenoer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 . File *039451F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been mado in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mado by David L KoBor and April D. Kelly, husband and Mortgagor*, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. a Mtohigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated tho 29th day of April. A.D., 1996, and recorded in tho Office of tho Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on tho 1st day of May. A.D.. 1996. in Uber 668 on Pago 868869, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to wit tho 29th day of /Mail, A.D.. 1996, asaigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 1st day of May. 1996, in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry in Uber 658 on Pago 870, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Seventy Thousand Throe Hundred SeventyEightand14/IX dolars ($70378.14), tor principal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having boon made whereby tho power of sale contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pysuant to tho statute of the S ta'.c of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the 2nd^day of December, 2004, at 130 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wil bo torectoood at a stale at puMc auction to lhe highest biddy at the oast door of the Circuit Courthouse In the City of Hastings County of Bony and State of Michigon (that being th* piooo of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as afore­ said, on said mortgage with tho interest thereon al eight and one half percent (8.5%) py annum and al legal coats, charges and expenses, inducing tho attorney toe allowed by low, and ateo any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in tho premises. The premises deecribod in said mortgage are as fottows: Property situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry. State of MtoNgan. to wfc THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-OUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4. NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING ATA POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER DISTANT 132 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE EAST 305.25 FEET. THENCE NORTH 429.00 FEET. THENCE WEST 305.25 FEET TO WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 429.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF EEGINNING. Commonly known as: 5119 Woodschool Rd.. Hastings, Ml. Tho redemption period Shan be one year from the date of such sate. Dated: Octoby 21.2004 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, asskmee of mortaaoe CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St.. Fknt, Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edmond B. Vise, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 31. 1995 and recorded April 6.1995 in Lfoy 627. Page 927. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by GE Mortgage Services. LLC fka GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc. by assignment dated April 29,1996 and recorded on May 8.1996 in Uby 659. Pago 707 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage tho sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 10/IX Dotty* ($5637010) including interest at the rate of 8.00% py annum. Under the fcwy of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mtohigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mtohigan at 1X p.m. on November 18,2004. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lol 30 and 31 of Oakgrove *2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uby 3 of Plats, Page 56. The redemption period shall be 6 months from •he date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA {600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shel be X days from th* date of the sate. TOALL PURCHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can reodnd tho sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages. I any. are limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: Octoby 21.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GE Mortgage Services, LLC fka GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 326.0057 Notice Of Mortgage Foredooure Sate TM8 RRM m A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IM ACTIVE •BUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado In the conditions of a mortgage mado by Paul David, A Married Man *nd Joyce E. FaughL Husband and Wife, original mortgagor!*), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2002, and recorded on Jufy 10, 2002 in instru­ ment 1083545, in Barry county records. Mtohigan. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Eighteen And 82/IX Dolars X664:01832). includ­ ing interest at 74% py annum. Undy the powy of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoood by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 130 PM. on Novemby 18, 2004. Said premise* are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Mtohigan. and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest Corny of Block 1 of tho Recorded Plat of the Wage of Woodtend; Thence North along the East mo of Main Street 188 Foot to foe true Place of Beginning; Thence North along said East Line 52.5 Foot to the South Uno of Lands described in Lfoy 364, Pago 602; Thence East 231 Foot along said South Uno; Thence South 52.5 Feet; Thence West 231 Feet to tho Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sate. Dated: Octoby 14, 2004 For more information, please call: FC X 248493.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. ' Attomev* For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Fite F036972F01 . STATE OF MKMGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS THELMA CAPL TRUST Dated Septamby 17. 1888. Dote of Birth: September 7.1910 S8N: 366-03-7351 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Decedent. THELMA M. CARL, who lived at 690 West Main Streel MtddtevWe. Mtohigan 49333. died Octoby 17. 2004 Creditors of the Decedent are notified that all claims against the Thelma Carl Trust Dated September 17. 1998, will be forever barred unless presented to Calvin F. Carl, named Successor Trustee, at 39 Bottevue SW, Wyoming. Michigan 49548, Witten tour months of the date of this Publication. Dated: Octoby 28.2004 DUNN. SCHOUTEN & SNOAP By: Dana L Snoap (P23080) Attorney* tor Successor Trustee Calvin F. Carl BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2745 DeHoop Ave SW Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 538-6380 CaMn F. Cart, Successor Trustee 39 Betievue SW Wyoming. Ml 49548 (11M) NQTKLfif-EQflECLQSUftt THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in the conditions ot a certain Mortgage made by Brian J. Stuive. a mar­ ried man. and Unda Stuive. his wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (tfc/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp ), dated Novemby 9. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on Novemby 15. 2000, in Document No. 1061920, at. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and Interest. the sum of $125.431.66 and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the powy of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on Novemby 18.2004 at 130 pm.. on the step* of the Courthouse in the City of Hasting*, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court tor tne County of Barry, there wil be offered tor sale and sold to the highest biddy, at public sate, tor tho pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts of duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent py annum, legal coats, attorney fee* and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Cc*p.). does pay on or prior to the date o said sate: said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00' EAST 769 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 8P DEGREES 57* EAST 360.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57* EAST 300 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00* EAST 230 60 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57' WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00* WEST 230.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF EASEMENT DESCRIPTION AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS, AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWE ST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00*00* EAST 982.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF said Southwest 1/4 to the place of BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57' EAST 403 96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 86 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT. ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CHICLE, THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE 4BOMI DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING The redemption period ste*1 six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case lhe redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finanace Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A BRANDT (PX183) Attorney* tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: Octoby 7. 2004 (11/11) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN* sate may bo roodndod by tho forodooing mortgagee. In that overt, your damage*. If any, oheti bo Mmltod ootety to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at aate, ptue interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Daniel Kitchen, a married man and Laurie Kitchen, solely for the purpose of boning dowy, original mort­ gagors). to Firstar Bank, NA. a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated January 8, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002 in instrument 1073606, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc. as assigns! by an assignment dated Moy 31. 2002 recorded on June 14, 2002 in instrument 1082182, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Fifty And 56/1X Dollars ($80,050.56), including Interest at 9.25% per annum. Undy the powy of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate 01 the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on Decemby 9. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer ot Section 34. Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence South 10 rods; thence East 8 rads; thence North 10 rods; thence West to the piece of beginning The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: Novemby 4,2004 For more information, ptease call: FC M 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney* For CteFtnandal Mortgage Company. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte I038392F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeum Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WKX BE USED FOH THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alien G. William. Ill and Debra L. WMyn. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2002, and recorded on Novemby 21.2002 in instrument 1092091, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One And 82/1X Dolars ($228,691.82). inducting interest at 7.65% py annum. Undy the powy of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given teat said mrijM wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of Item at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on Decemby 9. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township of Caslleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 3X tod of fw East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section X, Town 3 North. Range 7 West Also: The East 3X feet of th* North 1/2 of lhe Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Lying Northeasterty of Township Road (4X) angbng across said land The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such safe. Dated: Novemby 4, 2004 For more intocmation, please cal: FC G 248^93 .1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 3«ighyn Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte I039577F01 COLLECT A DEBT ANY MFOMMRON WE 0BTMN WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTWE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be raeu ed by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your demises, if any, shal be limited aoteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interosL MORTGAGE BALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan R. Stubbtefieid and Brandi L. StubbteSeid, huebend and wife, original mortgagor!*), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc, Mortgages, dated Decemby 15, 1999, and recorded on Decemby 17. 1999 in instrument 1039236i, and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated June 2, 2000 recorded on July 5. 2000 In Inetroment 1046287, in Barry county record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at date hereof the sum of Eigh^-Six Thousand Rve Hundred Ninety-Nine And 4O/1X Dotty* ($86,599.40). todudtog interest al 8.125% py annum. Undy the powy of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that eaid mortgage W be torectoeed by a sate ot the mortgaged premiees, w some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on Novemby 18,2004. Said promtoes are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot!*) 1010 of lhe City, formerly VBege of Hastings, Barry County. Mtohigan, acconing to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redempton period shal be X days from lhe date of such Dated: Octoby 14,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For CitiMortgage. Inc. as successor in interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Mtohigyi 48025-5822 Rte *014571F02 Short Forecioaure Notica Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN * ASSOCIATES PXL, IS ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 538-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauit has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by. MICHAEL R. KEELER and REBECCA R. KEENER. AS HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration System*. Inc., ("MER'S*) sototy as nominee tor Lendy and Lendy*s successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgage, dated Docamby 28.2X1. and racovdsd on January 9, 2002. in Instrument *1072704. Bany County Records. Mtohigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 08/1X DOLLARS ($104,877.08). including interest at 7.125% py annum. Undy the powy of sate contained in said mort­ gage and th* statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given foal said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sale of ttw mortgaged pramtoe*, y aome part of them, at puMc vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hasting*. Mtohigan. at 130 o'clock p.m., on Decemby 2.2004. Said pramtoe* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. MtoNgan. and ara THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION X. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LP4E OF SECTION X. 194.5 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST THEREOF; THENCE EAST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF LANDS CONVEYED AND RECORDED K UBER 143 OF DEEDS. ON PAGE 198 TO THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION X; THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE WEST UNE OF SEC­ TION X. THENCE NORTH 297 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING^ The redemption period shall be 12 months from the <tete of such sate. Dated: October 28, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration System*. Inc.. (“MERS") aoteiy as nominee tor Lendy and Lendy** successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgags PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 231X Provkfenos Drive. Suite 450 SouMtokL Mtohigan 48075 Notice Of Mortg^e Foracioeuro Bate THMRRMMADEBTCOLLICTORATTOBPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY HFORMATXIN WE OBTAM WBJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMDCn 3ELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE ICLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be raedneted by tie forecioeing mortgage*, bi that eveni your damagea,» any. ehsi be BmRedeotefytomeraSumoftiiebldamounttendmed at atea, piue internal MORTGAGE SALE - Detaott ha* been mode in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Nett C Vanderroeat, an unmarried man, original mort­ gagor!*), to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtonapott*, A Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 10,1996, wto recorded on May 21.1996 in Uby 661 on Pago 25, in Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there to daimod to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of Forty-Eight Thouamd Four Hundred Rve And 45/1X Dotty* ($48,406 45). indudtog Interest at 8% pv annum. Undy tho powy ot aate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgagowB bo toradoood by a sate of the mortgaged pramtoes, or some part of them, at pubttc vendue, at Bio Bany County Courthouse in Heatings al 130 PM, on Decemby 2, 2004. Said premises ara situated in Townahip of Prairevffis. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: A parcel of land In tho Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 ol Section 8. Town 1 North, Rango 10 West, deecribod as: beginning al a point which to 1286.56 teat East of and 51539 toot North of Bte Southwest corny ot Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 10 West running thence North 14 degree* 25 minutes Ead. tor 88 tool toonoo Souto 51 degrees 26 minute* East tor 177 toot to an inter­ section with the normal shore Ino of Pino Lak*, toenoe Southwesterly along said shore Ink tor 48 feel toonoo North 86 degree* 16 minute* Weal for 146 feet to toe pteoe of beginning. Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from to* date of such aate. unteaa determinod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X3241a, in which caoo too redemption period shal bo X day* from the date of such sate. Dated: Octoby 28, 2004 For more Mormation. plea** cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorney* For Union Federal Bank of Inffianepotts tA/a Union Federal Saving* Bank of Indtenapola. A Federal Savings Bank 3O4X Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigsn 48025-5822 Rte*OX172F01 Mwm wtiJM Winter Spadai tiamnfF mh— at rxmat amuK Buffing *fth sutftce deanar and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches^vad gnme h oxidation - aarn for oearcoaL mtsnet- HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510STMKKXl.il>. 1/4 Mk 1Stan SL 2S5 / 945-560? MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow rBttCttttsis ana befiimisces itiiiEtt ttOME MearaME capini ess*. | Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 « « �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. 2004 - Peje 17 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER g Variety of stolen property recovered 945-9554 HASTINGS — Officers investigating a larceny complaint in the 500 block of East South Street recovered property that may have been taken from vehicles or yards in the neighborhood. Officers on Saturday, Oct. 30, during the early morning hours recovered the property, which consists of miscellaneous items such as phone chargers, a projection lamp, a flashlifht and a light cord that were left abandoned. Citizens in the area who may have had their vehicles or yards vandalized and can describe their missing property are invited to call to inquire at the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. Outdoor center cabin destroyed by fire JOHNSTON TOWNSHIP — A fire was reported Tuesday, Oct 26, at the Outdoor Education Center at 10160 S. M-37 Highway. It was reported that one of the pioneer cabins was fully engulfed in flames by the time the Bedford Fire Department arrived on scene. There was no one in the building and no injuries were reported. Woman held for driving on crack HASTINGS — Jennifer L. Hill, 35, was arrested on Oct. 28 after a traffic stop for speeding by Hastings City Police Department officers. During the course of the investigation and a subsequent search of the vehicle, it was learned that Hill and other occupants in the vehicl* had been smoking crack cocaine. She was placed under arrest on charges of operating a vehicle while under the influ­ ence of drugs. Charges are pending on the other occupants for possession of illegal con­ traband. Garbage truck collides with vehicle ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A traffic crash involving a garbage truck was reported Thursday, Oct 28, at the intersection of South M-66 Highway and Huff Road. There was a report that three people were trapped in the vehicle. The driver of the truck was able to get out without inj-uy. Freeport teen injured in rollover HASTINGS — A personal injury accident occurred Monday, Nov. 1, on West State Street near Industrial Park Drive. Renee Sias, 41 of Freeport, was driving west bound when she realized she did not have time to stop behind a vehicle stopped at the traffic light at Industrial Drive. Sias took eva­ sive action and went off the north side of the road, losing control and rolling her vehicle over. Passenger Cassidy Sias, 18 of Freeport was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash, and as of press time her condition is unknown. Hastings City Police Department officers are still investigating the accident. There were no injuries to the driver nor a 1-year-old child seated in a child restraint seat $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattre«!». Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 OF • Robert Harps, 39, of Benton Harbor, was sentenced Oct 28 to 60 months probation, 12 months in jail, admission to the adult drug court program and $2,620 in fines and costs for one felony count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. The maximum penalty for this charge is $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. These charges stem from his arrest in Prairieville Township in August It was also noted that the jail sentence is to be served consecutive to any sentence imposed for parole violation charges that are pending. • Terry Petit Jr., 23, of Battle Creek, was sentenced Oct 28 to 36 months probation and $1,725 in costs and fines for three counts against him stemming from his arrest in August in Assyria Township. He pleaded no contest to one count of assaulting a police officer resulting in injury, guilty to one count of resisting/assauiting a police officer and guilty to one count of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while impaired. There is a habitual offender, second offense, notice attached to the first two charges. • Kimberly Danks, 44, of Hastings, was granted a delayed sentence of one year and $1,300 in costs for one count of maintaining a drug bouse and one count of possession of a controlled substance, marijuana. She was arrested in Hastings last May. The maximum penalty for these charges is two years in prison and $25,000 in fines. ...when it comes to processing of your color photos THINK QUALITY FAST. SAME DM SERVICE AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set. $1,800 new, sell $550/best. (989)227-2986 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments A 3 cases, some work, some don't $300 obo. Call (269)945-^340 FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor 24' drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. LAKE FRONT, WILEY LAKE: older trailer with added porch, new 4" welt septic good, great fishing. Between Yankee Springs A Delton, $42,900. (269)948­ 2488 FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs A Stratton engine, $750. CaD (269)948-4190. MAPLE BEDROOM SET: 4 piece plus queen pillowtop mattress. New, never used. Cost $1,400, sell $395. (517)719-8062 DAYCARE: fuil/part-time A daily. Reliable A reasona­ ble. Delton/Martin schools. Monday-Friday, 5am6:30pm (negotiable). (269)672-9886 Dawn. License ZDG080254821. SALE - CERAMIC MOLDS: over 400 molds, 25< A up. Very reasonable, (269)795­ 3825, Genny Hall.___________ BLACK PICK-UP CAP: fits short box Ford truck, $150. (269)948-7921 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry with pillowtop mat­ tress se. $175. (517)719-8062 SNAP-ON ENGINE PICK­ ER, never used, $700; Lin­ coln Squarewave 175 Tig A Arc welder, $1,200; Snap-On tool box, brand new, paid $4,800, sell for $4,000; OTC Portapowet used once, $300. (269)945-9340 BANK SAYS SELL! New re­ po 3 bedroom, 2 bath over­ sized mast bedroom’ for Wa­ terbed and glamour bath. Save $1,000s! $29,876. Four Seasons Factory Outlet (877)738-1090. $0 DOWN NEW homes! If you are renting we can build you a new beautiful home on land with garage for less than you are paying now. Packages as low as $687 per month. Less if you already have your land. Four Season Factory Outlet (877)738­ 1090. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY Outlet. Factory direct pricing takes out the middle man. You save big $$ Modu­ lar homes at prices so low we won’t publish. (877)738­ 1090. //. H WELDERS/BUFFERS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions for upcoming positions in Ionia. MUST BE AVAIL­ ABLE FOR ALL SHIFTS. Welders must have previous on the job experience with hand, robotic, mig or tig welding. Buffers must be able to lift 60-801bs. on a con­ stant basis. Pay rate starts at $10+ depending on shift A department. Mandatory overtime is also required. Qualified candidates must have a stable/steady work history, a negative drug screen A‘have reliable trans­ portation to Ionia. Contact MANPOWER for more in­ formation....... (269)948-3000. EOE 3- SEMI AUTOMATIC 12 gauge Stoeger 2000, black synthetic stocks, has Benelli rotary bolt 5 choke tubes w/box A papers. Less than 50 rounds fir-d, $350. Eve­ nings (269)948-2465 or cell (269)275-3826. A’< . /< North of Hastings on M-43 JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT. 106PM, SUN. 10-4PM. $250 ADM. FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909 J-AD GRAPHICS ANTIQUES. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 ry John Crilly, 40. of Delton, was sentenced Oct 28 in Bany County Circuit Court to 86 to 180 months in prison with credit for 161 days served and $240 in costs for three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct Crilly originally was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, and three counts of second degree against a female juvenile in his home. The maximum penalty for these felonies is 15 years to life in prison. ANTIQUE SHOW NOV. 67. BARRY COUNTY FAIR­ GROUNDS EXPO COM­ PLEX. A LARGE VARIETY POOL TABLE: (517)852-1778 $400 obo. FOR SALE: 1990 30 Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. CaD (269)838-8909. CDL DRIVER - CLASS A: local runs, Monday-Friday. 2 Years experience, (517)852­ 9402. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 « SALES OPPORTUNITY: did you know Warren Buffet just acquired 2 large home manufacturers? If you do no know who Warren Buffet is, he is the sharpest investor on Wall Street and has nearly as much money as Bill Gates. We are Michigan's largest retailer of manufactured housing. We are expanding end need qualified sales pro­ fessionals with the desire to become the best! We offer our industries best paid training, multiple incentives and an outstanding pay plan. If you're a winner in sales, $55,000 minimum first year. If interested, please fax your resume to (616)837­ 6875 or email to eatkinsor4hTUpleisland.net. RECEPTIONIST for Hast­ ings law office. Secretarial back ground a must Micro­ soft Word experience prefer­ red. Part time, Monday-Fri­ day, 1pm-5pm. Fax resume to (269)945-2638 or mail 607 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. WELD-ASSEMBLY/PRESS OPERATORS: MANPOW­ ER of Hastings is currently accepting applications for upcoming positions within an Ionia company. Hiring for ALL shifts. MUST HAVE PREVIOUS INDUS­ TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Expe­ rience in a metal stamping environment is also helpful. Pay rates range from $7$7.20 (with a $40 weekly at­ tendance bonus). Qualified candidates must have a neg­ ative drug screen, stable/ steady work history A relia­ ble transportation to Ionia. Excellent opportunity for permanent hire A advance­ ment Contact MANPOWER for more information........... (269)948-3000. EOE 2 BEDROOM IN THE COUNTRY: no pets, appli­ ances included, $525/month plus security deposit (269)948-8943 FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the country, Hastings schools, $650/mo. ♦ utilities A deposit. Call (269)948-9503 or (423)327­ 0707. HIDDEN VALLEY ES­ TATES: Now taking appli­ cations for waiting list for one A two bedroom apart­ ments. Rent based on in­ come. Barrier free units available. Elderly complex, 62 yrs. or older, handicap/disabled of any age Please call (269)948­ 2838. TOD 1-800-649-3777 Equal Housing Opportunity. SMALL 2 BEDROOM trail­ er with frontage on Wiley Lake, $400/mo. + utilities A $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings At the front counter. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH FALL RUM­ MAGE SALE: Saturday, No­ vember 6th, 9am-4pm. in the Parish Hall, 315 W. Center St, Hastings. NOVEMBER 6TH, 9AM4PM. Peace Church on M-37 at Cherry Valley, Caledonia. Many new items for your purchase at our dear out bam sale. Please donate and receive a charitable contribu­ tion receipt for your left over, unused but dean A serviceable goods before No­ vember 4th. Please call (616)891-8119 for pick-up if you need help with your donation. ANIMAL CARE/KENNEL WORKERS: to $12/hz Must love cats/dogs. Will train! (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set bought/never used. Cost over S800. (517)204-0600_______________ ATTENTION: WORK FROM HOME! $500-$2500/ mo. pt. $3.000-$7,000/mo. ft Free CD Rom. 803-532-6304 or www.NewQualityLife.com. BED: a brand new queen pil­ lowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $119. Can deliver. (616)318­ 6998________________________ CABLE INSTALLER (IN­ HOME HOOK UPh to $22/hr. Company truck. Full Benefits. Training now. (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. BED: king pillowtop, new, in original package, v/arranty. Can deliver. $199. (616)3186998 CHIPS/SNACK FOOD ROUTE: to $45,000 a year ♦ benefits A 40 IK. local. Paid training. Box truck! Start now. (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. BED: Memory Foam mat­ tress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell, $429. Call (616)281-5575. Can deMret, BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. AU brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver (616)281-5575. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. let with sleigh bed! Must sell, $605. Can deliver. (616)281-5575 DINING ROOM SET: brand new, $999. Solid wood table, 6 chairs, hutch. Very nice, caU (616)281-5575. De­ livery available. LEATHER SOFA AND LOVESEAT: Brand new, beautiful. Still in factory package. Can separate, $759. (616)281-5575 can deliver. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 foe your junk car with title crid haul it away free. CaD Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 HOME FOR SALE: 3br, Hastings area. Nice yard, $300 down, $685 per month. CaD (517)323-7842. FACTORY-LINE PRODUCTION/MANAGER TRAIN­ EE: (Supplier to GM), to $55k/yr. + benefits. Over­ time! Many Needed! (517)886-5445 TD.C. fee. OFFICE ASSISTANT: to $13.50/hr + excellent 401k plan. Benefits! Good people skills. Paid vacation/holi­ days! (517)866-5445 TD.C fee. WAREHOUSE (BEERJ/D1STRIBUT1ON LABOR MANAGER TRAINEE: to $16.82/hr + benefits. Large Center! (517)886-5445 TD.C. fee. WELDER (MlG/TIGh to $19/hr. + benefits. Non-certified! Paid vacation/holi­ days! Major plant! (517)886­ 5445 TD.C fee. Janna Lee (Snyder) Taylor. To Hastings area relatives and friends: we want to express our sincere thanks to al I for prayers, visits, many cards and letters, phone calls, flowers and plants, food, memorials to her church. American Cancer Society and Hastings Public Library. Your heartfelt deeds and sympathy were greatly appreciated by all of us. Mrs. Virginia Snyder; James H. Taylor, Ivan J. (Ike) Snyder, Jr. and Family. HASTINGS 4 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real male advertmng in dm news­ paper n wSyeci k> the Fatr Houaiag Act and the Michigan Civil Rirht* Ad which cnUactiwiy make it illegal to tATUlSwiMMMlT Wfcfl AM I ‘ �Pege 18 - Thursday. November 4. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Leadership Bany County announces new director DK duo drops 55 on G-A Rams Alex Culbert and Jordan Haines combined for 55 points to lead lhe Delton Kellogg Panthers to their tenth win of the season Tuesday night. Culbert's 22 points and 11 rebounds, com­ bined with Haines 23 points and five steals led DK to a 63-53 win over the GalesburgAugusta Rams. The Panthers were able to knock down six three-point buckets against the Rams’ 2-3 zone. Delton was six of 11 from behind the arc. Haines hit four of them. With six minutes left in lhe fourth quarter, Delton held onto a 2Q-point advantage. The Rams didn't give up and fought back to Outgoing Barry County Leadership director Nancy Goodin meets with Barry County Leadership Board President Karen Heath and new director Dana Rittenberg to discuss upcoming activities. how to best achieve the future goals for everyone living here." Rittenberg said. “Building a strong and tvsilient community infrastructure doesn't just mean buildings, schools and governmental sys­ tems. It also applies to building leaden, or people with the skills necessary to take on leadership roles at any time. Building that foundanon is what Leadership Barry County is about’ Heath said, "We are very excited and anticipate a very smooth leadership transition. We are invit­ ing participants in the Innovations in Heath* work­ shop to come to meet the board and Dana at 8 sun. on Nov. 17 at the Pennock Conference Center." Rittentrrg said. "The program is very well organized, so 1 definitely won't need to 'reinvent the wheel.' I am looking forward to continuing to bring in timely speakers and workshops to help us all develop and evolve as leaders.’ "I am also thrilled to be working in Barry County. Driving away from here every day to work out of the county was the saddest part of working in Grand Rapids. There's not much that's more sat­ isfying than using your specific personal talents and attributes to make your own community a bet- Staff Writer Dana Rittenberg began a new position Nov. 1 as director of Leadership Barry County, succeeding Nancy Goodin, who resigned to take a position with Hastings City Bank as marketing and training Leadership Board President Karen Heath said, “Dana was one of 20 applicants for the position. We were really impressed with the caliber of the applicants, many from Bany County." Rittenberg said. "It truly is an honor to be able to partner with Leadership Barry County. For so many yean. Leadership Barry County has educat­ ed Bany County citizens to the ‘Ways of the World' when it comes io government, both on the local and state level, and in how to bring out the leader in all of us." Besides being director of Leadership Barry County, which is a part-time position, she is the special event coordinator at Hope Network in Grand Rapids and a catering business owner. She took the Leadership course in 2003. “I have never lived in a community that is so responsive to the needs and wants of its citizenry and to the community as a whole, particularly in and earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1985. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1987. She lived in New York City and Seattle before moving back to Hastings in 1996. She now lives in Freeport with her two sons. In addition to starting a new position, she also will be overseeing the move to a new office at Hastings City Bank in December. Heath said. “We really appreciate the support given to us by the Bany County Area Chamber of Commerce in the past by providing office space and ocher support. We look forward to their contin­ ued support in the future. “One of the good things about the move is that Nancy will be able to answer any questions Dana has very easily.” The 2005 Barry County Leadership Course begins in January and brochures are available at the chamber office or by calling 945-2114. Brochures also are available for the “Innovations in Heath" workshop on Nov. 17. Rittenberg will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays She is a 1981 Holland High School graduate Delton's Jordan Haines is surrounded as she pulls up in the lane during Tuesday's contest against GalesburgAugusta. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Experienced DK girls get return trip to state finals The Delton cross country teams are taking turns making trips to the Division 3 MHSAA State Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway. Two years ago the girts went as What matters DU Vi ng the month of November. 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Galesburg drops to 9-9 and 1­ 9 in league play. Delton plays its final two road games of the KVA season in the coming week Tonight the Delton girls visit Pennfield, then on Tuesday travel to take on Kalamazoo Christian. MonSWldtfiNO KmTNj a Fti LXtfl 6 SonrSoy unW noon Mon a Wed 0-7 a team, last year the boys, and this year the girls are headed back occe again. They’ll be joined by Andrew Ouding and Dan Roberts from the boys' team who also qualified for the state meet at Saturday’s Division 3 Regional meet at Portage Middle School. The Delton girls will tie the first to run Saturday morning at MIS in Brooklyn. The Division 3 girts race be-ins at 10:30 a.m. The Delton duo of Ouding and Roberts will be in the Division 3 boys’ race that is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Delton’s girts were second on Saturday at Portage, behind their KVA rivals from Kalamazoo Christian. The Comets’ Leah Reames won the regional race with a time of 19:56. Delton was led by junior Marissa Ingle and senior Whitney Knollenberg. Ingle was third in 20:52.4, and Knollenberg fourth in 21:03.1. Kristen Wilfinger was 12th in 21:34.7, Santa Dimante 26th in 23X15.9, and Carolin Humphrey 31st in 23:22.3. Ingle is a junior, and Wilfinger and Knollenberg are seniors. All three contributed to the 2002 Panther team that reached MIS. The Comets finished with 61 points, es all five of their scoring runners finished in the top 18. Delton was second with 76 points, followed by Schoolcraft 120, Hackett Catholic Central 124, Edwardsburg 151, Bangor 157, Hopkins 167, Constantine Berrien Springs 209. 194, Marissa Ingle Pennfield 277, Parchment 280, Buchanan 296, and Coloma 302. The top three teams in each regional advance to the state meet, so Schoolcraft will join the Panthers and Cornett in Brooklyn, as well as the top IS individual finishers. The Delton boys finished seventh Saturday, but Roberts and Ouding made the top 15 individually. Ouding was 11th overall in 17:53.7, and Roberts 14th in 18X17X1. Constantine won the boys* team competi­ tion with 105 points. Bronson was second with 112. followed by Schoolcraft 127. Kalamazoo Christian 131. Hackett Catholic Central 138, Bangor 149, and Delton Kellogg 151. Bangor junior Nick Tomsk won the boys’ race with a time of 16:49.7. Edwardsburg's James Greenfield was second in 1703.5, and Parchment’s Nick Tecca third in 1706.4. Behind Ouding and Roberts for Delton were senior Rex Fetterley in 36th with a time of 19:18.5, senior Tom Sigler 38th in 19:23.7, and Cohen Porter 52nd in 2007.7. W\ sMMha JlTTHf \ Kellogg Arena -Downtown Battit Creek NbO. 13" & 14'1* New Merchandise *Welry Pictures C,Othi“iovs Crafts loys Home Decor Scrapbooking � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-11-11.pdf d6a4a83960ea6cd0d59f9ea97a70f665 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 \ The Hastings New inmziiMTZtioo dime hour* have been announced by the Bany-Eaton District Health Department, effective this mouth. In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, the clinics, which include flu shots, will take place from 8:30 tc 11:30 a.m_ and from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday. There will be extend­ ed hours every lira Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 toll:30 am and from 1 to 7 pm. For more informatioo, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at (269) 945-9516, extension 129. Hastings library closed Nov. 16 The Hastings Public Library will be dozed Tuesday. Nov. 16. for an in-service day. The book drop in the beck parking lot will be available for returned items (except audio visual). The phones will not be available until Wednesday. Nov. 17. when the library reopens at hs regular time. HHS play planned for Nov. 18,19, 20 Hastings High School students will present “Frankcnsiein 1930" at 7 pm. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18, 19 and 20, in the Hastings High lecture hall. The play is by Fred Carmichael and is an adaptation from the classic story writ­ ten by Mary Shelley. Directing the students in the perform­ ance is Northeastern Elementary teacher Todd Willard. Advance tickets are $4 for senior chizena, 8$ for students and 86 for adults. Tickets at the door will cost 85 for seniors, $6 for students and 87 for adults. Tickets are available at King's Appliances. Felpauscb, State Grounds Coffee House and at all Hastings schools. ANNER Thursday. November 11, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 46 New flu clinic hours announced 4- by David T. Young Editor Tony Crosariol of Delton has been appoint­ ed to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, filing a vacancy that has existed since last summer. The Barry County Board of Commissioners made the decision Tuesday morning, which was delayed because of a new state requirement that someone connect­ ed with schools be named to at least one seat on the Planning Commission. Crosariol, who is a member of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, succeeds Jan McKeough, who resigned in June when she took a part-time job as county zoning enforcement administra­ tor and had to avoid a potential conflict of interest. Crosariol also has some experience with by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Jim Kahllo, first declared the victor, then declared the loser, in the race for supervisor in Orangeville township has officially filed a request for a recount in the office of Barry County Clerk, Debbie Smith. However, the recount is not likely to take place very soon. Smith explained that there are a number of actions that need to occur and be completed before a recount in the Orangeville race between Kahllo, a Democrat, and Republican Tom Rook can take place. Two of the actions have been completed. The Barry County Board of Canvassers, composed of two Republicans and two Democrats plus two alternate canvassers, one from each party, met Wednesday. Nov. 3, and completed their work Tom Rook on Nov. 4. certifying the election. On Friday. Nov. 5, Kahllo was legally enti­ tled to file his request for a recount and did. There were only six votes that separated the two supervisor’s candidates. Now the action moves to the StaL; Board of Canvassers, which must certify the election for statewide offices by Nov. 22. Though it is unlikely there will be any requests for recounts for the statewide offices, should such requests be filed, those take precedence over county, city, township and village Elections. MA memo on the conduct of county and local recounts will be forwarded to the coun­ ty clerks throughout the state in late November," concludes the bulletin. Since there appears to be some uncertainty about the results of the election for the super­ visor’s post, no supervisor can be sworn in until after the recount has occurred. PRICE 50C Tony Crosariol will join County Plan Commission Orangeville supervisor’s vote recount a certainty recounts. In other words, the Orangeville supervisor recount is near the very bottom of the priori­ ty list. Assuming that the only place in the state where a recount is requested is Orangeville, and the time periods established in the law for all other recount possibilities have passed, then and only then can a date for a recount be set and the recount take place in Orangeville. A bulletin, dated Oct. 27. circulated to clerks from the office of Michigan Secretary of State Terri Land, says that county and local requests for recounts cannot be conducted until written clearance is received through the Michigan Department of State’s Bureau of % county issue as he has been a member of the Commission on Aging Board of Directors the past four years, now serving as vice chair­ man. He may have to step down now from the COA Board because of a potential conflict of interest. Before the board’s vote was taken. Commissioner Jim French said Crosariol was the only applicant. “We did not receive any other applications from any other school districts," he told the board. "We tried, but no one else came for­ ward.” He noted that the county advertised for the position twice. bu» Crosariol still was the only school-related applicant. “I am quite interested in the master plan and believe 1 would have much to offer this process,” Crosariol said in his application. There was some concern expressed about the fact the seven-member Planning and Zoning Commission now will have three of its members from Barry Township, including Crosariol and Jim Alden and Serafin “Chuck" Nieves. The other members are Jeff Jim Kahllo Orangeville will be without a supervisor again when the term to which interim super visor Boyce Miller was appointed expires later this month. The Orangeville Township Board will have two choices: Appoint an interim supervisor until the winner of the Nov. 2nd election can be determined, or simply have the new board carry on the governmental functions until a new supervisor can be sworn in. Both are real options since it appears the recount may not take place in late November or some time in early December. MacKenzie. Mick Barney, Bill Stough and Chairman Clyde Morgan. But French reiterated that Crosariol was the only applicant. "If there’s only one bailgame in town, then you have to go to that one bailgame," he said. Commissioner Clare Tripp said. "The fact that he is willing to do it (serve) is commend­ able." French added. “Tony has attended the last few (Planning and Zoning Commission) meetings and he has shown an interest." Crosariol’s term will expire on April 30, 2007. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board of Commissioners : • Authorized the purchase of a Continuously Operating Reference (CORE) Tony Crosariol umentation fund after hearing a presentation from Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. The surveyor said the high-tech device can determine position instantaneously through use of the Internet and satellite signals. It is expected that the reference station will be used at the local Michigan Department of Transportation facility, where M-DOT per­ sonnel can operate it and send data to Lansing for corrections and disbursement to the pub­ lic. "You’ll get good quality data in less time; it’s an efficiency thing." Reynolds promised the board. • Got a first-hand look at the Noggin 250 Plus Smart Cart ground penetrating radar unit in a presentation from Reynolds. The board authorized the purchase of the unit at its Oct. 26 meeting. It cost $26,300. which will be funded by a grant for remonu- mentation. The ground penetrating radar unit, which Reynolds fondly referred to as “our new hightech lawn mower." actually lets the operator know what is below the surface. The surveyor said the device “will detect any changes in the soil’s characteristics." which means it also could be used by police in their efforts to locate a buried body. Reynolds also said the drain commission office could find the unit useful. Station for a total of $38,170 from the remon- See COUNTY, page 7 Blood drive set at Moose Lodge I The local chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 pm Thursday. Nov. 18, at the Moose Lodge. 123 North Michigan Ave. in Hastings Local Red Cross officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain and stabilize the supply. Estimates are that 60 percent of the U.S. population is eligi­ ble to donate blood, but only 5 percent of thoee eligible to donate ever roll up their sleeves. That's why the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross is placing innrasing emphasis on recruit­ ing and retaining lint-time donon-especially as frequent and prolonged blood shortages threaten the lives of patients in Michigan hospitals. The Great Lakes Region must collect about 3 500 units at Hood each week from volunteer donors to supply the 2,000 Hood products needed daily by patients in 70 hoqMals across the state. In the past month, blood collections Region-wide have received a boost from high school and college-age donors who give at their schools' blood drives. But trends for the last two yean reveal that blood collections have been down an aver­ age of 5 to 10 percent below goal in any given month. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 TK, Hastings plan high school plays Thornapple Kellogg High School's production of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" will be Friday and Saturday nights. Here first-year student Bnlney Benjamin is the flapper daughter of Michelle Nesbitt's Mrs. Van Osborne and Kaylin Barnes is a pushy Mrs. Van Austin who wants her daughter Margaret (Jennifer Berryman) to marry a wealthy man The humorous look at the roaring 20s and begins at 7 p.m. at the TKHS auditorium. Hastings High School students will present "Frankenstein 1930" Nov. 18. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High Lecture Hall. Participants in the play include (from left) Jason Bies. (back) Kevin Taylor. Zak Fay. (center) Josh Wescott, Ashley Ingle. Brian Cottrell and Jessica Mikolajczyk �Page 2 — Thursday. November 11. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Down on the farm- Delton corn harvest is blessing for ‘poorest of poor’ Delton Rotary President Dan Hills (center) thanks the participating churches. Rotarians and others for participating in the Feuds Resource Bank. Jordan Dimock enjoys feeding the animals at the Guthrie farm during Sunday's event. Rick Steele ladles chili for his wife Jill, Detton attorney and Delton Rotary member, during the potluck harvest dinner. With them is their daughter Allie. Proceeds from com harvested Sunday at the Prairieville Township farm of Tom and Nancy Guthrie will help hungry people in developing nations leam to feed themselves, thanks to local cooperative efforts with Foods Resource Bank Here, at a community celebration. Tom Guthrie watches as Kurt Smit operates the combine. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Fanners and non-farmers from Southwest Barry County and beyond joined together last Sunday to celebrate a com harvest and their participation in the Foods Resource Bank, which brings city and rural folks together as well as various church denominations. Their goal is to help the poorest of poor all over the globe. Proceeds from IO acres of com harvested that afternoon and this week at the Prairieville Township farm of Tom and Nancy Guthrie will help hungry people in developing nations leam to feed themselves, thanks to the Foods Resource Bank and the generosity of the Guthries and others, the Delton Rotary Club, which sponsored the local project; and five area churches. Participating churches included St. Ambrose Catholic Church and Faith United Methodist Church, both in Delton; St. Timothy Episcopal Church and the Gull Lake United Methodist Church, both in Richland; and the Plainwell United Methodist. Tom Guthrie said the program is “a unique way” to help people living in poverty-strick­ en countries. He and othe' Rotarians hope more churches will join in the effort next year. During the harvest and thanksgiving cele­ bration for the good com crop, guests rode in a horse-draw* wagon to get a closer view of the combin'.* as iUmowed down the stalks, automatically' shucked the ears of com and shelled off the kernels as quickly as the machine passed over the crop. Kurt Smit operated the combine. The horses and wagon were provided by Jim and Lisa Vanderwall. Cidermaking and a potluck dinner were part of the festivities. The joint efforts of the churches and others, the Delton Rotary and the sale of com. which will be sold on the open market, is expected to bring in more than $4,000 for the Foods Resource Bank (FRB). Delton Rotary President Dan Hills thanked everyone for their help and generous giving to make the first time local project a success. He also explained how the cooperative program works and said he hopes more farmers will plant crops for FRB next year. Founded in 1999. Foods Resource Bank "seemed like a natural fit for us.** Hills has said of the Delton Rotary, which served as "organizer and clearinghouse" for the local effort. "It is a fundraising program to develop educational funds to teach people how to farm and grow their own food." he said in a previ­ ous interview. "We raise funds in essentially two ways. One is by going to local congrega­ tions and getting their financial support. The other is to get farmers, like Tom. to donate a portion of his property for growing a crop." Farmers are reimbursed for their expenses when they donate a portion of their land and fanning and marketing skills. Many of the expenses such as fertilizer and seed com have been donated by agri-businesses. For the Delton project. Pioneer Seed and Monsanto were among the donors. Hill has said FRB only works w ith a net- Making homemade cider was part of the event. Marc Irwin (right) operates the cider press, and Delton Rotary President Dan Hills fills a pitcher with the apple juice. Golden kernels of com sit atop the oembme as Kurt Smit prepares to measure the moisture content of the harvested crop, (photos by Elaine Gilbert) Russ Kloosterman, holds his daughter. Stacey, so she could get a close up view of one of the horses on hand during the harvest celebration. work of 16 established Christian outreach programs in Third World countries, not cor­ rupt governments, to help impoverished peo­ ple become independent and self-sufficient by learning to grow crops. "When you see some of the reports back and the smiles on the faces, you can see the pride in the face of the people. There's a lot of satisfaction seeing that kind of result from a program." Guthrie said in a previous inter­ view. Foods Resource Bank is a nationwide organization. and one of its four offices is in Kalamazoo. In. 2003. the organization had 95 growing projects on nearly 4.000 acres. During Sunday's harvest and thanksgiving celebration for the good com crop, guests rode in a horse-drawn wagon, furnished by Jim and Lisa Vanderwall. to get a closer view of the combine as it mowed down the stalks, automatically shucked the ears of com and shelled off the kernels as quickly as the machine passed over the crop. Helping to process the apples for Sunday's cidermaking was Delton Rotarian Jim Dimock. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 11.2004 - Page 3 Blood donor* must be at least 17 yean old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. The process of giving Hood takes about an hour. Tb lean about blood drives in your area, cafl I -800-GIVE-UFE. For more informa­ tion locally, call the Barry County chapser of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Wind Band plans concert for Dec. 5 The dedication of the "Ceremonial Bugle" took place after the luncheon with area veterans accepting the honor Participating in the honor are (from left) Patty Wren. V Harry Adrounie. Dave Wren. George Ulrich. Barry Wood, Jim Atkinson. Mayor Bob May. Earl Count. John Barnett and Joe Oswalt. Legion gets gift of a bugle by Martie Westover Staff Writer Veterans were honored Wednesday in a luncheon hosted by Hastings Middle School students, and with the dedication of a “Ceremonial Bugle” presented to the Hastings American Legion Post #45. On the day before the national celebration of Veteran’s Day. Patty and Dave Wren of Wren Funeral Home in Hastings presented the special bugle to honor “all military veter­ ans who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully discharged their duties in sen ice to our nation.” The dedication of the Ceremonial Bugle took place after the luncheon, w ith area veter­ ans accepting the honor. In a prepared release, the Wrens stated. “The rendering of military funeral honors is a way to show the nation’s deep gratitude to the men and women who sene and sacrifice so much in defending the freedoms we enjoy. This ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to the veteran’s families. “The ‘Ceremonial Bugle’ is a dignified method of playing “Taps” at a military funer­ al when a live bugler is not available for the ceremony. It was developed in order to pro­ vide a solemn visual image and as an alterna­ tive to the playing of a recorded version of "Taps’ oo a CD/cassette player. “With the bugler shortage still in mind. Congress passed a law that took effect in January 2000. allowing a recorded version of ‘Taps’ using audio equipment if a live horn player is not available." the press release explained. “Survivors can physically sec a bugler playing a nice rendition of ‘Taps.’ The idea is not to replace a live bugler, but to offer an alternative that is close to the real thing.” After the luncheon the veterans were invit­ ed to an assembly in their honor, where the Hastings Middle School band and choir per­ formed. Veterans were introduced to the students, with their years of service ranging from World War II to the current conflict in Iraq. In the gym there were also some items the veter­ ans brought along. Student Adam Schwartz spoke and offered gratitude and thanks for the service of the vet­ erans. Dick Guenther, former Hastings Area Schools Superintendent, spoke about his war experiences. He was present during the battle of Iwo Jima. during World War 11. Guenther talked about the battle and the six men who are forever memorialized in statue. The students learned that for every three Marines who stepped ashore on that island during the battle, roughly two of them were injured or killed. Guenther said. “Being asked to do this (speak before students) brings back a lot of memories.” The former superintendent thanked the stu­ dents for their attention and appreciation dur­ ing the assembly. During the assembly . “Taps” was played by Joe LaJoye for the veterans and students. An article by Master Sergeant Jari A. Villanueva, USAF, details the history of “Taps.” “Of all the military bugle calls, none is so ing the melody as he first gave it to me. After getting it to his satisfaction, he directed me to sound that call for Taps thereafter in place of the regulation call. The music, was beautiful on that still, summer night and was heard far beyond the limits of our brigade. *1 he next day I was visited by several buglers from neigh­ boring brigades, asking for copies of the music which i gladly furnished. The call was gradually taken up through the Army of the Potomac.’ “This more emotive and powerful ‘Taps’ was soon adopted throughout the military. In 1874, it was officially recognized by the U.S. Army, it became standard at military funeral Hastings City Council learned night that the Barry Conservation and Thomapple Riser Watershed are working together to develop a proposal to fund a watershed management plan for the Thomapple River watershed. The proposal will request funding from the Clean Water Act Section 319 Fund through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The Conservation District recently held a stakefioldcr meeting to discuss this pro­ posal and to identify parties willing to partic­ ipate in the development of the plan. City Manager Jeff Mansfield attended the meeting on behalf of the City . “The Thornapple River is a vitally impor­ tant natural resource for the area, and resi­ dents stand to be significantly impacted by its long term health ano well being.” Mansfield said. “The city in turn also stands to impact the river through storm water runoff and other point and non-point sources of pollution. In other business Mondav evening. the City Council: Plowen." The band alao is aeheani^ compositions by Leroy Anderaoe, indndiag The ■typewriter Song.* This win mljtow percussionistOtRiM*ey to actnrfly'play* a vin­ tage atandaad typewriter as pan of die acose. Rehearaeis are held Thursday evenings ■ 7 pan. in the Heatings High School band call Kim Dorake m (943-9181). United Methodist plans Thanksgiving and seniors. The following Saturday. Nov. 20. there will be a spelling bee in conjunction with the Bany County literacy program There also will be a silent auction of creative bas­ kets al the Hastings recreation center's com­ munity loom. Doors open at 6 p.m. for bid­ ding co the baskets with the spelling bee fol­ tewing. Tickets arc S3. Tickets for both events are available at the library or at the door the night of the events. For more information, call 269-945­ 4263 Fall leaf pickup starts in Hastings The Chy of Hastings has begun its annu­ al bU leaf pickup starting last Monday monmg, Nov. S. City crews will pick up leaves first in the Second Ward, followed by the First Ward. Third Ward and finally the Fourth Ward. Residents fire urged to rake their leaves to the curb, but not into the street becauae they cm obstruct motor vehicle traffic. Bagging is not necessary, but those who do are asked to use biodegradable materials. For more information, call 943-2468. Family Fun Night slated A YMCA Family Fun Night is scheduled for ftiday. Nov. 12. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Qnnnuuiity Center in back of Hastings High School. Coot is S3 per family. S3 per adult $2 per Modem. Crafts are available for 50 cents. Activities will include open gym. hallway mOerbiading. arts and crafts, and board Junes. Final leadership workshop slated * The final Bany Cocity Leadership work­ tap of 2004 will foev. on an innovative way to work toward reducing the cost of health insurance for local employers. Students and staff honored veterans a day early with a luncheon and assembly Wednesday. Nov. 10. Enjoying the luncheon are (from left) Gary St. Onge. Laverne BeBeau, Dick Guenther (who spoke during the assembly), Joyce Guenther, Beverty Brooks and Robert Brooks. easily recognized or more apt to render emo­ tion than ‘Taps.’ Up to the Civil War. the tra­ ditional cal! at day's end was a tune, bor­ rowed from the French, called ‘Lights Out.’ In July 1862, in the aftermath of the bloody Seven Days battles, hard on the loss of 600 men and wounded himself. Union General Daniel Adams Butterfield called the brigade bugler to his tent. He thought ‘Lights Out' was too formal and he wished to honor his men. Oliver Wilcox Norton, the bugler, tells the story, ‘...showing me some notes on a staff written in pencil on the back of an envelope, (he) asked me to sound them on my bugle. I did this several times, playing the music as written. He changed it somewhat, lengthening some notes and shortening others, but retain- • Accepted with regret Karen Scarbrough’s letter of resignation from the Local Development Finance Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Boards. Scarbrough sat on the board as the appoint­ ed representative from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. • Received the the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS) annual resolu­ tion for adoption of Benefit Program rE" for the City Council's consideration. This pro­ gram increases the retirement benefit payout for current city retirees by 2%. The benefit is paid for by increases in the contributions for each employee group, paid for by the city. The council has adopted this benefit program for a number of years now. • Had the fiist reading of Ordinance #391. which w ould amend the penalty section of the housing code to allow repeated violations to be prosecuted as misdemeanors instead of civil infractions. This change would be intended to gain compliance with the provi­ sions of the housing code in a more timely fashion. • Granted the renewal of a franchise agree­ ment with Sunset Waste Services, allowing them to provide garbage and waste collection services within the city’s rights-of-way. Sunset has complied with all of the terms and two years ago. Reservations are appreciated for the evens and can be made by calling the drench office at 945-9574 or the Hc'Jeobecks at 945­ 4101. Though teserratioas are hdpftil. they ate not required and thoae who come at the last mimnr" are welcomed to the foaat The First United Methodist Church m Hastings » teemed at 209 W. Green St ccrcmonies in 1891. There is something sin­ gularly beautiful and appropriate in the music of this wonderful call. Ils strains are melan­ choly. yet full of rest and peace. Its echoes linger in the heart long after its tones ceased to vibrate in the air.” the article stated. The luncheon was made possible through the help of students and staff at the Hastings Middle School. Students who helped out included Kasy Hooten. Carson King, Brad Hayden. Adam Schwartz. Krystal Pratt, Carmen Burlingame. Kate Dobbin. Alli Howell and Alex dcGoa. Fall Creek Restaurant and Kathy’s Kitchen also contributed to the luncheon. Watershed management plan developed for Thornapple River The Monday District Council Traditional holiday music trill comprise half of the Thornapple Wind Band concert program al 3 pan. Sunday. Dec. 5, at toe Hastings High School tactwe hall. TtkuikovikyY ■Nuteracfcer Stoat* win be featured with its fianffiar *Dmce of the Sugarplum Fairies* and "Wafa of the Tickets are $1 for ado!3 and $3 for students requirements contained in the code as neces­ sary. • Entered into an agreement with New Life Plastics for a revised lease for less space at the Industrial Incubator, and entered into an agreement for payment of delinquent rents and fees at the Incubator • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 22. to receive comment regard­ ing the establishment of a special assessment district to fund a portion of the cost of improvements to South Dibble Street between East South Street and the north line of the Plat of Southeastern Village #11. • Considered and approved payment to Fishbeck, Thompson. Carr & Huber in the amount of $6,857.71 for basic and conceptu­ al library building design services, as approved by the Library Board. • Considered and approved payment to Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr & Huber in the amount of $21,595.40 for demolition and architectural Library building services, as approved by the Library Board . • Read a letter dated Oct. 19. from the Hastings Free Methodist Church regarding a community outreach service Dec. 12. The next council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 22. Enrollment open for health clinic Open "wnOiwtf in a special health care dWc t now avaBabie to Bany Cranny res­ idents who inset the low inromr. uninsured The dime offers primary care typically available toropgh a famBy doctor as weg as coverage through toe Barry-Eaton District Heahh Dapretateafs Health CoeMcctions paopara. The recipient muni be a resident of Bany or Baton County, be an aduh between the ages of 19 and 64, meet income reqtorementa and have an heaito care coverage. Anyone tateaund in paatidpreing in this new program is urged to call to enroll. After enrollment, prospective patients also most call to schedule an appointment. Walk-ms will not be accepted and there is a small co­ pay fee on office visits and prescription drugs. 1 For more information call the BarryEatoo Health Connections at 1-800-553­ 2565. from 8:30 a.m. until noon Wednesday. Nov. 17, will feature Mary Jane Pories with improvisation tools to help employees reduce stress and employers to reduce the stress of constantly rising health care costs Thia is a "hands-on" worksbop to give participants easy to leam strategies. It will begin with an accurate definition of stress and increase awareness of individuals han­ dle stress. Participants will identify the causes of stress in their own lives and will learn techniques far managing stress and how stress affects the mind, body and lifestyle. tales was in Hastings tn February when she helped participants to "Make the Most of Each Moment" Com of the workshop is $69. or $59 for alumni of Leadership Barry County. Brochures are available at the Barry County Aiea Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 945-2454. Historical Society planning banquet Member* of the Bany County Historical Society are busy planning their 40th anniversary banquet. The banquet will be held Thursday evening. Nov. 28, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church on North M-43 Highway. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m.. with dinner at 7. Tickets are on sale and can be ordered by sending a check for $15 Io the Bany County Historical Society. Bos 311. Hastings. Ml 49058. Two fund-raisers set for new library Ag Preservation Board has vacancy Storytellers, a spelling bee and basket auction will be featured in two major upcoming fund-raisers to benefit the cam­ paign for the new Hastings Public Library. A bounty of storytelling for families will feature storytellers from the Midwest verbally weaving bean-warm­ ing and humorous stories from 3 to5p.m. a the Hastings High School lecture hall. The Barry County Board of Commissioners h: seeking an individual with an agriculture background to serve oo the Agricultural Preservation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, third floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. Stale St. Hastings: and must be relumed no later than 5.00 p.m. oo Friday. Nov. 1Z MAllMBlNniNU (^coiwaadyMMtMiinT^ faaifedfrten taint. �P*se 4 - Thursday. November 11. 2004 - The Hasongs Banner In My Opinion Let’s hope negative politics has ended To the editor: Webster’s Dictionary describes politics as “the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing government: winning ind holding control over a government." I don't know about anyone else, but I would be willing to guess I am not alone when 1 say 1 have never been so happy that the elections are finally over, even though 1 was not pleased with the outcome of all of them. 1 have come to reluctantly accept the mud­ slinging. rumors, innuendos, and slanderous lies at the national level, but when it is at the local level, it becomes a personal thing. I have lived in this community for most of my life, and never before have I seen such nastiness in the local political campaigns, not only directed at some of the candidates run­ ning for office, but also at the incumbents, we often know personally, the people who arc being affected so negatively by the poisonous environment surrounding these campaigns. There are those out there with their own agenda, who will stop at nothing to seek to control our local government, and you know who you are. I would kindly remind these folks of the adage. "What goes around, comes around." I would hope that this type of ugly campaigning and the huge number of nega­ tive letters to the editor will not happen again. Otherwise, our nice, friendly, close-knit lit­ tle community is in danger of becoming a “smutsville” and we will be discouraging capable people with true integrity from ever running for political effice in Barry County again, and how sad that will be for all of us. Mary A. Fisher, Hastings Do not be deceived; what you sow you shall reap To the editor, I went on a visual and mental excursion and remembered my mother becoming excit­ ed over the concept that "a picture is worth a thousand words." Then I thought of updating that concept a bit. I wonder what a moving picture is worth (a video, a computer, a DVD, etc.). So I gave the moving picture the figure of 100,000 + words (+ because I had no idea of the literal truth). Then I thought of ttie next picture what is a living picture worth? I had no idea, so I just multiplied it by 100 again, and came up with 10,000.000 + words, (a living picture is a more or less continuous picture in a per­ son's life, like a wife or husband or child or close friend or neighbor). Have you considered the fact that our eyes and ears arc bombarded by more pictures and voices than ever before in the history or man, and that fact is increasing faster and faster every day? It dawned on me that Thanksgiving Day will soon be with us. Thanksgiving Day seems to have originated after virtually ail the harvest had been gathered in. That harvest to the farmer means the pumpkins, squash, apples, soybeans, com, etc., have been har­ vested - quality and quantity have been regis­ tered in the mind at least. These amber waves of grain, pumpkins, etc. looked like a "good crop" around here this year. I was just reading some Bible verses that pictured to me a greater harvest. "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:7-9. How is your personal harvest? As a young person. 1 dreamed and planned on being a "big farmer" some day. By the time 1 was 28, I thought I had reached that dream, at least for those days. Having been brought up on a .farm. I learned many things on the farm, especially in those "great depres­ sion days." Virtually all the things I learned on the farm could be included in an article on sow­ ing and reaping. Here are some of the things I learned on the farm: 1. If you plant only red com you will get more and more red com. 2. If you plant wild oats and wheat togeth­ er you will get more and more wild oats. 3. If you don't keep the weeds out of the com. pumpkins, etc., you won't get very large or very many pumpkins or very much com. 4. If you plant com and soybeans together, you will get a higher protein silage. I could go on and on with lessons I learned on the farm. But let's go on back to those verses in Galatians 6:7-9, that 1 like to call the formula of our universe. The first four words seem like a good title — "Do Not be Deceived." With these four words we enter into the working formula built into this God created universe. Whatever you sow you will reap. Harvest takes more or less time, don’t forget. Then in due time you will reap more and more of what you have sown. Your greatest thanksgiving and joy. or the greatest corruption, (abomination, adversity, calamity, casualty, catastrophe, disaster, deception, disappointment, disgmntlement, disgrace, disgust, destruction, dishonor, evil, failure, frustration, humiliation, lose, misad­ venture. misfortune, mishap, mistake, perver­ sion, regret, reproach, min. shame, spoil, scandal, tragedy, vexation, wretchedness), then the end or conclusion of our annual har­ vest time, but the ultimate harvest goes on and on, to your family, your community, your New pledge bill simply grandstanding There’s an old saying that “you can’t legislate morality.” but apparently our state senator. Patricia Birkholz. thinks you can legis­ late patnoti^n. Ms. Birkholz has introduced a bill requiring public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag every day. At first glance, that may sound like a good idea. After all. virtual­ ly everyone believes learning and saying the pledge is an important part of our culture and heritage. Besides, what harm can this brief rit­ ual cause in a school day? Yet we must look beyond the obvious before we understand that Ms. Birkholz's idea to demand patriotism from children is illadvised, a virtually unenforceable law and once again a worthless feel-good piece of legislation that distracts us from the serious work our lawmakers should perform. A very tiny minority of Americans oppose the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s something children leam at a very young age. perhaps while they have no idea what the words mean. It's as customary as standing respectfully while the national anthem is played before sporting events. It’s something done to start meetings, including the Hastings City Counc;l, Barry County Board of Commissioners and many local service clubs. It doesn’’ take a lot of personal effort to spend less than 30 seconds facing the flag and stating the lines memorized so long ago. It’s something we do collectively to connect with one another as people of a nation. However, where is the wisdom in making a law to force this to be done every day? Ms. Birkholz told media outlets she introduced this bill, which was passed quickly and unanimously by the Michigan Senate, because she wants to honor the freedom the flag represents. Just how do we promote freedom by forcing, rather than encour­ aging. someone to do something? Such a coercive attitude actually could help breed contempt rather than respect for the flag and our nation. The best way to promote love of country is to constantly provide the examples of freedom we have in the United States. Forcing chil­ dren and teen-agers to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day very simply does not inspire love of country. A better tool to promote patriotism is to get local veterans to come into the schools to tell their stories, and to have teachers and ocher school officials tell why it’s important to say the pledge. It’s better to have role models tell the kids about the importance of procedures for flying, displaying and disposing of the flag and reasons for loving yor country. And just who will enforce the pledge recitation law? What if a classroom overlooks the pledge and doesn't do it one day? What then will the penalties be for the students or teachers? What would happen if a student who hasn’t “opted out” of the pledge for religious reasons simply refuses to participate on a given day? Does he or she face some kind of criminal penalty? Does such a person deserve to be incarcerated? Anyone who knows teen-agers will understand the difficulty of promote a meaningless “feel-good” law that doesn’t really do any­ thing to solve critical problems facing this slate’s residents. Ms. Birkholz and her colleagues in the Michigan Senate would better serve their constituents if they would stop playing such self-promot­ ing. manipulative games and get back to serious work. Michigan is in dire financial straits. It has struggled with a horri­ ble budget deficit over the past three years. Public schools have been forced to implement pr ngrams such as “pay to play" for extra-curric­ ular activities, “stop and drop” for busing and even closing school buildings. Workers are losing their jobs to foreign countries that pay a lot less in wages and benefits. Plants are closing all around us. This is a time for oui best and brightest leaders to do what we should have elected them to do — make tough choices and come up with creative ideas on how to meet the challenges ahead. I hope we didn’t elect them to hand us unenforceable feel-good laws purely to advance their own careers and agendas. We the people deserve better. Let’s insist on it City Bank proves ft’s local We see, read and hear of too many unpleasant business stories these days. There are plant closings, huge corporations taking over smaller companies, community downtowns suffering and even dying. This is why I really appreciate Hastings City Bank’s re-commit­ ment to downtown Hastings. City Bank recently shut down and tore down its “old” building and opened its gleaming new facility at the corner of South Jefferson and Court streets. I am sure CEO Mark Kolanowski apd the board of directors could have decided to move to a West Stale Street location on the strip for strategic reasons, but they instead opted to build their new bank right next door and keep doing business in the downtown. Not only is the new bank a lovely addition, it has been done Use­ fully in a style compatible with its surroundings and with a respect­ ful eye to Hastings’ bygone days. City Bank will have three restau­ rants as neighbors on that corner and it will join the family of “Merry Merchants of Soul efferson,” as coined by Bosley Pharmacy co­ owner Dave Jasperse City Bank desenes a round of applause for such a nice looking new home to do business and a standing ovation for continuing to be truly a local bank with a commitment to downtown Hastings, its cus­ tomers and longtime employees. To paraphrase the late Mr. Rogers, I am really glad they are my neighbor. - Fred Jacoba, rfc» pratatest, J-Ad CrapMrs Bush victory, media defeat was sweet state, your country and your world. "You arc the light of the world. A city that To the editor: iS'set on a hill cannot be hidden." Matthew • 5*14. "That you may become blameless and 1 ’ * A quick victory note to al) my family and harmless, children of God without fault in the Miends: Our family has supported and prayed for midst of a crooked and perverse generation, the re-election of George W. Bush, along with among whom you shine as lights in the ali the other things we have asked God to world," Philippians 2:15. watch over in our lives. He has answered all Try this greeting — Instead of "How are our prayers, and blessed us in so many ways. you? try - "How is your Light?" "But seek In spite of how the mainstream media tried first the kingdom of God and His righteous­ to manipulate this election, the American ness, and all these things shall be added to people spoke, especially us folks in “flyover” you." Matthew 6:33. "...If you abide in My country... we do have a voice and we defied word, you are My disciples indeed. "And you the forces of media power and manipulation shall know the truth, and the truth shall make that have controlled the airwaves for so many you free." John 8:31-32. years with no competition. If the Dan Rather Have you considered what you sow, you debacle of forged documents didn’t prove will reap, and your children and grandchil­ their bias, nothing will! The relentless pursuit dren also? Oh say. can you see the harvest of sexual immorality, divorce, drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, overweight, TV., etc. The Lord is long-suffering and abundant in mercy, forgiv­ ing iniquity and transgression; but He by no A story in last week’s edition of the Banner means clears the guilty, visiting the iniquity about the county-wide general election incor­ of the fathers on the children to the third and rectly identified the winners in the race for fourth generation. Numbers 14:18. Prairieville Township trustee. Republicans "In Him (Christ) we have redemption Sharon L. Ritchie polled 966 votes and through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, Michael Herzog 958 to win the two open according to the riches of His grace" seats. The two candidates without party affil­ Ephesians 1:7. iation. David M. Gray and Cindy Sage, col­ Rus Sarver, lected 501 and 393 votes, respectively. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. requiring them to recite the pledge every single school day for a vari­ ety of reasons. What seems on the surface to be a good idea actually should be acknowledged for what it is — political graretowiing The easiest thing for a legislator to do these days is wrap herself in the flag and of the truth is the downfall of these peopic...and we will never stop ih tttat endeavor! God Bless America’ And God Bless George W. Bush. (P.S. Did you al) take note of the absolute shock, denial and di^apointment in the faces and voices of our "unbiased" journalists from CBS, NBC. etc...) Sweet! They need to cover their bias a little better to regain any credibil­ ity. or at least admit they have a bias! Like Rush, Sean Hannity and others like them. Anyways. Love you all! Love living in the mountains, and hope everyone who receives this will come visit us!! We love having com­ pany and look forward to showing you ail the beauty of Conifer and the Rockies!! Maureen Dudley, Colorado, formerly of Dowling Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics So how do we To the editor: Twelve thousand five hundred and fiftyfive Bany County residents just voted to fund farmland and open space preservation through a modest millage proposal That’s a significant expression of concern over the changing character of the county. Acreage once devoted to agriculture has become the site of subdivisions. Roads that once passed pastures and woodland now han­ dle traffic from shopping malls and cluster housing. About 23,000 county'acres have become more urban than rural since 1982. Yet a majority of voters said "no” to the proposition of millage for preservation. Research done by Williams and Works, as they write a new master plan for the county, indicates that interviewees value the county's "rural character.” They consider safeguarding it an important part of the planning process It's a paradox, a seeming contradiction. Maybe, through enlightened leadership by county officials, active citzen participation, end continued concern, we can all pull uff a modem miracle and Keep Bany Beautiful. Got any ideas? Kensinger Jones, member. Natural Resources Action Team, Baltimore Township What should we say to a veteran? Today is Veteran's Day, which originally marked the end of World War I and now at least in the United States in a time of reflection and remembrance. Why do you think Veteran’s Day is important and is there anything you would want to say to veter­ ans? iw HMtfaw. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. pmmv,. A Division erf J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 sKNwi Jacocx rraxrenc jacooa Praaatont Vice Pieaidenl Steven Jacobs w Sacratary/Treaaurwr -NEWSROOMDavid T. Ybung (Edkx) Bane GSrart (Ariimnt Edta) Helen Mudry rauKw jonns r,.- — ev —■ - - Sandra PonaaOo vamy nuerer H- --1. »««- Fran Faverman Haathar Raed DtOii txerner MUiCte rvcsiuvet • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctoaian ada rapW Monday Seoutfi Friday. 800 ajn. to 530 pjn. “1 appreciated every­ thing people in the service have done. I think it is important to honor and value their sacrifices." “I think we should say. Thank you.’ Veterans have done a lot for our country." I "My brother is a Marine and I would like people to know that he loves his country. 1 hope they understand how hard a job it is and how important." “As a veteran. I am glad that people appreci­ ate my service for the country. I think we also have to honor those who have served in the past and those w ho are serving now." “I am a Vietnam era veteran, but 1 know that those in the service now. especially those in Iraq and Pakistan, arc having to work very hard in a dif­ ficult situation. I think Veteran’s Day is a time to appreciate the sacrifices.” “I appreciate all veter­ ans for what they have done for all of us in the United States. Veteran’s Day is important so we can honor their service." Scott Omman Rose Heaton Dan Buorga Jonathan Jacobs SutecnpUon Raisa: S25 per year to Barry County $27 par yaw to aflotoing courttoa S29 per year etoeuftare POSTMASTER Sand addreaa ctoangaa to: RO Boi B Heaanga. Ml 40058-0802 Second Oaaa Poetage Paid to Haadnga. Ml 48058 �Th, Huong, Barner - Thureday. htoramOar 11. 2004 - Page S Area churches may promote holiday activities J-Ad Graphics each year prims a calendar of events outling events and activities related to the upcoming holiday season in area churches. This calendar of events is free, but infor­ mation must come to the news papers in writ­ ten form. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, Ann: Patricia Johns, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, 49058. Information can also be e-mailed to news@j-adgraphics.com. Please put attention Patricia John* on the sub­ ject line. Information can also faxed to 945-5192. The name and address of the church should be on the cover sheet and any additional sheets. Please put “Attn: Patricin Johns" on the fax so that it can be routed to the correct desk. The deadline is the Thursday before the Tuesday of publication each week This cal­ endar is printed on a space available basis. Any church that would like information about advertising may call the J-Ad Graphics office at 945-9554. A special Thanksgiving “feast" at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings will be held again this year at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. Anyone in the community is invited come in for dinner, which will feature a full Thanksgiving feast. For the meal there is no charge, but there will be a basket available for those who wish to give a voluntary donation. Hosting and preparing the meal at the church again are Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, along with help from volunteers. The feast has been going on for well over 10 years and it features items including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, corn squash, sweet potatoes, homemade bread, and a wide variety of pies and cakes. Preparation for the event begins on the day before the holiday, Wednesday, with the bak­ ing. Hollenbeck said one time they prepared 13 turkeys. Last year alone there were 28 to 30 pies made for the Thanksgiving feast. Over the years the event has grown from 40 to 50 people, to more than 200 people two years ago. Reservations are appreciated for the event and can be made by calling the church office at 945-9574 or the Hollenbecks at 945-4701. Though reservations are helpful, they are not required and those who come at “the last minute" are welcomed to the feast If transportation is needed for some who wish to attend, they may call ahead to the church office and arrangements can be made. Hollenbeck said for anyone who has “turkey bucks" they would like to contribute for this, they will take them to use toward the event The First United Methodist Church in Hastings is located at 209 W. Green St Pleasant Valley Church has a bell choir which will perform on two occasions between now and Christmas. The ’Joybells’ will play the Amish folk tune “Simple Gifts" at the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 21. Then on Sunday, Dec. 19, once again at the 10 a.m. worship time, they will perform “We Three Kings" and “Carol of the Bells." Director Margaret Taylor ssys, “ It's still not too late for new people to join, even with little or no experience." Call her at 616-693­ 2366 for more information. A special dinner is being planned in cele­ bration of the baby pantry at Pleasant Valley Church to be held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 15. at 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit this ministry. Please RSVP by calling the church at 616-693-2265 to help in preparing the correct amount of food. Pleasant Valley Church is located on Highway M-50 and Bell Road (southeast of Clarksville). The baby pantry offers all of its services free of charge and is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Residents whose family no longer live in the area, those alone and those who may be too busy to cook a big Thanksgiving dinner this year are invited to the Woodgrove Parish Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 20. at 6:30 p.m. at the church located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. Woodgrove's Community Dinner includes all the traditional Thanksgiving items, including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and homemade desserts. Those atending will enjoy a meal and fel­ lowship with their neighbors, and help other families in the area enjoy a merrier Christmas. Nancy Goodin joins City Bank The meal is free, but a good will offering will If further information is needed, call be accepted for filling Christmas baskets in Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish at (269) the Hastings and Lakewood areas. 948-2733. Church youth leader killed in 2-car crash Mary E. Nichols, 19. of Middleville, died instantly after a head-on traffic crash on M-3 7 Highway Wednesday. Nov. 3. near Middleville. Nichols was a 2003 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School. Troopers from the Michigan Slate Police Hastings post are still investigating the twocar head-on crash, which occurred on M-37. Highway near Finkbeiner Road last Thursday at approximately 6:24 p.m. Preliminary scene investigation indicates that a 2001 Buick four-door, driven by Jordan Weaver. 17, of Grand Rapids, was traveling south on M-37 when the vehicle crossed left of the center line, colliding head-on with a north bound 1992 Buick, driven by Nichols, who died instantly at the scene following impact Nichols was a youth group leader at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She was on her way to the Wednesday youth ministry and was 100 yards away from the church driveway when she was hit by the oncoming car. The meeting Nichols was going to Wednesday night turned into a vigil for the young woman who had spent many years in the church. Former Youth Pastor Alan Moody had recently hired her to work as a secretary at the Lincoln Baptist Youth Camp near Greenville. She had come from the camp, gone home for dinner and was on her way to the church when the accident occurred. Nichols dreamed of becoming a missionary and working in Brazil, where she had been three times on mission trips. Mary E. Nichols She is survived by her parents, Harold and Sarah Nichols, and two brothers. Bill and Jim Nichols. Her funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 6. Weaver was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, where he was treated for minor injuries. Weaver and Nichols were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles Both drivers were wearing safety belts, and alcohol was not a factor. SHIPSHEWANA Vc' ■ Kellogg Arena Basement fire routs residents -Downtown Battle Creek A fire was reported in the 500 block of West High Street last Friday Nov. 5. The Noi13"'& 14'!’ Nancy Goodin homeowner cafied to report the basement was on fire and the house was quickly fill­ ing with smok*. Residents were able to leave the house and firefighters from Hastings City Fire Department quickly put out the blaze. Preliminary investigation revealed a candle M by the homeowner was left unattended in the basement and caused the fire. sor. Goodin is past director of Leadership Bany County. She is a graduate of the An Institute of Pittsburgh, with a degree in visu­ al communications. A resident of Middleville. Goodin and her husband, John, have two children, both college students. Hastings City Bank has been serving the needs of its neighbors and friends for 118 years. Established in 1886, It currently oper­ ates 'hrough six conveniently located offices in Bellevue, Caledonia. Hastings. Middleville, Nashville and Wayland and can be found oo the Internet at www.hastingscity- Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST reooucT bate toons Att 30 Year Fiaed 30 Yarn Fixed - Biweekly 20 Yw Fixed 20 Yew Fixed-BtweckN 15 Yarn Fixed IS Yw Fixed-Brweekiy 7 Ymr Batoon SYarAlM lYearAXM 5 750 5.175 5300 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 000 0 00 0 00 0.00 0.00 3409 5*23 5.571 5.625 3.123 5.250 4173 5375 4.750 Milk A. Kolanowski. president and CEO of the Hastings City Bank, has announced that Nancy A. Goodin has joined the manage­ ment team as training and marketing supervi­ New Merchandise r Jewelry Clothing^ Crafts PictUreS Toys Home Decor Scrapbooking wwwjHpabrwanioBthfroori rnm bank.com. 3493 3222 5340 4.909 7111 6411 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 ,f7> ""Tn dwtrf 76 November 13th is Amber's Birthday. Sc all of her friends and family stop and think of ■ her. Try to have a little more fun than usual today — she would like that as she smiles Pbsta^Rpbrr will hr assBsWe tbrtr 5 days only* TbanJn, Niwtw II tiaw(k HaUat, Nwaakat H down on us. Amber, we love and miss you, honey. You are - HASTINGS (West M-43) still in our hearts. Sfove-Uloia, Sfluby. <EKe» B'S’.J. ■ iff*"* Wft �Page 6 - Thursday November 11. 2004 - The Hastinos Banner Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269)945-0526. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Paaor. Sieve Olmsiead. (6I6| 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 110 *.bl; Sunday Evening Service 600 pm; Bible Saidy A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours. Wed -Thun 9am io 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9 30um Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun. 6-8ptn Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (age* 3 A 4); Tuev. Thun, from 9­ 1130am 1200-2JOpm Wed. 6­ 8pm Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6pm); Wed. 64pm Jr. High Youth (Or. 6. 7 k Ik WW. 7pm Prayer Mtg. - (Child ore provided). p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Ai Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and 1100 a.m; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW R MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Garnaon. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 urn; classes for all ages. Morning Wonhip 1000 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pan. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12?. Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz «es 13-19); Adak Bible Study - No age limits. 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt. Rev David T Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 am Holy Cornmuruon. Wednesday 600 pm Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http,.'wwwchurchseek/neikhurch/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at nrevhustwicktiyahooxom. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am. Sunday School. 9:30 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH am EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion.~ 315 W. Center Si. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Avaitable at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Traun Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Ser. ices for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Worshrp ll«) am; Evening Service at 6:00 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Yaugbt. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am-ll am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL INTTED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Pam Harpoie. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Groan Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Semor Meals Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilicrv Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thundays st 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts L'iNe study. Church website: countryshapelume.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble aid elevator. Sunda', School 9 30. Church Serna 10 30 am 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan flbrrie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Yorah. 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. Evening Service; 7.00 pm Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm, Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mfarmatx* ou MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Moraine Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit -filled chrach. Meeting at the Mkpie Leaf Grinfe. Hwy M-66 south rd Assyna Rd. NaimOe. Mich. 4907V Sun. Plane R Worship 1030 am. 6«) pm; Wed. 6:30 pm Jem Oub for boys & girls ages 4-11 Piston David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of Gud'i love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For inforauckn call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1M6. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Mkhigan Ave.. Haaung*. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. M^trr Duvid Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday : Bible Oats 104M) am; Worship 11:00 am. 6:00 pm W Rtufc] ■ Bible Class 7«) pm. Clmi far al age*. faith UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 1:30 and I! am Sunday School for all aces at 945 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43, Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. 77tj information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" II8S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pamr. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Woribip Service 11 am; Sunday Earning Service 6 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mm 3JB pm. Rnt Friday Holy Hour 5 pm Caufcaadom: 30 minutes before Mas*. Rosary Prayer 30 _■----- , e ..----minute* uerore mas*. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. DeForest ^Frosty19 Bromley NASHVILLE DeForest “Frosty” Bromley, age 67, of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, passed away Saturday. November 6. 2004 peacefully al his home after a coura­ geous battle with cancer. Frosty was bom in Freeport, on January 23, 1937. He was the son of the late Ami and Lillian (Johnson) Bromley. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Middleville schools. On May 23, 1963 in Middleville, he mar­ ried Sharon (Bristol) Bromley. The couple spent the majority of their lives together liv­ ing in the Hastings area where they raised their family. In 1996 the couple relocated to the Thomapple Lake area. The couple lias been married for 41 years. Frosty was employed as a mechanic at Francisco Farm Supply for over 17 years. He also worked for Felpausch in Hastings frz over 19 years before retiring in 2002. Frosty served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 when he was honorably discharged a.; a PFC E3 (T). Frosty's, hobbies included fishing at the family lake, spending precious time with his grandchildren, having coffee with his sisters, and spending time with the love of his life, Sharon. Frosty is survived by his loving wife Sharon; hl& daughters Kimberly Wilber and her friend Brian. Lori and very special son­ in-law, Michael Trudgeon, Shelley Schild and her friend. Todd; also surviving are his sisters Ann Wright and Dorothy (Danny) Burton; and his beloved nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his ten broth­ ers and sisters, and precious grandson, Michael Stephen Trudgeon. Funeral services were held at the Daniel's Funeral Home, Nashville, on Monday, November 8. with nephew Chuck Meier offi­ ciating. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family to help with medical expenses. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. am • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL'S Thanhs to you... CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Haatmgs. Mm Sundry <x 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boh wood St acrocs from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269^45-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ, 11 a.m Worship 64S,943 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Mary Elizabeth Nichols MIDDLEVILLE Mar> Elizabeth Nichols, age 19. of Middleville was received into the loving aims of the Heavenly Father. Wednesday. November 3. 2004 in an auto­ mobile accident in front of the church she loved Mary was born June 6. 1985 to Harold and Sarah (Wood) Nichols. She graduated from Thomapple-Kellogg High School. 2003 and war currently attending GRCC Mary was an active member of First Baptist Church of Middleville and waa a huge put of the Youth Ministry. Muy's love of the Lord was evi­ dent in everything she did. Muy is survived by her parents; her broth­ ers. Jim and BUI; grandmother. Donna Wood, Chariooe; aunts and uncles - Dale Nichols, Middleville. Mary (Ralph) Dewaid. Washington, Larry (Bridgette) Nichols. Misaouri. Frances Bouchard. Florida. Ruth Beard, Middleville. Janet Nichols. Hastings. Patricia Nichols. Rockford. Bob (Sandy) Wood. Potterville, Norm (Jackie) Wood. Dimondale. Nancy (Chuck) Adams, Hartings. Will (Deb) Wood. Grand Ledge. John (Nichol) Wood, Grand Ledge. Edgu Wood. Charlotte. Special family friends Dick and Joanne Raymond. Irving. Special cousins, Carol. Alcssc. many cousins, and so many wonderful friends. Muy was preceded in death by grandpar­ ents Etlha and Philip Nichols. James Wood and Uncle Bill Nichols. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 6,2004 at the First Baphst Church of Middleville. Pastor Brace Stewart and Pastor Alan Moody officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the FBC Youth Ministry. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Service for only 3 A 4 yrMds, A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 1000 am Aduh elec­ tives September through November are Celebration of Discipline, Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teadungs of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Wedneaday Midweek: 900 a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6tb-8th grades. Faith 4 Life & 9-12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends Tbmuday: Senior Aduh Coffee Hour, 9:30-1100 am Save Hundreds of Dollars with Our ADVANCE Pl ANNINC, . . . < . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, Nov. 11 5:45 pm Grace Notes; 700 pm. Adventurers; 700 pm Choir. Friday. Nov. 12 - 6:30-1000 pm Rock Group Family/Fun Night Saar Jay, Nov. 13 10:00 am Catechism 4; 2.00 pm The Way; 500 pm Holy Communion; 800 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 14 - 800 A 10:45 a.tn. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Nov. 16 100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 630 p.m. BPW; 700 p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Nov. 17 - 1000 am Wordwatchen; 700 pm Grace MIDDLEVILLE - Florence Marie Korn (Nee Studeman), age 72. of Bartow Lake. Middleville, went to be with ha Lord and Savior on November 6,2004. Florence graduated front Michigan Stale with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Remedial Education. She taught elementary school for four yean prior to raising her family, and then substitute taught for 13 years. She ha been a long term member of the American Association of University Women, active in book study and and the -Science is for Girts" program. She wm also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Weston Michigan Chapter of Professional Engineers. A part member of Grace Lutheran Churen in Wyoming and a current member of Good Shepherd Church in Middleville, she led Good Shepherd's ladies in making quilts for by all. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years. Jack H. Kerns. P£; ha daughters, Jeanne (John) DeMeester of Kentwood, Jill (John) Trygier of Cincinnati. Ohio. Susan (Scott) Wright of Grant. Jennifa (Richard) Peterman of Kentwood; seven grandchildren; ha sistas. Evelyn (Harold) Sturkin and Eleanor (William) Kelley and 12 nieces and nephews. Services of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday. Novemba 11. 2004 a: 3 pan. al Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 908 Wert Main St.. Middleville, with Pastor Tony Sikora officiating Interment at Coman Cemetery will follow with a luncheon after­ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. 1IOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II am Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thundays at 6:30 pm 17-18 - Noah’s Art Potluck. Florence Marte Kama Lutheran World Relief. She enjoyed working in her gardens, sewing and quilting, and most of all teaching her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed Bookies. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 131 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am Traditional Worship; 11:20 am. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both services. November 13 ■ MWdk ttl , mwic ..--- ■ KIL^I - ii n nign ivigni. bt iiorcnrwi Florence May Fetterman LAKE ODESSA Florence M»y Fencrmu., age 89. of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with her Lord early Stmday morning, November 7. 2004 Florence was bora in Wiliams County, North Dakota oo January 16. 1915 Io Harry and Martha (Detrich) Mattern. She later moved with her family to Pennsylvania, where she married George Fetterman. She and George moved Io Lake Odessa in 1948. For many yean, Florence worked u the Like Odessa dime store. She had been a long-time member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, and most recently attended the First Baptist Church of Hastings with her family. Florence is survived by her son, Lynn and Phyllis Fetterman; the grandchildren she adored. Kathy (Mark) Tomandte. Charles (Bree) Fetterman. and Matt (Kelly) Fetterman; her wonderful great grandchil­ dren. Macayla, Benett. Nolan. Lexi, Alli, David, and Isaac; brother-in-law, Ken Malick; and many other dear relatives and friends. Site waa preceded in death by her husband, George; sisters. Naomi Kreisher. Elizabeth Snyder, and Sarah Malick; and brother, Charles Mattcnr. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November ! 1 al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11 ajn. on Friday, November 12 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in latraMr Cemetery. The family hu suggested that manorial contributions may be made to the Make-AWish Foundation. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. . wards at Good Shepherd Memorials may be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Manorial Fund). Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. JeffS. Schowalter WMjnrr CREEK. CALIFORNIA - Jeff S. Schowalter. 29, passed away Octoba 18, 1. Enable* you to "Celebrate Your Life, Your Way" David C. Wren 2. Provide* you with all the options and services available. 3. 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November 11. 2004 - Papa 7 Cheeter Hovey LAKE ODESSA - CheJer Hovey, age 67. of Lake Odessa, passed away at his home early Saturday rooming. November 6. 2004. Chet was bom in Unionville. MI on March 17. 1937 to William and Elizabeth (Bell) Hovey. He married Peggy Marko on October 5. 1957 and together they shared 47 happy years. Chet suffered with cancer until he entered into God's eternal care and peace at last. Chet was a man who enjoyed life, friends and playing cards. He was a father who was lovrd and respected, and could wipe away your tears. Chet loved his wife very much; he cher­ ished their years together and the gift of love and support she gave him through his final days.. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; daugh­ ter. Vicky Schultz (fiancee, Steve Curtis) and her children. Tiffany Schultz, Shun (Stuart) Griffin; and granddaughter, Grace Griffin; son. Tim (Ronda) Hovey and their daughter. Natasha Hovey; sister, Mona Fem; mother­ in-law. Dorothy Marko: and many other lov­ ing relatives and friends. Chet was preceded in death death by his parents; and sisters. Helen Partlo, Vera Thompson and Beatrice Stonerock. The funeral service was held Wednesday. November 10. 2004 at Koops Funeral Chapel. A private family burial was held al Clarksville Cemetery. The family has suggested tha* memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | Forreet W. Slater | LAKE ODESSA ■ Fonest W. Slater, age 91. of Lake Odessa, passed away early Friday morning. November 5.2004. Forrest was bora in Campbell Township on August 13,1913 to Berton and Rosa (Whiter) Slater. He had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. For many years Forrest worked as a truck driver for the Icnia County Road Commission, and also worked as a carpenter, and as a maintenance person for Lakewood Public Schools. Along with all these jobs. Forrest also fanned. Fonest is survived by Esther, bis wife of 72 yean; children. Marian (Wayne) Duits, Marilee “Shellie" (Shellenbarger) Jackson SUNFIELD Marilee “Shellie" (Shellenbarger) Jackson, age 72, of Sunfield, went to be with her Lord on November 5. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Marilee was bom February 5,1932 in Lake Odessa to Austin and Mabie (Bums) Shellenbarger. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1950 and remained a lifetime resi­ dent of the Lake Odessa and Sunfield areas. She was married January 18. 1951 to her adoring husband of 53 years, Elden Jackson. Always a hard worker, she spent many hours on the seat of her John Deere tractor working with her husband and children on the family farm. She especially enjoyed cul­ tivating beans. Her ambition brought her suc­ cess in many ocher jobs. Throughout her life, her outgoing personal­ ity was an asset to Braden's Drugstore, the Lake Odessa Canning Factory, Montgomery Wards. K-Mart, and others. Marilee was a member of the Lake Odessa Historical Society, the Ionia County Geological Society where she was a member of the cemetery committee »"d also a mem­ ber of the First Families of Ionia County. An avid and skilled genealogist, she was published in several genealogy books and articles. Marilee loved to travel. She and her hus­ band and children enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Harrison. MI. She traveled throughout Indiana and Ohio doing genealo­ gy research. She and Elden especially enjoyed their time in Colorado, and they had recently taken a trip to the California Redwoods, fulfilling a dream they'd had since they were married. Over the years she took in several young men that worked for Elden. Many of these boys found themselves away from home for the first time. In spite of her busy schedule, she made time to* give each of them all the motherly care, attention, and affection that her own children were privileged to receive. Marilee's first priority was her love, com­ passion. and unique sense of humor while growing up. As they grew, and many of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren made their homes out of state, everyone found that her love could span any distance. She was intensely proud of each member of her fami­ ly and kept abreast of everyone’s activities and accomplishments. She never tired of talking about them, and each one of has benefitted from her influence. She will always be loved, remembered, and deeply missed. Marilee is survived by her husband, Eldon; children, Mike and Susan (West) Jackson. Sue (Jackson) and Chris van Ee. Shellie (Jackson) and Ron Scheller, Sallie (Jackson )g and Greg Stambaugh; 22 grandchildren; 12f Norma Rose. David (Pat) Slater. Fred (Gretchen) Slater, and Darell • (Barban) Slater. 19 grandchildren; 33 great grandchil­ dren; three great great grandchildren; brother, Richard Slater; and many other relatives and friends. , He was preceded in deash by hiwrngprs. Phebe Geiger, Mary Peterson, and Mbel McCaul; brothers. Roy. Carl, and Keith Slater, son-in-law. Stuart Rose; and one great gr ^ndrfaitghterA graveside service was held Monday, November 8,2004 at Lakewood Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial great grandchildren, brother and sister-in­ law, Claud and Phyllis Shellenbarger, moth­ er-in-law. Thelma Jackson; and many nieces contributions may be Community Hospice. Arrangements were Julie Maurer and Betty Jackson. The funeral service was held Tuesday. November 9.2004 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America. Inc. (www.lupus.org. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Home. and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law. Homer Jackson; sisters-in-law. Barry made to made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | Ww/ey A “Red" Mulligan Sr. | MIDDLEVILLE - Wesley A. “Red" Mulligan Sr., age 75, of Middleville, former­ ly a longtime resident of Otsego passed away November 4, 2001 at Spectrum Health Continuing Care Center. Grand Rapids. Mr. Mulligan was born October 25,1929 at Liberty, South Carolina, the son of John and Mary Mulligan. He was raised in Kalamazoo. He was married to Phyllis Crawford on December 21.1947. He was employed at Allied Paper Mill in Kalamazoo for 36 years, also K VP Paper Parchment and Otsego Furniture of Otsego. Wesley was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church and past member of Otsego Congregational Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years. Phyllis Jean Mulligan; two sons, Wesley (Linda) Mulligan Jr. of Liberty. South Carolina. Michael (Shari) Mulligan of Schoolcraft; one daughter. Jackie (Fred) Eaton of Middleville; nine grandchildren, Chen, Brent. Trevor. Lisa, Nathan, Ryan, Kaylee, Kim and Laurie; seven great grand­ children, Brianne, Tony, Cameron, Keegan, Bailey, Ashley and Michael; three brothers, Ervin Mulligan, Johnnie Mulligan, and Franklin Mulligan; and one sister, Emma Mullinax. Funeral services were held Monday. November 8, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman offi­ ciating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in honor of his two grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. |______ Ronald Pritchard____________ I DELTON - Ronald Pritchard, age 70, a res­ ident of Tidd Foster Care, passed away Sunday. November 7, 2004. A graveside service will be conducted at Prairieville Cemetery (today), Tuesday. November 9.2004, 11 a.m. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. MIDDLEVILLE - Maurice K. "Buster” Mayhew Sr., age 76, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2004 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Maurice was born on May 7, 1928 at Winterport, Maine, the son of Charles E. and Adlaide (Chick) Mayhew. He was raised and attended school in Winterport, Maine. Maurice known by friends and family as "Buster" was a devoted husband for 51 years to his wife, Laura, and a loving father to his six sons. He enjoyed cutting wood and playing cards with his sons and their wives, holiday gather­ ings with family around him and working on projects in the garage. His dimming eyesight in his later years did not make him bitter, but increased his care and concern for others. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years. Laura D. Mayhew; six sons. Maurice K. Mayhew Jr., Rick (Rhonda) Mayhew, Ed (Janine) Mayhew, Kevin Mayhew, Brad (Shirley) Mayhew. Art (Della) Mayhew, all of Middleville; 12 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends; mother-in-law, DeEtte Baker of Middleville; sister. Dorothy (Dave) Antepara; brother, Lester (Lila) Mayhew, both of Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Edward and Adlaide (Chick) Mayhew. Also surviving are five half-sisters, Ruth (Sumner) Thompson, Barbara Mosher. Inez (Jimmy) Jewell. Elena (Rob) Phillips Jr., Helen (Maynard) Parker and one half-broth­ er. Kenny (Pat) Heath; three sisters-in-law, Jean (Cecil) Gallup. Shirley (Ken) Rountree, Norma (Bill) Blair, all of Middleville and one brother-in-law. Jim Baker of Hastings. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Ryans to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Keith and Mary (Lumbert) Ryan will cele­ brate their 50th anniversary on November 14. 2004. An open house in their honor will be held on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43, Hastings, given by their children. Evelyn Marie Richter David Shellenbarger, Doris Shellenbarger. Ashley Shellenbarger. baby Brodyn, and Evelyn Norris. * MIDDLEVILLE - Evelyn Marie Richter, age 91, of North M-37 Highway. Middleville, died Thursday, November 4. 2004 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Mrs. Richter was bom on August 12, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Theodore and Lillian (Pamtowski) Hoppe. She was raised in the Chicago area and attended schools there. She quit school at an early age to go to work to help support her family. In the early 1930's she married Joseph Devito, they were married for over 20 years. She was married to August P. Richter in 1959. They retired to Wisconsin in the late 1970’s. Evelyn has lived in the Middlevilie/Hastings areas for the past sever­ al years. Evelyn loved to cook, bake, sew. knit and crochet. She had a green thumb and could grow just about anything and was an avid reader. She enjoyed fishing and mushroom­ ing. Mrs. Richter is survived by daughter, Geri (Ernie) McCracken of Middleville; son. Michael Devito; grandchildren. Kris (Dan) Curtis, Ron (Teresa) McCracken, Russ McCracken: many great grandchildren; brother. Ted (Lorraine) Hoppe and Jim (Gloria) Hoppe; ai*lcrz Florence (J^ck) Hoodach; nieces and nephews. . . 4 Preceding her in death were husbands Joseph and August and son, Joseph Devito. Services were held Monday. November 8. 2004 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Rev. Fr. Alfred Russell cele­ brant. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- David and Janet Rosenberger of Hastings. Roxanne Castle of Grandville and Carl and Karen Wasson of Grand Haven would like to announce the engagement of their children Derrick Rosenberger and Jennifer Wasson. Derrick is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of Holland High School. The couple will be wed on December 4,2004 in Hastings. BOY, Phillip Thomas born Oct 13. 2004 at Metropolitan Hospital to Eric and Danielle Speers. Weighing 8 ft*. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Welcomed by sister Charity, grandparents, Don and Dawn Foote of Caledonia, Dave and Cheryl Speers of Fowler and Cathi Davis of Merritt (Back row. left to right) grandfather, Roger Winkler, mother, Carol Kind, holding Audrey Irene; (front row) great great grandma. Reine Peacock, great grandmother, Betty Carey. JCjgenses Andrew Aubrey Anger. Dowling Tiffany Marie Davis. Battle Creek. Charles Richaid Senior. Hastings Laurie Ann Kensington. Hastings. Nicholas John TenHave. Middleville Danielle Marie Haynies. Middleville. James Julian Robertson. Middleville Adelaide Marie Devine, Delton. and and and and BOY, Jose Carlos, to Jutio and Sarah (Rock) Perez of Grand Rapids on Oct 23, 2004. Proud grandparent* are Carlos and Gdilia Perez of Chiapas, Mexico, Cindy Rock of Lake Odessa and Waiter Rock of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Great grandmothers are Shirley Brinkley of Lake Odessa and Dorothy Rock of Fo-xi Du Lac. Wisconsin. GIRL, Malena Kind is delighted to announce the birth of her new baby sister, Audrey Irene. Born Sept 2, 2004 at 12:50 a.m. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Parents are Erick and Carol Kind. Grandparents, Ed and Ruth Kind of Grand Rapids, Roger and Sue Winkler of Lake Odessa, Debra Winkler of Clarksville. Great Grandparents, Richard and Virgie Winkler of Woodland, Betty Carey of Lake Odessa and great great grandma Reine Peacock of Lake Odessa. home.com). HASTINGS - Myrtle D. Gallup-Puckett, age 84. of Hastings, died Saturday, November 6. 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born May 29, 1920, the daughter of Ray and Jessie (Wilkins) Lancaster. She attended Hastings area schools. Myrtle worked for Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 15 years. She enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing and gardening. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Delbert Lancaster. Myrtle is survived by a sister, Dortha Black of Hastings, brother Raymond Lancaster of Hastings, many nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes no visitation or services will be held. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. COUNTY, continued from page 1 • Scheduled a public hearing for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, on a request by the Village of Middleville to annex a five-acre parcel from Thomapple Township. The hearing originally was set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 23, but County Administrator Michael Brown explained that state requirements for posting notice of the meeting needed to be met. necessitating the date change. • Approved the bid of $3,770 from Newton Well Drilling to install a new well under the county's community development block grant housing program. It was noted the cost was about $150 less than the original esti­ mate. • Heard French praise the efforts of the emergency management staff in its mock dis­ aster drill Oct. 28. “I think we're getting all the bugs out of the system and it’s working quite well now." French said. "They came up with a lot of solutions in just one hour." Duane Orr Wilkes FREEPORT - Duane Orr Wilkes, age 77, of Freeport, passed away November 4,2004 at the East Paco Medical Center. Zephyrhills. Florida. He was bora in Barry County April 14, 1927. son of John and Laneta (Mills) Wilkes. He was the first of three sons. He attended school in the Hastings, area before being drafted into the U.S. Army where be served as a Communications Specialist in the Korean War. His devoted wife, Margaret (Allerding) whom be married August 19.1950 in Angola, Indiana, will dearly miss him. After being discharged from the Army, they moved to Clawson. Ml where they resided for 18 years. In 1972 they moved home to Freeport where they jointly owned and operated DAM Well Drilling. Duane was a past commander of VFW Post #140, Detroit He was also an active member of Moose Lodge #628, Hastings and VFW Post #8260, Nashville. Duane was very proud of his family and there was nothing he loved better than spend­ ing time with them. His hobbies included using ham and CB radios, bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, browsing flea markets and riding his 1969 BMW motorcy­ cle. As each spring would near, he would anticipate his yearly trek into the woods in search of morel mushrooms. Then as winter approached he was just as eager to take his motor home to Florida and leave the snow behind. Duane was preceded in death by his par­ ents and his son Edward. He is survived by his children. Raymood, Alto. Joan (James) Douglas. Clawson. Brenda (Jack) Hostetler, Woodland, Frederick. Freeport, Cynthia (Gaylen) Hayward. Middleville, brothers Paul (Beverly). Gowen and Roy (Delores). Mancelona. 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial will be held at the Hasting Moose Lodge, at noon on Saturday. November 27. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family would be appreciated. Salty G. Arnett HASTINGS - Sally G. Arnett, age 72, of Hastings, formerly of Howell, went home to be with her beloved Lord, Monday, November 8,2004. She was born January 14, 1932 in Andersonville, TN, daughter of Castelle G. and Edna B. (Hutson) Gentry, Sr. She is survived by her eons, Ric of Los Angeles, CA, Jeff (Ann) of Hastings and Dave (Victoria) of Castle Rock, CO, and eight grandchildren; also siblings, Jean (Harold) Canfield of Perry, Millie Anderson of Sparta, Marylou Miller of Berea, KY, Jim (Brenda) Gentry of Highland, Bobbie (Milton) Gaines of Friendsville, TN and Butch (Terry) Gentry of Howell; also sister­ in-law, Nancy (the late Cass) Gentry of Charlotte. Funeral services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Howell with Rev. Donald E. Williams officiating. Burial in Sanford Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to First Baptist Church Mission Fund. Arrangements were made by MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Howell. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. �Page 8 - Thursday. November 11, 2004 - The Hastings Banner jflnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MUMU and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 11) at Lake Manor. The topic of the pro­ gram will be the history of Central United Methodist Church, which last me nth celebrat­ ed the 100th anniversary of its building. This year also marks the 129th anniversary of the founding of the church body. There will be copies of several newspaper stories about the 1904 event Visitors and guests are welcome. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 13, at Lake Manor. The topic will be "Conducting Oral History." presented by member Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park. Visitors are wel­ come. The depot library will be open follow­ ing the meeting. There will be no society meeting in December. The VFW flea market will take place this weekend, on Friday and Saturday at the post home on Tupper Lake Street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sebewa Church of God. on Goddard Road a mile east of M-66, is having its fall bazaar Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with holiday and Christmas crafts, baked goods and candy. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 pjn. Coffee, muffins and pie will be available all day. The Berlin Center United Methodist Church plans to have its annual turkey dinner Saturday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Saranac High School cafeteria. Turkey and all the trimmings and homemade pies will be served family style. The price will be $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Those under age 5 can eat for free. The Ionia County unit of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet on Thursday Nov. 18. at noon at the Fellowship Hall of Central UMC in Lake Odessa, not in Ionia, as previously reported in the Shoppers Guide. Call 374-8420 for reser­ vations. This year, instead of providing gifts for selected families in Ionia, the giving will be toward one of the many agencies that administers projects on behalf of the needy. Bob and Rosie McDowell of Wyoming attended services at Central UMC on Sunday because of All Saints' Day, at which their brother. Ford McDowell, was recognized, along with Rex Goodemoot, Oneta Neitzke. Alice Hawk, Dallas Braden and Alice Covington. All were members of Central UMC who had died during this calendar year. The Lansing State Journal recently ran another column listing the best cross-country times of area. The most recent list had from Lakewood senior Corey Thelen, whose best time was 16:07 for boys and two girls. Dana CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council wfl hold a pubic hearing on Monday, November 22. 2004. at 730 p.m. in Hastings City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor City Council to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on the necessity to establish a Special Assesamont District on South Dibble Street from East South Street to the north plat line of Southeastern Village 91. (See map below) Nichols at 20:03, a sophomore, and Ashley Barcroft, senior, whose best time was 20:IS. The G.R. Press certainly gave Thelen a boost with its huge center-of-the-page photo of him running to his individual Division II regional championship al Lowell Oct 30. He is a grandson of Roland and Mary Lou (Dunham) Geiger of Woodland. He was the only Lakewood runner who qualified for the state meet at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn last Saturday. His time at the state meet was 15:57.3, which was just a mite slower than his school record 2003 pace. Thelen placed ninth across the finish line on Saturday, once again earning him All-Slate honors. The obituary of Richard Smart, 73, of Newaygo listed Robert and wife, Ellen Smart of Lake Odessa as some of his survivors along with his wife, other sons at Mid Seville and Wyoming. Central Michigan' University has listed Andrea Possehn of Lake Odessa as one of its recent graduates. In other college news. Comerstone University in Grand Rapids list­ ed Amber Roberts of Lake Odessa on its dean's list The State Journal on Monday reported on the Sunday Cold Turkey Trot, sponsored by the American Lung Association, with its pub­ licity urging people to stop smoking. The five-kilometer run in East Lansing had as local participants Kruisenga, Stowell, Javon and Barcrofts. The State Journal had a front page story on Maple Valley schools and how they are cop­ ing with loss of a wing of classrooms during the high winds experienced in late August at the start of the academic year. They said teachers were wheeling their supplies room to room on mobile cam to wherever there is a spot for a class, such has the cafeteria, library, computer lab or auditorium, or even a class­ room. One teacher even uses a horn on her cart to help her get through the halls. School officials hope some of the rooms will be usable by 2005. Two portable classrooms should help. On the plus side, teachers now misplaced get to see other teachers with whom they normally have little contact and everyone is more cooperative. From another location. Lakeland, Fla., to be exact, comes at first hand report of surviv­ ing three hurricanes. Charley left Punta Gorda largely in ruins and it remains that way after the 145 mph winds. Frances hovered over Florida for 36 hours, battering the whole time. Jeanne was much on the same route as Frances, but it did not last as long. The writer asks if we can imagine during Frances a 78year-old arthritic man with his quadruple The City wil provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of toe City of Hastings, 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD cal relay services 800/849-3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk IASI IK >\ BHA 2 DAYS ONLY! Friday & Saturday, Nov. 12 & 13 bypass scars or. the roof using a cane during, 90 mph winds trying to get a tarp on the roof with help from his grandson? An earlier storm had damaged the roof, causing leaks for which they used heat bulbs and a hair dryer to get moisture from the carpeting. Then storm Jeanne caused more roof damage, which caused the ceiling of the sunroom to collapse. FEMA workers installed roof tarps as an emergency measure until the commercial roofers could get to the homeowners. Before the FEMA workers arrived, a blast of wind dropped 2 1/2 inches of rain in 45 minutes. Another relative at Dundee reported that on the day after being hit, his brother in South Carolina came with a trailer full of building materials, food, ice, water and generators. One relative survived the 90 mph winds of Frances and then heard of her relatives in Pennsylvania who had their home flooded with two feet of water from the same storm, Frances. Lakeland's airport was turned into a transfer center for supplies brought in by transport planes and then loaded onto fleets of semis headed for the affected areas. Some were trucked in by the major truck lines while many individuals merely loaded their person­ al vehicles with emergency clothing, food and water and headed for the worst hit areas. Traffic lights were out for weeks, so people used four-way stop signs at most intersec­ tions. Major food chains contributed heavily with emergency supplies to the distressed. Money was especially most welcome by the workers who harvest the crops. Not only did they lose their rented homes, but they lost their jobs. About 75,000 people in Florida are out of work because of the hurricanes. They are at the lowest part of the work force for economics. They are not only unemployed, but also homeless. The emotional toll on everyone was dras­ tic, with news of yet another storm coming. H bettei feMvtog Hut tiat 14AS-SV32. mm rtM S-1S. 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An hour or two a week reading to the sick al a VA hospi­ tal or writing letters for patients at a VA nurs­ ing home would mean a great deal to these aging heroes. Docents at our national ceme­ teries. and aides at more than 850 outpatient clinics, help us Io help veterans and their fam­ ilies. To become a VA volunteer, please contact your nearest VA facility, or visit our Web site. www.va.gov/volunteer. Offering your time and talents to help our veterans is a fitting tribute to their service and a lasting honor for those who have gone before. - Sincerely. Anthony J. Ptincipi. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dear Secretary Ptincipi: Thank you for giving us this opportunity to urge our readers to volunteer their time al one of the VA f-'--'ities throughout the country. We need tn let our veterans know how much we appreciate their sacrifices. Gifting agam Dear Annie: I just received a wedding invi­ tation for the daughter of a family friend. Wc have known the family for many years. The problem is, this is the second wedding in five years for "Cheri." Her first wedding was chalked up to an "oops." Because this is the groom's first wedding, it will be a big, elabo­ rate event. Cheri and her fiance both are professionals, with college educations, stable incomes and nice homes. 1 spent $100 on the first wedding gift, which the bride still has in her kitchen. I find the elaborate second wedding very tacky. Am 1 required to spend money on another wedding present? Also, I hear there are bridal showers being planned. I already gave show­ er gifts the first time around. What is my obli­ gation for these second weddings and second showers? Haven't I already spent enough? — Second-Wedding-Bankruptcy-Blues in South Dakota Dear S.D.: According to Emily Post, those who were invited to a shower for the fust marriage should not be invited to a shower for the second, unless they are close relatives and very dear friends who would want to be there. However, if you do attend either the shower or the wedding, you should send a gift. Glad I Kept Him in Boston Dear Boston: Our readers love to hear bow the stories turn out Thanks for letting ns know. Mfegttwafcfter Dear Annie: I love your column. The rea­ son I am writing is to ask for weight advice - not to lose weight, but to gain weight I am a 21-year-old male, and I’ve been skinny for as long a 1 can remember. I can eat anything I want and never gain a pound. While others see this as a blessing, it is a curse for me. I have been told my metabolism is just fast and eventually it will all catch up to me. 1 hope so. I’ve tried weight-building nutritional drinks and the like, but have had no success. Is there anything you can recommend to help me bulk up a little? - Texas T Dear Texas: In order to gain weight, a per­ son must take in more calories than he expends. Fust, ask your doctor to check your thyroid. There could be a physiological rea­ son for the problem. Assuming your health is fine, ask the doctor for a referral to a dietitiea who can help you eat a more calorie-rich diet Keep in mind, you are still young and your metabolism is likely to slow down over tune. It will not be in your best interest to develop bad habits now. If you start eating potato chips and cookies while lounging on the sofa, you’ll live to regret it Hubby must help Dear Annie: My husband and I recently bought a business, and I’m totally swamped helping him run it. Because I'm at the office so often, the housework is sacrificed. I fed so weighed down with all the responsibility. I also feel stretched and squeezed between the two places. I am trying to be a good housewife and mother, but when I get home from the office. I'm too tired to do anything. Even if it gets halfway done, it's a mess again the next day. We're not the most organized people in the world, and we have so much stuff, I don't know where to put it all. Money is too tight to hire someone to help. I know they say, "A woman's work is never done," but this is ridiculous. Do you have any insights for me? - Stuck tn the Middle Dear Stuck: Woman's wort:?! The feminist fur is flying a bit over here, but well try to help. Your husband should be assisting with the housework. If you wave children, enlist their efforts as well There's no reason yon must have two jobs while everyone ebe has one. Make a list of what absolutely needs to be done (don't go overboard) and who does what Post the list where everyone can see it Some things need only be done once a week. Save the more time-consuming stuff for the Success story weekends. Many of our readers have recom­ mended the Web site www.flylady.net for hints oo becoming better organized. Check it Dear Annie: I am "Boston, Mass.," whose unemployed fiance, "Tom,” played videogames all day. You said he was discour­ aged and maybe depressed, and I should help him with his job hunt and resume. More recently, you printed some letters from read­ ers who disagreed with your advice. They said I should throw him out. Well, good news: Tom found a job and has passed his first exam toward an advanced cer­ tification for a better one. In the evenings, he operates a small eBay business. He is com­ mitted to ensuring I do not have to dip into my savings for wedding expenses, and he's put aside an impressive amount for our hon­ out, and good luck. eymoon. I think his problems with initiative had a lot to do with moving to a new state, perhaps a touch of depression and a lack of self-confi­ dence. He's doing great, and I am proud of him. Your advice was right on the money! - rarems pnoe Dear Annie: It is 7:30 p.m.. and my hus­ band is still at school waiting for the parents of two children to pick them up after an evening choir concert that was over at 700. I also am a teacher. Once, when 1 called a child's home after a special program. I could hear the TV blaring in the background, and both parents were there. They hadn't even bothered to attend their child's event, let alone pick her up. Parents, please understand the mesaage you are sending your children by watching TV instead of showing how proud you are of your child's efforts. Children need to know you think they are special. I am your child's teacher for 1 year. You are your child's teacher for life. — Disappointed in the South Dear Disappointed: It is unconscionable for parents to use teachers ss baby sitters because they cant work up any enthusiasm for their child's activities or bother to pick them up promptly. If this describes you. folks, shape up. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 11. 2004 - Page 9 Hastings Exchange Club Youths of Month chosen for November From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The Wishing Tree, Hope Township, Bany County Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) C.J. Dennis, Mitchell Owen and Kenny VanBelkum. Davey Case, shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month tor November from Pleasantvrew Elementary School. By Joyce Weinbrecht The “Wishing Tree.** which was called the “Leaning Oak” or the “Leaning Tree” by the families living near it. stood for many years over the road from Cloverdale to Delton, north of Wail Lake, on what is now M-43. This was once also known as Cosgrove Highway. The tree stood on the west side of tiie road and formed an arch over the road. It has been told that the Potawatomi Indians who lived around the lake for many years had bent the oak tree when it was a sapling over the trail as a marker. There was a similar tree bent in a similar way on the south side of Wall Lake on what is now Eddy Road. As people began to come to Wall Lake and with the coming of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad, which had a little sta­ tion to the west of Wall Lake, people began to pause under the tree and it became legend that The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Tessa Johnson, teacher Kelly Petersen and Macky Lewis if you made a wish under the tree it would come true. Of course, you were not to tell what you wished for. Horse and buggies and later automobiles would stop under it to let everyone make a wish. The tree became aged and the Michigan State Highway Department attempted to repair it al one point, after they had the care of the road, but the old tree became too rotted out to withstand the winds and the weight of snow and on Dec. 5.1945. it was removed. The men cutting down the special old tree, found a dime embedded in the tree and gave it to the Bernard House as a token of the sen­ tinel that had guarded the road for so many years. To those who remember making a wish under the tree, and to those who. as children, played under the tree, it will be a never for­ gotten memory. Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17-were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Olivia Shade and Alexis Kelly, shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. St. Rose Elementary Youth of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, is Jennifer LaJoye, with teacher Norris (first name not provided). That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center "At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise." People who could go anywhere for healthcare, choose Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. "My father was one of Pennock's first physicians and taught me what to look for in a hospital and personal physician. That's why I chose Pennock Endoscopy Center and Dr. Woodliff. The new facilities are first class, well run and everyone was courteous. Dr. Woodliff is very knowledgeable, compassion­ ate and takes time to explain test results. 1 could go anywhere for healthcare. But why would I with Pennock so close to home?" Find out how Pennock can N* your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To find a Pennock physician, call (269) 945-1749 or visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com It's Our Pledge. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for November are Tori Cybulski and Megan Denny, shown with teacher Don Schils. Dr. V. Hany Adrounie, Hastings Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D. Family Medicine Pennock H EA ,. ^SERVICES , oto(cssional. progressj,. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left; counselor Patricia Bellgraph. Kevin Bosma. Samantha Watson. Barb Buehler, Kayla Pohl. John Nichols and Matt Lewis. 1009 VV. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 10 - Thursday. November 11. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Wayland drops from Class A to join county district Class C Lions face Olivet in first round by Brrtt Bremer Sports Editor Bany County's four Class B girls' basket­ ball teams didn't shed a tear when it was announced that Otsego (18-1) won't be join­ ing them at Lakewood for this seasons' dis­ trict tournament. The Michigan High School Athletic Association girls* basketball toumanent tips of5 on Monday. Bany County's four Class B schools. Hastings. Middleville, Delton Kellogg, and Lakewood will be joined by Allegan (5-13) and Wayland (7-12) in district action next week at Lakewood High School. Otsego swept its way though the district games at Hastings High School last fall. The Bulldogs used a bye to get into the semifinals, then dispatched of TK. and Delton in the finals. The new intruder, the team from Wayland looks to be the favorite this year, although Delton Kellogg (11-8) boasts the only squad in the district bracket with a winning record. Wayland was stuck in Class A last year, but are ready to return to their winning ways in Class B with a host of underclassmen. The Wildcats are led by junior guard Shannon Durnond and sophomore center Felicia Store. The Wildcats dominated Middleville (5-14) and Hastings in O-K Gold Conference action this season, winning all four games against the two foes. The tournament has been spread out this season with games to be played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday next week All games will be played at Lakewood High School, and all games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. District basketball begins Monday with the Lakewood Vikings (7-12) taking on the Hastings Saxons (’.-18). The Vikings beat the Saxons by one point in the season opener, but a lot has happened since then. Allegan and Middleville meet on Tuesday night. Delton and Wayland earned the two firstround byes. Delton will take on the HastingsLakewood winner Wednesday, Nov. 17. Wayland faces the Allegan-Middleville win­ ner on Thursday. Nov. 18. The district final will be played Saturday. Nov. 20. Here's a quick glance at the teams. Allegan Tigers League: Wolverine B' Conference Record: 5-13 Colors: Orange & Black Palyers to Watch: Kceli DeKoster. Erin Brinks Final Contest: @ South Haven, Nov. 11 Head to Head: Topped Delton Kellogg in an early season contest. 49-43 at Delton. The Tigers have lost their last three Wolverine ‘B’ Contests Delton Kellogg Panthers League: Kalamazoo Valley Association Record: 11-8 Colors: Maroon, White. & Silver Palyers to Watch: Alex Culbert. Jordan Haines, Alex Alaniz Final Contest: v. Hackett C.C., 11/12 Head to Head: The Panthers shot less than 25-percent from the floor in a Sept. 1 loss to the Allegan Tigers. AUegin still only won by six points in Delton. Middleville Trojans League: O-K Gold Conference Record: 5-14 Colors: Orange & Black Palyers to Watch: Jessica Flaska. Holly Smith. Kristy Hall Final Contest: v. Greenville. Nov. 11 Head to Head: Like the Saxons, the Trojans had a 1-3 record against its O-K Gold opponents in this district. TK topped the Saxons in their second meeting, in Hastings. The Trojans also were topped twice by Wayland, in the same week. Wayland Wildcats League: O-K Gold Conference Record: 7-12 came at the expense of Hastings and two at the expense of TK. The Wildcats ended the O­ K Gold regular season by topping the Saxons in Hastings 63-49 on Tuesday. Class C at Dansville Maple Valley and Olivet have meet in the last two district finals, with the Lions winning in 2002 and the Eagles in 2003. They won’t be playing for a trophy when they meet this season. The two teams open district action Monday, at 7:30 p.m. in Dansville. . Maple Valley doesn't have the superstars it had the past two seasons, and the Lions fell to the Eagles both times they met in Southern Michigan Athletic Association play this year. Only five points separated the two teams in their two contests though. Olivet took a fourpoint win at Maple Valley and a one-point win in Olivet. The winner has a great has a great shot of taking the district title. The Lions have beaten every other team in the di^rict. they are 2-0 against Bdlrvue. 2-0 against Leslie, 1-1 against Dansville, and won their non-league meeting with Springport. Dansville and Springport meet in the other first round game at Dansville Monday. They tip off at 6 p.m. The winner of that game will meet Leslie in the semifinals Wednesday. Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. The Maple Valley-Olivet winner will take on Bellevue in the semi’s at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17. The district finals are set Friday Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Lakewood Vikings League: Capital Area Activities Conf. D3 Record: 7-12 Colors: Navy Blue & White Palyers to Watch: Stevie Spetoskey, Rachel King, Chelsea Brehm Final Contest: v. Williamston. Nov. 11 Head to Head: Lakewood's only head-tohead match-up with one of its district foes was against Hastings in the season opener. I'm finishing up my third fall season sitting in front of this blue and white iMac. There are lots of kids making waves on varsity programs that weren't even in high school when I started here. I know, two-plus years isn't that long a time, but its been a good time for the most part This is my favorite time of year to be doing this job. The college basketball tourney is my favorite time as a fan. but this is my favorite time to be writing about high school sports. Writing golf, tennis, and soccer stories is great, but its nice to be a little more focused. Nothing beats the football play-offs. Or is it, nothing beats the State Cross Country meet? I would have to think long and hard about that one. 1 guess I’ll save my judgment until I'm covering a team in the Silverdome or Ford Field in its final game of the season. This year's state cross country meet wasn't nearly as exciting as the 2003 edition, but 2003 was my first time there. It would take an awful lot for an event to live up to the first time. Last year there was the surprise of Nicole Bush finishing last in Division 3. This year there weren't any surprises close to that. I went expecting to see Corey Thelen and Rebecca Winchester medal, and to see the Delton kids have fun and run hard. That's exactly what the area athletes did. The state finals there at MIS are still an outstanding event, and I recommend every­ one check it out once in their life-time. Kind of like a Red Sox World Series victory. Giris’ basketball districts aren’t half bad either, but I think a team would have to advance a little farther to put it on the same level as the state cross meet. I don’t know what a high school conference swim meet is like. It has to be more enjoyable than an elementary school conference swim meet. The fact that it'll be 40degrees outside in November, instead of 90-degrees outside in July has to be enough to solve that problem. I guess I'll find out on Saturday, in Byron Center. I have to applaud the TK-Hastings team. They’ve had an outstanding fall, arid there may only be b'gger and better things to come. I just found out today that there are plans for a boys’ team too. They’ll be taking to the pool this winter. The first meet is the Grand Rapids Community College Raider Invite on Dec. 18. Having guys* swimming in the winter does seem to throw the scales a long way towards the boys when it comes to gender equality. I guess if more girls wrestled, it would help tilt the scales back the other way a little. Maybe I'm beating a dead horse, but swapping girls' basketball and volleyball does­ n’t chance the way the balance is hung. Anyone who thinks that the varsity girls' basketball and volleyball sports seasons should switch needs to look at what is going on right now. There are still a handful of football teams playing games, and swim teams are gearing up for the end of the season, but at least Monday through Thursday, all sporting eyes are focused on the girls’ basketball teams. In this three week span, I don’t have any other contests to worry about during the week. I’ve got plenty of space to throw in a fancy district bracket, and do a run down of all the teams in the Class B tilt at Lakewood. Nobody else gets that in the fall, or the win­ I game at the buzzer. Colors: Green & White Palyers to Watch: Shannon Durnond. Abby Phillips, and anyone with the last name Store (of which the Wildcats have three). Final Contest: v. Cedar Springs. Nov. 11 Head to Head: Wayland only earned five O-K Gold wins this season, but two of them Hastings Saxons League: O-K Gold Conference Record: 1-18 Colon: Navy Blue & Gold Palyers to Watch: Dana Shilling. Brooklyn Pierce. Amber Peck Final Contest: v. Sparta, Nov. 11 Head to Head: The Saxons wouldn't be able to face the TK Trojans until the district final. Hastings lone win this season came against TK in Middleville. In O-K Gold action the Saxons fell to TK in the ocher meet­ ing between the two teams, and also fell to Wayland twice. Lakewood edged Hastings in the season opener. Focusing on a few makes my job much, much better ter, or spring for that matter. The two teams will meet in the first round Monday. A three-pointer by Hastings Brooklyn Pierce made it a one-point ball TK’S Yeazel signs with Central It takes a lot of little things to add up for a high school athlete to earn a spot on a college roster. It takes even more for a player to cam a full-ride to a Division 1 NCAA program. Thomapple Kellogg senior Jon Yeazel found the right combination of talent, work ethic, and timeliness, and signed his nationlettei intent to join the Central Michigan University men’s basketball program next year. It may have all started in eighth grade, when Yeazel broke a wrist playing football and decided to leave the sport. He focused on basketball ever since. When classmates tried to recruit him in his senior season and he learned he couldn’t sign wiih a college to play basketball until November (after football sea­ son) he decided he wouldn’t be strapping on the football pads. That focus on basketball led to success with the Trojans and in AAU events across the country. Yeazel was one of six student-athletes to sign-up with head coach Jay Smith's Chippewas on Tuesday. "With this recruiting class, we have addressed our concerns of size, character, and intelligence," Smith said. “All these players are gym-rat type players who have demon­ strated that throughout high school, and I believe gym rats are leaders. Each one of these guys exemplifies the term student-ath­ lete and they will enhance our university.” “This class, if it continues the work ethic it has shown in higa school, has the potential to be really special." There weren’t many college coaches think­ ing of Yeazel as a special player until one day in September of 2003. “I basically had no offers from any schools ‘til then." said Yeazel. That September, playing in an AAU open gym event in Schoolcraft, with his AAU coach Darryl Matthews. Yeazel shined. “I had invited a bunch of college scouts to the event," said Matthews. “I had two 6’8 guys that they really came to see. but Jon played out of his mind that day and that's when it all started. Central has been on speed­ dial ever since." Thomapple Kellogg senior Jon Yeazel. TK assistant coach Lance Laker, and TK head boys* basketball coach Kurt Holzhueter smile as Yeazel's mother Dorothy Hall helps him fill out his national-letter-of-intent to play basketball next fall at Central Michigan University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) When it “all" started, included phone calls at home, mountains of letters at school and home. “A few schools have dropped out and popped in since then." said Yeazel. CMU was the first school to contact Yeazel. the first to offer him a scholarship, and he was the first in the 2004 class to com­ mit to Central. Yeazel averaged 16.2 points. 5.5 rebounds. 4 assists, and 3 steals per game last season for coach Kun Holzhueter's Trojan varsity. The 2004-05 TK boys' basketball season starts with the first practice on Monday. “I can't think of anybody who’s wanted something as badly as he wanted this." said Holzhueter. “He's worked as hard as he prob­ ably could, with this goal in mind. He decid­ ed early in his career that he wanted to play college basketball at a high level." It will still be quite a while before Yeazel suits up in the Maroon and Gold of CMU and steps onto the floor of Rose Arena in front of the Rowdies. He still has some other goals left, like a district title. Lakewood has edged the Trojans in the dis­ trict finals the past three seasons. “I've been working for this season ever since districts last year," said Yeazel. “It’ll be a fun season." Speaking of the district tournament, which is still months away, he said, “It’s a must win." �Th* Haatng, Ura - Thursday. NomMw 11. 2004 - Pap 11 __ ___ Trojans can’t slow Grady and East Grand Rapids by Brett Bremer Sports Editor East Grand Rapids could head home hum­ ming Queen’s ‘We are the Champions’ fol­ lowing the Pioneers' 28-16 win over Thomapple Kellogg Friday night at East. Trojan senior running back Adam Loveless walked off the field with blood on his face, after rushing 31 times for 221 yards. There was no disgrace for this TK team. It took the best performance from one of the greatest running backs in the history of Michigan High School football to knock the Trojans out of the Division 3 play-oTs. East Grand Rapids Kevin Grady Jr. carried the ball 34 times for 382 yards, and scored all 28 Pioneer points on four touchdown runs and two two-point conversion runs. “I thought he was pretty damn good the first time we saw him.” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Penfield. “Tonight, he probably impressed us even more with his Landon ripped the ball out and fell on top of it The Trojans marched down the field to their only score of the game, a I-yard plunge by Loveless. After a few big runs by Loveless and Ben Ybema on the drive a shout came from the Trojan bench. “Do you remember us nowT’ Loveless’s TD and Chris Humphrey’s extra-point kick made it 14-10. TK quarter­ back Humphrey helped out the Trojans more with hii» leg on Friday than his arm. Humphrey kicked three field goals in the game, of 28. 30, and 27 yards. He completed just nine of his 24 pass attempts for 83 yards, and two interceptions. An interception by TK’s David Finkbeiner set up the 30-yard kick by Humphrey, which made the score 14-13 with 5:41 left in the third quarter. Ray Lilley recovered a fumble by Kevin Grady to set up Humphrey’s third field goal, that gave TK a 16-14 lead with 45.2 seconds remaining in the third. The only thing that could stop Kevin Grady the rest of the night was the clock. The Pioneers drove for touchdowns on their next two drives. A set of six runs by Grady ale up 59 yards and put East back in front 22-16 with 10:52 to play. TK had to put on its ensuing drive, and the Trojans got a great punt from Finkbeiner. The bril hit at the 15-yard line and rolled out of bounds at the two. A 53-yard punt. It took East just nine plays, seven nms by Grady, to go the 98 yards in needed to jxit the game away. Grady scored on a 5-yard run with 3:13 to play. The Trojans end their season at 8-3. while East Grand Rapids (10-1) advances to Friday’s regional final at Lowell. The Red Arrows (11-0) are the only team to beat the two time defending Division 3 champions from East Grand Rapids the past three sea­ sons. deceptive speed." Kevin Grady also had two fumbles, and East quarterback Kelvin Grady had one. that helped keep the Trojans in the bail game. The Trojan D was going after the football all evening long. “Our defense gave us a chance to win tonight." said Penfield. Ben Ybema and Mitch Fisher combined to lead the TK defense with 10 tackles each. Kevin Grady gave the Pioneers a 14-3 lead on his second TD run of the game, with 9:23 left to play in the first half. TK was forced Thomapple Kellogg running back Ben Ybema looks to gain yards by going around East Grand Rapids* John Kotwick in the Troians’ 28-16 loss to the Pioneers Friday into a three-and-out. and a great punt return by Grady gave East the ball at the TK 35. While Kevin Grady caught his breath, the Pioneers ran quarterback Kelvin through a big hole in the middle of the field. TK’s Eddy Landon and Nate Labine swarmed him, and night in the Division 3 District Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) K/ Join us for Disney Week • at Premier Travel Framlar Trawl * CniiM betwaen vacation November 15- 19,20041 For more Information, call: Q Premier Travel & Cruise 7105 Broadmoor, Caledonia, Ml 49316 (comer of Broadmoor i Kraft) ;* 616-554-0311 Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30-8 - Tuc-Thu-Fri 9:30-6 - Sat 10-4 www.prenriertravelioc.coni KTTENTIQIi. East Grand Rapids running back Kevin Grady (24) drives backwards for extra yards as he's swarmed by a number of TK tacklers in the fourth quarter, including Ben Ybema (10), Ray Lilley (13), and Scott Brown (3). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Do you ever have training workshops or late meetings? Probably, an occasional YES? Your employees can be more productive during theee events if they're not worrying a pet is having bladder or hunger pains from their owner’s long day. Solution is: TK’s Adam Loveless (34) begins to leap over a pile of blockers Friday night, as his teammate Matt Palmer (57)drives U’l Eagle Pet Sitting Service 269-623-8597 MsUsst Pioneer linebacker Patrick LaVoie (8) to the turf. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wildcats cruise past Saxons The O-K Conference cross over contests have become big end of season contests. Talented teams get one final tune-up for the play-offs, while the teams at the other end of the conference standings have a chance to build some confidence heading into the dis­ trict tournament Last year, Hastings earned its only win in an O-K cross over contest at Greenville. The Saxons have one win this season, but would like to get number two tonight against Sparta. It is the O-K Gold’s turn to host the cross over contests with the O-K White. Hastings and Sparta each finished eighth this season, with 1-18 records overall. The Saxons’ 18th loss came Tuesday night, at home against Wayland. The Wildcats shot out to a 17-0 lead and coasted the rest of the night* getting everyone into the game. . Saxon senior Amber Peck hit a three-point­ er to stop her team’s scoreless streak, with 4:17 left in the first quarter. Wayland led 30­ 9 at the end of the period. The inside-outside combination of Shannon Durnond and Felicia Store proved too much for the Saxons to defend. Store fin­ ished with 21 points, and Durnond had 20. Amber Peck led Hastings with 12 points. Bethany Gieseler had nine, all on second half three-pointers to spark the Saxon offense. Jamie VanBovcn finished with eight points and a team high 11 rebounds. A six-point Wildcat run late in the first FRIENDLIER eCHECKING NO FEE FOR DEPOSITS FREE ONLINE BANKING NO MONTHLY FEES 10 BILL PAYS PER MONTH OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY http:/ /www.hasungscitybank.com See Saxon b-ball, pg. 18 �Pag* 12 - Thuraday. November 11, 2004 - The Hastings Banner Maple Valley runs out of time against Montague by Jon Gambee Two teams met in a minor image Friday, two teams set in the same foundation and built along the same principles. Only one could emerge from the fray and that team was the Montague Wildcats in a solid 22-8 District final victory over the Maple Valley Lions. After the game. Lion Coach Guenther many members of his team as he could. He hugged each one and gave a private word of encouragement to a group of kids who gave their all for their coach, their school and their community. The victory will pit Montague against Constantine this week, while Maple Valley will put away the gear and get ready for bas- Both teams came into the game with iden­ tical 9-1 records, both teams depending on a strong running game and both teams were well coached in the fundamentals. h was one of those games where the final score did not really tell the whole story, where the old adage, closer than the final score implies, applies. The Wildcats scored first, putting Maple Valley in a position they have become used to this season, behind early. Montague took the opaping kickoff and put together a solid, 13play drive, capped by a four-yard touchdown ran by Chris Farr. Riley Hughes, who ran. punted and kicked for the Wildcats, added the extra point for a 7-0 Wildcat lead with half the quarter left to play. The two teams then settled down to a game of field position, with neither team able to mount a sustained drive until the closing min­ utes of the first half when Maple Valley drove to the Montague four-yard line as time expired. The drive was highlighted by a 23yard run by Denver Hine and a last second pass from Ben Boss to Chris Morris for 19 yards. When Morris caught the ball, there were just under two seconds left on the clock, but Maple Valley’s efforts to slop the clock went unheeded by officials. Mittelstaedt argued the point as the officials tried to leave the field, but to no avail. That is one of those big 'IFs' in a game like this. Mittelstaedt said after the game that be’.bought that TE'Maple Valley could have stopped the clock and "IF" they could have capitalized on the opportunity to score just before half, it would have meant a lot in terms of momentum for the second half. Montague scored again the third quarter when Fan ran it in again, this time from six yards out with less than a minute left oo the clock. Hughes' kick made it a 14-0 game. The Liorv Chad Taft (33) has a pass knocked away by a trio of Montague Wildcats in the second half of Friday's District Final In Montague. (Photo by Petry Hardki) Maple VUley finally got on the scoreboard in the final period when Boar directed a 12play 68-yard drive. His 12-yard pass to Brad McDonald put six points oo the board and his three-yard pass to Morris added the two-point conversion. ■ But Montague didn't get to be 9-1 oo a fluke and the Wildcats came right back to score on their next possession to put the game out of reach. They scored on a 12-yatd touch­ down by running back Brandon Fairchild with 3:41 oo the dock. Fairchild's two point conversion ran put the final two points of the The Maple Valley Lions gather for hugs and final thoughts on their season following Friday night's 22-8 loss at Montague in the Division 6 District Finals. (Photo by Perry Sprinters and divers lead push past Cats Hardin) by Brett Brener Sports Editor Wayland won half the events Thursday night, and set three new Community Education and Recreation Center pool records in Hastings, and it still wasn’t enough as TK-Hastings woo 105-80. The meet was tied at 31 heading into the Lakewood to host Williamston tonight in final CAAC contest Lakewood was forced to foul with a small deficit in the fourth quarter at DeWitt on Thursday, and the Panthers took advantage and look a 46-34 win over the Vikings. DeWitt led 32-27 heading into the fourth points, while King added eight Christy Palmer paced the Panthers with 22 points, and hit three three-point shots in the ball game. The Vikings ate now 7-12 on the season, quarter, and hit all six of its free throws in the period to help extend its lead. The Panthers were 16 of 17 from the fine throw line the entire night. On the other end of the floor. Lakewood did its pan at the charity stripe. The Vikings just didn't get to the line enough times. Stevie Spetnakry was three for three from the line, and Rachel King was two for two. Those were the only five free throws Lakewood earned. Spetoskey finished with a team high 14 and 2-7 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. The final league con­ test, and final tune-up before districts for the Vikings is a home contest against Williamston this Thursday. Lakewood opens district play st home on Monday. Nov. 15. against Hastings. It’s been more than two months since the two teams met, but the Vikings did top the Saxons in the season opener by one point The winner of that contest will face Delton in the district semifinals. Maple Valley senior Denver Hine (32) races behind the block of Drew Kersjes (68) In Friday night's contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tuurn off tmtnt at man mu* - Buffing with surface deaner and polymer sealant ■ Removes - Fine scratchesdoed grime A oxidation WWt heartfelt appreciation, HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP HE 1510 STM SCHOOL ID. Sharon L. Ritchie G 288 / 843-5807 diving competition. Where that spot hurt Th-rnapple Kellog Trojfm teams in the pasL it was a big boost for the TK-Hastings girls. Kelly Frame, Jamie VanDongen. and Luaren Hartman took the top three places to earn 13 Trojan points. Frame had a score of 140.2 to win the event. The Trojans led the rest of the evening. Chelsey Strumberger won the 100-yard freestyle for TK in 14)1.94, the 50-yard freestyle in 27.96 seconds, and helped the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams to victory. The Trojan sprinters had a great night Mindy Warner and Lauren Azevedo finished in second and third place behind Strumberger in the 50 free. Warner was second in 28.24 seconds, and Azevedo third in 30.97. Then, in the 100 free, Warner was second in 1:02.55. and Sunday Matouaek third in 103.74. TK-Hastings' Mindy Warner, Sunday Matouaek. Brandi Sutfin. and Strumberger teamed up to take the 200 freestyle relay in 1: 54.72. Jasmine Brown, Heidi Warner, Sutfin. and Strumberger won the 400 free relay in 4:17.81. Sutfin set a new team record in the 200yard individual medley with a time of 2: 32.95. but finished second to Natalie Funk’s pool record time of 2:31.71. TK-Hastings' only other victory was by Matouaek in the 100-yard breast stroke, where her time was 1:20.35. Wayland's Melissa Memke sei a new pool record in the 200-yard freestyle event with her teim of 2:16.66. TK-Hastings Heidi Warner was second in the event with a time of 2:20.24. When the Wildcats' Betsy Damueld touched the wall in the 500-yard freestyle, it was in r new pool record time erf 6:11.44. Heidi Warner was also second in that race, Sam, AZ, has. 2004 game oo the board. Tm really proud of the effort out kids gave." Mittelstaedt said after the game. *h was a well played game for both teams. We had a couple of opportunities but just weren't able to capitalize on them." Hughes led all rashers with 114 yards on the night and Fan added 86 far Montagne. Maple Valley was led by Hme, who rushed far IOS yards and Ken Came, who finished «-i*74. Ben Fox led the Lion defense with eight tackles on the night and Boes added seven. WW" with her time of 6:32.90. Damueld also set the pool's 100-yard back­ stroke mark with her time of 1:11.15, and was a member of the Wildcat's pool record setting 200-yard medley relay team, the foursome’of LeeAnnc Rookus. Funk, and Rachel Scheib won the race in 2.08.94. TK-Hastings fin­ ished in second and third place in the event though. The team of Alicia Buchanan. Matouaek. Brown, and Alexa McClain stopped the dock at 2:13.98, and Kayla Romanak. Molly Wallace. Azevedo, and Mindy Warner did it in 2:15.99. ^After afl these years... still perfect." - HAPPY 85 Sam McCormick November 11,1919 7601 E. Main, #106 • Mesa, AZ 85207 _ The two teams will meet again al the con­ ference meet due weekend. Byron Center is hotting the league meet Prelim's begin on Friday night at 5. The diving competition starts at 9:30 Saturday morning, and the final races win begin X noon on Saturday. Wriwratiey PJML Hair Care Center 26; Shamrock 23; Greenridge 22; Railroad Street Mill 22; Seebers 19; Mace Pharmacy 18; Eye and Ent 13. Worn tan High Gamas and Scrim - Y. Cheesenwn 183-480; B. Hathaway 174-472; E. Ulrich 181-471; J. PettengiU 160-407; W. Barter 150-370; S. Beebe 188; L. Yoder 181; T. Christopher 179; L. Elliston 178; D. Sieber 178; L. Dawe 166; B. Maker 163; J. Gardner 146: D. Burns 146. Sunday NW Mined Thunder Alley 25; 4 Horsemen 20; Bulls and Heifers 20. Rad Dog 18; Funky Bowlers 17; Gutter Dusters 17; Sandbaggers 16; Team 12 15; Get-er-Done 14; Robbers 14; 12 ozs. at a Tune 13; Nobody’s 11. Woman High Games and Scrim ■ T. Robbe 192-506; A. Churchill 186465, K. Jeakins 169404; G. Otis 192; C. Miller ISO; J. Cottis 123; H. Robbe 112 Mena High Gaines and Series - K. Greenfield 234-624; B. Falconer 203-577; K. Hammootree 197-568; B. Ingram 189-527; B. Allen 205-519; T. Bartow 197489; B. Drayton 146407; D. Wilkins 140405; J. Smith 209; M. Kidder 199; J. Shoebridge 190; N. Robbe 176; F. Thompson 169. Scalar CHaesn Nash's Harem 23-13; Wieland's 22-14; Kuempel 21-15; King Pins 203-153; BATS 193-163; Sun Risers 19-17; Early Risers 183-173; 4 B's 18-18; M&M's 17-19; fl Senior 16-20; Pin Pals 15.5-20.5; Butterfingers 15-21; Ward’s Friends 15-21; Friends 12-14. Good Games and Scrim Ladies • G. Scobey 151408; R. Murphy 157459; J.R. Kasinsky 151; E. Dunham 194-516; M. Kingsley 103; S. Merrill 181490; C. Hills 153; J. Snyder 154; C. Stuart 175454; J. PettengiU 172439; S. Pennington 180-515; G. Otis 192470. Good Gaates and Scrim Men - W. Mallekotte 186456; L. Brandt 202; D. Edwards 214-627; R. Hart 179498; D. Kieney 187; R. Walker 198-515; G. Forbey 172; R. Adgate 168492; R. Wieland 197; N. Thaler 175464; G. Yoder 196-561; R. Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets Robbins 223-582. and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. Bowiervttcs NBT 23-13: Dean's Doth 22-14; Hecker Agency 17.5-18.5: Railroad Street MUI 17.5­ 18.5; Kent Oil & Propane 17-19; Slagel Coocreate Construction 11-25. Good Games and Sarles - H. Coenen 200­ 449; P. Fowler 146; N. Potter 175; K. Fowler 186-476; B. Maker 181-483; D. Snyder 187511;T. Christopher 170498; L. Greer 151; J. Leo 140-386; S. VanDenburg 201-576; L. Elliston 211-546. Thai’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �The Huang, Banner - Thuradey, November 11. 200* - Page 13 Thelen and Winchester each earn another medal Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester also medaled, in the Division 2 girls’ race. She was 18th overall in 19:00.35. “It’s a good feeling just to finish." Thelen said, referring to the state race and his high The Trojan started the season with an injury and after missing the first few races of the season had to fight her way back. By the end of the season she was back near the top of the O-K Gold Winchester caught one of the three league foes who finished ahead of her at the confer ence meet. South Christian’s Kaitlin Diemer was 24th on Saturday. The other two, Armstrong and Lori Burgess school running career. He finished the MIS course in 15:34.1 last year, but times as a whole were a bit slower in 2004. Slower at the state meet is still fast Lakewood senior Corey Thelen kicks down the final straight away during Saturday's State Finals at MIS. Thelen medaled in Division 2 with his ninth place finish. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Corey Thelen's shoes sit alone on the infield at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, following his by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is a long tradition in wrestling of a great champion leaving his shoes in the center of the ring after his final match. Taking the lead from 2000 Olympic gold medalist Ruion Gardner. Lakewood senior cross country runner Corey Thelen slipped of his blue and gray spikes after finishing Saturday's Division 2 State Finals. He placed them on the ground on the infield of Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, with the intention of leaving them there as he gathered medal winning performance in the Division 2 boys* race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with classmates, family, and friends. Eventually they wound up in the hands of his father, either in hopes that they would be needed in the future or just as a souvenir from an outstanding high school career. Thelen was off to get his own souvenir, a third all-state medal. He finished ninth in his final race, crossing the finish line in 15:57.30. though. Vicksburg’s Daniel Roberts, a junior, won the Division 2 boys’ race in 15:19.05. Roberts’ time was the fastest of the day in any division. The 2003 champion was Flint Powers Catholic s Luke Walker in 15:12.92. In second place Saturday was the 2002 cham­ pion. Fremont’s Riley Klingel, in 15:22.05. Klingel led the Fremont boys to a second place finish as a team, but it wasn't enough to keep up with Dexter. The Dexter Dreadnaughts had three runners medal in the top 30. and finished with 93 team points. Fremont had 93. Bloomfield Hills Lasher was third with a team score of 174. Dan Cramer of Cedar Springs, a senior, was third overall in 15:38.58, and Dexter sen­ ior Lex Williams was fourth in 15:43. Sophomore Bekah Smeltzer of Monroe Jefferson won the Division 2 girls’ race in 17:51.40. Vicksburg freshman Molly Waterhouse was second in 18:07.95. and Wayland sophomore Jessica Armstrong third in 18:09.3. Fourth place went to Rachel Severin of Chelsea in 18:26. The experience in Brooklyn gets easier year in and year out, but getting to the cross country state finals was tougher this season for Winchester. For the second time in two trips, Winchester earned all-state honors. She was 14th as a freshman in 2003. Another all-state medal was all Winchester wanted from this trip to MIS. "This year was a lot harder,’’ said Winchester on her way to the medal stand. Thomapple Kellogg sophomore third and seventh. Burgess, a junior crossed the finish line in 18:33.9. Last year’s champion Laura Malnor of East Grand Rapids was fifth overall in her senior season, with a time of 18:27.65, and her team­ mate. sophomore Nikki Brown was sixth in 18:32.80. Led by Malnor and Brown, the East Grand Rapids Pioneers won their second straight state title. Rebecca Winchester enfteos Mo the finish fine at Saturday's Division 2 State Crods Country Finals at Michigan MsmaMonal Speedway in Brooklyn. She earned all-state honors for the second time with her 18th place fin­ ish. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Seven Delton seniors run final race at state finals the finish line. "I saw Dan on my side so I started kicking it," said Ouding. “My goal was to stay with Andrew.” said country relay events, but this seasons' state finals marked a passing of the baton at Delton Roberts. "I started kicking it a ways before Kellogg. that, at the three mile marker and then he saw Of the seven Delton Kellogg girls and two me and started kickiQg it.” boys who ran in the Division 3 Stale Finals at Delton’s boyr' team abo regularly had a Michigan International Speedway ini’teuMtouf of W its xrrrall Brooklyn on Saturday, seven are seniors. team score. RolfeS^nJk, end DK coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There are no Michigan high school cross The Delton girls finished 22nd out of 27 teams in D-3. The Panthers were led by their lone junior. Marissa Ingle, who finished in 61st place with a time of 20:35.45. “All the seniors this year arc leaving me, so I have to go out and recruit. It's been a lot of fun with these girls,” said Ingle. Whitney KnoUenberg was the second Panther in. with her 91st place time of 21:02.30. Kristen Wilfinger was 118th in 21:19.25, Carolin Humphrey 213th in 23:12.60, and Nikki Bechtel 216th in 23:18.95. The Delton girls also made the trip to MIS as a team in 2002, and Ingle, Wilfinger, and KnoUenberg qualified as individuals last year. “It’s easier the more experience you have," said Wilfinger. "The first time you’re here it’s terrifying. You’re at the line with 300 girls and it’s just a stampede. Being here two times before you’ve got the course figured out. Each time it gets a little easier and a little more comfortable." Santa Dimante and Chelsea Stephens were right behind Bechtel and Humphrey. Dimante was 217th in 23:19.45. and Stephens 221st in 23:28.6. Delton's two boys, senior Andrew Ouding and sophomore Dan Roberts also stuck together in the D-3 boys’ race. Ouding was 151st in 17:56.95, and Roberts 154th in 17:57.75. Delton Kellogg seniors Whitney KnoUenberg (1046) and Kristen Wilfinger (1047) stick together near the one-mile mark on Saturday morning in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley senior Akok Malek finished 86th overall with a time of 17:20. “We started out slow and passed people, instead of letting people pass us," said Roberts. The two Delton boys really started racing when they neared Dale Grimes have a' kx of work in front of them for next year. “I'm always worried about it. Marissa's worried about ft,” said Grimes. “Oh. I’m scared.” replied Ingle. There are very few things in the state as scary to cross country runners as a first trip to the state finals. Many runners who are used to being at the head of the pack, can find them­ selves in the back. “You see people passing you.” said Maple Valley’s Malek, who made his first appear­ ance in the state finals Saturday. “Being here for the first time, it’s just huge.” Malek was well ahead of the back of the pack. He wasn't quite sure what his final time was. as he stood catching his breath in a sea of “That kid did pretty awesome,” Malek said of his SMAA rival. Olivet’s Ben Ruthniff. Ruthruff medaled in 16th place with a time of 16:19.65. The top 30 runners in each race cam all-state honors. Harbor Springs Josh Hofbauer was the top runner in the Division 3 boys' race with a time of 15:48.1. Hofbauer’s Harbor Springs team surprised everyone to take the D-3 boys’ title with 91 points. Grand Rapids West Catholic was sec­ ond with 105, followed by Williamston 125. honor Saturday, as Reames finished second in 18:54.95. In Division 4, Big Rapids Crossroads won the girls' title and Hesperia took the boys’. The Division 1 boys’ trie went to Milford for the second straight season, and Clarkston defended its title in the girts’ meet In the D-3 girls' race there was no surprise at the top. The Goodrich girls, led by D-3 champion Janee Jones (18:07.95), raced to a 69 to 119 win over Jackson Lumen Christi to defend their 2003 title. Williamston was third with 144 points. Ingle, KnoUenberg, Wilfinger. and the rest of the Kalamazoo Valley Association girls spent the* season looking at the back side of Kalamazoo Christian junior Leah Reames. A total of 244 girls in the D-3 race got the same spectators after the race. “I was dying man. I saw the finish line, but I didn’t see the clock.”. Malek said he was cramping up as the race wore on. Most runners feel pains like that in their side during the hot days at the beginning of the season. “He’s a warm weather runner.” said Maple Valley boys’ coach Robb Rosin. “He loves those 90-degree sweltering days. As the weather gets colder, his time goes up. It sucks though, ’cause he’s still been working so hard." Malek and his coach were still happy with the final time. Although Malek couln’t see what his time was as be crossed the finish line, be could see the outstanding talent in front of him to that point Panther Maple Valley's Akok Malek approaches senior Carolin Humphrey the finish line Saturday at Michigan pushes International Speedway. (Photo by Brett towards the finish Hne Saturday. (Photo Bremer) by Brett Bremer) herself the final few yards DON’T MISS OUT on the opportunity to be a contributing author for the Hastings Public Library's Last Chapter Building Campaign. Our goal is to raise $5,000,000, and we have raised over $2,000,000 in donations and pledges. Please consider making a donation or a pledge by December 31, 2004, to take advantage of the 2004 tax year. Become part of the story. Become part of history. NansTyphon, () c«r__________ z*-------------------------ym, i/m won the last oorw. 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The application of Robert Deming of Auto CoBeion Services for variances from required skis yard and rear yard setbacks, pursuant to Article XVII, Section 104.1800, In the C-3 zoning dtotrict. The applcant seeks a thirty-eight loot (389 «foo yarn variance (50 teat required, 12 leal provided) and a two-toot (29 rear yard variance (50 foot required, 48 foot provided). In order to expand an existing structure. The property is located at 2493 W. Stale Road, In Section 11 of the Township. Parcel No. 08134114064. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the purpose of which is to inform you of toe dais, piece Al interested persons are invited and urged to attend. 108 E. 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(Locolrd ol Sunt Kd. near Bmodwoyl NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planrang Commiaaion of the Charter Township of Rutland wB hold a pubttc hearing on Wednesday. November 17. 2004. at the Rutland Owner Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 pjn.. as required under the provisions of the township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be conoidored al thia pubic hear­ ing include the folowing, in summary: 1 Site Plan Review Request tor TDD LLC. tor the construction of a medical office buldlng. The subject property is located at 1505 W. Green Street, consists of approximately 3.1 acres and is currently zoned C-2, Community Business. Parcel No. 081341342740. 2. 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NorsnOar 11. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES • NOTICE • The minutes ot the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 9, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS. detauS has been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David L Keiftor and April D. Kefltor. husband and Mortgagors, to Oroarimnor Financial Services, Inc. a Mtahigan corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 29th day of April, A.D., 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeda lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on ths 1st day of May, A.D., 1906, in Uber 668 on Page 865-869, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to wit: the 29th day of April, A.D., 1996, assigned to the Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 1st day of May, 1996, In toe Otece of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 668 on Pago 870. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to bo duo on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Seventy Thousand Throe Hundred Seventy* Eight and 14/100 doCore ($70,378.14). tor principal and Interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having boon made whereby the power of sale containod in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale containod in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of too State of Mtahigan in such caae made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the 2nd day of December, 2004, al 130 o docx in mo anemoon, local time, sa>o mongage wti be torectoeed at a state at pubic auction to toe highest bidder at the oast door of the Circuit Courthouse in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Mtahigan (that being the ptooe of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the promises described in said mortgage, or oo much thereof as may bo necessary to pay too amount duo, as afore­ said, on said mortgage with too interest thereon at eight and one haff percent (8.5%) per annum and all legal coots, chargee and expenses, inducing the attorney tee aftowod by law, and ateo any sums which may bo paid by too undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the promises. The promtoes described in said mortgage are as Inflows: Property situated in too Township of Irving. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4. NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER DISTANT 132 FEE.” NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SA© NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR- THENCE WEST 305.25 FEET TO WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWE S T QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SA© WEST LINE 429.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. uommoniy Known as. onu woooscnooi ho., Hastings, Ml. The redemptton period shafl bo one year from the date of ouch sale. Dated: October 21,2004 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, assignee of mortgage. CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Benchmark Mortgage Corp. 703 E Court St, Fftnt, Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - FAIRLY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOBCE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2003-2396043M; 2003-23999-GM In toe matter ot James Dation Joseph Taggart and Donavin Mtahaei Taggart, minora. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Jeannie Marie Schumacher whose addreesfes) are unknown and whose Interest in the matter may bo barred or affected by too foflowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wMi bo held on Wednesday, 12/01/2004 at 4:15 p.m. at 206 W. Court St #302, Heelings, Ml 49068 before Judge Stephanie S. rokkeo, for toe toftowing purpose: on the petition to terminate the minor guardtenships. 11/02/2004 Witiam Taggart 13/E. Center St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/11) THS FUN MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTHG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE NUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in too conditions of a mort­ gage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn 8. Pattteon, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20. 2001 and recorded April 9, 2001 in Instrument Number 1057796, Barry County Records. Said mortgage Is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated March 20,2001 and recorded on April 9,2001 in Instrument Number 1057797, Barry County Records. There is ctoknod to bo duo on such mortgage too sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six and 2/100 Dotes ($126356.02) indudtog interest at toe rate of 7.63% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in too mort­ gage and too statutes of toe State of Mtahigan, notice Is hereby given that toe mortgage wB bo torecioood by a sate of toe mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 130 pm. on November 18,2004. The premtoee are kyamri in toe Wage of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Charieson Heights Addition No 2, to toe Wage of Mkldtovifto. according to the recorded ptal theruoU.«USporded in Ifiber 4 of Ptats on Page The redemption period shafl bo 6 months bum too data of ouch sate, unless toe property Is deter­ m 1-- -4 aoanaonvc 1tn — .rvrnrdTira I A mineo accordance wrm LAZ'* mula §600.324ia. in which cate toe redemption period Ntal be 30 days from toe date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toroctooing mortgagee can rescind too sate in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a eimuftanoous resolution with too borrower, in that event, your damages, W any, are Hmitod aotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 14.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 280.0061 0SS3SS12 Notice Of Mortgage Foreciooure Sato THB RRM MA DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXNf WE 08TAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE to ACTIVE MSJTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio aate may be reartnded by tiie foredooing mortgagee. In Slot event, your damages, N any, ehati bo Bwtilad aotofy Io toe return of toe bid amount tenOWwU ■* MM*, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the oondtoons of a mortgage made by Naft C Vandorroest, an unmarried man, original mort­ gagors). to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtanapois, A Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 10,1996, and recorded on May 21,1996 in Uber 681 on Pago 25, in Barry county records, Micrwyan, on wnicn mortgage mere «s cwurneo to oe due at too date hereof too sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Five And 45/100 Doiars ($48,405.45), including interest at 8% per annum. Under too power of sale containod in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given that said mortgage wti bo torectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on December 2.2004. Said premues are situated in Township of Prairevilte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parse! of land In the Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North, Rango 10 west, oescnoeo as. oogmnmg at a posit wntcn is 1266.56 loot East of and 515.89 foot North of the Southwest comer of Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East, for 88 toot, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East for 177 feet to an inter­ section with the normal shore line of Pino Lake, thence Southwesterly along said shore ine tor 48 toot, thence North 66 degrees 16 minutes West tor 146 toot to toe place of beginning. The redemption period shafl bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from too date of such sate. Doled: October 28. 2004 For mor, information, p’oase cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. A Federal Savings Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #O38172FO1 m NOTICE OF FQRFfilfMMIRF THS HRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Dafauft having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Susan Alcala, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Groan Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated December 2, 1998, and recorded in too OMco of toe Register of Deeds tor too County of Barry In too State of Mtahigan on December 30,1998, in Uber 681, Page(s) 989, ot soq., on which Mortgage there is eteimod to bo duo at too dale of tote Nottco, tor principal and interest, too sum ot $81,674.86, and no procaocflngs having boon instituted to raosvar too debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby toe power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, Notica is hereby given that on November 18,2004 at 130 p.m., on too steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that behind too place for holding toe Circuil Court tor too County of Barry, there wK bo offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal coots, attorney toes, and any taxes, and Insurance that said Mortgagee, Groan Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), does pay on or prior to the date ot said; said premises are oesenoeo m sate Mortgage as kxiows, io wn. BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 19. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 3T WEST 348 48 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16' 53' EAST 250 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 5632" EAST 348.48 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16’ 53* WEST 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shafl be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is abanoonec, m wrven case me reoempuon penoo snax be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City, Mtahigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9880 Dated: October 7. 2004 (11/11) STATE OF MKHKUN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDTTORS Decedent’s Eatate RLE NO. 2094-M18BOE Estate of WENDELL K. LAMMERS. DECEASED. Date of birth: 1/16/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. WEN­ DELL K. LAMMERS. DECEASED, who lived at 8520 Lammers Road. Dolton. Michigan died October 26.2004. Creditors of toe decedent are noMed that all claims against the estate wfll bo forever barred unless presented to WIRam K. Lammers, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both too probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste 302. Hastings and the named/propooed personal ropreeentative within 4 months after the date of pubteafton of tote notice. 11-5-04 Robert J. Longstreet P53548 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289)945-3495 WMam K. Lammers 21000 E. Rrvmont Drive Monroe, WA 96272-6718 (427) 327-7370 ««*»• (11/11) Notfoo Of Mortgage Foroctoouro Sate THS RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBflPTBIQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto eaie may be raacfc*«ded by the foractoelRg mortgagee. In that event, your damegea, If any, ahal be limit­ ed eotaiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, phis Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Bryan S. Cooley and Denise L Cooley, husband wd wife, original mortgagor(s), to Naw Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 25,2002, and recorded on April 30. 2002 in Instrument 1079868, in Barry county records, Mtahigan. and assigned by san Mortgagee io wess rargo tsenK, n.a., succes­ sor by merger to Weis Fargo Bonk Minnooota, National Association, aa Trustee tor Morgan Stanley Doan Witter Capital I Inc., Trust 2002-NC3. Mortgage Paco-Through CsrtWram, Series 2002NC3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof toe sum al Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five And 14/100 Doflars ($94,645.14), includ­ ing Interest at 9.75% parbnnum. Under toe power of eato contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in ouch case made and provxjeo, nouce is norooy given u>ai sa>u mongage ww bo toractoaad by a sale of too mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on December 2. 2004. Said promtoes are situated in City cf Hastings. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Stock 4 of RJ. Granta 2nd AddMon, according to too recorded plat thereof as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Page 18. The rodemptton peridB shafl bo 6 month- from the date of such sate pntocs dotemfwd aban­ doned in accordBca^lMWTHCLA 8003241a, in wntcn case tne reoempuon penoo snan oe ju (jays from toe date of ouch safe. Dated: October 28,2004 i or more inrormauon, ptease can. FC J 248.593.1311 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wefts Fargo Bank. NA, successor by merger to Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Asaoctafton, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Duan Witter Capital I Inc., Trust 2002-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Sertes 2002-NC3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte #037351F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foradoauro Stoe THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be MOrrm.AGE SALE - Dafauft has been nwto in the condMons of a mortgage made by Mtahael Flowers, and Robin Flowers, Husband and WNo, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 1997. and recorded on January 31,1997 In Uber 884 on Pago 575. In Barry county records. Mtahigan, on which mortgage there to ctaimod to bo duo at toe date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy-Five And 31/100 ($80,975.31). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torecioood by a sale ot the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubftc vanduo. al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on December 9, 2004. Said promises ars situated in Township of Mapto Grove. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on too Noto Una of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 7 Weal Distant North 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 27 Seconds East, 66.39 Foot from the Northwest Comer of said Section 34; Thence North 89 Degrees 42 Minutes 27 Seconds East along said North Uno 652.55 Foot; Thence South 00 Degrees 13 Minutes 50 Seconds West Paraftel with the West Uno of said Section 34; 866.98 Feet to the South Uno of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 34; Thence South 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 42 Seconds West along said South Lino, 653.42 Feet to the East Line of Highway M-66; Thence North 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 17 Seconds East along said East Line, 667.33 Foot to toe Place of Beginning. Subject to a Private easement tor Ingress and Egress snd Public Utilities purposes over the Southerty 66 Feet thereof. The redemption period shafl be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 4, 2004 For more information, ptease caH: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. d/b/a America’s Wholesale Lender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #039451F01 THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTHIFTWG TO COLLECTADEBT. ANY 0FORMATKM 06 TAMED WEL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE RAI F Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Wlftdns and Shire Lynn WMkins. husband and wife, to Cmfinanoal Mortgage Company. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 27. 2001 and recorded January 4. 2002 in Document# 1072458 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 47/100 Dollars ($83,999.47) inducing interest at toe rate of 9.04% par annum. Under toe power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of too State of Michigan, notoe is hereby given that toe mortgage wB be torectoeed by a aate of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, al pubftc venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Michigan al 130 p.m. on November 18,2004. The premtoes are Io call d in toe Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 2 North. Rango J WeaL Township of BaMmore. Bany County, Mtahigan; toanco West 280.50 toot along toe North Ina of aaid Section 16 to too point of beginning; toanco Souto 330 toot paraloi wfth toe East Ina of said Section 16; toonca West 396 toot; thence NOrth 330 feat; toenoe East 396 toot to too point of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 8 montha from toe dMe of such aate, unless too property is oetarmined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a, in which caae too redemption period shafl be 30 days from toe date of toe seta. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mortgagee can rescind toe safe in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there « a simultaneous resolution with foe borrower. In that event, your demogeu, H tny. ere limited eoteiy to too return of toe bid ^mount Dated: October 14, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Cltifinanda! Mortgage Company. Inc, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (240) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.2008 00638007 THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. Default having been made in too oondMone of a certain Mortgage made by Brien J. Stuivo, a mar­ ried mon, and Unde Stuive, Ne wife, to Green Tree Servtang LLC (MUe Conseco Rnenoe Servicing Corp.), dated November 9, 2000, and recorded In the Office of the Regieter of Deeds tor toe County of Bony in the Stale of Michigen on November 15, 2000, In Document No. 1051920, et eeq., on which Mortgage toare is claimed to be due al toe dote of this Notice, tor principal and Interest, too sum cf $125.431.86 and no proceedings having boon insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the •yjowoT' of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given toot on November 18.2004 al 130 pjn., on too steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding th* Circuit Court tor toe County of Bany. there wB be offered for sate and sold to toe highest bidder, al pubftc safe, tor the pur­ pooo of satisfying toe amounts of duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, togetoer wllh infereot al 10.50 percent par annum, legal coots, attorney tees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Green Tree Servicing LLC (IA/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), does pay on or prior to the date o said safe; said premtoes are described in sold Mortgage as foftows, to-wit: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NCwTM 00 DEGREES 00'00- EAST 789.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SA© SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 5T EAST 360.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57’ EAST 300.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00* 00” EAST 230.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57* WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00* WEST 230.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAMAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ANO UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 86 FOOT WOE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERUNE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SA© SECTION. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00* EAST 982.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES ST EAST 403.96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE, THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING The redemption period shall be etx (6) months from the date of sale unless toe property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption ported shafl be thirty (30) days from toe date of sale or aban­ donment, rt abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD A ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Ananace Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9680 Dated: October 7.2004 (11/11) Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film 1 processing. Notice Of Mortgage Forecioaure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WKL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW * YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eete may be MORTGAGE SALE - Mad Ms t>Mn rads m <t» condttons o( a mortage made by Alan G Wan. Ill and Dataa L VMam. husband and w*e original mongagorfa). lb Opbon One Mortgage Corporaaon. a CWorrea Corporation, Mongagaa. dated November 14, 2002. and recorded on November 21.2002 In instrument 1092091. in Bany county records. Mkbigan. on wtvcti mongage there la claimed to be due at the dale hereof me sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Sis Hundred Ninety-One And B2/100 Dollars (*229.991.82). rctoMng Intoreat at 7.65% par annum. Under me power of aate contained in eau mort­ gage and ma Muto In such case made and providad. nodoe la hereby given mat said mongage w« be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgeged premtoM. or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, al the Berry County Courthouse In Haaltoge at 100 PM. on Decamber 9. 2004 Said premises are situated in Township ot Caeiieton. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecrtoed aa: The East 330 feel of the Eaat 112 of me Southeast IM of Section 20. Town 3 ttorth. Range 7 West Atoo: Tha Eaat 330 leer ol the North 1/2 of me Northeast IM of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Lying Nnrrwewarty of Townshto Road (430) angdng across said land The redemption parted aha> ba 12 months tram me <Me of such aate. Med: November 4.2004 For more Intormatlon, please cel: FC G 248.593 1310 Tra«*TratLPC Attorneys For Option One Mortgege Corporation, a Cadtomla Corporation 30400 Taiegrsph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File «039577R)1 w—we Notica Ot Mortpopo Forectooure Soto TMB HRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBBTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ PORT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OTHCE AT THT NUIBER BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto Oflto Moy bo reoclmtod By Moforooiootap mortpopoo. to tool ovonL your domepoc, If any, oMI bo timilod ootaly to too return of tire bid amount tonMORTGAG?SJU^oItauRhMbMn motto in tha conditions of a mortpopo motto by Brandi K. White, a singte woman, originoi mortgagors), to nfBsmri^^on waorigago k^o^n^jany. a Rwicnigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 3. 1999 in instrument 1025956, and aookmod by mesne assignments to The Rret Notions Bank of Chicago, as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated March 1, 1999 recorded on October 10, 1999 in instrument 1036703. in Barry county records. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof too sum of Sixty- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-rive And 81/100 Dollars ($88,735.81). including interest at 9.125% par annum. Under the power of sate containod in said mort­ gage end toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wH bo torecioood by a sate of too mortgaged premtoes, or some part of toem, al pubftc vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on December 2. 2004 Said premtoes are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County, Mtahigan. and are described aa: Lot 37 of Ook Opaninga. Wiflunson Lake, according to the recorded ptel thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats of Pago 47 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in wnten case tne reoempuon penoo snas oo ju oays from toe date of ouch aate. Dated: October 28. 2004 For more IntontMtion, ptease cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Bank Ono, Notional Aeoociation, Mta The First National Bonk of Chicago, as Trustee 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte #036378F01 NOTICE TO THE REBKWfTB OF ■asMre COUNTY­ Notice is hereby given that toe Bony County Pfenning Commission wB conduct a public hearing tor toe toftowing Special Use Permits: Ttibted Caae Number 8P-20-2004 Gun Latio Invaolorelnc. Location: Comer of Wildwood Rd Patterson Rd. In Section 7 of Orangevtie Twp. Piapooa: Requesting a special uae permit tor mineral extraction and processing of sand and gravel, in the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: November 22, 2004. TWK:7B0PJL PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 5 Law BuMng at 208 West Court St.. Hastings. Mtahigan. Site inapoctions of too above dsocribod proper­ ties wR be completed by the Pfenning Commission members before the dey of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbafly or in writing tei bo given the opportunity to be heard al too above men­ tioned time and ptece. Any written reeponoo may bo mailed to too address listed betow or taxed to (289) 948-4820. Tha w*cfel i»o appftcation(s) ic/ere avaflabio tor pubftc inapactior at the Bony County Planning Office, 220 Weal State Street, Hastings. MfcMgen 48068 during ths hours of 8 a.m. to 5 prn. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pteass cal the Planning Office at (289) 945­ 1290 for further information The County of Barry wfll provide necessary tuxHfery aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed motori­ ze being considered Z the meeting to individuais with disabilities at the moatingtoearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dtsabiMies requiring auxfliery aids or services should contact too County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. ommo DobbtoS Smith. Barry County Ctork (11/11) �Page 16 - Thursday, November 11,2004 — The Hastings Banner NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter ot GENE A. RISING. Trust dated October 31.1907. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The docedom, GENE A RISING, who lived at 6500 .tocdan Road. Woodland. Michigan • dted September 30, 2004 leaving a certain trust under the name of GENE A. RISING TRUST, and deled October 31. 1997. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Naida J. Rising was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of too trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or .igdnd the trust win be forever barred i.’niess pre* exited to Naida J. Rising, toe named trustee at oouu joraan noao, woociano, MKragan wurwi < months after the date of publication of this notice. October 21.2004 Robert L Byington P27821 222 W. Apple St. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Naida J. Rising 677 W.Stodon Rood Freeport. Michigan 49325 616-765-5352 mm (11-11) MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David G. Schnrttfcer and Cindy K. SchnMkor, hugband and wdo. original mortgagors), to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2000, and recorded on August 29, 2000 In instrument 1048803, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation as Moign** by an aedgnmont dated April 9,2001 recorded on May 14, 2001 in instrument1069740, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at too dale hereof the sum ot One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Six And 07/100 Dollars ($120,326.07). including interest al 4.5% per annum. Under too power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro* vioea, nonce is nereoy given mat san mortgage wui be torectoeed by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 CO PM, on December 16, 2004. Said promises are situated In TownoNp of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Mtahigan, and are oescnoeo as. rarcot o. uogmnmg n a posit on me East tine of Section 4, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, (fistant North 00 dogrose 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 396.00 feet from toe East 1M comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence South 00 dogrose 00 minutes 00 oeoonds East 132.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 oeoonds East 330.00 teat to add EM toe; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 toot along said East line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor public highway purpos­ es over too Easterly 33 feet thereof for Bender Road. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case too redemption ported shaft bo 30 days from toe date of ouch sale. Datod: November 11,2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corpordion. a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Hto F039722F01 »» k-. . -i — ------- anon rtxaciooure rtooce Bany County PETER M. QCHNEKERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.CL. IS ATTEMPTWfG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 538-7480 F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofauft hre boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL R. KEELER and REBECCA R. KEELER. AS HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("ME RS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender 'a successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Mortgage, doled December 28,2001, anrt recorded on January 9.2002, in Instrument 81072704, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dftimed to be duo at the dale hereof too sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 06/IX DOLLARS ($104,877.08), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under toe power of sale containod in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 130 o'clock p.m„ on December 2,2004. Sold premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST UNE OF SECTION 30, 194.5 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST THEREOF; THENCE EAST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS, ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF LANDS CONVEYED AND RECORDED IN LIBER 143 OF DEEDS. ON PAGE 198 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION X; THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS, TO THE WEST UNE OF SEC­ TION X; THENCE NORTH 297 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shaft be 12 months from toe date of such sate. Dated ; October 28. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., CMERS*) soteiy as nominee fo; Lender and Lender's successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ktodgage PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 231X Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm to a debt cottertor attempting to cot­ tact a debt Any information obtataod w« bo used for this purpose. WyouaretaB* IBtttery, pteaae contact our ofttoe at toe num­ ber Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Debut! has boon made in too conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wiliam C Tolas and Tonia J Todas, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, datod September 18.2001 and recorded September 27. 2001 in Instrument * 1067252 Barry County Records, Mtahigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Thirty-Seven Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($78,037.16) including interest 9.75% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtt bo forectoood by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at too Eia’ry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 130PM. on Thursday. December 16, 2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing 142 rods North of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 15, in Township 4 North, of Range 7 Wool VBago of Woodtend, Barry County. Michigan, toanco East 9 rods, thence North 8 rods 131/2 foot, thence West 9 rods, thence Sauth 8 rods 13 1/2 toot to too place of beginning. Commonly known as 368 N Main Street. Woodtand Ml 48897 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from too dole of such sate, unless determinod aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.324la. In which case too redemption period shaft bo X days from too dote of such sate. Dated. NOVEMBER 4. 2004 Amoriquost Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesfivc & Associates. P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite IX Rochester Hue, Ml 48X7 (248)844-5123 ommnm FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Ronnie E. Brown and Theresa M. Brown, hueband and wife to Amoriquost Mortgage Company, a Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 14. 2003 and recorded September X. 2003 in Instrument # 1114574 Barry County Records, MKmgan on wnicn mortgage more ts oaimea to do duo at the date hereof too sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Doftars end FortyNine Cents ($94,740.49) including interest 93% per annum. Under toe power ot solo containod in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged promisee, or some port of thorn, at pubftc venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 100PM. on Thursday, December 16,2004. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Bony County, Mtahigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 11. Eastern addition to toe City of Hastings, according to toe recorded ptet thereof. Commonly known as 528 S Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shafl be 6 iikmrifts from too date of such sate, untees determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8X32410, In wmen case me reoempuon penoo snas oo ju oays from too dote of such sate. Doted: NOVEMBER 3, 2004 Amoriquost Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys. Potesttvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1X Rochester HBe, Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 °~’ Notice O* Mrelgoge Fqtr4w^w toile THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WNX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEA8E CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This ooto maybo reodndod by the foreclosing mortgogoe. In tiwt oeonL your damages. If any, ohott bo ttmtteu oorevy w> me return or mo mu amoum ten­ dered at sate, piue Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode In the (jundHtone of a mortgage made by Rex Risner and Tammy Risner, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amoriquost Mortgage Compeny, Mortgagee, dated June 17,2003, and recorded on July 11, 2003 in Instrument 1108284. In Berry coun­ ty records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to be duo at toe date hereof too sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Mnoty-Threo And 85/1X Doftars ($84,493.85), indudtog interest at 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sate containod in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl bo toroctosori by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, a some part of them, at public vendue, at too Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on December 9.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribsd as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as fol­ lows: Commencing at toe South 1/4 comer post of said Section 17; North 1 degrees 02 minutes X seconds West on toe North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1062.49 foot to toe point of beginning of this description; thence North 89 degrees 05 min­ utes 32 seconds West parallel with toe North line of toe Southeast 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of said Section 17. 450.52 feet to too conterftno of Marsh Road; thence North 4 degrees 20 minutes 40 sec­ onds East 261.61 feet to said North line; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 32 seconds East on said North Rno 434.97 foot to too East 1/4 poet of said Southwest 1/4 thence South 01 degrees 02 minutes X seconds East, on said 1/4 Ine, 26135 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241O. in which case toe redemption period shalI bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 4. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248.593.13X Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Amenquest Mortgage Company 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4038718F01 THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Default has boon made in too conditions of a mortgage made by Gordan Noble and Kathy Noble, husband and wNe. to Crtifinandal Mortgage Company. Inc., mortgagee, dated November 15. 2X1 and recorded November 26. 2X1 in Document* 1070245. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 66HX Doftars ($90,730.66) including interest st the rate of 10.34% per annum. Under too power o< sate contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes ot toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given tost toe mortgage will be torecioood by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on December 9. 2004 The premises are located in toe Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described w Commencing 105 feet North of the Southeast comer of the North i/2 of the Northwest 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Township 2 North of Range 10 West. Barry County. Michigan, tor piece of beginning; thence West 10 rods; thence North 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from too dote of oucti sale, unless toe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X.3241a, in which case toe redemption ported shafl bo X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can reacted toe sate to toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simuttaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages, if any, are ftmited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at solo. Doted: November 11,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinancte! Mortgage Company. Inc.. Aa MortgagoeP.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 2013034 WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aate my ba reocindod by the foradooing NMrtBOBoa. in tiiaft ovohL your domfoa, W any; ohott ba Nmllod aotaly to Bio return of the bid amount tendarad at aato, ptaa tatoraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Defauft has boon made to too oondNone of a mortgage made by Thomas H Cooper, an unmaniod man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regtstraticn Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 9. 2003, and recorded on August 15, 2003 to instrument 1111071, to Barry county records, Mtahigan,on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at Mi date hereof too sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two And 86/100 (Mars ($146,332.86). todudtog toteref4 at 6% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoood by a aate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubftc vendue, M the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on Dooonfoor 9,2004. Said premises are situated to VMtega of Middleville. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14, RoBngOsks Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof aa recorded in Uber 6 of Ptats, on Pago 62 The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the dele of such sate, untees determinod aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to which caae the redemption period shafl bo X days from the date of such sate. Doted: November 4. 2004 For more information. ptease cal: FC X 246393.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 4X25-5822 Filo *039X1F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoaura Salo THMRRMBADEBTCOLLECTORATTE1MTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte gate may bo reodndod by tho foradooing mortgagee, in uwt wwh, uumsgsu, n wy, www nnmad ooteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plua Interact MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made to the concisions of a mortgage made by Daniel Kitchen, a married man and Laurie Kitehen. solely fqr toe purpose of barring dower, original mort­ gagors). to Firstar Bank, NA, a National Bonking Association, Mortgagee, dated January 8. 2002, and recorded on January 24. 2002 in instrument 1073606, and assigned by sted Mortgagee to CltiFtoancial tfongage Company. Inc. as assignee by an assignment dated May 31. 2002 recorded on June 14, 2002 to instrument 1062182, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due cl too date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Fifty And 56/100 Dollars ($80,050.56), indudtog interest at 9.25% par annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and too statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubftc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XN) PM, on December 9, 2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at toe Northwest comer of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 8 West; thence South 10 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West to the place ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untees determinod aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to which case toe redemption period shall be X days from toe date of such sate. Dated: November 4. 2004 For more information, please call: FC M 248.593 1306 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For CitiFmanoal Mortgage Company. Inc. 304X Tetegntoh Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S038392F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foractoaure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR rtTTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AWf PURCHASERS: Thte aate may bo reodndod by the foradooing mortgagee, in that event, your damagoa. If any, ahott ba ttmtt- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Tknotoy H. Coffman, a stogie man, original mortgagors), to Key Bank USA. NA. Mortgagee, datod September 22. 2003. and recorded on October 7. 2003 to instrument 1115069. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al toe date hereof the sum of Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine And 72/1X Dollars ($6,629.72). indudtog interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to sold mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given toat aaid mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged pramteea. or some part of thorn, at pubftc vendue, at too Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on December 2,2004. Said premises are situated to Township of Johnstown. Bony County, Mtahigan. and are described aa: Tho South 1/2 of Lot 17 and Lot 18 ot Mill Lake Park, according to too recorded ptal thereof, recorded to Uber 3 of Ptats, on Pago 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from too date of ouch aate. unless determinod aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X3241a. to which case too redemption period shafl bo X days from too date of ouch sate. Dated: October 2B. 2004 For more information, please caH: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Key Bank USA NA 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *038766F01 aw TH* RRM 0 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBftPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATION OBTABBED WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made to toe condBono of a mortgage made by Edmond B. Vtee, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 31, 1995 and recorded April 6,1996 to Uber 827, P^o 927, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by GE Mortgage Sefvtooa. LLC fka GE CaplW Mortgage Services. Inc. by aseignmont doted April 29.1996 and recorded on May 8,1996 to Uber 669. Pago 707 . Barry County Records. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 10/1X Doftars ($66370.10) todudtog totereot k tho rate of 8.00% par annum. Under the power of sate contained to too mortgago and the statutes of the Stalo of Mtahigan, notice to hereby given toat the mortgage wB be forectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premteea. or some part of thorn, at public venue at toe Bany «Courthouse to Hastings to,Bony County,. f at 1.X p.m. On November 18, 2004. Tho premises are located to thk Townohlp of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot X and 31 of Oakgrove *2. according Io ths recordsd plat thereof, as recorded to Liber 3 of Plats, Page 56. The redemption pericd shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $6X.324la, to which case toe redemption period shafl be X days from toe date of toe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho toredoaing mortgagee can rescind toe sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In toat event your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 21. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GE Mortgage Services. LLC fka GE Capitol Mortgage Services. Inc.. As Assignee P.C. Cox 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-6041 (248) 457-10X Ale No 326.0057 Notice Ot Mortgage Foradooura Solo TM8 RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WEOBTAMWU.be USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate moy be reocindod by the foradooing mortBOfOto. In that event, your flomsgss, It any, ahott bo ImRod ootaty to tho return of too bid amount ton* dorad at ante, piue IniaraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated October 22, 2X1, and recorded on December 19, 2X1 to instrument 1071687, and rerecorded on August 13, 2004 to instrument 1132385, to Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-One And 45/IX Doftars ($08,141.45). todudng interest at 7.5% par annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premteea, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse In Hastings at 1X PM, on December 9. 2004 Said premises are situated to City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, accorchng to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Liber 2 of Plats on Page 15 The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 4. 2004 For more information, please call: FC M 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 File *029X1FO2 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNBHF REGULAR BOARD MEFnNQ OCTOMR 18, X94 - 746 RM. Regular mooting catted to order and Pledge of Aftsgtencs. Present AM. Lyons. Les. Rogers, Hawtttome. Greenfield. Carr and 9 guests. Approved Agenda by votoo vote Minutes of tho September 8.2004 Regular Board Moating approved. Aprrwed to have Suporvteor Carr pursue tho rosy petrol proposal by voice vote. Vouchers and payroll approved tor payment Approved to purchase a now pootsgs meter, required by HAVA by rofl cafl vote. Treasurer s report accepted by votes vote. Adopted Ordtosncs *2004-103, by raft cafl vote. Approved firet reeefing of propoeed Ordtoenco *2004-104 by raft csfl vote. Meeting adjourned st 938 p.m. Respectfully oubmitted. Robin Hawthorns, Cterk Attested to by. Jkn Carr, Supervisor wmvm (1VH) THM RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATT UM I BiQ TO COLLECT A DOT AMY BFORMATION OBTAMED WttX BE UMD FOR THAT FUR* POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBOI BELOW F YOU ARE Bt ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Deteuft has Deen med* to tee condteom of a mortgage made by Bratfly J. Warner, a etogte man. to Amoriquost Mortgage Company, mortgagee, doted July 22.2002 and recorded Auguot 13,8X» In Instrument Number 1096606, Bony County Records. Said mortgage ia now hold by Doutecho Bank National Trust Company. Ao Trustee Of Amoriquoot Mortgage Securities, Inc. Sortos 2002­ C. Asset Backed Certfltaotea, under tho Poolng A Servicing Agreement Dated As Of October 1.2002, Wtthout Recourse by assignment sutomftted to and recorded by tw Barry County Rogteter at Deeds Thera te cteknod to bo duo on ouch mortgage t» sum of Ona Hundred Rtty-Threo Thouoand Ona Hundred Ono and 67/IX Doftars ($153,10137) todudtog totereot at tho rate al 9.75% par annum. Under the power of aate containod to tho mort­ gage and tea stakites of tie State of Mkftpn. notice to hereby givon foot too mortgage wB bo forectoood by a aate at ttw mortgaged premteea, or tome part of thorn, at pubftc venue at tw Bony County Courthouoo In Mooting* In Bany County. Mtahigan at 1X p m. on November 18,2004. as: Tho redemption period shaft be 6 moreha from the date of ouch aate, unteoe the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA $8X 32410, In which case foe redamptton period shaft box days from tw dote of 9w aate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho toredootng mnrtp^o* con rescind tho aate to the event a 3rd pa^ buye too property and there to a aimuftanooua resolution wfth tw borrower, to 5wt overt, your damagoa, V any. are limited soteiy to too return of too bid amount tendered at aate. Doted. October 21.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, A* Trustee Of Amoriquost Mortgage Soarritiea, Inc. Serios 20Q2-C, Aaoot BackodCertiftcates, under the Poolng & Sorvtatog Agreement Doted Aa Of October 1, $002, Vfthout Rocouree, Aa Assignee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248)457-10X Fla NO. 214.1077 ■4G TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY NPORMARON WE OBTAM WU. BE U«> FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFMCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa actemey tie MORTGAGE SALE • DoftteN has boon mode to too condtoone at a mortgage made by Barnard KMmartin and Sandra L Kftmartto, husband and wao, ongmw mongagor|*j, x> ***** rargo noma n*orrgage, inc., R*orrgag*o, oa**u oe^aerrxjor 2002. and recorded on October 14,2002 to toottumont 1089420, to Barry county record*. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there to defowd to ba duo M date hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Eight Thouoand Ste Hundred Forty-Seven And 32/IX Doftwa ($10834732), Indudtog totereot at 925%, per annum. Under tw power of aate contdrwd to ooid mort­ gage and tho statute to ouch caae made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby givon twt said mortgage wB bo forectoood by a aate cf tw mortgaged premtoee, or acme part of twm, at pubftc wnduo, at tw Bony County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM. on Oeoembw?. 2004 Said premise* are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described aa: Commencing at a point on tw East and WM 1/4 Ina of Bodton X. Town 4 North. Rango 10 Wml which to 420 teat Waal of •» Eaat 1/4 poet of add Section X. thence WM ISO tool along add East and Wed 1/4 Ine, twnoo Souto 250 tool porpandcuter to tw East and WM IM Irw, twnoo EM 1X teat pordtoi to tw EM and West 1/4 Ina, twnoo North 250 teal to tw potol of beginning^ Tho redemption period shol bo 6 montw from tw date of ouch sate, untem determinod aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a. to which case the redemption period anal be X day* from tho date of exh eate. FWwT Ofobor 28.2004 For more information, pteeM cal: FC D 248.593.13X Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Waft* Fargo Bank. NA. fka Wdto Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 3O4X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *038906F01 �The Hasbngs Banner - Thursday. November 11. 2004 - Paca 17 P’OLICEBEAT Two parked vehicles burglarized in city HASTINGS — Police arc investigating two vehicle break-ins that occurred Nov. 6 dur­ ing the early morning hours of Saturday. Nov. 6. Hastings City Police responded in the 100 block of West Court Street and met with the victim of the first complaint, who had parked her car in a parking lot shortly after midnight. While she was inside an establishment, her unlocked car was entered. Several items were taken from the vehicle, including two women’s purses, a sports bag with clothing, two cell pbon.s, cash and checkbooks. Another victim said she found that hei unlocked vehicle had been entered and the sus­ pects took her upright vacuum cleaner, a bowling ball and checkbook. Police believe the incidents occurred during the same time and the vehicle thefts are related. Anyone with any other pertinent information is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at (269) 945-5744 or Bany County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Gun threat may lead to charges HASTINGS — Charges are pending against a 44-year-old man who allegedly threatened his neighbor with a gun one day last week. Hastings officers responded to the 300 block of South Hanover on Tuesday. Nov. 2, after the 29-year-old victim called police to report the incident The victim told police the suspect pointed a loaded handgun at him and threatened to shoot him and his pit bull dog. The two men apparently know each other and had gotten into an altercation when the sus­ pect tried to take the victim to the hospital for treatment of a sickness. During the alterca­ tion. the victim's dog bit the suspect on the leg. The suspect then left and later returned with the gun. telling him that he was going to shoot the dog. It appears that alcohol was factor in the complaint. Charges of felonious assault, bran­ dishing a weapon, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and failure to register a pistol are pending. The case has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Shotgun goes off in rural garage MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A woman called 911 Central Dispatch Sunday. Nov. 7. to report her 33-year-old ex-husband was in her home, located on M-66 near Guy Road, with a loaded shotgun and threatening her. While she was speaking to a 911 dispatcher, a single shot was fired from the shotgun in the garage while she and her two children, ages four and four months, were in the basement. The victims’ names were not released. rCOURT NEWISH /■<7x $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set. $1,800 new, sell $550/best. (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 BLACK CENTURY hard fi­ berglass tonneau cover/cap (not a topper). Fits Ford short box, $150. (269)948­ 7921 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments 3 cases, some work, some don’t $300 obo. Call (269)945-9340. LAKE FRONT, WILEY LAKE- older trailer with added porch, new 4" well, septic good, great fishing. Between Yankee Springs it Delton, 2488 (269)948­ $42,900. tenced Nov. 4 to two years probation, ten months in jail with credit for two days served, and $1,815 in fines and costs for one count of child abuse fourth degree. He was found guilty by a jury trial after his arrest in Thornapple Township in July. This misdemeanor charge has a maximum penalty of one year in jail. treatment program. Cranson’s original conviction was for pos­ session of the controlled substance, metham- • pbetamine. • James Kerr, 28 of Delton, was sentenced Nov. 3 to 77 days in jail with credit for 77 days served. $715 in fines and costs, sub­ stance abuse counseling and his vehicle immobilized for a period of one year for one count of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended or revoked, second offense. This misdemeanor charge has a max­ imum sentence of one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. He was also granted a one year delayed sentence on one felony count of operating while intoxicated third offense. He was arrested in Baltimore township in August • Charles Fetterly, 32 of Allegan, was sen­ tenced Nov. 4 to one year probation, 30 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended, and assessed $1,105 in costs and fines for one count of possession of false insurance certificates and one count of operation of a motor vehicle without security (insurance). Fetterly was on a one year delayed sen­ tence stemming from these charges when it was learned that he had violated his probation by possessing firearms in his home. He stated in court that he did not understand the order of probation and thought he could keep his firearms unloaded and locked in a gun cabi­ net He originally was arrested in May 2003. The possession of false insurance charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or up to $5,000 in fines. • Shawn Rowley, 35 of Davison, was sen­ tenced Nov. 3 to a minimum of one to 14 years in prison and $180 in fines for two counts of uttering and publishing, which is associated with writing false or forged checks. This prison sentence will be served concurrent with a Tuscola County sentence and consecutive to a parole violation sen­ tence. These felony charges have a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison per charge. $0 DOWN NEW homes! If you are renting we can build you a new beautiful home on land with garage for less than you are paying now. Packages as tow as $687 per month Less if you already have your land. Four Season Factory Outlet, (877)738­ 1090. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY Outlet. Factory direct pricing takes out the middle man. You s*ve big $$ Modu­ lar homes at prices so low we won't publish (877)738­ 1090. ANIMAL CARE/KENNEL WORKERS: to $12/hr. Must love cats/dogs. Will train! (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. ATTENTION: WORK FROM HOME! $500-$X500/ mo. pt $3,000-57,000/mo. ft Free CD Rom. 800-532-6304 www.NewQualityLife.com. MAPLE BEDROOM SET: 4 piece plus queen pillowtop mattress. New, never used. Cost $1,400, sell $395. (517)719-8062_______________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 Lonnie Cranson, 35 of Nashville, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 3 to a continuation of his probation, 11 months in jail with credit of 163 days served, and sub­ stance abuse and cognitive behavioral therapy for violating his probation. The violations include one count of failure to complete the adult drug court program and one count of failure to complete a residential BANK SAYS SELL’ New re­ po 3 bedroom, 2 bath over­ sized mast bedroom for wa­ terbed and glamour bath. Save $1,000s! $29,876. Four Seasons Factory Outlet, (877)738-1090. SNAP-ON ENGINE PICK­ ER, never used, $700; Lin­ coln Squarewave 175 Tig A Arc welder, $1,200; Snap-On tool box, brand new, paid $4,800, sell for $4,000; OTC Portapower, used once, $300.(269)945-9340 n CABLE INSTALLER (IN­ HOME HOOK UP): to $22/hr. Company truck. Full Benefits. Training now. (517)886-5445 TD.C. fee. COOKIE/BREAD/BAKERY DRIVER: to $17 + benefits. Local. Paid training. (517)886-5445 TD.C fee. PHARMACEUTICAL SALES: to 5100K/YR. + ex­ cellent benefits. Bonuses. Paid training! Local ac­ counts! Company vehicle/ ceil phone. Start now. (517)886-5445 T.D.C fee. FOR SALE: 1991 Ibro red master. V gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion. $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. PRODUCnON/ASSEMBLY: (automotive supplier), to MCSO/hr. + benefits. Start now? (517)886-5445 W.C fee. FOR SALE 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang,.reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. SHIPPING/RECEIVING (BEVERAGE DISTRIBU­ TION): to $45,000/yr. ben­ efits. Large Center? (517)886­ 5445 W.C fee. FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24” drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. BRISTOL LAKE one bed­ room cottage, quiet setting, no smoking or pets, $475/ month plus utilities, securi­ ty deposit and references. (269)721-3434 A’. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. HEATED WINTER STOR­ AGE FOR AUTOS, (269)8084491. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 • Roger Hoorn, 25 of Middleville, was sen­ SMALL 2 BEDROOM trail­ er with frontage on Wiley Lake, $400/mo. + utilities A deposit. (269)948-2488 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set bought/never used. Coat over $800. (517)204-0600 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Sheriffs Dept, earns grant to purchase tasers TO CAMERON 1 miss you in the morning. I miss you in the night. Never do I feel that this is so very real. 1 close my eyes so tight I open them so wide. I still can't figure why, you went on that last ride. 1 feel a pain so bad, like one 1 never had. This kind felt by a father like no one should ever have. It hurts so very bad. Never again will I see you standing by my side. All there is now are the memories you left inside. You are my first thought in the morning. You are my dream through­ out the night You are in my thought throughout the day. I see you again -oon, I miss you. Love Dad 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME FOR SALE: L8U0 sq. ft No money down. Call Chase, (616)437-2665 for de­ tails. Move in by X-mas. ANTRIM COUNTY: 10D5 beautifully wooded remote acres adjoining state land. Short drive to the Jordan River. Ideal hunting and camping spot Driveway and cleared site. $32,900, $1,000 down. $410 month, 11% land contract www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1-800968-3118. HASTINGS, MODUIaR HOME ON 1 ACRE: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath. $99,900. Brand new. Pick colors. Will help arrange financing. Success Realty, (616)291-6884 The family of Vada Green would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported our mother, especially the last four years of her life. We wish we could tell each one of you personally how much it also meant to us. Mother received excellent care from the aides and nurses at Carveth Village. They helped mother so much, and treated her with love. To them we are most grateful. The Barry Community Hospice workers were dedicated to making mother's last days comfortable. We thank them for the compassionate care they gave her. They were also a great strengtn to us. Pastor Roberta Shaffer was a source of spiritual courage and guidance to mother. Her visits and discussions meant a great deal to mother. Her kindness will always be remembered. We would also 11ke to thank those w ho sent cards, flowers, food and those who gave memorial contributions in her honor. Phyllis Foster & family, Patricia Scheiteriein & family. 5 MONTH OLD JACK RUSSELL TERRIER brown & white, up to date on shots & wormed. $200. Daytime, (269)838-2462. eve­ nings (517)852-2003 FREE KITTEN: BLACK, LONG HAIR, (269)945-2796. //. //- DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY POSITION. REQUIRES HEAVY PHYSICAL LA­ BOR. GOOD PAY. BENE­ FITS. PHYSICAL RE­ QUIRED. MENSCH MFG. 2499 S. HWY. M-37, HAST­ INGS. >1 SALES OPPORTUNITY: did you know Warren Buffet just acquired 2 large home manufacturers? If you do no know who Warren Buffet is, he te the sharpest investor on Wall Street and has nearly as much money as Bill Gates. We are Michigan's largest retailer of manufactured housing. We are expanding and need qualified sales pro­ fessionals with the desire to become the best! We offer our industries best paid training, multiple incentives and an outstanding pay plan. If you're a winner in sales, $55,000 minimum first year. If interested, please fax your resume to (616)837­ 6875 or email to eatkmson^Tnapleisland.net SECRETAR1AL/OFF1CE MANAGER: computer, cus­ tomer relations, common sense skills required. 25-30 hours a week, $8-11/hour, holiday, v^hon pay & bo­ nuses. Reiax/d atmosphere conditions. Must be able to lift some boxes. Apply to Ad flM c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml, 49058. FUND RAISER BAKE SALE: Fri. Nov. 12, 9-5 at the MAIN STREET BANK in Hastings. Funds raised to help send Jordan Cranmore to Australia for the Student To Student program. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it. away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER: runs good, lots of new parts, $1JOO. (269)945-0805 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. LOST. LARGE GRAY CAT, (517)852-9449. • HASTINGS 4 Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced the Bany County Sheriff's Department has received a $10,000 grant from the Office of Drug Crash takes out crosswalk light A one-car traffic crash Saturday, Nov. 6. took out a city crosswalk light pole at the comer ot Michigan and Apple, right in front of the Hastings Moose Lodge. (Photo cour­ tesy of Shelly Shulsar, editor of the Marshal Chronicle.) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The Hastings BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Control Policy. The $10,000 will be added to a prior grant from the county's Risk Management Authority to supply “tasers” (Electro-Muscular Disruption Weapons) to deputies. Taser technology has been in use by law enforcement nationwide for more than two decades, but was only made legal for use by police in Michigan in late 2003. Tasers are used to subdue combative per­ sons in order to prevent injury to either the person being subdued or to the police officer. The taser relies on ’he effects of a pulsating electrical current that interferes with communication between the brain and neuromuscu­ lar system. It does not depend on the effects of impact or body pen­ etration. The taser current is low enough not to cause physical injury to nerves, muscles aru other parts of the body. The output also has been tested to be significantly lower than necessary to damage car­ diac pacemakers. A person hit with the taser will feel dazed for some minutes afterward and will not feel like resuming the attack, though there is no permanent or long-term effect. The sheriff currently has two deputies who arc taser certified instructors. They will train and certify all deputies who will be car­ rying these less-lethal weapons. DeBoer also reminds residents that possession of a taser by any­ one other than a police officer is a felony punishable by imprison­ ment for up to four years in prison or a fine of up to $2,000. 1220.2.X. 4 40.6SO MO RWS4T IS 11:10 1130 M0.430.7fl0 WO ‘ FRSSATLS1200 1 OMFE(R) �Page 18 - Thursday. November 11.2004 - The Hastings Banner Saxon b-ball continued from page 11— quarter gave them their biggest lead of the game, at 30-7. The Saxons were able to answer on the other end with two points from VanBoven on a nice assist from Peck. Hastings pulled to within 15 points early in the second half, but back-to-back three-point baskets by Durnond extended Wayland’s lead. The last of Gieseler’s three three’s, with eight seconds left in the third quarter made it 53-40 in favor of Wayland, but that was as close as the Saxons would get. The Saxons had a much better start against Byron Center last Thursday, hut the start of the second half hurt them. The Bulldogs took a 59-32 victory, on the strength of a 27-2 advantage in the third quar­ ter. Al) that, after the Saxons outscored Byron Center 10-5 in the second quarter, and trailed 22-21 at the half. Brooklyn Pierce led the Saxons with eight points, and hit four of her five free throws. As a team, the Saxons were only eight of 16 from the charity stripe. Peck and Dana Shilling each added six • points. Byron Center was led by Kelly Johnson’s 15-point performance. Hastings finishes the season with a I -13 O­ K Gold record. Delton just short in upset bid against KVA leaders The Saxons’ Amber Peck drives by Wayland's Abby Phillips in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg bead coach Rick Williams talks thins over with his team In its 35-25 win over Bailie Creek PamMd on Thursday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton junior Alex Culbert is thrown a .ittle off balance as she heads towards the hoop Tuesday night against Kalamazoo Christian. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Saxon senior guard Bethany Gieseler (10) steps out to stop Wayland junior Katie Greenman (15) in the first half of Tuesday night's Wildcat win in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Delton Panthers showed their improvement through the Kalamazoo Valley Association season by pushing league leading Kalamazoo Christian to the limit on Tuesday night in Kalamazoo. The Comets, ranked eighth in the stale in Class C, took a 43-41 victory to improve to 114) in the KVA. After the Comets shot out to an 11-2 lead in What matters During the JH month of November. < S100 from the sale of every New & Used vehicle will be donated to the s United Way When you find solutions in a community, it shows. Dreisbach is your hometown dealer with years of continuing support for our community. the early going. Delton came back to lake a two-point half-time lead. The Panthers still led heading into the fourth quarter, 34-32. "We knew if we cut down on turnovers and shot a decent percentage, we could play with them. 'said Delton head coach Rick Willi- s. "What a great high school basketball game." The Panthers shot 51-percent from the floor, and turned the ball over only 14 times. Senior Danielle Boyce had a great game for Delton. She was seven of eight from the floor and scored a team high 14 points. Boyce also had six rebounds. LEASE SPECIAL! 05 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 Cloth, Loaded! GMS Lease $34Q 37^ 48 month/48.000 miles ONLY $482 DUE AT SIGNING NO SECURITY DEPOSIT Another senior. Alex Alaniz contributed 11 points and six assists. Alex Culbert had ten rebounds for DK. and Jordan Haines scored ten points includ­ ing both of Delton's three-point buckets. Michelle DeNooyer led Kalamazoo Christian with 17 points. Delton is now 11-8 on the season, and 7-4 in the KVA. The Panthers now must face the other team that beat them the first time through the league schedule. Hackett. Delton will host the Fighting Irish on Friday night The Delton girls easily dispatched of Pennfield for the second lime this season last Thursday. Delton won at Pennfield, 35-25. Boyce and Alaniz did a great job of slow­ ing down Pennfield s offensive threats as the game wore on. Pennfield look a 14-8 lead in the first quarter, then scored just 11 more points the rest of the game thanks to a great defensive second half by Delton. Pennfield scored just three points in the second quarter. two in the third, and six in the fourth. Culbert led Delton on the other end. She had 17 points and eight rebounds. Boyce added seven points and seven rebounds, and Haines tossed in nine points. Delton turned the ball over just 12 times against Pennfield, and recorded 11 assists. District play doesn’t begin for Delton until next Wednesday when the Panthers face either Hastings or Lakewood, in the semifi­ nals of the Class B district bracket at Lakewood High School. M-89 bridge opens Friday in Plainwell The M-89 bridge in Plainwell will open before Thanksgiving, one week early. On Friday. Nov. 12, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will complete work on the nearly $2.5 million bridge replacement project on M-89 in Plainwell. The project included the replacemem of the M-89 bridge over the Kalamazoo River, approach pavement replacement, as well as water main, street lighting and safety improvements. "We'd like to thank the residents of Plainwell for their patience throughout this project as we've worked to preserve and improve Michigan's transportation sys­ tem," said Mark Geib, manager of MDOTs Transportation Service Center in Kalamazoo. "Plainwell is getting a new. safer bridge with a new life expectancy of nearly 50 years." wowrn See Our Selection of Quality Pre-Owned vehicles Barry Community Foundation Dak and Carol Svihl Hastings Mutual Insurance John and Nancy Goodin M Monte carlo Z-34 02 BuiCk Rendezvous cxl O1 Pontiac Bonneville SLE O1 Chrysler Town & Country Local trade, leather. My serviced Al wheel drive, 26,000 mi., one owner Leather, moonroof, like new. 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PC Roush* Sidewalk Caft TV den Seal Street Center Exceeding ExrtcTATtONS is a Family Tradition GMC Eric DreetXJCh Preselect Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Barrie Signs. Sdes Amy Piper. Sales Chris SNerman. finance Mgr J’Amy Tait. Sales thomapplepiayen.tripod.com (wwww) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-11-18.pdf e55f25d0533dcf82e39775a77ae8ee23 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHUP'H SI HASTINGS Ml 43058-1893 Give Final Chapter’ a happy ending See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, November 18, 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 47 PRICE 50c Barry County’s GOP eyes new leadership by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer ___ 4 949 A divided Barry County Republican Party may be at a crossroads. The direction the local GOP will take in the next year probably depends on who gets elected to the Executive Board at the county convention Monday evening. Nov. 29. at the American Legion Post in Hastings. The current party chairman. Mark Englerth. is stepping down at the end of his controversial term next month, but there does not seem to be a front-runner in the scramble to succeed him. During Englerth’s tenure there has been some party in-fighting, best shown in the elections of sheriff and probate judge in 2004. Englerth waxed philo? ophical about the end of his term. “It's not like it’s my funeral." he said. “I II still be around, but more in the background and still making sure the work gets done. I plan to stay active in the party and in my com­ munity. “It was a wonderful opportunity to be -I P-A« on xnDCai isr The Lakewood school district remains amoag the Michigan Education AmkMhi'b “critical fat” of 26 school •peons in the state without new contracts rar tnetr oargnmng units. Working without a new contract since June 30, 2003. Lakewcvd s 147 leacbera and 127 support staff members, including food service employees and transportatioo workers. Maple Valley was included on the list until just a couple of months ago when a new contract was ratified by tntion memben and the Board of Education. All employees ate working under the aeons of their old tannate until a aettlement can be reached for a new one. 4^n -4-a----------- chairman, a lot of positive things happened, and we’re striving hard to be a reflection of all the Republican ideals and philosophies in the county. It’s nice to sec new young people get involved with the party. There is a tremen­ dous interest by the new blood in starting a Young Republican group here. “I honestly believe that we will continue to sec more of the Ronald Reagan philosophies, that the party is for the many and not the few. We will continue to move the party forward in a positive manner like in the last four years. “I don’t feel there is a split in the party, but recently there have been two groups, the ones who do the work and the ones who complain, don’t do anything or show up to meetings. If I would have known that upsetting them would get them to come to the meetings I ’.wild have done it two years ago." Wren asked after the most recent party meeting Nov. 15 if he knew of any interested in the position. Bill Womer said “It would depend on who is on the executive board... There is a group pushing hard to get elected See GOP, page 3 Being a part of the ceremony Barry County native Jeff Huey (tar left) had the honor of being part of the welcom­ ing ceremony last Friday for British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President George W. Bush. Huey is in the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard senring at Arlington National Cemetery, and was called on especially for the honor. (Photo courtesy of Whitehouse/Paul Morse) rt.-ae vnnsunas i*asr at unanton rarx Kmart-Sears merger effect is uncertain Chariton Park's tum-of-the-centuty vil­ lage win be the setting for the annual “Of Christmas Part" celebration from noon to S tn. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. II and 11 Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments, including hand-dipped candles. \Uunteer artisans will demonstisae their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encoungcd to sample trsditioiMl holiday by David T. Young Edito­ fine, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts An old-fashioned St Nicholas reminds all “good girls and boys" to bring their Christmas wishes. There also will be dulcimer mesic in the church Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 4:30 p-m. Hand-made or»««vmts by studeots from area elementary schools will decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop win feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission til $6 for adults and $3 for children ages S to 11 There is no addi­ tional cost for crafts. • For more information, call Historic Chariton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit the website at www.charitoapsrit.org. । Delton sheds most blood Delton Kellogg High School was the winner of this year's blood drive challenge among students at least 17 years old. and the championship plaque was presented at the Panthers' girts' basketball regular season finale Friday night. Barry County Red Cross Director Lynn Brief (left) and Great Lakes Blood Region representative Carrie Webber (center) were on hand to present the plaque to Whitney Knollenberg, Nikki Bechtel and Heather Mallard, representing the student body. (Photo by Perry Hardin) For more information, call 269-623­ 3897. New flu dime hours announced New immunization clinic hours have been announced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, effective this by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Bay Pointe opens quietly at Gun Lake The new Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant opened quietly last week at Gun Lake. Owner Mike Powers onginally had hoped that his new inn with 40 rooms and a restaurant would open in time for In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, the clinics, which include flu shots, will take place from 8:39 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 pm. every Tuesday. There will be extend- S—NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 S«e KMART-SEARS, page 3 Water problems persist at area mobile home park N. Country Trai group wiH meet The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association win pres­ ent Dsn Nash's hike t Fiordland National Park in New Zealand in a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 8, at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton. This ptesectation will include many photos and a “Tr.ulTUe" of a country with I astounding beauty in the southern hemi- What the merger of Kmart and Sears. Roebuck and Co. will mean is uncertain as yet for the anchor retail store in the West State Street Mall in Hastings. Hastings Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes said she was every bit as surprised by the news Wednesday morning that the two well-known retail stores will join forces to create the third largest retail company in the world. “My first response is very positive." she said, “because Sears has more strength and they ha*e a broader selection of merchandise. Sears could end up being very successful in this community." Kman. once the world's largest retailer, has struggled in recent years, even filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy several years ago. Based in Troy, Mich., its headquarters now probably will be joined with the one at Sears near Chicago. Sears has been in the retail business for more than a century, famous many years ago for its catalogue business, but slipping in recent years. The company has made some­ what of a comeback because of its purchase of the “Land’s End" line of clothing, howev­ er. The merger could help both companies. Benjamin-Forbes said. She noted that even when Kmart nation­ wide was struggling financially, the store in Hastings was "holding its own." even with the presence nearby of Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer. However, she acknowledged that Kmart locally has reported a 26 percent drop in sales in 2004. Benjamin-Forbes also said she isn’t sure if the employees and managers have an idea what will happen to the Hastings store, but she expects the name will be changed to Sears. When asked about prospects for a Sears store in the strip mall in Hastings, she replied. “I'm hopeful." Kmart Holding Corp, and Sears. Roebuck and Co. announced their merger agreement Wednesday to create Sears Holdings Corp., which will be the nation s third largest retail- the summer season, but It's up and run­ ning now Joe and Betty Hendriksen of Gun Lake were the first diners at the restaurant on Nov. 8 The first person to stay in the inn was Lynn Candey of Traverse City, shown here registering with Powers "Boil waler" notices are still in effect for residents of Merlino’s Hidden Valley Estates on Barber Road just outside of Hastings because of concerns about the quality of drinking water. Precautionary notices, most recently circu­ lated Oct. 28. have appeared several times on the doors of residents within the last two years after two water main breaks and con­ struction work on the water system. A new well was drilled in July and new pipes and tanks were installed to conform to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality guide­ lines. The most recent notice stated that E. Coli contamination was found in one sample from one site in the park. Residents have called the Barry County Health Department, the Family Independence Agency, the MDEQ. and the office of Michigan State Representative Gary Newell to try to find out what can be done about the water problems. Some of the residents say they’re getting frustrated and are determined to get a solution to the water quality issue. Residents said they also are worried about retaliation from park management, who might evict them for asking questions about the water problem. They are also upset that the management has not provided bottled water to the residents during any of the notices, including the one in effect now This photo taken in Merlino's Trailer Park on Barber Road shows the area flooded from possible damage to the drainage system. In the foreground is one of the well heads for the park The water treatment pond for drainage is in the far right of the photo. One resident said her family has been afraid to drink the water, take a bath or show­ er. or cook food all year long, even when there are no notices about contamination. Park Manager Dean Fletcher has acknowl­ edged that the park has v<^v hard water but since January 2003. when he became the See PARK WATER, page b I �Page 2 - Thursday. November 18. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Critic doesn’t see SW Barry sewer bond paid off by David T. Young Editor A longtime critic of the Southwest Barn Sewer project says she doubts the bond will be paid off like it should by 2009 or 2010. but the Sewer Authority Board begs to differ. Barbara Cichy of Hope Township noted the authority recently had the remaining $4.6 mil­ lion owed on the project refinanced at a lower interest rate, through bond attorney Bob Bendzinski. She is troubled that only $1.7 million of that figure has been identified as th? current customers' bill. According to website information from Dave Gray of the Pine Lake Association, the bond money still owed for the sewer is $4.6 million, but only $1.7 million is collectible, leaving a difference of $2.9 million unac­ counted for. Attorney James White of Mike, Meyers. Beckett and Jones of Grand Rapids, circulated a letter earlier this year, mentioning that $1.7 million figure to officials of the four townships. However, outgoing Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster, chairman of the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority, said White's comment has been misunderstood and he believes the bond will be paid off in time, maybe even with a very small surp’us of $5,000 or $6,000. Hastings schools looking at anti-bullying program by Martie Westover Staff Writer An anti-bullying program may be in the works for the Hastings Area School system. Several local school staff members told the Board of Education Monday night about what they learned in a workshop they attended, focusing on “Bully-Free Schools; Circle of Support for Learning." Southeastern Elementary Principal Susan Linarce said they learned the definition of bullying as. “intentionally inflicting injury or discomfort on someone, repeatedly over time." Different aspects of bullying include verbal and physical issues. Bullying has an impact on all aspects of the learning environment for students. One study has showed that on an average playground, bullying takes place every seven minutes and that there is adult intervention only 4 percent of the time. Hastings Middle School Principal Michael Karasinski. who also attended the workshop, coveted the “continuum" of the different acts of bullying discussed at the workshop. Looking at the “continuum" helps schools identify where to draw the line and start deal­ ing with the issue of bullying. The workshop examined what tools the school can use when students choose to bully and then must face consequences, which should be laid out specifically. Karasinski cautioned, however, they were reminded in this process “not to bully the bul­ lies.” He noted the schools have many concepts already in place to help with this issue. The workshop recommended a report that includ­ ed a reflection where the student looked back on what they had done. Pleasantview Elementary Principal Marjorie Haas spoke on her experience at the workshop and on educating and empowering the "bystanders." Some of the key components for a safe school covered at the workshop include posi­ tive school climate, clear limits and conse­ quences. effective social and coping skills, positive bystander involvement and strong parent partnerships. There are many impacts from bullying, that in one study showed that frequently bullied students are more likely to suffer poor health. The importance of eliminating bullying in schools is important because those who are bullied are likely to suffer long-term conse­ quences physically, emotionally, educational­ ly and socially. The workshop also examined what worked to curb bullying, which included enhancing positive school climate, intervening with bul­ lies on two levels, educating and empowering the bystanders, supporting the targets of bul­ lying. and implementing a systemic change. As the schools continue to work on the issue, these new concepts can help further decline the problem of bullying. Schools that attended the workshop have added more information to build upon for the creation of an all around safe school environ­ ment. In others business, the school board: • Authorized the superintendent to sign and return the MSRP Allocation Award Agreement and adopt the Participating Resolution for the B4’s program. • Accepted the audit report for the 2003­ 2004 academic year as submined by the accounting firm of Norman & Paulsen, P.C. • Accepted gifts of 25 used desktop person­ al computers from the Viking Group Inc., with an estimated value at $50 for each sys­ tem. with a total donated value of $1,250. The board also accepted funds from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation totaling $6,439 for various specified projects and activities. Hastings Fiber Glass Products’ gifl of $1,500 and a gift of $1,000 from Jack and Cindy Bender were accepted for use toward the purchase of a climbing wall at Southeastern Elementary School. There will be a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 20. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, for input and dis­ cussion before a date for the school elections is selected. The public hearing will be fol­ lowed at 7:30 by the next regular monthly meeting of the board. M-6 opens 4 years ahead of schedule Four years ahead of schedule, the new $650 million M-6 (Paul B. Henry Freeway) in southern Kent and Ottawa counties was opened to traffic Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The new east-west limited access freeway links Interstates 96 and 196 just south of Grand Rapids. "This project marks a milestone in Michigan's transportation system." Lt. Governor John D. Cherry. Jr. said. ’The new freeway we are opening today will be a great economic boon to this region, making the movement of workers and products safer, quicker and more efficient." "Opening M-6 ahead of schedule is due to outstanding work by MDOT employees and our many partners in the Grand Region.’ said State Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff. "Building a freeway of this magnitude is a major initiative which would not have been possible to complete without a dedicated workforce, diligent contractors and consult­ ants. We are grateful for the local and legisla­ tive support we received throughout the process. Michigan finished a mega-project ahead of schedule and within budget." "An incredible amount of talent and energy went into this project." said Roger Safford. Grand Region engineer. "It is an investment that will improve operations and safety in this area in general and facilitate access to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Kent County." The new freeway was constructed with two. 12-foot lanes in each direction and an 80-foot wide grassy median. The median width allows for the addition of a third lane in each direction as future capacity needs dic­ tate. saving the time and money that would be needed io construct a center median wall. The Kalamazoo Avenue interchange fea­ tures n Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUD, a new type of interchange that can handle high traffic volumes in a limited amount of space. It will be one of only three such interchanges in the state, and the only SPUI in west Michigan. Theft? will be eight interchanges connecting M-6 to interstates and primary local roads. 1-96. M-37. Kalamazoo Avenue. US-131. Bryon Center Avenue, Wilson Avenue. 8th Avenue and I­ 196. "Because this alignment went through nat­ ural areas, we were careful to preserve as many of the natural features as we possibly could. Protection of the environment was important all the way through the planning, design and construction process. We created 225 acres of wetlands, many more than were displaced," said Safford. After a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials. MDOT employees and contractor and consultant representatives. MDOT construction crews removed barri­ cades and signs from the on-ramps at the interchanges in order for M-6 to be open to traffic during the evening rush hour. For more information about the new M-6. log on to www.michigan.gov/mdot. Sheriff’s Dept, to use grant for in-car camera The Barry County Sheriff’s office has received a $10,000 grant from Office of Highway Safety Planning in Lansing. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said that after careful consideration of the many options to use this grant, it has been decided to add an in-car digital camera to the traffic enforcement unit. This unit is known as secondary road patrol and is entirely funded through another grant from the State of Michigan. The two officers in this unit spend their time enforcing traffic laws, policing traffic crashes and attempting to lower the percentage of crashes related to consumption of alcohol. The in-car camera is used in traffic stops and subsequent alcohol-related arrests by recording violations. This recording is then available for use in any court action that may arise from the arrest. The remainder of the grant will be used to replace an older radar unit in one of the patrol cars and purchase supplies to help deputies in their investigations of traffic crashes. “It’ll be close." Doster acknowledged about meeting the deadline. However, he said he is confident the bill will be paid without much trouble because of several added factors — expansion of the sewer system to include more lake associations and more customers, an added quarterly debt service charge, inter­ est and the nearly 100 customers who have hooked up since the system was started in 1990. "Things have been going extremely well lately." he said about the project. Cichy doesn’t see how added customers hooking up will be enough to pay the final bill. She said 93 new customers have hooked up over the last dozen years and she doesn't believe many more will follow suit between now and 2009. Therefore, she wonders who will pick up the final tab. “The sewer authority in essence has specu­ lated with taxpayers' money, hoping that there would be growth to bring in the extra money." she said. The Southwest Barry County sewer project has had a stormy history from its beginnings. Barry. Hope and Prairieville townships agreed to form a sewer authority board in 1990 and had a sewer plant built in Hope Township. They were joined in the project about a year later by Johnstown Township. The residents of the three townships origi­ nally were assessed $9.4 million for the proj­ ect, but in 1993 the sewer authority bonded for $12 million, even though construction costs were said to have come in at $14.5 mil­ lion. Cichy said customers started by paying for an estimated $9.4 million project, but when it was learned the actual costs would be nearly $5 million more, the assessment rolls were not reopened and adjusted. The project for the four townships instead moved forward with bonding for $12 million. Cichy contends the authority mismanaged the finances from the start, underbonding by $2.5 million. “Residents had a right to know how much this was going to cost," she said. “It wasn’t what the residents originally had agreed to. “They (the sewer authority) should have collected that $2.5 million for debt retirement, but didn't. That money went for construction costs.” Some of the most heated debates about the system since then have involved its efficien­ cy. or the lack of it. Cichy said the sewer plant has not been able to meet Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requirements through the years for discharge of phosphorus, nitrates, sodium and chloride. One casualty of the controversy was the plant manager. Don Row. who was dismissed Years later. Row's successor resigned. Cichy said there are close to 50 miles of sewer pipe and yet there still arc "people not connected who are now polluting." whom she said should be hooked up. Sewer authority officials now insist the plant is meeting DEQ requirements and dis­ charge problems have been cleared up. However, the political situation for the next several months is uncertain at best. Two of the sewer authority members. Doster and Lloyd Goyings. were defeated in their re-election bids in last August's primary. Both will have to he replaced on the sewer authority at Prairieville Township's next meeting Dec 8 and serve at least until next April Doster said nearly no one is enthusiastic about becoming new members of the sewer authority because it’s a virtually thankless task. He speculated that Prairieville will send his successor, new Township Supervisor Tom Guthrie, and Trustee Sharon Ritchie The other three authority members arc Johnstown Township Supervisor Robert Mack. Barry Township Supervisor Richard Barnum and Lynn Hough of Hope Township. w wr; - ■ * f/ k'it * Busy beavers build blockage Some beavers have been busy building a dam under the railroad trestle along M­ 50 in Lake Odessa. At one time last week, they successfully blocked the water, caus­ ing some flooding along the channel betwe' Tupper Lake and Jordan Lake. The dam has been partially opened to allow the water to How. (Photo by Helen Mudry.) Hastings, Rutland Twp. road patrol issues still unresolved by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Hasting* and Rudtod Qharter townships are More concerns were about the plant at Hastings, which does not have a definite rate. continuing toflry toWfcdate an agreement for road patrol with the Barry County Board of Commissioners. County commissioners last year agreed to contribute 10 percent of the cost for the deputy, with Hastings and Rutland townships covering the remaining 90 percent. The County Board since then has received a fiveyear proposal for Hastings and Rutland with figures on a sliding scale, in which the town­ ships would pay less of the share each year. The road patrol issue with the townships was not included in the county budget this year, even though the county covered 10 per­ cent last year. So it was agreed to continue the current arrangement for more than one year was agreed on because it is difficult to have to re-negotiate each year. Because there has been no final decision from the County Board on the matter, Sandy James, who represents Hope and Rutland Township on the commission, suggested an idea as an alternative if it were needed. James said offered an idea in which there would be a five-year proposal, with the county covering 15 percent and the townships covering the remaining 85 percent. Rutland Trustee Rob Lee said he would like to see the county contribute a little more in its investment in the deputy for the town­ ships. and suggested splitting the costs 50/50. James noted other municipalities in the county provide their own n*d patrols or do not have a designated deputy like Hastings and Rutland. There was agreement that the townships would like to be able to retain the deputy for road patrols, but how it will be paid for is still undecided. The issue was scheduled to go before the County Comissioners’ Central Services Committee today (Thursday. Nov. 18) with representatives from Rutland planning to attend. they do accept tt anything within 15 miles of the City of Hastings treatment plant has to go to a treatment plant that accepts it." The next plant is the Gun Lake treatment plant, which has a fiat rte. One area Lyons noted, “The failure by the City of Hastings to address these issues is detrimental to the residents of the county that reside in rural areas which are predominately served by private waste disposal systems, forcing the county residents to rely on indi­ vidual facility administrators and their opin­ ions of what is need for plant operations. If the City of Hastings would simply state that they are not ready to accept outside city lim­ its domestic waste, it would allow the septage hauler, who has been injecting on farmland, generating additional income for the farmer, while in tum generating a savings to the cus­ tomer. adequate time to adjust the price of pumping and also educate the customer on price increase of using a receiving facility. The fanner also has time to find a source of additional income for this land again.” Other concerns were that, “...the area (in Hastings) where you dispose of the septage is totally open to the public 24/7-there is not any lighting in this area, no security, and no man­ power on weekends or holidays to avoid acci­ dental or malicious discharge increasing expenditures to the people of the slate for repair and there would be absolutely no way of knowing who to point of the finger at. All other treatment plans that we have seen-arc only accessible when they arc manned-have fencing securing the grounds that is locked at times that they are not working-they are able to test each and every load of septage that comes in before being dumped to not jeop­ ardize their plant-and most of them are metered to tell how much is being disposed from each hauler that comes in and all have a flat rate to charge so the septic hauler can run In other business at its Nov. 10 meeting, the Township Board: • Heard public comment from Barb Lyons on recent legislation that has affect septage haulers, as owners of Lyons Septic Tank Service arc on the front lines the issue. Lyons talked about many aspects of the issue, including the 15-mile rule that requires if a septic tan^ is pumped within 15 road miles of a wastewater treatment plant, then it should be taken to that plant. She also talked about Bill #117 for the Stale of Michigan and amending it with#5771 and #5772. These changes "being imple­ mented the 15 road miles would be changed to 15 radial miles and then in January 2011 it will change to 25 mile radial miles." Lyons said they had concerns about the new amendments and received some action from Supervisor Jim Carr and State Representative Gary Newell, who was one of the few who voted “no" on the amendments. Some haulers were clued in on the changes before others, something that gives them an “unfair advantage." Lyons noted, "However, by saying' that his business accordingly. When asked why the City does not say they are not ready to accept septage so therefore will not until they are ready, they stale that as the city engineer, it would not be good judgment financially for the city." Lyons noted they havt sent out information on the issue to other townships and the com­ missioners. hoping to further inform citizens on the issue. She noted. “At this time the affect that the City of Hastings decision to slate that they accept septagc is detrimental to the residents and the septic tank hauler of Barry County and 1 hope that the next time anything is brought up about City and County coopera­ tion this is taken into consideration." • Heard the zoning administrators report that they have been busy arid u’.at things have not slowed down. There will be a public hear­ ing on the master plan Jan. 19 at the Rutland Township Hall. • Heard a report from Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis that Rutland was first in calls for service with 104. He noted October had been a busy month, where he handled nine acci­ dents. Halloween had gone well this year. Niewenhuis said. • Approved a motion to agree in concept with the possibility of Irving Township hav­ ing six lower sections serviced by BIRCH. • Postponed Resolution 2004-27 for the 2005 budget and resolution 2004-28 for pay rales until the next monthly meeting. The board members wanted to work to see how the deputy situation was resolved. The board has until Dec. 31 to adopt a budget • Adopted Resolution 2004-29 for the fee schedules for building, electrical and zoning compliance permits. • Adopted Resolution 2004-30 for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fee schedule. They also adopted Resolution 2004-31 which designates the FOIA coordi­ nator as Clerk Robin Hawthorne. Freeport Village meeting to deal with water quality The Village of Freeport will hold a water committee meeting at 8 p.m. Monday. Nov. 22. at the Village Hall to deal with water main replacement work and related service inter­ ruptions. Progress on the water project will be dis­ cussed. along with information about upcom­ ing service interruptions during construction activities. The service interruptions will occur this month and in early December as the water main on State Street and connections to the water tower are replaced. The senice interruptions are necessary to avoid signifi­ cant water loss as the old mains arc bypassed. Also during this month and next, the new waler supply wells will be brought online. The quality and quantity of water from these wells will meet Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requirements for the village water system. Village residents may not notice any significant change in water quality at first since the distribution lines con­ tain water from the existing water supply wells. The water project next year will focus on replacement of outdated water mains in the distribution system. Service interruptions also will occur as that work progresses through the spring and summer of 2005. Many waler cus­ tomers will experience an improvement in the quantity and quality of water at that time. Waler customers may want to consider replacement of service lines from the water main to their residences to significantly improve water quality at the tap. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 18. 2004 - Page 3 GOP, continued from page 1 to it and they have had their own meetings to discuss it, but there have been no nominations put forward at this time." Brian Reynolds, another active member of the Barry County Republican Party, said. “I am pleasantly surprised in the turnout at the last two meetings... and hope their interest is sincere, productive and enduring. I also hope that when the controversies are over, they will still be there.” Former Barry County GOP Vice Chair Julie DeBoer said Tuesday that she did know of a few people interested in being on the executive committee, but sees no front-run­ ners for the board positions yet. “We need to heal the split that has extend­ ed from the political party into the communi­ ty... the spirit of compromise needs to come back. As unhappy as 1 am with Mark Englerth, it’s a shame that the ends do not jus­ tify the means in this situation." The new chairman or chairwoman will begin serving the new term in January and will lead a party split between a small group of people who come to the meetings and in the words of Englerth. "carry the water" and some elected officials who are upset with the direction the GOP has been taking. *Xf ting would inp, ago? I would haw* tana that qpanttrim (scan party aMan) gat than to ocaa to tha aaatI would have dne it two ywca - IM EngMh, outgoing GOP ettnw Englerth came under fire last spring when he and Democratic Party activist Robert Dwyer made a joint appearance at the First Friday forum to endorse a "Twelve-s'a?p pro­ gram" to reform county government. A group of elected local officials, including five coun­ ty commissioners, the sheriff, county clerk, register of deeds, former State Rep. Terry Geiger and Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers, met April 14 in a secret meet­ ing in Baltimore Township to discuss party leadership and the recent direction of the GOP Englerth and the Executive Committee also took heat for joining the Democratic Party in endorsing William Doherty for probate judge over appointed incumbent Stephanie Fekkes, touted as a "life-long Republican." Englerth very publicly staled his desire to bring issues to public debate and attempt to broaden the membership of the party, but in the process has upset many currently elected officials. Despite the squabbles between two groups within the GOP. Republicans enjoy a huge advantage in the electoral politics. They can claim all eight members of the Board of Commissioners, all eight elected county offi­ cials. all township supervisors' posts and the vast majority of township seats. ed hours every fin: Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 lol 1 30 un. and Oom I to 7 pun. For more information, call the BanryEasoo District Health Department at (269) 945-9516. extenrioc 129. HHS play planned sfoaist Or Riadary to actually 'play' a vtntagje standard typewriter as pvt of the score. Reheaneh are held Thurxdav evenings at ^‘-H-fog.HtghSehtmUtFor more infoniMtim about participation, caB Kim Donke 81). (Editor David T. Younf> contributed to this report. I KMART-SEARS, continued from page 1 This was the scene in 1990, when the new Kmart store in Hastings opened to a large gathering of the public. Kmart now may see its name changed to Sears with the recent merger. er, with approximately $55 billion in annual revenues. 2,350 full-line and off-mall stores, and 1,100 specialty retail stores. The announcement followed a published report indicating Kmart chairman Edward Lampert might soon significantly increase his stake in Sears in a move to possibly merge the companies. Lampert's investment company, ESL Investments Inc., owns a 52.6 percent stake in Kmart. ESL is also Hoffman Estates, DI.-based Sears’ largest shareholder, with a roughly 15 percent stake. Analysts have speculated that Lampert would act to increase the value of bis under­ performing Sears investment. Sears is suffer­ ing from the nationwide decline of shopping malls and, unlike rivals such as Target, has failed to adapt to changes in customer prefer­ ences. Sears' stock shot up earlier this month after Vomado Realty Trust disclosed it had pur­ chased a 4.3 percent interest in the depart­ ment-store chain. Experts say opportunistic investors such as Lampert or Vomado Chairman Steven Roth might be able to make more money by selling Sears' poorly perform­ ing but well-located stores to other retailers. Lampert already has experience in selling off Kmart properties. Shares of Kmart have more than tripled this year as Lampert sold 50 stores to Sears for $575 million and 18 stores to Home Depot Inc. for $271 million. (The Associated Press contributed to this report.) Economic Development Alliance continues work in Barry County The Barry County Economic Development Alliance (BCEDA) continues to serve estab­ lished businesses in Barry County while it helps new businesses build a foundation for success. The BCEDA’s mission is to create an envi­ ronment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in the county, consis­ tent with the preservation of the rural quality of life. The BCEDA also provides guidance for those whose businesses are still on the drawing board. It is a link to the state, region­ al and local government agencies that busi­ ness have to deal with. It can advise new own­ ers to whom they should talk about utilities, signage regulations and zoning restrictions. Membership dues are tax-deductible and based on several things, including the number of employees and the state equalized value. The board meets two Wednesdays a month at 7:30 a.m. at the Courts and Law Building. The meetings are open to the public. Call 269-945-8995 for more information. The BCEDA was formed in 1998 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and given a budget of $600,000. Bob Bender was the first consultant and Bill Weisenger was hired as the part time director. Dixie StadelManshum was hired as a full time executive director in January 2002. replacing Weisenger. Some of the BCEDA success stories are securing a renaissance zone for development in Middleville. Mooville Dairy in Nashville, the Dollar General stores in Delton. Alumni Board officers elected New officers were elected for the 2004­ 2005 year at a recent Hastings High School Alumni Board meeting.. President is Jack Smith. President-dect Lois Ranguette Ozuna. Secretary Shirley O'Connor Beck, Secretary-elect Donna Goucher Brown, and Treasurer Donna Bachelder Kinney. The Hastings High School 118th alumni banquet has been scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening June 4, 2005, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. The Alumni Board plans to present three Dana Burgess scholarship awards for the 2005 year. For more information, please call 945-4964 or 945-4939 The Alumni Board needs new members from the anniversary classes. Please call Pesident Jack Smith for the time and place of meetings. Everyone who attended Hastings schools and their guests are welcome to attend the alumni banquet next June Gene Haas, president of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum discuss plans for development in Barry County. Middleville and Nashville, Lakeland Boat Works in Middleville, the expansion at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings, getting regulation work done for the ethanol plant in Woodland, and forming an alliance for local industrial health insurance coalition. The BCEDA is a point of contact for Barry County high-speed Internet access and the formation of the West Michigan Broadband Coalition. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics said one advantage of working with the BCEDA allows businesses some degree of confidentiality before they make final deci­ sions. There have been manufacturers' round tables and economic summits where business owners share experiences dealing with gov­ ernmental agencies. The BCEDA can give guidance for obtaining loans and site location. The board members come from all geo­ graphic areas of the county representing a cross section of the entities. Gene Haas is the president and serves at large; Neil Gardner is the vice-president and is the finance expert; Lloyd Goyings is from the southwest quadrant and is an expert in governmental unit; Tom Wing is secretary and works with county government; Ron Archer is an advisor at large; Daryle Benjamin-Forbes is an ex-officio member representing the City of Hastings; Joe Bleam works with governmental units in the City of Hastings; Michael Brown is an ex-officio dealing with county government; John Carpenter deals with business and industry in the southwest quadrant; Drew Chapple is an at-large contact with agriculture; George Cullers deals with governmental units in the southeast quadrant; Frank Dunham deals with governmental units in the northeast quadrant; Pat Endsley is contact with agriculture at large; Bob Fisher heads the consortium for business and industry and the southwest con­ sortiums; Jan Hartough is an ex-officio deal­ ing with community development; Fred Jacobs deals with business and industry and northeast quadrant; Jeff Mansfield is an ex­ officio for Hastings; Jim McManus is an ex­ officio dealing with planning and zoning; Dave Newman deals with Middleville and Thomapple township governmental units; Martin VanDenack deals with business and industry in the county at large: and Susan Vlietstra deals with the governmental units in the northwest quadrant Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. t • �Pag* 4 — Thursday. November 18. 2004 — The Hastings Banner Barry County is lot like Peyton Place Prosecutor whitewashes assault incident To th* editor: Now that Barry County voters have so blindly re-elected Repuplican Gary Newell as our state representative to yet another twoyear term of mediocrity. I cannot ignore the public comments he made in the last days of his campaign against his opponent. Democrat David Brinkert. Newell’s comments stem from an incident in which he assaulted Brinkert after a debate in Ionia. Three days after the assault. Brinkert filed a police report and then waited two more days before filing formal assault and battery charges. The incident was witnessed by no less than six people, including myself. Five of us gave written statements to the Ionia Public Safety office, all validating Brinkert’s charges against Newell. The case was turned over to Ionia City Prosecutor Robert Sykes, a Republican candi­ date for Ionia County Probate Judge and more than a passing acquaintance of Newell. After what had to have been nothing more than a cursory review of the statements. Sykes decided to dismiss the charges citing "con­ flicting" witness accounts and the "suspi­ cious" three-day delay between the assault and Brinkert’s report to the police. Mouthing the words of Newell. Sykes called the charges politically motivated since reports of the incident appeared in regional media before Brinkol officially filed charges against Newell. First, the statute of limitations for filing such claims is seven years. Brinkert taking three days to soul-search the degree of action he was willing to take for the personal viola­ tion he endured, and the potential impact it would have on his family was within his purview. Had it been spousal abuse or rape perpetrated by Newell, would Sykes have dis­ missed the charges because of a three day delay in filing? Secondly, had the charges of assault against Newell come from a woman instead of Brinkert, would Sykes be so quick to sum­ marily dismiss the eyewitness accounts of five other people? I seriously doubt it. Third, the conflicting witness accounts Sykes cited for dismissing the case were those of Newell and his wife and that of Ionia High School teacher Doug Tackmann, who claimed he did not witness anything out of the ordinary. Tackmann. who moderated the debate, was talking to students and going in and out of the council chambers as he cleaned up the area after the debate. It is not surprising he saw nothing and that is hardly evidence that the Newell’s wife was engaged in a conversa­ tion with another person and had her back turned away from Brinkert and her husband during the incident. Neither of them could truthfully say there was no assualt. Lastly. Chris Norton, another eyewitness to the assault, and I were the ones to notify the press, not Brinkert. We both were outraged at Newell’s behavior and took it upon ourselves to independently notify the media, and did so without Brinkert’s knowledge or consent. Had Sykes bothered to seek the truth by inquiring, we would have told him that David had nothing to do with it. Instead. Sykes made an erroneous leap in judgment and then used that as a lame reason to dismiss the case against his friend. Gary Newell. When confronted by the Grand Rapids Press, Newell was quoted saying "I never touched him” but then admitted "Well, maybe I touched him." Since those self-incriminat­ ing remarks, Newell now denies touching Brinkert despite eyewitness accounts to the To the editor: You don’t have to wander very far in Barry County to find the sleaze. The sheriff, probably was going to make Jason Sixberry his undersheriff, then quit two years down the road. Instead, the citizens of Barry County got rid of one of the chosen ones. Let’s hold the damage down until first of the year, when the exit gate will be opened and thankfully closed. A little bird chirped that one of the charac­ ters may file a lawsuit against the county for a fall at jail complex. Nothing surprises me. Can you imagine Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes being voted out of her little domain, which was crated by Judge Richard Shaw. Governor Granholm. ex-husband Gordon Shane McNeil, Sheriff DeBoer. ex-State Cop Run Neil. Neil Braendle. former Mayor of Hastings Mary Lou Gray-Hart and don’t for­ get Bonnie Ballinger. The whole Fekkes situation reminds me of Peyton Place. Does anyone get the same reac­ tion? You didn’t get the whole picture until it was almost too late. Just take a good look at the supporters in letters and those advertisements. The dollars sure rolled out the window on the judge’s election. Makes you wonder what al*, goes on for that salary. The farmland preservation plan went down to defeat. After the vote. I found out the land to be preserved has already been selected by our illustrious busybodies. Anytime you have your Don Drummonds on a committee, look out. Look at the skinning we took for the COA and health department site. His wife hooked up with the Green Gables Haven, but was afraid to put home address in phone book. Another member of the Drummond family now is director of Leadership Barry County. We certainly need someone to educate Barry County citizens to the ways of the world. I’d rather stay dumb than to get connected to that outfit in any way. It’s just another way to fleece more money and those people have it right down to an art. The County Commissioners will have to come to the front and zone some of these lands farm land. Instead of building along a road, the fools have to wreck a whole farm Farmland defeat was of option, not idea To the editor: Kensinger Jones asked last week in his let­ ter to the editor for ideas to save farmland. My first thought is to caution him that refusing to pass a millage is not the same as wanting to waste our resources. My faith in democracy tells me that the voters didn't want this one particular option (a half-mill tax increase) of the many available. I served enthusiastically on the early com­ mittee to study this issue, but as my knowl­ edge increased my enthusiasm decreased. The first thing that bothered me was the tiny amount of land that the Planning Commission has designated as truly agricultural (A-A). Most of the so-called agricultural land in the county is designated for development (A-R). This allows the so-called "farmer" to dice up his land into two-acre parcels, and the obvi­ ous result is what you see all over the county and is called "urban sprawl." It is difficult for those of us who don't live out in the country to support an idea that the farmers don't really support themselves. In the old days we used to call this, "wanting to keep your cake, and eat it, too." If a "fanner" showing the consequences of doing nothing, with a house on every two acres of A-R land. The second map would demonstrate the potential to control urban sprawl by proper zoning of agricultural (A-A) property. I think any resistance to this idea would stem from pandering to the interests of devel­ opers of urban sprawl The second thing that bothered me was the "expat" who came in to tell us how to set up this program. Since he was a farmer who raised only corn and beans, be figured that the only lane: worth saving was flat and sandyloam. Nov? this might be good advice in Kansas, but “we ain’t in Kansas any more, Dorothy.*’ Barry County has many dairy farms and other agricultural methods going on besides crop fanning. When I travel north of Chicago into Wisconsin I sec unbroken fields of crops and concentrations of intensive construction. I don't see the helter-skelter of random unplanned development. Perhaps their plan­ ning commissions and county boards had the gumption to resist the greed for what must be very tempting offers for non-agricultura! pur­ accountable. In either extreme arrogance, false bravado or sheer lunacy, Newell stated that "...my opponent filed this false police report, a crime in and of itself, and he should be charged accordingly." To that. I say "Bring it on"! If that is what it takes to force Sykes to listen to the eyewitness accounts of Newell’s assault against Brinkert, then justice might very well were truly a farmer, he would not object to having his farm zoned for agricultural (A-A) production. This is the litmus test If this "fanner" isn't a fanner, he will want to keep the right to dice up his land for the big be served. Newell however, would best be prepared to step down from office when the truth comes out. Brinkert’s claims, after all, are the real ing of those farms that are real farmers and eliminate the deception. Perhaps to better explain this concept. Planning Director Jim McManus could get together with Mapping Department Director Dave Shinavier and publish two maps for the public to see. The first would be a "build-out" suits. Now if Kensinger Jones is really trying to preserve open spaces and wonderful views, that is a different matter. That wouldn’t be preservation of farms or farmland. We might want to save the top of some nice hill from being a building site, but it wouldn’t be a very good place tc grow beans. The planning folks could zone the hilltop as a unique and valuable property. The voters might support a millage to buy the hilltop and make it a park. The same could be said about an old railroad bed, but we cun save that for contrary. In the several days that followed. Newell went on the attack against Brinkert. in both radio and newspapers, slandering Brinkert while claiming his own personal innocence. Dave McIntyre, another Newell friend and a financial contributor to his campaign, used his position as the WBCH radio news reporter to attack Brinkert under the guise of news. It was in fact, nothing less than free political advertising for Newell and the continued defamation of Brinkert. McIntyre made no effort to incorporate opposing witness state­ ments into his reporting nor contact Brinkert for a statement of defense. At best, this might be the most flagrant violation of "equal time" campaign finance laws or at worst, legal slan­ der. In any event, it was an egregious abuse of public airwaves that should not go unpun­ ished. McIntyre and WBCH must be held truth. bucks. The first step is for the Planning and Zoning Commission .and the Barry County Board of Commis^UMWft; to change the zon­ with house scattered about. Wc have a hyp­ ocrite out there developing, but when he was farming it was a different tale. Your Gary Newells are out there, thicker than 1 like to see. Outgoing Sheriff Steve DeBoa will be out there to take Newell’s place in two years. Then there is Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, who before his ex­ wife’s and sheriff’s defeat probably thought he could run the world. He will line up for state representative, too. Does Newell owe the insurance world a lot for tlicir kindness in contributions? Most gen­ erally there is a reason and a available hand. It is really intriguing to read some of the letters to the editor. Some rip Fred Jacobs for his stand on different issues. C. Edwards of Kalamazoo defends our over-zealous prose­ cutor. He doesn’t seem to know that state cop, in letter to editor a while back, said that noth­ ing is swept under the rug in Barry County any more. Well, maybe unless they do it Then we have Jeffrey Cruz, who listed him­ self as chief assistant prosecuting attorney back two years ago. in Barry County. How does the county get by with him gone! How important can these people make themselves? W- have a clique from judge on down, it isn’t good. Fred’s opinion on Senator Patty Birkholz’s bill for school kids to recite Pledge of Allegiance co flag in schools is good, but has been ruled unconstitutional by 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals before the Supreme Court dismissed case on a technicality. The U.S. Congress has passed bill to stop activist judges in federal courts from ruling whetha pledge is constitutional to be recited in class­ rooms. It will start more atheist and ACLU activity. Next the ACLU will be after the little area on court house lawn taken up for Christmas. I’ve written before, but no one eva has said they are a memba of the ACLU around hoe. Are they ashamed, or is the intentional forti­ tude only shown in some otha matter? Superintendent Chris Cooley had better look into the coaching situation in the high school. Between football and girls’ basket­ ball, just two wins. There are coaches out then ho would do well, get them! Get rid of the athletic director also. Last year’s junior varsi'.y basketball team did real good. Forma SupL Carl Schoessel sells the swim team just like when he was superintendent There are some buffaloed people out there. Cooley can tell him be got his waterwings at the good ole swimming bole at Algonquin Lake before the selfish lords took ova. There are teachers involved in ttuU takeova, also. Blue and Gold has always been in my soul, so don't have a fit when I tell you that Hastings doesn’t measure up to Middleville in sports as well as academically. Not to good to graduate from a loser. Cris Cooley will have to take the lead. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville another day. Let’s add 2 more Do ‘moral values’ = 1,200 lives? Count on God’s not man’s power high school sports Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings assault did not occur. To the editor: I was not surprised by the glee expressed by Maureen Dudley as a result of the recent election of ha hero, George W. Bush. Ms. Dudley has gleefully accepted upwards of 1,200 coffins coming home to grieving families, more than 8,000 wounded (many of whom will never be made whole again) fur some sort of conservative value. Estimates of Iraqi dead range to more than 100,000. I would guess Ms. Dudley’s values oppose gay marriage. What harm would gay mar­ riage cause to any straight marriages, 50 per­ cent of which end in divorce? Almost weekly we read in the Banner of domestic assault and child abuse cases among heterosexuals. Abortion would be another issue in wnich Ms. Dudley would impose her values or beliefs on every other woman, regardless of circumstances. Health permitting. I will survive another four years of Bush mania. The question is how many more of our sons and daughters will survive this bloody useless war? How much more degradation will be imposed on our environment? How many more bad trade deals will be signed, how many essential social programs such as Social Security and Medicare will be harmed? How many more evil empires will the U.S. have to conquer? At any rate, the Maureen Dudleys of the world won this one and shouldn’t have to continue hating the 50 million Democrats who voted for Senator John Kerry. Carl Mcllvain, Hastings To the editor: I have heard that one of six veterans from Suppose that a higha powa was telling our actions were improper and used memories lb the editor: I have a question for the Hastings Area the Iraq War will have major problems with post-combat stress syndrome. I thought I would write a few lines in hopes it may ben­ efit readers of the Hastings Banna and the with conflicts to do so. Suppose it was up to us to determine why we acted improperly and acknowledge our improper action and repent. School System: If weightlifting and blowling are recog­ nized lettered sports, why aren't they offered through our athletic program at Hastings? These two sports just might help keep some of our teen-agers off the streets and out of trouble. They could give the young people something positive to do in their free time. I know other area schools, such as Wayland and Middleville, offer bowling as a competitive sport Why not here? Deb James, H suing. residents of Barry County. I am not a religious person, but I have a strong belief and faith in God. Most psychology and psychiatry is based on Sigmund Freud’s writings on human behavior. It has the basis that human behavior is basi­ cally right, there seem to be no writing or studies on the basis that human behavior is basically wrong. There is the consensus that fear is natural and that it is OK. There is nothing to say it’s Also, suppose that repentance was more than mjttering a few words of some plan and we had to repent for each improper action, which required a feeling of sorrow with repentance. Suppose a memory based on a combat situation would take three or four years of repentance before a memory is com­ fortable. Fear is an example, it takes an investigation to determine the rules of a higha powa which are preferable to live by than the rules of man. right. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Tom Wilkinson, Hastings Robert Johnson Hickory Comers What about new comics? There has been a resurgence of interest in comic books with new writers, artists and themes, bringing a darker sensibility. Also, the Japanese Anime style is growing in popularity. Do you like to the new comics or do you prefer older ones? The students answering this week's questions are taking drawing and painting with teacher Barbara Maring. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 TWHeitiegi Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 numt, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 sMMni sMCOOB Piestoert rlweilC Jewue Vice Preeidert Stowi Jucote Secretary/Traaaurer -NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edlor) Elaine GSrert (AaaManf Edtor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman “I have read some of the new style of comics but I think they are hard to find.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Deidre Humbarga, Middleville: Molly J azwinski, Middleville: Sandra PonaeOo KeHyUoyd Martie Westover Hester Road CMW ads KO(M Monday trough Fnday. B 00 am. to 530 p.m. “I like the olda ones like Spidennan because they are the ones I grew up with.” “I like the old style comics better, they arc more fun and silly.” “I’ve noticed that new comic stands are in the malls, especially the Anime style ones.” “I don't usually read the action type of comics. I really enjoyed reading comics when I was younger." “I like newer comics better. The new ones have better and look more three dimensional." ScottOmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jaccta Sebecreere tern: Sts pw yw h Bury Cort, S27 par year in ad|oinmg couches S29 per year ateewhera POSTMASTER Send addraes change* PO Bos B Haaange. Ml 4B05B0802 Second Ctoaa Portage Part at Haetaga. M 4B0M 927^73 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November IB, 2004 — Page 5 Let's give 'Final Chapter* a happy ending The dictionary describes a library as a place where literary and artistic materials, such as books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets, prints and the like are kept. An organized collection of recorded data arranged for ease of use. Now that the election is over and the Barry County United Way campaign is drawing to a close, we in the Hastings area need to focus our attention on perhaps the most important project in town — the building of our new library. The campaign to replace the old library with a new facility enters its final stage. The old library building, which long ago was a post office across from the county courthouse, has served Hastings well over the yean. However, because we have a forward-looking library administration and staff, they see the old building is outdated, worn out and just to small to fulfill the needs of a growing community. When I was growing up in Hastings, the library was located at the old high school building, what is now the junior high building. We used to go there during school, and in the summer for our reading material. I can still remember the distinctive smell of the library as soon as you entered. Even in those days, there was talk of finding a new location, because these never was enough room for all the mate­ rials they wanted to have on the shelves. At that time the students used the library for school, the commu­ nity was always welcome, but books to attract adult readers was lim­ ited. If the library was going to become a community library, they needed a larger facility. So here we are again, almost 40 yean later, we've outgrown anoth­ er building. The Hastings library's programs for children alone have forced us to seriously consider a bigger and better facility. The reading pro­ grams and special guest appearances attract overflowing crowds of kids in the summer, too often causing cramped and perhaps even unsafe conditions. We should never want our children turned away from the wonder­ ful world of reading because too many of them rue interested. Nor should we turn away from an effort to have a first class library on Main Street. (State Street) right in downtown Hastings. A library, besides the obvious benefit of supporting learning, is a major asset in our community's "quality of life." It is more than a place to check out a book. Ifs a place to socialize with other adults in reading dubs, check out a video you won't find in a store, ifs a great place to get and find information on virtually anything. Ifs been library is doing its best to keep up with the times by going high lech and offering a lol more than just reading materials Ifs a place to surf the Internet, read a news magazine or do some research for a project or a class. I shudder to think of what our life would be like without a com­ munity library available to us. Investing in the local library is good business, a wise move that benefits us all no matter bur ages. Ifs no secret that I had problems with the library's original plans to move to a facility near Mill and Jefferson streets a couple of years ago. My opposition to that idea should not be misunderstood, how­ ever Though I didn't like the location. I agreed 100 percent with the need of a newer, larger facility to meet the needs of our growing com­ munity. The Library Board was wise and flexible enough to take a step back and review the plans and the impact to traffic in the downto-vn area. The new proposal to build next to city hall on State Street is the great rite for the community and for downtown Hastings. We owe it to ourselves to make this new library a reality. Naturally, well have to teach into our pockets, but realize the Library Board wants to do this without asking for additional tax dollars. The board instead is asking people to voluntarily donate to this worthy cause. Ifs our library and if we all pitch in and give a little we can build a beautiful facility we can all be proud of. The "Final Chapter* of the campaign for the new library is gening under way this weekend with a storytelling festival and there are other efforts planned to gain public support for the project in the near future. I think this is a good time for us to come together, much in the same way we have done in the past for the new animal shelter, for a domestic violence shelter, and for the United Way and many other things that make this area such a good place to live. Whether we realize it or not. the library plays a big part in our community. Il serves a lot of people young and old alike. Those who don't take advantage of its many services, many of them free, are overlooking a quiet local gem. The time is ripe for getting involved in this campaign, whether ifs checking out the fund-raising festivals or writing a check to make the new library happen, they need your help. And if the "Final Chapter" has a happy ending, well all be able to celebrate the power of working together for the community good at the new library sometime in the near future. - Fred Jacoba, vice praidcst, J-Ad Graphics called a clearing house of information in years gone by, and the PARK WATER, continued from page 1 manager, there had been no contaminated samples taken from the park until last month. Samples are taken from all three wells on a monthly basis by Elhom Engineering, a certi­ fied water engineering company and tested at a laboratory in Lansing. Since the sample taken last month was determined to have problems, park manage­ ment has chlorinated and flushed the entire waler system. Four samples were taken after the disinfecting Nov. 7. All were tested and showed no contamination. According to the Safe Water Act. there needs to be five more samples taken and test­ ed safe before the “boil water” notice will be taken down. The last set of samples were taken last Wednesday and sent to a lab in Lansing to confirm that the water is safe to drink. However, residents last Wednesday said they still did not have answers from park management about continuing to boil the waler and were reeling from the latest set of notices. Sue Grinwis of the DEQ confirmed that since 1998 there have been no positive sam­ ples from the park until the one taken Oct 25. The samples of the waler during the precau­ tionary notices in the past did not have any contamination either. She also said that the park management does not have to provide bottled water to the residents, but the DEQ and health departments usually request they do. One resident brought up another problem, saying she has photographs that show au area in the park with flooding of the roadway. The area is the lowest in the park and includes one of the wellheads and access to the drainage system. She clrimed that can have been dam­ aged going through the flooded area and it is unsafe for the park residents' children to be around. When asked about fins flooding problem. Fletcher said he spoke to the owners and they have decided to call in professionals to fix the area. Part of the problem was fixed when the lift station was rebuilt and new gnnder screens were installed in May, but it is possi­ ble that there is more damage to the drainage system. "1 am having an engineer come in this week with an underground video camera sys­ tem to see if the drainage tiles are broken or what the problem is. The problems are being addressed." said Fletcher. Two good people restore our faith To the editor: Just when I was about to give up. along came Sgt Timothy Rowse of the Barry County Sheriff's Department, who helped me out along with Lisa from the Victim Witness Agency. I want to express my gratitude. My son, Tyler James Bahannon. was born four to six weeks premature on Oct 22. On the 23 rd. be stopped breathing and was trans­ ferred from Pennock to Bronson Hospital in Kalama too. The staff at Pennock Hospital revived my son and kept him stable for the transfer to Bronson. Tyler was in NICU at Bronson for two long weeks and finally he was ready to come home on Saturday, Nov. 6. Bronson called me and told me “he can come home, but not until you get a different car seat." The one we brought in would not support his head well enough. I called everyone I knew, but no one could help me. Finally I decided to call jie sheriff's department. Sgt Rowse answered and took my information and told me he would see what be could do and he'd call me back soon. Within the hour, he called me back and said, “Come to the Sheriff's department. 1 got you a car seat for Tyler.” I was so happy! My mom and 1 went there and Sgt Rowse hand­ ed me a brand new infant car seat and be bad gone out and bought it himself! He also bought him a neck pillow for the car seat. He said between him and Lisa from the Victim Witness Agency, it was a gift. 1 offered to pay turn for the seat and pillow and he refined. If it was not for Sgt Rowse. I would ant have beeu able to get my son home on the 6th. I simply could not afford io buy a new car seat after buying a bassinet, clothes, etc., for Tyler. Sgt Rowse and Lisa are truly special. Kerry Bohannon. Nashville Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Bufidtog. Waahington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bidding. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional rep­ resentative U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Repubfican, 3rd Diet a (Al of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C 20515-2203, phone (202) 2253831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information fine lor Congress and toe Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 3733400. State Senator Patty Blrkholz. Republican, 24th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lanaing, Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: eenpbkkhotzOeenale.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lanaing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 - The Hastings Banner welcomes letters Io the editor from readers, but than are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Al letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided lor verification. 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District No. 1 (City of Hastings) . Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street. Hastings. Mich. 49058, phono (289) 9483782. “ District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope TWp. 6 small area of Barry TWp.) Sandra L James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp , Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil. 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945­ 5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. Mackenzie. P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852­ 9885 District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District Na 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 6803498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Mich. 49046. phone (269) 623­ 2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884. I ♦ �P»«a « - Thuraday. Nowmtwr 18. 2004 - The Haatnoa Owner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Su-rounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... H.EAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church ptone. Sunday Service: 9:30 un; Sunday School IIO a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6JO M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website wwwhopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett Office hours. WedJThurs. 9am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; San. 641pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tues.. Thurs. from 9- pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Al Rowell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. Confewon Saturday 3 J0-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rote. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 i_m_. daaaes far all agrs Monung Wonhip 10«) a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 pjn. are: Rambo** or JJ BMe Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-I2X Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); AA* Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Struth Phone 945­ 2654 Wonhip Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.hl; Sunday School. 9-30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charies P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Sbetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Wonhip ■ 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 tm. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Paste*-. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a_m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for J'-duhs, Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent* Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5V.3 3—Liy School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service at 600 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wonhip 10 a.m.-l I a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpoie. Sunday niominj; worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings starts at 5:15 with meal. 5.30 aduh small group, youth group, kids dub, 6JO praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study Church website: countrychapciume.org. WOODGROYE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH • 4887 Conts Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m_ SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irvmg). Rt Rev. Dnvid T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 am. Morning Prayer, 1100 am. Holy Commnmon. Wednesday tfcOO p.m. Evening Prayer service. AH services using the tradmonal 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more infonnatioo and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Reetory 948­ 9327 Visit our we»«-te al http-J/www.churchseek/net/cburch/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtrevhustwick9yahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Mnustnes; Paw* Ryan White, Youth 9.30 a m 609 pan.. Evening Service; 7.00 g m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADmONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mrin Street. Mateteville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Soatey Mana 3JB pja. first Friday Holy Hour 5 pan. CutetarafaaK 30 minutes before Man. Rosary Prayer 30 - . ■ . r- - ■ * a— rainuic* ocrore mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48W7 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippers DeManter. Sunday Wonhip 9:15 aan. • Sunday School 10:30 aan. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RnaseO. Pastor A minion of St Ron Cnholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9J0aan. A Visitation. Don Brail Phone 269-945-9121. Nuraery available MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. for all ages 1000 ant Adnkdec- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Mteing Ends MeetLos Pteraon leading Evening Service 6^X) p.m. >.m. adults; Sing* •11:00 aan. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Mter Dnvid Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippiana 2.4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 a.m.; Worship HOOaan., 600 pan. Wifaratey: Bible Claw 700 p.m.. Clmaa for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street Dehon Paswr Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and II aan. Sunday School far all aces al 9:45 a.m Nursery provided. Jr Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening*. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Dehon Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescription^ Arrangements by Home. Middleville. I the Beeler Funeral D.C Murray| Baby D.C. Murray, the precious daughter of Kurt and Mary Murray was taken Home to be with Jesus shortly after her birth on Monday, November 15,2004. She is also survived by her grandparents, Thonus and Nancy Dowker, and Arlan and Donna Murray; great grandmother, Mary Murray; and many other loving relatives. A private family service *vas held at Harvest Community Church. The family has suggested that in lew of flowers, contributions may be made to Harvest Community Church for “Bring Annie Home". Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Like Odessa. I Bettip Ann Purgiel| ADA - Betty Ann1 Purgiel, age 56, of Hastings, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 in Ada. She is survived by son. Kevin (Naeole) Purgiel of Ada; daughter, Cindy (Tim) Lawrence of Byron Center, grandchildren, Garrett. Rein. Cole and Peyton Purgiel; mother. Edna (Bob) Moore of Waterford; special friends. Merchal Martin of Tampa, FL and Jannie Powell of Hastings. A memorial visitation was held Wednesday November 17, 2004 at 2-4 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Vernon D. Hayes________ | FREEPORT - Vernon D. Hayes, age 85, of Freeport, passed away November 12,2004. Mr. Hayes was bom in Hastings on December 5, 1918, the son of Ernest and Florence Mae (Kelley) Hayes. He was a retiree of Hastings Aluminum. He was a veteran of WWU serving his country in the U.S. Army and while stationed in England, he met and married Dorothy Hook on September 7, 1943. and she preced­ ed him in death. Mr. Hayes loved fishing and hunting and working in this garden. He is survived by a -on and daughter-in­ law Vernon and Linda Hayes of Freeport, a granddaughter Samantha Douglas of Freeport and a grandson John Hayes of Tampa. Florida, a brother. Linden Hayes of Hawaii, three great grandchildren and sever­ al nieces and nephews. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Airangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th “* * “ Ouldrea GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH God's love. "Where Everyone b Someone Special.” For iafonnaboo call I-616731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. Dale A. Miller NASHVILLE - Mr. Dak A. Milkr. age 90. of Thomappk Lake Rd. in Nashvilk. passed away Saturday. November 13. 2004 at his home Dak was born in Lacey, oo July IS. 1914, he was the son of the late Glenn and Don (Benedict) Milkr.' He was raised in Lacey area and attended area schools there includ­ ing The Ellis country school. Dak held several different employment positions throughout his working career but spent the last 17 yean working for the Barry County Road Commissioa. He formerly retired in 1978. He was the widower of Faith (Howell) Milkr. The couple was married on November 17.1940 in Msddlevilk. The o»pk's wedding dak was also Faith's birthday. After they were married, the coupk made their home in several South Wes Michigan comminutes, but raised their family primari­ ly in the Hak. and Hastings, areas. The coupk had been married for 63 yean when Faith passed away in July 2004. Throughout their lives the coupk faithfully Mended the Assembly of God Church, but most recently attended New Life Asaembly in Hastings.. Dak is survived by his sons: Gerald (Gloria) Milkr. Lloyd (Edna) Milkr, Keith (Sharon) Miller. Dean Miller, Harold (Cotink) Milkr. Eugene (Rita) Milkr. Wirt Miller. Earl (Connk) Miller. Howard (Darlene) Milkr. Paul (Roae) Milkr. and Bryan Miller, his daughter Karen Milkr. bis brothers: Melbourne Miller. Eldon Miller. Vermn Miller. Maynard Miller. Merwyn Milkr. and Nik Miller, his sisters; Gkndcrra Clemens Marion Elwonhs. Thelma Youngs, le is also survived by 30 grandciiildrenand several great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Faith, his son Leon Milkr. a HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Services 1:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 aan. Kids for Chnst. II am Worship 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashvilk, MI 49073. Pastor Don Rmcoe. (517) 852-9228. Momma Celebration 10 aan. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry. leadership tiainiug Doris E. Eltxroth HASTINGS - Doris E. Eltzroth, age 90, of Hastings, died Friday. November 12, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Eltzroth was bom on May 11,1914 in Reynolds, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Sophia (Lueker) Munzel. She was raised in the LaPorte. Indiana area and attended school there. She moved to Jackson, in 1949 from LaPorte. to Grand Rapids in 1970 and to Hastings in 1980. She was married to Porter Eltzroth in January 1945. She was employed as a beautician and in retail sales. Doris was a member of Hastings Grace Lutheran Church and the Sarah Circle of the church. Mrs. Eltzroth is survived by her son, Gerald (Virginia) Eltzroth of Nashville and Elmore (Cinda) Eltzroth. of Lansing; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; brother, Alfred -Bud" Munzel of San Antonio. Texas; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband. Porter in 1974; daughter. Ruth Budde in 1979; grandson. Steve Budde; great grand­ son, David Eltzroth; brothers. Cart and Edgar Munzel; sisters. Selma Melser and Laura Mellenthin. Services were held Monday. November 15, 20C4 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Fairplains Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St acron from Tom's Mattel). Setear Pastor CaH Church This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: SAND RIDGE BANK PRAIRIEVILLE BULE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Prater. Bernard Blair Associate Pratx. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 aan.; Worship Service 11 aan.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pan. Treva Shaw House HASTINGS - Trcva Shaw House, age 80 of Hastings, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was released in to the loving arms of her Saviour on Friday, November 12. 2004. Trcva was born July 8. 1924 in Westfield. North Carolina. After graduating from high school she moved to Washington. D.C., dur­ ing WWI1 where she worked typing and decoding messages to and from the ships at sea. There she met her husband Francis James House, who preceded her in death. Her greatest joys were sharing her love of God and her family. She touched many lives through her love of God and in their hearts she will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her parent' Zeb and Esther Shaw; her brothers, Gilmer Shaw and Herbert Shaw. She is survived by her sister Susie Gordon of Pinnacle. NC and her children. Richard (Eva) House. Venus. TX. Carol Cook. Spokane. WA. Daniel (Vicki) House. Vermontville. Stephen (Jeannette) House. Springdale. WA. Sharon (Larry) Tilley. Hastings. She is also survived by many lov­ ing grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family »thankful she was able to spend her last days at home with her loved ones sur­ rounding her. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or vis­ itation. 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pntt Unraday. Nov. II 3:45 pan. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pan. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adventuren; 7X» p.m. Choir. Saturday. Nov. 20 - 10:00 aan. Catechism 4; 2.00 p.m. The Way; 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion; 8.00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sundr,. Nov. 21- 800 A 10:45 aan. Holy Communion; 9:30 aan. Sunday School; 600-800 pan. High School Youth Group. Tuesday. Nov. 23 - 100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 6:30 pan. Evangelism/Outreach Team. Wednesday. Nov. 24- 1000 aan. nt ■ . » wmuwaicnen. Save Hundreds of Dollars with Our ADVANCE PIANNING i Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan | Henrietta Leona (Hutto) Fhcher | CALEDONU - Henrietta Leona (Rena) Fischer, age 86. of Caledonia went to be with her Lord on Tuesday. November 16,2004. She is survived by her busband of 59 years. Beryl; her children, Joan (Alan) Stack. Bob Fischer. Jim (Paulette) Fischer, aad Jane (Geny)Kabelman; her grandchildren. Doug Stack. Tun (Rani) Stack. Angela (Tbdd) Coe. Andy Fischer. Dayna Fischer Derek Fischer. Branooo KiDennan, tna Jamison K>oeiniaii, her great-grandchildren, Tbbias Stack aad Madeline Coe; her sister, Ruth Martin; her brothers and sister-in-law. Leiter "Jake* (Louise) Jahnke; her sistern-in-law, Billie Jahnke, Leona Fischer, and Elvis Fischer, and numerous cousins, nieces aad nephews. She was a life member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Cakdouia. Funeral services for Henrietta win be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church. 8436 Kraft St. Caledonia with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. Iwkrmrar Holy comers Cemetery. Members of the family will receive rela­ tives and friends al the Matthysae-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to St Paul Lutheran Church or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MaohysaeKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home |Maxwell L Curtice| HASTINGS FUST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CALEDONIA - Maxwell L Canice. age 76, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 13.2004 after a long iU- 209 W. Green Street Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Nooo and 100-3.00 pan. Friday 900 aan.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Comemptr.ary Service. 10:30 Refreshuientt, 1100 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday ubool classes st 8:15. 9:30 aad II am. Chancel Chou rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. aad the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pan. ness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years. Eva; his stepdaughter. Dawn (Graham) MacDougaU of Florida; his granddaughter. Carrie Wenger of California; his sister, Minnie (William) Hemelink of Grand Rapids; his sisters-in-law. Avis (Mel) Patterson of Kentwood. Lois Schantz of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Wednesday. November 17, at Stroo Funeral Home, with Dr. Bradley P. Kalajainen officiating. Entombment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given tn FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 aan. Traditional Worship; 11:20 aan. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both services. November 21 * Home of Hope. Arrangements are by Stroo Funeral Home. Gve i Mutel fat oa p « foraw 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY daughter Jeanette Milkr, and an infant daughter Faith, his brothers Gknn, Royal, and infant brothers Wesdall. and Gordon, as­ ter Eleanor Fey, Wilma Couch, and Loniae Poller. Funeral services were held a The Daniels Funeral Horne. Nashvilk oo Wednesday, November 17, 2004 with Pastor Gknn Brahnam ofFiciating. Interment took place at the Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Tbwnship. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. 1. Enable* you to “Celebrate Your Life. Your Way" 2. Provide* you with all the options and services available. 3. Eliminates emotional overspending as all your plans axe known. 4. Guarantees that you will never have to pay more than today's prices. 5. Provide* you and your loved ones with total peace of mind. 6. Planning in advance is one of the mow loving and caring things you can do for your family 7. Allow* you to choose one of our payment option*. David C. Wren Location Manager n Funeral Home, inc. 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2471 Fax: (269) 945-2296 A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 9454526. �Francisca A. Jansen j Thoma* “Edward" Lechleitner HASTINGS - Clarence H. White, age 82, of Hastings aad formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 in Hastings. Clarence was bom October 4. 1922 in Colbran. CO. the son of Bert E. and Laura L. (Tryon) White. He retired from Kemco Inc. and was a member of Robbins United Methodist Church and the Eaton Rapids Lian's Chib. Surviving him are his wife of 56 years. Aletha; two daughters. Suzanne Marie (Brian) Pufpaff of Hastings and Cynthia Joyce (Bryan) Wade of Holt; four grandchil­ dren; Nathan (Amy) Pufpaff. Kristin Pufpaff. Timothy Wade, Alison (Aaron) Todd and one niece. Linda Massaro of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 11 azn. oo Thursday. November 18, 2004 al the ShellyOdell Funeral Home. 518 S. Main, Eaton If desiring memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church, in memory of Clarence. LANSING—Bruce N. Vrogindewey. age 84. joined his wife in Heaven on Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004, at Altera Clare Bridge of Delta in Lansing. He was boro Sept 6. 1920, in Chicago, the son of Abram L. and Lessie M. (Kenneda) Vrogindewey. Bruce married Beatrice E Walker Feb. 7, 1942, and they celebrated 57 years together prior to Bea's passing in October 1999. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School, be immediately went to work for Western Electric Company and retired as a supervisor after 36 years. During that time he supervised a defense site on the DEW line at the Arctic Circle from 1956 to 1957. He was a member of the Western Electric Pioneer Retiree organization, the American Legion, and a member of the VFW. Brace enjoyed being a "gentleman" fanner, his horses and dogs, and his four girls and their families. Brace served in World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the Pacific Theater during his tour of duty He was proceed in death by his wife, Beatrice; his sister. Dorothy Kistler, and his half-brother. C. Edward LeGron. Surviving relatives are daughters: Joan (James) Culp of St. Johns; Joy (Richard) St John of Charlotte; Jill (Stephen) Alflen of Hastings; Jean (Rick) Reniewicz of DeWitt; 12 grandchildren: Jodi (Scott) Gratson, Lisa (James Joyt. Petra (John) Hinkle. Steve (Wendy) Si John. Heath (Jenifer) Alflen, Sara (Brad Thornell) Si John. Trevor (Cyrena) Alflen. Nathan (Andrea) Reniewicz, Daniel (Ariane) St John. Amanda (Ron VanEtten) Reniewicz, Brian St. John and Stephanie St. John; twel ve great­ grandchildren, plus two more due in May 2005; sister Eileen (Robert) Alexander of Cameron Park. Calif.; and many nieces and Funeral services were held Friday, November 12, 2004, at Girrbach Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Currie arid Assistant Pastor Dave Wood officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Mason. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Aleijah Annaletee Brock GRAND RAPIDS ■ Francisca A. Jansen, age 79. of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, November 13. 2004. Preceding her in death was her loving hus­ band, Carl Jansen (11/81). She is survived by her daughters. Fran Vrona and son-in-law. John Vrona of Alto and Joanna Honebrink and son-in-law Richard Honebrink of Fort Smith. AR. She will be dearly missed by her grand­ children Joshua and Trevor Vrona, Brenda Brasuell and Ken Honebrink, and great­ grandchildren Brittney. Austin and Kody Brasuell. Francisca immigrated to Canada 1957 and to the U.S. in 1961. She was a homemaker and did volunteer work at Little Sisters of die Poor and Senior Neighbors for the last 22+ years. She spent many hours knitting sweaters for children and donated her time to R.SV.P. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 xm. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE Caledonia. A Vigil Service was held Tuesday al Matthhysse-Kuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home. Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home or Michigan Christian Home. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. William J. Neleon Jr home.com). Marguerite E. Smith William Nelson, Michigan HASTINGS - William J. Nelson Jr., age 89, of Hastings died on Sunday, November 14, 2004 at his place of residence on Mixer Road, Hastings. He was born February 8, 1915 in Frankfort, the son of William J. Sr. and Abbie (Hopkins) Nelson. William attended school in Bath, and helped on the family farm. He was an artist and loved to draw - some of his art was published in newspapers. William also enjoyed horse races, reading and baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by a brother. Burton Nelson of Arizona, many nieces, nephews, and many great nieces and great nephews. Sue Kohler, a niece, was his caregiver for the last 10 years - be had lived with her for the last three months. Funeral and Committal services were held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Interment was private at Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. CHARLOTTE - Howard J. Blommer of Charlotte, formerly of Vermontville and Belding, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 10,2004 in Charlotte. Mr. Blommer was bom November 1,1919 in Detroit the son of Charles and Myrtle (McIntyre) Blommer and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War IL He was part owner of the BA V Plumbing and Heating in Mulliken for many years and retired from Sparrow Hospital in 1981. In addition he worked for Thomas Home Construction Co. in Belding and was an elec­ trical inspector for Ionia County for several HASTINGS - Aleijah Annalesse Brock, the seven week old daughter of Honesty Peters and Loony Brock, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 13,2004. Aleijah was bom in Hastings on September 22.2004 In her short life she touched many hearts and was loved by everyone. She is survived by her parents, Honesty and Loony: sisters, Dulecia Vela, Larieca Vela, and Alisha Wilke; brothers, Amadeo Vela, and Nathan Strouse; grandparents, Taylor Peters, Marline Peters, Karen and Jerry Rutledge; great grandmothers, Patricia Brock and Lorraine Peters; niece, Astacia; special friends. Sherry Howe, Gretchen Everett, Heather Bowen, and Kelley McArthur, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Aleijah was pre­ ceded in death by great grandparents, Isaac Peters, William Brock and Rex and AnaLee Fraysier, and several cousins. The funeral service was held on Wednesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Aleijah*s family. HASTINGS - Lewis J. Guernsey Sr., age 80. of Hastings, died Wednesday. November 10. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Guernsey was born on November 30, 1923 in Ionia, the son of Ambrose and Iva (Peacock) Guernsey. He was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas and attended Fish School, Freeport School and Hastings schools, graduating in 1942 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army from January 21, 1943 until his discharge August 2. 1945. His service in the military for 2 1/2 years included the European Theater where he was wounded in Normandy on July 17, 1944. He was married to Rose M. (Higgins) Borton in 1948 The couple lived in the Freeport area for 41 years before moving to Hastings in 1989. She was employed at EW. Bliss Company for 38 1/2 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of D. A.V.. enjoyed burn­ ing and fishing. Mr. Guernsey is survived by his wife. Rose; daughters. Judith (Bob) Landes of Hastings and Linda Thompson of Hastings; son, Lewis J. (Kathy) Guernsey Jr. of Caledonia; step-sons. Ross (Donna) Borton of Hastings and Larry (Kathy) Burdick of Hickory Comers; step-daughter. Sharon (David) Slocum of Hastings; 22 grandchil­ dren; several great grandchildren; sister. Lauretta (John) Balyeat of Hastings and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers. Harland. Wilson. Eugene and Martin Guernsey. Services were held Saturday. November 13, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Maple Grove Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wren-funeral- He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Blonuner of Southgate and Ann (Ron) Olmstead of Vermontville; one son. Robert (Carolyn) Blommer of Charlotte; grandchil­ dren. Steve, Scott and Kevin Blommer. Greg Olmstead and Jody Franklin; three stepchil­ dren, Tom. David and Michael Johnson; one brother, John of National City; 18 step grand­ children and several great grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his par­ ents; four brothers; wives. Julia. Irene and Joyce and stepdaughter's. Donna Hillis, Elaine Woolston and Lucille Vcrmilya. Funeral services were held Saturday. November 13, 2004 al the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment was in Dewitt Cemetery, Dewitt Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Heart Association. Arrangements were made by BurkheadGreen Funeral Home. MANITOWOC - Marilyn V. Dory, age 69. who resided with her daughter and son-in­ law. Sharon and Rick Johnson. 1424 South 11th Street, Manitowoc, formerly of Lake ing. November 15. 2004, at her daughter aad son-in-laws residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Private graveside services for the family v ill be held later this week with bunal to take Wis. Marilyn was born July 29. 1935 in Sheboygan. Wis. She was the daughter of the laic Wilbur and Evelyn Reimer Wright. She was a graduate of Sheboygan High School. Marilyn was employed with Tbomapple Manor in Hastings for many years from where she retired in 1997. On November 16. 1956 she married Douglas Doty in Chicago. 111. He preceded her in death May 2003. die Eagles Auxiliary in Woodland. She araa HASTINGS Thomas "Edward" Lechleitner, age 95. of Hastings passed to his rest oo November 15, 2004 at Carveth Village and awaits the call of the Life Giver oo the insurrection morning He was born oo his parents Fair Lake Farm in Delton oo January II, 1909, the son of Charles and Winnie (Jones) lechleitner. He was raised in Delton’s Bunnell grade school district and graduated from Hastings High School in 1929. In the early 1930's. Ed worked oo his father's farm and was employed by the REO Motor Car Company in Lansing as an apprentice. In 1935. be began small fanning and also was hired by the EW. Bliss Company as a pattern maker. Ed retired in 1971 and contin­ ued fanning and woodworking - doing jobs for local businesses. He made 28 grandfather seven greet-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters. Madeline. Marguerite (Neal) Welches. aad Meda (Kenneth) Span; and one brother. Leo Lechleitner. Visitation win be held from 6-8 pjn. oo Thursday, November 18. 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Funeral attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. She was married to Loy Smith on July 4, 1937. Marguerite and husband Loy owned and operated Smith’s Well Drilling business tn Hastings for many years where she did the bookkeeping for the company. She attended Thornapple Valley Church, former member Hastings Women of the Moose, long-time volunteer at Hastings Tendercare, enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Barbara Leach of Saranac, Ruth Reid and Helen Walsh, both of Hastings; 14 grandchil­ dren; 29 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Preceding her in deadi were her husband Loy on Dec. 20, 1985; sons, William Smith in 1957 and Fred Smith in 1999; grandsons Tony Colter in 1964 and Fred Smith in 1998; brother, Robert Benner. Services were held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Associate Minister Carla M. Smith officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) services will be held at the Hastings SeventhDay Adventist Church at 11 a.m. oo Friday, November 19. 2004. Pastor Philip Colburn will officiate. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Three Angels Broadcasting Network Satellites T.V. Station or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. SARASOTA, FLORIDA - Our beloved son, Roy William Pritchard, boro March 23, 1987, in Kalamazoo, passed over to heaven oo November 5.2004, in Sarasota. Florida. He left us young, but in doing so is frozen in time, youthful and handsome for all eterni­ ty He was raised in Delton and went to Central. Northeastern and Hastings High School. He was a member of Tbomapple Valley Church and loved soccer and snowboarding. Roy leaves behind a loving father John William Pritchard; a devoted mother Lynn Pritchard and her companion Lee Bruch; sis­ ters, Shannon Keizer and husband (Chris Keizer), one niece and two nephews; Krista Barns and companion (Mark Harris); grand­ mother. grandfather; aunts; uncle; cousins and close friends. Roy spread such joy. love and laughter in his life and will be missed by all who knew and love him dearly. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 9. 2004 al 10 am. at GriffithCline Funeral Home. Manatee Avenue Chapel. A memorial service will be held on November 20. at Tbomapple Valley Church from 3 to 5:30 p.m. GIRL, Olivia Florence, born at Bronson Bruce and Sherri Snyder of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 2 m. and 20.5 inches long. GIRL, Amber Rae, bcrn at Peanock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2004 al 2.-01 ajn. to Jason and Katyn Markley of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 19 ircbes long. TWINS, Andrew David Rhodes II and Andrea Louise Rhodes, bcrn at Pemtock Hospital on Nov. 2,2004. Andrew was bcrn al 11.48 a.m and weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs 5 lbs. 1 ox. BOY, Joseph Benjamin, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 30. 2004 M 9-35 a-m. to Tammy and Joe Stuffier of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 19 in. long. BOY, Brennen Taylor Hodges, born al Pennock Hospital on Oct 30. 2004 at 11:35 aan. to Mindy Gildncr and Benjamin Hodges of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 14ozs.andwas 21 inches long. GIRL, Berlin Kay. born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 27.2004 at 3:52 ».m to Rebecca and Joaeph Olcheske of Naahville. Weighing 7 GIRL, Rhianna Mae Peterson, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 27, 2004 at 6:14 im to Heather Zigler and Eric Peterson of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 on. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Paige Louise, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 30. 2004 at 7:44 a.m.to Steven and Carrie Hopkins of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/4 in. long. BOY, Nathan Dewaine Packer, born on Oct 31. 2004 in Auburn, WA to Kristen Janard and Nathan Packer. He is also welcomed home by grandparents. Cam Jarrad and parents, Genell aad W.D. Carroll of Wichita Falls. Texas, Jan and Dick Dixon of Nsahville. MI and great-great grandmother, Geneva Ruble. ofTulsa, Okla. TWINS - Joseph Thomas and Katelynn Anna, boro as St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids on November 14, 2004 to Tom and Donna Davis. Joseph was boro at 12.-07 p.m. and weighed 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 inches long. Katelyns was born at 12.09 p.m. and weighed 3 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Thanks to you... Over 798 youth graduated from the DARE program in 2002-2003. Just say NO to drugs! PRINT PLUS for ed in death by her husband Douglas in 2003 and one brother. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home aad Cremation Service. 628 Nonh Water Street, Manitowoc, Wis.. is assisting the family with Edward married Ruth Zeleha on November moved to a small farm in Hastings in 1941 where Ed enjoyed raising sheep and tending a small fruit orchard. A great source of Ed's strength has been his been a member of 70 years. His carpenter skills were very helpful when the current church was built in 1972. Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth, daughters. Nancy and Judy Lechleitner of Hastings. Shirley (Douglas) Bennett of Ringgold, Georgia, and one son. Thomas Edward ID (Linda) Lechleitner of Allegan. Sharing in the loss are six grandchildren aad HASTINGS - Marguerite E. Smith, age 88, of Hastings, died Monday, November 15, 2004 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Smith was born on January 6,1916 in Hastings, the daughter of Floyd and Celia (Both) Benner. She was raised in the Hastings area and excellent cook. Marilyn is survived by one son and daugh­ ter-in-law, William and Nevy Doty. Waupaca. Wis.; two daughters and one son-in-law. Sharon and Rick Johnson. Dodie Lutzke and special friend Mike Groelle, both of Manitowoc. Wis.. her twin sister, Marlene Neville. York. Neb.; eight grandchildren; 14 That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Robert Todd Augustine, Dehon and Diane Carter. Allegan. Dana Foss Wiggin, Jr.. Middleville Deborah Lee Baxter, Middleville. Donald Anthony Lawson. Delton Heather Lynn Calhoun. Delton. Matthew John Longstreet. Wayland Amber Gail Klinge, Wayland. Kim and and and �PaO« 8 - Thursday, November 18. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ^nnie’s MAILBOX by Katity Mitchem and Marcy Sugar Fret Not, a contemporary music grot p. will have a concert at 7 pm. Sunday night Nov. 21, at the Central United Methodist Church. The monthly immunization clinic will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Nov. 24, in the basement of Central UMC. Christmas Round the Town will be held Friday and Saturday. Nov. 26 and 27. Flyers are already in business places announcing the locations. Christmas crafts will be on sale at most of the locations with baskets, dried flowers, bird houses and more. There will be lunch served at the VFW and at St. Edward's. A number of crafters will have their wares at St Edward's Family Center. The Depot/Museum will be open both days, with two crafters on site and also baked goods The community Thanksgiving service will ba held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the first Congregational Church. The service is sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. The musical group New Creations of Battle Creek appeared on Nov. 9 at Fellowship Hall. The host Alethian group from the church had advertised the concert was open to the public. The drummer was a young Mr. Beard from Battle Creek. His parents also came. His father was Edward Beard, son of Charles and Charlotte, who grew up in the home of his grandparents. Ernest and Alice Beard, north­ west of town. Ed and his wife live in Assyria Township. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday. Nov. 11. at Lake Manor. Members Dean and Phyllis Moltmaker frow? Sterling Heights attended. The program was on the history of Central UMC, with part of a 1904 history read, photographs shown and posters with enlarged prints of 1904 and 1903 newspaper clippings from the Lake Odessa Wave. Included were stories of the horserac­ ing parson who was chastised for not only owning race horses, but having conditions which came close to betting and stories of the parson whose sermons touched on theologynot quite in keeping with his denomination's stance. In the early days there was a change of pastors nearly every year. The congregation’s first building (from the 1870s) is still in use as the Youth Center, owned by the United Brethren conference, and its second building has just observed its 100th year of use on Fourth Avenue. The congregation met in the McCartney Opera House for nearly a year between sale of the Second Avenue Church and the completion of the new church. Lynda Cobb was the evening's hostess. The skyline on Emerson Street changed rapidly last week. On Saturday, the floor of the new freight house was smoothed and ready for further work. The pipes were run for heating, and so was the equipment for electri­ cal use. On Monday, the side walls went up and the rafters were hoisted into position. By Tuesday afternoon most of the roof boards panels were nailed into place. By Thursday some of the underiayment for the roof was in position. By Saturday the roof was complet­ ed. The interior partitions are in place and windows are installed. One comer room at the front will be for the Ionia County Genealogical Society, which pledged and has paid in full $5,000 toward the project. This will give the ICGS a meeting place, library space and storage. Since the banquet on Oc*.. 23. there are 220 thick white books on First Families members. The former EBI building across Fourth Avenue from Carl's Supermarket now houses the barbershop which was formerly farther north on Fourth but also a new business. Precise Cut Signmaking. They advertise vinyl and wooden signs, car and truck lettering, banners, magnetic signs, plastic signs and yard signs. Edgar Fleetham of rural Sunfield will observe his 90th birthday on Friday of this week (Nov. 19). He and wife Rosa (Beland) celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in August They have four adult children, Jeannine Rogers, Anne Merrill, Floyd of Grand Haven and Terry of Jonesville. Edgar was a member of the Tri-County Mental Health Board for 23 years and was on the Eaton County board of Commissioners (supervisors) for 38 years. He also was a member of the Sunfield school board. Lions Club and remains an active member of the Sunfield UMC. The highway project is in the final stages. Lane markings are finished so we have three clearly marked lanes as M-50 passes through the village. The finish work seems to be at the business places such as the gas nations and at Swifty's PLACE on the south edge of the vil­ lage park. Private driveways seem to be done and so are the intersections, which had to have adjustments in surface. Laurie A. Kensington and Charles R. Sunior are pleased to announce their engagement. A December 2004 wedding is being planned. The Lykins brothers will be celebrating their 80th birthday on Nov. 25.2004 (Thanksgiving). If you would like to help them celebrate, please send a birthday card to: Charlie/Sherm Lykins, 5282 Thornapple Lake Road. Nashville. MI 49073 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Bring your special event photos to us for |Grand Opening quality, professional processing. BUILDING BLOCKS CD 2'/2 YEAR OPTION CD ADD TO YOUR BALANCE INCREASE THE RATE FtilC Hastings City Bank • 269-945-2401 • www.hastingscitybank.com J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Itch or infection? Dear Annie: I am 17 years old and recently became sexually active. I use protection 100 percent of the time. Annie, I think something is wrong "down there.” Actually, 1 think it might be tinea cruris, which I know is athlete's foot spread through self-contact Tinea cruris is suppos­ edly easy to treat through over-the-counter topical medications. I know I should see a gynecologist about this, but 1 don't want my parents to know I've lost my virginity. I can't think of another rea­ son to ask my mom to take me to a gynecolo­ gist Also. I cannot afford to see a doctor without my parents' insurance. I know what I need to do, but I don't know how to go about doing it I hope you can give me some guidance. Thanks. - Harrisburg, Pa. Dear Harrisburg: Tinea cruris is a fungal infection like jock itch, but you could get it "down there” by wearing too-tight clothing, not washing after exercise or not drying your body sufficiently after showering. And it gives you the perfect excuse to ask your mother to take you to the gynecologist Tell her you have some kind of itching and you think h's time for a gynecologist to check you out. When you get to the doctor's office, ask your room to wait outside for you (tell her you're old enough to do this alone), which will allow you to speak to the doctor private>y We hope this will provide an opportunity for you to open up the lines of communica­ tion with at least one of your parents. While initially they may be disappointed to learn that you are sexually active, they will get past it, and it will be beneficial for you to have their guidance. Please try. Friendly user Dear Annie: I find myself in what I would classify as a friendship with a co-worker. Actually. I am her assistant ’Myra’ calls me at all hours of tire day, including weekends and evenings. We discuss everything — her children's problems, her family and her fiance Myra and her fiance just finalized their list for their wedding attendants, and I find it a lit­ tle depressing that, while I am good enough to be a sounding board, apparently. I'm not good enough to be a bridesmaid. In fact, her atten­ dants are mostly women who dislike the groom and have been quite vocal about it Myra has given me other duties at the wed­ ding, but they are more like working assign­ ments and don't involve any fun or interaction with the bridal party. Is it possible that what I assumed was a friendship is actually an extension of my job description? - Feeling Down About Myself Dear Feeling Down: Myra sees you as her assistant. That means she expects you to lis­ ten to her complaints, provide support and advice, and take whatever assignments are given to you. Is this friendship? No. Although Myra no doubt appreciates the help you offer, it is not the same as a true friendship. Don't take it too bard, though. She probably thinks you're a terrific assistant. On obituary list? patence and do not want to have a blow-up with this woman. Do I have any legal rights to protect me against her cigarette smoke? I don't want to move. Can she be forced out? — Trouble Breathing in San Leandro, Calif. Dear San Leandro: No. There are no cur­ rent laws, even in California, that prohibit someone from smoking inside her own apart­ ment Since you have a health condition, it's possible you can seek redress through the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission. Otherwise, try adding some ventilation to your own place, perhaps a fil­ tration system, that will help you breathe eas­ ier. And start looking for another place soon, preferably one with a no-smoking policy. Stop the strain Dear Annie: I am dating "Roger,” a man I love very much. In the past Roger has dated overly jealous women who cheated on him, and now I am living in their shadow. If he neglects to introduce me to someone and I ask who it is, he jumps to the conclusion that I am jealous. If I am late when we are scheduled to go somewhere, he will leave without me. " '.owever, if HE is behind schedule and I call to see if he is on the way, he thinks I am checking up on him and becomes very angry. Roger currently is not speaking to me because I called to ask where be was. I just don't know what to do. — Confused in Freeport, Ill. Dear Confused: It is unhealthy to walk on eggshells in a relationship because you fear upsetting the orf^r person. Roger is insecure, childish, suspicious and inconsiderate. Get out while you can. He's not right for you (or anyone else). Help for holidays Dear Annie: As a Navy wife and a vet, I appreciate al! that b done for our servicemen and women, especially during the holidays. I would like to ask you and your readers to take it one step further. Many of these deployed young men and women have young spouses and small chil­ dren who live oo military bases, far from fam­ ily members and with little money to afford a visit home. Being away can be difficult, and there is the added stress of helping the chil­ dren cope without the other parent. I would like to ask that people consider opening their homes, or asking their places of worship, civic groups, esc., to invite this often-overlooked groqr of people so your hol­ iday events. Just contact the neatest military installation and ask for their Public Affairs Office. They will help you advertise your event so families can RSVP. It could make a world of difference. - M.A. Dear MA: Thank you for reminding orreaders that the holiday season can be lonely and stressful for military families. Please con­ sider inviting them to your holiday festivities and making this time truly special. Dear Annie: I recently teamed that my hus­ band, ‘Joe,’ had an affair that produced a child. Before I could deal with it, Joe died of a heart attack. Joe and I have three young children. Should I include the out-of-wedlock child's name in Joe's obituary or wait until after the funeral to let the family know? I am devastated by Joe's death and the affair. What should I do? - West Covina. Calif. Dear W. Covina: You don’t have to broad­ cast Joe's affair by listing the child in the obit­ uary unless you want to. Inform the family when things calm down. Our condolences. Annie's Mailbox is written by Knthy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e mail your questions to anniestnailboxGcomcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Bax 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page al www.cnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC.b Fed up in smoke Dear Annie: I have lived in a wonderful apartment for five years. Three months ago. a woman who is a heavy smoker moved in downstairs. Her smoke drifts into my apart­ ment. even when I have my windows and patio door closed. Last month, the smell was so bad. I went to her apartment to confront her. She apologized and promised to buy a smokeless ashtray, but nothing has changed. Also, she is a senior cit­ izen, and I know it would be nearly impossi­ ble for her to quit I have gone to my doctor because the sec­ ondhand smoke is affecting my health. He put me on allergy medication, but I am still suf­ fering. I can feel the smoke burning in my throat and lungs. 1 am so concerned that I've started wearing a dust mask to filter out the smoke. I have talked to the management office and was told there is nothing they can do. I also checked my lease, and although there is a sec­ tion regarding 'nuisances,” cigarette smoke isn't listed. Please help me. I am losing my Honor Roll; Cedar Creek Christian First acadesnic quarter (Students must have a 3-3 or higher grade point average for the marking period to qual­ ity) • Fourth grade — Katie Halliwill and Kayla Pennock. • Fifth grade — Andrea Polley (all As) Kaylee. DeMink (all As). Phillip Mishler and Samantha Hoolsema. Sixth grade - Ariel Hayward (all As) and Zach Halliwill. Eighth grade — Autumn Polley. Dustin Dowding and Rebecca Zantjer (all As). Ninth grade — Amber Poll. Jon Cross (all As) and Quinn Cook (all As). 10th grade — Anna Ibbolson 12th grade - Matt Woolley and Zack Norton (all As). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 18. 2004 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS FromlookTIME to TIME memory A down lane... Reed’s Opera House Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Take Action During "Retirement Planning Week" Reed's Opera House By Joyce Weinbrecht Reed’s Opera House was the third opera house in Hastings. The first was in the Union Hall. I02 W. State Street. The second opera house was in Ford’s Hotel, 202 E. State Street. Reed's Opera House is probably the best remem­ bered of the three. About 1890 Lee Reed added a second story to his carriage shop, which was located on the northwest comer of Jefferson and Apple Street. This was used as a public hall. The original building was built by the Reed Brothers, Lee and Merrick, after their return from the Civil War. For many years, stage plays and musicals were held in the “House.” Edith Lombard Smith played the piano and Lee Reed played the violin for dancing classes around the turn of the century Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McElwain taught the dancing classes. The Opera House was used for various pur­ poses after it was no longer needed as a gath­ ering place. Around I915 there was a compa­ ny which manufactured the top bow for auto bodies. It was also used as a silent movie the­ ater, a skating rink and a penny arcade. In I933, the Civic Players used the Opera House for their productions, the last perform­ ance of the group was held in 1937. The building was dismantled in the early 1950s and the materials used in many places. Source Barry County History', 1985. Thanks to you... 648,943 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center This is National Retirement Planning Week - which means it's a great time to determine how to boost your prospects for a comfortable retirement. National Retirement Planning Week is sponsored by the National Retirement Planning Coalition, a group of financial industry organizations whose goal is to edu­ cate people on the issues related to retirement planning. And it appears that most people could benefit from this type of education. In fact, the evidence suggests that most of us aren't saving enough for retirement - and we don't even know how much we should save. Consider the following: • The U.S. personal savings rate, as a per­ centage of disposable personal income, was just 2.1 percent in 2003, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Two decades ear­ lier, in 1984, this rate was 10.8 percent. • Only about four in !0 workers have cal­ culated how much they'll need to save to live comfortably in retirement, according to the 2004 Retirement Confidence Survey, pub­ lished by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. These statistics are telling a pretty scary story. What can you do to make sure it isn't your story? Take the following steps: • Envision your retirement lifestyle - When you think of "retirement.’' what images come to your mind? Will you travel the world? Open a small business or do some consulting work? Devote your time to charitable activi­ ties? The first step toward achieving your ideal retirement is to envision it. • Put a "price tag" on your retirement Once you know what you want to do during your retirement, you need to calculate, at least in broad terms, how much it will cost. Specifically, you'll want to know about how much money you'll need at the time you retire, how much income you might have dur­ ing retirement, and how much you'll need to withdraw each year from your various retire­ ment plans (IRA. 40l(k). etc.) Obviously, these calculations can be complex, so you STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. ATIT SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cota NmtaCtayHer Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors IBM XPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Sei neo Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pfizer Inc. 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Harry Adrounie, Hastings Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D. Family Medicine Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES Let your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! . . otofe«ional- ProRressiv, 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM »361O6________________________________________________________________ Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 10 - Thursday. November 18. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Vikes come back in 2nd half to end Saxon season by Brett Bremer Hastings senior Amber Peck races around Lakewood's Morgan Pennington, after stealing the ball away from the Vikings early in the first quarter Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hockey players must enjoy their stay-at-home lifestyle With laundry piling towards a summit Sir Edmund Hillary would be frightened to climb, I found myself near the back of my closet the other morning. Back by the graduation gowns, ok! Halloween costumes, high school soccer jersey’s, and a shin I recognize from the eighth grade photo album, I came across an interesting artifact In spots, black and yellow shown from under the dust It had some type of name sewn across the front, and small patches on the shoulders. A careful clearing of the cobwebs and a quick shake over back porch revealed the letters P-l-T-T-S-B-U-R-G-H. I thought “wow." I thought I grew out of my Terry Bradshaw T-shirt in the very early 80’s. The Steelers are on top of the football world again. I might be able to put this to Sports Editor A small shot of confidence could carry the Hastings Saxons only so far in the district tournament. The Saxons won their final game of the regular season for the second straight year, then saw the season end in their first district contest. Lakewood knocked off the Saxons 51-44 in the first round of the Class B district tour­ nament at Lakewood High School Monday night, despite trailing Hastings for the first 25 minutes. The Saxons came out with tenacious full court pressure, making crisp passes, and quick decisions on the offensive end. Saxon senior Natalie Pennington opened the scoring with a three-point bomb, and Hastings held a lead until 7.05 remained in the game. Trailing by two heading into the fourth quarter. Lakewood scored 12 of the game’s next 13 points and held oo as the Saxons started hurrying three-point buckets. “I give them credit,’’ said Lakewood head coach Kate Prominski of the Saxons. “They out-played us for three quarters. They came out here with nothing to lose, and that’s exactly how they played. Those girls had a lot more confidence than we did." With Viking junior Stevie Spetoskey on the bench with two fouls between the end of the first quarter and the middle of the second. Hastings built a ten-point advantage. Spetoskey didn’t do much scoring, but she controled the Viking offense as it worked the ball against the Saxon pressure. On the other end of the floor, the Vikings switched from their coach’s favored hard-nosed man-to­ man defense into a 3-2 zone. “We just didn’t adjust." said Saxon coach Tina Poirier. “We just haven't seen a lot of that type of zone. We were trying a lot of things, but our shooters went cold from the outside.*’ Junior guard Brooklyn Pierce did her best to bold the Saxon lead. She scored tea of her game high 16 points in the third quarter. The Vikings trimmed the Saxon lead to 21-17 at the half. Rachel King finally tied the game at 34 for Lakewood with 7:05 left A steal and a basket by Sylvia Welch, two points from Toni Hazel, and a bucket by Jessica Johnson pushed the Vikings into the lead with five minutes left Lakewood just had too many weapons working. Welch, King, and Johnson each fin­ ished with a team high nine points. Spetoskey and Chelsea Brehm added seven apiece. The senior King also had ten rebounds. “She played all four quarters. < don’t think I ever took her out** Prominski said of King. “Her work ethic... She’s probably the most tenacious kid I buve ever coached. She does­ n’t quit" Natalie Pennington had nine points for Hastings, but no oth^r j^ayer had more than five. The Vikings built their lead to as many as I1 points, until three-pointers by Pennington, Pierce, and Amber Peck gave the Saxons a glimmer of hope. But that’s all it was, as the Vikings did just enough down the stretch from the free throw line to secure the victory. The Saxons end head coach Tina Poirier’s second season with a record of 2-19. Hastings' second win of the season came against Sparta in the O-K Conference cross­ over contest last Thursday night in Hastings. The Saxons shut down the Spartans in the third quarter, to turn a close ball game into a route. Hastings went on to win 51 -25. A six-point Saxon lead at the half turned into a 22-point advantage when they outscored the Spartans 16-0 in the third peri­ od. “They have played so hard this year." Poirier said of her girls in tears after the con­ test with Lakewood. “The played hard against Sparta. They were ready for Lakewood, and they played great until the end of the second quarter. They're all great kids though. I’ve enjoyed them a lot." Pennington led Hastings with eight points in the win over Sparta, Dana Shilling scored seven points, and Pierce, Peck. Kelsey Howell, and Jodi Jolley each added six. Hastings' Dana Shining dribbles past Lakewood’s Emily MacDonald in the cor­ ner during the second half of Monday's district opener, which the Vikings won 51­ 44 (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons* Natalie Pennington (24) puts pressure on Lakewood's Stevie Spetoskey in the backcourt, during the second half Monday night at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood Round-up Lakewood was limping a bit heading into Monday night’s district opener against Hastings. The Viking eagers fell in their final four games of the Capital Area Activities Conference season, including a 43-30 loss to “Williamston oh Thursday night. “Every night is a different night for us. and that’s the most frustrating thing 1 think I’ve found as a head coach." said Prominski. Williamston got a hand, or two, on most of Lakewood's passes in the early going and built a 14-4 advantage by the end of the first quarter. * The Vikings did settle down and get back in the ball game. Three-point baskets by Spetoskey and Welch sliced the Hornet lead to two points with just over five minutes left in the third quarter. On the other end of the floor. Lakewood couldn’t slow down the combination of Williamston center Dori Williams and guard Kelly Bennett. The two scored all 11 of Willimastoo's points in the third quarter. Williams and Bennett hit Williamston’s only eight field goals in the second half, and tied for the game high with 17 points apiece. petoskey led Lakewood with 14 points, while Rachel King and Morgan Pennington added five apiece. No one else in the game had more than three points. A couple blocked shots, a couple rebounds, and some good defense by Johnson on Williams slowed the Hornets in the final minutes of the third quarter and opening minutes of the fourth quarter, but Lakewood couldn’t take advantage. “Any time wc had a spark here and there, they just kind of came up with a stop." said Prominski of the Hornets. Lakewood trailed by just three points. 32­ 29. after a bucket by Spetoskey with just under six minutes left to play. It was the Vikings only field goal of the fourth quarter. The Vikings scored just three points in the period. “At this point, it’s kind of devastating." said Prominski. “Another in a string of heart­ breakers for us. I really, really wanted to get that win or those seniors. Williamston threw out some different things defensively, and it took us too long to adjust to what they did. Culbert’s double-double not enough against Hackett C.C. use. I thought I could clear the dust off the shoulder patches to reveal the number. Maybe it was an Antwaan Randle El jersey, or Franco Harris, Louis Lipps, it couldn't be boy wonder Ben Rothlesberger could it Those weren't numbers on the shoulders. It was a funny geometric design. Some type of flightless bird. Football jersey’s don’t have long sleeves and stripes around the bot­ tom. do they? I knew I'd seen the logo before, but where. I figured it was time to check out the best catalog of athletic teams, players, and jersey's around. Video games. Throw Madden 2005 in the Playstation 2 and see what happens. It’s supposed to have dozens and dozens of “old school" squads. The shirt didn’t match any old Pittsburgh teams. Who else wears black and gold? Maybe they just weren't on that game. No luck on Madden 2000 for the Playstation. Pittsburgh, black and gold. Duh. the Pirates. I hadn't even thought of that. Throw all-star baseball into the PS-2. Still no luck. The colors are right The town is right. Something’s not adding up. A quick glance at Tomb Raider, Grand Theft Auto, into the Playstation. Still n*> luck, but it was fun searching. I was almost ready to give up, *til I found another dust covered item. A Sega Genesis covered in dust With my mind spinning 1 plugged it in. Sonic the Hedgehog didn’t offer me much help, ‘til 1 stuck one last game in the old machine and the memories came flooding back. Stevens, ahead to Jagar leaves it for Lemieux who fires a one-time shot Goal. That was it back in the glory days of video games, NHL 94 was it and the Pittsburgh Penguins were the team to beat. Sure Wayne Gretzkey, Mark Messier, and Sergei Fedorov were good, but no team could keep up with Lemieux. Jagar. and Stevens. I don’t care who they played, 69-3 final score. More memories. Ice, skates, sticks, tape, sprawling goalies, fights, bright red lights and loud sirens Whatever happened to hockey. I know people in Pittsburgh forgot about it a long time ago, but didn't it used to be big around here? I heard they were going on strike? Whatever happened to that? Shouldn’t the season have started a while ago? 1 know the 2005 hockey video games came out. There's a cable channel simulating the season and giving nightly updates on ho^ everyone is doing, but I don’t get cable. Oh, I know why I haven’t heard anything lately. The Red Wings are on a west coast swing. They play at Anaheim tomorrow and Los Angeles on Sunday. How come the Red Wings’ site doesn't have any stats for the season, or even standings, but the schedule is all there? I guess I could vote on who the greatest Red Wing defender of all time is. except I don’t really remember what the game looks like. Why wasn’t I worried about this a month or two ago when the season started? Maybe that’s what happened. Maybe, the players just forgot. Maybe, the owners just forgot. I’ll bet the Zamboni driver and the guy that’s supposed to sell the beer remem­ bered. With all this free time that they have, I bet Chris Chelios and Peter Forsberg have had plenty of time to do their laundry. They haven’t had to go to the back of the closet and see a sweater, with a strap in the back, an insignia on the chest, and their name plastered across the shoulders for the world to see. If you see Kris Draper or Keith Tkachuck at the local Spin and Huff, or Suds and Swirl, could you tap him on the shoulder and remind him what his job used to be for me. The Delton Kellogg seniors are honored before the final home basketball game of the regular season on Thursday night (from left) Courtney Younglove, Angelina Poteet Danielle Boyce, and Alex Alaniz. (Photo by Perry Hardin) After playing an outstanding game against Kalamazoo Christian last Tuesday, the Delton Kellogg Panthers cooled off and were downed by Had ett Catholic Central in the Kalamazoo Valley Association season finale. Everyone but junior Alex Culbert cooled off considerably shooting the ball in the Panthers’ 49-36 loss last Thursday. Culbert poured in 19 points, by hitting seven of her 13 shots from the field. The rest of the Delton Panthers hit just five field goals, and the Panthers were zero for three from behind the three-point line. “Hackett plays good D," said Delton coach Rick Williams. “We did not handle it very well." Things were okay in the early going for DK. The Fighting Irish led by just one point at the end of the first quarter. Hackett built a nine point lead by holding Delton to just six points apiece in the second and third quarters. Jordan Haines. Katie Smoczynski. and Alex Alaniz all fouled our for DK. Culbert added 12 rebounds to her game high scoring honors. Haines added 11 points. Hackett was led by Jackie Murphy’s 14 point performance, while Caitlin Boumen added ten points. The Panthers end the regular season with an 11-9 record, and a 7-5 mark in the KVA. Kalamazoo Christian earned the KVA title with a perfect 12-0 conference record. Hackett and Paw Paw finished in a second place tie with 8-4 league records, leaving Delton in fourth place ahead of Parchment, Pennfieid. and Galesburg-Augusta. Delton Kellogg junior guard Katie Smoczynski puts up a shot in the first half of Thursday night’s Panther loss to Hackett Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 18. 2004 - Page 11 Trojans earn a third shot at Wayland Wildcats by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans don’t feel the pressure when opponents come at them with full-court defense. Allegan’s press was unable to affect the Thomapple Kellogg girls Tuesday night, as the Trojans raced to a 65-53 win over the Tigers in the first round of the Class B district at Lakewood High School. ‘Team’s can’t press us. I don’t know why." said Trojan coach Jen Shaw after the win. “I thought we did a good job breaking the press and fast-breaking. We really took advantage of those opportunities.” Having talented ball handlers like ^phomore Ashleigh Lund, and seniors Chanda Brice and Kristy Hall helps when facing full­ court D, as does having an all-conference for­ ward like Jessica Flaska waiting for the ball on the other end. The junior Flaska poured in 32 points and had 15 rebounds in the win, tu set up a third showdown of the season between the TK Trojans and Wayland Wildcats. The two teams met twice in one week in mid-October, with the Wildcats winning the first meeting by 1 i points and the second by three. The Trojans struggled from the free throw line in the two contests, which allowed Wayland to pull away in the fourth quarter. TK hit just 20 of its 37 free throws against Allegan, but Trojan starters combined to go 14 of 19 from the line. Shaw said Flaska’s been working overtime on her free throws, since a last second miss at Caledonia on the front end of a one-and-one Trojan junior Jessica Flaska finds space between Allegan defenders Tuesday for two of her 32 points in TK’s 65-53 district victory over the ligers. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with the Scots clinging to a one-point lead. She hit her first eight attempts Tuesday night “I am really proud of my girts,” said Shaw. “They never broke down. They had the desire to stick with it, even when Allegan made a run a couple of times there.” Flaska had nine points in the first quarter, as TK built a 15-8 lead at the end of one. Senior Ashley Aspinall had the Trojan’s other six points, on a pair of three-point baskets and finished with eight points. Holly Smith was the other Trojan in double digits, with 11 points. The ball started bouncing Allegan’s way in the second quarter. Loose balls led to a couple easy buckets for the Tigers. With 4:28 left in the first half a three-point shot by the Tigers’ Abby Arado hit the rim, the backboard, then the rim again before rolling around and in to make it 23-22 in favor of TK. The Trojans turned things around after a time-out and led 35-26 at the half. TK ran away with the game in a foul filled second half, and led by as many as 17 points by constantly beating the Tigers up and doivn the floor. Senior guard Keeli DeKoster topped Allegan with 11 points. She was the only Tiger in double figures. Nicole Richmond added eight points. The Trojans are now 6-15 heading into tonight’s district temifinal. The winner will advance to Saturday night’s district final at Lakewood, with the district champ opening regional play at Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville on Monday. In the O-K cross-over contest to close the regular season last Thursday, the seventh place Trojans from the O-K Gold were topped by the seventh place Greenville Yellow Jackets from ihe O-K White in a cross-over contest 55-45. The Trojans broke out to a three-point lead in the first quarter, then saw Greenville build its lead with the help of five three point bas­ kets. The Yellow Jackets were also 22 of 31 from the free throw line. Flaska led TK with 15 points. Holly Smith added ten and Ashley Aspinall nine. Nana Almanza led Greenville with 16 points. Thomapple Kellogg senior Ashley Aspinall (34) is hammered in the lane as she tries to get a shot off in front of Allegan defenders Megan Mokma (24) and Kalyrm Morris in the first half of Tuesday's district opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The O-K Gold went 3-5 against the White on Thursday, with Lowell remaining unbeat- en at the top by knocking off Wyoming Park 61-50. Lions fall to 0-3 against Eagles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The third time wasn’t the charm for Maple Valley against Olivet The Eagles knocked the Lions out of the Class C district tournament at Dansville on the first night (Monday), 52-42. Problems that have plagued the Lions all season long, cost them once again. Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes estimates that his team turned tlie ball over roughly 22 times a game this season while shooting just 33-percent from the floor. Class D, dominated the Lions in the second half. Maple Valley scored just three points in the third quarter and one in the fourth. Lansing Christian all-state guard Tiffanie Staves had 24 points on eight three-point bas­ kets, and finished with a game high 35 points. The Pilgrims finished the regular season with a 19-1 record, and a 14-0 mark in the SMAA. The Lions trailed 37-22 at the half. Newton, VanZandt, and Driksna each scored six points for the Lions, who finish the regular season with a 6-8 mark in the league. Overall on the season the Lions had a record of 9-11. That’s dismal," added Wilkes. Chelsea Ciba led the defeat of the Lions. She hit four three-pointers, finished with 21 points, and added ten steals to her total for the season. Her total of 225 steals is only eight shy of the state’s single-season record. All that ,«dded up to a 15 points lead for the Eagles in the third quarter. The Lions were able to fight back with some good defense of their own, and cut the Eagle lead to five points at one point Too often though, a steal by the Lions would just lead to a turnover on the other end. Lion senior Krista Driksna didn’t do any­ thing to hurt her team on the offensive end in her final game. She tossed in 13 points. Senior Amy Abbott added ten for the Lions, while sophomore Kristen VanZandt scored eight The Lions had to try and foul down the stretch, but it didn’t pan out. Amy Joostberns, Kortney Ewing, and Mindy Newton all fouled out of the game. Valley was hurt by the fact that Newton was in foul trouble for much of the evening. “These girls, they worked hard this year. They worked hard for me. We just struggled,’’ said Wilkes. “Those seniors are going to be hard to replace next year," he added, talking about his six girts who played their final basketball game for Maple Valley on Monday, Kyndra Root, Ewing, Abbott, Driksna, Lynzie Rigelman, as well as Tessa Robles who missed much of the season with an injury. Olivet also had Betsy Fisk score 13 points and Ashley Oberlin 12 Monday. The Eagles continued their season Wednesday evening against Bellevu* at Dansville. Lansing Christian finished off its Southern Michigan Athletic Association championship season by knocking off Maple Valley 75-26 last Thursday night. The Pilgrims, ranked second in the state in Maple Valley's Amy Joostberns tries to drive around Olivet guard Chelsea Ciba in Monday night's district opener at Dansville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley head girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes doesn’t want to watch during his team's 52-42 loss to Olivet in the open­ ing round of the Class C district tournament at Dansville on Monday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I �Pape 12- Thursday. Novambar U. 2004 - Tha HaaSnga Banner ■ Trojans slip one spot at swim final Spans Editor The TK-Hastings Trojans ended their sea­ son with five medal winning performances and six new team records at the O-K Rainbow III Conference Finals at Byron Center High School Saturday. The Trojans ended the regular season with a 2-4 conference record in fifrti place, and came up just a couple points sheet of match­ ing that at the league meet They finished sixth Saturday. "Overall the Trojan team had a 7-5 mark in dual meets. The season officially came to an end when diver Kelly Frame was eliminated from the regional round oo Tuesday evening. "We've established a foundation for a good solid program, which will hopefully build, and build, and build." said TK-Hastings coach Carl Schoessel. "We had two schools who came together to form oik team. They just realty hit it off. It wasn't too many days into the reason when you couldn't tell who was from which school anymore." Calvin Christian ran away with the confer­ ence crown, with 526 points. The Squires woo nine of the eleven races. Northview was sec­ ond with 423 points, followed by Byron Center 254, Unity Christian 248, WyomingUnited 208, TK-Hastings 203, and Wayland 174. The Trojans defeated the Wyoming-United team during the conference season, but a slim victory by the Wyoming-United girls over the Trojan 200-freestyle relay team helped posh them past TK-Hastings. The Trojan 200-free relay team of Mindy Warner. Sunday Matousek, Brandi Sutfin, and Chelsey event with their time of 153.85. but couldn't catch the Wyoming team that touched the wall in 1:53.42. It was still a great day for the Trojans. The 200-free relay was the only time where the TK-Hastings senior Sunday Matousek shoes through the waler during the 200-yard freestyle relay Saturday afternoon at Byron Comer. (Photo by Bratt Bremer) Teammates cheer on TK-Hastings swimmer Molly Wallace as she makes a turn Saturday in the 200-yard Individual medley at the conference championship meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojana furisbed behind an opponent they had defeated during the regular reason. Juniors Strumberger and Sutfm each earned two individual medals as well as all­ conference honors. Matousek won one indi­ vidual medal. The top six individuals in each event were awarded medals, while the top 16 individuals scored for their team. TKHastings girls scored in every event, and also had medal winning performances in all three relays. Strumberger was fifsh in the 50-yard KARAOKE > by Wally freestyle with a time of 27.61 seconds. She was one of three Trojans to score in the event Freshman Mindy Warner was seventh in 28.12 seconds, and junior Lauren Azevedo 15th in 29.82. Strumberger s other medal was won with a sixth place finish in the 100-meter freestyle, with a time of 1.-01.00. Three Trojans also scored in that event, with Mindy Warner com­ ing in eighth with a time of 1:02.75, and the senior Matousek touching the wall at 1:02.91 in tenth. In Memory Ivan J. Snyder 6/22/1920 - 11/16/1995 at At Shamrock Tave Mindy Warner and Matousek came up jest short of taking all-conference honors. Matousek's medal was earned in the 100yard breast stroke where she was sixth with a new team record in 1:1837. Sutfin won a medal for her sixth place finish in the 100yard butterfly with a time of 1:12.22, and her fifth place 500-yard freestyle time of 605.97. Scoring behind Sutfin for the Trojans in the 100 butterfly were junior Jasmine Brown in 14th place with a time of 1:21.64. and senior Rachel Steoru in 16th with her time of 1:25.27. Northview woo the three events Calvin Christian didn’t, the 500 freestyle, the 100 breast stroke, and the diving competition. Senior Nikki Butler of Northview won the diving competition with her score of 32835. Byron Center junior Danielle Maxey was sec­ ond with a point total of 294.80. TK-Hastings’ Kelly Frame was 11th in the diving competition, and Lauren Hartman 13th. Alicia Buchanan. Matousek, Sutfin. aad Stntmberger helped the Trojans get off to a great start to the day by setting a new team record with their sixth place time of 2.-08.96 in the 200-yard medley relay. Mindy Warner. Azevedo. Brown, and Heidi Warner finis J die Trojan scoring with their seventh place time of 4:18.96 in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Other Trojans placing on the final day of conference were Heidi Warner with a 13th place finish in the 200 free and 14th in the 500 free. Molly Wallace 16th ia the 200-yard indi­ vidual medley and 16th in the 100 breast stroke, and Buchanan 14th and Kayla Romanak 16th in the 100-yard backstroke. 9 pm to 1 am Saturday November 20“ ■if 5(j Anniversary emice Goodemoot waler ae her 400-yard freestyle relay teammate Erin Fluke hits the wall Saturday at the O-K Rainbow III Conference Championships in Byron Center. 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Nownta 18. 2004 - Pag. 13 Double feature at Maple Valley begins with Donkey basketball Plenty of hilarious action and a good crowd are expected to keep the Maple Valley High School gym buzzing December 3 al 6: 00 p.m. when a Donkey Batkithall Tournament u staged at Maple Valley Jt- Sr. High School. Immediately following the Donkey Basketball game the Maple Valley High School will present their production of "You Can't TUe It With You". The teams this year are the Juniocs. Community members. Seniors, and Maple Valley staff that will provide the entertain* men! for the night, and advance ticket sales indicate a large crowd will be on band for the The teams arc chosen, the battle lines drawn and the donkeys are ready to go. All that is needed is a full house al the Maple Valley gym. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to let the fans pour in and watch what the don­ key-backers claim to be “wilder than a rodeo" and "funnier than a circus". Concluding the donkey basketball game the Maple Valley High school drama club will be presenting the comedy "You Can't Take it With You". This will also be on December 2 and 4 at 7 p.m. The show on December 3 will start imme­ diately after the Donkey Ball Tournament. Tickets are available at the door for $5 stu­ dents and senior citizens and $6 for adults. Donkey Ball tournament. "Tickets have been selling well," said Jacob McMillon co-chainnan “In fact, every­ thing looks ready." Advanced tickets are sti’l oo sale at the Maple Valley High School Advance tickets are $5.00 adults and high school students. $3.00 for grade school students and senior cit­ izens. Tickets at the door will be $ 7.00 adults and high school students. $ 5.00 for grade school students and senior citizens. All pro­ ceeds will go to the Maple Valley FFA Chapter. The first game of the single, elimination tournament will feature a band of rough and ready riders from our communities and a selected group of equestrians from the under­ classmen. After this battle has been waged, the teachers will collide with the team of sen­ iors. The winners of the two hardwood wars will go after the less-than-coveted title in the championship game. Yet many fans believe it is the donkeys that are the very pride of the court and the stars of the show. The talented and sports-minded animals are from Buckeye Donkey Ball Co. of Marengo, Ohio, and all of them know their way around the basketball court. Donkey Basketball is played with eight donkeys and four riders on each team. One of the donkey teams is comprised of Thunder Ball. Snuffy. Kilroy and Honey Pot, Beetle Bomb. Super Stupid. Rigor Mortis, and Elvis is the world's buckin'est donkey. Hastings boys top all other youth teams at AYSO event A team of boys from Hastings recently won the AYSO U-12 Championship at the Allegan Tournament. Team members include, front from left, Jared Bosma, Danny Hamel, Mitchell Owen, Ian Beck. Quinton Brightner, Jeremy Dobbins, Macky Lewis. Kevin Bosma, back. Coach Dobbins, TJ Heath, Cody Redman. Stephen Mauer, Kevin Mauer, Will Sprauge, Eric Kendall, and Coach Vaughn. Shaw wins MIAA’s Zuidema award at Tri-State University he's won this season racing his Alcohol Go-Kart. (Photo supplied) Delton driver wins title Delton Kellogg student, seven-year-old Skyler Rogen took the Mid-season and over­ all WKA Championship for Alcohol Go-Kart Racing, this year at Ravenna Motor Park in Muskegon. This is just his first full year of Go-Kart racing. Skyler started driving Go-Karts in his parents yard when he was four-years-old. Skyler’s parents, Jeff and Dawn Rogers say that, “he just has no fear." His top speed when racing his Kart is 55 mph, on an asphalt track. Skyler is the first seven-year-old to take the championship at Ravenna Motor Park, and only the second person to do it in his first full season of racing. Skyler will attempt to continue his success next season by going semi-pro. and racing in Lansing, Indiana. Jackson and more. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Viking .............................................. 32-13 McPhillips & Kuzxva P.L.C................... 28-17 Larry Neil Agency.................................. .25-20 Ranger Die Inc............................................22-23 Floor Style Products .............................. 18-27 Cascade ....................................................... 10-35 James Gang..................................................8-37 Barry County YMCA 2004 Women's A Lengue Fall Volleyball Scores Slanunin' ...................................................... 36-9 Digit ..............................................................33-9 Walker. Huke. Sheldon...........................JI-4 V-Tec ............................................................11-31 FTMA ........................................................... 7-35 Senior Citizens Nash's Harem 26-14; King Pins 243-153; Kut-mpel 24-16; Wieland's 23-17; 4 B's 21­ 19; M&M's 21-19; Sun Risers 20-20; BATY 19.5-203: Butterfingers 19-21; Ward's Friends 19-21; Eariy Risen 183-1213; 41 SEnior 16-24; Pin Pals 153 243; Friends 13­ 27. Good Games aad Series Ladies - N. Brandt 136-351; C Hills 154-443; G. Denny 137-360: J. Kasmsky 147-403; T. Walker 166483; E Ulrich 168-481; S. Merrill 201­ 527; J. Allen 123-320; A. Letcbcoe 168-431; L. Yoder 174; R. Murphy 184-467; M. Kingsley 115; S. Patch 194-508. Good Game* aad Series Men - L. Brandt 233-564; E. Count 185-474: D. Kieney 179; R. Nash 170-487; D. Edwards 234-600; K. Schantz 179-456; M. Brandl 141-405; G. Forbey 174-174; J. Heney 151; L Markley 146: D. Murphy 156-425; W. MaHekoote 163-467; B. Terry 194-575. Bowtcrcttcs NBT 24-16; Dean's Dolis 23-17; Railroad Street Mill 203-193; Kent OU & Propene 20-20; Hecker Agency 193-203; Slagel Concrete Construction 13-27. Good Gaines aad Series - E. Ulrich 160­ 475: B. Hathaway 156-425; L. Greer 164­ 425; S. Drake 176-464; K. Fowler 174-448; S. Dunham 167-429; J. Gardner 143-372; L. Peltengill 148; L. Elision 246618; T. Christopher 209-499: P. Britten 174. paaeaasES aaa iefiumces aiua bmk aaaraME capital cmp. Grand Rapids, Ml | Phone 816-877-4235 * Aik about exclusive saving! and incentives when you book your next Disney vacation with Premier Tirevei A Cruise between November 15 - 19,2004! For more information, call: 0 Premier Travel A ^.*,, & Cruise . JKSS12SL uthorized 7105 Broadmoor. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (corner of Broadmoor & Kraft) 616-554-0311 Houn: Mon-Wed 9:30-8 - Tue-Thu-Fri 9:30-6 - Sat 10-1 ---------------------------- Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 24-16; Woodmansee Sawmill 23­ 17; Woodland Sales 21 1/2-18 1/2; Full House 21-19; Woodland Machine 19 1/2-20 1/2; Hastings City Bank 17 1/2-22 1/2; Yankee Zephyr 17-23; Consumers Concrete 16 1/2-23 1/2 Men's High Gone and Series- L Miller 289-686; S. Wilkins 152 G. Hanse 223; M Yon 181; D. Blakely 223-604; T. Graham 188-497; K. Beebe 196; T Neymeiyer 215­ 546; S Hause 202-461. Women Y High Game aad Series - S. Miller 180-391; C. O’Keefe 192-513; B. Wilkins 208-560: D. Service 171; T. Blakely 184-446; S. Brimmer 189-505; M. Westbrook 163-434. Wednesday RM. Hair Cate Center 30; Greengridge 26; Railroad Street Mill 23; Shamrock 23; Mace Fhamacy 21; Seeben 19; Eye and Ent 16. Wians’s Hgh Causes and Series - K. Becker 201-541; S. Pennington 170-494; B. Maker 164-480; N. Vnrney 158-406; J. Leo 140-405; J. Petteagill 179-403; B. High 143­ 400; E. Ulrich 178; D. Seeber 175; N. Boniface 169; N. Bechtel 153; D. Bums 148. Saaday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 26; 4 Horsemen 23; Bulls and Heifers 23; Red Dog 20; Sandbaggen 19; Fuqky Bowlers 19; Gutter Dusters 18; Team 12 18; Get-er-Dooe 17; Robben 15; 12 oxa. at a Time 14; Nobody's 12 Wosnea’s High Gasses aad Series - K. Becker 193-553; M. Kirchen 196-496; B. Barlow 126-378; J. Cortis 160; K Thompson 160; J. Shoebridge 157; B. Heath 152 L. Rentz 150; K Middleton 144. Men’s High Games aad Series ■ T. Barlow 236-584; J. Smith 205-572. A. Jenkins 190-564; M Kiddir 202-557; K Greenfield 215-552 C. Curtis 202-537; N. Robbe 167-448; T. Heath 156-405; B. Rentz 235; B. Falconer 214; K Hammontree 214; J. Sboebridge 209; J. Robbe 186; F. Thompson 167. 3rd Annual FREE MEAL PRAIRIEVILLE FAMILY INN Contact Nick Baiiow F Barnum 194-525; T. Loftus 190; T.Guriel 135; C. Burpee 170; M Miller 154; T. Daniels 192-571; V. Goodenbuig 180; L. Apscy 207-545; L. Kendall 124; L. Poland 170; B. Cuddahee 210-553. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 24.5-153; CB’s 24-16: Big Boy 22-18; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 22-18; Trouble 19 5-203; Ray's Excavating 19-21: 3 Blind Mice 16-24; Gutter Gals 13-27 High Games and Series - B. Hayes 133; C. Gates 16-14; S. Snider 122; T. Brown 169; K. Carpenter 175; L. Potter 212-519; S. Vandenburg 216-570; T. Daniels 185; T. Franklin 177; J. Rice 149; A. Norton 167; L Thimble 165; P. Cogswell 168; H Lenz 136; C Em 124; T. Waller 193; D. James 165; N. Clow 159; C Shook 131; P. Ramey 167; R. Brommel 137; V. Green 181-516 11-2 P.M. Join us for Disney Week ■ at Premier Travel Barry Comity YMCA 2004 Women’s B League Fail Volleyban Scores Sappanos.......................................................38-7 Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 28-16; Woodmansee Sawmill 27­ 17: Full House 22-22; Woodland Machine 213-22.5; Woodland Sales 20.523.5: Consumers Concrete 193-243; Hastings City Bank 183-253; Yankee Zephyr 17-27. Men's High Games & Series - IL Beebe 224-601; R. Miller 185; G Hanse 212; S. Wilkins 153. Women's High Gaines * Series - V. Scobey 154-394; E Vanesse 186; B. Rainey 137-348. M. Westbrook 160; D. Service 179; C O'Keefe 212-566. Thursday Angeto Fall Creek 25.5-143; CWY Repair 22-18; A.I.S. Engine 21-19; Coleman Agency 21­ 19: Hastings Bowl 21-19; Five G"s 19-21; Hastings City Bank 19-21; Cedar Creek Groc. 19-21; Varney's Const 18-22; Fiesta 143-253. High Games aad Series - T. Pennington 216; D. Curtis 180; J. Power 174;C. Haywaad- UT^OO; L. Perry 178; E. Hammontree 283; K. Kuhlman 175; L. Tri-State University1 senior men's soccer player Ben Shaw was named the MIAA’s Dr. Marvin A. Zuidema Award winner. Shaw is a mechanical engineering major from Hastings. He started in 19 games this season, while playing in all 20 without get­ ting a yellow or red card. Shaw is a member of Pi Tau Sigma, an honors fraternity, and has been a coach in the Angola Youth Soccer League. "I am extremely pleased that Ben has been honored with this award. I have an enormous ammount respect for Coach Zuidema, and 1 certainly feel Ben is deserving of this award. Ben has been a very steady piner for us all year. He played each game as if it were the most important game of he year and had a very positive influence on our team as a whole. His leadership off the field has been influential as well. He did a fantastic job as a youth league soccer coach this fall. It is play­ ers like Ben that make college athletics great to be around each day." said Tri-State coach Jeff Bateson. The Dr. Marvin A. Zuidema Award was first presented in 1999 in honor of Dr. Marvin A. Zuidema, a longtime men's soccer coach and athletic administrator, at Calvin College. The recipient is to be a senior selected for his contributions to team play, leadership quali­ ties, demonstration of ethical virtues and excellence in athletics and academics. BOWUNG SCORES This Is our way of thaiMng the community for their patronage --------------- "I Do You Remember Joe Daniel? www.prcniicrtrabeljnc.com ...................................... Wc remember: he aught us to drive, our first job at the gas station, his friends Community Action Agency of SouthCentral Michigan at McDonalds, Dolly Parton, Notre Dame v>. Alabama, WBCH, railroad tracks, his cars, 3 on the tree, Bruno, birdhouses, his southern drawl, Mr. Cordova Alabama, tree houses, calling us Haus or Slick, his sweaten, painting houses, car svashes, the caboose, Santy Clause, snowmobiles, him at the BUS DWYERS ■ Full-time and Substitutes. St Joe. Calhoun and Barry Counties. IMME­ Moose and Elks, referring to us as his Princess, the gorilla suit, bear hunts, DIATE OPENINGS. Responsible for transportation ot preschool aged children. Must pos­ singing songs to us like Old Mule, and the greatest story teller (stretcher) ever. sess valid CDL with group rating ol B or C with V endorsement, good driving record lor vehicle insurance purposes, ability to pass state criminal check, and willingness to par­ Wc miss him so much - hard to believe it's been one year since we’ve seen him ticipate in state bus driver training. WILLING TO TRAIN those that do not meet this crite­ smile or heard his great laugh. If Joe Daniel reached you in any way share an ria Physical and TB test required when hired. ’ole Joe story with a friend today because we are sure he is listening. Submit appUcationa/roaumta by mall to CAASCM, Attn: Human Reeoureee, P.O. Box 1020, Britta Creak, I* 49010, by tax at (209) 965-1152 or via email at yoiandac6caascm.org EOE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. _____ VC'r Imf you dW—Jimmy, Julie, Jill and Jacquie �Page 14 - Thunday. November 18.2004 - The Heatings Banner This firm is a debt collector attempting to cottect NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION tor tool purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Lorie Van Lewon and Holy Showman, a married NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, dataufe has bean mad* In few larrna and condaona al a certain mortgage made by David L KaBor and Apr* D. KaBor. huaband and Mortgagor*, to Broadmoor Financial Sarvtaaa. Inc. day of Aprfe. A.D.. 1066, and recncdad In few OS-a of America, dated August 20,2003 and recorded on October 2, 2003 In instrument No. 1114787, Barry PLEASE TAKE NOTICE fewt few toaovrtno b a summary of an Ondnanca wtach waa adopted by Norrember 0. 2004. and In few TownaNp of Praktovfefc on November 10. 2004. eafd Ordkwnce to which is now $71,456.26. The mortgage wS be forectooed by a sale of too property, at pubic auction to the highest bidder, on Thuraday, December 13, 2004 at 1D0 p.m. local M> TO COLLECT A OUT. ANY MPONMATION n OSTAM WU BE MEO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Kt THE NUMBER BELOW-YOU AREN ACTIVE MBJTARYOUTY. Mortgage Corporation, a McNgan Corporation, and aald County of Barry In Ubar 660 on Paga 670. and fOmartn and Sanaa L Kfenatki. huaband and McMgen. Tha property wS ba aotd Io pay tha aaid mortgage interaet M 115 percent, toredoeure coats, attorney PHAMEVUE TOWNSH— ORDtMANCE NO. <10 JANUARY 1 2008 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDNANCE: RATES, USAGE, REGULATIONS. MANDATORY CONNECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 1. TTTIE. TN* Onfenam* M be known e, ft* SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CflOtNANCE; RATES. USAGE. REGULATIONS. MANDATORY CONNECTION ANO ENFORCEMENT etedby toe GulLake Sewer and Vtoter Autoorty (too Authority). SECTION 3. OPERATION. The sewer oyotem ahal bo supervised and consoled by toe Authority Eight and 14/100 ddtors (370378.14). tor principal and intoreot and. The property to located in Cartton Township, Barry County, Michigan, and to daacribod in toe mortgage as: South 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. EXCEPT commencing 1280 toot West of too Northeast comer of too East SECTION 8 RATES; CONNECTION FEE; USER FEE; DEBT RETIREMENT FEE. This section lino is located approximately 807 toot North of too Southeast comer of too Northeast 1M of Section 16, Town 4 North, Rango 8 West, and running Westerly 1280 feet Dale: November 15,2004 P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 obbmibl SECTION 14. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. Written notice of vtotetion may bo provided, but include al expenses to which the munidpeRy has been put in connection with too municipal rM which meg bo enjoined. In addition to too above, any businees. Industry or person violating any pro­ SECTON 15. JALDfTY, SEVERAB8JTY. EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLICATION.This Ordkwwo ing Ctrcutt Court in aaid County), at toe pre mien eight and one half percent (8.5%) per annum and nd legal coots, charges and expenses, inducing toe WE OBTAM WSX BE MEO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW — YOU ARE Si ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. to damages caused by a sewage dtopoeai system event in accordance with Public Act 170 of 1864, SECTION 12. M8PECTDN8. Any structure receiving sanitary sower service shad bo subject to MORTGAGE SALE - Deteutt has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy H. Coffman, a singto man, original mortgagor(s), Io Key Bank USA, NA. Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2003, and recorded on Ouobor 7, 2003 in instrument 1115069, in Barry county records, due at the date hereof toe eum of Six Thousand Six Hundred Twarty-Nine And 72/100 Dollars (36.829.72). irctuRng intereol st 630% par annum. Under the power of auto contained In said mort- folows: Property attested in too Township of Irving, County of Barry. State of Mktoigon. to wtt: THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRBED AS. BEGINNMG ATA POINT ON THE WEST UK* OF SAID NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER DISTANT 132 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAJD NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUAR­ TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE EA£.T 30625 FEET. THENCE NORTH 429.00 FEET. THENCE WEST 30625 FEET TO WEST LME OF SAD NORTH HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAD WEST LME 429.00 FEET TO THE POttfTOFBEGMMNG. Commonly known as: 5119 Woodachooi Rd., Dote± October 21.2004 (209) 823-6171 10116 South Norrta Road DoNon, McMgan 49046 (299)623-2064 County Courtoouee in Hastings at 1W PM, on December 2,2004. Said premiaes are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lot 17 and Lot 18 of doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in from toe dote of such sate. Dated: October 28, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC F 248393.1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Key Bank USA, NA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ski 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate #038786F01 703 E. Court St, FSnt Ml 48503 Tolophono: (810) 238-4330 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Men Longstreet u a partner wiA At for firm of Get 4 property and pre-padd funeral contracts) as of the firrt day tfou, nro/ estate and general cnil/cru divide that figure by two. The maximum Protected Spousal Amount is $92,760.00, with a minimum of $18,552.00. Forexampie,acoupiewith$70300mcou«tebfc assets would be allowed to keep $2300 for the irnti- tutiooated spome and another $35300 ($70,000 ♦ 2 ■ Eighty-Four Tlrousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 85/100 Dollars (384.483 85). todudtog interest at 10.89% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort- would hive to be “spent down** before Med in id eligibili­ ty is Mfeevcd would be $33,000 ($70)000 - $2,009 $35,000 ■ $33JJOO). On the other hand, a couple with $200,000 in couatebie assets would be allowed to keep $92,760.00 (the maximum allowance) for the community eligibility n achieved would be $105,240 ($200,000 $92.760-$2300-$105,240). retains roentahir anas that exceed the combination of the specifically. Clients we aec have many options for reduc­ ing their countable assets other than paying for mining THIS ARTICLE “community spouse**) is allowed to keep additional assets: A OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT WW GFELONGSTTIEET.COM MR LONGSTREET CAN BE REACHED AT PLUS for quality film processing be forectooed by a sale of toe mortgaged premiaes, or some part at them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM. on December 9,2004. Said premiees are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 2 North, Rango 10 West described as toftows: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer post of said Section 17; North 1 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 10*12.49 toot to the point of beginning of this description, toenco North 89 degrees 05 minthe Southeast 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of said Section 17. 45032 toot to too centerline of Marsh Road; thence North 4 degrees 20 minutes 40 secSouth 89 degrees 05 minutes 32 seconds East on said North lino 434.97 feet to the East IM poet of said Southwest IM thence South 01 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds East, on said 1M Bns, 261.35 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 4, 2004 For more informatton. please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Ameriquest Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MfecKgan 48025-5822 File 4038718F01 Ste 200 Rte S038008F01 WE ORTMN MLL M MO FOR THAT PUR- MUTARYDUTY. October 7. ntod on October 18,2002 Forty-Two Thousand Rvo Hundred Rtty-Nho And 56/100 Dottars (314236936), todudtog interest at 9.4% per annum. Foractoau THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aete moy bo your County Courtoouee in Hastings st 1B0 PM, on January 6. 2005. Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are of SecSon 34. Town 2 north. Range 8 Wool dtotent If...--—. ---------- - te too; thence Wool 440 toot; toenco Irt I !- - - wasrw igcLM । —Bongago x^o^npany, a —wemgan Corporation, Mortgagee, doted February 24,1888. and recorded on March 3, 1888 In instrument The Hrot Notional Bank of Chicago, as Trustee as South 99 feet along said oast too; toenco WW 400 too place of beginning. recorded on October 10, 1890 In instrument 1036703, in Berry county records, Mkhigan, on that event. MORTGAGE SALE - Deteutt hoe boon made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Rex Risnor and Tammy Risner, husband and wife, original mortgagors), Io Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 17,2003, and recorded on July 11,2003 in instrument 1108284, in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is FC D 248363.1308 Trott A Trott, P.C. NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT RJR- MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon note in Ute cone II II I iWf II II ■ or te *----- mooe ------ . FV M *Z me —eons a mongogo oy uranoi n. WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cote moy bo Mat October 28.2004 Dawe and Brenda S Dawe, husband and wito.ortg- ».M--- 4|1-. Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility beginning. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt hao boon made In vkted, notice « hereby giuon that said mortgage wM bo forectooed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, thereof, recorded in Uber 3 of Ptats, on Page 25 The redemption period shed be 6 moptoe from Barry TownaNp P.O. Box 70S, 156 E. Oratnrd Stmt December 2,2004 Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are (12-9) tor claims by reason of broken mains or service laterals tor interruption of service. The munidpM- tore la doinod. SECTION 13. CONNECTION TO SYSTEM. This section sets forth toe drcmtancM under wttich Thuraday toe 2nd day of December, 2004. al 100 «■ ba torectoaad al a state al pubic auction to too inspections are ttesbfohsd. Al users must comply wtth toe standards of toe City of Kalamazoo. SECTION 10. INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT. Requirements applcfote to users dbctwging SECTION 11. PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE. No person shed maictousty. wWutty or neglgentty Mad. notice b hereby gfwn 0taa aaid mortgage aS thence South 150 toot; fewnoa Weal 132 toot: ptooe of beginning, togatar wan an 18 toot ease- SECTION 9. OTHER CONOfTONS OF DISPOSAL Technic* standards applcablo to wastewater dtopoeal, private systems, old buldng aewore, prohibited discharges, limitations, preliminary treat- Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven And 32/100 Dolors (3108,64732). mdudtog intereot at 829% aab contained In aaid mortgage and pursuant to few SECTION 4. DEFNmONS. "forme used in thia Ordtoanco are defined. SECTION 5. CONNECTION. Pom* requirements and standards for connectton to too sower sys- wlto too sewer system and too bMng and cottodton of ouch fee*. SECTION 7. REVENUES. A procedure for receiving, accounting tor, and paying out revenues of too System Is pnMdod. The oporettng year of too System to April 1 through March 31. SECTION 8. HARDSHIP APPLICATION. A procedure for requesting and receiving determent of aaciaad by sold mortgage or any part traraof. and Dated: November 18,2004 date hereof toe sum of Staty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 81/100 Dollars (366.736.81). including interest at 8.125% per fe^* oe rorecfeoseo fete, oy a saw or tne mortgagee premwos. County Courthouse In Haafenga M 1OO PM. on Daoemiwr 2. 2004. Said premises are oluated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lol 37 of Oak Openings, WMnoon Lake, accordtog to me recoroeo poi mereor as reooroea in uoor 3 or The redemption period shod be 6 months from FC J 248393.1311 Trott 8 Trott. PC. ____ ___ Attorneys For Mortgogo Electronic Rogtotnttion 30400 TMograph Rd Ste 200 Btngham Ferms. MtaMgon 48025-6822 FIs F040480F01 tor toot purpoee. HetoS haa occurred In a mortgage made by Lode Wn Lauren and Hofey Shaunwn. a married woman and a ahgla vraman. Io Hr« Nafeonal Bank on September 10,2003 in Instrument No. 1112888, doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in from the date of such sale. Doted: October 28,2004 debt which ia now 371.45626. FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank One. National Aaooctefon, Mt/a The Aret National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #036376F01 Thuraday. December 16, 2004 at 10O p.m local SYNOPSIS Board members al present. Also 15 citizens and guests. Department reports and correspondence Gun River Watershed information received. Unanimously opposed sand and gravel special use permit. Brfte read and approved uanene narper. Gient Attested to by: Boyce Miner. Supervisor (11/16) The property I* wealed al Carton Townahtp. Barry Couray. MteNgari. and la daaotwd h few mortgage aa; Commencing al «w Nonhaaal corner of few Eaal Soctton 16. Town 4 North. Rango 8 Waal tor a ptaoo of beginning; toenoe South 160 toot; toenoe Weet 1452 toot; toenoe North 150 toot; toenco East 1452 thereof tor purpoooo of ingreoa and agrees. Township of Cartton Ateo a 1988 Patriot Mobtte Homo. Sanai #13091 AB Dote: November 15. 2004 Joseph B. Bockus, attorney tor mortgage holder 517-337-1617 (1»8) �The Huangs Banner - Thuraday. Nowrttr 1S. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Short Foracioour* Notice (AH Countfee) MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been mode in the condteons of a mortgage mode by FRANCIS L GRIMES II ANO DEBRA J. GRMES. HUSBAND ANO WFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. CALIFORNIA. Mortgagee, defed July 25. .7003, and recorded on September 5. 2C03, as toafrvmertt No. 1112508, Barry County Records, Mfchigen. and aaaigned by aaid mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING A SECURI­ TIZATION LLC. RNANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2003-C86 WITHOUT RECOURSE, by an assign­ ment dated August 6,2003, and recorded on March SL2004, asjnterument No. 112302^ Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctekned to be duo at tie date hereof the sum of three hundred seventy thousand five hundred sixty eight and 27/100 Dolan ($370,568.27), featuring interest at 6.750% per annum, with adjustable rate rider, Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given foat aaid mortgage wB bo forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hartings, Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on December 16 2004 Said premiere are situated In TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County, Michigan end are LOT 3. NEARS WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1. PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 81. The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1048CL 800.3241a. In which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 18.2004 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE­ MENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURITIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: ftasignaa of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Subs 300 Birmingham. Ml 480004816 For Informaion Pteaae Cai: (248) 540-7701 omm (12/9) MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made to the condteons of a certain mortgage made by. Ronnie E. Brown and Theresa M. Brown, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, doted March 14, 2003 and recorded September 30, 2003 in instrument * 1114574 Barry County Records, Mfchigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Doftara and FortyMno Cents ($94,740.49) inducing interest 94% psr annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and pro­ vided, nottoeto hsreby given foal aaid mortgage W bo forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue. al the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml al 1:00PM. on Thursday. December 18.2004. Said premteaa are attested in City of Hastings. Barry County, Mfchigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 11. Eastern addteon to the City of nasongs, accorang io mo recoraeo pan moreot. Commonly known as 528 8 Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49068 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from foo dste of ouch sate, unteos determined aban­ doned In accordance w* 1948CL 8004241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from foo date of ouch sate. Dated: NOVEMBER 3,2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potetevo & Associates. P.C. 811 SouftBNd. Softs 100 Rochester HMs, Ml 48X7 . (248)844-5123 MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFOftMADON WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may bo rescinded by the forectooing mortgagee, tn Slat avert, your ctemagea, If any, ehaft ba Hmilad aotaty to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, piue IrtaraeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan G. WBtem, III and Dobra L WMam, hueband and wWe, original mortgagors), to Option Ono Mortgage Corporalton. a Caftfomte Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2002, and recorded on November 21.2002 in instrument 1082091. In Barry county records. Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One And 82/100 Doftara ($228,891.82), including Interest al 7.85% psr annum. Under the power of eate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice la hsreby given that aaid mortgage w« bo forectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at pubic vendue, al tha Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM, on December 9,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Castteton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as:ThoEast3XteotoffoaEast1/2of the Southeast i/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North. Rango 7 Wool Ateo: The East 330 toot of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West. Lying Northeasterty of Township Road (430) angling across sted told The redemption period shal be 12 months from the dote of such sate. Dated: November 4,2004 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.583.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a tanomi corporation 30400 Talegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Finns, Michigan 40025-5822 FS. f039577F0l rvuute uf Mortgage rorecioeure sere TKS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DOT. AMY NFORMATKM WE ORTAM «RLL BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE 1BUTARV DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: ThM aate may be the oonddons ot • mortgage made by Jaaon A. Morrow, an unmarried man. original mortgagor.'.), io Union Federal Bank o< hdanapola. Mortgagee, dated November 6. 2002. and recorded on December 10.2002 In mekumam 1003420. In Barry county record!. Michigan, on which mongage there la claimed to be due at »w date hereof the aum ot One Hundred FMiyJkne Thouaand Nine Hunrked Forty And 14/100 DoBara (S15e.940.14), mdudktg kaareat at 7.5% par annum. Under the power ot aale contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute In such caaa made and pro­ vided. nodoe is hereby given the. aaM mortgage wB bo kxedoeed by a aateottw mortgaged premieoa. or acme part ot them, at pubic vendue, N the Barry County Courthouao In HaMlnga al 100 PM. on January 6. 2006 Said premieea are situated in TownaHp of Pralrevae. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecnoed aa: Lot t and ma North 112 ot Lol 2 of Spring Poke, aceoning » me recorded ptat thereof ae recorded In Uber 2 of Plata, on Pago 70. The redemption period shea bo 6 months from, mo dale of ouch aaie. urteoa deoarminad aban­ doned In accordance wtm MCLA 800 3241a In which cane the redemption period ahak bo X days from me date of ouch aale Deled: November 18.2004 For more inkxmaaicn. ptseae cak: FC W 248.5831312 Trott * Trott P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank ot Indmepoks W, Union Federal Savinqa Bank ot htSanapoPe 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forma, Mkhigan 48025-5822 FPa P0401B7F01 THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBtO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BtFORMtmON ORTAIMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE COPITACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE St ACTIVE natar 41 has been made In mo condBona of a mortgage mode by Gordan Noble and Kamy Noble, huaband and wile, to CltHtnancial Mortgage Company. Me., mortgagee, dated November 15. 2001 and recorded November 28. 2001 in Documenta 1070245 Barry County Record! There B claimed to be due on auch mortgage me aum of Ninety Thoueand Seven Hundred Thirty and 887100 DoPan (390.730.88) Including interact at me rMe of 10.34% per annum. Under the power of aale contained In me mort­ gage and da atMutoe ot ma Stale cf Mfchigan. notice la hereby given mat me mortgage wB be toradoead by a eato of me mortgaged pramlee,, or acme pert ot mam. at pubtc venue M tie Barry County Courthouao to Haatnge In Barry County. Mktligan at 1.00 p.m. on December 9, 2004. The premteaa are tocatod In the Townahip of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are ctoscribed ss: Commencing 105 test North of ths Southeast comsr of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sscfton 18. township 2 North of Range 10 West. Berry County. Mfchigan, tor pteoe of beginning; thence West 10 rods; lhence North 8 rods; thenoe East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods to the piece of beginning. Ths redemptton period shall be 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unteos the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241a. in which caae the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from tha dote of the safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectooing mortgogao can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous reooiutton with the bonower. In that event, your damages. If any, are ftmfted aotoly to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: November 11.2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CMInanctel Mortgage Company, inc., As MortgagoeP.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)467-1000 Fite No. 2012034 THM HRM * A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A OUT. ANY BWORftfATON OBTAMED WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTAAY DUTY. MORTGAGE Ml F Default has been made in the condfttons ot a mortgage made by Raymond Uftsy and Christine □ley. hueband and wife, to Cittftnanctei Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Homs Equity Servtoas Inc., mortgagee, dated September 30, 2000 and recorded October 27,2000 In Instrument Number 1051255, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine end 80/100 Dollars ($44279.00) including intereot ot the rate of 11.58% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mortgago and tw statutes of the State of Michigan, node* is hereby given that the mortgage wH be forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premteaa. or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mtohigin at 1XX) p.m. on December 16. 2004. The premises are located in the VMtego of Fi report. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of block 9 of Samuel Roush's edditton to the Vlftege of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of plats on page 23 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of ouch sate, untess the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which caae the redemptton period shaft be 30 days from the date of the sete. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simuHaneou s resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of foe bid emount tendered at sate. Dated: November 18,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citrfinandal Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 -5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No . 201.1787 Notice Of Mortg^e Forecioeure Sate TM8 ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aete trwy bo MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft hoe been made to the condteons of a mortgage made by Michael Rowers, and Robin Rowers. Husband and WWe. original mortgagor(s). to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated January 17. 1997, and recorded on January 31.1997 to Uber 884 on Page 575, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Rve And 31/100 Doftars ($80,975.31), tockxfing interest at 8.875% par annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wK bo forectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged premteaa, or some part of then ..at pubic vendue. aJ the Barry County Courthouse to Heatings al 1XX) PM. on Dooamber 9.2004. Said premteaa are sftuated to Township of Mapte Grove, Berry County. Mfchigan. and are described as: Beginning at a point on the Noth Line of Sectton 34. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West. Distant North 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 77 Seconds East. 68.39 Feet from the Northwest Comer of said Section 34; Thence North 89 Degrees 42 Minutes 27 Seconds East along seM North Line 652.55 Feet Thence South 00 Degrees 13 Minutes 50 Seconds West Paraftel wfth the West Une of said Section 34; 686.98 Feet to the Soufo Line ot the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sted Section 34; Thence South 89 Degrees 40 Mtoutes 42 Seconds West along aaid South Line. 663.42 Feet to foe East Line of Highway M-66; Thence North 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 17 Seconds East along aaid East Uns, 667.33 Feet to the Pteoe of Beginning Subject to a Private easement for Ingreee end Egreee end Pubic UlBttee purpoeee over foe Southerly 86 Feet thereof. The redemptton period shaft be 12 months from foe date of such sate. Dated: November 4.2004 For more toformatton, please cel: FC X 248.583 1302 Trott 8 ThJtt. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loens, Inc. d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-582k Rte *038451F01 <m"-“ Nottc* Of Mnrtgsfti Faredssare Bale TH» HRM B A D«Y COLLECTOR ATTBIPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USD FOR THAT PURPOGE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACPVE IMJTAIIVDUTY. ATTN PURCHASED: Thte eate mey be reecinttod by the foraclooirtg mortgagee. In thatowenLyourctemftgtoa,lfany,ehaNboftmllodootehrtofoerolMmofBioWdaiwounttan<ter*d at oala, piue Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made to the condtoons of a mortgage made by Bryan S. Cooley and Dentes L Cootey. huBand and wile, original mortgagors), to Now Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2002. and recorded on April 30. 2002 to toetrumont 1079868. to Barry county records. Michigan. and assign ad by said Mortgagee to Wefts Fargo Bank, NX. succeesor by merger to Wefts Fargo Bank Mtoneeota, National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Doan Witter Capital I Inc., Trust 2002-hX^3, Mortgags Pass-Through CortBcntes. Series 2002NC3as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there Is ctefrnod to bo duo al tie date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Rve And 14/100 Doftaro ($94.64514). includ­ ing Interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foot said mortgage wB be forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at pubic vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastens at 1XX) PM. on December 2. 2004. Said premises are sftuated to City of Heelings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Block 4 of R J. Grant's 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate on Page 16. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from foe date of ouch sate. Dated: October 28.2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC J 248^83.1311 Trott 8 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wefts Fargo Bank, NA. successor by merger to Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Aaeodatton, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Doan Wftter Capita I Inc., Trust 2002-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2002-NC3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *037351F01 Nodes Of Mortgage Foractoeura Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WftX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic nogirtration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2001. and recorded on December 18,2001 to instrument 1071687. and rerecorded on August 13. 2004 to instrument 1132385. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at foe date hereof the sum of Ntooty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-One And 45/100 Dollars ($88,141.45), inciudtog interest at 7J% per annum. Under the power of sate containod in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case mads and pro­ vided, nctico is hsreby given font said mortgage wB be forectosod by a sate of foe mortgaged premteaa, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouao to Hastings at 1XX) PM. or. December 9. 2004. Said premises are sftuated to Qty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: Lot 6 of Ammon Eaton's AddMon to foe City, tomerty Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 2 of Plats on Page 15. i no reoompuon penoo snas oo o morons from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: November 4.2004 For more k Am melton, pteaae cal: FC M 248.583 1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Moroage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fsrms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte S029001F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foractoeura Sate THB HRM BA DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPIBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATXM WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be reodndod by foe foractoakig mortgagee. In Brel event, your damages. If any, shaft be Rmiled aoialy to Mo roban of the Md araounl ten­ dered at sate, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon made In the condtttons of a mortgage made by David G. SchnMcar and Cindy K. Schnittkor, huaband and wtfo. original mortgagors), to negater Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated Auguat 18. 2000, and recorded on August 29, 2000 to instrument 1016803, and ataignod by said MortgRjoo «o Chaso Manhattoi Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporalton aa asaigneo by an assignment dated April 9, 2001 recorded on May 14, 2001 to instrument 1069740, to Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mort­ gage there is ctefrnod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Six And 07/100 Dollars ($120326.07). including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under foe power of aate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute to such cess mads and pro­ vided, notice is hsreby givon that said mortgags wffl ba forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of ttiem. at pubftc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on Doce^rtoe* 16.2004. Said premisos are situated in Townahip of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel EL Beginning at a point on the East Ine of Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 10 West dtetant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ ond West 396.00 test from foe East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.00 foot; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 foot; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330.00 test to said East Ine; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 teat along said Eset Ine to foe point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purpos­ es over foe Easterly 33 loot thereof for Bonder Road ine reoompuon penoo snas oe o morons num foe date of auch aate, unfoaa determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which caae the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from foo date of auch sate. Dated: Novembor 11.2004 For more fa Am matton, pteaae cal: FC 8 248.593 1304 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chaso Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mfchigan 48025-5822 Fite *039722F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foradooure Sate THB HRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POML PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has boon made to the condteons of a mortgage made by Thomas H Cooper, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Rogtefratton Systems, toe.. Mortgagee, dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on Augjst 15, 2003 m instrument 1111071. In Berry county records. Mfchigan. on which mortgage there * ctaimed to bo duo al the date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thouaand Three Hundred Thirty-Two And 86/100 Doftaro ($146332.86). inciudtog totereel at 8% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained to sted mort­ gage and foe staUe to ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given foot said mortgage wB bo forectooed by a eate of foo mortgaged premises. or some pert of them, at pubifc vendue, al ttw Bany County Courthouao to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on December 9.2004. Said promises are situated in VMtego of Mkldtevifto. Barry County. Michigan, and are daaerfood as: Lot 14. Rofttog Oska Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded piat foereof aa recorded to Uber 6 ot Plats, on Page 62 The redemptton period shaft be 6 monfos from tte date of such aate. untees determined ebendonod to accontence wfth MCLA 6003241a. to which caae foo redemption period shaft bo X days from foe date of ouch sate. Dated. Novenfoer 4.2004 For more information, pteaae cal: FC X 248.583 1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rtef03836lF01 _____ Notloa CN Mortg^e Fdractosur* Sate THB HRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTTO COLLECT A DOT ANY BFORMABON ttfE OBTABt WEX BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBBI BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe aate aiay be rea rinds tl by lha loracioeing mortgagae. In derad at aate, plua IntaraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft haa bean made in the conditions of ft mori'iage made by Neft C VttndorroesL an unmarried man, original mort­ gagors). to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtenaprito. A Federal Savings Bark, Mortgagee, dated May 10,1996, and recorded on May 21,1986 In Uber 661 on Pago 25. to Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there to ctefrnod to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Rve And 45/100 Doftars ($48,408.45). incluring totorust at 8% par annum Under the power of aate containod to aaid mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that arid mortgage wB bo forectooed by a eate of foo mortgoged premteaa, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at tho Bany County Courthouao to Heatings at 1XX) PM. on December 2,2004. Said premteaa are situated to Township of Pralrevilfe, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: A parcel of land to the Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 of Sectton 6. Town 1 North, Rwigo 10 West, described as: beginning at a point which to 1286.56 loot Eaat of and 51589 teal North of foe Southwest comer of Section 6. Twvn 1 North. Rango 10 West, running thence North 14 degrees 25 minutes East for 88 foet, thence South 51 degrees 26 minutes East tor 177 test to an totersection with the normal shore Ine of Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along aaid shore Itoe lor 48 test thence North 86 degress 16 minutes West tor 146 feet to the pteoe of beginning. The redemptton period shall be 6 months from the dote ot such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 8003241a, in which caae foe redemptton period ehal bo X days from foe date of such aate. Dated: October 28. 2004 For more fritonnatton, ptease cal: FC W 248.583.1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Vilnji reoorai -*---- 1 ttanx m -------Auomeys rex Iunion 01J «mownapoes i/K/a union reoorai savings oarw or moianapous, a Federal Savtaga Bank 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forma, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte*038l72F01 obmh. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm te a debt coftortor attempting Io oola oodc. Any wwormeuun owwenuu wwi oe ueed for thte purpoee. If you are in the MHttary, ptoeeo contact our office al the num­ MORTGAGE SALE^etalahaa been made k the condteons of a certain mortgage made by: WBtem C Teftas and Tonia J Tefias. huaband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 18.2001 and recorded September 27, 2001 in Instrument * 1067252 Barry County Records, Mfchigan on which mortgags there to claimed to be due al foe date hereof foe sum ot Seventy-Eight Thousand Thirty-Seven Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($78,037.16) including interest 9.75% psr annum. Under the power of sate containod in said mort­ gage and foe statute to such case made and provroeo, nonce is neraoy given mai san mongage ww be forectooed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasttngc, Ml at 1 X)0PM. on Thuraday. December 16,2004. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 142 rods North of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 15. in Township 4 North, of Range 7 West. Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, thence East 9 rods, thence North 8 rods 131/2 feet thence West 9 rods, thenoe South 8 rods 13 1/2 feet to the pteoe of beginning. Commonly known as 368 N Main Street. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such safe, untess determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case ths redemption period shaft be X days from the date of such safe. Dated NOVEMBER 4. 2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys Potestrvo & Aseoaates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 RocMater HBs. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 �Page 16 - Thursday. November 18,2004 - The Hastings Banner Teachers protest lack of progress in talks for contract in Lakewood by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lakewood teachers and support staff filled the media center last Thursday night at the school board meeting, protesting lack of a new contract. The teachers and support staff have been working without a new contract since June 30. 2003. and have been on the Michigan Education Association (MEA) critical list since November 2003. Salaries Lind benefits have been the key issues in bargaining. Many teachers dressed in black and walked the halls carrying picket signs reading “We teach students to be fair. We need a fair board” and "Fair contracts for everyone. Put ‘negotiate’ back in negotiations.” Chuck Anderson, executive director of the MEA, rallied with the teachers and addressed the board saying “We urge you to care for the teachers. They are here because they care, we ask you to show you care by achieving a fair and equitable contract." Phil Savage, Lakewood teacher, coach and graduate, spoke about the lasting effects of the contract dispute. He voiced concern about keeping and attracting qualified and dedicated teachers to the district. He also questioned the timing of the raises given to the administra­ tion. "1 hope you will be mindful of the district’s mission as we enter into future negotiations." be said. Mary Jenks and Kathy Barnum, co-presi­ de n ts ot the Lakewood Education Association (LEA), said the teachers have “declared no confidence in the board’s willingness to con­ sider viable options to save the district money and provide quality education for Lakewood Special pre-holiday events scheduled at area churches Each year the J-Ad Graphic news service prints a calendar of events outling events and activities related to the upcoming holiday sea­ son in area churches. This calendar of events is free, but infor­ mation must come to the news papers in writ­ ten form. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, Attn: Patricia Johns. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. 49C58. Information can also be e-mailed to news@j-adgraphics.com. Please put attention Patricia Johns on the sub­ ject line. Information can also be faxed to 945-5192 The name and address of the church should be on the cover sheet and any additional sheets. Please put “Attn: Patricia Johns” on the fax so that it can be routed to the correct desk. The deadline is the Thursday before the Tuesday of publication each week. This cal­ endar is printed on a space available basis. Any church that would like information about advertising may call the J-Ad Graphics office at 945-9554. Pleasant Valley Churcn has a bell choir which will perform on two occasions between now and Christmas. The ’Joybells’ will play the Amish folk tune “Simple Gifts” at the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Nov. 21. Then on Sunday. Dec. 19. once again ai the 10 a.m. worship time, they will perform “We Three Kings" and “Carol of the Bells." Director Margaret Taylor says, “It's still not too late for new people to join, even with lit- tie or no experience." Call her at 616-693­ 2366 for more information. A special dinner is being planned in cele­ bration of the baby pantry at Pleasant Valley Church to be held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. A free-will offering wall be taken to benefit this ministry. Please RSVP by calling the church at 616-693-2265 to help in preparing the correct amount of food. Pleasant Valley Church is locate u on Highway M-50 and Bell Road (southeast of Clarksville). The baby pantry offers all of its services free of charge and is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Residents whose family no longer live in the area, those alone and those who may be too busy to cook a big Thanksgiving dinner this year are invited to the Woodgrove Parish Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the church located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. Woodgrove's Community Dinner includes all the traditional Thanksgiving items, including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and homemade desserts. Those atending will enjoy a meal and fel­ lowship with their neighbors, and help other families in the area enjoy a merrier Christmas. The meal is free, but a good will offering will be accepted for filling Christmas baskets in the Hastings and Lakewood areas. If further information is needed, call Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish at (269) 948-2733. students Through their vote, the Lakewood teachers declared they have no confidence in the superintendent’s ability to assist the board in settling a fair and equitable contract.’ "This is a serious situation. It’s the first time in Lakewood history that our relation­ ship with the board and administration has so deteriorated that there is no trust or confi­ dence in your actions or decisions.” Board President Joel Pepper read the will express what he feels needs to be done, but does not demand that his way be acted upon. He relies on the superintendent, assis­ tant superintendent or building principal to make the decision on what is best for the child, building or district." 9. ”1 am concerned about a board who pkads poverty, but whose moat recent budget revision says otherwise." Board response: “Since July 1st of 2002, insurance premiums for association members have increased by 44%. district paid mandat­ ed retirement contributions for association members hive inciened by 14.5*. while the foundation allowance paid to the district to board’s response to 10 concerns previously voiced by the LEA. as follows: 10. "1 am concerned about a board or board members who micro-manage - pressuring administrators to move children from one school to another.* Board response: "Parents and Lakewood citizens call school board members with con­ cerns and questions. The board members will always listen to concerns expressed by a par­ ficult and often unpopular cboicex." 8. "I am concerned about a board who gives ent or a citizen. Many times the board mem­ ber will direct the penoo to call a principal or central office administrator if they do not know an answer or want a concern addressed. Board members arc ia conataat contact with the superintendent and assistant superintend­ ent and share concents of parents and citizens. There are instances where a board member employee,, while othen eater a second year to their future retirement benefits.* Board response: "While it is true drat the insurance changes given to building adminis- Swe LAKEWOOD, page 18 COURTNEWS * Karen Diggs, 47, of Holland, was sen­ tenced Nov. 11 to 36 months probation, sub­ stance abuse and mental health counseling, and 5965 in costs and fines for one felony count of possession of the controlled sub­ stance, cocaine, less than 25 grams and one count of operating a motor vehicle with the presence of a controlled substance second offense. The charges stem from her arrest in Hastings in October. The possession of a controlled substance charge is a felony with a maximum penalty ' four yean in prison and/or $25,000 in fines. The operating a motor vehicle with the pres­ ence of a controlled substance charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $1,000 in fines and one year in jail. • Scott Minnich. 18 of Hssrings. wm sen­ tenced Oct 10 to two months in jail with credit for two months served, two yean pro­ bation, and coats and fines of $1^15 for one count of fleeing a police officer third degree and one count of operating a motor vehicle by These charges are from his arrest in Hastings in September. charge ia a felony with a maximum penalty ai five yean in prison and/or SljOOO ia fines. The operating a motor vehicle by a minor with the presence of alcohol charge is a mis­ demeanor with the maximum penalty of 360 great Girn ■-1 Stream MAP of Michigan living Twp. honors 2 trustees Irving Township said goodbye to Timothy Weingartz and Richard Raymond as trustees of the board last Wednesday evening. The two were thanked and honored by many kind words from the board. 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Box 188 Hastings, Ml 490580188 .A. �Th, HaMngt Banner - Thunday. November IB. 2004 - Page 17 Deputies assist with pursuit of car JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s Department deputies assisted Calhoun County officers with pursuit of a 1994 Chevrolet Beretta Tuesday. Nov. 9. After Calhoun County officers had called off the pursuit near M-37 and Strickland Road, a Barry County citizen called in to say that the car had turned around and was headed toward Battle Creek. The car was stopped with spike strips near the Bedford Steak House. The officers originally had tried to stop the car for improper plates. Charges against the motoriit are pending in Calhoun County. The driver's name was not released. Abandoned van found with meth lab PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — An abandoned van with methamphetamine lab compo­ nents was found in the 15000 area of Burchette Road on Thunday. Nov. 11. The van was in a field behind where a house that had burned down in the past few years. A relative of the owners was driving by the property when noticing the van. A “Hazmat” team from Chicago was brought in to clean up the site and remove the van. $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on rolL New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set. $1,800 new, sell $550/best. (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 Couple may face harboring charge HASTINGS — Hastings City police officers received a tip Sunday. Nov. 14, that a man wanted on a probation violation warrant was at a residence in the 500 block of West Grand Street. Initially, officers were refused entry to the residence by the male and female occupants of the home. They told the officers that they had not seen or heard from the suspect. Damien Chesebro. 24 of Nashville. While officers waited in the area, Chesebro came out of the res­ idence and gave himself up. Charges of harboring a fugitive are being sought against the residents of the home. Man held for prescription fraud HASTINGS — A 30-ycar-old man was arrested Nov. 16 for charges of obtaining the con­ trolled substances Vicoden and Valium by fraud. The man allegedly had altered the quantity of the two drugs on his prescription. A phar­ macist at a local drug store who was filling the prescription noticed the change on the form and alerted the Hastings City Police. When the man came to pick up the prescription, he was taken into custody. Charges are pending and the suspect's name was not released. FOR SALE (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments 4c 3 cases, some work, some don't $300 obo. Call (269)945-9340. FOR SALE T Valley pool table, coin operated. 9* Bar, copper counter top made out of Mahogany wood. Also light bar tight. (269)795-9610 or (616)240-4650. FOR SALE Kirby sweeper. Model 293597 G5 perform- Call (269)948-3060. MAPLE BEDROOM SET: 4 Cost $1,400 (517)719-8062 Traffic stop leads to pot bust JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Battle Creek man was arrested Nov. 15 for driving on a suspended license and possession of the controlled substance, marijuana. Mark A. Davis. 36. was pulled over for a headlight being out and admitted to . the Michigan Stale Police trooper that his license was suspended. After being taken into cus­ tody. he was found in possession of marijuana. Drunken Jeep driver apprehended - sell $395. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress sei $175. (517)719-8062 SNAP-ON ENGINE PICK­ ER, never used, $700; Lin­ coln Squarewave 175 Tig 4c Are welder, $1,200; Snap-On tool box, brand new, pafd $€800, sell for $4000; OTC HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A “be on the lookout" notice wis dispatched Sunday, Nov. 14. on a brown Jeep driving erratically on M-37 Highway near River Road. After the vehjcle was located. Richard Btvinekool. 42. of Grand Rapids, was arrested for < operating under rhe influerBe ortiqnor. thild ottSBc.W MirSUgaft Stale NBttWUpers: *' I _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 BEDROOHV. BAT HOME FOR SAtt: 1000 I No“ money down. X! Chase. (616)437-2665 for c tails. Move in by X-mas. ANTRIM COUNTY: 1005 beautifully wooded remote acres adjoining state land. Short drive to the Jordan River. Ideal hunting and camping spot. Driveway and cleared site. $32,900, $1,000 down, $410 month, 11% land contract wwwmorthemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1-800968-3118. Have a HOME FOR SALE* 3br, lo­ cal area. Nice yard, $300 down, $685 per month. Call (517)323-7842. Printing ■_ Need? Graphics 1351N. M-43 Hwy. RO.Bmin BANK SAYS SELL! New re­ po 3 bedroom, 2 bath over­ sized mast bedroom for wa­ terbed and glamour bath. Save 51,000a! $29076. Four Seasons Factory Outlet (877)738-1090. $0 DOWN NEW homes! If you are renting we can build you a new beautiful home on land with garage for less than you are paying now. Packages as tow as $687 per month. Less if you already have your land. Four Season Factory Outlet (877)738­ 1090. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY Outlet. Factory direct pricing takes out the middle man. You s*,ve big $$ Modu- 1090. IN LOVING MEMORY of our mom, Alberta Himer ago on November 20,1994. Ten years have passed since you went away. Our thoughts are with you each Mid every day. We miss your smile and your voice, you had to leave there was no choice. You gave us all so Precious memories meant to last forever. The grief we fed in our hearts is slowly mending, because the love you Sadly missed by your children, Sheila and Joe Paul and Jennifer Juiejr. CNS LAWN CAKE* Spring/ Fall cleanup, bonus for new contracts. Family owned 4c operated (269)623-2318. DIVORCE AGBMMWVT Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with tide and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang red mowers, hydraulic lift Good condi­ tion, $4000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro red master 7-Gang, red mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call FOR SALE Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE FMC 100 gallon sprayer; skid mount 5hp Briggs 4c Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. HaMh*, M14NSM1M We Have a Colorful Solution... . Publishers of: • Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder ’Sun de News • Lakewood News I •Maple Valley News * Marshall Community Advisor •Battle Creek Shopper J 40 4E| JKsSl: . •Weekender •Marshall Chronicle To contact one of our Printing Specialists Call: Phone (269) 945-9554 . Fax (269) 945-5192 4® . . 1 ”* • 1 ■ ' dgEMgajser m___________________________ CASE MANAGER POSI­ TION. Thte provides the op­ portunity to work within a growing mental health agen­ cy to serve the developmen­ tally disabled and mentally ill populations, the position requires creativity and flexi­ bility as well as the ability to function in a team atmos­ phere. Applicant must pos­ sess a badteton degree in a human service (Le„ soda! work, psychology) Responsroinnes tnauoe outreacn, referral counseling of clients and their families, supervi­ sion of persons in communi­ ty setting* liaison with li­ censing synriri, and main­ tenance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Menial Health Authority, 915 Wiest Green Street, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. No phone caDs. EOE. DRIVER: additional CDL-, drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 HELP WANTED: new 4c used car dealer looking for a prep department person to dean new 4c used cars. Ap­ ply in person at Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep. •HMKUFT/MAOaNE OP­ ERATOR: MANPOWER of Hastings is accepting appli­ cations for a position in Lake Odessa. Previous forklift ex­ perience is a must Will also operate Brickers and Bailers to crush scrap metal. Com­ pany will train on machi­ nery. Must be willing to work in a warehouse envi­ ronment. Pay rate will start • $9 and hours will be 8am4:30pm Monday-Friday. Contact MANPOWER for more miui iiiauon...t,z£r»j>£»o3000. EOE GENERAL LABOR/MA◦flNE OPERATORS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions far current 4c upcom­ ing positions in the Hastings area. MUST be available for ALL shifts, have a positive work history, be drag free 4c have previous factory expe­ rience. Pay rate starts • $8.00 and increases to $8.50 after 90 days of successful work performance. Most po­ sitions are very heavy/physical and require ability to lift 40-60lbs. on a constant basis. For more information, con­ tact MANPOWER today..... (269)948-3000. EOE 7/ Whether your printing needs are complex color brochure, or aimpie black and white forma, let J-ad Craphka deaign, print and deliver quality ' bindery fadlitiea in-houae to handle all of your printing needa no matter how large or amall. Call one of our Printing Spedaliata today! I. MOMS is a wonderful op­ portunity for women who want to work from home. No selling or home partita. Work with other women to build your own business. Flexible schedule (you make your own hours). Our work at home team allows you to stay home with your chil­ dren and still earn an in­ come!! Complete training provided. No obligation! For more information contact: Tracy (269)948-2071 or MOO PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)7193062 All Board members present and 8 citizens. Approved previous minutes, bMs and received standing reports. Approved starting thaprocaaato extend the WM Lake Weed Control Program, pur­ chase of coffee maker tor Hal use. Awe Being Ctaoa. BS&A-Financial Software and computer tor Clerk and winter Newstetter. Discussed widening Township Drives. The Board members ended the meeting wtth a Thank you to Roger Adams. who is retiring, for his 19 plus years of service to Hope Townsnip Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Ctefk Attested to by Patricia Atoert. Supervisor (11/18) LEGAL NOTICE Hope Township Specie! Mooting Synopsis October 24, 2004 Al board members present. Approved previous minutes. The 2nd Public Hearing was held con­ cerning the Guernsey Lake Aquatic Weed Control Program. Approved Resolution 04-1 Special Assessment Roll Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Unda Eddy-Hough. Cteric Attested to by Patricia Atoert. Supervisor $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress sei bought/never used. Cost over $800. (517)204-0600 PART TIME ACCOUNTING/INVE.VTORY MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for a local company. Hours will range from 25-30 hours per week (must be available 5 days a week). Duties will include accounting, book­ keeping, data entry, custom­ er service 4c inventory. May also do some general office duties (copy, file, fax, etc.) Qualified candidate must have accounting background 4c excellent data entry 4c phone skills. Pay rate will start $8. Position is a great opportunity for permanent hire. An updated resume b required for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information............ (269)948-3000. EOE WELD-ASSEMBLY/PRESS OPERATORS: MANPOW­ ER of Hastings is currently accepting applications for upcoming positions within an Ionia company. Hiring for ALL shifts. MUST HAVE PREVIOUS INDUS­ TRIAL EXPERIENCE Expe­ rience in a metal stamping Pay rates range from $7$720 (with a $40 weekly at­ tendance bonus). Qualified candidates must have a neg­ ative drug screen, stable/ ble transportation to Ionia. Excellent opportunity’ far permanent hire 4c advance­ ment Contact MANPOWER for more information........... (269)948-3000. EOE 1906 S-1S 4X4 pickup. 162000 miles w/aome new parts, $1,300. (269)317-7016 2000 DODGE NEON: 4 door sedF.c excellent condi­ tion, with automatic trans­ mission. power steering, power brakes, air condition­ tires with 80,000 mile war­ ranty, have complete docu­ mented maintenance and re­ pair* history, also record of gas consumption and mile­ age since 1 purchased the car in 2001. Gas mileage is great, getting average of 30MPG city, and as high as 37MPG highway. Car now has 69,000 miles, $4,800. Phone Bob Bayer at (269)9454)618. CHEVY 2002 MALIBU LS: 29,000mi. 3.1 V-6 Fully load­ ed with spoiler. CD, Gold pkg. Red fire metallic, mint condition, $10,775. (269)948- FOR SALE: 1990 30* Claw A motorhome, 27,000 miles. H $23,000. Can FOR SALE 1990 Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)8383909. * 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT: $395, $100 utilities. Quiet Hastings neighborhood. (269)948-2347 HASTINGS 4 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: mme 11/11 n/it ■ omwiwioi �Page 18 - Thursday. November 18. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Vikings advance with 3-point win over DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s 5’3 senior guard Alex Alaniz had tears in her eyes as she exited the post-game locker room at Lakewood High School Wednesday night. Her Panthers had just fallen in the Class B district semifinal contest to Lake wood. 54-51. The Vikings will get to play in the district final Saturday night at LHS. against the win­ ner of tonight's contest between Thomapple Kellogg and Wayland. On the way into the locker room after the game. Alaniz was doing what a great senior leader does. She reached up and threw her arm around DK junior guard Katie Smoczynski. to try and lift her spirits a bit. Lakewood senior Rachel King took away a Smoczynski pass with just seconds remain­ ing. as the Panthers worked for a game tying three-point shot The Vikings led by as many as 11 points in the third quarter, before Delton started a come back that eventually tied the game at 47 with 4:51 to play. Lakewood led 25-18 at the half, and though the teams traded baskets in the opening min­ utes of the third quarter the Vikings slowly built their lead on the back of three threepoint buckets by junior guard Toni Hazel. Delton Kellogg coach Rick Williams won­ dered where she came from after the game. Hazel finished with 12 points for Lakewood. Her teammate Stevie Spetoskey also added a dozen points, while King led the Vikings with 17 and eight rebounds. "I told them before the game, you don t want this to be your last game." said Lakewood coach Kate Prominski. ’’You have to take all your love for this game, all of your intensity, and all your love for each other and throw them into this game. We want to have practice tomorrow.” Both teams played by that philosophy. Alaniz finished with a game high 19 points by attacking the basket, and also connected on three three-pointers. Junior Alex Culbert added 15 points and 14 rebounds for Delton. and senior Danielle Boyce finished with eight points and seven rebounds. If that Delton trio had a little more offen­ sive help in the first half, the outcome may have been different. Those three combined for all 18 first half points for the Panthers. “They defended Alex (Culbert) very well, and little Alex (Alaniz) played a heck of a game." said Williams "They all played a good came (Culbert. Alaniz, and Boyce) have definitely been great leaders all year. When you’ve got a young team you’ve got to rely on that." Prominski was ready to celebrate after the ball game, even though there is one more test to pass in these districts. It’s been a joy after the tough Capita] Area Activities Conference season. "This post-season. I’m just so thankful for the schedule we have. I hate our conference. This is what makes it worth it It made us a better team. Delton didn't give up at all. They played with a lot of heart and intensity. You could tell they wanted it as bad as we did." LAKEWOOD, continued from page 16 trators has yet to be accepted by the negotiat­ ing team for the association, teachers have continued to receive increases for step advancement on the pay schedule and fully paid health insurance. As a matter of fact, the actual negotiating team as a group have enjoyed increases in salary totaling 5.3% over the past two years. 5.3% is not a freeze! And this is in addition to the 44% increase in health insurance premiums and the 14.5% increase in retirement rates that the board has paid. The administrators that received the "disproportionate" raises to which you refer have actually received a total increase of 3.2% in salary. 11.8% in fringe benefits over the same two-year period." 7. “I am concerned about board member comments to LEA members that we could set ■ tic this contract if wc were both to dismiss our spokespersons. That’s how wc began?" Board response: "The board believes that it is a shame to hire outside negotiators to nego­ tiate our contracts. In the past, the LEA had its own negotiating team spokesperson. The Uniserv Director was sometimes at the table as a member of the negotiating team, but not as the spokesperson. The board believes it is at a disadvantage when the LEA has the extended contract. We ask who is being pro­ Uniserv Director whose full-time job is nego­ fessional here?” tiating contracts for teachers and support 2. "1 am concerned that the Lakewood staff. The board believes it was necessary to Board of Education has such a disregard for hire a person to lead the board’s negotiating reasonable class sizes that it is their goal to team whose only job would be that of settling maintain the fund equity balance low enough our contracts. The board believes that the best to avoid the LEA contract maximums. Surely negotiating process is when the LEA and this board should concern itself with sounder administrators are bargaining across from educational goals’" each other. As long as the LEA has the Board response: "As a board, we cannot Uniserv Director at the table as its spokesper­ believe that you would say we disregard class son. the board has no other option than to hire size just to keep the general fund equity an outside negotiator." below 9.5 %. Look at the history of class size 6. "I am concerned about rumors passed on over the years! Your elementary classrooms by administrators that LEA negotiators are have had 18 to 24 students most of the time. insisting on current levels of insurance We have moved elementary students to other deductibles and co-pays. Ludicrous!" buildings when administration became con­ Board response: “The board is concerned, cerned with classes being too large. This and rightfully so. about the skyrocketing cost year’s early primary classes average 23, first of health insurance premiums. The board is grade averages 23. second grade averages 22, committed to a contract settlement that pro­ third grade averages 26 students, which we vides some protection for the district against admit is larger than we want, fourth grade these costs. Did you know that the average averages 22 and fifth grade averages 22. This Delton Kellogg senior Alex Alaniz collides with Lakewood's Toni Hazel on a fast worker contribution for full family health year the class size may be larger than in past break in the second half Wednesday night. Alaniz scored two of her game high 19 coverage in the United States is $222 per years. Inquire with districts around us and points on the play, but it wasn't enough as the Panthers fell 54-51. (Photo by Brett month for coverage that on average cost. . ver realize our class sizes are lower than many of Bremer) $4,000 per year less than the excellent cover- our neighboring schools. The LEA should not age our staff now enjoys at no confuse class size with general fund equity. cost." We have always had good class sizes and a 5. "I am concerned that the lower general fund equity than we want and board leadership states that con­ our school auditors recommend. tract settlement is their top prior­ 1. "1 am concerned that programs and staff ity, but whose hired negotiator are not available to those who are most vul­ was not creative enough to think nerable. tho<c who need the help of the men­ When you find solutions of any way to use the negotiating tor program or of a parapro in order to find in a community, it shows. process to motivate the LEA to success - while the Fund Equity grows - to sign off on the speech $1.8 million.” * Dreisbach is your hometown Board's response: “The board is very con­ therapist/social worker transfer to dealer with years of the ISD. LEA members and offi­ cerned that it has been necessary over the past cers did it anyway - to the better­ few years to cut programs and staff in order to continuing support for ment of Lakewood coffers to the maintain a fund equity of approximately 9%, our community. the same percentage it has been since 1998. tune of roughly $100,000." Board response:. “The settle­ That is comparable to a person earning ment of the LEA and LES PA con­ $50,000 per year having a savings account tracts are a top priority for the with $4,500 in it, not an exorbitant amount of Board of Education. The LEA money by any means. Had the board chosen should not confuse the issue of to continue the status quo and maintained all moving the social workers and staff and all programs over the four years, the speech teachers to the Ionia fund equity would now be approximately a Intermediate School District and negative two million dollars and services settling the contract This was would be available to no one. “The board has the responsibility to be fis­ done as a financial benefit to the Cloth. Loaded! district. It was not done so the cally responsible in their management of the money saved could be used to school district while providing the best edu­ settle a contract, which is what cation possible for our students. You want the LEA’s Uniserv Director want­ salary increases and fully paid health insur­ ed to do with the savings. It is ance but you also want reasonable class sizes 48 month/48.000 miles just good business to try and save and parapro support. In the current economic ONLY $482 DUE AT SIGNING money in a time when school dis­ climate, we can no longer maintain every­ tricts are receiving less money thing. Difficult choices must be made and from the State of Michigan to that is what the board is trying to address." Pepper also read his personal response. “As operate schools. By moving the social workers and speech teach­ president of this board. I was elected by my ers to the Intermediate School fellow board members to serve this board in a district. Lakewood will save over leadership role. They all placed their trust in $100,000. but it will not happen me to fill this role. I accepted this role with a sense of humility and deep responsibility, and until the 2005/06 school year." 4. "I am concerned about ques­ I am committed to fulfilling all of those duties and responsibilities. tionable capital outlay." “I have stated both publicly and in private Board response: “It is difficult to answer your question concern­ conversions with many of you here tonight, ing capital outlay. Lakewood has that negotiating a fair settlement and a con­ limited funds to address the many tract with both the LEA and LESPA is the capital repair needs of the dis­ number one priority for me. as board presi­ trict. We needed new doors at the dent. While this board is faced with many high school. We needed to responsibilities, all of them important. I have replace worn out carpel in class­ placed this at the top of my list. "Obviously, settling both contracts would rooms. We replaced soiled carpet Leather, heated power seats. 1 owner All wheel drive. 26.000 mi. 1 owner Short box. only 68K. lifted with tile and carpet. We needed allow the board to focus more of its time and only 17K miles to pave the central office, as the energy on the other issues we currently face. Office of Civil Rights considered The difficulty lies in obtaining a settlement the gravel parking lot in violation that is fair to both parties, and developing a of the Civil Rights Hindicappcd contract with parameters that can be fully met os or tsoo m 01 GMC 1500 EXt rules. The school district needs to by the board. We have a fiduciary responsi­ •7,4M cab ox :n •23,995 Cab 4x4 •17,995 00 0497 2500 l-ob 414 •11,MS OlOMsMan continue to keep our buildings in bility to the taxpayers and an educational 01 GMC 2500 Ext xc WWiI fwte M « •5,500 good shape. Our building repair responsibility to the students. If we sign a •13,MS •• 02 510 cm cab 4x4 •15,995 Cab 4*4 •20,995 needs always cost more money contract wc know we can't fulfill, we have oo dan 5-io Ext '19 AM 02 Oevy vwtare failed everyone. 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See Our Selection of Quality Pre-Owned vehicles 03 Buick 02 Buick Lesabre Limited Rendezvous CXL *15,888 *17,995 Dreisbach 02 Chevy S-10 X-cub 41X4 99 Dodge 1500 4X4 *14,995 *11,488 KSMC � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-11-25.pdf 44289116ed8d9779ec5ee7f146184e85 PDF Text Text Doele new Pennock CEO GOP’s struggle offers civics lesson Fall Sports present All-County Teams See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10-13 See Story on Page 2 ■ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY * HA^;!!»uj,Mi.4«Hb84893 ■ .mo... VOLUME 151. No. 48 jgs Thursday. November 25. 2004 Used book sale slated for Dec. 1 The Friends of the Hastings Public Library will have an “Inside the Library" used book sale from 10 am. to 6 p.m. WWaeaday. Dec. 1. The Friends promise good quality or like new hard cover books for $3 each and paperbacks for 51.50 apiece. Dems to celebrate election victories The Barry County Democratic Party will have a “victory party" at 6 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Local officials said the purpose of the event is to celebrate presidential candidate John Kerry's victory in Michigan and his record-setting vote total in the county. Admission will be a Democratic candi­ date sign or one for new Probate Judge William Doherty in any condition. Those who had signs stolen or destroyed are urged to tell their story to get a free din­ ner. ‘Round the Town’ tours start Friday All county elected officials will get 3 percent increases in 2005 Shooting victim Travis Woodwyk Fatal shooting results in open murder charge Charges of open murder have been author­ ized against a 16-year-old DeWitt youth in connection with the Sept. 30 shooting death of'Iravis Scott Woodwyk in Middleville. Cody Wagner was arraigned in Barry County District Court. He has been accused of firing a single shot that killed Woodwyk and then altering or concealing evidence to make the incident look like an accident. Charges authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office Monday included open murder, tampering with evidence, and using a firearm to commit a felony. The move came after an almost tw« months investigation by Detective Sergeant David Oakland of ihe Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Woodwyk, 16. a Thomapple Kellogg High School sophomore, died from a single gun­ shot wound to the head while at a friend’s home. Wagner is believed to be the youngest per­ son in Barry County ever to be tried for mur­ der. The tampering charge also is regarded as unusual. Michigan law states that minors who are charged with specified offenses may be "automatically waived" from juvenile court and considered as adults for court purposes. In a prepared statement. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said. “Law enforce­ ment has attempted to respect every consid­ eration in the investigation and charging of this offense, both out of respect for the victim and his family and given the age of the defen- See MURDER, page 3 by David T. Young Editor Trouble was headed off at the pass Tuesday night by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Last-minute action to drop plans to cut the new sheriff’s salary by nearly $5,000 a year neutralized a potential firestorm threatened •by as many as 35 to 40 spectators who showed up in support of Sheriff-elect Dar Leaf. The board agreed instead to give Leaf a 3 percent raise above outgoing Sheriff Steve DeBoer’s $61,851.50 annual salary. In the meantime, all county elected officials, includ­ ing the clerk, register of deeds, drain commis­ sioner. treasurer, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and surveyor, were given the same pay 3% increases for 2005. The county elected officials' pay increases for next year amount to what is outlined as follows: • Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, from $79,825 in 2004 to $82219.75. • Sheriff Dar Leaf, from $61,851.50 to $63,707. • Clerk Deb Smith, from $51,500 to $53,045. • Treasurer Sue Vandecar. from $48,410 to $49,862.30. Marcella Humphrey, at 112 years of age the oldest resident of Michigan and likely the oldest in Barry County history, died Sunday at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Humphrey, who was bom Oct. 25. 1892. in Wisconsin, was one of an elite few who lived in three different centuries. Family members said Mrs. Humphrey was active and alert until the last year or so when she became ill. According to niece Colleen Smelker of Freeport, the family is celebrating Marcella Humphrey’s long life. “She was quite a gal." Smelker said. “We believe she is the oldest person ever to live in Barry County. “She missed her mom and brothers and sis­ ters terribly. Sometimes she thought that God forgot her." Smelker said she traveled to Mrs. Humphrey’s birthplace in Wisconsin earlier this fall and went to the town in Minnesota where Humphrey attended high school. Humphrey lived in Minnesota from 1906 to 1911. “I took pictures and shared them with Marcella soon after her 112th birthday (less than a month ago).’’ Smelker said. “It was one of her good days and she even recognized places in the pictures." businesses. ‘Soup’s On!’ set Dec. 1 in Delton See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 — Sheriff-elect Dar Leaf Commissioner Ken Neil, chairman of the Personnel Committee. acknowledged Tuesday night that a proposal to reduce the sheriff’s salary was unwise. “This was our first attempt to to do what the Officers’ Compensation Commission had done in the past,’’ Neil said, noting the County Board earlier this year abolished the OCC, which had set elected officials’ pay. “We did­ n’t mind taking on the responsibility, but we didn’t do it right the first time." The board had met last week in a Committee of the Whole to discuss elected officials’ salaries and decided to place a rec­ ommendation on Tuesday night’s agenda to See BOARD, page 2 Smelker said that toward the end of her life Humphrey was having fewer good days and more bad times. “She was a good person and was one of those ordinary people whose lives become extraordinary." In an interview with J-Ad Graphics reporter Shelly Sulser four years ago. Mrs. Humphrey talked about her long life that spanned three centuries. She said she stayed away from alcohol and in her younger years enjoyed dancing. “We always went to church. They said if you go to church, you’ll feel better." Marcella said she "never went out for drinking. I was a little afraid of drinking." Instead, she preferred to square dance when she did attend a party. "There was always lots of activity around that time." she recalled of her teen-age years. "They'd say. 'how would you like to dance this round? And I would. " Upon reaching her 108th birthday four years ago. she said. "It doesn't feel so bad. I guess. It could be worse. The best thing is the people are so nice. People go out of their way to do things for you. It's all right." Marcella's oldest daughter. Frances Marcella Humphrey See MARCELLA, page 17 by Fran Faverman Staff Writer “They sold us out.’’ said an angry and bit­ ter Mark Paradowski of Orangeville after approval Monday night of an application by Gun Lake Investors. LLC. (GLI) for a special p.m. Saturday. Flyers with maps and home descrip­ tions are available at most lake Odessa Cooperative Extension Service. The program will be held at 11 a.m. every Wednesday through April I. except during holiday weeks. I first heard thia uy blood baited. I Mttergutad... I dkfaE biliewe anything like this had euv been done before in Barry County7 reduce the sheriff’s pay because I cat les* experienced than the outgoing DeBoer. Lent, who defeated DeBoer in the Augu-i Republican primary election, heard about the plan and he and a group of friends presented themselves at the meeting in protest Attorney James Kinney also had requested an injunction on behalf of Leaf Tuesday alter noon in Barry County Circuit Court. seeking to stop the board’s action and maintaining it could be illegal. Neil and County Board Chairman Jett MacKenzie both appeared several minutes late for the board meeting and handed out revised agendas changing the proposed shei iff’s pay cut to have his salary included with the same 3 percent increase as other county elected officials MacKenzie said he was not present at the .meeting last week in which it was proposed to reduce the sheriff's pay and extended an apo’ogy to Leaf for “any incon sentence '»r hard feelings it has caused you or your faim iy-“ MacKenzie later told Leaf. “I’m certain you’ll do a fantastic job... I’m the lamest <>1 lame ducks and I don’t have mans quacks left" Orangeville residents call approval of mine a sellout crafters wil1 be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 lunch and a nutritional education program presented by a nutritionist with the MSU • Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, from $47,637.50 to $49,066.63. • Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. from $47,637.50 to $49,066.63. • Surveyor Brian Reynolds, from $6,695.00 to $6,895.85. Marcella Humphrey dies at age 112 The 13th annual "Christmas ’Round the Town" celebration will be held in the Lake Odessa area Friday and Saturday. The holiday tour of 18 sites for local The MSU Cooperative Extension Service will have its first “Soup’s On!" program at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. I. at the Delton Village Hall. Participants will enjoy a free soup PRICE 50c Plan to cut sheriff's pay rescinded Humane Society offers free straw water. In bitter cold weather, bringing outside dogs inside should seriously be consid­ ered. , 15ANNER NEWS BRIEFS The Barry County Humane Society will be giving away free straw for doghouses from 9 a^L to noon Saturday, Dec. 4, at the new animal shelter at the north end of Industrial Park Drive. Hastings. The straw will be available on a firstcome. fust-served basis. The Humane Society is reminding all dog owners whose pets remain outdoors for long periods of time to furnish the ani­ mals with adequate covered protection from the elements, as well as food and , A ‘Supreme' birthday party Northeastern Elementary School celebrated its 50th birthday Tuesday and one of the highlights was a special rendition of “Stop in the Name of Love" presented by "Paula and the Principals." Members of the Supremes wannabees include (front) Paula Allerding, (back from left) Pleasantview Principal Marjorie Haas. Central Principal John Johnston, Star Principal Amy Tebo and Southeastern Principal Susan Linarce. Students and visitors enjoyed many musical treats and cake to mark the opening of the school a half century ago. (Photo by Marcie Westover) use permit for mineral extraction. The approval was granted by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Contrasted with the heavy public atten­ dance at the September and October meet­ ings. when the application was on the agenda, this meeting was very sparsely attended. The tenor of the questions asked by the commissioners during the three-hour long meeting made it clear that essentially the approval was being granted because they could not see their way clear to denying it. In other words, denying the application could have led to a court battle that the county would very likely lose. Permits granted by Wayland and Martin townships make it clear that the GLI applica­ tion refers to the same bed of sand and gravel that extends through parts of Allegan and Kent Counties into Barry. An exchange between Jeff MacKenzie. attorney, member of the commission and chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and James Telman, attomev representing GLI, began when McKen/ic asked. “Did you look at our special use ordi nance? I’m wondering if you are saying our standards are illegal.” Telman responded. “Your special use standards are designed to apply to all. The only use treated differcntlv in zoning law is this use (a reference to mm eral extraction); you have to apply the ortfi nance in light of Michigan Supreme Court rulings, which established the serious con*.quences* standard for denial ’’ MacKenzie continued. What are very serious consequences?" Telman answered. “It’s kind »t like pornography; you know it when you see it ” The extraordinarily detailed questions asked by the commissioners tanged from the effects of mining operations on the quality ol life for nearby residents to the-provisions ol portable toilet facilities for the nunc workers The long memories of chairman Clyde Morgan and member James Alden, the only members of the current commission who were serving when a mining permit w.iissued to Thompson-McCully. Inc., came u”" play. Alden particularly remembered the dit' culties encountered in enfoo mg 'he term- : See ORANGEVILLE, page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. November 25 2004 - The Hastings Banner New Pennock CEO brings zest and loyalty to position by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A personable management style, a zestful loyalty and a deep appreciation for the Board of Trustees, medical staff, employ ees, volun­ teers and community are attributes of the man who was appointed last week to the helm of Pennock Health Services. He’s been the "number two man" at the Hastings-based health care organization for 17 years, and now Harry Doele is at the top. Pennock’s Board of Trustees has chosen Doele. 53. to be the chief executive officer, succeeding Dan Hamilton who left the post last August. Doele has been the interim CEO since then. Though he’s had opportunities over the Darryl Hawbaker and Diane Hawkins are congratulated by Community Spelling Bee chairwoman Emmalene McConnell. Hastings Library wins big in community spelling bee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do “ligament.” “gastroenterology." “membranous” and "rococo" have in com­ mon? They are all words heard by the 46 spellers participating in this year's Barry County Literacy Council sponsored community spelling bee. Rococo is the word the team Darryl Hawbaker and Diane Hawkins won with after a pitched battle with last year's winning team of Kathy Maurer and Teri Scott Etter. That team missed the word “membranous." It seemed fitting that the sponsor of the winning duo was the Hastings Public Library. Besides the 26 teams there was a silent auction of 36 baskets, which raised more than $ 1.750 for the new Hastings Library. The library’s Susan Smith says. “We are delighted that so many groups and individuals contributed their time and talent to the basket auction. This is the most baskets wc have ever ha’d.” Chairwoman Emmalene McConnell wel­ comed all the spellers and spectators to this fourth annual spelling be. Mel Hurd was the pronouncer and judges were Lynn McConnell. Audrey Renner and Barb Schonde I mayer. The teams in 2004 were: • Sue Kolanowski and Deb Cooley. • Pennock Hospital helped sponsor the team of Harry Doele and Carla Wilson Neil. • Walker. Fluke and Sheldon sponsored Becky Hoxworth and Amanda Hurless. • The GFWC- Hastings Women’s Club sponsored Brook Sheldon and Molly Benningfield. and the Thomapple Garden Club sponsored Catherine Fish and Sarah Frantz. Both these groups sponsored baskets as well. • Lawrence and Judy Kensington spon­ sored the team of Liz Lenz and Gordon Shane McNeill » The Rotary Club of Hastings sponsored Kelly Cuncannen and Alex Neil. • Attorney William Renner sponsored Ellyn Main and Paige Herrington. • The Hastings Public Library sponsored winners Haw baker and Hawkins. • Bosley Pharmacy sponsored three teams. Paul Wanland. Cody DePew. Pat Loew and Robert Endsley, and the runners-up. Etter and Maurer. • Dr. Jim Atkinson sponsored the teams of Eileen Oehler and Cindy Marsh and Aaron Wright and Kacy Anderson. • Hastings Internal Medicine sponsored Jane Parker and Jason Cherry. • Lisa Wallace and Judy Kensington spon­ sored Gabby Eaton and Stephanie Warren. • Dr. Lynn McConnell sponsored Judy and Ethan Way and Andi Hayes and Lexi Wollcott. • Mike Humphreys sponsored Ange Jones and John Henning. • The Progressive Graphics team of Lyndy Prior and Betsy Acker had lots of fun sharing their ideas on how words were spelled, espe­ cially the ones they weren’t sure of. • Jeff Knaiz and Carol Svihl represented the Thomapple Players well. • Elena Gormley spelled with her mother on the Youth Advisory Council team spon­ sored by the Barry Community Foundation. • Steve Werdon and Michelle Newton spelled on the team he sponsored. years to work elsewhere. Doele chose to keep his career path at Pennock. With 30 years of sen ice to Pennock. Doele knows a large number of the more than 650 Pennock employees on a first name basis. He first joined Pennock as a pharmacist in 1974 and became the director of pharmacy a year later. With a move to the administrative wing about 11 years later. Doele became vice president of clinical services and in 1987 was named chief operating officer. At about 5 p.m. Nov. 18. he learned of his appointment to CEO “I wss very pleased... It’s a real privilege to be the CEO of such a fine and well regarded health care organization in Barry County and our surrounding .service area." he said. “I consider it a privilege and an honor to be the CEO of Pennock Hospital because I believe it’s a great hospital with a tremendous medical staff, talented group of employees, tremendous support from our auxilians. and we have great members on our Board of Trustees and other boards." As CEO. a major goal is to maintain the 88bed hospital as an independent community hospital. Doele said. “...I believe the medical staff and commu­ nity would like to see Pennock maintain its independence." He’s also interested in developing more partnering and collaborating with individuals and groups. Doele has been heavily involved in recruit­ ing physicians for Pennock, and he plans to continue to do so. “I will be working closely with the board and medical staff and management group at Pennock Hospital to develop our goals and objectives that we will work closely on in achieve, ue to and services County. _ “Personally . 1 consider this one of the jew­ els of Barry County." Doele grew up in a Caledonia family that included four sisters and a brother. At Caledonia High School, he excelled in science, math and chemistry. “At the time I graduated in 1969. chemists and folks with chemistry majors were not highly sought after for employment. I met a pharmacist through a friend of my older sis­ ter. and he talked to me about pharmacy and the course work..." Doele investigated the field of pharmacy through his high school counselor and visited Ferris State University. BOARD, continued from page 1 MacKenzie and Neil, along with DeBoer, lost in their re-election bids in the August pri­ mary and arc in their last days of public sen ­ ice. Leaf accepted the apology after admitting. “When I first heard this my blood boiled. I felt targeted... I didn’t believe anything like this had ever been done before in Barry County.” Ellie Norton, former secretary to County Administrator Michael Brown, told the board members she has demonstrated a history of defending them when they’ve been attacked unfairly by the “biased media.” but she had serious reservations about this proposed action. “What the hell were you thinking?" she asked, saying they essentially were telling the voters “the sheriff they elected is worth less than the person who lost." She told the board she hoped the near-inci­ dent does not damage relations between the board and the new sheriff. The board’s approval of raises for all coun­ ty elected officials was not welcomed by everyone. Surveyor Brian Reynolds had appeared at the Committee of the Whole last week and asked for the same health care ben­ efits as provided to other part-time public officials, such as all County Board members except Jim French and the three members of the Barry County Road Commission. The result of Reynolds’ presentation was a proposal on Tuesday night’s agenda to reduce his annual stipend from $6,695 to $ I .(MM), but enable him to get the health care benefits After the 3 percent raises across the board were approved. Commissioner Clare Tripp asked. "So what we attempted to do for the county surveyor now can’t be done “Correct." answered Neil. Citizen Robert Dwyer, in the public com­ ment part at the end of the meeting, objected, saying he has been "confused" for a long time about the board’s policies on health care ben­ efits for elected and appointed officials. Dwyer said the issue isn’t whether or not the official is elected, because Reynolds this year was returned to office by voters for the fourth time. All other county elected officials have health care benefits, as do seven of the eight county commissioners, even though they are regarded as part time. “The (appointed) Road Commission is very part time, yet they are entitled to health care benefits for meeting twice a month.” Dwyer maintained. “So how do you choose who gets benefits and who doesn't'' I’d love to hear an explanation of how it works.” The board did not respond to Dwyer’s comments. The board members also voted to freeze their own annual salaries at $8,000. but they'll get a $25 per diem increase whenever they attend a meeting or meetings for more than half a day. They’ll get $25 for an hour’s meeting. $50 for a half day and $100 for any­ thing beyond that. The previous per diem amount for more than a half day was $75. Commissioners also will pay half of any increase in health care premiums, not to exceed I of their base salaries. hi other business Tuesday night, the County Board: • Reappointed Tim Weingartz to a threcyear term on the Parks and Recreation Commission and Dave Dykstra to a six-year term on the Road Commission. • Approved the purchase of $10,000 in soft­ ware and hardware from Shelter Pro for the animal shelter The money will come from a fund that was established for donations. • Authorized the drug court program con­ tract agreement between Barry County Trial Court and the State Court Administrative Office • Noted there w ill be two public hearings at the Tuesday morning. Dec. 14. County Board Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. meeting, one on the 2005 budget and the other on an annexation proposal from the Village of Middleville. • Approved the purchase of a laser printer for the adult probation/parole office. The meeting was the second night session ever heid in the commissioners' chambers, as opposed to the customary 9:30 a.m. starting times on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The first, on Oct. 26. attracted about a dozen people and this latest one brought out at least three dozen. The morning meetings typically are attended by a handful or fewer. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James was absent from the meeting and Commissioner Tom Wing once again was late. Harry Doele brings 30 years of experience at Pennock Hospital to his new position there as chief executive director recognizing that it was one of the top phar­ macy schools in the United States at that time. The five-year bachelor’s degree program in pharmacy included a heavy dose of chem­ istry. "I pursued a pharmacy degree at Ferris and was very happy that 1 did." said Doele. who put himself through college by working two jobs during summers and borrowing money. He graduated from Ferris with honors in 1974 and had 14 job offers from various places in the United States, including Michigan. Doele decided to accept a job as a pharma­ cist at Muir’s Drug Store in Battle Creek and his wife Lynette, whom he met at Blodgett Hospital where she worked as a pharmacy­ technician. started nursing school in Grand Rapids. "We decided to live half way between Grand Rapids and Battle Creek, and we picked Hastings. That’s how I came to Hastings.” he said. “I had a fair amount of training in clinical See PENNOCK, page 5 Three-car accident on M-37 kills man from Grand Rapids A 43-year-old Grand Rapids man was killed in a three-car traffic crash south of Hastings on M-37 Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel here are checking over one of the vehicles in the aftermath. (Photo by Marci Westover) A three-car traffic crash Tuesday afternoon south of Hastings killed one man and sent one driver to the hospital. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings are still investigating the crash, which happened just after 2 pm on Nov. 23 on M-37 Highway near Long Lake and Valpinc roads. Preliminary reports indicate a 2000 Kia driven by Randall Bloomfield. 43. of Kentwood was traveling south on M-37 when crossed the center line and swerved into oncoming traffic. He collided with an oncom­ ing 1991 Mercury driven by Nichole Prough. 19 of Hastings. A 1995 Geo driven by Janine Finch. 41. of Battle Creek, then rear-ended the Mercury. A registered nurse came upon the accident and tried to give first aid to the drivers of the three cars, but Bloomfield was pronounced dead at the scene. The top was removed from the Mercury to extradite Prough and she was flown by West Michigan Air Care helicopter to Bronson Hospital with serious injuries. Her condition has since been stabilized, but friends of the family have told the Banner that she has been put into a “HALO" brace for a broken verte­ brae in her neck. All drivers were wearing scat belts, and alcohol is not a factor in the accident. TK choir plans ‘Yuletide Concert’ Dec. 3 The Honors Choir at Thornapple Kellogg High School will be in costume and in good voice Friday evening. Dec 3. as they pres­ ent their first dessert "Yuletide Concert." For information about tickets contact Diedre Ross at dross@tk k12.mi.us. Tickets cost S10 per person �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - Page 3 Barry County Christmas celebrations start Dec. 1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There are 24 days of fun and festivity planned throughout the county before fami­ lies gather to share quiet time under the Christmas tree. On Wednesday, Dec. 1. the Middleville Downtown Development Authori’y will kick off the season with the lighting ol Christmas tree under the gazebo. Everyone is invited to gather in Stagecoach Park at 6:30 p.m. Plans are well under way for the 50th annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Celebration. Festivities are planned for the week of Dec. 3 to 11. This year's theme is "A Barry County Hometown Christmas." Activities will take place throughout the coc&ty. Barry Community Hospice again will dec­ orate one of the big trees on the courthouse lawn. A "Memorial of Remembrance’ list will be located next to the tree and will be dis­ played throughout the holiday season. Names can be added to the list for a contribution of $10 or more. Deadline for this list is Nov. 30. Donations can be sent to The Barry Community Hospice. P.O. Box 308. Hastings. 49508. The names also will be printed in the. Hastings Reminder. Deadline for this publication is Friday. Dec. 10. The second tree will be donated by Barry County United Way. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross . These three groups plan a tree with lights and red. white and blue ribbons. They are asking the community to donate ornaments in honor of someone who has or is serving their coun­ try in the military. Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer suggests laminated pictures or red. white and blue ornaments. Quality Staffing Solutions will be host for 795-3669. Families then can travel to Hastings for the 50th annual Christmas Parade presented by the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Grand mar­ shals for the parade are Sheriff Steve and Julie DeBoer. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. It will travel west on Apple Street to Church Street, then east on State Street through downtown. Before and during the parade, volunteers will be selling die-cut shapes for $1 with the proceeds helping send fifth grade Hastings' students to camp. The Barry County Humane Society will be selling Krispy Kremes beginning at 1:30 p.m., between the State Grounds Coffee House and Anne's Health Foods on State Street in downtown. The cost is $6 per dozen. All proceed will benefit the second grade edu­ cation project of the Humane Society. Applications for the Hastings parade are available from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be plenty of Christmas shopping time before and after the parades in Middleville and Hastings. Families are also invited to enjoy a meal at the local restau­ rants. The annual holiday home tour in Hastings is Sunday. Dec. 5. The hours for the t<xjr are I to 4:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at Heart's Desire and the individual homes. This year's home tour will benefit Barry County Habitat for Humanity. For more information 4205. Delton will celebrate on Tuesday evening. Dec. 7. from 6 to 8 p.m.. with the annual Delton Hometown Christmas. The chamber’s DeBoer says. "Barry County residents arc urged to participate in the joy of the season with outdoor lights and displays. To enter your display, please contact the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454 or harry-ham ber(U)sbc-global.net. You will need to give your name, address and phone number to be included in the county-wide judging." The first and second place winner, each will receive a $50 gift certificate from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth. To be included in the judging contact the chamber to enter and have lights and decorations in place prior to Dec. 5. The judging will take place after dark over the next few evenings. The winners will be announced on Dec. 8. Fun returns to Stagecoach Par. in Middleville with a community carol sing on Sunday. Dec. 12. Living Nativities also are planned by several area churches. School bands and choirs will be performing in the days leading up to the holiday. For more informatgion. call the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454 or visit barrychambert&sbcglobal.net. MURDER, continued from page 1 dant. The court process will respect every right and interest held by this juvenile defen­ dant pending trial. As the defendant in this offense is a minor and in consideration of both child’s family, every effort has been made and will continue to be made to protect the privacy of the families involved." Wagner is being held at the Allegan County Juvenile Home. His court-appointed attorney is David Makled. Rec center wins builders’ award The new Hastings High School Community Education and Recreation Center and Kerkstra/Spancrete Great Lakes arc being recognized with an award by the Association Builders & Contractors. inc.. Western Michigan Chapter for their “Concrete-Precast.” The judges’ comments for the CERC “Concrete-Precast" were. "Very functional and attention to detail,” and “A very clean and uniform panel with multiple design ele­ ments.” For the comments in the area of unique features. the honor noted. "Kerkstra/Spancrete Great Lakes manufac­ tured and erected approximately 20,000 square feet of Precast Insulated Load Bearing Wall Panels for the Community Education and Recreation Center at Hastings High School under the direction of The Christman Company... The advantage of Kerkstra/Spancrete's Precast Wall Panels was noticed particularly during the time of erection. “The efficient installation look place dur­ ing the middle of a Michigan winter enclos­ ing the structure quickly, allowing other trades to begin interior work sooner.” The honor was presented Oct. 19. Non-profits can get trees free. Hauser Tree Farm, on Whitmore Road south of Hastings, is giving away free Christmas trees to area churches and other non-profit organizations. Churches and non-profits are restricted once again to harvesting trees at least nine feet tall. A representative should stop in dur­ ing business hours to make arrangements to have a tree cut. The farm's business hours are from 3;3O to 5;3O p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 am. to 5 p.m. on week­ ends. It will be open Friday. Nov. 26, from 10 am. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 945M0I4. The wagons are nearly overflowing with com after the field on Velte Road is com­ bined. Corn harvest ‘huge’ this year by Helen Mndry Staff Writer The area com harvest for the 2004 growing season is nearly complete and Tim Brodbeck from Woodbury Grains said it is huge. Brodbeck said he has heard reports of farmers getting 170 to 220 bushels an acre. “That is 25 to 30 bushels better than last year," he said. He attributes the large harvest to the grow­ ing season and the new hybrids. “The conditions were ideal at pollination lime and the September weather was perfect to end the growing season." Woodbury had to close for one day because the bins were full waiting for the com to be trucked out. He said most of the com he takes in at Woodbury is going to northern Michigan, where the growing season was not as good. Martin Kretovic at Caledonia Farmers Elevator echoed Brodbeck s remarks about, the growing season and the size of the har­ vest. “The bins are just about full.” he said. Caledonia Elevator is shipping most of its com to northern and western Michigan. “The harvest nation-wide was a record har­ vest. but that is bad for prices.” he said. Last week Caledonia was paying $1.58 a bushel (56 pounds) and Woodbury Grains was paying $1.50. The LDP or loan deficien­ cy payment was 29 cents. ORANGEVILLE, continued from page 1 the permit, saying, “We had lots of problems afterward.” Morgan was concerned about damage to roads, especially the problematic low spot on Marsh and truck noise. Telman responded that they would avoid it. He asked, “How many trucks?" Upon hear­ ing that it would be 50 trains (two trucks attached) and trucks a day, his comment was, “We can’t control it. Thompson McCully’s trucks beat up M-66. I hate to sec what will happen on Patterson.” Morgan also wanted Saturday work elimi­ nated. The application had requested hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. He said. “Folks like their quiet weekends on the lake." Jim McManus, director. Barry County Department of Planning and Development, pointed out, “A significant difference is that this project is in a much more populated area. Thompson-McCully is in a sparsely populat­ ed northwest comer of the county." Commissioners Chuck Nieves and Bill Stough primarily were concerned about the effecLi on the shallow wells in the area and on continued from front page call Dorothy of Hearts Desire at (269) 948­ an open house celebration of their new loca­ tion at 50 N. M-37 Highway. Suite G. in Hastings from 2 to 5 p.m. At 3 p.m.. the Ambassadors of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting ceremony to "officially" open the new location. Hastings Ace Hardware will have a holiday open house Friday. Dec. 3. from 6 to 9 p.m. Hastings Ace Hardware is located at 111 E. State St. in downtown Hastings. The new Barry County "Holly Trolley" will make its first appearance of the holiday sea­ son at 4 p.m. Friday. Dec. 3 . The "Holly Trol’ey" is a Barry County tradition of nostal­ gic rides to view lights and decorations. Decked out in wreaths and Christmas roping, the trolley is often filled with Christmas tunes. The carols provide a fun experience for young and old alike. Families are invited to enjoy a day in Barry County Saturday. Dec. 4. The day will begin in Hastings with a breakfast buffet at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 8 to 11:30 a.m. There will be activities for the kids, pictures with Santa. Winnie-the-Pooh and friends from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the photos will help send a Hastings Area Schools' fifth-grader to camp. Hot dogs, cof­ fee and hot chocolate will be available at the Moose from noon until parade time. In Middleville the day will begins at 8 a.m. Dec. 4 with the pancake breakfast at the Middleville United Methodist Church. The annual cookie walk also begins at the church at 9 a.m. and continues until all the cookies are gone. Middleville's parade will begin at 10 a.m. and travel from McFall Elementary School to Church Street. Lineup is at 9:30. Santa will visit with children following the parade. For additional information, call Bill Kenyon at NEWS BRIEFS the water table. Nieves noted that there were two very shallow wells, one on Wildwood and one on Rook Road. He said. “It doesn’t seem possible it would not affect those wells when you dig down 35 feet. The water table is at seven feet" Robert Goodheart, a professional engineer with Pathfinder Engineering. Inc., represent­ ing GLI, explained there would be no effect on the water table because the whole mining operation is in the wet. “No dewatering is planned.” he said. Nieves also made clear his feelings about the appearance of the Martin site. “I did not like the appearance of the Martin site. I would not want to look at that for ten years. It was deplorable. You have a lot more to do. at least mow it once in a while." Telman responded. “We wanted it to look natural. It has been mowed since the last meeting.” Stough was interested in studies on con­ ductivity, the rate at which water flows through certain kinds of soils. The number used in the hydro-geological study submitted was 150 feet per day. the rate for medium-tofine sand. Telman explained they had used that number as a “worst case scenario." and had looked at material in well logs. Commissioner Mick Barney, after asking a series of detailed questions, put forth a pro­ posal. He said. “Sand is not a renewable resource. How about a donation per yard to the township? Have you considered working with the township for things that may occur?" McManus said. “The tax category will change." Goodheart said. “There is an inherent value to the community for projects (reference to materials used for some recent road repairs)." MacKenzie said. “It’s not a laughing matter to have an ordinance to deal with this.” Telman commented. “I could understand the policy if we were going to create a moon­ scape. We’re giving to the community." His comment was greeted with some mur­ murs of disbelief. Alden moved to approve the application and McKenzie supported the motion. In its final form, the lengthy motion contained the Christmas at Mill to start Nov. 26 Bowens Mills will usher in the holiday season with "Christmas at Mill" Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, from noon to 5 p.m. and then continuing Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. The setting for the celebration this year is the Gathering Place, located in the historical park of the old 1864 water-powered grist and cider mill. There will be decorations, Christmas trees, lights and Santa by the fireplace. The new arts and entertainment center will be decked with holiday trimmings, including more than 30 decorated Christmas trees. There will be hot chocolate and Christmas cookies to warm up after a family horse­ drawn ride. There are also photos with Santa “while you wait." There are two large displays of antique toys and a train set by Charlotte Finkbeiner. Sheri Pattterson. Victor Griffeth Clarence Rahn. Outside in the historical park there arc fresh cut Christmas trees from a nearby tree farm and family horse-drawn rides that tour the mill property. The trees that are for sale arc a fund-raiser for the historical park. There is no admission charge to the Gathering Place during "It's Christmas at the Mill." All proceeds from trees and pho­ tos go to the continuance of the park. Call 269-795-7530 or visit www.bowcnsmills.com following elements: • A site plan review when all permits are in hand. • The commission will determine the amount of the bond. • An eight-foot berm with a four-foot high fence will enclose the project. • A gate of appropriate size will be placed at the entrance. • The entrance road will be paved with a rough material to facilitate the removal of sand and gravel from truck tires. • The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. • Nothing including maintenance will be done on Sunday or legal holidays. • Fuel storage tanks will be double-sided. • A dry fire well on final site plan; its loca­ tion to be approved by letter from the Orangeville Fire Department. • Noise suppression and emissions control equipment shall be the best available. • Minimize ground vibrations. • Dust control to prevent dust from hitting other property. • Review in two years. On a roll call vote, the motion to grant the special use permit earned unanimously. ‘Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Charlton Park's tum-of-tbe-century vil­ lage will be the setting for the annual “Of Christmas Past" celebration from noon to 5 .m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 11 and 12. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments. including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. An old-fashioned St. Nicholas reminds all “good girls and boys" to bring their Christmas wishes. There also will be dulcimer must. in the church Sunday, Dec. 12. from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hand-made ornaments by students from irca ek-mentary schools will decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost lor crafts. For more information, call Historic Chariton Park al (269) 945-3775 or visit the website at www.charltonpark.org. N. Country Trail group will meet The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association will present Dan Nash's hike in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand in a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 8. at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton. This presentation will include many pho­ tos and a “Trail Tale" of a country with astounding beauty in the southern hemi­ sphere. For more information, call 269-623­ 3897. New flu clinic hours announced New immunization clinic hours have been announced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, effective this month. In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, the clinics, which include flu shots, will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 am. and from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday, fhere will be extended hours every first Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from I to 7 p.m. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at (269) 945-9516, extension 129. Wind Band plans concert for Dec. 5 Traditional holiday music will comprise half of the Thomapple Wind Band concert program at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5. al the Hastings High School lecture hall. Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" will be featured with its familiar "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies' and "Waltz of the Flowers." The band also is rehearsing compositions by Leroy Anderson, including "The Typewriter Song." This will require percus­ sionist Oz Rinckey to actually "play" a vin­ tage standard typewriter a* part of the score. Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room. For more information about participation, call Kim Domkc at (945-9181). United Methodist plans Thanksgiving A special Thanksgiving “feast" at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings will be held again this year at I p.m. Thursday. Nov. 25. Anyone in the community is invited come in for dinner, which will feature a full Thanksgiving feast. For the meal there is no charge, but there will be a basket available for those who wish to give a voluntary donation. Hosting and preparing the meal at the church again are Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, along with help from volun­ teers. * The feast has been going on for well over 10 years and it features items including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, com squash, sweet potatoes, homemade bread, and a wide variety of pies and cakes. Over the years the event has grown from 40 to 50 people, to more than 200 people two years ago. Reservations are appreciated for the event and can be made by calling the church office at 945-9574 or the Hollenbecks at 945-4701. Though reservations are helpful, they arc not required and those v. ho come at “the last minute" are welcomed to the feast. The First United Methodist Church in Hastings is located at 209 W. Green St. �Page « - Thursday. November 2S. 2004 - The Hastings Banner County police contract rejection unfair To the editor: As a taxpaying citizen of Barry County and a volunteer deputy with the Barty County sheriff's posse, I have been witness to anoth­ er decision by the Barry County Board of Commissioners (through the Central Services Committee) which 1 personally find frustrat­ ing. irritating and lacking in common sense. Specifically, several years ago Rutland and Hastings charter townships contracted with the sheriff’s department, through the county commissioners, for a deputy to patrol both townships. Federal grant money was made available, a cruiser was purchased and a deputy was hired. It was understood by all parties involved that in an emergency situation, the deputy would have to respond to an occasion- Americans must avoid divisions To the editor: In reading the Banner, dated Nov. 18. I was surprised at the tone of Carl Mell vain's letter. I feel we as Americans have forgotten a lot of the terror we felt on Sept. 11, 2001. when we were attacked our soil, the lives of men, women and children that were taken and the grieving families left behind. Most of us have gone back to our daily lives with very little thought of what hap­ pened that horrific day. 1 don't feel defending ourselves has anything to do with having conservative values. As for gay marriage, it is against what the Bible teaches. Check Leviticus 18:22. Leviticus 20 and in Romans I. Abortion. I feel strongly against. People who believe in abortions are forcing their val­ ues on me by taking my tax dollars to fund them. At least my "values" don't take their tax dollars I also feel it is sad that strong Democrats and Republicans can't see the forest for the trees. They are so hung up on party lines that they forget we are all Americans. A nation divided cannot stand. We don't need our enemies to attack us. we're doing a good job of destroying ourselves. Kathy Davis. Freeport al call outside the boundaries of the town­ ships . The county gained another car. anoth­ er deputy and funding for the sheriff's office partially subsidized by Rutland and Hastings townships. We taxpayers in these two town­ ships benefited by the additional police pro­ tection. It was a win-win situation for everybody. Rutland and Hastings townships success­ fully negotiated a renewal of the contract whereby the county picked up 10 percent of the funding. It’s now a year later. The concept of added police protection, subsidized by the two townships, has worked well. Another township has expressed interest in the con­ cept and it’s time to renew the contract. Rutland and Hastings tewmhip representa­ tives recently went to the Central Services Committee with a proposal for a long-term graduated fully negotiable contract. However, all viable options were rejected by the com­ mittee. As Rutland Township assessor a deputy for the posse and a taxpayer, what I find so frustrating is that in 2005 the citizens of Rutland Township will pay the county about $603,000 in operating millage. This does not include additional funding of $241,400 Rutland will pay to help support Thomapple Manor, emergency 911, the Commission on A ging and Chariton Park. All this township is asking for is that the county give back something to our local tax­ payers, which amounts to about $6,000 next year so we can have additional police protec­ tion. The contract didn't cause the county to go broke in 2004 and it won’t cause it to go broke in 2005 either. The decision by commissioners last Thursday to reject a fair and negotiable police protection contract flies in the face of logic when you consider that Rutland taxpayers alone paid out $568,800 in county operating millage last year and will pay out an estimat­ ed $603,000 in 2005. The county has gained $34,200 from Rutland Township in additional tax revenue over a year ago. and yet they reject the thought of giving $6,000 of it back in a con­ tract that has worked well for the benefit of all concerned. Anil what about Hastings Township, or the other township that is considering getting on board to help subsidize yet another deputy? Dennis McKelvey. Rutland Township Let your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! GOP’s struggle offers a civics lesson It’s no secret that some Barry County Republicans have wanted Chairman Mark Englcrth's leadership to come to an end. and now their wish has come true. The task ahead now is to determine who will take over the reins and what direction the county's dominant political power will take next month when Englerth retires. Englerth indeed has brought a different style of leadership to the political arena, for better or for worse. An independent street fightin* kind of a guy, he has encouraged debate and embraced reforms dur­ ing his stormy tenure, and he’s ruffled a lot of feathers along the way. He has not endeared himself to elected GOP officials because of his working relationship with “the enemy,” notably Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Mel Goebel, because of his endorse­ ment of a plan to reduce commissioners' numbers from eight to five, because of his support for William Doherty for probate judge despite officials backing Stephanie Fekkes, because of his fierce support for Terry Geiger in his race against Patty Birkholz for state senator and because of his staunch pro-gun stands. When Englerth joined longtime Democratic Party activist Robert Dwyer at the First Friday podium last April to announce a 12-poinl program to reform county government, five county commissioners and several other elected officials were so upset they gathered in a private meeting in Baltimore Township April 14 to discuss what should be with this out-of-control leadership. Those who are alarmed at what Englerth has done seem poised to attempt to take back their party at a very important meeting coming up next Monday night. However, the chairman also has his support­ ers who seem to want to continue the politics of what’s been hap­ pening in 2004, when incumbency no longer is a guarantee of re­ election. The split between the two factions in the GOP pits the upstart reformers against a traditional group that has been getting along just fine all these years and dominating the local political landscape. Just how Englerth rose to power as chairman speaks volumes. He was vice chairman several years ago and took over when Vicki Jerkaitis stepped down. He quietly rose to power while most elected Republicans continued to viev, the party as just a social club that put on a couple of parties each year. A small minority of county com­ missioners and county elected officials even bothered to show up for meetings, so essentially their apathy or non-involvement was a cru­ cial enabling factor. As I said earlier this year, commissioners and county elected offi­ cials for too long took the very important name of the Republican Party just to get themselves elected, yet gave nothing of themselves back to the party that was so essential to them becoming public offi­ cials. It wasn't until Englerth's call at First Friday for reforms of coun­ ty government that a shocked and appalled group of party regulars took proper notice. The old game of status quo or business as usual has lost some of its grip while the politics of questioning, confronta­ tion and debate has been gaining ground. Perhaps the greatest legacy of Englerth's chairmanship is a wake­ up call for the old guard, those who have been in power for a long time. Perhaps the days when local Republicans could take the elec­ torate for granted are over here in Barry County. If this means public officials in Barry County will be held accountable for what they say and do, so be it. It could also mean a return to power of the old guard within the GOP. Members of the old guard or status quo now must understand clearly that they must get involved and remain involved in their party. No one who is supposed to be a member of an organization can expect to have serious influence without making a commitment As Englerth said at the October meeting, if you want a voice in the party’s activities and policies, you'd better starting helping to carry the water. And as the chairman said at this month's meeting, if he’d known that making people mad would have gotten them to come to the meetings, he would have done it a long time ago. A very important civics lesson has been taught in this county over the last couple of years. I can only hope politicians and the people they serve have learned it well and never forget Happy Thanksgiving. — Fred Jacoba, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Freeport water project first phase is nearing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Engineer David Austin from Williams & Works told the Freeport Village Council Monday night that water from a new well should be flowing before Christmas. Work on the well house and wells by Jaran Construction began on Sept. 3 and the new well should be on line once the electric lines are completed. Lyonaise Inc. started work on the water main from Rhee Street »o Munn Manufacturing NtW?< It was revealed Monday nigh! that the contractor had inadver­ tently cut a telephone line, but by evening most service had been restored. Bills are being paid on this portion of the project through a community development block grant. Austin also will contact both Munn Manufacturing and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to see if any additional CDBG funds are applicable. Austin reminded residents, only a few who were in the audience at the information meet­ ing. that the water in the new well generally is of much better quality, but individual house­ holds may not see much change until water mains and individual lines are replaced. The system will have to be shut down to allow for the connecting of the new lines. Residents will be notified beforehand and Austin estimates that connection will take less than a day. Some restoration work on this first project will take place in the spring. The road will receive a base coat but may not get a finish coat until the spring. Austin also discussed the project that will begin in the spring. He suggested another information meeting of the water committee so that residents can see where the actuai dig­ ging will take place. Before the project through rural develop­ Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Engineer David Austin discusses the progress of the new water main in Freeport at er. information meeting of the village’s water committee. ment funding can begin, the village has to clarify some of the legal issues surrounding the right of way for both the existing and pro­ posed water system improvements. This includes an overview of the right of way agreements with Barry County. As soon as the draft design being devel­ oped by Williams and Works is approved, requests for bids will be published. Austin encouraged the committee to ask for a special meeting so bids can go out in January. Once the new well is on line, water flow will increase from 30 to 100 gallons per minute. Austin stressed that once work begins in the spring, every attempt will be made to cause as little disruption as possible. Future plans also include cleaning and recoating the interior of the water tower. Russ Yarger will look for new source for water test­ ing. The Village of Freeport Water Committee of Dawn Yarger, Bruce Steams and Lani Forbes usually meets on the fourth What about unruly fans, players? Wednesday of each month. This past weekend there were serious incidents at a Detroit Pistons game and during a college football contest. What do you think should be done to players and fans who don't follow the rules of good conduct? This week this question was asked of athletes from across the county who were selected for All-County winter sports honors. twhmuw’ Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMtfdb,.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uonn jacooa rruoenc uacouv PreMtent VtoePwdMt Slovan Jacobo SacrMvyrtftMuw ■NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edkx) Elaine Gftwt (Amtant Edtot) Helen Mudry PatrioaJohns dT8u oremtH Fran Feverman Jason Beardslee, Nashville: Joseph Desrochers, Nashville: Nathan Farrell, Delton: Lance Harvey, Nashville: Natalie Hoag, Middleville: "Players who don't fol­ low the rules should be suspended for three games. Fans can be evict­ ed from games.” “1 think the NBA han­ dled this incident well. However. I also believe players at this level should ignore fans who harass them.** “I think the punishment levied was a little harsh. The player who received the most serious punish­ ment was reacting to a real incident. Fans should not get into the faces of the players and they should be punished." “J think that fans who can't keep control of their emotions and through things onto the playing surface should be prohib­ ited from attending games." “Everyone now consid­ ers them the 'bad boys’ of sports. They should have appropriate sanctions. Fans should remember Sandra Ponsetto Ke«y Uoyd Marcia vraswvw Heelher Reed Adam Loveless, Middleville: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • "I think the athletes and the fans should remember that they are role models. How you play, not throw punches or beer is what is important.” Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rom Heaton Jonathan Jacoba Mum Me MS pa M n Ben Cant 07 pe jw a e*n, cpuhm CtoaMtad wM aorapM Monday trough Friday. 800 am. to 530 pjn they are there to support the team, not throw trash." 829 par year atewtwa POSTMASTER Sand addraat change* to: P O Boa 3 Haeanga. Mi 49059-0802 Second CtoM Poetage Paid at Hnange. Ml 490M �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25, 2004 - Papa 5 Com is natural, renewable heating option for winter Is the price of heating a home this winter giving chills? Michigan com producers would like to offer a more cost-effective alternaJvc that is sure to warm you up inside: com stoves. "The. state's com producers have a long his­ tory of providing a cheap, safe and abundant food source,* said Richard Godfrey, president of the Com Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) and a com producer from Jonesville. "This winter, we're spreading the word that we re ready and able to provide an inexpensive, renewable and plentiful fuel Bill Sweeney of Lee's Sanitary Service spoke to the City Council about the recycling container to be placed at the Industrial Incubator eaa. In the future, as the incubator is expanded or Improved, the container will be moved farther west into the city. City Council adopts chaises in housing violations ordinance by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted an ordinance to allow repeated viola­ tions of the housing code to be prosecuted as misdemeanors instead of civil infractions. The change would be intended to help the city gain compliance with the provisions of the bousing code in a more timely fashion. The ordinance will be come effective upon its publication. The Section 18-164 Penalties and Enforcement states: “A person who violates any provision of this article may be responsi­ ble for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine as set forth in section 52-38. Repeat violations shall either be sub­ ject to increased fines as set forth in section 52-38, or shall be prosecuted as a misde­ meanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more then $500 and/or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 90 days. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Received a request from Bill Sweeney of Lea’s Sanitary Service for a franchise author­ izing the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and ocher refuse from within the pub­ lic street rights-of-way. This is the last of the three franchises available under the city code. Waste Management and Sunset Waste bold the other two. The recycling dumpster will be housed just east of the Hastings Industrial Incubator near where the other two companies have their container. • Agreed to City Manager Jeff Mansfield’s recommended that the city reject current pro­ posals for roof repair at the Hastings Industrial Incubator. The bids are well above the amount budgeted for this work and the roof ended up being in much poorer condition than originally anticipated. Mansfield’s staff will investigate alternate roofing systems for the Incubator in the com- in, months. City workers have completed repnin to ensure that the existing roof is functionai over the canting months. They also are reviewing proposals for replacement of the roof at City Hall and expect to have a recom­ mendation on this roof for consideration at the next meeting of the City Council. • Held two public hearings to receive com­ ment on two proposed special assessment dis­ tricts for improvements on South Dibble Street Notices of the public bearings and the allocation roll had been sent to the affected property owners. This is the first step to getting improve­ ments made in the area so the Hastings School system can put a “pull off’ area for the buses near Southeastern Elementary School for the safety of the children. • Approved the purchase of ten spare air cylinders for self contained breathing appara­ tus. Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Caris prepared a recommendation for bid award for the purchase. • Heard a report from Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver about training the officers rin hazardous materials protocol as well as blood borne pathogen policies. Sarver also said that about half of the officers recently attended a terrorism awareness class. The reserve officers performed candy checks on Halloween night and there were no reports of • Received a report from Sarver on a speed study done in the area of East Woodlawn near Bachman Road. A resident there had com­ plained of people speeding and was con­ cerned about safety in backing out of a pri­ vate driveway. One conclusion from the study was that a “reduce speed" sign was needed right before the city limits co Woodlawn. This sign may have been removed accidentally or never installed. The not City Council meeting will be held at 7JO p.m. Monday. Dec. 13. source as well." Com is a cost-effective fuel that can signif­ icantly reduce the heating bill of any building in comparison to traditional, fossil energy prices, said Dr. Chris Schilling, professor of mechanical engineering at Saginaw Valley State University who has done extensive research on com stove efficiency. ’For exam­ ple, if the current price for com was $1.75 per bushel, it would need to climb 2.3 times, to $4 per bushel, to lose its competitive edge with natural gas at its current price of about $10 per thousand cubic feet,* Schilling explained. "The price of com would need to climb 1.7 times, to $3.09 per bushel, to lose its compet­ itive edge with heating oil at its current price of $47.40 per barrel. The price would need to climb over three times, to $5.38 per bushel, to lose its competitive edge with propane at its current price of $1.30 per gallon.* Schilling further explained as fossil energy prices continue to increase, stable com price ensure it will remain a cost-effective choice for years to come. ‘According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the aver­ age price of natural gas to U.S. residential consumers in the 2001 -2002 heating season w s $7.41 per thousand cubic feet, but by the next heating season had jumped over 13 per­ cent to $8.40. The next year, the price increased again, this time by over 16%, to $9.77 per thousand cubic feet. This year, the cost of natural gas is expected to jump by 7 1/2 percent to $10.50." Not only is heating your home with com an economically smart choice, but an environmentally-friendly alternative as well. Schilling said. ’Since com stoves are designed to bum under oxidizing conditions, the resulting smoke is nearly odorless and consists largely of COZ and steam.* he said. ’Unlikethe com­ bustion of ordinary fossil fuels, the COZ pro­ duced during com burning does not add glob­ al-wanning. greenhouse gasses to the atmos­ phere. Instead, carbon emissions from com stoves are annually renewable, as the COZ is reabsorbed in plant matter by photosynthe­ sis." Heating with com is less expensive to homeowners, safe for the environment, and is an abundant renewable resource grown year after year right here in our state, explained Jody E Pollok, CMPM Executive Director. Tn Michigan alone, com producers plant an average of 2 million acres per year, with each acre yielding an average of 120-130 bushels of com for a total crop of about 250 million bushels. Of the total crop, about 130 million bushels are sold for use in our state or in other states or countries," she said. "An increased use of com stoves would allow more of the com grown in Michigan to be used in-stale, giving a real boost to our local economies.* PENNOCK, continued from page 2 pharmacy through my degree at Ferris as well as my internship at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. 1 really did want to get back to a hospital in clinical pharmacy, and I just happened to wander to Pennock Hospital one day during the summer of 1974 apd they were looking for a pharmacist They were very interested and hired me in October of 1974. and I have been here ever since. “What’s kept me here at Pennock is we’ve had a lot of growth, and I have had progress­ ing levels of responsibility, duties and tasks over my 30 year career. I have had opportuni­ ties in my career to go elsewhere, but 1 chose to stay at Pennock -because it is a growing organization, and the challenges and new responsibilities kept my interest,’’ Doele said. “I practiced pharmacy actively for about 12 yean after I graduated. I decided while I was a pharmacist and when I became director of pharmacy of Pennock Hospital in 1975... that I wanted to do something else besides phar­ macy - maybe some pharmacy and some administration. 1 just didn’t know exactly what. I did want to get an advanced degree, a master’s degree in business management.*’ He tackled that goal with zeal, attending Aquinas College two nights a week and one weekend a month from 1981-84. His wife was working part-time as a registered nurse at Pennock Hospital and the couple’s two chil­ dren. Sarah and Regan, were young at the time. “I was a Mr. Mom when my wife was working," Doele said. “We worked together to see that 1 got through school, and when I graduated with my master’s degree in 1984. I had some opportunities to go into the pharmaceutical industry, and thereafter I had opportunities to go to some ocher hospitals, but I chose to stay here." A year after Dan Hamilton became Pennock’s CEO in 1986, he appointed Doele to the post as chief operating officer. “I worked really closely with Dan, and cer­ tainly I have done a lot of the duties and responsibilities that the CEO does through my previous position. He and ! worked very closely together. I certainly acknowledge that my involvement in a variety of projects and workirg with Dan was certainly a credit to my preparation for the position I’m in now. I thank him for that,” Doele said. Pennock is the second largest employer in the Barry County, and be said. “We have a lot of talented employees here. “It’s very obvious, and I’ve always known, that the medical staff, administration, employees, auxilians and our board as well as the community are very passionate and proud of Pennock Hospital - and so am I," Doele said. “I feel very privileged to be the CEO of this organization because of the passion that the community, medical staff, employees, our board and our volunteers have about Pennock. It’s a great place." When he’s not at work, Doele is known for his fervor to keep physically fit. He’s previ­ ously competed in rigorous triathlons, but says that’s behind him now. The time com­ mitment to maintain a high level of physical endurance is more than he can do right now and more than he wants to do. Doele currently pursues outdoor interests that are physically beneficial but not as demanding in terms of training time. He likes to hike and wants to develop kayaking skills on some challenging rivers. "I love Yankee Springs. Barry County is the southern most northern county in Michigan." The Doeles reside at Gun Lake. He recent­ ly served on the Gun Lake Protective Association Board of Directors. He is an active member of the Green Gables Haven Board of Directors and United Way. Doele is a past president of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, a past member of the Hastings Rotary Club and a YMCA youth baseball and basketball coach. He has also volunteered to help plan Hastings Summerfest activities and served the DeltonKellogg School District on educational, mill­ age and athletic booster committees. Lynette, occasionally works part-time as a registered nurse, and “is an excellent musi­ cian," Doele said. She plays viola with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and with Bows *n’ Buddies, a local stringed-instrument State officers Nathan Baker and Jeff Peterson talk with some members of the Hastings Middle School FFA during their visit. group “She’s a talented photographer as well." Daughter Sarah is a registered nurse, and son Regan will graduate with a nuclear medi­ cine degree in May. Both are graduates of Delton Kellogg High School. The Doeles also have a four-year-old granddaughter. Middle school FFA visited by state officers Two state FFA officers paid a visit to the Hastings Middle School FFA last Friday and talked with students about what's involved with the organization and what it can do for them. The officers did leadership building games and worked on enhancing leadership skills. Students learned the FFA motto: “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve." Students also found out what the FFA mis­ sion is: MH}A makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricul­ tural education." Advisor Carrie Carl said there was a good turnout of students and those who took part had a great time. Seventy-seven students arc currently enrolled at the Hastings Middle School FFA. There are many opportunities that the mid­ dle school and high school FFA chapters are involved in. The greatest one of all is the national FFA convention. Two students repre­ sented Hastings High School at the recent convention in the National FFA Band. "This truly inspires the middle school stu­ dents to strive for the same goal when they hit the high school." Carl said. The family of Herb Jarrett would like to honor his 80th birthday on November 29th with a card shower. Send them to 1475 Hickory Rd.. Delton. MI 49046. T1» BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County TWINS, Joseph Thomas and Katelynn Anna, bom at Sl Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids on November 14, 2004 to Tom and Donna Davis. Joseph was born at 12:07 p.m. and weighed 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 inches long. Katelynn was born at 12:09 p.m. and weighed 3 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 18 inches long. BOY, Jack McKeough born Oct 20, 2004 at 8:<2 p.. at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital to Jon and Trisha Kensington. He weighed 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Matthew Joseph Bouchard, bora al Pennock Hospital at 11:47 p.m. to Bridgette and Michael Bouchard. Weighing 7 lbs 5 ozs. and 21 mutes kwg. GIRL, Rachel Marian, bora al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9. 2004, nt 5:23 p.m. to Tom and Ann Feldpausch of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Cole Andrew Beach, bora at Pennock Hospital ooNov. II, 2004 at 12.02 p.m. to Andrew and Sandra Beach of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Chaz Anthony-Allen Logan, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2004 at 1:30 a m. to Brandy Dennie and Anthony Logan of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Keefer Thomas, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2004 at 4 p.m. to Kim and Kirk Walkington of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz and was 20 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 5, 2004 at 5.07 p.m. to Rudy and Christin Othmer of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kourtney Nicole Moreland, bora st Pennock Hospital ooNov. 6, 2004 at 1:19 p.m. to Jennifer and Blake Moreland of Otsego/Plainwell. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Cassidy Grace, bora al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10. 2004 at 5:13 p.m. to Grant and Natallie Simpson of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Payten Lawrance Miller, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10. 2004 at 1:32 p.m. to Erika Elwood and Andy Miller of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 8.3 ozs. and was 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madison Jenee Celia Lippen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10. 2004 at 3:54 p.m. to Andrew and Cheron Lippen of Vermontville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. IMarriage Ronny Spurgis, Lake Odessa and Lisa Elaine Allison, Woodland. Joshua Stuart Rasey, Middleville and Renae Danielle Otto. Middleville. Darren Phillip Miller, Acworth. Ga. and Amanda Lyn Holley. Acworth, Ga David Frederick Fuss, Aho and Gerrie Lee Cochran, Hastings. Bryan Lee McGhan, Wayland and Amy Marie Stevens, Wayland. David Kevin Yarger. Hickory Comers and Krystle Joanne Conklin, Hickory Comers James Anthony Quinn, Delton and Karen Lee Wickham. Delton �Page 6 - Thursday, November 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ...al the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lecey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pasior. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 am. Sunday School I IO a.m; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE C ATHOUC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mats 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pun. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road, Hasting*. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor. Sunday School 930 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 1000 a_m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pm. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 1-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49O<8 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9.30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles .' McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Vbetberg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship-8a.m. and 10 a_m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.n CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 945 a m Sunday School Hour. lift) a_m Morning Worship Service; 6ft) p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7ft) p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREE.*; BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 tm. South, Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 am; Wonhip 11ft) a.m. Evening Service at 6ft) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wonhip 10 *.m -11 azn.; PO. Boa 63. Hating*. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpote. Sunday morning worship service 9.45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday evening "New Beginning*" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quihen Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 930; Church Service 10:30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website wwwhopeum.org. Church Fax No 269-818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. Wed./Thurs. 9am to *pm. Sun Morning. 930am Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues , Thun, from 9­ 11:30am. 12W-2:30pm; Wed. 6­ 8pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6pm); Wed. 64pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6, 7 A 8); Wed. 7pm - Prayer Mtg. - (Child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHLA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving), Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 915 am. Morning Prayer. 1100 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6ft) pm. Evening Prayer service. All services using the tradrtioaal 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http^/wwwxhurchseekJnet/dmrch/a ndrewmatV or email us at rtrtvhu*twick*yahooxom. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Mim«tnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 am. Smfay School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6ft) pm.. Evening Service; 7ft) pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awapa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for wfonnation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville, MJ 49073. Pasta Dot Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry, leadership tnunmg. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptra-fBkd charch. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. H*y. M-66 aoudi of Assyria Rd.. NtebviUe. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise k Worship 10.30 am. 6ft) pm; Wed. 6.30 pm Jesus Oub far boys k guts ages 4-11 Piston David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For taforaurioa call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1106. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfolkir David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phiiippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10ft) am; Wonhip 11 ft) am. 6ft) pm Wrdanday- Bible Class 7ft) pm. Claaute for al apm FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for a'l ages al 945 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am.-noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY - “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm Robert W. “Woody" Wood Martin H. Beckwith Richard Place Landon FREEPORT - Martin H. Beckwith, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday. November 4. 2004 at his residence of cancer. Martin was bom on January 19. 1937. He attended and graduated from Wayland schools. He served in the United States Army. Martin worked for Bill Smith Sand and Gravel, he was retired. He had a love for his 40 acres of land, the wildlife and a love for his tractors. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by both parents and very special companion. Louise Vaughn. Cremation has taken place. Richard Place Landon went to be with the Lord on November 17. 2004. Richard was bom on February 27. 1922, the son of Nina C. (Root) and Cleon W. Landon of Carlton Center. He went to school in Carlton Center. He married Mary Ann Landon, his wife of 52 years, on July 26. 1952, in Angola, Ind. He fanned all of his life. They lived on the Landon farm on Landon Road for 38 years. After Richard retired in 1984. they moved to Barber Road, then onto their present home. Richard owned a Cherokee air plane and flew for many years. He loved tractors and MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOUC CHURCH TRAIMTIONAL LAHN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E .Main Street. MiddleviUe. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phooe 795-9030 Sunday M’asa 3JB pm. First Friday Huty Hour 5 pm. Ceufeaeatow. 30 minute* before Mass. Roury Prayer 30 minutes before Mau. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary Schipper*DeMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 am • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOUC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Ruaaell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling k Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuncry available for aU services. Sunday*: Worship Service* 8:30 and lift) am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ, II a.m. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr.olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages I Oft) am Adult elec­ September through are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXots Pierson leading tives November and a Membership Class with Pastor Don. Sunday Evening Service 6ft) pm. Widaiaday Midweek: 900 am. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yn. oid-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends.Thnr*dny: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9.30-II ft) am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Amon. Pastor Thursday. Nov. 25 10 am Thanksgiving Morning Prayer. Saturday. Nov. 27 - 5ft) pm Holy Communion; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 28 - 8ft) A 10:45 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am. Sunday School. Tuesday, Nov. 30 - I ft) p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 1 - 10:00 am. Wrdwateher*; 6ft) p.m. Advent Supper. 7 ft) pm Evening Prayer. 8ft) pm Sarah Circle Christmas HASTINGS - Robert W “Woody” Wood, age 79. of Hastings, died Saturday. November 20. 2004, at his residence. He was bom January 4, 1925 in Grand Rapids, the son of Pearl and Era (Pierson) Wood. Woody moved to Hastings in 1968 from Portland. He owned a service station in Lake Odessa and was a self-employed builder con­ tractor for more than 45 years, and built many homes in the Hastings area. Woody married Jo Anne Mapes August 22. 1968. They were involved in racing horses since 1974. He enjoyed working with wood all his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife. Virginia Cross; brother. Glenn Wood; sister. Bernice Carlburg. Woody is survived by his wife of 36 years. Jo Anne Wood of Hastings; his children. Kathy (Roger) Blodgett of Hastings. Deborah (Gary) Dutcher of Freeport. Jack Hull and fiance Tammy Trudell, of Hastings. Jeff (Gale) Hull of Middleville; seven grandchil­ dren; four great-grandchildren; brothers. Clayton (Elsie) Wood of Rockford. Carol (Dorothy) Wood of Tampa, Florida. Memorial services were held Wednesday. November 24. 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. |Horace N. Edmonds। DOWLING - Horace N. Edmonds, age 84. of Dowling, died Tuesday. November 23. 2004 in Tampa. Florida. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Party HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hasting*. Ml Carolyn M. Booth GRAND RAPIDS - Carolyn M Booth, -^e 79. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Middleville. Mich, and Naples. Fla., passed away on November 19. 2004 after struggling with a year long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Forrest and Dorothy Laug. sister, Norma Laug and former husband, Robert Booth. She is survived by her loving companion Fred Biehl and children. Mike (Sandy) Booth of Lansing. Susan (Steve) Wiersum of Middleville and Nancy Booth (Mick Dever). Also, a brother. Ronald (Dhyana)Laug of West Palm Beach. Fla., and her grandchil­ dren, Justin Booth. Trevor (Jessica) Booth. Jessica, Amy. Christina and Ken Wiersum and Allen Booth, as well as cousins Diane Hosier. Carol (M:Jce) Gilbin. Alan Hosier, Aunt Geneva Hosier and many nieces and nephews. She was a very kind, loving and devoted mother and wife and will be deeply missed. Memorial services were held Monday in the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel, with Chaplain Ardcan Brock officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Michigan. The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service. Kenmoor. tractor shows, also. Richard was a Barry County Commissioner for eight years. Clubs and organizations he served: Fanner’s Union, The American Agriculture Movement. Carlton Center Grange Hall. Hastings Pirate Motorcycle Chib, and Welcome Corner’s United Methodist Church. Richard is survived by his wife and six children. Ronald Landon (wife Marquita) of Freeport; Blake Landon (wife. Linda) of Ionia; Janice Rafflcr (husband. Darwin) of Woodland, Donald R. Landon (wife. Angie) of Lake Odessa. Pamela Landon of Hastings; and fostr; daughter, Rhonda Sparrow of Oregon. Richard had 1! grandchildren, Heidi. Jason. Adam. Michael, Angela, Kristina. April. Buddy. Jessica. Kayla, and Tabitha. He had 12 great grandchildren. He has five surviving brothers and sisters, Wilber (Annetta) Landon of Hastings. Wayne (Ruth) Landon of Freeport, Russell Landon of Hastings. Leona Yarger of Hastings, and Leta (Leon) Mesecar of Woodland. He was preceded in death by baby son. James; his mother, father, sister. Amber Jackson; and brother. James Landon. Funeral services were held Saturday. November 20, 2004 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Pastor Donald Brail and Rev. Gerardo Wood officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hosp ce or Free Methodist Church Bld. Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Sunday Home in Hastings Save Hundreds of Dollars with Our morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10.30 Refreshments, lift) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 930 and II am Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 pm ADVANCE PLANNING I;., . , FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Service* - 9ft) a.m. Traditional Worship; 11:20 am. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Nursery care is provided for both services. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Thomas Overbeek| DELTON - Thomas Overbeek. of Delton, passed away Friday. November 19, 2004, in Kalamazoo. Mr. Overbeek was born in Grand Rapids on July 6. 1931, the son of Hany and Dena (Glazier) Overbeek. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serv­ ing in the U.S. Air Force. He was an employee of Harry Overbeek and Sons Heating and Sheet Metal for many years and was a Grand Rapids Fireman for five years. Thomas was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. and enjoyed building model airplanes. On October 4. 1954 he married Lavonne Smith and she preceded him in death on February 13.1999. He is survived by children. Thomas (Donna) Overbeek. Robert (Marion) Overbeek. Dena (Brian) Ogg. David (Debra) Overbeek, Harry Overbeek. John (Pamela) Overbeek. and Diane Sweat; 28 grandchil­ dren; 21 great grandchildren; a brother. Donald (Wilma) Overbeek; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his par­ ents and brothers, Russ, Harry, and Harold. Funeral services were conducted Monday. November 22, 2004. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Pastor Gerald Gallaway, offi­ ciating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan I 1. Enable* vihi to "Celebrate Your Life. Your Way" David C. Wren 2. Provide* you with all the option* and lervice* Location Manager available. 3. Eliminate* emotional ovrnpendmg a* all your plan* are known. 4. Guarantees that you will never have to pay more than today * price*. 5. Provide* you and your loved one* with total peace of mind. 6. Planning in advance is one of the mo*t loving and caring things you can do for your family 7. Allow-* you io ch<KMc one of our payment option* flXjren Funeral Home, inc. ” 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2471 Fax: (269) 945-2296 Read nu BANNER every wuukl Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25 2004 - Page 7 Houston R. Malone |___ Terry Paul Crawford______ 1 Marcella F. Humphrey GRANDVILLE - Terry Paul Crawford, age 41. of Grandville, passed away Thursday. November 18. 2004 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Kelsey Campus. Lakeview. Mr. Crawford was bom on October 8. 1963 in Hastings, the son of Paul and Helen (Snyder) Crawford. He was raised in Middleville, and attended and graduated from Thomapple-Kellogg School. He attended a trade school at Pine Lake for Tool and Die Making (Injecting Mold HASTINGS - Houston R. Malone, age 48. of Hastings, died Wednesday, November 17. 2004 at his residence. He was bom February 18. 1956 the son of Houston Raymond Malone Sr. and Ruby Magalia (Lumbert) Malone. Houston graduated from Hastings High School in 1974. He was employed at Hastings Piston Ring. Pennock Hospital, and Tripp Stone Company. Houston was a man who loved fishing, motorcycles and a collector of many things. He was preceded in death by his father; daughter. Tarra Shellenbarger; sister and brother-in-law. Laree and Bubba Johnsen. Surviving is Houston’s wife, Gloria A. (Shellenbarger) Malone of Hastings; chil­ dren. Ivy (Jeff) Prior of North Carolina. Houston R. Malone III (HR) of Hastings. Billy (Shannon) Wilson of Hastings, Carrie Wilson of Sturgis; four grandchildren; moth­ er, Ruby Malone of Lansing; brother. Montel (Jean) Malone of Texas; sisters. Janis (Keith) Penton of Lansing; Shirley (Mike) Ashley of Lansing; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday. November 22. 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Kendal Keith Wellman HASTINGS - Dave Allen Bush, aged 52. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. November 17, 2004 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Grand Rapids, from com­ plications of Non-Hodgkin< Lymphona. Survived by his loving wife. Victoria Breitner-Bush; three sons. David J. Bush of Wayland. Richard F. Bush of Wayland, Kurt S. Bush of Arizona: one daughter. Barbara (Mike) Bennett of Hastings; one granddaugh­ ter. Kaylec Bennett; his parents. Orville and Edna of Caledonia, two brothers, Lance­ Randy (Valerie) Bush of Middleville. Danny (Deb) Bush of Middleville; one sister. Terri Bush of Fennvillei many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends: as well as his extended family. Cori Drake. Susan Dorsey. Johnna Yoder; cousin, Jim Bush, and Sue Gentry. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There was a Wake to Celebrate Dave’s life, Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 2834 Wing Rd., Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Michigan Chapter. 1260 Ekhart. Grand Rapids. Ml 49546. Dave Allen Bush was bom on July 17.1952 in Plainwell, the son of Orville David and Edna Fay (Moore) Bush. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia schools. He was married to Victoria Breitner on September I. 2001 in Caledonia. He was employed at CRW Masonry in Byron Center. Dave Allen Bush, was in the United States Army from 1971-1973 in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion Post 305 in Caledonia. He was preceded in death by his grandpar­ ents. Forest and Edna Bush, and John and Myrtle Moore; two uncles. Richard Bush and Fred Bush. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel. Middleville. ■___ by Beeler Carolyn Lee Comstock I HARRIETTA - Carolyn Lee Comstock of Harrietta passed away November 16. 2004 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 63. Carolyn was bom October 27, 1941 in Cadillac, to James and Vivian (Sorensen) Scarbrough. She married Thomas A. Comstock. Carolyn was an auxiliary member of Mesick Amvets. Post 120. She loved camp­ ing. gardening, mushroom hunting, and spending time with the grandchildren. Survivors include her husband. Thomas; daughter. Kelly (Lloyd) Root of Woodland; son. Thomas Comstock of Harrietta; and daughter. Rhonda Comstock of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren. Michael Root, Kali Root and Kara Comstock; sisters. Jane (Howard) Cook. Peggy (Butch) Cook; broth­ ers. Jim (Sherry) Scarbrough. Ken Truax. Ray Scarbrough; sister, Rhonda (Bruce) Longstreet; brothers, Clark(Mary) Scarbrough. Todd (Ellen) Scaibrough. Kurt Scarbrough; sister. Connie (Harlan) Irmler; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was precoied in death by her mother. Vivian Scarbrough, son. Gary Cooper; broth­ er. Peter Scarbrough; sister. Shirley Truax; and niece. Roberta Eiling. Funeral services were held Friday, November 19. 2004 at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac with Rev. Kenneth Postotnik officiating. Burial took place in Haring Township Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Comstock family. Arrangements were made by HitesmanHoldship Funeral Home, Cadillac. 1________ Donald A. Oler________ | CHARLOTTE - Kendal Keith Wellman passed away Thursday, November 18. 2004 at Tendercare in Hastings, at the age of 64. He was bom May 3, 1940 in Sunfield Twp., son of Keith Melbourne and Geraldine Mae (Richard) Wellman. Kendal enjoyed camping, golfing, bowling and barbecuing. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Charlotte and the Happy Camper Trailer Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Byrd) Wellman; mother. Geraldine Wellman; two brothers, Raymond and Greg Wellman. Surviving are his children, William (Dawn Haight) Wellman. Wendy (Robert) Grant and Waverly (David) Wilcox; grandchildren. Anthony Wilcox, and Tiffany Wilcox; father. Keith Wellman; sister. Myrna Bartlett. Funeral services were held Monday. November 22, 2004 at the Rosier Funeral Homes. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. Rev. Lester DeGroot of the Nashville Baptist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Bill Wellman. Anthony Wilcox, Dave Lightner. Randy Wellmar., Jay Bartlett. Pat Hosey, Honorary Pallbearer Tim Bartlett. Interment was in Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Optimist Club or for the wishes of the family. The family was served by the Independent Family Owned funeral home in Sunfield: The Rosier Funeral Home. For more information: www.Lcgacy.com. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FREEPORT - Donald A. Oler, age 77. of Freeport died Tuesday. November 23.2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Oler was bom on December 6. 1926 at Hastings, the son of Cecil and Wilma (Replogic) Oler. Donald was raised on the family farm on Sisson Road. Freeport and has always lived there. He attended the Jones School. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company foundry for many years until the foundry was closed down. He then worked in road construction, laying sod for a few years. He was engaged in farming all his life. He was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau, enjoyed fishing and feeding wild MASON - Mrs. Mildred E. Callihan, age 96. of Mason and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, November 18. 2004 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Callihan was bom on December 11. 1907 at Hastings, the daughter of William and Edith (Reed) Cramer. She was raised in the Baltimore Twp. area of Barry County and attended Quimby School. She was married to Merle C. Callihan on June I. 1924. She has lived in the Mason area since 1968. Mildred enjoyed sewing, crocheting, tatting and was an avid reader. Mrs. Callihan is survived by a son. Jack (Lois) Callihan of Evart; seven grandchil­ dren; several great- and great-great-grand­ children; and a brother. William Cramer of Fruitland. Fla. Preceding her in death were her husband. Merle, on Oct. 27. 1975: a son. William Callihan, in 2003; an infant son and daughter, two brothers and three sisters. Services were held Monday. November 22. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home.com) LAKE ODESSA - Patricia Joanne (Amon i Carpenter, age 74, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday. November 21. 2004 tn Zephyr Hills, Florida. Pat was bom June 7. 1930 in Remus to Lloyd and Bertha Amon, the fourth of five children. She graduated from Remus High School in 1948 and enrolled in Cleary School of Business in Ypsilanti. In 1951. Pat married Ear! Winnie and was Machines). Terry was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and trail biking. He enjoyed tinkering with small engines and collected old music tapes and CD’s. He is survived by his mother, Helen Crawford of Brooksville, Florida; son. Nicholas Crawford, of Caledonia; two broth­ ers. Mike (Joyce) Hula of Bryan. Ohio and Gary Hula, of Florida; nephew and niece. Brendan and Caitlin Hula: Aunt Donna Quinn of Colorado. Aunt Margaret Bronson of Brooksville. Florida. Aunt Doris Overton of California: Uncle Stan Snyder of Battle Creek; numerous cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Paul Crawford. Graveside services were held Tuesday. November 23.2004 at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Hastings. Rev. Fr. David E. LeBlanc officiating. birds. Mr. Oler is survived by a sister, Lois (Clifford) Andrus of Hastings; niece, Kathryn Andrus of Hastings; nephews. Galen (Claire) Andrus of Middleville. Kim Andrus of Hastings; three cousins: faithful canine companion, Tammy. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother. Norman, in 1929. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 26. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Walter A. Winebrenner will officiate. Visitation will be Friday. November 26 from noon until service time. Burial will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) Patricia Joanne (Amon) Carpenter HASTINGS - Marcella F. Humphrey, age 112, of Hastings, died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom October 25, 1892 in Brown Deer. Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (O'Brien) Daley. Marcella attended school in Brown Deer, also Austin. Minnesota where they later moved. While living in Milwaukee she worked for a large department store modeling wedding gowns, and later a candy store. Marcella came to Michigan to visit her sister, she then met and later married George Humphrey in 1918. They lived all their mar­ ried lives on a farm near Freeport where they raised their 10 children; five girls, Francis Richards of Kalamazoo. Agnes Rein of Hastings. Mary Williams of Luther, Edna Carrigan of North Carolina, and Grace Ntubecker of Arizona; five boys, James (Anne) Humphrey of Delton, Robert (Velma) Humphrey of Freeport, Henry (Aline) of Mississippi, George Humphrey (deceased); Phillip Humphrey of Kalkaska; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great­ great-grandchildren. Marcella has seen many things in her three centuries - cars replacing horse and buggy, radio, television, computers, the airplane was started with the Wellers Wright “Flying Machine" . and man walked on the surface of the moon. All five sons served in World War II as well as three daughters as nurses in the service. Marcella was a member of St. Rose cf Lima Church where she was married in 1918. With her jwny grand- and great-grandchil­ dren Jie enjoyed her 112th birthday last month. It is evident that Marcella’s life has had a positive impact on generations and her legacy will continue for generations. Funeral mass will be held Friday. November 26, 2004 at i 1 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Rose Laying the Foundation Fund or Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are by the Girrach Funeral Home. Hastings. remarried in 1972 to John Carpenter and the couple relocated to Lake Odessa Always an active person. Pal had a lifelong love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, walking and spending time with her many friends. She is survived by her husband. John; son. Dean A. Winnie of Perry; daughter. Nancy A. (Ron) Carpenter of Vermontville; grand­ daughters, Lisa (Michael) Zbawioney of Dayton, Ohio and Lori Carpenter of Fort Wayne. Ind.; great-granddaughters. Marin Michael Zbawioney and Evangeline Marie Carpenter; and sister. Laurel Comden of Mantika. Calif. Her loving heart, ready wit and warm smile will be sorely missed. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday. November 27. 2004 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements handled by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Leia G. Nagle VERMONTVILLE - Leta G. Nagle was bornSfcpttmber 4,1901, the sixth daughter of Andrew and Emma Green. She went home to be with the Lord October 22, 2004. She was raised and lived in the Vermontville area all her life, graduating from Vermontville High School in the class of 1918. On August 29 of that same year, she was united in marriage with William Northrup. Both worked in downtown stores for many years. To that union there were three daughters. Kathryn (Lloyd) Bartholomew of Mecosta. Barbara (Leslie) Harrison ol Winter Haven. Florida, and Phyllis (Merle) Haines also of Winter Haven; one granddaughter. Diana Bennett; and six grandsons. William Haines. Merle (Brad) Haines. Mark Haines. John Haines, Peter Haines and Dale Walter; a host of great-grandchildren and four “great greats". Leta was the oldest and had the longest continuous membership in the Vermontville Congregational Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Widowed in 1946, she served as the village clerk and township clerk for many years. Leta then married the Rev. Dow D. Nagle, who preceded her in death in 1956. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saluiday. December 4, 2004 at the Vermontville Congregational Church. Rev. Sally Nolen will officiate. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.payfuneral.com Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945­ 9554 That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �Page 8 - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ^tnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Happy Thanksgiving! Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go. but when we get there we discover she sn’t home. She is in Lake Odessa making the rounds of the annua] Christmas Round the Town celebration. The colorful red flyers arc in the stores listing all the stops of craft ven­ dors. There will be angels and baskets, sachets and soap, baked goods and towels, and more. Lunch will be served at the St. Edward’s Family Center and at the VFW Hall. Each lunch spot will have several crafters showing their wares. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will have baked goods and two crafters. The Lyons-Muir church on M-21 and Olmstead Road will be host for a Swiss steak and turkey dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Looking ahead a bit. the Saranac Depot will be the site of an annual gala event for which reservations are required. The annual Christmas Tea. with three settings will be held Sunday. Dec. 5. The settings will be at 1.3 and 5 p.m. Call 642-9472 for reservations. The Ionia Historical Society will have an open house at the Blanchard House, on East Main Street in Ionia from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5. The historic house will be decked out in its Christmas finery. Activity at Central United Methodist Church the past weekend included an apple pie sale on Saturday. Orders were taken in advance for three types of apple pies. A pro­ duction line in the kitchen and dining room produced the pies with homemade crusts, top crust or crumb topping and sugar free desserts. They were wrapped and labeled before the purchasers were notified their pies were ready. On Sunday morning the altar was decorated with fruits of the season by the worship committee. The chancel choir sang a Thanksgiving selection, accompanied on the piano by Ashley Barcroft. In the evening, the musical group Fret Not, under the direction of Dick Nelson, pro­ duced a concert of contemporary music. Proceeds from the offering went to Karl and Julie Kynstra to help defray some of Karl’s medical costs for treatment of cancer. Refreshments were served later by Helen Miller of Hastings and Julie Nelson. The local historical society directors met last week to make some important decisions. An additional sidewalk will be laid on the west side of the new freight house. The com­ memorative bricks will be laid along the sides of the walk, which will connect the freight house with the depot so they will not be sub­ ject to traffic. An investment committee has been named to handle some inherited funds. Windows are in place in the new building and interior partitions. The highway project is fast coming to a conclusion. Last week more finish work was done on lawns adjacent to the new curbing. By Saturday there was heavy straw matting on the north side of M-50 from Washington Boulevard to the east village limits. The greenhouse and Swifty’s PLACE were getting most of the attention from the MichMex firm which has done the concrete work at roadside. Retired School Personnel met last weekend at Fellowship Hall. Lake Odessa. The educa­ tion committee of the church catered the lunch for the 35 members. Among the new members present was Ben Merchant and his wife. Ben said he was glad to see his fellow Lakewood retirees. The speaker was Anna Taylor of Ionia, high school student, with a friend who accompanied her to Lake Odessa aad had been in a musical group which toured Ecrope last summer. Anna is the granddaugh­ ter of MARSP President Margaret Breckon of Saranac and the daughter of Sally Taylor who is seen most days at Walker Pharmacy. The choir stayed in private homes in Europe for three days at each city. They concluded by singing the farewell song, which the choir has sung at each of its concert venues. Members made their usual generous contributions to the Christmas project. This year an Ionia agency will benefit. Last year it was Lakewood Community Services. The latest Habitat house on Church Street east of Jordan Lake Highway is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scheidt and family. The next Habitat house is to be built in Sunfield. At some future time another house will be built south of the Scheidt house on the same street which was opened for this con­ struction. It had been platted by Frank Clark for his villag? of Bonanza. Church street slopes rather sharply to the south to Clark Street. • Brandon Chambers. 21. of Middleville, was granted a one year delayed sentence in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 18 on a charge of maintaining a drug house. He was charged with this misdemeanor from his arrest in Middleville in June. He also was ordered to pay $2,080 in court costs. He will be sentenced Nov. 17, 2005. ing, and AA/NA meetings while in jail. The felony charge stemmed from his arrest in 2002 in Orangeville Township. It has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and $25,000 in fines. @©» « • Richard Gingerich 21. of Hastings, was Sentenced Nov. 17 to 60 days in jail with credit for 32 days served and S120 in fines for one count of resisting/assaulting/obstructing a police officer. This felony charge is from his arrest in July in Hastings and has a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Juan Vasquez. 27. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced Nov. 17 to two years on probation, six months in jail with credit for two days served. $1,840 in fines and costs for one count of possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, less the 25 grams. He also was ordered to attend cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse counsel- • James Dunn. 21. of Charlotte, was sen­ tenced Nov. 18 to a continuation of his proba­ tion. and 12 months in jail with credit for 64 days served and the balance suspended upon pavment of $810 in court costs and fines for . iolating his probation in two separate cases. The violations included assault, removing the telephone from his approved residence and failure to report police contact to his pro­ bation officer. • Erich Kent. 21. of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to 120 days in jail with credit for 118 days served for violating his probation. The charges include one count of failure to report in February and March of 2004 and failure to obtain substance abuse assessment. After serving the remaining jail time, he is to be unsuccessfully discharged from probation. Holiday prayer Dear Readers: Today is Thanksgiving. If you know someone who is alone today, please invite him or her to share your Thanksgiving dinner, and make the occasion truly special. While many of us have a great deal to be thankful for. some of us are less fortunate* We hope all of you are able to find something for which you are grateful, no matter how small. If you can't think of anything, the following prayer may give you some suggestions. Thanksgiving Prayer (Author Unknown) Wf come to this table today, O Lord, hum­ ble and thankful and glad. We thank Thee first for the great miracle of life, for the exaltation of being human, for the capacity to love. We thank Thee for joys both great and sim­ pleFor wonder, dreams and hope; For the newness of each day; For laughter and song and a merry heart; For compassion waiting within to be kin­ dled; For the forbearance of friends and the smile of a stranger; For the arching of the earth and trees and heavens and the fruit of all three; For the wisdom of the old; For the courage of the young; For the promise of the child; For the strength that comes when needed. For this family united here today. Of those to whom much is given, much is required. May we and our children remember this. Amen. 'Keep Kids Alive' Dear Annie: Please remind your reader, once again to “Keep Kids Alive. Drive 25.” This is a proactive measure to mobilize citi­ zens around the country to respond to the problem of speeding in their neighborhoods. Working with police departments, neighbor­ hood groups, schools, municipal departments, civic groups and families, we hope to create safer streets for pedestrians and motorists alike. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 175,000 pedes­ trians died on U.S. roadways between 1975 "At Pennock, Progressive Care is More Than a Promise." Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Holly McKeotvn. "Pennock’s Family Birthing Center is very progressive with the latest in technology and comfort. My private rocm felt more like home than a hospital. They had everything... great doctors, an expert staff and surgical suites close by to handle my C-section with ease. And Pennock's Infant Security is second to none. Why would you go anywhere else, when Pennock is right here in Barry County and so close to home’" Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To leam more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. and 2001. Local roads, the streets right in front of most of our homes, are over twice as danger­ ous as highways per mile driven. Pedestrians are also three times more likely to die when struck by a vehicle traveling 30 mph vs. one traveling at 25 mph. For the sake of children and adult pedestrians and their fami­ lies. I ask communities around the country to join this campaign by visiting our Web site at www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org. - Tom Everson, Executive Director Dear Tom Everson: We are pleased once again to remind our readers not to drive over 25 mph when traveling through residen­ tial neighborhoods. It's worth those extra few miles-per-hour to save a life. All about me' Dear Annie: My husband and I have a friend who is "all about me" and getting worse. "Edna* can turn any conversation back to something about her, even if it’s completely off the topic. Neither giving her attention nor ignoring her seems to help. Edna's husband takes the path of least resistance and does noth­ ing. We care about Edna and would like to help instead of avoiding her, but we fear losing her friendship if we confront her. We'd be willing if we thought it might push her to seek help for her narcissism. Do you have any advice? — Indianapolis Dear Indianapolis: Is one of you willing to take the risk of Pennock Partner, Christopher Noah, M.D. Family Practitioner McKeown Family, Middleville Pennock HEALTH SERVICES . otofe”iona1' Pr°8r««iv, P’rtners io PetS 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNCX2KHEALTH.COM upsetting her in order to point out, privately, that when she talks so much about herself, she appears self-absorbed and not interested in others? If you do it with genuine concern and let Edna know how much you value her friendship, she may listen. Spoil the child Dear Annie: My husband of six months has a beautiful, sweet daughter who was recently mar­ ried. "Sally" and I get along wonderfully, but I have some concerns. My husband gave her a large down pay­ ment on a new house, refurbished her pool, installed new appliances and paid for an expensive wedding to a man she has been liv­ ing with for years. Sally's new husband does not like his job, they dine out five nights a week, shop often, go to the movies every Saturday night, have cable and high-speed Internet, and we even cleaned her home for her before she moved in. I worry that they cannot afford their home, and we will end up making the house pay­ ments and all repairs as they become neces­ sary. Sally is kind and respectful to me, and I have no problem with her. I'm just wondering if the pattern is set for my husband and me to live barely above poverty level, doing with­ out necessities, so we are able to make her house payments, pay her car insurance, etc. Do I ask my husband outright how long we're expected to bankroll the kids or just wail and see how deep the requests reach into our pockets? When is it our turn? We married at the courthouse and have yet to take a honeymoon so as to not use funds set aside for Sally's new life. - Need Help in Florida Dear Florida: We cannot caution you strongly enough about the hazards of getting between Daddy and his little girl, so this needs to be handled delicately. Tell your hus­ band. gently, that if he keeps paying for things that Sally cannot actually afford on her own. he is crippling her and she will never leam how to be financially responsible. If your husband refuses to put your marriage first, you will have to decide how much of this "generosity" you are willing to live with. Tanning risks Dear Annie: My 14-year-old daughter, "Cyndi," has a very light complexion and is embarrassed about looking like a ghost. For her birthday, my sister purchased Cyndi a few sessions at a tanning salon, even though Sis knows I disapprove of such places because of the dangers of skin cancer. A parental signature form is required for those under 16. and I don't want to sign it 1 prefer that Cyndi try the sunless tanning salons or tanning creams. She and her aunt think I am overreacting. My sister says a few rays from a tanning bed are not the same as lying out in the sun. Are they right? Should I let my daughter take those risks to increase her self-confidence? - Casper’s Mom Dear Casper’s Mom: Ycu are smart to be concerned. Studies have found that indoor tanning booths can be just as harmful to the skin as outdoor sun exposure, including an increased risk of melanoma and premature aging of the skin. If Cyndi wants to be dark­ er-hued. she can investigate spray-tanning booths, which do not involve UV rays, or cos­ metics that can give her skin a tint. For more information, contact the American Academy of Dermatology at 1 -888-462-DERM (1 -888­ 462-3376) (www.aad.org). And educate your sister, too. Fekmius father? Dear Annie: My husband died unexpected­ ly. and I decided to get my will together. My mother-in-law suggested that in case of my death. I leave the care of my two young chil­ dren to my husband's sister, "Sara." Sara has been married to "Bud" for two years. 1 recently discovered that Bud is a two­ time convicted felon (he robbed a store at gunpoint) and he has been off probation only a short time. I don't know if any of the family members, including Sara, know this. Should 1 tell them or mind my own business? I'm cer­ tainly not leaving my children in his care. Concerned Dear Concerned: You should mention Bud's recoro to Sara, but no one else. She is entitled to know, and how she chooses to deal with it is her business. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longdme editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 1181^0, Chicago. IL 606)1. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at h-h-m-.ctc- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2004 — Page 9 Honor roll: From TIME to TIME Hastings Middle School A look down memory lane... The Rafflers’ military contributions By Joyce Weinbrecht Vemice Floyd Rafflcr was bom in Woodland Township on Nov. 19, 1895. to George and Caroline Smith Rafflcr. He had two brothers. John and Lawrence Rafflcr and a sister. Lcatha. Caroline Smith Rafflcr died in 1909. Vemice was a farmer, railroad worker and a meat cutter. He married Edna Lucille Johnson in November of 1926. They had 10 children. Arthur Jay. 1927; Vernon Lee. 1928. dying Dec. 3. 1942; Richard Lloyd. 1930; Elwyn Vemice. 1932; Larry Joe, July 21. 1934; Marquerite Lucile. 1936; Arnold Karl, 1941; Donald Lynn. 1943; Daewin Claude. 1945; and Marvin Gene. 1946. Of the 10 children bom to this marriage, nine lived to adulthood, the eight boys all served in the military. Vemice F. Rafflcr died Dec. 30. 1967. Lucille Johnson Raffler died Jan. 26. 2001. The Rafflcr children attended Woodland Townchip School. All eight of the Rafflcr boys served in the military. Arthur Jay Raffler. bom Sept. 10. 1927. married Marcia Garlinger on March 25.1951; children. Frederick Arthur and Nancy A. Navy, went to China right after Japan surren­ dered. Vernon L. Rafflcr. bom. Dec. 4. 1928; died. Dec. 3. 1942. Richard Lloyd Raffler, bom. May 5. 1930; married Paula Boyer Oct. 16. 1954; three children. Army, served in Korea. Elwyn Vemice (Dutch) Rafflcr. bom. Jan. 25. 1932; married Jean Meyers Nov. 28. 1954; five children. Army, stationed in Texas. Larry Jo Raffler. bom. July 23. 1934; mar­ ried Judith A. Stadel July I. 1954. four chil­ dren. Navy Reserves. 1952-1960. Marguerite Lucille Raffler. bom April 16. 1936; married to Delbert Platte Sept. 30. 1967; two children. Arnold Karl Rafflcr. bom Jan. 14. 1941; married Beverly Jackson June 29. 1963; two children. Army, served in Korean Peace Deal. Donald L. Raffler. bom April 21. 1943: married Arloa Hayncr March 1. 1969. later divorced; three children. Army, then Army Reserves, was a cook. Darwin Claude Rafflcr. bom. July 14. 1945; married Sue Davis, divorced, married Jan Landon Oct. 16. 1971; three children. Army. MP duty in Germany. Marvin Gene Raffler. bom. Aug. 26.1946; married Sue Kaufman May 20. 1972; three children. Army. Vietnam Duty. As of this wilting date. Oct.I. 2004, V.F. Raffler and Edna Lucille Johnson. 10 chil­ dren; 27 grandchildren; 40 great grandchil­ dren; one great great grandchild. Sources: Lam J. Raffler and Bam County History 1985. First Marking Period ending Oct. 29. 20(M Eighth grade High honors: 3.5-4.0 grade point average Maegan Adams. *Kacy Anderson. ‘Keith Anderson. ‘Ethan Angus. ‘Sara Archambeau. Jason Baum. Ashley Benton. Jyssica Blantz. "Andrew Bolton. Mitchell Borden. Charity Bouchard. Sarah Brandl. ‘Barbara Buehler. ‘Carmen Burlingame. ‘Bryan Campbell. Robert Cathcart. Joshua Chivis. ‘Brittany Clear. ‘Rachel Clevenger. Matthew Cooley. ‘Gail Cowles. Josey Curcio. ‘Kendal Darling. ‘Alexandria deGoa. Kayla DesVoignes. ‘Leanne Dingcs. Aaron Dipp. •Katherine Dobbin. ‘Emily Doherty. Alexandria Dutmer. Allison Eaton. Cortney Fitzsimmons. Chris Floyd. Katy Fluke. Heather Foote. Nicole Frantz. Suzanne Gillihan. Taylor Gould. Taylor Hammond. •Bradley Hayden. ‘Marie Hoffman. Kacy Hooten. Alisha Howell. Chclsie Hughes. •Bianca Lberle. Sherry Jager. Tyler Kalmink. ‘Kaitlynn Kensington. Sarah Kidder. Carson King. ‘Chelsea LaJoyc. Ashley Lancaster. •Courtney Larsen. Brenna Leedy. ‘Matthew Lewis. Timothy Lewis. Luke Mansfield. ‘Justin McComb. ‘Dylan McKay. Kourtney Meredith. ‘Kazzi Mikolajczyk. ‘Adam Miller, ‘Morgan Miller. Tiffany Miller. Michelle Mills. ‘Emily Moore. Allyson Nelson. Steven Nesbitt. ‘Tess Nugent. Melissa Pennington. Erin Pettengill, ‘Sarah Phillips. Jennifer Phillips. ‘Megan Power. Justin Prucha. Gabriel Purchase. Holly Ray. Steven Safie. ‘Kathryn Sanders. ‘Dane Schils. ‘Preston Schwartz. Kaitlyn Sender, •Kylrjgh Sheldon. ‘Adam Skedgell. ‘Molly­ Smith. Ambrie Storey. ‘Lee Swartz. Tiffany Tassos. ‘Alyssa Thornton. Adam Wiker. Chevy Williams. ‘Shelby Winans. ‘Aaron Wright. Rachael Zalewski and ‘Amy Zwiemikowski. Honors: 3.10-3.49 GPA — Tiya Apsey. Benjamin Bax. Rosemary Brasher. Trent Brisboe. Christopher Case. Corey Champlin. Alexis Craven. Christopher Devries. Shanna Eckley. Emily Eilwood, Corey Gilbert. L'Orca! Gironda. Nicole Gorodenski. Amber Greer. Margaret Halford. Amanda Haueter. Vova Hile. Danielle Hobbs. Adam Hodges. Brandon Horrigan. Timothy Huisman. Megan Hunt. Vincent Hynes. Jessica Kaczmarczyk. Nicholas Lancaster. Autumn MalmquistHubert. Nicholas McClelland. Rachael McFarland. Anna McNally. Samantha McPhail. Julie Pennepackcr. Britni Potter. Bethany Roderick. AmKr Shepler. Kara Sours. Robert Steinke. Rachei Stephens and Anastacia Wolcott. Honorable mention: 3.0-3.09 GPA — Kay lee Alexander. Derek Birman. Marcus Chase. Megan Defctftto. Trevor Depew. Teri Dull. Nathan Hedgw. Bradley Keeler. Ethan Kilboum. Ashiiegh Penny, Katie Romanak. LouAnne Secord. Christina Service. Timothy Stanton. Brittany VanSyckle. Ryan Vaughan. Matthew Watson. Melanie Weiler and Stephanie Wymer. Seventh grade High Honors: 3.5—4.0 — ‘Jenaleigh Bailey, Blake Baird. Jessica Barrus. Hayley Bishop. Brooke Blair. ‘Zachary Bolthouse. Holly Borner. Clinton Brill. Dakota Brownell. ‘Amanda Buehler. ‘Morgan Burger. Chelsea Burke. ‘Alicia Bush. ‘Katelyn Campbell. Chris Campbell. Benjamin Cappon. ‘Kelly Chisholm ‘Gretchen Christensen. ‘Angela Christiansen, ‘Chase Coughlin. ‘Jessica Czinder. ‘Troy Dailey. ‘Alexis Dakin. •Allison Danis, Garret Darling. Amy Dean Joshua Dunkclberger. Emily Dunnigan. •Maeve Dwyer. ‘Austin Endsley. ‘Robert Endsley. ‘Matthew Feldpausch. ‘Nathan Ford, Sarah Frame, ‘Pamela Franson. •Nicole Gardner. ‘Patrick Garrett. ‘Jonathan Gieseler. Dustin Glaser. Britney Coodenough. Brandy Gorodenski. ‘Katelyn Graybill. Kyle Griffith. ‘Paul Guenther. Timothy Hanlon. Logan Hays. ‘Jason Heinrich. ‘Kelsi Herrington. Brittany Hickey. Ashley Higgins. ‘Jessica Howell. Luke Howell. Kayla Huver. Zachary Jarman. •Kaylee Kidder. ‘Ashley Knight. Jessica Lee. Chelsea Leonard. ‘Dena Letot. ‘Kyle Letot. Paul Lloyd. ♦Pattr’vk Loew. Megan Lowe. •Cassi Lydy. Helen Macqueen. ‘Heather McCoy. Riley McLean, Mindi Meher. •Karissa Milleson. ‘Casmir Mix. ‘Andrew Moore. Tyler Nelson. John Nichols. ‘Zachary Passmore. Gage Pederson, Ryan Pennington. Eric Pettengill. ‘Emily Phillips. Katherine Ponsetto. ‘Krystal Pratt. ‘Paige Pumford. •Ashley Purdun. ‘Tyler Ray. Erik Robinson. William Rountree. Darin Rugg. Bethany Sams. George Shannon. Hannah Shumway. Nicholas Shuster. ‘Amanda Stenzelbarton. •Gabriel Sutherland. Kathleen Thomas. Courtney Thomason. ‘Wendy Todd. Tarra Townsend. ‘Alexa vondcrHoff. ‘Nicholas Wallace. Courtney Ward. ‘Marshall Warren. •Samantha Watson. Alexandra Wendorf. ‘Samantha White. Holly Wilkins. ‘Jerry Willavize. ‘Lindsey Williams and ‘Abigail Worm. Honors: 3.1-3.49 GPA — Christina Anderson. Jacob Bailey. Brandon Bower. Michelle Campbell. Matthew Cathcart. Nathan Converse. Dylan Downs. Sara Franklin. Seth Haynes. Amber Huisman. Daniel Johnson. Joshua Lloyd. Brandon Miller. Seth Parker. Samantha Purdum, Jened Rambin. Magnolia Ranero. Alicia Robbins. Melissa Sanders. Evan Shade. Angelica Smith and Matthew Wolfe. Honorable mention: 3.0-3.09 GPA — Jonathan Aki, Lauren Anderson. Jayson Brooks. Raven Brown. Heather Cady. Brittany Harmer. Brian Hughes. Trent Kauffman. Nicholas Kovacevich. Phillip Lipp. Lindsey Meinke. Savannah Miller. James Moray. Michael Purchase, Matthew Schilz. Jacob Stockham. Colby Wilcox and Shelby Zalewski. Sixth grade High honors: 3.5-4.0 GPA — Alexander Auer. ‘Anna Bannister. Torri Barry, Brian Baum. ‘Jared Bosma, ‘Kevin Bosma. ‘Taylor Carpenter. ‘Aiaina Case. Myrina Clements. Larry Comp. ‘Cody Davis. Anna Densbcrger. ‘Tyler DeWitt. ‘Jessi Doxtadcr. Desirae Dunklee, Gabraelle Eaton. Rebecca Fish. Taylor Gabel. Bradley Gagnon. Patricia Garber. ‘Brittaney Gray. Emily Hart. •Veronica Hayden. ‘Grant Heide. ‘Megan Herbstreith. ‘Hannah Hodges, Devan House. •Micah Hu ver. ‘Nathan Kam. Dylan Kelmcr. •Eric Kendall. Stefan Kienzle. Ashlic Kinney. ‘Jessica Kloosterman, Stephen Krammin. Brandon LaFrance. ‘Montana Lecp. Cody Lepper. Casey Martin. •Steven Maurer. Kevin Maurer. Nathaniel McConb. Brandon McConnon. ‘Krista Miller. Jennifer Minnich. Kevin Osterink. Jake Fartridge. ‘Alexandria Pierce. Sydney Pierce. Kayla Pohl. Jessica Quillen. Cody Redman. Jacob Rogers. •Samantha Roofstra. ‘Christopher Rugg. •Rogelio Salazar. ‘Tauten Schils. ‘Katie Sccord, ‘Amanda Shaw. *Taylor Simpson. Amber Slagel. ‘Morgan Stowe. ‘Jordan Swinkunas. Cody Timm. Jessica Ulrich. •Natalie VanDenack. Meghan VanZvI. •Kayla Vogel. ‘Alicia Wheeler. Aimer Wiker and Denise Woodbury. Honors 3.1-3.49 GPA — Mitchell Brisboe. Joshua Coenen. Zachariah Comer. Barbara Cotton. August Cousineau. Thomas Davis. Shelby Deming. Kelsey Devroy. Rebecca Elkins. Dakota Elzinga. Chelsea Falconer. Sarah Ganger. Joshua Gray. Emily Halford. Zackary Hammond. Tara Harding. Jerems Heinrich. Shauna Hoffman. Karma Lamse. Savanna Lemon. Connor Lomas. Caitlin Main. Devin McKee. Ryan McPhail. Christopher Mennell. Ashlee Mikolajczyk. Tatton Miller, Nicholas Peterson. Nathanial Rhoades. Andrew Rodd. John Shakespeare. John Stanton. Paul Stutzman. Robert Taylor. Rachael Tobias. Conrad VanderMel. Hailey Walsh, Brittaney Wilkins and Hailey Zalewski. • Honorable mention 3.0-3.09 GPA — Amelia Angus. Arika Austin. Austin Blair. Sydney Blough. Collin Ferguson. Anthony Heath. Matthew Mansfield. Brittany Morgan. Matthew Mueller. Paige Ouding. Jamie Raulston. Aaron Ruder. Karistyn Sheldon. Levi Shriber. Mitchell Singleterry. William Sprague and Alexa Tyson. • indicates 4.0 One million Michiganians traveling for Thanksgiving An estimated one million Michiganians. 25 percent more than last year said they will travel during the 2004 Thanksgiving holiday period, says AAA Michigan. The vast majority (82 percent) will visit relatives. In 2003. only 800.000 Michigan residents said they had Thanksgiving holiday travel plans. Statewide, motorists will find gas prices at record high levels during the holiday week­ end. paying an average 49 cents more per gal­ lon than last year at this time. The statewide average for self-serve regular (as of Nov. 8) is $2,007 per gallon — a record for the Thanksgiving hohday -period. Cars, trucks ard vans represent the most popular form of Thanksgiving transportation (69 percent). More Michigan residents, how­ ever. will travel by air in 2004 compared to last year (28 percent versus 13 percent). "Thanksgiving traditionally represents family-oriented travel." said Cathy Green, vice president of sales and service for the Auto Club Group (ACG). "The increased interest in air travel reflects the overall growth we've seen in the leisure travel indus­ try since the first quarter of the year." According to Green. Thanksgiving falls during firearm deer hunting season and the start of the holiday shopping season, so trav­ elers should be prepared for intermittent traf­ fic congestion on major roads and near air­ ports. Among those planning a Thanksgiving vacation. 72 percent plan to go more than 100 miles from home and 51 percent plan to trav­ el outside of Michigan. Nearly half (49 percent) of travelers intend to stay with relatives during their journey, and 23 percent will stay at a hotel, motel or resort. Ten percent will stay with friends and 5 per­ cent in a rented cottage or home. The average trip will last four to five days at an average cost of $377. Peak travel dates include Wednesday. Nov. 24. and Sunday. Nov. 28. To help cope with heavierthan-normal traffic volumes and heightened airport security. AAA recommends that travelers allow plenty of extra time to reach their des­ tination. Check-in requirements for commer­ cial airlines can result in loss of reserved seat­ ing for travelers who do not arrive on time (contact each airline directly for check-in rules and regulations). The 102-hour Thanksgiving Day holiday (6 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 24. to 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 28) is traditionally a time for family travel But the holiday also falls at the end of the firearm deer hunting season, which means hunters will take advantage of the long holiday weekend. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), during the 16-day firearm deer season (Nov. 15-30). about 775.000 hunters will spend more than $500 million for food, lodging and transportation. A large deer herd, combined with large numbers of cars on the road, creates a high probability for collisions. In 2003. 67.760 deer-vehicle crashes were reported. Eleven people were killed as a result of these crashes and 1.913 more were injured. During the 2003 Thanksgiving holiday­ period, 19 persons lied in 16 crashes on Michigan roads, compared with 20 deaths in 2002. Restraints were used by 75 percent of the victims who had them available. Three, or 18.75 percent of the fatal crashes, were alco­ hol-related. ’ To help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries this Thanksgiving, the Michigan State Police will have extra patrols starting on Wednesday. N«v. 24. through Sunday. Nov. 28. Troopers will be looking for safety belt violations, speeding, drank driving and other moving violations as well as providing motorist assistance on Michigan's roads. AAA Michigan urges all motorists to avoid alcohol, buckle up. be well rested, and drive defensively. For the latest Michigan traffic and construction reports, visit www.aaa.com. enter your ZIP code and click on "Real-lime Traffic Information." 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State St, Hastings 269-948-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads - Live Music - _______ �P«Qe 10 — Thursday, November 25, 2004 — The Hastings Banner O-K Gold champions end Lakewood run at regionals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The O-K Gold Conference and the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 became very familiar with each other at the A pair of first year coaches led their girls' teams to the district championship game at Lakewood High School last Saturday. Kate Prominski's Vikings topped Jen Shaw's Trojans for the championship after some good battles between the county's Class B teams. While that was happening at Lakewood. Olivet was bumping off Maple Valley in the Class C districts at Dansville. The county's longest tenured coach. Rick Williams, saw his Delton team get off to a great start in the Kalamazoo Valley Association until a couple good battles with Kalamazoo Christian went in favor of the Comets. Lakewood used its tough conference schedule to prepare itself through the district tournament, but ran into one of Hastings and Middleville's O-K Gold foes. Wyoming Park, in the regional opener. end of this girls’ basketball season. The Lakewood Vikings from the CAAC-3 got the best of the Gold in Saturday’s Class B district final at Lakewood High School when the Vikes knocked off the TK Trojans. That set ip two more showdowns between Gold and CAAC-3 teams on Monday night in the regional semifinals at Hudsonville Unity Christian High School. The CAAC-3 champions from Lansing Catholic Central took the first battle for the Lansing area schools, topping Byron Center 49-37. In the nightcap, the O-K Gold cham­ pions from Wyoming Park knocked off Lakewood 62-38. LCC and the Wyoming Park Vikings squared off with a trip to the Breslin Center on the line Wednesday evening at Unity Christian. The O-K Gold champs used an outstanding performance to end the Lake wood Viking's season Monday night Park’s senior leader Angel Chan did everything perfectly from controlling her teams offense to shadowing the Vikings’ Stevie Spetoskey in the early going. And every shot she took seemed to fail in. She finished with a game high 30 points, while her senior teammate Joslyn Narber added 14. Narber also added ten rebounds and six assists. See BASKETBALL, page 18 Youngsters fill five of six spots on eagers’ first team All County First Team Alex Alaniz, Delton: DK’s senior floc« leader. She averaged five points a game dur­ ing the regular season and finished with a team high 51 assists. She bumped up her point production in the districts with 19 points in the Panthers’ season ending loss to The Vikings' Toni Hazel crashes into TK’s Holly Smith Saturday, but still makes it to the hoop for two points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thanksgiving means time for giving thanks again It’s time for the Thankful column. As I sit here typing away in my Joey Harrington Thanksgiving throw-back jersey I decided, it's time again to do the annual list of things to be thankful for in the sports world. Sure beats thinking of something really profound to say. doesn't it? I haven't done much of this the past two years, but every year following the all-coun­ ty picture day. all the kids and me head over to Arby's in Hastings. I’ve never really plugged the home of the oven mil, but I thought maybe this was the time. I’m thankful there were some talented employees. Heck since this is a sports column, a talented TEAM of employees working Tuesday when we headed over for lunch. Someone made a Marty Momhinweg style head coaching mistake, and the players were left scrambling, but they came through. Sure the first mistake was bad, but it was like fumbling the ball then picking it up and running for a touchdown. All is forgiven. I’m thankful that I bought this jersey I’m wearing on clearance. Joey might not be playing too much longer. Do I think Mike McMahon is the future for the Lions at quar­ terback? No. Is Joey? I don’t know. But I guess at this point it would be more fun to watch McMahon run around behind the line of scrimmage and eventually fumble the ball out of bounds, than it is to watch Joey drill the turf with pass after pass. I’m thankful for the high school sports fans this fall. Football season was great for the most part. I would have liked to see a few more bodies filling the scats in the rain as Delton got beat up in the KVA. but to quote the Stones, “you can’t always get what you want” “But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.” I needed to see the Viking fans and the Viking fans do what they did Monday night. After the Pistons. Pacers, and the crowd at the Palace put on their little show, a bunch of high school fans showed everyone how to act. The of the Wood and the Park both wanted their team to win. But they cheered their team, razzed the other players a little bit (there was no throwing of objects or punches), and even had a little chant off between the two schools. Even when the game was well out of hand. I heard a yell out of the Lakewood section saying, “let’s keep it positive the rest of the way.” The Lakewood kids didn’t spoil Wyoming Park’s party, and nobody from the Park rushed over to take down the G.W. cutout that accompanied the Lakewood crew. There has to be more. I wrote last week about the hockey strike. 1 guess l*m thankful that it hasn't affected me too much. I would hate to be a really rabid hockey fan right about now. Sure it’s fiin to see the Griffins and the K-Zoo Wings, but that’s just like going to sec the Whitecaps play while wishing Albert Pujols was going after a Roger Clemens fasttali. I sure wish they were playing, but I can't think of anything I can do about it. Is there anything the fans can do? Bum bobble heads of your favorite players and some “hot and ready" pizzas in front of Joe Lewis Arena? What kind of protest Lakewood. Alex Culbert, Delton: The Panther junior averaged a double-double this season, and achieved the feat ten times. She had a high of 25 points in one game, and 16 rebounds in another. Jessica Flaska, Middleville: A junior power forward. Flaska led the Trojans in scor­ ing (16.2 points per game), rebounds (7.8). and field goal percentage (55-percent). She helped the Trojans reach the district finals by pouring in 32 points and pulling down 15 rebounds in the tournament opener against Allegan. Amy Joostberns. Maple Valley: Joostbems continued to do it all for Maple Valley in her sophomore season. She led her team in points (10.9 per game), rebounds (5.2), and total blocks (32). and was second in steals and assists. Holly Smith, Middleville: The Trojan jun­ ior was second on her team in rebounds (5.1 per game) and points (8.4), behind Flaska. She also led the TK team in assists with 38 and steals with 30. Stevie Spetoskey, Lakewood: Spetoskey. a junior, once again led the Lakewood offen­ sive attack. Sh<; scored. She tossed in 274 points this season, including 23 in the district championship game. Spetoskey was also sec­ ond on her team in rebounds and assists, and first in steals. All County Second Team Ashley Aspinall, Middleville: This senior was nicknamed "The Specialist* by Trojan coach Jen Shaw. Aspinall came off the bench to spark the TK offense time and again in 2004. She averaged 7.4 points per game as a deadly three-point shooting threat that was also 70-percent from the free throw line. Danielle Boyce, Delton: Delton coach Rick Williams called his senior co-captain his team’s best defender. Boyce was the iecond leading rebounder on her team, and tossed in a season high 14 points in a big KVA battle with Kalamazoo Christian. Kortney Ewing, Maple Valley: She did her best to help lead the Lions in her senior The 2004 All-Barry County girts* basketball first team. Team members are, front from left, Alex Alaniz (Delton Kellogg), Stevie Spetoskey (Lakewood), back, Alex Culbert (Delton Kellogg), and Amy Joostbems (Maple Valley). (Missing from photo are Thomapple Kellogg's Jessica Flaska and Holly Smith.) season. Ewing averaged 6.1 points per game, while leading her team in steals and assists. She was also third on her team in rebounds with just over three per game. Jordan Haines, Delton: Only a sopho­ more. Haines averaged 8.2 points per game for Delton with a season high of 23 in one game. She was her team’s top three-point threat and averaged over nine points per game in league action. Rachel King. Lakewood: An outstanding defender on the outside for the Vikings. King did it all for the district champs. She was the team's leading rebounder, second in steals. third in assists, and fourth in scoring. Amber Peck, Hastings: The Saxons' sen­ ior point guard did a solid job of running the show this season. She led her team with 12 points in a late season game with Wayland, but as important as her scoring this season was the way she took control on the floor. Brooklyn Pierce, Hastings: The Saxon junior did a solid job coming off the bench much of the season to spark her team both with her Offense and defense. Dangerous from the outside or on the drive, she poured in a season high 17 points in her team's first meeting with Byron Center this season. would work? I’m very . very, very thankful that 1 don't know any high school basketball players tryirtg to push the sale of their latest rap album by acting like a fool. I'm very disappoint­ ed that Piston leader Ben Wallace got caught up in all that stuff the other night, but I'm also thankful that he isn’t trying to get out of it by appealing the length of his suspen­ sion like all the Pacer players seem to be doing. I’m thankful I don't live in Indiana, because I wouldn't have a basketball team to root for anymore along with the rest of the obvious reasons. I’m thankful that the Tigers might actually be trying to improve again. I know that I will be very thankful for leftovers after this weekend. Hot turkey sand­ wiches on Saturday evening are at least as good as hot turkey, bread, and mashed pota­ toes on Thanksgiving Day. Have a great holiday. I’ll be back with the grapplers. the spikers. and the eagers next week. Isn’t the chill in the air great. Too bad there aren't anymore football games to be played and cross country races to be run. I hear Qie snow has started. I am definitely not thankful that our downstairs neighbors found a new space to live and a new driveway to clean out with their snowblower, while I'm left with a tiny orange shovel. But it’s not snowing that hard yet. is it? TK’s top athletes from the fall The 2004 All-Barry County first team members from Thomapple Kellogg. Front from left Molly Jazwinski, Holly Smith, Leeanne Lantinga, Michelle Raetz, Tim Wilson, middle row. Ryan Fletke, Frankie Gnffith, Adam Loveless, Jessica Flaska, Natalie Hoag, Tiffany Tietz, Kristen Willemstein, Rebecca Winchester, Joe Wenger, back. Matt Palmer, Danny Thompson, Chris Humphrey. Josh Hilton. Layne Welker, and Ben Ybema. (Missing from photo are David Finkbeiner, Jarod Smith, and Ryan Weesie) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - Page 11 Vikings, Trojans, and Panthers fill two cross teams Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg fill all 14 spots on the two all Barry County girls’ cross country teams this fall. The Viking girls finished first at the Barry County Meet. Nov. I. at Lakewood High School, and Delton Kellogg was second and TK third. The lop seven individuals at that meet make up the Ali*Barry County first team, and the next seven earned second team honors. Delton boasted the only team to qualify for the state finals. The Panthers finished ia 22nd place in Division 3. The same (Jay at Michigan International Speedway. TK sopho­ more Rebecca Winchester earned all-state medals for the second time. The Panthers also tied Kalamazoo Christian for the top spot in the KVA. Unfortunately for Winchester, the Trojans’ long string of conference championships was snapped. The Saxon girls couldn’t score in the O-K Gold with only three seniors running. Maple Valley just managed to find five run­ ners to compete. Lakewood had a great sea­ son. but had to contend with a talented Williamston squad in the CAAC-3. All County First Team Ashley Barcroft, Lakewood: A senior, she finished sixth at the county meet in 21:08.42. Barcroft was the secund Viking to cross the finish line at the Portage Invitational, where she was 40th in 20:15.9. Jessika Blackport, Lakewood: Lakewood's top freshman was fifth at the Barry County Meet in 20:55.29. She had the second best point total for a Viking in the CAAC-3. and finished fifth in the second league jamboree of the season. Sadie Catt. Lakewood: This Viking soph­ omore crossed the finish line at the county meet in third place with a time of 20:39.91. She was one of four Vikings to earn allCAAC-3 honors, by finishing seventh in the final league standings. Natalie Hoag. Middleville: She finished seventh at the Barry County Meet in 21:12.63. A senior, she ended her O-K Gold career with a 16th place finish in 21:56 at Johnson Park. Marissa Ingle, Delton: This Delton junior led her team in its trip to the state finals with a 61st place time of 20:35.45. She was fourth overall at the county meet in 20:45.90. Dana Nichols, Lakewood: Lake wood’s sophomore leader was second overall al the Barry County meet on tier home course, with a time of 20:30.10. She had the second best point total in the CAAC-3. and won the first league jamboree of the season. Rebecca Winchester, Middleville: The Trojan sophomore got her second all-state medal in her second trip to the state finals this year with her 18th place finish in 19:00.35. She was the Barry County Meet champion with a time of 19:35.38. All County Second Team three Viking freshmen on the two girls' teams, she was 14th at the county meet in 22:18.06. Blackmer was the final Viking to score at Portage with her time of 21:49.9. Kersta Gustafson, Middleville: Gustafson finished 13th at the county meet in 22:17.41. She finished 23rd overall at the O­ K Gold Conference meet in 22:56. Whitney Knollenberg, Delton: This Delton senior finished in second place at the KVA's final meet of the season in 20:31. She then helped the Panthers reach the Division 3 state finals with a fourth place finish at regionals in 21:03.1. Knollenberg was ninth at the county meet in 21:41.65. Kaleigh Page. Middleville: A senior, she crossed the finish line in eighth place at the county meet in 21:28.18. She was the second Trojan in at the Portage Invitational, where she was 95th in 21:40.1. Brittany Raffler. Lakewood: This Viking freshman finished 12th at the Barry County­ Med in 22.04.03. She improved her position by 11 places from the first to the third C AAC3 jamborees. Chaney Robinson, Middleville: She fin­ ished her junior season at TK by being the third Trojan across the finish line at regionals in 51st with a time of 22:56.6. She was 11th overall at the county meet in 21:57.42. Kristen Wilfinger. Delton: This Delton senior was tenth at the Barry County Meet in 21:51.58. At the state finals, she was the third Panther across the finish line in 21:19.25. Natalie Blackmer, Lakewood: One of The 2004 All-Barry County girts’ cross country first team. Team members are. from left, Dana Nichols (Lakewood), Sadie Catt (Lakewood), Marissa Ingle (Delton Kellogg). Ashley Barcroft (Lakewood), and Jessika Blackport (Lakewood). (Missing from photo are Thomapple Kellogg’s Natalie Hoag and Rebecca Winchester.) Three goalies garner a spot on 2004’s All-Barry County boys’ soccer 1st team There continues to be a big gap between Barry County boys’ soccer’s haves and have nots. But every team in the county had some out­ standing performances this fall, and is includ­ ed in these lists. Middleville and Hastings battled through the tough O-K Gold Conference schedule again, then were bumped out of the post-sea­ son by the same team. Mason. Lake wood and Delton Kellogg both knocked off Maple Valley when they met this season, but it was a tie when the two teams went head-to-head. Delton didn’t do as well as it would have liked in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, but made up for the tough regular season by winning, what everyone believes to be. the team’s first district contest. If that achievement isn’t exciting enough, how about Lake wood goalie Brad Stroner set­ ting the ..tale mark for career saves. Stroner was one of three county goalies to earn a spot on the first team, along with Hastings Scott Allerding and Middleville’s Jarod Smith, Aaron Fortier, Hastings: The Saxon sen­ ior was named his team’s offensive player of the year with ten goals and eight assists. He ended the season by earning honorable men­ tion all-state honors, as well as all-regional, and all-district awards. Chad Girrbach, Hastings: The Saxons* senior sweeper held things together on the defensive end for Hastings. Girrbach earned all-district honors this year, and was named the team's defensive player of the year. Frankie Griffith. Middleville: The Trojan junior sweeper not only earned the team's defensive player of the season award, but the team MVP title as well. He was an all-conference honorable mention award winner in the O-K Gold. Chris McGee, Delton: A senior captain on the Delton defense. McGee earned the team’s leadership award this season . He was an all­ KVA honorable mention selection after fin­ ishing the season with eight assists. Alec Rice, Lakewood: The Viking junior led his team's defense this season, and was rewarded with all-CAAC-3 first team and all- district honors. He is a sweeper who will do whatever it takes to get the ball out of his end of the field. Jarod Smith. Middleville: A three-year varsity player with 43 career points. Smith moved into the goal this year for the Trojans and recorded eight shut-outs. He made 115 saves this season, and earned all-conference and all-district honors. Brad Stroner, Lakewood: Stroner closed out his four year varsity goaltending career by setting the state record for career saves, 812. His 311 saves in 2004 is the third highest sin­ gle season total ever in Michigan. He was named first team all-CAAC-3 and all-district. Andrew Vincent, Hastings: Despite miss­ ing time early in the season. Vincent tallied 17 goals and 11 assists for the Sa: ons this sea­ son. He earned first team all-conference hon­ ors in the O-K Gold, and was named an all­ district performer Ryan Weesit, Middleville: The Trojan senior midfielder finished his career with 40 points, including 10 goals and 7 assists this season. He was an all-district selection, and was named the team's best offensive player. All County Second Team Chad Brice. Middleville: The Trojan sen­ ior forward came on strong in the conference season, where he scored all eight of his goals to cam all-conference honors. He also had three assists this year, and was named the team's most improved player. Brandon Butzirus, Delton: The Panthers* junior captain had 18 goals and six assists in 2004. He earned all-KVA and all-district hon­ ors. and was chosen his team's most valuable player. Edwin Cabas, Middleville: The all-dis­ trict forward-midfielder had seven goals and seven assists this year. His senior year point totals helped move him into a tie for eighth place in career points at TK. Jacob Elliot, Hastings: The aggressive Saxon senior scored 11 goals and had seven assists this fall. He was an all-conference hon­ orable mention choice in the O-K Gold Conference. Kalani Garber, Middleville: The Trojan senior defender-midfielder had three assists this season. TK coach Christian Niles calls him a very tough defensive player, who could change the flow of a game. Dnivis Gerrits, Middleville: The junior is a very smart defensive player, who also tal­ lied a goal and an assist this season. Gerrits was given the Trojans' Sportsmanship Award at the end of the season. Brad Goldsworthy. Delton: Another sen­ ior captain on the Delton defense. Goldsworthy also earned all-KVA honorable mention standing. He won the team’s defen­ sive award this year, and also tallied two assists. Ron Hoxworth, Barry County Christian: The Eagle sophomore was named his team's offensive player of the year after scoring 23 goals and 10 assist. It was his third season with the BCCS varsity, as a forward­ midfielder. Gabe Rayner, Lakewood: The Viking aior captain had three goals and four assists this season, ending his three year varsity .areer as the schools' fourth best goal scorer. The way he worked with the underclassmen on the team was just as valuable as his point production. Josh Rayner, Lakewood: The Viking sen ior pl- yed all the midfield and defensive posi­ tions for Lakewood this season, often being matched up agair^i opoonents top scorers. He ended his third year on the Lakewood varsity, with honorable mention all-CAAC-3 honors Robin Rzechak, Maple Valley: A senior forward foreign exchange student provided a big spark to the Lion offense this fall. He had a hat-trick in a tough SMAA contest against Olivet early in the year. Brandon Schwartz, Hastings: Another Saxon senior. Schwartz came into his own on the defensive side of the field this season. He was awarded the team's Mr. Hustle honors at the end of the season. Ed WhiteseL Lakewood: The Viking jun­ ior finished his second season on the varsity by earning honorable mention all-CAAC-3 honors. Lake wood coach Paul Gonzales calls him “a quick learner and a real bull dog on defense." Democratic Victory Party!!! Michigan Voted For John F. Kerry \ and Barry County Flayed Its Part! Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 • 6pm Thomas Jefferson Hall ADMISSION: ONE DEMOCRATIC OR DOHERTY YARD SIGN IN ANY CONDITION If your sign was stolen or came up missing, or The 2004 All-Barry County boys’ soccer team. Team members are, front from left, Aaron Fortier (Hastings), Andrew Vincent (Hastings), back, Chris McGee (Delton Kellogg), Chad Girrbach (Hastings), Scott Allerding (Hastings), Brad Stroner (Lakewood), and Alec Rice (Lakewood). (Missing from photo are Thomapple Kellogg’s Ryan Weesie, Frankie Griffith, Jarod Smith, and Ryan Fletke.) Stroner and Smith could be just as valuable playing in the midfielder for any team, as in the net. you could not get one... a simple statement that you wanted a sign will pay for your dinner. . llFllRV • All of you did your part Every vote in Michigan counted, ■ ■ F 11,6 Ren? vote here a record and ^<1 ■>” WE ARE CELEBRATING! All County First Team Scott Allerding, Hastings: The Saxon sen­ ior captain allowed just 1.6 goals per game from his spot in tnc net in 2004. He had two assists from his goaltending spot this fall, and earned all-conference and all-district honors, while also being named his team’s most valu­ able player. Ryan Fletke. Middleville: The Trojan sen­ ior forward-midfielder finished the season with eight goals and six assists. He earned TK’s best goal of the season award, and was also an all-district honoree. Coming to "lOodtaivnyKeaioivs Wednesday, December 1st So join with your many old friends and the many new ones you will meet at this very special night of fun, food, frolic & music. MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND WE WILL ALL CELEBRATE TOGETHER! Call now for appointment 1821 N. East St., Hastings Retirement Village 269-948-4921 Sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party and its many friends �Page 12 - Thursday. November 25 2004 - The Hastings Banner District final football teams lead ‘04 county squad There was a big difference in how the sea­ sons turned out for the five county teams. Two teams reached district finals, two did­ n’t win a game, and one finished in the mid­ dle of the pack. The Trojans and Lions continued their great success, winning their way through the regular season and reaching the district finals with play-off opening victories. First year head coach Rollie Ferris at Delton didn't have much luck as injuries, low turnout, and inexperience led to a winless sea­ son at DK. Hastings suffered its second win­ less season in three years. Lakewood, also under a first year head football coach. Bob Veitch, finished the year 4-5. There were plenty of talented players on all five teams though. Some of these names might not be in their most familiar positions, to make room for all the area’s top talent. First Team (Offense) Quarterback Ben Boss, Maple Valley: His decision making proved valuable for the Lions this fall. The senior averaged over five yards per carry running the ball. Maple Valley doesn't throw often, but Boss made the most of his attempts throwing four TD passes and no interceptions. Running back luince Harvey, Maple Valley: The Lions senior fullback rushed for over 400 yards this season, and ascraged over five yards per cany. He also scored six touchdowns during the regular season. Denver Hine. Maple Valley: With his combination of speed and size, the 6’ 170 lb. Hine led the Lions in rushing during the reg­ ular season with 623 yards. He also led the Lions in scoring with 16 total touchdowns through the first nine games. Adam Loseless, Middleville: The coun­ ty’s leading rusher with 1315 yards, the 6'220 lb. running back scored 12 TO's this season. In his career, he carried the ball 300 times for 2514 yards. Wide Receiver David Finkbeiner. Middleville: The coun­ ty 's top receiver, the 6’2 athletic senior had 33 catches for 745 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed 40 times for 436 yards and two TD's. threw a TD pass, and averaged 40 yards The 2004 All-Barry County football first team. Team members are. front from left. Denver Hine (Maple Valley), Ben Boss (Maple Valley). Lance Harvey (Maple Valley). John Everett (Lakewood), Eric Turner (Maple Valley), back, Jason Copelin (Lakewood). Kenny Cams (Maple Valley), Chris Morris (Maple Valley), Paul Morgan (Maple Valley), Jason Beardslee (Maple Valley). Joseph Desrochers (Maple Valley), Corrie Latta (Delton Kellogg), Alan O'Donnell (Lakewood). Adam Wrubel (Lakewood), and Tyler Beglin (Lakewood). (Missing from photo are Thomapple Kellogg's Adam Loveless, David Finkbeiner. Ben Ybema. Layne Welker, Matt Palmer, Danny Thompson, Chris Humphrey, Josh Hilton, and Joe Wenger.) a punt for TK. Ben Ybema, Middleville: Trojan coach Tim Penfield called his junior one of the most versatile players in the O-K Gold. Ybema was a great runner, pass catcher, and defender for TK this season. He rushed for 1312 yards and 17 touchdowns, caught 14 passes for 352 yards and two TD’s. scored two touchdowns on interception returns. He intercepted six passes on the season. Tight End Travis Willard, Lake wood: Another play­ er with lots of talent on both sides of the ball. Willard led the Vikings in receiving this ycai with nine catches for 169 yards and three TD's. Playing on the defensive line, he had 31 tackles with 11 of them coming in the oppo­ nent’s backfield. Offensive Line John Everett, Lakewood: The 6’4 220 lb. offensive lineman did a good job of pushing opponents out of the way on the Viking lihe this season. On the defensive line, he record­ ed 35 tackles. Matt Palmer, Middleville: Pound for pound the Trojans’ best lineman, and an excellent trap blocker. Penfield said his left guard’s intelligence allowed the to make numerous adjustments throughout a game. Danny Thompson, Middleville: In his third year as a starter, the 6’ I 235 lb. senior was a big reason why the Trojans were able to rush for over 3600 yards this season and aver­ age over 30 points per game. Eric Turner. Maple Valley: The 6 0. 260 lb. senior was the top blocker along the Lion line this year. He was also one of the team’s leading tacklers from his defensive tackle position. Layne Welker. Middleville: With a 6'3 265 lb. left tackle, the Trojans were able to run to their left very effectively. His ability to pull. trap, and drive block made him one of the Trojans’ best linemen. Kicker Chris Humphrey, Middleville: As a kick­ er. the Trojan senior made 34 of his 38 PAT’s this season, and hit six field goals with a long of 33 yards. On this team, he might be asked to come in and throw the ball around too. He completed 53 passes this season for 1099 yards and 14 touchdowns forTK this season. First Team (Defense) Defensive Line Joseph Desrochers, Maple Valley: The Lions' 5'10 150 lb. defensive end made lots of big plays for Maple Valley in his senior season. It wasn't luck that he often found himself in the right spot at the right time. Josh Hilton. Middleville: The 5* 10 220 lb. nose guard was a rock in the middle of TK’s defensive line. The senior finished the season with 18 solo tackles. 24 assists, and three tumble recoveries. Chris Morris, Maple Valley: Morris had two fumble recoveries this fall in the regular season, and was always good for a big hit on defense. He was also the Lions top receiver with three TD catches and over 200 total yards. Alan O’Donnell. Lakewood: This Vil , senior was one of his team's leading tacklers. He had 45 tackles from his defensive tackle position. He also had one sack and 13 other tackles for a loss this season. Paul Morgan. Maple Valley: The Lions’ senior linebacker was always around the foot­ ball. He finished the regular season with more than 75 tackles. Joe Wenger, Middleville: This senior was the big play man on the Trojan defense. The 6’2 205 lb. linebacker recorded 32 solo tack­ les, had 29 assists, and recovered six fumbles, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Adam Wrubte, Lakewood: This Viking senior linebacker was a big reason his team was strong up the middle on defense. He led the team with 56 tackles and had 20 tackles for a loss in 2004. Defensive Backs Tyler Beglin, Lakewood: Beglin had 48 tackles in the Viking defensive backfield. Twenty times he came up to drill an oppo­ nent's ball carrier in his own backfield. He also rushed for 583 yards and five TD's this year. Ken Carns, Maple Valley: Cams was almost as likely to be holding the football after a pass as his opponents. The Lion senior Sm FOOTBALL, page X Linebacker Four county boys battled Brooklyn course this fall There is no arguing over the Barry County boys’ cross country teams. This year the har­ riers competed in the Barry County in\ national at Lakewood High School on the first day of November. The top seven runners in that race make up the 2004 All-Barry County first team, the next seven across the line make up the second team. Most of the runners on this list had more than just one terrific afternoon. Lakewood senior Corey Thelen was an all-state runner again in Division 2. A trio of other individuals on the All-Barry County teams competed in the Division 3 state finals. Maple Valley’s Akok Malek and Delton Kellogg’s Andrew Ouding and Dan Roberts. Roberts m the only underclassman to qualify for state from this list in 2004. The Vikings, who won the county meet, fill six of the 14 spots on the two teams, after bat­ tling all season long with Williamston in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. AU County First Team Mike Hall. Maple Valley: Hall finished seventh at the Barry County meet in a time of 18:05.16. He finished fifth at the SMAA’s final jamboree of the season and earned all­ league honors. Akok Malek. Maple Valley: Malek quali­ fied for the state meet, and finished 86th over­ all in 17:20. He was fourth at the county meet with a time of 17:37.13. Andrew Ouding, Delton: Ouding was one of two Panther boys’ to qualify for the state meet this season. A senior, he finished 151st at MIS. He was sixth at the county meet in 18:01.58. Casey Schrock, Lakewood: The Viking senior finished second to his teammale Corey Thelen at the county meet, in a time of 17:33.86. He earned honorable mention hon­ ors with his 12th place finish at the final CAAC-3 meet of the season. Jesse Schrock, Lakewood: The Viking sophomore was right with his older brother for most of the season. Jesse Schrock finished third at the county meet in 17:36.07. and also received honorable mention standing in the CAAC-3 with his 11 th place finish al the final jamboree. Corey Thelen, Lake wood: The Viking senior won his third straight regional title, and then ended the season at the state finals where he medaied in ninth place with a time of 15:57.30. his third all-state performance. He won the Barry County meet in 16:33.84. Tim Wilson, Middleville: The Trojan fin­ ished fifth overall at the Barry County meet with a time of 17*56.20. The senior paced the Trojans all season long. He was 15th at the O­ K Gold Conference meet w ith a time of 18:10 at Johnson Park. Lakewood: The Viking junior finished ninth at the count) meet in 18:11.59. He was just rounding into form after suffering a strained leg muscle earlier in the season. Ryan Possehn, Lakewood: A senior. Possehn finished 12th at the Barry County meet in 18:24.47. He complete the Portage Invitational course one tick under 18 minutes this season. Dan Roberts, Delton: Roberts stole the last all-county spot with his 14th place finish at the county meet. His time was 18:30.34. The Panther sophomore went on to finish 154th overall at the Division 3 state finals in Brooklyn. AJ Singleterry, Hastings: This Saxon sophomore was tenth at the county meet in 18:12.39. He was the second Saxon across the finish line at the O-K Gold meet at Johnson Park this fall. Michael Forman, BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 25.5; CB's 25: Big Boy 24; The 2004 All-Barry County boys’ cross country first team. Team members are. from left, Andrew Ouding (Delton Kellogg). Akok Malek (Maple Valley). Mike Hall (Maple Valley), Corey Thelen (Lakewood), and Jesse Schrock (Lakewood). 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Bosma finished eighth overall at the Barry County meet in 18:10.31. Jason Sterkenburg, Lakewood: Sterkenburg was 11th overall at the Barry County meet in 18:18.81. He was another Viking runner to earn Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 honorable mention status this season. Keith Winchester, Middleville: He fin­ ished 13th at the Barry County meet at Lakewood High School by crossing the finish line in 18:29.19. He led the Trojan pack behind Wilson at the O-K Gold meet this sea­ Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 'EOE/M-F 00536227 1-800-237-2379 MFfSYSTHA OF SOPHIST WCHDW WC Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 33; Greenridge 30; Mace Pharmacy 24; Shamrock 24; Railroad Street Mill 23; Seebers 20; Eye and ENT 17. Women's High Games & Series - S. Drake 210-510; S. Pennington 176-477; B. High 167-457; R. Murphy 156-447; B. Moore 176-434; D. Seeber 173; B. Maker 167; J. Pettengill 165; B. Hathaway 157. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - Page 13 State finalists fill five spots The Capital Are;1 Activities Conference Division 3. the O-K Gold, and the Kalamazoo Valley Association all had some great teams pushing the Trojans, Saxons. Panthers, and Vikings down the conference golf standings this fall. For the first time in a few years, the Maple Valley Lions were pushed in the SMAA standings, but still managed to earn their third straight conference title. Once Lakewood got away from the CAAC, the Vikings flourished. Lakewood cleaned up at both the Ionia County Shootout and the Hastings Fall Classic. Then they shot well enough at their Division 2 regional to qualify for the state finals at the Meadows on- the campus of Grand Valley State University. AH County First nam Brad EllioCt. Lakewoad: A sophomore, alien earned tint team all-CAAC Division 3 honors and had a nine-fade scoring average of 38.9. He was the lop medalist at the Ionia County Shooc-out with a 70. Nathan Famti, Delton: Farrell had an average of 42.91 strokes per nine holes this season, and led Delton six different times dur­ ing the season. His one-under par 34 at Mullenhurst in an early season dual led the Panthers to a new team nine-hole record. Andy Griggs, Hastings: This senior Saxon captain was a team captain earned his third vanity letter with an 18-hole average of 84 this fall He finished second overall at the Hastings Fall Classic with a 77, and also medaled in ninth place al the Wayland Invitational. Aaron Hargett, Lakewood: Hargett is a junicr. who had the second best nine-hole average on the Viking squad this season. He The 2004 All Barry County girts’ tennis first team. Team members are, front from left, Amy Ingle (Hastings), Alexandria Taylor (Lakewood). Erica Enz (Lakewood), Kallie Walker (Lakewood), Abby Weeks (Lakewood). Emily Wernet (Lakewood), and Angie Galaviz (Lakewood). (Missing from photo are Thomapple Kellogg's Leeanne Lantinga, Michelle Raetz, Moly Jazwinski, Tiffany Tietz, and Kristen Wiliemstein.) earned honorable mention status in the CAAC-3 this fall, and ended the year with an 80 at the stale finals. Kevin Sbettier, Lakewood: This senior led the Vikings widl an 18-hcle as erage of 79.4, and medaled at four tournaments this season. He shot a 76 at regionals. and a 79 at the sure finals which left him just one stroke short of the individual cut. Paul Spitxley. Lakewood: The Viking senior medaled al both the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational, and the Hastings Fall Classic. He helped his leam to the slate finals with a 78 at regionals. AH County Second Team Todd Cupp, Maple Valley: This Lion shot an 84 on the final day of the SMAA season, to help his team clinch its third straight lead utle and also led his team al regionals. He was one of three all-SMAA performers on the Lion vanity this fall, and Valley coach John Hughes calls him Mr. Constancy. Jttatta Knd. Hastings: The Saxon junior had a nine-hole average of 42.71 this season. He shot an 83 at both the Charlotte Invitational and the Gull Lake Invitational. Pat Morris, Lakewood: A senior. Morris shot an-outstanding 77 at regionals. Over the course of the season he medaled in three tour­ naments, and averaged an 83 in 18 jhok tour­ naments. Josh Newhouse, Delton: The Panther sophomore led his team with a 42.43 ninehole average on the season. He shot a 74 to lead DK the day they set a new school record for 18 holes at the Bany-County Invitational in August. Stephen Peurnch, Hastings: In a season full of good moments for the junior, a hole-inone in a dual against Wyoming Park was the best He shot a 37 that day al Hastings Country Club, and also led his team at region­ als with a 77. Nicky Romh, Middleville: Roush led the Trojans for most of the season, including al the O-K Gold tournament m the Meadows where he shot an 87. He also shot well early in the season, like when he led the Trojans at the Barry County Invitational in August Ingle’s exciting matches, and Lakewood’s near miss make 2004 exciting on courts A lot of familiar faces moved up the ranks in 2004 to help out the three county girls' ten­ nis teams. Of the 12 girls* on the first team list, only two were not part of last year’s first or second team. TK’s Kristen Wiliemstein and Lakewood's Angie Galaviz arc the first time honorees. Lakewood just missed out on its third straight trip to the state finals, thanks to a pesky Wayland team at the East Grand Rapids Regional. Middleville and Hastings knew what the Wildcats were all about, after battling them through the O-K Gold Conference season. The Gold season ended in exciting fashion, with the Saxons Amy Ingle battling Wyoming Park’s Sandy Tran for the title at first singles. The pair then squared off in the regional semifinals, with a spot at state on the line. Tran won both matches in three sets. All Barry County First Team Singles Amy Ingle, Hastings: A sophomore in her first year at first singles, Ingle recorded a 13­ 8 record. She finished second in the O-K Gold, earning all-conference honors, and then weni on to reach the regional semifinals thanks to her dedication to improve. Molly JazwinskL Middleville: The Trojan was the runner-up at third singles in the O-K Gold this fall. She earned the top seed for the regional tournament, and finished the season with 17 wins. Leeanne Lantinga, Middleville: Lantinga played first singles this year for the Trojan varsity. She ended her senior season by taking all-conference honors in the O-K Gold. Mkheile Raetz, Middleville: The Trojan senior was.slowed by injuries at the start of the year, as she battled with Lantinga for the Trojans’ top singles spot By the end of the season she was topping all-conference play­ ers in the league. Kallie Walker, Lakewood: Walker played first singles for the Vikings and finished with eight wins this season as one of Lakewood’s co-MVP’s. She now has 39 career wins. Abby Weeks, Lakewood: One of the Vikings’ senior co-captains, she finished the season with a 19-8 record at second singles. In three years at second singles. Weeks com­ piled a record of 33-23. Doubles Erica Enz & Alexandria Taylor, Lakewood: Enz and Taylor teamed up to reach the regional finals this year, where they fell to East Grand Rapids. The Viking junior duo went 21-3 this year. Taylor now has 60 a Lakewood record 60 career doubles wins. Enz was voted the team’s most dedicated player. Angie Galaviz St Emily Wernet, Lakewood: The senior Galaviz and junior Wernet were the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 champions at second doubles this fall. They finished the year with a record of 20 wins and only 6 losses. Kristen Wiliemstein & Tiffany Tietz, Middleville: This senior Trojan duo came up with lots of big wins, including victories over South Christian, Wayland, Caledonia, and Byron Center in the O-K Gold. They ended the season with 15 wins total. All Barry County Second Team Singles Entitle Enz, Lakewood: Enz came uo b-g for the Vikings in her sophomore season. She finished the year with a record of 20 wins and just 6 losses. Cori Shanks, Lakewood: The Viking jun­ ior moved into the third singles spot at Lakewood this year. She finished the season with 11 wins. Doubles Brittany Farrell & Darcy Nonnington, Lakewood: The Lakewood juniors set a new school doubles record with their 23-2 mark. The finished second this season at third dou­ bles in the CAAC-3. Jessica Johnson & Andrea Otto, Middleville: The senior Otto and sophomore Johnson attacked their opponents all year long, and finished with 16 wins. They fin­ ished third at second doubles at the O-K Gold tournament, and went on to be regional semi­ finalists. The 2004 AR-Barry County boys' golf first team. Team members are, from left. Nathan Farrell (Delton Kellogg), Andy Griggs (Hastings), Brad EHott (Lakewood), Paul Spitztey (Lakewood), Kevin Shettler (Lakewood), and Aaron Hargett (Lat ewood). Yoh are invited to a Saturday Evening Taizd Prayer Service Owa year owa bates ea baaatifcl laksftroaR property, ■il'i st i« i1 isMr ffi ftiimi arrftiMr at f In hiving memo-y of Phyllis wh;, passed away two years ago November 24. 2002. First Presbyterian Church We miss your smile and your loving touch that often causes a tear. Every day thouughts come our way we miss you very much. . Love your husband, daughter, sons. HA ir; grandchildren and great-grand children. of Hastings November 27,2004 at 5:30 p.m. (517)852-1514 VOLLEYBALL Barn- County YMCA 2004 Coed League Fall Volktyball Scores Digit ............................................................. 40-5 Relativity ..................................................... 32-7 Ashley & Cross Construction ............ 30-15 Prime Time..................................................24-18 You Guys serve ........................................22-23 Hastings Manufacturing..........................16-29 Aim-.*:: Famous .......................................... 7-35 Flex Fab......................................................... 3-42 INTRODUCING THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY... Scott Randall, M.D. Family Tree Medical Associates and Pennock Hospital are pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Randall will soon be joining our growing family of healthcare providers. Dr. Randall is a Board Certified family physician who comes to us from Missouri where he has practiced for the past three years. He attended, medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Scott completed his residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with part of that Be a “SPORTS NUT and keep informed on ai the scores and accanpfehmertsof training right here at Pennock Hospital. Scott is no stranger to West Michigan as he grew up in Charlotte. He looks forward to getting back to his roots, as he and his wife, Stacey, and their three children become part of the Hastings community. 1375 WEST GREEN STREET • HASTINGS local athletes. Read The BANNffl Dr. Randall will begin seeing patients on January 3, 2005. Call Family Tree today at 945-7497 to schedule an appointment R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. Scott Randall, MX). • Kathleen Carbon, C.F.N.P. Brenda Nyenhuis, C.F.N.P. 02609739 �Page 14 - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - The Heatings Banner 8YN0F8M MQBTGAGEAALE This firm is a debt cotactor attempting to coiert a debt. and any intormafcn obtained wfl be used lor that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Lorie Van Lowen and Holy Showman, a married woman and a aingte woman, to Aral National Bank of America, dated August 20, 2003 snd recorded on September 10,2003 in instrument Nd. 1112988. Barry County Records. The mortgage hokter has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now 671.456.26. The mortgage wfl be torectoeed by a sale of toe property, at pubic auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, December 18. 2004 al 140 p.m. local time, al tie main entrance to Courthouee, Haotinge, Michigan. The property wfl be sold to pay the amount then duo on toe mortgage, together with interest al 11.5 percent, foreclosure corts. attorney tees, and atoo any taxes and Insurance that tie mortgage hoidar plays before the sate. The property is toe eted at Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, and la described In the mortgage as: Commencing rt the Northeast comer of foe East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast IM of Section 16. Town 4 North. Rango 8 Wort tor a piece of beginning; thence South 150 test; thence Wort 1452 tert: foonoo North 150 tert; thence Eart 1452 feet to tw pteoe of beginning, subject to and togeth­ er with a road easement over the North 15 tert thereof* for purposes of ingress and egress. Township of Carton. Also a 1989 Patriot MoMo Home. Serial #13091AB. The redemption period wtt be one year from the date of sale. Date: November 15.2004 Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, Eart Lansing. Ml 48828 517-337-1617 (12/9) PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CREDfTDRS STATE OF BBCHOAN Tho Probate Court for foe County of Barry HtaNo.286fr&tlME Estate of MARJORIE JOYCE NOFFKE. Decensed. D.O>: 07-11-1927. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Ybur interert in the estate may bo barcud or affected by the folowing: The Decedent, whoso tael known address was 7031 Cherry VWtoy Rd., MkfotevBo, Ml 49333. diod February 23.2004. Credtors of the deceased are naled foot all cteknc against the estate wB bo forever barred untees presented to the Personal Representative, Steven Noflto, 7031 Cherry VWtoy Rd.. MfodtevBe. Michigan 49333, or to both the Personal Representative and the Bfary County Probate Court, 208 W. Court Street. Sukw 302, Hastings, Ml 49058. Within four (4) mcnfoa or foe dM of Ws Nebco. Nodes is further given that the estate wB there­ after bo assigned and dtetributed to tho persons anfltodtol Dated: November 16.2004 STEVEN NOFFKE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DAV© S. MCDUFFEE ATTY FOR INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRE­ SENTATIVE 600 EAST MAIN STREET CALEDONIA. M 48316 PHONE (616) 891-2112 (11/25) November 25.2004 COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS itoucB or imam to moquogi ■ noreweo or runcM City of Heatings 201 Eart Btoteltreet Phoor. (208)946-2468 On or about December 3, 2004, foe above mentioned Cty wfl request the MtaNgan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to roteaoe Federal funds under TUte I of foe Housing and Community Dewitopment Act of 1974. Rental RehaMRstlon Program 8182300 Tho City of Hastings received MSHDA Community Devtoopmenl Stock Grant (CDBG) funds to rohabfltato or construct up to six (6) reeidontioL rental unto in foe target area wtihin foe DOA District The target area is IdanlBad aa fort portton wtatin foe DOA District bound on foe soufo by Eart Green street (M-37), on foe eart by North Mtahigan Street, on foe north by Eart Me Street. and on foe wort by South Market Street Al unto wB moot tooto buldtag codec as wol as HUDto Section 8 Housing Qutoky Standards. Al unto wB maintain Mr market rent ae defined by MSHDA on an annu­ al basis, and ml bo avatobte to Inrome olgfote households up to 80% of area madfarn income lor Barry County, adjusted for family she. Each quatoed property owner Ml provide a toast a 25% match tor oigtoto construction coots. Up to 825,000 io avatobte tor each aigfoto untt. NoBoo Of FON8I City of Hastings atoo gives notice that it has been determined foal foe retoeeo of funds tor foe above project Ml not oonstitate an action BgnBoardy affecting foe quaRy of foe human environment ana accoratngry Mon u a nas oectooo ncx o prepare an cnwunmeniw impecz oi^wmenx unewr me Naborwi Environmental Pofcy Ad of 1BN (NEPA. 42 DSC <321). The reasons tor foe doctoton not to prepare ouch Statement are as totiows: No serious environmental adverse impacts or hazards ware Idsntsd in foe course of foe envi­ ronmental review. An Environmental Review Record respecting foe proposed project has boon made by foe Cky of Hastings which documents foe environmental review of foe project and more faly arts forth foe rea­ sons why such a Statement is not required. Thio Environmental Review Record io on fto at foe City of Hastings, 201 Eart State Street, Hastings, MkMgon 48068. The records are avatobte for pubic examination and copying upon re quart between foe hours of 840 am. and 500 pm., Monday through Friday, hosae contact Becky Floury at (289) 945-2468 tor farther Information. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to foe request fix roteeot of Federal faryfa PuMc Comments on Fundfog Al interested agencies, groups and persons dtaagreeing wtih fois doctoton are invited to submA written comments tor oonokforation. Such written comments should bo received at foe City of Hartings* address toted above on or before December 2,2004. Al ouch comments co received wfl bo considered and foe City of Hastings wB not request foe retease of Federal funds or taka any adminirtrabvo action on proposed project prior to foe dote specified in foe preooefing sentence. City of Hastings wB undertake foe project described above foe CDBG Program funds aioctoed to foe State of MtoNgon (MSHDA) under foe National Aflordabte Housing Act of 1880. Cky of Hastings Io certifying to MSHDA fort City of Heatings and Robert L Moy in Me affctal capacity as City of Hartings Mayor io oonaanting to accept foe jurtedtotion of Federal courts I an action to orio envorce roeponeiDamsc in rotanon to envirunmema. re^new®, oocwrorr-maiuriQ ana acnoti, •nd tho thaw r,®orwfH, hM been leMNlid The legal elect of <he oertfleefon la net upon Ita approval. City of Heeling, mey uee the CDBG tanda and MSHDA wai hove aeMM Ita reaponalbUtlee under the Nettonel Environmental Pofcy Act oil MB. ObjeOlono 1b Stale end HUO ANmm of Funde MSHDA wil accept an objection to Ita approval only MI to on one of tie lotowing beeee: (a) met tie centoceton wee not In feet executed by tie battling ottoer or otter otooer of appicant approved HUD; or (b) met apptoenra environmental review record tar tw project Indtaefed omtoetan of a required dectoion findtag or alap apptcabie Io tw projacl In tw erMronmeraal review prooeee; or (c) other apecdlc grounds In HUD reguMtarw at 24 CFR Pan M.7S. ONoctone must be prepared and aubmMad In accordance nth tw required procedure (24 CFR Part St) and mey be addreeeed to; Carolyn Cunningham. MSHDA at 735 E. MtaNgan Avenue, P.O. Box 30044. lancing, McNgan 40000. Objedtana to tw retaeee of funde on beeee otwr ten twee ataaad above wto not be ocoaldered by HUD. No objedtarw received after December 20,2004. wto be conaldared by MSHDA. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE #391 Ar Ordinance to Amend Anicta V. of Chapter 18 of tw Heatings Coda ol 1870. as amended, by amending SecSon 18.154 pertaining to penaftwe and enforcement lor repeat viotatorw under tw Housing Cods. A comptote copy of Ordfoonee mi to avaitebis tor inspection at fos Ctiy Ctork*s Office. CAy Hal, 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan. This ordinance wfl take effect and wfl bo in fal force from foe date of Ms pubfcaflon in foe Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for tho Cky of Hastings. Muved by Bowers, second by Tubbs thrt Ordnance No. 381 bo adopted. Vess: Jasperao, McIntyre, Townsend. Tubbs. Bteam. Bowers, Cybutoki. Hawkins and May Nays . None Absent: None I, Thomas E. Emory, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by tho Hartings CMy Counr! on tho 22nd day of November 2004 to avatiabio at the City Cleric's Office. ThomM E. Enwry City Ctork 00538241 i Pterins nf ^Heijwice Approved minutes and Treasurers report OctoborXM. Adopted Resolution 04-12. Approved November bfls. Meeting adjourned at 855 p.m. Rtohord Barnum, Supervisor STATE OF IBCHKfiAN JUDICIAL ORCUTT - FAIRLY DfVWON BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEAWNG CASE NO. 04091941A IN THE MATTER OF: BROOKLYN MARIE WHITEMORE. A petition requesting foe court to take jurtodfction of foe above named minor(s) hue been Bed In foto court. A hearing on the petition wB bo conducted ty foe court on December 10, 2004 at 130 p.m. in Family Division Courtroom. 206 Wort Court Street. Haotinge, Ml 49066. IT tt THEREFORE ORDERED fort Enfly C Ftohor, km/h Totzko pereoneiy appear botore foe court al the limo and piece rtated above. Thio hearing mey recuti In termination of parental rights. omm. (12-9) (11/25) Bynopote HA8TMG8 CHARTER TOWNSHF> Al Board member* present; 4 guests. Approved minutes. Amsndsd 2005 Satary Resolution. Catiod Budget Hearing to order to 720; Reviewed proposed budget tor 2005. Ctoood Budget Hearing al 7:45. Adopted 2005 Budget for General Fund and Ltxwy Fund. Received Treasurer's report and DopL Hood reports. Approved in concept Irving Twp.'s BIRCH Propooai. Amended Budget in Elections category. Paid outstandtog bfls. Mooting adjourned at 830 p.m. Bonnie Outtenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor MQRTGAOFMIF This firm to a debt erttortor attempting to cotioct a debt, and any Intormalton obtained wB bo uood tor fort purpose. DefouM has occurred In a mortgage made by Lorie Van Lowen and Hoiy Showman, a married women and a single woman, to Ffrsi National Bank of America, dated Augurt 20,2003 and recorded on October 2,2003 in (nrtrumont No. 1114787, Barry County Records. The mortgage hoidar has begun no prooeedfogs to recover any part of foe data, which to now 671.45626. The mortgage wfil bo torectoeed by a sate of foe proporry, w puuoc ai^^^un w mo n^^no^H knucot. un Thursday, December 16. 2004 at 140 p.m. local time, at foe main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Mkfoigen. Tho property wB bo sold to pay foe amount foon due on foe mortgage, togofoer wtih Merest rt 115 percent, foreefoeuro ooote. attorney fees, and alto any taxes and x Juranoo foot foe mortgage hokter pays before foe sate. The property to tooetad In Cartton Township. Bony CouTOy. Mkfoigan, and to described In fos mortgage as: Tho Wool 330 tort of foe Eart 50 acres of foe Boufo 1/2 of foe Northeast 1M of Section 16, Tbwn 4 North. Raigo 8 West. EXCEPT commencing 1290 tert Wert of foe NOrtheart comer of foe Eart 60 acres of foe Soufo 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4; foonce Soufo 150 fool; foonoe Wort 132 tort; foonoo North 180 toot; foanoa East 132 tost to foe pteoe of beginning, togofoer wtih an 18 toot oaoo* more appurtenant to foe above dooertbod connect­ ed parcel over foe extoting farm lone whose centerfine to located approadmatoly 807 toot North of foe Soufooart comer of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 4 North, Rango 8 Wert, and running Westerly 1290 toot Tho redemption period wfl bo one year from tho dale of sale. Dote: November 15,2004 ___ Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage hokter P.O. Box 794, East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1817 ■»» (12-8) Short Foroctooure NoBoo (AiCounttoe) MORTGAGE SALE - DofauM has boon made in foe condMonc of a mortgage made by FRANCIS L GRIMES II AND DEBRA J. GR88ES, HUSBAND AND WFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION, CALIFORNIA. Mortgagee, doted July 25, 2003, and recorded on September 5.2003, as Instrument No. 1112588. Bany County Records, fiflchlgan, and aooignod by said mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE FOOUNG AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2003, AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURI­ TIZATION LLC, FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES UCR?.. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, C-BA88 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-C86 WITHOUT RECOURSE, by an aooignmont doted Augurt 6,2003, and recorded on March 2004, as Instrument No^ 1123028, Barry County Records, Mtohigon, on which mortgage there to ctaimod to bo duo at foe dote hereof the sum of three hundred seventv thousand 9ve hundred sixty eW and 27/100 Debate (6370,56827). Inducing interert a! 6.750% per annum, wtih adjurtabto rate rider. Under foe power of sate contained in cold mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby gtoen fort said mortgojo wB bo torectoeed by a arts of foe mortgaged promtoec, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, rt foe Barry County Courthouse, Haotinge, Ml, rt 140 p.m. on Deoombar 16,2004. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County, Michigan and are LOT 3, NEAR’S WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1, PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST, ACCORDING TO THE .RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 8i. The redemption period ohafl be 6 months from foe date of ouch tale, untees determinod aban­ doned in accordance wtih 1948CL 6003241a, in which case foe redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of ouch tale. Dated: November 18,2004 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE-. MENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING A SECURITIZATION LLC, FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Aartgnee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremrtn & Aoooctatea. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Bkminghem, Ml 48006-6616 For Information Pleeeo Cal: (248) 540-7701 onmim (12/9) WE OBTAMWKX DE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUfiOER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE aflUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCI Ifi 86R8: Thte fi tea aiey be , MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon matte in oondBone cl a certain mortgage mode by Wfifiam C Totiao and Ionia JJbfiaa, hueband and eflo to Ameriqueot Mortgage Company, a Dataware Corporation Mortgagee, doted September 18.2001 and recorded September 27, 2001 in (nokument f 1067252 Bony County Records, MtaNpon on which mortgage foere Io ctaimod to bo due te foe date hereof foe sum of Seventy Dgftt Thouoond Thirty-Seven Dokaro and Sbitaon Canto (678.037.16) Inctadtog tatoroat 8.79% per annum. Under foe power of atoo ooraflnod in otad mort­ gage and foe oiNUte In ouch cans made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gfaon foal said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged prentieoe. or some port of foem, to pubic wnue, st foe Bony County Courthouse tn Haotinge, Mi al 140PM. an Thursday, December 16,2004. Commencing 142 rode North of tiw Soufowoto cor­ ner of Section 15, in TbwntotiP 4 North, of Rango 7 dored st oele, pfiua tafiereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti has boon made in foe oondBone of a mortgage mode by WBtom M. Dawe and Brenda 8. Dawe, huebond and wtio, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 7,2002. and recorded on October 15,2002 in Instrument 1089406, in Berry county records, MteNgan, on vfoich mortgage foere to ctoimod to bo due at foe dote hereof foe sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Two Thouoond Five Hundred HflyNtoe And 56/100 Dofiars (6142,559.56). inctadtog interert rt 9.4% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and foe atatihi in such coos mode and pro­ dded, notice to hereby given fort said mortgage wfl be torectoeed by a cate al foe mortgaged premtooe, or some port of foom,rt pubic vendue, rt foe Berry County Courthouse In Haotinge at 140 PM. on January 6.2006. Said premteoo are situated in Townohip of Batomore, Barry County, Michigan, and are ooocnDoo as. uagmrang ■ a puts on me cast ane of Section 34, Town 2 north, Rango 8 Wool dtotant Soufo 1790 toot from foe Northeast comer of Section 34'foonce Soufo 220 tort along artd Eart fine; foonce Wool 440 toot; foonce North 220 toe., foonce Eart 440 tool to foe pteoe of beginning. Atoo Beginning at a point on foe cart fine at section 34, town 2 north^rango 8 waeL dtotant soufo 16t<1 toot from foe Northeast comer of section 34; foonoo Soufo 99 tert atong said eartkne; foonce Wort 40G tert; foonce North 88 test; foonce Eart 440 tert to foe piece of beginning. The redemption period ahal bo 12 months from foo dote of such octa. Dated: Ncvembor 18,2004 For more Information, ptoaao cal: FC J 248583.1311 Trott & Trott, F.CL ____ _ ______ _ Adocwyo For Mortgage Electronic Registration xZo^te^aph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Ferms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Hto P040480F01 Synopate prabbevuJtownbhv RepriMtoorting November 10. 8004 Meeting was ca8ad to order at 740 p.m. Rofi cak: Al members preaant. Atoo present: Attorney Ken Sparks, Townohip Attorney. . Atoo preoenl: approximately *20 members of foe pubic. Pledge of Alogtonco. Approved agenda. Approved minutes Board Meeting held October 13.2004asocxrecte d. Correspondence wae read. Tabled petition from Sheip Lake Drive reektanto tor Road Improvomanto. Accepted Resignation of Jkn Spykarman from Bulking A Zoning w«h Deep Regrets. Pubic Comment was made. Brian Roynokte prodded foe board wtih survey drawing of cemetery Section G. Htekory Comoro Fire Department report ptaood on Be approved annual payment BPH Fire Department report placed on flte approved annual payment. Pino Lake Fire Department report ptaood on Be. Approved Pino Lake Are Department to uee donation montoa to purchase T-Shirts. r'rwnevwe lovnarsp rooce uopt iiepon ptaoea on Re. Approved hiring Janto Doubts tor cteanlng Poke Doptatment. Adapted Orttinanca to Increase Gul Laks Sewsr OAM charges and tar fatore increaoae to bo done by Reookition. CertMiod petition tor Lakeohore/Norfo Drive Rood Spactoi Aoooaomont District Appointed Don Anson to Park Board. Appointed Jack Kennedy to Planning A Zoning Commtoaion. Brook 750840 Approved ordering of legs tor Prairtevilte Cemetery sign as presented. Tabled Creooay A Prektevflo Cemetery Drives. Agreed to Dismiss without prejudtoo ouk against Ridnor's regarding ths tones. Agreed to contact Boy Scouts to request sug­ gestions to assist them wtih newspaper recycing. Clerk's report pieced on Bo. Update on township web ska. Treasurer's reports ptaood on Bo. Parting Board Members statements. Wish of luck to parting Board Members from remaining members. Approved fist of bfls to bo paid In foe amount of 636,716.03. Adjourned 8:40 pjn. Submitted ty: Normajeen Nfchois, Ctork Attested to by. omww Mark Doster. Supervisor (11/25) foonoo Wool 9 rods, foonoe Soufo 6 rode 13 1/2 toet to foe pteoe of beginning. Commonly known as 368 N Main Street. Woodtend Ml 48897 ABomoye: Poteotivo A Aaooctatee, P.C. 811 Soufo BNd. State 100 Rocheoter HBe, fifl 48307 (248)844-5123 WE OBTNNYRU.BE UBBD FOR TM/KT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMMR BBjOW R YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. foe oondBone of a mo^ga made by Jason A. Morrow, an unmanted mon, original mortgagor^), to Union Federal Bonk of Indtanopoia, Mortgagao. dated November 6, 2002, and recorded on December 10.In tnokumont 1089420, in Sorry county rooorda, kflcfwgon, on which mortgage foere la ctaimod to ba duo to foe dote hereof foe toon of Ono Hundred FWlyNho Thousand Mno Hundred Forty And 14/100 Dotes (6159,940.14), hefadtog Merest at 75% per annum. Under too power of atoo cortened to atod mort­ gage and foe otofate in ouch case made and protaded, notice io hereby given foto etod morteS* wB bo torectoeed by a seta of foe mortgaged premtasi. or some part of foom, at pubic vendue, at foe Bony County Courthouee in Hastings to 140 PM, on January 6,2006. oato premmee are aaureoa m rownwxp m rrcarevMO, Barry vounry. xwentgan, ano are fteecrtaed a; lol 1 end tie North 1« of lot 2 ol Bpnng rtxrx, aocorcang c ma reooma par wwwx a recorded ta Uber 2 of H*. on Page The redempdon period Ml be < monta Im tw <Me of euch M untaa defemtMd aban­ doned In accordance kti MCLA tOOMete. In •Mdi caee tw redempton period theft be M dept tram tw data of euch tele. Dated: November 1ft, 2004 For mor, Mormeton. pteeee orit FCW248J811312 Trot» Trot. PC. Mtameye For Union Federal Berk of tadenepole ■ ,union - , f , , O^.^*aa tk/a reoorai bwvmga Aa^^ Banx erf or wxxanopoxa 30400 Ibtaaraph Rd Bta 200 Bbyhan Femw. l*Msen 4M2MK2 Rta PMOItTFOl awm tauwtvwTv. MORTGAGE SALE - Detail hoe been mwte In tw oondtaone of a mongege made by Alan 0. Mem. Ill and Otan L WMem. huebend and eta. original mcrigagorte). Io Opdon Ona Mortgage Corporation, a Cattamie Corpomltan, Mortgmo. dated November 14. 2002. and recorded on Noventwr 21.2002 In taeftumant 10B20B1. n Bony county record*. MtaNgen. on whtah mortgage twre It oHmed to be due ei tw data hereof tw ewn ® Teo Hundred Taentyeght Thorewd Sbr Huntoad NtoatyOw And 82Z100 Mare (*22*41142). Inckxing imareet at 7.BS% per annum. Under tw powar of eeto eonMnod In aald mortgege and tw etotuto to euch <*e made end pro­ vided, nodoa la hereby (pvantateaU mortgages! be torectoeed by a aato of foe mortgaged premteea, or some part of foam, to pubic vendue, to foe Barry County Courthouse In Haotinge al 140 PM, on DaoonfoarS. 2304. Said premtoaa are situated in TbwnoNp of Castteton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa Tho Eaet 330 toot of foe East 1/2 of foe Soufoaota 1/4 of Section 20, Town 3 North, Rango 7 Wool Also: Tho East 330 tota of foe North 1/2 of foe Norfoaeto 1/4 of Section 29, Tbwn 3 Norm, Menge i wool. Lying Nonnoeswny cm Township Road (430) angling acroea atod tend The redemption period total be 12 monfoe from foe date of ouch atoo. Doted: November 4,2004 For more Intormetion, pteaao cal: FC G 248593.1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a Caktomia Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwma, Mkfoigan 48025-6822 Re A038677F01 • �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Node* Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAMWSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte Bate may ba rescinded toy the foreclosing mortgagaa. In that event. your damages, V any, ehatt toe Hmitad eototytotho return of Ma told amount ten­ dered at safe, ptue todereaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in me oondBone at a mortgage made by Rex Risner and Tammy Risner, husband and wile, original mortgagors). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, doled June 17,2003, and recorded on July 11,2003 in instrument 1106284, in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo tot Me date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 85H00 Dottara ($84,493.86). including interact at 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or come part of them, at pubttc vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on December 9.2004. Said premises are srtuatod in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of too Southwest IM of Section 17. Ibn. 2 North. Rango 10 West, described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the South 1M comer poet of said Section 17; North 1 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West on tho North and South 1M line of said Section 1062.49 toot to tho point of beginning of this description; thence North 89 degrees 05 min­ utes 32 seconds West peraloi with tho North Ino of tho Southeast IM of tho Southwest IM of sted Section 17, 459 52 tool to Me conteritoo of Marsh Road; thence North 4 degrees 20 minutes 40 sec­ onds East 26131 toot to said North Mo; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 32 seconds East on said North ttno 434.97 toot to toe East 1M poet of said Southwest 1M thence South 01 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds East, on said IM Ine, 261.35 feet to too point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from toe date of such sate, unices determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sale Dated: November 4,2004 For more information, ptoase call: FC H 248.593.1300 Tran & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Ameriquest Mortgage Company 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4038718F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WVJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtiJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may bo ” rantadU tty teettmeetoeiwg mortgage to that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed sotaty to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piua Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David G. Schnittker and Cindy K. Schnittker, husband and wito, original mortgagors), to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2000, and recorded on August 29, 2000 in instrument 1048803, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated April 9, 2001 recorded on May 14, 2001 in instrument 1059740, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe turn of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Six And 07/100 Dollars ($120,326.07), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under tho power at sale contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereto/ given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on December 16.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are aaacnoeo as. rarcei o. Degxintng at a pomt on me East Ine of Section 4, Town 3 North, Rango 10 West, distant North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 398.00 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.00 toot; foonoe South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East 330.00 test to said East Ine; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 toot along said East ine to tho point of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purpoces over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Bender Road. The redemption period Shan bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shad bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 11,2004 For more information, please cad: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Tatograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4039722F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale mey bo reodndod by tho forectoaing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shatt be ttmtted sotefy to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered to cote, piua Intoreet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Richards and Mandy L Richards, husband and ■rite. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, Voted February 27,2003. and recorded on March 6.2003 in instrument 1096862. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctaimod to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two And 41/100 Dottara ($120,732.41), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby giver, that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged p-ermses. or some part of them, at public vendue, al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 6. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: commencing al the Northeast comer of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 31 seconds East along the East Hne of said section 2386.71 feet to the piece of beginning: thence continwng South 00 degrees 36 minutes 31 seconds East along said East bne 220.00 loot: thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds West 777.71 foot to the oontoritoo of Case Road; thence 22139 feet along said ceotertne and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius measures 2000.00 toot end whose chord beers North 01 degree 15 minutes 00 seconds West 220.05 toot, thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds East 780.37 feet to the pteoe of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption period shatt bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 25. 2004 For more information, ptoase catt: FCW 248393.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regulation Systems, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 FBe P041358F01 ommxo Notice Of stew^age Forectoeure Sate THS RRM * A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBIPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate mey he MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Flowers, and Robin Flowers, Husband and Wife, original mortgagors), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 1997, and recorded on. January 31.1997 in Uber 684 on Page 575, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to bo due's! too dote hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy-Five And 31/100 Dottars ($80,975.31). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on December 9.2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan. and are described as: Beginning at a point on the Noth Line of Section 34, Town 2 North, Rango 7 West. Distant North 89 Degrees 32 Mtoutes 27 Seconds East 66 39 Feet from toe Northwest Comer of sold Section 34; Thence North 89 Degrees 42 Minutes 27 Seconds East along said North Uno 652.55 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 13 Minutes 50 Seconds West Parattei with toe West Uno of said Section 34; 666.98 Feet to foe South Line of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 34; Thence South 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 42 Seconds West along said South Uno. 653.42 Feet to the East Line of Highway M46; Thence North 00 Degrees 18 Mtoutes 17 Seconds East along said East Uno, 867.33 Fe A to the Place of Beginning. Subject to a Private easement for ingress and Egress and Public Utilities purposes over the Southerly 88 Feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 4, 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dfo/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4039451F01 ir~"' RN OPPORTUNITIES - Emergency Department Pennock Health Services has full- and part-time RN openings in our Emergency Services Department. A minimum of one year of Emergency Nursing experience is preferred. Want to know more about Pennock? See our website at www.pennockhealth.com. PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES Attention: Human Resources Department j. vrsrav/vru 1009 Wert Grten Ste«t, mi asoss f Phone: (2M) 94&.3I12, or F«x: (M») 94SOS25 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS fIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Ths sale may t>e rasonded by the forectostog mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited sotaty to the return of the bid amount tendered al sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Fox. a married man and Carol A. Fox. his wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated April 19.1999, and recorded on April 21. 1999 in instrument 1028371. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated April 19,1999 recorded on April 21. 1999 in instrument 1026372. and rerecorded on June 4, 1999 to instrument 1030650, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight And 78/100 Dollars ($82,248.78), including interest at 7% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed tr* s sate of the mortgaged premises, or soma part of them, at pubttc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on January 6. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 93. of Middtevttte Downs Adtftion Number 5. according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats. Page 43. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date zf such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shatt be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 25, 2004 For more information, ptease catt: FC S 248.503.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Tategraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4014331FO2 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS HRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato any ba MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions o 8. mortgage made by Lawrence A. Juttus and Jennifer L Julius, husband and wife, original mortgugor(s).-4» Great Lakes Bancorp. Martoagae. dated ApriMB, 1966. and recotfed on JurW 19? hPUR 662, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due atlhe date hereof tfie sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($253,109.94). tochxfcg interest al 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortg^a wl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 6.2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Mfchtgan. and are described as: Begtontog at a point on tho North line of Section 22, Town 3 North. Range 10 went, dtetant North 89 Degrees 40 mtoutes 11 seconds East, 583.10 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 22. running thence North 89 degrees 40 mtoutes 11 seconds East. 33.00 feat along said North Section Bne: thence South 00 degrees 29 minuies 05 seconds East 820 00 feet parallel with the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 40 mtoutes 11 seconds East, 710.00 feet to sato West 1/8 line; thence South 00 degreae 29 mtoutes 05 seconds East 506JO feet along said West 1/8 Ine; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 52 seconds West, 1064.01 feet along tie North 1/8 line of suto Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 08 seconds West 835.87 feet paraltei with the West line of sato Section and 264.00 teat Easterly thereof; thence North 89 degrees 40 min­ utes 11 seconds East 319.81 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 mtoutes 05 seconds West 495.00 test to the ptace of beginning, reserving there from and easement 33 feet to width for ingress and egress, me west line of wnten <s oesenoea as oegsYimg ar the place of beginning of above described parcel and running thence South 00 degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds East. 820.00 feet to tho point ol ending. The redemption period shatt be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 25. 2004 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger to Great Lakes Bancorp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4041109F01 nocqeion Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them . The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate ewy ba reactoded by the forectoaing mortgagaa. In that event, your damagaa. If any, ahatt be fenc­ ed sotefy to the return of tho bM amount ten­ dered at aate, plus intoreet. MORTGAGE SALE - Defoutt has bean made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin R. Skinner, a single man and Uaa A. Groendyk. a sinwoman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regittation Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 6.2003. and recorded on June 17.2003 to instrument 1106614. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred TwentyFour And 95/100 Dottara ($123,524.95), todudtog interest at 6.25% par annum. Under the power of aate contained to said mort­ gage and tho statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo torectoeed by a aate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ai pubttc vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 6. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township ot Yankee Springs. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are doocribad as: Lot 8 and foe South 1/2 of Lot 6, West Gun Lake Resort PteL aocordtog to foe recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 70. Barry County Records Tho redemption period shett bo 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a. to vfoich case tho redemplton period shatt bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 25,2004 For more ^formation, please catt: FC W 246393 1312 Troll & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btoghem Farms, MichipM 48025-5822 Rte 4041403F01 _____ THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTFMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Defauk has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Lilley and Ctinsttoe Uttey. husband and wde. to Citrfinancial Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc., mortgagee, dated September X. 2000 and recorded October 27. 2000 to Instrument Number 1051255, Barry County Records. There is ctaimod to be due on such mortgage the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine and 80/100 Dollars ($44379.80) including interest al the rate of 11.59% per annum. ’ Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and foe statutes of the State at MkXvgan. notice is hereby given foot the mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubttc venue at foe Barry County Courthouee in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m on December 16. 2004 The premises are located to the Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of btock 9 of Samuel Roush s addition to the VMtage of Freeport according to the recorded NOTOE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WT OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. . ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be rescind ed by the forectostog mortgagee. In that evertt, your damages, 4 any. shal be Imited solely to the return of foe bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the condttions of a mortgage made by WWam Ravenscraft, sxrgte man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Etectrorlie Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2002, and recorded on November 13, 2002 to tostrument 1091411, to Bany oounty records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage titere r ntatandto badueatfoe rleH tmepf ttre sum of One Hundred Rve Thousand Thirty-Two And 66/100 Dottara ($105,032.66), todudtog inter­ est at 7.625% per annum. Under the power al aato contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgags wttl bo foreefosad by a sale ot tho mortgaged prsmtess, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse to Hastings al 1XX) PM, on January 6,2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in ths Southwest frac­ tional IM of Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point Soufo 89 degrees 40 minutes East 542.40 toot and North 11 degrees 10 minutes East 513 toot and North 89 degrees 40 minutes West 185 feet from the Southwest comer of sold Section 10, for tho piece of begtontog; foonce North 89 degrees 40 mtoutes West 120 foot; thence North 00 degrees 17 mtoutes :o the East shore of Bristol Lake; thence Easterly along said lakshore 120 toot to a point North 00 degrees 17 minutes East from the piece of begto­ ntog; thence South 00 degrees 15 mtoutes West to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shatt bo 6 months from foe date of rich sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shatt bo 30 days from the date of such sato. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. Dated: November 25.2004 For more Information, ptoase catt: FC W 248393.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte 4041401FD1 piat thereof as recorded m I foe r 1 of plats on page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such sate, untees foe property is deter mined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA 9600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shatt be 30 days from foe date of foe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoemg mortg^ee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, to that event, your damages, if any. are limited sotefy to the return of foe bid amount tendered at sate Dated: Norember 18. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CUrfinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services Inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 504f Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 0BW2-. Rte No. 201.1787 ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescind­ ed by the forectoaing mortgagee. to that event, your damages, if any. shall be krrkted solely to the return of foe bid amount tendered at sato. plus intoreet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the condKons of t .-mortgage made by Daren Staler and Baibara Stater, husband wd wile, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 6.2003. and recorded on February 28, 2003 to instrument 1098611, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgages to LaSatte Bw: National Association, as Trustee tor the registered holders of the Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Structured Asset investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through CerMcates, Series 2003-BC5 as asrig.'iee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy And 39/100 Dottara ($13537039), todudtog interest at 946% per annum. > Under the power of sate contained to srid mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubttc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 6,2005. Said premises are situated to City of Woodland. Barry County. Mxfoigan. and are described as: Lot 11, 12. 13 and 14. Btock 10. of foe Woodland vwage rnai, accoaxng to me recoroeo piat mereo’, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 21 Tho redemption period shaN be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which caoo tho redemption period shel be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated. November 25.2004 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for the registered holders of the Structured Asset Securities Corporation. Structured Ascot Investment Loan Trust. Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Senes 2003-BC5 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Flo 4039498F01 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for , quality film processing. Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �Page 16 - Thursday, November 25,2004 - The Hasttogs Bmner Schools’ economic troubles likely to continue MG TO COLLECT A DCIT. ANY MFORMATON OtTAMED WU. BE USED FOR THAT FURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Deteuft het been made in the oondBone of a mortgage made by Gordan Nobte and Katoy Nobte. hutband and wife, to Cittfinandal Mortgage Company, inc., mortgagee, dated November 15, 2001 and recorded November 26, 2001 in Document# 1070245, Barry County Records. There is ciair ed to bo duo on such mortgage the aim ot Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 88100 Dotars (890.730.86) todudtog toioroot at the rato of 1034% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mtohigan, notice is hereby given that tho mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises. or some part at them, at pubic venue at tho Barry County Courthouee to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 130 p.m. on December 9, 2004. The premises are located to tho Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 105 toot North of tie Southeast comer of tho North 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/2 of tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Township 2 North of Rango 10 West Bony County, Mtohigan. tor piece of bogtoning: thence West 10 rode: thence North 8 rods: thence East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods to tw pteoe of begtontog. The redemption period shel bo 6 months from the dots of such solo, unless tho property io deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241*. to which caoo toe redemption period shel bo 30 days from the dote of too aato. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho forectostog mortgagee con rescind the solo to the event a 3rd party buys the property end there is a simultaneous resolution with tho borrower, to toot event, your damages, I any, are limited solely to the return of too bid amount tendered at sale. Deled: November 11, 2004 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CMtoonctoi Mortgage Company, Inc., Aa MortgagoeP.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 45M000 Rto No. 2012034 Notice Of Mortgage Fort closure Beto THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE KT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This ante may be reodnctod by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In dared at sale, piua IntarecL MORTGAGE SALE - CMU hM bMn rate In the condRtons of a mortgage made by Thomae H Cooper, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on August 15. 2003 to instrument 1111071, to Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at too dale hereof toe sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two And 86/100 Dollars (1148.332.86). todudtog interest at 8% per annum. Under too power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, nottoa is hereby given toat said mortgage wfl be torectoeed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on December 9. 2004. Said premises are situated in VIBage of MiddtevHte. Barry County. Mtohigan. and are described as: Lot 14. RoBng Oaks Estates, aooording io me recoroea pun mereor as recorooo m uoor 6 of Plats, on Page 62 Tho redemption period shaN bo 6 montiw from the date of such sato, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wito MCLA 6003241a In which caoo toe redemption period shel bo 30 days from the date of such sato. Doted: November 4,2004 For more information, ptoase cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tstograph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte #039361F01 _____ Nottoo Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato TUB RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABf WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo ecto may bo reeclndsd by tho fotectoetog mortgages In that event, your damages, If any, ohoR bo Smil­ ed octoty to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, ptue interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in too oondBone of a mortgage made by Jody J. Taggart, an unmarried person, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, doled October 22.2001. and recorded op December 19,2001 to instrument 1071887, and rerecorded on August 13, 2004 to instrument 1132385, in Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at too dole hereof too sum of Ninety-Eight Thouaend Ono Hundred Forty-One And 45/100 Dolors (898.141.45), todudtog interest at 73% per annum. Under toe power of safe contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such caoo made and pro­ vided, nottoo b hereby given toat jaid mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puMto vendue, at the Barry County Courthouee to Hastings at 130 PM, on December 9,2004. Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County, Mtohigan. and are described as: Lot 6 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to toe City, formerly VFsgo of Hastings, aooordtog to toe recorded piat thereof as recorded to Uber 2 of Plats on Page 15. Tho redemption period she! bo 6 months from the date of ouch sale, unices determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6003241a. to wmen case me reoempoon penoo snan oe jo day* from too date of ouch sale. Dated: November 4.2004 For more information, please cal: FC M 248.583.1306 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 480253822 Rto 8029001F02 0—^7 FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has been made to the oondBone of a certain mortgage made by: Ronnie E. Brown and Theresa M. Brown, husband and wio to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2003 and recorded September 30, 2003 In Instalment * 1114574 Barry County Records, wcrugen on wr «cn mongage mere ts ctaimea to do duo at the date hereof too sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Dolors and FortyNine Cents (894,740 49) todudtog Intoreet 9.5% per atvtam. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and provneo, nouco w noreoy given mat aato mortgage we oe rorecKwoo oy a mm or me mortgagee premises, or some port of them, at pubic venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml af 130PM. on Thursday, December 16,2004. Said premisos are situated to City of Hastings. Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: Lol 6, Btock 11, Eastern addBon to the City of nestings, accoramg to me recorxxra putt mereor Commonly known as 528 S Hanover St Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shel bo 6 months from too dote of ouch eale. unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 8003241a to which case tho redemption period shel be 30 days from the date of ouch sale. Doted: NOVEMBER 3,2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potoetivo A Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HBa Ml 48307 (248)8443123 om"” Grand Opening IS YOUR CD MATURING SOON? SEE ERIC LUTHY IN OUR TRUST AND INVESTMENT GROUP FOR INVESTMENT ADVICE. Hastings City Bank [ Not FDIC Insured • 269-945-2401 • http://www.hastingscjtybank.com Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value I by Marde Westover Staff Writer The news came last week that Michigan will face yet another massive budget deficit in 2005, so public schools again are forced to consider getting by with even less money. Schools may see their per-pupil allowance cut anywhere from $50 to $150 per pupil in this academic year because of a projected bil­ lion dollar shortfall in the stale budget. Since 2002 public schools have lost $490 million because of budget reductions and changes to the state’s tax system, according to the Michigan Association of School Boards. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer said. “There was a lot of discussion last sum­ mer that the money was not there, don't plan on iu so a lot of top experts were already stat­ ing that this was going to happen, they could see the shortage of revenue already.” In the last three years public schools have been “promised” at least $6,700 per pupil funding from the state, though this has never been fully delivered. Schools are forced to move carefully when planning their budgets around the “promised” funds. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Christopher Cooley noted the $6,700 K-12 foundation allowance is actually what the state is supposed to give schools in order io reach that number for each student, after local sources are added. Funding reductions in Hastings schools have resulted in the loss of block scheduling and teaming, and with each new wave of cuts it is harder for the district to determine what should be eliminated or scaled back, Cooley noted. Finding places were to cut in school budg­ ets has been a difficult and constant battle for local districts. More than 80 percent of almost all school budgets is tied to personnel, so when it is time to cut. this area is often vul­ nerable. “There’s two issues that are getting affect­ ed." Archer said. “One is last year, the cut we're about to receive is over last year fiscal year's shortages. So bow that shortage affects this fiscal year is also I hope going to be dis­ cussed and that’s why you hear numbers $100-150... so it’s a two-year piece." School districts will continue to work on balancing their budgets, dealing with cuts and taking proper preparation in the face of fund­ ing reduction issues. Thomapple Kellogg School Board mem­ bers already have reduced their budget by $1 million over the last two years. “(We’re) very concerned about further reduction in dollars available to run our schools." Thomapple Kellogg S uperintendent Kevin Konarska said. Working to coordinate cuts that do not directly impact the students is a challenge for all schools. _: “There's reoudKis/ in many school dis­ tricts that will have io be put into place, that will definitely impact students," Konarska said. The Lakewood school system also has been challenged with cutting funds, as much as more than $3.7 million over the last few years. Superintendent Gunnard Johnson said. Another problem impacting Lakewood is declining enrollment, something the district is hoping to change by encouraging growth. "We can’t afford loo many more years like this," Johnson said. The school board also has had to entertain the possibility of closing one of the local ele­ mentary schools, which has angered residents and parents. With the state not increasing the funds allotted to public schools, it can actually be interpreted as a decrease in financial support. Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer said. “We have adjusted, we have cut. we have done just about everything we can pos­ sibly do to non-instructional programs." Schools are hoping to avoid cuts that directly affect the classrooms. Kramer said he only “can be a voice and representative of the district" and that school funding is in the hands of the Michigan Legislature. Kramer also said he is going to run the dis­ trict in the manner that he believes is best for the students. In bygone days school funding was a com­ bination of local property taxes and state aid, but when Proposal A was passed statewide in 1994, funding was taken over almost entirely by Lansing with a 50 percent increase in the sales tax. The idea was to bring school dis­ tricts more in line with each other, regardless of the local tax base. ' At first, when economic times were good, the system seemed to work well, but over the last few years schools have been forced to deal with the issues of deficits and the com­ plications of Proposal A. “A lot of experts, non-partisan experts, have talked about the tax structure, since we’ve gone to sales tax.” Archer said. “The 'ax structure is flawed in these economic ups and downs. The other factor is since Proposal A passed, there's been over... I think. 26 tax cuts that directly affected funding out the school aid fund." Though Governor Jennifer Granholm has talked about “tweaking" Proposal A, Archer would suggest “un-tweaking" it. “I’d like to go back to the funding that was originally told to people of the state of Michigan, that was going to be there." Archer said, “the estimates right now that would be over $500 million additionally in the school aid fund this year." The tax cuts that were made in “good times," now needed to be replaced because it’s “hard times." In the mid-1990s then-Gov. John Engler and the Republican House and Senate enact­ ed laws that gradually reduced the state indi­ vidual income tax from 4.6 percent then to 3.9 percent this year. Johnson said the state needs to put funds into the foundations of public schools, some­ thing that would help them stabilize. Before Proposal A schools could raise the additional funds necessary through local mill­ ages “One of the things of Proposal A is the restriction on the local district to ask for oper­ ation funds,” Archer said. Konarska noted that the schools can ask for millages for bond issues, but not for operating funds. The funding for the public schools is directly in the hands of the legislators. One concept suggested would be to give local districts an option to raise up to three mills themselves. This idea has received opposition, for fear that poorer schools will be at a disadvantage. The estimated forecast for schools is that there won't be any major changes financially for the next few years. Factors such as the high cost of health care, and with the retirement percent increasing, also is straining schools finances. Kramer noted. “The cost of the retirement system alone hai gone up significantly in the last few years, and that's happened because the retirement See SCHOOLS, |M«e 18 POLICEBEAT Missing 6-yearoW found safe CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A mother’s nightmare nearly came true when a 6-year-oM got off the bus Friday. Nov. 19, and disappeared for a short period. The child apparently got off the bus around 3 pm at the Thomapple Lake Trailer Part where her aunt lives. The frantic mother called 911 Central Dispatch and a search dog was requested from the Paw Paw area. All the school buses were checked for the child and were empty. The child eventually was located after her grandmother returned her to her home, after picking her up al the bus stop. Man ID’d for forging prescriptions HASTINGS — The man arrested last week for attempting to obtain prescription drags at Bosley Pharmacy has been identified as William J. Taggait. 30 from Hastings. Taggait is accused of forging prescriptions made out to himself for quantities larger than the physician had prescribed. The discrepancy was noticed by the attending pharmacist, who called the police. Taggart was formally charged with one count of obtaining a con­ trolled substance fraudulently and two counts of fraudulently attempting to obtain a con­ trolled substance. Woman steals 2 bottles of whiskey HASTINGS — A store clerk observed a womtn leave the Express Mart convenience store with merchandise she failed to pay for Nov. 15. Hastings City Police Officers responded after the manager was unable to catch up to the woman as she left the store on North Broadv. . The woman, who was described as a white female, 5 foot 4 inches tall, 150 lbs., blonde hair pilled into a pony tail, was seen on the store surveillance tape leaving the store and avoiding the alarm monitors as she exiled. The woman was carrying a large purse and had taken two bottles of whiskey from the shelf and then walked to the back of the store and left a short time later with nothing in her hands. It is believed that she pul the two bottles in her purse before leaving the store. Impaired’ truck driver apprehended ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP- A reckless driver of a green track with a Florida license plate was reported on Marsh Road Tuesday, Nov. 16. The track had driven into a sign by the church and then took off and was reported at a local bait and tackle shop. . The driver. Juan Perez-Sanchez, 32, was located and arrested for operating a motor vehi­ cle while impaired. Shotgun reported stolen from car HASTINGS — A Hastings man reported his father's shotgun had been stolen from his car Wednesday. Nov. 17. The victim was at a relative's residence in the 400 block of West Madison Street between 4 pm and 6:30 p.m. The gun is a 16 gauge Ithaca "Feather Lite." Anyone with information about the theft or who witnessed anyone in the area carrying a blue shotgun case is asked to call officer Joe Booher at the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. Female motorist’s car strikes tree HOPE TOWNSHIP — A car vs. tree accident was reported near the corner of Cedar Creek and West Cloverdale Roads Friday, Nov. 19. The female driver was reported to have had injuries to her shoulder. The name of the driv­ er or details about the cause of the accident were not released. Two drunken men arrested in fight HASTINGS - Residents in the 900 block of S. Church Street called 9H Friday night at 10:35 to report a fight had occurred. Responding officers located two men in the street who appeared to be highly intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that the two had been involved in an altercation somewhere on South Street but would not give officers any additional information. After identifying the men it was determined that both of them were in violation of their probation or parole by consuming intoxicants. Brian Coon. 22 yrs and Jonathan Henning. 18 , both from Hastings, were placed under arrest for the violations. They registered a .21 and .22 blood alcohol content, respectively. Middleville man nabbed in stabbing MIDDLEVILLE — A fight was reported to Central Dispatch 911 on Saturday, Nov. 20. The caller reported a man had been stabbed in the arm by a suspect who had fled on foot to a nearby residence on Market Street The suspect then came back to the residence armed with a flashlight and was pursued eastbound by troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hastings post. Troopers drove through two lawns on Market Street during the pursuit and arrested Dustin Jewarski. The knife was recovered in a front lawn of a home on Church Street Woman hurt in boyfriend’s assault HASTINGS - A Hastings woman sought treatment for her injuries after she was assault­ ed by her ex-boyfriend earlier in the day Sunday, Nov. 21. The incident occurred in the 700 block of South Dibble Street after the suspect showed up and began arguing with the victim about their breakup. He then slammed her against a refrigerator door handle, injuring her back. She was able to get away to a the neighbors house and call 911. She then went to Pennock Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Officers looked for th* 30-year-old suspect from Nashville, but were unable to locate him. Charges for domestic assault are being requested for his arrest. Woman injured in 2-vehide crash HASTINGS — A traffic accident in front of the Elias Brothers Big Boy Restaurant on West State Street sent one driver to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo Monday, Nov. 22. Dorothy Deschner, 44, of Hastings, was east bound and attempting to turn left in to a parting lot when she struck a vehicle driven by by Kevin Worthing. 17. of Freeport. Both drivers were transported to Pennock by ambulance. Worthing was treated for minor injuries and released. Deschner was sent by helicopter to Borgess Hospital, but the exton: of her injuries is unknown. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - Page 17 MARCELLA, continued from page 1 Richards of Kalamazoo. 85, made regular visits to her mother at Thomapple Manor. Marcella's youngest child is 68 years old. just four years older than her oldest grand­ child. Mrs. Humphrey constantly was asked by admirers about her secret to longevity. "She always says 'it's eating oatmeal for breakfast.” said daughter Agnes in the interview four years ago. "And. she didn't have time to feel pain. She was always busy and always easy going." Bore in Brown Deer. Wis... Marcella spent n?ost of her childhood there. But after a fire destroyed the home of her par­ ents and her 13 siblings, they moved to Austin. Minn., where they were told the land was "extra good." Marcella's favorite high school subjects in Austin were Latin, literature and arith­ metic. "Arithmetic was the hardest, but she worked extra hard to get it." said Agnes. "She enjoyed the many poems in litera­ ture. as it brought out a lot of things." Before moving to Michigan, she worked in a candy store and at the Hudson's store, where she modeled wed­ ding gowns. It was her oldest sister. Mamie, who took a job in Michigan and soon had Marcella visit. "On this visit, she met George, the man she would many in 1918 at St. Rose Church." said Agnes. "They settled on a 40-acre farm west of Freeport and were blessed with 10 children — five girls and five boys." ■ The couples children were Frances Richards. James Humphrey. Robert Humphrey. Agnes. Mary Williams. Edna Carrigan. Henry Humphrey. Phillip Humphrey and Marcella Neubecker. One son. George Jr., passed away. Marcella also had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. There was a lot of work raising 10 chil­ dren in those days on the farm, said Agnes of her mother. "The hardest part was getting up in the morning." Marcella said, "as everything was so quiet then." Marcella’s daily chores included mak­ ing the children's* clothes, cooking meals, washing clothes by hand and taking care of the gardens. "There wasn t much time for sleeping." said Agnes, who recalled her mother mak­ ing "mountains* of pancakes for the fami­ ly before they left each morning for school, "it was a mile and a half walk to (he country school and the winters were bad, but mom always had two, half-gallon jars of warm soup to carry to keep our hands warm." Marcella constantly kept the house smelling like hot bread, making eight to ten loaves twice a week to keep the fami­ ly fed. "We had our own chickens and plenty of fresh eggs." said Agnes of her child­ hood on the farm. "Times were hard dur­ ing the depression, but we raised our veg­ etables. beef and pork." Once a year, George went to Grand Rapids with the oid Ford car. with all the seats out and returned with 15 to 20 bushels of peaches to can for the winter. During the summers, part of the family worked in the onion marsh, said Agnes. "The much was so hot, it would smoke," she said. "We got promised a summer in the river after all the weeds were pulled, but the weeds never stopped growing." Agnes recalled that the very hardest time for her mother was when all five boys were gone to serve in World War II. Three daughters also were nurses. "It was such a worry, but all came home safely," said Agnes. Marcella recalled her first sighting of the automobile in 1900 and later tried driving, though she never continued, she said. "Trains were a big thing in the early 1900s," said Marcella. "There has been so many changes with radios and televisions, which I thought was a 'wonder of won­ ders.'" When the family received a Victrola. the new fangled machine provided much entertainment. "We had several records," recalled Agnes. bOur most famous was the record­ ing of This Old House' which we wore out" Marcella's most favorite lifestyle advances involved the advent of the wash­ ing machine, the refrigerator and the elec­ tric stow, "To have a furnace and not worry about wood stoves was a great blessing," she said. Marcella lived on the same farm until 1985. three years after George passed away. She lived independently in a Hastings apartment until several years ago when she moved to Thomapple Manor. She was bom Oct 25, 1892, in Brown Deer. Wis... the daughter of Edward and Margaret (O'Brien) Daley. She attended school in Brown Deer and in Austin. Minn. Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday evening with a Rosary at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Burial will be at Mt Calvary Cemetery. 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BRISTOL LAKE: one bedrooc*. cottage, quiet setting, no smoking or pets, $475/ month plus utilities, securi­ ty deposit and references. (269)721-3434 MEADOWSTONE APART­ MENTS AND MEADOW­ STONE HOMES in Hast­ ings. Call for monthly spe­ cials. (269)945-0906 ROOM FOR RENT with kitchen A laundry privileges reasonable. (269)948-8301 DRIVERS: HOME WEEK­ ENDS! OTR, dry van, no touch freight. Great benefits plus 401K, holiday/vacation pay. Transway, Inc. 800-632­ 5300 ext 3624. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE.FOR SALE: 1990 30* dare A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great. $23,000. Call (269)8383909. AU real catMe adveruuM m thte bcwv fMfxr » wbfKt to dr Far Art ud the Mtchigaa Civil Rights Art Bring your film to £ J-Ad Graphics PR] NT PLUS for quality film processing. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County ’ Board of * Commissioners held November 23, 2004, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. No selling or home parties. Work with other women to build your own business. Flexible schedule (you make your own hours). Our work at home team allows you to stay home with your chil­ dren and still earn an in­ come!! Complete training provided. No obligation! For more information contact Tracy (269)948-2071 or Email :trecyfrisbie#yahoo.co m EMPLOYMENTGROUP IS RECRUITING for great jobs at rlexfab in Hastings. Ap­ ply Mon. Nov. 29 A Wei, Dec 1 from 2-5 at Michigan Works 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Ask for Sar­ ah. For more info, call (616)949-2303 FULL TIME ADMINIS­ TRATIVE assistant seeking experienced (3-5) yean indi­ vidual for busy office. Must be energetic, self-startec Mi­ crosoft Excel superstar, with strong math, logic and com­ puter skills. E-mail cover page and resume to jobhunter2005®hotmaiLcom or send resume to: Human Resour­ ces PO Box 662. Lake Odes­ sa. MI 48849. MANUFACTURING OP­ PORTUNITIES: Our grow­ ing world class company of dose tolerance plastic injec­ tion molds and precision • components and assemblies for the automotive industry has the following openings. 3rd shift ASSEMBLY PROCESS TECHNICIAN will be responsible for the set-up «nd n nintenance of small manual and automat­ ed assembly machines. Works to determine and maintain the maximum effi­ ciency level for machines. Our company will offer the successful candidate a dean work environment, competi­ tive wage and full benefit package. If interested, please apply at Monroe, Inc., 4704 40th Street SE. khulWmonroeproducts.com or fax to 616-942-9244. EEOC PROGRAM AIDE FOR mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities indude assisting in rehabili­ tation, recreational skills, and other duties related to program implementation. Experience in working with developmental disabilities and mental illness helpful Record keeping and data collection skills desired. Send resume to Barry Coun­ ty Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. BOE SHIPPING DEPART­ MENT: Need a hard work­ ing, energetic person to do our shipping A receiving. Must have good driving re­ cord. Starting pay $8-$10 an hour, health A dental insur­ ance A 401k retirement pro­ gram. Apply in person at Floor Style Products, 2620 W.M-WtfwnutMfofi HASTINGS 4 �Page 18 - Thursday. November 25. 2004 - The Hastings Banner BASKETBALL, continued from page 10------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------Prominski. “I have never seen that much excitement and that anxiety, but it was gixxl Hot shooting by the entire Viking team helped Lakewcxxi break open a tight game against the Trojans. With th** two teams tied at 19 midway through the second quarter. Sylvia Welch and Spetoskey sparked a nine-point Viking run. and their team never looked back. Spetoskey tossed in 17 first half points, and finished with game high 23 points. She also had six assists and four steals. Her perform­ ance didn’t over shadow that of her team­ mates. “If we have three players in double digits, we have a good shot a winning." said Spetoskey. “and King really stepped up with and Ashley Aspinall added 11. The Trojans Holly Smith played a great all around game with 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals. "They shot the lights out." TK coach Jen Shaw said of the Vikings. “They played real­ ly good defense. They came out tonight with enthusiasm and a lot of confidence.” The Trojans ended the season with a 7-16 record. FOOTBALL, continued from page 12 finished the season with five interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries. Jason Copelin. Lakewood: This Lakewood senior had 31 tackles in the Viking secondary, and also had a fumble recovery and an interception. He was the Viking leader on offense with six touchdowns and rushed for 68.8 yards per game. Corrie Latta, Delton: This Delton senior earned all-KVA honors as a defensive back this season. On the other side of the ball. Latta did his best to get the Panther offense going as the team’s top running back. Saxons’ 6'3 220 lb. senior tackle helped lead •<hc Hastings push up front all season long. Brad Wasserman. Delton: The 6’1. 235 pound lineman led the Panther front line to its limited success in the 2004 football cam­ paign. Kicker Alec Rice. Lakewood: The Viking soccer player helped out the football team by hitting six extra-point attempts this season. Second Team (Defense) Punter Jason Beardslee, Maple Valley: The Lions don’t put a lot. but when they did this season Beardslee made sure it was worth it. He was also third on his team in rushing yards, second in receiving yards, and scored 11 touchdowns on offense. Second Team (Offense) The Lakewood Vikings rush out to center court to celebrate their district title of Middleville Saturday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood trailed by only three points with 2:33 left to go in the first quarter, after Spetoskey sunk a foul shot after Chan’s sec­ ond foul of the night. Chan stayed in the game, stayed away from a third foul, and buried two three-point buckets before the end of the period to begin the blow out. “They’re a very talented team.” said Lakewood coach Kate Prominski. “We thought we were as prepared as we could be. and they're better than what we even saw on the tape. They outplayed us tonight” Toni Hazel and Spetoskey each tossed in seven points for Lakewood, and Rachel King added six. The score was 34-16 at the half. The Lakewood girls end the season with a 10-14 record. Many observers were expecting the Vikings to really start having success under first-year head coach Prominski in her second season. “I’m so proud of these girls." she said after the regional defeat. “They play with so much class, and digni­ ty. and intensity. The made me a better coach and a better person." They also brought a district title to the school, by knocking off Thomapple Kellogg in the finals Saturday night. 66-52. If ever a team was ready for a district championship game, the Vikings were. “We had so much (intensity)," raid Lakewood junior Stevie Spetoskey (11) steps out just in time to get a hand on a three-point attempt by Wyoming Park's Angel Chan in the first half Monday night, as teammate Rachel King (10) looks on from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the rebounds and the steals." King finished with ten points and six rebounds for Lakewood, while Jessica Johnson poured in 13 points. TK also had three players in double-digit scoring. Jessica Flaska led TK with 15 points. What matters During the month Of November. ‘ S100 from the sale of every New & Used vehicle will be donated to the \ United Way When you find solutions ■in a community, it shows. Dreisbach is your hometown dealer with years of continuing support for our community. Quarterback Kyle Rowland, Lakewood: Lakewood's junior quarterback completed 16 passes this season for 279 yards and four touchdowns. He was a big part of the Viking defense too. with 27 tackles, and interception, and a fum­ ble recovery which he returned 90 yards for a score. Running back Eddie Phillips, Lakewood: The Vikings’ junior running back carried the ball 48 times for 247 yards, and did a great job of always moving forward. As a linebacker, he had 48 tackles and a fumble recovery. Brandon Sutfin, Hastings: The Saxons’ senior fullback earned honorable mention all O-K Gold accolades this season. He was cho­ sen his team's offensive MVP at the end of the year. Wide Receiver Brandon Johnson. Hastings: He was one of the Saxons’ most exciting players to u atch this season as a receiver, and a kick returner. The senior was also an excellent punter and defensive back for the Saxons. Josh Mitchell, Lakewood: This Viking senior had a season best grab of 34 yards and scored one TD. He had 25 tackles as a Lakewood linebacker, and two sacks for a total loss of 15 yards. LEASE SPECIAL! 05 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 Cloth. Loaded! 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Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 OQfwoie-s wvvw dretstxjchmotors com Locally Owned & Operated /Sh 4913 Exceeding Expectations bME Enc Oesbocn. Prescient Doc Gentry. Sales Mgr Borne Sgns Soles Amy P©er Sales Chns Seveman -nance Mgr J 'Amy Tort . Safes •10,995 •5,500 •12,995 •11,995 •11,995 •12,495 •15,995 •15,995 •11,995 is a Family one-man wrecking crew in the middle of the Delton defense. He led the team with 74 tack­ les and earned all-KVA honors for his per­ formance. Gabe O’Mara. Lakewood: A 6’2. 210 lb. junior, he had 26 tackles on the Viking defen­ sive line this season. Five of those tackles brought down an opposing ball carrier in the backfield. Linebacker Mitch Fisher. Middleville: This junior had a great season on the Trojan defense. More often than not he led his team in tack­ les. and finished with 49 solo tackles and 28 assists. He also picked up three fumbles. Eddy Landon, Middleville: This senior linebacker for the Trojans did a good job of flying to the football. He didn’t just go for tackles, he liked to try and pull the ball out for his teammates to pick up as well. He led TK with ten tackles in their big game with South Christian. Alex Phillips, Lakewood: This Viking junior had 34 tackles this season, 11 for a loss, and had one pass break up as well from his linebacker spot. He only carried the ball ten times as a running back, but averaged 7.6 yards per cany befensive Backs Scott Brown, Middleville: This 5’7, 145 lb. junior DB made plenty of big plays in the Trojan secondary. He was quick to step up and bring dow n a ball carrier, and was one of the team’s top tacklers in a number of games this year. Ben Fox, Maple Valley: This Lion was another senior who liked to get his hands on the football. Fox had three interceptions in the Lion secondary this season. Ashtin King, Hastings: This 5’10 junior defensive back was named the Saxons’ defen­ sive MVP this season. He used his athleticism at positions all over for Hastings including quarterback. Adam Lampbere, Maple Valley: This junior was the Lions’ speedster. He scored a number of the team’s t vo-point conversions, rushed for almost five yards per carry, and recorded three interceptions in the team’s defensive backfield. Punter Tyler Blacken, Delton: This Delton senior got a late start to the season, after recovering from injury. He averaged 29.9 yards per punt, when he wasn't able to lead the offense to a first down from his quarterback position. SCHOOLS, continued from page 16 See Our Selection of Quality Pre-Owned vehicles 02 BUlCk 03 BUlCk Lecabre Limited Rendezvous cxl Tight End Jamie Sanford, Middleville: The 6’2 250 lb. senior was a solid blocker for TK on the end of the offensive line, and provided another big target for quarterback Chris Humphrey when the Trojans went to the air. Offensive Line Branden Curtis, Hastings: The 5’8. 205 lb. junior guard should be back next season to help the Saxons improve their offen­ sive performance. Adam Fyan, Lakewood: This 5’9 200 lb. junior played a big role in the Vikings’ offensive success this season. Another two-way Viking, he finished with 14 tack­ les on the defensive line. David Shaver, Maple Valley: At 5’ 10 195, the Lions senior cen­ ter did a great job this season of pushing back opponents in the middle of the Maple Valley offen­ sive line. David Smith, Hastings: The Defensive Line Matt Donnini. Hastings: He was the Saxons' leading rusher in the season finale, with 76 yards including a 21-yard TD scam­ per. Cody Dupont. Lakewood: This 5’11 235 lb. junior lineman had 27 tackles for the Vikes this season. He also forced a fumble, and made seven tackles in the opponents back­ field. Kyle Ferris. Delton: This junior was a Tradition SALES MOUC Mon A jnti S Tue Thu & Fn LTiN6 SoVOcry ltM noon S£f¥KEhQai Mona Tue Thu&Fn8-5 system is heavily invested in the stock market, (and) living on the profits of the ’90s; that’s changed, the retirement system like everyone else has taken some major hits.” Archer said. “Now they’ve got to have another source of income and that falls right back direct­ ly on the schools, because prior to Proposal A the state paid that, but with Proposal A they shifted the retirement and the FICA payments to the school system." For the Hastings schools, with the retirement rate going from 12.99 per­ cent to 14.87 percent, the increase comes out to $81 p^r student paid into the retirement fund. Even though Hastings was returned the $74 that was cut. the $81 per student paid into the retirement fund brings the school to a negative $7 to start the school year. Cooley said. Many other expenditures, like the cost of gas and utilities, also has a direct effect on schools. Reaching out to those in the legisla­ ture who make the decisions that ulti­ mately impact the schools is also a vital issue. “Right now again the voices in Lansing are hearing ‘no new taxes.’ (they hear) instead give us a tax cut." Archer said. “So that's the message that they're hearing. And they’re not hearing enough parents saying 'Enough, you’ve got responsibilities to the school system, take care of ’.hem'.” Konarska said they encourage par­ ents and community members to con­ tact legislative representatives about the issues of reductions in school funding. Continuing the communication with the parents and the community on the issues schools face is something the districts continue to work on. In the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Konarska said they are working to keep the parents and community updated and educated on school Kramer said for the Maple Valley Schools they are going to continue to send communications to the communi­ ty on issues that affect the schools. Issues faced by the schools also ire being faced by the community. With today's students dealing with many different demands and stresses, being able to maintain a solid school environment is important Cooley noted that with Michigan being a manufacturing based state that has seen job losses that is behind other states in the economic recovery, fund­ ing schools from items such as income tax and sales tax is not the best mathe­ matical formula. “One of the school funding cycles, we’re behind business.” Archer said. "The business is going down, we’re still kind of going up, and we cycle behind them. “Now business has hit bottom, we’re on our way down. Business is, by what report you listen to. business is starting to see some recovery, (but) we’ll be on our way down a while." If recovery comes and is sustained over time, schools may have the opportunity to recover. An upcoming conference on Friday, Dec. 3. may provide some information to the state and the schools on the sta­ tus of funding. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-12-02.pdf 57607b1ce0d08784fd9d42cc7eabf49e PDF Text Text - • ."OJ Vote recounts set for next Tuesday Freeze all public officials’ pay Winter Sports Preview See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10-13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. December 2. 2004 VOLUME 151. No 49 PRICE 50c NEWS Weekend welcomes holiday happenings BRIEFS Delton home tour is Saturday night Six homes in Delton will be decked out in Christmas finery for a holiday home lour Saturday afternoon and evening. Delton’s Christmas Home Tour, from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. features the homes of artist Jim ■'Jungle" and Julie Powell at 8998 M-43 Highway, Vmnie and Suzanne Byrnes at 10641 Stoney Point Drive. Willie and Mary Sager at 160 E. Orchard St.. Jeff and Becky Boze at 835 Pifer Rd.. Al and Pat Whitlock. 8346 Delton Road, and Joe and Daphne Kalin. 4838 Hickory Road. Tickets for the Delton tour may be obtained on the day of the tour at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the comer of M-43 Highway and Bush Street. The church will be open Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m., and in addition to purchasing tickets and getting directions, refresh­ ments will be served there during those hours. Proceeds are earmarked to pay for church kitchen remodeling expenses. Tickets are S6 each or two for S11. Tour guests also may pay $2 each to visit an individual home, payable at the home that is visited. Home tour slated Sunday in Hastings The annual Holiday Home Tour for Hastings is set for 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5. Homes open for tours are: Tom and Marieta Gilbert at 1777 Ottawa Trail. Mike and Linda Miller al 502 S. Jefferson St.. Greg and Tami Rasche. 6192 Soloman Road, the Rev. Joseph and Bethany Oswalt at 315 E. Marshall St. and Ron and Cassie O’Keefe at 2345 Barber Road. The tour begins from the Back Door Deli in downtown Hastings where music and refreshments will be served starting at I p.m. Dr. Bruce Pryor will entertain on the xylophone and Hazel Brown will per­ form on the keyboard. Complimentary tea, coffee, punch and cookies will be offered to tour guests all afternoon. Trolleys will transport tour guests from the Back Door Deli to four of the homes featured on the tour or guests may drive their own vehicles to all of the homes. The last trolley run will be at 3 p.m. Hastings tour tickets, which include maps, may be purchased on the tour day at the Back Door Deli or in advance in the adjoining Heart’s Desire business. Tickets are $8 per person and all proceeds will be given to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Paul Henry Trail reopens to public The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thomapplc Trail reopened for win­ ter hiking, bicycling and cross country skiing Wednesday. Dec. I. The trail is closed to motorized vehi­ cles. including snowmobiles. Meanwhile, the next Thomapplc Trail Association meeting has been scheduled for Thursday evening. Dec. 9. at the Whispering Waters Campground. The agenda will include an update on the new brochure, upcoming events and projects on the trail. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapplc Trail Association is now available on line at thomapplctrail.com or at thornappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map. information about the history, a membership application and trail activi­ ties. There are also links to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 Tom and Marieta Gilbert are ready to greet guests at their Algonquin Lake hone* during Sunday's Hastings Holiday Home Tour from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Four other homes are featured in the tour, which will benefit Barry County Habitat for Humanity. In Delton, six families are opening their homes this Saturday for a Christmas Home Tour from 4 .*o 8 p.m. See details in the Banner’s News Briefs column. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) The golden anniversary (50th) edition of the Hastings Christmas parade begins, proceeding through the city at 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. Floats, music and other attractions will be part of the procession, sponsored this year by the Hastings Moose Lodge. (Banner file photo by Perry Hardin) Republicans still must select chairman Two GOP factions fight for soul of local party by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Two factions of the Barry County Republican Party met at the American Legion Hall Monday night in a battle for the heart, soul and control of the most powerful local political organization. On one side of the room were the maver­ icks. who have been called loud. Christian, right-wing. Second-Amendment-loving. rab­ ble rousing reformers, conservatives and upstarts. This group has been advocating changes in the way things are done politically Executive Committee slate, which had been complied by Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Tom Wing and Mark Doster without discussion or input from the general membership. Many in the room expressed outrage that the vacant delegate seats had not been Tilled before taking the crucial vote on the slate. Skip Coryell accused the proceedings of being “communist" and warned that the media was present to record the truth. Agnes Androunie spoke loud and clear that the changes proposed do not reflect her ideals. She walked up to Geiger and addressed him and that was not right. This prompted debate over Robert's Rules of Order on proper procedures for filling the vacancies. Discussion went on for more than an hour until Geiger accepted a motion to table the vote on the slate until after the vacancies were filled. The traditionalists' agenda train had been in Barry County and have opposed the socalled “anointment’’ process in which incum­ bent politicians retire before the end of their last term and help select their successors, whom they have groomed for the job. On the other dde of the room were the tra­ ditionalists. who prefer the status quo and promote the older style of GOP ways of doing derailed. After two hours of debate and discussion, the seals finally were filled from all the town­ ships in the county, and the vole on the Executive Committee slate proposed earlier was brought up again. A second slate was pro­ posed by County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. There was. after much debate again, a motion to have a yes-or-no vote by all the del­ egates on the first slate. That slate was defeat­ “This is dirty, and you're dirty for try­ ing to do it. ” — Agnes Adrounie to Terry Geiger ed by three voles. When it was noted that there were five peo­ ple in common on both proposed slates, Geiger asked for a voice vole on accepting those five. This vole passed and the first five nominees included Bob Wenger. Dave Stevens, Vicky Jcrkatis. Rika Holley and things. They try to avoid debates and unpleas­ antness. and want everyone get on board as a “team" and work together toward the same goal. The status quo advocates, who haven’t been active lately in party meetings and activ­ ities. generally start at the bottom rung of the ladder, pay their dues every step of the way. and expect rewards at the end of a long, hard Mary Lou Gray-Han. It was then proposed that the next four per­ sons on the slate should be Bill Womer. Sue Vleitstra, Vivian Conner and Agnes Androunie. This vote also passed. Then there were six slots left to be filled. Jim Miller and George Cullers were added Next to be added were Tom Evans. On in Moore and Denise Straley. and that left one open slot, which was debated fiercely. In the end it was determined by hand vote that Jirfl road. The traditionalist party members came pre­ pared Monday night for the Tight to take back their party during a transition period in which Chairman Mark Englerth. a maverick GOP leader, is getting ready to step down at the end of the year. Englcrth’s successor still hasn’t been i.amcd as yet. but an interesting process is promised before the start of 2005. The rumors of traditionalists' secret meet­ ings for weeks, became obvious Monday evening when they produced pre-printed copies of their meeting agenda and reports they had prepared to change the rules in their favor. The crowd was Tilled with many of their supporters, some who had not been to a meeting within the last five years. The mavericks, meanwhile, watched the changed agenda progress to the point where the hotly debated Executive Committee's slate was to be nominated and voted on. It was then they made their move. The political war started when former State Rep. Tern Geiger, the traditionalists' hand­ picked candidate for permanent chair of con­ vention. brought the motion up to vote on the like an angry mother to an errant child, say­ ing. “This is dirty, and you're dirty for try ing to do it" She then turned and looked in McNeill's direction and told him that he was dirty, too. She also said none of her generation of GOP members were on the original slate proposed, Alden would occupy the final scat. After the final vote to approve the third slate. Reynolds commented. “1 think that the slate of candidates that was ultimately ejected far better represents a cross section of the Barry County Republican Parts than the slate pul forth by Gordon Shane McNeill." Insiders say the Barn County GOP is at a crossroads: Do members, as a party, continue the traditional road where things arc done as they always have been or do they follow the The brighter side of winter Though Old Man Winter visited Barry County in a big way on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 25 and Wednesday. Dec. 1. this scene of the sun coming up over the courthouse demonstrates the more pleasant aspects of the realities of the weather (Photo by Perry Hardin) recent leadership of Englerth by changing and embracing open debate. Former President Ronald Reagan once said. "The future of our country , the direction that we go as a people... w ill be determined by those who get involved." (Staff Writer Heather A. Reed is available via e-mail at heather@j-adgraphics.com ) �Page 2 - Thursday, December 2, 2004 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page HHS students join honors choir Three outstanding Hastings High School students will perform with the Regional Honors Choir on Saturday. Dec. 4. Adam Sheldon. Isaak Ramsey and Amber Peck will have the opportunity to audition for the all-state honors choir.They were selected by audition during a rigourous process involving sight-reading and memo­ rization of a 13-page Latin piece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Parade may snarl traffic Saturday The Hastings City Police Department is reminding motorists traveling in and around the city that the annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. Tiie parade will be lining up on East State Street near South Hanover at approximately 12:30 pm. There will be roads closed in the downtown area as the parade travels from East State to South Hanover to Clinton Street. Drivers arc urged to re-route their trips around Hastings during this time and to be patient during traffic delays. Humane Society offers free straw The Barry County Humane Society will be giving away free straw for doghouses from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Dec. 4. at the new animal shelter at the north end of Industrial Park Drive. Hastings. The straw will be available on a firstcome. first-served basis. The Humane Society is reminding all dog owners whose pels remain outdoors for long periods of time to furnish the animals with adequate covered protection from the elements, as well as food and water. In bitter cold weather, bringing outside dogs inside should seriously be considered. Dems to celebrate election victories The Barry County Democratic Party will hhve a “victory party" at 6 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Local officials said the purpose of the event is to celebrate presidential candidate John Kerry's victory in Michigan and his record-setting vote total in the county. Admission will be a Democratic candi­ date sign cr one for new Probate Judge William Doherty in any condition. Those who had signs stolen or destroyed are urged to tell their story to get a free dinner. Non-profits can get trees free Hauser Tree Farm, on Whitmore Road south of Hastings, is giving away free Christmas trees to area churches and other non-profit organizations. Churches and non-profits are restricted once again to harvesting trees at least nine feet tall. A representative should stop in dur­ ing business hours to make arrangements to have a tree cut. The farm's business hours arc from 3;30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week­ ends. It will be open Friday. Nov. 26. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 945-4014. ‘Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Charlton Park’s tum-of-the-century vil­ lage will be the setting for the annual “Of Christmas Past” celebration from noon to 5 .m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 11 and 12. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments. including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. An old-fashioned St Nicholas reminds all "good girls and boys” to bring their Christmas wishes. There also will be dulcimer music in the church Sunday. Dec. 12. from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hand-made ornaments by students from area elementary schools will decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no addition­ al cost for crafts. For more information, call Historic Charlton Park al (269) 945-3775 or visit the website at www.charitonparK.org. N. Country Trail group will meet The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association will present Dan Nash's hike in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand in a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 8. at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton. This presentation will include many pho­ tos and a "Trail Tale” of a country with astounding beauty in the southern hemi­ sphere. For more information, call 269-623­ 3897. New flu clinic hours announced New immunization clinic hours have been announced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, effective this month. In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, the clinics, which include flu shots, will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday. There will be extended hours every first Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to !i:30 a.m. and from I to 7 p.m. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at (269) 945-9516. extension 129. Wind Band plans concert for Dec. 5 Traditional holiday music will comprise half of the Thomapplc Wind Band concert program at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" will be featured with its familiar "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies" and "Waltz of the Flowers." The band also is rehearsing compositions by Leroy Anderson, including "The Typewriter Song." This will require percus­ sionist Oz Rinckey to actually "play" a vin­ tage standard typewriter as part of the score. Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room. For more information about participa­ tion. call Kim Domke at (945-9181). Acoustic duo set at State Grounds State Grounds Coffee House will present the acoustic duo of Dan Bracken and Barney Betka at 8 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. This will be Bracken and Betka’s second trip to Stale Grounds. The material they per­ form is mostly original, with some familiar tunes tossed in the mix. There is no cover charge, but a one drink minimum. Delton Hometown Christmas slated for evening of Dec. 7 The Delton Hometown Christmas will be celebrated from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 7. with a variety of unique activities. Visitors arc invited to “Take a stroll throughout the town” to enjoy shopping and activities in Delton. The event is sponsored by the Delton Area Business Association. The Holly Trolley, which will be provided by Family Dollar Plus from 6 to 8 p.m.. will stop at areas including Short Stop. Faith United Methodist Church, the Delton Library. North Town Center. ScarpAloo. Delton Floral, the post office and Felpausch. At the Delton Libraiy. representatives from the Bernard Historical Museum will have crafts, including an angel tree ornament, pine cone bird feeders and many others. There also will be cookies and hot cocoa, with the Friends of the Library also providing cookies. Visitors can sign up for the door prize and for Angel Tree, which helps adopt a needy fami­ ly for Christmas. Members of the local Rotary also will be on hand to help. Throughout the evening there will be plen­ ty of family fun activities, such as the live reindeer at North Town Kidz Care Center. There will be pictures with Santa at Midlakcs. Others taking part will be the Red Hat Society. Tastefully Simple and more. Chapple Realty will have face painting by Miss Delton, a door prize and will give out holiday goodies. Northtown Dollar Plus will have free hot dogs and hot chocolate along with prizes. A Hometown Christmas would not be com­ plete without music, with the local bands and choirs giving presentations The Delton Kellogg High School Band will be perform­ ing in front of the school from 6 to 7 p.m. The Delton Kellogg Middle School Choir will have small quartets around the elementary from 6:30 to 7. Then the choir will ensemble in the elementary gym from 7 to 7:30. Many area businesses arc offering fun and activities during the Hometown Christmas. Country View Apartments will have a bazaar and goodies for visitors. St. Ambrose Church will have soup and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m.. with donations going to Delton Friends of the Library. Faith United Methodist Church will have a music concert. A door prize and finger foods will greet visitors to Sajo's Pizza. Peter's Spirits will have hot cider and cof­ fee. along with munchies. Weezy's Closet will have a door prize. Children will have the opportunity to deco­ rate cookies al Thomapplc Valley Credit Union. There will be finger foods and a door prize at Jimmy's Carpel. Delton Hardware and Smith & Doster both will be having munchies and a door prize. 'Die Delton Felpausch Food Center and Delton Depot Feed Store also will also have a door pnze. National City Bank will have refreshments and the opportunity to make ornaments for children. A door prize and goodies will be given out at Curves and Delton Floral. The Delton Post Office and ScrapAloo will have goodies for visitors. There will be decorating of cookies on the ‘ront lawn of the Intcrlakes Baptist Church. Jan's Place will have desserts, hot coffee and hot chocolate. Many other businesses are participating in the evening, including Delton Short Stop. Hotia Pharmacy. Delton Motorsports and Dollar General. Visitors will be greeted with warm wel­ comes. goodies, door prizes, music and the opportunity to gather to shop and as a com­ munity. ‘Unclaimed Property’ list includes 22 local people Twenty-two Barry County area people were included by The Michigan Department of Treasury's "Unclaimed Property" division in Lansing that acts as a repository for any inactive bank accounts (more than five years is typical) and other kinds of money or prop­ erty whose owner can't seem to be found. Those listed (or relatives of the deceased) should call or write: Michigan Department of Treasury. Unclaimed Property Division. PO Box 30756. Lansing. MI 48909. Phone: (517) 636-5320. fax *517) 322-5986. The following is a list of 22 people from this area with, sigpifi^oit unclaimed funds: Harold B. and kurt A. Biirtch of Middleville. $2.296t Sharon Stanton of Nashville. $2,328: Freda S. Hawkins of Clarksville. $2.417. Alva W. and Gladys O. Rowe of Delton. $2,592: Leslie Sniffin of Hickory Comers. $2,841: Gregory Scott McIntyre of Hastings. $2,872; Carrie and Leonard Roscoe of Nashville. $2,889; Kathleen A. and Robert C. Hartke of Hastings. $3,034; Florence and Richard M. Segeant of Hastings. $3,078; J.H. Culp of Middleville. $3,852; Irene L. and Mitchell St. Martin of Hastings. $4,072; Geneva Johnson Hastings. $1,984; Clcmence D. Burkhart of Caledonia. $2,958; Mabel Sylvester of Vermontville. $1,877; Kathryn Grawberg of Clarksville. $1,871; and William A. Fawcett of Lake Odessa. $2,310. Gone until Spring Vote recounts in Orangeville and Prairieville Plan commissioner denies set for Dec. 7 bias on approval of mining Disappearing from our landscape our leaves with trees like this one in a photo taken last week before Old Man Winter arrived in Barry County. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Recounts for supervisor in Orangeville Township and township clerk in Prairieville arc set for 9 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 7. in the com­ missioners' chambers on the mezzanine of the Barry County Courthouse. Barry County Clerk Deb Smith said the recounts will be done by hand. The Orangeville race involves a six-vote difference between Thomas Rook. Republican, who received 796 votes to 790 for Democrat James Kahllo. There was no incumbent in Orangeville. Boyce Miller had been filling in during the last year when Brenda Bclimorc had to step down because of illness. The race in Prairieville was between the incumbent clerk. Democrat Norma Jean Campbell, who received 904 votes, to 891 for Shannon Methany. the Republican chal­ lenger. Required to be present for the recount are the county clerk and the members of the board of canvassers. For the Republicans, they arc Norval Thaler and Patricia Walton. Democrats arc Yvonne Markley and Blanche Munjoy and alternate Alberta Goebel. As of this writing, the Republicans do not have an alternate. While the candidates involved in the dis­ puted elections arc normally present, they arc not required to attend. Smith stressed that the recounts arc a pub­ lic meeting, saying. “Anybody who wants to attend can do so. It is a public meeting." by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Public meetings are not always as neat as the textbooks would have one believe. Sometimes the most interesting events occur after a meeting. After most of the audience had left the Nov. 22 meeting of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Richard and Laura Hunderman. Orangeville Township residents, pointed out that the letter announc­ ing the meeting had said there would be time for public comment. However. Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan had not called for public comment at any time prior to the vote on the special use permit sought by Gun Lake Investors. LLC. for min­ eral extraction. According to Kevin Matteson. Orangeville resident. Morgan quickly attempted to rectify the omission, saying. “Well, then if we arc supposed to have public comment, let’s open it up to public comment." At that point, only Orangeville Township Supervisor Thomas Rook, another reporter and some members of the commission and the Matteson family were present. Matteson said he had concerns about the motion to approve granting the permit to GLI. The motion had been made by commission member James Alden. Matteson said he had noticed that the motion, which included many stipulations, had been neatly typed up and suggested to Alden that he had come to the meeting with his mind already made up to approve the permit application Alden, contacted by phone, said that was not the case at all. “I was looking for any compelling reason why we should not grant a permit." In answer to a question about whether or not the sharing of the conditions with other commissioners had occurred, he said. “The stipulations were not shared with any other members of the commission. All the stipula­ tions. with the exception of the berm, arc the same as the conditions attached to the Thompson-McCully mining permit." (The berm, with a planting of floribunda roses, was added to the stipulations. The list in the previous report of the meeting erro­ neously omitted the planting.) Since there was no way. based on previous rulings by the Michigan Supreme Court, to deny the special use permit for mineral extraction. Alden explained, “The stipulations lay down the operating rules for the mining. You make sure the stipulations arc in place so that the mining is done correctly." "1 wanted a two-year review so that any violations could be handled. We had Thompson-McCully in twice when com­ plaints came in.” he said. In his view. "Mining is the toughest issue in Bany County because we have no mining ordinance We’ve gone around on that sever­ al times. When you have an ordinance, you create a right to do something." Alden said. At this point the next step is for GLI to write a site plan and submit it for review, a process that is apt to be lengthy, perhaps as long as a year. �• The Hastings Bannei - Thursday. December 2.2004 — P>0*3 Authorities say motorists themselves can reduce crash stats by Marrie Westover Staff Writer & little common sense and focus goes a long way to curbing the number of serious traffic accidents or crashes in Barry County, authorities insist. Local law enforcement agencies say many accidents are the result of things that can be controlled by motorists, such as choosing not to drink alcohol, not to speed, not to talk on cell phones while driving and buckling up seat belts. Local police acknowledge that “taking your eyes of the road" while driving is dan­ gerous and can lead to crashes. Sgt. Donna Thomas of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said “driver error or inat­ tentiveness" is what causes a majority of acci­ dents. Drivers who may be mentally distracted can cause as many accidents as those who arc physically distracted. Driver distraction is estimated to be a con­ tributing cause for 20 to 30 percent of motor vehicle crashes, or around 1.2 million crashes, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Aside from the human tragedies often caused by crashes, the economic impact also is very high, with the estimated economic loss for 2003 at $9,762388.400. or nearly $10 bil­ lion. Many specific causes of serious traffic accidents can be related to driving while intoxicated, speeding, using a cell phone and fatigued driving. Though accidents will continue as long as vehicles remain on the roadways, having each driver being fully aware can contribute to safer roads. Barry County Undersherrif Don Ford said other distracting items for drivers include eat­ ing. reading, putting on make-up or groom­ ing. Other distracting factors include talking to a passenger, adjusting the stereo or climate control, tending to children, reading a road map. or preparing for work “Pay attention to driving as opposed to doing something else," Ford said. Some of lop specified items associated with accidents are speed and alcohol. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said speed is a large factor in accidents and advised drivers to “slow down." especially during night-time driving and in difficult weather conditions. Being conscious of changing road condi­ tions is something all drivers should remem­ ber. especially during the winter months. Driving while intoxicated is a very large part of accidents and is preventable. The Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report for 2003 states, “Of all fatal crashes, 34.4 per­ cent involved drinking or drugs.” For the Barry County Sheriff’s Office Ford said the figures for drunk driving arrests have been on the decline for several years, and is something they anticipate for the 2004 fig­ ures. These figures show that in 2001 the Sheriff’s Office in 2001 had 166 arrests for driving while intoxicated, in 2002 there were 158 arrests and in 2003 then- were 124. With the same amount of manpower out on the roads. Ford noted the numbers are declin­ ing because fewer intoxicated drivers are on the road. He said with the blood alcohol for the drunk driving standard moving lower to .08 (from .10) last year, drivers who have con­ sumed alcohol may choose to stay ri home, select a designated driver or drink less while out. Even if a driver may not be intoxicated, being fatigued or drowsy can be just as dan­ gerous. A survey done by the National Highway Traffic Safe ty Admi nistration noted th at up to “100.000 police-reported crashes annually involve drowsiness or farigue as a principal causal factor." For the Barry County Sheriff’s Office Ford said they may handle two,accidents a year involving a driver falling asleep at the wheel. causing an accident. The AAA Foundation has suggestions for being alert, including. • “Not driving when you are sleepy." • "Stopping driving if you become sleepy while on the road.” • “Drinking a caffeinated beverage.” • “Not planning to work all day and then drive all night.” • “Scheduling a break every two hour or every 100 miles.” Another issue that can be related to acci­ dents is talking on a cell phone while driving. Sarver said he likes the bumper sticker that reads “Hang up and Drive.” Driving while talking on the phone can be distracting and may lead to accidents. Ford noted that talking on a cell phone has been shown in some studies to have the same dangers as having consumed alcoholic bever­ ages. One study showed that drivers who used cell phones were four times more likely to have a crash than drivers who did not. Of the 151 million wireless subscribers in American, a 2003 report from the National Conference of Legislatures notes an estimated 50 to 73 percent talk on the cell phone while driving. Drivers can decide to pull over while .talk­ ing on the phone or may look info a “hands­ free" kit for their cell phone. Another factor that affects driving is an obstructed windshield. During the winter months drivers are encouraged to clear the frost and snow from the windows to allow from optimum vision. Sarver advises drivers to let their vehicles warm up. With winter weather conditions now an issue, drivers are reminded to slow down and drive for the conditions. It's also wise to stay alert for deer while driving, especially in the early morning hours and at dusk. The “distracted driver” is very dangerous and it can happen to any motorist. Some unforeseen problem like a bee in the car can Accident scenes like this one last week in Caledonia Township are too common everywhere on American highways, and somu authorities fear that many of them and their consequences could be avoided by motorists avoiding alcohol, speeding, cell phone use and buckling up their seat belts. distract a driver enough to cause a severe problem. Car manufactures are trying to help keep drivers focused by using items like “heads­ up" display, and audio controls on the steering wheels. Ford said “if the whole attention is not driving the car." then crashes may ue the results. Many drivers become complacent and need to remember to focus on what they’re doing. Something like failing to use a turn signal when changing lanes is a large issue and can lead to an accident. Sarver noted. Reaching out to new drivers, who may be distracted the easiest, is an important aspect, as “teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are four times as likely as other drivers to be involved in traffic crashes." In recent years, a graduated driver licensing program has been created for 16-year-old drivers. The program allows the new drivers more time to learn skills, practice and learn from parents. Because all drivers have the potential to be involved in an accident, wearing a seat belt is very important. Michigan has almost a 90 per­ cent compliance rate for people buckling up. Seat belts and airbags work together to help in an accident, but drivers should not simply rely on an airbag while driving. For those who choose to drive a motorcy­ cle, the use of a helmet is always recom­ mended. Sarver said that as residents continue to live in a mobile society, accidents may never be completely eliminated. However, drivers can help mitigate crashes by wearing seat belts, using proper child restraints, having windows clear and a clear focus on driving. (Staff Writer Marcie Wesiover can be reached at marcie®j-rigraphics.com) Barry Economic Alliance director visiting governments, businesses by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County Economic Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum is paying visits to local government units and businesses to dram up support for the program. The aliiance, she said, serves all the busi­ nesses in Barry County, working with munic­ ipalities to attract new businesses and retain ..the ones already located here. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has supported the alliance for the past three years. Stadel Manshum has already visited five of the 16 townships, including Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville. “I have already made appointments to be on the agendas of the remaining townships, villages and the City of Hastings," she said. She said she tells businesses and local gov­ ernments that investment will help maintain the economic health of Barry County and help attract, maintain and expand business and industry. “This translates directly into employment, increased property values, and dollars spent in our local communities," she said. The mission of the Economic Development Alliance is to create an environment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in Barry County consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life. Stadel Manshum explained that she has heard from several businesses that the alliance provides great services. Businesses are considering paying dues into the alliance. Several of the townships and the village of Middleville will consider her request as they start the budget process. The tax-deductible annual membership dues are based on the number of employees for business, industry, agriculture and educa­ tion. and on State Equalized Value (SEV) for governmental membership. Middleville. He is a former village manager The alliance is a non-profit organization, formed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to provide economic develop­ ment services to existing and potential busi­ nesses in Barry County. The alliance is a collaborative organization representing business, industry, agriculture, and education, as well as municipal, county and shared with the board that these are some of the same issues he faced while in Middleville. One of the most important activities of tire alliance is the Manufacturers' Round Table. At this event business owners share ways to make their activities more profitable. The Bany County Manufacturers Round Table also provides a forum which will allow participants the opportunity to exchange ideas, information and previous experiences. and township.government units. _ The cwreottocoaxc Allianpt#y<tpasift, of !9 <o0«g nfanbers -dtaWWicio members from all geographic areas of the county, representing a cross section of needs Vlietstra. Services provided by the alliance include business retention, recruitment and expansion assistance, new business assistance. i.e. loca­ tion, demographics, and business start-up information The alliance has held two county-wide forums discussing issues of interest to local businesses and individuals. A county-wide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority already is working with new busi­ nesses looking td build on a former Brownfield site. Manshum also represented the county in an effort to bring high-speed Internet service into the county. She said, “It is almost always one of the questions I am asked by a business looking to relocate: ’Is there broadband?’” Dixie Stadel Manshum Additional involvement includes participa­ tion in the West Michigan Economic Development Partnership with Kent, Ottawa. Muskegon. Allegan. Newaygo and Ionia counties. The goal is to foster regional coop­ eration, collaboration, and communication to meet the economic development goals of West Michigan. The first initiative is develop­ ment of an Internet site. Stadel Manshum said. “In today's market­ place. websites have come to the forefront as a tool in the process of site selection." Companies and site selection consultants are attempting to complete initial geographic screening of potential sites for location proj­ ects in shorter and shorter time frames. According to the MEDC. about 50 percent of all economic development searches start web­ based. Her husband, Ev Manshum. also attended the presentation before the village of Lake Odessa man elected president of court officers by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Rick Risk of Lake Odessa recently was elected president of the Michigan Court Officers. Deputy Sheriffs Association (MCODSA) Risk and his staff of 20 offer a variety of services, including service of process, judg­ ment enforcement, in-home breathalyzers monitors, tethers, skip tracing, vehicle immo­ bilizations and asset locating and is author­ ized bv Michigan Secretary of State and Michigan State Police access to computerized criminal history files. “Though we provide service throughout the state. R. E. Risk & Associates operate pri­ marily in Barry. Clinton and Ionia counties.” said Risk. This MCODSA was organized in 1979 and currently has more than 120 members repre­ senting courts throughout Michigan. The goal of the association is to promote process serving in all courts, train members, improve procedures and techniques, promote integrity and provide stringent testing criteria for certification status. The MCOSDA has worked with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) to promote the certi­ fied court officers testing as a means of qual­ ifying individuals specializing in judgment enforcement. MMRMA has agreed to pay 50 percent of attendance and testing fees for those municipalities requiring their court offi­ cers to be certified. The 12th District Court in Jackson County has already mandated all of its officers to be certified no later than May 1. 2005 and Risk said he expects this rule to be adopted by many ocher courts as well by the iychamber.com Patricia Johns can be reached at pathcia ®j-rigraphics.com. Business manager plans to leave post and interests. Officers on the board for 2004 are Gene Haas, president; Neil Gardner, vice president; Lloyd Goyings, treasurer, and Tom Wing, sec­ retary Members of the board are Ron Archer, Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, Joe Bleam, Michael Brown. John Carpenter, Drew Chapple, George Cullers, Frank Dunham. Pat Endsley. Bob Fisher, Jan Hartough, Fred Jfcobs. Jeff Mansfield, Jim McManus, Dave Newman. D.K. Sprague. Martin VanDenack and Susan assisting each ocher in the accomplishment of their individual goals. Those who have questions about member­ ship in the Alliante or how their firm fits into the effort should contact the office at: 221 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Tire alliance­ phone number is (269) 945-8995, the fax is (269) 945-3839 or via e-mail: dixie^bar- end of the year. “I have had the privilege of assisting in the development of the test." said Risk, “and look forward to its implementation throughout the state." Risk and his wife, Marti, have three sons. Ben who graduated from Lakewood in 2000. Matt, who is 14. and Dave, IL Risk is in the final stages of building new offices at 2383 Tamarack Road in Lake Odessa. Phone 616-374-7170 for more infor­ mation. The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 by Sandra Poosetto Staff Writer After 20 years of service. Maple Valley schools Business Manager Pam Kihn is leav­ ing to accept a post with another school dis­ trict, and Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer is seeking feedback from the com­ munity as to how the vacancy should be filled. "I’m really excited. This was a real oppor­ tunity for career advancement," said Kihn, who will become the executive director of management services for the Fruitport School District, which is twice the size of Maple Valley. । "We accepted her resignation with regrets, but the school board and I wish her the best. This is going to be quite and exciting chal­ lenge for her," said Kramer. "The school board is looking at three options to deal with the vacancy and we are seeking input from the community until Dec. 3. then we will decide which way to go," he added. "These are our three options: I) We can hire an experienced business manager. 2) We can hire a qualified person 40-60056,’ 3) we can restructure the administrative finan­ cial office using a team approach. In the wake of all the budget cuts our schools are facing, we arc looking at strategies on how we can do things in a less costly fashion." Anyone who would like to give input regarding the administrative financial office Maple Valley schools Business Manager Pam Kihn is leaving to accept a position with the Fruitport school system near Muskegon. may call Kramer at (517) 852-9699. Middleville preparing for holiday season with tree lighting, parade The Middleville Downtown Development Authority will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of a Christmas tree under the gazebo Wednesday evening. Dec. 1. Everyone is invited to gather in Stagecoach will begin at 10 a.m. and travel from McFall Elementary School to Church Stuet. Lineup is at 9:30. Santa will visit with children fol­ Park at 6:30 p.m. The blue spruce tree that will be lighted was donated to the village by Bill Kenyon. The Thomapple Kellogg High School jazz band will perform that evening at 7 p.m. On Saturday. Dec. 4. in Middleville the day will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a Christmas brunch, which will include egg casseroles and Pastor Scott Manning's “famous pancakes" at the Middleville United Methodist Church. The church’s annual cookie walk also begins at the church at 9 a.m. and continues until all the cookies arc gone. Middleville's parade 795-3669. Fun returns to Stagecoach Park in Middleville with a community carol sing on Sunday. Dec. 12. Earlier in the day, the audi­ torium at the Thomapple Kellogg High School will be filled with choral and instru­ mental sounds of the season as both choirs and bands perform. The choral portion of the lowing the parade. For more information, call Bill Kenyon al concert begins at 2 p.m.. followed by the bands. Living Nativity scenes also are planned by several area churches. i �Page 4 — Thursday. December 2,2004 - The Hastings Banner It’s better to be right than unified To the editor: This is in response to Kathy Davis letter last veek. which was a response to a letter two weeks ago by Cart Mcllvain. Ms. Davis said she was surprised by Mr. Mcllvain’s negative lone about the loss of more than 1.230 American lives in the Iraq war and asked-if we've already forgotten about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks We cer­ tainly will never forget that nightmare, but I think there are two huge reasons for Mr. Mcllvain's altitude: (1) Iraq did not attack us and we can't seem to get it through our thick skulls that Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11. Osama bin Laden originally was from Saudi Arabia and IS of the 19 crazy guys who hijacked those planes three years ago were Saudis. The other four were Egyptians. I don't recall our troops invading Saudi Arabia in retaliation. (2) Secretary of State Colin Powell made the case for war to the United Nations, con­ tending that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. It’s been almost two years since then and we still have found no such evi­ dence. So we're fighting a war based on two lies — that Iraq had something to do with attack­ ing us and it had weapons of mass destruc­ tion. We are not defending ourselves, as Ms. Davis suggested. We have overthrown a dic­ tator we don’t like. There are many other repressive dictators in the world, but Saddam had lots of oil. Ms. Davis quoted biblical passages in Leviticus and Romans to justify her opposi­ tion to gay marriage. The book of Leviticus also insisted that everyone who curses or commits adultery be stoned to death, that it is a sin to eat meat containing blood and that we must do absolutely nothing on July 10 because it is an especially holy day. Nearly al i of us have failed to obey at least one of th*se commands. As for Romans, which was a letter written by Saul of Tarsus, better known as the apostle Paul. this is the same man who insisted that all women have their heads covered and be silent in church. I don’t think we've obeyed these directives either. Do we obey one command and ignore oth­ ers? Christ Himself responded to a question about stoning a woman accused of adultery by saying. “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone/ Ms. Davis also is mistaken in her comment that she pays tax dollars for abortions. That practice has been against the law in Michigan since 1989, after passage of a state-wide bal­ lot issue. I agree with Ms. Davis that a nation divid­ ed cannot stand. But even worse is a nation that is conned into greedy, belligerent, decep­ tive, reckless, immoral and shameful conduct under the delusion of being righteous. May God have mercy on us for what we have done and for the kind of people we have become. Sue Trudell, Hastings All public officials should except pay freeze A 3 percent pay increase for all county elected officials, which was granted last week by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, seems reasonable at first glance. But that's only at first glance. Why is it that so many citizens who aren't getting raises and maybe are even being downsized must pay for their public servants' increases? This just doesn't seem fair, and you might ask yourself. "Can we afford the size of government"? Industry has been faced with trim­ ming its size and contro! efficiency, yet still offering services bene­ fiting their customers. At a time when finances are tight, like they are now in Michigan, the best way for public officials to show us they feel our pain is to accept the responsibility they took on in running for these offices, and demand pay freezes. Apparently this is not how elected officials feel in Barry County and in Lansing. “Take care of me first” seems to be the rule, whether we can afford it or not. We learned last week that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is insisting on a 10 percent pay hike over three yean for some government workers, at the same time she's looking for ways to make budget cuts because Michigan is facing another whopping billion dollar-plus budget deficit. Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema rightfully protested, but meanwhile he's also handing out pay raises to the employees in his office. Doesn't anybody get it? We're in fragile economic times, and as I have said so many times in this space before, we all need to share the sacrifices that must be made until things improve. If the stale has additional money, they need to use it on areas they've continued to cut over the last two years, like education. The governor says edu­ cation is important to our economic turnaround, but doesn't find the money to fund iL And here in Barry County, we could reduce the property tax burden on taxpayers, until the economy gets stronger. Late last year they increased the property tax by nearly a million dol­ lars by choosing to levy the maximum tax rale and this year raised it again, just because they could. Those in stale and local government getting their raises likely will argue they must keep up with the cost of living. This doesn't sjrash. however, when the money just tos’t there. Even worse, those getting the raises are being paid more that a lot of people who aren’t getting any raises . The county commissioners themselves last week accepted a pay freeze for their salaries, which is commendable, but they found a way to make more in per diems, from $75 to $100, for anything beyond a half day s work in attending meetings. So did they accept a freeze or give themselves a raise? They control the meetings and their length, which means the additional pay could mean even more than the 3 percent they are offering ocher elected officials. Commissioners already have it pretty good for being part-time employees. All but one (Jin French, a former teacher) get a nice health care package, which they paid nothing for until just recently, despite the fact they're not full time. Where else can part-timers be so well taken care of? It's time we change their compensation to a salary without benefits and not offer any retirement compensation. This is not to mention the Barry County Road Commission, mem­ bers of which get health care benefits for participating in a couple of meetings per month. With the exception of government, I cant think of another job that offers so much for so little. And who gets stuck with the bill? That's right, we taxpayers, who generally get no health care or any other benefits for that matter, unless we work full time in our occupation, and in most cases participate in the cost. And this is not to mention retirement benefits, and the stipulation that all county commissioners, whether they still serve or not. get health care benefits until they turn 65 years old, when Medicare kicks in. I’ve made no secret of my feelings that public officials, whether in Hastings, Lansing or Washington D.C., should join us and share in sacrifices during difficult economic times. They should not be exempt, they should be included. I always thought a truly great public servant was someone who did the job for the public good, not to enrich oneself at the expense of those not being enriched. Maybe I’m just naive, but I think we should insist our officials do better. - Fred Jacoba, vice president, J-Ad GrupWcs Irresponsible snowmobilers do damage To the editor: I would like to address the inconsiderate and irresponsible actions of a person or per­ sons of this past Wednesday evening. Nov. 24. Upon returning home from work. I found two different sets of snowmobile tracks across my yard and driveway, one of them a scant few feet from hitting an outdoor lamp post. The tracks came from my side yard, and went across my front yard at a large angle. 1 live on the comer of Norway and Airport roads, and followed the tracks back up my Honor Roll: neighbors' properties on Norway. The person or persons had come right down the middle of --------------------------------------- SSriSTtoTl--------------------------------------- numerous yards on their joy rides. I would like to inform the operatorts) of those snowmobiles that drey did not have nor will ever have permission to cross private property, or to cause damage to private prop­ erty, which is exactly what they did. I cannot understand why anyone could believe that (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. Stale Street. Hastings, Mich. 48058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thornapple Twp. & Irving Twp.. Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. 8 small arse of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone (269) 945-9402. they have the right to cross someone else's property on what amounts to a joy ride. The fact is this — if you do not own it. leave it alone. If you have no business there — get off and stay off! Private property is just that, private! If I District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Kenneth H. Neil, 2362 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945­ 5145. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, P.O. Box 497, Nashville. Mfch. 49073, phone (517) 852­ 9685. District No. 8 . ' (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs TWp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. ■ had wanted my yard damaged by snowmo­ biles. 1 would buy one and do it myself. If you have the irresistible urge to get on your snow­ mobile or any other recreational vehicle and tear up property, do it to your own yard, but Barry County Christian School (First academic quarter) Third grade — Kyle Brooker, Regan Holley. Duane Huntley, • Brad Neudeck and Andrew Webb. Fourth grade — Cathy Gardiner, Luke Kupenrs, Rose O'Grady, Mchael Ondersma, Jacob Overholt and Jacob Schuurmans. Fifth grade — Zachary Kuperus. Sixth grade — •Emily Brooker, Paige Buehler. Kathleen Buloski. •Lindsey Grubb, David Overholt and *Tom Rozema. Seventh grade — Allison DeMaagd. Sara Rozema. Ashley Webb Tina Westendorp and Levi Westendorp. Eighth grade — Chase DeMaagd, Joshua Gauss. Ryan Holley, Sam Neudeck. Thomas Ondersma, Lisa Schuurmans and Elsa Smith. Ninth grade — Jill Rozema and Austin Wisner. Twelfth grade — Roger Ondersma Sarah Tobias, Dustin Webb and Evan Wisner. leave others alone! I realize that it is a small minority of vehi­ cle operators wbot would do such a thing, and hopefully the vast majority will help stop such actions, because this type of thing can­ not be allowed. It also makes everyone who owns and rides a snowmobile or any other recreational vehicle look bad because of the District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wmg Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 6600496. actions of a few morons. The fact that the ground has not yet frozen to offer some small means of protection is irrelevant The snowfall of that Wednesday was not sufficient reason enough for the irre­ sponsible minority to be out and tearing up the ground. If a few must do these things. I wish they would please keep their stupidity on their District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Bany Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457. .............. uounry AormnisuaiOf Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. own property, or buy a trailer to transport their vehicles) to someone else's property Banner CLASSIFIEDS who doesn't care if they tear it up or not . Phillip N. Wurm. Hastings QAZ-f—' The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What’s best about parade? The Hastings Christmas parade will be 50 years old Saturday. What is your fondest memory or favorite part of past parades ? Note: Students were able to answer this question because they had a snow day Wednesday. Banner Qeuoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hndl^Jenner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (289) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic J«obe Praatdant Vtaa Praaidant Staven Jacoba taMtaryffleaaw •NEWSROOMDavid T. Ybimg (Ed*x) EWna Gtoert (AaaMant Edkx) Helen Mudry PetrideJohns Bren Bremer Fran Faverman Tom Atkinson, Hastings? Tyler Cheesensan, Hastings: Vuriene Slocum, “I bsve never been to any of the parades, on general principles.” “I think that Santa is my favorite part of the “I usually work on Saturdays, so unfortunate­ ly I have never been to the parade, but I would like to see it." parade.** Hastings: Terrick Smith, Hastings: Michelle SteUema, Stephen SteUema, Hastings: Hastings: Cendra Ponsetto KatyUoyd Mercie Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oai-ad atto aocapad Monday Fnday. •00 UR to 530 pan ”1 think that the march­ ing band is the part of the parade that I look forward to the most.” “I like seeing Santa in the parade and getting to talk to him." “I really like all the candy they give away at the parade, and Santa, too.” Scott Ommac DanBuerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs dMraaea aura-ca MT WW I" amy W per year tn M*Mng counaea Sa par yaar atoa«*ara POSTMASTER Sand addraas eftangaa to: P.OBokB Haaanga. Ml8805Me02 Second Oats Poatoga Paid at Haaanga, Ml 40058 �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. December Z 2004 - Pag, 5 Irving drops fire contract with Thornapple Township by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Irving Township Board has notified Ihornapple Township Emergency Services that it will not renew its contract. Jiving previously had contracts for fire service with the Freeport Fire Department, the BIRCH (Bany. Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings townships) department and with TTES, each of which covered various sec­ tion.! of the township. Irving Township Supervisor Kathee Pierce explained. “The most heavily weighted rea­ son for moving away from TTES for fire serv­ ice is lack of interest in Irving Township. A representative from TTES has been to one township meeting m the last four years.” Representatives from both the BIRCH and Freeport fire services have attended Irving Township meetings, which allows them to remain aware of changes in the Irving area and to give the board updates. Irving Township learned about the work on the South Metro Agreement between Thomapple, Caledonia, Dutton. Wayland and Leighton Township through articles in area newspapers. Pierce said, “At no time has TTES informed us about changes or agreements they have been making or asking us for any input, even as a matter of courtesy. We hear from Thomapple either when a resident is being fined for burning without a permit or it’s time to pay the bill." Irving has two voting seats on each of boards of the BIRCH Fire Department and the Freeport Fire Department. “We have a voice in decisions that are made in these departments. We are represent­ ed in each department’s annual budget process. We are involved in the overall work­ ings of both departments,” Pierce said. She also noted that one reason to not renew the contract is a disagreement during negotia­ tions for the current contract In early April 2002, Thomapple mailed Irving a fire con­ tract to sign. According to Pierce this was a four-page document with the sections to be covered by TTES listed on the first page, the millage Thomapple was requesting on the second page and signatures on the fourth P®ge. The copy sent to Irving for approval had Don Boysen's and Susan Vlietstra's signature on it dated April 9,2002. The document stat­ ed on page 2, ’During the term of this cvontract, funding from Irving "Township for the Fire Department and its operations shall be the equivalent of one and one quarter (1.25) mill, not subject to the Headlee Millage Rollback, of its taxable value." Irving's board agreed to the contract and the 1.25 mill. However, there were some changes that had to be made, including sections for which TTES would provide protection. The contract indicated that TTES would cover sections 5.8 and 17. which are and have been covered by Freeport. Irving sent the contract back to Thomapple to correct the sections only. Other than the section correction, the township agreed to the contract. The revised contract was returned to Irving and the board checked the front page and saw the sections had been corrected. Pierce said. “We then signed the contract on page 4. never considering Thomapple would have changed any ocher item without notifying us. “ But on Jan. 23,2003, Pierce said, the town­ ship received the bill from Thomapple, stat­ ing the millage was 1.45 mills. “With the Headlee rollback, our collected millage at that time was 1.4228 mills and would decrease further as the years contin­ ued," Pierce said. “We would be paying TTES more than we were collecting for the fire mill­ age. When 1 contacted Boysen and met with him. he denied changing more than the sec­ tions. but couldn't produce evidence "This year Thomapple has sent us a con­ tract for 1.45 mills not subject to the Headice rollback. They have made no request for dis­ cussion of the contract. We are just expected to sign it and send them a check." she said. As a result, the Irving Township Board decided not to renew the contract and notified Thomapple within the six-month period the contract requires. The contract will end March 31. 2005. The Irving board did not disregard the insurance issue. In light of that concern. Pierce called Insurance Services Office. Inc., and the information she received staled, "In many communities, ISO develops a split clas­ sification. Generally, the first class, applies to properties within a defined distance (five road miles in most states) of a fire station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant The second class applies to properties beyond 1.000 feet of a hydrant, but within the defined distance of a fire station. ISO generally assigns Class 10 to properties beyond the defined distance of a fire station." TTES’s ISO rating is a 7/10. meaning all residents serviced by TTES in Irving are a Class 10. Pierce also said the ISO representa- Maple Valley play will be Dec. 24 The curtain will rise Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings on Maple Valley High School's production of "You Can't Take it With You." a classic comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman. AH performances wi'l be held In the high school auditorium. Two are scheduled for 7 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 4. The Friday, Dec. 3, performance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets will be avai^ble at the door, $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. LifeCare Ambulance accredited LifeCare Ambulance Service of Battle Creek, the only accredited ambulance service operating in Bany County, has received three-year re-accreditation Larry S. Anderson, chief exeeitive officer, said LifeCare received a three-year re-accred­ itation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services for its continued com­ pliance with national standards of excellence. LifeCare Ambulance Service is one of 92 ambulance services in the nation to be accred­ ited. Accreditation is a voluntary review process that includes completion of a comprebensive application and on-site review by a physician and panmedic/administrator in emetgency medical services (EMS). The process includes a comprehensive self­ assessment and an independent outside review of the EMS organization. This inde­ pendent process provides verification to LifeCare's Board of Directors, city and coun­ ty councils, medical community and others that quality p-.c-uuspital care is provided to the Community LifeCare has been fully accredited since 1998. The Commission on Accreditation of y-K. ---------------------------------------------------- jLcrtr your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! Ambulance Services (CAAS) was formed in 1990 as a not-for-profit agency to be a stan­ dard bearer for medical transportation sys­ tems. It is sponsored by the American Ambulance Association, the National Association of EMS Physicians, the National Association of State EMS Directors, the Emergency Nurses Association, the National Association of EMTs. and the Internationa] Association of Fire Chiefs. CAAS accredita­ tion is open to all private, public, fire-based, inter-facility, volunteer, or hospital-based agencies. Accreditation signifies that ambu­ lance services have met the "gold standard" determined by the ambulance industry to be essential in a modem emergency medical services provider. The commission’s stan­ dards substantially exceed state licensing requirements. Wayne Wiley, Chair, LifeCare's board of directors, said, "Accreditation is the most important external method of monitoring the quality of LifeCare’s total operations and assures the nearly 200,000 residents of LifeCare's service area that they are receiving high quality care. Over 100 skilled and com­ passionate paramedics and EMTs deliver pre­ hospital care..” Noting that there are 21 accredited ambu­ lance services in Michigan, Larry Anderson, chief executive officer, stated. "For the past 25 years Michigan ambulance services and EMS physicians have been national leaders in developing effective emergency medical service systems for the commuiiit.es they serve. We are proud to carry on this leader­ ship and provide the high quality of care that LifeCare has been recognized for.” LifeCare Ambulance Service is a not-forprofit. regional advanced life support compa­ ny that serves all of Branch County and parts of Barry. Calhoun. Eaton. Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties, a service area of 1,100 live added that many insurance companies handle the ISO rating information differently and take many ocher factors into account. He recommended that residents shop around and should do so every few years as a matter of course. Fire service had been discussed over sever­ al township meetings during the last few years as various ocher incidents have occurred. Most recently the board discussed fire service and possible changes in August and September. The decision to update the fire service areas was made and unanimously passed at the October board meeting. “While Irving has the fifth lowest township millage (which includes the fire millage) exit of 16 townships (in Barry County).” Pierce said, “we intend to lower it even further. By having a participating voice in the services service." Effective April 1. 2005, people living in sections 1-21 will be serviced by Freeport and sections 22-36 will be covered by BIRCH. Thomapple Township Supervisor Boysen and TTES Chief Mark Marcntette will attend the Wednesday. Dec. 8. meeting of the Irving Township Board to discus ambulance service. The living Township Board recently heard a presentation by the Mercy Ambulance Service. Boysen said. “I am sure that we will touch on the fire services, since our ambulance serv­ ice are part of the entire emergency services we provide." The Freeport Fire Department does not have an ambulance service of its own. Award-winning author to sign book at Jefferson St Gallery Award-winning historian and former Kalamazoo-area resident Raphael Janies Cristy will be in downtown Hastings Wednesday evening. Dec. 8. to sign his new book. Charles M. Russell: The storyteller's an." Cristy will sign copies at the Jefferson Street Gallery. 205 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. For more information, please call 269-948-0095. Published by the University of New Mexico Press. Cristy's book reveals special insights about the American West through the storytelling nd writing of Montana's famous painter and sculptor. Cristy also has per­ formed his one-man stage show of Russell stories in venues throughout the country, including several Michigan theaters. Bora in Kalamazoo. Cristy grew up in the Gull Lake area before living m California, Montana and lately. Albuquerque. New Mexico. This 376-pagc book features 32 color illustrations (some never before pub­ lished) and 96 halftones all by C. M. Russell. Three of Russell's watercolor illustrations selected for this book occasionally are dis­ played at the Kalamazoo Institute for the Arts. One of these Michigan-owned paintings. Trail Boss,’ appears as the front cover illus­ tration for this book. Raphael Cristy uses his skills as a historian to explore the depth of dozens of amusing tales that were Tint told aloud and then writ- square miles. The twelve-member Board of Directors includes Robert C. Sheniff of Hickory Comers and Jack Wykoff of Johnstown nona®’ James unsiy ten down by Charlie Rusaell (1864-1926). In 1993. the National Cowboy Hall of Fame awarded Cristy the coveted Western Heritage Award for his essay on Russell s stories, ■Charlie's Hidden Agenda.' foil published in Montana The Magazine of Westen History in 1992. Since 1984. Cristy has performed tales by Charles M. Russell on stages in 30 stares. Canada and Australia. Cristy says he devel­ oped this book while earning a master's degree in history al the University of Montana and a doctoral degree in American History at the University of New Mexico. Western art lovers are familiar with Charles M. Russell, an open-range cow­ puncher with a colorful personality who ulti­ mately became famous and wealthy making paintings and sculptures depicting the Township, both in Barty County. Dowling Library board members to be sworn in The recently elected board members for Dowling Public Library will be sworn in at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, by the Baltimore and Johnstown Township clerks at the regular monthly Library Board meeting. All patrons and residents are invited to attend the ceremony and enjoy refreshments. The new members of the board are Arnie Stambaugh of Baltimore Township and Bill Halstead and Nancy Smith of Johnstown Township. Returning board members are Mary Baker and Laura Kingma of Baltimore and Del Bachert of Johnstown. AU were elected to serve four-year terms. Also honored at the meeting will be retir­ ing board member Maryin Rees, who served for many years and now looks forward to continuing to be involved with the library as provided to our residents, we can improve service and lower the millage required for fire American West By the 1920s. the artist's wife and business agent Nancy, told his art to wealthy collec­ tors aad such celebrities as Douglas Fairbanks, William S. Hart and Edward. Prince of Wales, for unheard-of prices as high Be Storytellers Art ■ --U-. « ■* Kqhadjama Cristy ,ii ............ —iwi ■ ■ ■■■UiartAal—— as $10,000. Among his lower-income Montans contemporaries. Charlie Russell remained popular as a gifted and finny story­ teller The famous humorist and movie star. Will Rogen, often said that his long- time friend. Charlie Russell, was "the ben. story­ teller 1 ever heard.' a volunteer. Dan Allen and Dec Staffen. after serving one term on the board, also are retiring and will be recognized for their contributions. The meeting will be held at the Dowling Public Library. Regular library hours art Monday and Friday 2-6 p.m.. Tuesday 3-7, Wednesday 1­ 6, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the library for more information at 269-721-3743. Hastings City Bank PART-TIME CALL CENTER OPERATOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for two part-time Call Center Operators to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess excellent customer relations skills coupled with strong sales ability. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 10? E. State St, Hastings 269-945-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) coffee - muffins - bagels - ice cream sandwiches - wraps - soups and salads “ Live Music - 1-888-477-6591 1-289-945-0814 www.trademartcre8lty.com 308 8. Btuadney (H-37) • M«s tww. EOE/M-F 06538227 �Pag* 6 - Thursday. December 2. 2004 - The Hartng, Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner,T>irector Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County Hugh C. Edmonds and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving AU Faiths 269-945-3252 Hastings. MI 49058 328 S. Broadway Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church pboue. Sunday Service: W0 ajn.; Sunday School 110 lbl; Sunday Evening Service 600 pan.; BMe Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHUBCH 805 S. JefienoL Falter Al Racaefl. Pastor Saturday Mau 4.30 pm. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11W un; CoofeMion Saturday 3:304:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Writ S«ate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes (or all ages Morning Worship 1000 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 pan. are: Rainbows or J J. Bfafe Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BiNe quiz (<es 8-I2X Youth Mimstries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19). Adok BiNe Study - No age limits. WWW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services. Sunday. 1030 am.; Sunday School. 9:30 am EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the VbrU-WUe Anglican Communion.’ 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charies P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. P. William Voetbcrg. Director of Musk Sunday Wonhip - 8 aan. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tuma Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday Sdool Hour. 11O0 a_m. Morning Worship Service; 6D0 pm evening Service: Wednesday: 700 pm Services for Adnks. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phooc 623-5543. Sunday School at 945 am; Worship 1IOO am; Evening Service at 600 pm; Wednesday Prayer BMe 7 A) pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Keo Vaugta. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am-11 am: P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpoie. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub, 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. CoaNng in January, exploring spiritual gita Bible study. Church website' countrydiapelume.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sundry Sciiool 9.30; Church Service 10:30 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website www hopeum.org Church Fax No.: 269-818-00O7 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours, WedJThm. 9am to I pm. Sun. Morning 9 30am Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun. 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; S-jnShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tun. Thun from 9­ 11:30am. 12.00-2JOpm; Wed. 6­ 8pm Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6pm); Wed. 6-8pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6. 7 A 8y. Wed. 7pm Prayer Mtg. - (Child cate provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Huatwidt Rector Sunday Service Times 915 am Morning Prayer, I IOO am Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pan. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more infonnauoo and Holy Day sen ice tiroes call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our wetssite al http-J/www.churchseek/nct/dnirch/a ndrewmatt/ or email us at rtrevhustwickDyahoo.com FUST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Wbodlawn. Hastings Ptotor Dan Currie. Senior PMtor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; PMtor Ryro White. Yowh. 930 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service: 700 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mfannabou ou MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. PMtor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Monhng Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership U lining. ABUNDANT LIFT FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-Oted church Mcctag M the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. NuHk Mich. 49073 Ssn.PrweAWraihgil0J0am.6fl) pm: Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus dub far boys A girts ages 4-11 PMtors David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone to Someone Special.” For iufonnatna call I -616-731-5194 er 1-517-852-1806 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hanies. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfatotrr David Roger. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday- Bible Class 1000 am; Worship 1IOO am, 600 pm WrMradar B We Class 700 pm. daaam IM al agr*. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 62.3-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am SwKtay School kr'd M5 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 am «oon. Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" I IBS. Jefferson-945-3429 HAS! INGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 PMtor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service I! am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADmONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middlevine. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mmb 3:38 pm. first Friday Holy Hour 5 pm. Cuafcaaaioar 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95. Woodland, Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Wonhip 9.15 am • Sunday School 1030 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A. Hussion of St Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday a: 9.30 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Danigl Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitatioa. Doo Brad. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nuraery available far all services. SundaysWorship Services 8:30 and HOO am Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ. 11 am Worship Service far only 3 A 4 yr.olds, 4 5 yr. - Sth grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School far all ages 10:00 am Adult electives September through November are Uocbration of Discipline, Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus, Jim Dickinson leading. Making Ends MeetLou Pierson leading and a Memberahi p Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6.-00 pm. Wtdnraday Mhiwuek: 900 am SCAMPS (senior citizens) BiNe Study. 6:30 pm adults; Sing’ n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6ch-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. oid-5th grade. Faith Weaver Fnends.(Wed. Midweek will break for Christinas and New Years and be buck on Jan. 12th).ThurMnv: Senor Altak Coffct Ho«. »X>I1O0 am Yue are invited HASTINGS - Hugh C. Edmonds, age 72, of Hastings “Spun-out” to be with his Lord on Wednesday. November 24, 2004 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Edmonds was bom on May 12,1931 in Baltimore Township. Barry County, the son of Wesley and Lulu Belle (Hoffman) Edmonds. He was raised in Baltimore Township and attended the Dowling school and graduated Hastings High School. He was married to Patricia J. Hawkins on February 16,1952. Mr. Edmonds was engaged in over-theroad track driving for over 35 years. His employment included Bradford-White Corp., Hooker Motor Freight. National Foods and worked a time at Eaton Manufacturing Co. He was a member of the Bany County Amateur Radio Club, former member of Hastings Lions Club and Hastings Moose Lodge, well known for his enthusiastic involvement with automobiles and motorcy­ cles. Mr. Edmonds is survived by his daughters, Linda L. Watson and fiance Al Dean of Hastings and Laurie Ann (David) Curtis of Hastings; son, Jerry Mark Edmonds Sr. of Hastings; six grandchildren, Mandy Watson, Heidi (James) Strimback, Jennifer (Robert)Nino. Jerry Mark Edmonds, Jr.. Thomas Mark Edmonds, Brettun Curtis; six great grandchildren and one on the way: Kearstin, Mackenzie, Callie, Annie, Madison and Nathaniel; sister, Hilda (Norman) Jackson of Hastings; sisters-in-law, Sandy James of Hastings, Barb Edmonds of Dowling; brother-in-law. Art Standley of Augusta; special friend, Jeanne Storm and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Patricia October 19, 1997; infant son, Jon Hugh Edmonds, brothers, Harlan, Howard and Horace Edmonds; sisters. Hazel Standley and Helen Reynolds. Services were held Wednesday, December 1,2004 at Wren Funeral Homes w/Rev. Steve Olmstead of the Pleasantview Family Church officiating. Burial was be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second St, Southwest, Rochester. MN 55902 or charity of one’s choice. His loving grandchildren. Mandy Watson, Heidi Strimback, Jennifer Nino, Jerry Mark Edmonds Jr.. Thomas Mark Edmonds and Bretton Curtis served as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers Jerry Mark Edmonds Sr., David Curtis and Al Dean. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home.com). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Mkhaei Anton, Pastor. Thursday, Dec. 2 3:45 am Clapper Kids; 4:45 pm Grace Notes; 7fl) pm Choir. 7:00 Adventurers. Friday. Dec. 3 1100-2:30 - Hastings Women’s Club Satunlay. Dec. 4 - 900-1 fl) am Clean-up Workbee; 1000 am Catechism 4; 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion; 800 pm Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. 5 - 800 A 10:45 am Holy Cooununion; 9.30 am. Sunday School. Monday. Dec. 6 - 700 pm Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Dec. 7 - IOO pm Overeaten Anonymous; 700 p.m. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Dec. 8 - 1000 am Wordwatchen; 6 00 pm. Advent Supper. 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, 800 pm Stewardship Committee; 800 pm Grace Bookies HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastmgs. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office boun arc Monday Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship boun: 8:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshments, IIOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.930 and 11 am Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am Traditional Worship; 11:20 am Contempor­ ary Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care is provided for both services. Dec. 2 Noah's VIP Day. Dec. 3 Mtader'a Puthsck: Dec. 4 5J8 Advent Service. Dec. 8 6:15 Men’s Bflrte Study Thanks to you... 648,943 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents Food Bank of South Central Michigan. through the That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Rose E. Ainsworth Bennie Conley LAKE ODESSA - Rose E. Ainsworth, age 90, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday morning. November 23. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Rose was bom October !. 1914 in Scbcwa Township to Victor and Ella (Peacock) Wilson. She graduated from Portland High School in 1932 and County Normal in 1933 and taught in country schools for three years before marrying Winfield Ainsworth in 1937. Following Winfield’s death in 1954 she returned to teaching until she retired in 1976 . The last 14 years had been spent teaching second grade in Woodland with the Lakewood Public Schools. After her retirement. Rose spent many enjoyable times traveling around the United States, and particularly enjoyed Alaska and Branson. Missouri. Rose was a voracious reader in her retire­ ment years. She had been a long-time mem­ ber of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Keith) Curvcy of Mattawan. Ann Lee LAKE ODESSA - Bennie Conley, of Lake Odessa, passed away at his hemr on Saturday evening. November 27, 2004, one day after celebrating his 90th birthday. Bennie was bom in Magoffin County, Kentucky on November 26,1914 to John and Nancy (Bailey) Conley. He married Edith Hale on December 7, 1942 and moved to Lake Odessa with his family in 1947. He had been a life-long fanner in the Lake Odessa area. He is survived by Edith, his wife of 61 years; children. Ellis (Dixie) Conley of Ionia, Eari (Erika) Conley of Portland. Hazel Paxton of Woodland. Roger Conley of Lake Odessa and Wayne Conley of Lake Odessa; 14 grandchildren: six great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Bennie was preceded in death by his par­ ents; son. J.B. Conley; son-in-law. Brock Paxton; and al) his brothers and sisters. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 1. 2004 at the Koops (Allen) Decent of Palm Coast. Fla.. Sarah Ainsworth of Round Lake. Ill., and Loma (John) Carney of Hersey: sisters, Caroi Cassel and Joyce Luscher. sisters-in-law, Wilma Wilson and Mary Ann Wilson; four beloved grandchildren and two great grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her husband. Winfield; parents; and brothers, Keith and Royal Wilson. In keeping with Rose’s wishes, there will be no funeral service and a private family committal service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hull-Fowler Memorial Library in Ionia. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. by Koops I_______ Beasie Moe Frants_______ | HASTINGS - Bessie Mae Frantz, age 92, of Hastings, passed away on Thanksgiving Day morning, November 25, 2004 at Woodlawn Meadows. She was born on March 24,1912, in Shepherd, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Kindig) Spencer. She married Delmond Frantz on October 16,1936 in Shepherd. Bessie was an English and Latin teacher at Lakewood High School until 1971 when she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 yean, aad by her youngest brother, Roy Spencer. She was also preceded in death by all of Delmood’s 10 brothers and sisten and their spouses. She is survived by three daughters, Virginia (Ray) Bowman of Pennsylvania. Kathy (Rodger) Barnum of Clarksville, and Vonda (Cecil) Frost of North Carolina; son. Terry (Sharon) Frantz of Iowa; nine grand­ children; seven great grandchildren; brother, Paul Spencer of Mount Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and BATTLE CREEK - Catherine Marie Fulford, age 40, of Battle Creek and formally of Hastings, died Sunday. November 28. 2004 at her residence. She was bom December 28. 1963 in Muskegon, the daughter of Joel and Sherry(Moore) Fulford. Cathy attended Hastings Schools and then received her high school degree through the Albion Adult Education Program. She was employed at the Ohio Prosecutors Office until ill health forced her to leave and return to Michigan. Cathy was a person who would help any­ one in need, it didn’t matter who you were or what you needed, if she could help she would. Cathy loved to sew. playing bingo, computers, butterflies and being with her family and friends. She is survived by her mother and step­ father. Sherry and Richard Millions of Battle Creek; daughter. Erica Green of Battle Creek; sons. Andrew Lawrence of Hastings; Devin Green of Battle Creek; grandson. Devin Green; sisters, Debra (Kip) Bullock. JoAnna Smith; brothers. Joel Fulford, Glenn (Luana) Bullock, Leonard (Karen) Fulford, James (Brooke) Morrison, all of Hastings. Jessie DuPree. Louisiana, half-sisters. Coleen Byrd and Hidie Millious. both of Battle Creek, nephews. Kip, Travis. Fraser, Josh. Aaron, nieces, JoAnna. Destiny. Faith. Autumn. Joline, Tiffany. Jordan, Kristin, Annjo; spe­ cial friends, Robin. Jan. Reca. Chrissie. and many others. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2. 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Stem Cell Research Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. nephews. A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 28, 2004 at the Hope Church of the Brethren with Reverend Douglas Reichenbach officiating. In keeping with Bessie's wishes, h«? body was donated to Michigan Stale University for anatomical research. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 454. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849. Arrangements were handled by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. |_________ HasslM.Edga_________ | GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Hazel M Edge, age 94. of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, November 28,2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Edge; and her son. Benjamin Edge. Surviving are her daughter, Alice Lee Edge Martin; her grandchildren, Wendi Curtis* and Lorn Martin; her great-grandchildren, Jon and Amanda; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edge was Past Matron Yoik Chapter 418 E.O.S. and a member of First Park Congregational Church for 68 yean. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, December 3, 2004 at the Van Strien-Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids. Rev. James Fox will officiate. Interment will be in Fairplains Cemetery. Mrs. Edge will repose at the funeral chapel where relatives and friends may meet her family Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. For those who wish, memorial contribu­ tions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Please go to www.Iifestorynet.com to read Hazel’s life story, leave a memory or sign the online register book. Heritage Lifestory Funeral Homes. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Th. HaMnga Banrw - Thuraday. OaoanOar 2.20M - Pag, 7 Horace Nathaniel “Padre” Edmonds TAMPA, FLORIDA - Horace Nathaniel “Padre” Edmonds died Tuesday, November 23,2004 in Tampa, Florida, where he shared a winter residence with his wife. Barb Horace was born at home in Baltimore Township, Bany County, the fourth of seven children bom to Wesley and Lulu Belle (Hoffman) Edmonds on January 30,1920. He attended Dowling Rural School and then Hastings High School. He said many times that he was still on Spring Break from the 11th grade. At that time. Horace decided not to return to school. Horace married Dorothy Arlene Mack on May 3, 1941, she passed away on May 4. 1988. On March 18. 1995 in Land O Lakes. Florida, he married the former Barbara Ann (Rafalowski) Parsons, she survives. During World War II, he proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Navy on June 2, 1945 and received an Honorable Discharge on May 5, 1946. He worked at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek, for two years. Horace drove track for a living most of his life, starting out self-employed then working for Bridgeway Freight, Highway Freight, Matlock Gas, Lakeside Refinery, and retired in 1980 from Precast Schokbeton, Kalamazoo. Padre was a member of the Bedford Lions Club, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and was active in the Dowling reunion. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends. fishing and hunting, and playing cards and dominoes. He was also active in the Florida State Fair every year. However, his lifelong passion was farming (he owned and worked the family farm). Horace will be mourned by his wife of nine years. Barb, a daughter, Muriel Kay (John) Vedilago, Fairport. NY; sons. Larry (Christine) Edmonds, Archdale, NC. Ronald (Suzanne) Edmonds, Dowling, Wayne (Sharon) Edmonds, Battle Creek; son-in-law. Donald D. Mosier of Valparaiso. IN; his sis­ ter. Hilda (Norman) Jackson and brother-in­ law, Arthur Standley of Augusta; his aunt, Lucile A. (McIntyre) Hoffman of Augusta; a step-daughter, Angela Lee (Timothy M.) Rogers (nee Parson); 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews, many friends and fanner buddies. We shall all miss him until we see him again. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Dorothy, daughter. Betty Marie Mosier, brothers, Howard and Harlan; sisters. Hazel Standley and Helen Reynolds; and grandson, John Jones. Another brother, Hugh, passed away November 24,2004. Funeral services were held Tuesday. November 30, 2004 from the funeral home with burial to follow in Union Cemetery, Bany County, beside his wife, Dorothy and daughter, Betty. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Lions club. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Peggy Marie (Barber) Cobrtney HASTINGS - Wilma H. Story, age 97. of Hastings, died Saturday, November 27. 2004 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mrs. Story was bom on September 19. 1907 in Barry County, the daughter of William and Anna (Davis) Knickerbocker. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School. She was married to Lyle E. Story on June 25, 1926 in Alto. She has Jived in Hastings. Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, returning to Hastings in 1937. She was employed as a bookkeeper for the former Mark's stores in Hastings. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo for 29 years. Also as a bookkeeper for State Farm Insurance Co. in Hastings for several years before her retire­ ment. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hannah Ruth Circle of the church, long-time chairwoman of the church annual rummage sale, long-time volunteer at Pennock Hospital, member Thomapple Garden Club, and member B.P.W. Ass’n in Hastings. » Mrs. Story is survived by her son. Gordon Story of Charlotte; daughter. Joann (Ray) Miller of Hastings; six grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four great great grand­ children. Preceding her in death were her husband. Lyle, on February 8, 1989; sisters, Mildred Benner and Alice Benner; daughter-in-law. Dolores Story affectionally known as “Pooie”. Services were held Monday. November 29. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffery Garrison and Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society. Honorary casket bearers: Seth Sherman. Tyler Sherman. Justin Story, Jared Jones. William Renner. Scott Renner, and Tbpoiax HASTINGS - Yvonne Marie Davis, age 61, of Becker Road-Hastings. died Saturday. November 27. 2004 at Spectrum Health­ Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Davis was bom on October 2,1943 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Almond and Glenna (Osgood) Webber. She was raised in the Cloverdale area of Barry County and attended Delton schools, graduating in 1962 from Delton High School. She was married to Lynn E Davis or. October 15. 1965. Yvonne and husband Lynn farmed all their married life on the Davis Centennial Farm on the Becker Road in Hastings Township. She also worked at the Barry County Commission on Aging for a time. She was a life member of the Farmer’s Union, member National Farmer’s Ass’n.. very active in the American Agricultural movement, long-time 4-H leader, former Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Lynn; daughters. Robin Davis of Middleville. Rebecca Davis of Hastings and Janet Hall of Hastings; sons. Tim Davis of West Branch and Gary Davis of Hastings; 11 grandchil­ dren; five great grandchildren; and brother, Richard Webber of Pennsylvania. Preceding her in death were his parents and grandson. Aaron Davis. Visitation will be Thursday. December 2. 2004 from noon until service time. ■ Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Russell A. Sarver of Grace Brethren Bible Church officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County 4-H. Casket bearers are Gcrrin Gonsalves, Douglas Gonsalves, Donald Wood. Gary Davis, Danny Davis and Michael Hall. Arrangement!; vrere made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funcral- LAKE ODESSA - Peggy Marie (Barter) Courtney of Lake Odessa wax home in the loving arms of ha heavenly father Wednesday, Novemba 17. 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, at the age of 67. She was bom January 8. 1937 in Grand Ledge, daughter of Archie and Glica CHARLOTTE - Kendal Keith Wellman of Charlotte passed away Thursday. Novemba 18,2004 at Tendercare in Hastings, at the age of 64. He was born May 3, 1940 in Sunfield TWp., son of Keith Melbourne and Geraldine Mae (Richard) Wellman. Kendal enjoyed camping, golfing, bowling and barbecuing He was a member of the Optimist Chib of Charlotte and the Happy Campa Traila Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Byrd) Wellman; mother. Geraldine Wellman; two brothers. Raymond and Greg (Reynolds) Barta. On January 12. 1933, Peggy married Warren Courtney of Sunfield. They would have celebrated 50 yean together in January. She was a homemaker and look pride in ba home and family. She loved having ha boys and grandchildren around ha and being involved in their lives. Peggy is survived by ha husband, Warren; sons. Richard (Kelly) of Woodland. Bret of Lansing, and Joseph of Nashville; 6 grand­ children. and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters. Joan Days and Carol Backus. Wellman. Surviving are his children. William (Dawn Haight) Wellman. Wendy (Robert) Grant and Waverly (David) Wilcox; grandchildren. Anthony Wilcox, and Tiffany Wilcox; fetha. Keith Wellman; sista. Myrna Barden. Funeral services were held Monday. Novemba 22. 2004 at the Rosia Funeral Homes, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. Rev Lester DeGroot of die Nashville Baptist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Bill Wellman. Anthony Wilcox. Dave Lighma. Randy Wellman, Jay Barden. Pat Hoaey. Honorary Pallbearer Tim Bartlett Interment was tn Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Optimist dab or far the wishes of the family. The family was served by the Independent Family Owned funeral borne in Sunfield: The Rosia Funeral Home. For more information: She was preceded in death by both ha paents. and ha brother, Allen Barta. Funeral services were held Saturday Novemba 20. 2004 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Rev. Darrel Bosworth and Rev. George Speas of the Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church officiated. For those wishing, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: do RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, Mich. 48890 For more information www.Legacy.com. The Pallbearers were Richard, Bret. Joseph, Dustin, Nic, and George Courtney. Interment will be in the Sunfield Cemetery The family was served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield. The www.Legacy.com. Rosia Funeral Home. home.com). Renner. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) Marriage JQcenses coming home of her baby brother. Matthew James Morris, bom on May 27, 2004 at University of Michigan Mott’s Children’s Shanmm Alexander Szukala. Wayland and Roxanne Brooks. Wayland. Derrick Alan Rosenberger. Middleville and Jennifer Marlene Wasson. Middleville. Anthony Earl Cheeseman. Hastings and Teresa Marie Boulter. Hastings. Daniel Dean Pickard. Hastings and Hospital. He was bom at 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. His proud parents are Jerret and Susan (Miller) Morris of Nashville. Rebecca Sue Wieland. Freeport. Stephen Stanley Pultorak. Delton and Kasandra Kay McWilliams. Delton. Rachel Morris would like to announce the Christmas U<SA annual St. Rose Holiday Bazaar December 3, 2004 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the church hall, 805 S. Jefferson Street A SPAGHETTI DINNER will be served from 4:30 ~ 7:30 p.m. A box will be set up at the bazaar for cards and letters to be sent to U.S. troops in Iraq. Love—Stacy. Terry Brown; Heather, Lisa, Jason Jordan; Amy Witsel and grandkids * Free gift wrapping (service) available ___ NASHVILLE - Miss Amber Jo Picklesimer, age 18, of Nchville. passed away Sunday. November 28, 2004 at Sparrow Hospital, in INTRODUCING THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY... Lansing. Amber was bom in Hastings on January 12, 1986. She was the daughter of David Scott Randall, M.D. Easy and Stacy Picklesimer. Amber Jo (Bear) was an angel in every way, who blessed everyone with her pres­ ence. She had more will and beauty than any­ one who we will ever come into contact with in our lives. She loved people and especially children. She will forever remain in our hearts. Amber is survived by her mother and father, her sisters, Alicia F. Huss and Amanda J. Hus*, her Grandma Faye and Grandpa Larry; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville at I pm on Thursday, December 2, 2004. The family will receive visitors Thursday 12 noon until funeral time at the Daniels Funeral Home. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Family Tree Medical Associates and Pennock Hospital are pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Randall will soon be joining our growing family of healthcare providers. Dr. Randall is a Board Certified family physician who comes to us from Missouri where he has practiced for the past three years. He attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Scott completed his residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with part of that training right here at Pennock Hospital. Scott is no stranger to West Michigan as he grew up in Charlotte. He looks forward to getting back to his roots, as he and his wife, Stacey, and their three children become part of the Hastings community. Dr. Randall will begin seeing patients on January 3,2005. Call Family Tree today at 945-7497 to schedule an appointment 137* WEST GREEN STREET • HASTINGS R. Troy Carbon, M.D . Matthew Garber, MD. Scott Randall M.D. • Kathleen Carbon, CENT. Brenda Nyvnhub, C.F.N.P. 02806730 �Page 8 - Thursday, Decambar 2. 2004 - The Hastings Banner ^fnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitehriU and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 9, at Lake Manor. The society's excitement level is high with the rapd growth of the new freight house. Of course, the finish work goes more slowly, hut the exterior has been most effi­ ciently done attractive with its new gray sid­ ing. Last week's Christmas 'Round The Town brought dozens of visitors to the depot for the baked goods sale and also to see the crafters Kay Klein and the Leak sisters, Janice and Donna The lonii County Genealogical Society will not meet this month. Only the board of directors will meet to establish the budget for 2005. New officers who will be elected are the vice president, secretary and one trustee in January. Nominees are ready for the posts. The Ionia County Genealogical Society began making plans months ago for the inte­ rior of the large room they will occupy in the new freight house. The ICGS has paid $5,000 toward the building. Fourth-graders have had a standing plan involving the depot for years. A member of the Historical Society each years speaks to the combined four grade rooms, now in the media center at West Elementary, and shows them a few days they take a walking tour of the downtown and see some of the places they heard about, such as the hospital, the opera house, the house with the first bathroom, and the bouse which used to be a church. Then come December the fourth-graders decorate the depot This year’s theme was "Let It Snow." They prepare their decorations at school and then after school one day near Thanksgiving they make the trip north and decorate almost every spot — windows, rest­ room, fireplace, door and more. Many of them return with their parents during Christmas 'Round the Town and proudly show their parents their artwork now on disphy. Elizabeth and Uli Baecker of Chicago spent Thanksgiving weekend with her parents and enjoyed Thursday dinner with them and the Ericksons at the VanLaanen home. Their trip, which usually takes four hours, took ten hours on Wednesday because of the snow and horrid weather conditions. They also spent time at Howell with friends and Uli was suc­ cessful in his deer hunting on Thursday. Arthur and Marcia Raffler, Laurel Sex, lies and warts Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 19 years. During this time, he has A fourth-grader seems intern on gening her snowman in the right position at the depot. Garlingcr enjoyed dinner Thursday with Fred and Debbie Raffler of St. Johns at Ionia at the John Stassek family came on Thursday to have Thanksgiving dinner with Debbie's fam­ ily at Carlton Center. Lakewood United Methodist Church is holding its major production based on a Romanian folk tale at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4, and Sunday. Dec. 5. The production will be under the direction of assistant pastor John Waite. The puppet group Rolling Stones will have a major part in the production. The community Thanksgiving service at First Congregational Church did not occur. It was canceled sometime late in the day because of the snowstorm that arrived rather suddenly. At night, the church was lit and the outside entrance was lighted, but presumably this was so people who came despite the inclement weather could be advised to go home. The new Walgreen Pharmacy has had its grand opening on M-66. It is located on the comer of M-66 and Tuttle Road, replacing a former house. It is an imposing s;ght on the northwest corner of the intersection across from the McCord Farm Market. Meantime, about a half a mile south, work is progressing rapidly on the new Wal-Mart development. Sprague Road has been closed for weeks as big machinery makes its way in that area. Razing of the Benedict farm buildings has taken place. The Benedicts have a new home farther west on the south side of Sprague. A small ‘bam. which includes com cribs, has been moved there for safekeeping until it can be moved (again) for historical purposes. The Wal-Mart store will be next south of Kmart, which in turn is south of Meijcr and two restaurants. Rose Ainsworth’s death last week marks the end of an era. Her late husband s grandfa­ ther. Thomas Ainsworth, was one of the pio­ neer settlers of Berlin and Odessa townships. He owned hundreds of acres on the townline east of Jordan Lake Highway. At one time, he built his showcase home on the second mile. According to Robert Ainsworth. Rose's father- in-law. the set of buildings there had the highest valuation of any property in Berlin Township. In more recent time it was used as a group home for clients of a mental health agency. The Ainsworths had given land for a school and a church from their property. The county named a road for them. Robert and wife had retired to a home in l-ake Odessa, but when their son. Winfield, died, leaving Rose a young widow with four young daughters, Robert again took over manage­ ment of the farm and with help from the elder granddaughters who could by then drive a truck or tractor, he ran the farm again for some years. Rose had been a teacher in her single years and she returned to teaching as a widow. She took the route of many women who returned to the classroom with the new requirements so she hau lots of summer. Saturday and evening classes in order to attain her degree. She then went from teach­ ing in a i wo-room rural school to East Elementary in Lake Odessa until her retire­ ment Lake Odessa will have its annual Christmas parade, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. The route runs from Tupper Lake Street to the Page Building, where, the jolly old gent will greet youngsters. Call (616) 642-9472 for reservation* for one of the teas al the Saranac Depot Sunday. had a series of what I term ’inappropriate relationships’* with women. He seems to have some deep need to rescue them. Although I thought his lime would have been better spent with his family. I never believed anything sexual was going on. Last fall. I went to the gynecologist arid was horrified to learn I had a genital wart. It was surgically removed, and there have been no symptoms since. I have never slept with anyone but my husband. He swore up and down that he hadn't either, but he refused to go to the doctor 1 gave him an ultimatum get tested, give me some explanation or no I can’t believe my husband would lie to me about something so important although I know be has lied to me about other things. We may be headed for divorce, and I feel like no other man will ever warn me now. It's so depressing. Is it possible to cany this sexual­ ly transmitted disease for years without hav­ ing symptoms? My doctor thinks my husband is lying. What do you think? 1 don't know whom to believe. - Diseased in North Carolina Dear N.C.: It’s true that this virus often has no symptoms, especially in men. and can remain dormant for a long time. (For more information, contact the American Social Health Assn.. P.O. Box 13827. Research Triangle Park. N.C. 27709, ashastd.org.) However, that doesn't mean your husband is telling you the truth. Any man who'd rather give up sex for a year than be tested is likely trying to hide something. It’s time to see a marriage counselor and get to the bottom of this. Double dipping Dear Annie: I had a dinner party with sev­ eral couples and set out a platter of veggies and dip. To everyone’s horror, one couple kept double-dipping their veggies. How can some people not know that you're not sup­ posed to put food in your mouth and then back into the dip? Everyone else backed away from the food. Would it have been wrong to point out their faux pas to them? — Montreal, Quebec Dear Montreal: Yum. Double-dipping is a good way to transmit germs, and spoons should be provided so people can dish some dip onto their plates. If a guest "forgets” to do so. say. "Oh. I must have forgotten to put out a spoon for the dip. I’ll just whisk this away and bring a fresh container." Secrets and lies These fourth-graders are decorating the fireplace at the depot. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PMCUSES MB BEFINMCES Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 Anna Taylor (right) and Sammi Downs were speakers at the November meeting of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel meeting in Lake Odessa. Dec. 5. This depot is spectacular at night with its hundreds of lights around the eaves and elsewhere. The tea settings will be at 1.3 and 5 p.m. The county VFW posts will observe Pearl Harbor Day at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 7. at Portland. During the same evening, the coun­ ty VFW council will meet. This is a potluck meeting. The following weekend. Dec. 10 and 11. the local VFW post will be host for its monthly flea market. Dear Annie: Do you think ostriches are emotionally healthy? I ask because I want to nide my head in a hole. 1 come from a family with five adult chil­ dren. Dad passed away a few years back. and. as I write this. Mom has been in the hospital for a month. Her hospitalization has caused an awkward reunification of the siblings. During a lengthy phone call with my younger sister, she revealed that she and my youngest brother were repeatedly sexually abused by my oldest brother. Although I urged her to seek professional help. I am hav­ ing difficulty digesting this 40-year-old infor­ mation. My relationship with my older brother has­ n't been good for years. (He was a Vietnam vet. and I was a war protester.) Still. I always respected and looked up to him. Now, I feel the big brother I once loved is a sham. I live in another state with a wonderful husband and two great children. I want to wash my hands of the lot of my siblings and her. I don't think she is aware of my brother's incestuous behavior, and if she did know, I suspect she put it away somewhere deep in the recesses of her memory. Should 1 keep up appearances until my mother passes on (which could be in 10 years or 10 minutes)? This goes against every grain of my being. Should I confront my brother? Can I run away from home? Please help. Disillusioned Sister Dear Sister If you are 100 percent certain that your sister's accusations are true, you should confront your brother. But don't Name your other siblings for what happened. It is unfair to estrange them all because you are angry with one. And it would be self-serving and hurtful io create a family rift while your mother is hospitalized. You sound like an intelligent woman. Surely you can find a way to work through this without burying your head in the sand. Fairness on freakin’ Dear Annie: 1 would like to comment on your advice to "Freakin' Out in Phiily," who resented that her parents left the family busi­ ness to her brothers. She sounds like a victim of her own making. If the sisters really want a piece of the busi­ ness. why don't they act like businesswomen and approach their brothers about investing or becoming partners, instead of harassing their elderly parents about fairness? Parents often base such decisions on who they think would be most likely to carry on the business in the spirit in which it was created. Obviously, the sons are doing a good job if their wives sod children are bragging about "living the good life." This woman needs to find a way to respect her parents' decision. - Wife of an Inheritor Dear Wife: Your perspective has merit, but so does this one: Dear Annie: When I read "Freakin' Out's’ comments, I thought I was reading my life story. We had a large family, and there never was money to help the girls buy cars, go to college or get startai in a business. Curiously enough, there were tens of thousands of dol­ lars for the boys to do those very same things. Several of my brothers became wealthy, liv­ ing in huge homes with expensive cars, while two of my sisters still live in poverty. None of my brothers' wives likes my parents. I know they will not help care for them when their health begins to fail. My life experiences have made me a better person. I try to make sure my children under­ stand that I love them a.5 they are. I never will be able to earn my parents' love, and there is some freedom in that "Freakin' Out's" broth­ ers are still tightly bound by their inherited business. I wish her the best Better Off Without the Dough Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox9comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. the dirty family secrets they have kept. My mother, however, wants her family around PINE LAKE _• GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Santa's Expect Sweeeaa CaH... 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 49046 BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 2004 Buick Park Avenue #3712. ACREAGE new! Gton Bloc* Windows Aapradkig GAVIN • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 269-795-3318 • 616-891-8151 1-800-237-2379 MJffSYSTBIOFSOUIWeT«Bm.lC VACANT LAND—Attention wildlife enthusi­ ast. Beautiful 12.2 acres with frontage on Horseshoe and Bowker Lake. This is a very unique property. $58,900. Call Tracy Baker 217-2078 SHUT 3TPC1U3AOTJ Maam' g �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Oacantw Z 2004 - Page » Financial FOCUS I ftom TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. The Green Tavern, Baltimore Township Q Giving Financial Gifts? Know the Rules As the holidays draw closer, you may be spending time looking for the right gifts for your loved ones. This year, why not skip the hassles and, at the same time, give a gift that can improve the recipients' financial outlook? Before you gift-wrap those 100 shares of Company XYZ stock, however, you'll want to know a few things about making this type of transaction. Both you and your loved one will benefit more from your gift - if you know the rules. Understanding gift taxes When you give a financial gift to another individual, you won't get a tax deduction, but. most of the time, you won't have to pay a gift tax, either. However, if you give more than the "annual exclusion amount" ($11,000 for 2004) to one person (other than your spouse) in a single year, you'll have to file a gift tax return. But you probably still won't need to pay a gift tax; you can give up to $1 million during your lifetime before you incur these A picture of “Whiskey Run’ tavern in Baltimore Township, where Dr. Mary Green grew up. By Joyce Weinbrecht When the stage lines were nuking their journeys between Battle Creek and Hastings there were several stops along the way where the horses could be rested, fed and watered and the passengers could be fed and refreshed. The road between the two places was rough, some of it made of planks. It followed a route similar to current M-37 and some of the old road can still be found in various places along M-37. There was a stagecoach stop at Bristolville. Johnstown Township. A short distance south of the Bristol Inn there was another hotel operated by the Robinsons. Bristol operated a tavern and served meals and offered feed and shelter for the teams of horses which were changed at this spot. Robinson didn’t serve liquor and it is said that Mrs. Robinson was the better cook. The Robinson Hotel outlasted the Bristol Inn by several years. In Baltimore Township on Section No. 16, Allen Green owned a tavern and there was a mill there and the Baltimore Town Hall, which is still standing today (1998). The Baltimore post office was located there from May IS. 1850, with John Baker as the first postmaster. By 1873, the post office had been moved further south to the four comers locat­ ed at the junction on Sections 27. 28, 31, and 33 and was later renamed Dowling. Legend has it that Mr. Green kept a bottle of whiskey stashed in the tall grass beside the spring near the mill race and a container to collect a little money for the drink, available to all who stopped for refreshment there. The area became known as Whiskey Run. Mary E. Green, daughter of Allen Green, grew up in Baltimore Township. She was determined to be educated and was teaching school herself at age 14. She went to medical school and became a doctor, graduating with honors in 1868. Her name was presented for membership to the New York Medical Society and she was admitted as the first woman in America to win that opportunity. She married her cousin. Alonzo Green, and die couple had five children, and their daugh­ ter Mary E. Green Jr. also became a doctor. Dr. Mary Green lived in Charlotte. (Mich.) until 1905, when she moved to Tulsa, Okla., where her son Dr. Ward Green was living. Daughter Mary Green also lived with her in Tulsa. She died in 1910. Alonzo Green died while they lived in Charlotte and he is buried there. Allen Green died oh the farm in Baltimore Township in 1895 and is buried beside his wife, Emeline, who died in 1882, A Large । Eggnog ■ or Pumpkin Spice Latte ' decide to sell the stock vou've given them. Gifts far IRAs You don't have to actually give stocks to help your intended recipients make progress One coupon per person. 1211104 • 12131104 Dl l T()\ 1. \U\DHY : toward their financial goals - specifically, toward a comfortable retirement As an alter­ native, consider giving your loved ones money to add more shares of stock (or bonds or other investments) to their IRA. For 2004, investors may be able to put up to $3,000 in a Roth or traditional IRA (or $3,500 if they arc 50 or older). If your intended recipients have fully funded their IRAs for 2004, they can apply your gift for 2005, when the IRA con­ tribution limit is $4,000 (or $4,500 for those 50 or older). H>PP» Wktays By giving stocks or other financial gifts, you can brighten the holidays for those you care most about - and your generosity will be felt for years to come. This entire site Copyright C 2004 Edward Jones taxes. And you won't use up any of this amount until your gifts to one person in one year exceed the annual exclusion amount. So. for example, if you make a $15,000 gift in 2004, you have used up only $4,000 of your lifetime limit. Any amount you use out of your lifetime gift tax exclusion counts against the estate tax exclusion, which is $1.5 million for 2004 and 2005. So, if you use $200,000 of the limit by making gifts during your lifetime, you have Lakewood to go Into the Woods’ Jack and the Bean Stalk (Mike Campbell) and his mother (Rachel Evans) take care of their emaciated cow "Milky.' in a scene from the Lakewood High School production of Into the Woods,* which is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2,3 and 4. in Dowling Cemetery. “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise. ” in00 off ■ reduced by $200,000 the amount that can pass through your estate free of the estate tax. (The estate tax is scheduled to be repealed in 2010, but this could change. In any case, see your tax advisor before making any substantial financial gifts.) Do the math before giving stocks Once you know the gift tax rules, you can decide how much stock you want to give as a present. You’ll need to know what you origi­ nally paid for the stock (its qpst basis), how long you've held the stock and the fair market value of the stock at the date of the gift. Recipients will need this information to deter­ mine capital gains or losses if and when they Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Denise Neymeiyer. Our son, Aspen, was bom 3 months premature and was behind developmentally. At 15 months he just sat couldn't crawl, couldn't walk. After only 5 weeks of physical therapy at Pennock Rehabilitation Services, Aspen surpassed crawling and was walking on his own! Alexis, his physical therapist, was patient very thorough, and answered all of our many questions. Thanks Alexis and Pennock Rehab Services! 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Team members are, front from left, Tom Huerth, Kevin Dickinson, Nate Frame. Andy Kelly, Josh French , second row, coach Tyler Rubrene Kelcey Edwards. Kevin Martisius, Mark VanderVeen, Nick Converse, coach Rick Brown, third row. Sean Scoebey, Patrick Kelly, Jared Ford, Tom Peck, Brandon Roberts, back, Josh Jenkins. Joey Pascuod, Derek Thurman Sean McConnon, Derek Miller, and Michael Clark. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Don't expect die kind of success from this year's Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings boy:' co-op switn team that came from the girls' That is, if you’re measuring success in terms of wins and leases. The first year team is just that, a first year team. Although both girls from Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg contributed greatly to the girls' success, that team had one big advan­ tage. Many of the TK girls had competed before al the high school level. “Every young man on this team is a key addition." said TK-Hastings coach Tyler Bultema, who's looking forward to starting the program with diving coach Rick Brown. One thing this team does have that the girl’s team also had is great enthusiasm and a great work ethic. “We look forward to die competition," said Bultema Looking to lead the team are senior Jared Ford, sophomore Kelcey Edwards, and fresh­ men Joey Pascucci and Josh Jenkins. The Trojans open their season Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Ottawa Hills. The team's first home meet is scheduled for Jan. 18. against Loy Norrix High School • “Although we will probably not win many meets, we look forward to bettering our times," said Bultema. The conference season begins with a trip to Byron Center on Jan. 27. The Trojans then face Northview in their first February meet Bultema said he expects Northview and Wayland to be the two reams poshing each •other for the conference tide this winter. The conference meet will be held on March 3. Only two varsity eagers return As juniors. Brandon Johnson and Josh Marner took the worked with the Saxon sen­ ior leaders a year ago. Johnson and Maurer are the leaden now. The two are the only two returnees from last seasons' team that finished the year with a6-15mark. The past few seasons, the Saxons have Barry County YMCA 2MM Women’s A League Fall VoOeybell Scores Slammin' .......................................................39-9 Digit .............................................................M Walker. Huke. Sheldon ........................ 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The team has been blessed with an infusion of sue, led by sophomore forward Bryan Skedgell, and juniors Steven Bolo, and Greg Cam. Also looking to find their spot on the varsity are junior forwards Scott Coleman and Dan Dimood, junior guards JJ Quick. Brad Mead, and David Peterson, and senior forward Chris Katje. How quickly all these new pieyen make the transition from jayvee to vanity, and bow quickly they gel together will have a huge impact on how the season goes for the Saxons. The Saxons' season starts with a trip to Delton on Tuesday. Dec. 7. It is the first of three away games to start the season for Hastings. The O-K Gold season begins the next week with a trip to Middleville on Dec. 14 and to Wyoming Park on Dec. 17. Hastings will host a game for the first time on Dec. 21. against Holland Christian, in the final game before the Holiday break. Schils expects Holland Christian to be fighting it out al the top of the league stand­ ings this season, with South Christian and Wyoming Park. A special addition to the 2004-05 schedule for the Saxons is the first annual alumni night After playing a Friday night home game against Byron Center Jan. 14, the Saxons will come back to the gym the next day. Jan. 15, to host Pennfield for alumni night. The 2004-05 Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are, front from left. J J. Quick, Brad Meed, Joab Maurer, Brandon Johnson, David Peterson, Dan Dimond, back, head coach Don Schils, Scott Coleman, Chris Katje, Bryan Skedgel, Steven Bolo, Gregg Cain, and coach Jeff Storrs. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOSLEY PHARMACY BRIAN'S TIRES SERVICE DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK -A Full Senia Iniegenient Phannacy serving Hastings & Barry County' COLEMAN AGENCY 235 S. Jefferson, Hastings 328 N. Michigan, Hastings 118 S. Jefferson. 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The “winter season" as in snow, cold, gifts, and gatherings. Whet sport could get me thinking about winter quicker than wrestling? The wrestling season gets off to an outstanding start tonight. Delton hosts Mattawan, Vicksburg, and Niles. Hastings is at Ionia, with Holland and Mona Shores. Thomapple Kellogg is hosting its own quad. I think 1’11 be over at Lakewood where Maple Valley and last year’s Division 3 state champs from Montrose visit the Vikings. Sounds like a solid start to the season. It'll be a good warm-up for the Vikings, the Rams, and the Lions. I just want to say good work to the Lions. The Lion coaching staff made a conscious effort to get some tougher teams on the schedule this season. They’ve wrestled Lakewood, and some of our other area teams in previous seasons, but haven’t gone out of their way to face teams like those and Montrose. e Last year the Lions progressed enough through the season to earn an SMAA tournament championship, after finishing the regular season in fourth place. They went on to stun every­ one by winning a district title. Ben Boss and Chris Morris both earned trips to the Palace for the individual state finals. Kevin Fassett won an individual district title last year as well, in Division 3, and is back for another go round. Boss has made a habit of advancing to the individual state finals. He was a fourth place medalist at the end of last season. At the state finals Boss and his coaches realized that he didn’t get to face the kind of competition one faces at the state meet very often during the regular season. Sure it takes a lot to be one of those wrestlers at the state finals, but they should have a few meetings dur­ ing the regular season. It might not be the best idea for everyone on Maple Valley’s team to be facing kids from the caliber of school of Montrose and Lakewood every night, but I applaud the team for tak­ ing the chance and giving kids like Boss, Fassett, and Morris a chance to go against the rest of the best in the state. A kids wouId be pretty beat up going agai ns t wrestlers 1 ike that two or three times a week, but it has to happen on a semi-regular basis for them to be ready when the time comes at the end of the year. Speaking of the end of the year, two things are very different this season at the end of the •< wrestling season. First of all, Hastings, Lakewood, and Thomapple Kellogg won’t all be in theMMM^DwMion 2 district tournament The Vikings will be in Greenville, while the Trojans and Saxons will square off in Hastings with Byron Center and Caledonia. I don’t know if someone at the MHSAA heard last year’s pleas, or what. That might have been the best sports night of the season, but seeing two of them battle for a regional title could be just as exciting. The other change at the end of the season is that TK and Hastings will meet once again in an OK Gold dual. The change is that it’s at the end of the season. The two teams squared off in die first Gold dual of the season last year. That’s like Michigan and Ohio State play­ ing in August. It’s just not right The league title could be on the line on the last night of the season. That's the way it should be. Sure, the league title will won't be completely decided until the league tourna­ ment is finished, but a big portion of it will be won Feb. 3 in the Hastings High School gym­ nasium. You can look at the glass half full, or half empty. That leaves a lot of time for kids to get injured and miss the big important meet, or it gives kids who get hurt while still working the bugs out lots of time to get better in time for the big important meet. Of course. Brent Mencarelli and the Bulldogs from Byron Center and Justin Maxim, his pa, and the rest of the Fighting Scots will both have something to say about either the Trojans or Saxons winning conference or district crowns. The first time the Trojans and Saxons have a chance to meet is at this Saturday’s tourna­ ment in Allegan. It looks like it’ll be the only time they see each other before the league dual, as the Trojans are scheduled to be at Center Line the day of the LH Lamb in Hastings. That’s still plenty of meetings for the two teams. I just have one more thing to add this week. Way to go coach Heethuis at Delton. There are 33 kids out for wrestling team this sea­ son. Or should I say, the defending KVA champion Delton Panther wrestling team? It was only a couple years ago when it seemed like they were struggling to hit double digits. Oh yeah, basketball starts Tuesday with Maple Valley al Middleville, Hastings at Delton, and Lakewood...? I know they are supposed to play at home against Lowell, but the Red Arrows were trying to back out because of their state championship trophy sized hangover from the football playoffs, much to the chagrin of Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. Volleyball starts Saturday, the swimmers hit the pool Dec. 14 at Ottawa Hiils, and as far as I bear competitive cheer doesn't start until the coming new year. Except at Lakewood, where the cheerleaders travel to DeWitt on Dec. 15. The 2004-05 Hastings varsity volleyball team. Team members are, front from left, Jodi JoMey. Kayla Amie, Keteey Howel, Jamie VanBoven, Katie Lawrence, Amanda Sink, back, coach Brenda Dawe, Maikxi Spoelstra. Krystal Pond. Nicole Cordray, coach Gina McMahon, Sophie Slav ate, Brandi Sutfin, Kristi Tolger, and coach Tim McMahon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon netters ready to leave the bottom behind A group of strong returning varsity players are ready to lead the Saxon volleyball pro­ gram this winter, along with fifth year head coach Gina McMahon. McMahon says that her girts are, “eager, determined, committed and motivated to play some good, strong, volleyball this year." The Saxons finished up last season with a 2-5 mark in the O-K Gold, and an 8-24-5 record overall. Saxon leader, like senior setter Katie Lawrence, junior middle hitter Jamie VanBoven, senior defensive specialist Amanda Sink, and senior ah around players Kelsey Howell and Kayla Amie are sick of finishing seasons with a losing record. Hastings hopes to . move up in the O-K Gold this season with this solid foundation, and finish in the middlbof the league. Expect South Christian and Byrori Crntrr to be bat­ tling it out for t» t<$ spdfoW&aWnci The Saxon varsity voBdyball team opens its season Saturday, Dec. 11, at a tournament in Otsego. The first match in Hastings will be played Monday, Dec. 13, against Delton Kellogg. Looking to add something to the mix of returning starters with plenty of court experi­ ence is junior Brandi Sutfin. Sutfin won’t do much to make the team Tuesday Mixed Woodland Machine 29.5-225; TVCCU 29-23; Woodmansee Sawmill 29-23; Full House 28-24; Woodland Sales 24.5-27.5; Hastings City Bank 23.5-28.5; Consumers Concrete 22.5-29.5; Yankee Zephyr 22-32 Men's High Games A Series - G. Heard 243-609; D. Blakely 257-614; M. Yost 178; M. Hall 170; N. Blakely 200-547. T. Graham 190-507; D. Benner 219-530; L. Miller 235. Women', High Games h Series - J. Streby 161; R. Miller 191-526; A. Hall 180; J. Clements 189-499; B. Graham 190-473; E Vanesse 176; B. Wilkins 234-659; D. Service 232-522; S. Miller 148; C O'Keefe 188. Senior Citihub King Pins 28.5-19.5; Nash's Harem 28-20. Wieland's 27-21; 4 B's 27-21; BAT', 25.522J5-, Butterfingers 2523; Kuempel 25-23; taller, a fact that the Saxons have had to deal with for some time. There is also a new scoring system in place for the 2004-05 season. The high school are following the lead of the college game and going to a rally scoring system. The Saxon girts want to win, but McMahon knows they need to build up some confidence for that to happen. She said that her girts, “don’t fully under­ stand the impact the mental part of the game has in regards to being successfill; players don’t always believe in themselves.’’ With the talent this team has returning, they should start believing. Saxon Sports Shorts 8th Grade Boys'Basketball The Saxons had their best offensive perfor­ mance of the year Nov. 29 in a 40-35 loss to Newhall. J J Olin had 10 points. Dane Schils added seven. Dylan McKay and Matt Lewis had four each. Brad Hayden. Ryan Burgdorf, and Treavor Hcacock also scored. A fourth quarter rally by Saxon,. Nov. 22, came up short against lackson Park. The Saxons were outscored 16-2 in the third quar­ ter of their 34-25 defeat. McKay had seven points to lead the way for Hastings. Adam Skedgell added six and Matt Lesvis five. The Saxons dropped their opener. Nov. 15. to a tough Waylard team 55-19. Burgdorf led the Saxons with five points and McKay added four. M&M’s 24-20; Early Risers 23-25; Ward', rii'ends 225-255; Sun Risers 21-23; Friends 1929, fl Senior 19-29; Pin Pals 175-305. Women’s High Games A Series - Y. Cheeseman 169-466; G. Scobey 185429. C. Bonnema 194-460; G. Denny 142-418; JJL Kasinsky 146; M. Count 142-390; C Hills 159. J. Snyder 185-415; S. Pennington 190­ High Gaaam A Scrim - G. Potter 148-422; P. Britten 159; S. VanDenburg 223-582; J. Gardner 142-378; J. Rice 148; N. Potter 167­ 458; S. Dunham 157-414; K. Fowler 219 569; T. Redman 148-370: D. Snyder 228-555; T. Christopher 179-460; L Greer 201-462; S. Drake 193-454; N. Bechtel 179486 493; S. Patch 171-464. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Edwards 200585; E Count 183-523; K. Meany 204; L Brandt 201-572; G. Yoder 195-523; W. WifcitdiyRM. Hair Care Center 36; Greenridge Bags 31; Mace Pharmacy 28; Shamrock 25; Seebers 23; Railroad Street Mill 23; Eye aad ENT 21. Women’s High Gantm A Scrim - T. Christopher 182-515 D. Sreber 192-513; N. Boniface 215-470; C. Bonnema 158-460; B. Smith 168-456; J. PenengUl 154-391; W. Barker 137-381; L Elliston 193; E Ulrich 193; E Vanasse 171; B. Hathaway 156 7th Grade Boys’BmkethMI The Saxon seventh grade boys lost to Newhall 39-30. Nov. 29. Leading the scoring for Hastings were Jason Heinrich with six points, and Troy Dailey and Zach Passmore with five each 5. Ron AIlerdiAg led the team with five rebounds, while Luke Howell added five steals and Riley McLean five assists. The seventh grade boys defeated Jackson Park with an impressive defensive effort Nov.22, 28-6 McLean led Hastings with eight points, while Dailey added four. 1 xrke Hubbell hhis team with nine rebounds. Brodock 176-482 Bowierettm Dean's Dolls 28-20; NBT 27-20; Railroad Street Mill 255-225; Kent Oil & Propane 225-25.5; Hecker Agency 225-255; Slagel Concrete Construction 18-30. t ♦ �The 2004-06 Hading* wroMktg town. Item member* mb, front from left. Jordan Tyrol, Jonathon Rogers, Rich Keeler, Jordan Carley, Corey Engie. Jeffrey Alan, D«W Rybteki, Tyler HmH, Sartfi WWker. Eric Quite, Sood White. Mitch Gahan, second row. Amanda Welch. Erich barf*. Thoma* McKinney, Ryan Boema, Gary wmavize. Jackson Hoke, Edward Cowles, Tim Bowerman, Seth Noteboom. Brett Woodmansee. Jerne Lemon, Bele Gonzalez, third row, coach Tom Brighton, Brew Redman, Josh Bare, Russell Burgdorf, Ricky Mathis, Alex Lowe, Alec Wilcox, Jennifer Bishop, Brandon Black, RJ Morgan, Justin Purdun, Jeremy Rogers, Jenny Johnston, coach Morgan, fourth row, Tim Aapinal, Sy Overmyer, Lee Setty, Steven Westerveid, Andrew Rhoades, Travis Trudgeon, Jeremy Redman. Stephen Case. Matt Domini. Aahtm King, Joel MaMte, Jeana Bishop, back, coach Dennie Redman, Christopher James, Jaimie Love, Shane Griffith, Kyle Quads, Garrett Walker, Kyle White, Mike Morehouse, Ke«y Ford, Wesley Semler, Coach Mike Goggins. (Photo by Perry Hwtttn) Hastings’ mat men open with quad at Ionia tonight by Brett breresr Sports Editor This could be a rebuilding year for the Saxon vanity wrestling team. Under seventh year head coach Mike Goggins the Saxons have reloaded more often than they’ve rebuilt "Our goal is to be competitive every time we wrestle," said Goggins. "We realize that we lost a great amount of talent and experi­ ence in last year's senior class and calling this a rebuilding year might be appropriate, but we really feel like by the end of the year we will be able to wrestle with nearly any­ body." Maybe it'll just be a rebuilding month or two, inMead of a rebuilding year. The Saxons aren't starting from scratch. Two time slate finals qualifier RJ Morgan returns for his junior season at 103 lbs, along with five others who won at least 20 match­ es last year, including two with 30-plus wins. Senior Jeff Allen is beck at 123 lbs. He's a two-time regional qualifier who should reach the 100 win plateau this season. Rusty Burgdorf is a junior who won 30 marches at 112 lbs. last year and was also a regional qualifier. Sophomore Steve Care won 25 matches last year at 119 and is making the move up to die 140 weight class. Junior Kyle Quads also woo 25 bouts last season, and returns to the 152 or 160 pound spot. Mike Morehouse, a junior, woo 20 matches last year and is back at 215 lbs. "Hopefully our team strength lies in our B and JV teams." said Goggins. "We graduat­ ed nine starters from last yean team and 11 seniors, and now we will see if all the wrestling and bard work that many of there first-time vanity wrestlers have done, pays off Looking to fill spots on the varsity are last year's B teamen Tint Aspinall and Ashtin King, as well as senior Tyler Heath who spent the last three years wrestling behind stale placer Chad Ferguson. Heath should get into the Saxon line-up ar 130 or 135. Aspinall. a senior, was a strong member of the Saxon B team the last three yean, and may break into the line-up at 112 or 119. Goggins said the junior King was easily the strongest member of the Hastings B team last yen, and will step right in at 152 and 160 to fill the shoes of two-time state placer Scott Redman who graduated in the spring. “We have nearly 60 members on our team." said Goggins. “Depth is not a prob­ lem but vanity experience might be at least early in the season." The Saxons start the 2004-05 season this afternoon at Ionia, against the host Bulldogs. Mona Shores, and Holland. Saturday, the vanity will be ar the Allegan Invitational. There should be plenty of tune for the inexperienced Saxons to get ready for the conference season. O-K Gold action begins Jan. 6, at Caledonia. Goggins said he thinks the Fighting Scon will be one of the teams fighting for a league tide this season, along with his Saxons, the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans, and the Byron Center Bulldogs. Hastings ends the league season by hosting duals with Byron Center and Thornapple Kellogg. The annual L.H. Lamb tournament will be held Saturday. Jan. 8. at Hastings High School. Panthers still excited about winning their second consecutive KVA championship Th* Panther* tower of th* mate, and th* competition, at th* Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet at Pemfleld High School. (Photo by Unda Boyce) Sports Editor The seniors and juniors on Delton Kellogg's sideline cheer team weren't sure if coach Teresa Delaphiano was making the right decision at the start of the season. There were six senion who graduated from the 2003 Kalamazoo Valley Association championship Delton squad. Delaphiano replaced them with six sophomores to start the 2004 season. “The sophomores did an outstanding job of fitting in and working hard, and everyone else did a great job to make it all gel together." said Delaphiano. “You get used to people throwing you up in the air, and them sudden­ ly there's somebody different doing ft." By the end of the season, the results were the same. The Panthen won their second straight KVA title. Oct. 23. at Pennfield High School. The finished the tworound competition 43 points ahead of second place Kihunazoo Christian Six of the KVA’s seven schools participated. Hackett Catholic Centra! did not send a team this year. ‘’Kalamazoo Christian did have two guys on their team, which is unusual, and we still beat them," said Delaphiano. “The girls were a little wor­ ried. A two-hundred-pound male can throw a 90-pound girt a lot more than 130-pound gWa." Courtney Swinehart, Lindsay Foster. Kelly McIntyre, Mallory Hunter, and Shiobhan Campbell were the five seniors leading the 2004 Panther team, stepping up to The Delton Kellogg sideline cheer team cetebratee its second straight Kalamazoo VWtey Association tide at PennftoW High School Oct 23. (Photo by Unda Boyce) fill in for the leadership lost to graduation. Delaphiano didn't have to add the six soph­ omores to the vanity squad. She could have went into the season with her juniors and sen­ iors. There is no minimum number required to compete. Things could have worked out just as well this season, but that does nothing for the future of the program. “Visually it's better, and you can do more different stunts if you have more kids. Numbers can be a hindrance if they're not as good. I think 15 is a good number, in the sec­ ond round 1 could use three stunt groups and have one or two working on stunts while the others were dancing," Delaphiano said. It turned out to be the perfect number for the Panthers. Correction: The All-Barry County boys’ soccer story was incorrect last week. Barry County Christian Schools' representative Aaron Hoxworth was incorrectly named as Ron Hoxworth. Sorry, and congratulations Aaron Girls getting ready to throw and catch their classmates by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The change was tough a Delton Kellogg for a while. Three years ago the cheerleaders, who spent most of their winter rooting on the boys' basketball team decided to do their own thing. “I think it was the greatest thing the state ever did, when they made (competitive cheer) a sport.” said Delton Kellogg cheer coach Teresa Delaphiano. "I just wish that more schools would switch and make it a sport, and give the girls the kind of support we do." Things are improving all the time. There still isn't a Kalamazoo Valley Association cheer league. Up until this season. Delton was the only KVA school that competed in com­ petitive cheer. Paw Paw is starting its own team this winter. “I wish we could get the whole KVA to do that." Delaphiano said. "It's great for the girls" . Courtney Swinehart. Mallory Hunter. Kelly McIntyre, and Shiobhan Campbell are the four returning seniors looking to lead the Panthers through the 2004-05 season. The season kicks off with an invitational at Schoolcraft on Jan. 5. The Panthers will also host an invitational on Thursday, Feb. 24. There is still a lot of work to be done before the invitationals begin. “Obviously with three rounds in competi­ tive versus two in sideline (the fall seaaon), we have to work out more. We lift weights. We run. We do all kinds of strength and agili­ ty building exercises to be able to throw those girts up in the air." The Panthers' Class B regional tournament will be held March 5 this season, at Allegan High School. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 2004 - Page 13 Many new starters for Delton Kellogg volleyball, but not inexperienced ones by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team will have a lot of new starters this season. The good thing for second year coach Kelly Yoder is that it doesn't mean there will be a lol of inexperienced starters this season. Back are junior setter/middle hitter Alex Gilbert, senior hitters Kristen Wilfinger and Casey Peavey. defensive specialist Alex Alaniz, and all around player Danielle Boyce. Gilbert was the only one who started with much consistency last season, but everyone got into the line-up. “They all got a lot of playing time last year, so it won’t be new to them,” said Delton coach Kelly Yoder. Last year was Yoder’s first with the Delton varsity and it took some time for the players to get adjusted to her offensive style. She hopes that the girls have a better knowledge of the offense coming into the season this time. Looking to fit in with the host of returning players are sophomore hitter Jordan Haines and junior setter Katie Smoczynski. The coach is still looking to see how all the pieces will fit together. With the Thanksgiving break and the snow storm on Tuesday night, the girls have only practiced together a handful of times, like most of the area squads. She has seen that her team needs some work on their service receiving. That is enhanced by the fact that the MHSAA is changing to a rally scoring system this winter, which means that points are scored both on the serve and the service receiving end. Yoder isn’t worried about her team switch­ ing to the new scoring system. Many of the tournaments they’ve played in over the years have used tlie rally scoring system. The season starts for the Panthers Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Battle Creek St Philip Catholic Central tournament at the Battle Creek YMCA Eric Ryan, right, is one of seven reluming starters to the 2004-05 Delton Kelogg varsity wrestling team this season. He was the KVA champion at 215 pounds last year. (File photo) The Panthers' Casey Peavey sets the ball up in front of teammate Danielle Boyce (10) during a tournament last winter. Peavey and Boyce are two of the Panthers who are planning to lead the team after seeing plenty of playing time during the ‘03-04 sea­ son. (File photo) Many returnees contributed to Delton’s ten win season There are four setters ready to lead the Delton Panthers good season. Underclassmen end depth drought at Delton Kellogg The drought is over at Delton. For the past few seasons, the varsity wrestling program has had a tough time fill­ ing its roster. Not so this season. There are 33 athletes out for wrestling this winter, and 25 of them are freshmen and sophomores. An inexperienced wrestler is better in the middle of the line-up than a hole in the mid­ dle of the line-up. “We’ll learn as we go," said Panther head coach Rob Heethuis. “We need to do a lot of growing, emotionally, physically, and in crease our knowledge base.” Rte “ *** mats, getrngTedBy to go affcfmffKiflnhzoo Panthers to their most wins in a season since 1985(10). Valley Association crown. They were the league’s cochampions last season, and hope to battle Pennfield for the top spot this season. Leading the way are returning starters Jason Roe, Brendon Boyle, Trent Green, Brett Bisrttt. Josh Holtman. Eric Ryan, and Jeremy Herington. The team lost some very talented wrestlers on the heavy end of the line-up to graduation, but Ryan was the KVA champion at 215 pounds last season. Holtman, Bissett. Boyle, and Roe all fin­ ished in the top three in their weight classes at the league tournament Letter winners Shawn Riegler and Levi Hunt are also back. TheaseaaraLbeainatotuaht at home for DK ’ with xjmd Oiwan. Vicksburg and Niles. They hope to do just as well this time, in their senior campaign. “If we stay healthy, it has the possibility of being a special year,” said DK head coach Mike Mohn. With a lack of depth on his bench. Mohn needs his senior leaders to use their previous experiences to carry the team this season. Farrell was a first team all-KVA selection after last season, in which he knocked down 51 three-point shots. He’s back with Latta at one guard spot. Blacken at a forward posi­ tion, and Link in the middle. Looking to add something to the line-up this season are seniors Jake Bowman and Andrew Ouding. The team will need big things from the newcomers this winter to contend with Kalamazoo Christian, Paw Paw, and Parchment at the top of the KVA standings. The conference seaaon begins Dec. 10. with a home game against Parchment The Panthers open with a home contest against Hastings on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Look for DK team pics soon Delton Kellogg’s Tyler Blacken fires a jumper from the comer in front of a good sized Delton student section, showing off their “International House of Pain" T-shirts during the 2003-04 season. Blacken is one of a number of seniors looking to lead the Panthers through the *04-05 campaign. (File photo) The winter storm Tuesday night did more than knock out power and close down roads and schools. It disrupted winter picture day at Delton Kellogg High School. Look for team pictures of the DKHS win­ ter varsity sports teams in next week's edition of the Hastings Banner. Delton Kellogg juniors Alex Cubert (left) and Katie Smoczynski, show off small pieces from the Delton Kellogg Middle School gym that will be sold this winter as a fund raiser for the girts basketball program. The large center piece from the floor will be raffled off this winter as wed, with tickets available at boys* basketball contests. DK girls raffle off old gym floor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team will be selling part of its school’s history as a fundraiser this winter. Renovations at Delton this summer includ­ ed a new gym floor in the old middle school. That floor was the was the floor of the Delton Kellogg High School gymnasium until 1975 when the new high school was built. It was underneath alot of varsity basket­ ball, volleyball, and wrestling matches. The large center jump circle with a Panther in a paw will be raffled off this winter. Tickets will be sold during boys’ basketball games, at $1 a piece, or seven far $5. or 15 for $10. The drawing will be held during Winterfest, Feb. 11, against Galesburg- Augusta. Smaller pieces of the floor are being sold for $1. Each one is inscribed. “DKS 1960­ 2004”. �Page 14 - Thursday. December 2.2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreciooure Sato TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATXM WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This satomey be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed eoiety tothe return of tfio bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piua internal MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence A. Julius and Jennifer L Julius, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Greet Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated April 15, 1996, and recorded on June 26, 1996 in Uber «64 on Page 662, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Nine And 94/100 Dolars ($253.109.94). including interest al 7.75% par annum. Under the power of sals contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of ths mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on January 6. 2005 ____ _ Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Bany County, Mtahigan, and ars described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 22. Town 3 North. Range 10 weal distant North 89 Degree* 40 minutes 11 seconds East. 583.10 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 22, running thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 11 seconds East. 33.00 teat along said North Section line; thence South 00 degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds East 820.00 feat parattel with the West 1/8 Hno of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 11 seconds East, 71G.00 feet to said West 1/8 line; thence South 00 degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds East 50630 feet along said West 1/8 line; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 52 seconds West. 1064.01 test along me North line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 08 seconds West 835.87 lest parallel with the West me of said Section and 264.00 Met Easterly thereof; thence North 89 degrees 40 min­ utes 11 seconds East 319.81 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds West. 496.00 feet to the place of beginning, reserving there from and easement 33 feet in width for ingress and egress. west xne or wrjcn ts oescnoeo as Degmntng at the place of beginning of above described parcel and running thence South 00 degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds East, 820.00 feet to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 25. 2004 For more information, piewoe call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger to Great Lekes Bancorp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 8041109F01 ncunmon Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATKIN WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the feredooing mortgagee. In that overt, your damages. If any, shaH bo limit­ ed eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interoet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dawn 6. Sixberry. A Single Woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 24.2004, and recorded on March 2, 2004 in instrument 1123026, In Bany county records, Michigan, cn which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy­ Eight And 21/100 Dottare ($87,47831), including interest at 5.875% pur annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wti be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubttc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 6,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That Part of Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 7 West Maple Grove Township. Barry County, Michigan. Described as; Commencing at the South 1/4 Comer of said Section 23, Thence Wasterty. 660 to the Point of Beginning; Thence East along the South Section Line a Distance of 594 Feet; Thence North a Distance of 586; Thence West 594 Feet; Thence South 586 Feet to the Point of Beginning. EXCEPT: A Parcel of Land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township. Bany County, Michigan, the Boundary of Said Parcel deecribed as; Commencing at the Southwest Comer of said Section 23: Thence East along the South Line of Said Section 2201.05 Feet; Thence Continuing North 00 Degrees 51 Mtoutes 50 Seconds West 556 00 test to the point of begin­ ning of this description; Thence Continuing North 00 Degrees 51 Mtoutes 50 Seconds West 30 00 Foot; Thence East Parattel with said Section South Uno 374.08 Foot: Thence South 00 Degrees 53 Minutes 24 Seconds East Parallel with the North­ South 1/4 Line of said Section M OO Feet: Thence West Parallel c«!th said South Line 374.09 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 2. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ale 8041333F01 STATE OF INCHWAN JUDICIAL ORCUTT - FAIRLY OMSK* BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 04-8919-NA IN THE MATTER OF: BROOKLYN MARIE WHfTEMORE. A petition requesting the court to take jurisdiction of the above named minorfs) has been filed in this court A hearing on the petition wB be conducted by the court on December 10. 2004 at 130 pan. in Family Division Courtroom, 206 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49068. IT ® THEREFORE ORDERED that Emily C. Fisher, k/n/a Tottfce personrty appear before the court al the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in termination of parental rights. 0"^* .139) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the torectooing mortgagee. >n that event, your damages. If any. shal be Smitod solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Fax, a married man and Carol A. Fox, his wHe. orig­ inal mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services, inc.. Mortgagee, dated April 19.1999, and recorded on April 21. 1999 In instrument 1028371. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated April 19,1999 recorded on April 21, 1999 in instrument 1028372. and rerecorded on June 4, 1999 in instrument 1030650, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight And 78/100 Dottars ($82,248.78), including Interest at 7% per annum. wooer me power or san cornameo tn saxj mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on January 6.2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 93. of MktdtovBe Downs AddNon Number 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 43. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. November 25. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.563.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ale 8014331F02 ommi Notice Of COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Clark, a single man and Betty Jo Noorman, a single woman as joint tenants, original mortgagors), to David Piccinini, inc.. Mortgagee, dated Aprt 16. 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instrument 1102644, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated April 18. 2003 recorded on September 10. 2003 in Instrument 1113404, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four And 87/100 Dollars ($112,894.87). including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the stride in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foredoeed by a sals of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubttc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on January 6,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, deecribed as fol­ lows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 18; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, on the South Ine of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 18. 2373.68 feet, to the point of □eginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds West, parallel with the West One of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4. 689.13 toot; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with the South fine of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18.285.45 feet to the East fine of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 18; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds East on said East fine 689.16 foot, to the South fine of foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. thence South 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West, on said South line, 285.45 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 2, 2004 For more information, please call. FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4041311F01 onto? NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2005 BARRY COUNTY BUDGET The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the proposed 2005 County budget at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. December 14, 2004, in the Commission Chambers of the Court Courthouse at 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. MORTOAGF SAI F This firm is a oebt cottoctor attempting to cottoct a debt and any information obtained wB bo used tor that purpose Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Lorie Van Lowen and Hotty Showman, a married woman and a oingto woman, to First Notional Bank of America, dated August 20,2003 and recorded on October 2, 2003 in Instrument No. 1114787. Barry County Records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceodtogs to recover any part of foe debt, which is now $71.45636. The mortgage wB bo foredoeed by a sate of foe property, at pubttc auction to foe highest bidder, on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at IDO pm. local tons, al foe main entrance to Courthoueo. Hastings, Michigan. The property wB bo sold to pay foe amount then duo on foe mortgage, together with interest at 113 percent, foreclosure coots, attorney fees, and atoo any taxes and insurance foot foe ■nortgago hoidor pays before foe sate. The property is located In Cartton Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is deecribed in foe mortgage as: The West 330 toot of foe East 50 acres of foe South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. EXCEPT commencing 1290 toot West of foe Northeast comer of foe East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4; thence South 150 toot; thence West 132 rest; foonco North 150 toot; thence East 132 toot to foe ptace of beginning, togefoor wX an 18 foot ease­ ment appurtenant to the above deecribed connodod parcel over foe existing farm lane whose oentorfine is located appruximotoly 807 toot North of foe Southeast comer of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Rango B West, and running Wooterty 1290 toot The redemption period wB be one year from the dote of otoe. Dote: November 15,2004 Joseph B. Backus, attorney lor mortgage hoidor P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 <*«'» (124) MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in foe oondNone of a certain mortgage made by: Ronnie E. Brawn end Thoreoo M. Brawn, hueband and vrito to Amoriqueet Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2003 and recorded September 30, 2003 in Instrument 4 1114574 Bony County Records, wwengan on wmen mortgage mere ts daffneo to do due at foo dole hereof foe sum of Mnety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Dolars and FortyNine Cento ($94,740.49) indudtog interest 93% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In such cooo made and pro­ vided, notloo Is hereby given foot »aid mortgage wB bo forectoood by a sate of foe mortg^od premtoos. or some part of them, al pubttc venue, at foe Barry County Courthoueo in Hatolnga, Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday. Doourrhor 1< 2004. Said premteeo are all toted in Ctty of Heatings. Bony County. MtaNgen. and are described as: Lot 8, Block it, CsstiM addteon to foe City ol Hastings, according to foe recorded ptat thereof. Commonly known as 528 S Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption ported shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance wtth 1948CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal ba 30 days from foe date-of such sate. Dated: NOVEMBER 3. 2004 Amoriqueet Mortgage Company Mortgsigee Attorneys: Potortvo & Associates, P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (348) 544-5123 °~’ FORECLOSURE NOTICE TWs firm to a debt co Be ctor attempting to ©oitoct a debL Any information oMtonod wM bo used lor this purpose. If you are In the MHitary, phase crwlT* our office at the num* ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Doteutt hea boon made in foe conditions of a certain mortgage made by: WMam C Tolas and Tonia J Toflee. husband and wito to Amoriqueet Mortgage Company, a Doteware Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 18,2001 and recorded September 27, 2001 in Instrument 4 1067252 Barry County Records, Mtahigan on which mortgage there is dtomod to bo duo to foe date hereof foe sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Thirty-Seven Dotters end Sixteen Cents ($78,037.16) inducting interest 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate conttonod in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nodes is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foredoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtoos, or some part of foam, to pubttc venue, to the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml to 1D0PM. on Thursday. December 16,2004. Said premises are situated In VHlage of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 142 rods North of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 15, in Township 4 North, of Range 7 WosL Vtttego of Woodtond, Barry County, Mtahigsn, thence East 9 rode, thence North 8 rods 131/2 tool thence West 9 rods, thsneo South 8 rods 13 1/2 toot to foe ptoco of beginning. Commonly known as 368 N Main Street, Woodtond Ml 48897 The redemption period shatt bo 6 months from foe date of such sate, untoes determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted: NOVEMBER 4, 2004 Amoriqueet Mortgage Company Mortgage* Anomeys: PotosSvo 4 AaaocWM. P.C. 911 South BM. Sum IOO Rochwttr HIM. Ml 4S307 (249) 944-5123 man CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of foe City of Hastings will convene on December 14th at 2D0 p.m. The board wB meet in the conference Room, City Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan, for foe purpose of reviewing and cor­ recting clerical errors and mutual mistake of fact. Eligible tax­ payers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time in person or by letter. Jeddo Timmerman mm™CltyAaeaeoor ShoH Foractoaut* NoSea (MCounUoa) MORTGAGE SALE - tMau> hM Mn mad. In the condakm, ol a monoaoe made by FRANCIS L GRIMES II AND DEBRA J. GRIMES. HUSBAND ANO WIFE » NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. CALIFORNIA. Mongagaa. dated Juty 25. 2003, and recorded on Saptorftar 5. 2003. as mstnirnent No 11125W. Barry County Record,. Michigan, and aaaignad by said mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING ANO SERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING 4 SECURI­ TIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERES 2003-CBB WITHOUT RECOURSE, by M Meipimert dated August #, 2003. and recorded cn Marah Z 2004. aa Inseument No. 1123029, Bany County Records, MkHgan. on which message two N claimed io be due al the dab hereof the wm ol »na hundred eevanty tauaend ■» hundred abdy Bight and 27/100 DoMrs (S370J09Z7), Indudkig sMrwat at 9.750% par annum. w*h atfumatM naa rider. Under tie power of eaN contained In aaid mortticos and the atatda In auch caae made and ptovided. nedee n hereby gNen M aald mortgage wN be toredoeed by a aaN of ta mortgaged pramen, or eome part of Item, al pubic vendue. M the Berry County CourthotiM. Haatnge. Ml. at 100 pun on December 19. 2004. Said pramNaa am atuded m TOWNSHIP OF THORHAPPLE. Barry County. MkNgan and are described as: LOT 3, NEAR’S WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1. PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, ACCORDWG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 81. The redemption period shtoi bo 6 months from fos date of such sate, untoss determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 6003241a. in which case foe redemption period shal bo X days from foe date of such sale. Dated: November 18,2004 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICNG AGREE­ MENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003, AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING A SECURmZATlON LLC, FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., LITTON LOAN SERVIONG LP Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: fieeignss of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremton A Associates, P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Subs 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-8616 For informatton Ptoaee Cett: (248) 540-7701 wwm (12®) MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BtoORttMTlOH WE OBTAM WttXKUBQ) FOR THAT PURPOML. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Tffip OOte OteV Ba reecindad by the foreclotoag mortgoBttB- to that ovohL your dcMagae, N say, ehatt Ba BaB> ad eotety to the return of ttie bM amount ten­ dered at otoe, plus IntafeeL MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. MBer and Unda Mtttor, hueband and tote, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999, and recorded on November 29,1989 In Instrument 1036490. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Rtrtr One, National association, as Trustee as seeignse by an assign­ ment doted October 22, 1999 recorded on June 9, 2000 in instrument 1045381. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dtomod to bo duo to foe date hereof foe sum of cignTy-Nme i nousano i wo rmnuroo tignry-o*ven And 31/100 Dotters ($8938731). Indudtog interest at 123% per annum. Under the power of sate oonttonod in said mort­ gage and foe statute In auch case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given foot odd mortgage toi KNucneoa oy a saw or me mortgages premieM, or oomopart of them, to pubttc vendue, to foe Barry County Courthoueo in Hastings to IDO PM. on January 6. 2005. Said premtoos are situated in Townehip of OrangeviBe. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: at the Northeast comer of foe Soufowoto 1/4 of foe Norfooato 1/4 Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 10 Wool OrangevBs Township, Berry County. Mchigan; foonco Esto 315 toot along foe North 1/8 Hno of atod Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 mtoutes Wool 1219. 6 toot toong foe oontoritoo of Lindsey Road Right-of-Wisy tor foe True Ptoco of Beginning; foonco South 22 degrees 46 mtoutes Wed. 2183 toot along etod oontertino; foonco North 83 degrees 59 minutes Wsto. 2453 toot; foence South 77 degrees 17 mtoutes Wool 50 toot; thence North 87 degrees 26 mtoteoe Wool 432.16 toot to the point of htoreoction of a Ins herein under deecribed as Ins **A**; thence North 14 degress 06 minutes 40 seconds East 360 tool more of lees, toong Uno **A" to a point which ttoe North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Point of Beginning of Mis decription; thence South 75 degrees 54 mtoutes 20 seconds East 744 tool more of teas, to the Ptoco Ol Beginning. Line *'AM being dooertboef as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Soufowest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running foonco West 40 rods tor foe Place of Beginning; thence Gouthwooterty to foe Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of fos Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 wxl for the Place of Ending The redemption period shal be 12 months from foe date of auch stoo. Doted: December 2. 2004 For more intormation, ptoase cal: FC H 248.5931300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Bank One. National Aseodation. as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8041977F01 STATE OF IBCHWAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-24164-DE Estate of Earl Engie Jr. Date of birth 6®4rt920. :O AlL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Ewf Engie Jr., who Wed at 8980 N. Woodtond Road, Woodtond. Michigan (tied 11/104 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al cteirm against foe estate tott tw torever barred unless presented to James Wickham, named per­ sonal representative, or proposed representative, or to both foe probate court at 220 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49048 and the named/propooed per­ sonal representative wtthin 4 monfoe after foe dote of puMcation of this notice. November X. 2004 James J. Goutoozo (P44497) 250 East Street Freeport. Ml 49325 (289)945-2255 Jarnos Wickham 10718 Davenport Rd. Woodtond Mi 48897 (269) 367-4091 TH® RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR A! I EMF I BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON 081ABHB) WBX BE U86) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtiJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condMone at a mortgage made by Raymond Ltttoy and ChrlaBno Utiey, husband and wtto. to CMtoandto Mortgage Company. Inc. tA/a Aaeoctatoo Home Equity Services he., mortgagee, doted September X. 2000 and recorded October 27,2000 to Inetiumonl Number 1051255, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortpags foe sum of FortyJtour Thousand Itoo Hundred Sovonly-Ntoe and 80/IX Dottars ($44379.80) toctodfr® interest st foe rate of 1139% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In the mort­ gage and foe statutes d foe State of Mtahigsn. notice Is hereby given fool foe mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premtoos, or some part of foem. at pubttc vonuo at foe Bany County Courthoueo In Hastings In Bony County, MtaNgon at IDO p.m. on December 18, 2004 The premtoos are iocatod In foe VBago of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of block 9 of Samuel Roush's addttton to the VBago of Freeport aocordtog to foe recorded ptal thereof as recorded in Iber 1 of ptato on page 23 The redemption period shal bo 8 montae from foe date of such ooto, untoes tite proper^ is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 16003241a in which case foe redemption ported ahattboXdoyetramfoedateoffosatae TOALL ine rorecxreng mortgagee can reacted foe sate in foe event a 3rd party buys foe ^property and there is a sfrnuttanoous reooMton wtth foe borrower, te foot event your damages. I any. are ttmttod ootoiy to foe return of the bid amount .tendered al aato. Dated: November 18,2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CMRnenctai Mortgage Company, Inc. Meta 4 sec elates Home Equity Services toe. . Aa Mortgagee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 4X07-6041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 201.1787 rrcoce Ln reongege rorocsoeure uomi THMRRMMADaTCOLLECTORATTBtiPTMG TO COLLECT A D8BT ANY BMORMATON WE OBTAM WAX BE MED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHABERS: TMe sate awy Bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoe boon made to foe condMone of a mortgage made by Lotend J. Doxtador, married huebend and Andrea M. Doxtador, married wile, original mortgagorfs), to Nuttfwtii Mortgage Services, Inc., Mortgagee, doted April 20. 19X, and recorded on Aprf 23. 1999 to instrument 1028633, and sosigned by mesne assignments to Chase ManheBwi Mortgage Corporation as asoignoo by an aeoignment doted September 21,2000 recorded on October 24,2000 In instrument 1051107, in Barry county records, MtaNgon, on which mortgage there is otahnod to bo duo at the date hereof foe sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Ono Hundred Eighty-Six And 46/IX Dottore ($83,188^46). tedudhg interest N 73% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to auch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal said mortgage M bo torectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtoos, or some port of foem, al pubttc vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hastings st IDO PM, on JonueryB, 2005 Said premises are situated to Township al Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are deootoed as: Unit 7 of Guernsey Highlands, a condominium accord­ ing to too Master Deed recorded in Uber 6M. Pago 592. and the Rret Amendment recorded In Uber 688, Pago 222, together wtth righto in gonoraioommon elements and Inlimited common elements as set forth in said Maetor Deed and daoerfoed In Act W of the Pubttc Acts of 1978. as amended, Bany County Records The redompNon period ehatt bo 6 monfos from foe dote of ouch sate, unless determined Con­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from ths date of such sate. Doted: December 2.2004 For more infonruition, please cal: FC S 248.5931304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms, Mchigan 48025-5822 File F041637F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thtasday. Dacambar 2. 2004 - Page 15 NOTICES MM MQKmAflLftME This firm is a debt collector attempting to cottea s dsbL and any rtermaten obtained wB bo ueod kf that purpooo. Defautt has occurred in a mortgage made by Lote Van Lowen and Hetty Showman, a married woihan and a single woman, to Aral National Bank of A-norica, dated August 20. 2003 and recorded on September 10,2003 in Instrument No. 1112988, dsbL which is now $71.45L28. Tho'mortgage wB be torsctoaed by a safe of the property, at public auction to ths highest bidder, on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 100 pun. local SWTS OF IBCHnAN JUDICIAL ORCUCT - FAIRLY DtVlSKM BARRY COUNTY PETITION NO. 93 6484 TO: EAULY PEARL FRALEY. IN THE MATTER OF: PHILLIP WOOD County Trial Court -Partly DMaion IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that EMILY PEARL PRAUY pamdy appaar Moto the court at StaRna and pMoe alalad atxtw. NOTICE: The permanency plenning heertng le to review Vw progrwM being mode toward the cMdk intereet at 11.5 percent, torectoeuro costs, attorney note parental rights. Pete: November 15,,2004 ___ Joeeph B. Beckus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Laneing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 (12/9) PURPOSE. NORPY (148) $82<IOOF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MLITARY DUTY. made by Chad L Suraton, married to Sharon Surtlten d Birry County, MtahigaA. Mortgage to of October, AD. 2002. end recorded in the office of the nsgletor of Deeds, tor the County of Berry end HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK. MC., Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on February 14, 2003, in instrument 1097882, Berry County Records. Michiqai, on which mort- MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made m Morrow, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank of Indtanapoks. Mortgagee, dated November 6. 2002, and recorded on December 10,2002 in instrument 1093420. in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there Under the power of sale contained in said mod- be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bam/ County Courthouse in Hastings al 1XX) PM, on Said premises ere situated in Township of Prairevilte. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 1 and the North 1/2 of Lot 2 of A.D., 2002. In Instrument No. 1093086 of Bany k>w« tw 208i day of October, AO. 2004, aatognod to Deutedw Bank N—onal Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beech Mortgage Loan Trust 2002- Short Forodoewa NoBca * Barry County PETER M. SCHNEDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) $38-7408 F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MEJTMIY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL HASKINS md MARY BETH HASKINS. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Etedrorac RegtoPatton Systems, Inc., ("MERS1 eoteiy as nominee tor hciudbig interact twre on at 10.95% (ten point new aaid mortgage er any part thereof. Now, therefore, of Mtahigan in ouch case made and provided, notice AD.. 2006, at 1:00 olctorfc aaid mortgage wH bo est bidder, al Wo Barry County Courthoueo In Hastings, ML Barry County. Mtahigan, of the prom i recorded In Uber 2 of Plato, on Page 70. The redemption period shal be 6 months from doned In accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 18.2004 FC W 248.5931312 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank ol Indianapolis Mda Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianites 30400 Tategraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8040167FD1 Addtttontotw al MartaRa, m lhe Townahip ------- --- -------------- j raeeraeu fsw eterauv. Ita 0:62-1704XJ7-007-00 Beginning at a point on the South lino of Section 8, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Woodtond Township, Barry County, Mtahigan. dtotant West 687.88 foot from the Southeast comer of said sec­ tion; thonce West along said South ine, 642.00 toot; thence North 00*l9'30’ East. 339.00 foot; thonce East paraM wtth said South Ine, 642.00 feet; thonce South 0019*30* West. 339.00 tost to ths pteoo of beginning. Subfoa to an oooomsnt tor tnereor ror uoroan noao. • The redemption period shal be 12 months from doned In accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. in FINANCIAL NETWORK, NC. Mortg^oe PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 BY: Doniei E. Bate. (P-68601) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Richards and Mandy L Richards, husband and wNs. original mortgagors), to Mortgage EtoOronte Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 27.2003, and recorded on March 6, 2003 In instrument 1098862. in Barry county records. due al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Ttoo And 41/100 Dolars ($120,732.41), inducing interest at 6^5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort- bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premtoos, or come part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on Said premises sre stuatod in Township ol Assyria, Barry County, Mtahigan, and am deecribed doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in from the date of auch sate. Dated: November 25. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte 404I403F01 _____ THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thfo otee may be Estate of JOANN KAY YATES. Deceased DOB 07-25-1946 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has boon made in »ho condtttorw of a mortgage made by WWam M. D««e and Brenda 8. Dawe, husband ano ^Ne. orig­ inal inortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 7,2002, and recorded on October 15,2002 in irwtrument 108940!i. in Barry county records. Mtahigan, on which mextgage there is claimed to be YWBRRIHB A OBBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT94G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION WB OBTAM MU BE UBED FOR THAT PUR- neUNNEii every week! THE NUMBER BCLOWM YOU ARE M ACTIVE ULfOTRY DUTY. Beginning at a point on the east ine of section MORTGAGE SALE * Default has been made in on August 29, 2000 in instrument 1048803, and New Jersey Corporation ment dated April 9. 2001 , . . II in Insbument 1069740, wi warry uuuiay rococos, Mtcntgan, on wnten mon­ the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred TWonty-Six And 07/100 Dollars ($120,326.07), toduding interest at 4.5% por annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In tw matter of BETTY ANN PURGIEL. Trust dated April 4. 2003. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. BETTY ANN PURGIEL. who kvod at 407 East Lincoln Street. Hastings. Mtahigan died November BETTY A PURGIEL TRUST, and dated April 4, 2003. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Merchai Martin was named as the trustee serving at sentad to Marchal Martin the named trustee at 1524 Baythom Drive, Weafoy Chapel. Florida 33543 Heslinga, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Merchai Mate 1524 Baythom Drive Weetoy Chapel, Ronds 33543 813-907-8433 cram. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Hearing wH be held by the PrtertovHte Township Township Hal. 10115 S Norris Road, within tw Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that tw ttem(s) to be condcfered at this Pubic Hawing include, si brief, the following: 1) Applicant Larry Ricco of 11311 Sunfish Drive, Ddton. Ml 49046. parcel *12-012-00507 The This property in question to zoned *R2* Single Fsmtty - Medium Density. Residential District All interested persons are invited to be present or submil written comments on this special land aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materiota being considered st the hearing upon live (5) days notice to the PrairievBe Township Clerk. Individuals with draabilrties requiring auxikary aids or services should contact the PmktovRe Township Clerk. Fto fO4O49OFO1 STATE OF IBCHK2AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY (12/2) newsstands throughout Bany Comty South 99 loot along said east Ine; thence West 400 feet; thence North 99 teat; thence East 440 leet to the place d beginning. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from Dated: NovemberlB. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC J 248J93.1311 Trot! 6 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Dated; November 23. 2004 KENNETH YATES. JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DAVID S. MCDUFFEE ATTORNEY FOR INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 600 EAST MAIN STREET CALEDONIA Ml 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-2112 (12-2) Copies conveniently available on County CourthouM In IlMtlngl at 1:00 PM. cn January 0.2005. Said pramiaaa am situated m Toanahip ol Banknote. Bany County. Michigan, and ata of Section 34. Town 2 north. Range 8 West, distant South 1790 loot from the Northeast comer of Section 34* thence South 220 foot along said East Ine; thence West 440 feet; thence North 220 feet; thence East 440 feet to ths place of beginning. and the Barry County Probate Court. 206 W. Court Street Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. wtthto tour (4) months of the date ot this Notice. notice November 23, 2004 Robert L Byington P27821 (12/30) 10115 S. Norris Road 00636354 ba lor, ao aad by * aala of «w mortgaged prwrtaaa. County Courthouse in Heatings at 100 PM. on December 16,2004. Said premtoaa are situated In Township of Yankee Sprtogs, Bany County. Mtahigan. wxl vs deecribed aa: Paroei B: Beginning at a point on he Ea* Ine of Seaton 4, Tbwn 3 North, Range 10 West, dtotant North 00 degreee 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 396.00 toot from tw East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West 330.00 foot; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 fast; thenoe South 89 degress 59 minutes 40 seconds East 33000 teat teeaid East Ine; thonce North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 foot Estate of ROBERT H. KULL Date of birth: 04/09/48. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ROBERT H. KULL, who Itved at 12548 BURCHETT. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. Michigan <9ed9H3D4 Creditors of the decedent are notified that an unless presented to KATHLEEN M. BOSSINGER, The redemption period shall be 6 months from donrd In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds Dated: November 11,2004 FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P£. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farma. Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte 4039722F01 I Excludes Diael & 3C0C 220 WEST COURT STREET. SUITE 303, HAST|plffit5UJt Subject to an easement lor pubic highway purpos- said section 2386.71 feet to the piece of beginning; Dated: November 25. 2004 For more information, ptease caR: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *041358F01 County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wli Troy, Mtahigan 48094 WWR403930456 7, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County, Mtahigan; thence South 00 degrees d a curve to the right whose radius measures 2000.00 feet and whose chord bears North 01 degree IS minutes 00 seconds West 220.05 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds East 780.37 feet to the piece d beginning, Bany County Records The redemption period shal be 12 months from County Courthoueo in Hastings al 1XX) PM. on January 6,2005. Said promises ere situated in Townchip of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Mtahigan. and are described as: Lot 8 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6, Weet Gun Lake Resort Ptat accordtog to the recorded Wefonm. Ktotarf A Reto Co., LPA. Notes Of Mortgage Forocioeure Sato WE OBTAM WLL BE USED POR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MLITARY DUTY. vided. notes ts hereby given twt said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of tw mortgaged premtoM. Forty-Two Thousand Rvo Hundred Fifty-Nine And 56/100 Dolars ($14L6fiM), including interest at 9.4% por annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- Dated: November 19,2004 fMERS”) solely as nominee for Lender and MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin R. Skinner, a single man and Lisa A. Groendyk. a sin­ gle woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Regtstrabon Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 6.2003, and recorded on June 17,2003 in instrument 1106614. in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred TwentyFour And 95/100 Dolars ($123,524.95), indudng interest at 6 25% per annum. Under the power d safe contained In said mort- MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($100,300.86). including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in acid mort- County Courthoueo in Hastings, Mtahigan, al 1XX) o'clock pun., on January 6,2005. Said premtoos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and «o STATE OF MKHKUN The Probate Court tor the County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CRE DTTORS 7385 Bouman Dr. Middtevtoe. Ml 49333. dtod September 13. 2004 ed eotofy to the return of the bid emouqt ton- One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty And 14/100 Dolors ($159,940.14), including The property is located at Cartton Township. * Barry County, Mtahigan, and is described in the thereof tor purpose* of ingress snd egress. Township of Certton. Also a 1989 Patna Mobile Home, Serial 813091AB. The redemption perioo wB be one year from the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MLITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio sate may bo aftoctod by the following Mtahigan. The property wB be sold to pay the Commondng al the Northeast comer of the East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Seaton 16, Town 4 North, Range 8 West tor a place of beginning; thence South 150 feet; thenoe West 1462 foot; thenoe North 150 toot; thenoe East 1462 NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTNN W8X BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. publication of this notice. GARY E. APPS P46306 132 WEST SOUTH STREET. SUITE 415 KALAMZZOO. Ml 49007-4723 (289) 385-0009 KATHLEEN M BOSS ING JR 6436 NASH ROAD NORTH TONAWANDA.NY 14120 (716) 632-8715 I OUdy Jeep MAKI fapn* 12/17/M wvnvVMI •MKOUNT I l COUPON «wrawo»wwr.oBcowfT,15*swi ■MrraMnVNMF -discount *i5*OW J fr/43<r Tim.. Thun. Fn 8 KMjpm. Sat 10-3pm t �Page 16 - Thursday. December 2. 2004 - The Hasnngs Banner Thirteen Hastings students receive AP Scholar honors Thirteen Hastings High School students students have at least one more year in ing of multiple-choice and free-response have earned the designation of ”AP Scholar” by the College Board in recogni­ which to complete college-level work and possibly earn another AP Scholar award. (essay tion of exceptional achievement on the col­ The College Board's AP program offers lege-level Advanced Placement program students a chance to take challenging col­ lege-level courses while still in high school, exams. Three students qualified for the AP and to receive college credit, advanced or questions problem-solving) (except for the studio art exam which eval­ uates students' original artwork). The College Board's mission is to con­ nect students to college success and oppor­ tunity. It is a not-for-profit membership Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP placement, or both for successful perform­ ance on cbe AP exams. About 17 percent of organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Founded in 1900. the exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students the more than one million high school stu­ dents in almost 15.000 secondary schools association is composed of more than 4.500 schools, colleges, universities, and other were Mark Ferrali, Matthew Hoffman and worldwide who took AP exams performed educational organizations. Jeremy Lock wood. Four HHS students qualified for the AP at a sufficiently high level to merit the Each year, the College Board senes over three million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges college-ievei Scholar with Honor award by earning an recognition of AP Scholar. Students took AP exams last May after average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP completing exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students courses at their high schools. The College through major prog rains and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, Board recognizes several levels of achieve­ financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and challenging were Amanda Becktel. Randy Hair?. Daniel ment based on student’s performance on AP learning. Among its best-known programs Hodges and Kristin Pufpaff. Six HHS students. Andrew Bolthouse. exams. Most of the nation’s colleges and univer­ are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the Margo Cooklin. Brian Doozan. Jonathan Advanced Placement program (AP). The College Board is committed to the princi­ Hilary sities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance on Hutchins, qualified for the AP Scholar the AP exams. More than 1.400 institutions mitment is embodied in all of its programs, Award by completing three or more AP award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient services, activities and concerns. Hollister, Amanda Hurless and examinations with grades of 3 or higher. Of this year’s award recipients at Hastings High School, two were juniors. number of qualifying grades. Thirty-four AP exams are offered in a Amanda Hurless and Kristin Pufpaff. These wide variety of subject areas, each consist­ ples of excellence and equity, and that com­ Abandoned cat rescued from dumpster HASTINGS — A cal in a carrier was found in a trash dumpster Nov. 26 al the Laser Wash Car Wash on South Hanover Street The cat was rescued by a good Samaritan and taken by police officers to the animal con­ trol office. Abandoning an animal is a criminal offense. Any animal can be dropped off with no fee at the Barry County Animal Control Shelter on Industrial Park Drive. 12-gauge shotgun with scope found CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A 12-gauge single barrel shotgun with a scope was found Nov. 26 by a resident near the corner of East M-43 Highway and Andrus Rond about two miles west of Charlton Park Road. There is a serial number on the weapon. To identify and reclaim the shotgun, please call the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. Trooper Bany Schrader, at (269) 948-8283. Gun, television stolen in buglary HASTINGS — Officers are investigating a breaking and entering of a home in the 500 block of West Colfax Street that occurred late afternoon or early evening Nov. 23. The victim had left for a short time and upon returning found that someone had forced their way into the residence through the garage doer entrance. Once inside the suspects) took a 19-inch color television and a 12 gauge Mossburg shotgun. Anyone with more information about the break-in may contact the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744. Guaranteed Interest! Woman injured in 3-car accident We offer products crith ennuel effective yields m high m CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A three-car pileup was reported Nov. 25 in the area of 6200 North Broadway. FOR SALE A 40-year-oid female was reported to have suffered neck injuries and was rem by ambu­ lance to Pennock Hospital for treatment HOME SWEET HOME Quaranteed for 5 years cn Single Premium Tax-deferred Annuities Wo accept 401 k nrilevors • Interest compounded tax-deferred • Guaranteed never to fall below 3% • Surrender charges may apply for early withdrawal • From Farm Bureau Ute Insurance Company of Michigan— Policy tLP 117 (9-98) Aiconoi a Tactor in (nsoroeny incident Lovely, new homes in Hastings 420 East Center Street - $125,500 620 East Hobble Street - $122,000 HASTINGS — Jamie Ray James. 25 of East Lansing, was arrested for being a disorderly person Nov. 25 when Hastings City Police officers were dispatched to an unknown dis­ turbance behind the County Seal lounge near the comer of Jefferson and Court streets. Officers located the man near the parking lot with his trousers partially down urinating Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and over 1600 square feet on a wall, and be continued to do so even as patrons leaving the establishment walked past him. It appears alcohol played a role in the incident Car towed for improper license plate • 30-year competitive, fixed-rate mortgage required • Interest-free MSHDA subsidy available up to $20,000 to reduce High Interest and a Lifetime Retirement Income. Call todayl Lynn Denton z Middleville-Nashville-Caledonia 1-800-443-5253 J | YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A vehicle was impounded from the side of the road on South Yankee Springs Road near Bowens Mills. The Oldsmobile four door had an improper license plate on it that waa registered to a 1991 Chevrolet from Freeport The vehicle was locked aad no key waa found oa the car. The car was towed and impounded by Bany County Sheriff’s Department Deputies. mortgage and pay dosing costs, with $54100 forgiven in five years -Moderate income guidetines apply HaamedHSWMS4«7er7MfMMSW WrMbnsed.eeuBtegwenn.miltj Woman held for assaulting boyfriend fO> S HASTINGS — Fawn Hobert. 22 of Hastings, was arrested Nov. 26 on charges of domes­ tic assault. She has been accused of attacking her 19-year-old former boyfriend. He bad apparently went to the residence to retrieve personal belongings when Hobert attacked him. causing minor injuries. Officers confronted Hobert about the incident a short time later arid she admitted to the assault. HASTINGS Charming new custom built two bedroom ranch. 1,200 sq. ft., 1-1/2 baths, oak cabi­ nets, main floor laundry, central air. Deck off dining room, daylight windows, 2 stall garage. Must see. J ! I • • Three-Bedroom • Two-car Attached Ranch Garage • 3-season porch •$124,000(2409222) • Large double lot • Call Tracy Baker • 1.5 baths -i HUM • Stolen shotgun found near theft site HASTINGS — A Hastings man who had his father’s shotgun stolen from his car had it returned to him after a person found the weapon in its case in the 400 block of West Madison Nov. 26. The gun was found down the street from where it was stolen on Nov. 17. $135,000 620 Howard Lane, Hastings Call 369-765-3510 I 217-2078 3XU1 HASTINGS — Officers are investigating a larceny front a car parked in the 100 block of East State Street Nov. 27. in which someone was reported to have stolen prescription drags. The woman, who was from Nashville, said she had parted her car in the parking lot of ACE Hardware at around 12:26 p.m. and left a variety of prescriptions drags in her vehi­ cle. Upon returning she found that several pills were missing from their containers. It appears entry was made into the vehicle through a defective door. 31POM3ftOlJ ------------------------ —-------- Now taking reservations for Christmas parties Rpmantie Jacuzzi Suites family Get-fEWags Leisure amenities include: • Children's Movies In Our Theater . £> n . . Inn CA Restaurant • • • • ' I Coty and beautifully decorated rooms \ starting at Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Fitness Center Complimentary Continental Breakfast Weekdays Complimentary High Speed Internet Access Luxurious $950° Lakeside Suites also available ' Inn 888.4863253 Restaurant 269.6723202 Saturday Breakfast Buffet-? who am / $8" Sunday Brunch - » tirrt pm / Adults516” Children 1? & under s8” Serving Lunches 9ai1y -M-feinwr3pm/stringats5’> -ttouroc &nfag-Ttaradag/4-9pm Pri««al/4H0pm SUM ' CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABLE . WWW.BA' cockthi. mr With Exceptional Cuisine and Elegant Atmosphere. Now taking dinner reservations for 5 - 7 & 9 pm limited seating Equipped with a 92' screen /or presentation. Breakfast Or Lunch Can Be Provided 11456 Marsh Celebrate Ml • Lyle Jordan, 65, of Woodland, was sen­ tenced Nov. 18 in Barry County Circuit Court to prison for a minimum of seven years and two months to a maximum of 15 years with credit of 82 days served and $180 in fines for two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 16. The charges are from his arrest in January 2004 in Woodland Township. There were two letters from the victim's parents read aloud during the sentencing and Circuit Court Judge James Fisher also made a recommendation that Jordan is never to be paroled. It was also noted that six of the original eight charges against Jordan were dismissed. • Kenneth Hernandez, 24, of Battle Creek, was sentenced Nov. 18 to a continuation of his probation, nine months in jail with credit for two days served, and his drivers license suspended for two counts of probation viola­ tion. His probation and remaining jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of $600 in court assessments. He was charged with two counts operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on two sep­ arate occasions in March and April. • Scott Willett, 26. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Nov. 18 to one year on probation, and $1,974 in court costs for one count of assault and one count of larceny from a person. These charges stem from his arrest in Hastings in October. The assault charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. The larceny from a person is a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. • Thomas Griffin, 21, of Nashville, was sentenced Nov. 18 to five years probation, two one-year jail sentences with credit for 58 days served, mental health counselirg, and $2,680 in fines and costs for two counts of attempted criminal sexual conduct third degree with a person 13 to 15 years of age. These two felony charges have a maximum penalty of five years in prison and will be served at the same time. • James Litnianski, 31, of Hastings, was sentenced Nov. 18 to 24 months probation, six months in jail with credit for 26 days served, and $2,700 in fines and costs for one felony count of possession of the controlled substance methamphetimine and one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon. These charges are from his arrest ir Castleton Township in August and have a maximum penalty of five to ten years and/or $5,000 to $15,000 in fines. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 2004 - Page 17 James E. Rea BELLEVUE - James E. Rea, age 48, of Bellevue, passed away as a result of an acci­ dent in Florida Sunday, November 27.2004. He was bom August 11, 1956 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles M. and Elberta J. (Cummins) Rea. Jim worked for Fort Custer National $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 Cemetery. He enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motor­ cycles. going fishing with his son, camping and traveling. He is survived by his son, Richard J. C. Rea of Bellevue; daughters. Shannon and Cresta Carpenter, grandson, Kelton Peabody; broth­ ers. Charles Rea of Wyoming. Scott Rea, John and Richard Rea. all of Battle Creek; sister. Sharon Ford of Union City; special friend, Colleen McQuem and former wife, Denise Rea. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends are welcome to visit Jim’s home on Friday evening, December 3, 2004. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Jim’s home with Pastor Gary Newton. In Jim’s honor, a memorial run is being 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell £295. (517)204-0600 planned for July of 2005 going to Benton. III. Please contact the family for further details. A graveside service will be held Monday. December 6. 2004 at I p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to the fam­ ilyArrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set. S1.K4K) new, sell $350/best. (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo (269)948-0502 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attachments & 3 cases, some work, some don't, $300 obo. Call (269)945-9340. FOR SALE: 8x12 shed, like new, $850. (269)838-8611 FOR SALE: ORGAN! GULBRANSEN TRANSISTOR WITH PEDAL BOARD, $500 OBO. (269)445-2905 Grand Opening IS YOUR CD MATURING SOON? SEE ERIC LUTHY IN OUR TRUST AND INVESTMENT GROUP FOR INVESTMENT ADVICE. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 SNAP-ON ENGINE PICK­ ER, never used, $700; Lin­ coln Squarewave 175 Tig A Arc welder, Sl,200; Snap-On tool box, brand new, paid $4,800, sell for $4,000; OTC Portapower, used once, $300. (269)945-9340 FOR RENT: lakefront small 2 bedroom trailer north of Prairieville. Pets OK’ $400/ month, first & last required. (269)948-2488 MEADOWSTONE APART­ MENTS AND MEADOW­ STONE HOMES in Hast­ ings. Call for monthly spe­ cials. (269)945-0906 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condi­ tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ tor, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs 4 Stratton engine, $750. Call (269)948-4190. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 HAND WELDERS: MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for experienced welders for a company in Ionia. MUST be available for ALL shifts. Qualified candidates must have previous on the job ex­ perience with hand, robotic mig or tig welding. Pay rates will start © $10+ depending on shift. Mandatory over­ time is also required. A sta­ ble/steady work history, negative drug screen & relia­ ble transportation to Ionia is also a must. Contact MAN­ POWER today for more in­ formation........ (269)948-3000. EOE FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. 2 FREE GARAGE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: MANPOWER of Hastings currently accepting applica­ tions for an EXPERIENCED Accounts Payable Clerk m Hastings. Pay rate will start © $9. Hours will be 8am430pm Monday-Friday. Po­ sition is long term with pos­ sibility of hire in. Experience with JDE is also a MUST. Qualified candidates must have an updated resume for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information....(269)948™ FDF__________________ EXCELLENT INCOME: NATIONAL Capital Fund­ ing Group now hiring court house researchers. Will train to work from home on your computer. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-440­ 7234. A big thank you to all who sent cards or called for my 80th birthday. You've made it a very special day. Herb Jarrett *92 ARCTIC CAT snowmo­ bile $900. Call after 5pm. (269)948-8097 DELTON SCHOOLS: 3bd Ranch on country setting, 1 acre, 2 bath attached 2 stall garage, swimming pool new well, new roof. Asking $79,000. May consider land contract. Call (269)623-3880 after 5pm. HOME FOR SALE: 3br, lo­ cal area. Nice yard. $300 down. $685 per month. Call (517)323-7842. IONIA ANTIQUE MALL HOLIDAY DISCOUNT SALE: December 4th throughout the month of De­ cember. 10% discount over $10.00, up to 50% on select items. Excluded: new prod­ ucts and firm items. Lay­ aways negotiated. Down­ town Ionia, Ml. 7 days, 10am-5pm. (616)527-6720. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never us?d! King, $150. (517)719-8062' $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set bought/never used. Cost over $800. (517)2044)600 SALE in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... Huang, City Bank ■ 269-945-2401 ■ http://www.haanngK3rybank.com [Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed The Hastings BANNER May Lose Value' • 945-9554 Call TODAY for your FREE Insurance quote SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2004 ■ 7^0 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint. Rogers, Lyons, GreenMd. Carr, Hawthorne & 0 guests. Trustee Loo was aboent Adopted Ordinance No. 2004-104 by roti cal vote. Closed meeting. Opened the pubic hearing on the 2005 Budget. Approved by roll cal to raise Supervisor Carr's yearly salary by $1,500. Motion made and approved by roN can vote for the Clerk to prepare the budget tor adoption at the November board meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submMed. Robin Hawthorne. C<erk Attested to by, Jim Carr. Supervisor okkw (12/2) Insurance* Auto * Home ■ Life NEW MEMBERS Only... *48.nn (NEW Ask for Rodney Todd Hastings Branch Associate 226 N. Church Street .Membership Sale 269-945-6388 I Now Through December 15, 2004 1-800-813-1747 Iaaa Santa's The Ml Week 2004 Buick LeSabre Democratic .< Victory Party!!! (i Michigan Voted For John F. Kerry and Barry County Flayed Its Part! Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 • 6pm Thomas Jefferson Hall ADMISSION: ONE DEMOCRATIC OR DOHERTY YARD SIGN HI ANY CONDITION If your sign was stolen or came up missing, or you could not get one... a simple statement that you wanted a sign will pay for your dinner. . All of you did your part. Every vote in Michigan counted. The Kerry vote here set a recon! and WE ARE CELEBRATING! •3636. 3800V-6. IlkebrandnewtS8K1M MHOMCt So join with your many old friends and the many new ones you will meet at this very special night of fun, food, frolic & music. GAVIN • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 269-795-3318 * 616-891-8151 MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND WE WILL ALL CELEBRATE TOGETHERI �Page 18 - Thursday December 2 2004 - The Hastings Banner Middleville girl to perform in ‘Nutcracker’ ballet in GR tus). Besides the Nutcracker, we perform including Maria Kowroski. principal at the St. Cecilia music society and the Art Festival." Spagnuolo said. dancer with New York City Ballet. That When asked about the different roles she danced in the Nutcracker, she ances are now on sale and can be pur­ chased by calling the Ballet Box Office ai 616-454-4771 extension 10. or order­ coveted role will be shared by Martha Bellamy. Miriam Ernest, and Mary Toth ing through Ticketmaster. replied. "My first dance role was an in this season’s production. The Grand Rapids Ballet also will pre­ Performances include four matinees, Dec. 4. 5. II and 12 at 2 p.m.. and four angel, then I was a mouse, and this year I’m a Bon Bon. which are babies that senting two tours of The Nutcracker in December. The company will bring the evening shows. Dec. 3. 4. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. at De Vos Hall. 245 Monroe in hide under grandma Ginger’s skirt. Next production to the Dogwood Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Ticket prices year I hope to be a clown." Fremont Dec. 15, and will perform with The Nutcracker is a yearly dance pro­ duction that features professional ballet the Jackson Symphony at The Potter Center in Jackson Dec. 18-19. range from $ 15-545 with discounts available for children, seniors, and dancers, the senior company and junior groups. Tickets for the Grand Rapids perform­ company trainees. The production draws a crowd of 20.000 during its two week­ end performances. The return of the holiday favoritew ill be for eight performances in De Vos Hall Dec. 3-5 and 10-12. Special guest artists, Maria Kow roski and Charles Askegard return to dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fain and Nutcracker Prince Dec. 3-5. Sponsored by Huntington Bank. “The Nutcracker” has become a family tradi­ tion. charming West Michigan audiences This is one way for more than 30 years. many families celebrate the holidays with the festive sights and sounds of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company and the Grand Rapids Symphony when they Nikki Spagnuolo unite to bring this holiday classic to life. The professional dancers are joined by Life is busy this time of year for Nikki Spagnuolo. 12. of Middlevillewho is dancing as a Bob Bon with the Grand Rapids Ballet Company’s production of my homework there.” Her ballet classes are 90 minutes long. more than 100 community children, directed by Laura Berman. "GRBC’s Nutcracker is a Michigan Spagnuolo started dancing with the GRBC when she was 7 years old. It is classic.” Berman said. "Children of all the only professional ballet company in Michigan and it provides its dancers ages, on stage as well as in the audience, look forward to the experience of this company isn’t easy, especially when with the opportunity to begin formal bal­ production. This is definitely a tradition going to school all day. attending regular let training in preparation for a profes­ that is passed from generation to genera­ ballet classes four days per week and sional dance career. The ballet company tion and we’re proud to be able to share rehearsing for her role in the upcoming recently started offering the pre-profes- it with West Michigan families.” dance production at De Vos Hall. "It’s a big commitment, being part of a sional trainees (senior and junior compa­ ny trainees) the chance to tour and dance anniversary for guest artist. Errol professional ballet company." she said. in Europe during the summer months. Shewman. to perform his memorable "The Nutcracker.” Being pan of a professional ballet "During this season. I’m sometimes at “I became part of the Junior Company This year also marks the 20th role as Dr. Drosselmeyer. In the two the Ballet Company six days a week, when I was in Level 2. now I am in decades Mr. Shew man has been bringing with dress and make-up rehearsal and Level 4 (the bailey company has seven levels before reaching a professional sta­ this character to life, he has seen many my regular ballet classes. I usually do young ballerinas dance the role of Clara. No school! Here’s part of the reason Some area motorists said they were surprised that so many schools were dosed in Barry County Wednesday morning because the main roads essentially were dear or at least passable. 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No. 50 PRICE 5OC Recount confirms victory for Prairieville Twp. Clerk by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A recount has confirmed the election of Democratic Township Clerk Norma Jean Nichols in Prairieville, but the tallying was set to resume today (Thursday) for Barban Cidry haa been named the new chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, it was announced Saturday at the local Dems' victory party at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Ckhy, who had been vice chair, succceds Mei Goebel, a retired Delton school teacher and administrator, who is stepping down after serving for four years. Goebel also had served as chairman of the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party for three yean. Selected as new vice chairman at the party was David Btiakert, who was an unsuccessful caadirlatr for 87th District State Representative this past fall. Carol Jones Dwyer remains as secretary and Ken Cicby treasurer. Orangeville Township Supervisor The atmosphere was almost festive Tuesday, as candidates, friends, supporters and election officials gathered in the cham­ bers of the Barry County Commissioners to begin the serious business of confirming the people's will. Narrow margins in two elections. Orangeville for the supervisors post and Prairieville for clerk, had led the losers to file for recounts. Democrat James Kahllo had been defeated by Republican Thomas Rook. 796-790. Shannon Metheny, the Republican candidate for township clerk in Prairieville had lost to incumbent Norma Jean Nichols by 13 votes. 904-891. Though recounts are normally done in alphabetical order, the Prairieville recount began shortly after 9 a.m. because the ballot box had arrived at the courthouse with clerk Nichols while Orangeville Township Clerk Patti Blauvelt had not yet arrived with the Orangeville ballots. Norval Thaler, chairman of the Barry County Board of Canvassers, and Patricia Walton, the Republican representatives, and Blanche Munjoy, Yvonne Markley, and Alberta Goebel, alternate, the Democratic representatives, began the process of a hand recount under the watchful eyes of Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith. Every step requires checking and verifica­ tion by a representative from each party and the appropriate entry on the correct form. After confirming the integrity of the ballot box. it was unsealed and the ballot bags were removed one precinct at a time. Ballots then were separated into four stacks, one at each comer of the table, and counted off into smaller stacks of ten. . The work developed its own rhythm, resembling a ballet. Thaler counted off ten, passed his ten to Munjoy, who recounted See RECOUNT, page 3 Hastings holiday concerts Sunday Santa Claus was coming.,. The music department of the Hastings Aiea Schools' has announce the annual holiday concerts win be held Sunday afternoon. Dec. IX The site for the concerts win be the Hastings High School gymmawm AU ooncertgoers wiU be recipients of both a musical and visual treat when the HHS gym is transformed into a beautiful •Festival of Lights,* aa the Bounds of Santa Claus came to Hastings for the 50th annual Christmas parade last Saturday afternoon. Santa was having a wonderful time as he road on the Hastings Women of the Moose float, which was filled with plenty of holiday cheer and happy children (Photo by Perry Hardin) Three MCTI students die in crash, 3 hospitalized Christmas ring through the concert hall. The middle school bands and choirs, under the direction of Joan BosserdSchroeder and Karen Schoen, win present the first concert, at 2 ptn “During tlris conceit, the audirnce win delight in the beautiful! simplicity of the middle school age aa they present holiday favorites with maturity beyond their youth." Bosserd-Scbroeder said. At 4 p.m.. also in the high school gym. the high school bands and choirs under the direction of Joe and Patti LaJoye, win paeaent the 18th anneal Christmas Collage Concert. This concert concept uses the aedrnique of Ending the music Dao a continuous, non-stop package of sound for one full hour. Between the concerts, the Hastings Choir Boosters will offer a reception in the foyer, where light refreshments win be served. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both concerts and the reception Jeweky artist’s reception slated Jewelry artist Lauren Stineman will welcome friends and jewelry lovers to a celebration of her work in a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Thomapplc Arts Council, 117 W. State St in Hastings. Stineman is a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. She hrs mounted an exhibit of 37 pieces of her work in the gallery, where it will be on display through Dec. 18. The Thomapple Arts Council Gallery is open Tuesdays from 9 to 5. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 in. until 7 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Stineman usually works with sheet sil­ ver working it into the shapes she wants for her creations. She also enjoys working with natural stones which she polishes, shapes and drills. Habitat ultimate winner of friendly GOP-Dem bet The winner of a bet between the chairmen of the Barry County Republican and Democratic parties was Habitat for Humanity, the beneficiary of a $200 donation. GOP Chairman Mark Englerth (left) and Mel Goebel, his Democratic counterpart, had a friendly $100 wager on the outcome of the presidential election and J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs held the money in escrow. Though Englerth won, he and Goebel decided to give the entire $200 to a charity. Shown here accepting it is Habitat Executive Director Louise Huriess while staff member Arthur 'Bud' Allerding (right) shows them the house under construction on East Marshall in Hastings. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) Township. A 1993 Mercuiy Villager, including the driver and five passengers, was traveling east on 4 Mile Road near Norris Road when the driver lost control. The mini-van ran off the south side of the roadway, collided with sev­ eral trees and overturned. All six occupants were students at MCTI in Prairieville Township, a residential training center for adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Tliree-fourths of stu­ dents at the school arc in their late teens and early 20s. The school is located on Pine Lake in Barry County. As a result of the collision two passengers. Glen D. Lloyd, 20, of Muskegon, and Noel L Gelfund. 19. of South Lyon, were ejected from the vehicle and later pronounced dead at the scene. An additional passenger Kelly A. Vargo. 21, of Redford, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of her injuries. Passenger Jonathon Eschtruth. 20. of Caro, and the driver, Rachel Kems. 20 of Trenton, were transported by Life Care ambulance to Borgess Hospital for further care and are list­ ed in stable but serious condition. Passenger Larry Annala. 19. of Ishpeming, was trans­ ported by Air Care to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for critical care. He is listed in serious but stable condition. See MCTI, page 3 Bruce Hunt will retire from Sand Ridge Bank Bruce A. Hunt, chief operating officer of Sand Ridge Bank, has announced his inten­ tion to retire in April 2005. He will be succeeded by Cortney H. Collison, a vice president and a senior lender of the bank. David Harvey, president and chief execu­ tive officer of Sand Ridge Bank. said. "Bruce has given us almost 30 years of dedication and service, especially in administration and lending for the bank’s Hastings and Gun Lake markets." Hunt has been chief operating officer for the southwestern Michigan market of Sand Ridge Bank since 2002. when the bank merged with National Bank of Hastings. Prior to the merger. Hunt served as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board for National Bank of Hastings, which he joined in 1975 as a consumer lender/processor. Hunt has played an active role in the Hastings community. He is a Vietnam War veteran, past director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. 20-ycar Rotarian. YMCA coach, member of the Pennock Hospital Fund Committee, and chairman of See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Three Michigan Career Technical Institute students were killed in a single-vehicle traffic accident Sunday afternoon in Prairieville Hastings Summerfest. Hunt said, "1 truly appreciate the opportu­ nity I’ve had to work with and serve so many wonderful people. I am confident that the strong team we have in place here will con­ tinue to provide excellent service to Sand Ridge Bank’s customers." Collison joined the bank in 1995 as a branch manager at Gun Lake. He transferred to Hastings in 1997 as assistant vice president with consumer loan responsibility and was promoted to vice president with commercial loan duties in 2000. A graduate of Davenport University. Collison earned his bachelor’s degree in busi­ ness management and communications. He is also a graduate of Leadership Barry County. Collison lives in Freeport with his wife. Lisa, and their two children. He is a director of the Barry County United Way and serves on its Allocation Committee, is a member of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, and is active in the Hastings Rotary Club. With $870 million in assets. Sand Ridge Bank serves customers from 16 retail banking centers in northwestern Indiana and south­ western Michigan. Bruce A. Hunt Cortney H. Collison �Page 2 — Thursday. December 9. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Hastings celebrates 50 years of Christmas parades New Life Assembly's float “Put Jesus in the Heart of our Hometown Christmas", earned third place in the float contest, and also featured a church choir and live music with a special original song written for the theme of the parade by choir director Karen Morris. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The “Hometown Express” by Jim and Becky Lumbert cruised through the 50th annual holiday parade in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Serving as grand marshals for the 50th annual holiday parade in Hastings were Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “Home Sweet Home" by MainStreet Saving Bank earned second place in the float contest. On the float it read, “Bringing You Home Sweet Home Since 1924." (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 50th annual holiday parade in Hastings featured many unique floats, happy children, Santa Claus and lots of holiday cheer. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Miss Barry County Adrienne Naylor and Little Miss Barry County Lauren Sweers smile and wave to the crowd during Hastings' 50th annual holiday parade last Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings High School Band provided live holiday music for those on the parade route. One band member got in the holiday spirit by wearing Santa's hat. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The “Pennock Polar Express" by Pennock Health Senrices, which earned first place in the float contest, chugged through downtown Hastings during the 50th annual hol­ iday parade (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 50th annual Christmas parade in Hastings was celebrated with an appearance by Santa Claus and many dazzling holiday floats last Saturday afternoon. Serving as grand marshals in the parade were Carry County Sheriff Steve and Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer. The cool weather did not stop the children from coming out to see Santa ride in the parade. Hard work and creativity abounded in the parade with many unique floats. Taking first place in the float contest was the “Pennock Polar Express” by Pennock Health Services. Pennock kids who believe in “Hometown Christmas' were pulled by John LaDere's steam locomotive. Bells and a tick­ et to board the Pennock Polar Express were handed out by the engineer and the elves. “Home Sweet Home" by MainStreet Saving Bank earned second place, featuring a gingerbread house. The float said. “Bringing You Home Sweet Home Since 1924.” Employees passed out sweet treats through­ out the parade route. Third place went to “Put Jesus in the Heart of our Hometown Christmas" by New Life Assembly of God. The float featured a special w agon built for the float, the church choir and live music with a special original song written for the theme of the parade by choir director Karen Morris. The float entries were judged by members of the Thomapple Arts Council. Representatives from the sponsors, the Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, said they are looking forward to the 51st annual holiday parade nexi year. Holiday cheer from the parade weren't the only Christmas highlights in town. The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce also announced the winners of the Residential holiday decorating contest for Barry County. Earning first place and a $50 Bronner’s gift certificate was the home of Ron Barnes, which is located at 1955 Campground Road. Hastings. Second place, also the winner of a $50 Brenner’s gift certificate, was awarded to the home of Marianne Slocum, which is located at 1870 Woodruff. Hastings. Jim Hiler's home at 170 Adams Road just outside of Middleville earned third place. Volunteers from Manpower and Photographic Memory judged the entries and WBCH radio donated the prizes. For any additional information or ques­ tions, call the Chamber office al 945-2454 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 9. 2004 - Page 3 RECOUNT, continued from page 1 them confirming the correctness of his count; Munjoy passed her ten to Thaler, who per­ formed the same operation. Walton and Markley did likewise; Goebel stood at the end of the table and stacked the counted ballots. Smith circulated, in the role of a deus ex machina. ready to help. Supporters, friends, and interested observers periodically peered over the shoul­ ders of the canvassers The ballots are counted to make sure the number physically counted agrees with the vote tally in the poll book. If the numbers do not agree, there must be an explanat on of the discrepancy in the poll book, e.g., along the lines of ’the machine jammed." or some other reason. Possible error in the hand-counting process also must be ruled out. The numbers checked out: The poll book, the tape from the machines, and the hand count all agreed that 1.009 ballots had been cast in Prairieville township. Precinct One. Then what all came to watch could begin. Thaler picked up a ballot and read off the vote for clerk, passed it to Munjoy. who con­ firmed, then passed it to Goebel who eyed it before stacking it. Walton and Markley. Walton in red and Markley in blue ink. recorded it on their forms. Smith had warned the recorders to be sure that their pens did not rest on the forms. "You don't want to make a mark accidentally." she said. Thaler and Munjoy had to scrutinize ballots for straight tickets and split tickets. It was possible for voters to vote a straight Republican or Democratic ticket on the face of the ballot, but to split their ticket on the reverse side where local offices were listed by checking sr. opposite party candidate individ­ ually. Some voters would not only check a straight ticket but would also check the indi­ vidual office on the reverse side in the same party. The canvassers had to make sure the voter had not checked both Campbell and Metheny on the ballot. There were 18 spoiled ballots in Precinct One. An interesting sidelight was the number of ballots where no vote had been cast for the office of township clerk. The recount of Precinct One showed Nichols receiving 476 votes to Metheny's 465 for a total of *M1. Subtracting the 18 spoiled ballots from 1009 leaves 991 valid ballots. Subtracting 941 from 991 leaves 50 ballots on which there were no votes for township clerk. The question arises: Arc these 50 people who could have made a significant difference in the outcome of the election? The Precinct One ballots then were placed back in the ballot bag. the bag was resealed and relumed to the bailor canister. The same process was repeated for Precinct Two. otherwise known as the lake precinct because it includes Pine Lake. This time there was a discrepancy between the number shown in the poll book, 937. and the number shown in the hand count. 935. A brief discussion ensued, the explanation in the poll book was consulted, and some recounting began. The discrepancy was found. The morning had featured some goodnatured teasing and joshing among the can­ vassers and members of the audience had sat and chatted with each other, but after a onehour lunch break it was much quieter. A cer­ tain amount of fatigue had set in. A hand recount is a demanding task, and after a while there were a few grim jokes among this expe­ rienced crew about spots dancing before their eyes. The original vote total for Precinct Two had shown Nichols leading by two votes. 429 to 427 for Metheny. The recount showed 428 for Matheny and 434 for Nichols. The hand recount confirmed Nichols victo­ ry at 910 votes and Metheny's total at 893. Nichols had picked up six votes (904 + 6 = 910) and Metheny picked up two (891 + 2 = 893). By this time, about 3 p.m.. it was apparent that the Orangeville recount could not be completed Dec. 7. as originally scheduled. Smith explained that the process of recounting the Orangeville ballots world begin, the canvassets would work until 5 p.m., and the recount would resume at 8:30 a.m.. Thursday morning. Dec. 9. in the third floor conference room in the courthouse. MCTI, continued from page 1 Kems and Eschtruth have been released from Borgess to their parents. Kems. Eschtruth. Annala. and Vargo were wearing seat belts. Alcohol and drugs were not a contributing factor, but police investiga­ tors believe speed is to blame for the crash. Michigan State Police Trooper Barry Schrader said the driver of the minivan that crashed told police during interviews that she may have been traveling at a high speed when the accident occurred. Schrader also said investigators were still examining the case to determine if charges will be filed againr- Kems. Many of the students and staff members at the school put classes on hold Monday while they mourn the death of three of their class­ mates. Many people came to the school on Monday to pay tribute to the victims. Some brought a half dozen roses, one for each per­ son involved in the accident A teddy bear was brought for Vargo who was a well-liked culinary student. Funeral services for Vargo are pending. A computer keyboard was brought for Lloyd, who was about to start a career servic­ ing computers. Those who knew him say he was happy, popular, and some of his friends called him "Motown." His funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 10, at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Muskegon. There were also tears for Gelfund, who had just started al the school. He had attended Millennium Middle School in Oakland County where counselors remember him fondly. Funeral Services for Gelfund are to be held Thursday in South Lyon. There arc about 350 students at the facility and they all live together on campus. Dennis Hart, the director of the school, brought in counselors to be on hand to help the students and teachers cope the tragedy. Barry County crisis counselors have been at the school since Sunday night. The school is planning a memorial service for Monday. Dec. 13. (Staff Writer Heather A. Reed can be reached at heather@fadgraphics.com) Lakewood High School Internet tower damaged in snowstorm by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Internet tower at Lakewood High School appears to be a victim of last week's heavy snowfall. Lakewood Superintendent Gunnard Johnson said or.e of the support wires broke and the tower feh on the school's roof, mak­ ing two saucer-sized boles in one classroom and a few other smaller holes. The desk in the home economics room had some building debris and Mary Roessler's class had a small hole in the ceiling. The school’s maintenance crew has since patched the holes and cleaned up the subse­ quent water damage from the rain and melt­ ing snow. The damage was discovered by Martin Hickory Corners fire dept, earns $56,640 grant The Hickory Comers Fire Department has received a grant of $56,640 from the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of $745 million will be awarded to several thousand fire departments. The all-volunteer Hickory Comers Fire Department will use the awarded funds to replace damaged and obsolete Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). which are used by firefighters to provide a greater level of safety while completing rescues in areas of Immediate Dangerous Life & Hazard (IDLH) environments. “We recognize the importance of the Fire Act Grants to our nation.s fire departments and we will continue to work closely with the fire service community to meet their needs.’* said C. Suzanne Mencer, director of Department of Homeland Security Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP). The assistance to firefighters grant pro­ gram assists rvral. urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. These funds increase the effectiveness of fire­ fighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, new fire apparatus, emer­ gency medical service programs and fire pre vention and safety programs in local depart­ ments. “In this nation, far too many individuals lose their lives or are injured by fire. Among these victims are firefighters, who provide emergency response services to their fellow residents.” said U.S. Fire Administrator R. David Paulison. "The nation’s firefighters and American homes arc safer today through this important grant program." For more information on the grant program or the USFA. call the grants program office at 1-866-274-0942 or e-mail F1REGRANTS@dhs.gov. Vipond early Wednesday morning. He went to the high school to deal with power outages and noticed the four-foot satellite dish was not visible on the tower above the school. The tower was the district’s Internet link through the intermediate school district (ISD). It was used to record attendance, con­ tact substitute teachers and access t(e data Organization.” he said. The National Events Organization which is helping to select the bands for Bush’s inaugu­ ral parade is the same group that arranges annual invitational band festivals such as the Woodgrove plans oramauon sevice Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish in Coats Grove Sunday. Dec. 12, win be boat for the ordination of Craig Gandy into Ministry of Teaching of the Church of the Brethren with Tara Hanbacker, assistant professor of ministry formation at Bethany Theological Seminary bringing the mes- theology and Brethren history couraa on­ line fa Bethany Theological Seminary. His wife, Kate, is an ordained Chinch of the Brethren minister with Roaring Creek Church of the Brethren in Roaring Creek. Pa. They are expecting their first child in the spring. -Gandy's friends are cordially invited to congratulate him at the reception even if unable to attend the service," said Shaffer. ‘Christmas Past’ at Chariton Park The Internet tower leans at a right angle on the roof of the nigh school. The district hopes to be back online by Friday. Maple Valley band to attend Washington inaugural parade Thursday Jan. 20. “We’re not playing at the inauguration, but we’re trying to get seals at the swearing in ceremony.” said high school band director Dennis Vanderhoef. “The high school band is attending the Inaugural Festival band compe­ tition. Bands participating in the festival may be chosen to march in the inaugural parade or they sit in the stands and watch it.” Because Maple Valley is such a small school district, Vanderhoef describes the band's chances of being selected to marching the inaugural parade as “a longshot." “Hundreds of bands from high schools, colleges, universities and the military like the army and marines will be in the parade. Who's in the parade is a political decision; it will be determined by the Democratic party, along with members of the National Events The Hastings Free Methodist Church is inviting the public to a community worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 12, at Central Auditorium, 509 S. Broadway in Hastings. It will be a service of thanksgiving, prayer and honoring heroes and unsung heroes for safe homes. 'Heroes of Christmas' will honor local service groups as well as service men and women serving in America overseas, includ­ ing a Marine unit from Battle Creek. Others honored or participating will include Mayor Robert May. Stale Rep. Gary Newell, the Boy Scoots. Salvation Army. American Red Cross. Love Inc., firefighters and ambulance workers. Chaplain Gale Kragt will share stories of heroes he observed in New Yak after the Sept. 11. 2001. terrorist attacks. He wrote about those experiences in, "The Unexpected Call.' and will give $3 tan each book sold to provide phone cards for military personnel in Iraq. Special music will be provided by mem­ bers of the church, the Hastings Jazz Band, high school students and others, as well as community singing. Nursery will be provided for children through age 5. Fa more information, call the church office at 945-9121. 945-9516, extension 129. Historical Society sets holiday party The Barry County Historical Society will have its Christmas party al 5 p.m Thursday. Dec. 16. with a potluck al the Hastings Elks Chib, 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table service and bev­ erage win be provided. The program will include a while ele­ phant gift exchange The society members again will collect non-perishable foods to help veterans' fami­ lies over the holiday season. State Grounds planning music Stare Grounds Coffee House in down­ town Hastings will present Luke Leahean at 8 pun. Friday, Dec. 10. for an evening of bluegrass music. Leahean is aa established musician and the group of friends who win be playing with him are billed as equally as goal Stale Grounds will present Richard Smerin Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. Smerin is touted as aa established bhtes musician who has played State Grounds throughout the year 2004. “If his English accent doesn't draw you IO him, his music surely wilt' said a spokesperson for Stale Grounds. “Richard has a way of making everyone in his audi­ ence feel like they can be pan of his show. Great entertainment for an evening out on the town." He lives in Detroit and travels the Midwest to play his guitar. These is no cover charge for either show, but there will be a one drink minimum. Gandy grew upTn this area before moving to Battle Creek. He is currently leaching said she cannot record the attendance but she is catching up on some of her other jobs. Teresa McLeod at Woodland said it came at a most inopportune time with reports of They may be sitting in the stands watching the parade go by. or they may be marching in the parade themselves; but cither way mem­ bers of the Maple Valley High School band will attend the second inaugural parade for George W. Bush in Washington D.C. Service to honor ‘holiday heroes’ “ge“Ordinations are not common in church. On the average, churches only experience. this moving service every 20 to said Woodgrove Parish Mini Sdte.""r. , _ ,,.rk' —■ bases with student information. The central office and all the schools’ media centers also accessed the Internet throughout the ISD. The district should be back on line by the end of this week. The district secretaries are coping with loss of the service. They can still phone and fax information. Paula Jones at the high school special education due. Students at the high school had to do their research the old fashioned way. using news­ papers, encyclopedias and the periodic guide for literature and magazines. Johnson said the tower was installed last year by Tyco One Source from Dayton. The ultimate blame for the tower collapse has yet to be determined. Johnson said all the dis­ trict's towers will be inspected by an inde­ pendent company. continued Inaugural Festival band competition. “They arrange half-time events for the Peach Bowl and other large events. We got hooked up with them when we marched in the Peach Bowl a couple years ago." said Vanderhoef. "Our chances of being selected for the parade are slim but we’re still going for it; we sent in an audition tape and resume.” he added, noting that some band members have said they would almoM prefer to sit in the stands and watch the parade. "You can see the whole thing if you’re a spectator. When you’re in a parade, you real­ ly can’t see all that much.” What Vanderhoef and the band members know for sure is that they will leave Maple Valley Monday. Jan. 17. and return on Friday. Jan. 21. While they are in Washington D.C. they will attend the festival, where they will participate in parade, concert and jazz band competitions with two to three thousand band students from approximately 20 schools from around the nation. "We don’t know what’s going to happen as far as the inaugural parade, but either way it will be a once in a lifetime experience for a lol of these kids." said Vanderhoef. “Everyone is really looking forward to it and having good lime playing al the festival.” Chariton Park's tum-of-the-century vil­ lage will be the setting for the annual “Of Christmas Past" celebration from noon to 5 m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 11 and 12. Adults and children are welcome to tty their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments. including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. An old-fashioned St Nicholas reminds all “good girls and boys" to bring their Christmas wishes. There also will be dulcimer music in the church Sunday. Dec. 12. from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hand-made ornaments by students from area elementary schools will decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for sll ages. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information, call Historic Chariton Park at (269) 945-3775 a visit the surprise program.” The public it welcome. In addiboc, thoee who attend me asked to bring a $3 gift to exchange a»d a Christmas memory. The Society’s Board win meet at 6:15 that evening. DAR Good Citizen cnoson st in nign Principal Ellen Zack has announced that Lindsey McKee has been selected as this year's DAR Good Citizen at Tbomappie Kellogg High School. The annual award was established by the national Daughters of the American Revolution to recognize and encourage out­ standing young people in the pursuit of high ideals. McKee was chosen for her omaanding qualities of leadership, dependability, serv­ ice and patriotism. Zack said, "Lindsey is such a well-round­ ed student She manifests excellent quali­ ties, of leadership, excels in her academic work and has been actively involved in many school and community activities." McKee will compete in the Michigan DAR Good Citizen competition. Michigan's finalists will be honored and awarded a scholarship. The winner of the Michigan contest will goon Io compete at the nation­ al level The topic of this year's essay is. “Our American heritage and our responsibility for preserving it." Maple Vafey band choir concerto set website st wwwcharttonpark.org. New flu clinic hours announced New immunization clinic hours have been announced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, effective this month. In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, the clinics, which include flu shots, will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m every Tuesday. There will be extended hours every first Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to 11:30 a m and from I to 7 p.m. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at (269) The whole community to invited to get into the Christmas spirit this week by attending Maple Valley High School's annu­ al Christmas band and choir conce-ts. The Maple Valley High School concert, parade and jazz bands will drum in the hol­ iday season al 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 12. in the high school gym. The high school choir, women's choir, men's choir and soloists will lend their voic­ es to a variety of Christmas music, as well as other concert pieces, at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 16. in the high school auditorium. While bah performance are free to the public, free-will donations will be accepted. �Pag* 4 - Thursday. Oeearrrisr 9. 2004 - The Hartings Barmer Give local retailers a shot at your business Donations to soldiers can save lives To the editor: In recent months I've heard news reports shout people in the Grand Rapids area volun­ tarily collecting used Citizen Band radios to send to U.S. soldiers in military units in Iraq, where, due to a recent shortage of CB radios, there has been poa communication among U.S. soldiers within and between units. In addition. I've heard news reports about U.S. soldiers’ families somewhere in America searching the Internet, or asking police and National Guard officers, fa the names of body anna manufacturers. These families want to mail privately purchased, fitted, total­ body arma to their relatives in Iraq, because of recent body arma shortages and so many roadside bombs destroying poorly protected US. vehicles. To save lives, perhaps local area soldiers' families, and veterans' organizations, (VFW. to the experts. But before you load up the van. car, truck or SUV for a day-long holiday shopping trip to a nearby metropolitan area, stop and think fa a moment about your commitmem to your community Before you journey to fight the crowds and traffic at toe malls and "big box * stores, give some thought to some items you might be able to pur­ chase in your own hometown instead. ment. Tune is precious. merchants whenever you can. This is because whenever you buy Prison inmate is a ‘Soldier of God’ dom. “No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy a give me handouts. I do nor need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for. a catered to. I am committed and I cannot have my feelings hurt bod enough to turn me around. I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit. "Fa when Jesus called me into litis army. I had nothing, so if I end up with nothing I still come out ahead. I will win. God has and will continue to supply all of my needs. I am mtn than a conqueror. I will always triumph. 1 can do all things through Christ Devils cannot defeat me, weather can't weary me. sickness fare. “I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire. I am a volunteer in this army and I am enlisted fa eternity. I will cither retire in this army at the Rapture a 1 will die in this army. But I will not get out sell out be can't stop me. battles cant beat me. money can't buy me, sex can't control me, and hell sure can't handle me. "I am a soldier, even death can't destroy me. Fa when my commander calls me from this battlefield, he win promote me to captain and allow me to serve with him. I'm a soldia in the army of God. I am marching claiming soul victory. I will not give up a turn around. I am a soldia marching, heaven bound. "Here I stand as a soldia of God. Wil) you stand with me? talked out or pushed out. “I am faithful, reliable, capable and dependable. If my God needs me, I am there. If he needs me in this prison, be can use me because 1 am there. I am a soldier. I am not a baby. I don't need to be pampered, petted, primed up. pumped up, picked up a pepped up. I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me a lure me. I am a soldier. I am not a wimp, I am in a place saluting my king, obeying his orders, praising his name, building his king- signs of growth. However. Michigan still lags behind many other states, even though we are showing signs of slow progressive growth, according American Legion, etc.), could carefully study this situation, and be interviewed a write to the Hastings Banna, describing all the latest shortages. (CB radios, special flashlights, body anna, etc.), and describing where the soldiers' families a veterans' organizations are setting up collection centers' a private purchasing programs for much-needed equip­ Tom Baleman. Hastings Tb the editor: Our incarcerated son sent us the following letter. Thanks to prison ministries, he is changing his life around We believe it would be good for all of us to adopt the principles staled in this letter fa our own lives: Soldier of God “I am a soldier in the army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer The holy Bible is my code of conduct Faith, prayer and the wad are my weapons of war­ The holiday season is now under way and there seems to be some optimism that this year will be a better retail sales season. There's no question this is good news, as it appears our economy is showing goods and services locally, you make an investment in where you live. Whenever you buy goods end services from a giant chain iitoilir, huge corporation a business that uses lots of slick marketing to entice you into their stores, you're only lining the pockets of those faceless su.ts who really don't care about our schools, local organi­ zations and the people who live here. They don't live here, and despite their misleading feel-good commercials about being in our neighborhood, they only want our business — that's the bottom line, and they will do and say whatever they must to attract us to get their hands on our money. It is true sometimes you might pay a little more in the hometown store rather than in a mall a superstore. But remember, your loeal merchants support many activities in the community, so when you give mem your support, you are investing in “your” tame. There are indeed some things you just can't find locally, so in that with slick advertising campaigns trying to attract your business away from the local independent merchant Beware of the likes of Wal- tries because they can make mere money. That's really what's happening here. Americans think they are sav­ ing money, but at the same time they are giving their jobs to a for­ eign work force with which they cant really compete. I'm taking the time to look at each gift I give this year to see where it's manufactured. If I can find items produced in Michigan, they move tothetopofmylistlfwe really want to make an impact on qur economy, then we have to wonk a tittle header, be more creative dunce during this hectic holiday shopping season. They deserve oar districts to continue to thrive and grow, you have the power to make it happen. Ith up to you, shop at home. Here's my hope you will find the beat in this holiday season and in the caning new year. PS. I've enjoyed our conversations this year. I thmk I have a think about issua and continue to teip you "cainecl die dots.' — Fred Jarohs, vice preaMrot, J-Ad GrapMes or Kalamazoo to get it Otherwise, you should try Io give toe local run into often, so they're not likely to want us to he angry at them Getting new businesses and keeping the ones we have here in Barry County is really our responsibility. If we don't support the And that makes it difficult to get new ones to replace them. The best way to grow and maintain local retail stone is through regular support from the people who live here. Remember, these ate the people who continue to support activities that are meaningful to our quality of life. This holiday season is no different than any other, to that it'a filled Yes. God. 1 will!" Floyd and Betty Jena, Hickory Cotters BOY, Justin Ryan, born at Sparrow, Lansing on Nov. 20, 2004 at 5:26 p m. to David and Ronda. Big sista Ashley Beck of Charlotte. Weighing 8 ths. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Waller and Shirley Beck at Hastings, Dean and Jan May of Chariotie. The Hastings Barmnr vroicornes isnars to the editor from readers, but there are~a~ few conditiorB that mutt be methetore they wM be published. The requirements are: ' BOY, boro at Bronson Hospital at Nov. 29. 2004 at 2 p.m. to John and Crystal KrryrwwVi of Battle Creek. Weighing 9 lbs. and 12 ozs. 22 inches long. • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, end names win be withheld at the editor’s discretion tor compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous win not be pub­ lished. BOY, Treva Jama Stewart. Nov. 17. 2004 to Randy and Sara Stewart. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and was 20 incha long Proud grandparents are Jim and Mona Slewart and Dsve and Marge Bjork. Proud great grand­ parents are Richard and Evelyn Bjork. Betty Linemeyre. Irma Jama and Dorothy Stewart • AH letters ere subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. ■ Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling puoiic interest, wrwcn win De oetermineo oyme eonor. GIRL, Aonalyn Ruth, boro si Pennock Hospital on Nov. 24. 2004 at 11:59 pro. to Jaymie and Greg Baker of Sunfield. Weighing 6 Bn. 2 ozs. and 20 incha long GIRL, Kylan Skye Smelka. born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25, 2004 at 409 am. to Kay and ferrod Smelker of Middleville. Weigh i ng 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 incha long. BOY, Cohen James, boro at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23, 2004 at 3:40 pm. to Don and Nicole Smith of Hastings. GIRL, Anna Michele Mutchie, born al Pennock Hospital co Nov. 18, 2004 re 7:38 a m io Sara Smith and Steven Mutchie trf Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs and »inch­ es long ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. GIRL, Grace Elizabeth McKelvey, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 24. 2004 at 5:58 p.m. to Sarah Montague and Scott McKelvey of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 incha long • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public. Best Christmas memory? Bradley John Ragg. Bellevue and Erica Michelle Morris, BeBevue. Jeremy Chad Snooks, Wayland and Jennifer Ann seifert. Wayland. Kevin Cart Wheeler. Nashville and Becky Sue Curia, Nashville. Dm What Is your favorite Christinas memory? Responses to our weekly question. liMtM. Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 pmhi*.. HaaVngs Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 14-43 highway Phone: (288) 94M554 W* PMBHbrI PtwMa’l Svartnymaaaow "NEWSROOM* David T.Vbunql&totv) Elaine Otari (AaaMM Edhoi Hsian Mudry PaMdadohne CHVu Dtwiwr Fran Fmrarman Mtcbette Whitebeod, Middlerffie: Heather Purr”, Nichoiro Repiogle, iviKiaieviiie. Middleville Cody Ketchum, Middleville: ‘ Two years ago my grandma came from Illinois and we had to wait until New Years to cele­ brate Christmas. There “1 remember one won­ derful white Christmas where you could just enjoy the snow, you didn't have to drive in it" "Christmas is extra spe­ cial fa me because it is my birthday. The bat things are family and lots "My favorite memory is cutting down the Christmas tree with my family. It is always lots of of presents." fun." Beth Jacoba, Sandra Ponsrtto Katy Jnyd Mbo* TtWutw HmVw Rwd NH Flynn, • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * "I think the bat thing about Christmas is getting together with all my cousins and family during Scott Ommsn Rose Heaton IflJrllayW, IvlKMUenBC! MOajutoSaOpjii. were lots of presents to open.” "Sometimes the most fun is watching other peo­ ple fight ova their pres­ ents. Laughing is one of the best things about Christmas." the holidays " OanBuerge Jonathan Jncoba avsautraev noae: aa aa raw * sow Ouaw W par saw M aeoaeg nrta Mow veer auaatwa rosruxsTCR Sam moan raw * t*aew« Hearse, mi season: SeaaMruiinmeiroe aHanroMiasou �The Huang, Banner - Thursday. Decanter S. 2004 - Page 5 __ _ _ .. .rfows. fm| emit’ Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Principal Michael Karasinski, Allison Darrs, Kazzi Mikolajczyk, Troy Dailey and Adam Miller. Rachel Hunt, shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for December from Pleasantview Elementary School. Hastings Exchange Club Youths of Month chosen for December Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Alexis Arens, Maggie Shuster and Sarah Thornburgh, as shown with teacher Ann Mummert. St Rose Elementary Youth of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, is Mfohele BeBeau, with Principal and teacher Michael Sweeney ■ MiddlevHle teen The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Jennifer Sanders and Ivy Edinger, shown with teacher Dan Benningfield. appears in for murder case Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Brandon Johnson and Sara Densberger, shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The Hastings BANNER To subscribe, call us at... Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for December are Dan Buehler and Danielle Sherman, shown with Principal Mary Youngs. - 269-945-9554 Hastings senior parents to State police post announces meet for budget recap personnel, leadership changes Detective Sergeant Terry Klotz is the cur­ rent acting commander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, which is welcoming two new officers and one returning as of Dec. 6. Klotz was named acting commander with the departure of Sgt Kim McNally, who was named acting commander when Lt Greg Kruisenga took a job in Lansing last February. Sergeant Rick Brown has been with MSP for 19 yean. He transferred in Monday. Dec. 6 from the Stephenson post in the Upper Peninsula. Trooper Kevin Keto graduated last month from the State Police Academy in Lansing. This is his first assignment. He is originally from Menominee. They are joined by Sgt Donna Thomas, who was at the Hastings post from July 2001 to August 2003, when she was promoted and transferred to the Coldwater post. She returned to Barry County in the middle of October. Sgt. Rick Brown Parents of the Class of 2005 from Hastings High School are planning their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in the Physicians Center located on the west entrance to Pennock Hospital. Committee chairpersons will meet at 6:30 p.m. that same evening at the same location. All regular attendees are being asked to invite one or two new parents to attend the general meeting. During the 7 p.m. meeting, a special recap of the budget, finances and planning events will be given to all attending, therefore accessing information to any parents wishing to attend. Discussion opportunities regarding the planning of the all night party for their student graduate will be included. Various committees would like to share what they are planning and ask for parent input This is a special opportunity for parents who may have been busy, for­ getting to attend the meetings or for whatever reason and would like tc know more about what is planned. The goal is to have everyone bring a friend. Meetings usually last until around 8 p.m. Those who attend are asked to bring their calendars to this meeting for important dates and times. Chairpersons of the Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party are Michelle Williams, 948-2016, and Shen Willard, 269-758-4299. Cody Wagner was arraigned on an open charge of murder Dec. I in Barry County District Court, nearly two months after Travis Scon Woodwyk, 16, waa killed. Barry County proaecuton charged Wigner, also 16. of Middleville, with open murder, a felony with the maximum penalty of life in prison, tampering with evidence in a criminal care punishable by more than ten years, a felony with the maximum penalty of ten yean and/or $203X10 in fines, and felony firearm, with the maximum penalty of two yean consecutively with and preceding any term of imprisoomea^impoaed for the felony or attengxed fcloriy convictioe. Authorities allege Wagner fired a single shot and then altered or concealed evidence to make Woodwyk's'death look like an acci­ dent in trying to cover up the Sept 30 slaying of Woodwyk inside a Middleville home. The charges are the result of an investiga­ tion by Barry County Sheriff's Detective David Oakland. Wagner is being represented by attorney David Makled. The preliminary exam in the case is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 7. 338 N. 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December 9. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Gladys Bishop| I Kevin Patrick Dill CALEDONIA - Kevin Patrick Dill, of Caledonia, went to be with Jesus on Friday. December 3,2004. He was preceded in death by his grand­ mother, Helen Dill and grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Reynold Nickels. He is the beloved son of John and Sharon; and brother to Jamie. Chadd and Shaun. He is also survived by is grandfather, J. Melvin Dill and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank all the doc­ tors and nurses that have cared for Kevin and also the staff of Brookville Youth Clinic and all of his fo\rmer teachers, aids and b :s driv­ en. Funeral services for Kevin were held Monday. December 6.2004 at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E Main St, with Fr. David LeBlanc offi­ ciating. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Spectrum Pediatric 1CU or the Lincoln Development Center. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. HOLLAND - Gladys Bishop, age 103, of Holland died Sunday. December 5, 2004 at the Hospice House of Holland. She was a life long member of Hope Church and a member of AAUW, the Literary Club and a past leader of the Camp Fire Girls. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Orlie A. Bishop (1962). She is survived by her daughters. Barbara Miranda of Baltimore, MD and Marcie Bronson of Holland; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four great great grand­ children. A memorial ceremony was held Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at Hope Church. 77 West 11th Street in Holland. Reverend Kathryn Davelaar officiated. A graveside ceremony was held at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made *.o the Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. An on line registry book is avail­ able at www.lakeshorememorial-CQm for those who cannot attend the services. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church ptoowe. Sunday Service: 9:30 un; Sunday School 1IO ta; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Trnae Wednesday mghu 6 30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH K)S S Jefferson Father Al Ruodl. Pastor. Saturday Macs 4:30 p.m; Sooday Masses 8:30 un. and 1100 un.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gamsoc. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 un.; classes for all ages- Morning Worship 1000 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pjn. are: Ramhons or JJ Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids dub or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Adult Bible Study ■ .Nc age limits. ■ WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 10:30 un.; Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member CAarc* of the World-Wide Anglican Communion.~ 315 W. Center St. (corner at S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charies P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 un. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 un. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadv'ay Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services. 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hour. 11 "00 ajn. Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 pjn. Services for Adapts, Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School M 9:45 ajn.; Worship IIOO un.; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7DO pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-ll ajn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided, ououay evening new Beginnings starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Sonor Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.crg. WOODGROVF BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Whcekhair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website wwwJnpeun.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary, Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThun. 9am to 1pm. Sun Morning: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Mornmg Worship; Sun. 64pm St High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun, from 9­ II :30am. *.2DO-2:30pm; Wed. 6­ 8pm Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6pm); Wed. 6-8pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6. 7 A 8); Wed. 7pm Prayer Mtg. - (Child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt. Rev. David T HustwKk Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. IIOO a_m Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pjn. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book at Common Ptayei. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call <269 ) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at hnp://www.churchseek/neVchurch/a ndrewman/ or email us at rtrevbustwick®yahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all <es; 10:45 a.m_. Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 p m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Fanhfal Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint fiDcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grmge. Hwy M-66 aoadi of Assyria Rd. . Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sol Praise A Worship 10:30 ajn.. 600 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. haters David and Rose MarDnaald Aa oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For afannalioo call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Miatater: Dm4d Rager. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us frmday Bible Class IODO ajn.; Worship 11 DO ajn.. 6D0 pm. Wrdnraday Bible Class 700 pjn.. Chants for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 Sou'h Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and II am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m_ Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43, Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pnsaor. Bernard Blair. Assoc rate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service II ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADTITONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mam 3*Jt JML First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Cmffimitur 30 minutes before Mau. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mau. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 ajn. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mas* Sunday at 9.30 am. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of Sta*: Rd. and Boltwood St acron from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Putor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11 DO am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ, 11 am. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr.olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 am. Adult electives September through November are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading. Making Ends MeetXois nenon leaping am a Mcmoersnip Class with Pastor Dan Sunday Evening Service 6D0 p.m. Wedmaday MMwwb: 9D0 am. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yra okl-5th grade. Faith Weaver Fnends < Wed Midweek will break for Christinas and New Yean and be back on Jan 12th).Thmaday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9.30I1D0 am. You arc invited Io ■ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Amon. Pastor. Thursday. Dec. 9 3:45 am. Clapper Kids; 4:45 pjn. Grace Notes; 7D0 pjn. Choir. 7D0 p.m. Adventurers. Friday. Dec. 10 6:30-10D0 p.m. Rock Group. Middle School Lock-in. Saturday. Dec. I’ - 5D0 p.m. Holy Communion; 8D0 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. 12 8 DO A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday. Dec 13 - 7D0 K Women of Faith. Tuesday. . 14- 1:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 15­ I0D0 am. Wordwatchers; 6D0 p.m. Advent Suppa; 7.-00 p.m. Evening Prayer. HASTINGS FIT ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574 Fax (269 ) 945-1961 Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9D0 am.-Noon and ID0-3D0 p.m. Friday 9D0 a m -Noon Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9.30 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9D0 am. Traditional Worship; 11:20 am. Coniemporary Worship. The 9D0 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care is provided for both services. Dec. 9 - 8J0 Women's Bible Stady; Dec. 11 - 5:3b Advent Service*. Dec. 12 - 10:10 Called CoogrcgMfooal Meeting ta Elect Officera Dec. 15 - 6:15 Men's Bible Study. MIDDLEVILLE - Eleanor E. Geukes. age 90. of Middleville, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 3. 2004 at home. lhe oldest of six children, she was bom to Howard and Ilah Smith on January 10, 1914 in Rockford. Michigan. Eleanor was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg High School, graduating in 1933. She was married to Chester R. Geukes on August 1934 in Ft. Wayne. Indiana. Eleanor was a full-time homemaker and seamstress. Eleanor enjoyed horseback riding and was a member of the Diamond M. Riding Club, Michigan Ass’n of Western Horse Clubs, showing in Pleasure Classes and Family Classes. As a member of the Diamond M. Riding Club, she helped establish horse back riding trails in Yankee Spring, starting at the Deep Lake Area and then moving to the currerl campground on Duffy Road. She is survived by her loving husband Chester R. Geukes; daughter, Ruth E Geukes and son. Donald K. (Janet) Geukes; grand­ children, Jennifer A. (Daniel) Myers and Donald Jeffrey (Sarah) Geukes; great grand­ children, Nicholas Daniel, Taylor Grace. Lauren Ann Myers and Jack Chester Geukes; three sisters, Lucille Gray. Ruth Kollar, Margaret (Raymond) Fmkbeiner. one broth­ er, Robert (Shirley) Smith: two sisters-inlaw. Leona Smith and Evelyn Geukes; sever­ al nieces and nephews, all of Middleville. She was preceded in death by her parents. Howard and Ilah Smith; brother, Arthur Smith; niece, Paula Faye Smith; brothers-inlaw, Harold Kollar and Russell Gray. Funeral services were held Monday, December 6, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Scott Manning officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice Care, or Barry County Agricultural Society. Arrangements by Home. Middleville. the Beeler Funeral Richard E. McNaughton MIDDLEVILLE - Richard E. McNaughton, age 83, of Middleville, passed away Saturday December 4, 2004 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Richard was bom on August 12, 1921 in Caledonia, the son of R. Ely and Freda W. (Otto) McNaughton.:He’attended and gradu­ ated from Thomapple Kellogg School. He was a life long fanner in the Thomapple Township, was employed at the Middleville Creamery and retired from Bradford White Corp. He is survived by a sister, Edwina Russell of Milton, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife. Evelyn McNaughton. March 9, 1994. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service wsa held Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Scott Manning officiating. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. |James Edward Allen| LAKE ODESSA - James Edward Allen, age 69, of Lake Odessa passed away at his home December 6. 2004 after a long fight with kidney cancer. Jim was a farmer his entire life and milked Holstein dairy cows for 32 years. He was an avid small game and deer hunter and belonged to the Midway Fox Club. Jim played baseball, slow and fast pitched softball, bowled, golfed and played cards. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Alona Allen, his loving wife of 42 years. Linda; daughters. Rebecca (Tim)Orosz of Grand Rapids. Cindy Allen of Lake Odessa; sons. Phillip (Cheryl) Allen of Muir, Mark Allen and friend Amber Stanger of Woodland; sister. Barb (John) Kruis of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Allen (Ernie) Newman of Saranac, Shirley (George) Miner of Sturgis, Brenda (Don) Williams of Richland; brother-in-law. Howard Smelker of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.; grandchildren. Michael Tabb, Nicolette and Jcey Orosz, Derek Figel, Faith Allen, Steven and Nolan Allen. Lane Thomas Allen, and Alexus Gillons, and many other loving rela­ tives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Lane Allen; brother, William Allen; grandparents, William and Laura Allen; and father and mothe'-in-law, Pete and Neva Smelker. Visitation on Thursday. December 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. December 10, at the Lake wood United Methodist Church with Reverend Tim Bateman and Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. A private family burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice or church of donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Koops funer­ al Chapel in J^ke Odessa. PORTLAND - Richard A. Kioeckner, age 82, of Portland and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday. December 1. 2004. He <vas bom on February 15. 1922 in Westphalia the son of Mathias and Mary (Belen) Klockner. Dick was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Portland, the Portland Knights of Columbus Council #2168. and a 4th Degree member of the Fr. Godez Assembly. He retired from Consumers Power Company after 35 years of service. He formerly was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Kioeckner; three brothers, Hilary. Arthur and Harold Koeckner. three sisters. Vera Spitzley, Alma Thelen and Pauline Williams. Surviving are his wife, Mary A. Koeckner. daughter. Sue (Scott) Thelen of Westphalia; two granddaughters. Krysta and Marissa; six sisters, Margaret Masseau of Lansing, Laurine Sebrcll of Lansing. Winifred Thelen of Westphalia, Germaine Walker of Lansing; brother, Donald (friend Peggy) Koeckner of Holt; several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat­ ed Saturday, December 4. 2004 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Fr. Larry King, pastor presiding. Rite of Committal followed at Portland Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com. Arrangements were made by SchraubenLehman Funeral Home, Portland. [Captain B. Raymond Perkins, Sr. I NORTH CHARLESTON. SC - Captain B. Raymond Perkins, Sr., JAGC, USNR. retired Chief Judge, US Navy - Marine Corps Trial Judiciary, died on the morning of Saturday, November 20,2004 in North Charleston. SC. Captain Perkins, 91, was the husband of Jean Wallers Perkins, who survives. The family invited friends to join them in the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday. November 23, at Sl John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave., in Summerville. Interment at the fami­ ly plot in Freeport, will be at a later date. Captain Perkins was bom July 30, 1913 in Freeport a son of the late Glenn H. and Greta Clark Perkins. A 1935 graduate of Western Michigan University, he joined the Navy in February of 1942 and was an operations offi­ cer assigned to the LCS(L) Group 11 serving in the Pacific, particularly the invasion of Okinawa. After the war. he was graduated from University of Maryland Law School and practiced in Baltimore before he was recalled to active duty. After a tour of duty with CINCLANFLT. he transferred to the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In the fol­ lowing years, he was assigned to various statewide and foreign JAG commands. His final assignment prior to retiring in 1974, with 30 years of service, was as Chief Trial Judge, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Captain Perkins received a Bronze Star with V for his service in the Okinawa invasion and was later awarded the Meritorious Service Medai for his tenure as Chief Trial Judge. In addition to Mrs. Perkins, he is survived by his son, “Ben”, B. Raymond Perkins. Jr. and his wife, Ainsley, of Summerville, SC; his daughter, Ann Perkins Gray and her hus­ band. Al. of Belleair Bluffs, FL; Captain Perkins also is survived by his granddaugh­ ter, Karen Perkins Radcliffe, her husband Jack and their son, Jackson B. Woodward of Summerville, and granddaughter, Melissa Perkins Grossman and her husband Matt, and their daughter, Abigail Lloyd of Summerville. Arrangements by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville 873-4040. DELTON - Maurine Williams, age 68. of Dehon. passed away Sunday, after a coura­ geous battle with cancer. Maurine was born September 18, 1936 in Hastings; the daughter of Marine and LaXfera F. (Mott) Johncock. On June 23,1956 Maurine married her true love. Dean Williams -at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and they were able to celebrate their 48 yean together and renewing their vows this past summer. Maurine loved life. Her wonderful person­ ality and friendliness enabled her to talk with anyone and she will be remembered always as witty and happy. • She enjoyed attending auction sales, and collecting postcards, carnival glass, and Indian memorabilia; as she was always fasci­ nated by the Native American people and their culture. Maurine was an avid golfer and loved the game, celebrating a hole in one in 1996. She also enjoyed cross country skiing, music, and crafts including knitting, quilting and needlework. By car. and later by airplane. Maurine and Deac traveled on many adventures together. Maurine’s family and friends will remem­ ber the many fish fries she cooked summers at Wall Lake. While her children were in school at Indian Prairie she worked in the cafeteria, was a very active volunteer for the LIFT Foundation in Kalamazoo as a bookkeeper and a Borgess Service League volunteer in the hospital’s gift shop for 15 years. An active member of Faith United Methodist Church for many years. She will be remembered for her special love for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her beloved husband. Dean; her mother, LaVera Johncock of Frostproof, Fla., a son and daughter-in-law. David and Paula Williams of Boulder. Colo.; a daughter and son-in-law. Diann and Brian Lambert of Grand Rapids; brothers, Michael (Elisabeth) Johncock of Portage; and Terry (Linda) Johncock of Texas Corners; grand­ children. Christopher and Allison Williams. Danielle, Steven, and Timothy Lambert; sev­ eral aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; spe­ cial friends, Kenneth and Jan-rt Hornick of Macungie, Pa. and their families. Maurine was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Johncock on August 17, 1999. The family will receive visitors Thursday, December 9, 2004, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, December 13,2004.11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Private interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, Mich. 49058, will be appreciated. HtotaM taarto to catotoato ffito Thelma Laurie will be celebrating her 90th birthday on December 12.2004. GveaD9oryihai<|O(nlcnw A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the Betty Ctppta to ctMnie BOthUrtMty The family of Betty Cappon would like to honor her 80th birthday on December 9th with a card shower. Please send cards to 764 N. Wellman Road, Woodland. Ml 48897. person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hasttigs Bannef - Thursday. December 9. 2004 - Page 7 • _____ Two Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS paramedics fired by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Two paramedics who were fired from their jobs last week say the reason is that they're trying to form a union. Their employer, how­ ever. says it’s because of insubordination. The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire and Ambulance Board terminated the employment of pool paramedics Kob Fisk and Beth Barrone during its regular monthly meeting. Board members said the two were terminated due to insubordination, failing to respond to a call and not filling out paper work in a timely manner and other workrelated issues. Fisk contended. "This is about the fact that Beth and I signed union cards and filed a peti­ tion to be represented by a union with the National Labor Relations Board. The (fire and ambulance) board got a letter saying that pur petition to form a union had been thrown out; that's what this is all about You can put all the lipstick on a pig that you want but a pig is still a pig." said Fisk in an interview after the meeting. Both Maple Grove Township Supervisor Rod Crotherv chairman of the fire and ambu­ lance board, and Loma Wilson, the board’s secretary-treasurer, denied that Barrone and Fisk's interest in unionizing the EMS had anything to do with the action. “It had nothing to do with their dismissal." said Crothers. who added that all EMS per­ sonnel are “at will" employees who can be dismissed at any time, with or without cause. During an interview Tuesday. Wilson also that union contact was not an issue. She stat­ ed that she was contacted by the National Labor Relations Board, she supplied them with all the information they requested and the board later received a letter from the National Labor Relations Board, stating it did not provide union representation for munici­ pal employees. Ray Kassab. regional director of the National Labor Relations Board, confirmed that they had denied Fisk and Banone's peti­ tion because they have no jurisdiction over municipal employees, adding that the Michigan Employment Relations Commission that has jurisdiction over state and municipal employees. Wilson added that Barrone and Fisk were dismissed because they had been reprimanded several times by EMS coordinator Ardie Reid. “It is up to the coordinator and assistant coordinator (Jeff Miller) to reprimand employees," she said. “The coordinator only brings reprimands to the attention of the board when he feels there is need for discipli­ nary action." Reid concurred with Wilson in later inter­ view. “They both have had several repri­ mands since they have been here. We have an employee handbook with guidelines for repri­ mands, which we try to follow. However, there are circumstances where employees can be dismissed immediately, such as insubordi­ nation. We also have a zero tolerance policy for things such as drugs and alcohol, harming a patient and falsifying documents." Reid stated that Fisk and Barrone never were reprimanded or accused of using drugs or alcohol while on duty, or directly harming a patient, “Rob never falsified a document, but refixsing io fill out paperwork after a run stating that the patient declined treatment and transport is insubordinate and could put the EMS in jeopardy." Reid also stated there were times when Fisk did not respond to calls in a timely man­ ner. “We had several complaints from dispatch because they would radio in and Rob would­ n't respond, so they had no way of knowing whether someone had heard their call or not" said Reid. “There were other times when I drove in from my home, which is three miles away, and Rob would still be standing there waiting to leave. In an emergency situation, five minutes count.” After his dismissal, Fisk denied that he did not respond in a timely manner and said he was never insubordinate and there is no writ­ ten policy stating a time frame in which paper work must be filled out. “There is a major lack of structure and pol­ icy in the department," he said. “They don’t apply the policies to everybody the way they have applied them to us.” Wilson said, “There is nothing written in the employee handbook regarding when paperwork should be filled out, but it is pret­ ty standard that paperwork is filled out as much as possible immediately after a run is made,” said Wiison. “The paperwork in ques­ tion was not done at all.” Wilson gave both Reid and Miller a verbal reprimand at the meeting the previous night for not following up to make sure Fisk had filled out the required paperwork. Barrone said she felt that she was fired not only because of the union petition, but also because die had been on medical leave for a heart condition and had filled a American Disabilities Act complaint. “I was the office manager, but when I came back from sick leave they made me a pool paramedic again,” said Barrone. Wilson said Barrone was appointed as tem­ porary office manager with the understanding that her position would be reviewed by the board in 90 days. “She said she knew it was temporary when she took the job in June or July," said Wilson. “She was a pool paramedic before and she was office manager. She was a pool para­ medic when she was the office manager, she was off for one month with a medical condi­ tion and when she came back we reviewed her position and she was (still) a pool para­ medic until we terminated her employment." discuss them. she said. "We discussed issues facing the ambulance “It’s doc something we’re going to do right department; it was not in regaru to the union away, but we’ve been looking at it for quite or any other outside issue. We just wanted to some time,” said Reid during his interview. collect as much information as possible so “We're not as busy as Mercy Ambulance in that as a board we could figure out as a board Hastings, but we're averaging about a call a how we should handle internal issues. It was day. This year we’ve had 420 calls to 380 last also a chance for the board to discuss con­ year. There’s been a trend of increasing calls cerns," she said. every year." One of the issues discussed that night was Reid said that in addition to responding to the outstanding balance on a credit card that local calls, the EMS also assists other ambu­ Reid opened in the name of the EMS service lance services as needed. in order to purchase equipment for an emer­ “There is an increase in calls not just in our gency medical technician (EMT) training area but the entire county,” said Reid. course the department offered earlier this Reid's proposal, as presented to the board, year staled that there is a total of 168 hours a week "The training was supposed to be self-suf­ per position available and there needs to be at ficient; and. in theory it would have worked least one paramedic and one EMT to cover an except some students dropped out and didn't advanced life support (ALS) rig. finish paying their tuition.” said Wilson. He recommended hiring one full-time para­ "They were supposed to pay half up front and medic at $27,040 per year ($10 per hr.) and half upon completion. Those who dropped out one full-time EMT at $21,632 per year ($8 didn't finish paying their tuition.” per hour) for 48-hour work weeks, with time The end result was a balance of $3,945 on and half being paid for anything over 40 the credit card, which the EMS was responsi­ hours, for a total of $48,672 a year in wages ble for paying off. (not including withholding if benefits are During last week's meeting, the board offered). unanimously approved a motion made by Reid’s proposal stated that the full-time Wilson that the two townships to purchase the employees would eliminate a large number of EMT training equipment from the EMS that shifts currently filled by pool employees. The could be used by both the EMS and fire 40 hours a week would be a set schedule with department at a cost of $2,045 with Castleton the other eight being float hours that could be picking up two-thirds of the cost and Maple used when needed. If not needed, the employ­ Grove one-third. It was a move that left the ees would be on call at home for that eightEMS with a credit card balance of $1,892, hour shift and could be called in if the first which EMS personnel would be responsible ambulance is out. for a transfer, or to fill in if for paying off with money earned from fund­ someone is sick. Reid proposed that home call raisers. Once the EMS pays off the balance, it pay be set at an hourly rate of $2 an hour, but must provide the board with evidence the would go back on the dock at time and a half account has been paid in full and closed. for hours al the station. The motion also included a provision that Reid said the EMS currently has pool panWilson, on behalf of the board, would assume control of the EMS bank account for one year. “If they want to use the money in their account to pur­ chase equipment that they want or need, they will have to make an appeal to the board and all donations coming into the department will come trough me." said Wilson. “We’re giv­ ing them one year to prove that they can handle their money Company responsibly. If they want to run another EMT class, they are tNTREST going to have to collect all RAH FOCNTS ttQDUCT as tuition up front. It just makes 30 Year Fixed 5 750 000 5.809 good business sense; we don’t MYcwFiwd-BtvwUy 5175 5.923 000 want to make the same mistake 20 Year Fixed 5500 000 5378 5693 twice.” . 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5.625 0.00 15 Y« Fixed 0.00 5.125 5.222 During the board meeting. 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5250 aoo 5.340 Reid presented the board with a 5.000 7 Year Balloon 5.113 000 proposal for hiring two full­ 3 Year ARM 5750 000 7623 1 Year ARM 5.125 soo 7.428 time employees. Wilson said during her inter­ Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! view that the proposal had nothing to do with Fisk and 269-945-2401 Barrone’s dismissal because the EMS had been considering hiring full-time employees for several years. “This is something we are looking at down the road, maybe in the next six months. Wc don’t know how this will ofSMMtfcrl work out yet, but we will always need poo) paramedics,” SeeEMS,paR»8 Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Rob Fisk and Beth Barrone show tracking dogs during the annual Nashville Antique and Classic Car Show in this file phofc? taken in 2003. Barrone said she believes she got no sup­ port from the EMS during her illness. “They also billed me for transport when I went to the hospital. I've never heard of any­ one being billed for transport by their own ambulance service. That is a standard, ‘gimme.’ Also I never got a call from anyone while 1 was on leave. I got no support at all when I got out of the hospital. J thought we were supposed to take care of our own.” Barrone said she felt it was unfair to dis­ miss her for sleeping while on duty, “We worked more than 40 hours a week and 24­ hour shifts. What did they expect?” Reid and Wilson both noted that both Fisk and Barrone were hired as pool paramedics to fill in shifts when volunteers are not available. and they were working three shifts back-to back. No mat®- what, there is a list of duties that has to be performed on each shift. Once those duties are done and properly document­ ed, their time is t^tr own. They can even sleep if their duties are all done and docu­ mented as such." Reid said while he recommended discipli­ nary action for Barrone and Fisk, he harixxs no hard feelings. “They are not bad people.” be said. “They have done a lot of volunteer work and helped with a lot of fund-raisers and community activities, it's just that they also had a lot of incidents over the years as well." Fisk also said he had no hard feelings. “I've enjoyed working here and there are a lot of good people here,” he said. Wilson said that the EMS recently has been facing a variety of internal problems and held a special department-wide meeting Nov. 18 to “We were all-volunteer until four years ago when we hired Rob and then a Beth a little while later. They were trying to turn it into full-time jobs; they were really pushing for thul,” said Reid. Fisk said he plans to file for unemployment based on the number of hours he worked, even though he was not classi­ fied as a full-time employee. “There were weeks when Bank we both worked over 100 hours," said Barrone. “They didn't work over 40 hours a week on a regular basis and when they did it was due to vacations, illness or that Hastings City Bank, a community bank astabksbed in type of situation," said Wilson. 1866, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer “Most of our people work service. We are currently looking lor two part-time Can eight-hour shifts, but these two Center Operators to join our team. didn’t like that concept. 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The monthly immunization clinic will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 22. in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The music department of Lakewood High School will hold its Christmas Collage con­ cert at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, under the direction of Valerie Bunday and David MacQueen plus others. This concert flows seamlessly from vocal to band and back to vocal by coordinated direction. A great amount of talent is thus displayed in concentrated amounts of time. Beautiful music can warm the soul and get one into the Christmas spirit. On Sunday evening Dec. 11 the chancel choir of Central UMC will present its Christmas cantata in the sanctuary, under the direction of Virginia Kruisenga. with pianist Celia Demond accompanying. The Christmas basket project of Lakewood Community Services is under way this week. Help is greatly needed on Saturday morning to deliver the boxes. There is always a short­ age of workers from Woodland. How about some fire department or Lions Club mem­ bers? If there are ample delivery crews, the need make only one run. Otherwise, some very loyal workers must make multiple trips. About 9 a.m. is the best time to arrive. There should be two or more workers with each vehicle. Central UMC observed Student Da> on Sunday. Nov. 26. with a breakfast for college students. During the worship service, the youth group Fret Not provided all the music. College students Christy Barcroft. Cole Barnett and Matt Black took part and Karen Kruisenga, a sophomore from Adrian College, gave the sermon. The Grand Rapids Pre*s carried a story Nov. 23 on the manager of Keith Brophy’s Sagestone Consulting with a similar company at Bloomfield Hills. Both owners were bom. on July 6 1962. The new firm will be NoSoft Solutions with Brophy the president. He was bom just before his parents moved to Sparta for his father Gary to continue his teaching career and mother Gail to be mother at home with preschoolers, Steven, Rachael and Keith at home. Both Brophy parents had taught at Portland just before moving here in 1958. Keith’s firm had been named Entrepreneur of the Year by a prestigious accounting firm in 2000. They expect their sales for 2005 to be $25 million. On Monday evening, Elaine Garlock and son Gordon returned from a week-long trip to the Memphis. Tenn., area to visit their daughter/sister and family. Rainfall there has no place to go so there is much standing water. The soil is very heavy clay. No one can have a basement, so newer houses have their fur­ naces and water heaters in their attics. Many open drains in the city have paved bases to avoid soil erosion. Last week the Memphis Board of Education voted 5-4 to eliminate corporal punishment, namely the paddle. The most quoted reason for keeping the paddle rule this long is the biblical admonition of “spare the rod and spoil the child." Grown men on the school board stated they were raised that >ay and expect the younger generation to experi­ ence the same method of meting out punish­ ment. Collierville, a Memphis suburb, voted 75% in favor of President Bush. Many cars were seen sporting a rear window sticker with a “W,” signifying support for the president Collierville has grown from 1,000 to 39,000 in the 20 years since FedEx moved its head­ quarters to the town. One of the major sports arenas in downtown Memphis is the FedEx Park. There are professional teams and uni­ versity sports complexes downtown. Santa, musicians to entertain on Holly Trolley, at businesses Santa Claus is bringing a wide variety of musicians to Hastings this Christmas season. Bluegrass, country, blues, oldies, Spanish and piano music are just some of the styles that individuals and families will hear on the Holly Trolley or at Hastings businesses. Since the Holly Trolley came to Hastings in 1987, live music has been a part of Santa’s YOU'RE INVITED to take part in the Holiday Hospital Challenge BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, December 22 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings local visits. With the exception of Santa’s appearances on the Trolley, which cost $1 per person, and at Ponderosa, where a meal pur­ chase is needed, all visits are free. The Trolley picks up riders on the north side of the Barry County Courthouse from 6 to 8 p.m. when Santa and the musicians are on board. Musicians and the dates of performances are: • Thursday. Dec. 9. at Taco Bell. Judy, Kim and Angie (a cappella) al 5 p.m.. New Vision (bluegrass) at 6 p.nu i • Friday. Dec. 10. at Bosley s. Mark Ramsey at the piano from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 13, on the Trolley, Good Seed (gospel) at 6 p.m. • Wednesday. Dec. 15. at Ponderosa. J.R. Shropshire (Elvis tribute) at 5:15 pjn. • Thursday. Dec. 16, on the Trolley, Mr. Blues & Friends (blues) at 6 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 17. at MainStreet Savings Bank (main branch, Teresa Pash (piano) from 3 to 5 p.m. • Saturday. Dec. 18. at Taco Bell. Los Untcos (Spanish/gospel) at 5 p.m., the enter­ tainment for 6 p.m. is to be announced. • Monday. Dec. 20. on the Trolley. Dave Dickerson (country/gospel) at 6 p.m. • Tuesday. Dec. 21. on the Trolley. Mud Creek Boys (bluegrass) at 6 p.m. • Wednesday. Dec. 22, on the Trolley. Blue Water Rockers (oldies) at 6 p.m. This time of year, blood donors are needed more than ever! Help Pennock and Michigan Community Blood Centers meet the challenge of keeping our community blood supply strong this holiday season: Please give blood at this community drive. It's About Life. ati Michigan Community Blood Centers miblood.org » Member America's Blood Centers OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 12th, 2-4PM EMS, continued from page 7 medics on duty an average of 80 hours a week. His proposal would leave 32 hours open for pool paramedics to pick up. He also noted that the pool EMTs currently log an overage of 64 hours a week. With his propos­ al only 16 hours a week would need to be filled with a pool EMT. Reid concluded that if implemented, his proposal would cost the department an addi­ tional $5,000 per year based on the $1 an hour difference between the wages of pool and proposed ful* time personnel. (Sandra Ponsetto can be reached at sandra@j-adgraphics com.) We’re listening to youl On the rebound Dear Annie: My 20-year-old son, "Todd," is a college student who lives al home. Recently, his long-term girlfriend broke up with him in a pretty hurtful way, essentially saying he wasn't good enough for her. Todd was heartbroken. He had planned to many this girl when they finished college. A week after she broke up with him, Todd met another girl, "Heidi.” Here's my problem. He met Heidi on Sunday, and by Tuesday, he practically moved in with her. Oh, he comes home every day to shower, change clothes and get his mail, but he hasn't slept in his own bed since he met her. I know Todd is 20 years old, and 1 accept that he is sexually active, but it bothers me that he's on the rebound and won't admit it I think he's using Heidi in a big way. Todd insists he wants a long-term relationship, but don't you think when sex enters the picture so quickly, the chances of success are pretty slim? I've never met Heidi, but I get the impres­ sion she is emotionally fragile and needy, just like Todd. I think he's acting like a jerk, but talking to him does no good. Worse, Todd's behavior sets a terrible example for his two younger siblings. We don't want Todd to move out entirely, because we believe that would push him fur­ ther into this unhealthy relationship. How do I cope with this, and bow do I impress on my younger children that this is not the way to handle a relationship? - Stressed-Out Mom Dear Stressed-Out: Rebound relationships can be devastating if one person is more invested than the other. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do. Todd needs consola­ tion. and he's found someone to provide it If your younger children are teenagers, you can discuss this with them, explaining why you disapprove of Todd's behavior. Eventually, they may see for themselves that Todd's hasty decision was misguided. In the meantime, you might try to meet Heidi. You are making assumptions based on Todd's pre­ sumed state of mind, and it would be a good idea to see exactly what's what. Rough reconciliation Dear Annie: This is for "Albany," who wants to reconcile with his 40-year-old daughter, but she can't forgive him for divorc­ ing her mother and marrying the woman he had an affair with. He should respect his daughter’s wishes and stop contacting her. He decided on this tradeoff when he left his wife for another woman. What did he expect when he broke up her home for "greener pastures"? He can't have his cake and eat it. too. This is happening in my home right now. I neither encourage nor discourage our children lo ree their father. Slowly and surely he slips away more and more from them. He has a new life with a new family. - Ex-Wife in Lubbock. Texas Dear Ex-Wife: We received a huge number of responses from bitter ex-spouses who agree with you. However, the relationship between a parent and child is different, and if there is any possibility of forgiveness and rec­ onciliation. we think it's better than endless punishment and permanent estrangement. Thanks for writing. Abandoned grief Dear Annie: I recently lost my husband, and trying to face life without him is horrible. After the funeral, my phone rang constantly and my house was full of friends to console me. Now the phone seldom rings and the bouse is empty. Do people think our loneliness has gone away? We’ll eventually adjust, but it is a long, hard road to face alone, and our old friend­ ships sustain us. Please give a call to someone you know who has lost a loved one. — Grieving in Torrance, Calif. Dear Torrance: Our condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Please, folks, there are grieving, lonely people who need your calls and visits. Remember, some day you may need them in return. You are invited to a Saturday Evening Prayer DIRECTIONS: S. on M-37. E. on M-37A4-43. S on Tanner La Ke. E. on Smokednt! M4. NNU1U HIOM DOWNTOWN MASTWMS, this beautiful­ ly landscaped 2,950 sq. ft. home is located on 1.6 wooded acres in a secluded rolling hills setting. Private drive, 4+ bed­ rooms (all with walk-in closets). 3.5 baths, main floor laundry and master suite With hardwood floors, cherry buitt-ins. and warm colors throughout, this premier home is a must see . . . , ............... $225,000 Your Host: Mike Engle PC/15238 GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES I Dr. Mike Calton, D.C. Mtehigan SM» Unlvonity Namnal Oomga ot CNmpracUc First Presbyterian Church of Hastings December 11,2004 Nashville Chiropractic at 5:30 p.m. (517) 852-2070 Childcare provided for 00536563 Wa are a Okie Cross and Madkwa ptoWNr Moat hauranoaa accepted Dear Annie: My oldest sister, "Deb.” recently confessed to me that she was the one who turned my mother in for welfare fraud over 20 years ago. Mom was arrested and served time in jail. Our family was torn apart. My younger sister and I were sent away to live with an abusive aunt. Although I under­ stand what Mom did was wrong, she did it only because Dad was an alcoholic and often kept money from Mom even if we children needed something. Mom went to her grave believing it was her mother-in-law who turned her in. I want Deb to confess what she did to the whole family. Although it will not help Mom heal any wounds, it would help the rest of us make amends. The worst thing is, years later. Dad's second wife committed the same crime, and Deb never said a word. I am ready to tell Deb that if she doesn't come clean, I will do it for her. Whatever happened to honor thy mother and thy father? Please help me. - Baby Sis Dear Sis: How old was Deb when she did this? Don't you think she believed she was doing the right thing? And the end result may have been such a shock to her that it explains why she didn't turn in her stepmother, fearing i* only would cause more harm. If Deb con­ fesses. will it really help "make amends.” or will it simply be a way to punish her? We understand that you are angry and want Deb to pay for making such a mess of your family, but try to forgive her. It's too late to change what happened, and you can be sure the deed has preyed on her mind all this time. Allow Deb to make the decision about com­ ing clean with your siblings. If she cannot bear to do so, please leave it alone. Bitter bashing Dear Annie: I am 16. and my parents recently separated and started living in differ­ ent houses. I am living with my dad. 1 feel trapped between them. When I am with my mom. she is always trying to tear down my dad. I have always been closer to my father, and she knows this. Mom often is very rude to him. but be is always polite and cordial to her. Dad never says a bad word about my moth­ er, and 1 do not understand why she can't do the same. She constantly tells me it was my dad s fault that she left, when really it was hers. ■ ' I d like to have something lo say when she bashes Dad so shell stop. I would also like a way to tell my dad that 1 don't like spending time with my mon: She is not exactly a fun person to be around these days, and I'm hav­ ing a hard time dealing with her negative comments. What can I do? - Stuck in the Middle in Washington Dear Stuck: You can talk to your mother. Tell her. honestly and firmly, that you do not want to hear any more bad things about your father and it is unfair of her to put you tn the middle. Try to understand that this separation is difficult for your mother, no matter whose idea it was. so it would help for you to be less judgmental. Still. Mom needs to ice what her bitterness is doing to you. If you are having a hard time getting your message across, give her this letter and tell her you wrote it Self-talk solution Dear Annie: I un writing in response to "Worried Mom," whose daughter talks to her­ self. This could affect her socialization and acceptance by peers. Her mother should approach this as a bad habit that requires bdiavior modification. I have a co-worker who talks to himself constantly. Some days he mumbles to himself nonstop for eight hours. It is disturbing and distracting. His co-workers fight to avoid sit­ ting next to him. - Going Crazy *n Memphis Dear Memphis: Most self-talk is harmless, and people tend to do it when they are alone. Your co-worker, however, may have a more serious problem than a "bad habit.” since he is doing this in public, nonstop. Please be kind. Happy Chanukah to all our Jewish readers. at infant - 2nd grade 50 North M-37 Highway - Hastings (269) 949-3770 Service Confession cure? Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about dime's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www^reators.com. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decamber 9. 2004 — Page 9 Home heating fuel costs up 63? a gallon this year FromlookTIME to TIME down memory lane... A Lyman J. Briggs; Assyria Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht Lyman James Briggs was bom in 1874 in Assyria Township, the son of Chauncey L. and Susanna Isabel! McKelvey Briggs. Chauncey Lewis Briggs had lived in New York State until coming to Michigan with his parents. His father was George Lyman Briggs. Chauncey Briggs attended the one room Briggs School and later donated the land for the new Briggs School and taught school there for a time. Lyman Briggs also attended the Briggs school and then went to Michigan State College where he earned a bachelor of sci­ ence degree in 1893. He then attended the University of Michigan where lie earned a Master of Science Degree in 1895. From there he went to Johns Hopkins, where he earned a Ph.D. (doctorate) in 1901. There is a building today on the Michigan Stale campus named for Lyman Briggs. When be retired in 1945 he held the posi­ tion of director of the National Geographic Society Board. He first took a position in government serv­ ice in 1896 in the Department of Agriculture as a physicist. In 1920. he joined the Bureau of Standards and became director of it in 1933. under President Franklin Roosevelt. He worked with Dr. Paul Heyl on the earth inductor compass, which is used on aircraft. Lindberg used this compass on his historic flight over the Atlantic Ocean. The two inven­ tors, Briggs and Heyl. were given the Magellan Medal for this accomplishment. Briggs later became chairman of the Research Committee of the National Geographic Society, in 1934. This included the inflation of. the attaching of the gondola to the balloon, which went to 62,000 feet over the North Platte River in South Dakota. The bottom tore away, the balloon exploded and the men landed with their parachutes in a field. In 1939. again under President Franklin Roosevelt he was asked to head up the origi­ nal Uranium Committee to study the use of atomic energy in warfare. During the war Dr. Briggs developed a gyroscopic instrument for Lyman James Briggs aiding in directing gunfire from battleships. He studied the aerodynamic characteristics of projectiles, bombs and aerofoils in high wind tunnels, the acceleration of gravity at sea. air flow in wind tunnels to improve propeller designs, the properties of liquids under nega­ tive pressure and other scientific studies. Briggs gave a great deal of credit for his successes to a teacher, named Thompson, who taught at the Briggs School and helped him to learn correct English, mathematics and other subjects which helped him to gain entrance into Michigan Agricultural College [now known as Michigan Stale University). There he took courses in agriculture, mechan­ ics. and other physical sciences. He learned some geology, physiology, biology, entomol­ ogy and botany as well as mathematics and chemistry. He discovered there that his first love was physics and concentrated on this first He loved baseball, continued to live in Washington. D.C.. but voted in Barry County. Assyria Township. He died in 1963. Sources: Barry County History 1985. ‘Great Decisions’discussion group meets again this winter The Barry County “Great Decisions” discussion group will meet again this winter, on eight Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 p.m. from Feb. 10 through March 31. The sessions will be held at the Institute for Learning in Retirement, a local affiliate of Elderhostel, which plans and offers study courses at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. This will be an after-luncheon meeting, as the group plans to abandon the earlier practice of bringing a sack lunch. Participants may come earlier if they wish to bring lunch, or may bring a snack for a mid­ class break. Each session discusses the topic read for the week, and follows with a 30-minute video of the Great Decisions topic, as broadcast by public television beginning in January. Briefing books are available next month. Participants should make known their interest in December so that the books may be ordered and available in January. Sponsored the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions series has given an example of the role citizens can play in discov­ ering. discussing and deciding how some of the world's greatest challenges can be met. Great Decisions takes the reader beyond the headlines by providing a revealing look at eight of the most sig­ nificant and far-reaching challenges facing the world. Each annual edition provides essential historical back­ ground, relevant facts, present and future policy options and impartial analyses to help one assess the chal­ lenges ahead. Hundreds of thousands of Americans each year use the scries to gain a better understanding of global topics affecting America's role in the world and policy makers’ responses. The 2005 topics for Great Decisions are: • U. S. Intelligence. The report of the 9/11 commission and questions of preIraq-war intelligence have placed unprecedented attention on the work­ ings of U.S. intelligence agencies. Are they out of date for dealing with post­ cold-war realities? Are the recommen­ dations of the 9Z1I Commission ade­ quate for reforming U.S. intelligence? • Russia. Under Vladimir Putin, Russia has been shaping its image as a power in Europe and Asia. Putin, in turn, is reshaping Russia by centraliz­ ing authority within the federal govern­ ment. Are his reforms a step backward for Russian democracy? How will Russia ovecome the real challenges of terrorism and a struggling economy? • Outsourcing Jobs. Some character­ ize outsourcing as a threat to American jobs and companies, while others claim it is necessary to stimulate overall eco­ nomic growth. What effects does out­ sourcing really have on economies that are sending jobs overseas? On economies that are receiving the influx of jobs? • China, increasingly influential globally, but it continues to face obsta­ cles at home. As its record economic growth continues, the country must still contend with a growing gap between rich and poor, devastating pollution and resource shortages. What strategies can China adopt to sustain its economy whifc meeting the needs of its people? • Sudan's Crisis in Darfur. The con­ flict in Sudan's Darfur region has drawn the world's attention because of the humanitarian crisis it has spawned. What roles will/should the internation­ al community, and the U.S., play? • Widening Poverty Gap. The prom­ ise of globalization is that it will bene­ fit poor countries through trade and close the poverty gap. Critics have argued that high debt owed by poor countries to rich countries has widened the gap between these countries. What can be done to narrow the global pover­ by Marde Westover . Staff Writer The type of winter Michigan will have plays a key role in the cost of heating, with a wanner Jian normal temperatures yielding moderate prices, but coIdler temperatures promise an increase demand and further price increases. The Michigan Energy Appraisal for Winter 2004 notes. "Residential heating oil prices in Michigan and the nation have increased dra­ matically as a result of the sharp increases in crude oil prices. The average residential prices in Michigan for home heating oil on Oct 18,2004. was $1.89 per gallon excluding taxes, up 63 cents per gallon from year ago levels.” Michigan households are like to sec an esti­ mated average total increase from $106 to $253 for home healing expenses, with types of fuel and usage patterns taken into consid­ eration. A variety of heating methods are used in Michigan households with 79 percent using natural gas, 10 percent using propane, 7 per­ cent using electricity and 4 percent using beating oil. with the balance use of wood or solar. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) notes, “A comparison of retail prices expected to be charged this winter by Michigan’s four largest natural gas utilities shows price increases this winter, from last winter, in the range of 5 to 14 percent. It is estimated that residential gas customers could see average monthly bill increases (November-March) ranging from $7 to $23 per month from last winter’s bills, assuming normal weather.” The wholesale price for natural gas are set in the competitive national market, with most of the increases being traced back to the increased price of world crude-oil. Other fac­ tors include “...falling U.S. production levels, despite increased drilling, and an increase in demand nationwide.” For propane the analysis states. “Last win­ ter. propane expenditures rose slightly as an 8.8 percent price increase negated a 6 percent consumption decline.” Dan Bishop, a spokesman for Consumers Energy, said they believe the price of heating will rise, but they don’t know by how much. Many factors increase the cost of heating, especially the weather and if there is a warm or cold winter. Consumers Energy makes no profit on gas they buy for the 1.7 million they sen*. as the price that is passed on to the customer if one that is regulated by the state. Profits for the companies come from other aspects of the billing and service. Michigan customers pay less than those in other Midwest states doe to the large amount of storage in the state. Natural gas customer Robin Allen is a little skeptical about the possible increase in his heat bill. “It’s (price increase) just gouging the aver­ age person." he said. With the overall increase in the price of oil, Allen said he "wholeheartedly” believes it is because of the pipeline in Iraq and the inter­ ests of “big business.” He said with the oil being a natural resource it should be available to all and the increase in price not only hurts those in Michigan, but in other areas of the world as well. For those facing a shut-off notice. Allen noted it is usually the community agency that steps in to help people out With many customers facing the increase there are ways to avoid a shut-off notice. “We want to work with our customers to make sure the heat and lights stay on... make sure they call us.” Bishop said. Customers who may be facing a financial problem such as unemployment or simply have no way to pay are encouraged to call Consumers Energy explain their situation. “(Consumers Energy) will do everything in our power. It’s important that people let us know their situation.” he said. Enrolling in a budget plan, where the cus­ tomer pays the same amount each month and “catch up” at the end of the year, is one way io help. The Winter Protection Plan is also offered to help senior citizens and low-income citi­ zens from shut-off of electric and natural gas services between Dec. 1 and March 31. For additional information the plan call 18OO-477-5O5O. For some consumers, especially those on tight budgets, the increased winter heating bills can sink then further financially. Those who may face a “shut-ofT notice for heat or have a low amount of propane may reach out into the community for some relief. The Department of Human Services (for­ mally known as the Family Independence Agency) is a location where those with a shut­ off notice can apply for funds. The relief would come from the State Emergency Relief (SER) and there are a variety of factors that determine eligibility, including group size, income, assets, shut-off status, and oth­ ers. If a party is denied through the department, then they can be directed to community groups that also may be able to help, including Love Inc., and the Community Action Agency of South Centred Michigan. The first step for those in the community with a shut-off sta­ tus would be to contact the Department of Human Services. The MPSC suggests calling the utility company tn explain the situation before receiving a shut-off notice. Consumers Energy <4 offer­ ing a “unique" way to help someone else pay a heating bill, by purchasing a gift certificate. The certificates range from $10 to $50 and can be given to anyone. Community churches. service groups or friends and family can buy the certificates for anyone in the community. For additional information, call 1-800-477­ 5050. Bishop said. "(The gift certificates) are really a nice gift for people who have finan­ cial needs” One way to help with heating costs is the make sure the home is very efficient. Some suggested ways to save on natural gas include: • “Lower heat at night, when no one is home and increase the air conditioning tem­ perature during the day. A programmable thermostat can be set to do this automatical­ ly." • “Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenleit and insulate the water heater.and hot water pipes following the manufacturer’s instructions.” • "Wash cloches in warm or cold water and try to do loads in the evening.” • "Clean or replace the furnace air filter regularly following the manufacturer’s rec­ ommendations.” • “Have an annual inspection and mainte­ nance done on the furnace.” • “Check heating ducts for air leaks and insulate those in unhealed areas.” • “Caulk and weather-strip around doors and windows. Close curtains at night during the winter." • “Add insulation to the attic and wallsincluding the rim joist above the basement walls" • “When purchasing new appliances, fur­ naces, windows, or a new home, look for those with the Energy Star logo, signifying they meet energy efficiency standards.” For additional information on greater effi­ ciency visit www.michigan.gov/bewinterwise or at http JZhes.lbl.gov. “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise. ” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Denise Neymeiyer. Our son, Aspen, was bom 3 months premature and was behind developmentally. At 15 months he just sat, couldn't crawl, couldn't walk. After only 5 weeks of physical therapy at Pennock Rehabilitation Services, Aspen surpassed crawling and was walking on his own! Alexis, his physical therapist, was patient, very thorough, and answered all of our many questions. Thanks Alexis and Pennock Rehab Services! Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. ty gap? • The Middle East. How will the war in Iraq and the creation of a transition­ al government transform the Middle East? How will a democratic Iraq relate to its neighbors and regional partners? Does the Iraq experiment create the potential for other Middle Eastern gov­ ernments to adopt democracy? • Global Water Issues. Scarcity of water in many regions creates problems and conflict for large numbers of the world's population. What policies should be adopted to ensure water qual­ Alexis Snyder, Physical Therapist Neymeiyer Family, Hastings Pennock ity? What international actors or gov­ ernments will make the greatest impact on improving water governance? 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In the fourth, they needed a couple of clutch free throws by senior Josh Maurer to help seal a 45-41 win against the Panthers. “It's rough and throw in that we're real young, your first game can get ugly and turn around. That's pretty much what this game was all about," said Saxon head coach Don Schils. It was a tale of two halves, with the Saxon and Panther faithful trading, “you can't stop him!" cheers. “I was a little bit surprised." Schils said, "especially defensively. We did some things that we've kind of struggled with in practice and in scrimmages, and did a nice job of stay­ ing on (Nathan) Farrell and not letting him get that shot cff." Hastings led 28-13 at the half, after allow­ ing Dehon only two points in the first quarter. The Panthers couldn't get much done inside against the taller Saxons, and weren't hitting from the perimeter. DK hit only one of its first 12 field goals, that was a jumper by senior forward Jimmy Kendrick midway through the Delton Kellogg's Tyler Blacken, right, forces Hastings' Steven Bolo to tty a reverse lay-up In the third quarter of the Saxons' four-point win over the Panthers. Bolo was hie team's leading scorer with 17 points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ty lough shooter." said Delton coach Mike Mohn. "But we’ve got lo put tour quarters in the period. After more than five minutes of nothing. together. I'll even take three at this point" A triple by Farrell with 2:28 remaining in the game cut the Saxon lead to 39-38. A buck­ et by 6'3 center Steven Bolo gave the Saxons a three-point cushion. The Saxons couldn't feel safe with a threepoint lead the way Farrell was shooting. Corrie Latta also converted on a four-point play, after being fouled while hitting a threepoint shot and made a nice drive for a buck­ et in the fourth. He finished with 12 points. Delton was finally forced to start fouling the Saxons, and with 46 seconds left Maurer stepped to the line for the Saxons and made it a 43-38 lead for his team by knocking down a pair. ‘"Those were two huge free throws." said Mohn. “If he would have bricked one of those, now we're really cutting it" Bolo scored 11 of his team high 17 points in the first half for the Saxons as they built their lead, by pounding the ball down low into their young post players and then either mak­ ing shots or fighting for offensive rebounds. The Saxons led 13-1 after the first quarter, and Bolo had nine points. Junior guard JJ Quick put the Saxons up 24-3 with a bucket with 4:57 left in the second quarter. Scott Coleman finished with trine points for Hastings, and Maurer added six. Neither team could get anything going in the third quarter. DK outscored Hastings 4-2 DK coach Mike Mohn pulled his starters to the bench and let his back ups have a crack al 'I was real pleased with those five kids." said Mohn. “When they went in. we were down 13. and two minutes later we were still down 13 with that second group just trying to create something." Andrew Ouding gave Dehon a spark with some of his hustle plays throughout the night, and lit the fire that started the Panther come “Dehon's kids could have hung their heads, but they kept playing hard.” Schils said. Delton will begin Kalamazoo Valley Association action Friday night al home against Parchment Mohn didn't like the way things looked for lest, but he did say, “I am real happy with how we responded. I'm pleased that we didn’t mail it in. Hastings, those kids are all over the place. They worked hard.” Hastings has Friday night off, and will open conference play in the O-K Gold on Tuesday night in Middleville against the Trojans. Thomapple Kellogg is also 1-0 after knocking off Maple Valley Tuesday 84-54. The Trojans lake on Hamilton Friday night second quarter. Things changed dramatically in the second half. Farrell, scored 16 of his game high 18 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Panther comeback. He hit four three-point shots, most with the Saxons' Brandon Johnson right in his face. "Nathan, when he gets on i roll he's a pret- Do you know what your family doctor gives you? He didn’t know? He said, be didn't know. How could be not know? On the rare occasion that I sit down for breakfast with a bowl of cereal, the box is usu­ ally on the table in front of me. By the time I'm done eating. I know bow much vitamin B. Imo, Ribofiavin, and Yellow Number 3 are in the bowl of cereal I just ate. I know that I drink a glass of milk, and I get Vitamin A. Vitamin D. and calcium. How many fat grams exactly are in a double quarter pounder with cheese? I'm not sure, but I know they're in there. A can of Coke has 30 mg of Sodium. Are there any steroids in it Not unless they're hidden somewhere in the natural flavors, or the caramel color. I'm not one who's big on taking medicine. Homemade remedies seem to work out for the most part. I'm not an athlete who makes his living by how well his body can work with his mind. I can hardly remember the last time I jogged, let alone ran. But I know the Turns I took last night didn't have any steroids in them. So bow can a professional athlete not know this? That can't be the troth can it? Barry Bonds admitted lo using what are being called “the cream" and “the clear", a couple of steroids from buddies in San Francisco. He thought it was just plain old arthri­ tis medication and flaxseed oil. Don't most of the medications people use have a list of ingredients? Doctors don't even pass out medications in their office? You get a prescripcon. then get the medica­ tion in a bottle, or tube, or whatever that is clearly marked and labeled. Isn't that some­ thing you would look for if you were a professional athlete? Just because a guy is a trainer or a friend, doesn't mean I would let him pop a pill in my mouth, or use some labeless cream. Once you started and your head swelled up and your muscles started to pop out of your shirt like the Incredible Hulk, after years of being one size wouldn't you stop and ask what was going on? I guess if you're hitting 70 home runs and getting millions of dollars, you would not. You’d just ride it out like Bonds tried to do. and hope at the end you've still got your health and your millions. Now there has been a lot of talk about these little guys: *. Does tat belong on the end of Bonds records. Baseball stuck one on Roger Maris just because he played in more games than the Babe. No matter what. Bonds gets his record for 73 home runs in a season. He did that in 2001. steroids weren't banned in Major League Baseball until 2002. There are plenty of other performance enhancing drugs that still are legal in the big's. I heard from one close source that maybe it should be okay to take all the drugs you want Why not cork all the bats, or better yet, make them all our of Plutonium. Put cam­ eras on the players belt buckles, and lasers on home plate so umpires can't mess up the balls and strikes. “Let technology have its own league." he said. There wouldn't be juiced bats, juiced balls, and juiced players without the individuals power to use their brain. Thai's a natural ability, right? Using your brain to improve your life. If that's what these players are doing, let them go. They can call it the “XBL". I'm sure it will do real well. It's one solution. On the other channel, we can have Mark Grace, Roger Clemens. Omar Vrzqucl, what's left of Nomar Garciapara. and all the other guys who just want to play baseball the way it has been played for decades and the way it was meant to be played. Bonds can go off to play for the Portland Pill Poppers, and get “He Inject Me" written on the back of his jersey. If we build it will they go? Like I said. Bonds gets to keep his record for single season home runs. But 1 would­ n’t even let him in the book next to Hank Aaron and his 753, or the Babe's 714. I wasn't around to see Hank Aaron play, but I get chills every time I hear the radio call of his record breaking shot. “It's gone. It's 715. There's a new home run champion of all time, and it's Henry Aaron!" There might be some kind of bodily reaction to Bonds hitting number 756 someday, but it will not be chills, it will not be a smile, it will not be nearly that pleasant Delton Ketogg's Conte Latta pulls a loose ball away from a diving Steven Bolo in the second half of the Saxons win at Delton Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings' senior Brandon Johnson races the ball up the middte against the Delton press in the second half Tuesday, as the Panthers' Nathan Farret pursues from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons start 2-0, then finish third at Allegan Invite The Trojans and Saxons saw each other for the first time this season on the wrestling mats, and the only time before the final O-K Gold Conference dual of the season, Saturday at the Allegan Southwest Classic. Both teams have a 2-0 dual meet record, and both teams finished behind the hosts from Allegan. The Vigen won their 16-team tournament Saturday with 223.5 team points. TK was sec­ ond with 208, followed by Hastings 164, Kalamazoo Central 139.5, Lapeer West 135.5, and Byron Center sixth with 126. The Saxons and Trojans each had two wrestlers win weight class championships. For Hastings, RJ Morgan won at 103 pounds and Jeff Allen was the champ at 125. TK’s Justin Lewis won at 119 and Ryan Fletke at 152. Hastings had six other wrestlers place at the tournament. Placing third from Hastings were Jeremy Redman and Rusty Burgdorf, in fourth were Brandon Black and Lee Selby, and in sixth were Ashtin King and Steve Case. It was one of three tournaments that Saxons participated in on Saturday. The Hastings ‘B’ team wrestled at Ionia and placed fourth out of ten teams. Tim Aspinall won his weight class, and Tim Bowerman placed second. Alex Lowe finished in third, while Alec Wilcox, Kelly Ford, Kyle White, Matt Donnini, and Scott White were each fourth. The team finished behind Portland, Ionia, and Grand Rapids Union. The Saxons' JV wrestlers traveled to a tournament in Lakewood where Sy Overmyer placed first. Placing second were Jon Rogers and Chris James. Placing third were Ryan Bosma. Eric Duits and Gary Willavize. Dan Rybiski finished in fourth place. The varsity Saxons scored their two dual meet victories on Thursday night at Ionia. There they topped Holland 48-22, and bested Mona Shores 42-33. Saxons earning two wins for the night were Morgan. Burgdorf. Redman, Alien, Case and King. Winning one match were Bowerman, Selby, Quada. and Jackson Hoke. Winning JV matches were Wilcox, Black. Andy Roades, Mitch Gahan, Aspinall, Rogers. Donnini, Scott White, Thomas McKinney, and Kyle While. The varsity Saxons will be at Wyoming Park this Saturday for a tournament beginning at 9:30 a.m. The ‘B’ Team travels to Olivet, while the JV kids will be at Delton Kellogg. Lakewood youth b-ball starts Dec. 11 Lakewood's winter basketball program begins soon for boys from second to sixth grade. The Pee Wee Basketball league for fifth and sixth grade boys begins this Saturday at the Lakewood Middle School, and run from 10 a.m. until noon. At this time players can sign up for the league, then learn about some of the game's basic fundamentals. A late sign-up and practice will be held Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a $50 player membership fee, which is due the day of sign-up. Checks can be made payable to the Lakewood Fastbreak Club. There will be the two practices in December, and games will begin Jan. 8 and continue on Saturdays through January. February 5 is being saved as a snow date, if needed. Games run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Mark Farrell at 374-2400 ext 2420 duririg the day. or at 374-7816 after 9 p.m. Saturday basketball for second, third, and fourth grade boys will be on Saturday morn­ ings in January, fourth graders run from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and second and third graders participate from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Basic fundamentals of the game will be taught, including passing shooting, dribbling, and more. The cost is $30, which is due on sign-up day. Sign-up day is Jan. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 7: 45 a.m. for fourth graders, and 8:30 a m. io 8: 45 a.m. for second and third graders, at the Lakewood Middle School. The first sessions led by Denny Frost, Tai Thompson. Dave Barker, and Ed O'Mara will follow the sign­ up periods. �Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday. Decanter 9.2004 - Page 11 TK’s big win part of Golden opening night The annual Christmas party for the Hastings Rotary, Kiwants and Exchange clubs was held Monday at the Leason-Sharpe Han, Presbyterian Church. It was a special time for members of all three local service organizations to get together in the holiday spirit. As usual, included in the program was the Hastings High School choir and director Patty I.aJoye with Carrie Bolthouse, pianist. 3 ures, while limiting the Lions to one. Jon Yeazel paced the Trojans with 24 points, Trevor manning added 22. and junior center Isaac Thaler tossed in ten to go along with his game high 11 rebounds. The Trojans outscored the Lions 20-7 in the game’s opening period, then 23-9 in the fourth to spur the route. The game turned into a track meet in the second quarter with each team pouring in 22 points. Maple Valley was led by Adam Gonser’s 11 point performance. Eric Weslendorp and Adam Lamphere both added eight points. jiaaJbsJ-O Trojan* have onp more son-league Thomapple Ketogg's Ryan Weesie disrupts a shot by Maple Valley's Jason Beardslee in the second quarter of the Trojan's 84-54 victory in MMdtoville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) contest on the schedule to start the season. TK travels to Hamilton on Friday night, to face its old O-K Blue rival and its future O-K Gold foe. Hamilton is 0-1 after falling to Zeeland on Tuesday in overtime 65-59. TK then starts the O-K Gold season at home against Hastings on Tuesday night. Dec. 14. Hastings iron its opener 45-41. al Delton Kellogg. The seven O-K Gold CMfcraaca -schools that opened piny On Tuesday night were victorious. South Christian defeated Hudsonville 56­ 45. Holland Christian beat Ho'Jand 52-41. Wayland topped Plainwell 94-54, Wyoming Park knocked off Calvin Christian 68-52. and Byron Center blew out Hopkins 71-21 The Gold's eighth team. Caledonia, begins play at East Kentwood on Friday night. M.pO- v.1>y hqgfr* fe^ue action at home on Friday against Panthers win three of four at Lawton Invitational Delton Kellogg's varsity wrestling team went 4-2 in the first week of the season. The Panthers won three of their four matches Saturday at the Lawton Invitational, Wednesday RM. Hair Care Center 39; Greenridge 34; Mace Pharmacy 29; Shamrock 28; Seebers 27; Railroad Street Mill 24; Eye and Ent 22. Womens High Gaines and Series * K. Becker 235-564; S. Beebe 196-536; E. Vanasse 193-496; N. Boniface 182-475; E Ulrich 162-473; W. Barker 137-395; S. Pennington 171; L. Yoder 168; B. Hathaway 159; D. Bums 148; J. Pettengill 143. Sunday Night Mixed Red Dog 32; Bulls and Heifers 32; Thunder Alley 29; 4 Horsemen 27; Get-crDone 25; Sandbaggers 25; Gutter Dusters 25; Funky Bowlers 25; Team 12 23; Nobody's 20; Robbers 19; 12 ozs. al a Time 18. Womens High Game* and Series - K. Becker 193-561; B. Wilkins 192-533; M. Kirchen 178-506; C. Miller 175-450; A. Hubbell 163-450; A. Churchill 172-446; K. Middleton 156-400; D. Snyder 190; G. Otis 176; T. Robbe 163; J. Ingram 160; J. Shoebridge 138. Mens High Games and Series - B. Falconer 226-602; A. Jenkins 218-571; F. Thompson 208-566; J. Smith 206-541; B. Churchill 191-541; C. Curtis 180-499; B. Ingram 175-488; N. Robbe 166-472; K. Greenfield 211; R. Snyder 191. Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 33-23; Woodland Machine 32.5-23.5; TVCCU 32-24; Full House 28-28; Hastings City Bank 27.5-28.5; Woodland Sales 25.5-30/5; Consumers Concrete 23.5-32.5; Yankee Zephyr 20-36. Men’s High Games & Series - Stan Hause 192; L Miller 235: K. Beebe 234; J. Reffert 210; M. Yost 188; D. Blakely 204; T. Neymeiyer 237-650; Steve Hause 186. Women’s High Games & Series - T. Blakely 183-441; B. Wilkins 218; S. Miller 159-382; E. Vanasse 174; M. Eastbrook 174; A. Hall 199. with 11 wrestlers finishing in the top two at their weight class. Brett Bissett (130), Jeremy Herington (140), and John Holtman (152) earned gold medals at the tournament Silver medals went to Steve Ross (103), Kyle Herington (112), Curt Wolschlegar (125), Shawn Riegler (145), Anthony Riley (160). Justin Stewart (171), Eric Ryan (189), and Dustin Merlau (215). Octavio Romero, the team’s freshman heavyweight didn’t medal at Lawton. but is 4­ 2 on the season so far. The Panthers’ lone loss Saturday was to the tournament champions from River Valley High School. The Mustangs topped the Panthers 45-35. Delton topped Hartford 66-18. Lawton 66­ 12, and Decatur 69-12 earlier in the day. “Eleven of the 14 young men we start arc second or first year young men. We’re young.” said Delton head coach Rob Hrethuis. “We’re off and running. Let’s go.’* The Panthers were 1-1 on the opening night of the season. On Thursday, they topped Vicksburg 66-14. but fell to Mattawan 45-30. Heethuis is also pleased with how the *B’ Team wrestlers are doing so far. especially with such a young group. DK won 15 of the 17 ‘B’ Team matches against Vicksburg and Mattawan. The Panthers will host a quad tonight, with Decatur, Fennville, and Maple Valley. Next Wednesday, Delton travels to Plainwell. Thanks to you... 648,943 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Grand Opening HOME EQUITY LOANS FIXED RATE 5 YEAR BALLOON NO PROCESSING FEE ONE LUCKY CUSTOMER WILL GET FREE INTEREST FOR ONE YEAR Hastings Chy Bank - 269-945-2401 - http://www.hastingscitybank.com �P«o« 12 - TNndey. Daoenter ». 2004 - Th. Haritnga tew Vikings second half score tops Lowell’s total for night All of that offense, and the Vikings trailed None of the players on the Lakewood var­ by three points at the end of the first half. sity boys' basketball team were in high school "We did not come c-jt with the intensity to the last lime the Vikings topped Lowell. The losing string to the Red Arrows cone match Lowell in the first half." said Farrell to a dramatic halt Tuesday night as the "We got caught up in their game instead of Vikings outscored Lowell 83-55. Lakewood scored 57 points in the second half, after trailing 29-26 at the intermission. "In the second half, our defense led us to some easy transition baskets." said Lakewood Vikes open with win over ‘04 champs Sports Editor The Viking varsity wrestling team is 5-0 on the season. Not a had start for a team that head coach Bob Veitch says is doing an awful lost of shuffling at the moment with youngsters pet­ ting into the line-up, kids struggling to fit into the weight classes they want to, and some wrestlers dealing with ocher troubles. Lakewood opened the season the defending Division 3 state from Montrose 42-35 on " along with a win over Saturday, the Vikings won tl Harper Creek Tournament On Saturday, the Vikings dominated their three opponents in the tourney. Lakewood topped Quincy 77-6, Harper Creek 58-14, and Pennfield 72-6. Lakewood had ten wrestlers finish the day without a loss, Holden Hummell. Josh Kettle, Cody Orszula. Levi Phelps, Eddie Phillips, Alex Phillips. Cody Dupont. Alan O’Donnell, Adam Fyan. and Darrin Durkee. That was the culnvnation of a solid first week for the fifth ranked team in the state. After a pin by Lakewood's Mike Leiby at 119 pounds in the Vikings’ dual with Montrose Thursday night. Lakewood took a 36*12 lead with five weight classes to go. Sounds like a good position to be in, until one sees that Montrose had one individual state champion, two ocher individual state medal­ ists, and one more state qualifier left in its line-up. Lakewood’s Scotty Blocher trailed his 125pound match with David Cheza 11*2 heading into the third round. Last year’s fifth place finisher nt 103 pounds in C ' * ** ‘ Blocher on his back sa the a was dominating the match. Blocher broke free early in the third period, took down Cheza, and pinned him at the 4:40 mark of the match to secure the victory for Lakewood. The Vikings needed that victory. From 130 to 145, the Rams scored three pins and a tech­ nical fall. Lakdwood came into the match knowing that it would be okay on the big side of the line-up. Alex Phillips (171) and Fyan (215) Kyle Rowland tossed in 11 points and had four rebounds for Lakewood, while Travis Willaid provided eight points, four boards, and three assists. coach Mark Farrell. "We did a better job of Now. as the Vikings look lo get a quick breaking and attacking Lowell’s press. It start on their third conference title in three helps when you shoot the ball as well as we years, they hope to come out Friday night did tonight." against Haslett like they came out in the sec­ The Vikings hit on 52-perceni of their field Lakewood's Lakewood’s Levi Kuras scores near fan points as he holds down Maple Valley's Jonathan Stevens in their 140pound match Thursday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) ours." . ond half against Lowell. goal tries. 4-percent of their attempts from The Haslett Vikings come to Lakewood behind the three-point line, and 71-percent of Friday for the first Capital Area Activities their free throw attempts. Conference Division 3 contest of the winter. Corey Thelen had a team high 23 points, Haslett is also 1-0, after topping MAson on nine rebounds, and four steals for Lakewood, Tuesday night 64-52. Aaron Miller bad 26 while Tyler Beglin added 21 points, five points, seven steals and six rebounds to lead boards, two steals, and three assists. the way for the CAAC-3's other Vikings. Lakewood did a great job of finding open On Tuesday it's beck to the non-league teammates on the offensive end. The Vikings action for Lakewood, as it goes on the road had 22 assists in the game, led by eight from for the first time, to face Eason Rapids. Pat Morris. The Hastings BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 BAriRY COUNTY: Planning Comrotteon wM conduct a pubic hearing lor the fofrowfrip SpecW Uaa Parma*. MUTARV DUTY. Location: 8415 Buchter Rd., in Section 11 al Irving Tap. Pwpoee: Roqueadng a apedel uaa perm# tor a rated dock taking tatewaa, to te A zontog (tenet truck rspak). In te C-2 toning dtertct Local oh: 11875 Memory Lana. 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Montrose topped Maple Valley 51-24 in the The Lions were very happy with the way they wrestled in the season's opening match, in which they wrestled much better than in the dual with Lakewood lo end the evening. The match started at 140 pounds, and things were close until it got to the heaviest three weight classes, where the Montrose Rams earned three first-round pins to pull well ahead of the Lions. Maple Valley held its own in the middle weights. At 145. Maple Valley's state medal­ ist Boss earned an 11-10 win over the Ram's John Fulger. Fulger was the individual state champion last year at 125 pounds. The Lions other state qualifier. Morris at 171. won by pin in 1:59 over the Rams' Brad Boone. Desrochers earned a 9-3 decision for The Lions two other wins were a pin by Ronnie Smith at 103, and a pin by Jamie Corwin at 125 pounds. 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Any written faaponae may be mailed to toe addraaa Mad betow or taxed to (288) 948-4820. Tha apedel uaa apptoetonfa) tatea avatebto tor (dosed betmkn 12-1 pun.). Monday thru Friday. Pteaa cal te Ptentog OHoa at (249) 845-1290 kx Hater Mormakon. Tha County ol Barry wn prates naoaaaary sa­ te ate and aarvtea. such as signers tor te hearing Impaired and audto topee of printed mntort- -r , . or a-oagavwng. - - ■—i piece The redemption parted tel ba 12 mortha from Cased: Decanter S. 2004 (10) days notte to te County or Barty. IndMduaM caring te todowtng: Mtchasl Brawn. County AdroHakMor. 220 Wte Site Straw. Htetoga Ml 49054, (249) 945-1244 DatMa S Smrii, Barry County Ctortc uuum (12-9) FC H 248.S83.1300 Trot A Trott. P C. Attorney* For HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Fanna, MfcNgan 480254822 Fte 4042250F01 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER WTERESTED PARTIES Township Hal. 10115 S. Nonto Rood, wriWl te TbwnaNp. 1) Artecart larry Ricco cl 11311 Sunllah bite. Dehon. Ml 40044, parcel »12-012-006-07 The TNo property In question b toned *R2* Stogb Parody - Maduro Dartey. Rtertortet Owtrtt meeting. Al interested partons are invited to bo proaont or submit written comments on tote apodal land Holt's 2001 Hair Stylist of the Year Also. Amanda Briggs comes to us from Douglas J In East Lanslngl Something Special by Kathy Be a “SPORTS NUT” “<Xot gout otdltutty gift stone' O^etlng gifte fiat one unique mid d^Ment. tTnufy "soiwtliiiig spedat." 207 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0313 Read The BANNER! being contend at te hearing upon Ivo (5) days nofce to te Pratevte Township Ctork. Towrwhip Ctertc Tom Guthrie Supervisor 10115 S. Norrie Need �The Huang* Banner - Thursday. December 9. 2004 - Page 13 STATE OP MCHMAN JUDICIAL ORCUTT - FAMLY DWIMON BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OP HMMNQ CAM NO. 9M81944A M THE MATTER OF: BROOKLYN MARIE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ■1 DEBT COLLECTOR ATTSMPT- Barry County yr> ai i rornrrnat The Seroor. Florence M. Kama. DOB: 10/8/1932 SSN 366-32-7478, who kved at 11888 Bartow Lake Road. MkldtovBo, McNgen died 11W2004 There MBJTARY DUTY. ' Of too above named minorf*) ha* boon Ned in this r- oourt A hearing on the petMon wB ba conducted by •ha court on December 10, 2004 al 130 ^.m. in Famty Division Courtroom, 208 West Court Street, HMMte, M 48068. Thto hearing may result In temMaHon of parental wmm (124) 12/5/1997 (as amended). wB be forever barred MORTGAGE SALE - Detect Me been made in Dote: 11/29/2004 Pamela Tyter (P36374) December 10.2002 in inabument 108X20. in Grand Rapid*. Ml 49501-0352 618036-8000 Ono Hundred FWyJMe Thousand Mna HMdred Forty And 14/100 Doier* ($159,940.14), Indutong 84/100 DoNare (tl’ISDll«). iridudhg Mareei at 7575% per woman and a single woman, to Orel Nation* Bank of America, dtoad Augu* 20,3009 and recanted on October 2, 2003 in Instrument No. 1114787, Berry or nm *■< ot*am. ■ puMc waKu*. a M Court, Jwiary of toom. at puMc vendue, at too Barry eaeigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgage, dated August 30.2002 and recorded on September 4,2002, in instrument number 1066792, Barry County Records. Michigan, on vMch mortth* *wn al HWEVf ONE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($91,958.18). including interest at 6.75% per annum. MtodtovSto, Ml 49333 ia hereby fipvon tool acid mortgage w« Meh to now $71.46838 The mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate of the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 536-7400 F YOU ARE W ACTIVE MHJTAR Y DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default he* boon made m toe condteon* of a mortgage mode by DAVID M SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Reeheaaon System*. Inc. ("MERS*) aoteiy as POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OHRCE AT MUTANT DUTY. aa recoaM M Uber a of Mom. on Page M County Courthouse in Hasting*. McNgan. at 1D0 o’clock pjn.. on January 13.2005. Said pre mi*** ar* atowted in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. McNgan, and are Beginning of Rood Street 137 toot, thence North paraM with 10 W*et tor place •wnooWbol 440 test to foe Center of The property io located In Cariton Township, Barry County, MteMgan, and la daaerfoad In too petal of beginning; toenoo Scum to piece of begin- North 595 toot, thence East 151 feet, thence South 1173 foot to the place of beginning. Subject to an Joslyn and Ttoha A. Jooiyn, husband and wde, orig- FC W TfMA arty 33 teat thereof. Th* redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned wtfo MCLA 6003241a, In MrtUnMtRdaMI SMCO’Maarapri Rd fwnoe North 150 toot foonoo Beat 132 toot to too aum of On. Hundnd Rw Ttauaand S*ran Hundrrt StatySb And S1/100 Dian (3106.70001). Ineartng rtw— a 0.075% pa annum. uart t» pa— a a— con— a aad nan- ROMMM8.1308 " TKM’M.RC. The redomptton period wB bo one year trom too MORTGAGE SALE - Dsteuk has bean toaoondatorw of a mortgage mode by FRANCIS L. GRMES R AND DGBRA J. GRIMES, NUBBAND AND WIFE to MEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. CALIFORNIA, Mortgagee, vktod, notice la hereby given tool aato mortgage wfl ...--------------SMOSlbtegraphRdStoaBO Btogham Famw. McNgan 44 RbMlTWTFOD , Electronic Registration System*. Inc., solely a* nominoe for Lender and FINANCIAL CORPORATION PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Soutoftokl, Michigan 48075 mm. County Courthouse in HaaMgo al 100 PM. on January 13,2006. Date: November 15,2004 517-337-1017 (12-8) to foe piot thereof. Pago 14, Bony County Record*. THE POOUNG ANO S8WICMG AGREEMENT. WE OBTABi WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. donod In accordance vflh MCLA 0003241a. in MBS. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OmCt At. whummi muow r you are m acrw MBJTARV DUTY. M0RT0AM BALA Deled: December 9.3004 FC X 248383.1302 Trott 8 Trott. PX. Marts 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bbtfpiam Farms, MtaNgan 480354822 Rfo404lS48F01 annum, Numrtr 10612S6, Bviy Carty Rnorda. Tha. B aamdd a b. du. on auch nongag. *a am tf FortrFour Tha—a Two Hoarad Bdrad, »■ . aa ayioo Doan (Smjtpm) aaurta a— Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are Two Thousand Seven Hundred Atty-Six And 81/100 Do8or* (8102.75631). hdudtog interest al 95% per annum. at Cariton TbwnaNp, lbwnahip of Cariton. Also a 1969 Patriot l4oMa Hbraa. Bert* 013091AB. MORTGAGE SALE • DoteuS has been made in ortrinw mortgagors). to Greet Lakes Bancorp, PO. Ba> 7M, Eea Lan**. Ml 4MM a .M74W-1M7 Two Hundred RPy-Threo Thousand One Hundred Mno And 94/100 DoMre (8253,106.94). todutMg ASSET SSMCBM t !. FINANCIAL ASSET SBCURfflES CORP, LTTTON LOAN SERV1CSM Under too power of sate contained in said mort- be torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, • ATTOFWEYw9j!aBnmo(MongaBM MORTGAGE SALE-DoteuE hoe been made In pc. Barry Carty. MkHgan. and n de—d ar Tha North 99 — aLM227a«wCay. Ramarty vaage a II—gr aooon>ng a Rw racodad pia Tha radampdon parted ihaa ba 0 monew horn doned in accordance with MCLA 0003341a. in (IM) JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UND0I THE RDeUNG AND SERVICING AGREE-> (Man a. mhan • bo torectooed by a #aie of toe mortgaged premise*, County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on January 13.2005. LOT 3, NEARS WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO 1, PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION B, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN U0ER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 81. donod In acoorttonce wMh 1948CL 0003341a, in 18003241a. in which case toe redempMn period Mb* 30 days from too dote of too Ote*. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The mortgagor^). Io Now Century Mortgage corporation, eeongagee, oaieo wopremoor .mj, 2003, and recorded on November 24, 2003 In instrument 1118100. In Barry county record*. Under toe powteof aato contained in atod man­ MUTAAY DUTY. Carty. MkMgan at 1D0 p.m. on December 16, MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* boon made in County Courthouse te Heeling* al 100 PM. on January 8.2006. from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9.2004 For more informatton. ptease call: FC X 248583.1302 Tto#ATroC.P.C. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Btogham Farm*. MteNgan 48025-5822 Ate 4042199F01 Ronnie E. Brown and Thiress M. Brown, husband MatWagoo P.O. Boa 5041 Ttay, M 46007-5041 •* mm ^rr.iAAA .1787 VankM Springs Bary Carty. MkMgai. aa era rtartwd rt Brttnrtng a ( pert on «w Nonh kw rur rnwwwon new* ww: (248)540-7701 (1M) SYNOP9M RUTLANB CHARTER TOWNSMP STATE OF MCHK1AN PROBATE COUNT COUNTY OF BANNY ’instrument f 1114574 Barry County Record*. 583.10 toot from too Northwest comer of said Section 22. running thence North 89 degree* 40 Thousand Seven ,, NMo Cora* (894.740.40) indudtog interest 95% pertenuin. ' North Section Me; toonce South 00 degrees 20 dogrose 40 minute* 11 second* East 710.00 teal vktod, ntotoe la hereby given mat sate mortgage wR RLE NO. 2004-9417606 Estate of HENRY E GILLUM SR. Dele of BHh: January 15,1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: ' NOTICE TO CREDOORS: The ‘ HENRY E. GLLUM SR., who Ivod al 6266 THORi NAPPLE LAKE ROAD. LOT 158. TOWNSHIP OF • XA8T1£TON. Michigan Bed November 7,800fc GreeNtokL Carr and 7 gueato County Courthouse k. HaMngi, Ml al 1:00PM. on Irving ToaewNp to add Are by voice vote. aocorang to too recanted |M West 1XB Mo; toonce South 89 dayaee 31 minutoa 52 second* West 108431 toot along too North IB toe Wear Me of which is described aa beginning at whM coo* toe redemption period shol bo 30 days toe W. COURT STREET. HASTWGS, Ml 48088 and running thence South 00 degree* 29 minutes The redemption period shall be 12 months from Adopted RaaoMtoa 42004-29. Electric* Perm# Da.: 12/2/04 DAVID H. TRIPP (P2S2S0) 20S S. BROADWAY ■ HASTMGS. Ml 4S0S8 (MP)S4S46aS ’ HENRY E.OKXUM JR. MOS THCRNAPPLE LAKE ROAD. LOT 312 NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 (51?)M22184 Reookrtton F2004-30. FOIA Foo Structure by id cai veto: • •' Mooing aQctrtodaf 916 pjn. Robin HaeShomoi Ctork An*stod to by. BNd.8uM100 HRs, I* 48307 844-6123 Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 18.2001 and recorded September 27. 2001 in Instrument f 1067252 Barry County Records. MtaNgan on date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Thirty-Seven Dollar* and Sixteen Cent* ($78,037.16) including interest Q.75% per annum moo 11 seconds East 31931 tool; thence North 00 degree* 29 minute* 05 second* West 495.00 tool The redemption period shall be 8 montoe from TreasurerY report received by voice vote. Approved to postpone Raeotutton MNX-27. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the condtttons of a certain mortgage mads by. WBkam C TeM* and Tonis J TeM*. hueband and Dated: November 25. 2004 For more information. pl**i* cal: FC F 248 5831313 Trott 5 Trott. PC. merger and/or name change to Greet Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger to 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. MteNgan 48025-5822 Fite *041109F01 09536190 Carty Courrtxaa m Haahnga. Ml a 1:00PM on Thuraday. D—n—16.2004 Sad pran—• are MuaUd a Viiog. o< Woodtand, Barry Carty. Michig»n, and n Comnwncing 142 rod, NorJi ol th. So— axntr a Sa—115. m TownBUp 4 North. <X Range 7 toonco East 9 rod*, toonoo North 8 rod* 131/2 toot, thence Wool 9 rod*, thence South 8 rod* 13 1/2 toot to too piece of beginning Commonly known as 368 N Main Street. WoodtondM! 48897 The redomptton period shall bo 6 montoe from doned In accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in wNch case the redemptton period ahal bo » days from too date of such sate Dated: NOVEMBER 4. 2004 A neriqueet Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: PotestNo & Associate*. PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills Ml 48307 (248)844-5123 ( �Page 14 - Thursday. December 9.2004 - The Haottogs Banner FX, BITTHTTHQ TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATKM OBTAMED WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURFOBE. FLEAM CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AY (MB) 09*7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dated has been mart In the oondMona of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL HASKINS and MARY BETH HASKMS HUSBAND KND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Rsgistratton Systems, Inc., ("MERS") aoMy as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, MC., Mortgagee, dated January 15,2003, and recorded on February 14. 2003, in instrument 1007082, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is cteimod to bo due al foe date hereof foe sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 86/100 DOLLARS (810030036). including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, nolioo is hereby gNen foal said mortgage w« be torectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtoss, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 130 o'clock p.m., on January 6, 2005. Said promises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning al a point on foe South Ina of Sectton 8, Town 4 North, Rango 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County. Mkhigan, dtatent West 687.88 foot from the ■Joufooast comer of eaid sec­ tion; foencu Wool atong said South Ino, 642.00 foot; foonce North 0019'30’ EasL 339.00 foot; thenoo East paraM with said South Ino, 642.00 foot; thence South 001 r3QT Wool 339DO foot to foe piece of beginning. Subject to an easement tor public highway purposes over foe Southerly 33 tool thereof tor Jordan Road. The redemption period shal be 12 monfoe from the date of such sate. Oiwd: November 19.2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS1 sototy as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK. NC. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 460 SouthMd. Mkhigan 48075 AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ MI TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BWORMATON OBTAMED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) 382-8100 F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE -Dated tavlng boon mart In foe terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Chad L Suntken. married to Sharon Sunken of Barry County, MtaNgan, Mortgage to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 14fo day of October, AD. 2002, and recorded in foe office of foe Regteter of Deeds, for foe County of Barry and State of MtaNgan, on the Sth day of December. AD., 2002, In Instrument No. 1093065 of Bany Records, which aakf mortgage was fooreaftec on. to-w* foe 20th day Ol October, AD. 2004, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, ns Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2TJ025, thru mesne assignments and recorded on November 8,2004 in foe office of Register of Deeds in jnsSument No.1138815torsaid County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo. at the date of this notioe, tor principal and intereeLfos eum of 866317.18 (R8y six thousand, Mna hundred seventeen dolors and eighteen cents) inciudtog interest foere on at 1035% (ten point nine fiva) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at tow or in equity hav­ ing bean Insteuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part ttwaof. Now, therefore, by virtue of foe power ol sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to foe statute of foe State of MtaNgan in such case mart and provided, notioo ia hereby given that on, the 8th day of January, AD., 2006, at IDO o'clock aaid mortgage wB be torectooed by a aate at pubic aueflon, to foe high­ est bidder, at foe Barry County Courthouse In I jestings. Ml, Barry County, Mkfofoan, of foe premtooo doacribod in said mortgage. Which said pram* teas are described as fdows: Al foat certain piece or parcel of land eitoate in foe VBaga of NashvBs, in foe County of Barry and State of Michigan and dseertbed as foltows to w*t~ Lots 7 and 8 of Bfock 7 of foe A.W. PhMpa Addteon to foe Wy of NashviBa, in foe Township of Casdaton; acoordtog recorded ptat thereof. Tax D: 52-17WJ07-007-00 T)w redemption period shall be six mqnfoa from foe date of such aate, unless dstsrmMM aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 8003241a, in wnren case me reoempoon penoo snas De ju says from foe date of such sate. Dated: Dacambar 2,2004 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 6 REIS CO., LP.A BY: Daniai E. BeaL (P-58601) rearmuy ror Assignee or Mongagee rrouce ur Mortgage Foreclosure area TM8 HRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR AHEMFTMO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY KFORMAnON WE OBTAN WEX BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMo ante may bo Ttoy, Mtohigan 48084 WWR908830468 (1200) MQ TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY NFORMATION WE OBTAM WAX BE UBED FOR THAT FURFOBS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Doted has bean made in foe condteona of a mortgage made by Timothy J. MBer and Unde MRsr, huabend and Mfo, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 22.1989, and recorded on November 29,1998 in instrument 1038480, and assigned by said to Bink Ono, National Moo dalton, aa Trustee aa asaignee by an assign­ ment dated October 22.1999 recorded on Juno 9, 2000 in instrument 1045381, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage fosre is claimed to be duo at foe date hereof foe sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Seven And 31/100 Dolors ($89.26731), hctodtog interest at 12.2% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute in such cans made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foat said mortgage wR bo torectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged prsmteM, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 130 PM, on January 6, 2005. Said promises are situated in Township of OrangevWe, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: st the Northeast comer ol foe Southwest 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 Section 9, Tbwn 2 North. Range 10 West. OrangevBs Township, Bony County, Mfchigai; thence East 315 foot atong the North 1/Bine of said Section; foenoeSoufo 22 degrees 45 minutoa WeaL 1219. 6 foot atong foe oonterfino of Undaoy Road Right-of-Way tor foe True Place of Beginning; thence Soufo 22 dogrose 45 minutes West 218.8 foot atong said centertw, thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes WeaL 2463 toot; foonce South 77 degrees 17 minutes WeaL 60 teat; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes Wool 432.16 foot to foe point of tnteroocRon of a Ino heroin under described as Ino "A"; toonce North 14 degrees 06 minutes 40 seconds EasL 380 foeL more of less, atong Uno "A" to a point which lee North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. Weal from me ■own or Degmnmg or mis oecnpoon, thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East. 744 foeL more of teas, to too Pteoo of Beginning. Lino “A" being described aa: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of foo Northeast 1/4 of SecBon 9; and running thence West 40 rods for too Pteoo of Beginning: thence Southwesterly to foe Southwest comer of foe Northwest 1/4 of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and tor foe Pteoo of Endtog. The redemption period shal be 12 months from foe date of such sale. Dated: Docombor 2,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC H 243393.1300 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank Ono, National Association. aa Trustee 30400 Tetegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Erie #041977F01 ommm STATE OF IRCMGAN JUDICIAL ORCUTT - FAIRLY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARMG CASE NO. 03008891-92 PETTDON NO. 03005654 TO: MARY ELIZABETH BRADY whose address is unknown and whose interest in the manor may bo barred or affected by foe tclowing: IN THE MATTER OF: KRISTINA ELIZABETH WOOD DOB 8/15/1990; HEATHER MARIE WOOD DOB 11/23/1991. A petition requesting the court to take jurisdiction of the above named mrxx(s) has been Hod in thia court. A hearing on the petition Wil be conducted by foe court on January 7, 2005 at 830 un. In BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTROOM. 220 W. STATE. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that MARY ELIZ­ ABETH BRADY personal/ appear before too court at the time and place stated above. Thte hearing may result in TERMMATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. bbbbbm SgMy-Sovun Thousand Four Hundred SavantyE^t And 21/100 Dolan (887,47831), todudtog interest at 5375% par annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ dded, no5co te hereby given foat aaid mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premteM, or acme part of item, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 130 PM, on January 8,2006. Said premises an sbuated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: That Part ol Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 WesL Mapic Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described as; Commencing al foe Soufo 1/4 Comer of said Section 23. Thence Wssterty, 680 to foe Point of Beginning; Thence East along foe Soufo Section Una a Dtetenoe of 594 Feet; Thence North a niatence of 586; Thence West 594 Feat; Thence 8oufo 688 Feat to foe PoH of Beginning. EXCEPT A Parcel of Land in foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Them 2 North, Rango 7 West. Maple Grove lbwnahip, Bany County, MtaNgan. foe Boundary of ware «arow oeocnuoo as, i■ ir®newig ai me Soufowaat Comer of said Section 23: Thence East atong foe Soufo Uno of Said Section 2201.05 Foot; Thence Continuing North 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 50 Seconds Weot 566.00 Het to foe point of begin­ ning of fob (teecriptton; Thenoo Continuing North 00 Degrees 51 Mtoutes 50 Seconds Waal 30.00 Foat Thenoo East Parsasi w«h said Section South Uno 37438 Foot TMnco Soufo 00 Degrees 53 Minutes 24 Seconds East ParaM with foo North8oufo 1/4 Uno of aaid Section 30.00 Foat Thence West Parfsl wlth sted South Uno 374.09 toot to foo point of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from foo date of ouch aate. Dated: Dscontoar 2,2004 For more information, ptease caB: FC W 248393.1312 Trott 5 Trod. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Oyatems, inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fle«041333F01 NoBoo Of MnffiMgi Foractoowre Balo THM RRM M A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTAM W«X BE U8ED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEjmirr duty. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate atey be raacindad by the foradoeing mortgagee. In thatmrenLyourdamagaa,tfany,eha8be9mnad eolaly to tha return of foe bid awiount ten- mad. In the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Richards and Mandy L Richards, husband and wile, original mortgagors), to Mortgage OacIronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated FobruwyZ7.2003, and recorded on Mwch 6.2003 in instrument 1098862. in Bany county records, M»crugan, on wrncn mongags mare is CMsmao n oa due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two And 41/100 Dolaro ($120,732.41), indudtog interest at 635% per annum. Under foe power of sate oontainod in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such caae made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a aate of foo mortgaged premise or some part of them, at pubic vendue, to foe Berry County Courthouao in Hastings al 130 PM. on January 6,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Bany County, Michigan, and are described aa: commencing at foe Northeast comer of 8action 7, town 1 North, Range 7 WeaL Assyria Township, Barry County, Mkhigan; foonce Soufo 00 degrees 38 minijlao 31 seconds East atong foo Eaat Ino of said section 2386.71 teat to foo piece of beginning; foonce continuing Soufo 00 degrees 36 minutes 31 seconds East along stod East Ino 22030 loot; thence Ncrfo 89 dagraoa 53 minutea 50 seconds West 777.71 toot to foe centeritoo of Caso Road; foonce 22139 toot akmg said centerline and foe arc of a curve to foe right whooo radius measures 2000.00 teat and whoee chord boars North 01 degree 15 minutes 00 seconds Wsct 220.06 toot; foonce Soufo 80 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds Eaat 780.37 tost to foe pteoo of beginning. Berry County Records The redemption period shal bo 12 months from foo dote of such sate. Doted: November 25. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC W 248393.1312 Trott A TrotL PC. Auomeys ror Mortgage ejecumuc iiogistrauori Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Fanns, MtoNgsn 46025-5822 Rte«041368F0l Nodco Of Mortgaps Fcwsck^uro Bale TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMATON WE OBTAM Wax BE MED FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEA1F CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELMfF YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE sooaindod By4h99saieBboing mortgagee. In thotovanLyourdoategoa,lfany,ohaabo8ui*od ootaiy to d*o return of the bid amount ten­ dered at oate, phia Maraot MORTGAGE SALE - Deteul has bean maoo in cendBon* of • tnrngogo mod* bf lohnd J. Doxtader, married husband and Andrea M. Doxteder. married wife, original mortgagor(s). to Northern Mortgage Services, Inc., Mortgagee, .doted April 20, 1999. and recorded on April 23. 1999 in instrument 1028533, and assigned by mesne assignments toChass Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated September 21,2000 recorded on October 24,2000 in instrument 1051107, in Barry county records, Mkhigan, on which mortgage there is cteimod to bo duo at foo date hereof foo sum of Bghty-Three Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six And 46/100 Dolors ($83,186.46), Inducing interest at 73% per annum. Under the power of sate oontainod in aaid mort­ gage and foe statute in auch caae made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foat said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some port of fosm, at puMc vsnduo, st foo Bony County Courthouao in I lasings at 130 PM, on January 6, 2005. Said premtoss sre situated in lbwnahip of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 7 of Guernsey Hightonds, a condominium accord­ ing to foo Master Dead recorded In Uber 636, Pago 592, and foo First Amsndment recorded in Uber 868, Page 222, together with rights In general com­ mon atemants and inlmited common atemants as sot forth in said Master Dead and described in Act 59 of the Pubic Acte of 1978, as amended, Bany County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless dstenninod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caae foo redemption period shal bo 30 days from foo date of such sate. Dated: December 2. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC 8 248393.1304 Tree & TrotL P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farma, Mkhigan 48025-5822 Fie S041637F01 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2009 BARRY COUNTY BUDGET The Barry County Board of Commissioners wiN hold a puMc hearing to adopt the proposed 2005 County budget at 1030 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. in foe Commission Chambers of foo Court Courthouse at 220 W. Slate St, Hastings. Ml 49058. A copy of the budget is avslabto tor pubic inspection at foe County Administration office. 3rd Boor of foe Courthouse STATE OF MCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedenra Estate Estate of Beseie M Frantz. Deosaasd. Date of birth: 3/24/1912. TO ALL CREDITORS; . NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bessie M. Frantz. Deceased, who Ivod at 1841 N. East Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, Mkhigan dtod November 25. 2004. Creditors of foe decedent are notified that al claims against foo estate wB bo forever boned unless presented to Terry Frantz, named poraonai representativo or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Suite 301, HasHngs, Ml 48058, art foo named/proposod personal repraoantalvo within 4 months after foe date of publcalon of foto c^loe. Mkhaal D. Holmes (P88165) 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Mkhigan 49066 (269)945-3405 Tarry Frantz 602 Binteal Drive Cedar Fals, Iowa 50613 (319) 277-3246 MfyncE of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLITARYDUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aate may be rescind­ ed by foe torectoaing mortgagee. In foal ovanL your damages. If any, shal be UmBedeotety to foo retom of foe bid amount tendered at sate, ptua intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaul has boon mads in the cundPtons ol a mortgage made by Joseph M. FOa a mamed man art Carol A. FOx. hto wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financtoi Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Apffi 19.1999, and recorded on April 21. 1999 in Incbument 1028371, and assigned by said Mortgmeo to Chase Msnhabwi Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as aesignss by an aseignmont dated Apr! 18,1999 recorded on April 21,1999 in Insfrumont 1028372, and rerecorded on Juno 4, 1989 in Instrument 1030660, In Barry county records, Mkhigan, on wnicn mongage mere w aavneo to do oue az me date hereof the sum of Bghty-lteo Thousand TWo Hundred Forty-Eight And 78/100 Doitera ($82^48.78). including interact at 7% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute In auch caae made and provKiea, nonce ts nereuy gtven mat san mortgage vas ba foreclosed by a sate of foo mortgaged premises, or some part of fosm, al puMcvsndus, al fos Barry County Courthouao In Hastings al 130 PM, on January 6.2005. Said premises are situated in VHtego of Mktotevffio, Barry County, Michigan, and an doacribod as: Lot 93, of MWdtovRo Downs AddBon Number 5, according to the recorded ptet thereof, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plots, Pegs 43, Barry County Records. Ths redemption period shal bo 6 months from fos date of such sate, inteos determinod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which case foe redemption period ahal be 30 days from foe date of such sale. Dated: November 25.2004 For more information, pteasa cal: FC 8 248393.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a Now Jersey Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mkfvgan 48025-5822 Rte«01433lF02 mmm WE OBTAM W8X BE U9O FOR THAT PURPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARC M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTlf PURCHASERS: This aate arey bo MORTGAGE SALE -Doteul has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard mane, a smgw man ano Deny jo raoorman, a smgw woman as joint tenants, original mortgagors), to David PkxMni. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003, and recorded on April 24,2003 in instrument 1102644, art assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee as aselgntt by an assignment dated April 16, 2003 recorded on September 10. 2003 Jn Instrument 1113404, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage Mere is claimed to be due at foe date hereof foo sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four And 87/100 Deiters ($112,894.87). inducing interest at 9% per annum. Under foo power of sale oontainod in said mortgage and foo statute in such case made and protected, notioo is hereby given that said mor®^e wB be torectooed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, al pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on January 6. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are doacribod as: Part of foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Rango 10 WeeL deecribed as fol­ lows: Commencing at foe South 1/4 post of said Section 18; foonce North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds EasL on foe Soufo fine of too Southeast 1/4 of said Section 18. 2373.68 teeL to foo point of beginning of foe parcel of tert herein doacribod , foonce North 00 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds West. paraM with foo West Ine of foo East 1/2 4f foo East 1/2 or said Southeast 1/4, 889.13 teat; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds EasL psraM with foe South fine of foo Southeast 1/4 of Section 18,285.45 feet to fos East Ino of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 18; foonce South 00 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds EasL on said East Ina 689.16 test, to the Soufo Ino of foo SoufoaM 1/4 of Section 18. thence South 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West, on said Soufo Ins, 285.45 foot to fos point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from foo date of such sate. Dated: December 2.2004 For more information, pteaso cal: FC H 248303.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mkhigan 480253822 File #041311F01 wwrw MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR has bean mart In foe cortteons of a mortgage mads by JOHN SCHNT77KER HI to CIV1TAS BANK, now known as AFTH THIRD BANK. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK. Mortgagse, dated June 21. •999. and recorded on July 7,1999, as Inafrumont No. 1032187 Barry County Records. MtaNgan. on which mortgage there is cteimod to ba due al foo date hereof foo sum of seventy eta focueart 9vs hundred eighty two and 52/100 Dolaro ($76,582.52). including interest at 7.980% par annum. Under foo power of sate oontainod in said mort­ gage art foo stetote In such case mart art pro­ vide notes « hereby givon foot said mortgage wB (» torectooed by a sate of foo mortg^sd premie is. or soma part of fosm. at pubte venue, al foo Bany County Courthouse. Hastings.. ML at 130 pjn. on January 6. 2005. Said premtosa are steated in VLLAGE OF ME>DLEV1LLE. Barry County. Mtahigm and are doacribod as: LOT 22. JOHNSON'S ADOmON. ACCORDBIG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF M U» 1 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 2 The redemption period teal bo 6 months from foo date of aute sate, unteaa determined teandorwd in aoooittanoo wte 1948CL 6003141a. in which case foe redempten period teel ba 30 (toys from foo dote of such sate. Doted: Docombor 6,2004 FIFTH THRD BANK. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KBIT BANK. MorMao ATTORNEY FOR; Robert A. Tremain 5 Aaaociatea, P.C. 401 Soufo Ofo Wbodward Auonuo Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 480093616 For Intormalton pteaoa cal: (248)540-7701 WE OBTAM MIL M U8®> FOR THAT PUR* FOBE. FLEAM CONTACT OUR OPRCt AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE MACTWE MUWY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Dateut hoe boon mart to Mcrogan, on vwacn mongaga mere ia Forty-Tao Thousand Rva HunWad Mna And 58/100 Dolaro (814236838), todudtag Mamet at g.4% per annum. Under foe power of aate aaateinM in said mort­ gage art foe ataiute in aute cate mart art provtdod, noltaa is hereby givan fote said mortg^a wB ba torecloood by a aate of foe mortgaged premiaae, or some part of foam, al pubic vendue, N foo Barry County Courthouao in Haalnga al 130 PM, on January 6, 2005. Said premises are afowiqd in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, bhcNgan. and are doacribod as: BoginninB at a poM on foo EM Ino of Soden 34, Tbom 2 north, ftango 8 WML dtotent Soufo 1790 foot from foo Northeast oomor of Section 34'foonce Soufo 220 teal atong aaid Eaat Ino; foonce Wbat 440 teoL foonce North 220 teeL foonce East 440 teat to foe pteoo of beginning. Atoo Beginning st a point on foe seat Ino of aodon 34, town 2 north, range 8 waoL dtatent soufo 1891 foat from foo Northeast corner of aodon 34; fosnoo Sout) W «M atong mW (Mt Im; lm» WM 4«0 toac Kara* North M toat toanea Eaal 440 IM to toa placa of baglmtog. Tha radampion pariod ahal te 12 raMha tam toa data of auch aato. Datod: Ntmnter 10.2004 For mova MoniMon. ptaaaa cad: FC J 340403.1311 TtoOOTlKP.C. _ _ _ _ _ _ Anomaya For Modgaga Etoteunto Ragtahadon Syatoma, Inc. > 30400 Tato^ate Rd Oto 200 Bto^wn Fanna. MtaNgan 4002M022 Rte aoaoaooFoi __, MORTGAGE SALE - Oaten* tea tean mada to X AND MARCIA FOX. HUSBAND ANO WIFE NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP.. hananaN Na 1104313 Bany BAM0NG CORPORATION, on whkh and 0M00 Ootan (37131147). tactelng kMM County Courthouaa. Ilaadnga, IB al 100 pjn. on January 6. 2006 Sato pramteaa are aOuaaad In CITY OF NASHVILLE. Bany County. MtaNg*. and «• LOT 4 ANO THE SOUTH 112 OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 6 OF A.W. PHILIPS SECOND ADOfnON TO THE VLLAGE OF NASHVILLE. AS RECORD­ ED N UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS donod tn oooontenoe 1040CL 3004341a. In teach cate tha ritemteon parted M te 30 dM Irom tha date of auch aate. Dtoad: Dacamter B. 3004 THS PROVIDENT BANK . 401 South Ohl Wbdnwd Auonua Stea 300 Knntogham. Ml 400000010 (243)540.7701 (1230) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December t, 2304 - Page IS gOLICETEBg minor personal injury accident on Dec. 3 at the intersection of Park and Apple streets. The 1 p.m accident occurred as Thomas Fenner. 47. of Nashville, attempted to turn right off from Apple on to Park. Fenner had apparently planned on turning left and was signaling to do so. and decided to turn to the right at the last moment A second vehicle being driven by Steven Egleston. 34 of Charlotte, was attempting to pass on the right when the vehicles collided. Fenner was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, but his condition was not known as of press time. Elderly man hurt in uamc accioem Tombstone's home cemetery sought HASTINGS — An 1800s gravestone was found on East Sager Road and troopers from the Michigan State Police Post are looking for the cemetery it belongs to. The stone reads "Clara boy of JD and Bettie Mead 1897-1901." If anyone knows where the tombstone belongs, please edit the MSP Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283 ATM card reported stolen, used HASTINGS — Police are investigating the theft and use of an ATM card Dec. 1 between 5:26 and 6:23 p.m. The 42-year-old victim said she bad been shopping in Hastings and her wallet appar­ ently fell out of her coat pocket in the 100 block of West Stale Street Someone who found it was able to use the card and with­ drew an undisclosed amount of cash by using ATM machines at Sand Ridge Bank and the Adftifral GisfSuiion the same night. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at (269) 945-5744. Nashville man injured in crash HASTINGS — Officers responded to a HASTINGS — A personal injury acci­ dent was reported at the corner of West Sager Road and South Broadway Friday, Dec. 3. The vehicle was upside down and an eld­ erly man was reported injured. There were two elderly people extricated from the car and sent to Pennock Hospital. Names for the people injured were not released. Watch stolen from jewelry store HAS 1 INGS — Officers are investigating a retail fraud complaint Thursday. Dec. 2, st Gilmore's Jewelry Store. Store personnel told officers that a young male, mid to late teens, clean cut. wearing black jeans, a black cap and black coat came into the store at around 3:30 p.m. The sub­ ject went toward the beck of the store by some display cases and suddenly ran out of the store. Employees found that a Calibri CX Gear Clip watch, valued at $70. was missing from the display caae. and found the price tag lying on the floor. The incident remains under investigation. costs in connection with three different cases. He is also required to enroll in and suc­ cessfully complete the Michigan Office of Community Corrections SAI boot camp pro­ gram upon his release from jail. The first case was one count of conspiracy to commit larceny of over $200, but less than $1,000, a felony with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $12,000 in fines or three times the value of the item stolen. The second case was for one count of mali­ cious destruction of property of a pick-up truck worth over $1,000 but less than $20,000, a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $10300 in fines, one count of receiving and concealing stolen property less than $200, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines, and ox count of operating a motor vehicle without a license a misde­ meanor with the maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $100 in fines. The third case involved one count of pos­ session of a controlled substance, marijuana, a misdemeanor with the maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. • Jerry Allerding, 32. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Dec. 2 to a minimum of 23 months to a maximum of 129 months in prison with credit for ten months and three days served for one count of probation violation. He had been on probation after being con­ victed in March 2002 of a charge of receiving and concealing a firearm. This charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. • Kristine Shellington. 33. of Hastings, was sentenced Dec. 2 to 90 days in jail with cred­ it for 31 days served, one year on probation, restitution of $522.80, and $450 in fines and costs for one count of unlawful use of a motor 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)2040600 RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL WORKS, 801 W. State Street Hastings. Holiday gift certif­ icates available for those hard to buy for cars: $59.99, Mini Vans, small SUV's AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set. $1300 new, sell $350/best (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9483502 FOR SALE: (6) 10 ton Porta Powers with attadunents & don't $300 (269)9453340. Call SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 SNAP-ON ENGINE PICK­ ER, never used, $700; Lin­ coln Squarewave 175 Tig & Arc welder, $1,200; Snap-On tool box, brand new, paid $4300, sell for $4,000; OTC Portapower, used once, $300.(269)945-9340 DAYCARE OPENINGS for 1st shift, ages 4-12. Also 2nd shift ages 2-12. Just 5 miles North of Hastings by Air­ port Rd. & State Rd. Food program, FIA accepted and lots of TLC. Call (269)945­ 9612. License 9 DF08026355. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs I WOULD LIKE to thank Dr. Wildcm and Dr. Hoff­ man, the ICU nurses for the care Houston received. The ambulance, firemen, his buddy that heard the call from Woodlawn and came also, and our friends for the flowers, cards, donations and for remembering Houston's pups. Thank you Rick for the lovely service and John for getting up also and saying a prayer and Girrbach Funeral Home for having such a kind heart. He will truly be missed by all of us and also by the Bar­ ry County plow boys. He's free now, we will miss him. trucks, large SUV's $89.99. ALWAYS AFFORDABLE! 830am to 5:00pm, call Ride (269)9483958. FOR RENT. lakefront small 2 bedroom trailer north of Prairieville. Pets OK! $400/ month, first A last required. (269)948-2488 MEADOWSTONE APART­ MENTS AND MEADOW­ STONE HOMES in Hast­ ings. Call for monthly spe­ cials. (269)945-0906 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. OFFICE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE: N. Broadway, Hast­ ings. 950 sq. ft and 600 so. ft Rent all or part Call Michael at (269)945-3495. I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow- FREE TO GOOD home yel­ low Lab, 8 months okl. All shots up-to-date. (517)852­ 9163 HOME FOR SALE: 3bc lo­ cal area. Nice yard, $300 down, $685 per month. Call DAYCARE OPENINGS! HAS NEW Nashville required to operate industri- FOR SALE: 1990 30 Ore A motorhome, 27300 miles. (269)8383909. HASTINGS 4 CHRISTMAS TREES: fresh cut wreaths - Poinsettias. Taylor Nursery, 6550 Lacey Road, (269)758-3787. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set bought/never used. Cost over $800. '517)204-0600 1225. 2:«6. 5,00. 720. »40 ftiag jtui ERIN! PLUS tor - -7 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A domestic assault was reported to 911 Central Dispatch on Hilltop Drive Sunday. Dec. 5. A 33-year-old female was assaulted by a 35-year-old male who reportedly had been drinking. Barry County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested the man on domestic vio­ lence charges, but his name was not released. COURT NEWS Christopher Rogers, 17. of Middleville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 2 to 90 days in jail with credit for nine days served, 36 months probation, had his drivers license suspended for six months and $51332 in restitution and $275 in fines and FOR SALE: 1990 30* dare A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)8383909. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hayings. At the Man arrested for domestic assault •osw? ;hU3 netnooTO • $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 vehicle. The offense is a misdemeanor with a max­ imum penalty of two years in prison and/or $1300 in fines. She also had been charged with one count of malicious use of a telecommunications service provider, a misdemeanor with a max­ imum penalty of six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. trie. Call (269)6233565 (269)908-0857. - or quality Two area teens die in separate traffic accidents Two teen-agers who attended nearby high schools were killed in traffic accidents in Kent and Allegan counties Monday morning. Both 18-year-old students in separate traf­ fic crashes on wet slush-covered roads. Betsy Lynn Corson, 18, a senior at Caledonia High School, lost control of her Dodge Intrepid and it slammed head-on into a sport utility vehicle about 7:20 a.m. in the 8800 black of East Paris Ave. SE, Kent County Sheriff's deputies said. Corson, a Caledonia High School senior, was declared dead at the scene. She was wear­ ing her seat belt The other driver. Jamie Jean Foster-Wolcott. 38. of Caledonia, was trans­ ported to Spectrum-Butterworth downtown, with non-life-threatening injuries. About two hours later, Eric Andrew Scaturro, 18. a junior at Wayland Union High School, lost control of his vehicle, striking a patch of trees along 137th Avenue in Leighton Township west of Kalamazoo Avenue. Allegan County Sheriff’s Lt Frank Baker said. Both crashes were attributed in part to the wet roads, though police believe Scaturro's high rate of speed was a significant factor in his crash. Corson's death struck at the heart of the Dutton Fire Department, where her father. Ed Corson, and grandfather. Wally Corson, are volunteers. Police said Wally Corson was among tfre first on the scene of the crash, which happened near his house. Wally Corson initially did not recognize his granddaughter's vehicle and was informed at the scene of the driver's identity. Ed Corson, who was not in the area, did not respond to the call, police said. . Dutton Fire Chief Russ Jansen said fire­ fighters were shaken when realizing Betsy Corson's identity. The two cars came together and we did what we could." Jansen said. "We knew the victim. A debriefing team is coming out _ and well take it one day at a tune." Corson, who would have graduated in the spring, was recalled as friendly and energetic. She aspired to become a graphic designer and was taking classes al the Kent Career Technical Center, in addition to courses al the high school. "She was delightful and just loved people,* said Juhc Corson, her aunt. "She had a beau­ tiful smile, bright as the sun and beautiful eyes." Caledonia Principal Ron Moag announced the news of the accident in school Monday. Wayland school officials, meanwhile, have directed crisis teams to both the district's high school and the county technical center to help students deal with news of Scaturro's death. "He was a nice kid with a large group of friends/ Wayland Principal Tom Cutler said. • Timothy Wallace, 26, of Hastings, was sentenced Dec. 2 to a minimum of 40 months to a maximum of 180 months in prison and $180 in fines for two counts of criminal sex­ ual conduct, second degree, causing personal injury with a juvenile of 13 to 16 years of age. The two counts stemmed from his arrest in Hastings Oct. 14. The maximum penalty for these two felony charges is 15 years in prison. • Mark Gardner, 38. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Dec. 2 to 30 days in jail with credit for three days served, 36 months probation, enrollment in the adult drug court program, wearing of a sobriety monitor on his wrist, and $2,900 in fines and costs for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of his probation. The maximum penalty for this felony is $500 to $5,000 in fines and one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days in jail. He was arrested last October in Castellon Township. • Jarius Cook, 45, of Kalamazoo, was sen­ tenced Dec. 1 to nine months in jail with cred­ it for nine days served, 60 months on proba­ tion, and fines of $120 for one count of fail­ ure to pay child support Cook had not paid child support from May 1998 to August 2000, from January 2001 to October 2001, and February 2002 to May 2004. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of his probation. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. 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Look at a gallon in Europe by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Even as gasoline costs have seemed to set­ tle. many area people arc still upset about high prices at the pump Maybe they should consider that earlier this year a regular grade gallon of gas in Spain was S3.766 per gallon. The Energy Information Administration shows the average price per gallon of gas as of Dec. 6 for the Midwest in the United States was $1.832. Average prices on the East Coast were around SI.924 per gallon and on the West Coat a gallon of gas cost $2.120. In the Michigan Energy Appraisal for Winter 2004 it notes. “The Energy Information Administration projects gasoline prices will remain in the SI.90s range for all of next year. Crude oil is now selling for over a dollar per gallon. In August, crude oil accounted for about 52 percent of the retail price of gasoline nationally with the balance of the cos: due lo refining, distribution and taxes. Despite economic growth, gasoline sales in Michigan are only expected to increase less than I percent this year over last due in part to high prices.** Local gas prices currently range around the $ 1.83 to S1.85 figure and competition seems All I want for Christmas is... Neil Hoskins doesn't want his "two front teeth* this holiday. He just wants to have fun. Hoskins and his classmate, Brittany Buehler, from Laurie Pitrone's first grade class at McFall Elementary School in Middleville decorated a tree at Creekside Growers for the holidays. Parents and friends can see the trees decorated by all the children at Creekside Growers until 6 p.m Monday, Wednesday and Friday and until 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. to be very close on the numbers. Prices in European countries are much higher, but as CNN Money magazine noted, it is due lo the heavy gasoline tax. which may make up as much as 75 peaent of the cost of gas. Earlier this year Japan's price for a gallon of gas was $3,348. Germany was as high as $5,137 and France was at $4,808 per gallon. European nation customers purchase their gas in liters, so the prices listed above were converted into gallons. According to the CNN report in Venezuela earlier this year the price was 14 cents per gallon, because the oil is produced by a gov­ ernment owned company. The Citgo gas station located at 1335 North Broadway in Hastings recently re­ opened after replacing underground storage tanks. The price of gas locally is well below $2 and yesterday was only $1.81 at the station. DREISBACH IS ROLLING BACK SALES TAX! 4% Sales Tax on all New & used vehicle purchases! The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2005 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, at 10:00 A.M. on December 28, 2004. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. 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Must see. $135,000 620 Howard Lane, Hastings Call 269-795-3510 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-12-16.pdf ee035fc799dd925338d44f984629bd5d PDF Text Text HASTIKGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 J* Resolution won’t stop plans for casino lime for radical state budget TK does enough to get by Hastings See Story on Page 2 See Editorial ok Page 5 See Story on Page 10 Hastings VOLUME 151, No. 51 by David T. Young Editor The historically troubled area of appoint­ ments to boards and commissions came back to haunt the Barry County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday morning. The customarily routine process, riddled by controversy a year ago. became controversial again in proposed appointments to the Agriculture Preservation Board and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. A recommendation to appoint Lloyd Kilmer to a new four-year term on the Ag Preservation Board was challenged when Jason Larabee, who had been appointed to the same seat last April to replace Tom Otto, told the board it was news to him he would no longer be a member. County Board members believed Larabee’s term was to expire at the end of this year and when he did not express interest in serving again, they sought a replacement and found Prairieville wins grant for police Control Policy. Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry said. “In the last 13 months this township has experienced two tragic triple fatal accidents involving young persons. We intend to place speeding and other erratic driving, coupled with drug interdiction, as our main concentration at this point. As crime sprees may pickup, resources will PRICE 50C County Board appointment issues resurface NEWS BRIEFS The Prairieville Township Police Department has been awarded a $11,110 grant to purchase equipment and to have extra officers on the road to deal with drug areas, traffic problems and areas where crime sprees breakout on an irreg­ ular basis. A number of methamphedimine operations have been uncovered in Prairieville in the last year This grant will also aid the department in assisting the regional drug force task team called SWET. This grant was awarded by the United States Justice Department and adminis­ tered by the Michigan Department of Community Health and Office of Drug Thursday. December 16, 2004 "Oviously this was our fault and we made a multitude of errors." — County Board Chairman Jeff MacKanzte Kilmer. The board minutes from the meeting when he was chosen, on April 22. said the term was to expire on Dec. 31. 2004. However. Larabee produced his oath of office that stated the term would end on Dec. 31.2006. Commissioner Jim French said. “I don't know what we’re going to do about this. I don’t know what the procedure would be.” Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said, “The oath of office unfortunately was in error. I think you have to rely on the board min­ utes.’’ However. French said. “If I had something in my hand that said I didn't need to reapply. Thomas Rook The Hastings High School instrumental music department will present the 15th annual “Jazzy Christmas" Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Hastings High School lecture hall. The program will be presented by the award-winning HHS Jazz Bands. Audience members will be treated to several holiday tunes in a jazz setting. Groups performing will be Hastings High School Jazz Band Day and Jazz Band Night, as well as special guests the Third Street Trio and the HHS Steel Drum Band, under the direction of Rueben Booms. There may even be a special appear­ ance by a surprise musical guest. Band director Joe LaJoye said. “This event each year is standing room only, so audience members are encouraged to arrive early when the doors open at 7 p.m., so you can get a good seat." Two blood drives set for Dec. 17,20 The American Red Cross will have blood drives on two dates later this month just before Christmas. The first will be from I to 6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 209 Green St, in Hastings. Another is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 20, al the First Baptist Church, located at 309 E Woodland St., in Hastings. The Red Cross is enlisting its strongest asset over the winter holidays to make sure blood is on the shelves for hospital patients: current blood donors. Consistent donations from new and regular blood donors are needed yearround to maintain a stable blood supply. Blood donations typically drop 10 to 15 percent dunng the winter holidays as peo­ ple fill their calendars with holiday activ­ ities and neglect giving blood. A three-day supply is considered safe and adequate, with five to seven considered optimal for meeting emergency and disaster-related needs. Blood donors must be at least 17, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. balance, or savings account, is estimated at about $2,074 million. In presenting the budget highlights to the board. Brown commented. "I don't think everyone got everything they wanted." but added he believes it is fair. The budget includes the maximum total millage rate allowable by law. at 7.7453 mills, a rate that was established in October Shopping at Hastings Christmas store See VOTE, page 16 Pierce Cedar Creek ruled exempt from property'taxes Students at Central Elementary School had the opportunity this week to shop at the school’s Christmas Store for gifts for families and friends. Here, fifth grade managers Erika Rozell and Laken Meade get things ready for the shopping rush. (Photo by Marcie Westover) after a truth in taxation hearing. Commissioner Don Nevins asked Brown, “If we wouldn’t have approved that (the max­ imum rate), would we have had a budget shortfall?" Brown answered. “Yes. we would have had to further cut our expenses.” In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: See BUDGET, page 2 by Marcie Westover Staff Write, The Michigan Court of Appeals has grant­ ed the Willard G. Pierce and Je sic M. Pierce Foundation, specifically the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a charitable institution exemption from property taxes in Baltimore Township. The decision came last month after an appeal of a previous decision made by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The appeal ruled that the properties, including the 555-acre parcel institute and 50 acre-parcel near the institute, were tax exempt from the 2002 tax year for­ ward. However, the court’s decision also upheld the Tax Tribunal’s denial of the exemption for the 2001 tax year. The stated reason for the denial was. “It is apparent that the Tribunal determined that petitioner (PCCI) did not occupy the 555 and fifty acre parcels in 2001 tax year not because petitioner did not satisfy the physical test, but because the institute was not fully construct­ ed and operational on the relevant tax days." The 555-acre parcel, which includes the visitor’s center, an education building, a research laboratory , a residence for an on-site residence manager, lodging units and approx­ imately 5.5 miles of hiking trails, is protected See NEWS BRIEFS, page 3 by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning adopted a budget of just over $ 13 million for 2005. County Administrator Michael Brown told the board the budget will project revenues and expenditures at $13,188,662. The fund by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A recount last Thursday of the very close election between Democrat James Kahllo and Republican Thomas Rook confirmed the lat­ ter’s victory from Nov. 2. The Barry County Board of Canvassers reconvened the morning of Dec. 9 in the third floor conference room in the county court­ house. Clerk Debbie Smith, former Orangeville clerk Darlene Harper and her deputy clerk. Doris Marshall, supervisor Thomas Rook. Orangeville cleric Patti Blauvelt. Kahllo. and county Democratic chairwoman Barbara Cichy were also pres­ ent. On Tuesday. Dec. 7. tbe day the recounts began, the board had reached the point of having all the Orangeville ballots counted and in agreement with the number in the poll See BOARD, page 2 County OKs $13 million ‘05 budget Orangeville Supervisor vote stands be re-allocated as needed." ‘Jazzy Christmas’ concert is tonight I wouldn't apply either." Larabee himself told the board that he was not sent a letter telling him he would have to reapply for the seat. Commissioner Donald Nevins, who moved to have Larabee appointed last April, then moved he be reappointed for two more years, until the end of 2006. But colleague Wayne Adams suggested that instead the County Development Committee interview Larabee again for the position at its first meeting next month. That suggestion was approved by the County Board in a 5-3 vole. So the appointment was tabled until after that interview. MacKenzie. after the decision was made, apologized to Larabee and admitted. “Obviously this was our fault and we made a multitude of errors." Another appointment issue surfaced with the removal of Steve Essling from the See CREEK, page 16 Delton’s Panther Den' spreads spirit of giving Delton Kellogg High School Panther Den (school store) students have donated $500 of their profits to DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation and Child Life Services for Ehren N. Archer Video Library to buy video equipment and DVDs for the oncology (cancer) treatment rooms at the hospital. Children having treatment that can last tor hours now will be able to watch the videos. The Panther Den is open during lunch hours on schools days, selling school logo clothing, spirit items, school supplies and candy as pari of the retailing class at the high school Shown here are John Aas. Daryn Armstrong. Paul Diaz, Courtney Gregg. Nick Haas. Kyla Hook. Jimmy Kendrick. Jason Lindberg Chad McPhee. Samantha Perysian, Chelsea Stephens. Steve Tiffany. Taffanie Wensauer, Kristen Willfinger. Courtney Younglove. Greg Smith is the instructor. �Page 2 - Thursday. December 16. 20CM- - The Hastings Banner Resolution won't stop plans for casino Gun Lake tribe blasts State Senate vote by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Gun Lake tribe members who want to start a casino in this area Wednesday issued polling data showing strong support in the wake of the surprise Michigan Senate vote against them last week. The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Poltawatomis released polling and economic data, supported by the federal government, showing support for and benefits from the proposed gaming and entertainment facility near the U.S.-131 exit at Bradley on M-179. The statement came a week after the Michigan Senate reversed its endorsement of the Gun Lake casino. A resolution sponsored by Senators Ken Sikkema (primary.) Patricia Birkholz. Wayne "Contrary to recent statements by Senator Sikkema. our project has gar­ nered widespread support from West Michigan. The polling and economic data make it dear that this development will greatly improve the economic ci­ mate in our region." — Tribe Chairman O.K. Sprague Kuipers . Nancy Cassis. Ron Jelinek. Bill Hardiman. Cameron Brown. Gerald Van Woerkom. Mike Bishop. Valde Garcia and Shirlcj Johnson was adopted by a 24-11 vote. However, the tribe says the State Legislature cannot stop the casino because the federal government has officially recognized the group and agreed the project will not have negative impact The Senate resolution was adopted ‘'to revoke the Michigan Senate's previous endorsement of a tribal-state gaming com­ pact... between the State of Michigan and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians... and terminating the Senate's prior recommendation that the Governor execute the compact.” The Gun Lake tribe has been trying to open a casino at the former Ampro property on M­ 179. with easy access to the expressway. The latest plans for the 45 acres includes restau­ rants and other amenities. Before a tribe can get a casino, it must first have a compact with the state, which must be approved by the House and the Senate, and finally signed by the governor. The Gun Lake Band got the compact which was approved by the House and Senate. But then-Gov. John Engler decided not to sign it as he was leaving office, citing a ‘’conflict of interest’* and left the decision up to his suc­ cessor, Gov. Jennifer Granholm. “I'm not going to wait for the governor to act. on whether it’s on this issue or any other issue.’’ said Sikkema. R-Wyoming. senate majority leader. “I believe the expansion of Native American casinos is bad for Michigan. as has been pointed out about this particular casino. The economic study that’s been done proves that it results in a loss of income to the state, and results in a loss of jobs.” Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague responded. "Contrary to recent statements by Senator Sikkenia. our project has garnered wide­ spread support from West Michigan. The polling and economic data make it clear that this development will greatly improve the economic climate in our region." Sprague said earlier this year. Sikkema stated he would allow a vote on the “racino" legislation in the Senate, rather than using his position as leader to stop it. That legislation would have created nine new casinos, includ­ ing one in Muskegon. Sikkema also did noth­ ing to block the introduction of Keno to thou­ sands of bars across the state. Sprague stated. "Senator Sikkema doesn't slop the racino legislation nor Keno in thou­ sands of bars in Michigan, yet he is opposed to the Gun Lake Casino which will bring in thousands of jobs and millions of dollars into our economy. We have one simple question... Why?" In a statement released last Thursday. Sprague said. “Senator Sikkema should be ashamed of himself for discounting the sup­ port our tribe has received... Our fight for fair­ ness is far from over and we will prevail... “Senator Sikkema used all his political cap­ ital and might to attempt to delay the sover­ eign rights of my tribe instead of using it to add more jobs to an area that could really use them" Sikkema quoted from a study sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, which concluded the casino would help Allegan County, but cost Kent. Ottawa and Barry counties $880 million over 10 years. While the Kent County Chamber of Commerce has worked against the proposed casino, it has gained support from Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce and Kalamazoo Convention and Visitors Bureau. The tribe’s statement issued Wednesday noted that polling conducted by the Mellman Group of registered voters in Allegan. Kalamazoo, and Kent counties showed 77% of voters in the tri -county area have heard at least something of the project. An outright majority support building the casino (51% support the casino. 41 % oppose. 8% arc unde­ cided). Majorities of voters in Kalamazoo (54% support. 36% oppose) and Allegan (53% sup­ port. 39% oppose) counties are in favor, as do a plurality in Kent County (49% support, 43% oppose). The tribe contends polling also showed that voters’ support grows out of both a sense of fair p.uy and the area's economic interest. A 61% majority of voters believe that it is wrong to prohibit the Gun Lake Tribe from building their casino when 11 other tribes have been allowed to do so (34% disagree). Creating jobs and improving the local econo­ my are considered the most important and most likely outcomes of going forward with the plan to build the casino. Seventy percent believe it is at least very likely that the casino w ill create jobs. A tribe spokesperson said. “After hearing arguments on both sides of that question, vot­ ers continue to believe by almost 2-to-1 that the casino will help the economy (59% will help. 30% will hurt). No argument against the casino is widely supported. Fewer than a quarter of the voters (23%) believe it is ‘I believe the expansion of Native American casinos is bad for Michigan, as has been pointed out about this par­ ticular casino. The economic study that's been done proves that it results in a loss of income to the state, and results in a loss of jobs." — State Senator Ken Sikkema morally wrong to gamble and have casinos.” The polling data resulted from a survey of 800 registered voters in Allegan. Kalamazoo and Kent counties interviewed by telephone April 3-6. The margin of error for this survey is 3% to 5%. The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) earlier this year approved the Tribe's environmental assess­ ment and issued a “finding of no significant impact.” The assessment was prepared after a thorough scientific analysis of the impact of the project. According Io the tribe, this and other eco­ nomic studies* data show overwhelming ben­ efits to the economy of West Michigan, including: • Creating hundreds of new construction jobs. • Creating 1.800 new jobs with great bene­ fits and an average compensation package of $40,000. Creating 3,100 new indirect jobs in the local community. • Purchasing more than $20 million per year in products ind services i.-nrn area busi­ nesses. • Generating $6 million in additional annu­ al revenues for local hotels and bringing 80.000 new guests to local hotels each year. • Sharing more than $2.75 million in rev­ enues with local copimiwities • Contributing more’than $11 million in revenues to the Michigan School Aid Fund. Sprague said. "The Federal government See CASINO, page ? ‘Battle of the Books’ winners determined by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The "Battle of the Books’* for second- and third-graders at Star Elementary came down to only one point separating the winners from the runners-up. The project started with more than 60 par­ ticipants. and endec with two teams of three testing their knowledge. Students read books from a specific list and in “Battle of the Books” they answered questions as teams. In the final round, the team of Shelby VanderMel. Gabby Hubbell and Shayna Brooks earned first place and a $10 gift cer­ tificate for a Scholastics book order. Earning second place was the team of Cancer support group has holiday luncheon The Barry County Cancer Support Group held its Christmas luncheon last Friday at the County Seat. Entertainment was provided by the "Shades of Grey” barbershop quartet. Both the day and evening support groups were in attendance. The day group meets at 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Barry County Commission on Aging. The evening group meets there as well, at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Guests are always welcome BOARD, continued from page 1 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. French, in making the motion, noted authority bylaws that insist anyone who miss­ es three consecutive meetings be dismissed. The action was met by protest from Commissioner Ken Neil, who said. “I don’t think Mr. Essling missed an awful lot (in the three meetings he did not attend). Sometimes these meetings have very little on their agen­ das and sometimes they last only a half hour.” Neil added that Essling has been very busy with his waste management business of late. “He was a good fit,” Neil said of Essling. Neil and Nevins voted in the minority in a 6-2 decision to remove Essling from die authority. Meanwhile. French and Don Boysen were reappointed to four-year terms on the author­ ity. In other related developments, Terry Dennison was reappointed io a four-year term on the Commission on Aging Board. Three newcomers were appointed to the COA Board, Dr. James Spindler. Sandra Kozan and Joan Ruder, replacing Qrol Bender. Tony Crosariol and Kenneth Kahler. Don Bowers and Delores Mohn were reap­ pointed to four-year terms on the Substance Abuse Board. Nevins was appointed to the Local Development Finance Authority for the City Hastings, replacing Karen Scarbrough, who resigned. However, citizen Robert Dwyer contended the board and chairman should not be making appointments less than a month before a new board convenes early next month (Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m.). Citing the landmark Marbury vs. Madison federal case from about 200 years ago. Dwyer said.. “The new board (with Mike Callton and Hoot Gibson replacing MacKenzie and Neil) should have the authority to make these appointments" and maintained that the board “usurped the new board's authority." The board did not reply to his comments. The Board of Commissioners in 2003 cre­ ated contoversies by refusing to appoint cer­ tain people not identified as “team players” to volunteer board or commission posts, even if they were the only applicants, and for not reappointing certain individuals. BUDGET, continued from page 1----------• Noted the reorganizationai meeting of the new board will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Jan. 3. in commissioners’ chambers, fourth floor, county courthouse. Six of the eight board members will be back, but two new members. Mike Callton in the Fifth District and Hoot Gibson in the Fourth, will be seated for the first time. Not returning for another term are Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie and Commissioner Ken Neil. Perhaps the most important item of busi­ ness that morning will be the selection of a new board chairman. • Approved a petition from the Village of Middleville to annex a five-acre parcel into the southwest portion of the village from Thornapple Township. Village Manager Ron Howell explained that the piece of land, once referred to as “The Downs." had been used in the past for drainage. It now will become a part of the Misty Ridge development project and it is anticipated that a road now’ will be extended to run through the parcel. Thomapplc Township Supervisor Don Boysen, who was in the audience, said he had no objection to the annexation. • Heard a complaint from Assyria Township Supervisor Mike Boles, who asked why some Barry County Road Commission employees are being used for excavating for a new building approved for Charlton Park. “Are the roads up to snuff enough to pull them (the workers) off fixing the roads?” he asked. “If they are. maybe we need to lay somebody off.” • Approved the purchase of a new copier for $10,819 from Adams Remco. to be used by the clerk’s office. • Agreed to purchase five new workstations and chairs for adult probation from Custer Office for $7205.67. • Approved the disclaimer and quit claim deed conveyance of streets fv the Village of Freeport, clearing the way for the village to proceed with its water project • Agreed to a map change that will enable an exchange of property in Woodland Township, changing zoning designation from C-2 to C-l. The move will allow additional uses of the property, including retail sales. • Approved an agreement between the county's community development block grant housing program and Barry County Habitat for Humanity. The program will enable CDBG funding for Habitat up to $10,000 per lot twice a year in 2005 and 2006. Kylec Nemetz. Margo Donavan and Lennon County-wide recycling in the works? Gildea. The second place team received a $5 gift certificate for a Scholastics book order. All students who participated in “Battle of the Books’* received a certificate for their efforts. The two teams left in "Battle of the Broks" were only separated by one point in the end. Earning second place was the team ul (from left) Kylee Nemetz. Margo Donavan. Lennon Gildea. and earning first was Shelby VanderMel. Gabby Hubbell and Shayna Brooks. In tho “Battle of the Books" event at Star Elementary School, these two teams answer questions about books they've read throughout the year. by David T. Young Editor Barry County soon may have a county­ wide recycling program similar to that of neighboring Allegan County. Former Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster made a presentation to the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning. The board agreed to approve the idea in concept and referred the matter to the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, which will meet Friday. Doster said he lives on Doster Road, very close to Barry’s border with Allegan County and has noticed that his family, friends and neighbors across the street enjoy the benefits of curbside recycling at a very minimal cost. “It’s enormously popular in Allegan County." Doster commented. “Our young­ sters in school now are taught about the importance of recycling, and they want to know why it’s not readily available.” Doster said Allegan County has a sur­ charge of $25 per year for residents, but each township can opt out of the program or decide for itself how it would like to have recycling done locally. He suggested that Barry have a fee. not a millage, of up to $25 per household per year and make the program voluntary. Commissioner Ken Neil, former owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, said. “This is the way we would have liked to go a long time ago." He suggested submitting a plan to the Solid Waste Committee, saying "It’s the place to start, to get us all on tx»ard." Commissioner Tom Wing cautioned. “We want to make sure we can afford to do it as a county." Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. “I don’t know if I want $25 added to my tax bill." It was stressed again that the program would be voluntary. Neil said a curbside recycling program was proposed about a dozen years ago in the city of Hastings, but after a short period after solid initial interest was show n he found less than I percent of the residents really were willing to participate. “And when it comes to managing it, we don’t know what the costs will be and who will be managing the program.” he added. Neil told Doster he should visit the Solid Waste Committee with his proposal on Friday. Doster replied. “I’d just as soon the burden not be on me any more. I’d like to pass the ball." Joanne Barnard, a member of the Solid Waste Committee, then spoke up. “You have an advocate with me Mark" and promised to take the proposal with her Friday. Commissioner Jim French said. “We defi­ nitely didn’t find anything wrong with this program and we want it to move forward." Doster specifically requested the board also approve the program in concept because he had been taught by his father that the best way to kill an idea was to refer it to a com­ mittee. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 2004 - Page 3 Irving Township officials explain decision not to renew with TIES by Patricia Johns 2005. Staff Writer the Hastings'BIRCH Department. Fire Pierce said. "The most heavily weighted Freeport Fire-Rescue and Lansing Mercy The Irving Township Board Wednesday reason for moving away from TTES for fire Ambulance are all outstanding emergency night explained its decision not to renew its service is lack of interest in Irving Township. services providers. as is TIES." fire service contract Township Emergency with Thomapple He A representative from TTES has been to one Services, effective township meeting in the last four years." April 1.2005. Representatives from both the BIRCH and discussed the possibility of the Thomapple Township Board allowing repre­ sentatives from berth Irving and Yankee From that date forward, people living in Freeport fire services have attended Irving Springs townships serve on the fire commit­ sections 1-21 will be serviced by Freeport and Township meetings, which allows them to tee. sections 22-36 will be covered by the BIRCH remain aware of changes in the Irving area department. and to give the board updates. AnotherA'oncem is the lack of attendance by a TI ES representative at Irving Township Irving previously had contracts for Tire Pierce said she is also concerned about the service with the Freeport Fire Department, impact of TTES within the South Metro TI ES because the Irving Township Board the BIRCH (Barry, Irving. Rutland. Carlton Agreement between Thomapple. Caledonia. meets on the same night TI ES conducts state- and Hastings townships) department and with Dutton. Cutlerville. Wayland and Leighton mandated TTES. each of which covered various sec­ Township through articles in area newspa­ Marcntette explained that it might be possible pers. She said she is most concerned about the to have officers attend on a rotating basis, tions of the township. The meeting Dec. 8 attracted a standing room only crowd, as more than 60 people EMS continuing education. effect of higher density of residences and the which would mean that individuals would problem of equipment being out of the area. only miss one or two of these mandated les­ attended, many with questions about what She also said she's concerned about prob­ this change would mean to Tire coverage, lems that have occurred in communications especially those who would no longer be cov­ between TI ES and 911 dispaten. Pierce ■ ered by TTES. Board meetings. This has been difficult tfor said. "At no time sons during a year. Four members of the TI ES staff live in the township. Sgt Dave Kenyon of West Barnum has TTES Road would be one of the officers who would Irving Township Supervisor Kathce Pierce informed us about changes or agreements asked foi “team work, not turf battles" during they have been making or asking us for any Marcntette spoke at length about the prob­ disucssion of who can best provide fire and input, even as a matter of courtesy. We hear lems geography imposes on the provision of attend meetings. an from Thomapple either when a resident is fire and emergency medical services to resi­ overview of the process the Irving Township being fined for burning without a permit or dents of the township. Board took in reaching this decision. it’s time to pay the bill." emergency services. She presented He said. "Due to lengthy response dis­ She talked specifically about one reason Irving has two voting seats on each of tances and limited resources, neither Freeport not to renew the contract, a disagreement dur­ boards of the BIRCH Fire Department and the Fire-Rescue nor the Hastings/BIRCH Fire ing negotiations. In early April 2002. Thomapple mailed Irving a fire contract to Freeport Fire Department. Department can match the level of service "We have a voice in decisions that are currently provided to the 12 sections of Irving sign, which Pierce said was a four-pagc doc­ made in these departments. We are represent­ Township that are now part of TTES' fire pro­ ument with the sections to be covered by ed TTES listed on the first page, the millage process. We are involved in the overall work­ Thomapple was requesting on the second ings of both departments," Pierce said. page and signatures on the fourth page. in each department's annual budget tection area.” He also said that this was true for Lansing Mercy to provide coverage to certain portions "This year Thomapple has sent us a con­ of the township. He did tell the board that cer­ The copy sent to Irving for approval had tract for 1.45 mills not subject to the Headlec tain sections. II. 12. 13, 14. 23, 24. 25. 26. Don Boysen's and Susan Vlietstra's signature rollback. They have made no request for dis­ 34. 35 and 36. would be better served by on it, dated April 9. 2002. The document stat­ cussion of the contract. We are just expected Mercy because it is closer to the proximity to ed on page 2. "During the term of this con­ to sign it and send them a check." she said. their Hastings base. tract, funding from Irving Township for the Pierce also discussed concerns some resi­ Marcntette also explained the South Metro Fire Department and its operations shall be dents have about their home insurance rates coalition with an emphasis on automatic aid the equivalent of one and one quarter (1.25) going up if the coverage changes. There are rather than mutual aid. The automatic aid in mill, not subject to the Headlee Millage several ways to interpret the insurance ratings the south metro agreement is that those serv­ Rollback, of its taxable value." and at the time the Irving board did not ices in the agreement will sent staff and believe the decision would impact residents. equipment automatically without having to New informalton. however, shows that it may. make a second call. Dispatch will know how Irving’s board agreed to the contract and the 1.25 mill However, there were some changes that Pierce and former board member Tim were made later, including sections for w hich Wcingartz both told the audience that fire TTES would provide protection. The contract service had been discussed over several town­ indicated that TI ES would cover sections 5.8 ship meetings during the last few years as var­ much equipment will be needed and will be able to send it directly. In mutual aid the chief on the scene needs ious other incidents have occurred. Most Pierce said she has been concerned that Freeport. Irving sent the contract back to recently the board discussed fire service and TTES equipment would be sent to Cutlerville Thomapple to correct the sections only. Other possible changes in August and September. and that a higher density of residents would than the section correction, the township The decision to update the fire service areas mean more fires. Marcntette explained that agreed to the contract. was made and unanimously passed at the TTES has never been sent to Cutlerville. The revised contract was returned to Irving the sections had been corrected. October board meeting. Under South Metro the service would move Boysen then apologized to the board for taking Irving township for granted. A letter Pierce said. "We then signed the contract was sent to the board members discussing on page 4, never considering Thomapple some of the problems raised by Pierce at the would have changed any other item without meeting. notifying us. “ up to insure that no station would be left unstaffed. He assured Pierce that the station in Middleville is never left unstaffed. In answer to another question, he stressed "We believe that we arc significantly at that TTES has two advanced life support But on Jan. 23. 2003. Pierce said, the town­ fault for these actions, as we have failed to vehicles and one first responder vehicle. ship received the bill from Thomapple, stat­ keep the lines of communication open, and During the day they are both staffed with ing the millage rate was 1.45 mills. allowed misinformation to be the basis for the emergency medical certified TTES members. decisions of Oct. 13." He also stressed that because of cross train­ “With the Heaolec rollback, our collected millage al that time was 1.4228 mills and would decrease further as the years contin­ He also noted the many years of coopera­ tion between the two townships. ing, firefighters and their vehicles are equipped to help stabilize anyone who is ued," Pierce said. “We would be paying TI ES TTES Chief Mark Marcntette then spoke at more than we were collecting for the fire mill­ the meeting. He reviewed what he had heard He also stressed that the South Metro age. as problems, citing poor communication as agreement brings the Caledonia station into the most serious. the fire coverage picture for Irving township. “When I contacted Thomapple Township supervisor Don Boysen and met with him, he denied changing more than the sections." Pierce said at the meeting that this differ­ ence has never been explained. injured until help arrives. "The issues I hear that are important to you Marcntette also mentioned that while arc the Irv ing Township Board does not have financial considerations for TTES' Irving con­ a role in decisions regarding TTES; no TTES tract have not been formally raised as an representative attends Irving Township Board issue. TTES understands that BIRCH and “This year Thomapple has sent us a con­ meetings; the Irving Township Board per­ Freeport would consider providing service for tract for 1.45 mills not subject to the Headlee ceives that TIES' involvement in the South a rollback. They have made no request for dis­ cussion of the contract. We are just expected Metro Fire Rescue Coalition weakens fire­ Township than proposed by Thomapple rescue to sign it and send them a check," she said. Township, the Irving Township Board per­ As a result, the Irving board decided not to renew the contract and notified Thomapple response capability to Irving ceives that TTES only staffs one ambulance. Marcntette stressed several times during within the six-month period the contract his requires. The contract will expire March 31. Township Emergency Services believe that presentation. “We at Thomapple continued frojn front page Middleville Village Council meets eariy Historical Society sets holiday party The Middleville Village Council will begin its Tuesday. Dec. 21. meeting at 6 p.m. The public hearing on the 2005 budget will be held at 7 p.m. and. if necessary, the regular meeting will continue following the public hearing. Because of the Christinas holiday, the council has scheduled just one meeting for December. Meetings are held in the village hall on Main Street. The Barry County Historical Society will have its Christmas party at noon Thursday. Dec. 16. with a potluck at the Hastings Elks Club. 102 E. Woodlawn Aw. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table service and bev­ erage will be provided. The program will include a while ele­ New walking tour brochure planned The Barry Area Chamber of Commerce and Vision 20-20 Tourism Committee plans to publish a new walking tour brochure of historic houses in the county, and requests owners of historic houses to contact Julie DeBoer at the chamber, 269/945-2454, to suggest inclusion of their houses. Helpful details about architecture and history are invited, and may be mailed io the Chamber at 221 W. State St. or to the brochure subcommittee at 926 S. Jefferson St, Hastings. Photos also are welcome. Depending on response, the first brochure may be limited to Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings, though applications from Freeport. Delton. Woodland. Middleville. Nashville and throughout the county are invited. The committee already has the work of the earlier historic district committee to use as a basis; this was con­ fined almost entirely to Green and Jefferson streets. The walking tour will be designed, with photo and brief information. on 30 to 40 houses that visitors to the city and county may use as a guide to studying exteriors while walking by. HHS alumni group elects new officers to call dispatch to notify additional services. and 17, which are and have been covered by and the board checked the front page and saw NEWS BRIEFS lower annual payment from Irving Township. New Hastings High School Alumni board officers have been elected for 2004 and 2005 year. They are President Jack Smith. President­ elect Lois Ranguette Ozuna, Secretary Shirley O'Connor Beck, Secretary-elect Donna Goucher Brown. Treasurer Donna Bachelder Kinney and Treasurer-elect Jo Ann Burr Miller. The Hastings High School 118th alumni banquet will be held Saturday afternoon and evening June 4, 2005. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. The Hastings High School Alumni board will give three Dana Burgess Scholarship awards for the 2005 year. For more information, please call 945­ 4964 or 945-4939. New members of anniversary classes are being sought for the alumni board. Blood challenge set for Dec. 22 Pennock Hospital will take part in a spe­ cial Holiday Hospital Blood Challenge from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its conference center. 1009 W. Green St, Hastings. sections of Irving Township in TTES’ current Michigan Community Blood Centers is putting on the challenge among all of the hospitals it serves, and the winner will be determined by the highest percentage of fire service area. giving. Thomapple Township is also willing to consider a lower negotiated amount for the 12 Questions raised by audience members phant gift exchange. The society members again will collect non-perishable foods to help veterans' fam­ ilies over the holiday season. Holiday musk set at State Grounds State Grounds Coffee House will present its annual Christmas Weekend of Music Dec. 17 and 18. This year’s Weekend of Music includes one night of not-so-traditional Christmas tunes and another night of Christmas favorites. Friday night, Dec. 17. beginning at 8 p.m., will be an evening of bluegrass Christmas. Leading the bluegrass music will be Kevin Gaugier. who has played at State Grounds in the past as a featured artist in ocher bluegrass bands. On Saturday night, Dec. 18. beginning at 7:30 p.m., there will be a traditional Christmas evening of music. A State Grounds spokesman said, “Opening will be two young kids of Middleville who play the violin like profes­ sionals. These kids have played here before and amazed everyone who beard them." Following the violins is a string quintet that played last year during the traditional Christmas evening. Many of the tunes they play are appropraite for sing-alongs. After the string quintet will be Adam Graham and his bagpipe. Adam comes from Kentwood and has played the bagpipe for many years. "State Grounds has never had a bagpipe player and believes you will enjoy the Christmas times Adam is going to play." the spokesman said. As usual. Stale Grounds will participate in the downtown window decorating com­ petition and all of its Christinas latte flavors win be available. There is no cover charge for the musical programs, but a one drink minimum. Holiday grieving service planned A season prayer service of comfort will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 17, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. This time of worship is designed to speak to those who are in grief (hiring the ho I iday s,” said Pastor J c ff Garrison. "Ofte n. those who have lost loved ones during the year, or near the holidays, have a hard time at Christmas and don't enjoy the hype of the holiday. The Saturday evening worship service will acknowledge the grief people experi­ ence as well as speak to it with the love that God has shown us through his son. All are welcome. Even those who are not grieving can worship and show solidarity with their brothers and sisters who are grieving." For more information call the First Presbyterian Church at (269) 945-5463. The church is located at the comer of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the courthouse. Golden Agers set Christmas party were about the difference in funding between what will be raised by the millage and what the contract will cost, who will be providing coverage especially to those residents who live right at the border of Thomapple and New flu dink hours announced Irving townships and who sends out equip­ ment. There were several differences of opinion on incidents that happened in the past and whether communications have improved. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caras and 911 Director Charlie Nystrom also were on hand to discuss this question from their points of view. At the end of the meeting Pierce asked res­ idents to contact her with their questions or concerns. "Please put my name on the envelop or New immunization clinic hours have been announced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, effective this month. In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, the clinics, which include flu shots, will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from I to 4 p.m. every Tuesday. There will be extended hours every first Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 7 p.m. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at (269) 945-9516, extension 129. •fire services.’ as we arc received winter tax payments." Pierce can be reached at Irving Township, Angel Fund donates to green gables The Angel Fund, established by an anonymous donor at the Barry Community Foundation, has contributed $1.000 to the Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter in honor of Steve and Julie DeBoer. Pictured are (from left) Steve DeBoer. Green Gables Director Sandy Drummond. Jennifer Richards of the foundation and Julie DeBoer. ;i 4455 Wood School Road. Hastings 49058 or via e-mail at irving@tserv.net. .I The Golden Agers of Southwest Barry County will meet at noon Tuesday. Dec. 28. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton This will serve as the group's annual Christinas party. There will be a catered meal done by Helping Hands Catering. The cost of the meal is $7. Those planning to attend ate asked to call Ken Kahler at (269) 623-8732 by Tuesday. Dec. 21. There will be a $5 gift exchange, man for man. lady for lady. There also will be a door prize and a suprue. The Golden Agen will not meet during the months of January and February. �Page 4 - Thursday. December 16,2004 - The Hastings Banner Deception rules in today’s holiday season Ask for homegrown, renewable fuel To the editor: With the recent announcement ,’hat OPEC will cut oil production early next year. Michigan's com producers want to remind Michigan motorists of the importance of extending U.S. gasoline supplies and lessen­ ing the country's dependence on foreign oil. Consumers can do this by simply asking for ethanol. America's homegrown, renew­ able fuel, whenever they fill their tanks. Ethanol. 200 proof alcohol, is a renewable fuel made from com. It is blended in gasoline at either 10 percent or. for some specially pro­ duced vehicles, at 85 percent levels. All vehi­ cles are warranteed to bum 10 percent ethanol and flexible fuel vehicles are warranteed on up to 85 percent ethanol blends. For a com­ plete listing of E-85 vehicles, visit www.e85fuel.com. As a farmer. I always feel a sense of pride driving past cornfields, but knowing that those fields are now providing a renewable fuel that lessens our dependence on foreign oil gives me extra pride as an American. Michigan com producers have a long history of feeding our neighbors, our nation and our world. Now, with increased production and demand for ethanol, we are ready and willing to step up to the challenge of providing fuel for our neighbors, nation and world as well." In Michigan alone, com producers plant an average of two million acres per year, with each acre yielding an average of 120 to 130 bushels of com for a total crop of about 250 million bushels. Of the total crop, about 130 million bushels are sold each year. If one bushel of com yields nearly 2.8 gal­ lons of ethanol, imagine how many gallons of ethanol we can produce right here in our state. Unlike gasoline, ethanol is a renewable resource, as it is made from com that grows every year. Since ethanol can be made from com produced in our state, it lessens our dependence on foreign oil and helps keep gas prices down while creating markets and jobs which keep our local economies strong. Given the steady increase in stale ethinol use over the past five years. Michigan con­ sumers also are quickly catching onto the fact that ethanol is good for their cars, their com­ munities and the environment. In 1999. Michigan, only used about 29 million gallons of ethanol. With more and more Michigan residents opting for ethanol-blended fuels, by 2002 that number increased to over 120 mil­ lion gallons. Annually, Michigan consumers use five billion gallons of gasoline. If all that gas was blended with just 10 percent ethanol. Michigan would use 500 million gallons of the renewable, com-based fuel. Just imagine how much foreign oil that would displace. Ethanol-blended fuels make sense for con­ sumers and cents for producers. All con­ sumers have to do to make their voices heard is ask for ethanol-blended fuel when they fill up. Headquartered in DeWitt. CMPM is a leg­ islatively-established statewide program that uses one-cent per bushel of Michigan com sold. Investments are made in the areas of research, education and market development in an effort to enhance the economic position of Michigan com producers. CMPM works cooperatively with the Michigan Com Growers Association, a grassroots-member­ ship association representing the state's com producers' political interests. Richard Godfrey, Jonesville, president Com Marketing Program of Michigan Indeed, give local business a chance To the editor: I’m not normally a very demonstrative per­ son. but the editorial in the Dec. 9 Banner. “Give local retailers a shot at your business,” really moved me. I have felt the same way as Mr. Fred Jacobs for some time pow. My family shops at Hastings-owned businesses whenever possi­ ble. We can’t get everything here and we know that, but when you get to know local business, you’ll be surprised at how much is available and how willing the locals are to help. These arc our friends and neighbors whose children go to school with our children. They deserve our friendship and support. The next small store in Hastings may be yours. Wouldn’t you like to know your neighbors would encourage your effort? How often have we seen and appreciated seeing a new store open up in Hastings only to find the store front empty in the next year? It’s true that some places are the wrong thing at the wrong time, but I applaud the attempt. We paid a little more for a refrigerator at Kings’ than we would have by going to a big box store in Grand Rapids. However, unlike the big store with the automatic doors at the exit. Kings’ delivered and installed. That has value to me. The next time we went into the store, they remembered us and my wife and 1 had a com­ fortable time looking at washers. We shop at Ace and Felpausch because the service is good and our money stays in the community. We only eat occasionally at franchise-style restaurants because they’re not locally owned. Don’t get me wrong. I realize there are local people who work at Kmart and that other “monstrosity" outside the city limits, but those kinds of places send “our” money away every day. How many local stores have been forced to close because of this? A well documented tactic of Wal-Mart is to move into an area (notice they almost never locate in downtown) and drive small local business into oblivion. Do we tolerate that because we can save a few dollars? Yes! Why else? Then don’t complain when the next job moved to Mexico is yours and when you wake up one day and realize that half the stuff in your house you just couldn’t live without was made in China. If you ask your local businesses, which could be anywhere in the area, for specific products and services. I assure you they will respond. Surprise, surprise! They want to suc­ ceed! Give them a chance. You will be amazed at what the community can accom­ plish when it comes together. It’s your call, but “as for me and my house," we’re staying in town. Dwight Leo. Hastings To the editor: I remember the time my mother became very impressed with the concept "a picture is worth 1000 words." Then I thought of the cur­ rent picture of Christmas. Does this picture convey the truth of tile holiday? Or the truth of the distorted views and thoughts of Christmas today? Have you noticed the popular forms of big tat snowmen and big fat Santa Claus? I sup­ pose we could rightly conclude that these forms and pictures arc the true thoughts of a majority of people today. But I can not agree that they convey the true meaning of Christmas. However these characters do con­ vey to our world our main problem — decep­ tion. 1 have been amazed by the deception I have seen and heard recently. Did you know that this growing deception was foretold more than 1,900 years ago? "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived."2 Timothy 3:13. I have been greatly moved by the deception of our day. Have you ever thought that we can say that truth was bom in a new form or pic­ ture (a living picture) on that first Christmas day? "And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:16-17. "Jesus said to him. 'I am the way. the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me*.’ John 14:6. "Then Jesus skid to those Jews who believed Him. "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32. Besides this special form of truth being bom on that first Christmas day. There is also this greatest gift that God the Father gave on that What is war good for? Absolutely nothing! To the editor: If the majority of American citizens had loudly protested against Bush in his declaring and executing war on Iraq, there would have been no war. This war of choice has been absolutely unnecessary. It was not agreed to by the United Nations. It is a war of lies and propa­ ganda, of hate, revenge and greed. The result has been that many of the world’s countries now hate us and see us as bullies. This has been a war in which many Iraqi prisoner* have been severely tortured in defi­ ance of the Geneva Convention and interna­ tional law. It’s been a war in which many of out troops have complained about lack of proper equipment and transportation to do their assigned jobs and for protection. Some of the troops have complained about the length of their military service, getting more than they bargained for. Promises of serving enough time to win safe passage home have not been honored. This has been a war of untold killings, maiming, suffering for our troops and theirs, and for the civilians in a country that will not be restored. This has been a war shown on television where our military personnel were battering down a door and with pointed guns standing before parents and children. This has been a war that has destroyed entire villages and buildings with our bombs. This has been a war in which the American and its coalition of the willing have fought with hatred and revenge against insurgents fighting for their homelands. So how do we get out of this mess? We could have fired those responsible, the folks in the White House and in the Pentagon, who have little if any respect for ordinary American citizens. The church and Pro-Life people arc against abortions of unwanted fetuses, but many of them support a war in which thousands of innocent Iraqi children are slaughtered. And they oppose wanted doctor-assisted suicide. Both abortion and doctor-assisted suicide are private, personal choices, not meant for Pro­ Lifers and clergy to interfere with. They have made both personal issues political issues. Am I proud to be an American? Yes, when we finally have a president and vice president who will show moral values by calling off an unjust war of choice. Yes. when finally the people of this country wake up and realize that we are like lemmings marching to the sea behind Bush and Cheney and we put a stop to this madness. Ignorance and fear are our worst enemies and Bush, Cheney and company have exploit­ ed it for their gain. It was ignorance and fear that swept this incompetent and reckless cowboy into another term as president. In the spirit of the season, an old 19th cen­ tury Christmas hymn might best sum up my feelings: “And in despair I bowed my head. There is no peace on earth, I said. For hate is strong and mocks the song ofpeace on earth good will toward men. ” Justine McLean. Hastings Christmas revisited, 30 years later To the editor: This letter is in regard to my brothers and sisters in the military. I wrote this letter more than 30 years ago when I was a young soldier serving in the Far East. It still applies today and is a reminder of what our young people are giving up by doing their duty. The years may have rolled by. but some of my pain still remains. “The holiday season is a wondrous one. I understand that all are running around and trying to enjoy all the festivities of the season. Time is taken up with our friends, family, hol­ iday festivities and the excitemmt of it all. “We all have a special spirit of giving and happiness. I do not want to spoil that mood. This is just a little reminder that it has been 25 days since I have received a letter or card. That may not sound like much, but our mail comes in twice a day, so that is 50 trips to an empty mailbox. “I admit that the weather over here is not very holiday like, hot and humid in the 90s. so that helps me forget that Christmas is soon to arrive. It helps me forget until the guys show me their holiday packages. “I am missing so much that is happening in the world. 1 missed the annual Ohio StaleMichigan game, I miued sitting down for Thanksgiving turkey, I am missing seeing the decorations. I miss my friends and family and doing things with them. “I realize that what I am doing is important for all of you back home. The thing is that most back home do not even give my job or me a second thought and if they do, many are repulsed by it. It was not my idea to come to this exotic land. “It is not my intention to make you feel bad. It is my intention to ask if I have done something wrong to make you angry with me. I siu not upset with you. I am just trying to figure out how come I am so easy to forget. When I mentioned that I had received no mail, I meant I had received no mail from anyone, not just you. “What makes me ever more lonely is that many of my fellow comrades here on station are in similar circumstances. Why is it so easy to forget us? “Hope this finds you healthy and happy." Daniel R. Allen. Johnstown Township day. "But as many as received Him. to them He gave the right to become children of God. to those who believe in His name: who were bom. not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man. but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth,” John I: 12-14. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish, out have everlasting life." John 3:16. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23. "And this is the testimony: That God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. he who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." I John 5:11-12. And then there is also the gift the wise men brought to Jesus. 'And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary. His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gift to Him: gold, frankin­ cense. and myrrh." Matthew 2:11. Gifts are a vital part of Christmas from the beginning, originating from God our Creator. Have you heard James 1:16-22 "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Fadier of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turn­ ing. Of His own will. He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteous­ ness of God. Therefore, lay aside all filthiness and overflow of w ickedness. and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, ano not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." Of course, you must receive a gift before it becomes yours. I saw a comic in the paper the other day of a school teacher telling her class to remove thee letters from our alphabet. These letters were “G. O , D." Since a picture is worth a 1000 words, that picture is saying very loud­ ly, let's take God out of the mind of man. Is this what is prophesied in Psalm 2:1-3? "Why do the nations rage. And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves. And the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His anointed, saying. "Let us break their bonds in pieces and cast aw ay their cords from us." What's next? I Thessalonians 4:16-18. "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first "Then we (Christians) who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.” Daniel 12: 1, "At that time Michael shall stand up. The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered. Every one who is found written in the book." Are you ready? Rus Sarver. Hastings Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County Public Opinion: Most memorable Christmas toy? iw What toy you received for Christmas as a youngster do you best remember? Responses to our weekly question. Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County since 1856 PuUUhtdbr.. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 « - -4- «. ..t-. »-«--- ■-------------------------------------jonn jacoos Prwatoant rreoenc J•coos Vic* President Stovan Jacoba Saaatary/Traeaurar •NEWSROOM* David T. 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It was great and lots of fun.” “I think the bike I received was one of the best presents 1 had been riding my brother's bicy­ cle and crashed it, so it was great to have a bicy­ cle that was just right for me." “My first Game Boy was the best. 1 still have it around somewhere " Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subeeriptton Rates: $25 par year in Barry County $27 par year in adpnng counties $29 par yaar aieawhar* POSTMASTER Sand address changes to: P0 Bai B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Ctott Postage Pato at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 2004 - Page 5 o Dr. Morton named Distinguished Historical Society member for *04 o W;' The 40th annual banquet of the Barry County Historical Society was held last month at the Welcome Corners Methodist It’s time to get radical oh state budget The time has come to do something radical about Michigan's con­ tinuing budget crisis. It’s time for our governor and the State Legislature to do the right and courageous thing - raise the state income tax. This may seem at first to be unthinkable. I don't recall ever advo­ cating a lax increase before. But to paraphrase the words of Thomas Paine. "These are the (economic) times that try men's (and women’s) souls." This year's budget which took effect Oct 1. is already in a deficit, some say almost $400 million and it isn't even Christmas. If we don’t solve this persistent problem, we the citizens can expect additional costs to us as taxpayers. It may not come in the form of a direct tax. but something’s coming. It may mean more payfor-play at school, closing museums, tuition increases at colleges, special sales taxes services and whatever our legislators can dream up. The only way to stop the bleeding is to raise the income tax at least temporarily, until the economic engine catches up with increasing revenues. For the past three years, we've been running historic deficits because the income from taxes the state receives has been short about a billion dollars. Our state's leaders don't seem to be able to under­ stand what's happened. The massive loss of jobs over the past three years brought a reduction of income to the state, and spending has finally caught up with it. The only way to correct the problem is either reduce spending or increase taxes, or better yet, a combina­ SIN SALES TAX TAXES ON SERVICES tion of both. I'm tired of state officials hacking pro­ grams and services until there's nothing left, or they transfer some of the costs back to us. Last week, after spending a great deal of time and debate on where to cut to balance a serious shortfall, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and leading lawmakers were back at it again, challenged by yet another gloomy forecast for 2005. I'm particularly INHERITANCE TAX and Macomb counties, their jobs, as they were recalled later that year by their constituents. The Republican Party since then has enjoyed the majority in the Michigan Senate. Blanchard and the legislature finally were able to bring the state income tax back down to 4.6 percent before he left the office to John Engler in 1990. Engler and a Republican-dominated State House and State Senate then several years later moved to gradually roll back the state income tax. first from 4.6 to 4.4 percent, then to 4.2, to 4.1 to 4.0 and then finally last July 1 to 3.9 percent. When Michigan's economy was rolling along in the 1990s. this was a popular move and there was obvious pleasure of voters in get­ ting their taxes reduced. Aud to this the provisions of Proposal A. passed in a statewide spe­ cial election in March 1994. Proposal A capped property taxes, began to ciuse the funding gap between rich and poor school districts. b»x took away almost all local funding and put the burden of financing educational operations on the state. Michigan then began to offer each school district a certain amount of money per pupil and focal millage elections for operations became a thing of the past. Proposal A also called for a 50 percent increase in the sales lax. So in the 1990s Michigan increased regressive taxation, which hurt the middle class and poor, and decreased a more fair "progressive* tax based on someone's ability to pay. The sales pitch was, Michigan is a great place to vacation, so we'll receive an increase in taxes from the vacationers that frequent the state. So the combination of lower­ MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL. WHAT’S THE FAIREST TAX OF ALL? THE INCOME TAXBECAUSE IT'S BASEP ON YOUR ABILITY TO PAY.' TAX INCREASE FEES upset that once again the program facing the greatest risk is perhaps the most important on the list — education. It seems for the last three years, as soon as one severely reduced budget finally gets adopted, another biiliop dollars deficit has to be tackled for the next fiscal year, and ear schools aeeih to wind up not getting the funding they originally were promised. Some say the solution is for lawmakers to do even more cutting, but when the deficit is as high as it has been year after year, that does­ n't seem to be the right choice. We've been told the real problem is the state isn't receiving enough revenue to fond programs and services as they used to. The real prob­ lem is the state's income has been reduced due to closing plants, slug­ gish sales, bringing in less sales tax. and a reduction in general fund revenue, which has been in decline over the past three years. It's time for our state government leaders to come clean and tell the truth about our state's finances. Our state income tax was reduced gradually from 4.6 percent in the mid-1990s to 3.9 percent today. At the same time Michigan was in the beginnings of its industrial reduction, which Itas led to reduced income overall. Upon examining the story of what happened 21 years ago. it may be understandable why the governor and State Legislature probably lack the courage to raise the income tax. In 1983, new Gov. Jim Blanchard, because of a state budget crisis at that time, did some arm twisting to get the state income tax raised from 4.6 to 5.8 percent. This move was about as popular as George W. Bush appearing at a Democratic Party fund-raiser. It cost two state senators, in Oakland The Prairieville Township Police Department, Chief of Police Larry B. Gentry and Township Board are pleased have announced the appointment of Dale S. Boulter, as a third foil-time officer. Boulter, who has assumed duties as the afternoon shift officer, is a graduate of the Kellogg Community College Police program and was hired as a part-time officer for Prairieville in 2003. He recently completed a three-day exten­ sive forensic science crime scene processing course and a three-day in-service training course at the MSP Training Academy in legal update, driving, firearms, defensive tactics, and other subjects. He is to attend a domes­ tic violence class and sex offender class later this month. Boulter is married to wife, Lisa, and they have two children. Megan and Taylor. Correction: The Banner erred in earlier article about the Orangeville Township election for super­ visor that reported the township would be without a supervisor until after a recount It was later learned that this was not the case. What was true is that the apparent winner. Republican Tom Rook, could be sworn in. However, if the recount upheld his opponent, then Rook would have to leave office and the victor in the recount would take office. Since that did not happen. Rook is officially and correctly the supervisor of Orangeville town­ ship. It also was learned that the new board did not have to wait until Nov. 20 to be sworn in. However, what is true is that while the new board, which was sworn in on Nov. 9. was perfectly legal, it was not entitled to assume the duties of office until Nov. 20. Confused? Our apologies to all. ness and industry across the state, has helped present us with the conse­ quences we suffer today. I say we should get serious about the problem and do something meaning­ ful and fair, that is, increase our state's income tax back to at least the 4.6 rate until the economic reality of the state BUSINE Prairieville adds 3rd police officer ing the income tax and ratcheting up the sales tax and mas­ sive layoffs at busi­ changes. There are some issues that need to be addressed if we as taxpayers are willing . . _ to give the state additional taxes. First, the increase should be looked at yearly to see if it needs to be held the same or start again to reduce sll costs during this time pep*, the tax ea . winjMMflrVlheiiCfre Addi­ v _______ bd* Third, tional money, just to see them throw it around, they must be Ikltf ' ' accountable. I know there will be howls of protest that I'm advocating taking money out of taxpayers' pockets. The money already is being taken and will increase by fees and additional taxes that will be hard to get rid of if we don't do something now to once and for all solve this problem. We've jot to jump start this economy again. Cutting the state budget to the bone and reducing funding for education at the same time isn't helping. If we accept a state income tax increase of .2 percent, from 3.9 to 4.1, most people would lose about a dollar a week or even less in their paychecks. That doesn't seem unreasonable, especially if it means we can put a stop to spiraling costs of fees and increasing taxes on all Michigan residents. It's time for bold and perhaps unpopular action. Let's see who in the Legislature can show us some courage and statesmanship. Will it be State Senator Patty Dirknolz or State Rep. Gary Newell? I'm looking for leadership, not politics, to solve the problem. We have one of the most well-paid legislatures in the country. We need to get our money’s worth for a change. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Churchr. Past presidents Charles Harthy. Norman Barlow and Barbara Schondelmayer spoke on recollections of their time in office. Esther Walton, the society's first president, talked about a historical marker the society acquired for the CK & S railroad, which at one time traversed Barry County. Interestingly, the present whereabouts of that marker is unknown. A highlight of the annual banquet each year is the presentation of the "Distinguished Member’ award. The recipient this year was Dr. Jerry Morton, who was cited for his lead­ ership as president, but even more valuable had been his help in writing many of the biog­ raphies for the World War II veterans’ book, as well as providing a preface honoring all veterans. The Barry County Historical Society will not meet again until March. Thomapple Kellogg School district feels impact of legislative decision by Patrida Johns Staff Writer School superintendents from the Kent Intermediate School District including Kevin Konarska of Thomapple Kellogg are con­ cerned with a provision of Senate bill 1193 which eliminates dual employment through the ISD for services to special education chil­ dren. The provision is included in a bill which appropriates the unreserved balance in the Genera) Fun to the School Aid Fund in an amount sufficient to offset any deficit in the School Aid Fund at the end of FY 2003-04. It also appropriates an additional 99.5 mil­ lion dollars in general funds to School Aid to offset an anticipated FY 2004-05 shortfall in funds. One provision of the bill however states that “costs of joint shared-employment constituent (local) school districts will not be reimbursed." While the slate senate approved the bill on December 9. the governor has not yet received it Once the bill makes it to her desk, she has two weeks to make a decision on it. The legislature approved more than 180 bills in the final days of the session. At a press conference on Tuesday. Dec. 14. representatives from foe KISD explained the Special Education Itinerant Staff Project. It is a collaborative effort between Kent ISD and the school districts it serves to provide the maximum allowable reimbursement from the state for special education services under the 1997 Durant decision of the Michigan Supreme Court. Under this agreement, Kent ISD became the employer of school staff with specific skills to meet the needs of special education students in our public schools. District superintendents asked Kent ISD to work with them to achieve full reimburse­ ment for special education services. Kent ISD entered into a "dual-employment" relation­ ship with these employees. These employees arc managed by the local district and paid by Kent ISD. This was iden­ tified as the most cost efficient and best way to achieve foil reimbursement for our schools without disrupting students or staff. City asked to take over Riverside Cemetery by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Riverside Cemetery Company has asked the City of Hastings to take over oper­ ations and financial responsibility for the cemetery on West State Road. The Hastings City Council Monday night received the company’s "take over request" and City Manager Jeff Mansfield recom­ mended the council direct staff to prepare a report that would deal with the issue. These issues include background informa­ funds in the park as part of this event. • Received a report from the Thomapple Festival & River Clean-Up Committee mem­ bers who presented a report on this year’s cleanup. The volunteers removed a whole dumpster foil of garbage. Some volunteers filled their boats twice and removed items such as a wheelbarrow, propane tanks, and Systems has submitted a request for renewal of their franchise agreement with the City. This franchise is a non exclusive franchise allowing Millennium to own, operate and maintain, a cable system within the city’s pub­ lic rights-of-way. The franchise is nearly identical to the previous franchise for Millennium. tion on the current cemetery and grounds, legal status of the cemetery, financial assets, physical assets, information related to current operations, including fiscal activities, mainte­ nance activities, staffing, basis for the Cemetery Board* request for city's assump­ tion of the cemetery and its operation, includ­ ing issues and obstacles facing the cemetery board, any anticipated future events or activi­ ties that will present barriers to the current operations, and timing of such events. Alternatives available to the Cemetery Board, such as privatization, also will be This project was developed with the full knowledge and assistance of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). As it worked with Kent ISD on this project, the MDE asked for and received an informal attorney general's opinion indicating the dual employment concept was completely legal. One reason given for the inclusion of this provision in SB 1193 is that some legislators including Ron Jelinek of St Joseph fear other districts may achieve foil reimbursement for special education services. At least three times in recent years focal districts have been forced to sue the state for foil reimbursement Districts will no longer receive foil reim­ bursement for special education services pro­ vided to children. The districts in the KISD estimate the state's decision will cost them in total - across all of Kent ISD - approximately $ 10 million in lost reimbursements for serv­ ices they must continue to provide to stu­ dents. . When these specialists are employed by a local district, a portion of the reimbursement provided by the state for their services is off­ set by the foundation grant the district receives for the students served. This offset does not occur if Kent ISD is the employer, because Kent ISD does not receive a founda­ tion grant for students. There are the approximately 480 occupa­ tional therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, school social workers, orientation and mobility trainers, audiologists, teacher consultants, vocational coordinators, adaptive physical education teachers and nurses. They are called itinerant staff because they move from building to building in their districts to take care of many students. One of the questions asked what whether the Kent ISD and public schools were taking advantage of a loophole in state law? According to the KISD, “This is not a loop­ hole. It is a state law as a result of the 1997 Michigan Supreme Court ruling that estab­ lished the state reimbursement for special education costs at 28.6 percent for special education services and 70.4 percent for spe­ cial education transportation." These funds are available because the Michigan Supreme Court found the state was not fully reimbursing schools for the special education services mandated by state law. Kent ISD was simply adjusting the program delivery model to obtain the funds under the system defined by the MDE. Several intermediate districts and local school districts have arranged their services to students to receive the maximum reim­ bursement allowed by law. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER examined In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Approved a request from the American Cancer Society to be allowed to use Tyden Park for its annual Relay for Life event. This event has been held at Tyden Park for the last few years. Mansfield had prepared a draft ordinance staying the sections of the local ordinance regulating the allowable hours of operation for the park, the erection of temporary shel­ ters in the park, fires outside of the fire pits provided to allow the luminaries, sleeping in the park, and the posting of signage in the park. The ordinance also requires that the American Cancer Society seek the permission of the City Council to allow them to raise Dr. Jerry Morton (left) is awarded the "Distinguished Member* award by Barry County Historical Society Treasurer Harland Nye. Boy Scout Anthony Makley of Hastings was observing the Hastings City Council’s Dec. 13. meeting as part meeting his communications badge requirements. appliance parts. • Accepted Henn Bottcher’s resignation from the Local Development Finance Authority Board and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board. Mayor Robert May will seek candidates to fill the vacancies. • Heard that Millennium Digital Medium •Welcomed local Boy Scout Anthony Makley Troop, who was observing the meet­ ing as part of requirements for his communi­ cations badge. • Heard, during the open public forum, that a foreign exchange student from the Republic of Georgia, was observing the meeting as part of her exchange program. To subscribe, call us at 269-945-9554 �Papa 6 - Thnoty. Dacamiwr i 16. 2004 - The Hastings Benner Janet O. (Klinger) Granger I BATTLE CREEK - Janet O (Klinger) Granger, age 67, of Battle Creek, died Friday. December 10. 2004 at her home, in the lov­ ing care of her family. Janet was bom January 30.1937 in Cressy. the daughter of John and Guinivere (Pterson) Klinger. She is survived by her husband. Otis Granger, four children. Robert and Robin .’rohlich of Cedar Creek. Kathleen and 1’onald Thornton of Hastings. Theresa and Russell Surface of Hastings and James and Tlerssa Frohlich of Battle Creek: three stepchi’dren. Rose Rushing of Montgomery. AL. Sue and Steve Bracewell of Atlanta. GA. and Rober Granger of Charlotte. NC; 14 grand­ children and 10 great-grandchildren A memorial service will be held 2 p.m.. Sunday. December 19th at the First Assembly of God Church. 800 S. 24th Street. Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be directed to the ALS Association West Michigan Chapter. 731 Front Street. NW. Grand Rapids. Ml Lawrence C. Peterson SHELBYVILLE Lawrence C Peterson, age 61. of Shelbyville, wetll to be with his Lord, Thursday. December 9. 2004. His son. Timothy Edwards preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 43 years. Carolyn; his children. Mary Beth Brower. Lawrence "Chris" (Kathy) Petersen. Laura (Dean) Tucker: ten grandchildren; a brother. Russell (Jo) Petersen: cousin. Dorothy Cowen, and many other relatives and fnends Funeral services were held Monday. December 13. 2004 at the RonanVanderpool-Stcgenga Funeral Chapel. 3131 S. Division Ave., with Pastor Dean Wheeler officiating. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or to the American Cancer Association for Lung Cancer Research. 49504. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 260! Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paiior. Slexe Olmuead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 im.; Sunday School II fl un.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pun.; Bible Study A p.m. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church pbece 269­ 945-4995 Church Website www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. WedJThurs. 9am to I pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun. 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues., Thun, from 9­ 1 1:30m. l2fl0-2:30pm; Wed 6­ 8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6pm): Wed. 6-8pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6. 7 A 8); Wed. 7pm - HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Prayer Mtg. - (Child care provided). 1674 West State Road. Hastinp. Mich. W. Clayton Garina. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.nt: classes for all ages Morning Worship lOflO a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:0G p.m. Wednesday activities 7fl0 p m. are: SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Prayer Tate Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Faiher Al Rowell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Manes 8:» ajn. and 11 flO a-m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m ; Sunday School. 9.30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Mraftrr CWr* of the World Wide Anglican Comnmion.~ 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe UI. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a_m. and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 im. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6fl0 pm. Evening Prayer service. AH services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Hol V Djv service limes cal 1 (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at hap://www.churdM«kf«dtfcbnreh/a ndrewmao/ or emaH a M nrevtestwKkbtyahooxom. 4 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministnes; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 am Sundaj School for all agw; 10 45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Ttmm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Sendees: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour. IlflO ajn. Morning Worship Service; 6fl0 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Worship IIflO am.; Evening Service at 6fl0 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7fl0 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 am.-ll am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowlmg Ihone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings” starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4<h Thursdays at 7 pm. Christ's Quillen. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapeIume.org. WOODGROVF. BRETHREN 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-fiUed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Prine A Wmhq* 10.30 am. 600 pm: Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald Aa oasts of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For mformatioa call I-6I6-73I-SI94 or 1-517452-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfafalrr David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian 2:4) HOW M AY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class lOflO am; Worship 11 flO am.. 6fl0 pm Wiimiij Bible Class 7fl0 pm. Claaes for afl ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton, Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for ail ages at 9:45 a.m Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening*. chrlstian parish GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service Kk30 a_m. M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor Janies McKelvey (269) 623-8857 Sunday Service 10.30 a.m.-noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Dehon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate \Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E .Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor. Phone 795-9030. S—day Mm 338 pm. First Friday Holy Hour 5 pm Caafaariana: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 3G minutes before Mau. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia, P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMuner. Sunday Worship 9:15 am • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH NashviUr Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose CathoLc Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 am. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of Stale Rd. and Bolt wood St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling 6 Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Suredays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 a.m. Kids for Christ. 11 am. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr.olds, A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages lOflO am. Adult elec­ tives September through November arc Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dai. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 am SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yn. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Fnends (Wed M.dweek will break for Christmas and New Yean and be back on Jan l2ih).Th«raday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-11 flO am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. nutor. Thursday. Dec. 16 6fl0 pm. Holly Trolley; 7fl0 p.m. Choir. 7fl0 p.m. Adventurers. Saturday. Dec. 18- 2.fl0 p.m. The Way; 5:00 pm Holy Communion; 8fl0 pm Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. Dec. 19 - 8:45 Sunday School; 10 (M) Holy Communion. 12:30 p.m. Little Angels, Flying Doves. God’s Children; 6fl0 p.m. High School Yjutn Group. Tuesday. Dec. 21 - IflO p.m. ______ Selma J. Brownell Eleanor P. Burdick Raymond C. "Pete" Dull BATTLE CREEK - Eleanor P. Burdick, of Battle Creek, passed away December 10. 2004. Mrs. Burdick was born on April 12, 1914 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Grace (Simpson) Greer. She graduated from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1932 where she received a varsity letter in basketball. She loved flowers, gardening, music and could play the piano by ear. Eleanor was faithful supporter of the March of Dimes. She is survived by a son. John Burdick of Delton, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Burdick in 1983, a son, David Burdick in 1968 and a brother. Merton Greer. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. December 14, 2004 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Interment took place al East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to March of Dimes will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Raymond C “Pete" Dull, age 75, of Hastings died Thursday. December 9. 2004 at his residence. He was born September 22. 1929 in Nashville, the son of John and Gladys (Litde) Dull On May 28. 1954, Pete married his true love. Margie Teske. They were able to cele­ brate their 50 yean together at a surprise get HASTINGS - Selma J. Brownell, age 75, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord Sunday. December 12. 2004 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Brownell was bom on May 2.1929 in Hope Township. Barry County, the daughter of Sjur “Sam" and Margaret (Grund) Moc. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Barry County rural schools, gradu­ ating in 1947 from Hastings High School. She was married to Stewart J. "Jack" Brownell on June 24. 1948. She was a member of Hastings Bible Misstc***:;' Church and church treasurer for over 20 years. Mrs. Brownell is survived by her husband, Stewart “Jack" Brownell; daughter. Kathy Purdun of Hastings; son. Michael Brownell and companion Joan Logan of Hastings; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sis­ ters, Ruth (Wavne) Landon of Freeport. Janice Conklin of Middleville; and Joan (Albert) Totten of Oklahoma; brother, John (Shirley) Moe of Vicksburg; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; son. Phitlip Brownell on October 31, 1974; infant twin sisters, Eva and Neva Moe; sis­ ters. Agnes Moe, Marian Higgins, Joyce Murray; and brother, Jack Moe. Services were held Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Hastings Bible Missionary Church with Rev. Joseph Oswalt officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Bible Missionary Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrcn-funeralhome.com). James H. Zuidenma GRAND RAPIDS - James H. Zuidersma. age 79. of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday. December 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife. Josephine; two brothers, John and Florence Zuidersma. Robert and Lila Zuidersma; brother-in-liw. Leo Sobeski and a sister-in-la^, Dorothy Sobeski; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, in the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Interment Pine Hill C’emetery. m«y to Arrangement^ WAi made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel. |R. Lee Patterson| MIDDLEVILLE - R. Lee Patterson, age 81, of Middleville, formerly of Cascade went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Kyle, parents Minor and Beulah Patterson and two infant brothers, brother-in-law Leonard Scholk. He is survived by his wife of 48 years. Hazel “Lucy" (Sarver); daughter, Roxanne “Rockie" Patterson of Wayland; son. Randall (Anne) Patterson; granddaughters, Lauren and Bethany Patterson all of Byron Center, sister, Zetha Schalk of Alto, brothers and sis­ ters-in-law, Ruth Sarver. Russell and Alberta Sarver. Dan and Beverly Sarver. Elizabeth Booth. Ben and Kay Sarver, many nieces and nephews; and his faithful little dog, Cody. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at the Cascade Christian Chapel on Orange St., in Cascade. Dr. Michael Spitters officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kyle Patterson Camp Scholarship Fund at Cascade Christian Church, 2829 Thomapple River Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Arrangements were made by O’Brien- Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home. More obituaries on page 15 Helen L (Blossom) Badder NASHVILLE - Mrs. Helen L. (Blossom) Badder. age 69, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004 at Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. Helen was bom in Hastings, on July 31. 1935. She was the daughter of the late John and Velma (Strimback) Bryans. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended schools there graduating from Woodland High School Helen married Paul Richard Blossom in 1953. Their marriage ended in divorce. In 1975 she married Mr. Melvin Badder. The couple was married until Melvin’s death. She was employed as a Line Assembler at Hastings Manufacturing & Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville for several years, retiring at the age of 62. She was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Hastings Moose Lodge. Helen enjoyed crocheting, bowling, playing pool, and going to play bingo. She is survived by her daughters. Judy (Chris) Cathcart, Kathy (Larry) Shepperly; sons. John (Annette) Blossom, Ronald (Angie) Biossom, and Donald (Cheryl) Blossom. She is also survived by her sisters. Joanne (Ernie) Rice. Arlene (Mike) Norton. Janet (Richard) Abby; brothers, Arnold Bryans, Ronald (Sandy) Bryans; 14 grand­ children, and seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands, Paul Blossom and Richard Badder; and two siblings, a sister and a brother Public visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1 -3pm at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A private burial will take place at Fuller Cemetery immediately following visiu^on at the Fuller Cemetery in Woodland Funeral Arrangements have beet) entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Overeaten Anonymou. 7 00 p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Dec. 22 - lOflO am Ward watchers. FIRST PRESSYTERlAh CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9fl0 am. Traditional Worship; 11:20 a.m. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 9fl0 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care ts provided for both services. Dec. 16 - 838 Womm's Bible Stady. Dec. 18 - 53S Adwat Service. Dec. 22 - 6:15 Men’s Bible Stody. discharged in 1952 and returned home Io work at the Oldsmobile plant in October 1952. Pete joined Felpausch Food Cenaen in 1954. serving first as produce manager in Hastings and later assistant store manager at Felpausch in Albion. After leaving Felpausch he worked al the EW Bliss Co. as an assembler from 1959 Io 1983. During this time he also farmed, (fill­ ing. planting, hauling many loads of hay. and raising livestock). Pete became a licensed Realtor and sold real estate for Lewis Realky part time and then full time after he left EW Bliss Co. Pete was very active in the coownunay he was involved in the Band Boosters, 4-H, as a Boy Scout Leader, committees with Thomapple VHley Credit Union. NMbviDe Masonic Lodge. Vermontville American Legion, Hastings Moose Lodge, Middleville VFW. Barry-Eaton real estate board, he alto served as chairman of the Baltimore Township Board of review and on the town­ ship zoning board of appeals. Pete enjoyed fishing, cutting wood, walk­ ing and helping others. Pete was perhaps known as the leader of hillbilly band. "Felt Dull and the Old Toners " One of his proud­ est accomplishments is that he and the band had performed often at convalescent bones. He also donated Hood to the Red Croat. He was preceded in death by a ton, tbny Dull; his parents. John and Gladys Dull; brother. John Jr. Dull; sister. Marjorie (Dull) Hill. Pete is survived by his wife of 50 yean, Margie Dull of Hastings; son, James (Kelly) Dull of Hastings; daughters. Karen Dull of Hastings. Julie (Dave) Phillips of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters. Marine Phillips at Hne Lake. Doris (Lloyd) Peck of Hastings; sister-in-law, Montiel Dull of Nashville; daughter-in-law. Sylvia (Tony) Kidder of Hastings; several nieces and nephews and Thmmy Dell. Funeral services were held Saturday. December 11. 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Willard H. Curtii officiating. Burial was al Dowling Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home tn Hastings. |Noel Louis Gelfund| SOUTH LYON - Noel Louis Gelftmd. age 19. of South Lyon, passed away December 5. 2004. He was bom on December 17. 1984. in Rochester to Larry C. and Diane N. (Neitaert) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-19GI Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9fl0 a.m.-Noofi and 1:00-3:00 pm. Friday 9fl0 a. m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. IlflO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. together hosted by their children in May at this year. Pete graduated from Nashville High School in 1947 and served in the Korean war as a rifleman in the 45th division. He waa Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Conununities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 Gelfund He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of South Lyon, International Thespians Society, and the Boy Scouts of America where he had achieved the Rank of Life. He enjoyed bowling, playing video games, tubing and spending time with his friends. Noel is survived by his loving parents Larry and Diane Gelfund; his brother. Garrett and sister McKenzie Gelfund, all of South Lyon; grandmother. Ruth Neioert; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friend Megan Abel. A funeral service was held on Thursday. December 9 at at the Fust United Methodist Church of South Lyon. 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon. Memorial contributions may be made to The Sturge-Weber Foundation. P.O. Boa 418. Mount Freedom. NJ. 07970. Arrangements were made Funeral Home. South Lyon. , by Phillips �The Hattnga Banner - Thursday. Oacandar 16. 2004 - Page 7 | Richard Duane Kenyon Betty Jane Ecclet-Smlih HASTINGS - Betty Jane Eccles-Smith, Mary Lois (Wilbanks) Ferguson, age 80. passed away December 12. 2004 at the Eaton Community Hospice House. She was born June 4,1924 in Dresden. TN, the daughter of John B. and Bessie (Garner) Wilbanks. Mary was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Ralph N. Ferguson and brother. John W. Wilbanks. Mary is survived by three sons. Gerald R. Ferguson (Paula). William K. Ferguson (Debra) and Robert R. Ferguson (Judy); one granddaughter. Susan F. Kapp; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Relma L. Adams (Paul) and sister-in­ law. Virginia Wilbanks; one niece and three nephews. Mary loved sewing, quilting and crochet­ ing. She was a very giving person. She was a lifetime member of the Nashville Ladies age 85. of Hastings, passed away Friday morning, December 10. 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings. The daughter of Harry and Ethel (McFadden) French, she was bom on March 15. 1919 in Muskegon. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she had also worked for 23 years as a super­ visor at Woolworth's in Lansing. She w.is preceded in death by her parents, and two husbands. Norman Eccles, ano Howard Smith. Surviving are three daughters, Dianna and David Dean of Hastings. Vickie and Jim Quimby of Lansing, and Elizabeth Gardner of Lansing; eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Interment will be in Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the. Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin St.. Greenville, www.brown-teman-christiansen.com. Dorothy I. Gee HASTINGS - Dorothy I. Gee. 93. of Hastings, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family Saturday. Dec. 11. 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Gee was bom on July 10. 1911 in Missouri, the daughter of Alie and Adelia (Wofford) Pace. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended Lansing schools, graduating from Lansing Eastern High School and as valedic­ Auxiliary and Immanuel Baptist Church, Lansing. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 South Cochran, Cliariottc, Ml 48813 in memory of Mary L. Ferguson. The family would like to thank the Hayes Green Beach Visiting Nurses and the Eaton Community Hospice for all of their kindness and support in our lime of need. Visitation and funeral service were at the Deepdale Memorial Gardens Chapel, on Wednesday. December 15. 2004. Arrangements are by Deepdale Memorial Gardens Chapel. I Roe Hoare| OTSEGO - Rae Hoare, of Otsego, former­ ly of Prairieville Twp., passed away Saturday. December 11, 2004. Rae was bom July 9, 1916 in Boonville. Ind., the daughter of Omar and Marie (Griffith) Shafer. At age six she was adopted by the Beatty family. Her early years were spent in Florida and Long Lake in Kalamazoo. She graduated from State High School in torian of her class. She was married to Carl W. Gee on October 22, 1945. Mrs. Gee served in the U.S. Navy Waves during Word War II. She moved to Hastings in 1976 from Lansing. She was employed 15 years with the Michigan State Police in Lansing, retiring in 1976. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church, former long time member South Baptist Church in Lansing, her family and faith in the Lord was always at the center of her life. She and her husband were avid walkers. During these past few years, she was con­ stantly and lovingly in the care of her devot­ ed husband and all her family. She and her husband wintered in Englewood. Florida for 1933. . On April 15, 1945 she married Edward Hoare, and together they celebrated 51 years together, with his death in June 26. 1996. Rae entered the political arena in 1958, serving 17 years as Barry County Commissioner. From 1971 until 1994 she held many political offices on the county and slate levels. Rae loved boating, hunting, fishing and many years. Mrs. Gee is survived by her devoted hus­ band of 59 years. Carl; sons. Bruce (Ruth) Gee of Hastings and Winston (Jeanette) Gee camping. Rae is survived by nieces and nephews. Bruce Kitchen Jr., Rosalie Smith. Gaylord Kitchen. Denyse Ames-Fritz, Dayna Scheerenberg. David Grant, and Robert Kitchen and special friends Eleanor Houvener. Judy and John Decker. John Coe oMfavelfcfP' grandchildren and nine great (p>ra®dchiidrm nod two on the way. decoding her in death were one brother and three sisters. Servicts were held Tuesday. Dec. 14. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel L. Currie of Hastings First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Casket bearers were Bruce Gee. Winston Gee. Kent Gee. Adam Gee. Mitchell Gee. Andrew Gee. Honorary casket bearers: Brad Gee and Norm kender. Memorial contributions may be to Hastings Fust Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by www.wren- and Cheri Arnold. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents. a sister Rosalie Kitchen, and a brother Bruce Kitchen Sr. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, December 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WiUikms-Gores Funeral Home, Delton where funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 19. 2004. 2 p.m. Pastor Michael Nickless officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams- funeral-home.com). Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Morgan Rylee Kruege | MIDDLEVILLE - Morgan Rylee Krueger, of Middleville, after 3 years of touching our hearts and souls, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday. December 7, 2004. Morgan was truly a gift from God, our very special angel. She will be missed every day of the rest of our lives. We found peace in knowing that her limi­ tations are no longer there. We find peace knowing that she is finally free. Wc find peace knowing that one day we will be together again. Morgan was preceded in death by her infant cousin Isabel Grace Kilmer; great grandparents Charles and Pearl Zichterman, Donald Williamson. Louise Miller, and Frances Driver. She will be dearly missed by her parents Dale and Carrie Krueger; big brother Dale IV; little sister Madison; grandparents. Darrell and Joan Williamson of Middleville. Don and Fran Krueger of Caledonia; great grandparents. Dal* and Nina Krueger of Florida and Serilda Gainey of Iowa; uncles and aunts Jeremy Kroger. Theresa (Brent) Kilmer. Beth (Jessie) Strzyzewski. Carli Krueger, Brenda (Tony) Jackson, and David Williamson: cousins. Clayton. Isaac, Tyler, Darrick and Andrea, special great aunts and uncles, Harold and Betty Hubbard and Rick and Maureen Krueger; and many other rela­ tives and friends. A service celebrating Morgan’s life was held Saturday at the Cook Memorial Chapel - east building (4235 Prairie St. SW) with Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Committal serv­ ices were held Saturday at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Meningitis Foundation. Those unable to attend the service are encouraged to sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com. George William Harrington LAKE ODESSA - George William Harrington, age 92, of Lake Odessa, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday evening, December 11.2004 at his home. George was bom in Lake Odessa on October 30. 1912 to Jacob and Nancy (Shelton) Harrington, and lived there his entire life. George had been the night watchman in Lake Odessa for 30 years, and took great pride in his job. During World War II he worked in Lansing and Nash Kelvinator making airplane pro­ pellers, and then following the end of the war returned to his previous job as the L«ke Odessa night watchman. He was married on October 6. 1937 to his loving wife, Dora Lumbert, of Mt. Pleasant. They spent 67 lovely years together. George was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed working, cutting wood, and always kept busy. George was a member to the Faith Bible Church which meant to much to him, and had attended the church since its beginning. George is survived by his wife, Dora; chil­ dren. Ken Harrington of Freeport. Norma Harper of Morley, and Linda Needham of Spring Lake; nine grandchildren; 21 great gnndchildren; six great great grandchildren; brother, Fred Harrington of Thomapple Manor, and sister. Edith Foote of Tendercare. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Nellie Lumbert of Lake Odessa. The funeral service was held . on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the Faith Bible Church, (7455 N. Woodland Road). Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Faith Bible Church or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | COMANCHE. OK - Funeral service for Richard Duane Kenyon, age 67, of Comanche. OK will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. December 15, 2004 at Ray of Hope Church. Comancr^. Oklahoma with Rev. Mike McCord, pastor and Rev. Dow Pannell, asso­ ciate pastor, officiating. Mr Kenyon passed away on Monday. December 13. 2004 at Duncan Regional Hospital, after a long and difficult struggle with cancer. Service is under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Richard Duane Kenyon was born July 24. 1937, on a farm near Nashville, to Ronald jukI Elsie Kinne Kenyon. He grew up and attended school in Nashville. As a youth, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his friends. After finishing school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for 20 years. During his Army career, he served during the Cold War on the West German border. He also served four years in Vietnam and later retired after 20 years of service to his country. During his Army career he received the Good Conduct Medal 5th Award, Air Medal 4th Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal. Viet Nam Service Medal. Meritorious Unit Citation. Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, 7 Overseas Service Bars, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Civil Action Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Cross w/Palm. and Motor Vehicle Driver Badge. The next 20 years was spent in Texas and Oklahoma working various jobs including Halliburton in Duncan. OK. He married Anna Son Williams on March 22, 1997, in Comanche, OK. She died on June 14, 2004. The last few years, he spent puttering around his home, spoiling his granddaugh­ ters. and sometimes catching that “Big Catfish." He had a warm spot in his heait for animals, especially kittys and his grand­ daughters. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by Jack Kenyon of New Carlisle. IN. Melody and Ronnie Herrington, of Hastings, Skyler and Rebekah Herrington, of Hastings, Dale and Zach Kenyon of Lawton, Chris Kenyon of Lawton, Jackie Williams of Duncan and Randy Williams of Comanche. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ronald and Elsie, of Nashville, and his wife. Gladys was bom in Overiesel on December 15th. 1904 to parents Elwm and Arma Butler. She graduated from Hickory Comers High School in 1921. She went on to earn her teach­ ing diploma and taught at the one room school house in Hickory Comers. She later married Elias Willison and settled on a nearby farm on Sheffield Road. Her hobbies included porcelain painting, gar­ dening and crochet. She is remembered as the "best Huckleberry pie" maker around and always enjoyed baking and cooking for the farm hands. She has a son. granddaughter, five great­ grandchildren and five great-great grandchil­ dren. She resides at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Any one wishing to send Gladys a card can mail it to: c/o E Willison. 14864 Mann Road. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at 1305 W. Gore Blvd.. Suite A.. Lawton, OK 72501. JOI ■! Callie Ginbach and Andrew Courtright were united hi marriage June 4, 2004 in a traditional ceremony held at Thomapple Valley Church, officiated by the father at the groom. Parents of the couple are Tim and Stephanie Ginbach and Philip and Lona Courtright. Maid of honor was Samantha Snow, best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Courtney Ziny. sister of the bride. Amy Miller, friend of the bride, and Stephanie Bucher, sister of me groom. Junior bridesmaids were Katelyn and Kathleen Campbell, ncices of the bride. Best man was Michael Courtright, brother of the groom Groomsmen were Tom Goggins, friend of the groom. Matthew Courtright, broth­ er of the groom and Yon Bucher, brother in law of the groom Ring bearer was Zachary Ziny. BE LAKE ODESSA - c. age 73. of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday morning. December 9.2004 in LaBelle. Florida. Bobbie was bom February 9, 1931 in Owosso, to Robert and Gladys (Luce) Lapworth. She and her family moved to Lake Odessa in her sophomore year, where she graduated from high school in 1948. She also attended Western Michigan University. Bobbie married Theron King on May 14. 1949. While raising five children, she made time to help found EBI Breakthrough, a sheltered workshop for mentally and physically dis­ abled people. She also loved reading, and made initial attempts to organize a public library in her community. Bobbie was employed for many years by the local newspaper. The Lake Odessa Wave, and later enjoyed 17 years of working with the U.S. Census Bureau. She and me family were members of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, where Bobbie enjoyed being active with the Aleutians and the United Methodist Women. Bobbie and Theron found pleasure togeth­ er in their retirement yean in Lake Odessa in the summers and LaBelle in the winters, with various vacations abroad. Bobbie was preceded in death by her par­ ents, and is survived by her husband. Theron King; children. Steve (Connie) King of Severn. Maryland, Fred (Pat) King of East Grand Rapids, Karen King of Grand Rapids. Diane (Dale) Bates of East Grand Rapids, and Jim (Laurie) King of Big Rapids; sisters. Phyllis (Max) Decker of Lake Odessa, and LaBelle. FL.. Jane (Lowell) Thomas of Wixom Lake, '.nd Ft. Myers. Florida. Bobbie was also a loving grandmother to II grandchildren. The family entrusted care to the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, where the funeral service was held on Wednesday. A luncheon followed at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bobbie's memory to the Central United Methodist Church, or the American Heart Association. Lama Faulkner will be 100 yean old on Dec. 23. An open bouse will be held Sunday. Dec. 19 from 12 tin 3 pm. al Hastings First United Methodist Church. nephew of the bride. The couple honeymooned in Mackinaw Island and later in Las Vegas. They now reside in thier home in Hastings. Mich, on May 1st. The bride is the daughter of Glen and Kathy Suup of Lake Odessa, and Dorothy and Bill Gill of Rockford. The groom is the son of Brace and Bonnie Rietman of Zeeland Matron of honor was Amanda Nawrot Bridesmaids were Amanda Slaup. Tracy Longcore, Crystal Carter and Tammy Middleton. Best man was Jared Passehier. Groomsmen were Matthew Staup. Dennis Rietman. Timothy Rietman and Matthew Slob. Ushers was William C. Gill. Pastor was Nathaniel Johnson (Vergennes United Methodist Church). The reception was held at Englis Hills Terrace. The couple now resides in Meadow Springs. Holland. Mich. Marriage Jjpensesl TWIN GIRLS, Trevor and Harvest Bosworth of Mulliken announce the birth of their twin daughters. Ruby Ellen. 4 lbs. 15 ozs. and Rhyan Page 5 lb 1 oz on Oct. 28 at Sparrow Health System in Lansing. Grandparents are Michael and Peggy Whitson of Charlotte and Darrel and Barbara Bosworth of Mulliken. Great grandparents are Doo and Elaine Page of Olivet and Wilma Townsend of Lake Odessa and Eulalie Bosworth of Mulliken. Ruby and Rhyan joins sister. Haven. TWIN GIRLS, Sierra Rose Ritchie and Savana Grace Ritchie, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22. 2004 to Lori and David Ritchie of Shelbyville. Sierra Rose was bom al 7:30p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long. Savanna Grace was bom at 7:49 p.m and weighed 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 3/4 inches long. Thomas John Klynsma. Middleville and Jeanne Lynn Romanik. Middleville. Zachary David Greene. Peoria, AZ and Keri Lynn Kevem. Delton. James Carl Enz. Woodland and Theresa Mae Sivits. Woodland. Paul Anthony Juneau. Hastings and Kathleen Elaine Lord. Hastings. Martin Chad Hamilton. Adrian and Jozlynn Lee Coe. Battle Creek. Charles Ray Perrico- .'. Dowling and Audrey Rose Schwartz, I owling. GIRL, Cailin Belize, bom at Butterworth on Dec. 6. 2004 to Rob and Erin Redman. Weighing 7 lbs. 19.5 inches iong. BOY, Ethan James Maiville would like to announce the arrival of his little brother. Logan Douglas Maiville. bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Nov. 15. at 8:12 am. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long Proud parents are James and Kasia Maiville of Hastings. Grandparents are Doug and Karen Maiville of Hastings and Don and Glenda Willett of Middleville. �Page 8 - Thursday, December 16, 2004 - The Hastings Banner 'Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitchM and Marcy Sugar The local VFW Post will hold both post and auxiliary business meetings tonight at 7.30. Matchmakers meddle On Saturday. Dec. ! 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.. the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will hold a ham and escalloped potato dinner, with other good foods for a free-will offering. Santa and Mr;. Claus will be there. Also, the Sebewa Center UMC will hold a candlelight service on Friday. Dec. 24. at 7 p.m.. First Congregational Church will hold a candle­ light Christmas Eve service at Central United Methodist Church will hold its traditional Christmas Eve sen ice at 7 p.m. Friday. The Chancel Choir will sing. The Lake Odessa Community Library staff would be glad for cardboard tubes for a future craft project. When you finish a roll of gift wrap this week, please save the empty tube. The library held open house all last week, serving cookies and hot chocolate to visitors. Alicia and Katie Scheller pack the famiiy car with food and gifts from Lakewood Community Services. cle of the United Methodist Women of Central UMC hosted other circles and hus­ bands at their annual breakfast at Richie's Coffee Shop. Ten men took advantage of the invitation and joined the 23 ladies. Those present signed Christmas cards for shut-ins. Seldom does the village have to make the rounds in December to pick up brush, but such was the case last week following the heavy, wet snowfall of Nov. 30. which brought down branches all over town. Lawns were littered with twigs and branches. Sidewalks actually needed sweeping with the small stuff. The snowfall of two weeks ago Clarksville volunteers (from left) Paul Deceff. Arlen Brooks, vance fennel! and Richard Heaven get their lists in order for deliveries to their community. An obituary for Manuel Leos II of Grand Ledge appeared in the Lansing newspaper last week. Mr. Leos. 81. was a retiree, of Genera] Motors. He is survived by his several chil-. dren. including Manuel Leos III of Woodland. Gloria Beiser of Hastings. Funeral mass was Dec. 7 at Grand Ledge. Colleges are announcing their summer graduates. Janice Schuurmans, daughter of Cathleen Bovia of Lake Odessa, earned a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy. Drew Marks earned his master of arts in career and technical education. Kurt Murray now has his master of arts degree in educational leadership. He is husband of Mary, son-in-law of Tom and nancy (Lea):) Dowker. The above all are from Western Michigan University. From Big Rapids. Ferris State University, comes word of the associ­ ate's degree in radiography for Sara Fedewa and pharmacy degree for Robert Kruisenga. son of Robert and Virginia (keed) Kruisenga. caused Lakewood schools to be closed on Dec. I for lack of electricity in the area served by Tri-County Electric. The local historical society met Thursday. Dec. 9. The report is that Christmas Round the Town did very well. More Christmas balls were purchased by visitors to add to the three trees used to display all those from the previ­ ous two years. This project was initiated as a fund-raiser toward the freight house, along with the paving bricks. For this meeting. Jim and Culver Redd and another Clarksville man load the family van. On Thursday of last week the morning cir- YOU'RE INVITED to take part in the Holiday Hospital Challenge BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, December 22 Jackie Gilliland had arranged a program with a Christmas theme, with poems and other readings from Ideals magazine. Then those present were asked to relate some family traditions in connection with Christmas, followed by the members telling about a traditional Christmas food. Would you believe the genteel lady from Clarksville, who with her sister hunted to find the hidden gift, played with it until they saw their parents returning home and then acted very surprised Dear Annie: I'm gay and have been in a loving relationship for over 20 years. My partner and I are only in our early 40s. but 1 know 1 have my soul mate and wish for no other. We are quiet, reserved types with no obvious traditional signs of attachment (we traded necklaces, not rings, as our tokens). For most of our relationship, we have dreaded the inevitable questions: "Are you married? Do you have a girlfriend?" and so forth. We usually respond "no* and leave it at that. We don't wish to elaborate. Frequently, though, this doesn't stop the matchmakers who are keen to introduce us to their single, female friends. We have found that however we answer, the matchmaker always reacts negatively. Our relationship is not a secret, but it is pri­ vate. We generally do not volunteer that we are a couple except in appropriate environ­ ments. because we cant be sure if our new (presumably straight) acquaintances will react positively. We simply don't find it nec­ essary to let people know we're anything other than roommates, and many acquain­ tances are very surprised when they learn the truth. What can we say to these matchmakers who seem well-meaning, but are ultimately insensitive and prying? - Won't Give the Game Away Dear Gamer Your signature indicates that you are not entirely comfortable being out of the closet, but that's your call. Most people would suspect that a man in his 40s who's been roommates with "Joe" for 20 years may be gay. For the clueless-yet-persistent match­ makers, simply say. "Thanks, buH'm already spoken for." Then excuse yourself and walk away. Bipolar'My'? Helping WORMs Dear Annie: You printed a letter about an 8year-old who was sexually harassed in school. I have an 8-year-old daughter who has sexually harassed others at her school. She is not a bully nor was she abused. She has a neu­ rological condition called Early Onset Dear Annie: I read with interest the dilem­ ma of "Grosse Pointe," who asked if there was a support group for the wives of retired Bipolar Disorder. Most people think bipolar means up-anddown moods. While this is true, the illness is neurologically based and. especially in chil­ dren. can have many different symptoms, including inappropriate sexual behavior. My daughter has taken medication since she was 4. It helps considerably, but she has occasional periods of instability. When she sexually harassed a classmate, we were told by the school officials not to contact the par­ ents of the ocher child - to just let it go. For more information, please check out the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (www.bpkids.org), for parents of children who are bipolar, at 1000 Skokie Blvd.. Suite 425. Wilmette, IL 60091. - Bipolar Mom Dear Mom: We hope your daughter's school has educated the other parents to be understanding about your situation. Thank you for providing our readers with this useful See LAKE ODESSA, page 16 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings information. You surely have helped someone today. Class is ice breaker Dear Annie: I'm a 22-year-old college stu­ dent. and 1 really enjoy your column and hope you can help me. I haven't dated in a while. I was going to wait until I finished school and started a career. Well, in my biology class. I saw a girl who struck my eye. Annie. I really Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pennock Hospital Conference Center December 20-23 we will be open our regular hours from 6:30am-8:30pm want to get to know her. but I’m shy. I feel nervous about approaching her for the first Plus The Teen Center will be open from !2:00-8:00pm daily time. Can you give me some advice on what to say besides hello? - Shy Guy in Southern AND. there will be additional Open Swims from 12:00-3:00 daily! This time of year, blood donors are needed more than ever! Help Pennock and Michigan Community Blood Centers meet the challenge of keeping our community blood supply strong this holiday season: Please give blood at this community drive. It's About Life. an Michigan Community Blood Centers miblood.org * Member America's Blood Centers Wg will be closed ‘December 2426. and ©ecember 31January 2. so our employees can enjoy the holidays with their families.J; Cal Dear Shy Guy: You share a class, and that’s the best ice­ breaker. Ask her if she finds biology as difficult/easy/timeconsuming as you do. Maybe she needs a study partner. Ask her what other classes she's taking, how her finals went, what she's taking next semes­ ter. The next time you see her, you'll be friends. He's not a December 27-30 we will be open our regular hours from 6:30am-8 30pm Except The Teen Center will be Closed this week There will be extra daily open swims from 12:00-3:00 daily! Happy ttobdaya CCRC Staff 269-948-4414 son. a college student. I was impressed by his warm heart toward his son and invited them to join me for lunch at a restaurant. Ever since. Scon and 1 have exchanged letters and little presents. This year. I visited his home and got to know his son and daughter. Scott has all the qualities that 1 expect from a gentleman, but there is a problem. His chil­ dren appear io be "forever* students and have no plans to graduate. I'm not even sure they have goals. Scott's love for his children is so deep that he doesn't mind their behavior. I am not comfortable with Scott s unlimited toler­ ance and generosity toward his children. I doubt they ever can be financially independ­ ent. I find it ironic that the same warm relation­ ship that impressed me so much at the begin­ ning is now an obstacle. Scott is in his late 50s and will soon retire. I am not young either, but as a never-married woman, my dream is to have a prince, not an old widow­ er. I don't want to lose him. but I am Confused in NYC Dear Confused: If you think of Scott as an "old widower," please do him a favor and cut him loose. Scott may be a great guy. but he comes with children. As their sole parent, he undoubtedly feels exceptionally protective and responsible for them. If you cannot understand and accept this aspect of his char­ acter. you will come to resent him. Searching for a "prince" is inevitably disappointing. You might consider some additional dating experi­ ences to make your dreams more realistic. prince Dear Annie: I am a single, successful professional woman in my 40s. I've never had a boyfriend because I’m always focusing on my work. Last year. I mcl "Scott" while returning from a business trip. He sal next to me on the plane. Scott was traveling with his husbands. Durihg the past several years, we have developed a loosely organized group of friends and relatives who refer to themselves as WORMs or Wives of Retired Men. We find potential members every time we go to the supermarket and see a woman being "organ­ ized" by her retired husband. One woman confided that she is glad he wants to be with her. but it drives her crazy that each morning he asks, "What are we going to do today?" We e-mail one another, and each of us tells our best retired story for the month. The one who wins gets to be president the next month. The group gives us a chance to vent, with­ out harming our partners or relationships, and we get a good laugh and know we are not alone. "Grosse Point* should find some friends in the same boat and have lunch once a month. --Another Annie in Idaho Dear Idaho: A good suggestion. Here are two more: Dear Annie: After my husband retired from upper management two years ago, be drove me bananas. My boss and I came up with an excellent idea: force him back to school. After he took a few classes at the local university, he was offered a graduate research assistant­ ship, and he now goes to college full time. It keeps his mind active, keeps him out of my way, and our marriage is better for it. At the age of 67. he is seeking his Ph D. - College Student s Wife Dear Annie: 1 can recommend a different group called the Red Hat Society. It is for women over 50 to have fun, get together and just be outrageous. - Jacksonville. Fla. Dear Jacksonville: We've heard of the Red Hat Society (they recently had a parade in Chicago). It has more than 400,000 members in every state, plus Canada. Europe and Australia. Those who are interested can write to The Red Hat Society Inc. (www.redhatsociety.com), 431 S. Acacia Ave.. Fullerton, CA 92831. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Am? Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox®comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by c*her Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945 9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 2004 - Page 9 Audubon, Humane Society, Charlton Park win huge gifts The Angell-Bauer Trust Fund Wednesday presented generous gifts of $80,000 each to the Barry County Humane Society. Charlton Park and the Audubon Society. The Humane Society received an $80,000 gift from Angell-Bauer Fund Trustee Mel "The Board of the Humane Society will Charles Bauer, president of the Angell Bauer Trust, Dawn Koning, president of the Barry County Humane Society and Melvin Goebel, attorney for the Angell Bauer trust. Audubon Board members (from left) Charles Bauer, Alberta Goebel, Melvin Goebel and Oscar Marx IV. decide what programs will be funded by this gift. We arc overwhelmed and very grateful to have this donation." said President Dawn Koning. Goebel said. "Max and Millie Bauer were both pet lovers and generally had one or two cals and a dog as members of their family. They also adopted their pets from the Barry County animal shelter and would pick an ani­ mal for adoption that would least likely be chosen by others as a way of saving that par­ ticular animal’s life. “I was verbally chastised by Max more than once for purchasing my Pomeranian pets rather than saving the life of an animal shelter refugee. They both believed vehemently in (TV game show host) Bob Barker's admoni lion to 'have your pet spayed or neutered' as a way of preventing the euthanizing of so many unwanted pets." Goebel also noted that the Bauers were longtime members of the Audubon Society. "Their advocacy of the organization was so great that membership therein was requested for trustees of the Angell Bauer Trust. Max's concern for feeding the birds at the Gertrude McPharlin Sanctuary caused him to have con­ structed a bird feeder that would hold 50 pounds of feed. During the winter months he would make several trips to Castleton Township io fill the feeder. He was still mak­ ing these laborious trips to feed *his birds.* when his age had reached the early 70s. When he was able to coax a friend or relative to accompany him on these journeys, an addi­ tional sack of ear com was taken to furnish food for the deer and other wild animals. "Both Max and Millie would have been horrified at the decision of the current legisla­ ture passing legislation and the governor sign­ ing a bill allowing the mourning dove to be changed from its songbird status and consid­ ered a game bird. A bird to be hunted for food or more accurately, in my opinion, to be stalked as target practice." The Bauers also both enjoyed themselves at the many programs and activities held at Charlton Park. A memorial marker at Chariton Park indicates Millie's involvement at the park through the Thomapple Garden Club. One of Max's favorite events at Chariton Park was the Civil War re-enactments. "Max and I attended three or four of these programs and though we watched and enjoyed the staged battles, his greater interest was in talking with the sutlers while they were selling their wares and chatting with the ChariesBauer, president of the Angell Bauer Trust, Ron Hoffman, co-chairpereon of Michigan Audubon Society sanctuary committee, Jeanette Henderson, program coor­ dinator for the Michigan Audubon Society, and Melvin Goebel, attorney tor the Angell Bauer trust. Charles Bauer, president of the Angel Bauer trust, Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil, Melvin Goebel, attorney for the Angel Bauer trust, and Dr. George Shannon, director of Charlton Park. soldier re-enactors by their tents or cooking a meal over a camp fire. Other programs the Bauers enjoyed were the Old-fashioned Fourth of July, the antique gasoline and steam engine shows and those with a “Folk Life" theme. “At Pennock, Professional Care ' is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere/count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Denise Neymeiyer. Having a Blue Christmas? You are invited to a Our son, Aspen, was bom 3 months premature and was behind developmentally. At 15 months he just sat, couldn't crawl, couldn't walk. After only 5 weeks of physical therapy at Pennock Rehabilitation Services, Aspen surpassed crawling and was walking on his own! Alexis, his physical therapist, was patient, very thorough, and answered all of our many questions. 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December 16, 2004 — The Hastings Banner by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The O-K Gold Conference season opener between Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings in Middleville Tuesday night was a battle between teams with defenses that are well ahead of their offenses in the early going this season. TK took a 54-39 win over the Saxons, to improve to 3-0 on the season. It was only 23­ 21 at the half. Much of the offense in the game came on put-back baskets and transition opportunities created by defense. TK’s press created its offense more opportunities. “In all honesty, their strength is our weak­ ness right now," said Saxon head coach Don Schils. “We’re learning.what it takes to han­ dle pressure in some of those situations, and Middleville’s been doing this system for years. They read eyes, they trap well, and they’re very athletic. “Even with that, we were in ibr basketball game until the end." Hastings’ inexperienced guards had a tough time with TK’s press, but TK had just as hard a time of getting any offense going against Hastings defense in the half-court set. “You'd think if you created as many Thomapple Kellogg senior Jon Yeazel rises towards the rim to score two of his team high ten points on a dunk in the first quarter Tuesday night against Hastings. (Plwto by Brett Bremer) turnovers as we did, you’d score more points," said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. “We didn’t handle their physical play particu­ larly well." Steven Bolo tied the game at 23 just second into the second half, on one of the few times the Saxons were able to work a play to get him the ball in good position in the post He still managed to finish with a game high 16 points in the loss. Hastings just couldn’t get anything going offensively in the third quarter. TK wasn’t Saxon senior Josh Maurer (20) is fouled by Trojan senior Brandon Wilson as he soars in for a lay-up midway through the third quarter Tuesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) having much luck on the other end. Offensive rebound put-bccks by Jon Yeazel and Isaac Thaler accounted for the Trojans' only bas­ kets in the first three minutes of the quarter. TK spread out its offensive scoring, with Yeazel and Jason Blain tying for the team lead with ten points each, and Trevor Manning and Thaler added nine points apiece. Six different Trojans scored in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Hastings struggled. A steal by Yeazel led to a breakaway basket by David Finkbeiner for TK with 2.07 to go in the third. It gave TK a 33-25 lead. It took a long three by the Saxons’ JJ Quick to keep the Saxons within ten of the Trojans at the end of the third. Blain opened the fourth quarter with a three-point bucket of his own, and the Saxons never were closer than 12 points to the Trojans the rest of the way. TK was sparked Hastings junior guard Brad Mead (12) sprints to keep up with TK’s David Finkbeiner as he brings the ball up court against the Saxon press late in the fourth quarter Tuesday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) by its bench, with Blain's big night and Ryan Weesic getting after it on D. “Weesie came off the bench and just flew all over the place." said Holzhueter. “and I think when be does that, everybody else fol­ lows his lead.” There won’t be many, if any. easy evenings in the Gold this winter for the Trojans and Saxons. “It’s our league," said Schils. “Friday night we have it again. That’s what I told them," said Schils. The Saxons travel to take on Wyoming Park Friday, who lost to Wayland on Tuesday. Wayland is at home to take on Thomapple Kellogg. Hastings is now 1-1 on the year. TK had two non-league contests under its belt heading into Tuesday night's game, including its 66-58 win at Hamilton last Friday. TK built a 13-point first half lead, and held on in the second to top the Hawkeyes. Yeazel and Manning paced the Trojans for the second time this season. Yeazel poured in 25 points, while Manning added 15 points and nine rebounds. Blain added eight points for TK. and Finkbeiner had seven points and five assists. Hamilton put forth a very balanced attack, with Matthew VandeGuchte scoring 15 points. Daniel Saenebouttarath 12, Todd Broekhuis 11, and Matthew DeJonge 10. Vikes rebound from CAAC loss by Brett Bremer SpondEditor The Lakewood.Vjktngs finally got the kind of start they wanted, and it earned them their second victory of the season. Lakewood outscored Eaton Rapids 20-8 in the first quarter, and went on to a 53-36 vic­ uJMulUH ■ Does this mean it really is a great day to be a Saxon? Over the past couple yean. I've seen Hastings have a lot of tough times on the ath­ letic fields and courts. In fact, fields and courts have been bad news. The mats are about the only place where there has been big time success. People ask me what my favorite sport to cover is, and I don't know what to tell them. I usually end up rattling off a list that starts with football, wrestling, and bas­ ketball. Those are definitely the big three sports around here. I don’t think that’s why those are my favorites. I think it is because everyone sees those as the big three, so they show up. And cheer. And get excited about it This doesn’t work out in the world of music, or politics, or food, but whet every­ one else is excited about in Barry County sports is what I’m excited about. That’s still my favorite thing, the fans caring, maybe even a little more than they should sometimes. Boys’ basketball is one of the things that really brings them out. and unlike football, everyone is packed into a nice little box. Thanks to some headto-head match-ups. I’ve seen four of the five Barry County boys’ basketball teams (sorry Lions, see-ya soon) and I’ve been greatly impressed so far. The stuff on the court has been all right It’s still early in the season, and that shows. The fans are in full force so far. I’ve given lots of praise to the kids from Lakewood. On Saturday, a Lakewood dad asked me about that I told him that sure, there are other good fans around the county, but I there really something special with the stu­ dent section at Lakewood whether it be for basketball, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, golf, whatever. The Vikings are still the best, they’ve even got their “Wacky Woodies" T-shirts this season. Great name by the way. I can see it starting at Hastings. There have only been two boys' basketball games so far, but the Saxons are doing a solid job. Hastings AD Steve Hoke still stands close by, to try and keep things from getting out of hand, which is key. I’m not saying the kids need to be policed, but for all those clad in Blue and Gold face-paint: there is a fine line. The Lakewood kids know where it is. At the end of their one-point loss to Haslett last Friday in the CAAC-3 opener there wasn't a bunch of yelling at the ref. there weren’t kids storming out of the gym. there was one final cheer. “Good game Haslett!” clap-clap-clapclapclap. Saxons, you’ll get there. Saxon student section, like most of the players on your boy’s b-bal* team, you are still young. But good start so far. I liked the way you handled yourselves in the win at Delton, and I think there were even more of you over at Middleville on Tuesday. One of the leaders of the Blue and Gold crew. Scon Allerding. wanted me to write about how they were f treed to move. Apparently the Saxon fans came in and started doing their thing in front of some Delton fans who were there to sit down and watch a nice basketball game. There was­ n’t a big fight, and the Saxons moved to the other side of the stands at the half and continued their thing. I didn’t want to write about how horrible it was that they had to move across the gym. The story there was that they moved peacefully and kept right on going. Good start to the season. I don't want to knock anyone. The DK kids were great in that game against Hastings too, they just didn’t have much to cheer about until the game was almost over and Nathan Farrell started throwing up cloud busters that rained down through the hoop. TK kids, the “Yes we can" chant after the Saxons threw the old stand-by “You can’t tory. “We played defensively much better as a team tonight." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “We executed defensively and rebounded well - to lead us to many transi­ tion points." It was a good “team" victory. Senior Corey Thelen led the Vikings again with 17 points, while Travis Willard and Kyle Rowland added ten apiece. Rowland led Lakewood with seven rebounds. Tyler Barnett added eight points for Lakewood, while Alex Erickson and Nic Wieland both scored four. Barnett also tied for the team high with three assists and led the team with three steals. The Vikings allowed the Greyhounds only eight points in the first quarter, seven in the second, and four in the third. Lakewood is now 2-1 on the season, and will host Fowlerville Friday night in a Capital Area Activities Conference contest, a shooter. You cap’t concentrate on his jukes. Lakewood is 0-1 .in the league go far. , h vejfOl Xo concentrate pn his chest." “Not good." • Many of lUroers points came in transition. That s what Thelen had to say about his last and he did an excellent job of finding the second jumper that glanced off the rim. leav­ open man when the Viking defense was ing Haslett with a 60-59 victory Friday night. forced to collapse on him in the lane. “It roiled," said Thelen. “It’s what I could “They played very aggressive on our out­ get with two seconds left It just didn’t go side people and we had trouble getting our tonight" offense going." said Farrell. Thelen led Lakewood with 18 points and Despite the troubles. Lakewood was still in six rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to make up the ball game. for his team's second slow start of the season. Haslett led 37-28 at the half, and never Haslett led Lakewood the entire way were able to push their lead to double digits. Friday night, in the Capital Area Activities “In the second half, we played much hard­ er and gave ourselves a chance to win." said Conference Division 3 opener for each of the two Viking squads, with the exception of a 2­ Farrell. Lakewood still trailed by seven points with 0 Lakewood lead to start the game and a brief five minutes left in the ball game. With 1:20 20-19 advantage midway through the second left to play. Lakewood's Tyler Beglin drilled a quarter. three-point shot to cut Haslett's lead to 58-55. “We made too many defensive mistakes in the first half," said Farrell. Speedy junior guard Nate Turner led Haslett with 25 points. “You've just got to play off him a little bit," said Lakewood senior guard Pat Morris, who was face-to-face with Turner at the top of the key for much of the night. “We knew be was more of a penetrater than The host Vikings forced a Haslett turnover with their press, then Moms scored on a a nice drive to cut his team's deficit to one. With just under a minute left Lakewood got the ball in a mad scramble, but then threw it back to Haslett Turner sunk a pair of free throws with 41.3 seconds left, then on the other end Beglin air-balled a three-point shot His air-ball landed in the hands of teammale Willard, who laid the ball up and in. Haslett’s Ray Conroy then missed the front end of a one-and-one with 12.1 seconds left, to give Lakewood its last shot at the victory. Willard had been the one to keep the Lakewood Vikings in the game in the first half. He scored 12 of his 14 in the first, and also had six rebounds on the night. Beglin fin­ ished with 11 points, while Rowland and Morris each had six points and five assists. do that" at you was nice, but be careful about being too confrontational. Watching this stuff is almost as much fun for me as watching the games. I just don't want anybody thinking they’re at the Palace. Hastings volleyball coach has told me that sometimes her girls prefer to play on the road. They get nervous in front of their home fans. So. maybe I shouldn’t tel) you this Saxon fins, but to catch the Vikings you need to be there too. Who knows where the teams will be by then, but Feb. 8 the Vikings come to Hastings. I hope the Saxon fans have the stamina to last that long into the season, and I hope they close the gap between themselves and the “Wacky Woodies." Lakewood senior Travis Willard is swarmed by Haslett’s Nate Turner (back left) Ryan Drzewicki, and Calvin Hissong (5) as he enters the lane in the first half of Friday night’s CAAC Division 3 contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Kyle Rowland looks for some help in the post in the first half of Friday night's contest against Haslett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 16. 2004 - Page 11 Panthers split tri with Lions and Decatur Raiders by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The two Barry County teams involved were happy with the way things went at Delton Kellogg on Thursday night. Delton and Maple Valley both knocked off Decatur duals at DK, then the Lions edged ?ast the host Panthers to go 2-0 on the night. The Lions built a big 24-6 lead against .Oe’ton. then held on for a 48-32 victory. At 275 pounds, Octavio Romero .Sailed things off right for DK with a pin of Jake McMillon in 3:27. but then consecutive pins by Ronnie Smith. Raven Scurlock. Tyler Greenfield, and Jamie Corwin earned Valley its early cushion. Delton pulled tc within 24-22 when their 140-pounder, Jeremy Herington, put the Lions' Jonathan Stevens on his back in 2:54. Ben Boss came to the mat for Valley and pinned Bryan in 2:34, then Joey Desrochers scored a pin in 3:32 of the 152-pound match against Justin Holtman to push the Lions back into a good sized lead. Chris Morris sealed the victory at 171 with his pin of the Panther's Justin Stewart in 17 seconds. Keith Lackscheide then added a pin in the 189-pound match for Maple Valley. The Panthers started their comeback attempt at 130, where Brett Bissett earned a major decision over Justin Cook. 14-1. Bissett *s win was just one of two matches that went the full six minutes between the Panthers and Lions. The other was Anthony Riley’s 15-2 major decision over David Scuriock at 160 pounds. In the evening’s final match, al 215 pounds. Eric Ryan gave the home fans something to be excited about with his pin of John Stafford in 2:57. “I was pleased with our young men." said Delton coach Rob Hecthuis. “We had that bam burner against Decatur, then we came back against Maple Valley - which is a very good team - and if one or two matches went the other way it would have been a very inter­ esting finish.” DK won four of the final five matches against Decatur to eke out a 37-34 victory. None of those wins was bigger than Aber's pin of Lucas MacKellcr in 1:41 of the 145pound match. It pulled the Panthers to within one point of the Raiders. Holtman came out in the 152-pound match, and dominated Dale Bratcher, allowing only a single second-period escape in his 11-1 major decision. Trailing 30-18 Trent Green got his team Octavio Romero, right, got the Panther's dual meet with Maple Valley started off right Thursday night, with his pin of Jake McMillon in the 275-pound match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) going again with a pin in the 130-pound match at 4:36. and Brett Bissett followed that up with a 4-2 decision at 135. Others winning for Delton included Riley winning by fall at 160, Ryan with a 7-6 deci­ sion at 189, Dusty Belston with a 9-4 decision at 215. and Steve Ross by forfeit at 103. The Maple Valley Lions topped Decatur 61-18, Morris capped off the victory with a 13-4 major decision « 171. Decatur won only three weight classes, including one where Valley did not send a wrestler to the mat. Stafford. Raven Scurlock, "tyler Greenfield, Corwin, Cook. Stevens, Boss, and Dave Scurlock all won their matches by pin. Cook’s win at 130 was the only one that took more than one period, as he clocked his pin of Robert Gillette in 5:59. Smith won for Valley against a void in the Decatur line-up, and Desrochers earned three points with his 7-3 decision at 152. Hastings will host Maple Valley and Charlotte Thursday afternoon, then on Saturday the Lions host the annual Jesse Snow Invitational. Delton's vanity team was at Plainwell on Wednesday, and will be back at it again Saturday at Eau Claire High School. The trip to the tough Eau Claire invitation­ al is one Heethuis is happy to make. With such a young team, any chance to gain expe­ rience is important “We’re making every attempt to get our young men more matches." said the coach. The Panthers have been blessed with a ‘B’ team this season, and the ‘B’ team wrestlers will be al Kalamazoo Central on Saturday. Last Saturday, the DK *B’ team hosted its own invitational, and had ten wrestlers cam medals. Brenden Boyle. Casey Stermer. Steve Boniface. Mike DeWaters. Montana Otis, Shawn Riegler, Chris Miller. Brad Hope. Levi Hunt, and Zac Swank. Delton Kellogg’s Justin Holtman throws Decatur’s Date Bratcher over hte shoulder during their 152-pound match Thursday evening. Holtman's 11-1 major decision gave vaulted the Panthers to victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons earn 3 titles at Park Invite With a pair of wrestlers out of its starting line-up. the Saxon varsity managed a second place finish at the Wyoming Invitational Delton Kellogg 125 pounder Kirk Wolschlegar (top) scores near fall points in his match Thursday night against Decatur's Matt Johnson. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vanisacker wins MIAA award, then helps US to win Jeremy Vanisacker. a senior from Lambertville who now plays linebacker at Kalamazoo College, was named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year this season. He is the son of Doug and Jill Vanisacker of Hickory Comers . and Ann and Keith Savage of Lambertville. Jeremy was one of 42 Division III players selected to play in last Saturday’s Aztec Bowl in Cancun. Mexico. He helped the United States to a 23-3 victory over Mexico. The Aztec Bowl is an annual contest between the top college players in Mexico and the top Division III players from the United States. It is the iraditiond season-ending game for Mexico’s college football season. The game has been played 35 times since 1947 with the last eight contests featuring the United StatesMexico match-up. The United States is 7-1 in the series. Vanisacker recorded five tackles and recovered one of his teammate's fumbles in the game. At Kalamazoo College this fall, he record­ ed 126 tackles while playing in only eight games this season, and led all of Division III in tackles per game with an average of 15.8. Lakewood High School graduate Marc Miller spent his freshman season with the Hornets, and earned some extra playing time this season with Vanisacker on the sidelines Lions fall in SMAA opener Maple Valley was overmatched in its first two contests of the 2004-05 season. The Lions have to be concerned about their defense heading into this week's contest with Webberville. Valley is on the road this Friday night for another SMAA contest. There have been 171 points scored against the Lions in their first two games, although the two contests were against very high pow­ ered offenses from Olivet and Thomapple Kellogg. The Lions fell in their league opener against Olivet on Friday night 87-70, as Zane Gay poured in 29 points for the Eagles in a contest which was their season opener as well. Maple Valley hung with the Eagles for much of the contest. Olivet held a six-point lead at the half, before pulling away in the second. Adam Gonser and Josh Bursley did their best to keep their team within striking dis­ tance. The each tossed in 15 points. Dustin Mead scored seven points for Maple Valley, while Jesse Page, Dustin Jones. Eric Westendorp. and Jason Beardslee each added si i. Saturday. RJ Morgan, Jeremy Redman, and Steven Case won their weight classes for the Saxons, who piled up 173.5 points in the ten-team tournament, finishing behind Pine River’s total of 199.5. Kenowa Hills and Zeeland tied for third with 131 points. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was fifth with 91 points. followed by Wyoming park 84, G6dMn Heights 48.5, Hasten 37. Creston 25, and Cadillac 17. The Saxons were especially strong in the lower weights. Morgan topped Creston’s Minguel Rodriguez in the 103-pound final by scoring a fall in 1:02. Redman was the 119- pound champion, where he pinned Kenowa Hills' Scon Cartwright in 1:12 few the title. Rusty Burgdorf finished second to Pine River’s Seth Norman at 112, and Jeff Allen was second to Wyoming Park’s David Smalley at 125 pounds. The Saxons’ third champion. Case won the 140-pound weight class by def auk in the finals. Brandon Black, Tyler Heath, Garren Walker, and Lee Selby each finished in third. Hastings’ varsity will be at Maple Valley tonight to face the Lions and Charlotte’s Orioles. The Saxon ‘B’ Team traveled to Olivet Saturday and also earned a second place fin­ Jeremy Vanisacker for the first two games of the season. “He came back, and he was just awesome." said Miller. “He was flying around the field. He missed a couple games, then he came right back and it seemed like he was getting 25 or 30 tackles a game." Miller had a decent freshman season at Kalamazoo College. He finished the year with 30 tackles after participating :n eight games as a linebacker. In his second season as a Hornet captain. Vanisacker was also named the team’s defen­ sive MVP for the second time and as a mem­ ber of the MIAA Defensive first team for the second time. ish. Mattawan won the 11-team tourney. Tim Bowerman was the ‘B* team’s only champion. Placing second were Alec Wikox, The Saxons’ Jeff Allen, right, spins around Pine River’s Trevor Stteg In the champi­ onship semifinals Saturday al the Wyoming Park Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Gary Willavize. and Alex Lowe. Tim Aspinall finished in third place, and Sy Overmyer and Jamie Love were fourth. Hastings’ JV Wrestlers traveled to a tourna­ ment in Delton Saturday where six wrestlers placed first. Jordan Carley, Chris James. Ryan Bosma. Jordan Tyrell. Thomas McKinney and Jon Rogers. Placing second was Travis Trudgcon. Hastings’ Tyler Heath, loft, p-jhs his opponent from Grand Rapids Catholic Central on his back Saturday morning at the Wyoming Park Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) COMMON FAMILY FEATURES Same commitment. Same quality. Same care. Dr. Scott Randall is the newest member of Family Tree Medical Associates. Dr. Randall shares our values and our vision of what quality care is all about. Once you meet him, you'll agree... he's just part of the family. 1375 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 1 • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 RHONE 269-945-7497(FHYS) • FAX 269-945-0214 R. Troy Orison, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. Scott Randall, M.D. • Kathleen Orison, C.F.N.P. Brenda Nyenhuis, C.F.N.P. 00810648 I �p«9» 12 - Thurwlay. Docambar 18. 2004 - Th, Hastings Bannar Saxons reach semifinals at Otsego before sweeping DK in home opener The Saxon volleyball team got more than three wins in its fust week of competition. Everything wasn't sunshine and roses for started to hit to the open areas." the Saxons though. Neither the Saxons or McMahon wasn't exactly sure why her It got some confidence. Panthers were at their prime Monday night, team looked a little flat footed on Monday. “I think it was a good, positive start to the as Hastings took the first three games in 25­ It could have been that it was a Monday, or 12.25-21. and 25-22. that they were nervous for their first home season." said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. "They got their first game jitters out of the Katie Lawrence led the Saxons with 29 way, I saw some a lot of good attitudes, a lot assists. Kayla Arnie had seven kills, and of good aggressiveness, strong serving, hard Brandi Sutfin served five aces. hits, back row attacks, and a lot of good dig­ ging.” All that led to the Saxons reaching the Delton received two kills each from match, or that they played their 12th, 13th. and 14th games in a span of three days. The Saxons advanced to the semifinals at the Otsego Invitational on Saturday, after Jordan Haines. Alex Culbert. and Katie finishing second in their pool. Mattawan Smoczynski. ended Hastings' day with a 25-11. 25-12 semifinals of a tournament for the first time, "After checking out their defense, I told at Otsego on Saturday, and to a throe-game the girls where to hit the ball and they did win over Delton Kellogg on Monday night that - and it worked," said McMahon. "They sweep, before advancing to fall to the host Bulldog's in the tournament finale. It was an uneven day for the Saxons. They lopped Edwardsburg 25-20, 25-15, and won a tie-breaking against game Plainwell, 15-9. after falling in the first game 11-25 and winning the second 25-15. In their two other pool play matches the Saxons fell to Otsego 25-14, 25-12, and to North Adams 25-20,25-23. On the day, Lawrence had 42 assists for Hastings. Jodi Jolley led her team with eight Delton Kellogg junior Marissa Ingle stretches tor a dig In Monday night's match against the Saxons In Hastings. (Photo by Party Hardin) aces, and Jamie VanBoven recorded 23 kills. Saxon Sports Shorts The Saxons should have beaten the No.th Adams squad, and moved into the semifi­ nals when Plainwell topped the girls' from North Adams in the Blue pool. Thomapple Kellogg would have been happy to reach the semifinals, or at least win 7th Grade Beys’ BatabaB one tiebreaker. The Trojans were in the Gold The Saxon seventh grade boys' basketball ream feU to Caledonia. Dec 6,34-14. pool u Otsego Saturday, but couldn't win the close one’s Saturday. Riley McLean. Man Felrtpurh, Ryan Pennington. Ttoy Daily. Lake Howell, Malt Catart. aad Zach Passmore each bad two points for Hastings. Ron Allenfiag led Hastings with three rebounds, while Jarred Rambin and Feldpausch had two steals each. a*----------- 4 O- -- < * Bl -1 - 9 , —• I dc oaxons aeieaiea ooawin rtetgnts ii home on Dec. 2,35-15. Leading scorers far the Saxons were ABerding with eight points, and PJ Mead nsd Passmore with five each. The ream's lop rebounder was McLean with six and Howell added five boards, TK opened play in the Gold Pool, with Mattawan, Han, Berrien Springs, and Manhall. TK went 1-2 against three of the teams. The Trojans only victory was a 2-0 sweep of Berrien Springs 25-14,25-15. Mattawan. Hart, and Marshall all won a tie-breaking 15-point game against the Trojans, and Mattawan and Marshall advanced to bracket play, where Otsego eventually topped Mattawan for the title 25­ 20.25-16. TK fell to Mattawan 25-20 in the first match of the day, then the Trojans came rcuengiii and reJaptuscn eacu naa lour steals for the Saxons. back to beat the Wildcats 25-15 in the sec­ The Saxons Jodi Jofley and Kayla Arnie, right, droe for the ban Monday evening against Delton Kellogg, as teammate Kalin Lawrence looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ond game. The Wildcats then finished off Mb Grads Boys' BiririihsB TK 15-6 in the third go round. Hastings eighth grade boys' basketball team picked ap it's second win against the Kraft Meadows teem from Caledonia, Dec. 6. 39-27. After a slwo start, Hastings scored 30 points in the second half. Adam Skedgell led the Saxons with eight Against Hart and Marshall, the Trojans woo the first game, then fell in the next two. Lakers top Viking spikers Scores against Hart were 17-35,25-22, 15­ 11, and against Marshall 22-25,25-17,15-9. The 3-3 Saxons will be at the Wayland Invitational this Saturday, while TK heads to Wyoming Park for an invitational. Delton is at Lawton on SanaO|^ Last Saturday^ the Panthers went 2-2 at the St Phillip Tournament in Battle Creek. “We started out not very well, but as the day went on we got better and better." said Delton coach Kelly Yoder. The Panthers were topped by St Phil in the opening round 14-25. 16-25, 15-25. Saxon junior Jamie VanBoven knocks a shot over the net Monday night (Photo by Perry Hardto) potuis, wnue uyian MCMiy aoocu •even ana Ryan Bn^dorf 6. Ute Saxons defeated Godwin Heights on Dec. 2.34-20. McKay scored all eight of his paints in the fourth quarter, as the Saxons pulled away. Burgdorf and JJ Olin each added six points in the gme, whlile Bred Hayden scored five, Man Lewis four, Skedgell three, and Dane Schils two. They were also topped by Quincy, 14-25, 23-25. Their two wins were over Vicksburg, and Lake Michigan Catholic. The DK girls topped the team from Vicksburg 26-24, 25­ 17, 25-15. The win over Lake Michigan Catholic was by the score of 25-13,25-18. Casey Peavey had 13 kills for Delton on the day, Culbert had ten, and Haines added nine kills and seven aces. Lion spikers fall to Pilgrims in finals at Bath Invitational Maple Valley vanity volleyball coach Lolly Offrink is very happy with her team so far this season. The Lions started the year off right, with a second place finish at the Bath Invitational on TK tops Lions by 127 for first at Lehman Memorial Lakewood's Morgan Pennington, left, and Emily MacDonald stretch for a block in pool play against Comstock Park at the Creston Invitational on Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings went 5-1 Saturday st the Creston Rally Invitational, with their one loss coming in the championship finals tu Spring Lake. The Lakers topped the Vikings 21-18, 17­ 21. 15-11 in the final. That came after the Vikings bested South Haven and West Catholic in the first two rounds of tournament play. Lakewood went 3-0 in pool play, then lopped South Haven 21-7, 21-7 to sun the tournament. In the semifinals. Lakewood knocked off West Catholic 21-16, 15-21. 15­ 10. The Vikings' wins in pool play were over Creston, Saranac, and Comstock Park. On the day. the Vikings were led by Chelsea Brehm's 64 assists. Stevie Spetoskey's 31 kills and 25 digs. Emily Duits added 26 kills and 25 digs for Lakewood. Morgan Pennington had a great day both at the net and behind the end line. She finished the day with 12 blocks and 13 aces. The Vikings will be back in action this Saturday at the Capital Area Activities Conference pre-season tournament at Lansing Eastern High School. purchase an Annual pass to the FOP THAT PflfFKT WEYE GOT JUST THS tub* Form— and Recreation Center for that special someone before Christmas and get 13 months for the price of 12! Pool Only or Fitness Only: AduM 150. Family $225, StudeoVSeniora $75 Al Inclusive: Adu8 $200, Family $300, The Trojans took first and fourth place at their own Jeff Lehman Memorial Tournament on Saturday. The Trojans' 'A* team won the tourney with 272 points, while the ‘Orange’ team took fourth with 129. In between them were the second place team from Maple Valley with 145 points, and Fruitport with 136. Portland was fifth with 128.5, Holland sixth with 125, and Grandville *B’ sixth with 68 points. At two flights’ a Trojan topped a Trojan in the final, but the TK coaches had things stacked right as the ‘A* team member topped the ‘Orange’ team member. At 160 pounds, Kalani Garber pinned Chris Humphrey in 5:07 for the title. In the 275-pound weight class, Glen Brock topped teammate Alex Buehler 4-3. TK wrestlers won six other flight champi­ onships. Justin Lewis, Nate McMurray, and Ben Ybema all scored pins in the champi­ onship round. Lewis topped Fruitport’s Chad Johnson in th. 125-pound final in 5:30. McMurray put Portland’s Billy Schneider on son off with." Amy Jooatberns paced her ream with 29 MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? PIBCUSES UB IEFINMNCES Family $375, Call 269-948-4414 for more information. M11ED MDE HMTMBE MPUU CORI*. Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 Valley opened pool play with a 25-13,20­ 25 split with Dansville, then went on top to Ovid-Elsie 25-15,25-14 and Laingsburg 25­ Mike Gurski won the 130-pound class for TK with an 11-1 decision over Fruitport’s Kyle Ey. TK’s Scott Brown won a 10-7 deci­ sion over Fruitport’s Brian DeVries at 140. At 152 the Trojan’s Ryan Fletke topped the Maple Valley’s Joey Desrochers 4-2. There were five Lions who reached the individual championships, and they won titles at the three flights where they didn't face individual state qualifiers from TK. Maple Valley’s Ben Boss won in the 145pound weight class with a pin of Holland’s Aaron Bectel in 4:49. At 119, l\ler Greenfield topped Grandville’s Justin MacDonald by major decision 12-2. In the 103-pound final, Ronnie Smith beat Grandville’s Caleb Lowing 4-2 for the title. TK is off until next Thursday when it hosts the TK Duals, while Maple Valley will host Hastings and Charlotte tonight then their own Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational on Saturday. Contact Nick Barlow StudenVSsniora$125 and the Lions'tie came to Southern Michigan Athletic Arenriatton fees. Lansing Christian topped the Lion ladies in the championship round 25-17.25-21,26-24. The Lions topped Bath in lire semifinals in throe games, 25-22. 25-20. retd 25-16. after 20.27-25. "All the girts played great" said Offrink. "It was a good day for them to start the sea­ Pool Only or Fitness Only: Al Inclusive: Adult $250. day. The only trouble, was that the Lions' lore his back in 1:48 at 135. In the 171-pound final, Ybema pinned Maple Valley’s Chris Morris in 2:44. Student/Senkxs $100 Adult $200. Family $300, Student/Seniors $100 Saturday. Maple Valley went 3-1-1 on the <£> | * kills, 28 digs. 20 solo blocks. 27 service points, and 12 area. Allison Oteaon also hod a great all around day with 13 kills, 36 digs. 14 assists, and 36 service points. Lisa Hamilton led her ream in assists with 86, Kortney Ewing had 17 kills and 11 blocks, KyndraRoot bad 11 aces, 16killsand 30 digs. Sammy Cowell 24 digs, and Amy Abbott 23 digs and eight aces. The Lions hope to cany some momentum from Saturday into this Saturday's Corunna Invitational. Barry County YMCA 2004 Coed League Fall VbBeybaU Scora Digit ..............................................................46-5 Relativity .................................................... 38-10 Ashley & Cross Construction............ .35-16 Prime Time................................................. 26-22 You Guys Serve ........................................22-29 Hastings Manufacturing......................... 20-24 Almost Famous ...........................................7-41 Flex Fab......................................................... 744 �The HMimgs Banner — Thursday. Dacantwr 1S. 2004 — Page 13 Panthers continue to dig themselves into early holes Delton is now 0-3 on the season, thanks in no small part to three consecutive slow starts. Those three losses include two to Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals. Paw Paw and Parchment. Delton has Friday night off and will resume play with a non-league game at Bellevue on Tuesday. “We've got a lot of work to do." said Delton coach Mike Mohn after Tuesday night's 70-47 loss to Paw Paw in Delton. “We’ve got some problems and we’ve got to get them fixed in a hurry. We're 0 and 3 right now, and 0 and 2 in the league. I thought things would be a lot different at this point in the year." * Paw Paw shot out to a 25-16 lead in the early going Tuesday night and never looked back. It was just too much of a hole for the Panthers to dig out of. despite 14 points from Nathan Farrell, 12 from Corrie Lana, and an II-point nine-rebound performance from Brandon Link. DK was without a couple of other key con- At toft: Delton senior guard Jake Bowman (3) shields the ball away from a Parchment defender on Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) tributors due to illness and some disciplinaryreasons. Senior Tyler Blacken missed the game with a broken nose, but expects to return to the line-up soon. Mohn said he would have liked to have seen what difference it would have made against Paw Paw to have his full squad ready to go. Anything different would be good at this point. It was more of the same last Friday in the KVA opener at home against Parchment. Delton was downed 65-46. “We scored ten points in the first quarter, and (Parchment) just shot the lights out - in large part because we didn’t guard them." said Mohn. Farrell again led Delton, this time with 17 points. Link added 16 points and ten rebounds. Andrew Ouding tossed in six points, and did his best again to spark the DK Panthers off the bench. “If he keeps playing like that, he's not going to be a reserve anymore,’’ said Mohn. “He’s going to be playing all the time.” Mohn is desperately searching for the kind of energy he provides. “We’ve got to find a spark, somebody’s got to light a fire.” he said. DK 2004-05 Winter Sports Teams Delton Kellogg's Brandon Link rises above everyone for a rebound in Tuesday night's Kalamazoo Valley Association contest with Paw Paw. (Photo by Linda Boyce) The 2004-05 Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team. Team members are, front from left. Casey Peavey. Kristen Wilfi.:ger, Alicia Leo, Amber DeBolt, Jordan Haines, middle row. Marissa Ingle, Alex Culbert. Alex Alaniz, Brianna Brown, Danielle Boyce. Katie Smoczynski, back, and head coach Kelly Yoder. iu The 2004 Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team. Team members are, front from left, Stephanie Desness, Katetin Hammond, Jackie Engle, Rachel Humphreys, middle row, Kelly McIntyre, Hilary Phelps. Siobhan Campbel, Whitney Munson, Laura Bottle, back. Michelle Kramm, Courtney Swinehart. Fawn Stermer, Jessica Sweat, Mallory Hunter, Amanda Hunter, and Coach Teresa Detephiano. The 2004-05 Delton Kellogg varsity boys' basketball team. Team members are. front from left, Jack Griffin, Chris Madill. Ricky Ortiz, Corrie Latta, Derek Caldwell. Jake Bowman, middle row, managers Norm O'Meara IV and Mitchell Wandell, back Jimmy Kendrick, Nathan Farrell. Brandon Link, Andrew Ouding. Tyler Blacken. Brad Wasserman, and Leo Bazani. Vikes head into holidays looking to heal their wounds The Vikings are ready to start healing over the holidays. Lakewood’s varsity wrestling squad fin­ ished third at Saturday's TemperanceBedford Invitational, after falling for the first time this season on Wednesday to Mason. Two Vikings won individual champi­ onships on Saturday. Eddie Phillips al 171 and Cody Dupont at 275. as the top of the Lakewood line-up continues to carry the squad. Adam Fyan at 189 and Alan O’Donnell al 215 both finished second, but O'Donnell for­ feited the final round with an injury. Adam Wruble also finished in second place Saturday, at 140 Temperance-Bedford won the event with 260 team points, followed by Dundee 230. Lakewood 214. and Grandville 136. Finishing in third place for Lakewood were Josh Clark (103) and Levi Phelps (130). Cody The 2004-05 Delton Kellogg wrestling team. Team members are, front from left, Cody Nett, Steven Ross. Brendan Boyle, Kyle Herington, Dakota Healey, Kirk Wolschleger, Mike DeWaters, Cody White, Casey Stermer, Steve Boniface. Brad Hope, second row, assistant coach Can Phillips, Jeremy Heringron, Levi Hunt, Jason Roe. Brett Bissett, Montana Otis. John Aas, Bryan Aber, Octavio Romero. xrent Green, Zac Swank, man­ ager Jessica DeWaters, back, head coach Rob Heethuis, Jordan Smith, Jordan Stewart. Anthony Riley, Justin Holtman, Chris Miller, Dustin Merlau, Martin Workman. Eric Ryan, John Hess, Shaun Reigler, assistant coach Tim Miller, and manager Megan Loveland. Onzula (160) placed fourth, and Mike Gregory (112). Mike Lciby (119), Kyle Root (135). Josh Kettle (145). and Eric Kruger (152) finished fifth. At Michigan Stale University's Jenison Fieldhouse on Wednesday night, the Vikings were topped by Mason 36-28. Lakewood came into the match ranked number one in the state in Division 2. while the Bulldogs were third. The Vikings were once again strong in the heavier weights, and also got a big pin from Gregory al 112. “It was a great match,” said Viking coach Bob Veitch “Mason was just a little bit hun­ grier that night." 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MX). • Kathleen Orison, CENT Brenda Nyenhuis, CENT. 0M10M3 �Page 14 — Thursday, December 16,2004 — The Hastings Banner ‘Savvy’ former county commissioner dies at 88 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Colorful and feisty in the best sense of those words are the way friends remember how former Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare worked for the betterment of the county. At the age of 88, she died Saturday after a number of strokes and a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Visitation there will be or. Saturday, .Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. During the last three years of her illness Hoare had lived in Otsego to be near relatives who took care of her, but she and her late hus­ band, Edward, were longtime residents of Prairieville Township. Hoare was the second woman to ever serve on the County Board of Commissioners, and voters kept her there for a total of 15 years. She was not afraid to tackle the most complex problem or issue during her tenure. She even meLwith FBI agents when senous trouble was brewing with a multi-county consortium. She was instrumental, along with former Commissioner and Chairman Ken Radant in establishing the first county bus system and serving as Transit Committee Chairperson for many years. “Rae was quite a lady, both loved and feared for her political savvy,” said Barry County Transportation Manager Joe Bleam. “She served on our Transportation Board for 15 years and fought many battles in Lansing on our behalf. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to see Rae in action, and, of course, thankful she was on my side. It reached the point with the legislators and (Michigan) Department of Transportation where a simple threat to bring Rae to Lansing to discuss issues of contention would sudden­ ly have them seeing it our way. ‘‘She had great style,” he continued. “She would research every issue completely to insure she was the best informed person in the room. She would then sit back, listen, let her opposition dig a hole, then she would simply unload the facts and bury them. You could imagine this would have made more political enemies than friends, but to the contrary, many learned to get Rae in their camp before they went into battle. “Rae was loyal, a great friend and 1 will miss her ” Bleam said. Former County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman, who was the first woman commis­ sioner and first woman chairwoman of the board, has many memories of serving with Rae and becoming friends. ‘‘One thing Rae did for the whole Board, that none of the rest of us did, was she main­ tained contacts with people at the state level. If we had a problem with a certain department in the state, she almost always knew some­ body up there in Lansing, and it was very helpful to the whole Board in that way,” Coleman said. She also was impressed with Hoare's dedi­ cation. Hoare “would go home (from meetings) and keep working on some problem we had and get on the phone and keep working on it. “She was really enthusiastic about her work (as county commissioner), worked hard on her job and really enjoyed it, I think.” Coleman said. Hoare “liked to find people she had confi­ dence in and really work with those people to accomplish something. She was really inter­ ested in the human services end of it.” Coleman said she was always fascinated by the fact that Hoare had once been a “Rosie the Riveter" kind of person during the World War Il era at Willow Run Airport near Ann Arbor Because Hoare was short in stature, “she worked inside airplanes riveting... in her younger days.” Ken Radant, former County Board chair­ man and friend, also noted that Hoare had been a “very dedicated” and “determined” commissioner who worked for the betterment of the county. They both served on the former Social Services Board and the Transit Board. ‘‘She was so supportive in anything she could do to get something done,” he said. “If she decided something v as going to be done, she worked tirelessly to get it done and had the best interests of the county at heart," Radant said. RaeM. Hoare Hoare “was a ringleader with other peo­ ple." He also noted that she switched political Kes during her tenure, starting out as a kicrat and becoming “quite a dedicated Republican.” In spite of that change, she still maintained excellent relationships with state and national Democratic leaders, such as for­ mer Congressman Howard Wolpe, Radant said. Many times, she once told a reporter, she proved that something could be done when others told her it was impossible. In an interview with the Banner just before her retirement at the end of her term in December. 1992, Hoare said she would like to be remembered as a person who would tackle most any job if it needed to be done. “It’s been very rewarding to be able to win when people tell me I can't do something, and I’ve been able to do it,” she told a reporter. She retired from the County Beard because her husband was in ill health and she wanted to spend time focusing on him. He died in June, 1996. They had been married 51 years. Many plaques and commendations were awarded to Rae Hoare during her political service. A Michigan Legislative Tribute described her as serving with “great effective­ ness and integrity in public service,” and it was signed by Gov. John Engler, State Rep. Robert Bender. State Senator Jack Welborn, who were in office at the time, and others. One of Hoare's biggest challenges was helping to revamp what is now a successful Community Action Agency (CAA of South Central Michigan, getting it out of red finan­ cial ink, being instrumental in having two of its kingpins suspended and overseeing it as an efficiently functioning agency. She served as CAA Board chairperson two different times. CAA uses local, state, private and federal resources to help low income people of all ages. Some of its programs include Head Start, home weatherization and home beating assistance. Another huge challenge for her was trying to get the funds and programs Barry County was entitled to through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Administration (CETA). Barry officials knew they weren't getting their fair share of funding from a multi-county consortium so Hoare went to a stale official and said Barry wanted out of that group. She was told it couldn't be done, but it was. Hoare credited her connections with Don Gilmer (at that time a state representative), Wolpe and former U.S. Senator Donald Riegle for helping her. Barry County then was allowed to book up with Calhoun County and they formed Mid Counties Empioyrcent and Training Consortium, which resulted in more funds and programs for Barry to provide employment and training services for young people and adults. □COURT NEWn Fine Lake, Johnstown Township Fine Lake By Joyce Wdnbrecht Fine Lake in Johnston Township, is 300 acres in size. When she saw the lake from the south side. Mary Doty, wife of Daniel Doty, she pronounced that the lake was “Fine” and it was. Daniel Doty purchased the island in the center of the lake from the government. Fine I-ake grew into a very popular and busy resort area. It was close enough to Battle Creek to attract the business people and pro­ fessional people from the city to come to the lake for summers and weekends of boating and fishing. Many rode out to the lake on the horse drawn surrey from Battle Creek to the Brininstool Hotel on the south side where the price of a room for a week was $7. The Turner Hotel located on the lake was known for its fine rooms, services and dance hall. A tornado struck the area on March 28, Pointe Inn & Restaurant 1920, hitting the lake shore about 4:30 p.m. This tornado wiped out several rows of cot­ tages along the lake dropping them and their contents into the lake and into the surround­ ing fields. No one was hurt, but the damages amounted to an estimated $100,000. The Brininstool Hole I lost its porch, a por­ tion of its roof, and carried away the garage. Will Caldwell's Grocery Store was destroyed, spreading the stock from the store far and wide. At the Turner Hotel, only the dance floor was left intact along with the many boats being stored there for the winter. Fine Lake has since recovered from the 1920 tornado and is again today a successful resort. Tne Fine Lake Association oversees the lake and its uses. The people who use the facilities of the lake agree with Mary Doty's assessment, “it is indeed a 'Fine Lake.’" Source: Barry County History, 1985. • Eric Hapeman. 18. of Vermontville, was sentenced Dec. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court to $240 in fines and a minimum of 96 months (eight yean) to a maximum of 240 months (20 yean) in prisor. for three counts of criminal sexual conduct in Nashville from August to December 2003. The charges include two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree with a victim Jhc ,W<* Ujw*..» fck4iy.with.tbe maximum penalty qf life in pnson. and one count of criminal sexual conduct second degree with a person under the age of 13. a felony with the maximum penalty of 15 yean in prison. He was found guilty of the charges after a jury trial. • Billyiake Orman, 23. of Wyoming, was sentenced Dec. 12 to two concurrent terms of 28 months in prison. $240 in fines and was ordered to pay $2,450 in restitution for two different cases against him. In the both cases he was convicted of breaking and entering with criminal intent, a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. There are also habitual second offense notices, which increases die maximum penal­ ty to one and one-half times the maximum sentence, or 15 years. Orman was arrested in Rutland Township, where he had broken into a house between Sept. 25 and Oct. 5. He will serve the two sentences concurrent with any other parole violation sentence that has not been complet­ ed as of yet * Guadalupe Harwood. 36, of Middleville, was sentenced Dec. 9 to a minimum of 36 months to a maximum of 180 months in prison with credit for 57 days served, and $360 in fines for five counts against her in two separate court cases. The first case includes one count of safe breaking, a felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison; one count of possession of a firearm, a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines; one count of larceny of a firearm, a felony with a maximum penalty of five yean in prison and/or $2300; one count of possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams, a felony with a maximum penalty of four yean in prison and/or $25,000; and one count of larceny by convenkxi over $1JOOO, but less than $20,000. with a habitual offender fourth offense notice attached, which increases the maximum penalty to life in prison. The sen­ tences will be served concurrent with each other. These charges are from Sept. 9 in Middleville and Oct. 26 in Hastings. • Gerald Closser. 29. of Wayland, was sen­ tenced to four months in ya11 w i th c red: 1 for 78 days served and the balance of the sentence suspended after payment of an additional $200 in court cos’s for one count of violating his probation by failing to report Aug. 11 and thereafter. He will also receive an unsuccessful dis­ charge from probation on his record al the end of his jail sentence. His original charge was of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer from February of 2003. • Wayne Schipper, 36 of Nashville, was sentenced Dec. 9 to 24 months on probation, had his license suspended for six months, six days in jail with credit for six days served, substance abuse counseling and $1,385 in court costs and fees for one count of posses­ sion of the controlled substance marijuana, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2.000 in fines. 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CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABLE Prairieville Township Clerk, was responsible for getting Hoare involved in politics. Hoare first helped with township elections, served as township deputy clerk and as chairperson of the Prairieville Township Board of Review from 1973-75. "Her life was lived for politics and for what she could do for others through political accomplishments.” Decker said, noting that Hoare's husband was exceptionally support­ ive of her political involvement On a personal level, Hoare loved to work in her yard, including riding the lawn mower tractor “as fast as she could go." she said. Hoare liked » go to Lake Michigan and enjoyed traveling, fishing with her husband and feeding wild animals - even the skunks. Decker said. 135. Leisure amenities include: Inn 888.486^253 Restaurant 2»^n3202| Hocre served as county commissioner from 1975 to 1980 and then took a two year leave and was reelected to the County Board in 1982. She represented the county on many different boards, including serving as the leg­ islative chairperson for the Michigan Association of Counties and chairperson of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Board. She also served on the County Commission on Aging Board for 10 years. Longtime friend. Judy Decker, a retired Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 27; Kuempel 273-28.5; 4 B's 27-29; BATs 263-29.5; Early Risen 26-30; Friends 26-30; Sun Risen 24-32; Pin Pals 233-323; #1 Senior 233-323. Good game and series ladfes - E Moore 144; M Count 145; J PettengiU 160424; N. Bechtel 158; S. Patch 173; C. Hills 164; J. Snyder 152422; Y. Cheeseman 176: R. Murphy 159452; G. Denny 142; J. Kasinsky 162. Good game and series men - M. Schondelmsyer 165; E Count 196; N. Thaler 199481; G. Yoder 208438; M. Brandt 192­ 436; W. Birman 202486; D. Edwards 210­ 552; C. Baker 213; B. Aken 191; W. Mallekoote 172; W. Brodock 174463; R. Robbins 197; K. Meany 222-586; D. Murphy 438. Bowlerettes NBT 323-233; Railroad Street Mill 30.5­ 253; Hecker Agency 30.5-25.5; Dean's Dolls 29-27; Kent Oil and Propane 26.5-29.5; Slagel Concrete Construction 19-37. Good games and series - S. Huver 154­ 371; L Greer 167422; J. Leo 163403; S. VanDenburg 212; K. Fowler 175; G. Potter 147; C. Hurless 136; B Hathaway 167; T. Redman 154. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 18.3004 — Page 15 Holiday events scheduled at Barry County churches J-Ad Graphics prints a calendar of events happening in area churches each year during the holiday season. This calendar of events is free, but information must come to the papers in written form. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, Attn: Patricia Johns, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. 49058. Information can also be e-mailed to patricia@jadgraphics.com. Information also can be faxed to 945-5192. The name and address of the church should be on the cover sheet and any additional sheets. Please put "Attn: Patricia Johns" on the fax so that it can be routed to the correct desk. The deadline is (he Thursday before the Tuesday of publication each week. This cal­ endar is printed on a space available basis. Any church that would like information on advertising can call the J-Ad Graphics office at 945-9554. Pleasant Valley Church has a bell choir which will perform at the 10 a.m. worship time Sunday. Dec. 19. They will perform “We Three Kings" and “Carol of the Bells." Director Margaret Taylor says it's still not too late for new people to join even with lit­ tle or no experience. Call her at 616-693-2366 for more information. A special dinner is being planned in cele­ bration of the baby pantry a» Pleasant Valley Church to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, Dec. 15. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit this ministry. Please RSVP by calling the church at 616-693-2265 to help in preparing the correct amount of food. Pleasant Valley Church is located on Highway M-50 and Bell Road (southeast of Clarksville). The baby pantry offers all of its services free of charge and is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 11 ajn. until 1 p.m. Ronald C. Bruder Gladys Estelle (Hulst) Burpee DELTON - Ronald C. Bruder of Delton passed away December 14, 2004. Ron was born on April 20,1954 in Illinois, the son of Clyde and Marilyn Bruder. He was a veteran, serving his country in DELTON - Gladys Estelle (Hulst) Burpee passed away December 14, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings. She was bom in Grand Rapids on March 7, 1906 to Stella Hulst Renzema and John Renzema. Her maternal grandparents raised her. Hiram and Jessie Hulst. who changed her name to Gladys Estelle Hulst On July 3. 1926, she married Harold D. Burpee of Delton, where they resided for most of their 53 years of marriage. She married Joseph C. Miller on February 9. 1986. They enjoyed 17 years together wintering in Florida and spending summers at Wilkinson Lake, Delton. During the Depression. Gladys made cot­ tage cheese while Harold established a cot­ tage cheese route in the Yorkville and Gull Lake area. The route was later sold to Lockshore Farms. In 1947, realizing the need for a safe place for young people to eat Harold and Gladys opened and operated the Snuggle Inn. The the U.S. Marines. Ron was a dry wall finisher for many years. He is survived by his wife, Gail Knight: children, Mindy, Amber, Dylan, Josh, JiU and Crystal; a brother, Bruce; and sister, Lenea. The family will receive visitors Friday, December 17 at 11 a.m. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, December 17. 2004 at noon at Prairieville Cemetery. Pastor Jay Taylor will officiate. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home of Delton. I HASTINGS - Wanda Grace (Gallup) Jones, age 72, of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Vaughn Dean Lydy| MIDDLEVILLE - Vaughn Dean Lydy, age 88. of Middleville and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004. at his res­ idence. Mr. Lydy was bom on July 24, 1916 at Carlton Twp., Barry County, the son of Scott and Edna (Thomas) Lydy. He was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County and attended Carlton Township rural schools. . Jia was* married.to^Mary E. Ciera on November 4. 1939 at Angola. Ind. Mr. Lydy was engaged in farming in Carlton Township for many years, did milk hauling for 10 years and was a school bus driver for Hastings Public Schools for 14 years until his retirement. He was a member of the former Carlton Center Grange, Hastings Moose Lodge, was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fish­ ing and traveling. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Lydy is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Larry (Barb) Lydy of Middleville; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Joanne Coats 11993); brother, Lyle Lydy; sister, Lillian Stanton; and brother, George Lydy. Visitation will be Friday. December 17 at 10 a.m. until service time. Services will be I1 a.m. Friday. December 17. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Ben Ridder will offici­ Hastings. She was born July 23, 1932 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Florence (Wonsey) Gallup. Wanda graduated from Hastings Adult Education program in 1979. She worked at the Hastings Book Case. Orchard Industries, and retired from LDI in Grand Rapids in 1998. • She enjoyed bingo, doing crossword puzzles, garage sales, sports and TV. She especially enjoyed family outings and being ate. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-homc.com). with friends. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Arthur Gallup; one sister, Shelba Hester and brother-in-law. Dale Hester. Memorials can be made to charity of one’s choice. Surviving are her children. Carol (Phil) Hurless, Sandi Smith, Marcia Kill, Loren (Pam) Smith Robert Smith, all of Hastings; stepdaughter, Rebecca (Larry) Willt of Pennsylvania; 11 grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday. December 18 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Joseph Oswalt will officiate. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. restaurant was operated until 1951. when ill health forced them to sell. Both Harold and Gladys drove school bus for the Delton School System. Gladys drove for 23 years before retiring. She loved her family, music, dancing and was a wonderful cook. She is survived by her children. Dee (Keith) Kroes of Delton. Lt Gen. USAF (Retired) Richard (Sally) Burpee. Oklahoma City, Okla., Irene (Frank) Bourdo of Plainwell. Rush (Lana) Burpee of Kalamazoo and Sharon (Boze) Bttrpee of Grand Rapids. She was preceded In death by her husband. Harold Burpee; daughters, Edithmae Kimble, Lockner, Brayton, Toni Rorah, Karen Kimmy, Koprin. grandchildren, Kim (Rorah) Durkee and Stephen Glen Bourdo. She had 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be offered Monday, December 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Reverend Daniel Hofmann will officiate. At her request, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Faith United Methodist Church. Delton or Heartland Home Care and Hospice. 500 Cascade West Parkway SE. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49546. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home of Delton. Peace Reformed Church is celebrating with special events through Friday. Dec. 24. The church will bold a free wrapping ses­ sion from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday, Dev. 18. Volunteers will be wrapping and would really like it if gifts like clothes could already be in boxes. Anyone who wants to donate wrapping paper for this project can drop it off at the church from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Donations for the food pantry at Holy Family Church in Caledonia also are being accepted at Peace Church during services or during the office hours listed above. There will be a performance of “Little Drummer Boy" at 6 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 19 On Christmas Eve, the first candlelit serv­ ice in the new sanctuary will begin at 11 p.m. and include cantles, music and joy. A special “lock in" event on New Year’s Eve is being planned for and by teens. For more information about any of these events, call Peace Church at 616-891-8119 or go to the website, www.peacechurch.ee. The members of the Middleville United Methodist Church are planning the annual liv­ ing nativity Dec. 22-24, the visit by the Holly Trolley on Dec. 23 and a candlelight service Friday, Dec. 24, beginning at 11 p.m. For more information about any of these events, call 795-9266. At St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville, the congregation will have a tra­ ditional service of “Lessons and Carols" beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. The service will be followed by a potluck lunch­ eon and the greening of the church. The church will hold its annual Christmas Eve service Friday, Dec. 24, beginning with special musical selections at 7 pjn. The serv­ ice itself will begin at 7:30. St Francis Church is located at 11850 West Nine Mile Road in Orangeville Township. The rock mass, “The Story of Joseph and Hastings First United Methodist Church at 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. The “Live under the Dome” musical drama will begin at 7 p.m. This musical gift to the community is a cooperative effort between Praise Band members and vocalists from the First Presbyterian Church of-Hastings and the Hastings Firs United Methodist Church. This presentation erf contemporary Christmas music and drama is designed around the Christmas story, Steve Steward, contemporary music director at the Methodist Church, says the musical features an original drama written by the Rev. Sieve Reid, who will also portray Joseph. Steward added music to the drama, written by Reid in 1983. There is no admission charge, but seating is limited to 500. Steward suggests arriving early to enjoy the feBowahip of the Methodist Church in Hastings. Plans for Advent and Christmas at Grace Lutheran Church include a an evening prayer service at 7 p.m. Wonhip includes Puppet Praise Ministry. Light a Candle for Joy, and a story hour for children through grade 5. Sunday, Dec. 19, will be the the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Sunday School begins at 8:45 a.m.. followed by "A Christmas Celebration" at 10 un. The communion wor­ ship is based on "Nine Lrstoet and Carols" and includes special vocal ad iatramental music. Puppet Praise Ministry, and the "Christmas Clown." Wcish^ is followed by the “Birthday Party for Jesus." The “Nativity of Our Lord" wiD be cele­ brated on Christmas Eve al 7 p-WL, including Puppet Praise Ministry, and with the "mid­ night mass* at 11 pjn. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E North St, Hastings, (across from Tendercare Nursing Home). For more information, call 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. See CHUNKS, paw 20 Mary," will be presented Sunday at the Grand Re-Open/ng * Farmers Livestock -formerly United Producers Inc­ Invites you to join us for a free luncheon during our Grand Re-Opening eventon: December 22, 2004 : Wednesday sale schedule: Hay Sale 1:OOpm Calves & Feeders 2:OOpm Fat Cattle 3:OOpm Followed by Bulle & Cowe MOI MARKIT IVIRY THURSMY 1:10AM - ItHFM Any Questions Call: General Manager, Dennis Dingman (269)763-9182 Hog & Cattle Manager, Jake Gorr (269)138-7520 Field Representative, Gene Strong (517)639-4931 Livestock Sale Bam (269)962-7591 '• CASINO, continued from page 2 has, by its approval of the environmental assessment, shown that our project will help the economy. Economic studies in Michigan and across the country have shown the bene­ fits a casino brings io an area... “Clearly. Senator Sikkema has zero respect for tribal governments and the programs and services we provide. If he had his way we would all cease to exist.” Liz Boyd, a spokeswoman in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s office, said. ’The Senate s action (Wednesday. Dec. 8) totally ignores the reali­ ty outlined by former Governor Engler. As a federally recognized tribe. Gun Lake will eventually open a casino with or without a compact. As Engler noted, if a compact is not signed, there are several possible outcomes, all of which would lead to the opening of a commercial gambling facility. None of those options would provide the state with the pro­ tection of a compact or with any direct rev­ enue." Birkholz (R-Saugatuck) said she backed the resolution to rescind the compact because of voters’ overwhelming support for Proposal 1, which was approved by Michigan voters in the Nov. 2 general election. Proposal 1 requires voter approval before non-tribal casi­ nos are allowed to operate. She has opposed the casino for a long time. areas. A compact is the agreement between the state and the tribe that gives the stole's bless­ ing to the sovereign nation's casino. It needs approval from both chambers and from the governor’s office to take effect. It allows the state to negotiate with the tribe for payments As a state representative and a state senator she represents the Allegan and Barry County report) The public is invited to attend an the state to negotiate its best deal for sorely needed revenue. (Editor David T Young contributed to this in honor of the Probate/Family Court Judge, HON. STEPHANIE S. FEKKES Place: Probate Courtroom Courts & Law Bldg. - 3rd Floor 206 W. Court Street. Hastings Date: Friday, December 17, 2004 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 08638711 BUSINESS DEBIT CARD MORE THAN A CHECKBOOK BETTER THAN AN ATM CARD Assistant Mechanic Wanted OPEN HOUSE the for services and other m?tters The tribe has argued that it will be able to open the casino legally, with or without the compact, so it would be in the best interests of Delton Kellogg Schools «s currently looking tor a full-time assistant mechanic tn the Transportation Department. Responsibtfrties include assisting head mechanic, body work and painting. occasional bus driving. Minimum requirementshigh school diploma, body and paint work experience pre­ ferred: certifications in brakes, engine, electrical preferred OR mechanic experience in a heavy truck or school bus environ­ ment. valid CDL and all required endorsements, satisfactory school or previous employment records: satisfactory respons­ es to state required Criminal Record Verification and Unprofessional Conduct Verification: good work habits; team player Applications available tn Superintendent s Office. 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. Ml 49046 08636713 ACCEPTED WORLDWIDE FAST AND EASY APPLY FOR YOURS TODAY! MEMBER a' FDIC Hastings City Bank 269-945-2401 • http /,wu-u hasungsowbank-coen �p«9» 18 - Thuraday. Oacvniw IS. 20M - The HMSnge Benner LAKE ODESSA, continued from page 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------on Christmas morning with their "new” game. Mark your calendars. The Red Cross bloodmobtle will return on Monday. Dec. 29, at Fellowship Hall, Centra] United Methodist Church. Schrenks' feed store for pets, canine feline and equine, will open soon next door to Kathy's Flower Patch on M-50 east. There are changes in the sidewalk pattern since the road project is nearly finished. Until now there has been a continuous sidewalk from the north village limits at Johnson Lane nearly to Jordan Lake. Now the 800 block has a drastically changed pattern. The walk on the west side of Fourth Avenue continues south to the BogerDeardorff driveway. The slope of the Deardorff lawn has been cut down to Part-time position available for site manager at our improve visibility for south­ Woodland dining center, located at the Eagles Club. bound traffic. As a substitute. Sin MUMU WAMTM Responsibilities include serving lunch, cleaning up, and spending time with senior citizens. Hours are 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Good part-time benefits, including competitive salary, dental/optical account, vacation and sick time, and paid holidays. If you're looking for a Job you'll love, fill out an appli­ cation at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings, or email us at bocoaOvoyager.net the east side of the 800 block now has new sidewalkMhe entire length which puts the walk along the west side of the village park, around the comer and continuing to Second Avenue. This will likely make a difference to the set-up pattern for Art in the Park come July. What a convenience this win be for peopie who live a bit east and south. Now people who live south of M-50 can go on the east side of the street instead of the west side and :ontinue across the highway to the Nietiae walk. Motorists driving north on M-66 will see a new landmark between Sheridan and Stanton. Barden Funeral Homes of Ithaca have remodeled a EMPLOYMENT GROUP is recruiting for great jobs at Flexfab in Hastings. To set up an interview, call Sarah Gamer at Employment Group 269-949-2303 _ Equal Opportunity Employer Saturday & Sunday 50% December 18* & 19*nFF Urr kmart. 50* OFF 50* OFF 50* OFF 50* OFF All CHRISTMAS CANDLES and ACCESSORIES 40" 120-sq.-fL CHRISTMAS ROLL WRAP OUTERWEAR Men's, Ladles' A Kids' Men’s Basic Edition FLANNEL & FLEECE TOPS 50* OFF 50* OFF All Boxed JEWELRY BOXES HOLIDAY CARDS REG. $4.99 ■ $49.99 Excludes Team Sport Outwear 50* OFF Women's Joe Boxer PAJAMAS 50* OFF All HOLIDAY COSTUME JEWELRY Reg. $4.99 A $9.99 50* OFF 50* OFF 50* OFF 50* OFF PORCELAIN All HOLIDAY LIGHTS & OUTDOOR DECOR All HOLIDAY TABLEWARE and ACCESSORIES All HOLIDAY TABLETOP and KITCHEN COORDINATES DOLLS ‘109 *79 ^.29 ‘34« Advent 20" Flat Screen TV Detrola 4-in-1 MUSIC CENTER POPCORN TINS 7-ft. 1,000-lite CHRISTMAS TREE Reg. $4.99 Reg. $59.99 ■a^^^F Saturday &18" 19" 50% OFF December Sunday & 802 W. State St., Hastings l^t STORE HOURS: Saturday - 7 a.m.H p.m. Sunday - 6 a.m. - midnight building to serve as an alternate funeral home to their Ithaca location. The annual Christmas program at Central UMC was given Sunday evening past, direct­ ed by Ginny Kruisenga with pianist Celia DeMond and aide Toni Robinson. Among the 23 choir members those who sang solo pans were Helen Good, Lori McNeill. Rob Kruisenga, Carole Reiser, Tom Reiser. Dr. John Hemming and Lindsey Hemming. The program title was “The Voices of Christmas." The Voices of Israel), Isaiah. Gabnel , Mary. Shepherd. Star. Joseph, and Silence were done by Bill Walker, Brian Decker, Michael Licari, Andrea Botello, Andy Fems. Chelsea Bickford, Man Decker and Ashley Barcroft. Dr. Donald Ferris gave the welcoming remarks and the closing prayer. Later refresh­ ments were served in Fellowship Hall. The closing carol was sung by the choir and con­ gregation which filled the church and over­ flowed into the balcony. Kathy Good of Morrison Lake was flutist throughout the per­ formance. Amarda Wells was the narrator. Christine Cunningham was organist. Sharon Rohrbacher handled costumes. Pam Seibel and Michael Rohrbacher managed the manger scene. Chuck Rayner was sound technician. Fellowship Hall was a beehive of activity Saturday with workers on the job at 7:30 a.m. to pack the several frozen foods into family rtze bags to go with the 190 boxes and bags. By 9:30, most of the tables were empty, but again the only worker from Woodland was Ed Reiser and the Woodland deliveries had to by second trip volunteers from elsewhere. VOTE, continued from page 1 book. 1,671. The ballots were stored overnight in the vault in Smith’s office. Two ballots were challenged, one by Smith and one by Cichy. Smith later withdrew her challenge saying. "I should not have chal­ lenged it because I had access to the ballots,” a reference to the fact that because the ballots were stored in her office vault overnight, she could have used that access. The challenge by Cichy was withdrawn when it became clear the challenged ballot would not alter the out­ come. Rook picked up two additional votes to have a final total of 798. while Kahllo picked up three for a final total of 793. As in the Prairieville Township clerk’s race where voters did not vote for the office of township clerk, there were ballots without votes for the office Orangeville supervisor. In answer to a question about why this occurred, Doris Marshall said, "They tend not to vote for the office if they don’t know the people running." The recount of the Prairieville Township clerk’s race also did not change the results, as Democratic incumbent Norma Jean NicholsCampbell turned back a challenge from Republican Shannon Metheny. WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE bi ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS TNe sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has Doan made m original mertgagorfo), to Great Lakes Bancorp, Mortgagee, dated April 15, 1996, and recorded on Juno 28, 1996 in Uber 664 on Page 862. In Barry county records, Mtohigan. on which mortgage there Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Nine And 94/100 DoBors (8253,109.94). inctedtag interest at 7.75% par annum. County Courthouse in Heelings at 1:00 PM, on January 8,2006. Said promises are equated in Township ot Yankee Springs, Berry County. McNgan, and are CREEK, continued from page 1 by a conservation easement through the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Before the decision came down, the insti­ tute had been paying property taxes to Baltimore Township. Michelle Skedgell. executive director al '•PCCI, said they have always been recognized as a charitable institution and that going through this process for the decision was “complicated." Whether or not the property was part of charitable institution was addressed in the decision, “...the feet that it charged fees for some of its programs and courses and placed certain restrictions on the public’s use of the property does not destroy the charitable nature of the institution." Fees that are charged for programs were considered “nominal and cover only a frac­ tion of the costs associated with the pro­ grams." The institute does not charge a fee for admission to the property, hiking and use of certain buildings and specific programs. Outlined in the decision it is noted. “Notwithstanding the fact that petitioner charges some fees, petitioner’s (institute) total revenue for the 2001 tax year was about $50,000, while its total expenses were about $1.1 million. For the 2002 tax year, petition­ er's total revenue was approximately $58 J14. while its total operating and admin­ istrative expenses were almost $1.6 million. Clearly the petitioner did not profit from the fees it charged. Moreover, the fact that the petitioner charges some fees does not destroy its charitable nature." The Appeals Court found the restrictions were reasonable for the designation for the mission of “preserving natural landscapes" for a charitable institution. The “Public Use Policy" for the institute were outlined in the appeal for the following restrictions: "The Institutes property is sub­ ject to a number of restriction. P-mcns using the property are required to enter the proper­ ty only at designated items and places. The property is not open to hunting or fishing except for controlled and designated habitat management purposes...” The Kalamazoo Nature Center recently went through a similar process to be seen as a charitable institution and exempt from property tax. Skedgell said they operate a non-profit facility that is still a private foundation and is considered a 501(cX3). Baltimore Township had until Dec. 14 to appeal the recent ruling. Baltimore Township Supervisor Richard VanSyckle said the board members decided at their meeting Tuesday night to pursue an appeal from the recent decision from the Court of Appeals. The township will take the issue to the next step to see if it can be determined that PCCI should pay property taxes. With others in the township paying the taxes that support local services, some board members believe the institute should share the burden. VanSyckle said the township has an open relationship with the institute, but the issue comes down to taxes. Public comment at the board meeting was split, with some supporting further action and others satisfied with the recent decision. North Section Ina; toenoe South 00 dagraoa 29 minutoe 06 eeoonds East 820.00 teat paraM wtth io said West 1B Ina; toenoe Souto 00 degreee 29 ulss 11 seconds East 319.81 teat; toenoe North 00 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds West. 495.00 teat to the piece of beginning, reserving there from and and running thence South 00 dagroes 29 minutes Dated: November 25. 2004 FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott, P C. Nattonai Bank Mtohigan 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Btogham Farms. Mfchlgan 48025-5822 Rte 8041109F01 09536190 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato TUB ARM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM W8X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BCjOWW YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aeto may be rescinded by tire tersotseteg mortgagee, to MORTGAGE SALE - Detouft has been made in the oondteons of a mortgage made by Ladewn R. Colard and Donato A. Coiard. write and husband, original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Jufr 31,2002, and recorded on August 8,2002 in msbument 1085325, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage toers la ctokned to be due at tos date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eleven And 84/100 Ccritors (8119,011.84). mcktorng Interest al 7.875% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mdrtgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, nofco is horab)-given tost said mortgage wii be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of toem, at puMc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 13, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the East 1/4 Poet of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West tor place of beginning; tow toe West 440 teat to tw Center of Lindsey Road; toenoe Northeast along said road 200 teat; toenoe East to a point directly North of point of beginning; toenoe South to place of begin­ ning. The redemption period ahal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: December 9.2004 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FIs 4017937F02 omn. �The Heaange Banner - Thursday. December 16. 2004 - Page 17 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY RL£ NO. 2004*24182-06 birth: October 16.1826. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Louts Ratal J. Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Heated Ml 49058 (260)045-3485 Hastings. Mtohigan 49058 LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Ttemain A AaoocieteL P.C. la a debt oottodton and we are attempting to coMact a debt and any Information obtainad wM bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condttions of a mortgage made by CLIFFORD E. FOX AND MARCIA FOX. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 2003. and recorded on May 14, 20P2. •• Instrument No. 1104315 Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE PROVIDENT BANK. AN OHIO BANKING CORPORATION, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of seventy one thousand five hundred nineteen and 67/100 Dollars ($71,519.67), including interest at 10.350% per annum, wtth adjustable rate rider. Under the power of sale contained in said mon gage and the statute in such case and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be toredoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 130 p.m. on January 6. 2005. Said promises are situated In CITY OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are LOT 4 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 6 OF AW. PHILLIPS SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. AS RECORD­ ED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period Shan bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whici case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: December 9.2004 THE PROVIDENT BANK Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR. Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P C. 401 South Old Wodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-8616 For Information please cal: (248)540-7701 (12-30) TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STEWART LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 08-11-12503700 06-11-12503800 Township Board of the Township of OrangevRe, 06-11014021-42 Barry County. Mtohigan, having received patt08-11014021-40 tone to make certain pubic improvements to Stewart Lake consisting of the application of 08-11014021-36 08-11014021-38 nenxoae treatments tor me eraoicauon or con­ 08-11014021-34 trol of aquatic weeds and plants, from record 08-11014021-32 owners of tend constituting more than 50% of 06-1101402100' foe total land area in the proposed special aooeoomore tatrid-WsoribSd tataw. has rwnvrm nw ■ reooNod Its Intention to proceed on vie petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 al the Pubic Acts of MAP OF SPECIAL Mtohigwi of 1954, n anwnded. to make said ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentattvoly determined that the coot of said Improvements shal be speciaBy assessed against seen of the tolowtog described lots and parcels of tend which are benefltted by the Improvements and which together comprise the toiowing proposed special assessment district: STEWART LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 The lots included within the proposed special aaeotement dtotrtot are depicted on the map appearing below the tats and parcel numbers. Lota and Parcels Numbered: 08-11-011-001-00 08-11-011-002-00 08-11-011-004-00 08-11-011-00800 08-11-011-01600 08-11-014-01500 08-11-014-015-20 08-11-014-015-10 08-11014-016-00 08-11-014017-00 08-1101401800 08-1101401900 08-11014019-10 08-1101402000 08-11014021-44 06-11014021-46 08-1101402200 08-1101402300 08-1101402400 08-1101402500 08-11014026-10 08-1101402700 08-1101402600 08-11-11000100 08-11-11000200 08-11-11000300 06-11-11000400 08-11-11000500 06-11-11000800 08-11-12500100 06-11-12500200 38-11-12500300 08-11-12500400 08-11-125005-00 06-11-12500800 08-11-12500700 08-11-12500800 08-11-12500900 08-11-12501000 08-11-12501100 08-11-12501200 08-11-12501400 08-11-12501500 08-11-12501600 08-11-12501700 06-11-12501800 08-11-125018-10 08-11-12502400 08-11-12502500 08-11-12502600 08-11-12502700 08-11-12502800 08-11-12502900 08-11-12503000 06-11-12503100 08-11-12503200 08-11-12503300 08-11-12503400 08-11-12503500 08-11-12503600 Boundary of Proposed Stewart Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District No. 1 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of OrangevRe wR hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at 730 p.m. at the Township Hal. 6910 Boulter Road. ShebyvRe. Michigan, to hoar and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assess­ ment district, and all ether matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file wtth the Township Clerk for pubic examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING Periodic redeterminatjons of the cost of the Improvements may be necessary, without a change in the Special Assessment District, and in that event such redeterminations may bo made by the Township Board without further notice to record owners or parties in interest in the lands in the Special Assessment District, to accordance wtth the provisions of said Act 188. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville Dated: December 7. 2004. Patricia A. Blauvaft, Cterk Township of Orangeville STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 2004-24176-OE Estate of Jeanette Payne. Deceased. Date of birth: September 03,1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Jeanette Payne, who lived at 5295 Bird Road. Hastings, Michigan teed Jtay 26. 2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ak claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Gerald M. Payne, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probale court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Date: December 8. 2004 Michael J. McPhBips (P33715) 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 Hastings. Michigan 49058-1801 (269) 945-3512 Gerald M. Payne 5295 Bird Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)948-8133 <WM*SC Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR 0FF1C E AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may be reodneted oy the foredocing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, ehatl be limit­ ed solely to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piuc InterecL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William V Sempf and Connie G Serppf. husband and wile, original mortgagors), to N8D Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 29?1983. and recorded on May 9. 1983 in Uber 253 on Page 880. and assigned by said Mortgagee to First Federal Savings A Loan Association of Rochester as assignee by an assignment dated September 1, 1967 recorded on November 2. 1967 in Uber 458 on Page 953. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Nine And 51/100 Dollars ($21,259.51), including interest at 11.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that salt, mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on January 13, 2005. — Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry Counter Michigan, and are described as: BocinningatataWBriJilRtoorih hne of section 32. town 2 north, ntae Bijsi. Sal.more township, distant north 89 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds west 879.49 feet from the northeast comer of said section, thence continuing along said north line north 89 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds west 219.46 (set. thence south 00 degrees 07 minutes 52 seconds east 1332.83 feet; thence south 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds east along the south line of the north 1/2 of the northeast W4 of said section 216.19 feet thence north 00 degrees 16 minutes 18 seconds east 1332.29 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9, 2004 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trot! A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA successor in interest by merger to First Federal Savings A Loan Association of Rochester 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 File 4042250F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE... P LEASE C ONTACT OUR 0FF1C E AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreciocing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaM be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, piue Intercut MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ths conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel James Slack, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2002. and recorded on December 5. 2002 in instrument 1093047, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five And 21/100 Dollars ($78,595.21), including interest at 11.3% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM. or. January 20. 2005 Said premises are situated to Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. Walthor Plat. Hjpo Township. Barry County. Michigan as recorded in Uber 5. Page 1. Barry County Records The redemption period shaM be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 16.2004 For more information, ptease call FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #042571F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bate THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may be STATE OF MCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 2004-24169-DE Estate cf Oren G. Lyons. Deceased Date of Birth; Rtoruary 3.1909 TO ALL CREDITORS AND TO INTERESTED PAR-RES WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHERE A80UTS ARE UNKNOWN. NAMELY FORREST LEDESEMA AND RICHARD LEDESEMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Owen MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in G. Lyons, Deceased, who kvod al 1151 E. the conditions of a mortgage made by LoRoy B Woodtewn. Hastings. Michigan died October 10. Gurndon. an unmarried man, original mortgagors), 2004 to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, Creditors of the decedent are notified that aH dated February 16. 2004. and recorded oo claims against the estate wB be forever barred February 17. 2004 in instrument 1122347, in Barry unless presented to ths parsons!;spreasntative or county records. Mtohigan. on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of k to both ths probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Sure 302. Hastings. Mtohigan 49058 and the per­ One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Ave Hundred sonal representative within 4 months after the date Ninety And 95/100 Dolors ($134590.95), including Of pubicafcn at Ms notice. ■merest al 7.125% per annum. WARNER NORCROSS A JUDO LLP Under the power ot sate containod In said mort­ David L Skidmore P58794 gage and the statute in ouch case made and prof *111 Lyon NW, Suite 900 vided. notice ts hereby given foat sta mortgage wB Grand Rapids. Mtohigan 49503 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtasi, (616)'752-2491 or some part of them, al pudto vendue, st foe Bafty MtettaO Lyons County Court touse in HaaHnga al 130 PM. on 729 W. Green Street January 20. 2005. HaaBngs, MtaNgan 49058 Said premises are situated in Wage of (289)945-2099 (12/16) Nashville, Barry County. Mtohigan. and are described as: Part of the West 50 acres of foe South 1/2 ot the Southesst 1/4 ot Section 28, Town e HOnCECF 3 North, Range 7 West Wage of NashvBa, Bbny MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE County. Michigan, described as: commencing 1038 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DffiT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER B&0W IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIU­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sta may be rescind­ ed by foe torectootog mortgagee, in foat event, your damages, V any, shal be Mted oofeiy to foe return of foe bid amount tendered at sate, plus toterest. * SALE - Detauk has been made to foe contMono of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Rm. a married man and Cerci A. Fox, hie wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor financial Services. Inc., Mortreee. dated April 19,1999, and recorded on Apr! 21. 1999 to tookument 1028371, and aeeignod by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhettan Morfoage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation aa eeeigneo by an aaelgnmont dated April 19.1999 recorded on April 21,1999 to instrument 1028372. and rerecorded on Juno 4, 1969 to tosirumont 1030860, to Bony county records, Mtohigan. on • whichmortgage there ie daimod to be duo at the date Woof foe eum of Bghty-Tteo Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight And 78/100 Dollars ($82348.78). including taterta st 7% per annum. Under foe power of safe containod to sta mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and providod, nodoo is hereby given foat said mortgage wB ba torectoood by a safe of foe mortgaged premises, or some pert of foom, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse to Heelings at 130 PM. on The redemption period shal be 12 months tram the Jtemary 6, 2005. Sta premises sre situated in Village of date of such sale. MiddtevWe, Barry County. Michigan, and are Dated: December 16, 2004 deocribod as: Lot 93. at MiddtoviBe Downs Addition c accoromg ------ — — v reieww piai , inefeor, rasisjei o, Trott« Trott, P.C. * as recorded to Uber 5 of Piets. Page 43. Barry County Records. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of indtanapois The redemption period shal bo 8 months from fka Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtanapols foe data of ouch safe, unless determined aban­ 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to Btogham Farms, Mtohigan 43025-5822 wncn case ine reoempoon ponoo snas oe m oays Fife B041749F01 mnmw from foe data of ouch sate. Of Mortgage Forectoeure Staa Dated: November 25.2004 THBRRMB*D€BTCOCL£CTOR*rr«rrFor more information, pteaee cal: NG TO C0UECT A DOT. ANY NraMMHOH FC S 248393.1304 WE OBTAM WIX MIMED FOR THAT PUAT«ITroLP.C. POBE-. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFKE AT anomeys ror ixiase Maonanan Mortgage THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE Corporalion, a Now Joreoy Corporation MUTARYDUTY. 30400 Tofegreph Rd Ste 200 ATTN PURCHASERS: ThH MN nMyM Btogham Farms, Mtohigan 48025-5822 rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In Rfe«1433lF02 ‘ omj that evenL your damages, If any, shal bo Kmllod sototy to the return of the bto amount ten­ NoBce Ot Mortgage Foreckwure Sato dered at auto, plue InterecL TMB RRM B A DttT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mads to BG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON the fxxrMons of a mortgage made by Tbnotiy J. WE OBTAM Wtk BE USED FOR THAT PUR Miller and Linda MBer. husband and wife, original POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT mortgagors), to Mortgage Acceptance Corportaton, THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Mortgagee, dated October 22.1989, and recorded tRLITARY DUTY. on November 29.1999 to instrument 1038490, and ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be assigned by ata Mortgagee to Bank Ono, Ntftonat reactaded by *o foreoioelng mortgagee. In Association, as Trustee as assignee by an aatagnthat ovonL your dome^poe, H an^^ shell bo limit ment dated October 22. 1999 recorded on June 9, od aotoiy todta return ottho bid amount ten­ 2000 in instrument 1045361, to Barry county dered at sate, ptao IntareoL records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ie MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has been made to claimed to be due at the date hereof tie eum al foe condteons of a mortgage made by John R. Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Richards and Mandy L Richards, husband and And 31/100 Dolars ($8928731), todudtog totereet wdo, original mortgagor's), to Mortgage Ooctronic at 122% per annum. Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Under the power of sale containod In eta mort­ February 27,2003, and recorded on March 6.2003 gage and the statute to ouch earn made and pro­ vided. notice ie hereby given that eta mortgage wB to toolrumant 1098862. to Barry county records. bo foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premien, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be or some part of them, at pubic vendue. M the Berry duo at foe date hereof foe sum ot Ono Hundred County Courthouse to Hastings al 130 PM, on Tteonty Thousand Sevan Hundred Thirty-Two And January 6. 2005. 41/100 Dooms ($120,732.41), todudtog interest at Said premises are situated in Township of 635% par annum. Orar«geville, Barry County. Michigan, and are' Under too power of safe containod to said mort­ described as: at the Northeast comer ot the gage and the statute to ouch case made and pro­ Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9, Town vided, noltoo is hereby given that ata mortgage w« 2 North. Range 10 West. OrangevBe Townehfo. bo toredoood by a safe of foe mortgaged premises, Barry County. Michigan; thence Eta 315 feet along or some pert of foam, at pubic vendue, at the Barry the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on degrees 45 minutes West. 1219. 6 feet along tie January 8.2006 centertine ot Lindsey Road Right-of-way tor the Said promises are situated in Township of True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degreee 45 minutes Weet. 218.8 feet along said oenteritoe; . Assyria, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: commencing at foe Northeast comer of Section thence North 83 degreee 59 minutes West 245.5 7, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West. Assyria Township. feet; thence South 77 degreee 17 minutes West. 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutae West. Barry County, Mtohigan; thence South 00 degrees 432 16 feet to the point of intersection of a line 38 minutes 31 seconds Eta along the East line of hereto under described as Ine "A"; thence North 14 atasection 2386.71 tool to foe pteoe of beginning; degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East, 380 feet, thonoo continuing South 00 degrees 36 minutes 31 more of less, along Line “A" to a point which lee seconds Eta along ata Eta bne 220 00 feet; North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West thence North 89 degrees 53 mnutoa 50 seconds if om trie i *omt oi oeg inning or mts oecnpuun, West 777.71 feet to foe conteritoe ot Case Road; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 eeoonds foonoo 22139 feet along sta oenteritoe and the arc East. 744 feet, more of less, to the Pteoe of of a curve to the right whose radius . leasures Beginning. Line "A" being described ear' 200030 feet and whose chord boars North 01 Commencing at the Northeast comer of the degree 15 minutes 00 seconds Wta 220 05 feet; Southwest 1/4 o' the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; foonoo South 89 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds and running thence West 40 rods for the Pteoe at Eta 780.87 foot to foe piece of beginning. Barry Beginning, thence Southwesterly to the SouVteta County Records comer of the Northwest 1/4 of foe Southeast 1/4 of The redemption period shal bo 12 months from said Section 9 and for the Pteoe ot Ending. foe date of ouch safe. The redemption period shal be 12 months from Dated: November 25, 2004 the date of such sale For more information, ptoaaa cal: Dated: December 2. 2004 For more information, please cel: FC W 248 593.1312 FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Attorneys For Bank One. National Association, as Systems, Inc. Trustee 304X) Totograph Rd Ste 200 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 . Btogham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Fite 4O41358F01 File #041977F01 ommok foot East of the Southwest comer at tta Soutwaat 1/4 ot said Section 26; thence North 480 feat; ' thence West 474 feet; thence North 840 feat more or less to the North Ino of South 1/2 of ata Southeast 1/4; thence East 549 feet; •fence Sou* 1320 feet more or toes to ata Mne of ata SocBon 26; thence West 75 feat more or fees to twptacb of < beginning. A parcel of land to the Southeast 1/4 of SocBon 26, Town 3 North. Rango 7 WML VMfega ot NashviNe. Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary al ata parcel described as: commendng at the South 1/4 comer of ata Section; Pienoe South 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds East along the South Ine of ata Section 1038.00 feat to the point of beginning of thia description; Pienoo North 00 degrees 15 minutes 42 eeoonds East par­ allel with the North-South 1/4 Ine of ata Section 480.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West paraBal with ata Sou* Ine 474.00 feet; thence North 00 dagroM 15 mtoutee 42 seconds East paraM wtth said North-South 1/4 line 843.51 foot to the North Ine of tw South 1/2 of said Southeast 1M; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 55 seconds Eaat along ata North me ok 540 46 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 mtoafea 51 seconds West 1323.99 feet to ata South ma; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 eeoonds West along said South line 88.40 feet to the point of beginning. �P»ge 18 - ThurxUy. DKamtxr 18. 2004 - The Hastings Benner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF BBCMGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY 5TH Oft C urr COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICADON OF NOTICE OF HEARWG FILE NO. 2004-24177-NC In the matter of Stephanie Joanna KM and Steven Joseph Kirk, minors. 70 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Euqene Joseph Kirk whose address(ei! are unknown and whose interest in the matter miy be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday. January 12. 2005 at 9:45 ajn. at 206 W. Court St. *302. Hastings, Ml 49056 before Judge Wtttem M. Doherty for foe fofiowing purpose the petition for change of name, requesting a change of name for Stephanie Joanna Kirk to Stephanie Joanna Johnson and Steven Joseph Kirk to Steven Joseph Johnson. Date: 12X7/2004 Tracy Johnson 928 E. Hickory Rd. Baffle Creek. Ml 49017 °***» Short Forectoeure Notice Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC., IS ATTEMPTS*! TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M. SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registrator. Systems, Inc, ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Mortgage, dated August 30, 2002 and recorded on September 4,2002, in instrument number 1066792, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($91,958.18), including interest at 6.75% per suwm. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 o'clock p.m., on January 13.2005. Said premises are situated In VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 30 feet North of a point where the center of State Street intersects the cen­ ter or neeo street, tnonce west along me Norm Hne of Reed Street 137 feet, thence North paraM with Suite Street 58 feet, thence West 14 feet, thence North 59 5 feet, thence East 151 feet, thence South 1173 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubtic street purposes over the east­ erly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such stoe. Dated: December 6, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., (’MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 omaa Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Safe TH® RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMADON WE OBTANf WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Leland J. Doxtader, married husband and Andrea M. Doxtader, married wife, original mortgagors), to Northern Mortgage Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 20. 1999, and recorded on April 23. 1999 in insttument 1028533, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated September 21.2000 recorded on October 24,2000 in instrument 1051107, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there I* claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Ono Hundred Eighty-Six And 46TOO Dollars ($83,186.48). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 6.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit 7 of Guernsey Highlands, a condominium accord­ ing to ths Master Deed recorded In Uber 636, Page 592. and the First Amendment recorded in Uber 668. Pago 222, together with rights in general com­ mon elements and intimited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Pubfic Acts of 1978, as amended, Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Docember 2. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *041637F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by JODI L SDLES, a alngte woman, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated March 25.2004. and recorded In foe office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 1, 2004. in Uber 1124496 of Mortgagees, on which Mortgsga there is claimed tobedueatthedateofthis notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of Ono Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven and 20/100 ($115,157.20) Dofiars, and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover in the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate containod In said Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of too statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wil be forsrioood by a sale of the promises therein described or so much thereof as may bo necessary, al pubfic auction, to foe highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse. oast door, 220 West State Street, in ths City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being ths place of holding the Circuit Court In and for said County, on February 3,2006, at IDO o'clock Eastern Standard Tims in the after­ noon of said day, and said promises wtt be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 6% interest, legal costs, attorneys' toes and also any taxes and insuranco that said Mortgagee doos pay on or prior io the date of said sate; which said promises are described in said Mortgage as fofiows. to-wtt: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 Wool thence North 00*41*4? Feat along the East Ine of sted section 1104.14 feet to the pteoe of beginning; twnoe North 88*39*35* West 280.00 toot; thence South 00*41'49* Wool partetel wfih the East section tine. 220.00 feoL thence South 88*39*36* East 273.00 feet to the centerline of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 tout along the arc of a curve to the left whooe radius measures 954.95 toot and whose chord boars North 5*20*35* East 88.41 foot; foonoo North 00*41*4? East along foe East ino of said Section 133.79 foot to foe pteoe of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shafl bo six (6) months from foe date of such sale, unices determined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA6003241a, In which case foe redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from foe date of such sate. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Cofiaction Practices Act, you are hereby advtood that this notice is attempting to collect a debt, and foat any informa­ tion obtained wB bo used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness wtfoto thirty (30) days ol your receipt of this notice, you wtt be pro­ vided with verification ol foe amount owing. Dated: December 3, 2004 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE This firm is a debt oofiactor attempting to coflact a debt, and any information obtained wB bo uood for foat purpoea Default has occurred in a mortgage by Michael P. Meed and Annette T. Mead, husband and wtio. 102 w. Carteton Center Road, Hastings. Mtohigan. to U.S.DA, Rural Development, 3001 CoBdge Rood, East Lansing. Mtohigan. dated November 8, 1964 and recorded on November 16, 1984 in Uber 282, Page(s) 05 in Barry County Records. The mortgage holder has begun no procoodhgs to recover any part of foe debt which is now $115,12937 The mortgage wB bo torocioood by a sate of foe property, at pubfic auction to foe highest bidder, on January 27. 2005 1D0 pjn. local time, at foe Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Mtohigan. The property WB bo sold to pay the amount then duo on foe mortage, together with interest at 11375 per cent forectoeure coots, attor­ ney fees, and ateo any team and ineuranoo fowl foe mortgage holder pays before foe sale. The property io located In foe State of Mtohigan, County ot Barry and la doscribod in the mortgage Commencing at foe southeast comer of Section 18. Town 4 North. Range 8 WseL foenoe west 555 feet tor foe point of beginning, foonoo north 250 loot, foenoe Waal 174 toot foonoo aoufo 250 toot, thence east to foe point of beginning. Subject to a right of way to Consumers Power Company as recorded In Uber 161 at page 8; and subject to a right of way to Mtohigan Bel Telephone Compeny as recorded in Uber 299 at page 536, Barry County Records. Subject to an ofi and gas toaoa granted to John T.Stoiiker as recorded in Uber 399 at page 21 Baa aaaignad to Amoco Production Company In Uber 414. page 724. Barry County Records. The redemption period wB be six months tram foe date of sate, but if foe property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. foe redemption period wB bo 30 days. Doted: December 16,2004 For further information contact: Rural DevotopmanL P.O. Box 129 Berrien Springs, Ml 49013 (289) 471-9111 a< 118. Kkk C. Btoworth (P39700) Attorney tor Mortgage Holder 2920 Blueberry PL Saginaw. Michigan 48803 (969) 7900968 rvwjcw wi wongsga rtxwcioourw mW TH® RRM * A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT»TTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BMORMAnON WE OBTMN WKL BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ POBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW? YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa eato amy be TUCKGARRtSON A MOORE. P.L.LC. By: Mark W. Garrison (P24088) Attorneys tor Mortgagee Banner • 945-9554 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT The City of Hustings wB conduct a public hearing as part of their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. December 28, 2004, at 730 p.m. at City Hall located at 201 East State Street Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is to afford citizens an opportunity to exam­ ine and submit comments on the proposed application made to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The City is requesting $260,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the completion of a streetscape project in the target area of the DO A District to include concrete curb and gutters, concrete sidewalks, stamped concrete crosswalks, bituminous pavement, landscap­ ing and irrigation, signage, electrical work, site work, and construction engineering, surveying and testing The target area is identified as that portion within the DDA District bound on the east by Jefferson Street, on the west by Church Street and on the north by Court Street. Further information, including a copy of the City's community development plan, the description of the project and the Notice of Intent to apply for CDBG funding is available for pubfic inspection at City HaH during normal business hours. Comments may be submitted in writing through December 23. 2004, or made in person at the public hearing Citizen views and comments on the proposed application are welcome. Daryte Benjamin-Forties Community Development Director Thomas E. Emery City Cleric The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and senrices upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone 269X45-2468 or TDD call relay senrices 800/649-3777 403 South Superior, PO. Box 680 Afoion. Michigan 49224 (M3) PX, « ATTEMPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY NFORMADON OBTAMED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 09-7408 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaufi has boon made in foe conations of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL HASKINS and MARY BETH HASIONS, HUSBAND ANO WFE. to Mortgage Electronic AagMration Systems, Inc., (*MERS*) sotoiy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, WC.. Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on February 14, 2003, in Instrument 1097662, Berry County Records, Mtohigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at foe date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($100300.86). including interest at 5375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foat said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at ths Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. MtoNgan, at 1 DO o'clock pjn., on January 8,2006. Said promisss are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, Barry County, Mtohigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on foe South Ina of Section , i own 4 rronn, nange • west, wouiftano Township, Barry County. Mtohigan. detent Weet 687.88 foot from the Southeast comer of said sec­ tion; foonoo West along said South Ine, 642.00 toot; foonog North 00*19*3? East 339.00 feet; thence East paraM with said South Ina, 642.00 feet; thence South 00*19*3? West 339.00 tost to the pfarw of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubfic highway purposes over foe Southerly 33 toot thereof tor Jordan Road. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19,2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Mortgagos PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufi has been rrade in foe oondteona of a mortgage made by Joi Heather Giaahaan, a aingto woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Etoctronto Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 7,2003, and racordaSon August 22, 2003 in instrument 1111686, in Bany county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is deimed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum of Mnety-Hve Thousand Stic Hundred Thkty-Rve And 88H00 Dofiars ($95,635.88), todudng Interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of aate containod in said mort­ gage and foe atatote In such case made and provktod, nofioo ia hereby given thte said mortgage uM bo foredoaed by a aate of foe mortgaged promisee, or some part of foam, at pubN: vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on January 20,2005. Sard premises are situated in Townabip of Johnstown, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning st a point on the East and Waat 1/4 Bna of Section 31. Town 1 North. Rar^o 8 West, Johnstown Township, Bany County, Mtohigan, distant North 88 degreee 57 minutes 00 seconds West 880.00 feat from the East 1/4 poet of said eestion; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds Waat parafiai wfih foe Eaat Ine of old Section, a defence of 4983 tooL foenoe North 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds of 220.00 feet; thence North 00 degrsee 55 minuteo 00 eeoonds East 4983 toot to said East and Wool IM too; thence South 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 220.00 tost to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such safe, untoss determined aban­ doned in aooordanoo wto MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from foe dale of ouch sale. Paled: Dscombor 16,2004 For more Information, ptoaeo cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farma, Mtohigan 48025-5822 Fife P042334F01 Notice Ot Mortgage Forectoeure Sate TH® RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTPSG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY tttFORMAOON WE OBTAIN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUKtoCR BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo reedntted by the forestoeing wrirtgagii In that avenL your ttewisgss, It any, ebeS be Matt­ ed ootely to the return of the bM aamunt ten­ dered at aate, piuo Merest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condttions of a mortgage made by Craig V. Joslyn and Taha A. Joalyn, hueband and wfie. orig­ inal mortgagors), to America's Whotesate Lender. Mortgagee, dated October 28,1998, and recorded on November 6. 1998 in instrument 1020417, in Barr/ county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there ie claimed to bo duo at tie date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Six And 61/100 Dofiars ($106,788.61). Including interest at 6375% per annum. Under the power of aate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provrceo, nonce ■ nereoy given mat san mongage ww be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of foem, at pubfic vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouae in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on Jmuwy 13. 2006. Said premises are situated in Vfitega of Middtevlfie. Bany County, Michigan, and are daacribad as: Lol 9, Bryanwood retetes, accordng to the ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plate. Page 14, Barry County Records. The rsdsmption period shall ba 6 monfos from foe date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In aooordanoo wto MCLA 8003241a, in which caae foe redemption period she! bo 30 daya from foe date of such sate. Dated: December 9,2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dfo/e America's Whotesate Lsndor 30400 'totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtohigan 48025-5822 Rte 8041646F01 amm AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BFORMATXM06TAMEDWIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. NOTFY (M6) MXI00 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALEDafeufi having been made in foe terms and oondtiona of a certain mortgage made by Chad L Suntitan, married to Sharon Surtoan of Bany County. Mtohigan. Mortgage to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated foe 14fo day of October, AX. 2002, and recorded In the office ot foe Ragletor of Deeds, tor foe County ol Barry and State of Mtohigan. on foe 5M day of December. AJD., 2002. in Mkument No. 1093085 of Bwry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wft foe 20th day of October, A.D. 2004, aaaignad to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beech Mortgage Loen Trust 2002­ 5, thru mesne assignments and recorded on November 8,2004 In the office of Register of Deeds inlnetiument No. 1138815 forsaid County ofBarry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due,atfoed8leoffoi8notioe,forprincipalandintereaL foe sum of $56317 .18 (FMy six foouaand. Mna hundred seventeen dofiars and eighteen cents) indudtog intereal thsre on at 10.95% (ten point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit procaedhgs al tew or in equity hav­ ing bean Instituted to recover lie debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of foe power of aete contained in said mortage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stele of Mtohigan in such caae made and provided, notice la hereby given foal on. foe 6fo day of January, A.D.. 2005, at 1D0 o'clock said mortgage wtt be torectoeed by a sale at pubic auction, to foe high­ est bidder, at foe Bany County Courthouae to Hastings, Ml, Barry County. MtaMgan, of foe premiaee daacribad to said mortgage. Which said premiaaa are described as fofiows: Al foat certain piece or parcel of land situate to foe VBage of Naahvtto. to foe County of Barry and Slate of Mtohigan and described as fofiows to wt: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 7 of foe AW. PNttpa AddMon to the VBage ot Naahvlte, to the Township of Castleton; according recorded plat thereof. Tax D: 52-170607-007-00 ine reoornprxxi penoo snail oe six mornns num the date of such sate, unless datermtoed abandonsd to accordance wfih 1948CL 6003241a, to which case foe redemption period shal be 30 days from foe date of ouch aate. Dated: December 2004 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A RES CO.. LPA BY: Dental E. Beat (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Wafiman. Weinberg 8 Raia Co.. LPJL 755 W. Big Baevar Road. Sofia 1820 Troy, Mtohigan 48084 WWRP03930456 nmo (12130) Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Cpmpany INTXF-ST RAIL aoDucr MYcorF.xrd DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2004 10:00 AM. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP HALL 3100 E. DOWLIHQ RD. DOWLING, Ml 30 Yow Ftxad - Btwocidy 20 Yeor Fixed 20 Ycor Fixed - Biweekly IS Yeor Fixed 15 Yeer Fixed Biweekly 7YcarBa!looo 3YorAKM 1 Year ARM S.42S 5.730 SJ7S 5 500 5.125 5 250 5000 5.750 5.125 KXbJS APR 000 SAS' 5.7W 5453 5370 5223 5 342 5.113 7.974 7 421 000 000 000 000 000 000 0.00 0.00 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 ABraMatffaarv«MWIX1(MN AmmI NkvbMvi laM>(4F*)a«bwdoa*lom»0WMof lirjOOMuHon KudbMdoaMOanMkhpr.nMMBofXJTSM.lOyT ftMd b<»'a>ypy«MMibMadaaM0br»wM7payw>MrfUVI 70 »yr faadbawdm 240 fMfcb pay* C/MSO ts. 20 yt fuad bwatfy bwad oa 451 NwaUy |yn of SJ4J13 ISnfaadbaaadoaitOMoodily payromrfI7V7J2; ISnfaadbraaWIytMad as J47 tonmfciy payoMHi of MQJ0 7 yr baMooe haaad oo B4 MAly paymam of SS42 SJ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 2004 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain A Aeeocietee, P.C., io a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained wilI bo ueed for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN SCHNITTKER III to Cl VITAS BANK, now known as FIFTH THIRD BANK. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK. Mortgagee, dated June 21. 1999, and recorded on July 7.1999. as Instrument No. 1032187 Barry County Records, huchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy six thousand five hundred eighty two and 52/100 Dollars ($76,582.52), including interest at 7.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings.. Ml. at 1:X p.m. on January 6. 2005 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVIUE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 22. JOHNSON'S ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3141a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated December 9.2004 FIFTH THIRD BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Oid Woodward Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C O LLE C T A DEBT ANY IN FO R M ATI ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, ahaM ba HmH> ad aototy to the return of the bid amount tondared at aate, ptaa Intaroat MORI GAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Wilcox and Brandy Wilcox, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on November 24, 2003 in instrument 1118100. in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due el the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six And 81 DOO Dollars ($102,756.81). including interest al 9.5% per annum .. • . ~ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice « hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 99 feet of Lot 227 of the City . Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sale. The Barry County 3oad Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2005 Budget. The hearirg will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Histings, Michigan, at 10:00 A.M. on Decenber 28. 2004. A copy of the proposed bidget is available for inspection at the Read Commission office. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 14, 2004, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE The City of Hastr.igs has openings on various Boards and Commissions starting n January 2005. If you are interested m serving on any of these Boards or Commissions, pteaae contact Mayor Bob May al Qty Hal. 269-945-2468 Apptecabons are available at City Hal. Monday-Fnday between 8.X a.m. and 5 X p.m. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. employees would like to thank Dr. Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. Dr. Daryl S. Larke, M.D. Dr. Eric S. Leep, D.O. Dr. James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. and Lori Burrows, Practice Manager ...for giving us the ability to challenge ourselves, allowing us professional growth, an outstanding benefit package and 'rearing a family atmosphere hat make it such a wonderful place to work. Your generosity is greatly • Medical Records: (from left to right) Charity. Kala. Rachel, Linda. Dated December 9. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trod & Trad. P.C. Attorneys For New Century Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4042199F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 26, 2X1, by Amy D. Wrtzei. a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on June 19. 2X1, in Document No. 1X1739 (the ■Mortgage'), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 66/IX Dollars ($13,550.66), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that or Thursday. January 13. 2X5. at 1X o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, to' the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 701 N. Wilson St.. Hastings. Michigan. The length of the redemption period writ be six (6) months from the date ot the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days frem the date of such sate. Dated: December 16. 2004 Mainsheet Savings Ba.ik, FSB . By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Mrfter. Canfield. Paddeck and Stone. P.LC 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49X7 (1/8) Teai Leaders: (from left to right) back: Kim. Pat, Paula: front: Charit. Shannon, Melissa. Phyical Therapy: (from left to right) Kristy. Melissa. Phil. Sandy Iront Desk: (from left to right) Missy. Sara. Lisa. Shannon. Clinic: (from left to right) back: Pal. Bonnie. Cari; front: Jamie, Brenda. Lisa, Deb. Linda. Billing: (from left to right) Kelly. Jim. Kim. Ashley. �Page 20 — Thursday. Decambar 16.2004 — The Healings Banner CHURCHES, continued from page 15 $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600________ AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, indudes pillowtop mattress set. $1,800 new, sell $350/best. (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE .with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 BANK SAYS SELL! New re­ po 3 bedroom, 2 bath over­ sized mast bedroom for wa­ terbed and glamour bath. Save SLOOOs! $29,876. Four Seasons Factory Outlet, (877)738-1090. $0 DOWN NEW homes! If you are renting we can build you a new beautiful home on land with garage for less than you are paying now. Packages as low as $687 per month. Less if you already have your land. Four Season Factory Outlet (877)738­ 1090. FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY Outlet Factory direct pricing takes out the middle man. You save big $$ Modu­ lar homes at prices so low 1090. DAYCARE OPENINGS for 1st shift ages 4-12. Also 2nd shift, ages 2-12. Just 5 miles North of Hastings by Air­ port Rd. & State Rd. Food program, F1A accepted and lots of TLC. Call (269)945­ 9612. License f DF08026355. BRISTOL LAKE: cozy one bedroom cottage, no smok­ ing or pets, $475/ month plus utilities, security depos­ it and references. (269)721­ 3434 MEADOWSTONE APART­ MENTS AND MEADOW­ STONE HOMES in Hast­ ings. Call for monthly spe­ cials. (269)9454)906 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set, bought/never used. Cost over $800. (517)204-0600 CHRISTMAS TREES: fresh cut wreaths - Poinsettias. Taylor Nursery, 6550 Lacey Road, (269)758-3787. THANK YOU TO all ine family A friends for all the cards, calls A flowers in the recent low of our Granddaughter Amber Jo. A special thank you to Scott Danieb at Daniels Funeral Home for his caring A kindness A a beautiful FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909._______________ FOR SALE: 700-R4 transmis­ sion 2wd, $125; 4WD, $150; w/transfer case, $200 and a few other parts for S series. Radiator for '87 Olds brand, new never used. Please call evenings (269)838-4070. LEER TRUCK TOPPER 8ft $350 obo. (616)633-6119 or (269)945-1855 RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL WORKS: 801 W. State Street, Hastings. Holiday gift certif­ icates available for those hard to buy for cars: $59.99; Mini Vans, small SUV's, $79.99; 3 door & 4 door trucks, large SUV's, $89.99. ALWAYS AFFORDABLE! 8.30am to 5:00pm, call Rick (269)9484)958. HASTINGS 4 RANDY WILCOX 12/9/63-12/19/95 It took only a second for you to go away. You were so young, to let you go. We have photos and many ’ memories. You are our keep­ sake, our memory. As time goes by, we will miss you more. Reality cannot change, our wishes that you were here. You always had a kind word for aU. And you live in our hearts every day. We think of you often, smiling with a sigh. We still have pain, but it has eased. We love you! Dad, Mom A family! THE BACK ROAD PITT STOP: formerly know as the Lacey Party Store is now open under new manage­ ment Located 3 miles W. of M-66, 5 miles E of M-37. Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-9pm. Sunday 9am-6pm. (269)758-4040 FOR SALE* 1990 3d Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. ROTTWEILER MIX PUP­ PIES: for sale, just in time for Christmas - 4 males, 3 fe­ males, mother is on sight. 17)8520527 «f- 1W0 FORD F-150: runs md CASHIER: IMMEDIATE drives great, *500 OBO Call POSITION available for full (616)6334119 or (269)965­ ■w — fone or part time. Interest 1855.’ "Ts-MT-V * ing and very challenging. 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX AU wheel drive, loaded, $16,000 obo (269)945-5259. Henry (Hank) Brooks Sept. 25,1931-Dec. 17,2001 Memories are treasures that time cannot destroy, they are the happy pathways to yesterdays bright joy. So sadly missed by Dee A Family DAYCARE HAS The Gun Lake Community Church will have two Community Christmas Eve serv­ ices. at 6 and 11 p.m. The Gun Lake Community Church is at 12200 W. M-179 Highway. For more information call 795-7903. Woodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish's Christinas Eve Candlelight Communion Service will be held Friday. Dec. 24. The casual, family-centered worship will begin at 7 p.m., followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. Worshippers will be greeted by the numerous luminaries that annually surround the traditional country church located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. “It is our gift to our neighboa and all those who pass by.” said Dena Chase, worship chair. "Woodgrove may be located in the country, but it is on the wsy to many places in the HastingsLakewood area. We want to remind people that Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, is the one who brings all of us together for our celebrations and family gatherings.” The world’s favorite Christmas song. “Silent Night,” will be the theme of service of carols and scripture readings. Youth will help tell the story of the origin of “Silent Night." Amber and Kristen Chase with sing the carol in German and it will be played on the guitar by Olivia Barker. Dramatic tableaus of other “Silent Nights” will be presented, including the birth of Jesus Christ “Because the Christmas sea­ son is so hectic, we often find it difficult to identify with the 'holy hush* of the night when the Prince of Peace was born among us.” said Pastor Roberta Shaffer. “Peace may never become a reality in our world, until we make a practice of pausing from our daily routine, in all seasons, to wait and listen for the still small voice of God.” Nashville United Methodist Church at 210 E Washington EMPLOYMENT OPPOR­ TUNITY: cashier/clothing sales. Chailenging full time or part rime opportunity with benefits available. Re­ sponsibilities include cash­ iering, pricing of merchan­ dise, restocking, assisting and advising customers on merchandise selection, etc. Clean working environment. Enjoyable, challenging work. Apply in person or send re­ sume to: Kim Denny, c/o Bob's Gun A Tackle Shop, 2206 W. M-43 Hwy, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. PROPANE DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED: Propane delivery experience prefer­ red. Must have valid CDL. w/dass B Hazmat A tanker endorsement Apply at Dia­ mond Propane, 301 E Broadway, Woodland. WANTED: live in care giver, free room A board + wages to assist elderly woman. Must have references A be mature, call (269)367-4390 mornings. HMltnga on State <O) THORNAJ’LE TOWNSHIP — Trooper Mike Behrendt of the Michigan State Police post in Hashes is looking for more information about an animal cruelty case. Someone pparently skinned a dog oo Jackson Road and afterward the animal was thrown into swamp oo the north side of the road, where a pedestrian found it on Wednesday, fcc. 8. The dog apears to be possibly a small Doberman pinscher, either a puppy or a minia­ ture pinschet?vith a full tail. If anyone las any leads or has lost a dog matching the description to call The MSP Hastings poster (2t>9) 948-8283 or Bany County Silent Observer at I-8OO-31O-9O31. Domestic violence suspect sought HAS TING — Officers are investigating a domestic assault that was reported on Dec. 9 in the 700 hick of S. Dibble Street. Officers reponded to the 11:15 xm complaint after witnesses called Bany County Central Disptch to report a dispute between tic 25-year-old victim and her former boyfriend. Wen officers arrived they were unable to find either party and found that the interior of hcnc to be ransacked. Officers lasted the victim at a family member's residence three hours later. The victim told officers hat the 30-year-old suspect showed up al the residence in violation of a pre­ vious bond audition for a similar incident The nctim left the area and went to a friends and then to <amily members home. The Victims Services Unit was called to the scene to assist Officers rere unable to locate the suspect but will be seeking charges against him for violating hisiond conditions and domestic assault. The compkint has been forwarded to the Bany County Prosecutors Office for review. SUV rjns off road, strikes tree ■ndNg**atiUMB>dU(kn*iM£te°Rr He was cbicated and taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Further information, including hisname ard condition, was not released. DELTON: house for sale or rent Cozy 2bd., price re­ duced to $59,000. Will gxlsider all offers. Possible rent­ al, $550 per month Call 269­ 370-4556. Two teens arrested, another sought y Bolthouse. 18 of Hastings, charged with possession of alcohol, con­ sumption by l minor, and for being in possession of false identification that depicted him o teen-agers were arrested and another is being sought in connection ss being 23 pars of age. Officers located a bottle of Captain Morgan Rum in tris posses­ stall fraud Whitney. last Friday atof Plumb's Grocery. sion. Also arcsted was Andrew 19. Hastings, charged with minor in possession to the area at 12:30 a.nt, assisted by the Barry Sheriff’s Department of alcohol byconsumption. x?ated con frobut n tednot about the incident. Onecharges subjectare fled the area on The third abject has beenand identified named, and similar being sought vo were taken into custody for being minors in possession of alcohol for his arrest B « identification. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE rnjfcWER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYOUTY. In ed aotaty to the return of the bid amount ton* MORTGAGE SALE -Detect has bean made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Clark, a single man and Betty Jo Noorman, a stogie woman as joint tenants, original mortgagors), to David Piccinini. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003, and recorded on April 24,2003 to instrument 1102644, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee aa eseiyiss by an aaaignment dated April 16. 2003 recorded on September 10. 2003 to instrument 1113404, to Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four And 67/100 Dollars ($112,894.87), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage Said premises are situated in Township ot Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the South 1/4 pool of said Section 18; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 " 1 48,4®. #55. »25 I FRfcSXTLSIZ&O I OKUrtTMUK(PG-t3) Anima cruelty case under investigation iy*t the comer of Stow Lake County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on ' PUPUSHER'S NOTICE: HASTING — Hastings police officer Joe Booher was directing west bound traffic from State onto Cok when he was struck by an east-bound vehicle last Friday evening. Booher wa treated al Pennock Hospital and released, and is expected to fully recover, Hastings oficers had been assisting the Barry County Sheriffs Department with traffic control at thentersection of Cook Road and West State Street, as traffic tieups were occur­ ring due to at accident deputies were policing near Wal-Mart. Booher wa struck by a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Hastings teen who apparently did not see the oficer as she proceeded to the east. The accident occurred at 6:05 p.m.. with rain/overcastdry weather conditions making visibility poor at best, which athorities said appears to hex factor in the accident the vehicle 4s reported by rescue personnel to be injured and not moving. torocioood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or M.TS 0AM.Y Ma——a Office! struck by vehicle near Wal-Mart SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A traffic accident was reported to 911 Central NEW (517)852-0319. sume to Kim Denny, c/o Bob's Gun A Tackle Shop, Inc., 2208 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058.__________ Son a misunderstanding NASHV1L.E — A man has confessed that the reported attempted abduction last week in Nashville dually was a case of mistaken identity An eighl-yar old girl was playing at the playground of the Maple Valley Alternative Education. w>en man driving a black van pulled up and asked her if she wanted any candy. The victim m from the suspect, who later uonfessed to Nashville Chief of Police Garry Barnes that h thought the child was his grandchild. 1/4 of said Section 18. 2373.68 foot, to Pte port of beginning of the parcel of land heroin described; thence North 00 degrees 47 minute* 32 seconds the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4, 888.13 toot: thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel with the South lino of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18.285.45 feet to the East Ine of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 18; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds East, on said East Ine 689.16 feet, to the South Ine ot the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. thence South 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West, on said South line, 285 45 toot to the point ot beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: December 2. 2004 For more information, ptease call FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8041311F01 0RM7W7 Motorist arrested for driving drunk HASTING — Jason Bum. 23. of Freeport, was arrested early Friday on charges of operating a vhicle while intoxicated, second offense, after he was stopped for driving errat­ ically in the DO block of West North Street Hastings Oty Police observed the erratic driving beginning at Apple Street and it con­ tinued north found for several blocks until the time of the nop. The invocation revealed that the driver had been drinking and after registering a blood alcohol comet of .22*. which is more than two times the legal limit. Handgin found on Middleville street M1DDLEVLLE — Two men walking along the road reported to 911 that they found a handgun rn tk middle of the street near the 300 block of Arlington last Friday. The gun mm turned over to an employee at a business nearby and then given to a Bany County Sher f’s deputy. Vehicfe crashes into house front porch HASTING — Officers are investigating a personal injury accident that occurred Tuesday at Hi intersection of North Broadway and West Sure Road. A Hasting: officer witnessed the accident happen and was on scene immediately. The 1:15 p.m. aecdent occurred when a vehicle driven by Paul Walker. 53, of Freeport, went to turn left ontoWesl State Road from North Broadway, turning into the path of a south bound vehicle drivel by Jeffery Unger. 26 of Sand Lake. The Unger vehicle lost control after it glanced off Be front of the Walker vehicle, then hit an embankment causing the vehicle to go airborne hr more than 20 feet before hitting the front porch of the residence on the southwest cotter of the intersection. Unger wasjansported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, His condition was not knout. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 16, 2004 - Page 21 2004 ^ktislmas facade Conductor Harry Doele leads the "Pennock Polar Express" through the streets of Hastings during the 40th annual Christmas Parade The "Pennock Polar Express' heads off for the North Pole after picking up a load of children from Hastings. Pennock's first place float allowed the young and old to relive the magic of Its namesake. Earning first place and a $50 Bronner’s gift certificate in the Residential Holiday Decorating Contest for Barry County was the home of Ron and Pam Barnes, located at 1955 Campground Road. Hastings. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer (far right) presents the gift certificate and honor to the couple. Taking first place in the float contest was the "Pennock Polar Express' by Pennock Health Senrices. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer and Hastings Moose representative Kandy Wittmeyer present a cer­ tificate to Harry Doele and Chris Jacoby. fl In the Residential Holiday Decorating Contest for Barry County second place and also the winner of a $50 Bronner's gift certificate went to Marianne Slocum, for her home at 1870 Woodruff, Hastings. Slocum receives the honor and gift certificate from Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer. Third place in the float contest in the 50th annual Holiday Parade went to "Put Jesus in the Heart of our Hometown hristmas" by New Lite Assembly. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer and Hastings dose representative Kandy Wittmeyer present a certificate to Caden Rivera. Jennifer Rivera and Bill Rivera. "Home Sweet Home" by MalnStreet Saving Bank, featuring a gingerbread house, earned second place in the Christmas parade float contest. The float said, "Bringing You Home Sweet Home Since 1924." Employees passed out [sweet treats throughout the parade route. Barry County Area Chamber ol [Commerce Director presents a certificate to David Hatfield. �Page 22 - Thursday. December If. 2004 - The Hasftngs Banner Delton-Kellogg schools reducing budget deficit by Marcie Wwtover Staff Writer A deficit reduction in the deficit and plans for a new after school program were high­ lighted by Superintendent Ron Archer at the Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting Monday night. Archer said they were able to further reduce the school district’s deficit from Lee Patterson remembered as public servant When R. Lee Patterson was buried Wednesday, Dec. 15, he was remembered by friends and family for putting his faith into action and for his work, which helped shaped the governments of two communities. His death on Saturday, Dec. 11 was caused by pneumonia complicated by emphysema. Many who never met him are familiar with Patterson Road, which was named after his family. For more than 40 years Patterson. 81. had worked first for Cascade Township as super­ visor. treasurer, assessor and township man­ ager. He was also an assessor with the Kent County Bureau of Equalization. He was bom in Cascade Township and moved to Thomapple Township in 1979. Patterson served on the Barry County Planning Commission and the Thomapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals. He is survived by his wife Hazel, “Lucy” (Sarver) and daughter Roxanne “Rockie “ Patterson who was a kindergarten teacher at McFall Elementary School and son Randall of Byron Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Cascade Christian Church Chapel. Contributions can be made to the Kyle Patterson Camp Scholarship Fund at Cascade Christian Church. 2829. Thomapple River Drive. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. For more details see the obituary in today’s $490,000 to $440,000. The deficit amount normally is taken out of the school’s fund bal­ ance. or savings account, which is just over $2 million. The reduction is a positive indication for the school district and demonstrates that it may be ’‘better off' than previously thought. Archer noted. There may be more positive news if the slate keeps its funding promise of $6,700 per pupil, which would mean taking $100,000 more off the district’s projected deficit. School districts like Delton Kellogg were cautious when contemplating receiving the actual $6,700 per pupil funding. In preparing the school budget, officials said Delton Kellogg faced $600,000 in cuts, which also have been reduced to $500,000 with the addition of some positions. Schools will know even more about future funding after the next revenue conference in January. While Delton Kellogg faces a tight budget, many outside sources such as parents and stu­ dents have been workii.g to provide addition­ al programs. Archer said they arc working on an after­ school program that was prompted by a $500 donation from a parent. The elementary has been working on grants to help with the start-up cost of the program. To pay for salaries for those working on the program there will be a fee. which depends on ability to pay. The after school program may ran for an hour and a half, with academically enhanced programs. The time line for beginning the program could be as soon as mid-January. In other business Monday evening, the school board: • Acknowledged the hard work of some high school students during the Academic Spotlight. High School Principal Paul Blacken said, “(We’ve) got a lot of great kids here tonight (at the meeting).” Blacken read the names of the students and each was honored with applause and congrat­ ulations for their work. The girls’ cross country team, coached by Dale Grimes, went on to be conference champions. The team also was third in Michigan academically, with a team grade point average of 3.874. They were also 22nd in the state Division III finals at Michigan International Speedway south of Jackson. Team members include Nikki Bechtel, Jenny DeGocde. Santa Dimante. Christina Fleser, Carolin Humphrey. Whitney Knollenberg, Jessi Searles, Chelsea Stephens. Kristin Wilfinger. Laura Crookston. Marissa Ingle. Aliscia Leo, Melissa Robbins. Bailey Lester and Katherine Goy. The sideline cheerleading squad won its conference championship and was coached by Teresa Dclphiano Team members includ­ ed Laura Bortle, Siobham Campbell, Stephanie Desness. Nicole Dykgraaf, Jackie Engie. Lindsay roster, Katelin Hammond. Rachel Humphreys. Amanda Hunter, Mallory Hunter, Michelle Kramm, Kelly McIntyre, Whitney Munson, Hilary Phelps, Jessica Sweat. Courtney S winehart and Kate Tomlin. The fall all-conference athletes also were acknowledged, including Whitney Knollenberg, Marissa Ingle, Kristin Wilfinger, Nikki Bechtel. Santa Dimante, Andrew Ouding. Dan Roberts, Tom Sigler, Rex Fetterly, Mallory Hunter. Courtney Swinehar:. Siobhan Campbell. Rachel Humphreys. Brandon Butziris, Kyle Ferris, Corrie Latta. Alex Culbert and Jordan Haines. All-county athletes included Marissa Ingle, Andrew Ouding, Corrie Latta. Chris McGee, Alex Culbert, Alex Alaniz and Nathan Farrell. Honored for academic All-State for cross country were Marissa Ingle, Whitney Knollenberg and Kristin Wilfinger. • Accepted the bid for $16,736 for asbestos removal from Taplin in the elementary tun­ nels, at the southeast end of the building and a section of the middle school floor. The work will be done during the Christmas break. • Accepted the bid for two used bus bids for $2,860 from Mathies and Sons. • Heard building updates, including a report that the elementary is looking into an after-school program. The anti-bullying pro­ gram that has been worked on at the elemen­ tary should be wrapped up by mid-January. There will be a holiday assembly at the ele­ mentary Friday at 1:45 p.m. For the high school. Principal Paul Blacken paper. SAVE DURING THE talked about the recent inquiries into elimi­ nating the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) at the high school level and replace it with an ACT (American College Testing) or standard test. High schools are currently looking at strategies for this change. The middle school will be having a talent show this Friday beginning at 1:30 p.m. The For the technology department they are working on new food service software pack­ age and they recently completed a “give­ away." where older computers were given to teachers for additional computers in their classrooms. • Archer noted they arc u orking on the new signs for the middle school and high school. students who are in the Ski Club will be tcamingup with those at the high school. Rutland, Hastings townships no longer to have own deputy by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Rutland Township will receive no funding suppen from the Bany County Board of Commissioners for road patrol, it was announced last Wednesday night at the Township Board meeting. Supervisor Jim Carr said the proposed slid­ ing scale for the cost of the deputy was denied by the County Board's Central Services Committee. Also denied was last year’s arrangement for a deputy, with the county paying 90 per­ cent and Hastings and Rutland townships sharing the remaining 10 percent Because other areas in the county support their own law enforcement such as Middleville. Prairieville and Nashville, Rutland was told to lock at other options. When the County Board adopted its 2005 budget Tuesday morning. Commissioner Sandra James, who represents Rutland, told her colleagues she was disappointed ow the county’s decision not to fund the deputy, but she understood the reasons. Carr noled there are a lol of other avenues to investigate if the township wants to contin­ ue with law enforcement. In other business last Wednesday night, the Township Board: • Adopted the 2005 budget, outlined on Oct 21. which has general fund revenue esti­ mated at $389,654 and expenditures forecast at $478,560. The difference between the rev­ enue and expenditures is $88,906, which will be absorbed by the fund balance, or savings account Itwas noted that in expendi­ tures, there was an additional $50,000 expected to cover costs for the Irving Road improvement special assessment When the funds from the residents' assess­ ments come in to the township coffers, they will cover the costs, so the $50,000 will be repaid. In the area of revenue, the top items include property taxes, administrative fee charges and statutory revenue sharing. The statutory revenue sharing is esti­ mated at $245,000 The expenditure is outlined in categories that include govern­ ing body, supervisor, assessor, elections, clerk. Board of Review, treasurer, zoning admin­ istrator, building and grounds, cemetery, street lights and road maintenance, engineer. Planning Commiaaion. Zoning Board of Appeals, attorney and auditor fees. • Adopted a resolution setting officials' pay: supervisor annual­ ly at $21,500; clerk at $25,000; treasurer at $22,000; and trustees at $80 per meeting attended. • Heard a presentation from Dixie StadelManshum about the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and a request for fund­ ing. She asked for a three-year commitment, starting the first year with $1X154.10. The mission of the alliance, she said. “.. as to create an environment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in Barry County consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life." The alliance was given its initial seed money from the county. It also receives some funding through dues from local businesses. Stadel-Manshum noted they were not led to believe the County would not contribute Io the alliance again, but they are now also reaching out to the townships. The alliance works oo many areas, includ­ ing business retention, expansion, new busi­ ness development and economic viability of the county. Stadel-Manshum said all areas of Barry County are represented on the Alliance Board. Some Rutland Township Board membets questioned the dues structure and inquired if it could be split even ways. Board members discussed the issue and decided more information is needed before proceeding any further on the request * Heard the zoning administrators report that the department had "been extremely busy." There will be a public hearing on the master plan Wednesday evening. Jan. 19, at the Rutland Township Hall. * Heard the monthly report from Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Niewenhuis that Rutland Township had 89 calls into 911 for service He noted accidents were up during the month of November. Niewenhuis noted he enjoyed working in Rutland Township (he will remain until end of December) and that he is now taking a position at the * courthouse. Niewenhuis added that he and fellow officers will be part of a "Shop with a Cop" program, where children receive a $50 gift card spon­ sored by Pepsi and Wai-Man. The officers are volunteering their off-duty time to help chil­ dren. • Approved appointments of Marlin Walters. Kevin Allerding. Sandy Greenfieid. Rob Lee gnd Robin Hawthorne to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Returning for two-year terms on the Board of. Review are Mary Anger. Matt Howell and Ray Schaubel. • Adopted a resoluton to pursue grant application for optical scan voting system. The system reads forms filled out by voters. * Approved the schedule of meetings and holidays for 2005. The Township Board's meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. KARAOKE by Wally at the /A Shamrock Tavern 9 pm to 1 am -SaturdayDecember IT* Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. 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Staff Writer Outgoing Barn County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will not retire from law enforcement when he steps down at the end of the year. State Corrections Leadership Barry County will be host Director Patricia for the annual murder mystery dinner has fund-raiser at the Commission on Aging's Department of Corrections Parole Board. grand hall. been appointed to the Michigan Chamber member board responsible for considering of Commerce parole for eligible offenders. The appoint­ office at 221 West State St in downtown ments arc effective Jan. 30. 2005. and the Hastings. Tickets can be reserved by call­ new members will serve through Sept. 30. ing 945-2114. 2008. A Area gift The new Barry County Republican Party Executive Board for 2005-2007 is (from left) Orvin Moore as chairman, Rika Holley as vice chairwoman. Susan Vlietstra as treasurer, and Tom Evans as secretary. The three new members are part of a ten- Tickets may be purchased at the Barry County L. Caruso Wednesday announced that DeBoer for Orvin Moore chosen new chairman Barry County GOP elects new board 2005 "I am happy about my new job. but I will Leadership Barry County class is also let the press release speak for me." said by Heather A. Reed Moore served on the Barry County Board approved a 13 million dollar budget for fiscal available by calling Dana Rinenberg al DeBoer Wednesday afterrKXYn when asked Staff Writer of Commissioners from 1989 to 1995. when year 2005 . He also reported commissioners 945-2114. The class begins on Friday. Jan. about his new job. The Barry County Republican Party select­ he was defeated for re-election by Tim Burd. were working on appointments to commis­ of officers Moore served as board chairman for two sions and boards, and that they can give up to years, from 1993 to 1995. $20,000 in block grants. Commissioner Jim certificate the 28. DeBoer served as Barry County Sheriff for 10 years, from 1994 to the end of this year, potluck is Jan. 1 The Nashville Strings' .annual New Dear’s Day potluck dinner will be held at noon Saturday. Jan. 1. at the Maple Leaf Orange on M-66. five miles south of Nashville Music will follow the potluck dinner, as will round and square dancing. Meat, dishes and drinks will be provid­ ed at the grange. The public is invited. For more informa­ tion. caD (517) 852-9133. a new Executive Board Thursday night. Dec. 16. of It was also reported to the Barry County French reported they were discussing a coun­ Michigan State Police post in Wayland. He Commissioners Chairman Orvin Moore first GOP that the Chamber of Commerce was ty-wide recycling program and there will be was defeated by Dar Leaf in last August’s was chosen as temporary chairman of the preparing its calendar of events and that Bay an organizational meeting at Republican primary in his bid for re-election. party and then as |>ermanent chairman. He Pointe was now operating and had sent out a Monday. Jan. 3. DeBoer was appointed to the sheriff’s pos« was selected over outgoing Secretary Bill promotional pamphlet. State Representative County Surveyor Brian Reynolds request­ in 1994 when David Wood retired with two Women Moore succeeds the retiring Mark Gary Newell reported that the election came ed a moment of silence for former County off well and that Governor Jennifer GranKolm's approval rating was down. He Commissioners Rae Hoare and Richard Landon and former State Representative after Nashville Strings’ ed he had been commander of the years left on his four-year term. Created by statute, the Michigan Parole Former Enderth. Barry County who is ^tappipg Board down after an active, but stormy fok years of leadership. 10:30 a m. Board is the sole paroling authority for felony Nominations then were made for vice also said he was glad to see that more people Frank Fitzgerald, and former gubernatorial offenders committed to the jurisdiction of the chairwoman, with Rika Holley and Denise were active in the local party and he hoped candidate Richard Headlee. all of whom MDOC The board also acts in an advisory Straley. but the latter declined the nomination. they would remain so. recently passed away capacity to the governor for all executive Holley succeeds Vivian Connor. clemency matters. Current board member­ Nominations were taken for Secretary and County Assistant ___ o ^©6 GOP, page 3 reported that the commissioners recently had Prosecutor Tom ship consists of ten full-time. non-Civil Barry Service employees who are appointed by the Evans was elected by unanimous ballot. director of the MDOC. Their backgrounds For party treasurer, a unanimous ballot was arc varied and include law enforcement, law. cast to re-elect Thomapple Township Clerk See DEBOER, page 18 Barry County Commissioner Don Nevins Susan Vlietstra. Area Grange sets music jam sessions Maple Leaf Grange will have country and bluegrass musk sessions on the sec­ ond and fourth Fridays of each month from January to May 13. The programs will be held from 7 to 11 pan. Jan. 14 and 28. Feb. 11 and 25. March 11 and 25. April 8 and 22 and May 13 al the grange, located at 7490 Assyria Road. Nashville, five miles south of Nashville on Live Nativity recalls one night iong ago M-66. There will be designated jamming and smoking areas, but no alcohol will be The village of Bethlehem came to life last Friday night at the Michigan Butch Bams on M-50 in Clarksville. Area churches transformed the storage sheds into the village with shops, inns and the court house where people registered for the census There were horses, sheep, chickens and a donkey to add to the village's authenticity. Church volunteers dressed as shopkeepers, shepherds, angels townsfolk and wise men. Real babies took turns being the Christ in the manger. June and Howard Immel of Grace Brethren are holding Trevor Simon, son of Joli and Ryan Simon. More than 500 peo­ ple visited the village. allowed. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, call (269) 948­ 3099. TK library dosed Dec. 23 ’til 2005 SW Barry Sewer Board looking for administrator The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Libixiy will be closed from Thursday. Dec. 23. through the end of the year for construction. Lights will be replaced with more effi­ by David T. Young cient ones. Editor New walking tour brochure planned money the part-time administrator will be Water Authority is looking for a part-time paid, but it has been estimated that the posi­ administrator. The person hired for the job will not actu­ tion will require about 20 hours of work per manage day-to-day sewer operations, which Scott Monroe is doing now. but will be and Vision 20-20 Tourism Committee plans to publish a new walking tour brochure of historic houses in the county, and requests owners of historic houses to contact Julie DeBoer at the chamber, 269/945-2454. to suggest inclusion of their houses. Helpful details about architecture and See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Happy holiday viewing, kids! week. Anyone interested in the job has until Wednesday. Jan. 5. to apply. There is more than just speculation that responsible for duties such as office manager, former Sewer Authority spokesperson, promotional agent, preparing Doster is lobbying to be hired for the post. the authority’s meeting agendas and budgets, Doster lost his seat on the authority when he and working with engineers, attorneys and was defeated by Guthrie in last August's auditors. Republican The authority voted 4-1 last Monday after­ noon to place an advertisement in this week’s Central Elementary second- and third-graders are greeted at the entrance of Cinema 4 in downtown Hastings as they file in for a special showing of “The Polar Express." Teachers rented the theater so the kids could get a special private viewing of the film, starring Tom Hanks. Many of the students and teachers wore pajamas to stay in character withe movie. There is no mention yet of how much The Southwest Barry County Sewer and ally The Barry Area Chamber of Commerce proposal. Party Chairman primary Mark election for Prairieville Township Supers isor. Several inside sources claim Doster has edition of the Hastings Banner. The move was met privately with some author’.' supported by Chairman Roger Turner. Tom to propose establishing the job and outlining Guthrie, Lynn Hough and Michael Herzog. its responsibilities. Robert Mack cast the dissenting vote, claim­ Doster, when ing he was not adequately consulted about the members he was chairman of the See SEWER BOARD, page 3 �P»o« 2 - Thursday, December 23. 2004 - The Hastings Banner bistory are invited, and may be mailed to the Chamber at 221 W. State St or Io the brochure subcommittee al 926 S. Jefferson St. Hastings. Photos also are welcome. New flu clinic streets in Hastings, though applications from Freeport. Delton. Woodland. Middleville. Nashville and throughout the county are invited. The committee already has the wort of the earlier historic district commit­ tee to use as a basis; this was confined almost entirely to Green and Jefferson streets. The walking tour will be designed, with photo and brief information, on 30 to 40 bouses that visitors to the city and county nary use as a guide to studying exteriors by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer hours announced Depending on tespocae, the Gm brochure may be limited to Green and Jefferson Fider Streets School in Nashville is vicliniot break-in Police arc searching for suspects after money, checks, electronics and the safe from New immunization clinic hours have the office were stolen last week when Fuller been announced by the Barry-Eaton District Street Elementary School in Nashville was Health Department, effective this month. In Barry County, at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, the clinics, which include flu the target of a break-in that police investiga­ tors believe occurred late Dec. 11 or early Dec 12. Nashville Police officer Lance shots, will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 Barbre a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday. responded to a call from the school at 5:29 There will be extended hours every first p.m. after a teacher, who had come to the Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to 11:30 school to prepare for the next day's class, a.m. and from 1 to 7 p.m. noticed that some room cupboards and desks For more information, cal) the Barry- Eaton District Health Department at (269) in some of the classrooms seemed to have been ransacked. Nashville 945-9516, extension 129. while walking by. Chief Garry Police Barnes reported it appears that the perpetrators entered the building by forcing entry through Golden Agers set HHS alumni group Christinas party elects new officers The Golden Agers of Southwest Barry New Hastings High School Alumni board officers have building before entering several rooms where the desks and cupboards were ransacked. “Il appears that whoever did this was familiar with the school because they knew County will meet at noon Tuesday, Dec. 28, been elected for 2004 and what rooms to go into and where to lode," said Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Miller said that speakers for the sound sys­ tem in the library, a digital camera belonging This will serve as the group's annual to the school personal cameras belonging to They are President Jack Smith, President­ Christmas party. There will be a catered teachers, and a laptop computer were stolen, Ranguette Ozuna, Secretary meal done by Helping Hands Catering. The along with the safe from the school office, 2005 year. elect Lois Shirley O'Connor Beck. Secretary-elect cost of the meal is $7. which contained cash from the recent PTO Donna Goucher Brown, Treasurer Donna Those planning to attend are asked to call Bachelder Kinney and Treasurer-elect Jo Ken Kahler at (269) 623-8732 by Tuesday. a check Ana Bun Miller. Dec. 21. February and cash used to assist students in The Hastings High School 118th alumni There will be a $5 gift exchange, man for banquet win be held Saturday afternoon and man, lady for lady. There also will be a door evening June 4, 2005, in the Hastings High prize and a suprise. The Golden Agers will not meet during School cafeteria. The Hastings High School Alumni board the months of January and February. will give three Dana Burgess Scholarship fund-raiser, checks from the sweatshin sales, 4964 or 945-4939. New for a PTO assembly slated for paying for field trips and other items when they can not afford them. of anniversary classes are being sought for the -I LXJalU. ----- -* Xliltiini The Rev. David W. McShane will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program school in addition to the checks and electron­ at the Thomas The McShanes moved to their new home ics. Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson on Marco Island. Fla., in 1988. spending sum­ streets in Hastings. mers at Wall Lake. David and his wife, Beth, noon Friday. Jan. 7, at as served moderator of the Kalamazoo County Council of Governments. post in Hastings was summoned to help lift Dr. McShane, who now lives on Wall Lake have four children and six grandchildren. A several fingerprints and photograph the crime east of Delton, will talk about restorative jus­ year ago they sold their Florida property, scene. Imprints of tire tracks found near the tice. an alternative to the two most common moving to Wall Lake year-round. site of the break-in were also taken. forms of retribution and welfare-style crimi­ Barnes said the police department is inves­ rNeed A Last Minute— Christmas Gift Idea? Restorative justice is topic of next First Friday session Barnes said the police report estimates that An officer from the Michigan State Police members The Barry County 4-H Teen Leadership Club completed a community service proj­ ect when the 12 backpacks they filled lor children who might need to go into foster care were delivered to the Family Independence Agency. Teen leaders used money they raised by assisting the Viking Corporation with their family picnic in August to pur­ chase the items lor the backpacks. Standing are Keith Behm and Julie Wiles horn the Family Independence Agency, and representing the dub are Nathan Hinkle. Elena Gormley and Nic Converse. more than $2,000 in cash was stolen from the awards for the 2005 year. For more information, please call 945­ Teen Leaders fill kids' backpacks a window on the southwest comer of the nal justice. Dr. McShane taught has at Western Michigan University in the College of Health tigating a report from a neighbor who report­ McShane was pastor of First Presbyterian ed seeing a dark blue or black Jeep Cherokee Church in Kalamazoo for nearly 30 years ind Human Services and at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. or Grand Cherokee near the school during before his retirement in 1987. During that non-school business hours. time he was very active in community affairs, Justice/Community Conferencing movement Anyone who may have witnessed suspi­ especially in the mental health movement, began more than a decade ago when he cious activity or has any information that serving on many agency boards and as the became may pertain to the break-in is asked to call the founding chairperson of the experimental Australian founders. He will talk about the Nashville Police Department at (517) 852­ Borgess where, how and why of a world-wide grow­ 9866. University Holistic Medical Center board. He ing movement having an influence on pri­ also a member of and chairman of the mary and secondary schools and on criminal justice systems. f .,-**> Buy a brie* and your name, your family s name or the name of your company wifi become a permanent part of the new Hastings Public Library. Each brick Thin ice still can be hazard brings us one step doser to building a library that wB provide the riormalion, resources and services weather and potential snowfall over the next Hospital/Westem Michigan Kalamazoo County Mental Health Board. His interest in acquainted the with Restorative some of its In the year following his retirement, he With the predicted forecasts of colder necessary to meet our community s needs lor years to come. Your brick wB be another bunding Nock in the few days, thin ice will remain a danger on our building campaign for the new Hastings Public Library Kent County Sheriff Department Marine Unit inland lakes. Deputy Don Hamilton of the wants all the outdoor enthusiasts to be aware Regular Bride $100 each. 4 x8.3 fines. 12 characters per line. of the thickness of ice necessary to sustain Super Brick: $1000 each. 16 x16.12 fines. 24 character per fine. certain weights. As a general guideline, three incites of ice is required for an adult person. For a few people fishing in the same general area upon a lake you should have four inches. Snowmobiles generally require at least five inches of ice thickness. Operating a motor vehicle upon the ice is never recommended. Ice does not have uniform thickness and frequent checks are necessary as you move across the lake. Use of a persona) flotation device can add a measure of safety. Don't venture out on the ice without letting family or friends know where you’re going to be. Fishing with a companion is always safer. Pull heavy additional equipment behind you to spread out the weight. Snow will insulate the formation of ice and may not be as thick under a layer of snow. Try to Icam more about the lakes that you arc going out onto. Many have natural springs or Live nativity planned in Middleville inlets where the ice will not form as quickly as other areas of the lake. For additional questions Hamilton at (616) 632-6223. call Deputy A calf and sheep are just part of the creche scene, which will be glowing with the Living Nativity at the Middleville United Methodist Church tonight (Thursday. Dec. 23) and tomorrow (Friday. Dec. 24) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Holly Trolley is visiting Middleville tonight and along with the Living Nativity outside, there will be refresh­ ments and entertainment inside the church. Dinner theater will help Leadership Barry County Leadership Barry County will be host for leadership skills for individual growth, orga­ dinner theater nizational improvement and increased com­ fund-raiser at the Commission on Aging com­ munity effectiveness.’ Last year’s event was a the annual murder mystery munity room Saturday. Jan. 22. great success, as well as a lot of fun. It truly The Thomapple Players will lend their tal­ ents to a production of "The Nicki and Ricki is a unique evening for such a wonderful organization." Rivers Show," a traveling talk show that will The ticket price is $45 per person and from Hastings and enlist the includes appetizers, a buffet dinner and some crowd in solving a murder that takes place killer' entertainment. The fun begins at 6 "broadcast" during the show. Senior Tuesday Howell, a member of the Youth Advisory Council, will play the piano p.m. with appetizers with Howell providing background music at the Commission on Aging community room. as the audience members enjoy their appetiz­ Tickets may be purchased at the Barry ers. Other YAC members are volunteering to County Area Chamber of Commerce office at help clear tables. 221 West State St. in downtown Hastings. Director of Leadership Barry County Dana Tickets can be reserved by calling 945-2114. Rittenberg said. “The tickets would make A gift certificate for the 2005 Leadership great stocking staffers and help Leadership Barry County class is also available by rail­ Barry County achieve the goals of enhancing ing Rittenberg at 945-2114. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 23. 2004 - Page 3 rea churches planning many Christmas events this week Christmas Eve and Christmas day services are planned throughout the entire Barry County area. The followis a brief outline of information on some of the activities sched­ with contemporary music and traditional services following at 7 and 11 p.m. Christmas al Grace Lutheran Church the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord on uled: Peace Reformed Church is celebrating with special events through Friday. Dec. 24. Peace is located on M-37 at Parmalee Road between Middleville and Caledonia. The first candlelit service in the new sanc­ tuary will begin at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve and will include canties and music. On New Year’s Eve, a special “lock in” event is being Christmas Eve at 7 p.m.. including Puppet Praise Ministry, and with the "midnight mass* planned for and by teens. ror more information about any of these events contact Peace Church at 616-89i-8119 or go to the website, www.peacechurch.cc. Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church are planning the annual liv­ ing nativity Dec. 22-24. the visit by the Holly Trolley Thursday evening. Dec. 23. and a can­ dlelight ser'ice Friday. Dec. 24. beginning at 11 p.m. For more information about any of comer of 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive in Caledonia Wednesday. Thursday and these events, call 795-9266. At St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville will hold its annual Christmas Eve service Friday. Dec. 24, beginning with special musical selections at 7 p.m. The serv­ ice itself will begin at 7:30. St. Francis Church is located at 11850 West Nine Mile Road in Orangeville. The First United Methodist Church at 209 West Green St. in Hastings will present Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 5 p.m. at 11 p.m. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E. North St. Hastings (across from Tendercare Nursing Home). For more information, call 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645. The 76th Street Bible Club in Caledonia presents the 31st annual Live Nativity at the Friday. Dec. 22. 23 and 24. The three performances each night are at 7 p.m.. 7:30 and 8. Dianna Lanser said the nativity presenta­ tion will include the first Christmas with live acting, live animals and music by Bible club children. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served after each performance. The Gun Lake Community Church will have two Community Christmas Eve Services, at 6 p.m. and .11 p.m. The Gun Lake Community Church is at 12200 West M-179 Highway. Tor more infor­ mation. call 795-7903. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish's Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service will be Friday. Dec. 24. The casual, family-centered worship will begin at 7 p.m.. followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. Worshippers will be greeted by numerous luminaries that annually surround the tradi­ tional country church located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. “It is our gift to our neighbors and all those who pass by.” said Dena Chase, worship chair. "Woodgrove may be located in the country , but it is on the way to many places in the Hastings-Lakewood area. We want to remind people that Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, is the one who brings all of us together for our celebrations and family gath­ erings." The world’s favorite Christmas song. “Silent Night.” will be the theme of service of carols and scripture readings. Youth will help tell the story of the origin of “Silent Night.” Amber and Kristen Chase with sing the carol in German and it will be played on the guitar by Olivia Barker. Dramatic tableaus of other “silent nights” will be presented, including the birth of Jesus. “Because the Christmas season is so hectic, we often find it difficult to identify with the ‘holy hush’ of the night when the Prince of Peace was bom among us." said Pastor Roberta Shaffer. “Peace may never become a reality in our world until we make a practice of pausing from our daily routine - in all sea­ sons - to wait and listen for the still small voice of God.” . Nashville United Methodist Church at 210 E. Washington St. will hold candlelight serv­ ices at 7 and 11 p.m. Friday. Dec. 24. There will be two Christmas Eve services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center in Hastings. The children's service will begin at 4 p.m. and the traditional Christmas mass will begin at 10 p.m.. followed by a reception in the Parish House. Emmanuel is located at the comer of West Center and South Broadway , one block south of the Barry County Courthouse. For more information, call the church office at 269­ 945-3014. Brightside Community Church, located al 8175 Broadmoor in Caledonia is hosting a Candlelight Christmas Eve service from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 24. The church is locat­ ed just north of 84th Street on the west side of the road. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information on this program and on Brightside Community Church, please visit the website at www.Brightside.org. A Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelight worship service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Dec. 24, at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The church is at 1716 N. Broadway in Hastings. The service will be in the Family Life Center. The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings invites neighbors and friends to two Christmas Eve candlelight wor­ ship services. The first service, al 7 p.m., is designed for families and children and will include music led by the Praise Team, a Christmas message from Pastor Jeff Garrison, and a special children's program "It Was the Year Before Christmas." The 11 p.m. candlelight worship will be more traditional and will include the celebra­ tion of the Lord’s Supper. Music will be led by the Chancel Choir and will include several special numbers, including "Jazz Gloria" The service will be broadcast live on local radio. “The candlelight service on Christmas is a tradition that goes back centuries.” Garrison said. “Flickers of the candles pierce the dark­ ness of night, reminding us of the light of Christ that shines in a dark and fallen world Evergreens adorn the church as a symbol of the abundant life Christ offers. The seasonal music reminds us of (he joy of angels and those who witnessed Jesus' birth. “In both services, the lights will be dimmed toward the end of the service, as candles are lit. Looking around, you can sec flames ref ect from the eyes of family and friends, and you'll experience a holy moment.” For more information call First Presbyterian at (269) 945-5463. The church is located at the corner of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the Barry Count) Courthouse. Holiday season drunk driving campaign under way in area The Hastings Police Department is encour­ penalty that's included in the driver responsi­ responsible while you celebrate this holiday aging residents to make it home for the holi­ bility program. This penalty will be imposed season. If you have too much to drink, don't days safely. That’s why from Dec. 20 through foi two consecutive years. drive. Have a designated driver planned, or Jan 2, the department is teaming up with During last year's crackdown there were make arrangements to have someone pick you agencies across the state during a "You Drink six Christmas holiday traffic fatalities, and up, or you may find yourself getting a ride & Drive...You lose" crackdown campaign. seven traffic deaths during the New Years hol­ straight to jail. iday. Of those fatalities, three involved alco­ hol' Drive...You Lose." Statistics show that in the year 2003. 442 people died in Michigan as a result of alcohol and-or drug involved traffic crashes. In Michigan, 34 percent of all fatal crashes involved at least one drinking operator or pedestrian. Motorists are reminded that Michigan’s drunk driving definition is .08 blood alcohol content, and the costs associated with a drunk driving arrest have increased. Besides court costs and fines, convicted drunk drivers also will be subject to a new additional $1,000 Bellevue schools report charity fraud A campaign spokesperson said, “Be Family workshop series will return The family workshop series will return in Barry County, starting Monday, Jan. 3. in Nashville. Delton. Hastings and Middleville ideas in touchy areas that parents to struggle ful and happy in their relationships. • In March — “Parenting; Blended. Single. 948-3264 to register and to request free child Foster & Divorce." looks at these issues try­ care on site during the workshops. Dinner ing parenting situations; suggestions, practi­ will be from 5:30 to 6 pun. and the presenta­ cal ideas and sources of vflierv and tions frorfr6 to 7:30 p.m!- ing for donations for a student who has cere­ April 12. 14. Monday. March 7. and Tuesday. with these topics. • in April — “IdentifyingsSigns of Your in Delton, they are scheduled at the high never find themselves dealing with. What arc 10; Monday. Feb. 7; the signs, what do I do. who do I talk to when school Monday, Jan. Monday. March 14. and Monday April 11. I think my child is using drugs, alcohol or tobacco? These questions will be answered so school Monday. Jan. 17; Monday Feb. 21; parents can be helped to help their kids their Monday March 21, and Monday April 18. own and others. In Middleville they are planned for at the The workshops are free to attend and spon­ need funds to buy a wheelchair. This is a Thomapple complete fraud and if anyone has given Monday. Jan. 24; Monday Feb. 28; Monday, Hastings. money to those people they need to contact March 28. and Monday. April 25. Thornapple the police? Kellogg Learning Center sored by the Child Abuse Prevention Council; Delton, Maple Kellogg Valley Schools; Early and On; Topics the workshop will cover Barry Intermediate School District; Region There is no description of the fraudulent • January — “Your Child's Development: 12 SAPE; Family and Children's Services; workers or of their vehicle. Anyone with Early, Middle and Teen Years.” offers parents Barry Community Mental Health; The ARK; information is asked to call the non-emer- ideas of what to expect in physical, emotion­ Children's gency line of 911 Central ' al and learning needs at certain ages and helps Independence develop positive parenting skills to best assist Involvement Program of the Community their child's growth. Action Agency of South Central Michigan. 948-4800, The Michlgai. .patch at (269) State Police Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283 or Barry Protective Agency; Services, Family Fatherhood/Male County Silent Observer at 1-8OO-3IO-9O3I. SEWER BOARD, continued from page 1 aiuhority, voted to spend $12,000 on a con­ sultant to help hire an engineering firm to run Julie Jarvis (center) with Sheriff Steve and JuBe DeBoer. Child Using" is a subject parents hope they The sessions will be in Hastings at the high our school that match this description and Power. their children, all can become more success­ In Nashville they will be held at Maple School System said, “There are no children in “Struggles: included with pre-registration. Call (269) Feb. Superintendent Greg Jones of the Bellevue — school to high school. A free pizza dinner is Valley High School Monday, Jan. 3; Monday The woman had also called local law February needs of families with children from pre­ dent about a charity worker at her door ask­ al organization or a fraud. In through, but when empowered to empower Bellevue Schools Administration office enforcement to ask if the charity was an actu­ • Discipline, & Bullying.” offers a variety of The three-member panels will discuss the recently received a call from a Hastings resi­ bral palsy and needs a wheelchair. Remember You Drink &. costs were said to have come in at $14.5 mil­ lion. Julie Jarvis selected advocate of the year Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer has ing in all named Advocate of the Year walks, star gazing with or w.thout her tele­ Jarvis, who volunteers with the Victim scope and a love of "Angels.” Her loves are, of course, her sons, her horse. Abby. and her Office, became familiar with Hastings 23 Aussie Sheltie, Paige. She also has a great years ago when she and her then husband. Al love for German Shepards. McDonald’s Due to neuromuscular diseases, she has not Corporation, moved here with their sons, ridden Abby in quite some time, though she Marc and Michael, to pursue Al’s career plans to try. She will work to raise awareness Jarvis, owner/operator the “She describes and bring revenue to help with such diseases herself as being very One casualty of the controversy was the plant blessed, which is said with sincerity." DeBoer who was dismissed. said. “Her gifts are caring and loving. We all manager. Don Row. venues, writing poetry, nature Sen-ires Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs change. of phosphorus, nitrates, sodium and chloride. Jarvis has varied hobbies, including paint­ announced that Julie L. Jarvis has been as Syringomyelia and Arnold-Chiari (spinabifita) and the like. “Julie sees each new day as a blessing the troubled sewer system. The authority Longtime sewer project critic Barbara pulled out of signing a contract with Severn- Cichy said customers started by paying for an Trent Services of Kalamazoo, however. estimated $9.4 million project, but when it Cichy said there are close to 50 miles of The five-member Southwest Barry County was learned the actual costs would be nearly sewer pipe and yet there still arc “people not A licensed cosmetologist who also has Sewer and Water Authority is made up of five $5 million more, the assessment rolls were connected who arc now polluting.” whom she nursing skills. Jarvis wotks in adult foster DeBoer added that he appreciates the 20 care and loves it. She says she volunteers with “Victim Advocate Angels” who give of them­ people, one representative each from the not reopened and adjusted. The project for the townships four townships instead moved forward with of Prairieville (Guthrie). Johnstown (Mack). Barry (Turner) and Hope bonding for $12 miEion. (Hough), with one additional slot filled by Cichy contends the authority mismanaged Herzog from Prairieville. Turner is filling in the finances from the start, underbonding by for Barry $2.5 million. Township Supervisor Richard Barnum, who has not been to a Sewer Authority meeting in more than a year. The Southwest Barry County sewer project “Residents had a right to know how much this was going to cost.” she said. “It wasn’t what the residents originally had agreed to. Years later. Row’s successor resigned. said should be hooked up. most. charge problems have been cleared up. Office. GOP, continued from page 1 The next Republican Party meeting will be agreed to form a sewer authority board in but didn't. That money went for construction Courts and Law Building Community Room. 1990 and had a sewer plant built in Barry costs." The Barry County Convention will be held Some of the most heated debates about the Thursday. Jan. 13. and the State of Michigan system since then have involved its efficien­ Convention will be held Feb. 4 and 5. in cy. or the lack of it. Cichy said the sewer plant Grand Rapids. ect, but in 1993 the sewer authority bonded Department for $12 million, even though construction requirements through the years for discharge not been of able to meet Environmental Michigan (Staff Writer Heather A. Reed can be Quality reached by e-mail at heather@j-adgraph- ics.com) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 thankful for the opportunity to serve others." selves unselfishly to those who need them held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 17. at the has love.” Services Unit of the Barry County Sheriff s “They (the sewer authority) should have The residents of the three townships origi­ DeBoer said. ‘There is no greater gift. She is a wonderful unit of giving people, the Victim collected that $2.5 million for debt retirement, nally were assessed $9.4 million for the proj­ the God given path.” Sewer authority officials now insist the Barry, Hope and Prairieville townships about a year late.- by Johnstown Township given an opportunity to share the plant is meeting DEQ requirements and dis­ has had a stormy history from its beginnings. Township. They were joined in the project have gifts. We simply need to look and follow Thanks to you... Over 798 youth graduated from the DARE program in 2002-2003. Just say NO to drugs! That's what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �Page 4 - Thursday, December 23. 2004 - The Hastings Banner America’s foreign policy warts are impossible to hide To the editor: and guard MP units are the ones who caved in bought off the Congress (again) through lob­ I’ve watched and hoped for any indication to pressure byists (like the airline industry through the of change in the administration’s (inadequate) Halliburton security types leading to abuses war/homeland security policy and method. throughout Nothing has improved. To the editor: regular diner at the COA site, which seemed My husband. Richard, and I have lived in to be a requirement to attend. Obviously, I Bany County all our lives, and we celebrated was not. I was at home with my husband 24/7 our 50th wedding anniversary in 2002. for nearly all of the past 12 months. For the past couple of years Richard was in Then the staff member said it would be poor health, and for the past year was basical­ necessary for her to talk to Sue Brown (a ly bed-ridden. Viking employee) to see if I could attend. I Following my public criticism of the just told her I just wanted to start getting out Commission On Aging last spring, the COA. and socializing some now, that I was not a which had been providing some in-home care giver any longer. care, found it “necessary" to alter their serv­ ice for Richard. The service became so unde­ The following day, Dec. 9, my request was denied because I did not sign up soon enough. pendable that for Richard's sake I was forced to get assistance from outside Barry County. passed It seems to me that a request to add one more plate at dinner, made two weeks in before advance, would not ordinarily be a problem. Thanksgiving, and now 1 am no longer a 24- So now 1 wonder how many other senior citi­ hour-a-day caregiver. I am able to be out and zens have been excluded for other frivolous Richard away shortly socialize. The COA hosts a Viking Christmas party, and 1 called to see if I might attend. 1 was first reasons. I do not honestly believe that this is a Viking problem I think it has much more to about my do with the COA administration, which income, stating that the program is intended seems willing to play favorites and do all they for the needy Apparently my income was can tc discourage their critics. questioned by a staff person under the maximum allowed, so the question­ Mary Ann Landon. ing continued. Second. I was asked if was I a Hastings Congressional races not competitive our POW structure. Most Muslims weren't impressed. It’s cost many To accuse them of slipshod planrung and Does COA play favorites on services? from spooks. Pentagon, and hostages their heads. ’90s) to avoid costly security changes, risking millions of lives. And speaking of airlines, it looks as though a good many of their security people spend execution (the lost explosives now sitting, Many old guard and reserve soldiers are more time checking out (and stealing) your checked valuables than searching for contra­ unsuspected, in someone’s airline luggage — learning, to their dismay, you're not out 'til the horribly inept and criminal lack of troops you’re dead or short an appendage or two (or band. How many times must we hear these and armor in Iraq — write a letter to a newspaper). stories? 10,000 illegal border crossings daily), is to give them more credit Here’s something you might have missed. than they're due. It’s more a question of no Five thousand members of our military are left in the lurch with big responsibility, few planning. fugitives from the ranks. Yes, 5,000 have tools *nd equipment to meet iL For some time And the poor Coast Guard, as always, is Warts are popping out across our military deserted, or are long-time AWOL. Do you their main helicopter fleet has experienced establishment. What the hell is a soldier who think soldiers haven’t made the connection serious engine problems and far more crashes was shot in the face yesterday doing back in between unarmored vehicles and death or than necessary. the line today? If it wiggles, is he likely to missing limbs? The problem was identified long ago, but shoot it? Should he be given a bit of counsel­ 1 see the army awarded a Silver Star to a ing first, and a short respite? Are we so short­ former NFL player who was a good soldier It’s hell to be charged with, "the protection of handed there? apparently men are cheaper than marhinrs (hadn’t earned a Silver Star, though) killed by life and property at sea." when your damned Warts can't be covered up. Warts have deep ‘friendly fire.’ Turns out it was done to cover helicopter crashes once out of every ten roots, and must be cut. or burned, out. I'm up a stupid mistake by an absentee command­ proud of the soldier who spoke out. putting er who made a wrong-headed long-distance Little of this mishmash remained unknown Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on the decision to divide his force, resulting in one before the election. I guess that's why one spot (you wouldn't listen when Kerry, three half firing on the ocher. London daily announced the Bush victory dozen retired generals told you). flights. Now neighbors. I'm here to tell you. warts with the headline. "53 million idiots." Why, To me the response of his comrades told are a visible sign of deep seated problems. we knew we had a president who cheated (a the whole story of this war from the soldier's Warts always reflect the leadership. There are box on his back) in debate and still lost, but he point of view. A deathly quiet followed the ;wo kinds of soldiers, administrators and still won. "Poorly tailored shirt," indeed. question, two-three-four seconds, then a rous­ fighters. Historically, administrative types ing "HoooOO - aahhl* It took real courage to (bean counters) have risen to control our mil­ A bipartisan group of senators recently returned from Iraq found not a single field ask. a fact his comrades admired, and showed itary in times of less than actual war. then commander who'll say, "We're winning." it Rumpy got grumpy. struggle to hang around and gum up the Most admit we're on a slippery slope — A month ago a whole outfit mutinied — works when the fight comes. undermanned, poorly equipped, unable to getting away We never got rid of them in Vietnam. The protect our own people, much less innocent or with it Same cause, no armor. It was news for same types planned, and are executing, this cooperative Iraqis. Far more than 100.000 a day or so. but because we've let Tex and mess. If it continues so, we'll leave Iraq the non-combatant Iraqis have died to date, many Grumpy get away with it for so long, this same way we departed of them children, most in “pin-point” bomb­ reservists refusing orders — V i e t a m ; bunch never addresses problems publicly. demeaned, demonized, defeated, discredited, They're calling up reservists older (and fatter) demoralized, to say nothing of standing alone To the editor: Democratic majority before the 2002 election than I formerly believed existed (check out in the glare of world dislike and distrust. One of the most striking aspects of the 2004 to a 9-6 Republican majority, even while a WOOD-TV's film of reservists sent off from By June of 1942 (six months after Pearl elections was the lack of serious competition Democrat won at the top of the ticket One Montague a few weeks past). Some of them Harbor), every major U.S. military command Except for the Brits, a couple of dictators (one scat was lost as Michigan's proportional share will have coronaries getting into shape, most had changed hands — fighters in. bean coun­ a blatant nuclear weapons distributor), and a for seats in U.S. the House of Representatives. of the national population continued to of them will die if brought to combat. ings and shellings. Only Poland, in all Europe, according to surveys, believes we're on the right Back in Iraq (and Poles only by the slimmest margin). ters out. Only “yes” men survive in this few sixth-rale nations, we're in this alone More than half our combat deaths (and administration. Soldiers are dying because (and with fools for lenders). And it would be naive to think that most of the amputations) can be blamed on commanders are not as true to the troops as Tony Blair can kiss his third term goodbye Institution, there were only 39 seats out of Democrats wouldn't have rigged the game to the unnecessary rush to war, before vital the troops are to the nation. It happens in (goodbye commons, hello House of Lords). 435 nationally where both major parties put their advantage if they had been in control equipment was ready (it hadn't, in fact, been every war. We (should) work to minimize the Britons (and those who attacked ns) are According to campaign finance expert Corrado Anthony of the decline. Brookings money into the race. The fund-raising "competition" simply ordered, so bad was our planning). Conscious damage, get rid of the deadwood and misfits, laughing al our ignorance in buying the Baah None of Michigan's 15 seats was consid­ reinforces the advantages inherent in the par­ decisions have been made, coldly, to sacrifice identify the fighters, give them command. "Iraq/al Quaeda" connection. Brits are furious ered to be in play in the general election. tisan composition of the districts. Incumbents soldiers (particularly less highly trained The director of the port of Los Angeles with Blair as Bush “yes man." AH British Michigan’s closest electoral contest was the have name recognition and access to interest reservists and guardsmen), instead of bearing says, 52.000-vote margin by which freshman Rep. groups that pay off in fund-raising. Though the cost of armor. America from nuclear attack via seaborn con­ dictum Thaddeus McCotter won his second term in not a strict correlation, generally, longer-serv­ Rumsfeld couldn't be bothered to sign con­ tainer ship. "It’s a matter of when, not if,” he going to lose them. the 11th District ing members of Congress raise proportional­ dolence letters to families of soldiers KIA, so The closest money competition was in the ly greater percentages of their campaign he rented a machine for the task. Well, 1300 5th District, where incumbent Rep. Dale treasuries from political action committees is a lot of signatures, isn't it? Kildee had an 84 percent advantage over (PACs). challenger Myra'n Kirkwood, $530,000 to $288,000. The next closest money race was in the 4th District, where incumbent Rep. Dave First, the drawing of legislative districts Camp had eleven times as much campaign should be taken out of partisan hands. Iowa cash as challenger Mike Huckleberry. has a non-partisan commission for this pur­ Nine major party candidates didn't report pose and it could be a model for Michigan any Hinds raised, and neither did any of Demographers working without data.* or. ;he Michigan's 30 minor party candidates. parties' base percentage of voters would cre­ The lack of competition in congressional races nationwide and in Michigan is testimo­ ate fairer and more natural districts than party Hastings fodder of this fight. Poorly trained reserve most government tests; our chemical industry WakM<t exit is traffic hazard Why didn’t we properly prepare troops? advantage incumbents have in raising money public funds. A 2:1 match for contributions up designed entrance and exit at Wal-Mart west to market their candidacies. to $ 100 would allow challengers to be more of the city limits on M-37/43? I encountered yet another unfortunate accident that occurred on the evening of Dec. minority party voters as possible into as few Finally, our nation's broadcasters should be 13. How many total accidents did that one districts as possible, thereby conceding safe held to a high standard of accountability in make? On the other hand, maybe no one has seals to the minority party and maximizing fulfilling their responsibility to serve the pub­ cared enough to keep count. lic interest Broadcasters have virtually free I urge everyone who has ever witnessed, majority party. use of the bandwidth that we all own as a pub­ been inconvenienced by or has been involved Al the time of the reapportionment before lic good. We should be compensated with in a traffic accident at this specific area to to the 2002 elections. Republicans held majori­ serious coverage of campaigns and issues that contact the City of Hastings, Rutland Charter ties in the Michigan House and Senate with a affect all our lives and well-being, not just Township and/or the Michigan Department Republican governor and a solid Republican dutiful repotting of the latest tracking polls. of Transportation (MDOT). on the nominally non-partisan If we are serious about our claim to being accept the fact that the outcome of 90 percent Sue Brown. legislative and congressional districts, and of U.S. House races is a foregone conclusion. Hastings Rich Robinson, executive director, Michigan Campaign Finance Network, by the magic of reapportionment. Michigan's Lansing have been shot up. How many more will have storm coming with cold to follow. to face the same troubles with only the army So, I put on my boots, my water repellant we have? coat and gloves so I could clear the stuff from For God's sake, if the president, our com­ my car in the driveway and to “be prepared.” mander in chief, and Rumsfeld wen calling Then I heard Secretary of Defense Donald the shots, why weren't they insisting on better Rumsfeld tell an inquiring soldier in the Middle East, “We don’t go into war with the Iraq did not attack us. We chose the time to go in there. So why couldn't we get the facts about what we'd need, what we’d be facing preparations? There were many military officers who were apprehensive about going in to Iraq. Why didn't they listen? Bush and Rumsfeld should follow the old Boy Scout motto: "Be prepared." and prepare our troops properly for the con­ Eve Con, flict ahesd? Why didn’t we arm them with Woodland rect this safety hazard. the world's greatest democracy, we shouldn't the plan would be women have been killed, and countless others weather people were telling us there was a what they would possibly need, “just in case" Michigan Supreme Court This allowed the signed into law and upheld on appeal. Aided So now about 1300 of our young men and 12. The TV It’s time that some steps are taken to cor­ GOP to control the pencil in draw ing lines for have confidence that before we sent them into harm's way? I guess I’m stupid. There was snow on the army we want, but with the army we have." the number of easily winnable seals for the majority To the editor: ground the morning of Dec. How many people in our community will an incentive to court small contributors. (Pssst, don't send your daughter to the Air Force Academy.) Larry Hamp, have 40 suffer the consequences of a poorly drawing district lines is to pack as many Have a thoughtful new year Our nuclear power plants (and waste stor­ Second, campaign contributions to con­ competitive, and it would give all candidates "Never lose the Americans." We're age) have proven vulnerable to assault in gressional candidates should be matched by The strategic goal for a majority party • Tex (Bush) says "we’re doing everything administrations are tied Io us by Churchill’s Actually, we're inspecting 6 percent of them. and the overwhelming process told reporters. save cles, and NBC protective gear, the cannon ny to partisan gerrymandering in the reappor­ tionment nothing can with their antiquated communications, vehi­ To tbe editor: mapmakers. his opinion, we can" (just like with the Humvee armor). Basically, guardsmen and rese.'visls are. So what can be done to restore a genuine contest of ideas in congressional elections? in t Correction: congressional delegation flipped from a 10-6 A story about Rutland Township's agree­ ment with the county for police protection in last week's edition of the Hastings Banner should have noted that last year’s arrangemen! for Rutland and Hastings Townships shared 90 percent of the cost, with the coun­ Public Opinion: Why is it important to give? ty paying 10 percent for a designated deputy. 1W Hi itittgi Charitable giving is very important at this time of year. Churches and businesses “adopt" families, toys are collected, children bring in non perishable items for food baskets and "Angel Trees” are seen everywhere. Did you participate, and why do you think it is so important? Responses to our weekly question. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 putMMb, . Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Division at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 i reuenc jacooa Jorwi uacoos VtoaPraaMart Ptaaatort Steven Jacoba Sacratwyrtraaaurw •NEWSROOMDevid T 'rbung (Edto) Elene Gkwl (AxaiMnt Edkx) Helen Mudry Sandra Poneeho Patnoa Johns txeu uremer Fran Fawman KeSylloyd Maroe vresiover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CUMhd am accaptad Montoy trough Mtoy. 8.00 a.m. to 530pm. "Through our church "I give to Mel Trotter at “Our boss encourages “We get gifts for the “I haven't given yet, but “I helped through the Scott Ommen Dan Buerge my family helps with the Thanksgiving. It is the everyone in our company names on the Angel Tree it is something I do every programs at the Pennock Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs family that we ’adopt.’ we time of year when you to help the community. at our church. We think it year. It is a way to show Health and Fitness Center. Subacrlptton Mk S25 par yaar In Bury County the community that every­ We adopted a family contribute to the hats and don’t want anyone to go We all work together to is important because some mittens tree and bring in without and so many fam­ make the community bet­ people the one is important and to because it is the time of items for. the food box. It ilies need help.” ter.” same opportunities as oth­ help meet needs of the less year when some families is important for those who ers and it is important to fortunate." have trouble making ends have more to share with share our prosperity." others." » don’t have meet.” S27 par year m aqoMng cow«m S29 par year atoaartwe POSTMASTER Sana Mttaaa toarvM to. B P.O Bm Hattngt. W 4006S-0S02 Sacond Ctoa Roauga Paid alHaoBngo. M *068 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decamber 23. 2004 - Page 5 What I’d leave under the tree if I were Santa In the spirit of the holiday season. I 'm taking this space this week on a new Barry County Ethics Commission. to fulfill my dream of playing Santa Claus. The following is a list of gag gifts I’d like to leave under the tree • To Dr. Jeff Chapman, county medical examiner, a website and old videotapes of the “Quincy” television series with Jack Klugman this year for a few choice prominent individuals in Barry County and • To Fred Jacobs, yours truly, to prove I have a sense of humor, too, a $10 gift certificate to Wal-Mart beyond: • To Tom Wing. Barry County Commissioner, a special wrist watch with a noisy alarm to help him show up to County Board meet­ ings on time. • To State Senator Patty Birkholz. an engraved invitation to the • To David T. Young, editor, singing lessons and a pin-up poster of Ebcnezer Scrooge. • To Mel Goebel, outgoing Barry County Democratic Party chair­ man. a job as Santa Claus in a department store (not Wal-Mart). ground breaking for the Gun Lake casino, when it finally occurs. • To Jeff Mackenzie, outgoing chairman of the County Board of • To Ron Neil. retired state policeman, campaign manager, an hour-long tutorial with Karl Rove. the Commissioners, a • To United Way year’s subscription to Executive Director the Hastings Banner, Lani Forbes, her own since he says he never ambulance reads it. money for the United • To Louise director of Habitat for Humanity, load a truck­ lumber of of Why. executive Hurless, full to build a new bouse. • To Robert Nida, • To Bill Doherty, It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it! newly-elected probate judge, a copy of Rulph book. Naders “Crashing the Party." • To John Loftus, family court adminis­ perennial Democratic trator, more time and candidate for County money to train area Board, a biography of youth in leadership perennial presidential skills. candidate To • Mark Harold Stassen. outgoing • To Hany Doele, chairman of the Barry new chief executive Englerth. officer Republican County at Pennock Party, enrollment in a Hospital, his own per­ Dale Carnegie course. sonal crystal ball. • To Orvin Moore, • To Barbara Cichy, incoming Republican incoming Democratic Party chairman, a year’s supply of Party chairwoman, the first annual Ward E. Weiler Watchdog antacids. • To the Hastings Public Library, a happy ending for the “final Award. • To the Barry County Board of Commissioners, a teaspoon of chapter" campaign. • To Sandy James, vice chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and fellow commissioner Clare Tripp, a special humility and a tablespoon of common sense. • To GoiZ Jennifer Granholm. a copy of John F. Kennedy’s vibrator to muzzle their cell phones so they don’t go off during a pub­ “Profiles in Courage." lic meeting any more. . • To Gordon Shane McNeill, prosecuting attorney, an ample sup­ • To State Rep. Gary Newell, a year’s subscription to the gay and ply of Excedrin Tension Headache medicine. • To Detroit Lions coach Steve Mariucci, his own book on creative lesbian newsmagazine “Between the Lines.” • To the Barry County Republican Party, a copy of the book “How new ways to lose a football game. • To Bob Veitch. Lakewood football, baseball and wrestling coach, to Win Friends and Influence People." • To Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of the Barry County a job as an agent for a professional athlete or as a fight promoter. Foundation, a permanent weekly spot on the soapbox at Bosley Pharmacy to talk about the foundation s work. To the editor: Irving Township has dropped Thomapple Big news! Riverside Cemetery wants the city to take over operations and financial responsibility. Township for their fire coverage in favor of Freeport and Birch (five townships). It sure ruffled Don Boysen's feathers and his pro­ My answer would be a big no! When 1 read tege, Fire Chief Mark Marentette. Both are the story in Banner Dec. 16. the hair on the out of order. Irving Township can run their back of my neck just stood up. own business. This request was asked of Hastings City I wrote a letter to the editor in the Council a few yean ago. Those smug owners Middleville Sun and have ran their golden pig right into the Boysen owned at the time. it was a letter per­ ground and they are the ones who come up taining to the schools Don took it on himself grunting. to write in bigger letters, etc., and call me a News, which Don I don’t know bow the cemetery was ever “gadfly." I answered that, in a letter to editor, ran. In fact, very few ever knew about that but Don decided not to print but instead put in secret organization. Judge Stewart Clement print that there wouldn’t be any more letters was the fust one I knew who was connected, to editor. I always figured I hit the nail on the still not knowing it was a corporation. On head. Colvin was sexton at that time. Last I knew of There were no letters until the Jacobs pur­ it being ran was by Dave Smith. Dave passed chased and made a paper out of it. A dog with away and so up comes the big money meas­ his tail cut off can't put it between his legs. ures that were taken with the knowledge of Don’t back down. Irving Township Board. Roderick Newton II and the rest of the board. I knew a couple of Marines from Muskegon If you have noticed the last five or so years, in World War II and they weren’t as noisy and there are a lot fewer flowers. Irving Cemetery has flowers and is a model. even made more sense. It’s too bad these people can’t recycle their My mother and brother rest at Riverside. papers, cans and bottles. If I can take care of All was well, then Sexton Dave Smith passed my own. more people can. The EW. Bliss is away. After that, a policy was started to a decent dropoff site for that. charge for any uni or flowers on grave under The school out by Thomapple Manor pretext to water at certain times. In the past, I (Barry County Christian) takes and wants know the watering was hit and miss, no car­ your newspapers. Don’t most people get to ing for your own. Hastings at least once a month? Somebody actually stole the urns and sold All these people with time on their hands them. I will never forget the new sexton with and just can’t get on as many boards as they her helper putting flowers in her pickup from like; the’re always looking across the fence to all the graves. Newton didn’t put a stop to greener grass or like Allegan County’s recy­ that; so I say we let them hang in the wind. cling. The names always are synonymous After the uni from my mother’s grave was with trouble for the average person. stolen. I have never put another flower there. Our illustrious Board of Commissioners If the city was to consider taking over the have taken money from the taxpayers and would and have given raises, etc. You would think the Company pay through the nose to get out of money was theirs. That outfit is now more their cash cow. Newton's stock probably responsible than the appointed people they came from his father and even his grandfa­ replaced to look after salaries of officials. cemetery, I suggest Newton ther. They have ran the cemetery into the Donald J. Johnson. ground and wan: the easy way out. Let them Middleville give something back to the community. • To Brett Bremer, sports editor, incorrigible sandal wearer, a warm pair of shoes. • To the Hastings and Delton varsity football squads, a victory on • To Dan Buerge, super sales salesman at J-Ad Graphics, season tickets to Cornerstone University soccer games. .eVTV’W*1 Caltob. 1^1ng wunjy cptwussioner. jiggling Let Riverside Cemetery Beard twist in the wind the gridiron in 2QQ$. 4 • To Da^Loa^ incoming • To Don*Johnson, prolifi • To Robert Dwyer, citizen, watchdog, a copy of the Surgeon General’s 1964 report on smoking and a DVD of “The Passion of the do-gooders volunteering on behalf of tbeTndigenfi^. • To Robert May, Hastings mayor, a little controversy toiake some of the political heat off the County Board. Christ." • To Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, a really nice job with the State of Michigan. • To the Barry County Democratic Party, a full slate of candidates in the next election. • To Jeff VanNortwick. Tom Wilkinson. Donald Wiggins, Jason And seriously, to all readers of the Hastings Banner, a Merry Laribee and Walter Forsberg, appointment to each of the five seats Christmas and a Happy New Year. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Grnpbfcs ("Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District, office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3631, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone <517) 373-0842. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Outline Correction: ‘Christmas store’ girls ID’d At Central Elementary, Kaylirm Kasul makes a purchase at the Christmas Store with the help of Emily Macqueen. In last week's edition of the Banner the students were incorrectly loenunea. GEE a LONGSTREET, LLP Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm enue in this year's budget from estate recovery. On of Get & Longstreet. LLP, Hastings, where he the other hand, the stale has collected a total of $0 practices in the areas of estate planning, long term Hastings Charter Township Schedule of Meetings 2005 January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hall 885 River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Ph 269-948-9690 Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxttary aids and services to handicapped individuals upon 5 days notice to »”>Cl"*- Importantly. Michigan has yet to adopt a law that would allow business transactions, real estate and general for the creation of estate recovery, making it the last state in the country to impose some kind of an Often, clients come to sec elder law attorneys because an elder needs help taking care of him or PART-TIME CALL CENTER OPERATOR from the estate recovery program. can planning, elder law, nursing home rights, chillcriminal law. Hastings City Bank *7^17’ ' estate recovery program. Why has Michigan's estate recovery program The family wants to know what their stalled? Although the State is feeling the crunch of options are for caring for this elder. They are con­ ever-increasing Medicaid expenses, finding an herself. cerned about the legal and financial implications of elected official who will sponsor an “estate recm - the elder's long term care needs. ery bill" has proven difficult. After all. estate Gee & Longstreet believes that to be an effective recovery would allow the stale to make a claim elder law attorney, you must be able to undersutnd against the home of a deceased citizen unfortunate Hastings City Bank, a community batik established in the system of housing options available to elders enough to need long-term care. Such a law would 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer who have limitations caring for themselves, includ­ be. to say the least, unpopular amongst elder service. We are currently looking for two part-time Call ing the costs of such situations, and the availability Michigan voters. As such, we can only speculate at this time w hat. if Center Operators to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess excellent customer relations skills coupled with strong sales ability. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St Hastings, Ml 49058 of assistance with those costs through government programs. Frequently Asked Question: any. estate recovery laws will be passed tn Has “estate low any developments in Lansing and advise nursing home residents ou Medicaid? accordingly. “Estate recovery" is a program that would allow the state to recover the costs of medical sen ices provided to seniors who receive Medicaid assis­ tance while in a nursing home. Is estate recovery alive in Michigan? The best answer is “not really', On the one hand, the State of EOCASF Michigan. Gee & Longstreet will continue to fol­ recovery" begun in the State of Michigan for Michigan has projected millions of dollars in rev- THIS ARTICLE & OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT WW.GEELQhGSIREEI.CQM MR LONGSTREET CAN BE REACHED AT 269-945-3495 OR rioovUreetfr geelongMnyt.com �6 - Thursday, December 23,2004 - The Hastings Banner Betty F. Shanks WYLIE, TX - Betty J. VanDyke, age 83, of GUN LAKE - Betty F. Shanks, age 69, of Wylie, Texas, formerly of Delton, passed Gun Lake, went to be with her Lord Sunday. •way December 19, 2004. December 19, 2004. was bom Betty 20, 1921 in She is survived by loving husband, Ivan L. Indiana, the daughter of Roy and Alta Fem Shanks; children, Ivan L. (Julie) Shanks Jr., (Maggart) Smith. Lucretia (Shanks) Waldbuesser and husband, on June She loved crossword books, playing soli­ tary and going for rides in a car. William and Richard Shanks of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Betty is survived by a daughter and son-in­ David Arthur Ray Shepler Billy Shanks, Jacqueline Jean Storrs Jerry Waldbuesser, Jeff Shanks, Evan Tull, Kristy law, Linda and Ron Haffner of Wylie, Texas; Waldbuesser, Jessica and Josh Shanks; great four grandchildren and four great grandchil­ grandchildren. Brandy Elizabeth and James dren; a sister, Charlotte (Lawrence) Bush of Brady Carter, sisters, Linda Moen, Kathy Kalamazoo; a brother, Richard (Nancy) Holmes, Mildred Whitten; brothers, Wayne Smith of Kalamazoo; and several n.«ces and and Bubba Carroll. Freepon, Betty was preceded in death by husbands daughters, Carol Hine and Judy Newland. lived in Berry County his entire life. He Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. at at the funeral home with Pastor William Bills the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton of the Shelbyville United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Private officiating. interment Prairieville Cemetery. Yankee Springs Twp. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly to United P» ST. R08K CATHOLIC CHURCH 605 S. Jdfenou. Father Al RtoxU. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sundry Masses 8J0 un. sad IIXX) ajn.; Coufewon Satsday 3:304:15 pat HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West Stole Road. Hasdap. Mich. W. Gayion Oansou. Pastor. Sunday School 9J0 un.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10.00 a.m. Nmcry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 pjn. Wednesday activities 700 pjn. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or firn grade). Kids Onb or Jumor BMe quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mioatnes or Ten Bible Quiz (ages 13-l9y. Adah BMe Study-No age iisuts. WILCOME CORNERS UNITED METHOCNST CHURCH 3165 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49056. Rev. Bob South Phooe 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m: Sunday School. 9:30 ajn. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Chenh ofthe World-Wide Anglican Commtmum." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 Tito Rev. Pr. Otories P. McCabe m. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Wonhip - 6 aan. and 10 ui Children s Chapel nd Suudsy School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hour. 11XX) ajn. Mornirg Worship Service; 6XM) pjn. evening Service, Wednesday: 700 pjn. Services for Aduks. Teens nd Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 6 mi. South. Ptoior Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Wontap 11XX) ajn.; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Wontap 10 aja-ll tom.; P.O. Boz 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Paster Patti liarpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh unaJI group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pjn. Christ's Quilters. BMe Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Corcsag in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: couutrycrapetatne.org. meal at 6pm). Wed Mpm Jr. High Youth «k 6. 7 A 6); Wed. 7pm Prayer Mtg. - (Child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6XX) pjn. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http'J/wsvw.churd»eek/nec/church/a ndrewmaft/ or email us at rtrevhus twkkAyaboo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Ptotor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. YouA. 9:30 a.m Sunday School for ail apes; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pan.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Btbk Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashvtlte, Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Cetetaxuon 10 ajn. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirt-filled church. Mcttng at Ae Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 somh of Assyria Rd.. Nmhvile. Mkh. 49073. S>e Praise A Worship 10-30 in. 6:W pjn; Wed. 6 30 p.m Jesus Ctab for boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information caB I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-652-1 R)6 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. IfciHir David Kapur. Serving the Needs of Oar Neighbors! (Philippian* 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Ptease join us Sunday BMe darn 10XM) a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. 6:00 pm. Widsiidiy: Bible Class 7.00 p.m.. Casses far nfl ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a_m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service II ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Sam. Middleville. Mkh. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Suudsy Maas 3Ji p* first Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Cnafcntodmn: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan 5. 1917 Hatrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Simon B. and Ida J. (Weaver) Shepler. Art delivered milk buggy, he then using a horse and worked for E.W. Bliss Company for 36 years, and retired in 1982. He served in the United States Army during WWII. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Rustell. Ptotor. A mission of Sl Rose Cat«dk Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9.30 a.m. 1942. She died November 26. 1985. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of State Rd. aod Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available far all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and I1XX) a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 ajn. Kids for Christ, 11 ajn. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yrolds. A 5 yr. - 5»h grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School for all ages 10 00 a.m Adult electives r- . > -* » unougn rvuvexnuer arc Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachinp of Jesus. Jim Dkkmson leading; Making Ends MectXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wedncnday Midweek: 9XX) a m. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pjn. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6<h-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Fnends.fWed. Midweek sriO break for Christmas and New Years and wood, watching the animals, always keeping the yard work done. He also enjoyed any­ thing to do with aviation. Art was a person who was willing to help others no matter what it was. Methodist Church, where he was active in the men’s club. ers, Forest (Gloria) Price of Hastings, and Shepler of Lansing. Jody (Keith) Johnson of California and Katy Shepler of Hastings; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy (Ed) Noyce of Houghton Lake; broth­ 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Warren and Mike (Gina) Price of Hastings; stepbrothers, Ruth (Herrick) Moore. James Kidder She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1939 from She enjoyed telling people she never lived Hastings, a block off “Broadway” until Florida, and Leonard Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother. Jack Price; brothers, Dewey Hastings High School. than of (JoAnn) Kidder of North Dakota. she to moved in Clark Price, and Rockey Price; stepbrother. David Kidder, sisters. Shirley Ann Price, and Ellen Henry; stepmother. Wilna B. Price. In keeping with Jerry’s wishes there will be Her marriage to Glenn C. Storrs ended in no services or visitation. The family has entrusted Jerry’s care to divorce. Jacqueline from retired the City of Hastings in 1984 where she was the Water Department Clerk. life she During her Barry County Credit Union. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. and owned and operated the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions can be made to the Freeport Fire Department or the Lakewood Community Ball Field Project. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Baum; Violet brother, Kenneth and nephews. at River Bend Golf Course and spending time with her grandsons. * Mrs. Storrs is survived by her sons, David (Jan) Storrs of Coldwater, Dennis (Andrea) Storrs of Hastings and Douglas Stores of Grand Rapids; grandsons, Jeffrey and Steven Stores of Hastings. Visitation will be Monday, December 27, Respecting liif wishes cremation has taken and Hastings until 1957. After her retirement she enjoyed working Surviving are one son, Danny (Melinda) service memorial will be announced at a later date. Memorial contribbtidlfc can be made to *• Thomapple Manor. 11 a.m. until time sei vice. Services will be held 12 noon Monday, Deceriiber 27.2004 at Wren Home with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Hastings and Education Enrichment Foundation or Clark Retirement Community. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Durwood Keith Steward Home of (www.wren-funeral- Hastings, home.com) DELTON - Durwood Keith Steward, age 53, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly December 19. 2004. Durwood was bom November 9, 1951 in Hastings, the son of E. Cecil and Illa (Wise) Steward. School; Durwood was a loyal employee of General Motors Lansing for the past 33 years. An member of United Faith in the church drama, a member of the choir, a former youth group leader and he was also in charge of the church nursery. Home in Rittman, Ohio. and he enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, golfing, and collecting old golf clubs. Most of all. Durwood loved his family and enjoyed his grandchildren. Hastings and Michelle and Bill Gray of Delton; his mother. Illa Steward of Nashville; grandchildren. Sarah and Jacob Bever, Molly and Scott Gray; sisters, Carol and Pastor Russ Atherton of Evert and Marie and Ken Holden of Charlotte; mother and father-in­ law, Robert and Joyce Baker of Delton; brothers-in-law, Michael and Mary Baker of Dowling and David Baker of Delton; and many nieces and nephews. Durwood was preceded in death by his father in 1978. 1994 and in from 1994 to the present. She was member a Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Seville, visitors receive Funeral Home, Delton. services will be conducted Thursday, December 23, 2004. 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church, her residence. Mrs. Service was born on July 6, 1935 in Grace (Main) Balent. She was raised in the Hastings/Middleville areas and attended Middleville schools. Mrs. Van Amam is survived by children Karen Hastings, died Sunday, December 19.2004 at Barry County, the daughter of Michael and of Hagen and husband Michael of She was married to Donald A. Service on July 23.1954. Seattle, WA, Kathy Washbum and husband Mrs. Jim of Seville, Ohio, Doug and wife Sharon Walmart. and grandchildren Amanda, Chad. Travis and Matt Van Amam, Washbum. Service's employment Lowell included: Engineering. Hastings Aluminum Products. Pennock Hospital. Lake Odessa Machine Products. Brad) She was a member of the Women of the Wilson and Ashly Hagen; great granddaugh­ Moose, enjoyed doing crafts, bowling, bingo, Shannon Karla (Mrs. ter. Madison Wilson; brother, Harold Hecker crocheting, loving wife, mother, grandmoth­ of Largo, FL; and sister, Dorothy Ames of er, great grandmother and sister. Hastings. Mrs. Service is survived by her husband, She was preceded in death by husband Donald; sons, Pete (Michele) Service of Richard; son. Robert; nine brothers and sis­ Hastings, Perry Service of Hastings, and Paul ters. Memorial service Thursday, December 30, (Kristy) Service of Marion, Ohio; daughter, 3 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sis­ Church. Rev. Gerald L. Keller officiating. ter, Shirley Linker of Hastings; brother, Inurnment Woodlawn Cemetery. Wadsworth. Ohio. will Wednesday. 5-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral 1977 to Wadsworth, Ohio from 1953 to 1976 and of Wadsworth, Ohio, He is survived by his wife. Susan (Baker); family HASTINGS - Henrietta Service, age 69. of Bom in Nashville, Mrs. Van Amam resided Ohio. Durwood had a fondness for the outdoors Faith RITTMAN, OHIO - Geraldine K. Van December 18,2004 at the Apostolic Christian in Hastings, from active Methodist Church, Delton; he was involved The Geraldine K. Van Amam (nee Hecker Amam (nee Hecker), age 88, died Saturday, A 1969 graduate of Maple Valky High Sensor Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30­ 11:00 ajn. tUbte Studs. Mrs. Storrs was bom on September 22, former “Storr’s” Grocery Store on Mill St. in He was preceded in death by his wife, daughters. Jennifer and Donny Bever, of 231 S. Broadsvay. Hau.ngs. Mkh 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9XX) a.m. Traditional Worship; 11:20 a.m. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 9 00 Service is browfcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery care is provided for both xrvkes. December 24 - 7M pun. Family WunMp Service, 11M pjto Traditional Service. December 29 - 6:15 pm. Mea’a Kay (Corwin) Tischer of Lake Odessa, and in worked in the offices of Pennock Hospital, He was a member of the First United be back on Jan. l2th).Tltonday: GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Pbonr 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Dec. 23 7: 00 p.m. Choir. Friday, Dec. 24 7fl0 A 11:00 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. Dec. 26 8: 00 A 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Dec 28 - IXX) pjn. Overeaten Anonymous; 7 XX) p.m. Evangelism/Outreach Team. Wanetta (Dennis) Shedd of Battle Creek. Grand Retirement Community Clark Retirement Community in February 1998. Art enjoyed being in the outdoors, cutting place Marie (Harold) LaCourse of Vermillion. OH. Hastings Saturday. December 18. 2004 of more Art married Neila L. Lyons August 29, Hastings. Dorothy (Art) Zombor of Southgate.* JoAnn Benedict of Maryland. age 83, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Rapids. in Shepler, both of Pennsylvania; several nieces WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings November bom Shepler of Hastings; three daughters, Janet FUST PBESB3TER1AN CHLBCH This information on worship service was He WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. 2004 al Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Nclla, parents, two brothers and one sister. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phooe (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) a.m.-Noon and 1XXJ-3XX) p.m. Friday 9XX) a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11XX) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9:30 and 11 ajn. Chance I Choir rehean al is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. of Hastings, died Saturday. December 18, minutes before Mass. Woodland. Ml 48M97 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:!5 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 ajn. Doyle, Belan; sisters, Doris (Chuck) Heacock of GRAND RAPIDS - Jacqueline Jean Storrs, ..Mi the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Renee Alexander David Miller, and Zachary James Arrangements by Arcb*r. Hampel and Worship Together... Joyce Samantha Doyle, Shelbyville Kubiak, Wayland Chape!. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 Sunh at M-79. Rev Rjchvd Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website wwwJwpeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours, WedJThurs. 9am to 1pm. Sun. Moromg: 9:30m Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Thea.. Thun, from 9­ 11:30am. 12XJO-2:30pm; Wed. 6­ 8pm Parer Ctab (Or K-5) (evening in of Illinois; grandchildren. Amanda Marie HASTINGS - Arthur Ray Shepler. age 87. FLKASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dow I tag. Ml 49030 Pastor. Stove Otanstoad. (616) 756-3021 church phooe Sunday Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday School IIO ajt; Sudsy Evcamg Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study A Payer Tune Wednetoay tughu 6:30 White Jerry loved carpentry and farming. Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Williams- Bradford Jeffery of Buchanan, and Cynthia Rae Belan Interment Robbins Cemetery. Memorials for worked Middleville for several yean. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Jerry graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1962 ERA Real Estate A memorial service will be conducted Cancer Society will be appreciated. on Jerry was bom in Freeport on July 13,1943 Betty retired from SBC Ameritech and Memorial contributions to the American suddenly to Charley and Leona (DePnesier) Price and Ernest Carroll and Mattie Glover Lind. Victor Richard Hine and Joe A. VanDyke; away passed December 14, 2004. Preceding in death were parents, James nephews. K. Price FREEPORT - Jerry K. Price, age 61. of Sheila (Richard) Bell of Hastings; eight Michael (Dawn) Balent of Florida; half brothers, (Merle) Sears Donald of Contributions may be made to Jerusalem Middleville, Frank Winans of Middleville Evangelical Lutheran Church. 9282 Acme and Larry Winans of Florida; half sisters, Road. Seville. Ohio 44273. Susie Cooley of Hastings, Pal Cooley of Arrangements were made by Hilliard & Mullaney Funeral Home, Inc. Delton. Pastors Daniel Hoffman and Russ Atherton officiating, interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Hastings and Gladys (Chuck) Purdum of Hastings. Also surviving are step-brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; half sister. Ruth Ann Service; half brother, Marshall Winans; step brothers, Hany Sears and Kenneth Sears; step-sisters, Leta Main, Mabie Wheeler and a grandchild. Services were held Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Alvin C. Yates officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to GiveaineiDorialth^cangooofofCTCT A gift to the Bam Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. home.com) (www.wren-funeral- �IONIA - June Elane Conley, age 68. of Ionia, went to be with her Lord on Fridaj, December 17, 2004. June was born in Lansing, on June 9,1936 to Versil and Pear! (Lamb) Reed. She was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School. CALEDONIA - Marvin VanKuiken, age June had worked for the Scale House in 66, of Caledonia, was called from his earthy Ionia, as well as cooking for several other home to his external home on Tuesday, restaurants in the Ionia area. December 14, 2004. after a courageous fight She loved country music, crocheting, her dog. Ginger and cat. Boots, and baking cook­ ies for her sons and grandchildren. Kecks celebrate silver wedding anniversary with a rare cancer. He was surrounded by the at Kevin and Sharon Keck, Delton, will be celebrating their 23th uutivenary on the 23rd love his family. Marv served in the Army National Guard. June is survived by Mitchell, her husband of 50 years. He drove bus for Caledonia Community Schools for 40 years. She will also be sadly missed by her loving sons. Gene Conley and fiancee. Brandy. He enjoyed his job and loved each one of the children that rode his bus. David Conley and fiancee. Sherry; 18 grand­ Marv enjoyed spending time with each one children; 19 great grandchildren; sister, Patsy of his three children and his four grandchil­ Howard; brothers-in-law, Tom Conley and dren. Ron Conley; sisters-in-law, Omie Jones. Ida He loved working the soil as a farmer for Mae Haag, Susie (John) Smith, Bessy (Bob) many years and growing beautiful flowers in Vroman, and Ada Conley; many nieces and more recent years. He especially took pleasure in sharing his nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Joe Conley, William “Bill" Conley, and Gordon Conley; and granddaughter, Jenna June Conley. of December, 2004. They were married in 1979 at Cedar Creek Bible Church. They The family of Betty A. (Williams) Tobias united in marriage June 4,2004 in a traditional have one son. Nicholas (and wife Renda) and would like to honor her 79th birthday on ceremony held at Thomapple Valley Church, one daughter. Naomi (and husband Dave), December 28th with a card shower. Please send officiated by the father of the groom. and one grandchild. Aaron Keck. cards to P.O. Box 192, Hastings, MI 49058. Girrbach and Philip and Lona Courtright. Maid of honor was Samantha Snow, best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Courtney Ziny, sister of the bride, Amy Miller, friend of the bride, and Stephanie Bucher, sister of the groom. Junior bridesmaids were Katelyn and flowers with many people. Kathleen Campbell, neices of the bride. Marv took great pride in donating 17 gal­ Best man was Michael Courtright, brother of lons of blood to help other people. the groom. He was preceded in death by his parents, The funeral service wasbe held at Koops Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, December 22, 2004. Interment took place in Saranac Cemetery. made were by Koops of the groom. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Karen (Grant) Rath. Ring bearer was Zachary Ziny, Mike Hospital on Nov. 30. 2004 at 8:30 p.m. to Roberta and Chris Nulph of Woodland. and Mrs. Robert Snow. The couple Weighing 7 BOY, Karrson James Vents, bora at Pennock in thier home in Hastings. brother. Andy (Ethel) VanderWeide; a special Hospital on Nov. 30. 2004 at 2:59 p.m Io Brett and Sandi Vents of Hastings. Weighing aunt, Tillie McIntyre; many nieces and nephews; special friends. Robe Doezema, Sally The parents of T racy A. Bennett and the par­ Postma; all the bus driver friends: and many ents of Benjamin L. Franklin are both proud to other friends. announce the engagement of their children. Ken and Marv’s family would like to express their Benjamin is employed in Grand Rapids at deep appreciation to all the staff members of Spectrum Industries Inc. and Tracy is going to Hospice of Michigan for their kind and com­ school at Grand Valley in Grand Rapids to be a passionate care. Funeral 18, December held Saturday, nurse. Wedding is set for January 21, 2005 in Caledonia Christian Muskegon at 4 pm. were services at 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. Banner CLASSIFIEDS BOY, Shane Allen Tiffany, bora at Fennock Hospital on Dec. 1. 2004 al 12:39 a.m. to Melissa CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 and Jaime Brisco of Hastings. Weighing 8 passed away at home Sunday morning, December 19, 2004, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 92. Marjorie 28, 1912 in Vermontville the daughter of Ernest and She graduated from Vermontville High School and then went on to earn an AB degree from Western Michigan University. Marjorie was a life long resident of the area and member of the Devotion to the family was the primary focus throughout life along with being active in the Bismark community and Ladies Aid. Mrs. Childs was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Childs, daughter, Elouise Dobner, daughter-in-law, Jama Childs, and son-in-law, Ray Dobner, and two grandsons. Surviving are four children, Lynette Childs of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Phillip (Sheri) Childs of Broadway. VA, Ruth Ann (Dale) Collier of Vermontville, and David (Vicki) Childs of Georgetown, KY; eight grandchil­ Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Wednesday were December 22, 20C4 at the Sunfield United The pallbearers will be Mitch Collier. Mick Collier. Nick Childs. Don Misner. Shannon Childs, Kevin Childs, and Randy schools, graduating in 1932 from Freeport held at High School. She was married to Arthur L. Webb on October 17, 1936. The couple lived in the Thomapple Lake area for a time, moving to Freeport since July 2004. to Johnny and Melissa Hicks by the Independent Family owned Funeral home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.lega- of Hospital on Dec. 7. 2004 at 2.02 p.m to Alesse and Kenneth Cross of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Seth Edward Walkington. born at Fennock Hospital on Dec. 2, 2004 at 5:27 p.m. to Crystal Fillion and Kelly Walkington She attended the Free Methodist Church, Jr. of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz*. enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and was a and 22 inches long. devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Webb is survived by sons, Robert (Patricia) Webb of Hastings and David (Karren) Webb of Freeport; nine grandchil­ dren and 30 great grandchildren. You are invited to a Preceding her in death were husband Arthur on July 16, 1997; brother Raymond Lewis and sister Clara Hummel. CHRISTMAS EVE Worship Service Services were held Tuesday. December 21. a, First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Barry Community Hospice or the December 24,2004 at 7:00 & 11:00 p.m. Free Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home.com) All are welcome to attend (11:00 Service will include the Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTMEST PRODUCT RATE POINTS APR 30 Year Fuad 30 Year Fnsd ■ Biweekly 20 Year Fuad 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly l5¥nrFi»d 15 Year Ftxad ■ Brweckly 5.730 5.175 5.500 5 625 5125 5250 4.175 5 425 5.123 0.00 000 000 0.00 5.809 5 924 5 578 5.405 5223 5342 4W8 7.153 7.428 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Yew ARM the Sunfield Cemetery following the service. cy.com Hicks Jr., boro at BOY, Lane Michael Cross, bom at Pennock Box 36, Sunfield, Ml 48890. served Brent Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6, 2004 at 6:12 That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center | Celebration of the Lord's Supper) were BOY, Johnny inches long. । being Eldridge of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 incites long. (Whitney) Hooper. She was raised primarily in Memory of Mrs. Childs. CTO RFH P.O. is Hospital on Dec. 5,2004 at 4-47 p.m to Erin Kent County, the daughter of Ira and Bertha made to the Sunfield Church of the Brethren services Hastings. Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and was 21 ‘ family of GIRL, Elisa Eldridge, boro at Pennock am For those wishing, contributions may be Interment (Quick) Ward Jane Weighing 6 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Community Programs. Methodist Church. ing. The and 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Memorial contributions may be made to Brethren Church with Pastor Mark E. Ralph officiat­ Sullivan. Pennock 2004 at Hastings Free Methodist Church with dren, and ten g»~at grandchildren. services Creek Battle Creek in 1947. Mrs. Webb has lived in Sunfield Church of the Brethren. Funeral of Battle in the Freeport area and attended Freeport Adeline (Gehmen) Granger. Vermontville and formerly Mrs. Webb was bom on April 26, 1914 in , was born May FREEPORT - Beatrice Mae Webb. 90, of Freeport al born Hospital Dec. 1. 2004 at 2:16 p.m to Corey Thanks to you... Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Marjorie Elouise Damon Austin, BOY, Michigan would be appreciated. VERMONTVILLE - of Lake lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Memorial contributions to Hospice of (Granger) Childs, of Vermontville, Tiffany ■ BOY, Joseph Robert, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30,2004 at 802 p.m to Jed Interment in Grandville Cemetery. Beatrice Mae Webb Shannon t with Rev. R. Scott Greenway officiating. www.stroofuneralhome.com. and Odessa. Weighing 10 lbs. and 21 inches long. Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley SE, Home. 1095 68th St SE., Grand Rapids. Hm. 31/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. honeymooned in Mackinaw Island and later in Las Vegas. They now reside Rath; his twin sister, Marilyn (Jack) Powell; and Mary Palmer, 1 GIRL, Alana Katherine, bora at Fennock Master and mistress of ceremonies was Mr. Seth and Jacob VanKuiken, Emily and David Bob Weighing pound. 4 1/2 ozs. nephew of the bride. (Shelby) VanKuiken; four grandchildren, Marjorie Elouise (Granger) Childs 2004 to Melissa Flikkema. er of the groom, and Yon Bucher, brother in law er-in-law, Henrietta and Pete Lemson. Doezema, GIRL, Jade Savannah, bora October 12, Groomsmen were Tom Goggins, friend of the groom, Matthew Courtright, broth­ Roy and Mamie VanKuiken; sister and broth­ years, Mary; their three children, Kim (Mark) Arrangements Parents of the couple are Tun and Stephanie Grandview Foot and Ankle is announcing that 1 would like to thank Mr. Michael McPhillips of the Apple Dr. Uebele is now accepting patients In the Hastings location. Street Law Office for successfully representing my com­ Please coll M9.94S-9155 words of Charles Caleb Colton, “... Our integrity is never plaint in District Court As much as is possible, a terrible wrong has been made right and my integrity is intact. In the worth so much as when we have parted with our all to keep Dr. Debate apadalteea in all aspects of foot core, with speefo' omphorir on diabetic foot can, heel pain, hammertoat, bunions. as well as many other foot problems it." Thank you. and bless you. 000 000 0.00 000 000 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 �Page 8 — Thursday. December 23. 2004 — The Hastings Banner ,/lnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The First Congregational Church of Lake The Michael and Karen Morse family of Odessa will hold its annual Christmas Eve Collierville. Tenn., came Friday night, Dec. Martin Road. Both parents were 86 years old. Problem parents candlelight service at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24. 17. for a week with their Michigan families. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. Central United Methodist Church will have They were at her sister’s home Saturday at 20, at Lakewood UMC for Jack Denman of its annual candlelight service at 7 p.m. Carlton Center with the Gariock family They rural Saranac, who died Dec. 14. His sur­ Dear Annie: 1 am 26 years old and living in Christinas Eve. The Chancel Choir will sing. visited friends in Richland on Monday. vivors include his wife Dodie (34 years of my parents' home while I attend medical Toward the end of this week they will be in marriage), sons Loren (Dye) Denman and school full time. My mother is miserable in Christmas services on Friday at 5 and 10 p.m. Fremont with the Morse families and will wife. Dan (Sarah) and Bryan Dye, all of her marriage to my father (he is significantly Mass will be at 9 a.m. Christmas morning return home with a day-long drive. Their son. Saranac and a daughter. Jackie. His in-laws older than she is), and it is beginning to take (Saturday). The services on Sunday will be at Will, said he was glad to see some snow. include Sl Edwards Catholic Church will hold its 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. The David Gariock of Big Rapids came to Red Cross bloodmobile will be in town at the Central UMC Fellowship Hall from noon to 5:45 pjn. for accepting blood donations. Mark and Jeanne Johnson with children Craig and Deanna of Lake City. Dan and Carlton Center with cousin Christy Barcroft, also a student at Michigan State University. Bernice Hamp was hostess Saturday to local people Loma Durkeep, his mother-in-law. Deane and Sharon Durkee. Zoe is really nice, but we live in a small Every single day. Mom complains that Dad town, and it can take a while to meet new ignores her, doesn't care about her, and on and people. So. she hangs out with my friends and Deatsman. Interment was to be in Lakeside on. She remembers every wrong anyone has me a lot, and even though I have no problem Cemetery. ever done to her and nurses grudges. I have with that, some of my friends are hinting that Deatsman. Donna and more than 30 of her family members, includ­ An informational meeting for any groups been putting up with this misery for a few they'd like her to leave us alone once in a ing several married grandchildren and their that have food pantries is scheduled for 10 years now. and its getting worse. I cannot while. families. a.m. Tuesday. Jan. 11. at the far southwest stand living here, but I cannot afford to be on I love my cousin, but I could use a little my own. I love my mother and want to see her breathing room. What should I do? — Cousin Pamela Schuck of Niles and sons Nicolas and Herman and Clarice Seif of Dorr died last comer of the administration building of the Christopher spent the weekend with parents Friday in an auto accident. They are survived Ionia fairgrounds. The program will be under Sue and Delos Johnson. They were glad to see by three daughters, one of whom is Debra the sponsorship of the Ionia County United many schoolmates after church on Sunday. VanDyke of Way. z ‘Dreamer: The Movie’ premiere is New Year’s Eve by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Johnson's video production "Dreamer: The Movie" will have its world premiere at the Ionia Theatre on New Year’s George its toll on me. LaVon Dawn Problems happy, but she carries around a lot of anger Dear Cousin: Can you introduce Zoe to and resentment. My father is the "king of some schoolmates with whom she might have oblivion." He walks around as if nothing is something in common? Perhaps she would wrong, leaving me to deal with Mom. like to join a sport or after-school group that When I suggest to Mom that she see a doesn't include you. Zoe is still new to your counselor, she gets defensive and claims area and needs time to find her own friends she'll just "live out her life this way." Whai and her own interests. She is relying on you to can I do to make my life, as well as my par­ make the transition easier, so try to be patient ents* lives, more positive from this point on? with her. You won't regret it. - Desperate in New Jersey Dear Desperate: You cannot make your The premiere party begins at 6:30 and the movie starts at 7 p.m. The movie is about 93 minutes long, so it should end a tittle after 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the premiere are $5 each. The movie will continue to run all week at normal ticket prices $5 for teens and adults and $4 for kids ages 11 and under and senior derive great satisfaction in complaining. citizens 50 and over. On Saturday. Jan. 1. it will be shown at 2,7 and 9 p.m.. Sunday at 2 lems. When your mother complains, reply. parents happy. They are the only, ones who can do the work and make the changes that will improve their marriage. Also consider the possibility that your parents are comfort­ able with this level of misery. Some people Don't get sucked in to your parents' prob­ and 7 p.m. Monday at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 10 a.m., 3:45 and 7 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m. Most of the movie was filmed in area loca­ tions. including Lake Odessa, Lakewood High School. Nashville and Woodland. There were scenes shot in Grand Rapids. Saugatuck Tm sorry you're so unhappy." Then change the subject or leave the room. As soon as you can afford to move out, do so. Nasty newsletter Dear Annie: I’ve heard people complain about the overblown Christmas newsletters they receive. You know what I’m talking about - the husband got his third promotion, the son was offered a full scholarship to Harvard, the daughter was voted homecom­ ing queen, the 9-year-old plays three musical instruments, the oldest daughter married an ambassador, the first grandchild is a genius who already speaks three languages, and Cooking for kid and Fort Wayne. Ind. And most of the actors are teens and adults from the Woodland, Lake Odessa, Sunfield George Johnson (second from right) attends the screening of "Dreamer the Movie” with Sara and Micah Steed and their son Caleb, his wife Kary and his mother, Judy Johnson. and Hastings areas. There were more than 200 actors and actresses involved, counting the cxtras- 81x1 “everyone is listed in the credits. So stick around after the movie - you never know whose name you might see.” Johnson 3-fajypy J-CoCidays! Holiday Hours 12/24 - Closed 1:00 pm 12/25 - Closed 12/31 - Regular Hours 1/1 - Closed years old. "Cindy" is a picky eater, but my Dear Had Enough: Thanks for a good chuckle. Here it is: Dear Everybody: Once again, the happy fed Cindy a bologna sandwich instead of hav­ fry specialist at the fast-food joint, so we were ing her eat what I served. Yesterday, they able to purchase two more buckets at the flea came again, and Cindy was carrying a market. We now have enough for all the holes McDonald's Happy Meal. Yet Mom frets that tical and those who are openly hostile and try in the leaking roof. We've actually collected Cindy is unwilling to try new foods. The first time they came to dinner. Mom I worked very hatd on my dinner and was holidays are upon us. We have so many things to appreciate. Bob got a promotion to french so much water that we can flush the toilets every day. upset that Cindy was permitted to eat junk The Feds found this year's marijuana crop while we enjoyed a good meal. Am I wrong to before we could harvest it all, but we should be offended? How can I put a stop to it with­ make it through the winter with the profits and violence seemingly customary for suc­ cessful movies. The character in the movie out alienating my new in-laws? - Frustrated from the still. Jimmy got out on good behav­ dreams of leaving the small-town atmos­ Dear Frustrated: It's natural that you want his fifth child. Fortunately, all four mothers phere. and getting into the fast-paced film making world. to impress your in-laws with your cooking, have stopped fighting over him. Junior ran oft but Cindy is 5 years old, and it sounds as if Johnson grew up in a farm house in Woodland. He said aside from cow tipping, he did most of the things that you would expect a small-town kid to do. from bailing hay to jumping tree stumps with his bicycle; from delivering the Reminder around town to Christmas caroling with a church group. “I think that most people who grow up in a small town dream of something bigger at one time or another. We all go through times where we want to step out, and perhaps chase again, and it gets harder and harder to get the she would not appreciate it. Few children that sheriff to look for him. Just because he's 35 age like to experiment with new foods. doesn't mean be can take -are of himself. a dream, or make a mark in the world. 1 cer­ tainly did,” he said. He said he once thought the only way to make movies would be to move to Los Angeles. Shortly after graduating from Lakewood High School, he gave LA a brief visit. He said it wasn't what he had expected. “Don't get me wrong. Los Angeles has a lot to offer, especially for the film making com­ munity. but it just wasn't for me. I’ve pretty ever since,” he said. After returning to Michigan, he eventually started working in television — a path that later moved him back out of Michigan, to his current position at WINM, a television station in Edgerton, Ohio, where he has been for nearly five years. Johnson actually was living in Indiana while shooting the movie in Michigan. He drove up on Fridays after getting out of work, then shot on the weekends, and went back to Indiana late Sunday night. He did this for over three months during the summer of 2002. He said it was a tiring schedule, but it was also a lot of fun. Johnson said he never claimed to be a major Hollywood studio. “This isn't exactly the next major Hollywood blockbuster. But that's not neces­ sarily a bad thing. The story is unlike any­ thing I've ever seen. and. to me. that was kind of the goal.” he said. “It's been said that Hollywood has just a handful of approved, money-making, storytelling formulas: 'Boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. Boy gets girl back.' in West Virginia ior just in time for Christmas and the birth of Have you considered the possibility that I hope that the holidays find you whole and Mom believes Cindy would reject your cui- happy. I don't understand why the family siax and she wants to avoid hurting your feel­ reunion announcements again didn't reach us ings? While it would be nice if she indulged until after the event. - Bertha Mae. Bob. the girl with something healthier, there's no Jimmy. Junior and all the Grandkids reason for you to be offended. If you can get Cindy to try one bite of something you've pre­ pared, great, but otherwise, leave things Wedding beH bill alone. Dear Annie: I couldn't believe your answer The widow wins to "Bride in Alabama." who says her future husband's family is wealthy and hers is not You said it isn't unusual for both sets of par­ Dear Annie: My husband’s brother died ents to help pay for the wedding. recently. His wife of only one year had all of People who want to have a memorable the flowers and plants from the funeral home wedding should save up and pay for h them­ sent to her house. Included were two plants selves. It is not the parents' responsibility. My from our best friends and one from my hus­ wife and I had a beautiful wedding, and we band's employer. didn't ask for any financial help from our par­ The problem is that she refuses to let me ents. although we received a cash gift from have them. She says they should have been my in-laws. People need to stop thinking that sent to my home, otherwise they belong to they have a right to their parents' savings. - her. What is funeral etiquette for plants or flowers? - I Want My Plants in Michigan It's the Vows that Count Dear Vows: Many young brides and Dear Michigan: Here's the response from grooms do not have the financial wherewith­ the Emily Post Institute: "It would have been al to pay for any kind of wedding, and their nice for the widow to give you the plants. parents are more than happy to pick up the tab However, they were sent to the funeral home. (within reason). Older couples, however, If the sender truly wanted you to have them, especially those who have been living togeth­ they could have been sent directly to your er. should make every effort to pay for their home. The woman has just lost her husband, own nuptials. regardless of how long they were married. If the plants bring the widow comfort, lei her Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy have them." Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors Gue in cousin your of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail to questions anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, Dear Annie: 1 am 10 years old. My cousin. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's "Zoe," just moved to our town and is going to Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Sports team is bad. Very bad. Sports team gets good. Wins championship.' my school. We're in the same classes, in the Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the same youth group and in the same after­ Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- "These are nice formulas, but I remember, as a kid. hearing about this assembly line school activities, and we are going to the ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ form of making movies, and thinking to myself. ‘Geez, is there no such thing as an original story?’ “I remember accepting it as a challenge to create a movie that doesn't fall into any of these formulas. "Dreamer The Movie" is the result.” he said. Johnson said the movie didn't quite turn out as he had expected. Originally, it was going to be a very low key project, involving 10 or 15 people. He didn't really have any 269-945-2401 • http://www.hasungscitybank.com twice so far. My husband has a tittle sister. 5 hope you will print it - Had Enough of That making a movie without all the Hollywood glitz and hype. He meets many obstacles along the way — people who are mildly skep­ much lived in medium-sized to small towns from our MCBfamiCy to yours... in-laws have come to my home for dinner real problem is with my mother-in-law. In the end. he makes the film the way he wants, a very Christian film without the sex More than 400 actors, dancers, singers and musicians at Lee Elementary School in Middleville took part in a production last week of the musical -This Old Gingerbread House." The musical and story, director by teacher Holly Heddens, picks up where Hansel and Gretel leave off. (Photo by Patricia Johns) often mistaken for her daughter's older sister. So here's my Christmas Letter Revenge. I Dear Annie: I am newly married, and my said. The plot is about a young man (played by Johnson's brother. Ben) who has a dream of to sabotage his plans. He also meets business film moguls who try to get him to sell his soul to the Devil, both figuratively and literally. ‘Gingerbread House’ musical includes 400 Grandma is embarrassed because she is so See DREAMER, page 19 same summer camp next year. CATE, INC. Read no BANNER every weald Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 23. 2004 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... George W. Ingraham of Irving Township Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Take Advantage of Higher Retirement Plan Limits How can you build resources for a comfort­ able retirement? One of the very best moves you can make is to contribute the maximum previous maximum of $3,000 per year (earn­ into account future increases in contribution ing 7 percent) was invested. limits or "catch-up" contributions. Furthermore, the above figures don't take to your 401 (k) and IRA. And here's some good news: That maximum increased for 2005 - so you've now got an even better chance to accelerate your retire­ ment savings. Higher contributions can add up In 2005. you can put in up to $14,000 to ynur401(k). up from $13,000 in 2004. And, if you're 50 or over, you can add up to $4,000 in ■catch-up’ contributions. (These same limits apply to 457(b) plans, for state or local gov­ ernment employees, and to 403(b) plans, for employees of schools, religious organizations or other non-profit groups.) George and Catherine Ingraham By Joyce Weinbrecht You can also put up to $4,000 in your tradi­ 26.1864. He became a wagoncer in Company George W. Ingraham was bom the son of A. 1st Independent Battalion. 1st Regiment. William and Amanda Ballance Ingraham, on Michigan Sharp Shooters and was also a pri­ Dec. 5. 1839. vate in Company F. 1st Regiment Michigan William Ingraham operated a hotel, tavern and stagecoach stop on State Road between Hastings and Grand Rapids in Irving Sharp Shooters. He was discharged on June 3. 1865 in Washington. D.C. He was paid in full on June Township. William came to Michigan with 1. 1865, and granted a pension of $72 which his family from New York in 1837 and.built was commenced May 8, 1924. He died on the log cabin where George W. Ingraham was June 2, 1925. and was buried in the Irving bom. William operated a stagecoach stop, Cemetery, not far from his birth place. hotel and tavern on this site. grew His military papers described him as 5 ft. 11 inches, light complexion, auburn hair. He attending country schcxtl when be could be was age 24 with two children when he enlist­ spared from work at home. ed, and his occupation was listed as farmer on up in He married Catherine A. Trego on August Section 27. Irving Township. He returned to 10. 1861. They had seven children. Clara. the farm following his discharge from the Elmer. Homer. Ella. Kittie and twins Frank Union Army and raised his family there. and Fred. Sometimes one finds the George Ingraham served his country in the Civil War. signing up for one year on Sept. "1 $500 At first glance, you might not think these increases are such a big deal. But. over time, they can really add up. 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Ml 49046 mwr oteensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New EMPLOYMENT GROUP is recruiting for great jobs at Flexfab in Hastings. To set up an interview, call Sarah Gamer at Employment Group 616-949-2303 �Page 10 - Thursday. December 23.2004 - The Hastings Banner Saxons slow down Maroons, but still fall in 4th by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Too many turnovers and not cn<Migh points have been the story of the season for the Saxons so far. Bu: the Saxons are getting better all the time. Against a Holland Christian team that many expected to be contending for the O-K Gold Conference title the Saxons were still in the ball game in the fourth quarter, and were just edged out over the final minutes. The Maroons improved to 4-1 and knocked the Saxons down to 1-3 with a 42-32 win in Hastings on Tuesday night. Hastings was able to slow down the Maroons, with a patient offensive attack. It worked for most of the night. Saxon jun­ ior guard Brad Mead connected on a threepoint play early in the fourth quarter to pull his team within one point. A three poi nter by the Maroons made their lead more comfortable, then they hit enough free throws down the stretch to close out the Saxons. It was the same story- for the Saxons on Friday night at Wyoming Park, only the Vikings were able to tum the Saxon turnovers into points quickly and piled it ou in an 87-43 victory. The Saxons led 8-7 with 3:36 left in the first quarter, as the Vikings came into the game cold. Their star senior Micah Chappell The Saxons Steve Bok), back, and JJ Quick, front, battte for a loose ball with Wyoming Park's Brett Powell in the second half of Friday night's O-K Gold contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings sophomore Bryan Skedgell. left, looks for room to get a shot off in the sec­ ond haff as he’s guarded by Wyoming Park’s Allen Durham. (Photo by Brett Bremer) had only two points to thet point, on a break­ away lay-up. outscored the Saxons 14-3 the rest of the first quartet to put their team up 22-11. After Brandon Johnson scored the first turnovers in the second quarter, as it appeared points of the second half to cut the Viking Mead has gained some valuable backcourt lead to 17 points, the Vikings answered with a experience in the early season so far. three-pointer from Chappell, a three-point The game was a foul-fest throughout, with play by Mike Boone, and another three-point the referees blowing their whistles early and basket by Jonny Vitale. A free throw by often. The Vikings connected on 29 of their Boone with 4:26 left in the third gave the 44 free throw attempts, while the Saxons were Vikings a 30-point lead. Chris Freiburger led the Vikings with 15 Meed and Scott Coleman both had to leave The big bosser over here took over the role of old St. Nick this week in his editorial, and even included a couple gifts to those in the sports world. 1 thought I would continue the gift presentations. Fred wished the Saxons and Panthers a little bit of gridiron glory in the 2005 season. That’s a long way off, and on the Hastings* sideline there will be a big change. Kyle DeHom will not return as head coach for the 2005 season. I too would like to wish the Saxons and Panthers some success, but also wish coach DeHom a nice relaxing fall with his family after Ms Saxon teams totaled one victory in three seasons. I also wish Saxon athletic director Steve Hoke luck in finding a replacement who’s ready and able to build a program from the bottom up. The Saxon boy's basketball team deserves a gift as well. The team was blessed with great student body turn out at its first few contests. I even wrote about it last week, but the day after the column was published I was disappointed with what I saw. Friday night, there was again a good turnout. The problem was by the third quarter, the numbers had greatly diminished. The Saxons won’t be a powerhouse in the O-K Gold this season, so my 1 would give them a group of classmates that will be there for them like a marriage. Through the good times and bad, for richer for poorer, and all that good stuff. Maybe the lure of being between the two big malls in Grand Rapids was too much temptation during the holiday season? The Thomapple Kellogg boys* basketball team is doing okay so far with a 4-1 mark, but I would just make sure that their new gym is finished by next winter. That shouldn’t be a problem. I hear they’re thinking it might be done for this winter’s districts. But do whatever it takes to make sure David Kool doesn't play in the old gym ever again. He poured in 39 points Tuesday night. He scored 34 in Middleville last year. I've been racking my brains trying to think of something to give to the wrestling pro­ grams around the county, and I can’t think of much. Since I’ve taken care of the less for­ tunate already. I guess I can reach down into my big bag of tricks. The Saxons could use some big guys, the Vikings could use some small guys, the Panthers could use some experience. I can’t think of anything special for the Trojans or Lions so. how about some of those nice big bean bag chairs for coaches Lehman, Marvin. Ricketts, and Wawiemia. There’s no reason why they can’t yell, coach, and cheer in comfort. Back to the gridiron, here’s to hoping the transition from the Southern Michigan Athletic Asstxiation to the Southern Michigan Athletic Conference is a smooth one for the Lions. Not just on the gridiron, but all around. The Lions will be playing tougher foes from bigger schools on a weekly basis. Playing better competition should make the Maple Valley athletes better in the long run. but will it mean as many wins? I would like to give the Indiana Pacers Ron Artest a platinum album for Christmas. points for Hastings. Wyoming Park led 46-27 at the break. the game early in the first half in foul trouble, Some gifts a little tougher to stuff down the chimney half. JJ. Quick also finished with seven Hastings did a good job of limiting their 9 of 29 from the line. the Vikings’ Braulio Barrero. as he brings the ball up the floor in the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Steve Bolo topped the Saxons with eight points, but six of his eight game in the first The rest of the Vikings picked it up and and it followed them into the second half. Mead had four points at the break and Coleman seven. Those were also their final points. Chappell finished with 13. and Bren Powell tallied 12. The Saxons will be back at home on Jan. 4. when they continue the O-K Gold Conference season against Caledonia. game scoring totals. Saxons reach second semi with a pair of new setters by Brett Bremer Sports Editor focus of the day was setting it high enough, so the girls could get to the ball and hit iL” The Saxons proved that their reaching the Hastings rallied around their two new set­ semifinals of a tournament wasn’t some fluke ters when Lawrence went down, and played thing on Saturday. some of their scrappiest defense in the loss to At the Wayland Tournament, the Saxons Otsego. 25-13, 25-12. 25-16. The Saxons reached a semifinal for the second time this then came back to top Creston in the other season. despite the fact that they had to use a pool play contest. 25-13,25-15,25-23. new approach to the game. Hastings opened pool play by facing the Jodi Jolley did her best to make sure the Saxons didn't have to worry about their outstanding Otsego Bulldogs. Saxon senior offense. She served setter Katie Lawrence was injured in the including eight in one game. She also led the match, andcouldn’t play the rest of the day. team with 15 kills. Jamie VanBoven bad a Lawrence was the team's main setter a year ago, and continued to bold down the spot 12 aces on the day, solid defensive day with nine blocks. The win over Creston put the Saxons into again this winter, which means the other girls the on the team haven’t had to worry about doing There, the Saxons topped the Wolverines 25­ much setting themselves. 12.25-19. semifinals against Godwin Heights. Head coach Gina McMahon had to go with It set up the showdown the Saxons had a new 6-2 offense, meaning the team would been looking forward to the entire day, a shot have two setters on the court at all times. at the hosts from Wayland. The Saxons* O-K Kelsey Howell and Nicole Cordray stepped in Gold rivals earned the win however, 25-18, and worked wonderfully together to help 15-25,15-11, to advance to the finals of their Hastings reach the semi’s. own tournament. Even that was positive for McMahon. “I’m very open to trying different offens­ es.” said McMahon. “The girls adjusted to it. Without their starting setter, and some of them liked iL" offense none of the girls had ever played Howell and Cordray liked the chance to control the offense. “Kelsey and Nicole, they realized that on playing an before, and even at the end of a somewhat consistent day, the Saxons were just a couple points behind the Wildcats. the second ball, they can dump it, and they The Saxons have one contest over the hol­ were both tell enough to do that,'* said iday break, a trip to Byron Center for an invi­ McMahon. “They also have to realize though, tational on Dec. 30. They open conference that if they don’t have a good pass, they still play the following week, with a trip to have to do something with the ball. The main Middleville Jan. 6. Maybe then, he would stick to the recording industry and not return to the NBA’s hard­ wood. And if he does come back to the NBA. I would give him a jersey with his old number on it. No more of this number 91 stuff, because he wanted to be like post-Piston Dennis Rodman. My boss offered Steve Mariucci a book on new and creative ways to lose football games. Personally, I think he could write that book. Mariucci’s spring reading list should include titles like ’Clearing Your Life Of Collarbone Breaks’. ’Zen and the Art of Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed Longsnapping Improvements’, and How to Make the Playoffs in Three Easy Seasons’. I'd give the Tigers a time machine, so they could go back and get in on all those deals in baseball over the past few weeks that saw big name pitchers going every which way across the country. The Red Sox lose Pedro and get Wells and Clement. The Yankees get on all the scores and accomplishments of Randy Johnson. It seems like everyone has left Oakland, and none of their planes touched down in Detroit. Who’s left? Finally, if I were the jolly old elf. I would have my helpers frantically folding white paper, spinning their scissors around it. and decorating the halls of Major League Baseball with tiny white asterisks (after they Finish with all my snowflake requests of course). local athletes. Read The BANNER! Due to an injury to regular setter Katie Lawrence. Kelsey Howell (pictured) and Nicole Cordray had to step into the set­ ters role at the Wayland Tournament on Saturday. (File photo) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 23, 2004 — Page 11 Lions top two sets of Spartans by Brett Bremer team's leading scorers Tuesday night play a Sports Editor pivotal role in the Lions’ full court pressure The Maple Valley varsity boy’s basketball defense which they used for roughly half the team is doing just what first year head coach contest. The Lions' forced three straight turnovers Keith Jones wants. It's gening better all the time. to start the fourth quarter, and it allowed them After falling to powerful foes from Olivet to push their lead to over 20 points. and Thomapple Kellogg in the first two con­ It was a solid all around night for Valley. tests of the season, the Lions evened their On the glass, Bursley pulled down eight record rebounds and Beardslee seven. at 2-2 with a 70-53 win over Springport on Tuesday night. Theaday Mixed coach Jones. “Against Webberville, we let pretty good half court offense, and we had them hang in, and hang in the game. Against some good points in transition.” said Jones. Springport, the kids put them away in the Execution on the offensive end hasn’t been Maple Valley picked up its first victory of senior point guard Dustin Mead finally got the 2004-05 by knocking off Webberville things going against the Spartans. Mead fin­ Friday night 56-49. ished with a team high 18 points and six Lamphere was 10 of 15 from the charity in our half-court sets.” said Jones. ’They stripe, and finished with the game high 22 think they’ve got an opening and they may try points. to penetrate instead of letting the offense come to them.” Men’s High Gaines * Series - T. Graham 196-510; D. Benner 208; P. Scobey 215; G. took the time to run through the offense a Graham 171; B. Smith 169; S. Miller 167­ 483; C. O'Keefe 220-599; V. Scobey 131; D. Neymeiyer 174; B. Wilkins 205. 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TK couldn't line a number of times, he hit six three's in the plenty of things his team can get done in the Trojans in their win over Wayland, and Yeazel Kool in Tuesday night's battle between two find a way to stop him. or to get going on the contest, while he also created a number of coming weeks added 18. undefeated O-K Gold teams. other end of the floor. open court opportunities for himself. Thomapple Manning poured in 19 points for the “We need to do some much needed work. After leading the entire contest, Wayland The Sailors struck early, leading by as We’re very happy to be 4-1,” said Holzhueter. had to come back in the final minute of the many as 12 points in the opening quarter. “I don't think we’ve really scratched the fourth quarter to tie the game at 54 and send Kool only had three points at the end of the first. surface of how good wc can be.” The Trojans may have been closer to “how “With ail the turnovers, we dug ourselves good they can be" last Friday night when they into a hole.” said Holzhueter. “Against a team outscored the Wildcats 29-17 over the fourth like that, as good as South Christian, every quarter and overtime to for a 67-62 win in mistake you make is magnified.” Wayland. Some carelessness by the Sailors and some it into overtime. TK’s defense was too much for the Wildcats in the end. Brandon Wilson added nine points for TK and Finkbeiner scored eight. Wayland was led by 22 points from Mike Rader, and 12 more from Kyle Laker. Thomapple Kellogg trailed 45-38 heading of the Trojans’ best offense of the night, mid­ way through the second quarter got TK back into the ball game. An offensive rebound put-back by Isaac Thaler, then another bucket by Thaler off a beautiful assist from David Finkbeiner cut the ten point South Christian lead to six. Soon after, an offensive put-back by TK’s Jon Yeazel and a three-point basket by Jason Blain made it 23-20 in favor of the Sailors. To that point, Kool had scored just five points. Consecutive three's by Kool in the next 35 seconds put the Sailors in command for good. South Christian's defense played as big a role in the victory as Kool’s offense. The speedy Sailors were able to shut down the Trojan penetration into the lane for the most part. The drive and shoot or drive and dish option has been an important part of the TK offense so far this year. The Trojans spent many of their possessions spreading the floor, and looking f<x a ball handler to make a play. “I think our offense is okay at this point in the season,” said Holzhueter. “Our defense is going to get us through most nights, and we’ll get enough offense. Tonight, we just didn’t have a lot of team offense." Yeazel finished with 14 points for TK. but 13 of them came in the first half. Trevor Manning added 11 points for the Trojans. Behind Kool for South. Andrew VanderSchaaf tossed in ten points. Thomapple Kellogg s Jason Blain, right, fades away from South Christian's David Kool for a short jump shot in the lane during the first quarter Tuesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK is now 4-1, and won’t play again until a trip to Byron Center on Jan. 4. The Bulldogs Thomapple Kellogg's David Finkbeiner races the ball up court in front of South Christian’s David Kool in the first half of the Sailor’s 75-41 win Tuesday night in MiddlevHle. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley edges Broncos for 2nd at Jesse Snow Memorial With ten medalists, the Lions finished sec­ ond Caledonia to at their Jesse 145 pounds, was Ryke topped Chris Morris in the 171 final 11­ Snow 10. Maple was Dave Scurlock. who was pinned by Maple Valley’s other second place finisher Memorial Invitational on Saturday. Ben Boss, at Delton spikers lose 3, tie 1 at Lawt tourney Valley's only champion Saturday, but three Dansville’s Nick Elliott in the other Lions finished second and four third at championship match in 3:22. 160-pound The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ volley­ ball team had a tough day at the Lawton Tournament on Saturday. There were four Lions who took victories the nine team tournament. The Fighting Scots from Caledonia earned in the consolation finals. Maple Valley had a The Panther spikers fell in seven of the the tournament title for a second season in a wrestler in each of the consolation finals from eight games they played, ending the day with row. with 199.5 points. The host Lions were 103 pounds up to 135. a record of 0-3-1. second with 151. one point ahead of third At 103, Ron Smith took a 9-8 decision over Constantine topped the Panthers 25-15, place Coopersville. Lakewood ‘B’ was fourth Lakewood’s Holden Hummel for third place. 25-20, Lawrence won 25-21, 25-14, and with 98, followed by Hopkins 91.5. Dansville Raven Scurlock fell Watervliet took a 25-14, 25-13 victory. Lakewood’s Jeremy 77. Gull Lake 74. Kelloggsville 58.5. and Koetsier in 1:22 of the 112 consolation final. The Panthers’ lone split was with Hartford. Concord 24. A Lion also topped a Viking at 125. where DK won the first game 25-14. and fell in the Jamie Corwin earned third place with a 4-1 second 26-24. Caledonia had six champions, a second place finish, and three third place finishers. Boss went 3-0 at 145. and pinned Brien Also placing third for Maple Valley was Parker of Concord for the championship in Justin Cook at 135. He bested Hopkins' Josh 3:25. Cipolla 4-2 in the consolation final. The Lions finished second ahead of the Broncos despite The Broncos’ Mike Tyler Greenfield (119) and lyier Corwin Coopersville (130) were the Lions' two fourth place finish­ Hoch pinned Joe ers. The Lions arc off now until Jan. 8. when losing to wrestlers in two flight finals. Alex Culbert led Delton with 10 kills and decision over Ed Whitesei. Desrochers from Maple Valley in the 152- they travel to Wyoming Rogers for an invita­ pound championship in 4:49. and Dustin tional. eight aces, while Casey Peavey had six aces on the day. Delton Kellogg’s Brett Bissett, right, won his way to a fifth place medal at Saturday’s Eau Claire Invitational. Delton doesn't wrestle again until Jan. 6, when they will travel to Pennfield for the Kalamazoo Valley Associatejn opener. (File photo) That will come with time, but the Panthers wanted for his Delton Kellogg wrestling are doing all right in duals so far this season. duals in Plainwell to move their season record ing to their coach, with one medalist and three to 6-4. DK topped Comstock 66-3. then fell to wrestlers who reached the consolation finals. At 130 pounds, Brett Bissett was the only In the consolation. Delton heavy Weight Plainwell 58-9. Jeremy Herington and Dustin Merlau were the Panther’s only two double winners on Wednesday night. Octavio Romero won his weight class, while Delton's varsity is now off for the holiday Brenden Boyle and Trent Green lost out in the break until hitting the mats for the first finals. 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December 23.2004 — Page 13 Vikings fall to Charlotte in semifinals of CAAC tourney BASKETBALL After playing a waiting game at the The Vikings defeated Lansing Everett and split with Lansing Waverly in pool games "We shook up the lineup early in the day while waiting for seeding to take place Capita] Area Activities Conference tourna­ Lakewood had to continue to sit with a first A League ment at Lansing Eastern on Saturday, the play. After a major shakeup of the starting and we seemed to catch fire after that." said round bye. before facing Charlotte for the Team Day second time. Blarney Slone................... a................................1-1 Viking varsity volleyball team came up short in their second with showdown Charlotte. lineup Lakewood went to power pool play Viking coach Jeff Duits. “With such a and played Charlotte for the first of two young team there are bugs wc arc trying to Chelsea Brehm led the Vikings with 84 matches on the day. Lakewood beat the work out. but we are very excited about assists white Emily Duits had 45 kills and The Orioles topped the Viking spikets in Orioles easily by dominating every position where we can go this season." Morgan Pennington had 12 aces. the semifinals 15-13 in the third game of a on the court, then finished power pool by Lakewood entered the tournament round see saw match. beating Lansing Catholic Central in two as the number one seed. After a long delay YMCA Men’s BwketM St—ittap ..............................................................3-0 Biair's Landscaping ........................................ 2-1 Wireless Wonderland Lakewood is 3-2-1 and plays next on ..................................... 0-2 BVaag— Dec. 30 at Byron Center. ........................... 3-0 Advantage Housing Drill Team............................. ;........................... .2-1 Generation Gap Lion spikers win three and lose three at Corunna Invite Consecutive losses to Yale, knocked the Maple Valley vanity girls’ volleyball team out of the Corunna on Invitational Delton turns lead over to Broncos with too many Playmakers ......................*................................ 1-1 Family Dental................ .. z.............................1-2 Phillips 66/Taco Bell... ............... ..... ................ 1-2 Dewey’s Autobody/Bvry Automotive . D-2 Game Results - Play-ten 56-Drill Team 54. Family Demal 65W^» 66/Taco Bell 60; Generation Gap *61 -Dewey’s Pewamo- turnovers Westphalia topped the Lions 21-14, 21-17 final two matches were losses to the Delton Kelton it 0-4 after falling to kills and 12 solo blocks, while also adding Bellevue on the road Tuesday night, 57-47. The Panthers haven’t done much to help 16 digs. Kyndra Root had 42 digs and 16 Bulldogs. Maple Valley finished second in its pool, their coach get into the holiday spirit so far kills. then went 1-1 in power pool play to move this season. Lisa Hamilton passed out 61 assists on into the quarter finals, where they were the day. Kortney Ewing added 18 kills. *The number 25 is a good number in knocked off by Yale 21-15. 21-11. Allison Oleson 28 digs, and Sammy Cowell December, because it’s Christmas day,” 18 digs for the Lions. said Delton Kellogg varsity boys' basket­ Valley defeated Ithaca in the first round of power pool play. 21-14.21-8, then had to Maple Valley is now 6-4-1 on the season. ball coach face Yale. Yale topped the Lions that time. The Lions’ home opener will be after the number in thetunsover department.’* 21-16.21-16. Mohn. “But it's not a good The Panthers couldn't control the ball at holiday break, Jan. 3 against Saranac. TK spikers reach semi's at Park Invite ers took srt iiaanaji of the Delton turnovers on the other end of the floor. Despite aH that, the Panthers had a nice Middleville Wrestling Club Folkstyle sign-up is Jan. 3 offering a folkstyte wrestling season this year. Folkstyle wrestling is the same as the wrestling that our high school wrestlers do. Sign-ups will take place at the Thomapple organizations. Michigan Federation and give run going to them a small lead in the third quarter They quickly slid backwards, Three turnovers in a row turned the lead back over to Bellevue and the Broncos Wrestling information, for an additional $10. (616)891-7640 in the evening, at 795-3394 two practices a week from 7 to 8:30 p.m. contact Scott Marvin at ext 4454 during the school day, or e-mail him at smarvin@tkkl2.nu.us. Folkstyle wrestling tournaments will be offered during the season by two different nament action the Ttojana topped Christian game. . . Getting Tyler Blacken hack after the hol­ idays should bea boost to the team. TK’s freestyle wrestling season will be running again this year from March to May. Delton KeUogg senior Brandon Link tossed in 12 points to go along with his team high 14 rebounds in b« Panthers' loss at Bellevue on Tuesday night (Rte photo) Business Review Reader Ads In This Section Prepared By Contract Advertising, Inc. C2005 All Ri^tts Reserved. 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Club T-shirts can be ordered The season will run through Feb. 24. with pool play, but TK came bock so win when 17 points, and four were the only Panthers to score in the ment for our club. The Middleville Wresting ■ 22-25. 25-22,15-9. Eagles handed the Trojans two losers in Competing in these events is not a require­ Club stresses fun and fundamentals. semifinals, before falling to AUegae fat three games. shot. Nathan Corrie Latta scared five points. Those Cost will be reached the Brandon Link had a solid all around to purchase a competitors card from them. Kellogg High School Gym on Monday, Jan. 3 The Trojans game for Delton Kellogg with 12 points, 14 Farrell led Delton with choose to participate in these events will need . Holiday Clank. tables on Grand Rapids Christian. The rebounds, and a blocked MYWAY. Wrestlers who Thomappte IGcBogg’t vanity volleyball team scored its sccoIk! solid tournament ran on Saturday, at the Wyoming Park TK leached the temiflnals by turning the never looked back. at 6 p.m. with the first practice to follow sign­ ups. Practice will end at 8:30. Blair’s Bellevue, and the Broncos talented shoot­ The Lions finished second in their open­ The Middleville Wrestling Cub will be 63; Slam 64-Blamey Landscaping 74; Wireless Bfauderiand 39. Amy Joostbems ted the Lions with 25 The Lions were 3-3 on the day. but their 61; Advantage Housing 77-Ftexfab 52; Team Day to open the day’s action. Saturday. Automotive Autobody/Barry’s ing pool by topping Corunna 22-20.21-16, and Ovid Elsie 21-15. 21-17. .................................J-l "We've got to find a niche where we play good defense and good offense st the 25-20.8-25,15-11. * , The Trojans won throe games and lost three games in pool play, with the two loss­ es to Gtand Ramadi Christian, and a split with Rogen 17-25.25-20. O-K Gold rival Wyoming Park weH to the Ttojans 25-20. 25-21 in pool play as well. Another one of TK’s league rivals. South same time," said Mohn. They're next attempt at potting the two Christian, wound up winning the overall title. Sailon together comes Dee. 30 at home against tournament Jackson Northwest Allegan in the championship 25-12, 25-15. The topped La Fountaine Logging Timber to btebudness. aid La FottolairiU^ttgis dedicated to belpinglaggen and Umber companies mw Into bktntoeaa. 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M-C AUTO REPAIR & TOWING, located in Vermontville at 10709 West Kinsel Highway, specializes in local and long distance towing with years of experience in the business. ’ MARIANNE’S LICENSED CHILD CARE, phone (517) 852-1649, located in the Delton school district, just off M-97. below Dowling and Bedford, phone (269) 721-9009. shows special interest in children and their individual requirements. �PtiQS 14 — Thursday. December 23,2004 - The Hastings Banner AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMFT■40 TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BIFORMADON 08TAMED MLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) 362-4108 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE BBLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE ♦ Detauk having bean made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Chad L Sunken. married io Sharon Sunken of Barry County. MtoNgan. Mortgage io Long Peach Mortgage Company dated the 14th day of October, A.D. 2002. and recorded in tw office of 0k' nagtolsr of Deeds, tor the County of Biny and State of MtoNgan, on the 5th day of December, A.D., 2002. in toatromert No. 1083086 of Berry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wti the 20th day of October. A.D. 2004. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Tnat 2002­ 5, thru mesne assignments and recorded on November 0,2004 in foe office of Regirter of Deeds in Instrument No, 1136815 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due, al foo date of foto notice, for principal and Mer­ est, foe sum of >86,917.18 (Fifty six thousand. Nine hundred seventeen dokars and eighteen cents) Inducing interest there on a! 10.95% (ton point nine five) percent per annum. And no auk proceedings at taw or In equity hav­ ing beeninstitated to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of MtoNgan in such case mode and provided, notice to hereby given tost on, too Oto day of January. AJ).. 2005, at IDO o'clock said mortgage wB bo torectoood by a sate at pubic auction, to the highoat bidder, too Barry County Courthouse in I testings, Mt.Barry County. Mtahigon, of too pram­ toes described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as blows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the VBage of Naahvffie. in too County of Bony and State of Mtehigan and described as fotiows to wit: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 7 of toe A.W. Philips Addition to too Vlago of Nashville, in the Township of Castleton; according recorded plat thereof. Tax ©: 52-170007-007-00 The redemption period shal bo six months from too date of such sate, unices determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: December 2.2004 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA BY: Daniel E. BeaL (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee WeJtman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. LPA 736 W. Bi(J taw Road. Sun, 1820 Tro,. MkM0Wl 48084 WWWO383O45S (12m) NOTICE OF MMTOMCKMKLMUMMLE Tta fcm la a dNX <x»taor Mempang to cohd a data, and any Hormaaon otaatoad »■ ba uaad lor that purpoaa Dataut baa occurred In a mongaga by Mchaal P. Maad and Annaoa T Maad. huaband and «8o. 102 w. Carteton Career Road. Haatoiga. McNgan. to U.SBA. Rural Dotaopmere. 3001 CoNdge Road. Eaai lowing. MkHgan. dated Nwamber 8, 1964 and recoroad on November 18,1984 In Ltoar 282. Pagel,) 05 in Barry County Raoorda. The mongage holder hae begun no prooaadtoga to recover any pan ol toa debt, which la now »115,12»J7. The mongaga a« ba torectoMd by a aato of too property, at puMc auction to (w IHgtaal bidder, on January 27.2006100 pjn. local (me. at tie Barry County Counhouae. 220 Waal Stale Stmt Heaange. McNgan. The property w« be acid to pay the amount then duo on the mortgage, together with Intaraat to 11673 par earn, toractoaure ootoa. totornay laaa. and atto any ttotaa and biawance (tat tie mortgage holder pays before foe safe. The property la Inrate il in foe State of McNgan. County of Barry and to described in foe mortgage Commencing at foe southeast comer of Section 18. Town 4 North. Range 8 Wool foence weal 565 loot for the point of beginning, thence north 250 y, thence West 174 teeL fiance couth 250 toot thence east to the point of beginning. Subject to a right of way to Consumers Power Company as recorded In Uber 181 at page 8; and subject to a right of way to MtoNgen Bel Telephone Company as recorded in Uber 299 at page 538, Barry County Records. Subject to an ol and gee tease granted to John T. StoBcar as recorded in Uber 399 at page 219 as assigned to Amoco Production Company In Uber 414, page 724, Barry County Records. The redemption period wB bo six months from foe date of sate, but If the property to abandoned under MCL 8003241a, foe redemption period wB bo 30 days. Dated: December 16,2004 For further bJur mation contact: Rural Development, P.O. Box 129 Benton Springe. Ml 48013 (269) 471-9111 ext 118. KM C. Bteworth (P39700) Attorney tor Mortgage Hokter 2920 Blueberry PL Saginaw, Michigan 48803 (989) 790-0988 Moating was catiad to order at 700 pm. Roti cal: Al members present Atoo present: sppraxknetoiy 13 members of foe public. Ptodgo of Alogtonco. Approved agenda wifo addtoons. Approved minutes Board Mooting held November 10,2004 as corrected. Correspondence was read. Pubic comments were received. Pine Lake A BPH Rre reports ptaced on Me. Approved motion tor PLFD First Responders to respond io contracted areas of township. Polos report placed on flto. Approved motion for new fund for Potice Grant Approved motion to have auctioneer eel confis­ cated vsNcto. Certified petition tor Sheip Lake Drive Special Asseesment District Tabled Raaoiution tor LakaahorWNorth Drive Road Spacial Aeeessmont District Discussed Boy Scouts Newspaper dtomma. Pubfic comment was received. Break 8:45-8:50 Accepted Tom Guthrie Jr. resignation from Planning & Zoning wtih regrat Accepted Ltoyd Goyings resignation from Zoning Board of Appeals wtih regrtt Made appointments to dtiforent boards. •Ltot al Board Appointments wfl be poatad on foe web al wwyPrairiovBo Twp-Ml.org. Discussion regardtog reptecament of resigned Zoning Administrator and Butidtog OffictoL Motion approved to adjust Buldtog A Zoning eatery to reflect resignation of Spyfcaman. Motion approved for temporary employee in Butidtog A Zoning. _______ Motion approved for assistant to aseeaeor. Motion approved tor renewal of annual contract wtih PCI Motion approved for Supervisor Guthrie A Trustee Herzog to attend MTA conference. Dtocuaaod Barry County Road Commtoeton meeting. Agreed to boat March 15, 2006 Barry County Chapter MTA CtoriCs report placed on ffis. Treasurer's report ptaosd on ffia. Approved let ol bBs to be paid in foe amount of >7,254.40. Adjourned 10:45 p.m. Submitted ty; Normejeen Ntohote, Clerk Affieetadtoby, Tom Guforto Jr. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreoteoure Bate THBI RRM * A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT■4G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ■FORMATION WE OBTAIN W1X BE USED FOR THAT FURFORE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thfa aate may ba reednded by the foredoaing mortgagee. In that event your danwgee, ■ any, stiati be teab­ ed aolaiy to the return of Vte Md amount ten­ dered al atee. ptoa IntoraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Dafauti has been made In foe condteons of a mortgage made by Craig V. Joslyn and Ttehe A Joslyn, husband and wtis. orig­ inal mortgagors), to America's Whotosait Lander, Mortgagee, dated October 28.1M8. and recorded on November 6, 1968 In hetrumant 1080417, In Bany county records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage there to ctaimed to be due al foe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Five Thoueend Seven Hundred Sixty-Six Arte 61/100 Dotiare (8106,786.61). inducting intereat al 6473% par annum. Under foe power of cate contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given teat aaid mortgage wB be toredoaad by a sate of foe mortgaged premtoae. or oomo part of them, at pubtic vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouaa in Heatings al IDO PM. on January 13.2005. Said premises are situated in Vffiege of MkktieviNe. Barry County. Michigan, and are daacribed as: Lot 9. Bryanwood Estates, accosting to foe piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plate. Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from foe dote at ouch safe, untoes doterminod aban­ doned In accordanoo wtih MCLA 6003241a, In which caoo the redemption period shal bo 30 days from ths date of such sate. Dated: December 9,2004 For more information, ptoaoe cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trati, P.C. Attorneys For Courtoywide Homo Loom, Inc. dfoto America's Whotoeato Lender 30400 Teiagraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farme, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rte 4041848F01 omm Approved previous minutes, btet and reootoad standing reports. Heard about BCEconomlc Development Affiance. Rre Report and tuck Mormelton. Approved purohm of office Shredder, Asserting Program and computer, annual Tractor treds kt Appointed Tontan to Planning ComMtoatort Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Ctork Atieotedtoby Patricia AfoertSupecvteor Juns 18, 2001, InDocumsnt No. 1081736 (foe -Mortgage*), on which Mortgagsfosre to ctotatM to Rve Hundred Fifty and 68/100 Dotive 4ng foe Orcuti Coifo tor foe County of Barry, foore wB THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADOTTION TO THE CITY, FORMBB.Y VLLAGE OF HASTWGS, ACCORDKG TO THE UBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 701 N. Wilson BL. Dated: Daoambar 18.2004 »—4— CWm, ewb V UU By: Lori L Purkay, Esq. 444 Wset MtoNgan Avenue Katomamo. Ml 48007 City Officials Mayor Robert May Jeff Mansfield, City Manager Roger Caris, Fire Chief Jerry Sarver, Chief of Police g Thomas Emery ■ City Clerk/Treasurer, Finance Director Hastings City Council Curt Cybulski Dorothy Hawkins Dave McIntyre Donlhbbs 1st Ward 2nd Ward 3rd Ward 4th Ward Dave Jasperse ~ 4th Ward (1«) �Ths Hastings Banner - Thursday December 23. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF IBCHGAN In the matter ol ELEANOR E. GEUKES under «h - -« - s- - a^a «aa*V I aooo aepso^noc, i• . Date ol birth: January 10,1914. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Fleenor E. Geukas, who lead al 10280 Green Lake Road, Mkidtevifie Michigan dted December 3, 2004, toevtog tie above trust enMtod "ELEANOR E. GEUKES TRUST in Ml force and effect Credtars ol the decedent are notified that al donna agdnat the decedent or against the Tust wB bo forever barred unless presented to RUTH E. GEUKES. of 10280 Groan Late Road, MktotevBe. Michigan 49333, Successor Trustee, within 4 monfoe after the date ol puMcalon of Me notice. December 17,2004 . HUDSON LAW OFFICES PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE COURT 10280 Green Lake Road Mtodtovita. Ml 49333 Ntatoe Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY WFONMATION WE 08TAMWU.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE-. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has boon mods in 9* condfons ol a mortgage made by Daniel James ^mocx, a smgio man, ongm^a mongagorys/. to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2002, and recorded on December 5.2002 In instrument 1093047, in Berry county records, MtoNgan. and aaaigned by aaid Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, se Trustee, In Trust tor ths Holders of Structured Asset Securitas Corporation Mortgage Paes Through Certdcatos. Series 200»BC2 as assignaa by an assignment, on uMoh mortgage there Is claimed to be duo al the dote hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Fhe Hundred Ntoety-Rvo And 21/100 Dakar* ($78,595.21). inciudng Merest at 11.3% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torecioeed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of Mem, al puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting* at 1D0 PM, on January 20,2006. Said premtoos are situated in Township of Hope, Bany County. MtoNgan. and are dsscribsd as: Lot 4, Wbtaor Plat, Hope Township, Barry County, MtoNgan as recorded in Uber 5. Pago 1, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from foe date of auch sate, unteaa detemtaoc aban­ doned in. accordance wta MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from ths date of such sals. Dated: December 16.2004 For more information, pieaso cal: FC J 248.883:1311 Trott A Trott, P C. _____ Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Socuritteo Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2003^C2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Fama, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Rte 8042571F01 NoMoo Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bate THS RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DHT. ANY BFORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOME-. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBCI BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aatoavy be reoctoded by Mm torectooing mortgagee. In Biel cvonL yaur daategoe, V aa% choS bo MaMod ootely to Mis return of Mie bid amount ten­ dered al eatri, plue IntereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has boon made in the condtoone of a mortgage made by Timothy J. MBar tad Unde MMsr, husband and wits, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Aoosptenco Corporation, Mortgagee. doled October 22,1999, md recorded on November 29,1999 to inetrurnont 1038490, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bonk Ono, Notional Asooctation. as Trustee se assignee by an assign­ ment doled October 22,1999 recorded on June 9, 2000 in instrument 1045361, In Barry oounty records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo duo al 9* date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand TWo Hundred EigMy-Seven And 31/100 Dolors ($89,287.31), inducting interest at 12.2% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, nofoo Is hereby given 8wt said mortgage wil bo torectooed by a solo of the mortgaged premtoos, or some port of 9wm, to pubic vendue, at 9w Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on January 8. 2005. Said premtoos are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. OrengevBe Township. Berry County. MtoNgan; thence East 315 foot along foe North IB too of said Section; thence South 22 degress 46 minutes West 1219. 6 loot along the oontortne of Urxtoey Rood RigN-of-Wsy tor the True Place of Beginning; thence Souti 22 degrees 46 minutes Wool. 218.8 tool along said contertoo; thence North 83 degrees 59 minute* West, 245.5 tool; thenos South 77 degrees 17 minutes West, 50 toot; foonce North 87 degrees 28 minutes West, 432.16 toot Io the point of intersection of a too herein ui dor deecribed as too "A"; thence North 14 degrees 06 minutes 40 seconds East. 380 toot, more o' toss, along Lina "A" to a point sMch Ros North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from ths Point of Beginning of Site decription; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East. 744 toot, more of toco, to the Place of Beginning. uno A oomg ooocnooa as. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods tor the Place of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Pteoa of Endtog. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from tho date of such sate. Doted: December 2.2004 For more information, pisses cal: FC H 248893.1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank Ono. National Association, as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Frt® 4041977F01 dmmxh Estate Estate of LAURANNE C WILLYARD. Deceased Date of birth: 01/28/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lauranno C. Wtoyard. who lived at 846 Buttonwood Drive. MiddtovMo, Michigan died 10/26/2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wB bo forever barred unless p«sonted to Betty R. Russsi, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre sedative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Heslinga. Ml and ttvj namedforoposed personal representative wittwi 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 12/16/2004 Robert L Byington P27621 222 West Appto Street. P C. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)945-9557 Betty R. RusseR 846 Buttonwood MkidtevBe, Mi 49333 (289) 796-3517 MIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION W* OSTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POME. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. * PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be reecincted by too foroctoetag mortgagee. In that event, your damegoe, V any, shoH be Imitod oololy to too return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sate, ptuc InterooL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in conotoons or a mortgage maoe oy rticnara Ctertc, a single man and Betty Jo Noorman, a single woman as foint tenants, original mortgagors), to Devid PtocinM. Inc., Mortgagee, doted April 18, 2003. and recorded on April 24,2003 in instrument 1102644, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee as assignee by an assignment dated April 16. 2003 recorded on S***mt*r 10’ 2903 J". ,lnt>umwl. -1.113404' * Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four And 87/100 DoNara ($112D94B7). hduding interest to 9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in aaid mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wiR be torectooed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port of ttwm. at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Nestings at 1 DO PM, on January 6.2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Pta of foe Southeast 1/4 ot Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West, deecribed as foflowe: Commencing st foe South 1/4 pool of said Section 18; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, on tho South flno of foe Soufoeast 1/4 of said Soctiun 18, 2373.68 feet, to foe potftof beginning of tho parcel of tend herein described; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds WM. portotoi with the West line of the East 1/2 of foe East 1/2 of said Soufoeast 1/4, 689.13 toot: thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. peraM wth foe South Rno of foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 18.285.45 foot to foe East Rno of foe Soufoeast 1/4 of said Section 18; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds East, on said East Rno 689.18 feet, to foe South Rno ot foe Soufoeast 1/4 of Section 18, thence South 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West, on said South Rne, 285.45 foot to foe point of beginning. Tho redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 2.2004 For more bJormotion, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 ' Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rio 9041311F01 oawTwr NoMco Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATON WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBLJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tne conotDons or a mortgage maoe oy unao wscox ano uranoy wiicox, nusoano ano woe, ongxiai mortgagors), to Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgages, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on November 24, 2003 in instrument 1118100. in Barry county records. Mtehigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Su And 81/100 Dolara ($102,756.81), including into-est a* 9.5% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on January 13,2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 99 loot of Lot 227 of the City , Formerly VRoge of Hastings, according to the recorded plat Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9. 2004 For more information, please cal. FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For New Century Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #042199F01 STATE OF RRCHGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTKE TO CMDtTORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 2004-24181 DE Estate of Lauretta L Bifoy. Mc/a Lauretta Lucas. Dak-uf birth: 6/22/1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lauretta L Bifoy. f/k/a Lauretta Lucas, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Mchigan died August 11,2004 Creditors of foe decedent are noMed that al claims against tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented Io Mary L Meppeknk. Mc/a Miriam Moppoink, named personal representative or pro­ posed personal representative, or to both foe pro­ bate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, and the named/propoeed personal representative within 4 months alter the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/15AM Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289)945-3495 Mary L. Moppetak. t/k/a Miriam Meppeknk 4939 S. Chartton Park Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (289) 945-9437 mnm Robert XTromaLi A Aaeoctatee, RC.te_a Mutat cotiectton and wo are attempting to oobact a debt and any Information obtatood wM bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLFFORD E. FOX AND MARCIA FOX. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP., Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2003, and recorded on May 14. 2003. as tnstnzment No. 1104315 Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE PROVIDENT BANK. AN OHIO BANKING CORPORATION, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due at foe date hereof foe sum of seventy one thousand flvo hundred nineteen and 67/100 Dottara ($71,519.87). including Interest at 10350% par annum, with adfuatable rate rider. Under the power ot sale contained In aaid mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch case and provided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be foredoeod by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml at IDO pun. on Januwy6. 2005. Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan and are LOT 4 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 6 OF A.W. PHILLIPS SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. AS RECORD­ ED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL C00.324la, in which case the redemption period shal ba 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9. 2004 THE PROVIDENT BANK ’ ' AsBgnee of Mortgagee#, ► *■ Assignee of Mortgagees Robert A. Tremain & Aafodaie^ PC. 401 Souti OU WddwwO Annua ■ SuHeSOO 1 > . Bkafryham. Ml 4aoo»4V6 X \ For Information please cm: (248) 540-7701 ► \ •• < MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aato may be reedndad by the torectoetog mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, If any, ahafl be Smil­ ed eotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aal% ptoa IntereeL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laiand J. Doxtader, married husband and Andrea M. Doxtader, married wife, original mortgagors), to Northern Mortgage Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 20. 1999, and recorded on April 23, 1999 in instrument 1028533, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated September 21,2000 recorded on October 24,2000 in instrument 1051107, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum of Eighty-Three Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six And 46/100 Dolars ($83,186.46), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on January 6. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Bany County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Unit 7 of Guernsey Highlands, a condominium accord­ ing to foe Master Deed recorded in Uber 636, Page 592. and tho First Amendment recorded In Uber 668, Page 222, together wta rights in general com­ mon elements and inlimitod common elements as sot forth in said Master Pood and described in Act 59 of the Pubic Acts of<l978. as amended. Barry County Records The redemption period shal oe 6 months from the date o' such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wM MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 2. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.130** Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Fie#041637F01 The redemption period shal bo 12 months from foe date of such sale. Dated: December 16,2004 For more information, please call FC W 248.593.13^ TrthT,M.k ' Attorneys For Unioh Federal Bank of Indianapoks Ma Union Federal 9awtk)i Bank of IndtenapolB 30400 Totegraph Ad Ste 200 Bto^wn Forma. Mfohtgan 48026-6822 AMNH1749F01 (12-30) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MPORMATKW WE OBTAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Saia THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be readndad by the toractoeing mcrtgagoe. in that event, your damegee. If any, shatt ba limit­ ed soloty to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at eate, plus Interaat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by LeRoy B Gumdon. an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indtenapoito. Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2004, and recorded on February 17. 2004 in instrument 1122347, in Bany county records, lAchigan. on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Rve Hundred Ninety And 95/100 Dolars ($134,500.95). including interest el 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate coeiained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caae made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby giveri that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoaa, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1D0 PM, on January 20, 2005. Said premises are situated In VMage of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of foe West 50 acres of foe South 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North. Range 7 West VBaga of NaehvBa, Barry County, Michigan, deecribed as: commencing 1038 teat East of the Southwest comer of foe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence North 480 tort; thence West 474 teat; thence North 840 teat more or less to foe North tne of South 1/2 of aaid Soufoeast 1/4; thence East 549 feet; thence South 1320 teat more or teas to said tne of said Section 26; thence West 75 tost more or teas to foe pteoa of beginning. A parcel of land in foe Soufoeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Rwtge 7 West, VMage of Nashville. Barry County. Mtohigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel deecribed as: commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds East along foe South line of sted Section 1038.00 foot to the point of beginning ol this description; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East par­ aM wta the North-South 1/4 Ine of said Section 480.00 feat; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West peralei wta said Souti Ine 474.00 teat; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East paraM wta said North-South 1/4 toe 843.51 teal to tho Norm Ina of foe South 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 37 minute* 55 seconds East along said North Ina ol 540.46 teat; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds West 1323.99 toot to sted South too; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West along said South toe 86.40 toot to foe point of beginning. Short Foreclosure Notice ° Barry County PETER M. SCHNEDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.CL, B ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT andanymformatkmobtabcdwu.be USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 536-7400 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has boon made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL HASKINS md MARY BETH HASKINS. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Reglatation Systems, Inc.. CMERS") solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and/assigns HOMECOMMGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, MC.. Mortv=rwe, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on February 14, 2003, in instrument 1067662. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage mere is claimed to be due at lhe dato hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($100,300.86). including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and me statute in such case made and provkmo, nouce ts nereoy given mat san mongage ww be torecioeed by a sale of me mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, Ml DO o'clock pm., on January 6, 2006. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, Bany County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Beginning at a point on the Soum lina of Section , tovm s Norm, Nango • west, woootano iovmsnip, tjfliiy \^oun^r, nrticntg*ui, orsxafii inresr 687.88 feet from the Southeast comer of said sec­ tion; thence West along said South toe, 642.00 feet; thence North 00*19*30* East, 339.00 teat; thence East paraM wta said South toe, 642.00 feet; thence South 00*19*30" West 339.00 feat to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Jordan Road. ine reoempuon penoc snail MU momns rrom the date of such sate. Dated: November 19. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS’) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK. INC Mortgagor) PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 STATEMENT OF NONDBCRIMMAT1ON Communications Corporation of Michigan dba IDS Telecom is the recipient of federal financial asafetance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department ol Agriculture, and « subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act ol 1964, as amended, Section 504 ot foe Rehabilitation Act of 1973. as amended, foe Age Dfecimrtetiun Act of 1975. as amended, and foe rules and regulations ot the U S Depanment of Agrfoutture which provide that no person xi the 'Jiktod States on the bests of race. cokx. national origin, age, or handtaap shal be excluded from par­ ticipation in. admission or access to. denied foe beneits of. or ofoerwtee De subjected to dnr ^mmalion under any of this organizations a programs or activities. The person responsible tor coordinating this organ­ izations nondfeenminabon compliance efforts is Kirk Dewey, General Manager - Sales and Service Any incMdual, or specific data of individuals who feels that this organization ha® subjected them to dis­ crimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from andor fife a written complaint wta this organization , or foe Secretary. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250; or foe Administrator Rural UtiMtes Service. Washington. D C 20250 Complaints must be fifed within 180 days after foe afieged dtecriminetton. Confidentiality wii> be main­ tained to foe extent possible Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBDUN WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be MORTGAGE SALE-Detauk has been made m foe conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah S. Rodriguez, a single person, original mortgagor(s). to Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a Cakfomia Corp.. Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2000. and recorded on April 18, 2000 in instrument 1043300. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum of Eighty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Two And 48H00 Dolars ($81,802148). including merest at 7.5% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and provkted, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torecioeed by a safe ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on January 27,2005. Said premtoos are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Mtahigan, and are <fescribed as: The East 1/2 of Lots 126 and 127, City of Hastings, accontag to the recorded ptel thereof r Liber A of Plata, on Page 1. Ths redemption period shal be 6 months from 9« date of ouch sate, unteaa determined aban­ doned in accordance wta MCLA 600 3241a. in wttich case foe redemption penod shad be 30 days from the date bf such sate. Dated. December 23.2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott P.C. Attorneys For Weis Fwgo Bank. NA MVa Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage, inc. a CaNomte Corp. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ftams, Mtehigan 48025-5822 Rfe#042899F01 wumw NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by JODI L STILES, a sin­ gle woman, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated March 25,2004. and recorded in the office of foe Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, and Stale of Michigan, on April 1. 2004. in Liber 1124496 of Mortgagees, on which Mortgage there to claimed to be due at foe dete of this notice, for principei and interest, lhe sum of One Hundred fifteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven and 20/100 ($115,157.20) Ddara, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of foe power of sate contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wfl be torectooed by a sate of foe premises therein deecribed or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to foe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West State Street, in the Cky of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being foe piece of holding the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on February 3. 2005. al IDO o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the atternoon of said day. and said premises wB be sold to pay foe amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together wta 8% interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and ateo any .axes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on sr pnor to foe date of said stee; which said premises are described m said Morioao® as follows to-wit: Commencing at foe Southeast comer ol Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00*41'49* East along foe East line of said section 1104.14 feet to foe piece of beginning; thence North 88*3935- West 280.00 feet, thence South 00*41'49* West. paraM wta foe East section tone. 220.00 feet; thence South 88*39*35* East 273.00 toot to foe oonterime of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose raefius measures 954.96 feet and whose chord boars North 5*20*35* East 88.41 feet; thence North 00*41*49* East atong foe East line of said Section 133.79 feet to foe iiiace of beginning Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 800 3241 a. to which caae foe redemption period she" be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Pursuant to foe Fair Debt Coitection Practices Act, you are hereby advised foal this notice ts attempting to coMct a debt. and that any informa­ tion obtained wB be used against you If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days ot your receipt of this notice, you wB be pro­ vided wta verification of foe amount owing Dated: December 3. 2004 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgaged TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.L.L C By: Mark W. Gamson (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business Address: 403 South Superior, P.O. Box 660 Albion. Michigan 49224 (1-13) �P«B» 18 - Thunday. Dacamber 23, 2004 - The HMtmg, Ban* STATE OF tSCHMAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARR* NOTICE TO CREDITORS TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STEWART LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of OrangevRe. Barry County, Michigan, having received peti­ tions to make certain pubic Improvements to Stewart Lake consisting of tw application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or con­ trol of aquatic weede and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the propoeed special assessment district described below, has resolved Its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of tfw Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined toot the cost of said Improvements shal bo apodatiy assessed against each of the folowing described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following propoeed special assessment district: 08-11-12503700 08-11-12503800 0811014021-42 0811014021-40 0811014021-36 0811014021-38 0811014021-34 0811014021-32 080101402100 MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has been nwto to too condktono of a mortgage made by JOHN SCHNfTTKER IN to COTTAS BANK, now known aa FIFTH THIRD BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK. M 1989, and recorded on Ji No. 1032187 Barry Coun Records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage toore la RLE NO. 2084-24188 DE of birth: 7/19/1903. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decode* GRACE P. WATSON. Deceased, who Wed at 2597 N. Broadwey. Hooting, MtoNgan <fed October 30. 2004. hundred eighty two md 52H00 Dotiaro (878.582.52). toctadtog totoreet el 7.990% per annum. Under toe power of aato contoinod to aaid mort- WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto otoe may be original mortgagor*). to Mortgage Electronic bo torectooed by a safe of too mortgaged premioae. pubication of Me notice. Said premioee are atiuatod to VLLAGE 0FMDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are MAP OF SPECIAL LOT 22. JOHNSON’S ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LKcR 1 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 2. Robert J. LongMM P53648 807 North Sroammy Thouoand Eleven And 84/100 Defers (8119311-84), toctadtog totoreet at 7375% par annum. (209)945-3495 Mary Springer 6477 Otis Lake Road Hastings, MtoNgan 49058 (289)823-2703 donod In accordance wtih 1948CL 8003141a. in NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY RFORMATON Detod: December 9,2004 FIFTH THIRD BANK. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK. Mortg^oe ATTORNEY FOR: STEWART LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 of beginning; toonooWoot 440 toot to too Centw of THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE WACTWE MUTARY DUTY. The lots included wrttvn too propoeed special point of bogtontag; thence Scuta to ptooo of begtaRobert A Tremain A Aaooctotoa. P.C. 401 Souto Old Woodwwd Avenue SutiodOO Birmingham. Ml 480093616 For kAwnbotion ptoaeo caB: assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below the tots and parcel numbers. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-11-011-001-00 08-11-011-002-00 08-11-011-004-00 08-11-011-008-00 08-11-011 -018-00 08-11-014-015-00 08-11-014-015-20 08-11-014-015-10 08-11-014-018-00 08-11-014-017-00 08-11-014-018-00 08-11-014-01800 08-11-014019-10 08-1101402000 08-11014021-44 08-11014021-46 08-1101402200 08-1101402300 08-1101402400 08-1101402500 08-11014028-10 08-1101402700 08-1101402800 08-11-11000100 08-11-11000200 08-11-11000300 08-11-11000400 08-11-11000500 03-11-11000800 08-11-12500100 08-11-12500200 08-11-12500300 08-11-12500400 08-11-12500500 08-11-12500600 08-11-12500700 08-11-12500800 08-11-12500900 08-11-12501000 08-11-12501100 08-11-12501200 08-11-12501400 08-11-12501500 08-11-12501800 08-11-12501700 Of-11-12501800 06-11-125018-10 08-11-12502400 08-11-12502500 08-11-12502800 08-11-12502700 08-11-12502600 08-11-12502900 08-11-12503000 08-11-12503100 08-11-12503200 08-11-12503300 06-11-12503400 08-11-12503500 08-11-12503800 county records, MtoNgan, on which mortgage toore WE OBTAM WIX BE USO POR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto acta omy bo MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk haa bean made In 8W100 Dotiaro (895.63538). toctadtog totoreet at 5.75% per annum. FC X 248.593.1302 TroSATtott, P.C. 30400 Totogreph Rd Sto 200 Rto F017937RJ2 County Courthouao In Haatingo st IDO PM. on January 20,2006. MUTARY DUTY. original mortgagor*). to Rrot Ureun Notional Bank Weal IM Ina of Section 31, Town 1 North, Rango 8 Boundary of Propoeed Slewart Lake Wood Control Special Aeeeeemenl District No. 1 TAKE NOTICE toot too Townahfo Board of too Township of OrengevBe wB hold a pubic hearing on Tuesday, January 4, 2006. al 700 p.m. al toe Township Hal, 8910 Boufer Road, and recorded on Augual 31. 2000 In Mnmm 10,8878. In Paiy county racotrto. McNgan, on dato hereof foe oum of Eitftiy-Stx Thouoand Four Hunflnd QJr-Sto A*d W1«0 Mm (MMMJe). ■ seconds Wool SSODOtaet from tho East IM pool of •aid aection; toanca Souto 00 dagreea 56 mtautoe Utk* kw PCM* W Mb contMMd In mM mort- ShetoyvBe, MtoNgaatohoer and conoidar any objections to too petitions Nod, the propoeed Improvements, too propoeed apodal aaaoasment datricL and al other matters relating to aaid Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tool pretintirwy plans and estimates of cost for toe Improvements are on No with too TownaNp Cleric for pubic examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARWG. Periodfc redotormtaations of tho cost of too Improrements may be noceeaary. without a change In too Special Aaoeaament District. and in that event, ouch redoterminations may bo made by too Township Board without further notice to record owners or parties In (merest in the lands in too Special Assessment DiatricL in accordance wtih too protfsone ot said Act 186. This Notice was autoortad by toe Township County Courthouse in Heatings at IDO PM, on January 27,2006. which caae toe redemption period aha! be 30 daya Woodland. Bany County. McNgan. and ara daaokad aa: Commandng 5.80 cMna Waal ot SouDaaal com*. Section 18. Town 4 Norti, Range 7 W*t; tano, EM 138 teat tor pbr» ot beginning; fwioe North 12 rod, to cantor of Woodtond Can* drain; toonce to the cantor of toe Nghwuy, Wool to beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 mortiho from Detod: December 23.2004 FC J 248393.1311 Trott i Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank ot Delaware, REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, December 20, 2004 Monday; January 17,2006 Monday, February 21,2006 Monday, March 21,3006 Monday, April 18,2006 Monday, Moy 16,2006 Monday, June 20,2006 Monday, July 18,3006 MoMay, August 15,2006 Monday, September 19,2008 Monday, October 17,2006 Monday, November 21.2006 Monday, December 19,2005 Monday, January 18,2006 Monday. February 20,2006 Monday, March 20,2006 Monday, April 17,2006 MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY T0WN8MP HALL 155 E. ORCHARD ROAD. DELTON, Ml ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 130 PM THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1978, AS AMENDED. ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FC R 248393.1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Anomays ror Mongage ciecuonic i leguuauon Systems. Inc. 30400 Totogreph Rd Sto 200 Hundred Fifty-Nine And 51/100 Dotiers (82135931). toctadtog totoreet at 113% per annum. vidad, notice la hereby gNon tost acid mortgage wB Rto f042334F01 County Courthouao In Heatings at ICO PM. on Bony County PETBIM. SCIBMD8RMAIIA ASSOCMTES, ANDANYMFORMATIONOGTAMEDWALBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (M) 819-7488 W YOU ARE W ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. 219.46 toaL toanca souti 00 dagreea 07 mfrutoa 30400 Totogreph Rd Sto 200 Btotfwn Farms, MtoNgan 48025-5822 Patricia A. BtauvMt, Ctarit TownaNp off Ofengovilta Dated: December 16,2004 donod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Board of toe Township of OrangevBo.Datod: December T, 2004. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY Rto f030673F02 nogiwroDon oymema, mu., aaid section 216.19 tael toonoo norto 00 dagreea WE OBTAM WIX BE USED POR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Pf ACTIVE MUTMY DUTY. ATTM MMCHASEM: TN, Mb May bp Mortgaga. dated August 30,2002 and reoontod on September 4,2002, to toalrumont number 1086792. Barry County Records, MtoNgan. on wNch mort­ gage there la ctaknod to bo due at tiro dato hereof tiro oum of NINETY ONE THOUSAND MNE HUN­ DRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 18/100 DOLLARS (891.958.18). including interact st 8.75% per annum. Under the power of aato contoinod In aaid mort- piece of beginning. The redemption period ahafl bo 12 montoa from Detod: December 9,2004 For more Information, ptoaoo cefc FC H 248.593.1300 TroO 8 Trott, P.C, Attorneys For HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotouti haa been made In a mamao man ano loti Laonara, nts wire, ongmat monpaport,), Io W*r Forgo Homo Mortgogo. Inc., In Barry county Michigan, on which mort- Ttoonty-Four Thouoand ogni nunarea , _ a _ And 99/100 Dolars (8124331.99). including totoreet at 6.76% per County Courthouse to Haotings, MtoNgan. M IDO o’clock p.m., on January 13.2006. Said premtoos are atiuatod to VLLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Bony County, MtoNgan, mid are dooertbed as: Beginning st a petal 30 foot North of a petal of Reed Street 137 taaL toanca Norto paraM wtih Norto 593 toaL toanca Eaal 151 toaL toonoo Souto Under too power of sate contained in aaid merl­ be torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on January 27, 2005. Said premises are oMuatod to VRago of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed aa: Lot 8, Stock 2. VRago of Freeport, according to tho Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from donod to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. In which caae too redemption period shal be 30 days Detod: December 23. 2004 For more information, ptoaeo cal: FC D 246.593.1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. . Attorneys For Welts Fargo Bank, NA suocoaaOr by merger to Wotis Fargo Homo Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Fwme. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe S043723F01 M ■ I MORTGAGE SALE - Dotouti has been made to (248)540-7701 eriy 33 feet thereof. Tho redemption period shaft bo 6 montoa tram in accordance with 1948CL 8003241a, in which Datod: December 6,2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors snd assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortoagee * PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. MtoNgan 48075 mmw Rtoti042250FD1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 23,2004 - Page 17 Looking For a PRINTER? 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Interest­ ing and very challenging, apply in person or send re­ sume to Kim Denny, c/o Bob's Gun k Tackle Shop, Inc, 2208 W. M43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. EDUCATION: Science and math instructors part-time at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Albion, Hastings k Coldwater cam­ puses Must have teaching experience and references. Masters needed for some course assignments. Email mastersonmUTkellogg.edu or fax 269-565-2051. EMPLOYMENT OPPOR­ TUNITY: cashier/clothing sales. Challenging full time or part time opportunity with benefits available. Re­ sponsibilities include cash­ iering, pricing of merchan­ dise, restocking, assisting and advising customers on merchandise selection, etc. Clean working environment. Enjoyable, challenging work. Apply in person or send re­ sume to: Kim Denny, c/o Bob's Gun k Tackle Shop, 2208 W. M-43 Hwy, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. tunities for Director of Chil­ dren, Youth and Adult Min­ istries. Applicants need a strong Christian faith good communication and organi­ zation skills, a willingness to serve on a team with a vi­ sion for the ministry and mission. Applications by January Broadway. 10 at 231 due S. SERVICES HOME-BASED CLINICIAN. Exciting op­ portunity to provide home­ versity minded, creative pro­ fessional staff to provide in­ dividual and family therapy. The professional providing services will work within a family-centered model and will work closely with public systems and private agen­ cies. Position requires a mas­ ter's degree in social work or psychology and Michigan li­ censure. One year dinical experience working with children with severe emo­ tional disturbance and their families is necessary. Relia­ ble transportation required. Send resume to Barry Coun­ ty Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Michigan 49058. Hastings, No phone calls. EOE WANTED: live in care giver, free room A board + wages Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpcdic mattress set, bought/never (in set gation by officer Christopher runs great, $23,000. (269)838-8909, TAYLOR'S RICK Call used. Coat (517)2044)600 DETAIL WORKS: 801 W. State Street Hastings. Holiday gift certif­ icates available for those hard to buy for cars: $59.99; Mini Vans, small SUV's. $800. over arrest this month for three counts the process of looking for property. Property taken ranged from compact dtaka io cash, of felonious assault at a Lake checkbooks and personal property. unlocked, unattended vehicle. Taylor Nursery, 6550 Lacey Road, (269)758-3787, __________ the time and had all of the neces­ 57*4. sized mast bedroom for wa­ terbed and glamour bath. away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC (269)217-2769 (877)738-1090. PROBLEMS WITH YOUR computer? In home comput­ $0 DOWN NEW homes! If er diagnostics and repair, (517)852-1671, ask for Brian. you are renting we can build you a new beautiful home on land with garage for less than you are paying now. $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ mattress. queen never used. (517)719-8062 (877)738­ The County Ionia Prosecutor’s Office has issurj a Louis Ellis, 35 of Hastings, was a passenger in vehicle Bopped in the 200 block of South maintaining a methamphetamine Michigan Street Dec. Mat 11:24 p.m. After officer, ran file check, on the two ormpants, lab. which carries a maximum it was learned that Ellis was wanted by Grandville authorities for fraud and was placed possible penalty of 10 years in under arrest. prison and a fine of $100,000. Russel] arraigned was remained jailed at the County Jail on and Ionia bond a $10,000. Odessa Police AMISH , Odessa Chief Department Police sell! drug activity will not be tolerat­ Must (269)367-4390 ity to continue to pursue suspects who attempt to possess, manu­ $650 obo. 517-852-1643 or 269-420-9396 leave message. HASTINGS 4 Both of the students involved are facing school sanctions, as well as criminal charges. The case has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutors Office. facture and/or distribute drags in Meth lab destroyed; legal deer found the village. BEDROOM PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - The South West Enforcement Team (SWET) was called in to dismantle the lab. While officers were at the location, a Department of Natural Resources officer found an illegal deer carcass with no kill-tag on it in a pick-up track. LEAF DROP 1 ' pDlKIT PT ITS foT $500obo. (269)948-0502 FOR SALE: Gulbransen ip- . -a - ' • at 5505 Otis Lake Road. The fire was located in the parsonage of McCallum United Brethren Church in Delton. processing. ‘ 1 M mat- Chimney fire damages parsonage HOPE TOWNSHIP — A chimney fire was reported to Central Dispatch 911 on Dec. 16 flllUlltV fillTI right piano. Great condition. $350. (269)795-9017 ___________ ■. ptUowtop Prairieville Police Department officers found a methampbemine lab and components in the 12X100 block of Boniface Point Drive Dec. 16. chairs, in excellent condition, with Officer Clifford Morse and school officials located the student and were able to determine and it will remain a police prior­ GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, indudes pillowtop mattress set $1300 new, sell $35O/best (999)227-2986 AMISH HASTINGS — Official, at Harting, High School received a tip Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 15. that a 15-year-old student had brought marijuana to the school to sell. he was responsible for selling at least one marijuana cigarette to another 15-year-old stu­ The occupants of the home were evacuated and there were no injuries. • DEBOER, Continued from page 1 • Gov. John Engler ordered a reorganization of the Parole Board in 1992 and signed into law statutory changes. The primary goal of motorist mjureo m captree crasn PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A personal injury accident was repotted to Central Dispatch 911 un TVnday, Dec. 16, in the 13X100 block of Doster Road A car had ran oft the road and Brack a tine. The male driver waa pinned in the vehicle, but was conscious and alert. The driver was treated for miner injuries. Police impound car of fleeing driver the reorganization was to increase public safety by minimizing the number of danger­ WANTED: fallen down trees to cut for firewood, (269)945­ 5498 or (269)9534)242. ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom on beautiful Algonquin Lake, l»t months rent phis security. (269)945-0917 (616)293-3104. ous and assaultive prisoners being placed on VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP - A man passed out in his car was reported in front of parole. Another goal was to make the Parole Maple Valley High School Saturday, Dec. 18 When Nashville Police Chief Gany Barnes arrived, the man got out of his car and fell Board more accountable to both the governor down, then look off running towaid the high school. Chief Barnes then bad the car towed and the public. away and put out a "Be On the Lookout" notice for the driver. The Parole Board gains jurisdiction of a case when a prisoner has served the minimum or Burglars take money, cigarettes at Tom’s HASTINGS — Police are investigating a breaking and entering at Tom's Market at 241 East State Road that occurred sometime after midnight Sunday. Dec. 19. Officers responded to the 903 am. complaint after an employee discovered the break-in. LARGE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE JOB RENT: Nash­ ville, yard, $625/month in­ The suspect or suspects entered a door on the north aide of the building after breaking through a boarded window pane of the door. Once inside, they ransacked the office area, located and broke into the safe, taking sn cludes water. References re­ quired. (517)652-9336 undisclosed amount of money, and several cartons of cigarettes. A Canine tracking unit from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post was called to assist, but was unable to pick up a crack from evidence left at the acene. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs The investigation is continuing. in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 3 YEAR OLD quarter horse Two high school teens busted for pot dent. Four marijuana cigarettes also were seized from the student to assist elderly woman. Must have references k be mature, call mornings. of marijuana that had been concealed imide his pants. ed in the Village of Lake Odessa, corrections and social work. WANTED TO BUY: 7 foot During the arrest, Ellis was found to be m possession of a small amount marijuana that was in hit jacket pocket While at the jail, he was found to be in possession of another bag of tress yrt, 27,000 miles, $23,000. Cal HASTINGS — Officer, making a traffic nop on a vehicle with a defective hrnrfighl at rested a man for posersainn of marijuana. one count felony warrant for remains vigilant and that illicit YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roil. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600_________________ wood motorhome, ram great, Passenger held for fraud, having pot address. Complete, 00 FOUR SEASONS FACTO­ RY Outlet Factory direct pricing takes out the middle Monday-Saturday Anyone with information about the larcenies is asked to call city police at (269) 945- sary components, including the Lake 1090. Hours: Items such as checkbook,, cash, credit cards should never be left in an Mark Bender said. “The Lake Packages as low as $687 per month. Less if you already • have your land. Four Season open under new manage­ ment. Located 3 miles W. of M-66, 5 miles E. of M-37. lock their doors when vehicles are left out for the night, and to bring article, of value itao their homes I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it THE BACK ROAD PITT STOP: formerly know as the vehicles that were entered were unlocked. The police department reminds vehicle owners to investigation, officers found that Russell had brought the lab com­ BANK SAYS SELL! New re­ po 3 bedroom, 2 bath over­ we won't 1090. Police believe the string of larcenies were all related, and pointed out that moat of the Through the course of the ponents to the Lake Odessa address where he was staying al (269)345-1173. man. You save big $$ Modu­ lar homes at prices so low Odessa address. phetamine at the Lake Odessa Save $l,000s! $29,876. Four Seasons Factory Outlet Barfield streets. The suspects targeted vehicles that were left unlocked. Officers ■vspwfed CHRISTMAS TREES: fresh cut wreaths - Poinsettias. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Ncn contested divorce with or without children. Call 830am to 5:00pm, call Rick (269)948-0958. The larcenies were in various locations throughout the city, mostly near North Eart and to 25 complaints of vehicles being entered and missing property or jus remarked while in an ’recipe” for cooking metham­ trucks, large SUV's, $89.99. ALWAYS AFFORDABLE! Outlet, following HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating a rash of larcenies that occurred during the late evening/eariy morning hoots ef Dec. 16 and Dec. 17. earlier Hanson based treatment and family support services for children with serious emotional dis­ turbances and their families.-Our home-based program is seeking and enthusiastic, di­ Sunfield was arrested last Friday on drug charges after an investi­ mattress Factory FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of Hastings is currently listing three oppor­ plastic). 162,000 miles, new tires k brakes. Runs good, $1,500. (616)874-3450 Two arrested in attempted theft N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. HASTINGS - An attempted larceny was reported to Central Dispatch'911 Monday, Dec. 20. Two men came into the Plumb's Grocery store at 902 Wert State Street and attempted to steal two cares of beer. When they were spotted by store personnel, they then tried to purchase bandages with a DAYCARE HAS NEW OPENINGS! Nashville schools. Call Donna, (517)852-0319. credit card. The red car outside the store that the men had arrived in took off suddenly and left them in the store. Thomas Geisler. 20. was held by store personnel until the Hastings Police Department officers arrived and it wa, found that be was wanted on warrants. He was also charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol. WEIMARANER: 8 weeks, 4 girls left (269)9484)388 after 4pm, $400. Cute, cute, cute! Sheriff Steve DeBoer sentence, less any good time or disciplinary ten member Parole Board is three-member panels. Each care is credits the prisoner may have earned. In most into cases, the minimum sentence is set by the assigned to a panel and the decision whether not require either an automatic parole or judge and the maximum sentence is set by making efficiency. Parole guideline scores do or not to grant parole is made by majority denial baaed on the acorn. Instead, the score is legislation, vote of that panel. The exception to this pro­ an objective tool the board uses in the deci­ which went into full effect in December 2000, cedure is lifer cases. All board decisions on statute. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: The other man. Nicholas Glasgow. 19, was also found to be wanted on several warrants. Both men were arrested. Truth-In-Sentencing does not affect priaon^s sentenced for crimes lifer cases must be decided by majority vote sion-making process. Parole may be ordered without aa inter­ which took place before the TIS laws went of the entire parole board. view if the prisoner has a high parole guide­ into effect Tnerefore, a substantial percent­ The factors considered by the board in line score (+4 and above) and is not serving for a res offense or a crime involving death. age of current prisoners arc still entitled to making parole decisions include: cunent either good time or disciplinary credits, offense, prior criminal record, institutional Prisoners with a low guideline score (-13 and depending on the date of the offense. behavior and programming, the parole guide­ below) may be denied parole without an inter­ Prisoners serving life sentences arc inter­ lines score, information obtained from the view. viewed by the board after they have served prisoner interview and information from vic­ either ten or fifteen years, depending on the tims and other relevant sources. There can be a period of up to several months between the approval of a prisoner's date of the offense. After that initial interview, The factors used to calculate the parole parole and his or her actual release on parole. the board is required to review each lifer case guidelines score are the prisoner's current During that time, the prisoner's behavior is at five-year intervals. Prisoners serving for offense, his or her prior criminal record, lhe monitored. first-degree murder may be released from institutional conduct and program perform­ improper behavior or the board becomes prison only if they receive a pardon or a com­ ance. age, mental status and statistical risk aware of some ocher adverse information, mutation from the governor. The parole board classification. Parole guidelines use a numerical scoring such as a pending charge, parole can be sus has the discretionary authority to parole other lifers once they have served 10 or 15 years, system designed to assist the board in apply­ depending on the date of the offense, and the ing objective criteria to its decisions. There reached by e mail at heather^J-adgraph- sentencing judge does not object. criteria are intended to reduce disparity in ict.com) If the prisoner is involved in pended. (Staff Writer Heather A. Reed cut be �Ths I IssUngs Banner - ThuMay. December 23.2004 - Page 19 COURTNEWS Hastings annual school elections will be in May km **----- •--------------------- may be less confusing for some voters. uy ivurcK T»esw»er For regular school election dates for mill­ Staff Writer school Annual board elections in the Hastings School District will be held on both Elden Shellenbarger. 44. of Hastings, was two days in jail with credit for two days odd and even yean in May. the Board of sentenced Dec. 16 in Barry County Circuit served, and $400 in fines for one felony count Education decided Monday night. Court lo 60 days in jail with credit for two of obtaining the controlled substance. days served, four years on probation, mental count of attempting to obtain the controlled coats snd fines of $3^00 for one count of dis­ substance Valium by fraud. charging a firearm at a building. from four dales. New elections consolidations legislation take effect next month and school districts The first count is a felony, with the maxi­ for a trip to Lansing; Hastings High School Science Olympiad trip to Clio. Mkh. • Announced the retirement of Nancy Hause. in the past, schools had lhe freedom to select their own date for bond issues. Now signed by Governa Jennifer Granholm will health assessment and counseling, courts age a bond questions, the schools can select there are four specified dales in February. May, August and November. a at custodian Southeastern Elementary. Hause was with the Hastings School System fa 22 years. • Authorized Superintendent the of Schools to sign tax collection and remitting There are also “floater dates" for schools, agreements, however the Board of Education but they must be "selected by a petition ini­ will aa a have summer collection of property tiative." taxes in 2CG5. Shellenbarger pleaded no contest to the mum penalty of four yean in prison and/or al election dale fa all school board elections. Though the measure is supposed to be a • Accepted a gift from Hastings Mutual “savings" to school districts Barbara Hum. director of finances, noted it actually is not a Insurance Company of 17g computer equip­ Opting to use the May date is common for savings over what they have done in the past The board also accepted a gift of funds from districts because it keeps the school elections The cost for a paper ballot election is charge after his arrest in June in Cartton $30,000 in fines and the second count has a The idea is to have no more than four elec­ Township. He said be discharged the weapon maximum penalty of two yean in prison tions in any year. when a neighboring party got too loud. and/or $1400 in fines. Thu felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2400 in fines. * Brian Parker. 39. of Coldwater, was sen­ tenced to 23 to 60 months in prison. $4400 in from separate the general elections in November. ment units at $300 a unit a a total of $53,400. the Education Hastings Enrichment around $1400 lo $2400, but the optical scan Foundation, totaling $2485 for specified that must be used costs as high as $3400. projects and activities. • Traftin Harris. 23, of Constantine, was restitution and $120 in fines and costs for tn: School board elections traditionally have Hunt said the schools have to use the opti­ sentenced Dec. 16 to one year in jail with count of obtaining by false pretenses over been held on the second Monday in June each cal scan now and are nor supposed to use the D’Agostino, Charity Schantz and tredit for 40 days served, and $620 in fines $1400. bot less than $20400. year, and now will move up a month to May. paper ballots any more. Wymer. and costs for one count of criminal sexual ccuduct second degree with a person under He was arrested on June IS in Yankee charge is from 1999 in Selecting the May odd-even year elections is a kN less confusing to voters than if the dis­ Hie maximum penalty for this felony This Superintendent Christopher Cooley said Springs Township. Bury charge is five yean in prison and/a $10400 Township. The maximum penalty for this or three times the amount taken. Hus sen­ board rotation where they have it now. trict had selected the other options. Cooley • Approved early graduation for Robert • Received information Melissa about the Board “Parent/Family Involvement Policy." members will review the plan and take action In selecting this time the school board at the next meeting. The information from the "The Board of Education recognizes that a Michigan Department of Education states. felony is 15 yean in prison. The victim in this tence will be served concurrently with his to the odd year time frame, then the terms case requested the court lessen the sentence sentence in Kalama wo County snd consecu­ would go to six years. for Harris. tive with a parole violation sentence be may Cooley said some education advocates are receive due to this conviction. He is currently concerned that the election changes will Lakewood school districts also have selected the child spends in school To support the goal incarcerated in the state prison in Jackson. attract fewer potential board members with lhe May dale for school elections. of the school district to educate all students • William Taggart. 30. of Hastings, was sentenced Dec. 15 to one year on probation. DREAMER, continued from page 8 “Another thing that I didn't expect was the roller-coaster of emotions that a project like this sends you through. There would be times where Td finish a scene, sit back and watch it, then dance around the room, overjoyed with the way that it turned out. Then, lhe next day, Td watch it again, and think. ‘What in the world was 1 dunking? That doesn't make any It looks like a 5-year-old created them!' “1 would then sulk for the rest of the night, but then, a few days later, rd see the scene again, and it would look like the greatest thing ever. It was emotionally draining." Johnson said he made the movie because he had to. He began making "movies* at age filmmaker in the world. It wasn't even about dreams of fame and fortune. It was simply about having fun and telling stories. “That hasn't changed. I still love telling sto­ ries. and doing so through film making is what I plan to do with my life. I have been writing feature length movie scripts since I was 17 years old. I’ve waked with an agent, and many of my scripts have made it through the doors of some pretty big studios. However, the odds of selling a script to a major studio are incredibly low — and even if they should purchase the script, thousands of stories are shelved every year, never to be produced. 1 finally decided that I could spend my whole life waiting for someone to pro­ duce one of my movies, a I could just go out and do it myself. I produced ‘Dreamer’ Board of Educatipn: the school and family during the entire period effectively, lhe schools and parents must work as knowledgeable partners." will continue to come to begin their terms on • Granted “approval in principle" for the July 1, which is the beginning of the fiscal following travel study trips: Hastings High Education will be at 7:30 p.m Monday. Jan. School Vanity Singers for a trip lo Chicago; 17, Central Elementary fifth grade imrtrnri for a HrnwnaQ School. concrete plans for releasing it and it will be released on video and DVD in 2005. Delton Kellogg. Mspk VaUeyand In other business Monday evening. the With the Hastings selection board members Now, more than four yean later, the movie, with 210 acton and actresses listed in the credits, is about to make its world premiere child’s education is a responsibility shared by The dally during the financial process, is impor­ trip to the Henry Fad in Dearborn; Hastings tant, Cooley noted. High School Michigan Youth in Government next The in the meeting of all-purpose lhe Board room of of Star Precinct size is limited to an area of 2,499 registered voters, which for the Hastings District would mean around six precincts. However, these six precincts can be consoli­ dated down to possibly three. In the past, Hastings voters have had the option of voting only at the middle school ot st nuattnm Elementary. With the new regulations, the district could have all three Voting in one location for all school issues because I don't want Io spend my life waiting movies," be said. relative's yard sale. When he was 12, be got a job delivering newspapers in Woodland, and eventually saved enough money to purchase his first camcorder. He made hundreds of short movies. TV spofs and absurd commer- The character in the movie is the come back ‘home'. Yon can make movies anywhere. ‘Dreamer' is evidence of that," be said. “And the next script is already in progress," he added. Romente Jacuzzi Pointe “* Animal control officer Mka Croon wth Karaaaa Mffieeon, Amado Travis, and haHarf Purdun, wttt some of the dona­ tions from the "Christmas for Our Four-Legged Friends* trees. . Leisure amenities include: Children's Movies In Our Theater • • • • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Fitness Center Complimentary Continental Breakfast Monday-Saturday Momfnj &. Restaurant starting at *95* Luxurious loknUe Suites also available Pets get Christinas presents A community service project to benefit Coordinator Karina MiBeaon. who is 13 dogs and cats has been a great success, thanks years to a young resident of Barry County and sev- School, has started setting up the trees and old and attends Hastings making the lags. They received donations of eral local ousinrssrs “Christmas for our Four-Legged Friends" cat and dog food, treats, toys, collars, leashes. is similar to the “Angel Tree" program except blankets, and many other items the shelter the presents are for animal companions at the needs. Barry County Animal Control Shelter. CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABLE Atmospnere. now uxing dinner reservations for 5 - 7 & 9 pm - -* -at---Innllfu ScUunj Breakfast Or Lunch ConBe Prodded 11456 Marah WWW.BA' Middle Holiday Hohtb - Hawtingw Christmas Ere * Friday, December 84 Office Drtn Thru.......................... Open until 1 p.m. Lobby----------------- --------- —-------------------- dosed HaotfafW FcIpawKh Office .... Open until 4 pun. Chrtetmaw Day - Saturday, December 88 .... Closed New Year's Eve - Friday, December 81 Heattom Mala Ottes Drive Thru ....................... Open until 6 p.m. Lobby--------------------------------------------------- Qoacd Haatinfe Felpaaach Office .... Open until 5 pm. New Year's Day - Saturday, January 1 .... Closed 629 W. State SL, Hastings (Located across from K-mart) Holiday Hours • Lake Odcnfta Christmas Eve - Friday, December M Open until 18 p.m. Christmas Day - Saturday, December 85 dosed New Year's Eve Friday, December 81 Open until &80 p.m. New Yew’s Day Saturday, January 1 Closed 802 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa �P»9» 20 - Thurwtay, December 23 2004 - The Hastings Banner Vikings held Ionia to single digit scoring in the first half Tuesday Lakewood extended its win streak to three games by dominating their rivals from Ionia Tuesday night. 6 at the end of the first quarter, then pushed that lead to 33-9 at the end of the first half. Pat Morris added eight points for the The Vikings knocked off lhe Bulldogs in Vikings, and Travis Willard tossed in six. ished with a game high 22 points. Willard added 18 points for the Vikings, with ten of them coming in the third quarter, as Lakewood continued to add lo its lead. Ionia 63-37, thanks to 20 points from Tyler Ionia was led by Matt Laux's nine points. Beglin and 13 more from Corey Thelen, as Lakewood picked up its first Capital Area quarters." said Viking coach Mark Farrell. Activities Conference Division 3 win of the “We were sluggish offensively in the first season hail, but really picked it up in lhe second well as a solid defensive effort. Lakewood's defense held the Bulldogs to only nine first half points. Lakewood led 12- Friday night, by knocking off Fowlerville 73-42. “We played solid defense tonight for four half.” The Vikings jumped out to a 13-6 lead in Willard had a great all around night with 13 the first quarter, with six different players rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Thelen contributing points in the period. had nine boards. They were the only two Thelen then connected on eight of ten free players in double figures, scoring. Kyle throw attempts in the second quarter to vault Rowland. Alex Erickson, and Tyler Bamett the Vikings to a 30-17 half-time lead. On the each added six points for Lakewood. night. Lakewood hit 21 of its 29 foul shots. Thelen was 12 of 16 from the line and fin­ Fowlerville was led by Ross Addison’s nine-point performance. Lakewood senior guard Tyler Beglin races around a Fowlerville defender in the sec­ ond half of the Vikings’ CAAC-3 victory on Friday night (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood s Corey Thelen puts a short jumper over the outstretched arm of a Fowlerville defender Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon Sports Shorts Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell talks things over with senior guard Pat Morris during Friday night’?. Viking win over Fowlerville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 7th Grade Boys'Basketball Matt Feldpausch and Daily each had six. The Saxon seventh grade boys' basketball Jerred Rambin had five, and Ron Allerding team defeated Middleville chipped in four. Luke Hubbell his team with at home last Thursday 25­ 12 rebounds, and Mike Purchase and Zack 23. Passmore had eight apiece. McLean had six The Saxons made five three pointers in the game, and Riley McLean hit the game winning shot with two seconds left. steals and Feldpausch five. Dec. 9. the Saxons fell to Byron CEnter 41­ 23. • Howell and McLean led the Saxons with six points each. McLean led the Saxons 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball in scoring with 15 points, A late rally came up just short for the and Jon Giesler added five. Saxons eighth grade boys’ basketball team Troy Daily three, and PJ. against Middleville Dec. 16. as the Saxons Mead and Luke Howell lost 38-33. each had Purchase Passmore two. Mike Dane Schils and Adam Skedgeli led the and Zack team with seven points each. JJ Olin added six six. Brad Hayden five, and Ryan Burgdorf, Passmore Matt Lewis, Treavor Heacock. and Nick each rebounds, and had led his team w/ 3 steals. Hastings Eaton scored two points apiece defeated Hastings Middle School 8”’ grade boys’ Caledonia 33-16 with out­ basketball standing defense in the second half that only Dec. 13. The Saxons lost Duncan Lake 27-17 on allowed eight points over Skedgeli led the team with four points. the last 3 quarters, Dec. 13. Hayden, Schils. Jason Baum. (Min, Dylan McLean led all scorers McKay, and Lewis also scored for Hastings. with eight points, while PROFESSIONALS! illHInjrtV •KjLmuiai fee »•>«' *«»>! • M*> .“Ml F Mobile Hemes Both single and doablewide homes available. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www. drelstxachmolors. com Locally Owned & Operated ExctEfHNi,. Exhc:aik>ns IS A fAMUY Tbapitiqn Eric Dretooch. Presdenf Don Gentry . Safes Mgr Barrie Signs Sates Amy Ptper. Sates Chris Sherman, finance Mgr JAmy Tait. Sates UIRHOIfr Monawed irtiB WanMliM (517)852-1514 Cal for aere Toe Thu & Rl unH 6 Schrtoy inn noon soviet HQUB MonaWBdS-7 Tue.lbuaWSS L T � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/531/HastingsBanner_2004-12-30.pdf 698cc1ea46d01f8ee31c6e568c1c9c2d PDF Text Text Cutbacks affect Hastings schools Anti-casino vote grandstanding Wrestlers & runners ruled in 2004 See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Those widowed have a place to celebrate the new year New Year's Eve is traditionally a cou­ ples' night, bn: widows and widowers don't have io be alone for the evening. Jean Havenaar, Middleville's village clerk, hosts an open house for all widowed per­ rons Dec. 31 al her home. 283 High Ridge Court off Main Street on the east edge of the village. "It starts al 7 p.m. Bring a snack and come and visit If you don't want to stay until midnight that's OK. Any age. all ate invited. Ifs a hard night to be alone; its just for companionship, she says" Havenaar. who was widowed two years ago. held the gathering last year. too. Learn more about the Widowed Persons organization’s activities. "Make some new memories. Drop in. you don't have to be PRICE 50c Thursday. December 30. 2004 VOLUME 151, No. 53 NEWS BRIEFS ANNER B A review of the top stories of 2004: _ _ _ _ _ — HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Winds of change blow strongly in county politics by David T. Young Editor The politics of change dominated Barry County in the year 2004. even though state­ wide and nationally the winning philosophy was "stay the course." Not surprisingly the top stories of the year now ending, as voted by a panel of Banner news staff, management and a variety of local news watchers, were dominated by the devel­ opments at the polls and the events and that shaped those results. The runaway top two stories were William Doherty's victory Nov. 2 over an appointed incumbent for probate judge, first, and Dar Leaf's triumph over the incumbent sheriff in the Aug. 3 primary. Finishing a distant third was the defeat of Jeff Mackenzie, of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and fellow commissioner Kenneth Neil, in the August primary. Placing fourth in the unscientific survey of 17 people, was the First Friday forum in which leaders of both the Democratic and Republican parties announced a 12-step pro­ gram of proposed reforms in county govern­ ment. No. 5 on the list was Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s appointment of local attorney Stephanie Fekkes to replace retiring Probate Judge Richard Shaw and the controversy that ensued over "appointments vs. anointments." The secret meeting April 14 of five county commissioners and several county-elected See TOP STORIES, page 2 Viatec, a Hastings business since the 1960's, closed its doors this year, affecting more than 50 local employees Assistant Prosecutor Evans fired alone," Havenaar says. Snowmobile safety • Snowmobile safety classes are being planned throughout Barry County. Contact the Barry County Sheriff's Department at 948-4805 or local schools to find a claas in the area. The Eaton County Sheriff Department will be conducting a Snowmobile Safety class on the following dales: Monday Jan. 10 and Wednesday. Jan. 12. The class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. for a total of 4 hours of instruction in the Sheriff Department Training Room. 1025 Independence Blvd. Charlotte There is no charge for the class and par­ ticipants must be at least 12 yean of age. To enroll or if you have any questions, please call Jerri Nesbitt at 543-3511 ext 390. or 372-8217. ext 390. Library fines going up Do you borrow books from the Thomappie KeHogg/Community Library in Middleville, the Frecpor* District Library or the Hastings Public Library? Do you sometimes dawdle bringing them back? Well, take your nose out of that book for a second and listen up. Libraries in the Lakeland Cooperative are raising fines on overdue books Jan. 1. An overdue book will rack up fines of 15 cents a day. up to a maximum of $5. If it isn't returned within 90 days, the borrower will be billed the price of the book. The $1 a day fine on overdue videos stays the same. Ernes have not been raised for many years; the decision was made collectively, and is effective in all 80 libraries in West Michigan serving 1.25 District Court Judge Gary R. Holman as he administers the oath of office to new Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. New Sheriff Leaf sworn in by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer On Monday. Dec. 27 new Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf was sworn into office amidst friends and family. District Court Judge Gary R. Holman administered the oath of office to Leaf as cameras flashed and the crowd of more than 50 looked on. After the oath was administered. Leaf received a standing ovation in the courtroom. He then made a short speech thanking his supporters, family, and especially his wife. Leaf also announced a new addition to the office staff at the Sheriff's office. He announced that Cindy Tietz would be serving as his new secretary. Leaf lives in Baltimore Township with wife Cathy and their son. Ty. They attend Thomappie Valley Church and their Pastor Jeff Arnett was on hand to congratulate them both. Leaf is a graduate of Corunna High School. Grand Rapids Community College, and Davenport College. While attending college. Leaf worked full time at Pilgrim Manor Retirement Home. After college, he worked for Lansing Mercy Ambulance. He's also worked pan time for Middleville. Nashville, and Lake Odessa police departments. He is the former See LEAF, page 3 , ) by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has fired Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans two weeks after giving him his first ever bad performance review. ‘ There has been growing tension all year, especially after the November election, and I feel this is all political. *' said Evans Monday after receiving the news, "He (McNeill) has alleged that there have been problems with my performance for a while but 1 personally feel that he either thinks of me as a threat or that I am out to get him. I have never and would never say anything negative about him. I am the kind of man who would give the shirt off my back to him or anyone who need­ ed it. If he needed a house. I would gladly give him mine. That’s the man I am. I am sad. hurt, and insulted by this.’’ With rumors flying around the county buildings and coffee shops in town, some people have expressed that Evans was fired over his not supporting Appointed Interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes. or that the timing of Evans' firing was motivated by the fact that if Evans was terminated before the end of a probationary time, he would not receive the union benefits due to a long term employee of the County government. In a statement given to the Banner from Evans he says: “Thank you for allowing me Thomas Evans to comment on my recent termination. It was my sincerest pleasure to work at the Prosecutor’s Office for Barry County. Having the opportunity to seek justice and help crime See EVANS, page 3 Clock ticking To Receive Tax Break million people in 11 counties. You can’t call for time any longer People across Michigan are starting tu notice that the time recording feature of the telephone company is no longer in service. SBC spokeswoman Liz Whelan said the company started phasing it out Dec. 13 and will be gone by Friday Dec. 31. Michigan is the last state in the Midwest to lose the service. Whelan said adding the maintenance cost of the automated system greatly outweighed the service it provided as users stopped calling. "People weren't using that service any­ more." she said. "Although we do regret the change, it was something we had to do because of the huge decline in usage." See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Time is running out for residents to receive a special Michigan tax break this 2004 tax season! Anyone who makes a monetary contribu­ tion to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan or other designated, front-line char­ ities. by December 31. may be eligible for a special Michigan Tax Credit for up to half of the donation. This credit is over and above any deductions people claim on your federal form. For a married couple, filing jointly, the maximum Credit is $200 (for a $400 dona­ tion). For single individuals it's SI00 (for a $200 contribution). "The State of Michigan has recognized Food Banks for the good work they do." said Bob Randels. Food Bank executive director. "In response, they’ve offered a special tax credit, for up to half of contributions." Randels emphasized that to take advantage of this tax credit for the 2004 tax season, the donations must be made out by December 31 See TAX, page 3 Community Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes describes the streetscape in the new Hastings City Bank area Streetscape Grant gets Go-Ahead by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer There was a public hearing held Tuesday evening to solicit comment regarding the application for a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for funds to complete additional streetscape work in the vicinity of the new Hastings City Bank Councilman Don Bowers was concerned that semi-truck traffic would not be able to make deliveries around the area due to the new ‘dog-ear’ curbs being used in the plan. Community Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes and Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained the design. It was suggested that the Downtown Development Authority lake a survey of the merchants in the area to find out about the delivery prob fans. The City Council moved the application forward following the public hearing by approving a revised Community Development Plan reflecting the items in the current budget. The Council ther adopted the See STREETSCAPE, page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. December 30. 2004 - The Hastings Banner TOP STORIES, continued from page 1----------------------------------------------------------------- —----- -----------------------------officials in B.-kimore Township was voted the sixth selection. Seventh was the closing of Viatec industry, affecting more than 50 local employees, after it had been in business for 40 years in Hastings. Finishing No. K in the tabulations was the apparent split in the Barry County Republican Party, between a traditional faction favoring the status quo and a group of "mavericks" led by retiring chairman Mark Englerth. The ninth place finisher was the defeat of the proposed farmland preservation millage in the Nov. 2 general election. There was a three-way tic for lOtf place. Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes lost the general election to local attorney Bill Doherty which included the sensationalized story of Pennock Hospital employee Gordon Andrew Shaw, the continuing saga of the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi’s plans to have a gam­ bling casino built in the Gun Lake area and the new City Bank facility that went up in October at the comer of Court and Jefferson streets in downtown Hastings. Receiving honorable mention accolades in the top 10 story list for the year 2004 were the completion of the new Pennock laboratory facility on West State Street in Hastings, the resignation of Pennock Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton and his replacement by Harry Doele. the flooding that hit the Nashville area hard diring late spring, the passage of the Commission on Aging millage increase request, the launching of the Hastings Public Library’s "final chapter" campaign for a new facility next to City Hall and the start of the season for Hastings' firstever swim teams, in partnership with Thomappie Kellogg High School _■ It could be effectively argued that many of the top stories? as they were cbqgen, were much connected. Indeed, the partem was dominated by the winds of change. The race for probate judge was unique in that it was a race at all. Historically, judges in Barry County have been first appointed, then they have enjoyed the advantage of incum­ bency and have run for the office without opposition. But things were different this time. Judge Shaw announced late in 2003 that he would retire at the end of January 2004, with almost three years remaining on his six-year term. Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced the appointment of Fekkes in March. However, four other local attorneys. Doherty. David Kuzava. Jill Humphreys Steele and Thomas Evans, came forward to challenge Fekkes in the Aug. 3 primary election for the non-parti­ san position. Fekkes and Doherty received the highest number of votes in August to set the stage fur the general election, which Doherty won by about 1,000 votes. Political insiders said the appointed interim probate judge was injured in her quest by the appearances that she had been "anointed" by Shaw and Circuit Judge James Fisher, by her refusal to show up at a First Friday forum in September, by reports that she failed to pay taxes over several years and by reports that she had defended teenager, who wanted to have abortions. The primary election victory of-deputy Dar Leaf over 10-year incumbent Sheriff Stevt DeBoer was seen as astonishing because of its numbers. Leaf collected more than 50 percent of the vote countywide, while DeBoer earned only 34 percent. Insiders said the reasons for the mandate for change were tied to very organized and vocal pro-gun supporters. Leaf’s membership in the the Thomappie Valley Church, the largest church in Barry County, and to an inci­ dent from a couple of years ago in which DeBoer’s car struck a couple of mailboxes and suspicions of driving while impaired were bandied about. Two members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners lost their seats in August. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie garnered only 32 percent of the vote while losing to Michael Callton of Nashville in the Fifth District. MacKenzie had come under heavy fire for a variety of reasons, including his tak­ ing in more than $29,000, despite having a part-time elected position, participation in a the April 14 secret meeting, controversial appointments and non-appointments and the appearance of not being open to reform and change. Neil lost his seat to Howard "Hoot" Gibson, who ran an aggressive campaign against secretive government and for reduc­ ing compensation for elected officials attend­ ing meetings. Perhaps setting the table for all of the squabbling was a First Friday presentation in April by Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth and former Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer proposing a 12-step platform of reforms in county government. Their plans included insisting on night meetings for ebunty Com­ missioners, abolishing the Officers Compensation Commission, reducing the number of commissioners appointed to boards and commissions, and establishing procedures to receive public input at meet­ ings. Not long afterward. Commissioners MacKenzie. Neil. Sandra James. Clare Tripp and Tom Wing met with Sheriff DeBoer. Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. Clerk Deb Smith and former State Rep. Terry Geiger in private in the Baltimore Township Hall, hosted by Supervisor George Cullers. Those attending said it was akin to a Republican party meeting and no county business was conducted, so no laws were broken. The top non-political story of the year was the closing of the Viatec industry, headquar­ tered on West State Street in Hastings. Owner and founder Ken Kensington and his family shut the plant down fall after learn­ ing that its top financing institution no longer would extend credit. The plant was started in 1964 and at one time employed as many as 80 in Hastings. The eighth top story was the split in the county GOP. in which traditionalists favoring the status quo expressed their frustration with the leadership of Chairman Mark Englerth. who accused them of not being around to "carry the waler" when needed. Things came Harry Doele replaced Dan Hamilton as Pennock Hospital's CEO. of an effort to preserve farm land, but it was defeated. Tied for 10th place: The continuing saga of the proposal to build a gambling casino continued to show a lack of support from stale legislators, but the federally-recognized Gun Lake tribe is press­ ing on regardless. Nearby chambers of com­ merce in Barry and Allegan counties have endorsed the casino as an economic shot in recovering from surgery. The charge was reduced in the summer by Circuit Judge­ Jar res Fisher to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. In September. Pennock issued a statement questioning whether the crime actual!) had occurred, prompting Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill to go on television to say he was disappointed the hospital continued to employ Shaw. The Hastings City Bank's new building is a beautiful addition to downtown Hastings. to a head in November and December in the election of new leadership to replace Englerth. who was stepping down at the end of this year. Orvin Moore, former chairman of the County Board, was elected chairman of the party, and it appeared the traditionalists had taken major steps forward in the? attempts to take back the party. The county continued to straggle with the issue of growth, and urban sprawl threatened from nearby urban areas. The County Board of Commissioners put a half-mill tax increase proposal on the ballot in November on behalf j the arm. Hastings City Bank, with roots in the com­ munity as far back as 1886. decided to build a gleaming new facility, but rather than take it out lo West State Street near so many other commercial buildings, it simply moved next door, maintaining its commitment to down­ town. The Gordon Andrew Shaw case was regarded by some as part tragic and part fas­ cinating. Shaw, a Pennock Hospital employee, was charged ctarged in February with first-degree firat-degree crimicnmit nal sexual assault of a patient as she was On Oct. 4. Shaw finally pleaded no contest to attempted fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, was not placed on any sexual offend­ ers’ list and would have the matter erased from his record if he committed no offenses in the next year. McNeill then told the Grand Rapids Press that he chose to make the deal because he did­ n’t think he could get a jury to convict Shaw. He said an editorial by the Banner calling Shaw a victim tainted a potential pool of jurors, even though Shaw pleaded no contest lo the charges 10 days before the editorial appeared. DeHonfaces building boom in budget crunch NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Whelan said the service was first provid­ ed in 1929 with live operators. The voice that people nationwide recognized as the "The Telephone Lady” was that of Jane Barbe, who died last year at age 74. Her voice was heard at least once by an estimat­ ed 40 million people. Yoga class will be held on Tuesdays begin­ ning January 11. Both classes are being taught in Middleville. Call the Thomappie Kellogg Community Ed office. 795-3397 for more information or to register. TK host financial aid Cabin Fever Reading night Club begins The Freeport District Library is preparing for the Cabin Fever Reading Club for Adults on Monday. Jan. 3. This club has prizes for those adults who read 10 or more books. Sign up for this program beings this week. The Freeport District Library is open Mondays from 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and Fridays from I to 5 p.m. The library will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 1. It is open on non holiday Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. through April. Walk the TK Halls for fitness Despite the winter weather area residents can continue (or start ) a walking routine. The halls of Thomappie Kellogg High School will be open Monday through Thursday from January 3 to April 14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no need to register and partici­ pants should enter through the main entrance. Maps will be posted in the hall­ ways. The halls will not be open for walk­ ing if school is closed for the day due to hol­ idays, in service days or inclement weather. Kickboxing and Aerobics classes on tap A Mini Kickboxing For Fitness and Aerobics with Pilates class will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings begin­ ning January 10 for 3 weeks. An Active The guidance department at Thomappie Kellogg High School will host a “Financial Aid Night” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. This meeting will the held in the high school auditorium for parents and guardians of seniors and juniors planning on attending colleges or universities. David Steffee, director of financial aid at Aquinas College, presents information and answers questions available financial aid, loans and completing financial aid forms. Students complete these forms during their senior year. Parents and guardians of juniors can attend the program to get a “head start” on the financial aid process. Mystery Dinner Theatre tickets available Tickets for the Mystery Dinner Theatre production by the Thomappie Players on Saturday. Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. are available now. Call 945-9114 for the tickets which are $45 each. This production benefits Leadership Barry County. Seats are limited. TAC programs start again The Thomappie Arts Council reopens on Tuesday. Jan. 4. A new series of classes will start this month. Information is available by calling 945-2002. The TAC office is at 117 State Street in Hastings. The $12 million in renovations in the Delton Kellogg School District are almost complete, with a few projects remaining. Last summer the roof the schools, including the elementary, where replaced. by Marcie Westover Staff Writer In the iast year Delton Kellogg Schools has almost 70 percent of the $12 million building renovations and improvements complete, and also continues to deal with local effects from statewide school budget cuts. The bond measure for 1.71 mills was passed last fall and covered improvements including new roofs, electrical, cooling, heat­ ing and plumbing systems. Superintendent Ron Archer said through­ out the Christmas break crews will be doing a lot of work in the schools. Large upcoming projects include a new heating system and the replacement of the main electrical panels. Much of the work that is being done are preliminary measures that will be completed this summer. With the bids coming in low. the district has done very well financially planning the renovations and improvements and can now work on additional projects. Safety concerns were also addressed with new layout for the street and parking around the schools to help with traffic flow. The concern being addressed with the change of the Middle School entrance to ease problems at the corner of Delton Road and M­ 43. which has been the place of several acci­ dents. Additional parking was created for future school and community events. Next to the schools on Delton Road the center lane was turned into a “left-turn" only. A new maintenance building, next to the bus garage, was built. The old maintenance next to the elementary was torn down, as it was in very poor condition. Also encompassed in the bond was the remodeling of the west football bleachers and the replacement of the east side bleachers. The new athletic field now has new 1.450 seat bleachers. At the High School there were more park­ ing stops created as the burm that separated the visitor parking and staff parking in front of the school was removed. The school Boors, including the gymnasi­ um floor, were redone. The Middle School had all exterior win­ dows and panels replaced, and a new gym floor. In the Elementary School many things were accomplished including “tuck-point­ ing”. which was done to replace the mortar between the bricks that was missing in some areas. Archer said they arc working to have the exteriors of the middle school work and look a lot better. Construction on specific projects continues throughout the winter and may be “wrapped up” by summer. Even with the new improvements and updates the Delton Kellogg School District cannot ignore the statewide school budget cuts. As school systems are subject to funding from the stale, when the state decreases the “promised” funding schools are forced to make cuts. At the December meeting of the Board of Education Archer noted that they were able to further reduce the deficit from $490,000 to $440,000. The deficit amount is taken out of the school s fund balance, which is just over $2 million. For the district the reduction is a positive step. Archer said at the meeting. There may be more positive news if the State keeps its funding promise of $6,700 per pupil funding, which mean taking $100,000 off the district’s deficit. Schools will know even more about future funding after the next revenue conference in January. The district went to a shortened school year, eliminating 12 days, with longer school days. The Hastings School District is in it’s second year of having longer days and a shortened year. Archer said so far the school year has gone very well. The impact of the shortened school year on students may not be fully known until data from the coming years is available Though the district did not eliminate any teaching positions, several positions were simply not filled. Archer noted that they are down three teachers and several support staff positions. There have been many minor impacts on students due to the budget cuts, like the stu­ dent participation fee which was raised to $25. Like many other districts Delton Kellogg also will have to increase the fee for driver s education. The state of Michigan will no longer be reimbursing schools for driver’s education programs so now students must pay for the offset. Delton Kellogg elected to maintain their program, something that is beneficial to the students as an estimated 80 percent of stu­ dents lake driver's education through public schools. After a year of working to advance educa­ tion and handle tough financial situations, the Delton Kellogg School District has received a lot of support from the community A new after school program is in the works at the elementary. The program was prompted by a $500 donation from a parent and now the elemen­ tary has been work ing on grants to help with the start up cost of the program. To pay for salaries for those working on the program there will be a fee. which depends on the ability to pay. The after school program may run for an hour and a half, with academically enhanced programs and may begin mid-January. Archer said they are “doing a lot of good things for the kids (students).*’ He praised the staff for caring about the students and caring about each other. As a district Delton has been doing cur­ riculum review and a new curriculum is being used at the elementary. Delton Kellogg Schools, like most schools in the state, will continue to work to maintain quality education and balance the tough financial situation. Archer said though the financial situation has been a large "headache", lie is very pleased with the direction of the district and that there have been a lot of positive things going on. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 2004 - Page 3 Cutbacks affect Hastings schools this year, contributions boost spirits by Marek Westover Staff Writer In the face of budget cuts Hastings Area Schools have been very creative in where to cut and also very fortunate for many dona­ tions made by the community. With the state of Michigan facing a budget deficit, public schools'arc forced to consider another shortfall in their funding. “We’re in better shape than some schools; wt’re in worse shape than some schools," Christopher Cooley, Hastings Area Schools superintendent said. Though no mid-year funding cuts were made, school still faced financial strains from areas like retirement. “Still to be fair there are some that say schools are being held harmless this time and I think when you look at the increase rate of retirement that we have to pay this year, which will continue to grow over the next couple (of years), 1 don't think held harmless is a fair term," Cooley said. There has been reductions such as the elim­ ination of teaming, the block schedule and unfortunately there are five teachers still on layoff status. The district has seen a growth in the fund balance, Barbara Hunt. Director of Finance, noted. With a little over a million dollars in the fund balance the district is hoping to continue to work. Cooley noted the auditors recommended having 15 percent in the fund balance or $3.5 million. For schools the funding situation can be resolved throughout legislative understanding and keeping the promise of $6,700 per pupil funding. Another fund saving concept was starting the school year early and maintaining a longer school day, which is a budget affect that has carried over from last schooi year. Though the move was due lo financial issues, as long as the shorter school year and longer day shows "benefits to the students academically" it will stay in place, Cooley noted. Feedback from teachers have seen benefits to students in the Title I program and some teachers have been able to get farther in their curriculum than ever before. Like other school districts in the area dri­ ver’s education rates were increased for the Hastings Schools due to the state no longer reimbursing schools for drivers education program. The rates went up to $305 total, with $280 for segment one and $25 for segment two. Hastings Area School selected to keep their driver’s education program, though many schools across the state opted to drop it. Even with a tight budget the counseling programs in the schools were reinstated. “We talked about the fact that when wc had to cut that (counseling), that was a priority to bring back as soon as we could," Cooley said. During the time before reinstatement of the program, only one person handled the coun­ seling needs at the middle school and high school. Though the counseling program is valuable at all levels, it is especially important at the secondary level. In high school the students The new Cooperative Swim Team with Hastings and Thomappie Kellogg is an over­ all positive for the students and the communi­ use the counseling for personal problems that may arise and also for help in preparation for life after school, which could be the in work force or college. In the tough budget times cooperation is an essential key to success. When time for teacher contact ratification came there was no negotiation resistance and a compromise reached. “It’s really been that way for a few years for us, where we’ve sat down and really talked about...let’s really put down on the table where we are financially and...I think with our employee groups that we’ve been very fortunate that they have been willing to look at not only the financial picture of our district, but the state as a whole and they've been able to say. ‘we’re willing to work with you in these times'," Cooley said. Teachers agreed to keep a “status quo” approach to the insurance and proposed no increase in salaries. District bus drivers also worked with the school for a contract that would benefit the district. Even facing budget cuts many areas of Hastings Schools have seen additions due to donations and previous budgeting. Larry and Eariene Baum agreed to donate $500,000 to be used toward the construction of a new. larger fieldhouse at Johnson Field. “And I’ve worked closely with Larry since the first day he came in and he’s so support­ ive of the schools and athletics." Cooley said. “His heart is really into doing whatever he can do for the schools," he said. Some features of the proposed building include separate locker rooms for visiting teams and the Saxons. There will also be a locker room for game officials. The fieldhouse will be in the memory of and dedicated to Jock Clarey and Jack Hoke. Baum also contributed a donation toward the new pole bam. The support the Baum’s gave to the district is just the start of those who have helped out. Cooley noted the Boosters donated $10,000 for a new pole bam that will be use for a storage facility by the fieldhouse. Over the last year the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation has donated $30,000 in scholarships and donations to classroom type projects. The silent partner fund has also helped stu­ dents in the last year get items like hats, gloves, eyeglasses, medication, and dental check-ups. “There’s a lot of groups out there working." he said. One group is working to raise funds for fifth grade students to go to camp. The camp is a tradition, but will not be funded by the school due to budget cuts. Still parents, friends, students and the com­ munity are working to raise the donations so that the students can go to camp. Many groups have continued to help the school district in good times and bad. for the betterment of the children. The school system also saw the district wide use of a new food purchasing system where every student receives a new Identification (ID) card, which is similar to a debit card, that is scanned when a food pur­ chase is made. The ID cards replaces the former “ticket ty The Hast'ngs Area School District has received a vanety of support from the com­ munity for the district. Larry and Eariene Baum agreed to donate $500,000 to be used toward the construction of a new fieldhouse. Superintendent Christopher Cooley holds up a drawing with Baum. system" for purchasing food. The new system is from ISD Education Inc., out of Zeeland, and was purchased for $43,188 tor all schools from the cafeteria fund in the district. Currently, the high school is trying out the system, but this fall it will be present in the middle school and elementary schools. Over the course of several years the district has set aside money in the cafeteria fund to purchase the new computerize ID system. Overall parent feedback for the program has been that of appreciation. From the administrative point of view the system allows for the schooi to meet the requirements of reporting income, and com­ modities used. The program also helps with accounting and keep track of free and reduced lunch programs. The students and parents in the community benefit from the ease of the system which allow s parent to place money irt’o their child’s account and then the student uses their "debit" type ID card to purchase food. The Parent Internet Viewer is also a new tool for parents and teachers in the Hastings School District. “I really like it. I have had more occasions since wc talked at (he Board meetings to sit down and to go through that with my own son and now I can look at it with my daughter.” Cooley said. The tool allows for further communication between the parents and teachers and Cooley said it “helps create a links between home and school." The Community Education Recreation Center also celebrated being open for a year in September and continues to be well received by those in the community and stu­ dents. Cooley said the YMCA has done a good job with the teen center and the open gym. with Joe Edger truly connecting with the stu­ dents. The child care center is close to full and continues to grow at the CERC. Having more of the community come into the center is something that Cooley said he believes will happen with time. “It’s been a great addition to the communi­ ty." he said. With the co-op both schools contribute to the program, something that is helpful during tight budget times. The success of the co-op saw Carl Schoesvei ?s a coach navigating w ith the stu­ dent swimmers who worked together toward a common goal. The Hastings School District also said good-bye to Steven Harbison, who was direc­ tor of operations for the school. After 18 years with the district, including serving as high school principal. Harbison said it was a “pleasure" working for the teachers and administrators at Hastings. Harbison's position was absorbed in the administration office with Mary Vliek becom­ ing Assistant Superintendent and Barbara Hunt becoming Director of Finance. Stephen Hoke also look over as coordinator of the Community Education and Recreation Center, as well as maintaining his duties as Athletic Director. Cooley said overall the year for the district has been challenging. “It's been challenging, but for me personal­ ly. I love the people I work with here in the office." he said. The hard work and dedication that the administrative staff contributes is matched by that of the school staff, support staff and bus drivers in the district. “It’d be nice if...you could see a light at the end of the tunnel, as far as the financial pic­ ture, but it’s not there yet." Cooley said. “I think things arc going to get a little worse before they get better, but I’m confident in working with this team (overall district staff)—all been so willing to look at this together and work on it. 1 think we’ll come through and we’ll play whatever hand we're dealt." LEAF, continued from page 1 chief of police at the Freeport Police Department. Leaf began working for the Barry County Sheriff’s Office April 22. 1989. As a deputy, he received both the Life Saving Award and the Meritorious Service Award. He also has experience as a corrections officer, dispatcher and dive team member of the marine unit. Leaf was also the middle school liaison officer for five school districts including Thomappie Kellogg, Lakewood. Hastings. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley. Leaf pulled perhaps the biggest election upset of this year when he won a three-way race Aug. 3 with former Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Neal Johnson. He polled 57.6 percent of the vote. After the speech.he swore in the new Undersheriff. Bob Baker. Baker formerly served as the Nashville Chief of Police. Before his position in Nashville. Baker spent 25 years in the Battle Creek Police Department, starting with road patrol and moving up through the ranks to Homicide Detective. After leaving Nashville, he took a position with Kalamazoo Public Schools in their school security department. He has been in that position for the past 5 years. Cindy Tietz will be serving as the new secretary to Sheriff Leaf. EVANS, continued from page 1 victims provided more job satisfaction than anyone could hope for. Just being an attorney, gives me a chance to live a life and get into adventures that I used to only dream of. and I treasure that blessing." "Another great aspect of my job were the people I was privileged to work with every day. To all the people in the prosecutor's office, the police, the courts, probation, sub­ stance abuse, the clerk's office, the jail, ani­ mal control, zoning, mapping, maintenance, the Family Independence Agency, the defense bar, TV, radio, newspapeis, PACC/PAAM and everyone else 1 got to work with, thank you for being so kind to me. It was my great pleas­ ure to work with you all. In my opinion, there is not a nicer group of folks than the people who work in the two courthouse buildings.” he said. “I will especially miss all my co-workers at the prosecutor’s office. Mary, Kori. Polly. Angela. Dave, Sunny, Kerri, and Kendra: I love you all. 1 also want to thank all the peo­ ple who have had a kind word for me the last three days.” Said Evans, “It certainly takes away a little bit of the sting." “As to my firing, it was wrong. I have expressed my feelings to Mr. McNeill, and STREETSCAPE, continued from page 1 draft resolution approving the grant applica­ tion. In other Council business: • Mayor of Hastings Bob May announced to proclamations recognizing living Centarians Gladys A. Willison and Laura Faulkner. "These two ladies have reached the 100 year old mark in life and deserve to be recog­ nized for that monumental achievement" said May. • The City Council set a workshop for 6 p.m. prior to the regular meeting of the City Council on Jan. 24 to discuss the general goals and objectives to be used in the devel­ opment of the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 City Budget. • Pennock Hospital Protect A Life submit­ ted a request which was approved, for the use of Fish Hatchery Park on May 11 for the 18th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair. •Chief Jerry Sarver spoke in his monthly report that the speed study of the W. State Street near K-Mart has been done by the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT has no plans to modify the current speed limits and reported that changing the speed limit would not make a significant impact on the number of accidents in the area. •City Clerk and Treasurer Tom Emery gave his monthly report on the investment status, operating status, and the response and plan to the auditor’s recommendations for the past fiscal year's audit. He is making several procedural changes to maximize the invest­ ment returns for the City and to minimize the number of people who can access the City's accounts. The next Council meeting is on Jan. 10 at 7:30 pm. there is no need to get into it here. Like I tell al) the young people who have wound up on the wrong side of the law, sometimes you get "hits" you deserve. If you steal, or drive drunk you face a lot of trouble. Sometimes you get "hits" you do not deserve, for example getting an illness, or losing a loved one or being struck by a car. "Whether you deserve it or not. once you are knocked down, it docs no good to waste effort complaining. You either figure out a way to get up and fix the situation or you are doomed to stay in it. I plan on getting up.” Evans declaired. While Evans last official day in the Prosecutor’s office was Wednesday, he will remain involved in the community as the new Barry County Republican Party Executive Board Secretary. He and his wife. Lisa, live in Middleville. A Femdale native. Evans ran unsuccessfully for probate judge of Barry County at the Aug. 3 primary election against McNeill’s ex-wife, Fekkes. He graduated in 1995 from Washington University in St. Louis. Mo., which is consistently ranked as one of America's top 20 law schools. He previously served as prosecuting attor­ ney of Montmorency County, where he was Michigan's youngest prosecutor. In the past, he has been selected by his peers to serve as representative assembly-person from the 5th Judicial Circuit for the Slate Bar. and voted on to the executive council of Michigan’s Young Lawyer's Section. The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan has asked him to teach at four train­ ing sessions for new prosecutors, as well as a cb»ss for advanced prosecutors. He also has been appointed to Prosecutor’s Association s Training and Education Committee, where he served for two years. “I work hard to do a good job on all my cases because representing the people of the State of Michigan is a privilege and honor, and a serious iask which I approach with utmost dedication.” Evans said in an past interview, “Sometimes people ‘rib’ me about the number of certificates on my wall, but I believe that if I need to learn more about an area of law. I need to do whatever I can. from hitting the books and speaking with col­ leagues, to taking courses from regional and national experts." Evans studied courtesy of the federal gov­ ernment at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia. South Carolina, and was given a scholarship to study at Northwestern University School of Law in Illinois in the all involved." TAX, continued from page 1 to qualify. "Non-profits arc being asked to do more with less resources." said Randels. "This only highlights the importance of individual con­ tributions. Support really docs make a differ­ past. He has become involved with community organizations as a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the Middleville Lions, on the Leadership Barry County Board of Directors, and is a member of the Barry County Juvenile Drug Court Treatment and Policy Team. Another pastime Evans has enjoyed has been to coach several high school mock trial teams. “My career has been built on looking at ence." In a given year the Food Bank's 250 mem­ ber hunger-relief network serves 60.000 indi­ each case individually, and trying to achieve a just result. Each case is different, so I refuse to take a ’cookie cutter' approach to resolving legal disputes." said Evans during an inter­ view previously reported in the Banner. "My reputation in the legal community is for being counties. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER fair, taking cases seriously and working for justice." When asked for comment from him or his office, McNeill replied "To my knowledge, this office has never before been asked to comment on any of the previous internal administrative, personnel and other issues that have occurred since I first became asso­ ciated with this office in 1992. Had there been an inquiry, the position of the office would have been, as if is at this time, that this office will not comment on or respond to any inter­ nal administrative, personnel or other issue out of respect and courtesy for the privacy of viduals. The average income among the households served is less than $11.000. Last year the Food Bank distributed 4.6 million pounds of food within its service area that includes Barry. Branch. Calhoun. Hillsdale. Jackson. Kalamazoo. Lenawee and St. Joseph Contributions may be mailed to: Food Bank of SCM. PO Box 408. Baltic Creek. MI 49016. Or on-line, through the Food Bank’s website at: www.foodbankof- scm.org The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a member of America's Second Harvest - The Nation’s Food Bank Network, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and is a United Way funded agency. To subscribe, call us at... Bring your filmtoJ-Ad Graphics 269-945-9554 PRINT PLUS for quality fib processing. �Page 4 - Thursday. December 30. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Emerald Ash Borer attacking Barry County Anti-casino vote cheap grandstanding The Michigan Legislature has shown us a nasty habit lately of passing useless legislation and adopting irrelevant resolutions. Consider Senator Patty Birkbjlzfs proposal to change the stale bird from the robin to the Kirtland warbler and her idea to force school children to say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning. Consider none of this legislation will do much to improve the quali­ ty of our lives or deal with the economic problems this state has suf­ fered over the last few years, but Birkholtz beamed as she intro­ duced and shepherded her proposals through the legislature. It was good theater, good politics, but ineffective and unworkable public policy. the compact intentionally to Governor Grandholm putting her administration on the hot seat. Because the Pottawatomis are feder­ ally recognized, in the end they probably will get their casino, regardless of what Ms. Birkholz or Mr. Sikkema think. Given that likelihood, its a matter of. it you can’t stop-them, try to negotiate so you can have some semblance of control over the situation. Right now the state and Grand Rapids, because of their short-sightedness and arrogance, appear to be headed toward getting nothing from the deal. The Gun lake Chamber of Commerce. Allegan chamber, Barry County chamber. Wayland chamber and many other organizations in by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michigan Department of Agriculture direc­ tor Dan Wyant announced that portions of Barry and Ionia County arc considered "out­ lier" districts and are now under the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine. The area in Barry and Ionia counties is considered the Lake Odessa boundary area. It includes areas in Carlton and Woodland townships in Barry county and in Campbell and Odessa townships in Ionia county. The area begins at the intersection of Thompson and Bell roads then south on Bell to Vedder Road. It then continues south on Messer Road to Brown Road and then east to Usbome Road. From Osborne Road it contin­ ues south to Jordon Road, east to Martin Road . north to Vedder Road. The area continues north on Bliss Road to Musgrove Highway. It continues west to Jackson Road, north to Campbell Road, west to Nash Highway, south to Thompson Road and west to the beginning point. The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic insect native to Asia that attacks ash trees. It was unknown on the North American continent until discovered in Michigan in 2002. The borer has already impacted more than 10 mil­ lion ash trees in south east Michigan. The pest continues to destroy others in isolated areas called "outliers.’’ The state is working with an active, multi­ agency Emerald Ash Borer task force to detect, contain and perhaps minimize the damage of the insect. Under the quarantine it is illegal to move ash trees, branches, untreated lumber, decid­ uous firewood and any other materials from the Barry and Ionia outlier areas as well as the other quarantined sitis. The only way ash trees, branches, untreat­ ed lumber or deciduous firewood and other materials from this area can be moved is if it has been chipped to one inch or smaller. The movement of all ash nursery stock is "prohibited within, into, and from the entire Lower Peninsula." For more information about the Emerald Ash Borer and the control efforts visit the MDA website at www.michigan.gov/eab or visit www.ereraldashborer.info. Residents an also call the MDA Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division at 527-373-1087. Wyant says, "this action demonstrates the aggressive approach Michigan is taking to further spread and minimize the economic and environmental damage this pest can cause.” TIES combats 2 house fires The latest example came Dec. 8. In a surprise sneak attack the Senate resolution was proposed and adopted by Birkholz. Majority Leader Ken Sikkema and colleagues to rescind support for the pro­ posed Gun Lake casino. The major media markets swallowed the bait and promoted the notion this resolution somehow jeopardizes the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomis! plans to build a casino in Bradley, just a few miles west of the Barry County line. To me it appears Sikkema and Birkholz are playing to a select audience, more importantly to the very wealthy house of De Vos in Grand Rapids. In case you didnit realize iL one of the strongest oppo­ nents of a Gun Lake casino is former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Betsy De Vos. u bo has a lot of clout and a lot o' money in West Michigan politics. Ms. De Vos has claimed for some time a casino in Gun Lake will have negative impact, both economically and morally. There is a grain of truth in her assertions. A Gun Lake casino indeed could divert tourist and entertainment dollars away from downtown Grand Rapids, home of the Amway Grand Center. DeVos Hall and the VanAndel Arena. And it’s true that having a casino nearby could further aggravate problems for some gambling addicts. However, Lansing lawmakers meanwhile made certain we have more ’’racinos” and Keno games in bars, not to mention a very aggressive Michigan Lottery program that is every bit as addicting to gamblers as any casino. Ms. Birkholz and Mr. Sikkema haven't lift­ ed a finger to try to slop the spread of state-sponsored gambling since it was first approved three decades ago. Yet they tell us they oppose gambling in the case of a casino ran by an American Indian tribe. So it appears to me. all this posturing is the result of Grand Rapids and the state wanting us to spend our entertainment money with them rather than at Gun Lake. The moral issue here is bogus. So is the negative economic impact issue. The stale would do well instead to continue to work with the Gun l-ake tribe to get the best deal, before they rush to judgment on the issue. Former Governor John Engler passed the responsibility to sign the immediate area arc showing a willingness to work with the tribe on their enterprize. This is a common sense approach to a proposal that very likely will happen at some tirn.It’s interest^ the people who live closest to the proposed casino most favor it. Perhaps that’s because it promises to provide jobs and a better local economy. I really don’t know if I’ll personally ever use the casino when it opens at Gun Lake. But I’ll do the opposite of our elected legislators. I won’t throw obstacles in their way. making it more difficult for them in the process. 1 believe in competition and free trade under fair guidelines. I donft believe in keeping someone from opening a busi­ ness simply because it might provide some competition. This is yd another memo lo the Stale Legislature: Please stop passing laws and adopting resolutions that mean little if anything to the health and welfare of Michigan residents. Start working on the real and tough issues, like the budget. Do what we elected you to do and stop the cheap grandstanding and become problem’solvers. Otherwise, we voters should start thinking about making some changes of our own in Lansing in the year 2006. How about your resolutions for 2005? ' There are just a few days left before the end of the year. You have probably promised yourself in the past to make some well-inten­ tioned resolutions for change in your life , some worked, some did­ n’t. Just remember as we enter the new year, you are fully responsi­ ble for everything your put in your mouth, or what comes out for that matter, what you do about your spending, and your general physical health. Look to the future and ask yourself as you travel through the new year, "How will the decision I make today impact the person 1 want to be at the end of 2005.’’ Good luck and remember the journey counts as much as the desti­ nation. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Public Opinion: by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Missing smoke detector batteries may have resulted in tragedy had not one of three occu­ pants of a Thomappie Township home been awake when fire broke out early Thursday, Dec. 23. The fire was the second handled by Thornapple Township Emergency Services in seven hours, and one of four in Barry County in 16 hours. There were other fires reported in Delton, Woodland and Hastings. Kathryn Kenyon and her 28-year-old nephew were asleep, but her 22-year-old son was awake in the living room when he real­ ized a mattress was on fire in his bedroom. All three occupants escaped unharmed after an unsuccessful attempt to extinguish the fire. The house is located at 8302 West Irving Road. “This had all the conditions for a fatal fire.” said Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Mark Marentette. “These peo­ ple were fortunate that one of them was awake. Fire victims die more often from smoke than flames, and without working smoke detectors, are usually overcome by toxic fumes and never wake up." Dispatched at 2.05 a.m.. a TTES fire offi­ cer arrived at the house within eight minutes to discover the bedroom engulfed in flames with smoke throughout the house. Firefighters made quick work of the fire, which did not extend beyond the bedroom of origin. Though the bedroom was gutted and there was smoke damage throughout the structure, the house should be repaired and reoccupied fairly soon. Damage has been esti­ mated at $25,000 in property and contents. Marentette said, “The presence of mind by the occupants to close the bedroom door, leave the house, and dial 911 as soon as they realized the situation was too much for them to handle kept the fire manageable for fire­ fighters.” At 5:15 p.m. TTES firefighters were called to a house at 11300 Bowens Mill Road in Yankee Springs Township, a little more than an hour after owner John Huizenga left to pick up his two children at their mother’s res­ idence. Firefighters from the Yankee Springs sta­ tion .vrived within 10 minutes to find heavy fire blowing out the front windows of the house. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from destroying the structure, but the interior was gutted with an estimated loss of more than $160,000. Investigators said the fire appears to have started in the woodstove’s chimney and spread to an interior wall and attic through a crack in the chimney block. TTES was assisted by Wayland and Hastings fire departments, which each sent a tanker to the scene, and by personnel from Orangeville. A total of 18 TTES firefighters What events were important in 2004? This has been an eventful year both nationally and locally. What event or events do you think were most significant in 2004? Responses to our weekly question. and 10 mutual aid firefighters battled the blaze. Caledonia Fire Rescue filled the TTES Middleville station during both the Bowens Mill Road and West Irving Road fires. TTES firefighters cleared the scene on Bowens Mill Road at 10:33 p.m. and were done cleaning equipment at the Middleville and Yankee Springs stations about midnight Two hours later, they were alerted to the sec­ ond fire. “I can't say enough about the dedication of our firefighters.” Marentette said. "On a week night, after many of them had just came home from their regular jobs, they spend boors fighting fire, rolling frozen hose in the snow and cleaning equipment back at our stations. They get less than two hours of sleep and are called out in the cold again to put out another fire. They respond very quickly and efficient­ ly. save a house, literally save Christmas for one family as none of their presents were damaged, roll some more frozen hose in the sixiw. go back to our stations and clean equip­ ment all over again, gel maybe another one or two hours of sleep and go back to work at their regular jobs or here at TTES for the day shift.” Marentette also praised TTES mutual aid departments. “Hastings assisted two departments, including ours, in a little more than 12 hours, Caledonia filled our station twice, Wayland had a tanker on Bowens Mill so fast wc did­ n’t even come dose to running out Of Water, and Orangeville pitched in to help us with some very labor intensive overhaul work. We have outstanding neighboring departments, and we’re fortunate to be able to call on them." (Staff Writer Heather A. Reed can be reached by e-mail at heather@j-adgraphics.com) Athletic shoe recycling at the high school Anyone who looks at his or her tennis shoes and thinks. “These don’t fit" or “I don’t like this style anymore" often faces a quandary about what to do with the shoes. Through January 15. Thomappie Kellogg High School can help solve that quandary. The school is sponsoring athletic shoe recy­ cling with collection boxes in the high school office and library. Shoes can be dropped off beginning Jan. 3 when the high school office reopens. Any brand of tennis shoe can be recycled as long as there are no metal (eyelets), cleats, spikes or zippers. Shoes should not be tied together. No plastic bags and no muddy shoes will be accepted. Collection boxes are located in the high school office and library. Banner n. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 /muto, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba Preatoant Vtoe Praaidant Slaven Jacoba SecratoryrtmaeurBr -NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edtor) Elaine GHbert (Aeeisanr EdHr'l Helen Mudry Patricia Johns txen txemer Fran Feverman Gretchen Vandervoort Hastings I think the most impor­ tant thing for me was to help a group of young people find a purpose in life. Finding someone to love is also important. Sean Pion Hastings The presidential elec­ tion was the most impor­ tant because it will shape the direction of the coun­ try. Eileen Oehler Hastings The presidential elec­ tion in November was monumental for this coun­ try. Andy Miller Hastings 1 think the most signifi­ cant .vent is that wc arc still in Iraq and that there is no end in sight. Blaine Hicks Hastings For me the most impor­ tant thing was staying well and out of the hospital. Darryl Hawbaker Hastings 1 think nationally the most important was President Bush’s re-elec­ tion. Locally the work to build the new Hastings Public Library is signifi­ cant. Sandra Ponaeno Kety Uoyd Maroe wostovor Heather Read • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctawifiad ads accepted Monday trough FndW- 800am to 530 pm Scon Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buarge Jonathan Jacobs •utoeertptton Rataa $25 par year In Berry County $27 par year in adfonng counties $29 per year etoewhare POSTMASTER Sand addraaa changes to: P.O. Bos B Heetinga Ml 490564002 Second Oats Postage Pato at Masangt. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. DecomMr 30. 200 - Page 5 Looking back at 2004 from Middleville and environs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It is difficult to select the most important people and events of 2004. A member of Thomappie Township Emergency Services may see the opening of the new TTES build­ ing as the most important. Perhaps it is Linda Rosa retiring from the Middleville Post Office or Rick McKersie being named as the new post master at that facility. Each area covered by the Sun and News has definitely had its downs and ups. In Orangeville, the year began on a snowy day in January with the demolition ot Bay Pointe Inn and ended with the opening of the new Bay Pointe complete with luxury suites and gourmet martinis. Orangeville also lived through a contested election, has plans to expand its township hall, and is watching closely a gravel opera­ tion which was originally proposed to be a travel trailer park. Churches in Orangeville reached out to the community with special services. During Lent the members of St. Francis Episcopal Church reached backward to early prayer books to come to an understanding of their traditions. During this Christmas just past both the Orangeville Baptist Church and St. Francis celebrated with special events. The Baptist Church brought the nativity to life and both had special Christmas Eve music. Much of Grangeville's story continues into the new year. In January 2004 Thomappie Township planner Geoff Moffat said, MIt feels like a dark cloud has been lifted from the township.” He was referring to Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher's ruling Jan. 7. 2004 in the township's favor in the lawsuit brought by Landon Holdings. Landon had filed its complaint in July 2002, claiming the Township Board refused to rezone 158 acres from agricultural residen­ tial. which does not allow manufactured hous­ ing communities, to R, residential, which would. Landon Holdings, a developer of manufac­ tured housing communities, originally had sought the rezoning in November 2001. Before that time the company had sued the township without even requesting a rezoning. That case was dismissed by Fisher in 2001. At a public hearing on Jan. 21,2002, more than 150 residents had attended a hearing on the rezoning request. Concerns raised focused on additional traffic, loss of rural character, pollution of Duncan Lake and the lack of water and sewer services to the site. The Planning Commission reviewed addi­ tional information March 18 and voted to deny the rezoning. In April 2002, the town­ ship trustees denied the rezoning request. The Thomappie Township Zoning Board of Appeals denied a use variance requested by Landon that April 24. Landon's suit claimed that the current zon­ ing classification is “arbitrary and capricious” and is not “a reasonable means of advancing any legitimate governmental interest.” It also asked the court to declare the current zoning void, and to enjoin the township from interfering with the development of the prop­ erty for a manufactured housing community. The case was heard over three days in November of 2003. Moffat says, “Landon's strategy seems to be to try to wear down townships, especially rural ones with lengthy and expensive legal action. The township has spent more than $125,000, which includes a $100,000 covered by insurance to mount a defense.” Fisher ruled that the Landon case was with­ out merit and that there was no cause for action. “It was an exciting day for the town­ ship, when we heard the ruling,” Moffat says. Landon had argued that the township zon­ ing was the equivalent of a taking since the company could not have made money devel­ oping the property. “I think ilk. testimony of David Dykstra really helped the township’s case.” Moffat says. Dykstra testified that he could purchase the 158 acres at fair market value, develop it into a community following the existing zoning and still make a profit. Moffat says the Township Planning Commission can now continue its work oo the master plan and zoning ordinances in a way that will be fair to everyone. As the year ended the planning commission began work on a new master plan and met in joint session with members of the Middleville Village Planning Commission on the joint planning area. The Township celebrated the opening of the new TTES facility and saw it used for community events. Following lots of research the township joined the south Metro coalition to provide automatic aid in the case of fires. It ended the year trying to reconcile needs of the townships which contract with TTES. It worked with Yankee Springs on its contract, helped them with the purchase of equipment and is looking to add Yankee Springs resi­ dents to the fire committee. Irving Township decided not to renew its contract with TTES. This decision brought many residents from the affected area to the December township board meeting concerned with a possible rise in insurance rates and coverage. This issue will also be discussed at the January meeting next Wednesday along with a decision by the township board on awarding ambulance service contracts. Freeport saw the fire department grow and a new addition being worked on. The improvements to the new water system have begun and will continue during 2005. The Middleville area saw some changes during the year The new office building for the Hospital Purchasing Service is now located at 3275 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville, just north of Adams Road. HPS recently held a communi­ ty open house to showcase this new office building and welcome its members, vendors and community to the organization. More than 300 people visited for a tour of the new facility and to enjoy a few snacks and chat with employees. Employees moved from a building behind the Thomappie Kitchen to one with views of fields, forests and a pond. Marvin Baird, the 2003 chairman of the HPS board of trustees and the administrator of Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Indiana said. "This new building now provides the HPS with an environment to improve productivity and it will allow for future growth opportunities for the HPS organization." HPS is the largest group purchasing organ­ ization in the Midwest and serves over 2,200 orga> zalkms including hospitals, long-term care facilities, surgery centers, schools, uni­ versities. camps, senior nutritional feeding centers, county jails and other instrumentali­ ties of government. HPS has a staff of 26. The Downtown Development Authority became much more active this year. Requests for proposals for vacant downtown property have been solicited. The DDA worked on the Riverside Park and sponsored many events during Christmas which allowed residents to visit with Mrs. Santa, walk the trail and ride the Holly Trolley. This summer’s farmers market and Riverbank concerts on Friday nights broughmany people into downtown Middleville. The planning commission recommended new ordinances which will allow for inspec­ tions of commercial developments to insure that requirements of approved site plans have been met before occupancy permits are issued. The commission also began long awaited work on a new master plan. The Village of Middleville continues to grow with tlx: new annexation just approved of 5 acres. It worked with the developers of Misty Ridge and the Thomappie Kellogg Schools on improving drainage and ingress and egress including a second entrance. The sidewalk and paving program contin­ ued this year with budget plans approved for the 2005 program. In Yankee Springs the new water tower is a reality but is not yet working. Testing is still being done and it should be in service early in the new year. The addition to the fire station was com­ pleted and hosted the very busy election in November. The Bowens Mills historic site reached a new milestone with a 5 year plan being approved by the planning commission. The site hosted Civil War re-enactors. Santa and tractor pulls as well as the popular cider tours. The planning commission is beginning to work on the update of its master plan as well. Churches throughout the area saw many changes. The Middleville United Methodist and Peace Reformed Church grew with addi­ tions and welcomed new pastors. David Korsen is guiding Peace as it reach­ es out to the community. The church wrapped gifts this past Christmas season and celebrat­ . ed a candlelit Christmas Eve service in hs new sanctuary. Information aBout Peace is available by checking the website at www.peacechurch.ee or by calling 616-891- There's winter fun galore at Michigan State Parks It's no accident that Michigan's Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. After all, with a pair of warm mittens and an adventur­ ous spirit, anyone can find a way to enjoy the snowy winter weather at a Michigan State Park. While cross country ski trails are avail­ able at Yankee Springs Recreation Area, resi­ dents are encouraged to find a new park to explore. •Winter is a great time to visit a state park,” said Colleen Steinman, promotions coordina­ tor for the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division. "Many people think that if the campground is closed for the season, the rest of the park is too, and that's simply not true." Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sled­ ding, skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling and a host of other activities can keep any outdoor enthusiast busy when the white stuff is here to stay. There's even a luge ran at Muskegon State Park. The 79-foot-high luge is just one part of the popular Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. During the required training ses­ sion, sledders begin at the lower-level, 500foot track that has a top speed of 15 miles per hour. But then it's on to the upper luge track, a 720-foot ran that starts 70 feet in the air. Top speeds from the summit can reach 35 mph and more. "The people who try it really enjoy the excitement,” said MuskegonState Park Manager Kevin Klco. "I think the adults have as much fun as the young people." Participants must be 8 or older or 41 inch­ es tall. Advance registrationis required for the training sessions and can be arranged by call­ ing 877-TRY-LUGE or sending an e-mail to info@msports.org. Participants are required to bring proof of insurance, a signed waiver, lightweight shoesor boots, elbow pads and old clothes art recommended. Helmets and sleds are provided. For those looking for quieter recreation, candlelight cross country ski evenings pro­ vide enjoyable snowy vistas. Sleeper and Port Crescent State Parks in the Thumb of Michigan's mitten, along with Hartwick Pines near Grayling, are hosting candlelight or lantern-lit cross country ski evenings throughout January and February. As many as 150 people turn out for the popular nighttime ski event at Sleeper, Park Manager George Lauinger said. Mixed in with deep snow, moonlight and starry skies, some ski evenings also feature gourmet refreshments prepared by chefs from nearby restaurants, sleigh rides and bonfires for warmth. "It's the novelty and romance of skiing by candlelight,” Lauinger said. "To see that row of candles stretching out down the trail and knowing you're going to follow it is a little bit mysterious." Every Saturday night throughout the win­ ter, a 1.5-mile trail at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is lit with old-fash­ ioned kerosene lanterns, and skiers can enjoy a wanning shelter, bonfire, hot cider and cocoa, and an interpretive talk about the park. Snowshoeing is another great way to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the winter woods. Hartwick Pines and Ludington State Parks offer regular guided snowshoe hikes to expe­ rience the freedom of exploring places you wouldn't think of going in the warm months. And true sport it is. Although mastering the walking technique takes just a bit of trial and error, Rob Burg, park historian at Hartwick Pines State Park, said the biggest difference is that the snowshoe walking pace is much slower and more deliberate than regular hik­ ing. "I always say that a one-mile hike on snow­ shoes feels like three milesof a normal hike,” Burg said. "In addition to the added size and weight of the snowshoes, you are working a lot more muscles." Preregistering at the park is required and can be completed by calling989-348-2537. Limited pairs of snowshoes are available for loan and can be checked out anytime from the Michigan Forest Visitor Center. All scheduled ski and snowshoe events at Michigan State Parks are weather-dependent, so please call ahead for snow and trail condi­ tions before you go. For something a little different, a competi­ tive trail ran dubbed "Frost your Fanny’ will be held Jan. 22 at Pinckney Recreation Area. Contact event organizers Elite Endeavors at 419-829-2398 for registration materials. Want to try it all? All these activities, along with snowmobiling, sled dog racing and ice fishing will be on tap at Tahquamenon Falls State Park's WinterFest. Feb. 5. and Bay City Recreation Area's Winter Festival during Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 19-20. All motor vehicles that enter Michigan State Parks are required to display a 2005 motor vehicle permit now available at the park or from the Michigan Mall Web site: http://mi-mall.michigan.gov . Annual resident MVPs cost $24 and a non­ resident permit is $29. Daily passes also are available for $6 for residents and $8 for non­ residents. Specific rimes, dates and locations for all these activities and additional events are available on the DNR calendar on the Web at www.michigan.gov/dnr. In addition to Yankee Springs State Park cross country ski trails are located at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and along the Paul Henry Thnmapplr Trail. There is parking at the trail head at Main Street in Middleville. Let ns process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 8119. Scott Manning, is enjoying his new posi­ tion as pastor at the Middleville and Freeport United Methodist Churches. He is already getting involved in communi­ ty events and even shared his secret pancake recipe at the men’s breakfast before the Christmas parade in Middleville. He is very impressed with the hospitality of the local churches and hopes to use his administrative skills to help both church com­ munities grow. “I hope all people will feel that my door is open to them.” Manning said. Manning is in Freeport for their Sunday morning 9:45 a.m. service and at Middleville for the 11 a.m. service. Communion services will be held in Freeport on the first Sunday of each month and in Middleville on the second Sunday. For more information about services at the Ik. It was a tough year for non-profit groups in the area. While the GFWC-Gun Lake Women’s Club continued to thrive it is active­ ly seeking new members. It had a successful scholarship dinner the­ ater in the spring and home tour in the fall. The Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization almost had to cease operating because of a lack of volunteers. Fortunately enough new people volunteered which allowed the popular activity continue. It serves almost 500 piavers from 6 years old to 17. The Beacon Society, the new friends of the library group for the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library, began. It sponsored book sales and will continue to work with the Thomappie Heritage Association on projects and work as well to bring new books and people to the library. It was a cold day in January 2004 when the demolition of the old Bay Pointe Inn began. The new Bay Pointe began welcoming guests in November 2004. Middleville United Methodist Church, call 795-9266. Gun Lake Community Church is also growing. It's outreach includes a very popular Easter Egg celebration, fitness walking and now a new effort to form a new church in Wayland. For more information about those events call 795-7903. Businesses saw change during the year as well. Bradford White expanded its parking to include 108 more space because of additional employe-®. The Bradford White Employees Federal Credit Union is also moving across Grand Rapids Street to serve its members bet­ ter. Carveth Village, the assisted living facility in Middleville saw some changes as well. Ray Peters, recently moved from business manag­ er to general manager, leaving the vacant spot for their son, Steven. Cheryl, who is a licensed nurse, has been in the assisted living business for 25 and is now following some of her dreams as well leaving the day to day management of the facility to a new team. Mill Pond finally sold its first unit It has won awards for its design and developer Jerrel DeKok is working to attract more new residents to Middleville. This summer there will be access to the Thomappie River from Mil! Fend which will also be open to the pub- The Heritage Days Committee hosted the best Heritage Days event ever this past September. It is also looking for new volun­ teers to keep it fresh and exciting. The Freeport Fun Day committee and the Freeport Historical Society continue to work in tandem to provide a center of fun for the community. This year the Fun Day included a 10K race, hay bale rolling, good food and much more. The Prairie Garden Club decided to add an evening chapter. The club and local Giri Scouts planted the gardens by the signs. Boy Scouts and Giri Scouts continued their service to the community throughout the year. While the Memorial Day parade was short­ ened due to inclement weather there was a solemn service at the cemetery to mark the sacrifices of those in the armed services. Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars group and American Legion Post 140 have formed a cooperative alliance in the area. The Lions and Rotary clubs have increased their efforts in the community as well. The Lions club sponsors the local Boy Scout troop and the Rotary club just finished an in-depth project to provide a new children's room for the Thomappie Kellogg School and Community Library. 2005 very exciting for Leadership Barry County The new year starts with a bang forLeadership Barry County with a new director, Dana Rntenberg and a new home in the Hastings City Bank Hastings City Bank achieved the title of "Gold Partner” through the generous dona­ tion of office space Their name was added to the list of program sponsors that include Michigan State University Cooperative Extension in Barry County, Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center, Barry Community Foundation, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Rittenberg sees this community involve­ ment as a key component to the continued success of Leadership Barry County. She says. “The community's support of Leadership Barry County is what makes liv­ ing and working here a true honor. We could not do what we do without it It allows us to continue to grow effectively and efficiently and for that wc are all extremely grateful.” Leadership Barry County will host its annual fund-raising Murder Mystery Dinner featuring the- 'The Nicki and Ricki Rivers Show” on January 22 at the Commission on Aging Grand Hall in Hastings. The ticket price is $45 per person and includes appetiz­ ers. a buffet dinner and some 'killer* entertain­ ment. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with appetiz­ ers and pianist Tuesday Howell, a member of the Youth Advisory Council providing the background music. The 15 th year of Leadership Barry County will start on Friday, January 28, with a week­ end retreat at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The 8 session program will provide partici­ pants with a series of workshops, traveling seminars and speakers that help develop an understanding in how social, economic and political systems function and how to use those systems to make meaningful contribu­ tions to the community. Rittenberg explains the benefits to the members of the Class of 2005 by describing some of the presentations. These include "Leadership Styles”, "Diversity", "the Structure and Financing of our Local Government", "Managing Stress”, "Problem Solving", "Building Consensus”. 'Communication Skills" and "Conducting Effective Meetings* in conjunction with a trip to Lansing to watch the stale government in action and a day trip throughout Barry County to meet with some local business rod industry leaders. The program has been a great success for Barry County and is actively recruiting and registering members of the Class of 2005. Rittenberg states. The program of Leadership Barry County is an excellent edu­ cational and networking tool for all citizens of the county. It is designed to be accessible to everyone whatever their stage of life or career. Our classes typically contain an assortment of participants from high school students, who are beginning to be interested in becoming leaders, to upper level public officials and prominent business people who bring their own personal stories of leadership to the group." That variety pretty much guarantees an interesting experience. The 8 session program in conjunction with the quarterly Professional Development Series workshops provide a diverse base of practical leadership :ools for the county. The cost of the 8 session Leadership pro­ gram is $325.00 and includes all workshops materials, travel expenses, overnight lodging and meals. The workshops of the Professional Development Series are typically half day sessions and cost $69 per attendee. $59 for Leadership Barry County Alumni. The next workshop is slated to be held in March. For additional information on the programs of Leadership Barry County or to purchase tickets to the January 22 Murder Mystery fund-raising dinner, please contact Rittenberg at 945-2114. �Page 6 — Thursday. December 30.2004 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County ■ Alice C. Bradley and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Pre-Planning Sen ices Available Serving All Faiths and attended Hastings school, graduating in 1969. He attended Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti for a year. He was employed at a Marina in Fort Lauderdale. Florida. Jeff was an antique collector and will be deeply missed by his family. He is survived by his loving parents, Robert and Betty Culbert of Lowell; two sis­ 269-945-3252 Hastings. MI 49058 Worship Together.., ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... nxASMcrarw FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliag. Ml 49050 Paitof. Sieve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 un_; Sunday School IIO ml: Sunday Evemag Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaes 8 30 »m and 1100 sa; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m_; classes for ail ages Morning Worship IfrOO a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m. are. Rainbows or JJ Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (^n 13-19). Adah Bible Stndy - No agelinutr WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m; Sunday School. 9:30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Mrmber Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion 315 W Center Sl (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship-8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ml Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ml Sunday School Hour. 11O0 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6.-00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for / dulls. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9 45 am . Worship 11 00 am.; Evening Service at 6OO p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 10 am.-ll ml; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNHID METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" stmts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm Christ's Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring .spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org. HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary. Delilah Bennett. Office hours. Wed/Thurs. 9am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9.30am Sunday Schooi; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun. 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun, from 9­ 11:30am. 12.-00-2:30pm; Wed 6­ 8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6pm); Wed. 6-8pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6. 7 4 g); Wed 7pm ■ Prayer Mtg. - (Child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick Rector Sunday Service Tones 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6.-00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All. services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website al http7/www.churchseek/net/church/a ndrewmatV or email us at rtrevhustwick&'yahoo.com. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E .Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Maaa 3J0 pm. Fira Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Coafeaaatoar 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDe Munier. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Auyna Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 600 p.m. Wed 6:30 p.m. Jews Club for boys & girts ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or I-5I7-852-18O6. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. MHaten David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Soaday: Bible Class 10:00 am; Worship 11XX) am.. 6.00 pm Wtdnaday: Bible Class 700 p.m.. Claarts for ail ages. FAITH 1 W000GR0V? BRETHREN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8.30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a_m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m GRACE OF GOD FELLOWSHIP M-43. Delton. Delton Booster Building. Pastor James McKelvey (269) 623-8857. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.-noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-6714193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hartings. Pa*? Dan Currie. Senior Pastor;tPastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan -HHHE________________________________________________________ Herbert J. “Herb” Dean HASTINGS - Herbert J. “Herb" Dean, age 64. of Hastings, died Thursday. December 23, 2004 at his residence. He was bom April 25. 1940 in Kalkaska, the son of Verril! and Opal (Lightle) Dean. He attended school in Kalkaska. Herb lived in Cedar Springs, where he was a self-employed carpenter. He moved to Hastings in 1996 from Lowell. He has been employed for the past nine years at Erhardt Construction Co. in Grand Rapids. Herb married Eleanor J. Triick June 23. 1973. They attended the Hastings Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards and going to the casino. Hert> loved being with his family and friends as well as his co-workers. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his wife, Eleanor Dean of Hastings; daughters. Kathy Slagter, Lori Moore and Renee; sons, Jordan (Susan) Dean, and Eric Dean; grandchildren. Tim (Brandy) Slagter. Darcy (Kevin) Morrison. Justin Miller and Kristi; great-grandchildren. Zachary. Ava and Alizabeth Morrison, many special friends. No visitation will be held. Memorial serv­ ices will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 al 12 p.m*. at the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Pastor Dan. Graybill officiating. Memorials can be made to B.arry Community Hospice or Hastings Free Methodist Church Building fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. went to be with his Lord on Thursday. December 23, 2004 at Broward General Medical Center. Florida. Mr. Culbert was bom on November 3, 1950 in Hastings, the son of Robert and Betty (Serven) Culbert. He was raised in Hastings Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation 328 S. Broadway Jeffery Lynn Culbert FORT LAUDERDALE. FLORIDA Jeffery Lynn Culbert. age 54. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Hastings, Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nuncry available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11XX) a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ. 11 am Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr.oldi. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School for al! age* 10: 00 am. Adult electives September through November are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. W’edaeaday Midweek: 900 a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm adults. Sing* n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. oM-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friend* (Wed. Midweek will break for Christmas and New Years and be back on Jan. 12th) Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30­ 1100 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Streel. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Sunday. Jan. 2 - 800 A 10/3 a_m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday. Jan. 3 - 700 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Jan. 4 - IOO p.m. Overcaters Anonymous Wednesday. Jan. 5 - 10 am. Wordwatchers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961 Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE' Under the Contemporary Service. Dome 10:30 Refreshments. I1O0 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9:30 and 11 a m. Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship; 11:20 a.m. Contempor­ ary Worship. The 9nX) Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery care is provided for both services. January 2 - Noah's Art Registration for Church F amilies. January 6 - 8 JO am Women's Bible Study. ALTO - Alice C. Bradley. 59. of Alto and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday. December 22. 2004 at Spectrum HealthBlodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bradiey was bom on June 15. 1945 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Hartzell) Raver. She was raised in the Grand Rapids/Middleville areas and attended Thomapple-Kellogg schools in Middleville, graduating in 1963 from Thomapple-Kellogg High schooi. She went on to attend Michigan State University and later received her degree in business accounting from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. She was married to Jerry L. Bradley on June 26. 1964. She lived in Hastings from 1966 until moving to her present address in Caledonia Township in 1997. Alice’s employment included real estate agent for Village Belles Real Estate in Grand Rapids. 18 years at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the Calico Cat shop in Hastings and Hastings Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church and a member of Women’s Circle of the church, active partici­ pant in the establishment of the new Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, member Grand Rapids Realty Ass'n. enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Mrs. Bradiey is survived by her husband. Jerry; daughters. Cherie (Andy) Graham of Mattawan, Chnsty (Chris) Yoder of Lowell and Cari (JefT Lasch of Hastings; and five grandchildren, Jillian, Max, Jacob. Joselynn and Brandon. Services were held Tuesday, December 28. 2004 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Clint Cozier officiating. Memorial pontributions may be made to Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church of Caledonia in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, (www.wren-funeralhome.com) Carl R. Maurer HASTINGS - Carl R. Maurer, age 53. of Hastings, died Friday, December 24. 2004 at his residence. Respecting his wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. Henry Miller DOWLING - Henry Miller, age 70. of Dowling, passed away December 28.2004 in Battle Creek. Henry was bom May 11. 1934 in Prestonburg, Kentucky; the son of Cleave and Liddie (McQuire) Miller. On July 1. 1967. he married Delores Goodrich who survives. A loyal employee of Rock Ten in Battle Creek for over 40 years, he also owned and operated the Bedford Auction House for more than 20 years and enjoyed garage sales, and buying and selling at flea markets. He is survived by his wife. Delores; step children: Wayne (Sue) Dill of Delton, Karen (Jim) Bryant of Las Vegas. Gary Dill of Hastings, and Mark Dill of Dowling; broth­ ers: Green Miller of Warsau, Indiana. Joseph Miller of Florida and Boyd Miller of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Randy, and a brother John. The family will receive friends. Thursday. December 30, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Williams - Gores Funeral Lome. Delton where funeral services will be conducted. Friday. December 31. 2004; 2:00 p.m.; Pastor Jeff Worden offi­ ciating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetary. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams- ters, Martha Ann Shattuck of Hastings and #Carmen Louise Melkild of Lowell; several nieces and nephews. Kyle Shattuck and Jason Shattuck, both of Hastings, Amber and Kerry Anders of Dowling. Paul Melkild of Lowell; a host of friends in Florida: and Aunt Barbara Leary of Hastings. Graveside services will be held at a later date for family and friends al Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice Care. Hastings. Arrangements were made Funeral Home. Middleville. by Beeler |Virginia I. Washburn j HASTINGS - Virginia I. Washbum, age 82. of Hastings, died Thursday. December 23. 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Washbum was bom on May 23, 1922 in Charlotte, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Dennison) Hines. She was raised in Ovid, and the Assyria area of Barry County and attended schools there. She went on to attend Nashville High Schooi. She was married to O.K. “Red” Washbum on February 23. 1940. The couple lived in the Fine Lake area, Lacey area for about 40 years and in the Thomappie Lake area. Virginia moved to Hastings in 1997. She and her husband owned and operated the former Fine Lake Grocery for many years. She also did baking for the Zeller's Baker)* in Battle Creek for several years. She was a member of Hastings Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, enjoyed Bible studies, crocheting, flower gardening and a long-time 4-H leader. Mrs. Washbum is su» rived by her daugh­ ters. Dianne (Jerry) Roush of Dowling and Debra Doolittle of Spring Lake; son. David (Betty) Washburn of Lansing; 20 grandchil­ dren; 30 great grandchildren and one on the way; daughters-in-law, Linda (Paul) French of Hastings and JoAnn Washbum of Mancelona; nieces and nephews. ' Preceding her in death were husband O.K. “Red” Washbum on November 9, 1999; sons. Dale Washbum in 1994 and Dennis Washbum in 1998; and sister, Maxine LaFountain. Sendees were held Wednesday. December 29. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Elder Arturo Gomez officiating. Burial was at the Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeraL home.com) Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more Gores Funeral Home, Delton. information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. | Thomas Eugene Drake | LAKE ODESSA - Thomas Eugene Drake, age 56, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Dowling, passed gently to be with his Lord on December 22. 2004. after a brief hospital­ ization. Thomas was bom May 10,1948, to Donald E nnd Shirley J. (Brown) Drake of Dowling. His childhood was spent with 4-H, Boy Scouts, playing baseball, water skiing, and farming beside his father and grandfather Howard Drake. Thomas graduated from Delton High School in 1966. After earning his associate's degree, he spent most of his professional career designing and drafting projects for the Michigan Department of Transportation. He retired last year and had been contracting in the same line of work. He had been a volunteer fireman for Lake Odessa for several years. Thomas married Patricia Misak on June 20. 1970. They have two children. Dana and Bryce. His life was centered around his fam­ ily and extended family that included his childrens' friends and their families. His fam­ ily and close friends, including Patricia’s large family, joined him in enjoying his pas­ times. These included automotive repair and design, tractor pulling, hunting, fishing, bowling, and snowmobiling. His wife, Patricia, survives Thomas, along with his children, Dana. Bryce and his wife, Tricia; his parents. Donald and Shirley; and sister. Debora. A Memorial Rosary and Mass was held at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa on Tuesday, December 28. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made lo the Ronnie Keifer Memorial Fund, the Dowling Public Library or a charity of their choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. John Weils REED CITY - John Wells, age 64. of Reed City, formerly of Woodbury, passed away suddenly late Tuesday evening. December 21,2004. . John was bom in Portland Twp. on November 16. 1940 to Paul and Reha (Dutcher) Wells. He graduated from Portland High School in 1958. John married Marilyn Long on December 20. 1975. He had owned the J&M Body Shop in Woodbury for 15 years prior to his retirement in 1997. John is survived by his wife. Marilyn; chil­ dren. Paul and Jan Wells, Bonnie and Mark Bailey. Kelly Weaver, Darryl and Deb Wells, Don and I-aura Weaver. Karen Wells, and Teri and Jeff Knoll; 21 grandchildren; one great grandson; sisters and brothers. Ronald and Marcella Wells, Richard Wells, Steve and Cindy Wells. Doris Maag, Alice and Orin Shattuck. Pauline and Clinton Powell, and Gerald Wells; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister. Josephine Hosford. A memorial service was held on Monday, December 27. 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Koops �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 30. 2004 - Page 7 HASTINGS - CUraBdk Apsey, age 90. of Hastings, died Thursday, December 23.2004 at her residence. Mrs. Apsey was bom on July 12. 1914 in Barry County, the daughter of Arthur and Aiene (Hall) Struble. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1932 from Hastings High Scuool. She went to receive teacher’s certifi­ cation from Barry County Normal. She then taught in rural schools including Fick. Algonquin and Star. She was married to Elmer Apsey on June 14.1934. Mrs. Apsey worked as a cashier and clerk at the former Ben Franklin Store in Hastings from 1964 until 1987. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church (formerly United Brethren) joining in 1922. She enjoyed church work, crafts, traveling and especially her family. Mrs. Apsey is survived by daughter. Myrtle Cuddahee of Hastings; son, James (LouAnn) Apsey of Woodland; 10 grandchildren; II great grandchildren; one. great great grand­ son and one on the way; brother. Charles (Loraine) Struble of Rochester; sister, Evadene (Charles) Fox of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Elmer in April 1977; son Roland Apsey in 2001 and son-in-law, John Cuddahee in 2000. Services will held 11 a.m. Thursday. December 30. 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home.com). Helen Mary (Bonner) Lawrence MIDDLEVILLE - Glenn R. Miller, age 86. of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. December 29, 2004 at his home. Glenn was bom May 10,1918 in Wayland, the son of Guy and Margie (Doxey) Miller. He was raised in the Hopkins area, Allegan County and attended rural schools in this BELLEVUE - Nina Tack, age 97, of Bellevue, passed away Sunday. December 26. 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She had been a resident of Thomappie Manor in Hastings, since September 2004. The two years prior to that she had made her home alternately with her daughter Joan and area. He was married to Beatrice A. Cisler on June 17, 1947 at the Presbyterian Church, her son. Duane. Mrs Tack was bom December 8. 1907 in Milo, Michigan; the daughter of Ernest and Minnie (Ferris) Quick. A tenth grade gradu­ ate of Prairieville School, Nina married Theodore (Ted) Tack on April 1. 1929. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2002. Hastings. Glenn lived in the Middleville area and was a self-employed excavator. He was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, fishing and his gardening. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He enjoyed socializing, was a independent proud man and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his caring, loving wife of 57 years, Beatrice A. Miller, two sons, Jerald (Sally) Miller of Shelbyville. William (Judy) Miller of Middleville; one daughter. Jane Roon of Middleville; six grandchildren. Mitch (Larie) Miller. Rodney (Tami) Miller. Heidi (Mike) Fleirman, Heather (Dan) Hoffman. Erin Roon and Megan Roon; 11 great grandchildren.’Mitch. Allison and Cary Miller, Eric, Andrea and Rachael Miller. Logan and Paige Hoffman, Jackson. Nathan and Eli Fleirman; many brothers-in-law. sis­ ters-in-law. nieces and nephews and a host of friends; one aunt, Frances Streeter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Guy and Margie Miller, two brothers, John and Carl Miller. The family will receive relatives and friends, Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Roger Timmerman, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Home, Middleville. the Beeler Funeral McLaurys to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Wuroen and Evelyn McLaury are celebrat­ ing their 50th wedding atmiveraary December 29. 2004. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Vent, Clinton (Dick), and Ferris, one sister Mildred, and a son-in-law Harry Wood. Nina is survived by her children Loeta (Kerwin) Paige of Portland, Joan (Wayne) Paige of Bellevue and Duane (Sandra) Tack of Bellevue. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Elizabeth (Larry) Femholz of Portland, Brenda Hecht of Kenai, Alaska, Jim Wood of Minnesota, Barbara (Bob) Wichtner of Swartz Creek. Gwendolyn Knapper of Augusta, William Paige of Bellevue. Thomas Paige of Bellevue, Douglas (Sue) Tack of Pl Murray. New Jersey and Brian (Amy) Tack of Delton. Also surviving are 15 great grand­ children and 17 great great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A homemaker her entire life, Ni.'a enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, crochet, tatting, embroidery, painting, needlepoint, crossword puzzles and various other crafts. She also enjoyed playing their electric ORANGEVKJLE TOWNBHW BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEFrtNG HELD DECEMBER 7TM, 1004 AT TOWNOHM HALL organ. ... .. «,..u Nina was a member of Pleasantview Family Church and she formerly attended the Briggs Methodist Church and Assyria Gospel Church. She was also a member of TOPS. Fann Bureau and the neighborhood birthday club. The family will receive friends. Thursday 5 - 8 p.m. al the Williams - Gores Funeral Home, Delton where funeral services will be conducted Friday. December 31,2004; 11:00 AM; Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment Ellis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Pleasantview Family Church or a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams* BELLEVUE - Mrs. Helen Mary (Bonner) Lawrence, 69. of Bellevue, died Saturday. December 25, 2004 at Select Sptcialty Hospital in Battle Creek. She was bom August 19. 1935 in Battle Creek. MI the daughter of Thomas Henry Bonner. Sr. and Dovie Marie (Hard) Hooker. She was the owner / operator of “Strings by Ma Lawrence”. Helen is survived by her husband of over 45 years: Charles W. Lawrence; daughters: Gail M. Hoffman. Karen L. Lawrence; brothers: Thomas H. Bonner. Jr, Carl J. Bonner, sisters Gladys M. Nixon; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Lorraine Y. Lawrence; sister: Barbara Whitman; and grandson: Albert Warren Jr. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, puzzles, fishing, antique shopping, country music. Nascar, and family gatherings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Brent Branham of Cedar Creek Bible Church officiating. Burial will be at the Reese Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial tributes may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Mr. and Mrs. Scon Sherman and Ms. Deborah Block are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Jon Sherman to Ryan Winebrenner. the son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas 99 r — i- . .. wineorenner. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. The groom-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School. A January 22.2005, wedding is being planned by the Hastings couple. Gores Funeral Home, Delton. John (Herb) Stemler| PORTLAND/LYONS - John (Herb) Stemler of Portland/Lyons, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Friday December 17, 2004 al his daughters home in Arizona at the age of 90. He was bom February 15.1914. John mar­ ried Edith in 1941 and they had their 63rd wedding anniversary June 12th. John served in the army and was in the Pacific during WWII. He was machinist at John Bean (FMC) Corporation in Lansing and retired from there. Afterwards he worked for Meijer Incorporated in the pet and garden depart­ ment His hobbies included organic strawber­ ry farming, wood working, wood cutting and brisk daily walks. He also enjoyed singing and reading and writing poetry. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Portland, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his brother and sisters. Kenneth Stemler, Dorothy White, Vera Eastman, and Margaret Shortz and his grand daughter Amanda. He is survived by his wife. Edith, and chil­ dren. Carole Mckay, Dan Stemler. Jeanette (Robert) Ragcn. Sue (Pat) Dickson. Terry (Patrice) Stemler. and Walt (Sheila) Stemler, eight grand children, and five great grand­ children. He had a great sense of humor and a great love of life. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services were held Monday December 27. 2004 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield, MI with Rev. Chris James of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Interment fol­ lowed at the Danby Cemetery. The family is being served by the Independent Family owned funeral home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.legacy com Malinda Cooper and Clint Pape were united in ma—iage on October 16, 2004 at Si Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Parents of the couple are Ronald and Kelly Stockham, Frank and Bart) Cooper and Rkk and Deb Pape. Matron of honor was Lauren Cooper, sister of the bride. Bridesmaid were Bethny, Laci and Halie Owen, cousins of the bride. Also, brides­ maids were Erika Gould. Mary Haas. Jennifer Noviskey. Amber Jibson and Brandi Bernier, friends of bride. Best man was Kevin Higley, friend of groom. Groomsmen were Link Pape, brother of groom. Chris Marlow, Phil Carson. Brad Noviskey. Nick Steele, John Shook, friend of the grooms. Also groomsmen. Barry Cooper, brother of the bride and Gage Elkins, nephew of the groom. Bill Ferris and Chad Mast were the ushers Clint and Malinda now reside in the Dowling Pledge of Alagianoe. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Rook. Al board members present. 17 citizens and guests aiao proeon*. Treasurers report: Total November receipts .................. 439,239.26 Total November dtaburaoments .... 423400.01 Total of al Accounts........................... 4836,671.74 Minutes of November 9. 2004 approved as matted , Correspondence: Kent tottermodteto School District are now impos­ ing a summer property tax. Western Insurance Agency-Bonds automabcaSy transfer to now board members. MSHDA te riHMi federal funds. Are Department: During the month of November, 1 lire run. 2 oth­ ers, 8 medW rune. 8 aeeiet to Weytond Area EMS 10 fire fighters participated in 2 training sessions with Thomappie Twp. Emergency Services. 1 now fire fighter hired Dec. 1st Scheduled mooting with Barry County Road Commission, January 10,2005 at 1:00 p.m. Motion by Perino, supported by Rook, to proceed with too Stewart Lake Special Asoesament District. Al yes votes. Mfca Moyers Beckett A Jones, pic., wM hands the publishing and the mailings to the residents of Slewart Lake. The board wfl contact the attorneys to attend January 4, regular board meeting. Appointed new Board of Review members: Jiriie Bourdo, Doyle Smith along with current member, Chuck Norrie Motion made by Perino, supported by Rfcbie, that OrangevBe Township Board send out report on now Township Hal during the month of December. Al yes votes. Motion by Ritchie, supported by Blauvelt, to transfer $50,000.00 from general fund to building fund. Al yea votes. Bitts reed. Motion byPorino, supported by Rfcble. to pay bds. Motion by Perino, supported by Blauvelt, to Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Patricia Blauvert Township Clerk area. We’re listening to you! Dr. Mike Carton, D.C. ACahpen SUrte UWenfrfr NMbrW Cttbp* of CMqpsectfc Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 WS are a Okie Craoe and Msdtowv prwttdsr Most insurances accepted �Page 8 — Thursday. December 30. 2004 - The Hastings Banner Happy New Year to you! The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday of next week on Jan. 8 at I p.m. at Lake Manor. The society is look­ ing forward to completion of the freight house so meetings can be held in the new location That date should be within the next two months. The ICGS will have a large room in the southeast comer plus meeting space in the large entry area. John Waite will be the speak­ er at this first meeting of the tenth year of the Society with his topic “Changing Penmanship Styles" over the years. An Ionia agency is providing a series of workshops around the county. One such is being held in Lake Odessa at Central UMC on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Topics include general grief information, identifying and integrating losses in life. For more information call 527-0681. A collaborative meeting of Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen providers in Ionia County is set for 10 a.m. at the Ionia Free Fair administra­ tion building on Tuesday, Jan. 11. This is sponsored by United Way of Ionia County. The Michael Morse family of Collierville, Tenn, spent last week here seeing friends and kinfolks. They concluded their week at Fremont visiting the Morse parents. They wondered about weather conditions from the heavy storm which made the news on Thursday of last week. On Sunday they found the freeways were fine but once they left that type of highway for city streets, they found slush everywhere. Once home, they could not navigate their own driveway because of the ice. It took treatment with sand in order to make the incline to their garage. A death notice in the G.R. Press lists Lyle Rairigh. 82, with his services at a Byron Center funeral home. Mi. Rairigh was sur­ vived by his wife Rose, 'hree children, nieces and nephews and his many friends in the antique tractor-pulling family. He was pre­ ceded by his daughter, his siblings, namely: Merle Rairigh. Kenneth Rairigh. Lenora Makley. His death came on Dec. 18. Another death reported in the G.R. Press is that of Bob Reahm. 85. who died on Dec. 23. His funeral service was on Monday at the Cook Chapel. East, south of Grand Rapids. He was a local person, son of Carl and Wreatha Reahm. His father died in the influenza epidemic leaving Wreatha with two small chil­ dren. She then taught school for THANK YOU very much to the Barry’ County Sheriff’s Office Victim Service Unit for the honor of being chosen Advocate of the Year. decades. He was preceded by his parents and his stepfather “Dick" Johnson. He is survived by his wife 60 years of Lorraine, five children and his sister Lorraine Taylor who is in a home at Lowell. He was in WWII in Field Artillery and worked for GM until his retire­ ment. At this time of year, the papers carry arti­ cles on how to treat one’s poinsettia plants. In order for the plants to bloom a second year, there is a regimen which must be followed. One renegade plant from 2003 survived the summer outside, managed being in a cooler spot for weeks and then went to the basement where it received minimal light There was no timing on how many hours of daylight or darkness. Lo and behold.* this weA it has bright red bracts on five of its spindly branch­ Central UMC had many visitors at its Christmas Eve service which featured a mes­ sage. choir anthem, liturgy, and candlelight for “Silent Night." The service concluded with “Joy to the World." Monday's bloodmobile had good results. There were 65 presenters and the net take was 65 good pints. It is rare for every applicant to be successful. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday. Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. This will be a “Show and Tell” program. You are all God’s blessings. Q/exy slnceiefy, 0MS7QS7 Time to make that “New Year’s Resolution*’ If you decide that it is to get in shape, we have just the plan for you to take advantage of! Come to the Community Center and get in. shape and have fun. For a limited time you can purchase an annual pass for either the pool, the fitness area, or all inclusive and receive 13 months for the price of 12. Cail the Community Center for more information 269-948-4414 IhaW^tarlMB: Wm !,■ HN>aabrnabe<aMte*mS4irMh: Miw, traatar M ttowdi hmrt S » ■ ■ »»»» an. a-----MOTS...mM---m-J^OT | HASTINGS (West M-43) LEGAL NOTICE COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rsscindad by tha toractooing mortgagee, in that avant, your damagaa. It any, ahull ba HmHad aolaly to the return of tha bid amount tondered at sale, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lorie Vaniawan, married and Rodd Vaniawan, married, original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, datod August 19. 2003, and recorded on August 26. 2003 in instrument 1111835. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum ot One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Four And 41/100 Ddars ($154,734.41), inducing inter­ est at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said modgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be torectoaad by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on February 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Carton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: the West 330 toot of the East 50 acree of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North. Rango 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, EXCEPT commencing 1290 toot West of the Northeast comer of the East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 150 loot; thence West 132 foot; thence North 150 feet; thence East 132 foot to the place of beginning. Together with an 18 loot oaeemant appurtenant to the above described connected parcel over the existing farm lane whose centerline ts located approximately 807 foot North of the Southeast cor­ ner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan, and turning Westerly 1290 feet. The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the dale of such sale. Dated: December 30. 2004 For more inkxination, please caN: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4044374F01 Wants items out of her home Dear Annie: I married my husband, a wid­ ower. after we had known each other for five years. I thought 1 knew what I was getting into, but I was silly. We are living in the home my husband has been in for over 30 years and the place he is unlikely ever to leave. Six years ago, his daughter, ’Tina,’ quit school and left home. Her bedroom was waist-deep in a terrible mess that took me months to clean. Her things now are stored in our house. Also, Tina's mother died 12 years ago, and many of her items were kept for Tina. In fact, nearly all the storage in the house is filled with things belonging either to Tina or her mother. Tina wrote me a letter, saying she did not want any of these things and to give them away. She is building a small home, and although I’m not sure it will have any space for this mass of items, I am reluctant to assume she won’t want them in the future. I suspect she will someday change her mind. I want to get the things that belong to my stepdaughter and her mother out of the house. It annoys me to have them stored in every nook and cranny. We even have his late wife's wedding dress, even though Tina says she never will want it I feel like a tenant in this house. Please help.-The Newer Wife Dear New Wife: You’ve been quite patient with Tina, but since you are reluctant to part with these things, perhaps you can put them in a storage facility so your home is no longer a warehouse. When Tina’s house is finished, go through these tilings again with her. If she still wants nothing, by all means, give her mother's keepsakes to someone in the family who would value them and the rest to a wor­ thy charity. Parents fined if they don't pick up kids Dear Annie: 1 read the letter from "Disappointed in the South." complaining about parents who don’t come to their chil­ dren's school functions or pick them up on time. She hit the nail on the head. My husband is a band director. He always has to stay at least an hour after every event, waiting for parents. His solution is to call the police if the parents are more than 30 minutes late. It certainly has stopped the parents from being lazy. - Tired of It Dear Tired: We don't think the police would be thrilled about this, so well make a different suggestion. Parents should be informed that if they are more than 30 min­ utes late picking up their child from a school event, they will be fined and the money will be used to buy school supplies. Dentists must multi-task Dear Annie: This letter is in response to the dentist who talked on the phone to his wife while working on a patient's mouth. As a den­ tist, I feel compelled to respond. Dentists have to multi-task. 1 am asked questions aD day during treatment, from my receptionist, my assistants, my hygienists, my patients and my colleagues, and I also take phone calls. It does not interfere with my work. The best way for patients to let me know they are unhappy is by phone call or letter. I would not appreciate a patient going behind my back and writing a syndicated columnist tor advice in this situation. -- Dentist from Miami Dear Dentist: We agree that dentists often need to multi-task, but only for professional reasons, not to discuss their son’s Little League game while working on a patient. Those calls can wait And by the way, the woman who wrote DID complain to her den­ tist, who brushed her concerns aside. That’s why she wrote to us. Apparently her dentist wasn’t the only one who struck a nerve. Dad breaking up marriage Dear Annie: My wife's 85-year-old father lives with us, and he is slowly breaking up our marriage. He is gross and nasty, thinks he owns the place and treats us like little kids. We have no privacy. Dad moved in after his wife died, and he's been here a few years. He is quite capable of taking care of himself, but is too lazy and was Use tHe BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, Hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 spoiled rotten by my mother-in-law. Talking to him does no good. He's just ornery md mean. My wife hales the situation but says she is responsible for him until he dies, even though she is well aware that our marriage should be her first priority. Unless something can be done about Dad, we're headed for divorce court. What should I do to save our marriage? - Giving Up in Michigan. Dear Michigan: Being responsible for Dad doesn’t mean he has to live with you. It only means that you both should see that Dad gets the best care possible. Start looking into retirement homes and assisted-living centers. Dad sounds like a good candidate for such places, and he could make lots of new friends as well. Point out to your wife and your father-in-law that he obviously is unhappy with the current situation and it is wrecking your marriage. He needs to find more appro­ priate accommodations. Please don't wait Suggestions for those looking tor jobs Dear Annie: This letter is in response to "Disappointed in Seattle," who went on a job interview and sent a nice thank-you note, but has heard nothing since. I am a career coun­ selor and can tell you this man has plenty of company. Here are my tips: Taking the online job application and giv­ ing it a makeover probably cost "Disappointed* the job. It says there's some­ thing wrong with the company. Job searches can take anywhere from six months to a year or more. He may need to adjust his expecta­ tions of the job market. Interviews are a two-way street. Never lose sight of the million-dollar question: "Is this job really for ma?" Career Changers like "Disappointed" often need to rethink their approach, and a good career counselor may be of help. The National Career Development Association (www.ncda.org) has a public referral directo­ ry Finally, every rejection is one more step toward finding the right job. With the right approach, right attitude and LOTS of patience, I am sure "Disappointed's" fortunes will turn around soon. — Theresa O’Neill, MA. NCC Career Counselor, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. Dear Theresa O’Neill: Your optimism will boost the spirits of the unemployed. Read on for more: From the Midwest: I worked for several years as a business manager. On more than one occasion, we had labor attorneys tell us NOT to contact people who weren't hired, for fear they would sue us for discrimination. I always told applicants they "weren’t selected at this time, but I would keep their resume on file." ’ Brookline. Mass.: If he interviewed with 10 companies and accepted an offer from one of them, I wonder if he would take the time to contact the other nine to tell them he is no longer a candidate, and to thank them for their time and effort in considering him. I doubt it. Courtesy is a two-way street. California: I was a human resources direc­ tor for over 25 yean and can tell him to count his blessings. That company either is short on personnel or they simply don’t care much about the people they interview. A top-quality company wouldn’t ignore him. It connects the success and productivity of its enterprise with the morale and treatment of its employees. A smart company recognizes that applicants are customers, too. Treat them well, and they'll be the best advertising dollars a company can spend. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcxst.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 30. 2034 — Page 9 ■ to TIME James Stewart of Orangeville Township Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Nearing Retirement? Consider These "Tax-Smart" Moves If you're planning to retire in the next few years, you've got a lot of questions to answer. Will your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Social Security and personal savings provide you with a comfortable lifestyle? How much can you afford lo take out each year? From what sources? All these issues arc important. But one area that might slip beneath your "radar" is taxes - and they can be troublesome if you make the wrong moves. One potential tax problem can crop up if you need to tap into your retirement savings before you reach age 59 1/2. If you take money out of your IRA or company retire­ ment plan, such as a 401 (k). you may have to pay a 10 percent penalty, in addition to regu­ lar income taxes, on your withdrawals. So here are a few "tax-smart" moves you nisy want to consider in your pre-retirement The James and Flora Stewart Home By Joyce Weinbrecht One hundred and sixty years ago in 1838. James Steward had arrived in Orangeville Township. Section No. 11. from Canada after crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Scotland. Peter McNaughton had located the land in Orangeville on Sections 10 and 11. for the Stewarts. James and his wife Flora. John Stewart and his wife. Nora, and Alexander Stewart and his wife, as early as 1836 declar­ ing it with the Kalamazoo (Bronson) land office. The Stewarts built log houses and proceed­ ed to clear the land for their new homes. They planted crops and started orchards in an attempt to become self-sufficient. A lake on the southeast comer of the property on Section No. 11 became known as Stewart Lake. James Stewart served his country in the Civil War. enlisting on Aug. 20, 1861. and was discharged on Jan. 29. 1863, with a dis­ ability for which he finally received a small pension. James and Flora Stewart. John and Nora Stewart. Alexander Stewart and his wife. were active in the organization of a Presbyterian Church under the leadership of the Reverend Blain. The church met in the home of Donald McCalum until 1875. when it was discontinued. About 1868. James and Floria Stewart built the large and gracious Greek Revival house along with a working bam. The house, two stories high with an attic, had a spacious front entry to the south, with a wide open stairway leading to the second floor. The rooms were large with high ceilings, ample dining room and kitchen. James and his wife. Flora, lived there until his death in the 1880s and hers on June 12, 1897, raising their family there. In 1938. Circle Pines Center, a cooperative, purchased the farm. They have maintained the gracious old house, making it the core of the Center and preserving the elegant old house. Circle Pines observed their 60th anniversary over Labor Day, 1998. Source: History of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880; the Reminder Archives. July 23. 1998. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTREST nwi’cr RATL KMNTS APR 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed • Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed-Biweekly 15 Year Fixed ’ 5 Year Fixed- Biweekly 5.750 5875 5.500 5.625 5.125 5 250 4.875 5.625 5.125 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 5809 5.924 5371 5695 5223 5342 lYew ARM 000 000 000 7.153 7.428 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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However, if you don't start collecting this money until you're 55. you'll have to keep making withdrawals until you're 60. * Roll over company stock into a tradition­ al IRA - If you leave your job. and you have company stock in your 401 (k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, you can defer taxes by rolling the stock over into a tra­ ditional IRA. If your company retirement plan contains stock that has grown significantly in value over the years, you could potentially save on taxes through and Internal Revenue Service rule called "net unrealized appreciation* or NUA. These rules apply t certain distributions of company stock from a qualified retirement plan. 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Before you act on any of these suggestions, see your tax advisor. In fact, it's a good idea to get professional advice well before you think you'll need to make any moves. By planning ahead, you can make your pre-retirement and retirement years far less "taxing." This entire site Copyright C 2004 Edward NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAHD CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUHTY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning commMon w« hold a public hearing oh the draft Township Master Plan on January 19.2005. al 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal located at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is to accept pubbe comments on the draft plan as it Is considered for adoption by the Planning Commission. The fundamental purpose of the Master Plan is to enable the Township to establish a 2194. Individuals) may express their opinions in person at the public hearing, or writton comments may be addressed to Mr. Larry Haywood. Chairman. 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Nelson is the son of Victor and Debbie Braendle. and grandson of Joan and Neil Braendle. all of Hastings. The couple managed their achievements while raising three children-Dexter. 13 months; Dezmund. 3; and Vivian. Pennock HEALTH @8 E R V I C ES 6. Their mom is the daughter of Scott Parker of Battle Creek and Mickey Niblock of Union City. , Griners . .lofc**10011, Pr°Br«siv( ’ Coftgjtatufotions-gou did it and utt’ite off veitu pnoud. 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �P*9* 10 - Thuractey. DwMnbtr 30. 2004 - The Hastings Benner A pair of leapers took titles, but wrestlers and runners still ruled the schools in 2004 by Brett Bremer My personal top five from the 2004 sports season Writing year in review stories is a long tedious process. Digging through piles of news­ papers that are wearing on the edges, doing search after search on the computer and in one’s own head, as well as shuffling through drawers, boxes, and folders filled with pictures hop­ ing to find something good enough that wasn’t good enough to put in the piper the first time around. Eventually it gets done. In all that looking back, every once in a while, there is that one story or one picture that has a story of its own to go along with it Those are the kind that you catch your self read­ ing or looking at when your deadline was five minutes ago. and everyone else is thinking about hitting the road and beading home for the year (or at least until tomorrow). There were a lot of great moments this year, and a few that weren’t so great Those stories that have a little something extra beyond the trophies and numbers are usu­ ally my favorite. Of course, a state championship catches the eye as well. Those events just make your heart pound a little harder, cheers get louder when your team is ahead, and the tears come easier when they lose. I doq't claim that these are the top sports stories in the county in 2004, or the best, these are just my favorites. I looked down at my list of five favorites after rummaging through the entire year and thought can I really have three from one sport? I mulled it over. Tried to find some other things that would fit, but in the end this had to be the list. It wouldn’t be fair of me to try and be fair in this instance. ” So without further to do, here they are in chronological order, led by their Banner head­ lines. 1. Saxons take advantage of a Golden opportunity I think I started looking forward to this night the moment that it was announced that Thomappie Kellogg would be joining the O-K Gold Conference. Hastings versus TK. The Trojans versus the Saxons. Lehman and Marvin versus Goggins and Redman. January 8.1 knew when 1 walked into the gym, that it would be right here in this column right now. The Hastings varsity wrestling team won O-K Gold titles in 2002 and 2003. Thomappie Kellogg had a string of 14 straight conference titles in the O-K Blue, and they were going to meet for a dual. Sure, they’d seen each ocher at various tournaments and such, but this was more. They’re all there, sitting across the mat from one another for an hour and a half. I heard an author talking on the radio the other day about expectations. He was speaking of Christmas, and bow many adults feel run down by the holiday or don’t want to celebrate it anymore. “It’s not like it was in the good old days." they say, or “It’s just not worth all the effort.” This author said that has a lot to do with expectations, and that many people have expectations that are too high, and so no matter bow great Christmas is it's not as great as they were expecting. I just told that story, and I didn’t need to. This dual meet more than lived up to the lofty expectations I had. Hastings goes up big, 24-12, then TK comes back with a major decision from Andrew Reeder, then pins from Eric Reeder and Adam Loveless pushed the Trojans to a 28-24 lead with one match to go. Then out comes Rusty Burgdorf to face Justin Lewis. Until that moment, I knew Burgdorf as one of the best cross country runners at Hastings High School, not as an amazing wrestler who could topple the Trojans. After the match, Goggins said, “If I’ve got to end with somebody. I’ll end with Rusty Burgdorf.’’ It wasn’t just that he won a match. He needed a major decision and just went out there and took it The Saxons flew off their bench. The Trojans were a little stunned. It was amaz­ ing, exceptional, it was... "Unbelievable,’’ said Goggins. “It’s the biggest win of my coaching career." Of course, TK came out at the end of the year and cleaned up at the conference tourna­ ment to share the title with Hastings, but winning a tournament like that doesn’t seem to match what happened on that cool January night in Middle rille. 2. Lakewood’s road to BC can’t get much tougher This of course refers to that infamous night when three of the top ten teams in the stale in Division 2 had to meet in the same gymnasium to settle a district title. Hastings, TK, and Lakewood, and Caledonia, and all their fans crammed into that little old place called the Lakewood High School gymnasium. Play-offs don’t get any better than that, whether its March Madness, the NFL play-offs, or the buymetoys.com Bowl. I didn’t think I’d ever interview a high school kid and hear him say the word reverberat­ ing. but that’s what Lakewood's Adam Fyan had to say at the end of the night after his Vikings won the district title. “It was crazy. I can still hear it reverberating in my head." Maybe the Vikings were the best team there, maybe they had the home mat advantage, or maybe they were lucky enough to draw the Fighting Scots in the first round but they got it done and eventually headed back to the state semifinals. They topped the Scots 59-10 in their semifinal match, while the Trojans and Saxons beat each other up in a dual that fea­ tured some very physical, almost violent action on the other end of the gym. Hastings won by three points. The Saxons came out in front of the standing room only crowd and built a 30-6 lead with their lightweights, but then the Vikings came storming back for a 39-30 victory. Sure, the Vikings had Nathan Shoup, Brandon Carpenter, a couple of Phillips boys, Alan O’Donnell, and Cody Dupont left If you’re down by 24 points, those arc the guys you want to have left “I honestly think whoever won this district tonight is going to win state." said O’Donnell. Well, we know bow that turned out. 1 still say that district should have been state. That was the kicker to the headline in the Banner on March 18, that read ’Saxons Ferguson and Redman earn medals at State’. I gave them the top billing in the Banner. TK had it’s own top billing in the Sun and News. The Individual State Wrestling Finals were Sat this year. The county sent 20 wrestlers. TK sent eight. Lakewood four, Hastings four, Iton two, and Maple Valley two. All of tliat was very exciting, but this event made the list because of one young man, TK’s Mike McKeown. I’d been to the individual finals once before, but never to the actual finals. He had just one loss entering the state finals tournament, and didn’t lose again until reach­ ing the 125-pound final in Division 2. It’s an event that certainly deserves to be in a place called the Palace. There he met up with Hint Kearsley’s Chris Diehl. Diehl took a 7-3 lead into the third period. A quick take down by McKeown pulled him to within two points at 7-5, then after more than half a minute of trying to turn Diehl onto his back and at least tie the match McKeown had to go for broke. He led Diehl up. giving up a point. Neither wrestler scored the rest of the match however, and the TK senior had to settle for second place. That’s where you’re supposed to see the best wrestlers in the state wrestling at their best, and I believe that's exactly what I and all those people stuck up in the second level seats at the Palace sax 4. Sports Editor Elmo and Big Bird, the late Mr. Rogers, the Rugrats, and even the Care Bears have spent years teaching children valuable qualities. Near the top of the list that includes being kind to neighbors, washing behind your ears, and how to tie a shoe properly, is sharing. Sharing was a big part of the Barry County sports scene in 2004. Two local leapers each received their own n«edals. but shared the spotlight at the Division 3 State Track and Field Championships at Comstock Park High School at the end of their senior season. Delton Kellogg's Shanna Tamminga won the high jump by clearing 5’5, and Maple Valley’s Megan Garvey took the long jump with a 17’4 mark. Leaping ability is just a drop in the bucket when it comes to the two girls’ athletic tal­ ents. Garvey, the Lion girls’ basketball pro­ grams all-time leading scorer, also placed seventh in the state in the 200-meter dash, and helped the Lions’ 400-meter relay team that also included Alisha Felmlee. Amy Abbott, and Dhanielle Tobias to a fifth place finish. Tamminga placed sixth in the 300-meter hur­ dles. an event which she just began running in her senior season. Hastings and Thomappie Kellogg showed off their sharing abilities as well as any two schools could. The completion of the two schools first year in the O-K Gold Conference, and the start ot their second year, helped push the process along. The sharing between TK and Hastings began last winter when the Trojans and Saxons shared the 2004 O-K Gold Conference wrestling title, and culminated this fall as the two schools teamed up to cre­ ate a co-op swim team led by former Hastings superintendent Carl Schoessel. Hastings didn’t have much experience in the pool and the TK didn’t have a pool, so it was a natural fit. The girls’ even surprised some people with their success, which includ­ ed a win over Otsego in the team’s first meet in the Community Education and Recreation Delton Kellogg senior Shanna Tamminga accepts her state championship medal, after winning the high jump in Division 2 with a new meet record, 5’5 Center at HHS. The Hastings wrestling team trailed TK 28­ 24 heading into the final match of the evening during their O-K Gold dual, on Jan. 8 in Middleville. With the 103-pound match the last to go onto the mat. Hastings’ Rusty Burgdorf got the five points his team needed by pushing TK’w Brett Tinker around the mat. Saxon varsity wrestling coach Mike Goggins called it the biggest win of his coaching career. Hairing* ended the league dual meet season with a perfect 5-0 record, while TK was 4-1. The Trojans weren’t about to give up their long siring of conference titles, and picked up their 15th straight league crown by topping the Saxons at the conference tournament in Middleville. The two teams gathered with the league championship trophy in the center of the gym at the end of the day. Of course, there is only so much sharing that can be done. The next time the Saxons and Trojans met. ’he Lakewood Vikings and the Caledonia Fighting Scots were there as well, in the Lakewood High School gymnasium for the Division 2 District tournament. At one point in the season, according to the Michigan Wrestling Association polls. Hastings was ranked number one in the state in Division 2, Lakewood number two, and TK four. The Saxons again topped the Trojans in a dual to reach the championship, but after cruising past the boys from Caledonia. Lakewood had too much left in the tank. Under the spotlight, the Vikings topped the Saxons 39-30 to advance to the regional tour­ nament in Middleville. There Lakewood eas­ ily topped Stevensville-Lakeshore, then edged out Allegan 29-28 for the Vikings* third straight trip to the team state finals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. In Battle Creek, the Vikings topped Gaylord in the quarterfinals, then ran into Maple Valley's Megan Garvey soars through the air in her quest to earn the Division 3 state long jump championship in June at Comstock Park High School. their old nemesis from Lowell. In the 2003 regional round, the Vikings pulled off a dra­ matic victory over the Red Arrows. Revenge was sweet for the Arrows, as the pulled out a 30-29 victory in the 2004 state semifinals against the Vikings. "There's no guarantee we ll be back here in the next two years," Viking head coach Bob Veitch said after the match. "This was our opportunity and we didn’t take advantage of iL” TK’s 15 straight conference championship string isn’t the only one the county has going. The Saxons won the O-K Gold title in 2002. 2003. and 2004. Lakewood stretched its string of conference titles to five, by taking the top spot in its first year in the Capital Area Activities Conference's Division 3. Varsity wrestling coaches Chris Ricketts at Maple Valley and Rob Heethuis at Delton Kellogg hope to be starting strings of their own. The big (Division 2) schools weren't the only ones having success on the mats in 2004. and they weren’t the only ones sharing. Delton shared the Kalamazoo Valley Association title with Paw Paw. by topping the Redskins by 7.5 points after falling to them in the league duals. After the dual meet season in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. Maple Valley Sm 2004 SPORTS, next page Two quantum leaps ? That's how this one started on the front page of the Banner with a pair of color photo­ graphs. I don’t know what to say about this one. State titles are probably always going end up on this list Delton Kellogg’s Shanna Tamminga jumped higher than every other girt in the state in Division 3 and Maple Valley’s Megan Garvey jumped farther than any other girl in the stale in Division 3. I just watched them at Comstock Park High Schoo) going, “wow" to myself. They jumped higher and farther than this sports reporter could too. I think the best part was, that they weren't jumping specialists. Tamminga qualified for state in the high j'tmp, the 300-meter hurdles, and on a relay team. Garvey qualified in the long jump, the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and a relay. I can still just say, “wow." 5. Some football teams would tike a Lakewood golf crowd Tl.e other stories on this list were great sports moments. This one was more of a com­ munity moment that centered around a sporting event The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team did a great job this season battling through the tough times in the CAAC-3 and win­ ning virtually everywhere else they went. They placed high enough at regionals to get a spot in the Division 2 state finals at the Meadows. It was a so-so day for the Viking golfers in the rain and the cold, they didn't do well enough to earn another day, but they did cam quite a few glances and comments from their opposing golfers. At any time during the day. a Viking golfer could have 10 or 20 or 40 classmates, parents, friends or neighbors acting as his shadow. They tailgated before the game in the parking lot with pancakes an d sausage and other breakfast goodies. At a golf tournament. Other golfers were lucky to have their parents there and maybe a couple teammates who didn’t qualify or weren't participating. I’ve given a lot of props to the fans from Lakewood over the last couple years, but this just might have been their finest hour. Hastings' Steve Case works to drive Thomappie Kellogg’s Justin Lewis back­ wards, when the two met last January in the O-K Gold dual meet which was won by the Saxons Thomappie Kellogg-Hastings teammates look on as Sunday Matousek beads away from the wall at the Conference championship meet at Byron Center High School. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 30. 2004 - Page 11 Thomappie Kellogg's eight Individual state qualifiers gather after the regional round of the Division 2 wrestling tournament in Middleville, from left are .*osh Bowerman, Mike McKeown. Ben Ybema. Matt Potter, Ryan Fletke. Kalani Garber, and Dayne • Fletke. 2004 SPORTS continued from previous page was in fourth place. The Lions steadily improved over the season and finished off their league campaign by winning the tourna­ ment championship. Maple Valley carried that momentum into the Division 3 district tournament, and won their first district tide in 15 years by knocking off Pennfield and Parchment. Their ran ended in the regional semifinals. Leading the way for the Lions was junior Ben Boss, who was undefeated heading into the into the individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. March 11,12. and 13. Boss was just one of 20 county grapplers to cam a spot in the individual state finals. He finished the year with a fourth place medal in Division 3’s 140 pound weight class. There were two wrestlers from Maple Valley and two from Delton Kellogg in the Division 3 finals. In Division 2, four Saxons made the trip, four Vikings, and eight Trojans. TK senior Mike McKeown had the best weekend of any of them, reaching the indi­ vidual finals at 125 pounds. In the finals. McKeown suffered just his second defeat of the season when he was unable to complete a comeback against Flint Kearsley’s Chris Diehl in the final period. Half of the 20 wrestlers medaled, by plac­ ing in the top eight in the state in their divi­ sion's weight class. Hastings senior Chard Ferguson was fifth at 130 pounds, senior Scott Redman seventh at 152. and TK senior Dayne Fletke eighth at ffiO. All four Vikings who qualified for the finals earned medals. Brothers Alex and Eddie Phillips both placed. Both sophomores at the time. Alex was fifth at 160 and Eddie sixth at 171. Two Lakewood seniors battled it out in the 145-pound weight class. Nathan Shoup finished sixth and Brandon Carpenter eighth. In Division 3. Delton's Dustin Morgan put together a string of four consecutive pins against some of the best 215 pounders in the state and placed third overall. No school shares in more celebrations than Lakewood. Not only did the Viking grapplers win conference, district, and regional titles, the Viking varsity girls’ volleyball team did as well. Lakewood's boys' basketball team won conference and district titles. After winning their 13th straight district title, the Viking spikers knocked off third ranked East Grand Rapids in the Division 2 regional championship round, but then were topped by the perennial powerhouse from Otsego in the state quarterfinals at Allendale. Lakewood's eagers continued their tradi­ tion of knocking off Thomappie Kellogg for a district championship, and unfortunately, also continued the tradition of losing to an out­ standing team in the first round of regionals at Grand Valley State University. There. Lakewood ran smack into the state’s Mr. Basketball. Drew Neitzel. and his Wyoming Park Vikings. The current Michigan State point guard and his teammates put an end to the Votings impressive' 19 game winning streak. Lakewoods Aaron Hargett taps a put as a large gathering of his classmates looks on at the Division 2 state golf finals at the Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The way individual and team wrestling success dominates the winter season, track does it in the spring. Tamminga and Garvey's state titles were the highlight of the season, but there was plenty of success to go around. Both Tamminga’s Panthers and Garvey's Lions won league titles. Delton's boys also won the KVA crown, as did Thomappie Kellogg’s girls' team. Maple Valley's girts' team added a region­ al championship to its SMAA title and went on to compete in the Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches Association Meet at Kent City High School, where they finished fourth in Division 3 for the second year in a row. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley compet­ ed in the Division 3 state finals at Comstock Park, while athletes from TK, Hastings, and Lakewood were at the Division 2 finals in Caledonia In Caledonia, TK’s Damn Tape shared the best finish by a county boy at the state finals. He was second in the 100-meter dash, blazing through that distance in 11.17 seconds. Tape also placed fifth in the 200-meter dash. Maple Valley’s Josh Beardsiee was second in the 110-meter hurdles in Division 3 with a time of 14.90 seconds. Track and Field athletes can compete in four events, the Lions Garvey qualified for the state finals in four and medaled in three. Lion junior Amy Ahtag qualified in Jure, and medaled in all three. She was a part of the Lions 400-meter relay team, and placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles and seventh in the 100-meter hurdles. Another Lion lady placed at stale. Senior Stefanie Joostbcms was eighth in the 800- The Saxon varsity baseball team comes out to greet senior Justin Pratt after a home ran. The Saxons had a tremendous spring, totaling 20 wins. In orderfor our employees to spend time with theirfamilies, our office hours will be: meter ran. Delton Kellogg sprinter Kris Oglesbee qualified for state in the 100-, 200-, and 400meter dash events, and was fourth in the 400- NEW YEAR’S EVE Friday, December 31st OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM meters. The county also had a state finalist on the links last spring. Hastings Jill Jolley earned a trip to the Division 2 state finals at Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing by shoot­ ing the fifth best score at her regional. The track and field teams were the only ones to win team titles in the spring of 2004, but that didn’t mean others didn’t have out­ standing seasons, there was just someone a tad better in their conference, or district. Hastings bead coach Steve Evans led the Saxon varsity baseball team to 20 wins. Lakewood's baseball team piled up 19 wins. The Vikings’ Clint Tobias finished off his sen­ ior year by earning all state honors for the third time. He batted .491 in his final year at Lakewood senior Corey Ttalen nears the finish line at Michigan International Speedway in the final race of his stellar four year career as a Viking harrier. CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY Saturday, January 1st Hastings City Bank See 2004 SPORTS, next page *.* »*♦* *. Celebrate New Years Day at Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant With an extraordinary selection ofculinary delights at our Brunch. January 1st Branch Served iimio am - 2.00 pa Adult! $16.95 ■ 12ft under $8.95 Sunday Branch - 10 am-2 pm Adttfa$16.95 • 12ftunder$8.95 % . ’/ New Years Eve .. . We're Open New \fears Eve! With Exceptional Camne and Elegant Atmosphere. MIUMIIlBigft Now taking Dinner Raervations for 5-7ft9p« • IhmWmetnf Visit us one last time in 2004 New Years Evn - Friday, December 31 Pointe Hastings Main Office Drive ThruOpen until 6 p.m. Lobby.Open until 5 p.m. Hastings FMpauoch OfficeOpen until 7 p.m. flow taking reservations for Family Get-A-Ways & Romantic Jacuzzi Suites* Inn &. Restaurant Lake OdessaOpen until 5:30 p.m. New Years Day - Saturday, January 1~Closed Menrtvr I HM I qua I riMkt 00537058 Leisure amenities include: • Children s Movies In Our Theater • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Monday • Saturday Mominy • Fitness Center • Complimentary High Speed Internet Access . �P«te 12 - Tbmday, Dacantour 30. 2004 - Th, Hretogi Bwtow Saxon senior puts an opponent on his back, as he works his way towards a medal at the Division 2 Individual Championships in the Palace of Auburn Hills. 2004 SPORTS, continued from previous page 'Saxon varsity baseball team to 20 wins. Lakewood's baseball team piled up 19 wins. The Vikings' Clint Tobias finished off his sen­ Hastings senior Jill Jolley blasts one of her many outstanding drives at the 2004 Division 2 state finals in East Lansing. Mr. Basketball, Wyoming Park’s Drew Neitzel blocks a jump shot put up by Lakewood's Tyler Hanns in the regional semi's at QVSU. ior year by earning all state honors for the third time. He batted .491 in his final year al Lakewood and stole 38 bases before commit­ ting to play at the University of Michigan. Tobias wasn't the rally athlete to make plans to continue his athletic career. Slate champion Tamminga joined the Central Michigan University Track and Field program in the fall. TK's Tape signed up to run track and field at Hillsdale College and joined the football squad as well. His TK teammate Scott Brooks made plans to attend Northern Michigan University and continue his grid­ iron career. TK's Jon Yeazel is finishing his senior season at Middleville, but has signed a scholarship to play basketball at Central Michigan beginning in the 2005 season. In other off the field news, the conference shake-ups didn't end with TK and Hastings joining the newly realigned O-K Gold and Lakewood entering the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. The O-K Conference will be realigning again for the 2005-06 season, and it was announced that Hamilton will join Hastings, TK, Caledonia, Byron Center, Wayland, and South Christian in the O-K Gold, while Holland Christian and Wyoming Park move to other O-K Conference divisions. It was announced that the SMAA and Tri River Athletic Conference will merge and form two conferences under the title of the Southern Michigan Activities Conference The five TRAC schools. Albion. Columbia Central, Hillsdale, Parma-Western and Stockbridge schools will be joined by Maple Valley and Leslie in one division, while the remaining SMAA schools, Bellevue. Dansville, Lansing Christian. Morrice, Olivet and Webberville will compete in th- other division. Things should gel tougher for all the Lion teams, and it will be interesting to sec bow some of Maple Valley's top programs stack up once the fall of 2005 rums around. A couple of the Lions' top programs of the past few years continued their success in 2003. Maple Valley's vanity football team made its seventh appearance in the state play­ offs in eight seasons. Thomappie Kellogg reached the play-offs for the sixth time in the last eight seasons Both teams won their opener. Valley went to Ravenna in Division 6 and topped the defending state champs. TK knocked off Grand Rapids Christian at home in Division 3. That’s where the football season ended. Maple Valley fell to Montague in the district final, 22-8. TK faced East Grand Rapids for the second time, after being edged out by the Pioneers in the O-K Crossover contest that ended the regular season. EGR all-America running back Kevin Grady Junior rushed for early November. 382 yards, four touchdowns, and two twopoint conversions as the Pioneers topped TK 28-18. The Lions played their home contests on their new field behind the high school for the first time this year, even after part of the school’s roof damaged the field when it blew off during a microbunt of air just two days before the first home game of the season was scheduled lo be played. Hastings and Delton Kellogg found out a little something themselves about being blown away. Rollie Ferris took over to Delton Kellogg to lake over for long lime mentor Rob Hecthuis, but an undermanned Panther squad finished the season 0-9. The season started with the Panthen suspending the freshman football program for a lack of ath­ letes. Hastings also finished the season O-9, and after three yean under bead coach Kyle DeHorn tallied one victory Hastings is process of finding its next bead coach. See 2004 SPORTS, next paCB TK's Danin Tape sprints out of the box at the Divison 2 Regional Track and Field Meet. He went on to finish second at the Divison 2 state finals in the 100-meter dash. DK senior Dustin Morgan accepts his third place medal after scoring four straight pins in the 214-pound weight class at the Division 3 state finals mo to collect A DEBT. SCHEDULE! OK/K I 9: 00-10:00 am 1st & 2nd Grade 10: 15-ll:lSam Fee $40.00 ucr mformokm rose, please contact our ohroe kt ths NUMBER BELOW F YOU AM M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. M0RTOA0E SALE Data* has bean made m the condNona ota mortgage made by Jas Stone*, hueband and wde. to Okl Kant Mortgage Company, a MkNgan Corporation, mortgagee, dalad Jtme 20.2000 and recorded July 13.2000 In (netnanent Number 1046737. Barry County Recoade. 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PURCHASERS: The loractoelng mon- b-—""^mcaO®** 1 i agee.8 any. are United atMy to to, ream of to, bid amount tendered at aate. baled December 30. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Altonwye tor The Cheee Manhaaan Bank aa Truetoe tor toe DU ABB Tru« Mortgage Paee-Through Certdtoetoa. Settee. Aa Aaeignee P.O. Boa 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Ria No 280 0855 ASAPS24455 12130. 1/8. 1713. 1/20 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December X. 2004 - Page 13 Grapplers take title at TK Duals despite loss to Rams Rockford go( revenge for an earlier loss to Thomappie Kellogg Thursday at the TK Duals in Middleville, but the Trojans got the day's last laugh. TK won the TK Duals with a 4-1 record. Rockford and Grand Haven also finished the day 4-1. with the Trojans taking the champi­ onship on criteria. TK topped Grand Haven 35-20. but fell to the Rams from Rockford 33-29. The Trojans topped the Rams 36-26 on Dec. 9 in Rockford. St. John's. Romeo, and Northview were the Trojans three other victims on Thursday. TK topped St. John's 61-12. Romeo 46-25. and Northview 61-16. At 140 pounds. TK’s Scott Brown was 4-0 on the day. as was senior Ryan Fletke at 145. Ben Ybema won all three of his matches at 171 pounds. A number of Trojans had an excellent day as the team squeaked out the title. Mike Brown (119). Justin Lewis (125). and Eric Reeder (189) were all 4-1 in the five duals. Nate McMurray (135). Kalani Garber (152). and Chris Humphrey (160) were 3-1 on the TK’s Ben Vbema puts his opponent from Grand Haven onto his back Thursday morning during the TK Duals in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) day. and Mike Munjoy went 3-2 at 215 pounds. The Trojans now have more than a week to get ready for the O-K Gold season, which begins. TK’s quest for a 14th straight confer­ ence title, and second straight in the O-K Gold, begins Jan. 6 with a dual meet at home against Wayland. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 7-1; Woodland Sales 7-1; Woodland Machine 6.5-1.5; Consumers Concrete 62; Woodmansee Sawmill 206; Yankee Zephyr 2-6; Full House 1-7; Hastings C ity Bank .5-7 J. Men’s High Games & Series - N. Blakely 182; T. Graham 185-531; M. Yost 179; B. Benner 198; M. Hall 161. Delton Kellogg's Whitney Knollenberg cruises ahead of a Kalamazoo Christian run­ ner at the KVA Championship at Gilmore Car Musem. The Panthers and the Comets share the 2004 league title. . Women’s High Games & Series - B. Ramey 138; S. Beebe 197; B. Norris 148. Wednesday PJVI. 2004 SPORTS, continued from previous page Lakewood finished in the middle of the country runners. Each year begins widi a pack on the gridiron, under coach Veitch, who number of wrestlers going to state at the end added that position to his resume to go along of the winter season, the track stars doing with head baseball and wrestling coach. their thing in the late spring, the fall begins to A couple other first-year coaches had some come to a close with harriers from Barry success at Lakewood in the fall. Kate County competing with the state's best at Prominski led the varsity girls’ basketball Michigan International Speedway in team to a district title, and Karl Kutch took Brooklyn, in the state finals. over the boys’ golf program. After finishing The Delton Kellogg girls cross country in the middle of the tough CAAC-3. team, fresh off sharing the KVA crown with Lakewood emerged to cam a berth in the Kalamazoo Christian qualified for the ctate Division 2 state finals. The Vikings were race as a team for the second time in three Ljoip|i^ DPr~ . and finished 22nd cgit nf 27,teams iq ents at the Meadows on the campus of Grand Division 3. Valley State University, but were unable to For the past four years. Lakewood's Corey advance to the second day of competition. Thelen has been one of the finest runners in There were a pair of other monumental the state. He ended his terrific career with his achievements on the links this fall. Maple third regional title, and a ninth place medal at Valley won its third straight SMAA title the state finals. TK’s Rebecca Winchester is under head coach John Hughes. in the middle of a solid career. The Trojans In the O-K Gold, the Saxons and Trojans sophomore medaled in 18th place in the had a tough go of it. Hastings Stephen Division 2 girls’ race. Peurach provided the Saxons with one Winchester had a great year as an individ­ moment of glory when he scored a hole in one ual but a big story out of TK was how the Sept. 1 on the par-3 13th hole at Hastings girls’ team's string of conference titles was Country Club in league action against officially snapped by South Christian in late Wyoming Park. October. At Delton, the Panthers shot a new team The Trojan girls finally decided to share, record on their home course of Mullenhurst although by all reports. TK coach Tammy early in the season. Benjamin and her team would have preferred The Delton boys’ .occer team had a so-so to hold onto the conference title for their own. season but left its mark by being the pro­ Sometimes, just sometimes, it’s a little gram’s first to win a district contest. more satisfying not to share. Winning is nothing new to the area’s cross LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hefty given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number ¥-1-2005 Susan A Phil Stott Location: 11466 Loon Call Drive, in Section 11 of Barry Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect A26x40-ft home with a 10x26-f! deck doser to a comer lot setback (11-ft), the minimum is 25-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Meeting Date: January 11, 2005. Tims: 7:30 pjn. Placs: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection nf the above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writeng will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned limo and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed beiow or faxed at (269) 946-4820 The variance application s) ts/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m) Monday-Friday. Please cal the Ptannmg Ofhce at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signer tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calhng the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West Stale. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk mumu Hair Care Center 46 1/2; Greenridge 39; Shamrock 38; Mace Pharmacy 36; Railroad Street Mill 34 1/2; Seebers 30; Eye and Ent 27. Womens High Games and Series * E Vanasse 182-498; S. Pennington 181-475; N. Bechtel 145-421; P. Vanoost ; 58-395; T. Christopher 191; L. Toder 172; S. Merrill 164; B. Smith 160. Sunday Night Mixed Bulls and Heifers 39; Red Dog 38; Thunder Alley 35; 4 Horsemen 34; Funky Bowlers 33; Team 12 33; Gutter Dusters 32; Get-Er-Done 30; Sandbaggers 28; 12 ozs. at Women's High <3unec and Series - K. Becker 204-564; E Hammontree 235-532; M. Simpson 181-498; A. Hubbell 184-476; M. Miller 124-368; H. Robbe 133-319; T. Robbe 181. Men's High Games and Series - K. Greenfield 268-689; R. Guild 243-603; B. Allen 195-555; J. Smith 192-540; M. Kidder 213-529; B. Ingram 191-512; M. Eaton 221; B. Rentz 217; J. Shoebridge 205; F. Thompson 185; G. Snyder 174; N. Robbe 167. TK's Ryan Fletke nears a pin against Gmd Haven on Thursday morning at the TK Duals. Hastings and TK add Folkstyle season to youth dub wrestling schedule For ytears young kids in Middleville and Hastings have only been able to participate nfreestyie wrestling programs. Both varsity programs have had a lot of success over the years, an a new offering for the youngsters may make them bth better in the furture. The Hastinsg Wrestling Club and the Middleville Wrestling Club will be offering a folkstyle wrestlg season this year. Folkstyle wrestling is the style that is used at the high school level. Both clubs will be offering a chance to sign-up on Monday.* Jan. 3. Both clubs will also continue their freestyule wrestling seasons, beginning in March. The two styles of wrestling are similar, but have different scoring methods, match proce­ dures, and strategies. There is a much greater emphasis on con­ trolling one’s opponent in folkstyle wrestling. Hastings studenst can sign-up in the wrestling balcony of the Hastings High School Gym beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday. Practices will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The club is open to students in grades three and up. For more iofatmation convict Hastings var­ sity wrestling coach Mike Goggins at 945­ 5290. TK sign-ups will take place in the TKHS gym on Monday at 6 p.m. The first practicce will follow sign-ups and the cost is $25 with club T-shirts available for $10. ^Affoniabie"" Li L t Mobile Homes MANPOWER^ OF HASTINGS PROFESSIONALS! 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-390C Cal for aore tafanaatiMt (317)852-1514 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CURRENT AND UPCOMING POSITIONS IN HASTINGS AND SURROUNDING AREAS. 1-800-237-2379 SEE OUR CLASSIFIED ADS MRYSYSIMOFSOUIYMESTMOCMLIC. I ^rFeeling discouraged lately! Art *nr6yevvtvelaowi< B HIOMev^nlM • FOR MORE INFORMATION. Wwms At • U".“WII ______________________________________________ CMM7071 PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAPj Wondering when things will finally get better for you? Or Maxed out all your credit cards on Christmas gifts? HERE IS THE SOLUTION CERTAS DIRECT Hastings City Bank can consolidate all your credit cards and loans into one monthly payment. PART-TIME CALL CENTER OPERATOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in Call CERTAS DIRECT now at (866) 856-7035 START FRESH! 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking lor two part-time Call Center Operators to join our team. Qualihed applicants will possess excellent customer relations skills coupled with strong sales ability. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastlnga, Ml 49058 EOCA4-F Being debt free - it could happen to you. Let our Certas Direct certified agents show you how with just one call l(866)85&7035 oaanai r �Pace 14 - Thuraday December 30. 2004 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's In the matter of BETTY SMITH TRUST under AGREEMENT dated September 23. 1998 Data of Birth: March 15.1919. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dewdent. Betty J. Smith, who lived at 2248 Wasabtnsng. Hastings. Michigan dted December 10. 2004, leaving the above trust entitled -BETTY SMITH TRUST in full force and effect Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail dawns against the decedent or against the Trust win be forever barred unless presented to DIANNA J. DEAN, of 2270 Ottawa Trail. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Co-Successor Trustee, and/or ELIZABETH A. GARDNER, of 524 Pacific Avenue. Lansing. Michigan 48910. Co-Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice December 28. 2004 HUDSON LAW OFFICES PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (280)948-9292 Dianna J . Dean 2270 Ottawa Trail Hastings. Ml 49058 Elizabeth A. Gardner 524 Pacific Avenue Lansing. Ml 48910 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 8,2004 -7:30 PAL Regular meeting caMed to order and Pledge of Allegiance Preecnt: Flint. Lyons. Lee. Rogers. Hawthorne. Greenfield. Carr and 4 guests. Approved Agenda by voice vote Minutes of the November 10. 2004 Regular Board Meeting approved. Appointed Martin Walters to the °arks & Recreation Committee by roll can vote. Reappointed Township Board of Review mem­ bers tor a 2-year term ending January 1, 2007. Vouchers and payroll approved tor payment. Treasurer's report received by voice vole. . Adopted Resolution #2004-27. 2005 Budget by roll call vote Adopted Resolution #2004-28. Pay Rates by roll call vote Adopted Resolution #2004-32, Grant Application for Optical Scan Voting System by rofi cal vote. Adopted Resolution #2004-33, Schedule of Meetings A Holidays for 2005 by rofi cal vote. Meeting adjourned at 940 p.m. Respectful submitted, n-b;- t i- ■ - .m - r'luL nooin nawtnome. uwrx Attested toby. Jim Carr. Supervisor Regular meeting cafied to Order at 7:30 p.m. Roil Cal: Al members and 2 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor Nov44. Accepted Department reports. Accepted Welton's bid for Hickory Fire Dept. Scneduled Specte1 meeting for Hickory Point Development. Approved December bids. Meeting adjourned at 8.00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested to by. Richard Barnum, Supervisor «»■« Robert A. Tremain ft Isoocfetais, P.C. te a debt collection and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtHnerf will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLIFFORD E FOX AND MARCIA FOX. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP.. Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2003. and recorded on May 14, 2003, as Instrument No. 1104315 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE PROVIDENT BANK. AN OHIO BANKING CORPORATION, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy one thousand five hundred nineteen and 67/100 Dollars ($71,519.67), including interest at 10.350% par annum, with adjustable rate rider. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml at 1 X pm. on January 6, 2005. Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are LOT 4 ANO THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 6 OF AW. PHILLIPS SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. AS RECORD­ ED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 6. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9,2004 THE PROVIDENT BANK Aaaignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Aaaignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Wodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information pteaae cafi: (248) 540-7701 raw (12-30) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FOR­ MATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mafinda C. Baker and WNtan BMcer, hus­ band and wife. Mortgagors, to Equifirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 18th day of November, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of January. 2003 m Document No 1095693 of Barry County Rarnrrte. said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Oectronic Registration Systems, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Ono Hundred Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Three & 38/100 ($143,733.38), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said .mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notes is hereby given that on the 27th day of January. 2005 at 1X o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wifi be forectoeed by a sate at pubic auction, to the highest bidder. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the bulking where the Circuit Court lor the County of Berry te held), of the premtees described in said mortgage, or ao much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay ths amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon a! 8.55000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney tees slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may ba paid by ths under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest in ths premises. Which said promises are described as tofiows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of OrangovBs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as tofiows, to wk: PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506.88 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST. 93.74 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST. 30.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MlNUTES 40 SECONDS EAST. 112.0 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELED CENTERLINE OF KELLER ROAD: THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 100.0 FEET TO A POINT 33 0 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF SAID CENTERLINE (SAID POINT ALSO BEING NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST. 193.42 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING); THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 48.31 FEET TO A POINT 33 0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTES00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF A 10.0 FOOT DRIVEWAY. 161.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT IN SAID DRIVE, 12.80 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 8147 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 25 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 12.80 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST. 64 05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST. 130 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. FOOT DRIVEWAY; THENCE NORTH 32 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST. 18087 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 35.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 81 DEGREES 15 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 30.39 FEET; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST. 60.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 32.95 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 85 DEGREES 22 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 3089 FEET; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 227 88 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTER­ SECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 56 87 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES X MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 38.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTES EAST. 23181 FEET TO THE TRAV­ ELLED CENTER LINE OF A COUNTY HIGHWAY AND THE POINT OF ENDING. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASE­ MENT OVER THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRIVE­ WAY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 683 95 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 10.0 FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 12/30/04 - 1 /21V05 TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506.66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST, 76 60 FEET TO A 16 0 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 07 MIN­ UTES WEST. 16.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 28.67 FEET AS POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST. 62.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 56 MIN­ UTES WEST 198.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 28 MINUTES EAST. 83.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 23 MINUTES EAST, 92.40 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELLED CEN­ TERLINE OF KFUFR ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID ROAD; 18X FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 23 WEST. 86.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 28 MINUTES WEST, 74 0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH18 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST, 196.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 58 MINUTES EAST. 93.16 FEET; THENCE DIAGONALLY BACK TO POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO A 25 FOOT NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506.66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 16, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 16 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST, SOUTH 84 DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST. 16 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY, THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST ON SAID WEST­ ERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN UBER 314 ON PAGE 263 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY (BEING SOUTHERLY LINE OF 25 FOOT. WIDE RIGHT OF WAY) TO LIME LAKE AND POINT OF BEGINNING Dunng the six (6) months mmedialely following the eate. the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during X days imme­ diately following the sate. Dated: 12/30704 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee 0MMBS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Peguter Board Meeting December 14,2004 Six Board members present. Basset! absent; Deputies Nieuwenhuis and Kimble. Barb Schondeimayer. and Peg Peurach. Approved minutes; Received Treasurer's report. Approved 2005 YMCA contract with $3500 Approved 2005 Board Meeting schedule Appointed Sarver. Stockham, and Lenz to Board of Review. Approved audit contract with Walker. Fluke, and Sheldon Amended budget in Elections category and Library Fund. Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 820 p.m. Submitted by: Bormte Cruttenden. Cierk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Beto THB FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eeto may oe rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, ‘/our damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aato, piuc Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer J. Sever, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Anwrtflrst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2003, and recorded on February 10, 2003 in instrument 1097346. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Nirwty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One And 88/IX Dollars ($88,171.68), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on February 3. 2005. Said promises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 69 and 70 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, on Pago 4. atoo. pert of the aban­ doned afiey, 16 1/2 foot. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date ot such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: December X, 2004 For more k Aw mation, ptease cal: FC 8 248.5931304 Trott ft Trott, P.C. Attorneys Fa Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #043591F01 cram. Robert A. Tremain ft Associates, P.C., te a debt cotiector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained wH bo used tor that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN SCHHITTKER III to CIVTTAS BANK, now known as FIFTH THIRD BANK. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK, Mortgagee, dated June 21. 1999, and recorded on July 7,1999, as Instrument No. 1032187 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of seventy six thousand five hundred eighty two and 52/190 Dollars ($76,582.52), including interest at 7.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice te hereby given that said mortgage wifi ba forectoeed by a sate ot the mortgaged premtees. or some part ot them, at pubfic venue. at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings,, Ml, at 1X p.m. on January 6, 2005. Said premtees are situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County Michigan and are LOT 22, JOHNSON'S ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 2. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3141a. in which case the redemption period shafi be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9. 2004 FIFTH THIRD BANK. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT BANK. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagor Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease call: (248) 540-7701 STATE OF MICHKUN COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST ESTATE Decedent Maunne Williams, a/k/a Blanche Maunne Williams. Deceased. Social Security. #372-32-2758 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Maurine.Wifcams. afic/a Blanche Maunne WBtams. who lived al 4579 Wall View Drive, Delton. Michigan died December 5. 2004 There te no pro­ beta estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the Maunne Williams Trust Agreement dated August 11. 1998. tol be forever barred unless presented to: Dean R. Williams and/or David 8. Williams, the named Sucoeasor Co-Trostees wflhto 4 months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. December 21. 2004 Mifier, Canfield. Paddock and Stone John G VtinStembrouck P32968 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269-383-5829 Dean R. Williams David 8. WHtiwns 4579 Wall View Dove 4712 McKinley Drive Delton. Ml 49046 Boulder. Co 80303 (269)623-8785 (303)444-8432 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMAT1ON WEOBTAMW1J.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia atfe may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig V. Joslyn and Tisha A. Joslyn, husband and wile, orig­ inal mortgagors), to America’s Whoteaate Lender, Mortgagee, dated October 28. 1998, and recorded on November 6. 1998 in instrument 1020417, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Six And 01/100 Dollars ($105,766.61), including interest al 6.875% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage w« bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees. or some part ot them, at pubfic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM, on January 13. 2005. Said promises ore situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9. Bryanwood Estates, aocordtog to the plat thereof, aa recorded in Uber 6 of Plots, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 9. 2004 For more information, ptease cafi: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. dfo/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #041646F01 auon a-------- *----- --- - * sncn rorwcioouro wouco ■any County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND AMY BFORMATKM OBTAINED Wtt-L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (348) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been nwte in tna conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M. SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electron* Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgage, dated August X. 2002 and recorded on September 4.2002. in irw»rument number 1086792. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there te claimed to bo due at too date hereof the sum of NINETY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($91,958.18), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be forectoeed by sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part ot them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 140 o'clock p.m^ on January 13, 2005. * Said premtees are sduated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point X toot North of a point where the center of State Street intersects the cen­ ter of Road Street, thence West along the North fine ot Rood Street 137 toot, thence North parafioi with State Street 58 tool thence West 14 toot, thence North 59.5 toot thence East 151 feet, thence South 117.5 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubfic street purposes over the oesterty 33 foot thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 6. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., CMERS’) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN ft ASSOCIATES, PC. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield, Michigan 48075 raw WE OSTAM MU H uatO POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR ORKEM THE NUMBER mow r you ARiZ^E •■utary duty. ATTN PURCHASERS This selemey be ..srln^rt taw Mm *—■ - - MORTGAGE SALE-0WUtlwbWnnw>>ln onglnM mortg^txta). lo NBO Mongn Coneanv MX AM SI aaaignad by aaid Mongagaa to Fkat FadaaM on Paga 963. m Bany courty raoada. MkMgan. on Which modgaga thare la oWmad k> ba dua al tw data haraoi tha aum al TwantyOne Thouam Ttao Hundred Fifty-Nine And 51/100 Dofiars ($21,259.51), inducting interest M 11.5% per annum. Under the power of aato contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in auch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given tiwt aaid mortgage «B be torectoeed t^r • sate of tw mortgaged premteea, or some pert of them, et pubfic vendue, at tie Bwty County Courthouse In Heelings te 140 PM, on Jwiuary 13,2005. Said premtees are situated m Township te Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning te a point on the north fine of section 32, town 2 north, range 8 wesL Bteknore township, dtetant north 89 degrees X mtoutoe 40 seconds west 879.49 tote from foe northeast comer of said section, thence continuing along aaid north toe north 89 degrees X mfrwtea 40 seconds wate 219.46 tote, thence south 00 degrees 07 minutes 52 seconds east 1332.83 toot; tiwnoe soteh 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds eate along 9w south lino of the north M2 of tw northeast IM of said section 216.19 tote thence north X degrees 16 minutes 18 seconds east 1332X9 toot to tw pteoo cl beginning. The redemption period shal bo 12 mortha from the date of such sate. Dated: Docombar 9,2004 For more information, pteese cal: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott ft Trott, P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA successor in interest by merger to Rrot Federal Savings ft Loan Association ot Rochester 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Ate#042250F01 wbm Nottca Ot Mortpwo Foraoioaura Btea THtt RRM ■ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DCBT. ANY NFORMATION WE OBTAmWU.BE U8Q) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUIOER BELOW F YOU AHEM ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: THa sate may be toarad aPaate, piaa tatoraafc * MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Lao Leonard, a married man and Lori Leonard, hie wtie, original mortgagors), to Wefis Fargo Homo Mortgage, inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 10.2003, and record­ ed on September 16, 2008 in instrument 1113443, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there to dtemod to bo duo at tw date hereof tw aum ot One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One And 98/IX Dotiore (8124.X1.99). including Interest al 8.76% per annum. Under tw power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and tw statute In such caao made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given twt said mortgage tel bo forectoeed by a aato of tw mortgaged premteea, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at tw Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on Januarv27. 2005. Said premtees are situated in VBags of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Block 2. Vtoage of Freeport, aocordtog to tw recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plate, Pago 22, Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unteoa dotenninod aban­ doned in accordance wfih MCLA 6X3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date ot such aato. Dated: Docombar 23.2004 For more Intornwtioa, pteaae cal: FC D 248.593.13X Trott ft Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wefis Fargo Bank, NA aucoosaor by merger <o wens rergo i tome Mongege, me. 3O4X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Mfchigan 48025-5822 Fite #043723F01 mmm Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 2004 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES NOnCE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ThR frm a a <MX colKtor aoampEng lo cotea a data, and any intonnation ottanad «« be used tor that purpose Default has occurred In a monpage by Michael P Mead and AnnetieT. Mead, husband and ode. 102 w. Cariaton Cantor Road. Hastings. Michigan, to USDA. Rural Devetopment. 3001 CoRdge Road. Eaat Landing. Michigan, dated November 3. 1064 end recorded on November IB. 1964 in Uber 262. Pagefe) 05 In Barry County Records The mortgage hoHer has begun no proceedings to leaner any pert ol the debt whch le now 0115.12937. TM mortgage wR be forectoeed by a sale ol toe property, al public auction to the highest bidder, on January 27. 2005 10O p.m. local time, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Heatings, Mtahlgan. The property wR be sold to pay the amount then duo on tha mortgage, together with intoreat al 11.875 per cent, toradoeure cools, attor­ ney toes, and also any taxes and Insurance that the mortgage holdor pays before too sate. The property la located in the State ol Michigan. County ot Barry and la deecrtbed in the mortgage as: Commencing at the emilhoeat comer ol Section 18. Town 4 North. Rango 8 Weal thence west 555 feat tor the point ot beginning, thence north 250 leeL thence West 174 teat, thence south 250 toot, thence east to the point of beginning. Subject to a right of way to Consumers Power Company as recorded in Uber 161 at page 6; and subject to a right of way to Michigan Be« Telephone Company as recorded in Uber 299 at page 536, Bany County Records. Subject to an cfl and gas lease granted to John T. Stoakar as recorded in Uber 399 at page 219 as assigned to Amoco Production Company In Uber 414. page 724. Bany County Records. ■ -* - ~iri*lnr penoo —-X ..Ato wL- ,monins „r, «num — ine reoompuon win X-w oe stx the date of sale, but if the property Is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days. Dated: December 16,2004 For further information contact: Rural Development, P.O. Box 129 Berrien Springs. Ml 49013 (269)471-9111 ext 118. Ktt C. Efoworth (P39700) Attorney tor Mortgage Holder 2920 Blueberry PL Saginaw. Michigan 48603 (989)7900968 Nodce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TM8 ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNc eale may be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In uMu own, yuur oamaguo, it any, bimmi do limn­ ed aofoty to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at ante, plus Intoreat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Ladawn R. Colard and Donald A. Conard. wNo and husband, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, datod July 31.2002, and recorded on August 8.2002 in Instru ment 1066336,.in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eleven And 84/100 Dollars ($119,011.84). including interest st 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 13,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the East 1/4 Post of Section 17. Town 2 North, Range 10 West tor piece of beginning; thence West 440 feet to the Center of Lindsey Road thence Northeast along said road 200 feet; thence East to a point dbsctfy North of point ot beginning: thence (touth to piece of begin«*g. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period she! bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 9,2004 For more information, pteaae cal: FC X 248.563.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Rte I017937F02 <m»i NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by JODI L STILES, a sin­ gle woman, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated March 25. 2004, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 1, 2004. in Liber 1124496 of Mortgagees, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven and 20/100 ($115,157.20) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover m the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained «n said Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described c. eo much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West Stale Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on February 3, 2005, al 1 DO o'clock Eastern Standard Tme in the after­ noon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on aaid Mortgage, together with 6% interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt. Commencing al the Southeast comer of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00*41'49* East along the East line of said section 1104.14 feet to the place of beginning ; thence North 88*39'35’ West 280 00 feet; thence South 00*41'49* West, parallel with the East secton tone. 220 00 feet; thence South 88*3935* East 273.00 feet to the centertone of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius measures 954.95 feet and whose chord bears North 5*20*35* East 88 41 foot; thence North 00*41'49" East along the East line of said Section 133.79 feet to the place of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. you are hereby advised that this notice is attempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will be used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing. Datod: December 3. 2004 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON A MOORE. PLLC. By: Mark W. Garrison (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business Address: 403 South Superior. P.O. Box 660 Alton. Michigan 49224 (1-13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aato may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgsgss. In uiai evern, your oa^nsgss. it any, snail ds icmnsd sotoly to ths return of ths bid amount ten­ dered at sals, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell H. Soimes and Renee Soimes. Husband and Wife, original mortgagors), to First Union National Bank of Delaware. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000, and recorded on August 31. 2000 m instrument 1048976, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dais hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six And 38/100 Dollars ($86,456.38), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on January 27. 2005 Said premise? are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 5.80 chains West of Southeast comer. Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 7 West; thence East 136 feet for place of beginning; thence North 12 rods to center of Woodland Center Drain: thence Souteast along the center of said drain; thence to the center of the highway. West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, un^ss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 23. 2004 For more information, please call: FC J 248 593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank of Delaware. National Association f/k/a First Union National Bank ol Delaware 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #030673F02 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 28, 2004, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Nodes Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aato may ba rescinded by the forectoeing mortgage! in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LeRoy B Gutndon. an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indtonapofis. Mortgagee, dated February 16. 2004, and recorded on February 17. 2004 m instrument 1122347. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety And 95/100 Dofiars ($134,590.95). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wN be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on January 20, 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry Count/. Michigan, described aa: commenting 1036 feet East of the Southwest comer ol the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thanes North 480 toot; thence West 474 feet; thence North 840 feet more or less to the North ime of South 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence East 549 fest; thence South 1320 feet more or less to said tone of said Section 26; thence West 75 feet more or less to the place of beginning A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds East along the South line of said Section 1038.00 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East par­ allel with the North-South 1/4 tone of said Secton 480.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West parallel with said South line 474.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East parallel with said North-South 1/4 line 843.51 feet to the North tone ol the South 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 55 seconds East along said North fine of 540.46 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds West 1323.99 feet to said South Ine; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West along said South tone 66 40 feet tu foe point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 16. 2004 For more information. ptease call: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott A Trott PC Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis fka Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4041749F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAl N WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thie sate may be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgages. in that event, your demeges. If eny, shafl be limit­ ed sotoly to the return of the bid smount ten­ dered st sate, plus intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Joi Heather Glasheen. a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 7. 2003. and recorded on August 22. 2003 in instrument 1111665. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five And 88/100 Doters ($95,635.88). inducing interest at 5.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line d Section 31. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, distant North 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West. 680.00 feet from the East 1/4 post of said section; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West parafiei with the East line of said Section, a distance of 498.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds of 220.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East 496.5 feet to said East and West 1/4 fine; thence South 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wnich case the redemption period stwll be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 16. 2004 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Teteg raoh Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Famx. Michigan 48025-5822 Filo t042334F01 JANUARY 4, 2005 Joint meeting between Thomappie Township and Irving Township boards to further discuss Emergency Services in Irving Township Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Courts & Law Building, 220 Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 starting at 7:00 PM. Nobce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKW WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be reodndod by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaH bo Hmtted sotoly to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions ol a mortgage made Dy Sarah S Rodriguez, a single person, original mortgagors), to Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a California Corp-. Mortgagee, dated April 17. 2000. and recorded on April 18. 2000 in instrument 1043300. in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Two And 48/100 Dollars ($81,802.48), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Ctty of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 126 and 127, City of I lasting!, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber A of Plats, on Page 1 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 23, 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fwgo Bank, NA UWa Weis Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a Cafilomia Corp. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mkftgvi 48025-5822 File #042899^01 Notice Of Modgage Forectoeure Soto THM FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto Mie may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Wilcox and Brandy Wilcox, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on November 24, 2003 in instrument 1118100. in Barry county^ records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six And 81/100 Dollars ($102,756.81). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such -ase made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfil be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premteea. or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings a! 1.-00 PM, on January 13,2005. Said premises are situated in City of Heatings, Bany County. Michigan, and are described aa: The North 99 feel of Lot 227 of ttie City . Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from trie date of auch safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dateo. December 9. 2004 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Now Century Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Fite 4042199F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 28, 2001. by Amy D. Witzel. a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mainstreot Savings Bank. FSB. aa Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on June 19, 2001, in Document No. 1061739 (the ■Mortgage"), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by tie Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 66/100 Dollars ($13,550 66), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having been <Wuted to recover the debt. or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. January 13. 2005, at 1.-00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the piece of holdii g the Circuit Court tor the County of Bany, there wffl be offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Bany County. Michigan, □escribed in the Mortgage as follows: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 701 N. Wilson StHastings, Michigan The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Dated: December 16. 2004 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 omirm (1/6) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the term* and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Chad L Suntken. mamed to Sharon Sunfran Of Barry County. Mdvgan. Mortgage to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 14th day oi October. A.D. 2002. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of December A.D.. 2002, m Instrument No 1093065 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 20th day of October, A D 2004. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2002­ 5. thru mesne assignments and recorded on November 8. 2004 m the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1136815 tot said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be ctoe. at the date ol this notice, for principal and inter­ est. the sum of $56,917.18 (Fifty six thousand. Nine hundred seventeen dollars anc eighteen cents) including interest there on at 10 95% (ten point nme five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or n equity hav­ ing been instituted to re^er the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in sate mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 6th day of January. AD.. 2005. at 1:00 o’clock said mortgage wdl be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows All tfiat certain piece or parcel of land situate m the Village of Nashvrfie in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit. Lots 7 and 8 of Stock 7 of the A.W PhAps Addition to the Vrftape of Nashviiie in the Township of Castleton, according recorded plat thereof Tax ID: 52-170-007-007-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 2. 2004 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO . LP.A BY: Darvel E Bes!..(P-58501) Attomay tor Assignee of Mortga jee Weftman. Weinberg & Rets Co., L P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWRA03930456 oauma (12/30) Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Safe THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ VUG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgsgss. In that evsnL your damagss. If any, shall ba Itmttsd sotoly to ths return of ths bid smount tendsred at sato, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Esquibel and Deborah Esquibel, husband and wife, fee simple, original mortgagors), to NPB Mortgage. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 21. 2003, and recorded on October 24. 2003 in instrument 1116292, in Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the dtoe hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen And 40/100 Dollars ($26,814.40), including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on February 3, 2005. Said premises are situated tn Township of Orangevine. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Part ot the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as: commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds Wesi 1351 92 feet along ttie East hoe of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.00 feet along South fine of the North 1299 50 feet of said Southwest t/4; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 500.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 557.01 feet: thence North 00 degrees S5 minutes 22 seconds West 279 99 feet Jo<>g the West line of the East 211 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 556.62 feet, thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds East 280 00 feet along the West hne of the East 320.00 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress tnd utiMy purposes over a 66 toot wide strip of land being described es; Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 01 degrees 00 min­ utes 08 seconds West 1351 92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299 5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 for the place oi beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 102 0 feet, thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 195.50 feet; along the West fane of the East 442 feet ol said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes J8 seconds West 66 0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds East 1038 0 feet, thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seonds East 66.0 feet to the place of ending of said ease ment. The redemption penod shall be 12 months fiom the date of such sate Dated: December 30. 2004 For more information, please call FC H 248 593 1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For NPB Mortgage. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite f044050F01 �Page 16 - Thursday, December 30, 2004 - The Hastings Banner 1. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Bany County for at least six (6) months of 2004. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Bonner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2005 born in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods Cinder Hallmark 110 W. State, Hastings Phone 945*9551 902 W. State, Hastings Phone 945-4921 *25 *25 Gift Certificate & 3 packages of birth announcement cards Gift Certificate Penn-Nook Gift Shop McDonald’s 1215 W. State, Hastings Phone 948-8233 1009 W. Green St. Located on the main floor of Pennock Hospital *10 Gift Certificate $25 Gift Certificate Barlow Florist & Kmart subscription PLUS special advertisement with photo jo announce baby’s arrival. Fall Creek Restaurant 201 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-0100 Gift Certificate Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-3429 Vaporizer (Ad apace provided by J-Ad Graphics) Barlow Christian Bookstore 802 W. State St. Hastings 109 W. State, Hastings Phone 945-5029 Phone 948-9440 Gift Certificate 107 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-1870 White’s Photography Vitale’s Pizza Razor’s Edge 150 E. State, Hastings Phone 945-3480 112 E. Court St. Hastings Phone 948-8767 1310 E. State St. Phone 948-2811 Personalized embroidered ________baby blanket______ Phone 945-3967 Free Monthly Memory Bunny Portrait < 131 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-4403 ’20 NBT Screenprinting & Embroidery 131 W. State, Hastings Mexican Connexion s20 Gift Certificate s15 Gift Certificate Free Manicure 4 Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Phone 945-9554 One year Banner Gift Certificate Baby’s First Haircut Fashion Bug 804 W. State, Hastings Phone 948-9950 s25 Gift Certificate �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 2004 - Page 17 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Girl runs from attempted abduction VERMONTVILLE- The Eaton County Sheriffs Department responded to a report of a possible attempted abduction of a fourteen year old girl in the village of Vermontville on Dec. 22 at approximately 4 p.m. Deputies spoke with the victim who stated she was approached by three subjects in a van and she felt they were attempting to lure her into the van. When she turned to run. she thought they were chasing her. She ran to an alley where she told a witness what had happened. The witness then followed the van and relayed a license plate number to the Sheriff’s department. A deputy spotted the van at the Shell Gas station in Nashville and waited for backup units to arrive before asking the occupants to get out of the van. The suspects appeared to be vacuum cleaner salesmen. All of the suspects were taken to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department for interviews. One of the subjects was lodged in the jail on two outstanding warrants. The other two were released pending further investigation. Police are also bolding the van at this time pending further investiga­ tion. Vandals spray paint park building HASTINGS- Officers are investigating a malicious destruction of property complaint that occurred to the rest room facilities at Bob King Park. Officers were advised of the dam­ age when a city employee found the damage on Dec. 21 at 8:25 am. Vandals caused sever­ al hundred dollars of damage to the outer building by spray painting profanities and graffi­ ti on all of its outer walls. Anyone with information about the incident or the vandals iden­ tity is asked to contact the Hastings City Police Department at (269) 945-5744 Fires damage six homes in 30 hours HOPE TOWNSHIP - Firefighter were called to a structure fire after a neighbor called 911 Central Dispatch on Dec. 22. The home at 8735 Wertman Road was fully engulfed in flames but the homeowner had just left THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Missing smoke detector batteries may have resulted in tragedy had one of three occupants of a home not been awake when fire broke out early Dec. 23 at a home located at 8302 West Irving Road. Dispatched at 2:05 am, a Thomappie Township Emergency Services fire officer arrived at the house to discover the bedroom engulfed in flames with smoke throughout the house. Although the bedroom was gutted and there is smoke damage throughout the structure, the house should be repaired and reoccu­ pied fairly soon. Damage is estimated at $25,000 in property and contents. CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A fire was reported to 911 at 3076 Jordan Road at 6:04 am on Dec. 23. The homeowners were able to evacuate the house where the fire was reported in the basement. There were no injuries reported. HOPE TOWNSHIP - A wood burner set may to be blame for a fire reported to 911 at 1:27 pm on Dec. 23 at 1650 W. Cloverdale Road. The fire was reported in a shed on the proper­ ty that was close to the house. No injuries were reported. CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Uli's! Ill Fl II l X / or Sal, ( a I'd <*/ ihtiiiks Help Wanted DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. $110 AMISH LOG h-d w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 I WILL PAY $20 for your junk car with title and haul it away free. Call Brad's Tow­ ing LLC. (269)217-2769 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll New $800 - sell $295 (517)204-0600 THE FAMILY OF EDWARD KRAUSE would like to take this op­ portunity to extend sincere appreciation to those who gave their support both be­ fore and after his death De­ cember 13th. In this refer­ ence you know who you are. In Saginaw at Snow Funeral Home December 22nd and here in Hastings the support of the extended families will always be cherished. I say families because that is what my heart feels pertaining to the many people who gave this support. You are all God's gift! The many hugs and loving words will be re­ membered always. Sincerely, Julie L. Jarvis and Family BOOKKEEPER: profess* ■ nal office, part-rime Quick books experience required Competitive wages & retire­ ment. Mon., Wed. & Fn. 9am-5pm. Send resume to: Ad «140, c/o The Reminder, 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hast mgs. Ml. 49058 !/«/></< DOUBLEWIDES BRAND NEW starting at $36,989, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, one left at this price, burn- to Four Seasons Factory Outlet, 877­ 738-1090. Ihm\t hold $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED: with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set, bought/never used. Cost over $800. (517)2044)600 I up uh oil1 < 1996 FORD WINDSTAR: 165,000 miles, new tires & brakes. Runs good, $1,500. (616)874-3450 FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909, RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL WORKS: 801 W. State Street, Hastings. Holiday gift certif­ icates available for those hard to buy for cars: $59.99; Mini Vans, small SUV's, $79.99; 3 door & 4 door trucks, large SUV’s, $89.99. ALWAYS AFFORDABLE? 8:30am to 5:00pm, call Rick (269)9484)958 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • Firefighters from Thomappie Township Emergency Services were called to a fire in a house Dec. 23 at 11300 Bowens Mill Road a little more than an hour after owner had left to pick up his two children at their mother’s residence. Firefighters from the Yankee Springs station arrived find heavy fire blowing out the front windows of the house. They were able to keep the fire from destroying the structure, but the interior is gutted with an estimated loss of more than $160,000. Investigators said the fire appears to have started in the wood stove’s chimney and spread to an interior wall and attic through a crack in the chimney block. Man arrested after fight HASTINGS- Officers arrested a man on assault charges stemming from a fight complaint that occurred in the 500 block of W. Grand St on Dec. 22. Officers responded to the inci­ dent at 10:05 pm when one of the victims called 911 after the suspect threatened to kill both victims and attacked them with a knife. The suspect had fled the residence on foot prior to Officers arriving. Both victims, a 27 year old male and 28 year old female, are from Hastings and the female received minor injuries during the altercation. Damien Chesebro, 24. was arrested a short time later when officers located him at the Shell Gas Station in Hastings. He was placed under arrest on charges of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault and is currently lodged at the Barry County Jail on a $100,000 bond. LES SWEENEY 9/7/37-1/3/04 Deep in our lives is a lonely spot which vour bright face use tc> f’.ll, but no one can take your memories that shine there and always will. To your resting place we visit and place our flowers with care but no one knows the heartache when we tum and leave you there. Always loved and missed very much, Yvonne HASTINGS 4 AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set. $1,800 new, sell $350/best. (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo (269)9484)^02 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom on beautiful Algonquin Lake, 1st months rent plus security. (269)945-0917 or (616)293-3104. DELTON: (MILLERS) RANCH with 2 baths $750 1-269-323-3487. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. BEAUTIFUL AKC REGIS­ TERED YELLOW LAB PUPPIES! 3 females, $450 each. Dewclaws removed, wormed, 2nd shots. Mother on site. Ready for a loving home. Call (269)948-3717 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real etiaec advertising in this news­ paper n subject lo the Fair Housre/ Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively rukc it illegal io advenne “any preference. limiiMxei or dt crimination Kiced on race. color. reli­ gion. sea. handicap, familial status, nal tonal origm. age or mania) status. or an .mention lo make any mkH prtier ence Im itation or discrimination “ FamiUal status includes children unde* the age of IH living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under IX This newspaper will not knowingly accept any ad»moing for real estate which is m violation of the Law Our readers arc hereby informed that all dwellings advertised tn this newspaper are available on an equa* oppierunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-29*0 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hewing impaired is I ■ MM 1-927 9275 THE FAMILY OF Hugh Edmonds would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the gen­ erous outpouring of cards, letters, flowers and prayers. It was so good to celebrate the life of Hugh with so many friends and family. A special thanks to Dave Wren and the Wren Funeral Home for all the help and support to us during this difficult time. Also thanks to the Tic Toe Restaurant and the coffee group for the luncheon. Linda Watson & Al Dean Mandy & Heidi Jerry Edmonds, Sr., Jennifer, Tom & Jerry, Jr. Laurie Ann & David Curtis & Bret. 3 YEAR OLD quarter horse $650 obo. 517-852-1643 or 269-420-9396 leave message. FOR SALE: 1990 30’ Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. DRIVER: additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking tor dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 GENERAL LABOR/MA CHINE OPERATORS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions for upcoming positions at FLEX FAB. Qualified candidates MUST be available for ALL shifts, have previ­ ous industrial experience, be drug free, have a stable steady work history and have a high school diploma or GED. Positions are ven physical/heavy work. Pay rate starts ©' $8 (will increase* to $8.50 after 90 days of suc­ cessful work history ). Con­ tact MANPOWER today tor more information....(269)948 3000. EOE WIRE EDM OPERATOR: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applica­ tions for a position in Mid­ dleville. MUST have a mini­ mum of 1 year of experi­ ence. Pay will be based on experience. Qualified candi­ date must have the ability to set-up, operate & perform basic maintenance to wire EDM machines. Job duties will include but are not lim­ ited to: maintaining cleanli­ ness of machines, program editing, etc. Knowledge of AutoCAD is also helpful Must be able to use shop measurement equipment such as micrometers, depth gage, calipers, gage blacks, etc. An updated resume is required for consideration Contact MANPOWER tor more information................... (269)948-3000 EOE Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Downtown Hastings on State St One arrested after accident, pursuit IRVING TOWNSHIP - A traffic accident was reported to 911 on Dec 23 in the 400 block of Irving Road with two young men in a possible stolen car. The car hit another vehicle head-on then fled the scene north on M-37 Highway. Justin Ogden. 19. was arrested by Barry County Sheriff Deputies after a short pursuit. Happy Holidays From All Of Us At KCC! Accident nabs driver without license HASTINGS- Officers responded to an accident at the intersection of S. Hanover and E. Clinton Streets on Dec. 24. The accident occurred when a vehicle being driven by Douglas George. 22 of Peoria IL, attempted to tum east bound onto Clinton St. in front of a vehicle traveling southbound driven by Richard Gutheridge, 50 of Hastings, who attempted to stop but could not do so in time. While investigating the accident officers learned llxat George has a revoked drivers license in Michigan and was placed under arrest for driving on revoked license. He was also cited for failing to yield right of way. There were no injuries as the result of the accident. OHET W NOSB (PG-13) 1130. ZOO. 425 7 00.020 ■raraMn kvbti (PG> 1120.135. 3:50.8 45. Z00 FRVSATLS1120 11:10.1.45.420. 730.955 Family workshop series will return The family workshop series will return in Bany County, starting Monday. Jan. 3. in Nashville. Delton. Hastings and Middleville The three-member panels will discuss the needs of school to included 948-3264 families with children from pre­ high school. A free pizza dinner is with pre-rcgistration. Call (269) lo register and to request free child care on site during the workshops. Dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the presenta­ tions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In Nashville they will be held at Maple Valley High School Monday. Jan. 3; Monday Feb. 14; Monday. March 7. and Tuesday, Apnl 12. In Delton, they are scheduled at the high school Monday. Jan 10; Monday. Feb. 7; Monday. March 14. and Monday April II. The sessions will be in Hastings at the high school Monday. Jan. 17; Monday Feb. 21; Monday March 21. and Monday April 18. In Middleville they are planned for at the Thomappie Kellogg Learning Center Monday. Jan. 24; Monday Feb. 28; Monday. March 28. and Monday. April 25. Topics the workshop will cover: • January — “Your Childs Development: Early. Middle and Teen Years." offers parents ideas of what to expect in physical, emotion­ al and learning nerds at certain ages and helps develop positive parenting skills to best assist their child's growth. • In February — “Struggles: .Power, Discipline, & Bullying.” offers a variety of ideas in touchy areas that parents to struggle through, but when empowered to empower their children, all can become more success­ ful and happy in their relationships. • In March — “Parenting; Blended, Single. Foster & Divorce,” looks at these issues try­ ing parenting situations; suggestions, practi cal ideas and sources of where and when to get help, will provide possible solutions to individuals who find themselves struggling with these topics. • In April — “Identifying Signs of Your Child Using" is a subject parents hope they never find themselves dealing with. What are the signs, what do I do, who do I talk to when I think my child is using drugs, alcohol or tobacco? These questions will be answered so parents can be helped to help their kids their own and others. The workshops are free to attend and spon­ sored by the Child Abuse Prevention Council; Hastings, Delton. Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg Schools; Early On; Barry Intermediate School District; Region 12 SAPE; Family and Children's Services; Barry Community Mental Health; The ARK; Children's Protective Services. Family Independence Agency; Fatherhood/Male Involvement Program of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. •CUTS TBEUHE (PG-13) ama 1:55.4 30.705.9 40 2Qo» DRINK Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. The KCC FEHSENFELD CESTHK will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday. January .1, 2005. Winter semester classes will begin on or after January 10th. There is STILL time to enroll - . STILL time to put your new year to wise use by Investing in yourself through a quality higher education. Hut. you WILL have to hurry... time is running short. Visit us online al www.kellarf.cdu for schedules and : registration particulars We'll see ■ VOL in 2005! ( ertificate and degree programs • 2 Plus 2 TYansfer ( urricolums • High School Dual-^nrollinent • (Inline Classes • Classes for Professional Development • Allied Health Program Prerequisites • Open-Entry Computer Classes • learning in Retirement (1LR > Enrichment „„rtf \SE IS TRANSFER... Since I996,(ielti(ig you 'HKHE from HLKF! �Page 18 - Thursday December 30. 2004 - The Hastings Banner County accept 5 miles of Paul Henry Thornapple Trail This section of the Paul Henry Thomappie Trail was given to Barry County on Dec. 28. According to Dr George Ward Shannon, Jr., Barry County Parks and Recreation Director, "the Parks and Rec Department is deligted to have received a five mile sec­ tion of Paul Henry Thomappie Trail. The trail will constitute Barry County's Parks and Recreation Department's third park. The trail will be maintained for non-motorized recreational use. The trail will also serve as a venue to educate Barry County resi­ dents about our natural and cultural resources." bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer One of the final acts of the Barn County Commission in 2004 was to accept unani­ mously the gift of slightly more than five miles of the Paul Henry Thomappie Trail to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Department which is slated to become the third county park. The five miles are along the former Penn Central rail grade in southeast Barry County This linear park is open to non-motorized use and joins Charlton Park and the McKeown Bridge as the parks that arc over­ seen by the county. Charlton Park director George Shannon made a presentation to the board at its Dec. 28 meeting explaining the work that has gone into this agreement. The Thomappie Trail Association is giving the trail, valued at more than $200,000 to the county. However this is a cooperative agreement with Trail Association members donating time and tools to maintain the trail. Thomappie Trail Association president Michael Gormley said. "Wc think this is a great opportunity to open the trail to more users and to future development of the trail." Shannon told the commission that the P^rks and Recreation committee has worked close­ ly with the association on this project. Members of the association will serve on a new trail committee which will meet with the Barry County Parks and Recreation Director. Shannon sees the ability to do more educa­ tion on the area's natural, historic and cultur­ al resources as the trail is used. He also men­ tioned that some funds to develop the trail may be available through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Transportation including federal transportation funds. Commissioner Wayne Adams asked whether there was a possibility to have the trail open to horses. Gormley explained that this is one of the areas the trail committee would look into. In some places, the trail is very narrow and when horses share a trail with hikers and cyclists, it is important to have enough space so that the horses arc not spooked. Following the meeting, both Shannon and Gormley were congratulated for working so hard and long to make a linear park a reality in the county. Outgoing Bany County Sheriff listens as county commissioner Wayne Adams reads a reso­ lution honoring him for his service to the community on his retirement. Ken Neil on the left and Jeff MacKensie flank county commissioner Sandy James as she reads resolutions praising them for their service tc the community. She praised them both for their hard work and dedication to the people of Barry County. Year end good-byes mark last commission meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The December 28 meeting of the Barry County commissioners was bittersweet as the commission said good-bye to commission­ ers Ken Neil and Jeff MacKenzie in honor of their service to the county. A second set of good-byes was given to retiring Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer and undersheriff Donald Ford. The commission also approved re-allocating an estimated sur­ plus of $159,781 in the 2004 budget with 40 percent going to the building rehabilitation fund. 40 percent going to the data process­ ing fund and the final 20 percent going to the vehicle replacement fund. Administrator Michael Brown explained to commissioner Donald Nevins that this had been done in the past and that it was replacing money taken away from these three funds when the 2004 budget proposal was balanced. There was some discussion of how the surplus developed with more interest income and higher fee payments being received than anticipated. The surplus will not be allocated until the auditor report in May. In other business, the commission approved having the county contract with Title Check to work on delinquent tax properties. For the last five years, the county has participated in a state program which has worked but there were some problems with collections last year. Treasurer Sue VandeCar explained that fees will be a little less by contracting with Title Check directly. The fees of $139 for the first year and $99 for the second year are paid by the delinquent tax payer. The state was charging $175. Title Check does a 40 year title check and when these propert.es are sold the county may be able to “get all our money" according to VandeCar. VandeCar asked the commission to try this for one year and then evaluate the program for the future. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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